¡¶King of Song¡·


 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter One: The Little Thief

    When Lin Zhao woke up, he was surprised to find that he was pinned to the ground by two sturdy men, and then hemp ropes were added to his body and tied into a rice dumpling.     How is this going?  He just fell into the water, why Could it be that a bull-headed horse-face came to tie him up and take him to the underworld?  Drowned?  Lin Zhao was suddenly excited But the sky was bright now, and it was nothing like the legendary Palace of Hell!  Lin Zhao shouted and wanted to ask clearly, but as soon as he opened his mouth, a piece of rag was stuffed into his mouth. The smell was unbearable!  The two big men snorted coldly: "I really don't know how high the sky is. What's wrong with the young master's companion? How dare you peek at the young lady changing clothes" "It's just that I usually look polite and honest, but I didn't expect that he is a shameless little thief!"  "I'll get back to you later, madam. He's good-looking!" "Yin thief? Isn't it just to get the Chinese girl? But it's an honest and free love. Is it so unreasonable?"  He was so confused that he was caught by two big men and thrown into a dark room. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? You guys should be gentler!  Lin Zhao felt the pain on the back of his head and fainted.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I don¡¯t know how long it took, but Lin Zhao came again  wake up.  A ray of sunlight came through the small broken window on the side and shone on his face, making him unable to open his eyes.  Lin Zhao concluded a happy fact from this - this was not the underworld, and he was still alive.  But where is this place?  Kidnapping?  mischief?  Or is it an illusion?  All conjectures have been ruled out.  The hemp rope was tied too tightly and made him feel uncomfortable all over. Lin Zhao tried his best to turn over and change into a more comfortable position.  Not wanting to move even slightly, the back of my head felt raw again, and then many memories that did not belong to me flooded into my mind.  Lin Zhao, eighteen years old, both his parents died and was raised by his uncle Gu Qi He lived in Meng Mansion in Jiangning and was the companion of the eldest son Meng Ruogu He had a mute aunt and a loli cousin What happened?  Lin Zhao felt like his head was going to explode!  After feeling uncomfortable for a long time, when the memory fusion in his mind was basically completed, Lin Zhao thought of a reasonable explanation - time travel!  That¡¯s right, it¡¯s time travel!  In his previous life, he was a top student majoring in criminal investigation at a certain university. With his handsome appearance and tall figure, he won the heart of the girl from the Chinese Department of the neighboring school.  The two of them went on a "honeymoon" trip to a scenic spot in the southwest, preparing to stay together and stay together for a few days.  Unexpectedly, he slipped and fell into the water. When he struggled to get out, he encountered such inhumane treatment.  Presumably, he fell into the water and died. His soul traveled through time and space, borrowed his corpse and was reborn in the body of an ancient scholar with the same name.  According to the remaining memories in my mind, it is now the first year of Xining, Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, and a thousand years only lasts in an instant!  God, you are playing with me!  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but want to go crazy. He had not yet risen to prominence in politics, had not dominated the shopping malls, and was far away from being successful in love.  At least at least let me wear it after spending the night with Xihua!  It¡¯s okay to wear it, but this is really unlucky!  Tied into a rice dumpling, unable to move, extremely uncomfortable.  The most hateful thing is the rag in the mouth, which makes people almost faint.  Why do you treat yourself like this?  Lin Zhao searched through the remaining memories and slowly figured out some clues.  At noon, Lin Zhao, who was accompanying the study boy, went to deliver books to the young master's study, and accidentally discovered that the young lady Li was having a secret affair.  Lin Zhao originally didn't want to be troublesome. He didn't want to be nervous and his footsteps were too heavy and he would be discovered by the dog man and woman Before he could react, he heard someone shouting to catch the thief, and he was beaten "to death" immediately.  It was at that time that Lin Zhao traveled through time Now if you think about it with your toes, you will know that he was obviously framed.  The other party was afraid that he would leak the secret, so he beat him up and framed himself as a little thief who everyone wanted to beat Damn it! Now it's reasonable and I can't explain it clearly, not to mention that a piece of rag directly deprived me of my right to speak!  At that time, I seemed to vaguely hear that I wanted to go back to the old lady or something. It seemed to be a bit like the style of the Grand View Garden!  In fact, Mrs. Meng is almost the same as Shi Taijun.  The ancestors of the Meng family were businessmen, but not ordinary businessmen.  When Taizong Zhao Guangyi conquered the Southern Tang Dynasty, the Meng family provided great support in terms of grain, grass and shipping.  Later, Zhao Guangyi ascended the throne as Emperor Taizong and awarded many awards to the Meng family. It is said that the four words "loyalty and righteousness" in the main hall of the Meng family were bestowed by Taizong's imperial pen.  Because of this achievement of our ancestors and the fact that Mrs. Meng was young and widowed, the only son she raised was a high school Jinshi, and was canonized as the Imperial Madam by Emperor Renzong.?It is a pity that Mrs. Meng was a hard-working person. She was widowed at a young age. Her son also died of illness in middle age, leaving a pair of grandchildren to depend on each other.  Now that the grandson has grown up, the eldest son, Meng Ruogu, is as humble as his name suggests, and he is a humble gentleman.  He has been studying hard, intending to imitate his father, win a gold medal, and shine in his family.  Although Miss Meng Ruoying is a female, she manages the Meng family's huge property in an orderly manner.  Mrs. Meng was quite pleased. Her only worry was that the Meng family was small.  Therefore, I married my third-generation grandson early, hoping to have a great-grandson as soon as possible.  ¡°My grandson¡¯s daughter-in-law, Mrs. Li, is completely the old lady¡¯s pet peeve. Now that she is accused of violating the young lady, the old lady may have murderous intentions What should I do?¡±  Lin Zhao was really in trouble right now. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The time-travelers are all so awesome. They take the world as their own responsibility, govern the country and bring peace to the world, split the earth and seal the king.  After all, they are still three wives and four concubines, hooking up with a few beauties, hugging each other, and enjoying the blessings of everyone Why is it so miserable when it's my turn?  At this moment, Lin Zhao had no such ambitions at all. He was only thinking about how to get rid of the crime of being a thief and prove his innocence?  If you hadn¡¯t seen what happened today with your own eyes, who would have thought that the normally dignified and virtuous young lady would actually be a wanton slut?  Especially the identity of the adulterer Chen Xuan is even more annoying Chen Xuan is a son of an official. It is said that the Chen and Meng families intend to marry. Chen Xuan is pursuing Miss Meng. Unexpectedly, he hooked up with his uncle's wife first What a pity.  If I have no evidence, who will believe me if I say it?  There will definitely be a charge of slander and slander, and the gain outweighs the loss!  This is the reason why the other party worked so hard to frame her. The words of the thief are not trustworthy, and the thief has no say What should we do?  When Lin Zhao was thinking about countermeasures, there was a sound at Chaimen, and two sturdy men appeared in front of him again.  Without saying a word, he picked up the big rice dumpling and walked away, completely ignoring the feelings of the rice dumpling.  Soon, Lin Zhao was carried into a house. It was already evening, and although it was not dark yet, the house was already lit by red candles.  Seeing such lighting conditions, Lin Zhao was even more certain that he had returned to ancient times!  ¡°Old madam, the thief has been brought!¡± Bang!  The two of them threw it directly to the ground. The pain made Lin Zhao curse in his heart, but with the rag in his mouth, he just let out a muffled groan!  "Woo Wuwu Grandma, you have to make the decision for your grandson-in-law Don't stop me, let me die" Is this the legendary cry, make trouble and hang yourself?  Lin Zhao was lying on the ground, with a limited angle and could only see one side wall.  Hearing the cry, one could tell that it was the bitch Li who complained first "Okay, don't cry! Grandma will naturally make the decision for you!" The old lady has absolute authority in the Meng family, and she also loves her granddaughter-in-law very much.  .  "Old madam, the facts are before our eyes. Such evil slaves should be beaten to death with sticks immediately!" It was a man who spoke.  Damn it!  How dare the adulterer be so arrogant? Lin Zhao clearly remembered that it was Chen Xuan who beat him to death!  You are so shameless, you can beat me to death with a stick?  You want to murder me twice in one day?  It is tolerable, but what is unbearable!  Poor Mrs. Meng, this person is cheating your grandson and granddaughter! "Old Madam, Zhao'er is usually well-educated, honest, and honest. He would never do that despicable thing. Please be more careful, Mrs. Lin!" Lin Zhao suddenly thought in his heart.  Zhen, it was uncle Gu Qi who spoke.  "You know people but don't know faces!" Chen Xuan expressed his disdain coldly.  ¡°My cousin is well-educated and sensible, and would definitely not do such a thing!¡± a little girl argued loudly.  Lin Zhao understood clearly that it was his fourteen-year-old cousin Gu Yuelun.  "Educated and reasonable?" Chen Xuan sneered: "I may look honest on weekdays, but I'm actually a shameless and dirty bitch with evil intentions." "You're talking nonsense, you wronged my cousin!" Gu Yuelun was already a little anxious as he spoke.  "Unjustly accused? Madam's maid Xiao Tao and I saw it with our own eyes. The evidence is irrefutable. How can we deny it?" Chen Xuan said with righteousness.  As an eyewitness, the maid Xiao Tao said: "Brother Lin No, the little thief said he was here to deliver books to the young master, so the servant let him into the inner study, thinking that he would leave after putting it down. Because he was busy at the time  After boiling the medicine for the young lady, the slave carelessly left for a while Who would have thought that when the slave came back with the medicine, the thief would be lying in front of the window of the inner room of the young lady to peek, while the young lady was changing clothes the slave  As soon as he shouted, he tried to escape in a panic, and even bumped into the slaves Fortunately, Mr. Chen passed by outside the courtyard and heard the call for help, so he caught the thief"   As the maid spoke, Mrs. Li cried even more sadly, and her words were seeking death and survival. She looked like a chaste and martyr girl Chen Xuan added in time: "I came down today to give Shimei a few pots of good food.  Mudan When she returned, she heard someone calling for help in her sister-in-law's courtyard. Then she saw the little thief running out of the house in a panic, so she knocked him to the ground" The two people's words were vivid and detailed.  In this way, there is no reason why everyone does not believe it.  Even Gu Qi started to waver. Could it be that his nephew did something wrong in a moment of confusion?  Mrs. Meng was even more furious and said angrily: "The evil slave is so bold. If someone comes, you will be treated according to the family law!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 2: Self-Proof of Innocence

    Family law?  Lin Zhao was suddenly startled.  His mind was still stuck on the testimony of Chen Xuan and Xiao Tao, searching for clues based on his memory, trying to find clues to exonerate him.  When there was first progress, Mrs. Meng had already been convicted, and family law was still to be enforced. What kind of mess is this?  But I heard Mrs. Meng say angrily: "Drag me down and beat her with forty sticks!" What?  Lin Zhao was immediately angry. This was not a family law, it was clearly an abuse of lynching to kill people!  After Gu Qi heard this, he was greatly surprised. He rushed forward and begged: "Old lady, have mercy. Zhao'er's body is weak and he will definitely not be able to withstand the forty sticks This matter is due to the lax upbringing of the old slave. Let me take the punishment for you."  !" "Uncle, what are you doing?  Although Lin Zhao was moved, he was even more angry!  If someone has been wronged, why should we accept punishment?  Why don¡¯t you let me say a word?  Ah!  Lin Zhao's body kept shaking and hesitating and groaning, trying to express his dissatisfaction.  Gu Yuelun was still smart and shouted: "Old madam, why don't you let my cousin say something? Maybe he was wronged, maybe there is some misunderstanding" "Cousin, I love you to death!" Lin Zhao cursed in his heart,  Finally someone noticed my appeal!  Gu Qi also came back to his senses and begged: "Old madam, I beg you, let Zhao'er say something! If he really made a mistake, we are willing to accept the punishment!" "Grandma, listen to what you say, too.  So that he can be convinced" Lin Zhao heard clearly that the person speaking was a woman, it was Meng Ruoying, the eldest daughter of the Meng family, but he did not expect that she was also there.  "Old madam, do you want to tolerate him being rude to my wife again?" It was Chen Xuan again. Lin Zhao was furious and had already greeted his eighteen generations of ancestors several times in his heart.  It would be ungentleman not to avenge this kind of thing. After I escape, there will be a good-looking couple like you "What's wrong with letting him speak? If he dares to talk nonsense, it will disrupt his dog's legs" Miss Meng is still reasonable, but  Why should a dog look at a human being?  Mrs. Meng pondered for a moment and finally nodded.  It¡¯s not easy. I finally have a chance to defend myself!  The rag in the mouth was finally removed, the fishy smell went away, and a burst of fresh air poured into the mouth and nose. In one word - refreshing!  "Lin Zhao, what do you have to say?" It was Meng Ruoying who asked.  Lin Zhao greedily took a few deep breaths and said coldly: "Of course I have something to say, but first you have to untie me and let me stand up!" "You brave little thief, how dare you say such arrogant words" Chen Xuan drank first.  scold!  "Who are you? When will it be your turn to point fingers in the Meng family?" Lin Zhao really choked Chen Xuan with one sentence. Although many people subconsciously regarded him as the future uncle of the Meng family, they could  In fact, Meng Ruoying had not looked at him several times.  Lin Zhao continued: "What authority do you have to tie me up?" "Evil slave, you committed a crime in the Meng family!" Meng Ruoying was in charge of hundreds of workers in the Meng family, and was used to bossing around and being such a tough-talking servant to Lin Zhao.  Very cold.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Miss, please don't be angry. In this case, why not hand me over to Jiangning County Government and let the government try and convict me! Why should the Meng family set up a private court? Abuse lynching and want to kill people? Is it possible?  Do you want to despise the law? "You Meng Ruoying suddenly felt angry.  "Okay, let him loose!" Mrs. Meng said, and no one dared to disobey.  "As the saying goes, family scandals should not be publicized. If you send yourself to the government office today, tomorrow there will be rumors all over Jiangning."  Maybe there will be countless versions, the Meng family cannot afford to lose this person!  In fact, it is common for wealthy families to punish domestic slaves who have made mistakes. Lin Zhao also casually bluffed them to increase his momentum.  Mrs. Meng had some concerns and agreed without thinking about it carefully.  The rope was loosened, and the numb limbs were in great pain.  A honest man of medium height rushed over and asked with concern: "Zhao'er, are you okay?" Lin Zhao felt even worse when he saw tears in his uncle Gu Qi's eyes and blood stains on his forehead!  He gritted his teeth and said, "It's okay, uncle, don't worry!" As he spoke, he endured the pain and stood up, gently moving his almost numb limbs.  "Little thief, what do you have to say?" Chen Xuan asked coldly.  Lin Zhao turned around and said with a smile: "Why are you so anxious? What's the saying? The emperor is not anxious but the eunuch is anxious. Could it be that this matter has something to do with you?" Chen Xuan had something in his heart and did not dare to say any more words immediately.  "Okay, stop talking nonsense. Do you have any excuse?" Meng Ruoying felt a little strange. Her brother's honest and sincere companion did not seem to have this kind of character Lin Zhao's eyes fell on Meng Ruoying, with fair skin and bright red eyes.  lipsShe has black hair hanging down her shoulders, a small red mole on the corner of her eyebrow that is particularly obvious, and she exudes a sense of competence all over her body.  At this time, Lin Zhao was staring at him expressionlessly, but it was quite majestic. Lin Zhao secretly wondered how the beauty looked like when she smiled.  Meng Ruoying was surprised to find that Lin Zhao was staring at her, with a slightly unnatural look on her face, and a hint of displeasure in her eyes.  Lin Zhao hurriedly bowed slightly before Miss Meng became angry and said: "Old Madam, Miss, Lin Zhao was rude just now, please forgive me!" "Do you still know what rudeness is?" Meng Ruoying made a pun.  Lin Zhao smiled faintly: "It seems that the young lady is biased against me. In this case, it seems necessary to prove my innocence first" Chen Xuan and Li secretly exchanged glances. They couldn't help but feel a little nervous. They have always been clumsy.  How can a tongue-tied nerd become so eloquent?  Lin Zhao talked eloquently: "Please allow me to ask Xiao Tao a few questions?" "Ask, let's see how long you can be glib." Meng Ruoying nodded lightly, while Mrs. Meng remained silent.  Lin Zhao turned around and looked at witness Xiao Tao and asked: "I'm going to ask you a few questions, and you have to answer them truthfully. Where were you boiling the medicine at that time?" Xiao Tao replied: "I was boiling the medicine outside the west room window at that time!" Lin Zhao  He nodded and continued to ask: "Is there a screen in the young lady's room, and where is it?" "This" Xiao Tao began to feel that something was wrong, but Lin Zhao pressed the question tightly, so he could only answer truthfully: "There is a screen in the young lady's room. Where is it?"  By the west corner of the bedroom!" "Very good!" Lin Zhao asked, "Have you changed your clothes today?" "Deng Tuzi" Meng Ruoying murmured softly when Lin Zhao asked if the girl had changed her clothes.  Lin Zhaoquan pretended not to hear and waited quietly for the answer!  Xiao Tao was a little frightened by Lin Zhao's sharp eyes, and said: "What does this have to do with it? Why did you ask so rudely?" "Maybe it's a little abrupt, but please answer truthfully, it has a lot to do with this matter!"  Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  Xiao Tao glanced over and saw that neither the old lady nor the young lady spoke. She obviously acquiesced and said solemnly: "I haven't changed my clothes today" "Okay" Lin Zhao nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile: "Master  "Where is the inner study?" "East room!" Lin Zhao clapped his hands and said, "That's strange. I went to the master's study in the east room to deliver books. The young lady's bedroom is in the west room, and the screen is on the west wall of the west room.  In the main hall, you were cooking medicine outside the window of the west room. You insisted and repeated many times that I peeped at the young lady changing clothes which means that it was not a break-in. So, where is the only possible way for me to peek?  The only place is the window in the front of the west room, and you happened to be boiling medicine there at that time. Did you turn a blind eye to me? Or was my gaze peeking through the wall and screen Where is the young lady dressing?  Most of the bedrooms have a convenient place behind the screen. It is elegantly said to be for changing clothes, but in fact it is just for going to the toilet!  I don¡¯t have the bad taste of spying on women using the toilet "Well" Taozi suddenly panicked, and glanced at the young lady and Chen Xuan for help from time to time After hesitating for a long time, he said: "Maybe I remembered  Wrong" "Okay, second question, you said that when you went in with the medicine, I ran away in a panic and bumped into you, right?" Lin Zhao continued: "If that's the case, the medicine bowl is spilled.  It's natural You didn't change your clothes today, and I didn't have a chance to change my clothes, but why are there no traces of the medicine on our clothes? Of course, you might say that the medicine was spilled on the ground, Madam?  Has the room been cleaned? Is there any trace? It¡¯s such a coincidence? Maybe you remembered it wrong again" Two consecutive questions made Xiaotao speechless, but it largely reflected the problem Lin Zhao said with a smile  : "Okay, I've finished asking. I believe the old lady and the eldest lady will make a decision on the right and wrong!" He glanced at Chen Xuan and Mr. Li coldly as he spoke, with a winner's smile on his lips.  In order to cover up the fact of their own slander, they killed people and silenced them, so they turned to the evildoers to complain first. However, what they did in a hurry had too many loopholes and was not rigorous enough.  Or maybe because the incident happened suddenly and other people in the Meng family intervened quickly, there was no time to arrange a confession.  In order to make her testimony credible, Xiao Tao made up her own mind and consciously described many details. It seemed full and real, but in fact, she shot herself in the foot.  Ordinary people may not notice it, but for Lin Zhao, who is a criminal investigation professional, it is easy to find clues and prove his innocence.  "It's not easy to justify one's explanation. Now, it's them who are in trouble"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 3: The Weasel pays New Year greetings to the Rooster

    Lin Zhao only asked a few questions, and everyone listened clearly. Even the old and slow Mrs. Meng came to her senses.  It seems that there is a big problem with Xiao Tao's testimony, full of loopholes. Could it be that Lin Zhao was really wronged?  But why did Xiaotao accuse him unjustly?  Is there some misunderstanding, or is there something else hidden?  The response is quick, and those who are addicted to gossip have already started to make up their own minds Mrs. Meng sat upright and asked sternly: "Xiao Tao, what is going on?" Xiao Tao was already panicking at this time, and several answers gave away mistakes.  After that, you don¡¯t know how to lie?  From time to time, his eyes glance at the master - Young Madam Li!  Ms. Li knew that the matter had come to this, and the evildoer¡¯s wishful thinking of complaining first had failed, and she still shot herself in the foot.  She had no time to think too much about how Lin Zhao, who had always been dull and dull, became so smart today.  She only knew that once her theft was revealed, she would die without a burial place. What should she do?  what to do?  Mrs. Li glanced at Chen Xuan secretly. Chen Xuan was also very nervous. He was seducing a married woman. With the status and influence of the Meng family, could he be spared?  Lin Zhao knew about it, but why didn¡¯t he say it?  By the way, it was because he had no evidence. Chen Xuan felt much more relaxed when he thought of this.  The most important thing now is how Xiaotao explains it, and it must be justified!  Chen Xuanqiang calmed himself down, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, and he said: "In this case, I may have wronged Lin Zhao. At that time, I heard the shout and rushed to the gate of the courtyard. While catching the thief, Xiao Tao seemed to be sneaking around.  I didn't pay attention at the time, but now that I think about it, something seems wrong" Mrs. Li was also somewhat shrewd. Chen Xuan heard the hidden meaning as soon as he finished speaking, sobbed and said: "Xiao Tao, you are the maid from my mother's family who came as a dowry.  You are as close as a sister to me. If you do something wrongjust say it, it doesn't matter" "Nima, you can speak quickly!  It's obvious, and it's a naked hint that you have to give up your car to keep your handsomeness!  Lin Zhao sighed softly and looked at Xiao Tao with a look that was a little more pitiful and mocking!  "II" Xiao Tao was stunned and speechless. She was originally a witness to frame others, but now she has become the target of public criticism.  "Could it be that your hands and feet are dirty and you stole something?" Chen Xuan reminded him intentionally or unintentionally.  Ms. Li also stopped crying and said, "Xiao Tao, what was going on at that time? What you said Knowing your mistakes and being able to correct them is the best thing you can do!" While no one was paying attention, he winked frequently.  Xiao Tao gradually came to his senses and immediately said: "Madam, it's my fault" Chen Xuan and Li both breathed a sigh of relief and made up a story first to take the initiative. It was just a small mistake.  If Lin Zhao had spoken first, things would have been really troublesome Under the guidance of Chen Xuan and Li, Xiao Tao finally told the truth: "I stole the jade bracelet that the young master gave to the young lady, and Lin Zhao saw it.  I was afraid that he would report, so I framed him first" Lin Zhao clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Okay, the truth is out!" Whether for himself or for the Meng family brothers and sisters, Lin Zhao wanted to expose this shameless pair.  Dog man and woman, but Kun has no evidence.  If you speak rashly, you may be slapped again, so you must restrain yourself Chen Xuan and Li, the adulterous couple, are certainly hateful, but Lin Zhao has no evidence, so naturally he cannot talk nonsense.  Li abandoned his car to protect his commander, and sacrificing one of his confidants was considered retribution!  If I get real evidence for myself in the future, I will definitely make them look good!  "What?" Mrs. Meng said angrily: "You have unclean hands and feet, and you want evil people to complain and frame others first? What is hateful is that you ignore the honor of the master" "Old Madam, I know my mistake, I know my mistake, Old Madam  Forgive me" Xiao Tao is now familiar with the role, and her performance is quite good.  Mrs. Meng said: "You should be beaten to death with a stick" "Young madam, I know you are wrong. Young madam, help me!" The next scene was completely expected.  Mrs. Li came forward to plead for mercy: "Grandma, I think Xiao Tao also lost her mind for a moment. For the sake of serving her grandson-in-law for many years, please spare her this time!" Mrs. Meng pondered for a moment and said, "Since your master is begging for mercy,  , let me spare you for now. Drag me down first, shut myself up in the woodshed and think about it for a few days" "Thank you, madam, thank you, madam" Xiao Tao pretended to shed tears of gratitude, and did not glance at Mr. Li to remind her master to save her.  "This matter ends here, and no one should mention it again!" Mrs. Meng always firmly believed that family scandals should not be made public.  Meng Ruoying remained silent, always feeling that things had turned too quickly and something seemed wrong.  Especially him, his suspicious eyes fell on Lin Zhao involuntarily, leaving some doubts in his heart  Mrs. Meng was polite and said apologetically: "Brother Lin, I'm wronged! How is the injury? Please ask a doctor to diagnose and treat you!"  , it¡¯s not in the way¡± The matter is over now.  Mrs. Li bowed her head in silence, and Chen Xuan also left dejectedly, not daring to come to the door for many days Until then, Meng Ruogu, the eldest son of the Meng family, had just returned from studying in the state, and he had no idea about it ~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao returned with his uncle Gu Qi and cousin Gu Yuelun. There were three low-rise rooms on the edge of the Meng family compound.  The short bungalow can be considered a home for now!  After all, Lin Zhao and his uncle's family of three are all servants of the Meng family Why do servants have such a humble status?  Searching for relevant memories in his mind, Lin Zhao sighed softly, he could only say that it was time and destiny!  According to his uncle Gu Qi, his family¡¯s ancestral home was in Zhuozhou. In his early years, his hometown was hit by floods and his parents died. His uncle carried him and fled to Jiangning.  Thanks to Mrs. Meng¡¯s shelter, I was able to survive!  Later, Gu Qi became a cook of the Meng family because she had some cooking skills.  Gu Qi said that the Lin family was originally a scholarly family, and he hoped that his nephew could also read and write, so he asked for help for this matter.  Later, because Lin Zhao was similar in age to Master Sun of the Meng family, the old lady agreed and became a reading boy.  Later, Gu Qi married Liu, the mute embroiderer in the family, and gave birth to his cousin Gu Yuelun.  Because of their craftsmanship, the family is considered prestigious among the Meng family's servants.  Even so, he is still just a servant after all.  It is even more common to live under someone else's roof and be driven around, and to suffer inhumane treatment like today.  When you come to the Song Dynasty, hooking up with a few beauties is a worthwhile trip. How can you do it without a free body?  Who has ever heard of a servant having three wives and four concubines?  Yes, you have to find a way to leave the Meng family and start your own business!  Suddenly, Lin Zhao established his first goal after traveling through time.  "Cousin, are you okay?" Seeing Lin Zhao being silent along the way, Gu Yuelun asked with concern.  It was only then that Lin Zhao noticed his little cousin. She had a sweet appearance, delicate facial features, and was wearing a coarse hairpin skirt. The beauty of Xiaojiabiyu stood before her eyes.  But at just fourteen years old, she is already a beautiful woman.  Lin Zhao believed that in two years' time, her appearance might not be as good as Meng Ruoying's.  As soon as you enter the house, under the dim light, the mute Aunt Liu has been waiting at the door for a long time.  She couldn't speak, her eyes were already wet, she had obviously been worried for a long time, and she looked at Lin Zhao with affection.  The loneliness caused by time travel was diluted a lot by this strong family affection Uncle Gu Qi nodded and said: "It's okay" "Cousin, what happened today?" Gu Yuelun asked in a low voice.  Gu Qi also had some doubts in his eyes. He also felt that the matter was not that simple "It's okay, it's a complete misunderstanding" Lin Zhao didn't want them to worry about this, so he was careless.  Just at this moment, there was a knock on the door, and it was Young Madam Li¡¯s maid Xing¡¯er who came!  "My young lady asked my servants to bring some potion for bruises to Brother Lin. I'm really sorry for causing Brother Lin to suffer injustice today" Lin Zhao sneered in his heart, a bit like a weasel giving a rooster a New Year's greeting

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 4: The Residues of Flowers

    Lin Zhao was exhausted after a day of hard work. Not only did he not suffer from insomnia on the first night after traveling, he actually slept extremely deeply!  So much so that I didn't even care about the rooster's crow or the sunrise, and slept until the sun shone on me!  Why didn¡¯t the alarm clock go off?  Didn't you hear the instructor's roar?  Lin Zhao was confused and a little strange.  But when I opened my eyes and saw the roof with wooden rafters and blue tiles, I completely woke up This is the Song Dynasty, you have to get used to it slowly in the future!  Just when Lin Zhao sighed, there was a knock on the door, and then Loli's cousin Gu Yuelun pushed the door open "Cousin, it's time for breakfast!" Gu Yuelun came forward with a tray, fragrant noodles and a bowl of rice.  Porridge came into view, and Lin Zhao realized that his stomach was empty.  Really happy, there are loli to wait for dinner, I am afraid it is a rare benefit after crossing!  How many otakus would be envious of this kind of treatment in a previous life?  "Cousin, you got up so early to cook for me? You have worked so hard. I am so touched" Gu Yuelun said angrily: "It's still early? It's already three o'clock in the morning" After a slight pause, he said apologetically: "My cousin has always been  I got up just for hearing the chicken. I think I came here today because I was injured, so that¡¯s rightDad specifically asked me to stay and make breakfast for you" It seems that Lin Zhao was a hard-working child in the past, but he will be under great pressure in the future  ¡­ "Okay, cousin, let's get up and have breakfast!" "Well, okay!" Lin Zhao stopped in time just a second before lifting the quilt, and said with a smile: "Cousin, you go out first, and I'll put on my clothes.  " "Oh!" Gu Yuelun nodded slightly shyly.  When he reached the door, he turned around and said, "By the way, the young master just sent someone here to ask my cousin to go after dinner. I will go to the embroidery room first" After that, he went out.  Lin Zhao then lifted the quilt and sighed softly: "Do I need to change my habit of sleeping naked?" Damn, is this what ancient underwear was like?  Not comfortable enough!  There is a chance to improve, and my cousin happens to be an embroiderer Dizzy, why am I evil again? Lin Zhao shook his head violently, put on his clothes, picked up a piece of bread and ate it ~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In February in the south of the Yangtze River, the sun is shining brightly, the willow trees have sprouted new buds, and the morning breeze still carries a few  Partially chilly.  After breakfast, Lin Zhao went out and walked to Young Master Meng Ruogu's study. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? You will rarely be yelled at by others. Fortunately, this Mr. Meng lives up to his name, he is really open-minded and treats people fairly well.  But none of these can stop Lin Zhao from fighting for freedom and establishing his own business When he walked into the small courtyard again, Lin Zhao's heart moved. Those who traveled through time and were reborn here were also framed here.  At this time, the west room was quiet, not at all like the panting and moaning yesterday.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT way out. At this point, that bitch Li should go pay her respects to the old lady.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t think much and went directly to Meng Ruogu¡¯s inner study.  As soon as he entered the door, he saw a scholar-looking young man sleeping soundly on the table. It was Meng Ruogu, the eldest son of the Meng family.  Lin Zhao wanted to leave when he saw this, but Meng Ruogu happened to wake up. When he saw him, he smiled and said, "Dongyang, you're here. Have you been waiting for a long time?" Dongyang is Lin Zhao's cousin. Meng Ruogu saw that Lin Zhao was about to arrive.  After receiving the crown, he asked a master from Zhouzhou to choose the calligraphy for Lin Zhao. It can be regarded as arty!  Lin Zhao nodded and said, "No, I just arrived" Meng Ruogu stretched and stood up. The dark circles under his eyes were particularly obvious on his tired face.  Seeing this, Lin Zhao asked, "Young master, you haven't slept all night again?" "Yes, Mr. Zhang Zai's article is so incisive that people can't put it down" "Young master, please pay attention to your health!" Lin Zhao shook his head secretly, Meng  The young master is really pitiful.  Now that he thinks about it, the cuckolding thing has something to do with him.  I often stayed up all night studying at the state school for many days in a row, and stayed up all night when I got home.  Li stayed alone in the empty room for a long time. She couldn't stand the loneliness, so she started to hook up with men and steal men But Meng Ruogu didn't realize it. He reached for a book and handed it to Lin Zhao, smiling: "Good article, another day."  You should also read it carefully!" Lin Zhao flipped through it, and the notes between the lines were densely packed. There was no time to make notes every few pages. The latest page clearly read: The first night of February As for the relevant content, Lin Zhao could easily read it at a glance.  I have a big head. Could it be that I was like this in the past?  They really are two nerds!  "How?" Lin Zhao smiled faintly: "Browse in a hurry and read carefully another day!" "That's natural! But after more than a month" Meng Ruogu smiled lightly.  Lin Zhao asked in confusion: "What do you mean, Master?" ?Well, March 17th is my grandmother¡¯s 70th birthday. It stands to reason that a grandson should be filial and prepare for his grandmother¡¯s birthday.  But I have a few articles that have not yet been completed, and I want to finish them before April and hand them over to the prefect Do you know?  The officials have issued an edict to appoint Mr. Wang Anshi, the prefect of Jiangning, as an official and he will be promoted to Beijing soon.  With Mr. Wang¡¯s knowledge and qualifications, Xuan Ma¡¯s worship is just around the corner.  If the article can be appreciated by him, it will be of great benefit to take the exam in Bianjing next year!  "Wang Anshi? If you were talking about someone else, Lin Zhao might not know about it! However, Lin Zhao naturally knew about Wang Anshi's reform in the history books. But he didn't expect that he was now serving in Jiangning. Meng Ruogu wanted to ask for his appreciation, and he still had a good eye.  Not bad! But what does this have to do with me? Meng Ruogu continued: "In order to concentrate on my studies, I plan to stay in the state school for a while and study hard and write articles.  But on the day of my grandmother's birthday party, there were many guests and a lot of preparations needed to be made. If I wasn't there, my little sister would have to do everything, which would be too burdensome for her.  So, I plan to trouble you to stay in the house and help my little sister get ready, which can also be considered as helping me fulfill my filial piety for my grandmother" "Let me help Meng Ruo help the eldest lady?  "Lin Zhao didn't expect Meng Ruogu to send him such an errand. Meng Ruogu nodded and said: "That's right, I'll trouble you for a while!  "A scholar is modest and polite. " But Meng Ruoying is not that good-tempered. Just from yesterday's "Three Sessions", it can be seen that the eldest lady is used to bossing around and being superior. If you go to help her, you will naturally have to be sent by him. It is estimated that the days will be  It¡¯s not going to be easy. Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but frown, but he couldn¡¯t refuse. Forget it, he¡¯ll endure it for now. When the old lady¡¯s birthday is over, he can quickly find a way to leave this ghost place ¡°Okay, that¡¯s it  Meng Ruogu patted Lin Zhao on the shoulder and said: "I'm going to wash up and go to the state to study. I'm sorry to trouble you" Lin Zhao said: "Sir, it's important to study hard, but the body is the capital of revolution!"  "    "What?  Meng Ruogu was a little curious. "Nothing?"  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Master, you should pay more attention to your health!"  "    "Oh, I see!  " Lin Zhao said goodbye and went out, thinking about what it would be like to report to Meng Ruoying? Damn walking through the garden, accidentally, the sleeves of his broad robe hung on the flower branches. Lin Zhao was complaining, wasn't he?  In ancient times, do we still need to get used to walking? When he reached out to take off the skirt, the corner of his clothes was already torn. Lin Zhao sighed and had to go home to find his cousin to fix it It was during this stop that Lin Zhao happened to catch a glimpse of the flowers.  There was a pile of medicine dregs poured down Who would dump the medicine dregs in such a hidden place? If it weren't for accident, Lin Zhao looked around and found that this place was not very far from Li's west room.  A flash of inspiration occurred, and I recalled that when I discovered the affair between Li and Chen Xuan yesterday, medicine was being cooked on the small stove outside the west room window I think it was a cover in the name of cooking medicine, but unfortunately the eyeliner Xiao Tao happened to walk away at that time and could not  Lin Zhao was stopped in time to remind his master, thus breaking up the affair Decoction Lin Zhao looked down at the quality of the medicine residue, it was obviously dumped recently Could there be any connection between it, Lin Zhao knew?  Sooner or later, Li and Chen Xuan will cause trouble for themselves. Whether it is to protect themselves or to "repay" the Meng brothers and sisters, it will be beneficial to collect more evidence Lin Zhao, with his criminal investigation expertise and sensitivity to clues, immediately decided to  It was very inconvenient to collect the medicine residue without a plastic bag! Lin Zhao took a look and saw that his big sleeves seemed to come in handy now, and he seemed to have a handkerchief Lin Zhao took advantage of the fact that there was no one around.  Wrap the medicine residue! Damn! Why is there still a piece of porcelain? Lin Zhao picked up a cyan curved piece of porcelain from the medicine residue. If he hadn't found it in time, his hands would be dripping with blood

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 5 Slut¡¯s Revenge

    When there was no one around, Lin Zhao took the medicinal residue away and went back to his room to dry in a ventilated place. If he had time, he could find a doctor to see what the medicinal materials were. Maybe they would come in handy.  As for the piece of porcelain, it was also kept as a witness At noon, Lin Zhao walked to the accounting room in the front yard, where Miss Meng's office was usually located.  As soon as I entered the small courtyard, I saw that in the side rooms on both sides, dozens of accountants were either looking through the accounts, fiddling with calculations, or writing furiously It's no wonder that the Meng family is located in Jiangning, Hangzhou, Bianjing, and Luoyang.  It has branches in more than ten cities such as Guangdong and Damingfu, and its business scope involves grain, cloth, restaurants, shipping and other industries. It can be said that it is a big business.  Speaking of which, Lin Zhao still admires Meng Ruoying. It is really hard and not easy for a woman to take charge of such a huge industry!  "Hey, the counting house is an important place, no idlers are allowed to enter" After walking a few steps, a servant stopped him. When he saw his face clearly, he smiled and said, "Oh, isn't this Brother Lin?" What happened yesterday, although  The old lady has repeatedly ordered it to be kept secret, but the news still spreads like wildfire in the Meng Mansion. The only person who is kept in the dark is probably the cuckold Meng Ruogu himself.  First, it was the male protagonist of the scandal, and then he talked about proving his innocence. The eyes of everyone in the Meng Mansion couldn't help but be a little more curious and a little more admiring.  Lin Zhao could also feel something strange, but ignored it and said: "I have been ordered by the young master to report to the eldest lady. Where is the eldest lady now?" "Reporting? Oh" The servant was always behind the main room.  He said: "The eldest lady is checking the accounts over there" Lin Zhao just wanted to go, but was stopped by the servant, and said: "Brother Lin, I'm afraid it's not convenient for you to go now" "Why?" Without waiting for the servant to answer, he said  I saw two women coming out of the main hall door "Xiao Tao was also confused for a while. As long as she knows her mistakes and can correct them, I am willing to give her a chance to change her ways." "Sister-in-law is so big-hearted, adults don't remember the faults of villains" "Alas.  , she was also confused for a moment, it¡¯s good that she can correct her mistake after she realizes it. It¡¯s all thanks to you, little sister. If you hadn¡¯t persuaded her, grandma wouldn¡¯t have let go¡± ¡°Sister-in-law, you¡¯re so polite¡± Lin Zhao could see clearly that it was Li.  My wife and my aunt Meng Ruoying.  It was also clear that Mrs. Li should have begged Meng Ruoying, said good things in front of the old lady, and promised to release Xiao Tao in advance, and now she came to express her gratitude!  Of course, there may be other purposes!  "I've met the young lady, eldest lady!" Lin Zhao really couldn't stand the slut acting, so he stepped forward to interrupt.  "You" Mrs. Li suddenly saw Lin Zhao, she trembled with fright, and her eyes suddenly became a little panic When Meng Ruoying saw this, she said in a deep voice: "What are you doing here? Why are you so rude, you scared my sister-in-law" Lin  Zhao sneered in his heart, if there was no ghost in his heart, why would he be so panicked?  "It's okay, it's okay!" Mrs. Li on the other side had calmed down, waved her hands repeatedly, and stepped forward and said, "Brother Lin, I misunderstood you yesterday, I'm sorry!" "Young lady, you're welcome!" Pretending, Lin Zhao sneered in his heart, Mr. Li's  His acting skills are pretty good, but the deep fear and resentment in his eyes are clearly evident.  Lin Zhao guessed that at this moment, this despicable slut must be thinking of ways to deal with herself Could it be that I am still afraid of a woman?  The soldiers will come to cover up the water and earth, and they will accompany you until the end!  "Little sister, I'll take my leave first" Mrs. Li was afraid that she would make mistakes if she spoke too much, especially after seeing Lin Zhao's ability yesterday, she was even more frightened and left in a hurry.  Meng Ruoying still had that arrogant demeanor and asked, "Why are you here?" "Oh!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "My birthday party is approaching, and the young master has to study in the state because of his studies, so he can't be of much help.  I am afraid that the young lady will be too tired, so I am sent to assist the eldest lady and fulfill my filial piety for the young master!" Meng Ruoying was obviously used to his brother's behavior and did not expect much from him. Instead, he was paying attention to Lin Zhao.  More interested.  "You? What can you do?" People are divided into groups, and birds of a feather flock together.  In Meng Ruoying's impression, Lin Zhao and her brother both tended to be bookworms, and they seemed to be hopeless.  Being despised again, Lin Zhao said unfairly: "I will do whatever you need me to do!" Meng Ruoying's eyes suddenly widened. She was used to bossing around, so she was not interested in such angry behavior You are angry with me, right?  ?  Well, let¡¯s try it Meng Ruoying casually pointed to a stack of papers on the table indoors and said: "Since my brother asked you to come to help, you are filial, so naturally you can¡¯t refuse. But you are thin and can¡¯t carry your hands on your shoulders.  If you can't mention it, it won't be difficult for you to do physical work. You should settle the accounts, right???This is the cost of various purchases for grandma's birthday banquet. Could you please calculate how many items are needed in total?  "Settling the accounts? Lin Zhao smiled slightly and nodded in agreement. Meng Ruoying was slightly surprised. She thought that Lin Zhao would refuse or be embarrassed, but she didn't expect that he agreed so easily. She said in a deep voice: "There is a calculation there. Let's start now, before sunset.  Can it be completed?  "Although the Song Dynasty already had abacus, the abacus formula and calculation method were not perfect enough, and the calculation speed was not very fast. In fact, Meng Ruoying did mean to make things difficult for Lin Zhao to retreat. "I'm afraid it won't take that long  "Lin Zhao glanced at it and immediately started to calculate. "That's a big deal! Meng Ruoying rolled her eyes at him and entered the inner room" Lin Zhao had already started adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Everything went smoothly, except that the brush was a little awkward to use.   Meng Ruoying was sitting in the back room, flipping through the ledgers, feeling amused that you were responsible for making you arrogant! But less than an hour later, there was a knock on the door, and she looked up to find Lin Zhao standing at the door. "What's wrong?"  Can't figure it out?  Meng Ruoying smiled slightly, quite proudly. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's all done, a total of 16,316 strings!"  "I seem to have seen the prices of goods in the Song Dynasty in magazines in my previous life. The usual price was about 300 yuan! In other words, Mrs. Meng's birthday banquet cost about 5 million. She was really a rich person! Meng Ruoying was not fooled at first.  It's true, but after hearing the numbers reported by Lin Zhao, she couldn't help but be startled. Her approximate estimate was almost like this! "How did you calculate it?  "Meng Ruoying couldn't help but be very curious. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "The mountain man has his own clever plan" Meng Ruoying rolled her eyes at him and said angrily: "Okay, you go back first, I will call you if anything happens!  "At this time, she still didn't quite believe Lin Zhao Lin Zhao was so happy that he left immediately. Meng Ruoying saw him walking away and walked to the table. She saw many symbols drawn on the white paper. It seemed that this was Lin Zhao.  The basis for drawing the conclusion! Meng Ruoying suddenly became interested and wanted to verify it! Then she called a few accountants and ordered: "Don't do anything today, quickly summarize the totals of these accounts!"  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao hummed a little tune all the way, not wanting to meet enemies on a narrow road  , I happened to meet Li Shi and Xiao Tao who had just been released. ¡°I¡¯ve seen the young lady¡± ¡°It¡¯s Brother Lin!  "Li Shi smiled coquettishly, but also smiled sinisterly. Behind her, Xiao Tao looked at Lin Zhao angrily, her cross-eyed eyes getting closer "Oh, isn't Miss Xiao Tao retreating behind closed doors to reflect on her past?  Lin Zhao asked knowingly. Xiao Tao said proudly: "Old Madam, please be merciful and let me out!"  "    "Yeah?  Congratulations, but Miss Tao must be careful in the future and never tell lies with her eyes open again" Li said coldly: "Of course I will strengthen discipline, but Brother Lin, don't look at things you shouldn't.  Look, you shouldn't say it, don't say it, not every time you are so lucky" "I will follow the instructions of the young lady and take my leave!  "Yeah, threaten me. I've never been afraid of threats. Lin Zhao didn't pay much attention, turned around and walked away" Xiao Tao said worriedly: "Miss, his mouth is always a disaster!"  " "I know, but he has no evidence, so what can he do if he knows?  By the way, have you disposed of all the medicine residue from yesterday?  "    "Um!  "Xiao Tao nodded. No one should be paying attention under the flowers. Over time, it turns into soil, which is a good fertilizer. Then she said worriedly: "Miss, you didn't take your medicine yesterday, could it be?  Li Shi shook his head and said, "It can't be such a coincidence, right?"  well!  It's all my fault that that nerd Meng Ruogu refused to sleep with me for half a year, otherwise why would he be so cautious and fearful!  " Xiao Tao added: "And this Lin Zhao, he is so abominable. Seeing him so proud, I really can't swallow this breath!  " "Well, it's time to find a way to make him feel uncomfortable!  ¡± Mr. Li deeply agrees with this.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 6: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division

    Lin Zhao expected that Li would deliberately make things difficult or cause trouble behind his back, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly!  When uncle Gu Qi came back in the evening, his face was full of worry, obviously he had encountered something difficult.  Under Lin Zhao's constant questioning, Gu Qicai revealed the truth!  It turns out that Mrs. Meng is delicious and loves food. For her seventieth birthday, delicious food is naturally indispensable.  Li asked Gu Qi to make a signature dish to celebrate the old lady¡¯s birthday.  Obviously, this dish is destined not to be simple!  At the same time, we also received news that in order to please Mrs. Meng, Chen Xuan hired a chef from Bianjing at a high price. If it pales in comparison, he will be said to have lost the Meng family's face, and he may not be able to use the topic to his advantage!  Isn¡¯t it just cooking?  Lin Zhao didn't pay attention at first, but after getting to know it more deeply, he realized that things were not as simple as imagined Frying, steaming, and stir-frying are all basic cooking methods, but they were not available from the beginning. Stir-frying only emerged in the Northern Song Dynasty.  And at the beginning, stir-frying was considered a secret skill, and it was always regarded as a treasure by the chefs of Bianjing Restaurant and kept secret.  "Obviously, Gu Qi is not one of them. Now it is a bit difficult to compare with a Bianjing chef.  Gu Qi seemed to be at a loss and worried about this Even Gu Yuelun was a little worried and said: "What should we do? I have never seen my father so worried!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile "Why are you laughing, cousin? This is the moment.  , you can laugh? Is there something you can do?" Gu Yuelun's innocent and clear eyes stared at Lin Zhao with a hint of dissatisfaction and doubt.  Lin Zhao may not be able to do anything else, but cookinghehe, Lin Zhao really has a way!  In his previous life, his parents ran a Sichuan restaurant. During winter and summer vacations, Lin Zhao would help in the store.  From the initial exposure to the hands-on practice, I learned a few tricks in cooking With an extra thousand years of accumulation, Lin Zhao even thought that if he randomly brought in a few housewives from later generations, he might be able to kill the Song Dynasty in an instant  The so-called chef!  Didn¡¯t Chen Xuan hire a chef from Bianjing?  Lin Zhao is confident that he can play with it!  The scar has healed and the pain has been forgotten. I have made you lose your memory and let you shoot yourself in the foot!  When Lin Zhao expressed his thoughts, Gu Yuelun looked surprised and was speechless for a long time. She did not believe that her cousin, who was always a gentleman and stayed away from the kitchen, could cook "You don't believe it? It seems I have to  You have to prove yourself" My ability is always questioned, which is very nerve-wracking!  "Okay!" In order to satisfy his curiosity and solve the problem of his father's encounter, Gu Yuelun decided to give it a try!  The next day, while Gu Qi and Liu were out, Gu Yuelun strongly asked his cousin to show off his skills.  Because the Gu family has been in the Meng Mansion for many years, they have a simple small kitchen in the small courtyard. The New Year has just passed, and there are still some new year's goods and holiday gifts. Lin Zhao can just use it and show it a little As soon as he entered the kitchen, Lin Zhao picked it up directly  Start the operation with a winter bamboo shoot.  Gu Yuelun saw that his cousin wielded a knife like flying, and his proficiency in cutting vegetables was no worse than that of a cook.  Cut the winter bamboo shoots into cubes, pile the tofu squarely on the plate, quickly cut the raw meat into shreds and put it in a bowl, then crack an egg and stir it with the egg white.  Gu Yuelun was stunned and couldn't believe his eyes.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Okay, don't stand there stupidly, go make a fire!" Gu Yuelun nodded dullly and lit firewood in the stove. As the firewood ignited, the temperature of the iron pot continued to rise.  Lin Zhaodao: "Remember, you need to use high fire for cooking!" Then he poured vegetable oil into the iron pot. When there was a slight smoke coming out, put the shredded pork into the pot and stir-fry.  Then add pickled cucumber, radish, garlic, amomum villosum, peppercorns, orange shreds, and sesame oil and stir-fry, then add a little vinegar and mix well, and heat up the pot.  Gu Yuelun was stunned for a moment during the whole process. She was really curious, how could her cousin who had never been in the kitchen know how to cook?  While she was stunned, Lin Zhao had already poured oil into the pot, and a moment later a delicate plate of braised winter bamboo shoots in oil came out of the pot.  ¡°The next step is tofu. Lin Zhao wants to make Mapo tofu, but unfortunately the important seasoning chili is still far away in America.  But it is not impossible, such as Sichuan peppercorns, mustard, and especially the dogwood produced in Wuchu area.  Evodia, also known as Yuejiao, has a pungent and aromatic taste and is an excellent spicy seasoning.  Soon, the three dishes of stir-fried shredded pork, braised winter bamboo shoots, and mapo tofu came out of the pot. Gu Yuelun stared at them in shock for a long time.  "Try it!" Lin Zhao smiled and handed over a pair of chopsticks.  Gu Yuelun reached out to take it, hesitantly picked up a piece of winter bamboo shoots, chewed it gently, and got a completely different taste.  Then he picked up the shredded meat and tasted it, it was refreshing and delicious.  As for Mapo Tofu, it has a different kind of taste among the spiciness and is delicious to eat.  "Good"?  "    "Um!  Gu Yuelun replied while enjoying the delicious food, completely ignoring her ladylike image. But after a moment, she put down her chopsticks and asked calmly: "Cousin, how come you know how to cook?"  " Uh Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I have been influenced by it since childhood, and with a little inspiration in my mind, I can do it.  Don't worry about this, now do you believe I have a solution?  " Gu Yuelun nodded and said: "My cousin's cooking skills are much better than my father's. It seems a bit strange to celebrate birthdays with dishes like this" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Of course this won't work. I already have an idea. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!  "    "That's good!  I'll just help my cousin!  Or let dad do it" Seeing the light, Gu Yuelun felt much more relaxed. Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "No, you and your uncle will finish this dish" "Me and dad?"  Gu Yuelun hesitated slightly and said leisurely: "A gentleman is far away from the kitchen, so naturally my cousin can't cook easily!"  " Uh Although it was a misunderstanding, it just saved me a lot of words. Lin Zhao continued: "Not only that, I also want you, my cousin, to become the most beautiful cook in Jiangning City!  " "The most beautiful cook?  " "That's right!  "Lin Zhaozhong nodded. He wanted to leave the Meng family. But what will he do for a living after leaving? Today's events reminded Lin Zhao that opening a restaurant seems to be a good choice, and cooking skills are undoubtedly the most valuable advantage. One month later  , the Meng family banquet is a good opportunity to advertise "Cousin, what preparations do we need to make?  " Lin Zhao thought for a moment and said: "Everything else doesn't matter, the top priority is to find an old wine jar!  " "But it's difficult. Dad never drinks alcohol let alone the old cellars. Even an empty jar is difficult to find" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the accounting room, Meng Ruoying stood in front of the table and asked: "Have you calculated it yet?  How many strings?  " Several accountants sorted out the calculations on the table, stood up and said: "Miss, the total should be sixteen thousand three hundred and sixteen!  "    "ah?  "Meng Ruoying couldn't help but be startled, her eyes were full of disbelief, and she murmured: "He actually got it right" Several accounting gentlemen looked at each other, not knowing why. If they knew that they had worked hard to calculate the accounts for a day, Lin Zhao would only use  After coming to the same conclusion in less than an hour, would they be so ashamed and angry that they would immediately want to commit suicide? The truth was too cruel. Meng Ruoying was compassionate and did not tell them. While Meng Ruoying sent them away, she held Lin in her hand.  Looking at the messy symbols in Zhao Shu's manuscript, he couldn't help but start to wonder. No, I had to ask him to find out, but Oh, I made a mistake! When Lin Zhao was worrying about the wine jar, he was  Miss Meng invited to the accounting room again Seeing the manuscript on Meng Ruoying's desk, Lin Zhao understood that they were inseparable, and asked with a smile: "Have you found someone to do the accounting?  What a result!  " "You are awesome!  " Lin Zhao chuckled. It was already a great sense of accomplishment to be able to make Miss Meng, who had a high self-esteem, surrender! "Youcan you tell me, what are these things you used to draw talismans?  "Meng Ruoying finally decided not to be ashamed to ask. These simple calculation methods were so attractive to her! "This is not a magic talisman, but a treasure Do you want to learn it?  Then become a disciple first!  "Miss Meng actually asked for help from herself, which was unprecedented! Lin Zhao was immediately elated! Meng Ruoying raised her eyebrows and said angrily: "Lin Zhao, you are going too far!  " "Well, since the eldest lady wants to learn, I will teach you" Lin Zhao paused slightly and said: "But I have a condition Don't worry, just become a disciple. You can help me find an old cellar."  wine jar!  " "What do you want the wine jar for?"  "Meng Ruoying was very curious. She felt that it seemed more reasonable for Lin Zhao to ask for a jar of good wine. Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "It's a secret for the time being. I will tell you when the time comes. Remember to ask for a jar that is many years old, preferably one that is aged for a hundred years!  "Timely rain, Lin Zhao believes that with Meng Ruoying's strength, a wine jar should be no problem, and the problem will be solved! "There are so many requirements" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Okay, now as a teacher I will teach you  This calculation method, these are called Arabic numerals, 1, 2, 3 7, 8, 9, 10. Do you know them all?  Okay, now let¡¯s learn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 7: Girls¡¯ Feelings

    Time passed very quickly. For more than a month, apart from giving guidance to Gu Yuelun on how to cook, Lin Zhao was also yelled at by Meng Ruoying.  As time goes by, Lin Zhao is involved in more and more things, and there are more and more incredible highlights in him.  Gu Qi puzzled for a long time. When did his nephew learn to cook?  And the craftsmanship is very good, the so-called chefs in Bianjing are naturally not to mention, even the royal chefs in the palace seem to be inferior Miss Meng sent a century-old wine jar as promised, as a theme for the old lady's birthday.  Delicious food is also prepared.  After listening to Lin Zhao's narration and several trial cooking attempts, Gu Qi firmly believed that this dish would lead the culinary world.  But at the same time, he seemed to have some inexplicable worries. In the end, he directly claimed that he was ill and blamed the matter on his daughter This time it was Lin Zhao's turn to be confused. He really couldn't figure out what his uncle's mentality was. Fortunately, Gu Yuelun had already taken action. The most beautiful cook  The title should be indispensable Meng Ruoying was also amazed. First, she learned the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Arabic numerals that Lin Zhao gave her. The calculation speed quickly accelerated and bookkeeping became much easier.  Meng Ruoying, who had been tortured by numbers and calculations for many years, was extremely excited and called Lin Zhao a genius for the first time Lin Zhao just smiled faintly when he saw this. It is rare for the eldest lady to be so happy and not tell you that she is a seven-year-old child for future generations.  The cruel facts that can be mastered Meng Ruoying discovered that Lin Zhao had more and more shining points and magic.  She was also in a state of deep confusion. How could Lin Zhao have so many things?  Aren't you the nerd next to your brother before?  Is it possible that it is hidden?  Meng Ruoying originally wanted to talk to her brother, but Meng Ruogu stayed in the state to study hard and did not go home for more than a month, so the matter had to be dropped!  As the spring breeze gets warmer and warmer, time flies by and it¡¯s March 17th, the day of Mrs. Meng¡¯s 70th birthday!  The Meng family has been preparing for this for more than two months. Even so, in the days before the birthday banquet, the lights and decorations everywhere, the birthday banquet and many other issues still kept the whole family busy for a while Lin Zhaoyi  He had escaped early in the morning. Meng Ruoying had been making the best use of everyone recently, and Lin Zhao was afraid that he would be assigned some trouble again.  Of course, he was not just lazy. Because the carefully prepared delicious food was going to be served today, nothing could go wrong, so he kept watching beside Gu Yuelun Knowing that everything was done, Gu Qi took the "sick body" in person  Taking care of it, Lin Zhaocai took a break from busy work and went to wander around in the garden.  Unexpectedly, he met the person he least wanted to meet - Meng Ruoying. Fortunately, he found out in time, and Lin Zhao hid behind the bushes in time.  Meng Ruoying should have taken a break from her busy schedule. She was indeed very tired from working these days.  At this time, almost all the servants in the Meng Mansion were making arrangements and greeting guests in the front yard, and the garden seemed particularly quiet.  Seeing no one around, Meng Ruoying jumped up for joy, completely losing her usual image of a lady.  The swing was standing, and Meng Ruoying immediately sat on it and swayed gently. She seemed to seldom play, so she enjoyed it quite a lot. Her smile was as bright as a flower She immediately stood up, holding the flower in her hand with her beautiful jade fingers. She sniffed it lightly but let it go. The girl didn't  I like the floral scent, it¡¯s quite special!  As soon as there was a slight noise, Meng Ruoying looked around nervously. When she saw that there was no one around, she felt relieved Lin Zhao smiled slightly and saw Meng Ruoying walking under the tree. There were branches full of green plums that were not yet ripe. Meng Ruoying closed her eyes and sniffed gently.  Smiling, she seemed to be enjoying herself very much Lin Zhao stood behind the bushes and saw clearly that it was rare to see Miss Meng's little daughter's mood. Compared with her usual arrogance and strength, she was so gentle and lovely at this time!  In fact, it is not surprising that Meng Ruogu, who was supposed to be the head of the Meng family with such a huge family fortune, devoted himself to studying for the imperial examinations and became a hands-off shopkeeper.  In addition, the Meng family is not prosperous, and Meng Ruoying is only a teenager, so she has to shoulder such a heavy burden.  If you are not strong, how can you control the many stewards under you?  It is not easy to cover up the original girlish temperament and pretend to be a strong woman!  Lin Zhao began to sympathize with Meng Ruoying.  Poor girl, she can only show her girlish feelings when no one is around!  "Ruoying, I've been looking for you for a long time, and you're here!" A perfect picture of a beauty visiting the garden was ruined. Chen Xuan suddenly appeared in the garden "What are you doing here?" The good mood was ruined.  , Meng Ruoying was slightly unhappy.  "Oh, let's bring some gifts to Bianjing for Sister Shi!" Chen Xuan looked attentive and held a box in his hand.  "Thank you for your kindness. I understand. No need to bother" Lin Zhao could see clearly that Meng Ruoying didn't seem to have any feelings for Chen Xuan.  Chen Xuan, on the other hand, seemed to be attentive, but Lin Zhao was deeply suspicious of his motives.  Can hook up with a married manBeing an adulterer shows that her character is not very good, not to mention that the woman is the future wife of my brother-in-law!  Chen Xuan must have some agenda in targeting the Meng family's aunt.  In Lin Zhao¡¯s view, seeking wealth is the most likely possibility.  The Meng family is one of the largest businessmen in Jiangning and even the whole of Jiangnan, with a wealth of more than ten thousand yuan!  "No trouble, let's see if you like it?" Chen Xuan opened the box, and a crystal clear jade bracelet appeared in front of him.  Meng Ruoying just glanced at it and had a mediocre reaction "Shimei, this is the best jadeite. It is said to be a good thing that came from the Wuyue Prince's Palace Take a look" After saying that, regardless of Meng Ruoying's reaction, she stuffed it directly into her hand.  ¡­ If people don¡¯t like it, why bother with it?  Lin Zhao dodged out of the bush and shouted loudly: "Miss" The jade bracelet was stuffed in her hand. Meng Ruoying was a little at a loss. When Lin Zhao shouted, her hand was unstable, and the jade bracelet fell to the ground and fell to pieces.  Lin Zhao didn't realize it and said: "The eldest lady is really easy to find. The young master has returned home and is greeting guests in the front yard. He asked you to come over Huh? What's wrong with the eldest lady's bracelet? It's okay. She's safe in pieces. Sui  Have a safe year" "Oh! Okay, I'll go right away" Someone came to the rescue, and Meng Ruoying happened to escape, turned around and hurried away.  Chen Xuan was left standing there, furious, glaring at Lin Zhao fiercely, this guy ruined a good thing again!  "Mr. Chen, the jade bracelet is just like that and not worth much, so don't be sad!" Lin Zhao didn't forget to add this before leaving, purely to disgust Chen Xuan.  How much is it worth?  Chen Xuan sneered, eight hundred dollars were wasted just like that Wait, I want you to look good!  Chen Xuan stared at Lin Zhao's back hatefully. If eyes could kill, Lin Zhao would have died thousands of times ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Mr. Chen, you are really here!" People were coming and going in the garden, Lin Zhao walked in front, and Xiao Tao appeared on the back.  "What's the matter?" Chen Xuan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he saw that it was Li's personal maid.  Ever since his last affair was almost exposed, Chen Xuan was a little afraid of that wolf-like, demanding woman, so he avoided her for a while.  Recently, I rarely come to the door. I had to come today as a last resort. Unexpectedly, the annoying dog-skin plaster came again Xiao Tao walked closer and lowered her voice and said: "The young lady asked me to tell the young master to take some time out during the banquet.  The young lady has something urgent to discuss with the young master!" "It's urgent?" Chen Xuan glanced at Xiao Tao suspiciously. Could it be that the woman couldn't bear to be lonely again?  Are you still going to commit a crime in such a situation today?  It's crazy!  Xiao Tao said: "This matter is of great importance. The young madam will tell you in person, please remember this!" Chen Xuan suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart, what the hell!  This was all because of that evil slave. Chen Xuan felt that he must first find a way to humiliate Lin Zhao to relieve the hatred in his heart!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 8: Buddha Jumps over the Wall

    In view of the influence of the Meng family in Jiangning and Mrs. Meng's third-grade imperial status, there was an endless stream of dignitaries, businessmen and celebrities who came to congratulate her on her birthday.  Even Shao Wenquan, the magistrate of Jiangning County, and Zhu Xueli, a professor of Jiangning Fu Xue, came to congratulate him on his birthday in person, which made the Meng family even more proud.  The businessmen present here couldn¡¯t help but sigh: We are all businessmen, why is there such a big gap?  The prosperity of the Meng family is certainly due to the grace of the ancestors, but more importantly, it is the Meng family¡¯s reputation!  Isn't Mrs. Meng's imperial edict just because she has a son who is a Jinshi?  If the eldest son of the Meng family is listed on the gold list again next year, he will definitely be even more prominent!  Businessmen all realize the importance of fame, and they all plan to hire famous teachers to educate their children after returning home, hoping to shine in high school!  Looking at Meng Ruogu welcoming guests at the door, everyone was filled with envy!  Meng Ruogu has been away from home for more than a month, but he rushed home early today. As the only male in the Meng family, it is his inevitable responsibility to stand at the door to welcome guests!  There is an endless stream of congratulators, and birthday wishes cannot come empty-handed. All kinds of rare gifts have almost piled up into a small mountain.  Lin Zhao came to the front yard and saw this scene and the yard full of guests. He couldn't help but exclaimed: The Meng family is really extraordinary!  In the back hall, the young lady Li and the young lady Meng Ruoying came out to greet the female guests, and the whole place was full of people for a while, so lively!  When noon was approaching, Meng Ruogu came to Meng Ruoying and asked, "Little sister, the guests have almost arrived!" Meng Ruoying nodded and said, "Let's have the banquet then!" "Okay, have all the food and drinks been arranged for the banquet?" Meng Ruogu asked  road.  Meng Ruoying smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, my sister-in-law has taken care of these things herself, everything is in order!" The Meng family has a division of labor. Meng Ruoying takes care of business and major affairs, while the young lady Li takes care of the inner house.  "Thank you for your hard work!" Meng Ruogu felt a little distressed and looked at his little sister apologetically!  Meng Ruoying shook her head and said, "It's not hard. Brother, just study with peace of mind and take the Jinshi exam. But you should pay more attention to your health!" Meng Ruogu nodded and asked, "By the way, I asked DongyangLin Zhao to help you. What did he do?  "What about him?" Meng Ruoying didn't know how to describe it for a moment "He has been studying with me and nothing has happened. Please bear with me if he doesn't do well!" "No, he is doing well, very good."  " "Really?" Meng Ruogu couldn't help but be surprised!  Meng Ruoying nodded and said: "By the way, brother, there is something I want to ask you" "What is it?" When the words came to her lips, Meng Ruoying shook her head and said: "Forget it, I can't explain a sentence or two clearly, so I'd better change it.  Let¡¯s talk about it later!¡± ¡°That¡¯s fine, you go and invite grandma, and I¡¯ll greet the guests and let¡¯s start the feast!¡±  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the main hall of the Meng Mansion, the plaque of "Heirloom of Loyalty and Righteousness" written by Emperor Taizong hangs high, indicating the achievements and glory of the Meng family.  The old birthday star, with fair hair and childish face, dressed in auspicious clothes, walked out with a smile on his face, supported by his granddaughter-in-law and granddaughter.  The guests present stood up hurriedly to show their respect to the birthday girl, Mrs. Meng!  Mrs. Meng sat down on the main seat, ready to accept congratulations from everyone!  As a direct grandson, Meng Ruogu took the lead in leading his wife Li and his younger sister Ruoying to kneel down and kowtow: "My grandson (daughter-in-law) wishes my grandmother a happy birthday and wishes her longevity, health and longevity!" "Okay!"  "Good boy, it's cold on the ground, get up quickly!" Meng Ruogu looked at his three grandchildren and sighed with a smile: "I can't say that I can live a long life, but my old bones are still strong, so I'm still waiting.  I¡¯m holding my grandson in my arms!¡± As soon as these words came out, Mr. Li¡¯s face suddenly became a little unnatural, but fortunately no one noticed!  Mrs. Meng pointed at her granddaughter again and said with a smile: "Girl, grandma is still waiting for you to leave the court and marry a good husband!" "Grandma!" Meng Ruoying was a little embarrassed!  Lin Zhao was far away, but he could clearly see that Chen Xuan had already taken his seat in that room, feeling very proud!  So shameless!  Mrs. Meng smiled again and said: "Also, when Ruoying is free, she will teach your sister-in-law how to do business and look at the accounts!" Meng Ruoying will get married sooner or later, and the power to manage the business will naturally be handed over to the old lady.  This arrangement is also reasonable.  Meng Ruoying nodded lightly. For her, this was a heavy burden that she had long wanted to take off.  After the Meng family brothers and sisters, Jiangning Fuxue Professor Zhu Xueli, County Magistrate Shao Wenquan and other local officials were the first to wish birthdays as distinguished guests!  Mrs. Meng has a royal decree and respects her elders, so words of congratulations are naturally indispensable.  Afterwards, the important guests came forward to congratulate him on his birthday one after another, and the hall of Meng Mansion was filled with joy.  There are also many guests who live at the lowest level and have no chance to enter the hall. They can only stay in the courtyard.Best wishes!  After most of the guests retreated, Chen Xuancai arrived belatedly. In fact, he intended to make his final appearance!  "Chen Xuan wishes the old lady good fortune like the East China Sea and longevity as long as the Southern Mountains!" There is not much new meaning in the words of congratulation!  "Okay!" Mrs. Meng is also very optimistic about Chen Xuan. If her granddaughter likes it, she intends to make him the grandson-in-law of the Meng family.  Chen Xuan immediately asked someone to present a jade Guanyin statue and said with a smile: "The younger generation knew that the old lady worshiped Buddha, so he invited this Guanyin statue and had it chanted by eminent monks at Kaibao Temple in Bianjing for seventy-seven forty-nine days. It was escorted just yesterday.  Come to Jiangning! " Kaibao Temple was built in the first year of Emperor Renzong's reign in the Song Dynasty. It was only 20 years old, but after the surrender of Wuyue King Qian, he enshrined the Buddha's bones and relics here.  Therefore, in the eyes of those who worship the Buddha, it is like a holy place.  Chen Xuan's gift was obviously to his liking!  Mrs. Meng nodded repeatedly, very satisfied, and nodded and said: "Okay, thank you, Mr. Chen!" Chen Xuan shook his head and said: "As long as the old lady is happy, it's fine. I heard that the old lady also likes food, so I invited her from Bianjing by the way.  A chef, serving delicious food to the old lady!" "Okay, good!" The flattery was quite good, and Mrs. Meng was very satisfied!  Afterwards, several maids dragged the cups and dishes out and filed out. Meng Ruoying also promptly gave instructions to serve the guests, and the birthday banquet officially began!  Under Chen Xuan¡¯s guidance, a table of exquisite dishes appeared in front of you!  "Three sheep will bring prosperity, Haiyue will be with Geng, long life and good fortune, peace and longevity, family reunion!" Chen Xuan revealed the name of the auspicious dish that he had been thinking about for a long time!  In fact, it¡¯s just roasted mutton, duck soup, pork noodles, jujube cake and rose cake, and braised meatballs!  Although it is simple, it does have some characteristics in the Northern Song Dynasty when stir-fry was just emerging!  But if Lin Zhao saw it, he would definitely sneer at it.  Mrs. Meng kept nodding happily, Mrs. Li picked up the dishes for her grandmother in time, and the birthday girl was quite satisfied!  He praised it repeatedly and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Chen, it is indeed delicious!" When Chen Xuan saw this, he had a proud smile on his face and forgot to give Li a wink from time to time!  Li immediately said: "Grandma, you have also prepared delicious dishes in the kitchen to celebrate your birthday, saying that they can compete with the skills of Bianjing chefs!" Lin Zhao secretly cursed in his heart, praised him, and held it up high.  , fell down hard later, and then stepped on it a few times. The most poisonous woman's heart is indeed true.  It's a pity that your opponent is me. I'm afraid someone's wish will come true again.  "Really?" Mrs. Meng asked with a smile.  "There is such a craft? Then I would like to see it!" Chen Xuan did not forget to chime in!  Mrs. Li nodded and said: "Yes, grandma, let's wait and see!" Then she ordered the maid next to her to pass the dishes. At the same time, her eyes were searching for Lin Zhao in the crowd, and she said bitterly in her heart: I want your whole family to look good this time!  Those present here are all dignitaries, wealthy businessmen, and they are all very interested in food. The few dishes Chen Xuan served are already quite greedy for them.  At this time, when they heard someone talking so brazenly, they all looked forward to it. Many of them were just looking at the joke.  At this time, a delicate-looking woman appeared at the door. She was dressed in a coarse hairpin skirt and dressed as a cook. She had a different kind of handsomeness and beauty. It was Gu Yuelun!  Two servants followed behind him carrying a huge wine jar!  Gu Yuelun got Lin Zhao's advice and blessed him: "Congratulations to the old lady for a long life and good health!" "What delicious food? Even the wine jar was brought up" Chen Xuan immediately scoffed!  Gu Yuelun was not angry, and smiled sweetly: "The delicious taste comes from the food itself, not the utensils. Just like many people look bright on the outside, but they are fierce on the inside People have no appearance, and the wine jar should not be underestimated!"  These remarks were naturally taught by Lin Zhao, and they naturally had something to say. Chen Xuan was disgusted again.  Gu Yuelun smiled and said: "This dish is called Fu Shou Quan, also known as Buddha Jumping over the Wall. It is specially cooked for the old lady to celebrate her birthday!" Then with a move of her beautiful hand, she opened the lid of the wine jar!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 9: Smell the Green Plum

    Buddha jumped over the wall?  Before anyone could realize the specialness of the dish¡¯s name, an alluring aroma slowly spread in the hall, quickly touching everyone¡¯s nostrils and taste buds.  Gu Yuelun smiled softly and said: "I would like to take this delicacy to wish the old lady happiness and longevity!" Mrs. Meng had already smelled the fragrance, and the old glutton was suddenly hungry and had a great appetite. He was full of yearning for the fragrant wine jar.  .  However, her identity and age reminded her that she must be dignified, so she had to hold back her doubts about the food and asked softly: "Buddha jumped over the wall? What's the origin?" Gu Yuelun said: "It is said that after a cook made this dish, the aroma wafted out.  After the Taoist monk in the neighboring temple heard about it, he abandoned his Zen and jumped over the wall in pursuit of the delicious food, so he got the name "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" "Really? How come this is so unheard of?" Chen Xuan felt that this was far-fetched and was very specific about him.  It's annoying.  Gu Yuelun smiled sweetly: "My cousin Lin Zhao read this from an ancient book. After the little girl improved it, she cooked it specially for the old lady to celebrate her birthday!" The implication was that Chen Xuan was ignorant and ignorant!  Lin Zhao, is it him again?  Chen Xuan gritted his teeth in hatred.     It's him?  Meng Ruoying was also surprised, but her mood was completely opposite to Chen Xuan. Lin Zhao had given him too many surprises recently.  I just didn¡¯t expect that he actually knew how to cook food?  Meng Ruoying couldn't help but wonder, how profound is his knowledge?  How many more surprises will there be?  The fragrance lingered in front of the nostrils, making people move their index fingers, and unconsciously, their hearts also moved slightly Gu Yuelun smiled and said: "Okay, please taste it, old lady!" Then he completely opened the lid, and the fragrance in the hall was even stronger.  It is so strong that it attracts everyone to salivate and almost salivate.  Gu Yuelun was the first to scoop up a bowl. Meng Ruoying took it and brought it to her grandmother's mouth!  Mrs. Meng took a sip and saw that the old birthday boy's eyes were closed tightly, with a faint smile on his face, enjoying himself very much.  After a long time, he opened his eyes and said leisurely: "It is really delicious. It feels comfortable from the mouth, nose to the stomach. After eating it, the desire to become a Buddha has already reached the sky" After saying this, everyone jumped over the wall in response to this Buddha.  I am full of interest and full of expectations!  "The old lady is really humorous" Chen Xuan forced a smile. Such praise made him feel uncomfortable.  But the fragrance kept coming to my nostrils, and my saliva flowed to my lips several times and I swallowed it back, even if I didn't want to admit it.  Mrs. Meng ordered: "Serve it to the guests too, please taste it together!" On special occasions, the delicious food cannot be enjoyed exclusively.  Gu Yuelun followed the instructions, and after serving the dishes, the maid distributed them to the distinguished guests.  The capacity of the wine jar is limited, and the number of delicacies is not large. Only a few distinguished guests in the hall have the honor to taste it.  Everyone took it excitedly and eagerly picked up the spoons. After the delicious food was in their mouths, everyone was full of praise, and the whole room was full of surprises for a while!  "The best in the world, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is truly worthy of his reputation!" "Ah! It's like standing on the clouds!" Someone closed their eyes and enjoyed it: "It's light and comfortable, and it reaches every pore!" "The sage said, if you hear the Tao in the morning, you will die at night.  Come on! If you eat delicious food now, your life will not be wasted if you die immediately!" "You are really lucky to be able to eat such delicious food!" Each of the exaggerated performances surprised Lin Zhao. What did the people of the Song Dynasty eat in the past?  ?  Pig food?  Although Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is indeed delicious, it's not that bad, right?  After thinking about it, I felt relieved.  Mrs. Meng was very complimentary, and some people exaggerated a little, flattering her in different ways to make the birthday girl happy No matter how good this is, the advertising effect will naturally increase exponentially. I'm afraid that the rumors in Jiangning City will be even more amazing tomorrow.  That's the effect.  Looking at the intoxicated and blissful expressions of the guests in the hall from a distance, Lin Zhao showed a faint smile on his lips.  Some customers found that the soup contains chicken, duck, seafood, vegetables They are all common ingredients. How come they are so delicious when paired together like this?  Attentive people began to notice the wine jar on the table. Maybe that was the secret!  Those guests outside the hall are naturally not blessed to enjoy the delicious food in the world, which is a pity!  They could only look at the envy and jealousy, imagining the temptation that even the Buddha could not resist, and their mouths watered Their eyes fell on Gu Yuelun. The Buddha jumped over the wall by this little cook. If there is a future,  Opportunity, no matter how much the price is spent, I still have to ask her to do it again Seeing this scene, Meng Ruogu believed that what the girl said was true, Lin Zhao did a good job!  But I was wondering in my heart, which ancient book contains such records?  Mrs. Meng said cheerfully: "Call Brother Lin to come in. The two brothers and sisters deserve a reward!" Lin Zhao has never been a person who refuses to eat meat, so he strode up immediately.?, bowed and said: "I want to pay my birthday to the old lady. I didn't prepare any gifts in a hurry, so please forgive me!"!  Mrs. Meng smiled and said: "You and Yuelun, the Buddha, jumping over the wall is the best birthday gift. There is nothing better than this. Sit down!" With a word from the old birthday star, the two "servants" Lin Zhao and Gu Yuelun boarded the big hall.  In the elegant hall, you can sit with many dignitaries.  Meng Ruogu had never looked down upon Lin Zhao, so he immediately ordered people to prepare two seats!  By coincidence, Lin Zhao's cousins ??happened to be sitting across from Chen Xuan, and Mr. Chen's bitter face could be seen clearly.  There is no need to sympathize with this kind of person. Lin Zhao rubs salt into the wound without mercy, his smile is full of ridicule, Chen Xuan is so angry in his heart, he is a chef specially invited from Bianjing at a high price!  How could he be compared to a yellow-haired girl?  He was one of the distinguished guests who had the honor to taste it. The Buddha Jumping Over the Wall was indeed infinitely delicious and could definitely beat any delicacy he had ever tasted before.  He couldn't help but drink it all in one gulp, but he was reluctant to part with it and had endless aftertaste.  ¡°In comparison, the dishes made by the previous Bianjing chef were down by a huge margin!  I wanted to take this opportunity to slap Lin Zhao in the face, but Li took advantage of it and punished him. Unexpectedly, he shot himself in the foot again. This feeling was so damn uncomfortable!  The two birthday gifts that were painstakingly planned were nothing compared to one dish.  It¡¯s just delicious food, but it must be named Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, which must be Lin Zhao¡¯s intention.  He clearly wants to confront me, refute my reputation, and slap me in the face!  Chen Xuan was furious, and his hatred for Lin Zhao skyrocketed, almost reaching its peak!  However, fortunately, there is another trick, this time you are dead!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After three rounds of drinking, I don¡¯t know  Who suggested writing poems and essays, first to celebrate the old lady¡¯s birthday, and secondly to commemorate her.  When literati gathered in ancient times, it was common for them to recite poems and compose poems, so excellent works were often produced.  Although today's occasion is not so suitable, it is not out of the ordinary!  Although the Meng family is a businessman, they have always regarded themselves as a scholarly family, so the old lady naturally has no objection!  Since then, various chants and chants have sounded in the hall and courtyard Lin Zhao didn't care at all, lowering his head to eat and taste the wine.  The wine of the Song Dynasty was not the high-purity white wine of later generations, but low-purity rice wine and rice wine. It was more soft in the mouth, but had a different taste.  Lin Zhao felt that it was novel, so he drank one cup after another, tasting and enjoying Until Chen Xuan, who was opposite, stood up and said: "Since everyone is writing poems to celebrate the old lady's birthday, I will be embarrassed!" What is this guy going to do?  Tricks?  Lin Zhao looked up and "all ears" with great interest!  Chen Xuan looked around, pointed at the door and said: "Looking at the two peonies blooming just right, I would like to write a poem to celebrate my birthday! I just heard him sing: Strange postures must be received by flower workers, and the beauty may not be limited to Luozhong. Should it be?  It is the Emperor of Spring who favors the beauty, but teaches the fairy to be ashamed of riding the wind. Zhu Lan has promised to reward him every year.  This poem was obviously not written to celebrate Mrs. Meng's birthday, but seemed more like a poem about peonies to express feelings.  People who are well-informed know that Mr. Chen has been pursuing Miss Meng. He probably took this opportunity to express his love with poems and win Miss Meng's heart!  Some people suddenly realized after hearing the explanation. No wonder Mr. Chen sent the Jade Buddha as a gift and invited a chef. It turned out to have a profound meaning!  Those who have good intentions have already begun to analyze. Mr. Chen used flowers as a metaphor for people and praised Miss Meng's appearance as better than that of a fairyZhu Lan asked him to give him a reward every year. This was an obvious gesture to Miss MengThe golden boy and beautiful girl are a good match.  Ah Lin Zhao knew better. The two peonies at the door were given to Meng Ruoying by Chen Xuan. They were brought here as a decoration to welcome guests today.  It seems now that the proposal to write poems was probably arranged by this guy in advance. He really put a lot of effort into it!  "Not bad, not bad!" Zhu Xueli, the political leader of Jiangning, and Shao Wenquan, the magistrate of the county, praised each other Lin Zhao deeply doubted whether these two were high-ranking navy soldiers invited by Chen Xuan?  When the parents spoke, everyone naturally echoed the praise. Chen Xuan seemed to have regained some dignity, a proud smile appeared on his face again, and he pretended to be humble and said: "That's ridiculous. Brother Ruogu is very knowledgeable, why don't you come up with a song?  "Meng Ruogu declined with a smile: "Let's forget about it. I'm not good at poetry, so I won't show off!" Chen Xuan knew that he was focusing on articles and classics, so he didn't force it, so he said instead: "I heard that Brother Ruogu's Shutong Lin  I have a lot of insights into poetry. I wonder if it¡¯s true? Can you show it in public?¡± He emphasized the word ¡°book boy¡± very strongly when he spoke, as if he was deliberately referring to Lin Zhao¡¯s inferior status.  Lin Zhaoshan¡¯s poetry?  Meng Ruogu disagreed.  I wanted to refuseAbsolutely, but then I thought about it, this matter should be decided by Lin Zhao himself!  Chen Xuan was already looking at Lin Zhao with a smile "It's better to hide your humility than to show off your ugliness! Let's forget it!" Lin Zhao was not very interested in this!  "What? Are you modest? Or timid?" Chen Xuan was aggressive!  Meng Ruoying¡¯s eyebrows moved, and she could clearly feel the strong smell of gunpowder between the two!  You¡¯re forcing me, right?  If you are pure of heart and bring shame on yourself, then you can¡¯t blame me!  In my previous life, in order to pursue the school beauty of the Chinese Department, I really read a lot of Tang poetry and Song lyrics. The situation was urgent, and it was inevitable to "learn" a thing or two.  He immediately stood up and said, "Okay! I thought of a little order and thought it was appropriate for the occasion, so I'll compose a poem for it!" After saying that, he turned around and glanced at Meng Ruoying, then slowly chanted: "Stop playing on the swing, get up and relax."  Slender hands, thick with dew and thin with thin clothes. When the guests come, the gold hairpin slips out of their socks, and they look back to smell the green plums. "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 10: Eloquent

    The content of Li Qingzhao's "Red Lips" is very similar to Meng Ruoying's scene in the garden!  I don¡¯t know why, but when it came to composing poems, Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but recite this one.  "A small order, only a few dozen words, but the description is so delicate, and the little daughter's mood is vividly described.  After Chen Xuan heard it, his heart twitched involuntarily. He had to say that it was indeed a good word, especially the sentence about leaning on the door and looking back, but sniffing the green plum, which is a classic!  He had inquired before and found out that Lin Zhao was a nerd and not good at poetry.  I didn't expectAlas!  Another good thing was ruined by Lin Zhao, but if you think about it carefully, you brought it on yourself.  That¡¯s all!  Chen Xuan was more concerned about its content. When he saw Meng Ruoying in the garden today, wasn't it exactly like this?  Is Lin Zhao trying to convey his love to Meng Ruoying?  The toad also wants to eat swan meat?  Chen Xuan thinks this is simply whimsical!  But she couldn¡¯t help but worry a little, wouldn¡¯t Meng Ruoying be moved by this kid¡¯s sweet words?  When his eyes fell on Meng Ruoying, he found that Miss Meng, who had always tried to remain calm, turned red. Could it be Chen Xuan felt a chill in his heart!  That¡¯s right!  Meng Ruoying misunderstood, and she believed that Lin Zhao's poem was about herself.  Although there are inconsistencies, it is not surprising that the poems are a bit exaggerated and fictitious. After playing on the swingbut smelling the green plumsit is clearly true, and the writing is so beautiful that the ignorant girl's heart can't help but flutter  ¡­ Unexpectedly, he has been hiding in the dark and peeking?  I thought he just happened to come to the rescue, but it turned out it was all premeditated!  After thinking about it, Meng Ruoying was a little angry, but deep down in her heart, she was not angry at all What did he mean by writing this word?  Could it be that Meng Ruoying felt as if she had hit a deer, looking at Lin Zhao, she couldn't feel any boredom or rejection in her heart It's very dangerous!  Meng Ruoying shook her head violently, forcing herself to calm down, and hinted in her heart: No, it's because he is so frivolous and frivolous ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jiangning Fu Xue Professor Zhu Xueli didn¡¯t know the mentality of the several parties involved. When he saw Chen Xuan was silent, he thought he was depressed because he was dwarfed by others. It seemed that he was depressed.  Need help!  He came today not only for the sake of the Meng family, but also because Chen Xuan asked for help.  Chen Xuan's uncle Chen Qi was the magistrate of Qiantang County in Hangzhou. He and he were Jinshi in the same year and had a close friendship.  Naturally I can't refuse the request from my old friend's nephew, not to mention that it's just a word of mouth and it just falls in line with my personal feelings, so why not do it?  In the midst of exclamation and admiration, Zhu Xueli shook his head and said: "Ci and music are frivolous, even if they are as talented as Liu Sanbian, it is still difficult to be elegant. At this time, Su Shi had not yet been named Dongpo, and Xin Qiji, not to mention, was still a graceful poet.  In the world, there is some truth in saying this. However, today¡¯s occasion is casual, and the pretentious words inevitably make people feel unfair. It¡¯s just that due to Zhu Xueli¡¯s status, it is difficult to refute it directly.  He is a person with a good face. Seeing everyone's reaction, he felt a little embarrassed. He coughed lightly and continued to comment: "Ci is not elegant, but it is also pleasant However, no matter what knowledge you do, you should be down-to-earth and free from illness.  , Plagiarism and plagiarism are useless, what is not yours is not yours after all" The conversation changed to questioning Lin Zhao's plagiarism, and then pretended to sigh: "It's hard to believe that a slave wrote such wonderful words, I'm afraid Liu  After three transformations and rebirth, I will feel ashamed Today, I am really eye-opening!  "It seems like a compliment, but it is actually intended to be extremely vicious questioning and sarcasm! "Yes, did he do it himself" "That's right, he was just a slave" The jealous busybodies have already begun to secretly discuss and question  Lin Zhao was suspected of plagiarism and showed contempt for Lin Zhao's status as a slave Damn! Lin Zhao was very angry and just accepted it if he said it was plagiarism. After all, he actually copied the famous works of "descendants"! But why did he do this!  Lin Zhao drank a lot today. He only thought that the wine in Song Dynasty was soft and weak, but he didn't expect that he was a little drunk. Hearing such an insult, he couldn't help but feel a little hot.  Unable to bear it any longer, he stood up immediately and said, "What do you mean?  Do you look down on slaves?  Are you saying I plagiarized?  Well, has anyone seen this word before?  If not, just shut up, because you are worse than slaves" "A slap in the face, a naked slap in the face! I'm afraid Li Qingzhao's grandfather had just been born at this time, and there was no evidence of plagiarism at all. Lin Zhao had been established from the beginning.  Invincible! Zhu Xueli said angrily: "You speak arrogantly and speak vulgarly. After all, you are a slave, so it is extremely rude!  "Professor Zhu originally just said it, but he never thought that the little book boy would have the courage to retort. However, there was no evidence, so he had to attack Lin Zhao's identity and etiquette."? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Lin Zhao¡¯s blood boiling over and he couldn¡¯t stop at all, especially when he was ridiculed and despised again and again, the anger in his heart rose.  He snorted coldly and said, "What's wrong with the slaves? Yi Yin was just a dowry slave, but he was able to assist Shang Tang in destroying Xia Jie. He was a model for famous ministers throughout the ages. Wei Qing, the general of the Han Dynasty, was just a riding slave from Princess Pingyang's family, but he was able to lead his army to defeat the Xiongnu.  , For meritorious service to the country, you will be granted the honor of being a general! No matter where you come from, the princes and generals will not know what kind of ambitions they have. How can you know what achievements I, Lin Zhao, will have in the future? "  The man's heart was shocked and he began to look at this so-called slave again.  It seems that he has great ambitions, and he may become a big success in the future "Cousin, don't talk nonsense!" Although Gu Yuelun felt that his cousin had a tall image, he was still more panicked.  She didn't know what a professor's job was, but she knew that he was an official. If her cousin scolded an official today, he would be causing trouble!  Meng Ruogu wanted to stop, but he didn't want to offend Lin Zhao, and didn't know how to dissuade him. He was at a loss for a moment.  Meng Ruoying heard it clearly. She was sure that this poem was "original" by Lin Zhao, and she was very dissatisfied with Zhu Xueli's questioning and insulting behavior.  Therefore, he didn't want to care about it at all, and even thought that Lin Zhao scolded him well and relieved his anger!  The Meng brothers and sisters did not speak, and Mrs. Meng had not yet come to her senses. In addition, Lin Zhao jumped over the wall as a Buddha, which greatly comforted her, and she still felt protective in her subconscious.  If the master does not step forward, others will naturally not be able to intervene. If no one steps forward to stop the conflict, the conflict will inevitably escalate.  Zhu Xueli felt it was a great shame and humiliation to be retorted like this by a bookboy slave, and he said disdainfully: "Young man, you don't know the heights of the world. As arrogant as you are, you will definitely achieve nothing!" Lin Zhao sneered: "Achieve nothing? I will tell you a few years  Will I be a wealthy businessman in the future? Will I be" Going into business is indeed Lin Zhao's current idea. He believes that with his "knowledge" and skillful use of modern marketing methods, he will do well in business.  .  Unexpectedly, Zhu Xueli seemed to have heard a big joke, and immediately interrupted Lin Zhao's enumeration, sneered and ridiculed: "It turns out that he is so unambitious, but he just dreams of being a businessman!" Humph!  Lin Zhao became excited after drinking, but his thinking was still clear.  In ancient times, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce were valued, and the status of merchants was indeed not high. Zhu Xueli was right.  However, in today's case it would be a big mistake.     You are dead!  Lin Zhaoji took notice and sneered: "What's wrong with doing business? I think businessmen are noble and great!" Zhu Xueli was blinded by anger and said coldly: "There are four walks of life in the world, including scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, and businessmen are at the bottom.  , Although they make a lot of money, they are full of copper odorBusinessmen are greedy for money and are only interested in profit. Over time, the people's customs have become increasingly corrupt. After all, it is a despicable way" The Meng family started in business, and most of the guests who came to celebrate their birthday today are businessmen.  , Zhu Xueli¡¯s words undoubtedly offended most people.  Literary men like Zhu Xueli had a perverted arrogance in their bones, and were completely unaware of it. Even Chen Xuan's constant hints and reminders were directly ignored, and he jumped into the pit dug by Lin without hesitation!  For a time, the merchants in the courtyard were all furious, including Mrs. Meng, with displeasure on their faces!  When Lin Zhao saw him being fooled, he sneered in his heart, straightened his back, and said loudly and righteously: "Look down on businessmen? What's wrong with business? There is a saying in the Han Dynasty: Food refers to food that can be eaten in farming and farming, and goods are cloth and silk.  Clothes, and golden knives, turtles and shells, so the distribution of wealth is the foundation of the livelihood of the people "With enough food and goods, the country will be prosperous and the people will be prosperous, and education will be important."  The circulation of goods is also fundamental! The sage has said that there is no stability without farming, and there is no wealth without business. The sage has never despised businessmen, let alone businessmen corrupting people's customs. I wonder where Professor Zhu learned this fallacy?  The businessmen here greatly agreed, and they already share the same hatred with Lin Zhao!  With his momentum rising, Lin Zhao became more concerned and continued: "The Song Dynasty has a vast land and rich resources, and the products from the north, south, and east are different. Without merchants and travelers to sell them, goods cannot travel from the north to the south, and the goods cannot be put to their full use. The southerners do not have the use of chariots, horses, and leather.  , there is no silk tea in the north, and there are countless other things It can be seen that without business, the people will not be able to benefit! If the people are not profitable, they will not be rich. If the people are not rich, where will the country's taxes come from?  If you are not rich, your army will not be strong, and if your army is not strong, the world will be in danger! Without taxes, how can the court control Xixia and resist the Khitan? Can you rely on your words, Professor Zhu, to greatly increase the importance of business?  I just felt that my face was bright, and I had made a great contribution to the country and the world. I was happy in my heart, and I naturally looked at Lin Zhao in a different light.  As soon as Lin Zhao turned around and saw the four words "Heirloom of Loyalty" hanging high in the main hall, he had a flash of inspiration, a ruthless sneer flashed at the corner of his mouth, and said loudly: "The ?? family was a merchant, but he helped Emperor Taizong unify the south of the Yangtze River.  Emperor Taizong bestowed the word "loyalty and righteousness" as a compliment to the Meng family and also to the merchants.  Emperor Taizong is still like this, but Professor Professor just talks lightly about business. Where does he want to put the Song Dynasty?  Where do you want to place Emperor Taizong?  His heart is so cruel!  " Lin Zhao searched his guts and quoted all the things he knew in his past and present lives. He quickly raised the small issue of contempt for businessmen to the height of the rise and fall of the world. At the same time, he also attracted Song Taizong. With a big hat pulled down, he looked like Zhu Xueli  He is just like a heinous criminal who deceives the emperor "Biancai!" Everyone praised Lin Zhao in their hearts. Although Lin Zhao's words seemed to be unreasonable, they were so impassioned that no one could refute them.  Who would dare to make a typo when it comes to the previous emperors of this dynasty? The Meng family brothers and sisters, Chen Xuan, Li Shi, Gu Yuelun were all astonished as if they were meeting Lin Zhao for the first time. Although Gu Qi was standing far away, he heard this!  Clearly, he looked at Lin Zhao blankly and sighed in his heart: Is this still the gentle and weak nephew? He has great ambitions and lofty ambitions. Your father would be extremely happy if he saw him, but it's a pity it's a pity Zhu Xueli was shaking all over, obviously already.  Unable to stand it any longer, he said angrily: "Youyou" Lin Zhao seemed to still have something to say, and continued: "What are you?  As a professor, he shoulders the important responsibility of educating students, but he is so pedantic and confused. How can he educate students to be useful in the world?  How to cultivate talents for the country?  Is it possible that the corpse is a plain meal and is misleading the disciples?  " "You" Zhu Xueli's face turned the color of pig liver and he couldn't say a word. "I didn't expect that things would develop to this point. There was silence in the courtyard above the hall. Everyone was attracted by Lin Zhao  I was shocked by the eloquent debate, it was wonderful, it was really wonderful! I wanted to cheer, but I swallowed it back. After all, Zhu Xueli is an official, and he will undoubtedly offend others at this time!  I heard someone in the courtyard say loudly: "Wonderful, insightful, well said!  "Everyone turned around and saw a handsome young man coming, clapping their hands and saying hello! "Who is he?  Be bold!  "Zhu Xueli squeezed out a few words forcefully, but he was ready to vent his anger on the two ignorant young people in front of him! But the young man didn't take it seriously. He never looked at Zhu Xueli directly and walked straight to Mrs. Meng.  He bowed and said, "My father is unable to come because he is busy with official duties, so he died late and came here to congratulate the old lady on her birthday!"  " "Young master, you're welcome!  Mrs. Meng nodded and said, "I wonder what you call your father?"  The young man said: "My father's surname is Wang, and his name is An Xia Shi!"  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 11: Murderous Case

    Wang Anshi?  Everyone in the hall was shocked!  Lin Zhao¡¯s impression of Wang Anshi remained at the reform that had not yet begun, and he knew that he would become prime minister in the future and hold the power of the world.  I vaguely remember Meng Ruogu mentioning that Wang Anshi is now the prefect of Jiangning, and seems to also hold the official position of Zhizhigao, but it is not very clear what he does Other "natives" of the Song Dynasty know clearly that Jiangning is not only  The capital of Jiangnan East Road was, in a sense, a municipality directly under the Central Government of the Song Dynasty. The prefect of Jiangning was also a local official second only to the prefect of Kaifeng.  What's more, Wang Anshi was also a Hanlin scholar, Zhizhigao Zhizhigao was an official who drafted edicts for the emperor in Zhongshu Liangzhi, and was a close official of the emperor.  In addition to explaining the classics and history to the emperor, Hanlin scholars in the Song Dynasty were also senior political advisers to the emperor.  According to the common practice of the Song Dynasty and Wang Anshi's personal history, this was the prelude to Xuan Ma's visit to the prime minister.  No matter what, in Jiangning, Wang Anshi is a supreme being that makes people look up to him!  I didn¡¯t expect that Wang Anshi would send his son to pay homage to Mrs. Meng¡¯s birthday. Although he didn¡¯t come in person, it was still a great honor. The glory of the Meng family can be seen!  The most uncomfortable thing was undoubtedly Zhu Xueli, the professor of Fu Xue. He was so angry when he was scolded by Lin Zhao. Hearing someone help him in humiliating him could be said to add fuel to the fire.  Full of anger, just when he was about to get angry, he heard that the person coming was Wang Anshi's son.  He is just a small professor of civil studies, how can he offend the prefect, a Hanlin bachelor?  Wang Anshi and other towering behemoths said that Wang Anshi's son in front of him was beyond his reach.  Wang Anshi¡¯s son Wang Yu was a genius prodigy and a high school Jinshi in the fourth year of Emperor Yingzong¡¯s reign in the Song Dynasty.  Although he had only served as captain of Jingde County, he heard that the newly appointed officials appreciated his talents and wanted to promote him.  Moreover, at the age of 20, he has written thousands of books. The young hero has a bright future, which is definitely not comparable to that of a professor of civil engineering Therefore, as soon as Wang Yu opened his mouth, Professor Zhu was immediately speechless and did not dare to speak out.  .  Praising him was undoubtedly a merciless slap in the face. He was scolded by a little book boy, but he was praised and praised by a famous talent. Where should Professor Zhu put his face?  Zhu Xueli's face turned red and he couldn't say a word. He was so angry that he almost fainted.  He wanted to get up and leave, but he was worried that he would be rude to the Meng family. It would be even more troublesome if Wang Yu had any other thoughts. He didn't want to stay or leave At this moment, Zhu Xueli felt regretful in his heart. He didn't know that Lin Zhaoxiao was actually a little book boy.  It¡¯s tough, I really want to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.  well!  If I had known earlier, I would not have agreed to his request. I raised my head to search the crowd, only to see Chen Xuan slipping away quietly On the other side, Wang Yu walked up to Lin Zhao and asked, "What do you call your honorable master? Meng."  Ruogu?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "No, I'm Lin Zhao, but I'm the young master's companion!" Meng Ruogu already stepped forward and said, "Young Master Wang, I'm very polite to you. I'm here to show you my humble home.  "Hui!" "Where?" Wang Yu looked at the two people and suddenly realized: "It's Brother Meng's companion. No wonder he has such insights" Uh What's the reason?  Being criticized, Lin Zhao felt strange in his heart.  Wang Yu said with a smile: "My father has read Brother Meng's article and admired it greatly. Today I heard that Brother Meng and his fellow students have such insights. Brother Meng must have learned a lot and has extraordinary knowledge" It can be seen from this that Wang Yu came here.  Birthday wishes are not entirely directed at the status of the Meng family.  But Wang Anshi admired Meng Ruogu's articles and developed a cherishing heart for talents.  Meng Ruogu was a little embarrassed. Lin Zhao's grand remarks today also shocked him. It was obvious that Wang Yu had misunderstood.  Lin Zhao felt a little uncomfortable. Wang Yu helped him speak, and he was still a little grateful.  But it turns out that people have never looked at me seriously, and they still look down on the little book boy.     well!  Society is such a reality, it feels so damn uncomfortable to feel inferior!  Lin Zhao sighed in his heart and sat down to continue drinking. He didn't know if it was considered as drinking to drown his sorrows.  Meng Ruogu sat at the same table as Wang Yu, chatting happily.  The debate between Lin Zhao and Zhu Xueli was just a small episode. Only one or two people were depressed, and the atmosphere was not affected. The birthday banquet continued.  Then the silk and bamboo orchestra played music, and the dancers danced in the courtyard, attracting everyone's attention Meng Ruoying took the opportunity to come to Lin Zhao and said angrily: "You little thief, you are actually a voyeur" "Miss, you are wronged!" Lin Zhao  Naturally, she knew what Meng Ruoying was referring to, and said with a smile: "I just saw you by chance, and I couldn't bear to disturb the young lady's good interest. I treat my kindness like a donkey's liver and lungs!" "Strong words!" Meng Ruoying said: "I used to think you were honest, but recently I discovered that you are too.  He is a smooth-talking and arrogant personbut he has some courage and dares to challenge Professor Zhu" "Who let him insult a businessman like the eldest lady? I am protective" Lin Zhao continued.Jiujin asked with a smile: "Does the eldest lady like me before or now" "I used to be dull, but now" Meng Ruoying came back to her senses and realized that she had fallen into the trap. No matter what,  The answer was that she liked Lin Zhao Meng Ruoying scolded: "I am becoming more glib and rude" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's better than some people who are attentive to nothing.  Some people appear to be sincere, but actually have ulterior motives" As he spoke, Lin Zhao looked across and saw that Chen Xuan's seat was empty. Did this guy humiliate himself and sneak away in embarrassment?  The attentive Lin Zhao couldn't help but glance sideways, and saw that Mrs. Li was also missing?  Lin Zhao's heart skipped a beat, feeling that something was not quite right. Could it be that this pair of losers were crazy, and they dared to risk the world's disapproval for a clandestine tryst today?  Meng Ruoying stood aside and clearly noticed Lin Zhao's eyes. Chen Xuan and Li suddenly left the table, and a trace of doubt deep in their hearts was aroused.  Especially seeing Lin Zhao's expression made her even more suspicious and decided to find out.  I wanted to take Lin Zhao with me, but Wang Yucha came over at this time.  Seeing Lin Zhao and Miss Meng having a happy conversation, Wang Yu's eyes flashed with surprise and he began to re-examine the boy who was studying with him.  "Ms. Meng, Brother Lin!" Wang Yu stepped forward to say hello!  Meng Ruoying said: "Young Master Wang! Where is my brother? Why don't you accompany me?" Wang Yu said with a smile: "I had a great chat with my brother. Your brother said that I still have a few good articles, so I went back to the inner house to get them! I'm talking to Lin Xiao  I'm very interested in Shicai's grand theory and wanted to talk about it." Meng Ruoying suddenly said: "That's it! Lin Zhao, please stay with Mr. Wang!" "Okay!" Lin Zhao nodded, although he didn't expect to hug his thigh immediately.  But if we can have some friendship with the future prime minister's son, it might be of some use in the future.  "Then let's talk, I won't interrupt you, farewell!" Meng Ruoying turned around and left, her curiosity driving her to clarify the doubts in her heart. Just now, Meng Ruogu had already told Wang Yu that those remarks about business ethics were made by Lin Zhao.  It has nothing to do with yourself.  Therefore, Wang Yucai was very interested in Lin Zhao. Otherwise, with his arrogant status and knowledge, he might not be willing to talk to a book boy.  Wang Yu smiled and said, "Brother Lin, are you interested in going out and chatting?" There was too much noise in the hall, so the two of them went out together and walked in the garden to chat.  Wang Yu said: "What he said about business affairs just now is indeed wonderful. Nowadays, many officials are like Professor Zhu, pedantic and immutable!"  It is a principle that is universally applicable." In Lin Zhao's impression, ancient scholar-bureaucrats who were well-read in Confucian classics were all virtuous.  Fortunately, the Cheng brothers have just become famous and Zhu Xi has not yet been born, otherwise it would be even more terrifying.  Wang Yu said: "You don't agree with this at all?" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's hard to say, but if things go on like this, they will become more and more complacent. When doing knowledge, you can't be conservative. Only by taking advantage of the situation and innovating can you keep pace with the times and apply it to the world.  "Wang Anshi's desire for reform was definitely not for a day or two, and his son Wang Yu must have been deeply influenced by it.  Lin Zhao's words were commonplace in later generations, but at this time, he had the intention to do what he wanted.  Sure enough, Wang Yu nodded with satisfaction and found that the book boy in the Meng family was very special, and he felt like a crouching tiger, hidden dragon.  He sighed softly: "Many people can't understand such a simple truth." Lin Zhaodao: "There is no way, the concept of thousands of years cannot be changed overnight, there is no rush!" "But how long can the Song Dynasty wait?"  As soon as he spoke, Wang Yu felt that he had made a mistake, and asked instead: "By the way, I just listened to Brother Lin's talk about the way of commercial wealth. He was quite insightful. What do you think about whether to keep wealth in the country or in the people?" Uh  Lin Zhao had black lines all over his head. He just had no choice but to pretend to be cool by drinking.  This is such a professional question. How should I answer it?  When Lin Zhao was in trouble, he suddenly heard a scream from the back house, frightened and miserable.  "Miss!" Lin Zhao was shocked when he heard that it was Meng Ruoying and ran towards the back house.  Wang Yu hesitated and followed him. Although it was someone's inner house, hearing the miserable screams, it was clear that something had happened!  The sound came from Meng Ruogu's inner study. When Lin Zhao and Wang Yu arrived, Chen Xuan, Li Shi, and Xiao Tao escaped from nowhere.  When Lin Zhao saw Li's panic expression, he suddenly felt something bad!  But what shocked him even more was yet to come. The four of them ran to the door and saw Meng Ruogu lying motionless in a pool of blood.  Meng Ruoying sat on the ground, confused, sobbing in fear, and not far from her hand, there was a?The bloody candlestick¡­

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 12: Ruoying is wronged

    In the middle hall outside the study, Meng Ruogu fell in a pool of blood, his eyes wide open, his right index finger pointed forward, and he was no longer breathing And Meng Ruoying sat down in front of the corpse, terrified, and subconsciously moved back  .  It hurt when she pressed her diaphragm with her hand. When she turned around and saw the bloody candlestick, she was so frightened that she hurriedly withdrew her hand, but her palm was already stained with blood Several people were still in shock. Chen Xuan shouted: "Shimei, what are you doing? What are you doing?"  Kill brother Wakatani?" Huh?  Lin Zhao was startled and immediately felt something was wrong.  Mrs. Li rushed in in horror and threw herself at her husband's side.  Lin Zhao, Wang Yu, and Chen Xuan also followed in and confirmed that Meng Ruogu was indeed dead.  Judging from the situation at the scene, it seems that the sharp thorn on the top of the candlestick pierced the blood vessel in the neck and died. The body was still warm, and it was obvious that he had just died.  In reality, Li's face burst into tears. Seeing that Meng Ruogu was dead, she turned around and threw herself at Meng Ruoying, saying sternly: "Why? He is your biological brother, why would you want to kill him? Why?" "Nonot me, no.  I" Meng Ruoying was originally immersed in panic and sadness. When Li said this, she immediately came back to her senses and quickly denied it.  At this time, everyone who had heard the screams came over after hearing the news. When they saw this scene, they screamed: "The young master is dead, the young master is dead" After hearing this, all the guests in the Meng Mansion were surprised. Meng  Ruogu was greeting guests in the hall just now, why did he die in the blink of an eye?  Mrs. Meng arrived in a hurry with the support of her maid. The moment she saw her grandson lying on the ground covered in blood, she trembled all over and then fainted.  "Old MadamOld Madam" "Grandma!" Meng Ruoying wanted to step forward to help, but she pushed Li away and cried: "Go away! It's you, it's all you, you are so cruel, killing  Brother!" Everyone in the courtyard looked at Meng Ruoying in surprise?  Could it be that Miss Meng murdered her brother?  Gosh!  It¡¯s incredible!  ¡°Sister-in-law, I didn¡¯t, it¡¯s not me!¡± Meng Ruoying hurriedly defended!  "You" Ms. Li wanted to say something, but when the words came to her mouth, she suddenly leaned back and fainted.  Furious, excessive sadness, everything is reasonable "Young Madam" Suddenly, the room was in panic, Chen Xuan shouted over there: "Quick, call the doctor quickly!" Wang Yu is well-informed.  , said in a deep voice: "Shao County Magistrate, please hurry up and invite the widowers and government officials to come!" Everyone realized that this is a murder case and needs to be investigated by the government!  During this process, Lin Zhao remained silent throughout.  Meng Ruogu is dead. Although he only had contact with him once or twice, he has always been kind to him and he has a good impression of him.  Such a gentle and humble gentleman was actually killed?  The most incredible biological sister Meng Ruoying became a suspect!  Meng Ruoying murdered her brother?  Lin Zhao found it hard to believe.  Who could the murderer be?  The first thing Lin Zhao suspected was Chen Xuan and Li. Their appearance here was too coincidental.  And when they were all still in shock, Chen Xuan was the first to accuse Meng Ruoying of killing her brother.  This seems unreasonable, and quite a bit like a thief shouting to catch a thief At this moment, Mrs. Meng woke up, stood up tremblingly and asked, "Ruogu" With a sad look on his face, Chen Xuan stepped forward to support Mrs. Meng.  , said in a low voice: "My condolences, Madam, Brother Ruogu has already gone" "How could this happen?" The old madam burst into tears, crying all over the place.  Losing a husband in youth, losing a son in middle age, and the death of her only grandson on her 70th birthday are undoubtedly the worst tragedies for a woman!  What's more, Meng Ruogu was a single descendant of three generations. Now that he died unexpectedly, the Meng family was cut off.  Everyone present was moved to tears, smelling sadness, and full of sympathy Mrs. Meng asked tremblingly: "How did he die? Who was the murderer?" Chen Xuan said cautiously: "He was assassinated with a candlestick.  As for the murderer, Shimei Ruoying seems to be the most suspicious" "Ruoying?" Mrs. Meng's already riddled heart was stabbed again. Did her granddaughter kill her grandson?  How can a seventy-year-old man bear such a tragedy?  Meng Ruoying rushed over and said: "Grandma, it's not me, it's not me" But her hands and skirt were covered with bright red blood, which seemed to be very unfavorable evidence and made people suspicious Chen Xuan stood aside  , He said earnestly: "When Madam-in-law wakes up, she will have something to say." The focus of attention turned to Young Madam Li, and the doctor had arrived to start treatment.  After a while, Xiaotao came with the doctor and said: "My condolences, madam, you have to be stronger Although Master Sun is gone, you still have important things to do."?Ah!  "    "What?  Mrs. Meng was suddenly startled. The doctor bowed and said, "Back to Mrs. Meng, the young lady is already more than a month pregnant."  "    "real?  Mrs. Meng asked in surprise. "It's not wrong. I can be sure of it!"  "The doctor is an old gentleman, very confident. " Chen Xuan added in time: "Old madam, how pitiful God is, I finally left some flesh and blood for the Meng family!"  " Mrs. Meng's heart warmed up. If her granddaughter-in-law is pregnant, there is hope for the Meng family! She was desperate and sad, but now she has a glimmer of hope "Is that bitch pregnant? Lin Zhao couldn't help being surprised.  , what a time! Are they really the flesh and blood of the Meng family? Seeing Chen Xuan's face, Lin Zhao immediately remembered the affair between the couple on the day of his rebirth. Then Lin Zhao remembered that Meng Ruogu had not returned for more than a month.  Home, where did Li's pregnancy come from? So about Meng Ruogu's death Lin Zhao slowly sketched out a possibility. The officials from Jiangning County arrived, and no one expected that the county magistrate Shao Wenquan would be there.  On such a happy day, such a tragedy has happened. It was originally a birthday celebration, but now it has become a case of investigation, and it is a very difficult case. Now the eldest son of the Meng family is dead.  Regarding the murder, who was the murderer? Shao Wenquan came forward and said: "Mr. Meng is really sad about his accident. Please express your condolences.  The top priority is to find the murderer and bring justice to the young master. I need to collect evidence.  Excuse me, who was the first person to discover the scene?  "    "I!  "Chen Xuan, Lin Zhao and Wang Yu all walked out Shao Wenquan stepped forward and asked respectfully: "Master Wang, may I ask what was going on at that time?  " Wang Yu said: "At that time, Brother Lin and I were chatting in the garden over there. Suddenly I heard Miss Meng screaming. I thought there was an accident, so I hurried over.  Lin Zhao nodded in agreement. He turned to Chen Xuandao: "Master Chen, what about you?"  " Chen Xuandao: "Not long ago, Mrs. Sister-in-law and the maid Xiao Tao came to look for me. They said that Ruoying Shimei and Ruogu brother had a dispute. Please come to dissuade me. By the time I didn't want to rush here, the tragedy had already happened" He immediately added  He said: "I arrived with Prince Wang and Lin Zhao" "That's right, that's exactly it!  Young Madam Li walked out with the support of her maid, and said sadly: "During the banquet, I came back to change clothes, only to find that Ruoying and her husband were having a fierce quarrel. I tried to dissuade her but failed, and wanted to report it to my grandmother.  I don¡¯t want to happen to meet Mr. Chen in the garden, so I want to ask him to help dissuade him. On the big day, I don¡¯t want to disturb my grandmother I don¡¯t want to Ruoying, why are you so cruel to kill your own brother?  " She burst into tears again as she spoke. She was so excited! Xiao Tao pretended to be on the side and said: "Young madam, I want to express my condolences, not only for myself, but also for the sake of the child in my belly. This is the only flesh and blood of the young master" Everyone is so talented.  Realizing the importance of Li to the Meng family at this moment, her testimony became more credible. Meng Ruoying shook her head and said: "No, I didn't argue with my brother at all. When I came in, he was already lying in a pool of blood.  " Chen Xuan asked: "Shimei, this is Brother Meng's room, why is it here?  " "I" Meng Ruoying looked at Chen Xuan, speechless for a moment Mrs. Meng looked at her granddaughter in disbelief. She really didn't believe that her granddaughter would do such a heartless act, but the facts seemed  Meng Ruoying cried: "Grandma, my granddaughter and her brother depend on each other and have always been friendly. How could she murder her brother?  Grandma" In other words, Meng Ruoying seems to lack the motive to murder her brother! Chen Xuan said coldly: "Maybe it didn't happen before, but maybe it does today" "What do you mean?  "Meng Ruoying was surprised to find that Chen Xuan, who had been extremely attentive to her before, seemed to be deliberately making things difficult for her. Chen Xuan said: "The old lady once said during the dinner that she wanted the young lady to learn financial management and business, which means she wants Shimei to hand over her financial rights.  Shimei has been running the business for many years, and the entire Meng family's wealth is controlled by one person.  Now you have to hand it over to others, and you may not be willing to do so, so it is possible to have quarrels and conflicts with your brother, and it is reasonable to do something outrageous under impulse.  It¡¯s just that I never expected that Shimei could be so cruel I really really misjudged the wrong person" A heartbroken expression showed it quite well. Mrs. Li sobbed and added: "Yes, I listened at that time.  When his brother and sister quarreled, it seemed that money was mentioned What did Ruoying say? I have worked hard for many years" Meng Ruoying said angrily: "Sister-in-law, why did I ever say this?  Why did you frame me?  " Mrs. Li panicked and threw herself into Mrs. Meng's arms, crying."Grandma, everything my grandson said is true. Unfortunately, my husband died tragically. Grandma, please make the decision" In this case, Meng Ruoying is highly suspicious no matter how you look at it!  Shao Wenquan, the magistrate of Jiangning County, came forward and said: "Old Madam, Miss Meng is indeed suspected in this matter. According to the law, we need to temporarily take Miss Meng into custody However, this case still needs to be investigated in detail, and the case will not be finalized for the time being We will not treat you badly."  Of course, Miss Meng will not let the murderer go unpunished, and will definitely give Mr. Meng justice" Meng Ruoying stared at her grandmother in shock, anxious. The decision-making power on this matter may not be in the hands of Mrs. Meng.  But at this moment, she needs the trust of her loved ones so much Mrs. Li buried her head in Mrs. Meng's arms and cried: "Grandma, you have to make the decision for your husband" Mrs. Meng was silent for a long time, and finally nodded lightly!  "Grandma, I was wronged, and my granddaughter was wronged" Meng Ruoying was disappointed, her eyes full of panic "Is it necessary to be imprisoned unjustly like this, and be charged with murdering her brother?"  Meng Ruoying was filled with unwillingness.  But at this moment, her grandmother, as her only relative, didn't believe her.  Suddenly, a powerful loneliness and fear hit my heart. Who else can I trust?  Meng Ruoying's eyes were full of panic and sadness, and she suddenly saw Lin Zhao's figure in the crowd, yes!  He can, he is so smart, he must be able to do it Meng Ruoying seemed to grab a life-saving straw and shouted: "Lin Zhao, save me, save me"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 13: Just in Time

    Everyone is curious, and the tradition of Bagua has a long history!  In less than half a day, rumors have spread in Jiangning city, and the theme is naturally the various scenes at Meng's birthday banquet.  And on this basis, countless versions have been derived, all kinds of embellished and extravagant!  A Buddha jumping over the wall was depicted as a dragon liver and a phoenix marrow that existed in the sky and on the earth, and countless people were envious of it.  Wang Er, a waiter at the restaurant, said with a smile: My third uncle's son-in-law and fourth aunt's cousin went to the banquet. According to him, the Buddha jumping over the wall is simply the best in the world. Being lucky enough to taste it is a blessing that has been cultivated for several lifetimes. After entering, it feels like flying up into the clouds.  Same, that feeling Let me just add: Our restaurant has obtained the recipe, come and try it!  In addition, the song "Dian Crimson Lips" has also spread throughout Jiangning.  It is often said that wherever there is a well, one can sing willow lyrics. In the south, good lyrics are quite popular, especially among literati and young girls.  That night, the famous prostitutes in the Qinhuai River heard about it and quickly composed and sang it. They were elegant and beautiful, and they were full of praise. ??????????????? There is also a scholar in the Meng Mansion who talked so eloquently that he scolded Professor Zhu from the Mansion School and was speechless. His eloquent eloquence was amazing.  There are also many scholars who are studying and hearing that their beloved professor was scolded, and they are filled with indignation and want to go to the book boy to settle the score.  However, after hearing the content of the debate being embellished, I suddenly shrank.  If you make one careless statement and are accused of despising Taizong, it will be over.  What's more, there were rumors later that the prince's son admired the book boy very much.  However, these are not the focus. The murder case that attracts the most attention is still the case.  The eldest son of the Meng family, Meng Ruogu, was killed at home, and Miss Meng was imprisoned by the government as a suspect.  Family dispute?  Grudges between wealthy families?  The flames of gossip are burning brightly. Could it be that Miss Meng really murdered her brother? ???????????????????? For some reason, the rumors started to spread fiercely in half a day, and it seemed that the evidence was conclusive, and everyone identified Miss Meng as the murderer.  A woman who murdered her own brother was so heinous that everyone immediately shouted to beat her Someone must have maliciously slandered her!  Lin Zhao was very angry after hearing this!  He realized that someone was deliberately fanning the flames and spreading rumors, otherwise the speed would never be so fast and the words would not be so one-sided!  People's words are scary, and public opinion can kill people. It seems that someone is impatient and wants to kill Meng Ruoying!  Since the moment he discovered that Meng Ruogu had been killed, Lin Zhao was in a state of deep self-blame.  He had doubts at first, but judging from Meng Ruoying's performance, he was sure that the murderer was not her.  Intuitively and emotionally, Lin Zhao also believed that Meng Ruoying would not be so ruthless.  ¡°Then the biggest suspicion undoubtedly points to Chen Xuan and Li, those shameless couple Thinking of this, Lin Zhao felt regretful. If he had told the truth earlier, could Meng Ruogu¡¯s life be saved?  Why not let Meng Ruogu be imprisoned unjustly?  Even if there was no evidence at the time, why not risk exposing it?  An irreversible mistake was made in one thought!  Meng Ruogu is already dead, and people cannot be resurrected after death!  As for Meng Ruoying, her lonely and helpless look before leaving, as well as her calls for help, have always been lingering in Lin Zhao's heart.  She trusts me and she needs my help!  In fact, even if Meng Ruoying didn't ask for help, Lin Zhao would do everything possible to save her!  To a certain extent, Lin Zhao himself was responsible for this matter. He felt deeply ashamed of the Meng family brothers and sisters.  Now we can only try our best to make amends, find out the truth, avenge Meng Ruogu, and restore Meng Ruoying's innocence The key at this moment is evidence. How to prove that Meng Ruoying is innocent?  Although the testimonies of Li and Chen Xuan are from the same family, outsiders do not know their relationship and naturally do not think that they are suspected of falsifying confessions, so their credibility is greatly improved.  The most terrible thing is Li's pregnancy, which is the only hope for the Meng family's incense inheritance. From Mrs. Meng to the servants, they all attach great importance to it.  Li's identity was special, and everyone psychologically valued and protected her, which also increased the credibility of her testimony.  This is also the reason why Lin Zhao exercised restraint and did not stop him on the spot In the circumstances at that time, there was not enough evidence, he was talking lightly, and lacked persuasiveness. Taking rash actions would not help the matter, and might even get him into trouble.  Mrs. Meng no longer trusts her granddaughter. Lin Zhao is Meng Ruoying's only hope. He must be cautious and helplessly watch Meng Ruoying being taken away.  Fortunately, they are only being detained first, and the case has not yet been finalized, so it is not too late to rescue him!  Lin Zhao thought for a while and felt that he had to meet Meng Ruoying first to at least find out what happened at that time, so as to make a comprehensive analysis.  There is also the murder scene, which has been blocked by Jiangning County government officials. Are there any clues inside?  The more clues there are, the easier it is to solve the problem But it is not easy to do this. How can the county magistrate of Jiangning deal with a little book boy?  There is no way to do it. Fortunately, I had a good chat with Wang Yu today. It should not be difficult to do it with his status!  Thinking of this, Lin Zhao got up and prepared to go out &nbspGu Qi appeared at the door at this moment and asked: "Zhao'er, where are you going?" "Uncle, I" "Are you going to avenge the eldest lady?" Lin Zhao nodded: "Yes.  , The eldest lady is unjust, I can't watch her being wronged, let alone let the young master die in vain!" Gu Qi sighed: "What happened today is indeed tragic. The Meng family has done us a great favor, and it is right to repay the kindness.  Tell the government everything you know and let them verify it Your performance today is very eye-catching. It won't be good if you get out of the limelight! " Uh uncle's petty-bourgeois mentality is starting to cause trouble again Lin Zhao nodded and said: "  Well, uncle, don't worry, I know it well" After that, he quietly went out.  Gu Dongping looked at his nephew's back with complicated eyes, and murmured: "You are famous for all the harm but no benefit. I just hope you can be safe. The Meng family has almost lost its incense, but your family can't" ~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Jiangning Mansion Office, Wang Anshi, the prefect and Hanlin scholar, sat on a chair, concentrating.  Listen to the report from your son Wang Yu.  As he listened, Wang Anshi's face became more solemn and gloomy. In the last few days of his tenure, a major murder case occurred in Jiangning Mansion - Meng Ruogu, the son of the Meng family, was killed!  Putting aside the special background of the Meng family, what is even more pity is that he is a great talent!  After a long time, Wang Anshi sighed: "What a pity. A young man with great ideas and ambitions. What a pity!" The articles Meng Ruogu sent were indeed good, especially the ones that bluntly addressed the many problems of poverty and weakness in the Song Dynasty.  , the ambition of innovation is revealed everywhere "It is rare to find a student with such a good taste. Wang Anshi admired him very much, so he asked his son to go to celebrate his birthday on his behalf."  If it's suitable, it's not a bad idea to accept him as a student, but it's a pity that we've never met!  Wang Yu also sighed: "It's a pity that my son talked with me quite speculatively. Meng Ruogu is indeed talented and learned. And he has already won the imperial examination. If he wins the imperial examination next year, my father will also have more helpers. It's a pity Alas!"  Wang Anshi sighed: "What's even more unexpected is that the suspected murderer reported by Jiangning County was actually Meng Ruogu's sister?" "My son was at the scene at the time. Based on the circumstances at the time, and with the corrections of several witnesses, Miss Meng was indeed suspected, and Shao Wenquan had an explanation.  , they temporarily took Miss Meng into custody, but Ke'er always felt that things seemed not that simple" Wang Yu expressed his thoughts.  "Oh?" Wang Anshi knew that his son would not be innocent, so he asked, "Is there something hidden in it?" "I can't tell, it's just a feeling. The motive of a young lady from a wealthy businessman's family murdering her brother for money seems questionable!  "Wang Anshi sighed: "Jiangning County also believed that the case was complicated, so he submitted it to his father and asked the government to take over the investigation!" "This Shao Wenquan must have thought that the Meng family has a special status and the case is quite difficult, so he pushed the trouble to him!  My father!" Wang Yu was quite dissatisfied with this.  "This is a father's duty, and it is reasonable!" Wang Anshi was calm.  Wang Yu hurriedly asked: "Father plans to take over? But over in Bianjing, where are the officials waiting for my father to come to Beijing? Before leaving, uncle Han Jiang gave me the opportunity. If my father can enter Beijing as soon as possible, the officials can even arrange to join the government.  , so I hurried back If my father takes over the case, he will have to be delayed for a long time" "So what?" Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "This is where the responsibility lies, not to mention that Meng Ruogu is really a talent.  How could he be allowed to die without knowing it? If he shied away from the case in order to go to Beijing as soon as possible, wouldn't he be betraying the emperor's favor? Even if Taiwan does not impeach him, he will be criticized in the future. "Wang Yu suddenly said: "You are confused.  My father is very worried, and he should not lose the big because of the small. But if the truth can be found out as soon as possible, it will be the best of both worlds." Wang Anshi said: "My father will personally supervise the matter, but it will take a long time to see the official.  "It would be great if there is an expert in criminal investigation!" After Wang Yu finished speaking, a family member came to report: "Master, there is a young man named Lin Zhao who is a friend of the master.  It¡¯s urgent to see you!¡± Lin Zhao?  Wang Yu thought for a moment and said in surprise: "I came just in time, maybe I have some clues!"

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 14 I will definitely rescue you from the prison

    "Lin Zhao? Who is he?" Wang Anshi asked curiously.  Wang Yu replied: "Father, this man is Meng Ruogu's study boy. He is quite talented and learned. I even feel that he is not inferior to Meng Ruogu."  The professor was speechless and added: "Of course, this person is not just using his words. I have had a conversation with him. This person is also dissatisfied with the current shortcomings and disapproves of the self-contained and conservative academic style. He also has  Innovative aspirations! Moreover, I think this person is more lively and practical than Meng Ruogu" Wang Anshi was quite surprised. His son always had a higher eye, and it was rare for him to have such high regard for others, so he couldn't help but be interested in this Lin Zhaoda.  Wang Anshi continued: "Let's talk about this for now. I think he might be able to help with this Meng Mansion murder case!" Wang Anshi asked doubtfully: "Is it possible that he is good at criminal investigation?" "I'm not sure, but  Judging from his words and deeds, he is attentive and sensitive, and good at observation, which is an advantage in the way of investigation! Wang Yu said: "And he is from the Meng family. There must be a reason why Miss Meng claimed to have been wronged and asked him for help before leaving.  Based on his relationship with the Meng brothers and sisters, he might know something unknown to outsiders.  His visit now is probably related to this matter, so I think this Lin Zhao might be able to help us!  " Wang Anshi pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "In that case, let's meet him first!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao was guided to the back hall by the government officials.  This is already considered the Wang family¡¯s private residence. ¡°Brother Lin!  " Lin Zhao didn't expect Wang Yu to greet him at the door. This was already a great honor. Pretending to be surprised, he said, "I've seen Mr. Wang, and he personally welcomes him. I'm sorry!  " Wang Yu smiled and said: "Where?  My father invited Brother Lin to come over and meet him!  "Wang Anshi? Lin Zhao is really flattered this time! Wang Anshi, the prefect of Jiangning and a scholar of the Imperial Academy, wants to see him by name? Lin Zhao entered the middle hall with anxiety and saw a thin middle-aged man sitting on it with a gentle expression.  , but there is a kind of dignity. The wrinkles on his face not only do not make people feel old, but are a symbol of experience and depth. This is one of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, a famous minister who will go down in history, and the future prime minister of the Song Dynasty.  Wang Anshi? ¡°Father, Brother Lin is here!  "Wang Yu introduced with a smile. Lin Zhao quickly stepped forward, bowed his head, and said respectfully: "Young man Lin Zhao pays homage to Mr. Wang!  Wang Anshi smiled slightly: "Are you Lin Zhao, who was eloquent and scolded Professor Zhu at the birthday banquet today?"  "Perhaps it's because of Wang Yuzai that Bachelor Wang's behavior is quite gentle and won't make people nervous. "That's right!  Lin Zhao agreed, and then said in a deep voice: "But the boy is not scolding, but discussing the matter and reasoning!"  "Wang Yu smiled and said: "You can argue with the famous professors and have nothing to say, hey!  It is also a kind of ability.  " Wang Anshi added: "Having said that, you need to remember to respect your teachers and not be too rude!  " In front of these two people, with Lin Zhao's current status, humility is a must. He said solemnly: "I'll make you laugh, I will obey your instructions!  " Wang Yu changed the topic and asked: "Why did Brother Lin come here?  But for Miss Meng?  " "I am here for the injustice of the Meng brothers and sisters!  Lin Zhao looked solemn and replied in a deep voice! "Are you representing the Meng family or yourself?"  Want to plead for Miss Meng?  "Wang Yu probed the question. If Lin Zhao's purpose is only this, there is no need to count on it! The title of Mr. Ao is not for nothing. Lin Zhao speculated that Wang Anshi has a selfless tendency. If it is a simple plea, why should others buy it?  ? Immediately shook his head and said: "I only represent myself, not to plead for Miss Meng, but to plead her grievances!  " "Complaining of injustice?  Why do you conclude that Ms. Meng was wronged?  Wang Anshi asked softly. Wang Yu also pretended to be curious and said, "Does Brother Lin have evidence?"  " Lin Zhao said truthfully: "There are some clues, but they are all personal opinions. If the other party denies it, I'm afraid it won't be enough to prove it in court!  " "Oh, what do you mean?  " Lin Zhao originally asked Wang Yu for help. He didn't want to be directly interviewed by Wang Anshi. After thinking for a while, he suddenly said: "I have a cruel request. I hope to meet Miss Meng and understand the situation at the time of the case.  ; If possible, can you ask about the investigation results of the crime scene?  Look for clues to prove it!  " "So what if I know?  You are not a detective who specializes in investigating cases!  "Although Wang Yu said this, he was actually full of expectations for Lin Zhao. Lin Zhao said: "I am indeed not a recommended official, but I have read some books and am very familiar with the investigation.I have dabbled in something The Meng family has been very kind to me. Mr. Meng and Miss Meng are very good to me, so I took the liberty to come here, hoping to get to the bottom of this case and comfort Mr. Ruogu's spirit in heaven!  " "You can report the clues you know to the government, wouldn't it be better for the government to verify it?  Why do you have to participate in person?  "Wang Anshi seemed to disagree. Lin Zhao suddenly felt that the Wangs and his son did not seem to object to their own investigation, but he didn't know the reason! But it doesn't matter. The important thing is that if you can personally participate, it will be much easier to find out the truth.  Meng Ruoying can get away with it earlier, and it is also a great opportunity! After what happened at the birthday banquet today, Lin Zhao finally understood one thing. A slave is inferior to others, and a businessman is not much better. Even the richest man in the world is still being ignored.  Contempt. How could the Meng family be so prosperous if they didn't have imperial titles? Therefore, it was impossible to simply engage in business. In ancient times, Lin Zhao vaguely felt that developing an official career was the way to go.  Being able to get into the eyes of the future prime minister with his criminal investigation expertise may lead to many avenues in the future. With such complicated feelings, Lin Zhao said: "What you are saying is that some of the clues are closely related to the Meng family's inner house. I may be more familiar with it and it is convenient for me."  !  Furthermore, the time is not ripe now. Saying some things will not only fail to become effective evidence, but will also be criticized by others, which is counterproductive!  " Wang Yu smiled and said: "It seems that you know a lot of inside information!  " Lin Zhaodao: "It's just a coincidence, I got something by chance It can be regarded as God's will in the dark, just to clear the injustice for Mr. Meng!  " "If you participate, how long will it take to find out the truth?  "This is undoubtedly the issue that Wang Yu is most concerned about. "There is a drama! Lin Zhao's heart moved, and he immediately said with determination: "It may take two or three days in a hurry, or four or five days in a slow way!"  " "Seriously?  "Wang Yu was a little surprised, and Wang Anshi also felt a little unexpected. Lin Zhao nodded firmly and said: "Seriously!  If you can't do that, please punish the boy for overestimating his abilities and obstructing justice!  "This rare opportunity must not be missed. Lin Zhao is willing to take the risk! Seeing this, Wang Yu was full of joy. In his opinion, Lin Zhao is better than those recommendation officials who eat and drink! Now this matter is not only related to Meng Ruoying.  His own life was on the line. Recalling the article "Sniffing the Green Plums", Wang Yu believed that Lin Zhao would never be careless and would go all out to agree so simply. He must have had a clue.  ¡°Father, why don¡¯t you let Lin Zhao try it?  "Anyway, it's powerful and harmless, and Wang Yu thinks it's completely feasible. Seeing his son's approval, Wang Anshi felt a sense of cherishment in his heart. Meng Ruogu is dead, and the Lin Zhao in front of him seems to be pretty good, so if he doesn't give it a try, it would be the most benevolent and righteous thing to do.  . Magistrate Wang pondered for a long time, nodded slightly, and agreed! It was really not easy to get Mr. Niao to nod! Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that Wang Anshi and his son wanted to go to Beijing to meet you as soon as possible. This was definitely an opportunity for him!  Zhao stretched out his hand to wipe the sweat on his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. However, the responsibility on his shoulders made the pressure in his heart much greater After Wang Yu got his father's approval, he said: "This case has been submitted to Jiangning Mansion. My father  I will supervise it personally, so you have to work harder!  " "Thank you so much, sir, thank you so much, young master. I will definitely live up to your kindness!  "Wang Yu said: "Let's go, I will take you to visit Miss Meng!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the prison in Jiangning County, Lin  Zhao met Meng Ruoying. Within half a day, the arrogant and powerful Miss Meng became depressed and haggard. Her brother was suddenly killed and he was still in grief. He was suddenly accused of being a murderer and imprisoned unjustly.  How could she, a teenage woman, endure this situation so quickly? Meng Ruoying squatted in the corner, silent, and her mood was extremely low. She was thinking, who killed her brother? Why did her sister-in-law want to accuse her wrongly?   Meng Ruoying didn't dare to think about it. There were so many dirty things in her family. Unfortunately, she had no evidence and no one knew the whole story. Even her closest grandmother had abandoned her. Meng Ruoying felt deeply lonely.  Helpless. Especially since she was the only one in the empty women's prison, it was even more frightening! Because of Meng Ruoying's special status, Jiangning County Magistrate Shao Wenquan specially detained her alone The only hope was Lin Zhao!  It was time to ask him for help, but was he willing to help him? How could he, a book boy, get involved in such a murder case? After calming down, Meng Ruoying didn't have much hope, and then fell into despair in the damp and dirty prison.  He just sat on the ground and didn't care The cell door creaked, and Meng Ruoying didn't even raise her head. Maybe the female jailer came to deliver the stinky food.??How can she, a well-dressed young lady, swallow it?  What's more, now, she has no appetite at all!  "Miss!" Meng Ruoying was suddenly startled. She looked up and saw Lin Zhao standing at the door holding a food box!     he came!  Meng Ruoying's eyes lit up and she was so excited when she saw a glimmer of hope!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Are you hungry? Come! I brought you delicious food!" "Lin Zhao, did your grandmother ask you to come, or did you?" Meng Ruoying remembered something and asked hesitantly.  Lin Zhaodao: "The old lady is too sad and bedridden Don't worry about so much! These dishes are cooked by my cousin, and you can't eat them on weekdays!" Although she didn't answer directly, Meng Ruoying already understood it and couldn't help but  Looking sad!  "Okay, let's eat first!" The accompanying female jailer opened the cell door and handed the food box in.  Then he retreated to the door and guarded the door with the Jiangning County police officer.  Meng Ruoying stepped forward and mechanically opened the food box, which contained several exquisite side dishes.  Picking up the chopsticks numbly, he picked up the food and put it in his mouth. It tasted delicious.  Eating delicious food, my heart was full of sorrow and tears, and I couldn't help but burst into tears Lin Zhao said softly: "If you don't cry, it won't look good if you cry" "How long has it been, and you still have a slippery tongue?"  "Meng Ruoying was teased by him, so she choked and cursed!  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I have this kind of virtue, and it's not the first day that the eldest lady knows it!" "Huh!" Meng Ruoying stopped crying and asked, "How did you get in!" Lin Zhao said: "I'll go see you.  Now the prefect Wang has taken over the case and ordered me to participate in the investigation! " "You" Meng Ruoying was moved, and her eyes became wet again Lin Zhao said: "Don't cry, tell me, what happened at that time?  Did you find anything?" Meng Ruoying said: "I saw that Chen Xuan and my sister-in-law were gone, so I followed him to find out. So I followed him into my brother's yard. When I walked outside, I heard something.  There was movement inside I pushed in and found my brother lying in a pool of blood. He struggled for a while and then stopped moving" "That means the young master was already killed when you arrived!" "Yes!  Then he asked: "Have you ever seen Chen Xuan and Li?" "No!" Meng Ruoying hesitated slightly and asked: "Why did sister-in-law want to be wrongedis it her?" "Don't ask any more questions, I have already  I know in my heart that I will get to the bottom of this case and avenge the young master." Lin Zhao looked into Meng Ruoying's eyes and said firmly: "Don't worry, I will definitely rescue you from prison!"

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 15 Where does pregnancy come from?

    Meng Ruoying looked at Lin Zhaoyuan's retreating figure, tears welling up in her eyes again. He brought hope to her when she was most desperate.  She believed that Lin Zhao would find out the truth, save herself from prison, and avenge her brother.  In the midst of tears, Lin Zhao's firm steps gradually entered the girl's heart In addition to asking about the situation at the time of the crime, Lin Zhao came here to comfort Meng Ruoying and make her feel at ease!  He was really worried that Miss Meng would not be able to bear the pain of prison and would be depressed, desperate and suffer too much.  In the prison, Lin Zhao asked the female jailer to take good care of Meng Ruoying, and Gu Yuelun would prepare the meals and deliver them directly.  Because the prefect's son came with him, the jailer naturally did not dare to disobey and agreed with a nod and bow.  ¡°Despite this, the prison is dark, damp, and filthy, and it is not a place for humans at all.  Lin Zhao had made up his mind to rescue Meng Ruoying as quickly as possible.  After settling Meng Ruoying, Lin Zhao, accompanied by Wang Yu, went straight to the county government office to meet with the county magistrate Shao Wenquan.  What needs to be known now is the results of the autopsy and on-site investigation.  Shao Wenquan was very surprised. Why did the prefect bring a bookboy from the Meng family to the door and ask for details of the investigation?  Although he was confused, he didn't dare to say no, so he finally submitted this hot potato to the government office. If he continued to fail to cooperate well, it would be troublesome if the prefect Wang blamed him.  What's more, there is a little book boy who is eloquent now. He doesn't want to be second to Zhu Xueli!  The officers at the construction and inspection site received the summons and rushed over quickly. They thought it was an official from the government who came to inquire.  What he didn't want to see was a young man in coarse linen clothes, who was full of doubts.  The county magistrate Shao Wenquan said: "Brother Lin was appointed by the magistrate to participate in the investigation of the murder of Mr. Meng. You must answer his questions truthfully!" Lin Zhao didn't waste any time and stepped forward directly: "Are you a traitor? What are the results of the autopsy?  "Wuzhuo said: "It has been checked that Mr. Meng was killed by a sharp object. After comparison, the murder weapon was the candlestick at the scene." Lin Zhao nodded and asked: "Well! That's the direction of the wound.  "What's the angle?" "Uh" Lin Zhao said: "Is the weapon stabbing from the bottom up, or from the top down?"  I was short of time and didn¡¯t have time to examine it in detail!¡± ¡°So hasty?¡± Lin Zhao was quite dissatisfied and continued to ask: ¡°Are there any other injuries on the body?¡± ¡°Uh no¡± Lin Zhao panicked when he saw the man.  With a look on his face, he shouted: "Is it true, or is there no inspection at all? Answer truthfully!" He was shocked and whispered: "The Meng family is a big family and has already prepared to collect the remains. It is not convenient to go back and forth in front of the Meng family.  He must be examined carefully, otherwise he will be said to be disrespectful to the deceased. "It's a dereliction of duty! How can we help the deceased to clear his name?" Lin Zhao was furious!  If she hadn't intervened herself, Meng Ruoying might have been wronged based on the attitude of the Jiangning County police officers in handling the case!  The performance of his subordinates made Shao Wenquan a little confused. At the same time, he was secretly glad that it was the right thing to hand over the case, otherwise these people would have been able to find out nothing!  At the same time, he was also a little worried. Will Wang Yu, who was present, tell his father?  Will the prefect Wang blame him?  Little did he know that Wang Yu was also secretly rejoicing. It seemed that he was right to choose Lin Zhao. He was indeed much better than the gangsters.  His father and his son hope that the case can be concluded as soon as possible without a verdict or injustice, and it seems that it is not difficult now.  Lin Zhao asked again: "What are the results of the on-site investigation?" "Nothing abnormal was found!" Is there no clue, or are these losers neglecting their duties?  Lin Zhao had no intention of interrogating. Fortunately, the scene had been sealed and could be inspected again, but this autopsy Lin Zhao asked: "Wu Zuo, can you carefully examine the body again?" "I'm afraid this won't work!" Wu Zuo quickly waved his hand:  "Before I left, the Meng Mansion had already collected the body for burial. The deceased was a big one. I'm afraid it would be inconvenient to check again. I need the consent of the relatives" Lin Zhao suddenly had black lines on his head. This is a bit troublesome, Mr. Meng.  Can one consent to another autopsy?  That bitch Li will definitely obstruct it in every possible way.  The hasty autopsy has been completed, and it is understandable that the family members would not agree.  In ancient times, the dead were valued most, and even the government was helpless!  A certain detective once said: Corpses don¡¯t lie!  Lin Zhao believed that there must be clues on Meng Ruogu's body, which was also the most direct evidence and indispensable.     Now how to do?  Unless Mrs. Meng is persuaded first, but is this possible?  It was getting late, so Lin Zhao had to say goodbye to Wang Yu first and go home.?.  My heart was full of worry, wondering how Meng Ruoying could sleep peacefully in prison tonight?  The autopsy must be done as quickly as possible to find evidence.  But in the Meng Mansion, the old lady used to keep her word, but now that Mrs. Li has a golden belly, her voice has been greatly increased. If she pours some ecstasy soup into the old lady Meng, there will be great resistance!  Meng Ruogu didn't go home for more than a month in a row. Li's pregnancy was probably not from the Meng family, but it was treated as a treasure by the whole family. It was really ironic Hey, an idea flashed in Lin Zhao's mind, if Li's pregnancy was in her belly  If she is not of the Meng family, will Mrs. Meng's attitude change?  Li's testimony is not credible. This is the key to the problem!  How could I have ignored it before?  While Lin Zhao was blaming himself, he was also thinking about clues and evidence. What were the dregs of medicine collected last time?  Will it come in handy?  Another one is Meng Ruogu's itinerary After a sleepless night, Lin Zhao got up early and went straight to the drug store with the dregs of medicine in his arms.  The doctor sitting in the hall looked at the young man in front of him curiously. Didn't he know what the medicine he took was?  Lin Zhao did not explain much. He took out ten copper coins and said, "Sir, please help me. What are the medicinal materials in this medicine? What is its effect?" "Okay!" The doctor opened Lin Zhao's bag with a smile.  He identified the small cloth bag one by one: "Phellodendron, Lithospermum, Canzibu, Peilan, Huanhuacao, Borneol" As he spoke, his eyes showed suspicion and he asked: "May I ask who took this medicine?" Uh  !  Is there anything wrong?  Lin Zhao said: "No need to ask, just tell me the effect of this medicine!" The doctor sitting in the hall said: "This is a contraceptive pill" "Contraceptive pill?" After seeing Lin Zhao's astonished look, the doctor became confused.  With an expression on her chest, she said, "Yes, if a woman takes this medicine after having sex, she will not get pregnant." That's it!  Lin Zhao suddenly understood and understood many things, and immediately left with the important evidence of the medicine residue.  After his death, the doctor became suspicious. Could it be that the young lady secretly took medicine and refused to conceive a child for him?  The young man is so pitiful!  Lin Zhao returned to Meng Mansion happily and went straight to Meng Ruogu's study to look for other clues.  Unexpectedly, I happened to meet that bitch of the Li family on the road, dressed in the mourning clothes of a widow, ready to go and cry for Meng Ruogu.  "Lin Zhao? Where are you going? Are you really going to avenge that cheap girl who cruelly murdered her own brother?" Meng Ruoying's request for help that day was clearly heard by everyone, not to mention that she was an old enemy, so Li was very unhappy.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Yes, we will investigate this case to the bottom and find out the real culprit. We will avenge the eldest lady and avenge the young master!" Ms. Li snorted coldly: "Don't waste your efforts. That bitch murdered her own brother. There is no dispute.  The fact is that you are talkative and talk nonsense. Don¡¯t forget that youyour whole family is a slave of the Meng familyyou have to be careful and leave it alone, otherwise you will suffer in the future.  " As he spoke, he seemed to say to Xiao Tao who was accompanying him: "My husband is gone, so of course there is no need for a book boy. I heard that the front yard seems to be lacking a handyman to deliver the dung bucket" "Nah!  Lin Zhao sneered: "Threatening me? Hehe, you forgot to tell the young lady that the prefect Wang has appointed me to participate in the investigation. Until the case is revealed, young lady, you can't control me, hum!" "You" Li didn't  Thinking that Lin Zhao was so capable and climbed up to the magistrate, I couldn't help but feel anxious and angry!  Lin Zhao continued: "I have obtained some evidence. Some people only have a few days of being arrogant and domineering, so you can take care of yourself!" After saying that, he walked away and went straight to the study Xiao Tao couldn't help but said in panic: "Madam,  Could it be that he really found something?" Li was also a little frightened and worried, breathing quickly: "You can't find anything even for a little book boy? But be careful, let Chen Xuan know the news and let him find a way  " Lin Zhao jogged all the way to Meng Ruogu's residence, which was now blocked and guarded by Jiangning County police officers.  The officers had received the greeting from the county magistrate Shao Wenquan in advance, so Lin Zhao naturally got through unimpeded.  Entering the house, the blood stains were still there, which was shocking.  Thinking of Meng Ruogu's tragic death, Lin Zhao felt very uncomfortable. The only way forward was to find out the truth and bring the murderer to justice to avenge him.  Lin Zhao first searched the area and found no useful clues. It seemed that the officers were not lying.  Lin Zhao went into the study and looked through Meng Ruogu's books and manuscripts, hoping to find clues The hard work paid off, and Lin Zhao found a letter from a Xuanzhou scholar to Meng Ruogu, saying that he would invite some close friends to study on a study tour after the Lantern Festival.  Jiangning.  In the remaining memory, Meng Ruogu seems to have been out for more than ten days, accompanying a few scholar friends to sightsee the scenic spots, recite poems and compose poems. There is also a book of poems written by several people on the table for Meng Ruogu to write a preface!  Later, Meng Ruogu stayed in the state to study in order to write an article for Wang Anshi.  Think carefully about the past two months, Meng ?Yugu only returned home once, and it was the day he was framed for traveling through time!  Could it be that night?  Lin Zhao shook his head. He was particularly impressed at the beginning of the time travel.  He clearly remembered that when he came that morning, Meng Ruogu turned on the light and read at night. He stayed up all night and was still lying on the desk.  If that¡¯s the case, where did Li¡¯s pregnancy come from?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 16: Ready to come out

    The main hall of the Meng Mansion was a birthday banquet hall yesterday, but one day it became a mourning hall filled with plain elements, which is really sad.  The coffin was placed in the center, and incense, candles, and various sacrifices had been placed.  Mrs. Meng was sitting at the back with a dull look on her face. Her old heart had been hit and tortured.  She was thinking about what evil she had done in her life?  She was widowed at a young age and took care of her son. She didn't want her son to be a Jinshi in high school, but she died young, leaving two grandchildren to depend on each other.  I thought I would enjoy happiness in old age, but I didn't expect that my grandson would be killed.  The heavy blow has left the old man¡¯s heart broken and riddled with holes. What makes her especially confused is that her granddaughter killed her grandson.  To be honest, she didn't really believe it, but her grandson-in-law's conclusive testimony made people believe it.  Now I am really a lonely old man. Fortunately, my grandson-in-law has an unborn great-grandson in her belly. It would be great if it is a boy!  Mrs. Li knelt in front of the soul and burst into tears. Mrs. Meng felt very distressed and hurriedly asked someone to come forward to dissuade her.  The granddaughter-in-law's belly is too precious, and she must not make any mistakes due to excessive grief.  When relatives and friends received the news, many came to pay homage to the spirit, and all of them sighed.  This time, the Meng family was extremely happy and sad, and they were so humiliated!  It doesn't matter anymore. My grandson is gone, so what's the use of caring about it?  Mrs. Meng's blurry tearful eyes saw a group of people approaching. It seemed that there was the magistrate of Shao County and the prince who came to pay his birthday yesterday. Why was his grandson's book boy Lin Zhao following him?  There are still many government servants, what are they going to do?  The deceased was a big one, so everyone first offered incense and worship in front of the soul before coming to visit the family of the deceased!  Mrs. Meng said: "How many of you are here to pay homage to my poor grandson?" "Yes, Brother Meng died so young, which is really sad!" Wang Yu said in a deep voice: "People can't be resurrected after death, so why bother asking me to  Happy Valentine¡¯s Day!¡± ¡°Well, thank you very much, Mr. Wang!¡± Mrs. Meng was very strong and wiped away her tears in thanks!  Shao Wenquan stepped forward and said: "Old Madam, I am here to pay my respects to Mr. Meng, and secondly, I am here to investigate the case!" "Investigation? Is there any result?" Old Madam Meng asked tremblingly, the palms and backs of her hands were full of flesh.  , it has been difficult for her to accept the fact that her granddaughter killed her brother!  "Brother Lin, tell me!" Shao Wenquan knew that there was trouble ahead, so he quickly threw the hot potato out.  Lin Zhao had no choice but to come forward and say respectfully: "Old madam, the young master died in an unknown manner. He asked me in a dream last night that he had evidence hidden in his body and asked me to help him redress his injustice. Therefore, he reported it to Mr. Shao and asked for the old madam's approval to open the case.  Let¡¯s re-examine the coffin and look for evidence!¡± Mrs. Meng asked, ¡°Hasn¡¯t the county government¡¯s investigation been done?¡± Lin Zhao replied, ¡°The previous examination was too rough and many clues were ignored.  Looking for clues and evidence to avenge the young master, we need to conduct a new investigation! " Mrs. Meng had a look of confusion on her face, and she was obviously not very willing!  Although Mrs. Li didn't know what Lin Zhao's purpose was, she instinctively objected: "It's too much. The deceased is the most important. You are bullying others too much!" Then she turned to the old lady and said: "Grandma, my husband has suffered a tragedy and has been buried. How can you disturb the peace?"  "How can you watch them turn over your husband's body?" "Old madam, this is also to avenge the young master. I hope you understand and agree!" Lin Zhao explained softly.  "What kind of revenge, what benefits have some people promised you? This is too rude!" Li asked in a deep voice.  Lin Zhao did not answer, but said bluntly: "Old lady, the palms and backs of your hands are full of flesh. Why don't you want your granddaughter for the sake of your so-called 'great-grandson'? Aren't you afraid of harming your granddaughter by mistake, trusting a villain by mistake, and destroying your big family?"  Do you want to hand over your business to others? " "What do you mean?" Mrs. Meng's face gradually became serious.  Lin Zhaodao: "It is true that you feel sorry for your great-grandson, but what should you do if someone is not a descendant of the Meng family?" "What?" Mrs. Meng was suddenly shocked, and Mrs. Li's face turned pale instantly!  "Bold maniacs, talking nonsense" Chen Xuan received a summons from Li and came to find out what was going on, but found that something was wrong with the atmosphere. Unfortunately, it was difficult to leave easily once he came.  Especially when he just walked into the mourning hall and heard Lin Zhao's shocking words, he couldn't help but be shocked and shouted to stop.  "Chen Xuan, you came just in time! What does this matter have to do with you? Why are you so nervous?" Lin Zhao asked a few questions, then ignored him and said instead: "Old madam, I know this is cruel to you.  , but I still have to speak out. Someone is cruelly killing your grandchildren and pretending to be a bastard to seize the Meng family's property. Can you agree? " "What did you say?"  The person was trembling all over. Mrs. Li glared at Lin Zhao fiercely, stepped forward and said: "Grandma, don't listen to his nonsense, don't get angry!" Mrs. Meng is much stronger than she thought.Pushing Li away with his hand, he looked at Lin Zhao and shouted sternly: "Speak clearly!" Lin Zhao said: "After the Lantern Festival, several of the young master's friends came from Xuanzhou, and the young master accompanied them to travel to Jiangning for many days.  He never went home. After that, he stayed in the state school because of studying hard. He didn¡¯t come back until yesterday for the old lady¡¯s birthday. Everyone in the family knew about this. " "  The young lady is more than one month pregnant, and the young master went back to his residence to stay overnight, it seems to be the first day of February!" Xiao Tao rushed to answer, with a hint of joy on her lips, the time was just right.  Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice: "Madam, are you sure you were pregnant that night?" "Youhow could you be so rude?" "Answer me!" Lin Zhao shouted.  Li was shocked and couldn't help but trembled with fear, and hesitantly said: "It was on that day that my husband stayed at home and left incense for the Meng family!" "You lied!" Lin Zhao said coldly: "You admitted it yourself,  In the past two months, the young master only stayed in the house on the first day of February. Unfortunately, the young master studied hard and stayed up late to read, so he didn't even go to bed! " "Don't talk nonsense. What evidence is there?"  A book, said: "Do you need a voucher? Okay! The young master has the habit of taking notes while studying. This book was found in the study room. It contains the notes that the young master took while studying that night, and it is marked with the time, the first day of February.  ! Early in the morning of the second day of junior high school, I went to the study, and the young master was still taking a nap in the study! " "Uh" Mrs. Li was suddenly startled, and when she saw Chen Xuan's face in a panic, she calmed down and said, "What happened to our husband and wife's boudoir?  Is it known to outsiders? Could it be that you made up some of the so-called evidence? " "Hehe, okay! Let's leave it at that!" Lin Zhao smiled lightly and said, "I remembered another incident.  I don¡¯t know what it is and how effective it is!¡± Mrs. Li¡¯s heart skipped a beat and she replied calmly: ¡°Of course they are some nourishing medicinal materials. Why do you ask?¡± Lin Zhao said with a smile: ¡°On the morning of the second day of February, I went to the study to see the young master and left the bed.  My clothes were torn from the flower branches in the yard, and I accidentally saw a pile of medicinal residues dumped under the flower tree. Out of curiosity, I collected them and dried them. The main ones were these medicinal herbs: Phellodendron cypress, Lithospermum odorifera, and Silkworm seeds.  Bu, Perrin, Huanhuacao, Borneol I don't know any medical skills, so I asked a doctor to consult, and he told me that it was a contraceptive pill. I wonder who took this medicine? " "Nonsense, the young lady is pregnant.  How could you take this medicine" Xiao Tao was panicked and rushed to refute.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Yes, how can the young lady take birth control pills? Who in the house doesn't know that the old lady is waiting to have her great-grandson!" Mrs. Li was still smart and said coldly: "I don't know where you got it from  What is the purpose of slandering me?" Lin Zhao said: "Young lady, may I ask where the medicine jar you used to boil medicine is?" "How could I know about such a trivial matter?"  Don't ask.  "Xiao Tao, then you must know" "II" "I just asked the steward Yu who is in charge of the utensils in the house. The medicine jar used by the young lady is made of celadon. A piece of it was knocked off a month ago.  Replace it with a new one What a coincidence, I just happened to find this among the pile of medicine residue!" He raised a piece of celadon and presented it in front of everyone, saying, "I can let Manager Yu identify it.  Isn't it the fragment of Madam's? This kind of thing cannot be forged! " "This" Li was confused and didn't know how to explain. Xiao Tao was even more panicked. He was the one who handled the medicine residue.  Hidden, but didn't want to be discovered by Lin Zhao.  On the other side, Chen Xuan had already realized that coming here today was a big mistake, and said calmly: "What can a piece of porcelain prove? Maybe you replaced the dregs of my wife's tonic" "That's good.  ! This is indeed possible. So I request an autopsy for evidence!" Lin said solemnly: "If I am wrong, I am willing to bear the blame for slander." After saying this, he looked at Mrs. Meng quietly.  , these two pieces of evidence are not absolute ironclad evidence, nor are they rigorous enough.  But it has inevitably planted doubts in everyone's minds, and that's enough.  Mrs. Meng is no exception. The inheritance of the Meng family's incense is a big deal, not to mention the lives of her grandchildren, so she has to be cautious!  Mrs. Meng was silent for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "Open the coffin!" "Grandma" Li was about to dissuade her, but was stopped by Chen Xuan's look. Any further obstruction at this time would be to conceal the truth, making it even more suspicious.  In his opinion, it didn't matter even if the coffin was opened and the autopsy was performed. If nothing was found, what could Lin Zhao do?  If there is no irrefutable evidence, what can you do to me if you refuse to admit it?  After Mrs. Meng agreed, the county government officer stepped forward and opened the coffin lid.  Lin ?He stepped forward and saw Meng Ruogu's pale face, his expression slightly sad, but now was not the time to be sad.  Then he called Zuo Zuo and followed him to do the autopsy.  The first thing to check is the inclination of the wound, which was inserted from the upper right.  Then he checked other injuries on his body and found two bruises on both arms. There was a small bruise on the outside of the ulna on the right arm, which seemed to be caused by the collision.  There is a ring-shaped bruise on the wrist of the left arm, and its shape is somewhat similar to that of palming or pinching.  "Wu Zuo couldn't help but feel ashamed when he saw this. He had indeed ignored many clues. This little brother Lin really had a couple of tricks up his sleeve!  ¡° Then he discovered that Meng Ruogu¡¯s right index finger was extended, but the other fingers were clenched into a fist. Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but look confused.  The servant who participated in the burial said: "The master's fingers are tightly clenched. We tried but couldn't open it, so we have to do this!" After Lin Zhao observed carefully, he found something abnormal.  The movement of the index finger is like pointing or asking for help. Why should the fist be clenched?  Somewhat unreasonable!  Unless Meng Ruogu did it intentionally, could there be any clues hidden behind it?  Lin Zhao's eyes lit up and he tried to spread his fingers, but failed.  I turned to Wu Zuo and was told that I could only open it by breaking off my fingers.  Ms. Li immediately stopped her with tears in her eyes: "Absolutely not My husband suffered a tragic tragedy. You open the coffin for an autopsy and disturb the peace! Do you still want to damage your husband's body? This is too much!"  It couldn't be done, but it wasn't impossible. Lin Zhao asked his servants in a deep voice: "Go get some ice cubes and hot water!" Every big family has an ice cellar for cooling off in the summer, which is quite convenient.  Li asked: "What are you going to do? After all the hard work, if there is no result, I will not agree!" "Who said there is no result?" Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Zhao said: "I and I just checked the young master's wound  The scars on his body can already prove something!" He looked around at everyone and said word by word: "At least it can be proved that the murderer is not the eldest lady!" As soon as this statement came out, everyone's eyes widened and their attention increased!  Shao Wenquan asked: "Brother Lin, what's the basis?" Lin Zhao explained: "The master's fatal wound was on his neck. Based on the condition of the wound, it can be judged that the spike of the candlestick penetrated from the upper right side." "That's right!  "Wu Zuo echoed!  "If that's the case think about it, the eldest lady is several inches taller than the young master. If you want to stab her, you should stab her from your back, and the wound should come from the bottom up" Lin Zhao gestured as he spoke.  Chen Xuan snorted coldly: "Can't she hold the candlestick high and stab it from top to bottom? Plus the length of her arms is enough!" Lin Zhaodao: "Well said! If so, the possibility of being stabbed is much smaller.  , or even miss it at all. The young master noticed the process of holding the candlestick high, and then blocked or evaded it! " "What if Brother Ruogu didn't block and dodge, or was it a sneak attack from behind?" Chen Xuan raised another possibility.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "No, it was not a sneak attack. The young master also blocked it! There is a bruise on the outside of the ulna of the young master's right arm, which was caused by the collision To be precise, it should have been left when he blocked the attack from the assailant  and there is a ring-shaped bruise on the left arm, which was caused by a heavy hand. The situation at that time should be that the young master failed to block, and his other hand was held hard by someone, and he was unable to resist being stabbed  "While speaking, he made movements to cover up, and everyone saw it very vividly "Wu Zuo, what do you think of this?" Shao Wenquan asked.  Wu Zuo nodded and said: "Yes, that's right! There are bruises on Mr. Meng's wall, which proves that he resisted before his death." At this moment, he already admired Lin Zhao, not to mention that this was the fact, so he naturally agreed.  Just at this time, ice cubes and hot water were delivered. Lin Zhao said: "Zuo Zuo, I'd like to ask you a favor. First use ice cubes to cool down the young master's right hand, and then soak it in hot water" Everyone didn't understand what was going on, and they were very attentive.  Kuai was attracted by Lin Zhao.  Just listen to him continue: "Judging from the shape and extent of the bruises, the person holding the young master's arm is stronger than the young master. The young master is a thin scholar. Although his strength is not strong, he is still weaker than Miss Meng, a female prostitute.  Women must be strong! From this we can see that the murderer cannot be Miss Meng!" Lin Zhao explained it very clearly. When everyone thought about it carefully, it was indeed true!  Mrs. Meng asked tremblingly: "Ruoying was wronged?" "Yes!" Shao Wenquan was very excited and asked: "Who is the murderer?" Lin Zhao said: "Judging from the direction of the wound, this person's figure  It should be taller, at least as strong as the young master. Based on the overall analysis, it should be a slightly taller man!" Shao Wenquan thought and nodded: "Yes, it should be a man!" Wang Yu was also very happy!  joy, smiled and said: "Brother Lin's analysis is reasonable!" "Everyone must remember the situation at that time. The princess was murdered just a few moments after she left the banquet and returned to the room. When Miss Meng came in, the young master died, and then someone arrived. The murderer committed the crime.  There was no time to leave, so we still stayed at the scene. Who was the first person to arrive at the scene? Who was the murderer?"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 17: Ironclad Evidence

    PS: I have something to go out today, so the update is late, sorry!  Will update twice a day starting tomorrow!  ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª When the incident occurred, the first three men who arrived at the scene were Lin Zhao, Wang Yu and Chen  Announcement.  The prefect's son is naturally excluded, and Lin Zhao, who serves as a witness with each other, is naturally fine.  Ever since, everyone's eyes fell on Chen Xuan!  "That's right, it's you!" Lin Zhao pointed at Chen Xuan coldly.  Chen Xuan's eyes were a little panicked, and he stammered: "You are spitting blood! I I have no grievances with Brother Ruogu, so what motive is there for killing people?" "You have the nerve to say it!" Lin Zhao sneered, "Why did you commit perjury to frame me?  Where is Miss Meng? What is your intention in approaching Miss Meng and then seducing a married woman of the Meng family? " "You?" Mrs. Meng was shocked and extremely angry.  Everyone else was also surprised. The Meng family's uncle-to-be and the young lady had an affair?  There is such a thing!  Lin Zhaodao: "Old madam, do you still remember that day when I was unjustly accused of peeking at the young madam changing clothes? In fact, I did see it, but what I saw was the affair between Chen Xuan and Li. It was precisely because of this that they  The villain first complained and framed me in various ways, just to silence me. After I found out, he used Xiao Tao as a scapegoat! "Nonsense! It was all my fault that day and had nothing to do with the young lady  Besides, if you didn't tell me then, why are you making this up now?" Xiao Tao seemed very loyal at this time and took the initiative to take the blame.  Lin Zhaodao: "The old lady knows that I had no evidence at that time. No one would believe me if I told you, and I would be accused of a false accusation. I have also blamed myself these past two days. If I had been brave enough to speak out, the young master might have been spared.  , the eldest lady will not be unjustly imprisoned!" Mrs. Meng secretly said that if Lin Zhao really said it at that time, he would definitely not believe it.  Everyone also understood very well, and it was undoubtedly wise to remain silent and not ask questions.  With one sentence, Shao Wenquan was reminded, and he immediately sent people back to the prison to release Meng Ruoying.  No matter who the murderer is, at least Miss Meng is innocent.  Lin Zhao continued: "It was from that day on that I paid attention to collecting evidence. The first thing was the medicine residue that I accidentally discovered. That day Xiaotao was indeed decoction, but it was not a tonic, but something prepared for her master just in case.  It's a pity that I discovered the matter. Although they complained first and escaped disaster, Ms. Li failed to take the medicine in time in a panic. In fact, no one noticed when the medicine residue was dumped as usual, but some people were guilty.  He was worried that someone would find clues in it, so he dumped it in a secret place under the flower tree. In the panic, he even knocked off a piece of porcelain and it was his own fault. "No one thought that there was such a reason behind it, Meng!  There is also filth inside the house.  Wang Yu also finally understood the reason for Lin Zhao's confidence.  If you don't know some inside information, it is really difficult for others to find a clue.  Lin Zhao continued: "She didn't take the medicine. She thought she was fine, but she didn't expect that she was actually pregnant. Her belly would get bigger day by day, and if it wasn't dealt with in time, it wouldn't be able to be hidden for a long time. Unfortunately, the father of the child hid and didn't show up until his birthday yesterday.  You had a chance at the banquet. You two must have gone to a secluded place to discuss countermeasures, so you two returned to the courtyard to get the article and found out about the two of you.  ! If the matter were revealed, both men and women would be ruined, so they took the candlestick and stabbed the young master in desperation. The young master had been studying hard for many years and was weak. He could not resist. The analysis was reasonable and very reasonable.  The image restored the situation of that day very well, and everyone had a clear picture: "Originally, the murderer could not escape his guilt, but it happened that Miss Meng arrived at this time.  Speaking of which, it's my fault. At that time, I found that the dog man and woman were quite confused after leaving the table. Ms. Meng noticed it. She must have wanted to follow him to find out what happened, but she didn't want to become someone else's scapegoat.  " Lin Zhao paused slightly and continued his analysis: "The murderer was in a panic at the time. When Miss Meng arrived, they originally wanted to avoid it temporarily.  Miss Meng's scream would attract everyone, and she would no longer be able to escape.  The murderer is quite smart, and he can be considered as quick to act in a hurry!  It was still the villain who complained first, falsified his confession, and despicably framed Ms. Meng, slandering her for murdering her brother, and wanted to kill Ms. Meng.  What a plan!  Kill two birds with one stone!  " Lin Zhao seemed to be praising him, but the coldness and anger in his words made people feel cold all over! Then he added: "Pregnancy, which was originally the most troublesome, turned out to be a turning point and a cover.  The young master did return to the house on the day of the affair, and the time was correct. Once Mr. Meng left, there was no evidence of his death.  The son in the slut's womb will naturally become the hope of incense. The old lady will love and trust him, and the testimony will become credible.  The death of the Meng brothers and sisters is a injustice, and the Meng family will take care of their businessOf course it falls into the trap, a good plan to kill two birds with one stone!  " Chen Xuan said coldly: "Are you done?  A lot of what you said is your guess and inference. Where is the evidence?  It seems that the things you listed before are not all ironclad evidence. There are also many loopholes. It is entirely possible that they are coincidences.  Lin Zhaodao: "What's the motive for plotting to frame Miss Meng?"  Why did you two commit perjury?  Putting some things together, can you make it clear?  How else to quibble?  Turn up your sleeves and see what's on your arms?  " Under the gaze of everyone, Chen Xuan did not dare to disobey. There was a slight bruise on his left arm. Lin Zhao said: "Would you like to compare it and see if there is any similarity with the scar on the young master's arm?  "Everyone could see clearly that it was indeed caused by a collision during a fight. Chen Xuandao: "Is this considered evidence?  I accidentally collided with it, it was just a coincidence!  " "There are so many coincidences in the world!  "Lin Zhao sneered! Wang Yu and Shao Wenquan were a little anxious. This is indeed the case. Everyone completely believes it. However, in terms of legal principles, if there is no absolute ironclad evidence, there are indeed some flaws in trying to finalize the case. Mrs. Meng is already full of doubts. She  Now they need a definite answer. Li Shi and Xiao Tao are full of luck. If Lin Zhaoruo can't produce any ironclad evidence, he might be able to escape. At this moment, Wuzuo said excitedly: "Brother Lin, your fists are open!  "Due to the constant alternation of ice compress cooling and hot water immersion, Meng Ruogu's right fist finally loosened due to thermal expansion and contraction. Lin Zhao and Wu Zuo carefully opened a gap and embedded the nails deep in their palms.  Pulling it out, a short blue silk thread at the top was exposed. Lin Zhao's solemn color suddenly relaxed, and he turned around and said: "Chen Xuan, you are dead!"  " Chen Xuan and Li were both stunned. Could it be that he really found some evidence? Wang Yu was also happy and looked up. Lin Zhao raised the bamboo tweezers, holding a blue silk thread between them, and said: "Just now, everyone  Everyone saw it. This thread was found on the young master's fingernail.  The young master held it tightly in his hands before he died, which obviously had a profound meaning. He was telling us information about the murderer.  " Then he looked at Chen Xuan relaxedly and said, "A blue silk thread, you can see it clearly!  I remember that yesterday you seemed to be wearing a sapphire blue silk dress. May I ask why the silk thread on your dress was in Mr. Meng's hands?  " Chen Xuan suddenly panicked and hesitated: "Maybe it belongs to someone else!  "I'm not the only one wearing blue" "Should I go to your house immediately to search for clothes and compare them?"  "Lin Zhao kept chasing after him! "So what if it's mine?  Maybe it was caused by my previous contact with Brother Wakatani!  "Chen Xuan has made up his mind and will not give up until he reaches the Yellow River. "Is your coincidence really that great?  Mr. Meng's nails are not flat and have fresh rough chips. They should have been damaged in the fight. It is for this reason that the silk thread on the murderer's clothes was hung up. It can be seen that there is God's will in the dark, and the sky net is not leaking.  !  " "Good morning, Chen Xuan!  " Mrs. Meng was furious. She was convinced of this! Lin Zhao's analysis was very thorough. Now all the clues are gathered together, and the indisputable facts are before our eyes. Shao Wenquan said: "Chen Xuan, it's in vain that you are also a scholar.  I don't want to do such an immoral and cruel thing!  " "My lord, I am unjustly accused" "The facts are before our eyes, how can we allow you to quibble!  "Shao Wenquan shouted, and the officers at the prefectural and county levels had already stepped forward to surround Chen Xuan and prepare to capture him! The matter had reached this point and could no longer be denied. Chen Xuan was greatly frightened. He never expected that a piece of silk thread would turn out to be fatal.  He didn't expect to die in Lin Zhao's hands. Chen Xuan was filled with hatred! He pointed at Li in a hurry and said loudly: "It's her, it's her who seduced me Meng Ruogu is not me either.  It was her who killedshe murdered her husband" Lin Zhao said coldly: "You have the guts to do it but don't have the guts to admit it, and you find a woman to shirk the responsibility, you coward!  " The Li family was already without a master, and Chen Xuan's aggressive attempts to shift the blame onto her frightened her even more. "Song Xingtong" clearly stipulates that murdering one's husband is a heinous crime and is punishable by death.  Perhaps out of fear, or perhaps in order to deny the accusation, Li immediately lost control and shouted: "You want me to be the scapegoat too?  Why are you approaching me?  Isn't it just to seek the Meng family's wealth?  Who told me that if I kill two birds with one stone, I can naturally take over the family business?  who is it?  Who is it" This further proves the fact that the two committed the crime. It has been inferred that the murderer is a man, so Chen Xuan cannot deny it in any case. The officer immediately stepped forward and took Chen Xuan, Li Shi and Xiao Tao to  The prisoner was captured! Wang Yu let out a sigh of relief. Lin Zhao solved the case in less than two days. He was indeed right.? Now my father can go to Bianjing with peace of mind.  Shao Wen is also quite satisfied with the complete version, but it is inevitable that he has some regrets.  If I had known that there was such a master of detective work, why would I pass it on to the government office?  Great political achievements and reputation have been given to others!  But they completely ignored that it was the prefect Wang who had a keen eye for recognizing talents!  Chen Xuan and others were taken away. Mrs. Meng watched from a distance, crying!  Who would have thought that the candidate for the grandson-in-law whom I admired turned out to be such a despicable and vicious person, and the gentle and virtuous granddaughter-in-law turned out to be a nymphomaniac slut. What an old fool and blind person!  She almost killed her only granddaughter because of this, and what made her even more sad was that the Meng family's incense was cut off Lin Zhao sighed lightly, this fact was indeed too cruel to Mrs. Meng, but it was impossible not to say it, alas!  I hope the old man will be strong enough to get through it.  As he was sighing, he suddenly heard a low sobbing coming from behind him.  When I turned around, I saw Meng Ruoying standing at the door, covering her face and crying

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 18: The old grandmother visits her grandson-in-law

    Chen Xuan and Li were imprisoned, and a few days later Wang Anshi, the prefect of Jiangning, opened a court for interrogation.  The prisoner Chen Xuan murdered Meng Ruogu, the son of the Meng family, and falsely accused Miss Meng Ruoying. The evidence is conclusive.  Chen Xuan was convicted of murder and false accusation, and was sentenced to death by beheading. He will be executed after a review by the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.  Mrs. Li did not abide by the rules of women, committed adultery and then murdered her husband.  "Song Xingtong" clearly stipulates that murdering one's husband is an evil treason and a heinous capital crime.  However, the murder was committed by Chen Xuan, and she was only regarded as an accomplice. Because she was pregnant, her sentence was changed to exile.  It's a pity that fate has already been decided. She was lucky enough to survive because of the evil son in her belly. In October, the relationship between mother and son was cut off, and they did not escape death. This also caused another turmoil. These are all for later Then Wang Anshi and his son left Jiangning.  He hurried to Bianjing to meet the young monarch Zhao Xu, who had only been on the throne for a year.  After the case came to light and the news spread, the city of Jiangning was in an uproar. No one expected such a result behind the murder of the Meng family.  The aunt-to-be committed adultery with her uncle and sister-in-law, and after the affair was discovered, she murdered her husband. Chen Xuan and Li were also shouted at and beaten, cursed and condemned Miss Meng was acquitted, but it is inevitable that people lamented that this is the only daughter of the Meng family.  , the incense is finally broken.  Of course, there are many people who are interested. If anyone marries Miss Meng, it will be a dowry of several gold mountains!  Even if it¡¯s to marry into the family¡­it¡¯s still a million people¡¯s wish!  At the same time, people are talking about how Lin Zhao, the scholar of the Meng family, observed the details, collected evidence, and boldly recommended himself to persuade the prefect.  Subsequently, the details of the case were analyzed, the truth was found out, and the murderer was brought to justice. They were all described vividly and vividly. Lin Zhao was already labeled as a little detective!  But the protagonist Lin Zhao was not excited at all. After all, Meng Ruogu died, which was a huge regret.  And there was Meng Ruoying, who presided over and arranged Meng Ruogu's funeral resolutely, and still looked so capable.  But Lin Zhao found that Meng Ruoying had been silent and depressed since she returned home, which was inevitably worrying In contrast, Mrs. Meng was even more worried.  After the heartbreaking pain, the weather-beaten old man had managed to get over it and accepted the fact that his grandson had passed away and the Meng family had no male.  Now her only relative is her granddaughter Ruoying, but her granddaughter's condition is really worrying!  Mrs. Meng blamed herself very much for this. She was thinking that her granddaughter was probably blaming herself. After all, she almost made a big mistake by not trusting her at the most critical moment.  She wanted to apologize to her granddaughter in person, but she never had the chance to do so. She was also worried about whether it would be effective.  It might have been better if someone had made peace from the middle.  After thinking about it, Mrs. Meng thought of Lin Zhao.  His granddaughter can turn to him for help in the most difficult time. Lin Zhao is also willing to stand up for his granddaughter and is eloquent. There is no more suitable candidate than him.  When Mrs. Meng mentioned it, Lin Zhao nodded in agreement. This was exactly what he was worried about, so he was naturally obligated.  The sky was clear, the flowers were blooming, and the green plum branches were still full. Meng Ruoying stood in the garden dressed in plain clothes, completely losing the interest she had a few days ago.  The original cheerfulness and confidence turned into silence and depression, and the whole person's mental state was very bad. Lin Zhao saw it and was very worried!  "Ruoying!" Lin Zhao boldly changed his title today!  "Brother!" Meng Ruoying couldn't help but be surprised. In the past, her eldest brother would sometimes call him this, but she didn't want to turn around and see Lin Zhao instead.  Maybe in the past, he was a little bit inferior and did not know the inferiority of others, but now he was not dissatisfied with Lin Zhao at all. Instead, he was disappointed and sad.  Lin Zhao shook his head gently and said, "The young master has left!" "Oh!" Meng Ruoying nodded slightly, but there was always a lingering gloom in her eyes.  The death of her brother made her immersed in sadness. After learning the whole story, she felt even more self-blame.  She had never noticed that there was such filth in the house Lin Zhao said softly: "This matter is not your fault, it is Li's unruly behavior towards women, Chen Xuan is despicable and evil, why should you use other people's mistakes to do this?"  How about punishing yourself? Besides, you have been doing your best to take care of your business, and you don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on in the house. " "Yes! I thought I would take care of my business and let my brother concentrate on his studies, but in the end ugh and  You, knowing clearly that they had an affair, why didn't you tell her earlier, maybe your brother wouldn't" Meng Ruoying burst into tears and kept hitting Lin Zhao's chest with her pink fist.  "Yes! I have been blaming myself. If I had spoken out bravely at that time, all this tragedy would not have happened Unfortunately, is there any use in regretting? The young master is already dead. To clear his name, avenge the murderer, and provide him with a good cause.  A beautiful funeral, we have done everything we need to do. People cannot be resurrected. Should we look forward and think more about the living people? The Meng family needs you, and your seventy-year-old grandmother needs you even more.  Can you be stronger?" Lin Zhao's voice was loud and sounded like a warning.  The servant in the mansionAfter hearing this, they all stayed away from each other, even though Lin Zhao was nominally the same as them.  But they all knew very well that this time Lin Zhao was undoubtedly the great benefactor of the Meng family, not to mention that the prefect also favored him. He was no longer an ordinary person, but a completely transcendent existence.  Look, people can now yell at the eldest lady!  After learning the whole story, she also knew that Lin Zhao was in trouble. At that time, she had always misunderstood him and most likely would not believe it.  But the grief in her heart made her act a bit inexplicably and even make unreasonable complaints.  Lin Zhao was so shocked that his expression suddenly turned gloomy. When he mentioned Mrs. Meng, he couldn't help but feel a little sad!  "I know you have a knot in your heart. Although you don't say it, in your heart you are actually complaining about the old lady and complaining that she doesn't trust you In fact, you misunderstood her." Lin Zhao explained: "A seventy-year-old  The old man's thinking is no longer very clear, and it is possible to be deceived by others. Why did the old lady choose to believe in the Li family at that time? It was because she subconsciously cared about the inheritance of incense, and unknowingly she was biased In fact, she had been struggling in her heart.  , I have never wanted to believe this fact You don't know how happy she was when you were proven innocent that day In the past few days, the old lady has been blaming herself, blaming herself for being confused, blind, and almost harmed her.  She has lost her own granddaughter. She hopes to gain your understanding. She is very worried about you She is already a seventy-year-old man, and you are the only relative in this world Forgive her! Don't let her be lonely and worried.  "The knot in Meng Ruoying's heart was opened, and all the anguish in her heart was released in an instant, and her tears rushed into Lin Zhao's arms like a torrent.  Maybe at this moment, she needs a shoulder to lean on Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Okay, stop crying, it won't look good if you cry again! Well, I still like the confident and strong Miss Meng" "Hmph  " Meng Ruoying burst into tears and laughed, and said angrily: "You are a disciple, and you are becoming more and more useless" "Haha, but you came here on your own, I didn't take advantage of others' danger!" "You also said!  " Mrs. Meng stood on the small building in the distance and could see clearly. Seeing her granddaughter's smile again, she finally let go of her hanging heart. Lin Zhao really had a couple of things.  This guy is good!  It looks like a perfect match for Ruoying!  Mrs. Meng originally cared about being well-matched, but this painful lesson taught her that birth and status were not important, and good character was the most important thing.  Mrs. Meng was just watching from a distance. The old grandmother looked at her grandson-in-law, and the more she looked at her, the more pleasing she became!  I wonder what the two children think?  How great it would be if this child could join the Meng family!  I have to explore Gu Qi's tone when I have some free time

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 19: Going to Bianjing

    Gu Qi was invited over by Mrs. Meng in a daze, and was a little confused as to what was going on.  Probably it has something to do with nephew Lin Zhao!  His mood was very complicated these days. After all, Lin Zhao didn't listen to him and participated personally to find out the truth.  The Meng family has shown great kindness to them, and it is appropriate to avenge the injustice of the Meng family brothers and sisters.  But Lin Zhao has been in the limelight during this period, and he is even favored by the prefect. It would be fine if it were someone else. But the prefect Wang is still a Hanlin bachelor, and is about to go to Bianjing to meet the king Silly boy, why don't you listen to your uncle?  Woolen cloth?  Gu Qi walked into the back hall secretly worried. Mrs. Meng had been waiting for a long time. When they saw her, she smiled and said: "Ah Qi is here, sit down!" Such enthusiasm made Gu Qi a little flattered, and then she felt relieved.  It seems that he took advantage of his nephew.  "Thank you, madam!" Gu Qi sat down anxiously!  Mrs. Meng ordered the maid to serve tea again and said, "Ah Qi, you have been in the Meng family for almost twenty years, right?" "Eighteen years!" Gu Qi guessed the old lady's purpose.  Mrs. Meng nodded and said: "Then Lin Zhao must be eighteen years old! I still remember that when you brought him to Meng's house, he was still an infant, and now he has grown into a big man!" "That's right!  Thanks to the old lady for taking him in, otherwise my nephew would have starved to death on the streets of Jiangning!" It was for this reason that Gu Qicai was grateful to the Meng family.  Mrs. Meng said: "It's not easy for you. You fled all the way from the north to the south of the Yangtze River with a child You are a brother who is so generous. You pulled your nephew to grow up and treated him as your own son. My sister and I are blessed in heaven.  The spirit society will be very happy and grateful to you! " Mentioning this matter, Gu Qi's expression suddenly became a little sad, and his eyes were dull, as if he had returned to that night of blazing fire "Lin Zhao's parents are gone, so it is inevitable for you to be an uncle.  You need to worry more This child is already eighteen years old. As the saying goes, a man should get married. Have you considered Lin Zhao's marriage? "Uh uh Gu Qi was stunned. He didn't expect Mrs. Meng's marriage at all.  This is the purpose!  When asked about the nephew's marriage, could he arrange marriage for Zhao'er?  She smiled and said, "I haven't taken care of this yet. I think Zhao'er is still young. Let's talk about it in two years." Mrs. Meng said: "It's not too young anymore. Marriage is a major matter. Parents have ordered a matchmaker. I have an idea to share with you.  "Tell me what you want!" "How about you and I being in-laws?" Mrs. Meng said without saying a word.  There were too many shocking things today. Gu Qi's reaction was a little slow, and he asked doubtfully: "Old madam you mean?" That was obviously what he meant, but Gu Qi always felt that it seemed impossible.  Mrs. Meng said: "The old lady just told her the story, and Ruogu left like that. Ruoying was the only girl left in the Meng family. I originally wanted to marry her off in a glamorous way, but with such a huge family fortune and  If the lintel of the Meng family is just like this I would always be reluctant to part with it So I thought about recruiting a son-in-law for Ruoying Chen Xuan's lesson this time made me understand a truth, family status and family background are all illusions, and good character and talent  The most real. Lin Zhao is what you and I have grown up watching. He is loyal and honest, and he is also smart and capable The most important thing is that the two children Ruoying and Lin Zhao seem to have some fate and affection So what?  , I want to discuss with you, if possible, let Lin Zhao marry into my Meng family! What do you think? But don¡¯t worry" Mrs. Meng hurriedly added: "When they have a child in the future, one named Meng.  Anyone can have the surname Lin In short, it will not cause the Meng and Lin families to lose their relationship" Gu Qi never expected that Mrs. Meng would actually want to recruit her nephew as her grandson-in-law!  Ms. Meng¡¯s talent, beauty and beauty make her the perfect choice, so marrying such a woman would be a good choice!  But Mrs. Meng has made it very clear that she is recruiting her son-in-law to marry her!  In ancient times, the status of a son-in-law was very humble.  From the Qin and Han dynasties to the Tang Dynasty, surrogate sons-in-law, like criminal officials, fugitives, and merchants, were somewhat like second-class citizens, and were sometimes conscripted to distant places to serve as laborers to guard the frontiers.  In the Song Dynasty, although there was a slight improvement, the son-in-law was still looked down upon by others. To marry into a son-in-law would undoubtedly involve abandoning the original ancestral bloodline, which was despised in the patriarchal feudal society.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? and the status of a home-bred son-in-law is low, and his wife has to take charge of everything. His status in the family is not even as high as that of a senior servant.  Therefore, Gu Qi was naturally repulsed, not to mention Lin Zhao's backgroundhow could he become a wife?  As for what Mrs. Meng said, the heir follows both the mother and the father, which can be regarded as a favor to the son-in-law.  Gu Qi felt very uncomfortable in her heart. No matter it was Lin or Meng, it was still the same surname Maybe there would be no chance to recognize the ancestor and return to the clan Seeing Gu Qi's expression of embarrassment, Mrs. Meng said, "I also know this.  It's not easyit's just talk!" Gu Qi shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, madam."?I really don¡¯t dare to decide on such a big matter without authorization Otherwise, I would be ashamed of Lin Zhao¡¯s parents!  "    "Too!  "Mrs. Meng was quite disappointed. She had thought that with slaves like Gu Qi and Lin Zhao, such a good thing would be like pie in the sky. If there was news that the Meng family wanted to recruit a son-in-law, there would probably be a queue of applicants.  Go to the Qinhuai River. However, Gu Qi politely refused. It seemed that this family was really brave! She thought this was a great favor, but Gu Dongping didn't know that it was a high achievement to be married as Lin Zhao.  "Happy, how can Meng Ruoying's background as a merchant's daughter match up with Lin Zhao's? "Forget it, I don't know what the two children are thinking about, it just depends on fate!  " "Thank you, madam, for your understanding!  "Gu Qi also breathed a sigh of relief! Mrs. Meng also reminded him that Lin Zhao is not young and it is time to find a woman In fact, Meng Ruoying is not bad, but getting married is definitely not an option Alas! Gu Qi was filled with worries.  Turn, it's very unpleasant Mrs. Meng said: "You and I need to understand the children's thoughts first, and then we can make long-term plans!  By the way, Lin Zhao did a great job for the Meng family this time. I am very grateful and should reward him!  "If you fail to recruit a wife, the rewards and punishments are still clear." After Gu Qipang returned, he asked insinuatingly. Lin Zhao bluntly said that he was only eighteen years old and did not want to get married too early.  Gu Yuelun said that he would observe mourning for his brother for three years.  As a result, the matter had to be put on hold for the time being.  One day, Mrs. Meng asked: "Lin Zhao, this time you avenged Ruogu and rescued Ruoying. You have done a great favor to the Meng family. I don't know what your wishes or requirements are. I know rewards and punishments clearly!" "This" Lin  Zhao muttered: "Old Madam, since you asked, I will tell you directly! I don't know what kind of contract my uncle had with the Meng family back then I would like to ask Old Madam for permission that we will no longer serve as servants of the Meng family.  , I want to start my own business and be a free citizen!" He didn't know how to speak, and this question was just an opportunity.  "Youyou want to leave the Meng family?" Mrs. Meng was startled. Gu Qi and Meng Ruoying were also present. They all looked shocked and even a little nervous.  Lin Zhaodao: "I am a good man who has ambitions in all directions. I don't want to be a slave who is looked down upon and inferior to others As for the time stipulated in the contract is not reached or the losses are caused to the Meng family, I will compensate them according to the price I just ask me to  Please give me some time" Is it possible that he was stimulated by the prospect of bringing in a new wife?  Mrs. Meng guessed that Lin Zhao and his grandson had been studying together for many years, and they had the nobleness and arrogance of scholars in their hearts.  Gu Qi was surprised that his nephew had never discussed this matter with him.  Lin Zhao really shouldn't be a slave, and there was nothing he could do about it back then But what if he leaves the Meng Mansion now?  With his "flagrant" personality, without the protection of the Meng family, what if It's really worrying Meng Ruoying looked at Lin Zhao blankly, all of this seemed to be expected, Lin Zhao was extremely intelligent,  If he is not a creature in the pond, the Meng family cannot tolerate him, and he will have to leave sooner or later!  Mrs. Meng said: "Don't be anxious, no one will look down upon you from now on. Well, you don't have to do anything, just stay and study hard, take part in the state examination, and take the imperial examination In the early years, your uncle had always been  I hope you have the opportunity to study for the imperial examination, and remember that his wish is for you to be named on the gold list, and to be summoned to the Golden Palace to meet the Holy Emperor But in the past three or four years, it seems that I have never heard him mention it" Gu Qi listened with a look on his face.  It was a bit unnatural, but he controlled himself well enough that others didn't notice.  No!  Take the imperial examination?  Lin Zhao suddenly shook his head like a rattle.  It is okay to "learn from" a few poems and masterpieces, but if it is true, writing classical Chinese essays based on quotations from classics, isn't this a difficult thing to do?  Although he had the idea of ??entering an official career, he was directly excluded from this most direct path.  "Thank you, Madam, for your kindness. The imperial examination is not my strength or what I want. I think I'd better find another way!" Madam Meng couldn't help but feel very sorry. It seemed that Lin Zhao was determined to leave. Such a generous offer  There are no conditions to keep him, alas!  Seeing this, Meng Ruoying said: "I know you have extraordinary business abilities, but you don't have much capital right now. It's naturally not easy to start from a young age. How about cooperating with our Meng family?" "How to cooperate?" Without capital, this is indeed a problem!  "First of all, to fulfill your wish, the Meng family can go to the government to withdraw the documents and exempt the four members of your family from the service period. From now on, you will be free." "Thank you so much, Miss Meng!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Now  Let¡¯s talk about cooperation as equals!¡± ¡°I know how good you are!¡± Meng Ruoying said angrily: ¡°That¡¯s right, the business of the Meng family¡¯s restaurants in Bianjing has been deserted recently, and I was planning to put them together.  It may be transferred to other businesses. However, after seeing Yue Lun¡¯s skills that day, I changed my mind. I want to invite Yue Lun to be the chef and use your cleverness.Go into businessif you make a profit and split it 50-50, you shouldn't lose money, right?  " "Technical investment?  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "50-50 split, the eldest lady is really generous, I guarantee you won't lose."  But there is a condition, the time is limited to three years, and it will be discussed separately after three years. We have the right to decide whether to withdraw or not!  " "Okay, three years will be three years!  " Mrs. Meng couldn't help but look at her granddaughter. She was playing hard to get! Lin Zhao would be happy to be relieved of his status as a slave and keep them with the dividends from several restaurants. It doesn't matter if they go to Bianjing, Jiangning is a sad place, so let's go to Bianjing.  The granddaughter can go out to relax. He and Lin Zhao can go together. If they are destined, the relationship will be deeper. But I have to tell the granddaughter not to cross the ban! Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Uncle, we are free, let's work together."  How about going to Bianjing?  Speaking of which, I really want to see the prosperity of the capital of the Song Dynasty!  "    "What?  Going to Bianjing?  Gu Qi, who had been silent all this time, was suddenly shocked and objected: "No, we can't go to Bianjing!"  "

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 20: Set Sail

    "Uncle, why?" Lin Zhao was very surprised, and the old lady and Meng Ruoying were also a little strange. They were going to Bianjing, so why did they react so fiercely?  Gu Qi calmed down a little, but also realized that his words were a bit excessive, and immediately said calmly: "It has been eighteen years, Zhao'er has never traveled far away, I am a little worried" Mrs. Meng smiled and said: "My son has traveled thousands of miles, and my relatives are worried.  I understand." Lin Zhao still had some doubts in his eyes, feeling that this matter was not that simple!  Meng Ruoying smiled and said: "Uncle Gu, don't worry. The Meng family has several businesses in Bianjing. If there are people to take care of them, you don't have to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation. Besides, you can go with us and see him in person." Gu Qi shook her head.  , whispered: "Yue Lun's mother is not in good health, and nownow she is pregnant again, soI'm afraid it will be inconvenient to travel far, and I can't leave easily" "Auntie is pregnant?"  Lin Zhao asked in surprise.  A trace of disappointment flashed across Mrs. Meng's face, and then she said with a relieved smile: "Really?" "The doctor has already seen it and is convinced. It's just that we are old and embarrassed to say it out loud!" Gu Qi replied with some embarrassment.  Mrs. Meng smiled and said: "What's so embarrassing about this? What a happy event! You are not yet forty, and your wife is probably only in her early thirties. She is still in the middle of the year!" In this era, women get married early, and Mrs. Liu is in her teens.  She married Gu Qi and gave birth to Gu Yuelun early.  In the past fifteen years, the Liu family had nowhere to go, except for Lin Zhao and Yue Lun. The couple didn't think much of it at all, and they didn't expect to get pregnant again at this age.  At the age of forty, it was considered old enough to have a child in ancient times, and Gu Qi was quite happy.  But recently, because of worries about Lin Zhao, coupled with Meng Ruogu's death, Li's pregnancy was in vain, Mrs. Meng is still sad and can't speak out directly.  "Uncle is always getting stronger, hehe, I want more little cousins!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but joke.  Meng Ruoying also smiled and said: "Congratulations to Uncle Gu, I will have someone send some supplements to Aunt Liu later!" "Thank you, Miss!" "Since there is a happy event, we will talk about going to Bianjing later. There is no rush anyway.  Let¡¯s discuss it when we go back in one or two days!¡± Mrs. Meng made peace with her.  When she saw her aunt at home, Lin Zhao smiled and congratulated her. Although Mrs. Liu couldn't speak, her face was filled with a maternal smile.  Gu Yuelun cuddled up to his side excitedly, looking at his mother's belly, wondering if there was a younger brother or younger sister inside?  He also looked excited.  "Zhao'er, this trip to Bianjing" Gu Qi was not very excited, and his eyes seemed more worried.  Lin Zhaodao: "Uncle, I know you care about me and are worried that I will be wronged outside. But don't worry, I am already eighteen years old and an adult. I know how to take care of myself! What's more, there is Miss Meng over there in Bianjing.  With the help of the men from the Meng family, everything will be fine." Gu Qi asked, "Zhao'er, do you really want to leave the Meng family?" Lin Zhao said, "Uncle, you have seen that these days, you have a low status and are sometimes harassed.  It¡¯s really uncomfortable to be looked down upon. You can get a lot of freedom by starting your own business. I have an idea. You and your cousin have skills. We can do things on our own. We don¡¯t talk about being rich. We are peaceful and have a well-off family. There is no problem But  I see that you seem to have a lot of affection for the Meng family and don¡¯t want to leave. In addition, you really lack capital, so I think Miss Meng¡¯s proposal is good Good men have aspirations in all directions. To be honest, I don¡¯t want to be inactive like this for the rest of my life  " "Zhao'er, you've changed a lot recently" "Uh That's right, Lin Zhao knew it, and had nothing to say but a smile.  Gu Qi smiled and said: "Uncle can see that you have grown up! It's good to have ambitions, but it's a pity" "What's a pity?" Lin Zhao found that his uncle often lost his mind when talking recently, and sometimes he was a little inexplicable.  "Oh, it's nothing!" Gu Qi said carelessly: "Although Bianjing is good, it is thousands of miles away. Things are difficult outside and people are sinister. My uncle is worried that you will be wronged and hurt" "Don't worry, uncle.  , it will be fine. If the young man goes out to have a good time, he will have a successful career. If not, I will go back to Jiangning to honor you and my aunt. "Lin Zhao doesn't know.  Why is my uncle so stubbornly opposed? But no matter what, going to Bianjing is an excellent opportunity and cannot be given up easily.  "This" "Uncle, is there something you are hiding from me?" "Oh, no, no" Gu Qi knew clearly that his nephew was smart and eloquent, and if he continued to block him, it would be counterproductive.  Moreover, he has made up his mind to go to Bianjing. If he can stop him for a while, he will not be able to stop him for the rest of his life. If not, let him go!  It's been so many years,The person is also dead Zhao'er is just running a restaurant in the market, so there should be nothing wrong "Since you have to go, then go! But you have to promise your uncle, not to be too showy, and to do everything you want."  Know how to be humble and take care of yourself" Agreed!  Hehe, Lin Zhao was very excited and said with a smile: "I will keep a low profile, no problem, uncle, don't worry!" Then he asked: "What about my cousin?" Gu Qi pondered for a moment and said: "Let her go with you  Well, she is still young and a girl, so you have to take good care of her! " "Uncle, don't worry!" Lin Zhao assured her.  He didn't know that Gu Qi was thinking that if his nephew and Miss Meng were not destined to be together, it wouldn't be a bad idea to let him be his son-in-law!  "Wait!" Gu Qi returned to the room for a moment, took out a red cloth bag and handed it to Lin Zhao.  When he opened it, he saw that it was a crystal clear jade pendant with patterns of auspicious clouds and rising sun carved on it.  "This is the only memory your mother left for you. Carry it with you, her spirit in heaven will protect you!" Gu Qi said sadly, her eyes slightly moist.     Mother?  Lin Zhao stroked the Xiangyun Jade Pendant. It had been a long time since he came to this era, but this was the first time he came into contact with his mother's information.  In Lin Zhao's original memory, it seemed that there was very little information about his parents' life experience. He only knew that his ancestral home was in Zhuozhou and that his parents were both deceased Lin Zhao said softly: "Uncle, you seem to rarely talk about your parents with me I think  Let me ask you, what kind of people are my father and mother? What was the situation at home? " Gu Qi was silent for a long time and whispered: "Your father is a kind and kind man, knowledgeable and well-educated, a good person You  My mother was a beautiful and virtuous woman, kind-hearted You had three brothers, but unfortunately they all died Your parents had high hopes for you, but it was a pity that there was a fire a flood Alas, your mother entrusted you to me.  So he took you to escape and wander around, until he came to Jiangning and was taken in by Mrs. Meng Your parents are alive in heaven, and they will be very happy to see you grow up to be so smart and capable!" As he spoke,  His voice was already choked up.  Lin Zhao was also sighing. Although it was just a few words, there was too much weight behind it.  Obviously the uncle didn't want to mention it more, maybe he didn't want to let himself suffer too much!  I wanted to ask for details in detail, but it was hard to speak at this time.  "Take this jade pendant close to your body. Don't lose it!" Lin Zhao was very clear about how precious it was as the only relic left by his parents, so he should keep it properly.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gu Qi agreed, and Meng Ruoying naturally wanted it, so  It was an instant hit.  In a few days, everything was ready and ready to go to Bianjing.  Since Gu Qi had been in the Meng Mansion for many years and had a lot of nostalgia for her, Meng Ruoying asked Gu Qi to be the housekeeper of the Meng Mansion to help her take care of her grandmother.  After all, Mrs. Meng is already seventy years old. She cannot fulfill her filial duty, so she must have a proper person to take care of her. Gu Qi is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.  With such an arrangement, Gu Qi naturally would not refuse and readily agreed.  Mrs. Meng was also very satisfied. At the same time, she sent people to take good care of the Liu family, maintain the pregnancy, and transfer all her love for her great-grandson to the unborn child.  He said several times that they would take care of the child together after he was born, just to entertain the grandchild and masturbate.  Gu Yuelun was a girl by nature. Although she was reluctant to leave her parents, her father and cousin both agreed with her to go to Bianjing. In addition, she also wanted to go out for fun, so she readily agreed to go.  In this way, everything was in order. Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying both said that they would go home to visit relatives at the end of the year, and Mrs. Meng and Gu Qi felt more at ease.  In early April of the first year of Xining, Lin Zhao, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun, surrounded by many servants, said goodbye to Mrs. Meng and Gu Qi, and left Jiangning to take a boat to Bianjing.  Gu Qi was worried and sent her to the dock. She didn't leave until the ship disappeared where the water and the sky met.  Lin Zhao was okay, but Gu Yuelun couldn't help but cry a lot when he was sad.  On the river, Lin Zhao stood on the bow of the boat, glanced at Jiangning City behind him, and sighed!  Waving his sleeves took away all the worries in his heart.  When I turned around, I saw the sky was clear, the river was flowing faster, and the breeze was gentle, just in time to set sail

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 21: Boat trip on the Yangtze River

    In April of the lunar calendar, it is already the beginning of summer, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter.  Lin Zhao was glad that he took the water route. The cool and humid wind was very comfortable, and the boat on the water was much more stable, so he greatly appreciated the canals and water transportation of the Song Dynasty.  From Jiangning, take a boat down the river to Guazhou Ferry near Yangzhou, then turn into Hangou and go north along the canal. After crossing the Huai River and then entering the Bian River, you can go directly to Bianjing, saving you the trouble of traveling and riding.  The ship is originally owned by the Meng family, and the head of the ship, Miss Meng, is also on the ship, so the service is naturally extremely considerate.  The boatman and helmsman all operated carefully and the boat sailed smoothly.  There are also servants and maids serving tea and water. They really have clothes to put on, hands out food to open their mouths.  Green mountains and green waters, taking a boat ride, so comfortable!  The only thing is that the food is not very good!  After thinking about it, Lin Zhao felt that he still had to do it himself in order to taste the delicious food as good as the gods, so he happened to take this opportunity to continue teaching Gu Yuelun how to cook.  Before departure, all the dishes and seasonings are prepared, and you can replenish them at any time when you stop along the way.  Especially when the boat is on the river, you can occasionally catch a few fat fish and a few fresh shrimps!  After seeing Lin Zhao¡¯s cooking skills, Meng Ruoying was greatly amazed!  According to some lost ancient books, the Buddha jumping over the wall was simply Lin Zhao's masterpiece, and Gu Yuelun was just covering up for him!  Like Gu Yuelun, Meng Ruoying was also deeply suspicious and puzzled. How could a scholar have such incredible cooking skills?  Could it be that they were all taught by Gu Qi?  Isn¡¯t it said that a gentleman is far away from the kitchen?  Meng Ruoying shook her head gently, Lin Zhao!  How many incredible things are there in you hypocrite?  At least one thing, Meng Ruoying is now very happy that it was right to leave Lin Zhao to cooperate with her.  With such craftsmanship and Lin Zhao's messy ideas, it's no wonder that the restaurant's business is not booming.  It will definitely become the leader in the catering industry in Bianjing in the future, and may even directly surpass Fanlou and Rendian!  But he only has three years, so he must hurry up. Maybe he can find a way in other industries to make the best use of people's talents Lin Zhao didn't know that Miss Meng was thinking about how to squeeze his value, so he smiled to himself and asked: "How about this? This way  "How does the squirrel mandarin fish taste?" "It's extremely delicious!" Meng Ruoying replied with a smile, and her greedy eating look showed off her ladylike image.  "Well, that's good!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "If it's delicious, eat more. There is no shop like this after passing this village. Chef Lin will show his hand this time." Meng Ruoying said with an angry smile: "Humph, stingy  Damn, I said I¡¯ll let you cook it next time you want to eat it!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have enough food and clothing by myself. If you want to eat it, you can learn to eat it yourself!¡± Lin Zhao said with a smile: ¡°My eldest lady, can you cook?¡±  Shaking her head, it was normal for a rich girl like her to not know how to cook since she had been taken care of since she was a child.  "That won't work. As the saying goes, you can go to the hall, you can go to the kitchen, you can enter the boudoir Ahem, if you don't know how to cook, how can you serve your husband and teach your children without making a spoon?" Lin Zhao joked: "As the saying goes again,  Only by grabbing a man's stomach can you grab a man's heart. Sigh Miss Meng, I'm really worried about your future" "Where do you come from with so many common sayings? I think they are all made up by you" Meng Ruoying immediately added  He lowered his head and said: "It's a pity that I have never learned it, and I don't have the time to learn it" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Isn't now the opportunity? I have nothing to do, why not teach Miss Meng how to cook, step by step  " "Deng Tuzi" Almost every day, we chat and joke like this to kill the loneliness and boredom during the boat trip!  After passing Hongze Lake that day, Lin Zhao obviously noticed that there were more boats on the river. He said curiously: "There are boats going back and forth, thousands of sails racing, there are really a lot of water transport boats!" "That's natural!" Meng Ruoying said: "  There are millions of people in Bianjing, and they need a lot of money and food. Most of them are transported from the south of the Yangtze River, and water transportation naturally flourishes. " Lin Zhao secretly said, I have learned this history in middle school. In ancient times, the economic focus was difficult to shift after the Sui and Tang Dynasties. By the Southern Song Dynasty.  At that time, there was also a saying that "if Suhu is cooked, the world is full".  The Sui, Tang and Northern Song Dynasties inevitably needed, and even relied on, the support of Jianghuai money and food.  It can be seen from this that the existence of the canal is of great significance. This is probably the greatest legacy left to history by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty!  "I remember that the Meng family also seems to have a shipping industry, making a lot of money, right?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile.  "Money addict!" Meng Ruoying said with a smile: "So there are things you don't understand? I thought you were a know-it-all!" "Miss Meng, please enlighten me!" Lin Zhao smiled lightly and decided to satisfy Miss Meng's vanity.  It was not easy to find someone who knew a lot more than Lin Zhao and could be asked to ask for advice. Meng Ruoying was very proud and said with a smile: "Things are not as simple as imagined! There is a huge demand for water transportation. If the water transportation can run smoothly, it will indeed make a lot of money. But   When sailing on the river, it is inevitable that there will be strong winds and high waves, and boats will sink and people will die from time to time. Look at this canal.The waves are calm, but there is a different scene at the crossing of the river.  You also saw it at Guazhou Ferry the day before yesterday. Fortunately, the river water there is relatively stable But it is different on the Huai River. After passing Hongze Lake, from Chuzhou to Sizhou, you have to walk for a while on the Huai River.  Enter the Bianhe River.  That section of the river is wide, especially in the Shanyang Bay area where the Surabaya River merges. The current is fast, the wind is strong and the waves are high, and the boat is bumpy and it is easy to get into danger.  There is a poem by Bai Letian of the previous generation: The Huai River is wide to the southeast, and it is difficult even if there is no wind. It refers to that place!  " "So, water transportation is not that safe?  "Lin Zhao also learned a lesson. His previous understanding of ancient water transportation was too superficial. Meng Ruoying said: "Countless ships have sunk in Shanyang Bay. My Meng family also sank several grain ships there in the early years, and many people drowned.  There were few boatmen, which is why the family gradually gave up shipping and focused on stable industries such as silk cloth and restaurants!  " Behind every successful businessman there is a history of blood and tears! Lin Zhao sighed: "Is there no other river channel that is feasible?  Isn¡¯t it said that the Jianghuai area is densely covered with water networks?  " "How can a large boat pass through a shallow river?  The imperial court also attached great importance to this and sent people to dig another canal in Huaiyou in order to avoid Shanyang Bay. Unfortunately, the river could only be opened within a hundred years but it could not be more than tens of miles away. There were many difficulties!  " In ancient times, there were no construction machinery and all relied on manpower. It is naturally not easy to dig a canal. Lin Zhao fully understood. Meng Ruoying said: "I am afraid that we will enter the Huai River at noon today, and then you will see the waves of the Huai River.  hope everything is fine.  ¡± Sure enough, soon after the ship entered the Huai River, Lin Zhao clearly felt the ship was shaking violently. Gu Yuelun was very uncomfortable and even suffered from seasickness. Fortunately, the Meng family¡¯s boatman and helmsman were experienced, and the eldest lady happened to be on the ship.  , naturally more cautious. Therefore, although the few people were nervous, they were not worried. But the development of things was often unexpected. In Shanyang Bay, where the water flow was the most rapid, the three of them suddenly heard an exclamation from the window.  It was clear that a large ship was going down the river at an extremely fast speed, ignoring the passing ships and not even caring about his own safety. He saw that the ship was about to collide with it, but thanks to the experienced boatman, he quickly turned the rudder to avoid it.  It was precisely because of this that the boat was forced to deviate from the voyage. The ship was buffeted by the turbulence and shook violently. The two women couldn't stand at all, and they both fell down. Thanks to Lin Zhao's quick eyesight, he hugged the two women in time.  Stop. Before I could enjoy the beautiful feeling for a moment, I couldn't stand firmly on my feet, so I fell down. In order for the two women not to fall and get hurt, I served as a cushion But no matter who it was at this time, it was very difficult to stand up.  , so the two girls naturally lay in Lin Zhao's arms, and their hands occasionally touched someone's valleys and peaks The cousin was still young and had not yet matured Alas, I didn't see Meng Ruoying Hehe, she is quite flexible  The violent shaking lasted for half an hour, and finally stabilized. The two women finally stood up. Gu Yuelun was in shock, while Meng Ruoying was relatively calm and looked at a certain prodigal son with an angry look.  Frowning angrily and staring Lin Zhao said shamelessly: "Hey, Miss, what's wrong with you?  We've passed the dangerous shoal, don't worry, I'm here, don't be afraid!  "    "snort!  "Meng Ruoying snorted coldly, her face full of anger, and she wanted to get angry, but she didn't know how to speak. It happened that the boatman came over to report, but she had no choice but to swallow it first. Over there, Lin Zhao was quite proud and asked with a smile: "What happened just now?  " "There was a boat on the other side that ran into us, but luckily we avoided it in time, so we're fine now!  "The boatman stretched out his sleeves to wipe the sweat from his forehead. It seemed that they were working very hard, or maybe they were nervous! "Have you seen anyone clearly?  Driving a boat is so irritating!  "Meng Ruoying comforted Gu Yuelun and expressed her dissatisfaction angrily. If she knew, just now she almost crashed the boat to avoid it. "Back to the eldest lady, the younger one just saw the flag on the boat. It seems to be the ship of Yuhang County Prince's Palace" Meng Ruoying sighed softly,  Silent! "Huh, Prince?  It has some background!  Are all the dog slaves in the house so domineering?  "Lin Zhao is not interested in this kind of power. "Forget it!  We can't afford to offend him, just be fine!  " Lin Zhao sighed lightly. These phoenix descendants were too arrogant. He never expected that some random experiences along the way would be inextricably linked to him in the days to come  After crossing the Huai River and entering the Bian River, the water flow returned to calm! There was no obstacle to the boat, the wind was picking up and the sail was hanging. It sailed directly forward, and the destination of Bian Jing was already in sight!

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 22 The Counterattack of Sichuan Cuisine

    Bianjing is located in the hinterland of the Central Plains and on the bank of the Yellow River. It is an ancient city with a long history of thousands of years.  During the Spring and Autumn Period, Zheng Zhuanggong built a granary storage city here and named it Qifeng, which means "opening up and enclosing the territory".  During the Warring States Period, King Hui of Wei moved his capital here and renamed it Daliang.  During the Han Dynasty, the city was renamed Kaifeng to avoid the taboo name of Emperor Jing Liu Qi.  At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and the emperors of the Central Plains changed in a revolving door. During the Five Dynasties, Liang, Tang, Jin, Han and Zhou, four dynasties established their capitals in Bianjing.  After Zhao Kuangyin joined the emperor in yellow robe, he still made this his capital. Although there were rumors that he intended to move the capital to Luoyang, it was a pity that Zhuying Yaohong's death was unclear.  Kaifeng was the land of Longxing for the new emperor Zhao Er, so the matter of moving the capital was permanently shelved.  Bianjing is located on a vast plain. From the perspective of military defense, it has an absolute disadvantage.  However, in terms of transportation, especially water transportation, it has unique conveniences.  The Bian River, Wuzhang River (Guangji River), Cai River (Huimin River), and Jinshui River are collectively known as the Bianjing Four Canals. They are connected with the Yellow River, Huai River, and other dense rivers, forming a huge canal network.  Jianghuai's money, food and wealth were continuously sent to Bianjing through the canal.  Among them, Bianhe River is the main one. It is no exaggeration to say that Bianhe River is the lifeline of Bianjing.  Willows are planted on both sides of the Bianhe River. In summer, when the breeze blows gently, it is really beautiful to see them dancing in the wind.  While boating on the river, I suddenly saw a large bridge lying in front of me. The bridge had no pillars, and was made of huge wooden frames, decorated with red arrows, just like a flying rainbow.  After Gu Yuelun saw it, he couldn't help but praise her repeatedly. Lin Zhao chuckled. After all, she was a little girl who had never been out.  Meng Ruoying introduced: "It is shaped like a rainbow, so it is called Hongqiao." The ship passed under the bridge. Lin Zhao raised his head and looked forward. The tall city wall had already appeared in his field of vision. This was the capital of the Song Dynasty.  "The outer city of Bianjing is more than 40 miles in radius, and the population in the city exceeds one million" Meng Ruoying introduced as the ship approached the east wall of Bianjing.  The Bianhe River passes through the city and flows out from the Dongshui Gate in the southeast corner. Boats can also enter the city directly from this point, which is much more convenient.  Of course, there are iron-wrapped windows and doors installed on the water gate across the river. At night or in case of war, you can hang down from the water to ensure safety.  After entering the city, there are rows of houses on both sides of the bank, shops, and people coming and going.  Standing on the bow of the boat, what Lin Zhao thought of was the famous painting - "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". Isn't it exactly what he saw before him?  Not far after crossing the pedestrian bridge, the speed of the ship slowed down significantly. Because the Xiangguosi Bridge in front was low and flat and unnavigable, large ships entering the city mostly chose to dock at the pier here.  Having come all the way by boat, it has been more than a month without touching the ground, and the feeling of landing is very different.  Meng Ruoying has been here many times and is quite familiar with it. Gu Yuelun's eyes kept turning and looking around, and his little daughter's emotions were fully revealed.  Lin Zhaoze smiled softly and finally stepped into the center of this era Just as he was about to ask Meng Ruoying for the address of his shop, he saw a man in his fifties coming up to him with a smile and greeted warmly: "Miss, sir  I've been waiting here for a long time!" "The Meng's Restaurant is not too far from the pier. Letters have been delivered before, and the arrival date is within the next three to five days, so there are people guarding the pier every day to greet them as soon as possible.  Today, the clerk saw him from a distance and informed the shopkeeper to come and greet him.  "Uncle Gao, if you can help me, come here in person!" "You should!" He nodded and bowed as he spoke, a bit respectful and flattering.  Lin Zhao thought to himself, he must be an old servant of the Meng family for many yearsbut he is too enthusiastic, showing courtesy for nothing, and is either a traitor or a thief!  "Lin Zhao" Meng Ruoying interrupted his thoughts and introduced: "This is Gao Da, Uncle Gao, the shopkeeper of the Meng Family Restaurant!" "Uncle Gao, you're polite!" Lin Zhao agreed with a smile.  Meng Ruoying said: "This is Mr. Lin Zhaolin, a partner of the Meng family. This is Mr. Lin's cousin, Miss Gu!" "I have met Mr. Lin and Miss Gu!" Gao Gao seemed to be respectful, but he didn't know in his heart.  How many grass-mud horses galloped past His information was not blocked. He knew that Lin Zhao and Gu Yuelun were just two servants of the Meng family, far inferior to him, and they were riding on him in the blink of an eye.  And according to the gossip, the two people came here with bad intentions Lin Zhao was very happy. It felt good to turn into a slave and become a master. At least the title was on a higher level, and the treatment was naturally needless to say.  Young Master!  Well, I like it!  Gundam said: "Mr. Lin, you two ladies, the driver is ready, come on!" The three of them walked out of the pier. As expected, there were three carriages waiting on the roadside, and the carriages were pulled by really bad horses.  Lin Zhao fully understood this. The Song Dynasty lost the Sixteen Youyun Prefectures, and the northwest was occupied by Xixia. There was a serious lack of land for raising horses.  Only good horses are basically equipped for cavalry. Most of the horses used by the people are obsolete horses, or inferior horses from Sichuan and Yunnan.  Gundam's treatment is pretty good  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were in the same car, so Lin Zhao naturally traveled with He Gao Da.  Along the way, Gao Gao kept pointing: "That's Zhouqiao, not far from Xiangguo Temple. It's a prosperous place in Bianjing. To the west of the bridge are Jiajia Hugua, Sun Haoshou Steamed Buns, and Baokang on the west side of the street.  The words "menwa" are all famous shops in Bianjing. If Mr. Lin is interested, you can go shopping when you have nothing to do" "Well!" Lin Zhao felt more and more that this shopkeeper Gao was too attentive Gundam continued  "Following the city wall to the east, there are many hotels and restaurants, where officials and merchants from the south often stay" After walking for a while, Gundam smiled and said, "We're here!" Uh so close?  So why bother with a carriage?  Wouldn't it be better to come on foot?  Lin Zhao muttered something and looked up just in time to see the words "Ruyi Restaurant". This is the Meng family's restaurant in Bianjing!  Gundam politely invited Meng Ruoying and Lin Zhao to come in. A group of waiters were already waiting at the door to greet the young lady After Lin Zhao looked at it for a moment, he understood why Gundam was overly attentive.  Ruyi Restaurant is not far from Bianhezhou Bridge and Xiangguo Temple. It can be said that it is in the bustling city center of Bianjing. There are officials and businessmen living around. Such a good location should be a booming business But what I see now  But there are few people around, even the colorful building that welcomes guests at the door is dilapidated, and I don't know how to clean it up. Could it be that the jar has been broken?  Although Meng Ruoying knew that the restaurant business was deserted, she did not expect it to be so serious, and she couldn't help but be disappointed.  At the same time, I also felt that I had lost face in front of Lin Zhao and Gu Yuelun, and his face couldn't help but become gloomier Gao Gao's heart skipped a beat, and what he was most worried about had happened Meng Ruoying said lightly: "You all go and do your work, Uncle Gao, you stay here  !¡± All the clerks knew it well, and they all disappeared in an instant as if they had been granted amnesty Gundam sneered and led the three of them into a private room in the back house, which was the residence he had prepared for Miss Meng.  "Miss, please!" Meng Ruoying looked cold, walked in and sat down, Gao Da quickly ordered someone to serve tea, while Lin Zhao looked at the interior furnishings and prepared to watch a joke!  "Uncle Gao, why has the restaurant's business reached this point?" Meng Ruoying asked lightly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her words.  Gundam had expected such a day, no!  He could hide from the first grade but not from the fifteenth grade, so he had to bite the bullet and said: "Miss, the old slave is not doing well, and the old slave is guilty! It's just" Lin Zhao smiled in his heart, as expected, this is the rhythm. First admit his mistake, and then find a bunch of objective answers.  Reasons to justify or even prevaricate.  Gao Dahe hesitated and said: "Miss, you also know that there are so many restaurants in Bianjing, and the most important thing is undoubtedly the taste of the food and the wine! Since Master Bai, who was hired at a high price last year, left, the taste of the dishes has been greatly reduced, and the guests don't buy it.  As for the wine, although it is also of high quality, it is still inferior to Fanlou, Rendian, and Baifanlou on Maxing Street" "That's it!" Meng Ruoying said, "I can't blame you for that, Lin Zhao.  What do you think?" "Ah!" Lin Zhao responded: "The location of the restaurant is great, but the management is not good. If the problem is only the food and drinks, it will be easy to solve!" "What are you going to do?" asked Meng Ruoying.  Lin Zhaodao: "It's very simple. Close the house for rectification, decorate it and reopen it!" "Uh" Gao Dao said: "Is it effective? The shopkeeper of Bailunlou came to me a few days ago to inquire about the transfer and give me a price.  Not bad. Do you want to consider it?" "Transfer?" Lin Zhao said angrily: "Why do you want to give this treasure to someone else?" "Uh" Gao Da was immediately grateful.  However, he hesitated and said: "Miss, you know, the old slave has been in the Meng family for many years and is loyal!" "Lin Zhao!" Meng Ruoying interrupted with reproach, and then said: "Uncle Gao, I know all this.  Don't worry! But don't talk about the transfer. I invited Master Lin and Miss Gu to revive the restaurant. Lin Zhao, just tell me what to do!  I will come up with a reform plan and just do it in an orderly manner," Lin Zhao said: "Of course, the initial investment is essential. My cousin is here for the dishes. As for the drinks, I won't worry about it, right?  Think of a way Right, think of a way quickly, find more wine jars, the few we brought will definitely not be enough" "Yeah!" Meng Ruoying nodded: "You go ahead and do it!  Just listen to Mr. Lin¡¯s arrangements!¡± ¡°Uh, okay!¡± Gao Da felt uncomfortable and was ignored in an instant. The person who came was really evil!  "By the way, let's change the name of the restaurant! The previous one was too tacky!"??Lin Zhao added temporarily.  Meng Ruoying nodded and said, "It's okay, but what should I change it to?" Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "There are mostly people from the south here, and it's close to the Bianhe River. It's an important place for people to go from north to south. I just saw that the southern restaurants on the street didn't seem to be there either.  "Little!" "It's true, Sichuan rice is quite popular in Bianjing, but it's not mainstream!" Gao Da added.  Lin Zhaodao: "Only something unique is attractive. Otherwise, we focus on Southern food the restaurant is called 'Jiangnanju'. I want to make a counterattack on Sichuan cuisine and make Sichuan food popular in Bianjing!" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª  ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª PS: Sichuan rice in the Song Dynasty does not refer specifically to Sichuan rice, but refers to the local flavor in general!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 22: Travel to Xiangguo Temple

    Ruyi Tavern was renamed Jiangnanju and it will no longer be just the property of the Meng family.  After cooking skills are counted as technical shares, at least half of the income will belong to Lin Zhao and Gu Yuelun for at least the next three years.  Therefore, Lin Zhao naturally tried his best and racked his brains to think of ways to think of all the modern marketing methods he could think of, looking for a feasible method to revive the restaurant and carry it forward.  After carefully investigating the surrounding situation and the restaurant's own conditions, Lin Zhao made an accurate positioning, and then planned a rectification and reform method.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????  All in all, we need to completely change our appearance and appear in front of the public in a new and updated state.  When Gao Gao announced that Lin Zhao would take over the restaurant and Gu Yuelun would take over the kitchen, the waiters all looked aggrieved, almost daring to be angry but afraid to speak.  In particular, several chefs in the store scoffed without shame: Can a little girl become a chef?  Lin Zhao just smiled lightly, the facts are more convincing at any time.  When Gu Yuelun showed his hands a little and made a few exquisite and delicious side dishes, they immediately shut up.  "It's a slap in the face naked, this is called cooking, this is called ability!"  Dishes are the foundation of a restaurant. Gu Yuelun's craftsmanship gave the employees hope, and everyone's morale was high and they were motivated.  The doubts about Lin Zhao's cousins ??also subsided, and everyone was harmonious and united.  But from this, Lin Zhao also realized a problem. The level and character of the existing chefs were really not that good. It would be inappropriate for his cousin to cook in the same kitchen as these grown men!  He didn't want Gu Yuelun to be wronged or embarrassed in the slightest Then, an idea that had been brewing for a long time grew again "Recruiting cooks?" Gundam was a little confused. What on earth is Mr. Lin going to do?  There are a lot of free cooks in the store. Although their skills are average, the newly recruited cooks are not that good!  These days, he has been disturbed by Lin Zhao's various strange thoughts and actions.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, the deliciousness of the dishes is only one aspect, and the difference is not very big, so we have to make a fuss about the identity of the cooking master. Think about it, the chefs in the major restaurants in Bianjing are all men.  It's so bland If we were all replaced by good-looking cooks, would it be more distinctive? Men are inevitably said to be stinky men, but the feeling of cooks is different. They are elegant in appearance, refined and refined in soul.  Being dexterous gives people a better feeling and to the merchants who come and go, there are some similarities between a cook cooking and a lady cooking a spoon at home. The restaurant is called Jiangnan Ju, so naturally it has to be similar to a residence!  The feeling of home will undoubtedly be more attractive. ""Is this okay? Is it a bit of a betrayal? I'm afraid it's not good!" Gundam hesitated.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "How can you say that? How could I let my cousin suffer?" "What about the original cook? We can't just drive them away!" With Gu Yuelun leading the way, what can shopkeeper Gao say?  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It will be divided into two kitchens, front and back The original male chef was making preliminary preparations in the back, and designed an external kitchen next to the hall, separated by a bead curtain, and the cooks' bare hands could be vaguely seen.  Spoon cookingyou don¡¯t have to show your face, do you understand?¡±  Lin Zhaodao: "Don't ask so many questions, just recruit You don't need to have good cooking experience, we can teach you all these It is best to be able to work in the store for a long time, at least two or three years."  More than 20 years old. There is also character. Character is the most important thing. Our craftsmanship must be kept secret in the beginning" "Okay!" Gundam agreed, which he fully agreed with.  The major restaurants in Bianjing regard cooking as a magical skill, which is passed down from generation to generation and is extremely cherished and rarely leaked to outsiders.  Of course, at the same time, he was also curious, where did Miss Gu learn this amazing cooking skill?  "By the way, the layout and furnishings everywhere have been changed according to my requirements. Don't feel bad about the money. The initial investment is necessary" "I know!" Gundam muttered in his heart. Of course, it's not your money. Of course, I don't feel bad about it.  "Especially the colorful building that welcomes guests at the door. I personally designed and supervised the construction. Don't be sloppy" "Yes, yes" There are so many things to do, Gao Gao kept nodding like a chicken pecking at rice, and then he came to his senses.  Asked: "What should I do with the plaque at the door? It usually has to be written by a famous calligrapher. I'm afraid it won't be easy" "It is indeed a bit tricky" The signboard is unusual and must be cautious. Lin Zhao said: "This first  Don't worry, I'll think of a solution" But in fact, it's a mess with no clue "The messy things go from planning to arrangement."Lin Zhao was busy at work for several days Meng Ruoying acted like a hands-off shopkeeper. After giving instructions to the accountant to pay the money and keep accounts, she took Gu Yuelun around the city.  It¡¯s so inhumane. Lin Zhao saw it and felt a big difference in his heart, so he strongly condemned it!  On this day, the craftsmen rebuilt the Yingbin Cailou according to the requirements. Lin Zhao ordered people to put up the curtain and personally supervised the construction.  Gu Yuelun happened to be returning with Meng Ruoying. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but asked curiously: "What is this doing? Why do you need to cover it with a curtain?" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "To keep it secret! The design of this colorful building is so unique. When it opened,  It will definitely shine, if it is exposed in advance Moreover, if the curtain is covered, pedestrians passing by will inevitably be curious, wouldn't it be more attractive to let them wait and see? " "It's clever again!"  Pouting softly.  Lin Zhaodao: "You are a little clever, but you are also making money for the Meng family. Isn't it appropriate for Miss Meng to mock me instead of offering condolences?" "Okay, okay, Mr. Lin, your hard work has paid off!" Meng Ruoying unknowingly had already  Develop a habit of sarcastically joking with Lin Zhao from time to time.  Gundam saw it from a distance and thought to himself: Isn¡¯t it?  How come Miss Di and Lin Zhao look like a pair of enemies and are even flirting with each other!  Is it possible that this guy is going to become the uncle of the Meng family?  Lin Zhao sighed: "Miss Meng, can we not be duplicitous? Let's be more practical. How about you watching here tomorrow while I go out for a walk?" "Are you really embarrassed?" Lin Zhao said with a playful smile: "What's wrong?  Sorry, we are working together fairly!" "You" Gu Yuelun chuckled and said, "Cousin, stop complaining. There will be a temple fair at Xiangguo Temple tomorrow when I come back. Sister Ruoying asked you to come with me.  "Yes!" "You don't know a good heart!" Meng Ruoying said with anger on her face and went in.  "Hey! This girl" Lin Zhao chuckled, not knowing what to say ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Xiangguo Temple was first built in the sixth year of Tianbao, Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty. It was first named Jianguo Temple, but later became abandoned. It was once the residence of Prince Zheng in the early Tang Dynasty.  garden.  During the Shenlong period of Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty, monk Huimin built a Buddhist temple here.  After Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty came to the throne, he was renamed the Xiangguo Temple because he was granted the title of Prime Minister in his early years.  In the second year of Emperor Taizong's reign in the Song Dynasty, the three rebuilt gates were so majestic that Emperor Taizong personally inscribed them as "Daxiangguo Temple".  Since then, Xiangguo Temple has become the first temple in the Song Dynasty. In addition, it is located in the center of Bianjing City, and it is very popular and prosperous.  However, as time goes by, the functions of Xiangguo Temple are gradually changing, from the original Buddhist holy place to a prosperous commercial market.  Xiangguo Temple is open five times a month for people to trade here. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the first market in Bianjing and even in the Song Dynasty.  In front of the majestic three gates, there are all kinds of birds, cats, dogs, and rare and exotic animals. It is simply a pet trading market.  In front of the second and third doors are mostly daily necessities and sundries Going in one by one, there are screens, saddles and bridles, bows and arrows, embroidery, seasonal fruits and melons, bacon and dried meats, whatever you can think of, they are basically there.  There is everything Near the Buddhist temple inside, there are Meng family Taoist crowns, Wang Taoren preserves, Zhao Wenxiu pens, Pan Gumo each of the old-fashioned signboards is becoming more and more cultural "The Song Dynasty was really prosperous, and Xiangguo Temple really deserves its reputation!"  ¡± Among the bustling crowd, Lin Zhao walked through with two beauties, looking around for strange things Seeing the scene in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh softly.  Compared with the famous commercial streets of later generations, this place is completely different kind of prosperity and prosperity, unique!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 23: Asking for a Calligraphy Treasure

    In Xiangguo Temple, Lin Zhao looked around, playing with various gadgets from the Song Dynasty in front of a small stall from time to time.  In the eyes of others, they were ordinary things, but he found them particularly interesting and marveled at them.  Meng Ruoying couldn't help but wonder: "I thought you were well-informed, but I didn't expect you to be so ignorant of the world?" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Miss Meng, you can't say that. I am a scholar who knows everything about the world without going out.  It's all big things" "Huh, scholar? You passed the exam?" "That's because I'm not interested!" Lin Zhao raised his head and looked around, then sighed: "Think about how the restaurant is so close to Xiangguo Temple, so why is it so crowded?  ? Poor management!" Gu Yuelun chuckled: "Okay, cousin, Sister Ruoying kindly invites you to visit the temple fair, so stop arguing!" "Hey?" Lin Zhao asked: "Ms.  What kind of ecstasy soup did my cousin drink? " "Humph, this is called helping the manager but not the bride Yuelun, let's go!" Meng Ruoying picked up Gu Yuelun and walked forward.  "This why am I alone? It doesn't make sense!" Gu Yuelun shouted from the front: "Let's go, cousin, there are some writings and paintings in front, go and have a look!" "Fortunately, my cousin is still facing me! What?  ? Writing?" Lin Zhao seemed to have thought of something and followed him immediately.  In Xiangguo Temple, in addition to various commodity transactions, there are also various performances.  There are vaudeville performances performed by the Lower Riba people, and they perform traditional folk arts.  In Yangchun Baixue, there are poems, poems, inscriptions and paintings!  The corridors on both sides of the main hall of Xiangguo Temple are full of inscriptions by famous figures of this dynasty, as well as paintings of Buddhist figures and stories, which are very exquisite.  In view of the extraordinary influence of Xiangguo Temple in Bianjing City and even the entire Song Dynasty, it is definitely an honor to be able to inscribe in Xiangguo Temple and is respected by people.  It is precisely for this reason that every once in a while, there will be competitions for scholars to practice calligraphy and painting in Xiangguo Temple, hoping to leave their names on the walls. This is undoubtedly a shortcut to becoming famous.  Lin Zhao and others happened to come here today and met Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun out of curiosity, so they went to take a look.  Lin Zhao remembered another thing, which was the plaque signboard of Jiangnanju.  It's okay if you can't find a famous calligrapher. If you have seen it, you can find someone to write the inscription.  When Lin Zhao came up, he saw many desks lined up in a row, and several scholars were either busy writing or splashing ink.  "Cousin, how are you, how is your writing?" Gu Yuelun looked at it from a distance.  "Uhthisnot bad, not bad!" Lin Zhao said casually.  Meng Ruoying smiled and said: "Compared to some people's calligraphy, it's really good!" "Uh" Lin Zhao was helpless. In his previous life, Lin Zhao's calligraphy should have been good, but he was not used to using a brush, so he was inevitably inferior.  A lot. It seems that I need to practice more in the future.  Meng Ruoying immediately pulled Gu Yuelun and said, "Let's go and look at the murals in front!" Lin Zhao was about to follow, but he heard someone behind him whisper: "Brother Lu Zhi, why don't you show your hands and use your calligraphy skills to inscribe the country on the wall?"  What's the problem with the temple? "Who?  Is it awesome to speak so brazenly?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but be curious.  "Brother Ji Yun is ridiculous, some of my humble tricks have come to the fore!" "Brother Lu Zhi, you are so humble! I think you are thinking too much about calligraphy! But I am still thinking of Wang Xueshi's "This dynasty has no history in a hundred years"  "Shi Zhazi"? I heard that the officials were very touched and wanted to do something. " "Yes, if we meet the British master, we can serve the court wholeheartedly!" "That's natural. Brother Lu Zhi was a Jinshi last year.  I have only been a county captain for one year, and it happened to be the time when I was promoted to an academic officer in the four capitals. If I am excellent in my first step, it seems that it will not be difficult to enter the imperial palace in the future! " "Brother Ji Yun is ridiculous, it's just a coincidence" "Brother Lu Zhi is too modest!  He will definitely have a bright future, but it is difficult to compare with Wang Yuanze. Who among my fellow students can compare with him? " "Wang Yuanze is indeed outstanding in learning, and his works of ten thousand words are really amazing and admirable!"  Huh, that¡¯s not necessarily the case. Maybe someone is ghostwriting it? After all, it¡¯s a good family background. Who has a father who is a Hanlin bachelor?  Prince?  Jinshi last year?  Several keywords hit his ears, and a person quickly came to Lin Zhao's mind¡ªWang Yu, whose nickname seemed to be Yuanze!  Are these two classmates of Wang Yu in the same year?  That Ji Yun seems to be very jealous!  It turns out that the Song Dynasty also had a phenomenon of hating officials and despising the second generation of officials.  In comparison, Brother Lu Zhi was much better, humble and gentle.  "Brother Lu Zhi said: "Brother Ji Yun, don't think like this. Wang Xueshi is a well-educated scholar with a profound family knowledge. It is reasonable for Wang Yuanze to be outstanding in talent and learning. What's more, they are all Jinshi in the same year, and they will join the scientific examination.?There won't be any fakes, right?  " "Having said that, I'm afraid that the Wang family father and son are also the latest to seek fame and wealth I heard that Xueshi Wang rushed to Beijing in a hurry, and a murder case in Jiangning was hastily solved. It seems that he also found a book boy slave to help.  , so funnyyou are really dedicated to your duties!  " "Alas, you can't say that. It was the officials who urgently ordered Wang Xueshi to come to Beijing, and they did it over and over As for the conclusion of the case, Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment will review it, and the people of Jiangning will also discuss it. The speech is to be  If you have solid evidence, be careful what you say!  " "Hey, I'm not just talking to you in private, what about you?  Ji Yun was obviously unhappy, and then hesitantly said: "Lu Zhi, could it be that you want to report me and take revenge on Wang Yuanze and his son?"  " "Brother Ji Yun, what are you talking about?  How could I" Lu Zhi was about to defend, when he suddenly heard someone say: "Oh, there are always a group of despicable villains in the world who don't want to see others' kindness, and use their villain's heart to judge the gentleman's belly. How sad!  "It was Lin Zhao who spoke! Huang Luzhi and Ji Yun looked at each other. Their voices were very low, and the people around them were far away. Logically speaking, they couldn't hear them. However, Lin Zhao was born with good hearing, and with his sensitive criminal investigation profession,  So I paid attention. ¡°Why are you eavesdropping on us?  " Ji Yun asked angrily. After all, the discussion just now involves government affairs and high officials. It is always not good for outsiders to know. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "I watch people practicing calligraphy and painting here, and there are always mosquitoes buzzing in my ears.  Buzzing, annoying!  " "What did you say?  " Huang Luzhi was very polite and stepped forward and said, "I'm sorry, I was just waiting to disturb you!  " "Hey, I'm talking about Lu Zhi, you are a scholar and a disciple of the emperor, why should you apologize to him?  " "It turns out that he is not just a jealous villain, he doesn't even know how to be polite" Lin Zhao turned to Huang Luzhi and said: "Brother, the sage has a saying, those who are close to red are red and those who are close to ink are black. To make friends, you need to be careful.  Be cautious!  " "Who are you?  WhyBrother Lu Zhi, tell me" Lin Zhao sneered and said, "Brother, be careful. If I call you a brother now, I might stab you in the back when I turn around" "Brother Lu Zhi, what do you mean?  You said" Ji Yun seemed to be intending to force Lu Zhi to make a choice. Lu Zhi seemed to be a good man, but he was a little at a loss. Of course, he was also a gentleman with some character. He said: "Brother Ji Yun, you should be more cautious in your words in the future.  That's good" "Youyou are such a straightforward person, I really have your" Ji Yun said and walked away "Alas" "Since he has left, don't stop him, such a villain.  Not worth dating!  "Lin Zhao stopped it in time. "Oh!  After all, we are friends in the same year and studying at Taixue University together!  " Huang Lu responded directly. Although he disliked Ji Yun's behavior, he also did not agree with Lin Zhao's behavior of outsiders interfering. Lin Zhao understood in his heart and explained: "Brother, don't blame me. I didn't mean to interject, it's just that  The fellow was speechless, which was really infuriating.  Just because I came from Jiangning and followed Xueshi Wang to investigate the case, and the deceased is also my good friend" Wang Anshi hurriedly rushed to Bianjing, meeting each other one after another, and then a letter that had nothing happened for a hundred years aroused heated discussion. He was in Jiangning  The employment situation naturally received a certain amount of attention, so many well-informed people in Bianjing had heard about the Meng Ruogu case. When Lin Zhao heard the word slave, he never expected that the humiliation of being inferior would be reborn in Bianjing.  ? He is so contemptuous of others. If it were not the case, he would definitely not intervene in the sarcasm! Lu Zhi understood and said quickly: "That's it, disrespectful!  " " Where, where!  Dare I ask my brother¡¯s surname?  Lin Zhao guessed that Lu Zhi was probably the cousin of the other party, but his name was unknown, so he seemed to have to ask out of courtesy.  " Sure enough, Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Lin Zhao, whose pseudonym is Dongyang!  "Huh? Huang Tingjian? A sudden flash of light flashed in Lin Zhao's mind, Song Dynasty calligraphy, Su Huang Mi Cai! Could it be that the person in front of him is the first of the four bachelors of the Su family? It really takes no effort to find it after wearing iron shoes.  Ah! Lin Zhao's eyes filled with excitement and he said: "Brother Lu Zhi, can I ask you for a calligraphy treasure?  ¡± PS: I came back too late, the update is late, sorry!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 24: Arty

    "Uh" Huang Tingjian felt very surprised. Why did Mr. Lin say that wind is rain, and why did he ask himself for words out of nowhere?  Lin Zhao suppressed his mood and said with a smile: "It's like this. There is a restaurant down there that is about to open, but the plaque has not yet been found. I just heard that Zunjia is good at calligraphy, so I took the liberty to ask Brother Lu Zhi for help!" "This" The words below are vulgar.  , I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s a bit hard to handle!  "Huang Tingjian declined subconsciously. "If you can't do anything, should all the scholars in the world commit suicide in shame and anger? Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Brother Lu Zhi is so humble. Please help me."  Of course, the polishing fee will not be small!  " "Don't ask for money" Huang Tingjian stopped him immediately. Lin Zhao hurriedly said: "Yes, I am presumptuous, please forgive me, Brother Lu Zhi!  "Why have you ignored this problem? Scholars are so arrogant, they will rush you when you ask for money, and they have no business acumen. It's true! Unable to resist Lin Zhao's insistence, Huang Tingjian pondered for a moment and finally agreed. During the conversation, Lin Zhao  The vague knowledge and temperament are obviously not ordinary people. Furthermore, Lin Zhao made it clear that he followed Wang Anshi to investigate the case. How can his identity and background be simple?  Sincerity is hard to refuse, and it seems impossible not to agree. The matter itself is just a plaque, there is no big problem But later facts prove that many things are unintentional and often unexpected.  It seems that in a few years, the destinies of many people will be connected, influenced, and even changed by this plaque Lin Zhao was very happy when he nodded. Although Huang Tingjian may not be famous at the moment, he has great calligraphy skills.  It shouldn't be bad. It's just a plaque. It doesn't have that much effect, but it will be worth it in the future. Maybe it will create a good story. Another point is the significance of getting to know Huang Tingjian. This is one of the four bachelors of the Su family!  Huang Tingjian may not be Su Shi's disciple at the moment, but in the future there shouldn't be much deviation in historical records. If you can get to know a generation of great writers through this relationship, it will be a wonderful thing for you as a time traveler to see awesome history!  The celebrity was inevitably a little excited, and then a little arty. Lin Zhao struck the irony while the iron was hot: "There are both pen and ink here, please ask Brother Lu Zhihehe!"  "    "All right!  "Now that he has agreed, Huang Tingjian had to reluctantly agree. Lin Zhao smiled and stepped forward: "Brother, can I borrow some pen and ink!  " A scholar happened to finish a painting. He thought that Lin Zhao also wanted to inscribe Xiangguo Temple, so he immediately gave up the crime table and pen and ink. He hung the painting for people to appreciate, and was quite proud! "Brother Lu Zhi, please!  " Huang Tingjian then slowly stepped forward, raised his pen and concentrated for a moment, and wrote the three characters "Jiangnanju" in one breath. Lin Zhao lowered his head and saw that his writing was indeed very powerful and much better than what ordinary people could write. "  After seeing this, the scholar also clapped his hands and applauded: "Yes, it is indeed a good calligraphy But how do you explain the word 'Jiangnan Residence'?"  " Lin Zhao smiled and said: "I have opened a new restaurant opposite Xiangguo Temple and near Zhouqiao. It's called 'Jiangnanju'. It will open soon. You are welcome to come and join us" "A restaurant owner?  "Several scholars originally thought that Lin Zhaoyi was a scholar, but when they heard that he was actually a businessman, they immediately backed away. "Oh, they were despised again! Didn't they just read a few bad books? As for being so pretentious, they are fake.  Is it noble? Although Lin Zhao was angry in his heart, he said calmly: "Well, I am a restaurant owner, but it is not just a restaurant, but also a place of literary talent and unique elegance" "Oh?  Are businessmen becoming arty these days?  Are you going to open a restaurant?  Or is it a brothel that sings the wind and the moon?  "Several scholars around laughed together and mocked each other. Lin Zhao sneered: "Talent, learning, and elegance are not matters of shaking your head with a book. Just pretend to write and draw with a pen. Knowledge is in your heart" A scholar  He smiled and said, "So, this merchant is very talented?  Show it to us?  " Paralysis! I hate this kind of behavior the most, and Lin Zhao's heart is already filled with anger! Meng Ruoying came over after hearing the news, and said coldly with cold eyes from a distance: "Although this young master's painting is completed, if he writes a few poems on the title  Wen Ke is perfect, Lin Zhao, please help him!  " Gu Yuelun just saw a good little riding crop on the stall. He bought it and planned to take it back to Jiangning at the end of the year to make a toy for his brother who was about to be born. He was holding it in his hand and walked leisurely to his cousin to cheer him on! " The second daughter  They all have good looks, and they are even more eye-catching when they come out together, not to mention that the men present are a little unbalanced, hugging each other, they are so envious!At the same time, jealousy began to cause trouble involuntarily, especially when the beauty brazenly asked Lin Zhao to write a poem.  So confident?  It was quite interesting, and several scholars immediately shouted with enthusiasm, waiting for Lin Zhao to make a fool of himself.  Lin Zhao took a look at the painting. It showed flowers in bloom. There was a woman looking at the falling flowers on the ground, crying sadly.  Lin Zhao didn't know much about brushwork techniques, but it seemed to be okay. If he wanted to come to Xiangguo Temple to perform his skills, he must have two brushes, otherwise wouldn't he be asking for trouble?  In this situation, it would be degrading to refuse to agree and refute Meng Ruoying's face without saying anything.  Damn it!  At worst, I just "learned" one song!  Lin Zhao reached out and took the whip from Gu Yuelun's hand, played with it and beat it, walked back and forth two or three steps, and said with a smile: "Brother Lu Zhi, please help me inscribe something!" Huang Tingjian was very helpless, that's fine!  Send Buddha to the west, nod and agree.  Lin Zhao casually chanted: "The sun is setting in the majestic sorrow of separation, and the whip east points to the end of the world. Falling red is not a heartless thing, it turns into spring mud to protect the flowers." Huang Tingjian listened while writing the inscription, and after he finished writing, he looked back and couldn't help but be amazed!  To be honest, he had never thought highly of Lin Zhao before, but nowit turns out that Mr. Lin is so talented, it's not surprising that Master Wang appreciates him. It's really disrespectful!  The expressions on the faces of several scholars were a little ugly for a moment. Lin Zhao didn't think about such a good poem for long.  If you saw it correctly, you only took three steps in total, just three steps!  Cao Zijian, who was very talented in the past, had to take seven steps to write a poem Especially the painter, he really wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it. He was so ashamed!  He was the one who started the sarcasm just now, but he didn't expect to be slapped in the face, so nakedly! ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? This poem In her painting, she is a sad girl with flowers falling and spring gone, full of pessimism.  The two sentences about heartless things turning into spring mud to protect flowers are definitely classics. The artistic conception and mentality are very different. How can you compare it with others?  Although this poem has nothing to do with the painting, who cares about this?  The inscription on the painting is undoubtedly a huge irony The scholar blushed and grabbed the painting to tear it into pieces!  When Lin Zhao saw this, he stopped him in time and said: "Oh, don't tear it up. Leave it there and make it a family heirloom or something. It will be priceless in the future! If you tear it up and regret it in the future, don't blame me for not reminding you!" While speaking,  I was murmuring in my heart, who in the future will want to keep a piece of Huang Tingjian's work at home? Will they have to worry about food, clothing and housing?  What a lack of vision!  This statement sounded sarcastic to others, but the scholar couldn't continue tearing up the painting. He became angry because it seemed too tasteless.  Gu Yuelun looked at his cousin with admiration. Meng Ruoying just smiled softly. He had expected that Lin Zhao had this ability, so he was not surprised at all.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Okay, we have gained a lot today. Brother Lu Zhi, let's go! Let's go and hang out for a while and have a glass of wine!" Huang Tingjian declined: "It's getting late today, so I won't bother you.  Another day! Oh, Brother Dongyang, there will be a poetry party at Tieta Lake tomorrow. Are you interested? " "It's so fun to drink and write poetry By the way, I guess Mr. Wang will also be there!"  Why, Huang Tingjian added.  Lin Zhao hesitated slightly, nodded and said: "Okay, brother Lu Zhi kindly invites me, I will go there on time!" Zhengchou didn't have a chance, just in time!  Then let¡¯s just be arty for once!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 25: The Mellow Fragrance of Spirits

    Poetry party?  Lin Zhao was not interested in this. The reason why he wanted to be arty was because he had an ulterior motive.  In his plan, Jiangnanju is definitely not just a restaurant, he intends to turn it into a high-end entertainment club in the Song Dynasty.  As for the target market positioning, in addition to merchants and citizens, it is the rich and powerful, scholars and celebrities.  But how to do publicity?  Although the aroma of wine is not afraid of deep alleys, it still takes a lot of time. Waiting is not the answer after all. There is necessary advertising.  When I was in Jiangning, the Buddha jumped over the wall at Mrs. Meng's birthday party and became an instant hit. Unfortunately, it was not used, so I came directly to Bianjing.  No matter how delicious "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" is, how can we let the wealthy businessmen in Bianjing know about it?  What is lacking now is an advertising opportunity. In addition to publicity in the nearby Xiangguo Temple and Zhouqiao areas, how to open up the high-end market is also the key.  The poetry meeting is undoubtedly a good opportunity. Most of the participants are so-called celebrities, including many children of high-ranking officials from aristocratic families, and even some princes and grandsons.  In the Song Dynasty, when literary style was at its peak, how could we miss such a good opportunity?  What's more, Huang Tingjian also specifically mentioned Wang Yu. He has a long way to go. Now that he is doing business in Bianjing, something may inevitably happen at some point. It is always beneficial and harmless to keep in touch with the future prime minister and his son.  Therefore, Lin Zhao will naturally go to the Iron Tower Lake Poetry Festival.  Of course, since you are going to do advertising, you can't go empty-handed. You have to prepare some kind of meeting gifts.  Back at the restaurant, Lin Zhao handed Huang Tingjian¡¯s inscription to Gao Da to make a plaque.  Gao Gao asked doubtfully: "Mr. Lin, who wrote this word? You found a famous person so quickly?" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Don't worry about it. In short, it can't be wrong!" After that, he walked directly to the backyard.  go.  When Gundam unfolded it, he saw that the three characters "Jiangnanju" had both charm and charm, which were quite good, so he immediately stopped talking.  I heard Lin Zhao shouting from afar: "Uncle Gao, take a few jars to the backyard kitchen" "Wine? What are you doing?" In recent days, Gao Gao has become accustomed to this kind of inexplicable ~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The day after that, Lin Zhao kept  Staying in the kitchen and messing around, no one knows what's going on!  Lin Zhao first hired craftsmen to make a special steaming grate. Its holes, shape, and texture design were completely different from ordinary ones.  If you look carefully, you will find that the whole pot has a slope with high left and low right, with shallow grooves hidden in the texture. A bamboo tube is connected to the lowest point and extends to the outside, and then the pot lid with a flat top is covered.  After the tools are completed, a lot of wine is added to the iron pot and simmered slowly.  Cook wine?  No way?  Many people saw this and drew a big question mark in their hearts.  Lin Zhao then ordered someone to bring ice cubes, place them on the top of the pot lid, and clapped his hands together.  Meng Ruoying asked curiously: "What are you doing?" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Good stuff, Miss Meng, just take a look at it first!" After a while, the temperature in the pot rose, and the aroma of wine overflowed, permeating the entire place.  There is an intoxicating feeling in the kitchen.  Lin Zhao hurriedly warned: "Just heat it over a slow fire. Be careful to control the heat and never set it on fire." Not long after, the bamboo tube extending diagonally began to tick. Lin Zhao hurriedly used a wine bowl to catch it.  live.  Tick ??tick tick, there is an occasional trickle, and there is gradually more liquid in the bowl.  A strong aroma of wine spread, much stronger than before. The source of the mellow aroma was the wine bowl under the bamboo tube.  Meng Ruoying began to feel something magical, and looked at the tilted bamboo tube with great curiosity. It seemed that all the mysteries came from this!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Please give Miss Meng a favor and try the new wine that I have purified!" "New wine?" Meng Ruoying doubtfully picked up the wine bowl and took a sip. Although she only tasted it briefly, she choked and coughed repeatedly.  , after putting down the wine bowl, his face looked a little unnatural.  After a long time, she said leisurely: "Why is this wine so strong? It is very different from the water I drink on weekdays." "Didn't I tell you, this is the new wine I have purified, so it is naturally very different!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "  Think about it, after Jiangnanju opens, will it be very popular to welcome guests with drinks?" Meng Ruoying said lightly: "Men who are addicted to alcohol will like it very much, but women who are accustomed to having a few drinks will be a little bit a little bit.  " Looking at Meng Ruoying's slightly red pretty face, Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Miss Meng reminded me that guests should be treated differently according to the situation and grade" "Can you tell me this  How are spirits made?" Meng Ruoying asked hesitantly.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "This is my patent. Ms. Meng, do you want to buy it separately or cooperate with each other?""Money fan!" Meng Ruoying muttered and said, "I'm just curious" Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Okay, let me show you" Then he opened the lid of the pot and explained: "Actually, it makes sense.  Simple, the boiling point of wine is much lower than the boiling point of water. Do you understand the boiling point? After gradually heating, the wine evaporates first. I put ice cubes on the lid of the pot. After cooling, it falls on the steaming grate, and then the water is drained from there.  "Flow out of the tube Do you understand?" "Uh, almost!" Meng Ruoying nodded as if she understood. The principle seemed to be clearer, but the terms were still confused.  Hey, this Lin Zhao, what exactly is in his head?  Why didn't you notice it at all before?  But it is also a good thing to do more of this kind of messy things. There are really a lot of business opportunities in it Lin Zhao said: "That's good, quickly find a place, find manpower, and build a workshop! Use this high-purity alcohol and ordinary  The wine must be blended, and the supply will definitely exceed the demand" "It's a pity to say that we can only purify the rice wine first. As for the white wine the brewing technology is not very clear, and it is still difficult to make it now.  This matter had to be put aside for the time being, and I would try it again if I had the opportunity in the future.  "Okay!" Meng Ruoying naturally did not refuse the matter of making money, and immediately agreed, and then went out to discuss it with Gundam.  "I've been talking for a long time, but I haven't even tasted it yet!" Lin Zhao picked up the wine bowl and suddenly noticed a layer of red lip marks on the edge of the wine bowl. He smiled softly and said, "Is this considered an indirect kiss? Hehe!" Cough!  Ahem I had wild thoughts in my mind. I accidentally swallowed the strong drink, and my throat suddenly felt burning ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During the Northern Song Dynasty, the development of Bianjing¡¯s water system was absolutely unmatched by later generations.  The four canals of Bianjing pass through the city, which not only facilitates water transportation, but also connects many lakes inside and outside the city.  Longting Lake, Iron Tower Lake in the city, and Jinming Pond in the west of the city are all great places with excellent scenery.  Where there is a lake, there is naturally scenery, waterside pavilions and willow trees. These places have undoubtedly become places frequented by tourists.  Especially the scholars and literati came to enjoy the scenery, cruise around the lake, paddle their boats, and recite poems and compose poems, which made it more emotional.  Several Tai students and poetry-loving friends met at Iron Tower Lake, and Huang Tingjian and Wang Yu were both invited.  Huang Tingjian was originally a little embarrassed. Most of the people attending the poetry meeting were officials or children of aristocratic families, and they were not very familiar with him.  Going alone will inevitably feel a little weird!  I happened to meet Lin Zhao at Xiangguo Temple, and I had the good fortune to be friends with Wang Yu. If we go together, it will be much easier to integrate into the other party's circle.  As for Lin Zhao's identity, although he is not a Jinshi, he can definitely be regarded as a talented scholar based on his poem yesterday. Besides, he is familiar with Wang Yu, so it is not a big problem to take the liberty to participate.  This morning, Huang Tingjian came to the door of Jiangnan Residence early and invited Lin Zhao to go with him.  Lin Zhao was also ready. Two young men carrying several small wine jars were already waiting at the door.  Seeing Huang Tingjian coming, the two of them went together and went to Tieta Lake hand in hand

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 26: Yameni Friendship Party

    The weather in Bianjing is hot in May, and places near the water are undoubtedly the coolest, making it an excellent summer resort.  The cool breeze blows by the Iron Tower Lake, the water ripples, it is moist and refreshing.  In the distance, water birds are flying, boats are rippling, willows by the lake are fluttering in the wind, and pavilions and pavilions are scattered at random, forming an excellent picture of cool summer.  In a pavilion by the lake, several scholars greeted each other with their hands in hand, and hearty laughter continued.  Although they are polite in their words and deeds, they are not energetic as young people. They are obviously scholars and scholars who came to participate in the poetry meeting.  Or stand by the railing and watch the scenery by the lake, or talk about poetry and books in small groups, and occasionally gossip about the news in Bianjing "Xueshi Wang's "Notes on Nothing Happened in Our Dynasty for a Hundred Years" is straightforward and tells the story of the hundred years of our dynasty.  The source of the bad government" "The official family intends to be a promising king, and they admire Academician Wang very much. There are also rumors in the court that the official family intends to use Academician Wang to carry out reforms" "In this way, Academician Wang Xuanma worships  It¡¯s very possible that he will be prime minister, then Mr. Wang¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Wang Yu is back today, and it is said that several children from aristocratic families are coming with him. This is a good opportunity to make friends!¡± ¡°Yes, there are also several new talents in the academic field and famous families.  Gao Tu. Look, isn't that the same one?" Someone reminded them, and several people turned around and saw Huang Tingjian and a young man coming from the corridor.  "Why is the surname Huang so lucky? He has been promoted to an academic officer in the four capitals after only one year of serving as county captain. It's really" It is precisely for this reason that Huang Tingjian, as a rising star in the academic field, was fortunate enough to be invited to participate in such a high-level exam.  Poetry party.  "Brother Lu Zhi is here, who is this?" A person in front said hello, looked at the young man next to Huang Tingjian and asked softly.  "My surname is Lin, and my name is only Zhao!" Lin Zhao always took the initiative and introduced himself directly.  Huang Tingjian then introduced: "Lin Zhao, Lin Dongyang, my friend!" Although bringing a friend here is abrupt, it doesn't hurt.  "It turns out to be Mr. Lin. Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you!" "You're welcome, you're welcome!" Ancient people had a lot of red tape, and time-travelers are not immune to it!  "Brother Lu Zhi, today is a gathering of talents and elegant poetry, why do you bring a common man here?" A hateful-looking guy appeared from behind, and it was none other than Ji Yun who had appeared in Xiangguo Temple the day before yesterday.  "A layman?" Everyone looked at Lin Zhao up and down in unison. He was dressed in a silk and satin robe, and he looked dignified. He also exuded a bit of elegance. Why was he a layman?  Lin Zhao said without changing his expression, "It's Brother Ji Yun. What's wrong? Do you have any opinions?" Everyone knew it at first glance. There was a strong smell of gunpowder between the two!  So what role does Huang Tingjian play in the middle?  Huang Tingjian was helpless and hurriedly said: "Brother Dongyang is a commoner, but he is also talented in poetry and literature. Come today to see your style!" Everyone was very impressed by what he said, but Ji Yun refused.  , sneered: "Poetry, literary talent and learning are just words? Who knows how many people in the world are seeking fame and reputation!" "Brother Ji Yun, you may not know something" Huang Tingjian just started, but was interrupted by Lin Zhao  He said: "Brother Lu Zhi, don't be anxious!" He turned to Ji Yun and said: "How are you doing?" Ji Yun smiled and said: "Recite a poem in front of everyone, so that we can see how talented we are!" He had already determined that a commoner could not even be a scholar.  , What kind of talent can a guy who can't pass the national examination have?  Lin Zhao immediately said: "In that case, let me ask Brother Ji Yun for advice." He looked around and chanted: "The flowers are blooming, the mangroves are singing, and the grass is growing and the egrets are flying across the lake. The wind is sunny and the people are good-natured.  Yunyang is singing and the boat is floating. "At this time, the lake is indeed full of green trees and red flowers. Waterbirds are flying on the lake in the distance. The wind is light and the clouds are light. The sun is just right. There are several boats wandering on the lake, and the sound of singing is faintly heard.  Although Lin Zhao's poem is not very good, it is suitable for the time and the situation.  Ji Yun said: "It's ordinary, how can I know how talented I am?" Huang Tingjian couldn't stand this kind of behavior, and immediately said: "You may not know something, but a poem written by Brother Dongyang in Xiangguo Temple the day before yesterday was called  "It's great!" "Oh? Come and listen!" Everyone was very interested.  Huang Tingjian immediately said: "The sun is setting in the majestic sorrow of separation, and the whip is pointing east to the end of the world. Falling red is not a heartless thing, it turns into spring mud to protect the flowers!" "Is this poem written by Brother Lin?" A scholar asked in surprise.  "Not bad!" "I heard that someone from Xiangguo Temple composed a poem in three steps the day before yesterday and came up with such a masterpiece. Just now we were talking about this poem. The artistic conception and connotation are both classics. I admire you so much!" Someone laughed and said, "Everyone still talks about this poem.  Praise Brother Lin, he wrote a poem in three steps, he is even more powerful than the talented Cao Zijian!¡±  Suddenly, everyone¡¯s attitude quickly changed.  No matter what, the admiration of scholars for talented people has never changed.  Lin Zhao completely didn't expect that he would become famous inadvertently.  Ji Yun's face instantly turned ugly. He left early that day and didn't know what happened next.  Who knew Lin Zhao would have such good poems? His face suddenly became ugly.  Just at this time, someone shouted: "Young masters are here." Everyone turned around and saw several well-dressed scholars coming hand in hand with extraordinary momentum.  Lin Zhao knew clearly that the person in the middle was Wang Yuan and Wang Yuanze, sons of Wang Anshi.  I just heard someone whispering: "The one on the left is Wang Yu, the son of Wang Xueshi, that one is from Kaifeng Mansion that one is from the Cao family" After hearing this, Lin Zhao was filled with emotion, today is not an ordinary poetry meeting, it is clearly  It's a sorority for the children of senior officials in the Song Dynasty!  In addition to Wang Yu, there are also several people whose identities include Cao Jian, the nephew of the Empress Dowager Cao; Chai Ruona, a descendant of the Chai family of the Later Zhou Dynasty; Wen Jifu, the son of Wen Yanbo, a famous Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty;  The fourth son, Wang Zhongke.  The last person was Zhao Zhongshan, the second son of Yuhang County Prince Zhao Zongyong. Mentioning his identity, Lin Zhao immediately remembered the thrilling scene at Shanyang Bay in Huaishui that day, and anger flashed in his eyes.  Everyone rushed to meet him, but Huang Tingjian and Lin Zhao were squeezed to the back and had no chance to step forward.  In front of them are the children of high-ranking officials of the Song Dynasty and the children of famous families. They have undoubtedly benefited a lot from being friends with them, and naturally they are all vying to flatter them.  Several yamen seemed to be used to such a scene, and answered with their hands. After the atmosphere became less heated, Cao Jian asked: "Just now I heard someone reciting a poem, 'Falling red is not a heartless thing, it turns into spring mud to protect flowers.' What a poem.  ! I don¡¯t know who did it!¡± Everyone looked around hurriedly, and after they dispersed, all eyes naturally focused on Lin Zhao and Huang Tingjian.  When he saw the familiar figure, Wang Yu's eyebrows moved and he said in surprise: "Lin Zhao, when did you arrive in Bianjing?" Huh?  All the scholars were surprised. It turned out that Lin Dongyang knew Master Wang Yu very well. No wonder Huang Tingjian brought this person here to see how flattering he was As for Ji Yun, his expression suddenly became unnatural.  He was jealous of Wang Yu, and even dared to occasionally make irresponsible remarks behind his back, but he was still very fearful in his heart.  At this time, An Xin was more concerned about informing Lin Zhao behind his back, but he would die miserably.  In fact, Lin Zhao never paid attention to it from beginning to end, and stepped forward and said to Wang Yu: "It will only take about ten days, but both the master and the young master will be okay?" Because of Lin Zhao's participation, Meng Ruogu's murder case was quickly  Uncovered, Wang Anshi was able to close the case and went to Beijing to face the saint in time.  Recently, his father Wang Anshi has been favored and praised by officials. This is all based on Jiang Ning's early solution of the case, so he is also very grateful to Lin Zhao in his heart.  "Everything is fine with my father, but as for me just watch!" Wang Yu said with a smile: "Why did you come to Bianjing? Now with the Meng family?" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I came to Bianjing to take care of business.  Now we are partners with Miss Meng!" "Oh!" Wang Yu nodded meaningfully. He knew very well that Lin Zhao was a capable person and would never stay in Xiaomeng's family for a long time.  It will definitely take off.  No, I just came to Bianjing, and the classic poems have already been spread among the scholars.  He actually made friends with Huang Tingjian, who was a Jinshi in the same year, and came to participate in a poetry gathering where such young talents and senior officials gathered together. It was not easy!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 27: Prince Wang and Sun Gong have conflicts

    In the Song Dynasty, writing poems and sending them to high-ranking officials and celebrities for appreciation was a stepping stone to seeking fame and promotion.  During the reign of Renzong, Fan Zhongyan came to Hangzhou. Many scholars and officials, hoping to gain the reputation of "Mr. Fan's personal disciple", wrote poems one after another.  One of the students, Su Lin, was praised by Fan Zhongyan for his saying, "The first to get the moon is those who are near the water, and the flowers and trees in the sun are likely to be spring." Fan Zhongyan then recommended him, and his career was smooth and he was promoted step by step.  It is precisely for this reason that writing poems and poems in the Song Dynasty was not only an expression of feelings and arty, but also an important way to become an official and get promoted.  After developing to a certain extent, various poetry gatherings appeared. In name, they were to gather friends with poems, but in fact they wanted to become famous. Especially when high-ranking officials and celebrities participated, they had to work harder.  Today¡¯s poetry gathering at Tieta Lake is also of this nature. There are many talented people participating, especially many who are the children of the current ministers.  It¡¯s definitely a good opportunity to flatter someone and seek fame!  It¡¯s just that before many scholars had a chance to show off, Lin Zhao, who was born in civilian clothing, stole the limelight.  I can't help but put my literary talent there, let alone being familiar with the prince, it's so irritating to compare with others!  Lin Zhao was originally going to take this opportunity to promote in the high-end market. He didn't want to say anything, but because a poem became the protagonist of today's poetry meeting, he was naturally regarded highly.  Of course, it was precisely because of this that Lin Zhao temporarily integrated into this circle of young men and celebrities.  The ensuing plot was as expected, with everyone boarding a cruise ship, cruising around the lake, enjoying the scenery, drinking and composing poems.  Lin Zhao hurriedly brought several jars of wine and said with a smile: "When I came here today, I brought a few jars of water and wine with me. Please try it! I will open the restaurant in a few days. Please enjoy it." Wang Yuxiao  He said: "You must go to a restaurant in Dongyang. Not to mention anything else, just the Buddha jumping over the wall that made my cousin go crazy in Jiangning city!" "Buddha jumping over the wall?" Everyone was quite curious.  "A delicious dish, the best!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "When the time comes, you will go there, you will not be disappointed!" "Why do I think Dongyang is soliciting customers?" Cao Jian was a generous man and said with a smile: "  Putting aside the delicious food, this wine tastes really good!" The maid opened the wine jar and served it in a formal pot, but the aroma of the wine was already wafting out.  "What kind of wine? Is it more fragrant than the Puzhong wine prepared here?" Wang Zhongke's expression was stern. Today's wine was ordered to be prepared, so he was quite disdainful.  Puzhong is the later Puzhou of Shanxi Province. The local wine has been famous all over the world since the Northern Zhou Dynasty. It also lasted for a long time in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It became popular in the Song Dynasty and became a famous wine in the world.  Lin Zhao didn't know what was going on, and said with a faint smile: "Master Wang, give it a try!" The strong aroma of wine quickly filled the boat, and everyone was moved by it. Cao Jian was a good drinker, so he immediately started to taste it.  Then he was full of praise and said: "Well, good wine, good wineit tastes good!" Then he drank several glasses in a row, feeling very proud of himself.  " He is worthy of being the descendant of the famous general Cao Bin. Although he looks gentle, he is bold in his heart.  As expected, Mr. Tiger has no dog-like grandson, and he has the demeanor of a general.  The rest of the people raised their glasses to drink with hesitation, not realizing that the wine was stronger than they imagined. A few of them who were weak drinkers choked and coughed immediately.  The second son of the Prince of Yuhang County, Marquis of Fushui Zhao Zhongshan, was one of them and was ridiculed by Hao Yitong.  The young Marquis immediately said angrily: "What the hell? Why does it taste like this" Cao Jian smiled and said: "If you taste it carefully, it tastes similar to Puzhong wine, but more mellow. Hehe, it's almost as good as Neizhong wine.  "Zhao Zhongshan said scornfully: "This taste can be compared with the wine inside? It's really ridiculous!" The inside is the palace, and the little monkey Lord Tianhuang's superiority immediately emerged, despising the fact that everyone rarely has the opportunity to drink from the palace.  Royal wine.  Cao Jiandao: "The wine in my house was given by the Empress Dowager. What kind of wine are you drinking? Your father is just a prince, and the wine he gave is not much better You have such a good wine today, so you should enjoy it."  Cherish it, why should you be picky? " "Brother Cao is probably drunk. Why did he get drunk after just a few drinks?" Zhao Zhongshan's face suddenly became unnatural. These words stimulated the nerves of their whole family.  As we all know, Renzong had no sons. Zhao Yun, the adopted king of Pu, made his thirteenth son Zongshi the crown prince and inherited the throne, which was called Yingzong.  After Song Yingzong ascended the throne, in addition to launching a "Pu Discuss" to fight for the title of his biological father, he also treated his brothers quite well. Most of Zhao Yun's twenty-two sons were granted the title of prince.  "It's a pity that the fourth child, Zhao Zongyong, is just a county king. He is inevitably inferior to others and has become the laughing stock of the clan's powerful people.  Cao Jian didn't know whether he mentioned this incident accidentally or intentionally. Zhao Zhongshan suddenly turned red and almost ran away on the spot.  Everyone noticed that the rhythm seemed a little wrong, and Wen Jifu hurriedly dissuaded him: "Don't blame Zhongshan, Li Cheng was just a drunken gaffe!" Li Cheng was Cao Jian's expression.??, while hurriedly winking at Cao Jian.  Cao Jian then smiled and said: "Zhongshan, I always say whatever I say, and I don't hold back. Don't blame me!" Lin Zhao listened, but laughed in his heart. It didn't sound like an apology at all!  It's okay, if someone makes Zhao Zhongshan disgusted, it can be regarded as venting his bad breath!  At the same time, it is also clear that this Cao Jian is definitely not as heartless as he seems on the surface, and he is not simple!  Zhao Zhongshan still felt bad, but everyone tried to dissuade him. Moreover, Cao Jian also symbolically apologized. Although he still sounded unhappy, there was nothing he could do.  "That's right, I am the emperor's biological uncle, but unfortunately he is not well-received.  Behind the Cao family is the emperor's grandmother, the Empress Dowager Cao, who was also one of the most famous military families in the Song Dynasty.  So what can the Longzi Emperor and his grandson do? In many cases, the clan is not even as good as a relative.  It was from this moment on that Zhao Zhongshan began to hate Cao Jian, and at the same time, he also took Lin Zhao with him.  If it weren't for this Laoshizi strong drink, why would I make a fool of myself?  Little did he know that the two enemies had been unhappy with him for a long time, and they had formed a grudge!  After a small disturbance, everyone continued to laugh and joke, and the atmosphere was inevitably slightly affected.  Fortunately, everyone was an eloquent person, and all kinds of chatting eased the atmosphere.  Several people also composed poems to suit the occasion, but unfortunately the artistic conception was not that different from Lin Zhao's poem, so the theme changed from reciting poems and discussing Taoism to chanting about the wind and the moon.  It was either mentioning that a certain talented man from a certain family had a secret affair with a young lady from a certain family, or that someone in a brothel was both beautiful and talented, or that an important official was having an affair Lin Zhao felt funny in his heart as he listened.  The ancient government officials were also so gossipy, and their lives were also very empty and impetuous!  As they were talking, someone else said: "Brother Ruona, I heard that your sister Minyan is both talented and beautiful, and she is the most beautiful woman in Bianjing. It's a pity that she didn't have the chance to see her face" "The most beautiful woman?"  "Everyone's eyes lit up, but Lin Zhao noticed that Xing Shu's expression was a little unnatural. It's no wonder that Er Cheng's disciples, it is true that birds of a feather flock together.  At the same time, everyone's eyes fell on Chai Ruona's face.  Chai Ruona, that¡¯s right!  They are the descendants of Chai Rong, Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty.  Zhao Da was quite righteous. After Chen Qiao rebelled against Huangpao and joined the army, he did not exterminate all the Chai clan members of the previous dynasty, and even treated them favorably.  But after all, he has such a sensitive status as the former royal family, so Chai Ruone has always behaved very low-key.  But he couldn't keep a low profile since he was born. Who gave him a beautiful and fragrant sister!  This Miss Chai was fifteen years old. In March, the Queen Mother of the two palaces moved to another place. At the banquet for the audience of her concubine, Chai Minyan attended with her mother and amazed everyone.  However, those who were lucky enough to see their true faces were all the wives of princes and princes, and some of them were thinking of coming to propose marriage.  However, the Chai family did not consider the marriage for the time being because their daughter was young and their grandmother had passed away and they had to pay filial piety.  There were rumors in private that Miss Chai was extremely talented, beautiful and arrogant, and her criteria for selecting a son-in-law were much stricter.  All in all, Chai Minyan's reputation has spread in Bianjing, and she already holds the title of the most beautiful woman in Bianjing.  Chai Ruona said: "The name of my little sister is just a misinformation given by you Hey!" "Brother Ruona is so humble" Fortunately, Xing Shu really couldn't stand it, so he interrupted: "You guys are being rude, aren't you?  !¡± Everyone was a little excited and sober after drinking, but also felt a little rude, so they changed their conversation to other topics.  Lin Zhao was wondering in his heart, how beautiful is this Miss Chai?  The fish sinks and the wild goose falls?  Close the moon and shy the flowers?  Everyone then talked about his official career and fame, and Huang Tingjian was naturally praised by everyone.  Then somehow, the topic returned to Lin Zhao.  Wang Zhongqi asked with a smile: "Dongyang is so talented and learned, why has he never obtained any honors?" Lin Zhao said lightly: "I am not good at studying official career and economics, and my ambition is not here, so I have never set foot in the academic field" "Then what do you do to make a living now?  Wang Zhongke asked unhurriedly: "Doing business? Running a restaurant?" Wang Zhongke's face darkened, showing a look of disdain.  Before Lin Zhao could speak, Wang Zhongke turned to Wang Yu and said, "Brother Yuanze, you really have a wide range of friends!" The meaning in his words was hard to understand, and the two princes were not at odds with each other.  The problem mainly lies with Wang Zhongke. His father Wang Gui is a bachelor of Hanlin, which is a bit higher than Wang Anshi's bachelor. More importantly, he also serves as the prefect of Kaifeng, which is unmatched by the prefect of Jiangning.  But in fact, the officials trusted and favored Wang Anshi more, and his son Wang Yu's status also increased.  When people mention Prince Wang in Bianjing City, everyone will first think of Wang Yu. As for his brother Wang Zhongke, he has never been mentioned at all, and the treatment he received is also different.  During today's poetry meeting, Lin Zhao was stealing the spotlight while preparing drinks. Wang Zhongke felt uncomfortable all the time, even feeling jealous and angry.  It¡¯s easy to get drunk if you drink boring wine, not to mention that it is still purified by Lin ZhaoWang Zhongke didn't know how to drink too much strong liquor, so he drank a lot.  Alcohol hits the brain, and some words blurt out.  Although Wang Yu was proud of his talent, he was still much bigger than Wang Zhongke, so he just laughed it off.  He was curious about how Lin Zhao would react?  As impassioned as when he scolded Zhu Xueli last time?  Facts have proved that experience makes people mature. Although Lin Zhao was angry after hearing this, he did not explode.  After all, on an occasion like today, it is always bad to be too presumptuous, as it will make you appear to have no taste.  Besides, Wang Zhongke's father is still the governor of Kaifeng, so it's better not to offend the local magistrate's office.  Furthermore, the person involved, Wang Yu, has not expressed his position, so how can he force himself to come forward.  He could only smile and say: "Everyone has his own ambitions. Doing business may not be as good as living in a temple. His contribution lies in the country, but it also benefits the people and the country" It was a good poetry meeting, but because of Zhao Zhongshan and Wang Zhongke, the atmosphere became a bit disharmonious.  .  When everyone saw this, they were afraid that they would break up unhappy in the end, so they sailed to the shore and ended it hastily.  Wang Zhongke was already fast asleep and looked very ugly. He was helped away by his slaves. Zhao Zhongshan's expression was also ugly.  Cao Jianbu smiled and said: "Brother Dongyang, when your restaurant opens, I will go there to support it. I will prepare more wine then!" "Definitely!" Lin Zhao looked at the background of everyone and sighed in his heart.  : It turns out that these princes and grandsons also have conflicts among themselves. Maybe they have deep grudges?  Lin Zhao was about to leave with Huang Tingjian, but was stopped by Wang Yu!

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 28 The Fight Behind the Scenes

    "Dongyang stay!" Wang Yu shouted from behind, and Huang Tingjian saw the situation and left first.  Lin Zhao cupped his hands and said, "Master Wang, I have caused trouble for you today!" After all, Wang Zhongke's drunken remarks were caused by him, so Lin Zhao was slightly apologetic!  Wang Yu shook his head and said: "Some trivial matters are nothing to worry about. Let them go and don't take it to heart!" It sounded like he didn't care at all. Maybe he didn't take Wang Zhongke or even his father Wang Gui seriously at all.  "I don't mind!" Lin Zhao has always been optimistic and cheerful.  "Actually" Wang Yu hesitated slightly and said: "Dongyang, with your talent and learning, it is not difficult to succeed in the academic field, and you can also have an official career you should consider it!" Lin Zhao had this idea of ??becoming an official, but  I have no love for the imperial examinations and I don¡¯t know if I can find another way?  He nodded immediately and said: "Okay, I will consider it!" "Last time in Jiangning, if it weren't for you, my father would not have been able to enter Beijing as soon as possible, but" Wang Yu couldn't help but sigh softly.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Everything is difficult at the beginning. I should teach you not to rush for a while!" "Are you paying attention to the government?" Wang Yu glanced at Lin Zhao suspiciously and was quite surprised.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Young master, don't be surprised. The boss's essay has been widely discussed in recent days. It's not surprising that I have heard about it." Huang Tingjian!  Wang Yu guessed that the news about Lin Zhao probably came from this.  "The country has accumulated bad governance for hundreds of years, redundant officials, redundant soldiers, poverty and weakness. It is a good thing for the elders to be determined to reform. It's just that the disease is gone like a thread, and it can't be rushed!" Lin Zhao analyzed: "You can see the subtle effects, and follow them from the beginning.  A few small ideas and small habits can reveal the conservatism and stubbornness of many people. Although officials intend to change, they should not rush it. It is better to take it slowly You can use it to test some subtleties and see.  The rebound how big the reaction will be, and then proceed with it after you have an idea of ??how big it will be!" Wang Yu's eyes suddenly flashed with brilliance. He was indeed right, this Lin Zhao is indeed not simple.  If he can become an official, he will definitely be a good helper to his father.  He nodded and said: "What Dongyang said makes sense, I will tell my father!" Lin Zhao did not know very well about Wang Anshi's reform. He knew that its original intention was good, but there seemed to be problems during the execution, perhaps because it was too hasty.  !  Now I¡¯m giving you a little reminder, I hope it helps, but I don¡¯t know if Mr. Niao can listen.  "When the restaurant opens, I will definitely invite all my friends to come and support it!" Wang Yu naturally wanted to support it.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's best for you to enjoy the glory, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. My restaurant must be unusual." "I completely believe this!" Wang Yu deeply felt that Lin Zhao had a lot of potential that could be tapped.  .  The two were chatting and laughing and were about to leave, but they saw a person still standing by the lake. When they took a closer look, it was Chai Ruona.  Out of curiosity, the two walked over and asked, "Brother Ruona, why are you staying at the lake?" Chai Ruona smiled and said, "No, I was planning to leave. My younger sister was playing with her best friend on the other side today, and it happened to be  If there is a ship, let me wait here and leave together by waterway." "That's it!" The two looked up and saw a small boat approaching, not far from the shore.  Lin Zhao looked at the cabin. The legendary Miss Chai, the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, was on this ship?  The lake breeze blows, and the hatch curtain blows.  At a certain moment, Lin Zhao saw a woman in purple clothes, like a fairy who had been banished to the mortal world, walking over the waves.  As for the appearance, although it was just a glimpse and I couldn't even remember the facial features, the elegance, softness and charming smile were deeply engraved in my mind.  She is indeed the most beautiful woman, and she deserves the title. Lin Zhao couldn't help but be stunned.  He didn't notice that Wang Yu behind him had the same expression, and there was still fascination in his eyes The boat docked, and Miss Chai seemed to notice that there were other men on the shore, so she stopped showing her face.  Chai Ruonei said goodbye and boarded the boat, leaving the two young talents feeling lost and watching the boat go away.  Lin Zhao secretly said in his heart, wondering if Miss Chai was watching from behind the curtain and looking back with a smile ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Starting from April of the first year of Xining, the weather was hot and rainless. The emperor ordered his ministers to pray for rain but with little success. A certain degree of drought inevitably occurred.  In May, in order to prevent the disaster-stricken refugees from developing into bandits, the Song Dynasty used a commonly used method to recruit hungry people as Xiang troops.  In addition to some disaster relief matters, Master Zuo Pushe, the Minister, Situ the Inspector, and Zhongshu Ling Wen Yanbo were a little busy.  When I returned home in the evening, Liuzi Wenjifu, who had not been seen for several days, came to say hello: "How are you, father? I have been busy with government affairs recently, so father should take care of yourself." "Well! I'm used to it, it's okay, with you here  My filial piety is fulfilled by being a father!" A man's hair is mostly white, his face is elegant, but there is a vague hint of?Elusive aura; especially a pair of eyes that seem gentle and approachable, but inside are shrewd and deep, with a breathtaking aura. He is Wen Yanbo, a veteran of the three dynasties from Renzong to Yingzong to the present day, and the official position of Prime Minister.  .  "I feel guilty for not being able to share the slightest responsibility for my father!" Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "You, study hard. Maybe you can be able to do it in a few years By the way, I heard that you went to participate in a poetry meeting a few days ago?"  "Yes, I met friends with poems at Tieta Lake a few days ago!" Wen Jifu answered truthfully.  "Oh, are there any good poems? Or interesting things to tell my father!" Wen Jifu thought, could it be that the events of the poetry meeting had been spread to the outside and reached his father's ears?  He immediately told the truth about what happened at the poetry meeting.  "It's funny, these little guys are restless!" Wen Yanbo heard it funny and couldn't help but sigh.  Wen Jifu said: "The young man couldn't hold his temper, fought with words, and was rude after drinking, which made my father laugh." "Do you really think it was just a fight with words and rude after drinking?" Wen Yanbo asked meaningfully.  Wen Jifu's heart moved, and he bowed and said: "Maybe there is something behind it" "Tell me what you think" Wen Yanbo seemed to be interested in taking the exam for his son.  Wen Jifu muttered: "It seems to be related to the fight between the two bachelors Wang Please let me know the internal situation, father." "That's right!" Wen Yanbo nodded with satisfaction and said: "Now Wang Gui and  Wang Anshi is both an imperial concubine and may become prime minister in the future, but who comes first and who comes last? There are differences in authority" "There are rumors that the officials intend to re-appoint Wang Anshi. Is this true?  ?" Wen Jifu asked tentatively.  Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "It's not groundless. Officials have recently begun to ask ministers for their opinions, but Mr. Han (Qi) seems to disapprove." "There are rumors that in Yangzhou in the past, Mr. Han and Mr. Wang had a misunderstanding.  , could it be because of this?" Wen Jifu secretly speculated.  Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "No, if Han Qi's structure is so small, how can he serve as prime minister for more than ten years? Besides, Wu Kui and Tang Jie, two political advisors (deputy prime ministers), also disagree." "Then father.  What about you?" Wen Jifu asked presumptuously. Wen Yanbo's expression paused for a moment, but then he seemed very satisfied. He didn't need to hide it in front of his son and said, "As a father, I don't agree very much. Wang Anshi is too stubborn.  , If you make him afraid, there will be trouble" "But Academician Wang speaks out about the bad government and is determined to reform. This should be a good thing!" Wen Jifu expressed his different opinions.  "We all know the bad government of the country, but it can affect the whole body. How can reform be so easy? In the past, my father also participated in the Qingli New Deal with Fan Wenzhenggong, but what was the result?" Wen Yanbo shook his head gently and said: "Many things are intricately intertwined.  , neither one reform can be effective. If you act too hastily, I'm afraid you will suffer the consequences, especially if a stubborn person like Wang Anshi presides over it, the situation may be even worse" Wen Yanbo paused for a moment and continued: "But  Bachelor Ao seems to have changed his temper today and is testing everyone?" "Testing?" "It's funny to say that the topic of debate in the court these days is 'sitting and standing', and Wang Anshi is a Hanlin scholar, and he suddenly wrote a request.  Change the usual routine and sit down to lecture on classics and history for officials and important ministers." Looking at his son's confused look, Wen Yanbo continued: "Don't think this is just a matter of etiquette. In fact, he wants to test everyone's attitude towards innovation.  It's a pity that it's so thankless, and there was a lot of opposition" Wen Jifu suddenly realized that he was too immature, and all he saw was the surface. He didn't expect that there was such a complexity behind the trivial things.  Then he asked: "Father, does Cao Jian also have feelings for Zhao Zhongshan?" "Yeah!" Wen Yanbo thought about it, and gave his son some good guidance today, and said: "Who is Cao Jian? The grandson of Cao Fu, the emperor  Where is Zhao Zhongshan, the nephew of the Queen Mother? He is the grandson of King Pu. They are both very young. Why would they be rude for no reason?  Her mother, the Empress Dowager Cao, was unhappy, and she continued to neglect the Cao family and treat Prince Pu favorably. Now that the emperor has passed away and the official family has ascended the throne, there has still not been much change. Can the Empress Dowager Cao feel happy?  The family was born into a general, and he had a bloody heart. Cao Jian was young and vigorous, so it was reasonable to express his dissatisfaction. Alas, Emperor Renzong had no children, which caused all these troubles There are still conflicts among people about adoption.  , let alone the Tian family? " Wen Jifu was secretly shocked. Only now did he fully understand that it turned out that the several yamen seemed to be drunk and rude, and they were fighting with each other, but in fact they were not simple.  The battles between prime ministers and emperors and empresses are actually huge battles behind this. It¡¯s simply??Conceivable.  Wen Yanbo earnestly warned: "So you need to be cautious in your words and deeds in daily life. The most important thing is to look carefully, think with your heart, and think carefully. You are talented, diligent and studious, and your father looks up to you." "My father's teachings, my son will remember them.  I'm in the heart!" Wen Jifu was somewhat flattered, and then asked: "Father, when Lin Dongyang's restaurant opens, should I go or not?" "Lin Dongyang?" Wen Yanbo said with a slight smile: "Listen to the poem you recited.  , This person seems to be quite talented! Huang Tingjian's father has paid attention to it. Since the two have a good relationship, it can be seen that although Lin Dongyang is a commoner, he is indeed somewhat talented." Wen Jifu said hesitantly.  This person seems to have a deep friendship with Wang Yuanze! " Wen Yanbo is an experienced man and can see through his son's concerns at a glance. He shook his head and said: "You are a father, so there is no need to worry about it since I am sincerely inviting you.  After drinking someone else's fine wine, it is also appropriate to go and congratulate them.

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 29 Opening and Welcoming Guests

    Jiangnan Judeng opened on the sixth day of June, which means good luck and good luck in the sixth lunar month.  After a month of modification and decoration, Jiangnanju has undergone earth-shaking changes.  The chefs, waiters and maids were all transformed, as if they were completely different people.  All in all, Jiangnan Ju has been updated inside and out, and everyone is confident and fully prepared for its opening.  Starting from late May, all kinds of publicity has been launched. The generation of Xiangguo Temple and Bianhezhou Bridge is inevitable, and leaflets have been distributed like snowflakes.  Thanks to the early preparation, the engraving and printing caught up in time, otherwise it would have been a missed event.  It is precisely because of this that Lin Zhao is very concerned about where Mr. Bi Sheng is now?  Has China¡¯s fourth greatest invention ever been born?  This is a major event that will benefit thousands of years and be famous for generations to come. When will we find out more about it?  Of course, in this era, only a few people are literate.  For this reason, Lin Zhao specially compiled various nursery rhymes and jingles, and invited children and beggars to help sing them.  Not to mention, the effect was really good, and it soon became known to everyone.  In addition, Jiangnanju Restaurant is located in a good location and has a conspicuous location, so it naturally attracts a lot of attention, especially its mystery and legend are even more curious.  Various crazy rumors in the city have greatly aroused people's curiosity, and they all wanted to take a look, causing quite a sensational response.  To be slightly exaggerated, almost half of the people in Bianjing City know that a unique "Jiangnanju" restaurant is about to open near the Xiangguo Temple and on the side of Zhouqiao on the bank of the Bianhe River.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT?  At the same time, a lottery link has also been set up. As long as you come to Jiangnanju for a meal, you can participate in a lottery interaction.  The number of the first prize of 5,000 guan is really amazing, but it has also been questioned a lot.  After Jiangnanju shopkeeper Gao Guo repeatedly assured that the lottery was absolutely true and fair, doubts gradually subsided, and naturally more people came here.  After a series of news spread, Jiangnanju¡¯s popularity rose to a higher level.  Although it has not yet opened, people often gather at the door to watch. The popularity is high, and the reputation has quickly risen dozens of levels.  Meng Ruoying stood at the window upstairs, looking at the crowds of people in the distance, and said with a smile: "It seems you are really good at it!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I underestimated the people of the Song Dynasty who were curious about gossip, but Miss Meng also underestimated me.  The effect is beyond my imagination!" "Cousin, will this work?" Gu Yuelun still had some doubts about this.  "Of course!" Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Don't I have confidence in my cousin? Don't worry, your task is to be the best cook in Bianjing no, the most beautiful cook in the Song Dynasty!" "Well, I'm ready.  "But how much do you need to prepare for Buddha Jumping Over the Wall?" Gu Yuelun asked softly. Buddha Jumping Over the Wall requires careful preparation and slow cooking, so it is difficult to make in large quantities.  Lin Zhao thought for a moment and said: "Prepare ten for the first five days. After that, except for New Years and holidays, we will eat one a day." After hearing this, Gao Dao immediately retorted: "Mr. Lin, Miss Gu's Buddha Jumping over the Wall is the best in the world.  , why only make one portion? Don¡¯t you need to pay for it to be delivered to your door? " Lin Zhao said with a smile: "The saying is that rare things are valuable, if anyone can eat Buddha Jumping Over the Wall for money, then this dish is not only delicious, but also delicious.  There is nothing special about it, and it will fade over time. We want this dish to become our absolute signature dish. After all, people who have eaten it within five days will appreciate it and publicize it. Buddha Jumps Over the Wall will maintain its mystery and strong appeal.  Then it will be limited to one serving per day and will be auctionedto make it an honor to taste Buddha Jumping Over the Wall, a symbol of pride and class, and to make the wealthy businessmen in Bianjing rush to order the only delicacy every day.  At this time, Buddha Jumping Over the Wall will no longer be just a dish, but a precious golden lump" Meng Ruoying said: "It makes sense. Sister Yuelun is not too tired. Is it vulgar to just talk about money?  In addition to wealthy businessmen, there are also dignitaries and celebrities. Will we be criticized for this? After all, our style is more elegant" Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Miss Meng's concerns are not unreasonable, so we have to do the same.  The literati will prepare a way As long as the famous and talented people leave their calligraphy paintings in the store, as long as the young talents can write fine poems and essays, they will be lucky enough to taste them. In this way, all aspects will be comprehensive over time, and the culture of the store will be improved.  The atmosphere will be stronger, especially the paintings and calligraphy works of famous artists, and the poems and prose will be priceless treasures." But Gao Dao complained: "Master Lin has a good idea, but is it possible to save Is the first-day discount too much?  Too much? And the bonus of 5,000 yuan is a lot of money. Isn¡¯t it a waste? I have been pressed hard these days, and I can no longer cheat. Also, I have been looking for it in the city these days.  All kinds of people spend a lot of money to promote and find beggars and children to sing folk songs" "??Speaking of Uncle Gao, now I understand how a good restaurant could be so poorly run by you!  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Don't worry, the money invested will definitely be recovered."  With popularity, there will be popularity, with popularity, there will be customers, and we will have a lot of money to make, just wait until you can count the money!  "Uhthis" Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Don't be so fussy. Miss Meng didn't say anything, so don't feel bad."  Remember, the lottery must not be faked, credibility comes first, and we must not damage our own sign. The five thousand gu are definitely worth the money I asked you to go to some famous Bianjing prostitutes, Kabuki and so on.  without?  " "I'm going. It's hard to find a popular leader. Hong Xiangyu, who has a sweet voice, has already agreed, but only asks for a thousand guan" Gundam always looked very heartbroken when he spoke. It was almost like an ancient version.  Grandet, the problem is that the money is not his own, what is this guy¡¯s mentality? ¡°Only a thousand dollars?  It's so cheap Then go and buy me two more" Lin Zhao's answer made Gundam almost vomit blood, it's only a thousand guan You still think it's too little! ~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the sixth day of June, I had particularly good luck early in the morning. The weather that had been scorching for a long time miraculously  It became cloudy and overcast, and it was no longer so hot. The cool breeze from the Bianhe River made more people want to go out and watch the excitement, so more people came to attend the grand opening of Jiangnanju.  Early this morning, the curtain-covered Jiangnanju Yingbin Building was finally unveiled. It does not have complicated carved beams and painted pillars, but rather has the atmosphere of a Jiangnan water town. The archway looks simple like an ink painting, and the entire surface is paved with Runan marble.  Simple yet tasteful. The patterns and lighting designs above are extremely delicate and exquisite, forming a perfect whole with the Xiangguo Temple, Bianhe River, Zhouqiao, and the scattered houses in the distance, which is unique but also perfect for this generation.  The core is so eye-catching. A high stage has been set up in front of the Yingbin Building. There are already singers dancing and acrobatics are ready. It is said that several popular singers from Bianjing will take the stage later.  On the other side of the performance is a lottery place. The boxes wrapped in red silk have been put in place. Guests who have come out of the meal will be able to draw a lottery. Let¡¯s wait and see who will take home the grand prize of 5,000 yuan. Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying, as well as  Gouda appeared at the door wearing a fine silk shirt to greet the guests. Merchants and close friends who were familiar with the Meng family sent congratulations early Meng Ruoying thanked them one by one, while Lin Zhao kept looking at the door.  The current crowd was not very large until I saw a few familiar figures, and I finally let go Such hot scenes also attracted the attention of some unscrupulous people, including the local gangsters in Bianjing City.  They were about to take the opportunity to knock and get some oil and water. Just when they were about to take action, they saw a group of young gentlemen coming together. The master of ceremonies sang a promise: "Master Wang YuMaster Cao JianCongratulations from Master Chai Ruona."  Jiangnanju opens a new year!  " Uh a bunch of prostitutes are not hanging out in Bianjing for nothing. They all know the names of the children of high-ranking officials. Seeing this scene, they naturally did not dare to snatch the tiger's beard in the yamen, and immediately and quietly evacuated On the Zhouqiao Bridge  A young man saw this scene from a distance and said coldly: "Isn't it just a business opening? Isn't it so ostentatious?  " "Yeah, who has Wang Yuanze and Cao Licheng backing me?  " "They are too proud" The two of them turned out to be Wang Zhongke and Zhao Zhongshan, who had suffered a huge loss of face at the Iron Tower Lake Poetry Festival that day. "What else can we do?  "Zhao Zhongshan is a smart man. Sometimes he uses provocation and borrows a knife to kill someone, which is a clever trick. " Sure enough, Wang Zhongke snorted coldly: "What do they have to fear?"  I will definitely make him look good one day!  " Zhao Zhongshan heard it very pleasantly, but from a distance he saw Wen Jifu entering the gate of Jiangnanju with gifts. Wen Yanbo's son and Wang Anshi's son came together to congratulate him? The sensitive Zhao Zhongshan immediately smelled something unusual from it.  . In this way, just pushing Wang Zhongke to the front would be a bit weak and difficult to achieve. Of course, it is best to find a big backer Zhao Zhongshan thought about it, and a figure vaguely appeared in his mind

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 30 Business is booming

    "What a surprise. These are all the children of high officials in the court, and you invited them here!" Meng Ruoying was a little surprised.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "That's natural. Who made me outstanding in talent and learning, and won the favor of all the talented people?" "Huh! I just wrote a poem! After others flattered me a few words, I really thought I was as talented as me.  Badou's Cao Zijian?" Meng Ruoying pouted and joked with Lin Zhao.  "It seems that Miss Meng still looks down on me Let's not talk about it for now, let's greet the guests!" Lin Zhao had no idea that someone was plotting against him secretly, and he was surprised by the arrival of several government officials.  Wang Yu will definitely come, and according to Cao Jian's character, he will do what he says.  However, Wen Jifu was a little unexpected. The son of Wen Xianggong expressed his congratulations, which was really commendable.  While Lin Zhao was pleasantly surprised, Wang Yu was also thinking secretly in his heart that it would be okay if he usually travels with Wen Jifu.  But today, even after knowing that Lin Zhao has a close relationship with his family, he is still like this. Could it be that Wen Jifu made his own decision behind this?  Or was it Mr. Wen who nodded?  For extraordinary people, every move is never that simple.  In particular, these young masters are extremely sensitive because they are all high officials in the court, so they always speculate on the meaning behind their actions.  Ordinary congratulators didn't know why, but they secretly marveled when they heard the names of several yamen.  Familiar merchants from Jiangning were all curious. When did the Meng family have such a profound background?  Who is that Lin Zhao?  Why was he the one who came out to greet Young Master Yamen, and he seemed to be very familiar with him Lin Zhao stepped forward and greeted: "Young gentlemen, I am very grateful to you!" "Dongyang, don't be polite, I am here for you.  Here comes the wine!" Cao Jian laughed, as bold as ever.  Wang Yu said with a smile: "Dongyang is really in trouble. Today's scene is probably much more lively than the Xiangguo Temple Fair!" "Some trivial tricks are not worth mentioning!" Lin Zhao behaved quite politely.  Chai Ruona smiled and said, "Dongyang is so humble!" "By the way, are you and Miss Meng just partners?" Wang Yu looked at Meng Ruoying who was greeting the guests in the distance, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.  Uh Lin Zhao smiled and said, "When did Mr. Wang become so nosy?" "Gossip?" Wang Yu probably guessed the meaning and said, "No, you are indeed capable, which is also a good thing  ¡± Wen Jifu was also a little surprised and began to re-examine Lin Zhao.  It turns out that he is not only outstanding in poetry and literature, but also in business and financial affairs.  There must be a reason why Wang Yu thinks so highly of this son.  Afterwards, there was an unveiling ceremony, and several yamen were pulled over by Lin Zhao for a simple ribbon-cutting ceremony, which started a new trend among Bianjing shops.  Then Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying stood alone, gently pulling the red rope, the red silk fell, and the three characters "Jiangnanju" appeared in the field of vision, and a gold-lettered signboard that became famous all over the world for many years was born.  Huang Tingjian stood in the crowd and saw his inscription hanging high at the door. He vaguely felt a great honor Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying welcomed all the distinguished guests to come in and take their seats. Gundam stood on the stage at the door and announced: "Today's half-price treat  "Then the vaudeville song and dance kicked off on the stage outside the door, attracting many passers-by to stop and come to visit As soon as they entered the door, everyone's eyes suddenly lit up, a completely different new atmosphere.  The hall is decorated elegantly and warmly, and looks quite comfortable.  The waiters and maids are all dressed in the same uniform, with thoughtful etiquette, and considerate service with smiles, which makes people feel very comfortable.  The most dazzling thing is undoubtedly the east and west sides of the hall. On the west side is a small stage. Hong Xiangyu, a famous singer in Bianjing, came on the stage to sing, which immediately aroused countless squinting eyes On the east side is  Behind a bead curtain is a simple and clean kitchen. If you get closer, you will find that it is all decorated with Runan marble or even white marble.  It is completely different from the messy kitchen in daily life. It is difficult for people to think of it as a kitchen, but in fact it is a kitchen.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:  The leader is a woman who is fresh and gentle, with a sweet smile hanging on her lips. She holds a spoon with bare hands and behaves extremely elegantly. She is Gu Yuelun.  Is she the cook?  If it is true, she must be the most beautiful cook in the world The bead curtain is swaying, her slender figure, elegant manners, and outstanding grace, and a vague beauty comes to mind.  Lin Zhao introduced: "The dishes in our restaurant are all cooked by beautiful and skillful chefs with superb cooking skills. They are more elegant and feel like home." "It's refreshing!" "It looks very warm" "  The cook's cooking is much more refined than those frivolous chefs Hey, it's also more appetizing!"On the one hand, drinking and watching the curtains, I really don't have a taste " Lin Zhaogao said: "Today I prepared a lot of delicious food for everyone. Among them, some of the shops jumped from the treasure Buddha.  Cooking, so the quantity is limited, first come, first served." Lin Zhao originally asked Gu Yuelun to prepare ten portions, but later the little girl changed her mind and replaced it with a slightly larger wine jar, and then divided it into soup bowls, so there was a lot more!  Come.  A guest from Jiangning was immediately surprised and said: "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is the best in the world. I regretted not having the opportunity to taste it in Jiangning. I will make up for it today" "Well, then we must taste it" In an instant,  The hall was packed with seats, and their eyes were attracted to the cooks and the stage on the east and west sides.  A gorgeous and enchanting geisha, the most beautiful cook of Xiaojiabiyu, it is really a pleasure, and then a scent of fragrance wafts out, touching everyone's nerves and taste buds The exquisite dishes are quickly rewarded, and you can see  People's appetite is greatly increased, and their mouths water after one bite.  Jiangnanju really did not disappoint, the flavor and taste are really unique Of course, the famous Buddha Jumping over the Wall has become the most popular delicacy. If you are lucky enough to taste it, you will feel like a fairy. You will say that you are lucky and you will not waste this life For those who have no luck for the time being.  Then they sighed and lamented, lamenting the misfortune and bad luck The new wine that had been purified and re-blended was more flavorful than ordinary drinking water, making a group of drunkards happy and full of praise.  At the same time, there are also many people who drink too much and fall asleep early Compared with the lobby, the two floors above are more elegant and quiet.  Of course, there are differences. On the second floor, you can still see the stage or the jade kitchen with beads and curtains from the patio, and the decoration is more luxurious. This is for those wealthy people and wealthy businessmen The third floor is truly elegant.  The room is particularly fresh and elegant, and the decoration in the room has a scholarly atmosphere.  It is suitable for celebrities, scholars, or people with a temperament to come and taste wine Especially if you stand by the window, you can look down at the smoke willows in the Bian River, the boats passing by, the Zhou Bridge reflected in the moon, and you can also overlook the majestic Xiangguo Temple in the distance and listen to the morning bells and evening drums.  So melodious Except for Cao Jian's mediocre response, several other Yamen princes were quite satisfied with it, and all of them were full of praise.  Wang Yu said with a smile: "Dongyang said before that the restaurant would be different, but now it seems that it is indeed extraordinary!" "That's right! Where is the restaurant here? It is more elegant than the scholarly garden in the city" "A banquet for distinguished guests, or a normal day.  Three or five people came here to drink tea and talk about poetry. It was very pleasant! "Why is this wall so white and undecorated?" Cao Jian noticed something strange.  Lin Zhao chuckled, but before he could answer, Wen Jifu said, "Brother Dongyang, do you want to leave something blank for others to write about?" "That's right. You are all talented gentlemen, so please don't hesitate to leave your calligraphy treasures!" Such a good opportunity,  Lin Zhao will naturally not let it go.  Several people could not refuse, even if they had to do so reluctantly, they all took up their pens and left a small poem or a few inscriptions.  In this way, the book smell is stronger and it looks more elegant.  Lin Zhao then greeted him and since he was seated, as a distinguished guest, he naturally did not need to compete with ordinary customers. A whole altar of Buddha Jumping Over the Wall had already been served.  It was a pity that Wang Yu missed it last time, but today he can finally make up for it and have a great time.  ??Everyone ate with chopsticks with curiosity, and took a spoonful of soup into their mouths. They enjoyed it very much and were amazed again and again.  Cao Jiandao said: "I have never eaten such delicious dishes. Compared with the royal dishes in Neizhong, it is even better" But he was secretly thinking in his heart that the great aunt of the Empress Dowager had a bad appetite recently.  Why don't you offer this meal?  "Look, I'm going to lie to you all!" Wang Yu said with a smile and drank another spoonful of soup, with endless aftertaste.  Wen Jifu put down his spoon and sighed: "Not only this Buddha Jumps over the Wall, but also many of the dishes are extremely delicious It has a different taste and is better than the ones in other restaurants in Bianjing."  Jiangnanju should surpass Fanlou and become the number one store in Bianjing!" Lin Zhao laughed and said, "So, please come and visit us more" "I'm afraid that Jiangnanju will definitely be full of guests when we come back.  I can¡¯t find a free seat¡± ¡°Where is there¡± ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­ Thanks to the good publicity, Jiangnanju was full of seats throughout the day  , business is booming.  They kept greeting each other up and down, and thanks to their good preparation, they were able to hold on proudly.  The sixth day of the Lunar New Year has passed, and the mouths of diners who have been bribed by delicious food will become the best promotion channel for Jiangnanju.  One pass to ten and one hundred to ten??The good reputation spread like this.  Buddha jumped over the wall, good wine and delicious food, and the most beautiful cook were already well known and talked about Five days before the opening, the popularity continued, and Jiangnanju's signature was officially established.  Copper coins, silver cakes, and gold ingots kept coming into the money cabinet every day. It was almost a daily gain, and Gundam was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth Meng Ruoying's eyes were full of surprises. At dusk, she lay at the window upstairs and watched the feast.  , the back of the satisfied customer who left, chuckled: "I don't see, your talent in business is really not low!" "You are not telling the truth! If your talent is not high, why would you ask me to partner?" "  Huh, don¡¯t tell me, I¡¯ve been worried for a long time, fearing that all the money I invested would be wasted" Lin Zhao smiled and said, "What about now? I should be relieved now, right?" "Almost, I¡¯m pretty satisfied!  " "It's too much. What do you mean by almost I'm still satisfied, but people are not as good as snakes swallowing elephants!" Lin Zhao joked: "No matter what, don't forget my 50% bonus" "It's raining, it's so strange."  Cool" Meng Ruoying didn't know whether she was deliberately pretending not to hear, or was attracted by the sudden rain outside the window.  Lin Zhao turned around and saw her beautiful eyes staring blankly at the willows of the Bianhe River in the distance, misty and rainy, and the artistic conception was very beautiful

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 31: Troubled Times

    Prolonged drought will lead to floods, the old saying is true!  The weather in the spring and summer of the first year of Xining was fine, with drought and little rain. However, after June, the belated rain was extremely nostalgic and refused to leave.  Continuous rainfall has stayed on both sides of the Yellow River, causing the risk of bursts several times.  In Bianjing City, the four major rivers have swollen, the roads are also muddy, damp and cold, and people have reduced going out as much as possible.  It's been like this for almost a whole month, which is endlessly annoying.  Jiangnanju¡¯s business was inevitably affected. Except for the first few days of its opening, it was packed with people and business was booming.  The passenger flow has dropped significantly in recent days, so much so that shopkeeper Gao is so worried that he stands at the door and sighs every day looking at the cloudy sky.  "Business has just picked up for a few days It's just because of the weather" Meng Ruoying comforted her: "Forget it, Uncle Gao, don't worry, Jiangnanju's reputation has already been established. As long as the weather clears up,  , the business is still booming" "That's it, but in the first month of opening, it would be good if it can be consolidated! There will inevitably be many more variables, which makes people uneasy" Gao Da was always worried Lin  Zhaodao: "If there is nothing we can do, don't worry unreasonably. We have been busy for many days and let the guys have a good rest" "Young Master Lin, you can think openly" "Don't worry, we will hold it again after the weather clears up.  After one event, the popularity came back! Don't stand in the rain at the door, come in and have a sip of hot tea!" After receiving Lin Zhao's promise, Gao Da's mood improved a little, shook the rain off his clothes, and turned around to go in.  Walk away But after taking just two steps, Gundam suddenly felt like the world was spinning and swaying, and he couldn't keep his footing.  Then I discovered the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, the cups, plates, and bowls on the tables and cabinets were all swaying and clanking, and the whole house seemed to be shaking "There's an earthquake, run!" I had just experienced two major earthquakes in my previous life.  , Lin Zhao was very sensitive to this, and immediately pulled Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun out of the door "The ground is moving, the ground is moving, run quickly" In the torrential rain, various shouts were heard, and it was chaotic.  Extremely ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The first year of Xining  July is destined to be an eventful month!  Continuous days of heavy rain caused the Yellow River to swell, ending in Zaoqiang/County at the end of June.  Fortunately, the scope of the breach was not very large, and the garrison was dispatched in time and was temporarily under control.  But the roaring river gave no face at all. In July, the Yellow River burst again in Enzhou and Jizhou.  The entire land of Hebei became a vast ocean, and the people were severely affected, with numerous casualties and casualties, and the surviving victims were displaced.  The house leaked when it rained continuously all night. Before the heavy rain stopped, there was an earthquake in Bianjing.  Fortunately, the earthquake was not serious and did not cause serious casualties. However, it brought a lot of worries and inconveniences. Especially in the following days, aftershocks occurred one after another, which made people even more panic-stricken.  I thought that would be the end of the matter, but a few days later, another earthquake occurred in the Heshuo area, which was severely flooded, with a higher magnitude and serious damage.  This has made the roads in Hebei Province, which were already severely affected by the disaster, even worse, making people's lives miserable.  The imperial court urgently sent the imperial censor Zhongcheng Tengfu and Zhizhigao Wu Chong'an north to appease Hebei.  At the same time, a large number of laborers were dispatched to divert water overflows in Shenzhou, provide emergency disaster relief, and stabilize people's hearts.  The already overwhelming troubles are far from over. The governor of Xiongzhou inspected the movements of the Liao people and found something unusual. The Liao army mobilized and seemed to intend to invade south.  He was prepared to take advantage of your illness to kill you. The news reached Bianjing and the court was shocked.  Bad luck seemed to be on the line with the Song Dynasty. Unexpectedly, last month the Liao envoy who came to congratulate the Empress Dowager on her birthday died violently in Bianjing, which gave the Liao people a perfect excuse to send troops.  The Liao envoys were furious and clamored for summons to return home.  The kings and ministers of the Song Dynasty knew very well that if the Liao Kingdom could not be given a reasonable explanation, once the news was spread back to Beijing, war would probably break out.  However, Kaifeng Mansion dispatched many police officers and police officers, but they could not find any clues ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the Daqing Hall of the Imperial Palace, the young emperor Zhao Xu (Song Shenzong) was sitting on the dragon chair, with his somewhat immature face full of depression and dissatisfaction.  After listening attentively to the urgent reports sent from various places, his face became even more livid.  This 20-year-old emperor has great ambitions. When he came to the throne, he was very dissatisfied with the government's political system, which had many drawbacks and hidden problems. He wanted to change the country and make it rich and powerful.  Unfortunately, the reaction of the courtiers made him extremely disappointed. Even Mr. Fu (Bi), who had participated in the Qingli New Deal, euphemistically expressed his disapproval, which made him depressed for a long time.  Fortunately, Han Wei, who was in charge of the royal palace and joined the army, recommended Wang Anshi. After a series of promotions, he was given the imperial edict to Bianjing.  This Wang Anshi really did not disappoint him. A "Notes on Nothing Happened in This Dynasty for a Hundred Years" made the little emperorThe tide has been surging for a long time. Originally I just wanted to be Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, but now I want to imitate Yao and Shun and create a prosperous dynasty.  The emperor and his ministers had the same aspirations and wanted to work together to implement reforms and enrich the country and strengthen the army, but the resistance was extremely strong.  A few days ago, Wang Anshi just suggested that Hanlin scholars sit down and give lectures, but he was quoted from the classics and scolded back with great righteousness.  If we really launch a reform, who knows how much resistance there will be?  He is not afraid of any of this. With his emperor's authority and firm confidence, he can overcome all obstacles and overcome them.  But God was with him. In the first year after he ascended the throne and changed the Yuan Dynasty, there were droughts and then floods, and earthquakes made things worse.  It just so happened that at this time, the people of the Liao Kingdom were watching with eagerness and ready to take action. The envoy of the Liao Kingdom also died in Bianjing inexplicably. Isn't this a perfect excuse to send troops?  It¡¯s not that the Song Dynasty was afraid of the Liao Kingdom, but at this moment, if the Liao Kingdom really took advantage of the situation, the Song Dynasty would really only suffer a loss.  In this regard, the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty unanimously agreed that the best solution was to solve the case as soon as possible and give a reasonable explanation to stop the Liao Kingdom!  But things always backfired. After hearing the report from his ministers, the little emperor's bloodshot eyes filled with anger.  "What kind of food does Kaifeng Mansion do? Why is there no result yet in the case of the murder of the Liao envoy?" The ministers in the palace were shocked. The officials have always been kind and polite since they came to the throne. They are all respectful and polite to the old ministers. They have never seen this today.  Such thunderous wrath.  Wang Gui, the governor of Kaifeng, stood at the bottom, trembling with fear, not to mention how uncomfortable he was.  I didn't expect that I would be the first minister that the emperor questioned and scolded. Most of the time, officials wanted to use themselves to establish their authority. Alas, what a bad luck it was. It was really depressing.  Now he will become the laughingstock of the whole court, and I am afraid that becoming the prime minister of the two houses will become an eternal dream.  Cold sweat broke out on Wang Gui's forehead, and he forced himself to calm down: "This case is quite bizarre. The Kaifeng Mansion has been investigating it for several days, but there is no clue I'm afraid it will take some time" "Hmph, I can give it to you.  Time, but will the Khitans give you time? Will God give you time?" Emperor Zhao Xu snorted, extremely unhappy.  Deputy Privy Envoy Han Jiang said: "It is raining heavily now and the rivers are swollen, so we have to dissuade the Liao envoys. Once the weather clears up, the news will inevitably spread northward, and the Khitan people will probably use this as an excuse to send troops southward. If the Kaifeng Mansion can no longer solve the case, the Privy Council will  Wang Gui was so angry that he scolded his mother, "Han Jiang, you are nothing. Your brothers (Han Wei) are wearing the same pants as Wang Anshi, and you are adding insult to injury!"  But it seemed that what he said was reasonable, so he had to hesitate and said: "Your Majesty, I will supervise and solve the case as soon as possible" "As soon as possible? How soon?" When Emperor Zhao Xu asked this, Wang Gui was really speechless.  Once you make a promise and fail to deliver within the time limit, you are joking about your future!  Although the country has a tradition of not killing scholar-officials, in case they are exiled to the border of the South China Sea Fortunately, an official from Dali Temple suggested: "Your Majesty, if the Kaifeng government has limited capabilities, it is better to recruit detective experts from various places or from the private sector to participate in the investigation.  This case!" "This suggestion" Emperor Zhao Xu pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "If there are suitable candidates, the ministers can recommend them in time, or recruit them from the state and county. I am afraid it will be too late, and it will be inconvenient.  " If so, there is no doubt that the assassination of the Liao envoy was publicized. Could it be that he, the emperor, was afraid of the Khitans?  He would never do anything that would bring disgrace to the Tian family.  "The Kaifeng Mansion must go all out. If there is still nothing we can do, I will ask Don't forget, the Bianjing earthquake, disaster relief and pacification of the people must be done at the same time." When the emperor was angry, Wang Gui became even more trembling, Wei Wei  Saying yes, he sighed in his heart, fearing that he, the governor of Kaifeng, was about to end his career.  Immediately, Song Shenzong ordered the Privy Council to be prepared. If the gun went off, the last resort would be to raise troops to fight.  Of course, this is the worst-case scenario, and no one wants to get to this point.  PS: After reading this, cast a few recommendation votes, thank you!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 32: Recommend Talents

    After the dispersion of the dynasty, except for a few prime ministers who stayed to continue discussions with the officials, most of the officials left in the wind and rain.  The atmosphere of today's court meeting was too tense and depressing, and the tense situation made people even more worried. Everyone's face was full of solemnity.  Wang Anshi is also one of them. As a Hanlin scholar and the emperor's senior political advisor, he is well aware of the recent troubles in the dynasty.  Sudden disasters made these responsible scholar-bureaucrats worried.  Perhaps this is what Fan Wenzhenggong said in Yueyang Tower: worry about the world first, and rejoice after the world is happy!  Unlike others, Wang Anshi is not only worried about the matter itself.  Natural disasters and military disasters will consume most of the court's energy, and disaster relief has become the theme of the current government.  The imminent reform had to be delayed because of this, and he didn't know when it would start At the same time, he also noticed a problem, which was the so-called induction of heaven and man after frequent natural disasters.  In recent days, some officials have accused the prime minister of not being competent enough and lacking in virtue, so the heavy rain from the sky inspired him!  In ancient times, it was common to change the reign name or prime minister when encountering natural phenomena and disasters such as solar eclipses and earthquakes.  In view of the fact that Zhao Xu was the new emperor who had just ascended the throne and had just changed the Yuan Dynasty, if the officials could save some face, the prime ministers would inevitably be criticized more and share the emperor's worries I think back then, the privy envoy Wu Xianggong Di Qing was framed by the civil service group, wasn't it just the general?  Is it related to heavy rain?  Ridiculous rumors about ghosts and gods can also kill people. Will the same thing happen to me in the future?  ??Throughout the dynasties, those who reformed and reformed the law must have been criticized by thousands of people. There was a lot of opposition, and there were also many people who had different bodies and places.  The country has a tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats, so you can rest assured. As for reputation, honor and disgrace, he no longer cares. The only thing he cares about is the emperor's determination and the effectiveness of the reform.  This time's heavy rain and earthquake reminded Wang Anshi that changes in the weather are terrifying, so he must first greet the emperor in advance The whole country has too many problems, poverty and weakness. Xixia has always been a disaster to the northwest, and it is even more harmful to the Liao Kingdom.  So much fear.  Otherwise, if an envoy from the Liao Kingdom died, why would everyone in the court be disturbed and panicked?  Reforms are imminent. When the country becomes rich and the military is strong in the future, we must do our best to restore the vast territory of the Han and Tang Dynasties and promote the prestige of our country Wang Anshi returned home with a complicated mood. When Wang Yu saw this, he asked: "Father,  What's going on? You seem to be in a bad mood!" "In this troubled time, who in the court can be at peace?" Wang Anshi sighed.  Wang Yu said: "Yes, with heavy rain, rivers bursting, and earthquakes, the court must be in a hurry." "Yes, but the troubles are far more than that!" Wang Anshi sighed: "The Liao army was also ready to move, but the Liao envoy died.  In Bianjing, once the news comes back to Shangjing, there will be a war. " "Yes, how can the Liao envoy die?" Wang Yu was curious.  asked.  Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "No, Kaifeng Mansion has no clue. The officials were furious, severely reprimanded, and asked for a deadline to solve the case. Dali Temple also proposed that detective experts be drawn from other states and counties. If there are suitable candidates, the ministers can also recommend them That's it.  "I'm asking for help!" "In this case, this matter is really troublesome!" Wang Yu nodded secretly, thought for a moment, and suddenly said in surprise: "Father, did the officials reprimand Mr. Wang Gui?"  "Well, the case of the murder of the Liao envoy is quite bizarre, and no clues can be found. How can he, the governor of Kaifeng, live an easy life?" Wang Anshi was quite sympathetic.  Wang Yu clapped his hands and said: "It's a good thing. Mr. Wang Gui wants to compete with his father. If this matter is handled badly, his status and impression in the eyes of the official family and the officials will be reduced. If he wants to join the government as prime minister again,  I'm afraid it will be difficult, and my father will have fewer opponents! " "Yuanze, don't care too much about these small gains and losses, but look at the long-term, and look at the overall situation. The murder of the Liao envoy gave the Khitan people an excuse to send troops.  If there is a war, life will be ruined, and it will be of no use to the people or the country." Wang Anshi sighed, feeling worried.  Wang Yu said with a smile: "What my father taught me is that if there is a way to get the best of both worlds, it would be perfect." "The best of both worlds? How can it be done?" Wang Anshi couldn't help but be very curious.  "Father, do you still remember that when you left Jiangning, your experience was quite similar to that of Wang Gui at this time? It's a pity that he didn't have good luck and no good helpers" Wang Anshi seemed to understand something and said doubtfully  : "What do you mean?" Wang Yu said with a smile: "Father, didn't the officials say that the ministers are asked to recommend detective masters? Father can give it a try! Wang Gui has no clue, that's because he is incompetent. If father  If you recommend an individual to solve this big problem, the official family and officials will definitely appreciate it, your reputation will increase, and the resistance to your father's appointment as prime minister will be much less." The son is good at his work.? Wang Anshi knew very well that although sometimes it seemed to go against the temperament of a gentleman, it did not go against moral principles.  If you want to do big things, you still have to have the necessary means. In addition, Wang Anshi dotes on his son, and Wang Anshi tolerates this completely and takes it for granted.  When he heard his son's suggestion, he nodded and said: "It makes some sense, but who do you recommend? You mean?" "Yes, it's Lin Zhao!" Wang Yu said: "Lin Zhao is observant of every detail, and his ability to peel off cocoons is something my father has seen.  Yes, he is good at detectives, so he must be able to do it Anyway, at the moment, Kaifeng Mansion is powerless, and his father recommended him. Even if he can't find anything, he will still be no worse than Wang Gui Not to mention his love for Lin Zhao  I have confidence that he has this ability!" "You trust him so much?" Wang Anshi was confused.  Wang Yu then lowered his head and said: "To be honest, I asked my father to write a letter requesting to sit down and attend the lecture to test the minds of the officials It was Lin Zhao's idea at first Now he is in Bianjing, where he lives in Jiangnan, which was famous throughout the city a few months ago.  He opened the restaurant" Wang Anshi suddenly realized. He didn't expect Lin Zhao to have such thoughts. It's not simple!  Wang Yue blushed a little. After all, he once took Lin Zhao's ideas and suggestions as his own "In the last Meng Ruogu case, Lin Zhao's performance was obvious to all, and I had an intuition that this person has incredible abilities, and he can definitely do it."  Give it a try. Just treat a dead horse as a living horse. Even if it fails, there will be no trouble!" Wang Yu thought for a while and thought about the pros and cons.  Wang Anshi was silent for a long time, nodded and asked: "Is Lin Zhao willing? If he is unwilling to take this job, it will be helpless" "He will be willing!" Wang Yu vowed: "I can tell, Lin Zhao  Zhao has always wanted to become an official, but unfortunately he is not good at the imperial examination and has always wanted to find another way. Isn't this a great opportunity? Solving this case will be regarded as a great contribution to our government, and the official will reward him with a good background.  What's the difficulty?" Wang Anshi said: "The government rewarded your uncle (Wang Anguo) with his Jinshi status the other day. Some people have made irresponsible remarks. Ifbut if he can really solve this case, it will be a good thing for the country and the people.  It¡¯s a great achievement, and it¡¯s well-deserved!¡± ¡°Well, my son will go to Jiangnan nowfather should come to the palace again as soon as possible! It is the duty of the emperor¡¯s ministers to recommend talents, not to mention that the official family has always treated father.  Follow the advice!" Wang Anshi nodded and said, "Okay! I should give this matter a try, both in public and private matters. I will go see the officials now!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 33: The Imperial Edict Arrives

    In the Chui Gong Hall, Emperor Zhao Xu was discussing matters with several ministers.  A series of disasters such as the Yellow River bursting and the Heshuo earthquake occurred. Disaster relief and appeasing people's hearts were top priorities, and they were always on guard against the Khitan people's imminent moves.  He was scolded and furious in the Zichen Palace, but in the end the matter still had to be resolved. After all, the young emperor was inexperienced, so he left the experienced prime ministers to discuss countermeasures.  There are many things and they need to be handled properly one by one.  At this time, the chamberlain came to report that Wang Anshi, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, wanted to see him urgently.  Emperor Zhao Xu was startled at first, and then ordered: "Hurry up and announce it!" He knew that Wang Anshi was cautious in doing things, and there must be important matters when he left and returned.  When several ministers saw Wang Xuexi, they hurriedly entered the palace. The sleeves of their official robes were already soaked through. They had obviously come in spite of the wind and rain.  What's the important thing for him to come to see you in such a hurry?  "See your majesty!" Zhao Xu said politely: "You don't have to be polite, Wang Qing. Why are you rushing to enter the palace?" Wang Anshi bowed and said: "Guan family, I came here because of the murder of the Liao envoy." Several ministers in the palace  The executive minister thought, "Why did you, Wang Anshi, intervene in something that even Kaifeng Mansion was unable to do?"  Could it be that he wanted to take the opportunity to severely suppress Wang Gui?  Emperor Zhao Xu asked doubtfully: "What does Wang Qing mean?" "This case remains unresolved, which will be detrimental to the country and the people over time. Therefore, I take the liberty to recommend someone who may be able to solve the case!" Wang Anshi's voice was not loud, but several ministers in the palace were talking.  I was shocked, it turned out that the person who came was evil!  Emperor Zhao Xu was immediately overjoyed. He had an inexplicable trust in Wang Anshi, and immediately asked: "Who is it? Can he really solve the case?" Wang Anshi said in a deep voice: "This person's name is Lin Zhao, whose surname is Dongyang, and he is from Jiangning This is  He is observant, careful and steady, and is good at detective work. When I left Jiangning, a murder occurred. An innocent woman was framed by the murderer. At that time, she had no clue. It was Lin Zhao who searched for clues, peeled off the cocoon, and found out.  The truth is that there is no clue to the murder of the Liao envoy. I would like to recommend this person to participate in the investigation. "Oh? Where is this person now?"  Asking hurriedly, he knew that Wang Anshi would never recommend anyone casually.  Wang Anshi replied: "This man is a commoner, and now he is running a restaurant in Bianjing!" "Can a commoner merchant investigate the big case of Tongtian?" Many people expressed doubts in their hearts.  Wang Anshi said: "Although Lin Zhao is a commoner, he is capable. Although the government office has titles, he is powerless. The matter is urgent, but it is also a temporary solution. Why not give it a try?" "It is better to be more cautious in such a big matter.  !" Prime Minister Chen Xu expressed a different opinion and did not agree with it.  The other husband-in-laws knew nothing about this boy named Lin Zhao, but Wen Yanbo had some impression of him.  From his son Wen Jifu, he learned about Lin Zhao's wonderful performance at the Iron Tower Lake Poetry Festival and the popular scene at Jiangnan Ju Restaurant. He felt that this son was interesting, but he didn't pay much attention to it.  ¡°I don¡¯t think this son is also talented in detective work. Wang Anshi dares to recommend this person to you, which will explain the problem.  Wen Yanbo didn't find it strange. At the same time, he also became very interested in Lin Zhaolin Dongyang. What kind of geek is this guy?  "Officials, if not, let this Lin Zhao try it!" Out of this consideration, Wen Xianggong agreed.  Everyone was startled. The always mature and prudent Mr. Wen actually nodded in agreement, which was a bit strange!  Some people have strong association skills and are already thinking secretly: Is Mr. Wen supporting Wang Anshi?  Or is it a prelude to digging a hole and killing him?  Emperor Zhao Xuxuan asked again: "Zeng Qing, what do you think about this matter?" Prime Minister Zeng Gongliang said: "Anyway, we have no clue first, so let him try If we can block the mouth of Liao Kingdom, Heshuo  The pressure will be much lighter" Mr. Wen and Mr. Zeng nodded in support. What else could the others say?  Emperor Zhao Xu immediately issued an edict and ordered Lin Zhao to take charge of the investigation of the murder of the Liao envoy. Of course, he also limited it to solving the case as soon as possible!  Several prime ministers nodded in agreement, and the book of scriptures directly issued "Wang Qing, since he is the person recommended by you, I will trouble you about the summons!" While Zhao Xu spoke, his eyes were full of expectation.  , I hope Wang Anshi¡¯s performance will be wonderful this time, and he will be able to block that long mouth in the future.  "This is my duty!" Wang Anshi accepted the order happily!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao was confused  Little did he know that the most powerful people in the Song Dynasty were talking about themselves in the Chui Gong Hall.  Without knowing it, he had already embarked on a difficult and difficult task with great responsibility.  But before that, we encountered a problem.  Although the Bianjing earthquakeAlthough no serious casualties were caused, the buildings were still damaged to varying degrees, especially those that were in disrepair.  It was inevitable that people would be homeless. Seeing this situation, Lin Zhao immediately ordered people to set up a shed in the open space at the entrance of Jiangnanju, and the hall on the first floor was set aside for the victims to temporarily shelter from the wind and rain.  Food and drinks are also provided.  Gundam was born with an iron rooster temperament, and his face was naturally a little ugly. Lin Zhaoquan pretended not to notice, and mobilized resources as much as possible to help the people Having served as a volunteer in earthquake-stricken areas in his previous life, he knew very well that the victims were in great need of help, so it was very important to give some love as much as he could.  necessary.  Only then did Meng Ruoying realize that Lin Zhao was so caring, so she was naturally very supportive.  For a time, Jiangnanju closed its doors and thanked guests, and tried its best to help the homeless people affected by the disaster.  The people who were helped were grateful and praised him endlessly. Lin Zhao was also called Lin Shanren But even so, some people would occasionally cause trouble.  At noon, Lin Zhao was busy in the hall. Gao Gao suddenly ran in in a panic and shouted: "Sir, trouble is coming!" "What's wrong?" Lin Zhao went out and saw that the sky was still cloudy, but the rain had stopped. Kaifeng Mansion  The police officer stood at the door, followed by a large group of people.  "Are you the shop owner of Jiangnanju?" a servant asked arrogantly.  "That's right. May I ask if you have any advice?" While Lin Zhao nodded in reply, he noticed that something was not quite right.  The officer said: "There was an earthquake and heavy rain, and many people in the city were affected by the disaster. Since you are taking care of the victims, you can take care of these as well!"  If a small number of people come to your door independently, they will naturally lend a helping hand.  But now, being brought in in batches, and coupled with the arrogant words of the guards, it was obvious that the other party was not a good person.  Before he could speak, Gundam shook his head and said: "Our place is already full of victims, and there is no room left" "Really?" The guard said indifferently: "What about the second and third floors? They are all full too.  " "The second and third floors are" Just as Gao Dao was about to defend, he was interrupted by Lin Zhao: "There have been frequent earthquakes recently, and it is dangerous to live upstairs. For safety reasons, the upstairs of our store has been sealed off.  "Is it really for safety? Do you dislike these beggars for soiling the treasure?" Lin Zhao's heart moved, and he already knew that the other party was deliberately looking for trouble.  You have to be modest when doing good deeds. The second and third floors are all luxuriously and elegantly decorated single rooms.  Not to mention getting dirty, vandalism and stealing may be unavoidable.  Especially when they came to the door in such a way, Lin Zhao deeply suspected that the other party was here to deliberately cause damage.  This matter itself is a trap. Regardless of whether you agree or not, you will be the one who suffers. What a good calculation!  "There is enough open space over there at Xiangguo Temple, and a rain shelter is already being set up. Let's go over there, it's more spacious!" Lin Zhao still tried hard to restrain himself. The guard was just a small role.  The officer seemed to be at a loss for words, and the real master soon showed up. Wang Zhongke came from behind and said in a strange way: "I thought Jiang Nanju was really doing good things, but I didn't expect that he was just trying to gain fame" Sure enough, it was him. Lin Zhao had already figured it out in his mind.  Who else can mobilize the Kaifeng government officials?  Wasn't it just that you had a conflict with Wang Yu at the poetry meeting, so why did you get angry at yourself?  A fire at the city gate affects the fish in the pond?  Lin Zhao was already very angry and said angrily: "Justice is in the heart of the people. Compared with some people's despicable and despicable ways of avenging private revenge, I don't know how many times better." "Who are you talking about?" Wang Zhongcui is a bit strong on the outside but weak on the inside.  "Who else can you say? Someone knows it well!" Wang Zhongke turned around and followed the sound, only to see Wang Yu striding towards him.  Wang Zhongqi said: "Hey, what are you doing, brother Yuanze, in such a hurry? Are you trying to help those who are seeking fame?" "Some people are always so ignorant. If they kneel down and beg later, don't blame me for not reminding me"  Wang Zhong sneered, stepped forward and said to Lin Zhao: "Dongyang's rescue of the victims is really a benevolent and righteous act, good job!" Wang Zhongke said coldly: "Since we are relieving the victims, we should treat them equally regardless of high or low, so why treat them differently?  " Dongyang is just a common man. It is a kind act to help the victims, even if he does nothing, why should he force others to take in the victims?" Wang Yu's voice became more severe and cold.  He said coldly: "These people were brought by your Kaifeng Mansion's officers. Why don't you make arrangements? Disaster relief is the responsibility of Kaifeng Mansion. If you don't do it well, you are derelict in your duty." Wang Zhongke sneered and said: "Brother Yuanze has  I don¡¯t know, the imperial court has a decree that Kaifeng Prefecture can requisition private houses when necessary for disaster relief This Jiangnanju is a good place" "It is true that the requisition of private houses is so deliberately embarrassing?"Gao Gao cried and expressed his grievance, but he did not dare to offend the Kaifeng Mansion officer too much. His eyes fell on Lin Zhao. Lin Zhao was furious, and just when he was about to explode, he saw Wang Yu wink, and he suddenly understood.  Wang Yuanze showed up at just the right time, was it just a coincidence? "Do you really want to have your own way?  Wang Shiro!  "Wang Yu was not polite. "Today, Kaifeng Mansion has decided to expropriate this place" "Don't regret it!  "Wang Zhong's tone was extremely cold. Wang Zhongke was shocked and thought to himself, the worst thing is that Tai Jian will take two copies. It's not a big deal! He expected that Wang Yuanze was just bluffing, and he was definitely going to suffer today's boring loss. Kaifeng Mansion's  The policemen were already shouting and rushing in. The victims who were taking shelter here were trembling with fear. At this moment, many people rushed over from the Zhouqiao Bridge, and someone shouted loudly: "The imperial edict has arrived.  !  "

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 34: Opportunity Comes Unexpectedly

    The edict has arrived!  Wang Anshi and Wang Gui also arrived together.  Wang Zhongke¡¯s heart skipped a beat, today¡¯s situation was out of control.  He originally wanted to take the opportunity to avenge his personal revenge and embarrass Lin Zhao.  With his prince's strength, he can still do it, and the impact afterwards will not be great.  Cao Jian, Wen Jifu and others may not stand up for him, after all, they are famous teachers.  As for Wang Yu, he just wanted to scold Sang and Huai in order to combat Wang Yu's arrogance.  But unfortunately, Wang Yu himself appeared. This was a bit beyond his expectation. It was really the wrong time.  But after the words have been spoken, if he backs off again, wouldn't it mean that Wang Zhongke is afraid of Wang Yu?  Until this moment, he was so proud that he thought, how could Wang Yu come by such a coincidence?  The imperial edict came soon after. Could it be that he and his son had dug a hole, waiting for him to jump into it?  Why is my father here too?  Are you cheating?  Wang Gui saw his son here, and after roughly understanding what had happened, he hated iron and was filled with dissatisfaction.  On weekdays, it's okay to be idle, but why do you have to get into trouble today?  It's just nonsense, but why target Lin Zhao?  I have touched the emperor's brow today, is it going to happen a second time now?  The situation was just like that. It happened that the emperor¡¯s imperial edict was for Lin Zhao.  As the governor of Kaifeng, he had already received the order in advance. The case of the murder of the Liao envoy was to be handled by a young man named Lin Zhao. The Kaifeng government must fully cooperate. When it became clear that the candidate was recommended by Wang Anshi, the hatred in his heart became even more intense.  It¡¯s thicker.  What is this doing?  Are you kidding me?  At this time, recommending someone to replace me, isn't it to highlight my incompetence?  Although he was angry and angry, the emperor and the two princes nodded, so Wang Gui had no choice but to endure it for the time being.  Now he wants to see what this Lin Zhao looks like and what he is capable of?  How could Wang Anshi make such a bold recommendation?  Hearing that Mr. Wen also took the initiative to support me, my curiosity became even more intense.  If you have the ability to find out the case, that's all. If you can't, hum!  we'll talk about it then!  Having made a plan in his mind, Wang Gui suppressed his dissatisfaction and followed Wang Anshi, but it happened that his son was here again to create a trap.  Trouble comes one after another, and today I have really embarrassed someone. If Wang Anshi and his son bring this matter out again, the officials will not want to impeach him again!  The emperor might even be furious!  Today, I have already encountered bad luck with the emperor. This will embarrass the emperor's favorite candidate again. You are an unfilial son!  It really doesn't make people worry. I sincerely make it impossible for you, me, to be the governor of Kaifeng, right?  "Zhongke, what are you talking about? Go home and study quickly" Wang Gui stepped forward and scolded him coldly, trying to deal with the matter as soon as possible to avoid it getting worse.  "Father, I" Wang Zhongke wanted to argue, but was stopped by Wang Gui's look.  Don¡¯t you know that talking too much leads to mistakes?  If you are unworthy, why can't you be as smart and steady as Wang Yu?  Wang Zhongke was not a fool. He also saw that something was wrong and was about to leave immediately.  Although Lin Zhao didn't know the inside story, he still knew some tricks. How could he let go of this opportunity for revenge?  "Fourth Young Master Wang, are you leaving now?" Lin Zhao had a proud smile on his lips, which aroused the feeling in Wang Zhongxi's heart, and the resentment in his eyes could not be concealed.  When it was time to vent his anger, Lin Zhao took advantage of the victory and pursued him, asking: "What? Are you still going to requisition my house?" "Go away, take it away quickly!" Wang Gui scolded, and Wang Zhongke and a group of officers showed some excitement.  The beggar left in a hurry.  Lin Zhao laughed loudly again and said: "If the resettlement in Kaifeng Mansion is not good, you are welcome to come back!" Be good if you get a bargain!  Saying this in front of your face, isn't it a slap in the face?  Lin Zhaochun just wanted to disgust the father and son of the Wang family!  Wang Gui looked very unhappy, but in front of everyone at this time, he had to be polite and responsible, and he himself was unreasonable.  What's more, he has been unlucky recently. Although the arrogant young man in front of him is just a commoner, he can't afford to offend him now.  He had no choice but to suppress the anger in his heart and stepped forward and said: "Brother Lin, right? My son is reckless and did some things improperly. I hope you can forgive me!" Lin Zhao felt happy and full of joy at having the dignified Kaifeng Governor apologize in person.  proud!  Seeing Wang Gui bowing and saluting, he pretended to be at a loss and accepted the salute.  Damn, who made your son arrogant and rude? He should be taught that he has no way to take some responsibility.  Wang Yu saw it and smiled secretly in his heart. It turns out that this kid also has a cunning side.  No matter what, a modest gentleman cannot accomplish anything great, but some means are good.  Wang Anshi remained silent from beginning to end, watching such a farce with cold eyes.  Although he competed with Wang Gui in terms of political opinions or official career, he didn't care much about it and was very calm.  The final decision is still made by the emperor. What¡¯s the point of having to compete with each other on weekdays?  People who want to do great things??Don't care about little things at all!  On the contrary, Wang Gui was preconceived in this matter, self-righteous and much less tolerant.  Seeing that Wang Gui had finished handling the family affairs, Wang Anshi said: "Okay, Lin Zhao, accept the imperial edict from His Majesty the Emperor!" "What? For me?" Lin Zhao's eyes widened in disbelief.  Not only him, but everyone present except Wang Anshi and his son and Wang Gui were shocked.  Gu Yuelun didn't understand very well, but Meng Ruoying knew very well, how could the emperor give Lin Zhao a decree?  It¡¯s incredible!  In an instant, he realized that he needed to be prepared to receive the imperial edict, so he hurriedly made arrangements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the Jiangnan Residence Hall, after the incense table, Lin Zhao listened to Wang Anshi read out the imperial edict, and he didn't get over it for a long time!  what happened?  How could he have an imperial edict for himself?  How could a commoner like me be related to the emperor?  "Dongyang, just make do with it!" Wang Yu secretly laughed in his heart. He was so troubled by Wang Zhongke just now that he didn't have time to say hello to Lin Zhao. It was inevitable that things were a bit sudden.  Investigate the case?  Lin Zhao was silent for a long time and finally came to his senses.  From this point of view, it is no coincidence that Wang Yu came here today. This matter was probably handled by the Wang family and his son Why did he make the decision for himself without discussing it?  Don't you ask me what I mean first?  Regardless of everything else for now, can the emperor's imperial edict be disobeyed?  Especially such a difficult case.  Although there were officials in the Song Dynasty who refused to accept the emperor's promotions and rewards, and refused to accept them many times, it seems that they could not accept them even if they refused seven or eight times.  But people and things are all different.  First of all, there is a big difference in status. He is a serious official, but I am just a commoner He is being modest, and I would be shameless if I refuse.  If the emperor can pay attention to him, he must be recommended by Wang Anshi.  If you don't agree, wouldn't it mean that you have refuted Wang Anshi's face?  What's more, this matter is urgent and there is no room for you to push back and waste time!  Lin Zhao tilted his head and saw Wang Yu winking frequently, obviously wanting to take over the job himself.  It¡¯s really troublesome. What¡¯s next?  Hey, Lin Zhao then thought about it, this is not an opportunity As a businessman, I feel very uncomfortable when I have been despised many times!  Especially Wang Zhongke's actions today made Lin Zhao realize that it was not just a matter of low birth, but what was more serious now was the ability to protect himself.  A few servants from Kaifeng Prefecture can come to your door and yell at you, but there is nothing you can do. This situation must never happen again Whether it is for status, self-protection, or for future prospects, becoming an official is the best choice.  It's a pity that I have no love for the imperial examination. Before, I was thinking about the possibility of finding another way. Now, isn't the opportunity here?  The great Song Dynasty court should have many capable people, so why did it reach the point of asking itself to solve the case?  This case must be complicated and difficult?  If it is successfully detected, will there be any benefits?  There are some things that Wang Anshi and his son should be able to help them fight for Wang Gui on the side said without hesitation: "Brother Lin, think about it clearly. The stakes in this case are very important. Don't overestimate your capabilities. You agree rashly, but in the end you end up with nothing."  It¡¯s not good to be helpless again!¡± Nima!  Stop me or look down on me?  Lin Zhao was still a little nervous at first, but now he no longer hesitated and nodded immediately: "The common people obey the decree!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 35: The Murder of the Liao Envoy

    Lin Zhao accepted the imperial edict, which was a great opportunity and a heavy responsibility!  Wang Yu also breathed a sigh of relief, feeling an inexplicable confidence in his heart. He believed that Lin Zhao could solve the case and make Wang Gui and his son look good this time.  Wang Anshi¡¯s idea was relatively simple, except that Lin Zhao hoped to detect the case as soon as possible and remove the threat from the Liao Kingdom, so that the court could free up its hands to do other major things.  The emperor abandoned Kaifeng Mansion and found someone else to solve the case. His face was disgraceful. Wang Gui felt very unhappy. Then he smiled coldly. There are so many outstanding officials in Kaifeng Mansion who are unable to do anything. What can you do?  I hope you can solve the case, otherwise I want you to look good!  Then he reluctantly introduced the case to Lin Zhao.  The root of the matter has to start with the Chanyuan Alliance decades ago. Song and Liao were countries of brothers.  The emperors of both sides naturally treat the queen mother of the other party as their aunt. When the emperor and the queen mother celebrate their birthdays or the New Year's Day, they will send envoys to greet them and congratulate them.  Last month, the Empress Dowager of the Song Dynasty had a grand birthday. Emperor Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty sent an envoy to pay her respects to her sister-in-law.  Then it happened to rain continuously and the roads were muddy, causing many inconveniences.  Out of courtesy, Honglu Temple in the Song Dynasty left the Liao envoys to stay in Bianjing temporarily to avoid wind and rain.  It was originally a very polite and humane proposal, and both parties readily accepted it, but something went wrong in the process.  Xiao Jie, the envoy of the Liao Kingdom, died inexplicably at a banquet in Honglu Temple. Kaifeng Mansion searched for a long time and found no clue.  The Liao envoys were filled with grief and anger, and kept clamoring to send news back home. If they could not give an explanation, the Liao State would raise troops and go south for revenge.  It coincides with the floods and earthquakes in the Song Dynasty, which is a really troubled autumn. If the Liao army invades at this time, it will undoubtedly make things worse, causing internal and external troubles.  It is precisely because of this that the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty were very anxious to solve the case, block the mouth of the Liao Kingdom, and avoid a military confrontation.  Lin Zhao sighed in his heart, since that son of the Later Jin Dynasty, Shi Jingtang, lost the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun.  After Taizong Zhao Er's Northern Expedition was defeated at the Gaoliang River, the Song Dynasty had always been inferior to the Liao Kingdom, especially the alliance under Chanyuan City. It was really humiliating!  After Wang Gui gave a general explanation, he ordered the officers of Kaifeng Mansion to be at their disposal at any time.  Wang Anshi asked his son Wang Yu to stay and assist Lin Zhao. This was a matter related to the national plan and no small tricks were tolerated.  Then the two Hanlin bachelors, Mr. Wang, left, and Lin Zhao and Wang Yu went to the Concierge Courtyard next to Honglu Temple.  Since we want to investigate the case, we must first go to the crime scene for investigation, and then do the autopsy.  Now that Lin Zhao was of great use to Wang Anshi, Wang Yu naturally tried his best and was willing to be a little follower. Taking advantage of the break in the heavy rain, he hurried to the Concierge Courtyard.  Before leaving, the two beauties asked earnestly and expressed concern!  Meng Ruoying looked at Lin Zhaoyuan's retreating figure and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, maybe he would leave the Meng family forever!  Then I thought about it, he was talented, learned, and capable. He was not just a thing in the pool. Sooner or later, he would be like this one day!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Talking about Lin Zhao and Wang Yulai  When I arrived at the diplomatic establishment of the Song Dynasty, I saw something solemn and majestic.  The atmosphere outside is tense, even a little chilling!  There were many soldiers surrounding the Concierge Courtyard, and the security was very tight.  "ThisBrother Yuanze, what about it?" Now that Lin Zhao's status has risen, it is much easier to be with Wang Yu.  Wang Yu shook his head and sighed: "If it was just to protect the Khitans, it wouldn't be like this. Now it is to prevent the Khitans from leaving. If the court is not prepared, it will be troublesome if the news spreads north and is confirmed by the Liao people. Now continue  The wind was roaring and the rain was pouring. It was said to be protection, but in fact it was house arrest. "Alas!" Lin Zhao sighed, it was really Although the Concierge House was heavily guarded, Lin Zhao and others had the sacred intention to pass by at will.  !  Entering the courtyard, there was chaos and noise, and many people gathered around the door of the concierge courtyard.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????: 2 are bald on the top of the head, and the hair is drooping on the back, but it is not very long.  The way he was dressed and dressed was not that of my race. Lin Zhao remembered that he had seen it in history books. He was a Khitan.  What are they here for?  make trouble?  Lin Zhao and Wang Yu led a group of officers to arrive, and happened to see a group of Khitan people surrounding a middle-aged and elderly Song Dynasty official.  There was a young man supporting him beside him. If he looked carefully, it was Chai Ruona. Why was he here?  Without waiting for questioning, Wang Yu started to explain: "Four years after Jiayou, the imperial court had a practice of recommending the eldest among the Chai family members to be given the title of Duke Chongyi, who would be in charge of the Gouling Temple, and  The current minister of Chongyi Temple is Chai Ruona's uncle Chai Xiao. "I see, it's not surprising that he appears here!" Lin Zhao saw a group of Khitan people surrounding Chai Xiao and pushed him.  The pushing and shoving was very rude, the old man was swaying, and Chai Ruonei could no longer hold him up.  Other officials and servants of Honglu Temple seemed to be afraid of the Khitans, so theyNo one dared to step forward to dissuade him.  "Why are you so hopeless?" Lin Zhao rushed forward and shouted: "Stop it!" Not to mention, this shout was really shocking. The Khitan people all turned around and looked at this arrogant young man.  .  "This is Honglu Temple of the Song Dynasty. Why are you making so much noise here? It's extremely impolite to be so rude to an old man!" Lin Zhao said as he stepped forward to help out Chai Xiao, who was already in a mess.  .  As an official of Honglu Temple, he came to comfort the stranded Liao envoys today, so he was besieged, confused, and almost trapped in a siege.  Chai Ruona looked at Lin Zhao suspiciously, not knowing why!  The leader of the Khitan turned around and asked: "Who are you? You dare to be so arrogant to my envoy from the Liao Dynasty. Doesn't the Southern Dynasty consider itself a country of etiquette?" "Huh!" Lin Zhao snorted coldly: "I am the Song Dynasty.  Naturally, it is a country of etiquette, but it does not allow young people to run wild here! " "You" the Khitan people said angrily: "It has been several days since my envoy from the Liao Dynasty was killed in Bianjing, and you have not given an answer yet!  Explain? What's the story of why we were detained? Is it wrong for us to protest? The officials of Honglu Temple in the Southern Dynasty didn't say anything. Who do you think you are?"  Officer, come to investigate the murder of your country's envoy Xiao!" Lin Zhao immediately revealed his identity.  Chai Ruona glanced at Lin Zhao suspiciously, wasn't he running a restaurant before?  How come he suddenly became the investigating officer?  It was personally appointed by the emperor's imperial edict, so the changes must have been huge!  But when his eyes fell on Wang Yu next to him, he felt relieved!  The uncle is already in a difficult situation. Lin Dongyang's whimsical idea may have a solution.  It's always good to have someone to help solve problems.  The Khitan people immediately said: "Is there no one in the Southern Dynasty? They actually sent a little kid to investigate the case!" Lin Zhao said calmly: "There are many talents in our Song Dynasty. For such a trivial matter, it is enough for a low-ranking official like me to do it.  "Well! If that's the case! Then give us an explanation" Chai Xiao took a breath and rushed to explain: "The reason why you are staying in the Concierge Court is because Mr. Xiao has learned from the past.  You don¡¯t take it seriously! There have been heavy rains recently, and the river has burst. Your envoy¡¯s return has been blocked. Please wait until the weather clears before making plans!¡± ¡°Then let me bring back Mr. Xiao¡¯s body first¡± Since the incident, Xiao Jie¡¯s  The corpse had been kept in the hands of the people of the Song Dynasty. Lin Zhao was quite satisfied with it, at least there were clues to find.  Lin Zhaodao: "Don't be anxious. After the inspection later, Master Xiao's body will be handed over to you intact!" "Is it too much to check again?" The Khitan man said angrily: Master Xiao has been dead for many days, I  But the body was never seen!  " "Your Majesty's words are serious!  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "This is also to restore Mr. Xiao's innocence, so that he will not die in an unknown way!"  You are trying to stop it, is it possible that there is something?  " "Well, for some reason, the Khitan man's heart suddenly twitched, and he hesitated: "That's good!"  Let me tell you, if you don¡¯t give me an explanation Huh, Mr. Xiao is an important official of our Daliao clan. If he died in the Southern Dynasty without any explanation, our Daliao army will raise troops and go south. Then go to the battlefield to explain.  !  " "Everyone, please go back first!"  I will give you an explanation!  " Lin Zhao made a determined statement. A group of Khitan people temporarily retreated with strange eyes. Chai Xiao stepped forward and said: "Thank you, Master, for rescuing the siege!  " " Mr. Chai is so polite!  These Khitans are so arrogant!  " "There is no way. The governor of Xiongzhou has detected traces of military mobilization on the border of Liao Kingdom. If the truth is given, it will be really troublesome!  "The incident happened in Honglu Temple. Chai Xiao felt quite heavy and even blamed himself. Lin Zhao couldn't help but wonder: "The incident has just happened. The inside and outside of the Concierge Courtyard are isolated. The Liao army must not know that the envoy was killed, so why mobilize it?  frequently?  Could it be that you had the idea to take advantage of the situation from the beginning?  Why are these Khitan people so confident?  Where does their arrogance come from?  " "This" Wang Yu couldn't explain clearly for a moment Lin Zhao asked: "Where is Xiao Jie's body?  Will the examination reveal anything?  What about the crime scene?  Take me there to have a look and tell me the details!  "From this moment on, Lin Zhao officially takes over the case of the murder of the Liao envoy!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 36: Strange Death

    There is an ice cellar in the side room of the Concierge Courtyard, which was originally used by envoys from various countries to cool down and refrigerate food.  June and July are rainy and the weather is extremely cool, so the ice cellar is not that useful except for people who want to drink two glasses of iced wine occasionally.  "I originally thought that the ice cellar would be useless this year, but I didn't want to make the best use of it later, so the body of Xiao Jie, the Liao envoy, was temporarily stored here.  After entering the ice cellar, a chill permeated the surroundings. In the season of continuous autumn rain, it seemed to be a bit cold.  Lin Zhao paid it back, but Wang Yu coughed several times in a row. He had never been in good health.  Lin Zhao vaguely remembered that Wang Yu seemed to have died young. Could it be that the root cause of his illness started at this moment "If Brother Yuanze feels unwell, please wait outside!" Lin Zhao advised him,  Wang Yu was silent for a moment, then turned and went out.  Between the ice cubes, Xiao Jie¡¯s body is still lifelike.  Lin Zhao stepped forward and stood aside, and saw a huge wound on Xiao Jie's neck, which was bloody and bloody. It looked like someone had pierced the neck and damaged the aorta "Where's the murder weapon!" Lin Zhao said casually.  When asked, an official from Kaifeng Prefecture immediately presented a wooden box with a dagger wrapped in white cloth and explained: "This object is the murder weapon. It pierced the neck of the Liao envoy from back to front, and the throat was broken.  In addition, excessive blood loss it is a fatal injury" Lin Zhao reached out and picked up the dagger. He looked carefully and saw that it was a very ordinary dagger. You can make one at any blacksmith shop on the streets of Bianjing.  However, it was polished to be extremely sharp, and it could pierce the human body with just a little force The blade and wooden handle were covered with blood, and it seemed that the evidence was well preserved.  At first glance, nothing seemed to be found. When he looked carefully for the second time, Lin Zhao noticed that there seemed to be slight friction at the end of the wooden handle "Is there anything else?" Lin Zhao asked.  "There seems to be signs of poisoning" The Kaifeng manor who followed them answered in a low voice, with a lot of confusion and doubts in his words "It seems?" Lin Zhao was very dissatisfied with this careless attitude in handling the case, and at the same time  Doubts pop up in your mind?  Why are there still signs of poisoning?  Could it be that the cause of death was complicated?  The man shouted at Qu Dao: "From some signs, it looks like poisoning, but there is no evidence of poisoning, let alone the source of the toxin" "The skin is blue, and the nails are also slightly blue. It looks like it is indeed poisoning."  Caused by poisoning!" Lin Zhao probably concluded that this is indeed the case!  Then he picked up a bunch of silver needles and pierced the corpse. Sure enough, the tip turned slightly black, which further verified the suspicion.  Lin Zhao guessed that perhaps the Kaifeng Prefecture officers did not dare to check that the cause of death was poisoning.  If this were the case, the Khitans would insist that they sent someone to poison the Liao envoy, which would be even more difficult to explain clearly.  Honglu Temple may not want to take on such a responsibility. When it cannot give a reasonable explanation, it is reasonable to be passive and slow down and avoid the important things "But this is impossible. We have verified all the food at the banquet.  It's absolutely non-toxic" Chai Xiao quickly defended after hearing this. If the cause of death was related to Honglu Temple, he really didn't know how to defend himself.  Once the Liao Dynasty insists on an explanation, it is entirely possible for the Song Dynasty court to introduce a scapegoat in order to calm the matter.  Especially with such a sensitive identity of the Chai family, if they are accused of having a grudge against Zhao and Song for taking the throne in the past, and intentionally provoking revenge for the Song-Liao War, it will be over, and the few surviving descendants of the Chai family will be  May face catastrophe.  Due to his special background, Chai Xiao was pessimistic and thought far and wide for a while Lin Zhaodao: "There are many possibilities of poisoning. Maybe he was poisoned alone before and only discovered it at the banquet?"  There was always someone accompanying the Liao envoy in the temple, and Xiao Jie was fine. There was no problem at the banquet that night. I don¡¯t know why By the way, Mr. Xiao seemed to have caught a cold a few days ago, but it was diagnosed and treated by the imperial physician.  , there will be no problem with the medicinal materials" Lin Zhaodao: "Ignoring the issue of poisoning, judging from the current situation, the most direct cause of death is the stab wound to the neck. Let's go to the crime scene  "There is still a priority in solving crimes. It is best to start from the end point first, and then analyze it layer by layer once you have a few clues.  Chai Xiao took several people to the room where Xiao Jie lived in the Concierge House, where the crime scene was As they walked, Chai Xiao explained: "After the dinner that day, I and Deputy Ambassador Yelu sent Xiao Jie back.  Room!" This time the Liao delegation came to pay homage to the emperor, with Xiao Jie as the chief envoy and Yelu Zhi as the deputy envoy.  Soon we came to a room with a seal on the door and several soldiers standing guard.  Chai Xiao said: "I didn't leave in time because Xiao Jie seemed to be in a bad mood during the dinner, and I had doubts. Upon seeing this, Yelvzhi chatted with me for a few words Unexpectedly, a moment later, he suddenly heard a sound in the house.  Screaming, followed byThen there was the sound of a copper basin falling to the ground.  "Something happened!" Deputy Yeluzhi was the first to react and ran over. Then I and several officers and soldiers from Song and Liao rushed over and broke in. They found Xiao Jie lying in a pool of blood, lifeless  " The door opened. Chai Rong pointed to the layout of the room and explained one by one: "Xiao Jie fell here at that time It looked like he had just finished washing and was stabbed when he turned around When he fell down, he was smashed.  When we got to the water basin" Lin Zhao saw that the scene was well protected. Kaifeng Mansion had finally done something good. After a screen, next to the wooden frame, the copper basin still fell to the ground. On the green tiles and carpets on the ground,  The bright red blood stains were still clearly visible It had been raining for days, the evaporation was weak, and there were still many traces of blood on the ground The carpet was still a little wet Lin Zhao's eyes were then attracted to the half-covered window lattice, and he asked: "This  What was the condition of the windows?  " Chai Xiao couldn't laugh or cry: "The problem arises here. Except for this window, other places are closed. It is impossible for the murderer to come in The Khitan people insisted that the murderer committed the murder from this window But outside the window there is  It was the outer wall. At that time, it was guarded by more than ten imperial guards from our Song Dynasty. It was absolutely guaranteed that even a fly could not escape But the Khitan people did not believe it and accused us Song Dynasty of harboring the murderer, and even the murderer was sent by the imperial court That's right.  Because of this, it left an excuse for the Khitans" "Is it possible that he was shot with a flying knife from a distance?  "Lin Zhao considered all the possibilities. "No!  "Chai Xiao rejected it. There is a wide road outside the Concierge Court, and there is an open space in front of it. There are no tall buildings. Within the possible range, it is impossible for a flying knife to cross the top of the outer wall and shoot through the window. "What about suicide?  " Wang Yu then asked, this is probably the result he hopes to see the most! The official of Kaifeng Mansion shook his head and said: "No, judging from the position and depth of the dagger's penetration, his own arm cannot do that.  The actionimpossible" Lin Zhao couldn't help but wonder. According to Chai Xiao, if this window is absolutely safe, he and Yeluzhi are standing not far from the door, and there is no one else in the room, then this case can almost be concluded.  It¡¯s a secret room murder case, it¡¯s impossible to commit a crime. Then how did Xiao Jie die mysteriously?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 37: Having everything in mind

    There is no absolute secret room murder in this world!  Lin Zhao, who has read many detective novels, is very aware of this fact, so there must be a misunderstanding somewhere!  ¡°Now it seems that the reason why Kaifeng Mansion couldn¡¯t find out is excusable. He must have fallen into the mindset of secret room murder.  Now he must jump out, look for clues, and analyze everything that is reasonable and unreasonable. Of course, the most important thing is to find out the cause of Xiao Jie's death?  Lin Zhao walked back and forth indoors, carefully observing every corner, and then stood at the window and looked into the distance.  It is true as Chai Xiao said, at such a long distance, there is no possibility of killing people with flying knives.  The most important thing is the motive for the murder. Who has the motive?  What's the motive?  The wounds on the body are very clear, the dagger pierced the neck, almost killing him with one knife. Who had such a deep hatred against Xiao Jie that he would kill in such a cruel way!  Lin Zhao stood at the window and gestured. If the knife penetrates, the throat will rupture, and the carotid artery will rupture. Blood will spurt out and there will be blood stains Lin Zhao saw the blood stains on the ground, and then his eyes stayed on the white screen beside him, and he couldn't help but feel suspicious.  ,how could this be?  Unless the dagger is stabbing from this direction, it's impossible!  If so there seems to be only one reasonable explanation!  But how did he do it?  Another question mark emerged in my mind.  Wang Yu and Chai Ruona watched Lin Zhao walking around the house, thinking constantly, their eyes full of doubts Sometimes they nodded, sometimes they shook their heads, and they looked at each other in confusion. They didn't know what he was thinking.  There were so many people walking around in the house that the carpet creaked, and there was actually water squeezed out of it After Lin Zhao saw it, he couldn't help but wonder, it was just a basin that had overturned. It had been three or four days, why hadn't it dried yet?  No, Lin Zhao suddenly felt something in his heart when he remembered the meaning and details on the dagger during the inspection Then his eyes were attracted to a pot of withered orchids in the room. He couldn't explain why, but a kind of detective's intuition made Lin Zhao feel that something was wrong Previous life  Having watched various detective, martial arts, and even palace-fight romance dramas played an important role. Many ideas came to mind, and I sketched out a possibility, but someone still needed to verify it, and then turned around and walked out without saying a word.  Wang Yu, Chai Ruona and others were very surprised and had to follow in a hurry!  Lin Zhaoxian went straight to the ice cellar, where a servant in charge was called out and asked: "Do the Khitans want ice cubes?" "Khitans?" The servant was silent for a long time, nodded and said: "Yes, the Khitans every  I need some ice cubes every day, saying that I want to drink the wine I bought from Gaochang Yidai" "That's right!" A hint of surprise flashed in Wang Yu's eyes, and Chai Ruona hurriedly asked: "What's wrong?"  Zhao wanted to understand a lot of things, but without explaining them, he asked instead: "Can you find a pharmacologist uh, find a doctor who knows pharmacology well? I have something to ask" "If that's the case"  , How about going to the Imperial Medical Office to invite an imperial doctor" Wang Yu thought to himself, with the holy decree at hand, some things should be easy!  Chai Ruona shook his head and said, "No need, the imperial doctor may not have a roommate who can do it" "Your sister?" Lin Zhao and Wang Yu both looked at Chai Ruona in surprise, with astonishment on their faces.  Chai Ruona smiled and said: "Min Yan once studied medicine with Zhu Yaolang, a famous doctor in Luoyang, and he was good at orpiment" "But that Zhu Yaolang who was famous in the Central Plains and went to Nanyang to search for strange medicines?" Wang Yu heard about this and learned from it.  Judging from the reaction, this person must have excellent medical skills, so his disciple Chai Minyan is naturally the same.  I really didn¡¯t expect that Chai Minyan, who is known as the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, is actually a medical woman "Is it convenient to ask your sister for advice?" Lin Zhao asked hesitantly. At Tieta Lake a few days ago, the beauty disappeared behind the curtain and seemed to be dignified.  Etiquette, I wonder if the Chai family has strict etiquette.  Chai Ruonei shook his head and said, "Don't worry about this. This case concerns my uncle, and even the whole family. As a child of the Chai family, I should do my best. If brother Dongyang can find out the case, it will be good if my uncle is not implicated. My sister can  It's an honor to help" "In that case, it's the best!" "I'll inform my little sister and ask her to come to Honglu Temple" Chai Ruona was about to leave, but Wang Yu stopped her and said, "Let Chai  We feel a little sorry for the fact that a young lady came out to show off. If it's convenient, we'd better pay a visit!" "That's fine!" Chai Ruona agreed readily.  It seems that Lin Zhao has some insights. If the younger sister can help and close the case earlier, it will be a great good thing for the whole Chai family.  Lin Zhao ordered the officers of Kaifeng Mansion to bring all the prescriptions, records of the ingredients for the day, the pot of orchids found in the room, and even the remaining water stains ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chai Mansion is located by the Wuzhang River. Next to the side door is a small pier. No wonder his brother and sister left the iron tower last time  Return directly to the lake by boat.  Chai Yong, Chai Ruona's father, greeted him as soon as he entered. His brother Chai Xiao had already sent someone to greet him before, knowing that the two distinguished guests would be of great benefit to the family.  What's more, he was the emperor's messenger who received the imperial edict, so he behaved very politely!  "Welcome you two young masters, the whole humble house is really full of glory!" Lin Zhao and Wang Yu both raised their hands and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome!" Due to the sensitive status of the previous royal family, the Chai family has always been very low-key in dealing with people.  The courtyard is not very regulated and does not appear luxurious.  However, the pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and bonsai trees are arranged just right and are quite elegant. This is the so-called ingenuity, which fully shows the taste of the owner.  The matter was urgent, Lin Zhao and Wang Yu came to a flower hall under the guidance of Chai Ruona, and saw a graceful figure from a distance, was it Chai Meiren?  "Min Yan! Mr. Wang and Mr. Lin are here!" Chai Ruona greeted from a distance. The last time they were at the Iron Tower Lake, they met once, even if it was just a glimpse.  Today's matter is of great importance, and the safety of the Chai family elders is also involved, so there is no way to avoid suspicion.  It is precisely because of this that Lin and Wang were lucky enough to see the most beautiful woman in Bianjing up close.  It¡¯s a pity that Chai Minyan didn¡¯t give them this opportunity. She wore an elegant purple dress, which gave her a unique sense of grace and elegance.  Her jade steps moved lightly, her figure was graceful, and her movements were elegant. Unfortunately, her face, which might have surpassed that of a fairy, was covered by a light gauze.  It is completely understandable that when a lady meets her foreign man, she will be negative about her.  Through a layer of gauze, you can probably see the beauty's red lips and the outline of her cheeks. A pair of clear water-like eyes are firm, gentle, and even more elegant. They exude a kind of immortal temperament, which makes people feel a little helpless.  revel.  "I've met Miss Chai!" Lin Zhao and Wang Yu were both stunned for a moment, seeing the gift together.  Chai Minyan also bowed and said softly: "I have met the two young masters. I heard that Mr. Lin is outstanding in talent and learning, and his poems are of the highest quality The Jiangnan Ju Restaurant seems to be quite unique" Obviously, she seemed to be more interested in Lin Zhao.  Some, inadvertently snubbed Wang Yu!  Lin Zhao didn't expect that he was so famous, and said with a smile: "Young lady, you are so complimented If you are free, you are welcome to come and sit in Jiangnan Ju!" "Okay!" Chai Minyan nodded and said, "That Miss Meng who 'sniffed the green plums'  Are you there? " "Uh Lin Zhao was really surprised this time, but he didn't know that a scholar from Jiangning had already introduced the previous song "Dian Jian Lip" to Bianjing.  After hearing about the prostitute's journey, he had already planned to ask Lin Zhao for lyrics.  Unexpectedly, Chai Minyan's attention was all focused on Lin Zhao. Wang Yu couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in his eyes, but it disappeared in a flash.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Young lady, you are laughing! But I came here today to ask for advice on a few things!" "What's the matter? As long as Min Yan can help, I will do it!" Lin Zhao took the medicine that Xiao Jie had taken.  He presented the prescriptions, recipes, orchids and water stains found in the room, and said, "I heard that Miss Chai is good at medicine and pharmacy. Please help me take a look at these things!" Xiao Jie had symptoms of poisoning in his body, and this problem troubled Lin Zhao a little.  , so I hope to find out as soon as possible to provide evidence.  After just one glance, the remaining water stains were put away. Chai Minyan's eyes fell on the pot of withered orchid. It was fine at first, but when he fiddled with the stamens, his brows couldn't help but frown slightly. Everyone was kind of worried.  Bad feeling.  Then he looked at the prescriptions and recipes carefully, and his expression became more solemn.  "Minyan, what have you discovered?" Chai Minyan said in a deep voice: "Orchids are ordinary, but some of them have something painted on the stamens. If you see it correctly, it should be Aoki Purple flower juice, which has a slight toxin The breath is scented by orchids.  Covering it is not easy to detect, but it is not strong, the poisoning is very slow, and the symptoms are mildbut this prescription and recipe" "What's wrong?" Chai Ruona couldn't help being surprised, these are uncle Chai Xiao.  If something goes wrong, you will inevitably have to take responsibility if something goes wrong.  "There is nothing wrong with the prescription and the recipe. The medicinal materials are all effective in dispelling wind and cold, but the Xinyi flower in it and the purslane in the recipemixing these things together will cause the toxins of Aoki Purple to explode.  Especially after drinking a lot of alcohol, the onset will be faster In the mild case, the body will become weak, and in the severe case, it will cause fainting or even death" Chai Ruona suddenly said: "Could it be that Xiao Jie was poisoned because of this?" "That's right!"  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Zuo Zuo found signs of poisoning in his body, but could not find out the cause I thought it might be the toxins produced by the combination of several non-toxic things, so I came to Miss Chai for confirmation.  ¡± ??Then who poisoned it?  And they have to use such troublesome techniques" Chai Ruona said it was difficult to understand. "But Xiao Jie was stabbed in the neck and died!  Wang Yu emphasized the cause of Xiao Jie's death and said, "Is there any solution to this matter?"  Otherwise, we still cannot reply to the Liao Kingdom" Lin Zhao, who was already confident, smiled and said: "This is a very easy explanation!  ¡± PS: The poisoning of several medicinal materials is nonsense, mistaking it for reality, the plot requires it! In addition, it¡¯s a new week, all book friends will throw in a few recommendation votes after reading it, thank you!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 38: Peeling off the cocoon

    In the guest house, Yelvzhi looked out the window leisurely. The heavy rain stopped intermittently, but the dark clouds in the sky told him that the rain would continue.  So in the name of protection, Song people's actual house arrest will continue. This incident made him very angry, anxious, and helpless.  People are under the eaves and have to lower their heads. If you want to vent your anger and take revenge, you have to leave here first.  These are all small things. It has been four or five days, but the news has not been sent back. I am afraid that I will miss the big event Moreover, the longer the time goes on, I am afraid that some hidden things may be revealed. First, the Kaifeng Mansion official,  Today another young man came, and he seemed quite shrewd No, we can¡¯t delay it any longer. There are many variables in the long nights and many dreams, especially since Youzhou may be fully prepared and only needs an excuse to do things internally and externally.  .  Thinking of this, Yelvzhi felt that he could not wait any longer, and was about to go out to argue with the officials of Honglu Temple and threaten him. In short, he must leave the Song Dynasty as soon as possible He didn't want to have soldiers come to report as soon as he walked to the door: "Song Dynasty Hong  Chai Xiao, Lord Chongyi of the Lu Temple Concierge Hall, is here to invite you!¡± ¡°You¡¯re here just in time!¡± Yelvzhi was determined not to be polite to Mr. Chai anymore, so he took a few soldiers and followed Hong.  The attendants from the temple left together.  As he walked, Yelvzhi realized that something seemed wrong.  Instead of going to the auditorium of Honglu Temple, they seemed to be heading to Xiao Jie's previous residence. After the murder, they moved to another courtyard.  Could it be that Yelvzhi started to feel a little uneasy, then shook his head and said to himself: Impossible, it only lasted a day When he walked into Xiao Jie's residence, all Yelvzhi's self-comfort was shattered in an instant.  .  There were many people standing in the room, including Chai Xiao from Honglu Temple and two others he had met before. They seemed to be Wang Anshi, a Hanlin scholar, and Wang Gui, the governor of Kaifeng.  The leaders were several young people whom I had met before "Deputy Envoy Yelu, you're polite!" Chai Xiao finally straightened his back and smiled confidently, which made Yelu Zhi feel a little nervous.  Yelu Zhiqiang calmed down and snorted coldly: "Why did you call this envoy out?" Chai Xiao smiled and said: "There are already some clues about the murder of your country's envoy Xiao. The official ordered the two bachelors to come.  Please explain!" "Oh? The murderer has been caught?" Yelvzhi asked hurriedly. He had already considered that if the Song Dynasty just found a scapegoat, he would never agree.  Wang Anshi stepped forward and said: "Deputy Envoy Yelu, please first understand the murder process of Envoy Xiao!" After speaking, he made eye contact and handed over the right to speak to Lin Zhao.  "I, Lin Zhao, have been ordered to investigate the murder of your envoy Xiao Jie. Now I have some clues. I would like to communicate with Deputy Envoy Yelu"  Noisy!" Yelvzhi seemed a little angry and said angrily: "You people in the Southern Dynasty are like this, procrastinating and not straightforward at all" "It's better to be straightforward, okay!" Lin Zhao walked to the window and said with a smile.  : "Let me first recall the situation at the time of the incident. At the banquet that day, Ambassador Xiao seemed to be in bad spirits and mood. Chai Gong and your honorable master sent him back here together, and then had a brief conversation outside, and then listened.  When Envoy Xiao screamed and then heard the sound of the water basin falling to the ground, Deputy Envoy Yelu immediately believed that something had happened and rushed over to find out, right? " "Yes, my envoy from Daliao was killed in front of his eyes.  , do you have any explanation?" Lin Zhao continued to ask: "In other words, the above are all facts? Well, when you enter the room, Ambassador Xiao has fallen to the ground and died with a knife in his neck the whole house  Sealed, of course, except for this window So you believe that the murderer assassinated Ambassador Xiao from here" "It's an obvious problem!" Wang Gui said: "The wall behind the window is the guard of our Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty. It is impossible for the murderer to assassinate.  "How is it impossible? You, the Song Dynasty, can put us under house arrest, but you can't assassinate us? It's not surprising that the officials are protecting each other and planning to assassinate you." Yeluzhi emphasized that he obviously wanted to assassinate me.  The responsibility points to the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Who killed Ambassador Xiao? He will tell us himself" "But he is already dead" "So what if he is dead? Can't the dead speak?" Lin Zhao said with a smile.  : "Many times, the words of the dead are more trustworthy than those of the living, because they will never lie." Everyone looked at each other, looking at Lin Zhao who seemed a little bewildered, not sure why!  Lin Zhaodao: "I have a few questions to discuss with you! First, Deputy Yelu and Chai Gong just said that they heard a scream first, and then the basin fell to the ground, and they came after hearing the sound Let me ask this  "Who made the scream?" "Of course it was Mr. Xiao."?¡­¡± ¡°Deputy Envoy Yelu really thinks so?  Lin Zhao said with a confident smile on his face: "The wound on Ambassador Xiao's neck is proof that the knife directly pierced his throat and blood vessels in his neck How can a person who has a punctured throat still make such a sound?"  A loud scream?  " Everyone thought about it, and it was indeed the case! Yelvzhi, however, disagreed and said, "Maybe it was Mr. Xiao who noticed the danger and called for help before being stabbed" "Really?  Lin Zhao smiled lightly and said: "If this is the case, it means that Ambassador Xiao discovered the assassin first It is said that he is also a warrior on the grassland. In this case, he will definitely fight with the assassin. But are there any traces of a fight at the scene?"  ?  Is it possible for an assassin to be so clever as to ignore Ambassador Xiao's defenses, kill him from behind in an instant, and then escape without a trace? In such a short period of time?  " Uh Yelvzhi was suddenly speechless and hesitantly said: "Maybe he flew out of the window and shot him with a machine gun or something" " Let's not talk about whether it is possible to implement it. Ambassador Xiao has already told us that this is not the case.  Yes" Lin Zhao immediately rejected it. Yelvzhi snorted coldly: "How did he tell you?  Is it possible that you will still go to the underworld?  " "Of course you can't!  Lin Zhao ignored it, pointed to the blood stains on the ground and said: "The scene has been well preserved, and it is not much different from that day. Please take a look If the flying knife stabs Ambassador Xiao's neck from the outside to the inside, first of all  He must have been standing with his back to the window, and the blood vessels in his neck were pierced I believe everyone knows that if a person's blood vessels in his neck rupture, blood will be splashed at least three feet If this is the case, there should be a lot of blood on the screen in front of him  It's bloodstained, do you see it?  "The white screen became the best evidence. Everyone suddenly understood. Yelvzhi was speechless and started to sweat slightly on his forehead! Lin Zhao continued: "Look now, the blood stains on the ground are concentrated near the window.  , the wooden stand on which the water basin is placed is a bright red From this, it is more reasonable to infer that Ambassador Xiao was lying down at the time, and it seems more reasonable to stab the knife from underneath" "Are you kidding me?  How could the knife penetrate the ground? Could it be that the assassin had the ability to escape from the ground?  " "You don't need a skill as complicated as Earth Escape!"  Lin Zhao said: "Isn't it possible to just place the dagger on the ground and then fall down?"  "    "What's the meaning?  "Yeluzhi's expression changed a little! Wang Gui said: "But how can the dagger stay on the ground, and how can it be so clever? Ambassador Xiao just fell down and was hit by the knife?  Didn't he see it himself?  " "Good question!  Lin Zhao didn't care what Wang Gui's mentality was, and analyzed: "It is naturally impossible for outsiders to do it, but what if it is Ambassador Xiao himself?"  "    "What?  Did he commit suicide?  "Everyone in the room exclaimed. Yeluzhi was already a little angry and shouted loudly: "How is it possible? How could Mr. Xiao commit suicide?  The position and direction of the knife edge showed that he couldn't do it with his own hands How could he hold such a small dagger steady?  It¡¯s okay if we can¡¯t catch the real culprit. It¡¯s too much to use such ridiculous reasons to excuse and slander!  " "Whether it's prevarication, you'll know after seeing it!  " Lin Zhao waved, and someone brought up a wooden basin with several ice cubes placed in it, with a bright dagger sandwiched in the middle "Isn't that enough!  "When Lin Zhao finished speaking, there was another exclamation! "Why use ice?  " Chai Ruona expressed his doubts. Yelvzhi took advantage of the situation and said coldly: "I'm afraid it's just your personal conjecture!  " "Humph, why use ice cubes?  "Lin Zhao seemed to be asking himself. He took a basin of steaming water from behind and poured it on The weather was already hot, and the ice cubes immediately began to melt when they encountered hot water Lin Zhao put down the basin, clapped his hands and said: "  The reason is simple, it can destroy evidence quickly Think about it carefully, why did the hot water basin happen to be knocked over?  Just a basin of water, why is the ground so wet and there are so many water stains on the carpet today" "The hot water is to melt the ice. After the ice cubes melt, there will naturally be more water stains on the ground!  "Wang Yu added, explaining the problem very well. Lin Zhaodao: "Not only that, the hot blood spurting out of the blood vessels can also melt ice.  Without ice, suicide becomes murder. What a good plan!  " "It's nonsense, where is the evidence?  When we entered the house, did we see any ice cubes?  Is it possible that it can¡¯t melt instantly?  "Yeluzhi was already a little flustered, looking for various reasons to refute. "Evidence?  Well, Ambassador Xiao often drinks iced wine these days, and the ice cellar delivers ice cubes every day, but did you see any ice cubes indoors that day?  No!  All the ice is used elsewhere.  The tiny scratches on the end of the dagger were caused by Xiao Jie falling to the ground and the dagger piercing the ground and scraping against the ground Also, the blood sprayed onto the ice, a bright red color, so it was not noticeable at the first time.Normally, if someone deliberately covers it up, it will be" Chai Xiao suddenly said: "It was deputy envoy Yelu who was visiting at that time and called the old lady to find a doctor" "This is over!  Lin Zhao said: "By the time Mr. Chai comes back, the ice will have melted long ago. When the official from Kaifeng Mansion arrives, all he can see is a puddle of water stains!"  "Yeluzhi stuttered and said: "At that time, I was only focused on rescuing Mr. Xiao and didn't even pay attention to whether there was ice Maybe it was just your speculation. Why did Mr. Xiao commit suicide when he was well?  "    "Why?  Deputy Yelu keeps talking about it all day long!  Lin Zhao said coldly, "The envoy of the Liao Kingdom died in the Song Dynasty, which is a perfect excuse to send troops!"  Deputy Yelu was anxious to return home. Was he afraid that the Liao army in Youzhou would be impatient?  "I didn't expect that you and others deliberately framed the Song Dynasty!"  "Several veterans Wang Anshi, Wang Gui, and Chai Xiao had a sense of justice and immediately scolded and became furious. Lin Zhao looked at Yelu Zhi with a smile and said leisurely: "Deputy Envoy Yelu, do you have anything else to say?  Don't worry, I see you are sweating profusely. Do you want to give you a few pots of orchids to calm your mind?  "When Yelvzhi heard this, his body couldn't help but tremble a little, and he sat down on the ground! Several officials in the Song Dynasty breathed a sigh of relief, Xiao Jie Huh, he committed suicide. With this conclusion, everything is easy to say!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 39: Reaching the Sky in One Step

    The murder case of the Liao envoy was solved easily. It took less than a day from Lin Zhao receiving the imperial edict to solving the case!  In the Concierge Courtyard, everyone looked at Lin Zhao with much more appreciation and admiration!  You must know that this is not just a case solved, but more importantly, a military disaster was eliminated, which was of great significance to the Song Dynasty.  In the room, apart from Yeluzhi, Wang Gui was the only one who was not so happy.  It is a good thing to solve the case, but the person who solved the case was not the official recommended by him in Kaifeng Mansion, but the young man recommended by Wang Anshi.  Before, Kaifeng Mansion had no clue for four or five days, but the truth was revealed less than one day after Lin Zhao took action. A huge contrast appeared before his eyes, which was a naked slap in the face to his Kaifeng Mansion!  Wang Gui really doesn¡¯t know how he should explain himself to the officials and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. How can he hold his head high in the future? ??????????????????????????????????????????? If there are again evil persons to add trouble to the well, the consequences will be disastrous!  His eyes fell involuntarily on Wang Anshi's back. The officials in the palace were still waiting for news. Since the case had been solved, it was only right for them to report the good news!  Wang Gui then sent officers and imperial troops from Kaifeng Prefecture to surround the Concierge Courtyard where the Khitan people lived, and committed suicide to create an excuse to frame the Song Dynasty. These despicable behaviors had deeply offended him.  Now the Khitan people were not VIPs but criminals, so they surrounded them and waited for the emperor and several prime ministers' opinions on how to deal with it.  Then Wang Gui also left in a hurry. As the governor of Kaifeng, he should go to the palace to report the situation. This matter must not be led by Wang Anshi alone.  Walking out of the concierge, Wang Yu asked: "Dongyang, you are so powerful! But from what you said, it seems that it was Yelu Zhi who poisoned Xiao Jie?" "It's almost like he was the one who poisoned Xiao Jie!" "Then why didn't you expose it?  What?" Chai Ruona was very dissatisfied with Yelvzhi, who was arrogant and domineering and made things difficult for his uncle.  Lin Zhaodao: "You two must have noticed that Xiao Jie's death was scripted and staged by two envoys from the Liao Kingdom. Yelvzhi deliberately left Chai Gong to talk that day just to be a witness Xiao Jie should commit suicide.  It was planned in advance. Think about it, how painful it is for a person to plan suicide, so he was in a low mood and depressed at the banquet that day. It was not just due to poisoning I have seen Xiao Jie's expression before he died, and there was not much fear.  But he was not calm enough, which showed that he might not be willing to commit suicide. Yelvzhi seemed to have noticed this, and he probably poisoned Xiao Jie in advance just in case. Even if Xiao Jie refused to commit suicide, he would probably die.  The Song Dynasty will still be blamed So Yelvzhi is the mastermind. They need the envoy to be killed in the Song Dynasty, and then use it as an excuse to send troops. If he is exposed rashly, both of them will fall to the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom.  Will the person in charge become angry and use it as an excuse? It is better to leave him alone and let them keep their mouths shut. I don¡¯t know what the officials and ministers are going to do about it, so it¡¯s not easy to act rashly!  Ruona couldn't help but said with shame: "Dongyang is not only thoughtful and good at investigating and solving crimes, he also considers things more comprehensively and has more far-sighted knowledge!" Wang Yu also nodded with satisfaction. He was indeed right, Lin Zhao is really a talent!  He began to admire his outstanding vision ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wang Anshi and Wang Gui arrived  When they were in the Chui Gong Hall, several ministers and several Hanlin scholars heard that the murder case of the Liao envoy was solved, and they also hurried over.  "Wang Qing, I didn't expect that the case was solved in one day. It was unexpected, much better than Kaifeng Mansion!" Wang Gui was sweating profusely. Wang Anshi, the man praised by the officials, was very dissatisfied with himself!  Fortunately, Emperor Zhao Xu continued: "However, the Kaifeng Mansion cooperated in time, and the disaster relief work was done well, and it was hard work!" "This is the responsibility of the minister" Wang Gui's mood improved.  Zhao Xu said: "Wang Qing, please tell us the facts and results of the case!" "The officials have found out that Liao envoy Xiao Jie committed suicide!" Wang Anshi then told the details one by one.  Emperor Zhao Xu and several prime ministers were very angry after hearing this. The Khitan envoy even used the excuse of committing suicide.  Chen Xu said angrily: "I didn't expect the Liao Kingdom to be so despicable. They used birthday greetings to create trouble on their own and wanted to provoke a war." "Thanks for finding out the truth, otherwise we would have suffered the loss of being dumb this time!" Zeng Gongliang was the prime minister and assistant.  Bit, I have been under a lot of pressure during this period, but now I can finally relax a little.  "What should we do now? We have an explanation to the Lord of Liao! But how should we react? Send envoys to question the Lord of Liao?" Although the matter has been resolved, there still needs to be a countermeasure.  Wen Yanbo, who was silent for a moment, shook his head and said: "This matter should not be rushed. The most urgent task is to find out one thing. Is what Xiao Jie and Yelvzhi did was the intention of the Lord of Liao, or was it someone in Liao who made their own decisions!" "Wen Xianggong  What does this mean? ¡±  Wen Yanbo said: "The Lord Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty has always been friendly with the Song Dynasty. The Liao Kingdom has just experienced the Emperor Taishu Rebellion a few years ago, so he may not have the intention to launch troops against the Song Dynasty. Could it be the Liao Kingdom?  Do the warlike people in the country want to deliberately stir up disputes in order to profit from it? Only by confirming this can we determine the countermeasures. "Wen Xianggong's qualifications are there, although Chen Xu has them.  He had different opinions, but it was hard to object directly. He just said: "A warlike person? It shouldn't be the case! It has been several years since the emperor's uncle Yelu Chongyuan rebelled. Yelu Hongji should have stabilized the domestic situation and nothing will happen.  Chaos Maybe the Liao Kingdom saw a disaster when the new official emperor ascended the throne, and wanted to take advantage of it, or maybe it was just a deterrent" Chen Xu's words made the Emperor Zhao Xu, who suddenly choked, look unnatural!  What's the meaning?  The Liao Kingdom spent so much effort just to scare me?  What a joke!  "What do you think, sir? This matter must be settled!" Zhao Xu restrained his mood and asked in a deep voice.  "Your Majesty, I think that we need to give an explanation to the Liao Kingdom, but the Liao Kingdom also needs to give an explanation to the Song Dynasty. It is reasonable and reasonable to send a mission there!" The speaker was a Hanlin bachelor, whose surname was Sima.  Character!  "What Bachelor Sima said makes sense! September is the birthday of Lord Liao. It was supposed to send an envoy to celebrate his birthday Why don't we handle the two things at the same time and test the Liao Kingdom along the way and ask Lord Liao to give an explanation!"  Wen Yanbo immediately agreed and added to it.  Emperor Zhao Xu thought about it: "What the two ministers said is good, but what should be the candidates for this mission? This time there is another important task, which is unusual!" Zeng Gongliang said: "The name of the mission is to celebrate birthdays, so this is  The choice of the envoy is just casual in name. Of course, if you can choose someone who is stable and responsible, it will be the best of both worlds. The choice of the deputy envoy can be carefully considered. You should be more careful!" Emperor Zhao Xu also nodded,  The opinions of several ministers were very pertinent, so he naturally adopted them in time and asked: "What about the candidates for the chief and deputy envoys? What do you think?" Chen Xu said: "If it is just a birthday celebration, Zhang Zongyi, the doctor in the Ministry of Rites, is a good candidate" "It's feasible.  ! "This time, the envoy is just a facade, the candidate is not that important.  "What about the candidate for the deputy envoy?" Sima Guang said: "I recommend one person - Zeng Gong from Jixian School!" "Ouyang Gong's student!" I don't know whether it was because of the same surname, but Zeng Gongliang said: "Zeng Zigu is a stable man.  , knowledgeable and capable, it should be no problem to go on this trip!" Zeng Gong's knowledge and ability are obvious to all, and no one objects to it, not to mention he is Ouyang Xiu's disciple, so he is just a favor!  Sima Guang suggested: "I think we should send someone who is familiar with the case to go with him, so that he can explain it to the Lord of Liao at that time, so as to prevent the Liao people from making an issue about the case again!" "Yes, it should be so!" "But who should be sent there?  What?" Everyone's eyes fell on Wang Gui involuntarily. He seemed to be the one in the court who was familiar with the case.  Let a dignified Hanlin scholar and Kaifeng government official go on an envoy What's more, after the chief and deputy envoys have been confirmed, what are you kidding?  Wang Gui's expression was quite awkward. In the confusion, an idea flashed in his mind and he said: "Your Majesty, I do have a suitable candidate!" "Who is it?" "Lin Zhao, Lin Dongyang!" Everyone was surprised, Wang Gui explained.  He said: "He solved this case single-handedly. There is no one more suitable than him!" As he spoke, he thought to himself, Lin Zhao, aren't you capable and eloquent?  Well, just reason with the Khitan people and let you know how difficult things are in the world!  "But Lin Zhao is just a commoner. His mission to the Liao Kingdom is to represent the state. It seems a bit casual. Isn't it inappropriate?" Sima Guang was known to abide by the rules and had some doubts about this.  Wang Gui is now committed to promoting this matter and said: "Although Lin Zhao is just a commoner, he has also read poetry and books, but he has not obtained any honors yet! Solving the case this time is a great achievement for us in the Song Dynasty. I take the liberty to ask the officials for help."  Give Lin Zhao a birthplace and appoint him to an official position! " The eyes of several princes flickered on the faces of Wang Gui and Wang Anshi. With Wang Anguo's precedent, what's the difficulty in giving Lin Zhao a birthplace?  Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "This Lin Zhao is getting more and more interesting. Speaking of which, I really want to meet this young man!" "That's what I have in mind!" Emperor Zhao Xu smiled and turned to Wang Anshi: "  Wang Qing, please send Lin Zhao to the palace. I want to see him! I should personally reward him for his great achievements" Everyone already knows that this young man named Lin Zhao is really lucky.  , one day's performance instantly surpassed countless scholars who studied hard for ten years, and it was like reaching the sky in one step!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 40: Deja Vu

    When Wang Anshi returned home, Wang Yu happily greeted him and said smugly: "Father, the candidate recommended by me is good!" "Yes, Lin Dongyang solved the case in less than a day, which is indeed beyond my father's expectations!" After all, it was  Despite the risk, the case was solved, and Wang Anshi breathed a sigh of relief.  Wang Yu said with a smile: "Now that Mr. Wang Gui is good-looking, will the officials reprimand him?" "You! Don't be so fussy." Wang Anshi seemed to be quite unhappy, and then said: "There is also disaster relief, the officials  It¡¯s not like I scolded him too much, it¡¯s just that my face is dull!¡± ¡°Can the officials give Dongyang a reward?¡± Wang Xu smiled and changed the question.  Wang Anshi shook his head and sighed: "Reward I'm afraid Lin Zhao won't be able to get this reward!" "What's wrong?" Wang Yu suddenly had a bad feeling.  "When the case is solved, it is necessary to send a mission to Liao to explain and question. Sima Junshi suggested that someone familiar with the case should accompany him, so Wang Gui recommended Lin Zhao!" Wang Anshi sighed: "This mission is unusual.  The difficulty and pressure are much greater, Lin Zhao Although Lin Zhao is smart, he is too young and immature, so he may not be able to do it!" Wang Yu also looked dim, silent for a moment and then shook his head: "Father, not necessarily, maybe it is a good thing!  At that time at Mrs. Meng's birthday party in Jiangning, I had heard Lin Zhao scolding the professor of government studies, quoting classics, arguing with arguments, and speaking eloquently. Coupled with his sharp wit and deep and far-sighted thinking, it shouldn't be a big problem.  "Besides, it's impossible for such an important mission to be led by a young man, right?" "That's true!" Wang Anshi nodded: "Zhang Zongyi, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, is the leader of the congratulations to the Lord of Liao, and Zeng Gong, a disciple of Ouyang Gong, is the deputy envoy."  "Zhao will go with you!" "That's enough!" Wang Yu said with a smile: "With the two in front taking charge of the overall situation, it's not an exaggeration to say that Lin Zhao's performance is not good in one or two areas, that would be better!"  "Well!" Wang Anshi nodded: "Someone has already informed him that he will come to the palace tomorrow afternoon!"  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the emperor?  Lin Zhao was somewhat surprised! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I? The current result seems to be better than expected. Could it be that the emperor wants to reward him in person?  What luck!  Of course, as a commoner in ancient times, I would inevitably be a little nervous when entering the palace.  Although I have seen some big scenes in my previous life, I have not reached that level after all, let alone the ancient times with a lot of red tape!  Maybe I¡¯m still more curious in my heart!  For this reason, Lin Zhao went to Huang Tingjian to ask for advice. At the same time, he aroused the envy of those imperial students. It was a great honor to enter the palace and meet the officials.  Normally, scholars can only be honored once when they are sent to the Golden Palace, and they don't even think about it.  Look at Lin Zhao, he's just a commoner with a white body It's so annoying to compare one person to another!  Mr. Lin is about to enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit, and the whole Jiangnan residence regards it as a top priority. They have not slept well all night in preparation.  After daybreak, Meng Ruoying put on specially prepared clothes for Lin Zhao, dressed neatly and neatly as a scholar.  After everything was dressed neatly, he still seemed not satisfied. He checked everything carefully for fear of missing something.  "Ms. Meng, don't be so nervous!" Lin Zhao couldn't laugh or cry. He had completely become a model being manipulated today.  Meng Ruoying said disapprovingly: "You are going to the palace to meet the emperor, why are you so casual? Also, you have memorized all the etiquette clearly. Remember not to lose your etiquette before the emperor!" "Okay, Miss Meng has already given instructions.  After many times, I remembered it!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Why does it feel like my husband is out, serving and caring" "You" Meng Ruoying frowned, very unhappy.  , this guy¡¯s jokes now have no bottom line.  But I don¡¯t know why, I feel weird.  He finally jumped over the dragon gate, and his future was limitless. He was destined to be farther and farther away from himself For some reason, Meng Ruoying felt empty in her heart Gu Yuelun smiled softly and said: "Cousin, today is to enter the palace, you must  To be more formal, just listen to Sister Ruoying. Don't make any mistakes, and try to make a good impression with the official family. It will be of great benefit to your future. " "No problem, just stay at home and wait for the good news.  !" Lin Zhao smiled lightly.  "Well! Daddy will be happy to see that my cousin is so promising!" Gu Yuelun said with a smile. She was very happy that her cousin could achieve such an achievement.  Lin Zhao suddenly remembered that before leaving, his uncle Gu Qi told him to keep a low profile and not to be in the limelight.  But isn¡¯t it a bit too conspicuous now?  However, it should be a good thing to enter the palace to meet the saints and have an official career.?Is it to show off?  Lin Zhao secretly smiled in his heart and waited until he got an official position before telling his uncle and giving him a surprise!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Imperial Palace is located in the center of Bianjing City. Compared with the Tang Dynasty  Chang'an and the imperial palace in the Northern Song Dynasty were really shabby.  It occupies a small area and is not as large as the scale.  When Song Taizong intended to expand the palace, the surrounding people were unwilling to move. In the enlightened Song Dynasty, the emperor actually cared about the people's opinions.  Even though everything was ready, the expansion plan had to be abandoned, resulting in the smallest palace in the history of the dynasties.  "Tokyo Menghualu" records that the Jingmingfang Ailun Tower adjacent to the imperial palace is several stories high. Standing on the upper floor, you can overlook the inner garden of the palace. It can be said to be unique in the past dynasties.  At noon the next day, the continuous rain for many days finally stopped. After the rain, the sky became clear and blue with white clouds.  Lin Zhao was led by Wang Anshi into the palace from Xuande Gate, bypassing the Daqing Hall and Wende Hall where large-scale ceremonies were held, and came to the Chui Gong Hall where the emperor usually handled government affairs. Its nature was somewhat similar to the imperial study room in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.  Lin Zhao came all the way and looked around. After all, it was the most splendid and majestic place in this era, and it was also the core of power of the dynasty.  Here, people can't help but have a desire for power. When the opportunity comes, they have to work hard later.  Arriving in front of the Chui Gong Gate, Wang Anshi said: "Dongyang, just wait here, someone will call you later." "Okay!" Lin Zhao knew that when the emperor summoned him, he had to queue up, so!  Just wait!  It's just that the waiting time is obviously a bit long, and I don't know what the emperor is fussing about inside. It's uncomfortable to have people waiting like this!  There are palace walls and imperial guards everywhere who look like clay sculptures and wood carvings, and there is no scenery to see But Lin Zhao didn't know that, inadvertently, he had become the scenery in the eyes of others, a person on the palace wall.  The girl followed a graceful and luxurious woman as she walked past.  Behind them stood several chamberlains and palace maids, and one could tell from their posture that these two people had extraordinary status.  "Your Majesty, the sky is clear after the rain. It's refreshing and pleasant. It's so comfortable! Queen Mother, my daughter is right to ask you to come out for a walk!" The girl giggled and snuggled next to the woman, as if she was acting coquettishly.  Yes, this woman is Song Shenzong¡¯s biological mother, Empress Dowager Gao Taotao.  Song Yingzong died young, and Gao Taotao was only forty years old. He was well-maintained and seemed to have the bearing of a son-in-law who respected the world.  As for the girl next to her, she is Princess Baoan, the second daughter of Song Yingzong. Because her father died, her brother ascended the throne and was promoted to Princess Shu.  Empress Dowager Gao smiled and said: "It has been raining for a long time, and the palace is really boring!" The chamberlain beside her smiled and said: "If the weather is fine, the Empress Dowager and the princess might as well go to Jinmingchi for a visit. The scenery there is wonderful.  "Yes!" "Okay!" Princess Baoan clapped her hands immediately.  "The flood and earthquake have just passed, and the people have been affected by the disaster. How can we waste people and money and go out for fun? Besides, your mother-in-law (the Empress Dowager Cao) has been feeling unwell recently. Don't mention this matter again!" This is just a matter of time!  On the other hand, what made Gao Taotao even more depressed was the birthday last month. The Liao people who came to pay homage died in Bianjing. She was very aware of the impact of this incident.  Fortunately, it was solved for the time being, which made her feel better, and she didn't want to cause any more trouble to her son for the time being.  The servant patted the horse's leg and immediately obeyed, not daring to say another word!  The Chui Gong Palace came into view, and then she saw a young man in casual clothes standing at the door from a distance. Princess Baoan couldn't help but wonder: "Who is that? How could he enter the palace in civilian clothes?" The chamberlain was a well-informed person, so he stepped forward to see  After taking one look, he smiled and said: "Back to the princess, this person must be Lin Zhao who solved the murder case of the Liao envoy! Kaifeng Mansion had no clue for four or five days, so Wang Xueshi recommended this person, and the case was solved in less than a day.  He was summoned by the officials because of his great service." "Really? It seems that this person is very powerful!" Princess Baoan said with a smile: "Is the emperor going to reward him?" "The reward is for solving this case.  It should be!" After all, this incident was caused by her, and Lin Zhao indirectly helped, and Gao Taotao was quite kind.  "He is a weak scholar, but he is quite handsome!" Princess Baoan smiled softly and commented on Lin Zhao.  Queen Mother Gao also wanted to take a look at this young man, so she immediately walked to the city wall and looked in front of the hanging arch door.  When his eyes touched Lin Zhao's face, he couldn't help but feel something in his heart, and there was a vague feeling of d¨¦j¨¤ vu!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 41: Eighth-Rank Sesame Official

    After waiting for a long time, a servant finally came to send a message saying that the official had summoned him.  Stepping into the Chui Gong Hall, Lin Zhao, who was feeling a little excited, saw the young emperor on the dragon throne at a glance. Is he Song Shenzong?  He seems to be only two years older than me, and he has a bit of the heroic spirit of an emperor, but after all, he is still a bit young and immature. In this regard, he has some similarities with me.  Emperor Zhao Xu was also sizing up Lin Zhao. They were not much different in age, and the mutual appreciation or natural communication between peers was more direct.  There was even a feeling of feeling like old friends at first sight, and I suddenly had a lot of good feelings.     good!  He is not very old, but he has a certain determination and calmness. He looks very cautious, energetic but not arrogant!  In addition, Aiwujiwu was recommended by Wang Anshi, so he had a pretty good impression of Lin Zhao.  "Common Lin Zhao joins His Majesty!" Lin Zhao stepped forward to salute according to Huang Tingjian's instructions!  Fortunately, the Song Dynasty was still very open-minded, unlike the Ming and Qing Dynasties, where they had to kneel down at every turn!  Bow down and salute without humiliating your dignity.  "No courtesy!" Emperor Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Are you Lin Zhao, Lin Dongyang? Are you a master of criminal investigation?" Lin Zhao replied in a deep voice: "No, it's just a blind cat encountering a dead mouse!" "  There is no need to be modest, you may have luck, but you must have the ability and ability to catch it!" Zhao Xu smiled and said: "You have made a meritorious service this time, and you should be rewarded. What do you want?" Lin Xu shook his head and said: "  Officials' words are serious, and everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. As a subject of the Song Dynasty, it is an honor for ordinary people to be able to contribute to the country.  "How can you refuse the reward? It's important to refuse it in a dignified way. It's the tradition of the Song Dynasty! Otherwise, those gentlemen should despise themselves. But Emperor, you must not accept it just because it's easy. I'm polite to you, but you can't do anything.  Don't be polite to me "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, indeed young people with great ambitions!  "Zhao Xu and several ministers all exclaimed in exclamation, with a little more appreciation in their eyes. Only then did Lin Zhao think back and inadvertently misappropriated a famous saying that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. It seems that it was only in the late Ming Dynasty.  Slogan But it was just right for this occasion. A minister next to him smiled and said: "Lin Dongyang is really extraordinary. He is young and has the ambition to serve the country. Ah!  " Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Lin Zhao, Mr. Wen doesn't praise others easily. It's your honor to make an exception today and praise him!  " "I have met Mr. Wen!  Only then did Lin Zhao know that the person next to him was the famous Wen Yanbo. Zhao Xu asked: "You solved this case. What do you think?"  " "I don't know what Guan Jia means?  " Lin Zhao was a little confused about the emperor's intentions, so he didn't dare to answer hastily. "Who do you think is the mastermind?  What is the intention of the Liao people this time?  "The question became very clear, and at the same time very direct. Lin Zhao pondered: "It seems that the mastermind is Yelu Zhi, but in fact it should be a militant within the Liao Kingdom. Is someone trying to fish in troubled waters?  " "Why not the Lord of Liao, or the entire Liao Kingdom?  "Wen Yanbo wanted to test Lin Zhao and immediately asked. "No!  " Lin Zhao said: "It's hard to say what the Liao Lord is thinking, but this case should not be his intention" Lin Zhao analyzed: "If it is said that the Liao Lord wants to take advantage of the situation and create a conflict at the border, that is an excuse.  It's easy to do, and then just send troops.  Why go to such trouble to create an excuse thousands of miles away in Bianliang?  Not to mention wasting time and effort and wasting the opportunity to fight, this is not Yelu Hongji's style!  On the contrary, it is more like someone wanted to use this to trigger conflicts between Song and Liao, provoke a war, and then profit from it.  Yelvzhi and Xiao Jie are just minor characters. The mastermind behind them must have a lot to do with the military and political aspects of the Liao Kingdom" "Yes, the analysis is very good!  "The emperor and several other adults couldn't help but look highly at Lin Zhao. He had such insights at such a young age, which is very impressive. Not to mention, Wang Anshi really recommended a talent this time. "Then what should we do now?  " Uh Lin Zhao hesitated and said: "Such important matters should be discussed by the Holy See or with the ministers. The common people dare not discuss it arbitrarily.  When Xiaomin analyzed the case, he did not reveal Yelvzhi, but this person can be used as a breakthrough!  "Have a sense of proportion and know what to say and what not to say! Several princes nodded repeatedly, very satisfied with the young man in front of them. Emperor Zhao Xu smiled and said: "That's right!  September is the birthday of the Lord of Liao. I sent a delegation to pay homage to him and at the same time contact the people of Liao about the matter.  It would be best for this trip to have someone familiar with the case explain it to the Khitan people. After much deliberation, it seems that you are the most suitable" "What? You want me to go on a mission to the Liao Kingdom, right? Lin Zhao could hear everything he said.  I want to get a reward for solving the case, and I don¡¯t want to be assigned a difficult and important task! The Liao Kingdom is a land of brave and tough tigers and wolves in the north.The content of this diplomatic mission is not so harmonious, and there may be some trouble. I am afraid it is not appropriate to join in the fun at this time "The official I am a small citizen, and such a big event as an ambassador involves the state."  , I really don¡¯t dare to hope. If you need to know the case, Xiaomin can explain it in detail, or write an explanation" After thinking about it, Lin Zhao planned to decline politely.  Emperor Zhao Xu pretended to be displeased and said: "Didn't someone just say that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world? Now when the imperial court wants to use you, why do you refuse?" "It's not that officials refuse, it's really the people who have limited abilities.  , low status" Zhao Xu said with a firm expression: "Your ability has been clearly demonstrated just now, and everyone has seen it. As for your status you are a commoner now, I will give you a Jinshi background. Since you are on an envoy,  I also need to have an official position. How about I serve as the chief registrar of Honglu Temple? "What do you think?" The words came from the emperor's mouth. Although it has not been issued in writing, it still exists like an imperial edict.  He was given a Jinshi background and an official title. Although he still doesn¡¯t know what the so-called Honglu anchor¡¯s responsibilities are, what is his official position?  But after all, the emperor was already enthusiastic and so polite. If he didn't agree, wouldn't it be a bit shameful?  "This" Lin Zhao complained a little in his heart, Wang Anshi, Bachelor Wang, why didn't you give me some information when you came here, so that I could be prepared!  It's too late now. The emperor is so eager to make a statement. How can he refuse easily?  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Thanks to the official family and all the gentlemen, I am going on a mission to the Liao Kingdom, and the people are willing to go and share the worries of the country!" "Okay!" Emperor Zhao Xu said: "I am very optimistic about you, and you will perform well this time.  !" Immediately, an imperial edict was announced, with Zhang Zongyi, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, as the chief envoy, Zeng Gong, the editor of Jixian School, and Lin Zhao, the chief registrar of Honglu Temple, as deputy envoys to the Liao Kingdom to celebrate the birthday of the Lord of Liao.  Of course, the mission this time is of great importance, and it is definitely not as simple as wishing birthdays. The pressure on everyone's shoulders is also much greater Lin Zhao felt very unhappy. Being a Jinshi, he had already killed many people who had been in the cold window for ten years.  Scholar, as for the chief registrar of Honglu Temple, Lin Zhao found out that he was only an eighth-grade official.  However, throughout the Song Dynasty, the starting level of Jinshi officials was not high, and Lin Zhao felt a little more balanced.  It is already the autumn season, but people have to go to the Liao Kingdom to blow the cold wind and blow sand, and scheming with tigers and wolves Oh, is it easy for me to be an eighth-grade sesame official?

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 42: Mission to the Liao Kingdom

    He was given a Jinshi background and appointed as the eighth-grade chief registrar of Honglu Temple!  Back to Jiangnanju, Gao Da and others were pleasantly surprised. In a blink of an eye, Mr. Lin became an official, and he was superior to others from then on.  Everything was expected, Meng Ruoying was not surprised, she smiled softly, feeling happy for Lin Zhao.  At the same time, I couldn't help but feel a little sad when I thought of my brother who was aiming to be named on the gold medal list.  Gu Yuelun smiled sweetly and said: "My cousin will be an official from now on! But, doesn't this Jinshi exam have to take an exam? Why did my cousin have one in the blink of an eye" Gao Da smiled and said: "Miss Gu, you don't know something about this.  Of course, the Jinshi exam is required. But if you are outstanding in talent and learning, you can be rewarded directly by the officials. There is no need to take another exam. Mr. Lin's poetry and literary talent are obvious to all. This time, he has made great achievements in solving the murder of the Liao envoy, so he will be rewarded with a Jinshi.  It is natural to be born! " There are indeed such examples in the Song Dynasty. For example, in the first year of Xining, Wang Anshi's younger brother Wang Anguo was granted the title of Jinshi.  Later, in the third year of Xining, Chen Zhiyan, a commoner, was born as a Jinshi.  He was recommended by Wang Anshi, and his experience is similar to that of Wang Anguo. Will he be classified by the government and the public as being on the side of the New Party?  Thinking about the fierce party struggles in the Song Dynasty in the future, Lin Zhao shook his head, not wanting to get involved in this muddy water "So that's it!" Gu Yuelun said with a smile: "My cousin has achieved this, please write to dad quickly to make him happy too.  "Happy!" "Oh, don't worry!" Lin Zhao hesitated and said, "Don't write a letter until I get back, so that I won't worry about you." "Where is my cousin going?" Lin Zhao sighed:  "Do you think this eighth-grade Zhima official who was born as a Jinshi and is the chief administrator of Honglu Temple is a good candidate? In September, the Lord of Liao has his birthday. The imperial court will send an envoy to congratulate him on his birthday. At the same time, he will negotiate the envoy's suicide. He must choose someone who is familiar with the case.  We are going together, unfortunately I was shot, and I have to go to the Liao Kingdom" "What? A mission to the Liao Kingdom?" Meng Ruoying was also surprised when she heard the news, and she was even more worried.  In the minds of ordinary people in the Song Dynasty, the image of the Khitan people has always been relatively bad, and the Liao Kingdom was a dangerous place surrounded by tigers and wolves.  Now that Lin Zhao is going to that kind of place, how can people not be worried?  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "It's okay. Youdao means that the two countries are fighting without killing each other. What's more, Song and Liao are brotherly states. They are in a period of peace and there is the Chanyuan Covenant!" "You are stupid. You just solved the case and offended the Khitan.  People are still in danger after all, why not refuse?" Meng Ruoying didn't think much about it, and her words were a bit selfish.  "I declined!" Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "But the official position has already opened its mouth, so how can I refuse? As the saying goes, it's just a matter of eating the emperor's salary and worrying about the emperor, so just go on and do it honestly!"  "But the Liao Kingdom is far beyond the Great Wall" Meng Ruoying's worry was written on her face, and Gu Yuelun also said with tears: "Cousin, you are going to such a far place" Lin Zhao smiled softly and said softly: "  Don't worry, don't worry! I will take care of myself and come back safely. As for you, just take care of the restaurant while I'm away. Just wait for me to come back, but don't corrupt me while I'm away.  "A share!" "You're already an official and you're so obsessed with money!" Meng Ruoying finally burst into laughter.  Lin Zhaodao: "Okay, cousin, let's make some good dishes! I get upset when I think about not being able to taste your cooking for a few months!" "Okay!" Gu Yuelun hurried over to bid farewell to his cousin.  kitchen.  "Yue Lun is too young and too naive. Please take more care of her during this period!" Lin Zhao asked softly.  "Don't worry, you must take care of yourself!" Meng Ruoying's expression darkened involuntarily, but there was affection in her eyes "Don't worry, just wait for me!" Lin Zhao reached out and put his hand on the back of Meng Ruoying's head.  A gentle touch might be a bit excessive in normal times, but today Meng Ruoying didn't feel uncomfortable at all Lin Zhao knew in his heart that it was difficult to refuse this mission, but it was also an opportunity.  Otherwise, how could I, a commoner with a white body, be appointed an official in an instant?  If you are not a Jinshi from the formal imperial examination, you will not be promoted in a normal and step-by-step manner. In the end, you will have to find another way. What you have to do now is to seize every opportunity!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It¡¯s been raining  It was fine. After a few days, the roads on the ground gradually dried up, and it was naturally time for the envoy to set off. Lin Zhao finally met the two envoys.  Zhang Zongyi, the doctor in the Ministry of Rites, is an ordinary official. He looks humble and observant of etiquette, and does not have many highlights. There is no problem in sending him as an envoy to celebrate his birthday or something, but if he talks about deeper issues, he will probably be under pressure.  Lin Zhao always felt that there seemed to be a bit of helplessness on Mr. Zhang's face. It was no wonder that several people wanted to go on a mission as an envoy.  I don¡¯t know if he offended Prime Minister Chen and was publicly avenged.  He had no objections to Deputy Ambassador Zeng Gong. This shows that LinZhao had never heard of it at all, but later learned about his killing of Kaifeng Mansion and the support from the officials, Wang Anshi, and even Wen Yanbo and others, so he kept silent.  To be granted a Jinshi background and to be granted the title of Chief Registrar of Honglu Temple is like leaping over the dragon gate!  Zhang Lang, who came from a serious imperial examination background, still looked down upon him to some extent, but he restrained himself very well and never showed it.  Lin Zhao is very interested in Zeng Gong, a disciple of Ouyang Xiu and one of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties. He really wants to see it.  Although being famous is not as good as meeting him, after actually meeting him, Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.  I thought he was a handsome and talented man, but when I met him, he turned out to be a middle-aged and elderly man in his fifties.  After getting to know him, he realized that he had taken it for granted. This was the Jinshi who was born in the third year of Tianxi (1019) and the second year of Jiayou (1057) when he was thirty-eight years old.  Although he and Ouyang Xiu have a master-disciple relationship, in fact they are only twelve or thirteen years apart in age. Taken for granted empiricism can kill people!  However, the experience of Mr. Zeng made Lin Zhao understand something. It is definitely a great honor to have a Jinshi background at his age. It is a high starting point, so he must cherish it!  "I've met the two seniors!" After all, Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong were old enough to be their own fathers, so Lin Zhao showed the courtesy of being born late and behaved very humbly and respectfully.  "I finally met Mr. Lin, he is really young!" Zhang Zongyi had a vague feeling that sending a young boy on a mission seemed a bit too childish!  Zeng Gong smiled and said: "You are young and promising, you are a talented person!" "No, senior, you are so complimentary!" Lin Zhao felt very grateful to be praised by Zeng Gong.  Zhang Zongyi also nodded. Although he was the nominal envoy, the prime ministers had already greeted him, and Zeng Gong was in charge this time.  In terms of the significance of his mission, his existence may not be as good as that of Lin Zhao.  This mission was unusual. Before leaving, the emperor appointed Prime Minister Chen Xu and Hanlin scholar Wang Anshi to see him off at the Wuzhang River.  It is worth mentioning that the route of the mission has changed. First of all, the floods in Heshuo have not yet receded, making the road difficult to travel, and there is a risk of war near Xiongzhou.  Secondly, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty, Yelu Hongji, was not in Beijing, but was hunting in Nabo (Khitan, Liao Emperor's camp) near Liaoyang Prefecture in Tokyo.  The matter is of great importance. In order to see the Lord of Liao as soon as possible, the mission must rush to Liaodong as soon as possible.  After weighing the situation, the mission decided to start from the Wuzhang River waterway, follow the Guangji Canal to Qizhou, then go by land to Dengzhou, and then go directly to Liaodong from Fuhai.  Chen Xudao: "The three of you are on an envoy mission. You should act properly, do not disgrace the country, and live up to the emperor's favor!" "Please follow the teachings of your father-in-law!" There are always polite words in etiquette.  Wang Yu also followed, and he did not forget to warn: "Dongyang, you need to be bold and careful on this mission. It is your duty to maintain your integrity. If you perform well in one or two points, it is credit. In short, assess the situation and be careful in everything."  "Thank you for the warning, Brother Yuanze, I will pay attention!" Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun also came to see him off in person, both with tears in their eyes and reluctant to leave.  Lin Zhao comforted him: "It's okay, don't worry, I'll be back when winter comes, and then we'll go back to Jiangning to celebrate the New Year together!" "Okay, cousin, I want to keep my word!" Gu Yuelun didn't quite understand it at first, and listened to the discussion by Gao Da and others.  Later, I realized how dangerous the trip to Liao was, and I became even more worried.  "Well, my cousin has lied to you before, don't worry!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly.  "Be careful, wait until you come back" Meng Ruoying hesitated for a moment, and said with tears: "Wait until you come back to celebrate the New Year!" Under the tearful eyes of the beauty, Lin Zhao boarded the boat, and when passing by an elegant courtyard, the attic  Behind the bamboo curtain, a pair of beautiful eyes watched the fleet leave.  The officials of the mission, plus the escorting sergeants and officers, totaled three to four hundred people. They were divided into more than ten ships, and they sailed out of Bianjing City and headed for Liaodong

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 43: Dengzhou¡¯s little girl¡¯s name is Ayun

    After the rain, there is enough water in the Guangji Canal, which flows directly down the river, so the boat travels quickly and smoothly.  "The water transportation in the Song Dynasty is really convenient. Even in the north, we can travel by boat!" At this time, Lin Zhao would appreciate the developed water transportation in the Song Dynasty.  Zeng Gong beside him sighed: "My Song Dynasty did benefit from water, but it also suffered many disasters because of water." Lin Zhao naturally knew that Zeng Gong was referring to the troubled Yellow River.  "Does Dongyang know? This Wuzhang River leads directly to Liangshanbo, and the lower reaches go directly to Qizhou through the old road of Jishui." After Zeng Gong finished speaking, his expression dimmed and he sighed: "But the Yellow River that flowed parallel to Jishui in the past has disappeared.  No trace! In recent years, the Yellow River has been seriously flooded and has often burst and changed its course. Since the reign of Renzong, the Yellow River has flowed northward, even approaching the Yanshan area. The section near the mouth of the sea has become the boundary river between Song and Liao.  " You must know that Kaifeng is located in a plain and there is no danger to defend. The only thing to rely on is the natural danger of the Yellow River.  To some extent, the Yellow River had important military defense significance for the Song Dynasty. Now that the Yellow River is diverted, it will undoubtedly open up the door.  It is precisely for this reason that the impact of the murder of the Liao envoy was so great, and this was the fear of the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao sighed: "Yes, the Yellow River changed its course. Not only did the people of Heshuo suffer disaster, our Song Dynasty also lost two military barriers!" Not only that, the Yellow River flowed north, bringing with it a large amount of sediment.  On the Song-Liao border that stretches for hundreds of miles, in order to prevent the Liao cavalry from invading, the Song people dug many swamps and rivers that were not conducive to the passage of cavalry, but now they are facing the risk of siltation.  The Song Dynasty is currently helpless about this, so that the fertile fields of Heshuo are affected by disasters every year, and they have to always be on guard against the invasion of the Liao army. It is really annoying Zeng Gong said worriedly: "Yes, we are going to Liaodong by sea now, and when we come back  If you pass by Yanyun by land, you will see it then" Why is the topic so heavy?  Is Mr. Zeng trying to give me patriotic education?  Lin Zhao pondered in his mind and nodded slightly, feeling a little heavy inadvertently.  When passing by Liangshan Bo, Lin Zhao really wanted to get off the boat and have a look, but thinking about it, Song Jiang, Chao Gai and others were probably not born yet, and there were no Juyi Hall, Zhongyi Hall or anything like that.  In fact, whether it is the 108 generals of Water Margin or the 36 thieves of Jingdong Road, it is better not to appear. Of course, the premise is that the politics are clear and the people live and work in peace and contentment.  Lin Zhaoshang was immersed in nostalgia. The fleet had already entered Jishui in addition to Liangshan, heading towards Qizhou.  Qizhou is also known as Jinan in later generations. Although it has many scenic spots such as Baotu Spring and Daming Lake, it has the heavy responsibility of being an envoy and cannot escape.  Lin Zhao had previously thought about taking a stroll around Daming Lake to see if he could meet Xia Yuhe, Grandma Rong or something, but the delegation was in a hurry and had to give up.  After passing through Qingzhou and Weizhou, the mission arrived at Dengzhou on the coast.  Under normal circumstances, Dengzhou would be a port for ships traveling between Goryeo and Japan. This was the first time he went to Liao as an envoy.  After receiving the imperial edict, Xu Zun, the magistrate of Dengzhou, began to prepare a sea ship. Hearing the arrival of the envoy that day, he hurried to receive it.  "Zhong Tu, I'm sorry for bothering you!" Zhang Zongyi seemed to be familiar with Xu Zun. When they met, they called each other by their cousins, which seemed very intimate.  "Where, where? It's an honor for Xu to have several envoys pass by Dengzhou!" Xu Zun's rank may be higher than the three of them, but the people he is facing are envoys who have been ordered by the emperor to represent the country and the emperor.  The identity is naturally extraordinary.  "Xu Zhizhou is so polite!" Zeng Gong has always kept a low profile, but Ouyang Xiu's status as a student is so conspicuous no matter where he is.  "Xu Zhizhou, thank you!" The few in front of him were seniors in their forties or fifties, and Lin Zhao could only greet them as juniors.  "Everything is what I should do. Master Lin is so polite!" Xu Zun did not despise Lin Zhao because he was young. He went to the Liao Kingdom as an envoy when he was less than twenty years old. The emperor and ministers dared to assign him such an important task.  It proves that this person has extraordinary abilities.  As soon as they met, Xu Zun felt Lin Zhao's spirit, his eyes were bright, and he was full of heroism. He was indeed a young talent Zeng Gong asked: "Xu Zhizhou, I wonder if the ships are all ready!" Xu Zun  He smiled and said: "After receiving the imperial edict, I have prepared the ship, helmsman, and sailors, as well as a supply of food and water." "That's great! We can set off tomorrow!" With a heavy responsibility, Zeng  Gong didn't want to waste any more time.  "I'm afraid it won't work. We may have to wait for a day or two!" Xu Zun shook his head and said: "The sea has been very windy and high in the past few days, so it is not suitable to sail for the time being!" Going out to sea in strong winds and huge waves is a joke with his own life.  Everyone had no choice but to stay temporarily in Dengzhou and wait for the strong wind to pass.  As a small seaside town, Dengzhou is not very prosperous and there are no places of interest to visit in the city.  I've been on the road all this time, and it's really uncomfortable to hold it in. I'll start later.When it comes to the territory of the Liao Kingdom, it is even more important to be law-abiding.  After finally getting a chance to relax, Lin Zhao naturally would not miss it, so he asked Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong for leave and went out for a leisurely trip.  The mission was followed by officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army, who served as guards along the way. As one of the deputy envoys, Lin Zhao must be protected when going out.  Lin Zhao didn't want to show off, nor did he want too many people to disturb his interest, so he only brought one person with him.  "What's your name?" Lin Zhao casually asked the name of his military counterpart.  "Go back to the main register Young Master, I am Su An, my cousin is Bozhou!" "Su Bozhou!" Lin Zhao sighed: "Looking at the name, it seems that he comes from a scholarly family!" Su An sighed: "I have studied for several years, but I have nothing.  Dayong, his ancestors had military exploits, and he has favored these captains, hey" The status of military men in the Song Dynasty was low. Lin Zhao fully understood Su An's mentality and comforted him: "Bozhou, don't belittle yourself. If you don't have  The warriors and soldiers defended the country, but relying on those scholar-bureaucrats and scholars who kept their mouths shut about etiquette and morality, the Song Dynasty would have been destroyed long ago! " "That's what I say, but think about what Duke Wu Xiang (Di Qing) was like back then.  Encounter" Su An sighed softly, full of helplessness.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "It is right to emphasize culture over martial arts in peaceful and prosperous times, but it is inappropriate when there are threats from borders" Then he patted Su An on the shoulder and said: "Bozhou, no matter what others think, first of all  You have to respect yourself, being a soldier is the most sacred and awe-worthy profession." Su An's eyes flashed with surprise, a little surprised, and a little moved.  After serving in the army for so long, this is the first time I heard scholars and scholar-bureaucrats praising warriors.  For the first time, Su Bozhou was looked at seriously by civil servants and called by scholars. He felt complicated for a while and was grateful to Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao never expected that his ordinary words would shock Su An so much. His thoughts were attracted by the melodious sound of the flute in the distance.  Unexpectedly, there was such an elegant scholar in the countryside in the border city. Lin Zhao was very interested and wanted to step forward to find out.  Not far ahead is a relatively prosperous large market town. Outside a huge courtyard, a pair of salesman's picks are placed on the ground. A man with a dignified appearance and a gentle appearance is standing aside, with a flute on his lips, making sweet notes.  .  I didn¡¯t expect that the young salesmen in the countryside of Dengzhou are so talented!  While Lin Zhao was sighing, a pretty girl rushed out of the yard, calling: "Yu Lang, Yu Lang" "Ayun Ayun" The salesman threw down his flute and came forward!  It turns out that the sound of the flute conveys love!  But then the plot turned into a beating of mandarin ducks. A group of people rushed out of the house, each with a stick in hand, surrounding the shopkeeper and the woman.  "You Yu Xuan, you want to seduce my little sister again" A man who looked like he was in his thirties, fat-headed, and looked like a rich man then appeared and pointed at the salesman and cursed viciously!  The salesman named Yu Xuan stood up and said: "Brother Dong, I have an engagement with Ayun. It is only natural that I come to her" "You still have the nerve to say, huh!" "Brother Dong just dislikes my family.  I am in trouble, but I am already working hard, I will make money to support Ayun!" With the additions of the onlookers, Lin Zhao got the idea that it turned out that it was another family that was in trouble, and both parties regretted the marriage, but the young couple seemed to be in love.  Deeply sad drama!  No wonder this salesman plays the flute so well. He must have been born in a scholarly family, and he was willing to work as a salesman in the streets for his beloved daughter. This alone is worthy of admiration.  "Just you? How much money can you make with this salesman's pick?" The rich man kicked the pick down unceremoniously, and the goods were scattered all over the floor. He snorted: "Don't think about it, how could my little sister marry you?  This bereaved dog? To tell you the truth, my little sister has already married someone else, so just give up!" But the girl Ayun shouted: "Cousin, I don't want to marry Wei Ada, who else can I marry except Yu Lang?  Don¡¯t marry me either!¡± ¡°Nonsense! It¡¯s a matter of marriage. Now that your parents are gone, and your elder brother is like your father, I, as your cousin, will make the decision for you¡± Yu Xuan said angrily: ¡°Dong.  Brother, you have the heart to marry Ayun to an ugly guy? " "Humph, what's the use of looks? You are fair and clean, so what?  Can you compare?" "No, I will never marry that ugly guy!" Ayun shouted hoarsely, which showed the anger and sorrow in his heart.  What woman would be willing to put a flower on cow dung?  More and more people were watching, and comments were coming one after another. Rich Man Dong became a little impatient and said angrily: "You can't help it. Your mother's mourning period has not yet passed, but you want to have this pretty boy flirt with you. How can you behave like this? No!"  A daughter of filial piety is disgraceful to her family!¡±  "Pull him back!" Several strong women rushed out of the house and, under the order of Rich Master Dong, pulled the young girl Ayun in.  "I won't leaveYu Lang, Yu Lang" The girl Ayun grabbed the salesman Yu Xuan's hand tightly, unwilling to let go, but the strong woman broke it open "Ayun, Ayun"  A pair of young men and women looked at each other, with tears streaming down their faces and shouting hoarse "Oh, what a pain for these poor lovers!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh, but in ancient times, outsiders could not interfere with such matters of marriage and clan, even if  Even the government is powerless.  It¡¯s just that Rich Man Dong went too far and allowed his slaves to beat the salesman Yu Xuan with sticks. Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and shouted: ¡°Stop!¡± ¡°Shout, young people want to mind their own business? If you keep talking too much, I¡¯ll kill you too.¡±  Fight!" The evil slave rushed over arrogantly. Lin Zhao didn't move, but Su An stepped forward and rushed forward.  Within a moment, all the evil slaves with sticks in their hands were knocked to the ground by the bare-handed Su An.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but marvel: I didn't expect that Su Bozhou was such a master, so secretive. It seems like I should ask him for some tips when I have time!  Seeing this, Rich Master Dong knew that he was going to get into trouble today, so he immediately said, "Okay, I'll let you go today" Then he quickly ran out of the courtyard, and a group of evil slaves also huddled in and stayed behind closed doors.  Su An then lifted up Yu Xuan, who had tears at the corners of his eyes and was slightly injured. The salesman sobbed to himself: "Ah Yun, Ah Yun" "Why should a man worry about not having a wife? What does it look like to cry?" Su An  An is a generous person, and he really can't bear to see such a scene.  "But Ayun" Lin Zhao stepped forward and said: "If you really like that girl Ayun, you should cheer up and find another way. It will not help if you are so lost. That girl Ayun seems to still be keeping her filial piety.  , You won¡¯t be in a hurry to get married, you may not have a chance, think of a solution!¡± This kind of thing can only be solved by the parties themselves, as no outsiders can help.  The salesman Yu Xuan seemed to have figured out something. A fierce light flashed through his resentful eyes, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you both for your help, and say goodbye!" After saying that, he picked up the goods on the ground, and left with the salesman's pick with difficulty.  It was really difficult for him to be a frail scholar. Lin Zhao sighed softly and called Su An to turn around and leave.  In the distance, I seemed to hear the affectionate sound of the flute and Miss Ayun's longing call.  At this time, Lin Zhao never thought that the little girl he met in the countryside of Dengzhou would cause an uproar in the Song Dynasty in the near future PS: Su An, courtesy name Bozhou; Merchant Yu Xuan, courtesy name  Yao Fu, the two-parter appears!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 44: Landing in Liaodong

    There is a beautiful legend about the origin of Khitan. According to legend, a fairy who came from the Xilamulun River in a green ox cart and an immortal who rode a white horse from the Tu River met at the intersection of the two rivers.  Falling in love and getting married, they are the ancestors of the Khitan people.  The Khitans actually belong to the descendants of Donghu and Xianbei, and are of the same race as Shiwei and Kumoxi who also speak Mongolian.  In the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty set up the Songmo Governor's Mansion in the residence of the Khitan people. The chief was appointed governor and given the surname Li.  In the late Tang Dynasty, Yelu Abaoji, the leader of the Khitan Tribe, took advantage of the civil strife in the Tang Dynasty to unify the various tribes. In 916 AD, Yelu Abaoji established the Khitan Kingdom, which was Taizu Taizu of the Liao Dynasty.  After his son Yelu Deguang, Taizong of the Liao Dynasty, came to the throne, he unified the Khitan tribes and established a powerful country on the northern grasslands.  At that time, the Central Plains was experiencing chaos in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. In order to ascend to the throne, Shi Jingtang of the later Jin Dynasty exchanged the humiliation of his son-emperor and the Youyun Sixteen Prefectures for the support of the Liao Kingdom.  From then on, the sixteen states of Youyun fell into the hands of the Liao Kingdom.  Not only did the Central Plains lose an important military barrier, but the Liao Kingdom also gained a territory with superior natural conditions, rich products, and a developed economy, which promoted its development and greatly enhanced its national strength.  Chai Rong, Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, had intended to make a northern expedition. He had just made some achievements in Guannan. He did not want to die young. His youngest son Chongling came to the throne and immediately lost his country.  Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin intended to send troops to recover, but before he could take action, he died inexplicably.  As for Song Taizong, his army went on the Northern Expedition. Unfortunately, he suffered a disastrous defeat in the Battle of Gaoliang River. He was bitten by a snake and was afraid of well ropes for ten years, but failed to make any achievements.  Since then, the Northern Expedition to regain Youyun has become an empty talk. It can be said that until the death of the Song Dynasty, the sixteen states of Youyun were never truly recaptured.  Especially during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, Emperor Shengzong of the Liao Dynasty and Empress Dowager Xiao led a large army to invade south, reaching the vicinity of Chanzhou and approaching Bianjing.  Prime Minister Kou Zhun supported Song Zhenzong's personal expedition and defeated the Liao army.  The two countries stopped fighting and signed the Chanyuan Alliance. From then on, they became brotherly countries. In fact, it was peace bought with a large amount of money every year, and the mark of humiliation could never be removed.  Since then, Song and Liao have also entered a period of relative peace. Especially during the decades of Renzong's reign, there was no sound of war on the border between the two countries.  But peace is always relative, and it is an indisputable fact that Liao posed a serious military threat to Song.  Especially after losing the Yanshan barrier, the Song Dynasty was inherently at a defensive disadvantage, and the situation became even more severe.  Often, slight disturbances or the occurrence of some unexpected situations will cause the conflict between Song and Liao to increase, or even trigger a large-scale war.  As a result, the Song army had to be on the defensive at all times, and even the grass and trees were soldiers.  It was precisely for this reason that when Xiao Jie died in Bianjing, the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty were so anxious.  Although the case is now solved, negotiations with the Liao Kingdom are still needed, and the responsibilities on the shoulders of Zeng Gong, Lin Zhao and others are even heavier.  Two days later, the wind and waves gradually decreased, and the mission boarded the prepared ship and set off to the northeast.  As a port, Dengzhou also had a small amount of exchanges with Liao ports. Xu Zun chose experienced boatmen and helmsmen because the journey was very smooth.  In August, the monsoon from the south had not yet receded, and it happened to be smooth sailing and it arrived in Liaodong.  In August, the ship docked at Chenzhou on the inner side of the Liaodong Peninsula. The mission finally set foot on the land of the Liao Kingdom, and its destination was Nabo near Liaoyang Prefecture in Tokyo.  This is also the first time for an envoy from the Song Dynasty to come to Liaodong. Usually, state ceremonial exchanges between the two countries are mainly concentrated in Nanjing, Youzhou and the capital Shangjing of the Liao Kingdom, and rarely in Liaoyang.  A big reason for this situation comes from the current leader of Liao Dynasty, Yelu Hongji.  As the grandson of Yelu Longxu, the great Shengzong Emperor of the Liao Kingdom, this man lacked a lot of wisdom and prowess, and was more curious and playful.  It is rare to stay in Shangjing City obediently. It is common to hunt for beggars in the periphery all year round.  It is precisely because of this that the control of power and the country is not tight enough, which led to the rebellion of Emperor Taishu Yelu Chongyuan.  After the rebellion was suppressed, Yelu Hongji restrained himself somewhat, but the change was still not big. Taking advantage of the good autumn weather, he came to Liaodong to hunt.  Perhaps it was precisely because Yelu Hongji had no memory that his bad habits continued, leading to a greater tragedy many years later Of course, as far as this trip is concerned, the Lord of Liao may have other purposes for this arrangement.  Before the mission was sent out, documents were delivered by fast horses over land. The Liao Kingdom had already prepared and specially sent people to wait at Chenzhou Port.  The official name of the Liao State official who came to receive him was Yelu Ji, which may have some connection with the Liao clan. Who said that the main surnames in the Liao State were Yelu and Xiao?  This Lord Yeluji is relatively ordinary. When they met, he said: "On behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of Liao, I welcome the Song envoy!" "Thank you Lord Liao for your kindness!" Zhang Zongyi is in charge of the appearance!  Yeluji said: "His Majesty the Emperor of our country is in Liaoyang Mansion in Tokyo, which is not too far from here. You all will have a short rest in Chenzhou and will leave for you later." While saying hello, Yeluji sawZhao Zhao, with a trace of imperceptible hatred in his eyes, pretended to be surprised and said: "Hey, your Excellency is the envoy of the Southern Dynasty? Is there no one in the Southern Dynasty? He actually sent a little kid as an envoy!" "Deputy Ambassador Lin Nian Shaoyou  Because, this mission is to let your country see the prosperity of our country's young and talented people." Zeng Gong, as the leader of this mission, will not let Lin Zhao suffer, and Ouyang Gong's disciples are naturally good at eloquence.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I am not very young, so in our court I can only do such vulgar things. Alas unlike your country, Lord Yelu is much older and can be responsible for accompanying the envoys."  Such a big thing" Yeluji felt very uncomfortable when he choked on a sentence, but it was difficult to get angry.  At the same time, he also realized that the envoys of the Southern Dynasty were probably all good.  Especially Lin Zhao, Yeluji's eyes stayed on him intentionally or unintentionally.  Yeluji said solemnly: "In that case, please take a rest in the guest house for a while! It coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the guest house has prepared some wine, please!" Unexpectedly, the first Mid-Autumn Festival in the Song Dynasty was actually in the Liao Kingdom.  Yes, it was a pity that I couldn't be with my uncle, aunt, Meng Ruoying, Gu Yuelun and others during the reunion.  Being a stranger in a foreign land, missing family members even more during the holidays. Now that he is in a "foreign land", Lin Zhao has a deep understanding of it.  Looking up at the moon in the sky, I wonder if my uncle Gu Qi is missing his nephew and daughter?  My aunt's belly must have swelled. I wonder if she is a cousin or a little cousin?  How is Jiangnanju's business today?  My cousin is going out for the first time. Will she feel homesick?  Meng Ruoying, where is she?  Do you think of me when you feel homesick?  Lin Zhao stood under the moonlight and couldn't help but sigh!  At some point, Zeng Gong appeared behind him and said softly: "Are you homesick?" "Well, a little bit!" Lin Zhao nodded truthfully.  Zeng Gong said: "There is no way. We have to make sacrifices when we bear the emperor's orders. The top priority is to complete this errand!" "Yeah!" "I guess you have experienced it today. The people of Liao are not so friendly!" Zeng Gong said seriously.  Said: "This is just the beginning. After you meet the Lord of Liao in Liaoyang, this kind of thing will happen often. You must deal with it calmly and tactfully!" Zeng Gong was afraid that Lin Zhao was young and full of ideas, so he came to comfort and give him some advice.  .  The trip to Liaodong has just begun, and it is destined to be full of difficulties ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Yeluji returned to his room, and someone asked in the darkness: "Have you seen Lin Zhao?" "Yes, he is a young boy!" "You can't ignore the young boy, Yeluji will be sent to Youzhou immediately."  "Yeluzhi is back?" "He is in Nanjing (Youzhou) now, and his trip has been delayed for a while."  "It won't last forever. He is coming to Liaoyang after all. How should we explain it to Yelu Hongji?" "Yes, either he will be sacrificed or we will risk being exposed" "It's a pity that everything we have painstakingly arranged, You  They have been preparing for a long time, but it¡¯s a pity that they all failed! This damn Lin Zhao, I will never let him leave Liaoyang alive!¡± ¡°No, although Youzhou failed, we still have a chance, not only Lin Zhao, but also Liaoyang.  The scenery is so beautiful that no one should leave!¡±

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 45: Liaoyang Grand Meeting

    Lord Yelu Hongji of Liao came directly to Liaoyang after paying homage to the tomb of his grandfather, Emperor Shengzong Yelu Longxu.  Although the Lord of Liao liked to play and hunt every day, major festivals were usually held in Beijing, such as Zhengdan and Tianan Festival (the birthday of Yelu Hongji, Lord of Liao).  But this time, they came to Liaoyang Prefecture in Tokyo, which made many people smell something unusual, and those who were interested could see some clues Ethnic relations in Liaodong are relatively complicated, and the Tang Dynasty's subordinate states  The Bohai Sea was located here and was later destroyed by the Liao Kingdom.  The Sumo Mohe people in the Bohai Sea are still there, as are the Xi people in Liaodong, the Jurchen ethnic groups in the Changbai Mountains, and the Shiwei people in the Xing'an Mountains. The composition is very complex.  The more complex it is, the more hidden conflicts and crises it becomes, which will become unstable factors over time.  A few days ago, there was a rebellion by the Zubu (Tatar) in the northwest, and the Liao State urgently sent King Yelvren of Song to lead his army to quell the rebellion.  It¡¯s also to blame for the delay in news from the Song Dynasty. In fact, if there was a rebellion in the Liao Kingdom, they might not dare to go to war with the Song Dynasty, and the impact of the murder of the Liao envoy would not be so great.  It's a pity that this was only learned later, but for Lin Zhao, it was a good thing. Maybe this was an opportunity!  Yelv Renxian's army arrived, and the rebels began to retreat steadily. The suppression of the rebellion was naturally cured by medicine.  But if there are too many such things, it will make people busy, which is really not a good thing.  The good news did not make Yelu Hongji too excited. On the contrary, it gave him a warning.  There are many large and small tribes in the Liao Kingdom, and there are also a lot of unstable people. We just took advantage of this opportunity to knock on the mountains and shake the tigers, and beat the leaders of each tribe to stabilize the situation.  Therefore, Yelu Hongji's Nayu came outside Liaoyang City and summoned the leaders of the Bohai, Xi, Jurchen, and Shiwei tribes to participate.  At the same time, the seasons of Xixia and Goryeo also arrived. Of course, the Song Dynasty, a country of brothers, was no exception, and envoys could only come to Liaoyang to celebrate their birthdays.  However, Emperor Yelu was really playful. As soon as he arrived, he was attracted by the forest outside Liaoyang City and led a large group of people to hunt.  Fortunately, there was a good assistant around him, so some things naturally fell on King Zhao Yelu Yixin.  Yelu Yixin, courtesy name Hu Jiangun, was a member of the Fifth Academy.  The son of "Qundie Ci".  External and internal cunning.  In the fifth year of Qingning (1059), he was the Privy Envoy of the South Courtyard, changed his position to the North Courtyard, and was granted the title of King of Zhao.  In the fifth year of Xianyong's reign, he was appointed as the Grand Master.  He ordered the military forces from all over the world to engage in military affairs at an advantageous rate, which was a great success both at home and abroad.  After the rebellion of Emperor Taishu Yelu Chongyuan, Yelu Yixin became the second most powerful figure in the Liao Kingdom.  Of course, there was also Song King Yelvren who had the title of father, so he had to keep a low profile.  However, Yelu Yixin is younger, and the Lord of Liao Yelu Hongji seems to trust him more, so the prospects for development are naturally bright.  "King Zhao, the Song envoy has landed in Chenzhou. Yeluji has gone to greet him. He will arrive in Liaoyang in the next day or two. After a day or two of rest, he will come to Nabo!" A subordinate entered the tent and came.  Report the situation to Yelu Yixin.  It also seems strange. Yelu Hongji is really special. He can't live in the beautiful Liaoyang City and the gorgeous palace. He has to camp outside the city, and he still insists on the tradition of looking forward to hunting on the grassland.  As a result, the responsibility for security becomes greater. Fortunately, the Pishi Army is always on the side.  But this time he came from Qingling on an impromptu basis. There were only 10,000 Pishi troops around him, and the guards seemed a little weak, which made Yelu Yixin a little uneasy.  In the big tent, a middle-aged man wearing luxurious clothes was sitting in front of him.  He has high cheekbones and is slightly thin. His face looks quite majestic, and his eyes are sparkling, both wise and cunning.  Yelu Yixin said solemnly: "This time the Song envoys are actually willing to cross the sea as far as Liaodong. It seems that they attach great importance to us, Daliao!" "Yes, King Zhao! The envoy to Bianjing is to celebrate the birthday of the Empress Dowager of the Southern Dynasty.  The regiment is back, but the envoy died in Bianjing" "What?" Yelu Yixin was greatly surprised. It was inevitable that a dignified Liao envoy died in the capital of Song Dynasty.  Previously, the Song people used heavy rain as an excuse to place Yelvzhi and others under house arrest, so the news was delayed in being sent back to the north, and the Liao court was not officially notified.  "How do people die?" Yelu Yixin asked in a deep voice. If it was a common disease, it would be fine. There was no precedent for envoys from the Song and Liao Dynasties to die of illness on the way.  In the first year of Yongxi of Liao Dynasty (1064), the Song Dynasty envoy Wang Yan who went to Liao to congratulate Zhengdan died of illness, and the Liao Kingdom sent the body back to the Song Dynasty as a gift.  "Uh" The subordinate hesitated and said: "The Song Dynasty said it was suicide" "Suicide?" Yelu Yixin was even more shocked. The envoy of the Liao Dynasty committed suicide in the Song Dynasty. Are you kidding?  "The report sent by Yelvzhi said this. The information is not clear at the moment. In short, it was an abnormal death It would have been best to wait until he arrived in Liaoyang to ask for details. Unfortunately, he is sick and will be delayed in Nanjing for a few days.  " "Delay"??Delay!  Yelu Yixin thought for a moment and suddenly realized that it was not surprising that the Song Dynasty had such an attitude, so he smiled proudly and said: "Whether it is suicide or homicide, we will wait until Yelu Zhi comes back to talk about it, and avoid talking about it for now."  This time I will take advantage of this opportunity to snub and embarrass the people of the Song Dynasty. The new king of the Southern Dynasty has ascended the throne. He is your Majesty's nephew in terms of seniority. The nephew congratulates his uncle on his birthday. Hehe he should be more respectful!  " "Your Highness, what do you mean?  "Some of the subordinates did not understand what the prince meant. Yelu Yixin was silent for a moment and asked: "Are all the leaders of the Jurchen and Shiwei tribes here?  " "Except for Qi Libo from the Jurchen Wanyan Department, everyone else has arrived!  " "Wanyan Department Humph, you really don't care about Daliao, I will deal with them later!  "Yelu Yixin snorted coldly. Although the birthday of the Liao Lord has not yet come, the leaders of all the tribes rushed to arrive in advance, but the Wanyan tribe was grumbling, which made the arrogant Khitan people very unhappy. "I don't care about this for now, my king.  Let me tell you, when the time comes look at the reaction of giving it away!  " "Your Majesty, these are just trivial matters, and the people of Song Dynasty may not care about them!  "    "No!  Yelu Yixin had a cold smile on his lips, shook his head and said: "The Southern Dynasty has always regarded itself as a country of etiquette. Those who sent envoys were all rotten Confucians. Each one of them regarded etiquette as more important than life. They will definitely care about it.  of!  " "Okay, my subordinates will make arrangements!  " "By the way, arrange for the Xixia and Goryeo envoys to appear at the same time. They have just accepted the canonization of our court, and they will definitely be obedient!  " Yelu Yixin nodded lightly, taking the opportunity to put some pressure on the Song Dynasty. "I know, King Zhao, there is something else!  "    "explain!  " "His Majesty only brought 10,000 Pishi troops this time. This time he wanted to demonstrate to the tribal leaders. 30,000 people seemed to be too few.  You know that your majesty is so proud. Linya Yelu Dilie in the north received the news and asked you to mobilize 20,000 soldiers and horses from Youzhou.  On the one hand, it strengthens the protection of Nabo and at the same time increases the shock!  " "Twenty thousand people!  "Yel¨¹ Yixin fell silent. This was exactly what he was worried about, and it was undoubtedly a timely help. But after all, they were 20,000 Youzhou troops, and their loyalty was unpredictable. It was enough to threaten the safety of Liaoyang But then I thought about it, this Yelu  Di Lie made great achievements in quelling the rebellion of the Emperor's uncle Yelu Zhongyuan. He is considered loyal and there shouldn't be any big problems. Hehe, it might be a good thing for Yelu Ren to lead the army first.  After rebelling, once he successfully returns, the status of King Song will be much stronger than that of King Zhao. Especially his power and influence will also change accordingly. If he is willing to temporarily submit to others, he will wait to kill the old man Yeluxian.  Guys, either find a way to surpass him If you want to surpass the achievements of counterinsurgency, then you have to save the enemy! Yelu Yixin sneered, the means and the process are not important, as long as the result is achieved, the process does not matter ~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¡°Master Chief, if you don¡¯t go to Nabo, we will be late!  "In Liaoyang City, several strong men wearing animal skins surrounded a tall middle-aged man and kept comforting him. They were obviously very anxious. The man in the middle seemed to be a tribal leader. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said helplessly:  "But the child's disease has not been cured yet. It is rare to come to Liaoyang. The disease must be taken care of so that he can grow up healthy and strong.  My son, Gailibo, must not be cowardly or weak, otherwise how can he hunt tigers and bears in the mountains?  " "Chief, what's happening to the little leader is not very serious, so you don't have to worry too much!  Someone advised: "But if you don't go to Nabo and you are late, the Lord of Liao will blame you, and it will be a disaster for the whole clan!"  " " Chief, don't worry. Just take the little leader to Nabo. There should be officials from Liao State there. As long as you make a little plea, they should be able to help.  " "That's good!  "It seemed like a way to get the best of both worlds, and the middle-aged man reluctantly agreed. But as soon as he walked out of the hospital, the sleeping child began to cry loudly. He couldn't be coaxed, and even startled the horse under his father's crotch and rushed straight towards the street.  Go On the opposite side, a group of carriages happened to be driving by. Lin Zhao sat on the rickety carriage, stuck his head out of the window, and looked around at the city of Tokyo in the Liao Kingdom PS: It will be even later tomorrow, I should say.  There are two chapters left today. At the same time, please guess who is this child who is crying so loudly?

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 46, Wanyan Aguda

    A child's cry actually frightened the horse. Either the horse was too timid, or the child was really extraordinary and the cry was completely earth-shattering.  The middle-aged man never expected that such a thing would happen. The mount on his crotch had completely lost its usual obedience. Even though he was a superb equestrian, he couldn't control it.  Not only was the mount not quiet, it even became more manic, running wildly on the street.  Pedestrians and street vendors were frightened and hid on the side of the road for fear of being hit.  The pedestrians avoided it, but the convoy could not.  The envoys of the Song Dynasty had just entered Liaoyang Mansion and were originally going to rest here for a while. Unexpectedly, such a crisis happened just after they entered the city.  Yeluji was greatly surprised and hurriedly sent sergeants to surround him. The accompanying guards of the Song Dynasty also stood in front of the carriage, with their spears protruding, ready to kill both men and horses.  When the middle-aged man saw this, he knew it was a convoy belonging to a big shot. If he allowed his mount to rush past, the father and son would definitely die.  He was jolting and swaying on the horse, and when he saw that he was about to collide with the spear, he pulled the reins desperately and turned the horse's head.  Finally, he avoided the sharp spear at the last moment, and the mount jumped up with a large range of movement.  So much so that the baby in his arms actually slipped and flew out.  A thrilling scene, hundreds of pairs of eyes on the street watched clearly, a swaddled baby just flew out.  The middle-aged man was very anxious and rushed forward to catch it, but unfortunately he was too far away and couldn't reach it.  "No, my child" People only heard his heartbreaking cry, and then the whole person fell heavily to the ground The swaddled baby flew very high, and after reaching the apex of the parabola, it began to fall freely.  In sports, as long as you fall to the ground, is there any way to survive?  Hundreds of people were so nervous that they didn¡¯t dare to express their anger, and the streets fell silent for an instant.  Many people closed their eyes involuntarily, not wanting to see the tragedy happen!  But a second later, time seemed to freeze, and there was no sound of the child falling to the ground, no sad cries or sighs.  Everyone opened their eyes and saw a man leaning out of a carriage, with a pair of arms stretched out to catch the baby.  "Oh!" The sky-shaking cheers sounded. This scene was quite touching, and the voices of thankfulness and admiration kept coming.  Lin Zhao¡¯s back was already soaked, but he finally caught it in time.  Saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. It happened to be a coincidence that the child happened to fall into the carriage after flying out, so Lin Zhao leaned out and saved the child's life.  Amid everyone¡¯s admiration, Lin Zhao carefully shrank back to the carriage, and immediately jumped out of the carriage with the child in his arms.  The middle-aged man rushed over, but was stopped by the first Liao soldier. Yeluji came out and said fiercely: "Who is it? You bumped into the Song Dynasty envoy, can you take the responsibility?" Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong are both kind people.  , waved his hand and said: "Master Yelu, the mount was frightened unexpectedly, so it didn't cause any harm at all. It doesn't matter!" "Humph!" The guest had already spoken, and Yelu was not too embarrassed.  While talking, Lin Zhao had already come over with the baby in his arms!  Seeing that the child was intact, the middle-aged man almost cried with joy. He bowed and said, "Thank you very much, Ambassador Song, for saving me. I'm very grateful!" He was a knowledgeable man, and he had already guessed the savior from his clothes, conversation, and Yeluji's previous words.  identity of.  "No, it's just a little effort!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I just have to be more careful in the future, don't dare to be so dangerous!" "Yeah!" The middle-aged man reached out to take the child, and said in surprise that the son stopped crying, and the entourage around him also  He looked at Lin Zhao strangely and wondered: "Why didn't the little leader stop crying when he was in this young master's arms?" "Yes, maybe he is destined to be with this child!"  Lin Zhao immediately looked at the little guy with a faint smile on his lips, and couldn't help but said with a smile: "What's the little guy's name?"  " "Hey, the mountain hunter doesn't have a big name, he only has a nickname: Aguda!  "The middle-aged man chuckled. "Aguda!  ?  Lin Zhao was silent for a moment, staring at the middle-aged man's clothes, and said slowly: "May I ask your surname?"  " "Are you Jurchens from Liaodong?  "Zeng Gong came over and could tell the identity of the other party at a glance. Coupled with the title of the little leader, he already had a rough guess. Yeluji frowned and asked: "Which tribe are you from?  "The middle-aged man nodded and said: "Yes, we are from the Jurchen Wanyan Department" "WanyanAguda" No wonder he cried so earth-shatteringly. Lin Zhao suddenly felt dizzy and stared at the baby in the middle-aged man's arms.  The baby was a little startled. The person he accidentally saved turned out to be Jin Taizu? Thinking of the later destruction of the Northern Song Dynasty by the Jin Kingdom, the anger in his heart quickly expanded. If he had known earlier, he should not have reached out and killed this little guy.?Maybe the Song Dynasty can avoid this disaster!  But nowthis is a period when the Song Dynasty and the Jurchens have not had much contact yet, and their relationship is relatively harmonious.  It seems that Zeng Gong's attitude towards him is quite polite!  Zeng Gong and Yeluji also understood that on the birthday of the Lord of Liao, the subordinate Jurchen tribes would naturally come to celebrate his birthday.  At this time, the Wanyan tribe was not a big tribe among the Jurchens, and Yeluji didn't take it to heart. He asked casually: "Are you the leader of the Wanyan tribe?" "Yes, I am the current leader of the Jurchen Wanyan tribe.  Chief!" The middle-aged man sighed: "Yes, my son Aguda was born just over two months ago. He often cries and makes noises. The witch doctor of the tribe said that he is sick, but there is nothing he can do to help me.  Those who are looking for medical treatment, don¡¯t think of Dr. Liaoyang¡¯s doctors there is nothing they can do" Seeing the hesitant look on his face, Zeng Gong made a guess.  The people of the Liao people may have a sense of superiority in their bones. They looked down upon the "primitive people" who came from the deep mountains and forests. They probably were mostly perfunctory and unwilling to do their best.  Gailibo was also embarrassed by Yeluji's face, so he couldn't tell him directly!  When Lin Zhao saw this, he couldn't help but sigh, these Liao people are really contrary to medical ethics, and at the same time, they will deeply irritate the Jurchens.  I don¡¯t know if the Jurchens¡¯ rebellion in the original history has anything to do with this!  The Liao people had inadvertently planted the seeds of death, so what about the Song people?  Zeng Gong said with a smile: "Well, there are doctors in our mission, and they happen to be going to celebrate the birthday of Lord Liao. It would be better if we go together, and at the same time we can treat Master Ling!" "What?"  Give Wanyan Agu a medical treatment?  For a moment, Lin Zhao really wanted to object, but just now he didn't know it, so he saved Wanyan Aguda out of a compassionate heart to protect life.  Now that I know it, how can I still But Zeng Gong has already agreed. If he opens his mouth, it will undoubtedly appear rude and a bit cold-blooded.  Besides, Yeluji was also present. Could it be possible to tell them that it would be this child and his descendants who would destroy the Song and Liao countries a few decades later?  Maybe the Liao people would rather believe what they have than what they don¡¯t, and then I¡¯m afraid they will be regarded as crazy Alas, in that case, so be it!  Since we are traveling with his father and son, let¡¯s see if we can have the opportunity to enlighten and change things in other places.  Since Wanyan Agu should not be killed, we can only think of other ways to try to change the trajectory of history Yeluji did not object, and the group set off outside the city with more than a hundred Jurchen warriors to Nabo on the edge of the Liao River.  Along the way, whenever he saw Gailibo and Wanyan Aguda, who was still a baby in his arms, Lin Zhao always had a strange feeling in his heart

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 47, Nabo

    On the way to Nabo, the accompanying doctor diagnosed and treated Wanyan Aguda and asked: "Chief Wanyan, did your wife take a lot of ginseng when she was pregnant?" "Yes, ginseng is a great tonic. It is for after the child is born.  My body is strong, so I take a lot of good ginseng from Changbai Mountain for more than a hundred years!" Gailibo's face was still a little proud, but after seeing the doctor's expression, a look of confusion appeared. Could it be that his good intentions turned out to be harmful?  son?  Sure enough, the doctor shook his head and said: "Although ginseng is a great tonic, taking too much will cause excessive heat, especially in summer, when the weather is already hot. My wife took too much ginseng, which caused excessive heat in the son's fetus, which was caused by the mother's fetus."  Some of the diseases are so severe that they keep crying." "That's it!" Qi Libo was really regretful and asked, "Is there any way to cure it?" "It's not difficult," the doctor said.  It's not possible to take medicine directly. I'll prescribe some medicine and let the wet nurse take it and give it to Mr. Ling. It won't take long for it to take effect. " "Good! Thank you so much!"  Obviously he loved his second son very much, and immediately said to Lin Zhao: "Thank you so much, Ambassador Lin, I can't repay you for saving my life! I brought some Dongzhu and ginseng with me as a thank you gift, please accept it first!"  " In the past two days, Lin Zhao repeatedly calculated in his mind that it was now 1068, and Wanyan Aguda raised an army to fight against the Liao around 1115. He was in his forties or fifties at that time.  Wanyan's tribe is not big, and the probability of having the same name is relatively small. Moreover, he is the son of the leader, so this child should be the future Jin Taizu without a doubt!  When he thought of the indelible shame in the history of the Han family in Jingkang, and when he thought of the tragic situation of the Han people after the Jin Kingdom destroyed the Northern Song Dynasty, Lin Zhao felt a strong hatred in his bones.  There is a vague sense of unreasonable hatred towards the little baby Wanyan Aguda that lingers.  The more grateful Gai Libo was, the stronger the "self-blame" and guilt felt in Lin Zhao's heart.  No, we have to find a way to stop it. Directly killing a baby is neither morally nor feasible. We have to find another way.  Since we want to change, we must nip the danger in the bud. Wanyan Aguda can be a tribal leader, but he must not be allowed to become Jin Taizu!  However, Lin Zhao would naturally not refuse the Dongzhu and ginseng gifts from Gailibo. These are all good things from Changbai Mountain.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Two days later, they finally arrived at the edge of the Liao River.  Yelu Hongji's Nabo is here.  The Xilamulun River and the Tu River, where the Khitan people arose, are both tributaries of the upper reaches of the Liao River. The rivers are even named after the name of the country. This shows that the Liao River has extraordinary significance in the minds of the Khitan people and to the Liao Kingdom itself.  When there were still dozens of miles away from Nabo, Yeluji had already sent someone to notify Yelu Yixin and asked King Zhao to decide how to welcome the Song envoy.  The Song Dynasty envoy also deliberately slowed down its pace, waiting for the important ministers of the Liao Kingdom to come to greet them. The most likely one was naturally the King of Zhao Yelu Yixin.  But the result disappointed them. Yeluji brought back the news that the Lord of Liao had not returned yet. King Yelu Yixin of Zhao was busy with government affairs and had no time to come to greet him.  The standard of the reception was directly lowered by several levels. The Song envoy was first invited to Nabo, and later King Zhao would host a banquet.  The envoys of the Song Dynasty were very helpless. The reasons given by others were sufficient and there was nothing to refute.  However, several adults clearly felt that this time the Liao Kingdom seemed to be deliberately snubbing the Song Dynasty envoy, especially after arriving in Nabo, this feeling became more obvious.  Nabo was the camp where the Lord of Liao went hunting. Lin Zhao originally thought how big the temporary camp could be, but when he arrived at the edge of the Liao River, what he saw directly overturned his idea.  The tents are one after another, and the edges can¡¯t be seen at a glance. There are at least thousands of tents.  It¡¯s no wonder that the Lord of Liao was escorted by the Pishi Army every time he traveled. Although this time the Lord of Liao made an impromptu decision and came from Qingling with only 10,000 soldiers and horses, and his family members and slaves would also follow him.  The number of people is naturally not a small number.  The number of palace guards of the Lord of Liao was not small, including Hongyi, Changning, Yongxing, Jiqing, Yanchang, Zhangmin, Chongde, Xingsheng, Yanqing, Taihe, Yongchang, Dunmu and other twelve palaces, plus Wenzhong  The palace.  Each palace has 14,000 regular soldiers, 12,000 Han dynasty soldiers, and 5,000 cavalry troops, making the total force more than 300,000.  A few days ago, after the Lord of Liao arrived in Liaoyang, he began to dispatch palace guards to protect him.  Yelu Dilie, the envoy of Changning Palace, happened to be changing his defense from Youzhou to Liaodong. After getting permission from King Zhao Yelu Yixin, he dispatched 20,000 horses to protect him.  Therefore, the scale of the entire Liaohe River Nabo is really not small. Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh, after all, they are a nation on horseback, and Nabo is completely a mobile city!  On their way here, they even saw a makeshift market, which was surprising.  At the same time, Lin ZhaoAnother situation was also discovered. The lives of the Khitan people were gradually moving closer to those of the Song Dynasty, with an obvious tendency of sinicization.  The men wore Han Chinese wide robes with long sleeves and various kinds of buns. They even imitated some elegant Song people and put a flower in their buns, which gave them a somewhat charming vibe.  The aristocratic ladies are all dressed in Han women's clothes, silk and satin. Silk clothes are very popular, and they are all dressed up very delicately.  Lin Zhao knew very well that this was the so-called sinicization.  In history, many northern foreigners once occupied the Central Plains. They temporarily defeated the Han regime militarily and politically, but without exception they were assimilated by Han culture.  Once they came into contact with the prosperity of the Central Plains and the comfortable life of the Han people, their traditional horseback nomadic life for many years was quickly shattered.  The eventual collapse of many foreign regimes was more or less related to the acceleration of Sinicization.  The army lost its bravery and fighting spirit, and ultimately its combat effectiveness was greatly reduced.  When military control weakens, policies are poor, and people's lives are in dire straits, the downfall of a dynasty begins Thinking about the Liao Kingdom in front of you, the demise may be related to this. They may have lost their original vigor as they gradually became Chinese.  So much so that they were defeated by the Jurchens who came from the mountains and were more backward but still brave.  The same was true for the Jin Kingdom. Within a hundred years of taking control of the Central Plains, they were defeated by the Mongols. The experience was surprisingly similar If the situation continued, it might be a good thing for the Song Dynasty, but time waits for no one, and the northern tribal power has always been  It's a serious problem.  Lin Zhao didn't have much time to think about these issues, because they got a very angry news.  Yelu Yixin, King of Zhao of Liao Kingdom, had personally received envoys from Xixia and Goryeo before. How could he suddenly be too busy to get away when it was the turn of the more important Song Dynasty?  Is it a coincidence, or did the Liao people do it intentionally?  Zhang Zongyi believed it was the latter. He had been on a mission to the Liao Kingdom in his early years and knew how the Khitan people treated the Song Dynasty envoys.  However, when entering the so-called "concierge tent", Zhang Langzhong found that the grade had dropped significantly, and it seemed to be similar to the Goryeo and Uighurs The Liao Kingdom was deliberately neglecting the Song envoy!  The entire mission was indignant.  As expected, the Liao people were in trouble everywhere, and this mission was destined to be full of difficulties.  Zhang Zongyi was holding back his anger and planned to go to the Liao people to argue, but before he went out, the Liao people came to report: King Yelu Yixin of Zhao held a banquet in the evening to welcome the Song envoy!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 48: Seating Order

    Yelu Yixin held a banquet to welcome the wind?  The timing is very clever!  When the anger of the Song envoy was just rising, the Liao people were really thoughtful and good at calculating!  The Song envoy felt calmer, thinking that King Zhao Yelu Yixin wanted to apologize for the rudeness in the reception.  But later I got the news that the banquet was not for the Song envoys alone, but for other countries including Xixia, Goryeo, Tibet, and Uighurs, who were holding a welcome banquet on behalf of the Lord Liao.  Zhang Zongyi is a well-educated scholar. In his heart, the superiority of the Celestial Kingdom made him look down on some barbarians, so he felt very unhappy and scolded him constantly.  If Zeng Gong hadn't stopped him, he would have forced his way into Yelu Yixin's camp and argued with the Liao people!  Lin Zhaodao: "Mr. Zhang, please calm down. This mission is destined to be difficult. The Liao people are obviously deliberately provoking us. We cannot play into their hands. So for the time being, we should remain calm and wait and see what happens. Let's see what the Liao people mean tonight."  Stay the same to cope with all changes!" Zeng Gong couldn't help but glance at Lin Zhao. He originally thought that Lin Zhao was young and prone to impulsiveness, but now it seemed that this was completely unnecessary worry.  Said: "Yes, it is reasonable for the Liao people to host banquets for envoys from various countries. If we object, it will make us petty!" Zhang Zongyi finally settled down. Although he was the envoy in name, Zeng Gong was actually in charge.  The three of them all understand that there is no good banquet, and they need to be very energetic tonight.  The banquet that night was held in the large tent where Yelu Yixin received guests. Although it was a tent, it was more than ten feet square, with wooden pillars and beams, curtains and brocade curtains, expensive carpets on the floor, and all the utensils used were gold-plated.  Silver can be said to be magnificent.  It is not much worse than the palaces and mansions with carved beams, painted buildings and pavilions.  It seems that the life of the people in the Liao Kingdom is also luxurious, and it also reflects the special status of Yelu Yixin in the Liao Kingdom.  It seems that in order to further show his noble status, Yelu Yixin was deliberately late and did not come out to greet the guests at all.  Some matters were left to Yelu Ji. After the Song envoy entered the tent, the waiter came to guide him and sit down.  Zhang Zongyi sneered at the Liao people's discourtesy, while Lin Zhao and Zeng Gong took this opportunity to observe the status of the envoys from various countries.  You don¡¯t know if you don¡¯t look at it, but the problem appears again.  They were surprised to find that the envoy of the Song Dynasty was ranked after Xixia, Tubo and Goryeo.  Are you kidding me?  You must know that in this era, Song and Liao could be said to be the two largest countries in East Asia.  Xixia, which ranked third, could barely match it, but Tubo and Goryeo, which had been torn apart, seemed to be somewhat inferior countries, were they actually ranked above the Song Dynasty?  In this era, there is no such thing as sorting according to the order of initials and strokes. Seat ranking is completely a symbol of status, which is directly related to the dignity of the country. It is a major matter that is insulting to the national system!  It is obviously an extreme disrespect for the Song Dynasty, which is intolerable.  Maybe the previous problems can be tolerated. Whether it was the negligence of the Liao people or intentional, this matter is absolutely non-negotiable!  Zhang Zongyi, Zeng Gong and Lin Zhao were unanimous in this matter, refusing to sit down and protesting against the Liao Kingdom!  Yeluji knew what he was doing, but the situation had to be maintained. He pretended to be puzzled and said, "What are these noble envoys doing?" "How can I, the envoy of the Song Dynasty, succumb to others? The Liao Kingdom is too rude.  Come on!" Zhang Zongyi snorted in protest.  "It's just a seat, what does it matter!" Yeluji pretended to be confused, pretending to understand, and joked casually, trying to cover it up.  Zhang Zongyi said coldly: "How can it be the same? How can the envoys of the Celestial Dynasty succumb to the vassals?" "We are also envoys. Are you, the Song Dynasty, more noble?" The envoys of Xixia, Tubo, and even Goryeo all looked unhappy and felt that  He was despised by the envoys of the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao said coldly: "You, Xixia, have been my ministers of the Song Dynasty from beginning to end. Why are the vassal countries so arrogant in front of the suzerain state?"  What does the Song Dynasty have to do with it? "This is also a fact, although it is difficult to determine whether the five states of Xixia originally belonged to the Song Dynasty.  Li Yuanhao also professed his vassalship to the Song Dynasty. In those days, the Song Dynasty received many annual gifts every year. They sounded like rewards, but in fact they were full of humiliation.  All in all, the Song Dynasty spent a lot of money to buy the relationship between Song and Xia.  But the relationship between Song and Xia was not stable for a long time because of the gift of Sui, and there were sometimes wars and sometimes peace.  Some time ago, the relationship between Song and Xia had reached a freezing point.  Two years ago, in September of the third year of Emperor Yingzong's reign in the Song Dynasty, Li Liang, the then leader of the Xixia Kingdom, falsely raised his troops to attack Dashun City on the border of the Song Dynasty.  The Song Dynasty quickly made an economic system that granted him silver and silk at the end of his life, and asked Youzhou to inquire about his past.  You must know that Xixia is located in the northwest, and its financial and economic conditions are really unsatisfactory. It has lost the annual gifts and market trade of the Song Dynasty.    Not to mention, Xixia soon felt the heavy pressure of the economic system, and the relationship with the Song Dynasty was very tense in the short term.  At this time, Li Liangjie, the Yizong of Xixia, suddenly died of illness, and Li Bingchang, the eight-year-old young master, ascended the throne.  Xixia is currently nominally governed by Li Bingchang's mother, the Empress Dowager Liang, but the actual military and political power is in the hands of Liang Yimi, the uncle of the state.  It stands to reason that as long as you bow your head to the Song Dynasty and submit to the Song Dynasty, the problem will be solved.  The young master suspected that if he really acted like this, he would inevitably be attacked by domestic opposition forces and threaten his nephew's throne.  Liang Yi was helpless and under great pressure.  The Xixia alone could not compete with the Song Dynasty, so Liang Yimi adopted the technique commonly used by the Xixia - the grass on the wall, falling with the wind!  Since we have fallen out with the Song Dynasty, we can only have a good relationship with the Liao Kingdom.  If there is an opportunity to win over Xixia and put pressure on the Song Dynasty together, the Liao Kingdom will naturally not refuse such a good thing.  In November last year, Yelu Hongji, the leader of Liao, issued an edict to confer Li Bingchang as the leader of Xia, and a monarch-minister relationship was established between Liao and Xia.  In July this year, Xixia sent envoys to thank him for the canonization and to congratulate the Lord of Liao on his birthday.  The envoy who was sent to Xixia this time was named Ye Lihuke. He was a close associate of Liang Yimi and a Song-hatred element. As soon as he heard Zhang Zongyi's words, he became indignant and opposed.  Zhang Zongyi said coldly: "Really? It turns out that they are all unfilial descendants who have forgotten their ancestors. The list of Li Yuanhao's submission to the Song Dynasty is still preserved in Tianzhang Pavilion in Bianjing. Do you want to show it to everyone, so as not to forget your ancestors?  " "Mr. Zhang, please calm down and don't be like these treacherous and short-sighted people!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Since I don't want to be a vassal of the Song Dynasty, why do I, the Song Dynasty, have to recognize a poor relative every year?  The annual gift is saved. By the way, after returning, you should ask the officials to close the border settlements permanently! " "You" After all, you are in the wrong, not to mention that the settlements are the lifeline of Xixia's economy.  Closely related, Ye Lihuke was immediately speechless.  In the final analysis, he was just taking advantage of the situation to humiliate the Song envoy, no matter how much he offended!  Since you have offended someone, you have to offend them all. Zeng Gong said: "The same is true for Xixia, and the same is true for Tubo. Your former Zanpujiao Siluo was canonized as the Hexi Jiedushi by the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. The current Dong Zang Zanpu was also granted the title of Governor of Hexi Province.  The Song Dynasty conferred the title of Envoy of the Baoshun Army, and Mrs. Qiao was honored as the Lady of Taiyuan County. As for Goryeo, she paid tribute to the Song Dynasty many times in the past few years and regarded herself as a vassal. These are well-documented!"  Although these things were only in name, they actually existed, so much so that the envoys from the three countries were reluctant to refute them.  Others' reactions were mediocre, but Lin Zhao didn't care. Instead, he accidentally saw a young attendant behind the silent Tubo envoy. When he heard these words, he clenched his fists, and for a moment, his resolute eyes seemed to show deep emotion.  of hatred.  Lin Zhao would not have thought that many years later the two would meet again on the battlefield and have a showdown Yelu Ji was about to speak when he was interrupted by Lin Zhao: "Lord Yelu, even if he has forgotten his ancestors in the Three Kingdoms and deceived your country with smooth words  Well, no matter whose family is the vassal, there is one thing. Song and Liao are a country of brothers. What does it matter if brothers associate with each other and have vassal status?" This sentence completely blocked the mouth of the Liao Dynasty. No matter how you say it, the Song Dynasty is more important.  For nobility!  Yeluji couldn¡¯t help but be in a dilemma, not knowing what to do!  Just at this time, the gate official sang a promise: "The King of Zhao is here!" Yelu Yixin finally came!

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 49: The Lord of Liao Returns to Camp

    At the door, a tall, thin, middle-aged man strode towards him. He exuded a confident and powerful aura as he walked, which was a bit majestic and domineering.  A pair of eyes as sharp and deep as an eagle, deep and shrewd.  The person who came was none other than King Yelu Yixin of Zhao, a favored minister of the Lord of Liao, who had risen to the rank of Grand Master!  After a long time, he was finally willing to step from behind the scenes to the stage!  Yelu Yixin cupped his hands from a distance and explained: "My subordinates are ignorant and have neglected your envoy. I apologize deeply!" Then he ordered: "Come, add a seat to the side of the solitary seat and invite the envoy of Song Dynasty to sit down!"  No matter what Yelu Yixin's considerations were, he now placed the Song envoy in a position parallel to his master, on an equal footing with the Liao Kingdom, and one level higher than the Tubo and Xixia Kingdoms.  This treatment can be said to be just right. It not only compensated the Song Dynasty envoy, but also improved his ranking to some extent. It can be said that it gave him enough face. ?? Acting vigorously and resolutely, without any sloppiness, the previous embarrassment was resolved in an instant before others could react, which was very beautiful.  Zhang Zongyi was very satisfied with this arrangement, and even felt a little complacent, as if he had achieved a huge victory.  Zeng Gong was worried. Was what happened before just the fault of his subordinates?  Yelu Yixin didn¡¯t know anything about it?  Zeng Gong would not believe it no matter what!  I don¡¯t know what kind of medicine this King Zhao is selling in his gourd. All in all, he must be uneasy and well-intentioned. It will undoubtedly be more difficult in the future!  Lin Zhao is not familiar with many Khitan people, and Yelu Yixin happens to be one of them. It is said that she also originated from the beautiful and unparalleled Empress Xiao Guanyin of the Liao Kingdom.  My girlfriend from the Chinese department in her previous life seemed to like her very much and sympathized with Empress Xiao, especially the unjust case of Shixiangci she later encountered, which made people even more sad.  Lin Zhao also had contact intentionally or unintentionally, and knew clearly the role played by Yelu Yixin in the Shixiang Ci injustice case.  He deceived the Lord of Liao, framed Queen Xiao Guanyin and Prince Yelu Jun, and even attempted to kill the emperor's grandson Yelu Yanxi. Is he a good minister like this?  Lin Zhao noticed that Yelu Yixin had always had a kind smile on his lips since he entered the door. He was obviously the kind of person who hides his sword in his smile and kills without blood!  Today¡¯s events were probably planned by Yelu Yixin himself, who deliberately wanted to snub and suppress the Song envoy.  Of course, the identity of King Zhao of the Liao Kingdom meant that he himself could not participate, so his subordinates played the bad role, while he himself played the red face!  It's really a good plan. I don't know what tricks will come up later. It's really hard to guard against!  The debate about the seats came to an end for the time being. After the guests and hosts were seated, Yelu Yi said loudly: "Thank you all the envoys for coming to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Liao Dynasty. On behalf of His Majesty, I will prepare a little wine to welcome all the envoys!" "  King Zhao is so polite, it is an honor for me to come to congratulate His Majesty on his birthday!" Ye Lihu seemed to be determined and acted a little shamelessly.  The Tibetan envoys have always been relatively silent. Their national power is relatively weak and they seek to survive in the cracks between the Song, Liao and Xixia kingdoms. No one dares to offend easily!  "Everyone, please!" Yelu Yixin called everyone to sit down for a meal and a drink!  Large pieces of beef and mutton were brought to you. Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong were both gentle scholars, and they seemed to be a little uncomfortable with it.  Lin Zhao didn't care at all. He finally had the opportunity to eat roasted whole lamb and finger meat. How could he miss it?  Then he picked up the knife and ate with gusto!  I'm still thinking about whether to introduce roasted whole lamb in Jiangnanju Alas, winter is coming soon, and the mutton-boiled meat seems to be very good "I heard that Uncle Wang hosted a banquet for envoys from various countries today, how can I tell Gu Yiyi?"  The banquet was just about to begin when suddenly the door curtain moved and a half-grown boy appeared at the door. He looked to be about twelve or thirteen years old.  However, the Khitan people are relatively taller. They are probably only about eleven or twelve years old, and their voices are still a bit immature!  "Uncle Wang, I'm here to join in the fun!" A seven or eight-year-old girl flashed out from behind the boy. She was dressed in luxurious clothes, small and cute, yet exuding nobility, like a proud daughter of heaven.  Yelu Yixin was greatly surprised when he suddenly saw the two children. He stood up quickly and said, "I have met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Princess of Yue!" Everyone was shocked. The person who came was actually Yelu Hongji's only son, the Crown Prince.  Yelu Jun, and the third daughter of the emperor, Princess Yelu Tri of Yue Kingdom!  Yelujun is not very old. Perhaps because he has been a proud man since he was a child and is used to seeing big scenes, he behaves very calmly, even looking a little mature.  He smiled and said: "Uncle Wang, there is no need to be polite. The envoys from all countries are here to congratulate my father on his birthday. Gu Li is here to express his welcome!" Obviously, Yelu Jun's sudden arrival was somewhat beyond Yelu Yixin's expectations.  However, when the crown prince arrived, he showed the due respect and humility and immediately gave up the throne to Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri.  Yelu Yixin and the Song envoy's seats will naturally be slightly lower. After all, the identity of the crown prince of the Liao Kingdom is there, and the Song Dynasty?Of course there is nothing to say.  Lin Zhao looked at the affectionate expressions of Yelu Jun and Yelu Yixin and imagined in his mind, how would this child react if he knew what his dear Uncle Wang would do to his mother and son a few years later?  Yelu Jun is not a fuel-efficient person either. After sitting down, he smiled and said: "How can we not perform for fun at today's banquet?" "The time is in a hurry and there is no time to arrange it!" Yelu Yixin replied with a smile!  Yelu Jun said with a smile: "It would be boring without a performance" "How about letting the warriors compete in wrestling to add to the fun? We can let warriors from all over the world participate!" Yeluji suggested in a low voice without losing the opportunity.  The Xixia people and the Tubo people naturally want this, this is their strength!  And it happened to be the weakness of the Song Dynasty.  Many people already had a gloating mentality and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to make Ambassador Song look embarrassed.  Yelu Yixin's eyes were rolling. He had already calculated the pros and cons and was about to nod in agreement.  However, Yelutri, the third princess of the Liao Kingdom, said displeasedly: "What's there to see in wrestling? Why not recite poems and write lyrics?" The little princess was only seven or eight years old, and she seemed to have inherited her mother Xiao Guanyin's talent.  Act like a young talented girl.  Little princess, I love you so much!  Lin Zhao was quite happy in his heart.  Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong also breathed a sigh of relief. If warriors from all countries really participated in the wrestling competition, the Song Dynasty would probably be embarrassed in public The expressions of the envoys from other countries were obviously stagnant. It turned out to be the suggestion of the little princess of Liao. What?  Being able to refute, all eyes fell on Yelu Yixin.  But before King Zhao could speak, Prince Yelu Jun smiled and said: "Terry likes to recite poetry. It's rare that there are a few learned talents from the Southern Dynasty here today. Please give me some advice. As for the wrestling competition, we can do it later."  " "Perhaps only the Song envoy is good at poetry. Isn't it obvious that he feels uncomfortable writing poems at banquets?  The little girl was ignorant, but Ye Lujun easily resolved it with just one sentence!  Yelu Yixin's eyes flashed. It seemed that he had underestimated Yelu Jun before. Although he was only eleven or twelve years old, he was really not simple.  The prince and princess of the Liao Kingdom both spoke up, and the request to write a poem was not too much. Zhang Zongyi was born in the Tang Dynasty, and Zeng Gong was one of the eight great writers of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Poems were naturally not a problem.  But after all, he was already forty or fifty years old, and it seemed a bit strange to compose a poem and give it to a little girl So this important task naturally fell on Lin Zhao, and it was the first time that Chief Lin appeared in front of envoys from various countries.  Youth - this is the first impression common to everyone. To serve as an envoy at such a young age, I am afraid that you are of extraordinary origin!  Yelu Yixin looked up and down. He had already got some information. The case in Bianjing was solved by this son The little princess of Liao looked at the young Song envoy curiously, as if looking at the big brother next door, full of expectations.  .  Lin Zhao secretly thought, what kind of poem should he write to suit the situation at this time?  When they were in trouble, the rumble of horse hoofs sounded, and the earth seemed to tremble The envoys looked at each other, thinking that something had happened, but the prince and the little princess jumped up happily and shouted: "Father is back.  ¡­¡± That¡¯s right, Yelu Hongji, the Lord of Liao who has been hunting in the forest for many days, is back!  The cavalrymen guarding the Pishi Army were all in silence, making such a noise in the dark night The little princess seemed to have not seen her father for a long time, and ran out with joy. Before leaving, she did not forget to shout to Lin Zhao: "  Remember, you owe this princess a poem" "Uh Lin Zhao scratched his head gently. This Loli princess was still real, and he didn't take it to heart, so he followed everyone out to "welcome" the Liao Lord back to camp.  .  Lin Zhao never thought that this poem would owe him half his life.  Especially when I go out and see a tall figure and a face with outstanding grace and charm, it is even more implicated in a bad relationship that is constantly being cut and messed up

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 50 Who is his Luo Shen?

    Lord Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty returned to the camp from hunting, and there were many people who went out to greet him.  Under the protection of the Pishi Army, Lin Zhao and others could only stand in the distance and watch!  Inadvertently, Lin Zhao saw a tall, graceful face flashing past the crowd.  That charming face was beautiful, but it wasn't what attracted Lin Zhao.  But because of the similarity in appearance, the beautiful appearance is 70% similar to the Chinese flower girlfriend in her previous life.  The main difference may come from age. The woman just now is estimated to be in her twenties or mid-twenties. The young woman is full of charm, and there is a bit of melancholy in her eyebrows and eyes.  But my flower girlfriend is pure and lovely, she has not experienced the taste of her own rain and dew, and is less charming and charming.  But their appearance is indeed similar. If he was not definitely from the Song Dynasty, Lin Zhao would definitely recognize the wrong person!  For a moment, Lin Zhao's heart twitched violently, and he felt an indescribable feeling.  When I wanted to take another look and make up for the regrets of my previous life, the woman had disappeared into the crowd and was hard to find.  Lin Zhao returned to the camp full of regrets and could not sleep well all night!  The next day Zeng Gong planned to make an appointment with Yelu Yixin to discuss Xiao Jie's suicide in Bianjing.  But then I thought about it, if I mentioned it voluntarily, it would be easy for the Khitans to misunderstand that the Song Dynasty was timid, and then they would be even more aggressive!  Anyway, the Song Dynasty has taken the initiative on this matter, and it is up to them whether to mention it or not.  Now that they have learned about the Zubu rebellion, the Liao Kingdom itself is still very busy. How can it find time to raise troops against the Song Dynasty?  Therefore, as long as the people of Liao were not in a hurry, the Song envoy did not have to worry too much Lin Zhao had nothing to do, so he took the opportunity to practice with Su An.  It turned out that Lin Zhao was a delicate scholar, with a thin body and almost no strength to tie a chicken.  Since time travel, although Lin Zhao has continued to exercise, the effect has been very limited.  Ever since he saw Su An's body in Dengzhou last time, Lin Zhao has been asking Su An to learn martial arts along the way. His body has indeed become a lot stronger, and his martial arts skills have also slightly improved by a few skill points Occasionally, he sighed.  , wrote a few famous poems that fit the occasion, longing for that beautiful face that was glimpsed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yelu Hongji¡¯s return to camp was a little sudden, so it had a big impact on many people. A medium-sized shock was transmitted to Nabo, Liaohe River.  "Yelu Yixin seems to be deliberately provoking the Song envoy's dissatisfaction! Damn it, he asked me to come out to offend others, but he pretended to be a good person himself!" As soon as Yelu Ji returned to the camp, he saw the black shadow shaking gently in the corner, and lowered his voice.  The voice complained!  "That's good. Xiao Jie's matter may be easier to deal with. At least Yelu Yixin is as I wish." "Let Yelvzhi come to Nabo at any time. It seems that it won't work if the time is delayed for too long!" "Delay it as long as possible.  During the Tianan Festival, it is estimated that Yelu Hongji and Yi Xin will not be free at that time, so the matter can be postponed for a while. "Yeluji hesitated for a moment and asked: "Is it possible to determine the day to do it? " "Is it a suitable day?  Date, everyone will gather to celebrate birthdays on that day, and the atmosphere will be high, and there will naturally be more loopholes, making it easier to do something!" In the darkness, the man hesitated for a moment and said: "In recent days, some people say that Liaoyang has insufficient troops and needs to be mobilized from Beijing.  Ji Qing's army is coming Furthermore, after the birthday banquet, Yelu Hongji will probably leave Liaodong. This is a good opportunity not to be missed" "Have the arrangements been made?" "No one would have thought that Zalan would personally participate in the attack on the King of Chu.  He actually Huh!" "But won't our troops be a little small?" "It's rare that the Pishi Army only has 10,000 people. This is the best chance. The Jurchen Kingdom's Palace will already support us.  As long as it is done skillfully, the blame can be passed on to the Song people and Gai Libo of the Wanyan Department seems to be very close to the Song envoy As long as Yelu Jun is controlled by then, that old guy Yelv Renxian can even  He returned in triumph and went south to attack the Song Dynasty to avenge the late emperor. As for the Jurchen Kingdom, the Wanyan tribe was involved, which just gave them an excuse to send troops to the Jurchen tribes in the East China Sea. I believe they will be happy to do so!  After a moment, he said softly: "Don't worry, as long as the arrangements are clever, everything will be fine Remember Xiao Hujian? After King Chu's defeat, he still had a son who survived by chance and lived in the Song Dynasty for a few years. When the time comes, he will just become a soldier of the Song Dynasty.  Hehe" "Well, we are preparing, but we have to be careful about Yelu Yixin. I always feel that this guy is uneasy and kind" "Don't worry, he has already participated. Zhao San is Ai Ji's nephew, he will fall.  To our side" "It's a pity that we weren't prepared. Yelu Hongji came back suddenly tonight. It's a pity" "It's okay. Revenge for the King of Chu. This is a rare opportunity. You must be determined to win it!";~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~ When Yelu Hongji returned to Nabo, he immediately summoned Yelu Yixin.  "Your Majesty, Xiao Jie, our envoy to the Song Dynasty, died in Bianjing!" Yelu Yixin was the first to report the matter.  He is tall, after all, he is the master of a large country, and he exudes a majestic aura.  It's just that this Liao leader is too playful, looks too casual, and somewhat loses his royal bearing.  Yelu Hongji frowned and said: "Xiao Jie is an important minister of the descendant clan, why did he die? How should I explain it to the queen?" "Uh" Yelu Yixin said hesitantly: "People in the Song Dynasty said it was suicide. Our deputy envoy  I got sick in Nanjing and haven't arrived yet, so I still don't know the truth" "What do you think? Are the Song people trying to shirk responsibility?" Yelu Hongji first thought of this.  Yelu Yi said Xin: "Your Majesty, I think that no matter what, I should take the opportunity to put some pressure on the Song Dynasty this time, and remind the little emperor of the Song Dynasty to keep his peace" "What do you want to do?" Yelu Yi  After Xin finished speaking, Yelu Hongji nodded slightly, agreeing!  "Your Majesty, Goryeo has presented two beauties this time. They are extremely beautiful. Would you like, Your Majesty" Yelu Hong had originally planned to visit Queen Xiao Guanyin, but after Yelu Yixin said this, he changed his mind temporarily.  !  Poor Queen Xiao Guanyin of the Liao Kingdom is still alone in her empty house, lonely in her spring boudoir!  The hair is like clouds, the breath is like orchid, and the whole body exudes a faint fragrance. The noble status looks more elegant and cannot be blasphemed!  But in those deep beautiful eyes, there is a lingering melancholy The emperor did not come tonight. They were newly married back then, had a deep relationship, and gave birth to a son and three daughters.  But later, Yelu Hongji indulged in hunting and playing all day long. As the queen, she came forward to dissuade him, not wanting to displease the emperor. From then on, the relationship between the couple plummeted.  Especially in the past two years, she has become more and more neglected Sometimes she really wants to be a wife who supports her husband and raises her children, instead of being a so-called virtuous queen.  But for the honor and benefit of the entire family, this queen must continue to be the queen no matter how tired she is There was a soft knock at the door, and a hint of surprise appeared in Xiao Guanyin's eyes. Could it be that his conscience came to visit him?  But when he saw the cute face of his little daughter, there was a trace of imperceptible loss in his eyes Yelutri smiled and said: "Seeing that the lights in the tent were not extinguished, I thought that my mother had never slept peacefully, so Terry came to accompany her!" "  Well, my Terry is the best!" Fortunately, there were several children accompanying him, who seemed to be very considerate. Xiao Guanyin smiled softly, then saw the paper in his daughter's hand and said doubtfully: "Terry, take it.  "What?" "This, hehe" Yelutri said with a smile on his face: "This is a poem written by Brother Song. He owes me a poembut this doesn't count.  , I asked the maid to take it out secretly" "You, you ghost, why are you so rude!" Xiao Guanyin was not overly reproachful. He must have thrown away the waste paper after sending it to the envoy to practice calligraphy.  No problem.  Yelutri chuckled and handed the paper to his mother Xiao Guanyin opened it out of curiosity. His first impression was that the calligraphy of this Song envoy was really average!  As for the content, it is clearly written on it: Its shape is as graceful as a startling giant, as graceful as a wandering dragon, with glorious autumn chrysanthemums and gorgeous spring pine trees.  It seems as if the moon is covered by light clouds, and it flutters like snow in the flowing wind The shoulders are as if they were cut into pieces, and the waist is as plain as it should be.  The neck is extended and the neck is beautiful, the luster is exposed, the fragrance is not added, and the lead is beautiful.  The cloud bun is in E'e, the eyebrows are trimmed and the eyebrows are trimmed, the red lips are bright on the outside, and the white teeth are fresh on the inside The body is as fast as a flying duck, as erratic as a god.  Lingbo steps slightly, and the socks are dusty.  Movement is impermanent, if it is dangerous, it is safe.  It¡¯s a difficult time to advance and stop, just as you¡¯re going, you¡¯re going to come back.  Turning around, the essence flows, and the jade face is smooth and smooth.  He held his tongue without spitting out his words, and his breath was like a quiet orchid.  The beauty and gracefulness made me forget to eat.  It is surprisingly the "Luo Shen Fu" written by Cao Zijian. Judging from the meaning, it seems that the envoy of the Song Dynasty met the woman he likes However, it is not mentioned in the article, and I don't know who is the Luo Shen in his heart?

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 51, A Handful of Loess

    Time flies so fast, and it¡¯s Tian¡¯an Festival in mid-September in a blink of an eye!  On the birthday of Lord Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty, envoys from various countries and leaders of the affiliated tribes came to celebrate his birthday. It was a prosperous gathering.  At noon that day, a huge birthday banquet venue has been set up by the Liao River. Yelu Hongji, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty, will receive worship and congratulations here.  There were so many people coming to celebrate birthdays that it was difficult to find a tent with enough space.  In addition, the weather this year is really good. Even in Liaodong, it is still not too cold. The autumn air is crisp and pleasant.  The outdoor layout is even more spectacular and reflects the nomadic wilderness tradition of the Liao people.  The three Song envoys all changed into formal court clothes and dressed up very carefully.  Although this trip had other purposes, it was nominally to celebrate the birthday of the Lord of Liao, so the etiquette must not be bad.  On the one hand, we cannot be disrespectful to the Liao Kingdom, but at the same time, we cannot lose the majesty of the Song Dynasty!  Then he went out with the birthday gifts and credentials he had prepared.  On the way, they met Gailibo again. When the leader of the Wanyan tribe saw Lin Zhao, he came up to him with joy and said gratefully with a smile on his face: "Thank you very much, Ambassador Song. My son Aguda has taken the medicine prescribed by your country's doctors.  It¡¯s much better!¡± ¡°Well, Leader Wanyan was polite, Lin Zhao responded casually, but he really didn¡¯t have the intention to say anything to Gai Libo, especially when it came to rescuing Wanyan Aguda, but Gai Libo kept talking: ¡°Da!  I will keep this kindness in my heart and will never repay you" "Well, Chief Wanyan is so polite!  "Lin Zhao only took it as a polite remark and didn't take it to heart at all. It happened that Yeli almost came over at this moment, leaving a look of resentment. He was obviously not interested in the Song envoy and had serious hostility. Several Song envoys  They didn't even take these small figures in their eyes, they all gathered their minds and prepared to deal with today's situation. As the saying goes, there is no such thing as a good party, and today is the most difficult and critical moment. As expected, during a series of musical etiquette.  In the midst of the sound, Lord Yelu Hongji of Liao ascended the throne to accept congratulations! First, the officials of the Liao clan came forward to pay their respects, and then envoys from other countries came forward to congratulate him. This was a very normal process, but this time something went wrong  ¡­ ¡°Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor of Liao on his birthday, and I wish His Majesty a long and prosperous life!  "The envoys from all over the world knelt down in unison, showing their sincerity. Of course, the three envoys from the Song Dynasty were excepted. They only bowed slightly and saluted, which instantly made them stand out from the crowd. "Why don't you kneel down?  " Before the Lord of Liao could say anything, a civil servant from the Liao Kingdom jumped out and accused loudly. Zeng Gong whispered: "This person's name is Zhang Xiaojie. He was the number one scholar in the first year of Qingning (1055) in the Liao Kingdom. He was quite talented and learned. Although he was from the Han family,  In the Liao Kingdom, you are extremely lucky.  In these years, he has been rising through the ranks, rising step by step. In just over ten years, he has been a co-president of the Liao Kingdom¡¯s political affairs and a co-president of the Privy Council!  If this person comes forward today, I'm afraid he's coming with bad intentions!  "Speaking of which, Zeng Gong felt really uncomfortable. The top scholars in the Song Dynasty had to start from the grassroots level, and their grades could not be improved much after many years. Look at the Liao Kingdom, it is so fast, incomparable! Zhang Zongyi  He said loudly: "Song and Liao are brotherly states with equal status. We, on behalf of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, naturally do not need to kneel down!  " Zhang Xiaojie shook his head and said: "Song and Liao are indeed brotherly states. They were established by Emperor Zhenzong of your country and Emperor Shengzong of our country in Chanzhou.  At the beginning, the emperor Zhenzong of your country was the older brother, and the emperor Shengzong of our country was the younger brother.  Now that your emperor is the great-grandson of Zhenzong, and our Majesty is the grandson of Shengzong, it seems that your emperor should call our Majesty his uncle.  It's my uncle's birthday, should my nephew kneel down to celebrate his birthday?  "Although this statement is a bit far-fetched, it is also supported by evidence, and it seems to make sense! Lin Zhao already understood in his heart that the Liao Kingdom specially found this "learned man", and it seemed that he was deliberately looking for trouble! Meeting the Song Envoy  Unmoved, Zhang Xiaojie continued: "Hasn't your country always regarded itself as a country of etiquette and emphasized the importance of governing the world with filial piety? Is it possible that you are doing something unfilial today?  " Zhang Zongyi was speechless for a moment. The people of Liao were obviously arrogant and aggressive. If they surrendered, it would be a major insult to the country. But if they don't surrender, there must be an excuse Zeng Gong said: "Today we are waiting for the representative of the General Assembly.  The Song Dynasty congratulated the Emperor of Liao on his birthday, which was a state matter rather than a family matter!  " " Only when there is a country, there is a family. How can the family and the country be separated?  Today is the birthday of His Majesty our country. Don¡¯t you, on behalf of the emperor of your country, express congratulations to his uncle?  "Zhang Xiaojie pressed forward step by step. "This is not entirely unreasonable. Your Majesty's envoys from the two countries must represent their own emperors and express greetings to the other monarch. From a formal point of view, this seems to be the case Lin Zhao saw Zhang Zongyi and  Zeng Gong looked troubled and immediately said: "As the saying goes, my uncle is naturally a role model for my nephew.  I would like to ask, after the death of Emperor Renzong of my dynasty, can the Lord of Liao observe mourning for three years as a son and nephew?  I am courting the EmperorThe queen is the aunt of the Lord of Liao. I wonder if the Lord of Liao ever showed filial piety at his knees?  " "Uh this" Using his spear to attack his shield, Zhang Xiaojie accidentally looked at Yelu Hongji's face, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer "When the emperor dies, after mourning, he usually expresses his sorrow symbolically, and stops.  Just send a delegation to express condolences in a few days. Isn't it a joke to observe mourning? If you really want to put it on the table, isn't that what happened to Emperor Zhenzong of your country?  Respecting Queen Chengtian of our country as your aunt, why didn't you come to Beijing to fulfill your filial piety?  "Zhang Xiaojie was obviously avoiding the important and taking the easy. Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Yes, our Emperor Zhenzong and His Majesty the Emperor of your country have no precedent for this. They are all because of the importance of state affairs, and we should not abandon private affairs for public affairsMany elders have taught us that our court  The emperor's benevolence and filial piety must be followed naturally, and family affairs cannot affect state affairs today!  " "You" Lin Zhao immediately took advantage of the victory and pursued it: "Is it possible that you want to reject the teachings of the previous kings?  Are you determined to put His Majesty the Emperor of your country in an unfilial position?  ¡± Strong words are used to make sense, this is the principle today. No matter what, as long as it makes sense and stands up, whoever says the right thing will be justified. Zeng Gong looked at Lin Zhao and smiled knowingly. He finally understood that the emperor and the husband  Why did they send a young man as an envoy! The Liao Lord who had been silent finally spoke. If he continues, Lin Zhao will not be able to describe him as an unkind and unfilial king. Although he planned to suppress the Song envoy today,  You have to take your own dignity into account! The dignified champion of the Liao Kingdom is not as sharp as a young boy from the Southern Dynasty. I am really annoyed! Yelu Hongji suppressed the anger in his heart and said with a smile: "Forget it, even if the emperor's nephew comes in person, how can I bear it?  Let him kneel down to catch the cold. There is no need for today. Let the envoy of Song sit down!  "Needless to say, the first round of confrontation ended with the victory of the Song envoys. The three Song envoys were so proud that they gave Zhang Xiaojie a cold contempt, turned around and took their seats Lin Zhao finally walked from behind the scenes to the stage,  Among the envoys of the Song Dynasty, this one was the most outstanding! The next step was for the countries to present their leaders to the Lord of Liao. All kinds of rare treasures and rare specialties were presented one after another. Most of the Jurchens presented were human bodies, Dongzhu, and Haidong.  Qing; Shiwei presented dozens of excellent white wolf skins; Gaoli presented two large corals, and several other beauties had already entered the Liao Lord's camp a few nights ago Tubo presented mountain snow lotus and river  Huang Baoma; Xixia seems to have spent a lot of money, including jade carvings from the Western Regions, a treasured sword, and rare treasures, especially a white deer, which was a symbol of auspiciousness in ancient times. In the end, all eyes fell on the Song envoy.  I am very interested in the birthday gifts of the Song Dynasty, which has always regarded itself as a kingdom of heaven! Zhang Zongyi stood up and presented a gift to the Lord of Liao on behalf of the Song Dynasty: a Shu brocade screen with pine cranes, longevity and longevity, several pieces of exquisite porcelain, a piece of gold ornaments of fortune, longevity and longevity, and several pieces of exquisite calligraphy and painting  ¡­ It can be said that they are all gifts related to birthday celebrations, with the characteristics of the Song Dynasty, and are mainly cultural items. Normally, they are nothing, but today they are too conspicuous in other countries, so Zhang Zongyi¡¯s words seem a bit shabby.  At that time, I was still a little unsure But then I thought about it, hundreds of thousands of annual coins are enough to make the Liao Kingdom cheap, and it doesn't lack the birthday gift Of course, Zhang Langzhong still explained a little: "This  The Shu brocade screen was carefully embroidered by more than ten embroiderers in Shuzhong for half a year. The gold ornaments and porcelain were made by the first-class skilled craftsmen of the Song Dynasty. As for these paintings and calligraphy, they were all made by famous people in the past dynasties.  The books are all rare and genuine. I wish His Majesty the Emperor of Liao a long life and good health!  " Having said that, it still seemed inferior after all. Yelu Hongji, the leader of the Liao Dynasty, reacted indifferently. He only glanced at it a few times and stopped paying attention. Instead, he was full of praise for the sword and the BMW, and intentionally or unintentionally despised the Song Dynasty.  Finally, in order to despise the Song Dynasty and show the wealth of the Liao Kingdom, he also said: "I like the birthday gifts sent by various countries very much. When the envoys return, I will give a gift to the monarchs of each country in return. Our land of Liao is rich in resources. You want to  What, it¡¯s what Daliao once had, envoys, just pick whatever you want!  " These words are domineering! Is it possible that you want the country of Liao and your women, too? Just kidding, let's get back to the subject! Although the Lord of Liao is generous, who dares to ask for this thing? For a moment, the Tubo people  Those who asked for Buddhist scriptures, the Xixia people asked for the riding whip of the Lord of Liao, and some expensive cups from Goryeo. At the same time, they also asked for some rare and rare treasures within a reasonable range In the end, the envoys of the Song Dynasty were still chosen. What did Zhang Zongyi and Zhang Zongyi want?  Before Zeng Gong had any idea, Lin Zhao had already stood up and said: "What the Lord of Liao means is can I give away anything owned by the Liao Kingdom?  "    "good!  "Well, what the Song Dynasty seeks is quite precious. I hope the Lord of Liao will not be stingy" "As long as you can tell me, I will naturally agree."!  Yelu Hongji looked at Lin Zhao with interest. What tricks could this young Song envoy do? Everyone else had the same mentality! On the edge of the Liao River, thousands of pairs of eyes were focused on the huge venue.  When it comes to Lin Zhao, what kind of gift does the Song envoy want from the Lord of Liao? Zhang Zongyi is afraid that Lin Zhao will go too far and cause trouble. He wants to remind him but Zeng Gong believes that Lin Zhao must stop him.  There will be a sense of propriety Under the eyes of everyone, Lin Zhao bent down and picked up a handful of loess from the ground, raised it high, and said loudly: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Liao Dynasty, the Song Dynasty wants this"

 Volume 1, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 52, Lotus Flower with Glowing Tongue

    Precious treasurea handful of loess The two words seem to be incompatible, but the Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao was ingenious!  Everyone thought that Lin Zhao would ask for some precious treasure from the Lord of Liao, but unexpectedly it turned out to be a handful of loess. Was he deliberately teasing people, or was he kicked in the head by a donkey?  Ye Lihuke was the first to laugh out loud: "It's so funny. How can a handful of loess be said to be precious? It's simply inexplicable!" "Who said a handful of loess is not precious? You are stupid if you can't tell!" Lin Zhao today  He has firmly established the strategy of choking people to death without paying for their lives, and making people speechless when he opens his mouth.  "You" Yeli was almost ready to explode, but fortunately, taking into account the situation, he forced himself to hold back the tone and sneered: "I am blind, but I really can't see why the loess is so precious?" Many people at the scene asked.  With the same idea, Yelu Yixin kept observing the situation, and he vaguely felt that the situation was not good.  Zhang Zongyi was confused, Lin Zhao, what exactly are you going to do?  But take it easy!  Zeng Gong looked relaxed, Dongyang, just give it your best!  Lin Zhaolang said: "Excuse me, seedlings, grains, flowers, plants and trees, which ones do not grow from the soil? The rice and millet we eat do not come from the soil? Don't tell me, you only eat beef and mutton, forget about it, and the water plants for shepherding sheep.  Where did it come from? Aren¡¯t they all from the earth? What kind of jade objects, gold knives, etc. were offered? What kind of minerals were not dug out of the earth? The food and various metals that people rely on for survival.  Utensils and rare treasures all come from the soil. Is there any treasure in the world that is more precious than loess? "Nima, what does it mean to be unreasonable?  Ye Lihu was speechless immediately. The people present were both angry and funny when they heard such an answer.  At the same time, everyone also admired this young Song envoy, he was really eloquent.  If you want to ask what sin is most valuable in the world, it is not gold and jewels, nor that handful of loess, but sharp teeth and a eloquent tongue!  Look at Lin Zhao, his tongue is as bright as a lotus flower, and even dirt can be said to be gold!  Of course, some people also question: Where is the loess? You, the Song Dynasty, must not be short of it. You even went to the Liao Kingdom to ask for a handful of loess.  Is it inexplicable, or does it have other motives?  After Lin Zhao finished speaking, he looked at Yelu Hongji and asked: "Your Majesty the Emperor of Liao, can this precious gift be given to the Song Dynasty?" "Since the envoy of the Song Dynasty cherishes it so much, I naturally agree" Yelu Hongji hehehe  He smiled with a bit of disdain. This envoy Song was really cute, and then nodded lightly.  At this moment, Zhang Xiaojie shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, you must not" Unfortunately, it was a step too late, Yelu Hongji had already spoken "No, you have to be stingy with a handful of loess, and the Liao people are also very tough.  "It's" Everyone just looked at Zhang Zhuangyuan with contempt Lin Zhao seized the opportunity and said loudly and hurriedly: "Master Zeng, write clearly in the "Quotations" that the Lord of Liao donated land to the Song Dynasty and returned to Bianjing.  I will ask your majesties to review it and tell it to the world." He then turned to Yelu Hongji and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor of Daliao, please record it clearly in your daily notes so that you can have a proof in the future!" Zeng Gong said with a smile:  It's natural, I will definitely record it clearly!" He thought to himself: Lin Zhao really has some tricks, isn't your Liao country trying to embarrass me, the Song Dynasty?  It's your turn to fail this move!  Zhang Xiaojie was on the verge of crying but finally reacted a step too slowly and reminded her too late.  Everyone also recalled that "Quotations" was a record of the dialogue between the envoys of the two countries, and it was to be presented to the emperor for inspection, and it was something that could be recorded in the annals of history.  With a handful of loess, the record changes to the land donated by the Lord of Liao and the Song Dynasty. The words are concise but very vague.  You know, there are many interpretations of the word "tu" in writing, it can be loess, it can also be "land" pit!  After doing this for a long time, the Song envoy played word games to get the Liao people in.  It was obvious that the drunkard's intention was not to drink. At this time, it seemed that the "soil" was indeed the most precious thing. The Song envoy did not lie.  Speaking carefully, Yelu Hongji can be regarded as a martial artist.  Otherwise, why would there have been the Emperor Taishu Rebellion back then, and later he would have listened to Yelu Yixin's slander and had his wife and children killed.  In short, the Lord of Liao was a straight man, and his mind was not that fast. He wanted to take the opportunity to humiliate the Song Dynasty, but unexpectedly he was tricked.  Zhang Xiaojie finally came to his senses, but unfortunately he was still too slow after all.  It is completely impossible to give land to the Song Dynasty. The key is historical records and reputation!  Today¡¯s gift is a handful of loess, but a few years from now, what will it be written in the history books?  The Lord of Liao donated land to Emperor Song!  Gift soil, where is the soil?  Especially after a long time, if someone who doesn't understand the truth takes it out of context, Yelu Hongji will leave a big stain in the history of history, and even be criticized by others.  The young boy actually set a trap on me, huh!  Yelu Hongji was very angry, butAs an emperor, I have already opened my mouth, so how can I go back on my words?  But his eyes fell on Zhang Xiaojie intentionally or unintentionally, and the best way now is undoubtedly to argue.  See if it can be reversed, or at least change this situation!  Zhang Xiaojie said: "Well, the records in "Quotations" should be as detailed as possible. How can it be so vague? The same is true for my daily notes. If it is written clearly, the Lord of Liao gave loess to the Emperor of Song!" Playing word games, fine, then  It's clear and true.  "Loess? That's true!" Lin Zhao looked down at the soil in his hands carefully and seemed to be saying to himself: "Oh, Liaodong is a black soil. The color of the soil is darker. In order to live up to its name, it should be replaced by loess! The Liao Kingdom  Where is the loess? By the way, Youzhou!" He immediately shouted: "In that case, let's make it clear that the Lord of Liao gave the land of Youzhou to the Song Dynasty!"  It was originally an ambiguous word play, but now it is concrete, the land of Youzhou!  The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are a sorrow for all the people of the Song Dynasty. Lin Zhao deliberately made a fuss here just to express his resentment and disgust the Khitan people Zhang Xiaojie was completely depressed, maybe it was too much. He was anxious, and there were many loopholes in his words. He was already a little anxious and said: "Why should the envoy of the Song Dynasty be so anxious? His Majesty the Emperor of my country will definitely give you a handful of loess from Youzhou, Liaodong." This time he should be rigorous enough! "Again! "Excuse me, did the Song envoy acknowledge our country's ownership of the Sixteenth Youyun Prefecture?" You must know that the Song Dynasty has always dreamed of regaining the Sixteenth Youyun Prefecture.  The emperors of the first two generations of the country made several Northern Expeditions, and later the Song Dynasty also promised that the one who restored Yanyun would be crowned king!  Although the Chanyuan Alliance agreed to use Baigou as the boundary, the Song Dynasty was still unwilling to give up Youyun explicitly!  Zhang Xiaojie was counterattacking on the basis of defense. He finally found a "loophole" in Lin Zhao's words, how could he not take advantage of it.  Sure enough, as soon as this question came out, Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong's expressions immediately became solemn.  Envoys represent the emperor and the country. If you don't answer this question well, the Liao Kingdom will use it to make a big fuss.  "The Sixteen States of Youyun, how do I remember that it has always been the land of the Central Plains" Lin Zhao pretended to be puzzled and cleverly avoided using the word "Central Plains" to prevent others from being caught.  Zhang Xiaojie said: "Back then, Shi Jingtang recognized Emperor Taizong of our country as his father and offered the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun. Naturally, he belonged to our dynasty. What's more, back then" "Shi Jingtang? You can say it so well and yet you are so complacent!" Lin Zhao grabbed it.  Interrupted: "My ancestor Chen Tuan, Immortal Master Lu Chunyang, and Master Shao Yong have all calculated that Emperor Taizong of your country could have lived to be a hundred years old. It's a pity that Shi Jingtang has no good intentions and thinks of himself as the son of the emperor at his old age. He is trapped."  Your Emperor Taizong was so unjust that he lost his life! We were afraid that your country would be uncomfortable knowing the truth, so we couldn¡¯t bear to tell you. I didn¡¯t expect that you would be so complacent about it. I couldn¡¯t bear that your subjects would be so ignorant anymore.  I have no choice but to tell you the unfilial words and deeds!¡± The implication is that if you say anything else, you are disrespectful to Taizong and are unfilial!  Who can bear such responsibility?  Damn it, Zhang Xiaojie is completely speechless this time!  Lin Zhao added: "Besides, Shi Jingtang was just a pseudo-emperor of the previous dynasty. What does it have to do with our dynasty?" "What about the previous dynasty? History can't admit it?" Zhang Xiaojie had already messed up his position, neglecting to argue with reason and follow the trend.  They retorted, but Lin Zhao still led him away!  In fact, as long as he moved out of the Chanyuan Alliance, Ambassador Song really had nothing to say. Unfortunately, he was interrupted by Lin Zhao just as he was about to speak, but he forgot it in an instant "Oh!" Lin Zhao patted his head and said with a smile.  : "If this is really the case, Liaodong during the Tang Dynasty and even Zhongjing of your country should be included in our territory" Ah!  Zhang Xiaojie was completely confused. He was trying his best to refute, but he accidentally fell into the pit dug by Lin Zhao!  It can be said that it was a loss of face, and the entire Liao Kingdom was even more disgraceful!  Yelu Hongji's face was livid, he just talked about land casually, and the Liao Kingdom would not suffer any actual losses.  But he lost face. He originally wanted to humiliate the Song envoy, but instead he stole the chicken and lost the rice!  There was more than one depressed Liao citizen. A young aristocratic officer jumped out and shouted: "Song people can only boast. Our Liao soldiers are strong and strong. Please lead the army south and take Bianjing directly!" "Huh, you are really bragging!"  Lin Zhao said coldly: "In the past, the Holy Sect of your country and the Empress Dowager Chengtian (Xiao Chuo) could not do it even if they poured out the entire country's troops. Why bother bragging?" Zeng Gong said seriously: "Your Majesty the Emperor of Liao, your two countries have great  The covenant is there, but now there are people in your country who are deliberately inciting the two countries to go to war. They have ulterior motives. Please punish them, Lord Liao!" Yelu Hongji looked very ugly. This birthday was really troublesome.  But it is impossible to really start a war, regardless of whether they have the strength to win a battle.  We have just experienced the Emperor Taishu Rebellion, and there is also the Zupu Rebellion. How to fight externally when the country is unstable??  Once the troops are mobilized, I am afraid that someone will fish in troubled waters and lose more than the gain!  It was precisely because of this that the people of Song Dynasty dared to be so "arrogant"!  Seeing this, Yelu Yixin came forward and said: "Yeluna, you are drunk, don't talk nonsense!" Then he said to Lin Zhao: "The envoy of the Song Dynasty has a sharp mouth and a lotus tongue, but the exchanges between the two countries are based on strength.  Those who speak eloquently are just showing off their anger for a while, so you can do it yourself! " "Thank you, Your Highness, King Zhao, for your advice. I will take it to heart!" Lin Zhao clenched his fists, and his casual words had the upper hand. But after all, the strength of the Song Dynasty, and  In terms of military affairs, it was still inferior to the Liao Kingdom.  It is true that a weak country has no diplomacy. If you want to take the complete initiative, you must rely on strength to speak for itself!  Therefore, the Song Dynasty must enrich the country and strengthen the army!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 53: Civil and Military Struggles

    "Dongyang, I was really worried about you just now!" Zhang Zongyi said with lingering fear: "Speaking of it, I am still a little scared now. You are so brave. If those words today really angered the Lord of Liao, we will come  No return!" Zeng Gong shook his head and said, "Don't worry, the Lord of Liao will take care of this situation. What's more, if Dongyang insists on reason, what can the Lord of Liao say?  It turned out to be a miscalculation! Dongyang, on the other hand, was really calm and eloquent today, and he was able to talk to everyone, which is really good!" Lin Zhao squeezed out a faint smile, Mr. Zeng, please stop complimenting me!  In fact, his back was already soaked, but he was just trying to stay calm and eloquent out of habit!  In today¡¯s situation, there is no choice but to do it as a last resort.  For the sake of national dignity and the face of the Song Dynasty, we must of course refuse to give up and fight with reason.  At the same time, there is also the factor that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. If it were anyone else, they might not have the courage to directly tease the Lord of Liao!  In fact, the reason why Lin Zhao dared to do this was not without purpose.  First, he was angry at the loss of the Sixteen States of Youyun and the subsequent tragic experiences in the Northern Song Dynasty.  Second, the historical knowledge accumulated in previous lives also helped a lot. There had been no major conflicts between Song and Liao since the Chanyuan Alliance.  Lin Zhao also determined that under the current circumstances, the Liao Kingdom may not have the strength and determination to fight the Song Dynasty.  The Song Dynasty was afraid of Mingzhi's invasion, so why weren't the Khitans afraid?  Unless it is absolutely necessary and without complete assurance, starting the war lightly will not benefit anyone!  It was precisely because of this that Lin Zhao dared to be so bold!  Apart from anything else, this time I really exercised my courage!  Zhang Zongyi said in a low voice: "The young man has a quick mind and makes up lies so well that even Patriarch Chen Tuan and Master Shao Yong have told them, haha!" "Hehe, you have no choice but to tell nonsense!"  Lin Zhao smiled lightly, feeling a little embarrassed.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Birthday of Lord Liao  The congratulations ended hastily like this, because the Song envoy Lin Zhao's "wonderful" performance almost made the Liao Kingdom lose face.  From the leader of the Liao Dynasty, Yelu Hongji, to the ministers of the Liao Kingdom, no one wanted to continue.  Especially Zhang Xiaojie, he just wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it immediately. Being the number one scholar in the Liao Dynasty was really hard. Why was it so miserable to meet a talented man from the Song Dynasty?  At that time, the sentence "Three Lights of the Sun, Moon and Stars" was originally thought to be an eternal connection, but I didn't want to be left speechless by Su Shi's "Four Poems on Elegance".  Unexpectedly, today, many years later, he would be completely defeated at the hands of an unknown boy from the Song Dynasty.  From then on, Zhang Zhuangyuan inevitably suffered from Song phobia and never recovered Next came some celebration activities, such as hunting, horse racing, singing and dancing, and in the evening, there would be a grand dinner.  Although the Song envoys were in the limelight, the Khitan people were angry and despised them. Envoys from other countries wanted to communicate but were worried about arousing the suspicion of the Liao State, so they all stayed away. This made them look very lonely!  Lin Zhao was bored, so he took advantage of the free time to wander around the camp to relieve his stress and at the same time experience the customs, customs and various performances of the Liao Kingdom.  Of course, Su An has always been with him. The Khitan people's hatred index for Lin Zhao has skyrocketed. It is possible to be attacked by impulsive people, so security must be on guard!  As expected, as soon as they walked not far away, someone came to seek revenge.  And the identity is not trivial, the leader is none other than the Crown Prince of Liao, Yelu Jun!  "Mr. Song is very eloquent, with a brilliant tongue and eloquent eloquence!" Although Yelujun was young, his mature face looked very cold and malicious.  He was at the scene just now and heard clearly that this person teased and insulted his father and the Liao Kingdom, which made him very angry!  Lin Zhaoqing knew that the person who came was not good, but it was worth it. He could only say with a smile on his face: "His Royal Highness, you are speaking seriously, I am just talking about it based on reason!" Yelu Jun is young after all. After all, he is still a child. He can't be like a child.  ?  Yelu Jun said coldly: "Song Ambassador is really humble. Your name is Lin Zhao, right? I remember you!" "My name is not worth mentioning!" "Don't pretend, you are showing off your pride today, but it is destined to be temporary.  When I ascend the throne in the future, I will definitely lead my army to break through Heshuo, cross the Yellow River, and march directly to Bianjing, so that you can know how powerful our Daliao cavalry is!" "Isn't it right? In just one sentence, the prince of Liao Kingdom made such an ambition?  This kid is a militant!  This person is simple-minded and easily impulsive, which is understandable!  But if he really sat on the throne of the Liao Kingdom, did he mean that he could start a war?  What's more, you may not be able to climb up. Can Yelu Yixin allow you to survive until then?  Lin Zhao smiled secretly in his heart and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.  "Why are you laughing?" Yelujun felt that Lin Zhao was smiling with evil intentions! ?"It's nothing. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has great ambitions. I admire him and look forward to it!" Lin Zhao replied with a smile, and seemed to be a bit sarcastic!  "It seems that Gu is wrong. Not only are you immodest, but you are also very proud and arrogant!" Yelu Jun said coldly: "In that case, I will compete with you!" "What is the competition?" Inexplicably, he was invited to fight by the little prince.  , Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile helplessly!  Yelu Jun said: "Youdao is an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs. How about a civil and military competition with you?" "How to compete?" Lin Zhao asked cautiously!  "I heard that you were a Jinshi in the Southern Dynasty, so you are no stranger to the Six Arts of Confucianism. You are naturally knowledgeable in poetry, and your skills in archery and imperialism are probably not too bad! This martial arts fight there will be a horse racing competition soon. I wonder if you are willing to participate.  Compete with my Daliao warriors? As for Wen Dou, Terry" Yelu Jun shouted, and the third princess Yelu Tri appeared out of nowhere, handing over a piece of paper with her pink little hand.  Lin Zhao took it and saw a few lines of graceful fonts on the paper, which read: Muzhuangzhou is left behind, and you can dream of butterflies when you fall asleep; Buddha's feet are floating in the clear spring, fluttering, and two jade belts are floating down; the sound of wind and water is the sound of insects.  The sounds of birds and Sanskrit chants, combined with the sound of bells for three hundred and sixty days, are silent and silent.  Astonishingly, it¡¯s three first couplets!  Yelu Jun said: "This is a literary fight. This is the first couplet. Let the envoys of the Song Dynasty compete with each other! Then, how about a horse racing competition?" Lin Zhaoshang was thinking, weighing the pros and cons, while Su An came closer and whispered in his ears.  He said: "How about riding a horse, young master? If that doesn't work, I'll do it for you then!" Lin Zhao smiled softly, and Yelu Jun kept emphasizing the Six Arts of Confucianism, and also specifically mentioned his status as a Jinshi.  Obviously, this is forcing myself to participate in person! ??????????????? However, as a Jinshi, I am only a semi-monk, and I have not had much exposure to the Six Arts of Confucianism.  Yelujun didn't know if he had this idea and deliberately made himself sick!  ¡°What a pity, young prince, you have miscalculated!  In his previous life, Lin Zhao was from a police academy. He had more than a year of training experience as a mounted police officer, and he was not completely ignorant of equestrian skills.  But if you really have to compete with the Khitans who grew up on horses, it's probably quite stressful!  But can you refuse to agree to this?  We can only take one step at a time!  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Okay, I agree!" "Okay, let's write the second couplet first!" Yelu Jun glanced at Lin Zhao, with a proud smile in his eyes, as if he was already winning!  Lin Zhao raised the paper in his hand and asked: "Can you first tell me who wrote these three couplets?" "It's me" Yelutri just opened his mouth, and was interrupted by Yelujun: "Of course it's me.  Don't worry about those people who are outstanding in talent and learning in Daliao. Just follow the duel!" Lin Zhao looked carefully and saw that the handwriting on the paper was beautiful and it looked like it was written by a woman.  Yelutri was only seven or eight years old, so he would not have such calligraphy!  That would be Looking at the content of the first couplet again, whether it is Zhuang Zhou dreaming of butterflies, or the chirping of insects, birds, or the sound of Buddhist scriptures and Sanskrit, there is always a feeling of loneliness!  All the scenery and feelings resembled the state of mind of a woman. Thinking of the identities of Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri, Lin Zhao couldn't help but think, could it be the work of Xiao Guanyin, the empress of the Liao Kingdom who was both talented and beautiful?  Lin Zhao smiled faintly and picked up the pen and ink awarded by the Khitan people.  A Khitan warrior stepped forward very cooperatively and bowed his head as evidence. Lin Zhao immediately acted like a dragon and a snake!  He wrote: Common people envy Chen Tuan, and when he wakes up, he can be an emperor's teacher; the source of living water rises, and a string of pearls emerges; the moon is the color of the mountains, the color of the grass, the color of the trees, the color of clouds, and the color of the forty-eight thousand and six peaks.  All colors are empty!  PS: The couplet is taken from the Internet. I would like to express my gratitude to the original author and organizer!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 54, Xiao Guanyin

    In an instant, Lin Zhao wrote three lines of words in a hurry. He put the pen down casually with a faint smile on his lips!  Speaking of which, I am really grateful to my girlfriend who was a Chinese major in my previous life. I can say that I am well-informed about things like couplets, which is totally out of the question.  Yelujun is a little startled, isn't he?  There will be a second line so soon!  The prince is an eloquent young man, eager to learn and know books, not to mention a mother with outstanding talents. Although she is young, her talent and learning level are not low.  He lowered his head and read it carefully. Apart from the calligraphy, which he couldn't praise, the lines in the second couplet were not only neat, but also quite literary. You could tell at a glance whether it was good or bad.  It¡¯s not surprising that Wen Dou failed. After all, this was the strength of the Song Dynasty scholars, but I didn¡¯t expect to lose so quickly!  Is this guy's talents and reactions so incredible?  Yelujun realized that he had underestimated the enemy!  The eccentric Yelutri saw the problem, hesitantly took out another piece of paper from his arms, and whispered: "There are two more couplets here, come to them!" It turns out that the girl has been prepared for a long time.  Ah, I didn¡¯t say it earlier. Yelu Jun shook his head slightly, but he didn¡¯t have high hopes!  Lin Zhao took it and saw it read: The moon is full and the moon is waning, the moon is waning and the moon is full, year after year, twilight and morning, the sun will not be seen until the end of the night!  Another couplet: Wind and rain, warm and cold, searching everywhere.  "Hateful woman, absolutely resentful woman!"  Lin Zhao was sure at a glance that this first couplet must be of a woman. A well-educated scholar from the Liao Kingdom would most likely be Queen Xiao Guanyin, and his previous guesses became even more certain.  Thinking about the many songs "Returning to the Heart" that she later wrote, it seems that Yelu Hongji also neglected her a lot, and her life was not happy.  It is not strange to write a book about a resentful woman in a palace, lonely and sad.  ¡°What¡¯s the point of just using it to test yourself in school?  Lin Zhao already had the second couplet after a little thought, but he had to be cautious when writing, after all, these two couplets involved too many emotional issues.  Is it possible that the couplets of love and affection with the Queen of the Liao Kingdom may be a secret conspiracy?  Seriously, falling in love with the Queen of Liao?  Even worse, it is molesting Empress Xiao. No one can afford such a crime and must be cautious.  But looking at the looks in the eyes of the young prince and princess of Liao, wouldn't it mean that they are admitting defeat if they don't agree?  Forget it, since you, Xiao Guanyin, dare to take it out, what do I, a grown man, have to fear?  Since then, Lin Zhao wrote the second couplet in a very short period of time.  However, I tried to use my words as carefully as possible to avoid ambiguity and reverie, which might cause unnecessary trouble.  Despite this, the content of the couplet still seems a bit Oh, forget it, no matter so much!  Yelujun just glanced at it without looking carefully. Lin Zhao's literary talents were there, and Wen Dou couldn't embarrass him at all.  Therefore, he never cared about it and could only focus on fighting.  Yelu Jun said coldly: "Even if you win Wen Dou, there will be a horse race at noon. Remember to attend on time, so that I can compete with you!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh: Being taught by this intelligent man, he went hunting with his father at the age of seven.  Hitting several arrows and getting entangled with the young crown prince who shot nine out of ten deer, it was really troublesome!  Speaking of which, it seems that it¡¯s not okay not to accept it.  It is estimated that the people of Liao will definitely try their best to invite the Song envoy to participate in the horse racing to regain their sense of superiority. If they don't go themselves, will it be possible to embarrass Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong, two old bones?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~ In the camp, Queen Xiao Guanyin of the Liao Kingdom looked down at the white paper on the table!  The three first couplets in Juanxiu handwriting were indeed written by her. Her son and daughter came in a hurry and said they wanted to test the Song envoy's talent.  The number one scholar Zhang Xiaojie had already suffered a disastrous defeat. It was not easy to find another talented and knowledgeable person from the Liao Kingdom. Yelujun first thought of his mother!  Xiao Guanyin is a well-deserved talented woman, and she left behind many poems and works, such as the ten poems "Back to the Heart Courtyard".  Although the request was a bit excessive, Xiao Guanyin, who doted on her children, still agreed.  In addition, I heard that Lin Zhao was the Song envoy who wrote "Luo Shen Fu" that night, so I also thought about testing the Song envoy's talents.  Now the answer has come back, and it is indeed him. From the messy handwriting, it can be seen that it is definitely the same person.  It is in sharp contrast with Juanxiu's handwriting, but the partial content is so appropriate.  Although she did not attend the birthday congratulations of the envoys from various countries in the early morning, she had already heard about the situation at that time.  It seemed that this Song envoy named Lin Zhao was not only extremely sharp in words, but also talented in writing and quick in thinking. Xiao Guanyin couldn't help but be very interested.  Yelutri stood there with his head lowered and his hands behind his back. His innocent eyes were wandering, as if he was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle.  Seeing this, Xiao Guanyin asked: "Terry, what's wrong?" "Mother, Terry did something wrong without authorization, please forgive me!" Yelu Tri looked at his mother timidly, whispered submissively, and his little eyes were still wet.  With shallow tears.  "What happened?Seeing his daughter's expression, Xiao Guanyin's face became a little more solemn. Yelutri then timidly took out a piece of paper from his arms. Xiao Guanyin only glanced at it, then his face changed drastically, and he asked in a deep voice: "  When did you get this thing?  Who showed it?  " "After meeting my mother, I wrote it and put it on the case, then quietly took it away and went to take the Song Dynasty exam like the previous couplet!  " Xiao Guanyin suddenly felt dizzy. The emperor had not come to see her for a long time. Her spring boudoir was lonely and full of worries that were difficult to resolve. The poem expresses her aspirations. Although it is only a few first couplets, it also reveals her mood inadvertently! I wrote it before at the request of my son.  After reading the couplet, I took advantage of the situation and wrote two sentences to resolve my resentment. I didn¡¯t want my ignorant daughter to take it away quietly, so I even took it to the envoy to see Alas! Now it¡¯s troublesome, and it¡¯s embarrassing to the Song Dynasty "  How could this child be taken away without permission?  "Xiao Guanyin just scolded her in a low voice. After all, her daughter is still young and ignorant, so what can she do if she blames her? Xiao Guanyin was thinking whether he should meet Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao to make amends. Yelutri whispered: "  Queen Mother, Terry knew that she was wrong, but the envoy from the Southern Dynasties seemed to be right!  " Only then did Xiao Guanyin calmly take a closer look, and saw that his first couplet read: The moon is full and the moon is waning, the moon is waning and the moon is full, year after year, twilight and morning, the sun will not be seen until the end of the night. The second couplet says: Flowers  Flowers are blooming, summer is coming, summer is cooling, and spring is coming after the harsh winter. The moon is waxing and waning every year, and most of the time is spent in the boudoir.  The shackles of the mother must always maintain the dignity and elegance of the world. The heart is very tired, full of resentment, no one can share it, and every lonely night is so long, always looking forward to the sunrise, but the sun sets soon.  , the loneliness day after day began again Ambassador Song was right, and at this point, he could only watch the flowers bloom and fall, sighing that beauty is getting old, after all, she is almost thirty years old.  It's spring, huh, winter is indeed approaching, but spring seems to be far away? My spring is gone forever! Soon I saw: wind, rain, warmth and cold, looking for warblers everywhere.  Swallows and swallows, flowers and leaves, love each other at dusk. Li Qingzhao once wrote: It is most difficult to take a breath when it is warm but still cold. On a stormy night, Xiao Guanyin felt like this, looking for a warm support and harbor.  It's a pity that I was still disappointed after all. As for the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers in the second couplet, it may have happened before, but it is a pity that Xiao Guanyin was immersed in his own sentimentality and did not notice anything wrong with the content at first.  . But after realizing that the second couplet was written by the envoy of the Song Dynasty, his expression immediately became a little unnatural. How could such a resentful couplet with a stranger from a foreign country be appropriate?  Reading between the lines, Ambassador Song seemed to be comforting himself! He seemed to understand his feelings. Xiao Guanyin had a vague feeling, as if he had found a close friend, and his pretty face felt strange in his heart.  Turning slightly red Yelutri said: "Mother, the emperor brother and the envoy of Song have a horse racing appointment, you should go and see it too!  Otherwise, you should go along and take Terry with you to gallop together!  " Maybe you really should go out for a walk and relax! Maybe you want to meet Lin Zhao, the envoy of the Song Dynasty who made clever couplets! Xiao Guanyin pondered for a moment and nodded lightly

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 55: Taking the Lead

    Tian'an Festival, the birthday of the Lord of Liao, is a major festival in the Liao Kingdom.  Celebrations are a must, like horse racing!  The Khitans are a nation on horseback, and survival skills cannot be lost, in order to ensure that the martial spirit can continue.  It¡¯s just that the trend of Chinese-style comfort in actual life cannot be stopped, and it is even getting worse!  Not only the Khitans, but also various tribes in the Liao Kingdom and envoys from various countries were invited.  In the past, Song envoys did not often participate in similar activities. At most, they only sent a few officers and soldiers to respond to the occasion.  But there is something different this year. The Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao was personally invited by the Liao Crown Prince Yelu Jun to race a horse!  It seems a bit rude not to agree, and it¡¯s a bit difficult. A kid in his early ten years is participating. Does Lin Zhao, who is seventeen or eighteen years old, have the nerve to shirk it?  What's more, people keep emphasizing the six Confucian arts, and the art of archery and imperialism is a required course for Confucian students!  "Dongyang, do you really want to participate?" Zhang Zongyi's face was filled with worry and his brows were furrowed.  Lin Zhaodao: "I underestimated the young prince of the Liao Kingdom before. This guy tried to bully me with words. I had no choice but to bite the bullet." Zeng Gong asked: "How is your equestrian skills? Can you do it?" "You have learned it.  Yes, it¡¯s just so-so, it¡¯s okay to just make do with it!¡± Lin Zhao answered truthfully.  "If we lose, will it be" Zhang Zongyi was thinking about whether losing would undermine the dignity of the Song Dynasty Lin Zhao smiled and said: "We may not necessarily lose, I will try my best" "Be careful, it's still safe.  The most important thing." Zeng Gong did not forget to tell you!  "It's okay, it's just a joke. I really want to feel it!" Lin Zhao said it easily, but the pressure was not small.  While talking, I saw a large group of people appearing in Nabo from a distance, all of whom seemed to be participating in horse racing.  The bustling life, coupled with the neighing of horses, makes the excitement a little noisy.  This year¡¯s horse racing was particularly lively. The autumn scenery was just right by the Liao River. There were many nobles from the Liao Kingdom participating, such as Crown Prince Yelu Jun and King Yelu Zhaosan of the Northern Court.  What¡¯s even more surprising is yet to come. A group of noble women from the Liao Kingdom will also participate in the competition. The most incredible thing is that Queen Xiao Guanyin is taking part with her third princess Yelutri!  Although they are all palace ladies, they are nomads after all, so riding horses is not a problem.  Since the time of Xiao Chuo, the Queen Mother of Chengtian, there have been dedicated female soldiers in the Liao Palace Guards to serve as guards. They also have hunting activities in their spare time. It can be said that women are not inferior to men.  Lin Zhao was talking to Zeng Gong and others when Yelu Jun came riding his horse.  Not to mention, although he is young and immature, he looks somewhat majestic when riding on horseback, and with the divine horse under his crotch, he looks even more majestic.  This prince is really versatile in both civil and military affairs. If he really grows up and becomes emperor, he might even become a British ruler!  Fortunately, he would be framed by Yelu Yixin and die young, otherwise it might be a disaster for the Song Dynasty!  I just don¡¯t know if history will develop according to its original trajectory?  Will there be any variables?  Yelu Jun said: "Lin Zhao, this white dragon is my famous horse in Daliao. It is not much different from Gu's Feiyunju, so I gave it to you to show fairness." A pure white horse is enough.  In front of him, although Lin Zhao didn't know how to read horses, he felt that it was indeed a famous and good horse.  White Dragoneven the name is so apt that people can't help but think of the little white dragon in Journey to the West.  However, the person riding the white horse is definitely not Tang Monk, but a handsome prince charming Young Master Lin Zhao smiled and said: "This is disrespectful, thank you, Your Highness!" "You're welcome, a good horse is assigned to you, so perform well!  This time, the Queen Mother has led the female palace guards to participate. No matter what happens, don't lose to them!" Yelu Jun rode on the horse, his young but mature face full of pride and disdain.  He determined that the Song Envoy would definitely lose in this martial arts horse race, so he had a sense of superiority, and he had regained some face!  Xiao Guanyin and the little princess are also here?  The women on the grassland are indeed heroic and brave. Compared with the ladies of the Central Plains who have no education and are not well-educated, they have a different feeling!  Lin Zhao smiled softly, got on his horse, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty the Crown Prince is kind enough to accept it, thank you very much!" Bai Long is very well-behaved, I guess he is well-trained.  Fortunately, I have never forgotten the equestrian skills of the past. I am still very comfortable in turning the saddle, recognizing the pedals, and controlling the reins. I just don¡¯t know how to start running?  Sitting on horseback, my horizons were much higher. I saw a group of orioles and swallows not far away. Many women were talking and laughing. It was obvious that this was a women's corps.  Lin Zhao looked around and suddenly saw a familiar figure Among the crowd, wasn't the woman in brocade on horseback the beauty of that night?  With a familiar face and a unique and charming appearance, there is no doubt that she is her She has been destined to be with her in both past and present lives!  It¡¯s just that this young woman in her twenties will beWhat?  At this moment, Lin Zhao saw the little princess Yelutri running over, being put on horseback by the beautiful young woman, and held in her arms with special affection and affection!  Lin Zhao couldn't help but be startled. Several key pieces of information were quickly integrated in his mind. Suddenly, his heart moved. Is she Xiao Guanyin?  Elegant and elegant, with both talent and appearance, there seems to be a trace of lingering sadness in his eyes.  The age and bearing are completely consistent. Who else could it be if it wasn't Xiao Guanyin?  In an instant, Lin Zhao seemed to have figured out a lot of things. Maybe this was the will of God.  No wonder my girlfriend in my previous life liked him so much. I lamented what happened to Xiao Guanyin. I never imagined that there would be such a fateful connection. The world is really amazing!  Lin Zhao smiled lightly, a little bitterly!  In fact, if you think about it carefully, all you care about is your girlfriend from your previous life, and the person in front of you is the Queen of Liao Kingdom. How can you think so too much?  Immediately, Lin Zhao thought of the previous couplet again. Maybe before, he just lamented the loneliness of the spring boudoir and the resentment that beauty is easy to grow old.  But at this moment, when I saw that face, I felt a strange feeling in my heart, and I couldn't explain it for a moment Lin Zhao was looking at Xiao Guanyin. Could it be that Xiao Guanyin was looking at him?  Is this handsome young man in front of me an eloquent and eloquent envoy? A talented scholar of the Song Dynasty with outstanding literary talent and quick thinking?  Vaguely, it seems that we can barely call him a close friend. In any case, he is the only one who knows the resentment and anguish in his heart "Mother, what are you looking at?" Yelutri sat in his arms, looked up and asked, following the  The mother looked over and couldn't help but giggled: "Queen mother, that is Lin Zhao, the envoy of the Song Dynasty. He is the one who made the couplet at that time. My brother will race with him later" "Horse racing?" Xiao Guanyin responded.  He made a sound and said softly, "Let's go too" "Oh, okay!" Yelutri was filled with joy and wanted to follow to find out!  Yelu Jun saw his mother staring at him from a distance. He just said that his mother cared about him. After waving, he called Lin Zhao and prepared to go together!  Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong did not forget to give a few more warnings, and at the same time sent Su An and several soldiers who were good at riding horses to follow them in case there were any unexpected situations on the road.  In fact, this worry is completely unnecessary. The so-called horse racing is just riding to a hilltop thirty miles away, and then turning the horse's head back.  Just in time for the banquet in the evening, the winner of the horse race will also be commended and rewarded by the Lord of Liao.  In addition to being accompanied by soldiers along the way, there will also be soldiers stationed at key intersections to provide guidance.  Especially when we passed several woods on the way, soldiers were stationed in advance to search to ensure safety Then hundreds of riders gathered at the gate of Nabo. Lin Zhao also saw Gailibo among the crowd. Wanyan's tribe also joined in the fun?  I just said hello from a distance and didn't have a chance to talk.  After the gong was sounded, hundreds of riders rushed out in an instant. The scene was quite spectacular.  At the front of the team were Yelu Jun and Lin Zhao. Xiao Guanyin, perhaps because he cared about his son or had other motives, also rode up to follow them.  Everyone had already heard about the horse racing between the prince and the envoy of Song, so they all wisely lowered their speed and fell far behind, so as not to ruin other people's interest.  But in this way, the guards of the Pishi Army were somewhat embarrassed. They just ran as fast as they could and followed the prince and the queen closely, fearing that something would go wrong!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The horse racing team has already set off, you  Have you made arrangements?" Yeluji asked softly.  "My lord, I arranged it myself. I'm just worriedmy grandfather's side" The speaker was the heroic general Yelu Naye who had called for troops to go south in the morning and was scolded by Yelu wholeheartedly!  "It shouldn't be a big problem" Yeluji actually felt a little unsure about what he was doing!  "That's right, Yelu Hongji and Yelu Yixin are so useless. They were so humiliated by that young boy from the Song Dynasty today, and they were indifferent. I was just telling the truth, but I was scolded by Yelu Yixin like that. It's really a shame" Yelu  It seems that he is deeply ashamed, and his expression is filled with resentment that cannot be let go!  "Young General, don't worry about it," Yelvzhi said softly: "Your Majesty is the king of the North Courtyard, and he controls the world's most powerful troops. If he can take over the throne, Daliao will be proud and dominate the world! By then, the Young General will be the emperor's grandson.  Just lead the army southward!" "The Emperor's Grandson these words are particularly useful in Yeruna, not to mention how tempting they are," and then he whispered: "But what if my grandfather doesn't agree?  Yeluji said: "Isn't that right? Ling Zu is a key figure. Only his prestige and identity can bring the people to revitalize Daliao The young general is so sensible. I don't think the old prince will But if the young master  If the general goes to comfort him together, and the boss is there, we will be able to succeed immediately" "That's fine, then I'll go and talk to you here!?You got it!  Yeluji nodded and said, "Go ahead. As long as you take action over there and mobilize the Pishi Army, the Changning Palace Army will be able to control the entire situation. I'll go find Dilie right now!"  " "I didn't expect that the prince and the queen also went to participate in the horse racing. It saved a lot of trouble. The Pishi army couldn't move anymore. God helped me!  Let's act separately and strive to hit the target with one hit!  "After Yelu Na finished speaking, he did not forget to add: "Well, by the way, be careful of Yelu Yixin. This person has many tricks and tricks, so you have to be on guard!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yelu Yixin did not go to attend  Instead of horse racing, he stayed to organize many things, such as the banquet in the evening. In addition, the Lord Liao was a little depressed about the birthday gift in the morning, so naturally he had to be comforted! The Lord Liao's temper was really bad, and it took a lot of effort to calm down Yelu.  Yi Xin breathed a sigh of relief, and as soon as he walked out of the king's tent, a confidant came and whispered something in his ear. Yelu Yi Xin listened with a satisfied smile on his face, and everyone took the lead!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 56: Conspiracy to Rebellion

    When Lin Zhao saw Xiao Guanyin's appearance, he felt a strange feeling in his heart that he couldn't explain.  But he was a little irritable for no reason, maybe because he wanted to vent, so he started galloping on his horse.  As for the horse racing, I didn't pay much attention to it, but in fact, I was already leading the race without realizing it.  Yelu Jun was a little surprised by this move. Is the Song envoy riding a horse so unrestrained?  How could he, so young and energetic, be willing to lag behind? He whipped Feiyunju with his riding whip and hurriedly caught up, almost riding in tandem!  As the Queen of Liao Kingdom, Xiao Guanyin¡¯s mount is naturally a first-class horse.  Although they were riding together, the woman was already light, and her daughter Yelutri was only a toddler, so she looked light.  Because I was worried about my son, I kept following closely behind. Unfortunately, the two people in front were too fast and the distance was slightly farther!  The soldiers who served as guards were under a lot of pressure. They knew that the prince and the Song envoy were racing, so they did not dare to go forward and spoil their mood.  What's more, the mounts were far inferior to those of the three horses in front. At first, they were more than ten feet behind, and gradually fell behind to sixty or seventy feet away. As for the team behind them, they fell hundreds of feet away, and the distance became farther and farther  Yelu Zhaosan, the king of the North Courtyard, wanted to join in the fun, but when he saw this situation, he became a spectator, laughed and prepared to return.  At this time, someone came and whispered something in his ear.  "Who wants to see me?" Someone made an appointment, and it was in the woods beside the Liao River. Yelu Zhaosan couldn't help but have doubts. Wouldn't it be enough to go directly to Nabo?  Being so sneaky will inevitably arouse suspicion!  "An old friend, the king will know when he goes there, and the general has arrived!" The messenger casually presented his family token, which was indeed his nephew's personal soldier, which made Yelu Zhaosan even more confused.  My nephew has been involved in it, and I would be uneasy if I didn't go and find out what happened.  "Okay, I just have to go to the appointment!" There were many Liao troops around, and there were also his nephew's cronies coming to summon him, so he naturally wasn't worried about his safety.  Yelu Zhaosan quietly turned into a fork in the road and entered a forest. From a distance, he saw a man in black robe standing under a pine tree. His back looked familiar.  Before he could take a closer look, his nephew Yelu Na came forward excitedly and said, "Uncle, are you here?" "Then, what happened?" Yelu Zhaosan noticed something strange, and his nephew seemed to be doing something behind his back.  There are many things that I know nothing about!  Yelu Naye's father died relatively early. Yelu Zhaosan, his uncle, raised him and loved him very much, even more than his own biological son.  Therefore, he was extremely nervous and concerned about his nephew's actions.  Yelu Na also said: "Uncle, there is an old friend who wants to see you. It is not convenient to go to Nabo so I took the liberty to invite my uncle here!" "Who is the old friend?" Yelu Zhaosan was very curious!  "Zhao San No, King of the North Campus, I haven't seen you for many years, but you still remember me" The man in black robe under the tree turned around and smiled.  When Yelu Zhao Sandai saw the pale face clearly, he couldn't help but feel shocked and said tremblingly: "XiaoYixinyouare not dead?" "Back then, the emperor's uncle and the king of Chu were defeated, and I was lucky to survive.  That's all" "That's right. The pursuers only saw you throwing yourself into the water, but they didn't find your body. They just thought it was washed away by the river, but they didn't want to" Yelu Zhaosan quickly figured it out.  Guan Qiao, this incident is indeed shocking, but after all, he is the majestic king of the North Campus, and he has already reached the point where he is not surprised at everything.  The man in black robe smiled softly and said: "I was prepared to die at that time, but I didn't want to be lucky enough to survive. Alas, things in the world are unpredictable. Who can predict the honor and disgrace of life and death!"  What to do?" Yelu Zhaosan asked in a deep voice.  The man in black robe asked: "I wonder what King Zhao San thinks of Yelu Hongji?" "Do you want to follow the old path of Chong Yuan and his son?" Yelu Zhao San asked, then shook his head and said: "Back then, his father and son were in high positions and had great power.  None of them succeeded, do you know why? It was unpopular, the righteous people did not participate, and even some people who wanted to join forces turned against the enemy Moreover, today, people are still thinking, so I still advise you not to have any evil intentions!"  "Back thenwell, the so-called winner is a prince and the loser is a bandit! Whether it can succeed or not has a lot to do with the specific operation. Of course, the subsequent events are closely related to the people's support. It is for this reason that I came to see you, your Majesty.  "What do you mean?" Yelu Zhao San became increasingly aware of the danger!  The man in black robe said: "Yelu Hongji is so playful that he came to Liaoyang so carelessly. Humph you said that if the emperor died unexpectedly the key is that the mess is difficult to clean up. Political instability is prone to civil strife As a member of the Liao Dynasty,  People, we are looking forward to the emergence of a brave hero. You, Yelu Zhaosan, are the eagle on the grassland and the respected King of Beiyuan. You are undoubtedly the most suitable candidate! " "You want me to treason?" "How could that be?  What about treason? But let you save me.?No, dominate this country" Yeruna also said in time: "Uncle, everyone can see what Yelu Hongji is like. He spends all day hunting and playing, but there is no effort to govern.  Sooner or later, the foundation of Daliao will be defeated by these people. You saw it today. He was indifferent to being humiliated by the Song envoy" "Then, when will you?  "Yelu Zhao San was worried. It seems that these people are trying their best! It seems that the young and energetic nephew has been bewitched by them. This will undoubtedly make him very passive. The King of the North Campus, who has experienced countless storms, can't help but feel a little bit  Slight panic "Uncle, we have been looking forward to it for a long time" Yelu Na did not answer directly, but Yelu Zhao San knew very well that his nephew was deeply involved. "King Zhao San, please think about it seriously. Your nephew is young and talented.  Because, passion is very valuable.  Don't pour cold water on them, not to mention that this is an excellent opportunity for you The whole world of Daliao is at your fingertips!  As for the Song Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty, it will also be in the bag" "Huh, that's too whimsical!  Yelu Zhaosan snorted coldly! The man in black robe said: "It's not without purpose. Do you know why the Song envoy came all the way to Liaoyang?"  I am not afraid to tell you that the envoy Xiao Jie who went to Bianjing a few days ago died unexpectedly. I originally planned to use this as an excuse to send troops to the Southern Dynasty, but unfortunately" "Is it possible that Xiao Jie's death was intentional on your part?  "That's right. He died as an excuse for Daliao to mobilize troops. It was a worthy death. It was a pity that the Song envoy Lin Zhao detected it and blocked the rebellion, so he gave up temporarily But now is a good opportunity. As long as Daliao is controlled  In your hands, sending troops to the Southern Dynasty is just a matter of a word from the king" Yelu Zhaosan said coldly: "What if I don't agree?  "The man in black robe said: "Okay, I'm afraid I'll be aggrieved temporarily.  Of course, you are the Northern King of Daliao, and you will never do any harm!  It's just that once Yelu Hongji died, if there wasn't a highly respected person to take charge of the overall situation, Daliao would probably fall into turmoil. The Song Dynasty and Xixia and others could take advantage of it. What should they do to fish in troubled waters?  This is treason. Your Majesty, please think carefully about it" "Kill the emperor?  Yi Xin, why are you so confident? You are too underestimated" Yelu Zhaosan questioned his ability with some disdain. Yelu Na also said: "Uncle, the Changning Palace Guards in Nabo are the main force. Yelu Hongji is dead.  deal.  As long as he dies, you will be the Emperor of Daliao. Don't miss this great opportunity" "Changning Palace Yelu Dilie?  Yelu Zhao San was suddenly shocked. It was incredible! The man in black robe said: "Don't be surprised. In fact, Di Lie went to follow the King of Chu back then. When he saw that the defeat was certain, he defected and surrendered!"  It's ridiculous that Yelu Hongji put him to good use and even took charge of the first palace guard.  With him here, what do you think the situation will be like?  " "It's really unexpected!  Yelu Zhaosan sighed and said: "Yixin, you are really good at calculating" "Your Majesty, please decide!"  For the future of your uncles and nephews, and for the national destiny of Daliao, please consider it carefully!  "It was like admonishment, but also like a threat. Yeluna also shouted happily: "Uncle, this is a great opportunity, don't miss it!  " Silly boy, what promise did they give you to make you so obsessed? You can't even see the danger Yelu Zhaosan closed his eyes in pain, feeling tremendous pressure in his heart! "Who?  who?  "Just when he closed his eyes and thought, he suddenly heard a guard shouting. When he opened his eyes, he saw the trees shaking. It seemed that someone was eavesdropping nearby and then ran away! The most nervous person was obviously the man in black robe.  Many things are not ready yet. If the news is leaked, there will be many variables. More importantly, who is the eavesdropper? Could it be that the emperor has something planned in advance?  Did you have a plan? Yeruna was also the first one to rush out to catch someone, but returned empty-handed after a while, saying: "Look clearly, it's a little baby, and a fair-skinned young man It's a pity that he slipped away"  ¡­¡± ¡°Who is it¡­¡± ¡°Could it be Yelu Jun and that Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao?  "Yeluna also pondered: "Yes, their mount Shenjun, in the blink of an eye we can't keep up" "Is it them?  The man in black robe pondered for a moment and said, "It doesn't matter, it just saves trouble."  Take action immediately. The prince will not be spared. There are also Empress Xiao and the third princess. Immediately pursue and kill them, create some momentum for Nabo to notice, and then lead the Pishi army to rescue As for the Song envoy, let him slip away.  !  I'm still worried about how to bring back the news from here Speaking of which, I have to thank King Zhao San, you just kept calling me "Biao".  The envoy of the Song Dynasty was young and did not know what was going on. He sometimes admitted the wrong person, so he was a big help, haha.??" Yelu Zhaosan clenched his fists, full of regret. He was accustomed to calling him, but he didn't even notice this! "Sir, you can't let that Lin Zhao go, otherwise Xiao Jie's death will be in vain!  "Yeluna also added. "That's natural. This son has ruined my major affairs. How can I let him go? When he returns to Nabo, Yelu Dilie will take care of him!  The man in black robe immediately said to Yelu Zhaosan again: "Your Majesty, why are you still hesitating?"  The Song envoy returned to Nabo, I'm afraid you have ten mouths and you can't explain clearly" "That's not necessarily" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The eavesdroppers were indeed Lin Zhao and Yelu Jun. They ran quickly at the front, throwing away the guards who were supposed to be there at the intersection.  The soldiers and guides on duty had somehow left their posts without permission! The two of them were not familiar with the road, and they were traveling alone. As a result, they got sidetracked at an intersection, and then accidentally got lost in the dense forest.  Spotting Yelu Zhaosan passing by in a hurry, he wanted to follow them to find their way back, but found something unusual. Lin Zhao followed him quietly to find out what was going on. He probably didn't expect that there was no one in the wilderness.  He didn't expect such a big thing, so he was not vigilant enough that he was overheard by two people Someone actually coerced King Yelu Zhaosan of Beiyuan to launch a rebellion. Lin Zhao was surprised when he was told that he would launch a rebellion immediately!  It¡¯s really unlucky to encounter such a thing on a mission, especially after learning from Yelu Jun the identity of Linya in the north, the identity of Yelu Dilie, the envoy of Changning Palace, and the current military structure of Nabo, Lin Zhao  I was even more shocked! My heart skipped a beat, something big was going to happen! I also happened to learn the truth about the Liao envoy¡¯s suicide in Bianjing from that person. It was indeed not the intention of the Liao lord. It was obvious that these people wanted to take advantage of this to start a war.  Then he fished in troubled waters. It's a pity that the sky net was not leaking, and he ruined the good thing! The man in black robe seemed to be the mastermind of this matter, but it was a pity that he was facing away and could not see his face clearly. But the name Yes, Yelu just now.  Zhao San called him "Yixin", could it be Yelu Yixin? No wonder he kept refusing to talk to the Song Dynasty about Xiao Jie's suicide. Lin Zhao seemed to have figured out a lot of things in an instant. But, Yelu Yixin was the favorite of the Liao Dynasty!  Sir, how could the rebellion not be so serious ten years later? Now that we can no longer control it, we must send this news to Nabo as soon as possible.  Lord Yelu Hongji! Once the rebellion succeeds, the Song Dynasty envoys including himself will probably not be spared. Listening to the meaning of these people's words, it seems that they will send troops southward. The generals of the Song Dynasty will be bleeding like rivers and their lives will be ruined   No, we must find a way to stop it With Yelu Jun here, Yelu Hongji should believe in his own son! Lin Zhaodao: "Your Highness, you must also know the seriousness of the matter, and you must rush back to report it as soon as possible.  News" "Although Yelu Jun is not very old, he is still the crown prince of a country. He has been influenced by it since he was a child, so he still has an idea about it. He nodded immediately and temporarily changed the relationship with Lin Zhao from competition to cooperation! "The top priority is that we must  We must leave this place as soon as possible and rush back to Nabo" As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of horse hooves not far away. The enemy's pursuers were already here, and it seemed difficult to leave Lin Zhao and Yelu Jun  Quickly turning the horse's head, he shuttled through the dense forest. When life and death were at stake, how to escape was the key At the same time, Xiao Guanyin happened to rush to the vicinity on horseback.  The little eyes of Yelu Tri in his arms kept turning, and he asked in confusion: "Mother, why are the emperor's brother and the Song envoy missing?" PS: Yelu Zhaosan is Yelu Naye's uncle. I made a mistake yesterday and it has been changed.  !

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 57: Dangerous Situation

    Lin Zhao and Yelu Jun finally understood why the soldiers who were supposed to guide them at the intersection had left their posts without permission.  Yeruna also did some tricks to make it easier for their ambush people to attack on the way, but now it is just a last resort to launch the attack in advance!  At this moment, it is an absolute matter of life and death!  The two of them rushed out of the woods and saw a road. They didn't rush to identify the direction and rushed towards it.  Feiyunju and Bailong were both top-notch horses, and their extremely fast speed bought them a little time to escape.  With good luck, Su An and more than a dozen Song Dynasty imperial guards, as well as some Liao Kingdom Pishi Army guards, arrived in time.  With these dozens of people here, Lin Zhao and Yelu Jun breathed a sigh of relief. It was so pitiful that their chances of escaping would undoubtedly be greatly increased!  "Hurry up and save him!" Yelu Jun shouted. The Pishi army was greatly surprised, but they quickly stepped forward to protect the prince.  Su An's face tightened, and he came closer and asked, "Master Lin, what happened?" "There are people in Liao who are plotting a rebellion and are hunting us down" Before he could finish his words, several arrows came from the sky.  Fortunately, Su An was vigilant, reacted quickly, and knocked him down with his sword.  Lin Zhao glanced back and couldn't help but break out in cold sweat, feeling terrified.  This arrow was aimed at him. Su An saved his life.  Unfortunately, two soldiers were not so lucky and were shot dead on the spot!  "Quickly leave! It's not suitable to stay here for a long time!" Everyone immediately escorted Yelu Jun and Lin Zhao to leave.  Several Pishi soldiers fearlessly stayed behind to break up the rear, life or death was uncertain!  In addition to the war horses, the Pishi Army and the Imperial Song Dynasty Imperial Army were all agile and elite men. With these advantages, they were able to temporarily escape from danger.  Yelu Na also rushed over and shot the Pishi army in the rear. Seeing that Yelu Jun and Lin Zhao escaped, he couldn't help but be very angry.  How could you be so lucky? Just when you were about to catch up, the Pishi Army came to rescue you!  But they couldn't escape, and there would be people who would intercept and kill them later. It was a pity that they missed the great achievement of killing the prince.  When I was feeling regretful, I suddenly heard someone shouting from the other side of the woods: "Brother Huang, where are you? Jun'er, Jun'er" It was two women, one big and one small!  Yelu Na also recognized the voice and was immediately happy. Aren't these the Queen Xiao Guanyin and the third princess Yelu Tri!  It¡¯s really good luck, it¡¯s good to catch these two big shots!  Humph, especially that Xiao Guanyin, who is the most beautiful woman in Liao Kingdom.  In the past, as a queen, I was noble and elegant, and had a respected status, so I didn't dare to have any inappropriate thoughts, but nowhehe, isn't this a beautiful thing that has been delivered to my door?  "Queen, princess" Yeluna also passed through the woods and galloped over.  Xiao Guanyin was not aware of the rebellion plot, so when she saw this, she said: "It turns out to be General Yelunaye!" She knew the nephew of the King of Beiyuan.  "Where are the emperor and the envoy of Song?" Yelutri asked softly in a childish voice.  "Go back to the queen, princess, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the envoy of Song have passed by, but the queen is lost? I will guide you in the direction" Yeruna also answered softly.  "Where are the soldiers guiding along the way? Why are there no people in sight?" Xiao Guanyin asked with a frown, but there was some dissatisfaction in his words.  Yeruna also said: "Maybe there was an oversight. I'm here. The Queen is here to invite you" Xiao Guanyin is also a shrewd woman. She often goes out to cook alms bowls, and she doesn't know anything about wild roads.  There seemed to be something wrong with the direction Yeruna was pointing in, and why the smile at the corner of his mouth was so ferocious and even lewd The woman's keen sixth sense made Xiao Guanyin aware of something strange, as if danger was approaching, and immediately  He tentatively said: "Forget it, let him go. I am tired and want to return here" "Queen Mother" Yelutri didn't know why and was about to object, but was stopped by Xiao Guanyin's look.  "Queen, since you have entered the competition, let's finish the race! If you are tired, why not dismount and rest for a while!" Yeruna also had wild thoughts and could not suppress the evil thoughts in his heart, so much so that his expression betrayed him After dismounting, he did not let others slaughter him.  Yet?  Xiao Guanyin felt even more strange, and she forced herself to stabilize her mind. She looked at the woods in the distance and shouted: "Jun'er" Yeruna and the pursuers both turned back subconsciously. At this gap, Xiao Guanyin had already turned his horse.  head, and flew away towards the homeward path.  "You bitch, you lied to me" Yeluna also realized that she had been deceived and was furious, shouting: "Chase!" "Mother, what's wrong?" Yeluna was confused and asked doubtfully.  "Don't be afraid, Terry, sit down obediently!" As expected, Xiao Guanyin was not happy at all. Although she didn't understand the ins and outs, she knew that something big had happened, and it was probably a rebellion.  The emperor's uncle's rebellion a few years ago is still vivid in our minds. Is it going to happen again today?  Just who is the mastermind?  Why didn't I notice it at all?? How is your husband?  Where is the son?  Thinking that Yelu Jun was missing, Xiao Guanyin couldn't help but feel worried!  But at the moment, how he and his daughter escape from the clutches of the devil is the most important thing.  The pursuers were right behind her, and the beautiful queen was so anxious that she was already dripping with sweat!  Without bothering to comfort his daughter, he beat his mount fiercely and galloped away This was not the way to go. If it was delayed for too long, things might change. Yeluna, who was chasing after her, knew this very well.  Seeing that the distance was getting farther and farther, he immediately bent his bow and arrow, and shot towards Xiao Guanyin's mount!  The beauty is fragrant and the beastly desire is so hot that he can't let it go!  The horse was hit by an arrow in the leg and the mount staggered and fell.  Xiao Guanyin exclaimed, holding her daughter in her arms and falling down, rolling to the ground. Fortunately, except for some scratches, she was not seriously injured!  "Yeluna, what do you want to do?" Xiao Guanyin held her daughter tightly in her arms and asked coldly.  "What are you doing?" Yeluna also said with a smile: "Of course it is to protect the queen and princess! Huhplease!" "You are so bold that you shot the queen mother's mount with a bow and arrow. When you go back, you will be punished by your father!"  The princess was very angry, pointing her little finger and pouting!  Yeluna also said proudly: "Oh, our Princess Terry is really stylish Just wants to punish me? Hey, I'm afraid your father is already dead and in a different place" "Ah!"  Xiao Guanyin exclaimed, her delicate body trembling, her face full of surprise and horror, something big had happened!  Could it be that Yelu Zhaosan, the king of Beiyuan, rebelled?  "Queen, just come with me!" Yeruna also stepped forward as he spoke, and his frizzy black hand had already been stretched out. Just when he was about to approach the beauty's body, an arrow kept coming through the air Yeruna was also one of them.  Although the general noticed in time and escaped the fatal arrow, his arm was not spared.  An arrow shot through the palm of his hand, and blood immediately dripped "Queen Xiao, don't worry, I'll come to rescue you!" Xiao Guanyin turned around and saw Song envoy Lin Zhao leading twenty Song and Liao soldiers galloping towards her.  Several people bent their bows and set up arrows, firing in succession!  Being saved, Xiao Guanyin¡¯s tense heart relaxed slightly, and she felt a little moved with joy!  The meeting between the man in black robe and Yelu Zhaosan was very confidential, and Yelu Na only brought a few close friends with him, so the number of temporary pursuers was not large.  He didn't expect that Lin Zhao would leave and come back again. He was caught off guard and suffered heavy casualties, even himself!  Youdao is a good man who does not suffer immediate losses, so he has no choice but to retreat temporarily.  Anyway, there were more manpower deployed in the forest in advance. As long as the pursuit was mobilized in time, they would not be able to escape.  "Queen Xiao, little princess, are you okay?" Lin Zhao and a group of guards from the Pishi Army rushed to the scene and asked with concern.  Xiao Guanyin shook his head and said: "Fortunately, you arrived in time, nothing is wrong Where is Jun'er? Where is the Emperor?" "Don't worry, Queen, the Pishi Guards have led the protection of His Highness the Crown Prince and left I don't know the news from Nabo!" "  Okay what about you?" Xiao Guanyin was somewhat relieved and asked in a low voice when he learned that his son was safe.  "I have been entrusted by His Highness the Crown Prince to come back to rescue the queen and princess!" Lin Zhao responded and said: "It is not suitable to stay here for a long time, let's leave quickly!" It turned out that after Lin Zhaoyue and Yelujun broke through the encirclement, they suddenly thought of Xiao Guanyin who was following closely behind.  According to the guards, Queen Xiao seemed to have missed them and had already reached the front alone.  If so, isn't it just that we are in danger?  Yelu Jun couldn't help but worry, and Lin Zhao was also worried about it, and both wanted to go back to search for rescue.  It was obviously inappropriate for them all to go back. After weighing the situation, Lin Zhao decided to take people back to search for them.  As for Yelu Jun, only Yelu Hongji would believe his words and be able to expose Yelu Yixin and Yelu Dilie.  "Otherwise, even if he goes back, if something unexpected happens to Yelu Jun, the rebellion cannot be stopped, and the entire Song Dynasty mission will not be spared.  Thinking rationally, this is the only way to go!  Immediately, thirty or forty Pishi Army guards Yelu Jun broke out and left. Lin Zhao returned with more than twenty people. Fortunately, he arrived in time and rescued Xiao Guanyin and her daughter.  "Queen Xiao, this place is dangerous. It's not advisable to stay for a long time. Leave as soon as possible!" "Yes!" Xiao Guanyin nodded lightly.  "Where are we going?" A guard from the Pishi Army came forward to ask for instructions!  Xiao Guanyin missed her husband and son, and her two other daughters were also in Nabo. She was full of concern and worry, and anxiously wanted to go back to visit, saying, "Go back to Nabo!" Lin Zhao felt that Nabo might not be safe, but along the way  When you return, you will meet the team behind you, you will encounter more guards, and your chances of escaping will be greater.  The terrain is unfamiliar and the enemy situation is unclear. It is not easy to find another way, and safety is even more of a problem.  Su An felt vaguely that something was wrong. Seeing that neither Queen Xiao nor Lin Zhao objected, she didn't say anything.    One of the Pishi soldiers gave up his mount and helped Xiao Guanyin mount the horse, while Lin Zhao carried Yelutli onto the white dragon and climbed onto the horse.  We are still in a dangerous situation and must escape as soon as possible

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 58: Repaying a Kindness

    Returning to Nabo proved to be a wrong decision.  Although there is a Pishi Army passing the news back, if possible, reinforcements will come to respond.  But before that, the rebels had planned to assassinate on the way, and there were naturally many people in ambush.  Moreover, the opponent will also expect that they will return to Nabo, so intercepting them on the way is inevitable.  "As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos. Xiao Guanyin cares about her husband and children, so she wants to rush back in time to find out.  In a panic, there were too many threads in his mind, and Lin Zhao didn't have time to think about it carefully, so he made a rash decision.  So we encountered an ambush before we had gone very far. Fortunately, we found out in time and the other party was only a small patrol, so we were able to escape.  Even so, several of the already stretched guards died, leaving only about ten people.  Su An said: "Master Lin, we can't go back to Nabo along the original road, otherwise we will all die on the road!" Lin Zhao already figured it out, nodded and said: "Yes, they have set up an ambush on the road waiting for us, go back  It's like throwing yourself into a trap! But what should I do now?" I don't know the whole story at all, and the news is almost completely cut off. It can be said that the eyes are dark at the moment, and any decision lacks intelligence support and will appear to be rash.  "Right nowthe top priority is to escape from the dangerous place. As for where to gowe will make long-term decisions later when we get to a safe place" Su An expressed his opinion.  Su An is not only good at skills, but also quite resourceful. Lin Zhao was impressed by his performance today and nodded: "Yes, we have to escape from danger first Otherwise, how about we go through the woods and go in the opposite direction?  " "That's a way! As long as we avoid the rebels, we can make a flexible decision after we go around to the Liao River and figure out the situation!" "Okay" Lin Zhao responded and picked it up from a dead Pishi soldier.  He picked up a scimitar and held it in his hand.  "Mr. Lin, are you" A civil servant who was born as a scholar holds a sword?  This Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "Don't look at me like that. It might be useful to have it with you, hehe" "Young Master Lin, be careful. I will do my best to protect you, Zhou Quan!" That's where the responsibility lies, and Lin Zhao has always been very kind to you.  Due to his respect, Su An felt it was duty-bound to protect Lin Zhao.  The idea is good, but the reality is always very helpless. Just when he was about to put it into practice, more than a hundred pursuers had already arrived.  They didn¡¯t know that Yelu Dilie transferred 20,000 troops from Changning Palace to Nabo, and the remaining thousands were all ambushed nearby. They were originally used to ambush the Pishi army who came to rescue them.  But now the situation has changed, Yelu Jun has disappeared, Xiao Guanyin and Yelu Tri are determined to win.  Therefore, thousands of people were invested and divided into more than ten small teams to search and intercept nearby.  At this moment, there were only a dozen or so people around Lin Zhao and Xiao Guanyin. Even if they were all elite Song Dynasty Forbidden Army and Pishi Army, the disparity in numbers was glaring before their eyes and could not be ignored. It was not easy to escape.  Yeluna, with his arm wrapped in a bloody white cloth, also appeared in view on horseback, his face full of anger, and his eyes were so angry that they could almost kill someone.  Seeing Xiao Guanyin, Lin Zhao and others being surrounded, a hint of pride appeared in his eyes, and he sneered: "You can't escape! Lin Zhao, right? Huh, I wanted to let you go, but it's a pity that you don't know how to behave  Well, killing you can be regarded as revenge for Xiao Jie!" "Humph, you forced Xiao Jie to death, right?" Lin Zhao said coldly: "It's really cruel, even your accomplices are not spared, how can you be so wise?  If you do evil, you will be punished. Be careful!" "I heard that you are very eloquent, but it is a pity that it is useless now Go to the underworld and continue to speak eloquently!" Yeruna also waved his hand and shouted coldly:  "Either dismount immediately and surrender, kneel on the ground and kowtow, or except the queen, kill everyone." Xiao Guanyin's eyes moved, and he could already see the horror in those lustful eyes!  Then he glanced at Lin Zhao beside him and whispered: "Envoy Lin, can I ask you for a favor?" "What is it? Queen Xiao's orders?" "Give me a dagger, or kill me with one blow  ¡­¡± Along the way to escape, her beauty was already dusty, her sweat-soaked hair stuck to her cheeks, and her breathing was a little short.  At this moment, she lost a lot of her otherworldly nobility and aloofness, and had a bit more ordinary gentle beauty.  The worried eyes turned resolute, and there was a bit of strength in the pitiful look.  Noble and holy beauty cannot be desecrated, so she would rather die immediately or be killed by the Song envoy to preserve her innocence!  "This let's leave it to fate. If we really can't escape, then unless we have to, we must not" Lin Zhao asked for a dagger from Su An and handed it to Xiao Guanyin, and a mixed feeling arose in his heart.  A strong belief.  The current situation is a near-death situation, is it necessary to die like this?  It has been less than a year since I arrived in the Song Dynasty. How could I be willing to die in another country??What about other places?  And the woman behind her, no matter whether she looks similar to the girlfriend in her previous life, can she still be tolerated to be blasphemed and insulted?  We should protect them, protect them to the death, and die with dignity.  Lin Zhao picked up Yelutli and handed it to Xiao Guanyin, then unsheathed his sword.  As a person in two lifetimes, this is the first time for me to fight hand-to-hand with a knife.  In today's situation, death may be inevitable, but you still have to try your best.  Even if he dies, he still needs someone to support him.  "Young Master Linyou" Su An looked at Lin Zhao in disbelief. Recently, he had been teaching Lin Zhao martial arts.  But what he practiced was just some boxing and kicking skills to strengthen his body. How could his weak body be able to fight with a sword?  Then he whispered: "Master, your mount Shenjun will act with the camera later. Maybe there will be a chance of survival!" "Oh, how lucky are we brothers to fight together today? Why should a man be afraid of life and death?" Lin Zhao said it all in one sentence.  Several warriors shared the same hatred of the enemy and regarded death as home.  As for the chance of survival, at least I haven't seen it yet, and I don't have much luck in my heart.  In his previous life, he majored in criminal investigation and was half a soldier. He has never forgotten his mentality and beliefs in this regard.  "At this time, you still act like a hero, right? Humph, kill!" Yeruna also ran out of his last bit of patience and waved his hand to order the killing!  Lin Zhao clutched the scimitar tightly, looking ahead intently, ready to attack at any time.  The leading Pishi Army officers had already moved forward with their swords and started fighting together.  The situation is extremely critical and extremely dangerous!  Many times, hope and turning points occur at such critical moments.  Lin Zhao was already determined to die, but he didn't expect that at the last moment, dozens of warriors wearing animal skins came out from behind Yeluna, and it turned out to be Gai Libo of the Jurchen Wanyan Department.  They were originally participating in horse racing, but they didn't know that the race schedule had been messed up by the rebellion, and they also got lost along the way.  When I heard someone shouting, I looked in the right direction and rushed over.  But I didn¡¯t expect that when I got closer, I saw this scene.  Gailibo didn't know that the woman among them was the Queen of Liao. He just noticed Lin Zhao, his son's savior.  He didn¡¯t know why, he only saw that these Liao soldiers wanted to kill Lin Zhao.  The Jurchens at this time were very simple and they paid attention to repaying kindness.  As for the gratitude for the dongzhu and ginseng they had given away before, they didn't take it seriously.  Gai Libo originally thought that he would never have the chance to repay Lin Zhao, but he deeply regretted it!  Not expecting to encounter him at this time, without any hesitation, he led dozens of Jurchen warriors under his command to kill Lin Zhao and repay his kindness!  When more than a dozen soldiers, including Lin Zhao and Su An, saw this and saw hope of survival, their morale was boosted and they fought with the rebels.  Yeruna was also very angry. Why would reinforcements always be sent out at the most critical moment?  Why?  But it doesn't matter, he has more than a hundred people under his command, and their total number is only a few dozen, not to mention there are many Jurchen bumpkins with outdated weapons! ? ? Okay, just in time!  The boss just wanted to involve the Jurchens, but you guys came to the door yourself. Don't blame me for being cruel!  Yeluna also shouted: "Kill, kill them all, leave no one alive" A cruel fight unfolded in the open space between the woods, extremely tragic PS; Please vote for Sanjiang, enter the Sanjiang channel to receive it and vote for "  "King of Song Dynasty", please help me, all book friends.  ?Another: It¡¯s a new week soon, please give me some fresh recommendations!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 59: Fragrant tongue licking the back

    The appearance of Gailibo and dozens of Wanyan tribe warriors brought hope of life to Lin Zhao and Xiao Guanyin.  However, the pressure is still great. The opponent has more than a hundred well-equipped Changning Palace guards, and the Jurchens' weapons are relatively outdated and backward.  Maybe it's possible to contain them for a moment, but it's still very difficult to delay them for a long time or to rescue them directly.  Gailibo and Su An realized this from the beginning and shouted: "Envoy Lin, I will cut off the queen, you leave quickly!" "Master Lin, leave quickly! Otherwise we will all die here, and the sacrifice of the Jurchen warriors will be in vain.  "Yes!" Su An said it very plainly and directly.  Seeing the blood splattering and the Jurchen warriors being injured or dead, Lin Zhao felt very uncomfortable.  In the past, Lin Zhao was very prejudiced against the Jurchens because of their identities and the shame of Jingkang in history.  He deliberately alienated and even hated Gailibo and Wanyan Aguda.  But now, people are sacrificing their blood and lives in order to save themselves, regardless of their own safety.  The huge contrast made Lin Zhao blame himself. He was really too stingy at this point.  At this juncture, should we abandon them?  That person was stabbed by a knife, and his shoulder suddenly turned bright red.  The stubborn Jurchen man ignored the pain and shouted again: "Envoy Lin, let's go!" Lin Zhao couldn't stand it any longer. He held the handle of the knife and prepared to step forward to help, but Su An held him down and said coldly.  : "Master, please be sensible. You cannot die, and neither can Queen Xiao and Princess The Jurchen warriors and the soldiers of Song and Liao are bleeding, just to give you a chance to escape Do you want to ignore your life and let down  Them?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel shocked, slightly startled, and speechless.  Su An said: "Sir, don't hesitate, I will break up the queen, you go quickly!" Lin Zhao sighed and made a difficult decision, turned to Xiao Guanyin and said: "Let's go!" Before leaving, he turned back to Su An and said:  "Be careful!" "Yes!" Yeruna also saw that Lin Zhao and Xiao Guanyin were about to escape, and he was very angry. He had to keep ordering his soldiers to charge and kill them, trying to intercept them.  However, the Song and Liao soldiers and Jurchen warriors bravely broke through and fought for Lin Zhao and Xiao Guanyin's escape opportunity.  Several Pishi troops rushed up, escorted Lin Zhao and Xiao Guanyin to break through, repelled several Changning troops, and opened a gap with all their might.  Lin Zhao rushed over with Xiao Guanyin. Upon seeing this, a rebel slashed at Xiao Guanyin with a knife. At this time, he no longer cared about General Naye's order to cherish the beauty!  When Lin Zhao saw this, he hurriedly swung his sword to block. When the two swords met, he realized that his strength was a little weak, and he tried his best to deflect the sword.  Xiao Guanyin passed by, and the blade came towards his back. Lin Zhao hurriedly dodged, but finally took a step slower, and a burning pain suddenly burst through his back.  Seeing this, Su An arrived in time and killed the rebels. After the death was cut off, he shouted at the same time: "Master, leave quickly!" After blocking the knife, he took one last look at Lin Zhaoyuan's retreating back and said silently in his heart: I wish you good luck!  Immediately they started fighting together!  In fact, all of them know that escaping at this moment may not necessarily lead to survival, but it just gives them a glimmer of hope!  Lin Zhao took Xiao Guanyin and Yelutri through the woods, temporarily avoiding danger.  He didn't know whether he could escape and ascend to heaven, but it was clear that Su An, Gailibo and others would not be spared.  You must escape, otherwise you will be sorry for the dozens of warriors who paid their blood and lives!  At the same time, he also wanted to find out what was going on, find the culprit behind the scenes, and take revenge.  As for the wound on his back, it didn¡¯t feel very serious and he didn¡¯t care to deal with it. Lin Zhao had no choice but to tear off a piece of his clothes and wrap it up before riding away.  After walking for a long time, I vaguely heard someone in the forest shouting: "Queen, Ambassador Lin, where are you? We are here to rescue you on the orders of Your Majesty and King Zhao" "It's Uncle Wang!" Yelutri  I was so excited that I just wanted to shout but Lin Zhao covered my mouth!  Thinking of what Yelu Zhaosan called the man in black robe in the woods, Lin Zhao dared not believe it easily. At this moment, he must be absolutely cautious.  God knows, could it be Yelunaye's temptation?  Xiao Guanyin looked at Lin Zhao in surprise, not knowing why!  Lin Zhao whispered: "Queen, princess, don't make any sound, it may be deceived by the rebels" Xiao Guanyin finally realized it, and couldn't help but feel a little scared. She told her daughter a few words, and the three of them walked quietly into the distance.  It was already afternoon, and the sun was setting to the west. Except for some dappled sunlight, the dense forest was dark and eerie.  Yelutli couldn't help but be a little scared, and almost cried with tears in his eyes. Lin Zhao held him in his arms and said, "I'm here, it's okay!" Ma ?On the bed, Lin Zhao's warm embrace felt very comfortable. Perhaps the image of a manly man gave Yelutri a good psychological hint, and his whole body was filled with a sense of security.  Turning around and seeing Xiao Guanyin's unnatural expression, Lin Zhao subconsciously reached over, held the delicate and smooth jade hand, and comforted: "I'm here, don't be afraid!" In fact, even though she is a noble queen, she can  After all, she was just a woman. How could she not be afraid in this empty forest with the pursuers nearby?  He was just trying to stay calm while escaping, but his heart was filled with fear.  When Lin Zhao held her jade hand, a strange feeling flashed through his body like lightning.  Except for Yelu Hongji, no other man had ever touched her jade hand Xiao Guanyin suddenly felt a strange feeling in her heart.  The strength and warmth of this palm passed through, and it indeed brought her a sense of security that she had not seen for a long time The three of them and two of them rode quietly through the forest. The shouts for help were getting farther and farther away, and before they knew it, they arrived.  Next to a broad river, it turned out to be the Liao River, the sacred river of the Khitan people.  At this time, the afterglow of the setting sun is shining on the water, and the waves are sparkling. Together with the lush woods on both sides, it is definitely a beautiful picture.  On the way to escape, seeing such beautiful scenery suddenly opened up the eyes and relieved the stress in the heart temporarily.  A faint smile appeared on Xiao Guanyin's face, and Yelu Tri even called out: "It's so beautiful!" It felt like they had temporarily avoided a dangerous place. After half a day of running and escaping, they were already exhausted.  The three of them stopped by the Liao River to rest for a while.  Fortunately, there were water bags, dried meat and other items on the horseback, and it took me two sips to calm down.  "Envoy Lin, can you tell meme what happened?" Xiao Guanyin is still confused and confused.  Lin Zhao was tired and anxious, so he leaned against a big tree to drink water and rest, and then told what he and Yelu Jun had discovered.  Xiao Guanyin was shocked and said: "Yelu Dilie? He is actually a remnant of Yelu Zhongyuan's party. Oh my God! More than half of the guards in Nabo are from his Changning Palace" "So, Nabo now  It may not be safe!" After saying this, Lin Zhao saw Xiao Guanyin's worried look and comforted him softly: "Queen Xiao doesn't have to worry, after all, there are still elite Pishi troops here, your majesty may be fine!" "I hope so, Zhongyuan was back then!  The rebellion was also so critical, but he escaped by luck" Xiao Guanyin comforted himself with luck!  "Actually, the key is still the mastermind behind the scenes!" Lin Zhao said: "Judging from the situation in which they coerced the King of the North Campus, it seems that they are not enough to control the overall situation" Xiao Guanyin speculated: "Well, the man in black robe you mentioned is very mysterious.  It seems like the mastermind" "Yelu Zhaosan called him: 'Yixin', could it be Yelu Yixin?" Lin Zhao struggled with this question for a long time.  "Yelu Yixin?" Xiao Guanyin said sadly: "If it were him, there might be no way to save his life. Your Majesty, he trusted him and let him control many armies. If King Yelu Zhaosan of Beiyuan was coerced, King Yelu Ren of Song Dynasty would  He is out on an expedition again. It is impossible for him to control Daliao" Lin Zhao said suddenly: "That's right. He is worried about Mr. Yelv Ren. He heard that the prestige and strength of the King of Song in the Liao Kingdom are higher than his. If he adds  King Beiyuan, his chances of winning will increase a lot" Xiao Guanyin shook his head slightly: "But I always feel that it is not Yelu Yixin is very loyal to His Majesty, he should not" "There is no way in this world"  Maybe there are too many things happening. Is it possible that there is a second person named Yi Xin in the Liao Kingdom?" Lin Zhao asked casually.  Not wanting to, Xiao Guanyin said leisurely: "There is indeed a person named Yixin in Daliao, but" "Ah? No, right!" Lin Zhao almost spit out all the water in his mouth "Xiao Hujian, whose pseudonym is Yixin, how many years ago?"  Previously, he followed the then emperor uncle Yelu Chongyuan and his son to rebel, and was defeated and died in the water" Lin Zhao suddenly remembered some details and asked hurriedly: "Did the body be found at that time?" "No" "Then  Maybe he's not dead" Lin Zhao slapped his thigh and said, "That's right. Yelu Dilie was a member of the Chongyuan Party back then. If Xiao Hujian was not dead, it would be possible for him to come back for revenge Yelu Zhaosan knew his old friend.  , the nickname is also reasonable They arranged for the Liao envoy Xiao Jie to commit suicide in Bianjing to blame the Song Dynasty, just to provoke a war, fish in troubled waters, and seize military power. It is a pity that the case was discovered by me, and the chaos of blocking divination was added.  , the Liao State had no intention of sending troops, so they changed their plan and assassinated directly in Nabo" In this way, the messy thoughts in his mind suddenly became clear.  It¡¯s just that the Khitan¡¯s name is so deceptive that I almost misunderstood Yelu Yixin.  So when Yelu Jun went back to report the news, would the Lord of Liao misunderstand it?  Probably not. I hope they can explain it clearly.??, now I can only think on the bright side.  "If this is the case, Yelu Yixin is a loyal minister, then Nabo will not be so dangerous" A trace of joy flashed on Xiao Guanyin's face.  Lin Zhao regretted and said: "Maybe those who shouted were reinforcements, but unfortunately we missed it" "It's not your fault, your worries at the time were not unreasonable, you must be cautious!" Xiao Guanyin understood very well, and when he turned around, he found his daughter Yelu  After Terry ate a few pieces of dried meat and drank water, he fell asleep from exhaustion!  It is normal for a seven or eight-year-old girl to be unable to bear such a large amount of "exercise".  "We can only spend tonight in the wild!" This is an indisputable fact.  In the ninth month of the lunar calendar, the nights in Liaodong will be very cold.  Although lighting a fire can easily expose traces, if there is no campfire, it will definitely be freezing, and there may be wild animals, which will not survive.  Lin Zhao looked around and saw that the woods were dense, and the fire might not be visible unless it was at close range.  There is no way, there is no way to avoid the disaster, it can only be like this.  He immediately got up to collect firewood in the forest. As soon as he got up, his wound was affected, and he was in constant pain.  Xiao Guanyin was shocked and asked: "Are you injured?" "It doesn't matter!" But Lin Zhao's pale expression told her that the injury was definitely not serious. At the same time, he blamed himself for not noticing it, and said: "Let me take a look.  !¡± Lin Zhao smiled softly and said, ¡°Let¡¯s collect firewood while it¡¯s still dark, otherwise we won¡¯t be able to survive the night!¡±  If you are injured, you have no choice but to do so.  Thinking of spending tonight in the wild with a strange man, I felt strange.  There were a lot of dead trees in the forest in autumn, so the two of them finally collected a lot of firewood before dark.  At the same time, I found some dry vines and leaves and spread them on the ground, which could provide some warmth.  Fortunately, Pishijun's horse had a fire knife and flint in its horse bag, which saved him the hard work of drilling wood to make fire.  A bonfire was lit by the Liao River. Xiao Guanyin carried her sleeping daughter to the fire and then said: "Let me take a look at your wound!" It was very exciting to let the beautiful Queen of Liao inspect the wound with her bare back.  !  There is not much to worry about at the moment. It has been delayed for a long time. If the wound is not treated, it will be more troublesome and even life-threatening.  Lin Zhao immediately took off his clothes and asked Xiao Guanyin to help him deal with it.  Apart from her husband, Lin Zhao was the first man to be shirtless in front of her.  With a strong body appearing in front of him and a strong masculine aura permeating the air, Xiao Guanyin felt somewhat embarrassed.  However, Lin Zhao was the savior of her mother and daughter. Without him, both mother and daughter might not be able to survive.  Saving people is important, and now he is the doctor. Xiao Guanyin no longer hesitates and steps forward to bandage!  There was a five or six-inch long incision, and blood almost stained the entire back. Fortunately, I hid quickly and the wound was not deep, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.  Xiao Guanyin took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood, then said: "What should I do with the wound? Wash it with water?" He has never had any experience in this area, so naturally he has no experience.  "No, it will become infected it will become suppurative" If the raw water touches the wound, it will easily become infected if it is not handled properly.  There were no antibiotics in ancient times, and there are no trauma drugs now, so the risk is too great.  "Then what should we do?" The best way is to disinfect the wound to prevent infection. Lin Zhao already felt a little dizzy and his body was a little hot. If he didn't take care of it, it would be very dangerous.  But what to do?  Lin Zhao thought of animals licking their wounds. The saliva can play a certain disinfecting role, which was the only way at the moment.  The problem is that the wound is on the back and I can¡¯t reach it!  Is it difficult?  Seeing Xiao Guanyin next to him, Lin Zhao had a somewhat sexy and evil idea in his mind!  At the critical moment of life and death, he didn't care much anymore and said softly: "There is a way, but there are some I wonder if Queen Xiao can condescend" "What way?" Xiao Guanyin is only thinking about saving people at the moment. As long as he can do it, naturally,  Will not refuse.  "Salivahave you ever seen an animal lick its wounds with its tongue?"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 60: That Night

    A sweet tongue licking your back?  Xiao Guanyin's pretty face turned red instantly, her expression was unnatural, and there was some reproach between her brows.  what is this?  Could it be that he wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to be frivolous?  Lin Zhao said with a sarcastic smile: "Queen Xiao, please don't misunderstand me. I didn't mean that" "Thenwhat do you mean?" Xiao Guanyin was hesitant and his words were a little flustered.  "If the wound is not treated in time, suppuration will be very troublesome. If you have boiled water to clean the wound, it will be fine, but raw water will not work There is no healing medicine now, and the only thing that can disinfect is saliva, so"  Seeing Xiao Guanyin's embarrassed expression, Lin Zhao added: "Please Queen Xiao, please apply some on the wound with your fingersand then bandage the wound" As he spoke, Lin Zhao became silent.  .  On the one hand, it was because he was too tired from escaping today, and because he was injured and lost too much blood, Lin Zhao couldn't hold on anymore and fell asleep directly.  Beside the bonfire, Lin Zhao's naked back was exposed to the cold night, and the bloody wound looked a little scary.  What should I do?  Disinfect with saliva?  Xiao Guanyin put her delicate jade finger to her mouth, dipped it in some saliva and stretched it towards the wound.  When his fingertips touched the wound, Lin Zhao groaned softly in his sleep, obviously in unbearable pain.  No, this definitely won¡¯t work!  He would not say anything about the pain and would be slow, not to mention that applying saliva like this would look too dirty and would be harmful?  When Lin Zhao said this, he must be doing the next best thing. He didn't want to force me.  For a time, many thoughts came to Xiao Guanyin's mind. There was still a little blood oozing out of the wound. If it was not treated in time, would it be more serious or would he die?  Xiao Guanyin was a little scared, and at the same time quite entangled, the ideological struggle in her heart was fierce!  The cold wind was blowing, and it was a bit chilly, but Lin Zhao's naked skin began to feel a little hot!  Xiao Guanyin is prone to high fever after being injured. This fact is known to Xiao Guanyin. The injury is getting worse and there is not much time left for her to think about it.  He saved his mother and daughter, and it was right for him to put down his body and repay the benefactor.  What's more the so-called parent-like attitude of doctors, now that they are just trying to save people, they can't care about that much anymore!  Xiao Guanyin finally made up her mind, took a deep breath, and leaned down.  After a moment of hesitation, the sandalwood tongue touched Lin Zhao's back. Even though there was an unpleasant smell of blood and sweat, she held back and sucked out the blood with her seductive lips, and licked the seductive tongue mixed with body fluids.  Licking wounds.  In the wilderness by the Liao River, a bonfire was blazing, and a shocking scene happened. Queen Xiao Guanyin of the Liao Kingdom licked her back and healed the Song envoy Lin Zhao!  Because of the injury and blood loss, the exhaustion of fleeing, Xiao Guanyin's hesitation in treating the wound, and the cold, Lin Zhao began to have a fever and his whole body was hot.  While sleeping, I felt a strange warmth on my back.  The pain from the knife wound was lessening, and a slight trembling and numbing feeling spread across his back.  An intoxicating enjoyment passes through the texture, penetrates into the bone marrow, and then flows into the heart. The whole person is immersed in great enjoyment, as if floating on the clouds.  Immediately he entered a wonderful dream, and he returned to the days when he took his girlfriend to travel to the southwest.  The laughter of young men and women lingered in my ears, they visited the lake and admired the flowers, they fed each other and teased each other. The scenes of being intimate with each other came to mind one by one. That elegant face kept appearing in front of my eyes. I wanted to catch it but couldn't, regrettably.  A night without happiness, a night spent in two places, made him regretful and anxious A few scenes later, Lin Zhaozheng felt regretful. His girlfriend's figure appeared next to him again, and his sweet smile appeared in front of him again.  It felt like she was back at the scenic spot by the lake, in the hotel room before she fell into the water The warm bath water was very comfortable to bathe in. She rubbed her back, not to mention how much she enjoyed it, how ecstatic she was.  A pretty, yet pitiful face appeared in front of his eyes, and Lin Zhao knew that she was shy.  I thought to myself: Don't worry, I will definitely be gentler Desire rose and suddenly filled the whole body. The whole body was extremely hot, and a tent was already set up under the body.  Unable to wait any longer, Lin Zhao stood up, grabbed his girlfriend's smooth jade hand, and pulled her into his arms Xiao Guanyin treated Lin Zhao's wound, got dressed, then rinsed his mouth and added some  I bought firewood and went to take care of my daughter again.  ??Then I came to visit Lin Zhao again. He had a fever. What should I do if this situation continues?  Xiao Guanyin planned to get a wet cloth to cool him down, but when he turned to leave, Lin Zhao suddenly grabbed his hand.  "Don't go!" Lin Zhao held her slender hand tightly, closing his eyes as if murmuring in his sleep.  Then he pulled Xiao Guanyin into his arms with a sudden pull.  "Ah!" Xiao Guanyin exclaimed, she didn't expect such a thing to happen.?, hurriedly wanted to get rid of Lin Zhao, and whispered at the same time: "Envoy Lin, what are you wake up" She didn't know whether Lin Zhao was pretending to be awake and deliberately frivolous; or whether he was sleeping and losing his mind.  ?  "Don't go!" Lin Zhao hugged her tightly in his arms, then turned over and pressed the beauty under him.  Xiao Guanyin exclaimed again. Seeing her daughter Yelutri's body shaking slightly, she almost woke up and was very embarrassed.  She had no choice but to hold it back, not daring to make a loud noise. She absolutely couldn't let her daughter see such an ambiguous scene.  "Envoy Lin wake up let me go" Xiao Guanyin protested in a low voice, desperately trying to break away from Lin Zhao's arms.  Unfortunately, Lin Zhao was too strong and couldn't break free.  Immediately, I felt something hard touching my private parts through my clothes Oh my God!  He was going to Xiao Guanyin was horrified. Having been a woman for many years, she naturally knew what was going on It was a pity that all her efforts were in vain. Lin Zhao pressed her firmly under him, and soon his broad and strong hands began to  Lifting her dress then, the big mouth suddenly touched her pink neck and cheeks, and then completely covered her cherry mouth Xiao Guanyin was completely defeated, maybe because she had been ignored by Yelu Hongji for too long.  , the lonely and resentful body seemed to be ignited by the powerful masculine aura.  She is very aware of her identity and is unwilling to be forced. However, under such an offensive, resistance has completely lost its meaning and she is gradually giving up Some thoughts can't help but appear in her mind. Today's sacrifice for rescue, there were couplets before.  "Conveying love", thinking of those second couplets, I was moved: He understands me, like a close friend Xiao Guanyin immediately thought of the "Luo Shen Fu" again. Could it be that I am the Luo Shen in his heart?  For a moment, her thoughts were confused, and she was completely submerged in Lin Zhao's majestic embrace. She began to feel a little intoxicated, her whole body began to become hot, and her breathing became rapid The broad hands caressed her back, and the heavy kiss almost made her suffocate.  Then the strong thing suddenly entered the dark place, and along with a hint of pain, a warm current entered her body, impacting her delicate body crazily.  Maybe I have been lonely for too long, and my long-awaited body encounters the rain, and the long-lost joy and ecstasy fill my body.  At this moment, she forgot her identity and everything around her, couldn't help but cater to it, and was completely immersed in the beauty of the clouds Beside the bonfire, everything became unreal, low moans, two "  "Lost" figure rolled obliviously.  Yelutri woke up from his sleep. Through his hazy sleepy eyes, through the rising flames, he could vaguely see two figures that were almost fused together and shaking constantly.  The little princess was extremely tired, and immediately closed her eyes and fell asleep That night, Lin Zhao had a dream, a very real dream!  In his dream, he reunited with his former school beauty girlfriend from the Chinese Department. This time he seized the opportunity and pushed his shy girlfriend directly.  As for those symbolic resistances, they were completely understood as half-hearted and ignored by him.  So a night of ecstasy, lingering love, two nights and two habitats The Liaohe River flows quietly, the trees on both sides of the bank are silent, the bonfires are swaying, a wonderful night PS: After watching it, I went to vote for Zhang Sanjiang, thank you!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 61, Tender Memory

    The morning light is dim and it's dawn.  Xiao Guanyin woke up very early and sat blankly next to the fire that was about to go out, her mind still not getting over the madness last night.  Why did you fall into his arms out of nowhere?  Get carried away and crazy with him?  The majestic Queen of the Liao Kingdom, the mother of four children, unexpectedly had a one-night affair with an envoy from an "enemy country" who was ten years younger than herself.  Anyone who hears it will think it is a big joke and shocking, but it really happened.  Xiao Guanyin felt a little remorseful and kept blaming herself in her heart. When did she become a shameless slut?  Actually getting along with Renye?  And with her daughter beside her, even though she was sleeping, she still felt a strong sense of guilt.  Lin Zhao, I hate you so much!  Xiao Guanyin resented the young and frivolous Song envoy, and licking his back was an unprecedented limit.  He was so rude, so bold She was forced, and the hint in her heart made her feel less guilty.  But as soon as I changed my mind, I fell into deeper self-blame.  He couldn¡¯t help but think of the madness in the clouds last night, and deep down he didn¡¯t seem to blame Lin Zhao too much.  After all, there is an element of half-heartedness, and there is still a lot of yearning in my heart, and I even actively cater to him.  ¡°Perhaps she has been lonely for too long, last night was so wonderful, and the long-lost happiness made her enjoy it very much.  Moreover, in the special environment of the wild, there is also the excitement of having an affair, which is a completely different experience.  With all these things, how could it be Lin Zhao¡¯s fault alone?  It turns out that I am so lewd and "dirty" in my heart!  When she woke up and returned to her dignified and noble status as a queen, etiquette, justice and shame kept pouring into her mind, and Xiao Guanyin fell into defensive self-criticism Xiao Guanyin shook his head vigorously, wanting to forget, but this night was too special, no matter what  They are all lingering and destined to become unforgettable memories in this life.  She turned around and glanced at Lin Zhao, who was still sleeping soundly. She didn't expect that the elegant scholar could be so rough and elegant in his sleep.  I wanted to hate him, but the hatred could never be gathered together.  Thinking of the previous bits and pieces, as well as everything yesterday, not only does there not be much hatred in my heart, but there is a faint nostalgia, and there is a tendency to love out of hate "Aru Aru" Lin Zhao seemed to be whispering in his sleep.  .  He is calling another woman?  Could it be that he mistook me for another woman last night?  Xiao Guanyin heard clearly, and was suddenly startled, a little angry, and a little lost for no reason Unexpectedly, after a night of romance, she turned out to be just a substitute, and never entered his heart.  It seems that he is indeed in a coma and has lost his mind. What happened last night must be just a dream to him!  Inadvertently, subconsciously, Xiao Guanyin seemed to hope that Lin Zhao was awake, hoping that he would remember his gentleness What's going on?  A strange emotion filled my mind and lingered for a long time.  Xiao Guanyin, who had melancholy eyes, immediately shook her head again. It¡¯s okay, both of them can just regard it as a wonderful dream.  A one-night romance, a real and unreal memory, treasured deep in his heart If he doesn't remember, that matter will become an eternal secret and sink to the bottom of the Liao River forever.  There is no need to worry about secrets being leaked, endangering reputation, status, or life In fact, Lin Zhao has already woken up, and he has also woken up from last night's dream.  At first, he only thought that the affair last night was just a dream, but in retrospect, it was so real.  After wondering for a long time and trying hard to recall some details of last night, I remembered that there was Xiao Guanyin with a similar appearance next to me.  I was injured last night and had a fever. I was a little confused, but not completely unconscious.  When Xiao Guanyin wasn't paying attention, he squinted his eyes and looked at her secretly. Lin Zhao saw some clues with his complicated expression full of love, loss, helplessness and hatred.  After extrapolating a few things from his own situation, Lin Zhao came to a shocking conclusion!  Last night, the Queen of Liao was forced to sleep! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? "It must be that after having a fever last night, I was unbearably hot and confused. I vaguely thought that Xiao Guanyin was my girlfriend from the previous life, and forced her to go to Wushan together.  ¡°I was entangled before because of Xiao Guanyin¡¯s similar appearance, and I may have had a slight thought in my heart, but then it passed by, but now it has completely become a fact.  "Xiao Guanyin is the queen of the Liao Kingdom. I don't know how she will hate me?"  If word of this spreads, it would be strange to have him cut into pieces by Liao Lord Yelu Hongji. I guess even that boy Yelu Jun would fight for him What should I do?  After a moment of panic, Lin Zhao thought about a problem clearly.  There were only three people in the wild last night. Yelutri was a child and fell asleep again without knowing anything.  Xiao Guanyin is the person involved and the victim, but will she leak the matter?  Or cry to your husband and ask for help?Revenge?  The answer is obviously no, unless she doesn't want to be the queen and is seeking death.     well!  For the first time in ancient times, it disappeared like this!  But if you think about it carefully, it seems that such a beautiful blessing is not a loss And judging from the previous couplets and related historical records, Xiao Guanyin is also a lonely and resentful woman in the palace.  It was true that he forced her to do it last night. Who knows that she didn't give in half-heartedly, and maybe she was very happy and enjoying it.  Of course, after all, this behavior is so rude and disrespectful, Xiao Guanyin will feel hatred in his heart.  She is the Queen of the Liao Kingdom. Now that she is on her territory, it is easy to find some tricks to deal with her.  No, we have to find a way to reduce Queen Xiao's hatred So Lin Zhao pretended not to wake up, and murmured the nickname of his previous girlfriend in his dream. This was deliberately meant for Xiao Guanyin to hear.  Just tell Empress Xiao that this was a misunderstanding. I didn¡¯t know it was you, but I was just having an affair with my ex-girlfriend in my dream.  This would more or less go along with Xiao Guanyin's wishes. After all, she didn't want such a romantic affair to be spread. At the same time, it also blocked her mouth so that she wouldn't be able to settle accounts with herself!  Lin Zhao kept pretending to be asleep until the little princess Yelutri woke up and asked: "Mother, what's wrong with him? He still can't get up?" "Envoy Lin was injured and sick, and he slept all night!" Xiao Guanyin was trying to cover up the truth.  He might as well have his daughter be a witness for him.  "Oh!" Yelutri nodded, and a hazy scene vaguely flashed through his mind. After all, he was too young, so he didn't care.  Lin Zhao smiled in his heart when he heard this, and then "wake up".  His face was still a little pale and his body looked a little weak. In addition to his injuries, it was also due to his madness last night.  But the anger has dissipated very well, and now I no longer have a fever.  "Queen Xiao, Third Princess, how long have I been sleeping? What time is it now?" Lin Zhao still pretended to be confused.  He really doesn¡¯t know anything?  Xiao Guanyin's heart was moved, and a trace of shy doubt flashed across his face, and he replied: "It's early in the morning, it's probably already Chen time." "Oh!" Lin Zhao nodded and looked at Xiao Guanyin secretly. Compared with yesterday's dusty life, today's  There is a faint rosy color on the beauty's face, probably the result of moisturizing herself last night.  However, there is still a hint of lingering sadness in the corner of his eyebrows, and he is also a little hasty and shy when speaking, and he even dares not look directly into his own eyes.  Youdao is like a husband and wife, and Lin Zhao also has some complicated feelings for Xiao Guanyin, and really wants to step forward to express his concern.  But his reason told him that he must calm down, and he swallowed the words as soon as they reached his lips.  "Envoy Lin" Xiao Guanyin hesitated for a moment and asked, "What should we do now?" "Today, let's go back to Nabo and check the news, and then make other plans!" In the current situation, a wounded person  and two women, unable to travel far without assistance.  In addition, I am not familiar with the place where I live, so I can't make a difference at all. Survival is a problem.  Xiao Guanyin asked in a low voice: "How is your injury? Can you do it?" "It doesn't matter, you can do it!" Lin Zhao endured the pain in his back and carried Yelutri onto the horse to give her mother, and accidentally touched her again  In the hands of a beautiful woman.  Xiao Guanyin felt as if she had been shocked by an electric shock. A numb feeling flashed through her like an electric current. She was so scared that she quickly withdrew her hands subconsciously Lin Zhao understood in his heart and pretended not to know. He smiled, turned around and climbed onto the horse's back with difficulty Identified based on the current flow of the Liao River.  direction, trying to find the way back to Nabo.  They had not gone far when they heard someone shouting: "Queen, princessmother, Terryenvoy LinLin ZhaoDongyang" Lin Zhao and Xiao Guanyin were both overjoyed, this time it was absolutely  There could be no mistake, because they heard the voices of Yelu Jun and Zeng Gong.  After a day of escaping, I was finally saved

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 62: Yi Xin is good at scheming

    A sudden rebellion in Nabo, Liaodong, was actually a continuation of the rebellion by Emperor Taishu Yelu Chongyuan five years ago.  Xiao Hu, one of the key members of the rebel party, managed to survive after being thrown into the water.  A few years later, he planned again and colluded with Yelu Dilie, the envoy of Changning Palace, Yelu Naye, nephew of King Yelu Zhaosan of Beiyuan, as well as Yelu Zhi, Yelu Ji, Xiao Jie and many others, intending to rebel for revenge and seize power.  Their original plan was to take advantage of earthquakes and floods in the Song Dynasty to deliberately create conflicts and trigger a war between Song and Liao.  , took the opportunity to fish in troubled waters, gained military power and strengthened his strength.  Therefore, Xiao Jie committed suicide in Bianjing and blamed the Song Dynasty in order to use it as an excuse.  "It's a pity that they were unlucky. The case was solved by Lin Zhao. Not only did they lose their excuse, but their ulterior motives also aroused the suspicion of the monarchs and ministers of Liao.  In addition, there was a divination rebellion within the Liao Kingdom, which made it temporarily inconvenient to raise troops abroad, causing their plan to fail and they also faced the risk of exposure.  They were originally in a difficult situation. At this time, Yelu Hongji, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty, led a small number of Pishi troops to hunt in the Liaohe River.  This allowed Xiao Hujian and others to see a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, an opportunity that was enough to reverse the situation and win quickly.  They are preparing to directly assassinate Yelu Hongji, create chaos, support others to rise to power, and gain power and benefits themselves.  The original plan was very clever, taking advantage of the horse racing to create chaos and attract the Pishi Army to come to the rescue.  Then Nabo was empty, and the assassins assassinated Yelu Hongji and Yelu Yixin, resulting in a leaderless situation. Yelu Dilie's Changning Army would completely control the situation.  The reality was almost as they expected, but something went wrong during the final implementation.  The Lord of Liao seemed to be prepared in advance. The assassination failed and the mutiny had to be advanced.  Yelu Hongji and others were caught off guard, and were already planning to break out under the protection of the Pishi Guards.  At this critical moment, 50,000 troops from Yongxing Palace and Jiqing Palace arrived in time and surrounded the Changning Army. The rebellion was stifled at the very beginning.  Yelu Dilie, Yelu Ji and others were still daydreaming and were still confused, but they were inexplicably captured directly. ?????????? Then he designed to lure Xiao and Hu into a meeting. Unfortunately, he thought that his revenge would be avenged and victory was in sight.  As soon as he showed up, he was caught by the elites of the Liao Kingdom and became a prisoner of rebels again.  There are always many coincidences in the world. Xiao Hu¡¯s cousin Yi Xin has the same name as Yelu Yi Xin.  At first, both of them were heroes who had a bright future in the Liao Kingdom and were awarded the title of marquis and general.  "It's a pity that God's will plays tricks on people. They have the same name but different fates!"  Although Xiao Hujian, who stutters and is ugly, does a good job, he is far behind Yelu Yixin.  There is a record in "History of the Liao Dynasty": Yelu Yixin knew about the affairs of the Privy Council of the North Courtyard, and when Hu saw that he was under Yixin, he felt dissatisfied.  It is precisely because of this that Xiao Hujian felt jealous, and eventually participated in the rebellion of Yelu Zhongyuan and his son, in an attempt to surpass Yelu Yixin in an alternative way.  Unfortunately, the bet was wrong, the gamble failed, the army was defeated and there was no way out.  Fortunately, he escaped death by drowning, and came back a few years later to prepare for revenge and rebellion, but he didn't want to be strangled in the initial stage by Yelu Yixin again.  Seeing that Xiao Hu was once again a prisoner, he shouted unwillingly in prison and even tended to go crazy. Maybe it was God's will!  As for Yeluna, who dreamed that his uncle would ascend the throne and he might become the crown prince, he took advantage of the opportunity and ran away. He is currently a bereaved dog, and his head may be missing tomorrow.  Nabo has temporarily regained its composure, but many people¡¯s hearts cannot calm down!  "Your Majesty, please rest. I'll leave the matter of finding the queen, the third princess and the Song envoy to you!" Yelu Yixin bowed and said in the Nabo tent.  Yelu Hongji, Lord of the Liao Dynasty, was sitting on the dragon throne, his face was full of exhaustion, his bloodshot eyes were full of anger, and his whole person looked like a wild beast about to go crazy.  It¡¯s no wonder that on the day of Tian¡¯an Festival, his birthday, a rebellion broke out, and it happened in Nabo.  He himself was almost killed, and his wife and children were also hunted to varying degrees. The situation was quite chaotic.  Although the rebellion was stopped in time, it had already caused inevitable consequences.  Envoys from all over the world were all busy. When the news spread, the Liao Kingdom and his emperor would definitely lose face and become a laughingstock.  The most important thing now is that his wife and young daughter, as well as an envoy from the Song Dynasty, are still missing, and his life or death is uncertain, which inevitably makes him very worried.  "It doesn't matter, have all the search personnel been sent out?" Yelu Hongji waved his hand and asked in a deep voice.  Yelu Yixin nodded and said: "Five thousand people were sent to search nearby. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally led the people there. There must be news soon!" "Well, as soon as possible!" Yelu Yixin then asked: "By the way,  Have all the rebels been arrested? " "Yelu Dilie and Yelu Ji have been captured, and Xiao Hujian has also been trapped. I have sent people to Nanjing to arrest them.?Yeluzhi.  Now only Yeluna has temporarily escaped, but Jiqing Palace has sent people to hunt him down!  "Yel¨¹ Yixin reported hurriedly. The result was quite satisfactory. Yelu Hongji nodded and said: "Okay, catch Yelu Na as soon as possible. If you want to see the person alive, if you want to see the body, you must never see anything like this again.  .  If you beat a snake but don't die, you will be harmed by it instead, so you have to guard against it!  ??Also, immediately conduct a thorough investigation of the palace guards to see if anyone else is colluding with the rebel party?  Yelu Dilie is a god damn man. I have treated him so kindly, but he doesn¡¯t want to repay the kindness. He actually colluded with the rebel party to murder me!  " Yelu Yixin was overjoyed. This was a perfect opportunity to bring in some private goods and eliminate dissidents in a fair and honest manner. "Thanks to you for mobilizing the Jiqing Army and Yongxing Army in time this time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous!  Yelu Hongji seemed to be praising him, but then he changed the subject and said, "It's just that the reinforcements arrived in such a timely manner. Is it a coincidence?"  Could it be that you are not a prophet?  " What a heart-breaking statement! Yelu Yixin's heart tightened. He knew that the emperor had suspicions, so he had to be cautious! This time he did notice some clues and was prepared before. It was an excellent opportunity for him. Naturally  He can't let it go. It's just that the operation is not perfect, and some traces are indeed suspicious. But he has already thought of the explanation. "Your Majesty, you gave me orders before coming to Nabo to mobilize the palace guards.  Guard.  Originally I thought Changning and Pishijun were enough.  But I felt that in Liaodong, a place where fish and dragons were mixed, they mobilized the two palaces for caution. Fortunately, they arrived in time. I was really lucky!  " "Then why didn't you report it in detail before?  "Yelu Hongji continued to ask. Yelu Yixin pretended to be aggrieved and said: "Your Majesty just asked me to handle some small things" "Oh!  "Yel¨¹ Hongji remembered that he vaguely said similar words, but he couldn't remember clearly. Although Yelu Yixin was loyal enough to him, there was no need to worry, but this army Yelu Hongji suddenly realized that he, the shopkeeper, was too  It¡¯s too casual, but some things still have to be controlled in your own hands. ¡°Yixin, of course I know your loyalty. You did a good job this time, but you should report it to me in time in the future!  "Yelu Hongji did not forget to give a few words of encouragement, and at the same time, he also reminded and hammered. Yelu Yixin bowed and said: "I will remember your Majesty's teachings!  "Finally, he escaped safely, and there was already sweat on his back. Then he asked hesitantly: "Your Majesty, Yelu Zhaosanhow should we deal with it?  ¡± The reason why Xiao Hujian coerced Yelu Zhaosan was because they had the ability to launch a rebellion, but were unable to control the subsequent situation. There are currently three most powerful ministers in the Liao Kingdom, King Yelv Renxian of Song, King Yelv Yixin of Zhao, and  It was Yelu Zhaosan, the king of Beiyuan, who led the army to suppress the rebellion, and the other was a confidant of the Lord of Liao. Only by winning over Yelu Zhaosan, the king of Beiyuan, not to mention the uncle-nephew relationship of Yelu Naye, the possibility of success would be greatly increased.  . It¡¯s a pity that Yelu Zhaosan was a loyal and tough guy and didn¡¯t agree at all. He was temporarily put under house arrest by Xiao Huji. After all, his nephew Yelu Na also participated in the rebellion and deliberately murdered the prince and the queen.  Now, how to deal with Yelu Zhao San has become a problem. "Your Majesty, the King of Beiyuan is innocent. He has never agreed to betray the party through coercion and inducement. I hope that your Majesty will be dealt with lightly" Yelu Yixin pleaded in a low voice.  Hong Ji shook his head and said: "You have to be careful of the lessons learned by Yelu's enemies, not to mention that Yelu should be cut into pieces. It is an indisputable fact that Zhao Sanjiao was not strict However, after all, he did not waver and did not betray me.  He won't be punished, but the King of the North Courtyard let him stop being a criminal and let him go home and rest!  !  ¡± Yelu Yixin was very proud, and he took the opportunity to move the North Court King Yelu Zhao San. What an unexpected big gain! In this way, the situation of the Liao Kingdom developed from a three-legged confrontation to a confrontation between two powers. This time to save the emperor and quell the rebellion, the emperor  He has made great achievements in front of him, and his prestige in the hearts of his subjects has risen rapidly, and he has accumulated the capital to compete with Yelvren. Yelvren is already old, and he will not be able to compete for long, and he will not be able to compete with himself in the future.  He is the leading figure among tens of thousands of people. When he thinks of this, Yelu Yixin is very proud!  Being looked down upon and humiliated, subjected to hardships and humiliations.  It is precisely because of this that Yelu Yixin has a slightly twisted psychology and an unusual desire for power.  It is precisely because of this that he wants to eliminate his opponents one by one, step up to the top, and strive to dominate the world.  Especially with the improvement of status, this kind of heart becomes even more distorted.  In the end, when he felt that the heir to the empire, Prince Yelu Jun, was threatening his power??, he actually took action without any politeness His behavior was nothing short of crazy. Of course, this is all for later!  At this moment, soldiers outside the tent came to report: "The queen, the third princess, and the Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao have been found, safe and sound, and are escorting them back to Naibao!"

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 63, Butterfly Wings

    It was on the way back to Nabo that Lin Zhao learned the general story from Zeng Gong.  The process was almost as expected, but the result was a bit unexpected. It turned out that Yelu Yixin had been prepared for it!  The arrival of the reinforcements was too coincidental, and coupled with some historical records, Lin Zhao vaguely felt that it seemed more like Yelu Yixin's earlier plan and a drama directed by Yelu Yixin.  It was really tragic for Xiao Hujian. He didn¡¯t expect that when the mantis stalked the cicada, there was also an oriole behind it.  Yelu Yixin has grasped the situation quite well, and there is no clue to it, so this can only be a coincidence.  Not only that, but achieving a great achievement at the same time can be said to be both fame and fortune.  Yi Xin is really good at calculating!  Regarding the rebellion, Lin Zhao did not ask in detail. He had other things he was more concerned about.  On the way back, as a wounded man, he had his wounds treated and bandaged by doctors, and then took a carriage.  Zeng Gong immediately boarded the car and walked with him, and said with concern: "Dongyang, how is the injury? It doesn't matter!" "It doesn't matter, it's just a flesh wound!" The wound was not serious. Xiao Guanyin helped treat the wound, and the doctor just applied medicine and bandaged it.  It will heal soon.  Zeng Gong sighed: "This night is very worrying. Fortunately, you are safe and sound. It can be seen that good people have their own destiny!" "Where? I'm worried about you!" Lin Zhao shook his head with a wry smile and asked: "Can the envoy please  Is there any loss? Where are the Jurchen warriors Su An and Gailibo? "This is undoubtedly the issue that Lin Zhao is most concerned about, and it makes him feel a little worried when he thinks about it.  Mentioning this matter, Zeng Gong's expression dimmed and he was silent for a moment before saying: "Although the Liao reinforcements arrived in time, the mission was inevitably attacked. We lost more than two hundred soldiers before we managed to escape" "  What?" Lin Zhao was suddenly startled and furious.  After a little thought, he realized that this might be a strategy of Xiao Hujian and others to involve the Song envoys, or even to frame the fault, and then trigger a war.  As long as Song and Liao go to war, the Khitans will share their hatred of the outside world, and the momentum of opposition to them will decrease, giving them time to gain a firm foothold.  Unfortunately, in the end, it was all in vain, and it was the innocent Song Dynasty soldiers who were harmed.  Zeng Gong continued: "That day not long after you and Empress Xiao escaped, reinforcements rushed to rescue you. Almost all the warriors who were separated from the rear were sacrificed, but only Su An was seriously injured and was saved.  We went back to rescue him, but now his life or death is uncertain" In an instant, Lin Zhao felt as if he had been hit hard in the chest!  At that time, it was a near-death situation. I had expected such a result, but I still had a little luck.  Now that he heard this cruel fact, Lin Zhao felt sad and almost wanted to cry.  In the face of life and death, who is more noble than others?  The soldiers of the Forbidden Army and the Pishi Army fought hard to cut off the rear and won themselves a chance to escape.  Gailibo and those Jurchen warriors were even more righteous. Although they saved his son's life, they were insignificant compared to the rewards they received from others.  For him, dozens of Jurchen warriors risked their lives without hesitation or fear of life and death. How can there be such a way to repay kindness in the world?  Lin Zhao felt that he owed them too much.  I cared so much about the Jurchens before, and even disliked them in my heart Now think about how narrow-minded and "despicable" I am Zeng Gong understood Lin Zhao's mood very well, patted his arms and comforted them: "It's time to thank them properly.  You are injured, so don¡¯t be too sad!¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Lin Zhao nodded gently, holding back the sadness in his heart, his eyes already moist.  As soon as he returned to Nabo, without caring about anything else, Lin Zhao went straight to the camp to visit the seriously injured Su An.  The vigorous Su Bozhou was lying on the hospital bed, his body covered with a white cloth wrapped around his wounds, with faint traces of red blood oozing from it.  "How serious is his injury?" Lin Zhao took a look, feeling very sad, and turned around to ask the accompanying doctor.  "There were twelve cuts on his body, and he was bleeding too much. If he hadn't been in good health, an ordinary person wouldn't have been able to survive." The doctor said with emotion: "Thanks to the timely rescue, he himself is strong enough, and the Lord of Liao sent many valuables."  The medicinal materials saved a life" Hearing this, Lin Zhao felt a little relieved and warned: "Please be more careful, sir, to make him recover!" "Don't worry, Mr. Lin, I will do my best!"  Su An seemed to feel something, the muscles on his pale face were slightly moved, and then he opened his eyes slightly.  When he saw Lin Zhao, his eyes suddenly brightened and he was very happy.  Perhaps for him, no matter how much sacrifice he made, it was worth it as long as he protected Lin Zhao.  Not only is it his duty, but he does it willingly.  "Mr. Lin, youjust be fine!" Su An struggled to open his mouth to speak, with a slight smile on his lips and his voice was a little weak.  "It's okay, don't worry, take good care of yourself, my good brother!" At this time, he still hasn'tLin Zhao was deeply moved by the fact that the reporter cared about me. From today on, he is a dead brother.  The words "good brothers" came into his ears, and Su An was moved in his heart. The eyes of these two strong men became a little moist.  Su An's expression dimmed and he said softly: "Young Master, Chief Wanyan He told me to take care of his son before he died. Now I have to trouble the Young Master first" "That's right. You can rest in peace and recuperate. Leave this matter to me.  "It's up to Lin Zhao to accept the last words of his benefactor Gai Libo.  After coming out, Lin Zhaocai asked Zeng Gong: "Where are the people from the Wanyan Department now?" Zeng Gong's expression was a little unnatural, and Lin Zhao instantly had an ominous premonition, could it be?  He didn't dare to think about it any more.  "The Jurchen Beida Palace seemed to be involved in this rebellion. There were massacres among them The Wanyan tribe was the victim, and dozens of people who stayed in Nabo died in the rebellion. At that time, the wife of leader Wanyan brought  The child came to our camp for follow-up consultation with a doctor, and was lucky to escape" Zeng Gong sighed: "Later, Mrs. Wanyan learned that her husband and tribal warriors had all died, and she committed suicide in grief, leaving only a lonely person.  The child" Someone had already brought the child over while he was talking. This time Lin Zhao took the initiative to take Wanyan Aguda's hand affectionately, feeling mixed emotions in his heart.  The little guy was licking his fingers and giggling in his arms. He had no idea that his parents were dead and he had become a poor orphan His parents died to save him, and Gailibo gave up his life in order to repay his kindness.  You can ignore it.  This life-saving grace was too heavy, and the only repayment was to take good care of this child After concentrating for a moment, Lin Zhao thought of a way to get the best of both worlds. He planned to bring Wanyan Bones and Bones back to Bianjing to raise him.  In this way, he can repay Gailibo's life-saving grace, and at the same time, after changing his growing environment, Wanyan Aguda will no longer be able to become Jin Taizu.  The leader died in Liaoyang, and the Wanyan tribe was seriously injured. It will be very difficult for them to rise again.  Then whether the Jurchens can still be unified and strong becomes an unknown.  It is undeniable that sometimes heroes create the situation. Without an outstanding leader, the development trajectory of a tribe will deviate a lot If Wanyan Aguda is taken away, will Jingkang still happen?  Lin Zhao asked softly in his heart "With the knot in his heart untangled, he no longer has to worry about the Jurchens and Wanyanbu."  Lin Zhao lowered his head and glanced at the little guy in his arms, and said softly: "Since we are going to the Central Plains, I might as well change your Chinese name to Yan Gu, hehe!" From this moment on, Jin Taizu  Wanyan Aguda will no longer appear.  There is only one child, Yan Gu, who grew up happily under the sky of the Song Dynasty Because of Lin Zhao's arrival, inadvertently, the historical trend a few years later has quietly changed The butterfly that traveled through time has already fluttered its wings, and no one knows it.  How much change will it bring to the world?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 64: Return Date Arrives

    That night, the Lord of Liao hosted a banquet to calm the envoys of the Song Dynasty and express his gratitude at the same time!  If it weren¡¯t for Lin Zhao, it would have been difficult for Queen Xiao Guanyin and her daughter to return safely. Even those Jurchen warriors who fought to the death did so for Lin Zhao¡¯s face.  Furthermore, there was chaos in Nabo, and more than 200 guards of the Song Dynasty mission were killed or injured. It was necessary to calm the Song envoys and compensate them At present, the internal affairs of Liao Dynasty were unstable, and it was necessary to maintain friendly relations with the Song Dynasty.  What's more, they were the ones who were in the wrong this time. As a big country, they still have this responsibility.  For the rebellion within the Liao Kingdom, the Song envoy fully expressed his understanding. Now that the Lord of the Liao had such a polite invitation, he naturally could not refuse it.  What's more, the dinner can be regarded as an opportunity to deepen the relationship between Song and Liao, and make it clear what needs to be resolved.  Lin Zhao had a strange thought in his mind, wondering if he could see Xiao Guanyin tonight?  When night came, several Song envoys, guided by the Liao people, came to the Liao Lord's tent, where the dinner would be held.  A rebellion caused the Liao State to implicate the Song Dynasty envoys. The Song envoys were full of confidence and waited for the Liao State to apologize.  The suicide of Liao envoy Xiao Jie in Bianjing also came to light. The important mission of this envoy was completed, because several envoys were relaxed.  What greeted him at the door was Yelu Yixin. Now his status in the Liao Kingdom has risen sharply. It also shows that the Liao Kingdom attaches great importance to and treats the Song envoys favorably.  "Envoy Lin, everyone in the Liao Dynasty is grateful for saving our queen and princess yesterday!" After saying hello, Yelu Yixin came to Lin Zhao with a smile on his face and a very friendly attitude.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Everywhere, it's all right, not to mention to save myself, right? It's His Highness King Zhao who mobilized troops in time to put down the rebellion and eliminate the traitors."  Give the thieves an opportunity!" Yelu Yixin was polite and seemed to blame himself.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "But His Royal Highness King Zhao seems to be lucky. Whether it is earlier or later you will miss a big contribution!" Yelu Yixin's expression was a little unnatural for a moment. Could it be that this boy saw it?  What comes out?  But as long as the emperor doesn't care, this matter doesn't matter.  Lin Zhao was just trying to test, and after he gained something, he immediately laughed and said: "What a coincidence. God has shown mercy on your country. I am really envious. Congratulations to King Zhao!" "You're welcome, you're welcome! Your Majesty is waiting for your distinguished envoys.  , please!" Yelu Yixin laughed, quickly changed the subject, and invited a few people into the camp.  Yelu Hongji, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty, stood up and said with a smile: "Welcome everyone, please take a seat!" Although Lin Zhao's bright tongue made him disgraced yesterday morning, he was very angry at that time.  "But he saved his wife and daughter, and his son Yelujun's escape was also due to others.  Yesterday's trivial grievances were naturally forgotten, and Lin Zhao was politely greeted to take a seat, and he was seated.  Although Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong were ranked first, Lin Zhao's contribution lies in discovering the rebellion and rescuing the queen and princess of Liao Kingdom, in exchange for their lives, which is incomparable to them.  So the two elders sat back voluntarily and gave up their seats. Lin Zhao smiled and declined politely.  Yelu Hongji smiled and said: "I am really responsible for what happened yesterday, thanks to envoy Lin. If you and Jun'er had not discovered the traitor's plot in time, I would not have been able to mobilize the army in time to put down the rebellion." "No, it's just a coincidence. Your Majesty is serious!" Lin  Zhao secretly thought, you should thank King Zhao, it was Yelu Yixin who did the job well.  It's just that this guy was aware of it, but he didn't give a warning and didn't care about the safety of Xiao Guanyin and Yelujun?  Could it be that he is thinking of murder now?  Yelu Hongji smiled and said: "It's all thanks to you that the queen and Terry were safe and sound last night. I've thanked you first. The queen and Terry will come out to express their thanks in person later!" "No, your majesty is too polite. Song Liao is  In a country of brothers, I should save the queen and princess!" Lin Zhao was polite while secretly cursing, if he knew that I slept with your wife last night, let alone thanking me, he would probably kill me immediately with a knife, right?  Speaking of which, being alone with Xiao Guanyin last night did not seem to arouse any suspicion or speculation?  You have to be careful later, especially after Xiao Guanyin arrives, you should be more careful with your expressions and movements, and you must not dare to let others see your features.  A moment later, Xiao Guanyin arrived with a pair of children.  Lin Zhao carefully took a look at Xiao Guanyin. She was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had light makeup on her face. She was graceful and elegant. She was still the most magnificent, noble and elegant Queen of Liao Dynasty.  "However, if you observe carefully, Queen Xiao's eyes seem to be a little inflexible. After entering the tent, she kept looking straight ahead without squinting at all.  Being dignified seemed a bit too much, but Lin Zhao knew in his heart that the beauty didn't want to or didn't dare to look at him now!  "See your majesty!" Xiao Guanyin took a pair of children and paid homage to you.   "Queen, there is no need to be polite. I am hosting a banquet for the Song Dynasty envoy tonight. Envoy Lin has saved your life and Terry's life. Please express your gratitude quickly!" Yelu Hongji was a conscientious person and made arrangements quickly.  "Yes!" Xiao Guanyin nodded, turned around and walked to the envoy of Song Dynasty.  This time, he had no choice but to look directly at Lin Zhao. The moment his eyes made contact, Xiao Guanyin instinctively dodged.  Fortunately, her back was turned to everyone. As for Zhang Zongyi and Zeng Gong on the same side, they were both scholars who paid attention to etiquette. They were embarrassed to look directly at the beautiful queen and drank with their heads down, so no one noticed.  Although I have the urge to flirt with Xiao Guanyin, the current situation will definitely be very exciting, but it is also very dangerous.  Safety first, Lin Zhao still pretended not to know, and tried his best to restrain himself, but his eyes were normal and calm.  After all, Xiao Guanyin is a woman, more emotional, and it is inevitable that she will be a little disturbed Lin Zhao secretly prayed in his heart, beauty, you have to hold back.  If anyone finds out the clues, you and I will both be dead!  Xiao Guanyin's performance was quite good. She opened her red lips and said, "Thanks to Ambassador Lin for rescuing my mother and daughter yesterday, I am deeply grateful!" Then he bowed slightly and saluted.  Yelu Jun stood up next to him and said loudly: "Envoy Lin, you saved Gu's mother, queen and sister. The matter of yesterday's fight has been wiped out. I propose a toast to express my gratitude!" The prince of Liao gave a toast, which was enough.  face.  While everyone envied Lin Zhao, they also praised the prince for his benevolence, filial piety and courtesy. It was appropriate to toast the benefactor who saved his mother's life.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. I'm just injured. I'm afraid I can't drink anymore, so I'll have tea instead of a bar!" "It's an oversight. Envoy Lin, please help yourself!" Lin Zhao is injured.  In fact, no one cares.  Yelutri suddenly said: "Yes, you are injured. There are red blood stains on your clothes. You slept all night yesterday" "Little princess, I love you so much!"  Lin Zhao smiled in his heart, what Yelu Tri said was good, the childish words were not lies, but just the right testimony.  It was confirmed that Ambassador Lin fell asleep last night, so he would naturally not engage in any disrespectful behavior with Empress Xiao.  In fact, no one thought about this. After all, there was an age gap between the two. Xiao Guanyin was ten years older than Lin Zhao.  In the eyes of everyone, Lin Zhao was only a little older than Yelu Jun, and was vaguely a generation behind Empress Xiao.  What's more, Empress Xiao had always been dignified and observant of etiquette, and the Song envoy did not dare to be so lewd and bold, so no one cared.  Yelutri also picked up a glass of wine, stood with his brother, and said in a childish voice: "Thank you, Ambassador Lin!" At this moment, she looked at Lin Zhao with a lot of admiration and gratitude in her eyes, and her attitude was naturally cordial.  A lot.  She still remembers Lin Zhao's warm and safe embrace in the dense forest, and has never forgotten it for many years This time she made a lot of money, Lin Zhao picked up a cup of tea with a smile, and drank it all in one gulp  He controlled his excitement, moved his jade steps dignifiedly and calmly, and took his children to sit down.  Yan Yan was smiling, his eyes were expressionless, but he didn't dare to look in Lin Zhao's direction, especially not directly.  At the banquet, everyone was in a good mood, but no one cared.  Only the young Yelu Jun inadvertently noticed something strange. He thought it was because his mother was frightened yesterday, so he didn't take it to heart.  Lord Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty said: "This time the rebels caused rebellion and caused the death of your country's guards. Please convey my apology to the emperor of your country. I will send envoys to Bianjing to explain and apologize to your country's emperor. At the same time, I will send an envoy to Bianjing to explain and apologize to your country's emperor.  The bodies of the fallen Song soldiers will be sent back as a gift, and all funeral expenses and pensions will be borne by Daliao. " Such an arrangement by the Liao State can be regarded as the most benevolent and considerate, and the Song envoy will naturally not object.  Zhang Zongyi nodded and said: "Okay, thank you Your Majesty." Lin Zhao took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, the Jurchen Wanyan tribe Gailibo and the tribal warriors all sacrificed their lives to save me and Empress Xiao. Please give them a good burial."  , reward his tribe!" Yelu Hongji nodded and said, "Yes! Yi Xin, I will leave this matter to you. Bury the warriors of Wanyan tribe generously, and at the same time exempt their tribe from paying tribute every year, treat them kindly, and provide them with compensation and rewards!"  " "I obey the decree! " This is somewhat of a compensation for Gailibo and Wanyan Aguda. Although the good treatment of the Liao Kingdom can help them grow stronger to a certain extent.  But there is a saying: Yan An is prone to idleness, wealth and wealth gradually become arrogant and extravagant, and at the same time, their resistance to the Liao Kingdom will also decrease Not to mention that their vitality is severely damaged, and the Wanyan Department of losing Aguda should not be a problem.   "Your Majesty, what about the suicide of your envoy in Bianjing?" In any case, this is the mission of this trip, and Zeng Gong feels that it must be made clear.  Yelu Hongji said in a deep voice: "This is what Xiao Hu did when he saw the traitor. I deeply regret it and will explain it to your country." It is rare for the Khitan people to be so humble and respectful to the Song envoy.??It's a great time for both the guest and the host.  Everyone stayed in Nabo for more than ten days, and the condition of the wounded gradually stabilized. The weather in Liaodong also began to turn cold. The Lord of Liao was preparing to break camp and return to Beijing, and it was time for the Song Dynasty envoy to return.  Recommend a book to a friend: [bookid=2502328,bookname="Supreme Divine Martial Arts"] The genius boy Han Mo was framed in his previous life. With deep regret and unwillingness, he was reborn five years ago.  Possessing supreme skills and reaching the pinnacle of martial arts, Han Mo rose up and swept the world.  My will is the only decree of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!  Those who follow will live, those who go against will die!  Heaven and earth decay but I am immortal; sun and moon perish but I am immortal.  In all the worlds, only martial arts is supreme!  I am the only one!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 65, Yan Yunshang

    In October, the weather turns cold in Liaodong.  King Yelvren of the Song Dynasty first quelled the rebellion, and now that his troops have returned to the court, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty is preparing to break camp and return to Beijing to preside over celebrations and awards.  At the same time, missions from various countries have also left and returned to their countries.  On the second day of October, the envoys of the Song Dynasty bid farewell to the Lord of Liao and embarked on their return journey.  This time the envoy of the Song Dynasty behaved unusually, especially since Lin Zhao had shown great kindness to the Liao State, so the courtesy was naturally different.  On the day before leaving, hundreds of people from the Liao Kingdom came to see him off. The scene was quite spectacular.  "My dear envoy, have a good trip!" Yelu Longji politely came forward to see the envoy of Song Dynasty back to the south.  "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhang Zongyi responded politely.  The Lord of Liao went to the envoy Lin specifically and said loudly: "Lin Zhao, you have been kind to Daliao. You are welcome to come again. You will always be my guest!" "Thank you for your kindness!" Lin Zhao shook his head in his heart. As soon as he left today,  I'm afraid I really don't dare to come back.  When I thought of this, Xiao Guanyin's beautiful image appeared in my heart involuntarily.  Is it possible that it will be difficult to see each other again in this life?  Why was she missing from the farewell team?  "Envoy Lin, I gave the white dragon to you. Go back and practice your equestrian skills. If I have the chance, I will compete with you again!" Yelu Jun seemed to be very serious.  Yelu Trize said: "Brother, I want to give you a good horse. I don't have anything good, so I will give you this!" His young hand handed it over, and it was a bell!  Then he picked up the other one and said with a smile: "This is given to me by the Archmage. I can only give you one, and I keep the other one!" "That's how I thank the princess!" Lin Zhao took the bell.  , and then hung on the white dragon's neck, making a tinkling sound.  Yelu Hongji had other important matters, so he left with his brother and sister Yelu Jun.  Before leaving, Yelutri wondered in a low voice: "The queen mother promised to come, why is she missing?" "Yes, isn't she coming?"  Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, as if he was looking forward to seeing the beautiful eyes again!  When I turned around, I saw a beauty in brocade clothes galloping towards me. It was none other than Xiao Guanyin, the Queen of Liao Kingdom.  Today she is wearing a sapphire blue leather jacket, and the white fox fur collar on her neck makes her look even more graceful. Her leather boots are small and exquisite, very delicate, and her appearance is heroic and moving.  The tight clothes wrapped around her body highlight the exquisite curves of her delicate body, especially the undulating mountains on her chest.  It¡¯s almost dumbfounding, and it¡¯s hard to avoid thinking about it.  It can be seen that Xiao Guanyin¡¯s dress today is very thoughtful, and the color and style are very similar to that of the horse racing day.  !  , Lin Zhao had mixed feelings in his heart.  As a queen, Xiao Guanyin was a normal act in the Liao Kingdom to send envoys off.  Besides, Ambassador Lin was the savior of her mother and daughter, so it was reasonable to come at the end to express her gratitude and give her gifts.  As soon as Yelu Hongji and the two children left, Lin Zhao and Xiao Guanyin happened to have a chance to be alone.  "Envoy Lin!" Seeing Lin Zhao, Xiao Guanyin was panting and inexplicably nervous, and his expression was a little unnatural.  Lin Zhao knew it well and said with a smile: "Queen Xiao is too polite, just call me Lin Zhao, or Dongyang" "Lin Zhao" Xiao Guanyin's sweet voice is like the sound of nature, especially this call, full of an unforgettable feeling  Famous emotions.  "I thank you again for your life-saving grace!" Lin Zhao shook his head and said with a smile: "To put it seriously, I should be the one to thank the queen. The scar on my back will remind me that that night by the Liao River will never be forgotten"  Words, full of hints!  Sure enough, Xiao Guanyin¡¯s eyes froze, what do you mean?  Is he teasing me?  Or does he remember what happened that night?  When she mentioned the scars, she couldn't help but think of the red sandalwood lips and the fragrant tongue licking his back that night.  That strong masculine aura, and the ecstasy of the night "This mission left me with many beautiful memories, which I will miss forever!" The night of the Liaohe River will be engraved in my heart and will never be forgotten, Yu Lin Zhao  Yes, the same is true for Xiao Guanyin.  As the team was about to set off, Lin Zhao mustered up his courage and whispered: "It's as if we haven't seen each other yet. Being affectionate is like being ruthless. Queen Xiao, let's say goodbye" "By the way, be careful with Yi Xin in the future!" Lin Zhao suddenly remembered something.  , don¡¯t forget to give a warning to reveal the secret.  "When we see each other, it's as if we haven't seen each other, and being affectionate is like being ruthless" Xiao Guanyin was agitated and murmured to himself, but he didn't pay attention to Lin Zhao's instructions.  Suddenly, Xiao Guanyin seemed to understand a lot. She stared blankly at Lin Zhaoyuan's retreating figure with tears in her eyes It's hard to see each other again after we say goodbye today, but a memory will always be in my heart ~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Song Dynasty mission was originally guarded by three to four hundred people by the Forbidden Army. It was previously involved in the rebellion and suffered casualties.  More than half.  Therefore, on the way back, the Liao Kingdom sent a team of a thousand people to escort them. King Yelu Yixin of Zhao was the envoy to escort him.Gifts sent out of the country.  Lin Zhao felt a little depressed along the way, and his one-night romance with Xiao Guanyin was completely accidental.  But the fate of the "two lives" has been skin-to-skin contact, so the sudden separation is inevitably a bit sad.  He also knew very well that this was destined to be a bad fate.  On the one hand, there is a huge difference in age, and on the other hand, there is a difference in status. After all, Xiao Guanyin is the queen of the Liao Kingdom.  This shocking love will never be seen, and can only be kept in the bottom of my heart. It is a beautiful memory that will be missed forever After passing Yanshan this day, Lin Zhao completely let go of his love for his children.  Because the land under your feet is Yanyun, the sixteen states of Youyun that were given away by Shi Jingtang!  A place mentioned countless times in history books, a place that makes people sigh and feel indignant.  In the Yanyun area, surrounding the Taihang Mountains and Yanshan Mountains, there are cities in sixteen states including You, Ji, Ying, Mo, Zhuo, Tan, Shun, Gui, Ru, Xin, Wu, Yun, Ying, Shuo, Huan, and Wei, which are also known as  There are sixteen states in Youyun.  This is the dividing line between the farming civilization of the Central Plains and the nomadic peoples of the northern grasslands.  Taihang Mountain and Yanshan Mountain, supplemented by Sanggan River and Juma River, have become a natural barrier, which can effectively prevent the northern grassland cavalry from going south. It is known as the Heshuo Gateway and is a barrier in the hinterland of the Central Plains.  Before the Tang Dynasty, the Yanyun area had always been in the hands of the Central Plains Dynasty.  Therefore, neither the Xiongnu during the Qin and Han Dynasties nor the Turks during the Tang Dynasty had difficulty breaking through and heading south to the Central Plains.  It is a pity that the world was in chaos at the end of the Tang Dynasty, and the Central Plains fell into the chaotic period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.  In exchange for the support of the Khitan people, Shi Jingtang of the Later Jin Dynasty ascended the throne. He not only humiliated himself as the son emperor, but also gave away the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun.  The area of ??the Sixteen Prefectures is not very vast, but its impact on the Liao Kingdom, the Later Han Dynasty, the Zhou Dynasty, and the Northern Song Dynasty was immeasurable.  Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, although the Khitan has continued to grow, it is still a grassland nomad and its strength is still limited.  But since we got the fertile, rich, and prosperous Youyun Sixteen States, there has been a qualitative leap.  As a result, the Liao Kingdom's national strength greatly increased. A large number of Han people lived in the Yanyun area, possessing advanced technology and culture, which greatly promoted development.  At the same time, it also accelerated the sinicization process of the Khitan people, initiated the division of rule between the vassal and Han dynasties, and also opened the imperial examination to establish an official system.  The Khitan is already different from the Huns and Turks before it. It has developed from the primitive Khan tent tribal system of the nomadic people to a feudal dynasty system.  The Liao Kingdom thus became a great power in the north that could compete with the Central Plains dynasties.  ??For the Later Han, Later Zhou and Northern Song Dynasty, losing the Sixteen States of Youyun was the beginning of a nightmare.  Without the barrier of Yanshan Mountain, the land of Heshuo was completely exposed to the iron hoof of the Khitans.  It was difficult to stop the Liao army from going south. During the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, they even directly attacked the banks of the Yellow River and approached Bianjing.  Later, although the Liao army was repulsed, they were forced to sign the humiliating alliance under the city of Chanyuan.  The emperors of the Central Plains were also determined to recapture the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun. Later Zhou Shizong, Chai Rong, led the Northern Expedition and recaptured the two prefectures of Ying and Mo within one month, as well as the three passes of Yijin, Waqiao and Yukou.  Just as the army was approaching Youzhou, Chai Rong couldn't afford to fall ill, so he had to return to the court. He died of illness soon after, leaving behind an orphan and a widowed mother, who lost his country.  Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin adopted the strategy of first south and then north, preparing to unify the south before taking action against the Liao Kingdom. Unfortunately, he did not wait until that time, and Zhu Ying shook his head and died inexplicably.  Taizong Zhao Guangyi had great ambitions and led his army in the Northern Expedition twice. Unfortunately, the defeat at Gaolianghe became an eternal regret.  The second time, the famous Yang Ye was killed in battle.  Once he was bitten by a snake and feared the well rope for ten years, he never mentioned the Northern Expedition again. The subsequent monarchs became worse than the previous generation, and the recovery of the Sixteenth Province of Youyun became an empty talk.  At this moment, Lin Zhao stood at the foot of Yanshan Mountain, watching the ups and downs of Yanshan Mountain and the towering city, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.  The Northern Song Dynasty was different from other feudal dynasties in that its demise was not caused by internal peasant uprisings or rebellions, but by foreign invasions.  The reason is still the Youyun Sixteen Prefectures. After the Song and Jin maritime alliances jointly attacked the Liao Dynasty, if Yanyun could be recovered and guarded in time, it would not be easy for the Jin army to go south, and the tragedy of Jingkang would not happen.  What a pity, what a pity!  Yanyun, the tragedy of the Northern Song Dynasty!  What happened to Wanyan Aguda told him that the direction of history can be changed.  Although the Wanyan tribe has been prevented from becoming powerful, the Jurchen Kingdom of Jin may not appear again.  But this does not mean that the Northern Song Dynasty is absolutely safe. Will the Liao Kingdom invade the south in the future?  Will other nations rise?  Everything is unknown. All we can do is to take precautions before they happen. The best way is to take back the Sixteenth Province of Youyan and control the Yanshan Barrier and the Central Plains Gate in your own hands.  At this moment, Lin Zhao is no longer the little book boy in the place where he traveled. He just wants to become the master and become a rich man.  Entering the official career, getting promoted and making a fortune, while proving oneself, there is also a vague sense of responsibility.  By accident, I returned to the Song Dynasty, and unknowingly, I was already deeply involved in?Fall in love with this wonderful era.  If you love "her", you won't allow "her" to be harmed Forget about taking the world as your own responsibility, Lin Zhao was just thinking about whether he should do his best to change it and make the Song Dynasty rich and powerful, and regain  Where is Yan Yun?

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 66: The Little Girl Causes Big Trouble

    The Song envoy passed through Youzhou and continued southbound. Soon after, they left the Liao Kingdom and entered the territory of Xiongzhou.  This was the defensive bridgehead in the northern part of the Song Dynasty and the only place where envoys from Song and Liao came and went.  After losing the Yanshan barrier, the Song Dynasty paid even greater costs and hardships to prevent the Khitan cavalry from going south.  With no choice but to create artificial barriers, the Xiongzhou area along the Song and Liao border was extensively excavated and built ponds based on natural river waters.  Hundreds of miles of defense lines were artificially built and Tangbo swamps were used to stop the Liao cavalry.  When infantry is used to defend cavalry, and there is still no danger to defend, this method can only be used.  It was quite difficult, and the price paid was too high. Whenever there was any trouble, the border garrison would be on alert, and the effect would inevitably be compromised.  Even so, God was very disrespectful and showed no pity to the hard-working Song Dynasty defenders.  Over the years, the Yellow River burst several times and changed its course to the north, becoming the boundary river between Song and Liao.  The Yellow River brought a large amount of sediment, which caused the ponds dug by the Song army to become increasingly silted up, making the already fragile and difficult defense line even worse.  It can be seen from this that how great the influence of the Sixteen States of Youyun was on the Song Dynasty?  The necessity and urgency of recovering Yanyun have also continued to increase.  Lin Zhao¡¯s thoughts became stronger and stronger, perhaps it was time to do something All the way back south, the floods in Heshuo had receded, but the impact of the disaster had not passed.  Many people are still displaced and homeless, and their lives are extremely difficult.  Especially after the severe cold in winter arrives, it becomes even more pitiful.  Although the imperial court has dispatched supplies for disaster relief, it is impossible to cover everything at once, and it is inevitable that some oversights will be made.  The various tragedies I saw along the way made people even more sad and emotional.  Problems such as regulating rivers and providing disaster relief, and enriching the country and strengthening its military are becoming increasingly serious.  Fortunately, Song Shenzong seems to have been aware of these problems and intended to support Wang Anshi in carrying out reforms and becoming a promising king.  To be honest, Lin Zhao has some understanding of the cultural and military history of the Song Dynasty.  However, little is known about Wang Anshi's reform, and the only understanding may be limited to middle school history textbooks.  The content of the reform seems to be good. If it can be implemented seriously, will it really play a role in enriching the country and strengthening the army?  "It's a pity that it ended in failure in its original history. As for the reason, is it really just because it violated the interests of others and was boycotted?  So why do Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi and other knowledgeable people also oppose it?  Maybe there is a problem on Wang Anshi's side It's a pity that I didn't know much about it in my previous life. Now my eyes are darkened. I can only find out after the reform begins and explore it myself.  Lin Zhao also understood a truth, there is a limit to how awesome a time traveler can be.  If you are not a history professional, how can you understand everything so carefully.  In terms of big historical trends, some inventions are advantageous.  But in terms of court affairs and legal reform, it was still lagging behind, sometimes even inferior to some farsighted and shrewd ancient people.  It turns out that the aura of a time traveler is not omnipotent. Lin Zhao's subconscious sense of superiority is slightly frustrated. It seems that he has to learn with an open mind At least when it comes to Wang Anshi's reform, he is not a far-sighted person, but more of an explorer.  Or But at this moment, Lin Zhao was somewhat looking forward to the reform. He was able to embark on an official career because of the help of the Wang family and his son, and it was appropriate to repay him.  Lin Zhao secretly thought, why not follow Mr. Wang for a while first?  See if we can help improve and promote the implementation of reforms.  What's more, at least in the next few years, Prince Aoxiang Anshi will be a man of the Song Dynasty and wield great power.  Following him temporarily will be of great benefit to your career development, hehe From Xiongzhou southward, the Song Army escorted him all the way, passing through Zhending Mansion, passing Chanzhou, and finally returned to Bianjing in mid-November.  .  Having been on a mission for more than three months, I have been tired, hard-working, stressed, and experienced life and death dangers. I am already quite exhausted.  So when they saw Chenzhou Gate and returned to Bianjing, which was far away from them, they enjoyed the familiarity and relaxation that occurred spontaneously.  Although I really want to go back to Jiangnan directly, have good wine and delicious food, rest and enjoy.  But the responsibility lies with you, and you must first report to the court.  The memorial and "Quotations" reporting on the mission had been sent back immediately when they were in Xiongzhou. The officials and ministers must have understood this.  Of course, under normal circumstances, the emperor would meet with the envoy again, express his condolences and rewards, and ask for some details.  However, after Lin Zhao and others entered the city, the news was sent to the palace and the two mansions, but the replies surprised and disappointed them.  The officials and the princes of the two governments are discussing matters and will not receive them for the time being. They will be summoned another day.  What is going on?  Zeng Gong had a look of confusion on his face, while Zhang Zongyi was unhappy, as if a hero had been left out. Only Lin Zhao was at ease.  It's just right, so I went back to rest first. I haven't seen my cousin and Miss Meng for a long time.?, I wonder if they are all okay?  I'll go back and give them a surprise later ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~ In the Zichen Hall of the Imperial Palace, after receiving the news that the envoy had returned to Beijing, Emperor Zhao Xu really wanted to receive them immediately.  He had already read the envoy's report and knew that this time he encountered the Liao rebellion and had an unusual experience. He wanted to inquire carefully to satisfy his curiosity.  But now it is impossible to leave. The princes of the two houses, Hanlin scholars, Yushitai, Dali Temple, Ministry of Punishment and many other officials are having a heated debate Zhao Xu was really bored when he heard it, because the topic of the debate was  It's really a bit special What the ministers were arguing about was not the strategy of governing the country or major government orders, but a case, a very common local criminal case.  An ordinary case can be brought before the emperor and make the ministers quarrel, so can this case be ordinary?  But the case itself is indeed not complicated In August of the first year of Xining, there was a woman named Ayun in Dengzhou. Her parents died, and her elders were betrothed to a man named Wei Ata.  Weah was ugly and Ayun was very unhappy, so he took a knife to kill him while he was sleeping alone in the farmhouse at night.  Because Ayun was weak, more than ten knives could not kill him, and only one of his fingers was cut off.  After the incident, the government could not catch the murderer, so they suspected A-yun was responsible and arrested her for interrogation. When torture was about to be used, A-yun confessed everything.  It appears to be just a case of wounding, but there are elements of attempted murder.  The legal provisions of the Song Dynasty were very clear, and under the ancient etiquette and law, there was a special relationship between the two parties, which made this case even more complicated.  "Song Xingtong" clearly stipulates that murdering one's husband is an evil treason and a heinous capital crime.  When the engagement and the case occurred at the same time, it was Ayun's mother's period of observing filial piety, which was unfilial. In ancient times where loyalty and filial piety were emphasized, this was undoubtedly a very serious crime.  If he is sentenced on these two charges, Ayun will definitely die.  But Xu Zun, the magistrate of Dengzhou, was a kind man and could not bear the tragic death of a weak woman named Ayun.  It is believed that Ayun and Weiada were only engaged and not married, so there is no theory of murdering their husbands.  At the same time, it was determined that Ayun took the initiative to confess the facts of the crime, surrendered, and could be exempted from the death penalty. After the case was reported, the Trial Court and Dali Temple sentenced Ayun to death for the crime of marrying against the law and murdering her husband.  However, Xu Zun's memorial believes that if the defendant can voluntarily confess the facts of the crime when the officials summon him, he should be treated as surrendering and the punishment will be reduced to the second level.  After the case was reviewed by the Ministry of Punishment, the case was submitted to the emperor for a ruling.  Finally, Emperor Zhao Xu issued a special edict exempting Ayun from the death penalty.  The matter is not a big deal at this point, but the Ministry of Punishment does not accept it and refuses to implement it.  At this time, Xu Zun, the magistrate of Dengzhou, was transferred to Dali Temple, so he insisted on his opinion and believed that Ayun should not be sentenced severely.  Qian Yi, the supervisory censor, Li Xingli, immediately wrote a letter to impeach Xu Zun, and the case was unfair, and the case was once again referred to the Holy Judgment.  Emperor Zhao Xu was helpless and had to hand over the case to Hanlin scholars for discussion. So Sima Guang and Wang Anshi got involved, and an ordinary case turned into a long-lasting heated debate in the court.  According to the provisions of the "Song Xingtong", when murdering someone, "there is no injury to the person, and it is not a case of surrendering".  Sima Guang took this article as a legal basis and interpreted the "cause" in the article "Those who surrender themselves for committing murder or injury" in "Song Xingtong¡¤Mingli" to mean "between several crimes"  There is a causal relationship, that is, if someone commits crimes such as stealing, kidnapping, and selling people while also killing or injuring others, he should surrender and be exempted from the above crimes.  Obviously, the crime of "murder resulting in injury" is not included here.  Therefore, it was determined that Ayun should still be sentenced to death!  It happened that the emperor issued an edict in July of the first year of Xining: "The murderer has been injured. If you ask for help, surrender, and the murder will be reduced by two degrees." This conflicted with the provisions in the "Song Xingtong".  Xu Zun, Wang Anshi and others believed that the circumstances stated in the edict should be taken into account when sentencing, so that the case can be handled fairly.  According to the law, the sentence imposed on Ayun Prison is obviously too severe and should be given a lighter sentence.  Both sides hold their own opinions, and the dispute has been going on for several months, and it has continued to ferment, and the dispute has become more and more extensive.  No one would have thought that a little girl would cause a great uproar in the Song Dynasty

 Volume 1 Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 67 A Visitor

    Lin Zhao first went to Honglu Temple to explain himself, then changed into casual clothes and went directly back to Jiangnan Residence.  The streets of Bianjing were crowded with people coming and going, so Lin Zhao had to ride his horse slowly.  Behind him was a carriage, in which a woman was holding Wanyan Aguda. The little guy has now been renamed Yan Gu.  This child has no mother and has been drinking cow and goat milk in Liaodong.  After arriving in Xiongzhou, Lin Zhao found a woman who had lost her child in a flood to be a wet nurse to take care of the little one.  Bailong was a first-class horse in the Liao Kingdom, and it was even more impressive in the Song Dynasty, which lacked horses.  Walking in the market, everyone who knows about horses and martial arts will stop and look back, take a second look, and the sounds of admiration and admiration are endless.  There were even people sticking their heads out from the restaurants on both sides of the market to watch from a distance, which was quite a sensation.  "When did it happen? It was so lively!" In a private room of a restaurant, a young man in rich clothes couldn't help but wonder when he saw this scene.  "Young Master, someone is passing by on horseback. His whole body is white as snow, his four hooves are strong, he is quite a steed. He is a rare good horse!" The voice of the spy followed sounded from the window.  "Oh?" The young man was a horse lover. When he heard this, he was immediately curious and got up and came to the window.  When he saw the white dragon under Lin Zhao's crotch, his eyes suddenly filled with sparkles, and he praised: "Sure enough, it's a good horse, not even worse than my elder brother's horse. I didn't expect that there are such good horses among the people" Looking at the admiring and yearning eyes of the young man, he followed suit.  He said: "If you like it, why don't you just buy it? Since the beginning of winter, the eldest lady has given you a lot of rewards, which is more than enough to buy a horse." "Oh, that's right!" The young man suddenly became happy, and then his expression changed.  He said gloomily: "Of course there is no shortage of money. If the other party is a horse lover, he may not be willing to give up his love!" The follower said: "Just give me more money. With your identity and face, I think that person will not and dare not  Refuse." The young man thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, just follow me and find out who this person is and where he lives. Then you can go and talk to the other person and discuss the price. If you don't have to, don't give me my name.  Remember not to buy or sell by force." Not long after the entourage left, a young man in a brocade robe opened the door and came in. The young man saw this and said with a smile: "Zhongshan, you are late, you will be punished with three drinks!" "Yes!  I was delayed on the way, second brother, please forgive me!" The person who came was unexpectedly Zhao Zhongshan, the son of Prince Yuhang, Marquis of Fushui.  He bowed respectfully, sat down and asked, "Just now I saw husband He rushing downstairs. I don't know why?" The young man smiled and said, "I saw a good horse. Let him go and inquire about it. I want to buy it with a lot of money, but I don't know the owner."  Can I give up my love?" "Oh, that's it!" Zhao Zhongshan said with a smile: "Don't worry, is there anything in Bianjing that the second brother can't get? Everyone has to give face to the second brother's golden sign.  " The young man shook his head slightly and said: "Oh, I don't dare, otherwise I will be scolded by the empress" "No, the empress loves the second brother, how can she bear to punish her Okay, come, let's drink first!  We are familiar with each other, so we sip wine and chat.  Not long after, the entourage came back and said: "Master, that man rode his horse to Jiangnanju Restaurant near Zhouqiao. I have inquired about it. The man on the horse is named Lin Zhao, who is currently the chief registrar of Honglu Temple. The investigation was carried out in July.  After learning about the murder of an envoy from the Liao Kingdom, he immediately went on an envoy to the Liao Kingdom and just came back todayI think that good horse also came from the grasslands of the Liao Kingdom" "Lin Zhao, the chief administrator of Honglu Temple?" In the young man's mind, this is what he said.  Officials who don't know their grade are simply not in the mainstream and have little impression.  He just ordered: "Send someone to talk to him later and ask him if he can part with you. The price is easy to negotiate!" Zhao Zhongshan, the Marquis of Fushui, heard clearly that when the words Jiang Nanju and Lin Zhao heard, he couldn't help but feel cold in his heart.  Smile coldly.  It is true that there is no place to look for after wearing iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it.  Since he was humiliated by Lin Zhao last time, Zhao Zhongshan has been thinking about revenge, but he is afraid of Wang Yu, Cao Jian, Wen Jifu and others behind Lin Zhao.  First, let Wang Zhongke look for trouble, not wanting to be disgraced.  Zhao Zhongshan clearly realized that if he wanted to frighten the officials behind Lin Zhao, he would have to hire another great god.  That's all for the young master's eyes, and today's banquet also has this purpose.  Now it¡¯s okay, I don¡¯t need to participate at all, this man is already staring at Lin Zhao, so he only needs to add fuel to the flames, hehe Zhao Zhongshan is proud of himself, Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, why are you always so public?  You deserved it for yourself when you swaggered through the market and let this young man take over. You can't blame me "Second brother, you are too polite. In fact, this matter is not difficult" As he spoke, Zhao Zhongshan was already confused  Full of ghost ideas ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao  Little did he know that a good horse would unintentionally cause trouble.  I don¡¯t even know what¡¯s behind mePeople follow him, and there is more than one person.  After crossing Zhouqiao and returning to Jiangnanju, I saw an endless stream of guests greeting guests at the door.  Business is not generally good, it¡¯s all about money, Meng Ruoying manages it well!  Lin Zhao happily dismounted at the door. A waiter had already come forward to greet him. When he saw his face clearly, he said in surprise: "Lin Mr. Lin, are you back? Little" "Shh, don't shout!" Lin Zhao hurriedly stopped and said with a smile.  : "Go, take the horse to the backyard, and take this carriage to the backyard with it" "Yes!" The clerk happily agreed. He vaguely saw a woman holding a child in the carriage, and couldn't help but feel.  Bagui, what's going on?  Is it possible that Mr. Lin is raising a foreign wife outside?  Is it too soon to have a child?  As soon as Lin Zhao entered the hall, he was spotted by the sharp-eyed Gao Da, who stepped forward and said, "Master Lin, you are back!" "Uncle Gao, what's wrong?" Lin Zhao thought something had happened Gao Da shook his head and said, "Two  This young lady stands at the door eagerly looking forward to it every day. It¡¯s so hard to wait No, I just went upstairs to rest." As he spoke, he directly led Lin Zhao upstairs, where Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were.  "My cousin has been away for three or four months, why hasn't he come back?" "Alas!" Meng Ruoying also sighed, and then comforted her: "It's okay, he said he would come back before the end of the year, and we would go back to Jiangning to celebrate the New Year together.  " As she said that, she walked to the window again and looked at the intersection with eager anticipation. She often did this these days, and she was about to become a husband-watching stone.  "I'm back!" Meng Ruoying was suddenly startled, turned around and saw a dusty figure looking at her with a smile on her face.  She almost couldn't believe her eyes, and her eyes became moist even without realizing it.  Gu Yuelun rushed to the door in surprise and said blankly: "Cousin, are you back? Is it really you?" "I'm already standing in front of you, is there still a lie?" Lin Zhao touched his cousin's forehead, his movements very strange.  intimate.  "You're back, why didn't you tell me in advance?" Meng Ruoying quickly wiped the corners of her eyes and walked up to her.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Don't I want to give you a surprise?" While he was talking, the waiter appeared at the door and reported with a smile on his face: "Mr. Lin, this lady has brought it. I don't know how to place it?" followed by  Wet nurse Ping Niang holds Wanyan Aguda in her arms.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun silently saw the child in their arms, looked at Lin Zhao in surprise, and said in unison: "What a surprise!" As expected, Lin Zhao hurriedly explained: "Don't get me wrong, this child's original name is Wanyan Aguda,  My parents died saving me in Liaodong, so I brought him back This is the wet nurse I hired in Xiongzhou." Immediately, Lin Zhaocai had to put his twists and turns in the Liao Kingdom into perspective.  Of course, the very thrilling parts will be simplified, and the affair with Xiao Guanyin will not be mentioned at all.  Even so, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were still shocked to hear it, especially when Lin Zhao was in danger and injured, and almost shed tears.  I thought it was just an ordinary mission, but I didn't expect it to be so dangerous and difficult "Cousin, it's so dangerous!" "I hope you come back safely!" The two beauties were so frightened that Lin Zhao almost couldn't come back  ¡­ Thanks to those Jurchen warriors, I learned about the deeds of Gailibo and Wanyan warriors who bravely rescued Lin Zhao, and I was filled with gratitude.  ?????????????????????????????????????Naturally we have great love for Wanyan Aguda, an orphan who is such a benefactor.  They scrambled to grab it and hold it in their arms, showing great care.  "I gave this child a Chinese name, Yan Gu" Seeing that the two beauties were all paying attention to the little guy, Lin Zhao, who was a little confused, joked: "Hey, seeing that you like it so much, then take good care of it and learn from it."  How can I be a mother and gain more experience in the future? " "Cousin, what are you saying?" The two beauties couldn't help but blush Gu Yuelun then said: "I'll prepare some good dishes for my cousin.  "Catch the wind and wash away the dust" "Okay" As soon as I finished speaking, I suddenly heard a commotion at the door. Gundam came in a hurry and reported: "Sir, there is a down-and-out scholar who claims to have a chance encounter with you and is clamoring to see you.  ! ¡± PS: Thanks to hfhfhfhh, jiang1one, abccd5432, Yanhuang Zhong, Crying Shark, Bangzhi_ and other book friends for their rewards.  Something delayed me today, so I'm even later. I'm really sorry. I'll continue typing and try to write another chapter. It might be after midnight.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 68: Complaint

    It turned out that a down-and-out scholar came to the door, dressed almost like a beggar.  The clerk thought he was just a poor scholar who came to eat and drink, so he came to drive him away.  Unexpectedly, the visitor insisted on not leaving, claiming that he wanted to see the young master who was riding a white horse just now!  When the man heard this, he knew that he was here to see his young master, but upon questioning, he found that he did not know Lin Zhao¡¯s name.  This will inevitably make people suspicious, and they will even think that he is a dishonest and poor liar.  The down-and-out scholar was proud and insisted on seeing Lin Zhao, so much so that they started arguing at the door and made a fuss.  Seeing this, Gundam realized that continuing to cause trouble would affect the business of the store, so he reported it to Lin Zhao out of desperation!  We met once, but you don¡¯t know my name?  Lin Zhao was quite curious and couldn¡¯t remember who he was.  However, if he didn't know him, he wouldn't take the liberty to come here. Since he had free time now, Lin Zhao decided to meet him and see who he was.  What's the point of it?  In a living room in the backyard, Lin Zhao saw a visitor, a down-and-out scholar!  The clothes were already in tatters, almost to the point of being stretched thin, but fortunately they were still neat and his face was quite clean.  It was already the beginning of winter, but the scholar was wearing only a single coat. He was shivering from the cold, but he was working hard, and it was obvious that he was having a hard time.  Of course, if it weren¡¯t for the persistence and arrogance in his expression, he would be no different from a beggar with a dirty face.  It¡¯s not easy for a down-and-out scholar to maintain such spiritual energy!  "Young Master, Young Masterdo you still remember me?" When the down-and-out scholar saw Lin Zhao, he rushed towards him and was very excited.  Gundam stood in front of him and said coldly: "You keep saying you know my young master, but you don't know his name. Why is that?" "Brother, have we met somewhere?" At first glance, Lin Zhao really didn't recognize him.  Who is this person coming out?  I can't think of a place where I have a chance encounter.  After all, in the past few months, I have traveled thousands of miles and experienced a lot of things. It is normal to forget some people and things.  The down-and-out scholar hurriedly asked: "Master, do you still remember the flute-playing salesman in Dongjiazhuang outside Dengzhou City?" Speaking of Dengzhou, Lin Zhao finally remembered that he had gone out for a stroll while waiting to cross the sea in Dengzhou on his way to the mission.  I met a flute-playing salesman, and watched a painful drama in which a mandarin duck was beaten with a stick.  Could it be possible that it was him?  Seeing that Lin Zhao seemed to remember, the down-and-out scholar was very excited and said hurriedly: "Sir, it's me My name is Yu Xuan, and I am the flute-playing salesman!" While trying his best to tidy up his clothes and restore his former image.  "Brother Yu, I have an impression. I wonder if you are here today?" Lin Zhao was wondering about Yu Xuan's purpose of coming. Could it be that he came to Bianjing and was impoverished and unable to live a sustainable life?  If that's the case, it's absolutely fine to help. After all, we've met each other once, which can be regarded as fate.  Unexpectedly, Yu Xuan turned around and said, "Master, do you still remember Ayun? She is the young lady who met me that day" Lin Zhao nodded lightly. The heroine of the bitter drama had also expressed regret at that time.  Somewhat impressive.  "Ayun was taken to jail" In one sentence, Yu Xuan almost cried "What? How could this happen?" Lin Zhao was very surprised, how could a good girl be imprisoned?  At the same time, I am even more curious about Yu Xuan¡¯s purpose of coming and what he wants to do?  Yu Xuan choked and said: "Ayun was unjustly imprisoned on the charge of murderI took the liberty to come here and beg the young master for help" Murder?  No way, it¡¯s such a big crime!  But even if you are wronged, what's the use of coming to me?  It's not like this if you seek medical treatment in an emergency, right?  Lin Zhao whispered: "Brother Yu, if Miss Ayun really has any grievances, you should go to Xu Zhizhou in Dengzhou to complain! Xu Zhizhou is a loyal and just man, and he will definitely help you get justice for you." Dengzhou  The impression given by Zhizhou Xu Zun is indeed very good.  "I went, but about this matter now Xu Zhizhou can't say anything at all!" Yu Xuan replied in a low voice, and then said: "There are not many people in the Song Dynasty who can say anything about this case" Isn't it?  Isn't it just a local murder?  Besides, there are not many people I can talk to, so why are you coming to me?  Yu Xuan then said: "Now the case has been reported to the imperial court. Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment each hold their own opinions, and the Yushitai is also involved. I heard that the Hanlin scholars are quarreling over this, and the officials are also in a dilemma" What  The screams were not surprising, and the people present could not help but be greatly surprised.  Isn¡¯t it?  The case of a little girl actually caused such a big stir, and all the key departments and powerful figures involved were involved Even reaching the imperial court, it was definitely unusual, and seemed a bit abnormal.  Yu Xuan then roughly told the whole story, and Lin Zhao also got a rough idea.  The case is very simple. The key is the subsequent judgment and sentencing. In order toWhat is the point of attacking and accusing each other?  Why did Wang Anshi and Sima Guang quarrel so much about this?  What is the attitude of the officials and ministers on this matter?  What identity do you play?  Putting aside the case itself, Lin Zhao immediately realized that this matter was no longer a case, and the level had been elevated to the level of a court battle!  ¡°Now it seems that the great gods of the imperial court are using this case to play games¡± When gods fight, how can the official Sesame below get involved.  Lin Zhao said sarcastically: "Brother Yu, this matter involves a lot. You seem to have found the wrong person. I am of low status and there is nothing I can do to help you!" When Yu Xuan heard this, he almost shed tears, knelt down on the ground and said sadly: "Young Master, I am so humble.  I have been pleading for grievances for many days to no avail, and I am lucky enough to meet the young master today Only the young master can help now. Please save Ayun If the young master does not agree, I will kneel here and not get up. "  , What are you doing Lin Zhao suddenly felt helpless!  It is said that since the incident, Yu Xuan has been filing a lawsuit. He did not expect that the case would come to Bianjing and cause such an uproar.  He was very anxious when his beloved woman was wrongly imprisoned, and immediately rushed all the way to Bianjing to redress her injustice and rescue her But after all, he was just a poor scholar. After coming to Bianjing, he realized that the world was difficult and it was not easy to appeal for justice.  Just because he was dressed in rags and had no resources to manage things, the officers at the yamen gate were always at the mercy of others. It was very rare that he could get some information. He had no chance to meet the officials in charge. Even if he had any grievances, he had nowhere to complain  As the moon came to a close, there was no progress at all, and the only means of transportation were exhausted, so that even after winter came, I was still wearing a single coat.  Hearing that most of the prime ministers and senior officials in the court believed that Ayun deserved the death penalty, Yu Xuan was deeply frightened and at the same time felt deeply incompetent. In desperation, he prepared to commit suicide by throwing himself into the Wuzhang River and go to hell with Ayun At that time,  He happened to see the envoy returning from Chenzhou Gate, with Lin Zhao riding a white horse leading the way.  Yu Xuan was deeply impressed by Lin Zhao and remembered that he had met Lin Zhao once in Dengzhou After asking about it, he learned that he was an envoy from the Liao Kingdom returning to Beijing.  Yu Xuan was also a scholar. He knew the rules and regulations of the imperial court and had some insights.  At this time, there was no way to seek help, so he went to the doctor in a hurry. When he saw Lin Zhao, Yu Xuan seemed to see a glimmer of light.  Maybe there is still a chance. He wants to fight for it one last time The power of love is powerful. Yu Xuanqiang endured his hunger and followed Lin Zhao all the way with his tired body.  Fortunately, there was a lot of traffic on the street, and Lin Zhao and others couldn't walk fast, otherwise they would have blamed themselves to death for missing Yu Xuanzhen Seeing Lin Zhao entering Honglu Temple, Yu Xuan roughly guessed Lin Zhao's identity.  Although this young master is not a big shot in a key department and his position is not high, Yu Xuan firmly believes that he can help!  Facing Lin Zhao's doubts, Yu Xuan said loudly: "When the young master returns from a mission, he will be summoned by the officials. I would like to ask the young master to help you deliver a petition to the emperor" "Uh you are smart, and you have decided to let me report to you.  Status, why?

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 69: Ways to Break the Situation

    Let¡¯s not say whether we agree to the imperial complaint or not. Out of humanitarian concerns, Yu Xuan¡¯s food and clothing problem must be solved first.  Lin Zhao first asked Gao Da to take him down to wash up and change into a clean and warm winter coat.  When Xuan appeared in front of him again, he felt like a completely different person.  Clean and full of energy, he looks like a gentle and white-faced scholar.  But his brows were still furrowed, full of lingering worry.  Gu Yuelun has already prepared a table of delicious dishes. He was originally supposed to help Lin Zhao wash away the troubles, but now he also helps Yu Xuan by the way.  Looking at the exquisite dishes one after another, Yu Xuan was dazzled and stunned.  Although he was very hungry, he was a well-educated scholar after all, and his food and appearance were quite elegant.  When the delicious food entered his mouth, Yu Xuan was filled with admiration. As he ate, his movements gradually became slower and his expression became a little gloomy.  After all, the beloved woman is still in prison, and even the delicious food is not satisfying.  "Brother Yu, I know you are worried about Miss Ayun, but you have to eat enough to have the strength to save people, right?" "Young Master, you are so polite, I will name you Yaofu!" Yu Xuan suddenly realized a problem and touched the back of his head in embarrassment.  He said apologetically: "It's been so long and I still haven't asked Mr. Gao for his name. I'm really ashamed!" "It's nothing, Lin Zhao. My pseudonym is Dongyang!" "It turns out it's Mr. Lin" Yu Xuan's attitude was very respectful, and now he thought of his behavior.  , quite funny.  Gu Yuelun said leisurely: "Master Yu, you are really deeply affectionate for Miss Ayun!" "Ayun and I were childhood sweethearts. When we were young, our parents made the decision to get married" At the dinner table, Yu Xuan brought him and Ayun together.  He recounted his experience: "Unfortunately, there was a fire at home, and many years of savings were destroyed. My parents were sad and fell ill, and both passed away. I was left alone, and my family was in decline Ayun is as pitiful as me, but fortunately there are  My cousin from the clan took care of me But his cousin was treacherous and only wanted to seize A-yun's ancestral property Seeing that my family was in decline, he used various excuses to regret the marriage and not let me meet A-yun Later, he even wanted to take care of me  Money promised Ayun to that Wei Ada" "How pitiful!" Gu Yuelun couldn't help but sigh. Little girls are always easily moved by tragic dramas.  Gu Yuelun asked curiously: "Then what happened to Miss Ayun who was imprisoned?" "Ayun was unjustly accused, and it was not her who hurt people That was all the plan of her cousin and Wei Ada" Yu Xuan defended  Said: "That day, Ayun was forced by his cousin to go to the farm to deliver food to Wei Ada Wei Ada was a local gangster, and there was no need to live in the farm. I got the news and knew something was wrong, so I followed secretly It turned out to be true.  Wei Ada had evil intentions and wanted to molest Ayun while no one was in the wild. At that time, in order to save Ayun, I took a kitchen knife and went there. Unfortunately, I didn't hack Wei Ada to death, but just hacked him to death.  His finger" "Are you the murderer?" Gu Yuelun exclaimed: "Then why don't you tell the government clearly?" It seems that this scholar hated Wei Ada very much. Did he also have the intention to kill at that time?  , it is a pity that the courage is limited or the strength is weak, so it is not possible.  Yu Xuandao: "We escaped at that time. Wei Ada and his cousin threatened Ayun. As long as he married me, he would not report me to the government for killing someone with a knife Ayun didn't understand the law, and he was unwilling to be humiliated and in order to protect me, he actually  I admitted my guilt At that time, I was temporarily hiding from my hometown. When I learned the news, the case had been closed. I wanted to go to Zhizhou Prefecture to complain, but I was constantly blocked by Wei Ada and other local gangsters. I was also injured by them. After recovering from the injury, Ayun.  The case has reached Bianjing, and Xu Zhizhou has been transferred to Dali Temple. I have no choice but to come to Bianjing. Unfortunately, after several months, I have been unable to appeal. I thought there was no hope Fortunately, I saw the young master today.  , I sincerely ask you to help me, rescue Ayun, and I will repay you by being a good person" After saying that, he left his seat and knelt down in front of him This came again, and Lin Zhao suddenly felt helpless Gu Yuelun was young and innocent.  , I don¡¯t know the depth, but I was deeply moved and comforted: "Cousin, they are really pitiful. If you can, help them!" "Cousin, what are you causing trouble?"  Lin Zhao was even more helpless After pondering for a long time, he nodded and said: "Yaofu, don't be anxious. I will understand this matter clearly and then discuss it in the long term" Naturally, he can't just listen to one side of the story about a shocking case, even if he already believes it in his heart.  Yes, it still needs to be handled with caution.  If Ayun is really wronged, it is really pitiful. It is natural to give him a helping hand within his ability.  After all, it is a living life, and the relationship outside Dengzhou City can be regarded as God's will. How can we just watch her being wronged?  What's more, this case is unusual. Lin Zhao has already sniffed out something from it. He agreed not only to help Yu Xuan, but it might also be of great benefit to himself  Yu Xuan knew the seriousness of the matter, and it was already rare that Mr. Lin agreed to help with such a big case. He didn't dare to ask for too much, and he was immediately excited.  Lin Zhao had no choice but to smile bitterly and said: "Okay, let's eat first, cousin, your craftsmanship is very good!" After eating, Yu Xuan had nowhere to go, so he had to arrange for him to live in Jiangnanju's backyard.  This person is very crucial and may be of great use. Helping him is on the one hand, and "protection" on the other.  Lin Zhao also talked freely with Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun about their relationship after separation. At the same time, he sent someone to secretly send a message and invited Wang Yu to come and live in Jiangnan.  Regarding the Ayun case, he needs to know first-hand information, and at the same time there are many important things to discuss with Wang Yu.  It is not appropriate to visit the minister's house before he has even met the emperor after returning from a mission.  It would be much better if Wang Yu came here as a visit. After all, the news of Lin Zhao's injury in Liaodong has come back. As a friend, it is also appropriate to come to visit and care.  Speaking carefully, it seems to be a bit of a cover-up.  Wang Yu was a little surprised, why was Lin Zhao so anxious to meet?  Lin Dongyang was cautious and would not act without aim. Wang Yuanze did not dare to neglect and went out despite the cold wind After entering the gate of Jiangnanju, he coughed repeatedly, which made Lin Zhao a little unbearable. Wang Yuanze's body was too weak to bear the wind  "Dongyang is back!" Wang Yu greeted: "After a few months of separation, Dongyang has lost a lot of weight. It's really hard work, but he is more energetic and stronger." "Where can you be loyal to the country without hard work!" Lin Zhao did not forget it.  Boastful and not at all humble.  "Unfortunately, this mission caught up with the civil strife in Liao. I heard that Dongyang was caught in it and was seriously injured." Wang Yu sighed: "I was worried after hearing the news. I heard that Dongyang had returned to Beijing and hurried over to visit. I hope Dongyang is fine!"  You stand at the door and say it for everyone to listen. Even if you are deceiving yourself, you still have to show off "Thank you, Brother Yuanze, for thinking about me. Let's go upstairs and have a cup of hot tea!" With that, he invited Wang Yu to the private room upstairs.  In the midst of this, Wang Yu smiled and said: "Dongyang has performed brilliantly on this mission and has made outstanding achievements. He will be rewarded and promoted soon!" "I have to thank Brother Yuanze and your Majesty for their recommendation!" In front of the Wang family and his son, Lin Zhao  Behaving quite politely.  Wang Yu then asked: "Why are you so anxious to ask me to come here?" "Brother Yuanze, I would like to ask, what is going on with the case of Dengzhou woman Ayun?" Wang Yu looked at Lin in surprise.  Zhao Zhao asked doubtfully: "Dongyang, how come you are concerned about this matter as soon as you return to the capital? You are also well-informed!" "I heard that the case has been brought to the imperial court, causing an uproar, and your father is also involved in it?" Wang Yu sighed: "That's right.  , it was originally an ordinary case, but later it was just a dispute between the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple. It was difficult for the officials to decide, so they had no choice but to hand the case over to the Imperial Academy for discussion God is kind and my father is kind, and it just so happens that the officials have an imperial edict.  Now, he advocated a light sentence Sima Guang was stubborn and conservative, and had always disagreed with his father's political views, so he quoted scriptures and insisted on sentencing Ayun to death, arguing endlessly with his father But alas, most of the three law departments and Hanlin supported Sima  Guang, only my father and Xu Zun insisted on a light sentence Although the officials were on my father's side, the Xianggong only Xianggong supported it, so" "I didn't expect it to be such a big deal!" Lin Zhao!  It can be clearly felt that Wang Anshi is alone and weak!  "Yes!" Wang Yu sighed: "Even now, it's not because of a case. It's obviously those old stubborns who are using this issue to embarrass their father and prevent him from becoming prime minister and presiding over the reform" "Then your Majesty, do you have a way to break the situation?  ?" Lin Zhao fully understood that Wang Anshi was under considerable pressure in this matter.  It can be seen from this that the forces opposing the reform in the court are so powerful!  Wang Anshi is in a difficult situation. Even with the support of the emperor, he still has a long way to go "There is nothing we can do. There has been a lot of quarrel these days, so we can only place our hope in the official sage" Wang Yu said and suddenly looked at him in confusion.  Lin Zhao said softly: "Hey, I'm talking about Dongyang, you didn't invite me to complain, right? Could it be" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Hey, everyone in the court debates insists on their own opinions, and it is difficult to reach a conclusion. Even if the official  Everyone supported the final decision, but in the end people were still dissatisfied. Yu Lingzun's ambitions were not helpful at all, so if you want to break the situation, you still have to go back to the source" "How to go back to the source?" Wang Yu was a little surprised. Could this guy really have a solution?  "Let's start with the case itself!" Lin Zhao said: "It's a coincidence that I met Miss Ayun when I was passing through Dengzhou on my way to Dengzhou, and there may be another hidden story in this case" "Really?" Wang Yu was ecstatic,  If that's the case, hey Lin Zhao is really just in time!    Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Of course I take it seriously, and there is another extremely important party It should be said that the witness found me and asked me to redress Miss Ayun's justice. I am living in Jiangnan at the moment, so I found Yuan Ze in time.  Brother, come here to discuss countermeasures!" Wang Yu said in surprise: "Great, if there is really a hidden secret in the case, we have witnesses This is a waste of money. What can Sima Guang and others do if they speak eloquently?" PS: Thank you book friend.  sPlease search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster! g¡¯s reward!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 70: The Emperor¡¯s Rebellion

    The quarrel in the Zichen Palace lasted almost the whole day. Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were divided into two factions, each insisting on their own opinions and refusing to give in to each other.  Sima Guang said loudly: "The "Xingtong" stipulates that when someone is murdered, if there is damage to the person, it is not a case of surrender. Ayun committed the murder with a knife and cut off Wei Ada's finger, so it cannot be treated as an ordinary surrender. What's more, Ayun murdered Wei Ada with a knife.  The "Xingtong¡¤Mingli" stipulates that a person who surrenders for killing or wounding will be exempted from the crime for which he committed a crime. The "cause" is that there is a causal relationship between the crimes, that is, the crime was robbery, prisoner robbery, and selling.  If someone commits a crime and kills someone, the only thing that can be exempted is the above-mentioned crime. Murder has already caused injury. What should be exempted? Conspiracy is just an idea and a motive, not a criminal act.  . Therefore, the case cannot be dismissed as surrender, and Ayun¡¯s sentence cannot be reduced. ¡°Sima Guang is stubborn, but stubbornness does not mean rigid.  Scholar Sima also quoted from classics when he spoke, and was eloquent and not at all inferior.  Especially those who seek theoretical basis from legal and legal texts are their strong point. Otherwise, how could they compile a masterpiece like "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"?  Wang Anshi immediately said: "His Majesty issued an edict in July, saying: "The murder has caused injury. If you ask for help, surrender, and the murder will be reduced to the second level.  "Xing Tong: Thieves and Thieves" stipulates that those who murder people will be sentenced to three years in prison; those who have been injured will be hanged; those who have been killed will be beheaded.  Ayun only chopped and wounded Wei Ada, and was sentenced to a reduced sentence of second class and exiled.  Of course, prison sentences must be based on the law and must be notarized.  But should we also consider benevolence and human feelings?  Why must a death sentence be imposed if it can keep a person alive?  Ayun is just a weak woman who is temporarily confused, not a heinous person.  " "How can the law be a piece of cake? The law is used to maintain the stability of the country and educate and restrain the behavior of the people. Notarization is the foundation of the law.  Sima Guang said righteously: "The law is ruthless and must be strictly enforced to maintain fairness and justice."  " Someone said: "Is Bachelor Sima going to ignore His Majesty's will?  This is an act of benevolence and justice by His Majesty, an act of caring and caring for the people. Is it possible that you turn a blind eye?  " This hat is really big. The implication is that you, Sima Guang, are a bit disrespectful to the king, which makes people have to be cautious. "Your Majesty loves the people like a son and is right to educate the people of the world, but this decree itself conflicts with the laws of the country and the dynasty.  I believe that the law of "Xingtong" is the foundation of the country and cannot be shaken. I also ask your Majesty to take back the order.  " Aren't you basing your decision on the emperor's will? Well, now Sima Guang directly says that the emperor's will is wrong and violates the national law, and asks the emperor to take it back directly. Even the emperor dares to offend, so what is there to fear? Really?  Warriors! The court environment in the Song Dynasty was definitely the most relaxed in all dynasties. The tradition of not killing scholar-officials has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. As a result, scholar-officials dared to speak out and challenge the emperor as long as they made sense. They could even criticize the emperor.  Stars splashed on the emperor's face. In such an environment, everyone had a strong character and regarded themselves as loyal and good ministers. Especially in the Renzong Dynasty, these old ministers and officials had developed this habit for a short period of time.  , the culture can be changed as soon as possible. Today's emperor Zhao Xu is young, and the veterans subconsciously regard themselves as seniors. The situation may be worse. As for Sima Guang himself, he is a veteran of three dynasties, with high qualifications and prestige.  Then what can you do if someone dares to say something? Emperor Zhao Xu is helpless. Who allowed his ancestors to set this precedent and continue to carry it forward? What can he do now that he is here?  They all take the world as their own duty and are loyal ministers. How can you blame them? Young people are all rebellious, and Zhao Xu is no exception. It¡¯s just that his special status makes him more restrained. He has great ambitions and always wants to make great achievements.  , but the old ministers in the court were so depressed, and they all opposed it openly and covertly. As time went by, the rebellious mentality in Zhao Xu's heart became stronger. Especially today, some people have begun to refute his decree. Maybe the starting point is good.  Yes, but this undoubtedly made him very unhappy. Zhao Xu also began to feel that the current system of the Song Dynasty was hampering him as an emperor, and he could not use it at all. Maybe it was time to find a way to change it Maybe it was for him.  He said that there was too much need to establish the authority of an emperor. Maybe it was because he was young, maybe because his father and son were not the direct descendants of Renzong, and they were not absolutely orthodox. It seemed that some people did not take him seriously as an emperor, and did not take the imperial decree seriously.  It seems like they are being manipulated by these ministers. How can this be possible? A Yun¡¯s case has been rejected despite being judged once. None of them bought it, and they are still arguing like this.  Continuously. Zhao Xu was very angry because he completely ignored his own opinions.??But this temper cannot be expressed openly at all.  He has decided that no matter what the outcome of the argument is, he will stand behind Wang Anshi unconditionally.  Don¡¯t you all want to sentence Ayun to death? Then I will let her live and tell you who has the final say in the Song Dynasty!  "Okay, let's go here today and discuss it later!" Emperor Zhao Xu had already lost his patience and said, "The envoy to the Liao Kingdom has returned to Beijing. The envoys have made great achievements this time, and I want to summon them.  They, and reward them" "This kind of debate doesn't happen every day or two, and many people have become accustomed to it.  Arguments are arguments, the political affairs of the Song Dynasty were complicated, and this matter could not delay the normal operation.  Everyone understands this truth, deal with things first, then go back and move on. Never give in on issues of principle, there must be a conclusion.  Emperor Zhao Xu immediately said: "Passing the message, Zhang Zongyi, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, Zeng Gong, the editor of Jixian School, and Lin Zhao, the chief registrar of Honglu Temple, will pay homage to Zichen Hall tomorrow." Hearing that this mission to the Liao Kingdom was thrilling, I thought there would be a lot of interesting things.  It's much more interesting than these people's boring arguments.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao promised Yu Xuan to help, except  In addition to compassion and a sense of justice, we also see the problems behind this matter.  Now that Wang Anshi is in a difficult situation, Yu Xuan's appearance undoubtedly makes people's eyes brighter and he has found a way to break the situation.  If you help Wang Anshi this time, the reform should be accelerated, and you can also make a lot of profits!  Lin Zhao didn't know at this time that this move would unintentionally help Emperor Zhao Xu, and it would be of great benefit to his future plans.  After meeting Wang Yu, the two had already made a plan.  Lin Zhao also knew very well that Wang Yu's so-called plan to draw out salary from the bottom of the cauldron was indeed clever, but when implemented, it seemed to be a bit of an attempt to take advantage of himself.  So this matter must be handled with caution, and you must not be used as cannon fodder for others.  This matter is an opportunity, and you must operate it carefully. Pay less and gain more is the right way. Self-protection is very important.  If Lin Zhao were to simply fight for the Wang family and his son, Lin Zhao would definitely not be willing to do so.  Ayun's matter involved some principles, which also touched him very much.  It can be said that there have been so many unjust, false and wrong cases throughout the ages, and it can be said that they are common and make people filled with righteous indignation.  In the past, when I was unable to do anything, I could only curse and curse a few times.  Now an unjust case appears in front of him, and the person involved pleads like this. If he ignores it, he will really feel guilty in his conscience.  Although he said he was not happy, from the bottom of his heart, Lin Zhao was still willing to help.  He had no objection to court fighting and had no control over it, but if someone took advantage of the situation and ignored the life of a little girl in order to attack political opponents, Lin Zhao would not tolerate it.  Who happened to meet him?  I just happened to see that tragic scene outside Dengzhou City. Maybe it was God¡¯s will!  Since he agreed, he should get to the bottom of this matter and restore Ayun's innocence and freedom The emperor's summons has arrived. Lin Zhao is thinking about how to deal with it tomorrow. He must come up with a complete countermeasure

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 71: Director Lin has a bright future

    Early the next morning, Lin Zhao arrived at the Xuande Gate of the palace on time.  After returning from a mission, it was a great honor for him, the eighth-grade junior master, to be summoned by the emperor.  Lin Zhao felt a little excited. Not only that, there were important things to report to the emperor today.  This matter is related to his own future, and to be more serious, it is vaguely related to the national destiny of the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao followed the Prime Minister and ministers into the Zichen Hall, where the court meeting was held.  The official position of the chief registrar of Honglu Temple was low, so he was lucky enough to enter the palace. He could only stand at the back, waiting for the emperor to summon him.  Soon afterwards, Emperor Zhao Xu came in a hurry. Although he was a young emperor, he had a somewhat unusual majesty.  He has been quite diligent since he took the throne for more than a year.  After the meeting began, the first topic discussed was the Heshuo disaster relief. Disasters caused by earthquakes and floods are still continuing.  Zhao Xu asked: "Have all the disaster-stricken people on all roads in Hebei been properly resettled?" At that time, the people responsible for the relief work on the northward journey were Yushi Zhongcheng Tengfu and Zhizhigao Wuchong. They came out and responded: "Your Majesty, all the money and food for the disaster relief have been distributed.  , the people of Heshuo have benefited and can survive the winter safely!¡± Is this really the case?  The money and food may have been distributed in full, but it is not known whether it has actually reached the hands of the people.  Lin Zhao didn't think much of what he saw and heard along the way back to the south.  It's just that the matter has nothing to do with oneself, and people speak softly, so it's inconvenient to say more.  This shows a problem of policy implementation.  I vaguely remember that a big reason why Wang Anshi's reform failed was that there were problems with local implementation.  It seems that if there is an opportunity, I must give Scholar Wang a warning to pay more attention.  "Where are Zhang Zongyi, Zeng Gong and Lin Zhao?" Lin Zhao was wandering around when he suddenly heard the emperor's call.  Emperor Zhao Xu has long been annoyed by the scholar-bureaucrats arguing about the Ayun case. Today he finally encountered something new and was rarely in high spirits.  "Your Majesty is here!" The three envoys came out together, almost in unison!  Zeng Gong and Lin Zhao just paid it off. Zhang Zongyi seemed humble and calm, but a smile at the corner of his mouth could not hide the pride in his heart.  If he had not been sent as an envoy, how could he, a doctor from the Ministry of Rites, have come into the eyes of the official family, and how could he be specially summoned by the Zichen Palace?  Such an honor made him proud and satisfied.  Emperor Zhao Xu looked at the three of his highnesses, nodded and said: "The three envoys have gone through dangers on this trip to the Liao Kingdom. Thank you for your hard work!" "This is your duty!" In front of the emperor and the Manchu ministers, the three envoys  Quite modest.  Zhao Xu asked with great interest: "The Lord of Liao sent me a letter of credence and mentioned the Liao rebellion. What happened?" Zhang Zongyi said: "Back to your majesty, this matter was caused by Yelu, the uncle of the emperor of Liao.  In the continuation of the Chongyuan Rebellion, Xiao Hu, one of the rebels, was lucky enough to survive and colluded with some clans and generals of the Liao Kingdom to assassinate the Liao Lord in Nabo and launch a rebellion. " "The last Liao envoy committed suicide in Bianjing.  Is it related to this?" Zeng Gong replied: "Yes, this is a conspiracy by the Liao rebels to provoke a war between Song and Liao and profit from troubled waters. It is precisely because of this that the mission was successfully completed and the misunderstanding was eliminated.  "No matter what, it's mostly thanks to Lin Zhao that he has made contributions to both Song and Liao countries!" It was definitely a great honor for Zhao Xu to be nominated and commended at the court meeting. After all, Lin Zhao was somewhat flattered.  .  Lin Zhao hurriedly said humbly: "Your Majesty, it is God who has blessed us in the Song Dynasty. As for the Liao Kingdombecause of the chaos of divination, there is no way to go south. I am just a blind cat who encountered a dead mouse" Zhang Zongyi couldn't help muttering.  , how can the words used in the court be so casual?  Young people are so ignorant!  Unexpectedly, Zhao Xu liked it very much. Facing a group of staid old ministers all day long, today it was rare for someone to be lively. He smiled and said: "Don't be humble. I heard that you have made great contributions in Liaodong. The credential of the Lord of Liao is  I keep praising you! Tell everyone, what happened at that time? "The emperor was young after all, and he was quite curious about new things.  Lin Zhaodao: "It was just a coincidence that I was racing a horse with the prince of Liao. I accidentally discovered that the rebels of Liao were plotting and was hunted down. On the way, I accidentally rescued Empress Xiao and the princess of Liao" "Well, very good!" Zhao  Xu smiled again and said: "I have read the "Quotations" of the envoy. On the birthday of the Lord of Liao, you were clever and eloquent. You fought with the ministers of Liao Kingdom and defended the dignity of our dynasty with eloquent words. Not bad, not bad!"  The Xianggong couldn't help but sigh when he heard this. On that day, Lin Zhao was granted a Jinshi status and went to the Liao Kingdom as an envoy. Many people thought it was child's play.  I didn't expect this boy to perform so well. Officials have praised him many times today. Wang Anshi is really lucky to meet such a talent.  At the same time, I lamented Mr. Wen¡¯s vision and his keen eye for recognizing talents!  The emperor of that chamber, Zhao Xu, said: "After the dynasty is dismissed, I will meet you at Chui Gong Hall and tell me the details!"   Everyone couldn't help but sigh, although this guy Lin Zhao did not come from a serious imperial examination background, he did have some abilities.  It's rare for an official to appreciate it so much. It seems like the future is promising!  Zhang Zongyi couldn't help but feel sad. The Chui Gong Hall was where officials usually handled government affairs and summoned ministers.  Different from the court meeting in Zichen Palace, there was more intimacy and attention. Except for the princes and Hanlin scholars, there were not many courtiers who came in and out on weekdays.  Lin Zhaocai is just a little chief clerk, this is how he wants to become the emperor's confidant!  How did he know that the emperor was just out of curiosity and had other purposes, and wanted to hear more about Lin Zhao's experience in the Liao Kingdom.  Although Zhao Xu was young, he had great ambitions. Defeating the Liao Kingdom and regaining the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun was part of his plan.  As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you can win a hundred battles, so you need to know as much as possible about your opponent, the Liao Kingdom.  It is a pity that as an emperor, he cannot leave the palace and can only learn more about it through the mouth of envoys. This is especially the case when there is civil strife in the Liao Kingdom, which is even more unusual.  Emperor Zhao Xu immediately said: "You have all made meritorious service to the country this time. You are all talents of the country. You should be rewarded. It will be announced after the officials discuss it!" Zhang Zongyi felt excited in his heart. Thinking carefully about this mission, almost all  I am taking credit for Lin Zhao¡¯s achievements!  I have to thank Lin Zhao, this boy is young and promising, and he is appreciated by officials and princes. He has a bright future and it will be of great benefit to get to know him.  Zhang Langzhong had completely forgotten his initial contempt, but he knew how to repay his kindness. Because Lin Zhao was honored today, he would also be rewarded in the days to come.  The reward was exciting, but what made Lin Zhao even more excited was that the emperor summoned him alone.  He was also confused about how to report Ayun's incident to the emperor.  Mentioning it openly in the Zichen Palace, fearing that there would be unnecessary trouble, or even getting yourself into trouble, would be the best thing to report to the emperor alone.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The emperor was not in the mood to talk about anything else today, and there were only a few people in Chui Gong Hall.  , Lin Zhao was summoned almost alone.  It can be said to be a rare honor, so much so that the servants who served him were all surprised. What is so magical about this Master Lin?  How could the officials treat him so favorably!  Lin Zhao was a little nervous at first, but as the conversation deepened, he discovered that there was a lot of easy-going behind the emperor's majesty.  Zhao Xu is the emperor, but after all, he is only a twenty-year-old young man. He has no choice but to maintain the majesty of the emperor in front of ministers.  But now that I was facing a young man of the same age, his mood was completely different, and his behavior was quite easy-going.  Lin Zhao also gained an advantage invisibly. The emperor's natural closeness would be of great benefit to him in many things in the future.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but sigh, the emperor¡¯s curiosity is very strong!  Zhao Xu had many problems, ranging from the customs and customs of the Liao Kingdom to the character of the Liao Kingdom's monarchs and ministers.  Especially regarding the current civil strife in Liao and what is known about the internal factions in Liao, they even asked about the details of rescuing Queen Xiao Guanyin.  But this put Lin Zhao in a dilemma and he had to be careful. If he accidentally let someone know that he was having an affair with the Queen of Liao, it would be a sin that could never be redeemed by death!  Seeing that the emperor finally had no problem, and still thinking about it, Lin Zhaocai cautiously said: "Your Majesty, I have another thing to report!" "Say it!" Zhao Xu was very easy-going and kind to Lin Zhao!  Lin Zhao said softly: "It's about the case of Ayun, a woman from Dengzhou" Huh?  The smile on Emperor Zhao Xu's face suddenly faltered!  This was the topic he least wanted to hear at the moment. The ministers in the court were so quarreling about it that they managed to avoid it for a while and find some interesting topics.  This Lin Zhao just returned to Bianjing yesterday, how could he be involved in this matter?  It¡¯s really hard to pick up any pot!  Lin Zhao clearly sensed the emperor's boredom and said hurriedly: "On my way to the mission, I happened to meet Ayun in Dengzhou. There may be something hidden in this case. Yesterday when I returned to Beijing, I happened to meet Ayun's friend, who is also a witness in the case.  Please help me I heard that this case is of great importance, so I took the liberty to report it to Your Majesty" Then he told the story about his chance encounter with Yu Xuan, and the emperor gradually felt relieved.  "Is there any hidden secret?" Zhao Xu asked, "What's the hidden secret?" "According to the witness, Ayun's motives are complicated. Wei Ada and Ayun's cousins ??are not good people. Ayun may have been deceived and coerced into being wronged.  " "Is that true?" "It's just the person's words, I'm not sure, but it seems to be somewhat credible based on what I saw that day. It's just a matter of great importance and needs to be verified carefully." Lin Zhao.  He acted very cautiously and did not dare to be careless in his answers.  Zhao Xu¡¯s anger immediately dissipated, on the contrary, he was still a little surprised!  The news brought by Lin Zhao made his eyes suddenly light up!  At present, the debate between Wang Anshi and Sima Guang and others has reached a deadlock. Although he intends to favor Wang Anshi, it is ultimately unfair and difficult to convince people!  But if, as Lin Zhao said, there is another hidden secret in this case, then it¡¯s completelyIt's a completely different situation!  Facts can be used to speak for themselves and certain resistances can be resolved The grand ambition of reform to enrich the country and strengthen the military can also be implemented as soon as possible.  Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao is really a blessed general. Whenever he encounters a problem, he can always bring good news in time!  Zhao Xu looked at Lin Zhao with a little more admiration, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.  He was thinking about how to deal with this matter to achieve the necessary results.  This young emperor may seem immature, but he is not green at all when it comes to imperial power!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 72: Secret Envoy

    For the emperor, it was not entirely a bad thing for the ministers of the DPRK and China to have political disagreements and fight with each other.  As long as it is within the controllable range, it is conducive to the control of the government and the country, and centralization of power through decentralization.  Zhao Xu understood this truth. The prime ministers and Hanlin scholars were not of the same mind. They even fought openly and secretly, but he turned a blind eye.  As long as these people's principle of loyalty to him and the Song Dynasty remains unchanged.  But under the current circumstances, Sima Guang and others' rebuttals were not included in this, which made Zhao Xu very troubled.  Reform and reform, enriching the country and strengthening the army are his most urgent desires at present and the first priority in his plan.  Everything else can only be done on this basis, or in the process.  However, the current opposition is too strong and there are too many constraints. It is difficult to achieve anything at all, and it may even be difficult to move forward.  The Song Dynasty seemed to be prosperous, but Zhao Xu knew better than anyone else that it was just an appearance!  Mr. Renzong has been the Emperor of Peace all his life, leaving a good reputation, but leaving a mess to his descendants.  The various maladministrations of the country have become increasingly serious and have reached a point where it is difficult to return.  His father Song Yingzong also wanted to make a difference, but unfortunately his life span was short and his reign lasted only four years.  In addition, he is not the biological son of Emperor Renzong, and there is a dislike between him and Empress Dowager Cao. There is a vague undercurrent in the court that is ready to move.  After only a few years in office, most of his energy was put into consolidating his position, and it was too late to do other things.  Now that the throne is in your hands, should you still do nothing, be a conservative king, and watch the country continue to decline?  Zhao Xu was absolutely unwilling. He had ambitions and was unwilling to do nothing. He hoped to become a promising king who would be famous in history like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.  But the reality is incompatible with it, and even runs counter to it!  Take the last incident when the Liao envoy died in Bianjing. At that time, he was nervous and worried, fearing that the Liao army would go south and take advantage of the situation.  They were not even aware of the rebellion in the Liao Kingdom, and in the end they made a false alarm and suffered a great loss of face.  All these deeply stimulated Zhao Xu. Only by enriching the country and strengthening the army and defeating the enemy is the fundamental solution.  Now that all these special issues are focused on the Ayun case, Zhao Xu knows very well what the essence of the debate among the ministers is?  This game involves vital interests, and he has no other choice. He must support Wang Anshi.  I was very worried about how to convince the public and how to convince the courtiers.  Otherwise, if he is rejected again by the Holy Judgment, and the censor keeps writing, it will be troublesome.  Learning from the past, we have to be cautious Now that Lin Zhao has brought good news, everything has been solved.  Zhao Xu thought for a long time, wondering how to use this matter?  Since there is another secret, the top priority is to find out what the secret is?  And who should be sent there?  Theoretically, the Ministry of Punishment or Dali Temple is naturally responsible, but in this case, will those people make small moves in order to deal with political opponents?  Not only that, Zhao Xu doesn¡¯t want to reveal the news for the time being. The so-called hidden secret may be a big killer for him. At a critical moment, it can have an unexpected effect.  The trials and debates about the reform had gone on for too long, and he no longer had much patience.  Just take advantage of this opportunity to shut up some people and achieve a staged breakthrough But who is the right person to go?  Zhao Xu's eyes couldn't help but fall on Lin Zhao.  This man had been to Dengzhou before and met Ayun. The witness who complained of injustice also sought him out, but he did not participate in the previous investigation and controversy.  Being aloof from the situation but having many contacts, he is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate!  At the same time, he also wanted to give Lin Zhao a chance. He had just ascended the throne and lacked a capable assistant and direct lineage.  Lin Zhao has good talents, is young, and the most important thing is that he comes from a humble background. If he is given gifts to win over him at this time, will he be able to cultivate him into a confidant?  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that, inadvertently, he had been so favored by the emperor, and now his future was really bright.  Zhao Xu said: "Dongyang, how about you go to Dengzhou to investigate the case without making any noise?" Uh isn't it?  Lin Zhao was speechless. He didn't dare to talk about this matter in front of the Zichen Palace, because he just didn't want to get involved in the whirlpool.  I was thinking that there are three law divisions to investigate, and I just need to be reminded, but I didn't expect that the emperor would come up with such a trick "Officials, it's not good to play cards without following the rules!"  I have to rush back to Jiangning to spend the New Year with my uncle. Now I have to go to Dengzhou. I don¡¯t know how long I will be delayed!  If so, getting involved is inevitable!  It will inevitably offend people.  Thinking about the fierce party struggles in the Song Dynasty in the future, Lin Zhao was really scared!  "Your Majesty, isn't it appropriate for me to go?" Lin Zhao's first thought was to refuse.  Zhao Xu said, "If we send someone else there with great fanfare, there will definitely be trouble again, and there may be changes! You Lin Dongyang are bold and careful, and are good at prisons, so you should be able to handle this matter easily. I don't worry about appointing others, so you can  A hard trip?Remember, I admire you very much, do your best!  "The emperor expressed his gratitude to you in person, saying that he admired you, encouraged you, and even persuaded you to assign you a task. What kind of rhythm is this? Anyone would be flattered. As for the task, if you refuse, it would be really shameless.  Do you dare not give me the emperor's face? But you don't dare to make fun of your own life and future. Lin Zhao said helplessly: "Thank you for your kindness, I obey your order!"  "At the same time, he was thinking about how to operate it, paying the least and benefiting the most Zhao Xu was full of expectations. The test for this son has officially begun, hoping that he can give a satisfactory answer ~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Not long after Lin Zhao left, Emperor Zhao Xu secretly met with another person,  This person is an official of the Imperial City Division, and his identity is quite shady. The Imperial City Division is responsible for the entrance and exit of the palace, the guarding of the surrounding houses, and the opening and closing of the palace gates. Each door is given two bronze talismans and an iron sign.  Leave the door open, ask for the key on the right hand, and ask the person who holds the key for inspection on time. In addition, there is a more important task - to send relatives to monitor the movements of the subjects and report to the emperor.  The Imperial City Division was the spy agency of the Song Dynasty, similar to the Jinyiwei of the later Ming Dynasty. Of course, its power and influence were far inferior to the latter. The main task of the Imperial City Division was to spy on the behavior of officials and citizens for the emperor.  . It is called the Imperial City Division, and its main scope of activities is in the capital city of Bianjing. "Have there been any changes among the courtiers recently?  "When Zhao Xu came to the throne, the government was unstable, so he was not absolutely at ease with the courtiers, and would send people to keep an eye on them secretly. "Your Majesty, there is no change, everything is stable!  " "Okay, continue to watch, and report any changes to me in time By the way, pay attention to Lin Zhao, and then check whether his background is innocent?  " The attendant asked casually: "Your Majesty is talking about Lin Zhao, Lin Dongyang, the chief registrar of Honglu Temple?  " "Yes, have you paid attention to him?  "Zhao Xu was a little surprised. Lin Zhao's official position should not attract the attention of the Imperial City Secretary, right? "It's a coincidence" It turns out that the Imperial City Secretary did everything possible to get information. In Bianjing City,  Major restaurants and romantic places are the focus of their attention, because these places are often visited by dignitaries, and there are many clues to be found. Jiangnanju has quickly become famous in Bianjing in the past six months, and his business has been booming, and he has become a recent addition to the Imperial City.  The object of attention, Lin Zhao, one of the owners of Jiangnan Residence, should naturally come into the sight of the Imperial City Division. The follower immediately said: "Lin Zhao was rehabilitated and innocent. We have known each other since he was a child.  He died and became a slave with his uncle in the Meng Mansion in Jiangning.  Last year, the Meng family's son was killed, and it was Lin Zhao who helped find out the truth and seek revenge.  The Meng family was grateful and not only gave him freedom, but also went into business with him.  He opened the famous Jiangnanju Restaurant near Xiangguo Temple in Bianjing.  "The task of finding out the details was easily handed over. "Oh!  Zhao Xu didn't know these details, and his ordinary experiences never attracted his attention. Then he asked, "Who does he associate with on weekdays?"  " "Cao Jian, the grandson of Uncle Taiguo, Wen Jifu, the son of Prime Minister Wen, and Huang Tingjian, a Jinshi, all have contacts with him. The closest one is Wang Yu, the son of Wang Xueshi, who even went to visit him yesterday afternoon!  " "Did Wang Yu meet Lin Zhao yesterday?  "This detail caught Zhao Xu's attention. "Yes, it seems that he heard that Lin Zhao had returned from injury and rushed to visit him. He stayed for an hour and then left!  " Zhao Xu pondered for a moment and then asked: "Did anyone else go to see Lin Zhao yesterday?  " "Others By the way, there was a down-and-out scholar who went there before and had a conflict with a clerk. Later, Lin Zhao came forward and seemed to know that person, and he has been staying in Jiangnan since then" No matter how detailed it is, the Imperial City  Everyone will pay attention. ¡°That¡¯s it!  "Zhao Xu already understood it in his heart and ordered: "Continue to pay attention to me. By the way, he will go back to Dengzhou later and send someone to follow" "Yes!  "Poor Lin Zhao didn't know that he was already being targeted by the secret service of the Song Dynasty. "If I want to use you, you can no longer communicate with other people secretly, so" Zhao Xu seemed to mutter to himself.  His words became more complicated, and his eyes became more and more complicated. No one knew what the young emperor was thinking PS: Thanks to book friends Yanhuang Zhong, abccd5432, Qianchuan Baihe, s. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!  g tip, thank you!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 73: Forced Buying, Not Selling

    Lin Zhao had no choice but to return to the south of the Yangtze River. It was hard to disobey the emperor's order, so the trip to Dengzhou was inevitable.  It doesn¡¯t matter if you send Buddha to the West, help others to the end, or personally clear up Ayun¡¯s grievances. It¡¯s also a good thing!  Now we can only hope to come back soon. If we have time, it would be perfect to go back to Jiangning in time for the New Year.  I wanted to ask for advice and set off early the next morning, but unfortunately there are always people who don't want to worry about it.  As soon as Lin Zhao entered the door, Gao Da said: "Master, you are back. There is a visitor who wants to see you!" "Who is it?" "I don't know him. He is an old man. He is waiting in the private room upstairs!" "Oh!" Lin  Zhao couldn't help but wonder, who is so sacred and why is he so important?  Just don't make any messy things happen again.  After going upstairs, I saw an old man with a fair face and a slightly stout figure. He was about forty or fifty years old. He seemed to be the chief steward of some wealthy family.  "I'm Lin Zhao, I wonder what you want from me?" After waiting for a long time, he finally saw the real owner. The old man looked back at Lin Zhao with an arrogant expression and said lightly: "I heard that you have a white horse, and my young master likes it very much.  , are willing to spend a lot of money to buy it, please give me your love!" Because it was summoned by Chui Gong Hall alone, Lin Zhao delayed for a long time, and the old man naturally had to wait for a long time, which already made him very impatient.  In addition, Jiang Nanju's clerk is not attentive enough. With his status, others are respectful wherever he goes. Why is he an exception today?  He completely forgot that he did not mention his identity today In short, the old man was very irritable, and the only modesty and politeness he had had was almost worn away, so he became aggressive when he spoke.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but frown when he heard this. This person had an arrogant manner and extremely impolite words. He would directly ask others to part with him without asking if they agreed?  His tone was too loud, and the old man's effeminate expression and tone made him even more disgusting.  Lin Zhao was very unhappy and immediately bored, but he still said politely: "I'm sorry, the white horse I have is a gift from a friend, I won't sell it!"  others?  What's more, it was a gift from Yelu Jun and had saved his life. If it hadn't been for the speed of his divine horse, he might not have been able to escape Yelu Naye's pursuit at that time.  More importantly, Bailong is the witness of his love affair with Xiao Guanyin, and he cannot pass it on to anyone else.  Besides, Lin Zhao is not short of money at all!  The old man's tone was even more irritating, and he didn't want to talk to him at all!  "My young master has a noble status and is a horse lover. It is your honor to fall in love with your white horse, so don't refuse any more!" The old man seemed not to be polite and modest at all, and his words were even more arrogant.  What the hell?  You love Ma and it¡¯s nothing to do with me!  What more honor?  So what if your status is noble?  I'm not the kind of person to flatter you, I'm so shameless.  Little did he know that after his rebirth, what Lin Zhao hated most was when someone used his identity to make trouble.  Lin Zhao suppressed his anger and said angrily: "I'll say it again, the white horse is my true love, I won't sell it!" "Don't be so shameless, others try different ways to give horses to my young master and you haven't even had a chance?"  "Hmph, that's inexplicable!" Lin Zhao snorted coldly and thought to himself: What the hell, how could such a strange thing happen to a good person?  This guy is not here to buy a horse at all, it¡¯s more like he¡¯s out of his mind!  As for the master behind him, he probably has some IQ issues, otherwise why would he send such a brainless person out to embarrass himself!  The old man said coldly: "Don't give me a toast. Do you know who my young master is? I'll scare you to death if I tell you" "I'm sorry, I'm not interested in knowing. Let's go out to the street and see who I can scare to death."  Go ahead and see the guests off!" Lin Zhao said this and turned around to leave, unwilling to pay any attention to this lunatic.  Seeing that his young master was angry, Jiang Nanju¡¯s clerk immediately took the old man out without giving him a chance to speak.  After the old man went out, he muttered in a low voice: "Humph, you are just a small chief clerk, but you dare to be so arrogant. You have offended our young master, and you will suffer!" It turned out that someone had been teasing him, and he had used his brain to think that  In order to intimidate you as the owner, you can then take the opportunity to lower the price.  The money given by the owner to buy horses can make a lot of money for himself.  In addition, it has become a habit to take advantage of the master's name to make money secretly, so he is so arrogant that he does not know where the sky is high I wanted to threaten him first, but if the other party is not convinced, he may make rude remarks, and then tell the master's name, the other party will definitely feel guilty and even brave  Trembling.  Then it is natural to lower the price or ask for some tribute.  It's a pity that Lin Zhao was unusual today. He didn't play his cards according to the routine and didn't give him a chance to speak The old man couldn't swallow this feeling that he failed in his job and lost his face.  This person will be filled with resentment and will not review his mistakes at all. He will deeply remember his mistakes.After falling in love with Lin Zhao, it is inevitable to add fuel to the fire after returning ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To be honest  , Lin Zhao was still a little confused. This old man appeared very suddenly and spoke nervously. It was really strange!  Sincerely come here to cause trouble for others!  "I don't know when Gundam appeared behind me," he said worriedly, "Master Lin, I'm afraid this is not a good idea. This old man may not be offended" "Why?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but frown!  Gundam whispered: "This man has a fair face and no beard, a shrill voice, a rich body, and a haughty look. He is probably maybe a servant in the palace or the palace!" The implication is that, sir, you have offended the royal family.  Chamberlain?  Lin Zhao was shocked. It couldn't be that the emperor wanted Bailong, right?  If he didn't say it in person today, then it must not be the case, not to mention that the people around the emperor are not so incompetent.  It seems that there is someone else, but I don't know which palace it is.  But this is just a guess, no matter what.  Even if I am the King of Heaven, Bailong will never give it to others for nothing.  It is even worse to use the earth as a means of oppression.  There are still a lot of things to worry about right now, and I don't have time to think about these "Cousin, what's the matter?" Gu Yuelun noticed something unusual and came to ask.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Nothing, call Miss Meng, I have something else to tell you!" Meng Ruoying came in a hurry, but heard Lin Zhaodao say: "I have to go on a far journey" "Didn't you just come back?  Why are you leaving again?" The two beauties were a little surprised, but more reluctant to leave.  Lin Zhao sighed: "I can't help it. The government has appointed me on an errand today and I need to go to Dengzhou!" "But for Ayun's case?" Gu Yuelun suddenly regretted that he should not have advised his cousin to meddle in his own business.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes don't worry, there won't be any danger here!" "Today is the tenth day of November. It will take almost twenty days to go back and forth to Dengzhou, and it will take at least ten days to return to Jiangning.  Time schedule, can we make it back on the first day?" Meng Ruoying was a little sad. Returning to Jiangning for the New Year was a long-decided decision and a common expectation of many people.  Lin Zhao said apologetically: "I am also helpless, but your orders cannot be violated. I will try my best to come back as early as possible. Why don't you go back first? My aunt is about to give birth, so you should go back early. I will be there in time for the Lantern Festival."  I rushed back to Jiangning before!" "But" Such a result is inevitably regrettable!  Meng Ruoying sighed: "Forget it, you go! Yuelun, let's discuss the matter of returning to Jiangning in the long term!" "Okay, you guys should look at the situation. If you leave early, be careful on the road." Lin Zhao glanced at Meng Ruoying, who was considerate and said,  He nodded lightly and then said: "I don't want to make any noise when I go out this time. Remember to keep it secret. Just tell the outside world that I am sick As for Yu Xuan, don't tell him yet" "Okay, you can go without worries. I am at home.  What!" As soon as Meng Ruoying said the words, she felt a little strange.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next morning, Lin Zhao quietly left the city, and Su An took him  Several Imperial Guards in civilian clothes were already waiting outside the city.  The two have established a deep friendship in Liaodong, and this time they secretly go to Dengzhou, they also need someone to protect them.  Lin Zhao immediately thought of Su An, and the emperor naturally agreed.  "Bozhou, how is your recovery?" Lin Zhao was most concerned about Su An's injury!  "Thank you for your concern, sir, it's already great!" Su An smiled softly, he was happy to accompany Lin Zhao on this trip.  "Okay, in that case, let's hurry up and try to get back as soon as possible!" "But it depends on the master's orders!" Then several people galloped eastwards with their whips raised, not knowing that there was someone following behind them

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 74, Ouyang Xiu

    After leaving Jiangnanju, the old man headed north and came to a house near the Bianhe River.  The interior is extremely elegant with carved beams and painted pillars and flying eaves and walls. The stove in the room is burning brightly and is as warm as spring.  Two young men in brocade robes were warming themselves over the fire and drinking wine, while several young and beautiful women were waiting on them.  After the old man entered the door, he bowed and said, "Young man, I have met the princes and marquises!" One of them was Zhao Zhongshan, the Marquis of Fushui, and the other, with a more distinguished identity, was the younger brother of Emperor Zhao Xu, King Qi Zhao.  Zhao Hao.  Zhao Hao is the second son of Emperor Yingzong of the Song Dynasty and Empress Gao. He is currently one of the most noble in the Song Dynasty.  The emperor's brother, the most noble prince, and most importantly, the Queen Mother Gao Taotao loved him very much. Even though he was already sixteen years old, she still allowed him to live in the palace and stay with him. Such grace was unique.  Zhao Hao's family background as a nobleman in Tianhuang, coupled with his mother's doting, gave Zhao Hao a sense of superiority. It can be said that his eyes are higher than his head.  Because of his special status, he has also become the target of fawning among the clan members. Zhao Zhongshan, the second son of Yuhang County Prince, is one of them.  Emperor Yingzong was adopted from Prince Pu¡¯s Mansion and was originally the brother of Prince Yuhang.  Zhao Hao and Zhao Zhongshan are actually serious cousins. They have more contact with each other on weekdays and have a closer relationship.  I had nothing to do today, so I was invited to Zhao Zhongshan's courtyard for wine tasting and fun.  "How's the horse buying going?" Zhao Hao asked hurriedly when he saw the old man. He had a crazy love for famous horses. Ever since he met Lin Zhao's white dragon that day, he had never forgotten it. He just happened to leave the palace today and sent his entourage.  The chamberlain went to make an appointment.  This was always on my mind, so that even the drinkers were not that interested.  The old man He, the chamberlain, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am incompetent, but Lin Zhao refuses" "Well, I guess he is also a horse lover, so it is expected that he will not give up" Zhao Hao sighed, love  It's a pity that I can't get the extremely white horse.  Then he sighed: "I wonder how to buy it with a lot of money? Xiao Wang is willing to pay double the amount!" Upon seeing this, Lao He immediately said: "Your Majesty, it's useless. That Lin Zhao is so arrogant and arrogant. I will report it to Your Majesty."  He ignored the name, and even said disrespectful words" Then he added fuel and jealousy, making Lin Zhao look domineering, arrogant, proud, and arrogant. He was completely a bully with clothes that go too far.  Zhao Hao is a proud son of heaven with a noble status. How could he have ever experienced such humiliation?  Growing up in the palace, my parents didn't care about these things, and they were not afraid of being deceived by their cronies, so they immediately became furious.  Zhao Hao was very annoyed that a little chief clerk was disrespectful to the prince Lao He took the opportunity to add insult to injury and said: "Yes, this Lin Zhao is really bullying people too much. He speaks arrogantly. How dare he insult the little boy in words?"  "Prince" Zhao Zhongshan knew very well that Lin Zhao was the kind of person with backbone who would rather break than bend.  So he deliberately made Lao He arrogant.  It's called a deterrent, but it's actually a provocation. Lin Zhao will definitely be dissatisfied, and it's not surprising that it will lead to conflicts.  Everything was as expected. Zhao Zhongshan immediately suggested: "Second brother, this person is arrogant and too bullying. Let's go back and teach him a lesson in person, so as to vent our bad breath for the second brother!" "How to teach me a lesson?" "This is simple.  Like this" Zhao Zhongshan immediately murmured in a low voice The next day, the two of them originally wanted to seek bad luck on Lin Zhao, but news came that Lin Zhao was ill and bedridden.  In addition, there was news yesterday that the official had met with Lin Zhao alone, so he had to be cautious Zhao Zhongshan was not in a hurry. Zhao Hao already hated Lin Zhao to the bone, and he continued to fan the flames from the side. King Qi's anger  The value keeps rising.  If it breaks out one day, the effect will be extraordinary. If it can bring Cao Jian, Wang Yu and others together that day Hehe, that would be the best.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But it was said that Lin Zhao left Bianjing City and headed east quickly,  Hurry up and head straight to Dengzhou.  But after all, the distance is far, and after several days of traveling quickly, it is inevitable that people and horses will be exhausted.  I originally wanted to stop in Qizhou and go to Baotu Spring to take a bath and rest.  But in order to save time, I took a shortcut and missed the best spring in the world.  We can only rest temporarily in Qingzhou, another place we must pass through. Qingzhou is the administrative center of Jingdong East Road and one of the largest towns in Qilu.  Rest here for half a day, replenish some supplies, and then you can reach Dengzhou in one go.  When they entered Qingzhou City, although they had royal orders, they were on a relatively secret mission, so they kept a low profile and just found an ordinary inn to live in.  But Lin Zhao had forgotten one thing. The White Dragon Divine Horse was so incomparable that it was destined to attract a lot of attention, and it happened to be noticed by an old man.  The old man couldn't help but be surprised. Could it be that he had admitted the wrong person?  However, it is almost the same as the description in the letter from his beloved disciple, especially the white horse. It is probably unique in the Song Dynasty.    How could he appear here?  Shouldn't I accept the reward in Bianjing?  However, after being an official for many years and having rich experience, he suddenly understood.  The old man couldn't help but smile softly. His beloved disciple praised this man very much. He was young and promising, and he really wanted to meet him!  After thinking for a long time, he ordered his close associates to go there with their lives "May I ask if Mr. Lin Zhao is in person?" Lin Zhao was just washing up in the inn room and preparing to rest for a while when a middle-aged man who looked like a domestic servant came to visit.  "I'm Lin Zhao, what do you want me to do?" Lin Zhao looked at him suspiciously. He had no friends in Qingzhou, so who would know him?  The man bowed and presented an invitation and said: "My master saw the young master passing by by chance, and invited the young master to come to my house for a glass of water and wine to hang out for a while!" Uh you want to treat me to a drink?  There seems to be no friends in Qingzhou, who could they be?  Could it be that someone has bad intentions?  Lin Zhao's expression was more suspicious and solemn, suspicious of the other party's identity and purpose!  After receiving the name of the master who took a closer look, Lin Zhao suddenly suddenly became cheerful, and even a little excited!  The words "Ouyang Xiu" are clearly written on the signature of the invitation!  It goes without saying that Ouyang Xiu is a figure. Among the eight great masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties and the four great masters of writing throughout the ages, the ancient prose movement he advocated is famous in history, and "The Drunken Old Man's Pavilion" is even more familiar.  In the Song Dynasty, he was one of the best scholars and a literary figure respected by everyone.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUT Out of Song Renzong Jiayou's second year of the Jinshi Examination, the court discovered many talents.  The names on the gold list for that session were all impressive, including Su Shi, Su Che, Zhang Zai, Cheng Hao, Cheng Yi, Zeng Gong, Zeng Bu, Lu Huiqing, Zhang Dun, Wang Shao and others. Which of these people  It's not that the name is as loud as thunder.  There are three of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Needless to say, Zhang Zai and Er Cheng¡¯s status in the history of philosophy. Lu Huiqing and Zhang Dun were both prime ministers and assistants. The Battle of Xihe commanded by Wang Shao was one of the most important military achievements of the Northern Song Dynasty.  One of the few highlights in history.  This Jinshi examination is called the Dragon and Tiger Ranking in the Second Year of Jiayou, and it can be said to be the first ranking in the imperial examination in the millennium.  The examiner was Ouyang Xiu, a Hanlin scholar at that time. Such good results were not the result of his advocacy of plain writing style.  It can be seen from this that Ouyang Xiu¡¯s status and influence among the literary circles of the Song Dynasty!  It would be strange if Lin Zhao wasn't excited after receiving Ouyang Xiu's invitation!  You know, I don¡¯t know how many people gathered in front of Ouyang Mansion to ask for an audience, but they couldn¡¯t.  To be exaggerated, it would be an honor for the scholars of the Song Dynasty to meet Ouyang Xiu. If he was given a few words of praise, it would mean a bright future.  As for Princess Ouyang¡¯s invitations, they are very rare. How could Lin Zhao not be excited when he got such an opportunity today? ? It is a coincidence that after Ouyang Xiu successively served as Deputy Privy Envoy, Counselor for Political Affairs, Minister of Criminal Affairs and Minister of War, he was allowed to be released after many requests. He had just arrived in Qingzhou as the magistrate not long ago.  Such a good thing happened to Lin Zhao. It must be said that he was lucky.  Lin Zhao understood as soon as he thought about it that this matter should have a lot to do with Zeng Gong, who was on the mission together. Otherwise, how could he have the chance to enter Ouyang Gong's eyes? ??????????????????????????? It seems that if you can¡¯t get to know big people, it¡¯s also a good thing to get to know their little apprentices.  Speaking of which, he has a good relationship with Huang Tingjian. Will he introduce him to Su Shi in the future?  All in all, if you have the opportunity to visit Ouyang Xiu, you can't miss it. What's more, he invites you. How can you miss this once-in-a-lifetime honor?

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 75: Instructions and Positioning

    That night, Lin Zhao arrived at the Qingzhou government office on time. In order to keep a low profile, he only took Su An with him.  Even so, there was still a tail behind him, watching them leave after entering the Qingzhou Mansion Office.  At the gate of the government office, there were attendants waiting for them, and they were led directly into the back garden.  The back house of Zhizhou Mansion is very spacious and there are many buildings. Unfortunately, it lacks some elegance and is not particularly good. However, there are a few plum blossoms in bloom. Lanterns are hung on the plum trees. Under the light of the lights, the plum blossoms are even more beautiful.  Beautiful and very suitable for the occasion.  Behind the plum blossoms is a warm pavilion. At this moment, the bright lantern is hanging high, the fire is burning brightly, and the steam of the tea stove is squeaking.  An old man was sitting by the fire, staring out the window, drinking tea and admiring the plum blossoms.  "Junior Lin Zhao has met Mr. Ouyang!" Lin Zhao stepped forward quickly and saluted at the door. The person in front of him must be Ouyang Xiu.  Ouyang Xiu turned around and laughed: "I'm lazy and didn't go out to greet you, do you mind?" "Where? It's already an honor to meet Mr. Ouyang. It's cold and dewy at night, how dare you work hard again!" Lin Zhao then noticed  , this literary giant is about sixty years old, with half-white beard and hair, and deep wrinkles on his forehead, but he does not look old. The vicissitudes of life give people a sense of weight, which is a symbol of rich experience.  His eyes are gentle and deep, and he has a faint smile on his face, making him very approachable.  Ouyang Xiu said with a smile: "Zeng Gong's letter mentioned his experience as an envoy to Liao. He praised you very much and said that you are a rare young man. I couldn't help but be curious and wanted to meet you. I happened to see that horse today.  Baima, I guessed that it might be you, so I asked my family to take the liberty to ask. It¡¯s really good Since we are passing through Qingzhou, let me show my friendship as a landlord" "Mr. Ouyang is so polite, I am so honored!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh!  , it seems that Bailong is indeed very attractive and attracts attention so easily A few days ago it was the arrogant and domineering royal servant, and today it is Ouyang Xiu. Bailong seems to be about to become his own image spokesperson Ouyang Xiu said with a smile:  "I heard Zeng Gong talk about your experience in coming to Liao Kingdom. You are witty and brave, not bad" "Ouyang Gong was so complimentary!" Lin Zhao was very humble.  If this praise spreads, Lin Zhao is definitely a representative young man, and he will definitely become famous, widely favored and appreciated The speaker is Ouyang Xiu, the dean. Of course, if he makes a bad comment,  It can almost destroy a person "Okay, Zigu's letter made me curious, so I invited you over for a cup of tea. I know that you are in a hurry and have a heavy responsibility, so I won't let you drink!  " Lin Zhao asked in surprise: "Ouyang Gong knows what I am going to do?" Ouyang Xiu said with a smile: "You are a person who is favored by His Majesty and the ministers of the DPRK. You were supposed to receive the reward in Bianjing, but you appeared here  Going east through Qingzhou, it¡¯s clear where you are going.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!  Lin Zhao then thought about it. There was endless debate between the court and the central government about the Ayun case. What kind of person Ouyang Xiu was. Although he was not in Bianjing, he must know this matter well!  So it was just a coincidence that he called himself so, or did he have some insights?  "This junior is very nervous about taking on such an important task. Please excuse me, can Mr. Ouyang give me some advice?" Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and said it bluntly, which could be regarded as a test of Ouyang Xiu's purpose.  It's just that he's just playing tricks on his own, which is really embarrassing.  To be honest, Ouyang Xiu was interested in Lin Zhao entirely because of Zeng Gong¡¯s letters and his great appreciation for Lin Zhao.  Therefore, I can't help but wonder, the apprentice is considered to be one of the best, his eyes are high, and few people can see him. Why do he take such a fancy to such a young scholar?  Maybe because he was older, he happened to meet him and wanted to meet him After meeting him, he was not disappointed. Lin Zhao was handsome, well-spoken, and humble.  What's more, the emperor can send him as an envoy to Liao Kingdom, and now he is going to Dengzhou, which shows that this son is extraordinary Not only that, but for some reason, Ouyang Xiu felt an unreasonable feeling of intimacy when he saw Lin Zhao So when  When Lin Zhao asked, he didn't think too much, but really wanted to make a few pointers Ouyang Xiu muttered: "As a minister, you should be loyal to the emperor and serve the country, especially when it comes to fairness and justice. Only you can have a bowl of water.  Only what you say and do can be convincingDon't be biased for certain people or certain thingsRemember!" Lin Zhao understood that because he was born in Jiangning and was recommended by Wang Anshi, he was very popular in the eyes of many people.  There are traces of the new Party learning.  As we all know, behind the Ayun case is actually a game between two groups headed by Wang Anshi and Sima Guang!  Now I am looking for evidence, but what is the purpose of finding evidence?  Judging from the expected results, it will be beneficial to Wang Anshi, so what will others think?  There may be doubts that will continue, and the troubles in this matter may continue or even intensify.  And you may also fall into the center of the whirlpool, even if you are proven innocent in the end, lose orThere will be a lot of losses, which is contrary to my wishes I have to say that Ouyang Xiu reminded me in a timely manner, and I must be cautious in this matter.  He cannot get involved easily and get involved in the whirlpool of party disputes Now he only wants to fulfill the emperor's order and seek justice for Ayun As for using this case to attack his opponents, to be honest, Lin Zhao is still a little disdainful.  "You have learned a lesson, thank you Mr. Ouyang!" Ouyang Xiu nodded approvingly. This boy is young and promising, but he must not be tempted by fame and fortune, otherwise he will easily go astray.  I hope he can listen and think clearly As for Wang Anshi, he has no academic ability. No one doubts this.  But his temper and personality are too paranoid, so let him do the big things, just take it seriously, okay?  Can it be done successfully?  The Song Dynasty could not withstand too much trouble, and Ouyang Gong couldn't help but feel a little worried "Okay, sit down and have a cup of tea!" Then a waiter came forward to pour tea, but he didn't want the tea to be too hot and he couldn't handle it for a while.  , unexpectedly spilled out, just falling on Lin Zhao's chest Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but frown, such rude behavior made him very unhappy, and said in a deep voice: "Why are you so careless? Can Dongyang get burned?" "I'm sorry, sir.  Forgive me, Mr. Lin!" The attendant quickly handed over a dry cloth Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "It's okay, it doesn't matter!" His clothes were thick in winter and he didn't spill much tea, so he wasn't burned.  Lin Zhao took the dry cloth, untied the clothes on his chest, and wiped away the water stains.  At this moment, the jade pendant hanging on his chest was revealed.  Because of the angle of the light, Ouyang Xiu happened to see it, and couldn't help but feel something in his heart. This jade especially this pattern, seemed to have been seen somewhere before ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao said goodbye to Ouyang Xiu that night and continued on his way to Dengzhou early the next morning!  The situation about Cousin Ayun and Wei Ada is actually very easy to investigate. The results of Xu Zun's previous investigation may not be true Of course, Xu Zun cannot be blamed for this, because the initial investigation results were not from him, but from him.  It was done by Wendeng County under Dengzhou After the case was reported, Xu Zun Bodhisattva only wanted to excuse Ayun, but he did not prevent the people below him from engaging in malpractice for personal gain, neglecting to investigate their duties, or even colluding with evil people.  Later, after the nature of the case changed, everyone's attention was attracted by the legal arguments in the court, and everyone ignored the true situation of the case.  It wasn't until Lin Zhao met Yu Xuan that he realized that there was something wrong with the root of the case As for the Wendeng County magistrate and other officials who initially investigated the case, they were naturally horrified, but the mistake had been made and no one discovered it.  .  Simply accept the mistake as it is, say nothing, and let the big guys above argue endlessly.  They all knew the role they played in this matter If Emperor Zhao Xu sent officials from the Sanfa Department to investigate with great fanfare, Wendeng County officials might have covered up the matter.  But Lin Zhao and others came secretly, which made it much easier to investigate some things. They quickly learned the truest situation and collected a lot of testimonies and evidence.  When the evidence was in hand, Lin Zhao showed a smile. He did not expect that some actions by his own hands would affect the changes in the situation of the Song Dynasty and the direction of the country However, after Ouyang Xiu reminded him, Lin Zhao realized that this matter was just a matter of fear.  It's not that simple. What role should you play in it? You still need to be careful I couldn't think much about it for a while. At that time, the north wind blew and the snowflakes started to fall.  Lin Zhao did not dare to delay any longer, so he immediately took Su An and a group of forbidden troops and rode back to Bianjing in the cold wind PS: Thanks to book friends Yanhuang Zhong, Beibing Xiaoyu, and abccd5432 for the reward.  I graduated from university this week. I went through the procedures for leaving school, received my graduation certificate and degree certificate, and processed files. There was a lot of delay and there were few updates. I'm sorry.  Updates will be sped up next week once things settle down.

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 76 Playing Dafa

    Lin Zhao's trip to Dengzhou was in a hurry, and he finally made it back to Bianjing in early December.  The results of the investigation were quickly sent to the palace. Lin Zhao "recovered" and was ordered to enter the palace. He was once again summoned alone by Emperor Zhao Xu.  "Dongyang, did you come and go very quickly?" Zhao Xu chuckled, and he was very satisfied with the results Lin Zhao brought back.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It is my duty to relieve His Majesty as soon as possible!" Even so, in fact, in order to rush for time, he rushed back to Jiangning as early as possible to celebrate the New Year.  "Well, with this result, the argument should come to an end!" Zhao Xu sighed softly. The argument about the Ayun case really annoyed him. Now he felt much more relaxed and asked, "By the way, everything has been going on along the way.  It went well? But who have you seen? "This Why did the emperor ask this?  Could it be that Thinking of the accompanying Imperial Army, Lin Zhao's heart moved and he said, "I visited Duke Ouyang when I was passing through Qingzhou!" "Well, Duke Ouyang is a famous figure in our dynasty and a leading figure in literature. It is beneficial to visit him and ask for advice!  "Looking at Zhao Xu's expression, he was not surprised at all. It seemed that he was completely expected. Lin Zhao couldn't help but sweat all over his back.  Fortunately, I didn't lie just now, otherwise I would have died miserably.  Lin Zhao took advantage of the situation and said: "Yes, fortunately, I traveled with Duke Ouyang's disciple Zeng Zigu on my last mission, so I was able to pay a visit to Duke Ouyang. Duke Ouyang has great insights in knowledge and conduct. As a junior, I listened to his teachings and benefited from them."  Very cool!" "Well, now I can tell you why I met Ouyang Xiu.  The things we talked about were normal and nothing shameful.  Zhao Xu smiled and said: "That's great! You did this investigation, so if this matter will be mentioned in court tomorrow, you need to come forward and explain clearly!" "Yes!" Ever since he started this hard work, Lin Zhao knew that sooner or later it would happen  One day.  Zhao Xu added: "You are not affiliated with either of them. You are a third person participating alone. Your explanation will be credible, but one thing is that you need to be fair and not biased!" Why are the emperor's and Ouyang Xiu's words exactly the same?  What on earth do these two men do?  Lin Zhao suddenly realized that Zhao Xu supported Wang Anshi, but he could not show it on the surface, so he In this case, Lin Zhao changed his mind and risked his life tomorrow Lin Zhao did not realize that  , I only know one but not the other.  Zhao Xu looked at him with a somewhat complicated look, and thought to himself: I hope you understand, don't let people down?  The second round of the test has begun!  The next day was the great court meeting in the Zichen Hall. Many officials with relatively high rankings attended. As for Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao was an exception. The emperor notified him to accept the reward, which was naturally a different matter Not long after the court meeting started, someone mentioned the pending issues.  Ayun case.  Zhao Xu secretly sneered in his heart. In the past, this would undoubtedly have been his biggest headache, but today looking at the two almost identical reports on the imperial case, Zhao Xu knew in his heart, who could defeat him today, Wang Anshi or Sima Guang?  He doesn't care, but he himself will undoubtedly be the biggest winner.  The two sides began to quote scriptures again and argue with each other. They quoted a lot of saints' words, but unfortunately neither one could convince the other.  The remarks were still so unoriginal Emperor Zhao Xu couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Don't argue any more. Regarding this case, Lin Zhao, the chief registrar of Honglu Temple, has a different opinion. You might as well listen to it." Lin Zhao?  Although his official rank is low, he has made great achievements in detecting the suicide case of the Liao envoy and sent the Liao envoy to the Liao Dynasty. He has become somewhat famous in the court recently.  It's just a case that neither Xianggong nor Hanlin scholars can reach a conclusion on. What opinion can he, an official of Honglu Temple, have?  This was the first time he sang a one-man show in the court. Lin Zhao was still a little nervous and walked out of the queue with some trepidation. He walked to the middle of the hall and said: "Your Majesty, colleagues, the case of Dengzhou woman Ayun has been debated for several months.  , there is no conclusion. I heard that the main debate is how to impose a sentence Your bases all come from classics, decrees, and laws, but you seem to have ignored one of the most important issues, and that is the case itself!"  The ministers' eyes were all focused on Lin Zhao. Wen Yanbo could see that it was unusual for the officials to throw Lin Zhao out recently. There was probably something big involved!  Sima Guang's eyes were also a little complicated. After all, Lin Zhao was promoted by Wang Anshi and had a close relationship with the Wang family.  "What's wrong with the case itself?" An official from the Ministry of Punishment asked the Manchu minister's doubts.  Lin Zhaodao: "What is the actual situation of the case itself? What is Wei Ada? Why did Ayun admit that he committed murder? Have these issues been clarified?" "Ayun disliked his fianc¨¦ Wei Ada for being ugly, so he killed her.  Heart, such evil deeds cannot be punished!¡±   Lin Zhao sneered and said: "Don't rush to blame me! That day when I was on my mission to the Liao Kingdom, I encountered a strong wind in Dengzhou and was unable to cross the sea. I was playing in the countryside of Wendeng County. I happened to see a sad scene of beating mandarin ducks with sticks.  There was a young lady in Dongjiazhuang, Wendeng County, Dengzhou. She had been engaged to a scholar since she was a child. They were childhood sweethearts. Later, when the husband's family fell into decline, the young lady still stayed with him. It was a pity that the young lady's relationship was so deep.  The brother was greedy for money, and took advantage of the death of the young lady's parents, claiming that he was taking care of her, but in fact he was trying to embezzle property.  . Then he betrothed his cousin to a local prostitute Yes, the woman is called Ayun, and the prostitute is Wei Ada! " The records of the Ministry of Punishment clearly show that Ayun's surname is Dong, and her name is Dong Jingdong Road.  A native of Dongjiazhuang, Wendeng County, Dengzhou.  As soon as these words came out, all the ministers in the court were shocked. Has Lin Zhao met Ayun before?  Then his words would be more convincing. He seemed to mean that this girl Ayun was very pitiful and innocentthensome people in the court suddenly began to be happy and some were sad.  "Mr. Lin, are you sure you have met Ayun in this case?" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "You can't be wrong. Captain Su An of the Forbidden Army once witnessed the tragedy with me, and Lieutenant Su even took action to save the scholar!"  Later, two people witnessed the incident. The possibility of the Imperial Guards Colonel interfering with them was very small, and the credibility of the testimony was increased.  "Is that really true?" The official from the Ministry of Punishment felt like he was being slapped in the face and asked without giving up.  Lin Zhao continued: "On the day I returned from my mission, I was seen by a scholar on my way to the Wuzhang River. I followed him to my next residence and asked to see him. The scholar's name was Yu Xuan, whose pseudonym was Yaofu. He was the same person I saw in Dengzhou and Ayun.  Childhood sweethearts, we have been engaged for a long time. Yu Xuan claimed that there was something hidden in the case. Ayun was imprisoned unjustly and asked me to help him! " "Why don't people come to the Ministry of Punishment and complain to Dali Temple when they are wronged?  Looking for you?" Lin Zhao snorted coldly and said: "As the saying goes, there are seven grades of officials in front of the Prime Minister. How many grades are there in the Ministry of Punishment and the Dali Temple? Without copper coins to show filial piety, there is no chance of getting married. Yu Xuan came to Bian Jingyue.  Yu, have you ever had the opportunity to meet an official who can complain about grievances? Ask yourselves, is it possible that people who want to redress their grievances really want to beat the drum?" With one sentence, the official of the Ministry of Justice was choked and speechless!  Lin Zhao continued: "Yu Xuan was helpless and had the idea of ????committing suicide. If he hadn't happened to meet me, an old friend who had a close relationship, he would have thrown himself into the Wuzhang River and died of love!" "Master Lin did not witness all the events that day.  , It is not known what the situation was at that time. Was he deceived by Yu Xuan? " Emperor Zhao Xu said: "At that time, Lin Zhao reported this to me, and I also expressed doubts, so I sent Chief Lin to report it.  Go to Dengzhou. Hurry up and get back in time! Lin Zhao, let me tell you the results of your investigation!" Everyone's hearts moved. It seems that Lin Zhao has made a secret trip to Dengzhou, and this matter is  The emperor gave secret instructions.  The emperor acted secretly and hid it from the courtiers. This is very unusual!  Lin Zhao took out a few things and said: "Here are the marriage certificates of Yu Xuan and A Yun's current engagement, as well as the testimonies of some local witnesses It can prove that A Yun did have a marriage contract long ago, and it was his cousin who blocked his betrothal.  They As for Wei Ada, he is indeed ugly, but Ayun does not dislike him because of this, but because he is a local prostitute There is evidence that Wei Ada has a lot of assets, and this person spends all his time  He is idle and has never farmed, so why did he appear in the Qianmo hut? It was because they teamed up to deceive Miss Ayun with evil intentions" Lin Zhaoyi then told the truth of the matter, as Yu Xuan said.  The discrepancy is not big!  The victim Weada instantly turned into a bad guy with ulterior motives.  Ayun, who was originally a heinous criminal, transformed into a loyal woman who was oppressed and stepped forward to protect her lover A huge wave of waves suddenly arose in everyone's hearts. It turns out that this is what happened If the truth of the case is really like this, then what are the arguments?  What's the point?  Someone questioned: "After all, this is just your one-sided statement. If there is another purpose" Upon seeing this, Lin Zhao immediately cursed: "Humph, I praise you for your ability to speak out! If you don't believe it, you can go to Dengzhou to find out clearly.  Do you think Lin Zhao is lying? If you question me about fraud, first ask yourself whether you have ulterior motives. After the case happened, the officials in Wendeng County neglected their duties and even accepted bribes to create injustice!  No careful review! We have been arguing for months in the court, but ask yourself, how many of you really care about the life and death of a little girl named Ayun???You have your own little calculations, disregarding the life and death of others, speaking the words of saints, and keeping silent about etiquette, law and morality, but in the end you are so hypocritical.  " This sentence was so cruel that it slapped everyone in the face, including Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, and many other ministers. After Lin Zhao finished speaking, he let out a sigh of relief and felt very uneasy. Some of them were indeed what he was saying, but  There are still some Doesn't the emperor require himself to ensure neutrality and impartiality? In the end, it seems that this is the only way But sometimes he can't stop the car as soon as he speaks. When the words fall, Lin Zhao realizes that he has gone too far. This time  It was time to play big Later, when it was a fait accompli, I simply took advantage of this opportunity to gain my reputation. In order to uphold fairness and justice, for the injustice of a little girl, I cursed the officials in the court. This is definitely a sensation.  Sexual incident. Then his glorious image will be widely praised among the people, and he may also be praised a lot among scholars, because this act itself has a sense of justice, and it really requires courage As for Shicai's impassionedness, he did not  Naming names does not offend anyone in particular. If it is really to blame, it seems that we can only blame Wendeng County officials and Xu Zun! There are still more gentlemen than villains in the Great Song Dynasty That's it.  As a result, there is not much he can do anymore The person who was most shocked by this incident was undoubtedly Sima Guang. He had no idea that the truth of the matter turned out to be like this. These days, he had been advocating for the death penalty for Ayun.  It was an irreparable injustice. At this moment, Bachelor Sima's face was turning blue and white, and he couldn't say a word He had nothing to say to Lin Zhao. After all, what he said was right, he was indeed at fault.  As for the outcome of the case, it was indeed in favor of Wang Anshi, but they did not blame Lin Zhao for this incident. This guy even scolded Wang Anshi just now! He dared not be afraid of power in the court.  There were not so many people who spoke upright. Not only did he not resent Lin Zhao, but he actually admired this brave, kind and just young man. But in this way, the big thing could not be stopped, especially the officials.  His attitude is determined In fact, most people who are interested can see that, although a eighth-grade official is very courageous, does he dare to directly question and blame the officials like this? Lin Zhao was promoted by the official family, and he was also an official family?  Who did Lin Zhao's words mean when he was secretly sent to Dengzhou? Many old ministers began to reflect and re-examine the young emperor. As a result, no one spoke after Lin Zhao's impassioned speech, and there was a sudden silence in the Zichen Palace!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 77: Big Trouble Happens

    Lin Zhaochaotang's passionate curse was quite earth-shattering.  The officials of the Song Dynasty had mixed feelings. For a while, many people did not know what to say, especially Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, who were at the center of the dispute.  Before, his son Wang Yu said that Lin Zhao would bring about a turning point. Wang Anshi had been waiting, but he did not expect this result.  Of course, his situation is much worse than that of Sima Guang.  After all, the result was beneficial to them. Moreover, although he never understood the inside story from the beginning, he at least had a trace of benevolence in his heart to save Ayun's life.  The process is wrong, but the purpose and results are still right.  Emperor Zhao Xu was very satisfied with the result. His beautiful counterattack left everyone speechless. The trump card had the expected effect.  This time the resistance to reform will undoubtedly be reduced a lot. I hope those stubborn veterans will be more enlightened and less constrained.  As for Lin Zhao's performance, it was even more exciting!  Lin Zhao is the person he likes. He only hopes that Lin Zhao will be loyal to him. There can be no second one, not even Wang Anshi, who admires and reuses him, nor too many contacts with each other.  Since you are a close confidant of the emperor, you can only be a loyal minister!  Zhao Xu felt that his choice was not wrong. Although it was just a hint, Lin Zhao was very smart and grasped this point wisely and responded in such a clever way.  Today's scolding has scolded both parties. With this gap, the relationship between Lin Zhao and the courtiers will not be so close in the future.  Very good, this is the most desired result, the best of all.  The Ayun case has come to an end, and reform can finally be put on the agenda.  For the emperor, he may have gained a direct lineage confidant.  For Lin Zhao, he gained the emperor's appreciation and gained a lot of fame at the same time.  From today on, even though he is only an eighth-grade junior master, he has become famous and known to everyone.  Things are perfect here, but unexpectedly, one person is unwilling.  Tang Jie, who was involved in political affairs, said: "Master Lin is really selfless? In the past, all the civil and military officials in the court believed that Ayun was guilty, but only Zeng Gongliang and Wang Anshi believed that he was innocent. Now he has come out and said that there is another hidden secret in the case, huh! Before Dengzhou  What are you doing in the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple? And you, Chief Lin, knew that there was something hidden but didn¡¯t reveal it in advance, so why did you wait until now to reveal it? " " Today¡¯s court meeting seems to have become a common practice.  kind of fashion.  Although Lin Zhao's scolding range was wide, but in terms of impact and consequences, compared with Tang Jie, it was still far behind.  Because this Tang Xianggong's curses are so famous, he has already developed his own style.  During the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty, when Tang Jie was the imperial censor in the palace, he ordered the Qisheng Courtyard to build a dragon and phoenix chariot, decorated with rare treasures and extremely luxurious.  The imperial censor of the Tang Dynasty repeatedly advised and destroyed the dragon and phoenix chariot.  Later, he impeached his relative Zhang Yaozuo for his exclusive power and lost his position.  Prime Minister Wen Yanbo was not spared. The Tang Yushi insisted on giving gifts to his wife Zhang Guifei, which left a stain on his resume.  The imperial censor of the Tang Dynasty was extraordinary, upright, and dared to speak out. This was not the only part of his glorious deeds.  Even Song Renzong's most taboo thing about childlessness was bluntly stated, almost choking Song Renzong half to death.  From then on, Tang Jie "moved the world with his direct voice", and the courtiers all said: "The true imperial censor must be Tang Zifang!" It is precisely because of this that Tang Jie has a special status in the official circles of the Song Dynasty, so that his words are sharper than swords.  .  If the Yushi of the Tang Dynasty criticized someone, everyone would think that someone was really incompetent, and his future would be ruined.  As early as half a year ago, Emperor Zhao Xu consulted ministers about Wang Anshi's appointment as prime minister, but Tang Jie firmly opposed it.  He believes that although Wang Anshi has good knowledge, he is stubborn, stubborn, and his remarks are unrealistic. If such a person is allowed to be in charge of political affairs, there will be many changes.  The concept of change is good today, but it was not a good thing in ancient times when ethics and ethics were followed.  It is precisely for this reason that when Emperor Zhao Xu expressed his intention to reform the law, there was a lot of opposition.  Tang Jie also had many arguments with Wang Anshi and firmly opposed it. Unfortunately, the emperor always stood behind Wang Anshi, which made Tang Xianggong very angry.  But this time, they have determined the facts of the Ayun case, and it happens to be a way to hinder Wang Anshi, so they take it very seriously.  Just when he was about to win a big victory, Lin Zhao suddenly jumped out and brought many variables to the matter.  Tang Jie, who has been promoted to the position of political advisor, subconsciously believes that the matter is not simple. Whether it is true or not remains to be verified.  But at least the whole process looks very much like it was designed by Wang Anshi or Emperor Zhao Xu.  It was designed from the beginning to lure everyone into the trap, and then revealed a so-called true secret, which had the effect of a desperate counterattack and a sure victory in one blow.  All the ministers in the court were fooled!  Tang Jie was naturally dissatisfied, but he did not dare to accuse Emperor Zhao Xu easily, so he questioned several other deep participants.  Of course, it is not ruled out that Tang Xianggong has other ideas.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know Tang Jie¡¯s personality and special status. When he heard someone questioning this, he thought??What kind of thing has no eyesight?  In addition, the momentum was still there, and his anger was rising. He took advantage of the situation and said: "This old man, I don't know what others think, and I don't know what the case itself is like! But now, whether it is dealt with according to the law or treated outside the law,  Well, there is only one basis, that is, what is the real case? Maybe you have some doubts about me, so why don't you go to Dengzhou to check in detail? Why am I lying so freely?  Accusing? What about embarrassing an innocent little girl? When you stand on the moral high ground and accuse someone, it is best to ask yourself. Otherwise, it will inevitably make people question whether some people have ulterior motives or are trying to be cliques.  " Lin Zhao has sharp words and is an unforgiving person, so his rebuttal was a bit excessive, especially when he was labeled as a crony.  You know, this is the most taboo thing for feudal emperors. The lessons of the Tang Dynasty Niu and Li parties are still vivid in our minds.  Although the party disputes in the Northern Song Dynasty broke out after Song Zhezong came to the throne, at present, although the reform has not yet begun.  However, the ministers who opposed the reform were concentrated, and the old party had actually been vaguely formed.  If we get to the bottom of it and talk about it carefully, Lin Zhao is not wrong.  Who can bear such a charge with ulterior motives?  Tang Jie suddenly couldn't resist. It's unclear whether he thought wrong or underestimated Lin Zhao's fighting power. Tang Xianggong was obviously in trouble today.  Maybe Tang Jie himself is not that powerful, but because Shuying's name is there, many people are involuntarily afraid and dare not argue with Tang Jie.  Lin Zhao is different. Youdao is like a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. Without knowing the great reputation of Tang Xianggong, he won with one blow.  Tang Jie was already sixty years old and his health was not in good condition. At this moment, he was greatly stimulated and his whole body was shaking.  Then he collapsed in the court and was carried home.  This was an unexpected episode, and Lin Zhao didn't expect it. He scolded him happily, but this caused trouble, and it became a big problem.  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 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 78: Laba is very lively

    After the end of the dynasty, Lin Zhao heard a little bit of information about Tang Jie, but he didn't expect that he would offend a big shot today, and he would definitely play big.  However, Lin Zhao was not afraid in his heart, but he was just a little bit regretful. After all, the sixty-year-old man was so angry that he fainted in court on the spot.  Although it was his stubbornness that brought it upon himself, from a humane perspective, Lin Zhao was still somewhat apologetic.  After this incident, the court meeting was also forced to be suspended.  Emperor Zhao Xu sent someone to escort Tang Jie back to his residence, and also sent an imperial physician to diagnose and treat him.  His status as a political advisor and his reputation in the Song Dynasty reminded him that he must handle this matter well.  At the same time, an edict was issued, and the three law departments and Hanlin scholars were sent to Dengzhou to investigate and collect evidence.  With Lin Zhao's prior investigation, not to mention the report from the Imperial City Division who followed him, the conclusion was naturally not worrying at all.  Now we need to use this result to silence the courtiers and expand the benefits.  Lin Zhao left the palace with mixed emotions. What happened today was completely unexpected!  He didn't want to do this, but he inadvertently caused such a result, which is really helpless!  ¡°Forget it, the boat will naturally straighten up when it reaches the bridge, so just do whatever you want!  Back to Jiangnanju, Lin Zhao immediately put on a pleasant smile. He could not let Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun worry, and they had other things to be busy with at the same time.  Jiangnanju will hold activities every two months on average during major festivals.  For example, Chinese Valentine's Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Winter Solstice, etc.  Entering December, Laba is the first holiday and the best sales opportunity.  It's a different story on the coming New Year's Eve. For important events such as family reunions and ancestor worship, the restaurant's business is average.  Lin Zhao and others still have the opportunity to return to Jiangning to celebrate the New Year, so Laba is undoubtedly the last event in the first year of Juxining in Jiangnan.  News about Jiangnan Ju¡¯s Laba Banquet spread quickly. In the past six months, Jiangnan Ju has gained a very good reputation in Bianjing, almost surpassing Fan Lou and Ren Dian.  Other ordinary restaurants are far behind, and there are many people who are envious and jealous.  Originally, some people planned to use some dirty tricks behind the scenes, but they learned that there were many people coming in and out of the Jiangnan Juli Yamen, and the boss Lin Zhao was an official in the court, and he was quite famous. The young people were quite afraid, so they settled down.  .  "What are you going to do for the Laba Festival this time?" Lin Zhao personally hosted it. Meng Ruoying knew that she would probably have new ideas, so she asked.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "The roasted whole lamb last time should be taken advantage of to promote it!" "Yes! But roasted whole lamb is only preferred by some northern diners, and the response in the Central Plains and the south is mediocre" Meng Ruoying added: "Before, mutton was more popular.  I bought a lot, but it seems a bit wasted at the moment" "Is that so?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but ponder, it seems that the delicacies on the grassland are not very popular in the Central Plains!  Maybe it's roasting a whole lamb, but the way of grabbing the meat with your hands is too "barbaric", which is not easy to accept in the eyes of celebrities and scholars who pay attention to etiquette.  "Let's do this!" Lin Zhao said: "It's cold in winter, so don't waste those muttons. Mutton is inherently warm, and it tastes warm in winter. If you add something else hot and spicy, it will be  "It's so refreshing!" "What on earth are you talking about?" Meng Ruoying looked at Lin Zhao in confusion, filled with anticipation!  "Hot pot, mutton-boiled!" "Hot pot? What is this? How to make it?" Lin Zhaodao: "Prepare some copper stove pots, place charcoal fire below, boil the top pot, and then add the ingredients to boil. We  All you need to do is to prepare the soup in the pot, add some dogwood, peppercorns, mustard, and blend a variety of spices. It will taste very good Then cut the mutton into thin slices, blanch it slightly in the boiling soup and eat it. It is absolutely delicious.  Wounds. The most important thing is that the food is always hot, so you don¡¯t have to worry about it gradually cooling down, and it is warmer and healthier to eat. In summer, when mutton is hot, we can replace it with river delicacies, pork belly and so on" Meng Ruoying's mind  The appearance of a hot pot appeared, and his eyes suddenly sparkled. He nodded and said: "It sounds very good. Why didn't you make it earlier? Most of the winter is over!" Lin Zhao smiled helplessly. He was sent abroad by the emperor a few days ago and was very busy.  There is no time to think about this, and he said with a smile: "Okay, I will make one for you to try, then I will slightly improve it and promote it during Laba!" "Okay!" Then Lin Zhao cooked it himself, the first in history  Hot pot was born!  Meng Ruoying and others' mouths watered after eating, and they were very confident about this.  Lin Zhao adopted some opinions on this basis, further improved it, and launched hot pot mutton.  So that some people were amazed again, how could Mr. Lin know so much?  How come such miraculous inventions come so often?  Lin Zhao completely regarded this as a pastime. The intrigues in the court were too distracting and he had been under a lot of pressure in the past few days. Now he was just taking advantage of the opportunity.?Take a few days off.  A few days before the twelfth lunar month, news about Jiangnan Ju Laba hotpot spread.  Because there are various delicacies represented by Buddha Jumping over the Wall, many diners are full of confidence in this, attracting many people who are eager to eat and look forward to it.  Lin Zhao sent invitations to a group of government officials as usual. It was hard to say whether they could come. After all, he had "offended" a lot of people this time. I'm afraid some people should avoid suspicion.  Of course, there are also people who have said from the beginning that they will definitely come to support.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  "Hot pot?" Chai Minyan looked at his brother with great interest in Chongyi Gongchai Mansion by the Wuzhang River!  Chai Ruona nodded and said: "Yes, it must be a new thing invented by Lin Dongyang! Jiangnanju is going to make a fortune again this time. Alas, this guy is really a geek. He made earth-shattering things in the court.  He still has time to cook delicious food at home and do business, so he is really calm!" Chai Minyan said leisurely: "I didn't expect him to say such a thing, it's quite surprising, so impressive!" Chai Ruona looked at the girl's face!  With a puzzled expression on his face, he said: "How do you feel about him causing such a disaster? Do you have to praise him?" "That's natural!" Chai Min said: "Looking at the court, there are several young people who have his courage.  Dare to denounce Prime Minister Hanlin? He is fair, kind and has a sense of justice. Even if he has other purposes, he is willing to step into the whirlpool of the court and go to Dengzhou thousands of miles to rebuke the courtiers with righteous words.  This is worthy of admiration!" "Admiration? I don't know how he can solve the following troubles?" Chai Ruona shook his head gently, feeling that Lin Zhao's current situation was not good.  "Don't worry, if he dares to do this, there will be a way!" Chai Minyan was full of confidence in Lin Zhao.  Chai Ruona couldn't help but look at the girl in surprise and said with a smile: "Hey, I'm being sensitive, I noticed that you pay a lot of attention to this Lin Dongyang? The last time he was on a mission to the Liao Kingdom, he feigned illness the day before yesterday in order to go to Dengzhou,  You seem to be worried about him? He scolded the court. You don¡¯t usually ask much about political affairs, but you pay a lot of attention to it. It¡¯s very unusual!¡± He looked at Chai Minyan with a meaningful look as he spoke  He knew what his brother was laughing at as soon as his beautiful eyes moved. His heart moved slightly for no reason, and a faint blush appeared on his pretty face.  Chai Ruona smiled and said: "Lin Dongyang sent me an invitation to go to Laba. Why don't my little sister go with us to join in the fun? See those magical things. Apart from anything else, Jiangnanju's food  "It's really delicious." "This" Chai Minyan wanted to go, but she seemed to be a little hesitant Chai Ruona said, "I've been bored at home all day, so I might as well go out for a walk to relax.  Don't worry, you can wear men's clothes or bring Su Muzhe." Since the title of the most beautiful woman in Bianjing spread, many people came here to propose marriage.  Chai Minyan is very annoyed and rarely goes out these days. It is really boring to be bored in the boudoir all day.  "Okay!" Chai Minyan pondered for a long time and finally made up his mind to go.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¡°  Second brother, on the day of Laba, there seems to be some kind of hot pot party at Jiangnanju Restaurant, and Lin Zhao will show up" Zhao Zhongshan found Zhao Hao immediately and reported the "good news"!  "This guy is finally willing to show up!" He hadn't seen Lin Zhao for a long time, and the matter of buying the white horse had been delayed, but it made Zhao Hao feel itchy and uncomfortable.  He said in a deep voice: "I've been waiting for a long time to finally meet someone, but I heard that he is very famous in the court these days and has caused quite a stir!" Lin Zhao is definitely considered a celebrity now, and his fame has spread in the officialdom of Bianjing.  .  "No, he scolded most of the officials in the court, and even offended his original patron Wang Anshi. Especially, he made Tang Xianggong angry. Now there is a lot of accusations!" Zhao Zhongshan was quite gloating and continued: "It's just right now.  It's an opportunity. Lin Zhao is alone, everyone is shouting, and he has no support. As long as he exerts a little pressure, what's the difficulty in getting the white horse? If he is still stubborn, then the second brother can also give this ignorant man some help.  Let me teach you a lesson. If you have a good idea, you will be praised by everyone. I think all the officials will praise the second brother for his righteousness!  "Zhao Hao's hatred has not gone away, and he still misses the white horse.  Later, he and Zhao Zhongshan gathered a group of royal dandies to oppose Laba and go to Jiangnan to seek bad luck.  At the same time, Wang Yu, Cao Jian, Wen Jifu and other Yamen princes all received invitations!  Jiangnanju is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, ready to open its doors to welcome guests on Laba Day!  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 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 79: The Visitor Is Unkind

    Laba is here in a blink of an eye, and the Jiangnan residence is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations and opens its doors to welcome guests.  There are many diners who come here because of its reputation. It seems that hot pot is quite attractive.  In the lobby of Jiangnanju, the heat and spiciness mix together, and a strong passion hits your face.  The guys served tumbling hot pots one after another, as well as many exquisite side dishes, and taught the guests how to operate and enjoy the food.  The delicious thin slices of mutton are cooked in a moment. The spicy taste tastes unique and stimulates appetite.  Mutton and spiciness are both warming and are good for eating in winter.  The best thing is to participate in the process of cooking and eating at the same time, and dining becomes a kind of enjoyment.  It is a pleasure to gather with friends or drink and have fun, but in winter, the dishes are easy to cool down, which undoubtedly ruins the enjoyment.  It's different with hot pot. You can always eat hot food and feel warm and comfortable all over.  Lin Zhao sent out a lot of invitations, but only a few of the guests came. This offended Xianggong Tang, and many people were subconsciously drawing a clear line!  In the yamen, Cao Jian and Wen Jifu arrived first, which surprised Lin Zhao.  To be honest, he didn't expect these two people to come, but they just gave him face like this. Lin Zhao didn't know if there was any other reason for it.  "However, if you are a thoughtful person who is familiar with the officialdom of the Song Dynasty, you will definitely be able to figure out the reason, because the families of these two people have some grievances with Tang Jie.  When Wen Yanbo became Prime Minister, he was caught by Tang Jie because he gave Concubine Zhang Guifei a special product from Shu.  Accusing Wen Yanbo of bribing the concubine to gain the throne gave Mr. Wen a headache for a long time and left an indelible stain on his beautiful resume.  Although decades have passed, Wen Xianggong's situation will not be that small, and people who were officials in the same dynasty will not hold grudges against Tang Jie.  But the good impression inside is not necessarily that great. At least the Wen family will not alienate Lin Zhao because of Tang Jie.  So Wen Jifu came, just like the previous times, as an ordinary interaction.  As for Cao Jian, it is really too much to talk about Tang Jie who was the censor at that time.  At that time, he impeached Zhang Yaozuo, his relative, and had him demoted and released.  Later, after Zhang Yaozuo died, Song Renzong lamented: "You used to say that Zhang Yaozuo was Yang Guozhong of the Song Dynasty, and you also said that if I reuse him, he would become the second Tang Xuanzong. Now it seems that you are exaggerating!" What happened to the Tang Yushi at that time?  The answer?  He said: "Yes, what your Majesty said is true. There is nothing wrong with re-employing Zhang Yaozuo. But what if something goes wrong? Your Majesty's situation is worse than that of Tang Xuanzong. Li Longji has a son, Tang Suzong, who came out to clean up the mess and reorganize the country. Who can your Majesty rely on?"  ? Do you have a son? " Childlessness has always been Song Renzong's heartache. The death of his three sons in succession made Zhao Zhen deeply regretful and heartbroken.  Not many people would mention this matter directly unless necessary, but to use such a tone is simply to rub salt into the wound, which is too cruel.  But Tang Jie spoke so unscrupulously, and there was no doubt that he stabbed Song Renzong in the heart, almost bursting into tears.  Emperor Renzong was kind and tolerant after all, and did not bear any grudge or punish Tang Jie for this.  But when the news reached the country, one person felt very uncomfortable and had been worried about it for a long time. That was Empress Cao.  In ancient times, being childless was a very serious matter and could be used as a reason for deposing a child.  Of course, Song Renzong could not easily depose Empress Cao, and the childlessness was not her responsibility alone.  But after all, she was a queen, the emperor's wife, but she had nothing to do, not even a bastard, and she had always been deeply regretful.  ??Especially in the royal family, it has caused a lot of harm to her husband, Emperor Renzong. They have endured enough. Now even the ministers use this to talk about things, so how can they lose face?  Why is it so embarrassing?  Tang Jie said this, which irritated not only the emperor, but also all the concubines including the queen.  Emperor Renzong may not care and forgive him, but what about Empress Cao?  She is a sensitive woman after all!  Of course, as a mother, she will definitely not express it clearly, let alone avenge her private revenge, but it is not surprising that she always has a grudge or dissatisfaction.  It is normal to express a little in front of people close to you, such as brothers and nephews from your mother's family.  The Empress Cao back then and the current Empress Dowager Cao felt uncomfortable, and the Cao family naturally felt uncomfortable as well. They vaguely hated Tang Jie in their hearts, and it was inevitable that they had some grudges.  When Lin Zhao scolded Tang Jie, not only would the Cao family not object, but they might secretly applaud him.  Cao Jian had a good relationship with Lin Zhao, so he naturally came to support him.  Wang Yu¡¯s arrival was both reasonable and unexpected. After all, when Lin Zhao scolded the court that day, Sima Guang and Wang Anshi were the first to bear the brunt.  But after thinking about it, I was relieved. Maybe in the eyes of many people, Lin Zhao's words that day were disguised, and he might still be Wang Anshi's person.  "Dongyang, what is hot pot? I know you have come up with something new, so come and have a look!" Wang Yu smiled as if he was bathed in the spring breeze.  In any case, in Ayun's case, Lin Zhao helped their Wang family, and there is no mistake about this.  ?As for whether Lin Zhao is still one of his own, Wang Yu can't say, and may need further testing.  "Okay, the delicious food has been prepared for Brother Yuanze, please!" No matter what, it is absolutely right to maintain a good relationship with the Wang family and his son in the next few years.  While he was talking, he saw two more people appear at the door. The first one was Chai Ruona, and behind him was a woman in a skirt.  The lotus steps move lightly, gracefully and gracefully.  Everyone unanimously guessed that it should be the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, Chai Minyan, the eldest daughter of the Chai family.  "Brother Dongyang, we came here because of his reputation!" Lin Zhao stepped forward and said, "Brother Ruona is so grateful for the honor. Not to mention Miss Chai's presence in person, the shop is even more prosperous!" "I have met Master Lin.  , Minyan is polite, Jiangnan is famous in Bianjing, come and broaden your horizons!" Chai Minyan is a descendant of the royal family of the Later Zhou Dynasty. She is a lady, her manners are quite elegant, and a noble temperament emerges inadvertently. Lin Zhao has not yet spoken, Wang Yu  Already stepped forward and said: "Can you please please Miss Chai to show your favor, Dongyang, your hot pot is very attractive!" As he spoke, his eyes fell on Chai Minyan, and he could hardly move away, his admiration could not be concealed.  But Chai Minyan didn't seem to have much interest in him, and he didn't even look at him.  Most of the time, his eyes stayed on Lin Zhao, and his eyes were very soft, not at all as cold as when he looked at other men.  Wang Yu felt a slight sting in his heart, and glanced at Lin Zhao with a bit of jealousy, and it passed by without anyone noticing.  Lin Zhao greeted: "Please come upstairs!" Before they left, they suddenly saw a group of people appearing at the door. When Wang Yu saw them, his face couldn't help but move.  The leader was clearly King Qi Zhao Hao, and he was surrounded by many dandies from the royal family of King Pu, headed by Fu Shuihou Zhao Zhongshan.  Why are they here?  Wang Yu stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "I have met His Highness King Qi!" Others were shocked. They did not expect that the person coming was actually the official's younger brother and the second son of King Qi, Zhao Hao, whom the Queen Mother loved very much.  People nearby came forward to pay their respects. It was always beneficial to become familiar with these royal princes.  ¡° More guests were shocked and envious of Lin Zhao.  Originally, only the princes from the government came here, but now the princes, princes, grandsons, and members of the clan are here. This Jiangnan residence is really extraordinary. Mr. Lin is really very proud!  Although Lin Zhao did not know Zhao Hao, he recognized Zhao Zhongshan.  Seeing the evil smile on this man's face, Lin Zhao had a feeling that this group of people had evil intentions.  Zhao Hao said hello to Wang Yu, then came forward and asked in a low voice: "Are you Lin Zhao?" "I'm Lin Zhao, I have met His Highness King Qi!" Lin Zhao greeted him symbolically.  "I heard that you have a lot of personality, and I would like to meet you!" Zhao Hao's words were neither yin nor yang, and his words made people very unhappy.  We have no interaction with him in life, so why is this guy so hostile?  When Lin Zhaobai was puzzled, he saw old man He who was accompanying him to serve him, and he suddenly understood.  It turned out that he was the one who forcibly bought the white dragon. No wonder a servant was so loud.  The so-called upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. If the servant is like this, then Qi Wang Zhao Hao is not much better!  Lin Zhao is clearly aware of the fact that this group of second-generation ancestors seems to have bad intentions, and they come with bad intentions!

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 80: Getting into Big Trouble

    It was certain that the person who came here was evil. Zhao Zhongshan had no good intentions from the beginning. Zhao Hao was completely kept in the dark and was deceived by the chamberlain named He and Zhao Zhongshan.  Zhao Hao originally wanted to give Lin Zhao a blow as soon as they met, but he didn't want to look away and happened to see Chai Minyan in the distance.  Although the "shallow dew" blocks her face, her enchanting figure and dynamic and graceful temperament are unmistakable.  With Chai Ruona standing beside him, Zhao Hao knew that this woman was probably the eldest lady of the Chai family.  Chai Minyan is known as the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, but it comes from a noble lady, and there are very few men who have seen him.  A glimpse like Lin Zhao and Wang Yu's was already rare, but Zhao Hao was different. He was lucky enough to see Chai Minyan's beauty, but the distance was a little far away.  That day, Mrs. Chai brought Chai Minyan into the palace to meet the Empress Dowager Cao. Zhao Hao, who was in the palace, saw her from a distance.  At that time, I was amazed by Chai Minyan's style and wanted to meet her up close, but unfortunately I never had the chance.  At first, I could not forget her and admired her endlessly. I even thought about marrying this girl as my concubine.  However, later I heard that the Chai family refused to marry because of the death of their grandmother, and many of the suitors came back disappointed.  What's more, the Chai family is a royal family of the Later Zhou Dynasty, and the Zhao family can be said to have a hatred of destroying the country. The resistance to intermarriage will undoubtedly be very great.  Although Zhao Hao often thought about that graceful figure and moving appearance, it was a pity that there was no chance to meet her again, so her thoughts became dull.  Unexpectedly, I came to Jiangnan to look for Lin Zhao's bad luck today, and I was lucky enough to see him again, and some of his hidden thoughts were once again aroused.  Then I thought again, what is Chai Minyan doing here?  Is he attracted by hot pot, or is he familiar with Lin Zhao?  At a glance, Miss Chai's eyes were fixed on Lin Zhao most of the time. Isn't she, the second in command of the Tian family, as good as a little chief clerk?  His Highness King Qi was immediately furious. He was already unhappy with Lin Zhao, but now his hatred became even more intense.  "I heard that your delicious food in Jiangnanju is unique. Xiao Wang really wants to try it. I hope I won't disappoint you!" "Your Highness, Prince Qi, please!" Lin Zhao waved his hand, still looking pleasant on the surface.  Youdao is opening a shop to do business, and all the customers who come are customers. Even if you know that Zhao Hao, Zhao Zhongshan and others are coming with bad intentions, you still have to let people in There are so many people coming to Jiangnan Ju today, so it is destined to be a lot of people.  lively!  After going upstairs, we originally planned to go into private rooms to have a banquet, but as soon as we went upstairs, King Qi Zhao Hao said loudly: "Everyone, since we met today, it is fate. How about we have a banquet together?" King Qi has a distinguished status.  , how can you not give face if you personally come forward to invite?  Many people have reached a consensus that it may be difficult to have fun today!  Chai Minyan felt it was inconvenient, turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by Zhao Hao: "Miss Chai, at least sit down and have a cup of tea before leaving!" Chai Minyan hesitated for a moment and listened.  Of course, a group of princes, grandsons and princes cannot be together with ordinary people.  Fortunately, there is a small hall upstairs in Jiangnan Residence that can gather dozens of people, which is just suitable for these clan children and Yameni young masters.  Lin Zhao¡¯s expression gradually became serious. He always felt that Zhao Hao and Zhao Zhongshan would cause some trouble. However, these gentlemen could not afford to offend them for the time being, so they could only be on guard and adapt accordingly.  Lin Zhao was not the only one to feel this way, Chai Ruona also felt deeply that bringing her sister here was a mistake.  The eyes of those clan members were almost all focused on Chai Minyan, which was very rude.  Soon everyone had a steaming hot pot in front of them. Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's cold in winter, and this hot pot tastes warm. Please use it!" "Ouch, what the hell, it burned me to death!  "A clan member was caught off guard and swallowed the hot dish in one gulp. It was so hot that he wanted to curse.  "Dongyang, this thing is really good, your Jiangnanju creativity is really good!" Cao Jian picked up a piece of cooked mutton and put it into his mouth, praising him repeatedly, which directly covered up the man's scolding, but Zhao Zhongshan shook his head and said: "  If you just want to eat it, you still need to cook it yourself. What does it mean to be a gentleman? How can this be done? " "Oh, the Marquis of Fu Shui is wrong. Is it necessary to have food to open his mouth?  Know how to enjoy the process of eating delicious food, you know? "The descendants of the Cao family and Pu Wang Yunrang have always had a secret grudge. Cao Jian and Zhao Zhongshan and others have deep conflicts, so they are full of gunpowder when they speak.  "Humph, it sounds good, but the dishes are not exquisite and the ingredients are not expensive. Is it possible that Jiangnan's reputation is in vain! The Puwang descendants who were hot-mouthed before snorted coldly and despised it. What is duplicity and what is deliberately looking for trouble?  ? Lin Zhao got angry when he heard this, but he still controlled it well. He knew that the other party was deliberately provoking, so he couldn't be easily fooled. However, he couldn't show weakness. Lin Zhao sighed: "It seems that these people are well-dressed and well-educated.  Now, you can¡¯t get used to our folk dishes."It's normal "Oh, think about the time when Emperor Taizong also yearned to have fun with the people and taste folk delicacies. I didn't expect you to be so disdainful. What a big difference" "This" In ancient times, as long as the ancestors moved out, the descendants would be  What did you dare to say? The young marquis immediately stopped talking, and then they started to persuade each other to drink. What they didn't expect was that Jiangnan Ju's liquor content was so high that they inadvertently got drunk.  The dandy was drunk, not to mention he was already uneasy and well-intentioned. As he drank more, his head began to heat up. Seeing Zhao Hao's eyes falling on Chai Minyan's face, it was a pity that the beauty's face was blocked by the "shallow exposure". Zhao Zhongshan quickly figured it out.  After realizing what the young man was thinking, he immediately smiled and said, "Let's not talk about how delicious it is, but how should Miss Chai enjoy it?  " "Don't worry, Lord Marquis!"  " Chai Minyan frowned, knowing that these princes and grandsons were not well-intentioned, and felt extremely unhappy. Lin Zhao said: "Miss Chai, go next door, Miss Meng will greet you!  " Chai Minyan helped him in the beginning, not to mention that these bastards are not well-intentioned. Lin Zhao naturally does not want the beauty to be wronged. " That's fine!  "Chai Ruonei also feels that it is not good for her to stay among a group of stinky men, and the other party is not well-intentioned. The Chai family's identity is sensitive, and the royal family will never dare to offend easily. "Hey, it is rare for Miss Chai to appreciate the glory, so why worry?  Going?  " The son of King Huai Zhao Zonghui, Duke of Ji Guo Zhao Zhongchen smiled and said: "Yes, Miss Chai is known as the most beautiful woman in Bianjing. It's a pity that we have never had the opportunity to see her beauty. It's a pity It's not easy to meet Chai in person today.  Miss, can you please take off the "shallow dew" let me wait" The frivolous meaning in the words is very obvious "Everyone, please excuse me, I'll take my leave now!  " Chai Minyan was already very angry and stood up to leave! Zhao Zhongchen was already very drunk and said with a smile: "Miss Chai, why should you leave in a hurry? It's rare that your second brother has favored you, so why should Miss Chai refuse people thousands of miles away?  " "Mr. Ji Guo, you're drunk, you'd better sit down and wake up!"  "Wang Yu and Wen Jifu saw this and joined forces to dissuade them. "His Royal Highness King Qi, is this what you mean?  Is the little Duke going too far?  "Chai Ruona's face was livid and angry. He stood in front of the girl and questioned the leader, King Qi Zhao Hao. Zhao Hao's face suddenly became a little unnatural. Although he did have admiration for Chai Minyan, these dandy boys actually declared it directly.  , It's really disturbing, but now that it's over, it's not his style to be a coward! "Miss Chai, Zhong Chen is drunk, please forgive me, but Xiao Wang does admire the lady" "His Royal Highness King Qi!  ,Please behave!  "Chai Minyan frowned and scolded her coldly! "Miss Chai, don't be too pretentious. It's your blessing to be able to fall into the eyes of your second brother!  I don¡¯t know how many women in the world are lining up to want to be Princess Qi, but they don¡¯t have a chance. Don¡¯t be ignorant of your blessings!  Zhao Zhongchen said with a smile: "Since the second brother likes you, you will be our future second sister-in-law. We must get to know each other!"  "As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to pull the "shallow dew" on Chai Minyan's face. Wen Jifu and Wang Yu both shouted loudly: "No" Unfortunately, Zhao Zhongchen was very drunk and was arrogant and proud, so there was no way he could stop! Chai Minyan was frightened.  Her beautiful face turned pale, and when she was about to touch her face, a big hand suddenly appeared and pinched her arm tightly. Before Zhao Zhongchen could react, an iron fist appeared in front of him When everyone reacted, Duke Ji Guo Zhao.  Zhong Chen's eyes were black and he had been knocked to the ground. The frightened Chai Minyan turned around and saw Lin Zhao standing beside him, clenching his iron fist tightly. His heart immediately relaxed and he felt a lot more secure. "You actually hit him.  I?  "Zhao Zhongchen got up from the ground and looked at Lin Zhao angrily. Although Zhao Zhongchen asked for the beating, he also wanted to stand up for King Qi, so Zhao Hao said angrily: "Lin Zhao, what are you doing?  ?  How dare you scold Duke Ji Do you know what the crime of beating a relative of the emperor is?  " Lin Zhao snorted coldly: "So what?  Are you no better off?  Look at your looks, what kind of virtue are you?  "He was trying to be patient, but unfortunately these dandies were so stupid that they didn't know how to hold back at all. He couldn't bear it any more and had to take action. Lin Zhao was filled with anger over the past few days because of some things that had been accumulating in his heart. This would be the perfect time to vent his anger. "Lin Zhao  , you are so bold, you dare to scold King Qi, you don¡¯t want to live anymore!  " Zhao Hao was furious, and with the alcohol on his head, he shouted loudly: "Last time I bought your horse, you were ignorant. Today, Xiao Wang expressed his longing for Miss Chai, and you blocked it again. Are you too arrogant and complacent?  "In the court, you actually scolded Tang Xianggong to the point of falling ill. You are really bullying someone. Today, Xiao Wang will teach you a lesson."  Stand up for Tang Xianggong,Shen stood out.  "As he spoke, he took action with his fists. Zhao Hao has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. He believed that force was enough to teach Lin Zhao a lesson. When he became excited, he subconsciously used force to solve the problem. Zhao Zhongshan couldn't help but frowned. How can the young prince use it?  Such a despicable method? After thinking about it, Zhao Hao has a noble status, does Lin Zhao dare to fight back? It would be good to give him a lesson. This is the most direct way. But they all thought wrong. How can Lin Zhao be a kind person.  In the past six months, in addition to learning the art of grappling from the police academy, he also learned martial arts from Su An, and his kung fu improved a lot. Zhao Hao, on the other hand, learned only some tricks and embroidered legs, and they usually competed with each other, and the palace guards also wanted to do it.  To put it bluntly, he is just an embroidered pillow, but he doesn¡¯t know it! ¡°You forced me!  " Seeing Zhao Hao swinging his fist with an arrogant and ferocious expression, Lin Zhao shouted coldly and his fists suddenly crackled. With Chai Minyan exclaiming in a low voice, Lin Zhao stepped forward and knocked Zhao Hao to the ground with a few punches, and then their fists and feet met.  All the anger in his heart was vented. It was unbearable to go to Jiangnan and be so frivolous towards Miss Chai Before anyone could react, His Highness Prince Qi was beaten to the point of being bruised and swollen, and all the clan members were filled with indignation.  , staring at Lin Zhao fiercely and almost killing someone Wen Jifu and Wang couldn't help but shake their heads slightly when they looked at Lin Zhao, thinking to themselves: "Dongyang, why are you so impulsive?  These are really a big disaster.  " The Chai family brothers and sisters were extremely grateful, but also worried! Zhao Hao got up from the ground with difficulty. Before he could speak, an unknown follower came up from downstairs and shouted: "Xiangong Tang suffered from gangrene on his back and passed away!  "

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 81: On the cusp of the storm

    In Meng's Mansion in Jiangning, Gu Qi had a very uneasy sleep that night and had nightmares all night long.  In the dream, I felt like I was back in my youth, where I had no friends, was often beaten and scolded, had no food to eat, and lived a hard life.  Until one day I met Sister Lin, who gave me food, took care of myself, and was no longer bullied. It was the best time in my life, but it was a pity that it was mercilessly burned by a fire In the blink of an eye, I was back to that flame soaring into the sky.  That night, I rushed into the fire scene and shouted over and over again, but unfortunately I never saw Sister Lin. I was so anxious that I almost cried It was so pitiful that I finally found Sister Lin who was almost fainting in the corner, holding her belly.  She leaves.  Fortunately, he knew the path that no one cared about, otherwise there would have been death or life that night It seemed like he was in the ruined temple by the Huai River again. Sister Lin was in pain all night, and finally gave birth to the child safely.  It's a boy. If his father knew about it, he would be very happy, but they can't go back. The bad guys are waiting for them to fall into their trap. If they turn back, no one will survive The scene changes. The small ferry is crossing the river. A big wave passes by and the boat shakes. Lin  My sister fell into the water and disappeared in the blink of an eye I held the child and stood on the side of the boat with tears streaming down my face and my heart broken.  The little guy seemed to know that he had lost his mother, and kept crying, heartbreaking His hands shook in panic, and the swaddling clothes suddenly broke, and the child actually slipped. He fell into the rushing water. Gu Qi was shocked and his heart was broken.  Raising his throat "Zhao'er!" The unbearable sadness of the past came to mind. Gu Qi woke up suddenly and exclaimed, only to realize that it was a nightmare.  Even in winter, he was sweating profusely, which showed that he was frightened in his dream.  It has been many years, and these nightmarish scenes still linger, and I often wake up in the dead of night Gu Qi's movement also woke up his wife beside him. Although Mrs. Liu can't speak, she is a capable person.  Spiritually mute.  Although her husband never told her some things, she was smart enough to guess them.  Mrs. Liu guessed that maybe he didn't want to worry her, maybe he thought she didn't understand Since he didn't say it, she never asked. Mrs. Liu has always adhered to the tradition of marrying a chicken and following the chicken, and marrying a dog and following the dog.  She just does her duty well, caring for her husband and raising her children, as well as her nephews and her daughter Her daughter is already fifteen years old, and she finally had her second child. She is now nine months old, and it will only take a few days.  will produce.  Ms. Liu attaches great importance to this child. She feels that the fetus should be a boy Ms. Liu looked at her husband who woke up from the nightmare and stretched out his sleeves to gently wipe the sweat from his forehead!  Gu Qi was very apologetic. She really felt sorry for her wife after all these years, and gestured: "I'm sorry, I woke you up. It's okay, just keep sleeping" Mrs. Liu smiled and nodded gently, then lay back But Gu Qi was worried.  How could you have such a dream?  In previous dreams, Zhao'er was always in his arms. How could he fall into the water this time?  Could it be that my nephew is in danger?  We promised to come back at the end of the year and celebrate the New Year together, but now it's already passed Laba and there is no news yet, which inevitably makes people miss me.  Maybe he shouldn't have been allowed to go to Bianjing. Although this kid has become much smarter and more flexible, he has also become a little flamboyant and a little pushy Miss Meng had written before, saying that the Jiangnanju Restaurant hosted by Lin Zhao was doing well.  He is very famous in Bianjing In Gu Qi's opinion, being famous is not a good thing. When he left, he was told to keep a low profile, but it was a pity that the child forgot all about it.  Fortunately, Lin Zhao had warned him not to mention "dangerous" matters such as his mission to the Liao Kingdom, and to adhere to the principle of reporting good news but not bad news, otherwise Gu Qi would be frightened and faint on the spot when he found out But don't  What kind of trouble was going on? Even so, Gu Qi was still worried. She prayed silently in her heart that her nephew must come back safely.  So that night, Gu Qi tossed and turned, unable to sleep anymore, and Mrs. Liu also didn't get a good rest.  When daybreak was about to break, Mrs. Liu suddenly let out a muffled groan, her expression extremely painful. Maybe it was due to fetal movement, maybe the delivery date was coming, and she suddenly had severe abdominal pain Gu Qi was shocked and quickly got up and called for the midwife Meng  The old lady also hurried over after hearing the news. After her grandson died in infancy, the old lady transferred her children and grandchildren's love to Liu's pregnancy.  I have been looking forward to this child for a long time, hoping that I can take care of it together and make up for the shortcomings of having a grandchild At this moment, I heard that Liu's delivery date had arrived, and I was so excited that I came to the delivery room in person to wait.  After a long time, a loud cry of a baby resounded in the room "Old madam, Housekeeper Gu, it's a boy, a big fat boy!" The midwife immediately ran out to announce the good news.  Mrs. Meng¡¯s face suddenly burst into laughter, she was so excited that she smiled from ear to ear! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?, Gu Qi was also very happy, but at the same time, there was a trace of lingering worry and concern in her heart. How is Zhaoer doing in Bianjing?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~ Lin Zhao has not been doing well these days. From the outsiders¡¯ eyes, Master Lin has caused a huge disaster, and there are more than one.  A few days ago, he cursed so loudly in the court that he was so angry that Mr. Tang fainted on the spot. After returning home, he suffered from back gangrene. Even with the diagnosis and treatment of the imperial doctor, there was still no cure, and he died immediately.  In the eyes of the Yanguan of the Great Song Dynasty, Tang Jie's status was not generally high, that is, he had an existence like Mount Tai and Beidou.  How many people regard him as a role model and idol, and the people who respect him can even line up several streets Now that Tang Xianggong is dead, many people are very sad.  Later, I don¡¯t know who mentioned that Tang Xianggong was angry to death by Lin Zhao, so Lin Zhao became the "murderer" Many people attributed the responsibility for Tang Jie's death to Lin Zhao, claiming that the "murderer"  He took responsibility and asked for an explanation. For a time, he was verbally criticized and the momentum was huge Especially the officials at Yushitai, almost half of them wrote to the emperor, demanding that Lin Zhao be punished for his crime of roaring in the court and making the prime minister angry to death Xiaoxiao  In this way, the eighth-rank master of the Song Dynasty became the most popular figure in the Song Dynasty It is inevitable that Lin Zhao is at the forefront of the storm these days. There is more than one glorious deed of the master of Lin.  The crime of scolding Tang Xianggong to death may be a bit far-fetched, but punching His Highness Prince Qi is a fact with conclusive evidence.  It is said that one or two young princes from the prince's family were burned, and the situation was quite tragic After the news spread, Lin Zhao became famous immediately, completely famous.  He dared to challenge the prime minister, and what was even more daring was to punch the prince. His courage and arrogance were absolutely outrageous Various gossips spread in Bianjing, saying that Lin Zhao and Prince Qi were competing for Chai Minyan, the most beautiful woman in Bianjing.  , and then the fight broke out.  This kind of sexy and ambiguous jokes are so popular that they spawned more different versions, which became popular in Bianjing Of course, the mainstream is that King Qi bullies others with his frivolous words, and Chief Lin comes out to save the beauty. After all, this is a fact  A hot pot party in Laba was originally going well, but it turned out to be like this. Meng Ruoying was in a very low mood.  In her opinion, Lin Zhao has indeed caused a huge disaster this time Who is Zhao Hao?  The younger brother of an official, the doting son of the Queen Mother, punched the prince, Lin Zhao really had the courage to do it Could it be that he was the Chai Minyan who dared to be so ignorant of the importance and take such risks?  Miss Meng felt a little sad But Lin Zhao, the person involved in the incident, seemed to be fine and unusually calm.  Because he knew the fact that this matter was no longer under his control. He had to wait for the instructions from above and leave it to fate.  "Don't you want to think of a way?" Meng Ruoying couldn't help it and asked aloud.  Lin Zhao smiled bitterly and said: "Is there anything I can think of? Don't worry, there will be a road to the mountain. Everything will be fine!" Then he pondered for a moment and said, "Speaking of which, I really have something to discuss with you!" "What's the matter?  ?" "Take your cousin back to Jiangning first!" Meng Ruoying looked at Lin Zhao's solemn expression and asked worriedly: "What are you going to do in the next few days?  I am quite busy, so I will inevitably be distracted while you are here You go back to Jiangning so that I can deal with things wholeheartedly!" Meng Ruoying also felt the seriousness of the situation and was very reluctant to let go. She wanted to stay and bear it side by side with Lin Zhao.  Even if there is a strong storm, landslides and ground cracks As soon as he was about to speak, Lin Zhao stopped him and said: "Be obedient and go back so that I can let go. Don't worry, nothing will happen!" Isn't this just empty talk?  If it's okay, why bother letting them leave in a hurry?  "Go back to Jiangning. The old lady and uncle will be worried. My aunt is about to give birth and the Chinese New Year is coming soon. We can't leave the old man alone!" Lin Zhao continued: "Take Yan Gu and hit the road as soon as possible" "What about you?"  Lin Zhao smiled softly and said: "I promise you, I will rush back before the Lantern Festival" "Okay!" Meng Ruoying knew that not only would she and Gu Yuelun not be able to help, but they would also be tied up, which would make Lin Zhao more troublesome.  There are constraints.  She is a sensible, responsible and decisive woman. No matter how much she is reluctant to give up, she can only agree with tears Lin Zhao then ordered Gundam to find thirty or forty young men to escort Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun back south.  .  After sending the two of them away, he lost a lot of ties and could devote himself to facing the storm

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 82: The Thoughts of the Emperor (Part 1)

    It seems that Lin Zhao has caused a huge disaster, but if you think about it carefully, it is actually not that serious.  It is true that Tang Jie died, but the cause of death was gangrene of the back, which was not treated. As for being angry with Lin Zhao, it was not even the cause.  What's more, it was normal for people to argue in the court and not give in to each other. Moreover, it was Tang Jie who opened fire and attacked Lin Zhao. Unfortunately, others retorted together. Old Tang couldn't hold himself back, so who can blame him?  Therefore, although there are many rhetoric and official criticisms, including impeachment, if we really want to discuss the crime, the reasons are obviously far-fetched.  In addition, there is another reason that makes Lin Zhao feel a little calmer, and that is the attitude of Emperor Zhao Xu.  It was Zhao Xu¡¯s idea to go to Dengzhou to investigate secretly, and to choose the day to bring it up in court. Lin Zhao was just following orders and was the emperor¡¯s pioneer officer.  That day, it seemed that Lin Zhao scolded the officials and Tang Jie, but in fact it was Emperor Zhao Xu who dealt a heavy blow to the conservative ministers who rebelled.  A thoughtful person should be able to see that without the emperor's tacit support, Lin Zhao would have the guts to scold the prime minister and the Hanlin?  Of course, what happened to Tang Jie was an accident!  What's more, Lin Zhao's behavior was Zhao Xu's hint and instruction, and he helped the emperor take the blame.  So how to deal with this matter, Zhao Xu should not be too ruthless, and will try his best to protect Lin Zhao The most troublesome thing is the punching of Zhao Hao. Although it is reasonable, the rumors are becoming more and more widespread, saying that he was fighting for peace.  King Qi was jealous.  There is no way, Chai Minyan's reputation as the most beautiful woman in Bianjing is too great.  Lin Zhao knew in his heart that Chai Minyan might be implicated. Zhao Hao and Zhao Zhongshan were obviously targeting him and had no good intentions.  The reason why they took action was because those dandy boys didn't know the heights of the world, they went too far and bullied others too much.  At that time, as long as you were a man, you couldn't just sit back and watch Chai Minyan being treated lightly No matter if you were impulsive or had no choice, the person had already been beaten anyway!  Lin Zhao felt that he had to find a way, and immediately asked Gao Da to go out secretly to find reliable people and spread gossip throughout Bianjing.  So soon a rumor spread quietly, saying that His Highness King Qi liked the white horse of Chief Lin, and he couldn't buy it by force, and he was deliberately looking for trouble At the same time, there were various exaggerations, how hard Lin Zhao got the white horse,  The heroic deeds in the Liao Kingdom gradually spread, and the people knew that Mr. Lin was a hero Relatively speaking, King Qi relied on his status and power to buy and sell by force, and molested women. He was completely like a standard dandy.  ¡­ Later, even the envoys from the Liao Kingdom who came to congratulate Zhengdan heard about it. They were confused and expressed dissatisfaction. The white horse was given to Lin Zhao by the crown prince of the Liao Kingdom. Whether it was bought by force or robbed, it was disrespectful to the Liao Kingdom.  A small matter seems to have the tendency to escalate into a diplomatic dispute In this way, even if it is the impeachment of an official, the problem is not very big, and it is relatively easy to handle.  But this matter is still very troublesome, because it offends the empress dowager Gao Taotao.  Zhao Hao was his sweetheart, and he still allowed her to live in the palace after reaching the age of sixteen. This kind of favor was unique There were only two people in the Song Dynasty who could persuade the empress dowager, and one was the empress dowager Cao.  , the other one is Emperor Zhao Xu.  The Cao family is out of reach, and now they can only place their hopes on Zhao Xu. It depends on how his relationship with his brothers is and whether he is willing to persuade his mother for the favored ministers For Lin Zhao, everything he should do has been done, and the rest  Things can only be left to fate ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the palace, Gao  Taotao looked at the bruises and scars on his youngest son's face and body, and Gao Taotao felt heartbroken.  "Imperial physician, how is Zhongming's injury?" Zhao Hao, whose cousin is Zhongming, is the second son of Empress Dowager Gao.  After returning from injury, the entire palace felt a little uneasy.  Almost all doctors from the Imperial Medical Office were invited to jointly examine the body of His Highness King Qi.  "Back to the Queen Mother, Your Highness only has some bruises and abrasions, but no injuries to the muscles or bones. The flesh wounds are not a problem. Apply some ointment and take a few decoctions to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. You will be cured after a few days of rest." Lin Zhaofei  I didn't know the seriousness of it, but I hit Zhao Hao for real, but I also paid attention to the scale, and it didn't really hurt his muscles and bones.  If a serious problem occurs, acupuncture will be doomed.  Gao Taotao finally felt relieved and responded: "Prescribe the medicine and apply it for King Qi!" "Zhongming, does it still hurt? It doesn't matter, it's just a skin injury!" Gao Taotao comforted his second son with gentle words.  However, Zhao Hao said coquettishly: "Mother, the pain is a small matter, the reputation and dignity of the son are a big matter. The dignified prince was beaten by an eighth-grade junior master. How can I see anyone in the future?" "Hmph, Lin Zhao,  You really don't know what the world is like. You think you have made some achievements in the previous dynasty, so you dare to be so arrogant, and you bully the royal family. You don't know whether to live or die!" Gao Taotao was furious as he punched the second son.  "Lin Zhao!" Thinking of this person, Zhao Hao was suddenly filled with anger, his eyes almost lustful.The person then said: "Mother, this person is arrogant and has no royal views. He punched the prince. Should he be arrested and severely punished?" "That's natural!" Gao Taotao then ordered: "Go tell the officials and finish the government affairs.  Queen, please come here when you have time!" Although she is the Queen Mother, some affairs of the previous dynasty still require the Emperor's intervention, otherwise she will be criticized for protecting her shortcomings.  "Zhong Ming, I heard that there is a daughter of the Chai family here? What's going on?" Gao Taotao asked softly, somewhat suspiciously.  Zhao Hao said: "Chai Minyan has a charming style" "Looking back, you are almost the same age. If this girl has that blessing, what will happen to me, Zhongming, as my concubine?" Gao Taotao absolutely doted on Zhao Hao.  degree.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Chui Gong Hall, Emperor Zhao Xu was also listening  A report from the city secretary.  Someone was already keeping an eye on Jiangnan Ju, and Zhao Xu ordered to pay attention to Lin Zhao. Therefore, after the incident, Zhao Xu quickly received a report and learned about the process at that time.  "Why did King Qi and Lin Zhao have a conflict?" Zhao Xu was a little surprised. How could his brother fight with Lin Zhao when they met for the first time?  "Your Majesty, it is indeed the first time for His Highness King Qi and Lin Zhao to meet, but more than half a month ago, His Highness's personal companion He went to Jiangnan Residence. His Highness seemed to have taken a fancy to Lin Zhao's white horse. It is estimated that He's  His attitude was not very good, so the purchase failed, and he might have resented Lin Zhao because of it. The niece of Chongyi Gong happened to be there yesterday, and His Highness seemed to be interested Later, Your Highness and the others drank a lot, so" Zhao Xu probably understood,  The Lin Zhao he knew would not be so reckless, ignorant of the importance, and would not take action unless it was absolutely necessary.  My younger brother hangs out with those clan dandies all day long, and sometimes he picks up some bad habits Most likely he is drunk, frivolous towards Chai's daughter, and has old and new grudges, which leads to conflicts  There is a memorial that Chongyi Gong Chai Xiao urgently handed over to plead guilty.  In name, it was to plead guilty, but in reality it was to explain the situation in detail, and at the same time to take on some responsibilities, to excuse Lin Zhao, to plead for mercy Zhao Xu believed what was described in the memorial, Chai Xiao did not dare to lie, and that was probably the case.  Well, we can¡¯t blame Lin Zhao too much.  Moreover, since the Chai family is involved in this matter, their identities are sensitive, so they need to be handled with even greater caution.  "Who has King Qi been interacting with recently?" "Recently, King Qi has been interacting more with Zhao Zhongshan, the Marquis of Fushui, the second son of Yuhang County Prince, and Zhao Zhongshan and Lin Zhao seem to have some conflicts" Qin Congguan did not say anything.  , but among the clues, Zhao Xu has already thought about what role Zhao Zhongshan played in this matter?  If a dignified royal prince is taken advantage of, he would be stupid "Prince of Yuhang County? Is his family still safe in Qiantang?" "Back to the emperor, there has been no peace there" Zhao Xu was silent for a moment.  , seemed to mutter to himself: "I don't know how to restrain myself, hum, I will deal with you later" Then he asked: "By the way, what else was going on at that time?" "His Royal Highness King Qi's language his language is straightforward, Ji  The Duke was even more rude and frivolous towards Miss Chai. It seemed that Lin Zhao couldn't stand it, so he stepped in to stop it, and then started fighting" The official then continued: "At that time, His Highness King Qi shouted: 'You are so angry with Tang.  Mr. Tang today I will teach you to avenge Mr. Tang'" "He really said that?" "Yes!" A trace of dissatisfaction appeared in Zhao Xu's eyes, but it disappeared in a flash and was not easy to detect "At this moment,  A chamberlain reported at the door: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, please come over if you have time!" As expected, Zhao Xu's eyes became more complicated!  He just responded and didn't move.  Instead, he ordered: "Send someone to inform Lin Zhao and wait in front of Daqing Gate. I want to leave the palace to express my condolences to Mr. Tang"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 83: The Thoughts of the Emperor (Part 2)

    Tang Jie is currently involved in political affairs and has served as a minister and assistant. He is also a banner of admonishment for officials in the Song Dynasty. The courtesy after his death will be very grand.  Coupled with the impact of the Ayun case, it is even more special and has attracted much attention.  Many officials took Tang Jie as their role model, role model, and disciple. They were all filled with indignation at this moment and believed that Tang Xianggong was angry to death by Lin Zhao. Therefore, the impeachment memorials were handed in one after another.  While they paid homage to Tang Xianggong, they also waited for the court's opinion on how to deal with it.  Several prime ministers also kept a low profile and did not speak easily. Maybe they were waiting for the public anger to subside, maybe they were waiting for the results of the Dengzhou review, maybe they were waiting for Emperor Zhao Xu to express his position Unexpectedly, Emperor Zhao Xu did not delay.  , let alone doing Tai Chi, I readily took responsibility and quickly took practical actions.  It is definitely a great honor for the officials to come to express their condolences to Tang Jie in person. If Tang Xianggong knew about it, he might be able to smile.  However, the Guan family did not come alone, and they also brought with them the protagonist Lin Zhao, who was at the forefront of the news.  After receiving the official summons and waiting at Daqing Gate to express condolences to Tang Jie, Lin Zhao knew that the trouble had taken a turn for the better.  At least Emperor Zhao Xu is willing to help him in this matter, so the matter of punching King Qi will naturally come to light.  "However, one cannot become fat in one bite. Everything must be done step by step. Going to express condolences to Tang Jie is only the first step, but it is already a good beginning.  For Lin Zhao, there is no deep hatred between him and Tang Jie, and the current situation is a complete accident.  It's a pity that this matter was not caught and was even exploited by people with ulterior motives. As a result, it was magnified a lot, and all the spearheads were pointed at the somewhat innocent Lin Zhao.  The deceased is the most important person. Since Tang Xianggong has unfortunately passed away, what's the harm in taking a step back in order to solve the problem?  What's more, the emperor came forward to ask you to do this. You don't look at the monk's face to look at the Buddha's face. What's more, Tang Jie himself is considered an elder, so he should go to express condolences and pay homage.  Therefore, Lin Zhao rushed to Daqing Gate early. Emperor Zhao Xu just glanced at him without saying anything, and then left in a chariot. Lin Zhao had to follow step by step.  Zhao Xu on the chariot couldn't help but laugh. Lin Zhao was a troublemaker and caused a lot of trouble.  But all these troubles are undoubtedly of great benefit to him, and it is really a coincidence. Is this guy a bad guy, or is he a natural blessing?  When the official family arrived, everyone in the Tang family came out to welcome him in fear.  However, Zhao Xu waved his hands to express his condolences in person, and then said: "Dongyang, please lay incense sticks for me on behalf of Mr. Tang!" Many officials came to pay homage today, and many of them saw Lin Zhaodu.  He was vicious and his eyes were ferocious, as if he had a grudge against Lin Zhao for killing his father.  Tang Xianggong is so angry that he still has the nerve to offer sacrifices?  Some people also made up their mind that if Lin Zhao went to offer incense, they would stop him and prevent him from coming to the stage.  But now, the officials asked Lin Zhao to offer incense The perpetrator was Lin Zhao, but he represented the officials. Who dared to stop him?  There are many thoughtful people who understand and know that the impeachment memorial will be a pile of waste paper. The official intention is already very clear.  Just like at this moment, Lin Zhao was only the spokesperson of the official family from beginning to end. Anyone who does not have the foresight to impeach Lin Zhao is asking for trouble and death Of course, Emperor Zhao Xu never treated Tang Jie badly at all, and he spoke before leaving.  He was posthumously awarded the title of Minister of Rites of the Tang Dynasty and was given the posthumous title "Zhisu". "Zhisu" means simplicity and simplicity; "su" means seriousness and seriousness.  The so-called conclusion of the coffin is nothing more than this, and the evaluation given is quite high. Tang Xianggong's name during his lifetime and after his death can be considered complete.  After coming out of the Tang Mansion, Lin Zhao finally came to his senses. The emperor easily resolved a seemingly serious matter with such a move.  Lin Zhao quickly realized a problem. He had underestimated Emperor Zhao Xu before, but in terms of power and strategy, he was still far behind.  Having solved the first problem for yourself first, what will happen to the second problem?  Lin Zhao didn't feel comfortable asking, and the emperor didn't say anything, so he sent him back first Lin Zhao knew that this was a good sign, so he just waited and waited.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emperor Zhao Xu seems to be a fire fighter  Like the team members, it was a little late to express condolences to Tang Jie, so they didn't go to see Empress Dowager Gao Taotao until the afternoon of the next day.  "I've met the Queen Mother!" "Well! The emperor is very busy recently, so you should pay attention to your health!" Gao Taotao smiled broadly.  "My son is fine, don't worry, my queen!" In the Song Dynasty, the prince directly addressed his aunt as his queen, which was relatively casual.  "I heard that the emperor went to express condolences to Mr. Tang? Did he bring Lin Zhao with him?" Gao Taotao seemed to have something in his words, complaining that Zhao Xu came too late.  Zhao Xu's face changed slightly and returned to normal in an instant. He nodded and said, "Back to your mother-in-law, yes!"  Injured, Your Majesty?How do you think it should be dealt with?  "Mother, I have sent someone to investigate. There is something wrong with my brother in this matter" Before Zhao Xu could finish his words, Gao Taotao said, "Even if there is something wrong with your brother, he is a dignified prince after all.  The little chief secretary dares to offend the majesty of the Tian family and should be severely punished.  " "What do you think, the empress?  "Zhao Xu behaved very low-key. After all, Gao Taotao is his biological mother, and the respect he deserves is necessary. "The Empress Dowager Gao Taotao doted on her second son and was already resentful of Lin Zhao. When she saw the eldest son's attitude again, she became even more angry.  : "Jiaozong Temple and Dali Temple jointly reviewed and approved, and convicted in accordance with the law!  "Mother, I'm afraid it's inappropriate. If you really want to be tried according to the law, I'm afraid Zhongming will not be spared" Zhao Xu objected softly. Gao Tao said displeased: "What's wrong? Is it possible that your brother should be punished?"  Can't?  " "Mother, this is the memorial submitted by Chai Xiao, together with other investigation narratives. It was indeed Zhong Ming and his colleagues who were rude in their words and frivolous in their actions, which caused the conflict" Zhao Xu explained: "What's more, there are rumors spreading everywhere now.  , it was Zhongming who failed to buy Lin Zhaobaima and deliberately found trouble. Public opinion was very unfavorable to Zhongming.  " "How could such a thing happen?  Gao Taotao shook his head and said: "So what about rumors?"  Based on one point alone, Lin Zhao punching the prince is a felony!  " "Your Majesty, you can ask the servant He next to Zhong Ming, and you will know everything!  "Zhao Xu said: "There are rumors outside that Zhongming is bullying others. If Dali Temple is really involved and sentenced Lin Zhao severely, I am afraid that the result will be bad for his younger brother's reputation" "Hey, that's not right! Gao Taotao said it from the emperor's eldest son.  It sounds a bit unusual "Then how does the emperor plan to deal with this matter?  "Gao Taotao suppressed the anger and doubts in his heart and asked softly. Zhao Xu pondered for a moment and said: "Both parties are at fault in this matter, not to mention that the daughter of the Chai family is involved. Taizu Taizong once taught you to treat Chai kindly.  Descendants of the family, so both parties should give in to this matter, right?  " " Each one gives in?  Is it possible that your brother's beating was in vain?  It is true that the prince treats his ministers well, but does he have to ignore the love between brothers and sisters?  "Gao Taotao never expected that Zhao Xu would say such words, and he suddenly became angry. "I just want to take care of the brotherhood!  " Zhao Xu took out another memorandum as he spoke and continued: "Your Majesty, take a look at this" Gao Taotao took it and saw that it was an official memorandum named Zhang Biguang. The content was that King Qi was already old and should move out.  The palace, a separate residence "Asshole, this person is so audacious, he dares to sow discord between the royal family" Gao Taotao was furious and threw the memorial out When he turned around, he happened to see the complicated look in the eyes of his eldest son Zhao Xu,  Suddenly my heart was shocked, could it be She was a very smart woman, well versed in the ways of maneuvering, and she was so passionate about her son that she was so blinded by anger that she ignored many details before she realized it.  The health condition is far worse than imagined. Gao Taotao stared at his eldest son blankly, his mind filled with shock and even fear ps: Thanks to Book Friends Mao Maoxiao, He Xiao Tianya, Book Friends 130612004746429, and Remote Control 0120 for their tips!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 84: The Thoughts of the Emperor (Part 2)

    Official Zhang Biguang came to the throne and suggested that the adult Qi King Zhao Hao move out of the palace.  After all, Emperor Zhao Xu already had a concubine, and it was naturally inconvenient for an adult man to live there.  If nothing else, at least there was nothing wrong with the content of the suggestion, but it angered the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao, who was considered to be trying to sow discord between the royal family.  Originally, he was admonished and punished, but fortunately Wang Anshi, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, came forward to defend him.  Unexpectedly, the imperial censor Zhongcheng Lu Jie was unwilling, and Shangshu impeached him. Wang Anshi and Zhang Piguang, as well as the protagonist Lin Zhao who was at the center of the controversy, formed a clique.  Others are not groundless when they say this. Zhang Piguang was already close to Wang Anshi, and Lin Zhao was recommended and promoted by Wang Anshi.  At this critical moment, Zhang Piguang's promotion would inevitably make people think that he was helping Lin Zhao to exonerate him, and Wang Anshi's defense seemed even more unclear.  Even so, the person most touched by this memorial was not the few parties involved, but the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao.  This memorial was handed over to her by the eldest son Emperor Zhao Xu himself. He knew that she would be furious after reading it, but he still handed it to her.  In an instant, Gao Taotao clearly realized that the eldest son's motives were not pure, and the distance between mother and son became farther and farther.  Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao are both her biological sons, but Gao Taotao obviously dotes on his second son more.  It's not that he doesn't like Zhao Xu, but because the eldest son has been raised as the prince of the country since he was a child, and he needs more strictness and calmness. Especially after he becomes the crown prince and ascends the throne as emperor, he has fewer opportunities to share a family relationship.  After her husband died, all Gao Taotao's thoughts were focused on his children.  Unable to get close to Zhao Xu, all the maternal love fell on Zhao Hao, and his pampering reached the level of doting.  This time, her youngest son was beaten, and she was furious. She demanded that the murderer Lin Zhao be severely punished, and she vented her anger for Zhao Hao to relieve her hatred.  But after seeing the eldest son's expression and attitude, Gao Taotao suddenly realized that his doting on the second son might be harming him, because this behavior had already caused dissatisfaction with the eldest son.  It¡¯s not that the eldest son is jealous, the most important thing is that their brothers were born into the royal family.  The eldest son is the emperor. Before he has a healthy adult heir, his younger brother Zhao Hao is the second in line to the throne of the Song Dynasty.  Even now, Zhao Hao is threatening Zhao Xu to some extent.  "Also the direct son of Song Yingzong, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao obviously loves her second son more. If something happens, it is not impossible that he will be abolished.  You must know that the empress dowagers of the Song Dynasty were extraordinary and often had real power.  Before that, Empress Dowager Cao almost deposed Song Yingzong. For Zhao Xu, he had to learn from the past.  What¡¯s more, Zhao Guangyi made a good start for his descendants, so it is not impossible for brothers to eventually succeed.  Gao Taotao understood that Zhao Xu was worried that Zhao Hao would become the second Song Taizong, and he was worried that he would become the second Empress Dowager Du.  Or it could be like the relationship between Empress Dowager Dou of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, and King Liu Wu of Liang.  The queen mother's doting on her second son may cause disturbances and even crises in all dynasties.  After Zhao Hao was injured, Zhao Xu only expressed condolences as a courtesy. Even though he was furious, Zhao Xu never made it clear that he wanted to punish the murderer.  He even kept emphasizing that Zhao Hao was at fault in the first place and was guilty of the crime.  It can be seen that Zhao Xu did not stand up for Zhao Hao, and even wanted to attack Zhao Hao.  ¡°For example, there are constant rumors in the market now, and Zhao Hao¡¯s reputation has been almost ruined.  The other one is Zhang Piguang's superior. The emperor wants to take advantage of this opportunity to drive Zhao Hao out of the palace to reduce the threat to the throne.  It is even possible that Zhao Xu directed this matter, and Lin Zhaoruo was just the executor, which would be terrible.  It is not a guess that Song Shenzong Zhao Xu was jealous of Qi King Zhao Hao. There are historical records that in the seventh year of Xining, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager cried to him that the reform was disrupting the world and demanded its abolition.  Zhao Hao, the king of Qi, supported Wang Anshi and insulted Wang Anshi. He said that the new law was harmful to the country and demanded its abolition.  At that time, Zhao Xu replied in a deep voice: "I am the one who caused harm to the country, why don't you do it?" As soon as the heart-wrenching words were spoken, Zhao Hao was so frightened that he knelt down and begged for mercy.  , I still don¡¯t know what the result will be?  Did Zhao Xu say this just out of anger?  I'm afraid that there is always suspicion in my heart.  Who asked them to be born into the royal family? Brotherhood is ranked after the throne and power.  Thinking about it carefully, Zhao Xu took Lin Zhao to the Tang Mansion to express his condolences just yesterday, obviously with the intention of helping Lin Zhao exonerate.  At this time, the emperor still defended this person, and his attitude was obvious.  Gao Taotao was very regretful. Before, he had been thinking about how to vent his anger for Zhao Hao. The so-called caring is chaos, and he didn't even notice it.  I'm afraid that the more intense my attitude becomes, the more uncomfortable my eldest son Zhao Xu will feel.  She herself is definitely not afraid of Zhao Xu. Although her son's behavior is understandable, Gao Taotao feels that returning this child seems to be plotting against her and a bit disobedient.  But even so, she had to think carefully.  First came Zhao Hao's reputation. This time the news spread so widely that King Yu Qi's reputation was greatly affected.??.  There is also safety. Zhao Hao will be fine if he survives for one day.  But if he is a hundred years old, if Zhao Hao does not know how to restrain himself, he may face the disaster of death. The power of the throne within the royal family is so ruthless Even if Zhao Hao has no intention of snatching the throne, Zhao Xu is definitely worried.  If there is a way, it is a crime to have a jade, that's it.  Gao Taotao knew that if she continued to dote on her second son like this, there would be disaster sooner or later. After all, she was the mother of two children. It was a very sad thing for siblings to kill each other. She did not want such a tragedy to happen, so some concessions had to be made.  of.  And Zhao Xu immediately told her something, saying that Zhao Zhongshan, the second son of Yuhang County Prince, was involved in the matter and informed her of various details.  Suddenly, she realized that Zhao Hao might have been taken advantage of.  Gao Taotao's face became even more confused. Apart from cursing those dandies from Pu Wang's family, what else could he do?  The second son is a bit stupid after all. It seems that he is spoiled too much and has not made much progress. It seems that he needs to go out and practice.  Gao Taotao was also pleased that the eldest son, the emperor, was doing better and better, and he knew more about the power of the emperor.  In order to reassure her eldest son, Empress Dowager Gao immediately asked Zhao Hao to move out of the palace, and Emperor Zhao Xu happily gave him a palace to live in.  The only one who was unhappy may be Zhao Hao. Unfortunately, he dared to be angry but did not dare to speak, so he had to act as ordered.  At the same time, it is definitely impossible to punish Lin Zhao severely for punching Zhao Hao, but after all, the hatred is hard to get rid of. Zhao Hao gritted his teeth, and Gao Taotao was also very dissatisfied, and they all hated Lin Zhao.  The major crime was exempted, but Gao Taotao requested that appropriate minor punishments be given, which was more or less an explanation.  The Queen Mother finally nodded, and then the matter was easily handled.  Zhao Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief. His mother doted on his younger brother too much and was a bit biased. This matter made him very unhappy and worried for a long time.  Lin Zhao had always wanted Zhao Hao to move out of the palace, but because he had no chance or excuse, Lin Zhao had done himself a big favor by making a mistake!  From now on, the mother must be aware of it, and Zhao Hao's threat value will be greatly reduced.  Zhao Xu was relieved, and he was pleased that after some operation, everything went smoothly and smoothly The happiest person should be Lin Zhao. Two major disasters were solved like this. As soon as the emperor took action, the trouble disappeared.  The furious Queen Mother did not continue to investigate, it was really not easy But with such a commotion, the merits and rewards of the envoy to the Liao Kingdom were ruined, so the merits and demerits are equal to each other!  Zhao Xu said that even if there was a new appointment, he would have to wait for a while, and he had to avoid the limelight first Lin Zhao was naturally happy, and just happened to go back to Jiangning for the New Year. Early the next morning, he left Bianjing City and galloped south

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 85: Overnight in a Nunnery

    The two uproar in Bianjing was eliminated in this way. Amidst the stormy waves, the little Master Lin was so strong, which amazed many people.  Of course, everyone knew that it was because of the support of official Zhao Xu behind him.  On the day Lin Zhao left Bianjing, officials from Zaifu, Hanlin, and the Three Law Departments went to Dengzhou to conduct an investigation that finally yielded results.  There is indeed another hidden story in the case. The original victim, Wei Ada, was a gangster, and Ayun's cousin was not a thug. The two of them jointly coerced and deceived Ayun.  In a word, Ayun was wrongly accused and a victim. This result made the officials who had previously insisted on the death penalty feel speechless. They almost ignored human life and caused a catastrophe.  As for the real murderer of the case, Yu Xuan, he came to the rescue because Ayun was in danger. It is not a serious crime.  However, both of them have violated the law, such as hurting others, such as "obstructing the impartiality of justice" The opinion given by the Ministry of Punishment is to sentence them to supervision, that is, to serve under local supervision.  As a result, the report was reported to Emperor Zhao Xu, who granted a pardon and the two were released without charge.  ??A pair of star-crossed mandarin ducks finally managed to see the moonlight after the clouds cleared, reunited again, and could live a stable life together.  For Xuan and Ayun, the person they should be most grateful to is undoubtedly Lin Zhao, who saved their lives and made their marriage possible.  It¡¯s a pity that when I rushed to Jiangnan to pay my respects to my benefactor, Mr. Lin had already left Jiangnan.  The two were sad and had nowhere to go. Gundam, who was staying in Bianjing, saw this and took them in.  Yu Xuanshiwen hyphenation, Ayun's ingenuity, and the couple became good helpers in the Lin family's business.  The Ayun case had many twists and turns, and the result surprised many people.  This incident had a far-reaching impact. Emperor Zhao Xu used this case to effectively attack the power of conservative ministers, and the corresponding obstacles were almost cleared. The reform was already unstoppable Under such a situation, the New Year of the second year of Xining is about to arrive.  , after a year of turbulence, the Song Dynasty was relatively stable for the time being.  Emperor Zhao Xu was ambitious, Wang Anshi was about to show his grand ambitions, and Sima Guang was inevitably filled with emotions. The wheel of history was already rolling forward.  In the next two years of Xining, the Song Dynasty was destined to be unstable and extraordinary Lin Zhao, who had inadvertently contributed to many key points, had already left Bianjing and rushed to Jiangning After the Laba incident, Lin Zhao  Zhao stayed in Bianjing for a few more days, and left to return to the south around the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.  Generally speaking, it takes 18 to 22 days to get from Bianjing to Jiangning, but Lin Zhao has a white dragon on his crotch, and his heart is as fast as an arrow, so he minimizes delays on the way and returns south quickly Keren  Both horses and horses are animals, and their physical energy is consumed rapidly in a short period of time. It is inevitable that people will be tired and horses will be exhausted, so it is inevitable to stop for a short rest on the way.  When walking to Nanjing in the Song Dynasty, Lin Zhao looked at the tired Bai Long and felt that he had to stop and rest for a night. As the saying goes, haste leads to waste, and he should not tire himself and the horse.  Note that the Nanjing here is not the city on the Yangtze River in later generations, but Yingtian Mansion near the south of Shangqiu. It was originally named Songzhou, and the name of the Song Dynasty came from this.  Before Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin wore the yellow robe, he was the envoy of Songzhou to the German army. Songzhou was the place where the Song Dynasty flourished.  After Zhao Kuangyin ascended the throne, he changed the name of Songzhou to Yingtianfu and designated it as Nanjing in the Song Dynasty. Because it was once the garrison of the German army, it was also called Guizhou.  Located on the bank of the canal to the southeast of Bianjing, it is the only way for Lin Zhao to return to Jiangning.  Unfortunately, Lin Zhao was unlucky enough to arrive before dark, so he had to stay overnight halfway outside the city.  It was a coincidence that it happened to be in a place with no village or shop. The only few households had one or two huts, which were not enough to live in, and there was no way for outsiders to stay.  But they pointed out a place for Lin Zhao, a nunnery What should we do?  It¡¯s very inconvenient to stay at a nunnery!  However, in the cold twelfth lunar month, it is really cold outside. If you don¡¯t have a place to live, you will probably freeze to death.  Fortunately, the villagers told Lin Zhao that Buddhism is based on compassion, and this nunnery has a courtyard where passers-by can stay overnight. It has been there for many years and everything has been peaceful.  "That's good!" Lin Zhao then went there with peace of mind.  When I walked to the door, I saw the words Jingxinan very clearly under the light.  Lin Zhao gently knocked on the door, and an old nun came out to open the door. After explaining his purpose, he was led to a separate courtyard.  There were several houses with lights still on, and it was obvious that someone had already moved in. There was also the sound of reading loudly in one of the houses, which seemed to be occupied by a scholar.  Lin Zhao felt relieved and settled down, preparing to leave after dawn.  But in the middle of the night, Lin Zhao was suddenly awakened by the sound of slight but rapid footsteps.  In fact, if it were an ordinary person, he might not be able to hear it.  Firstly, Lin Zhao is sensitive to criminal investigation, and secondly, he has been studying martial arts with Su An for nearly half a year, and his ears have become even smarter.    In the middle of the night, the moon was dark and the wind was high, a martial arts master came to a nunnery in the wilderness. It felt a bit like the plot of a martial arts novel, hey Lin Zhao got up out of curiosity and walked to the window, wanting to find out.  Second, as soon as I stood at the window, I felt a murderous aura.  Across a window, Lin Zhao didn't know that a powerful crossbow was pointing at him in the dark night outside, but he could clearly feel the danger approaching Lin Zhao's heart skipped a beat, could it be because he offended someone in Bianjing?  Someone assassinating someone on the way?  ¡°It seems that the moral character of these princes, grandsons, and scholar-bureaucrats has been underestimated. On the surface, they appear to be gentlemen, but behind the scenes they are full of dirty deeds Lin Zhao concentrated his mind and stepped back gently, ready to escape at any time.  Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped back, the dangerous aura gradually decreased and even ceased to exist.     How is this going?  Could it be that I am too preoccupied and it is not directed at myself?  Lin Zhao lay back on the bed in a nervous mood, but did not take off his shoes, socks and clothes. He was ready to escape if there was an emergency A moment later, in the woods outside the nunnery, several figures jumped over quickly, and they all bowed and saluted one person.  Under the pale moonlight of the crescent moon, I saw a tall and stalwart man standing with his hands behind his back, wrapped in a long robe, with his back to everyone. His appearance and demeanor could not be seen, and his identity was even more unknown "Sect Master, according to the news, Madam should be here.  In this nunnery" "Are you sure? I have been happy many times over the years" The man spoke, and his voice seemed to be that of a man in his fifties. His tone was not high, but he sounded majestic and powerful.   "Sect Master, there should be no mistake this time. We have already inquired about it. The descriptions of the time and other aspects are very similar. It is very likely that it is Madam There will be morning classes after dawn. Sect Master can go there in person after changing his appearance."  Let¡¯s take a look and make sure it¡¯s Madam!¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯ll go there after dawn It¡¯s been so many years, I hope I won¡¯t make the same mistake again¡± The man sighed with emotion. The person he wanted to find was very important, and he had been looking for it for many years.  , he must have gone through many hardships, been disappointed many times, and suffered a heavy blow "Your crossbow is open, what happened?" The man turned his head slightly, with a mask on his face, and he saw his subordinate's powerful crossbow from the corner of his eye.  Opening it, he couldn't help but ask doubtfully.  "Just now, someone seemed to have noticed my subordinates. He was slightly on guard. He already understood that he was a young man riding a white horse It may be the Director Lin who has been in the spotlight in Bianjing City recently" "Why is he here?" The man suddenly asked.  Surprised, even a little nervous.  "Sect master, don't worry. This person seems to be rushing back to Jiangning to reunite with his family, so he happened to stay here" "That's good!" The man said softly: "Recently, this kid has caused quite a stir in Bianjing.  With Zhao Xu's unfilial son, the great country left by our ancestors will be destroyed by him What a pity, if only" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao could be said to be on the alert all night, but only at dawn did he realize that it was a false alarm.  However, it was better not to stay too long in this strange nunnery, and since I was eager to return home, I said goodbye and left As soon as I left the house, I met the scholar next door. Lin Zhaozhi saw that he had stayed up late to read for a long time last night and seemed to be very diligent.  Seeing Lin Zhao leading the horse and preparing to leave, the scholar praised: "The horse under his feet is really a sacred horse, it is rare to see it!" "Thank you!" Lin Zhao politely accepted the praise.  The scholar asked: "Brother, are you going south or north?" "Going south!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but look solemn. This nunnery was already weird. The scholar seemed to be about the same age as himself. What was the purpose of asking like this?  "It's a pity that I have to travel north to prepare for the scientific examination next year. The journey is lonely. I wanted to find someone to accompany me" "The scientific examination? Isn't it the year after next? Is it so early?" According to the time, next time  The first Jinshi subject examination was in the spring of the third year of Xining. Now it is the twelfth month of the first year of Xining. It is a bit ridiculous to prepare early!  "It is true that there is still one year left, but I am from the south of Fujian. I have a lot of reading but not a wide horizon, so I want to travel around the Central Plains and increase my knowledge" "I see!" At that time, central Fujian was not fully civilized, and information was not available.  It is normal.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Congratulations to my brother for being ranked first in next year's gold list" "Thank you for your kind words, brother!" The scholar never thought that today's simple polite words would actually fulfill his promise more than a year later "I'm here.  I still have something to do, so I'll say goodbye!" Lin Zhao didn't care, and left with Bai Long The scholar stayed in the nunnery for several days, and went to say goodbye to the master of the nunnery out of courtesy.  It happened to be time for morning classes, and many nuns were walking to the Buddhist hall The scholar accidentally looked atSeeing a middle-aged female nun, I couldn't help but be surprised: "Hey, how come this master's facial features are so similar to that of the nun just now?" In the distance, an old man in disguise pretended to come to offer incense.  , when he saw the nun¡¯s appearance, he almost burst into tears.  After so many years, I finally found it PS: Sanwen burst into tears and apologized to everyone!  It¡¯s too hot. After I finished writing a chapter last night, I was going to take a shower and come back to revise what I uploaded.  As a result, there was a power outage, a power outage I woke up from the heat several times one night, and the fan just wouldn't turn, ugh I woke up early in the morning and quickly modified and uploaded it, and then went to work Also, for those who are interested, guess who the characters appear in this chapter.  Who is this?

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 86 See You Again

    Jingxin Nunnery was first built in the Five Dynasties and the Later Tang Dynasty. It is said that the daughter of a wealthy family in Songzhou City at that time was devoted to Buddhism, and the family could not bear the injustice of going to an ordinary Buddhist temple and nunnery, so they built a family temple for her.  There used to be many villages near the nunnery, and they were all tenant farmers of this large family. Later, due to the war, the people were displaced, and the number of residents was reduced, making it increasingly desolate.  However, because it is close to the canal, there are many boatmen and merchants passing by. They often come here to burn incense and pray for peace. It seems to be very effective, so the incense is still strong.  The masters of Jingxin Temple are also good at charity, saving lives and healing the wounded, and have done many good deeds.  Some of the female nuns in the nunnery devoted themselves to the Buddha and became nuns. From then on, they were always accompanied by the ancient Buddha.  There are also those who are homeless and unable to find a place to stay.  There are also people who live in other places, or are sick and in danger, but are saved by the master in the nunnery, such as layman Jinghe.  It is said that this layman fell into the water in a boat many years ago. Fortunately, he was rescued by the master who went out to practice meditation.  After Jinghe woke up, she couldn't tell her relatives' names or where they lived, so she was homeless.  God has the virtue of good life, and Buddhism is compassionate, so the master in the nunnery kept him.  Lay Jinghe has a gentle and sweet appearance. It would be a pity if he loses his virginity and has a head full of black hair.  He is also gentle and quiet, rarely talking on weekdays.  However, her brows never seemed to relax. There seemed to be too much sadness and too much concern.  How many years has it been like this?  It is precisely for this reason that the Master believed that her mortal bond was unfinished and that she had too many worries in the mortal world, so he never ordained her. Therefore, Jinghe has only been a lay practitioner with hair for more than ten years.  As in the past, after finishing morning lessons and sweeping away the fallen leaves in the courtyard, Jinghe walked to the hill in the distance, where she could overlook the canal in front of her.  Seeing the surging water of the canal, the past can't help but come to mind.  She still clearly remembered that it was there that she fell into the river.  Fortunately, he was lucky enough to be lucky. He was washed to the shore by the river and was rescued by the master of Jingxin Temple But what he was most concerned about was the boat that sailed away. On the boat, He Wu held his child and left Almost twenty years ago  Now, she doesn't think about it every moment, are they safe and sound?  Where are you now? If the child could grow up safely, he should be in his prime years. Unfortunately, we are far apart and have never met Maybe we will never see each other again in this life. I just hope that the child can grow up safely and live happily.  But as a mother, how can I not miss my child? How great it would be if I could see him in person again and hear him call me mother!  Last night, I dreamed of a child running towards me, from a small child to a handsome young man It¡¯s a pity that these are all extravagant hopes. I am a weak woman who cannot travel far at all. If I am powerless, where can I go to find it?  What about your own children?  As for He Wu and the child, I'm afraid they all thought they were dead It would be difficult to see each other again in this life, mother and child were separated from each other, life and death were uncertain, how could she not worry and worry?  "Madam!" While the woman was feeling sentimental, a call sounded from behind her. After more than ten years, she had become very unfamiliar with this title and had almost forgotten it.  When I turned around, I saw a man standing behind me. He took off his hat, revealing his clearly marked face.  Jinghe layman was so surprised that he almost shouted out if he hadn't covered his mouth in time.  "Youhaven't you already" Although the nun is in a Buddhist temple, the man's reputation is too great. The news of his death made many people sigh. How come he is alive and standing in front of him now!  "Madam, there is no need to panic. I had no choice but to act" Jinghe is very smart. After calming down, he asked: "Why are you? Could it be my late husband" "It is the intention of the late master and myself.  The purpose is to find the wife and the sonorit has been 18 years, God has mercy on me, I finally found the wife!" Jinghe thought for a moment and realized that this was all expected.  It's a pity that it came many years late.  He couldn't help but sigh: "A few years ago, it might have been useful to find us, but now, what's the point?" "The late master also said this, but I am not willing to do so, especially after seeing the despicable people's actions.  I am determined to find my wife and" "What if I find it? The past is gone, and it cannot be changed now. You don't even know whether the child is a boy or a girl. Finding it will not do any good to the poor child. Maybe it is a daughter.  Fortunately, but unfortunately I no longer have any extravagant hopes, I just hope that he will live a safe life. What a pity, the former master finally left a trace of his blood. "Where is he now?"  ,veryI don¡¯t even know whether he¡¯s dead or alive!  " Jinghe layman suddenly burst into tears. The mention of her child touched the weakest and most painful part of her heart. She couldn't hold it back and burst into tears "What?  Madam, don¡¯t you know the whereabouts of the young master?  "Before, he had learned that Jinghe was alone in the nunnery, and he had doubts in his mind. However, it was too late to confirm everything, and he also wondered whether the lady might have placed him somewhere else to protect the child. Now that he heard this, there was no doubt that  It's a shock. It's a boy. But if he can't find it, wouldn't it be "Madam, do you have any clues?"  "The man was very unwilling and asked for clues, hoping to find the child. Jinghe Jinghe hesitated, she didn't know what to say! When the man saw this, he said: "Mother and son have been separated for many years, I guess my wife also wants to see the son!  " This sentence is said to be in the heart of Dao Jinghe. How can I not think about it? For the past eighteen years, I have woken up every night, washed my face with tears, and almost had my heart broken. It's not just for that child. If mother and child can be reunited, even if they meet from a distance.  , Even if she dies, she will have peace of mind. It¡¯s a pity that she never had the ability to search. Now that the man has appeared here, they can find her and have the ability to find the child. But she is still a little worried.  , after all, the risk was too great. If it would bring danger to the child, then she would rather not see him for the rest of his life. The man knew what Jinghe was worried about, and said in a deep voice: "Madam, don't worry, the young master is the only heir of the late master, and we don't dare to be rash."  .  Think about everything from a long-term perspective, and do everything with the safety of your son in mind. Important matters will be approved by you!  " "I don't know the whereabouts of the child. Eighteen years have passed and he is already a young man. Even if he is standing in front of me, I may not recognize him.  When trying to find it, the only clue was He Wu from the dining room. It was he who saved our mother and son back then, and the child was also taken away by him.  Also, the child should be accompanied by the Xiangyun Xuri jade pendant left by his late husband, as well as my dragon and phoenix embroidered bellyband" "He Wu, it is indeed him. Madam, don't worry, I will do my best to find the young master!  "Although there are clues, it is really difficult to find a needle in a haystack. But the man has made up his mind, so he agreed. "Remember, you must ensure his safety!  " "Don't worry, madam, I've prepared a safe place for you" "No need, I've been used to it for more than ten years, just stay here!  Leaving suddenly will arouse others' suspicion. Don't forget, you are looking for our mother and son, and others are also looking for us!  " "Okay, I will arrange for someone to protect my wife's safety secretly!  " "Don't worry, it's safest to keep everything as usual. Just focus on finding your child!  "The nun sighed, and her chubby little hands and innocent smiling face came to mind again. She couldn't help but look forward to it: My child, let me see you again! PS: It will be on the shelves tomorrow, maybe  It will be early in the morning, and I wanted to update the VIP chapter earlier, but the landlord just informed me that there will be another power outage later. I am going crazy! This chapter will be updated first. Tomorrow¡¯s chapter three questions will be updated as soon as possible. After it is released, everyone.  Please support me by subscribing, monthly ticket or something, thank you! 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 87: The Mystery of Life Experience

    The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu. Thousands of households always exchange new peaches for the 1st day!  New Year¡¯s Eve has been an important festival since ancient times. At the end of the first year of Xining, the city of Jiangning is bustling with people, and every household is decorated with lights and colorful decorations in preparation for the arrival of the New Year.  The Meng family is a large family in Jiangning. Although the family was unfortunate and there were funerals last year, they still have to celebrate the New Year.  Mr. Meng seems to be willing to forget the tragic past. In addition, the birth of the Gu Qi family's youngest son has made the family a little happy, so he plans to have a good time.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun returned on the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month. The Meng family suddenly felt more energetic, and Old Man Meng was quite comforted. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Everyone seems to be happy and happy, but in fact, this does not seem to be the case!  Because the current centerpiece of the Meng family, Lin Zhao, has not yet returned, it is inevitable that he will feel unreunited and worried.  Especially Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun knew that Lin Zhao would be in big trouble if he got into trouble in Bianjing.  All the way back south, I didn't know that things had turned around, so I was worried.  Gu Yuelun has been worried about whether his cousin will be convicted and imprisoned. While Meng Ruoying comforted her, she was filled with concern and didn't know whether Lin Zhao could resolve it This time the matter was really too big. The eyes of two ordinary women were still limited and they didn't see it.  The power struggle behind the matter, not to mention the game among the big bosses behind it The most important thing is that we can't tell Mr. Meng and Gu Qi yet. If they hear it, they will be scared to death on the spot.  Therefore, Meng Ruoying only said that Lin Zhao had made great contributions to the Liao Kingdom and was waiting for the imperial court's reward in Bianjing Meng Ruoying only briefly described Lin Zhao's actions in the past six months. Many things were briefly mentioned, in the spirit of reporting good things but not bad things.  As a matter of principle, some things cannot be mentioned at all.  Even so, Gu Qi was still stunned and stunned.  He had expected that Lin Zhao would not keep a low profile. After being wronged by Li and Chen Xuan, the child's temperament had changed too much. It was good to become lively, but he was too public.  This child was really disobedient, and all the instructions he gave before leaving fell on deaf ears. Gu Qi felt that he was wrong. Maybe Lin Zhao could not be allowed to go to Bianjing from the beginning The city of Jiangnan is famous as Bianliang City.  , solved the murder case of the Liao envoy, and then went to Liaodong as an envoy In more than half a year, Lin Zhao has done a lot.  But when I wrote back many times, I never mentioned a word. It seemed that I was deliberately hiding it from myself!  "If you don't listen to the advice of the elders, you will suffer the consequences. Why doesn't this kid know the depth?"  Perhaps in the eyes of many people, what Lin Zhao did was a promising young man, a hero, with a bright future, and should be celebrated.  But Gu Qi was worried. Putting aside everything else, how dangerous it was to go as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom. Although Meng Ruoying described it very plainly, emphasizing that Lin Zhao gained a lot from his envoy and made great achievements Don't forget,  Gu Qi came to Jiangning from the north, and he knew how cruel the Khitans were.  Going to the land of tigers and wolves, will your life be better?  In fact, there are some things that cannot be hidden no matter what. Wanyan Aguda was brought back to Jiangning by them this time. It is important that there is a clear explanation of the origin of this child.  Meng Ruoying forgot to prepare in advance. The lie was too clumsy and was exposed by Gu Qi. She had no choice but to tell the truth So the matter of Gaili Boyi's rescue of Lin Zhao had to be mentioned, and Gu Qi was frightened when she heard it.  No matter who dies, as long as it is a matter of life, it is enough to show the danger. I am afraid that life in Liaodong is full of dangers.  While being grateful to the Jurchen martyrs, Gu Qihou was extremely afraid. It was a blessing that his nephew could return safely As for accepting the reward, it was a good thing in the eyes of others, but in his eyes, it was like facing a formidable enemy, and his nephew was afraid that he would be trapped even more.  The deeper you go, the bigger the trouble will be in the future Just be a businessman, why do you have to enter an official career?  Don't force yourself on things you shouldn't do in life. What's so good about being an official!  Especially when Meng Ruoying mentioned that Lin Zhao was highly regarded by the emperor, he went to the palace many times to receive him alone, and also got involved in the struggles of the ministers. Gu Qi was so frightened that he almost couldn't sleep all night It was precisely because of this.  , even though he got a son in middle age, Gu Qi was not too excited, and his heart was all about his nephew Especially since the New Year was approaching, and Lin Zhao was still missing, even if he accepted the reward, he would not delay for too long o  Ah?  Meng Ruoying said that Lin Zhao came back from Liaodong in mid-November, and the awards should have been announced long ago. Why did he wait until now?  "Moreover, Miss Meng and her daughter seemed to be secretive when talking to each other. Thinking of the unlucky dream a few days ago, Gu Qi had an ominous premonition. Could something happen?  On New Year¡¯s Eve, the family banquet in the Meng Mansion was ready, but Lin Zhaoyi returned after missing for a day.  Now Meng Ruoying and Gu Qi really couldn't sit still, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were even more worried Under the constant questioning of the two elders, they had no choice but to tell the truth They were so angry that the prime minister was beaten to death and the prince was punched God o  !  Lin Zhao was too bold and he was causing a huge disaster, the two veterans agreed!  Tang Xianggong was so angry that it seemed a bit far-fetched, but it didn¡¯t matter, Gu Qi?I didn¡¯t really care at first.  The key is to beat Qi Wang Zhao Hao. Especially after learning Zhao Hao's identity, Gu Qi's heart keeps sinking Beating the prince is very serious. If there are any other twists and turns due to this, I'm afraid he will really be doomed.   Gu Qi complained about her daughter, why she didn't tell the matter earlier, and Mrs. Meng blamed her granddaughter, how could she abandon Lin Zhaoyi and return alone.  This time it was good. I couldn't get any accurate information. I was really worried.  Then I thought about it carefully, what else could they do besides being anxious?  Just when the Meng family was in chaos, Lin Zhao rode into Jiangning City!  After passing Yingyao Mansion, we crossed the Huai River, crossed the General, and traveled thousands of miles continuously within half a month, and finally rushed back to Jiangning on the afternoon of New Year's Eve Seeing Lin Zhao's safe return, the whole family finally let go of their worries.  .  Lin Zhao first went to visit her aunt who was still in the middle of the month. Although Mrs. Liu could not speak, she could tell that her husband had been absent-minded recently and often lamented that it was all because of her nephew.  Now he saw that everything was fine, and he smiled and took the initiative to hand the child over to Lin Zhao Lin Zhao took it carefully, and a pink baby, not yet one month old, was his little cousin.  .  Because the child was born in winter, everyone wanted him to grow up safely, so Mr. Meng named him Gu Dongping.  "It's so cute. Come on, give your cousin a smile" Lin Zhao held the little cousin in his arms and teased him for a while, then smiled and said, "Congratulations to uncle, congratulations to aunt" Gu Qi is a middle-aged son who was  It's really embarrassing for the younger generation to say this Lin Zhaodao: "Before I went to Liaodong as an envoy, Yan Gu's parents died trying to save me, so I brought the child back. I also asked my uncle and aunt to take extra care and temporarily raise them in Jiangning.  , My cousin also happens to have a companion" "That's fine!" Gu Qi naturally has no objection, and it is his duty to raise the orphan who saved his life.  Randomly dragging Lin Zhao out, the nephew and uncle had not talked for a long time!  Gu Qi felt that there was something strange between her and her nephew, and the distance was getting farther and farther "Zhao'er, you have ambitions. My uncle doesn't object to it, but the things you are involved in are too dangerous? Uncle is worried!"  Lin Zhao said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have made my uncle worry about me. I was indeed reckless in what happened before. But now it's raining and the sun has cleared, so it's okay" Then he briefly told the whole story.  Hearing that he punched the prince and was used by Emperor Zhao Xu against his brothers, and also implicated the Queen Mother, Gu Qi was silent for a long time.  He admonished: "The scar is healed and the pain is forgotten. I told you not to be too showy, but you just didn't listen" "Well, what uncle said is, I remember it. I will think twice before acting in the future and be more cautious."  "Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Besides, now I may lose my job soon!" "The best thing is to do business well and live a stable life." Why is my uncle so opposed to becoming an official?  I wasn't very supportive of myself taking the imperial examination in my early years, so why did my attitude change completely a few years ago?  Even if the idea of ????being rich and contented is enough, it is not so strong.  Lin Zhao tentatively said: "Uncle, when I went to the Liao Kingdom this time, I passed by the Heshuo border. Our hometown of Zhuozhou was suffering from floods, earthquakes, and the threat of Liao's invasion. The people's lives were really difficult. We should go there and live well.  Working hard to change is" Gu Qi almost shed tears in his heart. It is a good thing to have great ambitions and take death as his own responsibility. If his father was alive to hear this, he would be very happy But now the past is over!  Gu Qi didn't want Lin Zhao to get involved too deeply, as the road ahead was difficult and full of dangers.  However, it seemed that it was too late to stop him. For a moment, Gu Qizhen hoped that his nephew would be dismissed from office by the emperor and never be hired The two of them were walking outside and saw many people coming and going. The Meng family was worshiping their ancestors.  Meng Ruogu was gone, so he invited several nephews from the side house to come and worship with Old Meng and Meng Ruoying Seeing this scene, Lin Zhao thought of his parents in his previous life, and felt quite sad.  Then he thought of his parents in this life, which was such a vague concept, and said doubtfully: "Uncle, it seems that I have never worshiped my ancestors since I was a child" Gu Qi's expression tightened, and he shook his head and said: "We came here as refugees. The genealogy in the ancestral hall is like  They have all been washed away by the flood, where can I go to worship my ancestors" "Then I should pay homage to my parents" Lin Zhao said doubtfully, "But it seems that I have never even seen the spiritual tablets of my parents" Gu  Qi smiled bitterly and said: "We used to be servants of the Meng family. Where can we enshrine the spiritual tablet? My uncle didn't do it because he was afraid of wronging your parents" "You don't have to worry now. Jiangnan will make a lot of money this year, not to mention that I have already entered the imperial court.  Officials, they should set up spiritual altars for their parents and worship them frequently" Gu Qi smiled and said, "Yes, it's a good thing. If your parents know about it, they will definitely be very happy. But it's not good to leave them wandering.  Let¡¯s wait until we return to our hometown in the future!¡± Lin Zhao wanted to start immediately, but didn¡¯t want to take the first step.?Gu Qi blocked her mouth.  I couldn't help but wonder why my uncle always resisted such a common thing as paying homage to my parents.  Regarding his parents, his uncle never seemed to mention much It seemed that there was something deliberately hidden from him.  Is it possible that there is something special about your life experience?  Like a mystery!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 88: Enemies meet on a narrow road

    Lin Zhao was very curious about his life experience, but his uncle Gu Qi always resisted and refused to say more.  It¡¯s not easy to press people during the Chinese New Year, so I have to give up!  On New Year¡¯s Eve, the ¡°family¡± gathered together for a New Year¡¯s Eve dinner. There were gourmet Lin Zhao and first-class cook Gu Yuelun. The Meng family¡¯s New Year¡¯s Eve dinner was sumptuous and delicious, absolutely unparalleled.  Lin Zhao¡¯s words are humorous, Meng Ruoying is well-educated and sensible, and Gu Yuelun is cute and well-behaved. In addition, they have two more babies, which makes several elders particularly happy.  Throughout the New Year, Lin Zhao didn¡¯t go anywhere. He stayed at home to accompany his relatives and often went home to see. This was also of great significance in ancient times.  It was not until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month that there was a grand lantern festival by the Qinhuai River. At the suggestion of Mr. Meng, Lin Zhao took Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun out to enjoy the lanterns and see if the legendary Qinhuai River was really boundless  The evening breeze blew on our faces, and there was still a strong chill, but it could not stop everyone's excitement and enthusiasm. They all went out to play in high spirits.  The Shangyuan Festival was a very important festival in the Song Dynasty, and its liveliness even exceeded all other festivals.  Originally, the festival only lasted for one or two days, but Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty issued an edict to allow officials and people to celebrate the Lantern Festival with lanterns for five days.  In other words, after five days of joy, it is no exaggeration to say that the Lantern Festival is already the carnival of the Song Dynasty.  Cities all over the country are brightly lit and lively, and people are having fun and having fun Last year, when Lin Zhao traveled through time and was reborn, it was already the first day of February, and he missed the Lantern Festival.  He used to be a nerd and didn't go out often.  After being reborn, he was busy with the affairs of the Meng family, and then set off for Bianjing. Although he grew up in Jiangning, Lin Zhao seemed a little unfamiliar with this city Now that he has the opportunity, he must appreciate the prosperity of Jiangnan. As for that  The famous Qinhuai River, a place of eternal romance, is a must-go In the evening, I took the two beauties out and walked on the street, and from time to time I received envious glances from others.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun are both beautiful beauties with good looks, hugging each other, it's a blessing to be together!  The Qinhuai River originates from Baohua Mountain in Jurong and flows through Jiangning City from east to west.  During the Six Dynasties, it was a place where famous families lived, merchants gathered, writers gathered, and Confucianism flourished.  After the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and after the fall of the Chen Kingdom in the Southern Dynasties, the land of Jinling gradually declined. On the contrary, Yangzhou became the largest city in the southeast due to the rise of the Grand Canal.  There are many historical sites in Jinling, so it has attracted many literary visitors to pay tribute, chanting "On the first day of the year, the king went to the palace to mourn the swallows, and they flew into the homes of ordinary people", and lamented that "the merchant girls did not know the hatred of the country's subjugation, but they still sang the flowers in the backyard across the river."  Since the Southern Tang Dynasty established its capital here during the Five Dynasties, Jinling has gradually recovered.  By the Song Dynasty, Jiangning Prefecture had become a major city in the Yangtze River Basin and the largest city in the southeast, and the Qinhuai River had become the cultural center of the south of the Yangtze River.  The well-deserved Yanyue District of the Six Dynasties, a place where gold and powder gather.  During the Lantern Festival, people came to see the lanterns in an endless stream. When Lin Zhao and the two beauties arrived, the river was already bustling with people swimming in and out.  When Lin Zhao saw the beautiful scenery in front of him, he was amazed.  At this moment, flower boats are passing by on the Qinhuai River, and the lights are bright and feasting. Various lanterns shine on the water waves, and the water and the air are full of colors, which is extremely beautiful.  The original lighting is different from the modern lighting night scene, especially in such an emotional water town, it is more lively and fascinating "I didn't expect it to be so lively!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh after being intoxicated for a long time.  The Song Dynasty was really economically prosperous, the people lived a prosperous life, and the Qinhuai River really lived up to its reputation.  Gu Yuelun said: "It's like this every year. It's just that my cousin didn't go out often to study before and never browsed!" "Hehe, then I have to watch enough tonight" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Okay, what do you like tonight?  , just buy it, it¡¯s all mine¡± ¡°Hey, why are you so generous today, little money fan?¡± Without saying a word, Lin Zhao grabbed the two beautiful girls and left. Meng Ruoying suddenly felt a little embarrassed,  After a while, they got used to it, and even enjoyed it The two beauties relaxed a lot, and were soon attracted by the different and unique lighting fixtures on both sides of the street.  For Lin Zhao, who is accustomed to the night view of modern cities, the ancient lantern show has a different flavor The three of them were walking through the streets, enjoying all kinds of joy As they walked, the front was suddenly surrounded by water, and there were many  Everyone gathered around the river with their heads raised, and a flower boat with red lights hanging high was parked right here.  "What happened in front?" Gu Yuelun was very curious!  "It's Miss Mu. Everyone is surrounding Miss Mu's flower boat and guessing lantern riddles!" Someone next to me gave the answer.  "Miss Mu?" Lin Zhao was quite curious, it sounded like she was famous.  A man next to him said disdainfully: "I don't even know Miss Mu's name, so why should I be a man?" "Uh" The people who traveled through time couldn't afford to hurt him, and Lin Zhao suddenly had black streaks all over his head.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­Thousands of gold are rare.  However, in the past two years, Miss Mu will moor the boat on the Qinhuai River during the Lantern Festival and play out a few lantern riddles. If anyone can guess it correctly, they can board the boat to see her beauty. Miss Mu may also play the piano to entertain the guests" "Really?  ?  "Lin Zhao suddenly realized! The so-called maids are outstanding prostitutes. Of course, there are also prostitutes who are prostitutes but not their bodies. Generally speaking, only famous prostitutes can be called this, similar to the so-called courtesan in later generations. So, this Mu Sihong  Her identity is self-evident. She must be a romantic attraction in Jiangning's entertainment scene "Who knows Miss Mu's famous name in Jiangning Mansion?  Otherwise, why would there be so many people coming?  It¡¯s a pity that very few people can guess Miss Mu¡¯s lantern riddles every year It seems that this year is the same" As he spoke, he sighed with regret. Lin Zhao was thinking, isn't this the ancient version of celebrity hype?  Celebrities in ancient times liked to be associated with talented people. If the situation was good, they could win the reputation of a talented woman It's hard to say how beautiful Mu Sihong was. I guess she had some talent. She used this method to promote herself.  "What riddle?"  Cousin, can you guess?  "Gu Yuelun was only a teenager, so he asked quite naively. "What's so difficult about that?  I just don¡¯t have much interest" "How can anyone guess Miss Mu¡¯s lantern riddles?  "The implication was that he looked down upon Lin Zhao, and continued: "It depends on Mr. Chen. I don't know if he can" Looking back, I saw a handsome young man in a brocade robe standing on the shore, his body clean and pure.  Neat and well-mannered, but with a vague feeling of being inaccessible. Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying both felt that the man in the brocade robe was disturbed by the noise here.  When he looked back and saw Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying entering each other, his calm eyes couldn't help but twitch slightly with surprise. A cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Although he tried his best to control it, he still couldn't hide the deep hatred  At that time, he happened to hear Gu Yuelun shouting for Lin Zhao to guess the lantern riddles. The man in the brocade robe suddenly closed his eyes slightly, almost narrowing them into a line. He looked at Lin Zhao coldly After thinking for a while, he smiled and said, "A  What's the point of guessing lantern riddles? It's best to have a companion. Seeing that this brother seems to be eager to try, how about guessing the riddles together with him?  " "This" Lin Zhao is more interested in himself, but it's a pity that he was so brazen just now. If he backs down now, he will inevitably be ridiculed as bragging And this young man in brocade robes, you can guess it yourself. Why do you have to show off that you are involved with someone else?  ? I already had a bad impression of him, but now I feel even more disgusted, but I can¡¯t seem to refuse the request "Chen Hong!  " "Lin Zhao!  " When saying hello, Lin Zhao clearly felt the hostility in Chen Hong's eyes. It was the first time he met him, so there should be nothing special. Why? "My cousin's name is Chen Xuan" Chen Hong lowered his voice.  Lin Zhao immediately understood that Chen Xuan had killed Meng Ruogu and falsely accused Meng Ruoying. The crime was so bad that the Ministry of Punishment had decided to execute him If this was Chen Xuan.  It¡¯s not surprising that my cousin is targeting me, we are really enemies! ¡°My brother was defeated by you, should I save some face for him?  "Chen Hong suddenly said loudly: "This Mr. Lin said that he wants to compete with me in guessing lantern riddles" "You" As soon as the words came out, a group of people cheered when they entered. Mu Sihong couldn't guess the lantern riddles.  Let Ru feel uninterested. Now the two are competing to compete, and everyone is interested in fighting. Song Ru loves gambling. "What?  Don't you dare?  Seeing Lin Zhao not moving, Chen Hong became even more aggressive. "It's unreasonable to make trouble!"  "Lin Zhao was very angry at this behavior, which was simply incomprehensible, but he did not refuse Since it was a fight, there must be a bonus. Chen Hong said: "If you lose, just call grandpa three times in public, and then learn from it.  How about the dog barking and crawling three times?  " Many onlookers frowned, why is Mr. Chen so rude? Of course, some were gloating about his misfortune. Who made Lin Zhao speak so brazenly and "self-righteously" just now? Some were cheering with the mentality of watching the fun "Recognize me.  Can't guess right?  Lin Zhao suppressed the anger in his heart and looked at the other party coldly. "Cousin, he went too far!"  "Gu Yuelun saw that Chen Hong and others had bad intentions, and couldn't help but worry. "If you don't dare, it can only mean that someone is a coward, a useless nerd!  "Chen Hong looked arrogant. He was confident in his talents and thought that he could defeat Lin Zhao. He added: "You guess first. If you guess right first, I lose. What?  " "Don't worry, cousin," Lin Zhao comforted, then turned around and said, "The method of stimulating generals may not be very effective Then what will you do if I guess it right?  "Lin Zhao had a faint smile on his lips, as if he was confident.   "Let him learn too" After all, Gu Yuelun was a little girl, with a thin face and some harsh words that she couldn't say.  Lin Zhao shook his head gently and said: "I don't want to recognize a dog grandson. Let's do this. If I guess correctly, it will prove that I am better than you. How about you have to perform the teacher's ceremony when you see me in the future?" This requirement is very important to Chen Hong's reading.  For me, it's a bit too much.  Song Jin was fond of gambling, and when he saw two scholars playing poker, they were betting on Mu Sihong's lantern riddles, and they all came over to watch.  Everyone has already preconceived the idea that Mu Sihong's lantern riddle is difficult to guess. Chen Xuan is talented and famous, so he might have a chance.  But Lin Zhao was afraid that he would lose 80% of the time.  Chen Xuan takes this as a bet and wants to learn how to bark like a dog. It is really unethical.  On the other hand, Lin Zhao was more civilized, but he did not show any weakness.  If he dares to meet him at home to perform the teacher's ceremony, is he really sure that he can guess Mu Sihong's lantern riddle?  Its difficulty makes many people shudder The cold wind blows, Qinhuai is full of wind and moon, and an interesting story just happened

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 89: Guessing Lantern Riddles

    What does "enemies on a narrow road" mean? Lin Zhao didn't expect that when he casually went out for a lantern festival, he would run into his enemies!  Chen Xuan¡¯s adultery with Li, killing Meng Ruogu, and falsely accusing Meng Ruoying were all heinous crimes. He deserved to be punished by being executed.  But the Chen family didn¡¯t think so, and Chen Xuan¡¯s death was naturally blamed on Lin Zhao.  Chen Hong is the son of Chen Qi, the magistrate of Qiantang County, and the cousin of Chen Xuan. The two have been close since childhood.  After Chen Xuan was imprisoned and executed, Chen Hong was very sad and hated Lin Zhao so much that he always wanted to take revenge.  But before that, I had to endure it temporarily for the sake of another important matter.  ¡°It was just by chance that I met Lin Zhao today, we were really enemies on a narrow road!  Chen Hong¡¯s former teacher was from Jiangning. He celebrated his sixtieth birthday a few days ago. As a disciple, it was appropriate for him to come to celebrate his birthday, and it was also to do a secret thing.  Chen Hong was already known as a talented scholar in Hangzhou, and his teacher was also a famous scholar in Jiangning. After some praise at the birthday banquet, and Chen Hong's performance was pretty good, he became known as a talented scholar.  Chen Hong¡¯s knowledge is barely good, but as for his character what outsiders see is only the surface.  But there is one problem that cannot be concealed, and that is lust!  In Hangzhou, he had an affair with several famous prostitutes and had many affairs.  I met Mu Sihong by chance, and we exchanged letters and poems after that, and I fell in love with him very much.  Of course, in the final analysis, she is just a woman with fireworks, and it is hard to say how sincere she is.  However, after hearing that Mu Sihong was a prostitute rather than a prostitute and insisted on maintaining her innocence, Chen Hong became interested in taking the lead.  Of course, things can¡¯t be rushed, they have to be done step by step.  First see the beauty, then kiss the beauty.  Then you can have a good night.  "It's a pity that Mu Sihong just didn't see him, which made Chen Hong feel itchy The only chance was the Qinhuai Lantern Festival. As long as he guessed the lantern riddles correctly, they would meet each other naturally.  How could Chen Hong let go of such an opportunity But he didn't expect that he would unexpectedly meet Lin Zhao and his party Chen Hong hated the murderer who killed his cousin. Although he had never seen it with his own eyes, he had seen the portrait.  .  So I recognized them at a glance As for the two women around me.  The one with the ladylike temperament is naturally Meng Ruoying. It was a pity that my cousin couldn't get her when he pursued her wholeheartedly.  If you can think of a way to get this girl to bury your cousin, it would be a good idea. If you live in the same quilt and die in the same cave, your cousin will be happy in another world Inside, Chen Hong is a very insidious person!  However, there is one thing that I can barely be honest about, so I tell Lin Zhao directly.  I have a grudge against you When Chen Hong suddenly saw Lin Zhao, the first thing that came to his mind was humiliation and revenge!  Anger and hatred lingered in his heart, making him lose his mind, so his behavior was a bit vulgar, as if he was joking.  But the purpose has never changed, and he has a deep hatred for Lin Zhao Lin Zhao composed a song "Dian Crimson Lips" when he was in Jiangning. He seemed to have some talent, but guessing lantern riddles was another matter entirely.  Need to be more skillful.  It requires a lot of knowledge and quick thinking. In the Northern Song Dynasty, there were many guessing masters among the people Chen Hong was involved in this.  In previous years, he was one of the best in guessing the riddles at the West Lake Lantern Festival in Hangzhou.  Mu Sihong's lantern riddles are notoriously difficult. He has to work hard and is not completely sure. What can Lin Zhao do? He can also ask him to help test the depth. Chen Xuan's wishful thinking is crackling in his heart Chen Hong  I never imagined that my so-called breadth of knowledge would compare with that of later generations in the electronic information age.  Total bullshit.  As for skills, Lin Zhao's girlfriend in his previous life was in the Chinese Department, and word guessing was an elective course. Lin Zhao was often teased, and he knew a lot about it.  In addition, as a criminal investigation professional, can his thinking be insensitive? Chen Hong deceived others too much, and Lin Zhao was very angry!  It seems that he is forced to accept the challenge, but in fact he is pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger to lure people into his trap There are many people gathered around the Qinhuai River. They are all here for Mu Sihong. If they can't guess the lantern riddles, they will inevitably become dejected.  .  Now that I saw someone using this as a pounce, I was naturally very excited and all my eyes fell on Lin Zhao.  Some people were full of expectations, while others thought they were overestimating their capabilities Meng Ruoying was standing nearby. She probably knew who was in Chen Xuan's family.  She knew very well that Lin Zhao's disaster today was entirely due to himself But she didn't know if he was good at guessing lantern riddles, so don't let him get hurt Gu Yuelun also noticed something strange, and stood nervously on the side, looking at Lin Zhao  Walking to the river in full view of everyone An elegantly decorated flower boat docked at the shore, with red lights hanging high, blending in with the starry lights of the Qinhuai River.  However, because of his identity as the owner, he undoubtedly became the focus of the brilliance There were several unique lanterns hanging on the bow of the flower boat. What was special was that only one was on, and under the light stood a pretty maid.  Someone with good intentions has already explained: "Miss Mu's lantern riddle is on the red light. If you guess the first one, the maid will light up the lights at the back one by one and guess the next one."  "Miss Mu's lantern riddles this year are more unique. They are all in the form of paintings. Did you see it? The riddles are on the lampshade!" Lin Zhao saw that under the soft light, the paintings on the lampshade were clearly visible.  In the picture, a scholar is practicing calligraphy. He has pen, ink, paper and inkstones. On the unfolded paper, the words "In the ninth year of Yonghe, aged in Kuichou" are written in one go. It is Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Lanting Collection".  This painting is the face of the riddle, and the answer to the riddle is a Tang poem Everyone's eyes fell on Lin Zhao, but they didn't have high hopes.  In the past half hour or so, there have been countless answers, but none of them are correct.  As for Mr. Chen, he was still thinking about it but was interrupted by the arrival of Lin Zhao Chen Hong sneered, Mu Sihong was indeed special. I really couldn't figure out this lantern riddle at first glance, so I need to think carefully.  I almost made a fool of myself just now, but luckily Lin Zhao showed up to temporarily relieve the situation, so I could have more time to think "How is it? Master, have you guessed it?" There were quite a few people cheering and watching the fun.  Lin Zhao looked at the red light projection and asked the maid under the lamp: "Today is the Lantern Festival, the day of reunion. Does your lady miss her family?" "Stop being pretentious, your pick-up routine is too outdated.  Right?" As soon as the words fell, someone immediately expressed disdain.  Lin Zhao didn't realize it and chanted: "The thread in the hands of the loving mother is the clothes on the wanderer's body. Before leaving, there is a tight seam, and I am afraid that I will return late. Who can say that even an inch of grass can repay three springs of sunshine? Miss Mu is a filial daughter!" "Don't mess around!  Damn it, did you guess this lantern riddle?" "By the way, this young master actually guessed it right!" Someone who reacted quickly heard Lin Zhao reciting a poem, and a light flashed in his mind.  Chen Hong's heart skipped a beat.  His face instantly turned gloomy Someone immediately explained: "The person in the painting is used to writing "Lanting" with connected characters. The preface to "Lanting" is in running script, that is, copied from running script, and the connected characters are dense seams! The connection is exactly what Meng Jiao of the Tang Dynasty wrote "The Wandering Son Yin"  "The sentence "Before departure, there is a secret seam"!" With this explanation, everyone suddenly became enlightened and felt that it made some sense.  Many people were upset and blamed themselves for being so simple. Why didn't they think of it? Chen Hong looked very bad, but Lin Zhao guessed it right? The maid walked over and lit the second red light. There was no doubt that Lin Zhao guessed the first question.  bingo.  There were loud shouts along the Qinhuai River for two or three years.  Finally someone guessed Mu Sihong¡¯s lantern riddle, it¡¯s not easy!  It's just a blind cat that kills a mouse. Chen Hong is still unwilling to admit defeat in his heart. There will be more later He realizes that he underestimated Lin Zhao. As long as Lin Zhao guesses correctly, he loses. No The second light  It has been lit, and under the shadow of the lamp, the painting is clearly visible.  There is a pool of clear water in the attic water pavilion, and the bright moon in the sky is reflected in it.  One sentence is that the first to get the moon near the waterside pavilion is the answer to the riddle.  While everyone was thinking about the answer, they all paid attention to Lin Zhao's actions.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were both nervous.  Lin Zhao guessed the first one correctly, but what about this one? Lin Zhao sighed softly, stepped forward and said to the maid: "Please tell your lady, please don't hurt your body by crying because of missing your relatives!" The maid's eyes lit up, and she felt a little embarrassed.  Looking at Lin Zhao in surprise, he was speechless "What is the word? Have you guessed it? Stop pretending!" Everyone asked impatiently.  Someone nearby heard Lin Zhaozhi's words and said in surprise: "The two trees beside the water plus a month, isn't it the word 'ÓÎ' that bursts into tears!" Everyone suddenly realized I saw the maid lighting the remaining lamp.  He said: "There are three paintings on the four sides of this lamp. If you guess it, please write the answer on the remaining side and let the lady judge it yourself!" When everyone heard this, they immediately became interested. Mu Sihong judged it personally. It must be this  The third lantern riddle was very interesting, and all eyes were attracted to the huge bright lantern.  The maid held the red light and turned it in turn. The first picture showed a sycamore tree, with dots of stars above the leaves, and it seemed like a light rain was falling.  The second picture is of a clear and clear night, with the full moon hanging high and the sweet-scented osmanthus blooming just right. It seems to be the Mid-Autumn Festival in August.  Judging from the direction of the leaves, it seems that there is a breeze blowing, and a woman in the distance is gently sniffing the nose, and the fragrance of flowers seems to be overflowing.  The scene in the third painting is above the river, with a lone sail crossing the river.  From the window on the side of the ship, a person looked out. In the distance, the setting sun was like blood, half of the river was rustling and half of the river was red.  On the small table by the window, a candle seemed to have just been blown out by the evening breeze, and there was still a wisp of smoke.  After the maid turned around, she said: "The lady has told me that this is a riddle. Please answer it, sir!" "Miss Mu's riddle is really unique!" "The artistic conception is very beautiful!" Everyone commented one after another. In previous years, they could not see the back.  The lantern riddles were an eye-opener today and I couldn¡¯t help but marvel.  "No, you look at the three paintings, the sparse rain falling on the parasol trees enjoying the wind, the moon and the fragrance of cinnamon a river is flowing with a solitary sail, and the candlelight is extinguished to reflect the setting sun" "MuThe lady said this is a crossword puzzle, what is it?" "Well, looking at the painting, Miss Mu seems to be depressed, the lonely phoenix tree, the distant shadow of the solitary sail, the setting sun of the candlelight this" For a while, they were whispering to each other by the Qinhuai River,  There were different opinions, but of course, the core was still the answer to the three paintings. Chen Hong was even more nervous. He finally figured out a problem - because if Lin Zhao got it right, he would lose.  If he didn't guess, could he have guessed correctly? Maybe he could have guessed correctly, but he was so nervous at the moment, how could he concentrate on thinking? It would still be embarrassing Of course, if he couldn't guess at all, he didn't win, and the situation would be better.  . If Lin Zhao guessed correctly, then he would have failed miserably Why did he feel like he was trapped in a cocoon and suffered for himself? Lin Zhao walked to the side of the boat and said to the maid: "Girl, go see your lady with the palace lantern!"  "But the young master hasn't answered yet?" "That's right? What's going on?" Lin Zhao shook his head gently and said, "Just go and listen to your lady's orders!"  " Everyone looked at Lin Zhao in confusion, what kind of medicine was this guy selling in his gourd? Although the maid was confused, she hesitated and followed the instructions! After a while, the maid came out again and said respectfully: "Congratulations, sir, the lady is inviting me!  ¡± What? The Qinhuai River suddenly erupted with incredible screams! He answered correctly, and Mu Sihong actually wanted to see him? It¡¯s incredible! He is so lucky, a group of men looked at Lin Zhao with envy! There were also many people who were curious  , what is the answer to the mystery? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. ps: I have to work overtime on a miserable Saturday. Wow, I'm sorry. I will meet you in the evening on Sanwen.  I¡¯ll write more if I work overtime. I¡¯ll have a rest on Sunday tomorrow, so I¡¯ll try my best to ask three questions. If you¡¯re interested, take a guess, what¡¯s the last answer?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 90: Mu Sihong

    On the flower boat by the Qinhuai River, under the shadow of red candle lights, a beautiful face can be clearly seen.  ??Pan phoenix eyes, black crescent eyebrows, long eyelashes, and the eyebrows are very charming.  Her red lips are beautiful, and her frown and smile are very elegant.  Her skin is fair and tender, and her beauty mark is perfectly embellished, making her charming but not overly enchanting.  It¡¯s just that there seems to be a bit of sadness between the eyebrows, and there is a hint of pity in the moving eyes, which makes me feel pity for him even more.  The winter coat is on her body, but it still can't hide her slender waist, and her chest is undulating with mountains, showing a pair of perfect curves. Her figure is graceful and full of temptation This woman is Jiang Ning's leader, with both talents and talents.  Beauty Mu Sihong.  At this moment, he was sitting on the edge of the bed, lost in thought, seeming to be contemplating something His brows were furrowed, and he seemed to be in trouble Seeing the maid come in with a red light, Mu Sihong couldn't help being surprised, and asked curiously: "What's going on?  "Have they never been used at all, or" "These three paintings are spare and cannot be used in the original plan. Is there something wrong?" The maid replied: "Miss, a young man saw this mystery and asked  Let me come in with a lantern to see the lady, and tell her that she will give you instructions! "The light is on, which means that the riddles in front of me must have been guessed correctly, and the results this year are pretty good.  "Oh? Who is it, that Chen Hong?" Mu Sihong asked hurriedly, first thinking of Chen Hong, and seemed to be very concerned about the person named Chen.  The maid shook her head and said: "No, it's a young master named Lin!" "Surnamed Lin? How could this happen?" Mu Sihong was a little disappointed. Could the careful arrangement have failed? Mu Sihong was feeling uneasy and wanted to know the details.  , casually asked, "How do you think of the first few lantern riddles?" The maid replied happily: "Master Lin guessed them all, but he didn't answer the last riddle. He only asked me to hold the lantern to see the lady." Mu Sihong couldn't help but laugh.  Smile, what a coincidence, this person is really capable, he guessed everything right!  In fact, the last riddle is not difficult. The three paintings represent three words!  The sparse rain falls on the sycamore tree, and the sparse rain in the painting is just a few drops of water. The sycamore tree is wood, and the combination of water and wood is the word "mu".  The second painting should be about the Mid-Autumn Festival in August. In the painting, there is a woman admiring the wind, the moon and the fragrance of cinnamon.  But it seems very comfortable.  But during the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion.  The girl is alone and will inevitably miss her relatives.  So what this picture wants to express is not about enjoying the scenery, but the core is missing, which is exactly the word "thinking".  As for the third paintinga river is flowing, the word "jiang" is removed from the word "water", which is the word "I", the candle is extinguished, the word "candle" is removed from the word "fire" and next to it is the word "worm", and then the two are combined, isn't it exactly the word "rainbow"!  It¡¯s just some word games, maybe speaking alone.  One or two of them may be far-fetched, but when combined, there is no doubt that the answer is Mu Sihong's own name.  Lin Zhao did not tell the answer, but asked the maid to go in directly with the lantern and hand it to Mu Sihong, which was actually the best answer.  Mu Sihong didn¡¯t expect that this person would guess the lantern riddle that she had spent so much time and effort figuring out in an instant.  And I guessed several of them in a row. It was really unexpected. Tomorrow there will be news that will cause a stir in Jiangning.  The fifteenth day of the first lunar month.  Mu Sihong was in a bad mood and actually didn't want to see the guests!  But the words have already been said, no matter how reluctant they are.  You also have to invite people on board the ship to meet as promised.  This person can guess all the lantern riddles in a row, which shows that he is a talented and intelligent person. Mu Sihong is somewhat curious!  But I am a little worried, what kind of person is this Lin Zhao? If he is a frivolous prodigal, he will have to deal with it again Sigh!  In comparison, he still cared more about Chen Hong Of course, it was a purposeful concern The maid replied: "Mr. Chen is here, fighting with Mr. Lin. In the end, he lost" Then the maid replied:  Let¡¯s describe the situation again Mu Sihong shook her head slightly. It was just a bet between the two of them, but they actually used themselves as the "tool" of the game. What was even more depressing was that they ruined the big event Chen Hong was of great use to her.  After a long time of planning, I finally got some idea, but something went wrong tonight.  It's a pity that a good opportunity has been missed like this. It's a pity. It's a pity Alas, after a long silence, I had no choice but to say: "Okay, let's invite Mr. Lin on board!" It's been a long time since I've seen such a talented and smart young man.  , Mu Sihong was somewhat curious.  But there were still complaints and regrets in my heart I never thought that a moment later, the maid came back alone and said: "Miss, Mr. Lin said that Miss may be in a bad mood today, so I won't bother you. I'll see you another day."  "Uh Mu Sihong's expression froze and she was speechless for a moment.  Poems can express aspirations, and paintings can also express people's thoughts. In the paintings, there are tears, sparse sycamore trees, and lonely sails and candles. These are all desolate things. From this, we can see the mood of the painter Mu Sihong's mood is indeed like the painting.  Same, very bad   "Not only did this person guess the lantern riddle correctly, but he also observed the details and saw my thoughts" Mu Sihong was filled with emotion for a moment, as if he had found a close friend. Finally, someone could understand him This person is really interesting.  , considerate, considerate I couldn't help but become more and more curious, and the anger in my heart reduced a little, but there was still some complaint After the maid left, Mu Sihong entered the inner cabin, and another maid came up to her.  At first glance, he looks and behaves like a boy His movements are quite carefree, and he is completely a tomboy. There should not be many girls of this rank in the Song Dynasty "What's wrong?" This maid is very familiar with Mu Sihong.  , stepped forward to ask.  "The plan to get close to Chen Hong failed in the last step Yutong, it's a pity that we have been preparing for a long time" Mu Sihong sighed, seemingly helpless, and then slowly told what happened tonight Finally, he sighed again  Said: "Now that the matter has come to this, we can only find a way to approach Chen Hong proactively" "Just like this, will they notice it?" Mu Sihong shook his head slightly and said: "Maybe Chen Hong might have noticed it before.  But tonight he was very frustrated. If I take the initiative, maybe the situation will be better Besides, we don't have much time and energy to continue to be roundabout" "Miss, the Chen family are all wolves, it's hard to deal with them.  "You have to think clearly, you can't take risks" Yutong whispered: "The old man and the others are gone. Miss, you can't have any shortcomings" "You can't care about so many people. The lives of dozens of people can't be saved."  Forget it, if we want revenge, we have no other choice" Thinking of that Lantern Night a few years ago, when the fire was blazing, mixed with the wails one after another Mu Sihong was worried, and her body couldn't help but tremble,  He closed his eyes gently, clenched his fists tightly, and his nails almost dug into his flesh Yutong seemed uneasy, and did not forget to warn again: "Miss, it's better to be cautious!" "Well, don't worry, I  We will discuss it in the long run!" Mu Sihong comforted her and continued: "By the way, Yutong, go and find someone for me. This person's surname is Lin. He is the one who guessed all the lantern riddles tonight I think it shouldn't be difficult to find  ¡­¡± ¡°What, has someone guessed all the lady¡¯s lantern riddles correctly?¡± Yutong was immediately surprised ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Also surprised were the many onlookers by the Qinhuai River. Mu Sihong¡¯s lantern riddles were notoriously difficult, and few people guessed them correctly.  Most people wanted to join in the fun and try their luck. It was not easy to see Jiang Ning on his first trip I didn't expect that Chen Hong and Lin Zhao would fight tonight, which added to the fun.  I didn¡¯t expect that tonight, someone would guess the lantern riddles correctly, and all of them Absolutely unexpected and unbelievable. People on the side of the Qinhuai River looked at Lin Zhao with various wonders, admiration, curiosity, and more.  So envious!  Especially when the maid came out and announced that Miss Mu would invite Lin Zhao to board the ship and have the opportunity to enter and see the beauty, countless pairs of eyes suddenly looked over, all focusing on Lin Zhao.  Envy, congratulations, jealousy, those eyes were like wolves and tigers But what was even more shocking was yet to come. Lin Zhao actually refused such a great opportunity Boarding the flower boat to see Mu Sihong, how many men from Jiangning?  A dream thing, a golden opportunity.  Lin Zhao actually refused, which is simply incomprehensible. What on earth was he thinking, was he a fool? Such a great opportunity was wasted in such a way, what a waste of money!  Some people were confused, some were angry, and some were cursing In the astonished eyes of everyone, Lin Zhao asked the maid to convey his apology, and then left with Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun!  I came here to see the lanterns tonight. I had no intention of getting on the flower boat. I was completely forced to come here by Chen Hong.  Lin Zhao didn't know how beautiful Mu Sihong was, and he had no interest in it for the time being Besides, Miss Mu was really not in a good mood, so why should she bother her? It's not that Lin Zhao was self-righteous and didn't want to go to that place where the fireworks and dust were.  Hell, Lin Dongyang is not that pedantic yet The key is that Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun are still around. You can't take two beauties on a flower boat to drink wine and go to the fireworks alley, right? Not to mention that there is Chen Hong beside you.  There is a mad dog here. After such a fuss just now, the two little beauties are not in a good mental state. Lin Zhao wants to take them home as soon as possible Before leaving, someone booed: "You guys, it's time to fulfill your promise, right?"  This time everyone¡¯s eyes were fixed on Chen Hong, who was really in trouble From the moment Lin Zhao guessed correctly, Chen Hong¡¯s face turned blue and white, and his expression was extremely ugly It turns out that  I wanted to take the opportunity to use my expertise to humiliate Lin Zhao, but I didn't expect that the result would be like this. It would be self-defeating and stealing the chicken would end up losing the rice.  The revenge was unsuccessful, and it was very embarrassing to see that Mu Sihong's first kiss with Fangze was also ruined But Chen Xi, who promised to give Lin Zhao a master's ceremony if he lost,??I don't know why Lin Zhao made such a request, but it is too difficult for him to bend down and lower his head But if he agreed in front of everyone, could he have to default on the debt? Neither left nor right, Chen Hong was at a loss for a while (Unfinished)  To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. PS: This chapter is from yesterday. There will be at least three chapters after dawn, try to have four or five chapters!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 91: Promoted to Officials by Shibo

    On the way back, Lin Zhao couldn't help but laugh when he thought of Chen Hong's embarrassed expression at that time.  In full view of everyone, Chen Hong did not dare to default on his account and bowed to Lin Zhao in public.  Naturally, he couldn't let go of this great opportunity, so Lin Zhao took on the airs of a teacher and gave him a few words of admonishment. Not to mention how ugly Chen Hong's face looked.  The reason why the bet is to let Chen Hong practice the teacher's etiquette means that this guy has to bow his head every time they meet. He can be humiliated for a long time and retaliate in a civilized manner.  However, Chen Hong's life circle did not overlap, so Lin Zhao didn't take it to heart But sometimes things are so evil. Early the next morning, a servant came to report that the emperor's edict had arrived!  The emperor's edict? Lin Zhao was really surprised. He had just returned to Jiangning a few days ago. How could the edict come so quickly? Punishment? Probably not, otherwise he would not be able to leave Bianjing easily!  Could it be another appointment? Isn't this too fast? Lin Zhao imagined that even if the emperor wanted to use him, it would be at least a few months later.  There was too much noise in Bianjing a few days ago, so we need to stay away from the limelight.  What's more, Zhao Xu also has to give some face to his Queen Mother, right? So it should be a punishment, even if it is an appointment, it must be a demotion!  But he was only an eighth-grade sesame official, how far could he be demoted? Lin Zhao accepted the imperial edict with trepidation. The person who came to announce the edict was an official from the Ministry of Rites. Before coming, he was very polite to Lin Zhao because of the advice of the doctor Zhang Zongyi.  The emperor¡¯s decree was taken seriously by everyone in the government and treated with utmost respect.  Gu Qi had a worried look on his face. He originally thought that his nephew would be able to stay away from the court and away from danger for at least a while, but he didn't expect that he would be back again so soon No matter what the content of the edict was, it was a disaster rather than a blessing In the front hall.  The imperial edict is announced!  There was no mention of the matter of punching King Qi. Zhao Hao from Bianjing was forced to speak. It was just a misunderstanding.  Of course, people with a discerning eye still know it well The content of the imperial edict is just one thing. Lin Zhao has a new place, and is transferred to Liangzhe Road to promote the shipping department.  With the rise of the Maritime Silk Road in the Song Dynasty and the prosperity of overseas trade, municipal shipping departments were set up in Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Mingzhou, Quanzhou, Mizhou, Xiuzhou and other places on the southeast coast, with a promotion officer in each place.  Handle related matters!  Lift.  Take control!  The Liangzhe Road Municipal Shipping Department is located in Hangzhou, and Lin Zhao¡¯s new position is to serve as the promotion officer of the Hangzhou/Municipal Shipping Department.  Lin Zhao is not clear about the specific rank of the official position and what he is responsible for.  However, I still have some idea of ??the Shipping Department. It was the agency responsible for overseas trade during the Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties, equivalent to the customs of later generations! ????????????????????????????????? But now, although the Song Dynasty¡¯s overseas quota seems to have increased a lot, the proportion is still too small after all.  The degree of attention he receives is really average.  The scholar-bureaucrats who have always regarded themselves as the emperor of heaven have a sense of superiority. They do not look down on the barbarians from overseas and do not pay much attention to overseas trade.  At that time, there was a lot of tribute trade, and it was a loss-making business!  Therefore, the Shibosi Yamen may have some potential, but its importance and status are really not high.  Aspiring officials, especially Qingliu, looked down upon them at all. Being appointed as the promotion officer of the Municipal Shipping Department was a disguised form of relegation and relegation!  As expected!  After beating King Qi, he offended the Empress Dowager, and Zhao Xu did not take any actual action.  Obviously it won't work without an explanation.  Since the crime was not investigated in accordance with the law and the misunderstanding was used as a prevarication, it is reasonable to be demoted from the official position.     All right.  Just go to Shibosi!  Although Bianjing is good, it has become a big whirlpool in recent years. It was the center of the storm in the Song Dynasty. It would be nice to avoid it for the time being.  Fortunately, we are in Hangzhou, a nice place and not a remote place.  Go up to Feilai Peak and pay homage to Lingyin Temple.  Go for a walk around the West Lake, see broken bridges with lingering snow, three ponds reflecting the moon, and maybe even meet a white lady And Hangzhou is not far from Jiangning. If you have the opportunity, you can come back to visit relatives or something, which is a lot more convenient!  But after Lin Zhao learned more about it, he couldn't help but smile bitterly!  ¡°Perhaps it is because the Shipping Department does not receive much attention, and the organizational structure and ownership are very unclear. Its responsibility is to control the cargo shipping of the Yinan vassal countries.  Logically speaking, it is under the jurisdiction of the transportation department, but it can also be inspected by the magistrate, tongpan, county magistrate, and supervisor of the place where it is located, and the transportation department is in charge.  That is, a small official of sesame and mung beans, who must be controlled by officials from various ways of Hangzhou, people are under the eaves. This life is not easy to mix in the future.  At the same time, Lin Zhao also remembered that Chen Hong¡¯s father, Chen Qi, was the magistrate of Qiantang County in Hangzhou, and the Municipal Shipping Department was located in Qiantang County.  What is the concept? I originally thought that I would never have any contact with Chen Hong again, but we would meet from time to time.  Yesterday, he was defeated by the Qinhuai River. Will his father Chen Qi avenge his personal revenge in the future? What's more, there is still the grudge of Chen Xuan's death. Before he took office, his enemies already had him Lin Zhao didn't know yet, but now?Hangzhou has more than one enemy!  At the same time, Zhao Zhongshan, the Marquis of Rich Water, was also on his way to Hangzhou.  The last time Jiangnanju's matter got into trouble, he was the one who sent Zhao Hao to Jiangnanju to find trouble, but he had the intention of sowing discord and taking advantage of Zhao Hao He never expected that Lin Zhao would have the guts to punch the prince.  Zhao Hao was injured, and Empress Dowager Gao Taotao felt very distressed.  In addition to holding the main criminal Lin Zhao accountable, if he knew that he played a role in it, he would not be lenient.  Zhao Zhongshan feels a little guilty, Aunt Thirteen Gao Taotao is not someone to be trifled with!  I don't dare to stay in Bianjing any longer and want to go out to avoid the limelight.  Where are he going? His father is Zhao Zongyong, the king of Yuhang County, so he is naturally going to Hangzhou, his family's fiefdom Children of the royal family are all very well-informed.  Zhao Zhongshan soon received the news that Lin Zhao would be appointed as the promotion officer of the Hangzhou/City Shipping Department, and he suddenly became confused!  My father and my eldest brother have been operating in Hangzhou for many years, and the court has noticed some of their actions, and they are somewhat nervous.  At this time, Lin Zhao suddenly went to Hangzhou, even though he was just a low-level promotion official, and the Municipal Shipping Department was not the main government office But Lin Zhao had a special status, but he was Wang Anshi's person, no, to be precise, he should be Emperor Zhao Xu's person  People This time Lin Zhao caused a big disaster in Bianjing. Without the full support of Emperor Zhao Xu, how could he have been safe? He personally took Lin Zhao to pay tribute to Tang Jie, and protected Lin Zhao in disguise Zhao Hao was beaten,  The Empress Dowager was so angry that she even scolded Shangshu's "meddling" Zhang Biguang But in the end.  She actually swallowed her anger and said that Zhao Hao's beating was a misunderstanding What kind of power could make the Empress Dowager give up? Who else could it be besides Emperor Zhao Xu? She protected Lin Zhao to this extent, but she was treated like a confidant!  Zhao Zhongshan even doubted whether some of Lin Zhao's actions were instructed by Zhao Xu behind his back. Whether it was the Ayun case or the Zhao Hao case, the big winner in the end was the emperor!  Although Zhao Xu is only in his early twenties and about the same age as himself, his tactics and methods are not bad at all.  Many people believe that Lin Zhao was demoted to Hangzhou.  This is what Zhao Xu told his mother and younger brother.  But Zhao Zhongshan thinks that this matter seems not so simple Thinking of his own affairs, Zhao Zhongshan is even more worried. He feels that he must discuss it with his father and eldest brother as soon as possible, and be careful about Lin Zhao ~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chen Hong also received the news, so  After the humiliation of the Huaihe River in the late Qin Dynasty, he had been thinking about revenge, so he paid great attention to Lin Zhao.  Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao was transferred to Hangzhou. Chen Hong almost laughed out loud when he received the news.  His father was the magistrate of Qiantang County, and to a certain extent he was Lin Zhao's immediate boss.  The Chen family in Hangzhou can be regarded as a deep-rooted local snake-like existence Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao.  This is fate. There is no good place to go, but Hangzhou.  If there is a road to heaven but you don't take it, if there is no door to hell and you break in, then don't blame me for being rude!  But that night was so embarrassing that Chen Hong felt so full of hatred that he couldn't eat for several days.  He was impatient, otherwise he wouldn't have been filled with hatred when he saw Lin Zhao that night.  He humiliated and retaliated, but in the end he shot himself in the foot "A gentleman's revenge is never later than ten years." This does not work for Chen Hong.  It's another thing to make things difficult for Lin Zhao in Hangzhou.  Before that, we must take revenge and vent our bad anger From Jiangning to Hangzhou, it is not close at all, and some sections of the road are still in the wilderness.  These days, although the security in Jiangnan is good, it is not surprising to encounter gangsters who rob homes and homes by chance Hum ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Flower boat on the Qinhuai River.  Yutong was very efficient and came to report: "Miss, we have found out that the young man who guessed the lantern riddle is named Lin Zhao. He was originally a book boy in the Meng family in Jiangning" "But Qingmei was taken away from me.  "The author of Sniff'?" Before he could finish speaking, Mu Sihong had already realized that Lin Zhao's "Red Lips" was quite famous in Jiangning, and was also performed in Qinhuai River.  If it was him, it wouldn't be surprising if he guessed the lantern riddle Yutong nodded and said, "It's him. This man went to Bianjing last year. He solved a major case and became an official. The official gave him a gift  He was a Jinshi and served as the envoy of Honglu Temple to the Liao Kingdom He was a man of influence in Bianjing years ago" They had their own sources of information and soon learned about Lin Zhao's various deeds!  Mu Sihong couldn¡¯t help but marvel. In just six months, he had done so many earth-shattering things. This Lin Zhao was really extraordinary!  Wang Anshi's confidant, the emperor favored him so much, it can be said that he has a bright future Originally it was just an exclamation, she couldn't control how outstanding Lin Zhao was, and she didn't care!  You can hear Yutong continuing: "The imperial court has just issued an order, and Lin Zhao will be appointed as the official of Hangzhou/City Shipping Bureau" The word Hangzhou popped into his ears, and Mu Sihong was suddenly shocked!  ¡°This person has extraordinary abilities. The key is that he has a strong force behind him and has the support of many important people Can he open up the situation by going to Hangzhou? Can he take advantage of his situation? I have never been able to think of a good way, soHe just has no power, and now seems to be a good opportunity Especially that night, there was a conflict between Lin Zhao and Chen Hong, and it was also heard that Lin Zhao and the Chen family had a son-killing feud so good!  I'm afraid the Chen family won't let it go, but is Lin Zhao a good person? A person who dares to punch the prince and make the prime minister angry to death must be bold If you grasp it well and make use of it, the Chen family is no problem  Even those evil people behind it are not impossible Mu Sihong breathed a long sigh of relief and ordered: "Let's go to Hangzhou too!" It can be predicted that this spring, Hangzhou will be very lively (  To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly votes at Qidian.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 92: Encountering Bandits on the Road

    The Lantern Festival has passed, and the New Year's holiday is over!  The emperor's edict has arrived, and Lin Zhao has to go to Hangzhou to take up his post. The entire Meng family is inevitably a little sad.  Gu Qi has always disapproved of his nephew's excessive involvement in the official career. However, the emperor's edict has been issued. He cannot resist the edict and must obey it.  Although officials in the Song Dynasty had the habit of being modest, they often refused to be conferred an official position.  At that time, the imperial court transferred Wang Anshi to Beijing to serve in the palace, but he refused to resign for various reasons.  Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty appointed Sima Guang as a Hanlin scholar. He also submitted letters several times but refused to accept it. ????????????????????????? But they are all important high-ranking officials, and it is humility to refuse them because they think that they are incompetent.  But if the boss refuses to accept a small promotion, he will be cheating and shameless.  The saddest ones were Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun. Lin Zhao went to Hangzhou, but they had to return to Bianjing to take charge of Jiangnanju's business.  To separate the two places, it is inevitable to be a little sad!  Especially Gu Yuelun, he is younger, his mind is simpler, he is more dependent on his cousin, his little eyes are a little red and swollen, he is so pitiful!  Lin Zhao comforted: "It's okay, I will write to Wang Yuanze and Cao Jian to take care of you. Jiangnanju's business is on the right track, don't worry" "Yuelun, we can wait until Bianjing takes care of it.  Consider going to Hangzhou and opening a branch near the West Lake!" Meng Ruoying came up with a way, which was not only to comfort Gu Yuelun, but also her own wish.  "Really?" Gu Yuelun was suddenly excited!  "That's natural!" Lin Zhao agreed, but smiled in his heart. How long can he stay in Hangzhou? Next time he is transferred to another place, won't Jiangnanju need another branch? "Cousin, then take care of yourself in Hangzhou.  Ah!" Gu Yuelun didn't forget to give his advice!  "Don't worry. I'm fine!" It feels good to know that someone cares about you.  Having said that, Lin Zhao also has troubles. He goes to Hangzhou alone, without even a helper around him!  I don¡¯t know what the situation is like in Hangzhou, whether it will be very difficult Sigh!  Fortunately, there is no need to worry about life. The Meng family has business in Hangzhou, and Meng Ruoying has already made arrangements. Someone will naturally take care of everything when the time comes.  The twentieth day of the first lunar month.  Lin Zhao set out for Hangzhou.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun also set off for Bianjing.  A few more elderly people were left at home, but this time there were two more children, Yan Gu and Gu Dongping Lin Zhao couldn't help but lamented that in ancient times there were also problems of left-behind children and empty-nest elderly people When will he be able to settle down and take his uncle's family with him?  That's great Gu Qi was in a low mood again. She sent her nephew and daughter away with much concern, and did not forget to warn her before leaving.  She is not worried about her daughter. Meng Ruoying will take good care of her. The key is her nephew. If she goes to Hangzhou now, she doesn't know what troubles will happen this child.  It¡¯s really worrying From Jiangning to Hangzhou, take the waterway through Zhenjiang, and you can go straight to Hangzhou along the Jiangnan section of the canal, which is very convenient.  But it¡¯s too roundabout and time consuming.  The distance itself is not too far, not to mention that with the white dragon in hand, it is not troublesome to ride a horse.  Since we are traveling by land, we naturally choose the most convenient way.  Lin Zhao then went south directly from Jiangning, taking the line of Liyang, Yixing and Huzhou.  Directly to Hangzhou.  The water town in the south of the Yangtze River more than 900 years ago has not experienced too much damage and pollution, and has remained relatively primitive and natural.  The scenery is fresh and pleasant, more agile and charming than in later generations.  Green mountains and green waters, rippling lakes, clear water and blue sky, small bridges and flowing water.  On the plain outside the town, there are dense rivers and lakes, and large areas of fertile farmland.  Farming begins after spring begins, and in autumn the rice fields are endless and the mulberry forests are lush.  The land in the south of the Yangtze River is fertile, warm and humid. It is an absolutely prosperous land and a land of plenty.  In the Southern Song Dynasty, there was also a saying that if Suhu was cooked, the world would be satisfied.  The large amount of money and grain produced will be transported north through the river, which is closely related to the rise and fall of the empire Along the way, Lin Zhao better experienced the prosperity of the Song Dynasty, as well as its customs and customs, and fell in love with this era even more deeply On this day  After passing Huzhou, we galloped towards the south and saw Hangzhou in sight.  Although it was getting late, Lin Zhao didn't want to delay any longer and went all out to take a shortcut, hoping to enter Hangzhou before dark.  Many times, if you are in a hurry or anxious, it is easy to get into trouble!  After noon, it was getting dark. When passing by a forest, someone suddenly jumped out and blocked the way.  These people are all holding whistle sticks, and they all look fierce. They don¡¯t look like good people at first glance!  Roadblocking and robbery? You must know that the Song Dynasty had strict restrictions on weapons, and civilians were not allowed to hide or use weapons privately.  In this era, there will be no legendary stories about scholars or knight-errants traveling with swords Therefore, the most common weapon among the people is the whistle stick. Scenes like this are very common in the Water Margin.  In name, he imitated Emperor Taizu and conquered the world with an eyebrow-level stick, but in fact he was forced to do nothing.  After being reborn for more than half a year, Lin Zhao still has this common sense.  When it was getting dark, a few extremely vicious people appeared, holding whistle sticks and blocking the way.What's so good about it? Lin Zhao felt that he had overestimated the public security situation in the Song Dynasty. In the middle of the Northern Song Dynasty, life was relatively stable and prosperous, and the south of the Yangtze River was a land of plenty.  In "broad daylight", there are actually gangsters robbing the road? It's really a strange encounter!  "What are you doing?" If it can save money and avoid disaster, Lin Zhao will not be stingy, so it would be best not to take action.  In his previous life, Lin Zhao was a nerd with a weak body. For more than half a year after his rebirth, he continued to exercise and his body became stronger and stronger.  Although I have learned some martial arts from Su An, I am not yet proficient in it.  There were seven or eight people on the opposite side, and I didn't know the depth. What's more, they were holding whistle sticks and I was unarmed. I was obviously going to suffer.  It would be best if spending money can solve the problem. The gangsters who rob homes are just for property!  If it really doesn¡¯t work, then the only option is to use the Thirty-six Strategies.  Lin Zhao began to observe the terrain. As long as he found a path, with Bailong's divine horse, it would not be a problem to escape from danger quickly.  With a river on one side and a hillside on the other, the location was chosen well. It seems that these gangsters are very smart!  Lin Zhao wanted to turn the horse's head, but as soon as he moved, he found that several more people appeared behind him, and the retreat was blocked.  What do these people want to do? Lin Zhao suddenly discovered that these people seemed to be not only trying to rob Dao, but also had other purposes As expected, a few people rushed up without saying a word, holding whistle sticks Damn,  This is life-threatening!  Lin Zhao finally realized that the person who came was evil!  Judging from the opponent's posture, these people's skills are probably not weak. Being alone, they are destined to be outnumbered It just so happened that it was getting dark again, and this section of the road was so remote that there was not even a pedestrian passing by Lin  Zhao took a sudden turn and looked at the hillside on the left. To be precise, it should be just a hill The horse's speed will inevitably decrease when going uphill, but if he can get over before these people stop him, four hooves are always better than two legs.   But the other party has obviously thought of this, and his reaction speed is not weak at all. As soon as Bailong moved, someone ran over and swung the long whistle stick towards the horse's hooves. Judging from the speed, the power should be very strong If this happens  After being hit, Bailong's horse's legs were crippled How could Lin Zhao be willing to let his horse get injured? He reined in his horse and turned around, leaping up to avoid the heavy blow But at this moment, he had already lost the chance to escape.  , two big men have already rushed up the slope, blocking the way and surrounding him in the middle.  Damn it, this is going to kill people!  "Everyone, what do you want? Even if you die, you have to let me know who is assigned to you?" The result is obvious, and it is useless to ask, but I do wonder in my heart, who is going to deal with me?  Bianjing has offended a lot of people, but it hasn't reached the point of traveling thousands of miles to kill people, right? Could it be Chen Hong? He has the motive, but he comes from an official family. Would he dare to attack the imperial official in such an open battle?  What's more, as we all know, the two of them had a conflict by the Qinhuai River a few days ago. If something happens to him, he will be the first to be suspected Although impulsiveness is the devil, he is not so stupid, right? There is no time to think so much, the biggest thing after rebirth is  The crisis is approaching, even more than the escape in Liao Kingdom At least for now, Lin Zhao has not seen any chance of escape Is it possible that he is really going to die here? Are you kidding? You haven't had time to enjoy your good years yet, how can you just do it?  So dead? I have to say that Lin Zhao was very lucky. When his life was hanging by a thread twice, someone came to save him.  At this critical moment, there was the sound of horse hooves in the distance You must know that the Song Dynasty was very short of horses. How could ordinary people use horses? I heard a figure of a fast horse running on the road. Could it be an ordinary person?  Chance, at least there is a glimmer of hope!  Someone really came to rescue him, and what Lin Zhao never expected was that the person who came was actually Su An and Su Bozhou.  My comrades-in-arms when I was on an envoy to the Liao Kingdom and when I went to Dengzhou, they had a close friendship of fighting side by side and even dying!  Coincidentally, he came to the rescue in two critical moments.  But shouldn't he be in Bianjing? Why did he suddenly appear here? Su An is very skilled in martial arts, and more importantly, he has weapons in his hands.  He is a captain of the imperial army and can carry a sword.  Just such a weapon can be used to save lives at this time "Sir, let's go!" Su An waved his long knife, and the gangster holding the whistle stick was naturally scared. He hid behind and was forced away in an instant It was at this moment  There was a gap in the road Lin Zhao was highly nervous and without any hesitation, he immediately whipped his horse and the two of them rushed over in an instant Although he had weapons in hand, after all, Su An was the only one with both hands.  It's hard to beat four hands with a fist, and he may not be the opponent of all the gangsters, so he doesn't dare to fight After the two people passed by, they galloped all the way, running for twenty seconds in a row.Finally, it was not until night fell that I finally felt safe "Mr. Lin, are you okay?" Su An asked softly when he stopped to rest.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "You came very timely, it's okay! By the way, why did you appear here?" This is the biggest doubt at the moment!  Of course, at the same time, I am also very curious, who is going to kill me? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 93: Paradise on Earth?

    Su An's sudden appearance here was no accident. Lin Zhao was full of doubts!  "Even now, I don't hide it from the young master. I came here on orders and have followed the young master all the way!" Su An was very frank and gave an explanation!  Coming with an order? Lin Zhao was suddenly confused again!  By decree, that is to say, he was appointed by Emperor Zhao Xu!  What are you doing following me? Surveillance? Is it scary? Su An hurriedly explained: "I was ordered by the officials to deliver the edict to you. Unfortunately, when we arrived in Jiangning, the young master had already set off  I chased him all the way, and I had already caught up with him in Yixing the day before yesterday. I didn¡¯t want to find out that someone was secretly following him, so I followed him secretly to protect him. At noon today, he walked too fast in order to hurry up.  The white dragon divine horse has extraordinary foot power, but my mount is not as good as it is, so I am lagging behind" "So, it seems that it was because of my own recklessness that I risked a big event!  Lin Zhao blames himself endlessly. He should keep the bloody lessons and lessons learned in mind!  At the same time, he also understood that the emperor was not spying on him. Bozhou made it clear once and for all. This is very scary!  However, Su An said that he was here to deliver the imperial edict, but he had just received an imperial edict? Could it be that that copy was fake? Could it be that someone was falsely delivering the imperial edict, right? Su An saw a confused look on Lin Zhao's face and explained  Said: "The previous one was an imperial edict issued by Zhongshu, and this one is a secret edict given to you by the officials!" "Secret edict?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised. First there was an explicit edict, and then there was a secret edict. Zhao Xu, what are you doing?  What kind of trouble is going on? But then I thought about it, since the emperor sent Su An to come here secretly, and he issued the order directly without going through Zhongshu.  I'm afraid this secret edict these days, as long as the word "secret" is involved, things can't be simple!  Su An took out a brochure bag from his arms and handed it over carefully.  The seal of fire paint on the mouth was still there, indicating that it had never been opened. After verification, Lin Zhao opened it in person.  After taking it apart and taking a look, Lin Zhao's expression suddenly tightened as the two words Zhiyue came into view.  An edict is generally issued in the form of "Edict".  It is known that imperial edicts were made or written by Hanlin scholars.  Written according to the emperor's wishes.  The imperial edict that begins with "Zhiyue" is usually written by the emperor himself, that is to say, it is an imperial edict written by Emperor Zhao Xu.  Furthermore, this edict was stamped with Zhao Xu¡¯s personal seal and did not have the Zhongshu¡¯s seal for review.  It was indeed Emperor Zhao Xu's secret edict to Lin Zhao, and he specially selected Su An, a captain of the imperial army who had a close relationship with Lin Zhao, to pass on the edict.  Not going through Zhongshu was not because he was afraid of being rejected, but more because he wanted to keep it secret As for the content of the edict Lin Zhao read it about once, couldn't help but smile bitterly, and was speechless for a long time!  Official family, official family.  You are really cheating!  I originally thought that he was sent to the Shibo Division to hang out, but after detouring for a long time, Emperor Xing actually had a deeper meaning Of course, he also understood a lot of things at the same time, and he was angry and surprised!  It turns out that behind the harmony and prosperity there is also a lot of nastiness But what do these things have to do with me? Lin Zhao felt like he was being used and was going to be used as cannon fodder!  It¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t communicate with myself at all beforehand, and suddenly threw this difficult hot potato to myself. What¡¯s going on? The trip to Hangzhou suddenly became not so easy.  When things become difficult, there will also be dangers Maybe my uncle is right, we should stay less involved in career matters.  Butthis time it was completely tricked by Emperor Zhao Xu. He first tricked himself into going to Hangzhou, and then suddenly he called you with additional content behind his back. You couldn't hide even if you wanted to!  Is there any compensation for such an arduous task? Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile bitterly. He really wanted to follow the example of Sima Guang and Wang Anshi and refuse When Su An saw this, he said: "Sir, the official has an explanation. After the secret edict is handed over to you,  , I will stay and listen to your orders!" Thinking of the official's secret instructions, and looking at Lin Zhao's strange expression, Su An knew that this matter was by no means simple.  Is this considered welfare compensation? It¡¯s a bit Well, no matter if Su An is around, you need helpers when you go to Hangzhou alone.  The most important thing is that Su An has strong martial arts skills and can protect people's safety by his side Lin Zhao doesn't want to have a second time of personal safety incidents like today's noon Suddenly, Lin Zhao's heart moved, and he suddenly thought  He reminded.  What happened today was by no means a case of bandits robbing homes or blocking roads. It was instigated by others and was a purposeful act Lin Zhao was originally confused about the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes. Chen Hong was originally the first suspect, but now it is no longer  Perhaps those people had already guessed the purpose of their visit after hearing the news about their arrival, so they gave them a warning first If this is the case, the purpose of the group just now was more to intimidate and harm rather than kill Lin Zhao's  His smile became even more bitter. The game between the two sides had already threatened his life and safety. Unfortunately, he was still kept in the dark and was the last person to know about the whole incident.  This feeling is really bad and very annoying!  The emperor is too ungrateful. AnywayThe sound of ? will make people mentally prepared.  Although it was a good thing to send Su An here, if it were a moment later today, the consequences would be disastrous Before arriving in Hangzhou, someone was impatiently trying to stop him, and even such despicable methods made Lin Zhao furious.  I felt angry, my blood surged up, and my hostility with certain people became even greater, and then things started to happen It seemed that Emperor Xing had figured out his own thoughts and made a tailor-made plan for himself!  Alas, when I meet this emperor and this emperor, I have no choice but to admit defeat!  Lin Zhao let out a long sigh, closed the secret edict, put it in his arms, and said in a deep voice: "Find a place to stay for the night, we will enter the city tomorrow!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hangzhou is located in the coastal area of ??Wuyue in the southeast, on the bank of the Qiantang River!  During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was successively owned by Wu, Yue, and Chu.  After the Qin Dynasty destroyed the six kingdoms and unified the world, Qiantang County was established here and belonged to Kuaiji County.  In the following Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Qiantang County changed little. It was occasionally upgraded to a county and its development was relatively limited.  The Sui Dynasty abolished the county into a state in the ninth year of Kaihuang, and the name "Hangzhou" appeared for the first time.  It governs six counties: Qiantang, Yuhang, Fuyang, Yanguan, Yuqian and Wukang.  The state was first established in Yuhang, and the following year it was moved to Qian and Tang Dynasties. In the eleventh year of the founding of the Emperor, a city was built on the foot of Fenghuang Mountain. "Sixteen miles and ninety paces on a Wednesday" became the earliest Hangzhou city.  In the sixth year of Emperor Yang's great career in the Sui Dynasty, Yang Su dug the Jiangnan Canal. It started from Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, passed through Suzhou, Jiaxing and other places to Hangzhou, with a total length of more than 400 kilometers. Since then, Gongchen Bridge has become the starting and ending point of the Grand Canal.  Hangzhou has developed rapidly due to its convenient transportation.  Hangzhou experienced great development during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The Wuyue Kingdom, which was located in the southeast, built its capital here. Qian Min, the King of Wuyue, built a "sub-city" on Fenghuang Mountain in Hangzhou. He built a palace inside as a state governance and built a "sub-city" on the periphery.  "Luocheng", 70 miles around, as a defense, the scale of the Hangzhou city expanded.  According to the "History of Wuyue", the city of Hangzhou started from Qinwang Mountain in the west, along the Qiantang River to Jianggan, near the West Lake to Baoshi Mountain, and in the northeast to the current Genshan Gate.  Because it looks like a waist drum, it is also known as the "Waist Drum City".  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????For 85 years, Hangzhou has always been in the southeast, unaffected by war, and the people live and work in peace and contentment.  It governs the eight counties of Qiantang, Qianjiang, Yuhang, Anguo, Yuqian, Tangshan, Fuyang, and Xincheng. They are all prosperous places with sufficient money and food, and they develop naturally and rapidly, becoming a southeastern metropolis on par with Jiangning.  Of course, the most prosperous time of this city should be in the Southern Song Dynasty, when Xingzhi (the place where the emperor was, accompanying the capital) was established here, but that was decades later.  At this moment, the city of Hangzhou, which belongs to the Liangzhe West Road, has a population of 200,000 households, the largest among the states and counties in the south of the Yangtze River.  Because of its proximity to the sea, overseas trade ships often berthed here, so the Municipal Shipping Department was established here.  Lin Zhao and Su An came to the outside of Hangzhou and looked at the tall city built by Qian Min, King of Wuyue, and couldn't help but admire it!  This is what later generations often say, there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below? Paradise on earth? No, Lin Zhao shook his head gently!  At this moment, for him, this place is more like a nightmare city!  To him, the tall city wall was more like heavy pressure, a dangerous place, but he had to come!  I can¡¯t control that much anymore, let¡¯s go in first and talk about it later!  Then he rode into the city of Hangzhou ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~ Bianjing, Chui Gong Hall of the Song Dynasty Palace, Emperor Zhao Xu looked towards the southeast horizon, thinking that Su An had almost arrived, Lin Zhao should also have received the secret edict Lin Dongyang, don't blame me, this  There is no alternative!  As long as you get this done, your future will be easy.  He made this decision with great determination. He could only succeed this time and could not fail!  This is a difficult and good opportunity, but you must seize it and don¡¯t let me down!  In the Ouchi Qingshou Palace, an old woman in her fifties or sixties was sitting on the phoenix couch. She was dignified and steady, with a bit of kindness in her luxurious aura. She was none other than the Empress Dowager Cao.  After all, she was born as a tiger girl in Jiangmen. She is not young yet, but her body has always been very strong Ms. Cao asked softly: "I heard that Zhongming (Zhao Hao) was beaten a few days ago. It was the son of the fourth son of Prince Pu's family.  Teng?" The chamberlain replied: "I'm not sure about this, but Prince Qi and Marquis Fushui are indeed very close" "Humph, I have to take care of Guan Zhongming from now on, but I can't associate with those dandies anymore By the way,  Where is Zhao Zhongshan recently?" "He went to Hangzhou" "He ran really fast" Mrs. Cao snorted coldly, her eyes were cold!  If Zhao Zhongshan knew, he would definitely be glad that he ran wisely.  The Empress Dowager was not angry, but the Empress Dowager was angry "I heard that the emperor sent Lin Zhao to Hangzhou?" Cao asked softly. The name Lin Zhao was not unfamiliar to her!  His great-nephew Cong Cao Jian had praised this person several times; on the other hand, after Zhao Hao was beaten some time ago, he often cried to his imperial grandmother!  "Yes, take up the post of ShiboSi Tijuan!  " Mrs. Cao pondered for a moment, nodded slightly and said: "Zhong Zhen (Zhao Xu) has grown up, and he finally knows what to do Hangzhou is the fiefdom of Pu Wang Laosi, very good, very good!  "(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 94: Like a Formidable Enemy

    Chen Hong humiliated himself by the Qinhuai River in the Yuan Dynasty. He was too embarrassed to stay in Jiangning any longer, so he returned to Hangzhou early in despair.  When I received news on the way that Lin Zhao was going to work in Hangzhou, I immediately arranged for people to intercept him halfway and take revenge!  Not to mention wanting to rob and kill Lin Zhao, Chen Hong didn't have the guts yet.  What a joke, the emperor's confidant, the official appointed by the imperial decree just now, was killed on the way to his post. The consequences are unimaginable.  Long Yan is bound to be furious and thunderous, and Jiangnan East Road and Liangzhe Road will be unrest. The risk is very high, and Chen Hong is determined not to dare.  He just felt that the resentment in his heart was really hard to swallow, and he wanted to send someone to intimidate and teach him a lesson. After the incident, he could deduce that it was a robber But it was a pity that he did not speak clearly, or there were some things that were difficult to say, secretive, or even  Lin Zhao's identity was not disclosed in detail.  As a result, the people below would get it wrong and get furious when they see their young master. They just thought that this person was short-sighted and had offended the young master severely.  If this is the case, then we must retaliate severely and take revenge for the young master The men intercepted him suddenly and were about to beat Lin Zhao to pieces with sticks. They did not expect that Su An suddenly appeared to rescue him.  Nothing happened.  When the news was reported to the Chen Mansion in Hangzhou, Chen Hong was extremely disappointed. He gritted his teeth in anger and cursed his subordinates for their incompetence.  Unexpectedly, when the old man Chen Qi learned the whole story, he became furious, pointed at his son and cursed, and beat the unfilial son violently.  "You think that after reading a little bit, knowing a few words, and others flattering you for being a talented person, you don't know how high the world is?" Chen Qi's face was ashen, and his words were cold and dignified.  Also full of anger.  Chen Hong was surprised. He had never seen his father get so angry. In his mind, attacking Lin Zhao was just a trivial matter.  Not worth mentioning at all.  He explained in a low voice: "Father, did Brother Xuan die in his hands? That night in Jiangning, there was" Brothers in the Song Dynasty addressed each other as "brother", even if the elder brother called the younger brother, this was the case!  For example, Zhao Kuangyin calls his younger brother Zhao Guangyi his second brother!  The tragic experience of the Qinhuai River.  Chen Hong was indeed ashamed to speak.  "Humph, you are so ugly by the Qinhuai River, and you still have the nerve to say" Chen Qi snorted coldly, "Father already knows?" Chen Hong didn't expect that his father was so well-informed Chen Qi looked like he hated iron.  With an expression on his face, he said angrily: "I've thrown all the shame on Jiangning. How nice I've told you so many times that you have to be calm and cautious in everything, and don't be impulsive or rash, but you just don't listen" By the Qinhuai River. You don't know the depth.  It's okay to provoke Lin Zhao and shoot yourself in the foot, but who gave you the courage to intercept and kill Lin Zhao on the road?" At this point, although Chen Qi's voice was very low, his tone and anger were worth it.  But it rose rapidly, obviously extremely angry.  "I didn't intend to kill him, I was just trying to scare him and vent my anger! Father, please don't get angry and hurt yourself!" Chen Hong really didn't know.  Why should my father get so angry over such a trivial matter?  "Expose your anger!" Chen Qi said angrily: "Did you succeed? Do you know how much trouble this impulse has caused? How angry? You will know that you feel sorry for your father, but what you did is clearly to protect his father's wealth.  Life!" Chen Hong's eyes widened, and he still said blankly: "He was not injured. He may have entered Hangzhou City now, and he didn't know it was me. There is nothing to be afraid of"  "You bastard, you still don't know your fault until now. Why are you so superficial? All the books you read were in vain? Do you know who sent Lin Zhao and what he came for?" Chen Qi was disappointed again.  He hates that iron cannot be transformed into steel, but he is also filled with fear, and his expression is quite strange.  ¡°Isn¡¯t he just the promotion officer of the Shibo Department? So what if he was sent by the emperor? It was he who beat King Qi and was demoted, and he deserved it!  Chen Hong thought this in his heart, but seeing his father's serious expression, he didn't dare to say it Chen Qi continued: "He was sent by the government, why did he come? Do you know how many people will feel uneasy when Lin Zhao enters Hangzhou City?  What a bastard!" Chen Hong's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly thought of something and stammered: "Could he be doing it for salt" "I'm not stupid enough. You still know There has been a lot of commotion in the court in the past few years.  I have already noticed that Lin Zhao's visit may be a test, maybe" Chen Qi's expression was solemn, as if full of worry Chen Qi was silent for a long time, and sighed: "If the official family was just testing, maybe your nonsense will  He will be understood as our obstruction and a challenge to his dignity as emperor. He will be even more suspicious and make Long Yan furious. What good will it do to us?" After saying this, Chen Hong realized how reckless his behavior was.  If you are not careful, the consequences may be serious!  It was really a big disaster. I was frightened and frightened for a while, and I broke out in cold sweat Chen Qi said: "But it's not irreparable, it may not be that serious. Remember the lesson of this time, and don't be rash again Lin Zhao has not been able to act rashly  If the prime minister dares to scold him, and even the prince dares to attack him, what else can he not dare to do? He must be cautious in his actions in the future, and he must notBe careful, a little impatience will mess up a big plan!  "But Brother Xuan's hatred" Chen Hong cared about his cousin very much and had deep feelings for him. "Don't worry, as a father, I know it well. How could my nephew of the Chen family die in vain?" When Chen Qi spoke, there was a cold light in his eyes.  After a moment of silence, he asked again: "I asked you to go to Jiangning, but have you brought the child back?" "Well, I have brought it back, for God's sake, I left a bloodline for Brother Xuan!"  " "Take good care of your children, be careful, don't let the news leak out!  "Chen Qi gave instructions and then asked: "By the way, where is that bitch woman?" "If it weren't for that bitch woman's seduction, Brother Xuan wouldn't have reached that point. She should deserve to die If it weren't for the sake of the child, it would allow him to live longer.  Did it take a long time? I asked the midwife to do some manipulations during the delivery, and she died of postpartum hemorrhage. It has been taken care of!  ¡± Poor Mrs. Li, the former young lady of the Meng family, was first reduced to a prisoner and a slut that everyone shouted at to beat. In the end, she bled to death without even looking at her own child! She brought the blame on herself, and she was rewarded for her evil deeds.  , it just sounds a bit embarrassing! ¡°Well, okay!  "Chen Qi nodded in agreement, without any pity in his words. He said: My father has gone out, please stay at home and reflect on your mistakes!" Chen Qi then left, leaving Chen Hong who was still in shock.  I was speechless for a long time.  It wasn't until my underwear soaked with cold sweat stuck close to my body, and there were waves of coldness, that I realized how cold it was, how cold it was But he was still unconvinced, and coldly snorted: "Isn't he just a promotion officer of the Municipal Shipping Department?  As for this value, is it like the enemy? "~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ly, each of them, but one thing is  The same thing is that you will inevitably be reprimanded!  In the Qiantang Chen Mansion, Chen Hong was scolded by his father just now, and the same happened to Zhao Zhongshan in the Yuhang County Prince Mansion.  "It's just that it wasn't his father who scolded him.  It was his eldest brother Zhao Zhongye, Duke of Dongyang County.  Zhao Zhongshan is a son of a dandy clan, but he is not uneducated, but compared to his elder brother, he is far behind.  Zhao Zhongye is different from them. He has been very sensible since he was a child. He is one of those precocious people. He started helping his father many years ago.  Youdao is a father and son soldier, and they are in Hangzhou.  In the southeastern area of ????Zhejiang and Zhejiang, he has achieved quite a lot Zhao Zhongshan was young.  His character was undecided, so he stayed in Bianjing to associate with a group of dandies from the clan, and often got into trouble.  Usually it is the eldest brother Zhao Zhongye who comes forward to help wipe the butt. In addition, he has a mature and tough personality and often lectures.  Zhao Zhongshan is still a little afraid of this brother This time he came to Hangzhou to avoid trouble. Zhao Zhongshan knew that paper bags are disrespectful.  So admit your mistakes from the beginning!  Maybe the result will be better!  After listening to the narration, Zhao Zhongye had a straight face.  He scolded: "You, you, you just stay in Bianjing and mess around, why do you want to involve Zhao Hao Don't you know that the people in the thirteenth room have always disliked the people in our family? You  She would be planning to use Zhao Hao to deal with Wang Yu and Cao Jian! Now Mrs. Cao in the harem should hate our family even more The Thirteenth Queen Mother will also hate you. What do you think it is that you did this?  ? The elder brother scolded him together, but Zhao Zhongshan didn¡¯t dare to refute, shrugging his head and saying nothing. This was the established strategy. As long as the elder brother finished scolding, it would be fine. No matter what happened, they would come forward to help solve it "What the elder brother said.  Yes, I remember it all!  " "If you can't remember it anymore, it's time to make a big mistake." Zhao Zhongye glanced at his brother angrily. This guy is really annoying. "Brother, the government sent Lin Zhao to Hangzhou, will it" Change the topic  It¡¯s also a good trick. ¡°You¡¯re not the only one who thinks so. Everyone thinks so. This Lin Dongyang, a little-known figure, has become known to everyone in half a year I¡¯ve said too much, I really want to.  See you!  "Judging from his tone, Zhao Zhongye is also the kind of conceited person. Zhao Zhongshan said: "Official or official, could it be that he is suspicious of the Hangzhou incident? What should we do?" "It's not surprising that the imperial court is vaguely aware of it.  , but how much do they know? Even if they really know, so what? With empty words and no evidence, what can they do to me?" Zhao Zhongye looked very confident. "Brother, I always feel that the officials have ill intentions towards our family  " "Who are you afraid of? It doesn't matter if he is an official, but if we really want to talk about seniority, how much more noble is he than us? The grandson of the first ancestor, it's just that my father is lucky at the age of thirteen!  Otherwise, we are not as good as you and me. Think about it again, if it had not been for the strong support of my father and many other uncles, my thirteenth uncle might not have been able to achieve this In the end, I only made my father a county king, which is really ungrateful.  "Zhao Zhongye didn't have much respect for the emperor Zhao Xu. He seemed to be a little disdainful and resentful. "Okay" The eldest brother was so domineering, what else could he say? Zhao Zhongshan was a little shocked. Zhao Zhongye continued:  "What's more, Zhao Xu himself can't come to Hangzhou, so what if he is suspicious? Without evidence, it is useless. The people he sentIt's Lin Zhao, we just need to be careful about this person Lin Zhao actually dared to use the nickname Dongyang, he clearly meant to offend me!  " His title is Dongyang County Duke, and Lin Zhao's nickname is Dongyang. It should be just a coincidence, but Zhao Zhongye doesn't think so. For Lin Zhao, who had no idea, an unreasonable disaster inexplicably occurred But with this  At the same time, Lin Zhao's arrival also made many people in Hangzhou city jittery, nervous, and even assumed the posture of facing a formidable enemy (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation at Qidian.  , monthly pass,

 Volume 1 Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 95 Shen Kuo

    Lin Zhao entered Hangzhou City with complicated emotions!  Although the emperor issued a secret edict, as long as a thoughtful person sees Lin Zhao's experience, he will inevitably make assumptions.  So in fact, Zhao Xu¡¯s secret edict is not a secret!  Thinking back to the beginning, many people will definitely target themselves, so vigilance is a must, and there will definitely be many people deliberately looking for trouble. Lin Zhao has been mentally prepared early in the morning.  All in all, the trip to Hangzhou was destined not to be easy. Lin Zhao only felt it was tricky, but not afraid.  After all, having the secret edict in hand means that the emperor has full support behind his back, and he will be more confident in his actions!  Whether Hangzhou is a paradise on earth or a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, you have to try it!  In the past few days, Lin Zhao took a closer look and found that the city's driver construction system was really confusing.  Initially, it was handed over to local management, with the prefect serving concurrently. Later, there were cases where the transfer envoy was directly responsible.  If you think about it this way, the level is really not low!  However, after Zhao Xu ascended the throne, he made some slight reforms and established the post of promotion officer for direct management. The grade was not very high.  It seems that it is only tentatively designated as Grade 8, that¡¯s right!  It's the eighth grade It's just a horizontal transfer, there is no demotion. Lin Zhao couldn't laugh or cry when he heard the news!  No matter what, when you arrive in Hangzhou, you must first visit the local officials and become familiar with many of your superiors!  In the local administrative system of the Northern Song Dynasty, the most important ones were the magistrates, general magistrates, and transfer envoys The officialdom in Hangzhou in the early years of Xining was quite strange. The magistrates, general magistrates and general magistrates were rotated through each other, and there were few who stayed for a long time. This phenomenon is really strange.  .  The Liangzhe Road Transfer Envoy returned to Beijing to report on his duties, but he did not see him. Zhou Tongpan is an old man in his sixties. He has been seriously ill recently and has resigned from the court. It is estimated that he will have to be replaced soon. At present, he is in name only.  .  As for the Zhizhou Zheng Xie, he only met Lin Zhao and exchanged a few words.  He didn't have a good face and his expression was very cold.  Zheng Xie was originally a Hanlin scholar and served as a high-ranking official in Kaifeng Prefecture. First, he offended many people because of his strong advice and comments about court officials. Recently, he also opposed Wang Anshi's ideas and spoke too fiercely.  He was sent to Hangzhou in disguise.  Now it¡¯s better, Lin Zhao will inevitably be implicated.  There was no way, who allowed him to have a close relationship with Wang Anshi.  Does he have a strong mark of being a member of the New School Party? It seems that Zheng Xie is of average temperament. If you don¡¯t embarrass him, it would be good to take indirect revenge.  Expecting people to be kind and cheerful is sheer luxury!  As a result, Lin Zhao's life in Hangzhou became even more difficult.  Coupled with the old grudge between Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Qi, Lin Zhao is surrounded by enemies from all sides!  Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh: Officials.  You are so unreasonable!  I was thrown into this land of tigers and wolves alone.  You didn't even mention sending me some helpers, that's really unjust.  Although Lin Zhao has a heavy responsibility, he knows it very well.  The most important thing in the initial stage is to gain a foothold in Hangzhou and then proceed step by step after understanding the situation.  The moment we entered the city, it had already had the effect of alerting the enemy.  What should be done next is to keep a low profile, wait and wait, and then slowly plot to lure the snake out of the hole.  Although many people felt threatened by Lin Zhao's arrival, no one came forward to embarrass him.  Chen Qi is still worried about his son's recklessness.  Naturally, I don¡¯t dare to act rashly anymore.  On the one hand, Zhao Zhongye was somewhat disdainful of Lin Zhao because of his habitual self-confidence.  On the other hand, it is to keep a low profile.  Sometimes, it is not a good thing to show off your power when you meet someone.  In this way, Hangzhou is still calm for the time being, and the clouds are calm and the wind is light!  Of course, it is impossible to let a group of jackals stay on their own. In order to comfort his slightly disappointed brother, Zhao Zhongye felt that it was necessary to cause some trouble for Lin Zhao at the appropriate time.  At the same time, let's try this Lin Dongyang's depth, what kind of ability does he have, how dare he be so arrogant.  No one is looking for trouble, and no one is looking for trouble, so Lin Zhao is naturally happy and free.  Winter has just passed, and the maritime monsoon is still dominated by northerly winds, which is not conducive to the northward sailing of sailing ships.  It will be after March, when the southeast wind picks up, that the number of overseas trade ships will gradually increase.  As for the Shibosi Yamen, most of them are petty officials with no rank.  No matter who is in charge, just obey and do the work, so it will be done quickly.  Lin Zhao took this opportunity to wander around and visit scenic spots!  In his previous life, his girlfriend always said that she wanted to see the ten scenic spots of West Lake, but unfortunately she could not make the trip. Lin Zhaoshen felt regretful.  Now that I have the opportunity to come to Hangzhou and see the West Lake, it can be regarded as making up for some regrets!  However, due to the change of time and space and the relationship between seasons, the ten sceneries of the West Lake that were gradually formed during the Southern Song Dynasty cannot be fully seen.  Su Shi has not yet become an official in Hangzhou, so the spring dawn on Su Di will naturally not happen.  The fish watching in Huagang and the moon reflected in three ponds are also only found in later generations.  There are also things like the autumn moon on a flat lake and the remaining snow on a broken bridge, which you can¡¯t see because of the season.  As for watching the sunset at Leifeng Peak, you can still listen to the Nanping Evening Bell.  Although Sudi has not yet appeared, there can still be a white sand embankment in the shade of green poplar trees.  During the Tang Dynasty, Bai Juyi dredged the West Lake in Hangzhou, and the Baidi he built is still there. ?Lin Zhao walked along the way, and it was almost the beginning of February, which is equivalent to March in the Gregorian calendar. The green trees around the lake had begun to sprout new buds, and some flowers were already in bud.  There are several early warblers vying for warmth in the trees, and new swallows peck at the spring mud. This is probably the scene!  After walking across the broken bridge, you can see that the lake is like a mirror, with sparkling waves. Combined with Nanping Mountain in the distance, the scenery of the lake and mountains is so pleasant.  No wonder later generations said that there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below, and Hangzhou is more beautiful than the West Lake.  It's pleasant to stay here. Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile and speculate. The warm breeze made tourists drunk and mistakenly mistaken Hangzhou for Bianzhou. Could it be that the emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty was fascinated by the beautiful scenery of West Lake? In the distance on the other side is Nanping Mountain.  , the towering pagoda on the mountain is the famous Leifeng Pagoda, and the sunset of Leifeng, one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake, comes from here.  Of course, Leifeng Pagoda is more famous for later generations because of the popular "The Legend of White Snake"!  Lin Zhao didn't know if there was a white snake spirit under the tower. Anyway, he was not as lucky as Xu Xian. Standing on the broken bridge, he never met a white lady Even a woman was rare. When Lin Zhao shook his head and sighed,  A middle-aged man caught his attention!  I saw a middle-aged scribe squatting by the lake from time to time, grabbing the sand to observe, sniffing, and then observing the surrounding mountains and terrain, and then burst out laughing.  "West Lake is not just a lake, it was once a sea. This is the real vicissitudes of life!" A young man in his teens or 20s followed him with a confused look on his face.  Asked: "Uncle, what did you say? West Lake is obviously a lake, but where is the sea?" The middle-aged scribe explained: "West Lake is a lake now, but in the early years it was not it was a sea!" "How could the sea become a sea?"  Where is the lake?" "It's because the Han Dynasty built the seawall from Baoshishan to Wansongling, plus the contribution of years of silt" "The contribution of silt?" "Yes, the land in Suzhou and Hangzhou is probably a big river.  Formed by alluvial sediment" "Alluvial sediment?" Seeing the young man scratching his head, he was completely puzzled.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but laugh when he saw this.  Why don't you understand such simple geographical knowledge? Lin Zhao smiled and said casually: "Alluvial plains!" "Oh?" The middle-aged scribe suddenly turned around, and couldn't help being a little surprised, and asked: "Your Excellency, you know this?" Nonsense  .  Could it be that geography class was wasted?  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "The big river comes from the mountains in the upper reaches, and the river water carries a lot of sediment. Because the terrain in the upper reaches is steep and the water flow is fast, the sediment does not sink and accumulate. Downstream, it is flat and fertile, and the river water flows at a high speed.  The self-heating slows down, so the sediment mixed in it accumulates more and more, and over time, land is formed" "Yes, it took me a long time to understand this.  , I really admire you!" The middle-aged scribe looked at Lin Zhao in surprise.  The young man didn't seem to understand the reason, and said: "If this is the case, then the sediment will accumulate the most where it enters the sea. As time goes by, the river mouth will get higher and higher. It will be completely blocked?" "No, because there is  The geostrophic deflection force is in the northern hemisphere Well, as the earth moves, it will produce a force to the right, which will make the water flow to the right. If you look at the mouth of a large river, the water flow is very fast on the right bank, and the river channel is washed away.  Deeper and deeper. This is why the left bank is gradually silting due to slow flow. "That's right!" The middle-aged scribe almost beamed with excitement as he praised: "This young man said it."  It makes sense, and the problem that has been bothering me for a long time has finally been solved. However, I would like to ask you, what is the earth's deflection force? Can you explain it? " "This, the earth's deflection force" I believe in the theory of a round sky and a square place.  In ancient times, Lin Zhao really didn¡¯t know how to explain it!  The middle-aged scribe only said that Lin Zhao did not want to talk about it because he was a stranger. He immediately smiled and said: "Shen Kuo, I don't know how to address you?" "Lin Zhao" Lin Zhao suddenly realized when he spoke, he called  What? "Your name is Shen Kuo?" "Are you Lin Dongyang?" The two of them looked at each other in surprise, shocked!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Leifeng Pagoda is located on the south bank of West Lake in Hangzhou  In front of Jingci Temple at the foot of Rihui Peak in Nanping Mountain, it was built by Qian Chu, King of Wuyue, because Huang Fei had a son, so it was originally named "Huang Fei Pagoda".  Later, on his 60th birthday, King Qian Hongchu of Wuyue drank Song Taizong's birthday wine and died suddenly, leaving a period of confusion and speculation.  The Wuyue Kingdom ended here. Perhaps the Song Dynasty wanted to downplay the influence of the Qian family on the two Zhejiang regions, so the Huangfei Pagoda was renamed.  Because it is built on the Lei Feng that extends to the north of Nanping Mountain, it is named Leifeng Pagoda.  After the sun sets in the west, the pagoda and the sunset, coupled with the Lei Feng Mountain and the lush trees, reflect the lake water, and the scenery is very beautiful.  At this moment, a man of about thirty years old stood on the top of the tower, staring at the broken bridge in the distance, silent.  After a while, footsteps sounded from behind, and a man who looked like an attendant came over., bowed and said: "Young Master, Song Dynasty official Zhao Xu sent a young man named Lin Zhao to Hangzhou!" "Lin Zhao?" "Yes, this person is only about twenty years old, but he caused trouble in Bianjing last year.  The noise is quite big!¡± ¡°Did the Zhao Zongyong family react?¡± ¡°No?¡± ¡°Hey, what song are the uncles and nephews from the Zhao family singing? Huh!¡± The man snorted and ordered: ¡°Keep an eye on them.  Report any news as soon as possible! " "Yes! " (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. ps: Xiaowuju has another power outage. I can't stand it anymore. I'm going crazy! Take a taxi.  My friend, please hurry up and hurry up to update the code. I'm sorry! I'll have some free time in the future, so Sanwen will go all out to update the code. Also, due to the needs of the plot, the appearance time of some characters will be different.  The location may be slightly adjusted, please understand!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 96, Scientific Inspiration

    Sometimes it is such a coincidence that Lin Zhao unexpectedly came to the West Lake for a leisurely stroll and met Shen Kuo!  Shen Kuo was a Jinshi in the last years of Renzong. He served as officials in many places. In his middle age, he was a Hanlin bachelor and acted as an agent for the third division.  However, Shen Kuoqing's name in history was not due to his official position, but because of his famous "Mengxi Bi Tan" in later generations, because he was a famous scientist in the Song Dynasty.  Science and technology developed slowly in ancient times, but each dynasty had its outstanding representatives.  For example, Zhang Heng of the Han Dynasty, Zu Chongzhi of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Xu Guangqi and Song Yingxing of the Ming Dynasty, the most outstanding representative of the Song Dynasty is undoubtedly Shen Kuo.  His achievements are numerous, such as the discovery of geomagnetic declination, the imaging principle of concave mirrors, flying bird diagrams, and the discovery of oil that will surely be popular in future generations.  "Mengxi Bi Tan" written in his later years has been passed down through the ages and has far-reaching influence.  Shen Kuo passed the Jinshi examination in the eighth year of Jiayou's reign (1063), Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, and was appointed as Yangzhou manager to join the army and take charge of criminal trials.  In the third year of Emperor Yingzong's reign (1066), he was recommended to the Zhaowen Hall in the capital to edit books.  In the Song Dynasty, being able to serve in the imperial court was a symbol of a bright future, but entering the Hanlin was a prelude to becoming a minister.  What's more, it's still in Zhaowenguan. You must know that the bachelor of Zhaowenguan is usually the second prime minister of the dynasty.  Shen Kuo stayed in Bianjing for several years. At the end of last year, he returned to his hometown of Hangzhou to visit relatives and take a long vacation.  Recently, Shen Kuo has become very interested in geology and has some thoughts on the formation of the Suzhou-Hangzhou Yangtze River Delta.  I went to West Lake today to investigate and look for evidence. I didn't want to hear a lot of grand remarks, and even met Lin Zhao.  At first, Shen Kuo was just shocked by Lin Zhao's geographical knowledge.  The insights are insightful, the explanations are clear and logical, and I am very surprised.  It's really amazing that a young man has such in-depth knowledge!  Shen Kuo was so impressed that he was ready to ask questions for the sake of scientific research.  As a result, what surprised him even more was that this young man turned out to be Lin Zhao!  Lin Zhao¡¯s name in Bianjing is quite resounding. The turmoil last year has made him completely famous, and his popularity even exceeds that of some ministers.  To Lin Zhao, a young and influential figure.  Shen Kuo was quite curious, but unfortunately he never got a chance to see him.  Unexpectedly, by chance today, we met by chance on the broken bridge of the West Lake.  Shen Kuo was different from Zheng Xie in that he favored reform and supported Wang Anshi.  Now that Lin Zhao has a strong label of the New Party, like-minded people have naturally become much closer to each other.  "It turns out to be the famous Lin Dongyang. I didn't expect to see him here" Shen Kuo laughed, quite pleasantly surprised.  "Yes. I didn't expect to meet Mr. Shen" Lin Zhao was still quite respectful and polite to scientists. "Does Dongyang know?" Shen Kuo couldn't help but wonder.  It stands to reason that he is not that famous, so why does Lin Zhao seem to be very familiar with him? The level of respect seems to be beyond imagination. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? When I was excited, my enthusiasm was too much!  Lin Zhao scratched his head and said with a smile: "When I was in Bianjing, I heard Wang Yuanze mention Sir. I am also interested in physical geography. I admire him very much. It seems that I have been friends with him for a long time." "That's it!" Shen Kuo was doubtful.  , but Lin Zhao¡¯s attitude really made him happy.  Even a little flattered.  The scholar-bureaucrats in the imperial dynasty only paid attention to poetry, etiquette, and a collection of classics and history.  The science and technology ways are quite good. Although it has not been scorned into strange skills, few people value it.  Lin Zhao's scientific heart has always been quite lonely. It is rare to meet a friend with similar interests, and he is still very happy.  "What is the deflection force of floor tiles mentioned by Dongyang Shicai? Can you explain it?" Mr. Shen asked with interest. This is the first time he has heard of this concept!  Shen Kuo showed an attitude of asking for advice humbly, and Lin Zhao was still a little proud of being a teacher to a scientist.  This feeling is so good!  Now I finally understand why Chuanchuangzhong is determined to invent and create, making money and gaining fame is one aspect, and it is quite a sense of accomplishment!  It has been so long since I was reborn. Apart from a few dishes and teaching Meng Ruoying how to use Arabic numerals, I haven¡¯t made any inventions. Do you want to try some? It seems that you have the first three of the four major inventions, but the application of gunpowder does not seem to be the same.  More As for movable type printing Bi Xian seems to be from the Northern Song Dynasty, but he is not sure of the specific dates of birth and death, so naturally he cannot take it lightly Such direct academic plagiarism is absolutely unacceptable Lin Zhao explained: "This place  Deflecting force Because the land we are on is not flat, but a sphere with a large center and small sides It will rotate. The greater the circumference is toward the middle, the faster the rotation speed, and the greater the attraction force generated.  It is so big that there will be a force to deflect to the right unconsciously, so it is called the geostrophic deflection force" "The earth is round? Shen Kuo's nephew Shen Yi was so shocked that he was speechless. It was really unbelievable!  After all, in this era, the concept of a round sky and a square earth has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people Maybe other people will take it as a joke, or call Lin Zhao a lunatic, and leave.?Apostasy.  But the person in front of him was Shen Kuo, the greatest scientist of this era. His ideas and insights were naturally beyond the reach of ordinary people.  Shen Kuo was also shocked, but he vaguely felt in his heart that it seemed to make some sense, maybe it was true.  Suddenly, according to this statement, many previously unclear things seemed to make sense.  Lin Zhao continued to explain: "Take the Dajiang Estuary as an example. Dongbuzhou (Chongming Island) on the north shore was only exposed to the water during the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty. It is now a huge island with many sandbanks around it. It may be connected into one in the future.  It continues to grow On the other hand, there are no islands on the south coast of General, but deep water rapids. This is the reason! "As for the most obvious changes in day and night, longitude and latitude, Lin Zhao thinks it is too complicated, and Mr. Shen may not be able to accept it, so he won't stop!  Mentioned With real-life examples as evidence, it is naturally more convincing. Shen Kuo already believes in this theory seventy-eight percent.  Because alluvial rivers have long created land plains, he has already verified it himself and is convinced of it.  Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao is not only eloquent and courageous, but also very knowledgeable!  This person is really unknown. In an instant, Shen Kuo naturally has a high position on Lin Dongyang.  Although there is an age difference of more than ten years, Shen Kuo still feels like he has met each other so late and feels like old friends at first sight. He said with a warm smile: "Listening to Dongyang's words is worth ten years of studying!"  Is it something you learned by sitting in the classroom for years?  Forget it about scientific creation or something like that, Lin Zhao didn't want to spend too much time on it, and he didn't have much energy at the moment.  However, it would also be a good thing if it can inspire Shen Kuo and allow this scientist to make more research results Shen Kuo asked: "Why did Dongyang come to Hangzhou?" "The official has just issued a decree that I will be appointed as the Hangzhou/City Captain.  Si Ti Ju Guan!" Lin Zhao responded.  Oh? Shen Kuo has been idle at home recently and is not very well-informed.  Of course, they also don¡¯t know the purpose of Lin Zhao¡¯s visit and the possible commotion it may cause.  "The humble residence is nearby. I had a great time chatting with Dongyang today, but I still haven't finished my thoughts. Why don't I go to the humble residence for a while and have a drink and have a good chat?" Shen Kuo and Lin Zhao hit it off today, and they really have a lot of knowledge they want to ask for advice.  Furthermore, Lin Zhao had a close relationship with the official family and Wang Anshi, and Shen Kuo, who had the same political views, naturally wanted to get closer.  What's more, he is from Hangzhou, so he should show his friendship as a landlord.  This Lin Zhao hesitated slightly and said with a smile: "Since sir has kindly invited me, I would rather obey my order respectfully!" "Dongyang, don't say goodbye to me, Mr. Kuo Biao Zhong!" Lin Zhao was very respectful, and Shen Kuo was a little embarrassed.  , said: "Why don't I call you brother when I'm more than ten years older than you" "Brother Shen" Lin Zhaogang spoke, looked back, waved his hand and said: "No, no, I'm afraid your nephew will not understand."  Willingly" Shen Kuo's nephew Shen Yi followed behind. He was even older than Lin Zhao. If his uncle and Lin Zhao were brothers, wouldn't he be a generation younger? He couldn't help but smile, it was really a bit embarrassing The Shen family is here  Hangzhou is also home to a large family of officials. If Shen Kuo had not lived in various places with his father who was an official in his early years and had extensive experience, he might not have achieved success in the future.  After walking not far, we saw a huge house with a view of the West Lake in the distance. This was the Shen family's residence.  Looking at the size, we can see that the Shen family is also quite prestigious in Hangzhou.  Entering the mansion, exquisite wine and side dishes were served quickly, but the taste was far inferior to that of Jiangnanju.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but think about it. Maybe Meng Ruoying was right. It would be a good idea to open a branch by the West Lake.  After having a pleasant banquet together, Lin Zhao came to Shen Kuo's study to communicate on some academic issues, and they had a good time talking with each other.  Lin Zhao's unintentional evil move greatly touched and inspired Shen Kuo.  Shen University scientists also gained inspiration and discovered a lot of things, and there will be a lot more content in "Mengxi Bi Tan".  In Shen Kuo's study, Lin Zhao saw a huge map. Shen Kuo smiled and said: "I have always wanted to make a map of all the prefectures and counties in the world to present to the court, but unfortunately I have never been able to do it well" Lin Zhao saw the map  The painting is quite weird, and the proportions are very uncoordinated. The Bianjing and Heshuo areas are barely okay, but the south and northwest are obviously elongated, crooked, and highly distorted It¡¯s no wonder that the maps of later generations are  With the help of aircraft and high-tech surveying and mapping tools, the accuracy is naturally very high.  In ancient times, actual measurement relied entirely on manpower, and the accuracy would definitely be greatly reduced.  It's okay on the plains, but when it comes to mountains, it will be very troublesome when the terrain is undulating, and errors are easy to occur Lin Zhao is not very professional about this, but just reminded: "Sir, the distances on the map should be based on people walking  The measurement is wrong. There are many undulations in the mountains and slopes, which will be very different from the plains, and it will definitely be distorted. If you can observe it from the air like a bird, it is naturally best to make a map with a straight line distance, and the scale will be small.  It¡¯s completely consistent" "Flying birdsstraight-line distanceproportion" Shen KuoMuttering to himself, thoughtfully Lin Zhao didn't know that his casual words had greatly improved the Song Dynasty's drawing opportunities.  Of course, while Shen Kuo was inspired, Lin Zhao also discovered the New World.  I have to say that Shen Kuo¡¯s study is really a treasure.  When he turned around and saw something, Lin Zhao's eyes suddenly lit up and he almost exclaimed!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendation or monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 97: Great Technology

    Lin Zhao's eyes lit up because he saw a box of small seals, made of mud Isn't this the legendary mud movable type? Is it the legendary movable type printing? Just now by the West Lake, I had thought, Bi Xing's body  Where is it? Unexpectedly, within a short time, I actually saw the real thing in Shen Kuo's study!  Before the birth of electronic media, it is self-evident how important printed matter is and how significant it is to cultural communication.  In ancient times, there were originally hand-written manuscripts, and later there was engraving and printing. However, both cost and convenience were destined to be difficult to use on a large scale.  It was not until the middle of the Northern Song Dynasty that Bi Xian invented movable clay type, which made printing more convenient and much cheaper, which was of great significance.  Being ranked among the four great inventions of ancient times must be of extraordinary significance.  "Mr. Shen, what is this?" Lin Zhao suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked in a low voice, cautiously confirming.  Shen Kuo said: "This is what Shen Yi's eldest brother got by chance. He said it was created by a printing shop owner and could be used repeatedly for typesetting, so he collected it and showed it to me a few days ago." "Printing shop owner? Who is he? I don't know.  Do you want to meet me?" "I'm afraid there's no chance of this!" Shen Kuo shook his head and said: "The owner was from Hangzhou, his name was Bi Xing. He went to visit relatives on Jinghu North Road more than ten years ago and passed away due to illness" Bi Xing, it turned out to be true.  Bi Xing!  But why did he die? Shen Kuo continued: "Bi Ping was familiar with my nephew during his lifetime. This thing was a gift from him during his lifetime. After Bi Ping passed away, my nephew felt deeply about it and kept it. When I went home a few days ago, he  You know that I like strange things, so you brought them to me to watch. What? Dongyang seems to be very interested?" The record about clay movable type and Bi Xian comes from Shen Kuo's "Mengxi Bi Tan": In Qingli, Bi Xian was also a movable type.   Bi Xian died relatively early, and the clay movable type was preserved by Shen Kuo's nephew.  As for the close relationship between Bi Xian and the Shen family? This is no longer important. The key is this technology Listening to Shen Kuo, Bi Xian has been dead for more than ten years, and this movable clay type has been treasured for more than ten years.  What a waste of natural resources!  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Mr. Shen, don't you think this thing is of great significance?" It had been a few days since the thing was delivered, but Shen Kuo didn't take it seriously.  I didn't take a closer look, so I never considered its effects.  At this moment, after hearing Lin Zhao¡¯s reminder, Shen Kuo took a closer look.  Thinking about the secret, after a moment, he said leisurely: "What a good thing. If this thing becomes popular in the world, it will be of great benefit to culture and education!"  , This material is of great benefit in the contemporary era, and its merits will be felt forever!¡± Shen Kuo added: ¡°It¡¯s just that although the clay movable type is easy to make, it is easy to be damaged, and the handwriting on it seems not very clear when printing important books¡± Song Dynasty.  It was an era of prosperity, prosperity and elegance.  The elegance and elegance of Song poetry is a good proof.  The same goes for preferences in printed matter. The first requirement is clear and beautiful.  In fact, in the Song Dynasty, there were not many applications of movable type printing. The mainstream at that time was still engraving. The reason may also be related to this.  Therefore, if movable type printing was to be promoted on a large scale, improvement was a very important step.  "Is it possible to use wood to make movable type?" Lin Zhao vaguely remembered that later someone seemed to use wooden movable type, which was better than clay in terms of material.  Shen Kuo shook his head and said: "The wood is much more refined, but if you want to engrave characters, the requirements for the wood must be very high, and printing will inevitably come into contact with ink. The wood is easily deformed and rotted when it gets wet. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient." "Ceramic? Tin? If  From the perspective of hard material, not easy to rot, clear and beautiful, copper movable type is undoubtedly the best!" Lin Zhao thought about various possible materials.  Ceramic is brittle, tin is too soft, and copper is undoubtedly the best.  Unexpectedly, Shen Kuo said in a deep voice: "Copper is naturally good, but our copper output in the Song Dynasty is not high. The copper used to make money every year is very tight. If it is used to make movable type for promotion, I am afraid the court will not support it"  well!  Copper seemed to be scarce in the Song Dynasty, and history books also mentioned the use of iron coins in Shu.  The earliest paper currency "Jiaozi" was also produced in the Northern Song Dynasty. At that time, the use of paper money was not necessarily a sign of progress, but also a last resort due to the serious shortage of copper coins.  Lin Zhao sighed: "I have ignored this problem. It would be great if more copper mines could be developed" I vaguely remember that Yunnan Copper seemed to be famous in later generations, but now it belongs to the Dali Kingdom.  What's more, in the Wanzhong Mountains in the southwest, transportation is inconvenient, and even if there are copper mines, it is difficult to transport them.  "Looking for copper mines also requires chance. Where can we" Shen Kuo responded, and suddenly an idea flashed, and he said: "When I was a boy, I lived with my father in Quanzhou, southern Fujian, and saw a mountain spring there that was green and had a bitter taste.  It's like bile. The locals boil the water in an iron pot. After the water dries, a bright yellow copper will appear on the iron pot. ¡±   Smelting copper with bile water? Lin Zhao reacted and remembered his middle school chemistry knowledge, and he had some understanding of it.  The green bitter spring water should be a copper sulfite solution. When heated, it can generate bile vitriol, and when it encounters iron, it can react chemically to precipitate copper.  What a good copper smelting method, it can make up for the lack of copper in the Song Dynasty to a certain extent.  In actual history, the economy of the Song Dynasty was prosperous and the demand for copper coins was large, but copper production was seriously insufficient.  After the copper smelting method of bile water was discovered, great attention was paid to it. During the Northern Song Dynasty, bile copper accounted for about 15% of the total copper production.  The Southern Song Dynasty could only lose half of the country and lost the copper mines in the north. As a last resort, 85% of the copper relied on the copper in the south of the Yangtze River.  Whether it was copper smelting or movable type printing, it was of great benefit to the development of the Song Dynasty and even the entire social history.  It's true that Shen Kuo hid such a treasure and didn't even take it out Lin Zhao whispered: "Mr. Shen, if these two methods can be improved and presented to the court, it will benefit the country and the people! Especially if the officials want to expand  "Shen Kuo was purely curious and only regarded it as a scientific interest, and did not think about the issue of heroic promotion."  At this time, Lin Zhao was reminded like this, and his eyes suddenly lit up.  "These two things are treasures. It must be a great achievement to present them to the court. Why didn't you think of it before? In ancient times, salt, iron, copper, and even tea were all owned by the government, so some secrets cannot be easily accessed by private individuals.  As for movable type printing, although the Song Dynasty did not protect people's mouths more than Sichuan, what the people wanted to print and promote would be strictly controlled.  Therefore, these two technologies are difficult to develop and operate by oneself. Lin Zhaosi thought about it and felt that it would be better to dedicate them to the court.  Copper mines can prosper the national economy and are beneficial to the entire era.  As for movable type printing, Wang Anshi's reform was imminent, and publicity was essential, so he must be interested in this thing.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUT  After more than half a month, I finally came up with a good plan and made a small number of copper movable type models.  Then he was quickly sent to Bianjing to present it to Emperor Zhao Xu.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao has been enjoying himself lately, eating, drinking, having fun and doing scientific research, but many people see it.  , some are not calm anymore.  At the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, Zhao Zhongshan was very surprised and asked doubtfully: "Brother, are we thinking too much? Lin Zhao runs to Shen's house all day long and does nothing at all!" "Then what do you think he should do?" Uh  Zhao Zhongye's words really stopped Zhao Zhongshan.  Zhao Zhongye, Duke of Dongyang County, continued: "He came to Hangzhou for the first time and was not familiar with the place. How could he dare to take risks? The right way is to stand firm, find out information, and wait for the opportunity The Shen family is a wealthy family in Hangzhou, and they must know a lot about the local area. Shen Kuo and  Wang Anshi has always been friendly, is it wrong for Lin Zhao to go to him? " "You meanLin Zhao went to the Shen family to inquire about information? Is it just necessary so often? He goes every day!" Zhao Zhongye couldn't help but wonder: "  Yes, this is a bit strange" "By the way, when will father be back?" "Soon, probably in the next few days" "Father is really good, he went to Tiantai Mountain to listen to the monks' sermons  " While talking, someone came to report: "Master Zhu, I have reported to Bianjing Residence" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When night falls, the ships sailing on the Jiangnan River dock one after another.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  "Miss, I'm back!" Walking into the elegant and exquisite cabin, under the light, the petite shadow revealed its prototype, which was Mu Sihong's maid Yutong.  It can be easily seen on ordinary days that this tomboy is actually a master of martial arts.  Mu Sihong stood up from the couch and said softly: "Thank you for your hard work, how is the situation?" "Calm, Hangzhou is very calm!" This answer surprised Mu Sihong, who asked doubtfully: "What is Lin Zhao doing? The Chen family  Is there any reaction? Or someone else" Yutong replied: "Since Lin Zhao arrived in Hangzhou, he has visited various places of interest. Recently, he has been very close to Shen Kuo, the editor and editor of Zhaowen Museum, who is at home. For more than half a month,  He runs to Shen's house almost every day! " "Oh? Did I guess wrong? The purpose of Lin Zhao's visit" Mu Sihong was slightly disappointed, pondered for a moment and shook his head: "No, this is normal, if Hangzhou is not peaceful right now.  That's strange" Yutong said in confusion: "Miss, what are you talking about?" "Nothing?" Mu Sihong smiled brightly and ordered: "Okay, according to the plan, we will go to the West Lake with great fanfare" "Yes.  ! ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In recent days, Lin Zhao has been busy working on scientific research projects that will last forever.  But he is not completely obsessed with it. The emperor's secret edict has never forgotten why he came to Hangzhou.  Lin Zhao seems to be doing nothing, but since the day he arrived in Hangzhou, Su An has disappeared (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes, ps:  Bi Xian¡¯s place of origin is controversial. In this article, Ranzhou is mentioned!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 98: The Prelude to the Reform

    In February of the second year of Xining, Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict to worship Wang Anshi as a counselor in political affairs, officially starting the road to reform.  At the same time, the Regulations Department of the Third Department of Establishment and Construction was established to be responsible for formulating the contents of the reform charter and presiding over the reform affairs.  In the words of Wang Xianggong, it means "drawing up the country's plans and discussing changes to the old laws in order to benefit the world."  To a certain extent, it emptied the power of the three divisions and even the prime minister, and became the most powerful government office in the Song Dynasty.  It was led by Wang Anshi, the political advisor, and Chen Shengzhi, the privy envoy.  Amid the opposition from the civil and military authorities of the Manchu Dynasty, the Ordinance Department began to implement reforms in earnest. In the future, a series of reform measures will be launched.  Although the courtiers opposed fiercely and various superiors came forward one after another, the emperor Zhao Xu was determined to support Wang Anshi and ignored him at all.  Since the last time the Ayun case was used to undermine the momentum of the conservatives, the young Zhao Xu has initially established imperial authority.  With great ambitions, he has been looking forward to reform and enriching the country and strengthening the army. Now his determination has been made, how can ordinary people shake it? Therefore, no matter how some ministers objected, he ignored them, even like Zheng Xie and Sima Guang.  The words of these Hanlin scholars also turned a deaf ear.  Sima Guang was okay, but Zheng Xie was demoted from Bian stable and went to Hangzhou because of his poor popularity.  Another group of officials were also demoted because of this, and the ministers in the court were greatly shocked. It seems that the officials are determined this time, and they can be said to support Wang Xianggong wholeheartedly.  For a while, the voice of opposition subsided slightly. Let's wait and see what happens, and then talk about it later when we can grasp the handle.  But there are many people who are in bad luck. Zhao Xu just saw a memorial.  After seeing the content, I felt very unhappy, but I couldn't get angry.  Because the person who wrote the letter is quite special, it is the person who went eastward from the great river, swept away all the waves, the romantic figure of the ages When will the bright moon come, Su Shi and Su Zizhan who asked the blue sky for wine!  As for the title of Dongpo, it only came about after he was demoted to Huangzhou Tuanlian.  Su Shi¡¯s status in the history of ancient literature is self-evident, in the early years of Xining, Shenzong of the Song Dynasty.  His official position is not very high, but he is already a very famous figure.  On the one hand, he is quite famous in Bianjing for his talent in poetry. There are many people who ask him to write lyrics. Even the emperor's grandmother, the Empress Dowager Cao, is his fan.  On the other hand, it¡¯s talent and learning, or family background. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s him alone, but it¡¯s the father and son of the Su family.  There are three poets, father and son, and four great writers through the ages.  Among the eight great masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, three Sus were tied together, which shows how powerful his father and son were.  The first year of Renzong Jiayou's reign (1056).  Twenty-year-old Su Shi left Sichuan for the first time to go to Beijing to take part in the imperial examination.  The following year, he took part in the examination of the Ministry of Rites and won the appreciation of the examiner Ouyang Xiu with his essay "On the Perfection of Honesty in Punishments and Rewards". However, because Ouyang Xiu mistakenly believed that it was written by his disciple Zeng Gong, he had to take second place in order to avoid suspicion.  You know, that was the person who could have been number one on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking of Jiayou's second year.  It goes without saying how talented he is.  In the sixth year of Jiayou (1061), Su Shi took the high school examination, which is commonly known as the "three-year Beijing inspection". He entered the third class and became the "first in a century". He was awarded the title of judge of Dali and Fengxiang Mansion.  His younger brother Su Che will also be on the list every time. His brother Liao is a star-like presence in the imperial examinations of the Song Dynasty recently.  It was his brother who should have shown off his talents.  When their future was promising, unfortunately, their mother passed away, and the Su brothers had to return home to observe their filial piety.  It was not until the second year of Xining that he returned to Bianjing.  Just when he came back, Wang Anshi became deputy prime minister and began to participate in the reform.  Su Shi, who worked in the History Museum, had different opinions and wrote a letter to advise him.  Needless to say, Su Shi's literary talent was very persuasive, citing scriptures, eloquent and persuasive, and had a great response in the court.  Emperor Zhao Xu was inevitably very annoyed, but given Su Shi's reputation, he might have dealt with it casually like other officials, so he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.  In the Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Xu threw Su Shi's memorial on the imperial case and couldn't help but smile bitterly.  The Su family brothers are really weird. The second brother, Su Che, wholeheartedly supports the reform. He and Wang Anshi also cherish their talents and plan to transfer him to the Ordinance Department of the Third Construction Department to serve as a reviewer and responsible for drafting the content and provisions of the reform.  But the eldest brother, Su Shi, went in exactly the opposite direction. He wholeheartedly opposed reforms and his rhetoric was very fierce. The two brothers were in sharp contrast.  But where is Su Shi's reputation, how to deal with it, Zhao Xu really has a hard time At this moment, the servant came to report: Mr. Wang wants to see you!  Wang Anshi has been in and out of Chui Gong Hall a lot recently, and almost every day he talks to Zhao Xu about reform-related matters.  Zhao Xu politely ordered Wang Anshi to come in. There were many military talks, but the content was almost the same, which was a bit boring Zhao Xu waved his hands and sighed: "Forget it, we won't talk about this today. Dongyang moves to Hangzhou."  I presented two things and said that they are treasures that will benefit the country and the people and will last forever. I am very curious, so Jiefu will come and take a look with me." As he said this, a servant took out a small tray.  The small brass seal appeared in front of him. Wang Anshi couldn't help but be surprised. What was Lin Zhao doing? Generally, the official of the imperial court orderedThe seal is made of brass, and its use is usually prohibited among the people However, Lin Zhao's seal is really too small, and only one word is engraved on each one. Zhao Xu explained: "Dongyang said this thing is called movable type printing.  , can replace engraving and engraving. Just prepare enough movable type and type it as needed before printing. It is simple, convenient and low-cost" Then the monarch and his ministers stared at it for a long time, kept playing with it, and tried according to Lin Zhao's description. It seemed that there was still a pattern.  Something like that.  Wang Anshi said: "This thing is very good. It can print many books, whether it is the annual agricultural almanac or the sages' books that scholars study and review. It will be much more convenient to print. It is really a great advantage  " Zhao Xu smiled and said: "These are all the work of Dongyang and Shen Kuo. I don't think he has the ability in this area" "Your Majesty, will the consumption of copper be too high" The Third Department of Production and Construction  The Department of Ordinance is now overseeing some financial issues, and it is reasonable for Wang Anshi to ask.  Zhao Xu waved his hand and said: "No, after all, there are only a few people who make movable type, and brass should not be used much. What's more, he also presented me with a secret recipe. In the future, the court can increase a lot more copper production" Then he used that courage  Briefly explain the method of smelting copper with water.  Wang Anshi was also very excited. He didn't expect that the bitter mountain spring water could turn into a brilliant yellow.  If copper production could be expanded, the money shortage of the Song Dynasty could be alleviated to a certain extent, and the economy would surely become more prosperous.  This is helpful to the implementation of the reform, so I am naturally very happy and will strongly support it.  Emperor Zhao Xu said: "I will ask the Ministry of Industry to try these two things. If it is really possible, Dongyang and Shen Kuo can make great contributions to the Song Dynasty!" "Yes, it is indeed good, Dongyang is good at whimsical ideas!  "Wang Anshi pondered and said: "But your Majesty sent him to Hangzhou, the task is not here, right?" Zhao Xu smiled and said: "It seems that Jiefu, the counselor and political official, is very competent. You must have discovered the problem from the accounts of the Third Division.  Right?" Wang Anshi replied tentatively: "Yes, the salt tax in Liangzhe Road and even some places on Jiangnan East Road seems to be paid by the son-in-law" "Not bad!" Zhao Xu looked gloomy in reality, and then said with a smile:  "I don't intend to hide it from you. The issue of salt tax on Liangzhe Road should be investigated But the supervisory censor over there found nothing. It's too clean. That's why I asked Dongyang to go there.  's It's just that he seems to be busy with these things recently, and I don't know if my explanation has made any progress" "Dongyang handles things in a measured way, your Majesty, please rest assured" Wang Anshi still trusts Lin Zhao quite a bit, and he is quite trustworthy.  definitely.  Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Yes, he is aggressive, bold and careful. I just took a fancy to this and let him go" Wang Anshi knew the emperor's true thoughts today and couldn't help but worry: "Your Majesty, although Dongyang  He is capable, but he is alone after all It¡¯s okay if there is no one to help him. I¡¯m afraid there won¡¯t be many officials on the Liangzhe Road to support him¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, it seems that Dongyang is really in trouble.  " Zhao Xu said leisurely: "But there are only a few reliable people around us, and we can't even use them. We are powerless to support Dongyang!" Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "No, Your Majesty, you don't necessarily have to send someone to directly support him!"  . As long as there are a group of upright officials in Liangzhe Road, who can stand on the side of justice and support Lin Zhao when necessary, the situation may be much better." "That makes sense!" Zhao Xu's eyes moved and his eyes fell on Su Shi.  on top of the memorial.  Suddenly an idea flashed in his mind. It was difficult to deal with it just now, but now it seems that there is a proper solution Wang Anshi sighed: "Lin Zhao is short of manpower, so why is it here? There is really a lack of talent  We can only wait for next year's imperial examination to see if we can meet a few good ones" "The scientific examination is next year, I'm afraid it's too late" Zhao Xu obviously couldn't wait and said, "How about this? Just mention it.  This year maybe there will be a formal examination" Although the idea is a bit whimsical, it is still a good idea, and Wang Anshi was immediately excited.  What he lacks most now is talents, and adding a batch of fresh blood will be of great benefit to the reform.  The news spread that Xining¡¯s scientific examination in the second year was advanced. Many scholars were caught off guard, and many of them secretly cursed and resented it.  But there was a scholar in Bian stable who came from central Fujian. He was very excited after getting the news.  I went out early, originally just to travel and gain experience, but I didn¡¯t expect to encounter such a perfect opportunity!  How blessed is the goddess of luck!  The scholar was therefore full of confidence. At the same time, he remembered that at the end of last year in the nunnery outside Yingtian Mansion, he seemed to have met a young man riding a white horse who wished him success. There seemed to be an agreement (To be continued. If you like this  This work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 99: Where to start?

    A series of personnel changes and organizational reforms in the Song Dynasty shocked more than just Bianjing.  When the report was delivered to Hangzhou, it was like a big stone falling from the sky, and the waves suddenly rolled on the calm West Lake.  Although it is inevitable that Wang Anshi will become a prime minister and it will happen sooner or later, the news still shocked many people.  In particular, the Regulations Department of the Third Department of Establishment and Construction was almost a transcendent existence that controlled the lifeblood of the Song Dynasty, which made many people uncomfortable.  In the city of Hangzhou, everyone has their own ideas and plans.  "Brother, since Wang Anshi is participating in political affairs, why should Lin Zhao be more arrogant?" Zhao Zhongshan was worried. Although they were descendants of the clan, they were far different from the prime minister in terms of power.  Dongyang County Duke Zhao Zhongye sneered: "What are you afraid of? Zhao Xu is really bold, let them toss it. I want to see what kind of trouble he can make with Wang Anshi?" Hangzhou Zhizhou Zheng Xie has been with Wang Anshi from the beginning.  This was wrong, and being demoted had a lot to do with it, so I was very angry.  The reform has not yet begun, but there is already serious resistance.  While sighing, he yawned again and again, feeling very tired.  At present, all the government affairs in Hangzhou are on him alone. I wonder when the new general judge will arrive? Chen Hong is indignant at the Chen Mansion in Qiantang. Wang Anshi is the prime minister and holds the most power in the world. His "minion" Lin Zhao will definitely become more arrogant.  , won¡¯t it be even more difficult to take revenge in the future? Also, I heard that Mu Sihong, the leader of Jiangning¡¯s trip, came to Hangzhou. She is as beautiful as jade. It¡¯s a pity that I never got to see her beauty. I¡¯m really sorry.  When he thought of this, he suddenly felt itchy and unbearable. It was a pity that his father was confining him to the house and he was really anxious because he couldn't get out!  By the West Lake.  On the Leifeng Pagoda, a thirty-year-old man got the news and snorted coldly: "Zhao Xudoesn't take the inheritance of his ancestors seriously, he is going to finish the Song Dynasty!" Behind him was a beautiful young woman named Xu.  He walked over slowly and said calmly: "If you didn't work hard for it bit by bit, you won't cherish it. What's the use of being anxious? It's hard to say for the time being. Maybe it's a good thing for us!" The man hesitated.  After a while, he smiled and said: "Yes, if it causes chaos in the world, it would be best to be unpopular In this way, our chances will be a little bit more!" The young woman said in a calm tone: "Don't daydream now.  , Rong and my mother-in-law's things, the most important thing is to accumulate strength. It's just that Zhao Zongyong and his son take it so seriously Well, the top priority is to muddy the water in Hangzhou so that they have no time to care" "Well, it's better to fish in troubled waters.  The man took it seriously and said, "I thought that Lin Zhao would come here to break the peace in Hangzhou, but I didn't expect him to remain calm."  , it is not that easy to open up the situation" The young woman kept a disdainful sneer on her face, and said in deep thought: "How about we help him, since there is no smoke without fire, how about adding fuel to the flames?" "This  " The man hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Okay, let Li Feng push us from that side. But we must be careful not to trap ourselves You tell me, if they fall, we will.  Will his lips be broken and his teeth cold? The man seems to be a little worried and worried. " "Don't worry, how much can you make with just that little bit of sea salt?" The young woman raised her eyes above her head and said disdainfully: "It can be compared to my family's two and ten.  Sanzhou, the savings of a hundred years? As long as you take it out, you will be as rich as the country! " "Okay, Madam, it is true, but Li Feng is still very useful to us, please be careful!"  He was very accommodating to the young woman in his words.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao got the news from Shen Kuo, he just smiled softly, it was completely expected.  , nothing to be surprised about.  Now the reform is about to begin, whether it will be implemented smoothly or not, and what the outcome will be is still unknown. It is a long process with a long way to go.  "This is something that the emperor and prime ministers worry about. I don't have to worry about a small promotion. I also have my own worries at the moment."  Recently, it seemed that every day he just traveled around and did scientific research, but Lin Zhao never forgot about business and was never idle.  Through the Shen family unintentionally, Lin Zhao already had a preliminary understanding of the situation in Hangzhou, which was of great help to him to gain a foothold.  Of course, the most important thing is to look forward to news about Su An.  Since the day he arrived in Hangzhou, Lin Zhao had assigned him another task and asked him to leave first.  If someone is robbed and killed once, there will be no second time. In the city of Hangzhou, personal safety is still guaranteed.  Su Bozhou was still very efficient in his work and brought valuable rewards more than ten days later.  "Bozhou, how is the situation?" Lin Zhao asked hurriedly, feeling a little uncomfortable after not having a clue for more than ten days.  Su An whispered: "Master, I have visited many coastal villages these days, and I also went to see the salt fields on the seaside. The people who dry the salt are very hard. I have inquired in secret, and the sea salt production has been good in the past few years" Lin  Zhao was confused and said: "But the imperial court received a report that the salt production of Liangzhe Road has dropped sharply in the past two years!"   "The people who dry the salt said that the government often goes to buy sea salt but the price has never been high many fishermen have even been pulled back to dry the salt It can be seen that the people who rely on sea salt for their meals have a poor life.  It's really hard" Su An couldn't bear to see many miserable situations in the past few days.  The number of manpower increased, but the output decreased? Lin Zhao shook his head slightly and asked: "What about the selling of private salt among the people?" I remember that in the feudal era of Yantie government, the selling of private salt in the southeast area has always been  All exist.  This has been true in all dynasties. For example, Zhang Shicheng, who revolted in the late Yuan Dynasty, started his career as a private salt dealer.  "Yes, but as far as I know, there are fewer and fewer private salt dealers now I heard news on the way that there used to be a salt gang with hundreds of people in Yuhang County, which was somewhat famous. However, it was attacked two years ago.  There were heavy casualties, several died, and the surviving ones were all disabled They were private salt dealers, and they did not dare to report it to the government The government would usually handle this kind of case as a salt gang fight, and would not pay much attention to it.  ¡­ In the past, people who trafficked in smuggled salt would have been caught by the government at most and suffered some jail time, but at least they would not have been killed. But this time many people were frightened only a few people had no choice but to take the risk"  Lin Zhao was silent. Selling illegal salt was a crime committed against the odds, and most of them were desperate. Although it was illegal, it was pitiful.  Unexpectedly, such a tragic experience would happen again. Who is so cruel and ruthless? "By the way, do you know the price of salt on Liangzhe Road?" Lin Zhao asked another question.  Su An said: "Normally, along with the nearby Jiangnan East and West, and Huainan Road, the price of salt has been quite stable." "In this way, supply and demand are no problem, there are still so many people, the amount of salt has not changed much, and the price has not changed.  The output has decreased, which is obviously abnormal" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "It seems that there is indeed a problem with the salt affairs of Liangzhe Road. The court showed that the salt production of Liangzhe Road has decreased by 40 to 50% in the past few years  But judging from what we know now, it doesn't seem to be the case" "How could this be the case?" Su An was very surprised.  Lin Zhao said lightly: "Humph, that's it. It seems that the water on the Liangzhe Road is very deep!" That's right, Emperor Zhao Xu sent Lin Zhao to Hangzhou this time for one purpose - salt!  In ancient times, salt, iron, copper, and even tea were all owned by the government, which was also a very important source of tax revenue for the imperial court.  There are many ways to produce salt in ancient times. Sea salt was consumed in the southeast, pond salt was produced in the northwest of Bingzhou, and well salt was produced in southwest Sichuan and Shu.  Among them, sea salt accounts for a large proportion. The southeastern region, Jianghuai and Zhejiang areas are important sea salt production areas, and naturally are also heavy salt tax areas.  But since the first year of Emperor Yingzong's reign, in the past five or six years, the salt output of Liangzhe Road has been decreasing year by year, and it can even be said to have plummeted.  Compared with the heyday of Renzong in his later years, it was almost reduced by half.  At the same time, the salt tax was also greatly reduced.  The reasons given by the Liangzhe Road local authorities were the inactivity of sea residents and natural causes, which resulted in a significant reduction in sea salt production.  The supervisory censor could not find out the reason, and due to some other reasons, Emperor Yingzong never asked about it.  But when it came to Zhao Xu, the situation not only did not improve, but also worsened.  Zhao Xu couldn't tolerate his father's historical problems, so he naturally had to solve them.  Reform requires a lot of money, and the salt tax in Zhejiang and Zhejiang is of great significance.  Of course, Zhao Xu always does things step by step and likes to make fuss behind his back, and this time is no exception.  It would be inconvenient to send people to investigate blatantly, and they probably wouldn¡¯t be able to find out the reason.  Zhao Xu thought about it and must start from the root cause to find a proper solution.  At this time, Lin Zhao "made a mistake" and took the opportunity to demote Lin Zhao to Hangzhou.  There are sufficient reasons, the person is capable and loyal, Lin Zhao is definitely the best candidate.  Zhao Xu didn't expect to be able to hide it from anyone, at least the purpose of alerting the enemy was achieved.  After that, it depends on Lin Zhao's ability. Once he finds out any clues, he will give full support and deal with them with thunderous means.  The task was arduous, and Lin Zhao knew very well that the people behind the scenes would definitely be on guard against him, and he would probably have a difficult time alone.  Fortunately, Su An followed, and there was still a reliable person available.  So he acted covertly and covertly, and Su An went out to make an unannounced visit, and he really gained a lot What can he do if he just knows the inside story? According to the current situation, the problem of private salt sales on Liangzhe Road is not small.  On such a scale, it is no longer possible for a few vendors to make a small fuss, so it must be very involved, and even some local officials on Liangzhe Road are not very clean.  Lin Zhao is not afraid of power or resistance, but where should he start? There is no breakthrough right now!  Being powerless and doing nothing is the most painful thing.  Just when Lin Zhao was struggling, a fragrant invitation came to his door, inviting him to visit the West Lake the next evening.  Three beautiful small characters are clearly visible at the signature Mu Sihong!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. ps: Thanks to dragen777, Guling Phoenix, Book Friends 130713163107647, Book Friends 120912111313872. Rewards for calling me Jiu Ye and Shuixie Kaka!  Thanks to Jiang Leiting, Lazy Pig Xiaofei, and ¡îGood Brother for their monthly votes.  The layout of this volume is large and there are too many threads. I need to ask three questions to sort out my thoughts. I will update it at least three times tomorrow

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 100: Killing in the Forest

    On the West Lake, a flower boat was wandering. Mu Sihong sat at the window on the side of the boat, staring blankly at Nanping Mountain and Leifeng Pagoda in the distance, saying nothing, neither happy nor sad.  The breeze is gentle, the water is sparkling, the afterglow of the setting sun is shining on the water, and the ripples are really beautiful.  Mu Sihong was not interested in admiring such a beautiful scenery, and seemed to be thinking about something.  After a long silence, he asked softly: "Yutong, do you think they will come?" The invitations have been sent out, how much face do you have, whether the guests appreciate it, especially whether the important ones can come as promised, Mu Sihong  I felt a little unsure.  Yutong stood aside and muttered: "I think Chen Hong will definitely come, but Lin Zhao it's hard to say" "If he doesn't come, all our plans will be in vain" Mu Si  There was no smile on Hong Qiao's face, and her eyes were full of worry.  He couldn't help but think of the scene at the Qinhuai River on the Lantern Festival. He could guess the three lantern riddles so easily, but he refused to get on the boat to see them.  It seems that in his heart, his beautiful name does not have much appeal.  No wonder, Miss Meng must be an outstanding beauty, leaning against the door and looking back, sniffing the green plums What kind of person is this Lin Zhao? Last time I saw you, you were considerate. We thank you, this time you are very good.  It's great Mu Sihong was secretly looking forward to it in her heart.  But then I thought about my own motives, and they became pale again.  Yutong comforted him: "Miss, it doesn't matter. You don't have to worry too much. As long as Miss's reputation is established He will always be in Hangzhou, and sooner or later there will be a chance" "That's right. I hope so!"  "Mu Sihong responded and asked: "Don't forget the scholars and celebrities from Hangzhou who should be invited. There will be busy work tomorrow night" Seeing Mu Sihong's tired and bored look, Yutong said with heartache: "Ms.  "In the past two years, you have been traveling in the romantic field, pretending to smile, which has really embarrassed you and wronged you" "What else can we do?" Mu Sihong shook his head and said: "We avoided the trouble in Jiangning back then, if it weren't for the Qinhuai River, we  Is there a place to live? Later, it was for revenge But I had no clue, when would I get my revenge? Yutong felt very sad when he heard this. Although his young lady was not born into a noble family, after all, she had been well-dressed and well-fed since she was a child.  She is a daughter of a traffic policeman, not to mention a beautiful and intelligent woman. She doesn't want to face changes in her family and live in the world. She smiles at men during the day and weeps silently alone at night. Fortunately, she can keep her innocence.  For three years, I have never seen the young lady truly smile. What girl doesn¡¯t want to be together forever? But Mu Sihong¡¯s heart is completely filled with hatred.  Yutong hoped that a man would show up at some point to help the young lady, bring her warmth, make her laugh and be happy Maybe it was just an extravagant hope, hoping that this time it would go smoothly, and at least the big revenge could be avenged.  The young lady went away to live a stable life incognito. Thinking of this, Yutong felt anxious and whispered: "Miss.  There should still be people under the master at that time. Can you send someone to contact them to help?" "What can they help?" Mu Sihong hesitated Yutong said: "At least it is possible to inquire about information and collect evidence  Maybe we can find clues to bring down Chen Qi and the people behind the scenes" Mu Sihong said thoughtfully: "Okay, then you go to Yuhang County to see if you can find your old friend It has been three years, and there may not be anyone there.  Willing to pay attention to us.  Be careful!  " "Don't worry, Miss, Yutong is always cautious!  "As he spoke, he dodged and disappeared out of the door. His back had disappeared, but the beaded curtain was still shaking. Mu Sihong couldn't help but shook his head gently, his eyes full of love and gratitude, and said softly: "Girl, thank you for your hard work" ~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is a place in the east of Yuhang County, near the seaside  Fangjia Village is full of people with the same surname and clan origin. Their ancestors moved from the Central Plains during the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty. At first, they made a living by farming. Later, they learned to fish and dry salt from the local people, and then made a living.  They could barely make ends meet and still lived a hard life. Later, when they saw the huge profits from sea salt, they began to sell private salt and became increasingly wealthy. Especially in the past few years, they followed an uncle and the business became huge.  I made a lot of money and lived a prosperous life. But three years ago, the uncle's house was inexplicably caught in a fire. Dozens of members of his family were killed in the flames. There was also a government investigation to investigate illegal salt sales, and many members of the Fang family were involved.  Therefore, it was implicated that it prospered due to private salt and declined due to private salt. Three years later, the prosperity and prosperity of Fangjia Village in the early years was long gone. It stands to reason that even if salt is not sold, the land in Hangzhou is still fertile.  It is not a problem to have enough food and clothing. But the local government keeps urging, and almost all the pus from the 20 miles near the sea is taken to the beach to be salted. However, the white sea salt is not worth it, and almost all of it is discounted by the government.  The villagers in Fangjia Village dared to be angry and took away the money.After all, life has become increasingly difficult, and it has almost reached the point where we can't finish the last meal and can't open the pot.  The villagers in Fangjia Village had no choice but to find another way to make a living. Of course, the first thing that came to their mind was their familiar business.  On this day, an old lady from the Fang family passed her birthday. Many people in the village gathered in a dilapidated house. It seemed lively, but the atmosphere inside was very solemn.  Outside the house, at many intersections inside and outside the village, there are either women washing clothes, boys herding cattle, or old men chatting, all paying attention intentionally or unintentionally.  As long as outsiders come, they will be able to find out immediately and report the news In a secret room in the house, thirty or forty young and middle-aged people from the Fang family gathered together and were discussing and arranging a major event.  "Brothers are all aware of the current situation. Since Mr. Tang left, the original business has disappeared The government has been very oppressive. Our Fang family has been unhappy day by day. If we continue like this, there will be no way to survive" A  A middle-aged man in his forties sat in the middle. He seemed to have high prestige in the Fang family and spoke with great weight.  "Brother is right. We work hard all day to dry salt, but we can't sell it for a price. Look at what kind of life we ??are living now. We don't have enough to eat, we don't have warm clothes, the old lady is celebrating her birthday, and we can't even afford big meat.  Two kilograms" "It is not an option to continue like thisSo, we have secretly saved a lot of sea salt since last year. If we can transport it to Raozhou and Ganzhou, we will definitely make a lot of money" The middle-aged man pondered.  Said: "The imperial court has conducted strict investigations in the past two years. We were just selling salt in a small way and could not make much money If we do this well this time, the Fang family can live a good life."  But we all know the risks. Today I will inform the clan brothers whether we should do it or not?" "Brother, do it, why not do it The brave ones will be starved to death, and the timid ones will be starved to death. If this continues,  Sooner or later they will starve to death. Look at how hungry the children in the village are now. They are all skinny and skinny" As soon as the words fell, someone immediately agreed.  "Yeah, there's nothing to be afraid of!" When I was selling illegal salt, I lived a prosperous life and was used to living a good life.  Naturally, few people are willing to live a hard life nowadays. Even if they know it is a crime, they are still willing to take risks.  "Then the government will" Some people are still worried. In order to avoid a disaster three years ago, Fangjia Village went through a lot of troubleshooting and spent a lot of money.  If not, the Fang family would not have declined so quickly "Didn't you notice? In the past two years, there have been fewer and fewer people taking action, and the government's inspections have become less stringent Especially in recent days, not much has been done about salting.  , became more and more relaxed, this is a rare opportunity! "This person obviously has a fluke mentality.  "The government is not afraid, but" someone said worriedly: "Do you still remember what happened to the group of people in Edongshan Township?" When this matter was mentioned, everyone was a little scared.  Three years ago, a gang of hundreds of people in Dongshan Township was attacked, resulting in many casualties. The tragedy was vivid and terrifying.  "Oh, you are overthinking it. It was a feud between the salt gangs at that time Those who sell salt are not the ones who sell salt. Today is different from the past. No one competes with us for business. We just take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune."  Even so, some people still have doubts. Seeing that most people agree, they are embarrassed to speak out.  What's more, it was indeed forced by life, and selling salt was a good way out, so I acquiesced.  "Well, if that's the case, then it's settled. Take advantage of the night to transport dozens of tons of sea salt away. The guests from Raozhou are on the Qianjiang River They just need to transport it to" When night falls,  Dozens of young adults from Fangjia Village set off, carrying sea salt and setting off along the path.  Their thoughts were very simple. As long as they sold the salt, they could exchange it for copper coins and rice grains So they were very motivated and walked quickly into the woods with a load. This was a familiar trail in the past, safe and hidden But  Is this really the case? Deep in the dense forest, a group of masked men suddenly appeared, each holding a steel knife. They rushed up and killed without saying a word The villagers in Fangjia Village were horrified. These murderous demons came out again?  This is what happened to Dongshan Township back then I told you yesterday clearly, but no one believed it. It's too late to regret now For a time, panic and wailing occurred one after another in the dense forest The young and strong people of the Fang family naturally would not sit still and wait for death, and they all used their hands to  The pole counterattacked.  But where is the wooden stick that is the opponent of the steel knife? He was defeated in an instant, resulting in a one-sided killing The leader of the Fang family was lucky, maybe it was just the Big Salt Gang to intimidate outsiders maybe it was just to scare them, and they chopped a lot of people.  Injuring a few people But this is obviously not the case. Seeing his brothers fall to the ground one by one, the boss of the Fang family feels more and more that something is wrong Shouldn't one be left alive? Who is so cruel? There is a sudden pain in the back, and the knife  Shadows flashed, blood splattered, and the boss of the Fang family fell down Under the moonlight, a steel knife shone brightly in the moonlight, and the bright red blood stains on the blade were clearly visible.  ???Tick tock, and blood is dripping down the tip of the knife (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 101: Flower Boat Banquet

    Yutong is very familiar with the Hangzhou area. Even if he is alone, he is still familiar with the roads.  The purpose of her trip was Fangjia Village. She clearly remembered that Fang Ada, the head of the Fang family, had a close relationship with her father.  When the young lady comes back, they will probably reminisce about their old friendship, so it is always possible to help find out some information.  Of course, you have to inquire first to see if the person is still reliable When I arrived at Fangjia Village at night, I was surprised to find that most of the young adults of the Fang family had gone out.  As well as his dexterity, after eavesdropping on the conversations of the aunts of several families, Yutong knew where they were going.  Unexpectedly, they were still following the old road of selling smuggled salt. It would be good to understand the current situation, so Yutong quietly followed them.  I followed the master several times and the road was very familiar.  Although Yutong was on her way quickly, she was still late after all. She had no idea that the Fang family would encounter an accident.  By the time Yutong arrived, the killing in the dense forest was almost over.  Under the moonlight, he raised the knife and dropped it. Fang Ada fell to the ground with a sound. The bright sharp knife was dripping with blood and dripping This scene was seen by Yutong Kao. She was so shocked that she almost screamed Save  It's too late, and rushing out alone will not help, and will also lead to death.  Yutong may seem carefree on weekdays, but she is actually a delicate and independent girl.  At this moment, even though she was in extreme panic, her reason told her that she must be calm and restrained.  The little girl calmed down abruptly. This kind of concentration is not something ordinary people can have.  So she really witnessed a killing, which for a teenage girl.  It's really cruel.  The murderer left immediately. Yutong had no time to check whether the Fang family villagers were still alive, so he followed the murderer alertly She had already been keenly aware of a problem. Regardless of who the murderer was, the Fang family villagers were killed today.  , it is likely to be closely related to something happening at the master¡¯s house.  I have always had no clues, but today I can say that I can't find any clues even if I try hard to find them, and it takes no effort to get them.  It's just that the price was too heavy, but it was paid for by dozens of lives of the Fang family The man in black who committed the murder obviously didn't expect that in the wilderness.  There would be witnesses, and they would never have thought that the witnesses would be so bold as to follow them.  Therefore, he was so careless that he never noticed the tail behind him.  Yutong followed them and saw them changing into blood clothes halfway and entering Yuhang City.  First, they entered a house to rest. They thought this was their place to stay, and they didn't want one of them to come back.  Yutong thought immediately.  This person should be going to meet the mastermind behind the scenes, but she never expected it.  The final destination turned out to be the Yuhang County Government How could it be possible Yutong was shocked, how could this happen? Her mind was filled with questions.  But I dare not stay too long. Such important news must be informed to the lady as soon as possible ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~ Yuhang County Government Office, a person directly entered the study of Li Feng, the county magistrate.  "Has everything been solved?" A middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his hands, facing the wall, and asked without looking back.  "Yes, there are more than forty people in the Fang family, not a single one is left. Kill them all!" "Is there any mistake?" "Absolutely not, the hands and feet are clean" "That's very good, by the way, the one who provided the information is Rao Zhou.  Where is the businessman? It¡¯s a coincidence that if he hadn¡¯t provided the information and the idiots in Fangjiacun happened to be so lucky, things would have been a bit tricky. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the ship has been tampered with and will remain at the bottom of the Qiantang River forever¡±  "Very good!" The middle-aged man smiled, but the smile made people feel eerie and cold, and continued: "There are no clues here. Then we can only check the past. The fire case in Qiantang County that year  Chen Qi, now you are busy again!" "Go and report to the young master that the matter has been settled. Please rest assured." Before leaving, the middle-aged man asked worriedly: "That's right.  "How well did you control the location of the crime?" "It's definitely in Qiantang County!" "That's good! This will save the county from trouble and a bad reputation for political performance Alas, Fangjia Village is in Yuhang County, and I still can't escape.  Oh, it¡¯s really troublesome!¡± The middle-aged man sighed: ¡°Remember, find someone to find the crime scene in time tomorrow and report it to the police¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But Lin Zhao was a little strange after receiving the invitation. Isn¡¯t Mu Sihong in Jiangning? Why did he suddenly come to Hangzhou? Is it possible?  Did he come after me specially? Lin Zhao smiled softly, feeling that he was not that charming It was just an invitation from a beauty, so it seemed inappropriate not to go.  On the Lantern Festival, I had already refused once in Qinhuai River. Although it was well-intentioned, it might also be because of my own sentiments.  Now that people have come all the way from Jiangning to Hangzhou, it would seem a bit unkind to refuse such a warm invitation Go, of course you have to go!  Speaking of which, Lin Zhao also wanted to see what Jiang Ning was doing.What does she look like? Thinking of those lantern riddles on the Lantern Festival, I thought that this girl was at least smart and talented The next evening, when Lin Zhao came to the West Lake, a gorgeously decorated flower boat had already docked in front of the broken bridge.  , the huge "Mu" red light is clearly visible.  After arriving, Lin Zhao discovered that he was really being sentimental.  I thought that Miss Mu only invited me, but in fact there were quite a few scholars and celebrities from Hangzhou It seems that Jiang Ning¡¯s trip is about to turn into a Hangzhou oiran, okay!  After all, I am from Jiangning, so I will come to cheer her up today!  "Every scholar who boarded the ship showed off a little, saying his name, giving a gift, and saying something like "I admire you."  Lin Zhao came empty-handed, just handed over the invitation, and said warmly: "Jiangning Lin Zhao" "Lin Zhao? Are you the Mr. Lin who guessed the lantern riddles on the Lantern Festival?" The attendants who greeted him at the door were surprised. They were Mu.  Sihong's cronies naturally knew everything about what happened by the Qinhuai River on the night of Shangyuan.  Mr. Lin, who guessed the lantern riddle correctly but left voluntarily, is definitely famous.  "Yes, Lin Zhao!" "Master Lin, please go this way!" A maid immediately stepped forward to guide him, her attitude was quite polite.  At the same time, someone has already reported the news to his own lady.  Mu Sihong had given instructions before, so he asked the attendants to pay more attention to Lin Zhao.  "He's here!" Mu Sihong was so excited when she received the news that she even stood up from the couch.  The maid who didn't know why was surprised Then she thought about the sudden arrival in Hangzhou for no reason, and she suddenly realized, could it be that the young lady likes Mr. Lin, and she came to Hangzhou all because of him? "Good luck taking care of him!" Mu Sihong ordered, and continued to be happy.  Dress up.  Finally, we boarded Mu Sihong¡¯s flower boat, but the location changed from Jiangning to Hangzhou, and from the Qinhuai River to the West Lake.  However, the decoration on the ship and the beauties have not changed.  The decoration in the flower cabin is not magnificent, but more fresh and elegant, without losing elegance, and appropriately expresses the identity and taste of the owner.  As soon as you enter, you will feel something unique, which is very different from the ordinary romantic place. It is this uniqueness that doubles Mu Sihong's worth.  Scholars and celebrities, those who pretend to be noble and elegant, are more likely to flock to them.  It seems that this Mu Sihong is really unusual. Even before they meet, Lin Zhao has already developed a favorable impression of him.  At this moment, there was a commotion at the door, and two young people came hand in hand.  Lin Zhao had already sat down, and he didn't care at first. He didn't want to look up and see Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Hong It's not strange for Chen Hong to be in Hangzhou, but what about Zhao Zhongshan? He didn't know about the situation of these guys leaving the capital to escape.  With a change of mind, he already figured out that his father was the king of Yuhang County, so it was not surprising that he appeared here.  Chen Hong was quite lucky. Just after his father's ban was lifted, he received an invitation from Mu Sihong.  This made the boy excited for a long time. He had tried so hard to meet her in Jiangning but could not get it, but now the beauty took the initiative to invite him. He was really flattered.  Of course, he was worried that his father would be blamed and punished if he found out, so he took the opportunity to drag in the bored Fu Shuihou.  Zhao Zhongshan was also used to being a playboy in Bianjing, so naturally he would not refuse such sincerity, so he followed Chen Hong to join in the fun.  Not wanting to get on the boat, he realized that Lin Zhao was also there, and Zhao Zhongshan's eyes suddenly became a little unnatural.  If Lin Zhao hadn't beaten Zhao Hao, why would he have gone all the way to Hangzhou? He was scolded by his brother.  It is estimated that after father Zhao Zongyong comes back, he will also be punished together.  Zhao Zhongshan is the kind of person who doesn't reflect on himself, so he naturally hates Lin Zhao.  The situation in Hangzhou during this period was unusual. The elder brother repeatedly told him not to act rashly, but Zhao Zhongshan didn't think anything of it.  But when we met today, how could we control our emotions so well? His eyes suddenly felt like spitting fire, and there was definitely a chance to find trouble.  Especially Chen Hong, following Zhao Zhongshan¡¯s gaze, also saw Lin Zhao.  The so-called enemies were extremely jealous when they met. Chen Hong's eyes almost popped out at this moment, his gaze could almost kill people, and he was so angry that he gritted his teeth.  Especially thinking about the humiliating experience at the Qinhuai River that night, his face was full of anger Mu Sihong also invited him tonight? Chen Hong felt even worse.  When he found that Zhao Zhongshan beside him also had resentment in his eyes, Chen Hong secretly laughed in his heart Lin Zhao had been looking at the two people from a distance, knowing that today they were on the same road again.  With these two dandy boys here, I won't have any leisure tonight.  However, our principle is that we will not offend others unless they offend us, but if someone is not discerning, he will definitely fight back mercilessly.  If someone wants to humiliate themselves, they will never be stingy and polite Lin Zhao smiled faintly, glanced at the two of them casually, and then lowered his head to drink, seemingly not caring at all.  When Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Honggang were about to step forward to say something, they heard footsteps behind them and someone called out: "Zhongshan, are you there too?" Zhao Zhongshan came back to his senses, couldn't help being surprised, and said hurriedly: "Uncle Huang,  Are you here too?¡±   Emperor's uncle? On the flower boat, there was a sudden surprise (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 102: Beauty as Jade

    Uncle Huang, a very respected status, is a bit scary!  Lin Zhao looked up and saw that the person he came to was no more than 30 years old. He had a slightly dark complexion and big ears. He looked a bit majestic.  However, his behavior and movements are quite polite, and there are a few strands of scribe's temperament that are erratic.  Since Zhao Zhongshan calls him the imperial uncle, he must be one of the younger sons of Pu Wang Zhao Yunrang!  Song Zhenzong had only one son, Renzong Zhao Zhen. Emperor Renzong regretted that he had no children, so he only adopted Zhao Zongshi, the thirteenth son of King Pu.  After this man became Emperor Yingzong, he treated his brothers very well. Zhao Yun had almost all of his more than 20 sons become princes and county kings, so that at present, the kings and titles of the Song Dynasty were almost monopolized by the Puwang family.  ¡°I just don¡¯t know which one this is? In short, Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t have a good impression of their family.  But in fact, he guessed wrong, and Lin Zhao was shocked as a result.  The visitor's name was Zhao Shiju, and he was not from the "Zong" generation of Prince Pu's Mansion. He was not even a descendant of Song Taizong at all. His status was rather special.  As we all know, the founder of the Song Dynasty was Taizu Zhao Kuangyin. Unfortunately, he died young and unknown.  The most regrettable thing is that the throne was not passed on to his son after his death.  After his younger brother Zhao Guangyi succeeded to the throne, the throne fell to Taizong's line, and has been passed down to the current Zhao Xu.  Although several sons of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, such as Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang, died early, they all left heirs.  Zhao Dezhao gave birth to two sons, Zhao Weixian and Zhao Weineng.  Zhao Weineng had three more sons, the youngest of whom was called Zhao Congzhi, and several more sons, one of whom was named Zhao Shiju.  In short, Zhao Shiju is the fourth grandson of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin!  Zhao Zhongshan is the fifth generation grandson of Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi.  The Zhao royal family is a family, so it is natural to call them "uncle" when they meet.  After Zhao Er seized his eldest brother's throne, he was very wary of the descendants of his eldest brother.  Behind the untimely deaths of brothers Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang, there are some inexplicable things.  However, in order to show their deep brotherhood, emperors of all dynasties nominally gave preferential treatment to the descendants of the Taizu lineage.  There are many people who have been granted kingships and marquisships, but Zhao Shiju is not the eldest son's direct grandson. Although he is a member of the clan, he only has the title of General Shenwu now.  This person looks like he is only thirty years old, but he is actually nearly forty years old.  The kind that looks younger.  Zhao Shiju was obsessed with painting and was famous among the clan.  He was an idle clan member and did not work in Liangzhe Road. He came to Hangzhou two years ago and was attracted by the beautiful scenery of the West Lake and the Fuchun River in the upper reaches of Qiantang.  He was so obsessed with it that he couldn't extricate himself, and even vowed to paint all the beautiful scenery of West Lake and Fuchun He even specifically asked Zongzheng Temple to stay in Hangzhou for this purpose. The emperor did not object to this kind of thing, and Emperor Yingzong agreed when he was there  Come on.  Zhao Shiju is a man who loves landscapes and is obsessed with calligraphy and painting.  Why are you suddenly interested in Fengyue Hongchen tonight? It can be seen that no matter how noble a person is, he cannot resist the temptation of beauty!  "I was wandering around the lake tonight and saw the bright lights here. I heard that the beauty was hosting a banquet here, so you are here too, so you came to join in the fun!" Zhao Shiju laughed, and his words seemed to be very graceful.  Zhao Zhongshan said with a smile: "Well, Mu Sihong, the first leader in Jiangning, is famous far and wide. I didn't expect that even the emperor's uncle would be interested But if the emperor's uncle comes here, if his aunt finds out about it, will he  "Zhao Shiju's wife is also a famous beauty, and she is usually very loving.  Zhao Shiju shook his head and said: "It doesn't matteryour aunt is not that stingy person" "Uncle, please!" Zhao Zhongshan's title is much higher than that of Zhao Shiju, but the seniority is there, and it is appropriate to be more respectful.  When passing in front of Lin Zhao.  Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Hong were furious, with joy and anger evident in their expressions.  Zhao Shiju saw this and couldn't help but wonder: "Do you know each other? Why don't you introduce me to my uncle?" Zhao Zhongshan said: "Uncle, this person is the famous Lin Zhao. The former chief registrar of Honglu Temple, now Hangzhou  / The official of the Municipal Shipping Department was promoted. " "Is it Lin Zhao, Lin Dongyang, who investigated the murder of the Liao envoy and went to Liao to promote our country's prestige?" Zhao Shiju seemed to admire him, but he only talked about Lin Zhao's glorious deeds.  On the contrary, the more famous "heroic" deeds of Tang Jie and Zhao Hao were not mentioned.  There seemed to be something vaguely weird about his expression.  Lin Zhao looked up and found that Zhao Shiju seemed to be very interested in him and was looking up and down.  There seems to be a strong desire to explore in the seemingly calm eyes, and behind the curiosity, there seems to be a vague disdain.  This kind of disdain is completely different from Zhao Zhongshan and others. It is not blind arrogance, but a kind of strong self-confidence.  Therefore, with just one glance, Lin Zhao felt that this Zhao Shiju was not simple.  "Your Majesty, that's a compliment!" Lin Zhao responded softly. There was no enmity or enmity between them, just be polite and don't offend each other even if they don't have a close friendship.  Zhao Shiju shook his head and said: "Young talent, you are well-deserved. Come to my house for a drink when you have time?" "Thank you for your kindness! It's just that I have a low status and don't dare to disturb you!" Lin Zhao vaguely felt that this Zhao Shiju was not entirely kind-hearted.  Good intentions, so I declined politely.    Zhao Shiju shook his head gently and sighed: "That's such a pity" This man was quite well-educated and did not show any displeasure.  "General Shenwu invites you, so shameless You really don't know what's good or bad!" Chen Hong from behind suddenly jumped out to accuse.  Lin Zhao didn't know what rank Zhao Shiju was in, nor did he want to know. Zuo was just an idle clan member.  Of course, at least until now, Lin Zhao is not disgusted with General Zhao, nor does he have any hostility.  But who is Chen Hong? Is he obviously here to stir up trouble? "Oh, isn't this Chen Hong? I haven't seen you for a few days. I miss you so much as my teacher. Are you okay?" Lin Zhao was not polite and joked that day.  Chen Hong is so far-sighted as a teacher.  When they heard this, everyone knew there was something fishy. Chen Hong blushed and couldn't say a word. It was so embarrassing.  Zhao Shiju looked at it and saw that the situation was much better than expected!  Then he came forward to be a peacemaker and said with a smile: "Forget it, Dongyang must be busy with official business and will not be free. Let's talk about it later when we have the opportunity." At this moment, the ring robe made a soft sound, the bead curtain swayed, and a radiant beauty slowly walked out.  It immediately attracted everyone's attention.  Everyone in the cabin, including Lin Zhao and Chen Hong, saw Mu Sihong's true face for the first time.  She has red phoenix eyes, crescent eyebrows, and long eyelashes. Her eyes are as deep as lake water, and their watery appearance is particularly charming.  ??The red lips are beautiful, and she smiles charmingly, with two shallow dimples looming, making her even more charming.  The beauty's skin is white and tender, and her beauty mark is cleverly decorated, making her slightly charming and enchanting, just right.  She is dressed in red, gorgeous but not vulgar, with a slender and flexible waist, and her chest is undulating with mountains, showing a perfect curve.  She has a graceful figure and a charming smile. She is really beautiful and full of temptation Although she is a promiscuous woman, her behavior seems to have the temperament of a lady.  Compared with the daughter of the boudoir, she does not appear weak, and is vaguely toned. At this time, she moves lightly and gracefully.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  Chen Hong was stunned, his eyes almost straightened. He was interested in Mu Sihong before, but he never expected that she would be so beautiful.  Look at that smart and powerful waist, and the small buttocks that can't be covered by a dress, they are so attractive.  Unlike some weak women, they can't withstand the torture in bed, so how can they enjoy themselves to the fullest? She is such a beauty, so there is no need to worry about pity for her. If her toned waist muscles can cater to her, she will definitely be in a state of ecstasy  The pervert was almost drooling as he thought about it.  However, when he saw Zhao Zhongshan beside him, who was also looking lewd, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.  If this man also fell in love with Mu Sihong, how could he win the fight? He didn't think carefully and lured the wolf into the house!  Chen Hong regretted bringing Zhao Zhongshan here with him Lin Zhao was much calmer, without so many compliments, and his thoughts were not so obscene.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun around her are both beauties. They have been eye-catching for a long time, so Lin Dongyang's taste is naturally much higher.  ¡°However, it must be admitted that Mu Sihong is indeed good-looking, and there are many differences between her and Meng and Gu¡¯s children.  Meng Ruoying was born in a wealthy family, but she became a capable person because she took care of the family business. Gu Yuelun was a cute and well-behaved Xiaojiabiyu.  Mu Sihong's biggest characteristic is that she is charming, delicate and touching, charming but not vulgar, which is very consistent with the style of Fengyue and Hongchen But when it comes to amorous feelings, she is of lower origin and younger than Xiao.  Guanyin is much worse in comparison.  As for appearance, compared with the quiet and elegant Chai Minyan, the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, she is not on the same level.  But the combination of many elements makes Mu Sihong look unique Especially vaguely, she seems to have a bit of wild beauty, which is quite inconsistent with her identity.  But I have to say that this inadvertently made her even more unique Lin Zhao noticed that Zhao Shiju's eyes were fluctuating across from him. This is normal, man!  But he quickly restrained himself. Even though he was already in his thirties, mature and stable, the fact that he could resist such beauty so easily showed his self-control.  Or maybe there is something more attractive to him that makes him ignore the temptation of beauty.  Generally speaking, this kind of people can often do great things "Welcome everyone to enjoy the honor. I am very happy and grateful" Mu Sihong opened her red lips lightly and exhaled like orchid. Her sweet voice was very enjoyable.  "It is truly an honor for us to have the honor to see Miss Mu's beauty that is comparable to that of an immortal" Chen Hong was the first to flatter her.  Mu Sihong smiled and said: "Thank you Mr. Chen for your kind wordsI guess these two are General Shenwu and Marquis Fushui? I am really flattered by the two of you for honoring me" The seats were arranged by the attendants, and the identity map of the seats has been reported.  For her, it is clear in her heart.  "Miss Mu, you're welcome!" Zhao Shiju nodded lightly, while Zhao Zhongshan smiled and was about to say something Unfortunately, Mu Sihong just said hello casually and turned around I saw Mu Sihong looking at Lin Zhao  Youyou said: "Are you Mr. Lin Zhao?" As he spoke, a pair of beautiful eyes were filled with affection.?, looked up and down at this young master who had longed for him for a long time.  (To be continued. 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 103: Phantom by the Lake

    Mu Sihong was very curious about Lin Zhao. Anyone who can quickly guess those lantern riddles must be smart. Someone who can write "leaning against the door and looking back, but sniffing the green plums" must be talented, understanding, and reject the temptation of beauty.  He must be a gentle gentleman.  Dare to anger the prime minister to death and punch the prince, which shows that this person has courage and courage to take action.  By this standard, Lin Zhao is simply perfecta candidate for a perfect husband, but Mu Sihong's heart is full of hatred and she has no intention of thinking too much about her children's personal relationship.  She had high expectations for him, Lin Zhao, but not in this regard.  Now that we have met, my first impression is pretty good. I can¡¯t say that he is suave, but he is also a handsome young man.  If it were a crooked melon and cracked jujube, Mu Sihong might not be willing to do it even if it was just for fun.  The eyes and manners are elegant and calm, unlike Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Hong, who are disgusted by the sight of them.  It's good not to be moved by beauty, but is he upright and polite? Or does he simply despise me? I heard that the daughter of the Meng family in Jiangning is a great beauty.  For no reason, Mu Sihong was a little worried and a little disappointed But overall, she was really flattered today, and the number of guests who came greatly exceeded her expectations.  The celebrities in Hangzhou arrived, the two expected protagonists Lin Zhao and Chen Hong arrived, and two clan members unexpectedly showed up uninvited, which was of great benefit to their reputation in Hangzhou.  Moreover, Zhao Zhongshan, the master, seems to be at odds with Lin Zhao It just so happens that the greater the conflict between Lin Zhao and them, the better, which is a good thing for himself.  Of course, there is no need to do much to add fuel to the flames In fact, there is no need to do anything. Chen Hong and the others are just idiots, and they are so jealous.  All he needs to do is get closer to Lin Zhao.  "Mr. Lin, I missed you that day without seeing you. I miss you so much!" Mu Sihong's words immediately aroused the envy, jealousy and hatred of many people.  "Really, how could you be so rude to a beautiful lady and treat Miss Mu so poorly!" The accusation suddenly became overwhelming.  "However, the slave family knows that Mr. Lin is considerate and caring, and the slave family is deeply grateful!" Mu Sihong then changed the topic and was as tender as water.  Her beautiful eyes were even more affectionate, all falling on Lin Zhao as if there was no one else around.  Others just paid it back, Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Hong's expressions immediately became unnatural, and their resentment was beyond words.  Zhao Shiju sat aside, watching in his eyes, silent.  Lin Zhao responded: "Miss Mu, you are polite. I made my own decision that day. If there is anything wrong, please forgive me!" "Where?" Mu Sihong's eyes were filled with tenderness, and she shook her head and said: "Young Master Lin has a delicate mind.  I understand, this kindness will be kept in my heart" "UhLin Zhao suddenly had black lines in his head. Are all the women in the Song Dynasty so unrestrained? Even in the midst of a romantic scene, isn't this speech too straightforward? No way.  Ignoring other men around her, is this obviously making other people jealous? Furthermore, does she really care so much about herself and be so affectionate? As expected, the man here.  Many of them had thoughts about Mu Sihong, but now all of them have died down and their interest has waned.  Of course, Lin Zhao was naturally jealous and aggrieved, especially Chen Hong, whose eyes were almost murderous The flower boat dinner began in this atmosphere.  The owner Mu Sihong noticed the vague disharmonious factors, so he just ignored them and even condoned them intentionally.  The purpose is intriguing.  ¡° Ancient banquets, especially in such an arty world, naturally included poems and songs.  Soon someone suggested that he write poems and lyrics for fun and give them to Miss Mu.  Zhao Shiju added another bonus by painting a painting in public and writing a poem as a gift to Mu Sihong.  Therefore, a group of Hangzhou scholars and celebrities naturally refused to lag behind.  Chen Hong was even more positive. This was what he was good at, and he just used it to please Mu Sihong. He immediately took the lead in writing a poem and said: "The silk threads of the willows are made soft, and the wisps of smoke are woven into sorrow."  "Begonias have not yet rained, pear blossoms have snowed first, and half of the spring is gone."  Now it is difficult to recall the past, and return to dreams around the Qin Tower.  Your heart is only on the clove branch and the cardamom tip.  As soon as the words came to the ground, led by Zhao Zhongshan, there was an immediate response.  Mu Sihong also nodded slightly, her literary talent was pretty good, especially at the end, she conveyed her love through poetry, which was very affectionate.  If it was said that Chen Hong composed it impromptu, Lin Zhao would never believe it. Although this guy was quite talented and learned, it was not easy to write such beautiful poems in an instant.  The delicate description of spring is just right, lest I forget the deep feelings.  At the end, he seems shy, but expresses his admiration very straightforwardly.  I don¡¯t know how long this feeling has been brewing. It¡¯s probably an old work that was prepared long ago.  It is indeed true. When they were in Jiangning, there was a poetry exchange between Chen Hong and Mu Sihong. The two men racked their brains and meditated hard to prepare a wonderful poem to impress the beauty.  Unfortunately, it was blocked by Lin Zhao at the Qinhuai River, and he left in a hurry. It took several revisions before it was finalized.  Even more painstaking effort was put into choosing words and sentences. Originally, the last sentence was: Love is only here If it were given to Mu Sihong alone, it would be no problem to write it like this, and the love would be fully revealed.  But today the public is a little embarrassed, so they have to make slight changes.  I wrote this poem before to masturbate, but I didn¡¯t expect MuChen Hong was overjoyed that Hong came to Hangzhou, and all his hard work finally paid off!  After reciting the lyrics of the song, Chen Hong looked at the others around him with a smile on his face, feeling very proud.  Some Hangzhou scholars present could not help but shake their heads or sigh.  Some of them are indeed not as talented as Chen Hong, and the time is too short. How can they quickly come up with good sentences to suit the situation? But not everyone has Chen Hong's early cheating behavior.  Furthermore, Chen Hong's father was the magistrate of Qiantang County, so it was difficult to refute his reputation easily So Chen Hong instantly became a leader and became famous, while Zhao Shiju had already started painting.  A picture of the spring scenery of the West Lake has begun to take shape. The scenery of the lakes and mountains is vivid on the paper. It can be seen that his painting skills are quite good.  However, it is hard to say whether Chen Hongzhi's work can be inscribed on it, at least Lin Zhaoshang remained calm "Lin Dongyang, what about you?" Upon seeing this, Zhao Zhongshan smiled and asked proactively. It was obvious what his intention was.  " In comparison, Chen Hong is no longer as arrogant and proud as last time. He has learned a lot and is no longer as reckless as last time.  Although Lin Zhao has no reputation for talent, he still has classic masterpieces, so you have to be on guard!  The last time Qinhuaihe guessed lantern riddles, it had a big blow to Chen Hong's self-confidence But then he thought about it, he had spent many days and polished it several times to come up with this beautiful sentence. Lin Zhao could not easily come up with it in a short time, so he barely recovered a little.  Lucky confidence.  To be honest, Lin Zhao is not very interested in this kind of activity.  It was hard to refuse Mu Sihong's warm invitation, and since I really had nothing to do, I came out of curiosity.  I just didn't expect that enemies met Chen Hong and Zhao Zhongshan on a narrow road. As for poetryZhao Zhongshan and Chen Hong didn't know their last names again? Seeing everyone looking at him, Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh, I won't offend anyone unless they offend me.  But why are you always looking for trouble There is no way, this will definitely be another scene where you pretend to be cool and get slapped in the face!  You know, Lin Dongyang is a master who never admits defeat or accepts weakness Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Miss Mu invites you kindly, so you're welcome" He muttered casually: "The embroidered hibiscus smiled and flew away.  Lining cheeks.  Only when the eyes are moving can people guess.  "One side is charming and charming, and the other side is filled with tenderness and deep feelings."  The moon moves and the flowers and shadows promise to come back again.  There is no way, poetry is not what I am good at, I can only "learn from it" when necessary.  It's just that my knowledge is limited, so I can't think of a more appropriate poem for the moment, so I can only make up the numbers.  The literary talent is excellent, but the content is more straightforward and affectionate than Chen Hong's song.  When Mu Sihong heard this, her pretty face turned red, and her heart suddenly felt ripples.  The first few sentences describe myself very aptly, especially the little daughter's mentality, which is vividly described.  It's just that the woman is trapped in love at the end, and the pen is about lovesickness Is this what he imagined? As for the last sentence, the moon moves and the shadow of the flowers makes an appointment to come again Is it his hint, the agreement? A poem of affectionate words, written by a man  How should I explain the writing about a woman with such tenderness and sweetness? Mu Sihong suddenly felt a complicated emotion in her heart.  Chen Hong's expression suddenly became unnatural. When Mu Sihong looked at his work, he obviously didn't have such a reaction As for who has the upper hand in the two works, the difference is not very obvious, so the decision lies entirely with Mu Sihong.  .  When the time struck, Zhao Shiju also took advantage of the situation and said: "The painting has been completed. As for the inscription, Miss Mu will come in person!" The decision-making power was suddenly handed over to Mu Sihong's hands. Everyone stared at Miss Mu, looking forward to the beauty's decision Mu Si  Hong smiled slightly, without saying a word, stepped forward and wrote on the painting: The beautiful lotus smiles After finishing the two lines of Juanxiu's handwriting, Mu Sihong put down the pen, looking at Lin Zhao affectionately with her beautiful eyes, standing high and low.  Judgment.  The beauty stared at her, and Lin Zhao was really moved when he saw it. This little girl Chen Hong on the side was suddenly jealous and almost going crazy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao went to the banquet, while Su An went out to investigate as usual, but unexpectedly got a shocking news.  Last night, dozens of illegal salt dealers were killed in Yuhang County. They died tragically. They were only discovered at noon and reported to the police.  By the time Qiantang County officials rushed to inspect the site and verify it, it was already afternoon, and the news would not reach Hangzhou until now It immediately caused an uproar in Hangzhou. Su An knew the seriousness, so he rushed back overnight to wait by the West Lake.  Inform Lin Zhao immediately. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? unexpectedly discovered a ghost figure, the body is agile and can move up and down. At first glance, it seems that he has good skills.  At first, I thought this person would be harmful to Lin Zhao and others, but later I found out that he was sneaky and deliberately avoided everyone.  Su An couldn't help but be very curious. Even when Lin Zhao and many Hangzhou scholars and celebrities disembarked and left, they remained calm and observed in the darkness.  He clearly saw this ghostly shadow jumping onto a flower boat. On the red light on the bow of the boat, the huge word "Mu" was very eye-catching (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome  You comeQidian votes for recommendations and monthly votes, ps: Thank you to book friends for the reward like memories!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 104: Emerging from the Water

    In the dark night, the Hangzhou government office is still brightly lit.  Zhizhou Zheng Xie was walking back and forth in the room, restless!  It has only been a few months since I took office in Hangzhou. I hold two positions and am very busy. I have no political achievements but a lot of troubles.  Just last night, a major murder occurred on the ground in Qiantang County, with forty-one people dead.  Since the founding of the dynasty, apart from rebellions, there have been very few murders on this scale.  " When the news comes out, it will definitely alarm the temple. Maybe the officials will be furious. At least the officials will definitely take action after hearing the news and write a letter to impeach themselves.  Questioning and censure from the court are inevitable. The top priority now is to find out the case. If there is no explanation, how can I bear the responsibility? I am really annoyed!  According to the clues currently available, there was a large amount of sea salt at the murder scene. Judging from the physical characteristics of the deceased, he may be a common person drying salt on the beach.  Selling private salt, we can now draw a rough inference.  Could it be a conflict between private salt dealers? Could it be that simple? If you explain it to the court in this way, you will immediately question yourself. Why is private salt sales so rampant in Hangzhou? Although I have just taken office, this governance  Unwholesome crimes cannot be punished.  What's more, if the conflict between private salt dealers can reach this level, the responsibility will be even greater.  Zheng Xie is in a hurry. Logically speaking, the prison sentence is the responsibility of Tongpan, but Hangzhou Tongpan is temporarily vacant, so such a difficult matter is burdened on him.  What is even more annoying is that he has just arrived in Hangzhou and is not familiar with the place where he lives. His understanding of all aspects is not deep, so it is very difficult to investigate the case.  Therefore, it is rare to rely on Chen Qi, the magistrate of Qiantang County.  Chen Qi is even more miserable. Things are troublesome and the responsibility is certainly heavy, but he could have avoided taking this responsibility.  The location of the crime was indeed in his Qiantang County, but it was only a few miles away from the border of Yuhang County. This luck was really unlucky.  Fortunately, after investigation, it was found that these private salt dealers were all from Fangjia Village in Yuhang County, so Li Feng, the magistrate of Yuhang County, could not escape his involvement.  There is someone who carries it with me and works hard together.  Chen Qi felt somewhat comforted.  The real trouble is that the case is also related to the sale of illegal salt, which makes the matter even more complicated.  Recently, anything with the word "salt" will make him nervous.  At such a critical time, a case of illegal salt trafficking arises. If this matter is not handled properly, it will definitely cause an uproar, to be serious.  It may be life-threatening.  Chen Qi was naturally extremely nervous, so he first reported to Lord Zhizhou.  He immediately rushed to the Prince's Mansion of Yuhang County to meet Zhao Zhongye, Duke of Dongyang County.  The sudden murder broke the spring water in Hangzhou, causing a sudden uproar and a tendency to become turbulent at any time. The situation is not optimistic.  Zhao Zhongshan came back from the West Lake with a frown on his face. When he saw his elder brother's serious expression, he asked about it and found out that something serious had happened.  "There have been fewer and fewer people selling illegal salt in the past few years, and they have been taking strict precautions recently. How can there still be problems?" Zhao Zhongye was a little angry.  Chen Qi complained: "The person is from Li Feng in Yuhang County. We have no control at all In fact, there have always been salt sellers. This is not surprising. The key is who is behind the scenes?" "Yes, this is  It was much more ruthless than ours back then. All forty-one people were silenced. That was really courageous!" Zhao Zhongye had a sneer on his lips and his expression was extremely solemn.  "So, wouldn't it be a vendetta between salt lords?" Zhao Zhongshan thought of things relatively simply at first, after hearing what his elder brother and Chen Qi said.  Only then did I gradually realize the seriousness of the matter.  Zhao Zhongye shook his head and said: "No, the purpose of the person who did it is definitely not that simple. What exactly did he want to do? Think about the most direct consequences of this matter?" "The murder of more than forty people must be  It needs to be reported to the court, and the case involves illegal salt" Chen Qi didn't continue, and was already sweating.  Zhao Zhongye nodded and said: "That's right. The most direct impact is that the salt affairs issue in Hangzhou and even the two Zhejiang Roads will inevitably be exposed Now, the imperial court can be open and aboveboard and intervene in the investigation of the salt affairs in the two Zhejiang Provinces" "It won't be so serious, right?  "Zhao Zhongshan suddenly realized that the matter was far more terrifying than imagined.  Chen Qi kept wiping the good water on his forehead and said: "Yes, if this is really the case, then we" Zhao Zhongye said worriedly: "The official purpose of sending Lin Zhao here is to alert the snake. Maybe he has already done something about the two Zhejiang roads.  Is the salt officer suspicious? It's fine now. It just gave him an excuse to intervene. How could he let it go?" "Who is behind it?" Chen Qi asked in a trembling voice, "Is it possible?  "Is it someone sent by the government?" "Or is it Lin Zhao? Is it his treacherous plan?" After saying this, Zhao Zhongshan himself didn't believe that Lin Zhao shouldn't be so terrible.  Zhao Zhongye shook his head and said: "They want to alert the snake and investigate the case, but they will not use this method. After all, more than 40 lives were lost.""By the way, are there any clues to the case now?" "No!  Chen Qi smiled bitterly and said: "There are no clues at the crime scene. It is a dense forest trail by the Qiantang River. No one goes there at night."  It was only at noon today that the woodcutter discovered it and came to report it to the official.  " "No clues?" Zhao Zhongye shook his head and said: "Then how should we investigate this case? How can the purpose be so simple after so much effort and so much effort?" "Young Master, what do you mean?" Chen Qi was already a little confused.  Zhao Zhongye asked: "Mr. Chen, you told me that there are no clues at the scene, so where should the government start the investigation?" "Of course it is the identity of the deceased and the related people" "There are results.  "?" Chen Qi said: "The deceased are all from Fangjia Village, Yuhang County, there is nothing special They may have gone to the riverside yesterday to deliver goods to a private salt dealer in Raozhou But there is already news, then  The boat of the Raozhou people sank in the middle of the river" Shipwreck? This is to cut off all clues! Zhao Zhongye said loudly: "Then these people in Fangjia Village must have clues, otherwise it would be meaningless to set up this trap The background of those people  Have you investigated the past?" "I have been very peaceful these past few years.  They also participated in selling salt a few years ago. They followed Tang QingyuanTang" When Chen Qi said this, he couldn't help but stuttered and was speechless. Zhao Zhongye sneered and said: "You have discovered it too, right?  After going around in such a big circle, here is their real purpose!  "Brother, who is Tang Qingyuan?" Zhao Zhongshan was full of questions, but no one paid any attention to him. Chen Qi said in horror: "Is it possible that Tang Qingyuan's family retaliated for revenge? No, their whole family was killed in the fire that night  Could he be one of their subordinates or friends?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so, maybe someone wants to kill someone with a borrowed knife!¡±  "Zhao Zhongye said thoughtfully: "Did you notice it?  Liangzhe Road Salt Tea is not our family" "Young Master, are you talking about that group of people?" Zhao Zhongye nodded and said, "Yes, they used to hide in the dark and share the pie. I thought they just turned a blind eye.  Just close your eyes and let everyone make money.  Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a problem caused by raising tigers, and now it wants to use the court's sword to deal with us, and then dominate" "But in this way, the court will pay attention to the salt affairs of the two Zhejiang roads, and it will be a shame.  They are not much better" Chen Qi promptly reminded. "Yes!  "Zhao Zhongye also wondered: "This is what I am puzzled about. What good does this do to them? The gain outweighs the loss Maybe this is not their true purpose.  But what do they want? The most terrifying thing is that until now, we have not even figured out the true identity and intentions of our opponents" Zhao Zhongshan couldn't understand what the elder brother was saying at all, but he could learn from the conversation  He could tell that someone was going to deal with them, and he was afraid that something big would happen. "Young Master, what should we do now?" Chen Qi was confused and confused. Zhao Zhongye pondered for a moment and said, "Zhongshan, give it to your father immediately.  The king delivers the letter.  Let him come back as soon as possible" This responsibility is too heavy and he can no longer bear it. "Yes!  " "County Magistrate Chen, you can just investigate the case as usual hereyou still have to pay attention to it. As for the mistakes everywhere, I will find a way to find someone to make up for them" Zhao Zhongye ordered: "However, I expected that  It won't be long before the imperial court sends someone.  At that time, it is the most difficult time to be cautious and the most important thing is not to panic.  No chaos" "Well, I will" Chen Qi knew that the matter had come to this, so he could only face it calmly. "Brother, what about me?" Zhao Zhongshan said: "What can I do to help?"  "You?" Zhao Zhongye hesitated and said with a smile: "Eat what you have to eat and keep playing what you have to play.  " "Brother, I" Zhao Zhongshan suddenly felt a little hurt. Zhao Zhongye shook his head and said: "I tell you to play, you can play, and you can also bring the young master of County Magistrate Chen's family with you" "Young Master, what do you mean?  "It's already this time" Chen Qi was a little surprised. "The more it is now, the more calm and calm it is. Although they are not involved, it is a good side performance Don't forget, there is Lin Zhao who has been  At Hangzhou.  " "Yes, we met at the West Lake in the evening, and we" "What else? Are you jealous, right?" Zhao Zhongye smiled and said: "Go on, don't be afraid, you are a relative of the emperor, can't you compete with him?" "  This" Zhao Zhongshan became more and more confused. Zhao Zhongye said: "You are at odds with Chen Hongsu and Lin Zhao. Now we often see each other in Hangzhou, but you have stopped talking and remain calm.  It's a shame to lose face, but let him doubt you. You are deliberately avoiding him and not daring to offend him This person is good at investigation. In extraordinary times, as in the past, he is more stable" "I understand.  !  "Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Qi both nodded.   "Brother, that's all. I'm afraid it won't work. What's wrong with this kid?" "Yes, I also think that seeing him touring around Hangzhou all day long without making a move, if he says he hasn't done anything at all, I would be surprised.  "I don't believe it." Zhao Zhongye muttered: "It seems like it's time to find something to distract him" "Humph, it's time to teach him a lesson By the way, brother, you're the only one I saw in West Lake today.  Who is here?" "Who?" "Zhao Shiju!" "It's not surprising that he is in Hangzhou" Zhao Zhongye couldn't help but wonder: "It's just that he has always been aloof, so why is he suddenly interested in that romantic land?  "Okay, just perform your duties as agreed, and everything will be fine!" Even so, Zhao Zhongye was still in a state of confusion and found it difficult to settle down.  It doesn¡¯t matter whether the court is investigating or Lin Zhao exists.  He was not very worried, the most frightening thing was the person hidden behind the scenes Who is he? On the flower boat on the West Lake, Mu Sihong also had the same question.  When Yutong sobbed and relayed to her the tragic situation of the murder of the villagers in Fangjia Village, Mu Sihong was shocked, and underneath the fear was deep sadness.  Forty-one living lives are almost the same as what the family encountered back then The sadness of the past and reality came to her heart together, making her sad and bursting into tears At today's dinner, a little bit of joy was completely  It was washed away and nothing was left.  "Have you seen the murderer clearly?" After a long time.  Mu Sihong stopped crying and asked with sobs.  Now that things have come to this, these issues are the top priority.  Yutong shook his head and said: "They were far away and couldn't see clearly, but I followed them back" "Where did they go?" Mu Sihong wanted to know, who is the murderer behind this? "They all live together.  In a private house in Qiantang County, someone later went out and entered the Yuhang County government office" Yutong reported.  Yuhang County Government? Mu Sihong was suddenly shocked. Could it be that the mastermind behind the scenes wasshouldn't it be Qiantang County? Mu Sihong already had a problem.  "I don't know. I saw him enter the county government office easily and didn't come out for a long time I guess" Yutong said: "I didn't dare to delay for too long. This news is too important, so I rushed back to tell the lady.  " Mu Sihong said in a deep voice: "Fangjiacun had a close relationship with the family back then, and it might be a good thing that old cases from that year would be revealed as a result! " "Miss, how about I go check out the secrets in Yuhang County?"  Yutong volunteered.  "That's fine, just be careful!" Fortunately, Yutong arrived in time and accidentally discovered this rare clue. Don't dare to interrupt.  So what if we just find clues? Who should we rely on? Lin Zhao? Can he do it? Countless question marks appeared in his heart for a while, and Mu Sihong was confused!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao was silent for a long time after hearing Su An's report.  With just one sentence, forty-one fresh lives were lost.  Even though they were engaged in illegal activities at the time, such tragic deaths are really sad.  "Have the government found anything?" "Not yet. I only know that the deceased was from Fangjia Village, Yuhang County, and the crime occurred in Qiantang County." "How could this happen?" Lin Zhao was a little confused, and his thoughts were confused.  Su An nodded and said, "There have been fights between the salt gangs before, but never with such bad results" "A fight between the salt gangs?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "Forty-one people died from knife wounds. Let's start.  It was clean and tidy, how could it be done by the villagers of the Yan Gang? Besides, it was only a few dozen tons of salt and it was not worth much. Is it necessary to do this? So the murderer was not killed for money, otherwise Haiyan would not have stayed in place.  "This matter is not simple!" "Young Master, what do you think is wrong?" Lin Zhao shook his head slightly and said, "I can't tell you yet, but one thing is that now the truth about the Hangzhou Salt Affairs has come to light.  Report it to the officials, and the court can justifiably send people to investigate the matter Our previous overt and covert investigations were slow to produce results. Now that we have such an opportunity, I think the officials will not miss it. It's not that they want to shirk responsibility and come to Hangzhou for two.  It¡¯s been months, and I can vaguely notice that the salt affairs in Hangzhou are not simple You can¡¯t figure out the reason alone That¡¯s fine, let¡¯s wait and see what the officials decide!¡± ¡°In this case, this case is really serious.  What a coincidence, just right!" "Don't be too happy!" Lin Zhao sighed: "This is such a coincidence, and it is precisely because of this that it is even more suspicious." "Young master, you are saying?" Su An also noticed.  Things seem to be far from as simple as imagined.  Lin Zhao smiled bitterly and said: "I don't know who he is, but he helped me so much. I have to thank him in person when I see you." As he spoke, his eyes were distant and deep in thought "That's right!" After a moment of silence, Lin Zhao  Then he asked: "You said you saw a master taking over?Mu Sihong's boat?" "Yes, that man behaved very secretly. At least he was good at making light of himself, and he boarded the boat quietly.  After that, there was no movement or harm on the boat. I think I was familiar with everyone on the boat.  "Su An also made some analysis on this. Lin Zhao pondered: "So, this Mu Sihong is not simple!  "During the dinner, he had such a feeling. Mu Sihong was enthusiastic and tender towards him, but Lin Zhao finally realized that there was no sincerity behind her charming smile, and she seemed to be approaching with a purpose Police Academy Development  Her habit made Lin Zhao naturally wary of her Coupled with Su An's discovery, there were more and more mysteries about Mu Sihong. Now, Lin Zhao really began to suspect that she came from Jiangning.  What is Hangzhou's intention? Lin Zhao ordered: "Bozhou, there is no clue to the murders on the left and right. You just keep an eye on Mu Sihong these two days to see if the phantom still appears? You can investigate properly, andinvestigate carefully.  Check Mu Sihong¡¯s background!  "    "good!  " "It's been hard on you these past few days!  " Lin Zhao patted Su An on the shoulder and comforted softly. "It's okay, it's all my responsibility, it should be!  " "Who are they?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but fell into deep thought. The situation in Hangzhou was far more complicated than imagined. I thought the water in West Lake was clear, but now it seems that it is also a lot mixed. Now the problem seems to have surfaced  On the surface of the water, this is definitely just the tip of the iceberg. There are still major problems hidden under the muddy water. It is one thing to report to the official Zhao Xu. It is also crucial to find clues and find out the clues as soon as possible. Now the plan is at a loss.  The breakthrough, or guess, could only come from Mu Sihong's side. The next night, Yutong quietly disembarked and went to Yuhang County again to further explore the origins of the murderers. Yutong acted quickly and cautiously.  She never noticed that there was someone following behind her! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly votes at Qidian.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 105: Trouble is Coming

    Emperor Zhao Xu received reports from Zheng Xie and Lin Zhao at the same time and was furious.  More than forty people were killed, even some heinous salt dealers. Such executions were a great contempt for the authority of the imperial court.  In the past, the national dynasty, Haiyan and Heqing. This kind of thing had been in the throne for two years, especially during the critical period of the beginning of the reform, how can Zhao Yan's face be hung up?  There is also the issue of salt affairs in Hangzhou, and even the entire Liangzhe Road. I had previously planned to let Lin Zhaoming make secret visits and figure it out slowly.  Now it seems that the problem is big.  It's definitely not possible to cook it at such a slow fire. This incident is an excellent excuse. We just take this opportunity to investigate thoroughly.  No matter who it is, who dares to be so arrogant, he will never show mercy.  As for the candidate to preside over the investigation, he already knew it, and Su Shi was very suitable.  Soon, Su Shi was invited to the palace to talk, and he got the official's interest in letting him serve as the general magistrate of Hangzhou.  If it had been a few days ago, Su Shi would have thought that he was demoted because of his impeachment of Wang Anshi.  But today the official said seriously: "You must have heard about the murder of a private salt dealer in Hangzhou. Forty-one people died, and the salt affairs involved are very problematic. I may not feel relieved to send others there. I will go here."  There is a long way to go! "Going to Hangzhou to investigate the major salt affairs case, the emperor's words are obvious, he trusts and values ??himself!  Of course, there may be some intention to let him go out of Beijing, but the resentment and resentment in his heart have been reduced a lot.  "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best to investigate the case thoroughly!" No matter what, Su Shi accepted it willingly.  The emperor's face is one thing, but the 41 lives are also of great importance.  He is a kind and upright man, how could he tolerate such indifference to human life? It is of course his duty to do so.  Zhao Xu continued to instruct: "The salt issue in Hangzhou is far more serious than imagined. An important task for you this time is to find out. I want all the salt taxes on the two Zhejiang roads to be handed over to the court." "Yes!" Su Shi  I feel more responsible and my negative emotions are further reduced.  Furthermore, even if he is a Jinshi, a top student in the system examination, with his current qualifications.  It¡¯s not a bad idea to be a Hangzhou general judge.  Zhao Xu said: "It's definitely not possible for you to go alone. Before that, Lin Zhao had already served as the promotion official of the Hangzhou/City Shipping Department and had conducted overt and covert investigations. After arriving in Hangzhou, you two need to cooperate more." Lin Zhao? It was at the end of last year.  Is he that Bian opera character? Su Shi was also very curious when he heard that this man was brave, resourceful, quick-thinking, and daring.  Unfortunately, by the time he came to Bianjing, Lin Zhao had already left.  No chance to see you.  Do you want to cooperate with him when I go to Hangzhou this time? I heard that he is close to Wang Anshi, will you? The performance of Lu Huiqing, Li Ding and other Wang family disciples is really unflattering, and Su Shi is inevitably a little worried.  Emperor Zhao Xu could not see it and said: "Dongyang is a sensible person and always puts the overall situation first. Don't worry!" "I saved you!" After thinking about it, it is obvious that the emperor dared to send this person to Hangzhou to open up the situation.  Its extraordinary.  Anyway, I just took this opportunity to go to Hangzhou.  Meet the legendary Lin Dongyang.  Zhao Xu then made a series of arrangements. In April of the second year of Xining, Su Shi became the general magistrate of Hangzhou, two years earlier than the original history.  At the same time, Shen Kuo, who was idle at home, became the envoy to visit Zhejiang Province and took office immediately.  From the outside, Su Shi may have been demoted because he resisted the reform.  But Shen Kuo was a popular person who had good relations with Wang Anshi.  In this way, Emperor Zhao Xu's layout seems to be very meaningful "Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, I have done everything I should do. Whether you can succeed or not depends on you!" Zhao Xu sighed lightly.  The chamberlain came to report, and Wang Anshi asked to see him.  Immediately, Wang Xianggong came in in a hurry, and after the ceremony, he said: "Your Majesty, the Qingmiao Law has a preliminary charter, please take a look" "Well, is it very efficient to establish three regulations departments?" Zhao Xu looked at the submission.  "By the way, how is the imperial examination going?" "The examination will start on the 27th of this month, and the results will be available before six months" Emperor Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Well, now  There is indeed an urgent need for talents" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Su Shi  Although Shen Kuo had not yet taken office, the news soon spread to Hangzhou.  On the Leifeng Pagoda, Zhao Shiju stood next to the desk, swiping ink and laughing: "You see, Zhao Xu's thoughts are very obvious. What he lacks is just an excuse." "Okay, now let's help.  He found an excuse" A charming woman behind him smiled softly, looked at the cruise ships on the West Lake in the distance, and whispered: "I heard that a prostitute came to Hangzhou recently, and she is incredibly beautiful. Is that true?  " Zhao Shiju naturally heard something behind his wife's words and said with a smile: "She is a bit pretty, but not as good as you!" "Really?" The enchanting woman seemed to be very jealous and said with a smile: "I thought you were painting as a gift.  Where's the token of love?" "Where, I mainly??I want to meet and see who Lin Zhao is, who Zhao Xu has entrusted with such an important task. As for this gift of a painting, it certainly has a purpose.  " "Then what's the result?" Zhao Shiju said; "How much can you tell from a one-time relationship? But it didn't disappoint me. He has some talent and is relatively calm. If Zhao Xu can send him here, he must have something extraordinary. Let's wait and see!  "Then will he have any influence on us? Should we deal with this person" The enchanting woman couldn't help but worry. Zhao Shiju shook his head and said: "No, we should be worried now. It is Zhao Zongyong and the others who have the headache"  Don't worry, someone will take action against Lin Zhao, there's no need for us to bother.  What's more, the officials sent Su Shi and Shen Kuo here. Some people should be even more confused. We just have to wait and see what happens.  Did Li Feng handle it properly? There won't be any mistakes, right?" "No, he has handled the matter properly, you know that.  It's just that this incident is a bit irritating, and it involves him, so the responsibility this time is not small.  " "That's true. He has indeed been wronged. I will find a way to protect him and he will be fine.  The more this is the case, the more assured the court will be about him. As long as the salt tax issue does not involve us, it will be a good thing for us" Zhao Shiju was very proud, as if everything was exhausted. The enchanting woman said lightly.  : "It doesn't matter, as long as we can overthrow Mr. Zhao as soon as possible, we have been waiting for too long" "Don't worry, we are doing our best, but we can't rush this matter!  "Zhao Shiju comforted him, his eyes returned to the vast West Lake again, and he remained silent. "Is the matter really as complete and flawless as he imagined? This is obviously not the case. The appearance of the Jade Boy that night was too clever.  They never thought that they had made some oversights and never found out. Yutong was instructed by Mu Sihong to come to Yuhang County several times to investigate. Little did they know that there was also Su Bozhou behind him, so the information was immediately gathered to Lin.  Where is Zhao going? "You mean Mu Sihong's people have been going to Yuhang County often?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised at first, and then he nodded with interest: "Yes, it's a woman. Let's go to a place near Yuhang County first.  In the house, there is a brewery worker living inside, and there are quite a few people there and sometimes they go to the Yuhang County Government Office.  "Yuhang County Government? What is she doing there?" Lin Zhao wondered: "Is it possible that they have some plot against Yuhang County? Or is there any connection between them? What is this Mu Sihong doing?" He is currently  I only know that the Yuhang County Magistrate is called Li Feng, and he is from Xuzhou, that¡¯s all. I really don¡¯t know what the connection is with Mu Sihong "Sir, there is indeed something weird about this Mu Sihong, but he has nothing to do with the salt affairs."  Is there any connection with the case?" Su An hesitated at this point. Lin Zhao knew exactly what he meant. Could it be that his investigation was in the wrong direction? So far, Mu Sihong has indeed not had any connection with the case. But in his mind  There is such an intuition in it, and I vaguely feel that there is some reason, but I can't tell what it is "This there are no other clues at the moment anyway, just keep an eye on it, just in case you still don't find anything.  "Yes" Lin Zhao pondered for a moment, and this was considered a compromise. Then he asked: "Are there any investigation results from the Hangzhou government office?" "There are not many clues The current conclusion is that there was a conflict over the sale of illegal salt.  On that day, a Raozhou salt dealer happened to sink his ship in the middle of the river" Su An replied: "Also Fangjiacun had a close relationship with a seafood businessman named Tang Qingyuan a few years ago, but on the Lantern Festival three years ago, Tang  The house accidentally caught fire, and dozens of people were killed in the flames" "Oh?" Lin Zhao couldn't help being surprised, and after thinking for a moment, he ordered: "Start investigating this Tang Qingyuan immediately, maybe there is a breakthrough!  "Su An's work efficiency in Hangzhou is very high. Lin Zhao has reason to think that he has other helpers, or channels, and it is not difficult to track down a person. "Okay!  "Su An agreed and asked at the same time: "I heard that the imperial court sent someone here?" "Yes, Su Shi will serve as the general magistrate of Hangzhou, and Shen Kuo will serve as the visiting envoy of the two Zhejiang roads" Lin Zhao was a little bit concerned about such an arrangement.  Surprisingly, Shen Kuo is very familiar with them, and they cooperate very well with each other. As for Su Shi When he received the news, he was somewhat shocked. After all, he was a great writer who was famous throughout the ages. His mood at this moment was even worse than when he met Ouyang Xiu in Qingzhou.  The excitement of the moment When will the bright moon come, ask the wine to the sky The river goes eastward, the waves are gone, the romantic figures of the ages Look northwest, shoot at the wolf Ten years of life and death are vast, without thinking, never forget How many glimpses are popular and popular  He always had a special respect for Su Shi. Thinking that he would be able to meet and work with this great writer soon, Lin Zhao was quite excited. There was only one thing that made him a little worried.  Su Shi's political stance. Wang Yu has sent a special letter to remind Su Shi that he was quite conservative and had just impeached Wang Anshi. This visit to Hangzhou was quite meant to be demoted.bsp; Lin Zhao couldn't help but have a headache. If that were the case, this great writer might not be easy to get along with But before the arrival of the new Su Tongpan, there was trouble in his own department. Only then did Lin Zhao "recall" his original  The position is the promotion officer of Hangzhou/City Shipping Department (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 106: True and False Envoys

    The Municipal Shipping Department in the Song Dynasty was equivalent to the customs. One of its important responsibilities was to manage foreign trade affairs, including the preliminary reception of envoys from foreign vassal states.  In April of the second year of Xining, as soon as the south wind blew, overseas envoys arrived, said to be food from the west.  Lin Zhao knew about Dashi, the Arab Empire.  Across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Persia are powerful empires in its inland seas. Its territory is far greater than that of the Song Dynasty, and its national power cannot be underestimated.  I think back then, even the powerful Tang Dynasty was defeated by the cannibal in the battle of Talas.  However, Dashi is still relatively respectful and friendly to the Song Dynasty. After all, they are world-class powers. There are currently no disputes or conflicts.  The most important thing is that the Song Dynasty was rich and had too many exquisite goods that they yearned for.  In particular, exquisite silk and porcelain are most popular in the West, bringing them high profits and attracting many Arab businessmen.  As early as the founding of the Song Dynasty, he pointed out that the Silk Road was blocked because of the entrenchment of major forces in the northwest.  The Great Eaters then explored ways to travel to the Song Dynasty by sea. The merchant ships of the merchant Suleiman and the navigator Ibn Wahhabi sailed into Guangzhou via the Maritime Silk Road.  Since then, countless merchant ships plyed the southeastern coast of the Song Dynasty, and Hangzhou was one of them.  In several cities where Shibosi opened ports, there were some cannibals living in them. During the later Yuan Dynasty, Quanzhou also had "Fanfang" where Arabs lived together.  It stands to reason that the arrival of food envoys should be a good thing, but the bad thing is that two groups came at once, both saying they were from the Persian Gulf and were envoys from the Arab Abbasid Dynasty, and they did not recognize each other.  Then they accuse each other of being fake.  When disputes arise, problems arise.  Two groups of food envoys.  One of them is fake. If the authenticity is not determined, wouldn't it become a diplomatic joke? Although Dashi and the Song Dynasty are thousands of miles apart and have no direct contact, once a joke is made, it will definitely damage the heaven and earth.  The country¡¯s reputation!  This kind of thing is naturally not allowed to happen, and it will definitely be very troublesome to deal with!  Now both sides are accusing the other of being false, but cannot provide evidence, so the matter of identification is naturally handed over to the Shipping Department, which handles foreign trade matters. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Actually.  It stands to reason that the most responsible institution should be Honglu Temple. After all, they claim to be here on behalf of the Abbasid Dynasty and it is a diplomatic matter.  But we can't all send them to Bianjing. We must know that one of them must be fake, and it will be difficult to deal with it. When we reach the capital, we will really embarrass the country "Moreover."  The two groups of cannibals are also right in their words. If they don't distinguish clearly, they will never leave Hangzhou City.  There is no other way, Lin Zhao can only accept this mess and distinguish between real and fake envoys Lin Zhao can't take care of the murder of the private salt dealer for the time being.  After all, his energy was limited, so he told Su An to continue to pursue relevant clues, and he went to meet the Arabs.  I rushed to the Shibosi Yamen early in the morning. In the lobby, two groups of Arabs were seated on the left and right, clearly distinguishable from each other.  They stared at each other, motionless.  Not giving in to each other.  This is completely understandable. After all, if someone pretends to be oneself, anyone will be furious.  What Lin Zhao was curious about was the fake side. Where did he get such confidence? Even when Lin Zhao arrived, the Arabs were not moved at all. Not only did they stand up to greet him, but even saying hello felt superfluous.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  Seeing the arrival of the elevating officer, the junior officials burst into tears. These white-skinned and white-robed tribesmen were really difficult to serve. Now someone is finally in charge.  The clerk seemed to want to complain a few words, but Lin Zhao didn't want to hear it, and then waved his hand to signal him to leave directly.  Then he strode into the hall with a specially favored "tonguer" and said with a smile: "Dear Arab friends, welcome." "Are you an official of the Song Dynasty?" Lin Zhao was wearing a green official uniform.  When I walked in, a long-robed Arab finally asked. Although his accent was weird, he spoke really Chinese, so that even the "tonguer" who was specially responsible for the translation was not needed, which was a lot more convenient.  "Can you speak Chinese?" Lin Zhao looked at the man speaking on the left and asked with interest.  The Arab finally realized what was going on and stood up and said: "Yes, we often travel between our two countries for trade, so it is important to learn your language. Besides, I admire your culture very much, so I try my best to  "Study." This is a good reason. This guy also speaks Chinese quite fluently. It is not easy to learn to this level. It is really difficult for him.  "Are you the envoys of Dashi?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  The man immediately replied loudly: "Yes, the great caliph sent us to the Song Dynasty to buy exquisite silk and porcelain." "Oh!" Lin Zhao nodded and asked: "Then what did you bring?  " "We we encountered pirates in Guli on the way, and all the goods were robbed. Only a few of us escaped by chance I'm sorry" This ArabThe person lost his dignity, spoke hesitantly, and was extremely embarrassed, but his expression was just right and seemed very real.  Guri is the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula. Did you encounter pirates there? Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know if pirates were so rampant in this era.  The most direct information obtained from this person is that they have no credentials to prove their identity, not even a greeting gift.  But it may be true. This kind of thing did not happen in ancient times, so we cannot be biased because of it.  Lin Zhao nodded, and then asked the person on the right: "Are you also an Arab envoy?" This group of people was obviously more arrogant and unmoved at all. Lin Zhao motioned to the translator to translate.  The leader of the other party just babbled a lot, but I couldn't understand it at all.  The speaker translated: "They said they were food envoys, but the ones here were not. We were sent by the Sultan to congratulate His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty on his enthronement. We brought Alexander's spices, gems, and many other things."  "Gift." Oh? This sounds more tempting!  "Congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor on his enthronement. This reason will definitely be useful to the officials of the Heavenly Kingdom and give them a sense of superiority."  Spices and gems are exquisite and valuable, but they are relatively unimportant. The most important thing is dignity.  It's just that Zhao Xu has been on the throne for two years, and these people came to congratulate him. It seems Also, one said that he was under the orders of the Sultan, and the other was under the orders of the Caliph. What on earth were the rulers of the Arab Empire called? This is inevitable.  It's a little strange.  The person on the right said in Arabic again: "Although Arabs and the Caliphate both exist, they are no longer what they used to be, because we Seljuks have occupied Baghdad The Caliphate is just a symbol, and the entire empire  It's our Sultan who has the final say" When Zuo Zuo heard this, his face changed slightly, and then he tried his best to return to normal and said: "Nonsense, a powerful empire is ruled by a great caliph, how can the Seljuks be Arabs?  The warrior's opponent?" "What's going on? Lin Zhao vaguely remembered that he had seen some documentaries about the Arab Empire before, but it seemed that the Persians invaded Arabia in the 11th century, and then "That's right, AD  In 1055, the Seljuks invaded Baghdad, eliminated the Bouveshi dynasty established by the Persians, and drove away the Persians.  Therefore, he was regarded as a savior by the Arab Abbasid Caliph and was named Sultan. The power of the empire fell into the hands of this Sultan.  As for the spiritual leader and symbol that the caliph has become, if the situation is worse, he may become a puppet.  If this is the case, then the identities of these two envoys are intriguing!  Lin Zhao asked the Arab on the right: "You said you came to congratulate His Majesty the Emperor of our country on his enthronement?" The speaker translated the man's recollection: "Yes, I heard that His Majesty the benevolent Emperor of your country passed away.  The emperor has ascended the throne The Sultan ordered us to express our congratulations!" Lin Zhao asked: "The benevolent emperor, do you mean His Majesty Renzong?" "Yes, he is a kind and kind old man, and now his son is noble.  The emperor of the country, right?" "The benevolent old man, of course it can only be Song Renzong!  The Arab on the left immediately laughed and said: "Emperor Renzong has been dead for several years, and his son Emperor Yingzong has also passed away. His grandson has been emperor for two years, and you came to congratulate him, haha!"  "Uhhow could this happen?" The envoy on the right sighed: "It's really unfortunate. May Allah bless your country!" Lin Zhao turned around and looked at the envoy on the left and said with a smile: "It seems that you know our country very well!  " "That's natural" As soon as the words came out, the man realized a problem.  Arabs and the Song Dynasty are thousands of miles apart, so the news is so well-informed? Although it has been five or six years since the death of Emperor Renzong, transportation is inconvenient and communications are extremely backward in ancient times, which does not mean that they in the Middle East can get the news.  In the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty used the reign name Qiande, but he did not expect that after the annihilation of Later Shu a few years later, he discovered that this reign title had already been used by Wang Yan, the lord of the former Shu and the latter.  At the same time, in the land of China, only separated by the mountains of Bashu, such important information as the royal family's reign was so obscure, let alone a foreign country thousands of miles away.  Therefore, although the envoy on the left reacts quickly, it is actually suspicious.  Sure enough, the envoy on the right explained: "Sorry, our country is thousands of miles away from your country. Piracy has been rampant in the Guli area in the past two years, and merchant ships often come and go without returning This time we came to your country, in addition to congratulations, there is a very important thing.  The important mission is to restore trade. "I then produced a series of documentary evidence to prove that I was sent by the official, which appeared to be genuine and effective, and my credibility was naturally greatly increased.  How many Arab businessmen have come and gone from the port in recent years? The shipping companies in each city have well-documented records, and lies can be easily exposed.  If so The result seemed obvious. Lin Zhao did not penetrate him on the spot, he decided to try it again!  What he is even more curious about is why someone pretends to be an envoy? What is the purpose? (To be continued. If youIf you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 107: New Discovery

    In the lobby of the Shipping Department, Lin Zhao did not make a decision. After all, the clues and evidence were not very sufficient.  It was said that all the people who came were guests, so Lin Zhao held a banquet in honor of these envoys who came from afar.  The dishes are mainly oriental, highlighting the characteristics of the Song Dynasty. Of course, the national taboo of cannibalism must be taken into account.  During the dinner, Lin Zhao deliberately tried to get close to both parties, treated them equally and treated them warmly, but the feedback they received was very different.  Those Arabs who have always been on the left ate very happily, perhaps because their careless words just now aroused suspicion, so they will always try their best to communicate well with Lin Zhao.  It can be said that the guest does as the host does, and the guest and the host follow the same rules.  As for the other group of people, their reaction was very indifferent. They just took a few bites and stopped using their chopsticks, which was a significant difference.  After the banquet, Lin Zhao looked at the many Arabs. Some frowned and had sad faces, while some were full of wine and food and happy.  "Officials of the Song Dynasty, have you made a decision? We can't tolerate these fakes" When the person on the left was mid-sentence, Lin Zhao interrupted rudely and said: "Of course the decision has been made. To be honest,  Who are you and why are you pretending to be envoys?" The man was shocked and immediately defended: "We are real, I think you are mistaken. Is it just because they have documents? Those can all be forged.  !" Lin Zhao said calmly: "Yes, documents can indeed be forged, but what about habits?" "Habits?" The man's heart skipped a beat, and he seemed to understand something.  "Habits take a long time to develop and are difficult to change. Your habits have betrayed yourself!" Lin Zhao smiled lightly and made an understatement.  "What do you mean? What proof do you have? Can you explain it more clearly?" Lin Zhaodao: "Of course, first of all, the death of His Majesty Renzong and Yingzong of our country, you know very well, obviously it was for our great Song Dynasty  I understand it very well. However, according to the records of the Shibo Department, there have been no Arab merchants visiting the Song Dynasty for at least three years. So, how did you know that our Emperor Yingzong passed away more than two years ago? " "I this  " Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's because they have no information and don't know anything at all, which makes it seem more real. " The "Tongue Man" translated the original words. After hearing this, the group of Arabs on the right couldn't help but praise them and finally revealed their words.  A long-lost smile.  "It's more than that!" Lin Zhao continued: "I just hosted you for a meal, and the food you ate was delicious. But it's hard for them to swallow it. Why? The Arabs and I, the Song Dynasty, are thousands of miles apart. We have different soil and water, and the taste of food is also different.  . Even if you have been to Da Song before, it was a few years ago, and you suddenly accepted the taste so quickly and ate it with gusto. Isn¡¯t it a bit strange? And my tableware in Da Song is chopsticks.  , which is different from your country. I see that you are very comfortable with it!" "Yes, although the food in Da Song is very delicious, we are still not used to it, please forgive me!"  The explanation further confirms this point.  As for the Arab on the left, he was so proud before, but now he is speechless, blushing, and speechless.  If you want to explain, or cover up something, you just have to say something.  Lin Zhao continued: "Needless to say, I guess you have lived in the Song Dynasty for a long time, right? You are used to the food, clothing, housing and transportation of the Song Dynasty, right?" "This" "How long are you going to hide it? To be honest,  Why are you pretending to be an envoy?" Lin Zhao asked sternly with his eyes wide open.  Their identities had been revealed, and the Arabs pretending to be envoys knew that they could no longer pretend, so they immediately apologized: "We have lived in Guangzhou for several years. A few years ago, our goods were pirated and we suffered heavy losses.  Yan returned to the country He had no choice but to come up with this idea, pretending to be an envoy to defraud the tribute from your country! But he didn't expect that our country actually sent an envoy to Hangzhou, but he was really unlucky.  In this way, we can only continue to pretend. I didn¡¯t expect you to be observant, smart and good at reasoning, so please forgive us!¡± With a reasonable explanation, Lin Zhao smiled softly: ¡°You are really obsessed with money, how dare you.  Pretending to be an envoy, do you think there is no one in the Song Dynasty who can be deceived?" "Don't dare, it's because we are arrogant!" The man quickly apologized with a very humble attitude.  Lin Zhao coldly snorted: "It's good to know. Since you are from an overseas country and are foreigners, and you are confused for a moment, I won't hold you accountable for now so that you can take care of yourself." "Thank you, thank you very much!" Several people hurriedly said goodbye and left.  Go, for fear that Lin Zhao would regret it again.  "Officials of the Song Dynasty, we are very happy that you exposed these counterfeiters, but why did you let them go without punishing them? If it is inconvenient for your country, you can leave it to us and take them back to your country" As soon as the few swindlers went out, they  There were real Arab envoys who expressed confusion and protested.  Lin Zhao chuckled: "Your Excellency, envoy, noBe anxious, there is an old saying in our country that says, "Put a long line to catch the big fish!"  " "Fishing?" " How could the Arabs understand the huge cultural differences? Lin Zhao did not explain it, but ordered several petty officials and servants from the Municipal Shipping Department to quietly go out and follow. " Lin Zhao was most curious about these few people.  What was the purpose of the Arabs? Let¡¯s not talk about whether they had the courage to pretend to be envoys. The timing was just a coincidence. They were simply committing crimes against the odds and acting daringly. Lin Zhao wondered if there was something fishy in it.  Release a few people to find out. Sure enough, the long-term approach is really effective. Several Arabs left Shibosi and went straight to Hangzhou City. Their destination was no other than the former Wuyue Prince Qian's Mansion.  The Arab entered the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion easily, and after some briefings, he saw Dongyang County Duke Zhao Zhongye. "Why? Are you back so quickly? The matter is done?" Arab Zhao asked hurriedly.  He hesitated and said: "I'm sorry, Your Highness, we failed!  "They didn't understand the etiquette system of the Song Dynasty. They only knew that Zhao Zongyong was the prince, so they habitually called his son prince. "It failed? How could it fail? What did I feed you for?" When Zhao Zhongye heard this, he became furious.  The Arab explained: "The official from your country's Shipping Department is so powerful. We just made some small mistakes in our language habits, but we didn't expect to be caught tightly by him. As a result" "Shishipping"  Secretary?" Zhao Zhongye snorted coldly: "Lin Zhao!  " After listening to the Arab's narration, I couldn't even laugh or cry. I worked so hard to arrange for Yi to take advantage of the show. I thought I wanted to use this to embarrass Lin Zhao and delay his attention. Unexpectedly, it never worked at all. He was betrayed from the beginning.  I thought that because these Arabs knew about the Song Dynasty, they would pretend to be more realistic. They didn't even forge documents and goods and acted in their true colors. I didn't expect that this would become its flaw. It was the biggest failure. It was a failure.  Ah! ¡°You are so careless, you can¡¯t handle such a simple thing!  "Zhao Zhongye was full of anger and had no choice but to point at these Arabs. "We have explained according to your instructions and did not mention the prince!  "A few Arabs were even more aggrieved. The little prince is really weird. If he had made more preparations and pretended to be an envoy, he would have been able to get through. But why did he choose the time when the real envoy arrived? Is it possible?  Didn't he know that it was easier to penetrate this way? The thinking of the people of the Song Dynasty was really strange! Fortunately, he was not punished. If the Song Dynasty official reported it to the emperor, he would probably be punished by death. The Arabs were very happy just thinking about it!  However, Zhao Zhongshan suddenly remembered something and asked sharply: "Why did you leave so easily? Lin Zhao did the officials of the Municipal Shipping Department make things difficult for you?" "No!  The Arab laughed and said, "The young official from the Shipping Department was very kind. He forgave us and let us leave without punishing us."  " "Then you came directly to the palace?" "Yes!  "    "madness!  "Zhao Zhongye was furious. Lin Zhao could punch the prince directly because of the conflict, which shows that he is a vengeful master. It is a serious crime for these Arabs to pretend to be envoys. How could he let him go so easily? With his intelligence,  Then The Arab didn't understand, and felt even more strange. Zhao Zhongye sighed, and finally understood what it meant to shoot himself in the foot. He wanted to use this to delay Lin Zhao and distract him, but he didn't expect it.  Instead, he showed his flaws and made him pay attention to him. Of course, maybe he was too careless, but these things were easy to get away with and had to be guarded against. Alas, Zhao Zhongye regretted that the barbarians in the country were really useless. It was really a waste of money.  At this time, someone came to report that the old prince had returned to the house. Zhao Zhongye hurriedly drove away several Arabs and went to meet his father, Zhao Zongyong, the prince of Yuhang County, who went to Tiantai Mountain to study Buddhism and chant scriptures.  Finally came back. After Lin Zhao appeased the real Arab envoys and arranged for them to pay tribute to the police in Bian, he received a reward from the officials of the Shipping Department: those Arab envoys pretending to be envoys.  The uncle entered the Prince of Yuhang County. Could it be Zhao Zhongshan? What did he want by pretending to be an envoy? To defraud money? Or did he want to embarrass himself? Regardless of the purpose, the joke was a bit too big.  ? Lin Zhao was thinking, this matter is probably not simple. The water in Hangzhou is very deep and chaotic. It seems that they can't escape easily! After quickly handling the Arab affairs, Lin Zhao's attention  Turning again to the murder of a private salt dealer in Fangjia Village, this time the core target is in Hangzhou. News has been received that the newly appointed Hangzhou magistrate Su Shi has passed through Suzhou and will arrive in Hangzhou soon.  The edict has been sent to Hangzhou, and Shen Kuo is about to take office. At this time, there is also good news from Su An, which makes Lin Zhao very excited. (To be continued. If?If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendation or monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 108: Verbal Test

    "Tang Qingyuan's situation has been found!" After hearing Su An's report, Lin Zhao was somewhat excited. There was no clue about the murder of the private salt dealer in Fangjia Village. The only extended connection was this Tang Qingyuan.  Is he just a businessman selling seafood? At least Lin Zhao was skeptical Su An said: "As expected, Tang Qingyuan was probably the largest private salt dealer in Hangzhou a few years ago." "Oh?" Lin Zhao thought, and now  Finally there is a breakthrough.  As for how Su An found out, Lin Zhao didn't care. In short, he must have a way and his own channels.  Su An explained: "Tang Qingyuan was just a small businessman before. He had a little money, but was not very wealthy. He gradually became rich about ten years ago, especially six or seven years ago, and became the leading rich man in Hangzhou. How is it possible to sell seafood?  Earn so much money? Some people say that Tang Qingyuan was lucky and found pearls in the sea. In fact, he has been engaged in the illegal business of selling illegal salt! "New discoveries, finally found some clues about illegal salt in Hangzhou, maybe this is the breakthrough.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "This is not surprising. Selling illegal salt is a hugely profitable industry, and it is normal to accumulate a lot of wealth in a short period of time." "But Tang Qingyuan had bad luck. Three years ago, during the Lantern Festival, a fire broke out in the Tang Mansion unexpectedly.  Dozens of people were killed in the fire." Su An sighed: "Maybe it's retribution, the locals in Hangzhou who know the inside story say so." "Do you believe it was an accidental fire?" Lin Zhao's rhetorical question already made his attitude clear.  Su An also hesitated and said: "It is true that there are many lights in Shangyuan. But why is it so coincidental?" Lin Zhao said coldly: "It's not surprising that there was a fire, but what's strange is that dozens of members of the family were burned to death. Such a huge courtyard.  , Is it possible that the Tang family was not aware of it at all? No one could escape alive? " "Yes, I heard that this was indeed the case at that time. By the time outsiders found out, the fire was already raging and there was no time to rescue. The wailing and screaming coming from inside was terrifying.  "Su An added: "After the fire was extinguished, dozens of charred skeletons were found in the fire scene. People made preconceptions" Lin Zhaodao: "But it is undeniable that there is another possibility.  Maybe, the Tang family's movements were restricted so that they could not escape when the fire started, and they were burned alive!" "It is indeed possible, but it would be too cruel to be killed little by little!  Can't escape.  This is definitely one of the greatest pains in the world.  Lin Zhao sighed: "Tang Qingyuan is the largest private salt dealer in Hangzhou, and his identity is sensitive. This possibility is very high. As for the reason? It's self-evident!" "What do you mean?" "Either murder and silence, or  Striving for power and profit is not a right thing to do." Lin Zhao twitched his lips and said in a deep voice: "In other words, there must be something wrong with this Tang Qingyuan." "Then the investigation is mainly focused on the murder of Tang Qingyuan?  " Lin Zhao asked: "Tang Qingyuan's whole family is dead? Are there any other relatives, friends, or subordinates? " "After the incident in the Tang family, all the friends stayed away from each other for fear of getting into trouble.  "Thank you, Fangjia Village has encountered a sudden disaster this time. I'm afraid no one will come forward." Su An said: "As for the Tang family relatives, Tang Qingyuan has three sons and one daughter, who is married to a man named Mu because that day is the Lantern Festival.  , the children all came back for reunion, so they were all buried in the sea of ??fire I guess the murderer also saw this opportunity to destroy the Tang family?" "Surnamed Mu?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but froze when he heard it, and murmured: "What a coincidence.  It's quite similar to Mu Sihong" "Yes!" Su An said with a smile, "But the characters are different. One is Mu, which means quiet, and the other is Mu, which means bathing." Lin Zhao said softly: "Mu.  Coming from Duanmu, it is rare, not to mention how many brothel singers use their real names?" "Is it possible that Young Master thinks that Mu Sihong is related to Tang Qingyuan?" Su An was a little surprised, Young Master Lin's ability to associate is really good.  Lin Zhao hesitated and said: "I can't really tell. I have this feeling. I have a vague intuition. Since there are doubts on both sides, let's investigate carefully." "Yes!" Now any clues cannot be easily let go, Su Shi quickly  Come, collect as many clues as possible before this, which will be helpful for the next action.  "In that case, you might as well go see Mu Sihong and scare the snake away. At least you will gain something." With this mentality, Lin Zhao openly came to the West Lake to look for flowers and willows.  After receiving the news of Lin Zhao's arrival, Mu Sihong was a little surprised and asked doubtfully: "What is he here for?" "Miss, didn't you want him to come?" Yutong was a little confused.  Mu Sihong nodded and said: "I hope he comes, but he comes so uninvited, is there anything else" "Isn't that right, miss?Have confidence in yourself.  Yutong said: "Are there not many scholars from Hangzhou who have come to visit us these days? That Marquis of Fushui has been coming for several days in a row, but it is Mr. Lin who has not seen me for a long time."  "Forget it, the soldiers will cover up the water and the earth, and guests will come to the door. Since Lin Zhao is here, it is a good thing. Let's go and have a chat first!"  "Although he didn't know why, Mu Sihong still greeted him with full enthusiasm. "Master Lin is here. The slave family is honored and happy!  "Mu Sihong's charming expression, with a touch of coquettishness, is very endearing. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Where, ever since I met Miss Mu that night, her beautiful face has been in my mind for a long time, and even  Whenever I dream, I will think of Miss Mu¡¯s smile.  It feels like not seeing each other for one day is like three autumns, so I have to come uninvited. Don¡¯t be surprised, Miss Mu!  " "It's like three autumns after not seeing each other for one day. Mr. Lin is really interesting. It's an honor for the slave family to have you here. I can't ask for more." Mu Sihong's heart was slightly palpitating, but more than anything, she was still confused. Lin Zhao's behavior today seemed to be slightly different.  . Especially such sweet words made her even more surprised. Could it be that this is his nature? In this sensitive period, he had to be more cautious. Mu Sihong tried his best to act casually, but he was full of doubts in his heart. "Master Lin, please!"  "Mu Sihong warmly invited Lin Zhao to board the boat, and the maid promptly served the tea. Lin Zhao took a sip, the fragrance was pleasant, and praised: "Good tea, Miss Mu's taste is indeed extraordinary.  "Mu Sihong said with a smile: "Young Master said that, the Nu family is ashamed. How can it compare with the good tea that Young Master makes in Bianju?" "It's different, more fragrant and pleasant, and tastes better!  Mu Sihong smiled and said: "It's just taking advantage of the location. There are many tea mountains beside the West Lake, so it is convenient to pick them on the spot."  And this water is from a nearby mountain spring.  " Mentioning this, Lin Zhao couldn't help but think. Among the good teas by the West Lake, the most famous one in later generations is undoubtedly West Lake Longjing. I have been in Hangzhou for so long and I haven't heard anyone hype Longjing tea. Could it be that this variety has not been cultivated yet? Or maybe  Not famous yet? If so Hehe, Lin Zhaoyou accidentally smelled a potential business opportunity. When he was done, he had to inquire. When Mu Sihong saw this, he asked: "Why is Mr. Lin laughing? Could it be?"  This tea will make you laugh.  " "Where, where, this tea is excellent, newly picked tender tea leaves, and this mountain spring water, so drinking tea has an interesting artistic conception.  "Lin Zhao naturally would not reveal any major business opportunities, so he asked instead: "Miss Mu, have you been staying here?" "Yes, either mooring the boat on the shore or wandering on the lake.  "Mu Sihong answered truthfully. Lin Zhaodao: "What about safety? Although there are often people coming and going in West Lake, it is a wilderness after all. What if there are bad guys?" "Hangzhou has always been peaceful, and the Nu family has never offended any enemies, so there is no need.  Worry.  "He was concerned about my safety. Mu Sihong felt a little warm in his heart, but also a little confused. Why did Lin Zhao suddenly mention this? Lin Zhao then said in disgrace: "Where is the peace in Hangzhou? A big incident happened in Yuhang County a few days ago.  In this case, more than forty people were killed. Didn¡¯t Miss Mu hear about it?¡± Mu Sihong¡¯s heart skipped a beat, what did he mean? Then his expression became a little unnatural. ¡°Miss Mu, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Lin Zhao looked at it.  With hurried concern and inquiry in her eyes, Mu Sihong then whispered: "I heard, it's quite scary. The young master just mentioned it, it's really scary.  " "Sorry, sorry!  Lin Zhaodao: "But the safety issue cannot be ignored. Miss Mu naturally does not have to worry about committing murder."  However, the young lady has the beauty of a moon-shy flower, so there is no guarantee that there will be no lechers Ah, in short, Miss Mu lacks a guard, so it is naturally inconvenient for men. It would be better if she was a woman who knew martial arts.  " Mu Sihong suddenly became alert. Why did Lin Zhao keep saying something, and why were the things he mentioned so sensitive? Could it be that he knew something? I came here to test today? "Thank you, Mr. Lin, for your concern. The slave family will be more careful.  .  "Mu Sihong answered cautiously. Lin Zhao smiled again and said: "Miss Mu's voice is like an oriole, with Wu Nong's soft words. Is she from Jiangsu and Zhejiang?" Asked about her place of origin? Mu Sihong felt even more uneasy and nodded hesitantly: "  Yes!  " "The Duanmu family is a prominent family in Hanoi. Miss Mu's ancestors must have moved south, right?" Mu Sihong realized something was wrong and had to change the subject as soon as possible, and hurriedly said: "It should be, but it's a pity that my parents died early, otherwise the slave family would  I won¡¯t wander outside and be reduced to a land of dust" As he spoke, he cried and sobbed, and lost his voice several times. "Uh" Lin Zhao also felt that it was a bit too much, and hurriedly comforted him: "I'm sorry, Miss Mu, I made a mistake.  Miss sad past.  However, people should respect themselves, and ladies must not look down on themselves.  " Mu Sihong nodded lightly and said while wiping the tears on his face: "Young Master said that the slave family will keep it in mind.  " At this moment, there were chaotic footsteps at the door, and a man shouted loudly from a distance: "A big manIt's too much to bully a weak woman!  " The people who came were surprisingly Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Hong. They were extremely jealous when their enemies met. Lin Zhao smiled in his heart, it came at just the right time! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes, ps  :Thank you to the book friends for your reward as always, and thank you to the Iron-Blooded King for your monthly vote!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 109: Committing a Crime Against the Wind

    Since Zhao Zhongshan got the favor from his elder brother, he still goes out to eat, drink and have fun with Chen Hong every day. Naturally, Mu Sihong's flower boat is a frequent visitor.  Although Mu Sihong felt disgusted in her heart, she had to endure the temptation to act for the occasion. Anyway, she had a plan to get close to Chen Hong, hoping to get some clues from them.  Fortunately, he is a famous actor at the top level after all, so at least now Zhao Zhongshan and others will not violate the etiquette.  I just got on the boat today and found out that Lin Zhao was also here. My enemies were extremely jealous when they met, especially Fengyue Hongchen. They were jealous.  Hearing what Zhao Zhongshan said, Mu Sihong hurriedly said: "Master Zhu misunderstood. Mr. Lin told a story and was very moved, so" "Really?" Deep jealousy appeared in Chen Hong's eyes, Mu Sihong  Even though he talks and smiles in front of them on weekdays, it feels a bit forced.  But in Lin Zhao's case, he would be moved to tears because of a story. It is easier to express true feelings by crying than by laughing.  How could Chen Hong feel relieved when he was treated so differently?  Zhao Zhongshan didn¡¯t think too much about it. Ever since the Fangjiacun murder case, he had been ordered to be jealous, but he also pretended to be decent.  Then he took out a piece of jewelry from his arms and stepped forward and said: "Miss Mu, this jade bracelet comes from the Wuyue Palace. It is crystal clear and matches the lady's white wrist. Please accept it!" "It's too expensive. What's wrong with me?  Can" Zhao Zhongshan waved his hand and said: "Just take it, Miss Mu, you don't have to be polite." Prince Wuyue's Mansion? Lin Zhao thought, it seems that Chen Xuan also got something like this for Meng Ruoying before, but it was unfortunately broken.  Is it possible that there are many jade bracelets in the Wuyue Prince's Palace? Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Since Mr. You is so fond of Miss Mu, he should give a more expensive gift! Although the jade bracelets are clear, they are also easy to break.  It's better to give it something stronger." "This is what King Qian gave to Huang Fei. It's a rare treasure!" Huang Fei was very favored by King Qian, and the Leifeng Pagoda was built to celebrate her birth.  Chen Hong said disdainfully: "Is there something more precious than this? Is it more solid? Is it possible that it is gold and copper?" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Hey, what do you mean by being ignorant? Gold and jade are too tacky, how can they be compared?  What about diamonds? Their luster and crystal clearness are far superior to jade, and they are extremely strong. Diamonds last forever, and a diamond lasts forever. Haven¡¯t you heard of it? " "Diamonds? They came from the country of the far west.  A red and blue gem?" Mu Sihong seemed to have seen it before.  Immediately he sighed again: "But that thing is rare to see. Only some merchants from the West or Southeast Asia can have it."  During the Song Dynasty, Mr. You can find them?" Zhao Zhongshan snorted coldly: "How do I know the big cannibal? It's our city port official who has just received the big cannibal. Can he get a diamond as a gift?  "Miss Mu!" "It's just talk without practice!" Chen Xuan didn't forget to echo.  Doesn¡¯t he know the big cannibal? Lin Zhao said this intentionally to test. Zhao Zhongshan answered smoothly, his expression was natural, and there was no trace of hypocrisy in his eyes.  This person is not old and his mind is not that calm. He should not be able to remain calm.  The credibility is naturally relatively high.  Could it be that those fake food envoys were not ordered by him? At first, Lin Zhao also guessed that it might be a prank by Zhao Zhongshan.  But now it seems that it is not Moreover, pretending to be an envoy is a serious crime, and Zhao Zhongshan's nonsense will not go to this extent.  As a result, the matter becomes somewhat complicated.  Who is the instigator behind the scenes? Zhao Zhongye, the Duke of Dongyang County who has never shown up? Or Zhao Zongyong, the Prince of Yuhang County who has just returned from paying homage to the Buddha? What do they want to do? There are three people who are jealous.  It was difficult for the host and guest to walk together, and they all left after a while.  Mu Sihong felt a lot more relaxed because of this.  I am also happy to see this situation.  Returning to the room, Yutong hurriedly asked: "Miss, how is the situation?" Mu Sihong sat down slumped and said leisurely: "It is not easy for Lin Zhao to come here today!" "What?" Yutong was also surprised.  "The words were different from the past, even a little rude, but every word was a test!" Mu Sihong said: "He deliberately mentioned the murder case in Fangjiacun to me, and also asked about my place of origin. By the way, he mentioned the boat on the boat intentionally or unintentionally.  We need a female guard, Yutong, you haven't been around recently, right?" "No, I've always been very careful!" Yutong couldn't help but be surprised.  Mu Sihong sighed: "In short, he must have discovered something and came to test it. Fortunately, I concealed it fairly well. But it seems that his suspicion has not faded." "Miss, if this is really the case, I will  I feel that there is no need to hide it, maybe we can cooperate with him!" Yutong said: "He is sent by the emperor. I heard that the trusted general counsel and visiting envoys are coming, just because of the word 'salt', not as good as us  " "I understand what you mean, but" Mu Sihong hesitated: "Our goals may be the same, but don't forget our identities. Can he accept us?"  "Miss, it's right to use it, but with Lin Zhao's shrewdness, can he use it? I'm afraid that in the end he will be" Yutong didn't say any more, Mu Sihong already understood it, and sighed: "  Okay, I¡¯ll think about it again and be careful.¡± ¡°I understand, don¡¯t worry, miss!¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the Leifeng Pagoda, a picture of a pond full of lotus appeared on the paper. Zhao Shiju put down his pen and asked: "Zhao Zongyong is back?" "Yes, he actually ran there.  Listening to Zen and worshiping Buddha in Tiantai Mountain is really pretentious!" The enchanting young woman was very disdainful.  Zhao Shiju said with a smile: "You have done too many things to your heart's content, and you feel uneasy!" "Humph, the Zhao family are all the same thing!" "Huh?" Seeing that Zhao Shiju was unhappy, the enchanting young woman quickly changed her words: "I'm talking about Zhao Guangyi's family.  , your eldest brother is of course an exception." Zhao Shiju smiled softly, hugged the woman into his arms and said, "Humph, he has to come back now. Although Zhao Zhongye has some abilities, he is too immature to be a big deal.  "What will happen if he comes back? The situation is already like this, Zhao Xu has already opened a breakthrough, how can he be given another chance?" Zhao Shiju nodded and said: "Yes, no matter what Zhao Zongyong thinks of, he has one advantage, he is very committed."  Sometimes, this will become a fatal weakness. " "What do you want to do?" The enchanting woman knew that her husband had another cruel plan.  "It's June soon, should the salt destined for Jinghu South Road and Jiangnan West Road start shipping?" Zhao Shiju chuckled.  "According to the situation in previous years, it's time to get lucky, but this year Zhao Zongyong shouldn't commit crimes against the wind!" The enchanting woman servant looked at her husband, feeling a little whimsical.  "But credibility comes first. If it weren't for this, would they be able to earn so much? If they don't do it this year, their golden brand will be ruined. Zhao Zongyong is a well-known money addict. How could he get involved in selling illegal salt if he wasn't a dignified prince?  What's the deal?" Zhao Shiju said with a smile: "Maybe it's resentment. Zhao Zongshi only gave him the title of county king. He was unbalanced and wanted to use money to regain his face. " "Will Zhao Zongyong really take risks?" The enchanting woman was still doubtful and a little confused.  believe.  "You will know if you try it. Let our people go and invite merchants from Jinghu and Jiangnan West Road to come together. It's time to harvest!" Zhao Shiju said with a smile: "Zhao Zongyong thought he was smart, but it's a pity he controlled the supply of goods.  It's awesome, but I have the final say on the sales Either I smash the sign myself, or Hey, the new general judge and inspection envoys are coming soon, I guess they won't be idle." As he spoke, Madam Enchanting was revealed.  Taking him into his arms, all the maids present wisely withdrew.  Madam Enchanting pushed away and said: "Stop making trouble, it can't be done here. There is the madam's spirit here, don't blaspheme don't" "It's okay, the heirs are endless, human beings are ethical, the madam will not blame you.  !" Immediately, on the shore of the West Lake, from the top of Lei Feng Tower, there was the roar of laughter and bursts of gasping ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhao Zongyong just came back from Tiantai Mountain. I don¡¯t know when he fell in love with listening to the morning bells and evening drums and the Sanskrit sounds at the Kongshan Ancient Temple.  So since Zhengdan, I have gone to Tiantai Mountain to cultivate my moral character.  As for the family affairs in Hangzhou, all the family affairs in Hangzhou were left to the eldest son Zhao Zhongye. The son was not young and had good abilities. He already had the ability to stand alone.  But this does not seem to be the case. Not long ago, his son sent news that something happened at home, and Zhao Zongyong had to rush back in time.  "You are confused, aren't you just Lin Zhao? You are like a frightened bird, and you are in disarray." Zhao Zongyong pointed at his eldest son and cursed!  "Father, I didn't mess up my position. I don't know who was responsible for the case in Fangjiacun. I was afraid that something big would happen, so I informed my father to come back and take charge of the overall situation." Zhao Zhongye was obedient and defended in a low voice.  "It seems that some people are afraid that the world will not be in chaos, huh!" Zhao Zongyong snorted coldly and asked: "You didn't do anything to get out of the cabinet, right?" "No!" Zhao Zhongye hesitated for a moment, the only problem was that the big brother  The cannibalism thing was not a big problem and he subconsciously excluded it.  Zhao Zongyong said: "You are still self-aware, what is Zhao Xu trying to do? Have you forgotten that I am his biological uncle and how his father became the emperor?" "Father, does Zhao Xu really want to deal with us?" Zhao Zhongye  It seems that he doesn't care, but in fact he is most worried about this problem.  "This ungrateful thing!" Zhao Zongyong cursed and said: "But it doesn't matter, anyway, it is the uncle-nephew relationship. I will write to the Queen Mother later. That kid is confused, you are thirteen, shouldn't you  "Unfeeling." "Yes, father, should we keep a low profile from time to time during this period?" Zhao Zong sighed: "It should be so, but all the merchants from Jinghu South Road and Jiangnan West Road are here, how can we still keep a low profile?  ?It took six or seven years toWe can't just build this sign" At this moment, someone shouted at the door: "Brother, do you know the Big Cannibal? Do you know what diamonds are?" As soon as Zhao Zhongshan entered the study, he saw his father sitting upright.  At the same time, Zhao Zhongye's expression suddenly turned pale! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 110: After being called out for a long time, he came out

    At night, Qiantang County Magistrate Chen Qi hurriedly entered the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, with a sad face, like a resentful woman in a deep harem.  County Magistrate Chen was already familiar with the situation and was directly introduced to Zhao Zongyong¡¯s study, where only Yuhang County Prince and his son were present.  "I've met the prince!" Chen Qi behaved very politely and respectfully in front of the noble Prince Yuhang, but from the moment he entered, he felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere.  Zhao Zongyong nodded and said, "You're welcome, County Magistrate Chen! I've been busy with some things during my absence!" "It's my honor to share your worries for the prince. I wonder why the prince came to see me late at night?" Chen Qi said.  Guess, Zhao Zongyong came to see him overnight, and it wasn't just because he hadn't seen him for a long time, so he just wanted to praise himself a few times, right?  Zhao Zongyong said: "Of course I have something important to do with you. I want to tell you that all the merchants from Jinghu South Road and Jiangnan West Road are here!" "O? What does the prince mean?" Chen Qi was suddenly surprised and understood.  After seven or eight minutes, he continued to inquire in a low voice, and at the same time, an ominous premonition arose in his heart.  "You also know that it is not easy for us to build this signboard with hard work. We can't destroy it ourselves!" Zhao Zongyong sighed lightly and already made his attitude clear.  Although he had guessed it, Chen Qi was still surprised and said hurriedly: "Now is an extraordinary period. The case in Fangjiacun is in the spotlight. Lin Zhao is watching from the side, and Su Shi and Shen Kuo are coming soon" Zhao Zhongyechen  "Is Magistrate Chen scared?" Chen Qi said in a voice, "Are you scared?" Chen Qi was indeed a little scared, but naturally he couldn't admit it. He said, "That's not true. It's just that you should be careful when sailing a thousand-year-old ship. Should you avoid the limelight? Be careful.  Please think twice before doing this. " "But if the delivery is late, this year's business will be completely ruined. Will anyone trust us in the future? It will also take a huge hit to our reputation." Zhao Zhongye was obviously very unwilling.  Although Zhao Zongyong did not express his position clearly, his expression seemed to be in favor.     crazy!  Chen Qi¡¯s immediate reaction was exactly like this. Zhao Zongyong and his son are typical people who want money rather than their lives!  "The most sensitive thing on Liangzhe Road right now is the word "salt". The emperor is watching closely, and several of his cronies are watching Hangzhou. How dare they commit crimes?  You¡¯ve made a lot of money in the past few years, why don¡¯t you stop?  "But it makes sense that Zhao Zongyong is not afraid when he joins the family. After all, Jing is the emperor's uncle, a descendant of Taizong, and a member of the royal family. Even if a crime occurs, it will not cause serious trouble, and he is relatively safe.  As for himself, although the country has a tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats, if a serious crime is committed, it is still unknown what the outcome will be after Long Yan is furious.  Even if he is sentenced to exile on an island in the South China Sea, life is worse than death!  How could Chen Qi not be afraid?  Ever since Lin Zhao came to Hangzhou, he had been feeling uneasy and unsettled.  Especially the inexplicable murder case in Fangjiacun a few days ago brought back memories of the past, making it even more difficult to sleep peacefully all night.  The more money you make, the more nightmares you will have. To be honest, Chen Qi is eager to stop as soon as possible.  But Zhao Zongyong and his son had no intention of withdrawing their hands!  Can you walk by yourself?  It is easier to get on a pirate ship than to get off a pirate ship. This is the eternal truth!  There is nothing we can do. Now Zhao Zongyong and his son have to commit crimes against the wind. It is light to be frightened.  "The credibility that has been accumulated over the years cannot be destroyed in one day!" Zhao Zongyong sighed softly, indicating his attitude.  It was an understatement, but in Chen Qi's heart, there was no doubt that a huge stone fell from a young age, and he almost couldn't breathe.  "Isn't the prince worried about safety?" Chen Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked in a low voice. He wanted to know why Zhao Zongyong was so sure.  Is it arrogance or arrogance, or does he already have a foolproof plan?  This will be an important criterion for his judgment, maybe this will make him feel more at ease!  The arrival of merchants means that the white sea salt will be converted into a lot of gold and silver.  It is true that Zhao Zongyong loves money. In the past, he collected money to support his thirteenth brother Zhao Zongshi to ascend to the throne of prince.  Later, it was because my title was lower than that of other brothers, and I felt unbalanced.  Maybe only making a lot of money can make you feel better and fill the feeling of loss in your heart.  As time goes by, subtle psychological changes also occur.  In the end, even Zhao Zongyong didn't know why he had such a deep love for money.  It was precisely for this reason that it was difficult for him to give up these merchants, and he was even more afraid of ruining his own golden brand, so that he dared to take risks under the emperor's nose.  Of course, he was not aimless, he was bold, and there was a reason why he dared to do this.  Until now, Zhao Zongyongyi didn¡¯t think that the emperor¡¯s nephew dared to do anything to him. Maybe the emperor was dissatisfied, but at most it was just a warning.  Big deal?Just leave more of this year's salt tax for him. ?????????????????????? Otherwise the more than 20 princes in Prince Pu's Mansion had all made great efforts to ascend the throne for his father. Such repayment of kindness would inevitably chill the hearts of the uncles.  Even though that boy is the emperor, he doesn't dare to act so rashly, right?  King Pu's lineage is his most beneficial support, and such a stupid thing as breaking his own arm will not happen.  What¡¯s more, there is the Empress Dowager Gao who is firmly seated in the harem. This woman is not easy to get into, at least she will be more sensible.  The letter to the Empress Dowager has been sent to Bianjing, so Zhao Zongyong felt bold and did not feel danger.  It was precisely because of this that he had the confidence to commit the crime!  Chen Qi felt relieved when he saw Zhao Zongyong was so sure and confident, but he was still beating drums and trembling in his heart.  Zhao Zhongye ordered: "Follow the usual rules, County Magistrate Chen, prepare the goods!" "Preparing the goods is not difficult, the key is how to transport it?" Chen Qi said: "No matter what, we have to avoid the sight of everyone. Especially especially  "Those people sent by the officials." "You don't have to worry about this, I will find a solution!" Zhao Zongyong seemed to have a plan in mind, calmly picked up the tea cup and drank it down.  Then he asked: "By the way, how is the investigation of that case?" "I've been putting it off, but once the new general judge arrives, I will definitely be unable to hold it back. Sooner or later, Tang Qingyuan will be implicated." Chen Qi  He replied in a low voice, which was the biggest source of his annoyance.  Zhao Zongyong said: "Don't you think there is something strange about this matter? Didn't you think of finding out who was behind it?" Chen Qi shook his head and said: "My subordinate made a mistake, so we'll start taking action when we get back." "By the way, the new Su Tong  Where are you now?" Zhao Zongyong seemed to ask casually.  "We encountered a flood in Suzhou and were delayed for a few days. We estimate that we can arrive in these days!" "Well, I understand. Su Zizhan has become famous. When will I be able to take care of him? Hum.  Humph!" Zhao Zongyong's expression was sinister, and no one knew what he was thinking.  The news that Su Shi was appointed as the general magistrate of Hangzhou has long been reported, but he has been missing. After waiting for almost a month, he finally came out despite repeated calls.  On this day, after receiving the news that Su Tongpan was coming, officials from all walks of life in Hangzhou, as well as many scholars and celebrities, rushed to the dock to greet him.  As a promotion official, Lin Zhao naturally went there too. Su's elegant demeanor really made people look forward to it!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 111: Su Shi

    Some people were wasted and depressed in life, but after their death they became famous, and even their names lasted forever.  Some people were famous during their lifetime, but after their death they became unknown and gradually forgotten.  In contrast, the luckiest thing is to have a glorious life and a long-lasting reputation after death.  Su Shi, Su Zizhan is such a character!  The titles of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, great poets, great writers, and "Su Xin" are enough to make people admire and admire them, but they are just titles and evaluations from later generations.  However, at this moment, Su Shi's talent is famous all over the world, and even famous overseas. He is the leading star figure in the Song Dynasty, with an extraordinary scenery.  Jiayou became a Jinshi in his second year, ranked third in the formal examination, and has been an outstanding figure for a century. In addition, he went to high school with his brother Su Che, and has become a famous legend.  His poems were very popular in the Song Dynasty, and were loved by famous courtesans, beauties, and literati.  Even the Empress Dowager Cao was a fan of his. As a scholar, Su Shi was regarded as the best among the best.  Maybe he will fail in his official career in his later years, but at least for now, Su Shi can be considered proud of himself.  Although many people think that his appointment as Hangzhou Tongpan is a demotion.  But Su Shi himself was very happy. He knew the reasons very well, so he didn't have any negative emotions.  Since I received the appointment, I started from Bianjing and headed south along the canal, preparing to go directly to Hangzhou.  However, Su Shi was so famous that invitations kept coming from various ports. Although Su Shi kept resisting, it still took a lot of time.  Unfortunately, there was another flood in the Suzhou area, which delayed the trip for several days.  I received the appointment at the end of April, and it was already the end of May when I actually arrived in Hangzhou.  Today, the news came out that Su Shi came to Hangzhou.  The pier is already crowded with people.  A large crowd surrounded them.  Lin Zhao arrived a little late.  So that it can only fall far behind.  Looking at the scene in front of him, he smiled and sighed: "It's really hard to be a celebrity. Throughout the ages, it's always been like this!"  Looking at the situation, it¡¯s probably not easy for Su Da Talent to start work smoothly in Hangzhou!  The emperor seemed to have made a mistake in sending him to preside over the investigation of the Hangzhou salt case After a while, the ship finally appeared in sight, and there was a burst of cheers from the shore, which made the businessmen of Hangzhou Prefecture very busy.  There is fear of disorder and someone falling into the water.  The atmosphere at the scene seemed to be no less than that of later generations of superstars. The charm of Su Dacai was really extraordinary!  Lin Zhao also opened his eyes wide and concentrated, ready to have a good look at the talented man Su and learn a lot.  The ship finally docked, and the cabin was finally opened. The first person to come out was a man in sackcloth, presumably a follower.  I saw the man walking to the side of the ship.  He shouted loudly: "Thanks to the Hangzhou elders for being so enthusiastic, butit's just that Su Tongpan had abandoned the boat and landed in Suzhou. I don't know if he has arrived in Hangzhou, and he is not on the boat at the moment." What?  Su Shi was not on the boat?  There was a sudden exclamation on the pier, what is going on?  Talented Su fooled everyone?  There were all kinds of shouts and sighs on the dock, and the order suddenly became extremely chaotic.  Many officials in Hangzhou who came to greet him also looked at each other in confusion, unable to explain why.  What is Su Tongpan doing?  Putting on airs or treating people like monkeys?  Have your feelings been waiting in the sun for a long time in vain?  It¡¯s such a hot day, alas!  There is not such a fanatical worship of talented people in the officialdom. Su Shi's false shot has offended some people to some extent.  Lin Zhao saw everything from behind, and he understood a lot of the confusion.  Su Shi had good talents and academic abilities, so why did his career in Shenzong have been so bumpy and ups and downs?  Maybe there is no reason for this.  But you can't blame him. Looking at his posture today, even if he does arrive, the situation will not be much better?  It might be a good idea to escape and come to Hangzhou via another route.  Everything has two sides. In the final analysis, Su Shi might not have been harmed by his reputation as a talented scholar!     have to!  Since the great talent Su had no intention of meeting us, we had no choice but to return disappointed. Lin Zhao turned around and left!  Go straight to the West Lake, go see the scenery if you have nothing to do, and go to Mu Sihong¡¯s place for a spin.  From the initial temptation to the later explicit hints, it has been mentioned many times on the flower boat.  Lin Zhao always felt that Mu Sihong would say something to him, but the beauty remained unmoved, like a perfectly fine person, without saying a word.  Speaking of which, Lin Zhao was really doubtful. Was Mu Sihong patient enough and pretending to be confused?  Or is she simply overthinking it and she really doesn¡¯t know anything?  But it was still too early. Lin Zhao had plenty of time and patience. It was a pleasure to often go on the boat to see the beauties and listen to the piano and drink tea!  Lin Zhao rode the white dragon and soon arrived at the West Lake. He was about to go to the broken bridge when he was stopped by someone.  "May I ask who you are, Mr. Lin Zhao?" A boy appeared on the roadside and came out.??Hello.  Lin Zhao nodded and said, "What, is something wrong?".  "My master would like to invite the young master to come over and talk!" the young man replied respectfully.  "I wonder what your master is called?" Lin Zhao was a little confused, wondering who suddenly came forward to invite.  "The master of the house is over there" Looking along the boy's finger, he saw a young scribe in a long turban and a hand-held folding fan walking towards him from a distance. He looked very elegant.  "I have heard about Lin Dongyang's name for a long time, but unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to meet him. I deeply regret it. Today I finally have a chance." The young scribe came closer, closed the folding fan in his hand, and held it in front of him in greeting. His movements were very graceful.  Lin Zhao turned over and jumped off his horse, cupped his hands and said, "Your Excellency, you are so polite. Lin Zhao cannot afford this. I don't know how to address you?" "Haha, I" Before the young scribe could answer, Lin Zhao suddenly had an idea flash in his mind.  He asked tentatively: "Your surname is Su, sir?" "Suwen Lin Dongyang is extremely intelligent, and he really deserves his reputation!" The young scribe was slightly startled, and then burst into laughter.  With such demeanor, such dressing, and such speech, besides Su Shi, is there anyone else on the ground in Hangzhou now, besides Su Zizhan?  At this moment, I finally have the opportunity to observe this great talent up close. Although he is not a top-notch man, he is still suave, gentle and approachable.  Wearing ordinary scholar clothes, although he is already over 10 years old, he looks like a young scholar in his twenties.  The literary and elegant temperament of the scholars in Shu is very obvious. In short, the aura is completely suitable and cannot be faked by ordinary people.  What's more, Su Shi immediately produced the imperial decree from Emperor Zhao Xu to prove his identity.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Compared with Su Tongpan, I am really at a disadvantagebecause I just came back from the dock, you are so tallbut this time I should be the luckiest person in Hangzhou!" Immediately the two of them  The people looked at each other and laughed again. Su Shi naturally knew that he had tricked the clever Lin Dongyang.  "There is nothing we can do!" Su Shi said: "This time I went south on an errand under the emperor's order, but there were many delays on the way, for fear of delaying the important task assigned by the emperor. I had no choice but to make this decision." "I deeply understand!"  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "But this will disappoint many people, and I'm afraid Su Tongpan's reputation will not be very good." "What does he do with some flashy and false fame?" Su Shi was upright, waved his hand and said: "No matter what  If you don't live in so many places, you will have to worry about the emperor's salary. The official's will is more important." "Well, that's what Su Tongpan said!" Lin Zhao now understands why the so-called talented people in ancient times were so hard-working.  I want to take the imperial examination and stand out.  No matter how famous a talented scholar is, it is just a false name after all, and he is not as glorious as people in later generations imagined. Liu Sanbian's downfall in his life is the best proof.  Entering the official career is completely different. First of all, one has status, is respected by others, and has a relatively high social status.  The most important thing is that you can serve as an official and govern the government. The ultimate purpose of ancient scholars studying is to apply in the world.  Only by becoming an official can one realize his ideals and ambitions.  Su Shi is no exception, so what he cares about most right now is the case in Hangzhou, and he even went to Hangzhou quietly without hesitation to offend everyone.  "How did Su Tongpuan recognize me? Please forgive me for being presumptuous. Could it be that your Majesty is waiting for me here?" Lin Zhao was quite confused about this.  Su Shi smiled and said: "I heard about your appearance when I was in Bianjing. As for today, when I first arrived in Hangzhou, I wanted to enjoy the picturesque scenery of West Lake. Secondly, I heard that Lin Dongyang often comes here recently.  , I have an appointment with a beautiful lady, so I came here to see if I am lucky enough to meet him! It¡¯s a coincidence, they have similar looks, an incomparable white horse, and extraordinary demeanor. Who else can have these unique things besides Lin Dongyang?  What? " "Haha, Su Tong is so complimentary, I'm so ashamed of myself!" Lin Zhao chuckled. He really didn't feel proud in front of the great talent Su.  Before arriving, Su Shi had been a little worried, but after meeting now, he felt much calmer.  At least Lin Zhao did not disappoint him. He was young and promising, approachable, and communicated very smoothly.  The most important thing is that Su Shi felt respected.  Not as a talented person, but as an official.  Lin Zhao has a strong imprint of the Wang family on his body. Su Shi knows exactly what the so-called disciples of King Anshi in Bianjing are.  Just because of an omission on a piece of paper to discourage Wang Anshi from reforming, he was subjected to all kinds of rude words and even insults.  However, this was not seen in Lin Zhao, which shows that the officials kept emphasizing that this child was extraordinary.  Su Shi was still very pleased that he was always polite to him and his words and demeanor were completely free of hypocrisy.?.  But he would never know the real reason for Lin Zhao's respectful attitude.  Su Shi then asked: "Before I left, the officials told me that I will ask you about the situation when I arrive in Hangzhou. I wonder if you have any clues about the murder of more than 40 private salt dealers?" "We have some clues. We are waiting for Su Tong to judge.  Come and help!" Lin Zhao said: "How about we find a place to talk and talk in detail?" (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 112: The trio of investigators

    Qiantang County Magistrate Chen Qi carefully entered the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion through the side door. He had been very cautious recently, fearing to be noticed.  If a local official had a close relationship with the vassal king, suspicion would inevitably come to the ears of the emperor.  If the imperial censor hears about it, impeachment will be inevitable, and the future will be worried, which is a light thing.  What's more, this is a critical moment. Otherwise, your wealth and life may be in danger, so you don't dare to be careless.  "County Magistrate Chen, didn't you go to greet the new general judge?" Dongyang County Duke Zhao Zhongye was a little surprised when he saw Chen Qi.  Chen Qi shook his head and sighed: "This Su Tongjian is really unique. He fooled everyone on the dock. He said he abandoned the boat and stepped ashore in Suzhou. I don't know if he has reached Hangzhou yet?" "Su Zizhan's name is famous.  Big, and not too small!" Zhao Zhongye smiled softly.  "No, I'm worried that Su Tongpuan has other plans. The key is that we don't know his whereabouts at all now, and we don't know what he will do in Hangzhou!" Chen Qi has been a little nervous and sensitive recently.  Zhao Zhongye said in a deep voice: "Don't worry too much. What can he do alone? Is it possible to conduct a private visit incognito? What can he find out?" The implication is that even if Su Shi has intentions, he will not gain anything.  "Okay!" Chen Qi took a breath and nodded lightly. You guys are so meticulous, so naturally it's the best.  However, I still felt very uneasy in my heart.  Zhao Zhongye looked at it, his eyes moved, and a heavy worry emerged in his heart.  Asked: "County Magistrate Chen, how is the stocking situation?" "My side is ready, and Yuhang County's side is almost there. The key is how to start the shipment? Hangzhou is not peaceful at the moment. If you want to hide it from the crowd, there is too much movement.  It's troublesome to arouse suspicion." That's exactly why Chen Qi came.  "Okay!" Zhao Zhongye nodded and said, "Don't worry about how to transport it. My father and I will find a way." Zhao Zhongye agreed immediately and did not lead Chen Qi to see his father.  Chen Qi thought: I hope you can arrange it well!  Then he wiped the sweat from his forehead, said goodbye and turned to leave.  Zhao Zhongye did not stop, and entered the study to see his father Zhao Zongyong, and said: "Father, the goods are almost ready!" "Well, good!" Zhao Zhongye said: "Just now, Chen Qi came to confirm the shipment of the goods. I wonder if my father has any plans.  "Of course there is a plan!" Zhao Zongyong smiled lightly and asked, "Is Su Shi here?" "Father, why are you paying so much attention to Su Shi?" Zhao Zhongye was a little confused and replied, "Su Shi is doing all the tricks today."  Come in, it¡¯s just an empty ship that came to the dock. Does anyone know where Su Shi is now?¡± ¡°Oh, the great talent Su is really extraordinary!¡± Zhao Zongyong laughed and said, ¡°He will definitely disappear when he arrives in Hangzhou.  I'll go find him!" "Sir? You mean" "Lin Zhao!" Zhao Zongyong said: "They are all sent by Zhao Xu, how can they not communicate with each other?  It's always good to show up. Tell Chen Qi that the departure time is set for early June and I'll arrange it!" "Okay!" Zhao Zhongye felt more relieved when he saw his father was full of confidence.  He was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and said, "Father, Chen Qi has always been very timid and nervous recently. I'm worried that something bad will happen if this continues!"  I was happy when I was there, but now I'm afraid of even the slightest risk. What a courageous coward." Zhao Zongyong scolded, and then sighed softly: "But without him, our business wouldn't be able to start now.  I can't live without him, so I'll just bear with it for nowBesides, it's a good thing to have him, if something happens, hehe" "Some people are destined to be nothing more than lackeys, but they are good helpers when the weather is calm.  Even good brothers.  Once the situation changes, he is destined to be a shield and a scapegoat.  Chen Qi was worried because of this.  Zhao Zhongye understood clearly and nodded lightly: "My son understands, but will he make a mistake this time? I'm a little worried" "Your worries are not unreasonable, and it really shouldn't be delayed for too long!" Zhao Zongyong pondered for a moment,  He ordered: "In this way, as soon as Su Shi arrives, he will send my invitation immediately. On the first or sixth day of June, I will hold a banquet in the West Lake and invite all officials in Hangzhou to enjoy the lotus to escape the summer heat!" "What is father planning to do that day?"  Zhao Zhongye asked tentatively.  "That's right!" Zhao Zongyong said: "Ye Chang Meng Duo, I have to stand up for my father but it needs to be carefully planned, and no mistakes can be made!" "Yes, my son must be careful!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao took Su Shi to the Shen Mansion not far from the West Lake. At this time, he had to meet Shen Kuo first.  Right now they are Emperor Zhao XuThe three people who came to Hangzhou had to work closely together.  Although Shen Kuo was on good terms with Wang Anshi and was a member of the New Party, Su Shi was relatively conservative, so it might be awkward to meet him.  But since meeting Lin Zhao, Su Shi has become less worried. After all, everyone is a Jinshi who has read the books of sages and sages.  What's more, Shen Kuo has also entered middle age, so he is stable and rational and has no need to worry.  What's more, now that he has the emperor's mandate, the three of them have common responsibilities.  After Shen Kuo got the news, he hurriedly welcomed the two into the mansion, and they were treated with courtesy.  Shen Kuo had already received the appointment of Zhejiang's visiting envoy. Shen Kuo's face was very bright when he came to visit Su Shi before he arrived in Hangzhou.  As for finding Lin Zhao first, maybe it was a coincidence, maybe it was the lubricant Su Shi found, and he understood this very well.  "I heard that Dongyang and Cunzhong worked out some movable type printing and copper smelting methods together?" Su Shi said with a smile: "When I came here, I heard that the Ministry of Industry was experimenting. If these two methods are successful, they will be of great benefit to the Song Dynasty.  "Oh!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "This is all Mr. Shen's credit!"  "Dongyang has been searching for a long time, is there any clue?" It was only after receiving the imperial edict that Shen Kuo realized Lin Zhao's true purpose of coming to Hangzhou. It turned out that he had a heavy responsibility and a profound meaning.  Lin Zhao chuckled: "You two are kidding me. I have been in Hangzhou for a long time and there are some clues, but they are all intermittent and incoherent. There is no big breakthrough." "Oh?" Su Shi asked: "What about the private salt sales in Hangzhou?  Is it true?" "Yes, that's for sure!" "The forty people in Fangjia Village are really the result of a fight between salt lords?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "Do you believe it?  ?¡± Su Shi and Shen Kuo looked at each other and smiled, shaking their heads, and their expressions became more solemn at the same time.  "The illicit salt trade in Hangzhou is rampant. What are the local governments doing? Is it just a lack of supervision?" Lin Zhao hit the point in one sentence, which shocked his heart.  "So, things in Hangzhou seem to be very troublesome!" In fact, both Su Shi and Shen Kuo knew it well.  Lin Zhaodao: "Although I found some clues, they are not coherent at all, and I almost have no clue. Now that you two are here, everything is easy to explain, and a front-facing investigation can be launched immediately." "That's good!" Su Shi said, "I will.  Immediately go to Hangzhou to take up the post, accept this matter, and find out the truth about the Fangjiacun murder case as soon as possible. ""It seems that the official reputation and folk customs of Liangzhe Road need to be carefully investigated!" Shen Kuo smiled softly.  Visiting envoys do not live for a thousand meals.  However, the two people had a common opinion: "Dongyang, you should be responsible for the secret investigation. A three-pronged approach may yield something." As for what methods Lin Zhao used and what he found, Su Shi and Shen Kuo both  Didn't ask.  They believed that Lin Zhao had this ability and he would naturally speak out when it was time to speak.  The three-member investigation team was established. After some discussion, the three-member team split up and acted separately.  Early the next morning, Su Shi rushed to the Hangzhou government office to report for duty. Zheng Xie, the prefect, was worried. What happened to Su Zizhan?  Are you so frivolous when you are young and famous?  It has been a month since the imperial edict was issued, but Jingran has not yet taken office. He arrived yesterday as promised, and played a golden cicada's escape at the dock.  He has senior qualifications and his position is above Su Shi. He did not go to the dock to greet him yesterday, but he heard a lot of complaints.  It¡¯s hard work working two jobs. If it¡¯s too late, it seems like Su Zizhan will have to ask for reward.  Zheng Xian twisted his shoulders and moved his waist. The two long wings on his official hat flashed in a funny way.  At this time, a clerk came to the door to report: "Su Tong has arrived!" "Thank you, I'm finally here!" Zheng Xie was so excited that he stood up and stood at the door to greet him.  He used to be the governor of Kaifeng and a member of the Hanlin Academy. His qualifications and prestige were very high, and there was no need to condescend to him in terms of etiquette.  Sure enough, a moment later, Su Tongpan came to visit Zheng Zhizhou politely. They knew each other in Bianjing and the atmosphere was good.  According to the organizational system of the Northern Song Dynasty, to a certain extent, Tongjuan had the intention of monitoring the governor of the state, which was a natural conflict.  If the relationship is not handled well, there will often be disharmony between them.  However, Zheng Xie did not have much "hostility" towards Su Shi. He was very self-reliant and was not worried about Su Shi threatening him.  Su Shi's reputation was there, and they were both conservative scholars who opposed Wang Anshi's reforms. They had a common language, so they were very polite.  Su Shi said respectfully: "There were many delays on the way, so I was late for a long time. Please forgive Zheng Zhizhou." "No need to worry about it, Zizhan, just come!" Zheng Xie completely lost his previous attitude.He was angry, very polite, and then changed the subject: "But there is a lot of backlog of affairs, I'm afraid Zizhan is too busy!" "Yes, Shi will deal with it immediately." Su Shi naturally obliged.  Zheng Xie breathed a sigh of relief secretly. There was no clue about the murder of the private salt dealer in Fangjia Village, and he was distressed.  It's better now, I just threw it all to Su Shi, and I feel much more relaxed.  Not long after the two had a conversation, someone came in and reported: "The prince of Yuhang County sent an invitation to hold a banquet at the West Lake on the sixth day of June, inviting Hangzhou officials and gentry to have a feast and enjoy the cool weather. At the same time, I will give Su Tongpuan a clean break!"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 113: Open the skylight and speak frankly

    On the sixth day of June, the prince of Yuhang County hosted a banquet at West Lake?  There is nothing wrong with this. It is inconvenient for local officials to have anything to do with the feudal king, but there is nothing wrong with an ordinary festival banquet.  "What's more, the Prince of Yuhang County is the biological uncle of the current official family. If he invites you warmly, ordinary local officials will naturally have to give him face."  Su Shi was somewhat surprised. As soon as he arrived in Hangzhou, he was invited by the prince to meet him and wash away the dust?  Do I have such a big face?  Naturally, it would be impossible not to agree. At the same time, I was also a little confused. I had only been in the government office for half a day, and Prince Yuhang was really well-informed.  Zheng Xie was a little envious and jealous. He didn't know Zhao Zongyong's true purpose. He only said that he came here for Su Shi's face.  It was inevitable that I felt a little uncomfortable. I was a scholar of the Hanlin Academy and the former governor of Kaifeng, but I had never received such courtesy when I came to Hangzhou.  "Look at Su Shi, he is just a scholar with some talent and reputation.  First of all, people came to the pier from the mountains to the sea, and there were many people rushing to welcome them.  Later, the king of the county hosted a banquet to welcome him. This treatment was simply Well, is the reputation of a talented man so great?  Lin Zhao also received the invitation, and he made it clear that he was inviting all officials and well-known gentry in Hangzhou.  Who dares not to give face to the Prince of Yuhang?  What's more, June 6th was considered a festival in ancient times, and enjoying the cool air and appreciating lotus flowers was one of the important activities, which was appropriate to the occasion.  Is it just that simple?  At least Lin Zhao didn't think so, especially after the last time he pretended to be a food envoy, he was a little suspicious of the Yuhang County Prince's Palace.  Although it is normal for vassal kings to hold such activities, Hangzhou is not peaceful this year. At this juncture, there is always something weird.  When there is a problem with Hangzhou's salt affairs, local officials cannot escape their connections, but what about the vassal clan?  Emperor Zhao Xu knew clearly that there was a problem with Hangzhou's salt affairs, but he didn't launch a large-scale investigation from the beginning. Instead, he asked himself to make an unannounced investigation?  If the private salt dealer in Fangjia Village had not been killed, this matter might never have come to light.  Why is the emperor so cautious?  Are you just afraid of alerting others?  The reasons will inevitably make people think.  Therefore, there may be something fishy about the West Lake Banquet on June 6th. You must meet and investigate before going to the banquet, and be careful.  Lin Zhao wanted to leave the matter to Su An, but he went to follow Mu Sihong's maid.  Maybe Mu Sihong is really overthinking, and now is the time to put it to use. If there is no result in the past two days, this line will be temporarily abandoned.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The sixth day of June?" In the Yuhang County Government Office, a middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, facing the wall.  Ask softly.  "Yes, on the sixth day of June, Zhao Zongyong held a banquet in the West Lake. He said it was to welcome Su Shi, and also to enjoy the cool weather and enjoy the lotus flowers" Yuhang County Magistrate Li Feng stood respectfully behind him, which shows that this person's status is not trivial.  "Why is Zhao Zongyong hosting a good banquet? I'm afraid it's not simple!" The man facing the wall turned around, and it turned out to be Zhao Shiju, a descendant of Taizu, the Shenwu general.  "From what we said on Jinghu South Road, it's likely that luck starts on the sixth day of the lunar month." Li Feng replied softly.  Zhao Shiju smiled and said: "Look, I was right! Zhao Zongyong is the kind of person who wants money but not his life. It's not easy for Jingran to personally create opportunities!" "I'm afraid it won't be possible in such a hurry!  "Li Feng sighed, seeming a bit contemptuous.  "The chance of success is not great. Now that we know about it, the chance of success is zero!" Zhao Shiju smiled proudly and coldly.  "We can't control whether Zhao Zongyong succeeds or not, but this is an opportunity!" Zhao Shiju's enchanting husband was also in the house, and her fox-like sense of smell allowed her to quickly find an opportunity.  Zhao Shiju smiled and said: "What Fu Ru said is that in the final analysis, Zhao Zongyong and his son are just a bunch of idiots who are blind to money. Since he works so hard. Then let's use the mantis to catch the oriole behind, how about?" Li Fengdao: "When the time comes,  The entire Hangzhou's attention will be diverted to the West Lake and the canal pier, and the city will be empty and chaotic Then we will have an opportunity! "Haha, wait for a day, and finally come."  He clapped his hands and said: "As long as we create some chaos and disturb their peace, we can take the opportunity to go to the palace and retrieve the treasures left by our ancestors. That is nearly a hundred years of savings from two weeks and thirteen weeks. You will definitely be amazed by that time."  "With these things, it will be much easier to recruit troops, and our big event is just around the corner!" Sanru was very excited, as if he had seen the dawn of victory, and smiled with relief.  But at this moment, someone came in and reported: "Daru, it's bad. Several of my subordinates were responsible for protecting the merchants coming from Jinghu South Road. They found someone eavesdropping in the guest house and used weapons." "What?" Zhao Shiju  Li Feng and the enchanting husband were all shocked and asked: "What is going on?" "The merchants were discussing the shipment on the sixth day of next month. When they found someone approaching and eavesdropping, their men moved andThe sword was moved.  The eavesdropper was a woman who was good at martial arts, especially light kung fu. She was injured, but we couldn't stop her.  " "Woman?  What's the origin?  Do you know how to keep up with them?  "Zhao Shiju was a little anxious. He had been planning some things for a long time. Now is the critical moment, so he must not make any mistakes. "I don't know, this woman is very good at Qinggong, and I never noticed it before.  At that time, the merchants' voices were relatively low when they talked about transporting salt. The merchants may have wanted to listen more carefully, but they were exposed.  " "So, these people are here for the salt?  " Zhao Shiju couldn't help but ponder, guessing the identity and origin of the woman. Li Feng reacted quickly and said: "Could it be from an official Su Shi or Lin Zhao?  " "It's possible, but it's also possible that Zhao Zongyong and his son came in. When merchants arrive, it's common for them to conduct thorough investigations.  "Zhao Shiju also gradually calmed down. "The enchanting woman said: "To sum up now, if the masterminds behind the scenes are different, what will be the consequences?"  " "If it is Zhao Zongyong, there is no big problem. The merchants are just talking about time, and there is nothing wrong with it.  "Zhao Shiju said: "But if it is Su Shi or Lin Zhao, it will be a bit troublesome!  " "Yes, first of all, how did they target these merchants?  We didn't notice it at all.  Furthermore, how much do they know?  "Li Feng was very worried. Apparently the sudden appearance of the eavesdropper made them a little panicked and a little frightened. The enchanting woman said: "If it is Lin Zhao's entrance, we are worried that the behind-the-scenes drama on June 6 will not be revealed. Now  Well, Lin Zhao and the others already knew it.  " "If it was just like that, of course I wouldn't ask!  Zhao Shiju looked solemnly and said, "The key is what is the purpose of following this woman?"  Who are you coming for?  This is what worries me the most.  Li Feng, did his previous actions reveal his whereabouts?  " "No, except for the time in Fangjiacun, there hasn't been any big action for a long time.  But that time it was done very secretly, and there was absolutely no flaw.  "Li Feng was so steadfast in his oath that he couldn't help but believe it. "My husband is overly worried. It's probably just a coincidence. Lin Zhao has been in Hangzhou for so long, and he must have been investigating the issue of illegal salt.  The fact that the emperor allowed him to come proved that they had something in their grasp. It seemed not difficult to find out the whereabouts of some private salt merchants so they must have gone to Zhao Zongyong and his son.  "After the enchanting husband finished speaking, he felt that his idea was a bit lucky. Zhao Shiju nodded slightly and said, "I can only think so for now!  I had underestimated Lin Zhao in the past, thinking that he would never be able to achieve anything great, but I didn't expect that this kid really had a few tricks up his sleeve.  " "Then what should we do now?  "Li Feng's expression was not as nervous as before, thinking about the ins and outs of this matter and the next step. Zhao Shiju said: "Act according to the original plan, but recently I must be very alert.  Be careful and be able to let go of any trouble.  " "Yes, General, I understand!"  " "Okay, let's go first. Try to reduce unnecessary contact as much as possible these days" Zhao Shiju suddenly regretted that he should not come to Yuhang County rashly today. "Do you want the general and your husband to leave secretly?  "Li Feng also thought of this. Zhao Shiju's identity is sensitive. Today's situation is special. A little carelessness may cause trouble.  Arouse suspicion among others.  If you have a family relationship, it¡¯s hard to say anything if you don¡¯t join.  " "Okay, general, be careful!  " At noon, Shenwu General Zhao Shiju left the Yuhang County Government Office with his husband. They seemed to be leaving very casually, but there was still a vague dignified atmosphere, which was difficult to completely conceal. " Su An knew clearly at a nearby alley  Seeing this scene, I couldn't help but be shocked, and then left quietly ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~"Mu Sihong's men were injured?  "Su An brought back an important piece of news, and Lin Zhao hurriedly asked. Su An replied: "Yes, she has been following these people these days and has never been discovered. She doesn't want something to go wrong today.  " "Do you know who he is and what he is doing?  Su An shook his head and said: "This woman seems to have noticed someone following her. She has been very careful recently. I dare not follow too close to detect."  " "Then where is she now?  Can you come to the rescue!  "    "No!  Although she was injured, she escaped on her own!  Su An said: "I saw that she was safe and sound, so I followed those people secretly. My hard work paid off and I made some discoveries."  "    "oh?  "Lin Zhao was also a little excited. Su AnSaid: "I found out that those people went to another hospital and later had contact with the Yuhang County Government!" "Yuhang County Government?" Lin Zhao felt that things were getting more and more interesting.  Su An asked again: "Master, do you know what I saw coming out of the county government office?" "Who?" "Zhao Shiju!" "What was he doing there?" Lin Zhao was also surprised and asked immediately.  Su An said: "I inquired, and it was said that Zhao Shiju's side husband came from Jingdong East Road. He was from the same town as Yuhang County Magistrate Li Feng's wife and had some contacts. But these are extraordinary times and his status is also special, so I paid attention to it.  "Maybe you are overthinking it, but it may be of great use. You are doing the right thing!" Lin Zhaodao: "It seems that the water in Yuhang County is also very deep!" "I wonder what those people do?"  And who is Mu Sihong and what does he want to do? "Su An said: "I think Mu Sihong's men will know more!" "That's right!" Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "This is it, it's time to open the door.  Yao Chuang has spoken out!"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 114: Evil Intentions

    "Yutong, how are you? Are you seriously injured?" On the flower boat, Mu Sihong saw that half of Yutong's body was stained with blood. She was frightened and asked with concern.  Yutong shook his head slightly and said, "It doesn't matter, it's just a flesh wound!" The injury was indeed not serious, but because he was in a hurry to escape, he didn't have time to bandage the wound, so he lost a lot of blood.  Seeing that Yutong was fine, Mu Sihong felt relieved and hurriedly got the gold medicine, cleaned the wound, and bandaged it.  Seeing the bloody wounds on Yutong's thin body, Mu Sihong couldn't help but shed tears in her eyes.  Yutong smiled and said, "It's all my fault that I was too impatient. I wanted to know more clearly, but my whereabouts were accidentally revealed!" "Stop talking, it's okay. It's my fault. I shouldn't have let you go to those dangerous areas."  Mu Sihong blames herself very much. Although Yutong is a servant, she has been dependent on each other for so many years and has long been like a sister.  If there really was a problem, she didn't dare to think about it anymore.  The Yutong chuckled: "Miss, don't suffer, I heard" Just when he was about to speak, a maid reported at the door: "Miss, Mr. Lin Zhao wants to see you!" "Where is he?" Mu Sihong was surprised!  "It's right there, their boat is already approaching!" Because Yutong was injured, Mu Sihong rowed into the lake deliberately for safety reasons.  Even so, Lin Zhaoyi came to see him by boat on the 1st and was so eager that he was naturally a little nervous.  Without waiting for an answer, I felt the ship's hull shaking slightly, as if the guests had already arrived uninvited.  Mu Sihong hurriedly walked out of the cabin and saw Lin Zhao and a tough man jumping onto the bow of the ship, and a small boat had just sailed away.  "Miss Mu, I'm rude, please forgive me!" Lin Zhaoyi cupped his hands and said hello.  Mu Sihong clearly noticed the change in Lin Zhao's expression. It was not as playful as usual, but more serious, and her heart tightened.  "Young Master Lin came to visit at night, why?" Mu Sihong asked in a deep voice, pretending to be displeased.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Come to deliver the medicine, the best gold medicine!" Mu Sihong was shocked, forced himself to calm down, shook his head and said: "Thank you for your kindness, sir, but it seems that the slave family doesn't need it!" "Really!  "?" Lin Zhao said without any politeness, walked directly into the cabin and sat down in the small living room.  Su An stood at the door with his hands behind his hands, and the atmosphere was a bit solemn.  Mu Sihong walked in with an unnatural look on her face and lightly opened her red lips: "Master Lin" "I don't speak secretly when I come in. I'm here tonight just to open the window and speak openly!" Lin Zhao said meaningfully!  Looking at Mu Sihong, he smiled and said: "Miss Mu, what do you think?" Mu Sihong said in a deep voice: "What does Mr. Lin want me to say?" "Your identity and the purpose of coming to Hangzhou?" Lin Zhao spoke bluntly.  , even a little aggressive.  Mu Sihong turned her beautiful eyes and said softly: "I said it was for the young master, do you believe it?" "Yes, why don't you believe it?" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's just that Miss Mu's current behavior makes me a little unbelievable.  By the way, how are your men's injuries?" Speaking of this, Mu Sihong knew there was no way to avoid it, so she bit her lips and said, "It doesn't matter!" Lin Zhao said, "Well, then.  Okay, let's talk about it. Above the West Lake, don't worry about the walls having ears!" "Young master Lin, just ask whatever you want!" At this point, Mu Sihong knew that there was no point in continuing to hide.  "Your true identity? What are you doing in Hangzhou?" Mu Sihong sighed: "My grandfather is Tang Qingyuan, a private salt dealer. Mr. Lin must have known about it. He came to Hangzhou for revenge!" "That fire was  Did you do it on purpose?" If Lin Zhao and others admit it, everything will be clear.  "Definitely!" Mu Sihong's tearful eyes were covered with thick hatred, and she gritted her teeth and said: "I was lucky enough to escape by going to enjoy the lanterns for fun, but there were dozens of people in the house If it was just an ordinary fire, wouldn't it be possible?  Can no one escape? I listened to their wailing and shouting, but I was helpless. I watched the huge house turn into ashes" At this point, Mu Sihong was crying and almost fainted.  Lin Zhao hurriedly supported Meiru. He could imagine how cruel and sad it would be for a weak woman to witness her whole family being buried in the flames, so she did not hesitate to lend her a shoulder. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? is?is is that she has forced a smile on her face, but she has never shown her true feelings in front of outsiders.  Perhaps it had been suppressed for too long. Mu Sihong's crying reminded her of the tragic past, and the sorrow in her heart was like a flood bursting its embankment. She couldn't bear it anymore and lay on Lin Zhao's shoulder, tears streaming down her face.  After a long time, Mu Sihong recovered from her grief. When she lowered her head, she saw that Lin Zhao's shoulder was already soaked in a large area.  While wiping away tears, he looked apologetic!    "It's okay, the deceased is gone. Please express your condolences to Miss Mu!" Lin Zhao returned to his previous politeness, becoming more gentle and caring and comforting with gentle words.  Mu Sihong's heart moved, knowing that there was no need to hide anything anymore, and said: "Since Mr. Lin is here, many things must have been understood, and the slave family has nothing to hide. Yes, the slave did come to Hangzhou for the company, but he just wanted to  You want to use the power of the young master!" "So you deliberately provoke me and Zhao Zhongshan and Chen Hong?" Lin Zhao said softly: "But in comparison, it might be better if Miss Mu tells the truth, don't you think?  The Nu family was too simple-minded and was not sure about the Young Master's actions at first. It was not until that day that he tried to test his words. I wanted to tell the truth, but" Mu Sihong couldn't explain the reason herself. She was worried about her origin.  She was worried about being implicated, and secondly the daughter of a criminal who sells illegal salt would be looked down upon, especially because she didn't want to be Lin Zhao Ever since Qin Huaihe disappeared last time, Mu Sihong had a vague special feeling for Lin Zhao  It was emotion that made him worry again and again.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Miss Mu wants revenge, and I want to investigate the case. We should be able to cooperate happily!" "Everything depends on the young master, and the slave family must know everything." Mu Sihong finally admitted the fact that relying on herself alone,  The day of revenge is a fairy tale.  "Okay, have you discovered anything?" Lin Zhao asked softly, Mu Sihong said these are really a breakthrough, this unexpected discovery is really important.  Mu Sihong said in a deep voice: "In the past, my grandfather sold illegal salt, which was related to the Hangzhou government. It must be because of this that the family was wiped out" "The government? Where to enter?" Mu Sihong shook his head and said: "Qiantang  County Chen Qi should have a lot of connections, but I have no evidence. I approached Chen Hong just to find clues" Lin Zhao nodded lightly, and this answer was not surprising.  Mu Sihong continued: "I have discovered something recently Yutong, witnessed the Fangjiacun murder case!" "What?" Lin Zhao suddenly became excited. The Fangjiacun murder case has always been a suspenseful mystery, and there were no clues.  Now there are eyewitnesses. It is really difficult to find a way out of the mountains and rivers, and there is another village with dark flowers and bright flowers!  Mu Sihong said: "Well, Yutong's injury doesn't matter. Why don't you ask her directly?" "That's fine!" Although it is not appropriate to enter a woman's boudoir, there is an urgent matter now, so naturally it is urgent to obey the authority.  .  Lin Zhao and Su An entered the room and saw Yutong lying on the bed, his face a little pale, and he was in good mental condition, so they felt relieved.  "Yutong, when Mr. Lin asks a question, you answer truthfully!" Mu Sihong warned.  Seeing Lin Zhao come in, the smart Yutong fully understood, smiled knowingly, and nodded gently.  "Miss Yutong, did you witness the murder in Fangjiacun?" Lin Zhao went straight to the point. This matter is really important.  "Yes!" Yutong nodded and said: "That night I happened to go to Fangjia Village to find Boss Fang. They used to be the master's subordinates, but I didn't expect that they would kill each other" "Did you find anything?" Lin Zhao  I can¡¯t help but sigh: What should I say?  Coincidentally?  Is Yao's network sparse and sparse?  "Those killers gathered in a brewing workshop in Yuhang County and were involved with the Yuhang County Government." Yuhang County Government?  Lin Zhao suddenly had doubts in his heart. The magistrate of Yuhang County was Li Feng. Did he instigate it?  But what¡¯s the motive?  This is the most confusing part?  Coupled with Su An's discovery yesterday, it has been confirmed that there is something very wrong with Yuhang County.  Lin Zhao asked again: "Then what happened to the injury today?" "I have been monitoring the wine shop these days. When I saw someone coming in and out, it seemed to be protecting someone, so I followed him out of curiosity." Yutong said: "Those  He must be a private salt dealer from Hunan and Hubei. There seems to be a big business recently. Today they talked about the date of shipment. I wanted to hear more truthfully, but I accidentally exposed my whereabouts Fortunately, I escaped by luck.  "There's a big deal, shipping?" Several keywords made Lin Zhao a little excited.  Yutong nodded and said: "Yes, it seems that the shipment will start on the sixth day of June. There may be a lot of goods" "The sixth day of June?" Lin Zhao's heart moved. Isn't it the day when Zhao Zongyong, the king of Yuhang County, hosted a banquet at the West Lake?  Pure coincidence?  What a coincidence, right?  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  At the same time, I was also a little shocked. The sale of illegal salt on Liangzhe Road is really rampant, and it has reached this point.  The emperor's relatives were all involved in it. No wonder it was unclear before. Emperor Zhao Xu also took it into consideration. This is the reason!  Judging from the current situation, Zhao Zongyong is likely to use the banquet to divert attention and create opportunities to start illicit salt shipments?  They are already being watched so closely, but these people are still so bold and commit crimes against the wind!  It¡¯s no longer possible to run away with a bulletTo put it bluntly, these people are all lunatics!  Lin Zhao is also very curious, why is Zhao Zongyong so confident that he will succeed?  I really want to see it.  Yutong said: "Things seem to be more complicated. The brewing workshop in Yuhang County is not simplethe guys inside are actually killers and samurai, and they have many weapons." Weapons?  What are they going to do?  Lin Zhao was suddenly shocked and hid the weapons secretly. Things were obviously a little complicated.  Throughout the ages, concealing weapons privately has been a serious crime, with evil intentions!  Weapons control in the Song Dynasty was particularly strict. The main civilian weapons were whistle sticks, and weapons were strictly prohibited.  Using the brewery as a cover to raise killer samurai and hide weapons privately, it is self-evident what the purpose is.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 115: Sleeping Flowers and Willows

    Who is hiding the weapons? Who has evil intentions? According to Yutong, these people are closely related to the Yuhang County Government, so the county magistrate Li Feng must be involved!  But if a county magistrate rebelled, Lin Zhao didn't believe it. There were not many soldiers and the territory was small, so it would be difficult to achieve anything.  The most important thing is that two things are missing. Why rebel? Where is the appeal? Although the county magistrate is small and living a good life, who would rebel? From Li Feng, there is really no reason to rebel? So, the mastermind behind the scenes is  The messenger must be someone else.  A figure of a person gradually appeared in Lin Zhao¡¯s mind, that¡¯s right!  It is none other than Shenwu General Zhao Shiju!  He is a descendant of Taizu. After Zhao Guangyi ascended the throne, the descendants of Taizu have always been dissatisfied.  It is reasonable to raise an army to take back his own throne by force, and he has reasons to rebel.  He also has the appeal. He is a descendant of Taizu and has a respected status. If he raises his arms and calls, someone will definitely respond.  What's more, he had a close relationship with Li Feng, the magistrate of Yuhang County. Was the contact during such a sensitive period as simple as visiting relatives and friends? When we met on the flower boat that day, this man seemed gentle and elegant, acting like a refined scholar.  Pai, the vague aura seems strange.  A treacherous person can be as loyal as a loyal person. If you say that this person has a big conspiracy secretly, you can believe it.  Now looking at the Fangjiacun murder case, things are not that simple!  If Zhao Shiju was the instigator behind the scenes, then what was his purpose in sending people to attack and kill a group of private salt dealers in Fangjia Village? The private salt dealers were the family of Zhao Zongyong, Prince of Yuhang County, and they had no conflict with him!  There is indeed a solution to this, but it is entirely possible to fish in troubled waters.  Tang Qingyuan was implicated in Fangjiacun.  He has connections with Chen Qi, the magistrate of Qiantang County.  An inexplicable murder led directly to Chen Qi.  Then it affected Zhao Zongyong. This was a deliberate attempt to muddy the waters!  So what does he want to do with this opportunity? No, why are the private salt merchants in Hunan and Hubei protected by them? Could it be that they are in the same group as Zhao Zongyong? Could it be that the official uncle also wants to rebel? If so, the consequences will be terrible.  If not, the consequences are equally dire!  "What exactly does Zhao Shiju want to do after planning for a long time? Is he to directly launch an army to rebel? There is no sign and no clue. This is the most worrying thing.  Fortunately, Yutong Kao witnessed the murder in Fangjia Village and discovered this after following up.  Otherwise, everything will be kept in the dark, and something big will happen sooner or later.  Just today's action has already alerted the snake. I am worried that the matter will be exposed. Will Zhao Shiju and others take action in advance? When will it be? By the way, June 6th, this day is destined to be turbulent!  Hiding weapons privately.  Intention of rebellion, although this is a slight clue, there is no further discovery and no evidence.  However, this important matter cannot be delayed and must be reported to the emperor and let the court know.  If something big happens in early June.  Without the support of the imperial court and the dispatch of troops, how could the situation be stabilized? But Hangzhou is thousands of miles away from Bianjing. Even if it is an emergency, it will take seven or eight days to rush.  Wait for the emperor to react.  It was already twenty days before the decree was sent back.  It is now the end of May, less than ten days until June 6th.  There was simply no time.  Lin Zhao felt scary and a little helpless!  But no matter what, the news must be reported immediately, even if it is just a rumor.  Zhao Shiju, Zhao Zongyong, I'm sorry, the pure will become pure, and the turbid will become turbid. Just let nature take its course!  This is also a helpless move, not intentional harm, but just in case.  Lin Zhao ordered: "Bozhou, send the news to Bianjing immediately and let the officials know!" "Yes!" "As for us" Su An was born in the Forbidden Army. He had read books and heard Yutong's description. He knew what happened.  He understood the seriousness of Lin Zhao's worries.  Said: "Sir, if trouble really happens, the imperial court cannot count on it and can only rely on the strength of Hangzhou itself!" "Hangzhou?" Lin Zhao thought!  Su An said: "Although it is said that the order of the Privy Council is needed to mobilize troops, the Zhizhou controls the military affairs of a party and can mobilize the army when necessary." "Zhizhou, you mean Zheng Xie?" "Yes, when necessary, we can only turn to Zheng Zhizhou!" Lin Zhao  I couldn't help but feel annoyed, Zheng Xie didn't have a good impression of him, and he never gave him a good look.  Furthermore, the things about rebellion are all just speculation without any real evidence. What if Zheng Xie doesn¡¯t believe it? I feel filial piety just thinking about it!  When it comes to last resort, you can really only count on him.  "The plan for now is to pay close attention to the movements of all parties!" Lin Zhao ordered: "Bozhou, you have to be more careful about this matter." Yutong also volunteered: "I can help too!" "But yours  The injury" "It's just a flesh wound, it's not a problem!" Being able to escape under the interception of several warriors shows that Yutong's skills are good, especially his Qinggong, which is even more convenient for detecting information.  MuSihong didn't expect that things would reach this point and be involved in rebellion, which was really scary.  But Yutong discovered many things, and now it is impossible to retreat.  What's more, if it is handled well, the great revenge can be avenged. The key is that Lin Zhao is among them. It is a great honor to walk side by side with him.  "Mr. Lin, what can I do?" Mu Sihong asked in a low voice, wanting to do her best.  Lin Zhao muttered: "You can't act rashly these days, but you have a lot of things to do, and you need a cover. Miss Mu, please forgive me for being presumptuous, you see" "This" Lin Zhao's words fell to the ground, and Mu  Sihong immediately blushed and hesitantly said: "The servants will serve themselves" Lin Zhaodao: "Thank you Miss Mu. As long as this matter is handled well, the blood feud of the Tang family will naturally be avenged. Also, I will try my best to repay the debt.  The young lady has a clean background. "Well, it's all thanks to you, sir!" Mu Sihong was moved, with tears in her eyes.  The matter was so serious that Lin Zhao immediately made an appointment with Su Shi and Shen Kuo to inform them of the news.  Su Shi and Shen Kuo were amazed at Lin Zhao's ability to make such a major discovery in such a short period of time.  Of course, there is more fear, not only the case of illegal salt trafficking, but now it involves possible rebellion.  "What should we do now?" This was the first rebellion since the official ascended the throne. Su Shi and Shen Kuo had little experience, so they had trouble handling it.  Lin Zhaodao: "The news has been reported to Bianjing to the officials, but there is no time. We can only rely on ourselves. If necessary, ask Zheng Zhizhou to mobilize troops." "That's all we can do. If this is the case, I will give my full support  "Shen Kuo, the envoy to Zhejiang Province, also has great power and can speak when necessary.  Lin Zhaodao: "Because there is no evidence at the moment, and we can't easily alert the snake, we can't tell Zheng Zhizhou directly!" "What does Dongyang mean?" "Just wait and see what happens. We shouldn't act rashly in the past few days. We will observe the situation secretly and wait until it is confirmed.  Let¡¯s take a long-term view and act cautiously.¡± Su Shi said: ¡°It¡¯s okay, if we just try to scare the snake, all the previous efforts will be wasted, Hangzhou will be left with two cancers forever, and it will not be easy to solve them in the future.¡± ¡°They must be uprooted this time!¡±  !" Shen Kuo's eyes were extremely firm.  The three of them were both nervous and inexplicably excited. Being able to crush a rebellion with their own hands would bring glory to their official careers. More importantly, it would be beneficial to the country and the people, and it would also be the realization of a sense of responsibility and ambition.  After the three people discussed, Shen Kuo continued to inspect, and Su Shi also continued to work on the Fangjiacun murder case with no clue.  As for Lin Zhao Shi Bo Si has nothing to do, so he wanders around the West Lake every day, sleeping on flowers and willows on flower boats (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 116 Surprise

    "Lin Zhao wanders around in the wind and dust every day, sleeping in flowers and willows?" Dongyang County Duke Zhao Zhongye was a little surprised when he heard the news.  "That's right, I hang out on Mu Sihong's flower boat almost every day!" Zhao Zhongye smiled and said: "I didn't expect that this guy is also a lover. He also learned to look for flowers and ask willows, and he became popular overnight." He didn't pay attention.  His younger brother Zhao Zhongshan's face was ashen and he gritted his teeth in hatred.  Mu Sihong actually left Lin Zhao to spend the night on the boat? Some time ago, the jealousy was so intense that Mr. Zhu was so angry that he kept cursing Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong in his heart. It was extremely unpleasant!  Zhao Zhongye shook his head when he saw this and said: "Second brother, don't be angry. There are so many beautiful women. Isn't it just a prostitute? How many can we find with our status?" "What the elder brother said is that, but Lin Zhao" Zhao Zhongshan seemed to have some doubts.  Not convinced.  "Don't worry, he's sleeping in flowers and willows these days, so we can worry less. After the goods are shipped out, we can just ask the censor to read him!" Zhao Zhongye couldn't help but say a few words of comfort.  "Yes, brother, let me save you!" Zhao Zhongye clenched his fists and had to hold back some anger.  Zhao Zhongye was comforting his younger brother, but in fact he himself was a little uneasy. Is Lin Zhao really looking for fun? Is there something else wrong? When a large number of private salt was about to be shipped, he became more and more nervous.  Now I don¡¯t have to worry about it so much. As long as it works well on the sixth day of June, everything will be fine.  "By the way, second brother, you told Chen Hong to behave himself!" Zhao Zhongye thought of this and did not forget to give him this advice.  Zhao Zhongshan deeply agrees with this, and Chen Hong is very fond of Mu Sihong.  There was a deep hatred between Lin Zhao and him, and he was an impatient master.  It's not surprising that he would do something outrageous on impulse.  At this point, a single move can affect the whole body, and if it doesn't work well, big trouble will happen.  Chen Hong is really annoyed. He who has always had thoughts about Mu Sihong, how can he tolerate others getting involved first? He is usually very attentive, but the beauty just ignores him, and now he directly follows Lin Zhao.     well!  As soon as I closed my eyes, my mind was filled with Mu Sihong's graceful figure.  The scene of tender love and affection under Lin Zhao's body.  These thoughts were like knives, cruelly cutting into his heart, and then ignited a raging fire, and the hatred was more than gnashing of teeth.  Several times I had the urge to rush directly to the West Lake to seek bad luck from the "dog/man/woman".  As expected, Zhao Zhongye was right to worry.  But there is no need for Zhao Zhongshan to stop him.  His father, Chen Qi, stopped him in person and almost slapped his precious son in the face.  "You're a worthless thing, what are you going to do? Find someone to fight for, or are you jealous?" Chen Qi cursed with hatred: "For a promiscuous woman, you are so impulsive, you don't know whether to live or die!" "Father then Lin Zhao  That's too much!" Chen Hong was still a little unconvinced and muttered: "Have you forgotten Brother Xuan's great hatred?" "You bastard. I haven't forgotten Xuan'er's death for a day, but you can do it with your kindness.  Revenge?" Chen Qi shouted loudly.  At the same age, he has read poetry and books since he was a child and was taught by famous teachers. How come he looks like this? Look at Lin Zhao.  He was just a servant, look at his current achievements and abilities.  Why is the difference so big? If Chen Hong knew that his father thought this way, he would definitely vomit blood and die, but he was still unconvinced and said: "Father, didn't the prince say that he will help our family get revenge after this is done!" "  Revenge? Count on them?" Chen Qi said: "My silly son, how long have you been counting on them? It's like seeking the skin of a tiger!" "What?" Chen Hong was stunned. He has been very close to Zhao Zhongshan recently.  Not bad, I almost want to make him a confidant, but why did his father say that? Chen Qi said: "If they hadn't gone crazy, why would they take risks and commit crimes now? Do you know how much risk is involved in shipping the goods this time?" "Risk?" Chen Qi said  Hong said: "Didn't the prince say that he will arrange the fortune? With the prince here, there will be no problems." "Huh, the arrangement naturally depends on him, can it be guaranteed to be foolproof?" Chen Qi smiled bitterly and said: "Wan.  If something happens, it will be doomed" "Dad, don't worry, just look at the prince and the two masters as if nothing happened, we are just grasshoppers on the same rope, nothing will happen to us." Chen Hong was still very stupid.  Innocent.  "Grasshoppers on a rope? Haven't you heard of the saying that when disaster strikes, everyone flies away? We are relatives of the emperor, so what's the difficulty in escaping? What about us?" Chen Qi said with a bitter smile on his lips.  , looking a little miserable, sighed: "I'm still worried that they will add insult to injury and make us a scapegoat!" "That's not true, right?" Chen Hong was not stupid enough, he finally realized the seriousness of the problem and felt a little  Scared.  Chen Qi shook his head and sighed: "It is essential to be on guard against others. It seems that we have to leave a backup plan!" It was not only Zhao Zhongye and Chen Qi who were worried and uneasy? Zhao Shiju asked doubtfully on the Leifeng Pagoda: "  Neither Lin Zhao nor Su Shi responded?"   "Yes, Su Shi is still investigating the case in Fangjiacun, and Shen Kuo went to Huzhou." The enchanting woman replied: "As for Lin Zhao, he wandered around the West Lake all day, sleeping in flowers and willows, and had a fierce fight with that Mu Sihong  " "In this way" Zhao Shiju frowned, seeming to be thinking "I didn't expect this guy to be a slut," said the enchanting woman. "Mien Hua Su Liu?"  Zhao Shiju sneered and said: "Don't you think it's too calm? A person that Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi both like can be like a fish in water in the Liao Kingdom, is he just a lustful person?" When the enchanting woman heard this, her face suddenly changed.  , groaned: "Yes could it be" "I have never found out who the woman who escaped that day was, so how can I rest assured?" Zhao Shiju is a cautious person, but also because the things involved are too big.  If it is too serious, if you are a little negligent, not only will all your previous efforts be wasted, but it will even be irreversible.  "Then what do you want to do?" Seeing her husband's expression, the enchanting woman felt a little uneasy.  "If it doesn't work, then start in advance!" Madam Enchanting exclaimed: "Initiate in advance? With our current strength, it is like hitting an egg with an egg against a stone? Did we agree that after my family's inherited wealth is obtained, we can recruit troops and then make plans?" "It's absolutely impossible.  If we are discovered, we won't even have a chance to take action" Zhao Shiju clenched his fists, feeling a little worried and nervous.  "Husband, when did you become so unsure of yourself? Stay calm and don't be impulsive!" Seeing her husband's expression, the enchanting woman couldn't help but feel worried.  Zhao Shiju closed his eyes, took a deep breath and pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Yes, I am a little anxious, but I must be cautious during this period of time and don't dare to make mistakes." Having said that, Zhao Shiju has clearly realized the fact that the plan  It has been affected, and now we can only minimize the losses as much as possible.  The enchanting woman said: "At the same time, pay close attention to their movements. In fact, there is no need to worry too much. They have no military power and are weak. The right to speak in Hangzhou is actually in the hands of Zheng Xie. As long as he is safe, he will  No big deal, Bianjing, we are also paying attention to the troubles over there, how about that?" "It's good, fortunately, we have made arrangements in the past, and we can use them now, so we won't be in a hurry!" The enchanting woman said: "Don't worry!  Well, with the blessing of the spirits of the ancestors and the queen, I will be safe and sound!" Zhao Shiju nodded slightly, standing on the top of Leifeng Tower, watching the waves of the West Lake and the flower boats wandering, with a murderous intent in his eyes.  I had underestimated this Lin Zhao before, maybe I should have killed him from the beginning!  If done well, you can also put the blame on others and completely anger the emperor, which will achieve even greater results.  A single thought of benevolence led to raising tigers, which has become a big disaster until now!  But it¡¯s not too late to remedy the situation, maybe it¡¯s not too late to do it now!  Zhao Shiju had his own opinion. Emperor Zhao Xu sent three officials to Hangzhou. Shen Kuo and Su Shi had higher positions and greater power.  But the person who knows the situation in Hangzhou best is undoubtedly Lin Zhao, and there is even reason to believe that the core of the trio investigating the case is the seemingly humble Lin Zhao.  If he died at the critical moment and they lost their backbone, would the situation be better? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~ June has arrived, the water on the West Lake is rippling, and the cool breeze is blowing. Especially the patches of lotus leaves in the distance are swaying in the wind, which is really beautiful.  The flower boat was wandering on the lake. Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong looked out the window and felt very uncomfortable.  "Miss Mu, I've been giving you a hard time these past few days!" Lin Zhao apologized heartily.  In order to confuse outsiders and anger some people, I have been pretending to stay on a flower boat these days, indulging in beauty.  Nowadays, everyone in Hangzhou is aware of the commotion. Although Mu Sihong is a promiscuous woman, she cannot ignore her reputation.  Such an act is really apologetic for a woman.  Mu Sihong shook his head gently and said: "Young Master is so thoughtful, it is my family's honor to be able to do my little bit, not to mention it is to avenge my family's blood feud. If it were not for Young Master's presence, I don't know how many years and months it would have to wait, and the slave family might have to pay even more."  , even more unbearable" "Before this, she had also thought about sacrificing her appearance.  Now it's just a so-called reputation, let alone being with Lin Zhao. Mu Sihong doesn't reject it, and she still has a strange feeling in her heart.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Just hold on for a few more days. Yutong and Bozhou have already gone to inquire about the news. I hope they can gain something!"  The sound resounded on the lake At the same time, a ship sailed into the Hangzhou Canal Pier. A loli girl looked out the window, looked at the exquisite scenery in the distance and said excitedly: "This is Hangzhou! Sister Meng, guess what?  What will your cousin's expression be like when he sees us later? Will he be extremely surprised?" "Yue Lun, don't expect too much, he might be in a cool mood somewhere." "In the cabin!These beautiful beauties were none other than Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. ps: Thanks to book friends Yi Ru Memories, Beihai Ice Swordsman for the reward, thanks to Bookworm 711002, Emperor Haotian, Jue Wuxin,  Thanks to Chopin for your monthly vote and the chapter is given away!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 117: Not recognizing good people's hearts

    Meng Ruoying didn't expect that her words would come true. Lin Zhao really went to look for flowers and willows, and the wind/liu was so free and unrestrained!  Since the separation from Jiangning in the Yuan Dynasty, the two beauties missed Lin Zhao very much and dreamed of seeing each other as soon as possible.  Lin Zhao joked that he would open a branch by the West Lake, and Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun took it seriously. They started planning seriously after arriving in Bianjing.  Last year, after Lin Zhao investigated the case, Ayun was acquitted. His cousin had been imprisoned, so naturally he could not return to Dengzhou.  When he went to Jiangnan to thank his benefactor, Gao Gao saw that she and Yu Xuan were helpless and homeless, so he took it upon himself to take them in.  Yu Xuan is a scholar, good at managing accounts and writing documents, and is also dedicated to learning how to manage money. Ayun stayed in the kitchen to help.  After the Chinese New Year, Meng and Gu's children returned to Bianjing, and Gu Yuelun simply taught Ayun his unique skills.  Within half a year, the ingenious Ayun mastered them all and became the new beautiful chef of Jiangnanju, who was able to stand alone.  Meng Ruoying handed over the management of the store business to Gao Gao and Yu Xuan, and relied on Ayun in the kitchen.  The two of them had lost their temper and hoped to see Lin Zhao as soon as possible. After making arrangements, they took a boat south to Hangzhou.  ¡°I didn¡¯t notify Lin Zhao before this, thinking of giving him a surprise.  But when the two beauties even passed by Jiangning instead of going home and hurried to Hangzhou, they suddenly felt disappointed and even angry.  Lin Zhao works in the Municipal Shipping Department, but his residence is provided by the Meng family's business in Hangzhou.  Meng Ruoying arrived and asked about Lin Zhao's whereabouts. Manager Li of the company was only reluctant and hesitant.  Meng Ruoying frowned and said: "Manager Li. Just tell me, where has he gone?" "WestWest Lakegone to enjoy the lotus flowers!" Gu Yuelun's girly mind.  She suddenly became excited and shouted: "I heard that the West Lake is beautiful, let's go find my cousin!" But Meng Ruoying knew in her heart that with the expression on Manager Li's face, could Lin Zhaoneng just go to admire the lotus flowers and enjoy the scenery? She couldn't resist Gu Yuelun's request.  , and she also wanted to find out, so Meng Ruoying took Gu Yuelun to the West Lake together.  There is naturally no one around the lake.  Manager Li pointed to a flower boat in the lake from a distance and said softly: "Master Lin should be on that boat!" "It looks very gorgeous?" Gu Yuelun asked: "Who else is on the boat?" "The old Jiangning  Miss Mu Sihong, who is at the head of the line" Manager Li knew that there was no way to avoid the disaster, so he simply told the truth.  There are rumors among the Meng family's stewards and helpers that the young lady likes Mr. Lin, which seems to be completely wrong.  Miss Meng's sudden arrival will cause trouble, but please don't let me get caught in the middle and suffer.  "Mu Sihong?" Gu Yuelun asked doubtfully: "Sister Meng. But the one who guessed lantern riddles by the Qinhuai River on the Lantern Festival is Miss Mu?" "It's her!" Meng Ruoying asked in a deep voice: "Isn't she in Jiangning? How did she come here?  "Hangzhou?" "I don't know!" Manager Li shook his head and said, "He came here in February or March. There are many people in Hangzhou who admire him and he is very famous. However, she does not show any pretense to ordinary men, but she favors Mr. Lin.  Youjia, these days" "What happened these days?" Meng Ruoying asked in a deep voice.  Manager Li hesitated and said: "In the past few days Mr. Lin has not not gone home. He has been staying on this flower boat." "What?" Meng Ruoying was immediately angry.  That day at the Qinhuai River, Lin Zhao left without getting on the flower boat. She was secretly happy for a long time. A man who did not miss the world was more trustworthy.  But I didn't expect that a few months later, everything would change completely.  But it sounds like Mu Sihong chased her to Hangzhou Could it be that he was seduced by the charming prostitute? Huh, it's also to blame for some people not having any self-control.  It¡¯s a coincidence.  Someone got off the boat to make purchases and drove towards the shore. Seeing this, Gu Yuelun excitedly waved his arms, hoping that Lin Zhao could see him.  Sure enough, Lin Zhao stood on the side of the ship and vaguely saw two familiar figures. When the ship got closer to the shore, he saw it more clearly.  He couldn't help but wonder: "Why are they here?" Then he frowned, feeling annoyed.  "Who?" Mu Sihong came to her side curiously and looked around.  Meng Ruoying saw this scene and said coldly: "Sure enough, they are in love, Yue Lun, let's go" After saying this, she grabbed Gu Yuelun who was about to shout loudly, turned around and left "Sister Meng, why are you doing this?  Let's go?" Gu Yuelun was a little puzzled, but he was pulled by Meng Ruoying. He had no explanation at all and reluctantly left "Alas" Lin Zhaodao: "Hurry up, I have to go back" Mu Si  Hong is a sensible person and has already understood most of this situation.  Although I don¡¯t know who is coming, it must be very important to make him care so much. Unknowingly, I feel a little sad "Go, Mr. Lin, get busy!" As soon as the boat docks, Lin Zhao  He jumped ashore immediately and rushed back to the Meng family business as quickly as possible.  As soon as he entered the yard, Manager Li came up to him and said, "Mr. Lin, the lady is very angry. Please be careful.Deal with it!  "    "Um!  "Lin Zhao probably guessed the whole story. As soon as he walked to the door, he heard Meng Ruoying's displeased voice. "Why are you here? Who asked you to come? Why didn't you tell me before you came?" Although Lin Zhao already knew the reason.  , but there was not much concern or comforting words, but the words were cold and dissatisfied and reprimanded. "Yes, if we don't come, won't we miss Mr. Lin's romance/things?" Hear the voice.  At that moment, Meng Ruoying was still a little happy, but when she looked back and saw that familiar face with a dull expression, even a little arrogant, her mood suddenly dropped a lot. Not only that, she seemed to be complaining, but she didn't have any regrets at all.  With a harsh tone, how could he not make people angry and continued: "We came all the way from Bianjing to see you, passed by Jiangnan East Road, and didn't even go back to Jiangning to visit my grandmother and Uncle Gu. I didn't expect to see you like this when we arrived.  Virtue?" "Which kind of virtue?" Lin Zhao said coldly: "Isn't it just looking for flowers and asking willows? For a man, what's so important?" "Humph, you said it righteously, you are still reasonable when you go in and out of Fengyue brothel, right?  Right?" Meng Ruoying saw that Lin Zhao had no repentance and was so aggressive, so she naturally became even more angry. "Hey, it sounds so sour, did you eat it wrong?" Bickering was a habit in the past, not to mention that today, Lin Zhao certainly wouldn't let it go.  "Sour" Meng Ruoying finally realized why she had eaten wrongly. Why did she feel so uncomfortable when she saw him with another woman? Why did she get angry for no reason? At this moment, Lin Zhao said again.  : "Don't be so sentimental. What qualifications do you have to make mistakes? Just stay out of my affairs!"  " "Cousin, why are you so angry? Sister Meng also has good intentions!  "Gu Yuelun was puzzled as to why things were so good and suddenly turned into this situation. "Good intentions, this is the so-called good intention? You said you came to see me, but as soon as you met, you started to accuse me, pointing fingers, what do you want to do?" Lin Zhao was not polite.  "Cousin" Meng Ruoying's enthusiasm was extinguished, her body trembled, and she snorted: "Don't be so sentimental. If Uncle Gu hadn't asked me to look at you, I wouldn't have bothered to care about you.  " Lin Zhao said tit for tat: "Don't hold yourself up so high. Who do you think you are? Uncle just said a few words and you really took yourself seriously?" "You" "What are you? That's right.  Right?" "You are not a bad person" Meng Ruoying never expected that Lin Zhao would turn into such a virtuous person after not seeing each other for a few months. It was simply unreasonable. It was a waste of good intentions, and she rushed to visit, thinking  I wanted to give him a surprise, but I didn't expect to give myself a huge "surprise". Especially Lin Zhao's aggressive attitude, scolding and scolding, and not taking himself seriously at all, but it was necessary.  Is this so? The huge psychological gap made Meng Ruoying feel more and more aggrieved. She couldn't help but have red eyes and almost shed tears. "Cousin, what's wrong with you? Sister Meng and I came to see you with good intentions, but you  How could you do this? Sister Meng was so angry that you cried.  "Gu Yuelun was very puzzled, and gradually she became ashamed and angry. She also clearly felt that her cousin was wrong, and she was so worried that she almost cried. "Yelun, why didn't you tell me first when you came to Hangzhou?" Lin Zhao still had to say this to his cousin.  How polite. "Don't you want to give you a surprise?" Gu Yuelun lowered his head and whispered softly. "Is this a surprise?" Lin Zhao's reaction was very cold, as if he was bored and annoyed. "Cousin, you are really angry.  Are you angry? How can this be like this? We have good intentions Sister Meng has been busy in Bianjing for many days, arranging everything, not even taking a rest, and heading to Hangzhou after a tiring journey You'd better give me a greeting  It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t care, why do you still use cold words and curses?¡± Lin Zhao¡¯s attitude finally completely angered the little Lolita. Lin Zhao felt a little unbearable, and there was some hesitation in his eyes, but there was nothing he could do at the moment, and he couldn¡¯t be kind to a woman.  Seeing this, Meng Ruoying held back the tears in her eyes, holding Gu Yuelun's hand, and said, "Yelun, let's go I want to be feng/liu."  , free and happy, why are we in the way here? Let's go" "Sister Meng" Gu Yuelun originally meant to ask Lin Zhao to give in and apologize, but his cousin remained indifferent, so he had no choice but to shake his head, and the two of them went out without looking back.  Went Manager Li had been waiting outside at a distance, and he vaguely heard the quarrel on the ground, and felt something was wrong. Then he saw Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun coming out in tears, asking what was going on with Young Master Lin.  ?I reminded him, why did it get to this point? After being slightly stunned, he hurriedly sent someone to follow the two beauties who were walking away.  Lin Zhao, who had a strong aura, let out a long sigh and slumped.??Sit, sit, sit!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Mobile users please go to read

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 118: Urgent Urgency

    Lin Zhao didn't know that the two beauties had good intentions. He was naturally moved by the visit from thousands of miles away. It was right to want to give them a surprise, but the mistake was the wrong time.  Hangzhou seems to be calm at the moment, but in reality there is an undercurrent. No one can predict what will happen in a few days.  But one thing is that whether it is a case of illegal salt sales or a possible rebellion, there will definitely be dangers and dangers.  At this time, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were suddenly in danger. How could Lin Zhao not be anxious? He couldn't even guarantee his own safety, how could he protect the two beauties? In the next few days, he would be highly concentrated and go all out.  Sometimes, I can't find the time to take care of them, so it's best to let them go.  With them leaving, he will have less worries and fetters, and will not become a bargaining chip that threatens him, so that he can deal with the upcoming crisis wholeheartedly.  But how to make them leave? Lin Zhao is in trouble!  They have come a long way, and when they reach the front foot, they are asked to leave by the back foot. The two beauties are definitely not willing to do so.  Forcibly sending them away, if someone noticed, they would be alerted.  But if he told them the true situation, the two beauties would definitely be very worried, and Lin Zhao didn't want them to worry.  If he becomes stubborn, he might not be willing to leave and will stay with him. These are not the results Lin Zhao wants to see!  Without telling the truth, the only way to let the two beauties leave Hangzhou is Maybe there is a better way, but in a hurry, Lin Zhao only thinks of having a big fight and letting everyone leave in anger.  .  With Mu Sihong as the reason, it would be reasonable to have a big quarrel with Meng Ruoying.  Meng Ruoying traveled thousands of miles to visit.  But he found that his sweetheart was looking for flowers and willows, and he was dissatisfied with this.  The quarrel that followed was entirely reasonable.  It is better to be angry now, whether it is to return to Jiangning or Bianjing, in short, leave this dangerous situation in Hangzhou as soon as possible.  So he had an expression that repulsed people thousands of miles away, lost his temper inexplicably because he didn't know the good people's heart, and walked away with the beautiful woman crying in anger.  The goal was achieved, but Lin Zhao felt uncomfortable and full of apologies.  I really felt a little wronged by these two beauties today.  Especially Meng Ruoying, what she said was really too harsh and excessive.  He could clearly sense Meng Ruoying's tenderness, but for their safety, this was the only way to do it the fastest and most straightforwardly.  As for the rest, I¡¯ll explain it later!  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun are both reasonable women.  You will definitely understand after knowing the inside story.  It's time to sincerely apologize, comfort with gentle words, and spend more sincerity to win back the beauty's heart.  However, after such a fuss, I felt a little confused and a little bad, even when I returned to the West Lake flower boat, I still felt that way.  Seeing this, Mu Sihong said: "Mr. Lin, what's wrong?" "It's okay!" Do you look like someone who's fine? You're telling lies with your eyes open.  Mu Sihong asked tentatively: "Is it Miss Meng who is coming?" "Yeah!" "You guys?" "It's just a big quarrel!" Lin Zhao pretended not to care, but his eyes betrayed him.  Especially in front of a woman with an extremely keen sixth sense.  Mu Sihong said apologetically: "Why did we have a quarrel? Is it because of me?" "It has nothing to do with you, Miss Mu, don't worry about it, it's my own problem." That time, I looked out the window at the flower boat.  She could clearly see how Meng Ruoying walked away.  Although objectively it was Lin Zhao's idea to act like this.  She was not responsible, but Mu Sihong still felt a little guilty.  At the same time, a strange mood emerged in her heart, was he quarreling with Miss Meng over me? But when she learned Lin Zhao's true intentions, she was filled with envy and loss.  He was so concerned about her safety, just for her safety in such a unique way.  Suddenly, how great it would be to be scolded by him like Miss Meng. That must be an extremely happy thing.  But, will I have this opportunity? Lin Zhao sighed, there are too many things to worry about right now, and there is no room for any more distractions.  At this moment, we are waiting for news about Su An and Yutong, hoping that they can gain something.  As for Meng Ruoying I just hope that the two beauties will stay angry and leave as soon as possible!  But things often don¡¯t go as expected!  Meng Ruoying had a big quarrel with Lin Zhao. In anger, she felt extremely wronged and walked away.  Forget it if you don't know good people's hearts. I didn't expect Lin Zhao to be such a ignorant person. I really misjudged him.  At that time, she was holding back her tears, but when she left the door, Meng Ruoying burst into tears.  At that time, she really only had one idea: to leave Hangzhou and never see this shameless person again.  So the two of them went all the way to Hangzhou Pier, found a passenger ship, and planned to go to Jiangning to visit their grandmother and then make plans.  Gu Yuelun was also confused. To be honest, she still didn't understand the rhythm. She rushed to Hangzhou excitedly in the morning and was about to leave angrily at noon. What was going on? It was obviously very special.Missing Lin Zhao, I looked forward to meeting him every day when I was in Bianjing, and even dreamed about it.  But when they met without saying a word, they started to have a big quarrel. How did it end up in this situation? I don¡¯t understand, I really don¡¯t understand!  If Meng Ruoying acted a little stronger, then Lin Zhao's attitude was really strange.  We grew up together, but my cousin is not like this. How come he has changed so much in just a few months since he arrived in Hangzhou? Gu Yuelun really doesn't understand. It's baffling. It seems that his cousin has completely changed.  Is it possible that I was stimulated by something in Hangzhou during this period? So that my temperament changed drastically? Or maybe today is not the normal behavior of my cousin at all? But no matter what, he is still his cousin, and now I have no chance to carefully investigate the reason, but I am very sad.  Meng Ruoying needs comfort.  Now that the Meng and Gu families are closely related, how can this harm the harmony? "Sister Meng, my cousin is obsessed with things for a while. Don't be the same as him, don't be angry!" Gu Yuelun comforted softly.  Meng Ruoying said in a deep voice: "It's common sense for ghosts and heartless people to be angry at him. It's not worth being angry with him!" It was obvious that he was duplicity. He said this, but he felt uncomfortable in his heart!  Maybe I didn¡¯t realize it before, or maybe I didn¡¯t feel it strongly enough until today.  Only then did Meng Ruoying realize clearly how much she cared about Lin Zhao in her heart.  Angry because he was close to another woman.  Is this the so-called jealousy? This is the so-called But his deep affection was extinguished by ruthlessness. Lin Zhao's performance today is really incomprehensible and irritating. Could it be that he was really blind before and saw him wrongly?  ? Over there, Gu Yuelun also said: "Speaking of which, my cousin is not like this. He is so weird today." "It's not just a little weird, it's so weird that it's unreasonable!" "Could it be for some other reason? A few of them  Months of time. My cousin's temperament has not changed so much!" Meng Ruoying had gradually calmed down and came out of her previous anger and sadness. She was very surprised when she heard what Gu Yuelun said.  She also didn't believe that her personality would change so much in just a few months. So how should we explain Lin Zhao's behavior? Either he was out of his mind or did it on purpose? But why did he do this? Could it be that there was something else involved?  Is there something hidden? Or is there some misunderstanding? Meng Ruoying suddenly felt that she couldn't just leave Hangzhou so casually.  You should stay and figure out the ins and outs, you can't be so confused, you have to die to understand.  If Lin Zhao really becomes so ignorant, it will be too late to give up completely.  So the two little beauties slipped down before the boat sailed and returned to Hangzhou city again The eldest lady left and came back, so Manager Li naturally didn't dare to ask any more questions.  Just greet and serve you carefully.  As for what happens with Mr. Lin, let¡¯s wait and see!  When Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun came back, Lin Zhao had already left. All his thoughts were on the important event of June 6th, and he never returned to the business in the next few days.  Naturally, I didn¡¯t know that the two beauties had never left Hangzhou.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t notice it, but someone did.  Somehow, Chen Hong learned about Miss Meng's stay in Hangzhou.  Although Chen Xuan died in the hands of Lin Zhao, the cause was Miss Meng Ruoying.  Chen Hong had a deep relationship with his cousin, and he hated Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying very much.  I once had a sinister thought. Since my cousin liked Meng Ruoying, I would help him fulfill his unfinished wish. If they couldn't live in the same quilt, they would die in the same hole.  In addition, I heard that the relationship between Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying is close and affectionate.  There is no airtight wall in Youdao. Many people have paid a lot of attention to Lin Zhaodu recently, and there are naturally rumors about the quarrel between Mu Sihong and Meng Ruoying.  After Chen Hong heard about it, he had an idea in his heart.  Lin Zhao robbed Mu Sihong and couldn't do anything to him, so he could only find another way.  Old and new hatreds came to his mind, so he decided to do something.  "You are as beautiful as a flower, if you don't cherish it, hehethen don't blame me!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~ In the Chui Gong Hall of Bianjiu Palace, Emperor Zhao Xu is very busy during this time!  In February, Wang Anshi served as the Councilor for Political Affairs, and after establishing the Regulations Department of the Third Department of Establishment, the reform officially began.  Various new laws are being discussed and formulated as soon as possible, and they are expected to be implemented in the second half of the year.  The road to enriching the country and strengthening the army was finally about to begin, and Zhao Xu was still very excited.  However, the opposition from the courtiers was still fierce, and the resistance was much more serious than imagined.  In reality, the ministers were dissatisfied. The court officials headed by Sima Guang often wrote letters to advise the emperor. The words were not direct, but the meaning was between the lines.  The implication can be summed up in one sentence - stop the reform!  ¡°But Zhao Xu was determined and unswerving in his support for the reform. No matter how strong the opposition was, he would not change his original intention and would continue to give his full support as always.  Faced with many obstacles, Zhao Xu had no choice but to use hard tactics and demoted a large number of officials to serve as a warning to others.  You remonstrated with the officials and the imperial censor Zhongcheng Lu Jiao, who discussed Wang Anshi and dismissed Dengzhou; the censor Liu Qi was demoted to the prison of Yanzhou.In the affairs of the imperial censor, Xing Qianyi was demoted to supervise the salt tax in Quzhou, also for discussing Anshi. Sun Changling, the censor in the palace, was demoted to Tongjuan Qizhou for discussing the new law.  But even so, the situation still doesn¡¯t seem to have improved much, and has even gotten worse.  Fellow practitioners Fan Chunren made rude remarks and began to criticize the new law.  You must know that Fan Chunren's identity is not ordinary. He is Fan Zhongyan's second son.  "Be concerned about the world's worries first, and be happy after the world's happiness. Fan Zhongyan's prestige is very high, which is not comparable to ordinary people in the Northern Song Dynasty.  The posthumous title Wenzheng is the highest praise for a civil official's posthumous name.  The most important thing is that he was the leader of the Qingli New Deal. Even though it failed later, he represented an enterprising spirit of reform and a trend of change.  Fan Zhong drowned, and his son Fan Chunren had a symbolic meaning in proclaiming himself emperor.  Now the descendants of Duke Fan Wenzheng are openly opposing the reform. What is going on? The impact is very bad.  Zhao Xu was very angry, but there was nothing he could do about it. This man¡¯s family background was so important. What¡¯s more, he had made great efforts to resist Xixia in the past few years. He was a meritorious minister and should not be easily touched.  There are also a lot of dissatisfaction among the prime ministers. The Regulations Department of the Third Department of Establishment is a newly established leading organization for reform, and its functions overlap with those of the Prime Minister, Fu, and the Three Departments.  In short, it has usurped the prime minister's full power. Are you satisfied? Zhao Xu is also helpless. The top priority now is to negotiate the content of the new law as soon as possible, implement it as soon as possible, and use the effect to silence them.  Not long after, Wang Anshi arrived and brought the herbs of Qingmiao Method.  The memorial said: "It must be done. It took several months to compile the text of the three departments of Ordinance and Regulations, and the provisions of the Green Crops Law have been preliminarily drafted. Please take a look!" "Oh?" He was finally a little happy, and Zhao Xu immediately became very happy.  Excited, he casually threw away the memorials impeaching Wang Anshi and criticizing the reform.  "It's very efficient!" I took it over excitedly, browsed it, and was quite satisfied.  Because he participated in formulating many of them, or Wang Anshi had already reported them.  For now, their monarchs and ministers are very optimistic about Qingmiao Law and feel that the future is bright.  As long as the Green Crops Law is implemented, it must be able to bring a lot of revenue to the national treasury, and the economy is the foundation.  If you have money, it's easy to do things, so that you can show your talents.  Zhao Xu smiled and said: "You guys should take another look at the issue of Chang Pingcang. This is the basis for the implementation of the Qingmiao Law." "Yes, I have already started to deal with it!" "By the way, there is also publicity!" Zhao Xu smiled  Said: "Do you still remember those two things that Lin Dongyang sent from Hangzhou? He also reminded me at that time that propaganda of reform is very important. You can choose capable officials from the Ordinance Department to implement it. There is movable type printing, which is very convenient.  "Okay!" Zhao Xu said with a smile: "This Lin Dongyang always has something unexpected, and the Ministry of Industry has sent people to test it, and it is really effective. It is now being promoted.  The copper production can be increased by at least 10%. Coupled with the profits from the Green Seed Method, the national treasury will be full and prosperous in a few years. "Yes, I will do my best." At this time, a guard from the Imperial City Department came to report.  , Hangzhou Lin Zhao sent an urgent report!  "Hehe, he came just as he was talking. I wonder what wonderful ideas Lin Zhao has and what weird things he came up with?" Zhao Xu originally had a smile on his face, but the moment he took the memorial, his smile changed.  He suddenly froze and his face became a little solemn.  The unique mark on the memorial indicates that the matter is extremely urgent!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Mobile users please go to read

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 119: The storm is about to come and the wind fills the building

    The mark on the report is extremely urgent!  What could it be? It¡¯s so serious that it usually only happens in emergency military situations.  Zhao Xu hurriedly took it, opened the fire paint seal, and took a closer look. His face suddenly changed, and his expression became extremely solemn.  The Hangzhou salt smuggling case has begun to take shape, and there will be a result soon. Zhao Xu is very satisfied with this, and Lin Zhao and others have fulfilled their mission.  The text continues below: It was found in Yuhang County that someone was raising warriors and hiding weapons privately, which seemed to have evil intentions.  It has been found out that Yuhang County Magistrate Li Feng was not able to escape, and Shenwu General Zhao Shiju had a close relationship with him and seemed to be involved.  This is my speculation based on clues, and there is no real evidence at present.  "However, the relationship between the matter is really important, and I dare not conceal it for fear of major changes, so I have no choice but to speculate and report it to your Majesty for your enlightenment."  It is unknown whether the rebels are related to illegal salt sales.  "Moreover, on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, the prince of Yuhang County hosted a banquet at the West Lake. On that day, great changes may occur.  I discussed with Su Shi and Shen Kuo that if the situation is urgent, I would like to jointly request the magistrate to mobilize troops.  It is not time to ask for orders, but I am good at making opinions. Your Majesty, please forgive me!  The meaning is very clear. The affair of the private salt has already been revealed. As for the results of the investigation, it depends on their ability.  Whether it can reach the expected level is hard to say. Zhao Xu believes that maybe Lin Zhao will surprise him.  Compared to selling illegal salt, another thing shocked him even more!  Shenwu General Zhao Shiju and Yuhang County Magistrate Li Feng may want to rebel, although Lin Zhao said it was just speculation and no evidence.  But Zhao Xu believed that there would be no smoke without fire after all.  Things will not come out of nowhere, Lin Zhao can report it urgently.  He must have noticed some clues.  "Furthermore, for things like rebellion, since ancient times, one would rather kill a thousand people by mistake than let one go. If there is any trouble, it must be taken seriously."  "What's more, it involves the Shenwu General Zhao Shiju. His title is not high, but his status is too sensitive.  Since Emperor Taizong came to the throne.  The descendants of Taizu have always been dissatisfied, and now, almost a hundred years ago, they have reached the point of rebelling.  Zhao Xu was very angry, and Long Yan was furious!  At the same time, he was also very worried. After all, Zhao Shiju's status was there. What impact would it have if he rebelled? Especially if he colluded with local officials.  Li Feng was just a county magistrate. This was found out, but what about the others who were not found out? How many people in Liangzhe Road, the South, and the entire Song Dynasty colluded with Zhao Shiju? This is unknown! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off  Will it affect the safety of the throne? How much damage will it cause to the Song Dynasty? These are currently unpredictable and scary.  Lin Zhao is not exaggerating. This news is extremely urgent, even if it is just speculation.  Zhao Xu vaguely hoped that this speculation was false.  Or they won't activate it for the time being and can allow themselves to resolve it calmly.  "It's a pity that time waits for no one."  Lin Zhao specifically emphasized that something big might happen on June 6th. What should we do? After a while, Zhao Xu gradually calmed down and suddenly realized that this problem was also a good opportunity.  Since he ascended the throne, many people have been unconvinced, and many people still regard themselves as juniors. The emperor's prestige is still not enough.  Now it just so happens that someone who is not afraid of death comes to our door, so we can use this first rebellion after taking the throne to deal with it with thunderous means and establish the authority of the emperor.  There are also those who sell illegal salt. As long as Lin Zhao can grasp the handle, they will never be merciful.  This is an extremely rare opportunity. Either you don't do it or you do it completely, which will scare everyone. No one will let it go.  Furthermore, rebellion can attract attention and divert conflicts, and the attention and resistance to reform may not be that great.  However, the report was delivered too late. Lin Zhao made it clear that the accident was likely to happen on the sixth day of June.  Zhao Xu did not know what the situation in Hangzhou was like and whether major changes would occur.  But one fact is very clear. If it were really June 6th, the court would have been too late to react.  They had to rely on themselves for the situation in Hangzhou. Lin Zhao had already told the governor in advance to mobilize local troops. As long as they were used to counter the rebellion, they would naturally not be blamed.  But the key is whether it can be successful? The highest administrative official in Hangzhou is Zheng Xie. Unfortunately, he knows nothing about this. I wonder if they can persuade him!  Zheng Xie, Zheng Xie, I hope you can be wise and don't miss my important event.  I don¡¯t know how many people Zhao Shiju¡¯s rebels have gathered in the local area. Can Hangzhou itself solve the problem? What¡¯s more, they are also mixed with selling illegal salt. I guess the Emperor Yuhang may not give him face. The situation in Hangzhou is really chaotic.  You all just wait, and when the matter is over, I will deal with you one by one!  None of them knew whether they were being cared about by others or by the emperor. It was self-evident how terrible the consequences would be. ?????????????? But there are clear rewards and punishments for doing things, if you make mistakes, you will be punished, and if you have merit, you will naturally be rewarded!  Zhao Xu secretly thought: "Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, if you can handle this matter well, I will not hesitate to reward you and give you a bright future!" "Your Majesty, what happened?"Wang Anshi stood at the bottom and saw Zhao Xu's expression changing. He guessed that something big must have happened. Zhao Xu said: "Yes, Hangzhou may be about to change!  Summon the ministers in charge to discuss matters in the Chui Gong Hall!  " Immediately, the emperor's secret edict was immediately sent to Jiangnan East Road, Huaibei Road, and all parts of central Fujian, placing the troops stationed in various places on high alert for revenge and immediately waiting for dispatch. Once the situation in Hangzhou cannot be controlled, the only way to deal with it is with force. The preparations should be the same  Zhao Xu has no doubt about the authenticity of Lin Zhao's report. This urgent seal has other meanings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the fifth day of June, there is only one day left before the West Lake banquet held by Yuhang County Prince Zhao Zongyong. Hangzhou looks calm on the surface, but in fact there is an undercurrent and the atmosphere  In fact, it was unprecedentedly tense. At Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, Zhao Zongyong asked in a deep voice: "Are all the ships arranged?" Dongyang County Duke Zhao Zhongye replied: "Father, don't worry, everything is in place and can be shipped at any time.  "Are all the goods ready?" Zhao Zongyong was a little worried and asked one by one. Chen Qi, who was sitting on the side, nodded and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, they are all ready, just waiting for shipment."  "Where's the money?" Zhao Zongyong loves money as much as his life, and he attaches great importance to money at all times. Chen Qi nodded and said: "Old rule, take 50%, and the other half will be given after the goods arrive.  This type of merchants are all regular customers and are trustworthy. Your Majesty, you can rest assured.  " "That's so good!  Zhao Zongyong nodded and said: "Starting from tomorrow evening, I will hold a banquet in the West Lake and gather all the officials on the ground in Hangzhou until the evening."  During this period, you should seize the time to load the goods and ship them as soon as possible.  " Zhao Zongyong has made up his mind to go out to see all the officials in person. Who dares not to give it to the prince of Yuhang County? Then there will be no leader and no one to take care of things, so that he can buy time. At worst, he will be at the manufacturing site by then.  Other troubles will attract everyone's attention and the possibility of success will be greatly increased. "At that time, Zhong Ye and Zhong Shan will follow me to the West Lake to entertain the guests. As for the shipment and shipment, you will be fully responsible for it, Magistrate Chen.  "Zhao Zongyong continued to make arrangements. "Yes!  "Chen Qi had no choice but to agree, but he had other thoughts in mind. He had already cursed Zhao Zongyong and his son eighteen times. You go to the West Lake to eat and drink, and let me work hard to load the ship. If something goes wrong,  Shift all the blame to me? It's not a good idea, don't expect it! What Chen Qi is most worried about is his son Chen Hong. No matter what, he must not be involved in his son Chen Hong, so he must take good care of him when he goes back.  If something went wrong, things would be in trouble. He was still thinking about whether to find a way to send his son away first, but he didn't know that Chen Hongzai had already sneaked out to carry out his great plan Zhao Zongyong asked again: "Yes.  Well, what are Su Shi, Shen Kuo, and Shen Kuo doing now? Is there anything unusual?" This is what he is most worried about. "No, Su Shi is still busy with the unsolved case, and Shen Kuo just came back from Huzhou, and he will be there tomorrow.  Attend father's party.  As for Lin Zhao, he is nostalgic for Wenwen Township every day, and he has long been happy to miss Shu!  " Zhao Zhongye answered this, but he still felt a little uneasy, especially since the person behind the Fangjiacun murder case has never been found. This uncertainty made him very uneasy, especially in this tense time. " As long as there is no change, it will be fine.  Okay, be careful, don¡¯t make any mistakes at the last moment!  "Zhao Zongyong was relaxed and quite confident. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the last moment, Lin Zhao also had a secret  Discuss countermeasures! At noon, Lin Zhao sneaked away from the flower boat, disappeared on the West Lake, and went to meet Shen Kuo and Su Shi secretly to discuss countermeasures for tomorrow. "It is certain that there may be a large amount of illegal salt shipped tomorrow!"  "After multiple confirmations and several analyses, this conclusion has been determined. "Then it's obviously time to close the net?" Shen Kuo said with a smile: "It will be more convincing if both people get the stolen goods!  " "This is natural, but how to close the net? Maybe the fish will slip away, or the fish will die and the net will break, which is not a good thing!  "Su Shi was also quite worried about this. "We can almost do the closing of the net with our current strength, but it seems a little stretched. Let's do our best!  "Lin Zhaodao: "The key is that there is no news about this rebellion. We don't know when it will be launched and what it will do. This is the most terrifying thing.  " "What should I do?" Lin Zhaodao: "I think the report has already arrived in Bianjing, but time is limited and we can't receive the official instructions. I thought it was time to go see Zheng Zhizhou!  " "It's okay, mobilize the Hangzhou garrison to be prepared!  Furthermore, it will be much more convenient for us to close the net of these big salt owls!  " "Yes, go see Zheng Xie now and make preparations in advance. I hope tomorrow will be safe and smooth!  " Su Shi and Shen Kuo both agreed! 1.At this time, the atmosphere in Hangzhou is tense, and there is really a storm coming!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Mobile users please go to read

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 120: Zhizhou is very stubborn

    "What? Someone wants to rebel?" Zheng Xie, the magistrate of Hangzhou, felt a little surprised by the sudden visit of three officials, Lin Zhao, Su Shi, and Shen Kuo.  Not to mention that Su Shi worked together on a daily basis. Although Shen Kuo now occupies a high position and has considerable power, his qualifications are relatively inferior, and Zheng Xie does not take him seriously.  Because of Wang Anshi and the reform, and because he and Tang Jie were good friends, he never liked Lin Zhao very much.  What will happen if these three people suddenly come together? Just when Zheng Xie was wondering, he heard the earth-shattering answer!  Rebellion? These two words are enough to shock anyone at any time.  Zheng Xie calmed down for a long time and asked: "Who wants to rebel? What is going on?" Su Shi replied: "Dongyang discovered that there are people in Yuhang County who are raising warriors and hiding weapons with evil intentions!" "Yuhang County?"  Zheng Xie was even more shocked. This was on his own ground. Why didn't he notice it at all? He suddenly felt a little nervous and wondered whether it was true or false. After staying in Guanlu for a long time, Zheng Zhizhou immediately realized a responsibility.  Regarding the issue, the Zhizhou Mu Shou side bears a major responsibility for the rebellion within the jurisdiction.  Although he had only been here for half a year and was not very familiar with the situation in Hangzhou, if something happened and the imperial court held him accountable and the censor impeached him, he would not be able to live with it.  Therefore, Zheng Xie did not want such a situation to occur at all, and subconsciously hoped that it would be best to lie about the military situation, which was false.  "Is there any basis for this? Do you know the specific situation?" Zheng Xie continued to ask, hoping to get further accurate information.  The most important thing now is to find out whether things are true or false.  Lin Zhao replied: "A brewery in Yuhang County hid weapons and gathered many killers and samurai. They were responsible for the murder of the private salt dealer in Fangjia Village." "Really?" There has been no trace of the Fangjia Village murder case.  The clue, now that there is news, it is exciting, but if things are like this, it will be a bit troublesome.  "That's right!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "This matter has nothing to do with Yuhang County Magistrate Li Feng!" "Li Feng? He has always been honest and responsible. How could this happen?" Zheng Xie didn't believe it. If this was true, then he would stop.  Add to this the crime of being lax in his duties.  Lin Zhaodao: "Master Zhizhou, tell the truth, the matter may be far more complicated than imagined. Shenwu General Zhao Shiju may also be involved. Maybe he is the mastermind behind the scenes. You should know the seriousness of the matter!" Zhao Shiju? The fourth grandson of Taizu, the royal family  Internal rebellion is much more serious than ordinary rebellion between officials and people.  Is it possible that Zhao Shiju rebelled? Zheng Xie found it hard to believe it.  Zheng Xie was very close to Zhao Shiju¡¯s father, Zhao Congzhi. He had known Zhao Shiju very early. To put it bluntly, he had watched Zhao Shiju grow up, so he knew everything about him.  I said before that someone was planning to rebel.  He might still believe it to a certain extent, and he could also believe that Li Feng had evil intentions, but Zhao Shiju and Zheng Xie didn't believe it.  "Is there any evidence?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "No, I can only deduce it from the clues." "How can we talk nonsense without evidence?" Zheng Xie immediately said displeased: "The matter is so big, how can we speculate?  To judge? Zhao Shiju is a royal family and a descendant of Taizu, so we must be cautious. "Shen Kuo said: "It is precisely because of the seriousness of the matter that we should be more concerned about it. Naturally, it is better to believe that it is true than to believe that it is nothing."  That's what I said. But" No matter what, Shen Kuo still has to give him face.  Zheng Xidao said: "But Zhao Shiju is a descendant of Emperor Taizu. If we make a mistake, how bad will the impact be? Can we estimate it? What will the government and the public say at that time? The officials will be very passive. How can we just speculate?  Has it tarnished the wisdom of the official family?" "No, it sounds like this Zheng Xie deliberately favors Zhao Shiju? Lin Zhao suddenly had a bad feeling.  Su Shi said: "But what if the thing is true? If the rebellion really breaks out, it will be difficult to end!" "Since we have discovered the abnormality, why not just surround the brewing workshop and conduct a direct search?" Zheng Xie said: "What if?  There is evidence that they are the masterminds behind the murder in Fangjiacun, and they can be imprisoned. It is just a matter of rebellion, and we must be cautious and not judge it lightly." "No!" Lin Zhaodao: "If we search the brewery now, we might be able to catch a few.  Ten people, but they will definitely alert the enemy and trigger a counterattack! We don¡¯t know how many dens the thieves have!¡± ¡°Then what do you want me to do?¡± Zheng Xie knew that the purpose of the three people¡¯s coming was definitely not that simple.  My proposal was rejected outright, which made me feel a little unhappy.  Su Shi said: "We have discussed it, and we want to ask Zheng Zhizhou to mobilize troops and horses, just in case, to be prepared!" "Mobilize troops and horses?" Zheng Xie was shocked and said: "Is there an official decree or an order from the Privy Council?  ?¡± ¡°The matter is urgent and has been reported to the officials, but we can¡¯t wait for the instructions and the transfer letter from the Privy Council. We can only act urgently. That¡¯s why I came to see you, Master Zhizhou.¡±??!  " Lin Zhao gave an explanation for this. He thought this explanation was reasonable. But Zheng Xie didn't buy it at all. He said displeasedly: "The country has a system. The Privy Council has no order and cannot mobilize troops. We don't have this power.  Can't do it!  " Can Zheng Xie be happy in his heart? It can be heard that the three of them have known the inside story for a long time, and have even reported it to the emperor to discuss countermeasures. They have not communicated with themselves at all. Only at the so-called most critical moment did they know to come to find themselves? When  Who am I? Zheng Xie obviously feels isolated and not valued, and he feels very unhappy. Well, if you don¡¯t take me seriously, why should I care about you? Humph, look who is on the ground in Hangzhou.  Who has the final say? Shen Kuo said: "The matter is urgent, this is a temporary measure, I hope Lord Zhizhou will understand.  You are the shepherd guard of Hangzhou, a feudal official, and in charge of military affairs. It should not be difficult to mobilize a group of soldiers and horses in an emergency.  Dongyang has reported to the officials that as long as the matter is handled properly, everything will be fine.  " But Zheng Xie insisted not to send troops. His reasons were very good. There was no imperial edict and no order from the Privy Council. Even if something really happened, the emperor could not do anything to him. In any case, the system is like this. He strictly abides by it.  Is there something wrong with the country's dynasty system? He simply didn't believe that Zhao Shiju would rebel. Coupled with his prejudice against Lin Zhao and others, it would be very difficult to mobilize troops without authorization, and the consequences would be very serious.  The court blamed him, and the responsibility was his. Zheng Xie was not stupid, and he was unwilling to do something difficult! After all, Lin Zhao and others were responsible for not communicating in time, and suddenly Zheng Xie was asked to do something.  Such an important decision is indeed a bit difficult! It is reasonable to excuse it by saying that you don¡¯t know the details! Sometimes, once people form certain thoughts, they tend to be stubborn about it, and at the same time, they keep looking for it.  Reasonable reasons to support your own point of view. What is going on with Zheng Xie? How come all the words are useless? Lin Zhao was immediately angry, suppressed his emotions, and said calmly: "Zheng Zhizhou, you.  When serving as an official, shepherd and guardian, you should know that you have a heavy responsibility.  Now that things are urgent, we can no longer take care of much.  To tell you the truth, I have been secretly investigating for a long time. Tomorrow Hangzhou will be in chaos and the situation will change suddenly Tomorrow there will not only be a large amount of private salt shipments, but also relatives of the emperor will be involved.  When I was exploring the news, I accidentally alerted the enemy. It is very likely that the traitors will launch a rebellion.  If there is no precaution in advance.  If you are caught off guard, the situation in Hangzhou may get out of hand.  As officials of the imperial court, how can we live up to the emperor's favor and betray the trust of the people?" Lin Zhaoyi spoke righteously and continued: "Now the government is working hard to govern. This is the critical moment for the resurgence of the Song Dynasty. The Khitans of the Liao Kingdom have been watching with eager eyes, and Xixia has been ready to make a move.  If a major rebellion breaks out at this critical moment, you should know how serious the consequences will be? Can you bear to watch this heavenly city of Hangzhou be devastated by war? Will the West Lake and Qianjiang River flow into rivers of blood?" "You are right, and the tone is also on point. If it is  If he were an ordinary official with a sense of responsibility and justice, he would definitely be moved. But today, the person in front of him was Zheng Xie Zheng Zhizhou, and Lin Zhao was convinced by Lin Zhao's words.  I felt like I was being lectured and criticized. How could a person who had stood in the way of a Hanlin scholar tolerate such a tone from a younger generation? Lin Zhao didn't mention the Zhongxing of the Song Dynasty, and Zhao Xu just tried his best to govern it. But when he mentioned Zheng Xie, he became even more angry.  What are you trying to achieve? Isn¡¯t it Wang Anshi¡¯s reform? You know that Zheng Xie was demoted from the capital for this reason. How can you feel happy? What¡¯s more, he didn¡¯t believe that this thing could enrich the country and strengthen the army from the beginning, so why ZTE? No.  It would not be bad to explain the Song Dynasty. They keep saying that there will be rebellion, but there is no sign at the moment. What can be done by mobilizing troops? Is it necessary? Are relatives of the emperor involved in the illegal salt case? Is Zhao Shiju selling illegal salt?  Or is it a rebellion? It¡¯s simply inexplicable. Lin Zhao and others still take this into consideration. Although there are various signs that Zhao Zongyong, the prince of Yuhang County, may be the mastermind behind the illegal salt sales, after all, there is no absolute evidence at the moment. Zhao Zongyong is a member of the official family.  Uncle, who is very different from Zhao Shiju, naturally does not dare to confess his innocence easily, but it caused Zheng Xie's misunderstanding. Lin Zhao is completely helpless. A local official in his fifties or sixties is acting filial to you. What can you do? "  Zheng Zhizhou, would you please consider it carefully? The official sent Dongyang here to investigate the illegal salt case. There is a situation now, and we must be cautious!  Su Shi knew that toughness was useless, so he had to continue to persuade tactfully. Zheng Xie said: "The case of private salt is a local government affair in Hangzhou, so I will naturally cooperate."  You said that there is a secret fortune going to happen tomorrow, so just pay more attention to it. It would be good if someone can steal it and get it.  If not, then it must be groundless and false, and we will be in disgrace.  " "Zheng Zhizhou, why don't you believe what I say? How dare you make fun of such a big matter? Can I lie? Whether it's selling illegal salt or rebellion, in short, Hangzhou will definitely?Not calm.  " Lin Zhao is already a little angry. What is going on with this Zheng Xie? Why does it feel like he is deliberately targeting people? He can probably guess some reasons. But this is the time to act out of loyalty? He is simply a bastard! No matter what  No matter what they said, Zheng Xie was as solid as a rock. He didn't believe it at all and was unmoved! Lin Zhao was completely helpless and thought to himself: "Well, it's up to you. If something happens, I'll take it from you."  No need to walk around!  "Although Shen Kuo also has great powers, the inspector is for error correction and inspection. If he can't grasp the handle, he can't do anything. Naturally, the weight of his words will be much lighter. In addition, he has a close relationship with Wang Anshi and supports the reform.  New Party official. Zheng Xie even ignored him. "Zheng Zhizhou, you think the rebellion is groundless.  It doesn¡¯t matter if we don¡¯t send troops!  " Su Shi said helplessly: "The matter of selling private salt is a matter under my jurisdiction. Since there is news, I have to be cautious tomorrow. You see" It is a reasonable request. He cannot refute Su Shi's request. Zheng Xie said: "Okay  Well, Zizhan, you can figure it out yourself!  But the prince of Yuhang County will have a banquet at West Lake tomorrow.  If you need to send some people to protect you, you can just mobilize all the remaining state officials.  " "Then thank you Zheng Zhizhou!  "Su Shi cupped his hands and thanked him, but he was very dissatisfied in his heart. Zheng Xie, you have gone too far. If something happens this time, I will definitely impeach you to the officials! Lin Zhao saw Zheng Xie's stubborn and self-righteous face.  I was even more angry and wanted to yell angrily several times. Fortunately, I was pulled by Shen Kuo, so I didn't have a direct conflict with him. The conversation ended unhappily, and the three of them had no choice but to leave.  After leaving the state capital, Lin Zhao yelled: "What the hell.  Is this kind of person worthy of being a governor? He doesn't care about such a big event and turns a blind eye completely. If something happens tomorrow, the consequences will be so serious. Can he afford it? It's just a matter of courage for him to mobilize his troops for defense.  Are you responsible?  I really don¡¯t know whether he is as timid as a mouse or stubborn.  Or maybe it was done on purpose.  " Shen Kuo sighed helplessly: "I didn't expect this result. Zheng Zhizhou actually has such a temper. I'm really surprised!  " "This man is famous for his stubbornness. How else could he have offended Mr. Wang, contradicted the officials, and been demoted to Hangzhou?" Su Shi made it clear why. If Zheng Xie was worried, why would he risk offending the emperor?  , Impeaching Wang Anshi? As for Zheng Xie being disloyal and colluding with the rebels, it should not be the case. It is clearly stubborn, but it is untimely and unreasonable. Some things tonight made him feel that the conservative forces opposed the reform.  Wrong, but you can't object so straightforwardly. What if there is no bottom line? Regardless of right and wrong, regardless of priorities. At least legitimate things should still be supported. Such an approach is really unreasonable Su Shi and Lin Zhao both have this feeling in their hearts.  A seed was planted, and he vaguely realized the fact that party strife harms the country! Lin Zhaodao: "The key is what to do next?" "Forget it, it's good to be able to mobilize most of the officers. At least we can deal with private affairs calmly!  Salt brings luck!  "Su Shi is also optimistic and takes a more open-minded view. "We are stretched thin!  Lin Zhao sighed: "I can only pray that I was wrong. I hope that tomorrow will be safe and that nothing will go wrong!"  If Zhao Shiju and the others really had ulterior motives and launched a rebellion, the situation would be very bad.  ¡± All three of them sighed helplessly. Lin Zhao looked at the sky and prayed silently, wondering if he should do something? He couldn¡¯t just wait so anxiously. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After the three people left, Zheng Xie felt quite uneasy. He was angry at the time and had a stubborn idea. To put it bluntly, he was stubborn and could not change his mind.  Come. But now, after he gradually calmed down, he realized that some things seemed to have been neglected. He thought about the so-called Zhao Shiju rebellion for a long time. Maybe Lin Zhao was not completely telling the truth. Maybe someone was really planning to do something.  Otherwise, he wouldn't be so rash and insistent! Zheng Xie didn't understand why he was so stubborn and even had some weird ideas at the time. He had to face this matter carefully, what if it was true?  The consequences are really unimaginable. Thinking about it carefully, I watched Zhao Shiju grow up, but people will change. You know people but don¡¯t know their hearts. Who knows what he has become now? After all, he is a descendant of Taizu. If  It¡¯s not impossible to be really dissatisfied and covet the throne. Is it true that he stayed in Hangzhou all these years just to paint? The key is the responsibility behind it. It can be seen that the officials trust those three people, especially those three.  It's Lin Zhao. It's a crime to mobilize troops without authorization, but if Su Shi and others report it in advance, it won't be a big deal if there is an emergency. But if you do nothing, if something happens, you will be responsible.  .Don't look at it.?Zheng Xie was arrogant and looked like he didn't care at all, but when he calmed down, he was really a little scared.  No, you still have to be cautious. Zheng Xie felt that he should at least send someone to be on guard. Lin Zhao was right about one thing, just in case.  However, Zheng Xie's understanding and actions have dropped several levels, ignoring the more important thing of being prepared, at least the level of "preparation" is much worse.  At the same time, Zheng Xie also realized a problem. If there is a rebellion, wouldn't it be a great achievement for him to deal with it? He just didn't agree to them. As long as it operates well, the great credit will be his alone.  Don't worry, Lin Zhao will write a letter of impeachment and bite back. Maybe those three are already writing an impeachment memorial. Hehe If it is false, then the responsibility can be put entirely on Lin Zhao and the others.  At least, ensure that you are invincible!  Zheng Xie thought for a long time, went through the calculations in his mind several times, and finally made a decision The person he considered to be the most confidant was called in. Zheng Xie gave secret instructions and went out casually.  However, Zheng Xie never expected that his entourage would take a detour before going to arrange the matters he had told him.  In a cloth shop somewhere on the street, I had a few words with a small vendor, and then I went to a teahouse to drink tea after leaving! ????????????????? And the vendors left in a flash, heading straight to the Leifeng Pagoda on Leishan Mountain in the West Lake (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Mobile users please go to read

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 121: A dog jumps over the wall in a hurry

    On the Leifeng Pagoda, Zhao Shiju's face was extremely gloomy and he asked coldly: "What did you say? Zheng Xie sent someone to see the garrison general to mobilize troops?" "Yes, I heard that Lin Zhao, Su Shi, and Shen Kuo went to meet him.  Passing by Zheng Xie, it seems that someone is planning to rebel, and Zheng Xie is asked to mobilize the army just in case!" At this moment, the hawker in the cloth shop stood nearby and answered in an orderly manner.  With a clang, Zhao Shiju loosened his hand, and the brush fell to the ground. It bounced a few times, leaving several mottled color marks on the ground.  The most worrying thing happened. Zhao Shiju smiled, and his smile was very bitter.  He clearly understands the truth that if you want to survive in this world, you can't take chances.  The facts are now very clear. The female master who suddenly appeared last time was from Lin Zhao.  They are far more powerful than imagined.  They found out more than just the departure time of the private salt, they knew more But how much did Lin Zhao know and how did he know it? He had no idea at all, and he didn't notice it at all.  In an instant.  Zhao Shiju's mind was a little messy, and he felt a deep sense of frustration!  I really underestimated Lin Zhao before. He was far more powerful than I thought. He was careless and unprepared It was too late to say this now, the secret had been discovered by them, and Zhizhou was already mobilizing troops and horses for defense.  That means that the court and the emperor will know immediately. Once the matter is fully exposed, the consequences will be self-evident.  Zhao Shiju was unwilling to give in, and he was even more unwilling to sit back and wait for death. He felt that he should do something, try his best to save it, or make a desperate move.  "Do you understand the details? What did Lin Zhao and the others say? How did Zheng Xie arrange it?" Zhao Shiju asked in a deep voice. These questions were crucial.  Even though it is a very critical moment, we cannot be blind.  Don't be in a hurry, be targeted.  "Lin Zhao and the others seemed to have a dispute with Zheng Xie. They asked for the mobilization of troops and horses. At first Zheng Xie was not willing, but later he made such a decision for some reason." "Oh? Dispute, hum!" Zhao Shiju seemed to see a hint of it.  hope.  "Master, Zheng Xie's personal entourage is still waiting for instructions. Do you want to continue to the military camp to send a message?" Zhao Shiju pondered for a moment and said: "Since Zheng Xie is not willing, then he is not willing, and he will go back to deliver the message later."  "Yes!" Zhao Shiju then left Leifeng Pagoda and came to a secret mansion. The enchanting woman and Li Feng were already waiting here, and the atmosphere was unprecedentedly solemn.  "Husband, what happened?" "It has been exposed, we must start in advance!" Zhao Shiju was straightforward, and one sentence showed the seriousness of the current situation.  "Seriously?" As Zhao Shiju's number one confidant, Li Feng was still a little uneasy. At least for now, he didn't want such a serious result to happen.  Zhao Shiju said: "Lin Zhao, Su Shi, and Shen Kuo just went to see Zheng Xie and asked for the mobilization of troops and horses just in case!" "It's just in case. They may not" "There is no need to take chances, Lin Zhao is clear  Explain to Zheng Xie that there may be a rebellion in Hangzhou." Zhao Shiju said solemnly: "But Zheng Xie didn't believe it at the time, or he didn't want to believe it. Although he made some arrangements afterwards, I blocked it after all.  It's not a long-term solution. Zheng Xie doesn't believe it. But what about the emperor? Lin Zhao and the others can go to Zhizhou Prefecture to lobby, and the memorial may have been sent to Bianjing." "This" Zhao Shiju said with a bitter smile: "After Zhao Xu received the news,  I would rather believe that it is true, and then we will be completely passive and at the mercy of others. Fortunately, Bianjing and Hangzhou are thousands of miles apart, and the message transmission is not smooth. At least in the past few days, Zhao Xu's imperial edict will not be able to arrive for the time being.  There is a time difference. This is our only chance. We must seize the time and take action before them. " "Is this really necessary?" The enchanting woman was feeling anxious and uneasy.  Zhao Shiju said: "Zheng Xie can not believe what Lin Zhao and the others say, or he can ignore it. But he dare not disobey the imperial edict. By then, everything we have worked hard for will be in vain, and it will be embezzled silently. I  Not willing to give in, there was a perfect opportunity at the moment, but he had no choice but to do it. Zheng Xie used his brain to think that he and Lin Zhao did not trust each other and had misunderstandings with each other What's more important is that Zheng Xie is so smart that he has been deceived by me.  We are in the dark, and this situation is very beneficial to us. We can take advantage of the situation by taking advantage of the situation while they are confused and confused" "That's true, but we have a 10% chance of winning.  What? Our strength is still not enough, and the overall situation is not good enough. Is it too risky?" "If we can get the things from our ancestors, recruit troops, and save for a few years, we will be much safer, but now we are in a hurry  " The enchanting woman was worried a lot, and she was vaguely not optimistic about this hasty plan.  Zhao Shiju was also helpless. His original plan was very good. He determined that Wang Anshi's reform would probably lead to people's livelihood being miserable, and at least the government and the opposition would start to argue over it.The current situation is bound to be unstable, and it is best for people to boil over and complain.  At that time, as a descendant of Taizu, if you ascend to the top and raise your voice, there will definitely be many people who respond.  Coupled with a long period of recruiting troops, secret planning, and more preparation, the success rate will inevitably increase greatly.  But now, the preparation process has suddenly been exposed, and there is no room for further hesitation. A slight delay will lead to disaster.  Even if there is only one in 10,000 chance now, we must give it a go and try our best.  Zhao Shiju said: "There is a chance tomorrow. Zhao Zongyong is hosting a banquet in the West Lake, and Lin Zhao and the others are going to track down the illegal salt. The city's defense is empty We not only have to break into the palace and take out what belongs to us, but also take advantage of the situation to occupy Hangzhou City  ¡­Then, before the imperial court could respond, he called on the two Zhejiang and thirteen states, as well as the entire southern states and counties to respond¡­ Hum, there is still a chance¡­¡± It seems very easy to make a vow, but what is the success rate? Zhao Shiju himself didn¡¯t know  I don¡¯t know, it¡¯s a completely blind fight.  Li Feng said: "Young Master, I have something to say, should I say it?" "Just say it directly, there is no need for politeness between you and me" Li Feng hesitated for a moment, hesitatingly said: "Master, no matter what you say, do it now.  They are all a bit hasty, and the possibility of success is low It is unwise to do something knowing that it cannot be done If we disband and hide all our personnel now, the court will not be able to grasp the clues, and there is no evidence, even the officials will be helpless.  " "What? You want me to let go at this time?" Zhao Shiju never expected that his most trusted confidant would say such a thing. It was so disappointing and undoubtedly a huge blow to his confidence.  "Master, this is just a suggestion. I hope you will think twice. If the master insists on raising troops as usual, I will not hesitate to serve him with my life." Li Feng expressed his loyalty with such a firm attitude. As for the previous suggestion  perhaps too out of place.  Zhao Shiju suddenly lowered his hand, sighed softly, pondered for a long time, and said: "There is no turning back. From the day we started to implement it, there is no way out. Even if we let go now and disband the personnel, Zhao Xu will  Will he spare us? Which emperor would tolerate others threatening his throne? Even though he is a weak emperor, he is actually a ruthless master Even if there is no evidence and he can't touch me, God knows if he will secretly drink it.  Poisoned wine ended my life? Even if I am lucky enough to survive, what's the point? How painful is it to be watched and monitored all my life, living like a dog? I don't want my grandfather's experience to happen again, nor do I want to be like my father's generation.  Just like us, the royal relatives who are so noble in name actually live a humbler life than ordinary people. I am not willing to accept it" Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang died inexplicably, and their sons have been suspected since childhood.  Zhao Shiju is right. In the past few decades, the life of the descendants of Taizu was indeed not easy.  In the face of the struggle for the throne, there is no family affection and kindness at all. The fact is so cruel. Zhao Guangyi did too much back then, so he must not let the grandson stand up.  It was precisely because of this that Zhao Shiju and the others felt humbled and depressed. As the dissatisfaction and anger in their hearts grew, Zhao Shiju thought of resisting through force. Perhaps subconsciously, he wanted to express his protest and dissatisfaction.  .  "Well, in that case, let's give it a try" The enchanting woman also has a deep hatred for Zhao Guangyi, which is also an important reason for getting together with Zhao Shiju.  However, Youdao is a husband and wife, and she and Zhao Shiju are no longer just a collection of interests, but have developed a true relationship.  Zhao Shiju¡¯s situation today has a lot to do with her. Since there is no retreat, she can only move forward without hesitation.  Zhao Shiju ordered: "Send someone to reveal the news to Su Shi and others, saying that Zheng Xie wants to grab the credit alone and has begun to mobilize troops" In any case, this news can act as a smoke bomb to paralyze their carelessness.  .  "Yes!" "Inform our manpower to cause chaos in the West Lake tomorrow night, and outside the city. The water in this pool will get muddier and muddier, and we will seize the opportunity to seize the city!" Zhao Shiju arranged: "Lin Zhao cannot stay. Before the banquet starts tomorrow,  Let¡¯s deal with him first¡± ¡°Yes¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¡°Has Lord Zhizhou agreed to send troops?  "Su Shi was so excited when he received the news. Zheng Xie finally figured it out at the last moment. It was not easy. He still had enough time to prevent a big mess.  As for the fact that Zheng Xie wanted to grab the credit alone, he didn't really care. After all, the overall situation was more important.  Then he immediately sent someone to inform Shen Kuo and Lin Zhao of the news!  Zheng Xie has changed his temper? Lin Zhao is a little confused, but still a little uneasy!  He wanted to confirm, but he was tripped up by something unexpected.  Manager Li suddenly arrived and informed him that Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun had not left Hangzhou. They had been out for half a day and did not return. They could not find anyone.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Mobile users pleaseGo to read ps: Thank you for your monthly vote!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 122: Fragrance is hard to find

    "They didn't leave Hangzhou?" Lin Zhao was frightened and anxious in the Meng family's Hangzhou store, pacing back and forth.  Manager Li nodded and said: "Yes, the two ladies have already boarded the boat when they arrived at the pier, but they changed their minds. As soon as you left, young master, the lady came back." Lin Zhao asked with a livid face: "Why didn't you tell me  Me?" "Yes the lady didn't let me say it" "Why don't you say it even if she doesn't let her say it? What should I do if something goes wrong now?" Lin Zhao was very angry. Why did he come back now that he left? It's strange.  I was careless and didn't check again.  Manager Li was only obedient. Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun suddenly disappeared, and he was indeed anxious.  If something really happened, I wouldn't be able to eat and walk away.  At the same time, he was also very surprised. Mr. Lin had a big quarrel with the young lady that day. Why is he so concerned about her today? It seems that young people's affairs are really difficult to understand.  "Tell me carefully, where did the person disappear? What is the specific situation?" Hangzhou is already full of dangers, and Meng Ruoying and the others are suddenly missing. How can Lin Zhao not be anxious? "In the afternoon, two young people disappeared.  I went to burn incense in the hidden temple, but I didn¡¯t come back at nighteven the servants who followed me were nowhere to be found. I thought this was something fishy, ??so I hurriedly informed Mr. Lin about you." "Shang shanis missing?" Lin.  Zhao Ye felt that there was something fishy about this matter. Could it be that Meng Ruoying ran away on her own? No matter what, he would definitely say hello.  Is it possible that I met a bad person? The situation in Hangzhou is complicated now, and it is entirely possible that I met a bad person.  "Is there no news at all?" At this time.  Someone came to report: "Mr. Lin, there is news from Miss Mu from West Lake. I want you to go over there immediately. Miss Yuelun is there!" "Cousin?" Could it be that Meng Ruoying is playing some prank? This is not appropriate at this time!  But when Lin Zhao hurried to the West Lake to find out what was going on, he only saw Gu Yuelun, who was crying in tears, but Meng Ruoying was nowhere to be found.  Mu Sihong stepped forward quickly and said: "That girl Yuelun came to find you by the lake and kept crying" "Yuelun, what's wrong?" Lin Zhao immediately stepped forward to comfort and ask.  Gu Yuelun met his cousin.  Crying even more sadly, Lihua said to the rain: "Cousin, Sister Meng is missing and was taken away" "What?" The thing that worried her most has happened. She was still lucky before, but now Lin  Zhao's expression suddenly became more solemn and he asked softly: "Yue Lun. Stop crying and tell me what happened?" "Today we went to Lingyin Temple to worship Buddha and offer incense. I went to take a moment when we came out.  When I came out, I found that Sister Meng and several maids and servants who were following her were pulled into an alley. "Gu Yuelun cried: "They didn't find me. Sister Meng gave me a sign and told me to come to you" "You.  Did you hear anything? Or did you see anything?" Lin Zhao tried hard to control his emotions and asked softly.  Gu Yuelun said: "Those people keep cursing Sister Meng, it's hard to hear I heard someone shouting, beauty is a disaster be buried with her, live in the same quilt, die in the same acupoint, etc" "Okay, it's okay. I'll find a way!  Lin Zhao comforted Gu Yuelun softly and winked at Mu Sihong.  "Let's go, sister Yuelun, let's go to the boat to have a rest first!" Mu Sihong comforted and looked after Gu Yuelun, while keeping his eyes focused on Lin Zhao.  She clearly saw that Lin Zhao's face was ashen, his fists were clenched, and his eyes were cold and almost murderous, which was very scary.  It is conceivable that Lin Zhao must be angry now. He is so nervous about Miss Meng. It seems that their relationship is not as deep as usual. I just hope that he will not be impulsive and do stupid things Mu Sihong is thinking, what if he does something wrong?  If something happened, would he care so much? Meng Ruoying is so envious!  Mu Sihong shook her head gently, with envy, sadness, worry and concern in her eyes.  After listening to Gu Yuelun¡¯s words, Lin Zhao already roughly understood what was going on!  Meng Ruoying was kidnapped. As for who the murderer is, I can make a rough guess Who cares about Miss Meng's whereabouts in Hangzhou? If someone wants to deal with her, then the person who should be arrested is Gu Yuelun.  That's right, she is a cousin, while Meng Ruoying has no name or status.  Or was the two captured together and Gu Yuelun escaping just a fluke, or the other party's negligence? Obviously this person deliberately targeted Meng Ruoying, plus those who were buried with him, if he lived and died in the same quilt, and died in the same cave the answer is ready to come out, it must be  What the Chen family did Chen Xuan's death was closely related to himself and Meng Ruoying. The Chen family has always been grudges and has never given up the desire for revenge.  I just didn't expect that they would deal with a weak woman in such a despicable way.  Lin Zhao blamed himself very much and scolded himself over and over in his heart.  I should have thought of it a long time ago. The Chen family, father, son, uncle and nephew have always been despicable and shameless. It was due to my negligence The most important thing right now is to rescue Meng Ruoying. Such a despicable act??, it should not come from Chen Qi, he is not so brainless.  It was probably Chen Hong who acted impulsively. That guy is an out-and-out s-b. Would he really do anything outrageous when he was impulsive? Think about the quarrel that day, when he scolded Meng Ruoying before he even had time to say something to her.  She explained that she didn't know if she still misunderstood and was angry with herself.  She suffered great injustice that day, how could she let him be in danger today? Lin Zhao felt deeply ashamed of Meng Ruoying, so he should save her as soon as possible The word "burial" kept popping up in his mind, Lin Zhaoyou  Xing was afraid, and even more worried, could it be that Chen Hongzhen would No, absolutely not, Meng Ruoying must be rescued as soon as possible no matter what, and she must not be harmed in the slightest.  Lin Zhao secretly swore in his heart, Chen Hong, if you dare to touch a hair of Ruoying, you will need to kill all the chickens and dogs in the Chen family Where is the person now? Where did Chen Hong hold Meng Ruoying hostage? There are no clues.  Lin Zhao was very anxious. He turned around and was about to go straight to the Qiantang County Government or the Chen family's mansion to ask for someone If anyone wants a so-called reason or shirk Humph, at this time, will Lin Zhao reason with anyone? Do you dare?  If you take Meng Ruoying away, then I will touch your wife, children, and children. Let¡¯s see who can be more cruel than the water!  In his rage, Lin Zhao had completely forgotten that he was an official of the imperial court, and he had forgotten the law Just when he was about to leave, a young man who looked like a restaurant waiter ran up and shouted: "Who is Lin Zhao?"  Young Master, Miss Mu Sihong can do it too" "What's the matter?" Mu Sihong was worried about Lin Zhao and had been standing by the window. When he heard the shouting, he got off the boat and asked about the situation.  "There is a letter here, which is for a young master named Lin Zhao. If Mr. Lin is not here, you can give it to Miss Mu" "Give it to me!" Without saying anything, Lin Zhao took the letter, took a look at it, and immediately asked:  "Where is the person who delivered the letter?" "He has left" Mu Sihong came closer and saw that it read: If you want to see the Meng family daughter, go to Leishan alone!  There was also a hosta sent with the letter, and Gu Yuelun recognized it as exactly what Meng Ruoying was wearing today.  Lin Zhao looked back at the lush Lei Mountain and the towering Leifeng Pagoda in the distance, and sneered at the corner of his mouth.  He immediately found a small boat and asked the boatman to take him there.  "Mr. Lin, you can't go, it might be a trap!" Mu Sihong was very worried.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "I have no choice, I have to go!" "Cousin, be careful" Gu Yuelun was also very worried.  Mu Sihong¡¯s expression was stagnant, and she stared blankly at the ships going away, silently.  She knew that dissuasion was useless, as Lin Zhao would go alone anyway.  At this moment, she was not only envious of Meng Ruoying, but even a little jealous.  If a man treats you like this, what else can you ask for in this life? Of course, the biggest wish now is that he is safe and sound.  Mu Sihong was anxious, it would be nice if Yutong was here

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 123: Dragons Have Reverse Scales

    Beside the West Lake, Lei Feng rises and falls in the night, like a dormant beast.  The top of Leifeng is covered with dense forests. Even if there are torches burning, the outside can only be vaguely visible.  The torch flickered on and off, reflecting Meng Ruoying's haggard face. Her body was tied up with ropes, making her extremely uncomfortable.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUTOUT  She doesn't know who did it, but one thing is that she is very dangerous. What's even more dangerous is the purpose of these people. Why are they arresting her? Blackmail? Probably not!  Meng Ruoying first thought of Lin Zhao, and suddenly she understood why Lin Zhao had quarreled with her that day and why he wanted to make her angry!  "Is he doing it for my safety? Or did he expect something to happen? Meng Ruoying didn't know the whole story, but she knew Lin Zhao's nature. She couldn't believe that there had been major changes in a few months.  So the fact can only be this, is he doing it for me? Maybe he has some unspeakable difficulties!  Meng Ruoying thought for a long time and decided this in her heart.  All the annoyance in my heart disappeared without a trace, and was replaced by emotion and worry!  What caught her, and what will they do? Will Lin Zhao make any impulsive reaction? Meng Ruoying is worried about Lin Zhao, far more than she is worried about herself.  The sound of soft footsteps came, Meng Ruoying looked up and saw a man walking over, with a ferocious smile on his lips.  Under the dim light, Meng Ruoying recognized this person. It was Chen Hong who she had met by the Qinhuai River on the Lantern Festival.  It was indeed Chen Hong who kidnapped Meng Ruoying. This guy had been scolded by his father before.  My heart has always been unhappy.  The old and new grudges combined together made him hate Lin Zhao so much.  He thought his father was too weak.  If he was too timid and afraid of trouble, how could he not avenge the Chen family? While Chen Qi was busy arranging the fortune of the private salt, he sneaked out of the mansion and gathered some of his men.  "You want him to go directly to Lin Zhao? He would never dare, or maybe he doesn't have the ability, but he keeps an eye on Meng Ruoying who has gone and returned.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun went to Lingyin Temple to burn incense. It was getting late when they came out, so Chen Hong took the opportunity to take action.  Take Meng Ruoying away.  There was confusion in the rush, and his target was Meng Ruoying, so he neglected Gu Yuelun But what if Lin Zhao knew it was him? Does he have evidence? As a local snake in Hangzhou, Chen Hong was tempted.  Somewhat carried away.  He then hijacked Meng Ruoying to the nearby Leifeng, preparing to take Meng Ruoying away at night, and then met Chen Hong.  In an instant, Meng Ruoying understood a lot of things. Was he going to avenge Chen Xuan? Knowing the identity of the murderer behind the scenes and guessing its purpose, Meng Ruoying felt a lot more at ease.  If Chen Hong just wants revenge, deal with himself.  Then Lin Zhao would not be involved "Miss Meng, hello!" Chen Hong's treacherous smile was very ferocious.  "It's you!" Chen Hong sneered: "It's me. It seems that Miss Meng is a sensible person. No wonder you are responsible for the Meng family's huge industry. No wonder Brother Xuan favors you!"  "Hmph, it seems this is the tradition of your Chen family. Despicable people, dirty tricks!" Meng Ruoying's eyes were full of contempt.  Chen Hong said: "Okay, you can say whatever you want. Miss Meng, does she know what it means to be a knives and I am a fish?" "What do you want?" What Meng Ruoying is most concerned about now is Chen Hong's purpose!  "Brother Xuan likes you, but it's a pity that he couldn't get his wish until his death. As a cousin, shouldn't I help you?" Chen Hong took a few steps forward and approached Meng Ruoying as he spoke, his voice sounded a little awkward.  Eerie.  "Don't worry, I won't touch you. You can't bully a friend's wife, let alone a brother's woman, hehe!" The implication is that Meng Ruoying will not be violated.  "What do you want?" Meng Ruoying vaguely thought of their purpose and began to feel a little scared.  "How's it going? Hehe" Chen Hong said with a smile: "Brother Xuan and you can't live in the same quilt. It will be a pity when we die. Naturally, I have to fulfill his last wish. It's not bad to die in the same bed!" "You you are crazy.  "Meng Ruoying was really scared this time.  "Why are you crazy?" Chen Hong said: "This is what I should do, it is my duty!" "Do you know what the consequences will be?" When it comes to death, who is not afraid? "The consequences?"  Chen Hongdao: "This is Hangzhou, not Jiangning. Isn't it just that I lost someone? Don't tell me what will happen to your sweetheart" "What do you want?" The same words, but the object of concern is completely different.  different.  "What? Are you missing your pretty boy?" Chen Hong sneered: "It's a pity, it's a pity, you are thinking of him, but now that heartless man is holding another woman in his arms, I'm afraid that this will be a real love affair.  !¡± Meng Ruoying was silent, thinking in her heart,Where is Lin Zhao at this moment? Is he with Mu Sihong? If he knew about my disappearance, would he be worried about me? The more women are at this time, the more sensitive they become.  Chen Hong on the other side continued: "Huh, whoever robs our brother's woman will sooner or later make him die" "You" Meng Ruoying immediately became a little worried, and her mood was extremely complicated for a moment Chen Hong saw Meng Ruoying's expression like this  , became even more proud, and laughed more and more wildly, startling countless birds in the forest At the same time, it also shocked some people Leifeng Pagoda is a scenic spot, and you can enjoy the scenery of the West Lake from the tower. Zhao Shiju often paints here recently.  More importantly, thinking is more active here, and many things have been planned here recently.  When Chen Hong's wild and uninhibited laughter came, or in other words, as soon as they entered the Leifeng territory, Zhao Shiju had already noticed Who he was at that time has yet to be determined When the news of the investigation came back, it was  Knowing that it was Chen Hong, the son of Qiantang County Magistrate Chen Qi, who had captured Meng Ruoying, Zhao Shiju smiled happily.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????.  "Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger." This sentence is often mentioned by Zhao Shiju. Understanding the opponent is the first step.  From the first day Lin Zhao arrived in Hangzhou, he had a clear understanding of his family situation and past experience.  It is self-evident what kind of relationship Meng Ruoying has with Lin Zhao, and how important they are in Lin Zhao's mind.  Given Lin Zhao's character, how would he react if something happened to Meng Ruoying? Although he is eager to attack and kill Lin Zhao, it is very difficult to do so within the scope of his activities, and ordinary methods cannot lure Lin Zhao.  Zhao went out.  Having Meng Ruoying in hand at this moment is undoubtedly an excellent introduction, and Lin Zhao will be moved.  Above Leifeng, in a remote place, it is the best place to start What's more, the person captured by Chen Hong must be closely related to Chen Qi and others, and may even be linked to the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion.  Lin Zhao and Su Shi, Shen Kuo and others who are familiar with him will believe that the two sides may fight even more fiercely tomorrow, which is undoubtedly a great good thing for themselves.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:  Yes, that letter was sent by Zhao Shiju. It was an excellent plan to kill someone with a borrowed knife. Maybe it would be more appropriate to use the knife yourself While sending the letter, Zhao Shiju immediately sent his masters straight into the dense forest. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of the blue, Chen Hong is just a fool, he doesn't even have the most basic safety awareness, he is completely unprepared, and he was attacked in an instant.  "Who are you? Do you know who I am?" Chen Hong was suddenly pushed to the ground. He was so arrogant and complacent that he immediately cursed.  "Who is he? Isn't he the son of Chen Qi's family, the magistrate of Qiantang County?" The visitor said lightly, not taking him seriously at all.  Chen Hong cursed angrily: "Now that you know it, how dare you treat me like this?" "Hey, Mr. Chen has a bad temper. If the news that the county magistrate's son kidnapped a civilian girl gets out haha, wouldn't it be too audacious?  " "Who are you? Are you sent by Lin Zhao?" Chen Hong finally became a little scared.  Meng Ruoying was shocked when she heard the news, hoping that Lin Zhao would send someone to rescue her.  But the result seemed a bit disappointing. The man said: "We have sent people to invite you. Just wait and see the good show. Thank you very much, hehe!" "Who are you?" Chen Hong was confused. Today is really unlucky. Mantis  When catching cicadas, I don¡¯t want to have the oriole behind me.  Meng Ruoying's heart twitched violently, and the obedient meaning was that these people were not reinforcements, so what could they be? They did not loosen their bonds and were still held as hostages. What was the purpose of this? Meng Ruoying finally realized that they were more terrifying than Chen Hong.  The purpose of these people is Lin Zhao They have been notified Meng Ruoying's mind suddenly went blank, and she kept thinking silently: "Don't come, don't come" At this time, above the West Lake, a group of  Ye Bianzhou walked quickly.  Lin Zhao stood on the bow of the ship, looking at the looming Lei Feng in the distance, his face gloomy and terrifying, and his right hand tightly grasped the long sword at his waist.  I have been studying martial arts recently and learned some swordsmanship from Su An. Today's situation is urgent. If I don't see some blood, I'm afraid nothing will happen Chen Hong, a despicable villain, actually kidnapped Meng Ruoying. Lin Zhao was extremely angry.  Dragons have Ni Lin, and Lin Zhao¡¯s Ni Lin is someone close to her. Meng Ruoying has been regarded as a family member subconsciously.  From the beginning of their rebirth to now, they have been deeply in love with each other, and Lin Zhao cares about her very much in his heart.  Maybe it wasn¡¯t obvious before, but Meng Ruoying had a bad fight that day, and Lin Zhao had clearly felt it.  Today, when Meng Ruoying was kidnapped, this feeling became even stronger.  For him, there is no hesitation at this moment. He must rescue Meng Ruoying as soon as possible without any hesitation. As for his own safety, he has completely ignored it!  At the same time, on the bank of the West Lake, Mu Sihong saw two familiar figures and cried with joy: "You are finally back"

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 124 Critical Moment

    There was a fire on the top of the thunder peak. Lin Zhao saw it very conspicuously after landing, so he followed the trace and hurried over. Is Meng Ruoying there? Of course, Lin Zhao has never been a reckless person. He followed the trace, but he was not.  Swagger.  It is very important to know yourself and your enemy. It would be best if you can explore the news first.  So, in the darkness, Lin Zhao moved forward quietly, slowly approaching the light source.  I saw a large group of people in the woods. Chen Hong seemed to be sitting, and he seemed to be tied to a tree. It was indeed this damn thing!  Lin Zhao cursed and saw Meng Ruoying leaning on a tree under the firelight, her hands tied, and her whole body was very haggard As expected, the person was here. Seeing that Meng Ruoying was safe and sound, Lin Zhao was temporarily relieved.  Just when he was about to observe the opponent's situation and consider how to rescue him, he heard someone shouting: "Master Lin, since you are here, why don't you show up?" The whereabouts of the opponent were discovered, and it was obvious that there was a master among the opponent!  Meng Ruoying's beautiful eyes turned, and she kept looking around. Is he really here? Turning around, she saw a familiar figure walking out of the dense forest, her eyes suddenly became moist, and tears kept rolling.  "I'm here!" Lin Zhao walked out calmly and looked at Meng Ruoying with a smile, comforting her that she didn't have to be afraid.  He still came. When she saw Lin Zhao appeared, Meng Ruoying was only moved and forgot about fear. She stared at her with hazy tearful eyes and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.  Lin Zhao looked around at the crowd and saw Chen Hong tied up and leaning against a big tree, with a rag stuffed in his mouth.  He hesitated and seemed to want to say something, but unfortunately he couldn't speak at all.  Look at the ground again.  For more than ten days, some were servants of the Meng family and some were Chen Hong's lackeys.  The other seven or eight people were holding long knives and standing on the side with a fierce look. They looked a bit scary What on earth was going on? The scene seemed a bit messy!  How come Chen Hong was controlled by someone? Who are these people with knives? What is their purpose? Lin Zhao began to feel that this matter was a bit strange. It seemed that it was not innocent, and he seemed to have come a little rashly.  But for Meng Ruoying, there was no choice.  He has no regrets.  "I don't know how you call me?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  The leader said: "You are a nobody, your name is not worth mentioning, so there is no need for Mr. Lin to ask." "How do you explain what happened today?" Lin Zhao stabilized his mind and asked about the situation, his face did not change, and he was quite calm.  This point alone is already impressive.  The leader looked at Lin Zhao.  I sighed in my heart: No wonder the master cares about him so much and must kill him The man said: "Chen Hong didn't know the seriousness of the matter and actually took Miss Meng hostage. Our brothers couldn't see it and came to rescue her." "That's it, thank you very much!" Look  A very humorous scene.  In reality, murderous threats are everywhere, and the situation is not optimistic.  "Is Mr. Lin supposed to express his gratitude in any way? His words of thanks seem insufficiently sincere" The man continued to joke with Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "What do you think?" "It's very simple, one life is worth one life. We saved Miss Meng, then Mr. Lin, you have to give back one life!" Meng Ruoying exclaimed.  Suddenly her beauty turned pale.  Look at the shining steel knife, and then look at Lin Zhao with a calm face.  He wanted to curse: Why are you so stupid? Why do you do it when you know there is danger? He started to speak, but he couldn't open his mouth. The tears in his eyes couldn't be held back any longer, and they suddenly burst out of his eyes "Really?"  Who wants my life so much?" "Is this it?" Na Ri shook his head slightly and said, "You might have ruined my master's affairs, so I had to offend him today" As he spoke, Na Ri pulled out his long knife and pointed it towards Lin.  Zhao cuts over.  The danger is right in front of us. I have been studying martial arts with Su An for some time, and I have been learning swordsmanship for several months, and I have achieved some success.  In addition, Lin Zhao uses police academy training methods, so his strength is pretty good.  Lin Zhao drew out his sword in time, took a small step back, and deflected the incoming sword. The sound of the swords clashing was heard in the distance.  By the lake under Leifeng, a man and a woman were very anxious when they heard the sound. They jumped out of the boat and ran quickly towards the hillside.  Then another small boat docked, and Mu Sihong, accompanied by a few well-dressed warriors, hurried towards the place where the fire was shining and the swords were shining "I didn't expect that Mr. Lin's swordsmanship was also good. He is really both civil and military."  !" The leader was indeed a little surprised. He thought that Lin Zhao was a weak scholar, but he didn't expect that he was also practicing martial arts.  "Hey, there are so many people robberies these days, how can we defend ourselves without learning some martial arts?" Lin Zhao seemed relaxed, but in fact his back was already soaked.  The opponent's martial arts skills are obviously better than his own, and he can block a few moves, but after a long time, he is no match for him at all.  What¡¯s more, there are several killers on the other side. If they all attack together, they will be attacked randomly in an instant.  FortunatelyThe leader was in high spirits and seemed to enjoy fighting alone, so he was lucky enough to survive for a moment The leader was no longer polite and attacked three times in a row. Lin Zhao was immediately in a hurry.  This time is different from the last time I came to Hangzhou to take office. All the robbers used were three-legged cat handles, and the weapons used were primitive whistle sticks.  But now these are shining steel knives, and they are also top-notch martial arts masters.  "I just don't know whether they are from Yuhang County Prince Zhao Zongyong? Or are they sent by Shenwu General Zhao Shiju? In short, there are many people on the ground in Hangzhou who want to kill me.  After a moment, the leader came with a sword, but Lin Zhao stretched out his sword to block it.  But the second one came quickly, and it seemed that it was too late to avoid it. In an instant, the fear of death enveloped my heart.  Mengruo was also frightened and closed her eyes, fearing that she would see that horrific scene At that critical moment, the sound of swords clashing rang in her ears.  There was no blood splashing, and there was no scream of pain from Lin Zhao. Meng Ruoying opened her eyes this time and saw a man and a woman appearing in front of Lin Zhao, holding weapons in front of them to protect them.  "Sir, it's okay, leave it to us this time!" The visitors were none other than Su An and Yutong. They went out to investigate the news and came back in time.  As soon as he came back, he learned that Meng Ruoying had been kidnapped. Lin Zhao went to Leifeng alone to find someone Su An was very anxious. He was responsible for protecting Lin Zhao. How could he allow anything to happen to the young master? He immediately flew with Yutong.  He came in time and saved Lin Zhao's life "Haha, Mr. Lin, you broke your promise. You said you would come alone!" The leader regretted that he should have killed Lin Zhao together just now.  Yes, it's a pity that there is no chance "Stop talking nonsense!" Su An said coldly, and the two sides formed a confrontation

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 125: Beauty¡¯s Favor

    Confrontation!  At first it was three against eight, but after a while Mu Sihong arrived, accompanied by three or four well-dressed warriors.  In this way, the comparison of strength is naturally about the same. Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine in the world.  Although the leader is upset, the opportunity is rare. The master has given the order and cannot be lenient no matter what.  "Kill!" With the order, seven or eight killers rushed forward waving their long knives.  Su An rushed forward, Yutong gave a sweet scold and followed closely behind.  Several well-dressed warriors around Mu Sihong also took action immediately.  Lin Zhao didn't know their identities. Su An or Mu Sihong had such a capable subordinate? Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lin Zhao quickly stepped forward and carried Meng Ruoying to the back. While loosening the ties, he asked softly: "It's okay.  "It's okay!" The moment the rope was untied, maybe it was because her feet were numb, or maybe she finally had support due to fear. The seemingly strong Meng Ruoying fell down and fell into Lin Zhao's arms.  "It's okay!" Lin Zhao took advantage of the situation and took Meng Ruoying into his arms, comforting her softly.  While speaking, Meng Ruoying couldn't help but burst into tears again, looking at Lin Zhao dreamingly, unable to say a word.  No explanation is needed, all misunderstandings disappear, everything is said without words, silence is better than sound at this time.  After a long time, Meng Ruoying stopped crying, punched Lin Zhao with a pink fist, and said angrily: "Why are you here? Do you know it is dangerous? What will you do if something happens to you?" "Because you are here, so I have to  Come" This is too good a reason!  Lin Zhao also knew that his behavior today was too impulsive and reckless.  But sometimes that's the case.  It is inevitable to be frivolous when you are young, let alone when it comes to a woman who is in love.  How could you sit back and watch? For Meng Ruoying, this was great happiness and emotion. Her tearful eyes became even more hazy, and she fell into Lin Zhao's arms and shed tears of happiness.  As for the lights and shadows of swords and the sound of swords clashing around me, I didn¡¯t pay attention at all. There was no time to be more intoxicated than at this moment.  Lin Zhao gently stretched out his arms and took Meng Ruoying into his arms.  Give her a sense of security and the whole world will look wonderful.  Mu Sihong stood at the end blankly, looking at the deep affection between a man and a woman in front of her, loving each other.  Especially since the male protagonist has an unclear scandal with him, and he is also attracted to him.  Seeing Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying hugging each other tightly, Mu Sihong felt envious, even a little jealous.  Maybe they are truly a match made in heaven.  And herselfshe knew herself well. Even if she was a prostitute from the Qinhuai River, she would never be able to achieve elegance even if she tried hard to maintain her innocence.  What's more, coming from a family of criminals who sell illegal salt, it is self-evident that his status is low, everything is just an unrealistic extravagant hope!  The killer sent by Zhao Shiju.  The leader was a capable general, but he missed the good opportunity because he was too proud of himself for a moment, or did not bother to bully the minority with more.  Su An, Yutong, and several well-dressed warriors suddenly came out.  It's really unexpected to have a son-in-law.  The leader clearly felt the strength of Su An and others, and couldn't help but secretly sigh.  Is the power around Lin Zhao so powerful? Perhaps this news should be reported to the master in time to avoid underestimating the enemy at the critical moment But before that, another task must be completed, which is to kill Lin Zhao.  Although Su An and others appeared to protect them, in terms of numbers, they still had a slight advantage.  There is no chance of killing Lin Zhao. There is no point in comparing who is stronger in martial arts. Killing people in the chaos is the real skill In comparison, the people led by Su An have good martial arts, but they are relatively inferior in fighting skills.  One chip.  In other words, they are better at defense than offense.  There was a disadvantage in terms of numbers, but it happened that Yutong was very good at qinggong and was good at detecting information, but was not good at close combat As a result, the killer side quickly gained the upper hand.  Of course, this doesn't matter. The leader has been looking for opportunities. He will hit Lin Zhao with one hit and kill him on the spot!  The two killers were fighting closely. Su An, who had the best hand, and Yutong had already suffered some minor injuries on his arm. The opponent attacked several times in a row, but he had no choice but to dodge After all, he was still inexperienced. After a few dodges, he was  He dodged, but he didn't know that the drunkard's intention was not to drink.  Yutong and the others dodged, and the barrier in front of Lin Zhao opened wide in an instant. How could the experienced killer, who had experienced hundreds of battles, miss it? Taking advantage of the rare gap, the leader took off his long sword and suddenly  Throwing it forward, it went straight to Lin Zhao's back.  "Young master, be careful!" Su An found it a step too late. When he saw the long knife heading straight for Lin Zhao's back, his heart suddenly rose to his throat.  It was too late to save him, and he didn't know if he could be sentimental about the reminder. For a moment, he could only hope that Lin Zhao would be quick enough to dodge.  "It's a pity that Lin Zhao is still very immature, both in terms of ability and danger awareness.  He almost turned his back to everyone, and was not aware of the long knife attack.  Meng Ruo?Just in time to raise his head, he saw a long knife coming from the air, his pupils were extremely dilated, and his beautiful eyes were filled with fear. The scream had already reached his throat, but he had no time to shout out "It was me who hurt him"  Meng Ruoying blamed herself endlessly and had already made up her mind. If Lin Zhao had any shortcomings, she would accompany him to hell!  The tragic scene did not happen. Mu Sihong only saw a faint red shadow flashing in front of his eyes, a slapping sound, and blood splattering.  But Lin Zhao is still fine, he is fine, but someone is in trouble There are torches stuck on the ground around, or someone is using them as weapons. Under the weak firelight, a woman screams in pain and falls down!  "Miss!" Yutong exclaimed, already seeing clearly, it was his young lady who blocked Lin Zhao's knife!  Under the circumstances, others either did not notice it or were too late to rescue.  Mu Sihong's position was just right. She was looking at herself in a daze, feeling sad secretly, when she suddenly realized that the long knife was going straight towards Lin Zhao's heart, and he had no time to dodge She didn't think much about it at all, or even wanted to find someone subconsciously.  No movement even occurred, Mu Sihong pounced on him subconsciously.  Maybe in her heart, she could fend off this knife for Lin Zhao.  It is great happiness!  She succeeded and Lin Zhao was safe and sound.  A smile appeared on the corner of Mu Sihong's mouth, and then a strong sense of pain spread, and he fell down with a cry of surprise Lin Zhao had already reacted, and while letting go of Meng Ruoying, he turned around quickly and rushed to the ground before Mu Sihong completely fell to the ground.  Before, he held her in his arms Under the firelight, Mu Sihong's chest and shoulders were covered in blood.  His whole body was twitching violently, obviously in great pain.  Lin Zhao was anxious and rescued Meng Ruoying, but accidentally injured Mu Sihong He lowered his head to explore the beauty's injuries, only to find that a smile was forced out of Mu Sihong's extremely painful cheek He finally  Hug me The two of them have been together on the flower boat for many days. Although there are rumors that they are very sexy, in fact they have always been cautious and polite.  Lin Zhao didn't even touch her finger.  Mu Sihong felt deeply regretful. When she saw Lin Zhao hugging Meng Ruoying today, she felt envious.  I was still regretting that I might never have such an opportunity in this life, but I didn't expect that I would be able to lie in his arms.  Even at such a huge cost, in a cruel way.  She still felt very happy "How are you?" Lin Zhao's eyes were full of anxiety and concern. Mu Sihong was about to say something, but he interrupted him: "Don't talk, don't move, just pull it off."  A piece of clothes pressed against Mu Sihong's chest" Meng Ruoying was also shocked by this scene. It turned out that she hated Mu Sihong.  When she learned that Lin Zhao was sleeping among flowers and willows in the West Lake, drunk and dreaming of death, she became jealous and very angry.  In my heart, I looked down on a promiscuous woman like Mu Sihong. From the beginning, I believed that she was the one who seduced Lin Zhao, and I despised her very much.  But at this moment, Mu Sihong could ignore her own life in order to save Lin Zhao.  Just like Lin Zhao went to Leifeng alone to save himself.  However, in comparison, Mu Sihong is more brave and has no hesitation.  What gave her such courage? The answer is self-evident.  At this moment, the anger in Meng Ruoying's heart had disappeared without a trace, but she was filled with wonder and gratitude, and then she stepped forward to explore the injury with concern.  Lin Zhao took Mu Sihong into his arms and looked at the blood pouring out. He said in a deep voice: "Hold on, you must hold on" "Bozhou, fight quickly, kill without mercy" Lin Zhao shouted hysterically.  , Dragons have reverse scales, this time it is even more serious, and the anger is unstoppable Seeing that Mu Sihong was injured, Yutong wanted to go over to investigate, but seeing Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying taking care of him, he turned around and glared at the killers.  If you dare to hurt my young lady, I will ask you to pay for it with your life. Miss Yutong is angry Not just Yutong, Su An and several well-dressed warriors are all angry. No matter whether the sword hurts Mr. Lin or Miss Mu, it will not be tolerated.  of.  A bloody man will naturally fight to the death for revenge When the fighting spirit and anger of a group of people are aroused, it is inevitable that their combat effectiveness will skyrocket.  The killer obviously felt the pressure, and the counterattack became more and more intense. The leader knew that there would be no chance today.  Moreover, the other party killed him so hard that one of his men fell to the ground and died, and another one lost an arm.  Under such circumstances, continuing to fight will not do you any good.  The leader was very rational and knew that there was no need to make unnecessary sacrifices, so he immediately issued an order to withdraw his troops.  But before leaving, he killed the frightened Chen Hong who was tied to a tree with one knife This idiot died inexplicably like this. It only took a while to go from being elated to being imprisoned and his head was missing.  Unknowingly, someone asked for his name, but his life could still be considered full of ups and downs.  Mu Sihong was seriously injured, her life or death was uncertain, and she knew nothing about the other party's situation. Su An and others did not dare to pursue him, and Yutong even ran back eagerly to check on his young lady's condition.  Lin Zhao picked up Mu Sihong and said: "Let's go back as soon as possible and ask the doctor as soon as possible!" Although he had already used what he had learned in his previous lifeWith first aid knowledge, he bandaged Mu Sihong's wound, but the effect of stopping the bleeding was not good.  He knew very well that if the bleeding was not stopped and treated in time, Mu Sihong might be in danger of life.  Lin Zhao was moved and even more anxious by how much kindness the beauty had to protect him from the knife all his life.  After getting off Leifeng as fast as possible, the boat was already waiting on the shore, and then quickly slid towards the flower boat beside the broken bridge.  Su An came ashore from another direction and rushed to call the doctor in time.  Returning to the flower boat as quickly as possible, Lin Zhao quickly carried Mu Sihong into the room.  Under the illumination of lamps and candles, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong's chests were bright red.  Mu Sihong seemed to have lost too much blood and had fainted, but there was a faint smile hanging on the corner of her mouth.  Qianqian's jade fingers also tightly grasped Lin Zhao's skirt and never let go.  Seeing this situation.  Yutong burst into tears, and Meng Ruoying's eyes were wet.  Lin Zhao's heart felt like a knife The doctor came quickly. He heard a knock on the door in the middle of the night and reluctantly got up to attend the consultation.  Who would have thought that as soon as he opened the door, Su An would hold his big hand and force him to come here.  Mu Sihong was seriously injured, but she was somewhat lucky.  The knife was struck just where the chest and shoulder meet.  A little worse, the heart and lungs were injured, given the ancient medical conditions.  How can he survive? This can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune, and Mu Sihong saved his life.  However, even so, the lung lobes will inevitably suffer some damage "Fortunately, if the blade is half an inch off, even Daluo Jinxian will be unable to save his life." The doctor said: "Fortunately, someone stopped the bleeding in time, but the wound was too big  "Dear, it's reasonable to lose too much blood and fall into a coma." "Doctor, is it important?" Yutong was very nervous about his lady.  The doctor said: "I have a good medicine for golden sores. I will apply it on this girl and prescribe some healing and nourishing medicine. It will take a few months to heal. But" "But what?" Lin Zhao was very nervous.  Listen to the doctor.  The most worrying thing is to listen to the good words first, and then suddenly turn around The doctor said: "It's not a serious problem. Although it is only marginal, the blade has damaged the lung lobes to some extent, and you may have a serious cough in the future. Especially in winter, it may  A little more serious" "Can it be cured?" Yutong asked anxiously.  "This famous doctors may be able to do it. However, my medical skills are shallow and my abilities are limited, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to do it. However, I will prescribe a prescription and eat it for good. As time goes by, it will gradually get better" A  It is an indisputable fact that Mu Sihong's injury has been temporarily stabilized. Even though he is still in a coma, fortunately, his life is no longer in danger.  But it was inevitable that the root cause of the disease would come to light. Lin Zhao had decided to invite famous doctors from all over the world to cure Mu Sihong's disease After applying the medicine, the beauty fell into a deep sleep. Lin Zhao sat by the bed and subconsciously grabbed Mu Sihong.  Sihong's hand made her heart unable to calm down for a long time.  "I'm sorry!" Meng Ruoying came up from behind and said, "It's all my fault. I should have gone back to Jiangning. I was too willful" It was obvious that she was smart and had already figured out the whole story.  Lin Zhao shook his head gently and said: "You are right. There is no need to blame yourself. I am the one who should say I'm sorry. I should have told you that day and shouldn't have lost my temper with you like that" "If I don't come back, I won't.  As for hurting Miss Mu" Meng Ruoying was filled with guilt.  "The matter has come to this, there is no need to blame yourself, it's all those despicable people who are too insidious and cunning, hum!" Lin Zhao snorted coldly: "Don't worry, I will settle the accounts with them tomorrow" Lin Zhao's words  The coldness in the room made people shudder. As the saying goes, a dragon has scales against its own. The woman who hurt him must die a good death Gu Yuelun arrived immediately and saw that Meng Ruoying was fine. He felt better. Then he saw Mu Sihong who was seriously injured, his face  A look of astonishment appeared on the face "From now on, the three of you are on this boat, and I will let someone protect you!" Lin Zhao ordered, Meng Ruoying nodded obediently, because her stubbornness and human nature have caused such a big mess,  I feel so guilty now that I will naturally not do it again.  Lin Zhao went out and asked Su An to send people to protect the flower boat, but he did not ask about the origins of those well-dressed warriors.  If possible, Su An would definitely tell them. At least they have no ill intentions at the moment "Bozhou, do you have any clues? Who do you think did it?" Lin Zhao arranged everything before he really got to the bottom of the matter of revenge.  .  "It's all possible, but they killed Chen Hong in the end, so it's more likely that Zhao Shiju did it" Su An thinks so.  "Killing Chen Hong will make me completely break with the Chen family. It's really a good plan!" Lin Zhao said coldly.  Su An said: "Chen Hong brought the blame on himself, but the people behind the scenes are too despicable. They are people from the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion. If Zhao Shiju's people are in trouble, this is a vicious plot to kill with a borrowed knife, which shows that they have already moved the young master.  "Killing intention." "What does it mean to have murderous intention towards me?" Lin?Looking up at Su An, the light of wisdom flashed in his eyes.  Su An was suddenly shocked and said: "Young master, what do you mean?" "That's right, tomorrow" Lin Zhaodao: "Now we can only hope that Mr. Zheng Xie can do more, otherwise the situation in Hangzhou will change tomorrow."  It¡¯s out of controlit¡¯s almost dawn¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¡°You trash, you guys  Did you miss it?" Zhao Shiju was very angry after receiving the report from his subordinates. He originally planned to kill Lin Zhao, but this was the result.  "My subordinate could have killed Lin Zhao, but Mu Sihong blocked the knife for him, so he failed." The leader of the assassin knelt on the ground, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.  Zhao Shiju sneered: "Didn't you expect that he has a good relationship with women? It's not easy for a prostitute to take the initiative to die for him!" "Master, Lin Zhao has many masters around him. We underestimated him before!"  The man said: "I'm not making excuses, but it's true. I hope the master will pay attention to it." "Master?" "Yes, it's like the Imperial City Division!" "That's it, I know!  "Zhao Shiju sneered and said: "Actually, I underestimated Zhao Xu. He really spent a lot of money in Hangzhou!" "Master, before leaving, my subordinates were worried about leaking secrets, so they killed Chen Qi's idiot son!  " "Kill him, just kill him, what kind of idiot is he going to do in the world?" Zhao Shiju was very disdainful.  "Master, what should we do next?" Shi Shi shook his head slightly and said: "Don't worry, after surviving this darkest time before dawn, the sky will light up soon!"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 126: After all, West Lake is in the middle of June

    It¡¯s the sixth day of June, the weather is fine!  Compared with the scorching sun before, a brief rain came unexpectedly early this morning, making the hot summer a little cooler.  Especially by the water, the breeze is refreshing and refreshing.  West Lake is undoubtedly the most desirable summer resort for the people of Hangzhou. Unfortunately, today ordinary people do not have the opportunity to get close. Even those who play in the water and admire lotus flowers during the festival are not allowed to participate.  Those who are well-informed know that because Zhao Zongyong, the king of Yuhang County, is hosting a banquet in West Lake today, official officials showed up early in the morning and set up a curtain to prohibit ordinary people from coming and going.  There is no other way. Those who come in and out today are all royal relatives, dignitaries and dignitaries. Security must be done well so that no one can approach.  The banquet was supposed to start in the evening, but later the prince of Yuhang County said that he would bring some water show songs and dances from Nanyang, as well as many special fruits.  It was unbearably hot at noon, and it was just the right time to cool off and have a party. When the news came out, who would dare not give him face? In any case, the prince of Yuhang County was the uncle of the official family.  However, some people just don't give face, and the king of Yuhang County, Tangtang, can't say anything. For example, Qiantang County Ling Chen Qi said that he could not come, and Zhao Zongyong didn't care.  Yuhang County Magistrate Li Feng also did not show up. The reason was that the family members of the victims in the Fangjia Village case complained and caused trouble. The situation was chaotic, and the County Magistrate had no choice but to go to comfort them.  No matter what, the two most important county magistrates under the rule of Hangzhou have not arrived, which always seems a bit strange.  But everything happens for a reason, and there are inevitably many coincidences in the world!  Ordinary people wouldn't care, but when Lin Zhao discovered this situation, he was filled with doubts.  What the hell are you doing? Zhao Zongyong¡¯s banquet is different from the emperor¡¯s banquet.  There is a lot more personal nature, so the seating arrangements are not entirely based on rank and position.  For example, Lin Zhao, a promotion official in the Municipal Shipping Department, was regarded as a minor official in the eyes of others, but he was placed in a front seat.  Of course, no one said anything, and no one had any doubts or dissatisfaction.  They had heard of Lin Dongyang's name a long time ago. He was a popular figure among officials and Mr. Wang.  Even the prince has to pay some attention to it.  Alas, if we can find a few opportunities to get close to each other, it will definitely be of great benefit to our future!  However, Lin Zhao ignored these people and walked through the banquet hall by the West Lake, looking for an opportunity to find Su Shi and Shen Kuo.  "Dongyang, were you okay last night?" Lin Zhao informed them of the situation last night.  Hearing that Lin Zhao was attacked, Su Shi was worried all night.  "It's okay. Miss Mu blocked the knife for me. Fortunately, it's not serious!" Su Shi praised: "She is really a loving and righteous woman. By the way, who did it? Is there any clue?" "It's hard to say.  Maybe they all have a share!" Lin Zhao shook his head slightly.  "Be careful!" Shen Kuo warned, the matter was indeed complicated and life safety was beginning to be endangered.  Lin Zhaodao: "What you need to be careful about is that neither Chen Qi nor Li Feng came today It's not surprising that Chen Qi didn't come. But what about Li Feng? What did he do?" "Is it possible that you are really right?  "Su Shi was shocked at the matter of rebellion.  Their attitude has been cautious.  To be honest, as far as the current situation is concerned, we still don't want it to happen.  "Perhaps, can you find a way to find out what Mr. Zheng Xie said? See if he has made all the arrangements?" "I asked about it when I came here. Zheng Zhizhou sent someone to see the garrison general last night.  !" Su Shi's eyes moved and he said, "Look, he's here, so this matter" The person who came was surprisingly the Shenwu General Zhao Shiju, and he actually appeared at the banquet!  To be honest, Lin Zhao was a little shocked and even didn¡¯t believe his eyes!  A person who was ready to rebel showed up at the banquet and put himself in danger instead of being on the front line of command? This seems a bit unreasonable. Could it be that he really thinks too much? Or is Zhao Shiju too confident? Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel embarrassed  Shaking his head slightly, the situation is a bit strange!  Lin Zhao whispered: "Let's just wait and see what happens. It's hard to say. Let's adapt accordingly!" "Yeah!" After exchanging an opinion with each other, Lin Zhao just turned around and saw Zhao Shiju looking at him, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally.  The saying that a traitor is as loyal as a traitor is quite right. This man behaved quite elegantly in public, his eyes were always very soft, and it was impossible to find out any clues.  It was inevitable for Zhao Shiju to see Lin Zhao. He was very curious and regretful at the same time.  I definitely underestimated this guy before.  Only now did he discover that he has super powers. To be honest, he still doesn't know where his secret was leaked from. It has been very secret all these years, how could Lin Zhao smell it? But these have become the past and cannot be proven.  What, everything depends on today Lin Zhao has the same idea. Don't let me find out. If I know that Mu Sihong's injury last night was related to you, I will never spare you.  The two of them just looked at each other, with so many emotions in their eyes that they might explode in a moment.    Lin Zhao found a seat near the water and sat down. This hall was built very cleverly, and he could have a panoramic view of the West Lake.  In the distance is the tall Leifeng Pagoda, and where the water and sky meet, the scenery of lakes and mountains is even more impressive.  In particular, the lotus flowers in the lake are in bloom, which is not only eye-catching, but also has a gentle fragrance, which is a bit more tranquil The lake water is directly led to the corridor, and various small fish are swimming nearby.  Lin Zhao thought of Huagang Fish Viewing, one of the ten scenic spots in the West Lake in later generations. It would be quite good if a house could be built here At this moment, the sound of chaotic footsteps came, and the fish in the water under the corridor seemed to feel danger.  In a flash, the smoke dispersed in all directions and disappeared.  Someone at the door sang a promise: "The prince is here!" Lin Zhao looked toward the door and saw a middle-aged man with a seemingly noble demeanor walking towards him. Behind him was Brother Nan, a young man. One of them was a wealthy man.  The Marquis of Water, Zhao Zhongshan, was so arrogant that his nostrils almost reached the sky.  Along the way, officials from all walks of life stood up to greet them. Needless to say, the people who came were naturally Zhao Zongyong, the king of Yuhang County, and his two precious sons.  Zhao Zhongshan is also an old enemy. As for Zhao Zhongye, it was his first time meeting him, but he had fought against each other overtly and covertly before Zhao Zongyong came over and saw Zhao Shiju.  The two brothers looked very close, talking, laughing and saying hello.  Brother Zhao Zhongshan nodded and bowed from behind.  They don't look like enemies.  "Zizhan, I have admired you for a long time, but unfortunately I have never been able to meet you. This time I finally have a chance" When Zhao Zongyong saw Su Shi, he immediately stepped forward to say hello warmly.  There is a saying that today¡¯s banquet is for Su Shi to receive the wind and wash away the dust. Even if it is a pretense, it must be pretending Su Shi smiled and said: "Your Majesty is ridiculous. Thank you for your compliment" Regardless of whether it is sincere or not, some people praise and pursue it.  , Talented Su was still very happy, but he was not flattered.  Zhao Zongyong is just a county king, and among Su Ci's fans there are even more senior ancestors, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager!  Afterwards, Zhao Zongyong passed by Lin Zhao and looked up and down with interest.  Asked: "Lin Zhao, Lin Dongyang?" "I have met the prince, I am Lin Zhao!" On the surface, etiquette still needs to be followed, Lin Zhao cupped his hands to meet Zhao Zongyong.  "Sure enough, he is young and promising, and has a lot of talent!" As Zhao Zongyong spoke, a strange look appeared in his eyes.  "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!" He raised his head.  Lin Zhaokou saw the jealous and hateful eyes of Dongyang County Duke Zhao Zhongye.  Zhao Zongyong smiled softly, walked up to the throne, and said: "The weather is hot, and it coincides with the June 6th Festival. Today, I specially invite you to come to the West Lake. Enjoy the coolness of the lotus, and have a banquet to escape the summer heat!" "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Everyone  Hangzhou officials were flattered.  Be grateful.  "You don't have to be polite!" Zhao Zongyong said with a smile: "Since the official came to the throne, our Song Dynasty has been clear, the weather has been smooth, and all industries have been prosperous, so let's drink this first glass of wine together for the prosperity of the Song Dynasty!" Last year there was another earthquake and another flood.  Oh, where is the weather going? Isn¡¯t this lying with your eyes open? Lin Zhao smiled in his heart and picked up the wine glass along with everyone else.  When the water and wine entered the mouth, the taste was average, not as good as the spirits from Jiangnanju. Lin Zhaoxuan thought of the famous Shaoxing Zhuang Nuerhong again!  Now that I am on Liangzhe Road, I wonder if I will find anything when I have the opportunity to go and take a look.  Zhao Zongyong raised his glass again and said with a smile: "This is the second glass of wine. Su Zizhan is a talented man in the world. This time he is serving as an official in Hangzhou. I welcome him. This glass of wine can be regarded as a blessing for Zizhan." Su Shi's face is indeed good.  Big, everyone cheered in unison and cheered.  Zhizhou Zheng Xie's face looked a little unnatural. It was really not a good thing to be an official with a famous person. Although he was the leader, he would be upstaged by others wherever he went. This feeling was really unpleasant!  Although he is already in his fifties or sixties, Zheng Xie is still a little jealous.  Today¡¯s banquet is destined to be lengthy. First there will be singing and dancing to add to the fun, and there will also be a water show performance specially brought from Nanyang. To put it bluntly, it is not just a little acrobatics on the water.  Anyway, many people watched it with great interest. As it approached evening, some people began to show their tiredness and became a little impatient.  "But if the Yuhang County Prince doesn't say anything, who dares to leave casually? What's more, a session of poetry and painting has just begun.  "Although today is not a grand gathering, it is still a gathering of talented people. Why don't we imitate the ancients in reciting poems and lyrics and making a collection, which can be passed down as a good talk in the future!" Zhao Zongyong, who has always regarded wealth as his life, was so noble that he proposed to write poems. It was really considered a blessing.  An interesting anecdote: "Shiju, your painting skills are superb, why don't you make a picture of a West Lake banquet?" Zhao Shiju said with a smile: "Well, since the emperor brother proposed it, then Shiju will show his shame!" The atmosphere of the banquet looks like  It was so harmonious, but behind it was unprecedented tension.  At this time, at least Lin Zhao felt quite weird about the poetry and poetry feast, so he didn't pay much attention to it.  Although everyone is in a good mood, they are all self-aware. With Su Shi, one of the best talents, how can they compare? Of course, there are also people who are thoughtful, seize the opportunity, compose poems first, and have a little bit of success.There were also bursts of applause.  Even if he is not as good as Su Shi in the end, it can still be said to be an attempt to attract others, and there is no shame in it.  Soon, there were several good works. Zhao Zongyong nodded repeatedly: "Wu Chu is so talented and his reputation is well-deserved. I wonder what outstanding works our talented people from Shu have?" Su Shi was helpless today. He was praised as a focus figure for no reason. He thought  Even being low-key doesn't work.  As a talented man, the activities of reciting poems and writing lyrics are naturally indispensable. Moreover, Zhao Zongyong said a word, and everyone looked at him with anticipation Su Shi raised his eyes and looked around, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Since today is the West Lake banquet, your works will also be based on the theme.  The West Lake is the theme, so I will write a poem with this theme! " "It is better when the water is bright and clear, and the mountains are more strange when they are empty and rainy. If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is better to put on light and heavy makeup."  quatrains.  The exquisite description of West Lake is just right.  There was a light rain this morning, but the weather cleared up in the afternoon.  It can be said that it suits the occasion.  Comparing West Lake and Xizi, they are both the most beautiful figures and scenery of Wu and Yue. The sentence "Light makeup and heavy makeup are always suitable" is the most wonderful praise for West Lake. The sentence is not gorgeous, but the artistic conception is unique.  A talented person is a talented person, and his words are a huge shock, and everyone appreciates them one after another.  Of course, as the leading and representative talent of the Song Dynasty.  This kind of scene has become accustomed to it. Su Shi just smiled faintly and was not very proud.  Zhao Zongyong smiled and said: "Zizhan is Zizhan, he is unusual after all!" "I heard that Lin Dongyang is also good at poetry, why haven't I seen his works today?" Zhao Zhongye next to him suddenly asked.  Huh? Lin Zhao¡¯s thoughts were entirely focused on the illegal salt case, rebellion, and Mu Sihong¡¯s injury.  Why do you care about this?  Therefore, I was a little absent-minded, and I was shocked when I suddenly heard Zhao Zhongye mentioning myself "Writing poems? How can I have the intention to write poems at this time? What's more, Su Shi's masterpiece has just been released, so why don't I come as a foil? Why am I so young?  , how could you be so vicious? Just when he was about to decline, Zhao Zongyong pretended to be surprised and said: "Really? Why didn't you tell me earlier? Dongyang. I am waiting for your masterpiece!" The prince of Yuhang County has said so, can this matter be done?  Refuse? Obviously, the father and son teamed up to force themselves to make a fool of themselves.  Lin Zhao was imagining ideas in his mind quickly, but if his mind was distracted, it would be impossible to write a chapter. There was no other way.  We can only continue to "learn from".  Also, there is still some inventory in the memory.  Immediately said: "In that case, I have made a fool of myself. Please give me some advice!" Everyone did not have high expectations for Lin Zhao's works. After all, Su Shi's monument was already there. It would be even more difficult to surpass him!  Su Shi naturally understood the reason, and couldn't help but regret it. This put Lin Zhao in a bit of a dilemma.  Lin Zhao, the wind was light and the clouds were light, he pondered for a moment and said: "After all, in June, the scenery of the West Lake is different from that of the four seasons. The lotus leaves touching the sky are infinitely blue, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red!" Silence, silence!  It is also a short seven-character quatrain, and it also writes about the scenery of the West Lake, but it cleverly chooses a feature, that is, the lotus.  In front of us, the large lotus leaves on the lake swayed in the wind, which was really infinite green. Among them, the blooming lotus flowers were particularly beautiful under the sunlight.  If you talk about it carefully, compare it with Su Shi's works, whether it is good or bad, this is difficult to say!  But it is definitely considered a first-class masterpiece, comparable to it.  The faces of Zhao Zongyong and his son are not very good-looking, especially Zhao Zhongshan, who has been slapped in the face more than once or twice when he pretended to be cool and stepped on others.  Su Shi was pleasantly surprised. He didn't expect that Lin Zhao's literary talent was so outstanding. He was not inferior to him at all. In time, he would be able to reach a higher level and his future would be limitless.  Zhao Shiju looked at the faces of Zhao Zongyong and his son and secretly smiled, full of ridicule.  Immediately, they were a little frightened. How many unknown abilities does Lin Zhao have? Others were surprised and admired. The affair between Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong had spread throughout Hangzhou.  Many people don¡¯t understand why Mu Sihong fell in love with Lin Zhao, but now they seem to have the answer!  Lin Zhao just smiled faintly. Fortunately, he still had a hand, otherwise he would have been blinded today.  He immediately glanced at Zhao Zhongye, who had stolen the chicken but lost the rice, and a hint of sarcasm flashed across his lips.  Zhao Zhongye was very angry, but as the host today, he had to be pleasant and stood up in a hurry to toast to avoid embarrassment!  The banquet never meant to end. Whenever the mood waned, Zhao Zongyong and his son would always come up with something ingenious to keep everyone here.  It¡¯s indeed a good strategy, but it¡¯s not an option if they delay it endlessly!  It seems that we have to think of a way to escape as soon as possible I don't know what's going on with Su An? Then he raised his head and glanced at Zhao Shiju, who was still painting wholeheartedly.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but wonder, what was his idea? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hangzhou  There is a village near the canal in the suburbs. There were not many households in the village. It was not until foreigners settled in the village in recent years that it became prosperous.  These people are doing a lot of construction work here.Many sturdy houses were built.  The pier at the entrance of the village has also been renovated, and large ships occasionally come and go.  "Is there any news about Hong'er?" Chen Qi, the magistrate of Qiantang County, is sick. He is walking back and forth lively at the moment, but his face is a little worried, or a little worried.  His son Chen Hong has been missing since yesterday, and there is even no news at all, which makes Chen Qi a little worried.  Did the stupid boy do something impulsive? Or did he encounter some danger? Although Chen Qi is not a good person, parents all over the world love and pity their children the same way. How can he feel at ease when his son is gone?  Especially when my wife woke up from a nightmare last night, some bad thoughts kept popping up in her mind.  "Not yet, sir, don't worry. The young master will be fine. The most urgent task now is to load the ship!" "Well, is the ship coming?" Chen Qi sighed lightly, the pressure was really not small.  "It will be there soon!" "Well, be prepared and ship as quickly as possible without delay. Be on safety alert" They thought they were being cautious and didn't want a pair of eyes from the village to keep watching their actions.  When he saw the big ship approaching and the cargo being carried out, he left quietly.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Hangzhou City, Yuhang County Magistrate Li Feng received the report, nodded and said: "Go  , find a way to reveal this news to the officers under Tongpan! " "Yes!" "Madam, it's time for us to take action!" A charming woman came out of the room and nodded: "Okay, let's do it!"  : "Madam, you take people to the palace, I will find a way to cause chaos in the city, and then open the city gate and let our people enter the city!" "Okay, let's fight quickly!" The enchanting woman asked: "How safe is your husband?  Guaranteed?" "There is no problem with the general, don't worry!" ps: Thanks to book friends Fengzsky, deviljojo, and office automation for the rewards, and thanks to Jiang Leiping for his monthly vote!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 127: Rebellion

    As night falls, the West Lake banquet continues.  Even though many officials and gentry have already thought of leaving, the Yuhang County Prince seems to be still in high spirits and has no intention of leaving.  At this time, a servant from the prefecture government office came in from the side door and whispered a few words in Su Shi's ear.  "Zizhan, what's the matter?"  Zhao Zongyong has a ghost in his heart, so he pays great attention to every move he makes.  Su Shi smiled politely and said: "Reporting to the prince, I may have to say goodbye first!" "Oh? Why should Zizhan be anxious? We haven't had enough fun today!" Zhao Zongyong seemed to be trying to persuade him to stay, but in fact he already had a bad feeling in his heart.  Words are more testing.  Su Shi said: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but the officer discovered that someone was smuggling smuggled salt. This is a serious matter, and I must go and deal with it as soon as possible." "Oh?" Zhao Zongyong and his son's hearts suddenly exploded. If this is the case, how can it be done?  Doesn't it mean that Chen Qi was exposed?  How did that happen?  Zhao Zongyong tried his best to pretend that nothing had happened, but his expression was not so natural after all. For a money addict, this was a huge loss.  Zhao Zhongye was also shocked and spent all his energy trying to calm down.  Zhao Zhongshan's state of mind was much lower, and his face turned blue and white, which was difficult to hide.  In fact, Zhao Zongyong¡¯s method was very stupid. He thought that a banquet could trap all the officials, and then reduce the attention from the outside world, so as to create opportunities for the private salt industry to start.  Can it really be successful?  There must be a prerequisite for this, that is, the location and time of departure cannot be disclosed and must be kept strictly confidential.  However, judging from today's posture, the news has probably been leaked, but it is a pity that they did not notice it at all Su Shi saw this exactly.  Directly show that I am not refuting your face as Prince Yuhang.  Instead, a major case occurred.  And tell you clearly.  It's private salt.  If they themselves are involved, they will definitely be in a panic, and they are prone to making mistakes in the panic. To some extent, they can have the effect of knocking the mountain and shaking the tiger.  It seems that Zhao Zongyong and his son are involved or are behind the scenes, but so far there is no direct evidence.  What Su Shi did was a small trick. Anyway, the place where the private salt was shipped was already under surveillance by them.  I'm not worried about anyone leaking the information.  "My lord, forgive me. I have the emperor's mandate and the court's trust. I dare not betray the emperor's favor. I will leave first!" Although Su Shi is considered to be half of the protagonist today, he has shown the emperor's favor and what if, who can stop him?  Woolen cloth?  What reason could there be to keep him?  Zhao Zongyong felt uneasy in his heart, and said with a strong smile: "Zizhan is loyal to the king and serves the country. It's good. The state affairs are important, you can go ahead!" "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Su Shi immediately said goodbye and left.  Before leaving, he exchanged a look with Lin Zhao, and everything was under control.  Zheng Xie¡¯s expression is slightly stagnant. Is there really a secret fortune?  Could it be that what they said yesterday was true?  Will someone really rebel?  It doesn't matter. I have already greeted the garrison generals. They will be on guard and everything will be fine.  When Zheng Zhizhou was comforting himself, the painting of Shenwu General Zhao Shiju was finally completed. He couldn't help but glance at Su Shi, and a proud smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.  "Brother Emperor, the painting is finished!" Someone then came forward and lifted the painting up, and everyone saw a beautiful picture of a West Lake banquet popping up on the paper.  The beauty of the West Lake and the joy of the people at the banquet are all painted vividly.  Zhao Zongyong smiled and said: "Shiju's painting skills are indeed outstanding." The dignified prince of Yuhang County was in a low mood at this time, and even the words of praise suddenly became less.  Lin Zhao has been keeping an eye on Zhao Shiju. Today, they have a clear division of labor. Su Shi is responsible for solving the private salt problem, while he is responsible for guarding against Zhao Shiju.  But so far, this guy has done nothing unusual. What kind of medicine is being sold in the gourd?  At this moment, Zhao Zongyong and his son were completely distraught and did not want to wait any longer. They were completely different from before.  Zhao Zongyong said: "I've had a lot of fun today. Let's stop here. Everyone, go back and rest early" But many times, it's not easy to leave. At least some people are trying their best to not let him leave now.  There was a hint of coldness in Zhao Shiju's eyes, he snorted coldly, and smiled without saying a word.  Just when the officials were saying goodbye and preparing to leave, the situation suddenly changed, and many killers in black suddenly appeared from nowhere.  The target is Zhao Zongyong and his son, Zheng Xie, Shen Kuo, Lin Zhao and other Hangzhou officials.  It was unexpected for many people that this situation suddenly occurred during a good banquet, and the scene became extremely chaotic.  "Escort! Zhao Zhongye didn't expect such a situation to happen. He shouted in a hurry and hurriedly protected his father. Zhao Zhongshan was also in a panic. In short, the incident happened suddenly. There was panic and shouting everywhere. "nbsp; Both Yuhang County Prince and Hangzhou Yamen had guards here, and they all jumped out to protect him immediately. Lin Zhao saw that the situation was wrong and hurriedly avoided it and went under the pillars by the lake.  Who is the mastermind behind the scenes?  Lin Zhao was wondering when two killers had already rushed forward, aiming at him.  Lin Zhao was shocked. In desperation, he quickly grabbed the table in front of him and used it as a weapon to block the sword and avoid danger.  But it was obvious that the other party wanted his own life, and it could be said that he did it painfully. A wooden desk was suddenly chopped into pieces.  Lin Zhao suddenly felt a little embarrassed. At the same time, he was looking at six directions and listening in all directions, thinking about where to escape.  At this moment, several state officers flashed in front of him and quickly protected Lin Zhao among them.  The killer couldn't get close at all for a while, and Lin Zhao was finally standing in a safe place.  Zhizhou Zheng Xie's situation was even more embarrassing. He finally saw a few of his servants and kept shouting for help.  However, these officers acted as if they didn't hear anything and kept guarding Lin Zhao, even after the killer temporarily retreated.  In desperation, Zheng Xie got under the table, like a turtle with its head shrinking, not daring to come out at all.  It was only at this time that Lin Zhao noticed that the few guards in front of him were special. They were the same ones who were on Leifeng last night.  It seemed that Su An was more thoughtful and arranged for several capable experts to protect him.  Although the scene by the lake was chaotic, it was finally within a controllable range. Although there were casualties, the more important protagonists were all safe and sound.  The killer¡¯s purpose seems a bit suspicious!  It didn¡¯t take a while.  In the dark night, the city of Hangzhou suddenly burst into flames.  The killers saw it from a distance.  Just like a signal, they retreated without a trace in an instant.  After the killers evacuated, Zhao Zongyong, Zheng Xie and others came out of their hiding places, all in a state of embarrassment, asking each other questions and concerns.  "Zheng Zhizhou, what's going on? How do you defend your state government office? Someone actually committed an assassination!" Zhao Zhongshan, the Marquis of Fushui, came up and cursed all over his face. Zheng Xie was suddenly confused.  But he is a relative of the emperor, so what can you do if he reacts like this when he is frightened?  Zheng Zhizhou said solemnly: "I'm sorry. The prince and the two marquis were frightened, but I didn't know" While Zheng Zhizhou was speaking, he saw Lin Zhao running back and forth in the crowd, constantly fiddling, and seemed to be looking for it anxiously.  who.  Lin Zhao was indeed anxious because he found that Zhao Shiju was missing.  The signs of Yiyu¡¯s rebellion, the sudden assassination, and the sky-high flames in Hangzhou. When these facts are combined, what will be the consequences?  Lin Zhao suddenly broke into a cold sweat on his back.  Very worried "Zheng Zhizhou, can you ask the garrison to be prepared?" Lin Zhao hurriedly stepped forward.  Ask Zheng Xie.  "UhLin Zhao, you" Lin Zhao said hurriedly: "Zheng Zhizhou, there is probably a rebellion. You should return to the city quickly to mobilize troops!" "Could it be" Zheng Xie also felt the same and was worried.  Things still happened, but arrangements had been made beforehand, so don't worry too much "Father, the direction of the fire seems to be our palace!" Zhao Zhongye looked up at the sky-high flames in Hangzhou City and couldn't help but be shocked.  Zhao Zongyong was also shocked, but what shocked him even more was what happened tonight.  Chen Qi's whereabouts have been exposed, the secret affair has capsized, and hundreds of thousands of money have been lost. The most important thing now is how to deal with the aftermath, and he must not let this matter implicate himself.  Lin Zhao¡¯s words also shocked him even more. Rebellion?  This news is so shocking. Someone is actually plotting rebellion on the ground in Hangzhou?  There was even a rebellion. Why didn't I notice it beforehand?  Instead, it was Lin Zhao No wonder the goods transported by Chen Qi were exposed. It seemed that Lin Zhao had many abilities and had many clues.  It seems that I was really careless and underestimated this kid.  Now we can no longer control so much. Rebellion is not necessarily a bad thing. We can take this opportunity to destroy all unfavorable evidence and shirk responsibility.  But who is plotting rebellion?  He was now very curious about this fact!  In any case, he is a member of the royal family. Although he is quite dissatisfied with some of the practices of his brother and nephew who are the emperor, he does not want anyone to shake his family Zhao Zhongye is more flexible than his father in this regard. Rebellion is shocking.  Although there were no clues in this major case before, it was not without clues.  There seems to be a clue to the murder case in Fangjiacun that has been bothering him. In addition, his palace is on fire tonight, and many things seem to be connected together to explain it clearly But who is he?  Why target your own home?  Zhao Zhongye fell into trouble again, and at the same time he was even more frightened.  Is this a good thing for my family or not?It¡¯s hard to talk about bad things?  What should we do now?  Recover and reduce your own losses and make a safe transition!  But everything is a mess, and there is no way to tell.  Especially now that the situation is so chaotic and the palace cannot afford it, what can be done by the West Lake?  Under the eyes of these many people, they are restricted and guarded to a certain extent, and their movements must be greatly restricted.  Zhao Zongyong couldn¡¯t help but regret it very much. He was so self-righteous that now he could only lose the rice by stealing the chicken, and he was almost resigned to the fate of the outcome.  When he was about to leave, inquire about information and make arrangements.  Zheng Xie stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, there is probably a rebellion in the city. I have mobilized troops and horses. The situation is still unclear. It is probably not safe outside. Your Majesty, please stay here first. I will protect you until it is safe."  After that, he was escorted back to his hometown!" Zheng Xie was so kind-hearted that Zhao Zongyong couldn't refuse. Before he could answer, Shen Kuo had already sent someone to protect Zhao Zongyong and his son.  Of course, it is protection in name, but it can also be understood as surveillance.  Su Shi has already sent people to arrest the thief. It is still unknown whether Zhao Zongyong and his son are involved, and whether evidence can be found to convict him.  But at this time, we cannot give them the opportunity to falsify their confessions or destroy the evidence Zhao Zhongye asked strangely: "Zheng Zhizhou, who is the rebel?" Zheng Xie hesitated for a moment and said: "Li Feng, the magistrate of Yuhang County. Zhao Shiju, the general of Shenwu, may also  Implicated" Zhao Shiju?  The gentle Zhao Shiju?  It's unbelievable.  Zhao Zongyong was stunned.  Searching around in the crowd subconsciously.  Zhao Shiju, the master of pen and ink paintings just now, has disappeared.  Could it be that he was really the one who sent the killer just now?  Lin Zhao said anxiously: "Zheng Zhizhou, hurry up and send someone to understand the situation in the city, stabilize the situation, and send people to hunt down Zhao Shiju and others" Zheng Xie's boss is not happy. I am the magistrate of Zhizhou, do I still need you to command?  Don't you even look at your official position?  No self-knowledge at all.  Hum, I am determined to get the credit this time.  No one else can get involved.  When Zheng Zhizhou was proud of his wisdom and prowess, Wang Kai, the gatekeeper of Hangzhou City, stumbled over, covered in blood and in a state of embarrassment, which gave people a bad feeling.  "Lord Zhizhou, it's not good" Before Wang Kai walked in, he cried out in a miserable voice.  "General Wang, what happened? How is the situation?" Zheng Xie felt very uneasy when he saw this, and hurriedly stepped forward to ask.  Wang Kai said: "There is a rebellion in the city. The rebels have captured the city gate and burned the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion. The situation is quite critical" Zhao Zhongye was really surprised that it was really the County Prince's Mansion. A prince's palace would not be too distressing, but the rebels  What's the purpose of doing this?  Is it just to express dissatisfaction with the royal family?  Show your determination to rebel?  It must not be that simple. What is so special about my own palace?  Zheng Xie asked: "Who conspired to rebel? What is the situation?" "The humble post saw Li Feng, the magistrate of Yuhang County, and some generals in the army also participated. We were caught off guard. The East Gate and South Gate have been lost, and the North Gate and West Gate are in critical condition.  " Wang Kai's answer shocked everyone. If the gates of Hangzhou were controlled by others, it would mean that the entire city would be lost Once the rebels occupied Hangzhou, it is self-evident how bad the impact would be Lin  Zhao angrily said: "Why don't you take precautions? Zheng Zhizhou mobilized troops and horses to remind you to pay more attention and raise your vigilance. Do you think it turns a deaf ear?"  "Reminder from Zhizhou? Mobilize troops and horses? Be vigilant?" Wang Kai looked confused. He looked first at Lin Zhao, then at Zheng Xie, and shook his head slightly.  Lin Zhao stared at Zheng Xie in surprise and asked: "Zheng Zhizhou, are you really going your own way and turning a deaf ear to the news of rebellion?" Lin Zhao was very angry about this. Is Zheng Xie really indifferent? The so-called regret after the fact is not true?  At this moment, the situation was critical, and Lin Zhao didn't care about Zheng Xie's so-called status as the governor of the state, or the relationship between superiors and subordinates.  "Didn't you receive my letter?"  Zheng Xie was also a little anxious and said anxiously: "Didn't I ask you to strengthen the defense at the city gate, mobilize troops and horses, and strengthen patrols and defense? Didn't you receive the news at all?" Wang Kai was full of doubts and shook his head: "  What kind of letter, the general has definitely not seen it!¡± ¡°What?¡± Zheng Xie took a step back and almost fell to the ground, sweat dripping down his back.  He still doesn't know exactly which link caused the problem, but if Wang Kai didn't receive the letter, it means that he didn't remind him or transfer him in terms of procedures Then if something goes wrong, it will be a matter of responsibility.  Coupled with his tough attitude towards Lin Zhao and others last night, I am afraid that this kid has long been dissatisfied with me and has so much resentment that he will definitely end up in the imperial palace.Impeachment in front of the president may really be hard to blame by then.  How could Zheng Zhizhou not be anxious?     How can I do?  In the panic, the highest military and political officer in the state was at a loss and looked confused!  Lin Zhao saw this and said angrily: "What are you waiting for? The rebellion must be put down as soon as possible. If not we must at least control one city gate, report to the court, and wait for reinforcements to arrive Once Hangzhou falls, the consequences will be disastrous for me.  The Song Dynasty may be a disaster" Zheng Xie also reacted and realized the seriousness of the problem. Weiwei nodded: "Yes, it should be so" "But what should we do?" Zheng Xie is a civil servant.  I know almost nothing about military affairs. I am in a panic and have no idea what to do!  "Why are you hesitating? If you wait a little longer, the city of Hangzhou will fall!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but be furious!  Shen Kuo's identity as the visiting envoy to Zhejiang Province played a huge role at this time. He immediately said: "Zheng Zhizhou is in a critical situation. If he hesitates for a moment, the consequences will be disastrous. As a senior member of the Mu Shou side, he must make a decisive decision without hesitation."  Letting down the favor of the official family" "But what should we do?" Zheng Xie came because he didn't know military affairs, and on the other hand he lacked courage.     well!  Lin Zhao couldn't stand it anymore and said angrily: "General Wang, let's go and take back the west gate" This Wang Kai hesitated, and Zheng Xie also looked at Lin Zhao with a very strange look!  But Lin Zhao didn't care at all. He left a heavy figure behind and walked away with steady steps "Zheng Zhizhou, let Dongyang go. Maybe he will bring surprises" After hearing Shen Kuo's words, Zheng Xie  The drink that had reached my mouth was swallowed back.  You're right, let Lin Zhao go. It would be good if he succeeded. His guilt would be greatly reduced, and he might even get a share of the credit.  If it fails, someone will be primarily responsible.  In short, it's not bad. At this critical moment, Zheng Zhizhou's little wishful thinking was still crackling.  "Well, please listen to Lin Zhao's instructions, retake the city gate as soon as possible, and quell the rebellion!" Lin Zhao heard this and shouted from a distance: "Master Shen, protect the prince and all your lords!" The implication could not be clearer.  Lin Zhao stepped forward with his head held high, the responsibility he was about to face was quite heavy.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 128: The Battle for the Gate

    Outside Hangzhou, Su Shi asked: "How did you find the location so quickly?" Although they knew that the illegal salt would be shipped today, they did not know the specific shipping location, so Su Shi ordered people to carefully search everywhere along the canal.  Inspection.  But in the southern region where Hangzhou is located, there are dense rivers and complex water networks. The transportation of private salt is an extremely secretive matter, and the other party will definitely choose a more secretive place to do it.  It is not easy to find the exact location. Even if you cast a wide net, it is like finding a needle in a haystack.  No matter how difficult it is, we are still determined to win. We have put in a lot of effort this time. This is an excellent opportunity. We must win both the stolen goods and the stolen goods.  It¡¯s easy to say it, but it¡¯s not that simple to do it. Today, Su Shi and Lin Zhao were at the West Lake banquet to stabilize Zhao Zongyong and his son and let Su An and others look for clues outside.  As a result, the progress was faster than expected, and Su Shi was a little surprised and pleasantly surprised.  The officer who came to report the news replied: "Someone revealed the news to us" "Oh?" Su Shi immediately realized that something was wrong. Someone actually took the initiative to reveal the news. How did they know? Why did they reveal it to themselves? This  Whose purpose can be pure in such a thing? With these doubts, Su Shi and others set out on the road and hurriedly led a large number of servants to a small village by the canal.  While walking on the road, someone suddenly shouted: "Look, there seems to be a fire over there" When Su Shi turned around, he saw flames shooting into the sky in the direction of Hangzhou City.  Su Shi slapped his thigh and immediately understood that something big must have happened in Hangzhou.  "An expected rebellion? Did Zhao Shiju take action? So about revealing the news Su Shi reacted instantly to move the tiger away from the mountain.  It¡¯s too late to turn back now, not to mention that the division of labor is clear, and my task is to seize the illegal salt.  Lin Zhao was there in Hangzhou, and Zheng Xie had promised to mobilize troops. He was prepared in advance, so there would be no problem.  So he continued to the canal, without hesitation, and went straight to the place where the private salt was stored On the dock of the village, Chen Qi was commanding his subordinates.  Quickly move the private salt onto the ship Time is urgent. Prince Yuhang is stalling for time at a banquet in the West Lake to create opportunities, so he must seize the opportunity.  "Hurry up, hurry up" Chen Qi kept scolding.  Shout!  There are more and more goods on the big boats on the river.  The waterline continued to sink, and tens of thousands of tons of illegal salt were loaded onto ships and transported away to Jinghu South Road.  In the Hunan and Hubei area, there are countless copper coins and tens of thousands of money.  It is this temptation that makes them take risks and dare to commit crimes against the odds.  Although Chen Qi also knows that the risks are high.  But at this moment, I still can't help but be so tempted.  If this horse can be safely transported away today, it would be the best This time, I will finally make a profit and make a lot of money. After that, I will quit. At worst, I will resign and take my son back to my hometown to become a rich man  ¡­ Thinking of this, Chen Qi was a little worried about his son¡¯s whereabouts. Where has this boy gone? There has been no news for two days, and there is always a lingering worry in Chen Qi¡¯s heart.  At this moment, there were sudden bursts of howling wolves.  This is the agreed-upon secret signal, which is sent by the secret whistle on the periphery.  Chen Qi was suddenly shocked, something happened!  Before he could react, Su Shi arrived with thousands of people and quickly surrounded the entire village.  There were also police officers rowing boats on the river to block it.  Encircle together.  Although it is not a dragnet, it is impossible to escape.  Why didn¡¯t the prince trip them up? Why did the time and place leak out so quickly? Chen Qi was filled with doubts, but more importantly, he was still frightened.  How can I be lenient if such a major case is discovered by the court? What will be waiting for me? Will Zhao Zongyong and his son pass all the responsibilities to me? Will their son be implicated? In an instant, Chen Qi suddenly had too many thoughts and worries.  ,at this point.  He didn't even have the luxury of escaping A moment later, a large group of officers holding torches entered the village.  Almost everyone can be said to be at a loss.  Occasionally they escaped with two intentions, or the rebels died quickly under the sword of the Hangzhou police officer, so everyone became self-aware. The deterrent effect of steel swords and blood is always the same and will last forever.  Seeing Su Shi, Chen Qi squeezed out a bitter smile from the corner of his mouth. He held something in his hand and dropped it to the ground with a clang.  "Mr. Chen, aren't you feeling well? Why are you competing with so many hands here?" After spending time with Lin Zhao for a long time, Su Dacai's sense of humor has improved a lot.  "Humph, now that Su Tongpan is here, what else can I say?" Chen Qi was surprisingly deserted. Although he had all kinds of extravagant hopes and all kinds of luck, deep down in his heart, he had actually expected it.  One day.  Soon, Su An came to report: "Master Su, at least tens of thousands of tons of sea salt have been discovered!" "County Magistrate Chen? The Third Division has a transfer letter with the Ministry of Household Affairs to transport it.""Salt?" Su Shi was surprised. Chen Qi smiled bitterly and did not answer. No matter what he said at this time, it was meaningless, and it was still humiliating himself. When Su Shi saw this, he said: "Okay, Su Xiaowei, you  Go and report to Dongyang quickly, andhe should need help now.  "Yes, my subordinates will retire first" Su An, who had been thinking about Lin Zhao, turned around and left immediately, rushing back to Hangzhou City without stopping. Su Shi looked back at the direction of Hangzhou City and murmured: "Dongyang, this way  We have already won, and I am just waiting for your good news" Tonight, inside and outside Hangzhou, we are destined to have no sleep! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~ By the West Lake, Zheng Xie was forced to hand over his military and political command. Zhao Zongyong and his son were subsequently put under house arrest in disguise by the West Lake. Shen Kuo obeyed Lin Zhao's instructions and fulfilled his duties. It can be said that Zhao Zongyong and his son stole the chicken but lost the rice.  , instead became a caged bird, unable to go anywhere at this moment. But at this moment, how could the Zhao family and his son be willing to be trapped like this? "Father, Lin Zhao is going to put us under house arrest" Zhao Zhongshan had the strongest reaction.  "There is no doubt about this!  "Zhao Zhongye looks worried. He is so isolated from the world and does not know the news from the outside. He will be very passive and unable to respond according to the situation. The situation will get worse. " Zhao Zong chanted: "How can you leak the news? And  Why did Zhao Shiju rebel?" In this regard, their reactions were the same as Zheng Xie's, they were all in disbelief. It can only be said that Zhao Shiju was so successful in pretending that he hid it from everyone's eyes. Zhao Zhongshan said:  "That's not true. Zhao Shiju, a weak scholar who spends his whole day obsessed with painting and traveling, could rebel? What's more, he is still in Hangzhou, under the noses of his father and elder brother. If this happens, we will not be aware of it at all.  No?" When talking about this matter, the three of them, father and son, all had doubts. Of course, everything was based on their own arrogance. "Could it be that Lin Zhao and the others were acting deliberately?" Zhao Zhongshan seemed to be whimsical,  He seemed to hit the spot. Hearing what his son said, Zhao Zongyong was immediately shocked. It was not impossible Zhao Zhongye said in shock: "Father, what the second brother said is somewhat true. They said there was a rebellion, but we  Knowing nothing about the external situation The sudden fire in the palace was obviously not an accident, and it was probably intentional.  If Zhao Shiju rebelled, why did he burn down our palace? Is it just to vent his anger?" He has always been worried about this and it is difficult to understand. "Many times, as long as a thought appears in people's minds, they will involuntarily continue to look for reasons.  , basis, to support this idea, even if it is a bit paranoid. At this moment, Zhao Zongyong and his son were like this. The boss said, Zhao Zhongshan said: "No, there is also the private salt case, maybe they didn't find it at all, it was just deception.  If we act rashly, we will definitely fall into their trap, and the consequences will be disastrous" Zhao Zongyong was also frightened. Fortunately, he didn't overreact just now. However, even if he now understands this, he still has to stay at night  Are you here? Zhao Zhongye said: "No, if we stay here, we will just sit and wait for death. What will they do if they isolate us? Don't forget, forget, there are things in the palace that can be used as evidence and cannot be seen in the light!"  " "Then what should we do?" "Second brother and father stay here, I will go back to take a look, deal with the situation, and handle things!  "At this time, Zhao Zhongye will take the lead. "Zhongye, be careful. My father has written to the Queen Mother. Even if something happens, it doesn't matter!  "Poor parents in the world, whether it is Chen Qi or Zhao Zongyong, it is completely natural to care about their children. "Father, don't worry!  "After Zhao Zhongye finished speaking, he quietly sneaked into the West Lake while the guards watching were not paying attention ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~ ¡°Husband, you are back!  "Seeing Zhao Shiju, the enchanting woman stepped forward excitedly. Going to the West Lake for a banquet today is dangerous to some extent, so she took risks to stabilize the situation. "Well!  "When Zhao Shiju took advantage of the chaos to escape, he digitally entered the city and asked hurriedly: "What's the situation?" "The building he came up to has been burned down, and it can be excavated immediately. The location I remembered is correct, it should be right here  " Zhao Shiju nodded and said: "Hurry and dig them out, these things are very important to us" "Don't worry, husband, the relics of our ancestors will definitely amaze you!  "The enchanting woman said: "But the top priority is Li Feng. We must take control of Hangzhou City as soon as possible" "Okay!  "Zhao Shiju was the mastermind of the whole incident. Of course he knew the secret. He immediately nodded and said: "Okay, you stay here and I'll go to the city gate" At this moment, news came: "The Hangzhou garrison has begun.  Regroup and head towards the west gate?¡± ¡°This general knows about it and will come right away. Be sure to guard the west gate!  "Zhao Shiju took one last look at his wife, turned around and walked away. A battle for the city gate is about to begin!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 12/9: Finding Another Way

    Hangzhou City was redesigned and renovated by Qian Min during the Wu and Yue Dynasties. The city is tall and majestic and is one of the largest cities in the southeast region.  Thanks to the rich products of the two Zhejiang and thirteen states and the convenient canal transportation, Hangzhou has always been a land of abundant fish and rice.  All industries in the city are prosperous, and the people live and work in peace and contentment.  But all of this came to an end temporarily on the night of the sixth day of June in the second year of Xining.  The sudden shouts of killing, as well as the flames and thick smoke rising into the sky, brought Hangzhou, a city known as the paradise on earth, into a sudden disaster.  Since King Qian of Wu and Yue came to Bian police to meet with the officials of the Song Dynasty and surrendered, there has been no war in Hangzhou, and the people who were accustomed to stability still couldn't cope with it for a while.  It is precisely because of this that the situation in the city has become more chaotic, with many innocent casualties.  When the steel knives and blood appeared, the residents in Hangzhou were frightened and hid in their homes for fear of encountering a military disaster.  On the streets of the city, Zhao Shiju, escorted by a group of his men, hurried toward the west gate.  For him, it was because of the sound of traffic that he had no choice but to launch the rebellion in advance, and the preparations were not sufficient at all.  When something happens in a hurry, it is inevitable that there will be oversights and mistakes in many things, and everything will not be ideal.  The situation is very serious, and Zhao Shiju himself knows it very well!  The only possibility of turning a corner now, or the chance of surviving in a short period of time and saving one's life, is to capture the city of Hangzhou.  With this solid city and the two Zhejiang and Thirteen Prefectures, as well as some wealthy places in the south as the foundation, plus the call of my own identity, I might still be able to give it a try.  As for whether we can win, we don't know, but it is better than sitting still and waiting to die.  "Otherwise, once the imperial army arrives, there will be no room to deal with it, and it may fall apart in an instant, with the body and head missing.  Zhao Shiju is an ambitious and ambitious person. Such a person wants to make a splash even if he dies.  Have dignity.  Therefore, Zhao Shiju paid special attention to the news that the Hangzhou garrison was attacking the west gate. He must rush over as soon as possible to repel the Hangzhou garrison and firmly hold the west gate of Hangzhou in his hands.  Then stick to the city.  Now the east gate and south gate are under control.  The war trend at the North Gate is also good. With Li Feng personally commanding there, victory may not take long.  The situation in Ximen is not optimistic, which is completely understandable.  West Lake is the closest to the West Gate of Hangzhou.  Those Hangzhou local officials at the West Lake banquet.  The most convenient and subconscious reaction was Ximen.  Therefore, the pressure here is the greatest. It is precisely for this reason that Zhao Shiju was so anxious that he hurried over to take charge personally.  At the same time, most of his already stretched strength was mobilized near the west gate.  There are still a large number of Hangzhou garrison inside and outside Ximen. They were attacked by the rebels. Although they were caught off guard, they were not completely defeated.  Speaking of which, I would also like to thank Zhao Zongyong for the West Lake Banquet, because there were too many dignitaries coming in and out of the Ximen area today, and it was also to prepare for unexpected situations at the West Lake.  The number of troops gathered by Ximen today was already relatively large, so they were not completely defeated at the beginning of the sudden attack.  But the situation is not optimistic.  The rebels fought out from behind and suffered heavy losses.  At this moment, what is surrounding Hangzhou is a bloody battle in the streets to some extent.  Countless bodies fell at the gate of the city. Blood and minced meat were flying everywhere. The scene was extremely horrific.  For those who are not mentally strong enough, it is normal for them to feel nauseated and vomiting when seeing this scene.  The competition now is about who can persist and who cannot withstand it.  It's bound to be a total failure.  At this time, the difference in numbers has lost its meaning.  It's a place as big as the city gate.  It can be said that one man can't open the barrier and no one can open it. The cross-section is so large that no matter how many people there are, they can't do it.  As for the hard indicators of combat effectiveness and weapons, they are very similar. Therefore, it is morale that achieves decisive victory.  In comparison, the garrison is far behind the rebels.  For Zhao Shiju's rebels, if they failed, the crime of rebellion would be to destroy the nine tribes.  Knowing this, but still daring to raise troops with Zhao Shiju, are themselves desperadoes who are not afraid of life and death.  Although they are small in number, they are undoubtedly strong and practice more on weekdays. More importantly, they are loyal to Zhao Shiju.  As for the official army of the Song Dynasty, especially the southern garrison, it¡¯s better not to mention it!  The most powerful combat force in the entire Song Dynasty was undoubtedly the Western Army. That is to say, the northwest region had been fighting Xixia and Liao for a long time, so it always maintained a strong combat effectiveness.  In addition to the various garrison troops stationed in Shaanxi/Western China, its main force is also led by famous military families such as Yiyang, Zhong, and Zhe.  Of course, in the early years when Fan Zhongyan was conducting military campaigns in the northwest, the commander-in-chief was naturally Fan Wenzhenggong.  As for the years when Renzong was alive, he was a famous general and an outstanding military commander. After his death, the privy envoys Di Qing and Di Hanchen, who were posthumously named Wu Xiang, managed it single-handedly.  Next is the Song Dynasty¡¯s strong and weak army, known as the most powerful army - the Forbidden Army.  However, the Forbidden Army is mainly stationed in the Bianjing area, and the local troops stationed mainly are Xiang troops. Regardless of combat effectiveness and equipment, treatment andThe Forbidden Army is not the same.  Over time, the decline in combat effectiveness has become increasingly serious. Coupled with corruption and other problems, it has long been in a state of decay.  During the reign of Emperor Renzong, Nong Zhigao rebelled in Xilu, Guangnan, and the Nanfang state army was defeated, so that the rebellion continued to sweep most of the south.  It posed a great threat to the rule of the Song Dynasty, and the situation was quite critical.  At that time, many generals went to quell the rebellion and returned home defeated. It was not until Di Qing led the Western Army that he defeated Nong Zhigao.  This shows what the level of the Southern Song Army is!  Seeing this situation, Lin Zhao felt a headache. If this trend continues, the situation will only get worse. There is no solution at all.  When I came here this time, I accidentally discovered the fact that Zhao Shiju had rebelled. He even had a major stake in the matter, and Emperor Zhao Xu had high hopes for him.  The most important thing is that if this matter worsens, Wang Anshi's reform, which has high expectations for Lin Zhao, will inevitably have an impact, so the sooner it can be resolved within a smaller scope, the better.  But the current trend is not optimistic at all!  "We can't continue like this. As the delay gets longer and longer, the remaining courage of the garrison will inevitably be worn away, and the situation will only get worse."  When Lin Zhao saw this, he said to Wang Kai next to him: "General Wang, this won't work!" Wang Kai also complained endlessly. Generals and soldiers like them can usually guard the place, but once they encounter a rebellion, they will really be caught blind.  Otherwise, the east and south city gates would not have been suddenly attacked and fell instantly.  Now that Zheng Xie and Shen Kuo were in charge, they almost handed over the command of the entire Hangzhou battlefield to Lin Zhao. Even if the opponent was just a small official in the Shipping Department, Wang Kai was deeply afraid of him.  "Master Lin, tell me what to do!" A dignified general, at this critical juncture and not knowing how to direct the battle, actually asked a young civilian official for countermeasures. It was definitely not weird at all.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but frown. The Song Dynasty¡¯s policy of strengthening its branches and strengthening its branches and emphasizing civility over military affairs had some problems. The situation within the military and political affairs was still so bad. The problem was more serious than that!  If this continues, the decline of the dynasty is inevitable. No wonder the Northern Song Dynasty collapsed so quickly in the face of the attack of the Jin Kingdom at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty. This must also be related to this.  While waiting and watching, some garrison troops could not bear the fierce fighting situation ahead and retreated.  Seeing this situation, Lin Zhao was even more furious. If this trend continued to develop, how could we fight if we lost our courage? It might even turn into a rout.  If this situation occurs, it is self-evident what a scandal it will be for the Song Dynasty.  The most important result is that Hangzhou must be lost.  Lin Zhao naturally couldn't allow such a situation to happen. He felt panicked when he saw Wang Kai, and was helpless. He hated iron for not being able to become steel, and could only sigh and scold his mother.  At this moment, without any room for hesitation, Lin Zhao immediately shouted, pulled out Wang Kai's sword and rushed forward.  Then he cut down a deserter with one sword strike.  Lin Zhao winked, and the several personal guards following him took action one after another, and several deserters died one after another.  The splash of blood immediately had a very good deterrent effect. Some soldiers who were waiting and watching, or who had already had the idea of ????escape, were restrained and stopped moving forward.  Lin Zhao held a bloody long sword and roared: "Anyone who dares to take a step back will be killed without mercy! Turn around and charge me. As long as you guard the city gate, each person will be rewarded with ten sticks! Anyone who kills a traitor will be rewarded with hundreds of rewards."  "Guan!" There are clear rewards and punishments. If you retreat, you will die, if you advance, you may die, but after all, the chance of survival is still very high.  And as long as they can perform meritorious services, there will be rewards. Ten guan of money is a huge wealth for many people. As for a hundred guan, it is simply unimaginable  The morale was mobilized.  They all started to fight towards the city gate For a time, the situation in front and behind the barbican at the west gate of Hangzhou was quite tense.  There were flashes of swords and shadows on both sides, flesh and blood flying everywhere, and rivers of blood flowing. The situation was extremely tragic.  However, the space at the city gate is limited and difficult to use, and it is difficult for both sides to make relatively large progress.  For a time, there was a stalemate.  Zhao Shiju in the city is very anxious. If this situation continues, it will be very detrimental to him. After all, the number of his men is limited, and he will fight to consume opponents who are not familiar with the army.  Why isn't Lin Zhao anxious outside the city? At this time, high-pressure methods have been used to threaten the garrison to fight, which can have a good effect.  But as time goes by, the confidence that was finally inspired will be shattered again.  There is a saying that the nights are long and the dreams are many, that's what it means. Procrastination is not a good thing for anyone.  Lin Zhao felt that he had to think of a way to achieve a quick victory Looking at the fierce fighting at the west gate, Lin Zhao was thinking that this road was blocked, and maybe he should find another way

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 130: Descendants of King Qian

    To find another way, naturally we need to think of another way!  The west gate is no longer accessible, the east gate and the south gate have been lost. Although the situation at the north gate is not optimistic, it is still in the midst of a fierce battle.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but think, maybe this is an opportunity!  "General Wang!" Lin Zhao immediately called Wang Kai over.  "Master Lin, what are your orders?" Just now I saw Lin Zhao using lightning speed and iron-blooded tactics to suppress the deserters.  Only then did Wang Kai realize that this young civil servant was unusual. He was not only a gentle and gentle young man, but also a powerful character who was decisive in killing and tough-minded.  It is precisely for this reason that Wang Kai can be said to be willing to surrender. In addition, Lin Zhao had temporarily assumed military power and since then he has been willing to obey the deployment.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "General Wang, you stay here and lead this pair of soldiers as the law enforcement team. Anyone who retreats even half a step will be killed without mercy!" "Yes!" Wang Kai has already realized this problem!  Lin Zhao added: "Also, you have to remember, charge me at all costs, no matter how many casualties there are, it doesn't matter. You must attract the enemy's attention so that they can't rest for a moment and they can't be distracted!" "Yes,  I obey Master Lin's instructions!" "Okay, then I'll leave this place to you" Wang Kai said in surprise: "Master Lin, are you leaving? Where are you going?" "I'm leaving, but I'm not leaving the battlefield.  Go find a way to break the city!" Lin Zhao's words at this moment were sonorous, powerful and majestic.  "Breaking the city?" Wang Kai looked confused!  Lin Zhao said solemnly: "General Wang, remember what I just said, and you must implement it. If there is a slight mistake, you will be blamed for your death. Even ten heads are not enough Remember, if the West Gate of Hangzhou  If you lose it, I will ask the officials to punish the three clans of you!" "Ah?" Wang Kai was shocked, cold sweat dripped from his back, and his heart almost jumped out of his throat.  I can barely hold the long knife in my hand.  It almost fell to the ground, but fortunately I was quick and caught it in time.  Looking at Lin Zhao's expression, it was clear that he was not joking at all, and the pressure on his shoulders suddenly became much greater.  Wang Kai knows very well.  If you don't try your best.  He didn't know that he was the only one who died, but he had to drag his whole family along with him to be buried with him.  Lin Zhao has never been a cruel person, but in today's emergency, extraordinary methods must be used.  Wang Kai seems to be submissive.  In fact, I am very unfocused. The most important thing is that my confidence or determination is not strong enough.  How could we hand over such an important responsibility to Ximen without adding some weight? It is self-evident how terrible it is to punish the three clans.  If it were another time, Lin Zhao might not be able to bear it, but at this moment.  He said it.  Under such high pressure, Wang Kai finally gave in and stayed at the west gate of Hangzhou, commanding the army to carry out the most brutal attack and desperate effort!  And Lin Zhao left and came to the rear, where there were still thousands of troops.  At this moment, there is no one in mind, like a chaotic mess of headless flies.  Lin Zhao came over with a sword in hand and shouted: "Today is like a rebellion, and the situation in Hangzhou is critical. I have been entrusted by Lord Zhizhou to be responsible for countering the rebellion. Now I want to organize a death squad, and I need a group of warriors who are ready to follow me forward.  Is anyone willing to go to Broken City?" Silence.  No answer!  It¡¯s not surprising that even in ancient times when loyalty to the emperor and serving the country were important, there were still people who were willing to die for the country just by shouting a slogan.  Lin Zhaodao: "Those who are willing to follow us will be rewarded with 500 guan, and will be promoted to three levels in a row. Don't worry. If a warrior brother unfortunately dies in battle, then his family will be compensated with 1,000 guan." Although life is priceless, it should not be paid with money.  measure.  But when an emergency arises, a large amount of money must be used to motivate the soldiers.  Of course, he is also using feasible methods to protect the value and dignity of life as much as possible.  Five hundred strings, and three levels in a row. This promise is really attractive, and some people have already begun to be attracted by it.  Moreover, after he died in battle, he would receive a thousand dollars as a pension to his family.  "Whether it is five hundred guan or one thousand guan, it is indeed very attractive to these soldiers who came from poor people.  If you follow up and fight tonight, you may be able to get your whole family rich and prosperous from now on. This business is quite cost-effective.  As for the degree of danger, it¡¯s natural not to comment, the soldiers all know it in their hearts.  But having already embarked on this road, he ignored the dangers of swords and swords.  In other words, there are bold people who are willing to take risks and take money rather than their lives.  "Is it true? Do you mean what you say?" Some people began to ask and question, saying that they had experienced being deceived by their bosses before.  Therefore, he acted very cautiously. For this soldier with a rotten background, the most fearful thing was not getting the money after working hard.  Lin Zhaolang said loudly: "Of course, I was appointed by the official imperial edict to come to Hangzhou!" Then he pulled out Zhao Xu's sealed edict from his arms. It was enough that it had the appearance of an imperial edict, but the content was not important at all.  The soldiers only need to see the bright yellow color and the dragon pattern on it to believe it for a hundred years Alas, this is?There is no alternative!  I have no choice but to falsely convey the imperial edict today. As for the rest, let¡¯s wait until the matter is over!  "Everyone has seen that this is an imperial edict. Now Zheng Zhizhou has appointed me to lead the Hangzhou army and take charge of the suppression of rebel bandits. Is any of you willing to go with me?" Lin Zhao's voice was loud and contagious.  "I am willing to" "I am also willing to" Money can make all the difference. This sentence is true. Under the stimulation of high reward, many soldiers suddenly kept secret and expressed their willingness to join the death squads.  Lin Zhao stared at the soldiers who were eager to try and were in high spirits, and shouted: "I welcome you to sign up, but if some people use their weaknesses to fish in troubled waters and deceive rewards, then don't blame me for being rude. Let me tell you, once you sign up,  , you must obey the order absolutely, if you take a step back, you will be killed without mercy! Think carefully before making a decision! " Lin Zhao is very clear about the identity he will face next, and it is impossible to succeed if he leads a team of idiots.  Now, even if the number of people is slightly smaller, as long as we strive for excellence, it is still possible.  Sure enough, some of them retreated in spite of the difficulties.  Under Lin Zhao¡¯s strict control, a death squad of more than 200 people was quickly assembled.  Because he was not sure how long Wang Kai could hold out at the west gate, Lin Zhao did not dare to delay and immediately headed to the north gate with two hundred dead men.  At the same time, a group of Xiang troops moved secretly, hiding in the dark, ready to respond at any time ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhao Shiju is at the west gate, and his most capable general Li Feng is at the north gate.  Therefore, the battle at Ximen was fierce and most of the forces were taken away, so that the strength of the North Gate was limited and stretched. Therefore, Li Feng was unable to completely capture the North Gate.  This is also a very difficult problem faced by Zhao Shiju.  Lack of preparation and limited strength manifest themselves most vividly at times like this.  Xu Yong, the guard of the North Gate, must be much stronger than Wang Kai. It is not known how powerful his military talents are, but at least his loyalty and courage are sufficient.  Faced with rebel attacks.  They were also caught off guard.  There were heavy casualties.  But Xu Yong did not panic, but organized the first soldiers to fight desperately in the streets.  He has been struggling to hold on to the last line of defense before and after Wengcheng.  He has sent people to ask for help, but there is no news yet.  Xu Yong didn't know if anyone would come to rescue him.  I don't know when he will come back, but he still sticks to it, even if he is alone and dies in the battle in the end Such a person is worthy of admiration.  Fortunately, Xu Yong¡¯s luck is pretty good.  He finally found a savior.  When Lin Zhao arrived with more than 200 dead men, they were pleasantly surprised.  The reinforcements finally arrived, even if it only took a few hundred years, the cautious and encouraging effect on them was extremely powerful.  At least let them appreciate the meaning of persistence, which greatly inspired their confidence.  Li Feng thought that the main force of the garrison was attracted to Zhao Shiju at the west gate. How could someone suddenly come to rescue the north gate? At first, he did not take the sudden appearance of reinforcements seriously. Judging from the current situation, he could completely defeat the opponent.  , but it just takes up a little more time But he soon discovered.  The leader of the reinforcements that appeared at the north gate turned out to be Lin Zhao!  Why did he appear here? From Zhao Shiju down, they were all very afraid of Lin Zhao, so from the beginning, Li Feng had an ominous premonition in his heart.  Wait until after the fight.  He felt this even more.  Although the number of people brought by Lin Zhao was not large, their fighting power was extremely strong.  The first contact is a ruthless move, and the strength is even better.  They were no longer in the same weight class as those weak and slow-moving Xiang troops before Li Feng was secretly frightened.  He just hurriedly mobilized his men to intercept, and he had already realized that he might not be Lin Zhao's opponent today.  He quickly sent troops to report to Zhao Shiju, firstly to seek assistance.  Secondly, if there is any accident, it can be reported in advance so that Zhao Shiju can leave calmly.  Stimulated by the arrival of Lin Zhao and the reckless tactics of more than two hundred people accompanying him, Xu Yong's men were also greatly affected.  After getting a moment of respite and rest, he regained his strength and immediately participated in the battle.  The situation at the north gate of Hangzhou was reversed. Li Fengyi was retreating steadily, and soon Lin Zhao had occupied the main passage of the north gate.  ??As long as one of the four city walls in Hangzhou is lost, the military significance of the entire city of Hangzhou will be great.  Li Feng knew very well that if the North Gate was lost, they would be doomed He didn't know if the master had received the news, and what arrangements were made? When Zhao Shiju received the news that the North Gate was attacked by Lin Zhao himself, he was shocked. No wonder  Li Feng was under so much pressure.  Originally thought that Lin Zhao would attack at the west gate, Zhao Shiju was still looking forward to the opportunity to fight Lin Dongyang alone, but Lin Zhao made a joke with him and turned around and went to the north gate.  At the same time, he also realized that Ximen was fighting so fiercely, so it was probablyThe other party deliberately came to attract his attention, and the purpose was naturally to attack the east and attack the west.  Now that the mat was under attack and his weapons were stretched thin, Zhao Shiju couldn't help but feel very upset.  Almost all the forces that can be mobilized have been mobilized. Wang Kai's offensive here is extremely strong, and they can't escape At this time, the only mobile force that can be mobilized is his enchanting wife.  At the moment, the house is being burned down and the floor is being lifted up in the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion Although that matter is also important, when it comes to priorities, we can no longer care about so much In the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, the enchanting woman is seeing more and more dirt.  Being dug out of the ground, I was very excited Her identity is quite special, her name is not known, but her surname is - Qian!  Yes, he is the descendant of King Qian of Wuyue!  After King Qian Hongchu of Wuyue drank wine given by the emperor on his birthday and died suddenly, the Qian family knew that the emperor wanted to deal with them, so they kept their names anonymous for many years.  Some people swallow their anger and accept this cruel fact.  Some people want to live a stable life without being affected Others are still unconvinced, so they keep thinking about revenge.  She is a descendant of the Qian family, and her grandfather and father have always been looking forward to revenge. Unfortunately, in her generation, she has no brothers, leaving her alone as an orphan.  Qian is a strong woman and she wants revenge, but a weak woman¡¯s desire for revenge is still a bit fanciful and difficult to achieve.  By chance, Zhao Shiju met the Qian family. The two had the same purpose, and it can be said that they hit it off When Song Taizu was in power, he treated the Qian family of King Wuyue quite favorably, and the two families had a good relationship.  Qian Hongchu died in the hands of Zhao Guangyi, and later Wu Yue Kingdom was also captured by him.  Precisely because of this, the Qian family hated Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi and his descendants, but Dafang, who was in the same lineage as Taizu, did not reject him.  What's more, the eldest brother of the Zhao family has always hated the second brother for stealing their throne.  The two of them had a common enemy and a common bodyguard, so they hit it off and it was natural for them to cooperate with each other.  The Qian family has been operating in Zhejiang and Zhejiang for almost a hundred years and has a considerable foundation. Zhao Shiju chose Hangzhou as the base.  In fact, they have no plans to rebel in the near future. Firstly, the time is not ripe, and secondly, the preparations are very insufficient.  If you want to be prepared, you have to be rich and powerful in order to recruit troops.  They were not short of money, and Qian told him a secret.  That is the treasure of King Qian of Wuyue!  Several generations of the Qian family have ruled the prosperous two and thirteen states of Zhejiang for nearly a hundred years, and the accumulated wealth is naturally considerable.  Qian will save part of his income every year. After more than eighty years, it is self-evident how much money there will be This treasure was in the Wuyue Palace back then, and now this palace has been given to  Zhao Zongyong, the king of Yuhang County.  With the Zhao family and his son here, taking out the treasure is just an empty talk and completely impossible.  Therefore, for a long time, Zhao Shiju had been thinking about how to get rid of Zhao Zongyong and his son.  The murder of more than 40 private salt dealers in Fangjia Village happened randomly. The purpose was to attract the attention of Lin Zhao and others, attract Tang Qingyuan and others, and then implicate Zhao Zongyong.  Although the plan was good, there was a loophole in the implementation, and Yutong noticed it, and then exposed the big secret of hiding weapons and preparing for rebellion.  Things are so evil!  Tonight, when Qian was finally about to retrieve the treasure, Lin Zhaoyou suddenly came to kill him.  Seeing the treasure that was about to be revealed, Qian sighed softly, turned around and led people towards the north gate

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 131: Man-made Death for Money

    The battle at the north gate of Hangzhou was quite fierce. Lin Zhao led more than 200 dead soldiers and the Hangzhou garrison under Xu Yong, and launched a fierce attack on Li Feng's troops.  The men who dared to die were extraordinary after all. They charged bravely one by one, with a certain aura of fearlessness of life and death.  Li Feng soon couldn't hold on any longer. Lin Zhao was immediately overjoyed, but when he was about to break through the city, the enemy's reinforcements arrived.  Qian led three to four hundred people and arrived. The momentum and strength of the rebels suddenly increased a lot, and Lin Zhao's pressure suddenly increased a lot.  But the matter has come to this, it is absolutely impossible to give up, you must persevere to the end!  "Brothers, today it's either you die or I live, let's fight with them!" At this moment, it's a desperate rhythm, and only in this way can we win.  Immediately, the two armies started a fierce battle in the alleys of Wengcheng. Both sides knew that it was a battle to determine life and death.  For Lin Zhao, if he loses, the consequences will be quite serious.  For Qian and Li Feng, defeat means eternal disaster!  At the beginning, there were some rules and orderly attacks and fights, but later it became very messy, and the two sides were completely mixed together for hand-to-hand combat.  Under the constant stimulation of bloodshed, Lin Zhao gradually began to lose himself and kept slashing with his sword.  His body was already stained red with blood, and it was not his own, but that of the other rebels.  After paying a heavy price, a tug-of-war was going on at the north gate. The Xiang troops deployed at the back arrived and the north gate was successfully recaptured.  Ms. Qian is now a little less enchanting, her hair is wet with sweat, and standing on her temples, she looks very messy, not at all as charming and beautiful as usual, and her temperament has deteriorated a lot.  Li Feng was also like a defeated rooster, looking listless.  As the first person under Zhao Shiju, he knew exactly what the loss of the North Gate meant.  If you fail, you are doomed to fail!  When was the defeat? How did the mistake occur? Li Feng, like Zhao Shiju, still doesn¡¯t know.  But one thing is for sure.  That means all this was given by Bai Lin Zhao!  No matter how much unwillingness or resentment there is, we must evacuate at this moment. Any stubborn resistance at this moment is unwise.  Li Feng and Qian quickly rushed to Ximen, where Zhao Shiju was still fighting hard.  Wang Kai was severely affected by Lin Zhao's harsh words.  Don't dare to disobey at all.  The implementation was very thorough.  After inflicting heavy casualties, Zhao Shiju's main force was dragged back to the west gate, buying Lin Zhao time.  Otherwise, even if Lin Zhao is much braver, he may not be able to successfully break the city.  most of the time.  The turning point came after perseverance and cruelty.  The war in Ximen is stalemate, but according to the current trend, Zhao Shiju should be victorious in the end. It is only a matter of time.  It can be seen that there are ruthless masters out there.  Otherwise, with the mediocre combat effectiveness of the Xiang army, they would have been defeated long ago.  Of course, what Zhao Shiju was most worried about was the North Gate, especially Lin Zhao's sudden appearance there.  At this moment, he already had an almost neurotic sensitivity, and Lin Zhao was already a nightmare.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUT! I didn't expect that this kid almost completely destroyed it, and ended up in this bad situation today.  Presumably, Ximen's side was his little trick, and the purpose was just to conquer the east and attack the west.  I wonder if Li Feng can hold on? Zhao Shiju was thinking about switching with Li Feng.  Let yourself go and meet Lin Zhao in person.  Just when he was thinking this, he saw Li Feng and his enchanting wife coming back in embarrassment, and Zhao Shiju's heart suddenly fell to the bottom.  How could this happen? Could it be "What's going on?" Zhao Shiju was anxious and asked hurriedly.  "Husband" Qian's face was filled with tears before she could speak.  Can't even say half a sentence.  The bad premonition in Zhao Shiju's heart became even stronger, and he turned to stare at Li Feng solemnly.  "General, let's go, the North Gate has been lost!" Li Feng said a very cruel fact in a deep voice.  "What?" Zhao Shiju's heart suddenly thumped.  "General. I'm sorry, my subordinates are incompetent!" Li Feng was considered loyal to Zhao Shiju.  I am extremely sorry at this moment.  Zhao Shiju pondered for a moment, his heart felt like falling into an ice cellar, his strange eyes were very scary, and after a burst of miserable laughter, he turned around and said: "Quickly rectify the troops, let's go and retake the North Gate!" How could he be willing to plan so many things?  Is the great cause ruined in one moment? How can you be willing to admit defeat? "General, it's too late, let's break out of the siege of Xucheng!" Li Feng couldn't help but worry when he saw Zhao Shiju, who was already a little dazed.  "Breakout? Go? Where to go? Where can we go? As long as we take back the North Gate and hold on to Hangzhou, we can deal with them!" Zhao Shiju was so stubborn that he was not willing to admit such a fact.  Li Feng asked: "General, you also saw today that we have too few troops to capture"We are at a loss, how can we recapture the North Gate? Even if we recapture it, what can we do to hold on to Hangzhou?" Zhao Shiju said loudly: "Of course there is a way, we can draw strong men from the city, we can always sustain it.  "As long as there is a need, there is always a reason. "General" Li Feng knew that Zhao Shiju was wise and profound, but after being greatly stimulated this time, he inevitably felt paranoid in his heart. At this time, ordinary comfort would not have much effect.  , maybe only. Zhao Shiju's eyes fell on Qian involuntarily, maybe he had some ideas "Madam, Hangzhou is your ancestral home. King Qian governed Hangzhou and was deeply loved by the people It would be fine if we controlled Hangzhou.  , but it is not happening now. If we persist, not only will we fail Hangzhou will inevitably flow into a river of blood.  I believe that when King Qian is alive, he definitely doesn¡¯t want to see the people of Hangzhou suffer, and you definitely don¡¯t want to see the general" There is no need to go on, the meaning is already clear. Li Feng was not in favor of Zhao Shiju¡¯s hasty army from the beginning, so he did not  Thinking of what he was worried about, it still happened. No matter what he said or how to comfort him, it would not have much effect. Maybe the former Qian's words could have some effect. Qian didn't feel well since Qian Hongchu's death.  For a hundred years, although the descendants of the Qian family have always had thoughts of revenge, they have gradually become indifferent to it. If it can be realized, it would be the best, but "Although marrying Zhao Shiju was a combination of interests, Youdao is a combination of interests.  The Japanese couple have been loving each other for hundreds of years. They have been deeply in love with each other for many years. If she had to choose between revenge and her husband, she would choose the latter without hesitation  "Husband, it's too late, let's go!  "Qian stepped forward to comfort him softly. "Let's go, madam, do you think we should go too?" Zhao Shiju seemed a little unbelievable, but more importantly, he was unwilling to accept it. However, Qian Yaoruo had a great influence on him, and his mind was already a little shaken. Li  Feng took the opportunity and said: "General, if we keep the green hills, we won't be afraid of running out of firewood. Let's leave first and then make long-term plans!"  "But where can we go?" Zhao Shiju smiled bitterly and said: "The whole world is not the land of the king, and the shore of the land is not the king's ministers. The world is so big, but there is no place for us."  " "No, we have" Li Feng said: "My subordinates have arranged ships and are waiting by the river. As long as we go there now.  It doesn't matter whether you go to Liao Kingdom, Goryeo, Japan or Nanyang" It turns out that he had already sensed that the situation was not good and had made arrangements in advance. "General, now that we are gone, we still have a chance to make a comeback" Li  Feng kept emphasizing: "If you keep the green hills, you don't have to worry about not having firewood. Now, resisting is a dead end. The only way to have hope is to leave" "Okay, in that case, I'll listen to you!"  "Zhao Shiju seemed to have figured it out for some reason. Li Feng suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, my subordinates will escort the general and his wife away" "Yes, leave and leave the mountains behind. One day I will make a comeback!  "Zhao Shiju vowed, and Qian's eyes were filled with tears. There were regrets and unwillingness, full of anger and hatred, and deep love for Zhao Shiju. At this time, the north gate had been lost, the west gate was in fierce fighting, and the southeast and south gates were in control.  In their hands. Li Feng said: "Let's leave the city through the south gate as soon as possible and go directly to the river. There is a fast boat waiting there!  " "Let's make a comeback a comeback" Zhao Shiju kept mumbling all the way. After walking a short distance, he suddenly came back to his senses and asked: "How can we make a comeback?" Tonight, all the savings of many years have been lost in Hangzhou. Even now, even if  You can say you are alone if you escape, but if you lose everything, how easy is it to start over? Where does the capital come from? This is what Li Feng comforted, but in fact he has given up and only hopes.  He first escorted Zhao Shiju away safely, as long as he could live a stable life in the future. But he didn't estimate the extent of Zhao Shiju's persistence. He didn't give up at all. He also dreamed of succeeding and regaining the throne belonging to Taizu's lineage.  ¡­ ¡°General, let¡¯s talk about this later, there will definitely be a way!  "Li Feng kept urging, thinking of fooling him first. But how can it be that easy? Zhao Shiju shook his head and said: "No, if you leave now, there will be nothing left. Madam, has the ancestor's treasure been unearthed?" "Almost,  It will be unearthed just now, and it won't take a moment" Ms. Qian was also very reluctant to part with it. After all, it was an astonishing wealth. Maybe she could use it to turn around and grow stronger in the future. The most important thing is that her husband was worried about this.  He was very concerned about it. "Let's go to the palace quickly and send people to delay Lin Zhao and the others as long as possible. We will seize the time to dig out the treasure and then leave" Li Feng kept complaining and sighed in his heart: It's already this time, isn't it?  Have you ever heard the saying that people die for money and birds die for food? "General, let's go quickly,"It's too late!  " Li Feng was very anxious, but the general he respected did not look back and walked towards the palace!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 132: Conferment of Headship

    When Zhao Shiju hurried back to the former Wuyue Prince's Mansion and now the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, Qian was surprised to find that more than 20 caregivers he had left behind had disappeared, and the door to the treasure basement had been opened.  "What's going on?" Li Feng quickly sent a few of his confidants to investigate, and the results came after a while.  "The basement has been opened, and there are treasures of gold and silver scattered inside. It seems that a lot of them have been taken away!" It is obvious that someone is watching and stealing!  "Damn it!" Both Zhao Shiju and Qian were furious!  For them, what they lost was not just some gold and silver, but more importantly, their confidence.  The guardian who stayed behind must have realized that they were at a disadvantage, and then lost confidence, took out the gold and silver from the vault, and ran away.  Zhao Shiju said coldly: "Forget it, I will settle accounts with them again when I have the opportunity to move the property quickly!" There were many carriages in the palace, and they were all put to use at this time. Boxes of treasures were moved from the basement.  come out.  The dazzling light and countless treasures of gold and silver can't help but amaze people!  King Qian of Wuyue has been operating in the thirteen states of Zhejiang and Zhejiang for nearly a hundred years. It is not surprising that he has stored these treasures. Zhao Shiju's eyes are a little brighter.  These things will be the capital for his comeback. If he loses today, he will have a chance to come back tomorrow.  Li Feng was complaining endlessly. Can so many treasures be taken away? Moreover, it will definitely delay the escape speed. If his life is gone, what is the use of the treasure? Besides, if he leaves today, can he really make a comeback? Thinking of this  There is only a bitter smile in my heart, almost ready to bleed.  However, Li Feng was the kind of person who had no choice but to die if the king wanted his ministers to die. He could be said to be foolishly loyal to Zhao Shiju.  Since he said he wanted to transport it away, so be it!  However, Zhao Shiju didn't realize it at all. The treasure was loaded into several large cars, but he was still not satisfied.  The result can be imagined, he soon became a model of people dying for money and birds dying for food.  After Lin Zhao calmly captured the North Gate.  Someone was quickly sent to notify Zheng Xie!  Zheng Zhizhou didn¡¯t expect Lin Zhaozhen to succeed, and he was very happy in his heart.  If Hangzhou falls, his guilt will not be as great as usual. The situation is not bad now.  As for the first prize being taken away by Lin Zhao, he didn't have any complaints. It was a result of hard work.  The soldiers who heard the news said that Lin Zhao took the lead.  His body is covered with blood, he is seriously risking his life!  Shen Kuo was frightened when he heard about it. He was relieved after learning that Lin Zhao was safe and sound.  Speaking of which, I would also like to thank the master warriors Su An arranged for personal protection.  Only in times of danger can we survive.  Zheng Xie immediately mobilized his troops and rushed to the north gate for reinforcements. At the same time, Wang Kai's offensive at the west gate was still fierce.  Soon the garrison rushed into the north gate, entered Hangzhou City, and started street fighting with the rebels.  In comparison, Zhao Shiju's troops are really small, and this is the shortcoming that makes him almost certain to fail.  If we can quickly control Hangzhou.  It is possible to enter a confrontation situation with the help of a tall city.  But now, the situation is obviously not good for Zhao Shiju.  Especially since he himself left and went to the palace to carry the treasure, without any command, the rebels were suddenly leaderless, and the surroundings were as messy as a piece of loose sand.  In addition, some subordinates learned that Zhao Shiju was going to transport the treasure, and thought that the master was trying to escape with the treasure.  Where is the heart and love war.  Therefore, the rebels in the city were immediately defeated, and they soon became aware of Zhao Shiju's whereabouts. In addition, they already knew that the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion was on fire.  Where is Zhao Shiju? What is so special about the palace? Is it related to Zhao Zongyong and his son? Out of curiosity, Lin Zhao immediately led his men to the palace. When he arrived, Zhao Shiju was still loading treasures!  "Ah!" Seeing Lin Zhao leading his army, Qian knew that everything was over.  A scream.  Li Feng quietly closed his eyes, disappointed and regretful Too many complicated emotions surged into his heartache, maybe this was the destined ending!  Lin Zhao¡¯s appearance was undoubtedly a wake-up call, and Zhao Shiju finally came to his senses.  Looking at Lin Zhao, whose clothes were stained with blood, he smiled coldly.  But the smile was bitter and helpless!  Everything is over This is an indisputable fact "General Zhao, I didn't expect that!" Lin Zhao smiled half-heartedly, he was already a winner at this moment.  "I didn't expect it? Huh, what else didn't you expect?" Zhao Shiju smiled bitterly and said, "Isn't it appropriate to say sarcastic words at this time?" "There are indeed many things that I didn't expect" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "For example, why is the general so close to the palace?  "Lai? What is it that makes the general so nostalgic that he even forgets to escape for his life?" More than a dozen carts of things were placed in front of him. The bright gold and silver treasures made people feel dizzy and a little shocked at the same time.  Where did these properties come from? How could the Wang family in Yuhang County be rich? Are they here to rob them? Lin Zhao was full of doubts. If the matter was true, then Zhao Zongyong and his son would have another big problem.??It is a crime to have unknown sources of property!  Just at this moment, Zhao Zhongye appeared.  After he slipped away from the West Lake, by the time he rushed back to Hangzhou City, the rebellion had been basically put down, and his status as the prince of Yuhang County meant that he was not hindered in any way.  It's just that the soldiers guarding the city are a little strange, why is Duke Dongyang so wet and in such a mess? Zhao Zhongye has been worried about something happening to the palace, because everything happened so strangely tonight.  After entering the city, he understood that the rebellion was indeed real. It seemed that Lin Zhao was not lying about this. So what was going on in the palace? He was even more confused.  When Zhao Zhongye hurried back to the palace, he never expected to see such a scene.  Many houses in the palace were burned down, and there were many dead bodies on the ground, which showed that the casualties were considerable.  The most shocking thing was the big hole on the ground, and the numerous gold and silver treasures There was so much money in the palace? Zhao Zhongye was not only shocked or shocked, but he couldn't find an exact adjective for his mood at that time.  "Hey, isn't this Duke Dongyang? Why are you back? Didn't Zheng Zhizhou protect you well?" How could Lin Zhao let go of such a rare opportunity? If he didn't ridicule and ridicule him now, how could he wait?  Before Zhao Zhongye could answer, Zhao Shiju over there smiled and said: "Of course it's because of the money that I rushed back. I only only need a dozen cars, so why should I be so nervous!" Could it be that these wealth really belong to the palace? Everyone took a breath of cold air.  The wealth of the Yuhang County Prince's Palace is almost greater than that of the Three Si Yamen of the Great Song Dynasty. It is really as rich as the country!  After a brief moment of shock, Zhao Zhongye also realized that he knew very well the sinister intentions of Zhao Shiju's words and how terrible the consequences would be!  "No, no, these have nothing to do with our palace. I was just anxious to come back to check the fire situation in the palace!" Zhao Zhongye quickly denied.  Seeing this situation, Zhao Shiju smiled, as if he was very proud!  At this time, failure is already doomed, and life may be about to end. If you think about it carefully, isn't the source of everything just for these treasures? But what will happen in the end? People die for money, and birds die for food.  The treasure was not obtained.  He risked his life in vain, and also benefited Zhao Xu, a Song official, for nothing. He worked so hard, but it turned out that he was making wedding clothes for others.  How can Zhao Shiju be willing to accept this? Since he can¡¯t take anything with him, how can he take advantage of you like this? How can he do it without finding something for you? This leaves a grudge.  Let the royal family of Zhao and Song make a fuss!  "Zhao Shiju, what are you talking about? You just burned our palace, but you also want to slander us. What are your intentions?" Zhao Zhongye immediately yelled!  "Slander?" Zhao Shiju sneered and said, "Are you father and son really clean? You have some self-awareness. Don't insult the word slander." Zhao Zhongye's heart skipped a beat. They didn't know anything about Zhao Shiju's rebellion, which showed that he was hiding something.  How deep is it.  He even knew that there was a treasure under the palace.  So what about the other things? How much does he know about the palace and his own family? Zhao Zhongye couldn't help but be secretly frightened, fearing that Zhao Shiju would "spread nonsense" and say something earth-shattering!  For a moment, I didn't know how to deal with it. I could argue with reason, but unfortunately I didn't even have the courage to speak.  "You" Zhao Shiju turned around and said: "Lin Zhao, I leave this to you. I hope you can investigate clearly You can handle the damage to the palace. It's best not to make your father unhappy, otherwise you will have to consult with the Queen Mother and the officials.  You" Join me? Lin Zhao sneered. At this moment, Zhao Zhongye still wants to bully others!  "Do you dare to go to Shuguan's house? He has figured out Emperor Yixing's thoughts. Zhao Xu may have already wanted to touch them, but he is just being more cautious!  This time just leave the excuse.  The Yuhang County Prince's Mansion must still have good fruits to eat!  As for the Queen Mother, would she prefer to help outsiders instead of her own son? But this reminded him that he must have solid proof.  Get the real evidence, all this depends on Chen Qi!  As for Zhao Shiju's words, they are currently half-believed and dubious. After all, Zhao Shiju's identity is sensitive and the authenticity of his testimony is limited.  If the Yuhang County Prince's Palace really gained so much savings from selling illegal salt, it would be unimaginable. It would also be a sensitive and shocking case!  Zhao Zhongye left, and Zhao Shiju didn't even look at him seriously. He didn't take him seriously at all. Instead, he looked at Lin Zhao and asked, "When did you find out about it?" "The Fangjiacun murder case!" Such an opponent,  Let him die and understand!  A trace of surprise and confusion appeared on Zhao Shiju's face, and Li Feng next to him was even more shocked, shouting sternly: "Impossibleabsolutely impossible" "County Magistrate Li thinks what he did is very secretive, right?"  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "There is a saying that Tianwang is sparse and not leaking out. What is your purpose in doing this? Isn't it just that you want to implicate Tang Qingyuan, and then point the finger at Chen Qi and the Prince's Mansion! But you can't think of it.  , It was such a coincidence that Tang Qingyuan¡¯s granddaughter sent someone to Fangjia Village and happened to witness the murder. She followed your men to the brewing workshop and went to your Yuhang County government office!"Li Feng was shocked. He thought it was done very secretly, but he didn't expect such a big mistake from the beginning. Really "I didn't expect that the Tang family is still alive. Who is Tang Qingyuan's granddaughter?" "You have seen him,  And hurt her!  "Masters don't need to beat around the bush, Lin Zhao just mentioned it briefly, and Zhao Shiju and others understood. "Haha God's will, God's will!  "Zhao Shiju couldn't help laughing wildly. Lin Zhaodao: "So, you don't have to blame yourself. The failure is not your fault, it's just a coincidence!  " "Coincidence? It's really a coincidence" Zhao Shiju smiled more bitterly, and gradually his smile solidified, and he couldn't even say a word. "Now that the matter has come to this, I have nothing to say I am a descendant of the great ancestor,  He will never be humiliated by Zhao Xu¡¯s child!  "Zhao Shiju said coldly: "With an opponent like you, I won't lose unjustly. I have left you some interesting and good things. I hope you like it" After saying this, Zhao Shiju took out the sword he carried with him. It is said to be left by Taizu Zhao Kuangyin.  He cut himself with his neck "General, don't" Li Feng had already anticipated what Zhao Shiju was going to do, and rushed out in time to stop it, but unfortunately it was still a step too late Blood spattered, and Zhao Shiju ended his own life in an instant.  Life! Rebellion has been an unforgivable crime in all dynasties. Death may be waiting for him, and he may die with dignity because of his special status. But it is obvious that he is not willing to suffer such humiliation and wants to die with more dignity.  At the same time, it was also necessary to minimize the impact on the family. In the original history, Zhao Shiju and Li Fengmou should have lived in Xining for eight years. Perhaps at that time, they continued to recruit troops and were well prepared for Lin Zhao's arrival, and the trajectory of history had quietly happened.  The change brought the rebellion a full six years earlier. Song Shenzong was relatively merciful. Zhao Shiju was allowed to commit suicide, and his descendants were exempted from the death penalty, but they were all removed from the clan genealogy, and even his father Zhao Cong was removed from the family tree.  He is no longer mentioned in Zhi's epitaph. As for his father, brothers, uncles and nephews, they were all affected to some extent, and their titles and positions were demoted. Now the rebellion has been advanced six years and ended in failure. As for others, Zhao Shiju still committed suicide.  Destiny Everything is left to Emperor Zhao Xu's decision When Qian saw her husband commit suicide, she was immediately sad. She also had a huge responsibility for Zhao Shiju's situation. In the previous combination of interests, she had already unknowingly.  Deeply in love with Zhao Shiju. In today's situation, there is no chance of surviving in the world with face. If we can't live together, let's go to hell together!  Zhao Shiju. She struggled painfully and reached out to grab her husband's hand, which was starting to feel cold. A smile emerged from the corners of her mouth, and she gradually lost her voice. "General, madam!"  "Li Feng fell to his knees, heartbroken! Lin Zhao quickly sent people forward to control Li Feng. It is a good thing to give a traitor a head, but if all the rebel bandit leaders commit suicide, it will not be easy to explain to the court! A night of hustle and bustle  Fighting hard, the morning star has appeared in the east, and at dawn, Emperor Zhao Xu's first rebellion since he ascended the throne came and went quickly, and it came to an end. What followed was a series of aftermath matters.  They thought it was simple, but no one expected that the aftermath would be more complicated than counterinsurgency!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 133: Attacking the heart first

    On the seventh day of June in the second year of Xining, Hangzhou ushered in a new day!  Last night¡¯s rebellion has ended. The mastermind Zhao Shiju and his wife have committed suicide, and the first accomplice Li Feng has been arrested.  The rebels were arrested, put into prison, strictly guarded, and awaited punishment!  Overnight, cleaning the battlefield was a bit hasty, but we still tried our best to clean up the battlefield.  At least the city gates and the streets where street fighting took place have been cleaned up. All the corpses have been pulled out of the city and buried, and the blood stains have almost been washed away.  Last night, the people in Hangzhou were so frightened by the loud shouts of killing that they stayed at home until dawn and did not dare to go out.  It wasn't until noon that someone brave enough to look out found that there was nothing wrong except that there were more guards and soldiers patrolling the streets.  Then the whole city returned to normal life.  As the magistrate of the state, Zheng Xie quickly took charge of handling the aftermath. He must be anxious now. He should handle as many things as possible to make up for his previous mistakes!  Lin Zhao was so happy that he threw all these things to him.  When such a big thing happened, the first thing to do was to report to the emperor. Before dawn, a memorial jointly signed by Zheng Xie, Shen Kuo, and Lin Zhao was sent to Bianjing as quickly as possible.  "Dongyang, you have worked hard. Why, are you injured?" As soon as Shen Kuo saw Lin Zhao, he stepped forward and asked with concern. It is unbelievable how serious the consequences would have been without Lin Zhao this time.  "It's okay, don't worry!" In that kind of fierce battle, flesh and blood injuries are inevitable.  "Both Zhao Shiju and his wife are dead?" "Well, they committed suicide!" I don't know why, but Zhao Shiju's expression when he died kept reappearing in his mind, and Lin Zhao always felt that it had something to do with him.  Immediately he shook his head slightly, the royal dispute had nothing to do with him!  "Alas, things go as quickly as they come!" Shen Kuo sighed, and when he spoke carefully, a real conflict arose.  That's what happened this night.  "But the aftermath is complicated, I'm afraid it's a bit troublesome!" Lin Zhaodao: "Brother Cunzhong, please keep an eye on him, especially Zhao Zongyong and his son, their affairs haven't been settled yet!" "Okay!" Shen Kuo said.  During the inspection of the two Zhejiang roads, there was a case of rebellion and major illegal salt trafficking, and it was completely reasonable for him to intervene.  Now, which official on the ground in Hangzhou is not afraid of three points!  "I'm going to find Brother Zizhan. There seems to be a strong bone there!" Shen Kuo said: "That's right, the origin of the huge treasure in the palace needs to be figured out!" This sudden appearance of wealth is really blinding.  Few eyes.  "That's right!" Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Two-pronged approach, you ask Li Feng, and I'll deal with Chen Qi!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~ After Su Shi came back.  After learning about the situation in the city last night and that Lin Zhao was leading the charge and fighting bloody battles, I was terrified.  Fortunately, everything was safe and the rebellion was successfully eliminated.  As for Zhao Shiju and his wife, people can't help but feel a little sad.  "Dongyang, just be okay!" Su Shi patted Lin Zhao on the shoulder.  With a cheerful smile, last night can be regarded as a great victory.  Lin Zhaodao: "Brother Zizhan, how is Chen Qi's situation?" "In a village by the canal, tens of thousands of tons of sea salt were initially found. At that time, Chen Qi was directing the loading, and both the people and the stolen goods were stolen. He ran away.  "Yes!" Su Shi's gains this time are not small, at least this time.  The network selling illegal salt in Hangzhou has also been destroyed.  "It's really a big deal!" Lin Zhao said: "But maybe it's just the tip of the iceberg. He, a small county magistrate, can build such a large network, but he may not have the courage alone, so this matter" Su Shi and Lin Zhao  Exchanging a look, each other knew this, and it was tacitly understood!  "So. Chen Qi must speak quickly!" Lin Zhao said the key to the matter. He didn't want to delay it any longer. He could find evidence as soon as possible and bring down Zhao Zongyong and his son.  Nature is the best.  "But since he was arrested, he has been very quiet and doesn't speak at all when asked!" Su Shi was also in trouble. What can you do when you encounter such an uncooperative person? Lin Zhao couldn't help but frown.  This is not a good phenomenon, so we need to find a way.  After pondering for a moment, he asked: "Can you find anything that Chen Qi is particularly concerned about? Something he cares about? Or is there any special performance? "This" Su Shi pondered: "I didn't find anything By the way, I will arrest him.  The servant of the Chen family confessed that Chen Qi had always been thinking about his son and had been looking for him everywhere!  "Chen Hong? Lin Zhao then remembered that this guy had already died on Leifeng! Although he didn't do it himself, he couldn't explain the matter clearly. Chen Qi couldn't believe it. Maybe he would stubbornly tell the story  It¡¯s even more difficult to get him to speak when it¡¯s on his head. It¡¯s really nerve-wracking! Especially if he knows that his son is dead and there is no hope, whether he can still live is a question. Fortunately, he doesn¡¯t know Chen yet.  Regarding the news of Hong¡¯s death, you can use your brain to think of a solution! After thinking for a moment, Lin Zhao finally had an idea!?,I tell you, this way" "Didn't you say you want to be locked up in a safe room? Why now" Su Shi was puzzled! Because of Chen Qi's special status and seriousness, he was locked up in a prison in the state capital.  Something was going to happen. So Lin Zhao adopted the so-called safe house method in later spy war dramas, and originally planned to let Su Shi imprison him in a house outside the city. Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao suddenly changed his mind "Don't worry.  Okay, Brother Zizhan, when the time comes, attacking the heart is the priority. How can we do it without using some tricks?" Chen Qi was immediately imprisoned in the prison of Hangzhou Prefecture, but the treatment was obviously different, and he was held in solitary confinement.  At present, the Hangzhou prison is overcrowded, and this is definitely a special treatment. Su Shi has been interrogated several times, but there has been no progress and nothing has been asked. Chen Qi certainly knows what they want to ask, but does he want to ask now?  Saying it, how to say it, is another matter! He is finished with the stolen goods, but what will happen to some people outside? What he cares about most now is his son, who has not been heard from for a long time.  Especially in such a chaotic time, how can he not worry? Safety is on the one hand, and the future life is what he has to consider. After all, this is the last time he thinks he can take control of his son.  If you want something, negotiate with someone about the terms. Whoever offers the higher price will get it! So he didn¡¯t dare to be rash, he had to be cautious! When Su Shi stood in, he didn¡¯t say anything. He was waiting.  Anyone who is interested in him will definitely contact him. At the same time, he always thinks about his son. He appears to be quite calm, but in reality, he is detained in the cell for three days.  The jailer came to deliver the meal every day, and then left! On the third day, when the jailer delivered the meal, he also left behind a small cloth bag!  Someone gave it to him, but he didn't know what the price was. With an uneasy feeling, Chen Qi quietly opened the bag and was shocked when something came into view. It was the jade pendant that his son had always worn.  The token is unmistakable. In other words, his son is now in the hands of this person. Then he found a piece of paper with a simple sentence: If you want Hong'an, you should know what to do! The threat, the naked threat, has come true!  The thing he was most worried about was that his son would fall into the hands of others, which now seemed inevitable. At the same time, he was secretly blaming himself. At this time, he was still hoping to blackmail or ask someone to give his son something.  A safe and prosperous person. Now I discovered that people would do this and directly threaten themselves with their son's life and death! What should I do? If I hand him over, my son will die. If I don't hand him over, will Chen Hong survive? Chen Qi was trapped in it for a while.  I'm in a huge tangle! It's obvious who sent this letter.  In fact, it's not that there are no other possibilities, it's just that caring is confusing and preconceived, so that he didn't think much about it at all.  When I think of what those people did.  Chen Qi didn't dare to think about the bad words and cruelty.  I couldn't help crying in my heart: Son, why did you disobey and leave the house? If you were sent away safely, what would dad have to worry about? The next two days were still peaceful, and Su Shi did not bring him to trial.  But it was obvious that Chen Qi was no longer so calm and could no longer sit still. The fear in his heart could no longer be concealed and was already reflected in his behavior.  At this moment, he even had hope that Su Shi could be brought to trial.  In fact, for him, what he hopes most is to get information from the outside world!  Chen Qi didn¡¯t know that someone was paying attention to all his daily reactions and then reported them to Lin Zhao and Su Shi!  "Brother Zizhan, the heat is almost done!" Lin Zhao made such a judgment upon seeing this!  "Oh?" Su Shi now understood Lin Zhao's approach and was quite interested in it.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Timing is only one aspect. The key is that if it is delayed any longer, the body will be so smelly that it will be impossible to see anyone! Speaking of which, you will have to suffer a lot more injustice!" "Okay!" Su Shi immediately  When the interrogation of Chen Qi was announced, the former County Magistrate Chen was already haggard. He was actually a little excited about something that others were afraid of.  Of course, he has been trying his best to hide his true inner emotions, but from beginning to end he is just deceiving himself!  "Chen Qi, do you have anything to say?" Su Shi still asked.  There was an unexpected silence today, and Chen Qi said casually: "What did you say? The prison cells in Hangzhou's Yamen are not as good as those in Qiantang County? Why didn't my family come to deliver anything? Have you detained it?" He was really covering it up.  I couldn't help but feel anxious and eager to get some news about my family, so I couldn't help but ask this question in disguise.It seemed like he was covering up, but in fact, he was nakedly betraying his inner world.  Su Shi smiled in his heart, it seemed that Lin Zhao's strategy worked!  "Hmph, do you think you are still an official of the imperial court? Now you are just a prisoner of corruption and perverting the law!" Who was very disdainful and said coldly: "If you don't want to say it, then I will have to ask you to say it!" Do you want to use torture? Yes  Chen Qi has been mentally prepared for this, but he will have to suffer physical and physical pain.  But in fact this was not the case. Immediately, an official carried a stretcher and covered it with a white cloth.  A smell of smelly meat came from afar, making people feel nauseous and vomiting.  If the two guards who were raising the price had not covered their mouths and noses with wet cloths in advance, they would have collapsed long ago.  Chen Qi was about to vomit, and Su Shi also covered his breath, picked up a square scarf and put it in front of his nose, saying: "Yesterday, someone found a male corpse on the Leifeng of West Lake. It is suspected that it is your son Chen Hong, but the body has already been  It's a bit rotten and can't be identified clearly. To be on the safe side, you should take a look for yourself!" "What?" When Chen Qi heard that it was his son, he jumped up and lifted the white cloth.  The stench became stronger.  Chen Qi, who was upset just now and was so sick, didn't care at all. He looked at the body under the white cloth. Although it was a bit rotten and deformed, he could still recognize it at a glance. It was his son Chen Hong without a doubt!  Chen Qi burst into tears and almost fainted on the spot The goal had been achieved.  Su Shi quickly waved his hand and asked people to carry him away. Only then did the smell in the lobby dissipate and the situation became much better.  Chen Qi seemed as if he had not heard anything. Watching his son's body go away, his heart was as sharp as a knife, not to mention how uncomfortable it was.  He also thought about using chips to exchange for his son's wealth.  As a result, he didn't even get peace, and it even cost him his life.  Thinking about how stupid he really was, Chen Qi would feel self-blame, anger, and the grief of losing a son all come to his heart.  "Who killed him? How did he die?" Chen Qi was so excited that he almost became a demon.  Su Shi said: "He was killed with a knife, and his body was abandoned on Leifeng. He thought it was almost four or five days. In addition to the murderer's fatal knife wounds, Chen Hong also had many bruises on his body, which were caused by his resistance before death."  It was caused by a fight. As for who killed him, I don't know. I wonder if you have any clues?" "Hmph, it must be them. Their son is dead, and they want to threaten me with something.  Chen Qi will be filled with grief and anger. Since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!  " Concern is already confusing, let alone the pain of losing a son? Chen Qi's mind is not that clear anymore, not to mention the preconception that it was Zhao Zongyong and others who killed his son.  ??At least he is certain.  Lin Zhao and others would not kill anyone. Even if his son had an affair with him, at least his life would not be in danger.  Since before the West Lake Banquet on the sixth day of June, he has basically cut off news from the outside world.  He didn't know his son's whereabouts, or even Zhao Shiju's rebellion.  It is even more unimaginable that his son did such a stupid thing and suffered a tragic experience later. As a result, there is only one possibility for the mastermind behind the scenes.  With the style of those people, it is entirely possible "Su Tongpan, I have something to tell you" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~ "Dongyang, your plan really worked!" Su Shi was very happy that he got what he was looking forward to, and he admired Lin Zhao a lot.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's just a time difference to break through Chen Qi's psychological defense. This shows that smooth information is very important! Tell me, have you found anything?" "Of course, and it is still shocking!" Su Shi's face  His expression still became solemn, this incident really shocked him.  Lin Zhao took the thing from Su Shi's hand. He was surprised at first, then shocked, and no longer happy at all!  Su Shi sighed: "I can't believe that the prince of the royal family would do such a thing!" "Brother Zizhan, there is nothing strange. The more powerful some people are, the more lawless they are. But with this thing, hum,  What else can the father and son say this time?" Lin Zhao's tone became colder and colder, and then he said: "Send it to Bianjing as soon as possible!" Su Shi nodded and said, "Okay, but I think you should go to the palace and do some beatings.  They've been in a lot of trouble these days!" "Okay, it's rare to have such an opportunity!" When Lin Zhao arrived at the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, he heard Zhao Zhongshan's shouts and curses from a distance.  In the past few days, the palace was related to Zhao Shiju's rebellion case, and Zhao Zongyong and his son were under house arrest.  After all, the other party is the king of the county and the uncle of the official family. Logically speaking, he would not dare to do this.  But Lin Zhao insisted on this. If he missed this opportunity, Zhao Zongyong and his son would definitely be at large again. Lin Zhao knew very well that he would suffer the consequences instead of dying.  Zheng Xie initially disagreed, but Lin Zhaoping's rebellious power was still there and Shen Kuo insisted, so he agreed.  So Yuhang County Prince, his father and his son were put under house arrest by Good Food and Drink. Zhao Zongyong was very dissatisfied, but there was nothing he could do. Zhao Zhongshan made a decision.I'm used to being a blessing, cursing at the door every day!  After cursing today, when he saw Lin Zhao arriving, he immediately shouted from afar: "Lin Zhao, why are you so arrogant? You dare to put the emperor's relatives under house arrest, you are too desperate! I tell you, if you don't let us out, I will definitely come in  Bianjing has filed a lawsuit against you, so that you will die without a place to die! " "Have you finished scolding me? Please be angry, it's already a good thing that I won't let you go to jail, but you still don't appreciate it!" Lin Zhao laughed and said, "Take it today!"  When it comes to things, there is irrefutable evidence, what else is there to fear about these paper tigers.  "You" Lin Zhaodao: "You want to go to Bianjing to file a complaint, right? Go, the officials will definitely want to hear what you and your son have to say now!" Upon hearing this, the expressions of Zhao Zongyong and Zhao Zhongye suddenly changed.  !  "What do you mean?" Zhao Zhongye suddenly walked up to him and asked sternly.  "What do you mean, don't you know, Duke Dongyang?" Lin Zhao's words were quite heart-wrenching.  "Youyou are very arrogant!" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's nothing. County Magistrate Chen was hit hard by the death of his wife. He confessed a lot of things. I think the prince will be very interested!" "What, Chen Qi  " Having said this, Zhao Zongyong and his son naturally understood what happened.  What they are most worried about these days is that something will go wrong with Chen Qi, and they have been trying to find a way to contact Chen Qi and ask him to take care of the matter.  Naihe was under house arrest by Lin Zhao and had no chance to leave.  It can be seen that Lin Zhao's risk of placing them under house arrest was still very effective.  "Don't think that what he said will have any effect. It's just crazy talk. The officials believe that it's all right. Otherwise" "Otherwise what?" Lin Zhao said coldly: "You still don't repent, so let's take a look.  Whether the officials believe it or not just wait for a few days to feel aggrieved!"

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 134: Killing Chickens to Scare Monkeys

    The report from Hangzhou was sent to Bianjing at an urgent speed and appeared on the desk of Emperor Zhao Xu!  As expected, Zhao Shiju rebelled, and the results of the illegal salt case were subsequently reported. Zhao Zongyong, the king of Yuhang County, was the mastermind behind the scenes!  In the Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Xu had a gloomy look on his face, and just now Long Yan was furious.  A rebellion occurred shortly after he ascended the throne, and his uncle was selling illegal salt. This was a great blow to his prestige, and he was bound to be furious.  The prime ministers all lowered their heads and did not dare to speak rashly. In terms of their duties, they all had responsibilities, for fear of offending Long Yan again by accident.  The topic of today¡¯s discussion is the rebellion case. As for Zhao Zongyong¡¯s matter, everyone knows that it will be very troublesome, so we will discuss it later!  The people who rebelled were the royal family of Zhao and Song Dynasties, descendants of Taizu's line, which brought Zhu Yingyi's suspicions from many years ago to the surface again.  This is not only a rebellion, but also a scandal!  "It's a pity that no one, from the imperial court to the local government, even noticed it at all."  It was a coincidence that Lin Zhao discovered it and then catalyzed it. Otherwise, if this rebellion storm was allowed to brew, one day it would suddenly break out, and the consequences would be so serious and unimaginable.  A few days ago, they received an urgent report from Lin Zhao. Just when they were actually responding to it, the rebellion had already occurred, and they were still caught off guard.  Fortunately, nothing happened in Hangzhou, the rebellion was put down overnight, and the negative impact was reduced a lot.  And all this is thanks to Lin Zhao!  Even though many husbands disliked this "murderer" who made Tang Jie angry to death, it can be denied that this time he was thanks to his keenness, bravery and prompt decision-making.  The report made it very clear that Lin Zhao took the lead and fought bloody battles to seize the throne. The most serious thing was risking his life.  Only then did they discover that Lin Zhao was not just a weak scholar, but actually a talented scholar.  The rebellion has come to an end, and the aftermath will be more troublesome!  On this point, Zhao Xu and the prime ministers had some differences in their opinions.  He originally wanted to take advantage of this rare opportunity.  Catch all Taizu's lineage, or at least Zhao Shiju's family.  For nearly a hundred years, the Taizu family has been a thorn in their side. It is rare to have the opportunity to uproot them. How could Zhao Xu pass up such a good opportunity? What¡¯s more, there is also the case of Zhao Zongyong and his son selling illegal salt, which is so grand and very complicated.  It's scary!  Even if it's his own uncle.  It is also intolerable.  If Zhao Shiju's rebellion case is handled too lightly, what will happen to the subsequent illegal salt case? Although this emperor is young and looks weak, he is actually a ruthless master with very far-reaching ideas.  "The result has not yet been revealed, the prime ministers claimed that they should be compassionate.  The benevolent conquer the world.  The implication is that since Zhao Shiju has committed suicide, don't be too involved.  Zhao Xu felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. However, with the attitude of the prime ministers, things should not be rushed and could only be done slowly.  "Okay, let's talk about this later!" Zhao Xu waved his hand and said: "The top priority is to stabilize the situation in Zhejiang and Zhejiang. Many officials in Hangzhou are either rebelling, colluding with government and businessmen, or living without food. This is so disappointing and must be rectified as soon as possible!  I intend to re-appoint, what do you think? "This is the correct arrangement, naturally no one objects, it is certain that the two county magistrates of Hangzhou will be supplemented.  But listening to the official words, it seems that there is more to it than that? Sure enough, Zhao Xu said later: "Zheng Xie, the governor of the state, was not aware of such a major event happening under his rule. He was very slow to put down the rebellion. It is inevitable that he was suspected of neglecting his duties.  Remember his past political achievements. Let¡¯s cultivate for a while first!¡± The ministers heard clearly that although there was no punishment, it sounds like cultivation, but what is the difference between this and dismissal? Zheng Xie got into trouble this time.  Even though he is a veteran of three dynasties, has served as a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and is a third-rank official who has studied daily life!  There is no way, usually dereliction of duty is a trivial matter, but when it comes to rebellion, it is just a matter of grinding and whining!  But this has been settled. Some censors have impeached him for having a good relationship with Zhao Shiju's father, Zhao Congzhi, and there may be collusion. Fortunately, the emperor did not believe it, otherwise it would not be as simple as dismissal from office!  The dismissal from office is only temporary, and there may be a chance of reinstatement in the future, but it¡¯s hard to say when!  However, Zheng Xie was already about fifty years old, so with this delay, his official career was basically over.  This is also true. Although Zheng Xie later served as the magistrate of Qingzhou, he was repeatedly frustrated because of his opposition to Wang Anshi's new law.  It didn't take long for him to become ill and out of work, and took up the idle post of promoting the Hongqing Palace. Soon after, he died of depression.  "Hangzhou has just experienced a rebellion. The situation is unstable and the order is chaotic. It must be guarded by a minister with high moral prestige and outstanding ability. I think that Zhao Kulang, the admonisher of the Imperial Academy, is the one to choose? What do you think?" It turns out that the emperor already had a candidate in mind.  Zhao? Zi Yuedao, a native of Quzhou, was a Jinshi in the first year of Jingyou.  He once served as the imperial censor, but he was not immune from impeachment. Because of his dark complexion, he was known as the "iron-faced censor", and he was as famous as Bao Zheng.  Such people are upright and best at handling the aftermath of rebellion.  He once entered Shu on horseback, accompanied by a harp and a crane, and his administration was simple.  It is not advisable to celebrate success and govern by doing nothing, which will be of great benefit to the recovery of Hangzhou after the turmoil.  It can be seen that Zhao Xu made some preparations to select such a person.It¡¯s all-inclusive and couldn¡¯t be more appropriate.  Even if someone already has another candidate in mind, they can't fault him at all.  "Your Majesty, your majesty is wise, Zhao Kui, Jia Songsha, Xibi Zi Bang, Xi Bi Zi Bang, Liang Liangju, etc. No one else objected." Zhao Xu then said: "This time Lin Zhao's contribution to quelling the rebellion is indispensable. I have clearly defined rewards and punishments, and I have given him the title."  Mr. Qiantang County, do you have any objections?" "Gonghou Bozinan, although he is the lowest among the meritorious ranks, he finally has a title and a status. After being born as a Jinshi, Lin Zhao's status once again  The princes also knew that Lin Zhao had indeed made a great contribution this time, and it would be too much for anyone to object.  In comparison, Lin Zhao was already at a disadvantage. As a capable and meritorious confidant, how could Zhao Xu be so stingy? He changed the subject and said: "There are still vacancies in the two counties of Hangzhou, and they must be supplemented. If we all send new people rashly.  In the past, if we were not familiar with the local conditions, we would be afraid that government orders would not work and would be of no benefit to the people.  After much thought, I decided to let Lin Zhao serve as the magistrate of Qiantang County!  "Let Lin Zhao be appointed as the magistrate of Qiantang County?" All the husbands looked at each other, and there was a feeling that no one would come out. The emperor was too arrogant! Although the county magistrate was only seventh grade, he had a low starting point and a slow promotion speed in the Song Dynasty.  , Seventh grade is already a very high level. You must know that many Jinshi are only small local officials at or above the eighth grade. Many people work for most of their lives before they have the opportunity to sit.  Even though the rank of county magistrate is not high, he is the number one in charge, and he exists in a place where the sky is high and the emperor is far away. Qiantang County is a prosperous place, and the county magistrate is a good job.  It's not something that ordinary people can go. As for Lin Zhao, in terms of background and qualifications, he is almost a white man. As for his background as a Jinshi given by the emperor, he is nominally decent, but what does that mean in the eyes of senior officials who came from a serious imperial examination?  What do the scholars think of letting such a person go to a county and let them live in poverty for ten years and take many scientific examinations? "Your Majesty, are Lin Zhao's qualifications" Sure enough, some people use this as an argument!  ?What qualifications?" Zhao Xu said disdainfully: "The two county magistrates before Qiantang and Yuhang were both serious Jinshis, right? But what have they done? What can I do with the qualifications that I have mixed up with the corpse? What I care about is ability.  The sages have said that people should be appointed on their merits.  Lin Zhao¡¯s original background may not be good, but his ability is obvious to all.  In the previous case of the Liao envoy, the Kaifeng government was helpless, but he was able to peel off the cocoon and solve it in one fell swoop.  I was sent as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom to defend the dignity of the Song Dynasty. When the envoys of the Liao Kingdom came to congratulate me on my birthday, they repeatedly praised me.  As for the performance in Hangzhou this time, let alone it.  Look around.  How many people of the same age in the Song Dynasty can compare with Lin Zhao?" When it comes to ability, Lin Zhao is really convincing, and the gentlemen really have nothing to say! But "Your Majesty, Lin Zhao is indeed outstanding in a certain salary level.  , but the county magistrate must be in charge of the administration and must be comprehensive" Zhao Xu waved his hand and said: "Don't worry.  I believe Lin Zhao has this ability, and I am willing to give her this opportunity to practice!  " Now that we have talked about it, what else can we do? The emperor insists on supporting him so much that Lin Zhao is determined to be the county magistrate. "As for the Yuhang County Magistrate" Zhao Xu said: "Let our new top scholar go.  !  " Meritism. Everyone clearly feels this. At the same time, they all understand that this is a disguised form of reform to recruit talents, which is a very obvious signal. " The situation in Hangzhou is very interesting. The prefect and general magistrate are conservative officials. In the end  The two important county magistrates are energetic young people who highly admire Wang Anshi's reform and new policies. Hangzhou is now lively! "Well, we will discuss the case of Zhao Shiju and the illegal salt later!  "Zhao Xu felt that he had to think about it carefully. The prime ministers left and finally got some free time. Zhao Xu was about to go to Funing Hall to rest for a while. Unexpectedly, there was a servant on the way to report that the Queen Mother wanted to see him! What could happen?  What? Zhao Xu knew that his mother took the initiative to tell him that something must be wrong! Since the incident with Zhao Hao last time, the relationship between their mother and son was not very harmonious. Zhao Xu had to go to Baoci Palace where the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao lived.  , asked his mother to say hello: "How are you, my queen? Is there anything wrong with you?" Gao Taotao smiled and asked: "How is the rebellion in Hangzhou?" Zhao Xu said: "I am worried about you. Thanks to Lin Zhao's quick reaction, he recaptured the city overnight.  It's okay, now all that's left is to deal with the aftermath!  " Hearing Lin Zhao's name, Gao Taotao's expression was a little unnatural for a moment, and then asked: "What about selling private salt?" Zhao Xu's heart moved, and he could clearly feel that his mother's motives seemed to be more than just  Simple concern for my mother who has always been disgusted with the harem's involvement in politics.relative.  However, he remained calm on the surface and returned: "Su Shi's memorial has come. In the past five or six years, the salt affairs of Liangzhe Road have been in a mess. The local officials colluded and sold private salt. Now there is evidence that the prince of Yuhang County also  "Involved." "Then what are you going to do with them?" Gao Taotao asked directly.  Sure enough, this is the true purpose of mother!  "What did the empress hear? Or did anyone ask for help?" Zhao Xu guessed that it was probably Zhao Zongyong who had begged his mother one step ahead and wanted to use the Queen Mother to suppress me? Emperor Xing's resentment became even stronger.  Gao Taotao knew that it was useless to deceive, and said bluntly: "Yes, the prince of Yuhang County has sent a letter to the Ai family. I wonder what the emperor wants?" "Mother wants to plead for them?" Zhao Xu said: "Does the empress know that the prince of Yuhang County has two families?  The mastermind of selling illegal salt on Zhejiang Road has caused the court to lose millions of salt taxes in the past few years, which is really outrageous!" Gao Tao said: "All the Ai family knows, but he is your father's after all.  My dear brother, I contributed a lot to your father¡¯s rise to the position of crown prince. Let¡¯s give him a break because of his past achievements.¡± ¡°Mother, I¡¯m afraid this is going to be difficult!¡± Zhao Xu frowned and said:  "The prime ministers already know it, and the local officials in Hangzhou also know it. This cannot be hidden. If they are spared because they are members of the clan, then where should the court's laws and the emperor's majesty be placed?" "The emperor's difficulties.  The Ai family knows that they were too ignorant this time, and the mistakes they made are really unforgivable," Gao Tao said, "But the law is nothing more than human kindness. Please think of a way to show mercy outside the law and give him a lighter punishment."  "Empress" Zhao Xu was very angry because his mother always spoke for others.  When can I face myself again?  When Gao Taotao saw this, he saw his son's dissatisfaction and asked, "What difficulties does the emperor have, or what thoughts do you have, can you tell me about it?" "These things can be easily handled by the emperor if he is willing."  Can the emperor's son agree?  There must be other ways, and I must ask clearly.  Since the last incident with Zhao Hao, Gao Taotao realized that there was a deep gap between herself and her eldest son, and she had been looking for opportunities to make up for it.  If her son insists on this matter and has sufficient reasons, she will support it.  It is not worthwhile to deepen the misunderstanding with my son for the sake of my uncle's request.  Who is close and who is far away? Gao Taotao is very smart at heart!  Zhao Xu pondered for a moment and said: "My dear, don't you think that the brothers who were the emperor's father when he was hiding in the palace were a little too much? They pretended to be the sons of the emperor's ancestor, Prince Pu, and they contributed to the father's position as the crown prince, so they were arrogant and domineering  . They are so proud of themselves that I don¡¯t even take them seriously. Zhao Zongyong dared to act so recklessly and boldly in Hangzhou. Isn¡¯t this just what he saw? It¡¯s really hateful that they consider themselves the benefactors of our mother and son.  Back then, they were responsible for their father, I do not deny this. For the sake of family ties, it is not a bad idea to spare them" Gao Taotao's face turned gloomy. What the emperor's son said was not the truth.  Zhao Xu continued: "My father's more than 20 brothers have all been granted the title of prince or county king. I have treated them well, but they are not satisfied! They violate laws and disciplines, use their status as relatives of the emperor, abuse their power for personal gain, and do shady things.  It's not just Zhao Zongyong's family! "Have you ever thought about it, if we spare Zhao Zongyong this time, they will think that we are weak and can be bullied, and if we make mistakes, we will not pursue them excessively, which will encourage their arrogance over time."  , they will get worse and worse, and when others make mistakes, they will use it as an example. We will inevitably have many constraints, and they will not be able to lose it. As time goes by, it will be difficult to manage it. Furthermore, Zhao Zongyong just lost it this time!  With millions of dollars in tax revenue, what about the others? Over time, our Song Dynasty will not be riddled with holes by these moths? Madam, if you tolerate adultery, there will be endless troubles. If we don¡¯t punish their crimes this time, it will be really difficult.  To tell the people all over the world will damage the dignity of the imperial court, and the gains outweigh the losses!" Gao Taotao was also moved by Zhao Xu's righteous words.  How could a palace woman who had been in charge of government affairs and assisted her grandson for many years after her son's death be as powerful as an ordinary person? Perhaps she was concerned about family ties and could not save face.  But now, when her son said this, she suddenly realized.  Before and after her husband Emperor Yingzong ascended the throne, these brothers were indeed the right-hand men he relied on most and the strongest backing.  But as time went by, it gradually became too big and became an obstacle to my son.  It is also their fault that they do not know how to restrain themselves. Their actions have obviously harmed the interests of the country and are not conducive to the consolidation of imperial power.  It seems that it is time to beat them, and it is not unreasonable for my son to want to touch them.  After all, Zhao Xu is his biological son. How difficult it is for a husband and son to become the emperor. She knows the hardships better than anyone else. How can others threaten the stability of the throne? Seeing his mother wavering, Zhao Xu took advantage of the situation and said: "  Madam, my father can still control these uncles, but what about my son? How many of them take me seriously? If I touch them for no reason, others will say that I am ungrateful and unfilial.  ?name.  Now that they themselves have committed a crime, how can they waste this perfect excuse?  " This sentence strengthened Gao Taotao's mind. She found that her son had grown up, and the emperor's power had become more and more astute. He was very pleased with this, but vaguely worried, would he use it to deal with herself or his second son?  Where is Zhao Hao? Gao Taotao nodded and said: "Then let's do what the emperor wants!  But there is one thing. After all, you have not been on the throne for a long time and your foundation is still shallow. You still need the help of these uncles.  Therefore, this matter should be stopped in moderation, as long as it can shock the mountain and scare other people.  It is true to remove constraints, but it cannot shake the foundation!  " Zhao Xu is already very satisfied that his mother can stand on his side, and what he said is correct. Killing chickens and banning monkeys is enough. "And Zhao Shiju" Gao Tao said: "I guess the emperor also has his own  Thoughts, but Ai Jia suggested not to be too cruel.  Now is the time when the prince is accumulating fame and the subjects are returning to their hearts, so he should show more kindness Some people in the big house have evil intentions, but they can't afford to cause any big trouble The prince should discuss it with the prime ministers!  "    "yes!  "Zhao Xu knew in his heart that what his mother said was fair and for his own sake. What's more, the evidence is still incomplete and many things have not been sorted out clearly. Let's wait until Su Shi and Lin Zhao report everything before making a decision! However, killing the chicken to scare the monkeys  It is inevitable!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 135: Cotton

    Things are often more complicated than imagined, especially when it comes to major rebellion cases. Inconspicuous details may also cause an uproar.  Zhao Shiju is the mastermind, and everyone related to him has become the target of investigation.  Those who were more or less involved in the rebellion were all imprisoned.  Then there will be correspondence, or people who have interacted with each other in daily life, or even some people who are indirectly related, it is inevitable to be involved.  Since ancient times, whenever the word "treason" is mentioned, one would rather kill a thousand people by mistake than let one go.  Evidence was presented to Bianjing one by one, and many prophecies and lies were found in the residences of Zhao Shiju and Li Feng, all of which were attributed to Tie Chen's rebellion.  There is also a saying that Zhao Shiju looks like Taizu. Although this is nonsense, it is undoubtedly more hated and feared.  Therefore, many people were implicated, including Zhang Jing, the general supervisor, Teng Fu, the magistrate of Mingzhou, Liu Yu, the medical officer, Qin Biao, a student of Si Tianjian, and even Deng Wan, the chief censor of Quan Yushi, were all implicated.  But as the investigation of the case continued to deepen, Emperor Zhao Xu's anger gradually turned into helplessness. There were many things that were difficult to continue investigating, and he even had to stop.  Because unintentionally, many people who should not have been implicated have been implicated.  For example, his younger brother Jia Wang Zhao Kai once asked Liu Yu, a medical officer who participated in the rebellion, to come over and serve as a medical officer in his palace.  After the case broke out, Zhao Kai fell into a deep fear, fearing that he would be convicted for this.  Zhao Xu had to take care of brotherhood no matter what. At least in this matter, it was sheer nonsense that his brother was involved in the rebellion.  This is just the beginning, what happens next is what Zhao Xu least wants to see.  The rebellion case involves not only officials, but also a legendary civilian-Li Shining!  This person has a wide reputation and is famous for a while, even a bit like a charlatan.  But for such a person, the people he associates with are all dignitaries and elites.  As early as the Renzong Dynasty, Li Shining visited the Muqin residence where the royal family lived, and had good relations with many members of the clan.  Originally, these were all things worth showing off, but this time.  It was undoubtedly a wake-up call for him.  Li Shining's crime was very clear. He adapted Song Renzong's elegy about Zhao Zongshi's biological mother, Yingzong, into a prophecy that Zhao Shiju was destined to ascend to the throne.  In addition, there is physical evidence that he had received a rhodium dragon knife as a gift from Zhao Shiju before, and that he often drank with Zhao Shiju.  Why did a little Li Shining give Emperor Zhao Xu such a headache? This is because Li Shining had a wide network of friends and acquaintances with many celebrities and ministers.  Such as Wang Anshi!  When Wang Anshi's father passed away and he lived in Jiangning to keep his filial piety, Li Shining was his guest and also lived in the Wang family for a period of time.  Having said that, it is already clear that if Zhao Shiju¡¯s case continues to be investigated in depth, Wang Anshi will definitely be implicated.  It is said that Wang Anshi participated in Zhao Shiju's rebellion.  Zhao Xu would never believe it at this time, especially at the critical moment of reform.  Wang Anshi is a minister of humerus. If anything goes wrong, the reform plan will be affected.  This is what he does not want to see. If this matter gets too big, it will definitely be caught by conservative officials, which will have a huge impact on Wang Anshi's reputation and reform matters.  Fortunately, Lin Zhaoxian noticed Li Shining¡¯s problem.  Tell him secretly first, otherwise things will be a little tricky.  There is nothing we can do now, and the case of Zhao Shiju can only be stopped in moderation.  It was only at this time that Lin Zhao understood that this should be what Zhao Shiju called a gift!  Soon afterwards, Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict that Li Feng and others who participated in Zhao Shiju's rebellion be beheaded, and a large number of those involved were exiled to Lingnan.  As for Zhao Shiju's family, it is just like in the original history.  Regulatory exile.  However, Zhao Xu would definitely not miss this opportunity to attack Taizu's lineage. Zhao Shiju's uncles and brothers all lowered their titles as a warning.  "Subsequently, the case of Yuhang County Prince Zhao Zongyong selling illegal salt officially came to light. Zhao Zongyong never expected that he had already appealed to the Queen Mother for mercy, but he still ended up like this.  The emperor issued an edict.  The case was jointly heard by Dali Temple and Yushitai, which made it clear that they would not give any face to their uncle.  When the news came out, the country was shocked. First, it was despised by the greedy and dirty behavior of the clan princes.  Angry and indignant.  Then he expressed his appreciation for the officials' wisdom and martial prowess, and their righteousness in killing relatives.  Dali Temple and Yushitai quickly found out the truth. It was true that Zhao Zongyong was selling illegal salt. The evidence was conclusive and the amount was huge. According to the law, he should be sentenced to a felony.  However, Emperor Zhao Xu personally came forward and called the Prince of Yuhang County my uncle. Even though he made a mistake, the family relationship is still intact, so it is really difficult to bear to punish him.  The attitude of the official family is already very obvious. Everyone knows clearly in their hearts that the emperor has a filial piety and must fulfill it no matter what!  So in the end, Zhao Zongyong died at an advanced age and took his title and returned to Bianjing to recuperate. As for his two sons, Zhao Zhongye and Zhao Zhongshan, they seized the title together and served at their father's knees.  In a word, Zhao Zongyong and his son lost their titles and were imprisoned.  Zhao Zongyong wrote to Zhao Zongyong in numbers to plead for mercy, but to no avail. Upon seeing this, the princes of the royal family of Puwang Palace felt sad that the rabbit was dead and the fox was dead, and wrote to Zhao Zongyong to plead for mercy.  Some people even went to lobby the Empress Dowager.??Tao, the result was not a good look at all.  All the clans of Prince Pu's family clearly felt that this time the Queen Mother fully supported the emperor. As for the highly authoritative Empress Dowager Cao, she was originally dissatisfied with Prince Pu's palace and would not speak for them.  They finally realized that this time it was the three generations of the emperor who attacked Prince Pu's Mansion, killing the chickens to scare the monkeys, and this was a wake-up call for themselves.  Looking back, everyone was a little frightened. This time they gradually restrained themselves, and their arrogance suddenly became much darker.  After the two incidents of Zhao Shiju and Zhao Zongyong, the arrogance of the clan children was suppressed, and Zhao Xu's throne became more stable.  The world also saw a fair, strict, kind and filial emperor, and his prestige was greatly improved.  The bad influence caused by Zhao Shiju's rebellion was gradually eliminated, and the Song Dynasty was once again prosperous!  The emperor¡¯s decision was just a matter of words, but it still depended on the local officials to deal with it.  For example, escorting Zhao Zongyong and his son back to Beijing had to be carried out in Hangzhou. As a result, it fell to the new Qiantang County Magistrate Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao did not expect that he would have the opportunity to be promoted to county magistrate so soon.  Although he is a seventh-rank sesame official, he is still the head of a county, which is still very good.  However, there is a saying called "Three lives are unfortunate, the county magistrate is attached to Guo", which refers to a person who serves as a county magistrate in the capital of a state.  Qiantang County and Yuhang County are where Hangzhou City is located, and there are Zhizhou and Tongpan above their heads.  Needless to say, the relationship between Su Shi and Lin Zhao goes without saying, but the situation of the upcoming Zhao Zhizhou is unknown!  Lin Zhao just took the job in a daze, and he didn't find out until he entered the county government office.  Being a county magistrate is not easy, and the myriad of things going on is really troublesome.  The emperor still wants to find trouble for you, deal with Zhao Zongyong and his son, huh If you have nothing to do, magistrate Lin is very happy to go find trouble for them.  After arriving at Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, he walked to the door.  Then I heard Zhao Zhongshan yelling and cursing loudly. He was just used to living a good life and suddenly became a prisoner. Naturally, he felt unhappy.  He kept scolding the guard guarding the door, but unfortunately no one ignored him. It was no different from a shrew scolding him.  The most angry person is Zhao Zongyong, the former king of Yuhang County.  This prince, who was born into a noble family in Tianhuang, would be yelling loudly, not to mention how angry he was.  As for the content, it is nothing more than that Zhao Xu is ungrateful and does not care about his family In his words, he speaks arrogant and treasonous words.  He thought he would just send a letter to the Queen Mother.  Thirteen siblings will give him face.  At least remember the past relationship, and nothing should happen, so I stayed here these days and didn't take it seriously.  I didn't expect things to turn out like this, and it was really a big blow to my heart.  Lin Zhao heard it clearly when he arrived. He walked in and said with a smile: "Zhao Zongyong, be careful what you say. If you can't control your mouth, I'm afraid you won't be able to live a safe life in Bianjing!" "Lin Zhao, you  " The enemies were extremely jealous when they met. Zhao Zhongshan was the first to see Lin Zhao, and he immediately cursed and became furious.  "What are you doing here? Are you watching a joke?" Among the three brothers, the most sensible one is Zhao Zhongye, who has been silent.  It¡¯s self-evident how uncomfortable I feel, but what can I say when things have come to this? What¡¯s the point of calling a shrew? It¡¯s useless to say more!  Until I saw Lin Zhao, I couldn't bear it anymore.  Zhao Zongyong also looked directly at Lin Zhao. Before this, he was aloof and looked down on a low-ranking official.  With his eyes above his head, all he could think of was disdain and contempt.  But I never thought that my failure was due to him!  Now that we are in this situation, how can we not hate Lin Zhao? Although the expressions of the three father and son are different, they have a common mood, that is, anger and hatred!  Lin Zhao laughed and said: "Are you looking at a joke? So what if it is true or not? I remember who was talking arrogantly at that time, saying that the Queen Mother and the officials would not believe it, so what now? It can be seen that people can't be ashamed of their words!" "Lin Zhao  "Zhao, it's all you, it's you who harmed us, I won't let you go!" Zhao Zhongshan came over angrily and punched, but before he could get close, he was knocked to the ground by Lin Zhao who was accompanying him.  "Save your energy, it's a long way back to Bian, and it will be very hard on the way!" "Huh, Lin Zhao, don't be arrogant, one day I will take revenge and I won't let you go!" Zhao Zhongshan still said  Speaking arrogant words, the evil spirit will not die.  Zhao Zongyong, who was still sitting on the main seat, laughed wildly and said: "Ignorant boy, you can be arrogant. Don't forget, I am a noble nobleman of Tianhuang. It is only temporary now. The title will be restored one day in the future, and thenhaha  Haha!¡± Zhao Zongyong was already a little crazy at this time. It seems that he was mentally disturbed after suffering a huge blow!  "Okay, take care of your father, the boat back to Bianjing has been arranged, let's set off!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little emotional when he saw Zhao Zongyong and his son leaving!  Misfortunes committed by God can be forgiven, but misfortunes committed by oneself cannot be saved. In the final analysis, they are themselves to blame. They cannot blame others for falling into this situation.  After arranging them, there is another big thing next, which is the treasures in the palace.  Now he hasIt turns out that these treasures have nothing to do with Zhao Zongyong and his son.  Because the amount is so huge, it's hard to imagine.  Even if private salt selling is very profitable, it is impossible to make such a huge fortune in a few years.  Zhao Shiju¡¯s last words must have been to confuse the public and deliberately create chaos. This is completely understandable.  As for its true origin, it is not difficult to find out.  Although Zhao Shiju and Qian are dead, their cronies are still alive. It is enough for one or two to reveal the information under torture.  Lin Zhao was very surprised. He did not expect that the enchanting woman was a descendant of King Qian of Wuyue.  What is even more unexpected is that the descendants of the Qian family also want to take revenge. Even though it has been almost a hundred years, they still can't let go of this hatred in their hearts.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but sigh, is the power of hatred so powerful? A hundred years is not enough, so how long will it take to let go? Alas!  With a sigh, Lin Zhao immediately ordered people to sort out the treasures. After packing and sealing, the transfer envoy would send people to escort them back to Bianjing.  This batch of treasures came at the right time, I think Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi will be very happy.  With such a large sum of money as a backing, it will be much easier to do many things.  As for the Yuhang County Prince¡¯s Mansion, let¡¯s seal it up first!  Of course, before sealing it up, Lin Zhao took a leisurely stroll around the palace to see if there were any good things. It was perfectly okay to grab a few at this time.  There are quite a lot of treasures in the palace, except for a few exquisite gadgets, the others are of no interest.  The garden of the palace is quite beautiful, and the layout is really good. However, it can be seen that Zhao Zongyong and his son do not seem to have the intention to appreciate it. It is a waste of natural resources! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? but the plants and flowers are all good.  Lin Zhao was very interested in walking around the garden, and was suddenly attracted by a plant in the corner. He quickly walked over to take a closer look.  It was already July, and the leaves of these plants were still green, with peach-shaped spheres above their heads.  This thing is - Lin Zhao pondered and observed carefully for a moment, and finally determined that this thing is something common in later generations - cotton!  This is such a treasure, Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but sigh!  The main clothing materials of this era were silk and linen. The upper class people wore messy silk and satin, while ordinary people could only wear linen clothes.  If there is cotton, it will naturally be of great benefit to weave it into cotton cloth.  Moreover, cotton can also be made into cotton-padded jackets and cotton-padded clothes. The winter in the Song Dynasty was really cold!  If a larger area is planted, then the profit will be Lin Zhao chuckled, and his eyes suddenly glowed golden.  I just vaguely remember that historically cotton was only grown on a large scale after the Yuan Dynasty, or to be precise during the Ming Taizu period.  There are not many records before the Song Dynasty. How could there be cotton in Hangzhou? When Lin Zhao was curious, he saw soldiers escorting a group of servants from the palace out. Several of them were obviously different and stood out from the crowd.  As soon as Lin Zhao turned around, he saw these familiar faces, and the doubts in his heart became a little clearer!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 136: Unlimited Business Opportunities

    In the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, the familiar faces Lin Zhao saw were none other than the Arabs who had pretended to be the food envoys that day.  This further confirmed the despicable behavior of the Zhao family and his son, as well as the problems behind it.  From a distance, I can see that the dress and spiritual temperament of these Arabs are very different from before. It seems that they are not living a satisfactory life.  Last time, Zhao Zhongye ordered them to pretend to be envoys to cause trouble for Lin Zhao. Unexpectedly, they were quickly discovered and the identity of the main envoy behind the scenes was accidentally revealed.  Zhao Zhongye stole the chicken but lost the rice. After being ruined by these Arabs, Zhao Zhongye no longer wanted to see them.  His already humble status in the palace plummeted further, his salary dropped a lot, and he was sent to live in a servant's room in the backyard of the palace. His life was very miserable.  But it is precisely because of this that it is a blessing in disguise.  That night, the rebels entered the palace and burned and killed many of the palace's guards and servants. However, they were not discovered in the back corner and luckily escaped.  Zhao Zongyong was sent back to Bianjing for confinement, and his home was immediately searched. The cleanup of the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion was inevitable.  As for the former Vice President Wang's group, they are also within the scope of cleaning up.  It was at this time that Lin Zhao happened to see him.  Seeing them, Lin Zhao¡¯s doubts became much clearer. The source of the cotton seemed to have an answer!  "Wait!" Lin Zhao shouted, and the escorting officer immediately ran over in a hurry. Magistrate Lin's prestige in Hangzhou is not generally high.  He put down a rebellion, investigated a major case, killed a general, and just brought down a prince. It is said that even the dismissal of Zheng Zhizhou was related to him.  Just by looking at the opponents who were defeated or died in this sequence, you can guess what kind of character Lin Zhao is.  Many people participated in the battle to win the goal in Hangzhou on June 6th.  Subsequently, various versions of rumors spread all over the sky. Lin Zhao was said to be heroic and miraculous. Many people were impressed and admired, while others were afraid.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Outside of personal ability, everyone knows that County Magistrate Lin's backstage is not generally strong, but he has the support of officials and Wang Xianggong.  Just look at the county magistrate when they are less than 20 years old.  It can be seen that the prosperity of the holy family is extraordinary.  In this way, whether they were officials, servants, gentry or civilians, they all "respected" Lin Zhao and treated him with respect.  Everyone understands one thing.  If you offend County Magistrate Lin, the consequences will be dire!  "My lord, magistrate, what are your orders?" The officer smiled apologetically and his attitude was extremely respectful.  Lin Zhao didn't know that he had a "notorious reputation" and never cared about it. He asked, "How should these people be dealt with?" "Returning to Lin County Magistrate, if it is verified that he is related to the palace No. He is in cahoots with Zhao Zongyong and his son, or is his accomplice.  As long as they are involved in selling illegal salt, they will be handed over to the Yamen. As for the other ordinary servants, they will either be let go or resold or made into official slaves. " "What about those people?" "See you later, officer.  Lin Zhao pointed at a few Arabs and said distressedly: "It's a headache for me to be humble. Those are foreigners. What is their connection with Zhao Zongyong's family? I don't know what kind of activities they do in daily life! It's very ambush to deal with them, even if they are  If it's on sale, no one will buy it It's quite difficult now." "Oh!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly.  The guard was a clever man with some cleverness. Seeing Lin Zhao's eyes like this, he couldn't help but murmur in his heart.  He asked tentatively: "I wonder what the county magistrate has to say?" Lin Zhao said thoughtfully: "Why don't you leave them to me!" He saved a lot of trouble, and he also curried favor with County Magistrate Lin, so the officer naturally wanted it.  Several Arabs are praying to Allah and complaining about their rough fate.  Troubled.  They didn't know what happened to the high-ranking princes and princes. Suddenly, the palace turned from a paradise into a shabby whisper.  What they are even more confused about is their own fate, not knowing how they will be dealt with.  They shrugged their heads, some even closed their eyes, and were escorted away.  Suddenly being brought here in a daze, some people hoped that there would be a turning point, but when they saw Lin Zhao's face clearly, they suddenly felt a little scared, even a little desperate.  At that time, they pretended to be envoys and had the protection of the palace. Even if they were discovered by Lin Zhao, they were not very afraid.  But today, the big tree behind him has fallen, and everything is different.  "Guys, you're welcome!" Lin Zhao greeted him with a smile. He was very polite, but it actually made a few Arabs tremble.  Having lived in the Song Dynasty for many years, I have a deep understanding of the culture of Song people hiding knives in their smiles.  "Officials of the Song Dynasty, you said you let us go that day, you must keep your promise!" They vaguely thought that God knows if Lin Zhao let them go that day because he was afraid of the Yuhang County Prince's Palace.  Now that they have lost their backer, there is no need to be afraid. The Arabs know this very well. The result will be the same anyway, so it is better to get straight to the point and "fight based on reason."  At least the result won't be worse!  "I said that day, but I have already let you go.It was once, but today you have fallen into my hands again" Lin Zhao half-smiled, making several Arabs even more uneasy. "How could you do this" "You can't lie!  " "I have the final say here, so I can do whatever I want!  " Lin Zhao deliberately put on an enigmatic look, and then changed the topic: "But what? As long as you are obedient" Someone shouted irritably: "What do you want?" When the time comes,  The person who pretended to be an envoy this time was smart and sensible. They were not stupid. They had lived in the palace for a long time and knew the people of the Song Dynasty. They stepped forward and said respectfully: "May I ask the officials of the Song Dynasty, what can we do for you?" "  Hey, that¡¯s right!  "Lin Zhao smiled and nodded, with a childlike expression, then pointed to the cotton plant in the distance and asked: "Where does this cotton come from?" "Ah, this!  The man immediately stepped forward, took a look, and said in surprise: "Officials of the Song Dynasty, do you know kapok?" When ancient cotton was first introduced to the Central Plains, it was called kapok, which was different from the kapok of later generations. This Ah  / Among the Arabs, few people in the Song Dynasty seemed to know this kind of plant. ¡°Is this strange?¡± Lin Zhao smiled and asked directly: ¡°Tell me where cotton is produced?¡± ¡°You are so knowledgeable!  The Arabs marveled and said: "This kapokthe cotton is brought from Tianzhu and shipped back to the West. It can be sold for a lot of moneyIt's a pity" This person could see that this young man  Song officials seemed to be very interested in this, so they decided to give it a try. Even if it was called Cotton, why not call it Tianzhu? India! Lin Zhao immediately knew that it was indeed true, and then asked: "  How much cotton has been planted here?" I think it's a pity that there aren't a lot of cotton planted here, but there are already seeds, so take your time, it just takes too long. "Ah, there are only a dozen or so planted here, and they are used for cooking in the autumn.  Ornamental.  But we grow a lot of them in the manor outside the city. We can use them to make winter coats in winter, which are very warm!  "I know this. How many are planted in the manor?" Lin Zhao hurriedly asked. "In the manor" the Arab muttered: "There are probably tens of thousands of them. It's such a big sky!"  " "Really?" Lin Zhao was immediately excited. Even if there were tens of thousands of plants, they were still not many. But at least the initial seed problem has been solved, and the time for cultivating and expanding planting has been greatly reduced. The revenue cycle has been greatly shortened, which means that all the monkeys  The silver is full of white flowers! "Yes, you can harvest it in autumn!"  "The Arabs could vaguely guess the thoughts of this young Song Dynasty official, and wondered: Does he really want to grow cotton? Before this, he had recommended it to Zhao Zhongye and his son, but unfortunately he was not accepted at all.  The silk and satin royal family saw this in their eyes. Thinking about it, it was God's will. If Zhao Zongyong knew that cotton had a bright future and could make a lot of money, would he still take the risk to sell private salt? These unharvested cotton fields are absolute treasures and must be taken seriously.  And he took good care of it. Lin Zhao said to the Arabs in a deep voice: "Okay, now I give you a task. Keep an eye on those cottons and pick them in time in the autumn.  Andkeep all the cotton seeds for me!  " "We" Regardless of whether the Arabs were willing or not, Lin Zhao was the first to say: "You must understand that whether you are sent away by the Song Dynasty officials or handed back to your country's mission, you will not be able to escape.  Guiltyas long as you work hard, I won't treat you badly!  " First, explain the consequences. It can be regarded as intimidation, and it is a combination of kindness and power. The Arabs have no choice but to disobey. They can only obey! This has created a group of foreign workers. To the outside world, they can also be said to be their husbands' servants.  There is a legal explanation. The Arabs have gone away. With a smile on his face, cotton began to be cultivated and weaved into cotton cloth Hehe, it was definitely a huge impact on the textile and clothing of the Song Dynasty.  , the profits are absolutely amazing. However, it does not seem to be easy to promote, and there are cotton fields, which require a lot of land. These are problems if it is left to the imperial court to promote it. Lin Zhao also thinks so.  Not now, let¡¯s talk about it after at least some achievements are made. Firstly, it is convincing, and secondly How can we miss such a huge business opportunity? Cotton is always a big business, and the Longjing tea that we were looking forward to last time has already won the number one prize, Red and Red.  Nuerhong, this is a huge business opportunity. As a county magistrate in Hangzhou, you can develop as soon as possible. There is no need to use power for personal gain, and it will be difficult to gossip outside. When the time comes, it will all be run by Meng Ruoying, and you will just have to wait and collect the money.  Alas, although the trip to Hangzhou was hard, it was not in vain. These can be regarded as rewards! Lin Zhao was full of expectations and had already planned how to proceed with the business. In this case, he would go back to discuss with Meng Ruoying and implement it as soon as possible.  .

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 137: New Top Scholar

    After a lot of trouble, there are endless business opportunities!  Cotton is a good thing. Lin Zhao has complete confidence in cotton cloth.  By carving a bloody path between silk and linen, operators will gain huge profits!  No matter what kind of development trajectory we enjoy in this era, economic benefits are the most basic and need to be managed well.  These are compensations for being busy in Hangzhou and experiencing risks several times. Sometimes it is like this, and it can be regarded as a blessing in disguise!  Now that he is the magistrate of Qiantang County and has the title of Qiantang County Male, his status is very different. Lin Zhao's life in the Song Dynasty has become more and more prosperous.  Zhao Zongyong and his son have already been sent away, and the house confiscation is being carried out in an orderly manner. Lin Zhao only needs to give an explanation and leave.  At this time, the major rebellion case has just passed and the limelight is getting tight. Who dares to commit crimes against the trend? How many people have the impulsive courage of Zhao Zongyong, not to mention that his final result is also bleak.  With this lesson in mind, Lin Zhao is still very relieved about his subordinates.  After handling the matters at the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, Lin Zhao hurried back to the Meng family business.  "Master Lin is back, and the ladies are all in the west courtyard!" Manager Li greeted Lin Zhao politely. After Lin Zhao became the magistrate of Qiantang County, his status had reached a new level.  Manager Li was so impressed that he couldn't help but feel happy every day.  Like many servants of the Meng family, they look forward to Lin Zhao becoming the uncle of the Meng family as soon as possible!  As for the mentioned ladies, in addition to Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun, there is also Mu Sihong.  That day on Lei Feng, Mu Sihong blocked a knife for Lin Zhao and was seriously injured.  Fortunately, he received timely treatment and nothing happened.  However, Mu Sihong's injury was really serious and she needed to rest for a while.  The West Lake Flower Boat was obviously not a place to recuperate, so he simply moved to the Meng family business house to live. It was quiet here and had maids and servants to take care of him, so it was perfect for recuperation.  Lin Zhao deeply agrees with this.  What's even more gratifying is that this was Meng Ruoying's initiative!  Before that, Meng Ruoying had some contempt for Mu Sihong. It is completely reasonable for a young lady from a wealthy family to look down on the prostitutes of Qinhuai.  When I came to Hangzhou for the first time, I was very angry because of the wrong meal and had a big quarrel with Lin Zhao.  Although the feud was later cleared up.  But it reflects Meng Ruoying's emotions and thoughts from one side.  But that day on top of Leifeng, Mu Sihong was willing to rush forward to block Lin Zhao's knife, and Meng Ruoying's attitude began to change dramatically.  You must know that Meng Ruoying and Lin Zhao were hugging each other at that time. If they were stabbed, they would both be injured.  Unknowingly.  Meng Ruoying had already valued Lin Zhao more than herself, so she must be grateful for saving Lin Zhao.  From this, she began to be grateful to Mu Sihong, and then they became more and more fond of each other.  As for Mu Sihong's background, she also understood some of the reasons. Although her family background was related to illegal salt selling, it was already a thing of the past.  It had nothing to do with her being young at the time.  Mu Sihong, on the other hand, did not hesitate to devote herself to a place like dust in order to avenge her family and endured the humiliation and burden for many years. This quality is truly commendable.  From this, Meng Ruoying felt a little more admiration in her heart.  After more than a month of this, the relationship between the three girls has become very harmonious, and they have become best friends who talk to each other about everything.  As the saying goes, three women make one play.  But now it is a rare exception, and Lin Zhao naturally wants it.  When I walked outside Mu Sihong's boudoir, I could hear the three women talking and laughing happily from a distance.  Lin Zhao strolled in and asked with a smile: "What is so funny!" "Hey, Magistrate Lin is back!" Meng Ruoying greeted Lin Zhao with a smile.  As a woman who is good at business and financial management, the most successful investment in his life is undoubtedly Lin Zhao.  How many people would have thought that a book boy in the Meng family's mansion would become a county magistrate? How could Jin Lin be a thing in the pond?  This sentence is most appropriate for Lin Zhao.  "Cousin, what are you busy with today?" Gu Yuelun asked immediately.  Lin Zhao smiled softly, turned to look at Mu Sihong and said: "Search the house!" "Whose house is being searched?" "Zhao Zongyong, Prince of Yuhang County!" Lin Zhao spoke loudly. Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun thought it was normal and indifferent, but Mu  Si Hongning looked moved, and suddenly shed tears when she looked at Lin Zhao's face.  On that Yuan Dynasty night a few years ago, my grandfather¡¯s house was attacked and set on fire. Almost all my relatives, including my parents, died in the flames.  The cause was a conflict of interest in private salt sales. This has been found out, and the murderers behind the scenes were Zhao Zongyong, the former Yuhang County Prince, and Chen Qi, the former Qiantang County Magistrate.  Chen Qi committed a huge crime of selling illegal salt, and he could not escape the heinous crime. He did not have the protective cloak of Zhao Zongyong's royal family, so he could only suffer his own misfortune.  Fortunately, there was a tradition in the country that those who did not kill were scholar-bureaucrats. Although Chen Qisui was just a county magistrate as big as sesame seeds and mung beans, he was also from the imperial examination.  In addition, he is not the mastermind and has the credit of correcting Zhao Zongyong and his son, so there is a way for him to survive.  However, after hearing the news of the death of his son Chen Hong, Chen Qi was like a walking corpse, and now he is dying!  Such a situation??, it is inevitable to make people sigh and sigh.  For Mu Sihong, the orphan of the victim, it is a great relief that the murderer behind the scenes deserves what he deserves.  Chen Qi has done it and is about to die, but what about Zhao Zongyong¡¯s family? That is the royal family, and he is also the uncle of the official family. Before this, everyone thought that the official family would protect the palace of the Yuhang County Prince.  At least he wouldn't be severely reprimanded or punished. Mu Sihong didn't have many extravagant hopes for this, but he didn't expect that his dream would come true in the end.  The county prince's house was confiscated, and Zhao Zongyong and his son were imprisoned. Although they did not retaliate with death, they even compensated with their lives.  But Mu Sihong is already satisfied. It is quite good for such people to finally achieve such results.  And all of this was achieved because Lin Zhao worked hard and even took risks.  Lin Zhao went to the palace today not only because of the imperial decree, but also for other reasons.  Mu Sihong is an extremely sensitive woman. Some things do not need to be explained, but they can be clearly felt.  Lin Zhao is using some very subtle ways to compensate, or repay!  Did he do this for me, or just to compensate for the knife? After being injured, Mu Sihong became even more sensitive and thoughtful.  Then she felt a little worried and afraid, and her feelings for Lin Zhao became more and more complicated.  "Sister Mu, why are you crying?" Gu Yuelun picked up the handkerchief and wiped Mu Sihong's tears.  Meng Ruoying also comforted and said: "Okay, now that the great revenge has been avenged, you can rest easy and take good care of your injuries. Your health is important." However, Mu Sihong was so sad that she sat alone and cried silently.  It's been suppressed for too long.  It was all released at this moment, like a flood bursting its banks.  Lin Zhao, Meng Ruoying and others just watched silently, and they could fully appreciate Mu Sihong's sadness over the past few years.  "Thank you so much, Mr. Lin!" After Mu Sihong cried, she struggled to get up and express her gratitude.  Lin Zhao hurriedly supported the weak Mu Sihong and said: "They are lawless and act recklessly. They should be punished by the law. By the way, your great revenge will be avenged. Don't worry about it in the future!" Then someone asked softly.  "How is your injury?" "It doesn't matter anymore!" What can be more effective than spiritual comfort? Mu Sihong felt much more cheerful now and replied: "The wound has completely healed.  There is only an occasional itchiness and pain, and the doctor told me that it will be better if I keep it for a while.¡± Mu Sihong¡¯s injury was serious.  Even after a month or two passed, my body was still weak and I had a slight cough while talking.  "Well, now that the revenge matter has been settled, there is nothing else to worry about, so don't think too much about it, just get well and recover." The doctor said.  Even if Mu Sihong recovers from his injury, he will definitely have some sequelae, for which Lin Zhao is very sorry.  Now I am thinking about where to find a doctor with superb medical skills, hoping to cure this stubborn disease.  Looking at Mu Sihong's pitiful appearance, Lin Zhao's heart was filled with love and pity. How could a woman who was willing to sacrifice her life to protect herself not be moved? His feelings towards Mu Sihong also gradually changed.  Begin to transform into love.  Meng Ruoying could see clearly that the way Lin Zhao looked at Mu Sihong became more and more unusual. If this continues But now the rejection in her heart has been reduced to a minimum.  She clearly realized the fact that she liked Lin Zhao, and Lin Zhao might also care about her.  But now that he has no name or status, Lin Zhao is completely free to associate with any kind of woman, and he is not qualified to make irresponsible remarks.  Meng Ruoying finally realized.  It was a bit too much to eat wrongly, but in the final analysis it was because I cared too much.  It was also this time that she truly realized her feelings for Lin Zhao.  It was clear, but he started to feel a little shy.  As for whether he can marry Lin Zhao.  There are too many factors that influence this.  The most important thing is Lin Zhao's thoughts. From the day he single-handedly went to Leifeng to save himself, it can be seen that Lin Zhao cares about him.  But to what extent? She had never heard him say it in person, and she never expressed it on weekdays. Meng Ruoying became increasingly uneasy.  As for Mu Sihong, it can be seen that Lin Zhao is already in love with her.  She no longer had any negative emotions about this, but Mu Sihong's background destined her future identity. As Lin Zhao's woman, she could only be a concubine, that was for sure.  In ancient times, men had three wives and four concubines, including one first wife and two wives, followed by the concubines, whose number was not fixed.  What about yourself? Meng Ruoying looked forward to the future hazily!  Mu Sihong knew it well and had always positioned herself accurately. If she could be with Lin Zhao after recovering from her injury, she would be very satisfied. As for status, is it so important? "Ruoying, today  I found a good business opportunity, you go ahead and handle it!" Naturally, Lin Zhao would not neglect any woman.  Meng Ruoying was already used to Lin Zhao's creativity, and she had long been surprised by it, and asked: "What is it?" Usually, as long as it was an idea that Lin Zhao said, she would do it wholeheartedly.  On the one hand, it is economic gain, on the other hand, Meng Ruoying feels that executing Lin Zhao's idea is a very happy thing.  Lin Zhaodao: "How many people have I seen today?The Arabs, also known as the big cannibals, brought something called cotton from Tianzhu.  The white velvet-like flowers that grow out can be spun out like silkworm cocoons to weave fabrics And those things can be used to sew quilts and cotton-padded clothes. This winter, each of you will have a big warm quilt.  " If this material is cultivated and utilized on a large scale, it has broad prospects. At least in the next few years, it can become the most profitable business in the Song Dynasty.  " "Really?" Gu Yuelun felt that his cousin was getting more and more powerful! Meng Ruoying also asked with interest: "Is it true? I really want to see what a quilt is!  " "Hehe, you will know when the time comes" As he spoke, Lin Zhao glanced at the three beauties in front of him, and a word popped up in his mind - sleeping together! Enjoy the blessings of everyone! Lin Zhao suddenly said  Shaking his head, how could I be so evil "Well, if you say yes, then we will do it!"  "Meng Ruoying is no longer as simple as obeying Lin Zhao's advice, it is even a complete blind trust. " Lin Zhao said: "But one thing is more troublesome, that is, the land for cotton planting is limited. What I mean is that I have recently purchased some land in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.  Planting will begin on a large scale next year!  " "Okay, I'll get started right away!  " Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh. It would be a happy thing to marry Meng Ruoying. At least the family's financial management and business management would be completely assured. "Not only that, there are several other things. I am starting to investigate and will tell you when I have more clues.  .  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "After staying on Liangzhe Road for a few years, the Meng family will become one of the world's richest men!"  " "Money addict!  "Meng Ruoying said angrily: "Half of the money is always yours" "Think about it carefully, according to the current situation, they are indistinguishable from each other. Whose will the money be in the end?" Mu Sihong looked at it.  The flirtatious conversation between Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying made her envious. I wish I could be like this someday! At the same time, she vaguely felt that if she wanted to be Lin Zhao's woman, she must master some skills  ¡­ Lin Zhao originally thought that he had nothing to do today, so he could stay at home and flirt with a few beauties. To continue the ambiguous relationship, he only needed to deepen the relationship. But in officialdom, he couldn¡¯t help himself. Soon after noon, someone came to report: "County Magistrate Lin."  , the new Yuhang County Magistrate is coming soon, Su Tongpan invites you to come over and meet him!  " Meng Ruoying smiled and said: "I heard that the new Yuhang County Magistrate is this year's new top scorer. I'm afraid I'm going to compete with you this time!  " Speaking of which, Emperor Zhao Xu is really interesting this time. The two most important counties in Hangzhou actually hired new people. Lin Zhao said with great interest: "In that case, I will go and see what the new top scholar looks like.  !  " Arriving at Hangzhou Prefecture, Su Shi smiled and said: "Dongyang, come on, let's meet and get acquainted!  ¡± Then a young man came forward and was about to salute Lin Zhao. He suddenly looked at Lin Zhao¡¯s face and said in shock: ¡°Is it you?¡± ¡°Know me?¡± Lin Zhao tried hard to remember, and suddenly remembered, isn¡¯t this the person in front of him?  The scholar I saw in the nunnery of Yingtian Mansion? He won the first prize in the exam?

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 138, Typical Experimental Field

    "It turns out that you are the famous Lin Zhao. I really don't know the truth!" This new top scholar is quite polite. At least he is not arrogant and has his eyes above his head.  Moreover, this guy has a pretty good memory. We met Lin Zhao only once in the nunnery outside Yingtian Mansion, and more than half a year later he could still recognize Lin Zhao at a glance.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Well, your Excellency has been named on the gold medal list and is the top scorer in high school. Congratulations!" "Speaking of which, I have to thank you for your kind words. I have devoted myself to studying and am so confident. I am so lucky." This is what he can remember deeply.  Because he lives in Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao¡¯s memory is already a little fuzzy, and he vaguely remembers that he did say that he would be the first on the gold list!  But it was just a casual saying, something like a blessing, but I didn't expect that it turned out to be such a coincidence!  "Hey, it's still the result of your studying poetry and books in a cold window. By the way, I wonder what you call your Excellency?" Lin Zhao hurriedly changed the topic. He has been so busy recently that he doesn't pay much attention to government affairs. He even didn't even know the name of the new top scholar.  Don't even know.  The No. 1 scholar patted his head and said suddenly: "Look at me, I forgot to report my family name. I'm sorry I am Cai Jing, my cousin is Yuan Chang. I will ask Brother Lin to take care of me in the future!"  We must work together more in the future!" Lin Zhao didn't pay attention at first. As he spoke, he was suddenly startled and said in astonishment: "Your name is Cai Jing?" The name Cai Jing immediately shocked Lin Zhao!  In Song Dynasty calligraphy, there is a saying of "Su Huang Mi Cai". The Su Shi in front of me, Huang Tingjian whom Bianjing met, Mi Fu who has not yet appeared, and Cai Jing in front of me.  These are not the key. Cai Jing is more famous as the "Six Thieves" in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Cai Jing, who was an official and a grand master, was the hand of the Six Thieves.  To a certain extent, the Northern Song Dynasty was also ruined in the hands of these people.  Cai Jiu was a famous traitor in history, so Lin Zhao was naturally impressed.  At this moment, is the elegant new scholar in front of me Cai Jing, who led to the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty? The Jingkang Incident occurred in 1127 AD, and the current second year of Xining is 1069 AD.  The Huizong Dynasty before Jingkang.  Cai Jing is already old, so it seems pretty much the same Having the same name and the same surname is a coincidence after all.  If Cai Jing became a minister in his later years, he must have been a Jinshi according to the practice of the Song Dynasty.  Adding these factors together, it is difficult to have a coincidence, and it should be unmistakable.  Cai Jing looked at Lin Zhao in surprise and wondered: "What? Brother Lin, have you ever heard of me? Or" "Yes!" Lin Zhao laughed sarcastically: "Just saying. I have heard others say that the number one scholar in a new subject has been mentioned before. Today,  I forgot" "The shocking secret of spontaneous combustion cannot be revealed. Facing this promising young man now and the traitorous minister in the future, Lin Zhao's mood is a little complicated.  However, the trajectory of history has changed. Originally, the imperial examination was held in Xining for four years.  Now we are three years ahead of schedule in Xining.  Cai Jing's initial position was Qiantang Lieutenant, but due to an early rebellion, he was directly appointed as Yuhang County Magistrate.  Because of Lin Zhao's participation, the historical trajectory is quietly changing. What about Cai Jing's personal development trajectory? Will there be some changes? With subtle influence, or careful training, can the traitor become a pillar of loyalty to the emperor and serve the country?  ?Lin Zhao was thinking.  Do you want to take the filial piety test?  Although Wanyan Daguda no longer exists and the Jurchens may not rise, Lin Zhao is still worried. After all, history has contingency, but it is more inevitable.  The appearance of Cai Jing made Lin Zhao feel a sense of urgency.  In the original history, the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty was just a matter of a few years later, and the factors and characters that led to the Jingkang tragedy began to appear from this moment on.  Change, must change.  This idea in my mind is getting stronger and stronger!  Now that Wang Anshi has become a political advisor, the reform provisions are being drafted and will be implemented soon.  Lin Zhao is full of expectations for this.  In this regard, Cai Jing is also a like-minded person.  He is a supporter of Wang Anshi and a supporter of the new law.  In the fierce party politics of the later Song Dynasty, whenever the old party came to power, all new laws were abolished.  When Cai Jing came to power, he immediately restored the new law.  These are all things for later, but at least for now, they can get along well with each other and even cooperate with each other.  Emperor Zhao Xu sent Cai Jing to Hangzhou.  Maybe I don't have such thoughts.  Working with Lin Zhao is one aspect, but more importantly, it is also an experience.  In other words, Cai Jing is also someone Zhao Xu is watching, and he plans to train him as a confidant. The Yuhang County magistrate is just the beginning.  Regarding Lin Zhao's explanation, Cai Jing was skeptical, but he didn't ask too much. He smiled and said: "In the future, we will work together in Hangzhou. Please take care of Brother Lin." "Definitely, definitely!" The two exchanged pleasantries again and gradually became familiar with each other.  .  Although Cai Jing is the number one scholar and a famous figure with outstanding talents and learning, he still behaves very low-key in Hangzhou.  Because the two people in front of me are extraordinary, Su Shi is a great talent known throughout the country, and his own abilities are far behind compared with them. This self-knowledge is still?'s.  As for Lin Zhao, although he was not from a serious imperial examination background, he did not dare to look down upon him.  Lin Zhao's few poetry works have been spread widely, and his literary talent is no better than that of the Jinshi who jumped over the dragon gate.  Cai Jing himself felt a little ashamed of himself and was far inferior, so he did not dare to be careless.  At present, the only thing he can do that can defeat Lin Zhao is calligraphy.  The most important thing is that Lin Zhao has outstanding abilities, and his solving strange cases in Bianjing and his mission to the Liao Kingdom have become well-known.  The big commotion in Hangzhou this time alone has shocked the whole court, which is enough to prove that Lin Zhao's ability is extraordinary.  Coming from Bianjing, Cai Jing was well aware of the favor that official Zhao Xu and prime minister Wang Anshi had for Lin Zhao.  ??Cai Jing is the great-grandson of the famous calligrapher Cai Xiang. He comes from a famous family and comes from a scholarly family and an official family. Although he is young, he knows all the ways in the officialdom.  This is an innate talent or advantage. It can be seen that it is no accident that Cai Jing took to the officialdom of the Song Dynasty like a duck to water and rose all the way up.  Lin Zhao initially thought that he was just meeting Cai Jing. Unexpectedly, Su Shi said: "Dongyang and Yuan Chang have an old relationship, so it's best to be familiar with each other! The new Zhao Zhizhou has arrived. Let's go see him and have dinner together later!"  "The new magistrate Zhao Nuo? Before this, Lin Zhao did not know the name of this old man who was not very famous.  I have only gotten to know him a little bit in the past few days. I only know that this old man is known for his uprightness. After Bao Zheng died, he became a role model.  What makes Lin Zhao a little worried is that Emperor Zhao and Song are relatively conservative, so don't be like Sima Guang or Zheng Xie.  The only hope now is for Zhao to enter the inner hall.  An old man came out. He seemed to be very majestic, but he was also approachable, or quite kind.  "Zizhan, Yuan Chang!" Zhao Kuo grabbed Xian Duanzhen's legs. As for Cai Jing, he came to Hangzhou with him.  When his eyes fell on Lin Zhao's face, he smiled and said: "I guess this is Lin Dongyang, who is highly praised by the officials, right?" "Lin Zhao has met the boss!" Anyway.  Zhao Bubo is naturally more respectful.  "You are indeed young and promising!" Zhao Miao was jealous and commented.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but wonder that this Zhao Zhizhou seemed to be very interested in him.  "It makes the boss laugh!" "There is no need to be modest. What happened in Hangzhou is obvious to all and everyone knows it in their hearts!"  ?I didn¡¯t expect Zhao Zhizhou to be so easy to get along with. It seems that life will be easier in the future.  Zhao Zizhi? "However, the matter has passed. The officials have promoted you to Qiantang County Magistrate. The party in charge should put more thought into it. You should be diligent in the king's affairs." Even so, it is a very simple scene.  , but Zhao Zhizhou looked at Lin Zhao with unusual devotion and concern!  "Yes!" Lin Zhao didn't care and agreed immediately!  But what will be done next? The situation in Hangzhou has stabilized, and the rebellion has caused too much damage and losses. Basically, everything is going on as usual.  If there is anything that really matters, it is the implementation of the Reform and New Deal.  In August of the second year of Xining.  The Green Seedlings Law, the first step of the high-profile reform, has finally come out after being called for for a long time. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The Green Miao Method, also known as the ¡° Changping Gathering and Dispersing Method¡±.  In the early Song Dynasty, Changping was established in various places.  "Huimin and other warehouses," to adjust the people's food shortage when the grain harvest is poor, but the effect is not great. Now. Wang Anshi's reform in this regard, "Song History. Food and Huo Zhi IV": "Today's money for young crops is given, and every spring loan is ten  Thousands, within half a year, another ten thousand were released in autumn, and another two thousand were ordered at the end of the year. To put it more simply, the Ordinance Department of the Third Department of Establishment, which presided over the reform, promulgated the Green Crop Law and stipulated that Fanzhou County.  Each class of households can borrow cash or grain from the local government to subsidize farming before the summer and autumn harvests. The borrowers will be matched with the rich and the poor, and ten people will be guaranteed. The loan amount will be divided into five levels according to the assets of each household.  Each household can borrow fifteen guan, and the last household will be repaid with the Spring and Autumn Taxes, and the interest will be 2 cents per period. Wang Anshi's original intention was good, because in the middle of the Northern Song Dynasty, land annexation was very common.  One pattern is that ordinary people have no choice but to mortgage their land to landlords or wealthy households because of poor harvests or sudden family events, but they cannot afford to repay the loan.  As a result, more and more farmers lost their land, and land began to be concentrated in the hands of a few people, especially large landowners with a large number of apprentices. This was inevitable in feudal society.  One problem - land annexation. We must know that agricultural taxes in ancient times mainly came from self-cultivation. When more and more people lose their land, the country's tax sources will decrease, and its fiscal revenue will also decrease.  Inevitably, farmers who lose their land may become tenants, and their lives may become increasingly difficult.Over time, conflicts will become more likely.  Once these people are unable to live and wander away from the land, they will become a source of instability in society.  Affecting the stability of the dynasty, especially natural and man-made disasters often occurred in ancient times, making this model even more fragile.  Why the problem of redundant soldiers in the Song Dynasty was so serious is because whenever a famine occurred, soldiers began to be recruited from the refugees.  Judging from the military system of the Northern Song Dynasty, there could only be rebellious people, not rebellious armies.  Although this alleviates some problems to a certain extent, it also quenches thirst by drinking poison.  The current problem is very serious. Zhao Xu realized this crisis in the Northern Song Dynasty and launched Wang Anshi's reform for this purpose.  The initial entry point for the reform ideas given by Wang Anshi is the Green Crops Law.  Wang Anshi and others believed that after the implementation of the Green Crops Law, the lenders changed from landlords to the court, and the loan interest rate could also be controlled.  It reduces the exploitation of farmers by landlords and can inhibit land annexation to a certain extent.  Moreover, this part of the youth money can also help the people tide over the difficulties of the lean years, which is very helpful for the aspiration of society.  While stabilizing tax sources, the imperial court could also use the interest from the Green Seed Law to increase part of its income.  This can be said to be a guiding principle of Wang Anshi¡¯s reform, which is to increase national income.  This is why Wang Yu asked Lin Zhao in the first place.  The issue of hiding wealth among the people and hiding wealth among the country.  This is Wang Anshi¡¯s idea!  However, conservative officials headed by Sima Guang expressed opposition to this, and there was another fierce debate in the court.  Conservative scholar-bureaucrats believed that the imperial court could not compete with the people for profit and always calculate the profit of property.  He is quite disdainful of the state's behavior of collecting interest money from the people. One of the famous representatives is Ouyang Xiu.  Some people even deliberately confuse the audition and secretly change the concept.  Continuously attack the green seedling method.  Fan Zhen, a Hanlin scholar, and Zhao Zhan, a doctor in the temple department, reported to Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty and said: "The method of Changping (granary) has been used by the country since the Western Han Dynasty to accumulate grain to prepare for famine and to regulate grain prices. It originated in the prosperous period of the Han Dynasty. Shi Gu  The nobles and the lowly grew up and gathered (released and collected) to facilitate the end of agriculture, which cannot be changed in recent times. However, the young crops started in the decline of the Tang Dynasty, which is not enough. Moreover, your majesty wants to enrich the people by taking more and taking less. This is a hundred steps and a fifty steps.  Now there are two people trading in the market, and one of them lowers the value (price) to match each other. Everyone knows this, and they can do what they want in the market?" During the reign of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty.  , the behavior of collecting taxes in advance, which was called young crops money at that time, without waiting for the grains to mature, was compared with Wang Anshi's young crops, and was criticized.  Of course, not everyone is as messy as they are.  Su Zhe, who was in charge of reviewing documents in the Ordinance Department of the Third Construction Department, put forward his opinions.  He personally participated in the drafting of the entire Green Crops Law, and he raised three questions: First, officials were causing trouble.  For example, if Fan raises the interest rate, it is within the benefit of receiving it.  Second, there is no guarantee that the people who get the money will use the money, and the people who need the money will get the money.  The third and most serious problem is, what should we do if we cannot repay the principal and interest on time? Su Zhe even left the Ordinance Department of the Third Provisional Department because of this, and changed from a supporter of the reform to an opponent of the reform.  This is undoubtedly a blow to the reform that has just been launched.  Wang Anshi has his own opinions on these issues and responded to them one by one.  As for some issues.  He didn't think it would happen.  Coupled with the unreasonable and blind opposition of many people, the always stubborn Ao Xianggong became more insistent and disapproved.  However, how to implement the Green Seedlings Law must be carefully considered!  In the Chui Gong Hall of the Imperial Palace, Emperor Zhao Xu said: "Jiefu, I think it would be better if we first select a few states and roads for trial use, check their advantages and disadvantages, and then promote them nationwide?" Looking at the officials, they seemed to be uneasy and determined.  Although Wang Anshi did not want to see such a situation, he was helpless.  Since the officials have proposed this, let¡¯s try it out first. He is very confident in this.  "Your Majesty's suggestion is very good. Let's test it first!" Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Well, let's carry out the test on Jingdong Road, Henan Road, and Huainan Road!" Using three areas for the test, the effect can be clearly seen.  Understanding, Wang Anshi nodded and said: "Well, that's very good!" Zhao Xu could also see Wang Anshi's thoughts and said: "Don't worry, Jiefu, there haven't been many arguments in the court for more than a year? There are many people who are doing nothing.  , It¡¯s just inexplicable nonsense! I need you, I need you to preside over the reform plan, I need your help to realize the grand ambition of making the country rich and powerful! " These words are from the heart of Jun Anshi, and Wang Anshi knows it well.  It¡¯s you who has no joke.  It is very rare for an emperor to be able to speak on this matter.  The kindness of knowing and encountering must be repaid generously!  "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best and go all out!" What Wang Anshi said is by no means empty words. In the next few years, he will use his actions to fulfill this promise.  Emperor Zhao Xu nodded and said: "I know Jiefu, I suddenly had an idea. In addition to the above three, the implementation of the Qingmiao LawCan we add another place besides the road?" "I wonder where your Majesty wants to implement it?" Wang Anshi was still a little curious about this. Zhao Xu smiled softly and said: "Hangzhou, to be precise, it is Qiantang and Yuhang counties!  " "What your Majesty means" Wang Anshi was slightly stunned, and immediately realized that this was what the officials had in mind. "Dongyang is very capable and quick-thinking. As for Cai Jing, he is quite talented and knowledgeable, has a heart for change, and has many insights into reforms.  , which is why I selected him as the number one pick.  Zhao Xu said: "They are young, enterprising and capable. I believe they can be effective."  There won't be any trouble if there is Zhao Miao Tuizhen and Flattery embedded 19. Once the results are obtained, they will be very convincing.  " Wang Anshi knows very well what the officials want to do! This is a special experimental field, and he wants to set a model! It seems that the expectations of officials Lin Zhao and Cai Jing are not generally high! They are full of confidence in the reform itself. These two  Personally, there is no doubt that Wang Anshi is full of confidence in this. Lin Zhao, who is far away in Hangzhou, does not know that he has taken the lead in participating in the reform. However, for him, this is also his first time to experience Wang Anshi's reform in person.  The pros and cons, the merits and demerits will all have their own experiences. Although Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi are full of expectations for this typical experimental field, will the results be what they want? Everything remains to be seen!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 139: The Direction of the Heart

    Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi were discussing the trial implementation of the Green Miao Law. Also in the Bianjiu Palace, the Empress Dowager Cao was relaxing in the Qingshou Palace!  Since she listened to Han Qi's advice and handed over the power to Song Yingzong, she rarely interfered in political affairs and began to really take care of herself.  She is very aware of her situation. She is the most noble person in the world, and she should be the empress dowager raised by the world.  In fact, it is just a kind of cold dignity. After all, the emperor is not his own son or grandson!  Even though she had put in a lot of effort, raised her since she was a child, and loved him very much, there was still some gap in the end.  "In the face of power, there are not many biological mothers and children who turn against each other, let alone adoptive mothers and adopted children.  Thinking about how much I loved Zhao Zongshi back then, I raised him in the palace since he was a child, loved him in every possible way, and even tried my best to let him ascend to the position of crown prince. Unfortunately, I didn't expect that he would end up raising a white-eyed wolf!  As soon as Renzong died and his body was still cold, Zhao Zongshi began to make plans for his father, making some plans to lure his father, Zhao Yun, into the Ancestral Temple.  How could Queen Mother Cao be willing to deal with such a matter of principle?  As a result, during the dispute, Zhao Zongshi actually drugged the wine, made himself fascinated, and then used the seal, which was quite despicable.  When she woke up, it was a done deal and nothing could be changed.  Zhao Zongshi was busy making all his daughters princesses, and received constant rewards. However, the few remaining princesses of Emperor Renzong were left out in the cold and suffered very badly.  These two incidents have deeply irritated Empress Dowager Cao, and since then the rift between mother and son has become increasingly huge.  So when Zhao Zongshi died, she was not very sad, but she couldn't laugh either.  After all, it was the white-haired man who sent the black-haired man away. Of course, the resentment towards Zhao Zongshi in his heart did not diminish, even after the nominal grandson Zhao Xu ascended the throne.  What about the Empress Dowager? She would rather be a true empress dowager!  She once had a chance, but unfortunately the result was a bleak situation that was barely justified!  Every time Ms. Cao thinks about this, she can't help but sigh!  At this time, footsteps sounded outside the palace, and Mrs. Cao turned around.  I saw an old man coming.  Although his beard and hair are gray, he looks rosy and energetic.  "See the Queen Mother!" "Jingxiu, you are here, take a seat!" Mrs. Cao greeted casually, because it was her brother-in-law Cao Yan, whose pseudonym was Jingxiu, and there were no outsiders.  It is normal for my family to be more casual.  "How is the situation in the outer court?" Cao rarely interfered with political affairs in the palace. In addition, he was ill recently, so he didn't know many things at all.  Or maybe the emperor and the empress dowager's daughter-in-law didn't want them to know, or they accidentally heard that there was a lot of commotion in Hangzhou in the past few days, so they became interested and called their brothers to inquire.  Cao Yi said: "Hey, it's more serious than expected. The officials sent Lin Zhao and Su Shi. They were originally going to deal with the salt affairs case, but they didn't expect to be involved in the Zhao Shiju rebellion case!"  !" Mrs. Cao couldn't help but sigh after hearing Cao Yi tell the whole story.  He sighed: "Then how to deal with it?" "Zhao Shiju took poison and committed suicide on the spot. As for the others, they were either captured or killed, and they were all dealt with." Cao Yi said: "There are many involved, and many people in the big house have been reduced in rank!" "It should be  Yes, this is an advantage for them!" Grandma Cao was born as a general and has a decisive character. She will never take action lightly. Then she asked: "What about the situation of the fourth child in Prince Pu's palace? How to deal with it?" Cao Yi said: "They have been selling smuggling for several years.  The amount of salt tax was huge, so he was found guilty by Su Shi and Lin Zhao. Now the officials have issued an edict to seize his title and put him under house arrest!  This kid is quite courageous, and he actually provoked the fourth family!" Ms. Cao felt a little surprised by this result.  In the unexpected.  Cao Yi continued: "I heard that Taotao came forward to intercede, but the officials did not agree, and instead convinced Taotao. This is the final result!" Taotao was naturally the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao.  They were the only ones in the entire Song Dynasty who dared to call them this.  "Speaking of which, to achieve such a result in Hangzhou this time, the boy named Lin Zhao is really powerful. He is so accomplished at such a young age! "Is this the one who punched Zhong Ming (Zhao Hao) last time?" Cao  I still have an impression of Lin Zhao. ¡°That¡¯s right, just let him!  Ms. Cao smiled and said: "Last time, Zhongming was a silly boy and was taken advantage of by the second son of Zhao Zongyong's family. He didn't even know it!"  This time Lin Zhao personally took action and brought them down, which was regarded as revenge for him.  Speaking of which, this man named Lin Zhao really has some skills, and the Ai family really wants to meet him!  " Cao Yi said: "There will be a chance. He has some friendship with Cao Jian. Let's talk about when there is a chance!  "    "oh!  Ms. Cao's eyes returned to the matter itself again, and she sighed in a low voice: "It seems that Zhong Zhen still has some skills, but I didn't misjudge him."  It's just that these methods are a bit too cold-blooded, and I think it will be difficult for the relationship between their mother and son to be harmonious in the future!  They might even kill each other.  "Grandma Cao doesn't know.Worrying about the niece who is the Queen Mother is still a kind of comforting ridicule.  "No, they are all from the same family!" Cao Yi didn't like them either, and said, "But after killing the fourth son of Prince Pu, his brothers should restrain themselves. They are killing each other.  It's much better for outsiders to take action." "Forget it, let them go!" Mr. Cao has looked down on many things and has no choice but to live a pure life.  Cao Yan looked at his sister very solemnly and said, "Sister, do you really plan to live alone for the rest of your life?" "Jing Xiu, what do you mean by this?" Cao felt very keenly and immediately realized that his brother's words seemed very serious.  Simply, he said: "Jing Xiu, do you know something? Or are you hiding something from me?" "Sister, the golden-faced sect leader came to see me two days ago!" Cao Yan had no intention of hiding anything from his distinguished sister.  I'm just not sure about her attitude!  "He?" Mrs. Cao was really surprised and asked: "What is he looking for you for? Didn't the First Lord tell him to give up in his death? Why would he still" "Sister, isn't he doing this all the time?  For you! What did that boy Zhao Zongshi do to you? It¡¯s not only you who are dissatisfied with his actions, but also them So, they are still working hard." Cao shook his head slightly and said, "Why must you be so stubborn?  What? It has been many years, and now it has been determined. Even if it is found, what will happen? It is better to just ignore it! " "No, he said, as long as you are still there, as long as you can find it,  It is absolutely meaningful." Cao Yan conveyed the man's words, which were full of toughness and firm attitude.  "What can I do if I'm here?" Ms. Cao sighed and shook her head helplessly: "It's already different from what it used to be. What's more, so many years have passed and there are still no clues. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack, with no clue.  Where to find her?" Cao Yi smiled and shook his head: "Actuallyactually, they have found Mrs. Xiu!" "Found it?" Cao suddenly found it, almost twenty years later, and it was so pitiful that they actually found her.  .  Even though she was not enthusiastic at first, when the result actually appeared, she still accepted it gladly and was even a little inexplicably excited.  "Yes, I found it in Yingtian Mansion!" Cao Yan was observant. From his sister's eyes, he could see many things, such as the true thoughts or wishes in people's hearts.  Ms. Cao asked: "That child" "It's a boy" Really? Ms. Cao couldn't help but feel a little excited, then felt sad again, and hurriedly asked: "How are you now? What does he look like?" "  Uh" Cao Yi hesitated and said: "I don't know, I was separated from Mrs. Xiu as soon as he was born, so the life or death of the child is unknown, there is no news" Ms. Cao was originally in high spirits and excited, but when she heard this sentence, she felt in her heart  Another basin of cold water.  The children are doomed to have a bad fate, and maybe they can't escape this "But don't worry, sister, they are searching with all their strength!" Ms. Cao closed her eyes, shook her head gently and said, "Follow them, you have seen it now, whether you are looking for it or not!"  It doesn¡¯t matter anymore.¡± The Queen Mother seems to be very open-minded, or it may be a helpless choice!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hangzhou Government Office, on the first night in Hangzhou, although the journey was tiring, Zhizhou Zhao You stood alone.  Watching the moon in the courtyard.  It¡¯s both looking at the moon and meditating!  Although Zheng Xie left, with Su Shi here, all the government affairs in Hangzhou were in order and the takeover went smoothly.  Cai Jing, the county magistrate of Yuhang and the new top scholar, came with him, so he knew everything about it.  Su Zizhan already knew him in Bianjing, but he was very interested in Lin Zhao, the magistrate of Qiantang County.  "In addition to being young and promising, causing great trouble in Hangzhou, what interests him even more is a letter from Qingzhou.  It was written by my friend Ouyang Xiu, saying that he saw something familiar in Lin Zhao.  He knocked on Zhao Yanjia? There was a lot of contact opportunities with Lin Zhao to entrust him to confirm the verification.  Ouyang Xiu talked about the origin of that thing.  ?br/>??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? birds of a feather flock together, the iron-faced censor Zhao Zhizhou has a close relationship with Bao Longtu, who was famous in the world at that time, and he also heard some secret things back then Ouyang Xiu mentioned this, Zhao Munmu ï¾TuªÊcheckþì? Could it be that back then Many years have passed, and times have changed. Some things are better kept in the heart forever.  But like Ouyang Xiu, he couldn't help but be a little curious. At this moment, he could only be curious "Master, it's autumn already, be careful of catching a cold!" Mrs. Zhao appeared behind him at some point and put a cloak on him.  "Well!" They have been an old couple for decades. Mrs. Zhao could tell that Zhao Noon's garden was full of sparrows, so she comforted her: "Don't think so much, as long as it doesn't go against your heart, it's not like this all these years.  Well." ?"Doesn't it go against the original intention?" Zhao said, "But where is the direction of your heart?"

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 140: Missing Father and Mother, Missing Lin Lang

    Hangzhou, Meng Family Firm!  "Is this cotton?" Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were surprised when they saw the white flowers in front of them, like edellow.  Autumn has arrived, and those Arabs are very good and have been staying in the cotton fields to take care of them carefully.  Until autumn came, the first batch of cotton was picked in the Song Dynasty.  It was soon sent to the Meng family's house and Lin Zhao was asked to take a look.  "That's right, this is the cotton transplanted from Tianzhu!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Hey, I'll find someone in two days to make a small cotton-padded jacket and a big quilt for each of you. This winter will be very warm.  "Really?" Meng Ruoying yearned for this. Last year in Bianjing, she was very afraid of the cold, but she didn't even dare to go out!  "By the way, what happened to the tea tree I asked you to find?" Lin Zhao was very concerned about this matter!  Meng Ruoying replied: "We already have an idea. It is at the foot of the northwest mountain of Wengjia Mountain to the west of the West Lake. There is a round spring pool that does not dry up even in severe droughts. The locals say that this spring is connected to the sea and there is a dragon in it. One mile away from the well  There is a Shousheng Temple in Luohuiwu on the left and right side. There are some tea trees growing beside the spring and around the temple. It should be the ones you mentioned! " "Yes, that's right!" Lin Zhao was excited!  I couldn't help but randomly said: "Find a way to spend a lot of money to buy the surrounding land, especially the tea trees let's start planting tea too!" "Tea?" Meng Ruoying said: "But the market is not in short supply of tea in Hangzhou, not to mention the imperial court.  There is a method of discussing tea" The Song Dynasty initially implemented a cross-citation method to discuss tea in the southeastern region.  Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty began to study tea in the second year of Qiande. Later, thirteen tea farms were built in the six prefectures of Qi, Huang, Lu, Guang, Shu and Shou in Huainan, which produced the most tea, and in Jianglingfu, Zhenzhou, Haizhou and Hanyangjun, the tea distribution centers along the river  , Wuweijun and Qikou in Qizhou set up Liuque cargo services.  The government gathered all the tea purchased from various places in the Thirteen Punishment and Sixth Anniversary of Goods and sold them uniformly.  The merchants were ordered to pay the tea price at the Capital Warehouse and the Yanjiang Warehouse, or to import grain and grass from the northwest border, and receive discounts at preferential prices, and issue coupons, called cross-invoices. With the introduction, they could go to the Thirteenth Punishment Yanjiang Warehouse to receive a fixed amount of tea.  sell.  It seems like a very reasonable policy.  But there are problems with implementation.  The businessmen behind the tea were manipulating the price of grain and losing money to the state. After the residents along the border received the tea, they could not go to the southeast to receive the tea. They had to sell the tea to the Jiaoyin shop in the capital at a low price. They were exploited and therefore did not want to be included.  Grain and grass are collected and referenced.  It is difficult to implement the law of cross-examination.  In the fourth year of Jiayou's reign, Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty abolished the Southeast tea trade and relaxed the ban on trade.  Trade means collecting rent taxes from tea plantation households and commercial taxes from merchants, and allowing free trade.  Despite this, tea cultivation and trade were restricted and heavily taxed.  This is exactly what Meng Ruoying is worried about.  In fact, tea drinking is very popular in the Central Plains.  This is especially true in the northwest grassland region.  Firstly, it is influenced by the living habits of the Han people, and secondly, drinking tea does help the nomadic people who eat beef and mutton.  Beef and mutton are inevitably greasy, but tea is refreshing and a good way to relieve greasiness. It has been very popular in the northwest since the Sui and Tang Dynasties.  But now in the Song Dynasty, it is forbidden to transport tea out of the country.  Lin Zhao deeply regrets this.  It would be very good if the tea could be transported to the northwest and sold to the Xixia and Liao Kingdoms, or to the Tibetan tribes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.  There was the Ancient Tea Horse Road in later generations, but I don¡¯t know if it has anything to do with it.  Lin Zhao felt that since there is a shortage of tea in the northwest and a shortage of horses in the Central Plains, why not mutual benefit? If this matter is done properly.  It¡¯s a double benefit!  Lin Zhaodao: "Don't worry about the quality of these teas. They can definitely beat those produced in other states and counties in the south. As for taxation just be patient in the beginning. Even if we make less money, the profits later will be very objective." "Since  So, I'll get started!" Meng Ruoying has absolute trust and confidence in Lin Zhao.  "Also. Regarding the brewing, I specially invited some brewing craftsmen from Shanin, plus some improvements of mine" Lin Zhao sighed: "The spirits should be much better than the ones brewed before!" "Then I will do it now.  Find a place to build a workshop!" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "There is a ready-made one. Zhao Shiju used to have one in Yuhang County. Although it was used to hide people's eyes, the things inside were quite complete. Now it is a land of no one.  Let¡¯s just take over!¡± ¡°Well, if there¡¯s such a good thing, don¡¯t miss it!¡± Lin Zhaodao: ¡°By the way, my cousin is planning to open a restaurant by the West Lake, how are you thinking about it?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s open it, or else.  I'm really bored with my free time!" Gu Yuelun was very honest. The reason why he came to Hangzhou was more to meet Lin Zhao. As for opening a restaurant, it didn't matter.  "Hehe, then get started!" Lin Zhao chuckled and said, "Iinstruct people to make cotton-padded clothes and quilts for you!" "Then, we'll wait!" Looking at the two  With a smile on the beauty's face, Lin Zhao's heart moved and he said to make cotton-padded clothes and quilts.  First of all, Mu Sihong should be given a set because he almost died and suffered sequelae after being injured.  The doctor has already said that the lung lobes are injured.??, the sequelae of coughing are unavoidable, especially in the severe cold of winter.  Therefore, the first thing that comes to mind is to keep Mu Sihong warm.  How can we take the kindness of a beauty lightly? Just thinking of this, Lin Zhao planned to see Mu Sihong.  Unexpectedly, Manager Li hurriedly came to report halfway. Mu Sihong was packing her things and preparing to leave.  Leaving? Where is she going? And the injury doesn¡¯t seem to be completely healed!  Lin Zhao was suddenly a little anxious, took a walk and took two steps, and hurriedly entered the courtyard where Mu Sihong admired.  Before entering the door, I heard Yutong say: "Miss, what are we doing in such a hurry?" "What are we doing staying here? Let's just go back and forth from where we came from!" Mu Sihong sighed leisurely.  "Miss, but you treat Mr. Lin" Yutong was very puzzled by what his lady had done.  Mu Sihong shook his head gently and said: "Yutong, I have thought a lot these days. My previous thoughts were too much and I had too many extravagant hopes Mr. Lin is now the county magistrate, and he still has a title. How can I have such extravagant hopes with my background?"  "Obviously, the sensitive Mu Sihong thinks a lot and thinks very far!  Yutong said again: "Why should the young lady care if it's not just because of the burden? It seems that Lin Zhao doesn't seem to take this seriously." "He doesn't care, but I can't care" Mu Sihong shook his head and said  : "It's just a romantic world, but you know better than us what my grandfather and parents are doing. I don't want him to be gossiped about by others because of me in the future, and I don't want this to become a stain on him and affect his career.  " "Miss, the young master seems to be interested in you!" Yutong was a little anxious. The lady has suffered a lot of grievances over the years, and now she is finally going to find a good home.  It would be a pity if we missed it like this.  "But he never said it He has Miss Meng, that girl Yuelun, who is far above me, so why should we make it difficult for him?" Speaking of this, Mu Sihong seemed helpless,  And seems very sensitive.  After a long time, he sighed again: "Sometimes, to love someone, you don't have to be with him!" Lin Zhao heard it clearly outside the door, but he didn't expect that one of the most ridiculous fallacies in his previous life actually came from Mu Si.  The words came out of Hong's mouth.  How could this be? It is a great shame for a man to make a woman so sad and entangled.  Speaking of which, I really blame myself for being careless. Why didn't I make it clear that there was something wrong? Lin Zhao immediately pushed the door open and opened with a crash. Mu Sihong was startled and looked at Lin Zhao in surprise, her eyes suddenly a little confused.  It¡¯s complicated.  "Yutong, you go out first!" Yutong saw Lin Zhao's solemn expression and stared closely at his young lady. As for what will happen next? It's unknown. In short, it should be a good thing.  Yutong left happily, hoping that something good would happen inside.  "Mr. Lin" Mu Sihong pondered for a long time before speaking slowly Lin Zhao nodded lightly and said, "Are you in such a hurry to leave?" "Mr. Lin I" Mu Sihong opened her mouth,  I didn't even know what to say.  "A person's dignity is given by himself. There is no need to belittle oneself. I have never looked down on anyone, especially you!" Lin Zhao said: "You were still young at that time. How could you be able to do things that your grandparents and fathers did?"  As for living in the world, it is a last resort. On the contrary, the courage to sacrifice and endure hardships to avenge your family is really commendable. I appreciate this very much. " "Master Lin you really don't care?" Mu Sihong stared intently.  Looking at Lin Zhao, he wanted to find the most authentic answer from his eyes.  Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "There is no need to doubt this!" "But" Mu Sihong was moved, but she had concerns in her heart.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "It's nothing but if a man can't even protect his own woman, how can he have the dignity to live in this world? If you follow me, no one else can even think of hurting you, and they can't even think of using you to hurt him. I'm here for everything."  "What are you worried about?" "It's my fault that I didn't speak clearly before!" Lin Zhao said sincerely: "I originally planned to wait until you recovered from your injury before speaking, but it seems that I can't wait any longer" "Lin  Young Master" Mu Sihong looked at Lin Zhao infatuatedly, unable to speak even when the words came to her lips.  Lin Zhaodao: "Do you still remember those lantern riddles you gave me in Jiangning? I was asked to write the answer to the last lantern riddle, but I didn't write itit took so long that I'll tell you now!" As he walked to the table,  He took out his pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and wrote on a piece of white paper: Eight eyes are still open, enjoy the wind, the moon, and the rainbow After a period of practice, Lin Zhao's calligraphy has made great progress.  Each line of writing is flowing and flowing, very smooth.  The content is self-evident, and the thoughts that should be expressed are already vividly written on the page.  Then he put down his pen and looked at the beauty quietly.  Mu Sihong¡¯s eyes fell on the white paper, and her eyes suddenly became hazy, and she couldn¡¯t help butWith tears streaming down her face, she put a pen on the paper and wrote: My thoughts are with you, I miss your father, my mother, and Lin Lang!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 141: The Beginning of Love

    This is the understanding of the heart, this is the perfect match!  With eight eyes open to admiration, I admire the wind, the moon, the osmanthus, and the rainbow; with ten thoughts, I miss my father, my mother, and Lin Lang!  A wonderful couplet expressed each other's thoughts. The two just stared at each other in silence.  The two of them are in deep love, and silence is better than sound at this time!  They became connected because of lantern riddles, and they are destined to fall in love because of lantern riddles, and they will be destined for life!  After a long time, Lin Zhao stepped forward and gently took Mu Sihong into his arms, and said softly: "Actually, I was very curious about you when we were in Jiangning! The lantern riddles are written so delicately and meticulously that they are elusive. I  I was just wondering, what kind of woman would she be to be so smart and talented?" "Have I let you down?" Mu Sihong leaned quietly in Lin Zhao's arms, and she finally felt Meng Ruoying's love for her that day.  How sweet it is to be happy and recall the past together.  "How could it be?" Lin Zhao chuckled softly and said, "When I saw you for the first time on the flower boat in the West Lake, I knew that my guess was right. She is really a kind-hearted woman." Mu Sihong also said: "Back then, I knew that my guess was right.  I was also guessing, wondering who he was who could guess several of my lantern riddles in a row? I didn¡¯t get to see him during the Lantern Festival, which was a pity Later, when I knew the young master¡¯s identity"  Then, Mu Sihong paused in silence, and said with hesitation and sobs: "I'm sorry, when I knew the identity of the young master, the first thing I thought of was to use When I later had conflicts with Chen Hong and Zhao Zhongshan, I did that on purpose  I'm sorry, I'm sorry" Mu Sihong kept apologizing and blamed herself very much. The reason why she still planned to leave even though she loved Lin Zhao deeply.  There is a very important reason for this. She feels that she has deceived Lin Zhao and is a bad woman. She feels that she cannot get over this hurdle!  "It's over, don't worry about it!" Lin Zhao comforted softly: "I know this, and I understand it. And I am willing to be used by you, not just this time, but for the rest of my life" "Young Master  " Mu Sihong was so moved that a man could be so tolerant, what more could he ask for? Lin Zhao's forgiveness undoubtedly opened his heart, at least he wouldn't have to worry too much in the future!  Lin Zhaodao: "You promised to let me stay on the flower boat that day. I know that this is not just an exchange of interests, but also something you are willing to do, right?" The corners of Mu Sihong's mouth twitched and she smiled slightly, a little shy and a little shy.  What Lin Zhao said is absolutely correct.  In order to confuse others, Lin Zhao kept telling him about the sleeping flowers and sleeping willows.  Such an approach would be a great damage to a woman's reputation, but Mu Sihong agreed without any worries.  She readily accepted all kinds of rumors, and her direct ambiguity with Lin Zhao seemed to be a very happy thing.  Lin Zhao's woman.  This is the identity she dreams of.  To be honest, on the flower boat, the lonely man and the widow still observed the etiquette.  But Mu Sihong had a vague shy thought in her heart. If Lin Zhao really wanted to do something to her at that time, he probably wouldn't refuse!  Lin Zhao continued: "Actually, I have fallen in love with you without knowing it. I just don't know your thoughts, so I don't dare to rush That day on the Lei Feng, you blocked the knife to save me. You put your own life and death aside.  . I understand everything Now I want to tell you that from now on, you are my woman, and I will protect you for the rest of my life!" After the direct explanation, Mu Sihong was moved again.  What a mess.  "When will you come back to Jiangning with me to meet my uncle? He will definitely be happy." Lin Zhao chuckled, wondering how his uncle would react when he found out that he had a woman.  "Is this could it" Mu Sihong knew that Lin Zhao's parents died when he was young, and he was raised by his uncle. His status is self-evident.  Although I am not an ugly woman without salt.  But because of her background, meeting her parents-in-law like this seemed a bit Mu Sihong couldn't help but feel a little afraid.  Lin Zhao lowered his head and saw, knowing what the beauty was thinking, he gently stroked Mu Sihong's black hair and comforted: "Don't worry, family background is nothing. My uncle and I used to be servants of the Meng Mansion.  It¡¯s not high, so these false things don¡¯t matter. Don¡¯t worry, your uncle and aunt are easy-going people and they will definitely like you As long as you respect them in the future, they will love you more than they love me! "  "It is a daughter-in-law's duty to honor her parents-in-law!" After her identity was confirmed, Mu Sihong became even more shy.  "Well, after I inform my uncle and aunt, I will give you a title" The words of parents who ordered matchmakers were very important in ancient times. Lin Zhao did not dare to accept it easily before informing Gu Qi.  concubine.  And Lin Zhao was a little embarrassed about this issue. Logically speaking, Mu Sihong must be given a status.  But things like birth and family background are not inevitable. It is impossible to not care about it at all, especially the status of his legitimate wife.  Being in the officialdom and being a person with a title, he can barely be considered a noble. Naturally, he does not dare to be careless about marriage.  &nbspMu Sihong obviously understands this truth. She is self-aware and is satisfied to be treated like this by Lin Zhao. As for the other things, she doesn¡¯t care much about it, and she is not willing to make Lin Zhao embarrassed by it. She said: "Young master, don¡¯t bother.  Mu Sihong is satisfied to be treated like this by the young master. As for the use of the title of Lao Shizi The Nu family knows that the young master's wife must be from a famous family, which will be of great help to the young master's future!  The slave family has no extravagant expectations, and would be flattered to have the title of concubine. Even if it means nothing, the slave family does not care about anything else. They only hope that the master can love the slave family and be able to keep a share if he has a wife or other concubines in the future.  My love to you!" Mu Sihong said it very realistically and sincerely. This was her truest thought.  Maybe it¡¯s because a loved one was killed and I have always lacked a sense of security. Maybe it¡¯s because I have been wandering for too long. I especially hope to have a warm harbor where I can dock and pray for some care.  Now that these have been obtained, that is enough. As for the others, they are no longer so important.  Not only due to reality, but also due to Mu Sihong's nature.  As Lin Zhao's first woman, it is naturally very good to have such self-awareness and such clear self-positioning!  At least it has made a good start in terms of peace and quiet in the back house.  Seeing that Mu Sihong was so sensible, Lin Zhao felt even more apologetic and said, "Don't worry, I won't wrong you, and I will treat you well in the future!" In fact, although Mu Sihong showed his true feelings in this matter,  In fact, isn't it unintentionally just playing hard to get? Now that you know your destiny, this is a fact that cannot be changed. If you continue to fight for it, it will lose its meaning.  Instead of doing this, it is better to give up from the beginning in order to gain guilt and love from your husband.  Fortunately, he only has himself now. In the future, there will be more and more women around Lin Zhao. At that time, the husband's favor will be the most important thing.  Seeing that it was still early, Lin Zhao said: "Let's go to the West Lake!" "What are we going to the West Lake for?" Mu Sihong was a little puzzled. After receiving Lin Zhao's reply and such love, she had no intention of leaving, but  Nui Wai Wai accompanied her husband.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Of course we are revisiting our old place. Today is a good day for us. Wouldn't it be a pity not to go to the West Lake to see it or to go back to the flower boat to tour the West Lake? Where do our most beautiful memories begin? At this beautiful moment, naturally,  It¡¯s going to be frozen there!¡± After saying this, Lin Zhao suddenly realized that there were no cameras in ancient times Alas, some beautiful scenes are destined to be frozen in memories.  This proposal was an excellent one, and Mu Sihong was heart-beating, so naturally she would not refuse it.  They had spent a long time there on the West Lake Flower Boat, but it had never been so sweet. It would be great to go and experience it.  The carriage was at the door, and the two of them set off together to the West Lake.  Looking at the background of Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong leaving, Meng Ruoying couldn't help but feel a strange feeling, a little uncomfortable.  Ever since Mu Sihong stepped forward to save Lin Zhao, she had accepted the possibility of Mu Sihong becoming Lin Zhao's wife and concubine.  When the two of them finally got together, I was really happy for them.  But when I actually saw this scene, I couldn't help but feel a little sad.  In ancient times, it was normal for men, especially powerful men, to have three wives and four concubines.  Meng Ruoying came from a wealthy family and had long been accustomed to strange things. At this moment, she was not jealous, but self-pitying.  She had already fallen in love with Lin Zhao unknowingly. That day on the Leifeng Mountain, Lin Zhao also showed his affection for him.  But there seems to be a piece of paper covering each other, which has never been revealed.  On the one hand, Lin Zhao has been too busy recently to take care of his children's personal affairs. Even Mu Sihong's incident was quite accidental.  As for herself, because her brother passed away, she had vowed to observe mourning for her brother Meng Ruogu for three years. Naturally, during this period, she could not talk about her children's affairs or marriage lightly.  What's more, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong were having a sweet moment today, so it seemed inappropriate to have to squeeze in at this time. It was obviously inappropriate.  Alas, it depends on when Lin Zhao will wake up and be willing to pierce this piece of paper. We can't let girls take the initiative, right? It would be best if there is an opportunity when. Meng Ruoying has already decided.  He was looking forward to it like a deer, imagining the beautiful scenes in the future "Sister Ruoying, what are you doing?" Gu Yuelun jumped out of nowhere and saw Meng Ruoying seeming to be contemplating with her eyes closed, with a hint of spring in the corner of her mouth.  The exuberant smile seems to be very happy, already immersed in it.  "Ah!" Meng Ruoying woke up suddenly and felt a little embarrassed. Her face turned even red, and Ai Ai couldn't say anything.  "Where's my cousin?" Gu Yuelun asked with a smile.  Meng Ruoying waved her hand and said: "Ignore him, let's go, let's go discuss opening a restaurant by the West Lake!" "Hey, sister Ruoying, didn't you say there's no rush in this matter?" Gu Yuelun always felt that Meng Ruoying was a little weird.  Yes, as for the reason Miss Yuelun, who has already had her first love affair, can vaguely guess that!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 142: Lang Qing and Concubine

    By the West Lake, a horse-drawn carriage was walking slowly, passing by the white sand embankment in the shade of green poplars! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Although the old horse is still young and has ambitions of thousands of miles, it still can't stop the aging of its body, its pace is already very slow.  If it were another owner, he would definitely despise it as useless and too slow.  Maybe he will be whipped again. As an old horse, this tragedy is fate and cannot be changed.  It is precisely because of this that the rogue horse is in a nervous mood, a little anxious and worried. It has been worried that the whip will fall from the sky and leave blood-red marks on its back.  ¡°Perhaps the pain has some meaning to it.  If one day, no pain is felt and the owner is too lazy to whip it, it means that life has come to an end.  Such a tragic situation will come sooner or later, and as an old horse, he knows this very well.  Although I have been pulling carts for half my life, I have been scolded and whipped by the grooms often, and I have suffered a lot of grievances.  But think about it, it is much better than those brothers who died on the battlefield. If you cannot be a hero, being ordinary is a kind of happiness.  The old horse was lamenting his fate, and seemed to have realized a "horse-born philosophy", so that he temporarily forgot that he might be whipped at any time, and even walked slower.  When it came back to its senses, it was terrified. I was afraid that there would be no good fruit to eat today, alas!  As I get older, I tend to get distracted easily But after a while, the old man realized that his worries were unnecessary.  The two owners on the carriage today were very different from usual. They were not annoyed by their slow pace, but looked very happy.  I even enjoy the feeling of walking freely It's really strange.  What a blessing today.  I unexpectedly met such a good host!  The horse turned his head as much as he could, and saw with his peripheral vision a man and a woman on the carriage embracing each other, with smiles on their faces, looking very happy.  The two of them were talking and laughing along the way, and they didn't even look out the window, let alone care about their own existence.  Hehe, if that¡¯s the case Ruma was pleasantly surprised.  It's rare to encounter such an opportunity to be lazy, so naturally we can't let it go. Anyway, people like it, so we will do it according to the master's wishes!  Seeing the green grass on the roadside, the horse's index finger twitched, wanting to feast on it!  So, without anyone controlling it, the horse slowly stopped, and then turned to the grass on the side of the road, where it began to chew.  It¡¯s already autumn.  There is not much green grass left, and I can¡¯t imagine the last moment of this year.  There is still this opportunity.  The horse took one mouthful after another, unwilling to waste this rare opportunity. God knows when the master wakes up, what will he do to him?  "I can't care about that much anymore. I'm going all out for this green grass meal today. I have to eat even if I'm scolded and beaten. You don't understand the persistence of foodies!"  The horse was wrong again. When his stomach was full and he was completely satisfied, the master still didn't wake up and gave no instructions.     Huh?  Are these two people really weird?  The horse couldn't help but hissed, and they had to be reminded. It wouldn't work if it continued like this.  The green grass is so attractive. If you continue to eat like this, your belly will burst Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong were pleasantly surprised. They took a carriage out of the house and came all the way.  When they arrived near the West Lake, Lin Zhao sent the driver away. With such a light bulb around, it was naturally inconvenient for lovers to whisper tender feelings.  Anyway, I have nothing to do, so I will spend some time with Mu Sihong today and let the carriage roam around the West Lake.  They were already deeply immersed in the sweet world in the carriage, and they didn't care at all, but they were actually missed by the horse pulling the carriage.  It¡¯s almost evening, the sun is setting, the lake is sparkling, and the red sun¡¯s afterglow is really beautiful.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Come on, let's go to the lake to watch the sunset!" The two of them got out of the car immediately. As for the horse and carriage, they were placed casually on the side of the road, unattended, and they didn't know what their mood was at the moment!  The two of them walked towards the lake together. Mu Sihong saw the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance and asked, "Husband, please tell me, what happened to Xu Xian and White Snake?" It turned out that in the carriage, Mu Sihong was looking at Lin.  Zhao tells stories.  Lin Dongyang was helpless, and when he didn't know where to start, he came to the West Lake.  The Broken Bridge and Leifeng Pagoda were already there, and the Broken Bridge stretched into the distance. Then the story of Xu Xian and White Snake came to mind, and he immediately told it to Mu Sihong.  Mu Sihong is an emotional woman. This is the time when tenderness and sweetness are strong, and she is particularly interested in this touching love story.  He is also more easily moved, and now his face is full of tears, and he is very anxious Especially when he heard that Monk Fahai flooded the Jinshan Mountain with water, and the White Snake stole the fairy grass to save her husband.The details are even more heart-wrenching "Later, I'll tell you the story later" Lin Zhao chuckled and pulled Mu Sihong on board.  The flower boat was parked on the shore. As early as when Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong were walking here, servants arrived.  Yutong, in particular, was very enthusiastic about this. Everything had been arranged and he was just waiting for his young lady and Mr. Lin to arrive.  The flower boat immediately left the shore, Lin Zhao took Mu Sihong into his arms, and they stood on the side of the boat to watch the sunset.  The afterglow is very beautiful, and the sunset on the horizon is particularly gorgeous, seeming to bless a pair of lovers who finally get married.  Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong cuddled up to each other, standing on the side of the ship, bathing in the sunset, their tenderness and sweetness even more warm.  "Tell me, what's the ending?" Mu Sihong buried her head in Lin Zhao's chest and kept asking questions. She didn't know why she was particularly interested in the story of the White Snake.  It seems that she is the infatuated Bai Suzhen, but unfortunately she does not have such superb skills.  And Lin Zhao was not as weak as Xu Xian She didn't understand for a moment that she was just longing for a love that was as steadfast as Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen Seeing that Mu Sihong was so curious, Lin Zhao replied: "  Later, Bai Suzhen was pinned under the Leifeng Pagoda by Monk Fahai!" "Huh?" Mu Sihong exclaimed. She wanted to hear a happy ending, but she didn't expect it to be like this.  This was very different from the good expectations in her heart, so she couldn't help but feel a little sad.  "Of course, the ending will definitely not be like this" Lin Zhao chuckled.  Mu Sihong originally looked anxious, but then she burst into tears and said with a smile: "It's really bad, what happened in the end?" "It turned out!" Lin Zhao chuckled and said meaningfully: "Bai Suzhen gave birth to a child at that time, named Xu Shilin.  , it was the Wenqu star in the world who came to earth, and later won the top prize, and when he returned home in glory well, Leifeng Pagoda fell down, and then their family was together." Lin Zhao didn't know how much he had omitted or tampered with!  To some extent, The Legend of White Snake was told in such an anticlimactic manner.  Mu Sihong was moved when she heard this, and said leisurely: "Lang Lang, is this story newly made up by you? Do Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen have these two characters?" "Uh Of course I made it up now, you  If it's Bai Suzhen, then I'm Xu Xian" Lin Zhao chuckled again, and then looked at Mu Sihong with a happy smile on his face, and said leisurely: "But we still lack a son from Wenquxing" Mu Si  Hong suddenly looked shy, and Lin Zhao was not polite and leaned over to pick up the beauty and enter the cabin.  At that time, night fell, the red candles were shining brightly on the boat, and the man was in love with his concubine (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 143: Flower Boat Lingering Night

    As night falls, the colorful lanterns of the flower boats are reflected in the West Lake. The water ripples and the lights complement each other, which is particularly beautiful.  Lin Zhao leaned over and picked up Mu Sihong and walked into the cabin.  The beauty looked coquettish and shy, which was expected, or something she had dreamed of, but when it actually came, she couldn't help but feel a little shy, even a little timid, and at the same time, she felt like a deer had been struck, and she felt anxious.  However, it is particularly sweet in my heart, especially Lin Zhao's words "Our son of Wenquxing".  What a blessing it is for a woman to have a child for the man she loves!  Thinking of this, Mu Sihong couldn't help but feel excited, her fair skin began to turn red, and her heartbeat began to accelerate.  Lin Zhao picked up the beauty and placed her on the bed. He reached out and touched Mu Sihong's back, then to the undulating mountains in front of him.  Hehe, it's taller, more elastic, and feels better than Meng Ruoying's.  With the movements of Lin Zhao's hands, Mu Sihong's delicate body continued to heat up, her breathing became more and more rapid, and the charming spring in her eyes became more and more alluring.  Lin Zhao continued the movement of his hand, gradually moving downwards and began to touch the beauty's private parts.  Mu Sihong let out a cry and completely slipped into Lin Zhao's arms. The atmosphere was just right. Lin Zhao stretched out his big hands and gently untied Luo Shang.  Pieces of clothing fell under the bed, and behind the brocade curtain, two figures fell together.  Mu Sihong¡¯s whole body was already hot and her pink neck and pretty face were already flushed, making her as charming as rouge.  A coquettish smile with a hint of shyness, and the beautiful eyes rising in her eyes are full of hope and charm.  Perhaps due to the subtle influence of the Qinhuai River in recent years, Mu Sihong looks more charming and charming at this moment.  More lovable.  ??Under the pink neck.  The snow-white chest also glowed with an intoxicating ruddy color.  A pair of undulating peaks in the west lost their restraints and became more straight and attractive.  The beautiful body is slightly flawed because of the scar on the left side of the peak, which was left when Lin Zhao blocked the knife on Leifeng.  Mu Sihong was quite sorry about this, but Lin Zhao said: "You don't need to mind, this is a testimony of our love, I like" He lowered his head and kissed the scar gently.  Mu Sihong's delicate body trembled and she was so moved that she was just about to say something.  Lin Zhao had already raised his head and kissed her.  The small mouth of the cherry was quickly covered by the large mouth, and then the tongue began to swim back and forth like a small fish. Mu Sihong's breathing became more and more rapid, completely intoxicated by the deep love.  Lin Zhao was also a little excited. After all, this was the first time in ancient times that he took the initiative to push a girl.  The last time I had a romantic night with Xiao Guanyin by the Liao River, I was in a daze and had no sense of autonomy.  At this moment, Mu Sihong¡¯s jade hands kept stroking Lin Zhao¡¯s thick back, when her fingertips touched the scar on his back.  For a moment, Lin Zhao's image of Xiao Guanyin could not help but appear in Lin Zhao's mind.  A moment later.  Attracted by Mu Sihong's delicate breathing and fragrant jade body, the fire continued to rise, and the heat was almost there.  The strong thing under her body was lifted up and headed towards the lush area of ??the beauty's private parts.  Mu Sihong suddenly felt something hot and hard entering her body, and couldn't help but cry out in pain.  Lin Zhao also clearly felt that a barrier was penetrated, and a red plum blossom bloomed under the beauty.  In a place where the Qinhuai River is soft and red and the wind and moon are boundless, Mu Sihong worked hard and waited for her chastity.  Coming out of the mud but not stained, just to leave a pure body for the one you love.  After several years of perseverance, he has finally achieved success today. Mu Sihong has no reservations and is willing to completely hand over himself to Lin Zhao.  The red candles swayed, maybe because of the shaking of the bed and the rippling of the flower boats in the lake.  On the bed, there was a red wave, and inside the brocade tent, spring was full of joy!  When the sun rises, the flower boat is still wandering on the lakeside. The sunlight shines on the pink curtains, and the red light shines in the house, making the tenderness and sweetness even stronger.  Lin Zhao woke up very early and was looking down at the beauty in his arms.  Mu Sihong is like a begonia sleeping in spring, her features are still delicate and charming.  There is a little more blush on her cheeks, making her look even more delicate and charming. This is the result of the moistening rain and dew last night.  The beauty is a little tired, and there is a faint pain in the corners of her eyebrows.  It is inevitable for a weak woman to feel uncomfortable when she first goes through life.  In addition, Mu Sihong had been seriously injured before and was recovering from a serious illness, so he could not withstand the excessive torture.  Lin Zhao is not the kind of person who doesn't know the importance of things. He has always cared for people, so he was not too crazy last night.  However, Mu Sihong's enthusiasm is far higher than expected. Although she is still a new girl, she has been in Qinhuai for a long time, and she knows some of the tricks and skills.  Now that it can finally be put to use, she will naturally not hold it back for her husband.  At first, I was worried that my husband would think that I was slutty, coy and reserved.  After discovering that Lin Zhao was very excited about it and liked it very much, he no longer had any worries and acted extraordinarily thoughtfully.  Although it is justOpened twice, but already extremely happy.  Lin Zhao was also very excited about this. He enjoyed the night quite a lot. Mu Sihong's performance was definitely a surprise. Thinking about the future, he will be very comfortable.  Lin Zhao looked at the sleeping Mu Sihong, couldn't help but smile softly, and caressed the beautiful child.  Just when he was about to move his body, he realized that Mu Sihong was like an octopus, with her legs still wrapped around her body.  With this movement, Mu Sihong also woke up. She first saw her husband's gentle smile, and then felt the strong light.  "Ah, it's already dawn, why didn't Lin Lang wake me up?" Mu Sihong was a little surprised and a little anxious.  For women, they all want to show their perfect side to the man they love. Naturally, they don¡¯t want their husband to see their disheveled hair and untidy hair in the morning.  However, I had consumed too much last night and was a little tired, so I snoozed for a while. Unexpectedly, it was daylight.  Especially since Lin Zhao was awake and could see clearly.  Mu Sihong immediately found that a pair of her breasts were still wrapped around Lin Zhao. Thinking of the love and affection last night, a shy but happy smile suddenly appeared on her face.  Then he put down his legs and moved his body, trying to sit up.  Unexpectedly, as soon as he moved, there was a pain under his body.  "What are you in a hurry for? Just keep lying down!" Lin Zhao gently caressed the beauty and smiled softly.  "But" Mu Sihong is a traditional woman at heart, and said: "I should get up and serve my husband, and I look like this" "This looks so good, I saw a picture of Begonia sleeping in spring for free  "It's so beautiful!" Lin Zhao chuckled and said, "As for the rest, don't worry so much. I don't have many rules here. As long as the beauty works harder at night, my husband will be happy!" "Well!"  Hong lowered her head shyly and moved her arm, just in time to touch something hot and firm.  After last night's entanglement, she understood instantly.  She couldn't help but turn pale, looked at Lin Zhao, and begged: "Husband, I'm afraid this will be" "You are a newbie, so your husband will naturally understand the pain of breaking a melon, and he will naturally cherish you. Take good care of your body, and after you recover, we will  During the war Hehe" Seeing her husband being so considerate, Mu Sihong was deeply grateful. She nodded lightly and said, "Okay, it's time to get up, otherwise you will be laughed at!" "Okay!  , Get up!" Lin Zhao lifted the quilt, and he was in full bloom. Under his exquisite body and snow-white skin, a red plum blossom was particularly gorgeous!  (To be continued

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 144: The Beginning of Young Plants

    When Lin Zhao and Lin Zhao returned to Meng's business at noon, Meng Ruoying clearly noticed the change in Mu Sihong.  Although she is just a girl who has not left the court, it does not mean that she does not understand anything. She still knows some things about her daughter's family.  Compared with the past, Mu Sihong's pale face looked more rosy, her eyebrows were much more charming, and she was even more charming.  In addition, the two of them did not return home all night last night, so it is obvious what happened.  Mu Sihong was finally able to see the moonlight after the clouds cleared. At this moment, Meng Ruoying felt a little shy envy and a touch of disappointment.  What made him even more sad was that Lin Zhao wanted to move.  Although the relationship between Lin Zhao and the Meng family is so close that they are almost indistinguishable from each other, at least they are still different now.  In the past, there was nothing wrong with living alone in the Meng family, but now that Mu Sihong is here, the situation is different.  ¡°It¡¯s a bit inappropriate to have a daughter-in-law and still have to live in someone else¡¯s house.  What's more, Lin Zhao is now the magistrate of Qiantang County, so the Qiantang County Yamen Residence is naturally his legitimate residence.  Mu Sihong moved over first as the first hostess.  Meng Ruoying was just slightly saddened by this, and it was hard to object. It seemed a little unfair to want to follow the past, so she had to give up.  Fortunately, there is still a lot of business to deal with in Hangzhou, especially cotton, wine making and tea. These must be discussed with Lin Zhaoduo, and there are many opportunities for contact with each other.  Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong moved into the county government office, and soon everyone in Hangzhou became well-known.  Thinking about the people coming and going on the flower boat a few days ago, young men and buddies were vying to show their courtesy, but in the end it was Lin Zhao who took the beauty home.  In this regard, the romantic scholars in Hangzhou can only sigh and have no choice!  Who is Lin Zhao?  We might have been able to stand side by side before.  Even a bit superior.  But nowit can only exist like a mountain standing still.  Thesis collection.  He can be compared with Su Shi; in terms of status, he is now the head of a county; in terms of achievements, he took the lead in putting down a rebellion.  Lin Zhao is young and promising, and is a rare young hero. He and Mu Sihong are also talented and beautiful, making them a perfect match.  A group of wishful thinking young men can only hate Yuekong, and the lakeside is filled with emotion.  Finished handling some business, and achieved positive results with Mu Sihong.  Lin Zhao was living quite a leisurely life during this time.  However, the holidays are always so short. When the emperor's imperial edict was delivered to Hangzhou, the busyness began again.  Lin Zhao and Cai Jing were summoned to the Hangzhou Prefecture together. Mr. Zhao Pian, the prefect of the state, and Su Shi, the general magistrate, seemed to have been waiting for a long time.  "Dongyang, Yuan Chang, you are here!" Su Shi greeted Yisheng.  Lin Zhao and Cai Jing couldn't help but look at each other, exchanging glances, and their hearts became a little more solemn.  Entering the room, Su Shi said: "The imperial edict from the official family has arrived!" "Oh? I wonder what the imperial edict is?" Only then did Lin Zhao and Cai Jing understand. No wonder they were so solemn.  It¡¯s just that the Hangzhou rebellion has been resolved.  What can the imperial edict say?  Why be so nervous?  Could it be that something big happened again?  ??Zhizhou Zhao Peng said leisurely: "Also came an official letter from the Regulations Department of the Three Regulations. The imperial court is trying to implement the Green Crops Law!" "The Green Crops Law?"  Lin Zhao and Cai Jing both had excitement and excitement on their faces.  However, the reasons are slightly different.  The famous Green Seedling Method in history is about to be put into trial, and Lin Zhao is excited to finally have the opportunity to experience it in person.  Cai Jing heard the news when he was in Bianjing, and he was full of hope and interest in it.  Of course, this may be the normal behavior of all young students who support the reform.  Zhao Pian looked slightly unnatural when he saw this situation, and said: "The imperial court selected several places for trial implementation, Jingdong Road, Henan Road, Huainan Road, and two counties on Liangzhe Road" "Uh"  When Mr. Zhao said this, Lin Zhao and Cai Jing naturally felt the unusual meaning in it.  Zhao Bian said: "Qiantang County and Yuhang County are the two counties that are trialling the Green Seedling Method on the two Zhejiang Roads!" Zhao Zhizhou was not very excited about this, and even looked a little sad.  After all, he is a relatively conservative official, and it is understandable that he is unwilling to take the lead in contacting the new law.  Now that the Green Seedling Method is being tried out under his rule, the situation is not optimistic!  The two county magistrates under my command are particularly in favor of the new law, and even spare no effort to support it, allowing them to take the lead in trying it out. I am afraid there will be a lot of troubles in the future, and there may be more troubles.  What's more, these two county magistrates are not ordinary people. Lin Dongyang, a man of great influence, and Cai Yuanchang, the new top scholar, are neither easy to mess with nor manage.  Can Zhao Pian be in a good mood?  Su Shi was not very interested in interrogating him. Everyone knew that this was a hot potato.  "These two are already well-educated. If it were anyone else, they would submit a letter to refuse, or make other excuses and refuse to cooperate.  Zhao Bian said: "I will leave this matter to you for specific implementation. I will do it myself."?Just cooperate.  "    "yes!  " Cai Jing is very excited. He has just been admitted to the top prize and has such a good opportunity to serve outside. It fully shows that the officials and the Prime Minister Wang value him. If he does it well, his future will be bright! Especially since he is favored by him, he is full of hope.  In an instant, Cai Jing was already thinking about how to promote it, how to benefit the people, how to have enough food and clothing, and how to achieve great results! Lin Zhao was also excited, but not to the level of Cai Jing after more than a year of experience.  He has seen a lot and understood a lot of truths. In comparison, he is much calmer and more mature than Cai Jing. He understands that the reason why Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi specially selected Qiantang and Yuhang County is obvious. They want him to be the second one.  People can make achievements and set examples of successful cases to stop the public and enable the smooth implementation of the new law. The vision of the emperor and the prime minister is very good, but Lin Zhao is also very hopeful, and he will not be blind to Wang Anshi's reform in his previous life.  I have some understanding that a reform that ultimately fails will often have many problems in addition to external objective disadvantages. Lin Zhao would like to experience it personally in this life and see what the situation will be like if Wang Anshi's reform is found.  What is the problem? Can we learn from the knowledge of later generations and improve it to make it successful? Thinking of this, Lin Zhao felt particularly regretful. Why didn't he study more history and read more books by historians in his previous life?  The books Wang Anshi commented on the reform will undoubtedly give him the confidence to speak out. Now he has to cross the river by feeling the stones and take his time! This is a reform that is crucial to future generations. Lin Zhao wants to do his part.  At least that's what he thinks now! Zhao Yan could probably guess what they were thinking, and said: "The trial implementation of the Green Seed Law is a top priority, but you should not rush the implementation process, and you need to implement it carefully and orderly!  "This is a reminder from a senior, a superior. Su Shi also said: "Haste makes waste, you must remember!  "I think the two superior feudal officials have the same worries! "Yes, I will follow the instructions of these two adults!  " Walking out of the yamen, Lin Zhao took a long, deep breath. When he looked up, he saw wild geese flying among the blue sky and white clouds. In the autumn of the second year of Xining, Wang Anshi's reform finally began. Where will it take the Song Dynasty? Lin Zhao was also thinking about it.  , what can you do in it? What role will you play in it? (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster updates!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 145: Chang Ping Cang

    Qingmiao originally means immature crops, and more specifically refers to the time when crops are not harvested before they mature.  In ancient times, the most difficult time for farmers was the lean period.  During this period, there was a lack of food and clothing, and life was inevitably difficult, especially in unfavorable years.  As mentioned earlier, in order to tide over difficulties at this time, people often have no choice but to borrow money from wealthy households and landlords.  After a good harvest, high interest rates will be paid.  If this continues, people's lives will become even more difficult. Once they cannot repay the principal and interest, they have no choice but to sell their land Over time, serious land annexation will occur.  The reduction of national taxes means that people cannot live and work in peace and contentment, which is not conducive to the stability and peace of the world.  In order to suppress mergers and increase national treasury revenue, Wang Anshi first formulated and implemented the Green Crops Law at the beginning of the reform.  In the second year of Xining, the Ordinance Department of the Third Department of Construction promulgated the Young Crops Law, which stipulated that households in all prefectures and counties could borrow cash or grain from the local government to subsidize farming before the harvest in summer and autumn every year.  The borrowers are rich and poor, and ten people are guaranteed to check each other.  The loan amount is divided into five levels according to the assets of each household, with the first-class household not exceeding 15 guan, the second-class household 10 guan, the third-class household 6 guan, the fourth-class household 3 guan, and the last-class household 500 guan.  The current year's loan will be repaid with the Spring and Autumn Taxes, and interest will be two cents per period.  Two cents, that is, 20% interest, seems very high.  But compared to borrowing usury from big landowners, the interest rate of 100% or even 200% is already considered very low.  If you only look at this content, it is indeed a good policy that benefits the country and the people.  Such a good policy.  Why did it end in failure?  This is what confused Lin Zhao the most.  Even if there is opposition from the so-called feudal landlord forces.  But if there is no problem yourself.  It won¡¯t be a complete failure, right?  Precisely because of this, Lin Zhao¡¯s mentality is more cautious. He wants to carefully understand, investigate, and then implement it, and is not in a hurry.  Autumn is the time when grain is harvested in the south of the Yangtze River, and there is no problem of shortage for the time being.  Therefore, large-scale implementation will not begin until the end of the year at the earliest.  In contrast, Cai Jing was more active and started working on it immediately after accepting the imperial edict.  Now the implementation of the new law in Yuhang County has begun in full swing, and it is at the forefront of the Song Dynasty.  As for Lin Zhao, he took advantage of the autumn harvest to patrol Qiantang County to get the most authentic first-hand information, and then cooperated with the implementation of the Young Crops Law.  The first thing Lin Zhao cared about was Chang Pingcang, which was a structure that had been set up since the early years of the Song Dynasty and was also the basis for the existence of Qingmiao Law.  The so-called Changping Cang.  The most important function is to stabilize food prices and stabilize the market.  Every time after a good harvest.  Because a large amount of new grains are flooding into the market, and because supply exceeds demand, grain prices will inevitably fall.  In feudal society, there was a saying that the low price of grain hurt farmers. At this time, in order to ensure the interests of the people who had worked hard for a year, Chang Pingcang would purchase grain at a price slightly higher than the market price. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? At the same time, it can also play a role in maintaining the balance of supply and demand and stabilizing the market.  In terms of pure motivation and effect, the existence of Chang Ping Cang is very beneficial.  But in fact, for a seemingly shiny thing, many unexpected things often happen.  Perhaps it is because the existence of shining points covers the shortcomings behind it so well that people fail to notice it in time.  When Lin Zhao arrived at Changpingcang in Qiantang County, a petty official hurriedly greeted him. He was very attentive and seemed a little flattered.  As for the specific official position of the junior official, Lin Zhao couldn't understand it for a while, and even the junior official himself was a little confused.  Because Changpingcang is a weird organization in terms of organizational structure. Changpingcang is a yamen under the jurisdiction of Sinong Temple, but all funds must come from the third division in charge of taxation and finance. ? And Changpingcang is located in a local area and is under local jurisdiction, so its ownership and organizational structure are particularly complicated.  That's it, it doesn't matter on weekdays, but when it comes to finances, problems immediately arise.  Because according to the operating mode of Changpingcang, it is a non-profit organization. If you buy at high prices and sell at low prices, you will lose money in the long run.  Who should bear these shortfalls?  Changpingcang also requires a large amount of funds for the purchase of grain and daily operations.  But Sinong Temple is a Qingshui Yamen and very poor!  As for the three departments in charge of finance, the situation itself is not optimistic. The economic situation of the Song Dynasty has never been good, and the three departments in charge of national financial management are not easy at all.  When you have a little more money, the funds from Changpingcang can be allocated.  Once Sansi had no time to take care of himself, Chang Pingcang was like a child without a mother, struggling to make ends meet.  The situation is far worse than this. Even if the three companies allocate funds, it will still bePassing through places.  All states and counties are not fuel-efficient. After some exploitation, how many of them will actually reach Chang Pingcang's hands?  If things go on like this, a vicious cycle begins, Changpingcang gradually becomes unable to make ends meet, and is on the verge of bankruptcy.  This time, Wang Anshi¡¯s reform, especially after the promulgation of the Green Crops Law, the previously unknown Chang Pingcang was finally put to use and came back to life.  The arrival of County Magistrate Lin made the petty official's feeling even stronger. There was no such thing as a county magistrate coming to inspect before.  No one in Leng Yamen paid any attention to it, but today it suddenly looked radiant.  The frustrated clerk had already given up on his future, but now he regained hope.  Lin Zhao asked: "How many Changping warehouses are there in Qiantang County? How much grain is stored?" "Uh" the clerk said solemnly: "Back to the county, there is only one Changping warehouse in Qiantang County" "Only one?" Lin Zhao  Zhao couldn't help but sigh, could it be that the remote areas along the southeastern coast were not taken seriously?  He suddenly understood what the young official said next, and was a little surprised at the same time.  The clerk said: "Not only in Qiantang County, but also in Hangzhou, the entire Liangzhe Road is only found here." "What?" The whole result surprised Lin Zhao!  The clerk said: "That's true. Changpingcang can only be found where the state capitals of each state are located!" That's it Lin Zhao thought about it and understood the problem.  The implementation of Qingmiao rice relies heavily on Changpingcang, but its quantity and distribution area are obviously unable to meet the demand.  There are many people but few warehouses, and the geographical distribution is unreasonable.  For example, people from Liangzhe Road could never come to Hangzhou from places as far away as Yuezhou and Quzhou to receive money or grain for young crops, right?  Otherwise, the road transportation cost alone would be unaffordable.  From this, we can see that the content of the reform was negligent from the beginning, and it was doomed to be full of difficulties.  Lin Zhao asked again: "How is the grain storage in the warehouse this year?" The clerk was very proud of this and said: "Hangzhou has had good weather in the past few years, with good harvests every year. I bought a batch of grain at a low price before, and the inventory is absolutely  Enough." With this guarantee, Lin Zhao felt more at ease.  As for how to implement the Green Seed Law, and the issue of Chang Pingcang Lin Zhao felt that he should do something.  Just when he was deep in thought, someone came to report: "Magistrate Lin, someone from Bianjing is here" "Yes!" Lin Zhao responded, and when he was about to leave, a thunder exploded in the sky!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 146: Continuous Autumn Rain

    The person who came to Bianjing was none other than Mr. Yu Xuan, the accountant of Jiangnanju.  Lin Zhao is now the magistrate of Qiantang County. Although he is a small local official, there are many complicated things going on in the Yamen every day.  Especially when it came to a lot of paperwork, Lin Zhao found it very troublesome, especially since he was not familiar with ancient writing methods and document forms, which made it even more difficult to handle.  Now is just the beginning, there will be more things to come in the future, and the bare commander simply cannot handle it all by himself.  There are many servants and subordinates in the Qiantang County government office, but most of them come from the Chen Qi era. Their character is not guaranteed, and Lin Zhao does not dare to use them lightly, especially for urgent matters or involving secrets. He must have a confidant.  Only talented people can do it.  But now, Lin Zhao has lost his confidant, and there is simply no one available to him.  There are Su An and several good martial arts masters around him.  It's okay to let them go out to do some detective work or to protect people, but when it comes to paperwork and government affairs, they immediately get blinded.  Although Su An also comes from a scholarly family and is literate in writing, he has a specialization in the art, and it will be difficult to master it after a long time.  Moreover, they are now following his orders, seem to be very loyal, and have a close relationship. Could they be regarded as confidants?  Lin Zhao could only smile bitterly in return.  As for Yutong, although her martial arts skills are good, she is still a girl and it is not convenient for her to appear in public.  Besides, Mu Sihong also needs someone to serve and protect her, so naturally she cannot move lightly.  As for the men of the Meng family, they may be able to do business, but there is no way to deal with government affairs.  Talents, Lin Zhao is increasingly aware of the importance of talents.  If you want to make a big difference in this era, in addition to your own abilities and development, good talents and helpers are essential.  This is why, at all times and in all countries.  The reason why capable leaders still need excellent staff.  In troubled times, hegemony can only be achieved by having as many masterminds as possible.  The same is true in the peaceful and prosperous times. If you want to achieve development, you must have a right hand to assist you and have counselors to make suggestions.  These are long-term solutions.  It is impossible to make any major progress in a hurry. I can only say that I need to pay more attention in the future.  As for now, after thinking about it, Lin Zhao seemed to be the only one available to Yu Xuan.  Yu Xuan was a scholar and had been a scholar. He only dealt with documents.  There will be no problem with official correspondence.  During this time, the business in Jiangnanju was also in order, and Meng Ruoying and Gao Da received many praises.  It can be seen that this person has financial management ability.  Now that Hangzhou is implementing a new law, many things are related to financial management, and there will be a lot of paperwork to process.  Yu Xuan is undoubtedly a very suitable candidate.  The most important thing is that there is no problem with loyalty.  Yu Xuan and Ayun have a deep relationship, and he can be regarded as saving their lives. With such kindness, it is inevitable to be grateful, and there is no problem with loyalty.  Furthermore, Yu Xuan and his wife have no background, they are their own people from the beginning.  It¡¯s easier to use and start cultivating from scratch!  As for whether Yu Xuan can become a talent, it depends on whether Yu Xuan is a talent that can be made?  At least now, the only one who can choose the general is the dwarf!  But from an attitude point of view, Yu Xuan's enthusiasm is still very good.  It was only a little over half a month after the notice was given, and he came from Bianjing very quickly.  When he returned to the county government to meet, Yu Xuan's mental outlook had changed dramatically compared to last year.  He looks more capable and confident.  The traces of travel and dust are very obvious.  "Yaofu, you're here? You've had a hard journey!" Lin Zhao said hello with a smile.  Yu Xuan was standing by the window admiring the autumn scenery of Jiangnan. He grew up in Dengzhou in the north and had never seen the exquisiteness of Jiangnan.  When I came here, I was in such a hurry that I didn¡¯t even bother to appreciate it.  So I am quite involved at the moment.  So much so that Lin Zhao didn't notice when he entered the door, and only came to his senses when he heard the shout.  Turning around and seeing a familiar face, he immediately stepped forward and knelt down on the ground, saying in a deep voice: "Greetings to the young master!" "Yaofu, what are you doing? You don't have to be so polite!" Lin Zhao was a little surprised by Yu Xuan's reaction.  Yu Xuan raised his head and said: "Young Master has been so kind and merciful in saving me and Ayun, but I have never had the opportunity to thank you in person. I feel so guilty!" Lin Zhao hurriedly said: "Yaofu's words are serious. It's just a small effort, let alone you.  You and Ayun were wronged, and you should be cleared." Even so, Lin Zhao didn't care, but the gratitude and guilt in Yu Xuan's heart did not diminish at all.  The reason is very simple. Yu Xuan was in Bianjing at that time and had heard about the ups and downs in the court.  Especially the death of Tang Jie, I know a lot about it.  At that time, the rumors were very popular, and it was almost universally known that Lin Zhao was so angry that Tang Xianggong was demoted to Hangzhou because of this incident.  Yu Xuan didn't know the inside story, he just saw that it was true on the surface, and he believed it.  Thinking that it was because of himself and A-Yun that he had implicate his benefactor, Lin Zhao delayed his future in order to save them.  In this regard, Mr. Yu XuanThey both felt guilty.  When they went to Jiangnan to express their gratitude to their benefactor and express their guilt, Lin Zhao had already left.  Fortunately, Godard saw that the couple were homeless and asked them to stay.  Naturally, Yu Xuan and Ayun would not refuse. Zheng was worried that they would not have a chance to repay their kindness, so they might as well stay to be grateful and make up for their guilt.  Even if there is no salary, even if it is hard work and tedious work, they will work hard without complaining.  It is precisely because of this that Yu Xuan was able to let go of his pretense of being a scholar and became an accountant in Jiangnanju, handling accounts.  You must know that in the past, he had read the books of sages, was quite noble, and disdained financial management and business matters.  They thought so. Unexpectedly, Gundam took great care of them. Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun returned to Bianjing after the Lantern Festival and treated them even more favorably.  Gu Yuelun even taught Ayun his secret cooking skills. Such trust and kindness made Yu Xuan and his wife even more grateful and devoted.  Of course, Yu Xuan has always been thinking about repaying his kindness.  Therefore, when Lin Zhao's letter was sent to Bianjing, asking him to come to Hangzhou, he did not hesitate at all, and immediately hit the road and arrived quickly.  "Is Ayun okay?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  Yu Xuan nodded and said: "Everything is fine, thanks to the love of the young master and the two ladies, everything is fine!" "That's fine, I'm really sorry to separate you and your wife" Lin Zhao said apologetically: "I plan to live in Jiangnan.  If you can open a branch in Hangzhou, try to move Ayun to Hangzhou so that you and your wife can be reunited!" Yu Xuan shook his head and said: "Young Master's words are serious. If not for your help, my husband and I will never see each other again in this life. A few small things are not enough.  Damn it!" "Yeah!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "I'm alone in Hangzhou, and I'll have to rely on you for the rest of my life!"  There was a sound overhead.  Yu Xuan sighed: "The weather in the south of the Yangtze River is really different. It's already August, and there are so many thunderstorms!" "It's not surprising that thunderstorms come in August, but" Lin Zhao had a bad premonition in his mind.  .  Lin Zhao¡¯s premonitions were always good. He thought that with help, the implementation of the Green Seedling Method would be much easier, but he didn¡¯t expect that God would not give him face this time.  In August, at the beginning of the autumn harvest, it started to rain in the two Zhejiang areas.  The autumn rain seems to have fallen in love with the West Lake and the Qiantang River. From August to September, for two consecutive months, the autumn rain in Hangzhou has never stopped The mature crops in the fields were too late to be harvested, or they could not be dried, and they all became moldy and rotten  ¡­The situation is quite bad!  Although the situation is good for the time being, Lin Zhao, Zhao Peng, Su Shi and others are keenly aware that if the autumn rain continues like this, this year's harvest will be ruined, and the autumn and winter sowing will be delayed as a result.  It is self-evident what it means to have no harvest or reduced production for two consecutive seasons (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users  Please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 147: Prepare for Rainy Days

    September in the south of the Yangtze River is a time of crisp autumn air and pleasant scenery.  This year, it has become extremely cold and humid because of the autumn rain, and there is always a musty smell in the air, which is very unpleasant.  In the early morning, the autumn rain that had stopped at dawn began to pour again. Under the eaves outside the window, a rain curtain had already been hung for a long time.  The beauty is beautiful, but the onlookers have no intention of appreciating it, and even feel disgusted and sigh.  After getting up, Mu Sihong coughed repeatedly, covering her chest and frowning.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel worried. The sequelae of the stab wound were finally revealed. His lungs were damaged and he coughed whenever it was rainy. The current climate in Hangzhou made his condition even worse.  "Sihong, how about you go to Bianjing to live for a while first?" Lin Zhao felt that the situation might be better if Mu Sihong temporarily left Hangzhou and went to Bianjing, a relatively dry place, to recuperate.  Mu Sihong shook his head gently: "No, I want to stay in Hangzhou to accompany my husband!" Lin Zhao also sighed helplessly and suggested several times, but Mu Sihong didn't take it seriously at all.  He was very attentive and thoughtful at night, which made him feel very guilty.  "Well, I have asked Yutong to ask the doctor to take good care of you Also, the quilt has been made. It will be good for you to be warmer!" "Well, don't worry, husband, I'm fine!"  As a newlywed, how could Mu Sihong be willing to leave her husband?  The most important thing is that she wants to take advantage of this period of time to give birth to a child for her husband as soon as possible.  Firstly, this is a woman's dream, and secondly, it will help to stabilize her position in the future.  However, my health is very unsatisfactory, and I don¡¯t know how many years and months it will take to realize my long-cherished wish?  "Well, I have something to go to the Yamen. Stay at home and take good care of yourself!" Lin Zhao gave instructions and went out.  But I was thinking about it in my heart.  We must find a famous doctor to diagnose and treat Mu Sihong as soon as possible. The lung disease must be eradicated as soon as possible.  The continuous autumn rain in Hangzhou is very troublesome. Not only Mu Sihong's physical condition, but also the lives of the people in Qiantang are worrying.  If this continues.  I'm afraid something big is going to happen.  At the county government office, Yu Xuan reported to him the latest news about the disaster, and the situation was very pessimistic.  "Sir, Qiantang County's autumn harvest has only been completed by only 30%. A large amount of grain has been left in the fields, and it has been raining for days It has rotted!" "Thirty percent then Qiantang County's taxes this year" Yu Xuan shook his head: "I'm afraid of taxes.  It¡¯s not possible to count on it. Not only this year, because the autumn sowing has been delayed, next year¡¯s production will be equally serious Moreover, there may be a famine, and it will be necessary to open warehouses for disaster relief!¡± Yu Xuanzi¡¯s role is equivalent to that of the county government!  Master, just look at it now.  Still quite competent.  And his professional quality is also good. Not long after he took office, he has already handled all matters in an orderly manner.  "Open a warehouse for disaster relief? How much food is stored in Qiantang County?" Lin Zhao increasingly felt the seriousness of the situation.  Yu Xuan shook his head and said: "I have already gone to investigate, and there are not manyand some have become damp and moldy due to poor preservation" "Then what should we do?" Yu Xuan pondered for a long time and said: "It's raining heavily now.  The rivers are flooded and it is too late to transport food Not to mention it is raining heavily in the whole of Jiangnan The only thing we can hope for is Changpingcang! " "Changpingcang?"  When the heart beats, this thing cannot be moved lightly.  "Young Master This is also a helpless solution, but if we don't make preparations in advance, I'm afraid there will be famine and disaster" Yu Xuan suggested: "Young Master, you can first consult Master Zhizhou about his wishes? Then we can make plans!"  Lin Zhao also felt that it was necessary to communicate with Zhao Bian first.  When he arrived at the government office, Lin Zhao discovered that Zhao Zhizhou was standing by the window, looking at the dense lead clouds in the sky.  The rain showed no sign of stopping, and I was equally worried.  "Lord Zhizhou, Magistrate Lin wants to see you!" Only then did Zhao Pian come back to his senses. He turned around and saw Lin Zhao looking quite embarrassed, with wet spots on his forehead and shoulders.  Even with a coir raincoat and a bamboo hat.  Still can't stop the cold wind and autumn rain from hitting my face.  "Hurry up and bring a dry cloth and some hot tea so Dongyang can warm you up!" Zhao Pian has always been polite to Lin Zhao.  "You're welcome, sir!" As he spoke, a servant brought a dry cloth for Lin Zhao to wipe away the rainwater.  Lin Zhao took the dry cloth and wiped off the rainwater on his forehead and neck. When he lowered his head, he saw that his shoulders and chest were completely wet. If he wanted to wipe it, he would have to be disheveled. It was quite rude, especially for a serious person like Zhao Pian.  This is even more true in front of the characters.  Seeing that Lin Zhao was hesitant and embarrassed, Zhao Bian understood and said with a smile: "No need to be formal, dry off, drink a cup of hot tea, don't catch a cold!" Lin Zhao was not polite and unbuttoned his shirt.?Wipe off the water stains on your neck and chest.  The moment he unbuttoned his clothes, a flash of blue flashed across his chest, and the Rising Sun Jade Pendant flashed out.  On a cloudy and rainy day, the light was not good. When the jade pendant fell into his field of vision, a trace of surprise and confusion suddenly flashed in Zhao Pang's eyes.  Is this what Uncle Yong is talking about?  Zhao Pian was shocked and stared straight at Lin Zhao. When he wanted to see clearly again, Lin Zhao had already wiped away the water stains and put the jade pendant in.  After all, it was something left by his mother, so it was extremely precious. Lin Zhao kept it close to himself and rarely showed it to others.  Lin Zhao finished wiping the water stains on his body, and when he looked up, he found Zhao Pian staring at him with a strange look in his eyes.  This Lin Zhao suddenly felt a little unnatural, and said: "Sir" "Oh?" Zhao Pang was really lost this time. After he woke up, he still looked at Lin Zhao intentionally or unintentionally, with thoughts in his mind.  Thousands, doubts, inexplicables, curiosity, shockmany emotions come to mind Could it be that there are flowers on my face?  Or does this old man have any special hobbies?  Lin Zhao's expression was very unnatural, and he couldn't help but cough a few times.  Zhao Bian was completely awake this time, and returned to his usual seriousness, saying, "Dongyang, drink tea and warm yourself up!" "Well, okay!" Lin Zhao collected his attention this time, picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp.  Zhao Pian asked: "Dongyang, what's the matter here?" Lin Zhao then said: "Sir, it's like this. The autumn rains have been continuous recently, and the autumn harvest has been seriously affected. Sowing has been delayed because of this, and the situation continues like this. Wait until next year  " Before he finished speaking, Zhao Huan understood and nodded: "What Dongyang said is true, I have the same worries, and I am worried about this!" "I have already investigated the harvested grain in Qiantang County.  Thirty percent" Lin Zhao said worriedly: "The rain is still falling, and the autumn sowing has been delayed. By next spring, summer there may be a famine in Qiantang, and even Hangzhou!" This is also something that Zhao Pian is extremely worried about.  I know that Lin Zhao is by no means an alarmist.  Even though Hangzhou has been a land of plenty since ancient times.  It is very rich, but it cannot withstand almost no harvest for two consecutive seasons.  Large households or wealthy families may have some food, and the situation may be better.  It will be the ordinary poor families who will suffer, and their lives will be miserable beyond words.  The most worrying thing is the situation of people selling their land and going out to eat.  This is exactly the problem that Wang Anshi's reform aimed to solve.  Suddenly, a perfect opportunity seemed to appear in Hangzhou, which was very suitable for implementing the Green Seedlings Law.  But there is a prerequisite, the situation must be stabilized. If the young people¡¯s money is lent out and the people are unable to repay it, problems will arise again.  Lin Zhao didn't think so much for the time being.  First of all, stabilizing people's lives is the most important thing.  Zhao Pian said: "What you have seen is only Qiantang County. The situation in the entire Hangzhou is even worse. By then, not only Hangzhou, but also the entire Zhejiang Province will be famine. I am afraid the situation will be very difficult!" Lin Zhao replied:  "I'm very worried, so I came to ask Lord Zhizhou for advice. I'm afraid it's better to prepare in advance for such a situation!" "Dongyang can come to see me, I must have an idea in mind, right?" Although Zhao Pian is known for his iron face and integrity,  But after all, people mature with age, and he knew it as soon as Lin Zhao opened his mouth.  Lin Zhao knew that he could not hide it from Zhao Zhizhou.  He simply said directly: "I'm afraid we have to make preparations to open grain warehouses to provide relief to the victims." "But there is not much grain stored in the official warehouses in Hangzhou, I'm afraid" Zhao Peng also felt particularly troublesome because of this.  "Sir, there is grain in Changping Granary. I wonder if we can move it lightly?" "Dongyang really thinks so?" Zhao Pian was still a little excited.  Although he also had such thoughts.  However, there is not much storage in the official warehouse in Hangzhou. Now the demand for disaster relief is completely uncertain. At that time, the only way to use the stored grain in Changping warehouse is.  You must know that Changpingcang is located in Qiantang County and Yuhang County. In normal times, he, the magistrate, can be mobilized. He only needs to inform Sinong Temple and make additional additions later.  But the current situation is unusual. The emperor happened to issue an edict to implement the Green Crop Law in Qiantang County and Yuhang County. As a result, the grain in Changpingcang would not be used easily.  Zhao Bian was still struggling with what to do. Should he write to Bianjing and ask the emperor for an order?  He didn't have high hopes for this.  Originally, the local jurisdiction of Changpingcang was in his prefecture, but now, he had to seek the opinions of his two county magistrates.  It was a bit difficult at first, but now it¡¯s better. Lin Zhao said this himself, so things will be much easier to handle.  What's especially rare is that Lin Zhao has such thoughts, and he does not hesitate to put aside the emperor's orders in order to save the people.  And the approach is more rational and not blind! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Under the circumstances, Cai Jing, the magistrate of Yuhang County, was young and vigorous, and hurriedly implemented the Green Seed Law from the beginning.  As a result, we encountered this kind of thing at the beginning, and we still don¡¯t know what the outcome will be later.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, the implementation of the new law is also to enrich the country and strengthen the military, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. With such a serious disaster happening now, I still understand the priorities. I will write a letter to the officials later to explain." "Very good!"  Zhao Pian looked at Lin Zhao and nodded at him repeatedly, greatly appreciating the young magistrate.  It is very rare for someone at his age to be able to keep the people at heart at all times, and not only focus on improving his career, but simply care about the future.  The excellent quality is worthy of praise. Not to mention Cai Jing is the number one scholar, but now when compared with each other, they are instantly judged!  It was rare for this young subordinate to have such a heart. Zhao Pian felt that he had to show his support out of a public heart.  Coupled with some other reasons, Zhao Zhizhou was determined to spare no effort to support Lin Zhao this time.  "Don't worry, Dongyang, I am the governor of Hangzhou, and my responsibilities are absolutely obligatory!" Zhao Zhizhou said impassionedly!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 148: Shipwreck

    Lin Zhao and Zhao Pin's worries are definitely not unnecessary. The current situation in Hangzhou is indeed very bad for King Song!  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  In October of the second year of Xining, the autumn rain in Hangzhou has been continuous for almost two months.  Although the rain has gradually slowed down and seems to have stopped, the farming season has inevitably been delayed.  Many people look at the rice that is completely rotten in the fields and is completely sad.  When I returned home and looked at the bottom of the rice vat, I felt very sad.  Many people are thinking about where to borrow money, borrow food, and buy food.  Some people even think about running away or seeking refuge with relatives and friends if they really can't.  In ancient times, people had a strong sense of rurality. No one was willing to leave their hometown unless they had to.  In addition to these people, various speculations and rumors spread. At first, some people said that because there was something wrong with the sacrifice, the Dragon King of the East China Sea was angry and caused the heavy rain.  Later, some people actually said that it was caused by the lingering ghost of Zhao Shiju, who had committed suicide before. Some even claimed that he was the emperor, the prime minister had lost his moral character, and the sky dropped heavy rain as a warning.  The situation is far more complicated than imagined, especially at the critical moment when the reform begins.  There are local rumors in Hangzhou that it was the result of anger and resentment due to the new laws being tried out in Qiantang and Yuhang.  Fortunately, there were no heavy rain disasters in Jingdong, Huainan, and Henan Roads, so this rumor only spread in Hangzhou and did not affect the overall situation.  Faced with such a situation, Lin Zhao, who was well prepared, immediately opened a warehouse to store food.  Qiantang County became the first county in Hangzhou, the entire Liangzhe Road, or the entire Jiangnan region to start opening warehouses for disaster relief.  Outside the county government office, there was an endless stream of people who came to receive food. Before leaving, they expressed their gratitude to the court and their parents, the county magistrate Lin, and the King of Song Dynasty.  In response, Lin Zhao just smiled lightly.  The people are very simple.  They didn't know that the continuous autumn rain was caused by the intersection of warm and cold air and the rain belts staying in Jiangsu and Zhejiang for a long time.  When life is difficult, they may complain a few words or even believe those rumors, but as long as they are good to them.  Let them have enough food and clothing, and they will live in peace and be grateful to you.  "Young Master, it's right to prepare early!" Yu Xuandao: "There are more people coming to collect food today than yesterday. It seems that there is really not much food left in the people's homes." Lin Zhao nodded lightly and said, "But  One thing. There must be supervision and restrictions, and no one can pretend to receive it, or receive too much! " "Well, sir, don't worry, there is a limit, and each child will receive half of it, and it can only be one liter.  Only the poor can receive it." Yu Xuan replied: "Prior to this, my subordinates have conducted a survey and found that there are more than 21,900 poor people in Qiantang County." "Very good!"  This is very appreciated. Yu Xuan is a careful person, cautious in doing things, and considerate of everything.  The performance was quite outstanding.  Now it seems that I am lucky, I really pulled out a general from among the dwarves!  "But" Yu Xuan then looked embarrassed again and said: "It is completely possible to simply rescue more than 20,000 people, but if the number of people increases, I'm afraid" "What do you mean?" Yu Xuandao: "  According to the current situation, the wealthy and middle-class households in the city are not included in the relief. They can buy their own food to tide over the difficulties. However, there is a very bad situation at present. All major food stores in Qiantang County have closed.  Or maybe only a small amount of food is sold" At this point, Lin Zhao has completely understood that what these people do is just four words - hoarding!  ??In ancient times, when there was a year of disaster or famine.  Food will become a life-saving thing and become extremely precious.  The government or wealthy families will provide relief and help to show their virtue.  But there are always many people, especially grain merchants, who will seize such opportunities to hoard and make a fortune!  "If these people are just raising prices slightly, that's all they make."  However, profit-seeking grain merchants would not be so polite and would often drive up prices, causing people who were already strapped for food and had to pay a high price to buy grain, thereby making a fortune.  This kind of person is very abominable. They have existed in all dynasties, but now they appear in Qiantang County.  The situation was already very bad. If these grain merchants were allowed to take advantage of the situation, it would be even worse. Yu Xuan was worried about this, and Lin Zhao naturally did not want such a situation to occur.  "Is the situation serious?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  Yu Xuandao: "The impact is not too bad so far, but those grain merchants have ulterior motives. They are hoarding food while still purchasing grain. It won't be long before grain prices in Qiantang County soar! By the way, Meng's Grain Store is still operating as usual.  Selling grain at a fair price" Lin Zhao smiled knowingly. The Meng family was a scholarly family, and people had always had good intentions. They had been operating sincerely and kindly for many years, and had a good reputation.  Naturally, Meng Ruoying would not violate the ancestral precepts and take advantage of such a major disaster to make ill-gotten gains!  I told myself yesterday,A batch of grain was shipped from Jiangning. Lin Zhao knew that Meng Ruoying was using her own way to share her worries!  Yu Xuan reminded: "Master, it is necessary for Miss Meng to be careful, but the Meng family grain store is a thorn in the side of the grain merchants, a thorn in the flesh! Maybe someone will cause trouble behind the scenes, which will be detrimental to the Meng family!" Lin Zhao  He snorted coldly: "Humph, if you don't know how to live or die, you can just give it a try!" Anyone who dares to harm the Meng family under his nose will definitely not be treated lightly.  "Well, but you still have to be careful!" But with one sentence, Lin Zhao admired Yu Xuan even more, and at the same time, he secretly blamed himself for being careless. These things were a bit negligent.  The last time Meng Ruoying was kidnapped by Chen Hong, she had already encountered danger once. This kind of thing must not happen again.  Lin Zhaodao: "Since they have remained calm and haven't made any move yet, it means there is room for discussion!" "Young master, what do you mean?" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Let's talk to them!" "But for them.  You may not betray your face!" Yu Xuan was not afraid of refuting Lin Zhao's face, he told the truth!  "Don't be afraid!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Don't they just want to sell it at a high price because they are hoarding it? Then they will lose all their money and become bankrupt!" "Young Master, are you planning to?" Yu Xuan had already vaguely guessed what Lin Zhao was thinking.  .  Lin Zhao chuckled: "That's right, my conversation with Zhao Zhizhou is still a secret. They won't think that it will be unexpected when the time comes Hehe!" "Young Master is smart!" Yu Xuan also smiled, as you can imagine.  At that time, many people will be crying and sad.  Then he reminded: "This method is very good, but you'd better say hello to the officials and Wang Xianggong!" "Don't worry, I have already reported to the officials!" Lin Zhao was a little worried about Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi  What will be the attitude? I hope the memorial will arrive in Bianjing soon to see what the two big guys¡¯ replies are!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Near Suzhou.  The Jiangnan River is originally relatively gentle, but due to the recent heavy rain, the water surface has become a bit turbulent, making boating on the water much more difficult.  Recently, there have been fewer boats on the river, and not many people are willing to risk traveling at this time.     Of course.  There are always exceptions at any time, such as the official ships transporting official letters from the imperial court, or some really important things.  On the river, a large cargo ship sailed from north to south. The waterline of the ship was very deep, which showed that the goods loaded on the ship were very heavy.  Sailing in such weather and hydrological conditions.  The technical requirements for sailors and helmsmen are very high.  Seeing how smoothly and steadily the ship ran, it was obvious that there were extremely experienced masters on board.  The flag on the bow of the ship has been soaked by the rain and is a little blurry, but it can be vaguely seen as the word "Meng".  Yes, this ship is owned by the Meng family in Jiangning, and what is transported on the ship is food.  The Meng family's business involves a wide range of restaurants.  Cloth, grain, and shipping are all involved.  Recently, food has been in short supply in Hangzhou and the price is good.  Meng Ruoying planned to transfer some grain from Jiangning to Hangzhou, sell it at a good price, and help Lin Zhao.  However, the Meng family did not hoard and only made normal profits.  Recently, the water in the rivers south of the Yangtze River has increased, making water transportation inconvenient, but it is not very difficult for the experienced Meng's boat trip.  There are several masters who are very experienced and familiar with the water conditions of Jiangnan rivers and can completely control them.  It is for this reason that Meng Ruoying dared to transport grain from Jiangning.  The cargo ship sailed down the river from Jiangning.  After crossing Zhenjiang and entering the canal, we crossed Taihu Lake smoothly. The main dangerous shoals and difficult road sections have passed, and the next voyage will be much easier.  ¡°However, the master craftsmen did not dare to be careless. They still watched the water conditions and steered the ship calmly.  "Master Sun, there is a ship coming from the other side!" A boatman promptly reminded the helmsman, Lao Sun.  Lao Sun, wearing a raincoat, stood on the bow of the boat, squinted his eyes and took a closer look, and said: "It's a fast boat from the imperial court. Pay attention to this and be careful to avoid it!" The imperial court has laws, and government ships are especially used to transport official letters.  When the post boat passes, other ships on the river must give way to the channel in time.  Although the river is not crowded today, the tide flats and both sides of the river are wide. There may be debris as you get closer to the river, or the tidal flats may be hidden underwater, posing the risk of running aground on the rocks.  Therefore, ships will habitually come and go close to the center of the river, and ships traveling in the opposite direction will inevitably pass by.  Master Sun is very experienced in this and there is no problem at all!  But just as the post ship was approaching quickly and the two ships were gradually approaching, there was a sound at the bottom of the large cargo ship, and then it began to tilt!  "What's going on?" Lao Sun hurriedly called for someone to check!  "Master Sun, it's not good, the bottom of the boat is leaking!" When the boatman saw it, he was frightened."What?" Lao Sun was shocked. He was very familiar with this section of the waterway. It was impossible to hit the rocks. How could it leak if it was good?  Before he could recover, the ship tilted more and more seriously, vibrated violently, and then began to sink.  The boatmen were very frightened. It was impossible to plug the leak. The sinking of the ship was inevitable!  "Hurry, jump off!" The boatmen knew that if such a big ship sank, the whirlpool produced would be very large, and if it was sucked in, it would be fatal. Now there might be a chance to escape.  Master Sun couldn't help but smile bitterly, looked up to the sky and sighed, feeling deeply guilty, and now he had no face to go see the eldest lady.  The ship was sinking at an unimaginable speed. Master Sun knew that the boatmen who jumped in could not escape.  You might as well sink with the ship!  But his eyes accidentally fell on the river in the distance and saw a few black lines crossing under the water waves. Old Sun seemed to understand something.  He couldn¡¯t help showing a look of resentment, then picked up a piece of wood and jumped into the river.  The moment he fell into the water, he told himself that he must survive and get to Hangzhou alive to see the eldest lady!  The large cargo ship sank, forming a huge whirlpool on the river. Many boatmen did not have time to escape.  They were all sucked in, wailing, struggling, and disappeared in an instant.  The boatmen of the Meng family were not the only ones who were unlucky. The court's post ship was moving so fast that they didn't notice anything unusual about the cargo ship at first.  By the time it was discovered, it was already too late. Unfortunately, the cargo ship sank so fast that it was impossible to escape. It was directly involved in the whirlpool. As a result, there were a few more victims in the shipwreck!  Both the cargo ship and the post ship sank. After a while, some driftwood, cloth bags, corpses, and some books-like things occasionally appeared on the river. If you look closer, you might be able to recognize them as the gifts given to the emperor by officials.  Memorial!  Not long after, waves hit one after another, and these messy things either sank to the bottom of the river, or were washed away (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes  , your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 149: Everyone has his own thing

    The autumn rain was pouring, and the air was filled with a strong musty smell. The humidity and coldness made people very uncomfortable.  In a house in the south of Qiantang County, Zhang Ziheng, the owner of Guangji Rice Shop, suffered from rheumatism again.  In his early years, he traveled to Lingnan and northern Xinjiang, running here and there, and managed to save a family fortune, but he also became ill with rheumatism due to overwork.  Whenever it is a rainy day, my legs will feel uncomfortable and tight. I will take medicine and soak my feet in hot water.  Lao Wang, the shopkeeper of Mihang, stood aside and remained silent until the owner finished soaking his feet and wrapped himself in a blanket.  "Boss!" Zhang Ziheng leaned comfortably on the couch and asked: "How is the grain market?" Shopkeeper Wang replied in a deep voice: "Except for the Meng family selling at normal prices, all other grain markets are closed!" "Oh!  Zhang Ziheng responded and sighed: "Miss Meng is more courageous than me, the old man!" "My boss, don't worry. If the Meng family doesn't have Magistrate Lin behind them, they may not dare to go against Qinghe and the others!"  "Alas!" Zhang Ziheng sighed and asked, "How is the inventory of our grain store?" "In the whole Qiantang County, we are second only to Qinghe and Zhao's family." "How about we also open the door to sell grain!" Zhang Ziheng hesitated.  After a while, he said this.  Shopkeeper Wang was shocked and hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "My boss is kind and I know it, but we have no backing and we can't beat Qinghe! There are rumors recently that the person behind Qinghe has a lot of background and we can't afford to offend him."  Alas, I feel so useless when I think about it. I, Zhang Ziheng, just want to run my business, but there are people who bully the market and are forced to do such unreasonable things!" "My boss, actually" Shopkeeper Wang hesitated: "Actually this is also a good opportunity!  , we can also make a lot of money." "Old Wang, how can you think soit's all ill-gotten gains, how can you feel at ease!" Seeing his boss's serious objection, shopkeeper Wang immediately changed his words:  "Yes, my boss is right! It's just that the grain market in Hangzhou is now controlled by the Qinghe and Zhao families. If we are not careful, the family business that my boss has worked so hard to save may be destroyed in one sentence!"  Hitting Zhang Ziheng's weakness, he let out a long sigh and said: "Forget it, let's just wait and see what happens!" Zhang Ziheng is a kind person and has always been kind in business. Like the disaster in Hangzhou this time, many people hoarded.  Want to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune.  However, proprietor Zhang did not have this idea. He originally planned to open business as usual and benefit the people.  However, some people bully and dominate the market. If they don't obey, the family fortune they have worked so hard to save will be in vain, and they have no choice but to be forced to join in the mischief.  "Yes!" Shopkeeper Wang then said: "By the way. Magistrate Lin invited my boss to attend a banquet at the county government office tomorrow!" "Magistrate Lin, attending the banquet?" Zhang Ziheng was a little surprised.  "We are inviting all the grain merchants in Qiantang County!" Zhang Ziheng immediately understood that County Magistrate Lin was going to take action. He seemed to have some expectations in his heart and said with a smile: "Okay, I will be there on time tomorrow!" Shopkeeper Wang said goodbye  He left without shaking his head after going out.  Isn¡¯t it bad to make a lot of money?  Really!  It¡¯s really annoying to have such an old-fashioned proprietor at the stall!  Not long after leaving Zhang¡¯s house, shopkeeper Wang was walking with his head buried in his face when he suddenly heard someone shouting from behind: ¡°Isn¡¯t this shopkeeper Wang?¡± ¡°Brother Qin!¡± Shopkeeper Wang turned around and saw the familiar silk shop owner Qin Wu!  "It's a rare chance encounter. Let's go and have a drink together to get rid of the cold!" The two of them were already familiar with each other, and Qin Wu was very enthusiastic.  "Uh" Before shopkeeper Wang could speak, Qin Wu said: "Why, you have to refuse again? No face? You are very busy on weekdays. Your Guangji Grain Store is closed these days, should you always be free?  "Without any explanation, he grabbed shopkeeper Wang and left together.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Qinghe Grain Store is located in Qiantang County and even the entire Liangzhe Road.  It is even the largest grain store in Zhejiang and Fujian.  Naturally, they became the overlords of the Hangzhou Grain Market. It was easy for them to bully and control the market.  Because Zhaoji, the second largest grain store in Hangzhou, is only half its size, and Guangji, the third largest, may be less than one-third the size of Qinghe, so it is impossible to compete with it.  The backyard of Qinghe Food Store, Qinghetang!  "Brother, the county magistrate Lin Zhao invited all the grain merchants in the county to a banquet. I'm afraid it's not easy!" Lu Ji, the owner of Qinghe Grain Store, is in his forties, thin and not tall. He looks at  But he is very shrewd, especially his eyes that keep moving.  Being able to sit on the top spot as the number one grain merchant in Zhejiang and Fujian is enough to prove that this person still has two skills in business.  Lu Ji said: "That's natural. At this time, the significance of food is self-evident. It seems that the county magistrate is also anxious.""Then let's" It was Lu Ji's second brother Lu Shan who spoke!  "Don't worry, we are doing business normally, he can't do anything to us!" Lu Ji was very confident about this.  Lu Shan relaxed after thinking about his family background, and said with a faint smile: "Yes, it is the grain market that is in trouble now! That little girl from the Meng family seems to be against us out of pure intention, and that old immortal Zhang Ziheng  , As long as they behave, we have the final say in Hangzhou's grain market. " "Do you know how much grain the Meng family has in Hangzhou?" Lu Ji asked calmly.  Lu Shandao: "The Meng family doesn't store much grain in the city. Except for a granary in the south of the city that has five thousand stones, the rest can be ignored But I heard that the Meng family has shipped a ship of grain from Jiangning, which is quite a lot.  I'm afraid it will affect our grand plan! " "Huh, I'm afraid the Meng family's food won't be shipped!" Lu Ji snorted coldly, his eyes a bit penetrating.  "What the eldest brother means is" Lu Shan clearly noticed something. The two brothers had a division of labor, and he was responsible for taking care of things outside.  The eldest brother is responsible for controlling the overall situation, planning and taking action, and many things fall into place inadvertently, and the methods may be more diverse.  Lu Ji waved his hand and said: "No need to ask any more questions. Just continue to arrange for people to collect grain. It doesn't matter if the price is higher. As long as you have the inventory on hand, you can deal with them." "What about Zhang Ziheng? He is stubborn.  "Are you ignorant of the importance?" Lu Shan seemed a little worried. Although this guy was named "Shan", he was not kind at all.  "Zhang Ziheng is still the same as before, but he doesn't have the courage. He can't make any waves!" Lu Ji said disdainfully: "Just because he doesn't buy it doesn't mean that his people are not tempted! As for the Meng family's little girl, after all, she is a  Young woman, she doesn¡¯t know that the world is dangerous! She doesn¡¯t know that a good person must be a good person to the end!¡±  The sinister sneer in his eyes became even more penetrating.  "It's good that everything is under the control of the eldest brother!" Lu Shan felt more at ease knowing that, and then asked: "By the way, how will the eldest brother prepare to deal with tomorrow's banquet?" "This" Lu Ji pondered: "  Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll think about it again!¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recently, Hangzhou has been in the most demand  It's food.  The most worrying thing is food.  Ordinary people are worried that they will have no food left at home, and grain merchants are not at peace either, so their thoughts are more complicated!  Meng Ruoying has been feeling restless and worried these past few days.  Master Sun braved heavy rain and floods to escort a ship of grain from Jiangning, thinking that the voyage would be difficult.  Even though the boatmen were all experienced, Meng Ruoying was still worried.  When the cargo ship arrives in Hangzhou safely, her heart will calm down.  "Sister Ruoying, nothing will happen, don't worry!" Seeing this, Gu Yuelun had no choice but to comfort her, and the autumn rain continued.  The matter of opening a branch in Xihu, where Jiangnan lives, has also been put on hold.  ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but I always feel uneasy in my heart!¡± I don¡¯t know why, but Meng Ruoying, who has always been mature and steady, was particularly uneasy this time.  "Oh, it's been raining heavily for so long. The water in the river must have swollen. I should have told Master Sun and the others to wait a few days before coming back!" Meng Ruoying shook her head and said, "I can't wait. Most of the shops in the grain market are closed, and the people can't buy anything.  We should be hungry when we get food, and we don¡¯t have much food left!¡± ¡°Those people are really disgusting, hoarding money, and not having any kindness at all.¡± Gu Yuelun¡¯s thoughts are relatively simple.  Very angry at such unjust acts!  "Forget it, there's no way. Some people are just so mercenary But this way, he will be under great pressure!" Meng Ruoying, who came from a scholarly family, is very aware of the pressure Lin Zhao is facing now.  It was precisely because of this that she wanted to share his worries in her own way.  When Gu Yuelun fell in love for the first time, Meng Ruoying knew her cousin's thoughts very well and knew that Sister Ruoying did all this to help her cousin.  The little girl was very grateful and envious at the same time. She was a little annoyed that she couldn't do anything to help, and she felt bad.  For a moment, Gu Yuelun was eager to do something for Lin Zhao. As for the starting point, besides being his cousin, he seemed to have some other vague feelings.  Coincidentally, just as she was thinking this, Mu Sihong brought him a task.  We are now considered a family, and it is appropriate for us to move around a lot with each other.  Mu Sihong is a clever woman, she can only be Lin Zhao's concubine after all. As for the future wife, Meng Ruoying is very likely, at least in her opinion for now.  Therefore, I have always maintained a good relationship with Meng Ruoying on weekdays. The previous misunderstanding has been resolved, and Lin Zhao is the bond between them.They became familiar with each other and gradually became close friends.  "Sister-in-law is here!" Although Mu Sihong has not yet received the nod from Gu Qi and his wife, Gu Yuelun has already approved it, and the two have a good relationship.  "Yue Lun!" Mu Sihong said with a smile: "I'm afraid there will be something to trouble you tomorrow!" "What's the matter? Sister-in-law, just say it!" Gu Yuelun looked obligated and quite cute.  Mu Sihong said: "Tomorrow your cousin will have a banquet at his house. As for cooking, my skills are limited, so I'm afraid I'll have to work for you to help!" "No problem!" I finally have the opportunity to help my cousin, not to mention  It was his special skill, and Gu Yuelun couldn't ask for it.  After meeting Gu Yuelun, Mu Sihong went to see Meng Ruoying again and said, "Ruoying, thank you so much for the grain market!" "I'm just doing my business, how can I say thank you?" In front of Mu Sihong  , Meng Ruoying covered her ears and seemed unwilling to admit her motives.  Mu Sihong knew it well and said with a smile: "Lin Lang asked me to convey his gratitude on his behalf. He also said that you don't have to worry too much about the grain market. He has a way to deal with it!" Meng Ruoying felt a little sweet in her heart, Lin Zhao  When did you become so considerate?  However, it would be better if he said this himself.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 150: Temptation

    In early October of the second year of Xining, late autumn has arrived. In addition, the rain has lasted for a long time, making the south of the Yangtze River extremely cold and humid.  Today¡¯s situation is better. The dripping on the eaves is no longer a curtain of rain. The autumn rain that lasted for almost two months has finally ended.  The people of Hangzhou saw the long-lost sunshine and the long-lost blue sky and white clouds. Many people couldn't help laughing, clapping and cheering.  But after the cheers, there are still sad sighs and worries about livelihood.  "The rice jars in many people's homes have bottomed out, and they have taken out cloth bags and copper coins to sell and buy grain, only to find that many grain shops have closed down.  The reasons given were either that the shop was being repaired or that it was out of stock. Compared with yesterday, there was one more reason: the owner or shopkeeper was not here.  "Only the Meng's Grain Store in the south of the city is open as usual. There is already a long queue at the door of the store, and there is an endless stream of people arriving one after another.  Because there were too many people, most of the street was occupied, and passing pedestrians and cars could only move slowly.  When a family's carriage passed by, the window was lifted up, revealing two pairs of eyes. Two brothers, Lu Ji and Lu Shan, were vaguely visible, watching the crowds of people at the entrance of Meng's Food Store.  "Brother, the Meng family is still going on!" Lu Shan said: "If they continue to make trouble like this, our business will not be able to open!" "Why are you so anxious!" Lu Ji shook his head and said: "You should pay more attention  What¡¯s more, there are so many people anxious to buy food!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°Does the Meng family have that much food?¡± Lu Ji said, ¡°People are always weird. It¡¯s okay to have some things that you can¡¯t get.  People will be even more angry if they don't give it to him. " "Brother, it's not right for us to delay opening the market!" Lu Shan was slightly worried.  "That's true. It really shouldn't be delayed for too long. It seems" Lu Ji didn't say any more. His eyes were a little deeper, and he didn't know what he was thinking. After a long time, he said: "Let's go to the county government office. Lin County  The face must be given to the order. ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Magistrate Lin entertained guests in Qiantang.  It was considered a big event in the county. The grain merchants who received the invitation were very polite and respectful and arrived early.  Zhang Ziheng from Guangji Grain Store came here despite the pain in his rheumatic legs. He had high hopes for today's banquet.  It seems that County Magistrate Lin is going to take action, but he doesn't know what the outcome will be. It's really sad to be forced to violate his conscience and join in the evil deeds.  After taking a few steps, Zhang Ziheng saw a familiar face, but one he didn¡¯t want to see.  The Lu brothers from Qinghe Grain Store.  I originally wanted to avoid it quickly, but Lu Shan had already seen it first.  And shout out.  "Why did Boss Zhang leave so quickly? Don't you want to see us?" Lu Shan was not kind, and his words were direct and vicious, without saving anyone's face at all.  Zhang Ziheng knew there was no way to avoid it. Although he was very disgusted in his heart, he couldn't afford to offend these two gods of plague, so he could only respond: "Where? I am old and have bad eyesight. Please forgive me!" "How is Boss Zhang's business recently?  ?" Lu Ji asked softly when he saw this, his penetrating eyes looking straight at him, which was very compelling.  Zhang Ziheng was shocked and replied: "There is no inventory in the store. The autumn rains are continuous and the autumn grain cannot be harvested. The business cannot be done!" "Yes, everyone is like this. Let's think of a way!" Hearing this!  Satisfied with the answer, Lu Ji returned to his smiling expression.  Zhang Ziheng felt very uncomfortable and could hardly restrain his anger and dissatisfaction.  Fortunately, someone from the county government office appeared at the door and shouted: "Everyone, the banquet is ready. Magistrate Lin invites everyone to take a seat!" This person was Su An. He came out to greet the guests and to observe.  The grain merchants who came to the banquet swept their eyes over everyone, and the slightest detail fell into their eyes.  When everyone entered the county government office, the banquet had already been arranged in the hall, and Master Yu Xuan stood at the door to welcome them.  As for the fact that County Magistrate Lin Zhao did not show up, after all, they were just a group of businessmen with low status, and it was not enough for Magistrate Lin to personally come out to greet them.  "My bosses and shopkeepers, please!" Yu Xuan is gentle and elegant. Now he is following Lin Zhao, and he has gradually developed his confidence. He stands at the door politely and appropriately.  Together with Su An, he has become Lin Zhao's right-hand man.  After everyone sat down, a maid guided everyone to sit down, then served tea and waited for the arrival of the county magistrate Lin Zhao.  Most of them knew it well, whispered to each other, and exchanged some information.  After Lu Ji sat down, everyone greeted him with a smile. Whether they were his party members or those who were intimidated by his power, they all looked at him with respect and respect.  Lucky for Lu Ji, this feeling helped Lu Shan so much that he completely forgot about the power of a fox pretending to be a tiger.  The two brothers glanced at everyone with their evil eyes, and finally settled onThe seat on the right was occupied.  Manager Li came from Meng's Grain Store, and Meng Ruoying herself was not present.  Manager Li held his head high and sat upright. Others kept fawning over the Lu brothers, but he remained calm.  The Meng family is a big family with official orders, and County Magistrate Lin is here, so why should I treat you with pretentious words?  Seeing this scene, Lu Ji already knew it, so he just smiled lightly without making a sound, but Lu Shan showed a look of resentment.  At this moment, a handsome young man walked out quickly and walked directly to the main seat. Needless to say, it was the county magistrate Lin Zhao.  Everyone in Qiantang knows that County Magistrate Lin Zhao is young and promising, but few people have seen him up close.  When I saw him today, I realized that his reputation was well-deserved, but at a young age, he was already the head of a county.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: In putting down Zhao Shiju's rebellion and thoroughly investigating the case of Zhao Zongyong selling illegal salt, he performed vigorously and resolutely, and his reputation has long been known.  Of course, some people believe these rumors, while others don't.  Lin Zhaolang said: "I invite you all to come to the banquet today. Dear proprietors, thank you very much for taking time out of your busy schedule to come!" "We are flattered and honored by the invitation from Magistrate Lin!" For most people,  , the county magistrate is really a little excited to be polite to you.  "Well, okay, everyone, please take a seat!" Lin Zhao greeted, and immediately gave instructions, and maids came and went, quickly serving delicious food.  No matter what these grain merchants think, the temptation of delicious food is hard to resist, not to mention the craftsmanship of Gu Yuelun, the number one chef in Jiangnanju.  Just the appearance, color, and taste alone make people want to eat it!  If the occasion were not grand and required attention to etiquette, I would have been the first to use my chopsticks.  "Some home-cooked dishes, please help me!" Lin Zhao was the first to use his chopsticks, without mentioning anything else. Everyone couldn't resist the temptation of the delicious food and started using their chopsticks one after another.  Completely forgetting the old saying of "eat other people's short mouths".  I have long heard that the Lin County magistrate¡¯s family opened a restaurant in Bianjing. The taste is unique in Bianjing. I am lucky enough to taste it today.  Everyone was full of praise and enjoyed it very much.  Seeing this scene, Lin Zhaocai picked up the wine glass and said: "This is home-brewed wine, please!" The development and brewing of Zhuangyuanhong and Nuerhong have begun, and the first batch of wine has been produced.  When everyone drank it, they felt it was particularly fragrant and refreshing. Lin Zhao toasted frequently, and everyone drank a lot.  Lu Ji suddenly became a little anxious when he saw it, and underestimated Magistrate Lin¡¯s methods. The effect of the wine and food offensive was obvious.  These rice dumplings made with fermented rice are so real, you might get dizzy after a while!  No, it must be stopped!  "Thank you very much, Magistrate Lin, for your hospitality. Please forgive me for being presumptuous. I wonder what the magistrate's orders are for calling us here today?" Even though Lu Ji didn't take Lin Zhao seriously in his heart, he was still quite humble and respectful on the surface.  Everyone's interest in feasting was suddenly interrupted, and they all remembered that they came today not to eat, drink and have fun, but to have important business.  Lin Zhao saw this and smiled softly: "I invite you here today because I want to discuss business with you!" "Business?" Everyone tacitly understood and pretended to be confused.  Asking questions knowingly, Lin Zhao remained calm and continued: "Yes, as you all know, Hangzhou has been hit by disasters recently, and many people have been affected. The government is opening warehouses to provide disaster relief, but the inventory is slightly lacking, so I will buy some food from you!" Buy  grain!  Many grain merchants knew what was expected, but no one spoke first. All eyes fell on Brother Lu Ji.  It¡¯s not easy for Ma Shou to see this level!  Zhang Ziheng originally wanted to express his position, but the consequences of being the first person were unpredictable and not something he could bear easily, so he had no choice but to suppress the impulse in his heart and sit down.  Lin Zhao saw everything. He already had a certain understanding of the Qiantang grain market, so he didn't find it strange.  "The county government bought grain to provide disaster relief. We should have done our part, but last year's surplus grain has been sold out. As you know, County Magistrate Lin, this year's situation, there is no food supply, and we are helpless!" Lu Ji had already made up his mind.  Never give in at first.  Otherwise, Lin Zhao will push further later and they will be very passive.  Lin Zhao was not surprised that the answer seemed to be an expected one.  He also knew what the real situation was. Today was just a test!  Lu Ji paid attention to Lin Zhao's expression. Twilight glanced at Manager Li intentionally or unintentionally, and took the opportunity to add: "However, we will not sit idly by and will definitely purchase grain as soon as possible and transport it from other areas. I hope it can  Let¡¯s do our best to provide disaster relief in Hangzhou! By the way, I heard that Meng¡¯s Grain Store still has some stocks, so I think I can help first.¡± Of course, Manager Li refused and said with a smile, ¡°Yes, our Meng¡¯s Grain Store will do our best.  , help us greatly!¡± Lu Ji immediately praised and said loudly: ¡°Everyone, IWe must also follow Meng's example of behavior and try our best to find ways to relieve County Magistrate Lin's worries.  " Lin Zhao saw Lu Ji's erratic eyes, and a bad premonition suddenly emerged in his heart. At this time, at the Hangzhou dock, Meng Ruoying did not wait for the arrival of the cargo ship escorted by Master Sun. Normally, it would be nothing if the cargo ship was overdue.  , but in this special period, Meng Ruoying always has a bad premonition in her heart that lingers! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster novels!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 151: Awkward Situation

    The banquet was over. On the surface, Lin Zhao had lost a good meal and wine, but had not made any substantial progress.  However, Lin Zhao does not think so. No progress does not mean no gain.  "Young master, these people don't give face. It seems they are determined to make dirty money!" Yu Xuan was a little disappointed. He didn't expect that the grain merchants in Qiantang County were so arrogant. The magistrate spoke without giving any face.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "It's not everyone, have you noticed? These grain merchants seem to be tied into a group, and they follow one person!" "The Lu brothers of Qinghe!" Everyone can see this obvious thing.  very clear.  "That's right!" Lin Zhao asked: "Bozhou, what are the results of your investigation?" Su An replied: "Qinghe is the largest grain store in Zhejiang and Fujian. It has a great influence in the Qiantang grain market. It bullies and dominates the market.  The price is easy for them. Other grain merchants are either in line with this, or they are afraid of Qinghe's strength and are forced to participate. " Lin Zhao concluded: "Then two conclusions can be drawn: First.  First, they are not monolithic and can be broken down; second, as long as the Lu brothers are dealt with, the other grain merchants should obey, right?" "Yes!" "Any clues?" Su An said: "  Zhang Ziheng of Jiliang Company has always been kind, and he may have been forced to participate because of Qinghe's power. There are also some small grain merchants who can be broken up and used by me. " "You are right.  "How much do the Lu brothers know?" Lin Zhao pondered: "I always feel that the Lu brothers are very arrogant, and that kind of confidence is not something that a simple businessman would have." "The Lu brothers are from Fujian, and their family background does not seem to be surprising.  But there are rumors among the people in Hangzhou that the Lu brothers have a strong backing. "That's right. No wonder they are so arrogant. It turns out there is someone behind them, but I don't know who is behind them?"  Lin Zhao snorted coldly, such a result was expected.     but.  Lin Zhao didn't really care, so what if there was a backstage?  Having killed a county king, do you still fear others?  If you make money without conscience and do evil things on the ground in Hangzhou, if you have to deal with me, then don't blame me for being rude!  "Bozhou. Find out as soon as possible and find out who is behind the Lu brothers?" Lin Zhao ordered: "Also, I want detailed information on the conditions, hobbies, etc. of those oppressed grain merchants.  "Although this matter is more difficult, Lin Zhao believes that Su An is capable of doing it.  Some resources are not your own.  But whenever you are around, use it as little as possible.  Since someone wants to play, they can only accompany them to the end!  However, Lin Zhao had a bad feeling in his heart. Why did Lu Ji emphasize so much and push the Meng family to the front?  Could this guy have some conspiracy?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but worry about Meng Ruoying.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the way back, Lu Shan said: "Brother, look at Lin Zhao's attitude. What kind of person is he?"  What do you mean?" Lu Ji, who had been keeping his eyes closed, opened his eyes and said, "What do you mean, let us come here today is just a test, but it's a pity that he didn't get the answer he expected!" Lu Shan said: "On the surface, this Lin  The county magistrate has always been pleasant and has no dissatisfaction! It is not easy for him to control his emotions so well at such a young age! " "Hey, if he doesn't even have this ability, how can he become the county magistrate of Qiantang?"  See you today.  Lu Ji already felt that this Magistrate Lin was not simple.  "The eldest brother rejected the proposal in person, will he hold a grudge?" After all, offending the local magistrate was not a good thing, and Lu Shan was somewhat worried.  "Maybe, but what can we do? Do we have to follow his wishes?" Lu Ji said: "He doesn't want to buy grain, he just wants to test us. I hope the grain market will recover! If we don't refuse today, it will be difficult to deal with it later. It will offend us.  Magistrate Lin had no choice but to do it. Even if I didn¡¯t want to, there was nothing I could do about it!¡± ¡°If you offend me, offend me. If you think about it, Da Lang and Magistrate Lin are the same person. He can¡¯t be so heartless, right?¡±  Said: "Dalang is different from him, not to mention that this is Erlang and Sanlang's idea. Dalang may not know very well, and it is impossible to expect Lin Zhao to give him face. But with Dalang here, he can do everything for us, so there is no need to be afraid of Lin Zhao.  It¡¯s revealed. As the saying goes, family scandals should not be publicized. Even if there is any problem, Mr. Wang will never sit idly by. He is absolutely unwilling to see Lin Zhao and Dalang conflict. " "Unless Lin Zhao seeks death, he will not destroy his future.  , so he will definitely suffer the consequences of being mute this time!" Lu Shan thought righteously and smiled proudly, looking like a villain!Her expression was very vulgar.  Lu Ji said: "Actually, no one is willing to conflict with him if it is not necessary, but some things are unavoidable! The matter has come to this We have no way back" After saying that, he sighed softly, and Twilight looked through the gap in the car window.  He looked out, motionless, and didn't know what he was thinking.  "That girl from the Meng family is so ignorant!" Lu Shan complained: "If it weren't for him, things wouldn't be like this!" Lu Ji said: "Meng Ruoying is nothing, of course. Magistrate Lin behind her needs to pay attention. Who knows that Meng Ruoying is nothing?"  Lin Zhao's behavior is not what he meant!" "That's right!" Lu Shan said: "Sanlang attaches great importance to this business and is pressing for it. If he doesn't do it as soon as possible, he may lose his temper again Brother, the Meng family.  I'm afraid things have to be done quickly!" "Don't worry, the Meng family will not be in glory for a few days!" Lu Ji seemed to be mature.  Recalling his previous words, Lu Shan knew that the eldest brother must have some perfect plan.  When he returned to Qinghetang, someone came over and whispered a few words, and Lu Ji sent his brother to leave.  Lu Shan knew that there must be something confidential, so he left immediately, but he was somewhat unhappy in his heart.  I was never allowed to participate in confidential matters. A feeling of not being taken seriously suddenly filled my heart. It was just because of the power of the elder brother that I couldn't say much!  In the backyard of Qinghe Hall, Lu Ji's study room is a very secret and strict place, and ordinary people are not allowed to come in and out casually.  "Are you the only one coming back?" Lu Ji was a little surprised when he walked in and saw only one person in the study.  "Don't be surprised, Mr. Lu. The three of us brothers are all safe and sound. My younger brother is tired, so he is resting at home. I am the only one here!"  I understand that your heart is important, but you have done a lot of help for Lu, how can you repay a favor with a grudge? Your Majesty has thought too much!" His idea was seen through, and the person who came didn't find it strange, and said: "My brother did it on the edge of the knife.  Thank you to Mr. Lu for understanding the business of licking blood. I won¡¯t keep any more. The remaining money" "Has everything been done?" Lu Ji asked in a deep voice.  "It's done, our brothers will take action, there will be no mistakes!" The visitor was very confident. As for some details, I don't know whether he deliberately ignored them or didn't notice them at the time.  "No clues were revealed?" Lu Ji demanded that things should be done cleanly and neatly, without leaving any clues.  The visitor vowed: "The old grandson of the Meng family may think of us, but it's a pity that none of them can survive. Besides, they don't have any evidence. This matter is perfect!" "It's best to do this naturally!" Lu Ji nodded with satisfaction,  At least for now, things are under control and moving in the expected direction.  "That money" Lu Ji nodded and said, "You should get it. Naturally, you won't lose a penny. But there is one thing. You must hide your whereabouts. It is best to leave the Liangzhe Road temporarily." "We understand this truth.  Don¡¯t worry, Mr. Lu!¡± Lu Ji said: ¡°According to the rules, I will pay you another 30% today, and I will give you the rest after the news is confirmed!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± After the visitor got the money, he left carefully.  .  Lu Ji looked at the long-lost blue sky outside the window, pondered for a long time, and sighed softly: "There is no room for turning around anymore, so just keep doing it. The grudges are already destined, and it will definitely be a life-and-death battle!" ~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meng Ruoying waited at the Hangzhou pier for three days, but still failed to wait for the cargo ship  arrival.  Instead, when I was worried, I waited for a very terrible news.  A large ship sank in the Jiangnan River in Suzhou!  This news was like a boulder falling into the water, and it was like a stormy sea in Meng Ruoying's heart.  Even though the floods have not yet receded, it is impossible to salvage and inspect the ship to confirm the ship¡¯s information.  But Meng Ruoying had a hunch in her heart that this sunken ship was probably owned by her family. Master Sun was personally at the helm, but the ship was silent?  Meng Ruoying couldn't believe it. Before she got the exact news, she kept a trace of luck in her heart.  As a result, the Meng family¡¯s food selling opportunities in Hangzhou have been greatly affected.  Because this is the only one selling as usual, the inventory is depleted very quickly.  In less than two days, all the grain stored in the Meng family's shop was sold out, leaving only five thousand stones in the granary in the south of the city.  By coincidence, there was a wave of food grabbing in Qiantang County, and there was an endless stream of people queuing up every day.  At the same time, there is news that the Meng family is having a large ship of goods shipped and it will arrive in Hangzhou soon, which is even more exciting.  The Meng family gained a good reputation for a while.However, she was also pushed to the forefront. Only Meng Ruoying knew about the embarrassment inside, and the Meng family was completely in an embarrassing situation.  The food in the warehouse is getting less and less, and the cargo ship to transport the food has not arrived, and it is simply unsustainable.  At this point, Meng Ruoying finally felt that she was in trouble!  Amid internal and external troubles, even though Meng Ruoying was reluctant to cause trouble to Lin Zhao, she had to come for help now.  In a critical situation, she didn't have many ideas and needed his advice.  When Meng Ruoying was at the Qiantang County Government Office, an elderly man in his fifties or sixties, dressed in ragged clothes, was very weak and tired, but still walked towards Qiantang County.  When he saw the big characters at the city gate, the old man was excited, and his wrinkled face burst into tears!  (To be continued. 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 152: Provocation

    After listening to Meng Ruoying's narration at the Qiantang County Government Office, Lin Zhao's face gradually darkened.  The shipwreck was a coincidence?  Or am I too worried?  Lin Zhao shook his head gently and comforted: "Don't worry, I will immediately send someone to Suzhou to verify, and at the same time look for Master Sun's cargo ship along the waterway." "Well, I have been feeling uneasy these past two days!" Meng Ruoying's worry  It was written directly on his face, and Lin Zhao looked a little distressed.  He knew very well that Meng Ruoying was doing this to a large extent to help herself, and the pressure she was under was also caused by herself.  Suddenly, Lin Zhao suddenly remembered Lu Ji's proposal on the day of the banquet. It was from that time that the Meng family was pushed to the forefront. All the signs in the past few days seemed to be that someone was behind the scenes to add fuel to the fire.  If the Meng family¡¯s cargo ship really sank, was it an accident or was there something fishy about it?  ¡°Obviously, the battle with the Qiantang grain merchants had started inadvertently, but Meng Ruoying took the lead in attracting firepower for herself, for which Lin Zhao was very apologetic.  ¡° Dragons have reverse scales, Lin Zhao will never tolerate anyone hurting the woman around him.  If someone is detrimental to the Meng family and Meng Ruoying, then Lin Zhao will never be polite and will definitely make them pay a heavy price.  While Lin Zhao was comforting Meng Ruoying, another accident happened, which made the Meng family's already difficult situation worse.  The Meng family's granary in the south of the city accidentally caught fire, and more than half of the 50 million grains were lost.  If one thing is accidental, is it still accidental if all the problems are connected together?  This is just the beginning of things. The number of people who came to Meng's Grain Store to buy grain increased sharply the next day, and they were all sold out in less than half a day.  Many customers queuing in the back row did not buy anything.  It was still the same situation from the beginning of the third day.  The lost and anxious disciple became a little impulsive.  In addition, some people deliberately made noise.  Adding fuel to the flames, the scene became even more chaotic.  In order to gain fame and reputation, the Meng family used the illusion of fire to cover up the fact of hoarding, and various rumors spread.  The people of Qiantang County were already dissatisfied with the actions of the grain merchants, and finally their last hope was shattered. Under human guidance, they vented all their anger at Meng's Grain Store.  Meng Ruoying was under tremendous pressure in an instant. She didn't expect that out of her good intentions, something like this would happen.  On the one hand, it will have a negative impact on the reputation of the Meng family.  At the same time, it also caused trouble for Lin Zhao at critical moments.  After hearing the news, Lin Zhao was completely angry!  I thought these people were just hoarding profiteers, but I didn't expect them to be so despicable.  He actually committed murder and arson, and made things difficult for the Meng family for a few dirty dollars.  "If you embarrass Meng Ruoying, you will embarrass someone like me, Lin, just wait for me!"  Lin Zhao clenched his fists and veins popped out on his forehead. Su An, who had been following him for a long time, knew that Mr. Lin was really angry this time.  Someone is in trouble!  "Have you found the information you were asked to check?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  Su An said: "The situation of the grain merchants has been understood clearly. As for the backstage of the Lu brothers. Judging from the current clues, it seems to have some connection with Bianjing. It will take a few days to wait for the exact news." He handed over a piece of paper.  The neatly written white paper has some information clearly written on it.  "Zhang Ziheng of Guangji Grain Company has rheumatism?" Su An asked: "Yes, Zhang Ziheng is very afraid of the cold!" "Yeah!" Lin Zhao responded, looking down again, and said leisurely: "Is it related to Bianjing? No  Do you know who the dignitary is this time?" Yu Xuan, who was standing aside, suggested: "Master, the top priority is to help Miss Meng overcome the difficulties!" "That's right!" Lin Zhao naturally didn't want to see Meng Ruoying in trouble.  If you feel aggrieved, if you can help, you will naturally do your best.  "It's just that the Meng family is short of food now, what should we do?" Yu Xuan also seemed a little embarrassed.  Lin Zhao said disapprovingly: "Don't we have plenty of food?" "Master, are you talking about Chang Pingcang?" Yu Xuan seemed a little hesitant about this.  Lin Zhao nodded slightly, the memorial has been sent out for a long time, why hasn¡¯t Bianjing responded?  What are the opinions of Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi?  In this way, Lin Zhao could not help but have some scruples However, he could no longer control so much, so it was important to help Meng Ruoying.  But until there is no reply from Bianjing, it is best to keep a low profile, at least not to give others any leverage.  Lin Zhao felt that perhaps we should do superficial work first.  "Are the cotton-padded clothes ready?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  Yu Xuandao: "It's done and has been sent to Madam!" Lin Zhaotou said: "Take a pair of cotton trousers and our new daughter red, and go to Guangji Grain Store to meet Zhang Ziheng!" "Yes!"  ! ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Zhang Ziheng never expected that Magistrate Lin would come to visit him personally. For a civilian businessman, it can be said that he was flattered.  "The visit of Magistrate Lin brings glory to the humble house!" Lin Zhao came in an upright manner, so Zhang Ziheng had to follow the etiquette, and his parents and children came to greet him at the door.  Honor is one thing. When Zhang Ziheng saw Lin Zhao's high-profile behavior, many things became clear to him, and he couldn't help but squeeze out a wry smile.  Of course, the dignified county magistrate was able to condescend and come to visit him as a businessman. The sincerity of this humble surrender is really admirable and touching.  Zhang Ziheng led Lin Zhao into the hall, where guests and hosts were seated.  Although it was a matter of guest and host, Zhang Ziheng knew in his heart that everything today was entirely under the control of County Magistrate Lin.  Lin Zhao was not polite and directly "overwhelmed the guest" and said with a smile: "I heard that Zhang Dongzhu has rheumatism?" Zhang Ziheng was moved in his heart and said: "Yes, in the early years when traveling from south to north, we often encountered damp and cold conditions. Now, now  It will attack when it encounters rainy and humid weather! " "Although Lin doesn't understand the art of orpiment, he has heard that rheumatism requires internal treatment and external maintenance." Zhang Ziheng clearly noticed Lin Zhao's condition.  He claimed that he was not an "official", so Lin Zhao continued: "The internal treatment will naturally involve hiring famous doctors. Lin can't help much. When it comes to external maintenance I got a kind of cotton from Dashi.  I made a pair of cotton trousers to wear in the winter. They must be good for Zhang¡¯s health. I also have some homemade wine for Zhang to taste!¡±  Zhang Ziheng understands this truth.  But if the county magistrate gives you a gift, it would be unwise not to accept it.  Besides, this gift, especially the cotton pants, made him very curious and longing for it.  Deep down in my heart I don¡¯t want to refuse.  Zhang Ziheng took the gift and bowed and said, "Thank you so much, Magistrate Lin, for the gift. I wonder what Magistrate Lin's orders are when he comes to my humble home today?" "Oh, that's right. I came here today to buy some grain from Boss Zhang!" "Buy it!"  Food?" The answer was expected, but Zhang Ziheng still pretended to be surprised.  Lin Zhaotou said: "Yes, but what? He is not representing the county government, but buying grain from Boss Zhang in a private capacity!" Thinking of the recent rumors in the market and the close relationship between Lin Zhao and the Meng family.  Zhang Ziheng understood immediately.  But regardless of Lin Zhao's identity, he didn't dare to agree easily.  At least he couldn't agree easily now, so he replied: "County Magistrate Lin, I'm afraid this matter is a bit difficult. The store's inventory is very limited. Publicly and privately, I will try to mobilize and transport food as soon as possible" "That's good, thank you very much.  Boss Zhang, sorry for bothering me, Lin will leave first!¡± This turn of events surprised Zhang Ziheng. Lin Zhao just mentioned it without going into the details at all, without even making the most effort or questioning, and just left like that?  This is very unreasonable. Zhang Ziheng couldn't help but be confused. What kind of medicine was sold in County Magistrate Lin's gourd?  He watched Lin Zhao go away with doubtful eyes, and was stunned for a long time.  Is it possible that they want to divide and disintegrate in this way?  Force yourself to break with the Lu brothers?  But without any substantive agreement, how can it be effective?  After leaving Guangji Grain Store, Lin Zhao immediately ordered Yu Xuan: "Immediately transfer grain from Changping warehouse to Ruoying!" "Sir, do you really want to use it?" Yu Xuan was quite cautious about this.  Lin Zhaotou said: "Well, they never expected this. It can catch them off guard and kill two birds with one stone." "Young master is saying" Yu Xuan seemed to understand something, and said with a smile: "Young master is brilliant!" Lin Zhao said  He said coldly: "Since they want to play dirty tricks, hoard and drive up food prices, then let's have a good time." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the grain from Changpingcang was secretly delivered, Meng's Grain Company came back to life, quickly got rid of the previous embarrassment, restored its previous good reputation, and the event was even better than before.  This situation immediately attracted the attention of the people concerned. The Lu brothers, especially Lu Ji, were greatly surprised by this. "How is it possible? It is impossible for the Meng family to have surplus food!" Lu Ji couldn't believe this and said: "It must be so.  The Meng family has a new source of food. "Lu Shandao: "Brother, I heard that Lin Zhao went to Guangji yesterday, and he reportedly gave Zhang Ziheng a generous gift!" There is no need to spread the news. Lin Zhao went to Guangji with great fanfare.  Okay, the news has already spread in Qiantang County. As long as you pay a little attention, you will naturally notice it.  "Oh?" Lu Ji responded and pondered: "Is it true?" "Brother, Zhang Ziheng has always had dissident intentions. Now Lin Zhao comes to the door in person and gives generous gifts. It is normal to be moved!"   Lu Ji said: "It is indeed possible. I thought I could go to the Meng family and die this time, but Zhang Ziheng ruined things!" "Brother, what should we do?" Lu Shan asked in a deep voice.  Lu Ji said: "They can buy food, and so can we However, it's best to go see Zhang Ziheng first and see what Zhang Ziheng's wishful thinking is!"  Shit is also shit!  But he clearly didn't agree to sell food, so where did the Meng family's food come from?  He felt that he should explain it, but he didn't know if anyone would believe it!  Lin Zhao is naturally quite satisfied with this result, let them be suspicious of each other!  Grain merchants are not monolithic among themselves. It is easy to open gaps and provoke them quietly. They will inevitably have dissatisfaction, but the effect is quite good.  When he was contemplating his next plan, a city gate guard came to report a piece of news. Lin Zhao's face suddenly became solemn, and he turned around and left in a hurry (To be continued ps: Sorry, the network cable was out last night.  There is a malfunction and the update cannot be done. Sorry for my book friends!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 153: Blood Debt Repayment with Blood

    The defenders came to report that an old man fainted at the gate of Qiantang County. The last sentence mentioned that he was from the Meng family and wanted to see Magistrate Lin.  The soldiers guarding the city did not dare to neglect and came immediately to report Lin Zhao!  "Where is he?" When Lin Zhao heard this, his face became much more solemn. According to the defender's description, this old man was probably "It has been sent to the county government by carriage!" Lin Zhao asked Yu Xuandao: "Go quickly.  Ask the doctor to come over to Miss Meng." After saying that, he turned around and left in a hurry.  "Yes!" Yu Xuan went to handle it without hesitation.  Arriving at a room in the backyard of the county government office, Lin Zhao saw this old man in ragged clothes and exhausted. The scars on his body were clearly visible, and he was in a coma.  Meng Ruoying came very quickly. As soon as she received the news and heard the description, she was filled with panic and concern and hurried over immediately.  As soon as he entered the room, he saw the old man on the bed and exclaimed: "Uncle Sun!" Then he saw the old man's physical condition and became anxious. His eyes were red and full of concern.  "Really Master Sun?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  Meng Ruoying nodded lightly and said: "Yes, he is Master Sun, the helmsman of the cargo ship. Where did you find him?" "I didn't find him, he came to Hangzhou to find you and me, and he fainted in the city.  The gate was sent here by the defenders!" "What about the ship?" Lin Zhao shook his head slightly and said, "There is no definite news from Suzhou yet. We can only know it when Master Sun wakes up."  I have already thought in my mind that it may be a disaster.  Didn¡¯t wait long.  Then a doctor arrived.  Meng Ruoying said hurriedly: "Sir, please diagnose and treat Uncle Sun quickly!" After the doctor's diagnosis and treatment.  Said: "The patient was seriously injured, and his body seemed to have suffered a heavy blow. Perhaps because the wound was soaked in water, his condition was getting worse. Moreover, he did not receive timely treatment after the injury. Instead, he was in a hurry to rush, so it became more serious To be honest  , it¡¯s a miracle that he can survive until now!¡± Meng Ruoying quickly asked: ¡°Ah, sir. Uncle Sunplease save him!¡± The doctor hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said: ¡°There is no way to save him, the patient is dead.  It has reached the point where the oil is exhausted, but it seems that there is some belief supporting him, otherwise he would have died long ago!" "Is there no way?" Lin Zhao was not willing to accept this fact.  The doctor muttered: "I'll try my best, maybe I can wake him up, but" After saying this, Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying both understood. Although they were very reluctant, they had to accept this painful fact.  The doctor then carried out treatment.  Immediately prescribe the medicine, boil it and give it to Lao Sun.  Then everyone kept waiting by the bed, waiting for Lao Sun to wake up.  Meng Ruoying clenched her pink fist tightly, and her nails even dug into her jade palm.  Lin Zhao was also silent. He was thinking about what belief supported Lao Sun until now. This answer must be very important.  Finally, two hours later, old Sun Youyou woke up. When he saw Meng Ruoying's familiar face, he burst into tears in his sixties.  "Uncle Sun!" Meng Ruoying called softly.  "Miss, I'm sorry, Lao Sun has betrayed your trust and expectations!" There was an accident on the boat. The last trace of luck in Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying's hearts was shattered. What they are more concerned about now is how the accident happened. The other boatmen were there.  where?  Meng Ruoying asked in a low voice: "Uncle Sun, how do you feel now? Can you tell me what happened?" "Yeah!" Although he was very weak, Old Sun Tou felt that he must tell the eldest lady as soon as possible. He didn't know that he still had  How long can it last, a boatload of food, dozens of lives, how can we not avenge it?  Lao Suntou said with difficulty: "It is very likely that it was the three dragons of the Qianjiang River" The cargo ship was moving smoothly on the Jiangnan River that day. Lao Suntou was absolutely sure of the safety issue.  The reason for the water intrusion and sinking was that the bottom of the ship was broken, and there was more than one break, and it could not be the result of running aground on the rocks. Therefore, there is only one possibility: someone deliberately scuttled the bottom of the ship.  When Lao Suntou was in despair, he saw several black lines disappearing under the water, which further confirmed this.  As an old boatman who has been sailing for decades, he knows a lot about the powerful characters in the waters south of the Yangtze River.  The one who can commit crimes in such water conditions is undoubtedly Qianjiang Sanjiao Qianjiang Sanjiao are three brothers who grew up by the Qiantang River on Liangzhe Road. They also happen to be named Qian.  I grew up by the river, and my water quality is very good. I can swim even during the strong tides of the Qianjiang River in July and August. I am safe and can come and go freely!  It is said that the three brothers of his have obtained the master's finger and know a special method of breathing.?It can dive underwater for a long time, compared to a dragon, hence its nickname.  This is a good skill, and it is very good to make a living on the water, but after being discovered and used by interested people, a qualitative change occurred.  ??For example, they dived into the ship to steal, or they were asked to secretly scuttle a competitor's ship.  Although there has been no clear evidence to bring them to justice, insiders know in their hearts that their brothers' reputation is already out there.  The first thing that Lao Suntou thought of was them. After thinking about it for the past few days, he still decided that they were the biggest suspects.  He didn't know why the Qianjiang Sanjiao scuttled the Meng family's ship, but he had to inform the eldest lady and Mr. Lin of the news, and it was their business to investigate.  It is with this belief that Lao Suntou jumped into the river. With many years of experience and a little luck, he managed to swim out of the whirlpool.  Go ashore from the other side of the river and head towards Qiantang County.  With the belief of this appraisal, Lao Suntou dragged his exhausted and seriously injured body to Qiantang.  When I arrived at the gate of the city, I was so excited that I couldn't hold on any longer and fainted.  Fortunately, he knew that Mr. Lin was an official here and revealed his master's name before he fell. The defenders heard that it was related to the county magistrate and did not dare to neglect, so they hurriedly came to report it.  After Lao Suntou finished his narration, he looked at Lin Zhao and said with tears in his eyes: "Master Lin, there were dozens of people on the boat. Except for the old man, all the others were killed. You must avenge them!" He spoke tightly.  Grabbed Lin Zhao's arm!  "Well, don't worry, Uncle Sun!" Lin Zhao made a solemn promise!  Reporting completed.  Got Lin Zhao's promise of revenge.  Lao Suntou no longer has any worries.  The spiritual pillar collapsed suddenly, and the body, which was exhausted and exhausted, could no longer support it, and he passed away immediately!  "Uncle Sun!" Meng Ruoying exclaimed, and tears burst out of her eyes uncontrollably.  Although Old Suntou was just a helper, he had served the Meng family for forty or fifty years. Meng Ruoying had always respected him, but this time he died because of the Meng family.  Meng Ruoying's heart was filled with guilt and sadness.  Lin Zhao clenched his fists tightly, promising that Lao Suntou's promise would be fulfilled.  In order to make dirty money, business competition has reached such an unscrupulous and crazy level, which is simply outrageous.  Dozens of lives had been taken, and the bottom line had been exceeded too much this time. Lin Zhao was not willing to give up.  At this moment, in front of Lao Suntou's body, he made a vow in his heart that no matter who the opponent was, he must pay for it with blood!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Qinghetang.  Lu Shan came over and said, "Brother, it's been confirmed. The Meng family's ship has indeed sunk!" "Does this mean that the Meng family has no food supplements?" Lu Ji thought to himself. He was curious about the Meng family's resurrection before.  The source of food for the Meng family.  Because Lin Zhao visited Zhang Ziheng, Guangji Grain Company was the first suspect.  However, there is another possibility, that is, the Meng family's own cargo ship has arrived. Out of caution, Lu Ji checked again and ruled out this factor.  "That means the food was indeed given by Zhang Ziheng?" Lu Ji asked in a deep voice.  "But the information revealed by Zhang Ziheng said that he did not provide the food" Lu Shan seemed a little puzzled. He pondered for a moment and then said angrily: "I usually pretend to be a gentleman, but I didn't expect that he is also a coward without courage. He dares to do this.  Don't dare to take it!" Lu Ji has always been more cautious and said: "If the food is really not given by Zhang Ziheng, then what source of food will they have?" "Brother, I think Zhang Ziheng is dishonest and he is two-faced.  Trouble behind your back!" Lu Shan seemed to be more insistent.  Lu Ji shook his head and said: "It is good to think more, not to be too narrow-minded. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles!" Lu Shan then pondered: "If there is really another source, thencould it be that Lin Zhao was an official?  "Official warehouse? There isn't much food in the official warehouse in Qiantang County, otherwise would Lin Zhao have to be so nervous?" Lu Ji was shaking his head, but suddenly his expression froze and said, "No, except  Guancang, he also has Changpingcang!" "Changpingcang?" Lu Shan waved his hand immediately: "Qiantang County is one of the trial sites of the Qingmiao Law. Does Lin Zhao dare to use the food in Changpingcang?" "  Don¡¯t forget, one of the functions of Chang Pingcang is to stabilize grain prices!¡± Lu Ji said: ¡°With Lin Zhao¡¯s characteristics, he might not dare!¡± ¡°So what if it¡¯s really about stabilizing grain prices?¡±  This is good, this is a good opportunity. Lin Zhao secretly mobilized the Changping warehouse grain and moved it to other uses for personal gain. If someone files a petition for impeachment, hehe" When Lu Ji heard this, a treacherous smile appeared on his face. A vicious plan was already in place.  generated in his heart.  Immediately he said doubtfully: "However, if Lin Zhao really transfersCould it be that the grain reserves transported to Changpingcang had been approved by the officials and Mr. Wang?  " "It's not impossible!  "Lu Shan said: "However, it's not difficult to know this. If you go to Bianjing, Dalang can get close to the center, and it shouldn't be difficult to find out the news!  "    "Um!  Lu Jitou said: "Immediately write to Dalang. Listening to the meaning of Erlang and Sanlang's words, Dalang seems to be a little dissatisfied with Lin Zhao."  Dalang will definitely like this opportunity!  " "What about Hangzhou?  Lu Shan asked softly. "It's time to take action. We can't be too passive!"  " Lu Ji replied in a deep voice, and at the same time thought that some things should be dealt with and no clues should be left! At the same time, Su An hurried into the county government study. Before he could speak, Lin Zhao ordered: "Bozhou, give it to me  Track down the whereabouts of several people!  "    "who?  " "Three Jiaos of Qianjiang River!  "    "yes!  Su An then said: "Master, there is news behind the scenes of the Lu brothers!"  "(To be continued ps: Guess who is the person behind the Lu brothers?

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 154: Conspiracy and Conspiracy

    "Have you found it?" Lin Zhao suddenly sat up straight and asked seriously: "Who is it?" Su An said solemnly: "Lu Ji and Lu Shan are both from Jinjiang, Quanzhou. The Lu family is considered a famous and powerful family in the local area.  There is a talented person holding an important position in the court and he is considered to have a bright future! " "Who? " " Wang Xianggong's subordinate is responsible for the inspection of the third department of regulations, Lu Huiqing, the Minister of Agriculture! " This answer made Lin Zhao!  I was a little shocked. I never expected that the backstage of the Lu brothers would be Lu Huiqing.  Lu Huiqing was born in Jinjiang, Quanzhou, and his father was the magistrate of Zhangpu.  Huiqing was a Jinshi in the second year of Renzong Jiayou's reign, the same year as brothers Su Shi and Zeng Gong.  The competition in Jiayou's second year of the Dragon and Tiger Ranking is so fierce. Being able to stand out from the competition shows that Lu Huiqing's knowledge and ability are quite good.  But in the very beginning, Lu Huiqing was just developing step by step.  It was not until the reign of Shenzong Xining that he began to rise to prominence because he was appreciated by a person.  This person is Wang Anshi, who was a Hanlin scholar and is now a political advisor.  Wang Anshi had high praise for Lu Huiqing. He once said to Emperor Zhao Xu: "Huiqing is so virtuous that he cannot be compared to today's people. Although he was a Confucian in the past, he is not easily comparable. Those who learned the ways of the previous kings and can use them are Huiqing alone!"  As soon as Ning's reform began, he appointed Lu Huiqing as a reviewer and responsible for drafting the reform provisions.  Wang Anshi had great trust in him, and he always had a plan for everything, no matter how big or small. He wrote all the suggestions and memorials.  It is no exaggeration to say that Lu Huiqing is Wang Anshi's most effective assistant, and can even be said to be the second-ranking figure in the New Party.  Because of its special existence, it played a significant role in the reform. For example, many reform articles such as the Green Crops Law were presided over and written by Lu Huiqing.  The soul of Xining's reform came from Wang Anshi, but it also incorporated many of Lu Huiqing's ideas, and he was also a concrete implementer.  There is no doubt about this.  Lu Huiqing's current official position is not high, but it is certain that he has a bright future. The second-ranking figure in the New Party has great power under the great wave of reform.  The future is boundless for sure.  In the original history, after Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister, Lu Huiqing became the new representative of the new party, and became the deputy prime minister.  Will such a person lead hoarding and drive up prices?  is this necessary?  Maybe others wouldn't.  But it's really hard to tell Lu Huiqing, because this guy's character is not very good.  Before the reform began, Lu Huiqing had a heated debate with Sima Guang.  After that, Sima Guang once said to Emperor Zhao Xu: "Huiqing was clever and not a good scholar, and it was his fault that An Shi was slandered at home and abroad. An Shi was virtuous and careless, and he was not busy with worldly affairs. Huiqing was the mastermind, and An Shi  If you do it diligently, the world will accuse him of being a traitor. Those who are close to him will not be promoted, and he will not be dissatisfied with the public opinion." This means that Lu Huiqing is not a good person, and Wang Anshi is virtuous, but he is headstrong and does not care about worldly affairs.  The incident was mostly planned by his mastermind Lu Huiqing, which caused Wang Anshi to encounter a lot of slander and misunderstanding.  Emperor Zhao Xu said: "Huiqing's ability to discern correctly is also like a talent." Lu Huiqing's speeches and interpretations were very clear and clear, and he seemed to be a good talent.  Sima Guang's words were not surprising, and he gave a cruel answer: "Hui Qing is sincere in his literary wisdom, but his intentions are not right. I hope your Majesty will find out. If Jiang Chong and Li Xun have no talent, how can they impress the master?" Jiang Chong is  A figure in the later years of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He was the clown in the witchcraft disaster and framed Queen Wei Zifu and Prince Liu Ju.  He is a traitor whose reputation lasts for thousands of years.  Li Xun was a minister during the Wenzong period of the Tang Dynasty. He directed the famous "Manna Revolution", but it failed, making the decline of the late Tang Dynasty even worse.  Sima Guang compared Lu Huiqing with these two people, and the implication is obvious.  Although Sima Guang is stubborn.  But he is a gentleman and will not be slandered because of his dispute with Lu Huiqing.  Emperor Zhao Xu remained silent, and Sima Guang wrote to Anshi again: "Those who flatter me will be able to adapt to my situation quickly. Once I lose power, I will betray my father and myself." Wang Anshi was very unhappy at the time.  Not impressed.  But he never expected that Sima Guang's words would come true.  After the first dismissal of the prime minister, Lu Huiqing was promoted to the position of participating in political affairs, hoping to preserve the continuation of the reform.  But not long after, Wang Anshi was summoned to Bianjing again by Song Shenzong and became prime minister again.  Lu Huiqing believed that Wang Anshi was a threat to her position, so she went so far as to attack her teacher frantically, linking Wang Anshi to a rebellion case, and framing Wang Anshi at every turn.  It was under this circumstance and the death of his son that Wang Anshi was hit hard and he resigned from the prime minister for the second time.  To some extent, the failure of Xining's reform was closely related to Lu Huiqing's actions.  ??It can be seen that this guy is an ungrateful and unscrupulous master for the sake of power and his own interests.  According to records in the history of the Song Dynasty, he was also included in the "Biography of Traitors".  It can be seen from this that Sima Guang is worthy of being a historian, and his vision is quite accurate.  ? ?Why are the Lu brothers hoarding food and driving up food prices in Hangzhou really the instigators of Lu Huiqing?  Lin Zhao is not familiar with Lu Huiqing, and his current understanding is limited to the first half, so he is not yet sure of his character.  Su An said: "It's hard to say for sure. It could also be the work of several of Lu Huiqing's brothers!" As the saying goes, one person can ascend to heaven. After Lu Huiqing became prosperous, his two younger brothers, the unlearned Lu Shengqing, took it as his fault.  Shi said that another younger brother, Lu Heqing, also entered the official career.  Youdao means that the nature of a country is easy to change but hard to change, but the nature of these two people who are greedy for money and profit is not easy to change.  Su An added: "Sir, there are signs that this may be the case." "Lu Huiqing!" Lin Zhao responded lightly. Regardless of whether the main messenger is Lu Huiqing himself or his brother, the matter will develop in the end.  will have a great relationship with it.  Lu Huiqing's character situation is like that, and now that she is following Wang Anshi's success, she is bound to become even more arrogant.  Lin Zhao is not afraid of this. The key is Lu Huiqing's current status, the preparation of the inspection documents of the Three Regulations Department.  Now the relationship with Wang Xianggong is in the honeymoon stage, and he is an indispensable right-hand man.  Because of this conflict with Lu Huiqing, what will Wang Anshi's attitude be?  Will it affect the implementation of the reform?  Although due to heavy rains, Lin Zhao has not implemented the green seedling method for a long time.  However, at least for now, he is still very optimistic about the reform, but it is inevitable that there are some constraints. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  It is the Lu family who are unkind and unjust, so some things cannot be blamed on me.  As for Lu Huiqing, if he is really a person who can put people in trouble and make money without conscience, is there any need to take it into account?  "What actions are Lu Ji and Lu Shan taking now?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  Knowing the opponent behind the scenes, many problems will become clear.  If you don¡¯t want to do anything to the owner, you¡¯d better beat the dog first!  "They are still trying their best to purchase food!" "What? Do you think the food stockpiled is still not enough?" Lin Zhao sneered.  Su An said: "They can be said to be pervasive. After many people buy food from Meng's Grain Store, they will buy it at three or even five times the price when they go back to the Lu family!" "Then all the people sell it?" "Sell!"  Lin Zhao slapped the table with his big hand and said angrily: "Damn it! These people are real. Don't they know that the most precious thing right now is food?" Su An explained: "Many people among the people are greedy for small gains, thinking that they can anyway  I bought low-priced grain from Meng¡¯s Grain Store, so I took advantage of this opportunity to make money! It is estimated that half of the grain sold by Meng¡¯s Grain Store every day may be transferred to Meng¡¯s hands! ¡±  Such a situation.  Only then did Lin Zhao realize that he had underestimated one thing, and that was the consciousness of small citizens.  The people who sell grain are so ignorant that they try to make small money through this method.  Little did they know that this was actually suicide, throwing away life-saving rations.  Once there is a problem with the Meng family¡¯s food supply and some people¡¯s goal of bullying and dominating the market is achieved, then they will have to spend ten times.  It¡¯s even twenty times the price to buy grain.  The Lu brothers are really not vegetarians, their moves are really vicious and overwhelming.  In this case, the only thing left to do is to stay with him until the end.  "Is Qinghe Grain Bank rich? Can their funds support it?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice. This is a very critical question.  Yu Xuan gave the answer: "There may have been a lot before, but now, maybe all of them have been replaced by grain!" Su An also said: "Yes, they have been hoarding food for a while. Now that grain is collected at high prices, funds must be tight!"  "What if, after all their money is turned into food, the price of food fails to rise" Lin Zhao smiled coldly, thinking about countermeasures in his mind.  Yu Xuan was good at managing money, and he said: "Young Master's idea is good. But how much food can we use to consume all Lu's money? If the Changping warehouse is empty, we will lose everything and lose more than we gain! What's more, Qing Qing  There are several branches in Zhejiang and Fujian. They can transport food! "This is easy to handle!" Lin Zhao said: "They are playing tricks, so we will use them openly and openly! We will immediately dispatch officers to conduct inspections at various waterway ports!  , On the one hand, we maintain law and order, and on the other hand, we ensure the safety of ship navigation. The tragedy that happened in Suzhou cannot be repeated in Hangzhou. You know what to do!" Su An nodded in agreement. This matter is easy!  "It's a matter of food" Lin Zhao pondered for a long time and said, "It seems that I have to meet someone" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~ In Qinghe Hall, Lu Shan hurriedly walked in and said, "Brother, the results are good today. The grain purchased has reached 60%. It won't be long before the Meng family and Lin Zhao can no longer hold on.  !¡±  "Humph, this is the effect we want!" Lu Ji said: "I don't believe that Lin Zhao dared to empty Chang Ping Cang!" "That's what I said, but" Lu Shan hesitated and said: "But brother,  Our money is used up too fast, I'm afraid we won't be able to sustain it for long! " "We must hold on at this time. If we give up, we will lose everything. The competition now is who can persist more!" Lu Ji asked in a deep voice: "Give it to Erlang!  "Has Saburo's letter arrived in Bianjing?" "It's almost there!" Lu Ji snorted: "It doesn't matter, as soon as Dalang takes action, hehe just hold on and see who can laugh in the end.  ! "(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read.) ps: Thank you book friend 130726092541793, Fengzsky  , scholarly things come true, little demons love to eat pies, even if they have a headache, jiang1one, Jiang Leiting¡¯s reward!  Among them, Jiang Leiting became the first protector of this book, thank you!  Thanks to gdhzwsjd1, hkwmc, and pol16 for their monthly votes.  The update in August is not very good. I will try my best to update more in September. Thank you!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 155: Sinong Shaoqing

    Bianjing, Lu Mansion!  Because Lu Huiqing holds an important position and has a bright future, there is an endless stream of people visiting Lu Mansion every day, which can be said to be a cloud of guests.  Of course, in Youdao, birds of a feather flock together and people divide into groups. Most of the people who come to visit are followers of others.  Therefore, although it is lively, it is still far from being full of guests and gatherings.  Lu Huiqing is very busy on weekdays, so most of the guests are received by his two younger brothers, Lu Shengqing and Lu Heqing.  Flattery and flattery continued every day, and the two of them were also very pleased with themselves. They were busy and contented every day.  But today is an exception. The two Lu brothers thanked guests behind closed doors, which is very abnormal.  The reason is that they received a letter, a letter from Qiantang County, Hangzhou.  "Third brother, there seems to be some trouble over there in Hangzhou!" "What?" Lu Shengqing asked: "Lv Ji had a conflict with Lin Zhao?" "How could this happen? Why must there be a conflict with Lin Zhao? Is it still possible now?  Is there any room for redemption?" Lin Zhao became famous after he showed his prowess in Hangzhou, put down the rebellion, and killed two royal sons and grandsons.  Under normal circumstances, who would want to provoke Lin Zhao unless necessary? Therefore, Lu Heqing's first reaction was a bit shocked.  "No, we have reached the point where we will fight to the death!" Lu Shengqing shook his head firmly, but the guy didn't take it seriously.  Immediately after telling the relevant information, Lu Heqing was shocked.  "Second brother, Lu Ji and the others are becoming more and more daring. They just want to raise the price for hoarding. Why do they have to scuttle the Meng family's cargo ship? That's dozens of lives and tens of thousands of money. Can Lin Zhao give up easily?" Lu Heqing  I was a little annoyed, feeling that the two nominal tribesmen, but actually the servants, were quite daring.  Such a big thing actually took its own initiative, killing it first and reporting it later.  Lu Shengqing understood what his brother meant, shook his head and said: "Forget it, don't blame them. It rained heavily in the south of the Yangtze River some time ago. The journey is inconvenient. What's more, things in shopping malls are just like battlefields. Opportunities are fleeting and there is nothing Lu Ji can do!"  "Second brother, you are indulging them a little too much. They are becoming more and more outrageous!" Among the three brothers, Lu Huiqing is undoubtedly the most outstanding, while Lu Shengqing is an ignorant idiot.  On the other hand, the third child, Lu Heqing, is relatively wiser and more rational.  It¡¯s okay for Lu Shengqing to be uneducated and extremely greedy for money. It can be said that he was responsible for Qinghe Grain Store¡¯s move in Hangzhou.  The business was doing well before and he had contributed a lot to the Lu family, so Lu Heqing had no choice but to try his best to help.  But this time it was obviously a step too far.  "The matter has come to an end. It's useless to talk more. How can we keep the industry?" Lu Shengqing felt unhappy, but he knew that what his third brother said was true, but it was difficult to refute it, so he had to emphasize the reality instead.  "What did Lu Ji say in the letter?" Lu Heqing also knew very well that things had developed to this point and were irreversible.  We can only find ways to make up for it as much as possible, reduce losses, and maintain profits.  "Lu Ji said that he is currently purchasing a large amount of grain to compete with Lin Zhao However, he said that Lin Zhao seems to have used the grain reserves in Changpingcang and it is an unofficial sale!" "Changpingcang?" Lu Heqing also said  Surprisingly, if this is the case, the level of the problem has risen, and it is no longer a simple shopping mall game.  Lu Shengqing said: "That's right, Lu Ji means to ask the eldest brother to check. Has Lin Zhao written to the government and asked for the use of Changping warehouse to store grain? If not, this is a perfect opportunity. The eldest brother may be interested!" Lu Heqing is smart!  Reasonable, but not necessarily very good at thinking.  When his brother mentioned it, he immediately smelled an unusual smell.  And he quickly thought about related things and possible impacts, and then smiled coldly.  Lu Huiqing was busy until very late when he came back. He was surprised to find that the two brothers were uncharacteristically not going out to have a good time and have fun. This surprised him.  Seeing the two brothers hesitating to speak, Lu Huiqing guessed that something might have happened.  "Tell me, what's going on?" Lu Huiqing is in her thirties. Perhaps because she is busy with government affairs, she looks a little older.  The body seemed a little tired, but the spirit was full of energy, and the eyes showed a kind of satisfaction, even enjoyment.  Power is a good thing to him, much better than tonic medicine.  "Brother, something happened over there in Hangzhou, our grain store" When Lu Huiqing heard this, he frowned. He knew about the business between the two brothers.  For a scholar who is passionate about power and runs into officialdom, doing business is just a trivial path that is not worth mentioning at all.  However, he knew that he really needed an industry to support his people and ensure other expenses, so he always turned a blind eye, but he still felt disgust in his bones.  When Lu Shengqing saw the eldest brother's expression, he hesitated and didn't know how to continue Anyway, the third child, Lu Heqing, was calmer and explained: "Eldest brother, this matter is not just about business, it is also related to political affairs, and now it is also related to the safety of the Lu family.  Your future with big brother"  Lu Huiqing doesn¡¯t care about anything else, but he values ??his future and the power in his hands.  He always knew that his third brother was a calm person and would not talk nonsense or talk nonsense. His eyes suddenly became more serious and he asked: "What kind of trouble has it caused?" "Blessings are the basis of disasters. How can you know that it is not a blessing?  "Lu Heqing smiled softly and told the whole story.  Lu Huiqing's expression became more serious. She didn't expect that her brother's business methods would be so reckless, even to the point of harming people's lives.  If this incident comes to light, it will undoubtedly affect his reputation and future. Although he is angry in his heart, things have changed and cannot be changed.  It is meaningless to blame the brother for being greedy for money. He has no choice but to acquiesce to the fact and try his best to cover up and protect his own interests.  "So, Lin Zhao has been completely offended?" Lu Huiqing asked in a deep voice.  "Yes, but he may not know that the people behind it are us!" Lu Shengqing said with a trace of luck.  Lu Huiqing smiled coldly: "You will know sooner or later, but what can you do if you know?" In his heart, he didn't take Lin Zhao seriously, but he couldn't help but feel a little sad in his heart.  Speaking of which, this matter is closely related to Wang Anshi and Wang Yu.  Lu Huiqing is the number two figure in the reform, but in fact his influence, or attention, is relatively low.  Among the New Party figures, apart from Wang Anshi, the one who received the most attention was undoubtedly Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao made a lot of money by solving strange cases, sending envoys to the Liao Kingdom, angering the prime minister to death, and punching the prince.  I thought that when I arrived in Hangzhou, away from the center, the attention would decrease, but I didn¡¯t expect that because of Zhao Shiju¡¯s rebellion and Zhao Zongyong¡¯s illegal salt trafficking case, it would be brought to the forefront again.  When the news reached Bianjing, everyone was originally talking about his debate with Sima Guang before the emperor, but everyone's eyes instantly turned to the southeast.  Can Lu Huiqing feel comfortable being stolen from the limelight by Lin Zhao? An unreasonable jealousy begins to grow.  Unfortunately, Wang Anshi and his son did not know much about human resources management. They praised Lin Zhao but neglected to encourage Lu Huiqing.  Wang Yu accidentally revealed that if Lin Zhao's trial of the Green Seedling Method in Hangzhou was successful, he would be transferred back to Bianjing for reuse.  Lu Huiqing has had several contacts with Lin Zhao, and their understanding is relatively incomplete. However, judging from Lin Zhao's past experience, if this guy returns to Bianjing, it will pose a threat to his position within the reform faction.  Lin Zhao had no idea that he had been jealous of Lu Huiqing unintentionally and was on his guard.  Although she thinks so in her heart, there is no contact between them at this stage. Even if Lu Huiqing has some ideas, she has no chance to put them into practice.  But he didn't expect that because of the brothers' nonsense, he would actually get into trouble with Lin Zhao.  A ship sank and more than twenty boatmen died. Although Lu Ji's behavior made him dissatisfied, he didn't take it seriously. Now it was a good reason.  "Brother, Lin Zhao has used the grain in Changpingcang, so the implementation of the Green Crop Law will probably be delayed" Lu Heqing is a smart man, and he quickly guessed what his eldest brother was thinking.  Lu Huiqing smiled coldly: "Yes!" This situation is what he expected. If the implementation of Qiantang County's Green Crops Law fails, then Lin Zhao's transfer back to Bianjing will be abandoned, and Wang Anshi will not be as good as before.  If you pay enough attention to it, you will not threaten yourself.  What's more, it's already a fight to the death situation. If Lin Zhao is allowed to continue, the Lu family will pay a heavy price for this.  If we can take the opportunity to completely pull Lin Zhao down, the threat will never exist, and at the same time, we can vent our hatred!  "Are you sure that Lin Zhao is using the food in Changpingcang?" Lu Huiqing asked in a deep voice. This is the key to the matter.  As long as it is determined, there will be articles to do.  At the same time, the nature of the matter will also undergo major changes, rising to the level of major policies and laws.  Lu Heqing said: "Lu Ji is so suspicious. It's not yet certain, so I sent a letter asking my elder brother to inquire in the center to see if Lin Zhao has any relevant memorials?" "This is not difficult!" "As for whether Lin Zhao touched Chang Ping or not?  "Cang" Lu Heqing said: "Brother, if you want to know, it's easy. Don't forget, that is exactly within the scope of your authority." A sly and proud smile appeared on the corner of Lu Huiqing's mouth. Yes, except for the Ordinance Department of the Third Department of Construction.  In addition to scrutinizing writings, he was also a minister of agricultural affairs.  Sinong Temple mainly controls farming and related affairs. Changpingcang happened to be under its jurisdiction again, but its status and influence had not been high before that.  However, after the Xining Reform, especially the implementation of the Qingmiao Law, Changpingcang became the core. Together with some other things, the role of Sinong Temple became more and more important.  In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the reform, Wang Anshi promoted Lu Huiqing to the position of Sinong Shaoqing, and controlled this important yamen in his own hands.  Normally, Lu Huiqing doesn't think this position is very important. He cares more about his civil service.  Although the position is not high, what he writes will be laws and the major policies of the Song Dynasty, which gives him a greater sense of accomplishment.  But today, Lu Huiqing suddenly discovered that the official Sinong Shaoqing??So important!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 156: What are the chances of winning?

    Hangzhou, Qiantang County Magistrate Lin Zhao went out quietly. Today he was going to meet someone.  //Visit to download the txt novel // The most needed thing at the moment is food, and the purpose of Lin Zhao going out today is to borrow food!  If you want to bring down the Lu brothers, you must have enough food reserves. Zhang Ziheng and others are still hesitant at the moment, and his food reserves are not very large.  This is a protracted battle, so we must find a large customer to ensure a continuous supply within a certain period of time.  Lin Zhao¡¯s destination was Yuhang County. The two places were not very far apart. After arriving, he went straight to the county government office.  That's right, the person Lin Zhao wants to see today is Cai Jing, the magistrate of Yuhang County!  The Changpingcang on Liangzhe Road is located in Hangzhou, specifically Qiantang and Yuhang counties.  The grain reserves in Qiantang County will be used to deal with the Lu brothers. Now they need another batch of sufficient grain to provide reassurance and give the opponent a fatal blow.  Lin Zhao thought about it over and over again, and at present, the only company in Hangzhou that has this strength is Chang Pingcang in Yuhang County.  The purpose of today is to convince Cai Jing, but I don¡¯t know if this new top pick will buy it?  Cai Jing was slightly surprised when Lin Zhao came to visit, but he was very enthusiastic and welcomed Lin Zhao into the county government office.  "How are you, Yuan Chang? What have you been busy with recently?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile.  "What else can there be, the Qingmiao method!" Speaking of this, Cai Jing looked at Lin Zhao intentionally or unintentionally.  Qiantang and Yuhang are promoting the Green Seedling Method at the same time. He has been working hard recently, but Lin Zhao seems to be unmoved at all. He has not seen any movement for a long time, which makes him a little puzzled.  "How was the effect?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile.  Cai Jing shook his head and smiled bitterly: "The effect is not bad. Hangzhou has just suffered a continuous autumn rain, and the people are in need of help from young people!" mentioned this matter.  Magistrate Cai was complacent.  Obviously very proud of his achievements.  Yu Xuan, who was behind Lin Zhao, shook his head secretly after hearing this.  The autumn rains had fallen for two months, and there was almost no harvest in the autumn. Sowing was also delayed, and famine in the spring next year was inevitable.  If we start borrowing money on a large scale now, will people be able to repay their loans on time?  It¡¯s easy to borrow but not easy to receive!  Yu Xuan was very worried and skeptical about this.  Coupled with the food price problem in Qiantang County, Yu Xuancai advised Lin Zhao not to be anxious and suspended the implementation of the Green Crops Law.  How can I deal with such a result.  Cai Jing was not very satisfied yet and kept thinking that it would be great if every household came to borrow money.  Some of his officials occasionally even forced loans for the sake of political performance.  "Brother Dongyang, where are you?" Cai Jing was obviously asking knowingly.  Lin Zhao looked up at Cai Jing's eyes, smiled softly and said: "The grain merchants have been in such a hurry lately that it's too late!" "Yes, grain is indeed critical. We are both in Hangzhou, and the situation here is not much better.  Go!" Cai Jing sighed. He knew that the grain merchants were hoarding.  Fortunately, the main battlefield is in Qiantang, and the distribution of young crops money is also included.  The situation in Yuhang County is relatively better.  "I wonder why Brother Dongyang came here today?" Cai Jing knew very well that Lin Zhao would not simply come to chat with him, but so far, he still couldn't guess what Lin Zhao's purpose was?  Lin Zhao didn't mince words and said straight to the point: "Then let me tell you straight to the point. I came here today to borrow some food from Yuan Chang!" "Borrow food?" Cai Jing didn't quite understand.  Lin Zhao did not answer directly, but instead asked: "Does Yuan Chang know that many people in Yuhang County also go to Qiantang to buy food?" "Oh?" Cai Jing was a little confused and kept wondering about Lin Zhao's intentions.  "But they don't buy grain for food, but for resale. Many people even receive young crop grain from Yuan Chang and resell it to grain merchants in Qiantang." As Lin Zhao spoke, his eyes gradually became dull.  Dignity and exploration.  Cai Jing couldn't help but be surprised. These days, he was mainly busy with the implementation of the Green Seedling Law and didn't pay much attention to these. Now when he heard what Lin Zhao said, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.  Lin Zhao continued: "The reason is that someone in Qiantang County is buying grain at three or even five times the price!" "What?" Cai Jing was shocked. He didn't expect the problem to be so serious.  Lin Zhao then slowly told the current situation of the grain market in Qiantang County. Cai Jing could not help but be secretly shocked that he was not aware of these problems.  "Who on earth is he? He is so heartless that he does such an evil thing!" Although he is the number one scholar, he is just a student who has just studied. He knows a lot about the principles of sages and sages, but when it comes to actually dealing with these government affairs,  Still a little too immature and lacking in experience.  I have to say that Emperor Zhao Xu asked him to be a county magistrate and take charge of the government from the beginning. To be honest, it was a bit high.  In comparison, Lin Zhao has two lifetimes of experience and has been working hard for more than a year. He is much more experienced, mature and stable than Cai Jing.  Facing Cai Jing¡¯s doubts, Lin Zhao shook his head and said: ¡°At present, there are only two businessmen. As for the other businessmen,?Know!  "As for Lu Huiqing, he doesn't plan to tell Cai Jing for the time being. Firstly, he doesn't want to reveal Su An's channels, and secondly, he doesn't want to put pressure on Cai Jing. Otherwise, he might know the difficulty after hearing Lu Huiqing's name.  He retreated and refused to cooperate at all. At this moment, he had no choice but to seduce "Master Cai" first. However, the meaning behind his words was obvious. Cai Jing probably thought that there might be someone behind the scenes: "Hoarding and extortion."  Prices are abominable, especially at this time, when the disaster is serious and people live in poverty. It is shameful to take advantage of the situation and rob, and it will even worse undermine the implementation of the Green Crops Law.  Think about it, when the price of food continues to skyrocket, what can the little money borrowed by the people be used for?  Will they be plundered by those businessmen who neither eat people nor spit out their bones? How will the people repay their loans in the coming year?  " Today I came to Cai Jing to borrow food, but will simply borrowing it work? Cai Jing may be willing to give him face, or he may be considerate and refuse. So the best way is to tie him to the same front as himself, and protect his interests.  Related. In fact, the situation is like this, but now it is more clear. When it comes to the implementation of the Qingmiao Law, it is said that Cai Jing is a little nervous. Qiantang and Yuhang are adjacent to each other.  We share weal and woe, and the skyrocketing food prices are not good for anyone. It¡¯s just that at the beginning, Lin Zhao attracted most of the firepower, and later on, Yuhang County will not be spared. ¡°How does Brother Dongyang plan to deal with it?  "Cai Jing began to be tempted, and began to lean towards the same front as Lin Zhao. Lin Zhao said: "For the current plan, the only way is to start a war with them, have a grain price war, and completely defeat them!  " "Food price war?  "Cai Jing didn't know whether he thought it was novel or funny. "That's right!  Lin Zhaodao: "They must have used a lot of money to purchase grains on a large scale. Their purpose is to make a lot of money after the price of grains rises sharply."  If now, there is always enough grain for sale on the market, and the price cannot rise anymore, or even falls, those merchants will go bankrupt!  " "Well, that makes sense, but?  "What Cai Jing wants to know most now is Lin Zhao's intentions. What exactly do he want to do? "What is lacking now is food. To be honest, I came here today just to borrow food from Brother Yuan!  Lin Zhao cupped his hands and said. "Borrow food?"  Cai Jing asked in confusion: "How do you explain it?"  " "Borrow the grain from Changpingcang in Yuhang County!  " Lin Zhao gave the most specific answer, and then looked at Cai Jing intently, waiting for the answer. "This" Cai Jing hesitated when he mentioned Changpingcang. Lin Zhao said: "The grain in Changpingcang, Qiantang County  It was only enough to suppress those grain merchants, but the subsequent stabilization of prices might not be enough, so I asked Yuan Chang for help.  " "But this ChangpingcangBrother Dongyang, you also know that we can't use it casually, right?  "Cai Jing was very cautious in this matter. "That's true, but now is an emergency!  The purpose of setting up Changpingcang is to stabilize grain prices. As long as the situation is stabilized, those neutral grain merchants will come closer and reverse the situation.  " Lin Zhao explained: "As long as we get through the difficulties and wait for the price of food to fall, we can buy more to replenish it!  " "Brother Dongyang is really courageous!  "Cai Jing did not expect Lin Zhao to be so bold as to use all the grain from the Green Crop Law for the grain price war. Although it was for the livelihood and stability of the people, it was indeed a bit risky. "Brother Dongyang, use the grain from Changpingcang, the officials and the  Can Mr. Wang agree?  ". The most worrying thing about this move is the blame of the emperor and Wang Anshi. Cai Jing was wondering where Lin Zhao's confidence came from. Has it been approved? Or is he really brave and doesn't care? "I have already written to the official.  It¡¯s just that the Holy Inquisitor has not yet replied, but the matter is urgent and cannot be delayed!  Lin Zhao said: "However, Zhao Zhizhou agrees with this and has already submitted a letter together."  Officials are kind and loving, I¡¯m sure they¡¯ll understand!  " The emperor did not agree, which made Cai Jing feel a little uneasy, but Zhao Bian, the governor, actually nodded. It turned out that Lin Zhao came prepared. He did not agree immediately, but was thinking about it. There was nothing much to think about.  Yes, what Cai Jing is thinking about is the political consequences, or the interests. If he refuses, but the emperor agrees later, wouldn't it be embarrassing? If the emperor doesn't agree, it's like "cut first and then report".  As a result, Long Yan may be furious. No matter what he does, there is a risk. The key is whether the official will agree to Lin Zhao's letter. What's more, Lin Zhao is favored.  A person with high moral character and high prestige will greatly increase the possibility of the official's consent. Even if they don't agree, Zhao Bian and Lin Zhao will still be responsible for it. After thinking about it, Cai Jing feels that the risk of this matter is not high.  ThatIf it is large, it can be considered.  Although he has the title of No. 1 pick, he still lacks fame. Isn't this a good opportunity?  After pondering for a long time, Cai Jing finally nodded. He decided to make a bet with Lin Zhao, hoping to get his wish and get something!  Lin Zhao also had a smile on his face. With Cai Jing's help, he had a better chance of winning.  Next, it¡¯s time to think of a way to be on guard against Lu Huiqing!  (To be continued¡­

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 157: Villain¡¯s Scheming

    With the support of Cai Jing, Lin Zhao suddenly felt confident. With Changpingcang in two counties, could he not be able to fight against unscrupulous grain merchants?  Lin Zhao left Yuhang County with satisfaction, being careful all the way without being noticed.  Yuhang Changpingcang is equivalent to a secret trump card, which must not be revealed until the critical moment.  Lin Zhao then reported the matter to the prefect Zhao Bian, and received the full support of Mr. Zhao. Lin Zhao was not afraid and went all out to deal with the grain merchants headed by the Lu brothers.  Then a food price war started in Qiantang County, which was quite thrilling.  On the way back, Lin Zhao couldn't help but wonder: "It stands to reason that when the memorial arrived in Bianjing, there should be a reply from the officials. Why is there no news?" "Yes!" A touch of worry appeared on Yu Xuan's face.  Color, Lin Zhao is "killing first and then showing off".  Although what he was doing was business and for the sake of the people's lives, the officials still had no objections, which is inevitably a bit thought-provoking.  Thinking that what the officials care about most now is the Green Seeding Law, I can't help but feel a little uneasy.  Su An, who was on the side, also felt a little strange after hearing this. However, how can we speculate on the Lord's thoughts? In addition, some things he has seen recently should be reported. It is okay to do a little testing.  With food supplies in hand, Meng¡¯s Food Store still sells food at fair prices every day, with no intention of stopping.  There are still people who buy grain at high prices, and many people see the profits and enjoy reselling grain. A strange grain flow situation has emerged in Qiantang County.  As time goes by, those who complain the most are the Lu family brothers.  In Qinghetang, Lu Shan's brows furrowed and Lao Gao hurriedly entered the door and said, "Oh no, something is wrong! It's been seven days in a row. The Meng family is still selling food as usual." Lu Ji's face also darkened, and his eyes became gloomy.  He felt a little more solemn and asked: "How much have we acquired?" "There is always 40%, but the money spent is really quite a lot, and we can't hold it anymore!" Lu Shan said: "Where did the Meng family come from?  With so much food? It¡¯s impossible for Lin Zhao to empty out the entire Changping warehouse to support the Meng family, right? In my opinion, it must be Zhang Ziheng and the others who are secretly supporting Lin Zhao!  I have always been very confident and calm, but in today's situation, I can't help but start to feel a little nervous.  He sighed: "This is Lin Zhao's brilliance. He deliberately used Changpingcang to sell grain without knowing it. As a result, we are unable to figure out the specific situation and are constantly suspicious, making it difficult to have countermeasures!" "But if he is like this, he is inevitably suspected of using his power for personal gain.  "The relationship between him and the Meng family is not that close." Lu Shan said: "As long as it is done properly, some crimes cannot be escaped." "This is just our speculation. It is difficult to draw conclusions without evidence. The information has been sent.  After arriving in Bianjing, it's Dalang's business. You and I don't have to worry about it. " "Yeah, I don't know what's going on with Dalang. There's been no news for a long time!" Lu Shan was also very anxious.  "Forget it. Just wait for the news from Bianjing. I believe Dalang will make a decision." Lu Ji shook his head and said: "In addition to continuing to purchase grain, let's find a way to transport grain from other cities in the south of the Yangtze River!" Lu Shan  He immediately cursed: "I'm afraid it won't work. There have been frequent shipwrecks in the south of the Yangtze River recently. All the water transport terminals and checkpoints on the Liangzhe Road are being thoroughly inspected. The navigation is extremely slow. I'm afraid it will be too late" Lu Ji couldn't help but smile bitterly. This was also  It was like shooting himself in the foot, if not for sinking the Meng family's ship.  How could it cause such consequences.  He did not think for the moment that this was actually Magistrate Lin's tit-for-tat tactic.  Don't forget, Shen Kuo is the visiting envoy of Liangzhe Road, so it is not difficult to handle some small things.  The Lu brothers also began to feel that things were a little tricky, and everything began to exceed expectations.  I also started to feel overwhelmed.  "Let's wait for the news from Dalang. It's difficult here for us, so why not for Lin Zhao? Let's see who can persevere better now!" Lu Ji didn't know whether he was helpless or comforting himself.  In addition to these, he also thought that the aftermath of some things must be handled properly, and he must not dare to leave any clues for the other party to catch.  Everything else doesn't matter, what's lost is nothing more than personal possessions, except for those three people, if something goes wrong, they will be irreversible!  In extraordinary times, we must be more cautious. They must either leave quickly and disappear from the world.  Or Then don't blame me for being cruel!  While thinking, Lu Ji clenched his fists tightly, and the veins on the back of his hands popped out, which was really obvious!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Bianjing City, Lu Huiqing spent a few days and finally figured out that in the near future  Hangzhou officials, including Lin Zhao, did not send any memorials.  Although he is now a favorite of the emperor, the memorials are always between Zhongshu, the prime ministers and the emperor.It is still difficult to verify something quietly.  After getting the news, Lu Huiqing smiled, finally catching Lin Zhao's handle.  But how to do it still requires thinking and planning.  After returning home, seeing the smile on his elder brother's face, Lu Shengqing asked: "Brother, is there any news?" "Yes, as expected!" Lu Shengqing suddenly said excitedly: "Great, Lin Zhao is really daring to do this.  Dare to arbitrarily mobilize the food in Changpingcang, use power for personal gain, and embezzle public funds. It is really abominable. Brother, please write a letter to impeach this kind of dynasty!" "Second brother is worried, isn't it?" Lu Heqing shook his head and said: "We can't rush things now.  There is no definite evidence. What if the grain did not come from Changpingcang? It would be bad to be bitten by someone. If you move, you will be hit not to mention the big brother.  His identity is sensitive, so it would be inappropriate to come forward in person to report for impeachment! " "That's true" Of course Lu Huiqing can't come forward. After all, Lin Zhao is also Wang Anshi's person. If he doesn't do it right, he may anger Xianggong Wang.  Or maybe Wang Anshi intervened and things became passive, and now he can only work secretly to find a solution.  But in the end, someone will inevitably notice it. How will Wang Xianggong react?  How could it be so difficult to deal with Lin Zhao? Lu Huiqing felt that the aftermath was quite troublesome.  Therefore, this matter must be done as carefully and carefully as possible.  At least you can't leave any obvious clues to others.  "You don't have to think too much about impeachment. I naturally have a way to mention this matter quietly" It was obvious that Lu Huiqing was already confident and said, "It's just that while we are collecting evidence, we also need to be careful and tell Lu Ji  And Lu Shan, let them deal with it properly." "Brother, don't worry, Lu Ji and the others have a sense of discretion!" Lu Huiqing smiled helplessly. They must be sensible.  Would you first think of scuttling other people's ships?  Lu Heqing said: "Brother, we can think of a way. Finally, we can check Lin Zhao's food reserves openly. Let's see how he can hide!" "Well, I know what I know!" Lu Huiqing then remained calm and lowered his head.  She was pondering, obviously already planning a strategy.  Eighty percent of it is already known. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  There have been a lot of things going on in the past few days. First, Li Bingchang of Xixia wrote a letter asking for surrender, requesting that the old rituals be restored.  Could it be that Empress Dowager Liang changed her temper?  Since the conflict during Renzong's reign and the untimely death of the previous head of Xixia, Li Liangzuo, the crown prince Li Bingchang who came to the throne was just a child.  The power of the Xixia Kingdom was in the hands of his biological mother, the Empress Dowager Liang, and his uncle and prime minister Liang Yimi.  Orphans and widowed mothers want to gain a foothold.  To stabilize the situation, it is necessary to obtain the support of the party nobles.  The Empress Dowager Liang's reform was to become hostile to the Song Dynasty, or even go to war, abolish the Han understanding in Xixia, and restore the original customs of Dangxiang.  I won¡¯t say whether the method is right or wrong, but the effect is very obvious. It has actually won the support of the party nobles in Xixia.  In addition, she had good relations with the Liao State and received the canonization and support of the Liao Lord. Muzi, the Queen Mother of Liang, finally survived the most difficult days and successfully secured the throne.  It can change over time.  Problems also emerged.  The long-standing hostility to the Song Dynasty resulted in the closure of the border trade fields for a long time. The people of Xixia were unable to trade with the people of the Central Plains, resulting in a lack of supplies and a difficult life.  Last year, the Song people went to Liao as envoys and achieved great success.  The current relationship between Song and Liao is also very good. Xixia is caught in the middle and has no way to maneuver smoothly and have both sides.  Under pressure from all sides, Empress Dowager Liang had no choice but to finally bow to the Song Dynasty.  A letter was submitted in the name of the emperor's son Li Bingchang, requesting canonization and restoring the previous vassal relationship.  When the news reached Bianjing, some people agreed, while others opposed it, thinking that if Xixia Dynasty dynasty Qin Muchu was not punished, they would still be so duplicitous in the future.  Therefore, I do not agree to accept surrender and give it a reward!  "Many people can stand and talk without pain in their backs. Can they really survive a war with Xixia?"  Some civil servants are really interesting. When there is a war, they say that war is a waste of people and money and will destroy lives, and they are willing to spend money to buy peace.  But when you are willing to accept surrender peacefully, he will lose face to you, and Emperor Zhao Xu is quite helpless about this.  At present, his loyalty lies in domestic reforms. Before the Song Dynasty becomes truly strong, it is better to avoid foreign wars as much as possible.  Therefore, Zhao Xu happily accepted the surrender of Xixia Kingdom and canonized Li Bingchang!  He also knows that Xixia is a white-eyed wolf. He seems very docile now, but he might turn around and bite you at some point.  But it¡¯s not very good right nowThe reason is that behind Xixia, there is the Tubo Qingtang Kingdom in the Hehuang area. Its former leader Xisiluo, as well as the current Dong Fei, have a close relationship with the Song Dynasty and can contain Xixia from behind.  In addition, there are a group of famous people in the northwest, especially several military families guarding it.  For example, the farming family in Qingjian City, or the Zhe family in Fuzhou.  The imperial court has always been kind to these famous general families in the northwest.  For example, just a few days ago, Zhe Jishi, the protocol envoy of the Tibetan official, was appointed as the governor of Zhongzhou, and Wei Mingshan, the guard general of the left prison, was appointed as the reserve envoy.  Therefore, Zhao Xu is not worried about the safety of the northwest gateway. He has had a good relationship with Liao in the past two years.  Therefore, Emperor Zhao Xu devoted all his energy to domestic reforms.  However, the current situation is not very optimistic. Qingmiao has been implemented in some places. Judging from the feedback received so far, it is relatively average.  However, Qiantang County and Yuhang County, which had high hopes, were unexpectedly hit by continuous autumn rain, and the situation was not optimistic at all.  Although Zhao Xu knew that both Lin Zhao and Cai Jing had good abilities, in such a harsh situation, it was a bit too high for them to achieve anything big.  "This year's luck seems to be bad. Zhao Xu thinks that the reform has encountered some difficulties since the beginning, which is also a big blow to him.  There are still many people who oppose the reform, and more officials have been demoted from Bianjing, but this trend has not been stopped.  Especially the movements of some heavyweight ministers. Sima Guang went to Hanlin to become a bachelor, but was sentenced to stay in Xijing and went directly to Luoyang.  There were also constant problems within the new party that was undergoing reform. Su Shi's change of attitude and his departure from the Ordinance Department of the Third Department of Establishment was a big blow.  But compared with what happened later, this was just a trivial matter.  Because he and Wang Anshi jointly established the Three Regulations Department, Prime Minister Chen Shengzhi, who was under the leadership of Zhongshu, was shaken and even left.  The personnel changes of these senior officials had a considerable impact on the reform, especially in the initial stage, which made the start of the reform difficult.  The young emperor Zhao Xu had no choice but to transfer Han Jiang, deputy privy envoy, to the Ordinance Department of the Third Construction Department, and managed to maintain the situation.  Zhao Xu was a little confused. What on earth were these officials thinking?  Is the reform really wrong?  Or is there any flaw in it?  Why is the opposition so fierce?  Why should you give up halfway if you are doing a good job?  He was very puzzled, and for a moment there was an occasional wavering in his heart.  Then he shook his head violently. Now that he has chosen this path, how can he easily back down?  Especially for an emperor, this cannot be the case.  What¡¯s more, the Song Dynasty was indeed in a critical situation with many problems, and reform was the inevitable way.  For the present, we can only keep our faith unchanged and carry on as always.  Talents, what is most lacking now is talents.  Most of the people who support and participate in the reform are young people. These people have little experience and it takes time to train them. It is inevitable that people feel a little impatient.  When Zhao Xu was feeling sentimental, a chamberlain came to report: "The Regulations of the Third Department of Preparation are being inspected for detailed writing. Lu Huiqing, the Nong Shaoqing, would like to see you." "Pass!" Zhao Xu was shocked when he heard that Lu Huiqing was coming.  There was a hint of joy on the face.  In recent times, the emperor has been very complimentary to Lu Huiqing. This person is very understanding and active in thinking. He is a rare talent in the new party.  Although Sima Guang once wrote a letter to remonstrate, saying that Lu Huiqing's character was not good, Zhao Xu did not take it seriously and still trusted and admired Lu Huiqing.  Today, Lu Huiqing took the initiative to ask for a meeting. Doesn¡¯t he have any good ideas or suggestions?  For a time, Zhao Xu was full of expectations!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 158: The Mantis Catches the Cicada

    "Your Majesty, Lu Huiqing, pays homage to your Majesty!" Emperor Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Huiqing doesn't have to be polite. What good ideas do you have for me today?"  Sometimes, there are always one or two insights, or effective measures.  It was precisely for this reason that Emperor Zhao Xu was very fond of him and had high hopes for him.  Lu Huiqing replied: "Your Majesty, Sinong Temple has received reports from various places on the situation of grain storage in Changping warehouse!" "That's very good!" Zhao Xu said: "The situation in Changping warehouse is clear, which is conducive to the implementation of the Green Crop Law!" "It's just that the situation in Changping warehouse is clear!"  " Lu Huiqing stopped talking.  Zhao Xu noticed that there seemed to be some difficulty and asked, "What's the problem?" "But the Third Division had some doubts and asked for an inventory of all granaries so that the accounts could be clear!" "Huh!" Zhao Xu was also helpless. This was obvious.  Someone is causing a stumbling block. Now the conservative ministers are no longer as simple as refutation, but directly uncooperative, and sometimes obstructive either covertly or overtly.  However, everyone is responsible for it, and there is a basis for it, so it is impossible for people to refute, which is really helpless.  Zhao Xu had a feeling in his heart that the official system established by Taizu Taizong had seriously hindered the imperial power, and he would definitely reform it when there was an opportunity in the future.  Inadvertently, a major goal of Song Shenzong's later period came into being in his heart!  "What does Hui Qing mean?" The Third Division has had doubts about this for a long time. After all, Chang Pingcang's money and fees were all paid for by others, so it is reasonable to ask for a clear investigation.  Otherwise, we will be oppressed by the establishment of three departments, the Regulations Department, and soon there will be no need for the existence of the three departments.  Lu Huiqing was very bored before, didn't take it seriously, and used various excuses to delay it.  but now.  This was a perfect excuse to kill people with a borrowed knife and let the people of the Third Secretary to investigate Lin Zhao, so he was very happy this time.  "This is Lu Huiqing's villainous scheme, and this guy can be considered extremely bold.  To a certain extent, he was using the emperor and the Third Division to seek death!  But Lu Huiqing didn't seem worried. The only ones he was worried about were brothers Lu Ji and Lu Shan.  As members of the same race, if something happens to them, they will inevitably be implicated, but it won't be a big deal.  But there will definitely be people who use this as an excuse to criticize impeachment, which is not very good for their reputation and future.  Now it¡¯s either to save those two brothers and make sure nothing happens.  If there is no alternative, the only choice is to abandon the car to save the handsome man.  Although Lu Huiqing was full of confidence, some bad plans still had to be thought through in advance.  "I didn't take it seriously at first. However, the objections from the three divisions have been constant. Now is a critical period for the implementation of the Green Seedlings Law. After much deliberation, I have verified it clearly." Lu Huiqing said: "This can also ensure the success of the Green Seedlings Law.  Implement it, your majesty and your ministers will be well aware of it." "That's good!" Hearing the emperor's reply, Lu Huiqing showed a sly smile and had already borrowed the knife for Lin Zhao.  So next ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a quiet alley in Qiantang County, a man smiled at the corner of his mouth,  Satisfied, he came out of a small courtyard.  A woman with a face full of makeup stood at the door, posing, and watched the man leave with a smile.  The man straightened his clothes as he walked. His dark arms looked smooth and healthy, and his whole person looked powerful and flexible.  The man turned around several streets and alleys, being cautious along the way, and finally entered a small courtyard.  He thought he was careful enough, but he didn't expect it.  There is still a tail behind him, and not just one!  The man entered the room with a smile, still recalling the misty happiness before, so much so that he didn't even notice the unusual atmosphere after entering.  "Third brother, where have you been?" The man just stopped.  I found the two brothers sitting on the chairs, one with a more serious expression.  "Brother, second brother, I'll go out and walk around" The man smiled, and the proud smile on his face was slightly distorted, becoming very ugly.  "Turning around, you turned it on a woman's belly again, right? Look at your potential!" The man's brother suddenly cursed, looking very angry.  "Brother, I" Just as the man was about to open his mouth to defend something, his eldest brother scolded you: "I told you, these are extraordinary times recently, don't go out easily, but you just don't listen, are those vulgar fans in Huajieliuxiang good?  ? Why can¡¯t my wife be better at home?¡± The man chuckled: ¡°Brother, you are joking, how can the yellow-faced woman at home compare to the girl from Cuihongyuan¡± ¡°When is enough?  /If you do dirty things, you will die on a woman's belly one day!" The eldest brother was very angry, with a look of hatred on his face.  The man suddenly became unhappy and muttered.?: "Brother, you must be worrying too much. All the people on the boat are dead. Does anyone know that it was us who did it? Besides, what can we do even if we know? Do they have evidence?" This guy is still plausibly talking, one by one.  .  "Hey, Third Brother, when will you grow some brains!" The old man who had been silent all this time spoke up: "That's not what the elder brother is talking about. There is a saying called murder and silence. Have you ever heard of it?" "Kill and silence"  ?" The man reacted immediately and couldn't help but look at the two brothers with doubts. "It's not like that, they may not dare!" "Why don't we dare? There are dozens of people in a boat. ?  What does it matter?" the second child laughed at himself.  "Brother, since you are such a person, why did you agreeto do this job, alas!" The boss sighed: "Who made our Qianjiang Sanjiao famous? Who made us owe someone a favor in the first place?  ? I've long been tired of such unethical things, but how easy is it to wash hands in a golden basin? " Yes, these three people are the three Jiaos of Qianjiang, and they were responsible for the sinking of the Meng family's ship on the Jiangnan River.  After the work was completed, they came to Qiantang County as agreed and prepared to receive their reward.  They have been licking blood from the edge of a knife for a long time, so the two brothers of the Qian family know very well that murders and silences often occur, so they should be more vigilant.  They originally wanted to leave Hangzhou quickly, but the inspections at all land and water terminals have been tight recently, and the slightest carelessness may reveal their flaws.  So they have been hiding in Qiantang City, waiting for the news to pass and leaving quietly.  But the third child couldn't control himself.  There's something wrong with this guy - he's lustful!  After a long time, I couldn¡¯t bear the loneliness, so I quietly slipped out to have some fun. Unexpectedly, I was blocked and cursed by my two brothers as soon as I came back!  "Brother, the matter is over. I will just pay attention in the future!" Upon seeing this, Qian Laosan knew that he could only admit his mistake and be obedient.  "It's good to know. Will there be a tail when you come back?" Boss Qian was very cautious.  "No, I'm very careful!" He seemed to be cautious, but he had just fallen in love with a promiscuous woman.  Pleasure in the heart will inevitably lead to paralysis, so So As soon as the words were spoken, chaotic footsteps sounded from the window. Boss Qian reacted quickly and immediately shouted: "Let's go!" The other party was obviously prepared.  When they just rushed to the window, the other party had already broken in through the window.  "Boss Qian, why don't you keep your promise?" "Recently, the government's investigation has been strict. It's not that we don't want to leave, but we can't leave!" "Can't leave or don't want to leave? The state is prosperous, with fireworks and willow lanes, we can't leave, right?" Because the third child  behavior.  The other party's questioning left them speechless.  Qian Laosan¡¯s face turned pale with fear. He already understood that these people must have followed him back.  I finally understood the seriousness of what my elder brother said, but unfortunately it was too late to regret it. Serious consequences may be unavoidable.  "Do we have to put my brother to death?" Boss Qian's eyes were full of resentment. The other party's behavior of burning down bridges and killing people was really despicable.  "It's not that I have to put you to death, but that you are ignorant and the path you choose is related to your wealth and life. Everyone has to be more cautious, right?" Boss Qian squeezed out a wry smile from the corner of his mouth and saw the other person's hand.  When it was not a whistle stick, but a sharp knife, he already understood.  The other party obviously did not intend to leave a way for his brother to survive.  Today, I am afraid that there will be death but no life. How will my wife and children at home survive?  My heart is full of worry and reluctance.  If we work hard, there may be a glimmer of hope.  The three Qian brothers quickly rushed to the door. How could the other party let them go? The whistling of the sword sounded in their ears.  Thanks to his brothers' strong bodies and quick reactions, otherwise he would have been killed by the sword in less than three moves.  Boss Qian was the smartest one. Seeing this situation, he immediately jumped back and kicked the candlestick off the table.  It's empty talk to take advantage of the chaos to escape. The other party is a killer, and his night vision ability will definitely be much better than his own.  In a dark room, it won't help.  The candlestick happened to fall on the curtain next to the wall, and the flames instantly jumped up.  Wooden houses burn quickly, and soon smoke billows.  In the firelight and smoke, the coughs were heard by each other, but the Qian brothers felt much more relaxed.  They have amazing underwater skills and a special method of breathing, which will be very beneficial to them.  Boss Qian is also smart and quick in reaction. In such a tense moment, he can still think of creating an advantage in this way.  He also had another idea. It was already evening, and as long as it caused a fire, it would be discovered soon.  The county government officials will come to silence you, which will increase your chances of escape.  The three Qian brothers quickly grabbed the window and broke out, followed immediately by the other party.  He ran out of the house and was pursued by the other party.Reluctantly, the barrier of fireworks was lost in the courtyard. The three Qian brothers were good at underwater skills, but they were blind on the ground.  In an instant, the three brothers were injured in many places.  Qian Laosan finally fulfilled his destiny. Because of his lust, he was killed. A sharp knife pierced his chest, and he fell to the ground without breathing.  "Third brother! When the remaining two brothers of the Qian family saw this, they were heartbroken. However, they knew that the most important thing at the moment was to escape, leaving the green hills without fear of running out of firewood. Only by escaping could they survive and take revenge! The two brothers relied on their agility to  With great skill, they fought and retreated, and the wounds on their bodies became more and more numerous. Finally, they came to a small river. Qiantang is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. There are many rivers in the city. The Qian brothers jumped in without hesitation. They were in the water.  The strong point is that as long as it is like water, it will be alive! The killer originally wanted to go into the water to chase him, but the shouts of fighting the fire and the noisy footsteps could not be revealed. He glanced at the blood on the river and had to turn around.  Leave quickly (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 159: Race against time

    Boss Qian jumped into the water suddenly, and the cold river water immediately rushed to his body, seeping into the wounds all over his body, and heartbreaking pain came.  He no longer cares about so much, and escape is his only belief at this moment.  He was underwater and didn¡¯t know that someone on the shore had already come to put out the fire, let alone the county government officials coming.  There is only one thought in his mind, and that is to swim forward, survive and take revenge!  When a wave came over, Boss Qian lost his last consciousness and he had no strength at all.  It was as if he was in a long dream, surrounded by darkness. He wanted to go out, but he could not find the exit or his relatives, which made him very anxious.  Suddenly, I turned around and saw two brothers crossing a river and moving forward.  Boss Qian suddenly became excited and shouted loudly, but the two brothers didn't seem to hear them at all and didn't respond at all.  He was very surprised and rushed forward quickly to find out, but was blocked by the rushing river in front of him.  Seeing the two brothers walking further and further away, Boss Qian became very anxious and kept chasing and shouting along the river embankment, but there was no reply until the two men completely disappeared from sight.  Boss Qian then lay down on the ground, feeling tired and hot, and smoke was almost coming out of his throat. Water He subconsciously called out, and then a stream of sweet water entered his throat, which felt extremely comfortable.  It was at this time that the spiritual platform became clearer, and a glimmer of light was seen in the darkness.  The dreamlike scene was also awakened by this glass of water. Boss Qian opened his eyes and found that he was in a clean and elegant room, and a young man was carefully feeding himself water with a spoon.  "Whereis this?" Boss Qian wanted to ask, but found that it was so difficult to open his mouth and struggled slightly.  Severe pain suddenly spread throughout the body.  "Don't move or talk. You're seriously injured. The doctor has told you not to move. Otherwise, it will be troublesome if the wound collapses!" Seeing the confused expression on Boss Qian's face, the young man said, "I know you want to  What are you asking? It was my master who saved you, but I don¡¯t dare to pronounce my master¡¯s name properly. I¡¯d better wait for you to thank him personally after he recovers from his injury!¡± Boss Qian¡¯s eyes moved slightly, which was similar to a nod.  At this moment, he had no extra energy to think about the whole situation and who saved him? However, the doubt in his eyes did not disappear.  The young man hesitated for a moment before he understood, and hesitantly said: "Your Majesty, please be strong, your two companions failed to survive, already" The second child has also gone? Boss Qian almost trembled all over.  Some wounds cracked, and there were some blood stains on the white cloth wrapped.  Sadness and hatred came to my heart together, and a tear rolled down from the corner of my eye.  The bad news will not stimulate him, but will make him stronger and survive.  When the young man saw this, as the young master expected, he served the seriously injured boss Qian to sleep.  Then he left.  After passing through the corridor, he hurried to the front hall where Mr. Lin Zhao was waiting.  "Master, he's awake!" Lin Zhao said in surprise: "Fortunately, I finally got over it!" "Any reaction?" Su An asked softly beside him.  "There are doubts, sadness, and hatred. The younger one has followed the young master's instructions and told him the truth. He knows that the two brothers have died. Although he is sad, he is very strong!" "Very good, you take good care of him. You must  Let him recover as soon as possible!" "Yes!" After the young attendant left, General Yu Xuan said doubtfully: "Master, can he survive the bad news directly? What if" "No!" Lin Zhao shook his head.  : "It can be seen that he is a very strong person. If you tell him directly, there will be no suspicion or concern. He will cherish his life more and live strong. It can be seen from the situation when we rescued him last night!"  When we first rescued Boss Qian last night, he was covered in blood and looked really scary. Being able to survive was considered a blessing, and it could even be said to be a miracle.  Since Lao Suntou rushed to Hangzhou desperately to report the news that the ship might have been scuttled by three dragons in the Qianjiang River, Lin Zhao ordered Su An to inquire about the whereabouts of these people.  The hard work paid off, and they actually got the news that the three brothers are now in Hangzhou.  But how to find them is more troublesome and difficult.  Yu Xuan accidentally mentioned that if the guess is correct, the three brothers should be together with Qinghe Lianghang.  So they sent people to monitor the Qinghe Grain Store. Unexpectedly, they accidentally bumped into him.  "Obviously, the Lu brothers from Qinghe are more familiar with the Qianjiang Sanjiao. They seem to be looking for these people too, so they just need to follow them secretly.  Until today, I found traces of the third child of the Qian family, and a mantis came to catch the cicada, with the oriole behind.  It¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t expect that the other party would directly kill people and silence them so quickly. In addition, tracking requires secrecy, so the manpower is not very sufficient.  By the time he dared to rescue, it was already a step too late.  One of them died directly in the yard, and the other two were fished out of the water, covered in blood., there was no movement.  At first, everyone thought they were dead, and Lin Zhao was greatly disappointed. Without these key witnesses, many things would be difficult to handle later.  Fortunately, the boss of the Qian family was lucky enough to carry him back and found that he was still breathing.  Lin Zhao naturally spared no effort and ordered people to rescue him with all his strength, finally saving his life.  As long as you have this person in hand, you will be more confident in many things.  Lin Zhao ordered: "Remember, publicize to the outside world that all three people were killed, and then pursue the culprits who committed arson and murder with great fanfare. Collect clues, remember, this is a headless murder case!" Of course Su An understood his son's intention,  This matter will be taken care of naturally.  "Yao Fu, tell the doctors and attendants to take good care of this person. There is no need to reveal our identity for the time being. The eldest son of the Qian family is still a secret, so don't leak the news!"  Things are still quite effective.  Lin Zhao asked again: "How is the price of food?" "In the past few days, we ourselves have added fuel to the fire. Their purchase prices have been much higher. I guess they can't hold it anymore!" "They can't hold it anymore!"  Now, some people must be even more anxious. It¡¯s almost time for us to visit again! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the Qinghetang study room, Lu Ji sat and listened to the reports from his subordinates.  "All three brothers are dead? Have you seen it with your own eyes?" Lu Ji asked in a deep voice.  This is his biggest concern at the moment. If he can deal with it properly, he will have no worries anymore.  "The third child died on the spot under the knife, while the other two were seriously injured and jumped into the water!" Hearing this answer, Lu Ji couldn't help but feel nervous.  Asked: "That means it is not certain that the person is dead?" "They are definitely dead. With such serious injuries and excessive blood loss, they cannot survive in the cold river water. Later, when the officials sent people to salvage them, the people were  There is no breathing, no movement. This is what we can see." "That's good!" Such an answer made Lu Ji feel relieved, and his worries were finally eliminated.  Although the actions of the Qianjiang Three Jiaos are very secret, the other party may not know it, and if they know it, there is no evidence, let alone one who can relate it to him.  But Lu Ji felt uneasy in his heart.  In addition, Bian Jinglai's instructions told him to handle the aftermath well and not leave any clues, so he had no choice but to take risks.  Although the riots, arson and murder are a bit loud, this matter has nothing to do with me, so I can rest assured.  Lu Ji didn't know whether he was deceiving himself or others, or was just being careless.  He somewhat overestimated his luck and underestimated Lin Zhao's ability.  There have been many things going on recently, and Lu Ji has been very busy. After removing this hidden danger, Lu Ji began to worry about grain procurement again.  "Brother, it's strange to say that the grain sold by Meng's Grain Store in the past few days has not only not decreased, but has increased, which is very unusual!" Lu Shan noticed some problems and was still worried.  Somewhat uneasy.  "I underestimated Lin Zhao. Now I can be sure that he must have used the grain stored in Changpingcang, and the amount was not small." "Hey, why are Dalang's actions so slow?" Lu Shan complained:  "I wonder when it will be?" "Erlang has already sent a letter and has already taken action. He said that we should wait patiently for a few days!" The worry on Lu Ji's face gradually became thicker. Waiting patiently is easier said than done.  It was extremely difficult to get up.  Lu Shandao: "Brother, although our funds are not very sufficient, we can barely maintain it. Maybe we can get through it!" "Humph!" Lu Ji sighed softly, pondered for a long time, and said with a wry smile: "How can it be so simple? We  Naturally, I can persevere. What I am worried about is other people" "Other people?" Lu Shan seemed a little confused for a moment and did not react.  Lu Ji said: "Why are we all hoarding food together? Isn't it just to wait until the price of food rises and then make a fortune! Now almost everyone has exchanged their money for food at a high price. If the price of food does not rise, what will happen?  ? Now there is a disaster, and the river water transportation is not smooth, there is a chance of price increase. Once the water transportation is smooth, the government will openly transport food from other places to stabilize the food price, so everyone will die miserably in a short time.  They can't see the trend of rising food prices, what will they do?" "This" Lu Shan immediately realized the seriousness of the matter.  Although our company is the first in the grain market and although its scale is large, it cannot withstand the rest!  Although the grain merchants in Qiantang County usually follow their own lead, they have common interests and are pursuing money.  Now if you can¡¯t make money and new industry leaders with government backgrounds appear on the opposite side, what will happen? And this involves a person¡¯s psychological problems. Once a grain merchant switches sides, the price of grain will remain flat, or evenIf it falls back, people will gradually become more and more panicked and out of control.  Just like the flood breaks the embankment, as long as a small hole is opened, it is only a matter of time before the embankment collapses.  Nowadays, dangers exist everywhere on this line of defense, and they are unable to guard against them. Lu Ji and Lu Shan suddenly found that the situation was a bit scary, and they couldn't do anything.  Now we can only hope that various grain merchants will hesitate a little and be able to persist for a few more days.  At the same time, he eagerly hoped that Lu Huiqing could use this move faster!  The thin line between life and death is a race against time!

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 160 The Belated Knife

    Lu Huiqing did take action. He cleverly persuaded Emperor Zhao Xu to agree to the request of the Third Division to conduct an inventory of grain storage in Changping warehouses in various places.  Of course, although he had selfish motives, he did all this in a secretive manner, seemingly embarrassed, and had no choice but to accept the pressure and compromise with the Third Division.  In fact, I was already happy in my heart, and a plan to attack with a borrowed knife had been formed, and the target was directly aimed at Qiantang County.  The financial authorities of the Song Dynasty had no knowledge of these three departments and unceremoniously started to participate in them.  This is their scope of authority.  Changpingcang spent all the money of the three departments, but it was under the control of the local government. Now the establishment of the three departments and the Ordinance Department have to interfere, who can feel happy?  The temporary organization of the Establishment and Construction of the Third Division and the Ordinance Department has risen too fast. It has overwhelmed them in every aspect and is likely to replace the Third Division.  This makes a group of financial managers lose money at a young age. How can the officials who calculate the national accounts accept this?  Therefore, whenever you have the opportunity, try to learn as much as possible about related issues, and it is best to take them into your own hands.  In the massive Xining Reform, Changpingcang is undoubtedly a very important sector.  Therefore, the investigation into Changpingcang began immediately, and the several areas where the green seedling method was trialled were a top priority.  Officials from the Third Division on Henan Road, Jingdong Road, and Huainan Road went to investigate.  It would be even better if we could find something from it and use it to attack the Ordinance Department of the Three Construction and Construction Departments and find a basis for opposing the reform.  There are two special cases on the Liangzhe Road in the south. Although the place is small, the people in charge are all Fengyun Ruwu. Naturally, the Third Division will not favor one over the other, and also sent people to investigate.  With the entry and exit of the Third Division, Lu Huiqing naturally had to take action.  The knife is borrowed, but it needs to be guided and wielded by someone. If you wait for it to take effect naturally, the speed is really too slow and time will not wait.  It is more appropriate for me to play this role of guidance in the end.  Lu Huiqing only mentioned it briefly, and Lu Shengqing took the initiative to ask Ying to go south. It can be said that Qinghe Grain Store was run by him, he was the most familiar with it, and he cared about it the most.  If he didn't come and see for himself, he would always feel a little uneasy. In addition, since he didn't have anything important to do, it would be easy to go south.  However, this made Lu Huiqing worried. He still knew what his second brother was.  I don't expect him to accomplish anything big, but as long as he doesn't do anything bad, I'm thankful for it.  It's just that it's hard to refute the second brother's face, so he has to send his third son Lu Heqing to follow him at the same time. He can also have a dissuasion in everything. Having someone who can adapt to changes can stand alone. In fact, all the big and small affairs are handed over to Lu Heqing.  Of course, they found a very good reason - to save relatives!  The Lu family¡¯s hometown is in Jinjiang, Quanzhou, in southern Fujian. It is very common to return home to visit relatives.  It also happens that I have to pass through Hangzhou and spend a few days in Qiantang County, and it is reasonable to spend a day with some tribesmen.  However, it is a long distance from Bianjing to Hangzhou. Because of the autumn rains in the south of the Yangtze River, the river water supply was not guaranteed and water transport was paralyzed in large areas.  There are many delayed ships gathered in the canal from the north to the south of the Yangtze River. It has just begun to be dredged, so it is slightly chaotic and the voyage will inevitably be delayed from time to time.  ¡°In addition, this is a borrowed knife strategy, and it will be in vain if the Third Division does not take action.  In this way, a lot of time is wasted from going back and forth. ?????????????????????????????????????????? The Lu brothers¡¯ speed of going south has been somewhat affected. Now they have just arrived in Yangzhou, and they are rushing here eagerly. They don¡¯t know how long it will take. I don¡¯t know when they will arrive in Hangzhou?  This made Lu Gu of Qiantang very anxious and anxious, and found it difficult to settle down.  I have been looking forward to it with great anxiety! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As Lu Gu expected, the situation in the Hangzhou grain market is very unstable.  Most grain merchants choose to hoard food because they want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to make a fortune.  So since the autumn rains continued, they began to purchase grain at a price higher than the market price, waiting for the price to rise sharply to make a fortune.  There have been many similar experiences in the past, and it will be easy to succeed in a short time.  But this year, things seem a little unusual.  More than half a month has passed, and the price of grain has not increased. Meng's Grain Store has been operating at a low price as usual, which makes him helpless.  ¡°If other merchants do this in normal times, they will definitely join forces to make the other party retreat, or take some extraordinary measures to remove the obstacles.  But this time, these thoughts can only be temporarily left behind, and I dare not think about it too much.  Therefore, the person behind Meng's Food Company is Magistrate Lin, and they cannot afford to offend him.  Businessmen are only interested in profit, but they are also timid. Without a strong backing, who dares to offend the government casually?  Offend local parents?  These are relatively trivial matters. What they care more about is interests, wealth and money.  Therefore, I have always hoped for the industry leader.What good countermeasures can ?? and the Grain Bank have? It's best to just go with the flow for this kind of thing.  They have all seen the process. Although Qinghe also spent a lot of money to purchase grain to stabilize the situation.  However, after a period of time, the effect was not very obvious. Grain prices remained very low and there was no upward trend at all.  Soon after dinner, there were rumors among the grain merchants that Magistrate Lin had transferred grain from the official warehouse and had sufficient reserves, so the price of grain in Hangzhou would not rise at all.  As far as the current trend is concerned, this is indeed the case, so grain merchants are beginning to be a little anxious and a little panicked.  Various versions of rumors also began to appear, saying that the imperial court planned to transport a batch of grain from Huainan and Jiangnan East Road, and the price would fall again.  For each grain merchant who has a mountain of grain stored in his home, this is like a bolt from the blue, once grain comes in from other places.  Hoarding can't help. Once the price drops, they will suffer heavy losses or even be devastated.  Therefore, major grain stores are beginning to become a little anxious and panicked, hoping to reach a conclusion as soon as possible.  They all focused their attention on the Lu brothers from Qinghe Grain Store, hoping that the Lu family could give them a clear explanation and give them confidence, which would be a reason for them to persist.  When many people came to the door together, Lu Gu knew that something was wrong. It seemed that these grain merchants were really worried.  Hoarding is an individual behavior. At first, everyone was thinking about how to make money, and everyone was scrambling to keep up.  Now if there is a problem, everyone will come here looking happy, and who will they show their sad faces to?  In his words, he seemed to be blaming Qinghe openly and secretly, as if it was the Lu brothers who brought them to this embarrassing situation.  To be honest, Lu Gu didn't like these people, he was even a little disgusted, even angry.  But he couldn't say it out loud. These people were now his fighting alliances, weights in the game with Lin Zhao, and even shields. They must be maintained as much as possible!  "Dongzhu Lu, what should I do? I can't hold on any longer!" "Yes, the price of food has not increased as of the day. At this price, I may not have much profit." "It's good to have profit, if we continue  If the price continues, we may all lose money, or even lose all our money!¡± ¡°What should we do¡± It can be seen that many investors are very anxious, already panicked, and their confidence has been greatly shaken.  .  Lu Gu couldn't help but sigh. The thing he was most worried about right now was undoubtedly this, but he didn't have any good solutions.  Fortunately, these people still care about their former leadership status and are willing to come to discuss with themselves, otherwise they would not even have the chance to win over them in the end.  "Don't worry, everyone, the price of food will rise. There is not much food left in the 'Meng family's granary' The competition now is who can persevere better. We have been persevering for a long time, and we see success right in front of us. If now  Wouldn¡¯t it be a failure to give up?¡± ¡°Dongzhu Lu, of course?¡± ¡°That¡¯s natural!¡± Lu Gu said loudly, ¡°Please wait for another five days, there will definitely be a turn for the better within five days.¡± In desperation, he just said.  can make such a promise.  Otherwise, if these people's faith is exceeded, problems will immediately arise.  "Five days? Dongzhu Lu is so sure?" Many people are doubtful about this!  "When has Mr. Lv ever done anything untargeted? Don't worry, everyone, if you persist for five more days, there will definitely be a turn for the better, and I'm sure you will make a lot of money!" "Well, since Mr. Lv has said so, let's go ahead.  I believe that if there is no improvement after five days, I'm afraid we will" The implication is already very clear.  However, although many people agreed, they already had other plans in their hearts.  Some people are already retreating in their hearts. They are already considering that making a big fortune is no longer important.  The important thing is how to keep the family business, just don't lose money.  Therefore, Lu Gu¡¯s words can only be half-believed, and you have to make up your own mind about the details.  Such a situation had been expected by Lin Zhao. His initial plan was that as long as Qinghe was eliminated, other grain companies would definitely obey his orders.  But its special background is destined to make it difficult to achieve anything in a short period of time.  Lin Zhaocai shifted his focus to the grain price war, and Changpingcang became his most advantageous weapon and equipment, which made the hoarding grain merchants really uncomfortable!  Lin Zhao knew very well that the most important thing in this battle was the wavering grain merchants in the middle. As long as they defected, everything would be easy.  Therefore, from the very beginning when I visited Zhang Ziheng, to sow discord invisibly, to recently continued to contact the owners of some grain stores, the purpose was all here.  Of course, the most important thing is the price.  As long as affordable food is stabilized, it will inevitablyIf you can't sit still, even a piece of iron will be torn apart.  This will also become a weight for victory. With Cai Jing's support, this can be achieved. The current situation is exactly what he wants.  But just when Lin Zhao was about to attack with all his strength, an obstacle came!  Lu Gu had been looking forward to it for a long time, and Lu Huiqing's belated sword finally arrived in Qiantang County!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 161: Repairing the Holes

    Things are often so evil, and they can easily turn around at critical moments. Sometimes they bring hope, but sometimes things go wrong!  Seeing that the grain merchants in Hangzhou were panicking and restless all day long, they were on the verge of collapse. Just when the grain price war was about to be a complete victory, obstacles and troubles happened to arise. Officials from the Third Division responsible for checking Changpingcang arrived!  The official who came here is named Zhang Mingyuan, and he is currently the detention officer for the Changping case of the Du Branch Division!  During the Song Dynasty, the three divisions included Yantie, Duzhi, and Hudu. The highest official was called the three divisions, known as the prime minister, equivalent to the minister of finance, and was responsible for taxation and financial affairs.  Among them, Duzhi is responsible for the number of the world's wealth. Every year, it is determined whether it is available or not, and its entry and exit are controlled for the purpose of calculating the country's use.  In other words, they were in charge of the taxes, revenue and expenditures of the Song Dynasty, and their power and role were not as great as usual.  Its chief is the Duzhi Envoy, and he has many subordinates who are in charge of various affairs.  ?According to the different details of the affairs under its charge, the Du Branch Division is divided into eight cases and eight cases, including eight cases such as giving, money and silk, Changping, and shipping. The division of labor is very clear.  For example, the money and silk case is responsible for the spring and winter clothes in the army, the salary of hundreds of officials, the money and silk hidden in the left, and the discussion of fragrant medicine.  The shipping case covers Bianhe, Guangji, Caihe water transportation, bridges, Zhehu, three taxes, etc.  ??The Changping case is in charge of the purchase of goods in various states. The "buyer" is to buy grain, and the purchase of food naturally means to stabilize the price of grain. It is in charge of the Changping warehouse in each state, which is the exclusive superior Yamen.  There is a judge for each case, who is led by the Kongmu officer, the Duhui officer, the Goufu officer and other assistants.  Zhang Mingyuan is a seduction officer, and his status is actually not very high, but this time he can be regarded as leaving the capital on orders.  He was also sent by the Third Division.  It needs some respect and attention.  Although the matters under his jurisdiction are not big.  The power is also limited, but it restricts Lin Zhao's throat.  Moreover, the rhythm of this cricket was very fast. The three divisions did a lot of time. Zhang Mingyuan moved very quickly after receiving the order, and immediately moved to Qiantang County.  The most important thing is that this guy is walking on dry roads. Although it is hard work, the speed is very fast.  Not many people know.  Back then, he was implicated in a case, and it was Tang Jie who was still at Yushitai at that time who found out the truth and helped him redress his injustice.  Therefore, he has always regarded Tang Xianggong as his benefactor and expressed gratitude.  After Tang Jie's death, he has always been brooding about it, and like most people, he believed that Lin Zhao was angry to death.  Although he is determined to take revenge, he is indifferent and his ability is limited.  During that time, Shangshu also impeached Lin Zhao, but all those memorials were thrown into the corner by Emperor Zhao Xu.  It has been almost a year since the incident, but Zhang Mingyuan has always been worried about it.  I thought I would never have the chance to take revenge, but I didn't expect that I would wait until God gave me the opportunity.  When the Third Division wants to check Changping warehouses in various places.  As an official in the Chang Ping case, he could participate in the case justifiably.  As for why he came to Qiantang County, it was because the county magistrate Lin Zhao had a good reputation and most people didn't want to mess with him.  So Zhang Mingyuan took over this hot potato. For him, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  He firmly believed that Lin Zhao was busy implementing the Green Seeding Method, and there could be no mistakes in Chang Pingcang.  As long as there is a problem, he will make a big fuss and make Lin Zhao look good to comfort Tang Xianggong's spirit in heaven.  So, as soon as he received the appointment, he set off immediately.  Instead, they left behind the Lu brothers who set off first and took the water route.  He was worried that someone had tipped off Lin Zhao, who had already been prepared, with the purpose of catching Lin Zhao off guard.  Lin Zhaoyuan was in Hangzhou and was not very well-informed. He had no idea about the Third Division¡¯s investigation into Chang Pingcang.  After Wang Yu learned about this before, he asked Lu Huiqing to remind Lin Zhao that they had some friendship with each other and could barely be considered one of their own.  Wang Yu didn¡¯t know that he was entrusting an evil person. Lu Huiqing¡¯s purpose was to kill Lin Zhao with a borrowed knife. How could he give a warning in advance?  The final result was that Zhang Mingyuan had already passed Taihu Lake, and Lin Zhao only got the news!  ¡°I was really caught off guard, and the originally good situation in Hangzhou changed instantly.  The happiest person belongs to Lu Ji. It can be said that at the last moment, when he was about to despair, hope came.  The Third Division came to send people to check Chang Pingcang. Lu Ji almost laughed out loud when he heard the news.  He knew very well that the reason why Meng's Grain Store could sustain itself for so long was because of the use of grain from Changpingcang.  Now, the imperial court sent people to investigate. How should Lin Zhao make up for this shortfall?  It makes me happy just thinking about it. In order to draw out the salary from the bottom of the cauldron, Lin Zhao moved public funds and used the imperial court's regular grain, but it was a drunken act.  No one is right, so the price of food in Hangzhou is decided by himself "Brother, the road is really boundless, Da Lang finally took action!" Lu Shan was smiling, it was a complete escape from death.  a feeling of.  Maybe it was because he had been suppressed for too long, but suddenly Lu Ji was very happy. He laughed out loud and said, "Not bad, I finally caught up!" He was under a lot of pressure these days.  "Hey, Dalang won't take action"Now, as soon as he takes action, he goes straight to the point. This time Lin Zhao is going to be in trouble!  " Lu Shan had a look of gloating and a proud smile on his face. At this moment, all he has to do is wait happily for the arrival of brothers Lu Shengqing and Lu Heqing to watch the show together! The other grain merchants in Hangzhou finally breathed a sigh of relief. They had secretly obtained  According to the news, County Magistrate Lin may be using the grain stored in Changpingcang to support the Meng family. Now, this source is about to be cut off, and there will be no affordable grain on the ground in Hangzhou. So many people have begun to count money in their dreams.  Of course, there are some smart people, or people with far-sightedness who are keenly aware of the crisis. Lu Ji said that after waiting for five days, there was a turn for the better. But they didn¡¯t expect that the situation would turn out like this!  After participating, how did Lu Ji know that the imperial court would send someone here? Thinking of the rumors before, could it be that the Lu family really had a backing in the imperial court and could actually invite the Third Division? This matter is no longer a business competition, it has already escalated!  When it comes to fighting in the court, something might happen. Although the current situation seems to be favorable to the Lu family, God knows what will happen next.  Dare to look down on Magistrate Lin? The king of the county has fallen. Is it possible that the people behind the Lu family are more powerful than the king of the county? Money is good, but you have to have a life to spend it. It is risky to drive up the price of food.  If the court really wanted to punish them, they would not be able to escape. Presumably Magistrate Lin was also worried about the people behind the Lu family, so he was holding back now.  , it¡¯s hard to say what will happen? Officials protect each other. If something happens, the government may not touch the Lu family, but what about them? For a while, many people felt a little uneasy.  For rational people, how much money they make is not that important now. How to get out is the most important thing. But it is easy to get on the pirate ship, but it is difficult to get off the pirate ship. Many people regretted that they followed Qinghe for a moment.  I listened to Lu Ji's words about hoarding, and now I am kidnapped by the Lu family. However, there is no chance of escaping. It depends on the choice. In fact, this is a gamble, and it is a matter of gambling, County Magistrate Lin.  Can he win, or is the person behind the Lu family more powerful? So this belated knife did help Lu Ji to save the situation, but it also planted a bigger crisis to a certain extent.  , leaving more people shaken. As for what the grain merchants will choose next, it all depends on the outcome of the battle between County Magistrate Lin and Officer Zhang!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Lin Zhao received the news, Zhang Mingyuan had already passed Taihu Lake, and within a few days he was  When they arrived in Qiantang, Lin Zhao was a little surprised that the people from the Third Division suddenly wanted to check Changpingcang, and they went straight to Hangzhou. This was a bit unusual at such a critical moment, but the Third Division had always established regulations for the Third Division.  It's not like Lu Huiqing's actions to deal with Si Bu!  Lin Zhao had doubts and worries in his heart. The memorial had obviously been sent to Bianjing, so why did the emperor still order an investigation?  Did Emperor Zhao Xu not receive the memorial, or did he not take it seriously and did so intentionally?  If it¡¯s the latter, the consequences are quite dire.  I don't know if it's impossible. After all, the most important thing in Zhao Xu's mind at the moment is the Green Miao Law. It's normal for the emperor to be angry if this matter is delayed.  But Lin Zhao felt that this should not be the case. After several contacts with Zhao Xu, the young emperor was not such a person, at least he would not be so impulsive and turn his back on him so quickly.  So there must have been some mistake?  What's funny is that on the same day, the Suzhou Jiangnan River finally salvaged the sunken ship and restored river traffic. The sunken post ship was also discovered.  The post boat sank and all the memorials sank to the bottom of the river. This was a dumbfounding result.  The most critical things have serious consequences and impacts.  Without the memorial, it cannot be proved that Lin Zhao had requested a memorial before.  Then the nature becomes private use of Changpingcang grain.  And from the beginning to the end, in order to keep profiteers confused and maintain the market, Lin Zhao was using Meng's Grain Company to sell grain and stabilize grain prices.  But it is also very likely to be said to be abuse of power for personal gain, or even corruption and misappropriation of public funds. The key depends on how others view it. In short, what is needed is evidence.  Now the only one who is proving his innocence is Zhizhou Zhao Bian.  Mr. Zhao has always been known for his impartiality and reputation. His testimony should be very convincing!  ¡°But will Zhao Bian definitely help him 100%?  Will Mr. Zhao be implicated in this matter?  Now all this is hard to say and unclear.  So?We must prepare for a rainy day, at least deal with Zhang Mingyuan first!  But, what should we do?  The grain supply in Changpingcang in Qiantang County has almost bottomed out. How should we explain to the Third Division at that time?  Not only that, but he also owed Cai Jing a lot of food. He had tricked others into getting Cai Jing on board the ship, but now he could no longer implicate them.  But where can we find so much food at once to make up for the shortfall?  If you fail to fill it in, the consequences will be serious.  One is that there will inevitably be people who want to impeach him, and they may even accuse him.  On the other hand, the grain market in Hangzhou, which has finally been improving, is afraid that it will be in a mess again, and the people who will be harmed will still be the people who will be harmed.  This is what Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t want to see.  For the current plan, food is the key. Lin Zhao feels that he must go see someone and try his best to "fill" this hole!  (To be continued

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 162: Adventure Drama

    The sun sets in the west, the sky is bright red and golden, and the sunset is very gorgeous.  The afterglow shines through the clouds and shines on the West Lake. The waves are sparkling and the scenery is particularly moving.  Especially the Leifeng Peak by the lake and the Huangfei Pagoda (Leifeng Pagoda) on the peak are bathed in the glory of the setting sun and reflected on the lake. Together with the scenery of the lake and mountains, they form a beautiful evening photo of the West Lake.  The sunset at Leifeng Peak is indeed one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake!  Lin Zhao sighed in admiration, then climbed up to the Leifeng Pagoda, standing on the top of the tower and leaning on the railing, looking out into the distance, with a panoramic view of the West Lake.  The green mountains are towering, the lake is rippling, and the cruise ships are rippling. Everything looks so harmonious and beautiful.  The peaks in the distance are lush and green, and the ridges are lined with a golden edge under the setting sun.  Meng Ruoying has purchased a lot of land in the mountains over there, purchased tea gardens, and planted tea trees.  Thinking that it wouldn't be long before he might be able to drink his first cup of authentic Longjing tea, Lin Zhao felt a little excited.  Going further afield, we also purchased a large area of ??land to grow cotton next year!  In the distance, the city of Hangzhou is tall and majestic, with rows of houses and smoke rising from the roofs.  Seeing this scene, Lin Zhao showed a smile, and his persistence in the past two months was finally not in vain.  At least the people in Qiantang County still have food to eat and can make fire and cook so calmly.  I wonder what it will be like in a few days?  It¡¯s upsetting just thinking about it!  Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and Lin Zhao felt a chill on his face.  When did it get so cold?  Then I thought about it, it was already the end of the second year of Xining, and November was almost over.  It has been almost two years since I came to this world. Time flies so fast.  What have you done in the past two years?  While deep in thought.  There was a creaking sound on the stairs.  Immediately there were faint footsteps, and Lin Zhao ordered Yu Xuandao beside him: "Go and greet Boss Zhang!" The person Lin Zhao wanted to see today was Zhang Ziheng from Guangji Grain Store. He had had contact with him before, but now Lin Zhao was in need of help, and he felt sad in his heart.  A big plan is brewing, so find him again.  Leifeng Pagoda was originally a tourist attraction. When Zhao Shiju was in Hangzhou, he often climbed the tower to paint.  This place also became one of the places where he planned his rebellion.  Who wants to be associated with rebellion?  So people choose to avoid it, consciously or unconsciously.  In addition, Chen Qi kidnapped Meng Ruoying and finally died on Leifeng. After that, few people came here, so it seemed even more deserted.  Lin Zhao chose to meet Zhang Ziheng here just to keep the place quiet and to make Zhang Dongzhu feel at ease.  Last time Lin Zhao came to visit and gave gifts, it was actually a way to sow discord, and Zhang Ziheng was passively taken advantage of.  Even though he explained it again and again.  He has also been suspected for a long time and can hardly defend himself.  He was also more wary of Lin Zhao.  Therefore, it is not appropriate to come to the door for the second time. If you make an appointment directly, Zhang Ziheng will inevitably be more considerate, so this secluded Leifeng Pagoda is a good place!  "Sir, Boss Zhang is here!" Yu Xuan bowed behind him to report.  Lin Zhao then turned around and saw Zhang Ziheng who was slightly out of breath. He smiled and said apologetically: "Mr. Zhang is tired!" "Mr. Lin is so polite. It is Zhang's honor to come here to enjoy the scenery of West Lake!" Zhang Ziheng was very polite.  "I wonder if Dongzhu Zhang's rheumatism is better?" Brother Lin continued to chat with him.  "It's much better now. Thanks to the cotton pants given by Magistrate Lin, they are quite warm. Although it is already winter, it is not cold at all!" Zhang Ziheng was still very excited and satisfied when mentioning this.  Just for a moment, his expression became a little unnatural.  Youdao is taking advantage of others' shortcomings. Did County Magistrate Lin mention this on purpose to ask me to repay his kindness?  Zhang Ziheng couldn't help but feel a little restrained.  When Lin Zhao saw Zhang Ziheng's eyes, he already knew what he was talking about. He shook his head and said, "Don't think too much, Mr. Zhang. Lin is just asking casually, but I have come to see you today. We do have important matters to discuss!" "What is County Magistrate Lin's order?"  ?" Zhang Ziheng's heart trembled, what should come will come sooner or later, isn't that what it is all about?  "We can't talk about it!" Lin Zhao waved his hand and said: "Today we still have to discuss business with Boss Zhang, and talk openly and honestly!" Seeing Lin Zhao's expression was unusually firm, Zhang Ziheng was shocked for no reason, and said: "What did County Magistrate Lin mean?  "Yes?" "Borrowing food!" Lin Zhao said bluntly.  The fact that Guangji Food Co., Ltd. can become the third in Qiantang proves that Zhang Ziheng is still capable and he is also well-informed.  He knew what the situation was like now, and now that he had confirmed it twice, he knew it even more clearly!  "How much do you want to borrow?" Since he was being honest, Zhang Ziheng didn't mince words. County Magistrate Lin had come to him for the second time. It would be too much if he didn't understand the situation.  In fact, he was helpless. Being targeted by Magistrate Lin, he was definitely in a dilemma.  Lin Zhao then said a number!   Zhang Ziheng was a little surprised. This number was far less than expected, and the number was not even one.  "Magistrate Lin, is this all?" In his opinion, if Magistrate Lin really encounters a crisis, these grains will be a drop in the bucket and not enough to cope with it.  Lin Zhaotou said: "Yes, I will borrow it for a few days. If the price of food rises, I will return it with interest. If it falls, I will return it at three times today's price. What does Boss Zhang think?" If it is just a business, with this  If you return it in this way, you will not lose anything, and you will definitely make a profit without losing anything.  What's more, the quantity was far less than expected, and he owed Lin Zhao a favor. It seemed unreasonable not to borrow it.  Zhang Ziheng hesitated for a moment and then said: "Okay, I will lend the grain to Meng's Grain Store!" This old guy has been in the mall for a long time and is experienced. He has something to say clearly.  Just lending grain to Meng's Grain Company is a commercial act.  It has nothing to do with the county government, county magistrate and other political affairs. Even if something happens, it will not implicate him.  "Okay, thank you, Boss Zhang!" Lin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. Zhang Ziheng agreed, which was a good thing and a good start. The layout started successfully.  "Dr. Zhang, I don't tell secrets. I know you have a lot of grain reserves. I suggest you sell them as early as possible, otherwise you will suffer heavy losses!" Lin Zhao hesitated and said this again.  Zhang Ziheng was shocked in his heart. What did Lin Zhao mean by saying this?  Are you trying to trick me into helping me?  But Lin Zhao's eyes were always firm and confident, and it didn't look like he was aimless at all.  Is the situation not that serious at all?  Otherwise, why only borrow so little food?  Presumably County Magistrate Lin already has a plan in mind.  ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but the strong confidence revealed by Lin Zhao made him trust him involuntarily.  It was precisely for this reason that he was willing to agree to borrow food.  So, will the issue of food prices be true?  Lin Zhao saw this and said with a smile: "Dr. Zhang, you and I have some friendship. Besides, Zunjia is a kind person. It is completely understandable that he has many concerns and has no choice. Lin does not want to see a good person like Zunjia suffer losses.  , you must be disdainful of those dirty money, so Please believe that maybe I had the intention of taking advantage of you before, but not this time. I have confidence in myself, and I also ask Boss Zhang to judge me and myself.  Have confidence!" Zhang Ziheng's heart moved again. Is this considered Lin Zhao's complete openness?  Lin Zhaodao: "Brother Zhang, after careful consideration, I will leave first if I have something to do. Today Lin owes you a favor, and I will repay you generously in the future!" After saying that, he walked away.  Zhang Ziheng stood there blankly, seeming to be thinking about something.  In fact, this is a bet in itself. Now it seems that I am making a choice, but in fact, the bet has been placed invisibly.  It¡¯s just a difference between how much you win and how much you lose!  "I hope my choice is right!" Zhang Ziheng murmured to himself, looking up and seeing the gorgeous sunset on the horizon!  Yu Xuan followed Lin Zhao down to Leifeng Pagoda, but he was murmuring in his heart all the way. When he reached the foot of the tower, he finally couldn't help it and asked softly: "Master, is it enough to borrow just this amount of food?" Lin Zhao said that  When looking at the quantity, he wondered, if this was the case, it would be a drop in the bucket.  He was very confused as to what the young master was planning. It could be said that he was completely confused.  "I know!" Lin Zhaotou said in a deep voice: "But do you think Zhang Ziheng can agree if the number is larger?" Yu Xuantou guessed: "Young master plans to come from Yuhang County, but" "You also  We know that Cai Yuanchang cannot protect himself even if he comes from the Third Division, so we can't trouble him!" Lin Zhao said: "We just took a small amount of food from Yuhang County and returned it all" "Return?" Yu Xuan was a little confused.  Now is the time when food is most scarce and critical.  Even if you don¡¯t borrow enough, you still have to pay it back. Are you kidding me?  Lin Zhao suddenly stopped and turned around and said: "Now that the matter has come to a point, we can't borrow enough food at all, so we can only take a gamble!" Yu Xuan looked at Lin Zhao fiercely, somewhat understanding. It seemed that the young master was  I¡¯m confident, but what method should I use?  He hasn't seen a clue until now!  Lin Zhao waved his hand and asked Yu Xuan to come over and whisper.  Master Yu's eyes gradually became brighter, but he hesitated a little, and whispered: "Master, is this too risky?" "What else can we do at this time? We can only take risks!" Lin Zhao sighed  : "The risks are high, but the benefits are also high. If we succeed, we will not only solve the current predicament, but also be able to take the opportunity to fight back and win with one blow, so it is worth taking the risk!" "Okay!" At this time, there is no other choice but to go all out.  tried.  No matter what choice Lin Zhao makes, in the end??will unswervingly follow and support.  Lin Zhao urged: "You must handle this matter personally. You must hurry up and don't leak the news. Your success or failure, your future, and even your life and fortune depend on it!"  "Okay!" Lin Zhaotou said: "To be on the safe side, I will go to the state government office again. If Zhao Zhizhou and Su Tongpan cooperate, the scene may be better!" Lin Zhao feels that now he has  He is just a director, he has the characters and props, and the next part of the performance is crucial.  Can the plot develop as expected?  Lin Zhao was a little nervous, but there was no way out.  We can only go all out to direct this adventurous drama!  (To be continued

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 163 Ready

    The Third Division sent people to check Chang Pingcang. Cai Jing was immediately confused after receiving such news.     how so?  This is unreasonable!  Didn¡¯t Lin Zhao already write to the official?  Didn't the officials agree?  It shouldn¡¯t be the case!  What if we send people to investigate on the other hand?  Could it be that Long Yan was furious?  Could it be that Lin Zhao fell out of favor?  Isn't this too fast?  "The right way is to accompany you like a tiger. It seems to be true at all!"  Cai Jing was a little shocked, but more worried. He suddenly regretted that he shouldn't have lent food to Lin Zhao. Now he was in trouble.  But fortunately, this is just the beginning. There is not much food shipped out. As long as the cover-up is done well, it is estimated that we can get through it just fine.  Anyway, the Green Crops Law has begun to be implemented here, and a lot of young crop grains have been released. Although the statistics are not particularly clear, there are some. Now I just hope that the officials of the Third Division will not be too serious.  Magistrate Cai, who was thinking about how to get through, never expected that Lin Zhao actually sent the grain back. What was going on?  Lin Zhao¡¯s deficit was so serious, why did he return the food so readily?  Cai Jing was surprised.  Is it because Lin Zhao knows that he is doomed and doesn't want to hurt others?  Cai Jing was very moved by his righteousness.  Or maybe Lin Zhao already has a countermeasure?  Have a plan in mind?  magic!  Cai Jing is very curious!  No matter what happened, Magistrate Cai finally convinced Lin Zhao.  People who keep their word, are righteous, and have outstanding abilities are worth dating.  Cai Jing is also paying close attention to the situation to see how Lin Zhao responds and what the result is. If he can help, he will definitely be obliged to do so.  At this time, Magistrate Lin, who was at the forefront of the storm, was rushing to the Hangzhou government office to meet Zhao Zhizhou and Su Tongpan.  Su Shi also already knew the ins and outs of the matter.  Although he didn't agree with the Green Seed Law, he had no prejudice against the executor. After all, it was hard to disobey the emperor's order, not to mention that this was Lin Zhao.  They had worked together before to suppress the rebellion.  After finding out about the illegal sale of salt, they had a good relationship with each other. Su Shi also had great admiration and affection for Lin Zhao.  He had already heard from Zhao Peng that Lin Zhao planned to use Changpingcang for disaster relief, and he admired Lin Zhao's righteous deed very much.  Therefore, there are some things that you can see but turn a blind eye to.  Make it as convenient as possible.  But unexpectedly, something went wrong at this juncture, and the imperial court actually sent people to investigate Chang Pingcang.  Sooner or later, indeed, for the first time the two conservative ministers grew tired of the ways of the old party.  In short, Lin Zhao is not the only one who is anxious.  Zhao Pian and Su Shi were equally anxious.  When Zhao Bian was restless, Lin Zhao came to read the full text of "Wolf Walking Three Kingdoms"!  "Dongyang!" When the words came to his lips, Zhao Pian said hello and hesitated for a moment. He was a little surprised. Lin Zhao's face was not anxious, but looked extremely calm.  At such a young age, he was able to remain calm like this.  It is rare to be able to express emotions and anger without expressing it. This child's future is limitless!  Lin Zhao cupped his hands and said, "I've met Mr. Su Tongpan!" "Did Dongyang come here about Chang Pingcang?" Su Shi got straight to the point and asked in a deep voice.  "Exactly!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly.  Zhao Pian stroked his already gray beard and said: "Don't worry about Dongyang. The sinking of the post ship was an accident and we didn't know about it before. We have made a petition, but it was just because the accident did not reach the hands of the officials. I will personally report to the officials."  It's up to the officials!" "Thank you, sir!" Zhao Bian is indeed a man of character.  Being an honest person is not as simple as saying it in words. The implication behind the words will bear corresponding responsibilities.  Ordinary officials might first distance themselves and shirk responsibility, but Zhao Zhizhou did the opposite.  Lin Zhao was very moved and respected Zhao Bian more and more.  Su Shi also said: "I also know the situation, and I will explain it to the officials, so don't worry!" Lin Zhao's character is quite good when meeting two such reasonable and helpful superiors.  However, both Shangguan obviously misunderstood Lin Zhao's intentions, and their own thoughts were a bit too negative.  "Two adults, that's not what I meant!" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "The officials will understand Shangshu's explanation, but it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and there may be many changes in it. I don't want to implicate the two adults.  , if the problem of Changpingcang is exposed now, all previous efforts will be in vain, and the food price in Hangzhou will be uncontrollable, and the people's life will be unsustainable, and there is only one possibility that something will go wrong. " The food price in Hangzhou also makes these two very worried.  It was a headache, so when Lin Zhao mentioned it, the two of them immediately frowned.  Hoarding and driving up prices are the most resentful behaviors.  However, there was no food in the official warehouse and they were unable to calm down. Zhao Peng and Su Shi were anxious and even tried to use coercive measures.  However, there is a lack of evidence, so we have to be cautious.  Fortunately, Lin Zhao has maintained the overall situation.?There was no big problem.  But now, trouble arises!  The two senior local officials sighed. After a while, Su Shi realized what he was, who was Lin Zhao?  He has always been known for being smart and resourceful, and has many methods and refuses to admit defeat.  How could he be willing to admit defeat easily and sit back and wait for death?  Since he can come here and say these words, maybe he already has a perfect solution.  Su Shi suddenly smiled softly and asked, "What countermeasures does Dongyang have?" Zhao Peng also reacted and looked at Lin Zhao expectantly. As long as there is a feasible way, they will definitely support it.  The one who knows me is Su Zizhan!  Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "There is a way, but it's a bit risky!" "How do you say it?" The two senior local officials suddenly became interested, and their expressions became much more solemn.  "I have an idea" Lin Zhao then narrated, and the two of them were stunned for a while. They didn't expect that Lin Zhao would come up with such an idea.  This guy is a human being, and he actually has such an idea in his head.  Fortunately, it is used on the right path. If it is used for crooked ways, I am afraid it will go astray.  After explaining, Lin Zhao said: "It's not that I have evil intentions and want to get through with despicable means, but the situation in the grain market is tense, and it's a pity to fall short, so I came up with such a risky strategy" Zhao Pian was silent  , Lin Zhao's move is indeed a bit risky. If something goes wrong, people will probably make a fuss about it, and the consequences will be quite serious.  If you want to cover it up, what do you want to do?  He might even be accused.  But if we don¡¯t do this, the situation in Hangzhou may become chaotic and difficult to control!  This is not the result they want to see!  After thinking for a long time, Su Shi asked: "Dongyang, are you sure?" "Technically, there is definitely no problem. I have already put people into production. I hope the two bosses can help me. It will be very beautiful. Besides,  , the matter is very important, I don¡¯t dare to make my own decision, so I came to ask the two adults Of course, if something happens, I will be responsible for it myself. I just hope that you two can be witnesses!" Zhao  He pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Dongyang, just go ahead and do it, I believe in you! "Yes!  Su Shi already had 70 or 80% agreement in his heart. When he saw the mature and prudent Zhao Pian expressed his stance, he no longer hesitated and immediately nodded in agreement!  Lin Zhao felt relieved. His idea was good, but if the two superior officers who knew the inside story didn't agree, everything would be in vain.  Simply talk openly and honestly and seek their permission. The chaos in the grain market is not his own problem. Zhao Peng and Su Shi also have a headache.  Therefore, since they have common interests and their personalities, Lin Zhao thinks he can give it a try!  Even if something goes wrong, important people will come forward to help clarify, so that you will not be isolated and helpless.  In fact, to a certain extent, he has tied two senior local officials to himself. With their help, many things can go more smoothly and he will be more confident.  How could Zhao Zhizhou and Su Tongpan not understand Lin Zhao's thoughts? Fortunately, Su Riduo understood him well and knew that his original intentions were good, so they agreed.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that there were other unknown reasons why Zhao Pian nodded.  He would not have thought that as long as he did not make excessive demands, Mr. Zhao would spare no effort and support him unconditionally.  When Lin Zhao returned to the county government, Yu Xuan reported to him: "Guangji Grain Company has secretly delivered the grain!" "Very good!" Lin Zhao immediately asked: "How did that matter go?  " Yu Xuan replied: "It just so happens that the Meng family is currently repairing several shops and houses that were damaged by rain. The craftsmen are ready and very reliable. They are working on it overnight. It will be ready before tomorrow night. " "Okay, keep an eye on it!  Please hurry up, Zhang Mingyuan may have arrived in Suzhou, and if possible, he may arrive in Hangzhou the next day. Everything must be in place tomorrow night!" Lin Zhao emphasized again, as a director, he wants to make a wonderful blockbuster, props.  How can it be done without being sophisticated?  Lin Zhao then asked: "Also, the guards in Changping Cangpingsu are all closely watched by me. If necessary, they will be replaced by our own people!" "Yes!" Now, everything has been handled smoothly.  Eight, everything is ready.  Then comes the show.  This scene is very important and must not be performed badly, so every participant must go all out.  Especially Lin Zhao, the director and starring actor, is really under a lot of pressure!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhang Ziheng quickly sent someone to transport the food to Lin Zhao. After all, the quantity was not very large.  It's easy to prepare.  The choice has been made, and the promised things have been fulfilled. As for other things, let¡¯s see first!  For a while, Dongzhu Zhang didn¡¯t want to think too much, so he just let nature take its course!  WinterThe weather was cold, especially after nightfall, so Zhang Ziheng, who suffered from rheumatism, settled into a warm room early.  As for the transportation of food and some other messy things, they are all left to the shopkeeper Lao Wang. This old man has been following him for a long time, and he is very relieved.  ¡°Perhaps because he is afraid of the cold in winter, Zhang Ziheng has not been aware of Lao Wang¡¯s daily whereabouts in recent times, and it is inevitable that he has neglected many things.  Zhang Ziheng didn¡¯t know that Lao Wang didn¡¯t go home to rest immediately after handling matters at Guangji Grain Store.  Instead, he hurried out while the moon was dark and the wind was high.  This guy walked around a few streets and alleys, and his final destination turned out to be Qinghetang!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 164 Let¡¯s Talk

    In Qinghetang, Lu Shan was surprised and asked, "Did Zhang Ziheng lend food to Lin Zhao?" Shopkeeper Wang nodded and said, "I borrowed it and sent it to him, but it's not much!" This guy has been following Zhang Ziheng for a long time, but he didn't  It doesn't mean he is absolutely loyal.  From the fact that he persuaded his employer to hoard food, drive up food prices, and make shady money, it can be seen that this guy has evil intentions and is a greedy owner!  This is indeed the case for shopkeeper Wang. He saw that other stores were stocking grain and increasing prices. When the boss made money, the shopkeepers and shopkeepers could all benefit from it and share more money.  Especially for a big shopkeeper like him, it is easy to make a fortune from it.  By chance, he met a boss who was a bit stubborn and very kind-hearted, so he never had such an opportunity.  As time went by, I felt very uncomfortable, so I started to have other thoughts and began to be tempted.  After Lin Zhao visited Guangji Grain Store last time, the Lu brothers paid more and more attention to Zhang Ziheng, and naturally wanted to know his every move.  Zhang Ziheng couldn't get close, so he had to find a way around the curve. Shopkeeper Wang was a successful breakthrough.  So they arranged for someone to get close to Shopkeeper Wang, and finally pulled him over step by step.  Take advantage of his greed for money and buy him off!  Lu Ji was able to confirm that the source of the Meng family's food was Changpingcang and not Guangji. It was shopkeeper Wang who took the initiative to inform him.  Today Zhang Ziheng asked him to deliver food to the Meng family. This guy thought it was an important discovery, so he rushed to report it.  ¡°However, the message itself seemed very important, but it left the Lu brothers a little confused, even baffled.  Shopkeeper Wang was quickly sent away. As long as such a person is given money, what can't he do?  It's completely a tool for use.  The Lu brothers made a plan!  "Brother, according to what Wang said, what is Lin Zhao doing by asking for food? It's just a drop in the bucket, not enough at all!" Lu Shan has always been puzzled!  Lu Ji was also silent, this move was really hard to understand!  Lu Shan guessed: "There are two possibilities, either Lin Zhao did not use too much food. Or Zhang Ziheng was causing trouble, and the actual food to support Lin Zhao was definitely more than this!" "It's hard to say, Lin Zhao has always been mysterious in what he does.  "Yes, I really can't figure out his intentions." Lu Ji shook his head and said, "We have been speculating from beginning to end, so there is no real evidence at all. So it's hard to say now" "Brother, is it possible?"  Are we just watching? Doing nothing?" Lu Shan always felt that this was not an easy matter, so he was always worried!  "But what can we do?" Lu Ji shook his head slightly: "If you can't find the weakness, you don't know what the other party is doing? How can we talk about countermeasures? Knowing yourself and the enemy, you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. But we only know ourselves and have a little in-depth understanding of others.  None!" Inadvertently, Lu Ji also had a bad feeling in his heart!  Lin Zhao didn't understand the so-called knowing yourself and the enemy.  In fact, he may not be fully aware of everything on his side, at least his judgment of the situation is somewhat wishful thinking.  So some things are destined "Forget it. Just wait and see what happens. Erlang and Sanlang are coming soon. They may bring more news, and maybe they will have a more accurate judgment!" Lu Ji felt that now  It is not good to act rashly and rashly.  "Yes, I heard that officials from the Third Division will arrive in Hangzhou soon. Let's wait and see!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~ Zhang Mingyuan arrived very quickly. Because of his special identity, his identity was revealed when he passed through Huainan.  The news of going south quickly spread to all parts of Jiangnan.  It was precisely because of this that Lin Zhao was not completely caught off guard. Even if the time was short, it gave him a chance to make up for it.  It is precisely because of this that Zhang Mingyuan is even more anxious.  Almost non-stop, we went straight to Qiantang County, Hangzhou.  Before this, Zhang Mingyuan was just a small detention officer in the Third Division. He was not famous and no one cared about him at all.  But now he is completely a famous figure in Zhejiang and Zhejiang. Many people in Hangzhou pay special attention to his every move.  His existence is related to the interests of many people, and even their lives.  Zhang Mingyuan never thought that he would receive such high attention today.  As soon as he arrived at Hangzhou Guanyi, the governor of the state, Zhao Bian, invited him to a banquet in the state government office to catch up with the wind and wash away the dust.  Although his official position is not high, he has the imperial mandate and represents the three divisions, so it is understandable that he is treated with courtesy by local officials.  However, Mr. Zhao Pian¡¯s qualifications and status do not seem to require this Some people find it strange, and many people praise him, saying that Mr. Zhao Pian is humble!  Zhang Mingyuan was a little flattered. Zhao Pian was a person who had blocked the Kaifeng government office. His status and influence were extraordinary. How could he not give him face when he was treated so favorably?  Although he really wanted to rush to Qiantang as soon as possibleI often close my position, so I have to attend the banquet obediently first.  Although he had the intention of avenging his personal revenge, he couldn't do it too obviously.  Zhang Mingyuan's emotional inspection has lost its suddenness, but there is nothing he can do about it. I hope he can gain something by then!  Zhao Zhizhou pulled off his old face just to buy more time for Lin Zhao. Everything was prepared properly. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? When Zhao Peng was entertaining Officer Zhang Gou at the Yamen, County Magistrate Lin was not idle either. He was inspecting Changpingcang and doing final inspections.  Lin Zhao has been the county magistrate for almost a year. As Changpingcang is the top priority, he naturally needs to have his own confidants. Especially today, there are important secrets, so he must be cautious.  So some people were sent home on leave, and the rest were reassuring, or they were loyal servants transferred from the Meng family.  As the craftsmen hammered down the granaries one by one, Lin Zhao showed a satisfied smile as each granary was filled to the brim.  "How about it? Yao Fu and Bozhou, can you confuse the fake with the real?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile.  Yu Xuan chuckled: "I understand now. I didn't expect that the young master had already planned it. It seems that he can really hide it from the sky!" Su An was also amazed. In fact, this method is very simple, but no one has dared to be so arrogant before. Dare to do it in Changping  They are trying to manipulate something as important as the warehouse.  Mr. Lin is not only creative but also courageous!  Lin Zhao saw Su An's surprised eyes, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.  Think about it carefully, what can you hide from Emperor Zhao Xu?  Just let you see it for real.  Anyway, I have no selfish motives. Right and wrong are up to people's minds. It's up to you to decide!  "On the surface, there is no problem, but on the inside I just hope that this officer is not too difficult to deal with." Lin Zhao sighed softly and said, "You all should be careful and remember to adapt to circumstances tomorrow. As long as we get through this,  After one pass, we will definitely win!" At this moment, someone came and whispered something into Lin Zhao's ear, and County Magistrate Lin was suddenly shocked.  Although Chang Pingcang is nervous, there are some things that need to be done even in the busy schedule! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Lin Zhao came to the Meng Family Trading Company, Meng Ruoying was already waiting in the front hall!  "That person woke up and kept clamoring to see his benefactor. He seemed to be very anxious and wanted to leave. I only informed you when I had no other choice!" Meng Ruoying was very apologetic. She knew that Lin Zhao was very busy these days and did not dare to disturb him easily.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "It's okay, everything is in order over there, it's not bad to come out and take a break!" Then he smiled and gave the beauty some encouragement.  "Yes!" "By the way, are you ready to explain everything?" Lin Zhao asked softly before going in. This matter is of great importance and the division of labor is clear. Meng Ruoying also needs to be involved.  Meng Ruoying said: "The money has been prepared. It is very sufficient. We have rented several warehouses in the city. Everything that needs to be prepared is in place. You can rest assured!" "That's very good!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Remember,  We rush to buy as soon as the price drops. We have lost too much and we have to make up for it! Let them spit out as much as they swallow. "Meng Ruoying nodded, her face full of concern, "You  Be careful!" "Don't worry, nothing will happen!" Lin Zhao said and walked to a room in the backyard.  Meng Ruoying still stood there, looking at Lin Zhao's back, her eyes filled with concern and worry.  Lin Zhao went in to see a person, the boss of Qianjiang Sanjiao!  Since he was rescued that day, he has been secretly allowed to recuperate in the Meng family compound.  Meng Ruoying knew that this person was related to the sinking of the cargo ship and the death of dozens of boatmen, including Lao Suntou. He was a crucial clue and witness.  Even though he knew he might be an enemy, he still took good care of him.  Today, after Boss Qian woke up, he kept shouting that he wanted to leave. Although he was seriously injured and had not recovered, he was very insistent.  Meng Ruoying had no choice but to send someone to notify Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao originally planned to wait for Boss Qian to fully recover before talking to him, but now it seems that he has to move forward, as there will be a free time!  After chatting with him, I can have a good idea. After the good show is over, it¡¯s time to settle the score!  When I walked outside the room, I heard someone shouting: "Let me go" "No, your injury has not healed, you can't leave!" The young attendant kept trying to dissuade him, but the effect seemed to be insignificant.  "Who is the master of your family? I can't thank my benefactor in person, but I have to know his name and repay him someday!" "Sorry, I don't dare to pronounce the master's name" Boss Qian was aggressive and kept asking questions, but the young attendant was obedient.  Just don¡¯t answer directly.  After a while, Mr. Qian became a little anxious. Just when he was about to lose his temper, an imposing young man pushed open the door and left."Young Master!" The young attendant breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Mr. Lin.  Lin Zhao waved his hand, and the young attendant left as if he was amnesty!  Boss Qian didn¡¯t know Lin Zhao. He only knew that he was a young master from a wealthy family. He asked, ¡°Did the young master save me?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Thank you for saving my life. I don¡¯t know what your surname is? How do you call me Lin Zhao?¡± ¡°Lin Zhao.¡±  Zhao!" "Ah!" Boss Qian hesitated for a moment, then exclaimed when he realized what he was doing!  "There is no need to be surprised or confused. I am Lin Zhao, the magistrate of Qiantang County. I can find you, and you must know many things. Let's talk!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come  Please vote for recommendations and monthly votes at Qidian. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go and read).

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 165: Full of Dangdang

    On the second day of December in the second year of Xining, even Hangzhou in the south of the Yangtze River was freezing, and snowflakes were falling in the early morning.  Most people choose to stay in their rooms to avoid the cold. Of course, there are also many young and talented people in the arts who go out to enjoy the snow.  In addition, there is a group of special people who are standing at the door eagerly looking forward to it.  In particular, the owners and shopkeepers of various grain stores were extremely nervous. They were all waiting for a crucial piece of news.  Today, Zhang Mingyuan, the arresting officer in the Changping case of the Du Branch Division, is going to investigate the Changping warehouse in Qiantang County. This extremely important matter has attracted the attention of many people.  Because it is related to their vital interests, even their wealth and lives, it is also related to the livelihood of the people in Qiantang and the stability of the southeast corner!  It was a coincidence that Lu Shengqing and Lu Heqing arrived on this day and caught up with the excitement.  "I didn't expect Zhang Mingyuan to run faster than us. If we knew he was so dedicated, why did we rush here in the cold wind?" Lu Shengqing seemed to be complaining, but there was a proud smile on the corner of his mouth.  They didn't know what the grudge between the little prison officer of Duzhi Division and Lin Zhao was, so this situation could be considered an unexpected surprise!  Lu Heqing smiled and said: "Second brother, don't complain. As long as things are done, what's the point of a trip?" Lu Shan, who was usually arrogant, now became like his grandson. He said with a smile: "Erlang and Sanlang are here.  It's time to watch the show! " "Well, I want to see what Lin Zhao is capable of? How can he escape this disaster!" Although Lu Shengqing has never met Lin Zhao, he seems to be filled with hatred.  Lin County Magistrate.  Lu Shan echoed: "I'm afraid he is doomed!" Lu Ji disagreed and said: "Erlang, you still need to be more cautious. I always feel that this matter is not that simple. Lin Zhao has never been a person who sits still and waits for death. He  He has done a lot of strange things, and there may not be any this time." From the initial contempt to the current attention, this guy's view of Lin Zhao has changed a lot after several confrontations.  I vaguely felt that Lin Zhao was a little unfathomable.  There was even some timidity in my heart.  Lu Shengqing was a little dissatisfied with the idea of ??boosting other people's ambitions and destroying his own prestige, and he couldn't help but frown.  After all, he is just an ignorant idiot, and he is easily complacent.  Relatively speaking, Lu Heqing, the third eldest son of the Lu family, is much calmer and more cautious in doing things.  He knew very well that his elder brother Lu Huiqing's purpose of sending him here was actually to make him fully responsible for Hangzhou affairs.  So he had to be cautious.  Lu Ji has been responsible for helping run the business for many years. He can be said to be the number one confidant and servant. He has good strategies and abilities. He must have a reason to say so.  Furthermore, Lin Zhao¡¯s experience can be said to be known to the world. If you think about it carefully, do you dare to be careless?  Lu Heqing asked: "Lu Ji, do you have any ideas? Or have you discovered anything?" "There is no latest chapter of the online game Arcana Supreme!" Lu Ji shook his head and said, "Lin Zhao borrowed some grain from Guangji Grain Store the day before yesterday. But  It¡¯s just a drop in the bucket, it¡¯s not enough. In addition, I don¡¯t know Lin Zhao¡¯s real situation, so I can¡¯t see through it at all¡± Lu Shan interrupted: ¡°Unless he didn¡¯t use the food in Changpingcang at all, or Zhang Ziheng and others gave it to him.  Without his more support, there will be no trouble But there are various signs that it does not seem to be the case" "Is it so mysterious?" Lu Shengqing said: "In that case, let's take a look at Lin Zhao.  What on earth is so powerful that makes you so nervous? " Lu Ji said: "I have been wondering, what method can Lin Zhao use to hide the dangers with so little food? " " What on earth will he do?" Lu Heqing murmured.  He said to himself, although he was speechless towards the second brother and did not agree with his idea, but there was nothing he could do about it. As Lu Ji said, at least he had no clue at the moment, and there was no way to discuss the countermeasures.  What¡¯s more, the protagonist of this scene is Zhang Mingyuan, and the elder brother had an explanation before leaving Bianjing.  It can be guided, but it must not go too deep and teach others how to handle it. So now we have to wait and see what happens.  Lu Heqing asked: "Lu Ji, have you cleaned up your tail before?" "It's all done. Don't worry, Sanlang!" Lu Ji vowed.  He didn't know that just last night, Magistrate Lin walked out of Boss Qian's room with a heavy smile on his face.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao met with the surviving boss of Qianjiang Sanjiao alone last night and talked with him  for a long time.  No one knows what Mr. Lin talked about with him. They only know that when Mr. Lin left late at night, he ordered people to continue to take good care of Boss Qian.  This matter is of great importance, but Lin Zhao has more important things to do right now!  Today he must go all out. The adventure has begun. Whether he can succeed or not depends on today.Zhang Mingyuan arrived at Changpingcang, Qiantang County early in the morning, and officials in charge of household grain wealth from Hangzhou and Qiantang County followed him.  As the magistrate of Qiantang County, Lin Zhao naturally had to come forward to receive the guests. The officials from Changpingcang were already waiting at the door, smiling to welcome the dignitaries.  This guy wasn¡¯t given much importance before. Although he could eat and drink, he didn¡¯t have much luck.  After Lin Zhao took over Qiantang County, he paid more attention to this clerk because he had many opportunities to use Changpingcang. With some monetary rewards, it didn't take long for the clerk to surrender loyally.  Magistrate Lin was kind to him in return, so the clerk also acted extra diligently.  Although Zhang Mingyuan was only a petty official, he didn't take his subordinates into consideration at all.  Although it was a hot face but a cold butt, the clerk did not take it seriously. He was still attentive and thoughtful and performed very well.  Lin Zhao saw this and was very satisfied. He smiled and nodded and went forward.  Making adequate preparations in advance is a foolproof strategy and a necessity.  But if the people in the Sansi Yamen are easy to talk to, maybe the inspection is just a formality and everything will be easy to talk about.  But thinking of Lu Huiqing, Lin Zhao still didn't dare to take it lightly.  "Officer Zhang, Lin Zhao is so polite!" After careful calculation, Lin Zhao's rank is higher than Zhang Mingyuan. If he hadn't been appointed by the emperor to represent the Third Division, Lin Zhao wouldn't have to be so polite to him!  "County Magistrate Lin, next time Zhang Mingyuan is ordered to conduct an inventory of Chang Pingcang. Please cooperate with Magistrate Lin!" This guy's answer was very formulaic. Lin Zhao looked up and saw that Zhang Mingyuan had no expression on his face and seemed to be very serious.  ¡°Uh¡­is this a person?  If it were true, it would be a bit troublesome!  Immediately, Lin Zhao noticed Zhang Mingyuan's eyes again. Even if the other party deliberately concealed it, it was just a flash, but he could still see a trace of hatred, Supreme Evil Sky!  He hates me?  Lin Zhao's heart skipped a beat. Thinking back carefully, he found that he didn't know this person, and he didn't seem to have any interaction with him.  Where did he offend?  Could it be that the party struggle in the Song Dynasty had reached such a serious stage?  Just because Wang Anshi and I are close, I have such an attitude when implementing the Green Seed Law?  It¡¯s so inhumane!  What Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know was that some of his unintentional actions in the past had inadvertently offended people inexplicably.  Speaking of which, he was really unjust. Tang Jie's death was a complete accident, but the blame seems to have been taken.  What Lin Zhao was thinking more about was that this guy probably had some unknown relationship with Lu Huiqing.  An indisputable fact is that there seems to be some trouble today!  "That's natural, Officer Zhang, please!" Lin Zhao has now developed the ability to remain calm and calm when things change, so he greets her cautiously without panicking.  Zhang Mingyuan was not polite and strode into Changpingcang immediately.  There were many people following behind, all with their own thoughts and waiting to see.  The snowflakes that had been falling all morning have actually stopped, and the sun has peeked out, which makes it much easier to open and inspect positions.  Zhang Mingyuan felt that even God was helping him. Why didn't Lin Zhao think the same way?  Because Changping Granary stores a lot of grain, the design and maintenance of the granary are very good!  First, we choose a place with higher ground to build, which can prevent waterlogging and moisture. Then we lay the foundation. The soil layer on the ground is almost burned into pottery, which can effectively isolate the moisture. Then we build the granary with wood.  Unfortunately, there was too much rain in Hangzhou some time ago. In order to prevent the wooden granary from getting damp, a high brick wall was built outside!  So, if you want to check the stored grain inside, the easiest way is to open the top, which is how it is stored and taken out on weekdays.  The ladders were ready, and Zhang Mingyuan¡¯s wife was sent to check. The first one, the second one three or four in a row were all full.  "Don't worry, this is just the beginning. Maybe there will be problems later. It's expected."  No matter who it is, the facade will be done well.  Zhang Mingyuan personally led the team, and at the same time ordered his entourage and some officials from Hangzhou Prefecture to help with the investigation.  The scene was busy and chaotic. When Yu Xuan saw this, he walked behind Lin Zhao. He was already sweating behind him. He was a little nervous and was trying to restrain himself.  "Calm down, this will be the most critical moment, don't make any mistakes!" Lin Zhao saw this and reminded him. He seemed calm, but in fact his clenched fists were sweating.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao said: "Be prepared. As soon as there is news, inform Ruoying and Zhang Ziheng immediately!" Yu Xuan nodded lightly and stood behind the young master, seeming to have an inexplicable confidence. He felt much calmer and went  Got it done.  Zhang Mingyuan¡¯s inspection was still going on. He thought there would be problems later.?But the granaries were opened one by one, and all they saw were full grains and sufficient quantities of grain Over there, a household grain officer from Hangzhou Prefecture was climbing a ladder. As a result, the rain-soaked masonry and wooden boards were not strong, and suddenly the grain collapsed.  Collapsed.  When the official fell, the grain in the granary overflowed immediately. He fell on it and was not injured Zhang Mingyuan's mood became heavier and more lost. When all the granaries were opened one after another, he was completely disappointed!  All the granaries are full. In other words, the Changping Granary in Qiantang County has never been used?  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 166: Killing Two Birds with One Stone

    Today, all the grain merchants in Hangzhou are looking forward to it and nervously watching the confrontation between Magistrate Lin and the officials of the third department. Zhang Ziheng, the owner of Guangji Grain Company, is no exception.  In the morning, as soon as the wind and snow stopped, Zhang Ziheng put on his cotton trousers and walked to the door despite the cold.  Looking at the horizon in the distance, I feel worried in my heart. I wonder what the situation is like in Changpingcang?  I wonder if this bet was right or wrong?  At this moment, there was a burst of chaotic footsteps, and a young clerk was seen running towards the door of Guangji Grain Store.  "Boss ZhangMaster Yu asked me to tell you to open a warehouse to sell grain as soon as possible!" The young man didn't know whether he was running too anxiously or too excited. He panted quickly and said an extremely important message.  "Succeeded?" Zhang Ziheng was suddenly excited and pleasantly surprised.  "Yes, Boss Zhang, you must be quick, otherwise you will lose money if you come late!" The expression on the young waiter's face was not deceptive, and Zhang Ziheng believed in Magistrate Lin's character even more.  ¡°Then the Guangji Grain Store, which had already been prepared, took the lead in selling grains in various stores, and then the stores that had been in contact with County Magistrate Lin opened their doors one after another.  The wind and snow have stopped, and there are already many people coming out to buy food.  I was overjoyed to see many grain shops opening their doors and selling at reduced prices. The news spread immediately, and more and more people went out to buy grain.  The Hangzhou grain market, which had been dormant for a long time, has revived and soon became lively!  When shopkeeper Wang sent the news to Qinghetang, the Lu brothers had already received the news. After all, the news had spread throughout Hangzhou.  "The granaries are all full?" Lu Shengqing and Lu Shan were shocked, with expressions of disbelief on their faces. This result was really amazing.  "Are we really wrong? He really didn't use the Chang Ping Cang?" Lu Shan kept asking himself, baffled, and he really couldn't figure out what was going on?  Lu Shengqing was even more angry.  It was clear that Lin Zhao was doomed, so how could he escape so easily?  Lu Heqing and Lu Ji sat in silence, making no sound. For them, this result could be said to be expected.  After all, that was County Magistrate Lin, who was famous for his surprise.  So any result is no exception.  Of course, they always had a persistent sense of luck in their hearts. They hoped that Lin Zhao would be unlucky this time, but unfortunately it backfired and they were disappointed.  "How did he do it?" Lu Heqing was most curious about this question, and he couldn't figure it out!  Can't figure this out.  It's like my IQ level is far behind, it's so shocking.  "I don't know" Lu Ji sat silently, motionless, his expression a little stiff. The strongest octopus clone!  Whether he was shocked or confused, these emotions all appeared in his heart.  But in the end, the biggest thing was fear.  Chang Pingcang was fine, Lin Zhao was safe and sound, and the neutral grain merchants in Qiantang County saw the result of the confrontation and finally had a choice.  A large amount of grain was sold off, but in just an hour or two, the price of grain has already dropped by almost 10%!  The hoarding strategy has failed, and it is no longer possible to drive up food prices.  Various merchants with large grain reserves are scrambling to sell their backlog of grain.  I'm afraid that if I take one step slower, I will suffer huge losses!  Of course, those who start early will inevitably suffer less. For example, Guangji Grain Co., Ltd. was notified first and was the first to open a warehouse to sell grain, so it suffered the least losses and still had some profits to speak of.  For most people, losses are inevitable, but they know that selling now is only part of the loss.  It won't be a waste of money.  As a result, the price of food was like jumping off a building, much lower than usual. People who came after hearing the news set off a rush to buy.  Meng Ruoying had already prepared sufficient funds, and after frantically cutting prices to a certain extent, she quickly entered the market.  Lots of bargain hunting.  In this great turmoil in the grain market, someone is bound to lose, and it will be a big loss!  That is the Qinghe Grain Store of the Lu family. They are the largest, store the largest amount of grain, and also spend more money on acquisitions.  A few days ago, in order to engage in a price war with Lin Zhao, they purchased grain at three or even five times the price. The investment was huge, but what about the return?  At this moment, they are undoubtedly the biggest losers!  Looking at the plummeting grain prices, Lu Ji cried. Qinghe Grain Store suffered heavy losses!  In this world, there are always people who are happy and others who are worried!  Seeing this situation, the state magistrate Zhao Peng and the general magistrate Su Shi both laughed. Lin Zhao's adventure was successful, and the problem of grain prices was solved. Such a satisfactory result is really gratifying!  Thinking about it, Lin Zhao is very brave and dares to do something, which is really thrilling.  Zhao Pian smiled knowingly when he recalled what Lin Zhao once said: "High risk, high reward."  Everything has passed, there is?The result will be fine.  For most people, the process is not important, as long as they see the results. The officials of the Third Division could not find anything, and they could not do anything to County Magistrate Lin.  This is enough, which is equivalent to absolute good news, prompting them to make a choice.  Of course, many people are curious, what is going on?  Feeling confused!  This problem has also been deeply bothering Zhang Mingyuan. He also vaguely heard the news and firmly believed that there was something wrong with Chang Pingcang.  But after checking, all the food and grass were full. Such an unexpected result was baffling, and his head was instantly confused.  So he left angrily amid Lin Zhao¡¯s gentle smile, came happily, and left disappointed!  When Zhang Mingyuan left in despair, Lin Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief. Not only him, but also Yu Xuan, Su An, and even the clerks and waiters in Changpingcang all breathed a sigh of relief.  In the cold winter wind, there was a chill behind me. It turned out that my back was already soaked.  ¡°It¡¯s really thrilling to take such risks and hide the truth, so why don¡¯t you sweat it out?  "Sir, they left, we succeeded!" Yu Xuan gasped, the atmosphere just now was too depressing.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao then nodded dully, came to his senses, and asked: "Have you finished all the things I told you?" "Don't worry, sir, I notified Boss Zhang and Miss Meng immediately. They must have already done so."  Take action, there will be news soon!" Although Yu Xuan was nervous and under heavy pressure, he still managed everything smoothly.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Okay, you go and find out the news and see what the market's reaction is?" "Yes!" Yu Xuan took the order and left!  "Bozhou created a fairy tale!" Lin Zhao called Su An and ordered: "Go to Meng's Grain Store to see Ruoying, tell him to buy as much as possible, and then transport the grain to Changping warehouse as soon as possible. We must deal with the aftermath as soon as possible.  Maybe Zhang Mingyuan will come back to his senses and come back and it will be troublesome!" "Yes!" Lin Zhao took a deep breath, then stepped forward and completely opened the seemingly full granary, and couldn't help but smile.  When the masonry was lifted and the wooden boards were removed, revealing the side section of the granary, the secret was finally revealed.  If Zhang Mingyuan saw this scene, he would definitely shout loudly and sigh to the sky!  This is not a full granary, it is obviously a big scam!  The granary is cylindrical, and has a hat-shaped lid on it. If it is completely full, it can store a lot of grain.  But in fact, Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t have that much food at all. Even with Zhang Ziheng¡¯s full support, it may not be able to fill it.  In desperation, Lin Zhao remembered watching movies and TV shows in his previous life, in which the various sneaky tricks of profiteers and corrupt officials could be used for reference.  So a circular spot was added to one-tenth of the top of the granary, with a cross-section as large as the bottom of the granary.  The huge granary was divided into two parts, and nine-tenths of the lower part was empty.  The upper tenth was filled with grain, so each grain seemed to be full.  Zhang Mingyuan never expected that Lin Zhao would be so bold and use such "despicable" means.  There was resentment in my heart, I was a little anxious, but suddenly I was understood by the illusion of full warehouse, and I was a little confused for a moment.  He was confused and did not check carefully, so he was blinded by the appearance.  With the help of Zhao Zhizhou, the local household grain officials in Hangzhou played the role of extras very well, making the full warehouse situation more real, and then they confusedly tricked Zhang Mingyuan into leaving.  With ingenuity and a little luck, Lin Zhao managed to escape by chance, and this adventure drama also successfully completed a large part of the previous part.  Lin Zhao didn't wait long when Yu Xuan came back with good news: "Sir, after hearing the news, all the major grain dealers opened their doors one after another and sold off large quantities of grain. The price of grain has dropped by almost 20%!" "Great!  "Lin Zhao can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The high food prices in Hangzhou have finally come down.  In fact, those grain merchants had their thoughts and were waiting for the confrontation between County Magistrate Lin and the officials of the third department.  If County Magistrate Lin wins, he will naturally favor this side.  Not only neutral grain merchants, but also allies of the Lu family also defected, but they were frightened.  News spread that Changping was in a hurry and full of warehouses, and many people were frightened. If this was the case, how could they play with County Magistrate Lin?  The price of food in Qiantang County could not rise at all, so everyone retreated in spite of the difficulties.  So a very strange situation appeared in the Hangzhou Grain Market, and grain prices also showed a very distinctive line chart Su An also came back soon and said: "Miss Meng has already taken action, Guangji'sAfter getting the news, the proprietor also helped, and a batch of food was already being sent here.  " "Very good, hurry up and find some people with few people, and load the food immediately. This time the warehouse will be really full!  "When Lin Zhao heard that the progress in all aspects was going smoothly, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief and gave some instructions. The strategy of killing two birds with one stone was successful, and he felt very comfortable. Su An then said: "Sir, Miss Yuelun knows that you have worked hard.  Lunch has been prepared, please go back and use it!  "    "good!  Lin Zhao said: "You guys just keep an eye on this place and work hard. After we win a big victory, we will have a celebration banquet together!"  " "Don't worry, young master!  " Lin Zhao left with satisfaction. When he turned around, his stomach was growling. Not to mention, he was really hungry! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. You  Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 167: Watching the Snow on the Broken Bridge

    At Meng's Shop, the red clay stove in the Nuang Pavilion was burning brightly, making it as warm as spring.  Several vases in the corner have been filled with blooming wintersweets, which look charming and particularly elegant.  A table of sumptuous delicacies has been put on the table, and Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying are busy dealing with critical matters.  Gu Yuelun and Mu Sihong couldn't help much, so one of them cooked delicious food and the other arranged flowers and scenery. It was also a small celebration after taking a desperate risk and achieving a major victory.  The more important thing is to let Lin Zhao relax. Mu Sihong knows best that the husband has not slept well at all in the past few days, and his nerves are tense and the pressure is huge.  Today, I can feel relieved about this heavy burden. This will relieve the pressure. It is absolutely necessary to take a little rest and recuperation.  County Magistrate Lin just came back and took a hot bath and changed into some comfortable clothes. Now he will sit in the warm pavilion and let Mu Sihong knead and massage.  I felt so comfortable and relaxed instantly.  "Husband, you have worked hard these days, but it's a pity that I can't help you with anything!" Mu Sihong felt that she could not help, and she was very apologetic!  "No, just stay at home and take good care of yourself. Look how good this massage is for me. It feels so comfortable!" Lin Zhaoyi said, which immediately made Mu Sihong laugh!  Just mentioning the words to take good care of your body, Mu Sihong's expression became a little unnatural.  She has always wanted to take good care of her body and hopes to become pregnant as soon as possible with the help of her current special room.  However, after two or three months, there was absolutely no movement at all. The beauty couldn't help but feel a little anxious!  Lin Zhao closed his eyes, suddenly moved his nose, and said, "It tastes good. It seems that my cousin's craftsmanship has improved!" Gu Yuelun, who entered with a Buddha jumping over the wall, chuckled and said, "My craftsmanship has not improved. It's just that this utensil is good Previous  I found a nearly century-old red wine jar in Shanyin a few days ago. The taste is definitely good! " "So, I must try it!" When Lin Zhao opened his eyes, he happened to see Meng Ruoying wearing aquatic winter clothes.  Come in money.  There was a different kind of competence all over his body.  Looking at those bright eyes, it can be seen that they have just been dressed up, and their bright eyes and white teeth are even more charming.  Mu Sihong saw her husband¡¯s eyes and smiled softly, everything was clear to her heart!  "Ruoying, hurry up and sit down!" Lin Zhao then sighed: "What a good day today is. I just killed two birds with one stone and my plan was successful. Now I have three beauties to accompany me, share delicious food, and envy the blessings of others!"  As a joke, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun both had blushes on their faces.  The shyness is clearly visible.  It was only then that Mu Sihong realized that cousin Yuelun was no longer the innocent little girl she was before, but a grown-up girl who had just begun to fall in love!  "Okay, it's winter, let's eat quickly, cousin!" Gu Yuelun quickly changed the subject.  "Okay!" Then there was a burst of laughter.  There was a happy and peaceful atmosphere in the Nuan Pavilion.  After lunch, Gu Yuelun removed the cups and plates and prepared tea.  Mu Sihong also found an excuse to avoid it temporarily, leaving Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying a chance to be alone.  "Ruoying, you have worked hard during this time, thank you!" Lin Zhao said softly.  Meng Ruoying shook her head gently: "Between you and mewhy are you so polite? Besides, I made a lot of money this time!" "Hey, that's a reward for your kindness!" As he spoke, Lin Zhao moved intentionally or unintentionally.  pace.  The distance between him and Meng Ruoying was much closer.  "Money is something external to the body, as long as the people can live and work in peace and contentment" Meng Ruoying had an idea in her heart, but she stopped when she reached her mouth. Maybe it was because of the girl's shyness that she couldn't say some words after all.  So I had to beat around the bush.  Money is indeed something external to the body. A girl doesn¡¯t care how much money she can have. What does she care about?  Is it closely related to her that people live and work in peace and contentment?  In the end, it is self-evident who everything is for.  Lin Zhao finally came completely close to Meng Ruoying, and their bodies slowly touched each other. Lin Zhao took advantage of today's happiness and boldly stretched out his arms and gently put them around Meng Ruoying's slender waist "Look, next time  It's snowing!" Meng Ruoying rushed to the window and looked at the falling snowflakes in the sky, excited.  Lin Zhao's hand was frozen in the air in the same posture as before, with a faint smile on his lips Isn't this too coincidental?  Really are!  My fingers have just touched the beauty, and I haven¡¯t felt it yet.  But he didn't see Meng Ruoying standing by the window, her pretty face was flushed, and there was a hint of coquettishness and shyness in the corners of her eyes Looking at the snowflakes outside the window, which were getting bigger and bigger, Meng Ruoying said leisurely: "I guess the snow scene in the West Lake is very beautiful now.  Beautiful, very beautiful!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and see it now!¡± It¡¯s rare for Meng Ruoying to be like this!How could Lin Zhao refuse such a request?  Meng Ruoying yearned for this and immediately agreed. His original intention was to ask Mu Sihong and Gu Yuelun to go together.  But unexpectedly, both of them used the excuse of feeling unwell and were unwilling to go out at all.  Go alone with Lin Zhao?  In the wind and snow, Meng Ruoying's pretty face turned even redder!  Nai He had already agreed, not to mention Lin Zhao had someone prepare the car. It seemed too disappointing to back out at this time!  Ever since, Miss Meng, who had always been dignified and generous, suddenly became a little shy.  When the carriage came to her, she was a little hesitant, and she got into the carriage much slower.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t want to reach out and grabbed her fair hand. Meng Ruoying sat down on the carriage.  The fragrant shoulder happened to be leaning against Lin Zhao's side, and a different kind of warmth came. Meng Ruoying's heart suddenly beat Lin Zhao drove the carriage out in person. Meng Ruoying seemed to have twisted her foot, and she seemed to be in a trance. She kept leaning on her.  By Lin Zhao's side, I felt that different kind of warmth, and my heart was filled with sweetness!  On a snowy day, not many people travel!  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT?  Meng Ruoying completely ignored the looks of passers-by, as if she was turning a blind eye to everything at the moment.  In his eyes, there were only falling snowflakes all over the sky, a carriage, and him and her!  The carriage left long ruts in the snow, which stretched all the way to the West Lake, which was a unique kind of beauty.  When we came to the lake, the lake and mountains were already covered in silver, and we were wearing a snow-white coat. Doomsday Arena!  The huge West Lake water waves have not yet been moved by the wind. The water waves are swaying with the wind, and the snowflakes in the air are fluttering, and finally fall on the water. The artistic conception is very beautiful!  The mountains in the distance are completely bathed in white snow, and Leifeng Pagoda has a slightly different feeling in the wind and snow.  Of course, at this moment, the most beautiful and artistic scenery is undoubtedly the broken bridge with remaining snow!  The remaining snow on the broken bridge is one of the ten scenic spots in the West Lake. Whenever the auspicious snow falls, standing on Baoshi Mountain and looking southward, the West Lake is covered with snow, and the white embankment stretches across the snow-covered willows and frosted peaches.  The arch surface of the broken stone bridge is unobstructed, and the ice and snow melt in the sun, revealing the mottled bridge railings, while both ends of the bridge are still covered by white snow.  The vaguely distinguishable stone bridge body seems to be hidden, while the white snow in the culvert is shining brightly, and the gray-brown bridge surface forms a contrast. From a distance, it looks broken but not broken, so it is called the Broken Bridge.  At this time, the snowflakes have just fallen. Although it is not residual snow, the scenery and artistic conception are completely consistent.  The two of them walked along the West Lake together. Meng Ruoying looked at the unique scenery of the lake and mountains covered in silver, and couldn't help but feel a little intoxicated. She admired it all the way!  "Are you happy?" Lin Zhao walked side by side and asked softly.  Meng Ruoying nodded slightly, with the blush on her pretty face still there, and whispered in a low voice: "Happy!" Coming to the West Lake to see the snow scene and seeing the broken bridge with remaining snow has been a longing for her, and she was finally satisfied today.  Not only that, but she still came with him, and the happiness and satisfaction in her heart became even more extraordinary.  Speaking more carefully, she had been in contact with Lin Zhao for the longest time, and they had already developed a secret affection for each other.  Ever since her brother Meng Ruoying died and she was misunderstood and imprisoned, when Lin Zhao said the words "I will rescue you from the prison", her heart was already moved.  Since then, they have often quarreled with each other, and their feelings have accumulated and deepened over time.  But before, due to face or the barrier of window paper, it has not been directly revealed.  Until the last time Meng Ruoying ate something wrong because of Mu Sihong, she revealed all her feelings. Now after working side by side in this food war, the relationship has taken a further step.  This is completely an involuntary behavior. Once you get to that step, it will be a matter of course.  Meng Ruoying didn't know why, but when she saw Lin Zhao today, she felt particularly excited and shy, and the feeling in her heart seemed to be different from the past.  And Lin Zhao also had an impulse, and with Mu Sihong and Gu Yuelun's intentional fulfillment, the progress was naturally much faster As they walked, Lin Zhao took the beauty's jade hand, and when a different kind of warmth came from his fingers,  When the message was passed, Meng Ruoying did not refuse, and in the end they even intertwined their fingers "Ruoying, after the things in Hangzhou are finished, how about we go back to Jiangning to meet my grandmother and uncle?" Grandma and uncle, two titles are the same.  It's a pun, and the meaning is already obvious.  Meng Ruoying lowered her head, pondered for a moment, and nodded: "Okay, butbut when my brother passed away, I made an oath to observe filial piety for him for three years" "Filial piety is commendable, I will just wait for it!"  With this promise, the girl¡¯s releaseHer heart was filled with warmth and happiness, and Meng Ruoying was no longer as shy as before she died.  She leaned closely against Lin Zhao, lowered her head in front of his broad chest, and watched the snowy scenery of the broken bridge from a distance After a long time, Meng Ruoying whispered: "By the way, Uncle Sun and the others"  "Don't worry, now that the matter is over, it's time to settle accounts with them!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly.  "With you here, I can rest assured!" Meng Ruoying's face was filled with sweet little happiness!  Lin Zhao held the beauty in his arms and said softly: "However, there is something I want to discuss with you" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.  Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 168: Settlement of Accounts after Autumn

    Revenge is certain, but who should be the target of revenge? The Three Jiaos of the Qianjiang River? Or the Lu brothers? It is true that the Three Jiaos of the Qianjiang River sank the ship, but after all, they are just actors, and they are under the instructions of others.  The masterminds are the Lu brothers!  ??For Lin Zhao, this is not only a question of accountability, but also a matter of avenging bloodshed.  Legally speaking, the Lu brothers from Qinghe are the masterminds and the Qian brothers are the accomplices, but what does Lin Zhao think in his heart? Maybe before that, he wanted to send all these people to the execution ground for  Lao Suntou took revenge on the boatmen of the Meng family who died in vain.  But after the conversation with Boss Qian that night, Lin Zhao was a little shaken.  "In fact, the three dragons of Qianjiang are also poor people. They have good water properties and are good at water skills, so they are destined to attract a lot of attention and someone is destined to use their special skills.  The three Qian brothers are not bad in nature. When someone finds them and asks them to do something, everything changes.  ¡°Perhaps they were indeed tempted in the beginning, but they also had many choices.  That night, Lin Zhao learned that the first time the three brothers did something bad was when their mother was seriously ill.  With only the meager income from fishing, I could not afford to treat my mother.  In order to earn money for their mother¡¯s medical expenses, they went diving and stole for the first time.  As Mr. Qian said, it is easy to get on the pirate ship, but difficult to get off the pirate ship. Once you come into contact with this industry, it will be difficult to escape unscathed.  In addition, there are some subjective factors, such as Qian Laosan, who is relatively idle and is subject to more temptations.  As a result, they fell deeper and deeper on this road, and their reputation became more and more bad, despised by others, and even infamous.  ¡°We have been doing things that are harmful to nature and justice for a long time.  Boss Qian felt deeply guilty, so he had the intention of retiring. In the past two years, the number of attacks has become less and less.  But it was too difficult to completely break away from this circle. Lu Ji found him some time ago.  A few years ago, the three brothers were favored by Lu Ji.  I have always owed someone a favor.  They are all loyal people, and when Lu Ji made such a request, they had to agree.  Especially when Lu Ji was moved by emotion and Xiao was moved by reason, there was no way he could refuse.  So they had no choice but to act unconscionably again and scuttled the Meng family's ship.  Because the ship of grain sank, many innocent boatmen were drowned.  At the time, they thought everyone on board was dead and were not worried about someone catching them.  But Boss Qian has been feeling guilty about this, and even has nightmares every night, and is tortured in his heart.  But during that time.  Because he was worried about getting financial rewards, and worried about the government's pursuit and Lu Ji's murder, his attention was elsewhere, and this feeling was not that strong.  ¡°But when they were murdered and silenced, the two brothers died tragically, and Boss Qian was injured and lying on the bed, there were more and more thoughts in his mind.  It¡¯s been lingering.  Apart from sadness and hatred, the most overwhelming thing is guilt and regret. The bloody and cruel reality finally made him wake up completely and he was deeply tortured.  Every day when I close my eyes, I can see the blood-stained faces of my two brothers in my mind, and hear the painful wails and shouts in my ears. In the blink of an eye, I seem to see countless people waving and shouting in the rushing water.  Boss Qian was tortured by guilt and fear, so when Lin Zhao talked to him, he didn't hide anything.  Tell all the inside story and agree to testify in court.  So and so, first of all, it was to avenge the two brothers, and to use Lin Zhao's hand to send Lu Ji to the guillotine.  Secondly.  It can also be regarded as an expression of inner guilt.  Boss Qian repented, his words were sincere, and his true feelings were revealed. Lin Zhao couldn't help but be moved by it.  Therefore, after careful consideration, Lin Zhao decided to find an idea to forgive him, and was even willing to give him a chance to live a new life.  After all, he was not the mastermind. After all, he had no choice but to regret and apologize. After all, two brothers died tragically for this.  Should we be more tolerant and understanding of a person who has been punished and repented? Lin Zhao had this idea, but this matter must be approved by Meng Ruoying. After all, those who died were all close men of the Meng family.  A heavy blood feud.  This incident was also a blow to Meng Ruoying. Being able to endure the sadness and anger and take care of Boss Qian for a long time is already considered a rare thing!  Meng Ruoying is very sensible, but it is unknown whether her heart is filled with hatred or something else!  Therefore, this matter must be approved by Meng Ruoying. If she disagrees, Lin Zhao will definitely respect her decision.  Forgiving a repentant prisoner is indeed tolerant, but it must not hurt the girl's sad heart!  Meng Ruoying did not expect that Lin Zhao would tell her this. She was worried about Xinmo for a while. This decision was a bit embarrassing for her, too difficult!  Lin Zhao couldn't help but regret when he saw the beauty frowning. Today was a great day, so why did he bring up such a shameful thing? What a mess!  Unexpectedly, Meng Ruoying pondered for a long time and nodded in agreement  She is not an unreasonable person. Boss Qian's situation is completely understandable. He also had no choice but to be instigated by others. Speaking more carefully, the most hated targets of revenge in this matter are always the Lu brothers.  She knew the miserable situation that Boss Qian was in that night when he was carried back. It could be regarded as a kind of punishment!  Lin Zhao must have a reason for such a plan. Meng Ruoying expressed her understanding. It is very rare for a fianc¨¦e to have such a broad mind and a tolerant heart!  At the same time, the mentality of husband and wife accompanying each other also played a very subtle role. Lin Zhao had already made a promise. Meng Ruoying felt that if she completely gave her heart to him, she should listen to him!  So, Meng Ruoying made a difficult decision!  She agreed!  Seeing Meng Ruoying nodding, Lin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time stretched out his broad and strong arms to take the beauty into his arms, full of love and affection.  With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for? In a fairy tale world wrapped in silver, a pair of golden boys and girls cuddle up to each other!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the next two days, the price of food in Hangzhou dropped all the way, and the biggest benefits should be for ordinary people  .  They were able to get their wish, buy food at low prices, survive this difficult winter, and welcome the new year in Xining's third year.     Of course.  The previously ignorant people who speculated and resold grain actually made a lot of money and got a windfall. Sometimes things are just so unexpected.  Of course, many people are angry.  Even sad, angry and heartbroken!  Qinghetang, Lu Heqing really couldn¡¯t figure out how Lin Zhao passed the test. This question has been bothering him!  In order to understand the ins and outs, Lu Heqing asked someone to describe the scene and situation in detail because there were many people accompanying him at the time.  It's not difficult to get information about this.  Not only that, he even built some props in the backyard and conducted simulations in order to deduce the situation at that time and find flaws in it.  He believed that there must be a flaw, and that Lin Zhao must have deceived everyone with some illusion.  Just find it.  It still had time to be effective, and it could even kill Lin Zhao.  A wooden barrel is placed on the ground to simulate a granary, and stones are piled next to it as a masonry wall. It looks exactly like the Changping granary.  Lu Heqing just walked back and forth and observed, and at first he couldn't see any problems.  This made him very angry. Although he was not as good as his brother Lu Huiqing in official career, he always prided himself on being smart.  I didn't expect to understand this.  It seemed that his IQ was far behind, as if he was being teased by Lin Zhao, which was a huge shame.  Lu Heqing's behavior made his second brother Lu Shengqing and Lu Shan a little surprised.  The second monk Lu Shanzhang was confused and full of doubts in his heart. Didn't it mean that Erlang was unlearned and impulsive, while Sanlang was calm and intelligent? Now it seems that Sanlang is a little crazy, and his son-in-law is unexpected, and he is a little unclear!  As everyone knows, the more this kind of person has a stronger self-esteem.  Smart people who feel good about themselves are more likely to get into trouble the more they can't stand stimulation!  Not understanding, Lu Heqing shook his head, his face flushed with anger.  The punch went down hard and hit the lid of the barrel, which was the top of the simulated granary.  This move immediately frightened Lu Shengqing and Lu Shan. They were inexplicably stunned at first, and then when they rushed over, they saw that Lu Heqing's right hand was dripping with blood.  As for him, he gritted his teeth, as if he couldn't feel the pain in his fists.  But there was an indescribable discomfort in his heart "Sanlang, what are you doing?" Lu Shengqing didn't know whether it was concern or resentment, and Laogao frowned.  Lu Shanze asked with flattering concern on his face: "Sanlang, how is the injury? Hurry up and find a doctor to bandage it!" Lu Heqing waved his hand. He didn't care about this minor injury at all. On the contrary, it was the depression in his heart that made him depressed.  He picked up his hand from the cover and found that his fist was already bloody.  The cover was broken, and the broken parts were filled with blood red, flowing along the grain of the wood.  Looking a little miserable, Lu Shan felt a little uncomfortable in his heart when he saw it.  Lu Heqing's punch was so powerful that the broken lid squeezed down and got stuck in the barrel, forming a sandwich-like appearance.  Just at this moment, a gust of wind blew, and a handful of leaves fell on the lid of the barrel "Hey!" Lu Heqing looked at the snow on the barrel's interlayer, and suddenly seemed to think of something,  After staring blankly at the barrel for a long time, he suddenly laughed.  "Sanlang, what's wrong with you?" Lu Shan was very worried, and he was filled with doubts. Could it be that Sanlang was suffering from madness? If that was the case, the problem would be serious. How should he explain it to Dalang in Bianjing?  Lu Shengqing looked at his younger brother and was also worried. What happened? They were both worried for a moment. Both of them were confused and filled with inexplicable worries.  "It's okay, you don't have to worry"?" Lu Heqing waved his hand, shook his bloody fist, and drops of blood splashed everywhere. The whole person looked agitated, and of course it could also be said to be a little excited. The difference depends on the mentality of the person involved. In Lu Shengqing and Lu  Amidst Shan's doubts and worries, Lu Heqing stopped his proud laughter and said solemnly: "I have figured out how Lin Zhao did it!  " "How did you do it?" Lu Shengqing and Lu Shan were relieved to see that Sanlang was fine. After hearing what he said, they were immediately curious. This problem has also been bothering them. "Those granaries are not full at all, they are only superficial.  An empty warehouse with one layer of grain is just like this!  "Immediately grabbed the cloth bag and put some rice into the wooden barrel. Blocked by the lid, only a small amount of rice was filled, and it quickly overflowed. Lu Shengqing and Lu Shan suddenly understood. "So that's what happened.  , the reason why he only borrowed so little food from Zhang Ziheng is here!  "Lu Shan suddenly figured out a lot of things. "Hurry up and try to notify Zhang Mingyuan and ask him to investigate again!  Lu Heqing hurriedly shouted: "This guy is too stupid. He only knows how to check from the top, but he doesn't know that there is another mechanism inside!"  " He didn't know that Zhang Mingyuan was confused after he returned, but he didn't make an accidental discovery like Lu Heqing. After thinking about it carefully, he instead focused on Cai Jing. After all, they were both New Party figures, and maybe he had a relationship with Lin Zhao.  There might be some ulterior connection So he hurriedly took people to Yuhang County. As for the result, one can imagine that Cai Trap had already made all preparations and was waiting for the inspection with an open mind Lu Heqing, however, remained calm.  He shook his head and said helplessly: "No need, it's too late, it's already too late!  "He finally figured out that Lin Zhao used a trick to hide the truth and deceived everyone in a thrilling way. "It's too late" Lu Shengqing was greatly disappointed. "Yes!  Lu Heqing nodded lightly and said calmly: "It's no longer useful. We only think of it now. It's too late!"  " Lin Zhao's goal has been achieved. It is only one aspect for people to deal with inspections, and more importantly, it is for the food price war. This news destroyed the confidence of many people, thus making the long-standing plan of hoarding and raising prices fail. It is absolutely killing two birds with one stone.  Killing two birds with one stone! Lin Zhao is really brave, but he succeeded. Lu Heqing really admires Lin Zhao. Since he did this, Lin Zhao must have been fully prepared to take advantage of the food.  The chance of a sharp drop in prices is inevitable, and it is inevitable that Chang Pingcang will be fully occupied by this time. With Lu Heqing's intelligence, these things can be predicted. "What should we do?" Lu Shengqing asked hurriedly, greatly worried.  After all, he founded the Qinghe Grain Store. Seeing such a situation, he felt heartbroken! Lu Heqing shook his head and said: "It's already too late. If Zhang Mingyuan didn't expose it face to face, we would have failed, and it was a complete failure.  Just keep selling grain, losses are inevitable, just accept the loss this time!  How can things be so simple? How could Lin Zhao let them just lose some money and food? Revenge has just begun, and more cruel ones are about to follow. Lu Heqing sighed, and while the wound on his fist was still dripping blood, there was a servant  Came in a hurry, bringing a piece of news.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 169: Locking the Evil

    After solving the food crisis, Lin Zhao finally settled down here.  When you have time, settling accounts with certain people is inevitable.  No, to be precise, it should be the settlement of accounts after winter.  It¡¯s just a matter of hoarding and driving up prices. Making some shady money without conscience and making a fortune from misfortune is abhorrent, but it is also tolerable.  As long as it is not particularly excessive, Magistrate Lin's tolerant mentality can be tolerated, or he can turn a blind eye.  But Lu Ji went too far, and his behavior had seriously exceeded County Magistrate Lin's bottom line.  In order to make money, they use all kinds of despicable methods.  First, it was enough to scuttle the ship and lose a large amount of food. Lin Zhao didn't care and didn't feel bad.  But the dozens of boatmen from the Meng family died unjustly and pitifully, and their good years were buried at the bottom of the river.  After this run, the old grandson should go home to take care of himself. He teased his grandson, but ended up dying miserably.  This is something Lin Zhao cannot tolerate and cannot forgive.  Thinking about Lu Ji's character, Qianjiang Sanjiao helped him, but he also wanted to kill someone and silence him.  It's a pity that you can't lose the rice by stealing the chicken.  But if this were not the case, how could Lin Zhao catch him? It really is a network of heaven and earth.  There is a saying that if you do evil in heaven, you can still forgive it, but if you do evil on your own, you will not live!  That¡¯s right!  Lu Ji completely asked for it!  In Qinghetang, Lu Ji was settling accounts. He looked down at the accounts intently, and the expression on his face became more solemn and gloomy.  Ever since the Guangji Grain Store started selling grain, prices have been falling, and the situation in the grain market is not optimistic.  Qinghe Grain Store was slow to respond due to its own special reasons, and it was the last one to open a warehouse to sell grain.  But the price at that time had dropped a lot, and we missed the rush to buy and the bulk customers, so the price was low.  Sales are sluggish.  The current food price is lower than their previous purchase price. When a famine is approaching, the post-disaster food price is actually higher than before the disaster? This is a unique and strange phenomenon, but it happened in Qiantang County this year.  Many grain merchants, together with Magistrate Lin, staged such a surprising scene.  But the result is that several families are happy and one family is miserable!  Qinghe Grain Store's losses are inevitable. Although the difference between the purchase price and the selling price is not much, it is because they store too much grain.  After the small price difference is multiplied by the huge base, the loss will be huge.  In the last period of time, in order to engage in a price war with Lin Zhao, they even purchased grain at several times the price.  I thought that this could bring down Lin Zhao.  The result ended in failure before it even started to work.  The cost was huge, and the food that could have been worth gold and silver could now only be sold at a low price.  It goes without saying how great the loss is!  What¡¯s more, there is still a situation of slow sales, and a large amount of food cannot be converted into money.  After two months of continuous rain, it has begun to get damp. If it rots and molds, it will become worthless.  Especially with a whole winter in between.  When grain is transported from other places and new local grain appears in the coming year, the situation will be even worse!  In short, Qinghe Grain Store not only suffered a loss this time, but also suffered a loss!  The losses were so serious that they even included the profits of the past two years.  Lu Ji¡¯s heart was bleeding. How should he explain to Dalang, Erlang, and Sanlang? Especially Erlang, who was ignorant and ill-tempered.  With the smart but sinister Saburo by his side, I'm afraid the days to come will be very sad.  How the Dalang of Bianjing would react made him uneasy!  How long will it take to make back such a huge loss? I want to take credit for it, but now I don¡¯t even have the slightest confidence.  In the room, when he heard Saburo's wild laughter and shouts, his heart suddenly moved, and he went out uneasily.  First, I saw Sanlang Lu Heqing¡¯s hands dripping with blood. The blood had already formed a line on the ground. It looked scary!  When he wanted to come forward to visit with concern, a servant ran in in a panic.  It seems something serious has happened.  Lu Shengqing frowned and cursed: "What happened? Why are you so panicked?" "Erlang, Sanlang, proprietor" The servant was panicked, panting, and could not speak for a while.  Lu Heqing saw this.  As soon as his eyes moved, a very bad premonition suddenly appeared in his heart. Could it be that something big happened? Lu Ji felt the same way in his heart, but the price of food was already like this, so it was just a heavy loss. We all accepted this.  What could happen now? Could it be Lu Ji suddenly thought of something, and a thought flashed through his mind.  Then he shook his head slightly, it was impossible, they were dead and nothing would happen.  The servant regained his breath and said, "Oh no, the county government officials are here, saying they want to arrest someone" "Arrest someone?" Lu Shengqing suddenly said angrily: "You are rebelling? How dare you come to our Lu family?"  Arresting someone? Are you kidding me?" He thought it was in Bianjing, but there was an endless stream of guests at the Lu family's house. The eldest brother had a high position, and he would never dare anyone to come and cause trouble.  So when I heard it suddenly, my temper suddenly became a lot hotter.   "Let's go and take a look!" Lu Shengqing was ready to take people to investigate immediately!  However, Lu Heqing grabbed his second brother and said: "Second brother, it is not convenient for us to come forward at this time. We don't know what the situation will be, so it is better not to act rashly!" "Then what should we do? Wait for them to come and arrest people.  ?" These two brothers are really a combination of movement and silence. The third brother has just settled down, and the second brother is starting to be impulsive again.  "Second brother, this is not Bianjing after all, but Hangzhou!" Lu Heqing grabbed his second brother Lu Shengqing with his bloody hands and said, "Don't forget your elder brother's instructions. If it is not necessary, we should not directly conflict with Lin Zhao!  " "Alas!" Lu Shengqing sighed, silent, but the boss still seemed reluctant in his heart.  Lu Heqing also knew that he and Lin Zhao had already developed hatred.  The rise of hoarding and the conflict with Lin Zhaoqi were destined from the beginning, but this conflict was relatively low-level after all and did not affect the overall situation.  But if his brother comes forward directly, it will be a completely different situation. A direct conflict breaks out between the eldest brother and Lin Zhao, and the impact will be very bad.  If it is not necessary, this situation must be avoided.  Before they arrived, Lin Zhao had already grasped the true identities of Lu Ji and Lu Shan through special channels in his own hands. The two brothers seemed mysterious.  But he knew that he had already revealed his doubts in front of Lin Zhao, so he was deceiving himself and others.  It's just that the performers themselves are ignorant.  Like Lu Ji, they all believed that there was no clue left, so they were not afraid.  I don't want to expose myself without the other party's "knowledge".  Seeing this, Lu Ji hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Erlang and Sanlang, please don't argue. I'll just deal with it now. It's a trivial matter!" At this moment, Dongzhu Lu was still very calm and confident. He felt that there was nothing serious.  question.  When Lu Shengqing saw this, he just gave up.  Lu Heqing also breathed a sigh of relief.  Of course, not removing it does not mean that he does not care about external matters. He will wait and see what Lin Zhao will do!  Lu Ji hurried out and at the same time ordered someone to bandage Lu Heqing's wounds.  Go to the door.  Lu Ji saw what he thought was a mighty young man standing at the door with a group of servants, all of whom looked fierce.  "What's the matter with the officials?" Lin Zhao stepped forward, bowed his hands in greeting, smiled calmly, and was not afraid.  He decided that as long as it wasn't those few things, it was just hoarding.  Gouging up food prices is nothing.  After all, these things are very flexible, not to mention there are so many people involved. If you follow the law and don¡¯t blame everyone, what can you do? Besides, there is Lu Huiqing behind you, and with the big man around, even a direct showdown is good.  , so he still has this confidence.  "Dongzhu Lu, excuse me, there is a case at the county government. We need Dongzhu Lu to go and give a reply!" The person leading the team is naturally Su An and Su Bozhou. It is really overkill to have an imperial guard do these things.  "Case, question?" Lu Ji's heart suddenly trembled, what is this? Is there something fishy? Or is there another problem? He couldn't help but feel a little anxious.  It started to feel a bit unpleasant.  Su An nodded and said: "That's right, Lord Lu, please leave immediately!" "Dare I ask this officer, what is the case and what should I ask?" Lu Ji asked in a deep voice.  "ThisDon't ask any more questions, Dongzhu Lu, you'll know when you get there!" Su An hesitated for a moment, but did not tell him.  Lu Ji said: "Okay, it's just that my shop is busy, can I give you an order?" "Instructions?" Su An immediately frowned and said: "The county magistrate is telling you, how can I allow you to dawdle around? You really don't know etiquette, and you don't know your dignity.  High or low!" Su An said it very straightforwardly. He was very angry about what the Lu brothers had done. How could he let it go if he had such an opportunity to humiliate him? "Hey, what do you say? My eldest brother is from Qinghe Food Company.  His boss, let alone he is a person of status, not so arrogant and domineering!" Lu Shanyou couldn't help but scold him.  "Have an identity? But you don't care about businessmen? What kind of identity do you have? What a joke!" Su An immediately sarcastically said!  "You!" Lu Shan then realized that although he was a member of an official family, he had always appeared as a businessman and had no status at all!  What's more, as soon as the words left his mouth, Su An snatched them away and said: "I know you are the owner of the grain store, so I am polite to you. Why are you so ignorant of compliments? You insist on toasting and don't eat. You will be fined. Look at the gentleness.  Wen, but he was engaged in murder and arson, what? Since you don't appreciate it, you forced us to do it, thenlock him up for me!" Immediately, two officers came forward and tied up Lu Ji.  , the situation suddenly changed.  Lu Shan was suddenly panicked, what happened? How could the elder brother be tied up? What is this? His shouting immediately attracted many people to watch.  When everyone saw that the owner of Qinghe Grain Store was arrested by the government, they all pointed and pointed. Some were confused and some made irresponsible remarks. The scene suddenly became lively.?.  But the person involved, Lu Ji, stood there blankly and allowed the guards to tie the rope around him.  Su An's words just now shocked him, especially the four words murder and arson, which made him tense up even more!  Could it be that Lin Zhao noticed something? Or caught something? Probably not!  Lu Ji had something going on in his heart, and suddenly he felt a little uneasy and nervous.  Without any resistance, he was tied up by the officers.  He was noncommittal about this. He knew that there was no point in resisting now. Since the official dared to do this, he must have Lin Zhao's tacit approval.  If he acts rashly, he might suffer a loss because of it.  Isn¡¯t it just being tied up? What¡¯s the point? As long as Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t have any conclusive evidence of major crimes, what can he do to himself? If he ties himself up now, he will definitely send him back with gifts!  Just like this, in full view of the public, Lu Ji, the owner of Qinghe Grain Store, was tied up and taken away by the Qiantang County police officers.  The news spread quickly in Qiantang County, arousing suspicion among many people and causing another uproar.  First of all, there is a kind of grain merchant who is usually close to Lu Ji, colludes with him, or plans to hoard them together.  They all thought that Lu Ji was taken away because of this incident, so everyone was immediately in danger, fearing that they would be implicated.  But some people are lucky to hear the news.  For example, Zhang Ziheng from Guangji Grain Store just smiled lightly when he received such news, but this smile was of great significance and came from the heart.  With Lin Zhao's cooperation, he was the first to open a warehouse to sell grain, and the sales were very fast, so he did not lose money because of it, but made a small profit.  As a result, it became the grain store that gained the most from this crisis.  Having made the right bet, this feeling is quite refreshing. Zhang Ziheng's conservative mind was also shaken. The ambition that had been silent for many years seemed to be showing signs of revival.  If Qinghe is completely here, the Zhao family, which is now the second largest, will also suffer heavy losses. If I can take advantage of it, then can the largest grain merchant in Hangzhou become mine? Zhang Ziheng was thinking about it in his heart.  , news came that the owner of Qinghe Grain Store was tied up and taken away by the county government officials.  He didn't quite believe it at first, but he thought it was true. Zhang Ziheng hurried to the shop on the street and saw Lu Ji being taken away. Not to mention how happy he was, the opportunity seemed to have come Wait a minute, it is said that Lu Ji was taken away.  Ji has the support of high-ranking officials, but I wonder what the situation is? So on Lu Ji's side it's better to wait and see what happens Someone will definitely be more anxious!  The more panicked, the more interesting the situation will be ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~0~~~~~~~ The most important thing right now  The anxious person is undoubtedly Lu Shan. He and his brother have been dependent on each other for many years, and they have a deep affection for each other. How can they not be anxious when they see the bear's paw being taken away? It's just that the officials are very tyrannical and have no power at all, and they don't dare to stop him, so ever  Watching my eldest brother being taken away.  Seeing that the guards had gone away, Lu Shan immediately turned around and entered the room. The only ones who could save his eldest brother at this time were Lu and Qing!  "Erlang, Sanlang, the eldest brother was taken away by an official. The situation may be serious. I beg you two to lend a helping hand and help rescue him!" "What?" Hearing the news that Lu Ji was kidnapped, Lu Shengqing suddenly became uneasy!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 170: How many days to stay

    Lu Shengqing was used to being arrogant. After hearing the news that Lu Gu had been captured, he became furious.  "Well, Lin Zhao" Lu Heqing immediately gritted his teeth in hatred, thinking that this was Lin Zhao's direct challenge to the Lu family, a naked slap in the face.  The wound on Lu Heqing's hand has been bandaged, and his mood has completely calmed down, returning to his usual calmness.  After hearing such news, he was also a little shocked, but he was much calmer and seemed to have more experience.  He just asked calmly: "What crime? Do you have any specific information?" "Uh" Lu Shandao: "The police officer in Qiantang County seemed to mention that it was arson by killing someone" "Arson by killing someone?"  Lu Heqing's heart suddenly thumped. If this is the case, the situation will be troublesome.  It seemed that the premonition in my heart was correct. I had felt that something was going to happen before, and it was indeed correct.  If Lin Zhao doesn't come, that's it. If he comes, it means that the person who comes is not good!  "Don't panic. Now send troops to the county government immediately to inquire. Be sure to find out what the crime is or what the excuse is?" Lu Heqing said: "Before this, don't act rashly, and then think about it in the long term!" "Okay!" Lu Shan  I went in a hurry, so I naturally had to pay special attention to my brother's affairs.  Lu Heqing looked at Lu Shan's retreating back, with a strange look in his eyes. What on earth was this guy thinking?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lu Gu was escorted here. He was very anxious and thinking about everything along the way.  thing, wondering if something went wrong somewhere?  Thinking about it carefully, it seems that there is no The only problem has been dealt with, and it stands to reason that it shouldn't be, so he is still confused and confused.  Qiantang County Government Office, Lin Zhao is already sitting in the lobby, wearing a brand new official uniform, full of power.  Because he was busy with other things during this period and rarely appeared in public places, he had fewer opportunities to wear official uniforms. Therefore, Lin Zhao was very novel and excited today.  Especially the wings on both sides of the official hat, which sway up and down with just a slight movement, which looks a little funny.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh, Zhao Da, Zhao Da, you are really creative. In order to prevent the ministers from whispering, Jingran came up with such creativity.  If this were placed in future generations, maybe he would still be a high-end talent in the design world?  Just as I was thinking this, I suddenly sneeze Who is thinking about me so much?  Or did you offend someone?  Lin Zhao collected his thoughts and prepared for the first major case trial during his tenure.  Lu Gu was brought up quickly. He was not as powerful as is often seen in movies and TV dramas, nor was he given a meal of killing power as soon as he came up.  For someone like Lu Gu, just ask directly. As for the torture tools and tricks, it doesn't apply.  I believe Lu Gu would also think so if Ming Ru didn't tell secrets. Moreover, it was Lu Huiqing who came in after all, so he should save some face for Sinong Shaoqing no matter what, right?  "Dongzhu Lu, we have met!" Lin Zhao greeted Lu Gu with a smile. After meeting again not long ago, Lu Gu's identity had undergone major changes.  Now he is no longer the big Qiantang grain businessman who arrogantly followed others' orders, but a prisoner.  Although until now, he has never confessed, and he doesn¡¯t even know what his crime is?  But Lin Zhao was already sure that this guy couldn't escape his crime.  "I've seen Magistrate Lin!" Seeing Lin Zhaoyifu's confident expression, Lu Gu had a very bad premonition in his heart for no reason. There was a vague worry and fear, maybe he had caught him.  What handle?  "Don't be polite, Dongzhu Lu. On such an occasion today, I won't invite you to sit down!" Lin Zhao said with a smile.  When Lu Gu saw this, he kept observing in a different voice and said: "There is no need to be polite, Magistrate Lin. I just don't know why I came here to tie you up? I don't know what crime Xiaomin has committed?" Lu Gu was serious about this.  I was confused, so I asked straight to the point without having to go around the bush with Lin Zhao.  The main reason is to know what evidence Lin Zhao has. As long as he understands this, he will have an idea.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Does Dongzhu Lu have anything to say about this? There is a saying that resistance is strict and confession is lenient. If you have made any mistakes, you will admit that you can seek leniency!" Thinking of what he often saw in movies and TV series in his previous life.  Lin Zhao made nonsense of these few words.  I don¡¯t want to say it and it will be catchy, but I don¡¯t know what the effect will be?  Test me?  Want me to surrender?  Lu Gu had always maintained Henkel's vigilance. When Lin Zhao said this, his heart began to stir. What did this mean?  Are you deceiving me?  Is it just a temptation?  After thinking about it, Lin Zhao is not so boring. There is so much noise now. If there is no result in the end, how will it end?  Thinking about it carefully, Lu Gu felt more and more unsure. He vaguely felt that Lin Zhao must have mastered something.?At least it's not aimless.  But what is it?  At this point, he has nothing to fear.  As for the messy confession leniency mentioned by Lin Zhao, it was of no use to him at all?  ¡°The result is the same anyway, surely he won¡¯t admit it?  Lu Gu was not afraid, he just wanted to know something about the situation, so he could have a good idea and make corresponding countermeasures.  Now it is no longer a problem for him alone. The three Lu Huiqing brothers will also be involved later, so he must be particularly alert.  "County Magistrate Lin, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't beat around the bush like this. Please get straight to the point!" "Don't be anxious, Dongzhu Lu?" Lin Zhao smiled softly. He had been observing Lu Gu's eyes, expressions and even some of his body parts.  language.  Talking about these messy things with Lu Gu from the beginning was not without purpose, but just to disturb his attention, make it difficult for him to concentrate, and distract him.  Now it seems that it has had some effect. It can be seen that Lu Gu is already a little anxious. This is a good start.  Sure enough, Lu Gu said displeasedly: "Don't be joking, Magistrate Lin. There are still important things in the business, so we can't delay them for too long." "It seems that Dongzhu Lu is very busy! Lin Zhaoyi looked like that the whole day, what the hell?"  De Lu Gu had a headache, and at the same time he started to get a little angry. Lu Gu said, "Isn't it just for fun that Magistrate Lin came to the county government?"  This move will cause great damage to my reputation. Please ask County Magistrate Lin to give me a special explanation" "Of course I need an explanation, so it makes sense to tie you up!  "Lin Zhao's face suddenly turned cold, and he shouted loudly: "Lu Gu, there is an accusation that you paid to scuttle their ship, destroy their property, and killed twenty-eight boatmen at the same time. What do you say to this?  " Lu Gu's heart skipped a beat, and his heart almost fell into the ice cellar. How could this happen? Did he really find some evidence? Or was it just suspicion? "Is Magistrate Lin joking?  I don¡¯t know what exactly you are talking about?  I don't know why?  How come it has something to do with me for no reason?  "Of course Lu Gu couldn't admit it. After hesitating for a while, he retorted cautiously. "Don't remember?  Lin Zhao smiled coldly and said in a deep voice: "On the third day of October, near the Jiangnan River in Suzhou, a ship belonging to Jiangning Meng's Grain Company sank. Thousands of grains on board fell into the water, and twenty-eight boatmen were killed.  Suzhou Yamen has been investigating for a long time and found that this matter is related to Dongzhu Lu huh?  how do you say?  " "I seem to have heard of the shipwreck, but what does it have to do with me, and what evidence is there to show that it has something to do with me?  Why should I do this?  Lu Gu refused to give up and asked, "I asked Magistrate Lin to provide evidence. Don't wish for me casually!"  " "As for the motive, it couldn't be more obvious!  Lin Zhao smiled coldly and said: "These are evidence that you are hoarding food with the intention of driving up food prices. The relevant testimonies and correspondence with you are very clear. Can you admit this?"  "    "so what?  Lu Gu said: "I admit that I was obsessed with money for a while and tried to wait for a slight increase in food before selling it."  However, this is just a means of doing business, and it does not seem to be an exaggeration. There are many businessmen doing this in Qiantang County, so it is not surprising.  , if Magistrate Lin must pursue something, I am willing to accept the punishment.  It¡¯s just that it doesn¡¯t seem to have anything to do with the shipwreck" "This guy is completely avoiding the important and neglecting the important, admitting to hoarding, but denying the others It is right to follow the law and not to blame the public, especially now that the food problem in Hangzhou has just stabilized, and he rashly attacked the grain merchants  Taking action would probably cause confusion in the heart. This was a situation that Lin Zhao absolutely did not want to see. Lu Gu seemed to have thought of this and thought that he had grasped Lin Zhao's weakness, so he admitted it openly.  You, County Magistrate Lin, are helpless! Lin Zhao sighed and smiled softly: "Dongzhu Lu is indeed an excellent businessman. He has a big family and a big business. His eloquence and thinking are both unusual and unusual!"  " " Magistrate Lin has given you the award!  " "Okay, we're going to make some detours with you too!  Lin Zhao changed the topic, picked up a document from the case, and said: "These are the last words of Master Meng, the Meng family's boatman, and they are also evidence I forgot to tell you that he was the only survivor on that ship.  Later, in front of many people, evidence was given that it was the three dragons of the Qianjiang River that sank the ship!  " Something clicked in Lu Gu's heart. He mentioned the Three Dragons of the Qianjiang River, which was already very closely related to him. It had also approached his last line of defense and safety, so he was naturally extremely nervous. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart,  How could Lin Zhao be so lucky? With Qianjiang Sanjiao's ability, how could he survive? It was really unexpected that this old man could escape from Shengyao I didn't expect Lin Zhao to be able to do it so quickly.  Three dragons were found in the Qianjiang River, but fortunately they are all dead. The evidence is broken here. What can you do?p; "Oh? This old boatman is really blessed with great fortune, and I admire him!" Lu Gu was getting more and more impetuous, but he could control it well, and said in a deep voice: "I just don't know, what are the three dragons of Qianjiang River?  Why? Unheard of!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Lin Zhao said with a smile: ¡°I don¡¯t know, there was a fire and a murder in Qinghe Lane in the south of the city. Did Dongzhu Lu hear about it?¡±  Will this happen?  It seemed that Lin Zhao knew everything clearly, and Lu Gu suddenly became a little nervous.  It was something that my absolute confidant did that day. I must be relieved about this, and there was no clue left at that time.  What does Lin Zhao mean by saying this?  Lu Gu always felt that Lin Zhao didn't seem to be aiming for nothing, as if he just knew something?  A kind of worry emerges from the bottom of my heart?  The eldest brother and the old man of the Qian family did not see the body with their own eyes at that time. Could it be that they were lucky enough to survive?  No, it won¡¯t, definitely not!  Lu Gu kept hinting to himself in his mind, feeling a little more panicked.  Even in the cold winter, my temples started to sweat slightly.  On the surface, he didn't seem afraid, but that was based on the fact that things were foolproof and there was no handle.  ¡°Who is not afraid of death?  Lu Gu is no exception.  Now the foolproof situation seems to be being broken, and the situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable to him.  Once something is exposed, the consequences will be disastrous Lu Guqiang calmed himself, shook his head and said: "I'm sorry, Magistrate Lin, I have a busy business in my shop and have never heard of these things. I don't know what the magistrate Da Ru said to me.  What do you want to say? You want to invite the county magistrate to be a celebrity!" "What do you mean?" Lin Zhao pretended to forget and said after thinking for a moment: "It seems that it was a coincidence that the county government officer rushed to put out the fire and found an injured person.  The man was not dead, so he put out the fire. Now that he is awake, he is one of the three dragons in the Qianjiang River. "What?  Lu Gu was suddenly shocked that someone in the Qian family was really alive, and this time his heart completely fell into the ice cellar.  how so?  He asked himself over and over in his mind.  If his confidants had already made it clear, he could confirm that all three Qian brothers were dead, so why was there one alive now?  Lu Gu's heart became more and more chaotic, and he began to lose his composure. He tried to calm down and asked, "Oh? Then what?" "Then o!" Lin Zhao suddenly lowered his face and said, "Then he said  I was ordered by you to scuttle the Meng family's ship. What does Dongzhu Lu have to say about this? " "Oh?" Lu Gu said disapprovingly: "That's nonsense. What does it have to do with me? I have never known any Qianjiang Jiao.  , why is there such an instigation? I ask Magistrate Lin to check carefully and not to be wronged." "Really?" Lin Zhao chuckled, then clapped his hands, and Su An came over from behind.  The man's body was still bandaged with white cloth, and blood stains were vaguely visible. The extra wounds on his body looked very scary, and his body was very weak.  However, his eyes were very firm, and he looked at Lu Gu fiercely as he walked into the lobby. His eyes were full of hatred, and he could almost attack him directly.  Lu Gu originally thought that Lin Zhao was just deceiving him, and did not think that the Qian brothers still had a living.  But he didn't expect that Jingran would actually show up now, and the evidence would suddenly be very unfavorable to him.  Lu Gu was confused and restless for a moment, and he sat down on the ground.  Lin Zhao saw this and said coldly: "I'm sorry, Dongzhu Lu, I have to ask you to stay for a few days!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 171: Fight to the death

    Lin Zhao captured Lu Ji, not just letting him stay for a few days.  Thinking of the tragic situation when Lao Suntou was about to die, and the vow of revenge he had promised himself, he must fulfill it.  Boss Qian can forgive him, but Lu Ji can never let him go. Lin Zhao wants to keep him forever.  Not only that, but also the people behind him.  It is impossible to move to Lu Huiqing now, but we must give them some color.  The very important purpose of capturing Lu Ji was to lure the snake out of its hole, test Lu Huiqing's reaction, and then give him some clues.  No matter how popular you are now, even if you are Wang Anshi's right-hand man, even if you are the subject of internal fighting, it doesn't matter.  Lin Zhao has never been a person who is afraid of trouble. The Yuhang County Prince is not afraid, so what about Lu Huiqing? Sure enough, the news that Lu Ji was detained caused quite a shock.  As soon as this incident came out, the grain merchants in Hangzhou became completely honest.  Although Lu Ji's name carries the word "auspicious", many people think that he may be in trouble this time.  Therefore, everyone was careful, and no one dared to offend County Magistrate Lin's power.  Of course, the most nervous ones belong to the Lu family!  Although Lu Shan was not very clear about what his brother was doing, he could vaguely guess it, so after learning that Lin Zhao had solid evidence to detain his eldest brother, he was very worried, fearing that he would be in danger.  If it were in the past, he might find a way to operate it, and there might be a way to spend more money.  But now, Lin Zhao's identity is beyond his control at all.  We can only count on the two brothers Lu Shengqing and Lu Heqing.  What's more, the two of them were originally in Hangzhou, so they had no power to issue orders on their own.  "Third brother, Lu Ji has been arrested and thrown into prison, aren't you anxious at all?" Lu Shengqing became a little anxious looking at his steady brother.  "Not in a hurry?" Lu Heqing shook his head.  Without looking back, he looked solemnly and said: "How can we not be anxious? What's the use of just being anxious? What's the use?" "Uh what do you think? Don't make me anxious, okay?" Lu Shengqing was a little worried.  It's helpless. The eldest brother and the third brother have the same style, which always makes people confused and speechless.  Lu Heqing said: "Lin Zhao dared to detain Lu Ji directly like this. He has the evidence. It is useless for us to worry. Let's find a way to help Lu Ji get rid of the crime. If not, then" Lu Sanlang did not finish his words.  But the subtext was clear.  In the end, it was Lu Ji who made the mistake first.  It's okay to offend Lin Zhao. With the strength of the Lu family, he is not afraid.  But scuttling the opponent's ship, and involving dozens of lives, would be a major case if it got serious.  Lu Ji is the mastermind and cannot escape.  He has a deep connection with the Lu family, and it is very likely that he will implicate several of his brothers, especially his eldest brother Lu Huiqing.  The eldest brother attaches great importance to his future and will never allow such things to happen and affect his career.  Therefore, we must now do everything possible to prevent the impact of the incident from expanding.  Lu Ji was really careless and warned him over and over again to be careful.  Handle these tails well and remember not to leave any handles behind.  I don¡¯t know how he dealt with it, and he ended up in such an unfavorable situation.  They have received news that Lin Zhao has found one of the three Jiaos in Qianjiang and came forward to correct Lu Ji.  This is a very difficult issue, and now the only option is to deny it and ignore it.  If you do this and still have no effect, then you have to Abandoning the car to save the handsome man is a last resort!  Lu Heqing originally did not want to come forward and meet Lin Zhao directly.  Just bear the losses, but now they are allowed to be cowardly, and they must come forward in person.  Whether it is stabilizing the situation or exerting influence with the prestige of his brother Lu Huiqing, it is beneficial.  So Lu Heqing decided to come forward in person.  Go to Qiantang County to ¡°visit¡± Lin Zhao!  Lu Shengqing originally went together, but he stopped him. The second brother was easily impulsive and might ruin things.  "How about letting Lu Shan go with you!" Lu Shengqing proposed, but Lu Heqing flatly rejected it.  At this moment, he accepted it all, and the two brothers Lu Ji and Lu Shan naturally had to step aside.  At the same time, the two brothers cannot be allowed to meet, so that they can have more chips on their hands!  At the same time, he also made a decision and said: "Second brother, you go back to your hometown in Quanzhou first!" "Uh, third brother, what do you mean by this?" Lu Heqing was a little abrupt, letting himself leave at such a critical moment? What is this?  "Second brother, the situation in Qiantang is unclear now. It may be too many and disadvantageous for us. It is safer to leave!" Lu Heqing has his own considerations. Anyway, the second brother can't help much by staying here, and he is easy to be impulsive.  Personality can be bad.  Of course, the most important thing is protection.  After all, the most important person behind Lu Ji is Lu Shengqing. If something happens, the second brother may be implicated!  "This" Lu Shengqing was obviously hesitant. He had a lot of thoughts in his heart and was inevitably a little uncomfortable.  Lu Heqing had no choice but to be a brother.??analyzed the pros and cons and said at the same time: "We left Bianjing in the name of provincial relatives. It is not appropriate to stay in Hangzhou all the time. People will doubt our true purpose and think that we are coming to Hangzhou on a special trip. It may even affect the eldest brother."  When Lu Huiqing was mentioned, Lu Erlang suddenly became suspicious.  Lu Heqing took the opportunity to say: "Second brother will set off first, and I will stay in the name of caring for the clan. After the matter is dealt with, I will go back to meet with the second brother. How can it be done smoothly without arousing suspicion from others!" Lu Shengqing was doubtful, but his brother said  It seemed reasonable, so he agreed immediately and left Hangzhou, symbolically returning to his hometown in Quanzhou.  Lu Heqing also calmed down and planned to meet the legendary Magistrate Lin!  Lin Zhao was really surprised when he heard that Lu Heqing had arrived.  Unexpectedly, Lu Huiqing¡¯s brother and son-in-law are in Hangzhou. This shows that they are really well prepared.  So what should Zhang Mingyuan say? Is it possible that they are divided into several groups? But it doesn't matter anyway, isn't that what it is? The soldiers come to block the water and the soil covers it.  I originally planned to lure the snake out of the hole, but I didn't expect that the snake came out of the hole much faster than expected!  "Magistrate Lin!" Lu Heqing came to visit very politely.  Reaching out to avoid hitting the smiling man, Lin Zhao understood in his heart and said with a smile on his face: "Master Lu!" This guy was brought to Bianjing by Lu Huiqing and now works as a minor clerk in the Ministry of Household Affairs.  While saying hello, he noticed that Lu Heqing was about 27 or 28 years old. Although he was not very old, he gave people a calm and capable feeling.  Although this guy was smiling and looked very humble and gentle, there was something sharp and cold in his eyes that couldn't be concealed, which gave people a bad feeling.  They are brothers after all. It seems they are all the same.  "Master Lu's arrival today is" Lin Zhao deliberately pretended to be confused.  Lu Heqing said: "I was originally going back to my hometown in Jinjiang, Quanzhou to visit relatives. I happened to be passing by Hangzhou, and my brother asked me to greet Magistrate Lin!" Greetings? Lin Zhao sneered in his heart. It would be great if Lu Huiqing didn't miss it. As for greetings Lin  Zhao knew very well that Lu Heqing was intentionally naming his eldest brother to him, as a reminder, oppression, or even a threat.  I am telling you clearly that our Lu family is not to be trifled with, and Lu Huiqing is not to be trifled with!  It would be fine if he didn't do this. The more this happened, the stronger Lin Zhao's resentment became, but he smiled and said, "Thank you!" It can only be said that Lu Erlang didn't understand Lin Zhao and had the wrong idea.  "The reason why I came to disturb County Magistrate Lin today is" Lu Heqing pretended to be embarrassed and said: "It's like this. Lu Ji from Qinghe Grain Store and the same clan as below were passing by Hangzhou to have a short trip, but they didn't want to  ¡­So I came to ask Magistrate Lin to see what happened to Lu Ji?¡± ¡°I finally admit that I am a member of the Lu clan, as long as you admit it!¡±  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It turns out that I am of the same race as you. It's really disrespectful. But what Lu Ji committed was a felony. It's better to respect him and keep a distance from him!" "A felony, I wonder what kind of felony it is?"  Lu Heqing asked in a deep voice.  "This" Lin Zhaodao: "Buy murderers to scuttle ships and kill dozens of people!" "What?" Lu Heqing seemed shocked when he looked at it, and shook his head in surprise: "No, I'm determined not to be like this!  "How do you know that you won't?" Lin Zhao said with a half-smile but not a smile: "But there is a certificate!" After hearing Lin Zhao's explanation, Lu Heqing shook his head and said: "Maybe it is a false accusation. What did Lu Ji say?  Maybe he doesn¡¯t know this person at all!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the government will definitely find out. They will not wrongly accuse a good person, and they will never let a bad person go!¡± ¡°That¡¯s natural!¡± Lu Heqing nodded.  "I wonder if I can pay a visit to this clan brother?" "I'm sorry, Master Lu should come another day. Today is not convenient!" Lin Zhao refused directly.  How could Lin Zhao let him see Lu Ji and put pressure on Lu Ji? It was even more impossible to give them a chance to confess, at least not today.  Lu Heqing asked in confusion: "Can't we even visit?" "It's very serious right now. The county doesn't dare to make the decision and has already reported it to Hangzhou Magistrate Zhao Nijisi? So I can't do it for the time being. Please forgive me!" In fact, the so-called visit is a kind of test.  A tacit communication or transaction.  If Lin Zhao agrees, it means that he is willing to give Lu Huiqing some face.  If you refuse, then the gap between each other will really be forged.  Reconciliation? How could Lin Zhao reconcile with nearly thirty lives? So he made it very clear and refused directly.  Don¡¯t you think that your eldest brother Lu Huiqing is out to bully others? Well, let me kick the ball to Zhizhou Zhao Jie. His qualifications and reputation are beyond what Lu Huiqing can compare with!  Lu Heqing was a little disappointed, but of course he was more angry.?Thinking that Lin Zhao was so determined that he didn't even give him any face.  To get to the current situation, do we have to fight to the death?

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 172: Certain Death

    Zhao Pin, the magistrate of Hangzhou, took the lead in the news. He soon heard the news that Lu Heqing came to visit Lin Zhao. Even though it was a smile, it was a serious smile.  As for Lin Zhao¡¯s reaction, it was within his expectations.  As expected, grudges must be repaid. It seems that Lin Zhao is trying to break up with Lu Huiqing!  "It's true that Lin Dongyang is like this. It seems that he is willing to part ways with Lu Huiqing this time!" Su Shi couldn't help but sigh.  Zhao Pin shook his head and said: "It may not be that they parted ways, but the deep hatred between each other has been forged!" But in this case, what should Wang Anshi in the middle think? What should he do? It seems that the relationship between them will be different in the future.  It won¡¯t be so harmonious anymore, let¡¯s wait and see!  What Zhao Pin only cares about is Lin Zhao, his implementation of the Youth Law, and some matters related to Hangzhou.  As for the grudge between Lin Zhao and Lu Huiqing, if necessary, he is willing to give Lin Zhao some support, unconditionally.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Without the right to visit, Lu Ji already understood everything. Lin Zhao was determined to get it.  Killing Lu Ji was a completely unrelenting attitude.  In this case, there is no room for turning, so we can only Lu Heqing left angrily. He was very helpless about this, feeling a little uneasy and worried.  As for Lu Ji's life comfort, he was not very worried, to be precise, he didn't care.  Although they are brothers of the same family, he does not take brother Lu Ji seriously. He has always been the slave of the family.  Now he is more concerned about the impact of this incident and whether his brothers will be involved.  With witnesses present, the situation will undoubtedly be very serious. Although you can deny it, it is more difficult to handle after all.  Is it impossible to guarantee that Lin Zhao will not have any other evidence? Lu Ji has already neglected it once, and it is impossible to guarantee that there will not be a second time, so Lu Ji can already be regarded as a dead person, maybe a person who must die, or must be a dead person  !  Lu Heqing also wanted to rescue.  But with the current strength, there is absolutely nothing that can be accomplished, and if forced, we can only give up.  Of course, it is not just as simple as giving up, but also some aftermath matters, especially since Lu Ji has a lot of secrets about their brothers, in case Although he believes in Lu Ji's loyalty.  But there is such a hidden danger, there is no 100% guarantee, and problems may occur at any time.  So Lu Ji must be seen. Some things only need a hint. Lu Ji will be a smart man.  Even if they are members of the same clan, even if they have worked hard for many years.  In the face of life, death and vital interests, all these confidants who work hard before and after the saddle become insignificant.  Being cruel and ruthless is an essential psychological quality for success, brothers Lu Heqing have always believed so!  However, Lu Heqing made a request before leaving, which was considered as a last fight for Lu Ji and a last chance for each other.  He asked Lin Zhao to choose a day to hear the case publicly!  Just make it public.  If you have the opportunity to come into contact with Lu Ji, then Lu Ji will know what to do.  At the same time, he also has the opportunity to publicly question the so-called evidence, and perhaps find some loopholes or opportunities, and A public trial is for sure, and it is a necessary procedure. Lin Zhao will naturally not refuse. Since he has decided to take action, he will naturally let him  You are convinced.  Being open and honest will often have unexpected effects, and you will hit it with one hit, leaving you with no time to formulate countermeasures!  The next day.  Amid the attention of many people, the case began to be heard.  Meng Ruoying, as the plaintiff, sued the owner of Qinghe Grain Bank for instigating people to ram and sink the ship, causing serious casualties and killing a total of 28 people.  This number of casualties is huge.  In the peaceful era of the Song Dynasty, when the country was peaceful and the people were safe, this was definitely a major case!  Once the crime is proven, Lu Ji will undoubtedly die.  In the courtroom, Lu Ji was silent. In fact, he had been like this since the first day he was imprisoned.  It is very dangerous to speak or act rashly without understanding the external situation, especially since words will be used as evidence in court, so it is natural to be very cautious.  "Take the prisoner Lu Ji!" When Magistrate Lin's words came from the court to the prison, he began to feel a little uncomfortable.  After all, there came a day when he could stand by the river without getting his shoes wet. He finally verified this for himself.  "I just don't know if I escaped by luck or if I was doomed."  Lu Ji started to feel a little anxious and uneasy. He said that he was not afraid of death, which was definitely a lie. Today was the time to decide his fate.  Lu Ji was brought to court just like this, and the onlookers immediately pointed and commented. After all, it involved a lot and had a great impact.  These are all a piece of cake, Lu Ji completely turned a blind eye.  But he didn't care at all. When he glanced at it with his peripheral vision, he carefully searched the crowd of onlookers.  But there seems to be no result. The reality is a bit disappointing to him. His younger brother Lu Shan is not present? What is going on? Lu Ji suddenly became a little anxious.He was silent for the whole day, but his mind was already spinning, and he was thinking about many possible versions.  We have deduced various situations, so when there is a slight mistake or something unexpected happens, it is extremely stressful.  He was already in jail, and the most important thing to him was naturally his younger brother Lu Shan. Even though he was usually stern with his younger brother and even scolded him a lot, in fact the relationship between the two brothers was very good, with Lu Ji being the most  He is the one who is concerned.  If something happens to him, his brother will definitely be very nervous and concerned. Why is he missing at such an important moment as the trial? It would be unreasonable to say that he went to do other things. He believes that his brother will not  Leave yourself alone.  Suddenly, Lu Ji's eyes fell on Already in the front row. He saw that man in rich clothes, standing proudly, quite "pretty", and it was undoubtedly Lu Heqing.  Lu Heqing was seen with a smile on his face, his eyes kept moving, as if he was completely expected, and there was an evil feeling in his eyes.  Especially when he looked at his smile, Lu Ji's heart suddenly trembled. Could it be He immediately shook his head again, maybe there was just some delay, and he came back after a while. It was because he was overthinking "Lu Ji,  Now someone is accusing you of buying a murderer and committing a crime, can you plead guilty?" Lin Zhao interrupted him!  "If you didn't do it, why should you plead guilty?" "Really?" Lin Zhao sneered, and then said: "Bring a witness!" Boss Qian had already met Lu Ji yesterday, and the hatred in his heart was slightly vented, and his expression was relatively calm today.  , so that I won¡¯t be as excited as before.  "I've met Magistrate Lin!" Boss Qian said after seeing the courtesy: "I am from Hangzhou. Because I am good at water kung fu, I and my two brothers have the nickname Qianjiang Sanjiao It was this Lu Ji who ordered me that day  We went and scuttled the Meng family¡¯s ship, killing dozens of people. Afterwards, Tai even killed people and silenced them. Two of my brothers died tragically under his knife!¡± Boss Qian¡¯s words were categorical and sensational.  , everyone looked at Lu Ji, as if he was a murderous demon.  Some despicable methods are common in business competition, but it is rare to see such despicable methods. Many people feel Lu Ji's cruelty and admire his courage even more!  "Lu Ji, what else do you have to say?" Let's not lie, just give the evidence!  Lu Ji sneered and said: "Who is he? I don't know the Qianjiang Three Jiaos at all. I can't just say what he says, right?" "Really?" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "People may tell lies.  But what about the words you wrote yourself? Can you tell a lie?" Lu Ji's heart suddenly skipped a beat!  Lin Zhao clapped his hands, and a note was brought up. Lin Zhao took it in his hand and said with a smile: "Who wrote the above, you can just compare it with the account book you usually write. The physical evidence is not included here.  You can't do it fake, right?" Lu Heqing saw it and couldn't laugh or cry. How stupid!  Think about it, Lu Ji has always been cautious, so why would he leave something written? This is not to teach others, but he really brought it on himself and deserves to suffer!  Lu Ji also had a different idea at the time. He didn't know whether to save some money or to stabilize the Qian brothers, so the last payment was never given.  Instead, he left a note asking someone to exchange it in another city.  At first, he thought that as long as he killed the Qian brothers, everything would be easy to talk about, so he didn't take it to heart.  What's more, when they were chasing the Qian brothers, the house was on fire and they jumped into the water alive. Logically speaking, it would be difficult to save a piece of paper.  But I didn¡¯t expect that Boss Qian had a habit of wrapping all important things in oil paper because he had been doing underwater activities for a long time, so he kept them.  Now it has become irrefutable evidence to correct Lu Ji, making it difficult for him to deny it!  The handwriting can be compared completely, Lu Ji has no way to deny it, and sophistry is simply unnecessary.  "Do you think you did it flawlessly? Do you think it will be fine if you kill people and silence them?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but sneered. Some of Lu Ji's methods were really too childish in front of Lin Zhao, who was a criminal investigation professional.  Lin Zhao continued: "The murder, arson and silence in Qinghe Lane in the south of the city were also your masterpiece, right? I heard that someone just secretly bought a few knives from a blacksmith shop in Yuhang County. This is something that is prohibited by the imperial court. What is the purpose of hiding weapons privately?  ? Fortunately, the owner and the clerk of the blacksmith shop have better memories. It is not difficult to find the person who bought the long knife. I hope it has nothing to do with you!" "Now that the matter has come to this, are you admitting it on your own initiative? Or what?" Lin Zhaodao: "Of course.  Well, if you are just an executor and there are other people behind the scenes, that's a different matter. There is no chance of meritorious deeds!" After saying this, Lu Heqing suddenly became nervous and couldn't help but cough slightly.  .  Lu Ji heard the sound and looked out the door, and saw Lu Erlang's sharp eyes, which seemed to be full of suggestiveness. There were two fingers on his left hand intentionally or unintentionally, and the meaning was clear.  Lu Heqing knew that Lu Ji was doomed, and this guy was defeated miserably!    Now on the one hand, Lu Ji¡¯s mouth must be blocked, and on the other hand, aren¡¯t you, Lin Zhao, using your own behavior to cover us?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 173: Revenge for Brother Killing

    There is no doubt that Lu Ji will die!  From the moment he foolishly left so many clues, he was destined to end like this. He was seeking his own death. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? In order to kill people and silence them, he even used swords.  That's all, he actually left a clue and was caught.  The Song Dynasty was a time of martial arts and culture, and they were very concerned about concealed weapons among the people, especially steel swords, so this was an era when whistle sticks were popular.  Lu Ji took the knife. Although his purpose was only to kill people, if someone deliberately magnified it and made a fuss about it, the consequences would be Lin Zhaoshi just asked "what's the intention", and it was completely heart-breaking words, Lu Heqing  It can be heard that Lin Zhao is trying to kill people!  A small iron knife can be light or heavy. You may not care about it, but it can be said to have evil intentions or rebellion.  If this involves a few of his brothers, the consequences will be disastrous.  So no matter what, Lu Ji can only bear these charges alone.  As for the relationship between the others and Lu Ji, that doesn¡¯t matter.  Lin Zhao had helped invisibly. His close relationship with the Meng family was not avoided during the trial. With this precedent, he was just a member of the same clan, so what did it matter if he cared about his clan members?  I would not be stupid enough to leave any clues to Lu Ji.  Of course, we can't let him talk nonsense. Reputation is very important in the Song Dynasty.  Lu Heqing is not worried about this, because he still has a trump card in hand, and only a slight hint is enough.  Sure enough, after seeing Lu Heqing's gesture and seeing that his younger brother was nowhere to be found, Lu Ji understood everything.  I remember that in order to protect myself, I wanted to kill Qianjiang Sanjiao.  I didn't expect that I would encounter the same fate now. ??????????? Is it the fickleness of things in the world, or is it the fate of heaven that brings unfavorable retribution?  A kind of sadness arose in Lu Ji's heart, a kind of despair!  After all, Qianjiang Sanjiao is just an outsider who has taken advantage of him.  Killing the population is also understandable.  "But Lu Heqingis a member of the same clan, not to mention working as a cow and horse for them. After working hard for so many years, I didn't expect that the final result would be like this.  ¡°Now that I think about it, my brothers are so worthless in other people¡¯s hearts.  The reason why we have reached this point is not due to Lu Shengqing's greed.  It turns out that the Lu family is a bunch of ruthless people.  Lu Ji hated himself for being careless, and he also hated Lu Heqing for his despicable burning of bridges!  Could it be that I don¡¯t know the importance and say random things?  Is there any benefit to confessing brother Lu Huiqing?  Lu Ji is a carefree person, why would he threaten my brother's life?  Lu Heqing, you have thought too much about the ancient martial arts killers in the city!  A distrust.  A kind of sadness comes over my heart, that's all!  For the sake of my brother and the Lu family, I bear the crime alone.  Lu Ji shook his head firmly and said in a deep voice: "In that case, I should just admit my guilt!" Lu Heqing breathed a sigh of relief, but this alone was not enough.  It must be done steadily.  He thought that everything was under his control for the time being, but little did he know that there would often be some unexpected situations For Lin Zhao, this result was completely expected.  He had already prepared some things secretly. In such a public place, Lu Ji would be killed with one blow.  The effect has been achieved. Lu Ji's confession is already a big result. As for brothers Lu Heqing, let's do this first. There may be unexpected surprises!  Subsequently, Lin Zhao made a verdict that Lu Ji would definitely die.  As for Boss Qian, Lin Zhao opened the door to the enemy and sent troops to the northwest, leaving him a way out.  As for the wives, children, and children of his three brothers, they were given as a reward for correcting Lu Ji.  Lin Zhao has promised to take care of it on his behalf.  This judgment will be submitted to the Ministry of Punishment, and Dali Temple will review it on your behalf, and then implement it.  According to the ancient practice of questioning the Queen of Autumn, Lu Ji is very lucky. He can live for more than half a year, but it is hard to say whether it is lucky or unfortunate for him ~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Returning to Qinghetang, Lu Shan was heartbroken after hearing the news that his eldest brother had been sentenced to beheading, and went to Lu Heqing to cry. ????????? In fact, he didn¡¯t show up today, it was just a little trick of Lu Heqing, so Lu Shan didn¡¯t know that his eldest brother¡¯s death was fueled by Erlang.  Lu Heqing shook his head and said: "Lu Shan, if I didn't want to save your brother, it's really Oh, how could he be so confused and careless, leaving behind personal and material evidence? The evidence is conclusive, and it is a helpless act!" "Could it be that he was so confused and careless?  Is there no way? Can Dalang find something in Bianjing?" Lu Shan almost begged.  Lu Heqing muttered: "I will write to my eldest brother and tell him to use the route between the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.Try to find a way to save Lu Ji's life, but if you want to be innocent, I'm afraid it's impossible" "Well, thank you Erlang!  "Lu Shan was so grateful to Lu Heqing that he had already forgotten that his eldest brother's development to this point had a lot to do with them. It was absolutely right for them to help. But will Lu Heqing help? He didn't know. Seeing that he was helping wholeheartedly,  Lu Erlang was planning to silence his eldest brother forever As expected, Lu Ji hanged himself in prison not long after. For him, the extra half a year of life was not a blessing, it could even be said to be a blessing.  A kind of torture! He knows his position very well. Only when he dies can the younger brother Lu Heqing be completely relieved. This is worthy of the Lu family. He hopes that Lu Heqing can keep his promise and treat his only brother well.  Lu Shan, Lu Heqing is still very polite on the surface. In any case, it would be better if he left a good impression on the clan members. "Lu Shan, don't be sad. After collecting your eldest brother's body, let's go back to our hometown in Jinjiang, Quanzhou."  !  "Lu Heqing knew in his heart that he had already completely failed in Hangzhou and there was no point in staying any longer. He was no longer as high-spirited as when he came. At this moment, his expression became very gloomy, but there was a bit more hatred in his eyes! Lin Zhao,  The grudge has been settled. As for the matter of revenge, there is a long way to go, so don't rush it! Lu Heqing thought that this was the end of the matter. Just when he was about to leave Qiantang County, a piece of bad news came. This time he should be sad.  He is the one who is in despair His second brother, Lu Shengqing, is dead ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~ Lu Shengqing's death was an accident, but it also proved to a certain extent that the law of heaven is clear and retribution is not good. The two brothers came back from Bianjing with servants and guards.  However, after he took the first step, he naturally left half of his retinue for his younger brother Lu Shan. The people in the area where Zhejiang and Fujian meet are fierce and there are many bandits in the mountains. Lv Heqing was worried about the safety of his second brother, so he volunteered.  He sent his confidants who were raised in Hangzhou to go south with him. Among them, there were those who were sent to kill the three dragons in Qianjiang. Unfortunately, Lin Zhao had already sent people to start the murder and arson case.  In-depth investigation. Since it is difficult to find people, we started with weapons. It didn't take long for news to come out. Because there was already evidence that it was the Lu family, the target group was easily identified on the day Lu Heqing arrived.  Zhao received the news that Lu Huiqing's second brother, Lu Shengqing, suddenly left Hangzhou with his people. It was a coincidence that Lu Shengqing was worried that his second brother would do something bad if he stayed in Hangzhou, but he did not expect that it was because of this that he completely killed his second brother.  Pushed to the point of no return, because in Lin Zhao's eyes, Lu Shengqing was not going home to visit his relatives, but was trying to escape, so he sent people to follow up and investigate. With the correction of the blacksmith shop owner and the clerk, the killer of that day was discovered.  . How could Lin Zhao be satisfied with only executing one Lu Ji? In order to shock Lu Huiqing and make him feel uncomfortable, Lu Heqing was very cautious and had no way of making a move. Fortunately, Lu Shengqing gave him a good excuse.  So Lin Zhao sent people to arrest him in the name of hunting down the murderer. Unexpectedly, Lu Shengqing got the wrong idea. Unexpectedly, he actually had a conflict with the officials.  He was seriously injured, and then died! This result made people laugh and cry, and Lin Zhao was a little helpless. He just wanted to teach the Lu brothers a lesson, and at most he wanted to involve Lu Shengqing and make him suffer a little.  It was not a wise move to offend Lu Huiqing now. However, something like this happened. Lu Shengqing died. This time, the relationship between Lin Zhao and Lu Huiqing was really life-and-death!  I am not afraid of trouble. I am not afraid of you, Lu Huiqing. At least on this matter, Lu Huiqing has nothing to say.  After all, it was Lu Shengqing who was at fault in the first place. To arrest the murderer, why do you and the official have so many swords and guns?  Carrying weapons privately, resisting official duties, and dying in an accident are officially accepted.  In the final analysis, it was Lu Shengqing's fault that he was irrational.  When Lu Heqing received the news, he was shocked and even more sad!  The second brother is actually dead?  Although he sometimes looked down on his second brother who was unlearned and incompetent, after all, the brotherhood between brothers was deep.  His brother died tragically, so he was naturally deeply saddened, not to mention that he felt a little bit more remorseful.  If he hadn't asked his brother to leave Hangzhou first, why would this situation have happened?  &nbsp"Especially when I saw my brother's body, I burst into tears and was heartbroken!  Afterwards, Lu Shengqing took his brother's body back to his hometown for burial. The journey to visit relatives turned into a journey to a funeral!  In addition, Lu Shan returned south with Lu Ji's body, and the scene was quite miserable!  At the same time, someone was sent to report the funeral of Lu Huiqing, the eldest brother in Bianjing!  While grieving and blaming himself, Lu Heqing also felt strong hatred in his heart. All of this was thanks to Lin Zhao!  There was enmity before this, but it was normal and not serious.  But with the death of Lu Shengqing, everything changed qualitatively!  The hatred of killing your brother is irreconcilable!  (To be continued. 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 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 174: Premeditated Revenge

    It was already the end of the second year of Xining when the bad news of Lu Shengqing's death reached Bianjing!  Although the two brothers returned to their hometown in Quanzhou and seemed a little lonely and deserted, Lu Huiqing didn't take it seriously. Instead, he was happy and looking forward to the arrival of Xining's New Year in the third year with great expectation!  Because the emperor had just issued an edict to promote Wang Yu, his and Wang Anshi¡¯s son, to Prince Zhongyun, a storyteller in the Chongzheng Hall, and he also supervised the corresponding duties in the Imperial College!  Prince Zhongyun is an official of the East Palace. Although Emperor Zhao Xu currently does not have a prince, this position is more of an honor and of course represents a bright future.  No matter what, it is always good to have the opportunity to meet the future prince of the empire!  As for the storyteller in Chongzheng Hall, it was even more remarkable. He was responsible for explaining classics and history to the emperor and preparing advisors.  If he is outstanding, he will be promoted to the rank of scholar or lecturer, that is, a Hanlin bachelor.  In a word, it is self-evident that a reserve Hanlin bachelor, a senior advisor to the emperor, and a member of the prime minister's reserve team will have a bright future.  As for the Imperial College, it goes without saying how much Zhao Xu favored and reused Lu Huiqing.  Although it was a cold winter and Bianliang City was covered in ice and snow, Lu Huiqing was so proud of the spring breeze that she was envied by countless people!  Today, Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu came out of the palace together, talking and laughing all the way.  Although the two are quite different in age, they have a very close relationship.  Without him, it was because Lu Huiqing had always regarded himself as Wang Anshi's student, and he and Wang Yuna were from the same school and were brothers.  What's more, since he was interested in running a business, it was natural that Wang Anshi and his family had established a good relationship, and they vaguely wanted to curry favor with Wang Yu.  "Brother Jifu, I heard that your two brothers have gone home to visit their relatives. You are alone, and you will inevitably be lonely during the New Year. Let's go over to have a drink with you then!" Wang Yu was quite polite to Lu Huiqing.  He is his father's most capable helper. If this reform is to go smoothly, it cannot do without the help of people like Lu Huiqing, so naturally he needs to be more involved.  Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Okay, thank you Yuanze. I will definitely come to visit you then!" "Okay!" As soon as the two of them left the palace and were chatting and laughing, they saw a Lu family member.  The housekeeper rushed over in panic.  "What's wrong? Why are you so panicked?" Lu Huiqing was a little angry. Isn't this embarrassing for herself?  The dignified young minister suddenly felt very humiliated as he was with Wang Xianggong's son again!  "Alang" The man was in a panic.  Obviously very anxious to tame love, go home at night and play the latest chapter of Devil!  Lu Huiqing also knew that the housekeeper was a cautious person. If he acted like this, something big must have happened, and he suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.  Standing still, the housekeeper ran to Lu Huiqing and whispered a few words in his ear. Lu Huiqing's expression changed instantly.  The smile that was originally like a spring breeze also solidified in an instant.  Then disappeared without a trace.  "Brother Jifu, what happened?" Wang Yu asked softly when he saw this.  Only then did Lu Huiqing come to his senses, turned around and said, "Yuanze, something happened at home, so I'm sorry to excuse you!" "Oh, brother Jifu, go ahead and do your work. You're welcome!" Lu Huiqing turned around and hurried away.  go.  Looking at his back, Wang Yu's seemingly immature face became a little more solemn and a little more suspicious.  Is there just something going on at home?  Why did the housekeeper of Lu Mansion need to be so panicked and wait at the palace gate in person?  Why was Lu Huiqing, who had always been calm and composed, so panicked?  So much mood swings?  He could see clearly just now that Lu Huiqing's eyes revealed sadness, shock and hatred!  Thinking of what happened in the south, Wang Yu couldn't help but feel worried.  His father was the prime minister, so he was naturally well-informed. He also had some vague information about Lin Zhao's actions in Hangzhou and his relationship with the Lu family.  He already had doubts. Is it as simple as bringing brothers Lu Shengqing and Lu Heqing home just to visit relatives?  They will definitely pass through Hangzhou.  Is there any connection with Lin Zhao?  What if Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao conflict?  Wang Yu shook his head violently. This situation was the last thing he wanted to see.  Lu Huiqing is his father's right-hand man, so why not Lin Zhao?  Although he is not often in Bianjing, every time he encounters something, he always plays a very crucial role at the most critical moment.  To some extent, his contribution is greater than that of Lu Huiqing.  Xining¡¯s reform is full of difficulties, and conservative officials are constantly criticizing and obstructing it. If you want to contend with it, you must first unite internally.  There must be no internal fighting, especially for such important characters as Lin Zhao and Lu Huiqing.  In the end what happened?  Wang Yu felt that it was necessary to figure out the ins and outs of the matter as soon as possible so that he could be prepared!  In Bianjing in the twelfth lunar month, the wind was howling. Wang Yu stood in the ice and snow for a long time. He felt a little cold and coughed repeatedly.  Everything about him is fine, except that he is very sick ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Huiqing gritted his teeth and returned to the house angrily, then asked: "What happened to Erlang?" "Yes, Alang passed away unfortunately when he returned to his hometown in Jinjiang, Quanzhou!" The housekeeper brought a man who had rushed from Hangzhou.  The servants who came back knew that Lu Huiqing had always been strong, so they bluntly informed him of the bad news.  "What?" Lu Huiqing was shocked and slammed the table. The teacup on it was shaken and fell to the ground and fell apart instantly.  His hand was clenched tightly into a fist, and the veins on the back of his hand popped out and dug deeply into his palm, but he was completely unaware of it.  Everyone expresses anger and sadness in different ways. Lu Huiqing was like this. Her face instantly turned pale, there were no tears in her eyes, but there was sadness that could not be concealed.  The second brother is dead!  Even though Lu Shengqing is uneducated and incompetent, sometimes he is prone to be reckless and impulsive and make mistakes. Looking at him, he also has the thought of hating that iron cannot be transformed into steel.  But after all, he is his second brother, a sibling from the same mother, and he is constantly separated from his brother and sister.  Especially after their father died in the early years, the three brothers relied on each other and their relationship became even closer.  Now the second brother Lu Shengqing is dead. He was only in his early thirties, so he died young!  Now the Lu family is on the rise and the real good days have not yet come. Why did he die like this?  It makes people feel so regretful and sad!  Lu Huiqing was so sad. Under the sadness and anger, he was trembling all over, but he was surprisingly firm. There was never a single tear in his eyes "How did Erlang die?" After a long silence, Lu Huiqing asked in a deep voice, "How did Erlang die?"  He must be involved in the cause of natural death.  The servant said solemnly: "Erlang was killed by someone, and the murderer was Lin Zhao, the magistrate of Qiantang County!" "Tell me, what happened?" Lu Huiqing became furious again, and slammed his fist on the table again, obviously extremely angry.  .  When the sadness in my heart passes, there is more anger and hatred in my heart!  The servant followed Lu Heqing's instructions and told the situation in Hangzhou exactly.  Lu Huiqing didn¡¯t care that Hangzhou¡¯s business was in ruins. As for Lu Ji¡¯s death, even though he was a member of the tribe, he couldn¡¯t do things well. He brought it upon himself and sought his own death, so he would just die!  He deeply agreed with the actions of his third brother Lu Heqing and even praised him a lot.  Because no matter who it is, no one can threaten their own safety and future for any reason.  But even so, Lu Huiqing still felt that Lin Zhao had gone too far.  "After all, they are members of my Lu family. You can just ruin the business. Why do you need to kill them all like this?"  Lu Huiqing felt that the most he could bear in his heart was Lu Ji's death. Although he was angry, he could still bear it.  "But my second brother Lu Shengqing, Lin Zhao, you are really too much and too ignorant.  My direct descendants from the Lu family, my biological brother Lu Huiqing, all have to take their lives, which is too disrespectful.  Lu Huiqing would not think about whether Lin Zhao was planning to kill someone intentionally, or whether there was any misunderstanding in the process. He simply ignored that his unlearned brother was at fault and acted stupidly.  All in all, this incident was all caused by Lin Zhao. Such a blood feud has all been blamed on Lin Zhao!  "Where is Sanlang?" Lu Huiqing asked softly. His ability to control his mind was very strong. Sadness, anger, and hatred surged into his heart, but he suppressed it.  Things have happened. There is no use in being sad. Just keep it in your heart!  Now it¡¯s time to think about the aftermath and revenge!  The hatred for killing your younger brother is irreconcilable!  The servant said solemnly: "Sanlang has already brought Erlang's coffin and carried the spirit back south, preparing to bury the family's ancestral grave in Quanzhou!" "Okay!" Lu Huiqing responded softly.  The servant knelt down and said: "Sanlang asked me to tell Alang that it was his negligence that caused Erlang's accident. He is very guilty. After Erlang is buried, he will return to Bianjing to apologize in person!" "Apologise?" Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "  No need, it¡¯s not his fault, if you insist on saying so, it¡¯s all my fault! You go back to your hometown in Quanzhou, tell Sanlang, let him handle Erlang¡¯s funeral, and then return to Bianjing as soon as possible. "Revenge is necessary, but it is necessary!  There is a helper!  "Yes!" Lu Huiqing sighed, and then asked: "Also, remember to help me pay homage to him. As the elder brother, I can't go to see him off in person!" "Yes!" The servant agreed and left.  He is Lu Heqing's absolute confidant, and he was sent back just to keep it secret.  Learn Lu Ji¡¯s lesson and never leave even a few words, otherwise it will be a disaster in the end!  Lu Huiqing waved her hand and said, "You guys go out, I want to be quiet for a while!" The moment the door to the room closed, Lu Huiqing's eyes finally filled with tears.It was moistened, and tears were faintly visible.  Everyone has a sad side, and he is no exception. He just doesn't want to expose his vulnerability in front of others.  How can you bear it when you are alone?  Lu Huiqing is not lying when he says he blames himself. He does blame himself. If he had not understood the situation clearly and if he had not let his two brothers go to Hangzhou, such a tragedy might not have happened.  After all, I still underestimated Lin Zhao, his abilities and methods But this time I will definitely not do it. Lin Zhao is just waiting, and one day I will make you pay with blood!  Lu Huiqing was already planning how to take revenge, but he knew not to act too hastily. He needed to wait for the opportunity and consider the long term!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 175: Wang Yu¡¯s Worries

    Wang Yu was already interested in this, so he immediately sent in to investigate, and soon there was news!  Lu Shengqing has a big job and has died. There is no way to hide the news. The Lu family has no intention of hiding it at all. It can be easily found out!  As for the situation in the Qiantang grain market, Wang Yu has also heard about it and already knows about it.  Lin Zhao then reported the relevant files on Lu Gu's case to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.  Although I don¡¯t know the specific details inside, I can still outline the basic ins and outs.  Wang Yu was clearly aware of the fact that Lu Huiqing's two brothers were at war with Lin Zhao in Hangzhou!  Judging from the current results, the Lu family should have suffered a disastrous defeat and even cost Lu Shengqing his life.  The most undesirable result has occurred. If it is just an ordinary grudge, it is okay to mediate it as a father and yourself.  But now, Lu Huiqing¡¯s biological brother has been tortured to death by Lin Zhao. This is an sworn hatred that will never end until death!     well!  Wang Yu couldn't help but sigh, how could this happen?  Lin Zhao, Alin Zhao, I know that you have a clear sense of grudges and will retaliate, but you must also have some sense of proportion!  Even if the Lu family was wrong in the first place, even if their actions were excessive, revenge would be enough. It¡¯s important to grasp the scale!  Why do you have to kill Lu Shengqing?  It has to be such an inextricable knot. Now that it is over, how should it end?  " Lu Huiqing's brothers are not fuel-efficient lamps, and Wang Yu knows this.  It's impossible for anyone to be solely responsible for this matter. Lu Huiqing is really a little too indulgent of her brother. ?? Lu Shengqing and Lu Heqing are really arrogant. They don't even consider how much they have. How dare they go against Lin Zhao?  I don¡¯t even think about the people who have fallen into Lin Zhao¡¯s hands in the past two years. They are either princes or prime ministers. Why bother with such a plague god just to get some wealth?  It really goes with the old saying, if you make money, you will die, but if you eat, birds will die!  Now, simply complaining about someone has lost its meaning. The key is to control the impact of this matter.  The most important thing is that between Lin Zhao and Lu Huiqing, serious conflicts must not break out between them. The implementation of the Qingmiao Law is at a very critical period, and there must be no internal fighting.  Wang Yu reported this matter to his father Wang Anshi in time. Although his father was usually busy with big things, he might not be able to take into account the intrigue among these subordinates.  But Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao are different, because these two people are so important!  Wang Anshi, who had been busy all day, frowned when he heard the news. He did not expect such a situation to arise.  Such a serious conflict suddenly broke out between Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao?  Wang Anshi was also a little angry. Lu Huiqing actually engaged in such shameless behavior as hoarding and driving up prices. He was really angry!  Wang Yu could see his father's dissatisfaction. Although Wang Anshi was stubborn, he still had very high moral requirements.  "Father, how could Lu Huiqing care about these things? It must have been done behind his back by his incompetent brothers!" Wang Anshi could also guess that Lu Huiqing was not that innocent, but in this matter, he was very helpful to him.  A little covering up is totally necessary.  "Even so, there is a suspicion of neglect of discipline. After all, it was their fault first!" Wang Anshi sighed softly. At present, he still trusts Lu Huiqing's products, and they are often used in important ways. Some flaws are completely tolerable.  But he was not biased because of this. After all, from a substantive and moral point of view, the Lu family was indeed in the wrong.  Lin Zhao had always been passively defensive, and finally had no choice but to take revenge.  You can't ask Lin Zhao to swallow his anger. With his character, he definitely can't do it.  Only this level is a bit too much, but the root cause is that Lu Shengqing asked for it himself.  Wang Anshi¡¯s dissatisfaction was not limited to this point. In his opinion, both Lu Huiqing brothers and Lin Zhao were a little ignorant.  Just listen to Wang Xianggong say leisurely: "Qiantang County is the place where the officials personally designated the implementation of the Green Crops Law, but Dongyang has not taken any action. Of course, the Lu brothers have made the grain market so chaotic that it is difficult for the people to settle down. He acted  It¡¯s a lot of inconvenience. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s a bit too childish for him to use Chang Pingcang at will.¡± In his heart, Wang Xianggong still cares about Chang Pingcang and Qingmiao Law, so he is a little dissatisfied with Lin Zhao¡¯s approach!  Wang Yu said: "Father, after this matter is over, Lin Dongyang should take action. After the beginning of spring, it is a good time for the implementation of the Green Seedlings Law. The key now is not to let Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao continue to quarrel, otherwise it will affect the Green Seedlings Law."  "It's not good for you, father!" "That's right, that's the truth!" Wang Anshi said: "Dongyang is far away in Hangzhou, so it won't matter for a while. However, Lu Huiqing, if his brother dies, it will be hard to let go for a while.  " "This is exactly what my son is worried about. I would also like to ask my father to make an idea.What about mediation?  "Wang Yu is really worried that Lu Huiqing will do something to leave the cabinet. At the same time, he is also angry with himself for not noticing it in advance. If he had mediated earlier, the matter would not be so difficult to deal with. "You go ahead!  Lu Huiqing is a sensible person, he will consider the overall situation!  "Wang Anshi sighed: "My father has not had the energy recently. Mr. Han sent a letter requesting the abolition and establishment of three Regulations Departments. Many officials agreed. I think the officials must have ideas" "Han Qi?  "Wang Luo was shocked. This old guy took action, and the impact is inevitable. You can imagine the pressure on his father's shoulders. He should share his worries about this matter! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lu Huiqing was not surprised at all when Wang Yu came to visit him! His younger brother died. Although the body had been transported back to his hometown for burial, Lu Huiqing still set up a mourning hall in Bianjing Mansion. It was a good thing.  It was a place of mourning for him. At the same time, he asked for a few days of mourning leave from the court, which was a gesture of gratitude for his brother! When the news spread, many officials who had friendship with the Lu family brothers also came to pay their respects!  Brother Gufu, my condolences!  "After Wang Anshi paid his condolences, he comforted Lu Huiqing. Lu Huiqing nodded gently, and the sad expression on his face was not fake. "Brother Gu Fu, I have a few words that I want to talk to you alone!  "Wang Yu got straight to the point and directly stated his purpose. "Okay!  Lu Huiqing then took Wang Yu to the study and asked, "But does the boss have the status to give orders?"  Or" Wang Yu said in a deep voice: "Father and I already know about Jiangnan, and we deeply regret the death of your brother. Lin Zhao may be involved in this matter, but there must be some misunderstandings" Lu Huiqing suddenly felt in her heart  Shen Shen, what's wrong? Is Wang Yu here to be a lobbyist? "I think Lin Zhao made the mistake unintentionally. He will come to apologize when he returns to Bianjing in the future. Please don't worry about it anymore!"  "Wang Yu directly explained why he came. "Don't care? How can I not care? It's my brother who died!" Lu Huiqing felt very uncomfortable, but she didn't show it in front of Wang Yu, and said in a deep voice: "But  Lin Zhao asked Yuan Ze to come?  " If Lin Zhao took the initiative to apologize, although he would not give up his hatred, he would feel better. Wang Yu shook his head gently: "No, this is a critical period for Qingmiao Law. My father and I both hope that everyone will work together to achieve this goal.  "Xiang Shengju" Having said this, the meaning could not be more obvious! Lu Huiqing is so intolerant that he immediately understood Wang Yu's intention. "It is right to consider the overall situation! But such a bloody feud makes me swallow it like this? Just pretend it didn't happen."  Yes? The Wang family keeps saying it¡¯s for the sake of the overall situation. Don¡¯t they mean to intercede for Lin Zhao? Why don¡¯t they care about me first when something happens? Lu Huiqing¡¯s mind is full of sadness and hatred, so the idea is  There are some distortions in Wang Yu's words, and he is implicitly convinced that he is partial! Will I immediately do something inexplicable? "Okay, I will put the overall situation first, please forgive me."  Brother Ze and your father, don¡¯t worry!  "Wang Anshi and his son spoke, and they could not tolerate Lu Huiqing's refusal. Now that they are under the eaves, they have to bow their heads. Anyway, it is a long-term plan, so let's not rush this matter. In short, this bloody feud will be avenged sooner or later. " At the same time,  Deep in her heart, Lu Huiqing began to feel dissatisfied with Wang Anshi and his son. As time went by, this feeling would become stronger and stronger until one day~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was not only Wang Anshi and his son who were paying attention to the conflict between Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao, but also Emperor Zhao Xu! At that time, Zhao Xu was reading the memorial in Chui Gong Hall.  I was upset. Because Han Qi had just submitted a letter requesting the abolition of the Third Regulation Department. Who was Han Qi? That was Han Xianggong, a veteran of the Three Dynasties who had been in power since the Renzong Dynasty. His status and influence in the Song Dynasty were quite high.  The only ones who can match them are Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo. In comparison, Wang Anshi and Sima Guang are far behind. Moreover, Han Qi played a great role in establishing Yingzong Zhao Zongshi as the crown prince, and he had the merit of following the dragon.  Later, when Song Yingzong ascended the throne, the government was controlled by the Empress Dowager Cao, and it was Han Qi who stepped forward to help Song Yingzong seize power. Han Qi was kind to their father and son, and his status in the Song Dynasty became even more transcendent. As for the establishment of the Three Regulations Department.  Zhao Xu originally used this temporary agency as the central agency to lead the implementation of the new law. However, because it overlapped with the three departments in intelligence, perhaps in the past, the opposition from other parties could not be ignored.  But Han Qi took action, and then a large number of officials joined in the petition, which immediately caused a storm and was bound to be pushed to the Regulations Department of the Third Department of Construction.nbsp;Does its existence just attract hatred?  Why do these important ministers have such a difficult attitude?  Zhao Xu was full of doubts!  The highly respected Fu Bi told himself to be calm and not to be impatient. This was a change of the law against the reform.  Wen Yanbo didn't support it very much. Zeng Gongliang was the only one who was okay, but his support was not very strong.  "Oh, I get a headache just thinking about it. How should I deal with this matter?"  Zhao Xu was in trouble for a while.  At this time, a secret report was sent from Song Hangzhou.  After taking a look at the fire seal on it, Zhao Xu knew that this was reported by the Imperial City Division!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 176: The Emperor Being Used

    Emperor Zhao Xu opened the secret report and read it carefully, his face gradually darkened!  He finally understood everything Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao did in Hangzhou!  And it¡¯s more detailed and clearer than anyone else knows.  Because he has the most direct source of information around Lin Zhao, and that is Su An!  Su An was from the Forbidden Army and was also a member of the Imperial City Division. Lin Zhao was not very clear about this, but he had a general idea.  The first time I went to Liaodong, maybe it was a chance encounter, and I was familiar with calligraphy and swordsmanship, but this time in Hangzhou, it was not so simple!  The emperor just asked him to help?  Lin Zhao didn't think so, they both knew it, and it was just a tacit understanding!  You know the truth is that your body is not afraid of slanted shadows. It doesn't matter if you walk in the right direction anyway.  What¡¯s more, this matter is beyond my control, so I have to let nature take its course.  It might be a good thing to let the emperor keep track of his own movements at any time and make him feel more at ease!  Such as this!  Zhao Xu could clearly grasp Lin Zhao¡¯s every move in Hangzhou!  Now he has received the most detailed report, which is almost the complete summary of the real facts. Some things have been ignored, such as some people helping Lin Zhao to find out the news.  Of course, the submission of the memorial this time was a bit slow. It had nothing to do with the floods in the south of the Yangtze River and the difficulty of traveling on the roads.  There are also some intentional delays that are closely related, but Zhao Xu doesn't know about it. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?est, but the emperor was the most deceptive person in yao. After all, he spent most of his life in a place as big as a palm in the palace.  Everything can only be known with the help of outsiders. The outside world is too unfamiliar!  Zhao Xu read the secret report and found out that the two most promising young talents, Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhaojingran, had a confrontation in Hangzhou, and they fought hard, and the results were somewhat serious.  The emperor was a little angry about this. Why did he get to this point?  Especially after reading the detailed content, Su An recorded it very carefully, and all the ins and outs and clues were clear, allowing him to understand the whole process intuitively.  Because Su An himself was involved, and Zhao Xu believed in his loyalty and neutrality, he fully believed in the authenticity of this report.  The emperor was not too angry about Lin Zhao's actions.  Magistrate Bi Jinglin can be regarded as a public-spirited person and did not take bribes or bend the law.  Zhao Xu was quite satisfied with Lin Zhao's performance in Hangzhou. The only criticism he had was about Qingmiaofa and Chang Pingcang.  Cai Jing was in full swing in Yuhang County, but Lin Zhaojing remained calm.  There is also the opportunity to use Changping positions to engage in price wars. Although there is a reason for this, it is still a bit suspenseful.  Especially in order to deal with Zhang Mingyuan's inspection, Jingran came up with such a method. It was a shame that he could think of it.  It¡¯s really thrilling. Although I have good intentions, my secret is really exposed. How will it end?  When the time comes, I will have to be caught again, which will really make me uneasy.  But these were all forced out by Lu Huiqing and his brothers!  Relatively speaking, Zhao Xu was more angry with Lu Huiqing because he took advantage of him!  Zhao Xu suddenly remembered that one day Lu Huiqing came to say that the Third Division wanted to inventory the grain in Changpingcang in various places.  At that time, I thought it was just the deliberate obstruction by conservative officials, and Lu Huiqing was helpless. Now it seems that it is not so simple.  What did Zhang Mingyuan do in Hangzhou?  What purpose can be achieved?  It's clear at a glance.  Lu Huiqing took advantage of Sansi and himself at the same time.  A minister is taking advantage of the emperor!  There have been many such things in the past dynasties, and many people like to borrow the emperor's knife to attack. After all, this knife is the sharpest.  But once the emperor discovers it, it will be another matter Who would like to be used?  An ordinary person would be angry, let alone an emperor?  Therefore, using the emperor's own rhythm is to seek death, and one needs to be very cautious.  Lu Huiqing was careless. He didn't know that the emperor had placed eyes and ears around Lin Zhao.  This person did not cause any trouble to Lin Zhao, but he discovered his little trick!  Do you think I¡¯m easy to fool?  Emperor Zhao Xu was very angry when he was taken advantage of.  I thought Lu Huiqing was a loyal and talented young man, but I didn't expect him to be such a despicable person.  He was used so highly to promote him, but in the end he was treated like this. Young Zhao Xu felt hurt.  Zhao Xu, in turn, was thinking, if cronies like Lu Huiqing are like this, what about the others?  How many people in this huge court are sincere?  How many people are still using their brains to take advantage of themselves, or how many times have they been taken advantage of?  Zhao Xu felt suddenly sad.  On the contrary, Lin Zhao, although his methods are unreasonable and crooked, but as far as the current situation is concerned, he is aboveboard.  This made Zhao Xu very pleased.You read that right!  On the other hand, Zhao Xu was a little angry that Lu Huiqing didn't understand the general situation.  Qiantang County is the trial site for the Young Crops Law that he personally appointed. With the grain market in such a situation, how should Lin Zhao implement it?  The two important officials who implemented the new law have made Hangzhou a mess. They will inevitably be criticized by conservative officials, and they will lose the face of the emperor!  Zhao Xu wanted to punish Lu Huiqing, but the emperor's reason told him - he couldn't do this!  First of all, Lu Huiqing is really a talented person. He is needed in the reform field and can help Wang Anshi. When talents are in short supply, he must be used to the best of his ability.  Secondly, although Lu Huiqing used herself, her loyalty to the Song Dynasty has not changed, so this person can still be used for the time being.  What's more, a minister with a stain and a handle will be more comfortable to use.  You must know that in history, many high-ranking ministers were jealous of the emperor.  In order to reassure the emperor, one of the methods they usually used was to defile themselves!  For example, during the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, the prime minister Xiao He was highly respected and capable, but he was jealous of Liu Bang.  Seeing this situation, Xiao He sent his family to invade other families' fertile fields.  After this incident, Liu Bang was completely relieved of Xiao He.  Imperfect ministers can only be trusted when the emperor uses them!  Furthermore, even if Zhao Xu wanted to punish Lu Huiqing, it would be difficult for him to do so now.  Bi Jing personally issued the edict, and he had just been promoted to Prince Zhongyun, the storyteller in Chongzheng Palace.  If he were punished at this time, wouldn't it be a slap in his face?  Could it be that he is ignorant?  "Few emperors are willing to take the initiative to admit their mistakes, and the same is true for Zhao Xu. Yaozi's majesty must not be damaged.  So I can't deal with Lu Huiqing openly, but I always feel uncomfortable if I don't give him a look.  Why does Lu Huiqing dare to be so arrogant?  Isn't the position that he is most proud of and proud of the most responsible for the preparation of the third department of Ordinance and Procuratorate?  Well, let me completely lose this proud capital!  What's more, Lin Zhao had already lost one of his brothers, which was really painful for him.  Originally, Zhao Xu was still in trouble about what to do with Han Qi's superiors. Perhaps a moment ago, he was still determined to confront such veterans.  But now he has changed his mind. Since the establishment of the third department of regulations overlaps with the functions of the third department, and the name is not justified, then it should be abolished!  "Such conservative ministers have nothing to say!"  After all, during this period of time, the new law has received the greatest questioning and criticism, mostly focused on the establishment of the third Ordinance Department. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? I¡¯ll follow your wishes and hope that you can give me some face. This can barely be regarded as a political deal!  At the same time, it can also suppress Lu Huiqing a little bit!  Of course, this matter must not affect the implementation of the reform.  If the Regulations Department of the Three Production and Construction Departments is gone, then the new law should be given some compensation.  Wang Anshi has been involved in political affairs for some time. It¡¯s time for Xuan Ma to pay homage to the prime minister!  Lin Zhao never expected that some of his actions in Hangzhou would inadvertently have such a subtle impact on the court situation. Maybe this is the so-called butterfly effect!  As for his private mobilization of grain from Changpingcang and delaying the implementation of the Green Crops Law, Emperor Zhao Xu was quite critical of it.  But it is all understandable. Su An has already reported that Lin Zhao had applied for a post before, but the post ship sank unexpectedly. This can be confirmed by the Ministry of Public Affairs.  Zhao Bian, the magistrate of Hangzhou, also wrote a letter stating that Lin Zhao had reported this to him and it was indeed true.  It can be seen that Lin Zhao did not make his own decisions, but still clearly positioned himself.  Zhao Xu was very pleased with this. At the same time, he was also curious. Lin Zhao was very capable!  How could Zhao Pian, who has always been conservative, be so appreciative and helpful with such a strong label of the New Law?  I heard that Su Shi also had a good relationship with him. It seems that this guy really has his wits about him!  Zhao Xu didn't care about this. Although he advocated the implementation of reforms, he was a little unhappy with the conservative ministers who often advised and obstructed him.  But as an emperor, he does not want obvious party strife in the court.  Of course, you can still have it on a small scale and with limits, and it¡¯s best to have fun.  None of this is important, I just hope that Lin Zhao will start working on it as soon as possible. The implementation of the Green Seedling Method is the top priority!  As for the grievances between Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao, Zhao Xu is not worried and believes that Wang Anshi will not sit idly by and ignore it.  Anyone who goes too far will be beaten After this incident, Zhao Xu, the young emperor, became more mature mentally.  He was more aware of the thoughts of the courtiers and the positioning of his relationship with them.  He also became increasingly aware of the fact that being an emperor was destined to be a loner!  Use?  snort!  Zhao Xu snorted coldly, saying it would never happen again from now on.  Under Yao, the emperor can only use his ministers!  But he didn¡¯t realize that not only was Lu Huiqing used in this matter, but Lin Zhao also used the emperor!  Through the existence of Su An, the most realistic situation is reflected toThe emperor then dealt the most fundamental blow to Lu Huiqing.  In fact, among all Lin Zhao's moves, this one is the most cruel!  Lu Huiqing didn¡¯t know about this, and Emperor Zhao Xu didn¡¯t notice it either. It can only mean that Lin Zhao¡¯s unintentional method was more natural and clever!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 177: New Year¡¯s Eve Dinner (Part 1)

    Lu Huiqing was still immersed in the grief of his younger brother's death, Lin Zhao was busy with people's livelihood issues after the disaster in Hangzhou, and Emperor Zhao Xu was also planning to make certain arrangements!  The second year of Xining comes to an end amidst a series of auspicious snows!  ??Outside the city of Hangzhou, the snow-capped world looks extraordinarily pure and beautiful.  Especially the snow scene of West Lake has a unique charm, especially for Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying.  Just when the snowflakes were falling, they made a promise at the end of the broken bridge by the West Lake!  The same is true for Mu Sihong, who met Lin Zhao at the Qinhuai River and fell in love with each other at the West Lake. Here are their best memories!  But today, they don¡¯t have time to enjoy the snowy scenery of West Lake together, and they can¡¯t even spend the whole year together!  Lin Zhao originally planned to take the three girls back to Ning to celebrate the New Year, and the three beauties were very excited about this.  Gu Yuelun missed his parents and lovely younger brother; Ruoying wanted to go back with Lin Zhao to meet her grandmother and uncle so that they could get Gaotang's consent to finalize the marriage; Mu Sihong wanted the "ugly" daughter-in-law to meet her parents-in-law and get "  "Parents" allowed and waited to officially enter the Lin family!  Naihe plans can never keep up with changes. People's livelihood problems after the flood in Hangzhou are quite serious, and there are countless government affairs to deal with.  Lin Zhao, the county magistrate, simply couldn't leave, so the matter had to be dropped!  Gu Yuelun also had the idea to bring his grandmother, parents and younger brother to Hangzhou to stay away from each other.  However, Old Man Meng was already very old, and Gu Dongping and Yan Gu were too young, so the cold winter was not suitable for a long journey.  Therefore, it is difficult to reunite in this New Year, and we are destined to be separated in two places!  Of course, it is definitely inappropriate to go back and leave only a few veterans in Jiangning.  So after some discussion, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun returned to Jiangning to accompany the old man, while Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong stayed in Hangzhou.  After all, without Lin Zhao accompanying Jing, it would be inconvenient for Mu Sihong to come. Moreover, her physical condition was not very good and she was not suitable for the trek.  Today is the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month. Lin Zhao is seeing Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun off outside the city. The carriage is ready. Lin Zhao asks: "Bring me in, are you ready with all the cotton-padded clothes and quilts for uncle, aunt, and the little ones?" "  Don't worry, brother, everything is ready. I and my parents will definitely like these New Year gifts from you!" Gu Yuelun replied with a smile.  Although the words were good, Lin Zhao was a little sad when he said it. There were no parents in this world, and the only relatives were uncles and aunts who had the kindness to raise him.  But he spends most of the year outside. Even if he becomes an official, he is still very prosperous.  But he couldn't fulfill his filial piety, especially since he couldn't even get together for the New Year this year. Lin Zhao felt very regretful.  So what if I give you a gift?  In the end, it was nothing compared to a call and a greeting face to face.  Lin Zhao now finally realizes the pain of the left-behind veterans in his previous life, and how precious family ties are.  "I have brought all the things, including the nourishing medicinal materials, back to honor the elders!" Some of the things Lin Zhao stole from the Yuhang County Mansion last time will come in handy this time.  Unable to go back, Lin Zhao could not help but sigh.  "Don't worry, cousin, I've brought everything with me!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly and said, "Go back and honor your uncle and aunt, and do it for me. I will definitely go back to visit them when I have time!" "Cousin, don't worry.  Okay!" Gu Yuelun said softly, "If you have something serious to do, your parents will not blame you. On the contrary, they will be proud of you and happy for you!" "Yes!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly and walked to the carriage.  Next to her, Meng Ruoying was dressed in winter clothes, which looked particularly bright and moving in the snowy scene.  "Ruoying, I'm sorry, I can't go back this year!" Lin Zhao held Meng Ruoying's hand, speaking softly and apologetically.  "It's okay, it doesn't matter!" Meng Ruoying shook her head gently, smiling, and understood Lin Zhao very well.  Lin Zhao knew, however, that she had always wanted to go home together during the New Year, and then inform Mr. Meng and Gu Qi about their love affair. Obtaining Gao Tang's nod would signify the engagement.  It¡¯s a pity that I missed it this time. Meng Ruoying must be a little disappointed!  Lin Zhao held Meng Ruoying's hand tightly and said: "Since I promised, I will live up to you. When I am done with this period of work, I will return to Jiangning immediately to see my grandmother and uncle!" "Don't worry, I'll take care of you."  I understand!" Meng Ruoying nodded lightly with a smile and said, "Brother's three-year period of filial piety has not passed yet, as long as you are not in a hurry!" After saying this, Meng Ruoying immediately blushed and expressed her love.  Hurry for a moment!  "Don't worry, I'll just wait!" Lin Zhao chuckled, and when no one around him was paying attention, he suddenly stepped forward, hugged Meng Ruoying, and kissed Meiru gently on the cheek.    Meng Ruoying didn't expect Lin Zhao to act so intimately, and her face suddenly flushed and she felt a little hot.  At the same time, he hurriedly looked around, fearing that his shy behavior would be seen by others.  The servants and servants went to carry things, and they were all far away. Only Gu Yuelun and Mu Sihong were close by.  Mu Sihong's back was facing her now, and Gu Yuelun she looked at Meng Ruoying and giggled Seeing this, Meng Ruoying became even more shy, and her pretty face became more and more rosy, like a plum blossom blooming in the ice and snow.  , more and more charming Gu Yuelun saw the actions of his cousin and sister Ruoying. He was originally laughing, but when he smiled, he also blushed a little.  She didn't know why, but she was envious of sister Ruoying. Deep down in her heart, she seemed to yearn for that kind of intimacy, and her face turned red as she thought about it.  And Mu Sihong, who was talking to her and saying goodbye, saw everything, and her heart moved, and she couldn't help but sigh What girl doesn't have a child?  The little girl is growing up and is full of love. It seems that the relationship between the cousins ??will undergo subtle changes in the future.  "Well, it's too late to die, and it's time for us to hit the road!" Although we are reluctant to leave, the separation is necessary.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun boarded the carriage and were escorted back to Jiangning by dozens of close servants.  The two beauties would lean out of the window from time to time, seemingly reluctant to leave, until they turned a corner and were no longer seen!  Fortunately, it didn't take long for them to separate from each other. After the New Year, they still had to return to Hangzhou.  Preparations have been made for the planting of cotton and tea. Someone will still come in to take care of it personally in the coming year. How can we leave Meng Ruoying?  Of course Meng Ruoying would not let go of this opportunity to be with Lin Zhao!  ¡°Sihong, it¡¯s inevitable that things will be a little deserted this year. It¡¯s just you and me!¡± On the way back, Lin Zhao comforted her softly.  Mu Sihong smiled and shook his head and said: "From now on, in Qinhuai River, the New Year will be lively, but I have never been happy. There is nothing to do with loneliness, excitement or happiness. As long as you are with your husband, everything will be fine!" "Hehe!" Lin Zhaodao  "It's a pity that I can't go back to Jiangning. I also said that I'll wait for you to return to your old place of Qinhuai River during the Yuan Dynasty!"  in the arms.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Don't worry, it's just the two of us these days, I will definitely satisfy you at night!" "Husband, how are you?" Mu Sihong's face suddenly filled with shyness, and her pretty rosy face suddenly buried her face.  Deeper.  But whenever this matter is mentioned, Mu Sihong will think of her pregnancy.  With the New Year and the new atmosphere, I am full of affection during this period. I wonder if I can fulfill my wish "Don't worry, there will also be a lantern festival in the West Lake during the Lantern Festival. Then we will go to the West Lake to enjoy the lanterns and guess lantern riddles!" In desperation!  , can only make up for it in this way.  Mu Sihong was naturally very satisfied with this, her heart was full of tenderness and sweetness, and she just felt extremely happy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~Back at the county government office, Lin Zhao called Yu Xuan over, although he said he could not return to Jiangning to celebrate the New Year.  Even if you stay in Hangzhou, it is best to finish all the messy things before the New Year and have a relaxing two days during the New Year!  "Yaofu, I'm sorry. There are too many complicated things this year. I can't let you go back to Bianjing to reunite with Ayun. I'm really sorry!" Lin Zhao apologized when he saw him. After this period of practice, Yu Xuan  This master is very competent and very good.  It seems that he has become Lin Zhao's right-hand man and true confidant.  I am very lucky to have such a helper.  Yu Xuan shook his head and said: "What did you say, Master? It is Yu Xuan's honor to stay in Hangzhou to celebrate the New Year with you. Ayun is very good in Bianjing, she will understand!" Lin Zhao said: "Don't worry, wait.  After you finish this period, you can go back to Bianjing to visit relatives, or bring Ayun to Hangzhou. " "Thank you, sir, I'll arrange it at that time!" Lin Zhao has always been caring, which makes Yu Xuan very touched that he can follow this.  The entry of the owner is a kind of luck in his opinion.  Lin Zhao then asked: "Have everything been arranged properly? The New Year is coming soon, and the house repairs and food distribution in Qiantang County are all in place!"  Twenty-three-four, it will be fine!" Yu Xuan assured, patting his chest.  Lin Zhaodao: "This is very good. Give as much food to the poor people as possible. I hope they can have a 'rich' festival." Yu Xuandao: "Before, taking advantage of the low price, we purchased a large amount of food and gave it to the poor people.  The distribution to the common people is completely sufficient!" "That's great!" Lin Zhao said: "In this case, why don't we extend the distribution of disaster relief food to five months?" "Sir!" Yu Xuan said, "But the court's practice is three months.  "Don't worry about so much. Since we have enough food, it doesn't matter if we put more in for People's Day this year!"?It's hard, please help me more!  " "Young master is really kind, I will hurry up and do it!"  " In the blink of an eye, the last two days of the year came to an end. Lin Zhao originally planned to have New Year's Eve dinner at the county government office, but he didn't want Zhizhou Zhao to send an invitation. He asked Lin Zhao to go to the state government office to celebrate the New Year together! Zhizhou Dalu's face must be given, so Lin Zhao had no choice but to  Take Mu Sihong and Yu Xuan with you!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 178: New Year¡¯s Eve Dinner (Part 2)

    It¡¯s the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month in the second year of Xining, New Year¡¯s Eve!  The peach symbols of Hangzhou¡¯s government offices have been replaced, and the lanterns and festoons have been decorated. The festive atmosphere of the New Year is very strong!  Zhizhou Zhao Peng also stayed in Hangzhou to celebrate the New Year, as did Su Shi, the general judge, so the two thought of inviting familiar officials over to celebrate the New Year together.  Cai Jing, the magistrate of Yuhang County, rushed back to his hometown in central Fujian early. After all, he was the top scholar in a new subject. He would definitely go back during the first New Year to return to his hometown in splendor and glory. This is completely understandable.  Zhao Bian learned that Lin Zhao did not return to Jiangning, but stayed in Hangzhou, so he invited him over, thinking that he could join in the fun together! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? together  However, Zhao Peng and Su Shi were very helpful in the Chang Pingcang matter. Lin Zhao also thought that he would take this opportunity to express his gratitude!  Zhao Pian¡¯s wife is already at an age where she knows her fate is coming. She is busy preparing for the dinner. Su Shi¡¯s wife Wang Runzhi is also preparing for it!  Speaking of Su Shi¡¯s wife, the first thing that everyone thinks of must be Wang Fu.  It's a pity that the road of death is impermanent, and some things always make it so sad.  Su Shi and Wang Fu were born as a couple. They were a talented man and a beautiful woman, and they had a deep love for each other.  Unfortunately, it was too late. In the second year of Emperor Yingzong's reign in the Song Dynasty, Wang Fu, who was only 27 years old, contracted a serious illness and died of illness. Su Shi was very sad.  So, if a thousand years later, there will be that song: Ten years of life and death are so vast, without thinking about it, it will never be forgotten.  Thousands of miles of lonely tomb, nowhere to say desolation.  Even if we meet each other, we should not know each other, our faces are covered with dust and our temples are like frost.  At night, the dream returns home suddenly.  Xiaoxuan window, dressing up.  They looked at each other without words, only a thousand lines of tears.  It is expected that the broken heart will occur every year: on a bright moonlit night, there will be short pine hills.  "Jiangchengzi" was written by Su Shi and Xining in a midnight dream in Mizhou on the 20th of the first lunar month of the eighth year of their reign.  Such affectionate content clearly shows how deep his relationship with Wang Fu is, which is deeply felt.  But in ancient times, men, especially those with high status or officials, would often continue their marriage after the death of their wives.  So three years after Wang Fu's death, Su Shi renewed their relationship and married none other than Wang Fu's cousin Wang Runzhi.  This arrangement, in addition to the marriage with the Wang family, is not a continuation of the deep love for his wife Wang Fu, but to some extent, he feels sorry for Wang Runzhi.  Wang Runzhi is eleven years younger than Su Shi. He is only in his early twenties now and has just married Su Shi.  She knew about the love between her husband and her cousin.  But he did not complain about this because he had admired Su Shi since he was a child. He was gentle by nature and relied on Su Shi everywhere.  Wang Runzhi accompanied Su Shi through the most important twenty-five years of his life, through the Wutai Poetry Case, Huangzhou Bian's banishment, and shared the joys and sorrows with Su Shi during the ups and downs of his career.  During the most difficult time, he and Su Shi picked wild vegetables and plowed the fields barefoot, trying various ways to relieve Su Shi's boredom.  How difficult and great is it for a woman to achieve this?  Su Shi is really lucky to have such a wife.  Unfortunately, things are unpredictable. Twenty-five years later, Wang Runzhi also passed away before Su Shi.  Su Shi suffered from severe heartache and wrote a memorial text: "I am returning home one day, walking back to Qiuyuan. I once had a lot of beards, but you left me first. Who welcomed me at the door, who gave me the fields. It's over now, and my eyes are full of tears. Traveling.  I am so kind to the funeral lord. I am so sorry that I have the same acupoint." The Wang sisters were deeply moved by the same affection for Su Shi.  It is worth mentioning that after Su Shi's death, Wang Runzhi was buried together, which can be regarded as fulfilling his wish of "only the same acupoint".  At least in this regard, Wang Runzhi is lucky!  Because in the previous life, my girlfriend who majored in Chinese was very fond of Su Shi¡¯s poems, especially "Jiang Cheng Zi", and often told Lin Zhao the love story of Su Shi and his two wives.  So when Lin Zhao first met Wang Runzhi, the heroine in the story, he thought of many things and couldn't help but have many associations.  At this time, Wang Runzhi was only twenty years old. He looked so young and beautiful. Lin Zhao could only sincerely wish them well.  If possible, should I give a little reminder so that Su Shi can avoid detours in his official career and this affectionate woman be less aggrieved?  In his previous life, his girlfriend had many emotions about Wang Runzhi's difficult fate, so now he can be considered as fulfilling her wish in disguise!  Su Shi¡¯s experience also reminded him that he should cherish the women around him, not let them be wronged, and do his best to make them happy!  After Lin Zhao arrived, he naturally chatted and drank with Zhao Pian and Su Shi, while Mu Sihong went to the kitchen to help Zhao Furu and Wang Run.  After learning cooking from Gu Yuelun for a period of time, Mu Sihong's cooking skills have greatly improved, and she can definitely beat the chefs of the state government in an instant.  Zhao Furu is a kind and dignified man who takes great care of the two junior women.  Wang Runzhi came from a scholarly family, and Mu Sihong was also very talented. They had a common language, so they quickly became close friends.  In the hall, Zhao Pian asked Lin Zhao to sit down and said with a smile: "Dongyang, I heard that youI might be able to celebrate the New Year in Jiangning, so I take the liberty to invite you to come and have a great time together!  " "Thank you for joining me, boss!"  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I couldn't go back. I was worried about being deserted. The invitation from Zhizhou Dajin has just arrived. I am very honored!"  " "The situation in Qiantang County is not good this year, and government affairs are busy. You can't even go home for the New Year. It's really hard!  " Zhao Pian praised softly. Among the many county magistrates in Hangzhou, Lin Zhao is the one who admires him the most. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Don't praise me, boss. You will be proud. These are all my duties and what I should do.  !  " "Have all the disaster relief before the New Year's Day been done?  " Su Shi asked with a smile. Lin Dian nodded and said: "Yes, it was fine a few days ago. I don't dare to delay the common people's festival.  Boss, I have another idea" Lin Zhao changed the topic and looked at Zhao Bian. Zhao Bian asked: "What's your idea?  Tell me!  " "It's like this. The court's disaster relief food distribution was originally for three months, but currently the government treasury is relatively sufficient and the food management is sufficient.  So I thought, how about extending this time to five months, so that it would be just in time for spring plowing, and the people could get through the most difficult time!  " Lin Zhao expressed his thoughts. Zhao Peng pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Your idea is very good, not only in Qiantang County, but also in the entire Hangzhou!  "" "Okay, boss, come in, I'll support you with a batch of grain!" Lin Zhao chuckled. After Lu Gu was convicted, a certain amount of grain from the Qinghe Grain Store was copied as stolen goods.  Afterwards, Lu Shengqing died, and Lu Heqing helped her return to the south. The Qinghe Grain Store was not under the management, so the confiscated grain was far more than expected. This would be the perfect time to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha!  "This feeling is so good!" Zhao Zhizhou rarely lost his usual seriousness, and his smile was very approachable.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????  As for the side hall, there is a separate table, where Yu Xuan, Su An and others can have the New Year's Eve dinner!  Seeing the delicious dishes one after another, Su Shi smiled and said: "It seems that I was right to invite Dongyang today, otherwise how could I have eaten such delicious food? It's really a good deal!" In history, Su Shi was also a famous "foodie", otherwise Dongyang  How can Po Rou be passed down to future generations?  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "If that's the case, I have to open a restaurant in West Lake as soon as possible. Tongsuan will be a regular customer!" Su Shi joked: "When I was in Bianjing, I heard about your delicious Jiangnanju restaurant.  The food tastes great, but the price is good. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t afford it with this salary!¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, Su Tongpan doesn¡¯t have to pay, he just needs to write a poem and leave some kind of calligraphy treasure¡± Then  Everyone laughed again.  Because it was a private occasion to drink and chat with each other, especially on New Year's Eve, Lin Zhao was not so restrained and did not regard Zhao Pian and Su Shi as superior officials.  They are more like old acquaintances, chatting happily.  When talking about happiness, Su Shi would also compose a poem, and the scene was very lively and exciting!  As he was talking, for some reason, Zhao Pian suddenly brought the topic to ancestor worship and asked: "Dongyang ancestors have always been a scholar in Jiangning?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "No, he came to Zhuozhou on Hebei Road, and what happened to his hometown in the early years  They moved to Jiangning because of the flood! " "Zhuozhou is really far away. It's hard to go back to worship our ancestors in Dongyang!" Zhao Yan sighed and said, "Let's hold a memorial ceremony at a distance!"  Zhao Pian added: "Dongyang's talents and learning are so outstanding. I must have learned from my family. I don't know who your father is" Lin Zhao couldn't help but shook his head sadly and said: "According to my uncle, my family is originally from a scholarly family, and my father is outstanding in talents and learning. It's a pity that I didn't have the opportunity to meet him.  ¡­¡± Seeing the stunned expressions of Zhao Pian and Su Shi, Lin Zhao explained: ¡°In the early years, my hometown was hit by a flood, and my parents and family were all killed. Fortunately, my uncle took me out and took us in.  Only by letting me study with the eldest son can I have the opportunity to read and write!" They had also heard of Lin Zhao's experience as a book boy, so they were not surprised!  On the contrary, I admire Lin Zhao's perseverance and ambition. He started struggling as a book boy and achieved such achievements today, which is really commendable.  Lin Zhao is already regarded as a role model for young people to strive hard in middle school. Of course, they don't know that what is more important is the soul in the body that comes from later generations.  Zhao Pian praised: "My uncle has perseverance and love. It is not easy to escape with you all the way. You have to be filial to him! As for your parents, they are still alive and will definitely watch.  Yours, if you have the opportunity, pay more tributes to them, or look for their relics. It¡¯s good to think about them and miss them.¡± Lin Zhao nodded lightly, and as he spoke, he subconsciously touched the Rising Sun and Xiangyun jade pendant on his chest.  Holding it in his hand, he said, "This jade pendant is the only thing my parents left me.Wear it close to your body, as if your parents are by your side.  " On this special day of New Year's Eve, Lin Zhao held the jade pendant in his hand, remembering his parents from both generations at the same time, and couldn't help but feel a little moved. "Zhizhou Zhao Bian, on the other hand, stared at the jade pendant in Lin Zhao's hand, blankly  The ground is a little lost

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 179: New Year¡¯s Eve Dinner (Part 2)

    Su Shi didn't pay attention, and Lin Zhao didn't pay attention either. Zhao Pin seemed to have mentioned this incident completely unintentionally. Read the full text of Super Agricultural Empire.  Because on New Year's Eve and the first day of the year, the topics of sacrifice are very normal and there is nothing wrong with it.  It¡¯s true to say that you miss people when you see things. Although Lin Zhao has never met his parents in this life, after all, the family ties of blood are thicker than water and they are constantly parted with.  Then he thought of being reborn into this world unexpectedly, wondering how sad his parents would be in his previous life?  In addition, he can't go back this year, and he can't even spend the New Year with his only uncle. Lin Zhao is inevitably a little sad!  Lin Zhao was in a daze, and Zhao Pin was also in a daze Lin Zhao took out the jade pendant, and Zhao Pin was a little surprised. This was the second time he saw it. He was prepared in advance and was highly concentrated.  Very carefully.  It is emerald green all over, and you can tell it is the best jade at a glance, and it is carved with lifelike patterns, a picture of the rising sun and auspicious clouds.  Is this really what it is?  Why did Xiren hesitate and hesitate to explain in detail?  Now people are uncertain and uncertain.  Zhao Pin was hesitant, feeling like a cat scratching him, which was very unpleasant!  Is it a jade pendant or is it not, is it a person or is it not?  So what?  How about not having the right attitude?  At that time, many thoughts came to mind, and Zhao Pin felt his head was as big as a bucket, quite embarrassed and confused.  Alas, Uncle Yong, you have hurt me!  But if you think about it carefully, why is it not your own fault?  Curiosity killed the cat, although there was no such saying in this era.  But those who have been in the officialdom for a long time know that knowing too much is not a good thing!  ¡°But I just couldn¡¯t help but be curious and wanted to find out more about it, so today I specifically looked for an opportunity like this and brought it up in a roundabout way.  Okay, now the goal is achieved.  The doubts and curiosity in my heart became even stronger.  This is a doubt that we must never have or dare to have, but now it is deeply engraved in my mind and cannot be shaken off!  Zhao Pin was helpless and speechless, perhaps making such a choice.  Is there any other reason besides curiosity Lin Zhao recovered from the sadness and said with a smile: "Forget it, it's all in the past. Cherish the present moment. Your parents will be happy that they are alive in heaven!" As he spoke,  When he looked up, he happened to see Zhao Pin's piercing eyes.  Uh Lin Zhao couldn't help but said in surprise: "Sir, is there anything wrong?" Zhao Pin was mature and prudent, and rarely lost his temper. He hurriedly said: "No, I just happened to see the beautiful patterns on the jade pendant. I wanted to take a look, but it's a pity.  When you get older, your eyes tend to get blurred!" "How about I take it off for you to admire?" Lin Zhao was also a little embarrassed about this. After all, his uncle said that this jade pendant should be worn close to the body and cannot be lost.  The only relic left by my parents is my most private thing. I really don't want to let outsiders see it. It's just a polite way of saying it!  Zhao Pin is also a knowledgeable person.  He waved his hand and said: "No, since it is a relic left by your father-in-law, you can just keep it close to your body. Thinking about people when you see something is also a thought." "Yes, I am going to visit my hometown in Zhuozhou when I have the chance.  Can we find the clan members, rebuild the ancestral hall, and pay homage to our parents and ancestors? " "Zhuozhou?" Zhao Pin suddenly seemed to think of something again Lin Zhao couldn't help but wonder, Zhao Pin's expression always made people feel strange, something seemed wrong.  Woolen cloth?  Inadvertently he put his hand on his chest.  After attacking the jade pendant of the rising sun and auspicious clouds, my heart couldn't help but wonder. Could it be that Zhao Pin knew this jade pendant?  Thinking of how his uncle Gu Qi hesitated every time he mentioned his life experience, Lin Zhao's doubts have never been eliminated.  Now Zhao Pin vaguely showed such an expression.  It is inevitable that Lin Zhao will become suspicious.  But then I thought about it, even though I came from a scholarly family, I was a refugee after all. How could I be connected with a high-ranking official like Zhao Pin?  I must be overthinking it.  This was just a small episode. Except for Zhao Pin, no one took it seriously or took it personally.  There were only three of them in the hall, so this little episode passed without anyone noticing!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Year¡¯s Eve, no matter where you are,  For some people, New Year's Eve dinner is always indispensable when the female King Kong is dressed as a white lotus.  Jiang Ning, the Meng Mansion¡¯s New Year¡¯s Eve dinner was very sumptuous. After all, it was one of the largest families in the country. Secondly, with a chef like Gu Yuelun with superb cooking skills, the table was naturally filled with delicacies.  But the atmosphere this year is not so good. In the shipwreck in autumn, the Meng family killed and injured twenty boatmen.  Although he was just a helper, the atmosphere was somewhat affected by sadness.  Fortunately, Mr. Lin has brought the murderer to justice and taken revenge. Meng Ruoying has also given each family a generous pension, which can be regarded as compensation, and the situation has become much better.  Of course, the atmosphere is not high and more importantly, there are fewer people.  Lin Zhao has become a core figure of the Meng family. If he cannot return to celebrate the New Year this year, it is inevitable that there will beSome feelings of disunity and little regret.  "Grandma, Uncle Gu, Aunt Gu, and Lin Zhao are busy with official duties and will not be able to come back this year. Let Yue Lun and I convey his greetings and apologies on our behalf!" Meng Ruoying stood up and explained to several elderly people.  "Business matters, nothing important!" Mrs. Meng was very open-minded. In her eyes, it was a good thing that Lin Zhao had a bright future, so he would be an even better match for his granddaughter!  In the future, my granddaughter will also be able to enjoy the blessings, and maybe she will be able to have a royal wife like herself.  Mrs. Meng is getting older, but her eyes are still bright, and she is beginning to see some clues about her granddaughter's thoughts.  Furthermore, the shopkeepers and managers of the branches in various places can be regarded as the old lady¡¯s eyes and ears to a certain extent, so he knows some things quite clearly.  Although Meng Ruoying didn't say it explicitly, wasn't it just that?  The old lady is very patient and is waiting for her granddaughter to take the initiative to break through the window paper!  "It's okay, as long as you are all well!" Gu Qi slightly said something he didn't mean. He still missed Lin Zhao very much after not seeing her for a year.  At the same time, he was concerned and worried as always. Lin Zhaozai's official position was getting bigger and bigger, and the risks of what he was doing were also increasing day by day.  A few days ago, Gu Qi was shocked to learn that Lin Zhao suppressed a rebellion in Hangzhou and brought down a county king.  Why do you want to be so close to the royal family?  Internal fighting in the emperor's family is the most dangerous, and the casualties are often small characters like you. Why don't you understand, Zhao'er?  However, when he later heard that the fallen Prince Yuhang was the son of Pu Wang Zhao Yunrang, Gu Qi felt an inexplicable sense of relief in his heart.     all in all.  It's too dangerous for my nephew to do this. I heard that this time he had a grudge against a high-ranking official in Bianjing because of the food and shipwreck.  Oh, I'm really sad, but my nephew didn't listen even after I told him.  Some words should not go too deep. The current situation is beyond help.  Gu Yuelun smiled softly and said, "My cousin asked us to bring gifts back. The cotton-padded clothes and quilts were brought by Da Shiren from Tianzhu. Are you wearing warm clothes?" "Warm" Xiao Yangu is almost one and a half years old.  .  Perhaps because of the Jurchen bloodline among the white mountains and black waters, the little guy is stronger than ordinary children.  This boy was babbling and learning words, and a word suddenly popped out that was very funny.  Xiao Dongping, who had just turned one year old, also started babbling, making the whole room laugh.  The old lady smiled and said: "It's very warm and wears better than mink. It's also very comfortable. It's really a good thing. Dongyang is interested!" Meng Ruoying said with a smile: "There are also these precious tonics, which are all from the palace.  He honors you." "And this" Gu Yuelun took out a bag and several pieces of fine embroidery and said, "My cousin sewed this myself." "Cousin?  A few people were a little stunned, but they all realized immediately that Lin Zhao had married a prostitute in Hangzhou, and they had all heard about it.  Gu Qi is okay, no matter what, in his opinion, his nephew has grown up, he is in his twenties, and it is appropriate to have a concubine by his side.  As for his background, it seems a bit low, but since his nephew likes it, that's all, and he doesn't object to it very much.  Hope they can have a baby soon.  Even if she is a concubine, considering her past experiences, children are really important.  Meng Ruoying carefully observed her grandmother's reaction, fearing that her grandmother would be angry or that she would think she had been wronged.  Although it is a wealthy family.  It is common for a legitimate wife to have concubines before she comes into the family, but the Meng family has a very strict family tradition and has not taken concubines for several generations. The situation is quite special.  Sure enough, Mrs. Meng¡¯s expression was slightly unnatural.  But then I thought about it, with Lin Zhao's identity and current development momentum, it is not surprising that he would have three wives and four concubines in the future [sd fanfic] a package boy's latest chapter.  A daughter of a salt owl has fallen into prostitution, so what if she enters the house first?  In the era when the legitimate concubine is different, it will not have any impact on the granddaughter.  Especially after hearing Meng Ruoying narrate that Mu Sihong was willing to block the sword alone in order to save herself and Lin Zhao, the attitudes of the several elderly people improved significantly  With the baby's presence, the atmosphere of the Meng family's New Year's Eve dinner was still good.  The next day is the first day of the first lunar month. At the beginning of the new year, the most important thing is to worship ancestors.  This incident was a bit sad for the Meng family. After Meng Ruogu's death, the Meng family no longer had any male members. Important events such as ancestor worship could only be left to the side brothers of the same clan to take charge.  As for Gu Qi, seeing such a scene, he couldn't help but feel sad. At least the Meng family could still hold sacrificial ceremonies.  But what about Lin Zhao?  After all these years, could he still pay homage to his parents?  Not to mention the ancestral hall, he would never have the chance to go back in this life.  Forget it, it¡¯s okay not to go back!  Gu Qi smiled helplessly and sighed, her mood seemed quite sad!  Gu Qi stared at the sky blankly, as if saying to someone that although he couldn't pay tribute in person, he couldn'tbut he had been living well, which was also a kind of continuation, so youI can feel at ease Gu Qi then thought again, is Zhao'er's performance so good now, is it a blessing or a misfortune?  How perfect everything would have been a few years ago!  After all, things are impermanent. Maybe this is a fate that has been destined by God!  Now that things have come to this, there are not many other extravagant hopes left. All I want is for Zhao'er to be safe!  Now that he has a wife and concubines, he hopes they will have children soon, so that they can have children and continue their family life Although he just got a son in his later years, Gu Qi has an impulse and looks forward to giving birth to a nephew as soon as possible!  I believe Xiao Dongping thinks the same way. When the time comes, there will be a guy who is only a little younger than him, but he will call himself cousin, and he can take advantage ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ancestor worship is important to ordinary people, but royal sacrifice is even more important.  In addition to offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, it is necessary for the emperor to worship ancestors in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. He also has to accept congratulations from officials and envoys from various countries. Therefore, Emperor Zhao Xu is still very busy on the first day of the new year.  Of course, he is not the only one who is busy. The Empress Dowager Cao and Gao Taotao, as well as the young Empress Xiang, also have to accept the congratulations from the princess and many royal wives in the palace.  There are three phoenixes in one palace, and three generations of empresses from ancestors and grandsons are present at the same time.  The momentum is quite strong.  The Empress Dowager Cao was of high moral character and high esteem, and her kindness set an example for the world.  The Empress Dowager Gao Taotao was only in her early forties, and she could be described as dignified and noble, with a huge aura.  In front of my grandmother and mother-in-law.  Queen Xiang looked a little sad, but she was dignified and generous, and she had gradually become worthy of the important role of mother in the world.  After receiving the worship, there were some celebratory performances and banquets. After all, the old grandmother Cao was already in her sixtieth year and was a little tired.  Then he left first and left the scene to the Queen Mother Gao Taotao.  "Aunt, then go back and rest more!" Gao Taotao helped Cao out of the hall.  Gao Taotao is Cao's niece, and she has been called that since she was a child.  Although the husband she married later, Zhao Zongshi, was adopted by Emperor Renzong and the Cao family, she was already a legitimate daughter-in-law.  However, I have been accustomed to talking loudly for many years.  It has been difficult to change my mind.  "Well, I'm fine. It's just that I get tired easily as I get older. You can go back and entertain the princess' wife!" "Okay, aunt, walk slowly!" Gao Taotao looked at Cao's retreating back and couldn't help but shake his head gently.  Mr. Cao really doesn¡¯t want to stay here any longer. The so-called sacrificial ceremony is not for him.  It always seems so unreal.  Emperor Renzong was supposed to have an heir to worship in the Ancestral Temple, but unfortunately he did not have a biological son, so he had to adopt Zhao Shu, Yingzong of the Song Dynasty, and Zhao Xu, the current emperor, to fulfill his obligations.  However, King Pu Yunrang was also enshrined in the Ancestral Temple. Who was the sacrificial offering to?  Damn Pu Yi, whenever she thought of this incident, Mrs. Cao became filled with anger.  While he was drunk, he took away the seal and used it on the imperial edict, "The Last Days of Zhao Zongshi in Luobei."  You are so mean!  I thought that after raising her for many years, I personally made her a prince and princess, and promoted her to the throne of queen. I would not say how grateful I am to myself, but at least I should be more filial to myself.  But since the day Zhao Zongshi ascended the throne.  Everything has changed. This niece is becoming more and more indifferent to him, and he is becoming more and more arrogant.  What I see in her is always hypocrisy.  So she felt uncomfortable staying here. Thinking about it carefully, the emperor was his son now, and he was the empress dowager who cared for the world.  As for myself, although I have the title of Empress Dowager, what does she actually have?  After all, they are not biological children and grandchildren. I am afraid that the mother and son already find it a bit annoying.  Ms. Cao felt increasingly sad.  Let's go, leave here, let my niece be the protagonist here!  Mrs. Cao returned to her Qingshou Palace and found that her younger brother Cao Yan was already here.  The old uncle Taiguo understood his sister's state of mind very well. On such a happy occasion, her sister felt more sad.  As a younger brother, he naturally has to pay more attention to his sister, at least come to accompany her and comfort her!  "Sister!" "It's rare that you have time to come here!" Mrs. Cao felt much better when she saw her relatives.  Cao Yi said with a smile: "The congratulations at the Daqing Palace are over, and the officials went to the Ancestral Temple to offer sacrifices. I happened to have time to congratulate my sister on the new day!" Speaking of the Ancestral Temple and sacrifices, Cao's face suddenly became unnatural, and then said:  "What's there to celebrate? I'll be one year older in one year, but maybe it's a good thing for me, a lonely old lady. If I die early, I'll be done with it, and I'll feel at ease!" "Sister, why is it like this?" Cao Yan immediately  I realized I had said the wrong thing!  But Mrs. Cao shook his head and said: "It's okay, I am a miserable person after all. It's just a pity for the late emperora pity for those children who died young. It's a pity that God has no mercy. If only one is leftI?The days are always better!  " "Sister, God is still very merciful. After all, there is still one" Seeing this, Cao Yan brought up the old matter again. "But where is he?  It's just a sentence. The world is so big, it's like finding a needle in a haystack" Ms. Cao sighed and said, "Things have already happened, so why bother, let's not say whether we can find it or not. So what if we find it?  "Cao Yan whispered: "Don't you think about it" "What are you thinking about?"  Ms. Cao sighed and said: "I may have thought about it a few years ago, but now, it's too late. I am no longer the Queen Mother who holds the big seal and can make or break things. I am just a lonely old lady!"  " "Sister" Ms. Cao stopped talking. Ms. Cao shook her head and said: "Don't think about this. The senior official said that the inheritance and stability of the Song Dynasty are the most important. Otherwise, there would be no  I don't want to go against his senior official's last wish!  "    "All right!  " Seeing that her sister was unmoved, Cao Yi couldn't say anything more. "I did this for the sake of mother and son," Cao said leisurely.  Since it can't be changed, let them live in peace for the rest of their lives, which can be regarded as preserving some blood!  Even if he is found, I may be able to protect him for one day.  But after a hundred years, who will protect him?  What's more, after living among the people for so many years, who knows what that child is like?  If his appearance is taken advantage of by someone with intentions, it will leave a trail of disaster for the Song Dynasty.  Tell Tiemian to give up, he is already loyal.  He was the most loyal minister in the official's life, and he also hoped that he would abide by the official's dying orders.  " "Sister, I'm afraid this is a bit difficult" Cao Yan knew the man's nature and couldn't help but smile bitterly. Ms. Cao shook his head and said, "Just tell him, and you should have less contact with him in the future. I am already old.  Don't know when I will leave.  When the time comes, who will protect the Cao family?  "The old lady is old, but she is not confused at all. She can be said to be far-sighted. "Furthermore, if the news leaks out, I'm afraid someone will search and kill the kid all over the world [Racing] The latest chapter of The King of Speed.  It's not easy to escape death, so why should he suffer again?  " "That's what my sister said!  "Cao Yi nodded lightly. He also thought about the seriousness of some problems. After all, he is old, and it seems that he will be less involved in some things in the future. But just letting go like this, there is still some reluctance in his heart. Cao Yi pondered for a moment  , asked: ¡°Sister, I want to ask you a question?  " "What do you want to ask?  "Is Old Mrs. Cao smart? She knows that the question her brother asked is definitely unusual! Cao Yi mused: "If that person has good qualifications and there is an opportunity in reality, will you support?  " "There is no such possibility!  " "But what if there is?  " Cao said: "The country, the country, and the country are the most important thing" But after being silent for a long time, he said softly: "If you can, maybe go back!  " Cao Yi nodded and said: "There are words like sister.  Tiemian's work is not in vain, at least he can be relieved!  " "You must not tell him this. Let him let it go. He has been wronged enough over the years. The official is sorry for him.  I don't want to continue to feel sorry for him!  "Ms. Cao's mood was slightly excited. When talking with her brother, those high-sounding noble claims should be abandoned by him. Maybe only in this way, she will feel relaxed and comfortable and be her true self! Cao Yi said: "I will convey it.  "" "Well, go back, celebrate the New Year with your children and grandchildren, and take my rewards back with you. I'm tired and want to be quiet for a while!"  "Ms. Cao waved his hands, looking very tired. "Yes!  "Cao Yi said goodbye and left. His deep eyes rolled slightly, and he didn't know what he was thinking. When there was no one around, Ms. Cao leaned gently on the couch, her face full of bitterness and exhaustion, and her eyes looked at the roof leisurely.  I don¡¯t know what I¡¯m thinking about Who would have thought that on the New Year¡¯s Day, the most noble person in the Song Dynasty would not be happy at all ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~ Although New Year¡¯s Eve is a happy day, the prerequisite is reunion, otherwise there is no happiness. Outside Yingtian Mansion, in Jingxin Temple, although the wind is biting and chilly, Jinghe Jinghe seems to be the best.  No matter what. Jinghe stood alone in the empty yard, staring blankly at the sky without a smile on his face. New Year's Eve is the happiest time for ordinary people, even the master of Qingdeng Ancient Buddha in the nunnery.  Everyone will have a smile on their faces, but she is an exception. In almost twenty years, she has never seen a sincere smile New Year's Eve, the moment of reunion, for her, there is only longing.?Aimless thoughts!  There is only one object of longing in my heart, but I don¡¯t know how it looks like, or even whether it is alive or dead.  But at least he still had such a thought, otherwise he didn't know if he could sustain it The stars in the sky were shining, Jinghe layman looked at them, tears streaming down his face involuntarily.  The master who was passing by the nunnery saw this scene and couldn't help but shake his head slightly. Sure enough, after all, there were too many worries in the world, so he just sighed and turned around and left!  Jinghe layman seemed not to have heard anything, and still stood there blankly, silently, which made people very sad to see him!  At this moment, a shadow flashed across the wall, and then a figure appeared behind him.  Jinghe layman did not look back, but whispered: "Are you here?" Under the faint starlight, the mask on the face of the man behind him reflected a faint light!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 180: Three Years of Xining

    "Husband!" Tie Mianru bowed in greeting!  "Yeah!" Jinghe layman had a calm temperament. He knew what was coming behind him, so he responded calmly without looking back!  Tie Mian Ru has a good ability to observe the subtleties. He clearly sensed the state of mind of layman Jing He and said in a deep voice: "Does the husband miss the young master?" "Yes, but it's a pity that he is dead or alive? I don't know where he is.  !" As he spoke, Jinghe's voice suddenly became hoarse, almost crying.  It must be the pain and longing that has been suppressed in my heart for many years, which is unbearable!  After Tie Mianru heard this, he felt very uncomfortable and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, husband, we are already investigating. I think there will be news soon." "Do you have any ideas?" After hearing this, Jinghe  The layman couldn't help but feel a little moved. This was quite attractive to him, and he was even a little eager and a little excited.  Tie Mian said: "There is no very specific news yet, but my husband and the young master were separated in the canal near Yingyao Mansion. They will probably move along the canal. According to what you said, that person is very fond of you.  He is loyal and has some brains, so he will definitely take the young master to a safe place. Considering the situation at that time, Bianjing is very dangerous, and he has been frightened and will definitely not go back, so I will send additional troops there.  Searching around Huainan and Jiangdong, especially Yangzhou, Jiangning, Suzhou and Hangzhou, there are great possibilities." Jinghe nodded and said, "Thank you very much!" "This is what we should do!  Rudao: "I'm already in Bianjing, trying to get close to the bigI hope to get his support!" "Iyou mean her?" Jinghe Jinghe hesitated for a moment and said: "He will  She won't tell After all, she was very partial to her nephew and son-in-law" "Don't worry, husband, it's been so long, everything has changed, and my current situation is not very good, so I have to repay kindness with hatred.  She is very depressed now. The most important thing is that he knows the inside story and has vague feelings and concerns for her husband and the young master!" Tie Mianru said.  Lay Jinghe remained silent!  Upon seeing this, Tie Mianru said: "My husband, please don't misunderstand me. What happened back then was definitely not my fault. Please believe me on this!" "Well, I believe it. Why are you contacting him now?" Jinghe  The layman nodded slightly. He had already figured out some things, so he didn't care.  Tie Mian said: "If we can get my support, then what happens next" "No, things are different now. We can't be so rash, and we can't put my child in danger anymore!" Jinghe  The layman was very anxious, and soon realized that he seemed to be a little out of control, and said: "Before I find the child, everything is empty talk, why do so many useless things in advance? After I find the child, I will think about it in the long term. I will not take risks easily and make unnecessary sacrifices. At least  We must respect my child's wishes. The most important thing is his qualifications, don't you think so?" "Yes, what my husband said is true!" Tie Mian did not dare to disobey him in front of layman Jinghe.  layman Jinghe seemed a little worried, and reminded: "Don't forget, you promised me at that time" After saying that, layman Jinghe left without looking back and returned to his meditation room.  Although she really wanted to meet again, she would rather not see her if it would hurt her child. As for those wishful thinking things, it is better not to think too much!  Tie Mian stood there, looking at the back of layman Jing He, and couldn't help but ask himself: "Am I wrong?" Vaguely, he seemed to feel that his actions seemed a bit too selfish, and he really wanted to complete something of his own.  Thoughts, but ignored the feelings of the person involved Then he jumped and disappeared outside the nunnery In the woods a few miles away, the Iron Man appeared again, but there were already many people waiting here. Although it was only night,  You can feel the solemnity and calmness of these people for a while.  "Sect Master, what are your orders?" Tie Mianru said in a deep voice: "Put aside other things for the time being, and use all our strength to find the top priority. The target is mainly in Jiangning, mainly Yangzhou, Jiangning, Suzhou, and Hangzhou!" "  "Yes!" "Remember, you need to be skillful in finding people. Anyone who has moved from other places in the past 20 years needs to be traced in detail. Pay attention to the situation of the two men, one old and one young. You must be careful." "Sect Master, look for them!"  We must be careful, but is the master really still alive? If he is no longer here, wouldn't it be in vain?" Youru said in a low voice.  The sharp eyes of the man in the iron mask fell on his face, and a powerful intimidation suddenly appeared, and the subordinate was greatly frightened.  "No matter what happens, even if you are dead, you must see the body, otherwise you will definitely be alive. Although the young master has grown up, he stillWe don¡¯t know the facial features, so let¡¯s just go by the appearance and characteristics of the former owner and husband!  As for that servant, the husband remembers his appearance. This is the most important thing. He must be found!  "The man in the iron mask gave an order that was almost unquestionable. The crowd didn't dare to disobey, and they all nodded in agreement! A search for a needle in a haystack began. Can you find it? Who can find it? What does this needle look like?  We will wait and see, but it will inevitably make Ruin a little anxious ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Xining has been like this for the second year!  It's over, there are still many floods and droughts, and the Song Dynasty has its joys and sorrows. It has come to the end of the year in a muddle. For Emperor Zhao Xu, the happiest thing this year is the surrender of Xixia and the implementation of the Green Seedling Law.  During the year, the young emperor also made rapid progress, both in terms of political ability and imperial power. At the end of the year, the emperor already had plans in his mind and was just waiting for the arrival of the new year.  Emperor Zhao Xu hoped that in the new year, things would go smoothly and the Song Dynasty would be more prosperous, because he was full of expectations for the Qingmiao Law. To be precise, all the new laws and reforms would open the door for the Song Dynasty.  A new beginning for us. In the peaceful atmosphere, the wheel of history finally came to the third year of Xining! Originally, there was a custom in the Song Dynasty that officials had to take a vacation until the Lantern Festival.  It¡¯s the Lantern Festival and there are four or five days of carnival, and the scene is quite lively. But this year, the emperor¡¯s patience seems not to be that good. Maybe it¡¯s because he wants to work hard and achieve political achievements.  In the year, a series of major arrangements were made, so that many officials were restless on their days, and there was no rest and happiness at all Emperor Zhao Xu first announced that because the establishment of the three departments, the Ordinance Department and the three departments have many overlaps in their functions  , there is no need to exist, it is a phenomenon of redundant officials and waste, and it should be abolished! The edict immediately caused an uproar in the court, and many people were shocked! Of course, the reactions were very different, and they were mainly divided into two groups.  It also reflects the invisible factions of the current Song Dynasty. The officials who presided over the new law naturally sighed with regret. Most of them are inextricably linked to the current big tree of the Third Department of Regulations.  They definitely feel bad about being cut down. Where should they go to take shelter from the rain? Many people are thinking about this issue and are worried about their future. Of course, there are many.  When the conservative officials heard about this, they clapped their hands and were very excited. It seemed to be a great happy event, especially for the Third Division. The organization that had been burdening them for nearly a year was finally withdrawn, and there was finally no more entry.  It is a very exciting thing to go beyond the agency and occupy the magpie's nest. Many officials have wondered whether the official's attitude towards the reform has been shaken. Of course, everyone who pays attention to the situation and knows the inside story knows this.  The matter has a lot to do with Mr. Han. Everyone believes that it was caused by the highly respected official Han Qi from the three dynasties. The results were quite good.  The one who competed for the position of prime minister was the most trusted member of the official family "Some people are going to feel uncomfortable this time" There were many speculations, and they all thought it was Han Qi's contribution. For a while, this person who was temporarily on the fringe was  Important ministers were pushed to the core of public opinion.  They would not have thought that this incident was entirely the result of Lin Zhao's unintentional interference. How could a small county magistrate cause an uproar in the entire Song Dynasty?  Of course, what everyone cares more about is the government¡¯s attitude towards reform.  The abolition of the Establishment and Construction of the Three Ordinances Department is a signal. Could it be that the officials have decided to give up on the reform?  This shocked many people, and everyone was waiting to see what happened.  Of course, there are already things going on secretly, and some choices have been made in my mind.  Who would have thought that Jingran, the young emperor of the Song Dynasty, would also take a turn for the worse. He had just agreed to Han Qi's proposal and abolished the establishment of the third department of regulations. However, within a few days, he announced that Wang Anshi had been promoted to prime minister The minister of political affairs was  The deputy prime minister, after all, does not have as much power and status as the prime minister.  In ancient times, it has always been the dream of civil servants to have Xuan Ma become prime minister. Now Wang Anshi has come true, but the one who is most excited seems to be his son Wang Yu.  It has always been his wish for his father to become prime minister, and now his dream has finally come true.  "It's just that this has left many people confused. What are the officials' intentions in their hearts?"  First, the Ordinance Department of the Third Department of Production and Construction was dismissed, and then Wang Anshi was promoted to prime minister. What kind of medicine is being sold in the gourd?  Do you support the new law or do you not support it?  This attitude is too good and unclear.  Many people have encountered difficulties because of this. We cannot take sides casually. Of course, thisThe main income is from outsiders!  Of course, you¡¯ll know what¡¯s going on at a glance.  Emperor Zhao Xu did not explain what should be done, and everything continued step by step.  Just like that, the spring of Xining¡¯s third year has arrived!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 181, The Little Girl Guessing Lantern Riddles

    The sudden change caused an uproar in Bianjing, and many officials spent the New Year in anxiety and suspicion.  Even the carnival of the Shangyuan Festival was uninteresting. Many people complained in their hearts, officials, why didn't they wait until after the Shangyuan Festival before issuing an edict?  In contrast, the officials in Hangzhou were much more relaxed. The edict had not been sent, so there was no need to be suspicious.  At least you can have a comfortable New Year.  On New Year's Eve, he and Zhao Pian and others agreed to have a banquet, but Lin Zhao was quite apologetic for not being able to accompany Mu Sihong to watch the New Year together.  So I hurriedly handled the relevant government affairs and set aside the first day of the Lunar New Year in order to go to the West Lake to enjoy the lanterns and guess riddles.  They met on the Qinhuai River during the Lantern Festival and became connected because of lantern riddles. This will become an unforgettable experience.  Since I can¡¯t return to Jiangning this year, going to the West Lake to enjoy the lanterns and guess riddles can be regarded as a disguised visit to my hometown.  For Mu Sihong, as long as her husband has herself in his heart, he will be happy no matter where he is.  This evening, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong went out early.  A small cotton coat is worn close to the body, with fur on the outside, and a cape, which does a good job of keeping warm.  Since being injured by a knife, Mu Sihong's body has not been as good as before and needs extra care.  When he went out today, Lin Zhao did not ask anyone to follow him. Given their age, no one would think he was a county magistrate when they were walking on the streets at night.  On the contrary, it is more like a young couple, a newlywed couple, going out to enjoy the lanterns together sweetly.  It has just fallen into the night, and the West Lake is already crowded with people.  Although Hangzhou suffered from heavy rains this year, the government's relief was timely and food prices have dropped, so the New Year is relatively comfortable.  A big day like the Lantern Festival.  The real carnival of the Song Dynasty.  A few things can't stop people's enthusiasm.  Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong walked together.  He smiled and said: "Look, the lantern festival in the West Lake is not as good as that of the Qinhuai River!" "Yes!" Mu Sihong smiled sweetly: "And the West Lake is more pure. Although the Qinhuai River is prosperous, the smell of powder is too strong." "That's it.  It makes you look like you have emerged from the mud without staining!" Lin Zhao chuckled and took Mu Sihong into his arms.  ??The colorful flower boats are already wandering on the West Lake. They are boats of wealthy families, in order to make the night scene more beautiful.  There are also bright lights hanging high on the Leifeng Pagoda in the distance, clearly visible in the dark night.  It can be seen from miles away.  Although it is not as bright as the lamps used in later generations, it is still unique and highlights another kind of tranquil beauty.  The vendors by the lake are busy, and all kinds of lights are hung up, which is particularly beautiful.  The lights are reflected in the West Lake, the sky and the lake are full of light, and the scenery of the lake and mountains is particularly enchanting.  The people who admired the lanterns were even more excited. Walking among the crowd, they could feel the joy and excitement.  There were not so many entertainment activities in ancient times, so people's enthusiasm was extremely high.  It is something that future generations will not be able to experience.  Mu Sihong found it even more novel, even though she participated in the Qinhuai River Lantern Festival every year.  But she was always the glamorous heroine on the flower boat, and she never personally participated in the process of watching the lanterns and guessing riddles.  What¡¯s more, the death of her family members during the Lantern Festival that year has always been a knot in her heart. How could she ever be happy on the Lantern Festival?  Where does the interest in admiring the lanterns come from?  This year is completely different. Lin Zhao helped bring the murderer to justice, the blood feud was avenged, and Mu Sihong could finally let go of her knot.  What's more, when you get married and your husband loves your concubine, you feel much happier.  Therefore, this year is the first time Mu Sihong has really participated in it, so she is particularly excited.  Holding Lin Zhao's hand, he looked left and right, feeling so happy.  Lin Zhao was also very pleased to see it. She had forgotten the pain of the past and could truly start a new life from now on.  As I walked, I found a place in front of me that was crowded with people and many people were watching.  Mu Sihong smiled and said: "Lang Lang, let's go and take a look too!" "Okay!" Tonight, Lin Zhao has been following Mu Sihong's thoughts!  When they squeezed in, they realized that someone was guessing lantern riddles. It was said that the prizes were quite generous, which attracted many people to participate.  You must know that in the Song Dynasty, guessing lantern riddles was an activity with a high degree of participation. There were many riddle experts among the people, and this was a big day for them to gather their activities.  When Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong passed by, they saw many people gathered around the stage. Some lanterns were hung on the stage, and lantern puzzles were hung on the tassels!  ¡°Lantern riddles are your strong point, how about you win some prizes for us?¡± Lin Zhao joked with a smile.  Mu Sihong shook her head without thinking, "No, I'm only good at making lantern riddles, not guessing. This is your strength!" They looked at each other and smiled, sweetness and happiness written on their faces and in their hearts Waiting for the real squeeze  After entering, they discovered why so many people were paying attention. The reason was that the person who guessed the lantern riddles was?Child, a little girl about ten years old!  "We've only got five right, that's fifty thousand dollars!" "This little girl is really smart. It would be great if my daughter could be like this" "It's a pity that she doesn't have that blessing" "How can it be so?  Simple? Look at this little girl's quick thinking and well-behaved manner. She looks like she has studied in a scholarly home" It turns out that the owner of this place seems to be very confident and has set a lottery of ten dollars for a lantern riddle, which is actually equivalent to a bet.  .  Those who want to guess the riddle must first buy a lantern, but the price is several times that of ordinary lanterns.  However, faced with the temptation of ten dollars, there are still many people gritting their teeth and eager to give it a try.  According to the price level of the Song Dynasty, one guan of money was roughly equivalent to three hundred yuan in later generations, and ten guan of money was equivalent to three thousand yuan, which was also a big temptation.  ¡°However, the lantern riddles at this restaurant seem to be very difficult. Many people try it but come back disappointed, and few people can guess it right.  The lamp seller made a lot of money and was so excited that he grinned widely.  So many people are dissatisfied and hope that someone can teach this person a lesson, at least not to be disgraced.  At this time, a little girl stood up and expressed her intention to challenge!  No one cared. Many people who consider themselves experts have no choice but to know what a little baby can do, so they don't take the little girl seriously at all.  Since it is open for business, all visitors come, and people give money to buy lanterns, so they naturally have to guess the lantern riddles.  No one expected that the little girl made an instant success and guessed five correctly in a row.  It immediately made people look at him with admiration and amazed him.  Many people who had failed before clapped their hands and applauded. It is no wonder that seeing someone feel proud is a disguised way of helping themselves to vent their anger.  But as a result, some of the lantern sellers became unhappy. Every time the little girl guessed a lantern riddle, his face became darker.  Today is just a matter of opportunism. Because he has been selling lanterns for many years, the boss has been immersed in lantern riddles for many years and is considered a master of riddles.  He is very confident in his own level, so he wants to come up with such methods.  I was really proud of it at the beginning. No one could guess it. Under the temptation of ten dollars, the sales of lanterns were very good.  Just when he was feeling proud, the little girl suddenly came out to kill him. ???????????????????????????????????????????????? away from the little girl, but I didn't want to guess five in a row, that's fifty thousand dollars!  The income in one night this year is not that much, but now the loss is huge.  There were more and more beads of sweat on the forehead of the lantern boss. There was a unique coolness on a cold spring day, and he felt a little guilty.  ¡°And not only was she guilty, but she was also a little angry. She just lost fifty thousand dollars. How could she feel comfortable?  He was already a little angry and was thinking of ways to earn back the fifty dollars.  "Little girl, you are good at guessing the lantern riddles!" The lamp seller smiled and said: "Ten dollars is nothing. According to the rules, now we play big, how about we decide the outcome with one hand?" "How can you explain it?" The little girl  There is a model and appearance, and you are happy and not afraid.  Lin Zhao looked at it from a distance and said with a smile: "This boss is anxious. He can't afford to win and lose. It's really out of character to compete with a child. Then this little girl is interesting!" Mu Sihong also smiled, and everyone  Everyone looked up at the little girl.  The lantern seller said: "One hundred guan, one lantern riddle, one last guess!" Wow Many people were surprised. This guy actually said he wanted to bet 100 guan, which was a huge sum of money!  It was obvious to many that the boss was already very anxious.  The little girl was calm and calm. There was no trace of surprise on her immature face. She was very calm. This kind of concentration is not something ordinary people can have.  I only heard Youyou say: "But I only have fifty guan" "It doesn't matter. You can ask your family to send it to you. You can just owe it first!" As soon as the lamp seller said this, he immediately attracted a lot of contempt. This guy  Too shameless.  "No, my family won't give me so much money" The little girl seemed young and ignorant, shaking her head slightly.  "It doesn't matter, you can just bet yourself!" The lamp seller said something even more shameless.  The little girl is about ten years old, and she is already very pretty. At first glance, she is a beauty.  After raising it for two years, whether you keep it yourself or sell it, it is very cost-effective.  "Shameless, really shameless" Mu Sihong was very angry. She just wanted to criticize, but she didn't want others to have already yelled and cursed loudly!  Lin Zhao waved his hands and said: "It's okay, let's wait and see what happens, don't worry" "How could this be?" The lamp seller was risking his life today, and would continue shamelessly to the end, saying: "Girl, you can see for yourself  Just do it, that¡¯s the rule. If you don¡¯t want to, then the riddles in front of you won¡¯t count.¡±   "Shameless, really shameless, he is obviously a scoundrel!" Everyone accused him one after another, and they all saw that he was obviously acting as a scoundrel and wanted to default on his debt!  Everyone was accused of constant accusations, but who was unmoved, a rule was that I set it. I said it was helpless.  "Girl, you'd better go!" Everyone tried to dissuade her. After all, the stakes were too high, and there were no parents or relatives around, so it was really too much.  But the little girl didn¡¯t even frown and said lightly: ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll bet with you!¡± (To be continued.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 182: Wang Chaoyun

    As soon as the little girl said this, the whole place was in an uproar!  She actually agreed?  This little girl is too brave. Can this kind of thing be trivial?  Fifty guan of money is all, but how can he easily bet on himself?  I don't even think about it. If someone dares to bet a hundred dollars, he must be fully prepared, or even confident.  Maybe the ones before were just bait, but now they are really serious!  Many people began to worry about the fate of the little girl.  However, some people also think that this bet may not be possible. After all, it is just a child. Even if it really loses, can the child be taken away without the consent of the parents?  Hey, who is this little girl?  This courage and magnanimity are extraordinary. Is she just young and ignorant?  Or do you have a plan in mind?  Many people are starting to get curious!  Lin Zhao looked at the little girl guessing lantern riddles and became more and more curious.  At such a young age, he reveals a sense of wisdom, is exceptionally calm, and has an extraordinary temperament.  Lin Zhao believed that the little girl was not ignorant and reckless. From her clear eyes, he saw full of confidence and determination.  The lamp seller relied on his shamelessness to successfully force the little girl to agree to the conditions, and he suddenly felt happy.  He who dares to make such a request must have something to rely on, because he has a lantern riddle at the bottom of the box. For many years, many riddle masters have failed because of this.  He believed that if he took this out, he would definitely be able to scare the little girl and win back the fifty coins. At the same time, he could also make some money. How could he do business just to protect his capital? There had to be some profit!  I was very proud at first, with a smile on my face, but when I saw the little girl's calm expression, I felt a little uneasy for no reason.  Then he shook his head gently. How could a ten-year-old girl be so confident?  Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers!  A little kid who doesn't know what's important is about to lose himself without even realizing it. It's true!  The little girl said in a deep voice: "Okay, I have promised you. What is the lantern riddle?" The little adult was full of feelings, which made people more and more interested.  "Then you're good!" The lamp seller smiled proudly and said: "There is no water without fish, no mountain without rocks, no tree without branches, no son without a father, no daughter without a husband. Where is the city without a city? The answer to each riddle  Can each word be combined into one sentence? "Uh how could this be possible? This is not just a word riddle. Is it clearly six riddles?  This guy is so shameless.  Lin Zhao chuckled, turned to Mu Sihong and said with a smile: "There is no water without fish, no mountain without rocks. What tree has no branches, what son has no father, what daughter has no husband, what city has no city?" Mu Sihong originally said  I thought Lin Zhao was asking himself, but then I thought about it randomly and recited a sentence silently, and suddenly my face was red and I was reborn as a super empire.  Almost moved to tears!  "Actually, this lantern riddle itself is not difficult, but it may be a little difficult for her. After all, it is only six words, not to mention that she is a child, how can she know such tender and sweet words!" Mu Sihong shook his head gently and said: "This person  You are deliberately trying to embarrass this little girl. It's really too much. It's really hateful. Lin Lang, you can't let this little girl suffer!" Mu Sihong's sense of justice was completely aroused.  "Don't worry!" Lin Zhao couldn't stand it for a long time.  There are some things that everyone and God are outraged about, so it¡¯s time to help!  Of course, we are currently in a wait-and-see attitude and wait and see how things develop!  The lamp seller stepped forward. His fat belly looked particularly bloated, especially his face that looked even more ferocious when he smiled.  "How about it? Can you guess it?" The man said: "If you can't guess it, just go with the uncle" "Are you ready for the one hundred and fifty coins?" The little girl remained calm and serious.  to ask.  "Scream, tell me the answer, and I'll give you the money!" The lamp seller has been here till now.  Still not convinced the little girl knew the answer.  What's more, the answer itself is a trap. If you really say that, wouldn't it be Hehe!  "That's good!" the little girl said: "There are no fish in the rain, no rocks in the mud mountains, no branches in the trees on the ground, no father in the old man, no husband in the goddess, no market in the deserted city! If you read them together" I saw the little girl walking to the stage.  He said to Lin Zhao who was standing next to him: "If we read them together, we will never be together forever!" Lin Zhao felt a little weird when the little girl looked at him and then listened to her say such a sentence to him.  Mu Sihong chuckled and said: "You are so lucky, the little girl wants to stay with you forever!" "Hehe!" Lin Zhao just smiled, now he has seen that this little girl is not old, but extremely smart.  Emotional intelligence also seems to be high.  Did women in ancient times mature prematurely?  Everyone present was surprised by this little girl. Her performance was so outstanding that people had to admire her!  The little girl said with her tender and white hands: "Okay, one hundred and fifty guan, give it to me!" "This" the lamp seller suddenly said:I was so depressed that I never expected such a result, but the little girl guessed it right.  Do you want to fulfill your promise and give him 150 yuan?  That's a huge sum of money, and I don't have that much money at all.  What a fuss today, it¡¯s a real failure!  "What's money? What I just said was one hundred and fifty Wen. Where did you get one hundred and fifty Guan?" Even in front of everyone, he continued to pretend to be shameless. Anyway, he had already lost his face and skin.  , it is still the case now.  "Are you cheating?" The little girl stepped forward, stopped in front of her, and said sternly: "I'm willing to admit defeat and give you money!" "Yes, give me money, you promised me" "Why don't you keep your words? You are so shameless.  Shameless" "Really, what kind of virtue is that? In this case, we don't want this lamp, refund the money" The scene was a bit chaotic for a while. When the man saw this, he knew that today's situation could not be sustained. Three  Shiliuji took the lead and immediately pushed the little girl away and jumped down, trying to escape in the chaos.  The little girl was immature after all. She was pushed away suddenly and fell directly to the ground. The situation was quite critical.  Finally, the little girl was not as strong as before. She was suddenly startled and tears were already rolling in her eyes.  The people present also exclaimed. If the one-foot-tall prince fell, the young child would be seriously injured, and they would immediately sweat.  But the tragedy did not happen. In the tense moment before falling, the little girl was caught by someone.  The little girl suddenly hugged herself with a pair of broad hands, and then fell into a warm embrace. After that, she was stable and safe.  When I turned around, I saw a handsome face, which seemed a little familiar, and then I remembered that I had just said a very affectionate word to him. Read the full text of "The Life of Professor Cultivation".  Lin Zhao put the little girl on the table, and Mu Sihong hurriedly stepped forward and asked with concern: "Little sister, are you okay?" "It's okay!" There seemed to be some tears in the corners of her eyes, but the girl had already smiled and said softly: "Thank you, sir.  Brother, thank you sister!" "You're welcome!" Lin Zhao smiled slightly, and the little girl also smiled knowingly, seeming to have some tacit understanding.  As for the lamp seller, he wanted to take advantage of the chaos and sneak away.  Everyone was already very dissatisfied with him, and when he pushed the little girl, it aroused public outrage.  Where else can I go?  Sheng Sheng was blocked back by several strong men.  "How can a person be like this? It's okay to be dishonest and shameless, but to attack a child, isn't it too much!" A middle-aged man appeared from the other side, followed by a young woman.  Questioned coldly.  Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong looked up and saw the two of them, and couldn't help but look at each other and smile at each other.  It seems that this guy is really unlucky today, he has accidentally offended so many gods "Who are you? What's wrong, you want to meddle in other people's business?" The lamp seller was helpless. He looked like he was just a gentle man.  student.  He turned his head and pretended to be vicious, his purpose was very clear.  "Hey, do you still want to scare people?" The middle-aged scribe was suddenly angry. He didn't expect this shameless and despicable person to be so arrogant.  Seeing this, the little girl stepped forward and said, "Thank you, uncle!" Then she turned around and asked, "Where's the agreed one hundred and fifty guan? Give me the money" "Hey, this kid is really ignorant. One hundred and fifty guan.  Here, take" The middle-aged scribe said: "If you don't have faith, you won't be established. It would be too shameful for you to deceive even a child. How much did you just agree on?" "One.  One hundred and fifty guan One hundred and fifty guan" The lamp seller's face became more and more embarrassed, but he pretended to be aggressive and said fiercely: "What's your business? Stay out of your own business." "It's not your own business.  He really should take care of this matter" Lin Zhao jumped onto the stage with Mu Sihong in his arms.  The middle-aged scribe and the young woman couldn't help laughing when they saw Lin Zhao and his wife. What a coincidence today.  "What's the matter, you want to meddle in other people's business?"  It looks very vulgar.  Lin Zhao shook his head with a smile and said, "I told you, I'm not meddling in other people's business. This is a matter that I should also take care of!" "Hey, I really don't know how to live or die" The guy stretched out his fist, rolled up his sleeves, and made a serious appearance.  Fighting look.  But as soon as he took action, his arms were blocked, his feet were unstable, and he was thrown to the ground.  Lin Zhao knocked him down with lightning speed, which made everyone happy, and the little girl was filled with admiration.  "How dare you hit me" the lamp seller was roaring and shouting. The police officers on duty by the West Lake heard that there was a fight and rushed over.  Seeing the two people on the stage, he immediately stepped forward and bowed: "I have met Su Tongpan, County Magistrate Lin!"nbsp; Ah! ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The lamp seller was lying on the ground. He originally wanted to pretend to be sick and blackmailed, or to delay. When he heard that the person coming was the magistrate and the county magistrate, his face immediately turned the color of pig liver with fear, and he suddenly got up from the ground.  , knelt down and begged for mercy: "I was wrong, I was wrong, please forgive Su Tongpan and County Magistrate Lin" Who would have thought that he would be bumped into by two high-ranking officials in Hangzhou? How could a common man afford to offend him?  The gun king in troubled times.  Especially when he stepped forward, frightened the magistrate, and punched the county magistrate. If he got angry, the consequences would not be as serious as usual.  "Let me ask you, are we meddling in other people's business?" Su Shi stepped forward and asked coldly. Today, he took Wang Runzhi out to visit the lake and enjoy the lanterns. He didn't want to meet this guy and ruin the scenery.  He came forward to seek justice, but he still dared to yell, so he was naturally very angry.  "No, no, of course Lord Tongpan can take care of it The little one is short-sighted, please Lord Tongpan, please don't remember the villain's fault!" At this point, the lamp seller had only one way out: begging for mercy.  "Oh, what should I say about the money I owe the little girl?" Lin Zhao stepped forward and asked in a low voice. This guy was so unreasonable. He just deceived the little girl, but he actually hurt someone. What is unbearable?  !  "Here, of course I have to give it" The lamp seller suddenly complained: "It's just that I don't have that much money at the moment I only have thirty guan, so I'll just give it all to this little girl" "Little sister,  He only has thirty strings, what should he do?" Lin Zhao turned around and asked.  The little girl pondered for a moment and said, "Thirty guan, just thirty guan, that's pretty good!" "Well" Lin Zhao said, "This is what you gave me willingly!" "Yes, yes, I am willing to give it to you!"  I gave it to you, and I am willing to admit defeat. It should have been given" The lamp seller now just wants to calm down the anger of Su Shi and Lin Zhao, and will agree to any conditions.  "Okay, take the money and get out!" The lamp seller got up from the ground, threw down thirty pieces of money, and said, "I was wrong. Thank you Su Tongpuan and Magistrate Lin for their forgiveness. I will take my leave now.  "After saying that, he got into the crowd and disappeared in an instant, for fear that Su Shi and Lin Zhao would suddenly change their minds.  ¡°If Su Tongpan and County Magistrate Lin really want to embarrass him, can he go so smoothly?  In the final analysis, he is just a clown, there is no need to argue with him.  "Thank you!" The little girl walked up to express her thanks and asked, "Are you a senior official?" "This is a senior official, I am a junior official" Lin Zhao smiled softly and went home in good order.  "Little sister, are you alone here? Where are your parents?" Mu Sihong and Wang Runshang stepped forward and asked softly.  The little girl said: "I got separated from my parents We came to the lake to enjoy the lanterns together, but we couldn't find it" "Ah?" Lin Zhao turned around and ordered the servant; "Quick, go look for it!" "Little sister!"  , you are too courageous, you can just guess lantern riddles and win some money, but you want to involve yourself? Do you know that this is very dangerous" Lin Zhao seemed to be scolding his savior.  The little girl is still very fond of it.  "Hehe" The little girl just laughed and didn't answer.  Wang Runzhi said: "But this little girl is really smart and quick-thinking!" "By the way, little sister, what did you win the money for?" Wang Runzhi asked in a low voice.  The little girl whispered: "Xiao Fei, my good sister is sick, but her parents don't have money for her treatment, so" Mu Sihong stepped forward and gently stroked the little girl's hair, and said: "Seriously  He is a kind-hearted child, but it is too dangerous to do this again. Do you understand? "At this time, someone shouted from a distance: "Chaoyun, Chaoyun" "Are you calling me?  Sister, what¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°My name is Wang Chaoyun!¡± the little girl answered simply!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. 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 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 183: Pros and Cons of Young Seedlings

    The visitors were the little girl's parents. A family of three came from Fuyang County to enjoy the lanterns by the West Lake. However, they got separated on the way because they swam in too much.  The couple were looking for their daughter all over the world and were very anxious. When the mother was already crying, the official from Qiantang County showed up.  Asked them if they had lost their daughter, someone found one over there, so the parents hurried over to confirm if it was their daughter They saw their daughter as they wished, but they did not expect to see Hangzhou Tongpan and Qiantang County Magistrate at the same time.  This couple is just an ordinary country gentry, living a relatively prosperous life, but their status is average. It is unnatural to suddenly see two high-ranking officials.  But what shocked them even more was what happened later. After hearing what their daughter had done just now, the couple were so shocked that they couldn't help but smile!  Although my daughter is somewhat knowledgeable and smart, they have long been accustomed to it and think there is anything special about it, so they don¡¯t care.  But I didn't expect that my daughter Jingran would be so capable and make such a big move.  What surprised him even more was his daughter's courage. A few dozen dollars was not a small amount. What was more important was that she was willing to bet on herself.  At such a young age, let alone a girl, it would be too courageous to do such a thing.  It seems that she must be restrained, otherwise I wonder what else she will do in the future that will cause her to leave the cabinet.  What should I do if I can¡¯t get married in the future?  "Chaoyun, you are so ridiculous" Although the Wang Yuanwai loves his daughter, he is also a little unhappy. Of course, he should be more worried.  "Dad, this is thirty coins, which can be used to treat Xiaofei's illness!" Wang Chaoyun said, pointing to the copper coins on the ground.  Her eyes were full of guilt, and at the same time there was a kind of pure kindness. She fell in love with her at first glance Wang Runshang stepped forward and said: "Your daughter is very kind, and this is also to help them. Please don't blame her too much, Mr. Wang.  Just give them guidance." "Yes, Su Furu will keep it in mind!" Wang Yuanwai already knew their identities, so he acted very humbly.  Although he was worried and even scolded him, as someone who had read books about sages and sages, Wang Yuanwai also knew that his daughter's kind behavior was very good and he appreciated it.  "Not only is she kind, little sister Chaoyun is also bold, careful, and very confident. Such powerful qualities are unmatched by others!" Lin Zhao joked: "Teach her well, and maybe she will become a heroine in the future!" Wang  The husband who is not a member of the staff shook his head secretly. It is better for a girl's house to be quieter.  My daughter is very courageous and must be careful about doing things unexpectedly.  Otherwise, if you become more courageous, you may cause some trouble in the future.  Lin Zhao whispered: "Okay, today's affairs are complete, you can go back! But in the future, you must be careful not to let your children wander around or leave Da Ru's sight." "Okay, thank you Su Tongpan,  Thank you Magistrate Lin, we say goodbye" Then they took their children and left.  Su Shi looked at the background of the child leaving and said, "This girl is really extraordinary" After hearing what Su Shi said, Lin Zhao immediately thought of something, but after a moment, it seemed that he was not clear anymore.  His eyes fell on the faces of Su Shi and Wang Runzhi, and they suddenly came back to their senses.  This girl¡¯s name is Wang Chaoyun, that¡¯s right!  Wang Chaoyun Seeing Su Shi and Wang Runzhi, Lin Zhao also thought of a woman with the same name - Wang Chaoyun.  According to the original history, in the seventh year of Xining, Su Shi's husband Wang Runzhi, who was in Hangzhou at that time, bought a girl named Wang Chaoyun from a singing and dancing class and took her as a maid. Wang Chaoyun was only twelve years old at the time, twenty-six years younger than Su Shi.  age.  After Wang Chaoyun grew up, he was taken in as a concubine by Su Shi, probably in Huangzhou.  Su Shi also named her "Zixia".  When Su Shi was forty-nine and Wang Chaoyun was twenty-two, they gave birth to a son.  Su Shi was overjoyed when he got a son. He said to his friends: "The Yunlan Xiaoxiu man will give birth to a son every now and then. I want to hear about him holding his palm." He named the child Su Dun, and his nickname was "Qian'er". He was born three days later.  When taking a bath, he wrote "Xi'er Plays": "Everyone who raises a son hopes to be smart, but I have been deceived by cleverness in my life. I hope that the child will be stupid and ignorant, and he will be able to live in the palace without disaster." This fully shows Su Shi's love and expectations for his young son.  , but there are always some things in this world that make you regretful and sad.  Unfortunately, Su Shi's youngest son Qian'er died of illness when he was eleven months old.  He cried: "I was forty-nine years old, and I lost my youngest son while traveling in the country. The youngest son was really my son, and he already looked like me at the corners of his eyebrows. I didn't expect to see what I wanted, so I hurriedly chased books and history. I shook my head but felt pear-like, and it seemed familiar but not shameful. I am always old.  I am so happy because of this smile. I am so tired of all my bad karma that it will disappear in a blink of an eye. When I return, I can still wipe away my old tears like water.  My mother's cry cannot be heard, and I want to die with you. Therefore, my clothes are still hanging, and my breasts have flowed out of bed.  When I am sick, I will ask for a prescription. I will still use my love knife to cut through the aging intestines.?Reflexive, one mourns for the rest of the injury.  "Of course, the saddest thing should belong to the child's mother Wang Chao Yuncai. Su Shi once recorded: "I can still wipe away my tears, and I will forget them as the day goes by.  My mother's cry cannot be heard, and I want to die with you.  Therefore, the clothes are still hanging, and the swollen breasts have flowed out of the bed.  I feel like I forget my life, and I lie down all day long" From this we can see that there is an extraordinary woman named Wang Chaoyun. She is Su Shi's concubine. Together with Wang Fu and Wang Runzhi, they are the three most important women in Su Shi's vitality.  When Su Shi was in the most difficult situation, all the concubines around him left, but Wang Chaoyun stayed with him. She was Su Shi's concubine and his confidante. Su Shi wrote the most poems to Wang Chaoyun.  It is said that when Su Dongpo was imprisoned in Huizhou, Chaoyun often sang the lyrics of "Butterfly Loves Flowers" to relieve Su Shi's depression.  Melancholy, overwhelmed with sorrow, Su Shi stopped crying. Chaoyun replied: "What I can't do is that there is no fragrant grass in Yaoya." Su Shi laughed: "I am sad for autumn."  And you are starting to lose your temper again!  "Unfortunately, Chaoyun also died of illness in Huizhou before Su Shi. After Chaoyun passed away, Su Shi "never heard this word again for the rest of his life" and remained a widower. From this perspective, Su Shi's life was not a happy one.  The women he loved left him first, leaving him alone to die. According to Chaoyun's last wish, Su Shi buried him in the pine forest under the Great Sacred Pagoda of Qi Zen Temple at the southern foot of Gushan Mountain in West Lake, Huizhou, and built a building beside his tomb.  Liu Ruting wrote a couplet to commemorate it: "Untimely, only Chaoyun can recognize me; when I play ancient tunes alone, I miss you more every time it rains." This shows how much Su Shi loved Wang Chaoyun in his previous life!  I know a lot about Su Shi's love story, so I still know a little about Wang Chaoyun. So is the little girl I met today the concubine of Su Shi?  He was only twelve years old. It was the seventh year of Xining. Now, because of Lin Zhao's time travel, many things have changed, some have been advanced, and some have been delayed. For example, Su Shi's appointment as the general magistrate of Hangzhou has been advanced to the second year of Xining.  Year. It has been three years since Zhengdan. The difference in year does not seem to be very big. The little girl who guessed the lantern riddles looks like she is less than ten years old. Judging from the age alone, she is indeed very similar. It is very likely that she is Ruo.  Thousands of years later, Wang Chaoyun, who gave birth to Su Shi's youngest son, seemed to be fate and a coincidence. He would meet his concubine many years later when he went out for fun. Su Shi's luck and romance were definitely not ordinary.  This little girl is very smart, obviously well-educated, and is very similar to Su Shi's concubine in the records. She knows a lot about Su Shi. There was once a story Su Shi retired from court one day, had dinner, and had his belly eaten.  Xu Xing, Gu asked his attendants, "What do you think of this?" One servant suddenly said, "It's all articles." Another one said, "It's full of knowledge."  . When it comes to Wang Chaoyun, the answer is: "The bachelor is out of date.  ¡¯ Su Shi laughed heartily.  " It can be seen that there is still a tacit understanding between them as "husband and wife", and they probably love each other! It can be seen that Chaoyun is quite famous. Qin Guan also wrote a song "Nan Gezi" specially for Chaoyun:  The mist is in the spring, and the dawn is bright. I'm afraid that in my previous life, I was the king of Qing Dynasty, but I was still busy with the evening rain.  The only difference is that Su Shi's concubine was born in a wealthy family, and they met at a banquet by the West Lake. There is a saying: The water is clear and the mountains are empty.  The rain is also strange. If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is better to put on light makeup and heavy makeup. This song "Drinking on the Lake at First Sunny and Later Rain" is written for Wang Chaoyun, a woman from a wealthy family.  There are some differences. I'm really not sure about this kind of thing. Since we met, we can only say that it was a coincidence. The world is so wonderful, and some things are so coincidental and unexpected, but there is always something unexpected  Perhaps the love affair between Wang Chaoyun and Su Shi, which spans ages, is doomed from now on! But Lin Zhao has forgotten one thing, that is, history is changing after all, every person, every little thing.  Actions or behaviors may lead to reforms, especially for time travellers. The time when Su Shi took office in Hangzhou has changed, and the time when Wang Runzhi met Wang Chaoyun has also changed. Will the subsequent situation also lead to reforms?  What kind of change? The incident at the West Lake was just a minor incident, so I didn¡¯t care about it. After returning to the county office that night, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong had a good time with each other, and they were very affectionate.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~In this way, the Zhengdan New Year Festival of the third year of Xining has come to an end.  The holidays for officials are finally over. Regardless of whether the New Year is a good one or not, another year of busy government work is about to begin.  A series of dispatches and edicts from the imperial court gradually spread to various places. Because Han Qi wrote a letter to object, Emperor Zhao Xu believed that the establishment of the three regulations departments overlapped with the capabilities of the three departments, and there was no necessity for their existence, so he immediately issued an edict to abolish it.  When many people think that the officials are wavering on the reform.  Zhao Xu immediately made a big turn and appointed Wang Anshi, the counselor and political minister, as prime minister.  The prime minister is an official with a salary lower than ten thousand, with great status and power.  No matter what others think, in the eyes of Emperor Zhao Xu, Wang Anshi deserves to be the prime minister.  More importantly, because the Regulations Department of the Establishment and Construction Department no longer exists, the reform lacks an overall leadership agency.  Emperor Zhao Xu thought about it for a long time and decided to turn the entire Song Dynasty into a reform institution. The first thing was to arrange the recruitment, so that it would not be so obscure or clear-cut.  So Prime Minister Wang Anshi became the leader, and all institutions throughout the Song Dynasty would be obliged to serve the reform.  Lin Zhao, who was far away in Hangzhou, could see that this was a kind of compensation from Emperor Zhao Xu to Wang Anshi. To be precise, it was a kind of compensation to all reform officials.  Although the organization is no longer there, they will continue to do things and support those they support, as long as Mr. Wang does not fall.  Now that Wang Anshi is the prime minister, this signal is clear enough, so the reform can be implemented quickly.  The emperor was no longer satisfied with the simple trial of the green seedling method in just a few areas. After all, it would delay one year, which could be said to be a waste of time.  Zhao Xu felt that the trial version of the Green Miao Method was almost complete. Although there was a small problem in the middle, it did not affect the overall situation.  Therefore, it was decided to increase the promotion areas of the Green Seedling Method, hoping to achieve more obvious results.  As a result, the entire Liangzhe Road became the experimental field for the Green Miao Law, and the scale expanded from the original two counties of Qiantang and Yuhang to the entire Liangzhe Road.  Emperor Zhao Xu sent a special message to Lin Zhao, asking him to implement the Green Seedling Method as soon as possible. This made Lin Zhao a little scared and a little anxious.  So Lin Zhao found Yu Xuan in time and helped to immediately clarify the content and methods of the implementation of the Qingmiao Law, as well as countermeasures for related issues and arrangements for related matters.  "Sir, the so-called green crop method" Yu Xuan explained: "Every household in Fanzhou County can go to the local government to borrow cash or grain to subsidize farming before the two harvests in summer and autumn every year. The borrowing households are matched with the rich and the poor.  The loan amount is divided into five levels according to the assets of each household. The first-level households can borrow 15 guan at a time, and the borrowings of the lowest-level households are repaid with the Spring and Autumn Taxes, and the court charges 2 cents per period.  The most important rule is this! " "What do you think about this, or do you have any precautions?" Lin Zhao arranged for Yu Xuan to enter the house a long time ago.  That is to ask Yu Xuan, who understands financial management and legal studies, to carefully study the Qingmiao Law, analyze the pros and cons, and discover problems, especially problems in the specific implementation process.  Although Lin Zhao did not know much about the Qingmiao Law in his previous life, he knew that many of the contents of Wang Anshi's reform were actually desirable.  The reason for the failure was that problems arose during the specific implementation process, so that the reform went wrong and failed in the end.  If these problems can be discovered before and a little attention is paid, the situation may be much better.  However, Lin Zhao had a lot of things going on every day, and he didn't know much about it, so he entrusted everything to Yu Xuan.  But he forgot that Yu Xuan had not been having an easy time recently, so it was really hard on Master Yu!  "Sir, I think the two most important things to pay attention to in the implementation of the Qingmiao Law are not to forcibly suppress the allocation, and the second is the collection of interest and principal" It is obvious that Yu Xuan has studied it carefully.  I have to say that Yu Xuan¡¯s research is really on point.  This is a big reason why the implementation of the Green Seed Law failed.  The forced apportionment during the implementation of the Young Crops Law was very serious.  In order to ensure the recyclability of young crops' money, the new law originally stipulated that "more than five households are guaranteed one guarantee". They agreed on how much money to borrow and everyone guaranteed each other.  During the implementation process, the government forced wealthy households to provide guarantees for poor households at all levels and distributed youth money to households at all levels.  When collecting money, if the poor households are unable to repay, they ask for it from the rich households, which ultimately leads to all the people being miserable.  Normally, farmers can barely support this kind of apportionment, but once they encounter a famine, they can no longer sustain it and go bankrupt one after another.  However, the government still pursues the case mercilessly. The farmers affected by the disaster have gone bankrupt, and there are endless cases of selling children, daughters and wives.  The court of the court must not be suppressed, and the people "are willing to take it with them, and do not want to be strong." The interest only takes two points. Why do local officials set?smell?  When Wang Anshi was an official in Yin County, he once conducted an experiment similar to the Green Crops Law, "loaning grain to the people and paying it back with interest." The effect was very good. Why did it cause big problems when it was extended to the whole country?  In fact, the truth is not difficult to understand.  What Song Shenzong and Wang Anshi wanted was the success of the new law, the prosperity of the country, and the well-being of the people, but what many officials wanted was their own promotion and wealth.  In order for these officials to work hard to implement the new law, Wang Anshi must give them some sweetness.  Those who opposed the new law were banished from Beijing one by one, while officials who were active in the new law were rewarded with promotions and titles.  This idea is a good one. If you want to start a career, you need to be given some incentives. Only then will you be motivated.  However, incentives for government officials must be approached with caution.  Because government officials have many responsibilities, many of which are "soft" projects that are difficult to measure directly. If only one or a few items that are easy to measure are incentivized, then officials will inevitably devote all their energy to them.  Focus on these items and ignore other responsibilities that are not motivating or have weak incentives.  ¡°Especially where officials have enormous powers but limited oversight of those powers, they may even pursue high performance in their incentivized duties at the expense of malfeasance in other areas.  The responsibilities of local officials naturally include ensuring that the residents live and work in peace and contentment, and also implement the Youth Law.  But if Wang Anshi only motivates the implementation of the Young Crops Law and does not or cannot provide incentives to ensure that the residents live and work in peace and contentment, officials will inevitably only focus on the implementation of the Green Crops Law and ignore the life and death of the people.  Even for the implementation of the Young Crops Law, it also includes many small responsibilities, including strictly implementing the regulations of no suppression of allocations and no interest rate increases, as well as distributing as much youth money as possible and recovering the principal and interest when due.  It is difficult to measure and motivate the implementation of regulations. What Wang Anshi can see is often only the figures of how much youth money has been distributed, how much has been withdrawn, and how much interest has been earned.  So there is a small problem with the fundamental concept of the reform!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 184: Leaving the Basics for the Lesser

    If you miss the right path, you will be wrong by a thousand miles!  There may be nothing wrong with Xining's reform, but there was a small problem in the implementation method or concept from the beginning.  Wang Anshi is stubborn and just wants to see the results of the implementation of the Green Seed Law as soon as possible. The basis for assessment is the accounts.  They only see how much the country's income has increased, but ignore the people's lives and the most fundamental purpose of the reform. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off  Judging from the superficial phenomenon alone, it seems that there is some neglect of the fundamentals!  Wang Xianggong only thought about the same policy that went smoothly when he was a local official.  But they ignored that most local officials were not as upright and upright as he was, and did not have as calm a heart for the people as he was. They were only thinking about making political achievements and seeking advancement.  Under the circumstances at that time, the wave of opposition to the reform was too high, and Wang Anshi was quite isolated.  Therefore, there is a sense of intimacy with those who support the reform, and these people are often reused, and most of them are speculators.  There was a saying at that time that the new party had many small members, which was actually not unreasonable!  In order to express support for Wang Anshi, Emperor Zhao Xu forcefully expelled all those who opposed the reform from Bianjing, which achieved good results for a while.  But it is not a good thing in the long run. This gives Yaoxia officials a very clear signal. If they support the reform and achieve results, they can be promoted and be reused.  Opposing the reform has no results and will only lead to dethronement.  Therefore, many officials, for the sake of their official position and their own future, change the law and pursue political achievements in the process of reform.  Because this is what the officials and Wang Xianggong value!  Therefore, all kinds of forced apportionments, various increases in interest, and chaos are everywhere.  The situation was quite serious, but Wang Anshi didn't seem to notice it, or simply didn't care.  There is no way, the name of Niao Xianggong is not for nothing, his paranoia is beyond the reach of ordinary people.  As a result, the situation becomes more and more serious, and each small problem will become a big problem after continuous fermentation.  There is no doubt that the ultimate failure of Xining's reform was closely related to this.  It is a pity that neither Emperor Zhao Xu nor Wang Anshi noticed it during this process, or in other words, they did not pay attention to it. The final result can be imagined.  Now the Green Seed Law has just begun to be implemented, and all problems have not yet been exposed.  Even though Lin Zhao knew that there would be some problems later, but without solid factual basis, what could he say?  Can the Zhao Guan family and Wang Xianggong listen to the current high-spirited and ambitious people? ???????????????? And this is not something that can be done by simply admonishing. There is a problem with the entire concept and model, and it is not easy to change it.  The most critical thing is that Lin Zhao hasn't thought of that much yet and only has a very vague idea. Although Yu Xuan's analysis is good, it is also quite superficial. It is difficult to draw a definite conclusion before it is verified.  To be honest, Yu Xuan himself is not that confident.  At this moment, Lin Zhao was also a little doubtful. Everything could only be verified by time and facts.  Most importantly, there are no concrete solutions.  Lin Zhao felt that this plan was for him.  During the implementation in Qiantang County, we try to avoid problems as much as possible, find the most suitable method, and strive to avoid problems here.  In the process of implementation, we must fully understand the Green Seedling Method. As for solutions or improvement methods, these are things for later.  Lin Zhao arranged: "We will keep a close eye on Qiantang County. We must pay attention to these two things you mentioned, and pay more attention to other aspects. Since it is an exam, we must not only make achievements, but also find problems" "Yes  !" Yu Xuan agreed in a deep voice.  After the Lantern Festival, the implementation of the Green Crops Law in Qiantang County was fully launched.  ¡°However, not many people came to receive the youth money, which was somewhat unexpected.  But after thinking about it, it makes sense.  Qiantang County is located in the southeastern water town with fertile land, making it a land of plenty.  Since the beginning of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, King Qian of Wu and Yue had carefully governed the thirteen states of Zhejiang and Zhejiang, and was not affected by the war.  On the contrary, King Qian also built seawalls and a series of agricultural water conservancy projects, which gave Hangzhou a very good agricultural foundation.  During the 100 years since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the Hangzhou area was also prosperous and stable, and the weather had always been good. The continuous autumn rain disaster like last year was a rare occurrence in a century.  Under this circumstance, the people in Qiantang County have a pretty good economic foundation, and their demand for young people's money is not that high.  It has to be said that Emperor Zhao Xu chose the wrong place to test.  He believed that two outstanding young talents, Lin Zhao and Cai Jing, whom he was very optimistic about, were in Hangzhou, and he hoped that they would open up the situation and achieve results, thus blocking Yuyou's mouth.  It¡¯s all about reusing the idea, but it ignores the most basic fact. The rich land is not suitable and is not that suitable.?Promote the young crop method.  On the contrary, places with poorer natural conditions and more disasters in the north are more suitable.  For example, Henan Road, Jingdong Road, and Huainan Road are better choices.  In those places where disasters are frequent and production conditions are poor, it is difficult for the people to have enough food and money. They often have a shortage of food and money, and they need money for green crops. They are also the main areas targeted by the Green Crops Law.  However, Hangzhou suffered heavy rain disaster last autumn, which seems to be within this category.  However, because Lin Zhao's disaster relief was very timely, the five consecutive months of disaster relief food distribution could help the people get through the most difficult moments and instantly reduce the demand for young crops money. After all, green crop money still has to pay interest. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Since we can buy cheap food, the people¡¯s response to this is relatively cold and average.  Since this is a prosperous land, most people's families have some savings, so they can survive a period of famine.  Lin Zhao did not expect such a situation to occur. He originally thought that the heavy rain disaster would make young people's money very popular, but in fact it was far less serious than imagined.  Yu Xuandao: "Young Master, there is another reason" As soon as such a situation occurred, Yu Xuan immediately started investigating, and he has already gained some results!  "What's wrong?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  Yu Xuan explained: "It's like this. When the Young Crops Law was enacted, in order to ensure that the green crop money released could be recovered, every five or ten households were required to be guaranteed, and the top households among them were required to be the guarantee. If  If the borrower cannot repay the principal and interest on time, he must have the guaranteed high-quality goods to repay it. "No one is willing to be the guarantee, right?" Lin Zhao understood the problem immediately. This is obviously related to the bank loans of later generations.  It's a truth.  If the relationship is not in place and you are absolutely assured, who would dare to guaranty other people easily?  If the other party fails to repay the loan, won't he have to bear a heavy debt himself?  Yu Xuantou said: "Yes, not many high-end households are willing, and the risk is still very high." "It is understandable that the family status and ability of the borrower are within their consideration, and they must be worried about the other party.  He was unable to return it, or he was malicious in refusing to return it, thereby harming himself, so he was unwilling to do this thankless thing." Lin Zhao fully understood this.  Although the folk customs in ancient times were simple and simple, in the face of money interests, wealth and life, the thoughts have been the same throughout the ages.  No one is willing to take risks for other people's needs. They do not need to borrow money and have no obligation to bear this huge risk loss. This is also a matter of course.  I don¡¯t know what Wang Anshi was thinking, how could he come up with such an idea?  Didn't Yi take it into consideration?  Didn't you consider other people's feelings?  And is it feasible in practice?  It seems that the title of Ao Xianggong is indeed true, and his thoughts are really paranoid and unique.  Lin Zhao suddenly realized that there are so many people who oppose the Qingmiao Law for no reason, and they are not just attacking for the sake of attacking. This may be one of them!  The content and measures of the Green Seed Law itself are good, but the existence of this clause will undoubtedly greatly weaken the effect.  Inadvertently, Lin Zhao began to doubt and waver about Wang Anshi's reform for the first time.  However, he did not realize that not only did this move not have the desired effect, but the harm was quite terrifying!  Such a result will inevitably make people dumbfounded.  "It's okay, Qiantang County will never force anything, just let nature take its course!" Lin Zhao sighed lightly. He didn't care about the so-called political achievements, but that didn't necessarily mean that he was a different person.  Yu Xuandao: "That's the truth, but there are still a group of people who need young people's money, but it seems that their insurance companies are not willing to guarantee it! Now many wealthy upper-class households are doing everything possible to find ways to disperse their property in order to avoid it  ¡± ¡° Alas, throughout the ages, people have always envied those who were rich and wealthy, but now, the situation has completely changed.  Do you all want to become poor yourself?  What's going on?  No matter when or what happens, once it starts to change in an abnormal direction, it means that there is a crisis lurking behind it "Let's find another way to deal with this matter. Although the court's laws allow it, I don't want to force it."  Those high-class households don't want to have their homes broken and their families destroyed because of this." "Yes!" Yu Xuantou agreed, admiring Lin Zhao's responsible attitude, but he was a little worried and said: "  But if this is the case, how should the officials and Xianggong Wang explain it? " "Don't worry about this. Since it is a trial, let it be. Don't do anything against your will, don't do anything that ignores the basics. This is  There is a way after all, don¡¯t worry!¡± Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t know if there are serious problems with the entire Qingmiao method and if there are any ways to improve it.  But now, only a small portion of the income is unsecured and unavailable.For a small amount of money, the whole problem is not difficult to solve!  For him, it may still be a good opportunity. An idea in Lin Zhao's mind is gradually taking shape!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 185 Shops and Farmers

    In early February, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun returned to Hangzhou from Jiangning!  I stayed with Lao Ru at home for a whole month, because I was thinking about Lin Zhao, and it was time to start working on some important things.  So the two women had to say goodbye to several elders with great reluctance and headed south to Qiantang County again.  Mrs. Meng agrees very much with this. Although she hopes that her granddaughter can be with her, she even hopes that her granddaughter can have a good home.  Youdao has been in love for a long time, so it is always good for her granddaughter to get along with Lin Zhao. She is very relieved.  Meng Ruoying once suggested that after the spring flowers bloom, she would pick up a few old people to come to Hangzhou. Old Meng seemed to be a little moved.  But Gu Qi didn't seem to have that intention. She was unwilling to leave Jiang Ning on the excuse that her two children were too young.  In desperation, I had to give up!  When they returned to Qiantang County, Lin Zhao personally went to the canal pier to greet them.  It was only a month since they had seen each other, but when Meng Ruoying saw Lin Zhao, tears could not help but well up in her eyes.  It is true that not seeing each other for one day is like three autumns apart, and we miss each other very much. That feeling is a kind of happy torture.  If he had not taken care of coming and going on the dock, he would have lost his patience and thrown himself into Lin Zhao's arms.  "I'm back, the spring is bright and beautiful, don't cry!" Lin Zhao joked with a smile, and Meng Ruoying burst into laughter.  "Is everything okay at home? Are the elders in good health? What about the two little guys?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile.  Meng Ruoying nodded and said, "Everyone is fine. They are all in good health. It's just that you didn't go back. It's inevitable that I'm a little regretful. But they like the gifts you brought back!" "Well, I'll try to find time to go back to visit them this year!" Lin Zhao was also helpless,  I have decided that no matter how busy this year I will go back to visit a few veterans.  "It's time to go back," Gu Yuelun said with a smile. "Xiao Yangu is already calling for my brother" "Brother" Lin Zhao hesitated for a moment, and then he couldn't laugh or cry!  Little Aguda¡¯s father, Wanyan Qilibo, was only in his early thirties. He had fought alongside him, so he treated him like a brother.  According to this seniority, the little guy should call himself uncle.  However, he is no longer Wanyan Aguda, but Yan Gu who grew up with his little cousin.  ¡°Forget it, give him face, it¡¯s up to him whether to call him uncle or brother.  He has lost the opportunity to become Jin Taizu, so he should be compensated in terms of title.  "Okay, I will try my best!" Gu Yuelun avoided Meng Ruoying and secretly walked up to Lin Zhao and said in Lin Zhao's ear: "Dad said that he wants you and sister-in-law to have a baby soon" "Uh" He just got old.  Son, now you want to be a grandpa again?  Uncle is really anxious.  Just like that, wouldn't it make the two little guys cheaper and become little uncles?  "Okay, I'll keep working hard!" That's what he said, but Lin Zhao knew that he might not get what he wanted in the short term.  Mu Sihong's physical condition is not good and she is not suitable to have children until she recovers.  Anyway, I am still young, so there is no need to worry.  "Okay, let's go back. Even though it's already February, it's still a bit cold in spring!" As he spoke, Lin Zhao took Meng Ruoying's hand and the three of them got on the carriage together!  "Ruoying, we have to get started on the tea and cotton matters!" Lin Zhao said softly on the carriage.  Meng Ruoying said: "Yes, that's why I rushed back from Jiangning!" Lin Zhaodao: "It takes time for tea trees to grow, so you don't have to worry about it. Cotton can be the main product this year" "Well, what do you plan to do?  Will we start producing cotton cloth this year?" Meng Ruoying speculated on Lin Zhao's thoughts. In terms of business, Lin Zhao's ideas were often unexpected, but the results were quite good.  "No, it's too fast. People are already accustomed to silk and linen. Although cotton is good, they may not like it. But we can try to make a small amount and see how people accept it." Lin Zhao said: "This year  When growing cotton, we mainly focus on cotton-padded clothes and quilts! " "It's good, the quilts are very warm in winter, so there will definitely be people who like them!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "The yield of cotton is not high now, and quilts are a good thing!  "So now we should take the high-end route and start from the top." "The high-end route?" Meng Ruoying was a little surprised and didn't know what Lin Zhao was doing!  Lin Zhaodao: "You don't know yet. Before the official festival, I sent several sets to Bianjing. They were sent to the palace as gifts for the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and the officials. I believe they will experience it after they experience it."  , I will like it very much." "Cousin Gao Ming, I like it in the palace, it is only a matter of time before it spreads among the people!" Gu Yuelun is now more and more knowledgeable in business.  "That's natural, let the Empress Dowager advertise for us, and we'll guarantee that quilts will sell well in Bianjing next year! And that's not all, cotton is a good thing, and it will be used throughout the country.??The promotion of planting in the Song Dynasty was a good thing that benefited the country and the people. Only the emperor could do this. Let us know the benefits of cotton now, and everything will be easy in the future.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "So we will plant more cotton this year!"  " "But the land we prepared in advance was limited, and our energy was limited last year. We didn't expect so much at the time, and I was afraid we wouldn't be able to plant much" Meng Ruoying couldn't help but worry, and some things were unexpected. Last year, he was exhausted by food matters.  , how can you be so considerate! "It's okay, it doesn't matter!  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I have a new idea, and it's not just business, but also connected with government affairs" "Uh, business and government affairs" Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were both a little confused. They didn't know what Lin Zhao was doing.  Do you have any novel ideas? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Qiantang County doesn¡¯t have a lot of money to apply for young crops, but there are still some.  A small number of people think that young people's money is very necessary for them, but when they apply, they find it is difficult because few high-income households are willing to guarantee it. Faced with these people who have meager assets and weak repayment ability, they often find it difficult to apply for it.  How dare you lend them food easily? What if you don¡¯t pay it back? Another shortcoming of the Qingmiao Law is exposed. The existence of Qingmiao Money actually replaces private loans at high interest rates.  The object of exploitation has not changed, but the exploiter has changed from big landlords to the state. If the people borrow the money from the landlords and cannot return it on time, the land will be occupied by the landowners, and the farmers can only rent the land from the landlords and become tenant farmers.  , we must know that the peasants are the main tax paying group in the feudal dynasty, so the final result of this kind of land annexation will be a decrease in the fiscal revenue of the feudal dynasty. This is a fundamental contradiction. Wang Anshi's implementation of the Green Crops Law is an important purpose.  The state should replace the role of big landowners to curb annexation. But on some issues, difficulties arise immediately. What should we do if the people cannot pay back the loans and interest?  ? But in this way, the fact that the farmers are bankrupt and reduced has not changed. So they want to guarantee their income, but the real upper-class households do not need the young people's money and are unwilling to guarantee it, so a very messy situation arises.  People who want to borrow money cannot get it, and people who don¡¯t need it are forced to borrow money. Many high-class households are originally very wealthy, but they are forced to become insured, and they continue to suffer losses because other people cannot repay their loans.  Gradually becoming poor, or even going bankrupt! For these upper-class households, it was an unforeseen disaster. Wang Anshi's reforms had a very good effect. The government's fiscal revenue gradually increased, but it did not work well under the distorted implementation.  It is not a case of putting the cart before the horse and squandering the wealth. It is not known whether the poor households have become rich because of the young people's money to tide over the difficulties, but it is obvious that there are many high-income households who have gone bankrupt for no reason. The poor have not become rich, but the rich have become poorer.  A large part of the money went into the national treasury. This was also the question that Wang Anshi and Sima Guang had been arguing for a long time. Wang Yu asked Lin Zhao whether the wealth should be hidden in the people or in the country. In short, everything became a little weird.  It¡¯s unnatural. And this change has already begun, and it is already very common in other states and counties. Because Qiantang County and County Magistrate Lin did not use force to implement Qingmiao Money, there is no serious situation for the time being.  The subject of paying taxes, so why undermine his existence because of it?  Lin Zhao is not willing to do this kind of thing of sacrificing the basics and destroying the Great Wall!  So I decided to find another way to guarantee the loan.  There are indeed some people in Qiantang County who can't get over the blame, such as Chen San's family. They are eagerly waiting for the arrival of young crops money, but due to guarantee issues, they have been unable to implement it.  They were already a little anxious waiting, and their lives were almost unsustainable.  But what should we do about the guarantee issue?  Why doesn't the county magistrate find a guarantee for himself?  I got the news from relatives in Fuyang County that as long as you have the money to borrow money, you don't have to worry about the guarantee at all. All the procedures can be completed and there will be no problems.  The government has already taken care of it, but when we arrived in Qiantang County, how did this matter change?  Why has there been no movement for so long?  Chen San even wanted to go to the county government office to play the big drum and go in personally to ask the county magistrate.  Finally, under the dissuasion of the family, the idea was given up.  But you can¡¯t keep waiting like this, right?  There must be a way!  Chen San was really anxious and wanted to get the money as soon as possible.  As for how to repay the loan, he didn't seem to have thought about it at all, and subconsciously thought of a guarantee At this moment, a group of people entered their village.  Judging from the costumes and team size,It can be judged that it must be someone from the government.  Chen San is very excited. Is the Qingmiao money going to be distributed?  But the facts disappointed him, and they soon discovered that what the county magistrate brought was not young crop money, but a model called adding shops to farmers

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 186, Cotton Field Promotion

    Shops and farmers!  This is the method Lin Zhao came up with, learning from the later company-plus-farmer model!  It can be seen that most of these people are from poor backgrounds and their lives must be very tight. Their repayment ability is self-evident.  //Free e-book download //Without a guarantor, Changpingcang did not dare to lend them food.  As for disaster relief, the amount is already huge and has been extended from the three months stipulated by the court to five months.  This was unique in the Song Dynasty. Such relief would end sooner or later. After all, it was not a long-term solution.  So we must think of a way that can not only help them, but also profit from it and form a virtuous development cycle.  After much thought, Lin Zhao came up with this idea!  This year they plan to promote cotton cultivation on a large scale, but the land purchased is limited and they cannot grow much at all.  What's more, growing cotton requires a lot of manpower. It is not easy to support full operation, and the scale will be limited.  Is there any way to resolve this contradiction? ????????????????????????? Because of the matter of the guarantor of the youth¡¯s money, the two issues were intertwined, which was originally very helpless and annoying.  If there happens to be such an opportunity, wouldn't the problem be solved if the two things come together?  And it¡¯s the best of both worlds!  Lin Zhao thought that he could mobilize these people who wanted to receive money for young crops to make a living to grow cotton!  That¡¯s right, that¡¯s it! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out can be purchased by the Mengshi Trading Company, while the Qiantang County Government will participate in the entire process and preside over the mediation.  To put it bluntly, it was Meng's Trading Company negotiating with the people.  It's like signing an agreement.  One is responsible for growing cotton.  One is responsible for harvesting cotton, which belongs to the targeted acquisition model!  "Cotton, what is this?" Chen San had exactly the same mentality as the people in the village and was very curious.  Looking at the fruit samples brought by Lin Zhao, everyone's eyes widened with curiosity.  A ball of velvet-like stuff, light and soft, can fly into the sky with just one breath.  It's that snow-white look.  It looks and feels very good.  "Is this cotton?" Chen San looked at the cotton sample doubtfully and asked, "Can this thing be eaten?" "No, this is not food, but a cash cropah, no" Lin Zhao explained  Said: "This thing is similar to silk floss and linen. It can be used to make cloth" "Cloth?" The villagers were even more curious. How could such a soft and light thing be used to make cloth?  The fabric made will also be like this. If it looks like this, can it be worn?  Many people are skeptical.  I was full of doubts about this, and it seemed a little difficult to accept it for a while.  Lin Zhao fully understood this.  After all, it is a new crop that ordinary people have never seen before, so it is normal to have concerns.  Especially for farmers in ancient times, the first thing they thought of was one word - eat!  When we meet each other, the first thing someone will ask is, can this thing be eaten?  For them, food is always the most important thing.  So if the government asked them to plant rice, they would definitely agree without saying a word, but cotton is another matter "My Lord County Magistrate, you want me to plant thiscotton?" Chen San was doubtful.  .  Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "Yes, I hope you can grow cotton this year!" "This thing can't be used as food, or" Chen San changed the subject and asked: "Your Excellency, County Magistrate, why do we  Why can't the money for young crops be released? " "Because of the lack of guarantors, Chang Pingcang dare not release money and food easily" Lin Zhao also knew in his heart that these people were really anxious.  "There is no shortage of guarantors. The Wang family at the east end of the village is a high-class household. We can definitely ask him to guaranty us!" Lin Zhao was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that this happy man was so concerned about young people's money that he didn't want to hear how much he said.  Say, ask about it directly.  Lin Zhao asked with a smile: "Have you asked the Wang family if they are willing to vouch for you? Can you return it according to the guarantee?"  Chen San said: "As long as the county magistrate has spoken, the Wang family will definitely guarantee it. When we harvest the grain in the autumn, we will naturally return it with interest!" Lin Zhao was dumbfounded. He asked to veto the forced apportionment, unwilling to let it go.  The upper-class households are in trouble, suffer losses, and even go bankrupt.  But I never expected that ordinary poor people would take aim at them and actually ask the government to come forward and ask for guarantees for them. What is going on?  As for the return, what Chen San said was clear and stern, but the second half of his sentence was obviously unconfident, and some things were already clear at a glance.  At this time, some people's consciousness has become stronger and stronger. Many people want toThey take advantage of this opportunity, but hesitate to take responsibility.  "But the court has regulations and cannot force apportionment. If the Wang family is unwilling, I can't ask them for anything" Lin Zhao still explained to the villagers calmly.  "But this is the case in Fuyang County. As long as the government opens its mouth, the top households will come forward to guarantee it" Chen San seemed a little unconvinced, or a little unwilling.  Lin Zhao's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Fuyang County is also a county under Hangzhou. It is on the same level as Qiantang County and is slightly less wealthy.  Because Emperor Zhao Xu suddenly issued an order to expand the scope of the Green Miao Law from the two counties of Qiantang and Yuhang to the entire Zhejiang Road.  Fuyang County is naturally among them, and it is in full swing now, but I didn¡¯t expect that such forced apportionment has already occurred.  In fact, there is no precise definition of this matter, but officials do not have confidant requirements, but they can use many indirect means to force the upper-class households to make concessions What is even more helpless is that ordinary people see it in their eyes and greatly agree with it.  The upper-class households do not show much gratitude, but instead think that this is a matter of course. This is of course frustrating.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Fuyang is Fuyang, and this is Qiantang County. This county does not have such regulations" "But" Seeing the county magistrate speaking so firmly, Chen San swallowed his words again.  Ling seemed a little angry.  No matter what, a common man is still very afraid of officials.  "Without the money for young crops, I'm afraid we won't be able to survive this lean period. As you know, Mr. County Magistrate, we suffered from floods last year and almost lost everything" Was the relationship was in vain before?  Lin Zhao was very helpless. Didn't he even give them a solution? He didn't listen at all and kept complaining Lin Xu said: "The government knows about your difficulties. I am here today to help you solve them.  Difficulty! The solution is to grow cotton! " "Growing cotton?" Many people were just watching the fun and didn't take it as a serious matter, so they were naturally murmuring.  There are still many people who don't want to believe it. After all, they have never seen it before, so they have a natural repulsion.  However, careful people discovered that Magistrate Lin was so serious about his affairs. Could it be that the head of the county was joking when he came to this poor village?  Maybe there is something special about this cotton, let¡¯s take a look first!  Lin Xu smiled and said: "I know what you are worried about. It is true that cotton cannot be eaten, but cotton can also be sold for money. As long as you have money, what can't you buy? It doesn't matter how much food you want! Of course  , If you are not at ease, then we can just exchange cotton for food!" "May I ask the county magistrate, what is the explanation?" Some people are already interested.  Lin Zhao saw this, smiled knowingly, and shouted: "I will provide you with cotton seeds, or send someone to teach you how to plant and pick cotton. After the harvest is harvested in the fall, Meng's Trading Company will come to buy it, don't worry  Yes, with the government guarantee, nothing will go wrong!" "What about the purchase price?" Someone asked about the most important part.  Lin Zhaodao: "We have not decided on the specific price. Is this good? Based on the market price of grain, the purchase price of cotton will be two or three times the price of grain. How about it? But so far, the cotton yield record per mu  It¡¯s not very detailed. Okay, based on your output per acre, how about twice the amount of grain produced per acre today after the cotton purchase? Of course, if someone wants ready-made copper coins, that¡¯s no problem!¡±  At this point, it¡¯s self-evident how generous the conditions are.  Originally, many people still had worries and doubts, but now it is clear.  It¡¯s like the government is here to send money and food. As long as you are willing to grow cotton, you will be able to get twice the income from the food per mu in the future?  Where can I find such good things?  Twice the grain produced per mu?  Thinking about it makes me happy. It is basically a sure profit, not a loss, and a huge profit.  As for this cotton, who cares?  As long as someone is willing to give money, what can't be planted?  In contrast, with such a promise, who would still think about young people¡¯s money?  After all, that thing also has a 20% interest rate. At that time, only 80% of the grain can be harvested. Now that it is better, you can get 20% of the income.  These villagers are not stupid. Who would refuse such a good thing?  "My Lord County Magistrate, are you telling the truth? You won't deceive us then, right?" Many people also have such worries.  Lin Zhao shook his head with a smile and said: "No, the county government will participate in the hosting and promise you that the money will be given in full and we can sign the contract!!" "Well, we have planted this cotton" The villagers happily said  I agreed. This is what the county magistrate personally promised.Love, can it still be wrong?  The promotion of cotton planting is the first step. Although the cost is high, Lin Zhao feels that it doesn't matter, it is worth it.  Only in this way can those people be tempted to participate.  As long as you take the first step in this kind of thing, it will be much easier later.  "Isn't it just twice the food? Meng's Trading Company can afford it."  Now we are waiting for autumn, when the white cotton fields are harvested!  (To be continued¡­

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 187: Ashamed of being inferior to "Grand Master Cai"

    "Sir, is twice the yield per mu too high? Are you talking about the yield per mu of grain?" The luggage steward of the Meng family merchant who followed him couldn't help but was speechless. When the master made such a promise to the villagers, he  This started to make me feel a little uncomfortable.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "What are you afraid of? It's just money and food. Just give it. You know, there is return only if you invest. After waiting for the autumn harvest, we will definitely be able to earn back the money." "In fact, there is no need to give them so much money and food.  , they will also be willing" Manager Li said in a low voice. This guy has become a habit of calculating carefully, and he is also a bit stingy.  Lin Zhao just smiled lightly and said nothing. He never cared about money.  You must have a long-term perspective when doing things, why worry about temporary gains and losses?  Manager Li doesn't understand this, so he can only be a manager!  Lin Zhao ordered: "You have to follow up and be responsible for this matter. You can do whatever I arrange. You must not make your own decisions. If something goes wrong, you are the only one to ask!" Lin Zhao was also worried that these people had no overall idea of ??the overall situation.  Being greedy delayed important events!  "Yes, yes, I know!" Manager Li didn't expect Lin Zhao to be so strict, so he immediately agreed and didn't dare to say a word about anything else.  "Just remember!" After arranging this matter, Lin Zhao is now waiting to see the results.  There is also a major issue as to how to explain it to Emperor Zhao Xu of Bianjing and Prime Minister Wang Anshi.  I hope there is good news here and it will be easier to talk about it then!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Qiantang County is growing cotton?" When hearing the news, Cai Jing was a little surprised, or a little baffled.  Read the full text of Wonderful Peach Luck.  "Yes! I heard that Lin Zhao has developed a model called shops plus farmers, which allows ordinary people to grow cotton. After harvesting in the autumn, Meng's Trading Company will recycle it at a unified price." Cai Jing returned to his hometown in Fujian this time to visit relatives and brought  Meet Cai He, a brother of the same clan, as his confidant master!  This era.  You must have people you can completely trust to do things, and clan members are undoubtedly the first choice.  "Cotton, what exactly is this thing? Why have you never heard of it?" Cai Jing was completely confused and couldn't figure it out. This name felt very strange for the first time.  Cai He said: "It is said that this thing was brought by the big cannibal from Tianzhu!"  .  It¡¯s no longer surprising to come into contact with crops from overseas.  "It is said that this cotton is white and very soft, like snowflake velvet. It seems that it can be used to weave cloth!" Cai He told Cai Jing all the novel things he heard.  Weaving?  Although Cai Jing was curious, he had no understanding of these things and could only be confused.  I have no idea what kind of medicine Lin Zhao sells in Gourd.  Cai He said: "No one has seen what the cotton looks like when it grows. As for its use, it can only be heard from hearsay. But Lin Zhao seemed to attach great importance to this and gave him twice the amount of grain per mu. With such a huge profit, Qiantang County  The farmers are very attracted, and there are really many people participating. "Cotton used to be only used as ornamental flowers in the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion, and all other planting was carried out by big cannibals.  It's completely normal that no one else has seen it.  "From this point of view, this cotton is really extraordinary. Let's take a look first. Lin Dongyang has so many extraordinary things that we can't learn from." Although Cai Jing has the talent of being the number one scholar, in front of Lin Zhao,  Always inferior.  At the beginning, Cai Jing was still a little unhappy.  There is an unwillingness to admit defeat in my bones.  But after a long time, I can clearly feel that other people's abilities are indeed much stronger than mine, so there are some things that I can't admit.  The subtle jealousy in Cai Yuanchang's heart began to turn into admiration.  Especially last time, when Lin Zhao was in trouble internally and externally, he still found a way to care about himself and not to hurt himself.  The approach was very generous.  It was precisely because of this incident that Cai Jing's affection for Lin Zhao skyrocketed.  At the same time, Cai Jing also considered a very practical issue. Lin Zhao was favored by Emperor Zhao Xu and Prime Minister Wang Anshi, and had good relations with Hangzhou magistrate Zhao Peng and general judge Su Shi.  Such good connections.  With such a bright future, having a good relationship with Lin Zhao will be of great benefit to his career.  How else could Cai Jing become the leader of the Six Thieves and a traitor who would go down in history?  Some qualities and concepts are already possessed early on.  Being the number one scholar is a good start, and the county magistrate is the starting point. He has already established a lofty ambition in his heart. He will definitely join the cabinet and worship the prime minister in the future, and he will be a very popular minister!  "What about the situation of Qiantang County's Young Crops Law?" This is the question that Cai Jing is most concerned about.  Cai He said in a deep voice: "The general situation is the same as ours. The demand for young money is not very high, so the people participating are not??A lot.  " Cai Jing was helpless about this. He and Lin Zhao encountered the same situation and were quite distressed. Especially the failure of the Qingmiao Law to be implemented smoothly made him even more anxious. He was the top scholar in the new department, but it was still a bit difficult to be a county magistrate from the beginning.  Afterwards, Cai Jing knew very well that the more special and unusual the appointment, the more attention he would receive. In addition, with the Qingmiao method, there were countless pairs of eyes in the world staring at him.  The expectations and attention of the family, if the performance is not good and the officials are disappointed Whether it is to repay the kindness of acquaintance or for his own future, such a situation is not allowed, so Cai Jing is under a lot of pressure to be the emperor!  After Zhao Xu selected Yuhang County as the trial site for the Green Seed Law, Cai Jing was particularly focused on achieving results. He has been implementing it since last autumn, but the effect did not seem to be very obvious last year.  It was just a joke, but it was definitely very formal this year. But the effect was still not very good, which made Cai Jing a little anxious. He had encountered all the problems Lin Zhao had, so he paid special attention to Lin Zhao's actions.  Let¡¯s look at how the more experienced Lin Zhao solves these problems and learn from them. In comparison, he is a bit immature and too inexperienced! Cai He continued: ¡°But Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t seem to be in a hurry at all.  , He seemed to be indifferent to the fact that there were not many people borrowing money from Qingmiao, and strictly prohibited forced apportionment.  To be honest, even the petty officials in Qiantang County are a little anxious. After all, the Qingmiao Law has not been implemented for a long time, and they have no oil and water" When he said this, Cai He looked at Cai Jing intentionally or unintentionally, because of this  This thing is also very common in Yuhang County. Sure enough, Cai Jing's expression was slightly unnatural. He didn't know exactly what the officials in Yuhang County did, but he still knew it.  How about it? If the water is clear, there will be no fish. It seems unrealistic for him to rely on these people to help him without getting some benefits. Cai Jing is also quite helpless about this. More importantly, this is the only way.  The implementation of the Green Seed Law is not affected, which is something Cai Wei values. Therefore, he does not have the courage of Lin Zhao to force the apportionment, which he cannot do! "What is the situation of the guarantor in Qiantang County?  "Cai Jing sighed lightly, this is another problem. Cai He said: "Like us, not many people are willing to come forward as guarantors, and the upper-class households avoid it.  Lin Zhao also did not force this point. In order to solve the needs of the few borrowers, he asked the Meng family to appear and initiate this cotton planting move.  " Is he not anxious at all? This strong curiosity arose in Cai Jing's heart again. The issue of guarantees for upper-class households has become a focus in all areas where the Young Crops Law is implemented, and many officials are worried about it. Some states and counties  , the officials had no choice but to force the upper-class households to vouch for others. The method was very tough, which has caused a lot of complaints, and many tragedies have occurred as a result, such as in neighboring Fuyang County. At this point, Cai Jing is still okay.  Yes, it is not very extreme. Cai Jing himself is not directly involved, but what will his people do? In order to achieve results, the officials in Yuhang County will not be so obvious and direct when doing things, but they will do so openly and covertly.  They will use various means to hint. How dare ordinary people go against the government? Under the hints and instructions of the officials, they have to give in. In fact, it is still a deformed threat, but it is not very obvious, but it is still there after all.  Cai Jing has always turned a blind eye to this, with an attitude of acquiescence and even connivance. Because only in this way can the Green Seeding Law be implemented smoothly, and this is also the political achievement he needs.  With such helplessness, after becoming the top scholar in a new subject and becoming an official, he discovered that the reality is cruel and completely different from the benevolent, clear and bright world in the book. As for the benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust taught in the sages' books, it is not completely feasible in reality.  People must know how to be flexible, otherwise it will be really difficult to continue on this road. This is Cai Jing's biggest experience since he became an official. But he finally can't be as free and easy as Lin Zhao. He thought he could learn some methods from Qiantang County, but now it seems.  Come on, that won't work at all. He doesn't have the financial support of the Meng family, and he doesn't even have a magical thing like cotton. He doesn't even know what Lin Zhao's ultimate goal is! What's more important is Lin Zhao's mentality.  This method may be able to solve the current situation, but the implementation of the Green Seed Law will undoubtedly be delayed. How should he deal with the officials and Prime Minister Wang? Cai Jing feels that this problem is very serious and very embarrassing, but Lin Zhao seems not to care at all.  This is the difference between him and Lin Zhao, and the reason why he is not as good as Lin Zhao  Cai Jing couldn¡¯t help but sigh, what should we do?  At the same time, he also admired Lin Zhao very much, and had a vague urge to learn more from Lin Zhao.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. 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 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 188: Unexpected Disappointment of Magistrate Lin

    On the issue of the promotion of Qingmiao, Lin Zhao was very strict and resolute; Cai Jing was very embarrassed and turned a blind eye, but other officials in Hangzhou were different.  Time has entered April and May of the third year of Xining. The weather is getting hotter and the summer harvest has begun.  A lot of money has been released for young crops in various places, and everyone is eagerly waiting for the settlement after the summer harvest!  In Hangzhou, the atmosphere is particularly tense.  Because of the continuous autumn rain last year, autumn plowing and planting were delayed, and the sowing situation may not be as normal as normal.  Therefore, the summer harvest situation in Hangzhou this year must be pitiful, and a poor harvest is certain.  But the return of the youth money is indeed a big issue, especially in the first year of the implementation of the Youth Law, which attracted special attention.  What's more, this is a return of principal and interest. Officials at all levels are particularly concerned about profits, so no one dares to be careless.  Logically speaking, 20% interest seems like a lot, but compared to those big landowners, the situation is still better, and the people can afford it.  The Green Crops Law policy itself is still very favorable, and Wang Anshi is full of expectations for it, hoping that this move can not only curb the problem of land annexation, but also increase fiscal revenue.  The idea is good, but it is difficult to implement it. Especially in Hangzhou, which suffered from floods last year and had an obvious food shortage, this problem has become more acute.  The people have survived the most difficult time with the help of disaster relief food and young crops provided by the prefecture and county, but in fact the most difficult day has not yet come.  Because with the summer harvest coming, we can finally harvest a small amount of food, but before we can feel happy, it is time to return the food to the court, with interest.  If it was a good harvest year, this would be nothing, but noweverything is different!  For the relatively wealthy and well-to-do families, it may not matter, and it will be over with gritted teeth, but for ordinary people.  It's a little bit fatal.  Because once the food is returned, they will face a lack of food rations before the autumn harvest, and their lives will still be unsustainable.  But the local officials of the imperial court don't care about him. They care more about their own political achievements. The food they release must be taken back.  So this coercive method was used. After all, it is only natural to pay back debts and take back food.  What can you do if the local officials do this? What's more, in that era, how could ordinary people fight against the government? With no choice but to hand over the food, their lives fell into hardship again.  This feeling of huge gap is really uncomfortable!  It just gave them hope.  In an instant, their hopes were destroyed and they were forced into a desperate situation. Who can feel better? So these people began to complain, and they were even more disdainful and dissatisfied with the so-called Green Seedling Law of the court, and all kinds of negative emotions began.  Brewing bursts out.  When they first received money and food, they were filled with joy.  But now, it's a completely different feeling.  There is also a group of people who had no intention of borrowing money from the government.  Because their family background is relatively strong, they can survive the current difficulties.  But because some officials in the imperial court, in order to pursue political achievements, forcibly apportioned the money, you have to borrow it even if you don¡¯t want to!  The government's idea is very good, these are wealthy families.  You can afford to pay it back after borrowing it, and you don't have to worry about recycling it at that time. The profit is completely guaranteed, and you don't have to pay more. For such a good thing, the local officials are naturally willing to take advantage of the opportunity.  Therefore, the figures in the accounts of the implementation of the Green Crops Law are very objective, but for these ordinary people who are forced to pay, it is very depressing.  They obviously don't need to borrow money or food.  After the harvest, all the food is yours.  But now, they have to lose 20% of the interest money for no reason.  After a year of hard work, 20% of the money was given away.  Who can feel better? They don¡¯t know that this is the local government acting haphazardly and implementing it out of shape, and they all believe that this newly introduced green seedling law is harming people.  Wang Anshi would never have imagined that the Qingmiao Dharma Association, which was so perfectly designed and well-intentioned, would turn out to be like this, causing the common people to suffer so much, and its reputation among the people would be extremely bad!  It's even resentment and resistance. This emotion has been growing from the beginning!  Of course, the most painful ones should belong to those upper-class households.  According to the provisions of the Young Crops Law, five or ten households are one guarantee, among which the wealthy and upper-class households act as guarantors and serve as guarantors for the people who borrow money.  The original intention of the court is very clear, to help each other. If the borrower is unable to repay, there is still a guarantor, so that the money and grain released will not be unrecoverable.  This provision was unreasonable from the beginning.  But Wang Anshi was completely unaware of it, directly ignoring human nature and the dissatisfaction and opposition of the upper class households.  After the summer harvest, it is time to collect debts.  On the ground in Hangzhou, due to famine, many people cannot afford to pay back the principal and interest of their young crops.  Some of them are deliberately delayed because there is not much left after returning them.?Or Shaohua.  Of course, there is also a part of it that is a deliberate and malicious delay.  People who usually borrow money are very scattered. If you want to recover the principal and interest from these people, it is time-consuming, laborious and thankless.  The local officials were not willing to waste this effort, and the pressure from above was tight. For the sake of convenience, they all targeted the high-class households who provided guarantees.  But this approach is completely unreasonable for these upper-class households.  They didn't borrow a penny or a grain of rice, but they had to pay so much for nothing. The boss must be unwilling to do so.  How can the local officials be willing to reason with them, because with the existence of a guarantee, they can take back the money and food by force.  These innocent upper-class households deserved their misfortune and therefore paid a lot of money and food.  The government also politely left a message asking them to go to the people who owed money to collect the debt.  The government can be unreasonable and use coercive measures, but what about ordinary people? Let these high-class households collect their debts. Maybe they can recover some, but most of the time they become bad debts.  Some people are unwilling to return it, while others seriously cannot afford it.  The upper-class households are destined to suffer losses for no reason. In their eyes, the Qingmiao Law is completely plundering them, which they hate deeply.  So from the very beginning, the common people were hostile to the Qingmiao Law and were very disgusted with it.  But what's the use of resentment? Their opinions were directly eliminated in the gust of wind!  Zhao Nona, the magistrate of Hangzhou, was not very optimistic about the Qingmiao Law before that. When he was in Bianjing, he opposed it together with Sima Guang and others.  He left Bianjing and came to serve as the magistrate of Hangzhou, which was somewhat related to this.  Even so, he did not realize how serious the harm of the Green Seed Law would be.  But now, when I saw it with my own eyes, I realized that the situation was far beyond imagination.  Now he understands that Sima Guang's worries are not wrong at all, and his persistence is not wrong either.  The contents of the Green Crops Law may be very good, but as many people worry, there are many problems in the implementation process.  Hangzhou has eight counties under its jurisdiction, six of which are in chaos. Only Qiantang and Yuhang are in a slightly better situation.  The situation is best in Qiantang County. It can be said that Lin Zhao has not implemented the payment of young crop money at all.  Instead, it was replaced by the model of disaster relief food and shops adding pus.  At this moment, the summer harvest in Qiantang County is proceeding normally. As for the people who were supposed to borrow money, they are now planting cotton wholeheartedly!  Lin Zhao asked those big eaters to guide a group of cotton planting experts, and then spread the planting skills to various villages.  Seeing that the cotton leaves in the field were growing green, and green fruits had appeared one by one, someone curiously opened them and found that they were really immature velvet, which was really inedible.  But it doesn¡¯t matter. Although these crops that have never been seen before can¡¯t be eaten, someone pays them.  Meng's Trading Company has paid him half of the grain in advance, so that they can survive the most difficult time safely and are definitely happier than the people in other counties.  As for the remaining part, it will be paid separately after the cotton is picked in the fall.  Half of the deposit was paid, and the large amount of money had completely reassured these people.  Each one of them studied hard with the technicians and took good care of the crops in the fields, just waiting for the autumn to receive additional money and grain.  Therefore, the people in Qiantang County are definitely the happiest, and they are unparalleled happiness.  Relatively speaking, Lin Zhao seems to be under the least pressure.  However, Lin Zhao felt uncomfortable and did not feel the slightest bit lucky because he had witnessed the entire situation in Hangzhou.  Lin Zhao has completely seen all kinds of forced apportionments, all kinds of unethical behaviors, as well as the people's reactions and adverse effects.  He didn't know it by looking at it, but he was shocked when he saw it. When he observed and understood it, he felt extremely uncomfortable.  Although all this seemed to have nothing to do with him, Lin Zhao felt a different kind of disappointment in his heart.  Yes, very disappointed!  After his rebirth, he had always been interested in Wang Anshi's talents, hoping that Wang Anshi's reforms would make the country strong and prevent foreign invasion and death, especially the tragic shame of Jingkang.  So he has been trying every means to help Wang Anshi and provide more support, and was even identified as a member of the new party due to various circumstances.  In fact, Lin Zhao is indeed more inclined to the new law and has paid a lot for it.  But today, Lin Zhao's thoughts began to waver. The reality was so cruel, and the blow to him was not that big!  A different kind of loss arose in my heart, and I started to feel a little disappointed!  Did Wang Anshi's reform, which went down in history, fail from the beginning? Maybe it was because he didn't understand it clearly before and had no precautions, but what about now? Do we have to sit idly by and let the reform continue in such a distorted way? Lin Zhao felt,  Maybe you should do something

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 189: High Hopes from Wang Xianggong

    Lin Zhao is not the only one who is disappointed, Cai Jing has exactly the same feeling!  If Qiantang County has effectively put an end to compulsory apportionment due to its strict requirements, the implementation of the Young Crops Law has also been a formality and has not been implemented in practice, thus avoiding a disaster.  The situation in Qiantang County is the best, and Lin Zhao is the easiest!  Because of Cai Jing¡¯s embarrassment and wait-and-see, although forced apportionment in Yuhang County did occur, the number was relatively small, so the losses suffered were relatively limited.  In addition, Yuhang County is relatively wealthy, so the impact is not that serious!  In the same situation, Cai Jing began to have other views on the reform and was slightly shaken!  In the original history, Cai Jing was a loyal member of the New Party and a staunch follower of Wang Anshi.  Since the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty, party struggles have become increasingly fierce, and the patterns and methods of competition have become extremely extreme.  During the Yuanfeng period, the thirty-eight-year-old Song Shenzong Zhao Xu died young, and his young son Song Zhezong came to the throne. At that time, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao assisted the government.  As soon as Gao Taotao secured power, he immediately appointed Sima Guang, the number one figure of the old party, as prime minister.  Sima Niu is worthy of being Sima Niu. He has been opposing Wang Anshi's new law for many years and has never wavered. He seems to be holding his breath in his heart.  So as soon as he came to power, he abolished all the new laws enacted by Wang Anshi!  That¡¯s right, everything, good or bad, will be beaten to death with one stick.  Su Shi sighed after hearing the news at that time. In fact, some contents in Xining's reform are still desirable, and these can be retained.  But Sima Guang turned a deaf ear and abolished them all.  It has to be said that Sima Niu set a very bad precedent here. From then on, the struggle between the old and the new parties became a bit out of line, reaching the point where it would never end.  So after Gao Taotao died and Song Zhezong came to power, the new law was restored again.  It happened over and over again.  always like this.  The solid foundation of the Song Dynasty for hundreds of years was greatly consumed by this kind of perverted internal fighting, and it gradually went downhill.  Some people say that the Song Dynasty did not die from the Jurchens, but from party strife. This is somewhat true.  Later, Zhezong of the Song Dynasty died without a son, and Huizong of the Song Dynasty came to the throne and appointed Cai Jing to take charge of the overall situation.  The new law was immediately restored.  It can be seen that the struggle surrounding Xining's reform lasted for three generations of emperors and the last decades of the Song Dynasty.  At the same time, it can also prove Cai Jing¡¯s confidence and support for the new law.  But because of Lin Zhao¡¯s appearance, Cai Jing¡¯s life trajectory also changed a little.  It turned out that he only passed the first prize in the third year of Xining, but now he has advanced to the second year of Xining.  It turns out that he was not a county magistrate at the beginning.  Originally, Hangzhou was not a trial place for the Green Crops Law, and he would never have met a young official who questioned the Green Crops Law, and how much he admired him!  I wish that Cai Jing in history mostly saw the bright side, so he has always been very supportive of Qingmiao Law, and he is a very firm supporter and executor. The male protagonist is confused!  But now, everything has changed because of the appearance of Lin Zhao.  Put the indisputable things in front of you.  Qiantang County did not implement the Young Crops Law, and as a result, the current situation is the best.  On the contrary, due to the implementation of the Young Crops Law in other counties, people were struggling to make a living and complained.  As for Yuhang County, they were well aware of the situation. This strange phenomenon formed a huge contrast and had a huge impact on their original firm confidence and beautiful vision Cai Jing also began to waver Shake to shake  .  But at least they don't have to worry about it to the point of breaking out. Zhao Pian, the magistrate of the state, and Su Shi, the general magistrate, were not so lucky, and their lives were very difficult.  Only two counties in Hangzhou are in good condition, and the other six counties are in a mess. How can these two senior local officials be embarrassed?  The people are in dire straits and are complaining, although it is not because of them.  However, as a parent, we should still make every effort to resolve these matters and stabilize the situation in Hangzhou. This is very important But where should we start?  In addition, if one's initial views are different, excessive participation may be considered as deliberate obstruction.  So these two senior officials were helpless!  I was a bit confused for a while, it was really hard to get involved in this matter!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Bianjing City, from last autumn to this summer, Emperor Zhao Xu was already a little impatient.  Lose your temper.  The Green Seed Method has been implemented for so long, and now it is finally going to bear fruit. I feel very excited and nervous at the same time.  It's like holding a lottery ticket with a 1/2 chance of winning and waiting for the lottery results The summer harvest is already in full swing, and last year's Qingmiao Qian seems to have been promoted well, especially on Henan Road, Jingdong Road and Huainan Road.  These are areas prone to disasters and relatively developed agriculture.Fang, it is naturally very good to implement the young crops method.  Of course, as for the method used to implement it, he will never know the specific process.  Therefore, the emperor is the most miserable person. Throughout his life, he spent most of his time in the palm-sized world of the palace.  Although it is rich all over the world, where can I see it in person?  Even all information depends on other people¡¯s eyes and mouths, so knowing it is always just the result, and most of the time it is the result of concealment or bias.  As for the facts, it is difficult to say how often the emperor was able to understand the truth, and it is even harder to say how credible it is.  Therefore, the emperor is the most easily deceived person. This sentence is absolutely correct!  Now the news that Zhao Xu has received is this. The implementation of the Qingmiao Law in these three roads is excellent and fully in line with expectations.  This is exactly the result he wants to see. Only in this way can he stop Youyou's mouth and prove the emperor's dignity and the correctness of the reform!  So with this result, Emperor Zhao Xu was very satisfied, even proud!  Now he is waiting for the three roads to report the specific implementation accounts. It will be clear how much fiscal revenue has been increased, and he is full of expectations for this.  As for the Liangzhe Road far away in the south of the Yangtze River, the situation seems to be unclear. It is said that it is affected by the famine.  Although this was excusable, Zhao Xu still vaguely hoped for a good result.  Especially Lin Zhao and Cai Jing, I hope they can submit a satisfactory answer.  There are vague rumors that Lin Zhao has done some weird things in Qiantang County again. It is unknown how the Green Seed Law is being implemented.  Zhao Xu was very curious about this. After all, Lin Zhao always surprises people, and he didn't know what it was this time.  Zhao Xu is a person who does not value the process but only the results. We are waiting and seeing!  Wang Anshi is also in a good mood. The results of the implementation of the Green Seedling Method are completely expected and the situation is prosperous. He is very relieved about this.  He firmly believes that the green seedling method is of great benefit. In addition, when he was a local official in his early years, he had already conducted similar experiments with very good results, so he was very confident as a super policeman.  In his eyes, the Qingmiao method is perfect, and there are no problems in all links, so the result can only be good and cannot be bad.  This is Wang Anshi, a stubborn and paranoid person. Once he is determined, he will not be able to get back ten cows. Others call him Ao Xianggong. It can be said that he deserves the title!  Faced with many voices of opposition, although Wang Anshi seemed calm and calm, he was actually under tremendous pressure.  He is eager to prove himself and convince others with facts!  This result is very satisfying, and we can finally hand in a satisfactory answer sheet. As for the execution process, Wang Anshi didn't ask too much, so it must be correct.  As for the cries of the people and the complaints of the common people, he didn't care at all, and he didn't even know anything about it.  As long as there is a perfect result, the process no longer matters.  But the only regrettable thing is the result on the Liangzhe Road side. Because the road is relatively far, the news has not yet been sent to Bianjing. What the situation will be, everything is still unknown.  But Wang Anshi is not worried, because both Lin Zhao and Cai Jing are the figures he is optimistic about, and they will surely achieve outstanding results. Now it is completely a wait-and-see mood.  Wang Anshi, like the emperor, has high hopes for Lin Zhao and Cai Jing!  Wang Anshi thought so, but his son Wang Yu had other ideas.  Because he also received some news, Lin Zhao didn't seem to make great efforts to implement the Green Seedling Method, or it seemed that it was a little out of shape, which surprised him!  Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi are optimistic about Lin Zhao, so why not Wang Yu?  So he pays special attention to Lin Zhao's every move. If something unexpected happens to Lin Zhao, it will be a big blow to him and his father.  At this moment, Qiantang is very important!  In this case, Wang Yu turned all his eyes to Hangzhou and Lin Zhao!  Wang Yu is anxiously waiting for an important result! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are many reasons for paying attention to Lin Zhao, some are kind and some are malicious.  For example, Brother Lu Huiqing¡¯s starting point is different from others.  Their reason is hatred, a blood feud that kills brothers and sisters!  Despite Wang Yu¡¯s persuasion, how could Lu Huiqing let go of her hatred so easily?  Lin Zhao, I will never let you go, I must make you pay with blood!  Lu Huiqing said this sentence countless times, always gnashing her teeth and wishing to drink Lin Zhao's blood!  But he knew very well that Lin Zhao was not someone he could deal with if he wanted to.  The official family and Wang Xianggong were favored by each other, and Lin Zhao's kindness?At the height of the sun, revenge is very difficult.  As for some abnormal methods, Lu Huiqing sneered. Although he was a hypocrite, he still had persistence in his heart In short, he didn't want to use such despicable or shameless methods, and he wanted to avenge his brother in a fair and just way!  After much thought, Lu Huiqing felt that only if Lin Zhao's status in the eyes of Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi was reduced and he fell out of favor would he have a chance to deal with him!  So the two brothers have been watching Qiantang County carefully. If Lin Zhao makes any small mistakes or big problems, they will definitely not let it go!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.) PS: Sorry, it¡¯s even later!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 190: Hiding and Waiting for Lu Huiqing

    "You said that Lin Zhao did not implement the Green Seedling Law in Qiantang County?" Lu Huiqing was really surprised when he heard what his younger brother Lu Heqing said, and then he was filled with surprise!  Lu Heqing returned to Fulingnan, buried his brother Lu Shengqing and returned to Bianjing in time.  One reason is that the eldest brother Lu Huiqing needs help, and the other reason is that he wants to plan a way as soon as possible to deal with Lin Zhao and avenge his brother's murder!  However, after returning to Bianjing, the eldest brother Lu Huiqing became very cautious and did not let him act rashly.  Lu Huiqing knows very well that if you act rashly, you may not be able to take advantage!  It would be really sad if you still lose your memory this time.  What's more, Wang Anshi had already asked his son Wang Yu to say hello, asking him and Lin Zhao to put aside their grudges first and focus on the overall situation.  In this case, does Lu Huiqing have a choice?  He didn't dare to act rashly, for fear of losing his brothers and losing his troops again!  Furthermore, Lu Huiqing found that the emperor's attitude towards him seemed to have changed subtly and became more and more indifferent, which made him confused and worried.  The emperor's favor is directly related to his status and future. Lu Huiqing was very surprised. What is going on?  Why did he suddenly fall out of favor?  Didn't you offend the officials?  Lu Huiqing was puzzled by this. He had no idea that his trick of using the emperor had been seen through, and he seemed to have never heard of it.  Little did he know that Emperor Zhao Xu had already understood it, but he just saw that he was still valuable and useful, so he didn't embarrass him!  He didn't even know that it was actually Lin Zhao's secret plan, and he was still completely confused.  But this is an obvious signal, even if the reason is not clear.  It also made Lu Huiqing a little scared.  Therefore, extra caution is required.  In addition, the Ordinance Department of the third administrative department was abolished.  His once-famous censorship writer was instantly unemployed.  Although he still has many titles, such as Sinong Shaoqing, Prince Zhongyun, and even the honor of storyteller in Chongzheng Palace, things are different from what he used to be.  Both power and self-confidence have undergone great changes!  Although the position of the inspector is not high, he drafted all the provisions of the variable laws by himself.  The responsibility of drafting a country's laws is extremely important.  The high status is self-evident.  Especially that feeling, Lu Huiqing enjoyed it even more, but now, all this no longer exists.  So Lu Huiqing kept a low profile and stayed dormant during this period. Although she hated Lin Zhao, she did not take action rashly. Instead, she had been quietly waiting for the opportunity.  Hiding in wait, because of this change, Lu Huiqing learned a very important trait.  in his subsequent political career.  This had a great impact on him Lu Huiqing has become low-key, and many people do not know the inside story.  I thought it was because he was still grieving after the death of his younger brother.  In fact, this guy started to act more and more serious, making it more and more difficult for people to see through.  Until April and May, after the summer harvest began, the long-planned Green Seed Law began to bear fruit.  When all kinds of good news came to Bianjing, Lu Huiqing showed a long-lost smile.  After all, he participated in the formulation of these, so he should be proud and excited.  But the more exciting news is yet to come, that is the news that Lu Heqing got from Hangzhou - Lin Zhao did not implement the Green Seedling Law!  This is definitely exciting news. After Lu Huiqing learned about it, she was immediately excited!  He is Wang Anshi¡¯s right-hand man. He is also in the central place on weekdays. He comes and goes around the emperor, and he has some understanding of the mentality of emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi.  Knowing that they had high hopes for Lin Zhao, it was precisely because of this that he was wary of taking revenge and did not dare to act rashly.  However, there is a saying that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Officials and Wang Xianggong are favored by each other, so it is a good thing to have high hopes.  But if it doesn't meet their expectations, it will make them even more disappointed!  Only in this way, when Lin Zhao's status in their minds declines, will there be a chance for revenge!  I thought that Lin Zhao would be very cautious and would have to wait for a long time before he could catch something. He never expected that Lin Zhao would be so careless.  If he didn't implement the Green Seeding Law, would Lin Zhao have his head kicked by a donkey?  Lu Huiqing couldn't help but laugh when she thought of this, as if she had encountered something strange and was so happy!  Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi are now most concerned about the Young Crops Law. Qiantang County was the first to become a test site for promotion. Lin Zhao had already delayed it last autumn.  That can be said to be caused by the autumn rain disaster and food problems, but what about this year?  Lin Zhao still didn't see any movement.  No matter what reasons he had, or other messy things, he could not hide the fact that he was resisting the Qingmiao Law.  That¡¯s right, not promoting it means boycotting it!  If others don¡¯t implement it, it¡¯s okay to boycott the Young Seedlings Law, but you, Lin Zhao In the eyes of many, Lin Zhao?The leader in the Xinfa series, the person Wang Anshi values ??most, can be used as a sign.  In addition, because Lin Zhao had done so many earth-shattering things, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were very familiar with him and paid a lot of attention to him.  What does it mean to do something like this now?  Lin Zhao's boycott of the Qingmiao Law could be an internal fight?  If your close friends don¡¯t support it, how can outsiders accept it?  This appearance will be infinitely amplified and become a topic that others talk about. Conservative officials will use this to talk about things, which will undoubtedly give Wang Anshi a resounding slap in the face!  Emperor Zhao Xu will inevitably lose his face This is a bad thing. What will the officials and Wang Xianggong look like when they find out?  Lu Huiqing had already foreseen Long Yan's rage and Mr. Wang's angry roar!  Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, you are seeking death yourself, no one else is to blame!  Lu Huiqing clearly realized that this was an absolutely good opportunity for revenge.  This time, maybe Lin Zhao would be unlucky without having to take any action at all, and he might be doomed.  Naturally, Lu Huiqing would not let go of such an excellent opportunity. Adding insult to injury was the specialty of officials like them!  Lu Huiqing has decided to look for opportunities to add fuel to the flames.  This is a small thing, but it can also become a big thing. It must cause an uproar in the Song Dynasty and really push Lin Zhao to the forefront.  Let him struggle. Even if he dies this time, Lin Zhao will definitely lose the trust of Emperor Zhao Xu and Prime Minister Wang Anshi.  Without these two powerful backers, what does little Lin Zhao have to fear?  Isn't it easy to avenge your brother Lu Shengqing?  Thinking about this result, Lu Huiqing is very happy and quite proud!  He seemed to have seen Lin Zhao being escorted from Hangzhou to Bianjing, dismissed from office or even imprisoned. He couldn't help laughing wildly in his heart "Third brother, you keep an eye on this matter yourself!" Lu Huiqing ordered:  "Find a way to spread this matter, and remember not to leak our whereabouts. In fact, there is no need to worry, I think it won't be long before the situation in Qiantang County and Bianjing will be known to everyone. Who told him not to keep a low profile?  Why is there so much attention? Sometimes being too famous is a drag! Since he likes to be in the limelight, let him show off enough this time!" Lu Heqing nodded and said, "Don't worry, brother, I will take charge of this matter myself!"  It was discovered by him.  What's more, in order to avenge his second brother Lu Shengqing, he was naturally very active.  You must know that Lu Heqing has always been guilty and felt that he was responsible for the death of his second brother Lu Shengqing. Of course, the culprit was always Lin Zhao.  Therefore, he has been sending people to lurk in Qiantang County, paying attention to Lin Zhao's actions, big and small.  The purpose is to discover Lin Zhao¡¯s problems and look for opportunities.  Now that such a major problem has been discovered, Lu Heqing will naturally not let it go. He will definitely seize this good opportunity to stalk and torture Lin Zhao to death.  Lu Huiqing pondered for a moment and then ordered: "No, we still need to be more cautious about this matter, but we need to speed up. Now the officials and Wang Xianggong don't know the situation in Qiantang County, Hangzhou, so they will take this opportunity to make the matter bigger.  Don't accept it, so that we can fish in troubled waters. If we hesitate, we will have restrictions when the officials and Mr. Wang figure out what is going on. You also know who Lin Zhao is, and there may be something unexpected.  Explain that you will never give him a chance to stand up this time, so you must hit him with one hit. " "Yes, brother, I will arrange it immediately!" Lu Heqing was particularly diligent about this.  "Humph, Lin Dongyang, you are too self-righteous, you will suffer this time!" Lu Huiqing smiled coldly, his eyes full of lust and hatred!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At this time, Lin Zhao, who was far away in Hangzhou, didn¡¯t know yet that Lu Huiqing was plotting against him!  Qiantang County was peaceful, and there were no complaints. Logically speaking, Lin Zhao should be happy, but in fact, he was not happy at all He was seriously considering the Green Miao Law. After several months of trial,  There are quite a few problems discovered.  And these are quite serious and even fatal problems. If such a deformed and distorted implementation continues, the effect of the Green Seed Law will be greatly reduced or even counterproductive!  Lin Zhao does not want to see such a situation. The Song Dynasty does have many problems and needs reform.  However, in terms of starting point and content, Xining's reform still has merits.  The problem still arises in the execution process. Wang Anshi seems to have ignored this point. Lin Zhao feels that he has an obligation to remind him!  Isn¡¯t it a pity that a vigorous reform failed?  Two years after his rebirth, Lin Zhao has fallen deeply in love with the Song Dynasty. It is always good to do more for him.  Of course, just a reminder seems a bit weak.  Lin Zhao was thinking about many reforms in later generations, hoping to learn something from them.  &nbsp; But after thinking about it for a long time, I still never had a complete and mature idea!  Lin Zhao now realizes how complicated and difficult reform is. How can it be accomplished overnight?  Thinking about it gives me a headache!  Lin Zhao couldn't help but smiled bitterly and shook his head!  I don¡¯t want my nose to suddenly feel itchy, I sneeze several times in a row, and my ears can¡¯t help but feel a little warm!  "Hey, who is talking about me?" Lin Zhao joked, but he didn't know that there were really people in Bianjing and Hangzhou who were talking about his name!  (To be continued)</dd>

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 191: The First Murder Case

    There are many people who talk about Lin Zhao, some from Bianjing, and some from Hangzhou.  However, it is not Qiantang County or Yuhang County, but Fuyang County.  In Lin Zhao¡¯s memory, he and Fuyang have no intersection or relationship. Who talks about him so much?  It was later discovered that these chants came from a child, a little girl of about ten years old to be precise!  Yes, that¡¯s right, her name is Wang Chaoyun.  The cause of the matter is closely related to Qingmiao Law!  The summer harvest is over, and the implementation of the Green Crops Law in the first half of the year ended amid a lot of complaints.  Some people gritted their teeth and finally repaid their loans first. Although those who were forcibly apportioned were angry, they were helpless.  As for the wealthy households who acted as guarantees, in addition to cursing the government in their hearts, they also secretly counted their assets to see how much they had lost.  In short, most people do not have a good impression of the Green Seedling Method, and even complain about it!  This is an indisputable fact!  Local officials all knew this, but most of them chose to turn a blind eye. What they cared more about was the report handed over to the court!  There are various good data on the implementation of the Green Crops Law, which highlights from all aspects how good the Green Crops Law is and how much benefits it has brought to the people.  Of course, the core is one sentence with outstanding political achievements!  It is not known at all what Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi thought.  In short, they seemed to see only the good side, and they were very excited about the remarkable results achieved by Qingmiaofa, and they expressed their appreciation for it.  In this era, the emperor's attitude directly determined the thoughts of officials and the direction of the dynasty.  Although Zhao Xu is becoming increasingly mature.  But after all, it is still a bit too immature.  He has forgotten.  After he ascended the throne, he summoned Fu Bi for the first time, and Mr. Fu gave him some advice.  Fu Bi was also a veteran of three dynasties. He had served as prime minister when Renzong was in power, and his prestige was still higher than that of Han Qi and Wen Yanbo.  In his early years, he and Fan Zhongyan participated in the Qingli New Deal.  Precisely for this reason, when Zhao Xu wanted to carry out reforms, the first thing he thought of was Fu Bi.  But at this time, the old man was already in his twilight years and was riding in the sedan chair gifted by the emperor.  Entering the palace with the support of his son.  After decades of ups and downs, Fu Bi is no longer the young boy he once was. He is mature and prudent and does not bring many surprises to the young emperor.  Instead, he gave a piece of advice: as an emperor, you must not show your dislike or dislike to your ministers!     What's the meaning?  As an emperor, you must never let your officials know what you like and what you dislike!  Is it so unpredictable?  At that time, Zhao Xu was disappointed with his patronage. In addition, he had not long since ascended the throne and did not know much about the emperor's mind. He had no idea what it meant to be unpredictable.  I don¡¯t even understand the good intentions of Mr. Fu!  So when the emperor showed strong, even fanatical support for the reform.  It would give officials a clear "sense of direction."  After the officials were very happy and praised it, local officials at all levels naturally became excited, and their enthusiasm for implementing the Green Crops Law became even higher.  So, Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict that starting from summer, the Green Miao Law would be implemented throughout the Song Dynasty.  As for the areas where the Young Crops Law has been piloted in advance, officials can¡¯t wait to start the second round of distribution of young crop grains.  The result can be imagined, it was even more unsatisfactory than the previous time.  Last time, the people didn¡¯t know what was going on, they didn¡¯t understand much, and there were a lot of people participating.  But after a painful experience, who would be willing to do it a second time?  ??Perhaps the truly poor people really need young money to tide over difficulties, maintain their livelihood, and tide over difficulties.  But for most wealthy families, especially those with high-end guarantees, they are increasingly avoiding it.  An experiment has proven that there are always some people who are unable to repay their loans, and these parts will become bad debts for the upper class households.  After half a year, they have suffered heavy losses, some have been damaged, and some have touched the foundation.  "Family after family has long regarded the Qingmiao Law as a scourge. If it happens again, no one will be able to bear it. When they heard that the government was distributing Qingmiao money again, everyone was horrified.  Yes, it¡¯s definitely scary!  This is something that Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi could not have expected. Of course, they currently do not know that this situation exists at all, and even if they know, they may not take it seriously.  ¡° What local officials care about is only their political achievements and delivering a satisfactory answer to the court.  At the same time, they can benefit a lot from this process. Why not get the best of both worlds?  Therefore, the attitude is very tough.  With the first jingy¨¤n and sweetness, this time they became more daring.  Maybe there was something beforeConcern, the method was still relatively subtle, but now it is forcefully apportioned without any scruples.  But the resistance of the people is very serious, with all kinds of avoidance and resistance, and even dissatisfaction.  But the local officials are resolute, which will inevitably lead to conflicts. As the conflicts intensify, the conflicts will escalate. ? But how can ordinary people be the opponents of the government?  Suffering is inevitable.  Qiantang County is the least active in implementing the Young Crops Law in Hangzhou, and Fuyang County is the most active.  Liu Hui, the magistrate of Fuyang County, is in his forties and has not made much progress in his official career. As he grows older, he becomes more and more anxious.  Just when he was desperate, the imperial court began to implement the Green Seedling Law. He realized that this was an excellent opportunity, so he worked extra hard, hoping to achieve political achievements, please Wang Anshi, and seek promotion!  Therefore, Fuyang County has achieved outstanding results in the implementation of Hangzhou¡¯s Young Crops Law and is second to none, but the conflicts are also particularly acute.  But Liu Hui was completely unaware that shortly after the summer harvest ended, he personally led people deep into the countryside to step up the distribution of young crops and crops!  It is also smooth, but in the suburbs of the city, there is something unpleasant.  There is a family named Wang on the outskirts of Fuyang City. His family is well off and he lives a prosperous life. He can be regarded as a small landowner and is even somewhat famous.  There are two reasons. The owner, Wang Yuanwai, is a scholar. Although he has never obtained any honors, he is still quite famous in the countryside and is a highly prestigious country squire.  As for another reason for being famous, it is because he has a smart daughter in his family.  At only nine years old, she is very knowledgeable and knows a lot about poetry and songs. The most important thing is that she is very smart. It can be said that everyone in the neighborhood is well-known. This girl's name is Wang Chaoyun.  There are many interesting stories about this woman in the surrounding area.  However, the villagers didn¡¯t know that this girl¡¯s most recent outstanding performance was by the West Lake during the Lantern Festival, which made a profiteer feel ashamed and attracted the attention of the general magistrate and a county magistrate!  Of course, these cannot stop the county magistrate Liu Hui from his promotion plan.  The Wang family is wealthy and naturally belongs to the upper class, making them an excellent candidate for guarantor in the implementation of the Green Seed Law.  Mrs. Wang seemed not to be very willing, and Wang Yuanwai's enthusiasm was also very limited, but out of consideration for helping the neighbors, Wang Yuanwai reluctantly agreed.  The result was somewhat unsatisfactory. Five of the seven households that provided guarantees failed to return the money on time.  In order to complete their tasks in time, the county government officials naturally placed their debts on the Wang family.  Wang Yuanwai was very helpless, but he had already agreed to be the guarantor, and it would not work if he did not pay it back. Moreover, the government was pressing hard, and a common man had no choice but to obey.  Because of this, the Wang family suffered heavy losses.  As for asking for food from those neighbors, it is naturally not easy, not to mention that the neighbors are living in difficulty, and Wang Yuanwai has seen it, and he can't bear it.  Let¡¯s just admit it this time!  After much thought, Wang Yuanwai decided to swallow his breath and forget it!  But the matter was far from over here. Within a few days, officials from the county government came to the door again and asked him to continue to be the guarantor of the young crops' money, and this time it was extended to thirty households.  Although the imperial court stipulated that five or ten households should be guaranteed, in actual application, there were policies from above and countermeasures from below.  First, it is a question of reality.  Secondly, in order to ensure that the money and grain released by the local officials would be recovered, they naturally selected wealthy families and increased the number of guarantors under their names, thus ensuring that the loans could be absolutely recovered.  The government always only considers things on the books and profits. As for the thoughts and life and death of the people, they never consider or care about it.  "Unfortunately, Wang Yuanwai was regarded as a piece of cake by Fuyang County, so he was asked to vouch for thirty families.  Last quarter, Wang Yuanwai had just been cheated and lost a lot, so he had no good impression of Qingmiao Law at all.  I am afraid of avoiding it, even fearful.  ¡°I never expected that the government would come to visit me again.  When Wang Yuanwai heard the purpose, especially the data of thirty households, he was immediately frightened.  But the seven households had already caused him heavy losses, and they managed to survive with difficulty. Now there are thirty households. How many of them cannot afford to pay back the young farmers?  Then how much compensation will you need to help?  Wang Yuanwai did not dare to think that as long as there was a slight problem, he would be bankrupt.  Therefore, he definitely didn¡¯t want to do this, so he politely declined.  However, the officials refused to give up and did not give Wang Yuanwai a chance to refuse. You can't refuse this matter at all.  Wang Yuanwai was originally a scholar and understood some principles. He was very dissatisfied with this and argued with reason.  The county government servants were not willing to reason with him. They pushed and pushed him even more during the process, and his nature began to change!  At this time, Wang Yuanwai¡¯s youngest daughterWhen Chaoyun saw his father being bullied, he came out to accuse him. I guess the little girl's words were also quite sharp.  The result was a flashpoint and serious conflict.  The county government officials have become accustomed to being arrogant in recent times. You feel that you have been greatly humiliated. In a moment of impulsiveness, you actually started fighting with the Wang family.  During this process, Wang Yuanwai was accidentally injured and fell to the ground dead!  On the Liangzhe Road, and even in the Song Dynasty, the first murder case in the implementation of the Qingmiao Law occurred!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 192: Children

    A murder occurred during the implementation of the Green Seed Law. This may sound ridiculous, but the possible impact of this incident is self-evident!  After all, the original intention was a decree that benefited the country and the people, but during the implementation process, a very disharmonious situation occurred, and someone died. What is going on? And the death of Wang Yuanwai was directly caused by the officials, and the reason was the  The conflicts and dissatisfaction among the Qingmiao Law caused conflicts, and the impact was inevitably bad.  After this incident happened, Fuyang County Magistrate Liu Hui felt quite uncomfortable.  Bad luck, really bad luck!  When the Green Seed Method is in full swing, the death of a person will undoubtedly affect the normal implementation progress and effect, and also affect his reputation.  If this matter becomes a big deal and conservative officials make a fuss about it, it might even affect the overall situation.  Liu Hui was very annoyed, but he didn't dare to touch this bad luck.  For him, the implementation of the Youth Law is an excellent opportunity and the only hope for improvement in his official career. Therefore, he must not allow anything to affect his future.  Therefore, Liu Hui¡¯s first thought was to cover it up, suppress the Wang family, and pretend that this incident had never happened.  No matter what happens, I can still be considered the leader of a county, so some things can still be done.  As for the Wang family, relying on their power, they are not afraid of their disobedience.  As long as things don't get too big, everything will be easy to talk about!  At first, the Wang family behaved very docilely. Of course, they may be full of anger, but there is nothing they can do about it!  Seeing this scene, Liu Hui was temporarily relieved.  Perhaps in his eyes, a country squire simply couldn't afford to make big waves.  But it was obvious that he underestimated the squire's daughter Wang Chaoyun was very dissatisfied when he saw the official embarrassment for his father, and spoke out to defend his father. However, because he was too young, he did not understand the dangers of the world, and his words were too innocent and direct.  As a result, the conflict escalated and intensified.  Wang Yuanwai was also in a rage and wanted to protect his daughter, but unfortunately died in the conflict.  After all this happened, Wang Chaoyun was very sad and blamed himself. In any case, his father's death was related to him.  Of course, Miss Chaoyun is more angry and hateful!  My father was killed!  Although Wang Chaoyun is only nine years old.  But he is surprisingly precocious and mentally more mature.  When the county government officials looked closely at her home, she knew she had no chance for the time being.  In order to take revenge, you must learn to be patient and learn to look for opportunities.  As time goes by, the vigilance of Liu Hui and the officers is declining.  At the same time, they were mainly on guard against the adults of the Wang family.  As for Wang Chaoyun, although he has a reputation for being smart, he is just a child after all, so his vigilance and defensiveness towards him are often lax!  What can a little girl do? Not just an ordinary country squire, how can she fight against the county magistrate? Perhaps Liu Hui never faced this matter seriously from beginning to end.  Things often turn around in unexpected places!  If you want to avenge your father, you must find a more powerful person than the Fuyang County Magistrate.  Maybe Wang Chaoyun was helpless before, but it's a different matter now.  At least I have a relationship with Hangzhou Tongpan and Qiantang County.  And the impression is that they are all good people who hate evil and are kind-hearted.  Logically speaking, you should go directly to the Hangzhou Tongpan. The little girl has been exposed to it in the past few days and has already understood a truth. The first level of officialdom is overwhelming.  But for some reason, Wang Chaoyun first thought of the Qiantang County Magistrate, a handsome elder brother.  Maybe it was because Lin Zhao grabbed him by the waist and rescued him when he was in danger.  Thinking of those strong arms and warm embrace, the little girl felt an inexplicable sense of security in her heart.  So subconsciously, she felt that she should go to Lin Zhao!  So with the help of her family, the little girl sneaked out of Fuyang County ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Qiantang  In the county's flower hall, Lin Zhao was sitting with several beauties drinking tea!  This year, the Meng family bought a lot of tea mountains near the West Lake. The freshly produced tea tastes very good, and Lin Zhao is very satisfied with it!  "It's already summer. After the spring tea comes out, the quality of this year's tea is gradually declining." Meng Ruoying said: "The workers are working very hard and they have all been stir-frying It's just" "It's just what?" Lin Zhao said softly.  asked.  Meng Ruoying hesitated and said: "The quality of the spring tea is good, and the sales must be good. But the following ones are really not that goodthe sales may be" "Don't worry, they are all easy to sell!" Lin Zhao then said  It turned out that Meng Ruoying was worried that tea quality problems would affect sales.  When Xu Cishu of the Ming Dynasty talked about the tea-picking season in "Tea Shu", he said: "Qingming is too early, Beginning of Summer is too late, before and after Grain Rain, the time is right."  The quality of tea changes with the seasons, which is of course closely related to various natural conditions such as temperature and moisture.  But it's possibleOne point, for ordinary fried green tea in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, after the Qingming Festival and before the Grain Rain, it is indeed the most suitable time to pick and prepare spring tea.  It is said that in terms of time, Mingqian tea is the best tea and Yuqian tea is the best tea.  As for after the Beginning of Summer, the quality of tea will drop a lot.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "No, I have sent people to send Mingqian tea and Yuqian tea to Bianjing. I wonder if all the dignitaries will like it?" Whether it is cotton or Longjing tea, Lin Zhao wants to go high-end.  route.  Just listen to him continue: "As for the tea produced after the rain and the Beginning of Summer, people in the Central Plains don't like it, but some people do!" "You mean?" Meng Ruoying seemed to be a little confused about this.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Don't forget, people on the northern grasslands eat beef and mutton, which is unavoidable from the heat. The tea is refreshing and just right for greasiness. I think they will like it." "By the way, Xixia came to Korea last year,  The sales market on Shaanxi/West Road has been opened. It is a good idea to buy tea to the northwest, but it may require the approval of the government! " The sales market trade between the northwest border and Xixia is an important channel for mutual communication, but this  During the process, the Song Dynasty had always been cautious and had extremely strict management of trade merchants.  Because they are worried about one thing, that is smuggling You must know that Xixia is short of domestic materials, and the trade with the Song Dynasty is an important material circulation channel, and even has serious dependence.  Whenever Xixia was disobedient, the Song Dynasty would close the market, which posed a great threat to Xixia and proved to be successful time and time again.  In order to gain a foothold in the country, the Empress Dowager Liang abolished Han rites and had a tense relationship with the Song Dynasty.  But not long after, they still had to bow their heads and ask for peace from the Song Dynasty.  What's the reason? In addition to stabilizing the domestic situation, another important reason is that we have no choice but to do so.  However, in just one or two years, Xixia's domestic expenses were already severely lacking, especially the green salt they produced could not be exported, and some people were already struggling to make ends meet.  Therefore, Empress Dowager Liang¡¯s concession and bowing her head also showed a sense of helplessness in reality!  When Lin Zhao mentioned the northwest, the first thing Meng Ruoying thought of was Xixia!  But then I thought about it, with Lin Zhao¡¯s connections and resources, it didn¡¯t seem difficult to do this!  Lin Zhao just smiled faintly: "Not just Xixia, tea can be sold to many places!" In his memory, there is a very famous Tea Horse Road. If some models are successful, they may be able to help solve some existing problems in the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao had an idea after he started investing in cotton planting last year. Now a plan and suggestions have been written and sent to Bianjing to be presented to Emperor Zhao Xu.  I think the officials will be interested, so these tea leaves the Meng family will have another lucrative business!  Lin Zhao was very confident about this.  Seeing this, Meng Ruoying said: "Since you have already made arrangements, I'm relieved" "It's no problem, just rest assured. But you have to pay more attention to the cotton matter. That thing can only be picked in the autumn.  "This is a critical period, we can't relax!" In contrast, Lin Zhao is more concerned about cotton.  Tea has a history of drinking for thousands of years, but cotton is a new variety from overseas, and its acceptance is relatively low. It is now in a critical period of promotion, so it is natural to be cautious.  Meng Ruoying nodded and said: "No problem, I have prepared the food. As soon as it is harvested, all the food will be distributed to the villagers. However, it is not easy to handle so much cotton harvested" "How is the situation in the cotton spinning workshop?  Already?" Lin Zhao thought about it and felt that cotton spinning, quilts, and cotton-padded clothes production should be carried out at the same time.  After all, the most direct function of cotton is to spin and weave cotton cloth!  "It is already under construction and will be completed in the autumn. It just requires a lot of female workers. Although there are many textile women in Jiangnan, most of them are familiar with silk and linen and are a little unfamiliar with cotton" "That doesn't matter, first of all  Let's explore slowly. We can recruit textile masters in Jiangnan with a lot of money. As long as they can contribute to or improve cotton weaving, they will be rewarded with a lot of money. Isn't there already a model of a spinning wheel? As long as there is cotton thread, the weaving is exactly the same.  It¡¯s not very difficult!¡± Meng Ruoying smiled softly: ¡°You have thought of everything for me, but you yourself¡± Lin Zhao also smiled helplessly. Last season¡¯s green seedling method was handled by cotton planting promotion, but in the second half of the year  What should we do? We can't keep using twice the amount of food to exchange for it, right? After all, it's not a long-term solution. There are problems with the implementation of the entire Green Seed Law, and there are some opinions that I don't want to express.  Lin Zhao thought about it and felt that since Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi valued him so much, they should serve him sincerely.  Although the imperial court had no choice but to promote the Green Seed Law throughout the country, Lin Zhao felt that some opinions and suggestions should still be made!  The emperor and Wang Xianggong, the emperor should be able to listen!  It seemed to be somewhat risky, so Lin Zhao still had some doubts.  At this moment, a police officer came to report: "Sir, there is a little girl at the door, saying she is your little friend,??Want to see you!  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 193: Nosy

    "Kid?" Lin Zhao felt a little confused.  The guard nodded and said, "Yes, a little girl about ten years old claims to be your child and wants to see you." "Could it be someone playing a prank, or the child went to the wrong place?" Meng Ruoying couldn't help but wonder.  "It doesn't look like it!" The officer shook his head and said, "The little girl knew the young master's name and looked very sensible. At first, we thought it was just a child playing tricks and asked her to leave. However, the little girl seemed to be determined and refused.  I'm willing to go!" "So, this little girl is quite interesting!" Meng Ruoying smiled lightly and looked at Lin Zhao with interest.  Mu Sihong suddenly raised her brows and said, "Lin Lang still remembers the little girl who guessed lantern riddles at the West Lake during the Lantern Festival!" After all, it had been half a year, and I thought it was interesting at the time, so I helped the little girl.  But Lin Zhao was very busy on weekdays. How could he keep these things in his heart? After the incident, he would forget everything.  If Mu Sihong hadn¡¯t reminded him, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to remember this incident for a while, and now the image of a playful and smart little girl vaguely appeared in his mind!  I still remember that the girl seems to be called Wang Chaoyun, and may be related to Su Shi.  "That little girl is extremely smart, Lin Lang, you even rescued her!" Mu Sihong reminded again, Lin Zhao already understood it completely.  When Meng Ruoying heard this, she felt envious. During the Lantern Festival, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong traveled to the West Lake together, but it was a pity that she could not go.  At the same time, I am a little interested in this little girl who guesses lantern riddles!  "That sounds quite interesting, so why did the little girl come to see Lin Lang" Everyone was even more curious about the little girl's purpose!  Lin Zhao thought, since we know him.  People came to the door.  Then let¡¯s meet!  It can be regarded as a face-saving measure for Su Tong.  hey-hey!  So soon, the servant brought a little girl to the flower hall.  Although half a year passed, Lin Zhao still recognized this little girl at a glance. He had indeed met her once in West Lake.  It's just It can be clearly felt that the little girl's mental temperament seems to have changed a lot!  I met her by the West Lake on the night of the Lantern Festival. The little girl was full of confidence, optimistic and cheerful, with a faint smile always hanging on her lips.  Although he is young, he still has a charming feeling.  But this time, the little girl had a gloomy face, and the smile at the corner of her mouth was nowhere to be seen.  Moreover, there seemed to be a lot of sadness and hatred on his face, and there was no liveliness at all.  She is completely different from the last time we met. What has the little girl experienced in the past six months?  What's the reason for coming today?  Lin Zhao is very curious, and the three beauties are equally curious!  "Brother, do you still remember me?" Although the little girl looked unhappy and her atmosphere was gloomy, she looked like an adult in her politeness and gestures.  Lin Zhao nodded and said, "Wang Chaoyun?" In an instant.  A hint of joy flashed in the little girl's eyes. Unexpectedly, Magistrate Lin from Qiantang County actually remembered her name!  It made him feel like he was in the right place.  The outlook for things is also much brighter.  In the past few days, she escaped under the escort of joining and suffered a lot.  "I came to Qiantang County Government Office today to ask for an audience. It can only be said to be a chance.  It's not easy to get into the county government office. Whether County Magistrate Lin is willing to take care of this matter is another question!  The little girl's luck is quite good. Stalker finally entered the county government office. It will be more like seeing the light of day!  "Well, I didn't expect that big brother would still remember my name!" Wang Chaoyun's surprise flashed by, and then he was filled with deep sadness.  Lin Zhao smiled softly. He would not tell Wang Chaoyun that he remembered your name because of Su Shi and the love story between you.  Thinking about it now, these things are really ridiculous. After all, Wang Chaoyun is still a child.  Of course, it really remains to be verified whether this little girl is Su Shi's concubine!  "Remember, of course, you went out alone today? Where are your parents?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile.  Unexpectedly, when he mentioned his parents, Wang Chaoyun, who was originally very strong, burst into tears and fell to his knees.  The sudden change surprised everyone, no one expected such a thing to happen.  But it can be seen from the little girl's sadness that she must have encountered something difficult, and the matter is quite serious.  "What's the matter? Chaoyun?" Seeing this, Mu Sihong hurriedly stepped forward to help the little girl up while asking with concern.  The chance encounter at that time made her very fond of this little girl!  Lin Zhao also asked in a deep voice: "Chaoyun, what happened at home? Don't worry, tell me slowly!" Chaoyun then slowly stopped crying, wiped away his tears, and said, "Daddy is dead  ¡­"    ah?  ? ?Everyone was shocked. It turned out that his father had passed away. No wonder he was so sad.  It's just that his father is dead, so why go all the way from Fuyang County to Qiantang County to find Lin Zhao?  In addition, the little girl's kneeling action immediately made people realize that it was a little unusual.  Lin Zhao felt this especially clearly. It was obvious that Wang Chaoyun must have come here for a purpose, and his father's death was also quite unusual!  "Okay, stop crying and tell me slowly, what happened?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  Wang Chaoyun sobbed and said: "Dad was killed by officials from Fuyang County because of the Qingmiao Law" Several people were shocked. They didn't expect the matter to be so serious. Lin Zhao listened to Wang Chaoyun with a solemn expression.  As he recounted his tragic experience, he felt increasingly uncomfortable.  Because the situation in Qiantang County is very good, Lin Zhao does not have a particularly detailed understanding of the implementation of the Young Crops Law in other places.  Although I knew that forced apportionment was particularly serious in some places, I didn't expect it to be so severe that it could kill people.  The level of craziness is beyond imagination, so unexpected!  At the same time, from Wang Chaoyun¡¯s words, Lin Zhao truly felt the people¡¯s resistance and dissatisfaction with the Qingmiao Law, as well as the harm caused by the people.  As for the expected benefits, few have been realized. On the contrary, problems have arisen one after another.  Thirty households are guaranteed. Lin Zhao really doesn¡¯t know what the Fuyang County magistrate is thinking. He actually did such a move. It¡¯s simplyI don¡¯t know what words to use to describe it.  Wang Chaoyun said that last year, with just a few households, his family had to pay a lot of guarantees, causing a lot of losses.  If there were really 30 households, the consequences would be unbelievable. Based on the principal of the loaned young crops, plus 20% or more interest, who can afford it?  Isn¡¯t it strange that you don¡¯t go bankrupt?  It is reasonable for Wang Yuanwai to be unwilling.  But Fuyang County was so arrogant that they actually killed someone. Although there was an element of accident, it was caused by their unprovoked excessive showdown. Of course, their arrogant attitude was also inseparable from it!  Lin Zhao was angry and sympathized with Wang Chaoyun, but he was more disappointed with the Qingmiao Law and worried about its implementation.  The Green Crops Law is now so distorted that it is not an option to continue like this!  Lin Zhao didn't want the thing he had placed high hopes on to end up like this.  What's more, I don't hope that the good Green Seed Law not only failed to make the Song Dynasty rich and powerful, but also brought extremely adverse effects.  The most important thing is that these practices of local officials have seriously affected people's lives. It is not an option to let things go on like this in the long run. They must be rectified as soon as possible.  Lin Zhao was originally hesitant about whether some things should be reported, but now he is very sure. Even if there are risks, we must tell the truth.  "Brother, the officials from Fuyang County beat my father to death. I want to avenge him. Please help me!" Wang Chaoyun finally revealed his intention.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun's hearts suddenly trembled, and they began to have some conflicts.  Wang Chaoyun looks really pitiful, and it is really angry that his father was forced to death by the government.  They can be indignant about this, they can be more sympathetic, but if they ask Lin Zhao to help uphold justice The two women with a strong sense of justice hesitated. This time they returned to Jiangning for the New Year, Gu Qi vaguely revealed worries. Meng Ruoying and  Gu Yuelun can feel it.  There were also more worries and doubts in my heart. Looking at Lin Zhao's previous actions, there were many people who had grudges.  The degree of danger is naturally self-evident. It is advisable to resolve enemies rather than make enemies. Meng Ruoying and others do not want Lin Zhao to continue to make enemies.  If this matter is taken care of, the Fuyang County Magistrate will undoubtedly be offended, and there will be conflicts between them. No matter what the outcome is, it will always be bad!  The limelight is too strong, and it is not a good thing to offend people all the time!  And it is related to the Green Seedling Law. Meng Ruoying knew that Lin Zhao himself was in some trouble in this matter. If he continued to interfere with this matter, I am afraid it would be more troublesome and even get him into trouble.  This was something they didn't want to see in their hearts, but they seemed to feel a little sorry for not helping. After all, Wang Chaoyun had already come to the door.  Lin Zhao saw the expressions of several beauties and could clearly feel their worries and worries.  But looking at Wang Chaoyun, who was in tears and had been looking forward to it, it seemed a little unbearable not to agree.  More importantly, this matter is related to Qingmiao Dharma University. Lin Zhao is very concerned about it and it is impossible to turn a blind eye.  So this matter must be taken care of. On the one hand, avenging Wang Chaoyun's father, but more importantly, the death of Wang Yuanwai has sounded the alarm for Qingmiao Law, and everyone must hear it!  Of course, there are techniques to manage this matter.  No matter what, I am just a county magistrate, how can I shake the Fuyang County Magistrate who is at the same level?  Therefore, it is difficult to intervene at all. The only way is to go to the superiors.  Wang Chaoyun did not go to Su Shi immediately??Then Lin Zhao has to take him there.  Wang Chao Yunju made Lin Zhao more affectionate, but Lin Zhao felt that it was completely natural for Su Shi to intervene in this matter.  Wang Chaoyun is probably his concubine, and it is right to avenge his father-in-law!  Thinking of this, Lin Zhao smiled faintly and took Wang Chaoyun to the state government office to look for Su Shi, the general judge!  This has to be a two-pronged approach!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 194 The Prelude to Long Yan¡¯s Fury

    In the Hangzhou government office, Su Shi looked at the little girl in front of him in surprise, and finally looked at Lin Zhao in confusion!  "Dongyang, what is this?" Su Shi was a little confused. Looking at the little girl, he felt that she looked familiar, but for a moment he couldn't remember where he had seen her before!  Lin Zhaodao: "I still remember the little girl who guessed lantern riddles on Yuan Dynasty night by the West Lake!" When Su Shi mentioned this, he immediately remembered that this year was the first time he and Wang Runzhi went out to enjoy the lanterns after their wedding, so naturally they had a deep memory.  In addition, the little girl performed wonderfully at that time, and Lin Zhao was present, so the impression was particularly profound, and she remembered it with a little reminder.  "Oh? What's the matter?" Su Shi is still confused. What is the purpose of Lin Zhao bringing this little girl to see him?  Even speculation is impossible to guess.  Lin Zhaodao: "That's it" Then he told the whole story.  After Su Shi heard this, his expression suddenly became much more solemn. It has something to do with the Qingmiao Law. This is first of all a very important matter and needs to be dealt with carefully.  At the same time, he was also shocked. The implementation of the Youth Law under Hangzhou has reached this level?  The chaos was so extreme that it even cost people lives. It was obviously beyond the bottom line.  Furthermore, there was a murder on the ground in Hangzhou. Fuyang County Magistrate Liu Hui did not report it in time, but tried to cover it up through very despicable means, even suppressing and concealing it.  This made Su Shi very unhappy. He was in charge of prison matters, and he was a conservative official. Yu Li should be involved in this matter no matter what!  In Lin Zhao¡¯s view, Su Shi should be controlled both emotionally and rationally.  From the current situation, the young girl Wang Chaoyun in front of her is probably Su Shi's concubine in the original history.  According to historical records, Wang Chaoyun was from Qiantang, Hangzhou.  Because of his poor family background.  He fell into singing and dancing classes since childhood.  A famous prostitute in West Lake.  Although this is slightly different from the current actual situation, it is easy to explain.  If he hadn't met Su Shi and himself at the West Lake that night, after Wang Yuanwai's death and the suppression of the county magistrate, the Wang family would have been ruined, and it would have been entirely possible for Wang Chaoyun to fall into disgrace.  There are many such examples in history.  After becoming a famous prostitute in West Lake, it is not surprising that her place of birth was recorded as Qiantang County.  The most important thing is.  The characteristics of natural beauty and intelligence are exactly the same.  In the seventh year of Xining, Su Shi and several literary friends had a banquet in the West Lake, and Wang Chaoyun sang and danced to entertain them. She was only twelve years old at the time, and her graceful dancing attracted everyone's favor.  After the dance ended, the dancers took their seats to serve the wine, and Wang Chaoyun happened to be next to Su Shi.  At this time, Wang Chaoyun deliberately washed away all the luster, and presented himself with a pure and elegant look.  Pure, cute, and charming dress appears.  This outfit fell into Su Shi's eyes.  His steady heart couldn't help but fluctuate slightly.  At this time, the West Lake, which was originally sunny and sparkling, became a different scene due to weather changes, cloudy weather, and misty mountains and rivers.  The beauties in the lake and the mountains complement each other perfectly. Su Dongpo was inspired and wrote down a beautiful line describing the West Lake that has been passed down through the ages: The water is shining and the sky is clear, but the mountains are empty and rainy, which is also strange.  "If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is better to put on light makeup and heavy makeup." A wonderful poem comes from this. A twelve-year-old girl can make Su Shi fall in love, which is extraordinary. Moreover, Wang Chaoyun himself admires Su Shi.  It was a coincidence that she appeared next to Su Shi at that time, or it might be a way for her to express her admiration. After this incident, Mrs. Su Wang Runzhi seemed to have noticed her husband's intentions, so she bought Wang Chaoyun, first as a maid, and many years later as a maid.  Su Shi's concubine! There are various signs that the Wang Chaoyun in front of him must be Su Shi's concubine, so Su Tongpan should ask about this matter both emotionally and rationally! "What do you think of Dongyang?  "Su Shi asked in a deep voice. After all, this matter is of great importance and should not be taken lightly! So I want to hear Lin Zhao's opinion first. Lin Zhao said: "I have written a memorial, stating the pros and cons of the Green Miao Law, and am preparing to submit it to the officials.  As for the backstory of the case, if possible, please ask Su Tong to judge" What he said is very clear. The impact of this matter is self-evident. Su Shi knew very well that when the emperor and Wang Anshi were both full of joy, it was necessary to write a letter to pour cold water on it.  It¡¯s dangerous. But Lin Zhao, an official with a clear label of the new party, insists on doing this, which shows his character. This alone makes Su Shi admire and appreciate it!  This matter is his responsibility, especially the issues involved, and he should take charge of it. Su Shi nodded and said, "Okay, I'll just take care of this matter!"  " "What about this child?  Su Shi smiled helplessly and said, "Stay, I'll let my wife take care of you first!"  "    "Well!  "This is exactly what Lin Zhao meant, and it can be regarded as the beauty of an adult. He smiled secretly in his heart, one day, you Su Zizhan will treat me to a drink to thank the matchmaker. Lin Zhao left immediately, not paying attention in a hurry.Before leaving, the little girl Wang Chaoyun had a look of reluctance in her eyes.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fuyang County Magistrate Liu Hui was very surprised, how could the good Tongpan master do this?  Know the death of Wang Yuanwai.  There is no airtight wall in the world, and the news finally leaked.  Liu Hui knew that doubts were meaningless. The top priority was how to explain this matter. Covering up was necessary.  He knew that Su Shi was a conservative official who was "demoted" to Hangzhou because he opposed Wang Anshi's reform.  The two senior administrative officials in Hangzhou are both conservative officials who oppose the reform. This is really distressing for reform activists like Liu Hui!  Liu Hui thought of many kinds of excuses, but in the end, she realized that they were all useless. Lord Tongpan knew the situation very well, and it was impossible to muddle through.  Why do official servants conflict with Yuan Wang?  Why is there a situation of one guarantee for every thirty households?  A series of questions suddenly made Liu Hui a little overwhelmed.  So Su Shi¡¯s secret notes about the performance were immediately sent to Bianjing. At the same time, Lin Zhao¡¯s memorial about Qingmiao Dharma¡¯s experiences was also sent out.  Of course, he kept a low profile from beginning to end and used secret channels. This matter needs to be informed to the emperor first, so as not to cause an uproar.  Because they know very well that once this matter gets serious, the old party will never let it go and will definitely criticize the reform. It is hard to say what it will turn into by then.  Lin Zhao naturally does not want such a situation to arise. If something goes wrong, it is better to let Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi reflect on their own and give them time and opportunity to think and deal with it.  If it suddenly escalates into a big mess, everything will be out of control.  On the one hand, it will refute the face of the officials and Mr. Wang, and on the other hand, it may get out of hand.  Out of caution, Su Shi and Lin Zhao had a tacit understanding and carried out secret remonstrances together.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bianjing, the Imperial Palace Chui Gong Hall!  Emperor Zhao Xu is reading the memorial. The Privy Council has just reported that the number of horses raised on Shaanxi/West Road has dropped this year, and the number of war horses available has decreased by 20%.  Seeing this, Zhao Xu was very angry, and at the same time he couldn't help but sigh!  Because the Song Dynasty lost the Sixteenth State of Youyun and Xixia occupied the northwest, the Song Dynasty had a serious shortage of horses. A small number of horses came from Sichuan and Yunnan, but the quality of the horses was relatively far behind.  Therefore, the quantity and quality of the Song Army's cavalry can be imagined. They were weak and pitiful, and they repeatedly suffered losses during the battles against Liao and Xixia.  Without cavalry, long-distance strikes would be impossible. Every time they went on a foreign expedition, the food, grass and baggage alone would be a huge consumption, making it impossible to go on an expedition.  Therefore, in foreign wars, the Song Army was almost always in a passive defensive state.  Thanks to the good combat effectiveness of the Song Dynasty infantry, they were still able to hold on to the long border line after losing the Yanshan barrier.  However, the horse problem has always been a serious problem for the Song Dynasty monarchs and ministers, so they raised war horses in border areas to barely supplement the shortage of war horses.  But this year, the number of horses on Shaanxi/Xi Road has dropped by as much as 20%. What is the reason?  Zhao Xu knew nothing about this. In contrast, he cared more about the results.  Horses, horses, how to solve horse problems?  Zhao Xu has been thinking about this silently in his heart.  He suddenly remembered that not long ago, it seemed that Lin Zhao had sent a memorial.  It is proposed to open a tea-horse road to trade with Sichuan, Yunnan, Tubo and even Xixia, and exchange tea and other Central Plains specialties for horses.  He didn¡¯t pay attention at the time, but looking back now, it seemed like a good suggestion.  He immediately remembered the Longjing tea that Lin Zhao sent from Hangzhou a few days ago. It had a unique fragrance and endless aftertaste.  There was also the quilt that was delivered before Zhengdan. Both the imperial grandmother and mother were full of praise. Lin Dongyang was still really unique and made all these strange and weird things.  This tea horse race proposal is very good. I will discuss it with the ministers later. If Sichuan and Yunnan inferior horses are not good, Tubo can be considered.  The Tubo Qingtang Kingdom in the Hehuang area had a good relationship with the Song Dynasty. Maybe this was an opportunity.  As for tea, it was abundant in the Song Dynasty. Lin Zhaoyou suggested that the mountains in the south were not suitable for farming, but tea trees were indeed a good choice.  With this matter in mind, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China submitted the specific status of the implementation of the Youth Crops Law in various places, as well as the income accounts of the Youth Crops Money in the first half of the year.  Zhao Xu suddenly became interested and opened it excitedly. When he saw the gratifying data, he smiled with great joy.  But when he turned to Liangzhe Road, the official's eyes moved, and his face instantly turned gloomy.  I saw Zhao Xu staring at the three words Qiantang County, and then looking at the data behind it, surprise and confusion appeared in his eyes, and at the same time he couldn't help but be a little angry!  Xiaohuangmen only heard the official murmuring: "Lin ZhaoLin Zhao" &nbsp; Coincidentally, at this time, someone came to report: "Your Majesty, two secret reports from Hangzhou!" "Bring them here!" Upon hearing the word Hangzhou, Zhao Xu suddenly became nervous.  The two secret memorials were quickly placed on the imperial case. Zhao Xu hurriedly opened them and glanced over them. The surprise in his eyes became more and more intense, and the color became more and more gloomy.  Xiao Huangmen vaguely felt that this was the prelude to Long Yan¡¯s rage (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 195: Another dispute among young people

    Zhao Xu was very angry, and the reasons for his anger were somewhat complicated!  Reports on the effectiveness of the Qingmiao Law in various places have been submitted. I was looking forward to the data on the two Zhejiang Roads, especially Hangzhou.  But I never expected that the data in Qiantang County was almost zero.  How to explain this?  Is it possible that Lin Zhao did not implement the Green Seeding Method?  But I have high hopes for him. Is this the result of his return?  Zhao Xu's mood instantly became a little depressed, and at the same time he was vaguely angry. He wanted Lin Zhao to give a reasonable explanation.  At the same time, the secret notes of Lin Zhao and Su Shi arrived on his desk together.  Su Shi only said one thing in the memorial, that is, the Fuyang County magistrate actually forced people to die in the process of implementing the Green Crop Law.  At the same time, he also told about the guarantee of the thirty households, which Zhao Xu had not expected. His first reaction was that he could not believe it.  But Su Shi¡¯s words were so conclusive that people were shocked!     how so?  How could anything go wrong with the Green Seedling Method?  Zhao Xu found it difficult to accept this fact. After all, the news he received was all good news.  The huge contrast caused a huge impact, which was difficult for him to accept for a while.  Immediately afterwards, Zhao Xu saw another memorial, written by Lin Zhao, the magistrate of Qiantang County.  He thought this was Lin Zhao's explanation for not implementing the Green Seed Law, but the content was unexpected.  It is indeed an explanation of the Qingmiao Law. In fact, it goes far beyond the scope of the explanation. To be precise, it is an analysis and evaluation of the content of the Qingmiao Law, and the content is basically negative.  Lin Zhao described in detail the advantages and disadvantages of the Qingmiao Law in his secret memorial, especially the various unbelievable behaviors during its actual implementation.  For the first time, Zhao Xu saw people's negative comments about Qingmiao Law.  It is completely different from the usual good performance of officials at all levels.  Unimaginable.  The common people are so resistant to the Green Crops Law.  So boring.  Actually, there were no other officials who said something about the Green Crops Law before, but they were mainly conservative officials.  Zhao Xu thought that they were deliberately slandering Qingmiao Law, so he didn't want to believe it from the bottom of his heart.  "But Lin Zhao's identity is unusual. He can be regarded as his most powerful confidant, so his words are much more credible.  Therefore, Zhao Xu's psychology has begun to waver slightly.  Is this really the case?  Why is the good Qingmiao method like this?  Could it be that all the previous reports and good news were all lies?  Maybe the reality is too cruel.  Zhao Xu found it difficult to accept this fact for a while.  No, this matter must be verified as soon as possible. Zhao Xu began to have doubts in his heart.  The good thing is that both Lin Zhao and Su Shi used a secret method, which at least did not make the whole city a storm and would not affect the overall situation of the reform.  It's just that when something like this happens, it always needs to be investigated clearly!  Zhao Xu pondered for a moment and then ordered: "It is said that Mr. Wang will come to the palace to see you!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~ Zhao Xu didn¡¯t want to make the matter a big deal, but someone wanted to add fuel to the flames!  After Lu Huiqing came back from Chongzheng Hall during the day, she was murmuring in her heart.  The person at the center.  He must have sharp ears and eyes, so the officials hurriedly summoned Wang Anshi today.  I vaguely heard that it was related to Hangzhou. It seemed that someone was saying that Qingmiao Law was not good, and the officials were very angry about this.  When it comes to Hangzhou, 80% of it has something to do with Lin Zhao. Lu Huiqing can be said to be a bit neurotic and sensitive now, so he pays more attention to it.  Back home, his younger brother Lu Heqing brought him another news!  The implementation of Hangzhou¡¯s Young Crops Law seems to be dead, and there are also some very unfavorable situations.  Hearing this news, Lu Huiqing was also a little shocked. After all, he was the one who drafted the Qingmiao Law.  How did that happen?  He was also puzzled by this.  At the same time, I realize that this matter may have very negative consequences for myself.  No matter how you say that you are the backbone of the reform faction, if the Green Seedlings Law that you designed and drafted leads to death, your face will be tarnished, and you may be impeached or even implicated.  Of course, what Lu Huiqing is most worried about is the impact of this incident on the reform.  You must know that his prosperity and bright future are inseparable from the reform.  If the reform is affected, your good life will come to an end.  Therefore, after Lu Huiqing was immediately surprised, she thought about how to cover it up, and almost hurriedly went out to find Wang Anshi to discuss countermeasures.  "But when Lu Heqing explained the whole story clearly, Lu Huiqing suddenly laughed. He didn't expect that Lin Zhao was involved. Isn't this a perfect opportunity?  In order to take revenge, the Lu brothers planted a large number of eyes and ears in Hangzhou, and they have been secretly paying attention to Lin Zhao's actions.  As for the death of Wang Yuanwai, it comes from FuThe situation of ?? County and Qiantang County Government was comprehensively learned.  Liu Hui, the magistrate of Fuyang County, was obsessed with promotion through reform and was very flattering to the reformist officials in the court. It was not difficult for Lu Heqing to learn about the situation in Fuyang County from certain channels.  After all, things have already happened, not to mention that Hangzhou Tongpan has already intervened. It is certain that the paper cannot contain the fire.  Ever since, Lu Heqing had a rough understanding of the death of Wang Yuanwai of Fuyang through various situation analyses.  More importantly, there are clues showing that Lin Zhao was also involved.  Lu Huiqing immediately thought of the vague rumors he heard in the palace today, and guessed a rough outline.  They don¡¯t know exactly what role Lin Zhao plays in it, but his participation is certain. What if this news is revealed to the officials and Wang Anshi?  Lu Huiqing can imagine that it is probably the officials who have learned about the murder in Fuyang County, and they must have tried every means to cover up the matter.  Once exposed, the impact on the overall situation of Qingmiao Law is self-evident. Due to political stance, Lu Huiqing also agreed to keep it secret.  But now, Lu Huiqing has changed his mind. As long as he can attack Lin Zhao, what does it matter if he loses a little?  "What happened to what I asked you to prepare last time?" Lu Huiqing asked in a deep voice.  Lu Heqing smiled and said: "I have already given instructions to several conservative officials and are preparing to mention it to the ministers on a certain day!" "No wait, this matter will be tomorrow. And it is not to the ministers. It is to make it clear to the government directly!  " "This" Listen to the elder brother's instructions.  Lu Heqing hesitated slightly.  Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "It's okay, let them write a letter to praise Lin Zhao, and strive to establish Qiantang County as a model to oppose the reform. The better Lin Zhao does, the more those old men who are stubborn will have something to say,  The more they criticized the new law with such a stark contrast, the more the officials and Wang Xianggong became confused. After all, Lin Zhao was personally selected by the officials, and even he began to question and even oppose the Qingmiao Law.  Where do you want to put your dignity? You must also know Xianggong Wang¡¯s temper. "Brother, this is a clever move. You can use your sword to kill me!" Lu Heqing already fully understands what the eldest brother means.  Lu Huiqing snorted coldly: "This is all what he asked for. He has refuted the face of the official family and Wang Xianggong. It is self-evident what the consequences will be!" "Yes, this time Lin Zhao was in the eyes of the official family and Wang Xianggong  I'm afraid the status will be" Lu Heqing also laughed, this is just the first step, as long as Lin Zhao falls out of favor, the next step of revenge plan will be much easier.  Lu Huiqing said: "More than that, find a way to inform the censor. Let them reveal the affairs of Fuyang County at tomorrow's court meeting" "Brother, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. It won't be of much benefit to you  " Lu Heqing is also very aware of the impact of this matter on his eldest brother, so he has concerns.  Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "No, I will definitely not be the first to bear the brunt of this matter. If the sky falls, the officials and Xianggong Wang will bear it, let alone the sky collapses? The officials must have received the news today  , Hangzhou may also be more cautious. This matter will probably be covered up and handled in a low-key manner. The officials may be shaken by this matter, but when this matter is exposed and becomes a well-known event, the situation is completely different.  It¡¯s different. You don¡¯t understand that the officials and Mr. Wang are both stubborn people who want to save face. If this happens, they will probably not admit it. Even if they have to do it in the end, they may just make a slight concession based on the situation!  " Lu Heqing still looked worried and said: "That should be the case, but the eldest brother will definitely be pushed to the forefront" "Don't worry, what am I doing? It doesn't matter!" Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "The official family and the  It's a good thing that Mr. Wang needs help when he is in trouble! This matter was discovered by Hangzhou and Lin Zhao was involved. After the news was leaked, coupled with Lin Zhao's slow response in implementing the Green Seed Law,  "What do the officials and Wang Xianggong think?" "Oh, the eldest brother is really smart!" Lu Heqing finally understood the eldest brother's good intentions.  Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Put the two things together, it will be difficult for Lin Zhao not to fall out of favor. If conditions permit, and we add fuel to the fire, the wave will become even stronger. The most important thing is that someone will do the whole thing for us."  , and I am also a victim, who would suspect that it is us?" Lu Heqing smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, I already understand, let's go and make arrangements!" After that, he turned and left.  In the study, Lu Huiqing was sitting on a chair and suddenly showed a sneer. Bianjing in June suddenly made people feel a bit cold!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next day is the Great Court Meeting. In the Zichen Hall, Emperor Zhao Xu is sitting on top, with a group of ministers below.  Minister???? Zhao Xu didn't sleep well last night, and the circles under his eyes were slightly dark. After all, the content of the memorials written by Lin Zhao and Su Shi always made people uneasy.  To this end, he also urgently summoned Wang Anshi.  Wang Xianggong also expressed shock at this. He did not believe it at the time and believed that the matter required detailed investigation.  At the same time, I believe that even if this phenomenon exists, it is just an example.  As for Lin Zhao's memorial, Wang Anshi was very puzzled. In addition, after learning that the implementation of the Green Crops Law in Qiantang County was almost zero, he suddenly became very angry.  In his mind, there is no problem with the essence of the Green Seed Law, but there are only a few minor flaws in the execution process.  As for what Lin Zhao said, Wang Anshi thought it was completely alarmist.  At the same time, he was very puzzled and a little angry. When did Lin Zhao's beliefs change? Is he going to be Su Che's second best?  Of course, he doesn¡¯t want to say anything more until the matter is finalized!  Regarding the case in Fuyang County, the emperor and his ministers maintained the same tacit understanding and handled it in a low-key manner!  But some people just didn¡¯t give them face, and the usual court meeting the next day turned into an undercurrent and ups and downs!  First, the Minister of Household Affairs showed up, and the impeachment law of the two young people in Zhejiang Province was being implemented.  Qiantang County remained unmoved.  County magistrate Lin Zhao neglected his duties.  Ignorance of court decrees should be punished!  This situation occurred very unexpectedly. It would be a bit of a fuss to impeach a county magistrate in a grand meeting.  But it¡¯s understandable, because it was the Minister of Household Affairs who came forward to impeach!  Don't look at it as a waiter, but the Great Song Dynasty has the existence of three divisions. The household department is completely an overhead furnishings, only in charge of the soil of the prefectures and counties of the country.  It is just a matter of displaying it in the court and at the gate of the court on New Year's Day.  It's just a Qingshui Yamen, with no hope of promotion.  The minister himself prefers the new method, but he has never had the opportunity to express his feelings to Mr. Wang. Today, under some hint, he saw such an excellent opportunity.  It is always good to impeach those who do not work hard and at the same time emphasize the good effects of the Youth Law!  As for Lin Zhao's past experiences and the attitudes of the officials and Wang Anshi, he seemed to turn a blind eye.  Unexpectedly, as soon as the words came out, a censor retorted: "This is not the case. In the eight counties of Hangzhou, because of the implementation of the Young Crops Law, the people's livelihood conditions are very bad. Only in Qiantang County, the people still live and work in peace and contentment! What is wrong with Lin Zhao, the magistrate of Qiantang County?  "Yes?" This person is mainly responsible for the Jiangnan generation in Yushitai, so his agreement carries a lot of weight!  As soon as Ru came out, the court exploded instantly, almost in an uproar!  It doesn¡¯t matter who you are impeaching or defending, what matters is the matter itself!  Conservative officials were immediately keenly aware of the fact that the people would not be able to make a living if the Youth Law was implemented, but would live and work in peace and contentment if it were not implemented. In this case, isn¡¯t there a big problem with the Youth Law?  The example of Hangzhou is already a good illustration.  As a result, all kinds of things came and went in the court, and the unique phenomenon of Qiantang County was immediately amplified and became a hot spot of debate in the court.  The debate over the Green Crops Law has already been suppressed a lot, and the conservative old party officials have never been able to grasp the reason. Today, with such an excellent opportunity, how can they let it go?  So a new round of court debate began.  Emperor Zhao Xu suddenly frowned, and Prime Minister Wang Anshi also had a gloomy look on his face. The thing he was most worried about happened.  Zhao Xu didn't expect that the officials of the imperial court would start to find excuses to say yes so quickly. It was really annoying.  But inadvertently, Zhao Xu thought of Lin Zhao. What happened? How could he produce a negative teaching material?  There was a vague dissatisfaction with Lin Zhao in his heart, and Wang Anshi also had a similar mood.  When Lu Huiqing saw this scene, her heart was filled with pride, and a sneer flashed across her lips.  This is just the beginning, next, hum The Yushitai can hear about things and has relatively high authority, so the opinions are sharper.  This was especially true in the Song Dynasty, when the court environment was relatively relaxed. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out????  Immediately, the officials and common people came out with loans that they could not repay, and the miserable suffering of the upper-class households, which immediately caused an uproar in the court again!  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????  Once a human life is lost, this nature completely changes!  What kind of goodness is to kill people for the people, what kind of well -being talked about?  Isn't this a joke?  For a time, accusations and criticisms abounded about the Green Crops Law.  Emperor Zhao Xu¡¯s face looked a little unnatural. How could this happen?  Didn't Su Shi perform the memorial in secret?  How come everyone knows about it?  What is this Su Zizhan doing?  Could it be that you are doing one thing in front of you and another behind your back?  The little moves are really overwhelming!  Thinking of the actions of brothers Su Shi and Su Che, Zhao Xu inadvertently felt like he had been deceived!  &nbsp;Wang Anshi's face suddenly became a little confused. After all, he was in charge of the reform. Apart from such things, he was naturally the one in charge.  No one dared to accuse the emperor of anything wrong, so whatever was wrong with Qingmiaofa was naturally his fault, and it could be said that it was the fault of thousands of people.  A small case suddenly made Wang Anshi a little passive!  Zhao Xu was originally so confused and wavered, but in this case, he had no other choice but to support Wang Anshi.  "Everyone, it must be the fault of the Fuyang County magistrate, who ignored the court's laws and distorted the implementation of the Green Crops Law." Zhao Xu said loudly: "Judging from the reports from other states and counties, the effect of the Green Crops Law is still very good. As for Fuyang  The county must be severely punished for problems like this, and today it is even more important to prevent such a situation from happening again!¡± The officials personally spoke, and they must be given face, so the noisy scene became much quieter!  Wang Anshi then appeared and said: "What exactly happened on Liangzhe Road still needs to be investigated. It is too early to draw conclusions now, so please be patient!" "Since this matter happened because of Lin Zhao, I was thinking  Let him explain it himself!" Zhao Xu was helpless and had some doubts in his heart.  Youdao is that those who are close to Zhu are red, and those who are close to Mo are black. After staying with Zhao Peng and Su Shi for too long, Lin Zhao's position has changed?  Zhao Xu didn't want all his expectations to be disappointed.  At least Lin Zhao should give a reasonable explanation, so that he can deal with the previous officials, and at the same time give himself an explanation!  If the Qingmiao Law is correct and Lin Zhao delays and does not implement it, then he is deliberately slacking off on the imperial decree.  If he insists that he is right, the situation may be worse than imagined. Doesn't it mean that something is wrong with Qingmiao Law?  No matter what the situation is, Lin Zhao's situation will not be good.  In short, Lin Zhao¡¯s actions in Hangzhou caused very bad consequences and made people very passive!  Zhao Xu felt vaguely dissatisfied. This time he had to give an explanation!  Lin Zhao has stayed in Hangzhou for too long, and he still vaguely "misses" it!  Zhao Xu felt that maybe it was time for Lin Zhao to move!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 196: Look with a Different Eye

    In the court, there was another dispute among young people. Emperor Zhao Xu and Prime Minister Wang Anshi were very angry!  Wang Anshi returned home and was very angry. He never expected that Lin Zhao, who had always respected him, would be like this. Qiantang County has become a typical example used by conservative officials to criticize the Qingmiao Law. On the one hand, there is also Lin Zhao's memorial that discusses the Qingmiao Law.  , which made him even more unhappy!  Wang Anshi firmly believes that the Qingmiao Law is good. Even if there are some flaws, they are caused by the arbitrary actions of the people below. As for what Lin Zhao said, it is completely alarmist. At least this attitude of questioning the Qingmiao Law is very disturbing.  It's annoying!  Lin Zhao has changed, Wang Xianggong thinks: "Wang Yu saw his father's appearance and knew what was going on. He knew why his father was angry. Lin Zhao's behavior was indeed a bit unseemly. He did not implement the Green Seeding Law properly, but instead criticized him.  It seems that even if there are some minor problems with the Qingmiao Law, Lin Zhao should not say anything in his capacity. At least he should defend the reform instead of tearing it down like this. In the more than a year since he left Bianjing, Lin Zhao and  The relationship between the Wang family has become more and more distant. He is no longer the book boy of the Meng family in Jiangning. I heard that Lin Zhao was favored by Zhao Peng and Su Shi in Hangzhou. It may not be without reason that those who are close to Zhu are red and those who are close to Mo are black. Maybe Lin Zhao  It was during this process that Zhao changed. Not supporting the Qingmiao Law meant parting ways with the Wang family. Lin Zhao had begun to drift away. Wang Yu suddenly regretted why he had bothered to make peace with them in the first place. Now it seems that Lu Huiqing is the one.  Lin Zhao was his father's true right-hand man and loyal helper, but he is no longer the one he once was!  Wang Yu suddenly had a thought. There are many reasons for Lin Zhao's change. Could it be related to this?  The conflict between him and Lu Huiqing was deep. It was probably because he was worried about Lu Huiqing's revenge. Perhaps Lin Zhao was convinced that his father and son would side with Lu Huiqing, and fell to the side of the old party in order to protect himself.  Is my father so unsure?  Even though Wang Anshi admires Lu Huiqing and they get along with each other on weekdays, in this matter, Lin Zhao and Lu Huiqing are definitely on the same page. Why would Lin Zhao have such thoughts?  It seems that he is the father and son who have no confidence Wang Yu suddenly felt that all the efforts to mediate the conflict between the two of them were in vain. It turned out that they did not appreciate it at all. The more he thought like this, the more uncomfortable Wang Yu felt, and towards Lin  Zhao's attitude became more and more resentful. It was an indisputable fact that the relationship between Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi's family began to crack!  Emperor Zhao Xu was also in a bad mood. He felt like he shot himself in the foot because of Lin Zhao and Cai Jing. He specifically proposed that Qiantang County and Yuhang County, and later the entire Liangzhe Road, try out the Green Seedling Method, and treat Lin Zhao  It can be said that he had high hopes, but he did not expect that he would repay himself in this way. It would create such a huge contrast that it would make people unable to step down. Although this incident was not directly caused by Lin Zhao, he had already caused very bad things without his knowledge.  Zhao Xu was inevitably dissatisfied with this influence!  Lin Zhao even listed the faults of Qingmiao Fa. Zhao Xu did not believe it. After all, Qingmiao Fa was too perfect in his eyes. It could not be swayed by others with just a few words, not to mention that this matter was now related to his emperor.  Lin Zhao's status in the eyes of the emperor was also declining. Especially after learning the details from Hangzhou, he felt even more uncomfortable!  Lin Zhao actually knew about the accidental death case in Fuyang County and was involved in it. Although Su Shi did not mention it, the fact was already clear. It was probably Lin Zhao and Su Shi who jointly planned it. Zhao Xu felt in his heart that these officials in Hangzhou were actually involved.  Underneath, they are doing little tricks without telling themselves. Could it be that they have some intention to connect them together?  The most important thing is that Su Shi reported such secret news in a secret report, which means that the news has not spread yet, but where did the censor get the news?  Moreover, the reaction was so quick that he and Wang Anshi were not given much time to react. He suddenly brought it up in the court, causing an uproar. The most reasonable suspicion is that Lin Zhao and Su Shi leaked the news. Is it really such a coincidence?  Or is it the intentional result of some people?  Zhao Xu was originally a suspicious person, but now his doubts were reborn. Could it be that someone deliberately planned to act like this?  Why do you have a vague feeling of being plotted against?  Since being used by Lu Huiqing last time, Zhao Xu has been particularly sensitive in this regard. As for this incident, he did not suspect Lu Huiqing at all. After all, Lu Huiqing had no chance to participate, not to mention that he was also the big victim of this incident!  In short, both Emperor Zhao Xu and Prime Minister Wang Anshi were very unhappy with Lin Zhao!  After all, paper cannot keep fire. When the court questioned Lin Zhao¡¯s performance during the implementation of Qiantang County¡¯s Green Crops Law, some of Lin Zhao¡¯s remarks and his views on the Green Crops Law were eventually exposed.? ?What about secret music?  The failure to implement the Young Seedlings Law from beginning to end is already a good proof. The result will only make Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi even more dissatisfied with Lin Zhao!  However, all this is not obvious at present. At least Lin Zhao has no fault on the surface. Naturally, he cannot do anything easily As for the death of Wang Yuanwai of Fuyang County, the court also quickly sent people to investigate. Fuyang County Magistrate Liu Hui  There was indeed improper handling in this matter. As for the situation of thirty households with one guarantee, it was made into a typical crime of fraud in the implementation of the Young Crops Law. Liu Hui did not enjoy the joy of rewards based on merit at all, and he never even  He once had the opportunity to be promoted, but he fell down due to eagerness for quick success and some accidental incidents. As for life and death, there will naturally be three judges to decide. "This is a very sad county magistrate. He has nothing to say at all, even though he knows that most local officials across the country are  I'm doing it, but what can I do?  Youdao means not to fight diligently, not to be lazy, and to specialize in fighting without long-sightedness. He is a typical example of this kind of short-sightedness. Naturally, he must be severely punished. You must know that Emperor Zhao Xu and Prime Minister Wang Anshi had no intention of recognizing the Qingmiao Law.  The result is that there is something wrong. It can only be determined that there is a problem in Liu Hui's specific implementation process. This kind of problem is very rare nationwide, and in very few cases, he must die this time and must be punished according to the canon. For such a result, the DPRK  The ministers could only be disappointed. After all, it did not touch on the root of the matter. In the final analysis, it only treated the symptoms but not the root cause, which would not have much effect. The officials and Wang Xianggong obviously concealed their illnesses and refused to treat them. Even Lin Zhao personally reported the same result.  Experienced ministers in the DPRK will inevitably be disappointed. However, at the same time, they are more and more admired and interested in Lin Zhao. Before this, Lin Zhao was regarded as a staunch follower of the New Party and a direct descendant of Wang Anshi.  But through this incident, it is clear that Lin Zhao is not the kind of person who wants to work hard. At least he is willing to tell the truth, even if the truth is harsh. At the same time, he finds that many of the things he says are  It's right. It can be seen that Lin Zhao's selfishness is not that strong. He is more for the court and the people. At least his attitude is correct from beginning to end. Lin Zhao begins to make conservative officials look at him differently!  When Mr. Wen Yanbo and Mr. Wen returned home, his six sons, Wen Jifu, were waiting for him!  Most of the other sons have gone out to become officials. Because Wen Jifu was still studying and Wen Yanbo paid special attention to him, he stayed by his side to educate him. "Father, I heard that something happened to Lin Dongyang!" Wen Jifu said while serving his father.  Tea, while asking in a low voice. Because they had had several contacts in Bianjing before, and could barely be regarded as friends, so after hearing the news, Wen Jifu was a little curious, so he couldn't help but ask. Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "You guys are still very informed.  Are you smart?" "It's spread around the Imperial Academy. It's said that Lin Zhao offended the officials and Mr. Wang because of the Qingmiao Law!" "It's true" Wen Yanbo didn't hide anything from his son. Wen Jifu said:  "Then Lin Zhao's future will be affected?" "Maybe!" Wen Yanbo seemed to be talking to himself, and then asked: "What do you think about this matter? Do you think Lin Zhao is right or wrong? Don't think about it.  A father's position!" Wen Jifu said: "It would be wrong for Lin Dongyang to just repay the kindness of being acquainted with others; but as a court official and a loyal minister, it is right to do so!" "Yes, before!  I underestimated Lin Dongyang, but I didn't expect that his character was very good. This time, I made things difficult for him!" Wen Yanbo sighed, which clearly showed that at least in his mind, Lin Zhao's approach was right.  Yes, the impression has improved a lot. Wen Jifu said: "Will Lin Dongyang be implicated for this?" "To some extent, it will not be particularly serious. Officials still have to be measured!" Wen Yanbo said!  "It's just that Lin Zhao's career in the future may be more difficult" "Father, what you mean is that because of this incident, Lin Zhao will break up with Wang Xianggong and break away from the relationship?" Wen Jifu tried in a low voice: "Then Lin Zhao must be sure now.  He is alone, and he is also a rare talent. Does his father have any ideas to absorb him" Wen Yanbo immediately waved his hand and said: "There must be a rift in the relationship with the Wang family, but the break should not be so quick. As for  "Others, don't let your mind wander, lest you fall into the pretext of forming a party for personal gain." Lin Zhao didn't know that he had aroused the wrath of the officials and Mr. Wang, nor did he know that Mr. Wen had already favored him, let alone that he was far away.  In Luoyang, some people also noticed him ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was more than just Lin Zhao who looked at him differently.  It's Wen Yanbo, even as far away as Luoyang?Sima Guang was full of praise for Lin!  Tianjin Bridge is located on the Luoshui River. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Tianjin Xiaoyue was once one of the eight ancient sights of Luoyang. After experiencing from the Anshi Rebellion to the wars of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the city of Luoyang has been dilapidated and has long lost its former prosperity. This is why  Among the five dynasties of the Liang, Tang, Jin and Han dynasties, four chose to build their capital in Bianjing. The only special thing is the Later Tang. Their capital was in Luoyang, but in the end it was a disastrous defeat. Especially when the country was broken, the last Emperor of the Later Tang held the jade seal passed down to him.  After the self-immolation, the treasure that was "ordained by heaven and will live forever" disappeared and became a mystery for later generations. At the same time, many emperors of later generations came to feel extremely regretful. Luoyang was ruined as a result. Originally, it was another opportunity to rebuild.  The prosperous Song Dynasty Taizu Zhao Kuangyin came out to Luoyang to clamp horses. He was very sentimental about it, especially later. In order to restrain the behavior of his brother Zhao Guangyi and worry about the safety of the capital of the Song Dynasty, he planned to move the capital to Luoyang. Unfortunately, the matter was abandoned later.  When the Ying Yao Hong incident occurred, Emperor Taizu died, and the matter of moving the capital was permanently shelved. Although Luoyang has the name of Xijing, its status and situation have not improved much. However, in recent times, many people have come to visit Luoyang.  They came to Luoyang for two reasons because there were two very attractive people living here, one named Sima Guang and the other named Shao Yong!  Because Sima Guang was at odds with Wang Anshi, or to be precise because he was too aggressive in his opposition to the Qingmiao Law, he and Wang Anshi were at loggerheads in Bianjing. However, the official Zhao Xu was determined to support Wang Anshi in carrying out reforms. Sima Guang's existence instantly became somewhat  Feeling embarrassed and not sure whether it was helplessness or silent protest, Sima Guang asked to leave Bianjing and came to Luoyang. Although he was a high-ranking official in Xijing, he was still far away from the center of the imperial court. However, Sima Guang didn't care about this. At first, he was  He came here with an out-of-sight, out-of-mind attitude, hoping to take advantage of this opportunity to write the "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" with peace of mind. However, after a long time, Sima Guang realized that he had no time to spare. He didn't care about the court affairs.  Literally, especially after the implementation of the Green Crops Law, Sima Guang paid special attention to all aspects of the situation. After all, he had opposed the so-called reform in the past, especially the Green Crops Law. Sima Guang was also particularly stubborn and wanted to verify who was right and who was wrong.  !  At the beginning, when I heard the news that the implementation of the Green Crop Law in various places was very successful, Sima Guang couldn't believe it, so he sent people to go to the private sector to investigate. Before there was a result, things in Qiantang County had already started in Bianjing. Sima Guang  Guang understood instantly, and suddenly felt happy. In the final analysis, he was right. But when it was truly verified, Sima Guang was not excited at all, because Emperor Zhao Xu didn't believe it at all. This made Sima Guang feel deeply  Deeply worried, hiding illnesses or refusing to seek treatment, or being indifferent?  It's annoying to think about it. Taking advantage of the cool weather in the evening, Sima Guang went out for a walk alone. Unexpectedly, the evening breeze was blowing and the water was rippling. He unexpectedly met his old friend Shao Yong at Tianjin Qiaotou!  Shao Yong was standing at the end of the Tianjin Bridge looking at the southern sky. He seemed to be thinking about something, and there was a little solemnity in his eyes. Sima Guang was a little surprised after seeing it. He rarely saw Shao Yong like this. What happened today?  ?  Could it be that something big is about to happen?  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 197: Hidden Dragon in the Deep

    In ancient history, each dynasty had legendary figures who were proficient in Yi studies, good at deducing the destiny of heaven, and insightful into world affairs, such as Xu Fu in the Han Dynasty, Yuan Tiangang in the Tang Dynasty, Li Chunfeng, Liu Bowen in the Ming Dynasty, etc. The Song Dynasty was no exception. There were also two masters, one of whom was sleeping.  The other immortal ancestor Chen Tuan is Master Shao Yong!  In contrast, Chen Tuan's mythology is relatively strong, while Shao Yong is an out-and-out Yi Xue master. From Renzong to Shenzong, it can be said that he was famous all over the world and had countless admirers!  Shao Yong, named Yaofu, was born in Fanyang. He moved to Gongcheng with his father when he was young. He had little ambition and studied in Baiyuan of Sumen Mountain. Shao Yong studied hard on his own when he was young, and he was well-read in many books. Historians say: "He made great use of his talents, and he was generous and wanted to make a name for himself."  Reading everything is the beginning of learning, that is, working hard, not heating the stove in the cold, not fanning the fan in the summer, and not sitting down at night for several years. It is precisely because of this experience that Shao Yong is outstanding in learning, and he seems to have the potential to be a great Confucian, especially proficient in  Philosophy and Yi studies, as well as the art of stargazing and divination, are naturally involved, and the level is quite high. It is reasonable to say that Shao Yong is a fortune teller, but the accuracy and level of this fortune teller are not comparable to that of ordinary people. Shao Yong has never been there in his life.  Seeking fame and living a secluded life, during the reign of Renzong Jiayou, the imperial court issued an edict to seek out celebrities from all over the world. Wang Gongchen and Yin Luo, who were left behind in Xijing, responded to the edict with Shao Yong, and were appointed generals as supervisors. Bo Luhai and Wu Ke recommended him to supplement the Yingzhou regiment training.  He used various reasons to shirk the recommendation of officials. Just last year, after the young emperor Zhao Xu ascended the throne, someone recommended Shao Yong to become an official, but the old gentleman was not interested at all. Since the first year of Emperor Renzong's reign, Shao Yong has settled down.  In Luoyang, he made a living by teaching students. In the seventh year of Jiayou's reign, Wang Gongchen, the envoy of the North Academy of Xuanhui in Xijing at that time, built thirty rooms on the former residence of An Shenqi, the military envoy of the Five Dynasties, in the west of Tiangong Temple in Luoyang and south of Tianjin Bridge.  Shao Yong was named An Le Wo by Master Shao, so he called himself Mr. An Le. Because his residence was next to the Tianjin Bridge, Shao Yong often went out for a walk here. He accidentally discovered a problem and was observing it solemnly. Unexpectedly, Sima Guang happened to appear.  Now! Shao Yong had many contacts with Fubi, Sima Guang, Lu Gongzhu, Cheng Yi, Cheng Hao, Zhang Zai and other high-ranking officials and celebrities when they lived in Luoyang. During this period of time, Sima Guang stayed behind in Xijing. On weekdays,  I have many contacts with Shao Yong, and they are considered close friends. "Brother Yaofu, why are you meditating on the bridge?  Sima Guang said hello from a distance. Shao Yong came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Brother Jun Shi, why do you have the leisure and leisure to go out for sightseeing today?"  " The Luoshui River is flowing, the blue waves are rippling, and the scenery at the bridgehead of Tianjin is exactly where the two "experts" met by chance! "Don't worry, let me guess!  Shao Yong looked at Sima Guang and said with a smile: "Brother Jun Shi, there is joy and worry between your eyes, but what is the dilemma?"  But is it related to Qingmiao?  " Observing words and emotions is the basic skill of a fortune teller. Master Shao Yong is naturally good at it! He does not become an official, but it does not mean that he knows nothing about court affairs. Sima Guang said with a smile: "I can't hide anything from you!  An official in Hangzhou wrote a letter, speaking out about the shortcomings of the Green Miao Law, but neither the official nor Wang Anshi was moved." "Officials from all over the country are talking about the benefits of Qingmiao, but I didn't expect that there are still officials who are willing to write a letter to talk about the disadvantages, which is interesting!  Shao Yong laughed and seemed to be very interested. Sima Guang said: "Yes, Lin Zhao, the magistrate of Qiantang County, whose nickname is Dongyang, used to be very close to Wang Anshi. He had some skills. I thought he was just a man who was good at maneuvering and had some cleverness."  I didn't expect that he would serve the country and the people, dare to speak out, and be honest, so that people would look at him in a different light. I was really ashamed that I had looked down upon him before!  ¡± As the saying goes, every gain must come with a loss. While Lin Zhao fell out of favor with Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi, he also gained the admiration and favor of a group of conservative ministers. Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang were also among them. Because of this incident, Lin Zhao was  The status in the minds of senior officials of the Song Dynasty was instantly much higher. Shao Yong nodded and said: "Then where does the worry in Brother Junshi's eyebrows come from?  " Sima Guang shook his head helplessly and said: "The loyal advice is offensive, but the Lord does not adopt it, which makes people unavoidably worried!  " Shao Yong just smiled faintly, as if everything was expected. "It is not pity for a Fuyang County magistrate to die, but it is pity for Lin Zhao's sincere heart" Unknowingly, Sima Guang felt sorry for Lin Zhao Shao  Yong suddenly had an idea flash in his mind and asked with a smile: "This Lin Zhao you are talking about is in the southeast?  " "Yes, the Magistrate of Qiantang County, Hangzhou!  " "Qiantang County, by the West Lake" Shao Yong couldn't help but his expression moved, as if he was thinking about something! Sima Guang was not only curious, but asked: "Yaofu, I just saw you looking solemn, looking at the sky and thinking, but what are you thinking about?"  "Uh, no, I just saw the gorgeous sunset on the horizon, so I took another look" Sima Guang was doubtful, but who is Shao Yong??Don't reveal it, it's understandable if it's inconvenient to say it clearly. He just smiled and said: "We will have a banquet in Jingu Garden another day. How about we go to drink and cool off together?"  After leaving, Shao Yong still stood at the head of the Tianjin Bridge. The setting sun had completely disappeared among the mountains to the west. The stars appeared in the sky and reflected in the Luo River. The scenery was still really beautiful. Master Shao Yong didn't seem to appreciate the beautiful scenery much.  Instead of thinking, he raised his head and stared at the sky intently!  The purple stars in the northern sky are still bright, but there is a faint but faint trend, and Dou Shu seems to be a little messy. The sudden appearance of this abnormality shocked Shao Yong!  Ziwei is the Emperor's Star, so it can be seen that the stars match the Emperor's recent situation very well!  Not only that, but it is vaguely visible that there seems to be purple energy rising in the southeast, and the luck is pointing directly at Ziwei Palace How could this happen?  Is it possible that there has been some change in destiny?  Shao Yong was shocked!  Ziwei Star is the Emperor Star. When such a situation occurs, could it be that deducing destiny seems to be a great ability, but in fact it is also a kind of torture. Sometimes it is even frightening. Shao Yong's mood at the moment is like this, especially heavy!  On the one hand, the secret must not be leaked, and on the other hand, it is related to Ziwei¡¯s star destiny, so we need to be more cautious. Therefore, even if his close friend Sima Guang asked, Shao Yong did not dare to reveal anything!  The southeast, that is, the land of Wu and Yue, isn¡¯t that where the purple energy rises?  But at this moment, the purple energy is still very weak, and it seems not as strong as it was in the past few days. Could it be that it has encountered some kind of suppression?  The current situation is very much like a dragon hiding in the abyss. If there is a way, it is Jinling, but it is not a thing in the pond. When the wind and clouds change, the dragon changes. Is it possible that there will be no changes in the country thousands of miles away?  For a moment, Shao Yong was a little nervous, and he also had some vague expectations. His mood was exactly the same as that of Sima Guang, who wanted to verify whether his idea was correct. When Sima Guang just arrived, he mentioned a person who seemed to be in line with this trend. Shao  Yongxuan immediately shook his head, how could such a thing be such a coincidence?  I am really thinking too much, just thinking too much. But with a young official who dares to speak out regardless of fame and wealth, coupled with some legendary experiences, Shao Yong really wants to meet him ~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To say that he doesn¡¯t care about fame and fortune at all, as far as Lin Zhao is concerned now, he is still not able to be so free and easy. He wrote bluntly  The Green Crops Law itself is a risky thing. Lin Zhao knows this very well, but he will definitely feel uneasy if he doesn't say it. After all, he does not want the good Green Crops Law, or even the entire Xining Reform, to end in vain because of these mistakes.  The Great Song Dynasty has been in chaos for a long time. He has fallen deeply in love with the entire era. As long as he can, he will do his best to make it better. This is the reality. Lin Zhao was originally full of expectations and longing for Wang Anshi's reform, but what happened  Unsatisfactory, his mentality naturally changed slightly. There are some things that should be said. Apart from this starting point, there is another reason why he speaks out. That is the wisdom of officials Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi. But the facts  Tell him that he overestimated the sanity of the emperor and Wang Xianggong. He personally verified Wang Xianggong's stubbornness. The name of the stubborn Xianggong was indeed not in vain. Knowing this result, Lin Zhao was a little dumbfounded as to why they couldn't understand their relationship.  What about good intentions?  The sky was clear, he was sincere but was misunderstood, and a kind of helplessness suddenly filled his heart. Of course, he didn't know that someone was adding fuel to the fire, making the problem more complicated!  Maybe I was wrong from the beginning. Dealing with a stubborn person is not that easy! ??????????? It¡¯s not that he regrets it. From the moment he decided to submit the letter, he knew that there would be such a risk, but this time it was true and he was not so lucky!  Luck is something that comes and goes, so you can only laugh at it!  It¡¯s just that this time I¡¯ve offended Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi, I¡¯m afraid life will be a little difficult in the future. As for the so-called bright future, let¡¯s just let nature take its course!  Lin Zhao vaguely felt that he, as the magistrate of Qiantang County, would not last long, and that was all. Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little sad. The sadness was not for himself, but for Wang Anshi and the reforms he led. It was an excellent opportunity for the rise of the Song Dynasty.  Just miss it like this?  Hence the deviation?  Lin Zhao's mood is inevitably a little uncomfortable. Even though he has traveled through time and can predict some things, there are still many things that he is powerless to do. Worry about the world's worries first, and be happy after the world's happiness. Lin Zhao used to feel that he was worried about the country and the people.  It is completely the innocent moaning of ancient officials. But at this moment, Lin Zhao has?I completely believe Fan Wenzhenggong¡¯s emotion while standing on the Yueyang Tower, so at this moment he has exactly the same feeling?¡ª?not pretentious, not pretentious, just a complete empathy!  No matter what, the opportunity is not impossible. There will still be opportunities in the future. Lin Zhao still remains true to his original intention. He will still look for opportunities in the future and exert influence on the reform. But once he is not favored by the emperor and Wang Xianggong, how can he exert his influence as a humble person?  ?  Lin Zhao was thinking, could it be that he was dreaming again?  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 198: Report on Bianjing

    The unexpected result was something Su Shi had never thought of. They had adopted a secret reporting method and had given the officials and Mr. Wang enough time to deal with the crisis. No one expected that the matter would be exposed so quickly. In an instant,  It caused an uproar. No wonder the official Long Yan was furious. This time it was justified and he couldn¡¯t explain it. A good thing turned out to be like this. He just paid it back. After all, he was following the procedures from beginning to end, even if  The case in Fuyang County was made known to everyone, and the emperor had no reason to blame. But Lin Zhao was different, especially the memorial that discussed the shortcomings of the Green Crop Law, which aroused dissatisfaction among the officials and Xianggong Wang.  Su Shi was far less shocked than Lin Zhao at this result. Maybe he didn't have much expectations for Wang Anshi, or he knew Wang Anshi better. It's also possible that Su Shi never had any hope for reform from the beginning!  If there is no hope, there will be no disappointment!  It¡¯s just that Su Shi is a little worried about Lin Zhao¡¯s future!  After Zhao Pian heard the news, he also sighed. Although he was not involved in this incident, it happened under his jurisdiction after all, and he always has responsibility. As for Lin Zhao, it is even more regrettable. His recent career must have been affected in some way.  , no matter how many hardships young people encounter, now they can only comfort themselves. On the ground in Hangzhou, many people are worried about Lin Zhao¡¯s future, even the young Wang Chaoyun. ¡°Brother, I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m the one who¡¯s involved.  "You!" Wang Chaoyun was very happy to have his revenge, but he felt a little sad when he heard about Lin Zhao. Especially when he learned from some people that this matter was related to him, Wang Chaoyun felt very uncomfortable.  Lin Zhao looked at Chaoyun, who was wearing mourning clothes, with tears in his eyes. He looked pitiful and comforted him softly: "It's okay. Chaoyun doesn't have to worry. It's you, please forgive me!" The little girl is really pitiful. Her father died first.  , her mother also fell ill due to excessive grief, and passed away in just over a month. Wang Chaoyun changed from a carefree and happy little girl to an orphan. Wang Chaoyun nodded gently, although he was young.  , but he was unusually strong. Lin Zhao firmly believed that he could get through it. The little girl stretched out her hand to wipe the tears on her cheeks. There seemed to be a bit of stubbornness in her eyes!  "Then where will you live in the future? Do you still have uncles and brothers at home?" Suddenly both parents died, Wang Chaoyun's life will inevitably make people worry. Wang Chaoyun shook his head gently and said: "There are no uncles and brothers but Sister Runzhi has already  Promise, let me stay with her." Lin Zhao originally thought that if the little girl was really homeless, he would find a way to help. Unexpectedly, Su Shi's wife Wang Runzhi had already arrived first. I guess it was Su Shi who saw that she was in a state of distress.  No matter how proactively he helped, Wang Chaoyun and Wang Runzhi would be called sisters in the future, and Su Shi would be able to see each other every day. A marriage should have been facilitated!  "Thank you, big brother. When I grow up in the future, I will definitely repay your kindness!" Wang Chaoyun was really grateful to Lin Zhao. "Don't worry, just live a good life in Hangzhou!" Lin Zhao didn't take it seriously!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After returning from the West Lake, Lin Zhao said to Meng Ruoying: "After the cotton harvest this year, give the villagers more food and money. In the future, their  Life will be difficult" "This time you" Meng Ruoying also knew that Lin Zhao was in big trouble this time. Lin Zhao waved his hands and said: "Don't worry, it's okay. It's just that Qiantang County's affairs may be taken care of in the future.  Not much more" The implication is very clear. The Qiantang County magistrate may have reached the end. As for whether he will be dismissed from office or appointed to another position, it is possible. Of course, Lin Zhao believes that the latter is more likely.  Big, after all, I didn¡¯t actually make any mistakes. In short, no matter what the result, everything will be fast!  Seeing this, Meng Ruoying nodded slightly and said: "Okay, don't worry, I will handle the food and distribution and cotton purchase properly!" "Yeah!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "No matter what happens to me, I will take care of it for some time in the future.  , I¡¯m afraid you need to stay in Hangzhou for a while. After all, our tea planting, cotton, and brewing workshops have just started. If there is no improvement in our career in the future, we will have to rely on these businesses to make a living." Lin Zhao smiled as he spoke!  Although it was just a joke, Meng Ruoying couldn't help but feel a little touched in her heart. Youdao is like accompanying a king like a tiger. Lin Zhao has done so many important things for the officials and Mr. Wang in the past. It can be said that before he was highly regarded, he went through life and death to quell the rebellion for them.  , on a mission to an enemy country, but what about now?  It¡¯s just becauseHer words were offensive, and her attitude towards Lin Zhao became much colder. She felt like burning bridges across rivers. From this point alone, she felt dissatisfied with Lin Zhao and at the same time felt danger. As a woman, she hoped that the person she loved deeply would be safe.  situation, don¡¯t let it make a big ups and downs. Although she really hopes to stay with Lin Zhao forever and become a wealthy and leisurely man, Meng Ruoying knows in her heart that her idea is too selfish. Lin Zhao is a man with knowledge and dreams, and his life is destined to have  Vigorous, ups and downs, it is impossible to be inactive like that. Therefore, the only thing that can be done is to stay with him, help him solve the problem to the best of his ability, and pray and bless him at the same time. "Don't worry, I will definitely take care of these things!" Meng Ruoying seemed to be like this!  She has the air of a strong woman. She used to take care of the Meng family's huge property in an orderly manner, but now she is wholeheartedly handling everything between her and Lin Zhao. Of course, the shrewd Miss Meng has always been just a well-behaved person in front of Lin Lang.  Little woman!  Although the imperial court had no clear intention to move him, Lin Zhao knew it in his heart and had a strong premonition that it would be a matter of time before he was moved. Just like the emperor's attitude, Zhao Xu never blamed Lin Zhao from beginning to end, but he could definitely pass it.  Some other things were inferred. Sure enough, in June of the third year of Xining, Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict to Hangzhou to announce that Lin Zhao went to Bianjing to report on his duties and had another appointment!  The expected results are not surprising at all!  "However, many people understand that this is the fate of offending Xianggong Wang. In the past two years, a bright new star in the official circles of the Song Dynasty will fall like this." Some people regret it, some lament it, and some people gloat at his misfortune!  Lu Huiqing was the first to get the news from Zhongshu Province, and he was relieved and excited at the same time!  After a series of coincidences and subtle push-ups, Lin Zhao finally fell into disgrace and fell out of favor in front of the officials and Xianggong Wang. As long as he fell out of favor, Lin Zhao's career would inevitably decline, and he would go from being extremely prosperous to  Obscurity Lu Huiqing has already made up his mind. As long as he waits for Lin Zhao to fall, he will find a way to avenge his brother Lu Shengqing!  However, Sanlang Lu Heqing seemed to be even more anxious and said anxiously: "Brother, now Lin Zhao is a lost dog, should we" Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "Don't be too hasty. This time the officials and Wang Xianggong are really dissatisfied with him, but after all, how to deal with it  It's unclear whether the post of Qiantang County Magistrate is gone, but what other arrangements will be made? It's hard to say yet, so don't act rashly for now. You may not know that although Lin Zhao fell out of favor with Wang Xianggong this time, he also gained a group of people.  The praise and appreciation of the conservative veterans" "Humph, I really took advantage of this guy" Lu Heqing was indignant!  Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "A gentleman's revenge is never too late in ten years. Don't be anxious now. Wait and see how the officials are going to use him!" "Yes!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~ In the city of Hangzhou, Zhao Pian and Su Shi sighed sadly. Lin Zhao had finally lost his job. Although it was not a clear dismissal, there was another appointment What could it be?  Who can say for sure?  Maybe once you return to Bianjing, you may be immediately ignored. It's a pity that such a young talent has good abilities and political achievements, especially a sincere heart for the people. It is really commendable. To be honest, Zhao Peng and Su Shi really  Some are reluctant to part with this outstanding subordinate. The situation in Hangzhou is very bad. Thanks to Lin Zhao's support, it seems to be prosperous. If there is no Lin Zhao in the future, who knows what it will be like?  Think about it, the pressure will definitely be much greater in the future!  "Don't be sad in Dongyang. You go back to Bianjing first. If you need any help, you can ask Ziyou for help. I will write to him!" Su Shi was very enthusiastic and even wrote to Su Che to ask him to help take care of him.  Lin Zhao Zhao Pian didn't say anything, but secretly he must say hello to his old friends. It is not difficult to take care of Lin Zhao. However, Zhao Pian's thoughts were obviously a little far away, and there was some vague suspicion in his heart. If  If these suspicions are true, then this incident may not be a bad thing for Lin Zhao. "Dongyang, please be more open-minded about things. For some principled issues, you must stick to your beliefs and follow the arrangements of your heart. What you have done  That's right!" This sentence was once used by Mrs. Zhao to comfort him, but now it was conveyed to Lin Zhao. What Zhao Pian is most worried about is that Lin Zhao will have knots in his heart. If he can't figure it out, being depressed for a long time is not a good thing. Lin Zhao nodded and said:  "Don't worry, you two, just let nature take its course. I'm in a very good state of mind!" "That's very good. I feel more at ease and handle everything with caution." Zhao Bian said, "Dongyang is a talented person who will definitely have a great future!"&nbsp; "Then thank you for your kind words!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ By the West Lake, on the Leifeng Pagoda, take another look at the beautiful West Lake. After a year and a half, finally  Still have to say goodbye to this beautiful place!  Here, Lin Zhao experienced life and death, experienced honor and disgrace, gained growth, and gained love. The West Lake was a good place for him, leaving the most beautiful memories!  This time back to Bianjing, because Meng Ruoying had to sit in Hangzhou to take care of business, Gu Yuelun couldn't bear her being alone, so he stayed with sister Ruoying in a very dignified manner. The only one who could really accompany Lin Zhao back to Bianjing was Mu Sihong!  However, before that, Lin Zhao decided to take the three girls back to Jiangning first. He had thought a lot about going back to visit some elderly people, and now he finally had the chance. Anyway, I happened to be on the way, so I just stayed in Jiangning for a few days before returning.  Bianjing is the place!  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were naturally overjoyed about this. They would say goodbye in Jiangning and then go north and south respectively. Before leaving, many people from Hangzhou came to see them off!  Last year's heavy rain disaster, Qiantang County's disaster relief lasted for five months and saved many people. Therefore, I am grateful to Lin Zhao. The food price war also made the people of Qiantang County warm in their hearts. Therefore, I learned that Lin County  When Ling was about to leave, he was really reluctant to leave!  In fact, this is just the beginning. When the new county magistrate arrived, he started to implement the Green Crops Law without compromise and meticulously. Only then did the people of Qiantang County know how good and great the original magistrate Lin was!  Of course, these are all things for later!  In June, the ship docked at the dock. When Lin Zhao boarded the ship and left, there were many people seeing him off. Cai Jing showed up relatively late, and the departure time was already very close!  I don¡¯t know if this guy is busy or for some other reason Although it was Lin Zhao who angered Long Yan this time, Cai Jing was also affected, and Yuhang County was also affected. Cai Jing was somewhat conflicted about Lin Zhao¡¯s views  He mostly agreed and admired Lin Zhao's fearless courage. He originally had high expectations for the officials and Mr. Wang, but he didn't expect to get such a result. To be honest, Cai Jing was a little disappointed and confused, and even had the urge to go to the doctor.  , in the end, he still held back. After all, career is very important in his mind, so it is necessary to keep a distance from Lin Zhao After all, he has worked together for a long time and has many contacts with Lin Zhao. Lin Zhao is a man of justice.  , I admire you so much!  Lin Zhao's departure from Qiantang County gave Cai Jing a vague feeling of sadness at the death of a rabbit!  Of course, as a colleague, it is also appropriate to come and say goodbye "Brother Dongyang, please take care when you return to Bianjing. I hope everything goes well!" Cai Jing's mood was a bit complicated and he didn't know what to say, so his words were very simple!  Lin Zhao nodded lightly and said, "Thank you so much, Yuan Chang, for your concern!" Cai Jing said, "If there is any use for Cai Jing in the future, please speak up, brother Dongyang! "Man, thank you Yuan Chang!  "Lin Zhao then discovered that Cai Jing also has a righteous side! Before parting, Cai Jing suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind and said: "There is something I have always wanted to tell Brother Dongyang, but unfortunately I forget it every time I think about it." "  What's the matter?  Yuan Changdan said it doesn't matter!  " Cai Jing said: "Do you still remember the nunnery where we first met?  After I said goodbye to Brother Dongyang that day outside Yingtianfu City, I once saw a layman who looked very similar to Brother Dongyang" "There is such a thing?  " Cai Jing smiled and said: "I just remembered it, so I mentioned it casually. If you pass by Yingtian Mansion this time, Brother Dongyang can go and have a look!  " "Okay, thank you so much Yuan Chang!  "(To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 199: A Little Reunion in Jiangning

    Goodbye, West Lake!  Lin Zhao bid farewell to Hangzhou, where he had stayed for a year and a half, and embarked on his way back north!  Since my rebirth, I have been traveling around various places, but I have spent the longest time in Hangzhou. I have already developed a different kind of affection for this place. From Hangzhou to Jiangning, it is very convenient to travel by water. The voyage does not take too long, and I will be back in a few days.  After arriving in Jiangning, it had been almost a year and a half since he had seen his uncle. Lin Zhao really missed them, so after getting off the boat from the pier, he went straight to the Meng Mansion. As for all the unpleasantness in Hangzhou, he had forgotten all about it. After learning  Mrs. Meng and Gu Qi were very excited when Lin Zhao returned. It was a rare reunion for the Meng family, and it was even more lively than the New Year. Perhaps for him and the others, now was the New Year!  "Old madam, uncle!" When he came back, Lin Zhao found that the elderly in his family were waiting at the door eagerly. This feeling of being cared for was so good that it made people's hearts move and their noses couldn't help but feel a little sour. "Zhao'er, just come back."  Good!" Gu Qi looked at her nephew and couldn't help but burst into tears. She hadn't seen her nephew for a long time and really missed her. Lin Zhao saw that his uncle was not yet forty years old, but he already had a few more gray hairs on his temples.  , I don¡¯t know whether it was because of working hard in daily life or missing myself. All in all, Lin Zhao felt even more sad. Mrs. Meng could completely understand this feeling. It was just that on a happy day, crying would inevitably be a bit disappointing, so she immediately said: "It will be good to come back."  , we are very happy today!" Everyone stopped crying with nostalgia and excitement, and burst into laughter. At this time, Aunt Liu and a maid came up with two children. When Lin Zhao saw it, he immediately smiled and said: "Yeah  The two little guys are already so big!¡± Wanyan Aguda, also known as Xiaoyangu, was born on the first day of August in the first year of Xining. He is almost two years old. It may be because he inherited his father Wanyan Qilibo¡¯s gene and was born since he was a child.  Extraordinarily stout, he looks no different from an ordinary three or four-year-old child. Gu Dongping is just one and a half years old. He looks relatively thinner, but he looks whiter and fatter. His small eyes keep rolling, and he looks more  cute!  "Brother" "Brother" The two guys were babbling and learning the language. They didn't know each other very well, and they felt a natural closeness to Lin Zhao. In addition, adults often mentioned Lin Zhao on weekdays. The two little guys seemed to know each other.  When they met, they shouted loudly. Lin Zhao smiled when he saw this, and immediately stretched out his hand. The two little guys rushed to come over. Lin Zhao picked up the two children one on the left and one on the right. The two little guys seemed to be very fond of this cousin.  Out of curiosity, her little hands kept groping Lin Zhao's body. It was a very intimate and harmonious scene, and everyone's faces were filled with smiles. After meeting, several elders saw the beautiful woman behind Lin Zhao!  Mrs. Meng was a sensible person and said with a smile: "Let's talk after we go in, it's hot outside!" In the hall, after several old people took their seats, Lin Zhaocai smiled and said: "Old lady, uncle, aunt, this is Sihong!" Mu Sihong!  Yingying immediately stepped forward and bowed down, saying politely: "Mu Sihong has met the old lady, uncle, and aunt!" The ugly daughter-in-law will eventually meet her parents-in-law, and Mu Sihong is both nervous and excited!  However, I have always controlled my emotions very well and acted dignified and generous, which is very appropriate!  Several old people had heard Meng Ruoying talk about it before, and knew that the person in front of them was Mu Sihong, Lin Zhao's concubine in Hangzhou. A woman with outstanding appearance and charming appearance. Although she came from a dusty place, she gave people a kind of  She has a very upright and polite feeling, and her behavior is polite and generous. The first impression is very good. In addition, she has sacrificed her life to save Lin Zhao. It seems that she is also full of affection and sweetness, so naturally she will not be rejected in her heart. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Uncle, aunt  , Sihong, I¡¯m in HangzhouI never had the chance to come back to see you, so I made my own decision without your permission!¡± Aunt Liu didn¡¯t know how to speak, but the smile on her face gave Old Man Meng a very clear answer!  He is also kind-hearted, smiling and silent. In terms of talent and appearance alone, this person is comparable to his granddaughter, but his background is a major limitation. His future status will never be as good as her granddaughter. The most important thing is that Mrs. Meng can see that Mu Sihong  The relationship with her granddaughter seems to be very harmonious, so naturally this is the best. Gu Qi smiled and nodded: "Okay, as long as you two are good, just love each other from now on!" "Thank you uncle!" Mu Sihong knew very well that Gu Qi  With this nod, she officially entered the Lin family. Afterwards, Mu Sihong served tea to several elderly people and officially became a good wife!  Of course, her identity is destined, and she can only be a concubine. It is impossible to become a regular wife or a common wife. But Mu Sihong doesn't care, as long as she can stay with Lin Zhi forever, her status will be  It doesn¡¯t matter ?Seeing this situation, Ruoying couldn't help but look up at Lin Zhao, full of hints, and at the same time couldn't help but feel a little shy. Lin Zhao coughed, cleared his throat and said, "Old lady, my uncle and aunt are both here. I have something to say today.  II'll just say it!" "But it doesn't matter!" Mrs. Meng seemed to know something. Lin Zhao said: "Ruoying and I have been running a business together for a long time and we have been in love for a long time, so I think  I beg the old lady to marry Ruoying to me" It was Lin Zhao's first time to talk about love in person and propose marriage to the other person's parents. He was somewhat embarrassed. In fact, he didn't notice that Meng Ruoying looked even more shy and coy!  Although it was hesitant and not very clear, the meaning was expressed very well!  It was completely expected. Mrs. Meng laughed, turned to look at Gu Qi and said, "Ah Qi, what do you think of my Ruoying being your nephew's wife?" "As long as the old lady agrees, of course she will get it!" Gu  Gu Qi's face was also full of smiles. She had two more "daughter-in-laws" in one day, not to mention both talented and beautiful women. Gu Qi was really happy for such a blessing. Only then did Mrs. Meng look attentively.  The granddaughter asked: "Ruoying, what do you mean?" Meng Ruoying was already very shy when it came to her marriage, but now her pretty face turned even scarlet!  She said shyly: "I have to wait until the period of filial piety for my brother is over" Although it was not explicitly stated, the implication was already very clear. Mrs. Meng didn't understand her granddaughter's thoughts. The two of them together can be regarded as a match made in heaven. More  The most important thing is to know Lin Zhao thoroughly, and the relationship between his granddaughter and him is also deep. Lin Zhao is young and promising, so that he will not disgrace the lintel of the Meng family, and his granddaughter can also be happy!  Mrs. Meng said: "In this case, I will hand over Ruoying to you! After his brother's mourning period, you can get married." "Thank you, grandma!" Meng Ruoying pondered for a moment and said, "Ruogu has gone, and Meng's family has not  As a man, I originally thought about recruiting a son-in-law for Ruoying to continue the family relationship Now it seems that there is no need. I will adopt a child for Ruogu from the clan, but I still need your guidance and help!"  , Mrs. Meng did have such thoughts. Maybe in the past, Lin Zhao had a low status, and letting him marry into the Meng family was considered a kind of promotion. But now Lin Zhao is already a dignified county magistrate, which is something that none of the Meng family's ancestors has ever had.  Not to mention the honorable status, Lin Zhao's family suffered a flood in the early years, and several of his brothers died. He was the only son in the family, so how could he easily marry into his wife?  Even if one of the children of Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying is named Meng, it is not appropriate. In ancient times, it was a taboo for children to take their mother's surname. Moreover, according to the current trend, Meng Ruoying is Lin Zhao's legitimate wife, so it is impossible for a legitimate child to have a different surname.  After much thought, Mrs. Meng came up with such a compromise!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Grandma, don't worry, we are here for everything!" Mrs. Meng smiled and said: "Yes, with you here, I feel relieved, even if I die, I can rest in peace!" This idea is absolutely true, ever since grandson  After her death, all Mrs. Meng¡¯s life hopes were placed on her granddaughter Meng Ruoying. Now that her granddaughter has a good home, Mrs. Meng can be said to have no worries anymore. Meng Ruoying immediately said: "Grandma, what are you talking about"  "Yes!" Lin Zhao said immediately: "You are still very strong. Take good care of your body. At least wait until you hold your great-grandson and watch him grow up!" This sentence immediately made Mrs. Meng laugh.  , holding a great-grandson in your arms, this is the joy of growing up as a family!  Mrs. Meng said: "In that case, then I'll be waiting for the good news!" Gu Qi also laughed along with her. Meng Ruoying's face was blushing and she was very shy. Inadvertently, Mu Sihong's expression on the side also became slightly unnatural.  It has been more than half a year, and there is still no movement in my stomach. I am really worried. This time I go to Bianjing to find a famous doctor to take a good look. Gu Yuelun smiled and said: "Okay, this time we are really a family.  "This day is an extremely happy day for the Lin family and the Meng family. The marriage between Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying was decided, Mu Sihong's identity was also confirmed, and Lin Zhao embraced the beauty.  They are still two lovely people who are as beautiful as flowers. It can be said that they enjoy the blessings of the whole family. Of course, the Meng family was decorated with lanterns and colors, and they held a real family reunion banquet. ~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After the banquet, Lin Zhao first arranged for a few beauties to rest, and then came to Gu Qi¡¯s courtyard. It had been a long time since he and  After his uncle spoke, Lin Zhao felt guilty. This stay in Jiangning was only a short time. It is always good to spend more time with his uncle, which can be regarded as a filial piety. &nbsp; The summer night was a bit hot, and occasionally a gust of evening breeze blew through, bringing some coolness. Aunt Liu went to the room to put the two children to sleep, while Gu Qi stood in the yard to enjoy the cool air!  Lin Zhao entered the yard and saw Gu Qi looking up at the stars in the sky, lost in thought. "Uncle!" "Zhaoer, you are here!" Gu Qi came back to his senses and looked at Lin Zhao with loving eyes. "Uncle, look.  What?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile and Gu Qidao: "You have grown up and started a family. Your parents are alive in heaven. You will be very happy to see them!" When he mentioned his parents, Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little moved.  I can't help but feel a little sad and think of Cai Jing's words when I left Hangzhou!  Lin Zhao asked: "Uncle, what kind of people are my parents?" "Your father is very kind, and your mother is virtuous and virtuous" Gu Qi still repeated the words he said in the past!  "Then do I look like my father or my mother?" An idea flashed in Lin Zhao's mind and he asked softly. Gu Qidao said: "You are slightly stronger than your father, but your appearance and eyebrows are somewhat similar to your mother's!  "Lin Zhao's appearance is rich and handsome, and his eyes are vaguely similar to that of a woman. It is certain that he has the same look as his mother. "It's somewhat similar, uncle!" Lin Zhao didn't seem to give up and continued to ask, "Gu Qidao said.  There must be a fifty-six point similarity between the facial features In fact, it's not that they are very similar in appearance, it just looks like they have seen each other before! " "Oh" Lin Zhao was silent at first. Cai Jing saw a layman in Yingtian Mansion.  Is it possible But my uncle once clearly said that his parents were both dead!  Lin Zhao asked: "Uncle, when did my mother pass away? Does she have any sisters alive?" "Your mother passed away when you were only a few months old. There are no other sisters" Gu Qi said  As he said that, he started to be a little wary. Why did my nephew ask me this again when he was so good?  Lin Zhao thought for a while and said bluntly: "A friend told me that he saw a layman in a nunnery outside Yingtian Mansion, and his appearance was somewhat similar to mine" "What?" Gu Qi suddenly said  Shocked, he immediately asked: "Where did you say it was?" "Yingtian Mansion!" Lin Zhao repeated, "Yingtian Mansion?"  Gu Qi murmured to herself, her expression suddenly changed!  It was in Yingtian Mansion that I watched my sister fall into the water. There was no reason to survive in such a fast current. However, his appearance was somewhat similar to that of Lin Zhao, and the place was such a coincidence that it was inevitable to make people suspicious!  Lin Zhao clearly noticed the change in his uncle's expression, and immediately asked: "Uncle, is there something in this" Gu Qidao: "Back then, your mother fled south with me, and it was in Yingtian Mansion that your mother died unexpectedly  " He knew that the fire could not be wrapped up in paper. Since Lin Zhao already knew it, he must not be able to hide it. He might even go to visit. It would be better to tell him directly, not to mention that this itself might be a rare good news "Sure enough,  ?" Lin Zhao was also keenly aware of the significance of this coincidence. Could it be that his mother is still alive?  Gu Qidao: "I know what you are thinking. According to what you said, maybe it is a coincidence. Maybe your mother is still alive!" This news made Lin Zhao and Gu Qi both die in a joy of hope for many years.  I really don¡¯t know how to describe this feeling in words "Uncle, could it be my mother?" Lin Zhao felt that this incident was too coincidental and it sounded a little unreal!  Gu Qi was originally in a state of excitement. When he heard this sentence, his heart suddenly tightened, and a strong worry suddenly emerged in his heart. "Yes!"  My sister has obviously been dead for many years, so why is there sudden news of her resurrection?  Maybe it was just a pity that he survived, but it was also entirely possible that it was some deliberate trap. Why did this news happen to fall into Lin Zhao's ears?  Especially after hearing about Cai Jing¡¯s identity, Gu Qi¡¯s doubts became even more intense. There were so many coincidences behind this incident. Could it be that someone had already discovered itdid he deliberately test it?  Thinking of this, Gu Qi couldn't help but shudder. If this was the case, the consequences would be really terrible!  Although subconsciously, Gu Qi hoped that this was true, for the safety of his nephew, he still had to be more cautious!  Lin Zhao saw his uncle's expression flickering, and doubts arose in his heart. Could it be that his life experience is really so mysterious?  Gu Qidao: "Maybe it's your mother, but I think the possibility is very small. Maybe it's just a coincidence" Coincidence?  Is it really just a coincidence?  See Gu QiThe look in his eyes made Lin Zhao unable to believe it, guessing that there might indeed be something fishy involved!  Lin Zhaodao: "Anyway, I'm going back to Bianjing in a few days. When I pass by Yingtian Mansion, I will pay a visit to this layman!" Gu Qi suddenly tightened his expression and said, "It's okay to visit, but you can't be rude and disrespectful.  , especially if the other party is a layman in the nunnery, you need to be more cautious! "If if it is really your mother, she will definitely not recognize you. As for you don't act rashly!  Isn¡¯t it just to meet a layman?  Is it necessary to be so nervous?  Lin Zhao didn't think too much and just wanted to go to Yingtian Mansion as soon as possible to find out whether it was his long-lost mother "Zhao'er, just listen to me and be careful in everything!" Gu Qi said seriously,  Lin Zhao couldn't refute, so he immediately agreed. As long as there is a chance to find his mother, it is always good news ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao stayed in Jiangning for only a few days, but because of the emperor¡¯s call, he left and continued north, returning to Bianjing to report on his duties!  As for Meng Ruoying, she could only bid farewell reluctantly and continue to go south to Hangzhou to take charge of Lin and Meng's business in Jiangning. It was inevitable that they would part ways. The young people seemed to be a little sad Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Don't worry, we have dealt with things over there.  , you just come to Bianjing as soon as possible." "Well, the matter in the south has been dealt with, I will go to you" Meng Ruoying knew that it was important to stay together, but the overall situation was more important. Lin and Meng's family in Hangzhou  Business is really important. "Well, then you should be careful. I have already said hello to them in Hangzhou. Everything will go smoothly!" "Yeah!" Meng Ruoying whispered: "If you go to Bianjing, don't be fooled by those  The famous and beautiful lady is leaving!" Although she hasn't gotten married yet, Miss Meng has already begun to learn to take vaccinations. "Don't worry, it won't happen!" As he spoke, Lin Zhao took off the piece of Xiangyun Rising Sun from his neck.  He hung the jade pendant on Meng Ruoying's chest and said, "This is the only relic of my parents, and I will give it to you for safekeeping now!" Meng Ruoying immediately felt a sore nose. The meaning of Lin Zhao's move could not be clearer!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 200: A Difference in Thoughts

    The only relic of his parents, it is self-evident how precious it is. It will be the future heirloom of the Lin family. Lin Zhao hung this thing on Meng Ruoying's chest. It goes without saying what it means. There is absolutely nothing more precious than this in the world.  It¡¯s a token of love. Meng Ruoying was originally just joking, but she didn¡¯t expect Lin Zhao to give her such a heavy promise. She didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment, but her nose and eyes couldn¡¯t help but feel sad. She was so moved in her heart that she almost shed tears!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Silly girl, why are you crying? We agreed that we won't cry when we say goodbye!" "Okay, don't cry, just wait for me in Bianjing!" Meng Ruoying was satisfied and said goodbye to Lin Zhao.  He took Gu Yuelun to Hangzhou. In the past few months, he would stay there to deal with business in Jiangnan. Afterwards, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong also left for the north, with Yu Xuan following them to help with matters. As for Su An, he had already returned to Bian.  When they came to Beijing, they were summoned by someone. Furthermore, Lin Zhao really didn¡¯t want them to be with him. After all, everyone needs their own private space. Lin Zhao was about to leave, but Gu Qi still didn¡¯t see him off at a close distance.  Instead, he watched from a distance and watched his nephew leave. Gu Qi's mood was so complicated!  Gu Qi was a little excited after accidentally learning the news about the layman from Yingtian Mansion. If her sister is really alive, it will definitely be a great event. The terrible thing is a trap. Zhao'er, you must keep your eyes open and be careful.  yes!  Now, all Gu Qi can do is pray, praying that the layman is the sister who survived by chance. But even so, is it really a happy event?  Gu Qi was also worried that her sister had survived. How would she react when she saw Lin Zhao?  I haven't seen her for many years and I don't know what my sister's mentality will be. Will she reveal anything because of this? Will it bring harm to Zhao'er?  Then I thought about it, after all, she is the biological mother, she will never hurt her son easily. But in this way, their mother and son are a bit bold and attract attention. This is definitely not a good thing! ????????????????? Gu Qi feels annoyed just thinking about it, but these things are completely beyond his control, he can only let nature take its course!  However, Lin Zhao's recent performance has really made him feel uneasy. It is said that this time it seems to have made the officials and Wang Xianggong dissatisfied. It is okay that his future is worrying, but he must not do anything else. If he can stay away from the disputes in the court,  It is a good thing to stay away from the monarch, ministers and generals, but can it be achieved?  Gu Qi could not help but smile bitterly. For now, he could only pray to his ancestors to have their spirits in heaven to protect their children!  Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong took a boat all the way north, and they must pass through Yingtian Mansion. Thinking of Cai Jing's words and the analysis with his uncle, Lin Zhao felt particularly nervous. He remembered that the last time he met Cai Jing was at the Jingxin Temple outside the city.  , so after arriving at Yingtian Mansion, Lin Zhao deliberately acted like a sailing merchant who missed the time and came to stay at Jingxin Temple!  Lin Zhao did not ask directly at first, but hoped to appear in a natural way and attract others' attention. For example, a certain master happened to appear and said in surprise: "This young master is very similar to a certain layman" But he expected it.  This kind of situation has never happened before, and no one paid much attention to him. Lin Zhao felt that this was not an option, so he thought about it and decided to take the initiative. So early the next morning, he met a master in the yard.  He asked directly: "I dare to ask the young master, is there anyone in the nunnery who looks similar to me" The sweeper was a middle-aged nun. He looked at Lin Zhao for a long time and said, "I'm sorry, donor, but there is no" Lin Zhao  I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and then I asked a little nun again, and got the same answer. "Maybe Cai Jing was wrong. If he said that the little nun might be new, the middle-aged nun should know a lot about the people in the nunnery."  He told both of them that he had never met them because they were familiar with each other, so maybe this matter was really a lie. Maybe Cai Jing was mistaken. Although the location and other things are all coincidental, it does not rule out the possibility that Cai Jing was mistaken.  After all, this thing is too coincidental. Before, it was because of concern that it would be chaotic, thinking about how much better it would be if my mother survived. Now it seems that it is just because I have a very good wish in my heart, which then affects my mood and is a special impulse.  After hitting the wall twice in a row, Lin Zhao suddenly had this idea in his mind and he was in a hurry to go to Bianjing, so he left in such a hurry He didn't know that Jingxin Temple had a special way of recruiting disciples, and he rescued them on the way.  He thought that the middle-aged female nun was a very senior member, but in fact she had just come to be ordained not long ago. Or else, empiricism kills people?  However, the nun has indeed been in the nunnery for two or three months, and she has really not seen her.?A master who looks similar to Lin Zhao is a newcomer and is not very familiar with some of the lay practitioners in the nunnery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~ A few days after Lin Zhao left, Jinghe Jinghe, who had been away from Jingxin Temple for more than two months, came back. In winter, because he missed his son too much and the weather was changeable, Jinghe Jinghe came back.  I was sick, and I couldn't afford it. I stayed in bed for a long time. And the situation seemed to be a bit serious. Now some people were anxious. So Jinghe layman was temporarily taken out of Jingxin nunnery and went to Yingtianfu city to find a famous doctor.  Treatment and recuperation there for a long time. It was not until he recovered that Jinghe returned to the nunnery. Life for many years has become a habit, and staying in the nunnery is more comfortable. When Jinghe came back, the two nuns who were sweeping the floor were  I was surprised to find that I really had some similarities with the male donor. The monk did not lie, but I really regretted delaying the donor. After thinking about it, they took the initiative to inform the layman Jinghe about the incident and apologized repeatedly. Jing  He and the layman were also astonished. Is there anyone in the world who looks so similar to me?  "May I ask how old the donor is? Is his appearance very similar to mine?" "She is about twenty years old, and her appearanceespecially the eyebrows and eyebrows are very similar to the layman" Jing and the layman suddenly exchanged words.  I was shocked and shocked that a man in his twenties looked somewhat similar to me What does this mean?  Could it be that child who had been lost for many years Once this idea came into his mind, he couldn't get it away. Jinghe layman was filled with excitement for a moment. He is alive in the world and has grown up?  Or looking for yourself?  Jinghe layman, whose heart could not be calm for a long time. After expressing his gratitude to the two nuns, layman Jinghe returned to Yingtianfu city again!  In a deep courtyard, the leader of the Iron-faced Sect was very confused when he learned that layman Jinghe had gone and returned. He hurried out to greet him. He just said hello, but he didn't want to be interrupted by layman Jinghe. The leader of the iron-faced sect couldn't help but wonder, what happened?  What makes the usually dignified and calm layman Jinghe so anxious?  Jinghe layman said: "A few days ago, a young man came to look for me in the nunnery. It is said that his appearance is similar to mine. He is about 20 years old" Then he told the whole story of the matter.  The sect leader understood clearly, and immediately understood the meaning, and asked tentatively: "Madam, what you mean is maybe it is the young master?" "Well, it may be my poor child, he is still alive in the world!" Jinghe layman  The emotions in his heart were suddenly vented and he burst into tears. The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "According to what Madam said, it is indeed possible that he is the young master!" After hearing the news, everyone was extremely excited, and the Iron-faced Sect Master seemed to be relieved.  He said that only if the young master is still alive in the world, everything he has done will be meaningful. Just when they were helpless, the emergence of this news was undoubtedly a shot in the arm, so that they could go on more firmly. But the iron  Master Mian did not lose his mind due to excitement. Although he might really be the person they were looking for, he also felt that it was a coincidence. Jing and the layman were in Jingxin Temple. This was a very secret matter. Master Tie Mian spent more than ten years.  Then how did this young man find it?  The opponent's ability is too strong!  He would not have thought that it was just a coincidence. This kind of coincidence is hard to believe for cautious people like them!  ¡°Perhaps this is a trap set by some people, the purpose is Jinghe layman and the young master who has never met!  The Iron Mask Master immediately felt a strong sense of crisis. He went to the door to give instructions, and then came back and said: "Madam, it is possible that you are really the young master, but it is more likely to be a trap!" "A trap? How can you see it?" Jinghe Jinghe said this  Concern leads to chaos. "Even if he is the young master, how does he know the whereabouts of his wife?" The iron-faced sect leader was very cautious. Jinghe Jinghe said: "But we did break up in Yingtian Mansion back then!" "But even so, the young master wants to find her.  Your whereabouts are not easy, why do you know so clearly?" The Tie Mian Sect Master was cautious on this point. Jinghe Jinghe also reacted and asked: "What do you mean" The Tie Mian Sect Master said: "Jing Xin.  The nunnery is no longer safe. Maybe someone has discovered Madam's identity and whereabouts" "Ah!" Jinghe layman suddenly realized that it was indeed possible that someone was trying this way, or there were other ulterior motives.  Purpose "But that young man with a similar appearance" Jinghe layman has never been able to figure this out.With some insistence, the Iron Mask leader hesitated and said: "Maybe it's the art of disguise. Someone made an inference based on the lady's appearance, and it's possible to disguise herself. After all, it's only 50 or 60% similar!" "Okay"  Obviously, Jinghe layman didn't seem to be willing to accept this fact. At this moment, someone reported: Everything is fine!  The leader of the Iron-faced Sect was relieved now. What he was most worried about was that someone would find Jinghe, follow him, and follow the clues to find this place. That would be dangerous. Jinghe then realized, shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I'm too busy today."  I'm anxious, so" It's completely understandable how excited the mother was after hearing the news about her long-lost son. The Iron-faced Sect Leader said: "It's okay, it doesn't matter, it's just that Jingxin Temple and this place are not safe anymore. I will make arrangements for my wife later.  A safe place to live." "No, I'll just stay in Jingxin Nunnery, no need to bother!" In this matter, layman Jinghe seemed to be very determined. The leader of the Tiemian Sect said: "Madam, but Jingxin Nunnery may have been exposed.  It¡¯s no longer safe¡± ¡°No need to say more, I¡¯m used to Jingxin Temple!¡± Seeing Jinghe lay so determined, the Iron-faced Sect Leader already understood that Mrs. Yu Xin was waiting for that young man to appear again!  The Iron Mask Master said: "Forget it, since Madam insists, let's stay in Jingxin Nunnery for the time being, but I will send someone to protect Madam. If anything goes wrong, Madam is asked to consider her safety and move out as soon as possible!" "Yes!"  Jinghe layman is also a reasonable person, so he will naturally not refuse in this matter. The iron-faced sect master added: "Since this person has passed through Yingtian Mansion and stayed at Jingxin Temple a few days ago, according to what the nun said, this person is probably going to  After arriving in Bianjing, I will immediately send people to investigate along the way. Once I find similar people, I will verify them one by one. I hope I can find the young master!" "Well, thank you!" That's what Jinghe Jushi actually meant, but he added.  : "But one thing, don't act rashly. The safety of the child is the most important!" "Madam, don't worry, I'll save it!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that a slight mistake caused him to miss many things. During the few days he was delayed in Jiangning, his schedule had been delayed, and he had to rush as soon as possible.  After all, Emperor Zhao Xu was already very dissatisfied before going to Bianjing. It would be bad if the officials were unhappy again because of the schedule. Therefore, Lin Zhao did not dare to delay and took Mu Sihong by boat all the way north.  , without stopping at all, finally arrived in Bianjing a few days later. "Look, this is the city of Bianjing!" Lin Zhao pointed to the tall city in the distance and gave guidance to Mu Sihong beside him. Mu Sihong had not been to Bianjing, but  I think everything is very novel. Compared with Hangzhou and Jiangning, Bianjing is more majestic and majestic. At the same time, because of the Bianhe River and other rivers, it still retains the moistness and agility of Jiangnan. Bianjing in this era is definitely a beautiful place with quite a lot of scenery.  The city with the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River "It's so nice!" Mu Sihong saw the smoke and willows in the river and the boats coming and going on the Bianhe River, enjoying the scenery of the capital of the Song Dynasty. In fact, for her, no matter where it is, as long as there are forests  Everything is good when Zhao is around!  For Lin Zhao, this is the third time he has been to Bianjing, but his mood is completely different from before. The first time he came to Bianjing from Jiangning was to set sail with high hopes; the second time he came back from Liaodong, it was a successful mission.  I was very high-spirited after that; relatively speaking, this time I was a little depressed!  The ship entered the Dongshui Gate, and Lin Zhao shook his head slightly, forget it, don¡¯t mention it, just let nature take its course. Returning to Bianjing, the place to stay is naturally Jiangnanju!  Mu Sihong had long heard from Gu Yuelun that Lin Zhao had a restaurant with excellent business in Bianjing. Today he could finally meet him. After getting off the boat from the pier, it was not very far from the restaurant. Yu Xuan quickly hired a car to take him there.  Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong returned. Across the boat, Lin Zhao pointed: "That's the Bian Bridge, that's the Xiangguo Temple, and that's Maxing Street. They're all the bustling places in Bianjing City. These days  I'll wait for you to play when you have time!" "Okay!" Mu Sihong was naturally happy!  Soon they arrived at Jiangnanju Restaurant. Mu Sihong saw the unique decoration and learned that it was designed by Lin Zhao. He couldn't help but praise Jiangnanju. Now it is a sign in Bianjing City, and it can be compared with Fan Lou and  Ren's store has been doing well, and business has always been booming. People are still coming and going, and there is an endless stream of customers. But Yu Xuan frowned. The recent business seems to be no better than before. When he left Bianjing for Hangzhou last year, the store  The business is so booming, but now there is a vague??? In fact, it is not difficult to think of the reason. There is a very important reason why Jiangnanju's business is booming, and that is Lin Zhao's personal connections. Before this, Lin Zhao had won over a large number of officials' children, even princes and grandsons.  Come here to have a banquet. After all, Lin Zhao is a popular person in front of the officials and Wang Xianggong, so it is good to pretend to be familiar with him. However, Lin Zhao's actions were too fierce. He killed Zhao Shiju and Zhao Zongyong and his son in Hangzhou, causing the clan members to suddenly  He treated Lin Zhao at a distance and even harbored hatred. Recently, Lin Zhao fell out of favor with the officials and Wang Xianggong Bianjing because of the Qingmiao Law. These people are quick to observe words and deeds. When they find that the wind is blowing in the wrong direction, they will immediately follow the wind.  In addition, some people deliberately add fuel to the flames, and Jiangnanju's business has been affected to some extent. It still seems to be prosperous now, but most of the people coming in and out are ordinary people and some businessmen, and the grand occasion is no longer what it used to be. Lin Zhao doesn't care much about this, and just takes it with him.  Mu Sihong entered the backyard. After hearing the news, some important "high-level officials" such as Gao Da and A Yun rushed over to meet him. It had been more than a year since he had seen the young master. Gao Gao missed him very much and said in a low voice: "Young Master, you finally  He's back!" "Uncle Gao, thank you for your hard work!" Lin Zhao saw that there were more white hairs on Gao Da's head, and he was obviously very worked up. "It's okay" "Thank you, Master, for saving your life. Ayun can finally express his gratitude in person today.  " Lin Zhao looked up and saw a delicate-looking woman. It was Ayun. But she was no longer the weak little woman she had seen in Dengzhou, but a gentle, graceful and very capable woman who could replace Gu Yuelun.  Being the head chef of Jiangnanju naturally means you have some skills. Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "Ayun, why are you so polite? You and Yaofu have helped us a lot. It's me who should say thank you!" "Young Master" "Okay,  Everyone knows it, so there¡¯s no need to be polite!¡± After the greetings, everyone¡¯s eyes fell on the woman next to Lin Zhao!  Lin Zhao introduced: "This is Mu Sihong, your second lady!" "I have met the second lady" Everyone knew it well, and when they saw the ceremony, they couldn't help but wonder: "What about the eldest lady?" "Hehehe  !" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Ruoying will come to Bianjing in a few days" "Oh!" Everyone suddenly realized that this is the best thing to do Mr. Lin couldn't help but murmur in his heart.  It¡¯s really okay, show mercy at all times!  The man upstairs seemed to have feelings for Mr. Lin Alas, Gao Gao sighed softly and said, "Sir, there are some of your familiar friends upstairs. Do you want to meet them?" (To be continued  ¡­) ps: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 201 Waiting

    "Minyan, I noticed that you have changed a lot over the past year!" In the private room upstairs in Jiangnan Residence, it was the brother and sister Chai Ruona and Chai Minyan who were enjoying the delicious food!  Chai Minyan asked: "What has changed?" "In the past, you liked to stay at home and rarely went out. You were very quiet on weekdays, but now" Chai Ruona smiled and said: "You go out at least three or four times a month.  "Okay!" "Is there any problem with this?" Chai Ruona smiled and said, "Yes, it's just three or four trips. Almost every time, I come to Jiangnan, which is a bit unusual" "Yes.  Ah, who makes Jiangnanju's dishes delicious?" Chai Minyan replied with a slight smile.  "Really?" Chai Ruona said: "Miss Yuelun's Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is indeed delicious, but now" "Now Miss Ayun's cooking skills are no worse than Miss Yuelun's" Chai Minyan immediately grabbed the spot.  Chai Ruona smiled and said, "Really? Why didn't I think you loved food so much before? Do you have any other intentions for coming to Jiangnan so frequently?" Chai Minyan immediately said angrily: "Brother, what are you talking about?" "  Are you waiting for someone? But it¡¯s been more than a year and you haven¡¯t come back yet!¡± Chai Ruona tested the girl bluntly!  When Chai Ruona spoke so bluntly, Chai Minyan's pretty face began to blush slightly "Little sister, you have heard about recent things. He has angered the officials and Mr. Wang. Look at the recent news.  There are many fewer princes and grandsons living in Jiangnan" Chai Minyan said disapprovingly: "Does this have anything to do with me?" "Just waiting is not an option. Who knows when he will come back" Chai Ruona said lightly.  Smile lightly.  It seems that the little girl is determined and very stubborn!  Chai Minyan said confidently: "I may come back soon!" "How do you know?" "Because?" Chai Minyan just spoke.  Chai Ruona said: "Hey, does this count as an admission?" Chai Minyan's face, which was already filled with filial piety, turned crimson in an instant, and said angrily: "Brother, what did you say?" "Okay, I won't say it anymore.  , tell me why? Why do you think he will come back soon?" Chai Ruona knew that the younger sister had a bad reputation, so she stopped joking.  Chai Minyan said: "Such a big thing happened. He can't be the magistrate of Qiantang County, and the officials may recruit him to come to Bianjing, so the possibility of him coming back is very high" "That's it" "But still  I have intuition" Chai Ruona was a little speechless and sighed: "But he has angered the officials and Mr. Wang, I am afraid that his future career will be very difficult!" "This shows that he is unusual and dares to tell the truth!  "It's not like those people who only know how to do things in a secretive way. They do one thing in front of others and do another thing behind their backs without any conscience!" Chai Minyan seemed to be very appreciative.  Chai Ruonei smiled and said: "Little sister, is this a bystander's fault, or" "Okay, big brother, can't such a delicious Buddha jump over the wall stop your mouth?" "Okay, okay" Chai Ruonei chuckled,  No more words immediately.     at this time.  There was a knock on the door, and Chai Ruona just thought it was the maid who was here to deliver the meal, and shouted: "Come in!" Chai Minyan didn't pay attention at first, but when the door opened, her heart moved.  Subconsciously, I turned around and saw a man with a tall figure.  A handsome man standing at the door.  Especially since they were sitting and looking up, they looked taller and taller.  There was a confident smile at the corner of his mouth, a heroic spirit flashed in his eyes, and he exuded a strong masculine aura.  Chai Minyan didn¡¯t know why, but when she saw that familiar face, her eyes became moist without realizing it.  Chai Ruona was startled at first, and then said in surprise: "Brother Dongyang, are you back?" "Yes, I just arrived. I learned that the Xian brothers and sisters are dining here, come and take a look!" The person coming to the door was Lin Zhao.  Gundam claimed that there were two acquaintances, but Lin Zhao didn't react for a while.  Later, when he learned that they were Chai Ruona's brother and sister, Lin Zhao didn't pay much attention to them. In Bianjing, he and Chai Ruona had just a normal friendship.  Although we have contact from time to time, the distance between them is still a bit far away.  Gundam didn¡¯t think so. For more than a year, these two brothers and sisters came every seven or eight to ten days.  At first, I thought it was the invitation from my brother Chai Ruona, but later I accidentally discovered that it was the request from the most beautiful woman in Bianjing.  Thinking of various reasons, Gundam had some vague guesses in his mind.  Lin Zhao felt that no matter how close the relationship was, since the Chai brothers and sisters were here, it was always appropriate to go up and say hello.  Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened the door and walked in, he saw an extremely beautiful face.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????:??????????????????????????: The fair skin, delicate facial features, charming eyebrows and sparkling eyes, like a quiet lake, but full of affection, are really charming.??.  The cherry sandalwood mouth appeared in front of the eyes, the red lips opened slightly, but he hesitated to speak, and a kind of quiet and soft beauty suddenly appeared in front of his eyes.  Before this, when Lin Zhao saw Chai Minyan, he always covered his face with a "slightly exposed face", but today he finally got a glimpse of his true appearance.  The title of the most beautiful woman in Bianjing is indeed well-deserved. The beauty of her appearance is heart-moving. The most important thing is her temperament, like a fairy who has been banished to the mortal world. She is beautiful, elegant, even spotless, and her whole body exudes a different kind of noble and elegant temperament.  Between elegance and purity, there is no feeling of distance. Instead, it is approachable and gentle, giving people a feeling like a spring breeze.  Chai Minyan, the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, was looking at the door affectionately and intently, and inadvertently came face to face with Lin Zhaolai.  There seemed to be a kind of affection in the eyes that met by chance. Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel something in his heart. Chai Minyan was so beautiful. Her charming expression made people's hearts flutter!  Lin Zhao was ready to write, and Chai Minyan seemed to be lost in thought. They looked at each other quietly, with a different kind of tacit understanding and an unusual atmosphere lingering in the entire elegant room.  It wasn¡¯t until Chai Ruona couldn¡¯t stand it anymore that she couldn¡¯t help coughing and planned their affectionate relationship!  "Hello, Miss Chai!" Lin Zhao then greeted Chai Minyan.  Somehow, when she heard Lin Zhao's voice, Chai Minyan immediately woke up from her intoxication. When she saw Lin Zhao's face again, her eyes immediately dodge, and there was still a little panic in her eyes, and her pretty face couldn't help it.  A blush.  Chai Ruona saw it in her eyes and understood it clearly in her heart!  Everything starts from the Laba Festival in the first year of Xining!  That day, Chai Minyan became curious because she had repeatedly heard her brother Chai Ruona mention Lin Zhao and the many novel delicacies offered by Jiangnanju Restaurant.  The fairy, who has always been noble, was not surprised, so she came to Jiangnan with her brother on the day of Laba Festival.  It was originally a good time to taste and play, but it was ruined by a group of dandies. ??????????????????? And this group of dandies is extraordinary, they are a group of princes, grandsons, and princes headed by Qi Wang Zhao Hao.  That day, Zhao Hao came to find trouble with Zhao Zhongshan. He accidentally saw Chai Minyan and couldn't help but be moved by her beauty.  In addition, because of drinking, he was filled with anger and deliberately made things difficult for Chai Minyan.  In particular, the Duke of Ji, Zhao Zhongchen, even tried to reach out and take off Chai Minyan's veil, which was a rude and rude move.  Just when the beauty was so frightened that her beauty turned pale, Lin Zhao stepped forward and staged a scene of a hero saving the beauty!  Zhao Zhongchen and Zhao Hao were beaten severely.  This was the incident of punching King Qi that shocked Bianjing that day, and caused an uproar.  There was a fight between the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao and the Emperor Zhao Xu.  In the end, there was a compromise between power and status. The original cause seemed to be such a jealousy thing.  In the end, Zhao Xu¡¯s toughness and persistence led to victory. Lin Zhao was lucky enough to escape, but his subsequent departure from Bianjing was also closely related to this matter.  Although there were other reasons for this, and Lin Zhao was also prosperous in Jiangnan, there was one person who didn't think so and didn't feel guilty.  That¡¯s Chai Minyan!  Before this, Chai Meiren didn¡¯t know much about Lin Zhao. She just heard her brother talk about his extraordinary features, and gradually became curious!  But on the night of Laba, when she was in danger and most frightened and helpless, Lin Zhao came to rescue her.  Chai Minyan felt guilty that Lin Zhao was demoted to the south for saving her, and at the same time, she felt even more moved in her heart!  The destructive power of heroes saving beauties is self-evident and has been tried repeatedly since ancient times. Even an outstanding woman like Chai Minyan, who is like a fairy, is no exception.  It was the first time that a man stepped forward to save him. At the most critical moment, Lin Zhao gave him a strong sense of security, and then a feeling slowly grew within him.  As time goes by, this kind of sentiment begins to take effect gradually, but it is effective.  From then on, Chai Minyan's mind was deeply imprinted with the majestic body of a man and a different kind of sense of security.  And these thoughts become more and more profound as time goes by.  Chai Minyan really wanted to apologize in person, or express thanks, but Lin Zhao left Bianjing since then, and there was no news from him, so he had no chance at all.  "But Chai Minyan did not give up because of this. She often came to Jiangnanju to sit and sit. At first, maybe because she liked food, but as time went by.  But as time went by, she might not even be able to tell what the purpose was! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? But Chai Ruona could see clearly, knowing that inadvertently, the little sister had begun to have a love affair, and it began to sprout into a thriving sapling!  Since then, I have been willing to cover up for my little sister and often bring her to Jiangnanju for dinner!  It¡¯s just a kind of waiting in disguise. One and a half years later, Chai MinyanFinally the person who has been waiting for a long time is here!  Chai Minyan saw Lin Zhao standing in front of her and stood up in a hurry. Her body was light and her dress moved with the breeze from the window, making her even more beautiful.  "Mr. Lin, you are back. Today you can finally thank me in person for saving me that day!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 202: Mission to Tibet

    What an honor it is to have beauty waiting. Unfortunately, Lin Zhao was too slow to react and didn't notice at all.  Chai Minyan calmed down a lot. Yingying stood up and thanked her, returning to her usual softness and elegance, but the blush on her face had not completely faded.  Lin Zhao smiled and shook his head and said, "Miss Chai is too polite. It's just a small effort. What's more, it's been so long. If you didn't mention it, I almost forgot." "It's just a small effort?"  In Chai Minyan's opinion, this is absolutely not the case!  That was King Qi, whom the Queen Mother loved most. Although she knew that there were no serious consequences afterwards, she still couldn't help but feel a little scared!  After all, these were unforeseeable. Under the circumstances at the time, everyone knew what the consequences of punching King Qi would be, even if Lin Zhao was a little impulsive.  But he was so moved that he could take such a risk for himself, which is why Chai Minyan has always felt guilty.  It is indeed a little late to apologize after a year and a half, but Lin Zhao said that he had forgotten it, and Chai Minyan couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.  It turns out that he had no special motive for saving himself, and he didn't even care about himself at all.  Ms. Chai's mood was indeed a little sad for a moment, but she had been performing very well, looking like a gentle and beautiful woman, smiling and smiling.  Lin Zhao didn't know the beauty's thoughts, thinking that Chai Minyan was like a fairy. Although her heart was moved, she couldn't blaspheme easily, so she behaved very politely, but she seemed a little unfamiliar.  A simple meeting ended here. When Chai Minyan left, she was still smiling sweetly and generously, but there was a sense of loss hidden in her eyes.  Especially when I learned that Lin Zhao had brought back a concubine from Hangzhou.  I feel a little more sad in my heart!  Chai Ruona saw it.  I couldn't help but shake my head slightly.  It's rare for a little sister to open her heart, but some things still depend on fate Of course, it's the brother's duty to help create opportunities.  Before leaving, Chai Ruona said: "Dongyang, on the Chinese Valentine's Day, there will be a grand garden party at Jinmingchi. Remember to come and attend!" "Okay, as long as you are still in Bianjing. I will definitely go there then!" ~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Having just returned to Bianjing, Lin Zhao had been free for many days, or could be said to have been left out in the cold. At the end of June, Emperor Zhao Xu finally issued an edict.  receive.  Lin Zhao entered the palace with an uneasy mood, wondering what kind of storm it would be!  Unexpectedly, Emperor Zhao Xu actually had a smile on his face and a very kind attitude, which made Lin Zhao confused.  Zhao Xu was the emperor after all, which was different from Wang Anshi, although he supported the reform.  But the mentality of officials is very different from that of Wang Xianggong.  After all, all the ministers in the dynasty must be loyal to him. As the emperor's mind grows day by day.  Zhao Xu's ability to control people is also improving.  Thinking about it carefully, Lin Zhao has caused a bad influence. The content and method may be wrong, but there should be no problem with his loyalty.  For example, the memorial about the Tea Horse Road was entirely for the Song Dynasty.  If this is the case, you don¡¯t need to regard Lin Zhao as a pioneer of reform and innovation, but he can still be used as an ordinary member of the old party.  Just don't let him participate in the reform and reform in the future. The right way is to make the best use of talents, as long as it is beneficial to the country and the country of the Song Dynasty.  With the implementation of the Reform and the longer time he spent as emperor, Zhao Xu's imperial mentality also changed accordingly.  In the Chuigong Hall, Lin Zhao stood with his hands hanging down. The good thing about the Tang and Song Dynasties was that ministers did not have to kneel down to the emperor at every turn. Relatively speaking, they were relatively "equal" and humane.  "Dongyang, you have been working hard in Hangzhou for more than a year!" Zhao Xu chuckled and seemed to be very close to him.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but think, what is the mentality of the officials?  "It's not hard work, it's all what I should do!" "Don't be humble, I will keep all your contributions in my heart!" This is also an important reason for Zhao Xu's change in attitude towards Lin Zhao, regardless of whether it is about the Qingmiao Law or not.  It is an indisputable fact that Lin Zhao made a lot of contributions before this.  At least now Zhao Xu feels that it is a bit unethical to cross the river and demolish the bridge.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!" "As for the Qingmiao Law thing this time" Zhao Xu suddenly changed the subject, and Lin Zhao's heart trembled. Could this be a clear reward and punishment?  Sweet first and then bitter?  "Chen" Lin Zhao was interrupted by Zhao Xu as soon as he opened his mouth: "Okay, no need to say more. Different opinions are very common. I understand. The matter has passed, so don't mention it again."  Chapter?  Lin Zhao didn't expect that the official family would be so easy to talk to, and this matter would be over like this?  How unexpected!  Zhao Xu then said: "Let youBianjing, firstly, I haven¡¯t seen you for a long time, and secondly, there is something more important for you to do!  " "Please give me your Majesty's orders!  "What Lin Zhao is most curious about now is what this new appointment will do for him. "Do you remember this?  "Zhao Xu picked up a memorial from the imperial case and handed it over. Lin Zhao took a look and saw that it was the memorial about the tea-horse trade that he handed over! Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Your idea is very good, the tea-horse trade.  It is also proposed to establish a tea horse road for a long time, and exchange tea specialties for grassland horses and leather, which is very good!  " "I just have such an idea, and there are many immature aspects" Zhao Xu shook his head and said: "Maybe there are some flaws, but it doesn't matter. I have asked the following to gradually improve it according to your suggestion. It should be almost complete now.  .  Although there has always been a trading market with Liao and Xixia, it is estimated that it will be difficult to replace horses on a large scale. I believe you also understand that the Khitans and Dangxiang people are wary of us, so our main goal can only be  It's" "Tubo!  " "Yes, Tubo!  " Zhao Xu said: "The former Tubo Zanpu Zusiluo and the current Dong Zang are both pretty good. They have always paid tribute to our court. They have a good relationship and can cooperate with them.  " Lin Zhao knew very well that the Tubo in Zhao Xu's mouth was no longer the Tubo that was in confrontation with the Tang Dynasty. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, Tubo also experienced civil strife and split into many small territories and clans. Among them, Huangshui, Yellow River and  There was a powerful Tubo regime in the Qinghai Lake area, and its initial leader was Zansiluo. As a descendant of Zanpu, he had great influence on the plateau. The capital of Tubo was Qingtang City in Hehuang.  , so it was sometimes called the Qing Tang Kingdom, and Xi Siluo and his descendants were the well-deserved kings of the Qing Tang Dynasty. During the Song Dynasty, the situation in the northwest was very complicated. Xixia occupied a large area of ??territory, and the Hexi Corridor was among them.  Control. Further west, there is the territory of the Huihe people. The Silk Road was also blocked. Merchants along the way changed their routes and went west through the Tubo territory in Hehuang. The significance of the Tubo in Hehuang is self-evident.  , it can even be said to be the fourth most powerful country in the eastern part of the mainland after the Song, Liao and Xixia. It is just that in the history of the Song Dynasty's foreign relations, the Liao and Xixia were so brilliant that Hehuang Tubo was too dim and ignored.  The significance to the Song Dynasty was not only transportation and economy, but more importantly, military significance. Xixia bordered the Song Dynasty to the east, and fierce battles continued, and its existence was a good check on the Xixia Dynasty to the southwest, and it fought on two fronts.  It is no joke, so the existence of Tubo undoubtedly increased the pressure on Xixia. Historical records indicate that in 1036 AD, the king of Xixia, Li Yuanhao, attacked the Qingtang Dynasty, but was defeated by Zunsiluo and captured his commander Sun Nuer alive. Yuanhao became angry.  He also personally supervised the army to attack Hehuang, but was defeated again by Xi Siluo.  "He did not dare to invade the territory easily. The success of the United Song Dynasty in resisting the Xia Dynasty greatly boosted the reputation of the Helong tribes. For a time, all the tribes in Helong gathered under his command. They became powerful for a while, with an area of ??more than 3,000 miles and a population of more than one million households.  "The Tubo legacy is the most popular, but Xixia is also afraid of it"! In order to deal with the enemy of Xixia, the Song Dynasty has always maintained a good relationship with Tubo! The Song Dynasty paid tribute to the Song Dynasty many times.  He was also awarded the title of Jiedushi of the Baoshun Army and the Jiedushi of the Hexi Army. In the second year of Emperor Yingzong's reign, Zusiluo died, and his third son Dong Fei came to the throne.  In the fourth year of Zhiping's reign, he was promoted to Taibao of the school, and later to Taifu. His mother Qiao was also canonized as Mrs. Taiyuan, and received a large number of rewards. In short, the Song Dynasty tried its best to win over Tubo in Hehuang and maintain relations with each other.  Especially after the Silk Road was diverted to Hehuang, the Song Dynasty had more economic and trade exchanges with it. Now it is indeed a good idea for Zhao Xu to cooperate with Hehuang and Tubo.  The basis is that the other side also has a demand for tea, and the war horses produced in the Hehuang area are also quite good, much better than the inferior horses in the Sichuan and Yunnan areas, and can well arm the Song Dynasty cavalry. When Lin Zhao's report arrived in Bian.  When Zhao Xu and other ministers saw this, their eyes lit up. This was really an excellent opportunity and way to send someone to Hehuang as an envoy. As for the candidate Lin Zhao heard what Zhao Xu said.  , I began to murmur in my heart, it couldn't be me? As expected, Zhao Xu said: "This time the imperial court has decided to send an envoy to Hehuang, and this envoy seems to be you!  " "I" Zhao Xu said: "That's right, it must be you. First of all, you know a lot about Tubo. More importantly, you know the meaning and implementation of the Tea Horse Road best. You also had a mission to the Liao Kingdom.experience of.  The most important thing is that you are smart and can handle any situation calmly!  " Officials, you think too highly of people! Lin Zhao has thought that if he is called back to Bianjing this time, the re-appointment will probably be in the north. If it is in the south, it will most likely be a transfer order and he will take office directly. But Wan  I never expected that I would be sent as an envoy to Hehuang and Tubo, and the pressure suddenly became much greater "Your Majesty, am I alone?  " Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Yes, I believe that you have the ability to stand alone.  This mission is not just about trading tea and horses, there is also a crucial reason" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 203: Being Missed

    Zhao Xu said: "Although the Tea Horse Road is of great significance, there is no need to be so anxious. However, Xixia keeps making small moves. We must hurry up on the mission to Tibet!" "What happened to Xixia?" Lin Zhao said: "Didn't you just surrender to our court?  Why are you being dishonest again? " Zhao Xu shook his head and said: "The party members are so ambitious that they are used to being obedient and unfaithful. We just received news that Liang Yimi is sending an envoy to Tubo!  " Lin Zhao said in surprise: "The party members are starting to make a move again. " "Yes, Han Jiang reported from Shaanxi Road that Xixia is likely to win over Tubo!" Zhao Xu said worriedly.  Tubo is at the back of Xixia and has a very good restraint effect on it. With this ally, Xixia will not dare to act rashly. If Tubo moves to Xixia's side or even forms an alliance with it, it will be a great threat to the Song Dynasty.  Although it will not affect our northwest border, they may not dare to attack with troops, but as their strength increases, their arrogance will undoubtedly be very arrogant, which is definitely not a good thing for us, so we must not allow Xixia to form an alliance with Tubo.  This is the most crucial mission of this mission to Tibet! "Zhao Xu had great ambitions and had the idea of ??regaining the northwest for a long time, so he paid special attention to the situation.  ¡°Well, this is a huge pressure!  Lin Zhao gets a headache just thinking about it!  Zhao Xu said: "It's okay to send a mature and prudent minister to deal with such a matter, but wouldn't it appear that we attach too much importance to Xixia and Tubo? We think that our Song Dynasty is afraid of them and will encourage their arrogance. " If you go to a young man,  , and I have thought about it. You are the only one who is smart, smart, and eloquent. At the same time, this matter is complementary to that of tea and horses. "  There was no room for discussion anymore. Zhao Xu made his decision directly before telling Lin Zhao. The pressure was huge and he could not tolerate not agreeing.  Lin Zhao had no choice but to nod and agree: "I will do my best to fulfill my mission!" Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Very good, I look forward to your wonderful performance!" The previous incident with Qingmiao Fa has already ended.  In fact, after the incident, after Zhao Xu's anger subsided, he thought carefully that from the emperor's point of view, it was not appropriate to blame Lin Zhao too much.  On the other hand, from some perspectives, this is a good thing.  I have always wanted to train Lin Zhao as a direct confidant, but he has a close relationship with Wang Anshi, which has some influence.  Perhaps before, Zhao Xu supported Wang Anshi wholeheartedly.  Didn't feel anything was wrong.  But as time went by, he felt that since he was a confidant.  He must be his confidant and should not be related to any other ministers.  Now there is a rift between Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi, but on the matter of loyalty to the emperor, various signs indicate that Lin Zhao is still very loyal.  Zhao Xu is naturally happy to see this happen. It is best to have a loyal minister who is loyal to him and become his confidant.  As long as this matter is done well, Zhao Xu will still reuse Lin Zhao. As for falling out of favor, I'm afraid it's a different story.  Perhaps with Emperor Zhao Xu, there is no such thing as favor or disfavor, only whether it is useful to him or not!  The emperor's family is most ruthless, and it is not only reflected in the fratricide between father and son Zhao Xu ordered: "Of course, the mission cannot be accomplished overnight. I have sent someone to inform Dong Xiang in advance. It may take some time. Bian  Beijing also needs to be prepared, and it will probably take until around the tenth day of July!¡± ¡°Yes, but according to His Majesty¡¯s orders!¡± ¡°In this case, you can also participate in the Qixi Jinmingchi Garden Party!¡± Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but wonder, why?  Chai Ruona was talking, and Emperor Zhao Xu was also talking, is this year's Chinese Valentine's Day garden so grand and lively?  Don¡¯t tell me, it¡¯s really the case!  Jinming Pool is located in the west of Bianjing City. "Mengxi Bi Tan" records: "Jinming Pool was excavated in the first year of Taiping and Xingguo in the Northern Song Dynasty. The water in the pool was drawn from Jinshui River. The old site is in the west of Kaifeng City." Jinming Pool is nine miles and thirty steps around, with a fairy bridge in the middle.  , there are three rainbows on the bridge deck, with vermilion lacquer railings, a row of wild goose pillars at the bottom, and a boom in the center, which is called a camel's hump, like a flying rainbow.  At the head of the bridge, there is the Baojin Tower with five connected halls, located in the middle of the water. It has jade palaces, majestic pavilions, exotic flowers and stones, rare birds and monsters, docks and docks, warships and dragon boats, everything is complete.  Every March, Jinming Lake is full of spring, with peaches as red as brocade, willows as green as smoke, white butterflies among the flowers, and orioles on the trees. The residents of the capital come out to go to Jinming Pool for an outing.  Lotus roots are planted all over Jinming Pond. On rainy nights, people love to come here to listen to the sound of rain hitting lotus leaves.  After the rain, everything is clear and everything is fresh, and there is a new atmosphere. Therefore, it is called "Jinchi Night Rain" and it is one of the eight scenic spots in Bianjing in the past.  At the end of the bridge, there is a group of halls called the Five Halls, which were the emperor's living quarters during his recreation.  Originally it was only held in early March every yearIt will be open until the eighth day of April, allowing people to visit.  But this year, Emperor Zhao Xu was extra gracious and opened the Jinming Pool on the night of the Chinese Valentine's Day, so that the king and the people could enjoy it together!  At that time, Emperor Zhao Xu will also give a banquet to the ministers in Linshui Palace. It is said that the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao will also attend, and there will be countless members of the royal family and nobles and ministers.  As soon as the news spread, it immediately caused a sensation, attracting countless people who wanted to participate.  Under such circumstances, most ordinary people can only look forward to it and sigh. They say that the king and the people are happy together, but in the end it can only be the king and his ministers.  Participants must have a certain status, that's for sure.  Chai Ruona and Chai Minyan will go. After all, they have the nephew of Chongyi Gong. They invited Lin Zhao as an invitation between friends.  But what about Emperor Zhao Xu?  When he mentioned this to Lin Zhao, did he have any other hints?  Lin Zhao then left Chui Gong Hall and walked quickly along the road to the palace, inadvertently becoming the scenery for people watching upstairs.  "Who is that person?" On a high-rise building in the palace, a bright girl saw a man walking quickly. He was handsome and handsome, with firm steps, and most importantly, he was young.  Just listen to the girl say: "At a young age, you can go in and out of the Chui Gong Palace and accept the summons of the emperor. You must be a rare young talent. Compared with those old ministers who are sluggish, they must be much more interesting!" "Back to the princess!"  "This person's name is Lin Zhao, the former magistrate of Qiantang County!" The chamberlain beside the girl seemed to be well-informed and knew many things very well, and he answered quickly.  "Lin Zhao? Is this the Lin Zhao who beat the second brother?" When the woman heard that the name was very familiar, she immediately asked angrily and sternly.  This girl is Princess Baoan, the legitimate daughter of Emperor Yingzong and Queen Mother Gao Taotao. Of course, her current title should be Princess Shu.  Because Bao'an has been called Bao'an for many years, people in the palace have become accustomed to it, and they still call him this way in private.  "Yes, it's him!" Princess Baoan's eyes originally had some curiosity and admiration, but after learning Lin Zhao's identity, she looked at Lin Zhao from a distance, and there was already a bit of hatred in her eyes.  She and Zhao Hao were born from the same mother. The two siblings have been close since childhood. Last time, the second brother Zhao Hao was punched by Lin Zhao. Princess Baoan cared about her second brother and was even more angry with the murderer Lin Zhao.  I thought that the emperor¡¯s eldest brother and his mother would definitely seek justice for the second brother, but in the end, the matter passed quietly.  Not only did they not punish Lin Zhao, but they claimed that it was a misunderstanding and that there was no such thing.  This made Princess Baoan very puzzled. It is understandable that the royal family hides their ugliness, but they must at least deal with Lin Zhao secretly!  But what we expected didn¡¯t happen at all. Looking at Lin Zhao¡¯s subsequent trajectory, not only was he not punished, but he was reused.  This made Zhao Hao feel uncomfortable for a long time, and also made his sister feel uncomfortable for a long time. She was scolded in front of her mother Gao Taotao when she tried to fight against the injustice.  After all, Princess Baoan was just a girl, so she didn't know the dangers between this, so she has always been worried about it.  Looking at Lin Zhaoyuan's retreating figure, I couldn't help but think that I must give him some color at some point Lin Zhao didn't know that when he entered the palace, he would be noticed again.  Princess Baoan is just a little girl, so there is nothing to worry about, but some people need special attention.  Lu Huiqing had already heard the news about Lin Zhao entering the palace and accepting the imperial edict to go to the Qingtang Kingdom. ?????????????????????????????????? He is now a reserve Hanlin bachelor, close to Zhongshu, so it is definitely okay to know all the big and small things in advance.  Lu Huiqing was greatly shocked when the news came out that Lin Zhao was going to be sent as an envoy to Tibet, especially because the officials had a very happy conversation with him, with a kind attitude and no anger at all.  The officials are obviously very angry, but judging from today's situation, how did Lin Zhao fall out of favor?  how so?  Lu Huiqing instantly felt a strong sense of frustration. She had planned carefully for a long time, secretly fueled the flames, and even suffered damage to her own reputation, but in the end it was all joy?  Lu Huiqing couldn't figure it out, so she was a little lost. She returned home and explained today's situation to her third brother Lu Heqing.  One person's suspicion soon turned into two people's confusion. The emperor's behavior was indeed incomprehensible. If Lin Zhao had not fallen out of favor, then his revenge plan would be affected again. This was not the result they wanted to see.  !  Lu Heqing said: "Brother, if this is really the case, then we can only find another plan!" "What do you want?" Lu Huiqing asked in a deep voice.  "If overt methods don't work, then we can only find a way secretly!" Lu Heqing mentioned this topic again.  Lu Huiqing originally dismissed this so-called dirty trick, but now that the situation was in front of him, he couldn't help but start to be tempted.  If he had no choice but to do so, nothing could stop him from seeking revenge.  &nbsp; "Talk about it" Lu Heqing sneered: "Lin Zhao went to Tubo as an envoy. The journey was long and dangerous. It is not known whether he can reach it smoothly There must be many people on this road, and they did not want the envoy of the Song Dynasty to be safe.  Arriving at Qingtang City" "This" Lu Huiqing was silent for a long time, then nodded slightly and said: "Okay, then proceed with caution!" (To be continued)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 204, All Eyes on

    On Chinese Valentine's Day, the city of Bianjing is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. It's so lively!  Since a garden party is going to be held in Jinmingchi, the city gate will be opened as usual today, adding a festive atmosphere.  The reason why Emperor Zhao Xu wanted to hold such a grand event on Qixi Festival was not only for the so-called enjoyment of the king and the people, but also to celebrate the effectiveness of the Young Seedling Law in the first half of the year.  Since noon, there has been an endless stream of people leaving the city to go to Jinmingchi for viewing, and the roads have become somewhat congested.  In desperation, the Kaifeng government sent hundreds of police officers to the streets to maintain order.  This was just the beginning. When the royal family members left the city at noon, the imperial army was deployed under martial law to escort them all the way.  Although there were many people who came to watch, not many could enter Jinmingchi. After all, the number of people was limited.  In addition, many members of the royal family and dignitaries attended, and the security issue was really annoying.  Therefore, the people who can enter are still selective, mainly officials and nobles, as well as some scholars and celebrities, while the common people can selectively enter some.  There are a large number of forbidden troops around Jinmingchi, as well as numerous secret sentries going around to maintain law and order.  In the evening, Lin Zhao took Mu Sihong out.  With the title of Qiantang County Male and the former Qiantang County Magistrate, Mr. Lin will naturally not be hindered in the slightest from entering the area of ????Jinmingchi.  Lin Zhao pointed at Mu Sihong along the way: "This used to be a training place for the navy, and later it was changed into a royal garden. In March and April, the scenery is so beautiful. I will definitely bring you to see it next year!"  " "It can be seen that the scenery of Jinming Pool is really beautiful. Look at the lotus leaves in the pool and the lotus flowers in early autumn" The scenery here is quite reminiscent of the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River.  Coupled with the grandeur of the royal gardens.  Mu Sihong felt very novel and shocked.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "That's Qionglin Garden over there. Every year, the official family banquets new scholars there. It's the greatest honor for scholars in the Song Dynasty. It's a pity that I don't have the chance to participate!" "Lin Lang is much better than them, and he has more skills.  You are qualified to sit there!" Mu Sihong has absolute recognition of her husband's talents!  Lin Zhao smiled and led Mu Sihong through the crowd, admiring the beautiful scenery everywhere. ? A number of painted pleasure boats are rippling on the lake, many of which are boats of royal nobles.  It looks even more graceful and luxurious.  Because the official family is giving a banquet in Linshui Palace, Mu Sihong will definitely not be able to go. In addition, when meeting some friends, it seems not appropriate to have female relatives present.  After accompanying Mu Sihong for a period of time, Lin Zhao had to leave first. Before leaving, he asked Yu Xuan and Yutong to take care of and protect Mu Sihong.  Lin Zhao was walking towards Linshui Palace, but he didn't expect to meet someone on the way, Wang Anshi's son Wang Yu!  The meeting between the two was a bit unexpected. Wang Yu had known about Lin Zhao's return to Bianjing for a long time, but they had not had any previous contact with each other.  Lin Zhao was misunderstood.  I don¡¯t know how to explain it to Wang Xianggong, and I am also deeply worried.  Will the explanation work?  It is likely to be futile or even counterproductive.  Wang Yu originally had some hope. It would be completely understandable if Lin Zhao came to admit his mistake and apologize after returning to Bianjing, or had some reasonable explanation.  Knowing that mistakes can be corrected, there is no greater good. Wang Yuanze has always adhered to the sage's teachings, but unfortunately he was disappointed.  "Brother Yuanze!" "Dongyang!" Although they are a little unhappy with each other, they still have to have the most basic etiquette when meeting. These two are definitely the leaders of the younger generation, well-informed and sensible.  "If you have time, let's chat!" Lin Zhao was a little surprised. He didn't expect Wang Yu to make such a request.  "Okay!" Ignoring the bustling and noisy lakeside, the two sat on a rockery and chatted calmly.  "What was your original intention in that matter?" After sitting down, Wang Yu asked straight to the point. Some things had been bothering him for a long time.  "Seek truth from facts!" Since Lin Zhao's reply was expected, but also slightly surprising, Wang Yu smiled helplessly and said, "Can we have an honest talk today? But because of Lu Jifu?" Lin Zhao was really surprised, why?  Did you say that it went to Lu Huiqing?  Is this how Wang Yu sees it?  Doesn't this look down upon me, Lin Zhao, too much?  However, this reminder really reminded him of the hatred he had with the Lu brothers. After such a long time, the Lu brothers had not seen any action. Could it be that he just let it go?  "Brother Yuanze, you are overthinking. I just wrote down what I saw and thought truthfully. There is absolutely no lie. Please treat it with caution, brother Yuanze!" Lin Zhao answered very clearly, some  The matter must be explained clearly in front of Wang Yu, which can be regarded as trying our best again.  "Seek truth from facts?" Wang Yu sneered, noncommittal.  ? ?Zhaodao: "Brother Yuanze, I hope you understand and tell the boss that the people below have distorted the boss's meaning when implementing the Qingmiao Law. I'm afraid it will be counterproductive in the long run. This is my original intention, I hope you can understand!" Youdao  Like father, like son, Wang Yu is also a bit stubborn to a certain extent, although he can vaguely understand Lin Zhao.  But when it comes to the Green Seed Law and the prosperity and glory of their Wang family, Wang Yu's attitude is very firm!  Perhaps in his heart, he hoped that even if Lin Zhao did not admit his mistake, he would at least submit to him, so that he would feel much better.  But no, Lin Zhao¡¯s attitude is very firm!  This inevitably made Wang Yu feel a little uncomfortable and bored, and he could only listen to two or three points of what he said.  "Take care of yourself!" Wang Yu stood up and left these words, then turned and left.  Lin Zhao was stunned for a long time, his mind went blank, and he was even a little stunned!  Why is this happening?  Do things in this world have to be incompatible with each other?  Why does it have to be so clear?  Or are Wang Anshi and his son too weird?  Lin Zhao didn't know the answer!  How helpless!  Lin Zhao let out a long sigh, walked a short distance away, and saw the Chai Ruona brother and sister on a nearby platform.  Chai Minyan was dressed in a purple dress, the evening breeze was blowing gently, her clothes were fluttering, her figure was graceful, like a fairy.  It's just that today she still has a "slightly exposed" face, blocking her peerless appearance, but her moving eyes are particularly attractive.  "Dongyang, here we come!" Chai Ruona greeted warmly.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "If brother Ruona hadn't invited me, I would have missed such a rare event!" "Hey, it's just for fun!" Chai Ruona told the truth. Chai Minyan didn't really want to come at first.  The opportunity to meet Lin Zhao just came.  "What are you all gathering here for?" Chai Ruona smiled and said, "The Queen Mother will appear later and ask everyone present to compose a poem and lyrics. The theme is Chinese Valentine's Day!" "Really?" Lin Zhao just responded lightly.  After all, the interest in this kind of thing is really average nowadays.  Chai Ruona said: "What? Not interested? I heard that the Queen Mother came with Princess Shu, and there are also rumors that she wants to choose a son-in-law for the princess. That's why so many people are gearing up, hoping to win the favor of the Queen Mother and the Princess!"  "Really?" Lin Zhao was still uninterested. It was no wonder that he chose the consort.  However, Lin Zhao didn't know what Princess Shu looked like, not to mention that she was already engaged to Meng Ruoying, so she was not interested in it.  Originally wanted to avoid it, Chai Ruine said, "Don't worry about Dongyang. In fact, he appreciates Dongyang's literary talents with her sister " It is a pity that it is really a pity to waste them.  The core of this sentence is naturally the latter. Chai Minyan was a little embarrassed by her brother, but fortunately her slightly red face was covered by her "shallow dew", so she could only say: "Yes, I heard that Mr. Lin is famous for his literary talent.  Today I finally have a chance to meet" It was already obvious from the following text that it was difficult to refuse the beauty's invitation, so Lin Zhao had no choice but to agree.  At the same time, Souchangguadu began to recall poems about Chinese Valentine's Day. This was the only way to do it when necessary There were more and more people near the platform, most of them were high officials, noble sons, or some celebrities from Bianjing City.  After the news spread that Princess Shu was interested in choosing a son-in-law, many people began to think about it.  Although the consorts of the Song Dynasty were not particularly popular, they were certainly not as miserable as those of the Ming Dynasty The consorts of the Song Dynasty were still very valuable!  No matter what, this is a way to increase one's worth and earn a future, so many people are still willing to give it a try.  Not long after, a phoenix boat slowly came over. A ceremonial official announced that the Queen Mother was having fun with the scholars, and asked those present to compose a poem to celebrate the Chinese Valentine's Day Zhao Hao, who came with him, knew his mother's thoughts, so he  Secretly he encouraged several clan members to compose poems and lyrics for the most beautiful woman present.  The implication is self-evident, the most beautiful woman is naturally Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess, any sensible person will think so.  But there happened to be that kind of fool. I don¡¯t know who shouted: "Miss Chai, the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, is here!" As soon as these words were spoken, there was a commotion in the crowd!  Chai Minyan is so famous that she has never been seen on weekdays. When she suddenly received the news, many people began to search among the crowd However, the expressions of a few people changed instantly. Zhao Hao was very embarrassed. He was originally building momentum for the girl.  The result was But when Chai Minyan was mentioned, some thoughts that Zhao Hao had hidden for more than a year couldn't help but beat again A trace of displeasure flashed across Queen Mother Gao Taotao's face, and Princess Shu's expression was also very unnatural. In an instant,  It pales in comparison.  Stubborn characterShe stood on the boat and looked through the window, really wanting to see what this Chai Minyan looked like?  Chai Minyan was actually there. Wang Yu also rushed over after hearing the news. After many twists and turns in the crowd, he finally discovered the figures of Chai Ruona and his sister.  Just when the corner of his mouth showed joy, he saw Lin Zhao standing next to the beauty Wang Yu's heart moved for no reason, and his eyes were a little complicated for a moment Beside the Jinming Pond, Chai Minyan inadvertently became the focus of everyone's attention (To be continued  )

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 205: The Great Princess

    Beside Jinming Pond, the cool evening breeze of autumn blew from the lake. Chai Minyan's clothes were fluttering, and against the backdrop of the sunset on the horizon, she looked outstanding.  Even if you can't see the pretty face under the veil, it is still so charming and charming.  The appearance of Chai Minyan undoubtedly stole the spotlight from Princess Baoan, which made the royal family feel slightly uncomfortable.  The smart people reacted faster and shouted in the crowd: "Compose poems and lyrics for the beautiful women present!" The purpose of everyone's visit was very clear. Most of them were directed at Princess Shu, so the slightly embarrassing moment was over.  It¡¯s past.  Soon, Her Royal Highness the Princess was praised by the stars!  Since then, various poems and songs have been published. In addition to writing about the love of the Chinese Valentine's Day, they also praise the eldest princess as a fairy in the sky and no one in the earth.  There was also Chai Minyan who was as beautiful as a fairy at the scene, which changed the praise a bit and turned it into a kind of irony, which made Princess Baoan a little unhappy.  In addition to the eldest princess, some people are also paying attention to Chai Minyan, the most beautiful woman in Bianjing.  At least this is the case for Zhao Hao, Wang Yu, and Lin Zhao!  Zhao Hao stood on the side of the ship, looking at the outstanding Chai Minyan from a distance, and the feeling in his heart became stronger.  This girl is so beautiful and so dignified and elegant. If she could Zhao Hao has just reached the age of marriage, although his mother, Gao Taotao, has already found several good candidates for him.  But Zhao Hao didn't like it at all, but now, Chai Minyan looked so comfortable and her heart was beating.  Moreover, the Chai family was a royal family of the previous dynasty, with noble blood and respected status.  It can be considered a good match.  In fact, it was as early as the Laba Festival in the second year of Xining.  In Jiangnanju Restaurant.  When he first met Chai Minyan, he was a little tempted, but unfortunately Lin Zhao ruined it. Thinking of this, Zhao Hao felt a deep hatred in his heart.  Zhao Hao has already begun to make wishful thinking in his heart. When will he have an opportunity to have a good talk with his mother.  If she doesn't agree, then she can only ask the old grandmother to take action.  The poetry writing in that room was already in full swing, and there were many people surrounding Chai Minyan, but the princess could not reach them.  It is always good to attract beauty.  As a result, many people took the initiative to write poems. Unfortunately, the literary talent and artistic conception are really limited, and it is difficult for them to capture the beautiful eyes of beautiful women.  At this time, a piece of white paper was handed over, and a good word was written on it: Willow silk is made soft.  The wisps of smoke weave into sorrow.  Begonias have not yet rained, pear blossoms have snowed first, and half of the spring is gone.  Now it is difficult to recall the past, and return to dreams around Qin Tower.  Acacia is only on the lilac branches and the cardamom tips.  The title of the soundtrack is "Qiu Bo Mei".  Also known as "Eye Eyes".  After reading it carefully, the words have been sublimated a lot in an instant.  It's several notches above the cheesy ones that came before.  The scenery is described in the upper column, the description is accurate, and the scenery is pleasant.  The lower part directly expresses a feeling, to be precise, it is a feeling of lovesickness.  The word "lovesickness" appears directly, with lilac branches and cardamom tips. Such a beautiful artistic conception instantly sublimates the feelings of lovesickness a lot.  A different and deep feeling, the meaning of which is self-evident.  "Who did this? Is it you? Dongyang!" Chai Ruona asked.  Lin Zhao shook his head gently: "No!" Chai Minyan was still a little wary at first, but after hearing Lin Zhao's denial, the trace of joy in his eyes disappeared without a trace.  "Then why don't you hurry up and compose a song? We're all waiting!" Chai Ruona urged, and Chai Minyan in the distance seemed to have a kind of expectation in her eyes.  Lin Zhao really couldn¡¯t refuse, so he had to agree, but what should he write?  Lin Zhao looked up at the sky. It was already night, the Milky Way was far away, and the stars were bright.  When it comes to poems about Chinese Valentine's Day, the most classic one is undoubtedly "Magpie Bridge Immortal".  But the original author Qin Guan seems to be living in the present. Such naked "borrowing" seems a bit too much, and there is a danger of being exposed.  But other works are really average, or my knowledge is limited and I can't think of any other outstanding words.  For a moment, Lin Zhao was in trouble.  Sorry, Qin Guan!  He could only learn from it first and make an emergency response. After pondering for a long time, Lin Zhao made a sudden decision and made such a decision.  Although it is somewhat unethical, there should be no problem in terms of safety.  Qin Guan was born in the first year of Huangyou (1049 AD), and the current third year of Xining should be 1070 AD. Qin Guan was just a weak boy.  Moreover, Qin Guan is not well-known at all. Although he is the best among the four scholars of the Su family, at least he has not yet become a disciple of Su Shi.  And Qin Guan was a Jinshi in 1085. Before that, he seemed to have been farming and studying at home. At his current age, he must not be able to write these profound poems, and 80% of them are late works.  No one knows who Qin Guan is now, so this word can be used in emergencies first.  So Lin Zhao wrote: The thin clouds make tricks, the flying stars spread hatred, and the silver and Han people are far away in secret?.  Once the golden wind and jade dew meet, they will win over countless others in the world.  Tenderness is like water, good times are like dreams, and I can¡¯t bear to look at the Magpie Bridge on my way back!  If the love between two people lasts for a long time, how can it last day and night?  After one or two years of persistent practice, Lin Zhao's calligraphy has improved a lot. Although it is not very good, he can at least be good at it.  Under the light, Chai Minyan looked over with everyone and read slowly. His eyes suddenly lit up and he was filled with surprises.  The delicate clouds make tricks, the flying stars convey hatred, and the silver and Han people travel far away in secret, which vividly describes the beautiful scenery of the Milky Way starry sky during the Chinese Valentine's Day.  "When gold, wind, jade and dew meet, they will win over countless others. This sentence is really wonderful. Isn't this the case with the Magpie Bridge on the Chinese Valentine's Day!"  I couldn't help but feel a little emotional in the next few sentences. Tenderness is like water, and good times are like dreams, but the meeting on Magpie Bridge will eventually end, and we still have to part ways.  But this sadness did not continue. Instead, he turned his pen and wrote an amazing famous sentence.  If the two love lasts for a long time, how can they be together day and night? What an optimistic attitude and what a deep affection.  Chai Minyan is still unable to understand the meaning, but she only feels that the writing is wonderful and the low singing is refreshing.  Some people even analyzed: This sentence comes from Ouyang Gong's poem "The magpie welcomes the bridge to connect Tianjin"; the golden wind and jade dew comes from Li Shangyin's "Xinwei Qixi" in the Tang Dynasty; the morning and evening seems to be the Song Dynasty in Chu Ci.  Yu's "Gaotang Fu".  All in all, this song "Magpie Bridge Immortal" is incomparable in terms of artistic conception and literary talent.  The author's literary talent is elegant.  His profound knowledge is evident.  Chai Minyan was even more excited.  Did he write such affectionate lyrics to me?  The beauty suddenly became a little excited.  A little shy.  As for the previous song "Eye of Mesmerizing", it was put aside and never looked at again.  How can "Eye of the Eyes" be as exciting and heart-warming as "The Immortal of Magpie Bridge"?  No one even asked who wrote "Eye of the Eyes".  Wang Yu stood far away and stared blankly, his eyes changing from joy to disappointment to full of hatred.  The first time at the Iron Tower Lake.  When Wang Yu and Lin Zhao met Chai Minyan, his heart skipped a beat.  Later, while investigating the murder of the Liao envoy, he went to visit Chai Minyan, who was proficient in medical skills.  Also during the Laba Festival in Jiangnan, Wang Yu was by his side, and they were all moved by Chai Minyan's beauty.  A feeling of admiration arose spontaneously, so much so that he boldly expressed it through his lyrics today, but he still did not stand up after all. It was because he was a little embarrassed or not so confident.  Maybe he couldn't tell himself.  Thought it was enough to impress Chai Minyan, Wang Yu clearly saw the surprise in Chai Minyan's eyes.  Unfortunately, it disappeared a moment later.  Lin Zhao's "Magpie Bridge Immortal" instantly killed him, and Wang Yu had already heard the content of the sentence.  Yes, in terms of literary and artistic conception, he is indeed slightly better than me. If it were someone else, he might be able to tolerate it.  But it¡¯s Lin Zhao, what does this mean?  To a certain extent, it can be said to be a fight for love.  His good deeds were ruined, and his literary talents were also lost to Lin Zhao's. Wang Yu, who had always thought highly of himself, felt very unhappy.  He completely forgot that when Chai Minyan's uncle was in trouble, it was Lin Zhao who helped solve it.  When Zhao Hao and Zhao Zhongchen were rude to Chai Minyan, Lin Zhao punched the prince without hesitation, stepped in to defend, and acted like a hero to save the beauty, but he didn't even have the courage to stop him.  Strong hatred or jealousy filled Wang Yu's heart, diluting many things. As for what Lin Zhao said before, he still remembered it to a certain extent, but now he completely forgot about it.  In the evening breeze of early autumn, Wang Yu coughed repeatedly, and his body couldn't help but curl up and tremble.  Then he turned around and left sadly. He never appeared next to Chai Minyan from beginning to end, nor did he admit that he composed the song "Eye's Mei".  And this scene happened to be seen by someone who was interested.  Chai Ruona didn't notice Wang Yu's sad departure. When he saw his little sister holding "Magpie Bridge Immortal" written by Lin Zhao, she showed a knowing smile.  It's not in vain that I put so much effort into shamelessly creating opportunities, and it seems to have begun to have an effect.  Not long after, Lin Zhao¡¯s "Magpie Bridge Immortal" spread around Jinming Pond, attracting attention once again.  Lowing and singing, or chanting gently, the artistic conception and literary talent are beautiful, and how many people can't help but be excited, amazing.  When Princess Baoan saw it, she was also filled with admiration.  However, when she learned that it was not sent to the ship at the beginning, which meant that it was not written to herself, but to the most beautiful woman, Chai Minyan, Her Royal Highness the Princess was immediately disappointed.  Then he was a little angry, especially because the author was Lin Zhao, and resentment suddenly surged in his heart.  Is it possible that my own noble princess is not as good as Chai Minyan, a descendant of a subjugated country?  Princess Baoan is very unconvinced, and this kind of unconvincedness has a tendency to be overwhelming.  After Zhao Hao learned about it, he was also jealous. Lin Zhao openly wrote such words to the woman he admired. Zhao Hao was very happy.Jealousy and anger.  I thought in my heart that some things must be done quickly. As for Lin Zhao Huh, one day, together with the revenge of that punch, we will settle the matter together Empress Dowager Gao Taotao is a very shrewd person. When she saw the difference between the two girls, she decided to  I guessed 7788.  Suddenly I felt curious, who is this Lin Zhao?  We must meet at some point.  But at the subsequent banquet in Linshui Palace, Gao Taotao did not see him.  After all, Lin Zhao was just a man from Qiantang County, with a low title and position. It was good enough to attend the banquet, and his seat must be in the far back row.  Although Gao Taotao was curious, he couldn't summon him casually, otherwise it would be too flattering to Lin Zhao, and it might also cause unnecessary suspicion and misunderstanding.  However, many officials noticed Lin Zhao. Didn¡¯t he just make Long Yan very angry a while ago?  How come you still have the opportunity to attend such a grand banquet today?  It seems that Lin Zhao is still favored by the Holy Spirit.  Could it be that the officials' thoughts have changed?  It's just a small thing, but it can arouse suspicion and even imagination in many people.  The banquet was held in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere. On the surface, the Song Dynasty seemed to have clear seas, clear rivers, and peaceful country and people!  Therefore, the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty were in high spirits.  Drink to your heart's content.  It¡¯s already night.  The royal family also returns to the city.  Therefore, the banquet did not last long.  After the show ended, Lin Zhao walked out quickly.  Mu Sihong was found at the agreed place, and Lin Zhaoshicai's works had spread all over the Jinming Pool.  Mu Sihong also heard about it. While praising her husband's literary talents, she was slightly curious. Could it be that her husband also had feelings for Miss Chai? ?????????????????? He is really a passionate seed, I just hope it doesn¡¯t cause any trouble!  At the same time, Lin Zhao walked over.  The Chai Ruonei brother and sister also happened to be here, which was a kind of fate.  This was the first time Mu Sihong met Chai Minyan. Although he couldn't fully see his face, his demeanor could be completely felt.  That kind of grace is outstanding, graceful and moving, and there is a hint of nobility and elegance.  As a woman, Mu Sihong's appearance was already outstanding, but in front of Chai Minyan, she still couldn't help but feel ashamed.  No wonder her husband is attracted to her, she is so beautiful.  It would be strange not to be tempted!  Mu Sihong understood instantly.  After hearing what the waiter and maid in Jiangnanju said, it seemed that Miss Chai and her husband had a long history!  Lin Lang.  It's really a blessing.  Chai Minyan was also looking at Mu Sihong. She was a little curious when she heard that Lin Zhao had brought back a concubine from Hangzhou.  Now I can finally meet someone. She is a woman with both talent and beauty, and maybe she can become a close friend.  When they were about to come forward to say hello, there was a sudden exclamation from the side. Several people turned around and saw a woman suddenly falling to the ground Several people hurried up to visit. In ancient times, saving a life was better than building a seven-level pagoda.  It is absolutely our duty to rescue others.  Several people stepped forward and discovered that the person lying on the ground was a woman in her thirties. She was luxuriously dressed and graceful. She should be a noble lady!  I don¡¯t know why, but the moment he got close to the woman, Lin Zhao felt an inexplicable feeling of closeness, and it flashed past What happened to such a sudden fainting?  Chai Minyan was proficient in medical skills and immediately came to visit.  The lady's brows were furrowed, as if she had untold sorrow, her face was a little pale, and she looked very weak.  Several people hurriedly helped the lady to a pavilion by the pool. Chai Minyan immediately stretched out her hand to feel her pulse, and frowned after a moment.  "Little sister, how are you?" Chai Ruona asked hurriedly.  Chai Minyan said: "I'm afraid the situation is not good. This lady is very weak and has internal stagnation for a long time. She is mentally and physically exhausted. If she can't get timely guidance and treatment, I'm afraid it won't be long before" "  How about that?" "The oil will be exhausted!" "Ah!" Chai Minyan has been very interested in medical skills since he was a child. He once studied under the famous Zhu Yaolang in Luoyang and is proficient in medical skills.  She could make such an assertion only because the lady's physical condition was really bad.  Mu Sihong asked: "Can it be cured?" "Yes, but it will take time and effort to recuperate. The most important thing is to educate her. The key is to educate her about her heart disease!" I'm afraid it will be more difficult!  A lady they had never met before must have come from a wealthy family. No one knew her specific situation. Long-term recuperation was obviously not something they could decide.  Lin Zhaodao: "Can we revive her now? At least we can find out her identity and send her home or find her family." Chai Minyan nodded: "Yes!" As a doctor, Chai Minyan has the habit of carrying a silver needle with him.  Immediately take out acupuncture on several places on the lady's body.  After the smooth movements, the lady woke up slightly.  "Madam, are you okay?" The lady opened her eyes gently, feeling energetic.Weakly said: "Did you save me?" Is it possible that noble ladies often do this?  Fainting often, has it become a habit?  "Well, Madam, you just fainted!" "Oh!" The noble lady nodded lightly, understanding, and said softly: "Thank you, thank you!" The noble lady rolled her eyes slightly when she saw several people in front of her.  , it seems that there is still some difficulty, looking at the savior one by one.  The moment his eyes fell on Lin Zhao's face, the noble lady's originally dim eyes flashed brightly, and her pupils dilated slightly.  Why does it feel like d¨¦j¨¤ vu?  Although the noble lady was weak and weak, her thinking was still clear.  When I saw Lin Zhao's appearance, I always felt a little familiar, but where had I seen it?  The lady couldn't remember it for a moment.  She was a patient, and her expression was a little weird, so this action didn't make anyone pay attention.  "Madam, may I ask if your family is here? Or where you live, we will take you back!" Chai Minyan asked softly.  "Home, family" The noble lady seemed to be feeling a little emotional, as if it evoked some sad memories "Madam, what do you call me?" As soon as Lin Zhao finished speaking, there were rapid footsteps, and a group of forbidden troops were quickly heard.  Come.  At the same time, a spy's voice shouted: "The eldest princess" The eldest princess?  Several people were shocked.  The emperor's daughter is the princess, the sister is the eldest princess, and the aunt is the eldest princess.  Today's emperor's grandfather is Pu Wang Zhao Yunrang. His son is good enough to be crowned king, but his daughter is not qualified to be crowned princess.  Then, the noble lady in front of me can only be the biological daughter of Emperor Renzong "Madam, forgive me, I don't know" "What madam?" The chamberlain immediately stepped forward and said, "This is the great prince of Chu State.  "Your Majesty, please forgive me for not knowing the identity of the princess." Neither Lin Zhao nor Chai Minyan expected that the person they inadvertently rescued was the eldest daughter of Emperor Renzong.  Princess Fukang, the current eldest princess of Chu!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 206: Happy to See the Success

    Song Renzong had a difficult life. Three sons died young, and only four of the thirteen daughters grew up. The eldest princess of the Chu State in front of her was one of them.  In the Northern Song Dynasty, there was a tradition of canonizing princesses first with a good name and then with a state.  So when Zhaojie Imperial Concubine Miao gave birth to her eldest daughter, Emperor Renzong, who was already in his thirties but had no children, was very happy. He regarded this daughter as the apple of his eye, and he could be said to be doted on by thousands of people.  The princess's initial title was "Fukang", which contained Emperor Renzong's blessings and love.  In the second year of Jiayou's reign, Renzong held a grand canonization ceremony for the 20-year-old Princess Fukang. Princess Fukang was named the Princess of the Yan Kingdom. The scale was as large as the ceremony for canonizing a queen. It was not only unprecedented, but also almost unprecedented.  , the degree of honor and favor was unique in the Renzong Dynasty.  But the princess¡¯s marriage was not happy, and the matter had to do with the legendary exchange of civet cats for princes.  Emperor Renzong¡¯s biological mother was Concubine Li Chen, but as soon as she was born, she was taken to Empress Liu to raise as her own son. Renzong had no idea about this.  It was not until the second year of Ming Dynasty, when Empress Dowager Zhang Xian and Liu passed away, that Song Renzong knew that his biological mother was Concubine Li Chen.  The emperor felt ashamed of his biological mother who had passed away long ago, so he treated his uncle's family particularly well.  In addition to repeatedly promoting his uncle Li Yong to official positions, he also married his beloved daughter Princess Yan to his son Li Wei and held a grand wedding.  This is also the beginning of the tragedy. The reason is that the door is wrong and the household is wrong.  The tradition of the Song Dynasty is that princesses marry the descendants of generals, and royal children marry the daughters of generals.  In addition to using marriage to win over military generals, it is also a sign of being well-matched.  Centenary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.  The military generals' families are already nobles in name only, and their status, cultivation, and living habits can all be in line with the royal family.  But the Li family is different.  Although it is the Queen Mother's family, Renzong's biological mother, Queen Mother Li, was initially just a maid of Queen Liu, which shows that her background was not high.  What¡¯s more, during the lifetime of the Empress Dowager Zhang Xian, the Li family did not enjoy the treatment of uncles and uncles. Now, although they are promoted by Emperor Renzong, they are only a nouveau riche at best, far from aristocratic life.  After marriage, the lives and personalities of the princess and the consort were incompatible.  The consort Li Wei wanted to be worthy of the princess.  They are arty, practice Feibai style, and spend a lot of money to buy calligraphy, painting and antiques. They are eager to get rid of their ignorant and rough habits, but they make the face of the nouveau riche more clear to the world.  With eyes higher than her head, the noble-born princess looked down upon Li Wei even more, and even thought he was dirty.  Much disgust.  The princess's marriage was unhappy, so her feelings and psychology began to undergo subtle changes, and she had an affair.  It¡¯s just that the identity of this affair is rather special. It was Liang Huaiji, a chamberlain who came from the palace as a dowry, and a shocking and unethical love affair took place.  One night in February of the sixth year of Jiayou¡¯s reign, the princess and Liang Huaiji had a drink together.  Li Wei's mother was originally a foolish woman in the market, and she secretly peeked in another room regardless of her identity.  Later, they felt that the princess was unbecoming, and they argued based on her status as mother-in-law. How could the wealthy princess show weakness, and a fierce quarrel broke out between them.  The princess then ran back to her parents¡¯ home.  Late at night, he called for the forbidden door to be opened and cried to his father.  Asking for a divorce from the consort.  You must know that the regulations of the Song Dynasty are very strict. After the palace door is locked at night, it must not be opened easily.  Prior to this, there was only one situation in the Song Dynasty when the palace gates were opened at night.  It was on that night that Song Taizu died, leaving behind the legend of the candle shadow shaking red.  It was on that night that Song Taizu lost his throne.  Opening the palace gate at night was a very sensitive matter in the Song Dynasty. After Princess Yan returned to the palace at night, the officials of the Song Dynasty remonstrated with the officials. Various impeachments continued, the gatekeeper officials were punished, and the reputation of the princess was also affected.  had a great impact.  " Subsequently, rumors about the princess's private life also spread. In desperation, Emperor Renzong could only reluctantly deprive his children of their titles, but still lived in the palace.  Liang Huaiji was also demoted from Bianjing, and his consort Li Wei was also demoted for this reason.  Because of this incident, the princess wanted to commit suicide many times and called Liang Huaiji all day long. Emperor Renzong had no choice but to recall Liang Huaiji to accompany his daughter. Even though the admonishers objected, he still persisted, which shows his love for his daughter.  ??Subsequently, Li Wei and the princess broke off their engagement, and Princess Fukang has been living in the palace.  This is why the chamberlain is anxious to emphasize the identity of the eldest princess. It's not that she is trying to show off her power, but because she is afraid that the word "madam" will bring back the sad past of the princess.  After Yingzong ascended the throne, she was promoted to the eldest princess of the Yue Kingdom. Now that her nephew Zhao Xu ascended the throne, she was named the eldest princess of the Chu Kingdom.  Although her status is becoming more and more noble, the princess has always been depressed, her body is getting weaker and sicker all year round.  Today at the Jinmingchi garden party, the Empress Dowager expressed her kindness and took her sister who lives alone out to relax.  After arriving at Jinming Pond, everyoneThe princess recalled the scene of traveling here with Liang Huaiji many years ago, and was moved by the scene.  So he avoided the attendants and walked to the lake alone to recall the good times of the past.  Naihe fainted and fell to the ground because he was too weak to support himself. He was rescued by Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan.  "Your Highness, are you okay? Do you need a doctor?" The chamberlain was very nervous, because the Queen Mother had repeatedly warned her to take good care of the princess. If something went wrong, she really didn't know how to explain it.  The eldest princess waved her hand and said: "It's okay, no need. This girl quickly rescued me as soon as she took action!" "Oh?" The servant said in surprise: "This girl's medical skills are so good? Better than those in the palace.  The imperial doctor is even more talented. It sometimes takes half an hour for the princess to wake up! " Chai Minyan suddenly became confused. In this case, the eldest princess fainted frequently, and her condition was very serious. If not treated in time, there would be serious dangers.  Maybe "Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, your physical condition needs good medical treatment!" Chai Minyan hesitated and whispered comfort.  The eldest princess smiled softly: "I know my own body. Life, old age, illness and death are all God's will. It's okay!" This princess seems to be very open-minded, but in fact she also reveals a kind of negativity and a very pessimistic mentality.  After Lin Zhao heard this, he comforted: "Your Highness Princess. In fact, there are many things in life worthy of our nostalgia and care. Sometimes, in addition to living for ourselves, we also live for the people around us, relatives, friends, who you care about or who care about you."  ¡­¡± The pessimistic mentality of the eldest princess is largely due to Liang Huaiji. A deformed love affair has been fermenting in her heart for too long and occupies a very important position.  Inadvertently, Lin Zhao¡¯s words were like a wake-up call. In addition to this relationship, there are many people and things in his life.  She suddenly remembered.  Because of his willfulness and persistence, he put so much pressure on his father.  My mother cried many days and nights, worried about herself.  But all this time, I have been immersed in sadness and depression, and I have never noticed it at all.  Now that I think about it, I am really a little too ignorant.  Does his father no longer have the chance to show filial piety, or his aunt and biological mother are still there.  They are already old, it is time for them to worry less and respect them!  But this body alas!  The eldest princess sighed softly for no reason!  Chai Min said: "Princess, there is no need to be sad. As long as you take care of yourself, your body can be restored to health!" "Really?" The eldest princess responded softly, as if it was just a word of comfort.  Didn't take it seriously.  Maybe she is still as lost as before, broken and broken?  Maybe she was too aware of her physical condition.  "Yes, but the princess must relax her mind first!" Chai Minyan said very solemnly, as a doctor has the heart of a parent, and she did not dare to be careless about it.  The eldest princess nodded lightly and said: "Okay. Thank you very much today, what do you call me? You should express your gratitude!" "It's just a little effort, princess, don't worry, I will leave first!" Everyone knows that the eldest princess  The thanks must be valuable, but Lin Zhao and others still said goodbye and left in the spirit of doing good deeds without leaving their name.  But the chamberlain seemed to be more cautious and immediately sent someone to follow him quietly!  Then he said: "Your Highness, let's go back, otherwise the Queen Mother should be really anxious." "Okay, let's go back!" In the evening breeze, the weak eldest princess was supported by the chamberlain and the palace maid, and slowly slowed down.  Walk on foot.  From time to time, I look back and see that the girl just now is really kind and beautiful.  As for that young man, the eldest princess always felt familiar, but where exactly she had seen him, she really couldn't remember for a while.  Maybe it¡¯s because I have been living in my own world all these years and forgot to pay attention to the people and things around me!  Hearing that the eldest princess of Chu State had returned safely, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao was relieved.  Because after Emperor Yingzong ascended the throne, he generously awarded titles and rewards to his daughter, but neglected Renzong's daughter, which aroused the dissatisfaction of the Empress Dowager Cao, and there was a quarrel between them because of this matter.  Gao Taotao learned his lesson and paid special attention to it from now on. He took the girl out to relax during today's trip, but he didn't want such a thing to happen due to the negligence of the chamberlain and maids.  Fortunately, it¡¯s okay, otherwise I wouldn¡¯t know how to explain it to the two ancestors after I go back!  Gao Taotao couldn't help but let out a sigh. Although she was the empress dowager, she had a special relationship with an old lady above her head. She had a lot of constraints, and she had a lot of troubles in her daily life.  In addition to being filial to my mother-in-law, I also have to take good care of my sister. Now the marriage of a pair of children is in front of me. How long will it take to get over it?  ??Then the royal family members returned to the city under the protection of the imperial army, and the eldest princess of Chu State??Sent to Qingshou Palace.  Now she and her mother, the former imperial concubine Zhaojie, live here together. They can be regarded as accompanying the Empress Dowager Cao, and they are not so lonely.  When the two ancestors heard that the woman fainted in Jinmingchi, they were very nervous. Even at night, they kept waiting with lights on.  After seeing her daughter come back safely, Miao said, "Don't wander around again, I'll scare you to death!" The eldest princess suddenly thought of Lin Zhao's words, her heart moved, and she couldn't help but feel a little apologetic.  .  He is already in his thirties and it is really unfilial to make his mother worry.  Thinking about past experiences, this apology becomes even stronger.  Mrs. Cao also said: "Fukang, it's better to stay in the palace and take good care of yourself. If you're tired today, just go back and rest!" "Yes!" After the eldest princess left, Mrs. Cao couldn't help but sigh.  : "It seems that Fukang's condition has become serious again" As soon as he said this, his biological mother Miao couldn't help but burst into tears. Her daughter's condition was really worrying.  She only has one daughter, whom she regards as a treasure. If something happens to her, how should she bear it?  Miao said: "Is there nothing the imperial doctor can do?" "The imperial doctor is trying his best, but the effect may not be obviousespecially Fukang's own state of mind" Cao was also helpless, and at the same time his eyes were filled with tears.  Worried.  She has no heir, and Princess Fukang has already regarded her as the apple of her eye. How could she be willing to see her suffer?  The imperial doctor was doing his best, but Miao immediately lost her confidence after saying this. Will her daughter, the only one she is proud of, leave her like this?  Thinking of this, the two old people felt particularly sad, as if they saw a brilliant spring flower gradually withering, withering, and eventually disappearing in the rustling autumn wind.  At this time, the chamberlain around them came into play and said: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, the princess's condition may not be incurable, and there are still ways" "Oh?" The two old people suddenly became excited and said with some joy.  Staring at the chamberlain, he asked: "You think there is a way?" The chamberlain replied: "Today at the Jinming Pond, after the princess fainted, a girl took action and revived the princess in an instant. Her medical skills and techniques were as good as those of an imperial doctor.  "Brilliant!" "Oh? Really?" The two ancestors also knew something about the situation, and they were a little excited when they heard it.  The chamberlain said excitedly: "More than that, the most important thing is that the girl said that the princess's condition can be cured." "Who is the woman's identity? Have you verified it? Don't dare to be a liar!" Ms. Cao asked hurriedly.  The chamberlain couldn¡¯t help but murmured, is it possible that there are still people who dare to go to the palace to deceive?  Still calm, he immediately replied: "Those people were leaving without leaving their names after rescuing the princess. Thanks to my care, I have found out their identities!" "Who are they?" Cao asked hurriedly.  , as long as she knows the identity of the other party, there is no one she can't invite!  The chamberlain replied: "It's Chai Minyan, the niece of Chongyi Gong, and there is also a young man who seems to be Lin Zhao, a man from Qiantang County!" Chai Minyan?  Lin Zhao?  Miao may not be familiar with it, but the Empress Dowager Cao knows them all.  Chai Minyan is not only the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, but he also appeared on her birthday and seemed to appreciate him.  As for Lin Zhao, wasn't he the young official who killed Yuhang County Prince Zhao Zongyong and his son?  This is really a coincidence!  But no matter what happens, as long as the princess is saved and the princess's disease can be cured, the ancestors will be happy to see it happen.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 207: Bon voyage

    The condition of the eldest princess of Chu State has become very serious and has reached a critical point. The Empress Dowager Cao and Zhaojie Dowager Miao are both very worried.  But the imperial doctors in the palace seemed to be helpless. On the one hand, they were not good at medical skills.  The more important reason is that the princess is depressed and at the same time rejects the royal doctor in the palace, so the medical treatment cannot be effective at all, which has always worried the two ancestors.  But now, a person with more skillful medical skills has appeared, and she is also a woman, who is not only convenient for daily treatment.  Moreover, as they are both women, they can communicate with each other, which may help the princess to relax, or at least give her a companion.  The most important thing is that the two ancestors learned from the chamberlain that their daughters did not reject Chai Minyan, and they admired him very much and were grateful.  Furthermore, the Chai girls seemed confident that they could cure the princess's disease, which gave them hope.  Seeing their daughter getting thinner and sinking day by day, and being tortured by the disease, the two ancestors were really worried!  Mrs. Cao did not dare to delay, so she immediately sent someone to investigate and learned that Chai Minyan had indeed learned medical skills from a famous doctor in Luoyang.  In addition, the Chai family comes from a pure and noble family, and Chai Minyan is famous for her beautiful appearance, gentleness and virtuousness, so she can use it with confidence.  "Finally there is a turning point, just relax!" Mrs. Cao comforted her good sisters softly. Now they can be regarded as dependent on each other, accompanying each other, and have a true sisterly love.  Miao said: "Xin'er died long ago, and only Fukang is left. If there is another one, I really don't know" Renzong's second son, Zhao Xin, was also born to Miao. Unfortunately, he died prematurely, so he passed away.  All love is transferred to the daughter.  I cherish my daughter very much!  Sometimes she feels that God is unfair to her daughter.  Her marriage was already unhappy.  Why is her body still in such torture?  Mrs. Cao sighed softly and sympathized with Mrs. Miao, but she could never empathize with her.  After all, she had nothing to do, so she couldn't understand the pain of loss!  The only thing that hurt her was the child. She originally had high hopes, but in the end Even though many years have passed, Ms. Cao still couldn't help but feel heartbroken every time she thought about it!  My younger brother Cao Yi has mentioned it several times.  For the sake of the overall situation, she said she didn't care, but she really missed her in her heart!  "Don't worry, the girls of the Chai family may be able to find a way!" Ms. Cao was full of hope. God would not be so cruel and would not take away the only thing they had left!  So a decree was sent to Chai Mansion by the Wuzhang River, and Chai Minyan was ordered to visit Qingshou Palace.  After hearing the news suddenly, everyone in the Chai family was quite worried, not knowing whether it was a blessing or a curse.  Chai Xiao and Chai Yong were both surprised. How could their (nephew) daughter attract the attention of the Empress Dowager?  They guessed that their daughter would be as beautiful as a flower.  He is very famous and is just at the age of getting married.  It will inevitably make people more suspicious and worried.  Fortunately, Chai Ruona explained in time that it was because her sister saved the eldest princess of Chu State, and the Empress Dowager must be the one who wanted to express her gratitude.  The Chai family felt a little more relieved. Chai Minyan didn't take it to heart at first, but she didn't want the Queen Mother to make it so grand, so she felt a little embarrassed.  Early the next morning, Chai Minyan came to Qingshou Palace to pay his respects!  No matter what, being summoned by the Empress Dowager is a great honor and must be cherished!  "My maiden pays homage to the Empress Dowager!" Chai Minyan was born in a noble family and was naturally familiar with the etiquette of the court nobles. She behaved dignifiedly and appropriately when meeting her two ancestors.  The Empress Dowager looked at the outstandingly charming woman in front of her and nodded gently. She was so beautiful that she deserved the title of the most beautiful woman in Bianjing.  "No gift!" "Thank you, the Queen Mother!" "Thank you for saving my son in Jinmingchi the day before yesterday. Thank you very much!" Chai Minyan immediately understood that the old lady next to the Queen Mother was Zhao, the biological mother of the eldest princess of Chu State.  The noble concubine Miao.  "The Crown Princess made a strong statement, these are all things that should be done." Chai Minyan bowed to indicate that she did not dare to take credit.  "Very good, a very kind-hearted child!" The Empress Dowager Cao asked again: "I heard that you have good medical skills?" Chai Minyan smiled softly and said shyly: "I just studied with my family teacher for a few days and know some medical principles.  It¡¯s just medicine!¡± ¡°A humble person would say that!¡± Miao smiled softly, becoming more confident.  "The Crown Princess is so complimentary!" Chai Minyan behaved very modestly and cautiously in front of these two ancestors.  Ms. Cao asked: "In your opinion, how is the princess's condition?" "This" "It's okay, just tell the truth!" Ms. Cao sighed softly, already mentally prepared.  Chai Minyan said: "Princess's five internal depressions?, My body is weak. If it is not treated in time, I'm afraidI'm afraid it won't take longto the point where it's all gone!  "    "ah?  "Although she was mentally prepared, Miao couldn't help but tremble in her heart. "Can it be cured?  " Cao's expression suddenly became much more solemn. Like Miao, her eyes were full of expectation. Chai Minyan said: "If we can ease the princess's mood and cooperate with the medicine and stone, there is still a slight chance.  " Hearing this answer, the two ancestors felt relieved and asked: "Are you willing to treat the princess?  "    "I?  Thanks to the Empress Dowager for your love, it¡¯s just that this little girl¡¯s medical skills are shallow, so I¡¯m afraid¡± Chai Minyan was a little surprised by this. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be modest. You must know how good your medical skills are.  Ms. Cao said: "You don't have to worry about anything else. We know the princess's condition well. Even ifeven if there is something, we won't blame you."  " Treating important members of the royal family is risky. There are many examples in history of imperial doctors who failed to save people and were buried with them because of their anger. The identity of the Chai family is sensitive and special, so Chai Minyan had to be cautious until the Queen Mother made such a guarantee  After that, she was relieved. She was a kind-hearted woman and could not do anything without saving her. Besides, she really sympathized with the princess's situation. "My daughter is willing to try her best!"  "Chai Minyan finally agreed, but it was still very stressful to be absolutely sure, so she could only do her best. "The Empress Dowager Cao nodded lightly: "Okay."  During this time you will be living in the palace.  Concentrate on treating the princess!  "    "yes.  But" Chai Minyan said softly: "But I have a request. Can you go home first and then enter the palace?  "    "how?  Are you afraid that your family will be worried?  "Miao said: "It's okay, I will send someone to say hello, and I can also bring your parents and family to the palace to meet" She was worried about her daughter's condition, so she was a little selfish in her thoughts. "No  It's something else" Chai Minyan hesitated, with a faint blush on his face. He didn't know how to explain it. "Oh?  " Mrs. Cao is someone who has been here before. She is also good at observation. Seeing Chai Minyan's expression and thinking about her age, she vaguely guessed something in her mind. She said, "Well, you can go out of the palace, but don't delay too much.  Jiu, you also know the princess¡¯s condition!  " "Thank you, Queen Mother, for saving me the words!  " Mrs. Cao saw the joy on the corner of Chai Minyan's mouth, which further confirmed her idea. "That's right.  Is that Lin Zhao your friend?  "The Empress Dowager asked casually! Chai Minyan asked this unexpectedly, and her face felt slightly unnatural for a moment. She said softly: "I have some friendship with my brother" Is that just this? The Empress Dowager heard about Jinming Pond  What happened, especially Lin Zhao's elegant poem "Magpie Bridge Fairy", came to mind at the same time. "It's a pity. I wanted to express my gratitude in person, but I didn't want the emperor to let him go on the mission, so I had to wait.  Let¡¯s talk about it when we get back!  " Mrs. Cao sighed softly, her eyes fell on Chai Minyan, and she seemed to have guessed what this little beauty was anxious to leave the palace for. " Help me to thank him on your behalf, and wish him good luck on his mission!  "Old Mrs. Cao said this with a smile. "Okay, ah" Chai Minyan responded before suddenly reacting. Unfortunately, it was too late. A lot of information was inadvertently exposed, and her pretty face suddenly turned red  On the contrary, the two ancestors smiled at each other and were very happy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Chai Minyan stayed in the palace?  " Zhao Hao was slightly surprised when he heard the news! "Yes, I heard that the daughter of the Chai family was asked to treat the eldest princess of Chu!  "A confidant said: "A few days ago, the eldest princess fainted in Jinmingchi, and it was Chai Minyan who saved her!  " Zhao Hao thought to himself, if he was treating his aunt, it would mean that Chai Minyan would have to live in the palace forever. Wouldn't it mean that he would have many more opportunities? Furthermore, this could be regarded as fate. When his aunt fainted, it happened to be saved by her.  Well, is it God's will? Zhao Hao is thinking that in the future, he should go to the Qingshou Palace to pay his respects to the Emperor's grandmother! When the time is right, the Emperor's grandmother and his aunt start to like Chai Minyan, and some things will be brought up.  Everything will work out, hehe! "I heard that Lin Zhao was the one who rescued Princess Dachang at the Jinming Pond that night!  " "Lin Zhao?  "As soon as this name was mentioned, Zhao Hao gritted his teeth with hatred! "I heard that the officials asked him to go as an envoy to Tibet!  "Hmph, let him be arrogant. We'll talk about it when he comes back!"  "Zhao Hao's expression was extremely ferocious, and the hatred in his eyes lingered for a long time!&nbsp; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the ninth day of the seventh lunar month, Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict and Lin Zhao was transferred  Doctor of the Ministry of Rites.  Lin Zhao has become the fastest-promoted young official in the Song Dynasty and has become the focus of attention.  Many people have noticed that Lin Zhao has emerged from the turmoil of Qingmiaofa and is still radiant and glorious.  Subsequently, the emperor announced that Lin Zhao would lead the envoy to Hehuang and Tubo.  When the news came out, there were different opinions. Some people said that Lin Zhao was recalled because the officials could find something useful.  But more people feel that being entrusted with such an important task is entirely due to the rhythm of reuse.  Because it has already entered autumn, the weather in the Hehuang area has begun to turn cooler. If we do not set out in time, when winter comes, the northwest will be extremely cold, the roads will be difficult to travel, and there will be many inconveniences.  So once it¡¯s decided, the itinerary will be relatively compact and a little rushed.  Fortunately, the mission had already prepared for departure, and all the applications had been arranged. However, the time to say goodbye to relatives and friends was a little hasty.  Lin Zhao stayed in Bianjing for less than a month and had to leave in a hurry. The atmosphere in Jiangnan Ju was inevitably a little gloomy.  Especially Mu Sihong, since she married Lin Zhao, they have never been apart for a long time.  But this time, I'm afraid there will be a lot of separation The sadness of parting finally comes one day.  Mu Sihong knew that as her husband's career continued to advance, there would be more and more business assignments abroad. This was just the beginning, and there would be many more painful farewells in the future.  At certain times, Mu Sihong was finally able to understand the feelings of those resentful women who missed their king.  Mu Sihong understood these principles, but she still couldn't help but burst into tears and said with sobs: "Here are some cotton coats, all prepared for my husband. I heard that the weather in the northwest is cold, so my husband will definitely use them." "  Well, there is also this, fur kneepads, which can keep my husband warm when riding a horse" Mu Sihong was busy going back and forth, for fear of forgetting something, and dutifully wanted to prepare everything properly.  Seeing this, Lin Zhao said: "Okay, that's enough. It's only a few months. Don't worry, just wait here for me to come back." "Yes!" Mu Sihong responded and saw her husband.  Seeing those eyes full of care and tenderness, the sadness of separation in my heart could no longer be suppressed, and tears suddenly burst out of my eyes.  Lin Zhao took his concubine into his arms, hugged him tightly, and comforted him: "It's okay, don't worry, just wait for me to come back." "Yeah!" Mu Sihong choked with sobs: "Lin Lang is leaving.  "Be careful and take good care of me. I belong to you, and I am waiting for you in Bianjing." "Don't worry, nothing will happen." Lin Zhao felt that it was just a mission to Qingtang City.  Hehuang Tubo is considered a subsidiary of the Song Dynasty anyway, and has a good relationship with the Song Dynasty, so the danger level should not be high.  "Yeah!" Mu Sihong's eyes were red and she gently wiped the tears from her cheeks.  At this time, someone came to report, the Chai Ruonei brother and sister came.  "Brother Ruona, Miss Minyan, why are you here!" Lin Zhao hurriedly went out to say hello. As they became more and more familiar with each other, they also took advantage of each other and called Chai Minyan by his first name.  Chai Ruona smiled and said, "I heard that you were going to Tibet as an envoy, so I came here to see you off." Mu Sihong had wiped the tears from her eyes and walked out. She happened to hear it and couldn't help but feel moved in her heart.  Her daughter's intuition told her that Miss Chai was definitely interested in her husband.  Chai Minyan was slightly shy and said, "I was entrusted by the Empress Dowager. Firstly, I wanted to say thank you, and secondly, I wish Mr. Lin a successful mission!" Mrs. Cao's words gave her a perfect excuse.  , otherwise why would it appear here?  It¡¯s really embarrassing!  "The Empress Dowager?" "Because we rescued the eldest princess in Jinmingchi the day before yesterday, the Empress Dowager called me into the palace to treat the princess!" Chai Minyan explained: "Originally, the Empress Dowager also wanted to summon you, but you didn't  I am on a mission, so let me convey it to you!" Even if Mrs. Cao conveys her gratitude, why does she have to let Chai Minyan convey it to her?  Lin Zhao had an idea and took the opportunity to ask: "Is this just what the Empress Dowager meant? Or do you have your blessing, girl?" Chai Minyan smiled sweetly and said: "Minyan also hopes that the young master will have a smooth journey and success!" (To be continued  )

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 208: Comfortable Home

    On the tenth day of the seventh lunar month, the mission left Bianjing through Wansheng Gate and embarked on its way west to send envoys to Tibet!  This envoy was headed by Lin Zhao, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, and accompanied by dozens of people. Emperor Zhao Xu specially sent 500 soldiers of the Forbidden Army as an escort.  As for the name of the mission, it was to congratulate Mrs. Qiao, the mother of Tubo Zanpu Dong Fei, on her birthday!  On the day of departure, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong had to bid farewell to each other!  However, it was hard to disobey the emperor's order and shouldering a heavy responsibility, Mu Sihong had no choice but to watch her husband Lin Zhaoyuan go!  Lin Zhao rode on the little white dragon, held his head high and took the lead in leaving Bianjing City!  In Hangzhou before, Xiao Bailong had no place to use it. When he returned by boat, Lin Zhao specially ordered someone to ride it to Bianjing. This trip to the northwest will definitely come in handy. ""  After leaving Bianjing, go west along the river, pass by Xijing and Luoyang, then enter Guanzhong, pass through Chang'an, cross Longyou, and enter Hehuang.  In ancient times, the distance was already quite far, and the roads were difficult to navigate. The difficulty of this mission was also reflected in these aspects.  But things were fine in the beginning. They were all within the Song Dynasty, and it was a wealthy place like Heluo in Guanzhong, so life was relatively easy.  When I arrived outside Luoyang City that day, it was getting late. Su An came to ask for instructions: "Mr. Lin, how about we go into the city to rest tonight?" He was sent as an envoy to Tibet, accompanied by 500 soldiers, and the leader was none other than Su An!  Lin Zhao did not comment on this. The emperor must send someone to follow him. This is definitely inevitable. It is not bad to have someone. It is best to have someone who is relatively familiar with him.  Su An and Lin Zhao have a tacit understanding and have cooperated many times before.  Moreover, he had been on a mission to the Liao Kingdom before, so he was relatively experienced.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Okay, let's inform the local magistrate of Luoyang. Let's go to the city to rest. There will be many hard days ahead. Now it's okay to relax for a few days!" After making arrangements, Lin Zhao remembered that the magistrate of Luoyang was  Sima Guang stayed behind in Xijing and couldn't help but feel worried.  I don¡¯t know what Bachelor Sima¡¯s attitude will be. Just don¡¯t have any ideas because of your own position.  Lin Zhao was even thinking that maybe entering the city was a wrong decision, and he should have decided to camp outside the city.  If it comes in exchange for rejection or humiliation, it's really not worth it.  What Lin Zhao didn¡¯t expect was that Sima Guang was surprisingly cooperative.  Someone was sent to welcome the envoy into the city, and he also ordered people to arrange a rest in the building for the accompanying officials and soldiers early.  Could it be that Sima Guang regarded him as one of his own when he discussed the Qingmiao Law last time?  This is the only reasonable explanation that Lin Zhao can think of!  Luoyang seemed to be a surprising city. Lin Zhao originally wanted to take advantage of this rare evening to take a good look at Luoyang City in the Song Dynasty.  It is a good choice to see the rippling Luo River, the legendary Tianjin Dawn Moon, or go to the White Horse Temple to offer incense.  But when there was no movement, Luoyang officials had already begun to prepare enthusiastically, and Lin Zhao received an invitation.  As for the signature of the signature, it is Sima Guang!  Sima Guang held a banquet in a house near Tianjin Bridge and invited some literati.  Lin Zhao was also one of the invited guests.  Lin Zhao was a little surprised that Sima Guang invited him to the banquet.  This is absolutely amazing.  Because he was close to Wang Anshi before and had little contact with Sima Guang, it is estimated that Bachelor Sima did not take him seriously at all.  Such people cannot reach high places, so they know very little about Sima Guang, and a large part of them even stop at the story of Sima Guang smashing a vat!  However, Lin Zhao also knew in his heart that this was the author of the chronicle-style general history "Zi Zhi Tong Jian".  This official was also an influential official in the political arena of the Song Dynasty. He fiercely opposed Wang Anshi's new law and was a symbol of conservatives.  Later, he ascended to the throne of prime minister and abolished all new laws. He was also a strongman.  Although he is currently staying in Xijing in Luoyang and is temporarily away from Bianjing, the political center, it does not mean that he has left the political arena of the Song Dynasty.  Sima Guang was one of the top figures in the Song Dynasty and had great influence. Why did he invite me?  Lin Zhao was full of curiosity, but since Sima Guang invited him, how could he not go?  Therefore, Lin Zhao still appeared in the garden of Tianjin Qiaotou as scheduled.  After arriving, Lin Zhao knew that this was Shao Yong¡¯s mansion!  When Wang Gongchen, the envoy of Xuanhui North Academy, stayed in Xijing, he built 30 houses on the former residence of An Shenqi, the fifth-generation military envoy of the fifth generation, west of Tiangong Temple in Luoyang and south of Tianjin Bridge.  Because Tianjin Qiaotou is a prosperous place with excellent scenery, the basic foundation of the house is there, and it is carefully built. Although it is not elaborately decorated, it is not very luxurious.  But it is fresh, elegant, and unique, and it has a unique scene.  This house was then given to Master Shao Yong, who called it a comfortable home!  As for Shao Yong, although Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t know that clearly, whether it¡¯s his past life or this life,I have heard about it, and it can be regarded as thunderous.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that the banquet would be held in Master Shao Yong¡¯s residence, so Master Shao, as the host, would definitely appear.  It's not bad to be lucky enough to meet such a legendary figure. If you have the chance, you can ask Shao Yong to divine the future to see what the future holds!  Lin Zhao just had this thought. On this trip to the west, he originally planned to stay in Luoyang for only one night, so the banquet could only be a stopgap.  Arriving at the door of "Comfortable House", the servants of the Shao Mansion had already greeted him. Seeing Lin Zhao's arrival, they stepped forward and asked, "But Dr. Lin from the Ministry of Rites?" "Do you know me?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised, he had never  Having been to Luoyang, how could this servant know me?  The servant smiled and said: "The master of the house has given orders. If you see a young man with a weak crown, majestic and handsome, and extraordinary weapons, he must be Mr. Lin!"  Behavior, or Master Shao Yong¡¯s miraculous calculation?  After entering the mansion, Lin Zhao discovered that such an assertion was indeed reasonable.  Because most of the people coming to the banquet tonight are middle-aged and elderly people.  Needless to say, Sima Guang was left behind in Xijing. There was also a writer named Zuolang and a scholar from Chongwen Academy.  Zhang Zai is already in his fifties, and he was also a Jinshi in the second year of Renzong Jiayou's Dragon and Tiger Ranking. It would be a big mistake to just think of him as an unsuccessful official who manages cultural classics.  Because he was a famous philosopher in the Northern Song Dynasty and one of the founders of Neo-Confucianism, he was known as "Zhang Zi".  Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism is so famous in history, but in fact its representatives, Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi, got their initial ideas from their cousin Zhang Zai.  Zhang Zai is the founder of Guanxue and is honored as a sage. He is enshrined in the 38th place in the west veranda of Confucius Temple.  Its temple, together with Zhou Dunyi, Shao Yong, Cheng Yi Temple and Cheng Hao Temple, is collectively known as the "Five Sons of the Northern Song Dynasty" temple.  In ancient times when etiquette culture and Confucianism were valued, although such figures' political achievements were not so significant, their status in academia was quite high.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUT The Song Dynasty was an era when literary peaks were at their peak, and they must have had a great influence on politics.  Shao Yong is famous for his Yi studies, but in fact his philosophical views are even more lofty.  Birds of a feather flock together, so naturally we have many contacts with great philosophers like Zhang Zai.  So it¡¯s not surprising at all to meet Zhang Zai in Shao Yong¡¯s garden!  Also coming with them were two brothers, Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi. Their positions at this time were professors at the Imperial College in Xijing.  My cousin and teacher Zhang Zai is here, can they still be far away?  Comparatively speaking, they are still relatively young. Although they have begun to have unique insights, they are still much immature compared to their cousin Zhang Zai and the world-famous Master Shao Yong.  But in Luoyang, they are all considered celebrities!  Of course, there are other accompanying people whose origins and reputations are not so famous.  Lin Zhao was somewhat "flattered" when a group of celebrities invited him to a dinner party.  However, the anticipation for this dinner was not that strong, especially since Zhang Zai and Er Cheng were here. Maybe they would talk about Neo-Confucianism or philosophy, which are head-turning things.  Furthermore, Lin Zhao did not like Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism very much, and even slightly rejected it, especially Zhu Xi's phrase "Preserve the principles of nature and destroy human desires."  Although he can be regarded as a saint of his generation, some of his ideas or theories have an immeasurable impact on future generations.  The imprisonment of people's thoughts is self-evident, and even in the later Ming and Qing Dynasties, advanced civilization gradually began to fall behind, which is also related to this.  At the very least, it has had a very unfair impact on women's status and many aspects of life.  Although Zhu Xi was a figure many years later, Neo-Confucian thought started from Er Cheng, so Lin Zhao vaguely felt that it was not that good for some reason!  So since Lin Zhao entered Shao Yong's mansion, he always felt a little out of place, so he avoided the talking crowd and enjoyed the scenery in the garden.  It has to be said that Wang Gongchen still spent some effort to build this mansion.  The pavilions, pavilions and pavilions are scattered in an orderly manner, and the architecture is quite unique. It is simple yet fresh, and the ingenious design can be seen everywhere.  The trees and flowers are not very expensive, but they are decorated just right, beautiful yet solemn, and also reveal a bit of elegance.  It matches the identity of the owner Shao Yong very well!  Standing on a high place, you can still see the rippling Luoshui River in the distance. It can really be said to be a good garden with infinite scenery and beautiful scenery.  No wonder Shao Yong named this place "Comfortable Home". Living here is really quiet and peaceful, and it's a lot of fun!  While Lin Zhao was observing the scenery, three older but extraordinary old men came over from a distance.  Lin Zhao turned around and saw that one of them was Sima Guang, who was left behind in Xijing.Although they don't have much friendship with each other, they still know each other.  As for the other two, they must be Master Zhang Zai and Shao Yong.  When Lin Zhao saw them, the three elders also happened to be sizing up Lin Zhao!  (To be continued¡­

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 209: Like a Fish in Water

    As soon as Master Shao Yong came out, he looked Lin Zhao up and down!  He was the only young talent in the huge garden, so it was easy to confirm Lin Zhao's identity.  After just one glance, Shao Yong's heart suddenly moved! ?????? Handsome appearance, heroic eyes, and there is something extraordinarily clear and deep in the eyes, majestic and majestic, is the first adjective that comes to mind!  Even though he was just walking casually in the garden, his steps were so firm and slightly powerful, and he exuded a strong sense of self-confidence.  This made Shao Yong's eyes light up. It was rare to see young people with such momentum. No wonder Wang Anshi and Sima Guang both praised him. It turned out that there was something extraordinary about him.  ¡°When I first saw this, it was just an ordinary person¡¯s perspective. Master Shao Yong made up his mind to get closer and take a closer look.  Lin Zhao is also a knowledgeable person. When he saw the three people approaching, he stepped forward and bowed slightly: "I have met the three elders!" He is humble and polite, which makes people feel good. The first impression is immediately improved.  A lot.  Sima Guang smiled and said: "Dongyang, I heard that you were on an envoy to Tibet and passed through Luoyang, so please forgive me for inviting you!" Shao Yong and Zhang Zai suddenly looked at each other. Sima Guang has always been famous for being serious.  He is a serious man, and it is really rare that he can talk to Lin Zhao with a smile in front of his face today.  Lin Zhao said humbly: "Lord Sima, you are serious. Your invitation is my honor. Not to mention that this place is full of distinguished friends. I have benefited a lot from being able to coexist with you!" Although this was a bit contrary to his intentions.  But in front of these people.  You still have to say flattery.  Shao Yong also took advantage of this rare opportunity to observe Lin Zhao.  This time, the observation was more in-depth, and he had already used the physiognomy technique that he was good at.  Lin Zhao has a handsome appearance, but there are many young people with beautiful faces. However, Shao Yong noticed the difference at a glance. After a closer look, he discovered two shocking things.  First of all, Lin Zhao seems to be born with a noble image, and he was born in a special wealthy family.  But it seems that he was suppressed for some reason, and his natural wealth and destiny were destroyed.  It's a pity.  Another one is Lin Zhao¡¯s innate number. If we judge based on his appearance, his age or his lifespan does not seem to be very long, and he seems to have a tendency to die young.  But Lin Zhao is now standing in front of him in good health, with a very healthy body, long breath, and extraordinary momentum. This is a living example and proof that is unbelievable.  This is completely chaotic.  Shao Yong didn't know what was going on, and he couldn't explain it clearly.  But she was keenly aware of something unusual about Lin Zhao.  The number of days is closely related to destiny.  There is a slight deviation in the number of days here, and the destiny has also changed accordingly.  This variable seems to be a supplement to Lin Zhao's wealth and destiny. It not only repairs the damage suffered, but is also a good supplement and improvement.  Maybe the level of wealth was already very high before, but now it has undoubtedly reached a new level.  But what level of wealth and what the situation is like, Shao Yong can't see clearly at all. He can only see the shining light of a dazzling star, which will even illuminate the earth in the future.  .  "How could this happen?" Shao Yong was full of surprise, and at the same time he was puzzled. Why did his own skills, which he had tried so well with others, suddenly become less effective when applied to Lin Zhao?  How unusual does this kid have to be?  Why?  This is something that Shao Yong himself is curious about and even a little confused about.  No matter what, Shao Yong sighed secretly in his heart, some things still have to be admitted.  No matter what, it is impossible for him, Shao Yong, to be omnipotent. Although it is very abnormal, it is not surprising that he cannot see through it.  It can only be said that this Lin Zhao is really special. The more so, the more curious Shao Yong becomes!  Suddenly, Master Shao suddenly remembered that the purple air that rose from the southeast a month ago had vague signs of moving north, and the intensity of the purple air was getting stronger. If this is the case Shao Yong's eyes suddenly fell.  As for Lin Zhao, he had just returned from Hangzhou and passed through the Central Plains to the northwest. This movement trajectory seems to be very similar.  Moreover, Lin Zhao has been in the limelight recently. He has just emerged from the previous bleakness and has a bright future. This is also consistent with the rich purple energy.  In recent times, among the outstanding figures in the southeast, only Lin Zhao fits this characteristic.  Moreover, the powerful aura of wealth and nobility revealed in his face is extraordinary. When many coincidences come together, it is no longer a coincidence.  Before this, Shao Yong had suspicions.  Now when he saw Lin Zhao in person, Shao Yong's feeling became even stronger.  Could it be that it was really him?  Is he the one who attacks Ziwei?  &nbsp; No, he is the most favored confidant of the official family, he has a good family, and Guan Lin Zhao is also a kind-hearted person by nature. What's wrong?  Shao Yong immediately shook his head slightly. Maybe he had seen it wrong, or maybe he had overthought it, and it was just some unfounded things!  After looking for too long and thinking too much, Shao Yong couldn't help but have a headache. He laughed loudly and said: "Okay, Dongyang, let's look around now. I'll go and entertain the guests first!" Taking advantage of this gap, take a good rest and collect.  Take a look, and then take a look.  Shao Yong's curiosity has not diminished by half because of this, but wanting to know Lin Zhao's fate seems to take a lot of energy, which shows that this person is indeed extraordinary, so he still needs to be careful when handling it.  He is the owner of this cozy home, and it is necessary to greet guests.  However, when Shao Yong left, he also took Zhang Zai away, which undoubtedly gave Lin Zhao and Sima Guang an opportunity to communicate alone.  "Dongyang, do you know why I invited you here today?" By the garden, Sima Guang and Lin Zhao looked at the Luohe River reflected in the afterglow of the setting sun and asked softly.  "But because of the official's promotion of the Young Miao Law?" Lin Zhao said: "But don't get me wrong, Lord Sima, I don't have any other intentions" Lin Zhao didn't want Sima Guang to misunderstand him because of such a thing.  Returning to the old party, although the relationship with Wang Anshi is now worrying, he will not be a piece of cake.  Perhaps in his heart, Lin Zhao still favors the new method.  At least until now, I have always insisted that Wang Anshi's new law was originally a good thing, but there were problems in the implementation process by lower-level officials. The original intention was always good, and it could be improved and implemented.  !  Sima Guang understood Lin Zhao's mood very well, nodded lightly and said: "I understand Dongyang's intention, and you must not misunderstand it. If you think it is the rift between Wang Jiefu and you, or the Qingmiao Law that you are opposed to, I will  It is absolutely impossible to treat you differently! Although Wang Jiefu and I have different opinions, they are just differences in the philosophy of governing the country. If anyone wants to take advantage of it I will not touch it.  "Shasha." Although Sima Guang is stubborn and even somewhat conservative in his thinking, he is still quite upright and serious.  Especially in all kinds of major matters of right and wrong, he is more principled.  Lin Zhao nodded lightly. Now he somewhat understood that there was some truth in the saying that the new party had many scoundrels and the old party had many gentlemen.  With a man of upright principles like Sima Guang, a gentleman's integrity or quality will be greatly improved.  Looking back at the New Party, Wang Anshi is too stubborn, Lu Huiqing is a villain who is good at maneuvering, and a group of Wang Xianggong's students are even more unscrupulous.  On Sima Guang¡¯s side, although the old party members were stubborn and suffered a lot, sometimes it would be extremely uncomfortable to persist.  But their overall quality is very good, and their cultivation is much better.  Sima Guang said: "The reason why I pay attention to you is because you have a kind and kind heart. At least you have not sharpened your head and flattered others. You only want to get promoted and get rich. You are willing to tell the truth for the safety and life of the people.  "Being dedicated to the country and the people is the most valuable quality." "Is it just because of this?" Lin Zhao asked tentatively: "If what I say is different from what you advocate, will you still be angry?"  Can you be as rational as you are now? " "Haha" Sima Guang tried again and smiled lightly, saying nothing. It is easier said than done. This is a common problem for everyone.  Sima Guang is no exception, otherwise why would he be called Sima Niu?  It is not easy for anyone to follow advice.  Sima Guang then said: "People are always a little selfish and a little arrogant. You asked this question well!" Historically, Sima Guang was also a very stubborn person. He insisted on his own opinions and refused to change. It seemed that it was not easy to listen to others.  Views.  After the death of Song Shenzong, the young Song Zhezong ascended the throne, Gao Taotao assisted the government as the Empress Dowager, and the prime minister was Sima Guang.  And as soon as he came to power, no matter whether it was good or bad, he immediately stopped the implementation of all new laws. This can be seen in the situation.  What Lin Zhao said today unintentionally touched Sima Guang's deep thoughts, and it was also a subtle influence. I just don't know if it has any effect on Bachelor Sima Sima Guang said: "Dongyang, I don't want you to do it either.  No matter what you change or what you believe, you just need to keep your beliefs unchanged. As an official, you should be loyal to the emperor and the people, and do things that are beneficial to the Song Dynasty. "  With this kind of disguised encouragement, Sima Guang suddenly became very open-minded.  For Lin Zhao, the biggest gain is to gain recognition from representatives of the old party. If he does well in the future, he will be able to get along well between the old and new parties.  At this moment, Master Shao Yong came back and announced the start of the banquet.Invite Sima Guang and Lin Zhao to come and take a seat!  At the same time, his eyes would still fall on Lin Zhao from time to time, and then on the sky in the southeast that was already hidden in the darkness. His eyes were a bit complicated!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 210: Studying Things to Gain Knowledge

    After sitting down at the table, Lin Zhao met many Luoyang celebrities!  As the youngest among them, Lin Zhao naturally received the most attention.  Although he is young, his position is not high, and his knowledge seems to be average, there is no denying Lin Zhao's fame.  He solved the murder case of the Liao envoy, went to the Liao Kingdom as an envoy, and accidentally helped the Liao Kingdom resolve a rebellion. It is said that he was the savior of Empress Xiao, the prince, and the princess.  Whenever Liao envoys came to Bianjing, they would ask about Lin Zhao, which has become an interesting anecdote.  The performance in the Ayun case in Dengzhou reversed the trend of reform in the Song Dynasty to a certain extent, allowing the Xining Reform to overcome numerous obstacles and be successfully implemented.  What he did in Hangzhou was even more shocking. He put down a rebellion and marked another comma in the struggle between the eldest brother and the second brother since the founding of the Northern Song Dynasty.  Then he mercilessly deposed Yuhang County Prince Zhao Zongyong and his son!  The lofty status of the Puwang family in the Song Dynasty was impacted, which had a subtle impact on the clan and even the court.  Lin Zhao¡¯s destructive power is astonishing. Everywhere he goes, he always makes some people feel uneasy, even to the point of being frightened by the news. ????????????????? However, Lin Zhao is well known to these people in front of him, or perhaps cares about him because of his attitude and actions in Qingmiao Law some time ago.  First, he inadvertently helped Wang Anshi start the reform. Everyone thought that he would be Wang Anshi's staunch supporter and follower. Once upon a time, he was even compared to Lu Huiqing.  But the facts surprised everyone. When the Green Seed Law was actually implemented, Lin Zhao unexpectedly raised objections.  Although the way he opposed it was not very clever and the movement was not big.  But because of his special status.  and previous actions.  It is destined to cause an uproar and attract tons of attention.  Some people speculate that Lin Zhao changed his position because of the rift in his relationship with Wang Anshi and his son.  However, through past understanding and the brief conversation just now, Sima Guang could clearly feel that Lin Zhao made a choice from his heart.  You know, Bachelor Sima has been secretly paying attention to Lin Zhao for a long time, and he also has a unique eye for people.  Lin Zhao did not work for Wang Anshi just to get promoted. In fact, look carefully.  Lin Zhao actually did nothing for Wang Anshi in a real sense.  He always talks about things as they are, but people may misunderstand the impact of what is done!  Perhaps before this, Lin Zhao was indeed optimistic about Wang Anshi's reform and was willing to support it, but during the implementation process, he gained a new understanding.  This shows that Lin Zhao is constantly growing in this process. He is a young man with a pure heart. At least in the matter of the Qingmiao Law, he is more rational and fair, and he is somewhat loyal to the country and the people.  He has his own observations and judgments and will make corresponding choices accordingly.  Many people present felt that.  Lin Zhao's stance on reform will change to a conservative one in the future, and he may even become a member of the old party.  But Sima Guang didn't think so.  Especially Lin Zhao's words to him strengthened this idea.  During the Song Dynasty, with the continuous improvement of tables and chairs, although there were more and more shared meals, in mainstream banquet occasions, separate meals were still the mainstay.  Today¡¯s banquet in Shaoyong¡¯s cozy home is just like this. One person has one table, and some tableware and dishes are placed on the table.  Since it is a meal-sharing system, the arrangement of seats is naturally particular. Lin Zhao¡¯s seat is second only to Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao.  As for the other "famous officials" who came to accompany him, they naturally took a back seat.  Because most of the people present were academics, the things they talked about were naturally inseparable from poetry, etiquette, and Confucian classics.  These are not what Lin Zhao is good at. Hearing brothers Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao talk about principles, qi, heavenly principles, etc., Lin Zhao could only look back and sigh, and could hardly say a word.  Just listen to Cheng Yi's words: "Principles precede all things, and all things are just a natural principle." Everything is based on principles. "If there is reason, there will be spirit. Ethics, morals, disciplines, and laws are all determined by natural principles. If you follow them, it is in accordance with natural principles, otherwise it is contrary to natural principles.  " Cheng Hao added: "Human nature is good, and nature is the principle. Qi is different, so human nature has good and evil. Therefore, turbidity and evil are actually human desires that blind the original mind, which will damage the natural principles.  . Therefore, "No one's desires are the laws of nature." Lin Zhao felt a little stunned. This should be the original source of the principle of destroying human desires in Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism!  Although there was some truth to it, it felt more like a thousand-year poisoning, and Lin Zhao felt slightly uncomfortable.  Cheng Yi said: "These are some of my brother's latest ideas. They are slightly different from my cousin's way of talking about Qi. Please forgive me!" After all, their brothers once studied under their cousin Zhang Zai, and now they have different ideas from their master.  When he came to study his teachings, he was inevitably worried that he would be violating the principles of respecting his teacher Zhang Zai waved his hand.Said: "Uncle Zheng, you are worrying too much. There is a saying that youth is better than master. Seeing that you have so many ideas and are now concentrating on studying knowledge, it is too late for me to be happy. Moreover, your ideas are very good and insightful!"  Uncle is Cheng Yi's cousin. Hearing Zhang Zai say this, the two brothers felt a little relieved.  Over there, Shao Yong also said: "I haven't seen such a penetrating insight in a long time. Bochun and Uncle Zheng have great ideas. Keep talking!" Is it possible that these people's dinners are usually academic seminars?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little dizzy.  If that's all, why invite me?  Do you want me to study Confucian classics, or do you want me to be tortured?  Lin Zhao could only smile bitterly in return, and just listen well with the mentality of taking things as they come.  Brother Cheng, over there, received approval from the two masters Zhang Zai and Shao Yong. He was excited and continued to talk.  Just listen to Cheng Hao say: "When the natural laws are strong, people will want to destroy them, and when human desires are strong, the natural laws will be weakened For example, for women, Dong Zhongshu once mentioned in "Spring and Autumn Fanlu": Yang is noble and Yin is low Men are superior to women Therefore, women are widowed.  It is not advisable to remarry in the future, the husband is the wife's guide, and the woman should starve to death is a small matter, but lack of integrity is a big deal" "In short, the more you say, the more excessive you are. They are all about preserving the laws of nature and destroying human desires, and that men are superior to women.  Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t care about other things, let you say it, but when it comes to the status of women and the relationship between men and women.  For a modern and civilized man like Lin Zhao, he really couldn't stand listening to it.  Therefore, Lin Zhao's expression was slightly unnatural, and this scene happened to be seen by Shao Yong who was sitting in the seat.  They couldn't help but ask: "What different views does Dongyang have?" Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao's eyes also fell on Lin Zhao.  Said: "I wonder what Dongyang has to say about this?" "But it doesn't matter. We can have a discussion!" Lin Zhao was originally not interested in participating, but now he is riding a tiger and is in trouble. He seems to feel sorry for not saying a few words.  Immediately said: "I can't talk about opinions. It's just that Brother Bo Chun just talked about the superiority of men and the inferiority of women Although there is some truth in this, but" After all, in ancient times, especially in the patriarchal feudal society, men were the main labor force, and their social status was relatively  High is an indisputable fact.  What's more, this kind of thinking is deeply ingrained.  If we openly oppose it completely, the pressure will be extremely high.  Lin Zhao euphemistically said: "But women are not vassals. They also have their own status and value. They also have their own life and the right to pursue happiness. Fame and honor are important, but we cannot ignore women's happiness, their existence, and their  Right? There is a balance between yin and yang. This world cannot be separated from men, and it is also inseparable from women. The value and importance of their existence are equal to ours, so men and women should be equal! " Lin Zhao's words are somewhat true!  Shocking.  Everyone present was stunned.  Gender equality?  Are you kidding me?  Since the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, it seems to be a matter of course that men are superior to women, and no one has doubted it for many years.  Even in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, when Hu Feng was more severe and more open, women's status seemed to be higher, but after all, it was still limited and still far inferior to men.  Otherwise, Wu Zetian as a woman as an emperor will not attract such a serious criticism with Jili¨¨. This is a fixed thinking formed for thousands of years.  So when Lin Zhao said these words, on the one hand, it felt a bit shocking, and on the other hand, it felt like a joke!  Everyone looked at Lin Zhao in surprise, their eyes full of puzzlement and surprise. Lin Zhao¡¯s thoughts were really strange!  "Dongyang, this has been like this since ancient times!" Cheng Hao said: "Women should pay attention to chastity and understand etiquette, justice and shame. Between husband and wife" "Maybe it has been like this since ancient times. Even if men are the masters of this world, they cannot treat women as their own.  I act like a vassal and ignore their feelings" Lin Zhao knew that equality between men and women, which would be a simple principle in later generations, is difficult for people to accept now.  But he still wants to express it, maybe it will have some effect, and it can be regarded as doing something for all the women in the millennium!  "Is this really strange? How can a woman be compared with a man? A man has three wives and four concubines, which is why he has a high status. I heard that you, Lin Dongyang, also have a concubine, where is your equality with her?" The guest at the bottom of the seat asked abruptly.  Such a sentence.  "At least I will marry her because I really like her, and once I get in, I will treat her sincerely and have affection for each other, and I will not just treat her as a concubine or a woman. This is what I can do  Give her equality!" Lin Zhaodao: "There must be respect for ethics and dignity, and it cannot be neglected. I just want to say that our requirements must not be too harsh. There is a saying that overcorrecting is too much.  But isn¡¯t that the case?¡± Someone thought for a moment, seemingly inspired by Lin Zhaozhi¡¯s words.Although there were some people who were not moved at all, they shook their heads repeatedly.  Some people even despise Lin Zhao. Confucius once said that it is difficult to raise a woman and a villain!  It's perfectly normal for them to react this way.  Sima Guang obviously misunderstood. He felt that Lin Zhao was not fighting for anything for the woman. The core idea expressed in his words was in the last sentence.  It¡¯s too much and too little, it¡¯s an overkill!  There is no absolute right or wrong in the world, and nothing is absolutely useless, such as Wang Anshi's reform strategy Cheng Hao said: "But if this is the case, wouldn't it mean that the outline is very serious" The outline is a very serious issue in ancient history, Lin Zhaoye  Not daring to be careless, he said: "The rules of etiquette cannot be relaxed. This is why there is no rule without rules. But everything must be done in moderation and in moderation. People, both men and women, must abide by the laws of the court, be etiquette, justice, benevolence and filial piety, respect the elderly and love the young.  However, there is no need to adhere to natural principles and destroy human desires, right? "It's not a fundamental difference, it's just a matter of degree!  However, this shows that Lin Zhao does not agree with brother Cheng Hao's statement about reason.  "Brother Dongyang, what do you think about theory?" Cheng Hao was slightly frustrated. After all, his theory was not recognized by others.  Lin Zhao originally didn¡¯t want to get entangled in these issues, but at this time he was riding a tiger.  He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Of course reason is important. But I think that for an individual, the heart is the most important." Shao Yong suddenly smiled in his heart, tonight's banquet was really extraordinary.  Regarding knowledge, there are already theories of "qi" and "reason", but now Lin Zhao has introduced the concept of "heart".  It¡¯s really interesting, it feels like a hundred schools of thought contending and a hundred flowers blooming.  Even Sima Guang was interested. It was expected that brothers Zhang Zai and Er Cheng had wonderful insights, but Lin Zhao was completely unexpected.  They are all curious.  What does Lin Zhao mean by "heart"?  Lin Zhao was forced to participate in such a profound topic in a hurry.  The matter has reached this point, and it is no longer possible to avoid it.  While speaking bravely, Lin Zhao found that this seemed to be an opportunity.  Although Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism has had some adverse effects on later generations to a certain extent, they were all put forward by famous writers of a generation and their influence on later generations is immeasurable.  It can't be changed easily, but now Lin Zhao has a chance to change from the root.  Maybe he "pretended" to be an academic expert, put forward some ideas, and then influenced Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao.  As well as people like Zhang Zai and Shao Yong.  Lin Zhao never thought about writing books and becoming a great Confucian.  But you can definitely use other people¡¯s words to promote this concept.  Of course, the premise is that this theory must be sufficiently charming and persuasive, exciting, and even convincing. Then only the Luwang Xinxue will be comparable to Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism in later generations.  Lin Zhao only knew a little about these things, so he could only say something.  I believe that even if what I say is very simple and awkward, or even has some loopholes, it will be a certain inspiration to these academic experts.  What's more, in fact, the study of mind originally started from Cheng Hao, but was further deepened by Lu Jiuyuan and gradually developed.  Lin Zhaokan spoke eloquently: "The so-called heart is the original heart, and it is also the human spirit. As Bo Chun and Zheng Shuxiong said, we must use heaven's principles to override selfish desires. But in fact, it is more of the choice of the original heart, and the original heart has  Good conscience also has evil desires. What people need is the choice of conscience. How can we maintain good conscience? The only way is to learn through practice, and to practice self-reflection and self-improvement.  To the unity of knowledge and action. In the continuous investigation of things, we can find ways to solve problems and achieve conscience. Do we need to care about human desires? " After saying this, there was a silence in the hall.  It is said that you can hear a needle drop.  Everyone was shocked by Lin Zhao's words. The seemingly simple words seemed to convey a very profound truth.  What Lin Zhao said seems to be the same as the Ercheng brothers' views, but it is obvious that some differences can be found in them.  In fact, whether it is qi or li, or even what Lin Zhao refers to as the heart, the difference between what he says and explains is not that big.  However, they just keep emphasizing the natural principles and human desires of what they do, and use a theory or rule to restrain people's hearts. In the end, they still stay on passive rules.  But what about Lin Zhao?  No constraints were put forward, but a good solution was found.  Studying things to gain knowledge, constantly improving oneself through practice and introspection, is an act of active improvement and improvement, and it seems to be slightly higher!  More importantly, this is a way to proactively face problems and solve them.  No matter when, it is easy to ask a question, but it is not easy to solve a problem!  Shao Yong, Zhang Zai and SiMa Guang was shocked, while Brother Cheng and Er Cheng felt a little sad. Some of their originally unsystematic ideas suddenly became a little messy, and even a little bit unconfident.  Lin Zhao's so-called "heart" and knowledge of things really gave them a big impact.  They wouldn¡¯t have thought that Lin Zhao, as the speaker, is still confused and doesn¡¯t even know what he just said?  He just piled up what he could remember and told it in a way that seemed coherent, but in fact it was chaos.  Lin Zhao stared at the people in front of him blankly, without any reaction?  What is this scenario?  Could it be that I said something wrong that I shouldn't have said?  It¡¯s inevitable to feel uneasy!  If I had known earlier, I would have talked about these confusing things, which made me so embarrassed!  Unexpectedly, at this moment, Shao Yong suddenly laughed. As the owner, he was the first to break the embarrassing and weird situation in front of him.  "Dongyang, I didn't realize that your knowledge is profound and insightful!" Shao Yong was full of praise. Lin Zhao's idea was shocking. It is really rare to have such insight in a weak year.  Lin Zhao felt relieved, knowing that his muddled pretense was successful. He shook his head and said, "No, it's just some superficial thoughts about my daily study and work. If there are any mistakes, please correct me." Sima Guang vaguely seemed to understand.  Well, how could Lin Zhao perform so well at such an age.  The big reason is that he seems to be simple and unpretentious, but he has very reasonable thoughts.  As long as it is beneficial to the country and the people, just do it. This is what he told Lin Zhao. How could it not be Lin Zhao's own idea?  Suddenly, Sima Guang seemed to be touched in his heart.  As long as it is beneficial to the country and the people, why do we have to worry about it so clearly?  Studying things to gain knowledge, maybe selfish desires can be transformed into conscience For a while, Bachelor Sima seemed to have figured out something (To be continued) ps: The idea is superficial and a bit confusing. I may not be talking about academic things.  Please excuse me!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 211: Distant Concerns

    Bianjing, Qingshou Palace!  "My daughter Chai Minyan has met Her Royal Highness the Princess!" Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, was leaning on the couch and saw an extremely beautiful woman walking over with a light step. She was the one who saved her by the Jinming Pond a few days ago.  woman.  "Your name is Chai Minyan?" Zhao Fukang raised his body, stared at the beautiful woman in front of him, and asked softly.  It¡¯s true to say that someone saved his life, but he didn¡¯t even know the name of his benefactor. It¡¯s really rude to think about it.  "Yes, your servant Chai Minyan!" "Miss Chai" "Princess, you don't have to be polite, just call me Minyan." Zhao Fukang chuckled and said: "Then I won't be polite, Minyan, you and Chongyi Duke's Palace  Is there any connection? " "Princess, it is Min Yan's uncle who worships Duke Yi!" Chai Minyan replied softly.  "That's right, ordinary people can't give birth to a woman with such outstanding temperament like you!" It's not difficult to guess Chai Minyan's identity. As a member of the royal family of the Later Zhou Dynasty, the Chai family is very special.  There are only a handful of Chai nobles in Bianjing City, not to mention that Chai Minyan is so dignified and generous, dressed and behaved very appropriately, especially the etiquette is in place.  If it hadn't become a natural habit for a wealthy family over time, ordinary people would not be able to imitate it after a while.  Zhao Fukang asked: "Did the queen ask you to come? Want you to treat me?" Thinking of what happened that day at Jinming Pond, she could roughly think of Chai Minyan's purpose in entering the palace!  Besides treating oneself, is there anything else?  "No, Minyan is here to accompany the princess first, and secondly, she wants to treat Her Highness the princess' illness." Heart diseases require heart medicine.  Chai Minyan is very clear about this.  The most important thing.  She learned from the Empress Dowager Cao that Zhao Fukang seemed to reject the treatment of the imperial doctor.  If this is the case, if you want to heal her, you first need to gain her trust.  So Chai Minyan made up her mind to be friends with Zhao Fukang first, which would ease her psychological defense. When she can become her friend, many things will become easier to handle.  Maybe it can be solved easily.  The unique answer also moved Zhao Fukang's heart. At least it was not the same useless answer, but it felt a little bright.  In addition, Chai Minyan is beautiful, gentle, virtuous, and beautiful, and he saved his life the day before yesterday, so Zhao Fukang didn't have much psychological resistance and happily accepted Chai Minyan.  Chai Minyan knows very well that this is just the first step, and there is still a long way to go!  The eldest princess of Chu State has only opened the tip of the iceberg.  But it's already a good start.  It will definitely get better and better in the future Chai Minyan then accompanied Zhao Fukang for a walk in the Imperial Garden, establishing a deeper relationship of mutual trust with each other.  "By the way. Where was the young man who rescued me with you that day? What was his name?" Zhao Fukang seemed very interested.  Chai Minyan whispered: "His name is Lin Zhao, his title is Qiantang County Male, and he recently went on a mission to Tibet!" "His name is Lin Zhao? Your name is Chai Minyan?" The eldest princess of Chu seemed to have thought of something, and she couldn't help but look a little excited.  , after pondering for a long time, he muttered in a low voice: "Slender clouds make tricks, flying stars spread hatred, and silver men are far away in darkness. As soon as the golden wind and jade dew meet, they win over countless people in the world. Tenderness is like water, good times are like dreams, and I can't bear to look at the magpie bridge on the way home.  . If the love lasts for a long time, how can it last forever? "This "Magpie Bridge Immortal" was written by him for you?" At that time, Zhao Fukang went to the lake alone after hearing such a wonderful poem.  When Jinfeng Yulu meets, there are countless people in the world. How good time is it. As long as you have experienced it, it is a kind of happiness.  Zhao Fukang was filled with emotion when he recalled every moment he spent with Liang Huaiji.  However, when the warm and happy scene of that year came to her mind, she could not help but smile a little.  For her, memories are a very beautiful, yet very cruel thing.  If the love between two people lasts for a long time, how can it last day and night?  This sentence is really beautifully written!  Yes, as long as there is love in our hearts, we can last forever. Is it so important to be together?  The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl only meet once a year, and they have no complaints and feel very happy.  "And I and Liang Huaiji have been together for so many years, so we should be content.  At this time, when I recalled these wonderful sentences, my thoughts in my mind also changed slightly.  It seems that I have received some kind of relief, and my mentality is naturally much better.  But Chai Minyan was not so relaxed. There was a faint blush on her pretty face. She lowered her head slightly inadvertently, and her eyes were a little blurry.  Today she is here to enlighten Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, and love between men and women is also an aspect that must be covered.  This is a bit strange for her?, after all, she is still a newly minted girl, has no experience in dating, and doesn't know much about it.  Fortunately, love has already begun, but the way of expressing it is rather special.  Before that, Chai Minyan had been worrying about how to approach this topic with Zhao Fukang.  This matter troubled her for a long time, but she didn't expect that it would be solved so easily in the end. The song "Magpie Bridge Immortal" immediately drew Zhao Fukang into an atmosphere of deep affection.  But this start made Chai Minyan a little shy, even a little embarrassed.  That night, Lin Zhao's poem "Magpie Bridge Immortal" spread around Jinming Pond, causing quite a sensation, and everyone knew that the poem was written for him.  Therefore, many speculations and rumors about talented men and beautiful women began. Chai Minyan did not object to this, and she still felt vaguely like a deer in her heart.  Although it is a rumor, it is also a rumor that makes people happy, so why bother?  Chai Minyan was even a little happy to see the results.  What she cares about most now is Lin Zhao's thoughts. What are those "discourteous" actions of Lin Zhao on the day of farewell?  Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of the Chu Kingdom, felt sorry for herself for a long time and said, "Minyan, how about this Lin Zhao? It seems that he has feelings for you!" Chai Minyan suddenly became even more shy when some words were said in person, and for a moment he didn't even know  How to answer.  Zhao Fukang did not notice Chai Minyan's abnormal behavior at first, and continued: "Writing such wonderful long and short sentences shows that this person's literary style is definitely. And his mind should be delicate. He may even be a person of temperament. Just from these few sentences  From a certain point of view, he is still a good match for you. But I don¡¯t know what his appearance and figure are like. I also need to ask clearly about his accomplishments, habits, and career prospects. Otherwise, how can he be worthy of our most beautiful woman in Bianjing?  "Zhao Fukang was just joking, but as she talked, she found that Chai Minyan remained silent and her expression seemed a little obedient.  The blush on her pretty face was the best proof of her shyness. The eldest princess of Chu State immediately smiled and said: "What? Minyan is tempted? If you really fall in love with me, I can ask your mother to help you find the marriage partner." Chai Minyan was a little shy now.  He smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, princess" "Oh!" Zhao Fukang patted his forehead lightly.  Smiling and feeling sorry for himself, he said: "Look at my memory, it's true, I actually forgot that you both showed up to save me that day at the Jinming Pond. In this case, you know each other. Since this is the case, there are some things.  It's just that I worry too much, but" Chai Minyan looked shy.  But he couldn't say a word.  Not speaking became the best explanation. He was seen looking northwest.  I thought to myself: "I don't know where he went? Is everything okay?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~ Jiangnan Residence, the attic in the backyard is where Lin Zhao and his daughters live.  A doctor was checking Mu Sihong's pulse, while the beauty looked anxious and expectant, waiting for the doctor's diagnosis results.  In the past two days, for some reason, I felt some vomiting symptoms in the morning. Mu Sihong suddenly became nervous, and then felt a little surprised.  Isn't vomiting a symptom of pregnancy?  Could it be that God is so merciful that there is good news this time?  Mu Sihong immediately became nervous. She had been with Lin Zhao for almost a year, but her stomach had not moved, which made her very anxious.  I hope my dream can come true this time, but it¡¯s a pity that I couldn¡¯t tell him the news immediately.  "Madam!" The doctor's words brought Mu Sihong's thoughts back to the real world.  Mu Sihong asked hurriedly: "Sir, how are you?" "Have you eaten anything greasy, madam, in the past two days?" the doctor asked softly.  "Greasy things?" Mu Sihong muttered, asking what is this for?  Recalling: "I used some food cooked with some oil a few days ago!" "This is it!" The doctor said: "My wife had symptoms of nausea and vomiting because she used these foods to cause spleen and stomach discomfort." "Spleen and stomach discomfort?  "Mu Sihong's heart suddenly pounded, and her expression seemed to be sluggish. She looked at the doctor blankly and asked, "Sir, is it just a spleen and stomach discomfort? Isn't it no" "It's just a spleen and stomach discomfort, just a minor matter. I'm sorry.  Get some medicine for Madam, it will be better if you eat more lightly recently!" The doctor only thought that Mu Sihong was worried that the condition would be serious.  But when he saw the shock on Mu Sihong's face and the disappointment in his eyes, the doctor immediately understood and said: "Madam is not pregnant, please be patient and don't mind me!" "Alas!" Mu Sihong said softly.  Sigh, another mistake.  The doctor saw Mu Sihong's expression and said, "Madam, please forgive me for talking too much. Madam's body is cold and weak, and her hand was injured before."Has the person been seriously ill?  I'm afraid it's not easy to get pregnant right now.  " Mu Sihong was sad, but when the doctor said this, she immediately became a little excited and asked: "Sir, can you cure it?  If you can help me a little, I will thank you very much, sir.  "The doctor shook his head and said: "Madam, you have a unique constitution and it requires long-term care. The prescriptions for care also need to be treated with special caution.  It's just that I have little talent and knowledge, so I'm afraid I won't be able to help Madam.  "Ah" Mu Sihong was a little disappointed immediately. The doctor said: "Madam, you'd better find a famous doctor to take good care of you!"  " Famous doctor? Mu Sihong was in trouble. Where should he find someone? Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and he remembered someone. Is it really appropriate to find her for this kind of thing? At the same time, Mu Sihong began to miss Na Yuan.  The man who went to the northwest! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After the arrival of autumn in Hangzhou, many villagers in Qiantang County  The cotton harvest was good. The Meng's Trading Company who agreed to their purchase was very honest and set up a stall to purchase it early. The only difference was that Magistrate Lin, who was in charge of the purchase, was no longer there.  This year¡¯s cotton has been bought at a good price, and many people are looking forward to the same opportunity next year. They have already tasted the benefits, but the new Qiantang County Magistrate does not think so and is sparing no effort to promote various cotton cultivation.  Money for green seedlings and food cultivation. The villagers learned that there was no hope for cotton planting in the coming year, and everyone looked depressed. Meng Ruoying was also sad. It seemed that the cotton base that had been finally established was not going to work, and they would have to find another place next year.  So after giving some extra grain to the villagers, the snow-white cotton was sent to the workshop for prevention and further processing. ¡°Sister Ruoying, the cotton has been harvested, when should we go to Bianjing.  ?  "Gu Yuelun seemed to be anxious. Meng Ruoying shook her head and said: "Don't be anxious. Although the cotton has been harvested, there are still many things to do Let's go after everything is settled!  Sihong has already sent a letter. Your cousin is going to the northwest as an envoy to Tibet. He will not be back for two or three months, so we are not in a hurry" "Ah, going to the northwest as an envoy?  Gu Yuelun was immediately startled, and then said: "This matter must be hidden from dad. Don't let him know."  "    "yes!  Meng Ruoying looked up at the northwest sky and murmured: "Are you okay?"  Luoyang, Tianjin Bridge!  Shao Yong looked at the autumn night sky and pondered for a long time!  The dinner party has ended. Lin Zhao¡¯s performance was a bit unexpected and shocking!  Such demeanor, identity, and very gentle development trajectory made Shao Yong feel like it was such a coincidence.  Now, after Lin Zhao made some grand remarks, Shao Yong became even more determined.  Lin Zhao is extraordinary. He has some vague qualities that are very similar to the southeastern purple energy he is looking for!  Could it be possible that it was him?  Shao Yong was in shock and doubt for a long time, and it was difficult to make an accurate conclusion.  He had no choice but to look at the sky over and over again. At a certain moment, Shao Yong suddenly discovered that the purple air in the southeast had grown stronger, and there was already a tiny star in the sky as a representative.  Although this star is dim and weak, it has a vague tendency to conflict with crape myrtle.  But before that, there seemed to be another guest star in the northwest sky, making the already dim light of the Southeast Star even weaker Could it be that there is something naturally in the northwest Shao Yong looked at the bright starry sky and smiled softly,  This is a very good method, let God himself verify it!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 212: The Long Westward Journey

    On the Guanzhong Ancient Road, a team with clear flags is slowly heading west.  There was a man in the lead, riding a white horse. He was heroic and mighty. He was none other than the newly appointed doctor of the Ministry of Rites, Lin Zhao!  It was only a short stay in Luoyang. As for the dinner party, those "shocking" remarks had been almost forgotten.  Lin Zhao's purpose was not to write books and become a master or a saint, but to use his own way to influence brothers Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao, so that they could use their special status and ideas to indirectly influence the ideological trends for the next thousand years.  .  Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t know whether it will work or not, he is just trying his best!  On the contrary, the conversation with Sima Guang was more practical!  As for the rest, he completely forgot about it.  If you want to finish the Tibetan mission before the severe winter, you must speed up and get to Hehuang Qingtang City as early as possible.  After passing Luoyang, we passed through Tongguan and entered the land of Guanzhong.  This was the capital of the Qin, Han and Tang dynasties, and it was originally so rich and glorious.  But after experiencing the destruction of the war in the late Tang Dynasty, it was already dilapidated and had lost its former glory.  Since the Five Dynasties, the capitals of the Central Plains dynasties have been moved to Luoyang and Bianjing. Guanzhong, which surrounds Chang'an with eight rivers, is no longer the first choice.  Firstly, the war caused serious damage, the city was greatly damaged, and the population also dropped sharply.  Secondly, the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River have been severely damaged, and the ecological conditions and richness of Guanzhong are no longer what they used to be.  Third, and the most important issue, is transportation.  After the Yellow River Basin was continuously destroyed, the degree of agricultural development has been greatly reduced.  Grain production also declined, and it was impossible to feed the huge population of the capital.  So we had to rely on food from Jiangnan.     at this point.  This is a fact that started in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.  Why was Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty so persistent in building the Grand Canal? Was it just for the convenience of traveling?  "It's a pity that they were too eager for quick success and quick benefits, and ultimately benefited the Li family and his son.  The prosperity of the Li and Tang Dynasties was largely due to the canal.  Jianghuai and Jiangnan are increasingly important to the northern Central Plains regime.  In ancient times when transportation was inconvenient, how to transport became a big problem.  The canal connecting the north and south was by no means the most important transportation artery, and the dynasty's dependence on canal water transportation continued to increase.  From Chang'an to Luoyang, the distance to the canal is getting closer and closer.  Later, Bianjing, located along the canal, was undoubtedly the most convenient location.  The geographical environment and water regime changes of the Yellow River and the Cao Canal make it difficult for ships to go west to Luoyang, and it is even more difficult to reach Chang'an directly like the Tang Dynasty.  In addition, the national power of the Song Dynasty was not as good as that of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and the border defense lines also underwent great changes.  The Guanzhong area where Chang'an is located is threatened by Xixia and Liao. It is not that safe and is not suitable for establishing a capital.  So Chang'an was abandoned like this.  In the Song Dynasty, his status and influence gradually began to decline.  However, Chang'an is still the largest city in the west, because it has a long history and stands on the land of Guanzhong, on the bank of the Wei River.  After a hundred years of recuperation and recuperation since the founding of the Song Dynasty, it has also recovered somewhat.  However, due to the long-term war with Xixia, the situation on the entire Shaanxi/West Road is not so good.  Lin Zhao has no time to look for the relics of the past in this ancient city.  Feeling the vicissitudes of history, but moving forward with the mission.  After passing Chang'an, we headed straight upstream along the Weishui River to Dashan Pass, the gateway to Guanzhong.  There has always been a saying in Guanzhong that there are four fortresses. Dashan Pass is actually the western gateway to Guanzhong, and its location is very important.  Before that.  There is no need to worry about roads or safety when passing through the Wei River Plain.  Still quite comfortable.  Earlier in Hangzhou, Su Shi once mentioned his experience when he was in charge of Fengxiang's contract signing. He introduced a lot about the situation in Guanzhong, and Lin Zhao was more or less familiar with it.  "Bozhou, look at the vast tracts of farmland along the Wei River. The 800-mile-long Qinchuan Land of Abundance is truly a land of abundance. It's really rich in products!" Lin Zhao looked at the large tracts of ripe crops along the way and were waiting to be harvested, and sighed with a smile.  , very happy.  Unexpectedly, Su An next to him had a solemn expression, without any smile on his face.  Lin Zhao immediately noticed something strange and asked: "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?" "Sir, it's good to have a good harvest in the farmland, but it has to be divided into places. If this place is all farmland, I'm afraid something bad will happen!"  Su An's expression was very serious when he spoke, as if it was a very serious matter.  "What's going on?" Lin Zhao was still a little confused, and even felt a little confused.  Su An said: "This is close to Dashan Pass, and further ahead is Huanqing Road, which is the front line against Xixia. You should know that cavalry is very important to defend Xixia." Lin Zhao fully understands this, after all, they are here  The first time I went to Hehuang and Tubo, it was for the horses."In addition to purchasing war horses from Sichuan, Yunnan and Tubo, the imperial court also implemented horse herding supervision in various places and opened up pastures to raise horses. The Shaanxi/West Road adjacent to the Xixia front line should be the focus, especially the place close to Dashan Pass.  It¡¯s a pasture for raising war horses. Why is it a large farmland? "In order to solve the problem of lack of war horses, the Song Dynasty once asked some people to raise horses to supply the demand for horses.  However, the folk method of raising horses in captivity is costly and difficult, and the quality of the horses is also much worse.  If you want to supply the needs of the army, you still need horses grazing on pastures.  But after losing the land north of Youyun Sixteen Prefectures and Xixia occupying the northwest, the Song Dynasty seriously lacked grassland to raise horses.  Therefore, cavalry was also very lacking and was always at a disadvantage in the war between Liao and Xixia.  In order to change this trend, the Song Dynasty established horse herding supervisors in various places in the north near the front line, and specially set aside land for pastures to raise horses.  For example, Hebei Road and Shaanxi/Xi Road, which defended the Xixia front line, have specially opened horse farms for raising horses.  For this reason, during the reign of Renzong, the court had disputes and discussions, and Wang Anshi also participated in it, and strongly supported Xue Xiang, the deputy envoy of Shaanxi Road Transport, to have full authority to deal with the entire northern Muma Supervisor.  Xue Xiang has lived up to expectations. At least the situation on the entire Shaanxi Road side is very good, and a lot of pastures have been opened up.  But as time goes by, various situations arise.  At first, a few people secretly opened up pastures for farming.  Later, officials who managed the ranch turned a blind eye from top to bottom.  He even personally participated in it and reclaimed large tracts of land for pasture.  Grain production did increase, but the number of horses raised continued to decrease.  Emperor Zhao Xu was also very angry about this. This was also a very important reason why he paid so much attention to Lin Zhao's proposal to communicate with the Tea Horse Road.  The only difference may be that the emperor simply believed that horse numbers were declining and was unaware of changes in land use on the ranch.  Lin Zhao, the horse herding supervisor, knew about it, but he didn¡¯t know the specific situation of the ranch.  But Su An was different, before entering the Forbidden Army.  Su An once served in the Western Army and is very familiar with these things.  Therefore, while traveling westward along the Wei River, we quickly discovered these problems.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "There are policies from above, and countermeasures from below!" This is true for horse herding, and the same is true for the Green Crops Law. In fact, the original intentions or regulations of many things are very good.  The problem often lies in the subsequent implementation, putting the cart before the horse.  That's why it's counterproductive.  If this problem cannot be solved, then many good ideas and policies will ultimately be of no use and will not achieve the actual results they should have.  Regarding the issue of pasture, the first clues have emerged, and the emperor will know about it sooner or later.  You can definitely mention it to the emperor when you return to Bianjing.  But seeing Su An next to him, Lin Zhao felt that it was completely unnecessary.  After leaving Dashanguan and heading west, you have to pass through the land of Longyou, pass by the territory of the Xixia Kingdom, and then go straight to Hehuang Qingtang City.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????: All the places we walked through were prosperous and peaceful places.  The local officials of the Song Dynasty took care of us along the way, which was convenient and safe.  But we will face many unpredictable difficulties and obstacles next.  Although the relationship between the Song Dynasty and Tibet was good, after all, most of what they passed through was desolate and not very peaceful. Needless to say, horse bandits and thieves, the natural conditions alone were tolerable.  It is precisely for this reason that Lin Zhaocai decided to rest for two days at Dashanguan, firstly to buy some supplies, and secondly, to relieve fatigue and recharge his energy to overcome the difficulties later.  So the brigade stopped at Dashanguan, took a short rest, and then got ready to go.  As a major pass, Dashan Pass is of great significance for military defense. Relatively speaking, business and life aspects are not so complete.  With the cooperation of the local garrison, the mission of more than 500 people temporarily found a place to settle down.  Afterwards, Lin Zhao took Su An and several personal guards out of the camp and went to the market town where Dashanguan was located to have dinner.  More importantly, Lin Zhao wanted to take this opportunity to learn about the northwest folk customs of the Song Dynasty and some related information.  Anyuan Inn is very famous in the Dashanguan area. Most of the businessmen who leave the customs and go to Longyou, Hehuang, Hexi, and even the Western Regions live here.  Firstly, it¡¯s because the conditions are good, and secondly, it¡¯s all about getting a lucky break for ¡°safe travel¡±, so business is very good!  Lin Zhao went out to eat and saw the most people here, so he chose this place.  In particular, there are many merchants here, which makes him more interested. He can get a lot of desired information from these merchants, which will be of great help to him on this mission.  "Sir, sit down. The bitter cold land in the northwest is not as good as the Central Plains, and the food is relatively simple!" In the lobby of Anyuan Inn, the waiter served several signature dishes, which are said to be famous local delicacies.??Lin Zhao just took a look at it and felt that it was thousands of times worse than the food in Jiangnanju.  But these are from the northwest and cannot be compared with Bianjing.  What's more, the northwest is known for its boldness and roughness, and the natural conditions are also much worse. It is not easy to eat fresh vegetables.  Therefore, there were mostly meats on the table, which looked good and quite tempting.  Lin Zhao knows that this may always be the case for some time to come, so he must learn to adapt.  So he smiled and said: "Bozhou is joking, it's good to have such a rich meal." "Master, just use some. Although it is not as exquisite as the dishes in the Central Plains and Jiangnan, it still has a unique flavor." "Okay!" Lin Zhao enjoyed the food.  , while asking: "By the way, now in the northwest, especially on the Shaanxi Road side, what is the system to defend Xixia and what is the situation?" On his mission to the northwest, Lin Zhao had some military insights into the offensive and defensive situation between the Song Army and Xixia.  are more interested in things.  After all, he was also a police academy student in his previous life, and he was half a soldier, so he had an innate curiosity and sensitivity.  Su An said: "Xi Xia has been in the northwest for a hundred years. We, the Song Dynasty, have fought against them for many years, and although we have won many victories, we cannot change the current situation. It has always shaken the existence of Xi Xia, so we can only adopt a more passive defense.  In the first year of Renzong's Qingli reign, Duke Fan Wenzheng conducted a military expedition to the northwest and divided the Shaanxi road into Qinfeng, Jingyuan, Huanqing, and Yanyan roads. The Yongxing Army and the Baoan Army were stationed in the northwest, which was very important to Xixia.  A good deterrent. At that time, Duke Fan Wenzheng built many forts and established such a defensive strategy for Xixia, which made the Dangxiang cavalry sigh in despair many times. Of course, it was also inseparable from the guarding of many generals to keep Bianjing safe.  "Yes, with such a disaster as Xixia, how can there be peace?" Lin Zhao sighed. In fact, in history, Xixia was always the greatest threat to the Song Dynasty.  Although the Liao State was also powerful and sometimes had wars with the Song Dynasty, the harm it caused to the Song Dynasty was not as great as imagined.  But Xixia is different, because it was once the territory of the Song Dynasty in name, so it is difficult to conquer the five states!  Moreover, every time a border trouble occurred, the damage caused to the Song Dynasty was immeasurable.  That¡¯s why the Song Dynasty paid special attention to Xixia, beware!  Several roads along the border are heavily deployed with troops. On the one hand, it is for defense, and at the same time, it is also a deterrent!  "I heard that there are many famous famous families in the Western Army, and I am very interested." Su An explained: "Yes, for example, the Yang family in Linzhou and the Zhe family in Fuzhou. Qingjian City is very important.  It¡¯s thanks to these people, otherwise the situation in the northwest would have been unstoppable.¡± General Yang, Taijun She (Zhe), Xiaojinglue Xianggong Zhongshidao, these are all well-known figures.  Lin Zhao all knew it, and every name sounded like thunder to his ears.  Su An continued: "The Yang family is not prosperous. Although its reputation is still there, it is not as good as before. Nowadays, the Fuzhou family and the Qingjian City planting family have always been prosperous in the northwest. They are both talented people and are very prosperous.  In particular, the Zhe family is a descendant of King Zhelan of Xianbei, so there is a hint of Hu Feng in him. The whole family is full of good men, and most of the men are in the army. Even the daughters of the Zhe family are brave and heroic, and they are not inferior to men.  "In fact, in the Song Dynasty, the really famous ones should be the Zhe family generals. Relatively speaking, the Yang family generals seem to be a bit short-lived.  While he was talking, there was a commotion at the door. A group of dozens of horses stopped at the door, and a large group of people walked in at the same time (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.  Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 213: Drawing Swords at Each Other

    "The Yang family is not prosperous, and now it is just a few old generals who are supporting the facade. It is no longer what it used to be." Su An said: "But the Zhe family is different. Since the beginning of the founding of the country, Zhe Yuxun, Zhe Yuxun, and Zhe Yuxun during the Taizu and Taizong periods.  Brothers Zhe Yuqing, Zhe Jishi and Zhe Kexing are all well-known heroes and are famous in the Western Army!" Lin Zhao knew this, after all, there was a certain Taijun She who would be well known in later generations.  In fact, the old lady came from the Zhe family in Fuzhou. She was the eldest sister of Zhe Yuxun and married Yang Ye.  Because various romances and legends were widely circulated in later generations, the generals of the Yang family were very famous, while the Zhe family was ignored.  Su An continued: "There is also the Zhong family in Qingjian City. From the time when the Confucian scholar Zhong was released, to the later General Zhong Shiheng and his son General Zhong E, they were all quite important figures in the Western Army. In addition,  You Zhongyong was defending Xixia on Huanqing Road. He was a general under General Li Fugui and had made many military exploits. " These were from a family of famous generals in the Northern Song Dynasty, and Lin Zhao knew some of them.  In addition to the current famous generals, the Zhong family has successors, and there are two generals, Zhongshi Dao, who are not yet famous among Zhongshi.  "But" Su An said: "The most admirable person among the Western Army is General Wu Xianggong Di!" Su An has been in the Western Army for a long time and is still very affectionate, especially for  This kind of appreciation and admiration among soldiers and men.  The Zhe family and the Zhong family are admirable, so Di Qing is completely an idol-like existence.  Speaking of famous generals in the Northern Song Dynasty, there were Cao Bin and Pan Mei during the founding period of the People's Republic of China. As for Yue Fei, they were mostly assigned to the Southern Song Dynasty.  But compared to Di Qing, it is inevitably a bit bleak.  Northern Song Dynasty.  The most famous general is undoubtedly Di Qing and Di Hanchen.  At that time, Li Yuanhao proclaimed himself emperor of Xixia.  Di Qing participated in the battle against Xixia. He had disheveled hair and a bronze mask. He took the lead and was very brave. He made great achievements in battle.  Since then, his military exploits have been outstanding and unrivaled.  There is no doubt that Di Qing is the leader of the Western Army and a model for warriors in the world.  An absolute hero.  Fighting in the northwest frightened Xixia.  During the reign of Renzong, Nong Zhigao in the southwest rebelled, and it was Di Qing who led an army to quell the rebellion.  He attacked Kunlun Pass at night and defeated Nong Zhigao, which will go down in history.  As a result, Di Qing was promoted to deputy privy envoy and privy envoy, and enjoyed great success.  "What a pity!" Su An sighed again, full of helplessness and regret.  There is no other reason than to lament Di Qing's fate.  In the Song Dynasty, which valued literature over military affairs, Di Qing served as the privy envoy.  Becoming a prime minister-level existence undoubtedly touched the face of the civil service group.  They attacked Di Qing in groups.  Why is it that Di Qing's dog has horns? Some people say that Di Qing's house has strange lights at night. Even the flood in the capital is believed to be caused by Di Qing.  Di Qing had no choice but to take refuge in Xiangguo Temple. However, it was thought that he was trying to seize the throne, and all kinds of slanders and rumors were flying everywhere.  In desperation, Song Renzong had no choice but to demote Di Qing from Bianjing to Chenzhou.  Even in Chenzhou, it seems that Di Qing is still worried about him. The mission of sending him out every month is to inquire, but it is actually to monitor him.  Under such strong pressure, Di Qing was under great mental pressure and eventually died of depression at the age of forty-nine.  Even though he was later posthumously named Wu Xianggong, he still could not relieve the sadness and sigh in the hearts of the soldiers of the Song Dynasty.  For example, Su An, he has always regarded Di Qing as his idol.  Originally part of the Western Army, it was later transferred to the Forbidden Army and was reused by the emperor.  Even so, it still could not change the problem of the low status of military personnel. Su An, like many soldiers, felt very unhappy about this.  This is why, when they met in Dengzhou and Lin Zhao spoke highly of Wu Ren, Su An was moved, and then he followed Lin Zhao wholeheartedly.  "Alas!" Lin Zhao also sighed!  The past is lost and cannot be changed, but the future It is already the Xining period, and the humiliation of Jingkang is only a few years away. The importance of military strength to the Song Dynasty is self-evident.  To say that equipment and combat effectiveness are important, they are still inferior in the face of overall military thinking.  However, the Song Dynasty could not change the current mentality of emphasizing culture over military affairs, and the situation in the future was still difficult to improve.  Even the Western Army, the most elite army in the Song Dynasty, was losing its spirit day by day.  If things go on like this, the crisis will deepen day by day, which will inevitably make people worried!  The original intention of Wang Anshi's reform was to make the country prosperous and strong. Let's not talk about whether it can achieve such results. The military convenience alone is enough to make people worry.  As for the armor protection method that follows, there is not much hope A rich country is important, and a strong army cannot be ignored Just as Lin Zhao was talking to Su An, a group of twenty people rode horses and stopped at the entrance of Anyuan Inn.  At the same time, another group of more than ten people walked in.  In the middle was a young man who was not very old and dressed in rich clothes.  &nbsp;This young master is quite handsome, with even a bit of feminine charm between his eyebrows, but he is full of heroism.  His demeanor and steps are also firm and steady, giving him a sense of fitness.  Dressed in rich brocade clothes and holding a long sword inlaid with rubies in his hand, he stood out among a group of hurried businessmen and a rough and arrogant man in the inn.  Perhaps only the fengshen and handsome Lin Zhao can compare with him, and the others pale in comparison.  Behind him were more than a dozen capable men, each with weapons in their bags. They looked like the bodyguards of the young master in brocade.  Although the Song Dynasty had extremely strict control over civilian weapons, it was mainly in the interior. Relatively speaking, in the northwest border, especially in border fortresses like Dashan Pass, it was not surprising that people were armed with weapons. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? This young man in brocade clothes has an extraordinary aura and seems to be either rich or noble, so he must be very confident if he dares to do this.  After Mr. Jinyi entered the door, he looked around and happened to hear Lin Zhao and Su An talking about the family of famous generals in the northwest.  Although their voices were very low, this person seemed to have extremely smart ears and eyes, and was able to hear clearly.  He couldn't help but look at Lin Zhao and Su An.  It was dinner time, and the seats in the hall of the inn were tight. Master Jinyi looked around and saw that only the fourth uncle had two free tables at Lin Zhao's table, which was barely enough for them to sit down.  So he walked over here, but as soon as he reached the table, he had not yet sat down.  The group that had just dismounted at the door rushed in and grabbed a few empty tables when they saw them.  "Sorry, we got here first!" The servants beside Mr. Jinyi stepped forward to dissuade him softly.  But these galloping men are all rough and strong men. It can be seen from their appearance and movements that they are arrogant and domineering. They have a lot of physical strength and are even more arrogant.  "What's wrong with those who arrived first? You haven't sat down yet, right? That's it, brothers, I think this place is good, you go somewhere else!" A rough man at the front was arrogant, even if he saw the weapons in the hands of Young Master Jin Yi and others, he didn't care.  No fear.  "Friend, why are you being unreasonable?" Mr. Jinyi's retinue seems to be well-educated and has always been civilized.  "Be reasonable, we are very reasonable!" He looked shameless and very proud.  I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m born with such a arrogant nature, or if I¡¯m particularly energetic today.  "You" Mr. Jinyi's retinue immediately became angry!  "What's going on, you don't accept it, right?" The arrogant man waved his hand immediately, and more than twenty brothers immediately surrounded him, in a dark place, each one holding a weapon.  That¡¯s right, it turns out that these people also have something to rely on. No wonder they dare to be so arrogant and challenge them directly.  There was a conflict between the two parties in the inn, which immediately attracted everyone's attention, and they all looked up to see the reactions of both parties.  The sword has already been used, and no one dares to step forward easily to dissuade him, for fear of getting into trouble.  The owner of Anyuan Inn rushed over in a hurry. He wanted to stop him but was pushed aside by the big man, making him unable to get closer at all.  He also saw that he couldn't afford to offend these people in front of him.  I am complaining in my heart, and my business has naturally been greatly affected. I can only hope that it will not cause too serious damage.  Other guests were prepared to dodge immediately if they noticed anything was wrong, not wanting to be affected.  Young Master Jinyi couldn't help but frown, obviously very displeased, especially when a group of big men gathered around him, the smell was stinky and he felt a bit disgusting.  "Hey, that one with thin skin and tender flesh, could it be a rabbit? Look at the small mouth and nose, it looks like a girl!" Not only were these people very rude in their words, some even came forward to touch them.  mean.  It was probably because Mr. Jinyi looked so "beautiful". Such words touched the pain point and bottom line in his heart. He was immediately angry and shouted coldly: "Achang, send them away quickly!" His voice was low and seemed soft, but it revealed something.  A kind of confidence and power, but also a kind of cold annoyance.  ?Then Mr. Jinyi sat down directly on the bench, his expression extremely confident and stern.  For those big men, it was a kind of contempt, so that they instantly became furious, cursed, and then started to move.  So a very violent conflict broke out between the two parties over some trivial matters.  The two sides immediately drew their swords at each other, and the air in the small inn hall suddenly became much tense.  Seeing this, the other guests ducked aside or hurried out of the inn, fearing that the sword would not hurt them.  Only the owner of Anyuan Inn complained endlessly, hiding behind a pillar from a distance, looking at his business with distress.  As for Lin Zhao, he always sat upright without moving an inch.  Even if Su An signaled that there was danger, Lin Zhao didn't take it seriously.  Su An is inevitably a little nervous, fearing that the sword has no eyes.When he came to the young master, he ordered several guards around him to pay careful attention.  If anything unusual happens, immediately take action to protect the young master!  So a very special scene appeared in the lobby of Anyuan Inn!  The two groups were at war with each other and faced each other with swords drawn. In the tense atmosphere, the two handsome young men were as steady as rock!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 214: Walking Together

    The arrogant and confident young man in Jinyi has capital, while these rough men are arrogant but have no strength.  The fight in the Anyuan Inn ended quickly. Although these arrogant men were strong and might be very powerful in fighting on the battlefield, their ability to move and fight in the hall was not as good.  On the other hand, Young Master Jinyi¡¯s followers were all masters with dexterous movements and outstanding swordsmanship, and they quickly won the victory.  And left blood-red traces on these rude wild men.  Of course, they were also very measured and did not want to kill anyone, so they showed mercy.  "Get out!" Young Master Jin Yi shouted coldly, full of power.  Although those rough men were very unconvinced, the strength of the other party was there. They muttered and lost their previous arrogance.  Helplessly retreating towards the door, one of them seemed to want to come back and fight to the death, but was stopped by his companion, and then mumbled a few words.  Lin Zhao didn't understand at all. He saw the rough man leaving a resentful look in his eyes and left angrily.  "Tubo people!" Lin Zhao didn't understand, but a guide soldier accompanying him heard clearly.  Lin Zhao and the young master in Jinyi were both shocked, and their expressions moved slightly. Why did the Tubo people appear in Dashanguan?  And so arrogant?  Who is he?  Where do you get the confidence to be so arrogant?  "What did they just say?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  "Back to the doctor, someone said that something important is important. Don't delay!" the guide soldier replied immediately.  Is it important?  What's the big deal?  Although it may be some ordinary Tubo people.  But because he happened to be on a mission to Tibet, not to mention these people were carrying weapons and were so arrogant.  It seems extraordinary.  Lin Zhaoduo was cautious.  So is that young man in brocade clothes.  When the title "Mr. Zhong" came into his ears, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Lin Zhao intentionally or unintentionally, seeming to be very interested.  In fact, he started to pay attention to Lin Zhao from just now.  Being able to stand as steady as a mountain amidst the light of swords and shadows, without moving at all, without any trace of fear, can be seen from just this calmness.  This man is extraordinary. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? and the servants around him are all good fighters. Young Master Jinyi is holding a sword, and he is a person who knows martial arts. It can be seen at a glance.  The most important thing is that you also have a guide who can speak Tubo with you. Combined, these things make it even more special.  Young Master Jinyi became more and more interested in Lin Zhao and said, "Brother, I'm sorry for interrupting your enjoyment of your meal. I'll treat you to the meal today. How about a little apology?" "That's it. Thank you very much.  Yes!" Lin Zhao agreed with a smile, while carefully observing Mr. Jinyi.  She looks fair, handsome and somewhat delicate, and has a soft voice. She looks very much like a woman.  However, her gestures and gestures are quite grand, and her personality and mentality are not that of a weak little woman.  And the chest seems to be very flat, it doesn't look like Maybe it's really a man, just more feminine in appearance, and the only way to describe it is androgynous!  This was not important, but it was this person's identity and actions that made Lin Zhao even more curious!  "Brother, please be patient. Let's go now. See you later!" Lin Zhao had already had enough wine and food, so he left immediately. After going out, he ordered: "Bozhou, find a way to find out the origins of this group of people and the Tubo people."  People" "Yes!" Lin Zhao always felt that this young master in Jinyi was extraordinary, and he had a strong feeling in his heart that they would meet again!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The shopkeeper of Anyuan Inn watched Lin Zhao and others leave, and then watched eagerly  Young Master Jinyi and his party, in the fight just now, had a lot of damage to the tables, stools, cups, plates, dishes and other items in the store, which made him feel very distressed.  When Young Master Jin Yi saw this, his eyes signaled, and an attendant immediately handed over a piece of gold and said, "Boss, this is compensation for you. Is it enough?" "Enoughenough" The boss was immediately overjoyed. A piece of gold was already enough.  That¡¯s a few months¡¯ worth of income than usual.  The attendant said: "Go prepare a few upper rooms and clean them!" "Yes!" Mr. Jinyi didn't seem to be very interested. After having a hasty meal, he returned to the room!  More than a dozen subordinates also entered the outer hall, obviously there were very important things to discuss!  "Qi Qilang, the Tubo people broke the promise, we should go back" It seems that the seventh-oldest son, Jinyi, said: "No, how can we just go back empty-handed? When we come out, we should give some help to the elder brother.  "But they didn't arrive as we had arranged to meet at Dashanguan, so there's nothing we can do!" Achang, the leader of the guards, was also helpless, and then said resentfully: "Damn Li Fugui, there's something wrong with Huanqing Road, what's the consequences?"  But we have to bear it, it¡¯s really too much.  Isn¡¯t it just that I have a close relationship with Wang Xianggong, huh¡­¡± ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s already happened, it¡¯s useless to talk more!¡±  Mr. Jinyi was very sensible and said: "Now we can only find ways to solve it as much as possible and recover the losses. Otherwise, the Privy Council will blame it. The eldest brother will bear the responsibility!"  " "But the Tubo people broke the promise, and there's nothing we can do!  " Young Master Jinyi shook his head and said: "I don't think so. Since they don't want to come to Dasanguan, then we will go to Lanzhou or even Hehuang Qingtang City" "To Tubo?  Shichiro, you must not!  The subordinate immediately dissuaded him and said: "Da Lang told me that Qi Lang cannot be put in danger. The Great Sanguan Pass is already at its limit."  What's more, it's a long way to go to Tubo. The areas around Longyou and Hehuang, and even Qinfeng Road, are not peaceful. But for the few of us, it's not easy to get to Qingtang City smoothly.  "After all, our manpower is limited. It's okay to protect Qilang on Guanzhong and Shaanxi/West Road, but if we go out of Dashan Pass, even if we encounter just a small group of horse thieves, we will be helpless. It is really unsafe!"  " "That's not the case, is it?  "Master Jinyi seems to be very insistent!" Achang said: "Also, I don't know the identity of the Tubo people we offended today. After all, we are in their territory, so they will inevitably take care of it" "I have already decided, Lanzhou  Or Hehuang, you must go!  Mr. Jinyi insisted: "Since I have promised.  We must help big brother do it!  " "I completely understand Shichiro's mood.  Dalang won't blame you either.  This time we go to Hehuang.  Safety cannot be guaranteed, things cannot be accomplished, and in the end it threatens your own safety. It is not worth it!  Not only will it not help, Dalang will also worry about you, Qilang, and even feel guilty" "You don't have to worry about safety. Who said that a dozen of us can't get to Hehuang safely?  "A confident smile appeared on the corner of Mr. Jinyi's mouth. "Qilang has a solution?  "Achang was confused. A dozen people rushed into Hehuang alone. Isn't it too childish? Master Jinyi said: "That's natural. Do you still remember the young man who would dine with us?  " "The one who invited Qilang to drink?  "    "good!  Mr. Jinyi smiled and asked, "Don't you think he is special?"  " "Speaking of it, others are afraid that the sword has no eyes and will harm the fish in the pond, so they avoid it, but he is as steady as a mountain and does not move at all.  Achang said: "I didn't pay much attention to it at the time. Now that I think about it, it's really special. At least it's courageous. But what does this have to do with our going to Hehuang?"  " "It's more than just courage and wisdom.  Didn't you notice the people around him?  But they are all top-notch masters, and their skills are not inferior to yours.  Even worse!  Mr. Jinyi said: "Also, the most important thing is that the people accompanying us understand the Tubo language!"  I overheard someone calling him doctor!  " "Mr. Langzhong?  "Achang was a little surprised. He knew that Qilang's ears were particularly sharp, so it was not surprising to hear some whispers. "Yes!  Young Master Jinyi asked, "Do you think he looks like a doctor who is looking, hearing, asking, and prescribing medicine?"  " Achang thought thoughtfully and replied: "It's polite, but it doesn't feel that way" "So, he can only be an" "Official!  "Achang whispered, finally realizing that the young man Qilang mentioned was really extraordinary. "Doctors who practice medicine have been called doctors since the Song Dynasty, but it is not that common. It is more about the imperial court, especially the  It is the title of some officials of the Six Ministries. Below Shangshu and Shilang is Langzhong, who is also a high-ranking official. Master Jinyi said: "Langzhong, a follower who can speak Tibetan language, is very courageous, and is so young. He appears in Dawang at this time.  San Guan, then it will be obvious who he is!  " " Lin Zhao, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites!  "Achang remembered something and reacted immediately! "When we set out, we got the news that the imperial court sent Lin Zhao, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, to Hehuang and Tubo. We heard that Lin Zhao, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, was in his weakest years.  He once went to the Liao Kingdom as an envoy and served as an official there. He accomplished many great things, was brave and resourceful, and became famous!  " Young Master Jin Yi said: "Now the conditions are very similar to them in all aspects, and the time is almost the same, so it is very likely that it is Lang Zhong who is on an envoy to Tubo!  " "What does Shichiro mean?"  "Achang has understood that Qilang just wants to make a fuss about Lin Zhao! "It's very simple!  Mr. Jinyi said: "He is on a mission to Hehuang and Tubo. We happened to be traveling together smoothly. The mission was escorted by the imperial army."  Although the number of people is not large, it is completely feasible to deal with the horse thieves along the way!  On the border between the Song Dynasty and Tubo, even the Xixia people did not dare to blatantly attack the mission, so if we follow them, we will be safe!  " " But heCan you agree?  Achang was a little worried about this. Master Jinyi said, "Why not?"  "The confident smile at the corner of his mouth convinced Achang that Qilang already had a plan in mind! "Go and find out if the mission is near Dashan Pass?  It would be best if you could figure out their itinerary!  "    "yes!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After resting for two days at Dashan Pass, the mission had all the things they needed to purchase.  After finishing the supplies, we set out on the westward journey again. Now we are on Qinfeng Road, which was the westernmost territory of the Song Dynasty. Then we went west past Longyou, followed the Hexi Corridor and started to go up the plateau, and finally arrived at Qingtang along the Huangshui River.  City, this is their established route! Before setting off, Lin Zhao gave another mobilization speech: "Fellow soldiers, until now, we have been walking on the territory of the Song Dynasty.  With the care of the local officials, we had no worries about food and clothing and were safe along the way.  But after leaving Dashan Pass, the road ahead will gradually become more difficult and dangerous.  After two days of rest, I hope everyone will cheer up and prepare themselves to face the hardships and possible dangers on the road. Don¡¯t be as comfortable as you are now!  " This is exactly what Lin Zhao is worried about. Perhaps the journey from Bianjing to Dashan Pass was too smooth. The enthusiasm and vigilance of the soldiers seemed to be gradually declining. This is not a good sign, so it is necessary to  It¡¯s hard to say whether the reminder will be effective before leaving the border. You must continue to remind me during the journey. ¡°Bozhou, please be more careful on the way!  "The march still needs to be carried out by professionals like Su An, while Lin Zhao observes with a learning attitude. "Don't worry, Master!  "Su An seemed to be enjoying such a life. Perhaps he was too frustrated after staying in the Forbidden Army for too long. Now that he has returned to the northwest he is familiar with, he is particularly enthusiastic about marching in the wild. Not long after leaving Dashan Pass,  A group of more than ten people were found on the road. It seemed that the road was blocked because of the damage of the carriage. After the soldier who opened the road discovered this situation, he immediately reported it. After Su An rushed to investigate the situation, he discovered that it was the person he met at Anyuan Inn the day before yesterday.  Arriving at Master Jinyi, Su An did not dare to neglect and immediately sent someone to report to Master Jinyi! "Brother, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon!"  "Lin Zhao couldn't help but admire his premonition, which was so accurate! At a glance, Mr. Jinyi had changed a lot from yesterday! He had changed out of his brocade clothes and was now wearing ordinary coarse cloth clothes. He just looked cleaner, but  Lin Zhao guessed that this person might be a child of a wealthy family in Guanzhong. He was high-end and powerful in Dashan Pass, and ordinary people would not dare to mess with him. But now that he is out of seclusion, he must keep a low profile.  , so as not to attract attention, this behavior is completely understandable, but his appearance here today is a bit of a coincidence, right? "Yes, it is considered fate, but I didn't expect that Xiongtai turned out to be an official of the imperial court.  .  I couldn't see Mount Tai yesterday. It's really disrespectful!  " "Brother, what's going on?  "Lin Zhao saw the crooked carriage on the ground and asked in a deep voice. "To be honest, we are medicinal merchants in Chang'an. Some merchants originally sent some precious snow lotus and cordyceps to Dashan Pass.  It's a pity that the merchants didn't arrive for some reason. We just need to go to Lanzhou or even Huangzhou to transport it in person!  I just didn't expect that it was unfavorable to go out. Not long after leaving the customs, the carriage broke down!  " "You guys, with so little preparation, still want to go to Huangzhou?  "The guide couldn't help but laugh. "There is no other way. We must obey the authority in emergencies. These are tributes to be sent to Bianjing. We must hurry up!  " "Tribute?"  May I ask what you call me?  "Lin Zhao couldn't help but be a little curious! "Jinyi" Master clasped his fists and said: "Xin Wenzhe, I am the seventh in the family, you can just call me Qilang!  "(To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 215: Difficulty in Traveling

    "Sir, didn't you say these people are suspicious? Why did you agree to go with them?" Su An was a little puzzled by Lin Zhao's behavior.  After a conversation between Mr. Xin Wenzhe and Lin Zhao, he brought up the subject of going together, and Lin Zhao immediately agreed without much thought.  Lin Zhao smiled softly and asked: "Is there really a herbal medicine merchant named Xin in Chang'an?" "Yes, the Huichunfang of the Xin family in Chang'an is very famous. It has branches in Bianjing, Luoyang and other places, and it is also a shopping mall.  When Emperor Renzong was in power, his family cured Empress Dowager Liu's disease by donating medicine, and he has been doing this job for decades. "Su An, who is a general in the imperial army,  Have some understanding of this.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "That's not right. They have already made it clear that they are going to deliver snow lotus and cordyceps as tribute to the palace. How can we not help?" "But their identity is very suspicious, they may not be the Chang'an Xin family!  Su An said: "After the master's instructions yesterday, I sent someone to investigate secretly, but unfortunately there was no result. However, judging from yesterday's situation, I'm afraid they are not simple. Even the imperial merchants who purchase medicinal materials for the royal family are not that good.  Be arrogant!" Lin Zhao asked: "It doesn't matter if there is no result, it doesn't matter if he is a medicinal material dealer!" "Then the young master still lets him go with him, what if they have other intentions and are doing something evil?" Su An was a little worried.  "Perhaps there is something else, but what is the plot? We don't know at all!" Lin Zhao said: "Rather than hiding our enemies from the enemy, it is better to keep them by our side, maybe we can detect clues. At least we can have a breakthrough.  . Otherwise, we will be at a loss if we don¡¯t know the enemy¡¯s situation. Instead of doing this, we can rest assured.¡± ¡°Oh, so that¡¯s what Young Master has planned!¡±  Put them next to you and send someone to keep an eye on them. If you find anything unusual, report it immediately! " "Okay!" Lin Zhao looked at the leisurely Xin Wenzhe from a distance and felt a little uneasy.  This approach is indeed a bit risky, and it is hard to say whether it is right or wrong.  This is Xin Wenzhe.  Not only is it difficult to distinguish between male and female, but now it is even more difficult to distinguish between friend and foe.  What exactly is he going to do in Hehuang?  What does it mean to go out of your way to travel with yourself?  Simply seeking asylum?  We¡¯re going to Hehuang now, I¡¯m afraid the journey will be difficult!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Qilang, I really didn't expect that Lin Zhao agreed so happily!" Achang had said before  I'm a little worried. After all, it's a visiting mission, so it's completely reasonable not to let others go with us.  Xin Wenzhe also has the same worries.  If they cannot go with the mission and the safety issue is not guaranteed, it is estimated that Achang and others will insist on not letting people go west by themselves. Fortunately, it has been properly resolved now.  "But. Qi Lang, what will you do when you come back? Dashanguan is our territory after all. But the area over Huangshui is the territory of the Tubo people. We may not be able to take advantage. I'm afraid things may not go so smoothly." In short,  Achang always disagrees with Qilang going to the west to take risks.  But Xin Wenzhe seemed to be determined and said: "Now I can't control so much, I can only take it one step at a time. Anyway, I have some friendship with those Tubo people, even if it is betrayal, it will not let alone the elder brother's side  It's really a long time to wait." Achang was also helpless. He saw the mission in front of him and said, "Mr. Lin is always a court official. If he finds out that we have deceived them, will he misunderstand us and know our true identity?  I'm afraid Dalang will also have adverse effects. I heard that Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi are close, so he will definitely side with Li Fugui" "Don't underestimate Dr. Lin, maybe he has begun to doubt our identity now.  !" Xin Wenzhe looked at the dashing figure on the white horse at the front of the team and couldn't help but sigh.  "This" This time it was Achang who was worried.  Xin Wenzhe shook his head and said: "It's okay. It's probably just a routine precaution. It's completely understandable. As long as we behave ourselves along the way and go our separate ways when we get to Huangzhou, he can't do anything to us." "What if he does?  Send someone back to Chang'an to verify?" "No!" Xin Wenzhe seemed very confident. The young and promising Dr. Lin was not so boring or unsure.  Xin Wenzhe ordered: "Remember, everyone should be cautious. Except for not revealing their identity, everything else is as normal. Don't make others suspicious for no reason." "Yes!" Xin Wenzhe felt that he should be able to arrive safely in this way.Is it wet ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After walking for several days, Su An came to report: "Master, Xin  Qilang and his group have been behaving well these days, and there's nothing wrong with it! " "It's best if we get along well with each other. As long as they behave, I don't mind escorting them for a while," Lin Zhao asked, feeling a little more relieved, but still wary.  : "How will we change our journey next?" "We are going out of Dashanguan and heading west to Qinzhou (near the river today). We can go north from here, go northwest, and then go to Huangshui after arriving in Lanzhou! But this year's  The autumn floods of the Yellow River come late, and it is raining continuously in Lanzhou now, and the roads are muddy, so the journey will inevitably be delayed." Su An read out the results of the exploration guide and Qin Feng's roadside troops, and the situation seemed unfavorable.  "And there is news that General Li Fugui on Huanqing Road seems to be in conflict with Xixia. Lanzhou may not be safe!" "The trip is blocked" Lin Zhao immediately fell silent. The last thing he wanted was this situation.  .  You must know that Hehuang and Tubo are on the plateau. It is not yet August, and the weather has already started to get colder, and it will start to become severely cold in the future.  " Passing through Lanzhou is inherently a detour and a waste of time. If we delay due to weather and unrest on the border, we won't know when we will arrive at Qingtang City.  In the severe winter, hundreds of people will have a very uncomfortable life on the plateau.  Especially when I'm on the road, it's even more miserable.  If you add altitude sickness.  The situation will only get worse.  His return was bound to be delayed. Lin Zhao had always thought of leaving early and returning early.  Who wants to stay on the plateau to celebrate the New Year?  There are still some pretty beauties waiting at home!  "Is there any other way?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  "Yes!" Su An answered affirmatively and said: "You can go directly west through Hezhou, then go north along the Minshui River, pass through the hometown of Tuyuhun, and then enter Hehuang territory!" It seems to be a very convenient and most direct way.  Roads, but did not become the first choice.  Are there any problems with this?  Seeing Su An hesitate to speak, Lin Zhao's doubts became more intense.  "Bozhou, do you have any questions?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  Su An then said: "Hezhou is indeed in the hands of the Tubo people, but it is not in the hands of Dong Xiang, but in the hands of his eldest brother Xiang Xiang! His relationship with Dong Xiang is not very good!" The situation in the northwest is complicated.  The three powerful powers of Song Dynasty, Xixia and Tubo coexisted, which was quite complicated.  The actual situation is far more complicated than this.  So behind Xixia there are other tribes of Tubo, as well as the Uighur regime supported by Jiao Siluo and Dong Xiang's father and son.  In fact, the Tubo people disagreed internally, and the Hehuang generation alone was divided into three factions.  The reason also starts with the life experience of the previous generation Zampjiao Siluo.  Although Jiao Siluo is a descendant of Zanpu, he has noble blood.  But when he was young, he was exiled to Gaochang in the Western Regions.  He was just an inconspicuous child, and his life was very difficult.  Later, some Tubo people living in Gaochang discovered Jiao Si Luo.  And he had a strong interest in his noble identity, so he brought him back to Hehuang, the hometown of the Tubo people.  At that time, the Tibetan people in the Hehuang area were "racially dispersed" and "ununified". The Zonggecheng, Miaochuan, and Panluozhi regimes were not under each other's control and were conquering each other. They were in a state of civil strife.  At this time, Tubo is eager to have an outstanding leader emerge who can unify Tubo, improve the current chaotic situation, and restore Tubo's former strength and prosperity.  The appearance of Jiao Si Luo gave people hope. A big reason why Tubo declined was because of the struggle for the throne.  But for hundreds of years, the Tubo people have always insisted that Zampu and his descendants are the rulers of Tubo, and their noble bloodline can easily be accepted and recognized by the Tubo people.  Moreover, Tubo also believes in Buddhism, which has a great influence and power. Jiaosiluo's name means "son of Buddha", and he is regarded as a legitimate praise by the Tubo people of Hehuang generation.  The common people recognized and respected Jiao Si Luo, but the Tubo nobles who controlled the political power did not think so. Instead, they regarded Jiao Si Luo as a piece of cake.  So, a Tubo version of "holding the emperor hostage to order the princes" was staged.  At that time, Li Lizun, the leader of Zongge (now Pingan), and Wen Buqi, the leader of Miaochuan, abducted him by force and took him to Kuozhou, where they "legislated Wenfa" and honored him as Zanpu.  Soon, Li Lizun took Ji Siluo to Zongge City alone and married his daughter to Jiao Siluo.  The relationship between Jiao Siluo and Li Lizun is like that between Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and Cao Cao, and Li Lizun's daughter is like Empress Cao.  "It's just that Li Lizun doesn't have Cao Cao's ability and strength, and even his prestige is much lower.  Influenced by strong religious powerAfter that, the influence and prestige of Jiao Siluo's Zanpu noble bloodline were unprecedentedly high, far surpassing that of Li Lizun.  As Jiao Siluo grew older, especially after reaching adulthood, the contradiction between the young king and his powerful relatives and ministers became increasingly obvious.  AD, 1034 AD, the arrogant Li Lizun offended his two powerful neighbors, the Song Dynasty and Xixia, for some inappropriate actions.  As a result, Hehuang Tubo was in a very embarrassing and dangerous situation, which seriously damaged the interests of the local Tubo nobles and aroused strong dissatisfaction.  Although Jiao Siluo has been living among the people in the Western Region since he was a child, he is extremely smart. He has also inherited the Zanpu family's superb political IQ, and his skills are not ordinary.  He knows how to seize the opportunity. After discovering Li Lizun's very passive situation, Jiao Siluo keenly realized that this was a good opportunity to regain power.  So Jiao Siluo launched a coup at the right time. With the support of many Tibetan nobles, Zampu finally regained power and restored his former supreme authority.  As for Li Lizun, he was submerged in the long river of history and disappeared.  Li Lizun was defeated, but his daughter and two grandchildren were also implicated.  Jiao Si Luo married his daughter under Li Lizun's pressure.  That would frighten Li Lizun's strength and oppression.  and necessary political needs.  You have to deal with it at least.  She pretended to dote on Li's daughter and gave birth to two sons.  Now that Li Lizun is no longer the same as before, he has suffered a complete defeat. The resentment that had been suppressed in Jiao Siluo's heart burst out together, and then he vented his anger on his wife and two sons.  At the same time, Jiao Siluo married another woman, Mrs. Qiao.  "Compared to Li Lizun's daughter who is strong and domineering, Mrs. Qiao is a gentle and virtuous woman, and very smart.  Therefore, he won the favor of Jiao Siluo, and later gave birth to a child for Mrs. Qiao, the third son Dong Fei!  As a result, the status of the two sons born by Li Lizun's daughter, Xiangxiang and Moxianjiao, immediately declined and became a bit embarrassing.  After Zuosiluo moved the capital west from Miaochuan to Qingtang City (today's Xining), he expelled Li Lizun's daughter Li as a nun, and put Li's two sons, Xiang Xiang and Mo Xianjiao, under house arrest in Kuo  state.  Later, Jiao Siluo worked hard to restore relations with the Song Dynasty. He followed the practice of Tubo Zanpu to address the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, calling the emperor of the Song Dynasty uncle the emperor. The Song Dynasty also named him the military governor of Baoshun and the military governor of Hexi.  He held the same position and formed an alliance with the Song Dynasty.  Work together to deal with the powerful Xixia.  In 1036 AD, Li Yuanhao, king of Xixia, launched an army to attack Qingtang.  He was defeated by Jiao Siluo and captured his coach Sunuer alive.  Yuan Hao became angry and personally supervised the army to attack Hehuang, but was defeated again by Xi Siluo.  "Of course, I will defeat Yuan Hao with several strange tricks." He did not dare to violate the situation easily.  The success of the Allied Song Dynasty in resisting the Xia greatly boosted the reputation of the Susiluo tribe. All the tribes in Helong gathered under his command and became very powerful, with an area of ??more than 3,000 miles and a population of more than one million households.  Xixia was also afraid of it. Tubo seemed to have regained its former strength, and the reputation and status of Qingtang City in the northwest area was rapidly rising. It even opened up a route through Qingtang City in Hehuang and Qinghai Lake to Gaochang in the Western Regions, making the Silk Road.  There is an extra channel on the road, which reduces the importance of the original Silk Road under Xixia's control. You must know that although Xixia's land is large, most of it is desert and grassland, and it belongs to nomadic people. The economic situation of the entire country is not very good.  . Relying heavily on the trade routes in the Western Regions, Jiao Siluo's move can be said to be a blow to the bottom. Li Yuanhao was furious and began to find other ways to deal with Jiao Siluo when he could not gain military advantage.  Si Luo achieved great success in economic and military means, and his energy was bound to be scattered, and he gradually neglected the supervision of Li, Xiang Xiang and Mo Xiangjiao. When Si Siluo and Li Yuanhao competed in the Battle of Lanzhou, his two  His two sons, Xiangzhen and Mozhenjiao, got in touch with the remaining forces of Li Lizun's party. Taking advantage of their father's lack of attention, they picked up their mother and then rushed to Zongge City, Li Lizun's base at that time.  Zongge's city was occupied by the people, while Xiangzhen lived in the niche valley of Hezhou. They both occupied one side. The remaining power in the hands of the two sons was not small. After Jiao Siluo discovered the problem, he was already powerless.  Although he could send troops to annihilate his two sons, it would inevitably cause internal instability in Hehuang and Tubo. At that time, he was at war with Xixia, and he really couldn't spare any effort.  His son, the poisonous tiger will not eat his son, and Jiao Siluo did not want father and son to kill each other, so he completely forced his son to go all the way. Therefore, even though the area occupied by Mo Xiang Jiao and Xi Xia was too close to the Song Dynasty and Xixia, they were trapped.  It is difficult to survive between these two powerful forces. Although their strength is far different from that of his father, it is difficult to compete.But because of his father's kindness for a year, he was proud to be saved and took the opportunity to gain a firm foothold.  Li Yuanhao finally found an opportunity. The murder of father and son was undoubtedly the cruelest revenge on Jiao Si Luo. He did not miss this golden opportunity and gave Blind Felt and Mo Fe Jiao the support they needed to establish themselves.  Therefore, the Gusiluo Kingdom was divided into three divisions: Moxijiao, Blind Feeling, and Guosiluo Headquarters.  It was okay when Jiao Siluo was alive. In any case, Mo Xiang Jiao and Xiang Xiang had to worry about their father's existence.  However, after the death of Jiao Siluo, Dong Xiang took over. Mo Xiangjiao and Xiang Xiang were not so convinced, and the conflicts between the brothers began to intensify.  For Mo Xiangjiao and Xiang Xiang, Dong Xiang¡¯s mother, Mrs. Qiao, had robbed her of her mother¡¯s position and the position of Zanpu that should have belonged to her brother.  Especially Xianzang, the eldest son who occupied Hezhou, was even more angry.  ¡°In short, Dong Xiang¡¯s mother and son took away everything that should belong to them. How could Mo Xiangjiao and Xiang Xiang swallow this sigh of relief?  Conflicts and frictions between brothers have always existed.  If it was because Xiang Xiang only had land in Hezhou and was weak, and Dong Xiang's opponents would have already sent troops to Qingtang City.  Regarding this situation, the Song Dynasty's attitude was very ambiguous.  Although the father and son Jiao Siluo and Dong Xiang have been canonized all the time, and their help is needed to deal with Xixia.  "But the Song Dynasty did not want Hehuang and Tubo to be too powerful. Having a Liao Kingdom and Xixia was enough to give people a headache.  If there was another powerful Tubo, the Song Dynasty's northwest border would no longer have peace.  Hehuang and Tubo have been keeping Xixia in check, which has caused a headache for the Dangxiang people. Naturally, they are happy to see this kind of split within them.  Originally, all parties were happy to see the situation come to fruition, but now it had a considerable impact on Lin Zhao!  Xiang Xiang did not dare to start a war with his younger brother Dong Xiang, but it was perfectly fine to make some small moves.  Now that the Song Dynasty is on a mission to Qingtang City, the delegation to celebrate Dong Xiang's birthday will pass through Hezhou. What will Blind Xiang think?  Could he let the Song Dynasty envoy pass by so calmly?  Lin Zhao had to think more and worry about this!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 216 Test

    "Qilang, how have you been along the way? Are you adaptable to the climate in the northwest?" Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe asked softly as they rode side by side.  Xin Wenzhe was always so polite, he held his hands and smiled and said: "Thank you, Dr. Lin, for taking care of me. Everything is fine. As for the climate in the northwest, although I haven't touched it much, I have been accustomed to it because I grew up in Guanzhong and is close to the northwest!" "Get used to it!  That¡¯s fine. It¡¯s not easy for you to travel to the Western Regions at such a young age to work on your family¡¯s business!¡±  Although it was considered an adult in ancient times, there were still only a few people who traveled far and wide to do big business.  Test!  This was Xin Wenzhe's first reaction!  Traveling with the envoys so unexpectedly would inevitably arouse suspicion. It is normal for Lin Zhao to react like this.  Xin Wenzhe was not surprised at all, but because he had no ill intentions, he felt calm and had nothing to worry about.  Xin Wenzhe said: "There are only two men in the eldest house, me and my eldest brother. We are not very popular, and several other houses are coveting the power of the eldest house. This matter is very important to my eldest brother. The eldest brother needs to stay in Chang'an to take charge of the overall situation and go west.  I can only handle the transportation." Within a large family, it is common for each house to fight.  Especially when the population is not strong and the prestige and control over the family are insufficient, such problems are more likely to occur.  From Xin Wenzhe's words, we can know that they may be in such a situation now.  If this is the case, then his behavior of venturing to the Western Regions alone at such a young age is completely understandable.  What Xin Wenzhe said made sense, and was both true and false. Lin Zhao was doubtful.  Seems like a very reasonable explanation.  First of all, it is based on the fact that the people in front of you are indeed Chang'an Xin's family.  Lin Zhao turned back and looked at Xin Wenzhe.  Dressed in men's clothing.  Very handsome, if he were a woman, he would be more beautiful.  After leaving Dashan Pass and entering the northwest, the wind and sand became increasingly strong, and many people were left disgraced.  Xin Wenzhe seems to be an exception. His clothes are clean, his head and face are clean and dust-free, and he looks very neat and tidy.  Be in high spirits.  She is as clean as a woman. Looking at her red eyes and fair skin, she really looks like a woman.  It¡¯s just that there seems to be a special kind of fortitude in her appearance and expression, and it doesn¡¯t look like a woman¡¯s style.  The most important thing is that among the team of hundreds of people, they are all grown men.  If a woman sneaks in, there will be many problems in life that cannot be solved.  Xin Wenzhe could be so relaxed and live a normal life for more than ten days, and he really couldn't find any flaws!  "Qilang is well done. He took on a big responsibility at a young age and took care of his brother's worries. He dared to venture into the Western Regions alone. His courage is also extraordinary." Lin Zhao praised casually.  Xin Wenzhe said with a smile: "Mr. Lin is ridiculous. In front of you, my humble tricks are really not worth mentioning. Among the doctors who were in the weak years of the Song Dynasty, I am afraid that you are the first, right? I am the doctor who came before you.  All kinds of deeds are world-famous and extraordinary" "Do you know me?" Lin Zhao was suddenly curious and asked hurriedly.  Uh Xin Wenzhe's expression was slightly stagnant, but he regained his previous calmness in just a moment, and said easily: "Because of the family business, he has many connections with the Ouchi court, so he has heard about Dr. Lin's deeds.  . And Mr. Lin, you are also a businessman. You are really admirable for your achievements. You can be said to be a role model for me!" "Once upon a time, you could become someone else's idol?  Lin Zhao felt a little arrogant for a moment!  Xin Wenzhe's explanation seems to have good reasons.  In the Song Dynasty, although commerce was prosperous, the social status of merchants was not very high. There were few outliers like Lin Zhao in the world, and they were talked about by merchants all over the world. It is reasonable for the sons of merchants to envy and worship them. It can be said that  Pass.  "Qilang said that, I feel a little embarrassed!" Lin Zhao chuckled.  Xin Wenzhe also smiled and said: "Mr. Lin is too humble. You deserve your name and deserve it!" "Haha, thank you for the compliment!" "By the way, Dr. Lin, why are you here today?  ?" Xin Wenzhe felt that Lin Zhao could not come to him just for a chat.  "Oh, right!" Lin Zhao seemed to suddenly realize it and said, "Does Qilang have to go to Lanzhou?" Xin Wenzhe suddenly became tense and asked, "But what happened?" Lin Zhao said: "To be honest, Lanzhou  The autumn rain there is continuous and the road is muddy and difficult to travel. Moreover, the Xixia people seem to be uneasy. General Li Fugui on Huanqing Road is confronting them. If we take a detour to the north, we are afraid that it will delay our journey.  Going forward, the weather will get colder, so we have to go back quickly!¡± ¡°What does Mr. Lin mean?¡± When he heard the keywords such as Huanqing Road, Li Fugui, Xixia, and LanzhouAt this moment, a strange look appeared in Xin Wenzhe's eyes, but it just flashed past.  He already roughly understood the meaning of Lin Zhao's words. Now he wanted to know Lin Zhao's next arrangements, which also related to his own itinerary Lin Zhao said: "Change, in order to save time, we decided to change the route and go directly west.  Passing through Hezhou, then heading northwest along the Min River, directly to the coast of Huangshui River!" After careful consideration and consideration, Lin Zhao and Su An, as well as the accompanying officials and guides, decided to pass through Hezhou.  The distance in a straight line is short, not to mention it is a helpless choice.  As for the blind felt in Hezhou, they are not very worried.  Although he was sent as an envoy to Hehuang Qingtang City, Xiangzhan might be dissatisfied, unwelcome or even uncooperative, but he might not dare to do anything to the envoy from the Song Dynasty!  After all, he is an angel from the Kingdom of Heaven, and behind him is the powerful Song Dynasty. Living next to him, he should know the consequences of offending this powerful neighbor!  What¡¯s more, he also paid tribute to the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty also recognized his status and even named him the training envoy of the Chengzhou regiment.  Nominally speaking, Xiang Xiang was a minister of the Song Dynasty.  Then he wouldn't dare to do anything to the Song Dynasty envoy easily?  Otherwise, it would be an open rebellion and an enemy of the Song Dynasty. It is self-evident how serious the consequences would be.  Xiang Zhan would never be so confused as to dare to joke with the territory of Hezhou and the lives of his whole family.  Therefore, it is possible to pass through Hezhou.  Lin Zhao had already sent people to inquire about the news.  That¡¯s why.  Lin Zhaocai found Xin Wenzhe.  First, it is to fulfill the obligation to inform.  He was going to change the route and let Xin Wenzhe and others make other plans earlier.  Secondly, it can be regarded as a test!  Although Xin Wenzhe and others are well behaved, people can't help but feel a little confused about their identities.  However, the other party acted impeccably, or had a clear conscience, so he did not find any problems.  "Changed to Hezhou?" Xin Wenzhe was obviously a little surprised. This was something he had not expected.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, I heard you mention it before. It seems that you have to go to Hehuang via Lanzhou, but now Hehuang is definitely going to go, but Lanzhou may not go. So, after thinking about it, I still have to  Let me tell you, you should make plans early so as not to delay things!" Xin Wenzhe said thoughtfully: "I originally planned to try to contact the Tibetan merchants after arriving in Lanzhou. If that doesn't work, I will eventually go to Hehuang.  In this situation, I think we should go to Hehuang with Dr. Lin! To be honest, it may be difficult for us to reach Lanzhou safely in the near future!  The mission was often harassed by horse bandits.  Fortunately, because the mission has 500 forbidden troops with strong combat capabilities, they are not easily provoked by ordinary people, so everything is safe.  ¡° If there are only a dozen or so people alone, it is really not easy to get to Lanzhou safely and unharmed. You can imagine how difficult it is.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Well, in that case, Qi Lang will change the route with us through Hezhou and go to Tubo!" "Okay, thank you very much, Lang Zhong!" Xin Wenzhe expressed his gratitude with a smile on his face.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Young Master, are they going to Hezhou with us?" Su An  Looking at Xin Wenzhe's retreating figure, I couldn't help but feel worried.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao was still a little confused about Xin Wenzhe's persistence.  Although the reason for seeking asylum is very good, his persistence still makes people somewhat suspicious.  "By the way, sir, there is a reply from Hezhou. They agree to our transit and can also provide necessary supplies!" Su An immediately handed over an official document.  When they decided to change the route, they sent a scouting horse to Hezhou to inform Xianzhan of the situation.  Now the news is sent back in time, and Xiangzhan agrees to cross the border.  This result is expected, after all, as a weak Tubo leader who was canonized by the Song Dynasty.  Blind felt did not have the strength and courage to challenge the Song Dynasty, so he had no other choice.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Very good, but forget about material supplies. As long as we can pass through Hezhou smoothly, it will be good. As for other things, we don't have to think too much. And we must pass quickly to avoid long nights and dreams." "Yes!" "  Also, keep an eye on them. If they don't leave, we'll have to be more careful!" Lin Zhao looked at Xin Wenzhe and others behind the team and couldn't help but sigh: "Hospitality is a good thing, but sometimes it can be troublesome!"  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "What? Are they going to change the route to Hezhou?" After Achang heard the news,  Also quite surprised.  Xin Wenzhe said: "Yes, it is said that it is because of the continuous autumn rain in Lanzhou, and Li Fugui seems to be making some moves there and is confronting the Xixia people." "If you don't go to Lanzhou, you have to go straight to Lanzhou.Take him to Hehuang" Achang was really helpless. Going west was already a risk. In the original plan, it was best to go to Lanzhou to solve the problem, but now  , the Tubo people are not willing to go there, so we still have to go to Huangshui ourselves.  "    "All right!  Achang was also helpless and worried: "Is it safe just passing through Hezhou?"  Brothers Xiang Xiang and Dong Xiang were fighting to the death. How could they easily let the envoy pass through?  " "This is not something we can worry about!  Xin Wenzhe shook his head and said: "Since they dare to change the route, it proves that they are absolutely sure!"  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hezhou, niche valley, this is where the main force of Blind Felt is located.  The top tents are put up and connected together, which vaguely shows the prosperity of Hezhou. Although Hezhou is sandwiched between Tubo, Song Dynasty and Xixia, there is little room for development, but it also has unique conditions.  They used Xiang Xiang to contain Dong Xiang, so they all acquiesced to his existence, and even gave him a certain amount of help. Dong Xiang also took into account some brotherly feelings, and at the same time, he also had some military strategic considerations.  . Hezhou can be used as a buffer zone between Hehuang Tubo and the Song Dynasty and Xixia. It is for this reason that all parties have acquiesced in the existence and gradual development of Hezhou, allowing Xiangxiang to gain a foothold here.  To say that it is powerful, it is still far away! In fact, Hezhou originally had a city, but Xiangzhan seemed to be more accustomed to the life on the grassland, so he chose a wild place to camp, which was a good time for hunting.  It¡¯s a great time. ¡°Chief.  We got very important news from Central Plains!  "There must be a dozen strong men standing in front of them. If Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe were present, they would definitely recognize that they were the rough men who drew their swords at the Anyuan Inn. However, they were all respectful and capable.  A lot. In front of them, a tall and powerful man, about fifty or sixty years old, had a big beard that took up almost half of his face, but he had a pair of rough eyes.  God, he has a strong body and a strong body. This man is the eldest son of Jiao Siluo, the leader of the Tubo people in Hezhou. At this time, he just put down a piece of roasted golden lamb leg.  The big man wiped his beard full of oil stains before asking: "What news did you bring back from Central Plains?  " "Go back to the leader, I'm afraid the situation may be very unfavorable to us!  "    "What's wrong?  What happened?  "Xianzhan squinted his eyes and asked. "A rough man said: "We got news from Fengxiang of the Song Dynasty. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty sent envoys to Qingtang City this time.  " "What's so surprising? Isn't it often the case?  "Xianzhan didn't seem to take it seriously. "This time is different from the past. It is said that the Song Dynasty was anxious because Xixia wanted to marry Dong Zhan's son.  Send envoys to contact Dong Xiang and win him over to side with the Song Dynasty to defend and contain Xixia together!  " Xiangzhen knew this very well. The Song Dynasty's strategy had always been this, to win over the Tubo people in order to contain Xixia from behind. " There is no definite relationship between the tribes in the northwest state at all. It is all a combination of interests and  Exchange. Xixia just submitted a letter to the Song Dynasty some time ago, continued to profess vassalage, restored Han rituals, and accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty. But now?  . But I don¡¯t know how the Song Dynasty will resolve it. In addition to considering the situation and its own advantages and disadvantages, Dong Xiang will rely on which side offers more favorable conditions! Alas, this originally had the advantage of having both sides.  , and everything on the Hehuang Plateau belonged to him, but now they were all taken away by Dong Xiang. Whenever he thought of this, Xiang Xiang clenched his fists tightly, and the rude man continued!  Said: "It is said that in order to win over Qingtang City, the Song Dynasty has promised Dong Fei to withdraw the canonization of you and send troops to deal with us" "What?"  "When Xiang Xiang heard this, he was immediately shocked and angry. The Song Dynasty actually wanted to send troops to deal with him? "It is said that it was Dong Xiang's condition. If the Song Dynasty did not agree, he would cooperate with Xixia.  Without Dong Xiang's restraint, Xixia would wholeheartedly deal with the Song Dynasty. This is an outcome that the Song people did not want to happen, so" "So they agreed?  " "Yes" Xiang Xiang suddenly felt uncomfortable. If this was the case, the consequences would be quite terrible. Surviving between three powerful forces is already difficult.?Only three people with different intentions managed to survive, and now No matter which side actually wants to take action, the pressure Hezhou is facing is unprecedented.  If the canonization is not recognized, first of all, there will be one less layer of protection for the title.  If another large army attacks the territory, the consequences will be even more disastrous.  Xiangzhan's heart suddenly became cold. This is definitely bad news, a bad news "Where did you get the news? Is it reliable?" Before Xiangzhan could speak, the mighty man who was almost thirty years old beside him asked.  This man's big eyes are piercing, and the depth seems to exude the light of wisdom. The whole person's demeanor is as brave as that of Xiang Zhan.  The resourcefulness and magnanimity are probably going to be improved to a higher level.  This man's name is Mu Zheng, and he is the eldest son of Blind Felt!  Mu Zheng was also shocked by the news, but he was more concerned about the reliability of the news!  "It is said to come from Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty. It is relatively reliable!" Because it is located in a dangerous area, Xiangzhan attaches great importance to collecting intelligence. In Fengxiang and even Chang'an of the Great Song Dynasty, there were secret posts responsible for collecting information.  There is information about the northwest.  "Son, what do you think?" Xiangzhan's eyes fell on Mu Zheng. He valued this smart son very much and loved him very much. He completely regarded him as his successor.  Mu Zheng said: "Father may not know yet. I just received the news that the Song Dynasty envoy sent a letter saying that he would pass through Hezhou!" "Crossing through Hezhou?" The rough man who reported the news suddenly said angrily.  : "They are really going too far!" "Humph, they are asking for death. Now that they are here, let them stay!" Mu Zheng shook his head and said: "Father, I always feel that there seems to be something weird in this. If Song envoy  If they really want to collude with Dong Zhan to deal with us, why do they still need to cross the border from Hezhou? Aren't they worried? " "It's not that they are not worried, but that they have no choice. It is said that the autumn rains in Lanzhou have continued and the river has swollen.  The road is difficult" "They are passing through Hezhou now, and they can also confuse us, and then launch a sudden attack when we are not prepared!" "Is this true?  Mu Zheng did not dare to jump to conclusions without any definite information.  Blind felt also frowned and ordered: "Son, you will be responsible for this matter. I hope you can handle it properly!" "Father, don't worry!" Mu Zheng nodded lightly, he knew that this was a kind of problem for him.  Responsibility is also a test.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 217: Mu Zheng

    Mu Zheng agreed readily and agreed to allow the Song Dynasty envoy to transit through Hezhou.  Not only that, but they also provide the necessary supplies and are ready for hospitality.  No matter what, Hezhou Tubo accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty, and my father's appointment as the training envoy of the Chengzhou regiment was not for nothing.  Since the angels of heaven are coming, even if they are using a way to fight against their own hostile forces, they cannot have the slightest complaint, at least not show it on the surface.  Hezhou is a corner of Tubo, and its strength is weak.  Fa¨¦iyou didn't have the strength to challenge the Song Dynasty, so he could only endure it.  Of course, all forbearance has only one purpose, and that is survival!  As for the news brought back from Fengxiang, Mu Zheng felt that it needed to be taken seriously, but he needed to be more cautious.  Whether the Song Dynasty really wants to be detrimental to itself remains to be confirmed.  The Song Dynasty had just appeased Xixia and started to use troops against Hezhou again. Isn't it too anxious?  What made Mu Zheng even more suspicious was Dong Felt's consideration and decision!  Let the Song Dynasty revoke the canonization, and then attack Hezhou with the Song Dynasty. Regarding this, Mu Zheng was doubtful and reserved.  Although there are conflicts between Hezhou and Qingtang City, they are of the same race after all. Even if their relationship is not harmonious, they are still brothers after all.  Internal struggle, is it necessary to lure the wolf into the house?  Although Hezhou is small and quite remote, it is to some extent the eastern gateway of Hehuang and the buffer zone between the Song Dynasty.  If Hezhou and adjacent Xizhou were both occupied by the Song Dynasty, the Song army's front would be directed towards Huangshui.  Although Hehuang and Tubo had good relations with the Song Dynasty, there were always only interests between countries and there could be no long-term friendship.  If the gate of Hehuang was opened, who knows that the Song Dynasty would not be coveting it.  Even if he is calm, there is a powerful enemy by his side.  There will also be a lot of pressure.  I'm afraid Dong Zhan will also have trouble sleeping and eating!  How can you allow others to snore next to your bed?  This is the wise saying of Song Taizu!  Mu Zheng didn¡¯t believe that Dong Xiang would be so stupid, unless after the capture of Hezhou, Dong Xiang sent people to occupy and guard it.  But could the Song Dynasty let go of the opportunity to drive a nail in the west?  There is nothing so cheap in the world.  Therefore, this matter is indeed a little weird.  But the news from Fengxiang was so conclusive, it was really embarrassing The only reasonable explanation might be that Dong Felt was under pressure from Mrs. Qiao.  Of course, it is also possible that Dong Fei was full of confidence or arrogant.  Want to reunify the entire Hehuang area.  It is precisely because of these messy relationships and possibilities that Mu Zheng is confused and uncertain about paying attention In short, this matter must be considered in the long term.  This matter is very important to Hezhou Tubo and to itself, so we must be cautious.  Lin Zhao was very cautious about such hospitality.  After all, Ni Qiang, the brother and sister between Hezhou Xiangzhen and Qingtang City Dongzhen, is in a state of hostility. It is entirely possible to dislike him or even hate him.  It feels a little uncharacteristic of them to be so polite now.  On the contrary, it made Lin Zhao a little nervous.  But, to save time.  Reaching Qingtang City as soon as possible, diversion is inevitable.  However, we need to pass through Hezhou as soon as possible to avoid long nights and dreams.  But there is always some gap between imagination and reality. After entering the Hezhou territory, Lin Zhao received the news.  On behalf of his father, Mu Zheng, the son of Xiangzhan, wanted to express his welcome and hospitality to the angels of heaven. Now he was already on the road and waiting for a banquet.  Lin Zhao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't expect Xiangzhan and his son to be so kind. It was really a surprise.  At the same time, I was also vaguely worried. Did Xiang Fei need to be so polite?  As the saying goes, there is no good feast, but I don¡¯t know what the situation is today?  Lin Zhao's eyes couldn't help but become a little more solemn.  Lin Zhao originally thought of refusing, and if necessary, he could even take a detour to avoid Mu Zheng and pass through Hezhou as soon as possible.  But since Mu Zheng had thought of entertaining Lin Zhao, how could he let him slip away so casually?  Therefore, he waited early at a strategic location fifty miles outside Hezhou City.  Not far from here is Yinchuanyi, which is the main road to Xixia.  It is also the only way to go west to Hehuang. To a certain extent, it can be said to be the eastern fortress of Hezhou.  Naturally, it is the eastern gateway of the entire Hehuang, and its strategic and transportation significance is very important.  Standing in front of the tent, Mu Zheng looked east from a distance and said, "Tashi, it's almost time for the Song Dynasty envoy to arrive, right?" "Yes, young leader, we just received a report from the horse expedition, so it's already less than thirty miles away."  Standing next to Mu Zheng was a young man, probably named Tashi, who seemed to be Mu Zheng's close aide.  "Well, since we are almost here, we can't be rude and send people to greet them! Also, prepare the things needed for the banquet immediately." Mu Zheng immediately gave an order.  "Yes!" While Tashi agreed, there seemed to be some confusion between his brows, and he hesitated to speak Although Mu Zheng did not look back, he was keenly aware of what was coming.With a strange look on his face, he said softly: "Ask whatever you want to ask!" Tashi then said: "Young leader, I don't understand. The people from the Song Dynasty are on a mission to Qingtang City to see Dong Xiang. We allow them to  Passing through is already the end of your kindness and righteousness, why do you still need to provide them with supplies, young leader, why do you come in person, greet them with such courtesy, and entertain them? We can just ignore them and let them pass. Most of the people in Hezhou City?  Everyone thinks so, why would the young leader" "Don't you have any ideas yourself?" Mu Zheng asked in a deep voice.  Zhaxi thought about it: "I think the young leader wanted to test the people of the Song Dynasty, but there are many ways to test people. There are other methods that can be used!" Mu Zheng shook his head and said: "Other methods are too roundabout.  And you can't find out the most authentic news. Only by having direct contact with the people of the Song Dynasty can you know what they want to do. Maybe you can see some clues! I heard that the Song Dynasty sent an envoy who was about twenty years old.  I'm even more curious and want to know" "The young leader's intention should be more than that, right?" Zhaxi has been following Mu Zheng for a long time. He knows that the young leader is an extremely wise person and always thinks carefully about things.  , the arrangements are thoughtful, the purpose is often not simple, and it is common to kill two birds with one stone.  How can the purpose of abolishing such a big Zhou Zhang this time be simple?  Mu Zheng sighed: "The Song Dynasty wants to cross the border. We have to agree to it. We can reluctantly let them pass and ignore them. This is a way of dealing with it. But at the same time, we can also be kind, entertain them politely, and give them gifts."  Anyway, the result is the same. They will go to Qingtang City after all. But the former seems that we are too stingy. What is the benefit of offending the Song Dynasty? It is better to be kind to each other and show the Song Dynasty what we should do.  Wouldn't it be better to be humble and show weakness to them? " His words seemed soft, but Mu Zheng's expression was particularly solemn, especially when he mentioned the word "humility", there was even more hatred in his eyes.  Interested, but also a little helpless at the same time!  "There is some truth in what the young leader said, but just like that, doesn't it seem that we are too weak, or even too" Some words are too direct, and Tashi dare not say them out Mu Zheng smiled coldly and said, "Isn't it too mean?  "Obviously, such a reaction or evaluation was completely expected by him.  Zhaxi hesitated and said: "Some people in Hezhou City said so" "Idiots are a group of self-righteous idiots!" Mu Zheng said: "People in the Song Dynasty have a saying: A man can bend and stretch There is also a military art in the Song Dynasty.  Strategy is called alienation" "What do you mean?" Tashi was confused and had no idea what the young leader was talking about.  Mu Zheng said slowly: "Hundreds of years ago in the Han Dynasty, there was a prince in the Central Plains named Cao Cao. He wanted to deal with Xiliang, the other two princes in our area, Ma Chao and Han Sui. If Ma Chao and Han Sui  It is very difficult for Cao Cao to win together, so he must find a way to divide the relationship between them. Do you know what method Cao Cao used?" "I don't know!" Tashi may have heard the local legend about Ma Chao,  But he knew very little about the long history of the Han family.  Mu Zheng smiled and said: "It's very simple. Every time Cao Cao meets Han Sui, they don't fight. They just reminisce and chat He never talks about war or surrender, and Han Sui doesn't make any promises But as time goes by,  Ma Chao began to wonder if there was some kind of alliance between Han Sui and Cao Cao, and the trust between them began to decline and cracks began to appearCao Cao achieved this without spending a single soldier, just using his words.  The desired effect" Zhaxi seemed to understand a little, and whispered: "What do you mean, young leader?" "Aren't the people from the Song Dynasty going to talk to Dong Xiang about how to deal with us?" Mu Zheng sneered: "We will do it.  As if he didn't know anything about it, he entertained the Song envoy well and maintained a good relationship with him. The closer the relationship was, the better. What would Dong Zhan think when the news reached Qingtang City?  We had a great conversation, can he rest assured? Can he still believe that the Song Dynasty will wholeheartedly help him deal with us? "Oh, so this is the purpose of the young leader!" Tashi suddenly realized this time.  Mu Zheng smiled and said: "Actually, it's just a kind of estrangement, a estrangement without trace. Many times, many things cannot be solved by force. It's not that you have to save face and suffer, you can just use your words for a while, but you have to use your brain.  "Remember, there are no permanent enemies in this world, and there are no permanent friends. Many times, no matter how unhappy you are, you have to endure it and smile at your enemies." Tashi couldn't help but smile.  ???, what the young leader said makes so much sense.  It seems that those Han Chinese books are really good things. I should read more and learn more in the future Mu Zheng said loudly: "If you understand, go and do your job well. Remember, welcome the Song Dynasty envoys with the most solemn etiquette."  " "Yes!" Zhaxi agreed simply, with an excited smile on his face.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 218: Stepping on Baicheng

    Mu Zheng was waiting on the road he had to pass, and Lin Zhao couldn't get around him, so he had no choice but to go to the banquet.  With the Song Dynasty as a strong backing, Lin Zhao believed that Mu Zheng would not dare to do anything to him.  Think about it from another angle, if Xianzang and his son want to deal with him, is it necessary to hold a banquet and wait so much trouble?  Wouldn't it be better to do it directly and take it by surprise?  So there should be no problem with safety.  Before we even arrived, there were Tibetan people waiting for us and using their most solemn etiquette to express their welcome.  Lin Zhao and Su An looked at each other, quite puzzled. Which song was Mu Zheng singing?  After all, he was going to Hehuang Qingtang City to visit his third uncle Dong Fei, who had a bad relationship with him.  It¡¯s understandable to host a banquet, but is it necessary to be so grand and grand?  The more this happened, the more uneasy Lin Zhao felt.  "Bozhou, let's take a few smart people with us and be on guard." Lin Zhao ordered: "There are also five hundred Forbidden Army soldiers who are not allowed to drink. They must be vigilant at all times and pay close attention to all aspects of the situation." In front of Su'an Province  The situation is serious, nod in agreement!  "The Chengzhou regiment training envoy Xinzhan ordered me to wait here to welcome the angel!" Tashi is not very smart in Chinese studies, but he can speak the Han language very smoothly.  After receiving Mu Zheng's instructions, he came over willingly to greet the Song Dynasty envoy, with a smile on his face and an even more humble and respectful demeanor.  I have to say, this guy's acting skills are quite good.  "Thank you!" Lin Zhao responded!  Zhaxi said respectfully: "Your Majesty, are you Mr. Lin?" "Yes!" "The regiment training has made you unwell, so you cannot come to greet Mr. Lin in person, so you have specially sent Chief Mu Zheng to greet you." Zhaxi said: "At this moment.  The young leader is holding a banquet in front of you. "I'm ready. Lead the way!" Lin Zhao responded. It's hard to say whether it's a flash of swords or a banquet.  At this moment, we must be very alert and be on guard.  After arriving, I realized that it was a false alarm. The huge camp had been properly arranged, with felt tents connected together, and it was quite large.  Flags were flying and Tibetan women were singing and dancing.  It was just a small fight before, but now it's a serious and grand welcome.  Lin Zhao saw a tall and powerful man walking over. He was probably less than thirty years old. Most of the men on the grassland looked rough and wild. It was common for them to look a little old.  I saw this man walking steadily, with bright eyes and a majestic appearance.  There seems to be a hint of elegance in his boldness, and his temperament is completely different from others.  "I, Mu Zheng, on behalf of my father, welcome the Angel of the Song Dynasty to Hezhou!" Mu Zheng said with a smile on his face: "The arrival of the angel will add beauty to the mountains and rivers of Hezhou. We are honored." Lin Zhao couldn't help but look moved, this Mu Zheng not only  Speak Chinese well.  And his literary talent and eloquence are very good.  Blind felt is lucky to have such an outstanding son.  "Young leader, you are so polite. We are passing through your land with magnificent mountains and rivers, pleasant scenery, and the young leader warmly entertains us. We are the ones who should be honored!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Young leader Han's words are good and he is quite literary!  "No, I just admire the culture of the upper country and have a little dabble in it. Compared with the scholars and talents in the Central Plains, it is far behind." Mu Zheng hurriedly declined modestly.  Among the Tubo people, Mu Zhengjiang is quite special.  He had read quite a few Han books, but his purpose was not to admire culture.  Mu Zheng feels that if you want to defeat an opponent, you must first understand him.  Reading was a way for him to understand the Song Dynasty.  Later, he discovered that there were indeed many things worth learning in the Central Plains classics, such as the art of war and historical lessons.  Mu Zheng absorbed these things in time and used them for himself.  When Lin Zhao was observing the young leader of Hezhou, Mu Zheng was also sizing up Lin Zhao. It was said that the envoy of the Song Dynasty was very young, and he didn't take it seriously. Only after meeting him did he find out that it was true.  Even beyond imagination, but he did not look down on Lin Zhao because of his age.  Hehuang and Tubo were of great significance to the military strategy of the Song Dynasty, and the exchanges of envoys between them were even more crucial.  Especially this time, Xixia was involved and there were rumors of marriage, so the Song Dynasty needed to be even more cautious.  Naturally, envoys should not be careless. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty dared to send such a weak young man as an envoy, which shows that this person must not be simple.  "Mr. Lin, the wine is ready, please!" Mu Zheng's attitude was quite polite.  "Thank you very much!" Lin Zhao then stood up and dismounted.  When Mu Zheng saw Lin Zhao's mount, he couldn't help but be surprised and said: "Mr. Lin's mount is a rare and famous horse. I didn't expect that the Central Plains could produce such a divine horse!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel hot on his face.  Ma, I don¡¯t have to go to the Tubo Plateau so hard.  Smiling and shaking his head, he said: "Very?, this horse was a gift from Yelu Jun, the crown prince of the Liao Kingdom, and came from the northern grasslands!  " Mu Zheng naturally knows what the situation of raising horses in the Central Plains is. There is no need to show off on this matter, so as not to be laughed at behind his back. " Sure enough, Mu Zheng nodded lightly, with an expression of understanding. But  At the same time, he also admired Lin Zhao a little more. The fact that the Crown Prince of Liao took the initiative to present such a divine horse showed that Lin Zhao's ability and dignity were indeed extraordinary, and Mu Zheng's vigilance and importance also followed.  Improved a few points. Lin Zhao and Mu Zheng walked in front, while Su An followed with several elite soldiers to protect Lin Zhao's safety. As for the other 500 soldiers, they were strictly prohibited from drinking and were on guard.  Although there were only about 200 Tibetan soldiers inside and outside the camp, who knew if there were any ambushes or something like that? After arriving at the central camp, Lin Zhao clearly felt the grandeur of the Mu Zheng and the richness of the banquet.  In addition, Mu Zheng also specially hired a Han chef from Hezhou. Although the food he prepared was still not ideal, the kindness was very rare. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to be able to eat Central Plains cuisine in Hezhou, Young Leader.  Take the trouble!  "Lin Zhao cupped his hands and thanked him. "Everywhere, everything should be done. It's just that the northwest is short of supplies and food preparations are insufficient. It is far from the Central Plains. Lieutenant General Lin, please use some!  "    "very good already!  People must know how to be satisfied. Lin Zhao is already very satisfied with this arrangement. Mu Zheng said: "I heard that there is a Han chef in Xizhou who has superb cooking skills."  If Dr. Lin could stay in Hezhou for a few more days.  It's not too late to come over.  It's just that Dr. Lin has a mission.  I'm afraid I can't delay itbut when the mission returns to Hezhou, I will definitely be able to serve authentic Central Plains dishes to Dr. Lin.  " Testing! Lin Zhao knew that Xiangzhan and his son would not treat him so hospitably for no reason. There must be a purpose. The first one must be a test. The envoys of the Song Dynasty passed through Hezhou on their mission to Hehuang. It would be strange if Xiangzhan was not nervous.  Furthermore, Lin Zhao felt that Xiang Zhan and Mu Zheng and his son were trying to express their good will to the Song Dynasty. As for Mu Zheng's plan to alienate him, Lin Zhao had no idea about the so-called joint attack on Hezhou, so naturally he would not have thought of it.  So much. ¡°Yes!  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "It is Mrs. Qiao's birthday, and I have been sent by Your Majesty to celebrate Mrs. Qiao's birthday!"  We have been delayed for a while on the way, and we are pressed for time. Otherwise, we really want to stay in Hezhou for a while.  " After Lin Zhao finished speaking, he kept paying attention to Mu Zheng's expression. Mu Zheng said solemnly: "Logically speaking, I should address Mrs. Qiao as grandmother, but it's just my relationship with my third uncle It's not convenient for me to go to Qingtang City to celebrate my birthday.  Please also ask Dr. Lin to send my greetings.  " "Okay, I will bring it to you!  "Mu Zheng's attitude made Lin Zhao a little surprised! Mu Zheng whispered; "The grudge between father and third uncle.  As a junior, it¡¯s not convenient for me to intervene But we are all ministers of the Song Dynasty, so we just have to abide by our duties as ministers" There is a big twist before and after one sentence. It seems that the preface and the follower are inconsistent. But Lin Zhao understood it clearly.  , Mu Zheng was expressing his feelings to himself and the Song Dynasty: "Young leader is very wise" A tribe that is willing to surrender to the Song Dynasty naturally needs to be gentle and gentle, and it is easy for people to be calm. Lin Zhao is just.  By passing through Hezhou, he had no plans against Xiang Zheng and Mu Zheng and his son, so he behaved freely and had a pleasant conversation with Mu Zheng ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Inside the camp, Lin Zhao and Mu Zheng were drinking and talking. Outside the camp, Xin Wenzhe was bored. Even though he had the reputation of being an imperial merchant, he was just a businessman from beginning to end.  Just traveling together and accepting the protection of the mission, naturally he was not qualified to attend the banquet with Lin Zhao. He changed the route to Hezhou and went directly to Hehuang. Now all he could think about was how to behave in the tent after arriving in Huangshui.  He had been there for too long and wanted to go out and relax Of course, he didn't dare to walk around the Tibetan territory easily. He just walked around within the control area of ??the Song Dynasty's imperial army to breathe some fresh air and relax a little.  His mood Xin Wenzhe never imagined that just like that, he would get into trouble! He didn¡¯t notice that there were a few Tibetan men looking at him in the distance! ¡°Isn¡¯t this the sissy pretty boy I met in Dashanguan!  " "Humph, that day in Dashanguan, it was their territory, and we suffered a loss. I will always remember this account!  " "Hezhou is our territory, and he dared to come" These were the same rough men who had a conflict with Xin Wenzhe at the Anyuan Inn in Dashanguan. Their identities were the subordinates of Tubo Xianzhe in Hezhou.  . On weekdaysPretending to be a merchant, he traveled to Fengxiang and Chang'an to inquire about news.  Because they got important information that day and thought that the leader would be rewarded, everyone was very excited.  After being arrogant and proud at Dashan Pass, he had a conflict with Xin Wenzhe, and then suffered a loss.  After that, I originally wanted to take revenge, but I was anxious to bring the information back to Hezhou, so I had no choice but to swallow this breath and put the overall situation first.  Unexpectedly, I saw Xin Wenzhe again here today, and the anger in the hearts of the Tubo men was once again ignited "But he is a member of the Song Dynasty envoy. Even if we want to retaliate, we can't do it The young leader must be  I won't agree." "Look at what the young leader did. He talked down to the people of the Song Dynasty. How can he have the backbone of our Tibetan people? How can he look like the son of a blind man?"  , We can't do this. We were angry at Dashanguan, and now we have to be humble and swallow our anger on our own territory? " "But no matter what, Young Leader Mu Zheng is still the son of Mr. Xinzhen, if we act rashly.  , If he knows, we will definitely be punished." "Why should we let him know? We just don't do it here." "Aren't we just afraid of being accused of neglecting the mission elsewhere?  That¡¯s it.¡± ¡°Yes, we can do it on the upper reaches of the Min River, close to Hehuang and Xixia. Where is the situation of being indifferent, who can tell clearly if something goes wrong?¡± ¡°I just need to teach this arrogant pretty boy a lesson.  There is no need to conflict with the entire Song Dynasty envoy" Xin Wenzhe stood on the grass alone, bathing in the autumn sunshine, thinking about something.  Little did he know that danger was quietly approaching him ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mission only stayed for one day. Although Mu Zheng repeatedly asked to stay,  Lin Zhao still insisted on leaving.  Mu Zheng didn't have much to say, so he had to send the envoy off respectfully, and he himself saw them off twenty miles away.  Also riding a white horse, riding alongside Lin Zhao.  "Mr. Lin, have a good journey. When you return, come to Pangen, Hezhou!" Mu Zheng said goodbye to Lin Zhao warmly.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Of course, thank you young leader for your warm hospitality!" After saying goodbye, he left with the envoy. Although it was a peaceful day and night, Hezhou was not a peaceful place after all, so he left as soon as possible.  good.  After talking with Mu Zheng, I already understood some things.  Mu Zheng must have gotten the answer he wanted from himself!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Young leader, what was the result of the test?" Tashi quietly walked up behind him and asked softly.  Mu Zheng said: "The Song Dynasty does not seem to have any intention to deal with us, at least it has not been seen from Dr. Lin" "That's good!" "Humph!" Mu Zheng seemed to smile bitterly: "It's hard to say, maybe.  His acting skills are too high, or he doesn't know these things at all and is kept in the dark" "Then what should we do?" The smile that just appeared on Tashi's face disappeared in an instant.  "We do need to make some preparations!" Mu Zheng thought for a while and said: "The place where we camp is very important. It is a strategic location and the gateway to Hezhou. We must gather people immediately to build a city here!" "City?"  "Yes, but the size of the city does not need to be too large, nor does it need to house too many people. But it must be absolutely strong. What I need is a fortress that can be defended!" Mu Zheng's words were very firm.  "Yes!" Zhaxi already understood what the young leader meant and asked, "Then how to name this city?" Mu Zheng lowered his head and saw the snow-white horse hooves stepping on the ground, and remembered that Lin Zhao was also riding a white horse.  , then ordered: "Let's call it Tabaicheng!" At the same time, a thought came to Mu Zheng's mind. After saying goodbye to Lin Zhao in Tabaicheng today, will we see each other here again in the future?  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 219: Males and Females Can Be Distinguished

    In Bianjing, the wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful, and the autumn air is crisp.  Chai Minyan supported Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, for a walk in the imperial garden.  After a period of treatment, Zhao Fukang's mood improved a lot. Coupled with Chai Minyan's rejuvenating medical skills, Zhao Fukang's physical condition was much better than before.  Regarding this, the Empress Dowager Cao and Zhaojie Dowager Miao were both overjoyed. Unexpectedly, the imperial doctor was helpless and their daughter, who was about to run out of oil, actually began to improve. Both her body and mentality were much better.  There are signs of recovery.  Most importantly, Princess Fukang, who used to only know how to immerse herself in sadness, is now finally willing to stand up and start to care about the lives of the two mothers.  This is undoubtedly a major progress, which shows that she has begun to consider others in her heart and has learned to care, which makes the two ancestors extremely happy.  I was even more impressed and grateful to the medical girl Chai Minyan, and the courtesy was naturally even more grand.  Chai Minyan stayed in the palace and continued to take care of Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu, until she recovered.  Chai Minyan knew very well that the eldest princess had more heart problems than illness, so she always focused on enlightening her.  When the weather is nice, I will take the princess out to relax!  "Princess, there are actually many things in life that are worthy of our care. Have you discovered it? Are the Queen Mother and the Dowager Princess in a good mood recently? That's because of your filial piety and concern, Princess" Zhao Fukang said softly: "Yes.  Ah, I ignored all of this before. As a woman, it¡¯s really unfilial!¡±¡­ ¡°In fact, there is a lot of beauty in life, but we just didn¡¯t notice it, such as the flowers and even the fallen leaves in the imperial garden.  " Zhao Fukang is still a little pessimistic in his heart.  I couldn't help but sigh: "No matter how gorgeous the flowers bloom, they will eventually wither. No matter how lush the leaves are, they will eventually wither" "It is true, but has the princess ever heard a sentence: Falling red is not a heartless thing.  Turning into spring mud will protect the flowers!" Chai Minyan explained: "Falling flowers and leaves will eventually return to their origins and rejuvenate themselves" "Falling red is not a heartless thing, turning into spring mud will protect the flowers!" Zhao Fukang murmured to himself.  , recited these two poems in a low voice, seemed to be deeply moved, and asked: "Who wrote this? Why haven't you heard of it before?" "This is Lin Zhao's work!" Chai Minyan's face changed at the mention of this name.  I can't help but feel a little shy.  Zhao Fukang smiled softly: "Oh, no wonder? He is so talented and profound. The most important thing is that we talented women remember it so clearly!" Recently, one of Zhao Fukang's great pleasures is to make fun of Chai Minyan.  It seems that in this way, the memory of Liang Huaiji can be relieved in my heart.  The mood can be relieved a little Chai Minyan whispered: "Princess" "Okay, okay. I won't say anything anymore!" Zhao Fukang smiled softly, and as soon as he turned a corner, he met a hot-tempered chamberlain.  , and almost collided with it!  "Why are you so panicked? You are walking so carelessly!" Zhao Fukang was very unhappy and scolded him in a low voice.  Seeing that Zhao Fukang had almost bumped into him, the chamberlain was horrified and bowed and said: "My eldest princess, please forgive me. The official is in a hurry to get something, so I am in a hurry" "Is the official losing his temper again?" Zhao Fukang said.  I know this nephew very well. Zhao Xu is usually fine and behaves very gently in front of the ministers.  Although he turned his back on the ministers, he often lost his temper in the palace, and the chamberlains and maids often suffered for this.  "Yes, I heard that something happened to Xixia or Tubo. Zheng Longyan will be furious" As soon as the words came out, the servant realized that he had talked too much, and hurriedly accused him and left.  Something happened to Tubo?  He is on a mission there, is there any danger?  Upon hearing this, Chai Minyan immediately became nervous!  "See? If you still don't admit it, you are worried about it again, right?" Zhao Fukang saw Chai Minyan's expression and couldn't help but smile softly.  Immediately seeing the heavy concern and worry in Chai Minyan's eyes, her heart moved with envy, and she apologized and comforted: "Don't worry, nothing will happen. I just said it casually, I don't know what happened. Besides, he is so smart.  , I will definitely be able to handle it properly when encountering problems." As he spoke, Zhao Fukang could not help but think of that handsome face.  By the side of Jinming Pond, Zhao Fukang felt that Lin Zhao looked familiar, and now this feeling is getting stronger.  But where did I see it, I really can¡¯t remember it for a moment ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The weather in Bianjing is very good, Emperor  Zhao Xu was not in a good mood. The duplicitous Xixia people had just submitted a request for canonization, but in the blink of an eye, they started to make moves again.  News has just come from the front line that Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi sent an envoy to Qingtang City, win over Hehuang and Tubo to praise Pu Dongxiang.  Empress Dowager Liang of Xixia was even more generous. She was willing to give up her daughter, who was only a few years old, to enter into a marriage contract with Lin Bubi, Dong Fe's son.  Trying to establish an alliance with Tubo through marriage.  Subsequently, Xixia actually started to make moves in the border areas, and small frictions continued.  The guard of Huanqing Road and the governor of Gyeongju, Li Fugui, reported that the Xixia army had frequently invaded the Song Dynasty in recent times and built forts near the border, indicating that they had great intentions of sending troops to attack.  Li Fugui asked the Privy Council to send troops to fight back and stop him if necessary, and the court naturally agreed.  You can't just sit back and ignore the Xixia people's arrogance at home. It's best to attack them head on and make them retreat.  At the same time, force was also used to add some bargaining chips and support to diplomacy. Lin Zhao, who was envoy to Hehuang and Tubo, would definitely compete with the Xixia envoys. Zhao Xu felt that he should indirectly provide some support.  The only thing is that none of the officials of the Song Dynasty wanted the war in the northwest to expand.  Perhaps they already have a vague fear of summer in their hearts, and they dare not have a serious conflict with the party members and go to war directly.  In this regard, Emperor Zhao Xu was very helpless. The ministers of the Song Dynasty were actually afraid of Xixia in their bones, which made him very worried and angry at the same time.  Long Yan was furious. The chamberlains and maids serving below were all trembling with fear. Even though they were far away from Chui Gong Hall, they still couldn't help but tremble a little, and they were even more in a hurry.  That's why one of the servants almost collided with Princess Fukang In the Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Xu stared at the huge map of the Song Dynasty. When he saw the northwest area, there was a little dissatisfaction in his eyes.  The existence of Xixia and Tubo caused the Song Dynasty to lose a large area of ??land in the northwest compared with the Han and Tang Dynasties. It looked like a huge scar, which was so dazzling.  Zhao Xu felt very unhappy. He had great ambitions and was determined to regain the lost territory in the northwest.  Wang Anshi also wrote before that he should enrich the country and strengthen the army, and restore the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties.  This idea coincided with him. The reason why Zhao Xu re-employed Wang Anshi may not be without this reason Xixia is very dishonest now, and Empress Dowager Liang is too restless for a woman.  Zhao Xu felt that he should give her some color when necessary Of course, the premise is to stabilize Hehuang and Tubo first.  Counting the days, Lin Zhao is almost there, but I don¡¯t know what the situation is.  Zhao Xu¡¯s eyes fell on the Hehuang area, with a little more expectation in his eyes!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After passing Hezhou, we continued to move forward. After walking for a few more days, we turned northwest.  The Huangshui River Basin is much closer.  When they set up camp in the evening, Su An came to report: "Sir, at the current speed, we can enter the lower reaches of Huangshui tomorrow and reach the coast. Then we will go west along the river, and we estimate that we will reach Qingtang City within a few days." "Very good."  , It¡¯s finally here!¡± Lin Zhao let out a sigh of relief, feeling suddenly relieved.  One of the worries in my heart can finally be relieved, at least I passed Hezhou safely.  Although Mu Zheng gave him a grand welcome, farewell and warm hospitality, Lin Zhao could not completely rest assured along the way.  I'm afraid that Xiangzhan and Mu Zheng and his son will cause trouble if they do one thing in front of them and another behind their backs.  Now we have to leave the Hezhou territory completely. As long as we enter the Huangshui River Basin, everything will be fine!  On the plateau, we were in a hurry and it was really hard work. We finally got through it, and the pre-dawn light was already beckoning.  Lin Zhao arranged: "Okay, have a good rest tonight, and we will hurry up tomorrow! By the way, send fast horses to Qingtang City to report the news to Tubo Zanpu Dongzhi!" "Yes!" "Okay, set up camp.  Rest!" After Lin Zhao ordered, he walked around, firstly to inspect, and secondly to relax.  When I walked to the edge of the camp, I didn¡¯t want to see a figure sneaking away and heading towards a small forest outside the camp! ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out out, it was Xin Wenzhe.  What is he going to do?  Why so sneaky?  Lin Zhao has always been suspicious of Xin Wenzhe and his party. Although everything went smoothly along the way, the doubts in his heart have not been eliminated.  Now it¡¯s the last moment, and Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t want to capsize in the gutter at this time.  So after seeing Xin Wenzhe's sneaky figure, I couldn't help but wonder, what is he going to do?  So I quietly followed him, ready to find out!  I saw Xin Wenzhe quietly walking into the woods, jumping around like a happy child!  Finally, he squatted down in a dense bush Lin Zhao was not far away, his sight was blocked by the bushes, and Xin Wenzhe's movements could not be clearly seen.  Just when I was wondering, I heard a slight sound of water flowing Uh ?Thinking of something, Lin Zhao reacted instantly.  It seems that the mystery of Xin Wenzhe's male and female character can finally be revealed!  It¡¯s just me I came here to investigate, but I didn¡¯t want to Oh!  I was misunderstood as a pervert, but I couldn¡¯t defend myself!  Fortunately, she didn't notice it and retreated quietly Just when Lin Zhao was about to leave, he suddenly discovered that on the other side of the woods, under the sunset, a bright arrowhead stretched out. The target was the person who had just arranged his clothes and prepared to go.  Xin Wenzhe stood up and left.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t have time to think too much, he rushed out with a quick step, and with a clear scream, he rushed towards Xin Wenzhe (To be continued)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 220: Escape by Holding Hands

    Xin Wenzhe is a woman, so there must be a reason why she disguises herself as a man.  ¡°It is certain that there will be a lot of inconvenience for a woman among hundreds of grown men.  Today she quietly left the camp and went to the woods for convenience. When Lin Zhao saw her, she mistakenly thought that he was sneaky and had some agenda.  So he followed him, which caused an embarrassing scene!  Xin Wenzhe arranged his clothes, stood up from behind the bushes, and when he looked up, he saw Lin Zhao.  Suddenly he was shocked and angry, Lin Zhao was following him.  It¡¯s over!  Now his identity is about to be exposed. Perhaps because of his heavy responsibility, Xin Wenzhe¡¯s first concern is his own identity.  An instant later, she realized that Lin Zhao was spying on her.  Although there are trees blocking the way, but It is self-evident how a woman feels when she suddenly finds a man peeping at her.  And in ancient times when etiquette and honors were very important, this matter was naturally even more serious.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that Dr. Lin, who usually looks handsome and gentle, would turn out to be such a virtuous person. He was also a sanctimonious hypocrite and an out-and-out pervert!  In an instant, many bad adjectives poured out of Xin Wenzhe¡¯s heart!  What frightened her even more was that Lin Zhao suddenly rushed toward her. Xin Wenzhe couldn't help but scream, what was he going to do?  Is it possible to take advantage of people's danger and do what animals do?  In an instant, Xin Wenzhe was filled with anger and grabbed the ruby ????sword for self-defense!  But before he had a chance to draw the sword out of its sheath, Lin Zhao had already thrown him to the ground and held down the scabbard with a big hand!  Xin Wenzhe's face was filled with panic and resentment, his eyes widened.  Staring at Lin Zhao.  The eyes are very complicated.  ?Maybe on other things.  She can handle things in an orderly manner, calmly and calmly when things change.  But it is inevitable for a woman to panic when she suddenly encounters such an indecent behavior from a man.  Especially Xin Wenzhe, who is used to dressing up as a man. He looks very stable on the surface, but he is still unexperienced in his heart.  The young girl in love "Be careful!" When she fell on Xin Wenzhe, the first thing she felt was the elastic softness of her chest, which made her even more sure that this guy was really a beautiful woman.  Immediately afterwards, you can smell a faint fragrance, which is the body fragrance of a girl.  And you can clearly feel the waist and abdomen without any excess fat, as well as the toned and powerful thighs.  Xin Wenzhe is relatively tall and has almost caught up with Lin Zhao. This pounce was a coincidence, so the two people's bodies maintained a good fit.  When Xin Wenzhe Rulan's breath became more and more urgent.  Lin Zhao's breath also became a little quick.  The hot-blooded young man has not seen a woman for a long time.  It is normal for the body to have some primitive reactions when suddenly having close contact with a beautiful woman.  Lin Zhao was very helpless. Now he couldn't explain it at all. The charge of being a pervert was confirmed.  He didn't have time to explain, and the desire that had just arisen in his heart was suppressed by the critical situation.  Xin Wenzhe could clearly feel that there was a hot thing on his lower abdomen, and he couldn't help but feel anxious and frightened, as well as a girl's natural shyness Of course, all these emotions turned into anger in the end!  She tried hard to break free from Lin Zhao's big hand. While she was struggling, several feather arrows came through the air and flew over them.  Lin Zhao almost flew past Lin Zhao's back. The sharp arrowhead was nailed to the tree trunk. The arrow shaft was still trembling under the influence of the remaining force Xin Wenzhe was suddenly startled and realized that if he was standing  If it is, then these arrows should be on her back As she broke into a cold sweat, she finally understood that this sanctimonious pervert was trying to save herself The anger in her heart suddenly disappeared.  , replaced by a moment of shyness and gratitude, and then alertness and vigilance!  After escaping the fatal blow, Lin Zhao turned over, took Xin Wenzhe's smooth little hand, rolled forward, and hid behind some big trees.  "Thank you!" Even though the atmosphere was unprecedentedly tense, Xin Wenzhe still took the time to say thank you!  There is no need to worry about the peeping thing. The grace of saving my life is greater than heaven, and I am grateful.  "Don't say there are many over there, escape first!" Lin Zhao leaned against the tree trunk, and two archers could be seen vaguely in the peripheral vision, searching everywhere.  They have no time to think about, how could there be an assassination by an archer here?  The top priority is to escape. Under this situation, it is somewhat difficult to escape and ascend to heaven.  After all, bows and arrows have a long attack range and are very lethal. If the opponent has several skilled archers and wants to grab them,?The woods are not easy.  As for warning and calling for help, it is even more risky.  Once the sound is made, it is hard to say when the rescuing Imperial Army will arrive, but the feather arrows that break through the air will definitely be the first to do so.  Now we can only hope that someone heard Xin Wenzhe¡¯s exclamation just now.  Or maybe someone in the camp discovered that the two of them had disappeared and immediately sent someone to search In the dense forest, the situation was quite critical Xin Wenzhe was also aware of the danger. The two of them leaned against the big tree, trying to calm down their heavy breathing.  , but the ups and downs of his chest couldn't hide the tension inside.  Lin Zhao tilted his head slightly and saw the undulating mountains on Xin Wenzhe's chest swaying slightly.  Thinking about it, she had wrapped it up with something inside the cloth, so it was really difficult for her.  The pounce just now caused the wrapping cloth to loosen, revealing its original shape.  Seeing Lin Zhao¡¯s gaze, Xin Wenzhe blushed and rolled his eyes at Lin Zhao angrily. It had been so long and he still hadn¡¯t done anything right.  He is completely different from the gentleman before. He really knows people and faces but not the heart!  Lin Zhao collected his thoughts and thought about how to escape. He grabbed a branch on the ground and threw it away.  Then there was a sound of breaking through the air, and when the branch fell to the ground, there was an arrow on it, a good test result.  Seeing this scene, Xin Wenzhe's beauty suddenly turned pale. The opponent's archery skills were really good, and he didn't dare to act rashly.  However, the other party is gradually searching and surrounding them. If they stay still, they will simply sit back and wait for death.  Archery, long-distance attacks Lin Zhao muttered to himself, repeating this word, thinking about ways to defeat the enemy.  After a moment, an idea flashed in his mind, and he asked, "Do you have a fire knife or flint?" "No!"  Naturally, I will not interfere in these matters.  Lin Zhao felt that it would be better to carry it with him in the future. Now his life is directly at stake.  He thought that if he set a fire, the dry woods in autumn and the overgrown shrubs and weeds would immediately catch fire, and the thick smoke would affect the archers' sight and become a barrier for his escape.  At the same time, it can also directly warn the camp. There is a fire in the woods around the camp, and Su An cannot remain indifferent.  But I didn¡¯t bring a fire source!  Lin Zhao was almost going crazy. Is there any other way to start the fire?  Making fire by drilling wood?  Are you kidding me? Is that too late?  In the critical moment, Lin Zhao suddenly remembered that he was carrying a small gadget with him The glass given to him by the Big Eater was made into a small magnifying glass. It was originally intended to be a gift to Mrs. Qiao who might have become dim-sighted, but now it is just right.  Could come in handy!  Although the sun has turned westward, there is still good light. Lin Zhao took out a magnifying glass, grabbed a handful of hay and placed it beside him.  Then he quickly pointed towards the sun and looked for focus "What are you doing?" Xin Wenzhe was very puzzled. At this time, he still had the mind to do such messy things.  ¡°You heard about me, find a way to distract them, delay them, wait until the fire breaks out, and escape quickly!¡± Lin Zhao almost ordered.  "Fire? That's it" Xin Wenzhe was doubtful, but there was a majesty and strong self-confidence in Lin Zhao's words that could not tolerate her disbelief.  Sure enough, not long after, a small flame rose next to Lin Zhao, and the dry grass and dry branches burned quickly.  Xin Wenzhe was so amazed that he had no time to think about how Lin Zhao did it. The two of them grabbed the burning branches and threw them into the grass and shrubs of the forest.  Seeing the light of the fire, the archer shouted in surprise: "There!" But just as he was about to rush over, flames shot up around him However, two people still rushed to them. However, in the close fight, the bow and arrow  The effect is minimal.  Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe grabbed two long swords from the left and right, and the tendons of the man's ankle were instantly cut into two pieces. Before he could cry out in pain, Xin Wenzhe's long sword had already penetrated into his chest.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but be surprised. He didn't expect a weak woman to be so courageous and not sloppy at all. It's really not easy!  Then Lin Zhao jumped up and jumped up the tree trunk. Xin Wenzhe cooperated and ran towards a big tree next to him. Sure enough, after a feather arrow, a big man grabbed it.  In the smoke that had begun to fill the air, before he could see clearly what was going on, a cold sword had already penetrated from the back of his neck In autumn, in the dry woods, the flames jumped very quickly, and a fire broke out in an instant.  Sea of ??fire.  "Let's go!" With the rising flames and smoke, Lin Zhao grabbed Xin Wenzhe and snatched him out of the woods.  If it were delayed for a while longer, maybeThey would be trapped in the sea of ??fire Fortunately, the camp was upwind, so it was much easier for Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe to escape.  As for the unknown number of archers in the forest, in order not to reveal their whereabouts, they had no choice but to flee downwind. They were really racing against the raging fire.  Some people may have escaped with great efforts, but there are also unfortunate people who have become barbecues From time to time, two miserable wails can be heard in the forest, which makes people shudder.  Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe ran out of the woods and saw many Forbidden Army soldiers who had discovered the situation and rushed over quickly.  Escaped from the fire, it¡¯s finally safe! ??

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 221: Dare to ask the girl her name

    It was only at this time that Lin Zhao realized that he had been holding the little beauty's delicate hand. He quickly let go and said apologetically: "I'm sorry!"  Shy.  At this time, Su An had already rushed over with a group of people.  Achang and other Xin family followers also came with them. They knew that their "Qi Lang" had gone to the woods, so when they saw the fire, they were more nervous than anyone else.  When they rushed over, they saw that Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe's clothes were messy, their faces and bodies were covered in smoky gray, and there were still blood stains on the long swords in their hands. They were all frightened and worried!  "Sir (Qilang), are you okay?" Su An and Achang were both very anxious.  Lin Zhao gently waved his hand and said: "It's okay! Send someone to clear out the remaining killers, preferably alive, and move the camp to the other side of the river immediately!" The fire was raging in the woods, with the potential to start a prairie fire. Although he was currently on the ground  The wind direction is relatively safe.  Who knows if the wind direction will suddenly change.  There are weeds under our feet that have begun to turn yellow. If a fire sweeps over, it will not be a joke!  Fortunately, for the convenience of getting water, the camp is next to a small river. It will be safe as long as we move to the other bank.  "Yes!" Su An immediately sent people to execute it. The camp had just begun, so it was not troublesome to move to another place.  Then he sent people to the edge of the woods to carefully intercept the archers.  Then, together with Achang, they escorted Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe back to the camp!  As for what happened, he didn't ask any more questions. Lin Zhao would definitely tell him if necessary.  And in the process.  Xin Wenzhe kept his head lowered.  He never made a sound from beginning to end.  Achang was quite worried when he saw this.  Back at the camp, Lin Zhao ordered: "Heat some hot water and bring it to Mr. Xin and I!" His whole body was covered with traces of smoke and fire, and he really needed to wash up!  Lin Zhao was also very considerate and said: "Go, prepare a tent specifically for Mr. Xin and send some washing utensils!" After Xin Wenzhe heard this, his heart couldn't help but move slightly. Unexpectedly, the pervert was very thoughtful.  Very considerate and know how to take care of others!  He secretly glanced at Lin Zhao, and his eyes were a little more grateful.  After Lin Zhao washed up, Su An rushed over. While delivering the meal, he reported: "Master, we have already taken care of the situation. We have captured a few archers, but they are all dead due to burns and smoke"  ¡± It¡¯s really a pity that there are no survivors.  But such a big fire in the woods.  If you don't get burned to death, you will definitely suffocate due to the thick smoke choking your lungs.  Totally understandable.  Su An said: "I have asked the guide to identify the clothing and weapons. The clothes of these people are no different from the local herdsmen. As for their identities, it is difficult to determine who they are. The place we are now in is Hehuang, Hezhou,  The area between Xixia and our Song Dynasty can be said to be a land of nomads, and there are many nomadic tribes in the area, with complex forces. If there are no survivors, it is difficult to determine the identity of the assassin based on clothing and weapons. " "  Huh!" Lin Zhao smiled helplessly. The situation in the northwest is complicated here. There are too many forces, complicated and confusing.  Su An guessed; "Maybe Hezhou or Xixia, they don't want the young master to succeed in his mission to Hehuang Although Xiangzhan and Mu Zheng and his son were very respectful before, they may not have hidden evil intentions. Maybe their previous actions were just to confuse us.  " Lin Zhao shook his head slightly and said, "If I told you that the target of their assassination was not me, but Xin Wenzhe, would you still think so?" "Is it him?" Su An was also surprised and looked at Lin at that time.  Zhao and Xin Wenzhe fought out of Shunlin together. They had some doubts in their hearts, but Su An was preoccupied with caring about Lin Zhao, so some things were ignored.  "Not bad!" Lin Zhao then told the situation in the woods. Of course, some of the embarrassing or misunderstandings were automatically ignored.  Su An was secretly frightened when he heard this. It was really dangerous at that time. If the young master hadn't been quick to think and had the mirror that could light the fire, he would have gone away without any return.  It's just Su An always felt that there seemed to be something missing in it, but the young master didn't say it, and he couldn't ask more questions.  Lin Zhao said: "This Xin Wenzhe's identity is confusing to begin with, and she" After hesitating for a moment, Lin Zhao thought it would be better to conceal Xin Wenzhe's disguise as a man for the time being, otherwise many things would be difficult to explain and it would be easy for people to imagine.  It might cause unnecessary trouble. No matter what, Xin Wenzhe's mood and situation must be taken care of.  Lin Zhao continued: "Now someone is assassinated inexplicably again, and things are getting more interesting" "Yes!" Su An said: "If he was just a royal merchant of medicinal materials, would he have incurred such a fatal disaster? This matterIt¡¯s really suspicious!  " Lin Zhaodao: "It seems that I have to have a good chat with Xin Qilang!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  After that, she, who loved to be clean, walked with a group of men, and taking a bath was just a wishful thinking. When she was taking a bath, she couldn't help but think of Lin Zhao's thoughtfulness, but then she thought of his pervert behavior in the woods, and he even peeped at her When he thought of this, Xin Wenzhe.  She was a little angry, and at the same time there was a blush on her pretty face, and she couldn't help but feel a little hot. The girl was born with shyness. But if not for this, she would have died in the forest today. It was him who saved her life.  Well, she should keep it in her heart and be sincerely grateful. Inadvertently, she remembered the scene when Lin Zhao jumped on her This was the first time he had close contact with a man, and at the same time, she should have been taken advantage of.  Angry, I should be angry and resentful, but I can't feel any resentment towards Lin Zhao. I even vaguely remember the strong masculine aura on his body. Looking at a pair of white-washed hands, I can't help but think of Lin Zhao holding him.  The scene of her own escape. Those were a pair of broad and strong palms, which were very warm and safe. She inadvertently felt a sense of happiness in her heart In short, Xin Wenzhe in the bathtub was as understanding as a deer.  Her pretty face was flushed, and she still felt a little confused. She lost her usual calm and steady demeanor, and looked more like a little girl with a trembling heart. In fact, this was her true nature, and she still sat there blankly after washing up!  On the simple bed, he seemed to be in a trance! Until Achang whispered outside the felt tent: "Qi Lang, Doctor Lin, please come over!"  "    "okay!  " Only then did Xin Wenzhe come back to his senses. What did he want to do with those messy things? There is still a problem to deal with at the moment! So. He quickly returned to his usual ability, pulled up his hair again, wrapped a white cloth around his chest, and changed  He put on some clean clothes and went out. He was still the elegant and calm gentleman Lin Zhao sat on a big rock by the river and waited. After learning that Xin Wenzhe was a woman, he was alone.  It's not appropriate to be in the same room. A bonfire is lit, and some game meat is roasting golden and giving off an attractive aroma. Lin Zhao even brought some red meat to simmer next to the fire The camp tonight is very special.  It was bright, and the forest in the distance was still blazing. With the help of the evening wind, it had completely turned into a sea of ??flames, illuminating the entire camp so brightly that it could be seen even from dozens of miles away.  Obviously, Lin Zhao has sent a guide to explore. There is a river flowing in an arc shape, and there is a bare canyon on the other side. Therefore, it is only a forest that is burning, and the fire will not spread too far.  , too long. The situation was urgent and setting fire was a last resort, but if it really caused a forest fire, Lin Zhao would really feel sorry for it. After learning that she was a woman, Xin Wenzhe walked over under the fire.  The clothes were no longer important. Lin Zhao could see at a glance that his fair face might have been considered handsome before, but now it was completely worthy of the word pretty, especially on the cheeks.  The blush may be due to the hot water during the bath As for the figure, it is even more perfect, with a slender waist, toned thighs, and a slim figure that is very attractive. But it is a pity that the chest is definitely very attractive.  With something wrapped up, the undulating mountains became much flatter It is conceivable that if a woman's clothes appear in front of you, she must be a voluptuous beauty with curves, perfect body, and charming beauty "Look again!"  " Xin Wenzhe saw Lin Zhao's gaze, and his pretty face became a little more rosy. His beautiful eyes glared, and he scolded in a low voice with anger on his face! "Ah, I'm sorry, Qi Lang or should I call you Qi Miss?  Or something else?  Lin Zhao asked with a smile. Xin Wenzhe did not answer directly. After sitting down on the big rock, he whispered: "Thank you!"  "Except for these two words, she seemed to be short of words for a while. "You're welcome!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "There are roasted game here, and this, the wine I brought from Hangzhou."  The weather is cold, so eat and drink to keep warm!  "Looking at Xin Wenzhe's still wet hair, Lin Zhao very considerately handed over the food and wine!  It was inconsistent with his status as a ¡°man¡± and he subconsciously wanted to eat meat. When Lin Zhao saw it, he smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be anxious, be delicate and eat slowly., there are no outsiders here.  " Xin Wenzhe then resumed his elegant eating manner of chewing slowly, but after a little aftertaste, he realized that it was a bit unsteady. What does it mean to have no outsiders? He is not an outsider? Are their relationships so close? He actually acquiesced, alas! Shy! "  Xin Wenzhe was a little embarrassed, so she hurriedly picked up the simmering wine and took a sip. She choked on the wine and coughed repeatedly, wondering: "Why is this wine so strong?  " Lin Zhao said apologetically: "Sorry, I forgot to tell you. This is a spirit specially brewed by us. It is stronger than ordinary wine.  Drinking it will definitely keep you warm, but I have to tell you, don¡¯t drink too much, otherwise you will get drunk easily!  When the time comes when you tell the truth after drinking, or do something extraordinary, don¡¯t blame me for not warning you!  Xin Wenzhe's heart trembled, and he asked: "Can you still make wine?"  "    "yes!  Lin Zhao laughed and said, "What's so strange about this!"  If it's cold, this is for you!  " Xin Wenzhe took it and took a look at it, and said in surprise: "Cotton, cotton clothes?  "    "you know?  "This time it was Lin Zhao's turn to be a little surprised! You must know that in the south of the Yangtze River and the Central Plains, few people know this thing. "Some people plant it in the northwest, I am afraid it is rare in the Central Plains!  "As Xin Wenzhe whispered, he felt more and more magical about Lin Zhao. Today in the woods, a jade-like transparent thing could actually light fire Lin Zhao suddenly realized that cotton came from the Silk Road and the sea.  Yes, it¡¯s not surprising that Xin Wenzhe knows Mian Qian. ¡°Okay, now that you¡¯ve had enough to eat and drink, and are dressed warmly, should Miss Seven tell me something?  "Lin Zhao asked with a smile. Xin Wenzhe knew that Lin Zhao's intention was very clear. It was useless to make jokes or change the topic. There was no way he could escape today. "You already know, what else do I have to say?  Xin Wenzhe looked indifferent and said: "On the journey of thousands of miles to the west, a girl will have many inconveniences. She has no choice but to" Lin Zhao sighed: "Yes, a girl who dares to travel to the west is really brave!"  "    "Have no idea!  There is only one man in the eldest house, the eldest brother, and he is too busy. As a younger sister, I naturally have to share the worries for him!  "Xin Wenzhe said: "I have been practicing martial arts since I was a child, and I am physically strong. Traveling far away is not a problem.  "    "Yeah?  How much can I trust your words?  "Lin Zhao looked into Xin Wenzhe's eyes with a smile, his gaze was full of exploration.  Asked: "Can you tell me why a drug dealer's daughter was assassinated?  Could it be that the fighting among the concubines and concubines in your mansion was so serious that it even reached the point of using swords?  "  I dare to ask Dr. Lin, but if he was caught alive, has the interrogation produced any results?  I want to know who wants my life!  " "What a pity, they are all dead!"  "Lin Zhaodao: "You can't tell the origin from the clothes and weapons. He may be a Tubo, a Dangxiang, or a Han" "This" Xin Wenzhe is really baffled and has no idea about the origin of the murderer.  Clue! Lin Zhaodao: "Who did you offend, Miss Qi?  Or do you have a special identity or purpose, and someone wants to kill you?  " "Who are you going to offend?  Xin Wenzhe suddenly remembered something and said, "Do you still remember the Tubo people who clashed with me at Dashan Pass?"  Could it be them?  " "Tubo people, it's possible.  But is it just a conflict caused by fighting for seats, and is it fatal?  Also, is it possible that they have been following me since the Great Sanguan?  Are you taking action now?  It's a coincidence, right?  " Lin Zhao smiled and shook his head and said: "After all, we have been traveling together for so many days, and we fought side by side today, so we have some friendship. Can we be honest with each other?  May I ask what the girl's name is?  "(To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 222: Qingyi¡¯s Ghost Chapter

    "My real name is Xin Wenzhe! Because I was born on the Day of Jingzhe, and I have always liked quietness since I was young, that's why my parents gave me such a name!" "Really? What's the surname? Is it really the Xin family of Chang'an?" Lin Zhao said solemnly: "  Girl, I hope you can be honest." Obviously, he didn't believe Xin Wenzhe's words.  Xin Wenzhe knows that today Lin Zhao is determined to get to the bottom of it, so any cover-up is meaningless!  "Mr. Lin, I also have my own difficulties. There are some things that I can't explain to you. But what I want to say is that we are following you because we just want to be protected by the mission. We have absolutely no other intentions. Please believe it!" Xin Wenzhe  A pair of beautiful eyes looked at Lin Zhao quietly, with an unprecedented solemn expression and very sincere words.  Lin Zhao did not speak. He did see the sincerity in Xin Wenzhe's eyes, but he still had some doubts in his heart.  After all, his identity is too mysterious, and there have been cases of cover-up "deception" before, so it is inevitable that he will be a little suspicious of them.  Beautiful women are more likely to deceive people. These inherent thoughts come to mind, so there are always lingering doubts.  Seeing that Lin Zhao was unmoved, Xin Wenzhe said: "Mr. Lin, think about it carefully. Have we ever done anything unscrupulous along the way? Has it brought any harm to the mission? No, right? Today's assassination  It's very unexpected, and I'm confused. Besides, the assassination was aimed at me, not you, not anyone else in the mission. I didn't do anything wrong. Of course, I need to be grateful to the mission and you for protecting me along the way.  Today¡¯s life-saving grace. We will arrive in Huangshui soon, and we will leave as soon as possible.¡±  Xin Wenzhe's eyes were a little moist.  There were still tears.  It seems aggrieved.  Seeing the woman crying, Lin Zhao could not help but feel a little guilty. Thinking about it carefully, what Xin Wenzhe said did make sense, and he had not caused any harm to himself.  As for whether there may be any disadvantages in the future, it is hard to say, at least there is no clue yet!  Maybe they are just pedestrians hitching a ride on safety, and they think too much.  Worrying too much Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "I'm sorry, maybe I'm thinking too much, and I hope you can understand that as the head of the mission, I must consider all aspects of things, any trouble,  You need to pay attention" "I understand, don't worry, we will leave after we arrive in Huangshui!" Xin Wenzhe was completely angry at this moment.  At this moment, he felt a little aggrieved, and his words sounded like he was angry.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but feel a little apologetic.  Said: "That's not necessary. You can wait until you get to Qingtang City before leaving. Safety first!"  Lady.  Lin Zhao saw this and couldn't help but shake his head slightly. It seemed that he had indeed hurt the little girl unintentionally ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~ In the early morning, the fire in the woods has not been extinguished, and the light of the fire is still visible. What is more clear is the thick smoke rising straight into the sky The originally lush woods have now turned into a piece of scorched earth, with many trees  He still stood strong in the sea of ??fire and did not fall.  But the tree trunk was already dark, almost charred, and there were wisps of green smoke coming out of it Seeing this scene, Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh, and inadvertently destroyed a large area of ??beautiful forest, and later generations burned the mountain and reclaimed it.  What is the difference between farmland?  Although it was in ancient times, Lin Zhao still felt guilty for destroying the ecology!  At the same time, I also realized a problem. The Hehuang area is located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. Now the Yellow River floods every year, which has almost become the top disaster of the Song Dynasty. It has also been the worry of the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty for many years.  We have been talking about regulating the Yellow River for year after year, and many methods and projects have been tried, but the effect is minimal.  The reason is that we have not started from the fundamentals to control the Yellow River. To control the Yellow River, we must first control sand.  If soil erosion in the upper reaches cannot be controlled, the problem of Yellow River flooding cannot be solved.  Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, the climate in the Loess Plateau has turned cold, which will have a certain negative effect on vegetation growth.  In addition, thirteen dynasties including the Qin, Han, and Tang Dynasties had their capitals in Chang'an, and large-scale construction projects such as palaces and cities required a large amount of wood. The nearby Loess Plateau was undoubtedly the most convenient base for wood raw materials.  As a result, a large number of trees were cut down, and farmland was reclaimed. Over time, the land surface with thousands of ravines became fragmented.  Du Mu said in "Apang Gong Fu": Shushan Wu, Afang came out, it is not groundless.  There are also the devastation caused by wars. During the Qin and Han Dynasties, the Xiongnu, the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and the Turks. Guanbei, Longyou and other places where the Loess Plateau is located are almost all the hardest hit areas by war.  Even now,?On the front line of the Song Dynasty's battle with Xixia, whether it was the construction of fortresses or the direct damage caused by the war, it caused very serious damage to the local ecology.  And the situation of tree felling in the upper reaches has not weakened at all, but has intensified. For example, the Hezhou Tubo Banzhan Department almost regards logging as an important source of income.  A large amount of wood flowed down the Wei River and was sold to the people of the Song Dynasty. They only cared about how much economic benefit they could get in the short term and how much materials they could exchange for. They completely ignored the damage to the ecology If from now on, on the roads in Shaanxi/Western  , as well as afforestation, ecological restoration, and soil and water conservation in the Longyou area, advancing these measures a full thousand years.  Even if it doesn¡¯t have much effect in a short period of time, it will always work in the long run. It is no longer a dream for the Yellow River water to become clear Of course, the prerequisite for all this to be implemented is that the Shaanxi/West Road and Longyou areas must  To ensure peace and stability, there can be no war, government orders must be consistent, and it is best to have unified jurisdiction.  To achieve this, the most direct way is for the Song Dynasty to directly unify the northwest!  Because of a forest fire, Lin Zhao desperately hoped for the first time that the Song Dynasty could defeat Xixia, Tubo, and unify the northwest Now stabilizing Tubo and containing Xixia can be regarded as a way to do this It's not far to go,  Then they entered the Huangshui River Basin and continued to move northwest along the river to reach their destination, Qingtang City Tubo was already in sight, and Lin Zhao felt that the pressure and responsibility on his shoulders were much greater He had received news that Xixia  Li Bingchang wanted to marry his sister, Princess Jinshan, to Hehuang to the son of Tubo Zanpu Dong Xiang.  Trying to form an alliance through marriage was something the Song Dynasty did not want to see.  Lin Zhao¡¯s very important mission here is to destroy the alliance between them!  Judging from the current situation, it seems that it is too late to destroy the marriage, and it is of little significance.  The only way to attract the attention of the Tubo people is through other methods and other benefits, so that Dong Xiang and other Tubo people can make comparisons and make choices Lin Zhao believes that Tubo Zanpu Dong Xiang sees more interests,  I will never give up maximizing Tubo's interests just because of a daughter-in-law Thinking of this, Lin Zhao can relax a little.  No matter what, now that we have reached the Huangshui River Basin, we can only bite the bullet Stepping onto the territory of Hehuang, he felt nothing else. The first thing Lin Zhao felt was the "hospitality" of the Tubo people.  On the first day they entered the Huangshui River Basin, a group of Tibetan troops of about a thousand people came to greet them and escort the delegation to Qingtang City!  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but sigh, aren¡¯t the Tibetan people too well-informed?  When the first day arrives, can you arrive in time to welcome him?  He doesn¡¯t know that all of this is due to his own fire!  The night before, a fortress on the Tibetan border was stationed with the army all year round because it was adjacent to the river and had to defend against sneak attacks by the blind troops who had always had a bad relationship.  But for many years, everything has been peaceful. Although Xiang Xiang was dissatisfied with Dong Xiang, he also always coveted Hehuang.  However, due to his strength, he did not dare to provoke Dong Xiang easily, so the intersection was peaceful.  But just the night before, they accidentally discovered that in the border area between Hezhou and Huangshui, a fire suddenly burst into flames, and the flames shot into the sky Because the distance was relatively far, they were not sure where the fire came from, but this  The absence of a signal could mean a very serious situation.  Especially at dawn the next day, there was still a lot of thick smoke rising directly into the sky, which looked like wolf smoke What happened over there?  The Tubo defenders were surprised and immediately reported the news!  It just so happened that Zanpu Dongzhen had just sent a young general to inspect the border and take charge of the military situation.  After receiving the report, the general was also a little nervous. He was sure to find out the cause of the fire. What made him more concerned was the Song Dynasty envoy.  Tubo also has its own intelligence network. They have received a request from the Song Dynasty envoy to come to Hezhou. According to the itinerary, they almost arrived here.  Could it be that something happened to the mission?  This young Tibetan general did not dare to neglect!  In any case, the relationship between Tibet and the Song Dynasty is very important.  The Song Dynasty used Tubo to contain Xixia, so why didn't Tubo use the people of the Song Dynasty to suppress Xixia?  There is a relationship of mutual use between them So the general immediately led a team of a thousand people to greet them, find out what was going on, and provide protection for the Song Dynasty envoy After meeting, the general discovered that he had many  Forget it, the Song Dynasty envoy was safe and sound, the fire was just an ordinary forest, it was just a false alarm But what surprised the general was the identity of the Song Dynasty envoy, a weak-headed boy, really young However, he did not because of  The envoys of the Song Dynasty were young and accomplishedView.  Because he and Lin Zhao had met before. It was the autumn of two years ago, when the Liao Lord Nabo was on the bank of the Liao River Yes, this Tubo general once went to the Liao Kingdom as an entourage and witnessed Lin Zhao with his own eyes.  Excellent performance.  Lin Zhao, however, had no impression of the former entourage and the current general. He just said hello as he understood!  The Tubo general stepped forward and said: "On behalf of Zanpu, Qingyi Jieguizhang welcomes the Song Dynasty envoy to Tubo!" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 223: Qingtang City

    Qingyi gets a ghost seal?  For Lin Zhao, who is not particularly familiar with the history of the Song Dynasty, especially the history of the Northwest War, this name is a bit unfamiliar!  He didn¡¯t know that it was this person who caused the Song Dynasty¡¯s few achievements in opening up new territories to fail, and then affected a series of subsequent diplomatic and war decisions of the Song Dynasty, and even affected the national destiny of the Northern Song Dynasty.  They would never have thought that one day, they might become opponents on the battlefield.  In short, Lin Zhao only regarded the young, not very tall, but extraordinary general in front of him as an ordinary Tubo general.  Either he was a general stationed at the border, or he was an envoy sent by Tubo Zanpu Dongzhen to accompany him.  On the way to Qingtang City, Lin Zhaocai had a better understanding of Qingyi Jiegui Zhang.  Of course, the content is still very limited.  Guizhang¡¯s family has a certain reputation in Tubo, but its strength and influence are not very great, so at first he only served as a small general in the army.  Two years ago, the Lord of Liao celebrated his birthday, and Tubo sent envoys to celebrate his birthday.  Although the two countries are not bordering each other, the influence and power of the Liao Kingdom in the East is self-evident. In addition, Ling Jiemo, the princess of the Liao Kingdom, was one of the wives of Tubo Zanpu Dong Zang.  This shows the importance of the status of Hehuang and Tubo.  The Liao Kingdom is also forming an alliance with it through marriage. For the Liao Kingdom, Tubo is a good check and a good ally for both the Song Dynasty and Xixia.  Qingyi Jiegizhang was a member of the Tubo birthday celebration envoy, but at that time he was a low-key person and was just a follower of the envoy.  Opportunities always come to those who are prepared. Qingyi Jieguizhang carefully paid attention to all the conditions along the way, especially the mountains and rivers of the areas he passed along the way.  People's livelihood economy.  It is precisely based on these accumulations.  In a battle against Xixia shortly thereafter.  Qingyi Jieguizhang made great achievements and quickly attracted the attention of Zanpu Dongzhan.  At this time, Jiao Siluo passed away, and the situation in Tubo can be said to be internal and external troubles. The new Zanpu Dong Zang urgently needed some outstanding military talents to stabilize the situation in Tubo.  Qingyi Jieguizhang had outstanding military talents and was a rare young hero, so he quickly attracted Dong Felt's attention.  Now it can be said that he has been specially and carefully cultivated. Now he is a rising star in Tubo, and no one dares to underestimate him.  Along the way, Lin Zhao didn't have much communication with Qingyi Jiegizhang, and he didn't know how much the young Tubo general knew about him.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang just silently observed Lin Zhao and fulfilled his obligation to escort the Song Dynasty envoy to Qingtang City.  In the Huangshui Valley in autumn, the leaves have fallen all over the ground. Although it is a bit depressed, the autumn scenery is still very good.  August seventeenth.  After more than a month of long journey, Lin Zhao led the Song Dynasty delegation to finally arrive at Qingtang City, the capital of Tubo in Hehuang.  Qingtang City.  Also called Shanzhou, it was later renamed Xiningfu, which became the famous city on the plateau in later generations.  Jiao Si Luo was initially controlled by Li Lizun and was mainly stationed in Zongge City. Later, after taking power on his own, he moved the capital to Qingtang City, which can be regarded as a complete break away from Li Lizun's foundation.  The entire city was built on the banks of Huangshui River, with a circumference of dozens of miles. Although it is far from Bianjing in the Song Dynasty, it can be compared with the cities of ordinary wealthy state capitals, even better than them.  Now, after the Silk Road has an additional southern route passing through Qinghai Lake, Qingtang City has become a gathering place for merchants from the east and west. It is an important transportation hub and its prosperity is self-evident.  The night before arriving at Qingtang City, Xin Wenzhe came to say goodbye!  "We will arrive at Qingtang City tomorrow. Thank you for your protection and care along the way. We will leave early tomorrow morning!" Xin Wenzhe spoke sincerely, his expression was slightly sad, and he seemed vaguely lonely.  There was no need to address the official title in his words, and a wonderful tacit understanding was formed between him and Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "Okay, be careful!" I don't know why, but after arriving at Qingtang City safely, Lin Zhao suddenly felt regretful, and his doubts about Xin Wenzhe seemed to be unnecessary.  Thinking about the cross-examination that day, the beauty almost cried, and felt somewhat apologetic in her heart.  As for Xin Wenzhe leaving now, Lin Zhao was still a little reluctant to leave.  "Well! Thank you very much!" Xin Wenzhe expressed his gratitude mechanically.  "See you later!" Lin Zhao looked at Xin Wenzhe's bright red phoenix eyes, and a trace of expectation arose in his heart. He sincerely hoped to see Xin Wenzhe again sometime.  "See you later!" Xin Wenzhe continued to repeat mechanically. I'm afraid she herself couldn't tell what kind of mood she was feeling.  "I'm leaving!" "Yeah!" Xin Wenzhe seemedAlthough Lin Zhao had no intention of moving, Lin Zhao seemed to have no intention of giving way, so a silent awkward scene appeared.  "I'm leaving!" "Okay!" Xin Wenzhe wanted to go out and leave, and Lin Zhao also wanted to get out of the way to let the beauty leave, so the two of them moved in the same direction to avoid it.  Ever since, they bumped into each other by coincidence and had another close contact.  Lin Zhao, who was slightly taller, leaned forward and kissed Xin Wenzhe's forehead with his lips.  The scene was a bit embarrassing, but it also revealed a bit of charm Uh "I'm sorry!" Lin Zhao didn't expect such an accident, and he was afraid that people would think he was a pervert again.  Just when he was about to apologize, Xin Wenzhe stepped away and left quickly.  Leaving the camp far away, Xin Wenzhe subconsciously touched his forehead, and there seemed to be a warm lip mark here.  Although Lin Zhao was a little rude, Xin Wenzhe just couldn't get angry in his heart.  And that feeling was very wonderful, an indescribable feeling That kiss was like a dragonfly touching water, touching the girl's heart and causing ripples The next day, Xin Wenzhe and his party left early.  , we had already said goodbye, and Lin Zhao didn¡¯t come out to see her off, so why feel more sad about parting  If Achang hadn't urged him repeatedly, he still wouldn't leave.  Lin Zhao also felt a little sad, as if he couldn't let go of that pretty girl. The scene of holding hands and escaping in the forest that day appeared in his mind. Unfortunately, he didn't even know her name in the end The melancholy only lasted for a moment.  Things, because Qingtang City is approaching and shouldering a more important mission, we must be clear-headed and calm.  The tall city wall appeared in sight, and the Huangshui River flowed in front of them. Before reaching the city gate, the flow of people on the road increased significantly. There was an endless stream of merchants going east to west. If it weren't for the special status of the envoy,  It is not easy to move forward quickly The bottom of the Huangshui Valley where Qingtang City is located is the richest place on this plateau, and the natural conditions are very superior.  Whether it is nomadic or farming, it is an excellent place.  The capital is built here, and the material foundation is absolutely guaranteed, thus ensuring the supply and prosperity of Qingtang City.  A large number of merchants come and go, making this place a commercial and trade distribution center, and its prosperity is self-evident.  More importantly, to the east is the Song Dynasty and Xixia, to the south is the Tubo Plateau, and to the west is the vast area of ??the Western Regions. As an important town on the Silk Road, various cultures are exchanged here. Qingtang City has undoubtedly become an important place in the northwest region.  cultural center.  It has to be said that Jiao Siluo and Dong Xiang and his son managed Qingtang City very well, and the prosperity and strength of Hehuang and Tubo can be seen from this.  Lin Zhao now understood why the Song Dynasty, Xixia and even the Liao Kingdom paid so much attention to Hehuang and Tubo "Your country is really prosperous" Lin Zhao couldn't help but admire.  Qing Yijie Guizhang beside him shook his head and said with a smile: "Envoy Lin is ridiculous. How can we, Tubo, compare with the rich Song Dynasty? Qingtang City is not worth mentioning at all in front of your country Bianjing. "Perhaps Qingtang City is not worth mentioning in front of your country Bianjing.  Tangcheng can barely be considered prosperous, but along the way, Ambassador Lin must have clearly seen that most of Tubo is deserted and lacks nomadic life. This is the only place that can barely be seen"  Qingyi Jiegui Zhang did tell the truth, and also revealed from the side that the life of the Tubo people was indeed somewhat difficult due to the restrictions of natural conditions.  "General, you are so humble. Hehuang is rich and eye-opening!" He said it politely, even though he knew it was against his will.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang just smiled softly and said: "Envoy Lin, I have sent someone to report to Zanpu, and someone will be here to greet you soon!" The arrival of the envoy from the Kingdom of Tibet is definitely a major event.  Naturally, it should be welcomed with a grand ceremony.  Before reaching the city gate and walking on the road, the Song Dynasty envoy used all the ceremonial guards, which were so majestic and gorgeous that they immediately attracted the attention of passers-by, and even took the initiative to make way for the Shangguo envoy.  Most of the Tubo people have a good impression of the Song Dynasty, so they are very respectful and greet them with smiles on their faces, showing their "hospitality" tradition to the Song Dynasty people.  As for the merchants from the Western Regions, they rarely had the opportunity to see the style of the Central Plains Dynasty, and they were all amazed.  Of course, this is largely due to the reputation and influence of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions Of course, there are many people who seem to be very reluctant to see such a scene.  Some people also saw that after the Song Dynasty envoy arrived, they disappeared in a flash and went to report the news to someone When they arrived outside Qingtang City, a grand welcome guard had been placed at the city gate. The grand occasion was unprecedented, expressingThe welcome of the Song Dynasty envoys by Hehuang and Tubo was greatly appreciated.  In the middle, a young man is riding on horseback, he is powerful and brave, looking at the Song Dynasty envoy with a smile.  Judging from the situation at the scene, he should be the core of these Tubo people "Aligu, on behalf of Zanpu, came to welcome the Song Dynasty delegation into the city!" The young man rode forward and welcomed loudly.  After Qingyi Jie Guizhang saw the appearance of the person clearly, his expression was a little surprised for a moment. How could it be him?  He turned around and whispered in Lin Zhao's ear: "Aligu is Zanpu's adopted son!" Adopted son?  Lin Zhao's eyebrows moved, and he saw something unusual in Qing Yi's eyes (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 224: River and Huang Wind and Cloud

    Ali Gu, the adopted son of Tubo Zanpu Dong Zang, can also be said to be a fake son!  He was originally from Khotan, but because his mother was a concubine of Dong Zang, his status changed accordingly.  Such a thing would rarely happen in the Central Plains dynasties, but it was common among the nomadic peoples in the northwest.  However, it stands to reason that the status of a concubine is not high. According to the tradition that the mother is more precious than the son, Ali Gu's status will be very limited, and she will even be despised and neglected.  However, Ali Gu is an anomaly. First, his mother is very favored by Dong Fei.  And he himself somehow endeared himself to the Queen Mother of Tubo, Mrs. Qiao, who loved him almost as her own grandson.  Secondly, Ali Gu himself is tall, mighty and brave. He has made many great contributions and is famous. He can be said to be a young hero among the Tubo people, with high prestige.  What¡¯s more important is that his younger brother Sunan Dangzheng is also very powerful, and Sunan Dangzheng¡¯s subordinate Zhuo Luojie is also wise and brave, and has good prestige and strength in the Tubo army.  You must know that the nomads on the grassland admire force most!  After the death of his father, Dong Zang focused on consolidating and improving his military strength, and even recruited a large number of young talents.  Among them, the most important ones are undoubtedly the Qingyi Jie Gui Zhang and Ali Gu.  Because Ali Gu¡¯s identity is more sensitive and special, many things seem a little complicated.  For example, in the matter of welcoming the Song Dynasty envoy, although it was a diplomatic envoy from the Shangguo, and Tubo was nominally a minister, the envoy who came was only a small doctor from the Ministry of Rites.  A grand welcome and reception is certain, but it is absolutely impossible for Tubo Zampo to greet him personally.  According to common sense, a representative will most likely be sent to greet you.  And the candidate of the representative.  Usually it will be a minister.  Or maybe a prince.  Since Zan Pu Dong Fei didn¡¯t come in person.  Then the most suitable candidate is undoubtedly his son Lin Bubi.  That is, the quasi-consort of Princess Jinshan of Xixia, who may become the groom's official in the near future.  But on such a grand occasion, Lin Bubi did not appear, and the representative of Tubo Zanpu was his adopted son Ali Gu.  His identity can barely be regarded as a Tubo prince, but compared with the real Lin Bubi, there is still a big difference What is going on?  What did Dong Fei think about?  Why did Tubo have such an arrangement?  Did you intentionally use this method to neglect and despise the people of the Song Dynasty?  Or does Dong Fei love and value his adopted son more?  Or was it because Lin Bubi was engaged to Xixia and wanted to avoid the embarrassment of their meeting?  Or is it purely a coincidence, with no other special reason?  Don¡¯t underestimate a simple personnel arrangement.  It represents a very great significance in diplomacy Lin Zhao couldn't help but keep an eye out, wondering what on earth the Tubo people were doing?  Qingyi Jieguizhang was also surprised by this. There was naturally a reason for his change in expression. Although Lin Bubi was Zanpu's biological son, he had always been in poor health and was quite weak, which made Dong Fei very dissatisfied. The subjects  The degree of love for it is also very limited.  On the contrary, Ali Gu was very popular and was praised by everyone as a young hero. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? A hundred years later.  This position of Zanpu So intentionally or unintentionally, Dong Fe's two "sons" were competing with each other.  Today we welcome the Song Dynasty mission for such an important event.  The main protagonist, Lin Bubi, did not appear, but Ali Gu came out to support the appearance. There was inevitably something unusual about this, which made people confused and suspicious!  There is such an arrangement, what kind of tricks did Ali Gu use?  It was Zanpu's intentional arrangement. These all represented Tubo's attitude towards the Song Dynasty, and even related to national policy.  So when Qingyi Jie Guizhang saw Ali Gu, he was a little surprised and a little confused!  "Thank you Zanpu, thank you General Aligu!" Lin Zhao responded according to etiquette. Because Aligu had no clear canonization and prince status, the title of general was undoubtedly the most appropriate.  "We have invited the Song Dynasty envoy to the city!" Although Aligu looked a little rude, he was still very orderly and polite in his words and actions.  As the son of Zan Pu, he must be very proficient in Chinese and the corresponding Han family etiquette.  When Ali Gu saw Qing Yi knotting Guizhang, he was surprised and said: "Guizhang, why are you here? Didn't Zanpu send you to inspect the border? Why are you back again? Are you still with the Song envoy?" Lin  When Zhao saw this scene, he cursed in his heart. Could it be that Qingyi Jie Guizhang and Ali Gu had a bad relationship?  It's no wonder that Zamp's latest promotion promoted the two of them. There is competition between them, and some friction is completely normal.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "I met the Song Dynasty envoy on the border, and something unexpected happened, so I escorted them back to Qingtang City, and after returning to Zanpu, they will return!" "Oh, that's it!" Ali Gu  I just asked casually and said nothing more.Then he invited Lin Zhao to the city.  Lin Zhao and Ali Gu rode side by side and entered the city gate, only to find that Qingtang City was far more prosperous than imagined.  There are shops on both sides of the street, and there are many merchants traveling between the Central Plains and the Western Regions. Many people who sell goods from the Western Regions to Qingtang City are unwilling to go eastward, and the Central Plains people do not want to risk going to the Western Regions, so the Tubo people make it very convenient.  Started a reselling business.  Qingtang City has also become a cargo distribution center and commercial trade transfer station, and it is very prosperous.  At this moment, when I heard that the Song Dynasty envoy was coming, many Tubo people lined the streets to welcome them. In addition, there were many people who came to watch the excitement, and the streets were even more crowded, making it very lively.  Lin Zhao and Ali Gu, who were at the forefront, have undoubtedly become the center of attention, and some people have already commented on the young and handsome envoys of the Song Dynasty.  Ali Gu is also more familiar to people, and its popularity and prestige have undoubtedly been greatly improved.  Although he was the adopted son of Dong Fei, many people at the bottom did not know the inside story and only knew that he was the son of Zan Pu.  So in addition to shouting to welcome the Song Dynasty envoy, some people also called Prince Aligu Prince Aligu himself must have dreamed of it and wanted to have a solid identity!  Lin Zhao suddenly discovered that he and the entire mission seemed to have been used by Ali Gu.  But this is not something I can control. I am really passive when it comes to welcoming the mission.  It should be said that Ali Gu was lucky, or he thought of a way to seize a good opportunity to direct and enhance his reputation!  Of course, when two important figures swagger through the city, the accompanying guards will naturally be extremely careful.  Su An followed Lin Zhao closely, his eyes constantly turning, always alert to possible attacks from all directions.  Fortunately, the Tubo people had done some work before, and there were soldiers to clear the way, so everything was fine However, the streets were very congested, so the forward speed was inevitably hindered!  By the time we arrived at the Concierge Hotel, it was already noon.  Ali said: "The courtyard of Wujin may be quite tight. Is it enough for the residence of your country's mission?" "Okay, thank you, general!" Lin Zhao was very satisfied with the arrangement.  Ali said: "Well, after a long journey, everyone in the mission must be a little tired. After envoy Lin has eaten, he will rest first. Zanpu will meet you later." The procedure itself is like this.  , so Lin Zhao did not have any surprises when he arrived, and accepted Ali Gu's arrangement calmly.  ??At least for now, the Tubo people are relatively polite and considerate.  As for other more important things, we can only know them after meeting Zan Pu Dong Zang!  Ali said: "Well, envoy Lin, please rest. I have to go back and report to Zanpu." "Okay! By the way, who is in the courtyard over there?" Just passing by a street in front of the hotel, I saw  There were Tubo soldiers guarding the other side, which was probably important, so Lin Zhao casually asked one more question.  Ali Gu smiled softly and said: "That's where the Xixia mission is located over there!" Uh Thinking that the Xixia people had already arrived first, it's no wonder, after all, they are closer!  Lin Zhao knew that from this moment on, the diplomatic turmoil between Hehuang and Tubo officially began ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Qing  The center of Tang City is a grand palace. Although it is not as grand as the one built by Songtsan Gampo for Princess Wencheng, it is still magnificent and magnificent, symbolizing the status and wealth of Hehuang and Tubo.  In a palace of the Tubo Palace, a middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back. He looked about thirty or forty years old. His appearance was relatively elegant, his bearing was extraordinary, and his clothes showed his noble status.  It¡¯s none other than the current Tubo Zanpu Dong Zang!  At this moment, Dong Felt was quietly listening to his subordinate¡¯s report!  "Zanpu, the Song Dynasty envoy has entered the city!" "Yes! I heard that Qingyi Jie Guizhang personally escorted them back?" Dong Xiang asked in a deep voice.  "Yes, it is said that they were assassinated on the border of Hezhou. Qingyi Jie Guizhang was worried, so he escorted them to Qingtang City. After reporting to Zanpu, he would leave and return to the border" "No.  !" Dong Xiang waved his hand gently and said, "Don't let him go. The most important thing in Tubo right now is Qingtang City. It would be good for him to stay and gain some knowledge." "Yes!"  : "Where's Ali Gu? How did you go with the reception of the Song Dynasty envoy?" "Very good, the decoration was very grand, there were people walking around to welcome it, the atmosphere was warm, everything went well, now the envoy has been sent to the Li Hotel." Dong Xiang  Smiling softly, but not satisfiedDo you have any other ideas about how to adopt an adopted son?  Then he said: "Okay, let him entertain the envoys of the Song Dynasty in the next few days!" "Zanpu, why not let Prince Lin Bu compete?" Dong Zang had no expression on his face, and after a long time he said: "What about Xixia?  ? Liang Yimi is here in person. After all, he is also the biological uncle of Princess Xixia. Can you be respectful if you want to be her son-in-law? " "Zanpu, what do you mean?" "It doesn't mean anything. It's still early.  ?" Dong Fei shook his head with a smile, and then asked: "By the way, it is said that the Song Dynasty envoy came through Hezhou and had a drink with Mu Zheng, right?" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 225: Liang Yimi

    Recently, the Tubo Hotel has been very lively!  Since Tubo praised the birthday of Mrs. Qiao, the mother of Dong Fei, many people came from all over the world to congratulate her.  Although Tubo is now fragmented into many small countries, because Zunsiluo and Dong Xiang and his son have noble Zanpu bloodlines, their reputation is very high on the entire Tubo Plateau.  Many other tribes are willing to surrender to Hehuang Qingtang City. In addition, Hehuang Tubo is working hard to govern. Therefore, Hehuang Tubo has great influence among all Tubo people. There are many people from all tribes who come to pay their respects to the city.  There are also many countries in the Western Regions, such as Gaochang, Khotan, Uighur, etc. who will send people to congratulate Mrs. Qiao on her birthday.  The Concierge Hotel has undoubtedly become the most lively place, with many people living there.  But the most important among them is undoubtedly the Xixia and Song Dynasty missions!  The status and influence of the Song Dynasty are self-evident. As a huge country, Hehuang and Tubo were nominally vassal to the Song Dynasty and were vassal lands.  The arrival of a foreign mission undoubtedly requires special courtesy.  There is also Xixia. Although in name, Xixia is also a subject and vassal of the Song Dynasty, in fact no one would think so.  Xixia's national power was strong, especially in the northwest, where it had a greater influence.  There were many battles between Xixia and Hehuang Tubo in the past, and Li Yuanhao and Xi Siluo were also old enemies.  But there are no permanent enemies or permanent friends in the world, let alone between countries. Relations can be transformed at any time as long as interests require it.  Nowadays, the relationship between Tubo and Xixia has become relatively relaxed. This time I came to congratulate Mrs. Qiao on her birthday, which was highly valued by the Tubo people.  One of the reasons must be the great gift from the Xixia people, Princess Jinshan, the biological sister of Li Bingchang, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom.  She was to be betrothed to Zanpu's son Lin Bubi as his wife.  Be the granddaughter-in-law of Mrs. Qiao.  Reason two.  It was because Xixia envoys were very important, and Liang Yimi, Xixia's prime minister and uncle, actually came in person.  Liang Yimi may not be thirty years old this year. Becoming the uncle of the country and the prime minister of the country is something he never expected.  In his early years, his sister Liang married the uncle of the country at that time, and the prime minister did not hide Pang's son.  Liang Yimi was already very excited to be related to his uncle, which meant that he could pretend to be powerful.  There can be many benefits.  At that time, Liang Yi was envious of Fu Zang and Pang Na, and occasionally imagined how glorious he would be if he could have such a status!  Sometimes daydreaming really does make dreams come true!  Because Li Yuanhao, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, died suddenly, Yizong Li Liangzuo was less than one year old when he came to the throne, and he was still a baby in his arms.  Therefore, the power of the government was in the hands of his mother, Empress Wu Zang. Queen Wu Zang's opinions and abilities were very average, so all major affairs of the government were delegated to his brother Wu Zang.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out of hiding the blackmail and become accustomed to it, after all, power is addictive.  Although the little emperor Li Liangzuo has grown up, he still has no intention of returning power.  This conflict between the minister who cares about life and the young heroine is reflected, and it begins to become more and more acute. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? could be a waste of time?  It would be fine to return the power to Li Liangzuo, but most powerful officials in history did not do this, and Wu Zangpang was no exception. Such people have an extraordinary nostalgia for power.  As a result, the conflicts between the monarch, his ministers, and his nephews and uncles became more and more intense.  The young emperor Li Liangzuo wanted to regain his throne and power, but he did not hide the fact that Pang had controlled the government for many years. He had great power and had many eyes and ears. He was even more greedy and showed no mercy to his nephew.  How easy is it for the little emperor Li Liangzuo to seize power?  The first one is to keep abreast of Wu Zang's actions and to place one's own eyes and ears around him. This can be said to be extremely difficult for the little emperor who has no foundation. ???????????????????????? But Li Liangzuo is very good at thinking of ways, and he actually opened a breakthrough. This person is none other than Liang, the daughter-in-law of Fu Zangpang, who is also Liang Yimi¡¯s sister.  Li Liangzuo had an affair with her and told Liang that as long as she was willing to help him, she would make Liang the queen after the incident was completed.  This was a huge temptation, and Mrs. Liang was naturally tempted The matter was soon known to Wu Zang and Pang and his son. Unfortunately, Wu Zang did not feel the shame of cuckolding, but thought it was a good thing.  "If the daughter-in-law has an affair with the little emperor, she can keep track of the emperor's whereabouts at any time and control him better." Wu Zangying Pang had this idea.  But he ignored his daughter-in-law¡¯s thoughts!  The affair with Li Liangzuo has become a fait accompli, and now because it is of use to him, he does not move lightly.  If Li Liangzuo falls in the future and he is no longer useful, can he tolerate an unruly daughter-in-law without a collector?  ??If you continue to be loyal to Wu Zangjia, what awaits you is just an ordinary life, and may even lead to death.  And helping Li Bingchang can?Can become a queen with high status.  Ms. Liang is not stupid, she made a very wise choice and seized the opportunity well.  When Wu Zang falsely accused Pang and his son of evil intentions, the Liang family decisively reported it. With the support of General Manmei and others, Yizong Li Liangzuo executed Wu Pang and his family, and also killed his wife Fu Zang, ending the situation where Wu Zang had exclusive power.  .  Immediately, Li Liangzuo kept his promise and canonized Liang as queen, and Liang Yimi became the uncle of the state.  Although Li Liangzuo wanted to work hard to govern, unfortunately he was short-lived and died early. His son Li Bingchang who came to the throne was only seven years old.  As a result, the Empress Dowager Liang came to power, and Liang Yimi became the uncle and prime minister of the country, taking charge of government affairs and wielding power in both the government and the public, just like Wu Zangying Pang.  This is what Liang Yimi has dreamed of, and his wish has finally come true, although the process was a bit unexpected.  But after reaching this point, Liang Yimi realized that it was not easy to be the prime minister.  We have to deal with internal political opponents and handle internal affairs well, which are all very troublesome things.  ¡°For example, in the days when the Song Dynasty was at odds with the Song Dynasty and the business market was closed, the lives of the Xixia people were miserable, and Liang Yi¡¯s life was even worse.  Now that the internal affairs have gradually stabilized, helping his sister to gain a firm foothold, he is troubled by the diplomatic and military aspects.  Although Xixia occupies a large area in the northwest, the actual situation is not very good. There are Song and Liao in the east, and Tubo and Uighur in the west. It can be said that it is a land of four battles, with enemies on all sides.  The relationship with the Liao Kingdom is not bad, but the main reason is that it is the enemy of the Song Dynasty. Every time it goes to war with the Song Dynasty, there is always Tubo behind it.  Over time, the Xixia people have suffered endlessly and even more. If they cannot solve this problem, it will always be difficult to achieve great results.  The Xixia people felt aggrieved by being forced to improve relations with the Song Dynasty this time, but if they wanted the Song Dynasty to break up and start a war, the prerequisite was that the Tubo people must be dealt with, otherwise everything would be in vain!  After learning from the painful experience, the Xixia people invested a lot of money and even took out their princess. Prime Minister Liang Yimi even came to Tubo Qingtang City in person.  The degree of attention and the scale of the work are astonishing.  But things may not go as smoothly as imagined. The attitude of the Tubo people is one thing.  At the same time, the people of the Song Dynasty would not relax and also sent a mission. They were obviously here to cause trouble. Liang Yimi was inevitably a little confused.  At the same time, he had been paying close attention to the movements of the Song Dynasty mission and collecting information at any time.  There is a saying among the Han people that is right: know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles!  "Has the Song Dynasty envoy entered the city?" Liang Yimi asked in a deep voice.  The attendant responsible for collecting information replied: "Yes, we have entered the city." Liang Yimi asked again: "Have you met the envoy of the Song Dynasty? Is he really just a boy of about twenty years old?" "Yes,  Very young, indeed in his prime years! "Huh! What on earth is the Emperor of the Song Dynasty planning?" Liang Yimi couldn't help but shake his head slightly, this was the most puzzling thing for him.  For such an important matter, the Song Dynasty actually sent a young man as an envoy. What was its attitude?  What starting point?  Is it because the Emperor of the Song Dynasty did not take Tubo and Xixia seriously?  Or is this young man extraordinary and has some extraordinary abilities?  Of course, while shocked, Liang Yimi did not notice that he was only thirty years old Liang Yimi asked again: "Did the Tubo people greet them? What is the situation?" "To the people of the Song Dynasty,  The welcoming ceremony was very grand, and it was a welcoming ceremony. Dong Zhan sent Ali Gu to host it, and he was sent to the guesthouse next door.  Surprised.  "It's Ali Gu, Lin Bubi never showed up!" Liang Yimi suddenly laughed, what kind of medicine was sold in Dong Zhan's gourd?  What's going on with this arrangement?  From this incident, Liang Yimi seemed to see some hope!  This is just the beginning. We still have to wait until we see Hehuang, Tubo, Zanpu, and Dongzhan before we can come to a conclusion.  However, Liang Yimi was very interested in this young envoy of the Song Dynasty, and wanted to meet him sometime to see what was so special about him!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the Tubo Palace, the conversation between Dong Fei and his subordinates continued!  "Yes, Zanpu, when the envoys of the Song Dynasty passed through Hezhou, they did drink and chat with Mu Zheng, the son of Blind Felt. It is said that Mu Zheng treated the envoys of the Song Dynasty with great courtesy and grandness" Dong Fei remained silent.  , there is always a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, this thing is interesting after all!  Mu Zheng was a pretty good guy. Maybe Dong Xiang didn't take his eldest brother Xiang Xiang seriously, but he couldn't help but look at his nephew in a different light.  What is the reason for such a good relationship between the envoys of the Song Dynasty and Mu Zheng?  Who is more proactive?  Dong felt very happy about this.??Curious!  Dong Zang then asked: "Did envoys of the Song Dynasty ever encounter assassinations at the border of Hezhou?" "It seems so. It was for this reason that Qingyi formed a ghost seal to escort them back. I think he knew the specific situation.  !¡± Dong Xiang nodded and said, ¡°Okay, let Guizhang come over sometime. I haven¡¯t seen him for a long time and I really want to talk to him!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± At this time, someone came to report: ¡°Zan Pu, General Ali Gu.  Please see me!" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 226: Not having a father at birth

    "See Zanpu for Ali Gu!" Although the mother is Dong Xiang's concubine, Ali Gu is not his biological child after all. So far, Dong Xiang does not seem to have the intention to publicly acknowledge the identity of Ali Gu.  The name of the prince has always been unworthy of the name. Even if he wanted to, he could not say the title of father in the end, and could not say it out loud.  "Well, are all the envoys of the Song Dynasty settled in place?" Dong Xiang smiled and nodded, asking softly.  Overall, he still likes and appreciates this cheap son.  "According to Zamp's instructions, we have been welcomed into the city according to etiquette and settled in properly." Ali Gu replied softly and respectfully.  "Very good!" Dong Zhan knew that Ali Gu could definitely handle this little thing, and immediately asked: "What do you think of the Song Dynasty mission? What's your impression?" "This" Ali Gu hesitated and said.  : "Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao is very young, I heard he was just twenty years old!" "Really?" Knowing that the Song Dynasty envoy was coming, Dong Xiang had already inquired about the envoy's situation clearly, and buried it with Liang Yi  Likewise, he was also surprised.  The emperor of the Song Dynasty was young, and he might not be old enough, but he still had so many old ministers. Why was he so rash and sent a young envoy as an envoy? The identity of an envoy often represents a country's diplomatic strategy and the degree of importance it attaches to.  A twenty-year-old envoy, in the eyes of ordinary people, is a bit rash.  When the Song Dynasty did this, did they not pay attention to Xixia, or did they deliberately neglect Tubo? Dong Feang couldn't help but start to mutter in his heart, what did the Song Dynasty mean? These undoubtedly had an important impact on the relationship between Tubo and the Song Dynasty.  And why did the Song Dynasty mission pass through Hezhou? Although it was due to weather and shortcuts.  But what is the mentality of drinking and chatting with Mu Zheng in Hezhou? After all, the relationship between Hehuang, Tubo and Hezhou is well known? Could it be that the Song Dynasty also wanted to do the same thing as Li Yuanhao did back then, duplicity.  Is it possible to use the conflicts between brothers to divide and disintegrate Tubo? Dong Xiang, who has received a good education since childhood, knows very well that this is a common method used by the Central Plains dynasty.  A little doubt lingered in his heart, which made Dong Fei have some doubts and negative emotions about the envoys of the Song Dynasty.  "Is there anything else? I believe you also know something about the situation of the envoys of the Song Dynasty. Do you have any opinions?" Dong Zang asked in a deep voice.  To a certain extent, this is a matter related to Tibet¡¯s diplomatic strategy, a national matter and a major event of Tibet!  Dong Felt asked.  It was a kind of trial and a kind of test, so Ali Gu naturally had to be extra cautious.  In fact, it started just now. Ali Gu was also keenly aware of this, so he did not dare to say anything casually. He looked around and mentioned the age of the envoy of Song Dynasty.  I originally thought I would just fool around with it and get over it.  But Dong Zang seemed to want to get to the bottom of it, and Ali Gu knew that he couldn't escape today.  "But it's a very important matter, so don't dare to express your position casually. If you don't do it right, the consequences will be quite serious."  Especially now that his identity is unknown and he has ideas and plans for certain things, Ali Gu needs to be even more cautious.  Ali Gu pondered for a moment.  Many thoughts came to mind, and finally he said in a deep voice: "Zanpu, I thought that since the Song Dynasty had a nominal canonization, and this time I came to celebrate the birthday of the Dowager, I should at least treat him with grand courtesy. No matter how formal it is, I should treat him with dignity.  My Tubo attitude is not true. As for the rest, since the envoys of the Song Dynasty and the Xixia envoys are here, let's take a look at their respective conditions and weigh them before making a decision.  If you trust too much, no matter who you are, you will not be kind. It is fundamental to seek to strengthen our own strength. Of course, on the premise of maximizing our interests in Tubo, it is best to deal with the Song Dynasty and Xixia with ease.  That's fine. With Ali Gu's qualifications and level, it's hard to think things through, and it's not something I, a young general, can easily figure out. Everything still has to be decided by Zamp. "The difference between saying something and not saying anything is not big.  , vaguely seemed to say nothing, and Ali Gu did not reveal any opinions or preferences.  However, it stated the current situation of Tubo, the principles that had been chosen, and other issues, and emphasized that all decisions should be made by Zanpu Dongzhen.  While emphasizing Dong Xiang¡¯s supreme authority, he also indirectly expressed his position and difficulties. I believe Dong Xiang can understand these.  Sure enough, Dong Xiang nodded lightly and said: "Yes, that's what happened. This time, the envoys from the Song Dynasty and Xixia came together. How to decide, let's wait until we meet the envoys from the two countries! Let's do it, two days later  , hold a banquet to welcome envoys from various countries, and I will personally host it. Before that, you will be responsible for entertaining the envoys of the Song Dynasty!" "Me?" Ali was suspicious and seemed a little surprised, but he didn't know it was from the bottom of his heart.  Still pretending to be surprised!  Dong Xiang naturally knew the reason for Ali Gu's surprise and hesitation, and nodded slightly: "Yes, you go! Lin Bubi went to receive Xixia and got into trouble, so you go to the Song Dynasty!" "Yes!" Ali Gu accepted the order.At the same time, I was also wondering about my adoptive father's intentions. What did he mean by deliberately pointing out this fact? Did he want to tell me something? Or was he trying to test me? Or had Dong Fei already made a decision regarding his stance on the Song Dynasty and Xixia? ~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ali Gu left, and a person beside him said: "Zanpu, Ali Gu has ambitions, and  Idea! " Dare to discuss his adopted son in front of Zhen Pu, and also involve the issue of the future prince of the country, which shows the closeness and trust between this person and Dong Zang.  "Yes, he refuses to say more in front of me for fear of saying something wrong or not agreeing with me. This kid is very good at reading people's faces." Dong Fei sighed: "But in this regard, he is better than Lin.  Bu Bi is much stronger. That kid is too straightforward and can't hold things in his heart. He doesn't know that to be a king, you need to keep your emotions and anger hidden" "Zanpu, do you mean" "Alas!" Dong Fei sighed!  With a voice, he said: "In terms of talent, Lin Bubi is far inferior to Ali Gu, but Ali Gu is not my biological child after all" When it comes to establishing a crown prince, it stands to reason that the first thing that should be considered is the impact of the choice of crown prince on the country.  But the king is also a human being after all, and family affection, likes and dislikes will also have a great influence. It would be better if he had more sons.  Whether it is based on the ancestral etiquette or choosing a worthy person to establish it, there is a relatively large choice.  But like Dong Fean, his biological son is useless, but his adopted son is a good seedling. What should he do? Although Ali Gu is very good, what father is unwilling to pass the throne to his biological son? Dong Fean's situation is similar to that of Song Renzong.  Just like that, the adopted son Zhao Zongshi was very good and loved by others, but Song Renzong still tried hard to have a biological son to pass on the throne.  It was not until the end that he had no choice but to make Zhao Zongshi the crown prince Similarly, Dong Fei's priority was still Lin Bubi, but his son's performance was really He hates iron but cannot make steel!  Dong Xiang continued: "The situation in Hehuang is very bad now. It seems to be a peaceful place, but in fact it is full of crises. I am very nervous about taking over the throne from my father. I don't know if I can keep this family business. Lin Bubu  It¡¯s even more worrying than that. I don¡¯t want to push him into that position, but in the end he will be harmed, Tubo will be harmed, and my father¡¯s hard work will be ruined¡± The person next to him seemed to understand Dong Xiang¡¯s thoughts very well and comforted him.  Said: "Zanpu, you are still young and strong, and you have plenty of time. You can teach Lin Bubi well. Or you can add a few more little princes, and you can choose the best ones in the future" Dong Xi sighed: "The idea is very good, but it's just that  I wonder if God can follow people's wishes" The man suggested: "Zanpu, no matter what plans you make in the future, Aligu should pay attention to this. His reputation and prestige are already very high, and he has outstanding military exploits.  Now his strength is not small. If Zanpu has other plans in the future, he will be too big to lose. " Dong Fei knew this very well and said in a deep voice, "I will pay attention to this. Ali Gu is still young, he can't do it!  But there are some things that are necessary just in case. Pay attention to Ali Gu's daily behavior. Also, if Qing Yi comes back with the ghost seal, I will focus on cultivating him!  " "Yes!" That person also thought that in the future, a hundred years after Zanpu, there might be some shortcomings, and the only one who can cure Ali's bone is Qingyi Jie Guizhang.  Ali Gu is excellent, but he must establish an opponent and a competitor for him ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~ Ali Gu left the palace and just returned to the mansion when his younger brother Sunan Dangzheng came in a hurry.  This hero is also known for his bravery, good at conquering and fighting, and is Ali Gu's number one helper.  The reason why Ali Gu was able to establish a high prestige and strength in the army is inseparable from the support of the Southern Jiangsu Party Campaign.  He came in a hurry. He originally had something to tell his brother, but he found that Ali Gu¡¯s brows were furrowed, as if something was very difficult ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Brother!¡± Ali Gu said: ¡°Zanpu asked me to accompany the envoy of the Song Dynasty.  Minister!" "What's this? It's a good thing!" Ali Gu shook his head and said: "I don't think Zan Pu also asked Lin Bubi to accompany the Xixia envoy. And he has been testing me a lot recently!  Ah" "After all, Lin Bubi is his biological son!" Ali Gu felt helpless that he had never met his father Su Nan Dangzheng said: "Brother, don't worry, everyone can see what a bear Lin Bubi looks like.  Although he is Zanpu's biological son, he may not be able to take on the heavy responsibility of Hehuang in the future. Zanpu will definitely consider it in many ways What's more, our strength is constantly expanding. In the future" "Don't use your brain, Zan  Pu will definitely guard against us!" Ali Gu shook his head and said: "You may not know that Qingyi Jie Guizhang may not leave when he comes back this time!" Ali Gu pondered for a moment and asked: "By the way, you  Did you come here for something?" "Sunan Dangzheng then said: "Oh, by the way, those people from Dasanguan have arrived in Qingtang City!"  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 227: The Young Man¡¯s Generous Deeds

    When I went to the palace to meet Dong Felt today, Ali had a lot of feelings, so he talked a few more words with his brother.  In the end, he realized that he seemed to talk too much, and there were some things that even his own brother couldn't say too much about.  So he immediately shut up, changed the subject, and asked about his brother's purpose. Unexpectedly, the result also surprised him!  "A guest from Dasanguan came to Qingtang City?" Obviously, Ali Gu did not expect such a thing to happen.  "Not bad!" Sunan Dangzheng said: "I thought that before I went to the Great Sanguan, they knew in their hearts that they would give up and there would be no further contact. I didn't expect them to come in person. This persistence and courage are true.  It's extraordinary. I had imagined that even if they really had an idea, they would only come to Lanzhou and contact us, but I didn't expect that they would have the courage and perseverance to come directly to Qingtang City. " Aligu said with a smile: "Look.  It is very important for them to get these goods, and they are in a hurry, otherwise why would they take such a risk? " "Yes, I think so too!" Sunan Dangzheng said: "Since they came in person, they are so sincere.  Should we agree to a slightly higher price? " "Don't always think about money!" Ali Gu shook his head and said, "Has the identity of the other party been determined? After all, this matter is of great importance and there is no room for rashness.  " "The person who came here is a young man in his teens, but he seems to be very dignified and smart. There are only a dozen people in the group, and he is already capable of coming to Qingtang City alone. His courage is even more admirable. "  A teenager again?  Ali Gu couldn't help but wonder, what happened to this era?  The envoys of the Song Dynasty were only twenty years old.  The Xixia Prime Minister was less than thirty years old.  Now there is a teenage boy talking about business After all, he is getting old.  Or is the world changing too fast?  Su Nan Dangzheng continued: "As for the identity, the man claimed to be Xin Wenzhe, and he was from Shanxi Road in the Song Dynasty. I don't know other details." "Just this little information? Don't you have any idea of ??their true identity?  ?" Ali Gu's face became more solemn and confused.  "Maybe they are from Huanqing Road or Linyan Road in the Song Dynasty. They mainly have conflicts with the Xixia people and will not hinder our access to Tubo!" Sunan Dangzheng replied in a deep voice.  "How many war horses do they want?" "Two thousand!" It turns out that the goods they are talking about are war horses, which is really surprising!  It turns out that the tribes conquered by the Southern Jiangsu Party are close to the border of Tubo, where there are good pastures.  There are many horses produced.  In addition to supplying their own country, they also sold some horses.  You should know that the Hequ horses produced in Tubo are strong, dry or rough.  The head is larger, mostly straight and slightly hare-headed or half-rabbit-headed, with long ears shaped like bamboo leaves, large nostrils, and a wide concave jaw.  Neck length is medium, often with torticollis, and the neck and shoulders are well integrated.  Shoulders slightly erect.  The armor is of medium height and length.  The chest is broad and deep, and the back and waist are straight.  A few horses are slightly longer.  The abdominal shape is normal, the limbs are medium in length, and the joints, tendons and ligaments are well developed; the forelimbs are normal or slightly outward, and some hind limbs are slightly knife-like or outward; the hoof is large and flat, the hoof quality is slightly less solid, and there are few clefts and strong pulling power.  , medium speed and power, durable and durable.  The most important thing is that the Hequ horse has strong adaptability to the alpine and changeable climate environment.  It is an excellent horse used as cavalry equipment for the army, especially in the northwest where the climate is relatively cold, and it is a first-class war horse.  In the history of ancient wars, they have made great achievements. During the Han Dynasty, in order to improve the horse breeds in the Central Plains, the imperial court introduced the excellent horse breeds from the Western Regions to graze in the Qinghai area. The descendants of these horses made "major contributions" to the Han Dynasty's conquest of the Xiongnu.  When the Mongolian army later marched south to Dali, Kublai Khan also commanded the army to herd a large number of military horses in the river meander area with rich water and grass.  It is precisely because of these reasons that the Hequ horses produced in Tubo have become first-class hot commodities. People from the Song Dynasty, Xixia people, and even some horse bandits across Longyou are their regular customers.  Because it is close to the border, each sale is relatively secretive and the quantity is not very large, so no one has ever noticed it.  As for the profit from selling horses, it is of great use to Ali Gu. In recent years, he has bought people and horses everywhere to develop and strengthen his own strength. This is an important source of income and reliance, and it is of great significance.  As for such secretive matters, he was directly responsible for his younger brother Su Nan Dangzheng.  There was an intermediary contact before. Someone from the Song Dynasty wanted to buy horses, and they agreed to meet at Dashanguan.  Later, because the envoys of the Song Dynasty were going to Hehuang, Tibetans were very concerned about the East. In addition to some other reasons, the Southern Jiangsu Dangzheng did not go to discuss it in detail.  But they didn¡¯t expect that the merchants would arrive in Qingtang City in person. This was something they never expected!  The most important thing is that this customer wants two thousand yuan at a time.??, and payment will soon be delivered directly in gold.  With such a big deal, Sunan Dangzheng quickly became tempted.  But because the matter was so important, he felt that he still needed to discuss it with his eldest brother first!  "So many!" Ali Gu was a little surprised and asked: "Who is it? Need so many war horses? Two thousand, but it can equip a quite powerful cavalry regiment. Who can have such a big one?"  "What do you think there are so many of them? This is a rare and big deal. If it is done, the profits will be huge" The Southern Sunan Party is brave and mighty, and is a first-class warrior on the battlefield, but its thinking is not.  So wise.  Many things are considered relatively simple, and the vision is relatively not that long-term.  Ali Gu shook his head and said: "We must be cautious about this matter. Can the horse thieves in Longyou be so generous? If it were the Song Dynasty" "Could it be the official behavior of the Song Dynasty? They used to do it openly and secretly, but from us in Tubo  A lot of horses were purchased!¡± The Southern Jiangsu Party Campaign revealed the fact that the Song Dynasty was seriously short of war horses. In addition to purchasing horses from Sichuan, Yunnan and Tubo through formal channels.  There are also many cases of horse smuggling and trafficking in secret areas in border areas, many of which were committed by the Song Dynasty border troops.  The Tubo people can benefit a lot from this. The Song Dynasty is really short of horses, so it has always turned a blind eye to this kind of thing. If there is one, it will be happy to see the success.  It is even an attitude of acquiescence and connivance, and Sunan Dangzheng has become accustomed to this.  Ali Gu pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "It shouldn't be the case. The envoys of the Song Dynasty have just arrived in Qingtang City and have not yet met with Zanpu. Even if they need horses, they will tell them in person. In the past, every time the envoys of the Song Dynasty came, they would buy horses.  War horses will be mentioned, and this time will definitely be no exception So do the Song Dynasty people need to take a two-pronged approach, overtly and covertly?" Sunan Dangzheng also realized the problem and wondered: "Is it possible that the Song Dynasty border army generals secretly did it?  What move" "Purchasing horses and preparing armors privately for border army generals were very sensitive matters in ancient times.  During the Han Dynasty, the famous general Zhou Yafu was imprisoned by Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty for concealing armor, and finally died on a hunger strike Ali Gu's expression suddenly became serious, and he said: "In this way, if this matter is a bit serious, it's okay.  You need to be more cautious. If some generals of the Song Dynasty's frontier army really do something wrong, then selling them horses without permission is colluding with the enemy! Although it is an internal matter of the Song Dynasty, it will definitely affect us after the Dongchuang incident.  We also know that the relationship between the Song Dynasty and Tibet is now in a very sensitive period, not to mention that we are accompanying the Song Dynasty mission. We don¡¯t know how Zanpu will decide next And I am also in a particularly sensitive period,  Relationship matters are relatively sensitive and important; if someone takes advantage of it, it will cause a lot of harm but no benefit!" "What should we do?" Su Nan Dangzheng said: "It would be a pity to reject them directly?  It may affect our credibility in the future" Ali Gu said disapprovingly: "These are all trivial matters. Qingyi is coming back with the Ghost Chapter. You have to be careful about this guy. Zampu must have paid more attention to us recently. You need to be careful about everything.  Act However, it's a pity to let it go like this. Let's learn more about the other party's origins. If they don't reveal their identity this time, they won't be able to buy a horse" "Okay!  ¡± Sunan Party has left, but Ali Gu is not in a good mood!  The helplessness of not having a father makes him have to do more things if he wants to achieve his goal. At the same time, he will have more considerations and need to be more cautious when doing things!  For a long time, Ali Gu couldn't help sighing, and after being silent for a long time, he got up and rushed to the concierge hotel where the Song Dynasty mission was stationed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~ There is a courtyard in the south of Qingtang City, with three entrances and three exits. It is relatively simple and elegant, and the most important thing is quiet.  In fact, the owner of the courtyard does not often live here, but is mostly rented by some merchants who live in Qingtang City.  In recent days, a group of merchants from the Song Dynasty have lived here and become the new owners!  The scenery in the yard is quite good. The withered leaves are falling, and it is a unique scene under the sunset.  A handsome young man stood in the yard, looking up at the leaves spinning in the air. He seemed to be concentrating on something, his expression motionless Under the setting sun, his figure was the same as the trunk of the tree. The old man being pulled was long and vaguely a little  Loneliness and loneliness.  The young man himself did not have the habit of being sad for spring and autumn, but the scenery in front of him seemed to be vaguely contagious, making his mind wander a little.  Inadvertently, I will remember that this situation also happened in a wilderness in Hezhou.  Now the scenery is similar, but things have changed and people have changed &nbsp; So even if there are extremely important things in his heart, it is difficult to concentrate on it It wasn't until the sound of footsteps came from behind that the young man gathered his mind "Qilang, there is a reply from the Tubo people!" "Oh? What do you say?  ?" The young man turned around and revealed his handsome face. It was Xin Wenzhe!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 228: Troublesome Situation

    As Lin Zhao expected, Xin Wenzhe's identity was quite mysterious, and his purpose in coming to Tubo was not simple!  It¡¯s just that these things did not infringe on the interests of Lin Zhaohe and the mission.  It is very important to Xin Wenzhe himself, as well as the people and forces behind it, so naturally it cannot be disclosed easily.  Yes, Xin Wenzhe belonged to a certain force in the northwest of the Song Dynasty. The purpose of coming to Tubo this time was very clear, that is, to buy horses!  As for her specific identity, why did she buy so many horses?  What is the purpose and use?  Others don't know All in all, these war horses are very important to them and what they urgently need.  If not, Xin Wenzhe would not have risked his life and rushed all the way to Qingtang City in Tibet before waiting for the owner of the Tibetan cargo at Dashan Pass Fortunately, he was lucky and met Lin Zhao and the Song Dynasty envoy, who protected him  Only then can we reach Qingtang City quickly and safely.  Is it possible that he really doesn¡¯t know what to do?  What consequences will it cause.  Fortunately, we were lucky. We arrived in Hehuang and Tubo safely and contacted the owner of the cargo. However, the attitude of the other party and some relevant details of the transaction have yet to be discussed. We still don¡¯t know what the outcome will be Xin Wenzhe has already arranged for someone to handle it.  , and she herself has always been a little uneasy.  Standing in the yard, under the beautiful sunset, I originally wanted to calm down.  But as soon as she saw the afterglow of the setting sun and the falling leaves, she couldn't help but think of that evening in Hezhou.  Thinking of the sudden assassination, how Lin Zhao saved her and then escaped while holding hands with each other.  I don't know why, but those scenes were deeply engraved in Xin Wenzhe's mind.  I couldn¡¯t get rid of it no matter what Until Achang appeared.  Brought news about the Tibetans.  She had to collect her mind.  Focus all your attention on the important task of your trip.  "What did the Tubo people say? What's the price? When can it be delivered? What's the quantity?" Xin Wenzhe seemed to be very anxious and familiar with the business. He kept asking questions while hoping for a good answer.  It's a pity that the result disappointed him. Achang looked at "Qilang" who was full of expectations, and couldn't help but shake his head gently and said: "I'm sorry, Qilang, I'm afraid this is a bit troublesome. I have to disappoint you!" Xin Wenzhe's face  The anxiety and tension, as well as the wonderful expectations, disappeared in an instant, replaced by disappointment, worry, and expected doubts.  Immediately asked: "What's going on? We are directly trading gold, why are the Tubo people unwilling? Do they think the price is too low?" As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos. Xin Wenzhe may be too nervous about this matter, so he started with a series of words  Questions and conjectures, eager to know the answers.  Achang couldn't help but be a little surprised when he saw Xin Wenzhe's panic expression.  Also a little worried.  In the past, "Qilang" was known for her calmness and composure, and her greatest advantage was her calmness in every situation.  Otherwise, how could she stand out from the many sisters and become a good helper for Dalang?  Become the special "Qi Langjun" in the family?  But now, she seems to have changed. ????????? Everything was fine during the break and when we first hit the road.  But since entering Hezhou, things have slowly changed.  Especially after encountering an assassination outside the camp in Hezhou that day, something started to change.  At first, Achang thought it was a sudden assassination, and "Qilang" was a little stimulated, and his expression was affected by some images.  But after observing in secret, Achang felt that things were not that simple. This change in "Qi Lang" seemed to be related to that Dr. Lin I remember that it was Dr. Lin who saved "Qi Lang" during the assassination that day, and Achang was grateful for this.  .  But after that, Lin Zhao once talked to Xin Wenzhe alone, and when he came back, he found that "Qilang" looked a little indifferent Achang also asked directly or indirectly several times, but Xin Wenzhe was unwilling to say anything.  So much so that what was said in the conversation with Lin Zhao that night has become a mystery Since then, Achang found that "Qilang" often meditated quietly, less manly and more like a little girl  Could it be "Qilang" What girl doesn't have a child?  "Shichiro" is already sixteen or seventeen years old. Could it be that his heart is palpitating?  Originally, this was a good thing. As his most trusted subordinate, Achang hoped that "Qilang" would have a good ending.  But nowit's hard to say whether this candidate is right, at least the time is not right After seeing Achang's strange look, Xin Wenzhe seemed to realize that his situation was not so good, so he quickly adjusted himself, concentrated all his energy, and asked: "  Tell me, what¡¯s going on?¡± Seeing that Xin Wenzhe had regained his former composure and confidence, Achang felt a little relieved and hoped that he could persevere.  so tightAt this juncture, we can no longer be distracted. After all, "Qilang" is the backbone of everyone Achang said solemnly: "The Tubo people have a very tough attitude this time, claiming that this is a special period and all transactions must be carried out  Be careful. All merchants must disclose their identities before they can discuss cooperation?" Xin Wenzhe frowned and said, "Weren't they all anonymous before?  Horse reselling is relatively hidden. As for all merchants, most of them purchase horses anonymously.  After all, the identities of merchants are quite mixed, and there are everyone.  There are politicians, generals, and horse thieves, and it is not convenient to reveal their true identities It is precisely for this reason that guests are more willing to come here. The business of Sunan Dangzheng is the best, and it has been well-known and has formed a good reputation.  Xin Wenzhe chose them precisely for this reason.  Now the other party suddenly requests to reveal his identity. What is going on?  Not to mention whether you are willing or not, the key is that this identity cannot be made public "Is it necessary? Do you know why?"  It can be solved.  "It is said that because the envoys of the Song Dynasty are in Tubo, the relationship between the two countries is relatively special now, and the number of war horses we want is relatively large so the Tubo people have doubts. Firstly, they are afraid that we will have any contact with the envoys; secondly,  I'm afraid that we have other plans and it will eventually lead to more serious consequences." Xin Wenzhe was a little helpless. Everything in the world has its pros and cons.  With the help of the mission's protection, he came to Qingtang City.  Now the existence of the mission has affected his plans.  It is true that there are gains and losses, and I feel helpless after being grateful, and even feel like I am trapped in a cocoon.  "The Tubo people said they still need to consider it, but we must first reveal our identities, otherwise there is no need to discuss" Achang said a very serious situation.  Xin Wenzhe's eyes immediately became more solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Is there no other solution?" Achang said: "The Tubo people are not letting up at the moment. Maybe they are also observing and will make a decision after meeting Dr. Lin"  Xin Wenzhe was a little helpless, as it seemed that this trip was inseparable from Lin Zhao.  On the way here, we walked together, and now some things are only possible because of his influence. This feeling is really  He could only smile helplessly and shake his head repeatedly.  Achang originally didn't have much hope for his trip to Hehuang, and said: "Of course our identities cannot be made public, otherwise the news will be in danger if the news comes from Tubo Instead of doing this, it is better to plead guilty to the court directly.  Just explain the situation to the Privy Council. After all, the fault is not ours, but the fault was caused by Li Fugui" "I also thought about doing this, but the elder brother has his concerns!" Xin Wenzhe shook his head helplessly: "Besides, things will not happen.  It's so simple. If Li Fugui had reported it directly when he was first arrogant, it might have been reasonable. However, because he owed Li Fugui a favor in the early years, the eldest brother made the wrong move in the first step.  The crime of complicity has been confirmed. Even if you and I have this idea, the eldest brother definitely doesn't want to bring shame to our ancestors, let alone let my family's reputation be affected Besides, you also know that Li Fugui and Wang  We have a good relationship with each other. The official family is very fond of Wang Xianggong now. It is hard to say what will happen after the incident The eldest brother is not willing to take risks, and we should understand If we can make up for it quietly.  Everything is easy to say about this hole" "Oh!" Achang sighed softly: "I'm just afraid that the more busy I get, the more chaotic I will be. If something goes wrong, the crime will be more serious" "Yes!" Xin Wenzhe was helpless!  He said: "But what can I do? I wanted to solve it quickly and complete this matter as soon as possible, but now" Xin Wenzhe suddenly felt that things were getting more and more troublesome, and seemed to be developing in an unfavorable direction  While her life was not going well, she began to worry about the situation at home again. She wondered if her eldest brother was okay?  When he thought of this, Xin Wenzhe felt that he must work hard and do everything possible to get this matter done.  Naturally, it also comes with great responsibility. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Can be found in Qingtang City.  If only someone could help me.  Thinking about the whole of Hehuang and Tubo, it seems that the only friend he knew was the Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao.  But can I ask him for help with this matter?  Xin Wenzhe shook his head helplessly, his mood suddenly dropped a lot ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the hotel, Lin Zhao suddenly felt his ears and eyes burning, and he sneezed several times in a row. He couldn't help but curious: "Who is talking about me like this?" When he was confused, Su An came to report:  "Sir, General Ali of Tubo has arrived!" (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 229 Complex Situation

    Ali Gu is here?  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Please come quickly!" Now that they are in Hehuang, these important figures in Tubo need to pay special attention to their interactions.  Just when he was about to get up and go out to greet him, the mighty and brave Ali Gu strode in and greeted Lin Zhao with a smile.  "Ambassador Lin, how satisfied are you with the situation at the Concierge Hotel? Are you comfortable here? Are you having a good rest? If there is anything wrong, or if there is anything that needs to be replaced or added, just tell me and I will take care of it as soon as possible.  ." Ali Gu was particularly hospitable and hospitable as soon as they met. He expressed his condolences with concern, and his attitude was not the least bit good.  "General Aligu is so polite. Everything is fine here. We are very satisfied and have a good job!" Lin Xu also had a smile on his face and answered very politely.  "That's good!" Ali Gu said: "Our Tubo is relatively remote and not as rich as the Song Dynasty, so we might be neglecting the envoys of the Great Kingdom." Ali Gu always had a smile on his face and was very enthusiastic, but the more he became  In this way, Lin Zhao inadvertently had a strange feeling in his heart, always feeling that there seemed to be something else hidden behind Ali Gu's smile.  Is it an illusion?  Or is it true?  For a while, Lin Zhao was not sure, but naturally he had to be more cautious when speaking and doing things!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Where? General Ali Gu is so humble. Qingtang City is an important town on the Silk Road. You can see that merchants from the east, west, north and south gather here. The prosperity is not much inferior to that of Bianjing. There are even  Nothing less than that. "Since it's a courtesy, just stay with me and do whatever you want.  When to get to the point.  it's up to you.  Lin Zhao has such a mentality.  He casually chatted with Ali Gu, waiting for Ali Gu to reveal his true purpose of coming.  Sure enough, after some polite greetings, Ali said: "Zanpu has already made arrangements. In two days, there will be a banquet for the envoys from various countries!" This is expected. Mrs. Qiao's birthday is an important day.  , is a grand event.  But before that, Tubo Zanpu Dong Zang will definitely come forward first.  Not to mention any face-to-face interactions with envoys from various countries, it is still very necessary to meet face to face and get to know each other. The welcome banquet is a matter of time.  Ali Gu continued: "The envoys from various countries will be present, and the special ones are the Xixia envoys" "What? What's so special about it?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but look moved. Since Ali Gu took the initiative to mention it,  I just asked casually.  Ali Gu hesitated and said: "Liang Yimi, the Prime Minister of Xixia, personally went to our country as an envoy!" What?  Lin Zhao was suddenly shocked. Although he tried very hard to suppress his surprise and keep his expression as calm as possible, the news was too important after all.  And it was very sudden, and his expression was somewhat abnormal.  And Ali Gu also clearly noticed some clues.  A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.  Lin Zhao couldn't calm down for a long time. Is Xixia's effort this time so big?  Not only was a princess given away, but Liang Yimi, the Prime Minister of Labor and State, came in person.  Before this, neither Lin Zhao nor the emperors and ministers of the Song Dynasty paid much attention to the Xixia envoys, but now, it seems like a joke, but it makes people unable to laugh!  What on earth do the Xixia people want to do?  He even asked the country's second-largest figure to come in person.  Their purpose, especially their determination, is evident.  At least in terms of grandness and the weight of envoys, the Song Dynasty was already weaker than Xixia.  It¡¯s not that Lin Zhao is looking down on himself. After all, he is just a doctor in the Ministry of Etiquette, but Liang Yimi is the Prime Minister and uncle of the Xixia State. His status is extraordinary Fortunately, he knows one step ahead of time, so he has a mental preparation and a response.  strategy.  Otherwise, if he suddenly appears at the banquet, he will inevitably be surprised. Making a fool of himself is only one aspect. What is more afraid of is being caught off guard by Liang Yi, which will be troublesome.  This time the envoys of the Song Dynasty and the Xixia Dynasty had to face each other head-on. This was inevitable.  At the same time, Lin Zhao was also a little curious, what was Ali Gu¡¯s mentality?  Why should you take the initiative to inform yourself of this situation?  Was this his own idea?  Or does it mean that Tubo praised Pu Dongzhi?  If it was Dong Xiang¡¯s intention, what did he want to tell himself?  Are you reminding yourself that your level is not high enough?  Did you neglect Tubo?  Or Lin Zhao suddenly felt that Ali Gu, instead of Lin Bubi, was asked to welcome the Song Dynasty envoys, which was also related to this.  Of course, this matter may also be Ali Gu¡¯s own personal behavior.  The reason is easy to explain. He is not Dong Fe's biological son, but he has to compete with his biological son Lin Bu. Naturally, he has to use all possible external forces.  Lin Bubi is about to marry Princess Jinshan of Xixia, so he may naturally favor Xixia. Speaking of this Tubo prince, he also calls Liang Yimi his uncle.  In this way,The purpose of Li Gu revealing this news to himself is self-evident.  Now, the two Tibetan princes, intentionally or unintentionally, are using the envoys of the Song Dynasty and the Xixia Dynasty to play games. They are being used unintentionally, but there is nothing they can do about it.  The already complicated diplomatic situation in Hehuang has now been mixed into the internal struggle for the crown prince in Tubo, making it more complicated and more interesting No matter what, Lin Xu at least has an idea now, at least there won't be a fight between the two.  A black eye will make you blind!  "Thank you, General Ali Gu, for informing me that I will definitely attend on time!" No matter what Ali Gu's starting point is, thanks are still very necessary "You're welcome!" Ali Gu smiled softly and continued: "By the way, Zanpu ordered  , before the banquet, I will be responsible for entertaining the envoys of the Song Dynasty, so if you need anything, envoy Lin can just come to me directly. " "It's so helpful, general!" Lin Zhao already knew it, obviously the serious Tubo prince Lin Bu.  Compared with Xixia, it confirmed the suspicion in my heart, and the exciting game of leveraging power officially began But what is the purpose of Tubo praising Dong Fei?  Why would you make such an arrangement?  Lin Zhao was really curious about this.  Although some reasons can be guessed, but they don't seem to be sufficient?  It makes people a little confused and can't figure it out I have to say that Lin Zhao is still young after all and doesn't have much experience in certain things.  He didn't pay much attention to the banquet with Mu Zheng in Hezhou. He thought it was relatively simple and innocent from the beginning, so he didn't pay enough attention to it.  But in the eyes of others, it is a completely different matter.  And he himself is still confused until now After Ali Gu explained everything clearly and embedded his purpose well, he left happily Before leaving, he asked casually  : "Envoy Lin, I heard that you brought merchants to Qingtang City? What kind of business is it? Do you need our help to take care of it?" "No, there are just merchants who stopped by and accepted the protection of the mission. They have left now.  "While Lin Zhao answered, his heart skipped a beat. Was Ali Gu talking about Xin Wenzhe?  Why did he mention this?  Did Xin Wenzhe, a small merchant of medicinal materials, attract the attention of the "prince" of Tibet?  Is this a test of yourself?  The reasons for caring or currying favor with oneself seem a bit far-fetched.  Ali Gu would never mention this matter without reason.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but worry, what on earth was Xin Wenzhe doing in Qingtang City?  Is she okay?  I couldn't help but feel a little more worried.  Ali Gu smiled and said: "It's okay, the Tubo people are very friendly to merchants from the Song Dynasty. I hope that after Dr. Lin returns to Bianjing, he will promote Qingtang City more and let more merchants interact with Hehuang and the Song Dynasty." "  That's natural, the prosperity of trade routes is good for us all" Then Ali Gu said goodbye and left Lin Zhao felt a little heavy, as he had only been in Tubo for one day.  A few messy things came up together, and the situation was far more complicated than I thought There will be a lot of things to deal with below. Lin Zhao suddenly raised his hand, and the pressure on his shoulders suddenly became much greater ~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ali Gu had been waiting for the Southern Jiangsu Party Exhibition for a long time when he returned home.  "Brother, how are you? Have you ever tried anything?" Sunan Dangzheng asked hurriedly.  In their territory, it is naturally much more convenient to do things.  Although the true identity and relevant background of Xin Wenzhe and others cannot be found, it is not difficult to understand their itinerary.  ¡°You don¡¯t know if you don¡¯t ask, but it¡¯s really surprising when you find out that Xin Wenzhe came with the Song Dynasty envoy.  So this identity?  Suddenly, it¡¯s hard not to doubt!  Is it true that buying horses is an official act of the Song Dynasty?  Otherwise, why would he be with the mission?  After getting the news, they preconceivedly believed that Xin Wenzhe and others were members of the Song Dynasty mission This two-pronged behavior made them very confused Things became more complicated, and Ali Gu dared not be careless, and became more and more confused.  of caution.  After thinking about it, Ali Gu felt that it was necessary to take advantage of his own convenience to test Lin Zhao The result made him slightly disappointed "Lin Zhao refused to admit it, saying that he was just an ordinary merchant who accepted the protection of the mission"  Ali Gu replied in a low voice, and then said: "But I vaguely feel that he seems to have a faint concern for these merchants. Although this man is not old, his eyes are calm, so many things cannot be seen clearly!"  "That being said, this matter is still"Something strange" The Song Dynasty envoy was involved, and Sunan Dang Zheng was also vaguely worried. Ali Gu pondered for a long time and ordered: "In this case, let's simply shelve this matter and let's not mention it for the time being. Take a look at this envoy Lin  What kind of medicine is sold in the gourd?  "    "good!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the news reached the quiet courtyard in the south of the city, I was worried and stressed.  Xin Wenzhe was even more frustrated and frustrated because he was not accustomed to the climate of the Hehuang Plateau, so he suddenly fell ill (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 230 The game has begun

    On August 19, Tubo Zanpu Dong Zang held a banquet with the royal palace to welcome envoys from various countries.  Ali Gu arrived at the Concierge Hotel early and set off with Lin Zhao to the Tubo Palace.  Along the way, Ali Gu pointed out the scenery of Qingtang City to Lin Zhao. The section from the Concierge Hotel to the palace was relatively quiet.  It's not as prosperous as the street markets I've seen before, but it's also less noisy and more peaceful.  There are also huge mansions on both sides, which should belong to the high-end residential area where dignitaries and nobles gather in Qingtang City.  Walking to another large courtyard on the street, Ali Gu said intentionally or unintentionally: "This is the temporary residence of the Xixia envoys. It seems that Liang Yimi has already taken the lead." Hum, Lin Zhao just responded softly.  .  Today's banquet must be the beginning of the game between the Song Dynasty and Xixia, and Liang Yimi and himself will have to deal with it a lot.  At the same time, it is also a game between Ali Gu and Lin Bubi. Regardless of whether Lin Zhao and Liang Yimi are willing to do so, they will be passively used and become bargaining chips in the hands of others.  Lin Zhao was helpless about this. Since he could not change, he had no choice but to acquiesce.  In fact, this is not entirely a bad thing. Maybe you can profit from it and gain something. It is completely possible to use it to benefit each other.  0 After walking through several quiet streets, we finally came to a magnificent palace.  The scale of Qingtang City is far from that of Bianjing, but the scale and grandeur of the Tubo Palace are actually comparable to those of the Song Dynasty Palace, and they don't even give in.  The Song Dynasty Palace in Bianjing is known as the smallest palace in history. Compared with the Weiyang Palace in the Han Dynasty and the Daming Palace in the Tang Dynasty, it is completely incomparable.  In the early years, Song Taizu intended to expand.  But he gave up because the people outside the palace were unwilling!  So much so that from some of the neighboring restaurants, one can even peek directly into the inner gardens of the palace.  This kind of thing could only happen in the Song Dynasty.  From one aspect, it may be that the folk customs of the Song Dynasty were relatively relaxed Although Hehuang and Tubo are located on the northwest plateau, they can be considered a powerful country after all. They are the fourth most powerful country in the East after the Song Dynasty, Liao Kingdom and Xixia. The royal palace  The scale and grade should be the same.  What's more, Qingtang City is located at the strategic point of the Silk Road. It controls the trade routes and is prosperous. Tubo has benefited a lot from this, and it is already extremely wealthy.  In addition, Tubo generally believes in Buddhism.  The building of the palace also has religious implications, so the building is extremely grand and magnificent.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but his eyes lit up and he was slightly surprised. Ali Gu smiled softly and invited Lin Zhao to enter the palace.  Along the way, Tibetan maids in gorgeous robes came and went, welcoming the distinguished guests.  The attitude was very respectful.  All of them have good looks, but the unique plateau red on their pretty faces is too obvious and slightly inconsistent.  But it's like applying heavy rouge, and it has a different kind of beauty.  Ali Gu was very enthusiastic along the way and guided Lin Zhao to a splendid hall where the dinner would be held.  The gate official sang a promise: "Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao. General Ali Gu has arrived!" As the voice echoed, there was a huge commotion in the hall.  The Song Dynasty was a big country and its influence in the East was self-evident.  For some small tribes and small countries in the Western Regions and the Tubo Plateau, the Song Dynasty was a completely transcendent existence.  It exists like a mountain standing still.  For example, Gaochang, Khotan and the Uighurs in the Western Regions are full of curiosity and admiration.  At the same time, the prosperous economy and advanced civilization of the Central Plains also have a great attraction for them.  Hearing that the envoy from the Song Dynasty had arrived, everyone in the hall turned around and looked at the door, wanting to catch a glimpse of the envoy from the Song Dynasty.  I don¡¯t know if it was an accident or not, but two young men appeared in front of me. One was the adopted son of Tubo Zampu, the tall and powerful Ali Gu, whom many people knew.  The other handsome and dashing young man must be the Song Dynasty Ambassador.  You are so young!  This was everyone¡¯s first reaction. Most of the people in the hall were in their thirties, forties, or even fifties and sixties.  Occasionally, there are a few young people, most of whom are followers or the second generation of wealth.  A young envoy suddenly appeared, and he immediately seemed to stand out from the crowd, something special.  I haven¡¯t heard that the envoys of the Song Dynasty had any special background?  Many people are confused, why did the Song Dynasty send a young man as an envoy?  As for the Song envoy, if he relies on his own strength, he can be so capable at such a young age. It is really extraordinary Furthermore, the Song envoy is handsome and has extraordinary bearing. To some extent, he can represent the style of the culturally advanced Song Dynasty.  Many people were in awe and looked at the envoys of the Song Dynasty approaching with curiosity Xixia Kingdom's mutual friend Liang Yimu had arrived early and was looking at the situation at the door from a distance.  Hearing that Lin Zhao, the envoy of the Song Dynasty, was very young, only in his early twenties, he had been curious for a long time, and today he finally had the opportunity to meet him.  The result did not disappoint, as expected.A handsome young man, suave and talented.  More importantly, every move and every move inadvertently reveals a kind of confidence and extraordinary magnanimity.  Even though they were far apart, they could clearly feel it Liang Yimi was a little surprised as expected, but soon returned to normal, his eyes becoming a little more solemn.  He didn't expect that his opponent this time would be a little kid. It was interesting. It was really interesting He never thought that the first confrontation between them would begin soon Then Liang Yi buried his eyes on Song Envoy.  Ali Gu next to me, it seems that they have a very close relationship with each other!  He has received the news that Tubo Zanpu Dong Fei asked Ali Gu to accompany the Song envoy, while Prince Lin Bubi was responsible for entertaining him.  From the etiquette point of view, this arrangement is just right, and even the treatment on my side is more grand.  Of course, Liang Yimi also knew in his heart that Dong Xiang did not necessarily value himself or intend to promote him.  If Princess Jinshan and Lin Bubi had not had a marriage contract and were currently discussing it, who knows what would have happened?  Judging from the current situation, the marriage contract should be almost done, but it is hard to say what Tubo's attitude will be.  A princess is still a bit too light on the level of national affairs Dong Fei's attitude is on the one hand, and the attitude of Tubo's future heir is also crucial.  Prior to this, Xixia took it for granted that the position of Zanpu in the future would definitely go to Lin Bubi, Dong Zang's biological son, so they wanted to marry Princess Jinshan to her, saying that they were a good match.  But in fact, it is undoubtedly a kind of political investment. Xixia has inadvertently placed its treasure on Lin Bubi.  But after arriving in Qingtang City, Liang Yimi discovered that the situation seemed a bit pessimistic.  After a period of contact, Liang Yimi discovered that Lin Bubi was a humble person. He was very polite to both Princess Jinshan and himself, and could barely be considered gentle.  This kind of temperament would be a good thing if you were placed in a scholarly family in the Central Plains. Unfortunately, born in the northwest where the fight between jackals, tigers and leopards is fierce and life-and-death, it seems too weak, giving people a feeling that it is difficult to take on a big responsibility After a slightly in-depth exchange,  Liang Yimi had no choice but to discover that Lin Bubi's intelligence was mediocre and almost tended to be like a fool.  On the contrary, Dong Fei¡¯s adopted son Ali Gu was a rare talent, far superior to Lin Bubi in terms of ability and reputation.  As a result, the issue of the Hehuang Tubo successor became more and more confusing, and Liang Yimi couldn't help but regret it. Xixia's choice seemed a bit too taken for granted and too hasty But now that the matter was over, he had no other choice. He would never leave his niece when she got married.  Ten things.  Xixia has already poured its weight into Lin Bubi. Besides going all out to help his nephew and son-in-law and safeguard Xixia's interests, what else can he do?  Of course, there is no choice.  Eggs cannot always be put in one basket. Although Lin Bubi will be a nephew and son-in-law, how can he compare with the national interests of Xixia?  Maybe he is not the only choice. It seems necessary to contact Ali Gu at some point But these are all things for later, at least not yet, and it has not reached that point.  Before we fight, who knows what the outcome will be if we fight to the death?  Liang Yimi felt that he should take advantage of this opportunity to have a good fight with the Song envoy.  It was also the first formal game between Lin Bubi and Ali Gu Ali Gu smiled and gestured to everyone, while inadvertently getting closer to Lin Zhao.  When Liang Yimi decided to marry Princess Jinshan to Lin Bubi, he was forced to this point and had no other choice.  Since this is the case, we can only resort to tricks and take advantage of this rare opportunity to show our good relationship with the people of the Song Dynasty.  It can be regarded as a disguised display of one's strength, and a vague statement of position Although Lin Zhao had an idea, he did not expect that it would be so grand, and he did not expect that he would be so focused on.  He has made complete preparations for this banquet, and now he represents the image of the Song Dynasty.  Everything you say and do must be extremely cautious, reflecting the style and majesty of the Song Dynasty Standing at the door of the hall, Lin Zhao raised his eyes and saw that all the envoys were looking at him, and he was still a little nervous.  .  After trying hard to restrain himself, he stabilized his mind, showed maturity and stability, and showed a calm smile.  Accompanied by Ali Gu, they walked towards the hall with their heads held high Before Tubo Zanpu Dong Zang arrived, envoys from various countries gathered together in twos and threes, greeting each other, or having some small conversations, and occasionally they could unintentionally facilitate some  International cooperation Of course, the seats of each envoy are arranged Lin Zhao and Ali GugangSoon, an attendant came forward and said respectfully: "Envoy Song, please go this way!" When he pointed out where Envoy Song was sitting, the faint smile on Lin Zhao's face immediately disappeared, replaced by a gloomy look on his face.  anger!  The envoy of Song is ranked after Xixia. Are you kidding?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 231: Everyone refuses to give in

    In ancient times, there was no way to arrange seats according to alphabetical order or number of strokes!  It is completely decided based on the superiority and inferiority of the elders. As for the relationship between countries, it must be based on the leadership and strength.  A seat is not simply a seat, but also a symbol of status and dignity. To be more serious, even major matters related to national interests and national institutions must be cautious.  Lin Zhao is the envoy of the Song Dynasty, representing the Song Dynasty, but he is ranked second to Xixia. What is going on?  This is something Lin Zhao absolutely cannot tolerate.  "General Aligu, can you explain this matter?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice, very unhappy.  Since Ali Gu wants to use his status as the envoy of the Song Dynasty to compete with Lin Bubi, the use can only be mutual. Now he and himself must be tied together to become a community of interests that share weal and woe.  Lin Zhao knew that the seating arrangement was definitely not arranged by Ali Gu, and he probably didn't know about it either.  But now we have to take advantage of this opportunity to let him intervene in this matter and stand up for himself.  Sure enough, Ali Gu couldn't help but frown. The seating matter was of great importance and would definitely be very difficult.  The Song Dynasty and the Xixia Dynasty were definitely not willing to give in. Logically speaking, the Song Dynasty had a slightly higher status and should be in front.  But nowhow could such a situation arise?  Was it that the person who arranged the banquet was negligent?  Or is this itself the meaning of Zan Pu Dong Fei?  Or maybe it's someone else It's really hard to say until it's confirmed.  But now Lin Zhao is no longer willing and has formally raised the matter.  It undoubtedly posed a problem for myself.  According to Zanpu¡¯s order, he allowed himself to entertain the Song Dynasty envoys.  If envoy Song has any requests or questions, he is obliged to help solve them.  It is impossible to avoid things including this action.  Ali Gu couldn't help frowning and scolded: "What is going on? Why were the seats of the Song Dynasty envoys not arranged properly? Now he can only blame the attendants who arranged the banquet. He desperately hopes that this is just a misunderstanding.  , It's just the negligence of the attendants "General, we don't know, it's all done as required" The attendants replied coquettishly, unable to explain the reason for the hesitation and embarrassment on their faces.  That's a good explanation. Ali Gu already understands that this matter is probably not that simple. At least it is not a simple negligence and misunderstanding, but someone did it deliberately. But who is it Dong Fei or someone else?  Where is the person? Now, even if it is possible to investigate clearly, it is too late! Lin Zhao also saw the look on the attendant's face. If someone did it on purpose, who could it be?  Is he deliberately promoting Xixia? Is he deliberately trying to embarrass himself? Since he came to Qingtang City, he could feel that the Tubo people were not so friendly to him. Of course, Ali Gu needed another one.  Regardless, I have never been able to figure out what the reason is. But no matter what the Tibetan people's considerations are, there is absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter.  He gave a reasonable explanation and a satisfactory answer! Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "General Ali Gu.  I was honored to attend Zamp's banquet, but there seemed to be no suitable seats here, so I had to say goodbye!  "Are you kidding? In front of many envoys from various countries and tribes, the envoy of Song walked away. It is self-evident what consequences and serious impact it will cause. This is something he cannot afford. "Isn't he just a man?  Are there any seats here?  "There was a Tibetan attendant who didn't know whether he was short-sighted or intentional. He pointed to the seat of the Xixia envoy as a reminder in time. A sneer flashed at the corner of Lin Zhao's mouth and remained silent Ali Gu smiled bitterly, since  Having received a good education since childhood, he knew very well that the Song Dynasty people in the Central Plains attached great importance to etiquette. He didn't know why the seemingly weak Song Dynasty people loved face so much. Even though they often had to suffer hardships and even sacrifice their lives for face, they still insisted on what they said.  It is said that this thing is called integrity. Ali Gu cannot fully understand it from his own perspective, but he knows a lot about it. The Song Dynasty has always regarded itself as a kingdom of heaven. Both Tubo Zanpujiao Siluo and Dong Zhen accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty.  , nominally speaking, there is a vassal relationship between Tubo and the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty is equivalent to the suzerainty of Tubo. The envoys of the upper state are naturally more noble and require more courtesy. As for Xixia, they are on the same level as Hehuang Tubo.  Even though they are very arrogant, arrogant and powerful in the northwest, their strength is still inferior to that of the Song Dynasty, and the Xixia people themselves also surrendered to the Song Dynasty. From this point of view?, Song envoy Lin Zhao should have been seated first, but now things seem to be just the opposite The steward in charge of arranging the banquet has rushed over after hearing the news. Seeing the almost furious Ali Gu and the gloomy-looking Song envoy, he  Started to complain secretly.  "What's going on? How are the seats arranged?" Ali Gu asked in a deep voice. Firstly, he wanted to find out the ins and outs, and at the same time, he also wanted to give Lin Zhao a reasonable explanation.  The steward replied: "General, today's seats are sorted according to the positions of the envoys from various countries. The Xixia envoy Liang Yimi is the prime minister of the country and has the highest position, so" Ali Gu smiled and said: "That's it, please.  Ambassador Lin, please forgive me" "Forgive me, how can I forgive you?" Ali Gu knew in his heart that Lin Zhao would not give in on this matter. The more he said this, the more insistent he would be.  No matter who arranged the seats in this way, it is difficult to adjust them now. It's okay to say that both seats are empty and only need to be slightly adjusted.  But now, Liang Yimi has sat down, is it possible that he should get up and leave?  Let¡¯s not talk about Liang Yimi¡¯s willingness or whether he can succeed.  But it will definitely cause unnecessary commotion at the banquet, and in the end it will be Tubo who is embarrassed.  Now let me tell Lin Zhao clearly that he can either endure it and sit down, or he can persist to the end!  The result is definitely the latter, and Ali Gu also hopes this is the result.  If Lin Zhao retreats today, he will also lose face. Liang Yimi and Lin Bubi will definitely become more arrogant. This is a result he does not want to see.  "Envoys and envoys, only when there is a country and a monarch can there be ministers. The country and the monarch naturally come before the ministers. How can they be arranged according to the ministers' positions? He Huang's logic is really special. Please forgive me for disagreeing!" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice  : "Either I leave now, and the envoy of the Song Dynasty will leave Qingtang City immediately. Or you can change seats immediately and choose one of the two, let's see!" Lin Zhao's attitude was very tough, and his voice suddenly became louder.  Everyone in the hall didn't pay much attention at first, but now they all turned their eyes The scene immediately became a little embarrassing. Ali knew that if the matter in front of him was not handled well, it would have a very bad impact.  But what to do?  With his current status and situation, it was difficult for him to come forward, so he stared hard at the responsible steward. At this time, he could only let him come forward first.  Whoever caused the mess will be held responsible!  This steward was really helpless. A group of gods were fighting. He, a humble mortal, couldn't get away from it In the game between the big guys, it was the little guys like them who were wronged after all. I wonder why?  How can one afford to offend oneself?  Alas, this is fate The steward walked up to the Xixia envoy helplessly and whispered: "Prime Minister Liang, do you think it would be okay to change seats?" Lin Zhao had long known that the person sitting next to him was Liang Yi, the Xixia Prime Minister and uncle.  Buried, but never took another look.  Only then did he turn his gaze and look up and down slightly.  Liang Yi is not very old, about thirty years old, not very tall, with fair skin and a haughty air between his brows.  Now he can be said to be the second-largest person in Xixia, so it is normal for him to look a bit arrogant.  But maybe because he is still relatively young and has only been serving as Prime Minister for a relatively short time, he always lacks some sense of weight and depth.  Liang Yimi was sitting upright now and sneered: "You arranged the seats, can you just change them?" "Liang Guoxiang, you have also seenthe current situation" "What is the situation?" Liang Yimi was very worried.  He said displeasedly: "You can do whatever other people say? Why? Why are you Tubo people so indecisive?" "Liang Xiangguo, of course there are reasons. The leader of your country, Li Bingchang, has just submitted a petition to the Song Dynasty to declare himself a minister and request for canonization.  The Song Dynasty is the king, and Xixia is the minister. The position of Doctor Lin is not as high as yours, but you represent the emperor of the Song Dynasty, and you represent the head of the Xixia Dynasty. The status of the monarch and the minister are different, so please be careful with Liang Guoxiang." Ali Gu knew that it was already time to retreat.  Can be withdrawn.  At this time, there was no other choice but to find a way to help Lin Zhao, which was also helping himself.  No matter what, Liang Yimi has already taken advantage of him!  So I just said some things without any scruples and just said them directly.  Sure enough, Liang Yi's face turned a little gloomy. For Xixia, this was a flaw.  Although they were only nominal ministers to the Song Dynasty, Xixia posed a threat to the Song Dynasty. It stands to reason that the people of the Song Dynasty were afraid of the Xixia people.  But in some cases, just this damn name makes people helpless and they have to suffer a lot of grievances.  When will Xixia be able to completely get rid of Xixia and have a full showdown with it However, Xixia's national power is limited and it is in a place of four wars. It wants to show off against the Song Dynasty.??, it is necessary to stabilize the rear.  The most important one was Hehuang Tubo. Liang Yimi suddenly felt that the responsibility of this mission was becoming more and more important.  The result this time will also be crucial, and the level of attention will be greatly increased As for the matter in front of him, Liang Yimi smiled softly: "Yes, but it can't be so simple. Just change it. I have a request  "(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (.) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. 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 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 232: River Red

    A small seating arrangement was actually the first confrontation between Song envoys and Xixia envoys!  ¡°To be more serious, it is a matter related to the dignity of the country and individuals.  It is impossible for Lin Zhao to give in, and he must not do anything that is disgraceful to the country when he is in his own right.  Otherwise, if he can't get over the hurdle in his heart and doesn't say anything, if the news comes back to Bianjing, he is afraid that he will drown in the censor's impeachment and scorn.  So today I have to fight Liang Yi to the death, and I have to compete.  Liang Yimi was not willing to give in. After all, he had already sat down. If he stood up again, wouldn't he tell others that Xixia was inferior to the Song Dynasty? Even if this was true, he was still unwilling to admit it.  At that time, it will not only be him who loses face, but also the entire Xixia Kingdom.  From a fundamental point of view, no one wants to do that.  But this insistence and comparison is not fair. Song Dynasty has a natural advantage, while Liang Yimi is at an inherent disadvantage.  Because of their origin, Xixia and the Song Dynasty have been separated and reunited for many years, with constant wars.  Due to the pressure of reality, Xixia has always surrendered to the Song Dynasty.  This has been the case since Li Yuanhao.  Although his nephew Li Bingchang persisted for a period of time and was hostile to the Song Dynasty after he came to the throne.  But the consequences were very serious. The forays at the border between Song and Xia were closed, resulting in a severe shortage of supplies in Xixia.  So he had to petition the Song Dynasty again to surrender and request for canonization, which further confirmed his status as king and minister.  The envoy does not represent himself, but the country and the king!  Lin Zhao represents the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, while Liang Yimi represents Li Bingchang, the nephew of Emperor Xing!  The relationship between monarch and minister is very clear.  Especially after Ali Gu named the matter, it was impossible to refuse the payment.  Therefore, Lin Zhao¡¯s seating requirements are not excessive.  It's very reasonable, and he must give in.  But it would be too embarrassing to just give up like this. How could Liang Yimi not be willing? In this case, I will simply embarrass you, so as to find a step for myself Hearing Liang Yimi relent, Ali Gu's  His mood improved slightly and he asked: "Prime Minister Liang. What do you want?" Liang Yimi said in a deep voice: "You Tubo people arranged the seats yourself. I can't just leave like that. Who wants to find a place?"  You have to speak with your strength. The original intention is to compete and see whoever is stronger will sit here. However, it is not suitable for Cheng to dance with swords and things like that. " "How to be elegant.  Law?" Ali Gu asked in a deep voice.  Lin Zhao also began to wonder in his heart, what kind of medicine was Liang Yimi selling in the gourd? How did the elegant competition come about? Liang Yimi smiled and said: "It is inconvenient and inappropriate to dance with swords and guns, gallop and shoot arrows, etc.  Even if we win, we are said to have an advantage. In this case, let's just choose something that the people of the Song Dynasty were good at I heard that the people of the Song Dynasty were very good at poetry and poetry, so today is considered a grand event, so I invited the Song Dynasty envoy to write poems.  As long as a poem satisfies everyone, I will immediately give up my seat and ask Mr. Song to take his seat!" "It's not as simple as writing a poem, but the meaning behind the whole act.  What does it mean for the Song Dynasty envoy to compose poems? "Historical Records? Biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru" once recorded: The King of Qin sent an envoy to tell the King of Zhao that he wanted to be on good terms with the king and met in Mianchi outside the Xihe River Wang Xuzhi then met with the King of Qin in Mianchi.  The King of Qin was drinking heavily and said: "I have overheard the good news of King Zhao, please play the harp." The King of Zhao played the harp.  The Prehistoric Book of the Qin Yu said: "On a certain day in a certain year, the King of Qin and the King of Zhao had a drink and ordered the King of Zhao to play the harp."  It¡¯s hard to say what will happen to such a small thing if word spreads about it.  Liang Yimi's premise is that he must be satisfied. Doesn't it mean that Lin Zhao wrote this poem for him first? If there is any news in the future that the Song envoy composed a poem for the Xixia Prime Minister, how should it be explained? At that time,  It was not just Lin Zhao who was embarrassed, but also the entire Song Dynasty.  So this requirement, seemingly simple, is actually an obvious trap.  It's a bit excessive, and it also means a bit of humiliation Ali Gu's face suddenly became a little unnatural. This Liang Yi is too unreasonable. How could he be like this? It's too disrespectful to give himself face Feelings for myself before  Those words were in vain. There was no way, who told Lin Bubi to become his nephew and son-in-law? The relationship between them became deeper and deeper.  In this case, we have to stay with him until the end But how to solve the situation in front of us? Ali is in trouble.  In his opinion, Lin Zhao was definitely unwilling and would not do that.  So how to solve this seating problem? We can¡¯t let the envoys of the two countries continue to walk around like this, right? So, should today¡¯s banquet be held? Zamp will come soon. What will you do when you see this?  Thoughts? Tubo is a little embarrassed today Aligu suddenly realized that this incident was also a test for him. Could it be arranged intentionally by Dong Xiang? His heart suddenly trembled.  It's just that the situation is very difficult, and it's probably very difficult to solve it properly, so I'm getting more and more anxious In the hall, everyone's eyes are focused onThe Song Dynasty envoys Lin Zhao and Liang Yimi were observing the situation in front of them, how it would develop in the future, and how to solve it? Liang Yimi had a smile on his face and seemed to be a little proud. This move was a bit vicious and pushed Lin Zhao into a very difficult situation.  Awkward situation.  Promising may be a trap, and it will do no good to your reputation or dignity But if you don't lend it, what will happen to the seats? After all, the Xixia people have already given up once, and the next situation will be different from everyone's psychological bias.  There will definitely be changes So this is a dilemma!  Looking at Lin Zhao with a gloomy face, Liang Yi buried his lips with a proud smile.  Unexpectedly, at this moment, Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao said: "Okay, I agree!" This result was unexpected by my son-in-law, and many people had surprised expressions on their faces, including Ali Gu.  He actually agreed? Aligu was wondering, could it be that Lin had wavered on the issue of principle? Or was there another way to solve it? All in all, the momentum was already weaker than Liang Yi's.  If you are not careful, it may become a joke in a moment Ali Gu is looking forward to it, but also very nervous. He doesn't know how Lin Zhao will respond Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Since Liang Guoxiang admires the Central Plains culture so much, then I will write lyrics.  I¡¯ll give this one to you!¡± In terms of words, the change of a few words made Lin Zhao¡¯s situation relatively better.  But in the end, Liang Yi had to nod his head. Everyone was looking forward to watching Lin Zhao to see how he would respond? They only heard Lin Zhao chanting: "The anger is soaring, leaning on the railing, the misty rain is resting. Look up, look up to the sky and roar, be strong.  Fierce. Thirty years of fame and dust, eight thousand miles of road, clouds and moons. Don¡¯t wait, the young man¡¯s head is white, and the shame is still there; the hatred of the ministers will be destroyed, when will the long chariot pass through the gap in Helan Mountain?  . The ambition is to eat the meat of Huns, and to laugh and drink the blood of Xiongnu. Let¡¯s start again, clean up the old mountains and rivers, and face the sky.¡± Originally, Liang Yimi was still content with watching the joke, but after Lin Zhao¡¯s lyrics were exported, his mood changed.  His expression gradually became serious and gloomy.  In the end, his smile completely froze and he couldn't even say a word Others were also a little surprised. Ali Gu's already depressed mood suddenly became much higher.  I didn't expect Lin Zhao to have such a skill, he is really beautiful!  Although not many people present understand the literary style of poetry, the content can be heard clearly.  This is a very ambitious work, majestic and ambitious.  Climbing high and leaning on the railing, the wind and rain have just stopped.  I looked up and looked at the vast sky.  I couldn't help but look up to the sky and scream, my heart filled with the desire to serve the country.  Thirty years of fame are like dust, and eight thousand miles have passed through many turbulent lives.  Good men, you should seize the time to make contributions to the country, and don't waste your youth in vain and wait for your old age to be miserable.  A young man¡¯s intention to serve the country is vividly demonstrated.  Between the lines, we can see the heroism of the young man, his firm will and spirit of service.  At this moment, everyone naturally thought it was Lin Zhao.  Due to urgency, Lin Zhao used Yue Wumu's "Man Jiang Hong" for urgent use, but some of the words in it were slightly changed.  For example, Jingkang shame was changed to Lingxia shame.  This change does not matter, the meaning and knowledge are very obvious.  Where is Lingxia? Lingzhou and Xiazhou? Xiazhou is one of the five Dingnan states. It is the hometown of the Xixia people and it developed from there.  As for Lingzhou, it was in the Ningxia area in later generations, which is where the capital of Xixia is now.  Lin Zhao¡¯s meaning is very obvious. One is to break away the five states of Xixia from the Central Plains, and the other is to capture Lingzhou.  These are all great shame and humiliation for him He still can't forget the resentment of being a minister of the country. When will it be wiped out? A young man with lofty ambitions and determination to serve his country wants to avenge his previous shame. What should he do? Driving a long car,  Break through the gap in Helan Mountain.  The reference to Helan Mountain couldn't be more obvious. From this, at this moment, it strengthened everyone's thinking that Lin Zhao was referring to Xixia.  "Zhuangzhi eats Hun meat when hungry, laughs and drinks Hun blood when thirsty.  Hulu is a contemptuous term. As for the word "blood of the Xiongnu"if we had not estimated the nominal relationship between Song and Xia, I would have changed it to "blood of the party" "I am full of ambitions and swear to drink the blood of the enemy and eat the enemy's."  Meat.  After I regain the old mountains and rivers, I will report the victory news to the country with the good news.  It goes without saying that the ambition of the young envoy in front of him is so lofty!  Liang Yimi originally wanted to humiliate Lin Zhao in this way, but he didn't expect that in the end it would be like this. He was silent for a while.  Not a word could come out.  Others in the hall had exactly the same idea!  Ali Gu did not expect that this would be the result. At the same time, he also felt as if he had just met Lin Zhao At this moment, the gate officer sang a promise: "Praise."Arrived!  Tubo¡¯s praise for Dong Zang is finally overdue!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 233: Having both sides

    The welcome banquet for Tubo Zanpu Dongzhan ended early!  There is no other reason. After Lin Zhao's article "Man Jiang Hong" was published, it caused such a strong shock that everyone was not interested in other things that followed.  What's more, some important characters were absent-minded and had no interest at all. The atmosphere of the banquet was a bit gloomy.  Liang Yimi was undoubtedly one of them. He originally wanted to take this rare opportunity to humiliate the Song envoy and earn some face for Xixia.  He also thought that he was in an invincible position, which embarrassed the Song envoy.  But I didn¡¯t expect that I would end up shooting myself in the foot and humiliating myself.  Lin Zhao used a majestic, ambitious, and obviously referring poem to defuse the offensive very well, and gave himself a hard backhand slap.  Especially, when Tubo really praised Pu Dong Xiang, Lin Zhao asked with a smile: "Liang Guoxiang, are you still satisfied?" Does it matter whether you are satisfied or not at this time?  People who want to see a joke become the joke in the eyes of others.  "Obviously, Lin Zhao's lyrics aroused everyone's admiration. Regardless of the content, it was a great shame for Xixia.  People present looked at Lin Zhao with a calm and confident demeanor, as if they vaguely believed that this young man would do what he said and would definitely be able to do it.     snort!  Who do you think you are when you utter arrogant words without knowing the heights of the world?  Liang Yimi thought it was just a joke and was aggrieved.  Of course, this feeling of humiliating oneself is very uncomfortable, and it is really annoying.  Liang Yimi felt that he was wrong, perhaps because the Song envoy was too young and underestimated him.  Tonight's performance speaks volumes.  This man is young and promising.  It made sense for the Emperor of the Song Dynasty to send him.     fine.  It's not too late now, just pay attention to it from now on.  Today can only be regarded as a small test, the real confrontation is still to come But Liang Yimi really couldn't swallow this breath, thinking in his heart, he must find a way to teach Ambassador Song At the same time, Liang Yimi was still angry in his heart. At that time, Lin  Bu Bi was also at the scene, but he never showed up.  Not only did he say something for himself, he didn't even say a word.  A veritable prince of Tubo.  Yesterday, when it was time for him to speak and show himself to everyone, he remained silent. He really didn't want to be at the table.  He hesitated and missed the opportunity On the contrary, it was Ali Gu who spoke uprightly and helped Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao speak.  It was reasonable and well-founded, and the talk was eloquent. Regardless of the effect, at least it left a good impression in front of the envoys from various countries.  When everyone talks about Ali Gu.  Lin Bubi is unknown, the difference is really huge!  Over time.  The Tubo people may only know Ali Gu, not Lin Bibi.  Liang Yimi really hates the fact that iron cannot become steel!  Today may be an unlucky day for Liang Yimi. When he returned to the Concierge Hotel, his entourage gave him another very unfortunate news.  "Prime Minister, Huanqing Road of the Song Dynasty Li Fugui Zhong Yong" "What?" Liang Yimi was immediately shocked: "Li Fugui is too deceived. People in the Song Dynasty are really two-faced.  They are all treacherous and shameless guys" "Don't worry, Prime Minister, the Queen Mother has mobilized troops, and the Song Dynasty people may not be able to take advantage I just wanted to let you know.  , maybe this is a two-pronged approach by the Song Dynasty people. Is there any other intention? You need to pay attention to this" Thinking of Lin Zhao's actions today, Liang Yimi was deeply convinced. He not only underestimated the Song envoy before, but also underestimated him.  He looked down upon the Song Dynasty.  While I was alert, my hatred also became more and more serious. ????????????????? If you don¡¯t give the Song envoy some color, do you really think that Xixia is easy to bully?  Also, although it was only their first meeting, Liang Yimi had a vague feeling that this young Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao might be a close friend in the future.  There are some things that need to be nipped in the bud. If this is the casea vicious opportunity arises in Liang Yimi's heart ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~ In the Tubo Palace, Dong Zhan was full of wine and food. He lay on a leather mat and couldn't help but laugh softly.  "It's interesting, it's really interesting!" Dong Zhan said with a smile: "I thought the emperor of the Song Dynasty was too hasty and sent a little baby as an envoy. Now it seems that age is not a problem. This young man is not simple. He must be able to take on such a responsibility.  Da Ren! Moreover, his youthful appearance can easily deceive others and make people look down upon him. Why don¡¯t Liang Yimi get involved today?¡± ¡°Zan Pu, what¡¯s going on with today¡¯s seats¡± Standing next is Dong Fe¡¯s chief adviser.  Dorje, he doesn¡¯t believe that the seating arrangement at today¡¯s banquet was due to the attendant¡¯s negligence.  According to the official position of the envoy, where is such a practice?  It¡¯s also unreliable.  Dong Felt smiled softly and said, "Yes, it's me.Instructed!  "Uh" Who would have thought that the oolong at the banquet was the idea of ??Tubo Zampu. As expected, Duoji smiled and said: "Zampu, if we can't solve it properly today, we Tubo will be disgraced."  " "The problem is properly solved. Sometimes it is necessary to take risks, and the results are often unexpected.  Without this oversight, how would we know what the young envoy of Song was hiding?  How do you know Liang Yimi's attitude? How do you know" Dong Xiang laughed and seemed very proud. Duoji immediately understood that Zanpu's purpose was not that simple. He had painstakingly laid out the plan. Wasn't it just two people who were tested? Dong  Zhan asked: "Did Lin Bubi come forward?  " "No, I have been watching from the beginning to the end and have not come forward" Duoji thought for a while and added: "Zanpu, maybe Prince Lin Bubi is more embarrassed about this matter. After all, one side is reasonable and the other is close.  Hard to weigh!  "    "snort!  Dong Felt sighed: "Is it really difficult?"  I can't make any choice at all, I'm too indecisive.  Could it be that at that time, he had other choices?  " After thinking about it, Dong Zang smiled again and said: "But it's good, at least he didn't completely lean on Liang Yi and he still had his own opinions on major issues of right and wrong.  " Duoji said: "Yes, Prince Lin Bubi is relatively rational in this matter. Relatively speaking, Ali Gu is a bit" "When I asked him face to face, Ali Gu didn't say anything, but he gave it to me with practical actions.  My best answer!  Dong Zhan said solemnly: "At least he didn't do anything wrong. No matter what happens, this is the consistent attitude of the late king and me The Xixia people may not be reliable. At least they should maintain good relations with the Song Dynasty Actually, think about it,  Ali Gu had no choice but to do so at that time, which was totally reasonable.  It would be really disappointing if he didn't say anything In this regard, he is somewhat better than Lin Bubi.  " Duoji understands Zamp's state of mind so well. His son and adopted son behaved like this respectively, which makes him, as Zamp, a father really embarrassed " Zamp, there is still a long way to go. As time goes by, people's hearts will change.  Take your time and watch, don¡¯t rush!  " "That's all it can do!  Dong Fei smiled and said, "That young envoy from Song Dynasty is interesting. He is young, but he is very talented."  He looks quiet and weak, but he has a heroic spirit in his heart.  Driving a long car and traversing the Helan Mountain gap is so loud and domineering!  " "Isn't it a bit exaggerated? After all, he is just a young man!  " Dong Xiang said disapprovingly: "At least it is a kind of courage. In the Song Dynasty, in recent years, literature has been emphasized over martial arts, and scholars are as weak as women. There are few people with such heroic figures and lofty ambitions.  At least my feeling is that this boy is extraordinary and has an unlimited future. Maybe he can actually laugh and talk about drinking the blood of the Huns!  Think about it, if he was just a weak scholar, would the Emperor of the Song Dynasty allow him to go on a mission?  The northwest is bitterly cold, and the mission itself has a military flavor. This is a prelude to training civilian generals!  " Duoji fully agrees with this. The status of simple military generals in the Song Dynasty is not high, but the generals with civilian backgrounds are extraordinary. Military talent cannot be underestimated. When Fan Zhongyan was in the northwest, Xixia suffered a lot. "What's more, Xixia suffered a lot.  This son also served as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom. A few years ago, Liaodong Xiaohu witnessed chaos, and the Liao Lord and his family were almost killed.  It is said that he rescued Queen Xiao Guanyin and the little princess of Liao Kingdom.  The kings and ministers of the Liao Kingdom all praised and were grateful to him. It is said that his white horse was a gift from the Prince Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom, and it was one of the best horses on the Khitan grassland" One of Dong Xiang's wives was Ling Jie, the princess of the Liao Kingdom.  Mo, who has always had courtesy exchanges with Khitan, it is easy to get relevant information. ¡°Zanpu, would you like to arrange a polo match on the birthday of your wife?  "Duoji suddenly wanted an idea. Dong Xiang pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "That's fine, let's take the opportunity to let them show themselves.  Firstly, let¡¯s see Lin Zhao¡¯s grace when sitting on the Khitan Divine Horse. Secondly it can be regarded as giving Liang Yi a chance. Whether he can regain his face or not is his business.  Remember, only when the Song Dynasty and Xixia are at odds with each other can we become more important.  " "A truthful sentence illustrates the importance of Hehuang and Tubo, and also expresses the helplessness of living space. If you want to deal with two big countries, how can you be like a fish in water and maximize your interests? It is really not easy. " Duoji nodded and said: "  Yes, what about ourselves?  Do you want to participate too?  " "In this way" Dong Xiang seemed to have a plan in his mind, and said: "Let Qingyi Jie Guizhang be in charge of our Tubo team, and let the Uighurs also participate as one of the core members.  " " Uighur?  "Why Qingyi Jie Guizhang was made responsible, Duoji understands, but the Uighurs have?Should we take it so seriously?  Seeing the confusion on Duoji's face, Dong Xiang asked with a smile: "Isn't Princess Yingjie Mou of the Uighur coming to Qingtang City as a guest? Let Lin Bubi entertain her at the same time" Duoji suddenly felt something in his heart and said: "Zanpu,  What do you mean" Dong Fei smiled and said: "The ancestor Songtsen Gampo also married Princess Chizun of Niboluo and Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty at the same time. The two Zanmeng (queens) were both Tibetan.  Prince, why not marry the princesses of both countries at the same time?" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature for better and faster novels!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 234: Having evil intentions

    Shouldn¡¯t Tubo¡¯s national policy be to have both sides?  Between the Song Dynasty and Xixia, being able to move with ease should be their style.  Relatively speaking, there should be a natural affinity between Hehuang, Tubo and the Song Dynasty. After all, they have a common enemy, Xixia.  You must know that Hehuang and Tubo are directly adjacent to the Hexi Corridor, threatening Xixia's flanks.  Vice versa, Xixia also directly poses a threat to the Hehuang Plateau.  Because of its geographical location, Hehuang and Tubo naturally had an anti-Xi Xia attitude This is also the reason why Li Yuanhao and Jiao Siluo had a bitter fight Xi Xia occupied Hengshan, and could rely on the danger of the mountain boundary to reject the Northern Song Dynasty; with Tiandu Mountain, it could  It was the bridgehead for the southern invasion of the Northern Song Dynasty; there was also Lanzhou, which could hinder the exchanges between the Northern Song Dynasty and Hehuang and Tubo.  For the Song Dynasty, Lanzhou, Tiandu Mountain, and Hengshan all posed great threats.  For Hehuang Tubo, Lanzhou is a sharp knife stuck in the throat. The greedy Xixia people have their troops pointed at themselves at any time The existence of Xixia is a great threat to the Song Dynasty and Hehuang Tubo.  Logically speaking, the Song Dynasty was a superpower, while Xixia, Hehuang, and Tubo were relatively weak. The weak should unite to fight against powerful enemies.  But in fact, in terms of the results of military operations, the Song Dynasty often lost to Xixia and was in an inferior position.  As a result, the identity of this powerful country was transferred to Xixia, which promoted the cooperation between the Song Dynasty and Tubo.  More importantly, although the Song Dynasty posed a threat to Tubo, this threat almost ceased to exist because of Xixia.  And they have always been very polite, friendly and cooperative with each other.  Very pleasant.  It stands to reason.  Song envoys came to Qingtang City.  Tubo should treat them well, treat them as honored guests, and treat them with extra courtesy.  But Lin Zhao did not see such a result. Instead, he was ignored in many places and sometimes even embarrassed.  The Tubo people seemed to deliberately want to embarrass themselves, and they were vaguely biased towards Xixia Lin Zhao didn't believe that the problem with the seating arrangements at yesterday's dinner was just an accident, and it was the negligence of the attendants.  On the contrary, it¡¯s more like someone did it intentionally.  Who is the one?  Lin Bubi?  Or Zan Pu Dong Fei himself?  After much deliberation, Lin Zhao excluded Lin Bubi, the unknown Tubo prince.  Yesterday, Lin Bubi was next to Liang Yimi. At first glance, he looked very weak. He was not as tall and heroic as a prairie warrior, but more like a scholar from the south of the Yangtze River in the Central Plains.  And at first glance, he looks like an indecisive person. On such an important occasion yesterday, he did not fulfill the responsibilities and obligations that a Tubo prince should have.  The final result was that Liang Yimi was defeated, which was inconsistent with Lin Bubi¡¯s interests and identity, so this matter should not have been his fault.  What's more, Lin Bubi may not have the ability or opportunity at all Then there is only one answer.  This matter should be the meaning of Tubo praising Dong Xiang But why did Dong Xiang do this?  Test?  Or do you deliberately want to make a fool of yourself?  Or is it provoking conflicts between the Song Dynasty and Xixia envoys?  Lin Zhao was very confused about this, at least he couldn't accurately grasp Dong Felt's mentality!  But no matter what.  It can be regarded as giving myself a good opportunity to become famous in one fell swoop. I think they will no longer dare to underestimate themselves in the future.  But this is just the beginning, there will definitely be countless things coming later, the storm in Hehuang is rising, and confrontation is inevitable As for the article "Man Jiang Hong", Lin Zhao did not just use it to show off.  Xixia had a great influence on the Song Dynasty, especially during this trip to the northwest, the feeling is even more obvious.  Xixia is immortal. It is not easy for the Song Dynasty to achieve real peace, let alone resist the Liao Kingdom and truly rise to prosperity As for Emperor Zhao Xu and Wang An Shixi's grand vision of restoring the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties, defeating Xixia is one of them.  The most important part.  Therefore, the Song army must march straight in and break through the gap in Helan Mountain!  Lin Zhao was thinking, since he came to the Song Dynasty, should he contribute to this?  In the past, Lin Zhao was a civil servant and was engaged in government affairs and economic matters.  A very important reason is the lack of exposure to the military.  At the same time, it was because he had high hopes for Wang Anshi's reform, but after the Qingmiao Law incident, Lin Zhao became a little disappointed, so his direction began to change It happened that during this trip to Hehuang, he had the opportunity to contact the military, and Lin Zhao was thinking,  This may not be a good consideration.  A good man should go out on the battlefield and make great achievements. This matter should be carefully considered. Joining the army can also be a feat of his own!  And the content of "Man Jiang Hong" is exactly where my ambition lies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After Ali Gu came from the palace  , heart??It hasn't been very good.  The issue of seating arrangement before the banquet is far more complicated than imagined.  Now he was certain that it was deliberately arranged by his adoptive father Dong Fei. He could not fully figure out what the purpose was.  But one thing is right, it definitely involves testing myself and Lin Bubi!  Lin Bubi didn¡¯t move at that time, but he seemed to be a little impulsive. After all, he was a little embarrassed, and his actions seemed a little helpless Ali Gu didn¡¯t know whether his adoptive father Dong Xiang was satisfied?  At the banquet, Dong Zhan smiled and said nothing, and there was no clue at all In addition, he was also shocked. The source of shock was Lin Zhao and the wonderful and majestic "Man Jiang Hong"  ¡­ He had secretly looked at Lin Zhao many times at the banquet, as if he was meeting him for the first time He used to think that Lin Zhao was gentle and elegant. The emperor of the Song Dynasty sent him as an envoy, maybe because he did have some talents, especially eloquence.  .  But what happened yesterday told him that this was not the case. It turned out that Lin Zhao also had a kind of strong blood in him.  He clearly felt that the person he was meeting was not just a weak scholar, but also a young hero with great ambitions.  ¡°I don¡¯t know why, Ali Gu was shocked, but also vaguely worried!  Lin Zhao claimed that strong men ate Hungarians when they were hungry, and joked about drinking the blood of Huns, but was he just going to break through the gap in the Helan Mountains and deal with the Xixia people?  If the Song Dynasty¡¯s military force was strong, would Tibet be included?  Vaguely, Ali Gu felt that in addition to underestimating Lin Zhao, he also seemed to feel a threat!  This person needs to be careful!  But for now, he and I have a community of interests and share weal and woe.  Liang Yimi was completely offended today, so he could only temporarily side with the Song Dynasty As for Lin Bubi, his reaction was slow and silent at that time, hum!  Thinking about Ali Gu makes me want to laugh, and there is also a sense of ridicule!  In these aspects, I am much better than Lin Bubi, but I was born without a father, and the helplessness in my heart became more and more intense.  For now, we can only find ways to make up for it.  Thinking of the conflict between Lin Zhao and Liang Yimi today, Ali Gu felt that this seemed to be a good opportunity to take advantage of If the Song envoy was assassinated at this time, what would be the result?  When Lin Bubi was thinking, someone came to report, and Zanpu summoned him to the palace.  Ali Gu was suddenly shocked, what is going on?  Or are there any new arrangements?  There are bound to be some doubts in my heart!  Ali Gu rushed to the palace with an uneasy feeling. He originally thought that his adoptive father wanted to talk to him about Lin Zhao and Liang Yimi.  However, Dong Fei did not mention it directly, but just asked: "Ali Gu, what do you think of that Song Dynasty envoy?" Ali Gu's heart moved, and he said in a deep voice: "He is a talent. I had underestimated him before!" "  Well!" Dong Fei said: "It's not just you, many people have underestimated him. It's not too late to know now!" Ali Gu was even more sure of what happened yesterday. It seems that his adoptive father is also worried about many people.  ah!  A few tests had very obvious results Dong Xiang continued: "As you can see, there is something extraordinary about this envoy Lin, so when he comes to Hehuang, he might also bring something special.  I think it¡¯s time to meet him!¡± It turns out that Zanpu wanted to summon the Song envoy. This was originally a matter of procedure, but the speed was not so fast.  It seemed that Lin Zhao's wonderful performance at yesterday's banquet made Dong Fei look at him differently and become interested in him.  Of course, what Dong Fei cares about the most is what the Song envoy brought!  That is the condition offered by the Song Dynasty.  Since it is both sides, it must be compared in many ways and profit from it Aligu whispered: "What does Zanpu mean? How to arrange this matter?" He knew very well that if the adoptive father just wanted to summon the Song envoy and send a message directly,  Just arrange it according to your understanding, why bother?  Since he can come to him, he must have something to do with it.  Sure enough, Dong Xiang continued: "You are responsible for entertaining the Song envoy, so you should inform him! Also, when the Song envoy is summoned, you can also come to accompany him!" Ali Gu was suddenly shocked. What does this mean?  When the Song envoy is summoned, the discussion must be the most confidential national affairs. How can ordinary people be allowed to participate?  Allowing yourself to participatedoesn't it mean that you have the opportunity to participate in military affairs?  Butwhile I was excited, I felt that something seemed a little wrong, and I was vaguely confused. Sometimes happiness comes too suddenly, and I dare not accept it easily.  "Yes!" Ali Gu replied softly in as calm a tone as possible.  Dong FeltLooking at Ali Gu quietly, there was a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, and his seemingly plain and soft eyes were so deep.  I don¡¯t know if he got the answer he wanted, let alone what he was thinking about?  The more this happened, the more uneasy Ali Gu became. What kind of medicine did his adoptive father buy in the gourd?  Dong Xiang continued: "Also, by the way, you can inform the Song envoy that there will be a polo match on Madam Tai's birthday. I hope they can participate!" "Polo match?" Ali Gu was surprised. What kind of match is this?  Dong Xiang said solemnly: "Yes, I heard that people in the Song Dynasty love Cuju, and they must be familiar with polo. Both Xixia and Uighurs will participate As for us, Qingyi Jieguizhang is already responsible for organizing the team" Qing  Is it appropriate to tie a ghost chapter?  Ali Gu's heart moved. I'm afraid this polo match won't be that simple (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 235 Playing Polo

    "Polo match?" In the hotel, Lin Zhao looked at Ali Gu quietly with his mouth half open, obviously a little surprised!  Ali Gu nodded and said: "Yes, there will be a polo match on the day of Mrs. Tai's birthday. Xixia, Uighur, and we Tubo will all participate. I hope your country can also participate!" Lin Zhao couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart.  Have some understanding.  We know that polo is a sport in which one rides on a horse and hits the ball with a stick. It is also called "playing the ball", "hitting the ball", "hitting the ball", etc.  It was introduced to the Central Plains from Tubo during the Tang Dynasty. It is said that the Tang army at that time widely promoted polo in the army in order to train their soldiers' riding skills and coordinated combat.  It is precisely because of this that polo became popular in the Tang Dynasty, with soldiers and civilians, princes, nobles, and even emperors all loving polo.  Historical records show that in Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty, there was a large golf course, and emperors such as Xuanzong and Jingzong were fond of polo.  The "Polo Picture" in the tomb of Prince Zhanghuai depicts the prosperity of polo in the Tang Dynasty.  In the painting, more than 20 horses are galloping, their tails are tied up, and the golfers wear turbans on their heads, boots on their feet, and hit the balls with sticks in their hands.  At that time, polo was absolutely popular. Not only men, but also many women loved this sport and were among the best.  But in the Song Dynasty, the openness began to shrink, and the boldness of the prosperous Tang Dynasty began to change into elegance.  Popular sports such as polo have gradually faded out of people's horizons and are no longer the mainstream of society.  At the same time, there was also a very real problem, that is, the Song Dynasty was short of horses, there were not enough war horses, and there were not many horses available among the people.  Riding a horse-drawn carriage is a luxury, and playing golf on horseback is even more limited. Polo is naturally restricted.  Some reasons overlap.  People in the Song Dynasty gradually changed their habits.  Mainly playing Cuju.  People in the Song Dynasty loved Cuju very much.  It was a very popular sport and game at that time, and even Su Shi and others were fans.  The technical level of Cuju in the Song Dynasty was very good, and Lin Zhao had participated in it before.  If it were Cuju, the Song Dynasty delegation would never blink an eye. Not to mention they were top players, at least they were the best.  But what they want to play now is polo, which is a bit Who are the people participating?  Xixia, Uighur, Tubo!  Needless to say, Tubo, polo in the Central Plains was passed from there.  He is the originator.  Needless to say, there is no need to say much about polo skills. Diluan has the ability to dominate. As for Xixia and Uighur, they are both countries located in the northwest.  The most important thing is that there is no shortage of horses, and the sport of polo can continue to be sustainable.  The Song Dynasty was far behind. If a polo match were to be held now, wouldn't it mean that the Song Dynasty would be at the bottom?  Do you sincerely want someone to make a fool of yourself?  More importantly, they are likely to lose to Xixia in this competition, and the two countries are competing against each other.  Lin Zhao didn't want this outcome to happen.  Lin Zhao had no time to think about what was going on.  What is the mentality of the Tubo people?  Why organize such an event?  Didn't you consider the feelings of the Song Dynasty mission?  The key now is whether to agree or not?  Do you want to participate?  The most helpless thing is that it is difficult to refuse.  On Mrs. Qiao¡¯s birthday, the polo match was just for fun. It was inappropriate to be unmoved by others¡¯ warm invitations.  At that time, people will still say that they are not giving face to Mrs. Qiao. Such a result will not be good So this matter is very helpless. From the time Tubo made this decision and formally extended the invitation, it could not allow itself to be disrespectful.  promise!  Lin Zhao was very passive in this matter!  "Okay, I will definitely attend on time!" No matter how uncomfortable I feel, I still have to be calm on the surface and agree without any surprises.  Ali Gu smiled softly, knowing that Lin Zhao actually agreed reluctantly.  But what can be done?  Zamp had this intention, so he had no choice but to obey his orders.  Ali Gu vaguely sympathized with Lin Zhao and hoped that the Song Dynasty would not lose too miserably and embarrassingly.  However, he had a vague feeling that the Song Dynasty would not be defeated easily.  Maybe he will find a way, now we can only wait and see.  Aligu said again: "Envoy Lin, Zanpu also gave instructions that I would like to meet with you in two days!" Dong Xiang was finally willing to see him!  Lin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and said softly: "I can't ask for it!" Ali Gu smiled and said: "Get ready, Zamp is looking forward to meeting with you. There is also the polo match, so don't neglect it The Xixia people have already  Preparations have begun. As for our country, Qingyi Jieguizhang will personally lead the team" Upon hearing this lineup, Lin Zhao suddenly felt a little bit more pressure.  There is no other way but to accept the challenge now!  "Bozhou, do you have any opinions about polo?" After Lin Zhao informed the Tibetan people about their request to play polo, Su An's expression became a little unnatural.  Everyone can see that this game is very important to the Song Dynasty.? is disadvantageous.  It can even be said to be a conspiracy against the Song Dynasty, deliberately making people look bad and losing face!  Su An said angrily: "It's really hateful, sir. I always feel that the Tibetan people are very unenthusiastic this time. They have always been lukewarm towards us, and they seem to be unkind." Lin Zhao smiled bitterly and nodded: "Yes, it is true.  , The Tubo people seemed to be deliberately trying to embarrass us, but the uneasiness and kindness should not be considered, otherwise Dong Zhan would not have asked me to meet so soon. Although the meeting is a big event, it is a polo matter that needs to be dealt with at the moment.  It's a bit of a headache!" "This" Su An said: "There are not many people playing polo in the Song Dynasty, but fortunately there are still some in the army. We have had some contact and have played before, but we haven't played for a long time.  After playing, it is inevitable that they will be a little unfamiliar and may not be suitable for their opponents" "Su An is not letting other people's ambitions destroy his own prestige, he is just seeking truth from facts, telling the most basic things, and at the same time preparing for the worst.  In this regard, Lin Zhao was helpless and could not avoid it.  No matter what the outcome, you still have to participate. Sometimes you know the outcome, but you still have to hit your head and bleed.  "Is our strength so weak? Is there any remedial measure?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice. He has always been a person who refuses to admit defeat, and naturally he is not willing to give up.  Su An was also helpless and said: "We have five hundred Forbidden Army soldiers, and I will select the ones who are best at polo among them. Organize their training as soon as possible It's just that time is tight, I'm afraid it's too late" "Try your best, select as soon as possible.  When the soldiers form a team, they can at least use it when the time comes and let them train well and sharpen their weapons before the battle, no harm will come of it!" Lin Zhao gave an order, and that was all he could do for now.  Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t have much energy to take care of this matter. Dong Xiang wants to see him, although it is not difficult to deal with it.  But you have to be well prepared. The Xixia people must have offered very favorable conditions. If you don't have sufficient preparation and attraction on your side, it will be difficult to convince the Tubo people.  We can lose to Xixia on the court, but when it comes to diplomatic matters, we must not make any mistakes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Received the call from the polo match  News, Liang Yi smiled!  " Mrs. Qiao's birthday is a time when everyone is paying attention.  Although it is a polo match and there are many tribes and teams participating, the most attractive ones are undoubtedly the Song Dynasty, Tubo, Xixia and Uighurs.  The Tubo people should be very good at fighting for their strength, and the Uighurs were once the old enemies of Xixia, but Liang Yimi doesn't care about them now, they are no longer important.  Right now in Qingtang City, the only opponent is the Song Dynasty, and the Song envoy Lin Zhao.  That day at the welcome banquet, I humiliated myself because of the seating arrangement and lost a lot of face.  Liang Yimi has been thinking about how to regain his face and embarrass the people of the Song Dynasty. Now is undoubtedly a good opportunity Polo is a sport that Xixia people often play every day.  For them who are used to galloping on horseback, this is easy, and it is what they are good at.  "And the people of the Song Dynastyeven lacked war horses. How could there be horses to play this kind of game?"  I heard that they are very good at Cuju, but the two are so different that they are not the same concept at all.  Liang Yimi even thought that the Song Dynasty people might not even be able to form a team.  So what will be the result on the court?  It seems predictable now.  Liang Yi was very proud, envisioning the scene in his mind. The Xixia people would be victorious, and the Song Dynasty people would be defeated and lose face Thinking about such a result, he couldn't help but laugh People in the Song Dynasty recited poems and wrote poems.  They may be good at writing and painting, but when it comes to sports and military affairs, they are simply vulnerable.  Liang Yimi is very confident and arrogant.  There is no need to think too much about this matter, Xixia is already in an invincible position.  Just like what Li Fugui did on Huanqing Road, he was simply overestimating his own capabilities This time, let the people of the Song Dynasty taste the feeling of humiliating themselves!  Liang Yi was filled with resentment, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.  At the same time, Liang Yimi was also curious, how could the Tubo people make such an arrangement?  Even though they knew that the people of the Song Dynasty were far inferior to the Xixia people in terms of polo matches, and even the other two countries were far apart, they still wanted to This was obviously to make the Song Dynasty look embarrassed!  Liang Yimi felt that the Tubo people seemed to be deliberately creating opportunities for themselves to avenge their shame!  Thinking again about the seating arrangements at the dinner the day before yesterday, the Tubo people seemed to give preferential treatment to Xixia first. Is it possible that Dong Xiang was more inclined to himself?  In any case, now that the children are in-laws, they still have to give some face.  Liang Yimi didn¡¯t think much about it for a while. He didn¡¯t connect things and think more deeply. He just saw the appearance of things.  Perhaps it was because his hatred for Lin Zhao blinded him thatLet his awareness decrease.  This result made him very excited. As long as Dong Xiang favored him, everything would be fine The original depression of humiliating himself because of the banquet seats gradually dissipated, and he felt much better However, Liang Yimi had a deep affection for Lin Zhao.  His hatred never dissipated, and he was already brewing to avenge his past.  Of course, it will never be as simple as a polo match (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 236: Tubo Zanpu

    The scenery of Qingtang City in autumn is beautiful!  At this time in previous years, the Hehuang area has begun to get colder, the autumn wind is howling, and frost and snowflakes have even appeared in some places.  But this year, perhaps because the north wind arrived relatively late, it was already late August and it was still very warm.  Especially when the bright sunshine shines on people, it makes people feel warm and even drowsy, which is quite comfortable.  But Xin Wenzhe was not in the mood to enjoy such wonderful comfort. She was lying on the bed when the sun shone in from the window.  She had no idea how beautiful the sunshine was, how comfortable life was, and lying on the bed was not comfortable at all.  Because she is sick!  The journey from Dashanguan to Hehuang to Tubo is a long way, which is already very hard for a group of grown men. The situation of relatively weak women is naturally even worse.  When he first arrived in Qingtang City, Xin Wenzhe felt very tired, just because there were still important things in his mind that had not been completed, and he was very uneasy.  He could only hold on to his tired body and deal with various things. Because the things he did were extremely mentally demanding and cautious, he became more and more unable to do what he wanted, and his level of fatigue naturally continued to increase.  Before Xin Wenzhe had time to take a good rest, the unfortunate news came that his visit to Qingtang City was not going well at all.  Xin Wenzhe, who was exhausted mentally and physically, was a little bit shocked. He was exhausted and depressed at the same time, and his physical condition became worse.  It happened that she was not used to the climate in Hehuang, so she fell ill all of a sudden.  Lying on the hospital bed, Xin Wenzhe silently looked at the beautiful fallen leaves outside the window and the refracted sunlight.  There was no trace of rosiness on the beauty's face, replaced by a haggard paleness.  It can be seen that the pain and psychological pressure have tortured the beauty to what extent?  If Lin Zhao sees it.  It will definitely hurt.  The hair that was originally pulled up into a bun now becomes loose.  The whole person seemed to have lost a lot of energy, and the bright woman became sickly.  At this moment, he was leaning weakly on the blanket, staring out the window blankly "Qilang, are you okay?" Achang asked softly through the curtain. At this moment, Xin Wenzhe was completely equipped for his daughter's family.  She was still sick and bedridden, and since there were differences between men and women, he naturally couldn't visit her in person.  In desperation, he had no choice but to buy a Han woman from Qingtang City.  Take care of Xin Wenzhe as a maid.  "Get out!" Xin Wenzhe's eyes fell on the new maid and ordered softly.  The contents of her conversation with Achang were relatively confidential, so it was naturally inconvenient for a maid to eavesdrop.  After the maid left, Xin Wenzhe lay alone on the bed and whispered: "I'm okay, how about you? Has the matter made any progress?" When Achang heard his Qi Lang's feeble voice, coupled with the maid's description, he knew  Xin Wenzhe's physical condition is very bad.  He also knew very well that in addition to physical causes, Shichiro's illness was more of a mental illness.  It was caused by strong mental pressure.  So these bad results Achang was a little hesitant, he didn't know how to report it to Qilang!  Xin Wenzhe seemed to notice something inside.  She asked as loudly as possible through the curtain: "What's going on, but it doesn't matter!" Maybe her body was too weak, and it was too difficult for her to speak loudly.  Xin Wenzhe immediately felt flustered and short of breath, very uncomfortable, and then couldn't help but cough repeatedly.  Achang felt even worse. He also knew that any concealment would be in vain. How could Qilang not notice it if he was so smart?  Rather than leaving him suspicious, it's better to tell the truth.  Achang said in a deep voice: "Qilang, there is still no news from the Southern Jiangsu Dangzheng. They have simply ignored us recently, and it is not easy to contact us now" "How could this happen?" Xin Wenzhe seemed to be talking to himself in a low voice.  , my mood suddenly became much heavier, and a heavy shadow cast over my heart.  Xin Wenzhe sighed and asked, "Is there any news from home?" "No!" Achang shook his head and said, "But I received news that Li Fugui seems to have taken action on Huanqing Road" "Really?" Xin Wenzhe didn't know either.  What are you thinking about? My mood is getting heavier.  Achang said: "Qi Lang, don't be anxious. There is news that Tubo Zanpu Dong is about to meet with Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao. Now is an extraordinary period. Sunan must not dare to act rashly before this. He should really wait for Zanpu."  The situation of the meeting between Pu and Song Envoy, and then he dared to act according to the situation" "Lin Zhao" Xin Wenzhe murmured to himself, and when he mentioned this name, he inevitably felt a strange feeling in his heart.  "Just wait for now!" Xin Wenzhe didn't know if this was a self-consolation, but he just mentioned it feebly!  At this moment, she felt so lonely and helpless, and really wanted someone to help her&nbsp; Achang outside the curtain has the same idea. The current situation is not good for him.  It was originally just a business transaction, but now it is linked to diplomacy and politics, but it is not that simple.  With just a few people and no friends in Qingtang City, it would be difficult to accomplish big things, not to mention the backbone of Qilang is seriously ill It would be great if someone could help him, Achang couldn't help but think of Lin Zhao.  Now in Qingtang City, he may be the only one who can provide help But in this case, his identity will inevitably be revealed, which may have adverse effects, so Achang is hesitant.  But then I thought about it, now that things have come to this, how can we take care of so much?  It's better to be honest, maybe Dr. Lin can provide some help.  Achang observed for a period of time and found that Dr. Lin was definitely not a treacherous person. On the contrary, he was a very sincere and gentle person.  When he was helpless, he should consider this possibility This was just a thought in Achang's mind. He didn't dare to make the decision on such an important matter without permission, so he had to ask Qilang to nod.  So Qilang plucked up the courage and said in a deep voice: "Qilang, how about we ask Lin Zhao for help" Achang was also full of anxiety, for fear of provoking Alang to get angry again But after waiting for a long time, Xin Wenzhe didn't answer, and he started to reply.  I wonder if Shichiro is weighing the pros and cons and wondering what to do?  But after waiting for a long time, he still saw someone replying. Achang's heart suddenly skipped a beat. What happened to Qilang?  A bad premonition immediately filled my mind.  He quickly called the maid to check inside, only to find that Xin Wenzhe had passed out at some point ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~, In the past few days, Lin Zhao was not only worrying about Su An setting up a polo team, finding suitable players, and conducting training as soon as possible.  He was preparing to meet with Tubo Zanpu Dong Zang.  Finally, two days later, Ali Gu came to the Concierge Hotel early to wait.  In addition to welcoming Lin Zhao, he was also one of today's attendees Coming to the Tubo Palace again, Lin Zhao felt much more confident.  Liang Yi¡¯s difficulties made him successful, making him famous in Qingtang City and becoming a young leader. No one dared to look down upon or despise him anymore.  The same is true for Tubo Zanpu, so Lin Zhao is very confident and calm.  I met Zhao Xu, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, often and had long conversations.  When I was in Liaodong, I also saw many big scenes, and I had fluent exchanges with Yelu Hongji, the leader of Liao Dynasty.  ??A country larger than Hehuang and Tubo can take it easy in front of more important scenes and kings, and today is completely trivial.  At the banquet that day, although the final seat was relatively close to Dong Xiang, his appearance was not very clear.  Today we can finally see each other up close and take a closer look.  In a small palace, Lin Zhao saw a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties, who was undoubtedly the Tubo Zanpu Dong Xiang. Dong Xiang was the second generation leader of the Tang Dynasty in Tubo and Qing Dynasty in Hehuang and the third son of Xi Siluo.  Born by Joe.  Receive a good education from an early age.  When he was 9 years old, his father asked Song Dynasty for a knighthood.  In the Song Dynasty, in the first year of Emperor Kangding's reign (1040), he was awarded the title of Governor of Huizhou.  He has been involved in military and political affairs since his youth. He followed his father on military expeditions in the north and south, and made many military exploits.  After he grew old, he took charge of state affairs.  In the first year of Emperor Yingzong's reign (1064), the Song Dynasty granted him the title of Shunzhou Defense History.  In October of the following year, he inherited the title of Qingtang and became Hehuang Tubo Zanpu.  After taking the throne, Dong Xiang inherited the internal and external policy measures formulated by his father, Zushiluo, and continued to consolidate and develop the Hehuang-Tubo regime.  In February of the fourth year of Zhiping reign of Emperor Yingzong of the Song Dynasty, he was promoted to the chief security officer of the school.  At that time, he paid tribute to the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty rewarded him as a reward in the first year of Zhiping.  Soon, he added Taibao and became Taifu.  His status was very respected, and the courtesy given by the Song Dynasty was also very grand.  Of course, all this is based on the importance of Hehuang and Tubo following the Song Dynasty, and the respectful attitude of Dong Fe and his son.  Dong Zhan paid tribute to the Song Dynasty, so Mrs. Qiao's birthday gift naturally needed to be generous.  Lin Zhao silently observed the Tubo Zanpu in front of him. Dong Zhan looked relatively handsome. His handsome appearance may have been inherited from his mother, Mrs. Qiao's genes!  I think Mrs. Qiao must have been a beauty in her early years. Otherwise, how could she be so loved by Zun Siluo?  However, there is a different kind of magnanimity in his whole body, which is majestic and awe-inspiring!  After all, he is the leader of a state and rules a huge area in the Hehuang region in the northwest. Confidence and magnanimity are naturally indispensable.  Otherwise, it would be difficult to control such complex areas as Hehuang and the Tubo Plateau, as well as such intricate forces and characters.  What¡¯s more, Zunsiluo has placed high hopes on him and has carefully trained him since he was a child. Now in his thirties, he has grown into a qualified Zamp!  At this momentDong Felt was sitting upright on the main seat, looking at Lin Zhao with a smile.  Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, take a closer look at this young and promising envoy of Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao stepped forward and bowed and said: "Lin Zhao, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites of the Great Song Dynasty, has seen Tubo Zanpu!" "Mr. Lin is so polite!" Dong Felt stood up and greeted Lin Zhao politely.  After all, Lin Zhao represents the emperor of the Song Dynasty and is a king, and he who accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty is a minister, and there is a difference between emperor and minister At the same time, Dong Xiang is even more looking forward to what surprises Lin Zhao will bring to him in the following conversation (Unfinished)  to be continued¡­¡­)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 237: Tea Horse Road

    "Envoy Lin, are you still used to being in Hehuang?" As the host, Dong Fei asked softly to express his condolences.  "Thanks to Zanpu for taking care of me, everything is fine!" Lin Zhao laughed, but in his heart, the boss was really unhappy, what a fool!  Not to mention the dry climate, the most serious thing is altitude sickness. Many soldiers in the Forbidden Army have already suffered from this problem.  Fortunately, I had been prepared beforehand, and there were doctors who helped nurse me back to health in time, so nothing happened.  Of course, the most troublesome thing is that the Tubo people are secretly making trouble, as if they are deliberately making things difficult. Will life be easy?  Dong Xiang really had the nerve to ask Dong Xiang laughed and said, "That's good!" This guy was asking questions knowingly and sincerely, right?  Lin Zhao murmured in his heart, stood up, and said, "His Majesty the Emperor asked this envoy to express condolences to Zanpu on his behalf!" There is a difference between monarch and minister. After all, Lin Zhao represents the emperor of the Song Dynasty. In such a formal diplomatic occasion, etiquette cannot be discarded.  It is necessary for the emperor of the suzerain country to express condolences and respectful thanks.  Dong Xiang had no choice but to stand up and bow respectfully to express his gratitude.  It¡¯s hard to say whether the emperor of the Song Dynasty felt it, but at least the gift of Tubo Zanpu was accepted by Lin Zhaosheng.  Ali Gu always felt weird looking at it, but it was all within reason and it was hard to say much about things that were completely in line with etiquette.  No matter what Dong Xiang and Ali Gu thought, Lin Zhao would be satisfied with this, and it could be regarded as a small "revenge". He smiled and said: "Zan Pu is so polite!" Dong Xiang smiled coquettishly and asked: "Your Majesty the Emperor, Tai  The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager are both in good health? "Condolences are still necessary.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Everything is fine!" "Envoy Lin, please convey my greetings on your behalf!" "Okay!" After a while of greetings, Lin Zhao knew that Dong Xiang must be waiting for him to get to the point.  He immediately said: "I came to Hehuang this time. I brought a few gifts for Zanpu." "Oh? What gift? Thank you for your kindness in advance?" Dong Xiang was looking forward to it.  What conditions will the Song Dynasty impose?  Su An, as Lin Zhao's retinue, handed the gift to Zan Pu's attendant, and then handed it over. Lin Zhao introduced: "This is Longjing tea produced in West Lake. I hope Zan Pu likes it." Tea?  This is something that grassland people like very much. After all, they eat a lot of beef and mutton, which is relatively greasy.  The fragrance of tea leaves can relieve greasiness.  Just the right drink for them.  Dong Zhan then ordered people to boil it immediately. When it was served, the fragrance of the tea was so fragrant that even Ali Gu could not help but smell it and liked it very much.  As a Tubo Zanpu, he has naturally tasted a lot of famous teas, but when he smelled the fragrance, Dong Zhan couldn't help but get excited.  After taking a sip, I felt the fragrance lingering on my lips and teeth, which was so uncomfortable.  I couldn't help but praise him repeatedly.  Obviously, he met the best.  "Good tea. Really good tea!" Lin Zhao smiled and said, "As long as Zanpu likes it!" This is the effect we want!  "What's so special about this tea? How much does it cost?" Dong Zhan asked softly, seemingly casually, and the meaning behind his words was self-evident.  He knew that Lin Zhao would never be as simple as giving him tea. The focus was on what was behind the tea.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's nothing special. As for the price, outsiders can't buy it. Of course, if Zanpu likes it, the supply will naturally exceed the demand." "Thank you very much!" Lin Zhao continued: "I heard that Zanpu loves the people like his son, and he has such a fragrance.  Of course you don¡¯t want to enjoy the pleasant tea by yourself, right?¡± I¡¯ll put a high hat on you first, and then continue with the topic below.  "Oh?" Finally got to the point.  ¡°I heard that the Tibetan people like drinking tea very much, especially after eating a lot of beef and mutton, the tea becomes more fragrant and relieves greasiness. However, the tea that can be purchased in Tubo every year seems to be very limited¡± Lin Zhao talked eloquently, but what he told was the truth.  Dong Zhan is a Zanpu, so drinking good tea is not a problem.  But ordinary people have a difficult time. Most of the tea in Hehuang comes from Sichuan.  When the merchants brought the tea to Tubo after a long journey, the price had already gone up many times Although they knew that tea was good for the body and life, ordinary people wanted to buy it, but they could not afford the high price.  Even if you buy it, you can imagine the quantity and quality of the tea!  "Presumably Zanpu also hopes that the people of Hehuang can drink fragrant and high-quality tea, right?" Lin Zhao looked at Dong Fei with a smile and remained silent, but the meaning behind his words could not be more obvious.  Dong Felt laughed and said, "That's natural!" Lin Zhao also laughed and said, "All the states and counties in the southern Song Dynasty produce tea. If a trade route from the Song Dynasty to Hehuang is established, what would Zanpu think?"&nbsp; "Business roads?" Ali Gu asked doubtfully: "Aren't there trade routes now? There are quite a few merchants from the Song Dynasty in Qingtang City." "There are quite a few, but they are all sporadic retail investors. Regardless of scale and influence,  The quantity and quality of the goods are very average, and the benefits it brings to our two countries are also very limited." Lin Zhaodao: "If the Song Dynasty officials and the Tubo side jointly established a trade route to transport goods to Tubo, I don't know.  What do you think of it?" Lin Zhao then added: "Of course, the Song Dynasty was rich in products, and the goods were naturally not just tea" Both Dong Xiang and Ali Gu were moved. Although Hehuang and Tubo wanted to control the Silk Road,  Dao can be considered rich, but the level of material abundance is far worse than that of the Song Dynasty, and it can be considered to be in the ranks of scarcity of materials.  To put it bluntly, Tubo¡¯s situation is not much better than that of Xixia.  Once the Song Dynasty closed the market, Xixia would be severely short of supplies, and the situation in Tubo would not be much better.  So when Lin Zhao proposed the establishment of a trade route maintained by the government, how could Dong Xiang not be tempted?  This is a real benefit. Not only can you profit from it, but it can also greatly benefit the lives of the Tubo people. Why not do it?  But where is such a simple good thing in the world?  Dong Fei smiled and said: "Envoy Lin's idea is very good. I wonder what we in Tibet need to do about this matter?" Lin Zhaodao: "It is not so much a trade route, but a fixed official mutual trade between our two countries.  , Since it is a mutual market, it is natural to exchange what is needed and barter. I wonder what Zanpu thinks? "" What to exchange for?" "Horses!" Lin Zhao said the word in a deep voice.  After talking for a long time, this is the main topic. Lin Zhao came here just for the horses. At this moment, in front of Dong Xiang, there is no need to hide it.  "It's just that they didn't ask for it for free, but in exchange for something, and the conditions they offered were quite generous.  Lin Zhaodao: "The Hehuang grassland is rich and has a lot of horses. Your country must have more than enough for your own use. If you can turn it into economic benefits, your country must be happy to see it That's why our country has  Plan to build a tea-horse road between Bianjing and Qingtang City" "Tea-horse road?" "Yes!" Lin Zhao nodded: "The Central Plains' rich products, mainly tea, are exchanged for horses and leather.  With or without it, we can achieve a win-win situation for each other. What does Zan Pu mean? "A win-win situation?  Dong Felt hesitated for a moment. What Lin Zhao said was indeed very tempting. What the Song Dynasty lacked most was horses.  Being in a hostile relationship with Liao and Xixia, they were destined to be unable to obtain war horses from there. The only sources were Longyou and Tubo.  In the place of Longyou Four Battles, it was very difficult for the people of the Song Dynasty to raise horses by themselves.  Tubo's Hequ horses are first-rate in terms of both physical fitness and quality. They are top-notch war horses.  In the past, the Song Dynasty also proposed to buy horses from Tubo, but they were all in exchange for money, and the quantity was not particularly large.  Of course, there was also some smuggling going on secretly, and Dong Zhan might not be unaware of it.  But all in all, the scale is not very big!  Now the people of the Song Dynasty are proposing this, it is obvious that they want to fix the tea-horse trade, and at the same time, there are naturally not a few horses that want to be traded.  Logically speaking, this is a good thing for Tubo.  After all, there are so many horses that they can¡¯t be used at all.  At the same time, there is a relative lack of daily necessities. If they can be exchanged for this, it will also be a good thing for Tubo.  But Dong Zang seemed vaguely worried. The Song Dynasty people had obtained a large number of war horses. When they grew stronger, would they threaten Hehuang and Tubo?  Where can there be an eternal alliance between countries?  In the situation in the northwest, there are three powerful forces standing together. It is not good for any one of them to be too strong.  Only by checking and balancing each other can we have both sides But the conditions offered by Lin Zhao are really good. After the establishment of the Tea Horse Road, it will bring significant economic benefits to Hehuang and Tubo.  In this regard, relatively speaking, it is much stronger than Xixia.  Although Xixia wants to marry the princess, what is the use of the marriage relationship?  In the face of national interests, a princess really means nothing and can be sacrificed at any time.  Don¡¯t you see, through the ages, how many princesses have gotten a good death?  When the two countries went to war, where did they consider their situation?  Lin Zhao¡¯s proposal was very attractive, and Dong Xiang couldn¡¯t help but feel a little tempted.  It's just that this matter is so important, how can you just agree to it casually?  Liang Yimi doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s going on over there?  Aren't the conditions of the Song Dynasty the capital for bargaining with Xixia?  Vice versa, although the proposal of the Tea Horse Road is good, everyone wants the best interests "Okay, your country's proposal is very good, but the matter is very important, so I need to think about it carefully. We will discuss some details slowly.  I don¡¯t know Ambassador LinHow about next?  " Dong Xiang delayed the matter very tactfully. Lin Zhao naturally understood Dong Xiang's mentality and said with a smile: "What Zan Pu said is absolutely true!  "The road must be walked step by step, take your time, we are not in a hurry!" Ali Gu on the side was murmuring in his heart. The envoys of the Song Dynasty openly talked about the Tea Horse Road here. Naturally, it is impossible for those who are separated from the customs  Is it an official act of the Song Dynasty? So what is their identity? What is their relationship with Lin Zhao? Is it true that they are just protecting him? Ali Gu feels that it is necessary to remind his brother Sunan Dangzheng that he needs to  Be very cautious. As for the horse trading, it can only be postponed indefinitely (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 238 Mrs. Qiao

    "Tea Horse RoadTea Horse Road!" Dong Xiang muttered to himself in the main hall of the Tubo Palace.  Lin Zhao has already left. Today¡¯s meeting was considered a preliminary communication. After the meeting, Dong Xiang kept talking about this matter.  He said he would discuss it later, but in fact he took it very seriously.  "Zanpu, the people of the Song Dynasty came well prepared!" Duoji always appeared as an attendant, but he kept a low profile and did not attract Lin Zhao's attention.  Regarding the proposal of the Tea Horse Road, Duoji heard clearly. As the chief counselor of Tubo Zampu, he naturally had to pay more attention to these matters.  Dong Xiang nodded and said, "Yes, people from the Song Dynasty are more practical than Liang Yi!" "What does Zan Pu mean?" Duoji tentatively asked Dong Xiang's attitude.  "What do you think?" the two old guys asked playfully!  Duoji said: "If this tea horse road is built, it will definitely be of great benefit to us in Hehuang." "Yes, it's just" Dong Xiang seemed to have his own concerns.  "It's still early anyway, why should Zanpu be in a hurry? Let's bargain with them first!" Duoji thought for a while and then said, "How about Zanpu ask the madam for her opinion again?" "Okay!" Dong Zang  After taking a look at the gift Lin Zhao left for Mrs. Qiao on the table, he smiled and shook his head.  Although the Song Dynasty envoy was young, he had many evil ideas and knew how to save the country through twists and turns.  When Dong Xiang walked into the backyard of the palace with gifts, he saw a dignified and graceful old lady sunbathing in the garden from a distance.  The old lady is about fifty years old, with black and white hair and a graceful demeanor.  Although he is older.  But it can still be seen from the face.  She must have been a rare beauty when she was young.  Otherwise, how could he get the love of Hehuang Zanpu and Sisiluo?  This person is Dong Fe¡¯s mother, Mrs. Qiao, who was canonized as Mrs. Taiyuan by the Song Dynasty!  So Sisiluo was coerced by Li Lizun in his early years and married the daughter of the Li family.  Because of the political implications, the marriage has never been happy.  Until later, Zuo Siluo took the opportunity to defeat Li Lizun and regain the power of Hehuang.  He threw all his resentment on Mr. Li, and even put his two sons under house arrest.  After that, a gentle and beautiful woman named Qiao came into his sight.  So Sisiluo found true love.  Mrs. Qiao is beautiful, virtuous, intelligent, and considerate. She is completely different from the domineering Mr. Li.  Xiu Siluo, who had been oppressed for a long time, found tenderness and love here, and doted on Mr. Qiao very well.  Soon after, they gave birth to their son Dong Fe, and regarded him as their perfect successor.  The level of love completely surpasses the two sons born to Li!  Until the death of Zu Siluo, Dong Fei came to the throne, and Mrs. Qiao immediately became the Queen Mother of Tubo.  The respected status is undoubtedly the transcendent existence of the entire Hehuang.  In the eyes of outsiders.  Mrs. Qiao is at most an old lady from a wealthy family. Even if her status is extremely noble, at most she can only enjoy happiness and live a long life!  "But people who know their hearts know that Mrs. Qiao is extraordinary. She is not just an old lady, but to some extent she is also the talisman of Tubo.  Mrs. Qiao is smart, so she is very popular with him.  She is not only a favored wife and a virtuous wife, but also a good helper for Xi Siluo.  Whether dealing with Li Lizun or later dealing with Xixia Li Yuanhao, Mrs. Qiao always helped her husband with suggestions.  To a certain extent, Mrs. Qiao played an indispensable role in unifying Hehuang and creating a powerful Qingtang Kingdom.  When he was about to die, he was very clear about the situation he faced. Hehuang and Tubo seemed to be very strong, but in fact they were surrounded by crises, which could be said to be internal and external troubles.  Hehuang and Tubo are one country externally, but internally they are more like a loose confederation.  Various tribes follow the lead of Zunsiluo and Dong Zang. In addition to their strong power, their noble Zanpu bloodline and religious influence are also crucial.  However, among the plateau countries, there are also many people with the blood of Zampu from the Tubo Dynasty. With the death of Zusiluo, the religious influence of the "Sons of Buddha" is also declining.  In particular, the Aliguge Kingdom in the far west took advantage of the opportunity of the war between Xixia and Xixia to welcome the Indian monk Atisha, and gradually became the second largest Buddhist center in the far west.  By the time Dong Fei came to the throne, the religious influence of Qingtang City had faded a lot.  What¡¯s more, it¡¯s Xiao Qiang¡¯s fault!  Because of a moment of negligence and the concern that tiger poison will not eat its seeds.  The benevolence of Zusiluo left behind two "unfilial sons", Xiang Xiang and Mo Xiangjiao.  Their division and independence have weakened and dispersed the power of Hehuang and Tubo to a certain extent, and their offense, defense and calculations between each other will undoubtedly intensify internal strife and give outsiders opportunities to take advantage of.  "Then there is the threat of Xixia, from Li Yuanhao toFrom the late Bu Zang to the current Liang Yi, there has been constant friction with the Song Dynasty.  A very common situation in Xixia is to divert internal conflicts through foreign wars.  Xixia made many small moves in Linzhou of the Song Dynasty, sending troops to harass and even fight, but they did not take advantage.  Who would have thought that in an emergency, he would turn his attention to Qingtang City and bite He Huang!  Even if Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yi came to Qingtang City in person and sent the princess to come for marriage, Xixia still could not rule out his coveting of Hehuang.  Similarly, the people of the Song Dynasty may not be reliable!  Without Xixia as a common enemy, who knows if the Song Dynasty would have any thoughts about Hehuang?  In the Song Dynasty, heavy troops were stationed in the Qin and Wei states on the front line. They made small moves constantly, and the frontline of the troops was directed towards Hezhou, which crossed over to Hehuang.  What's more, the Song Dynasty had an ancestral motto of "don't allow others to snore on the side of the bed". Who knows when the people of the Song Dynasty will regard the land of Hehuang as their "bed"?  When Emperor Taizu said such domineering words, he must not have expected that they would have such a negative impact on his descendants.  What¡¯s more, in the Hexi Corridor area, the Uighurs have gradually grown in power. They were once vassals and allies of Tubo in Hehuang.  But as time went on, it gradually became restless and became a hidden danger and threat.  Therefore, Hehuang and Tubo seem to be powerful, but in fact they are in danger. No matter which side has problems and loses balance, it may lead to the overthrow of the kingdom.  It can be seen that the situation of Hehuang and Tubo is far from being as good as imagined, so it is not easy to be a good Zanpu.  It was under such circumstances that Zunsiluo passed away.  When he was there, he relied on his own prestige and ability.  It can also suppress all forces.  Let them not dare to act rashly.  But what happens after you die?  After all, his son Dong Fean is still young. Can he take on such an important responsibility?  Zunsiluo was a little worried, but in the end he died peacefully and did not die in peace.  Because there is still one person here, and that is my wife, Mrs. Qiao! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? together  Despite her noble status, Mrs. Qiao is still deeply resourceful.  It's totally possible to be the leader.  But she didn¡¯t do that. Although her son was young, he was still able to stand alone, which was also a kind of experience.  Mrs. Qiao's love for her son does not seem to create any obstacles for him. After all, in history, there have been many cases of mothers and sons fighting for power and eventually turning against each other.  So Mrs. Qiao just retreated behind the scenes, watched silently, and silently gave a few words when necessary.  This way.  On the contrary, Dong Fei respected his mother more in many important matters.  I respect Mrs. Qiao¡¯s opinion even more.  Therefore, the actual role of Mrs. Qiao¡¯s sea-fixing needle is no lie!  When Mrs. Qiao saw her son coming, she smiled and said: "Our Zanpu finally has time to visit me, an old lady!" Dong Zang said apologetically: "Mother, I'm sorry, envoys from various countries have come to Qingtang City recently and are busy.  "I don't have much time to come see you!" "Hey, you have other things to do, not to mention organizing the birthday of a bad old lady like me. Thank you for your hard work!" Mrs. Qiao seemed to be optimistic and fun-loving.  Then he saw the attendant behind Dong Xiang holding many things and said with a smile: "What? Are you here to give me a gift today to apologize?" "Ah, no!" Dong Xiang said with a smile: "This is a gift given to my mother by the envoy of the Song Dynasty.  "Oh? Really?" Mrs. Qiao said with a smile: "The envoys of Song Dynasty are interested, no, it should be said that the envoys are all thinking about me, the old lady!"  What else did the people of the Song Dynasty give me?" Dong Zhan's expression moved and he presented the gifts with a smile. The main thing was a special product from the Central Plains.  Most of them are utensils and supplies, which are relatively ordinary.  To be particularly special, there is a beautifully sewn cotton coat among them!  Although cotton grows in the northwest, it is grown on a large scale and not much is used for weaving and making clothes, so this gift is quite special and thoughtful.  The other is a bright little circle, and a delicate gold-inlaid handle is specially installed.  Mrs. Qiao was a little surprised. At first she thought it was a small bronze mirror, but when she reached out to pick it up, she realized it was not.  The round object was transparent, and its luster was brighter and more translucent than mutton-fat jade. Mrs. Qiao wondered: "What is this?" Then she picked it up and put it in front of her eyes. There was a transparent mirror. Mrs. Qiao was suddenly surprised.  The eyes became as big as copper bells.  Then it swayed from side to side, and everything in the field of vision was magnified a lot. Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but marveled and was very curious.  Dong Felt smiled and said: "Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao said that this thing is called a magnifying glass. If you can't see something clearly, you can use this thing. It's very convenient." &nbsp;"Really?" Mrs. Qiao said with a smile: "Shang Envoy really has his heart. Unfortunately, the old lady has already started to have blurry eyesight. This thing is just right for use." Mrs. Qiao asked: "Under courtesy, people must have something to ask for.  What did Ambassador Song say? "When my son came here at this time, it was definitely just to hand over gifts. There must be other things" Dong Xiang smiled softly. Although his mother was old, her wisdom and wisdom had not weakened at all, and he immediately said: "Song  The envoy said that we would build a tea-horse road from Bianjing to Qingtang City, and we would exchange supplies from the Central Plains for our horses!" "Tea-horse road?" Mrs. Qiao muttered to herself, seeming to be very curious about this new idea.  He also seemed vaguely interested.  "So Ambassador Song first took some samples and wanted me to experiment and use them first, right?" Mrs. Qiao pretended to be a little angry, but then smiled and said: "Envoy Song is very scheming!" "Well, Ambassador Song is a twenty-year-old  A young man of about 20 years old, but his talents are extraordinary and should not be underestimated! " "Twenty years old?" Mrs. Qiao was also a little surprised and curious, and then said with a smile, "If you say so, I would like to meet you!"  "Don't worry, mother, you will definitely show up on your birthday!" "Well!" Mrs. Qiao seemed to be sighing and said, "Oh, Xixia gave us people, and the Song Dynasty gave us things. People in the Song Dynasty wanted to get it.  Horses, what do the Xixia people want? " Dong Zang was immediately at a loss for words. Xixia's intention was obvious, but he never said it too directly and clearly!  It's really hard to answer at this time.  Mrs. Qiao smiled and said: "The Central Plains is rich in products, and we are very envious. If we can exchange horses for enough supplies, it would be a good move. What's more, the people of the Song Dynasty Do you still remember what your father said when he was dying?  " Dong Xiang then remembered that before his death, his father claimed that both the Song Dynasty and Xixia were unreliable and that they needed to develop and strengthen their own strength.  But he also specifically mentioned the need to have good relations with the Song Dynasty and fight against Xixia together.  Dong Xiel naturally had to weigh Zuosiluo's death and Mrs. Qiao's persistence in his heart.  Mrs. Qiao said: "No matter what, this move by the Song Dynasty people can bring us very practical benefits, so we just have to accept it first. In addition to bringing a princess, what else does the Xixia people have? Should you have a good talk with Liang Yimi?  Talk? Although they are all seeking skin from tigers, the Xixia people are more like wolves, and the people of the Song Dynasty have to be more considerate of benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust Furthermore, isn't there still Hezhou between the Song Dynasty and us?  Is it because Xixia is facing us first? Without the Song Dynasty people, what will happen? "This is a very real problem. The Hexi Corridor of Xixia is related to the Hehuang Plateau.  Neighbors have no choice but to fight over this area.  "Yes, my son understands!" Dong Zang humbly followed his mother's advice.  Mrs. Qiao nodded and said: "You have the final say in this matter. Just remember to play both sides. By the way, do you really want Lin Bubi to marry Princess Jinshan of Xixia?" "Yes, and more than that!" Dong Zhan reported: "At the same time, Lin Bubi  "Princess Uighur?" Mrs. Qiao seemed a little surprised, and then said: "Okay, you have a lot of ideas. If this happens, wouldn't Lin Bubi want to marry two at once?"  "What a blessing!" Dong Fei naturally knew what his mother meant, so he smiled and didn't answer!  Mrs. Qiao said, "Ali is not young anymore. He only has a few concubines around him. You should also pay attention to him!"  Why do you care so much about your adopted grandson and love him so much?  Such behavior is really surprising!  Dong Xiang knew very well that as long as his mother was still alive, he might not have the final say on the matter of establishing a heir apparent (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 239: Making Your Own Claim

    When Ali Gu returned to his mansion, he immediately found his younger brother Sunan Dangzheng!  "Brother, what happened?" Su Nan Dangzheng knew that if there was nothing urgent, his brother would not be so anxious to see him.  "Are those merchants from Dashan Pass still in Qingtang City? Have you paid attention to them recently?" Ali Gu asked in a deep voice.  "Yes, it's just that in the past few days, according to my brother's instructions, I haven't had much contact with them!" Sunan Dangzheng hesitated and asked: "Is there something going on? Is the transaction going on as usual?" Sunan Dangzheng  Zheng Ben was a little surprised. He seemed to care about these profitable businesses.  Although I have always listened to my brother's words, I still hope in my heart that I can facilitate this matter and make this big business happen.  "No!" Unexpectedly, before he finished speaking, Ali Gu poured a basin of cold water on him!  "Why? What happened?" Sunan Dangzheng was inevitably a little disappointed. At the same time, he also guessed that something had happened. Otherwise, why would the elder brother be so dignified?  Ali Gu said in a deep voice: "Do you know that today the envoy of the Song Dynasty, Lin Zhao, went to meet with Zanpu and what did he say to Zanpu?"  Zamp has something to do with it.  "Tea Horse Road!" Ali Gu said: "The envoys of the Song Dynasty proposed to build a Tea Horse Road between the Song Dynasty and Xixia, a trade route connecting the east and west. The people of the Song Dynasty were responsible for transporting their rich products to Qingtang City, and even to countries in the Western Regions further away.  "The people of the Song Dynasty only need our horses!" "Good thing!" Sunan Dangzheng said with a smile: "If this is the case, it will be much more convenient for us to do things in the future!"  It was carried out openly" "How can things be as simple as imagined?" Ali Gu was helpless.  This brother is good at everything.  Very brave on the battlefield.  But he is too simple.  The mind is not that smart, and thinking about problems is always too simple Ali said: "I just want to tell you, because the matter of changing horses was mentioned today, Zamp is likely to pay attention to this issue. Do you think all the previous  Didn't Zan Pu notice anything about this little move? Then he was looking down upon him!" "Huh?" Sunan Dangzheng was suddenly surprised. He thought that he had done some things secretly enough.  But they don¡¯t know that there is a saying that there is no airtight wall in the world ¡°It¡¯s okay, just pay attention. We can¡¯t do anything about what has happened, but we need to be particularly careful in the future.¡± Ali said: ¡°Don¡¯t dare to be paralyzed.  Careless, it would be bad if there were any obvious clues. As for the guests at Dasanguan, just give up completely In fact, it is best to give up completely, otherwise problems will arise sooner or later, and I don't like it at this juncture.  I made any mistakes" "Okay, don't worry, brother, I understand!" Although Sunan Dangzheng is not smart enough, he doesn't think deeply enough.  Not long-term enough, but his greatest advantage is that he does things without asking why.  The so-called not in its place.  He has always done a good job of not seeking political advice.  To use the human resources theory of later generations, it means strong execution!  Therefore, as soon as Ali Gu gave the order, Sunan Dangzheng immediately obeyed and did what he said!  "Also, send someone to investigate to see if there is any relationship between Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao and those people in Dashan Pass, and what kind of relationship is it?" This is what Ali Gu is most curious about. Is it really just a coincidence?  "    "yes!  " "Southern Jiangsu Party Expedition, now I have something crucial to arrange for you to do. This matter is confidential. If you are not careful, it may have serious consequences" Ali Gu's expression suddenly changed.  Extremely solemn, it is obvious that there is something very important. "Sunan Party Expedition, when the time comes" "Huh?"  "After listening to Ali Gu's arrangement, Sunan Dangzheng was really hesitant. The news seemed to be surprising enough, making it difficult for him to digest and accept it! "Don't worry about so much, just be cautious and prepare to take action!  "Ali Gu said: "The most important thing is, just don't reveal your identity" "No problem, don't worry!  "Sunan is full of confidence in the party campaign.????????????????????????? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~???????????????????????????????? The affairs between Dang Zheng and Ali Gu were arranged very easily, but when it came to implementation, some people were in trouble. Xin Wenzhe's condition became more and more serious, and he even fainted and fell into coma frequently. Qingtang City was very worried about this!  The doctors invited here are very average and have limited medical skills. It seems difficult to cure Qilang's disease. Under such circumstances, Achang is really worried, fearing that it will continue to delay him.In the past, Shichiro's condition has become more serious, and his life may even be in danger.  As the saying goes, heart disease requires heart medicine, but things never seem to turn around for the better, and there is no good news to inspire people at all.  What should we do?  When Achang was in trouble, Xin Wenzhe woke up. Whenever he woke up recently, he would ask for the results despite his illness.  "Achang, how is the situation?" Xin Wenzhe asked feebly, and he was extremely haggard "There is no news. There is no news at all from the Southern Jiangsu Dang Zheng. It is said that the envoy of the Song Dynasty, Dr. Lin, met Tubo Zan  Pu Dongzhen mentioned the idea of ??establishing a tea-horse road. The so-called tea-horse road is actually a tea-horse exchange, and the core is horses! " Hearing this result, Xin Wenzhe was really helpless, especially the word "horse".  She couldn't help but feel nervous!  "Qilang, it's really hard. Let's ask him for help. At least we should find a good doctor for you to recover as soon as possible." "Ask him for help? Is there something" Xin Wenzhe seemed to be very embarrassed by this decision.  It is of great importance to him and his family, and there is no room for sloppiness or haphazardness!  "Qilang, we have no other choice, or we can send you back now." That's what he said, but Achang was also worried. With Xin Wenzhe's current health condition, it's hard to say whether he could withstand the long journey.  ?  He didn't dare to joke with Qilang's life But when it came to asking for help, Qilang was very insistent, which was really nerve-wracking!  Not long after, Xin Wenzhe fainted again!  Achang found that her condition was far more serious than before. He was really worried about what would happen if she continued like this!  In this case, it might as well be Achang vaguely saw Xin Wenzhe sleeping through the curtain, and an idea came to him.  "Qilang, I'm sorry, please allow me to make my own decision for once!" Achang made a decision and went out immediately!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 240: Gaunt and Loss

    After Lin Zhao met Dong Xiang, the first thing he did when he returned to the Concierge Hotel was to ask about the polo team!  "Bozhou, how are your preparations? Time is running out!" Mrs. Qiao's birthday is just a few days away, and time is very tight.  Su An also seemed a little helpless, shook his head slightly, and said with an apology: "The number of people is barely enough, but the technology is really average, when the time comesI'm afraid" The expected result, Lin Zhao was very happy about this  It¡¯s helpless!  No matter how hard you refuse to admit defeat, the reality is there, and no matter how hard you try, there is nothing you can do.  Lin Zhao said: "Try to choose some brothers who are in good health and have long breaths. Playing polo on the Hehuang Plateau will definitely consume a lot of physical energy." At the same time, Lin Zhao also took into account another reason, which was altitude sickness.  Even if you can't win by then, it won't be embarrassing, right?  "I got it!" Lin Zhao came off the field and trained with the Forbidden Army soldiers for a while, which could be regarded as setting an example and showing encouragement.  Then he turned his mind again, thinking about seeing Dong felt today!  Dong Xiang must have been tempted by the attraction of the Tea Horse Road, and it would be difficult for him to refuse.  Now it is completely reasonable not to agree. You must be cautious about big things and give it more consideration.  Of course, there would be some bargaining, and Lin Zhao was mentally prepared for this.  As long as he has his things, and Mrs. Qiao, Lin Zhao is very good at using roundabout tactics and specially sent a lot of goodies to the old lady. Maybe the old lady will like it.  At the same time, we must also know how to divide and disintegrate from within. Gifts should not only be given to Tubo Zampu and his wife.  Lin Zhao sent gifts to almost all the tribal leaders in Qingtang City, and when they started to like them.  The importance and necessity of this tea-horse road will be self-evident.  When the time comes, Dong Fei won¡¯t be able to agree even if he doesn¡¯t want to!  At this time.  Someone came to report: "Mother, there is someone asking to see you!" "Who is it?" "The person who came only said his surname is Xin!" "Xin Wenzhe?"     do not know why?  That handsome face immediately appeared in Lin Zhao's mind, and he was vaguely excited.  He came to me after all, and Lin Zhao walked quickly to the front hall But he was a little disappointed. Xin Wenzhe didn't see it. It was his subordinate Achang who showed up, and Lin Zhao had an impression of him.  "Achang? Is that you?" "I've seen Dr. Lin!" Achang is helpless now, alone and helpless.  The only person in the entire Qingtang City who could provide them with help was Lin Zhao.  Although Xin Wenzhe was unwilling or still hesitant, Achang still took it upon himself to come to Lin Zhao.  If nothing else, at least help cure Shichiro's illness first.  Qingtang City invited some idiot doctors, and it was even more impossible to travel long distances back to Guanzhong. The most important thing was that heart ailments required heart medicine.  In desperation, Achang thought of a mission. There would definitely be a doctor accompanying him, and his medical skills should be good!  So he decisively came to see Lin Zhao and asked for help!  If that thing.  Lin Zhao can also provide help, so that would be the best "Your family Qilang asked you to come?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  Could it be that Xin Wenzhe asked Achang to bring a message to him, why didn't he come in person?  Unexpectedly, Achang immediately knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice: "Please Doctor Lin, please save my Qi Lang!" "What happened to him?" When Lin Zhao heard this, he suddenly became nervous, and at the same time many thoughts surged in his heart?  Could it be that he encountered some danger?  "Qilang is ill, and he is very ill!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Su An doesn't know that Young Master  Why were you in such a hurry? I didn¡¯t have time to ask any more questions, so I immediately took a few guards with me, quietly left the hotel, and headed straight to the south of Qingtang City!  After arriving, Su An realized that the young master was actually here for Xin Wenzhe, and he suddenly became suspicious?  What happened?  Why does the young master care so much about him?  Su An didn't know that Xin Wenzhe was a woman, so he felt it was a bit unreasonable. Didn't he think the young master was biased in his orientation?  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t explain much at all and just followed Achang into the backyard!  "Qilang is right here!" "How is he?" Lin Zhao's words were obviously anxious and full of concern.  Achang was anxious and didn't pay much attention, so he took Lin Zhao directly into the room.  As for Su An and others, they were left outside the room, so that Su Bozhou was still a little nervous, fearing that it was a scam and would be detrimental to Dr. Lin.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t care so much at all and went straight into the room, his whole heart focused on Xin Wenzhe!  "Xiaoying, how is she?" Su An asked softly, standing outside the curtain.  "Still in a coma, I haven't woken up for a long time this time!" &nbsp"Huh?" When Lin Zhao heard this, he suddenly became anxious. Without thinking much, he stepped forward to lift the curtain and walked inside.  When Achang wanted to stop him, it was already too late. With the maid Xiaoying's exclamation, Lin Zhao had already walked in.  At this moment, Xin Wenzhe was lying on the bed, completely in a coma, his bun had been untied, and his black hair was scattered on the pillow, looking a little messy.  That handsome face looked sick at the moment, extremely pale, with no trace of blood visible.  His exhalation was no longer as smooth as before, and even his breathing was slightly weak. His body was extremely weak, and his condition was already quite serious.  "How could this happen?" Lin Zhao turned around and asked sharply.  "Ah, Dr. Lin, my Qilang" "Okay, I already knew it!" It turns out that he already knew that Qilang was a girl, no wonder!  Thinking about the changes in Xin Wenzhe these days, and how nervous Lin Zhao is today, it is self-evident  The business has also encountered some troubles The seventh girl is depressed, due to internal and external factors, so" "What kind of business are you doing?" Lin Zhao asked coldly.  Achang was silent for a moment, hesitating and unable to explain "Okay, I won't ask any more questions. We'll talk about these things later. The doctor will be here soon" Lin Zhao couldn't take care of anything else at this moment.  Nothing is as important as human life.  Such level of concern Achang saw it in his eyes and knew it in his heart.  "How about taking him back to the Concierge Hotel for treatment. There are many doctors there and the medicinal materials are relatively complete. What do you think?" Lin Zhao turned to look at Achang and asked softly.  "This" Achang was obviously hesitant. Then he thought that treating Qilang was the most important thing at the moment.  It doesn't seem safe to live here. Recently, Achang has always felt that someone is secretly watching, and maybe it will be detrimental to Qilang.  Even if Lin Lang was so enthusiastic, he simply agreed!  "Thank you so much, Dr. Lin!" "Okay, hurry up and get ready, the carriage is right outside!" "Yeah!" When Achang was preparing things, Lin Zhao stepped forward and wrapped Xin Wenzhe in a blanket without saying a word.  Hug him.  This Achang was a little helpless. Why was Dr. Lin so rude?  Don¡¯t you know whether men and women are intimate or not?  Since you know that my Shichiro is a woman, why are you still so direct?  Lin Zhao is so focused on saving people, why should he think so much about it? Besides, modern people¡¯s thinking doesn¡¯t pay attention to these ethical and ethical defenses at all.  Besides, isn¡¯t it just intimate contact?  That day in the dense forest of Hezhou was much more intimate than this.  Fortunately, both Xin Wenzhe and Achang were born in the northwest. They were very serious about Hu Feng and were not as rigorous as those in the Central Plains in some matters.  Achang could also see that Dr. Lin was quite nervous about Qi Lang, and he seemed to be very affectionate.  Whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, I really can't say now The arranged carriage then stopped directly in the yard. Su An ordered all the guards and retinue to stand with their backs turned, then he picked up Xin Wenzhe and went out, directly getting on the carriage.  Then he drove directly to the concierge. The carriage was shaking and bumpy. Xin Wenzhe, who was lying in the carriage, seemed to be in a coma, but he still seemed to be able to feel it.  From time to time, a low groan came out between the mouth and nose, which seemed very uncomfortable When Lin Zhao saw this, he simply hugged Xin Wenzhe directly in his arms, using himself as a shock-absorbing pad and keeping her warm.  But this time, looking at the beauty so close, even though she was seriously ill and her face was haggard, it was still clear between her eyebrows that she was a beauty.  Especially his eyes are a little more confident and charming. This guy looks very dignified when he is wearing men's clothing, but there seems to be a different feeling in the corners of his eyes, like a wild beauty.  She was so special, completely different from the women I had seen before.  Maybe it's because of illness, haggardness, that kind of different feeling To be honest, Lin Zhao himself couldn't figure out why Xin Wenzhe was so nervous, and there seemed to be an inexplicable emotion in his heart.  As for when to start?  Maybe it was that beautiful misunderstanding!  That peeping, that intimate contact, or that conversation by the river in Hezhou.  Thinking about it, I really felt a little guilty when I asked that question and made the beauty cry!  When he said goodbye to Qingtang City, Lin Zhao felt vaguely reluctant to leave, but he had a heavy responsibility at that time and didn't think much about it.  But when Achang told him that Xin Wenzhe was seriously ill, he realized how strong the feeling in his heart was As for her true identity and what she was doing in Qingtang, Lin Zhao??I know, but I'm not so urgent right now ?Nothing is as important as Xin Wenzhe's condition The carriage swayed, Lin Zhao held Xin Wenzhe as he walked forward, and at this time, his heart was entirely focused on Xin Wenzhe, so  Paying less attention to the surroundings.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that when he entered this quiet courtyard, several pairs of eyes were watching him silently.  He was a little surprised at first, and finally realized Because it was noon when Lin Zhao met Dong Xiang today, and it was already the afternoon when he returned to the Concierge Hotel to practice polo. When he saw Achang and rushed here, it was already the afternoon and evening.  The days get shorter in autumn, and when they return, the sunset gradually sets and night begins to cover Qingtang City.  And the young men who were monitoring Lin Zhao's actions couldn't hold back anymore and started to get a little ready to make a move (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 241: Attack on Long Street

    In the evening, Qingtang City is gradually shrouded in night. The nights on the plateau in autumn are a bit cold, so there are not many people traveling there.  The carriage's axle turned and it moved quickly along the stone-paved streets.  Xin Wenzhe was seriously ill and needed to be treated as soon as possible, so Lin Zhao didn't waste a moment.  He is relatively reassured about the security of Hehuang and Tubo, not to mention the Forbidden Army officers and soldiers brought by Su An, as well as Achang and other followers. They are all good players, so there should be no problems in terms of safety.  Xin Wenzhe passively nestled in Lin Zhao's arms, groaning deeply from time to time. He was so haggard that he couldn't bear to look at Lin Zhao.  At the same time, I am also a little curious, what is it that makes this calm and appreciative woman so worried that she becomes so anxious?  While he was meditating, he suddenly heard the sound of a horse neighing, and Su An shouted: "There is an assassin!" Lin Zhao was suddenly shocked. He actually encountered an assassin in Qingtang City, and suddenly heard a crossbow arrow piercing the air.  There was a sound, and there was also a clanging sound on the carriage walls, which was obviously an arrow being hit in the carriage.  Outside the carriage, Su An was very anxious. He didn't expect that he would encounter an assassin when he went out casually.  Achang was also surprised. Fortunately, they were all top-notch warriors and reacted very quickly, so they managed to avoid the sudden crossbow fire. Even so, several of his subordinates and horses were hit by arrows, so the situation was not too serious.  "Protect Young Master!" "Protect Qilang!" Su An and Achang shouted respectively, and as soon as they finished speaking, a black-clothed killer pounced directly on them.  Lin Zhao was sitting in the carriage, looking at the situation outside through the window, not moving at all.  Holding Xin Wenzhe in one hand.  The other hand has already grasped the hilt of the sword.  Screams of death rang out outside the car window.  Lin Zhao only heard the sound of weapons clashing one after another.  Su An and other Forbidden Army officers, as well as Achang and other retinues, are all agile and superb martial arts masters. Although there are not many in number, they can still deal with incoming assassins.  During the fight, there is one principle, that is, the assassin must not be allowed to get close to the carriage, as there is a chance of hurting Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe.  They did this very easily.  Seeing the fierce resistance, the killers seemed to want to retreat. Seeing that the momentum was not right, they all retreated.  "Master, it's okay for now. We just have a few people injured!" "Don't worry about anything else, leave here quickly!" Lin Zhao knew that Su An probably had something to say to him, but the assassination came too suddenly, and only  It's really safe to go back to the hotel.  As for the identity and purpose of the assassin, there are already relevant details.  I don¡¯t have time to think now.  At the same time, Lin Zhao had a vague premonition.  Assassination can't be just that simple!  "Yes!" The sudden assassination made both Su An and Achang much more alert, and they carefully escorted Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe away quickly.  Achang was confused in his heart, wondering if these people were coming for Qilang?  After all, there have been unidentified people moving around the residence recently.  At the same time, he was also a little lucky. Fortunately, he listened to Lin Zhao's opinion and it seemed that going to the Concierge Hotel was the right thing to do.  The brief assassination passed, but Lin Zhao still felt a little uneasy in his heart.  "What's going on?" Lin Zhao murmured to himself, and then told Su An to be careful along the way.  It¡¯s a long way from Xin Wenzhe¡¯s residence in the south of the city to the concierge hotel in the center of the city. They were already a little frightened at this moment, so they were inevitably a little nervous. It never hurts to be careful.  "Be careful when sailing the ship of ten thousand years," this saying is absolutely correct.  The carriage moved forward and was already close to the center of the city. It would only take a moment to return to the Concierge Hotel.  It was safe immediately, and the tense nerves of the followers were somewhat relaxed.  But at this time, when passing through a quiet street, I don't know whether it is the residence of a high-ranking Tubo official or a wealthy family on both sides. There are tall trees beside the road. At this time, all the leaves have fallen. In the dark night, the trees are bare.  The trunk of the tree cannot be seen clearly either.  Suddenly, some killers jumped down from the tree trunks and rushed towards the carriage.  The attendants were immediately startled, immediately drew their swords, and stepped forward to guard the carriage!  This time, the assassins are far more powerful than last time!  Sure enough, he came and was assassinated twice in one night. Lin Zhao showed a sneer on his lips.  Who thinks so highly of me?  Dozens of killers rushed over, targeting the carriage in the middle Su An and Achang were shocked and immediately confronted the killers.  In the dark night, swords flashed, blood splattered, and the scene was extremely chaotic The killer seemed determined to kill people, and he charged so fiercely that the soldiers and followers of the Forbidden Army were struggling, and even seemed to be unable to resist!  Lin Zhao looked out of the window,Suddenly, he saw a Forbidden Army soldier being stabbed, blood splattered on the carriage, and then he fell to the ground and died.  Seeing this rare opportunity, the killer raised his knife and rushed towards the carriage.  Lin Zhao finally took action with the sword he was holding tightly. The moment the killer approached the carriage, it penetrated the assassin's chest through the wall of the carriage, avenging the dead Forbidden Army soldier.  There were a lot of people at the moment, about thirty people, and the Forbidden Army plus Xin Wenzhe's followers totaled about twenty people.  Even if they are all top-notch players, they are always at a disadvantage in terms of numbers.  What¡¯s more, there had been an assassination before, and some soldiers had been injured. When the second assassination came unexpectedly, casualties and disadvantages were inevitable.  Therefore, even if you go all out, you can only temporarily block the killer's crazy attack.  As time goes on, the situation will become increasingly unfavorable to them.  Now we can only hope that reinforcements will arrive The residents on both sides of the street have already noticed it, and they are afraid that the constant flashes of swords and swords outside make them a little scared.  This is already the central area of ??Qingtang City, very close to the palace, the Concierge Hotel, and the residences of many dignitaries.  I believe that the Tibetan soldiers patrolling the city should be able to arrive in time when they discover the situation But the result disappointed them. It has been a long time since anyone arrived, which is a bit strange.  Lin Zhao had no time to think about whether it was the negligence of the Tibetan soldiers or some other reason.  Knowing that if we continue, it will be quite dangerous, so for now, we can only find a way to break out.  As long as you escape the encirclement, you will be relatively safe.  He didn't believe that in the center of Qingtang City, someone dared to assassinate someone but failed, and then they continued to chase him all over the street At this time, maybe it was too noisy outside, maybe because Lin Zhao's embrace was too warm, and he fell into a coma.  Xin Wenzhe woke up after a long time.  When she first saw Lin Zhao, the beauty was a little surprised, her eyes filled with disbelief. She might be wondering if I was dreaming?  "Are you awake?" "Where am I? How could you do this?" Xin Wenzhe had realized that it was not a dream, but reality. She was surprised as to why she was in Lin Zhao's arms.  "You are sick, I will take you for treatment!" Lin Zhao only said one sentence, and Xin Wenzhe already understood that it was probably Achang who had gone to see him.  She just didn't know how many things Achang had said. As for the consequences she didn't have time to think about it yet.  No matter what, he showed up, he was willing to help me, and he was very satisfied.  Xin Wenzhe was a little excited, and tears couldn't help but burst out of his eyes "Don't cry, now is not the time to cry!" Xin Wenzhe had already heard the sound of weapons clashing outside the carriage, and asked, "What's wrong?" Lin Zhao smiled slightly: "  You were the one who caused trouble for me last time in Hezhou; I¡¯m the one who caused trouble for you today, I¡¯m sorry!¡± This incident can be said to be the best memory between us. It immediately diluted the surprise and fear of the swords and swords outside. He smiled softly,  Say nothing!  Lin Zhao said softly: "Don't worry, I'm here with you, everything will be fine!" Then, while Su An was approaching the carriage, Lin Zhao ordered: "Bozhou, the situation is critical, don't look for pity, break out!" "Yes!"  Su An immediately signaled to Achang, and the two of them took a step forward and gathered the remaining ten or so combat-effective Imperial Guards and retinues together to form a triangle.  Everyone got on their horses and took advantage of the horses to rush forward to open an opening.  Su An and Achang took the lead, waving their swords and starting a bloody path.  The triangle is like a sharp wedge, fighting forward to break through The remaining two sides are guarding the carriage to ensure that Lin Langzhong and Xin Qilang are not harmed.  On the long street, under numerous assassinations, Lin Zhao is breaking out ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~ From the south of the city, Ali Gu and the Sunan Party are coming in a hurry!  The torches illuminated the dark night extremely brightly. In the streets and alleys, dead horses and soldiers were seen, and there were blood stains everywhere on the ground and walls.  There is an arrow stuck on the tree trunk next to it!  ?Obviously, a battle just happened here!  "General, the Song Army waistband was found on the body!" After the entourage inspected the corpse on the ground, he immediately came to report.  Ali Gu and Sunan Dangzheng looked at each other with shocked expressions. The soldiers of the Song Army were shot by arrows and died in the Tubo capital?  At present, the only Song army in Qingtang City is the escort of the envoy Lin Zhao. So, is it strange that the two of them are not surprised by this incident?  In the darkness, even though there were blazing torches, the other soldiers did not notice. The shocked expressions on the faces of the two soldiers were somewhat stiff, and there seemed to be a kind of calmness in their eyes The security situation in Qingtang City today at night  The Southern Jiangsu Party is responsible for the levy, he and Ali Gu hurried over after learning that there was a suspected assassination in the south of the city, but they did not expect that they were related to the Song envoy.  "Sunan Party Expedition, you go to the palace to report to Zamp, or report it to Mr. Dorje first, and I'll go to the Concierge Hotel to have a look!" "Okay!" This was originally a good division of labor, and everything was developing according to the expected rhythm  ¡­ But at this moment, the sound of hurried horse hooves sounded in the streets, and a city patrol came to report: "Two generals, a carriage and more than ten knights in the center of the city are being chased" Tonight's Qingtang City is really  Not peaceful!  A carriage, more than a dozen knights Ali Gu murmured to himself, and suddenly his heart moved. He turned around and looked at Sunan Dangzheng, and both saw shock in the other's eyes (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature  , the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 242, Self-defeating

    In late August, a shallow crescent moon hung in the sky, and the earth was slightly dark!  Qingtang City is destined to be unstable tonight!  On the long street, Lin Zhao and Xin Wenzhe reluctantly rushed to the street entrance under the desperate protection of Su An and Achang. The killer's purpose seemed very clear, and he seemed determined to kill the people on the carriage.  As for whether the target is Lin Zhao or Xin Wenzhe, there is no time to think about it at this time, and it is no longer important.  "There have been several casualties among the officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army. On the contrary, it was Xin Wenzhe's subordinates who seemed to have very strong combat capabilities. They only suffered some minor injuries and were not serious."  This also makes people more curious about her identity. With such a group of masters to protect her, can her identity be simple?  When the killer was about to pounce again, there was the rumble of horse hooves in the distance, and reinforcements finally arrived!  Su An and Achang finally saw the light in their suppressed hearts and relaxed a little.  As for these sudden killers, seeing that the situation was over and knowing that today's attack was a failure, they immediately turned around and left. More than twenty people disappeared into the darkness in an instant.  Lin Zhao's hand holding the hilt of the sword was already soaked with sweat and was a little slippery. He looked at Xin Wenzhe in his arms in a low voice and smiled: "It's okay!" When he said this, the big stone hanging in his heart was also  We have landed temporarily. The situation just now was too critical.  Even if Lin Zhao has always been calm and unfazed by changes, why is it strange that he wasn't nervous when he was in such a critical situation just now?  Well now, I can finally escape the disaster.  The sound of horse hoofbeats is getting closer and closer, Ali Gu and Sunan Party Expedition finally arrived belatedly!  Received news that a carriage and a dozen knights were exactly the same as those attacked in the south of the city.  As for the identity, both of them reacted in time.  He was immediately shocked.  They didn't have time to think about why this happened.  The horse came galloping in a hurry.  A large number of Tibetan soldiers poured into the streets.  Hundreds of torches illuminate the surrounding area like daylight!  When Ali Gu and Sunan Dangzheng saw the blood on the ground on the long street and the soldiers falling one after another, they felt extremely nervous.  When he rushed to the street corner, he found the carriage stopped in the middle of the road, with about a dozen followers standing beside him.  Everyone's face was covered in blood, but their expressions were particularly arrogant, and they were watching the surrounding situation nervously.  One held a sword in his hand, and there was dripping blood "Lin" When Sunan Dangzheng was about to speak.  But Ali Gu stopped him and asked: "Who is in front? What happened?" "General Ali Gu, hello!" Lin Zhao leaned out of the carriage.  "Envoy Lin?" Ali Gu seemed surprised, but the Sunan Dang Zheng beside him didn't seem to be particularly good at forgery, and his eyes were slightly erratic.  Seeing the arrival of a large number of people led by Ali Gu and Sunan Dangzheng, there is no need to worry about the next safety issue. It is time to lose your temper and settle accounts!  "General Aligu, has the public security in Qingtang City always been so bad?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice, his voice cold.  He was obviously extremely angry.  In fact, if you think about it, anyone would be assassinated suddenly.  Can you feel happy and calm?  After receiving Ali Gu's reminder, Sunan Party immediately stepped forward and said: "Sorry, Ambassador Lin, today is really an unexpected situation. We didn't expect it to be like this" "Didn't expect it? An accident" Lin Zhao said coldly.  : "The most indispensable thing in this world is accidents! Our envoy was assassinated twice in one night? The security of Qingtang City has become so chaotic" Lin Zhao now put on the airs of an envoy, in front of  The "Prince" of Tubo was furious!  "Envoy Lin, I'm sorry, I'm very sorry. I didn't know it was Envoy Lin, but the rescue came late, so please forgive me!" Ali said: "Envoy Lin is safe and sound!" "Humph, thanks to the good deeds of my ancestors, I was lucky enough to escape.  But my robe, our soldiers of the Song Dynasty" Lin Zhao was a little sad when he spoke, angry and then sad. At least five or six soldiers and retinues died along the way.  Ali Gu looked back at the long street covered in blood, with fallen weapons and corpses falling one after another. He couldn't help but feel a little shocked and horrified.  Now you really want Lin Zhao¡¯s life!  Being able to survive such an assassination unharmed is considered a blessing.  At the same time, it can be foreseen how powerful the fighting power of the people around Lin Zhao is.  Ali Gu was in complete shock at this time. What happened tonight?  Whose work is this?  This time it seemed like something was wrong, and it seemed like it was a bit self-defeating.  I really regret it, Ali Gu suddenly felt that some of his actions were too rash, and the impact and consequences were now a bit big.  I'm afraid it's a bit uncomfortable to properly deal with the aftermath.Easy, alas!  How did that happen?  But right now, he doesn't have much time to think about these things. It's only right to serve the man in front of him well and let Ambassador Song calm down quickly.  "Envoy Lin, I'm really sorry. It's all our fault. You need to calm down first!" Ali Gu apologized repeatedly and asked: "Has Envoy Lin been injured? Your retinue is somewhat hurt, so be it! I'm sorry.  Let¡¯s escort Ambassador Lin back to the Li Hotel first and ask the doctor to bandage the wound and diagnose and treat the injury.¡± At the moment, the only way to deal with the aftermath of some things is to send Lin Zhao away as soon as possible!  Lin Zhao also knew this in his heart. Not only were the soldiers and subordinates injured, not to mention Xin Wenzhe in the carriage, his condition was already very serious and it was not appropriate to delay treatment.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Okay, I will give General Aligu some face first! I also ask General Aligu to collect the remains of our soldiers" "This is natural!" Aligu agreed happily.  "And" Lin Zhao said solemnly: "I hope your country can give me a satisfactory answer. Who is the murderer tonight? I hope General Aligu can capture him and bring him to me." This is undoubtedly  The question that Lin Zhao is most concerned about right now is who wants to assassinate him.  Although I already have some ideas in my mind, I still need time to investigate and evidence to prove it.  Obviously, this is not a very appropriate time, so just leave everything to Ali Gu.  A serious diplomatic protest has been expressed, and the rest can be discussed later "Yes, yes, for sure!" Although he and Lin Zhao were allies before, they also have a good relationship with each other.  But at this moment, the relationship between them is a dialogue between the envoys of the Song Dynasty and the Tubo generals.  Lin Zhao was in a state of rage, so he could not take care of much, so his words were naturally much sharper Ali Gu could only nod his head in agreement and said: "Don't worry, Ambassador Lin, I will report to Zanpu as soon as possible.  A satisfactory answer! " "Okay, I'll wait for you!" Lin Zhao still had an angry expression and returned under the escort of Su An and Achang.  Of course, there are also hundreds of Tibetan sergeants sent by Aligu. They dare not make any mistakes, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous Lin Zhao then returned to the carriage, helped Xin Wenzhe up, smiled and said softly: "It's okay now."  " "Now we are even!" Lin Zhao said with a smile, looking at Xin Wenzhe who still looked serious.  "No, it was you who helped me kill the killer last time, and it's you this time" Xin Wenzhe replied in a low voice. Whether it was because he was in a hurry or shy, there was a faint blush on his haggard face.  Charming People who are seriously ill, as long as they encounter happy things, their mental state will immediately improve slightly, which is comparable to a panacea.  At least at this point, Achang's request for help was a correct decision.  "Is the target of the assassination you or me?" Xin Wenzhe asked softly. Once he regained some caution, his keen observation and smart mind returned.  If it had just happened once, then it must have been aimed at Lin Zhao, no doubt.  He doesn't have too many enemies in Qingtang City. Even if someone wants to deal with him, he won't use such a big deal.  Only Lin Zhao, the envoy of the Song Dynasty, was famous enough to attract attention.  ¡°But there were two assassinations, which makes this matter even more complicated and confusing?  Could it be that the business failed and the other party wanted to kill people and silence them?  So I had some doubts in my heart.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Don't think too much, he came for me. As for who he is, it won't be long before the fox's tail is revealed!" "Well, let's wait for now!" After all, he is still seriously ill.  , said a few words in succession, and Xin Wenzhe couldn't help coughing.  Lin Zhao comforted her softly: "Don't say anything. Let the doctor treat you and talk about it after you have rest. Don't worry about this!"  Lin Zhao held her like this, but Xin Wenzhe didn't feel any disgust or disgust in his heart, and even liked this feeling.  Especially when he comforted and cared about me, I felt even warmer in my heart.  At this moment, Xin Wenzhe's heavy heart became much lighter and sweeter.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao left, leaving Ali Gu and Sunan Dangzheng to deal with the aftermath.  "Brother, this" Sunan Dangzheng also realized the seriousness of the problem, with a somewhat embarrassed look on his face.  "Don't think too much. The envoy of Song Dynasty was assassinated. We will find out who the murderer is!" Ali Gu pondered for a moment and gave this order.  Sunan Dangzheng hesitated and said: "But there were two assassinations!" "Is it twice?" Ali said coldly: "Maybe he is traveling south of the city at this moment.Unable to succeed, we pursued him here again.  "    "yes!  "Sunan Dangzheng understood immediately after being prompted! "By the way, brother, did you notice that there seemed to be someone else on Lin Zhao's carriage just now, a guest from Dasanguan in the south of the city" Sunan Dangzheng did not forget it.  A reminder: ¡°I know!  "Ali Gu said: "Don't worry about so much for now, let's seal off the scene, collect the bodies, and see if we can find any clues.  Now we need to give Zanpu and the people of the Song Dynasty a satisfactory explanation!  "    "good!  "The Sunan Party, which has strong execution ability, quickly went to do things, leaving Ali Gu standing on the long street with a strong smell of blood, feeling a little heavy (To be continued)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 243: Chasing the Murderer

    Overnight, the news that the Song envoy was assassinated on the streets of Qingtang City spread to some people's ears!  Ali Gu and Sunan Dangzheng were busy cleaning up the scene. Hundreds of soldiers participated and it was completed soon.  The bodies of the five Song Army soldiers have been collected. They all obviously died in a fierce battle. There were many knife wounds on their bodies, which clearly shows the ruthlessness of the killer!  Ali Gu knew that the people of the Song Dynasty valued the dead, and it was difficult to bury them. He did not dare to neglect, so he sent people to properly preserve a few corpses.  Send it to Lin Zhao early tomorrow morning and let them handle it themselves.  Of course, there are at least many killer corpses on the long street. So many people were killed and injured, which shows how fierce the fighting situation was at that time.  Swords and swords flashed, blood splattered everywhere, it was a desperate fight!  It also indirectly proves the bravery of the Song Dynasty soldiers. At least the guards around Lin Zhao are not mediocre.  It seems that some of them are the followers of Mr. Xin from Dashan Pass. With such an expert following them, their identities become even more curious.  Especially tonight on Lin Zhao's carriage, although he never showed up, someone had clearly observed it and informed them.  Being able to fight side by side and be so close, could it be just a coincidence?  At this moment, Ali Gu no longer believed Lin Zhao's words.  At the same time, I was a little curious, what did the Song Dynasty want to do?  Or where is this Lin Zhao making a fuss?  While talking with Zan Pu about the official cooperation of the Tea Horse Road.  At the same time, people are allowed to engage in horse smuggling in private?  What kind of situation is this?  At this moment, too many things are coming to mind.  Aligu didn't have the time to think about these things. How to deal with the situation at hand was the top priority.  It seems that he underestimated some people. I didn¡¯t expect that he would really risk the world¡¯s disapproval.  Should have known so.  I don't need to take any pains.  To the point of being self-defeating.  Now it's a dilemma.  "Have you found anything during the Party Expedition in Southern Jiangsu?" Ali Gu now hopes to find clues from these killers!  "No, there is nothing unusual about the killers' faces. Their clothes and weapons are very common. It's hard to tell who they are just from these alone!" Sunan Dangzheng was also a little annoyed. There was no clue at all.  , it would be much more troublesome to verify this matter.  It was a completely expected result, since he could carry out such a large-scale assassination.  The other party's methods and identity are evident.  How can you leave any evidence casually?  Although I can vaguely guess who did it, but without evidence, I can't say anything casually Ali Gu pondered for a moment and ordered: "Mobilize more soldiers immediately, along this street, and start searching all around.  "Brother, this will disturb a lot of people, and these are the residences of dignitaries." Sunan Dangzheng hesitated, feeling that this move was a bit excessive.  "It's okay, paper can't contain the fire. Such a big thing happened tonight, and tomorrow there will be a storm in the city." Ali said: "As for the rest, don't worry too much. The more dignified you are, the more troubled tonight will be."  You may have a role, just search it. It can be regarded as an explanation to Zanpu and the envoy of the Song Dynasty. You can just do it here. I will go to the palace to meet Zanpu immediately! " Such an important matter naturally needs to be done in the first place.  Immediately report and praise Dong Fei!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It wasn¡¯t long before it got dark, and Dong Xiang took a bath and was ready.  Getting ready for bed.  The past two days of preparing for Mrs. Qiao's birthday, plus dealing with envoys from various countries, have consumed a lot of energy, and it is inevitable that I will be a little tired.  At the same time, Dong Xiang also had other plans. Lin Bubi made him very disappointed, and he hated that iron could not become steel.  Although Ali Gu is a good seedling, it is a pity that he is not his biological child. He is really in a dilemma!  Fortunately, Duoji gave him a suggestion. After all, he was only in his thirties. If he worked hard now and had another son, he might be able to cultivate him into a talented person in his lifetime!  Although he didn¡¯t have high hopes, Dong Xiang decided to give it a try. No matter what, multiple paths were considered multiple choices.  So, tonight I deliberately ignored Ali Gu¡¯s mother, that charming Khotanese woman.  Not to mention, even though she was already in her thirties, he really liked her coquettish and charming nature, especially her behavior in bed.  But tonight, he decisively found a concubine who was seventeen or eighteen years old.  There is no other reason than that, young and fertile!  The young concubine had no idea that she would be so lucky to be chosen by Zamp.  At this moment, he is taking off all his clothes, staying behind the curtain, waiting for Zamp to pick.  At the same time, he was still thinking about how to serve Zamp with all his heart later.  I don¡¯t know if the methods that the sisters usually talk about are practical or not. It would be great if Zamp could like it and take pity on it!  When the young concubine was dreaming, footsteps sounded in front of the curtain. She suddenly felt nervous and a little shy.I was also a little excited at times.  Immediately the curtain opened, and a handsome middle-aged man in his thirties appeared. It was none other than the aloof Tubo Zanpu Dongzhen.  At this time, he was wearing a nightgown and saw the young beauty in front of him.  With a delicate and charming appearance, she would be a good choice for the palace.  Especially the fair skin, as pure white as milk.  Maybe it was because he had just taken a bath, but there was still a faint fragrance on his body. Dong Zhan closed his eyes and took a gentle sniff, and his heart suddenly moved.  Especially when she saw that naked and stunningly beautiful woman, her blood surged even more.  When people reach middle age, they have never experienced such throbbing.  Today seems to be very special. Just standing like this and watching, Dong Fei immediately had a primitive reaction in his body.  ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s been a long time and it¡¯s good to change the taste. Dong Xiang looked at the woman with a smile, and was about to take off his outer robe, step forward and start fighting.  But just when he threw himself on the fragrant jade body, he remembered the urgent knocking on the door, and someone shouted: "Zanpu, Zanpu" "What a disappointment!" Dong Xiang was depressed and was about to raise his gun.  During the battle, someone came to interrupt, this feeling "I'll tell you something tomorrow!" Dong Xiang shouted, very unhappy.  Then looking at the delicate beauty in front of him, he pounced towards the darkness under the lush grassland I thought that with a scolding, the person outside the door would know how to leave, but I didn't expect that person had no intention of leaving at all.  , shouted: "Zanpu, it's bad, the Song envoy has been assassinated" "What?" Dong Xiang was halfway forward when he suddenly heard the news and was shocked.  So that the hard thing suddenly became soft, and then retreated from the dark place where it had just entered.  My interest waned and I could no longer arouse any interest.  The matter was so important that Dong Fei didn't dare to delay, so he immediately picked up his robe, put it on and went out.  What's going on, leaving the young concubine lying awkwardly on the couch?  Just now, I was still thinking about how to serve Zamp well, and how I could fly up a branch and become a phoenix after a night of joy.  Unfortunately, after a moment, everything was in vain.  Especially when Zamp advanced into his dark place, he suddenly withdrew!  The women in the palace have all been around for a long time, and they finally have a chance I just had a feeling, but this is the result.  A fire in the heart of the young concubine had been ignited. Suddenly it could not cool down, and she fell into a very embarrassing situation ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dong Xiang is not a person who loves beauty. He was finally a little interested and excited today, but he was tortured and disturbed.  When he left, he was somewhat nostalgic for the young concubine.  But don't be in a hurry, there will be plenty of time and opportunities in the future anyway, and business is important at the moment.  At the same time, he did not notice the impact this incident had on his mind.  For a long time after that, every time Dong Zang raised a gun to fight, there was always a lingering shadow, which caused many embarrassments.  The young maid alone had met several times So Dong Zhan's chance of giving birth to a little prince was put on hold, so he still only had Lin Bubi as his biological son, and Ali Gu as such.  Regarding the choice of the crown prince of Hehuang and Tubo, there is still no change, it is still a choice between the two Of course, these are all things for later!  Dong Xiang hurriedly came to a small palace, where Duoji and Ali Gu had been waiting for a long time!  "What happened? Are you in such a hurry? What happened to the envoy of the Song Dynasty?" Dong Xiang asked hurriedly. When he was very interested, he was interrupted, and there was some dissatisfaction in his words.  "Back to Zanpu, the Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao was assassinated in the city!" Ali Gu reported in a deep voice. He didn't know why his adoptive father was angry, and he didn't know that because he came in such a hurry, he might have lost a younger brother.  But one could clearly detect the displeasure on Dong Fe's face, and coupled with some uneasy thoughts in his heart, he became even more uneasy.  "Is it serious? How is Lin Zhao, the envoy of the Song Dynasty?" Dong Fei was also a little shocked. The envoy of the Song Dynasty was assassinated in Qingtang City. Are you kidding?  This was undoubtedly a slap in the face for Hehuang Tubo, and at the same time it also made his face look dull.  Of course, the most important thing right now is the safety of Ambassador Song.  "Fortunately, Lin Zhao himself is fine, only a few of his followers died!" Ali Gu's answer was that the young master was in danger, and Dong Xiang was a little relieved.  "Who did it? Do you have any clues?" Dong Fei asked in a deep voice.  "No!" Ali Gu shook his head and said: "We can't find any clues from the assassins at the scene. The Southern Jiangsu Party is searching now. I don't know if there will be any gains!" "No clues?!  "Dong Felt snorted coldly, obviously a little angry! "Now send someone to comfort the envoys of the Song Dynasty and comfort them first. As for chasing the murderer, do it step by step!  "Dong Xiang thought for a while and had no choice but to do this first. "Yes!  "Ali Gu pondered for a moment and said: "Zanpu, although there are no clues, the murderers who assassinated the Song envoy are undoubtedly the most suspected" Dong Zang and Duoji looked at each other, obviously agreeing with this statement (To be completed  To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 244: Whose Family is Beautiful?

    That night, Dong Zhan, who was not interested in anything, was destined to have no sleep.  Ali Gu has left. He needs to clean up the mess in Qingtang City and appease the envoys of the Song Dynasty. He is also indispensable!  Dong Xiang leaned weakly on the couch and closed his eyes involuntarily. He felt a little tired and had a big head.  The envoy of the Song Dynasty was assassinated in the capital of Tubo in Hehuang. After dawn, everyone will know about it and the whole city will be in trouble.  Tubo is in disgrace this time, its face is dull!  Lin Zhao is simply fine, otherwise Dong Fei really doesn¡¯t know how to explain to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!  "Did he do this intentionally to force me into a dead end?" Dong Zang seemed to be talking to himself, but he also seemed to be asking Duoji.  Duoji hesitated and said: "Zampu, they are indeed the biggest suspect at the moment, but so far there is no conclusive evidence for this matter, it is just suspicion." "But who else besides him? He is always the biggest suspect.  "Yes!" Dong Fei felt helpless, this matter was indeed a bit annoying.  Duoji reminded: "Zanpu, just now Ali Gu said that the envoys sent to the Song Dynasty were assassinated twice, first in the south of the city, and then in the center of the city. There seems to be something intriguing in this!" "It is indeed interesting!" Dong Xiang was also thinking about this.  An unusual phenomenon.  "Zanpu, we should investigate this matter carefully" Duoji suggested in a low voice.  "That's natural. Ali Gu is already searching!" Duoji said hesitantly: "The assassins came well prepared and must have chosen a retreat. I'm afraid the search will be of no avail. It will also cause uproar in the city, as everyone knows"  Dong Zhan had no choice but to smile bitterly and said: "The matter has come to this, and it is useless to hide it. Paper can't contain the fire. That's fine. At least it can alert the snake and make some people feel at ease. At the same time, it can also be regarded as an explanation to the Song envoy that he was assassinated.  "But we are indifferent, which is unreasonable both emotionally and rationally." "In this case, let's just investigate in a big way!" Duoji put forward his own suggestion.  "Okay, then let Ali Gu go!" But Duoji shook his head and said: "Zanpu, I suggest sending someone else. The one who was assassinated was the Song envoy, and the one who is the most suspected is. In this matter, Ali Gu  I'm afraid it's hard to even out a bowl of water, and I'll let others talk about it" Dong Xiang thought for a while, and made some sense, and immediately said: "That's right, then leave this matter to Qingyi Jie Guizhang!" "Then!  What about the polo team? " "Can our Tubo Erlang's polo be bad? Isn't it the same as who is hosting it?" Dong Zhan said solemnly: "Besides, the protagonists of this polo match are the Song Dynasty and Xixia. It doesn't matter to us right now.  The matter is important, I believe Qingyi Jie Guizhang will not disappoint anyone." "You should pay close attention to this matter, and go to express condolences to the envoys of the Song Dynasty in my name tomorrow!" Dong Xiang felt vaguely tired, even though he knew that there was still a day.  A young concubine was waiting for him.  Still can't arouse the slightest interest.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the Concierge Hotel, Liang Yimi sneezed several times.  At this moment, he was pacing back and forth in the room.  Like ants on a hot pot.  "Prime Minister, Lin Zhao is not dead, he escaped safely" "Trash, what a trash, such a good opportunity, so many people still let him escape!" Liang Yimi was very angry, but at the same time he also admitted that today  He arranged the assassination of Lin Zhao.  After being humiliated at the banquet that day, he had been aggrieved and couldn't hold a breath in his heart, thinking about how to get revenge.  Although as a dignified Prime Minister, you should have corresponding mind and tolerance.  But don't forget, Liang Yimi is only thirty years old, and he is still young and energetic.  What's more, his background was not high, but it was only because his sister was lucky enough to be favored by Li Liangzuo that she became the uncle of the country and then the prime minister of the country.  This process was too fast, and it was not enough for Liang Yimi to accumulate enough experience and develop a corresponding good mentality.  On the contrary, because of his rapid promotion and high position, many people were jealous.  And Liang Yimi also wanted to prove himself, so he paid special attention to certain things, and his mentality also changed slightly, and he couldn't bear the slightest grievance.  To put it bluntly, Liang Yimi is actually a political upstart in Xixia, and his background is too shallow.  Of course, the assassination of Lin Zhao was not just out of pure anger.  At the same time, it is also a way to nip problems in the bud. Lin Zhao's "Man Jiang Hong" is majestic and ambitious, reaching as far as Xixia.  For some reason, he couldn't help but feel secretly frightened. Maybe one day, this young man would really become Xixia's great enemy.  In this case, it is better to solve it early and nip the danger in the bud.  As for the risk of assassinating the Song envoy, he has considered it, as long as he arranges it properly and acts cautiously.  Even if everyone doubts him, what can he do without evidence?What?  At the same time, Liang Yimi also thought in the opposite direction.  He had just had a conflict with the Song envoy, and due to the inherent hostility between Song and Xia, once the Song envoy was assassinated, he would first be suspicious of Xixia. Then would the Xixia people risk assassination?  You can completely use this inherent thinking to win with one strike.  Furthermore, Xixia¡¯s victory in the military operation on Huanqing Road gave him enough confidence. What would happen even if he offended you, the Song Dynasty people?  As for the Tubo people, they were even more happy and fearless.  Once the Song Dynasty envoy was assassinated in Qingtang City, could Tubo easily sever the relationship?  It was inevitable that the Song Dynasty would be blamed, and they took advantage of this opportunity to bring the relationship between Tubo and Xixia closer.  Before Liang Yi took action, his wishful thinking was rattling. He had already imagined the causes and consequences, so he took the risk out of desperation.  Today I got the news that Lin Zhao only took a few people out.  Liang Yimi didn't know what Lin Zhao was doing, but how could he miss such a God-given opportunity?  So he immediately sent out killers to ambush halfway to intercept and kill.  But he never expected that Lin Zhao had already been assassinated once, and his vigilance was high. They would have lost the chance of surprise if they tried again.  Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao brought back more than a dozen top-notch experts to guard him to the death, causing his assassination to fail.  Now it¡¯s a bit self-defeating!  Now everyone in Qingtang City must have listed him as the number one suspect. If it was just an assassination, Liang Yimi would be happy and unafraid.  But it happened twice, and the possibility of the Xixia people accidentally increasing.  Who is it that took action in the south of the city?  He ruined his own good deeds and ended up in such an embarrassing situation.  The young Song Dynasty envoy will definitely not give up, and the Tubo people will definitely have ideas. There will definitely be many things that will be directed at him.  Thinking about it, Liang Yimi suddenly felt a little dizzy!  "There is no clue left at the scene, right?" This is what Liang Yi is most concerned about now. As long as there is no evidence, he can stay shameless and no one can do anything to him!  "No, although some people died in the battle, there is no flaw in the whole body. They are all dressed up as people from the Northwest Song Dynasty!" "That's good!" Liang Yi was somewhat relieved, and then asked: "Where are the remaining people? Xingzang is reliable.  I heard that Ali Gu and Sunan Dangzheng are conducting a vigorous search!" "Don't worry, Mr. Xiang, everything has been arranged, don't worry!" Liang Yi nodded and said, "Be careful, it seems that you are very busy these days!  "Yes!" Liang Yimi pondered for a moment and then ordered: "Find a way to start an investigation and try to find out who did it in Chengnan. I really want to know who Lin Zhao acted on it."  Put the blame on me, or is there someone else with evil intentions? "To be honest, this was what Liang Yimi thought first after the accident.  What happened tonight was such a coincidence. Now that it has come to this, we can only think of ways to make up for it.  It seems that I have to find time to see Dong Xiang in the next few days, and it is time to tell him some big news.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the Song Chaoli Hotel, doctors were bandaging the wounds of the injured Forbidden Army officers and subordinates.  The best part of his medical skills was being asked to diagnose and treat Xin Wenzhe.  Taking advantage of this moment, Su An came to find Lin Zhao.  "Master!" "How is it? What's the problem?" Lin Zhao knew that Su An must have discovered something about today's situation.  Su An said: "There were two groups of assassins tonight. The second time they were determined to kill people. But the first time" "What?" "I feel" Su An said: "I always feel  They were assassinating for the sake of assassination. Even if we suffered casualties, it didn't mean anything. The other party didn't have a strong intention to take our lives at all! And after receiving a slight resistance, they immediately retreated and gave up.  Retreating is completely different from the second time of chasing after each other. It feels a little weird" "So there are two groups of people, right?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  "This is the theory!" Su An nodded and said, "But it's hard to say what the intentions of those people in front are" "The people behind are probably the ones buried by Liang Yi!" Lin Zhao snorted coldly: "I'm curious now.  Who are those people in the south of the city? " Although I already have some ideas in my mind, this matter is of great importance and should not be taken lightly.  Su An said: "I believe the Tubo people have already started to investigate, and they will give an explanation." "There will definitely be an explanation. It's hard to say whether you are satisfied or not!" Lin Zhao had a cold expression, obviously very dissatisfied with this matter.  "In this case, tomorrow you will go to the palace on my behalf to report to DongFelt protested.  Asking for the murderer to be found, it would be best if one of us could be involved!  "Lin Zhao felt that he must put more pressure on Dong Xiang. Being assassinated unintentionally is also a good opportunity, and he must make good use of it! "Yes!  " At this time, Lin Zhao asked again: "By the way, are there any other discoveries?  "Su An hesitated for a moment and said: "Xin Qilang's retinues are very skilled, even better than the imperial army.  I accidentally observed that they used many military techniques when fighting, which may have come from the Western Army!  " "The Western Army?  "Lin Zhao was slightly surprised! "Yes, it feels very similar!"  " At this moment, the doctor opened the door and walked out of Xin Wenzhe's room. Lin Zhao's eyebrows moved slightly. This time it was time to have a good talk with her. He was very curious and wanted to see whose family this beautiful girl was.  ? (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 245: Girl Zheqi

    "Sir, how is her condition?" Lin Zhao stepped forward and asked softly.  Achang also jumped over in a few steps. He was more concerned about Qilang's condition than anyone else.  The doctor said: "This girlthe patient has a disease caused by traveling a long distance and being unacclimated to the climate. She just needs to rest more and prescribe some medicine to treat it. The reason why it is so serious is because she is worried and worried, and then she becomes sick within five days."  Depression, caused by anxiety. "Is it important? Can it be cured?" Achang asked eagerly!  "It has improved now, and it seems that I feel more relaxed. I will continue to enlighten me. As long as my heart knot is opened, everything will be easy to say, and the medicine will definitely cure the disease!" Only now did the doctors know that Mr. Xin who was traveling with the mission turned out to be a  woman.  No matter how good your disguise is, how can you easily hide it from the doctor?  It seems that he has a close relationship with Dr. Lin.  He didn't dare to ask more about these things, but he was still sure about the treatment, and he could guarantee it with confidence.  "That's good!" Lin Zhao was somewhat relieved, and Achang's hanging heart finally got some comfort.  It seems that the medicine for "Qilang" is right, at least the medicine is correct.  As for the rest, "Qilang" is now awake, so he can make his own decisions.  "Mr. Lin, I've gone down to prescribe medicine. I've also invited someone to accompany me to get the medicine!" "Okay, sir!" Su An was going to be busy dealing with the follow-up matters of the assassination. Achang was naturally obliged to take the medicine.  Lin Zhao had a chance to meet Xin Wenzhe alone.  Achang was not surprised by this. Although men and women were not intimately related, between them they no longer cared about such things.  Walking into the room, Xin Wenzhe leaned on the couch, covered with a thick blanket.  The maid stood aside and waited. After seeing Lin Zhao come in, she left quickly and wisely.  Lin Zhao looked at Xin Wenzhe's pale face and there was already a bit more blood, and there was a touch of beauty in the haggard face. At least his overall mental state was much better.  Heart disease requires heart medicine.  This sentence is absolutely true.  After meeting Lin Zhao, at least the pressure of isolation and helplessness in Xin Wenzhe's heart disappeared, and he seemed to have found solid backing and support.  A little moved, the melancholy mood was relieved to a certain extent.  As a result, my mood improved a lot, my physical condition improved, and recovery became easier.  "The doctor has already said it. It's nothing serious. The medicine will definitely cure the disease!" Lin Zhao comforted him with a smile.  There was a smile on Xin Wenzhe's pale face, and he nodded: "Thank you!" "Why are you so polite?" Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thanks to Achang and the others, otherwise they would have died today. Speaking of Achang and the others' skills,  It¡¯s really good, even better than Su An and the others.¡± Xin Wenzhe is so smart.  How can I not understand the meaning behind the words.  Although Lin Zhao saved and helped him, he still hesitated about some things.  Seeing Xin Wenzhe's troubled expression, Lin Zhao smiled softly and said, "But have you encountered any difficulties? If possible, I think we might have a good talk and maybe we can help you." Xin Wenzhe hesitated for another moment and said in a deep voice:  "Can I trust you?" "I don't have the final say. It's up to you to decide!" Lin Zhao answered calmly.  "Okay!" Xin Wenzhe said solemnly: "From now on, I will put the lives of hundreds of members of my family in your hands!" "Uh" Lin Zhao suddenly felt that the pressure was not great, but it was not.  I'm a little touched. It's an honor and a blessing to be trusted.  Xin Wenzhe's expression was particularly solemn. It could be seen that he had made a lot of determination to reveal some information.  "Haven't you always wanted to know my name?" Xin Wenzhe must be her pseudonym. Lin Zhaoxiao asked, "Dare you ask the girl her name?" With the same sentence, the second time I asked, the feeling and situation were completely different.  Lin Zhao looked at the sick beauty in front of him quietly, waiting for the answer.  Xin Wenzhe burst out laughing and said, "You are usually very smart, why are you so stupid now?" "Yes, I have always been so stupid!" Lin Zhao said with a smile, "That's why I want to ask the girl for advice.  Ah! " "Xin Wenzhe is my pseudonym. But it's not completely fake. It's very similar to my real name!" The little girl blinked and said with a smile, "Just read it backwards!"  " Lin Zhao murmured to himself, suddenly thinking that Su An had just mentioned that Achang and others are very much like members of the Western Army, so this girl in front of him "Are you from Fuzhou Zhe (she) family?" Lin Zhao?  An idea flashed in my mind, and I finally thought of a reasonable answer.  "Yes, Fuzhou Zhewenxin!"The sick beauty answered readily.  Lin Zhao slapped his forehead, he really didn't pay attention before.  Her surname is a polyphonic character with the same pronunciation as zhe.  I just read the name upside down, but unfortunately I never noticed it.  There is nothing we can do about it. Who made the surname Zhe (she) so famous in the Song Dynasty, especially in the northwest region?  If you had misread the pronunciation, you might be able to guess it, but it's a pity Oh, I was just tricked by this girl.  At the same time, Lin Zhao was also a little shocked. She turned out to be the daughter of the Fuzhou Zhe family.  You must know the reputation of Fuzhou Zhejia in the northwest and how great its influence was on history and the Song Dynasty army.  In later generations, due to novels and operas, the Yang family became widely known and was legendary.  But in real history, the Yang family generals are indeed powerful, but they are not that exaggerated.  In comparison, some famous general families are more worthy of their reputation, such as the Fuzhou Zhe family, which is better than the Yang family.  According to legend, Yang Ye's wife She Taijun actually came from the Fuzhou Zhe family, and her surname was Zhe (she). As a result, she was mistakenly said to be She, the daughter of Zhe Deke, the Tuanlian envoy of Fuzhou in the Later Han Dynasty.  The ancestor of the Zhe family was from Xianbei, a descendant of the Zhelan tribe. He had lived in Yunzhong for many generations and was a prominent local family.  In the early years of the Later Tang Dynasty, She Taijun's great-grandfather Zhe had been serving as the governor of Linzhou since a long time ago. Emperor Mingzong of the Later Tang Dynasty appointed him as the governor of Fuzhou. From then on, he began to occupy Linfu and dominate the northwest.  Later, Zhe Congyuan's son Zhe De was appointed as the training envoy of the Fuzhou regiment, which became more and more entrenched.  After the establishment of the Song Dynasty, Zhe Yuxun and Zhe Yuqing, the heads of the Zhe family at that time, joined Song Taizu. The Zhe family began a history of guarding the border and resisting the enemy for several generations and hundreds of years.  Starting from Zhe Yuqing, to later generations, Zhe Weichang, Zhe Jimin, Zhe Kexing, Zhe Keshi, Zhe Kecun, etc. are all famous generals.  "History of the Five Dynasties" contains the biography of the Zhe family.  For several generations, the Zhe family fought against the Khitan in the east and the Xixia in the west. They were known as the "Zhe family army".  It is said in history that the Zhe family "occupies the prefecture alone, controls the northwest, and China relies on it." "The Xia people feared it and benefited the troops on the left side, so they dedicated themselves to the Zhe family." "Since Ruan came down, he has given birth to famous generals. He is loyal and loyal to the world."  For the defense of the northwest, it can be said that he is worthy of the Song Dynasty!" In short, the evaluation of Zhejia is quite high.  It can be said that they are the most famous family in the Western Army, and they were also famous in the Song Dynasty.  The previous generation¡¯s head of the family, Zhe Jiisi, passed away only a few years ago, and now his eldest son Zhe Kexing is in charge, and he is definitely a well-known man in the Northwest Army.  He is Zhe Wenxin's eldest brother, but they are only more than ten years apart in age!  In the novel, the female generals of the Yang family are very powerful, and there are many legends about the female generals of the Yang family such as Mu Guiying taking command.  I don¡¯t know if there are any outstanding women in the Yang family, but there are many heroic female generals in the Zhe family. Needless to say, Taijun She, Zhe Saihua, and Zhe Ying/Mei are all heroes among women.  Especially the daughters of the current generation of writers, such as Zhe Wenying, Zhe Wenhuang, Zhe Wenqi, Zhe Wenlei, Zhe Wenyun, Zhe Wenying, Zhe Wenxin, Zhe Wenfang and so on.  All of them are heroic and often appear on the battlefield. The female generals of the Ori family form a beautiful scenery in the Northwest Army, and Oriwen Xin is one of them.  It has to be said that although there are many sisters in the Zhe family, they all participated in military operations.  But Oribumi is exceptionally smart, thoughtful and cautious, and is undoubtedly the best among them.  In addition, he has a handsome appearance and is a handsome and handsome person.  Among the daughters of the Zhe family, she was highly praised, almost surpassing the boys, so gradually Zhe Qi girl got the title of "Qi Lang".  As for when he went out, in order to hide his identity, Zhe Wenxin often reversed the words after the homophony, and changed his name to Xin Wenzhe to go out.  In the past, she had tried repeatedly and had a high success rate. No one knew her true identity, but this time Lin Zhao seemed to have hit a wall!  Thinking of the identity and history of the Zhe family, as well as their wonderful performance in the northwest over the years, Lin Zhao was a little awed and admired.  After all, it is a family of famous generals for hundreds of years, especially on the northwest front, who often fight against Xixia.  Xixia invaded Linzhou Road many times, but unfortunately they were blocked by others. It was precisely because of the existence of Fuzhou Zhejia.  After fighting the enemy desperately, he saved his territory and allowed Xixia to return without success. General Zhejia made a lot of contributions in this, which can be said to be outstanding. ?????????????????????????????????? Zhewenxin is one of them, she is indeed of an extraordinary background, so it is not strange at all to have a retinue of the Western Army by her side.  It's just that the place she appeared at this time was very inappropriate. It was a bit strange for a woman from the Zhe family to appear in Qingtang City.  After all, Linzhou Road is far away from Hehuang and Tubo. Lin Zhao has long suspected that they are figures from certain forces in the northwest.  But the targets were mainly concentrated on Huanqing Road and Qinfeng Road. Linzhou Road in the far north was not considered at all.  "It turns out it's Miss Zhe Qi. It's really disrespectful, disrespectful!" Lin Zhao gestured with his hands, his respect for the Zhe family was completely from the bottom of his heart.  Zhe Wenxin smiled bitterly and shook his head: "For today's plan, LinDon't be polite, are you curious now as to why I'm here, right?  " "Miss Zhe, that's exactly it!  "After learning about Zhe Wenxin's true identity, Lin Zhao became even more curious. After all, the family of the famous generals of the Song Dynasty and the frontier army were now involved. What exactly is involved in this? Is it related to Xixia and Tubo? There were many questions at once.  All come to mind. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 246: Why the Beautiful Lady Travels West

    The seventh girl from the Zhe family in Fuzhou!  Lin Zhao was very curious, why did Zhe Wenxin go to Hehuang and Tubo almost single-handedly at this time?  Now he can completely understand why Zhewenxin was so worried that he hesitated to speak, and hesitated for a long time before revealing his true identity. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Of course, what Lin Zhao is most curious about is her purpose!  Presumably it was because the purpose of the trip was not achieved that made Zhewen Xin very anxious, and then he fainted and fell ill.  She also said just now that entrusting the lives of hundreds of members of her family to this seemed to be a very important secret.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t have the habit of prying into other people¡¯s secrets, but this incident was unusual after all.  It was already related to the generals and border troops of the Song Dynasty. At the same time, the matter also happened in Qingtang City, and he happened to be the envoy to Hehuang and Tubo.  Therefore, both emotionally and rationally, this matter should be investigated.  The most important thing is that Zhewen Xin himself has already expressed his intention.  Lin Zhao might not force it too hard, but she would still confess in the end.  Therefore, Lin Zhao was curious about what happened that put such heavy mental pressure on Zhewen Xin that this calm and strong little beauty couldn't hold it any longer.  Maybe this matter will be related to some of my own affairs.  From the moment she opened her mouth, Zhe Wenxin had chosen to believe in Lin Zhao.  Apart from being a little helpless, she didn't know why, but she was willing to take the initiative to believe Lin Zhao and tell him such a shocking secret.  Anyway, there is such an impulse, a kind of confidence, and a strong sense of security in my heart.  ?For the Fuzhou family, this is indeed the case.  Hundreds of lives.  This is no exaggeration at all!  Zhe Wenxin said: "Mr. Lin, to be honest, I came to Tubo this time for war horses!" "War horses?" Lin Zhao was suddenly surprised. What do the Zhe family in Fuzhou want to do when they buy war horses?  Recruiting troops?  Bad intentions?  "That's right. The purpose of purchasing two thousand war horses is not to increase the number of horses, or for any purpose, but out of necessity" Zhewen Xin was so generous as soon as he said it, which really surprised Lin Zhao.  Two thousand war horses are enough to equip a strong cavalry regiment.  What does Zhejia want to do?  Zhe Wenxin shook his head and said: "Mr. Lin, please don't misunderstand. The Zhe family in Fuzhou is loyal to the Song Dynasty and has absolutely no disobedience. The reason for purchasing two thousand war horses is because Fuzhou has reached the point where there are no horses available. You  We also know that Lin Mansion is the front line of the Xixia invasion, and the cavalry is the most consumed and useful" "What's going on? Doesn't the imperial court allocate horses to you every year?" Lin Zhao learned about the horse herding supervision system of the Song Dynasty.  After studying the situation in many horse breeding areas in Shaanxi/Western China, I already know these situations well.  "It doesn't help!" Orifumi said: "Since the year before last, the number of war horses has been decreasing. Last year, it dropped by half. As for this year I said that not a single horse has entered Fuzhou. Do you believe it, Mr. Lin?"  "What?" Lin Zhao was very surprised and said in disbelief: "How is it possible?" Zhe Wenxin said leisurely: "Maybe you don't believe it. This is indeed a bit unbelievable. The reason is that the number of horses on the roads in Shaanxi/Western China has been  It has dropped significantly. You must have noticed that many pastures along Yanbian Road have been turned into farmland, and the number and quality of the horses raised have dropped significantly. " "It seems like this.  Are the people living in Zhulu very poor? Or did the imperial government fail to compensate the people after requisitioning the land for pasture? "Lin Zhao saw it with his own eyes when he came, and Su An was by his side to give instructions, so he understood it clearly.  After hearing this, I didn't feel strange at all.  "Hmph!" Zhe Wenxin sneered: "How can ordinary people have such blessings and opportunities? But dignitaries and officials at all levels think this is a good way to make a fortune. All of them are pretending to be public for private gain. The court's  The pasture is about to become their private land for growing fruits and grains. " Lin Zhao was secretly frightened. He didn't expect the problem in the northwest to be so serious.  Especially the matter of raising war horses is related to the safety and destiny of the country. Some people are so arrogant and careless for the sake of profit.  The open cultivation of pastures has led to repeated declines in horse production Just like Wang Anshi's reform, there are policies from above and countermeasures from below.  When the following is implemented, there are always people who make all kinds of troubles for their own interests, regardless of the interests of the country.  The Green Crops Law is nothing more than the Green Crops Law. If there are problems with people¡¯s livelihood, it is not very difficult to make up for them.  But in the northwest, especially matters involving horses, these are all related to the national destiny and security, how can we just play with it?  It was simply too arrogant and too much.  &nbsp; Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Who is so bold? And why did you say that there is not even a horse in Fuzhou?" No matter how you listen to it, you feel that this sentence seems a bit alarmist Zhewen  Xin's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he softly uttered three words: "Li Fugui! Li Fugui, also known as Shenyan, Li Shuzi, was born in Feng, Xuzhou. He was a general judge of Chanzhou. The road to the north was in Chan, and the democratic post was exhausted. The eighteen families of the Haodu family  Later, it was said that after the Tang Dynasty, the officials were dismissed and served according to their nationality. The military craftsmen in Huazhou were angry and used their iron spines to kill the contenders in the hall.  Xiangzhou. Since the time of Emperor Taizong, the five commanders of the Juxia people have been called "Tingzima". They have been inherited by their descendants. If they are not qualified for a hundred years, they will be replaced by capable cavalry and archers.  Zhi Jingzhou. At the beginning, the two taxes were transferred, and the transfer envoys overturned them. Fu Gui was exempted, and the people set up shrines in Hubei, Liangzhe, Huainan, Hedong, Shaanxi, and Chengdu.  The people of Zhejiang were sent to work in front of the government, and most of them went bankrupt. They were dismissed and returned to the countryside, and they were ordered to provide money to encourage celebrities to recruit people.  He took possession of it as his own, and Fu Gui paid taxes and distributed them to the people. In the early days of Xining, he entered Zhilong Tuge and knew Qingzhou. This is the record about Li Fugui in the History of the Song Dynasty. He was also from a famous family.  His father, Li Shu, was an official and famous bibliophile in the Northern Song Dynasty. When Li Shu was in the Emperor's Palace, he was ordered to write poems and was given the title of "Secretary of the Provincial School Secretary".  After passing the exam, he was awarded the title of Jinshi. He was promoted to Taichangcheng and became a bachelor of Longtuge. His son Li Fugui was already a second-generation official, and his official career was very smooth.  It is very common, even though these are high-ranking positions that others only dream of. After Emperor Zhao Xu came to power, Li Fugui's identity changed slightly and he became a bachelor of Longtuge. Qingzhou was in the northwest and belonged to Huanqing Road.  , probably in the Qingyang area of ??Gansu Province in later generations. In the Song Dynasty, this place was already the front line of the fight against Xixia. Because of Li Fugui's special status, while serving as the magistrate, he was almost the highest officer in charge of the entire Huanqing Road military defense.  It is difficult to say whether Li Fugui is highly respected in the Huanqing Road, but he is definitely a powerful and influential figure in the northwest. There is no doubt that this person has any connection or grudge with the Fuzhou Zhe family.  ? Why was Zhe Wenxin's eyes full of anger when he mentioned his name? Lin Zhao was very curious. Why did Li Zhizhou from Huanqing Road anger the seventh girl of Zhe Wenxin?  He said in a deep voice: "If I told you that many pastures on Huanqing Road were cultivated with Li Fugui's profits, would you believe it?  "    "he?  "Lin Zhao was suddenly shocked. What kind of behavior is Li Fugui's behavior? Is he guarding and stealing? Or is he destroying the Great Wall? He is the military commander of Huanqing Road. He should know the importance of war horses. How can he be so casual? For some petty profits?  , to do such a thing? But people should not be judged by their appearance. Some people turn out to be low-key and powerful people. Li Fugui may be such a person. Maybe he is for this.  He would ignore the court's laws for his own short-term profits Zhe Wenxin could accuse him so categorically, and for some reason, Lin Zhao believed her words.  Wen Xin said angrily: "He actually intercepted all the countless war horses, leaving not a single horse in Fuzhou.  At that time, my eldest brother Zhe Kexing came to him to ask about the situation. He said that because Xixia was about to make a move, he needed a large number of horses to prepare for it. He asked the eldest brother to lend him the horses first Because the eldest brother owed Li Fugui a favor back then, this reminder can be regarded as repayment.  It was a favor, so the eldest brother did not report it to the Privy Council.  As a result, it took a long time, and I pressed for it several times, but there was no chance at all. He seemed to refuse to admit the facts In this way, the war horse that should belong to our prefecture was blackmailed by him!  There is no way, the war horses in Fuzhou are not supplied, and there is no way to explain it to the Privy Council, so only He Huang and his party can see if" Lin Zhao has completely understood, but it is inevitable that he is a little strange, and said in a deep voice: "You can definitely do this.  Why should we swallow our anger when we explain it to the Privy Council?  " "First of all, my family owed him a favor back then, so I shouldn't go into too much detail with him!  Secondly" Zhe Wenxin said helplessly: "Li Fugui has a close relationship with your Wang Xianggong. Even if we report it, which side will the court take?  " "Wang Anshi?  "Lin Zhao was a little surprised. Lin Zhao never expected that after a lot of beating around the bush, the result would actually fall on Wang Anshi! It seems that Wang Anshi's influence was underestimated in the past. He could not only affect the political economy of the Song Dynasty."?Now it is also having an indirect impact on national defense and the military. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Downtrodden Oriwen Xin was looking at him quietly, and the words "Your Mr. Wang" he just emphasized specially.  Lin Zhao reacted instantly. Could it be that he was also involved in this matter?  (This website (.) Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m to read.) 9</dd>

 Volume 1 Jiangnanju Chapter 247 Make a Deal (Part 1)

    Lin Zhao never expected that he happened to meet a girl disguised as a man on the way, and she would be involved in such a big thing.  General Huanqinglu, the governor of Gyeongju Li Fugui, the century-old Fuzhou family, and even the prime minister Wang Anshi.  It goes without saying how important these people were in the Song Dynasty. This coincidence is so interesting.  After reading Wenxin's words, Lin Zhao understood what her concerns were.  The reason why Zhejia didn't dare to offend Li Fugui was because of the existence of Wang Anshi's "backstage". She had always had a close relationship with Wang Anshi before, so she was definitely worried.  But why did you take the initiative to inform me later?  It seems that she is still willing to believe in herself. This feeling of being trusted is quite happy. Of course, it can also be regarded as a kind of responsibility.  At the same time, Lin Zhao also deeply lamented that Wang Anshi's influence was so great that it had penetrated into the army, and it was still a very negative influence.  The Western Army was the most powerful elite in the Song Dynasty. If the Western Army failed, the Song Dynasty would have no hope.  But with the existence of a figure like Li Bogyu, how can the Western Army fare well?  As the governor of a state and a general along the way, he shoulders the important task of resisting the Western Xia, but it is such a child's play.  He actually reclaimed the pastures into farmland for his own personal gain. It is considered a light thing to abandon the public affairs for private purposes.  It can even be said to be an act of treason, and the harm is self-evident.  The northwest border defense is controlled by this kind of people, how can the border fortress be peaceful?  Lin Zhao whispered: "I know what you are worried about, Miss Zhe. Don't worry. If you don't worry about me, I will naturally let you rest assured." Zhe Wenxin looked at Lin Zhao leisurely, hoping that this time, his eyes would be different  not bad.  Don't trust others.  Lin Zhaodao: "The problem of the Shaanxi/Xisi Road Ranch. I think the officials already know about it. As for Li Fugui I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do about it." Lin Zhao didn't know anything about Li Fugui, and Zhe Wenxin's words were just one-sided words, even if  Lin Zhao believed it, but there was no substantial evidence.  What's more, Wang Anshi was involved behind this matter, which would be very troublesome. Lin Zhao didn't want to meddle in others' affairs.  "Yeah!" Zhe Wenxin naturally understood Lin Zhao's mentality, but there was a little resentment in his eyes.  He said in a low voice: "Did you propose the Tea Horse Road to Tubo Zanpu? So much so that we couldn't even buy a war horse even if we paid a high price." "Oh?" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "I'm sorry, I just don't know, you  Where did you buy the horses in Hehuang? I wonder if I can help? " How come this matter is also blamed on me?  But it makes sense to force it. If he hadn't mentioned the Tea Horse Road, Ali Gu and Sunan Dang Zheng wouldn't have been so cautious.  Of course, it¡¯s also because we came to Hehuang together!  No matter what!  This should be the knot in Zhewen Xin's heart. It would be best if we could help her open this knot.  "Actually, there has always been horse smuggling between Hehuang and the northwest, but we want a larger quantity this time. In addition, you suddenly proposed the Tea Horse Road. This attracted Tubo Zampu's great attention, so the transaction was temporarily shelved" Tingzhe  When Wen Xin said this, Lin Zhao was really a little apologetic and said with a smile: "It seems that I have really caused trouble for you? Do you know who is presiding over this matter?" "Although the other party has never shown up directly, it should be the Southern Jiangsu Party Committee.  Undoubtedly, it is possible that Ali Gu was also involved. "Zhe Wenxin has come a long way, so he naturally knows some things, so he won't make mistakes.  "Them?" Lin Zhao showed a suspicious expression on his lips and smiled: "If it were someone else, they might not be able to help, but they might be able to help you." "Thank you very much!" Zhe Wenxin  There is nothing we can do now. It would be best if we could really solve this problem.  "But you have to figure out the transportation problem yourself, especially after entering the Song Dynasty." "That's natural!" I think Zhewenxin has already arranged everything.  "By the way, tonight's assassination" Orifumi Xin said in a deep voice: "I wonder if they want to kill people and silence them?" "This matter has nothing to do with you, it is aimed at me. You just need to take good care of your health. These are all  Just leave the matter to me." Lin Zhao was very sure that the target of the assassination was definitely not Orifumin.  "Okay, it's all done!" Zhe Wenxin couldn't explain clearly. All in all, he seemed to have a blind trust in Lin Zhao.  He dared to leave such an important matter to Lin Zhao calmly, without any worries in his heart.  Except for having to treat a dead horse as a live doctor, it is a kind of trust that comes from the heart.  After a while, Achang brought the soup and medicine over.  Lin Zhao's promise and relief had already opened most of her heart knots. As long as her heart ailment was cured, her body would be mostly recovered. Coupled with the effect of the decoction, I believe she would be cured in a short time. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????bsp;At dawn, Ali Gu was the first to come in a hurry!  Zanpu Dong Zang gave him an order to come to condolences and appease the envoys of the Song Dynasty.  In fact, I wanted to come last night, but it was already late at night, so I couldn¡¯t bother.  Even if you come, you can't even think of entering the concierge hotel.  After Lin Zhao returned from the assassination, the Song Dynasty Forbidden Army entered the highest level of defense.  Without Lin Zhao's permission, even a mosquito would not be able to fly over.  When Ali Gu rushed over and saw the Song army waiting in full formation, the pressure in his heart suddenly increased.  I wonder if Lin Zhao is still angry now?  With a very uneasy mood, Ali Gu finally came to the door.  Under the "protection" of the Song Dynasty's imperial army, Ali Gu finally met Lin Zhao.  In the lobby of the Li Hotel, Lin Zhao was sitting there with a gloomy look!  In front of the table, there are several bloody long knives placed on the small table in front of the seat.  Ali Gu recognized that this was the saber of the Song soldiers who died in the battle, and Lin Zhao's mood at this moment was evident.  Ali Gu felt even more uneasy. It seemed that the pressure to appease today was high!  "Envoy Lin, are you okay?" Ali Gu asked in a deep voice.  "I'm sorry, General Aligu, I'm in a very bad situation right now!" Lin Zhao spoke frankly and expressed his dissatisfaction.  Ali laughed sarcastically and said, "Envoy Lin, please calm down. The assassination case is already under investigation." "Is there any result?" Lin Zhao asked angrily and sternly.  "Sorry, Ambassador Lin!" Ali Gu smiled with a smile on his face and apologized repeatedly: "We searched the whole city last night, but so far, nothing has been found." "Is this the result of your investigation? You Tubo people  Efficiency?" Lin Zhao snorted, making Ali Gu feel helpless.  He murmured in his heart: Is it possible that your Song Dynasty Imperial City Department is so efficient?  "Aren't some things obvious? Why is your country hesitant?" "Uh" Ali Gu naturally knew that Lin Zhao was referring to what he said, and said sarcastically: "Yes, some people are really suspicious, but when it comes to  There is no direct evidence so far, so I hope Ambassador Lin will forgive me." Lin Zhao glanced at Ali Gu and said with a half-smile, "General Ali Gu, it's best to do it as soon as possible. I don't have much patience if you don't have one.  A clear and satisfactory explanation. So I'm sorry. On the day of Mrs. Qiao's birthday, the Song Dynasty delegation left Qingtang City, which made everyone lose face, don't you think? "The threat is definitely a naked threat!  Ali Gu had nothing to say. He must have been assassinated and his life was in danger.  It is reasonable for people to have a tough attitude.  "Okay, Ambassador Lin, don't worry, our country will do its best" Aligu could only agree. Whether it would be cashed in time or become a bad check was another matter.  Lin Zhaodao: "General Ali Gu, the murderer of the second assassination is left to you to hunt down and arrest. Now let's talk about it. I don't know if it was an assassination or a reminder in the south of the city. In short, it was a mess" Ali Gu  His heart suddenly skipped a beat, what did Lin Zhao mean by this?  When he said this, could it be that People with evil intentions are always extra sensitive and anxious.  "Envoy Lin, what do you mean" Before he was sure of Lin Zhao's intentions, Ali Gu had to pretend not to know.  Lin Zhao smiled softly, but with a hint of coldness, and said: "General Aligu, we have been in contact for a long time. I think the general himself also likes to be straightforwardMe too, so at this moment, let's open the skylight and speak frankly.  " "Uh I'm sorry, Ambassador Lin, please forgive me for being ignorant. I don't understand what you are talking about?" Ali Gu still had the same confused expression, but there was a little panic deep in his eyes.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "What happened in the south of the city was an assassination. It didn't look like an assassination. It was more like an assassination for the sake of assassination. The opponent had no intention of hurting me, so I didn't care. I was just curious about the matter itself and the possibility.  The resulting impact. The assassination of the Song Dynasty envoy in Qingtang City will inevitably cause an uproar. The first person to be suspected is naturally the one who is implicated, and then another person who is related to him will naturally be implicated.  Who benefits in the end? General Ali Gu, can you tell me who it is? " Ali Gu sat there silently, as if his thoughts were being read, his body was exposed in front of others, and he was very worried.  "It's a pity" Lin Zhao said: "It's a pity that the original beneficiary overestimated the capacity of some people, which led to the current embarrassing situation. It was self-defeating! The murderer will definitely be pursued now,  But should we track down one person or two?" Ali smiled, his forehead started to sweat slightly and his mouth moved slightly.?How many times have you not known what to say?  Lin Zhao continued: "Whether it is one murderer or two, I don't care, it also depends on what I say. I think Zampu of your country will care about it very much. Our country's Captain Su is making preparations and will go back to the palace in a moment.  Protest to Zanpu. I think Zanpu will definitely ask about the relevant situation. Captain Su is thinking about how to inform Zanpu at that time. It¡¯s embarrassing" Aligu finally couldn't sit still and said in a deep voice: "Envoy Lin.  Sir, let¡¯s be honest, what should I do if I need Ali Gu?¡± (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster updates!

 Volume 1 Jiangnanju Chapter 248 Make a Deal (Part 2)

    The assassination in the south of the city was carried out by Ali Gu. When Lin Zhao pressed hard with his words, he had to admit it, even though Lin Zhao had no evidence.  As for the reason, it is very simple. Just as Lin Zhao thought, Ali Gu wanted to frame someone else from the beginning.  The target of the blame was Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi. When the Song Dynasty envoy was assassinated, the biggest suspect was the enemy, Liang Yimi, who had just had a conflict with him.  In this kind of thing, Liang Yimi will become the first suspect.  There is no 300 taels of silver here. Explanations will be futile, and may even become darker and darker.  After Liang Yimi was hit, Lin Bubi, who had a close relationship with him, would undoubtedly not fare well, which would be very helpful to Ali Gu's path to becoming the crown prince.  So Ali Gu decided to take the risk and take a chance.  It can only be said that he was too young and did not consider the causes and consequences of some things. In addition, he was really unlucky. He never expected that Liang Yimi would do it himself.  So there was an oolong incident of two assassinations!  Liang Yi is unintentionally still the primary suspect.  But now, there are two assassinations, who will be the second murderer?  This will unintentionally arouse the curiosity and attention of many people, and then pursue the investigation. It is a very dangerous thing for Ali Gu.  "What would Dong Fei think if he knew that Ali Gu had planned to frame others and then harmed his own son?  If you want to avoid being noticed, at least you won¡¯t pay attention to it on the surface. Only Lin Zhao speaks here.  "If Lin Zhao declares to the outside world that the assassination was a group of people divided into two, and insists on it, then there is still a certain turning point in the matter.  Although Liang Yimi knew it very well.  But he couldn't express his pain.  There is no defense at all.  This is the reason why Lin Zhao can threaten Ali Gu.  What Ali Gu was afraid of was not Lin Zhao, but Dong Xiang's subsequent investigation.  To put it bluntly, now Lin Zhao can only avoid disaster if he helps him cover up his lies.  Although it cannot completely solve the problem, it can at least help Ali Gu get out of the current crisis and avoid being at the forefront.  Aligu had no choice. Last night he avoided the important and took the easy, and just told Dong Fei vaguely.  The Song envoy was assassinated twice, but the specific circumstances were avoided.  But paper cannot contain the fire, and the secret will be exposed over time.  If Lin Zhao could help speak here, it would naturally be different.  Logically speaking, he, Ali Gu, should have asked Lin Zhao for help, but this was tantamount to asking for help, and there was no way he could ask for help easily.  Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao, as the "victim", spoke first.  Lin Zhao said it very straightforwardly, almost as a naked threat.  Finally got a handle on Ali Gu.  Naturally, make good use of it.  As for the assassination, after all, the purpose is not to kill people.  But he was putting the blame on him, so Lin Zhao was not very angry.  Ali Gu heard it clearly, and Lin Zhaozhi had absolutely no intention of betraying himself when he told it in front of him.  As for entering the palace to see Zanpu and telling Dong Zang what he said, it was just talk.  It's a threat in disguise, it must be something you want to do, it's a deal!  That¡¯s good, at least you don¡¯t have to worry.  Lin Zhao did this because he obviously wanted to do fair business for himself and eliminate possible threats.  "Ali Gu understands this very clearly and fully agrees with it, so he directly opens the skylight and speaks out.  "Envoy Lin, what do you need Aligu for?" Lin Zhao should be using this matter as a condition of exchange, and what he is most concerned about right now is undoubtedly what he wants to exchange.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "That's right, I just like the general's straightforwardness!" Ali Gu smiled, and his smile was very bitter and helpless. However, he had a handle in other people's hands and was controlled by others, so he had to obey.  Even if it is a transaction, at least at this moment, he is in a very passive position.  "Envoy Lin, if you have any requests, just tell me!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "People of the Ming Dynasty will not tell secrets. Please ask General Aligu to prepare two thousand war horses. Someone will buy them at a high price." "Two thousand war horses."  "Ali Gu suddenly felt something in his heart, and asked: "Are they really friends of Ambassador Lin? Why didn't you tell me last time I asked? Ambassador Lin, you are not a friend enough!" Ali Gu's eyes seemed to be a little confused.  "Grudge", the words are also quite accusatory, but what can we do?  Some things are already obvious. In fact, last night, when Lin Zhao took Zhe Wenxin on a carriage ride, he already understood it.  I was just busy dealing with other things and didn't think much about it.  What was even more unexpected was that at this moment, Lin Zhao actually raised the matter directly in person as an exchange.  "Is this important?" Lin Zhao did not answer directly.  Ali Gu smiled and asked: "I don't understand. Isn't Ambassador Lin talking about the tea horse race with Zan Pu? As long asPu nodded, the agreement is reached, a large number of horses will be imported into your country, do you still need to care about these two thousand horses?  " "I don't need General Aligu to worry about this. I just want to know, can General Aligu help with this matter?  "Lin Zhao did not answer Ali Gu's question directly. Now that he has the handle, he is not afraid of his disobedience. He is also unwilling to reveal the slightest information. No matter how you guess or test, I will not be moved. "Okay, since Ambassador Lin  When the minister opens his mouth, Ali Gu should do his best, but this matter must be properly arranged.  "Ali Gu thought for a while, and finally agreed. "Okay, then everything will trouble the general. When the time comes, someone will cooperate with the general.  " Ali Gu said in a deep voice: "Then there are some things that will trouble Ambassador Lin!  " "Of course, general, don't worry!  " Lin Zhao and Ali Gu had a tacit understanding with each other and made a promise to each other. After Ali Gu left, Su An came in and asked, "Master, what did you talk about with him?  " Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and then said: "I will go to your palace later to protest to Tubo Zanpu and let them track down the murderer.  You tell Dong Zhan that we were assassinated twice by a group of people. You can see clearly and you can be sure.  " "A group of people?  twice?  "Su An looked at Lin Zhao with some doubts, as if he was a little confused about this. Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "You must have guessed who did that in front" "He" Su An  Pointing at Ali Gu's back, the meaning was quite clear. Maybe he was a little confused before, but now everything is clear to him: "It doesn't matter who it is, you also said it was for assassination.  As for assassination, the purpose is not to kill people, so there is no need to care too much and there is no need to hold grudges.  As for the murderer, no matter who he is, it can't be him, so let someone take the blame for this!  "    "Why?  "Su An was a little hesitant. He didn't know what Lin Zhao had just talked about with Ali Gu. It seemed that they had reached some kind of agreement. Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "You have also seen that there are only two candidates for the successor of Tubo Zampu in the future.  Lin Bubi immediately became Xixia's consort and became so close to Liang Yimi.  It would be very difficult for him to have his heart set on the Song Dynasty in the future, if he had another son with Princess Xixia.  The relationship between the Song Dynasty and Tubo in the future with long nights and many dreams, it is inevitable to make people worry.  " "That's why the young master wants to" Su An seemed to understand a little bit. Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, Ali Gu has had a good relationship with us recently, and we can feel that he cares about our relationship with the Song Dynasty.  relation.  More importantly, he was already on the opposite side of Liang Yimi and Xixia.  Naturally, we should cherish and protect such people The reason why he made such small moves was to attack those people, which is also good for us.  " "I understand!"  " Su An nodded lightly, already understanding. In the face of national interests, some trivial matters are really insignificant. Lin Zhao continued: "When you go to see Dong Xiang, you have a tougher attitude. Liang Yimi and Ali Gu worked together.  It's all a mistake, it's all about shooting yourself in the foot.  It does give us a good opportunity, we must seize it, some things can happen in one fell swoop.  " "Yes, I understand, sir, don't worry!  "With Su An's ability, there is no problem in handling these things. Su An also left, and Lin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. The deal with Ali Gu will only be a secret between the two of them, Zhe Wenxin is sure  You know, this is a help to her and the Zhe family, but it is not convenient to tell Su An, at least for the time being, Su An does not know that the "Xin Wenzhe" brought back by the young master is a woman.  Lin Zhao knew clearly what his identity was and what effect he had by being around him, so he should say what should be said and what should not be said. You must know that this matter is related to the lifeblood of the Fuzhou family.  The purchase of horses from foreign countries will, after all, cause an uproar once the court or officials learn about it, and it may even be very dangerous. If you are not careful, it may escalate to the level of colluding with foreign countries, recruiting troops, and deliberately committing rebellion.  Even if it is forced, it is difficult to explain clearly. Moreover, Li Fugui has a good reputation and Wang Anshi's support. It is hard to say whether the Zhe family's defense will be advantageous. They are generals guarding the border and have heavy troops.  And with a century-old reputation, the emperor will inevitably be suspicious, so the risk is too great, and no one dares to take it lightly. Since Zhe Wenxin trusts him so much, he cannot easily hurt the Zhe family.  He was the backbone of the Northwest Army. When the Song Dynasty was faced with internal and external troubles, it needed peace on its borders and the garrison of loyal ministers and good generals. In a word, Lin Zhao?? was the cornerstone of the country.It is to do our best to help them, not only to promise and compensate Zhewenxin.  It was also indirectly for the sake of peace on the frontiers of the Song Dynasty.  Although there are some risks, it is totally worth it.  This is a deal. I won¡¯t tell anyone about it, and Ali Gu won¡¯t tell it either.  As long as the follow-up things are done well, no outsiders will know.  It can be regarded as quietly doing something for some people and this country!  Lin Zhao thought for a while and decided to inform Zhewen Xin of the news as soon as possible.  The knot in my heart is untied and recovery is just around the corner!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 249: Face-to-face Instructions

    Not far after Ali Gu left the hotel, he saw the Sunan party expedition coming in a hurry.  "Sunan Party Zheng, you came just in time, there is something you need to do!" Ali Gu had something on his mind, so he didn't pay much attention to his brother Feng Feng Huo Huo, and there seemed to be an anxious look on his face.  "Brother, what's the matter? How was your discussion with Ambassador Song? Have you dissipated your anger?" Ali Gu said in a deep voice: "You are still angry, but it is not directed at us. That's it, I tell you, think of a way now to get rid of it.  "Two thousand horses" "Horses? For those guests from Dasanguan?" The Southern Jiangsu Party was suddenly over. Unexpectedly, things that had been regretted for a long time were revealed again!  "Yes! But you need to be careful about this matter, don't let the news leak out!" "Okay! Don't worry, brother!" Sunan Dangzheng has always been concerned about this, and he is quite happy to know that the transaction will continue."  "By the way, why are you here? Don't you need to continue to investigate?" Only then did Ali Gu realize that his brother was abnormal.  Su Nan Dangzheng slapped his forehead and said anxiously: "Look, I forgot about the business. Brother, I'm afraid it's bad. I will no longer be involved in the investigation of the assassination of the Song envoy. Zamp seems to be handed over to Qing.  Yi Jie Guizhang is in charge. He has already entered the palace to meet with Zan Pu. ""Qing Yi Jie Gui Zhang?" Ali Gu was also surprised. It seems that Zan Pu still doesn't trust him completely, and he is inevitably a little disappointed.  .  But then I thought about it, I had a close relationship with Ambassador Song, and it was reasonable not to let me interfere, and I felt relieved immediately.  But Su Nan Dangzheng said worriedly: "Brother, Qing Yi Jie Guizhang doesn't seem to be dealing with us. What happened in the south of the city I'm really afraid that this guy will do something bad" His worries are justified.  That's why.  Then he hurriedly came to find Ali Gu to discuss countermeasures.  If before entering the hotel.  Ali Gu might really be frightened, like an ant on a hot pot.  But at this moment, Ali Gu chuckled: "Don't worry, you just need to complete the things I told you, and you will be fine." "Are these two things related?" This time, it was Sunan Dangzheng's turn to look confused.   Ali Gu smiled and said: "Of course it does matter. Just go and do it immediately. Don't ask any more questions" Sunan Dangzheng still looked stunned, but now that the eldest brother has said it.  Just do it.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the Tubo Palace, Su An was reasonable and measured, and said loudly: "  Zanpu, our envoy Lin was assassinated in Qingtang City. I hope your country can explain some things. "Although he is only a small captain, Su An's momentum and attitude are very tough at the moment, even Dong Zenggui.  For Zamp, I can't do anything to others.  ¡°After all, the envoy was the representative of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, and he came to congratulate Mrs. Qiao on her birthday, but something like this happened.  People fennu points.  It's normal to be polite.  Dong Zhan said: "Please calm down the envoy, and ask the captain to convey his condolences to Envoy Lin and the regrets for the death and injury of your country's bodyguards." "Well, thank you Zanpu!" Don't touch your nose or face in anything, Dong Xiang said.  He has already given in, and his attitude is still so polite. He should be more sensible.  Dong Xiang continued: "Please rest assured, Ambassador Lin. Our country will investigate this matter as soon as possible and give your country an explanation. I have tasked General Qingyi Jie Guizhang to be responsible for investigating this matter." Su An looked across, Qingyi  Yuuki Zhang looked at himself solemnly.  Back then, it was Qing Yi who escorted him along the way from Bianjing in Hezhou to Qingtang City, so Su An was no stranger to him.  Knowing that he is the latest young general to rise in Tubo, he is highly regarded by Tubo Zanpu.  Since he is in charge of this matter, it can be seen how seriously Tubo takes this matter.  "But whether the murderer can be traced or not is not something that can be solved by sending someone to investigate the case.  This can be regarded as an explanation from Tubo to the Song Dynasty, and at least the attitude is completely acceptable.  Su An nodded and said: "Then there will be General Lao Qingyi Jie Guizhang! Thank you Zanpu." Qingyi Jie Guizhang said politely: "These are all matters within the scope of duty, no need to be polite! There are still some things that need to be consulted by Su Xiaowei  , please help me a lot." Su An knew in his heart that Lin Zhao had already given instructions before coming here, so he naturally knew how to deal with it.  "Okay, it's obligatory!" Su An accepted it happily. There were some things that needed to be explained to them!  Dong Xiang smiled and said: "Guizhang, you must find out the murderer as soon as possible and give an explanation to the envoy of the Song Dynasty, and I will leave the matter to you." "Yes, don't worry Zanpu!" Qingyi Jie Guizhang agreed readily, but  The pressure in my heart is really quite big.  Originally, he was joining the polo team and was going to hold a polo performance on Mrs. Qiao's birthday. Unexpectedly, he was suddenly praised by Dong Zhan.?Come over and do this.  Not to mention the great responsibility, it is also quite difficult to act.  What's more, Ali Gu and Sunan Dangzheng had already taken over the matter, but now they have to intervene on their own. I think those two must be very upset.  Moreover, there are too many involved, and it is inconvenient to do some things. Qingyi Jieguizhang is also a little confused now, and he can only take one step at a time.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After Dong Feang finished explaining, he left for the whole night  He was so busy that he didn't close his eyes at all. He needed to take a rest at this time.  Duoji said: "Zanpu, you should go and rest for a while first!" "Rest" Dong Xiang shook his head gently and said: "It's better to wait. It's a bit extravagant to rest now Qingyi will definitely form a ghost chapter later.  You will come to me." Duoji thought about it. Qingyi Jieguizhang received the order in a hurry, and the envoys of the Song Dynasty came to accuse him and protested aggressively.  There was no chance to teach Qingyi Jiegizhang face-to-face instructions.  At this moment, he went to inquire about the news from the Song envoy and would not be back for a while.  The assassination of the Song envoy was a case that was both complex and simple.  It¡¯s so simple that you can find out who the murderer is without tracing?  But finding evidence is undoubtedly a very difficult thing.  The most difficult thing is not here, but that there is no evidence. What kind of evidence needs to be found?  Then who is the murderer?  How does it need to be finalized?  This is the most annoying part, it is not easy to decide at all.  It is more of a political game than a criminal case.  How to finalize the case is not decided by the case itself at all, but the result of the political game between the parties. This game is definitely not something Qingyi Jiegui Zhang can decide.  So he will definitely come back and ask what Zamp means, but what kind of answer should he give?  Dong Xiang himself shook his head repeatedly, not knowing at all.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a hall of the Tubo Palace, Qing Yijie Guizhang asked politely: "Su School  Lieutenant, can you tell me about the situation at that time so that we can investigate according to the situation? "I think you have already learned something about it. If you have any questions, just ask me. I'll fill it in for you."  I'm very angry right now, and there are still many things in the hotel that I need to support, so I'm afraid it won't take much time." Su An acted a little annoyed, and the reasons were sufficient and reasonable, so Qingyi Jie Guizhang didn't have much to say.  .  "I wonder what envoy Lin was going to do when he went to the south of the city last night?" Qing Yi Jie Guizhang asked softly.  Su An hesitated slightly and replied: "I went to meet a friend, a merchant from the Song Dynasty in Qingtang City. You have also met him, Mr. Xin who accompanied him all the way from Hezhou." "Oh!" Qing Yijie Guizhang suddenly realized,  They came to Qingtang City together, and I had seen them before.  As for what they were doing in Qingtang City and what their relationship was with Lin Zhao, he didn't know, and he didn't want to know.  As for Lin Zhao's purpose of going to the south of the city last night, they only said this much, so naturally it was not easy to ask more questions.  "I heard that you were assassinated twice. What happened?" This is the most confusing part of this case, and Qing Yijie Guizhang is also the most curious and puzzled.  Su An said in a deep voice: "Yes, this group of people is obsessed with murder. They assassinated twice and wanted to kill people." "A group of people?" Qing Yijie Guizhang was obviously surprised.  "Yes, a group of people! I recognize them. The previous time seemed to be just a test, which also made us relax our vigilance. Unexpectedly, they came out again halfway. If Aligu and Sunan Dangzheng hadn't arrived in time, the two generals  , I'm afraid we will" Su An seemed a little scared when talking about this matter, and couldn't help but sigh repeatedly, and even more resentment was revealed.  Qing Yijie Guizhang couldn't help but have a flash of doubt in his eyes. The same group of people targeted the same target and assassinated him twice in a row.  This seems a bit counterintuitive.  ??According to convention, after the first failure, the target has become wary, and it will be difficult to assassinate again.  But these people did the opposite and were really qiguai.  There is also the reaction of the people of the Song Dynasty. After encountering an assassination, they would relax their vigilance This is in line with common sense, but it is also a bit Qingyi Jie Guizhang had a feeling of qiguai in his heart, but he couldn't explain it in detail.  Since Captain Su's words are true, it's hard to question anything.  "Su Lieutenant, do you have anything to add? Or have you discovered anything?" Qing Yijie Guizhang asked softly.  Su An smiled coldly: "Are we talking about discovery? No, I don't know if I have an intuition. Everyone knows who is the most suspicious. There are some things that are not convenient to say clearly now. I hope the general can investigate the situation and find out the clues. Then we will  You can speak openly and openly." Of course Qingyi Jie Guizhang knew what Su An was referring to.?? This is where the difficulty of this case lies.  How to solve it?  Alas, I don¡¯t know Let¡¯s take a look first!  "Okay, thank you Lieutenant Su. I'll get back to you as soon as possible." Su An said a little arrogantly: "Then General Lao, we are waiting for good news." After seeing off the envoys of the Song Dynasty, Qingyi couldn't help but repeat the ghost chapter  Shake his head.  As for how to make decisions and how to act?  Let¡¯s go see Zamp first and listen to Zamp¡¯s instructions (To be continued

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 250: Each Gives a Step

    If, as Dong Zhan expected, Qingyi Jie Guizhang would come back soon, how could he make the decision on such a big matter by himself?  You must follow Zamp's instructions.  "Zan Pu, I have already asked Captain Su of the Song Dynasty." After seeing the ceremony, Qing Yi reported quietly with a ghost seal.  Dong Xiang asked: "How was it? What was the result?" "Zan Pu, what confused me the most before was that the envoys of Song Dynasty were assassinated twice" Dong Xiang and Duoji both had expressions. They had the same doubts before.  "."  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang continued: "I thought there might be different people assassinating the Song Dynasty, but the envoys of the Song Dynasty were very sure that it was the same group of people who assassinated twice" The same group of people assassinated twice?  As the chief counselor, Dorji¡¯s eyebrows moved, and he always felt that something was wrong, and he still had some doubts in his heart.  But Zanpu Dong Zang didn't know whether he was a little tired or thinking about other things, so he didn't care much about it "Then what do you think?" Dong Zang asked casually.  It was a very simple question, but it immediately stopped Qing Yi Jie Guizhang. How should I answer this question?  "Zanpu, the case may not be difficult, but we need Zanpu to tell us how to investigate it!" Dong Xiang sighed and closed his eyes for a moment. This is the most troublesome part.  Until now, he himself has no clue what to do Liang Yimi, Liang Yimi, you have given me a problem!  Dong Xiang, who was somewhat exhausted mentally and physically, couldn't help but start to blame Liang Yimi, the instigator, in his heart, and at the same time, he felt a trace of disgust in his heart.  Although it is just a little disgusting, as time goes by.  This disgust will gradually simmer.  It may ultimately affect some of your inner choices.  It¡¯s a coincidence.  Talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!  When Dong Xiang was in trouble and complaining in his heart, Liang Yimi came unexpectedly.  Hearing that someone came to report that Liang Yimi, the Prime Minister of Xixia, asked to see him, Dong Xiang was still a little surprised.  How did he come?  Are you here to apologize or to explain?  Or say something else?  Dong Felt said softly: "In that case, let's wait until we see Liang Yimi before we talk!" A moment later, there was a sound of footsteps.  Liang Yimi appeared in the palace.  "Liang Yimi has met Zanpu!" "Liang Guoxiang, please sit down, what's the matter?" Dong Xiang obviously asked knowingly. Although everyone was suspicious of Liang Yimi, he couldn't directly question him face to face without any evidence.  ?  However, Dong Zhan didn't want to beat around the bush, so he skipped the small talk and greetings and went straight to the topic.  You don't need to ask yourself, Liang Yimi will definitely take the initiative to say something to him.  Liang Yimi said in a deep voice: "To be honest, I'm here for the assassination of the Song Dynasty envoy." "Oh?" Dong Xiang, Duoji, and Qingyi did not expect that Liang Yimi would be so straightforward.  But what does he have to say about this?  Admit it directly?  Even if Dong Fei and others were beaten to death, they would not believe it.  So you are trying to quibble or cover up?  Or was it a cover-up afterwards?  is it necessary?  While doubtful.  The Tubo monarchs and ministers were also full of curiosity.  Dong Felt asked softly: "What? Has Prime Minister Liang heard the news? The Song envoy was assassinated in the city last night. The scene was quite terrible. Fortunately, the Song envoy was unharmed. Please be careful with your envoys, as the orphans will also be injured.  "For the defense of Qingtang City. I have frightened all the envoys, and everyone in Tubo is extremely sorry." "A good politician is definitely a born actor. Dong Xiang didn't say a word, but he made insinuations in every sentence, just to make you Liang Yi buried.  Take the initiative to express your opinion.  Being polite can be regarded as the most benevolent thing. While getting the result, it will not hurt the harmony Hear the news?  More than just hearing the news?  Liang Yi smiled bitterly in his heart.  Last night, Aligu and Sunan's party expedition seemed to be intentional. A large-scale manhunt was carried out throughout the city, causing uproar in the city. It can be said that the news of the assassination of the Song envoy was known to everyone.  After Liang Yimi received the news, he couldn't calm down at all.  Originally, I wanted to visit Dong Xiang later and tell Dong Xiang something.  But looking at the current situation, Liang Yimi could no longer sit still He didn't know what the attitude of the Tubo people would be and what measures they would take if the delay continued.  Making amends before it is too late at this time is unreasonable and useless.  By the time the Tibetans react, it will be too late.  Therefore, remediation must be done as early as possible and time must be seized.  It was precisely out of this consideration that Liang Yimi hurriedly entered the palace early this morning.  Don¡¯t you doubt me?  Are you sure that I will ignore it and pretend not to know?  Liang Yimi broke: "Zan Pu, there are rumors today that accuse our country and myself Originally, those who are clean will clean themselves up, and there is no need to defend or anything But these are extraordinary times, tooMy birthday is coming soon.  The truth does not want to cause any misunderstandings and embarrass Zampu Therefore, the truth wants Zampu to declare that this matter has nothing to do with Xixia!  " Sure enough, Liang Yimi naturally can't come here to admit his mistake. Does it make sense to just come here to deny it? It always gives people the feeling that there is no silver in this place. " Oh!  "Dong Felt said with a smile: "Liang Guo thinks too much about each other, don't worry, the pure will become clear from itself, and the turbid will become turbid.  God knows what is right and what is wrong. Gu has asked Qingyi to be responsible for investigating the matter.  I believe there will be results soon, but it¡¯s time to give an explanation to the envoys of the Song Dynasty, and at the same time, I can also clear your country and your honor!  "Liang Yimi could naturally hear the meaning of the words, and at the same time he glanced at Qingyi Jieguizhang. He heard that this man was Dong Xiang's favorite young general at the moment, so he was somewhat interested. As for the so-called investigation,  Humph Liang Yi continued: "Okay, thank you Zanpu.  Although our country had many conflicts with the Song Dynasty.  But there is no need to use this method at all, just see the truth on the battlefield.  For example, dozens of days ago, Li Fugui, the governor of Qingzhou on Huanqing Road in the Song Dynasty, thought that the Song Dynasty was still bullying us and sent troops to harass our border.  They also sent their so-called famous general Zhong Yong. What was the result?  We Xixia defenders were defeated and fled, retreated to Qingzhou in despair, and even gave us a few forts Alas, some people are always so overestimating their abilities!  ¡± Dong Zhan, Duoji and Qingyi Jieguizhang all had a thought in their hearts, and instantly understood Liang Yimi¡¯s purpose. He was not here to admit his mistakes, or to make things darker and darker, but to demonstrate Huanqing  Where the road is, the strength of the Song Dynasty's border army, as well as the surname of Li Fugui, the governor of the state, and the name of the Zhong family general, these are all familiar to Tubo. The Song army has just suffered a defeat at the border and lost to Xixia. This is inevitable.  It gives people a very bad feeling Dong Zhenjun and his ministers knew very well that Liang Yimi's purpose was to tell them that the people of the Song Dynasty were not their opponents, but their defeated generals. As for the specific meaning, maybe it was just like that.  He himself said that to fight the enemy on the battlefield, you don't need to use dirty tricks behind the scenes. But it may also mean that it doesn't matter what I do. My strength is here, and it's up to you Qing Yijie.  Gui Zhang obviously felt that Liang Yimi¡¯s true intention was the latter. They defeated the Song Dynasty, so they were very arrogant, and they were also demonstrating against Tubo ¡°Really?  With that said, congratulations!  " Dong Xiang seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and his expression became much more solemn. Liang Yimi smiled and said: "Nothing to congratulate, this kind of thing happens all the time, it's just that our party members are brave and good at fighting!  "    "yes!  "Duoji smiled and said nothing further. "By the way, seeing that the birthday of the Dowager is approaching, I wonder how Zamp is thinking about the marriage between Prince Lin Bubi of your country and Princess Jinshan of our country?  In what capacity should our princess wish her birthday?  "Liang Yimi didn't know whether he was striking while the iron was hot or pushing the envelope, so he took the opportunity to ask this question. Dong Xiang's expression hesitated for a moment, and then said: "The golden boy and the beautiful girl, a match made in heaven, Gu naturally agrees.  However, if you have the right, good things come in pairs, and we Tubo also have traditionsLin Bubi is a passionate seed. He is interested in your country's Princess Jinshan, but he also has a long-term relationship with the Uighur's Princess Yingjumu I don't think so.  Good things come in pairs, so Lin Bubi got married to the two princesses at the same time.  Madam Tai also agrees with this. I wonder what the Prime Minister wants?  "Uh" Liang Yi's smile froze a little. What does Dong Zang mean by this? You must know that with the support of Hehuang Tubo, the Ganzhou Uighurs have gradually become popular. Before this, they had always been enemies with Xixia.  Dong Xiang's wishful thinking is really shrewd! Dong Xiang's eyes are a little cold. You protested to me, so I have no choice but to reciprocate. You forced me to do so.  ¡­ Liang Yimi wanted to object, but before he could think of words, Duoji on the side smiled and said: "It's a good thing. The marriage of the prince and the princess of the throne is the same as the marriage of Songtsen Gampo and the two princesses Wencheng and Dimension."  , I think it will be passed down as a good story in the future" "There is a precedent for this in Tubo, and there is no way to talk about it! Is it possible that the Xixia Princess has a noble status and cannot serve the same husband with other women? The Jinshan Princess has a noble status? Can it be compared?  Is it better than Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty? What's more, the current Hehuang Tubo Zanpu Dong Fei has a Liao princess among his many wives Liang Yimi was very helpless. He thought that with the momentum of the Huanqing Road victory,  Dong Xiang can be relaxed But the result seems to be far from what he imagined There is no way to object, so naturally he can only marry his niece obediently.Once you have said it, it will definitely not work if you don¡¯t agree.  "Okay, since Zanpu and Mrs. Tai intend to make it happen, I have no objection to the truth!" Liang Yimi gritted his teeth and agreed, thinking to himself: I gave in on this matter, so Tubo should have something to say about the other matter!  Sure enough, Dong Xiang smiled and said: "Okay, from now on you and I will be in-laws. Liang Guoxiang, please prepare for the polo match. I hope that on the day of Mrs. Tai's birthday, you can see the wonderful performance of Xixia." (To be continued

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 251: Another Village

    In the hotel, Zhe Wenxin learned the good news brought by Lin Zhao, and her knot was completely untied.  Once you feel relaxed, your body will naturally recover quickly. With the doctor's careful conditioning and the power of medicine and stone, most of your body will soon recover.  "I didn't expect you to be in such good physical condition and recover quickly?" In the garden, Lin Zhao looked at Orifumi Xin who was basking in the sun and smiled.  Zhe Wenxin has recovered to 70% to 80%. Because of his special status, under Lin Zhao's reminder, he has resumed his former men's attire and is still a graceful noble man.  "Thank you!" Zhe Wenxin's gratitude was definitely from the bottom of her heart. Firstly, she was thanking Lin Zhao for saving her own life, and at the same time, it was equivalent to saving their Zhe family.  "The gap of two thousand horses, once the Privy Council notices it, but there is no reasonable explanation, it is self-evident what the consequences will be."  Lin Zhao's move was undoubtedly a great kindness to the Fuzhou Zhe family.  It stands to reason that gratitude should be expressed grandly, but Orifumi could not say any other "affectionate" words. The word "thank you" is simple and unpretentious, but it is her most sincere expression.  As for material or other gratitude, I don¡¯t have much at this moment. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t give anything else except to express my gratitude ¡°You¡¯re welcome!¡± Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: ¡°Ali Gu and Sunan Party are already preparing for the expedition.  When the time comes, send your people to take over. Be careful after entering the Song Dynasty. " "Yes, yes!" Zhe Wenxin also knew that this was not only about the Zhe family themselves, but also Lin Zhao's.  safety.  Speaking of which, Zhe Wenxin was really moved. Lin Zhao helping them to break up their family was actually an extremely risky act.  "What are you doing? Playing polo?" Zhewen Xin saw from a distance.  In a huge field in the center of the courtyard.  Many soldiers of the Forbidden Army of the Song Dynasty are practicing polo!  Lin Zhao sighed: "Oh. It's so troublesome to mention this matter. On the birthday of Mrs. Tubo Qiao, there will be a polo match. Unfortunatelythe soldiers are not very skilled in this, and they are afraid that they will have to be watched at the wrong time.  It's a joke. "It's okay to lose to others, but losing to the Xixia people is really hard to swallow, and Lin Zhao deeply regrets it.  "Polo match?" Zhe Wenxin originally thought it was just the soldiers of the Song Army having nothing to do.  It was just a joke, but I didn't expect it to be a competition that related to the country's face.  "That's right!" Lin Zhao said solemnly: "At Dong Xiang's welcome banquet that day, I refuted Liang Yi's face, and he was very dissatisfied. The assassination the day before yesterday was probably what he was targeting me for  There is no conclusion yet, and I don¡¯t know how the Tubo people will explain it to me But on this polo field, I need to compete with the Xixia people, but the current situation, alas! " Lin Zhao is really helpless now, with the skills of the Song Dynasty Forbidden Army.  limited.  It is simply impossible to improve too much in a short period of time.  But Zhe Wenxin, who was standing beside him, chuckled and said, "Don't worry. The Song Dynasty may not lose to Xixia by then, and it's unknown whether Mrs. Qiao will be a blockbuster on her birthday." "Huh? What do you mean?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised.  , but also some surprises.  Zhewenxin said calmly: "Polo was introduced to the Central Plains from Tubo and became even more popular in the northwest. Because of the lack of horses in the Song Dynasty, polo gradually declined and Cuju became more popular. But in the northwest, especially the Western Army  Among them, polo is still quite popular." After finishing speaking, he winked at Lin Zhao.  "You mean" Lin Zhao seemed to understand something.  Zhe Wenxin smiled and said: "Emperor Taizong introduced polo to the Central Plains in the Tang Dynasty. One of the important purposes was to train cavalry. Fuzhou has retained this tradition for hundreds of years." "So, you are saying" Lin Zhao would now  I already fully understood it, and it can be said that I was surprised and delighted.  Orifumi Xin nodded and said: "Yes, these retinues following me are all soldiers of the Western Army, and they are all first-class polo (polo) masters, including myself of course" "That's good, that's good.  , There is really no way out of the mountains and rivers, and there is a bright future in another village!" Lin Zhao was pleasantly surprised. When he was in trouble, he didn't expect that Zhe Wenxin could help solve this problem.  Before this, there was absolutely no possibility of victory, but now, with the help of Ori Wenxin and Fuzhou soldiers, the chances of winning this polo match will undoubtedly be greatly increased.  The most important thing is that the Xixia people, especially Liang Yimi himself, until now, are not aware of such major changes in the Song Dynasty polo team, and it is inevitable that they will underestimate the enemy.  When the time comes to catch them by surprise and attack them off guard, they will definitely be caught off guard.  There is no evidence for the assassination, and we cannot directly conflict with it, so we have to endure it for the time being.  But it doesn't mean that Lin Zhao can swallow this breath. He must have a good exchange with Liang Yimi on the polo field and thank him for his "love" "There is no way out after mountains and rivers, but there is another village with dark flowers and bright flowers." Zhe Wenxin said lowly.  Read it aloud and look at Lin?, and praised: "Such a wonderful poem, I didn't expect Dr. Lin's literary talent to be so good." Lin Zhao smiled and said, "The nonsense I'm talking about is just about the polo match. I'm afraid I'm going to trouble you." "  Don't worry, Achang and the others are all masters, and the Fuzhou Juju masters may not be the opponents of the Xixia people." Zhe Wenxin was very confident about this.  "Thank you very much. I will make arrangements immediately. From now on, you will be the coach of the Song Dynasty Polo Team!" Lin Zhao was in a really good mood at this moment.  "No, these are all things we should do." Lin Zhao was so kind to the Zhe family, and Zhe Wenxin always suffered from not having the opportunity to repay.  If I can help with the polo match, I'll be happy to do it as a courtesy.  Zhewenxin said: "But Achang and the others alone can do it, but I think it's best for you, Dr. Lin, to also play. When the time comes, you will bring unexpected results, and you will surely amaze everyone with your skills, and add glory to the Song Dynasty."  " "Me? My skills are really" Lin Zhao has participated in polo training recently, but his skills are still relatively average.  "It doesn't matter. In addition to the skills of the polo game, the mount is also very important. Your white horse is a first-class horse, and it will definitely contribute to your success." Zhe Wenxin hesitated for a moment, and then said  : "As for ball skills, II can teach you" "In that case, I will give it a try!" Lin Zhao smiled and had a beautiful girl to teach him.  Learning polo must be a very happy thing.  Zhe Wenxin also smiled shyly.  There is a hint of shyness on her pretty face.  It should be a happy thing to be able to fight alongside him!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After a polo match, Lin Zhao was sweating profusely. As soon as he walked off the polo field, someone came to report: "Mr. Zhong, Tubo praises you."  General invitation! ¡± Dong Xiang¡¯s invitation?  Lin Zhao's heart moved, thinking that there must be some progress in the assassination case.  Progress?  Lin Zhao smiled jokingly, it must be Dong Fei's strategy.  The matter itself is unsolvable.  It can only be a compromise after the game.  Compromise is also possible, but it depends on what conditions Tubo or Xixia offer. Lin Zhao will wait and see.  Arriving at the Tubo Palace, Lin Zhao clearly noticed that Dong Zhan looked a little tired and not as energetic as before.  This is the first time I have seen Dong Xiang after the assassination. I think he must have been very busy these days.  "Envoy Lin, how have you been resting these past few days?" Dong Xiang asked with a smile, appearing very cordial.  "Lao Zanpu cares. Everything is fine!" However, when answering, Lin Zhao had a gloomy look on his face.  Not a shred of excitement in sight.  Seeing this, Dong Fei asked in a deep voice: "The whole Tibetan people are deeply sorry for the assassination of your envoy in Qingtang City, and please forgive me, Ambassador Lin!" "Zanpu does not need to apologize. This is Xiaoxiao's doing and has nothing to do with Tubo!"  Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice: "I heard that General Qingyi and Guizhang were responsible for investigating this matter. I wonder if there are any results?" "Envoy Lin, don't be anxious. Guizhang is fully investigating, but there is no progress yet. There is still no progress."  Please forgive me." Dong Fei changed the subject and said, "I invited Envoy Lin to come here today because I want to talk to you about the Tea Horse Road." Lin Zhao felt that it was impossible to investigate the case.  improvement.  Dong Xiang is good at twisting and turning, good!  Since you want to avoid offending both sides and have both sides, you will naturally have to pay a higher price.  "Okay, I wonder how Zanpu is thinking about it?" Lin Zhao was very considerate.  Dong Xiang said with a smile: "I have thought about it carefully. The Tea Horse Road is beneficial to both Tibet and the Song Dynasty. It is better to implement it as soon as possible." If he wanted the Song Dynasty to calm down, Dong Xiang would naturally have to relax on some things.  But it's so simple to just agree to the tea horse road proposal, it seemshow could the Song Dynasty's pursuit be so low?  "Okay, but what does Zan Pu think of this? Do you have anything to add?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice. He wanted to know what Dong Fei's conditions were.  Dong Zhan now fully understood that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty was absolutely right to send Lin Zhaolai. Although he was young, he was a rare talent.  He does things step by step, with good reason and evidence, and his courage and strategy are extraordinary.  The most rare thing is to be able to stay calm.  To be honest, Dong Xiang was a little worried before, whether Lin Zhao would lose his temper and directly lead people to find Liang Yi's bad luck.  If the envoys of the Song Dynasty and the Xixia Dynasty fought in Qingtang City, something big would happen and Tubo would lose face.  The most important thing is that if Lin Zhao is really so reckless, then the Song Dynasty's greatest advantage and initiative will be completely lost.  Only now did Dong Xiang understand that from beginning to end??My worries are unnecessary.  Lin Zhao is much more rational than he thought. Even if his life safety is threatened, such as an assassination, he is calm and unhurried.  Calmly and calmly, seek the most advantageous solution and strive for greater benefits for yourself.  What a talent!  It would be great if Lin Bubi could be like this!  Dong Felt sighed in his heart, this will always be a luxury hope.  The current situation, on the other hand, has forced Liang Yimi to agree to let Lin Bubi marry the princesses of Xixia and Uighur at the same time.  But Tubo's benefits from it were very limited. What should it do now to appease the Song envoy?  Dong Xiang couldn¡¯t help but feel a little dizzy!  The negotiations are still going on, and Lin Zhao is quietly waiting for a reply.  Dong Xiang pondered for a long time and said in a deep voice: "In order to show apology and respect to the Song Dynasty, Tubo gives an additional five thousand war horses to the Song Dynasty every year. I wonder what Ambassador Lin wants?" Five thousand war horses?  The number seems small, but it is only 5,000 horses per year. For the Song Dynasty, which was short of horses, it was already a large sum of money.  As for the reason why Zhewenxin asked to buy two thousand horses, it was because he planned to bargain.  During the real deal, the number of horses will also be discounted.  What's more, there are long-distance transportation, and casualties and losses along the way are inevitable.  In the end, Ali Gu agreed so readily because he was coerced by Lin Zhao.  In the end, even if two thousand war horses are really prepared, they will probably have to be transported in batches.  Therefore, Dong Xiang¡¯s five thousand horses per year is reasonable and is already a lot.  Lin Zhao thought for a while and said: "How about this? How about the Song Dynasty giving an extra five thousand kilograms of tea to Tubo every year?" Uh Dong Xiang knew very well that it was impossible for Lin Zhao to backtrack at this time, and what he said was completely ironic.  .  There are already five thousand horses, and he is still not satisfied "Envoy Lin is really polite. You don't need the tea. Just buy it as needed. If there are too many, it will be a waste." Dong Xiang declined with a smile, and then said:  "As for the war horses, five thousand seems a bit small. How about adding three thousand more, for a total of eight thousand?" Eight thousand horses is definitely a lot, but Lin Zhao seems to be dissatisfied.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "How about this, if we can collect ten thousand horses, the Song Dynasty can buy them with money and goods?" Uh Dong Felt was completely helpless. He didn't expect that Lin Zhao had such a big appetite.  Anyway, the matter has come to this, if two thousand horses can appease the Song Dynasty, it is naturally the best.  This matter has already made people very anxious, and Dong Zhan really doesn¡¯t want to continue to be entangled in this matter.  Dong Xiang said helplessly: "Envoy Lin was joking, let's do this. Tubo will donate 10,000 war horses to the Song Dynasty for five consecutive years, and stop after five years" Fifty thousand horses is already Dong Xiang's limit, and time can't  Longer!  The northwest was originally a situation where the three powers were in conflict. If too many horses were supplied to the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty's military strength would expand, which would very likely break this balance, and it might not be of any benefit to Tibet.  "Thank you Zanpu, we will discuss it in five years!" Lin Zhao was very satisfied with this result.  While talking and laughing, 50,000 war horses were obtained. This would be a good supplement to the cavalry of the Song Dynasty, and the combat effectiveness would also increase a lot.  As for time, five years is enough Lin Zhao vaguely remembered that there seemed to be a war between the Song Dynasty and Tubo during the reign of Song Shenzong.  I think this is about the same time period. I don¡¯t know how the relationship between the two countries will be in five years.  There are 50,000 war horses first, not to mention that there are horses exchanged between Chama Road and Mutual City. Maybe they will rely on these war horses in the future.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Zanpu, fifty thousand horses in five years, guaranteed quality and quantity!" Dong Xiang smiled and said: "That's natural! Then Ambassador Lin should go back and have a good rest first. As for other things"  "Okay, thank you Zamp. The most important thing for us now is the polo match. As for the other things we can't take care of it!" The implication is naturally clear!  When the game is over and the goal is achieved, the assassination is a thing of the past.  It's just that some words cannot be put on the table and can only be expressed in such an obscure way.  Dong Xiang smiled softly and couldn't help but feel a little heartache when he thought of those 50,000 war horses.  It's all Liang Yi's fault. It seems that we have to ask Xixia for more dowry to make up for the loss (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 252: War in Qingzhou

    During the period when Lin Zhao was on his mission to Hehuang and Tubo, many things happened in the Song Dynasty.  The Green Crops Law and other new laws and regulations were implemented nationwide, but they also encountered resistance and opposition from many important figures.  For example, in Qingzhou on Jingdong Road, half a year after the implementation of the Green Crops Law, the governor Ouyang Xiu decisively ordered that the Green Crops Law would no longer be implemented in the second half of the year.  Ouyang Xiu's influence in the scholars and officialdom of the Song Dynasty is self-evident. You must know that he was the examiner of the famous Dragon and Tiger Ranking in the second year of Jiayou.  Many young leaders in the Song Dynasty and many officials at all levels can be said to be his disciples.  Furthermore, the leader of the ancient prose movement was a role model for scholars in the Song Dynasty. His every move attracted much attention and had a huge impact.  After Ouyang Xiu expressed his stance on the Green Seeds Law, opposition to the Green Seeds Law arose again in both the government and the public. For a time, Wang Anshi was under great pressure and even more angry.  However, Ouyang Xiude was highly respected, and there was nothing Wang Anshi could do!  This was just the beginning. Then Fan Chunren, the son of Zhongfan Zhongyan, became restless again and came out to oppose the Qingmiao Law.  Fan Chunren had already written a letter to object before, and his words were very clever, but he was suppressed by Emperor Zhao Xu. This time he made a high-profile objection.  In view of Fan Zhongyan¡¯s reputation and contribution to the Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhao Xu did not have the same understanding of him.  Fan Chunren was also given a high-ranking local official position in order to transfer him away from Bianjing. It was also a deal to imply that he should keep silent.  But Fan Chunren didn¡¯t give any face at all. After becoming Chengdu¡¯s transfer envoy, he immediately declared that no new law could be implemented within his jurisdiction.  The transfer envoy is a senior official responsible for local finance.  Fan Chunren governed almost the entire Sichuan and Shu regions.  Such a move.  The impact is naturally much greater.  The actions of these two people.  Undoubtedly, this gave Wang Anshi a huge obstacle, and it was an even greater blow to Xining's new law.  Emperor Zhao Xu was also helpless, but he had become accustomed to blows and his mentality was relatively stable.  Just when he was about to intervene, war smoke broke out in the northwest, forcing him to divert his attention In mid-August, Xixia invaded Huanqing Road.  History records that in August of the third year of Xining.  When the Xia people invaded Dashun City, they learned that Li Fugui of Qingzhou used strategic strategies to entrust Li Xin with the Huanqing Road. Liu Fu was patrolled on Qingzhou East Road and Zhong Yong was imprisoned. He went to battle and was defeated with a small number of soldiers.  Li Fugui claimed that his subordinates had violated his temperance and killed Li Xin and Liu Fu, and Zhong Yong was also imprisoned.  This incident immediately caused an uproar in the Song Dynasty.  The first is to denounce Xixia. After all, good relations between the Song Dynasty and Xixia have just been restored.  Li Bingchang of Xixia had just surrendered to the Song Dynasty and accepted the canonization of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, and the mutual trading market in the border areas had only recently resumed.  At this time, Xixia unexpectedly invaded the border area. Where did this put the Song Dynasty¡¯s face?  It¡¯s obviously a face-to-face approach.  What they do behind the scenes is very abominable.  What's more, Xixia is still at this sensitive time.  What kind of marriage is there with Hehuang and Tubo? You have ulterior motives!  The monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty were very dissatisfied with this. Logically speaking, they should attack Xixia. If it had been in the past, the clamor would have been louder.  But this time, except for a few others, there was almost no sound in the Great Song Dynasty hall, and the ministers were unanimously silent There is no other reason, summer fear, it is not wrong at all!  Before the crusade, the Northwest Frontier Army was already fighting a counterattack, but the situation was far from satisfactory.  Qingzhou Li Fugui's counterattack failed. The Song Dynasty monarchs and ministers only felt that their faces were even more shameless, and their confidence was also greatly dampened.  After all, Li Fugui and Zhong Yong are both famous, and Huanqing Road seems to be elite border guards!  As a result, the attention of the officials of the Song Dynasty changed and turned to their responsibilities.  Especially when you fail, you need a reasonable explanation. That is to say, you have to find someone to take responsibility and give an explanation to the world.  So, according to Li Fugui, these generals who disobeyed orders were pushed to the forefront and became the culprits.  Li Xin and Liu Fu deserved death, and even members of the famous Qingjian City Zhong family in the Western Army were involved.  Zhong Yong, the fourth son of Zhong Shiheng, a famous general in the Northern Song Dynasty, served as a prisoner under Li Fugui's account.  After the news of the defeat came out, Li Fugui was imprisoned. If not for his special background, Li Fugui would have to take into account the influence of the Zhong family. I am afraid that Zhong Yong would have been just like the other two brothers and followed Emperor Renzong underground.  But it doesn¡¯t matter. Li Fugui couldn¡¯t kill Zhong Yong, but it would be a different matter after he reported it to the court.  Emperor Zhao Xu Longyan was furious, and the accusations from the officials were even more intense, with a strong tendency to chant the words "No killing" and then quicken it.  Fortunately, at this time, a piece of news came.  ¡°Claims that Chung Yong and others may be unjustly accused, Gyeongju¡±The defeat was due to Li Fugui himself underestimating the enemy and attacking rashly.  After his defeat, he framed others in order to shirk responsibility.  When the news reached Bianjing, there was an uproar! ????????? Is this just the quibbles of the defeated generals?  Or was Li Fugui deceiving his superiors and deceiving his subordinates, and framed others?  There were divergent opinions for a while, and it was difficult to reach a conclusion.  This matter has attracted widespread attention, in addition to the Northwest War and the special identities of Li Fugui and Zhong Yong.  It was also because of Li Fugui's relationship with Wang Anshi, the prime minister of the dynasty.  The two have known each other since their early years, and they have a close friendship almost because they are close friends.  Li Fugui was able to get along well in the Northwest Army. To a certain extent, it had something to do with Wang Xianggong's support and care.  Wang Anshi has long wanted to regain the northwest, so it is not surprising that he has people he knows well in the army, and even close confidants.  Li Fugui, who has a close relationship with him, naturally became the best choice.  ¡°I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because he has a backer, so Li Fugui is particularly arrogant and proud.  Or because he has a close relationship with his husband, he is constantly suspected and criticized Maybe it is groundless, or maybe there is no smoke without fire.  In short, it is reasonable for such a big thing to happen in the northwest to cause suspicion and discussion from all parties.  What is the real situation?  This is the issue that everyone is most concerned about.  There are different opinions and suspicions, so it is better to conduct a direct investigation.  Originally, Shaanxi Xuanfu envoy Han Jiang was the most suitable person to investigate. His position and level were undoubtedly the most suitable. After all, the incident occurred on Shaanxi No. 4 Road.  "However, the relationship between the Han Jiang brothers and Wang Anshi is relatively close, so it is inevitable that they will be biased and unconvincing."  At the same time, Zhao Xu seemed a little worried, especially when it came to major military matters.  After much thought, I still need to send a confidant to understand the situation But who should I send?  Zhao Xu thought for a long time, and when his eyes finally fell on the northwest map, an idea suddenly flashed in his mind.  Isn¡¯t Lin Zhao in the northwest?  According to time, it would be time to return from Hehuang Tubo.  It should be okay to ask him to take a trip to Huanqing Road and learn about the situation secretly.  Zhao Xu thought for a moment and wrote down an imperial edict Looking at the river's first turn in the northwest, Zhao Xu's eyes were full of expectation and he murmured to himself: "I don't know how the situation is in Hehuang as an envoy?  Will you bring me any surprises? " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chai Minyan and the eldest princess Zhao Fukang were walking in the palace and overheard the chamberlain mention: Northwest  problem occurs.  Hearing the word "Northwest", Chai Minyan suddenly became a little nervous.  Zhao Fukang just smiled when he saw this. She was someone who had experienced this and fully understood Chai Minyan's mentality.  How could the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, who had just begun to fall in love, be able to hide her from her?  Recently, Zhao Fukang¡¯s condition has gotten much better and his mood has gradually become brighter.  It has gone from a place where the oil has run out and the lamp has dried up, and there are gradually beginning to show signs of recovery.  A big reason may be Chai Minyan¡¯s ignorant emotions.  Zhao Fukang seemed to see his own shadow in her.  At the same time, a lot of emotions were transferred to Chai Minyan, hoping that she would be happy While blessing her, my mood began to gradually improve Chai Minyan was therefore regarded as a guest of honor by the Empress Dowager, who could enter and leave the palace at will, and was treated well  ¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve already inquired about it. It was Xixia who was in trouble, and he is still in Tubo!¡± Zhao Fukang laughed, both as a joke and as a comfort.  "Oh!" Chai Minyan nodded lightly and said nothing.  Zhao Fukang said again: "Also, I asked by the way. He will be here in about a month." "Oh!" Chai Minyan had a slight shyness in his expression, but there was also a sense of longing in his eyes.  and concern.  "Minyan, if you really like it, when he comes back, I can help you propose marriage?" Zhao Fukang said with a smile: "If that doesn't work, how about asking the Empress (the Empress Dowager) to propose marriage for you?" "Princess" Chai Minyan said this  This time I was really a little shy.  At this point, Zhao Fukang asked softly, "By the way, what is Lin Zhao's background? Where is he from? Is there anyone else in the family?" Chai Minyan obviously misunderstood Zhao Fukang's household registration-checking style and thought he was a princess.  Next, he would ask about his birth date and so on. His pretty face turned red immediately and he shook his head repeatedly Zhao Fukang smiled and said, "Don't misunderstand me. I always felt that Lin Zhao looked familiar, but I couldn't remember it. A few days ago  I wondered if I had seen an elder who looked similar to him, so I asked this question." Chai Minyan pondered for a moment and said, "He seems to be from Jiangning. His parents have been gone since he was a child.  He was raised as a book boy in the Meng family at first, and later became a child.Today's achievements" Recently, whenever she has time out of the palace, Chai Minyan will always go to see Mu Sihong. They have become close friends, and Lin Zhao is naturally the topic they talk about the most. These things, Chai Minyan is all about  I learned from Mu Sihong that her parents died early? Princess Zhao Fukang of Jiangning lowered her head and thought as she walked.  . But why does it feel so familiar? There is also a lingering feeling of intimacy, which makes Zhao Fukang very curious and puzzled. Unexpectedly, he turned a corner and kept thinking about it.  Someone came towards me, interrupting Zhao Fukang's vague thoughts (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 253 Who is talking about me?

    "My nephew has met my aunt!" Zhao Fukang took a closer look and saw that the person facing him was Qi Wang Zhao Hao!  Yingzong Zhao Zongshi passed to Emperor Renzong, and he was Zhao Fukang's biological brother, and Zhao Hao was her biological nephew.  "It's Zhong Ming, you scared me!" Zhao Fukang smiled slightly, pretending to be a little unhappy, but he was still very kind.  The Empress Dowager Cao didn't like Song Yingzong and Gao Taotao for some reasons.  Perhaps because of the ancestral relationship, the two brothers Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao were pretty good to each other. Zhao Fukang was also very familiar with them, and their relationship was relatively good.  Zhao Hao apologized repeatedly: "I'm sorry, aunt, it was my nephew who was reckless!" "Yes, look at you, my majestic prince, you should pay more attention to your appearance and behavior in such a turbulent situation!" Zhao Fukang and his aunt scolded him.  , Zhao Hao can only be obedient.  Zhao Hao nodded repeatedly: "My aunt taught me that I have to go to see the empress now, so I am walking a little hastily" As he spoke, his eyes slanted over, intentionally or unintentionally, and fell on Chai Minyan on the side.  "What are you looking at?" Zhao Fukang also noticed something strange.  Zhao Hao then said seriously: "Is this Miss Chai? Is she the one who takes care of my aunt?" This man was obviously a drunkard and was not interested in drinking. He stared at Chai Minyan without looking away for a moment.  .  "Yes, Min Yan's medical skills are good and he is very considerate!" Zhao Fukang seemed to have noticed something, but there were some words that were hard to say.  "My nephew is really happy to see that my aunt is in good health. I really want to thank Miss Chai." Zhao Hao took the opportunity to express his gratitude and took another step forward.  "His Royal Highness King Qi said something serious, no need to be polite. It is my honor to nurse the eldest princess' body!" Naturally, Chai Minyan clearly felt Zhao Hao's strangeness.  I felt slightly uncomfortable.  It's just out of dignity that I responded indifferently!  Zhao Hao seemed to want to say something else but Zhao Fukang couldn't see it anymore and said: "Okay, Minyan still wants to take a walk with me. Don't you want to see your mother? Go quickly and don't let her wait.  I'm in a hurry!" "Yes, I'll take my leave now. I'll say hello to my aunt when I get the chance!" Zhao Hao said reluctantly and left, not forgetting to look at Chai Minyan before leaving.  Zhao Fukang looked at Zhao Hao's retreating back and whispered: "Minyan, this is already the third time. It seems that my nephew is interested in you!" "Your Highness, please don't joke" Chai Minyan said this  The reaction was very cold. It wasn't that she didn't know Zhao Hao's thoughts, but she already had her own heart. Naturally, she wouldn't treat other men with pretentious words. Instead, she was more disgusted.  "Okay!" Zhao Fukang nodded and said, "I know what you mean. Although Zhong Ming is my nephew, I will not mess with things. Your happiness is the most important" "Thank you, Princess Chengcheng!" for Zhao Fukang's maintenance.  Chai Minyan is still very grateful.  "Oh, what if he asks the Queen Mother (Empress Dowager Gao Taotao) to come forward?" Zhao Fukang seemed to be talking to himself, seeming a little worried, and then shook his head and said: "Don't worry, it's okay, the Queen Mother is still here!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Along the way, Zhao Hao was still thinking about that beautiful face and graceful figure.  It¡¯s a pity that Zhao Hao has never seen a beauty smile at him. Zhao Hao is a little disappointed, a little regretful, and also a little resentful.  The resentment is not against Chai Minyan, but against Lin Zhao!  On Chinese Valentine's Day, by the Jinming Pond, Lin Zhao's poem "Magpie Bridge Immortal" stole the limelight and seemed to win the hearts of beauties.  The combination of old and new grudges made Zhao Hao more and more angry, and at the same time a little jealous It seemed impossible to impress Chai Meiren's peace of mind head-on, so he had to think of other extraordinary ways When Zhao Hao was thinking about it  , have arrived at the gate of Baoci Palace Think about how good it was before living in the palace, being favored by the Queen Mother, and having an extremely noble status.  But after being punched by Lin Zhao two years ago, not only did he not receive comfort and care, but he was also kicked out of the palace Although this was unkind to the emperor's eldest brother, it was also thanks to Lin Zhao. Thinking of it,  Here, Zhao Hao felt even worse, and the hatred in his heart became even stronger.  "Zhong Ming, you're here!" Gao Taotao still doted on his second son as always, but due to the fear of his eldest son, he had to restrain himself somewhat.  "My queen has always been in good health!" Zhao Hao has always been a good boy in front of Gao Taotao.  Zhao Hao's younger sister, Princess Shu, smiled and said: "I want to tell my second brother some good news Your Majesty is very kind, and she is looking for a candidate for the princess for you" Princess?  Speaking of which, Zhao Hao has indeed reached the age to get married, but&nbsp; Zhao Hao said in a deep voice: "My Lady, please don't be anxious about this matter" "You are not young anymore. You should have gotten married long ago. We can't delay it any longer." There was doting and urgency in Gao Taotao's words.  Zhao Hao's expression was coy, without any excitement Princess Shu was a very smart person, and she soon discovered the strangeness of her second brother, and said with a smile: "My dear, it's not that my second brother doesn't want to get married, but that he doesn't want you to give in."  He is looking for someone, and he must have someone in mind" "Oh? Which girl is she from? Let me tell you," Gao Taotao is very interested. If it is the daughter of the right family, his son will really like it.  She won't mind if something good happens.  Zhao Hao hesitated for a long time before hesitatingly said: "Chai Minyan, the niece of Chongyi Gong" Her?  When Gao Taotao heard this name, his expression was obviously stagnant, and there seemed to be a hint of interest and slight displeasure between his eyebrows.  Zhao Hao is the second son of the emperor. Although the marriage is not as solemn as setting up a palace, it must not be hasty.  It is certain that he is a good match, and Chongyi Gong's niece is barely qualified.  But with this surname, the Chai family belongs to the royal family of the previous dynasty and has been in ruins for hundreds of years.  It doesn't seem so appropriate to let a princess of the former dynasty who lost her country become Princess Qi!  Furthermore, Gao Taotao also saw the situation in Jinmingchi with his own eyes.  In my heart, I still have some opinions about Chai Minyan who stole the limelight from her daughter, so I was a little unhappy.  "Zhong Ming, isn't another daughter good? Why does it have to be her?" Gao Taotao's tone was obviously lower.  Zhao Hao shook his head and said: "Mother, this girl is special and extraordinary. I really like her, and I hope my mother will do it" Gao Taotao absolutely doted on his second son, so he couldn't help Zhao Hao's soft membrane and hard foam. After a long time,  Finally he relented and said, "Okay, how about I let my mother think about it first and then make a decision?" "Okay!" Seeing his mother relenting, Zhao Hao knew that there was great hope. If he continued to work hard later, he would definitely be able to make a decision.  "If mother asks in person, can the Chai family refuse to agree?"  The most beautiful woman in Bianjing is still mine after all.  In fact, Zhao Hao himself couldn¡¯t explain clearly.  The reason why I like Chai Minyan is because of comparison, or because of other reasons such as occupation and jealousy.  ¡°All in all, he should be very happy to marry Chai Minyan.  Of course, whether this kind of happiness is the happiness of embracing a beautiful woman, or the happiness of satisfying vanity due to the blow to Lin Zhao, maybe he himself can¡¯t tell clearly ~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lu Huiqing returned to the house and saw her younger brother Lu Heqing sitting slumped on a chair, silent.  "What's wrong?" Lu Huiqing asked softly.  Lu Heqing then sighed: "Brother, Lin Zhao arrived in Hehuang successfully. Our plan failed" "Can the news be accurately disclosed to Hezhou?" Lu Huiqing's eyes also flashed with disappointment, and he immediately asked.  "Through their people in Fengxiang, they have already revealed it to Xiang Xiang and his son, but they are very disappointing." Lu Heqing hated iron and steel and said: "Lin Zhao also passed by Hezhou, but I didn't expect Xiang Xiang to turn a blind eye.  , his son Mu Zheng even had a drink with Lin Zhao" "Really?" Lu Huiqing sneered, also very disappointed.  When Lin Zhao set out, they started this plan of killing people with a borrowed knife.  Taking advantage of the conflict between Hezhou and Hehuang, and wanting to use the hands of the Tubo people in Hezhou to deal with Lin Zhao, it would be best to kill him But the result was obviously disappointing to them.  Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "Forget it, the matter has come to this, there is nothing to say, but the opportunity is not gone In Qingzhou Li Fugui's case, it seems that the officials intend to involve Lin Zhao. This is a very difficult matter, and he may not  We can do it properly. Let's take a good look and make him pay the price this time" "Yes!" When Lu Heqing nodded, he murmured to himself: "Guan, why did Lin Zhao go after Li Fugui?  What about the case with Zhong Yong? " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are really a lot of people talking about Lin Zhao today!  In the city of Hangzhou, Gu Yuelun yawned and said, "Sister Ruoying, the work is finally over." "Yes, the work is finally over!" Meng Ruoying also sighed, feeling much more relaxed.  Starting from planting cotton, to picking and purchasing, and then to production, it is really a labor-intensive task.  Now, each piece has been made of cotton and cotton cloth, and they are all first-class goods.  Gu Yuelun said: "Sister Meng Ruoying, it's time for us to go to Bianjing this time!" "Well, it's almost time. He must be back from his mission to Tibet soon." Meng RuoyingYing thought for a moment and said, "Let's deal with the aftermath in Hangzhou first, then go back to Jiangning for a short stay, and then go to Bianjing just in time!" "Yeah!" Gu Yuelun was very satisfied with this proposal.  "I don't know if he is okay in Tubo" Meng Ruoying looked at the northwest sky leisurely, her eyes full of concern.  At this moment, Lin Zhao, who was far away in the northwest, did not know that so many people were thinking about him. He was concentrating on a major event.  Mrs. Qiao¡¯s birthday is here, and so is the day of the polo match!  Success or failure depends on this!  Fortunately, with the presence of Zhe Wenxin and the Fuzhou retinue, Lin Zhao was somewhat relieved and was now on his way to the palace.  He didn¡¯t want to but suddenly sneezed again and again Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but wonder: "Who is talking about me like this?" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 254: Showing Weakness to the Enemy

    August 29th, Mrs. Qiao¡¯s birthday!  The weather in Hehuang has been very good this year. Even though autumn has already entered, it is still relatively warm and sunny.  The birthday banquet was held in the main hall of the Tubo Palace. Outside the main hall was a large square, which has been transformed into a polo field, where a wonderful game will be staged later.  Mrs. Qiao, dressed in fine clothes, appeared in the main hall accompanied by her son Dong Felt.  Dignified and noble, graceful and amiable, in the land of Hehuang, it is self-evident that the mother has a high status in the world.  Envoys from various countries also took their seats one after another, and there was no dispute about the seating arrangement this time.  With the recent series of events, it is clear how biased Tubo¡¯s attitude is.  What's more, for such an important occasion today, there must be no mistakes in etiquette.  Liang Yimi¡¯s assassination was a mistake, and he fell into an embarrassing situation, so that he lost confidence in many things and did not dare to argue anymore. Now he has kept a low profile.  What¡¯s more, today¡¯s focus is on the polo match. Liang Yimi is already prepared to defeat the Song Dynasty, so he doesn¡¯t care about other trivial matters at all.  So Lin Zhao represented the emperor of the Song Dynasty and sat calmly on the throne, which demonstrated the status and influence of the Song Dynasty and also brought the relationship between the Song Dynasty and Tubo closer.  Immediately, Mrs. Qiao went to the palace to accept the congratulations from envoys from various countries.  Lin Zhao was the first to stand up and read out the imperial edict from the Song Dynasty emperor to celebrate his birthday, and then said loudly: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager has asked this envoy to greet Mrs. Taiyuan." Mrs. Qiao also accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty as Mrs. Taiyuan.  However, because she is the mother of the leader of Tubo in Hehuang, she has a special status.  More noble.  It cannot be taken lightly. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Mrs. Qiao and Dong Zhan had to stand up to accept greetings and sincerely express their gratitude.  Lin Zhao¡¯s move undoubtedly emphasized the supreme status of the Song Dynasty and the special existence of the Celestial Kingdom.  Many small states and tribes in the Western Regions present, even Tubo and Xixia, were shocked by the momentum and influence of the Song Dynasty.  Mrs. Qiao said respectfully: "Thank you, the Queen Mother. I am deeply grateful for the Queen Mother's greetings. Please convey my thanks to the envoy. Thank you for your kindness." "Yes, Madam, you are very polite!" Lin Zhao replied politely.  Immediately, Lin Zhao presented another birthday gift prepared by the Song Dynasty. The gifts he had given out before were just a trivial matter and were no longer important after the tea horse race was confirmed.  This time is the real deal, your eyes are full of exquisite silks, porcelain, jades, and handicrafts.  In particular, a red coral shows the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. Not only is the abundance of materials, it also reflects the Song Dynasty's love for Tibet, which is amazing.  Compared with the Song Dynasty.  The gifts from other countries seemed to be unremarkable, and some were even unavailable.  Originally, Xixia Liang Yi was full of confidence.  Giving Mrs. Qiao a granddaughter-in-law can be said to be an absolute gift.  But now Dong Zang immediately announced at the birthday ceremony that his son Lin Bubi would marry Princess Jinshan and Princess Uighur of Xixia, which caused quite a sensation.  Seeing her grandson bringing his two granddaughter-in-laws to celebrate his birthday, Mrs. Qiao smiled from ear to ear and was very happy.  But at the same time, the crowd was also searching for traces of Ali's bones. The old lady was very special, and she loved her adopted grandson even more than her direct grandson.  When the small states and tribes present saw this situation, they all knew what was going on.  ??Through marriage, Hehuang and Tubo have created a very strong relationship network in the northwest. Not to mention alliances with Xixia and Uighurs, they have at least formed a stable relationship.  ¡°At least for some time in the future, it will still be able to maintain its strength and maintain its dominance in the Hehuang Plateau and the northwest area.  There were some small tribes that were about to make a move, but when they saw this scene, they all wisely gave up their evil thoughts.  When Lin Zhao saw this scene, he secretly smiled in his heart: Dong Xiang is really a good calculator. Not only does he have the right and left sides, he is simply in-laws all over the world!  ¡°It¡¯s just that everyone wants to win over, no one wants to offend anyone, and they want to take advantage of everything. Such actions are also very dangerous and will definitely not be a good thing over time As for Liang Yimi, one of the parties involved in the incident, he should have been the big winner.  But at this moment, the smile on Liang Yimi's face was a little forced and a little stiff.  "Congratulations, Prime Minister Liang!" How could Lin Zhao let go of the opportunity to add insult to injury?  Seeing this, he smiled jokingly at Liang Yimi. While congratulating him, he also left a little ridicule The expression on Liang Yimi's face became even stiffer. Thinking about it carefully, even though he had stolen the chicken, he could not lose the rice.  But Liang Yi's face darkened, and he thought to himself: Why are you so arrogant? I'll try to make you look good later After congratulating you on your birthday, that'sThe highlight of the day is the polo performance.  ¡°It is nominally a performance to celebrate Mrs. Qiao¡¯s birthday, but everyone knows what¡¯s going on inside.  To be honest, Dong Xiang really regretted it at this moment.  If I had known that things would develop into this situation, I would have held a polo match.  Originally, I wanted to take this opportunity to let Xixia regain face, but now Because of Liang Yimi's reckless impulse, all the beautiful designs have been destroyed. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Especially after the assassination incident, now is undoubtedly the time when it is most necessary to protect the face of the Song Dynasty, but today's polo match No one expected that the situation would change so quickly!     well!  I'm sorry, Lin Zhao, it's up to you today, I can only do my best.  Dong Xiang and many others predicted that the Song Dynasty would definitely lose today.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everyone came to the stadium outside the main hall. The tall stands have been set up, and the teams from various countries have also prepared them.  Prepare.  When Lin Zhao walked to the area where Song Dynasty was, Zhe Wenxin came up to him from a distance.  "How are you preparing?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  Zhe Wenxin smiled and said: "It's all done. I'm sure there will be no problem. At least I can be on par with them, catch them by surprise and attack them unprepared!" Lin Zhao pondered slightly and said with a smile: "That's it. I want to completely defeat the Xixia people. I thought  In addition to the head-to-head competition on the field, you also need to use some strategy! "Although Zhe Wenxin and the soldiers of the Western Army from Fuzhou have joined, Lin Zhao still has some reservations. No one can predict the outcome before the game.  .  Today's game is extraordinary, not only must we win, but we must win beautifully.  It's not that Lin Zhao doesn't believe in the strength of Orifumi and the others, but that he wants as many guarantees of victory as possible.  "Strategy?" Zhe Wenxin was a little surprised and looked at Lin Zhao curiously.  Figure out his intentions.  "Yes, it does have to be unexpected, but to what extent does it need to be unexpected? It's up to us to control it ourselves, right?" Lin Zhao then whispered a few words in her ear, Zhe Wenxin listened, his eyes and expressions gradually  There has been a change.  In addition to what Lin Zhao said, there was also the strong manly breath blowing on his ears and cheeks, itching, and his heart moved lightly like a dragonfly touching water Lin Zhao saw that Zhewenxin's expression was strange,  Thinking that she didn't understand her intention, she explained: "Our opponent is Xixia. It doesn't matter whether Tubo wins or loses As long as we win well later, who will care about the failure in the front? On the contrary, we still admire us. I am convinced.  Didn¡¯t you say you want to surprise everyone? How about we completely surprise them today?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I understand what you mean!¡± Zhe Wenxin is the seventh girl of the Fuzhou Zhe family.  His little ears are wet and his eyes are wet, and his military strategy is naturally good.  Lin Zhao only mentioned it briefly, and he understood everything.  "Liang Yimi, just wait, the show is about to begin!" Lin Zhao smiled softly, subconsciously grabbed Zhe Wenxin's hand, and walked to the side of the field together The gentle movement in the beauty's heart was originally just like a dragonfly's drop of water,  At this time, there were ripples in circles, and my heart was swaying, which could not calm down for a long time.  When we arrived at the playing field, there were already many people surrounding us. It was obvious that everyone was looking forward to it. It was an unprecedented event.  Polo is originally popular in Tubo, partly because of the attractions of the participating teams.  Today¡¯s participants are Song Dynasty, Tubo, Xixia and Uighur. It is a four-nation invitational tournament.  As for the competition system, the opponents are determined by drawing lots, and there are a total of four games.  There will be two confrontational matches first. The two winning teams will compete for the championship and runner-up, while the remaining two teams will compete for third and fourth place.  The results of the draw came out. The Song Dynasty faced Tubo first, and Xixia faced the Uighurs.  Such results are both accidental and have traces of artificial arrangements.  Polo is a traditional sport in Tubo. It has a long history and rich experience. As the originator, its strength is self-evident.  It would be difficult for the Song Dynasty team to defeat Tubo. This is a result that everyone can predict. The only difference lies in how they lost and the size of the gap.  At this point, the first game doesn't seem to have much to watch.  The Tubo people over there were already making preparations. Qingyi Jieguizhang was sent to investigate the assassination of the Song envoy, but the result was quickly dropped.  The last small tribe was regarded as a scapegoat, claiming that it had offended Tianyan and deliberately provoked discord between Tibet and the Song Dynasty.  Using this as an excuse, Dong Felt wiped out him with lightning speed, which was an explanation to the Song Dynasty and everyone.  FinishedAfterwards, Qingyi Jieguizhang returned to his original position and became the polo coach and team leader again.  At this moment, the team was ready. He personally led the team and appeared on the field with the players on horseback.  It is not difficult for Tubo to defeat the Song Dynasty in Hehuang, but how to win needs to be measured.  Zan Pu was very specific about this. Although Qingyi Jie Gui Zhang did not like this approach, he knew that Zan Pu also had difficulties regarding state affairs and diplomacy, and some matters still had to be handled flexibly, so he readily agreed.  The Song Dynasty was also ready. A team composed of the Forbidden Army and the Fuzhou Zhejia Army came on the field, led by Achang.  Lin Zhao and Zhewenxin remained unmoved and walked towards the auditorium "Will it work?" Zhewenxin looked at the horses lined up on the field and asked softly.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Then it depends on Achang and his team's acting skills? Of course, we have to work hard on our performance." "Don't worry, they are all good soldiers. They will definitely obey the orders if they are trying to lure the enemy into deep defeat.  , and it is well executed." Zhewen Xin is very confident in his followers.  ¡°That¡¯s good, let¡¯s wait and see the good show!¡± Lin Zhao smiled softly, sat back in his seat, and the game officially began.  While he is an audience member, he must also shoulder the responsibility of an actor.  As expected, polo was introduced from Tubo, and its skills were naturally superior.  The Hehuang Tubo team performed exceptionally well as soon as they took the field.  I saw horses coming and going on the field, and polo balls flying in the air, exceptionally skillful and smooth.  The moving clouds and flowing water seem to be an unusual performance by the Tubo people.  A moment later, several points were scored in a row, and bursts of cheers erupted in the field.  Among them, the Xixia people and the Tubo people themselves are the most vocal. The Xixia people are completely gloating about others' misfortune.  As for the other Tubo people, their ideas were not so far-reaching, and they did not take into account diplomatic issues. They were purely instinctive excitement.  On the other hand, the polo team of the Song Dynasty could control the horses well, and they looked orderly, and they seemed to be fighting desperately.  But there are very few opportunities to steal the ball.  Even when attacking with the ball, they will soon be counterattacked by Tubo, and they seem to be directly defeated by Tubo.  No matter in terms of performance or score, how can the word "miserable" be so bad?  It's simply miserable.  Under the successive defeats and Tubo's continuous attacks, the confidence and enthusiasm of the Song Dynasty players soon seemed to be dampened, and the ineffective fighting gradually slowed down.  In the end, there was no confidence at all, and the enthusiasm of the entire team dropped sharply It wasn't until Lin Zhao stood on the side of the court and shouted that there was some improvement, but the effect was very little, there was no improvement at all!  The situation on the court was still one-sided. The Song Dynasty was falling behind more and more, and the players became more and more listless. In the end, it was more like giving up. The scene was quite embarrassing.  Lin Zhao stood at the competition venue, his face becoming increasingly gloomy.  The Tubo people who were cheering loudly seemed to have noticed something strange, and with Zamp's hint, their voices gradually lowered and became silent.  Only the Xixia people¡¯s shouts remained the same, which was particularly harsh on the court.  Liang Yimi looked at Lin Zhao from a distance, his eyes full of ridicule and gloating.  "I didn't expect the people of the Song Dynasty to be so vulnerable. No wonder they were defeated in Qingzhou, hum! This is just the beginning, the excitement is yet to come" A sneer appeared at the corner of Liang Yi's mouth, his eyes were extremely cold, and he was slightly proud.  .  Lin Zhao seemed to turn a blind eye, but the shouts on the sidelines became more and more urgent, and his face became more and more gloomy. It was obvious that he was extremely dissatisfied and disappointed.  Dong Xiang, who was sitting in the main seat, looked at such a scene and his face began to darken. How could this happen?  Didn't you already tell Qingyi to get rid of Guizhang?  How could there be such a big score?  Could it be that the people of the Song Dynasty were so vulnerable?  If the Song Dynasty is embarrassed, Tubo will also be disgraced, alas!  The situation suddenly became awkward. What should I do?  Dong Fei regretted this hasty decision more and more.  ¡°Don¡¯t be impatient!¡± Mrs. Qiao was particularly calm And Qing Yijie Guizhang, who was present, also gradually showed a confused look (To be continued)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 255, Wait and See

    The first game is over, and the result is reasonable, but unexpected.  The Song Dynasty lost, which was the result that everyone had foreseen.  But the score was a bit exaggerated. Three to nineteen, the Song Dynasty suffered a disastrous defeat.  Even the three goals that were scored were barely scored because the Tubo people were careless or deliberately let go.  The people of the Song Dynasty were defeated, and they were defeated miserably!  It is really embarrassing for a huge country to suffer such a disastrous defeat!  When the players came off the court, Lin Zhao's face was gloomy and he almost cursed.  In the eyes of outsiders, it just looks like the anger after failure!  But on the other side of the venue, Qingyi Jiegui Zhang had a look of suspicion on his face.  A person who can remain calm and composed even after being assassinated would become so angry and lose his temper because of a failure in a game?  There is also the situation on the field just now. As a participant, after experiencing it personally, he knows better than anyone else what happened just now.  Before the game, Zan Pu Dong Zang had already told him that he would deliberately let the people of the Song Dynasty get into trouble on the field.  It's not that he deliberately lost to the Song Dynasty people.  This is contrary to common sense and will inevitably arouse suspicion from outsiders. It will also make others think that Hehuang and Tubo are afraid of the Song Dynasty and are using this method to please the Song Dynasty.  So we still have to win, but the score difference cannot be too big.  It is best to create a feeling of narrow victory, to show the strength of the Song Dynasty team to a certain extent, and not to embarrass the Song Dynasty.  In the match just now, the Tubo players did exactly that, playing only a little more than half of their usual strength.  But despite this, the Song Dynasty was still defeated miserably, and the defeat was somewhat disastrous.  This surprised Qingyi Jiegui Zhang.  Is it possible that the strength of the Song Dynasty people was so poor?  Nope!  Actually in the game.  The people of the Song Dynasty obviously had many opportunities.  But the Song Dynasty asked for help or turned a blind eye.  Either he was a little passive and slacked off, which seemed to be intentional.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang saw Langzhong Lin who was performing well from a distance, and couldn't help but twitching the corner of his mouth, as if he understood a little bit.  If this is the case, then the next game is really exciting to watch.  Dong Zhan, who was sitting on the throne, was a little worried at first, but after being reminded by Mrs. Qiao, he also noticed something strange.  Then calm down.  Looking forward to the following games.  Next is the game between Xixia and Uighurs. It was originally a very suspenseful and very anticipated game.  There is no other reason. The Xixia Dangxiang people and the Uighurs are both masters on horseback, and their polo skills are self-evident.  Moreover, they still have a feud with each other, and they must compete even on the field.  It can be predicted that in the future, when Princess Jinshan and Princess Yingjiemou marry to Hehuang and Tubo and serve the same husband, the competition for favor will inevitably be fierce But the result seems to be a little disappointing.  The game was not as exciting as expected.  Uighur took the initiative from the start and took a slight lead.  The Xixia people are not discouraged.  Immediately catch up, with a strong tendency to recover the score and overtake.  But strangely enough, the Xixia people never overtook the lead, and were always just a little bit behind until the end of the game.  In the end, Xixia fell slightly behind by a small score and lost to the Uighurs!  Regarding this result, Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi was not angry at all, but was very satisfied.  If not, how could we have the opportunity to have fun with people from the Song Dynasty?  How come you have the opportunity to torture them?  There were many people present, such as Dong Zang, Mrs. Qiao, Duoji, Qingyi Jieguizhang, and Lin Zhao, who were all clearly aware of Liang Yimi's intentions.  In this way, a battle between the Song Dynasty and Xixia was inevitable in order to compete for the third or fourth place.  Xixia definitely wanted to take advantage of this to almost humiliate the Song Dynasty, and many people foresaw a tragic result.  Aligu felt a little depressed, and he was sure that the Song Dynasty would definitely lose.  In this matter, he will eventually lose to Lin Bubi. Although he sympathizes with Lin Zhao and wants to deal with him, there is nothing he can do at this moment.  Now it¡¯s up to him to do his best. Just don¡¯t fail like he did just now!  At this moment, this is Ali Gu¡¯s only wish!  But there are also some people who are waiting and watching, full of expectations!  Over there, the Xixia people were already making preparations. Here, Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin also put on their clothes, and Xiao Bailong had already been led over.  Everyone looked at the area where the Song Dynasty team was in surprise, and asked in surprise: "Song's envoy Lin Zhao is going to play in person?" Mrs. Qiao smiled and said: "Maybe this envoy Lin is a polo master" The old birthday star's age  Although he is older, his vision is deeper and more vicious than that of young people!  Dong Zang's expression changed, he heard the hidden meaning, and began to look forward to it.  His eyes fell on Lin Zhao who was making preparations.I am confused, Lin Zhao, what exactly do you want to do?  Lin Zhao actually wants to play in person?  Liang Yimi was slightly surprised, but soon felt relieved.  So what if you show up in person?  The overall level of the players in the Song Dynasty is there. The match against the Tubo people just now has proved it. Do you still expect you to turn the tide on your own?  Are you kidding me?  Liang Yimi didn't take Lin Zhao seriously from beginning to end. At the same time, he also realized that this was an excellent opportunity. Taking advantage of the team's preparations, he stepped forward and whispered: "In addition to leading the score later, we will also  Yes On the court, there are bound to be accidents, you" "Yes!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here Lin Zhao and Zhewen  The core is ready!  Lin Zhao has a handsome appearance, and Xiao Bailong is a first-class horse. The famous horse and handsome man have a unique style. They immediately become the focus of the field and attract people's attention.  Ori Wenxin is dressed in men's clothing. She is an outstanding beauty to begin with, but now she is even more handsome and handsome.  Riding on a horse, he looks heroic and graceful.  A pair of beautiful people appeared on the field, complementing each other and immediately attracted everyone's attention.  At least the style of the Song Dynasty team is unique and difficult to compare.  "What does it matter if you are good-looking? You need to be able to show your true qualities on the court!" Liang Yimi snorted, obviously very unconvinced.  On the main seat, Mrs. Qiao looked at her from a distance and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, he is really handsome, young and promising, and he is a talented person!" "Indeed!" "We'll see, I always think this game will be exciting!  "Ms. Qiao's assertion made Dong Xiang even more interested.  There was a sound of gongs over there, the players from both sides entered the field, and the game was about to begin!  At this time of the polo match, ten players from each side took the field and hit the ball with wooden sticks.  It¡¯s not easy to play polo well!  This is different from Cuju on flat ground, or football in later generations!  Cuju is played on flat ground and requires flexibility on both feet. This is the most important thing.  Even in the competition, looking at the six directions, it is still as if walking on flat ground, just know what you are doing.  But polo is completely different.  First of all, polo requires riding a horse, and the requirements for mounts are timely and strict.  It must be a good horse that is flexible, quick to respond, and has long horsepower.  And the most important point is the cooperation between the horse and its owner.  You must know that a polo match is like a battlefield, and the situation changes rapidly.  The mount must obey the owner's orders, run and stop in time, or turn.  To put it bluntly, the highest state should be the unity of man and horse.  Regarding the mount, there is no problem with that.  It is entirely possible to select more than a dozen suitable war horses from the hundreds of war horses in the Forbidden Army.  Especially the little white dragon that Lin Zhao sits on is one of the best in the world. He has become close to Lin Zhao in the past two years.  There is no problem in cooperating.  The horse is one thing, but the people playing polo are even more critical.  The first thing is riding skills. Polo is a sport on horseback, so you need to have good horse control skills.  Otherwise, how to run around on the field?  What about hitting the ball for offense, and retreating for defense?  Lin Zhao is very lucky that he practiced diligently in Liaodong and on this trip to the west, otherwise he would not even be qualified to play in the game at this moment.  Not only that, but the physical strength and agility of the team members are also crucial.  Otherwise, it would be impossible to survive a very intense competition.  On the field, the situation changes rapidly.  It requires every team member to be highly focused and responsive.  Determine the opponent's intentions immediately, discover and control the position of the polo, and make a reasonable response.  All in all, this is definitely a very difficult sport.  In the beginning, it was just a project for the cavalry to entertain themselves.  Later it was discovered that it was a good way to practice riding skills and the mutual cooperation between cavalry.  Therefore, introducing it into the army is definitely a wise move.  It¡¯s a pity that the Song Dynasty was born with a shortage of horses, so this sport could not be continued and popularized well.  Otherwise, the physical fitness of the people of the Song Dynasty and the combat effectiveness of the cavalry would definitely be able to improve several levels.  If there is an opportunity in the future, we must promote polo in the Central Plains!  This is Lin Zhao's little wish.  But at this moment, I was so nervous that I had no intention of paying attention to anything else.  Lin Zhao, Orifumi Xin, and the other eight team members have put all their attention on the field.  Lin Zhao turned around and looked at Orifumi Xin beside him. There was encouragement in his eyes, and it was also a communication of established tactics.  Zhe Wenxin rides alongside Lin Zhao, and it is undoubtedly a very happy thing to be able to fight side by side with them.  Today, she will do her best to win with him "Come on!" Lin Zhao shouted to the team members around him, "Then he picked up his batting stick and rode into the playing field.  At this moment, everyone was watching the field intently.  Su An and the remaining Song Army officers looked at Lin Zhao's back and cheered silently in their hearts.  Doctor Lin is fighting for the Song Dynasty and the dignity of the Song army. Everyone looks nervous and waits and sees.  Mrs. Qiao and Dong Zhan looked at the polo field with solemn faces, looking forward to the next game.  Liang Yimi, who was on the side, still had the same proud expression on his face. He glanced at Lin Zhao jokingly and said disdainfully: "No matter how you pretend, you will still lose after all. You will look good later!"  At this scene, I couldn't help but shake my head slightly: "In the current situation, it's hard to say who will lose and who will win?" All I can say is, wait and see!  The atmosphere on the field was unprecedentedly solemn. With another gong sound, the game officially began (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 256: Strange, unexpected

    In the Tubo Palace and on the polo field, the gong is ringing to start the game!  Although it is only a competition between the third and fourth places, because the protagonists of the competition are the Song Dynasty and Xixia, two powerful countries, they are quick enemies, so it attracts special attention.  At the same time, this game also has extra political significance, and the attention is even higher.  From the beginning, everyone was staring at the center of the field, watching the performance of the two teams.  Judging from the situation of the previous two games, although Xixia lost to the Uighurs, they lost by a very small score, and their skills are obvious to all.  To be honest, if the Xixia people had gone all out just now, they might have been able to win.  No matter what, no one dares to look down upon them at this moment.  But the people of the Song Dynasty were very disappointed. In the battle with Tubo just now, they were defeated miserably.  Not to mention the score of 3 to 19, the key is the performance of the Song Dynasty players, which was barely decent at the beginning.  Later, it was simply an incompetent performance, without any passion or activity.  Many spectators were disappointed with the Song Dynasty polo team, and they all agreed that such a performance was difficult to match that of a great country.  For a time, there were constant voices of matching and questioning, and the pressure on the Song Dynasty polo team doubled.  For this reason, most people in Guanzhong identified it in the competition between Xixia and Song Dynasty.  There is no suspense about the victory of the Xixia people. The only difference is the score and whether the Song Dynasty will replicate the embarrassing defeat just now!  Liang Yimi was very interested and looking forward to such a result.  I don¡¯t know whether it was victory that went to his head, or hatred that blinded his eyes.  From the beginning, he determined that Xixia would be the winner.  He will be the one who laughs last.  They didn't take the Song Dynasty team seriously at all.  He even used his brains.  Want to take advantage of the opportunity to do evil things But there are also people with other mentality and other opinions. We will wait and see the outcome of the game.  The gong rings and the game begins!  Everyone¡¯s nerves were tense, and they all focused on the twenty knights on the field.  The football uniforms of the Song Dynasty were fiery red, which is consistent with the saying that the emperor of the Zhao family acted with fire and virtue.  On the field, like a red cloud, it looks particularly eye-catching.  His bearing and style are also extraordinary.  ??Especially Lin Zhao, with his handsome face, coupled with the clothes, and the horse and horse under his crotch, he is absolutely majestic and has a unique style.  In this game, the Xixia people kicked off the ball first. After watching the match between the Song Dynasty and Tubo, the Xixia polo players did not pay attention to their opponents at all.  Conceit and underestimation of the enemy even exceeded that of their country partner Liang Yimi, so they did not pay enough attention from the beginning.  After he opened his mouth, he felt a little at his will.  Thinking that no matter what he did, the Song Dynasty would be defeated miserably.  achieved a major victory.  On the other hand, although the matter explained by the State Council is feasible, it is definitely risky.  The most important thing is how to implement it. If the traces are too obvious, they will definitely be seen.  It's best to take advantage of the situation and seize the opportunity during the fight to be surprised and succeed.  So Xixia¡¯s team members were a little absent-minded, at least not focused.  At the same time, he passed the ball more rashly directly and attacked the Song Dynasty goal.  Originally thought it would be an unstoppable march, even the resistance of the Song Dynasty was unable to withstand their crazy attack.  But it happened unexpectedly!  When he just started passing the ball, he was immediately intercepted by the Song Dynasty people.     what's the situation?  The Song Dynasty actually stole the ball from Xixia people?  Is this too unexpected?  The first highlight of this game appeared, and everyone around Guanzhong was a little surprised.  But most of them didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that maybe it was an accident, or maybe it was just a blind cat encountering a dead mouse, and it was just good luck!  After all, the game has just begun. The result of the game cannot be determined by luck. Strength must speak for itself at all times!  But what happened next changed their minds.  The Xixia people rushed forward very rashly, originally thinking of taking advantage of the opportunity to give the Song Dynasty a decisive blow as soon as possible.  As a result, it was intercepted midway. Most importantly, the Song Dynasty people immediately launched a counterattack.  The reaction speed and effective organization are very different from the time when they faced Hehuang and Tubo just now.  The speed, the accuracy of the pass, and the tacit understanding of cooperation are beyond words.  The Xixia people were still in an offensive posture and had no time to return to defense.  Even if they had the intention, it was too late to organize a defense. More importantly, they were still a little confused and did not react at all.  Ever since, the backcourt of the Xixia people has almost become a one-sided performance of the Song Dynasty!  The wooden stick was struck out suddenly, and the solid polo flew up and passed to Lin Zhao's side.  Lin Zhao then struck again.?, the polo passed over a Xixia player and landed in front of Zhewen Xin before he could block it.  The heroic girl reacted extremely quickly. She hit the stick and the polo hit Xixia's goal!  The ball is scored!  With ultra-fast reaction speed, effective counterattacks, and perfect coordination with each other, Song Dynasty took the lead and scored a point, winning the game off to a good start.  Dong Xiang on the throne showed a surprised look, while Mrs. Qiao had a smile on her face, as if everything was expected.  "Did you see it? I told you that this Ambassador Lin might be a polo master and the fair young man next to him are all masters, not just polo masters!" Mrs. Qiao  It seemed like he was mumbling to himself or admonishing his son.  Dong Felt looked at the situation in the field in surprise, looked at Lin Zhao quietly, and re-examined the young Song envoy.  Dong Xiang thought he already understood him, but now he found that he was far from enough.  It seems that every time you look at him, you can find new highlights in him.  Lin Zhao, this young man is really special!  A smile appeared on Qingyi Jieguizhang's lips, as expected.  How could the Song Dynasty admit defeat so easily?  Surprise is my specialty as an envoy of the Song Dynasty!  Fortunately, his performance was so good that he almost deceived himself and almost everyone.  At least he deceived the Xixia people and Liang Yimi, that was enough.  Then the next game will naturally be more exciting, and Qingyi Yuguizhang is even more looking forward to it!  Ali Gu was a little surprised, but there was not much joy on his face.  He thought this was just a coincidence, after all, where was the strength of the Song Dynasty.  This is just the beginning. A good start does not mean a good result The most shocked person must be Liang Yimi. How could such a situation happen?  The moment he saw the Song Dynasty score, Liang Yimi thought his eyes were dazzled. After rubbing it and writing it down, he was convinced that the Song Dynasty had indeed scored the first goal.     what happened?  how can that be possible?  The Song Dynasty's poor ball skills This was a coincidence. Liang Yimi didn't know whether he was comforting himself or had other ideas when he made this determination.  It¡¯s just the beginning, the final result is what matters, let¡¯s see who can have the last laugh!  Liang Yimi is very confident in the strength of the Xixia team and firmly believes that they can win.  Therefore, he didn't care about his initial strength. On the contrary, because he lost the jackpot, he felt that even if he won, it seemed a little imperfect But he gradually realized that he seemed to have thought wrong!  On the court, Song Dynasty¡¯s first goal had a great impact.  First of all, it is a great encouragement to the Song Dynasty players, letting them know that as long as they cooperate well and work hard, they can win.  At the same time, it changed the rhythm on the field, which was very detrimental to the Xixia people!  The Xixia people did not react at all to the sudden blow.  Lin Zhao and Zhewenxin looked at each other, and while celebrating and encouraging each other, they started the next strategy!  At the moment when the Xixia people were stunned, the Song Dynasty launched a second attack and scored another goal with lightning speed.  Thunderous cheers suddenly erupted around the stadium, especially from the Song Dynasty. The soldiers watching the battle were extremely excited.  The Tubo people who were watching were also amazed. They had always had a good attitude towards the Song Dynasty, so they were very proud of it.  This was undoubtedly the greatest and best encouragement to the Song Dynasty team members, so they all mustered up the courage to give it a try.  The rhythm of the Xixia players was completely disrupted, and they had no time to react and adjust.  In this gap, the Song Dynasty people seized the opportunity and scored one after another By the time they fully reacted, the score had become five to zero!  The Song Dynasty people led by five points, but the Xixia people still had zero points and no goals.  He didn't even have the chance to touch the polo a few times. It was more like a foil. The scene was completely performed by people from the Song Dynasty This scene happened again!  After the Song Dynasty people experienced it once, they copied it on the Xixia people!  Maybe before that, the first and second goals were considered accidental, then the third, fourth and now fifth.  The views of these people began to change. Maybe the Song Dynasty team really showed its power and won.  Just like Ali Gu, this time he has changed his attitude!  If the current momentum continues, the victory of the Song Dynasty is inevitable.  Mrs. Qiao, Dong Xiang and Qingyi Jie Guizhang all smiled, even though they had expected it before.  But when it happened, I couldn't help but be a little shocked!  The Song Dynasty team performed really well!  At the same time, they also understood what the competition between the Song Dynasty and Tubo was about just now.  Looking at LinThe eyes in her eyes are a little more appreciative and exclamatory!  Many people feel that this is no longer a game, but more like a war!  The Song Dynasty, and their commander Lin Zhao, performed very wonderfully in it!  ¡° If you want to say that you are depressed, it must be Liang Yimi!  He never expected that this would happen in an instant.  At the opening moment, the situation was one-sided. The Song Dynasty had a good start, while Xixia was on the verge of a disastrous defeat.  Although the guessing game has just started and it is still going on later, Liang Yimi can no longer sit still.  At the same time, I feel that such a result is a great shame and simply unacceptable.  He has no time to think about what is going on. If defeat is turned into victory, victory is the key!  Of course, this may be a luxury hope, but Liang Yimi decided to give it a try!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 257: Pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger

    On the court, the game continues!  The Song Dynasty temporarily led with a five-to-zero advantage, and the unexpected situation immediately attracted everyone's attention.  An upset, an absolute upset!  In competition, in addition to strength, momentum and confidence are also important.  The players of the Song Dynasty will be full of momentum and confidence, and they will feel like a fish in water on the court, and their performance will be doubled.  Xixia was completely confused in the initial stage of the game.  After losing five points in a row, when I woke up, I was inevitably a little surprised and a little anxious.  What's even worse is that their defeat caused dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister Liang Yimi.  At this moment, Liang Xiangguo was standing on the edge of the court shouting loudly, asking his players to immediately prepare for a counterattack and turn defeat into victory.  Seeing this scene, Qingyi Jie Guizhang couldn't help but shake his head slightly.  Although Liang Yimi was the Prime Minister, he was a bit frivolous after all. At least in terms of calmness, he was far behind Lin Zhao.  In a polo match, rhythm and mentality are very important. Xixia's tactics were disrupted and the rhythm was messed up.  At this time, Liang Yimi was so urging and too eager for quick success, which would only make the team members more anxious and confused.  As expected, when the Xixia team members heard Liang Yimi¡¯s shouts and scoldings, they were very anxious and immediately began to counterattack.  Quan Rang forgot to be calm and composed, and forgot to organize a rhythmic counterattack.  They were confident that they could win based on their skills. They believed that their skills were far superior to those of the Song Dynasty, but this was not the case at all.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out of the blue, everyone in the audience also clearly noticed that in this game, the Song Dynasty people's skills have greatly improved, compared with before.  They are completely different.  Speaking of exaggeration.  Not even much worse than the Tubo people.  Moreover, this time the mental outlook and enthusiasm have also changed greatly, and the fighting is much stronger.  So many people are secretly thinking that if the Song Dynasty people went all out just now, they may not be the opponents of the Tubo people.  At least the score difference won't be too big, so it's still an honor to lose.  Many wise people have already figured out that this is the strategy of the Song Dynasty people.  Mrs. Qiao repeatedly praised: "This son is extraordinary. He deliberately shows weakness and lures the enemy deeper. He makes the Xixia people arrogant and careless. Then he catches them by surprise and attacks them unprepared. It's rare that he can keep his composure and can pretend to be dozens of people."  "So realistic." "Yeah, he almost fooled everyone!" Dong Xiang felt a little ashamed. If his mother hadn't reminded him, he might have been fooled.  Mrs. Qiao continued: "Be careful of this person. He has such ambition at such a young age, and his military strategy is superior to others. Ali Gu and Lin Bu are both inferior to each other. I am afraid that only Qingyi Jie Guizhang can compete with him."  Let¡¯s compete!¡± This is a good thing to say.  Among the Tubo generals, military strategy.  Qingyi Jiegui Zhang is undoubtedly the best.  Relatively speaking, the two sons are worse Dong Felt's heart moved. The mother arranged Ali's bones in the front. What kind of mentality is this?  Mrs. Qiao said leisurely: "Before your death, your father specifically warned that although he wanted to be friendly with the Song Dynasty, he could not fully trust the Song people. Their army was always threatening Xihe and Huangshui If there was no Xixia, what would happen?  I wonder if the Song Dynasty has any plans. ""I heard that the emperors of the Central Plains are most willing to expand their territories" Mrs. Qiao paused, looked at the sky, and said this, the worry behind her words could not be clearer.  Dong Xiang was deeply convinced and nodded lightly.  Mrs. Qiao still seemed a little worried, and said, "Be careful with this person. If the Song army marches westward, they must choose a general who is familiar with Hehuang. Who do you think he will be?" Ah!  Dong Xiang was immediately shocked, his eyes fell on the court and locked tightly on Lin Zhao.  "Don't look at him young. He has a long future. It's always good to nip problems in the bud!" Mrs. Qiao said, "Qingyi's ghost seal is good. You should train him well" "Yes!" Dong Xiang understood what his mother meant and gently  nod.  "And" Mrs. Qiao hesitated for a moment, then said hesitantly: "Hezhou is the gateway to Hehuang. If necessaryif necessary, the grudges with Xiang Xiang can be put aside first" Dong Xiang has some problems  Shocked, I didn¡¯t expect my mother to say such a thing!  You know, Li Lizun's daughter had suffered many injustices back then, and the one who hated the mother and son the most was undoubtedly Mrs. Qiao.  But she is now willing to let go of the matter. In addition to gradually starting to look at it, I am afraid it is more because of the pressure of the situation.  Is Hehuang and Tubo so dangerous?  Dong Xiang felt a little panicked in his heart, and kept questioning himself, trying to get an answer "Yes!" After a long time, Dong Xiang nodded slightly, remembering that Mu Zheng, the son of Blind Xiang, seemed to be a talent.  In this case, let Qingyi get in touch with Guizhang sometime. I think it will be easier for young people to communicate with each other!  On the sidelines of the competition, Qing Yi and Gui Zhang were the first to notice something strange and enjoyed the show.At this time, I was also secretly frightened.  He was arrogant, yet humble and gentle. He admired and admired Envoy Lin a lot, but at the same time, he subconsciously regarded him as a rival.  Ali Gu was completely in shock. He finally reacted, but it was a little late.  It turns out that all this is Lin Zhao's plan, how terrible!  They all agreed that Lin Zhao was a terrible enemy.  Why does Mrs. Qiao want to mention Dong Xiang?  Ali Gu was farsighted on this point and held a similar view.  No, this Lin Zhao cannot stay for a long time. If necessary But with the previous assassination incident, it is no longer possible to assassinate him again!  "Learning from the past, Ali Gu has recognized that if the Song envoy really died in Hehuang, it would definitely be harmful to Tubo, so he would not do such stupid things again.  Apart from that, what else can be done?  For a moment, Ali Gu was clueless.  When his eyes fell on the Song Dynasty players on the field, there was a little anger in Ali Gu's eyes, a kind of anger at being deceived!  Those two thousand horses seemed to be completely manipulated by Lin Zhao!  After Zhe Wenxin played in the game, Ali Gu was even more sure that Lin Zhao and Lin had joined forces to sing a double act, cheating him out of his injuries, or blackmailing two thousand horses!  Ali Gu would not have thought of the complicated relationship between Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin, let alone the twists and turns.  He didn't think much about it at all and decided that it was an unscrupulous scam. Otherwise, how could this "Xin Wenzhe" compete on behalf of the Song Dynasty?  So what is his identity?  And what was their reason for purchasing war horses privately?  While Ali Gu was suspicious, he vaguely seemed to have thought of a way! ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Off the court, everyone is thinking a lot, and the fierce competition on the court continues.  Zhe Wenxin turned the horse's head, leaned forward, and the batting stick quickly drew an arc, and the angle was even more perfect.  The Xixia polo player flew under the horse's belly.  As soon as Achang caught the ball, three Xixia players surrounded him, trying to double-team him.  It's a pity that their speed was still a step slower after all. The polo had already made a wonderful trajectory and flew into the distance.  When Lin Zhao lifted the reins, the little white dragon seemed to fully understand his master's thoughts. He kicked back powerfully and jumped very high.  Lin Zhao suddenly swung his batting stick and the polo went straight into the goal.  Not to mention, although the time was short, Lin Zhao¡¯s polo skills were mastered very quickly after Oribumi¡¯s step-by-step instruction.  Coupled with perfect tactics and tacit cooperation, this player will be a star on the court.  After Song Dynasty scored another goal, the score became 11 to 3.  After a long and fierce counterattack, the Xixia people only scored three goals.  The more this happened, the more the Xixia people's remaining patience was worn away. Gradually, they couldn't hold on any longer, and their rhythm became more and more chaotic.  The Song Dynasty players seized this rare opportunity and continued to expand the score.  The little white dragon shuttled on the court. The three Xixia players wanted to double-team, but the horses were far inferior to the little white dragon in terms of speed and quality.  Before they gathered around, the little white dragon had already passed through the gap.  Seeing this situation, the Xixia team members hurriedly stopped the polo from rolling to the ground.  Not wanting to be overtaken by Lin Zhao, the batting stick passed by, and the polo was released steadily. A Fuzhou soldier received the ball and made a beautiful volley pass between the Xixia people.  Orifumi seizes the opportunity, her heroic figure flashes in the air, and scores another goal in an instant.  The score continues to expand!  The cheers at the scene have become accustomed to it, and this game has become a one-sided performance by the people of the Song Dynasty.  Liang Yimi couldn¡¯t sit still. Maybe he couldn¡¯t sit still from the beginning!  By this time, I was already a little angry!  He had already realized belatedly that he had been tricked by Lin Zhao!  Maybe I have realized it a long time ago, but I just don¡¯t want to admit it!  It turns out that Lin Zhao deliberately showed weakness from the beginning, and his fundamental purpose was to pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger.  Deliberately defeated the Tubo people, making everyone think that they were weak, allowing themselves to underestimate the enemy and look down on them.  And now with a sudden burst, a surprise counterattack, he did it.  The result seemed to be exactly what Lin Zhao had expected. The Xixia people were caught off guard and suffered a disastrous defeat!  There were such polo masters in the Song Dynasty?  Liang Yimi was very puzzled by this!  It¡¯s too late to think about these questions at this moment!  The game is only half way through, so there may not be any chance of turning defeat into victory.  What's more, there is another important event!  This is a rare opportunity, and there will inevitably be surprises on the field Liang Yimi looked at the heroic Lin Zhao on the field, and his hatred became even moreIt¡¯s heavy!  So I walked to the side of the field and shouted a few times, which seemed to be cheering, but at the same time it was also a kind of urging!  What outsiders don¡¯t know is that it¡¯s also quite suggestive!  If Lin Zhao is injured at this time, the combat effectiveness and morale of the Song Dynasty team will be hit, and it is not impossible to turn defeat into victory.  Liang Yimi is a good calculator, but as a result, the pressure on the Xixia team members has increased, and they have become more eager for quick success and instant benefits.  It can be said that this meeting is already desperate. The more we try to recover the score, the gap in the score becomes wider and wider.  At this moment, they can no longer control so much, but what the Prime Minister has repeatedly urged is more important.  Ever since, several Xixia players subconsciously clenched their batting sticks!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 258: Be Prepared for Danger in Times of Peace

    Just as Lin Zhao took control of the ball and galloped forward, three Xixia people had already surrounded him.  The batting stick flew towards the polo ball quickly, but the moment it fell, it actually changed direction and headed towards the hooves of the little white dragon's horse.  At the same time, another person, seemingly unintentionally but actually intentionally, aimed his batting stick at Lin Zhao's thigh!  Shameless!  The Xixia people actually performed all kinds of martial arts in full view of the public, and carried out despicable acts such as sneak attacks. It is really outrageous!  Lin Zhao hurriedly picked up the reins. The divine horse was indeed a divine horse. The little white dragon was very smart. He kicked off his hind legs and jumped, already out of the attack range of the Xixia people.  Liang Yi couldn¡¯t help but secretly cried out that it was a pity!  Lin Zhao, who was out of the attacking circle, looked at Liang Yimi outside the arena. His eyes were full of teasing and ridicule, but also a kind of resentment.  I didn¡¯t expect Liang Yimi to be so shameless!  However, three Xixia players had surrounded him just now, and the audience's view was blocked. There was no evidence at all for the two sneak attacks, and there was no way to accuse him.  He could only be as careful as possible. When he and Zhe Wenxin rode the wrong horses, he told him: "Be careful of Xixia people!"  rest assured.  He also detested the despicable and shameless practices of the Xixia people.  The first failure not only did not make the Xixia people give up, but instead intensified their attacks.  And Lin Zhao was not the only target of the attack, Zhewen Xin also became one of the targets.  As the amplitude and frequency increase, viewers with sharp eyes have noticed something strange.  Qing Yi Jie Gui Zhang was immediately startled, what is Liang Yi Mi doing?  Too arrogant.  Also very stupid.  Lin Zhao originally didn¡¯t want to care too much about it.  I thought it was just an angry move by the Xixia team members.  But gradually I discovered that this seemed to be premeditated.  "In this case, if you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust.  So when Xixia asked for help and offended again, Lin Zhao was not polite and swung out the batting stick, hitting Xixia for help directly on the knee.  Lin Zhao has been studying martial arts with Su An for the past two years and has been practicing diligently on weekdays, although he is not a master.  But he is also agile and powerful.  This blow.  The knees of the Xixia players were shattered, and the screamers fell off their horses.  What happened just now is obvious to all. It was the Xixia people who were the first to be rude. This is their own fault!  No one took them seriously, no one sympathized with them, and no one blamed the envoy Lin of the Great Song Dynasty.  Especially on the Tubo side, everyone from Mrs. Qiao, Zan Pu Dong Fei, to Qing Yi Jie Guizhang turned a blind eye and despised Liang Yi Mi's behavior. The dignified Xixia Prime Minister was also disappointing.  It was Lin Zhao.  An immediate counterattack can be said to be a blow to the head.  Very satisfying.  Liang Yimi¡¯s plan failed. Unexpectedly, the people of the Song Dynasty, who always regarded themselves as gentlemen, were so impolite and started to take action.  I wanted to argue vigorously, but then I thought that I was the one who was wrong in the first place. What can I say?  So all of a sudden I lost my confidence!  Qing Yijie Guizhang in the distance couldn't help but shook his head when he saw this, Liang Yimi, you should be lucky. If Song Envoy was really hurt, there would be another uproar today!  The Xixia people¡¯s counterattack plan failed, and the result of the game can also be imagined. In the end, they were defeated 6 to 27!  Although it was a third- and fourth-place match, the Song Dynasty team only achieved third place today, but there is no doubt that this was the most exciting match.  The envoys of the Song Dynasty used their wits to stage a brilliant reversal to lure the enemy deep into the enemy's territory, pretending to be pigs and eating tigers.  When the people of the Song Dynasty came down from the field after winning, they won the applause of the whole audience!  There is also unspoken appreciation and admiration, especially Song Dynasty ambassador Lin Zhao, who is undoubtedly the absolute best player on the field today.  "Xiang Liang, victory or defeat is a common thing in military affairs. Friendship comes first, competition comes second. Don't take it personally!" When he was about to leave, Lin Zhao did not forget to rub salt into the wound and deliberately disgusted Liang Yimi.  "Huh!" Liang Yi buried his face with a gloomy look. This time in Hehuang and Tubo, he was extremely embarrassed. Although all of this was his own fault, it was all thanks to Lin Zhao!  The annoyance in his heart became even stronger. When he heard what Lin said, he immediately smiled and said: "Envoy Lin is right. Victory and defeat are common matters in military affairs. Losing on the court is a trivial matter, but losing on the battlefield is a big deal!"  A smile left a strange expression, which made Lin Zhao feel a little uneasy!  How could Liang Yimi miss such a great opportunity? He immediately said: "Envoy Lin has a lotus tongue. Don't forget to persuade the soldiers on Huanqing Road in your country after returning. The defeat of Dashun City is nothing. It is a common thing for military strategists."  That's all" Lin Zhao's heart skipped a beat, and heWhat happened in the city?  From Liang Yimi's expression and words, we can tell that the war seems to have failed.  Didn¡¯t the war between Song and Xia just stop?  It was fine when it came!  No, at that time Li Fugui and Xixia were in a confrontation in Lanzhou and Gyeongju A confrontation?  Lin Zhao suddenly thought about this. Could it be that a conflict broke out and eventually started a war?  Or failed?  I am on a mission to Hehuang, and I am in Qingtang City, so there is relatively little information!  Lin Zhao felt that something might have happened, but his mood was somewhat affected after his victory, and he walked away quickly.  "What's wrong?" After returning to the camp, Zhe Wenxin clearly noticed that Lin Zhao's expression was different, and asked in a deep voice: "What happened?" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "There may have been an accident on Huanqing Road. Liang Yimi was very worried just now.  "Proud!" "Huanqing Road?" Zhe Wenxin shook his head and said: "It shouldn't be the case. Li Fugui has a strong army and Zhong Yong and others are in charge. The Xixia people should not dare to offend easily!" "Maybe, but it depends on Liang Yi!"  I'm afraid there's something wrong with the proud look!" Lin Zhao sighed lightly!  The troops are strong and the horses are strong, but with a figure like Li Fugui around, just what he does with the horses in the pasture makes people very uneasy.  Zhe Wenxin¡¯s face suddenly turned a little gloomy!  Lin Zhao suddenly remembered that returning to Fuzhou from Hehuang must pass through Huanqing Road. If something happened there, transporting the horses would undoubtedly be a bit troublesome "Don't worry, it's just his words now, let's go first  Confirm the situation. Then think of a solution!" Lin Zhao comforted softly.  "Hmm!" About this.  There is nothing you can do about being anxious.  Orifumi nodded lightly, that's all! ??????????????????????????????????????????????????? It¡¯s inevitable that I feel a little bit anxious about returning home and want to leave as soon as possible!  For Lin Zhao, the mission of this mission has been completed!  ¡°One is the tea horse ceremony and the other is to celebrate Mrs. Qiao¡¯s birthday, both of which have now been completed.  Although it did not completely prevent the marriage between Tubo and Xixia.  But after a series of actions, the harm is no longer as serious as before!  In other words, Xixia lost a princess, but did not gain much!  In fact, if you think about it carefully, the geographical location and basic national policies of Hehuang and Tubo have been determined, and it is impossible to form an alliance with Xixia and have too in-depth cooperation.  The Song Dynasty, on the other hand, gained 50,000 more horses because of Liang Yimi's reckless assassination!  Although there are usually exchanges of war horses, Lin Zhao thought about it.  Dong Fei would definitely have overall control over the number of war horses and would not allow too many war horses to flow into the Song Dynasty.  ??In the final analysis.  In the situation of the three northwest countries, balance is crucial!  ¡° Within five years, it would be best if we could have 100,000 horses.  When the time comes, the more the better, and get as many horses as possible before the relationship with Tibet deteriorates!  At the same time, Lin Zhao thought of one thing. If there is going to be a war between the Song Dynasty and Tubo in the near future, intelligence will be crucial.  ??To prepare for a rainy day, start from now on!  After returning to Bianjing, you must report this matter to Emperor Zhao Xu in time and put it into effect as soon as possible! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out can be the first and second place battle between Tubo and Uighur, but after the excitement just now, everyone's expectations are not very high, and even a little uninterested.  Even if the Uyghurs and Tibetans did offer a wonderful polo match, it would be of no avail. How can the skill of the game compare with the brilliance of intelligence?  The result can be imagined. The Tubo people finally won the championship, which can be regarded as a birthday gift to Mrs. Qiao.  After the game, it¡¯s the banquet!  Lin Zhao used strategy to win and defeated the Xixia people beautifully. He attracted much attention for a while, and at the same time he really won the praise and admiration of some small states and tribes.  Maybe before that, they were afraid of or admired the great Song Dynasty. They heard that the Song Dynasty was rich and prosperous, but it seemed that it was not very strong militarily.  The grassland people have always respected force and worshiped the strong. Lin Zhao's performance today was enough to impress them!  Even the Uighur envoys came specifically to chat with Lin Zhao!  Lin Zhao was naturally happy to see the success and won over him with kind words and bold words.  The Ganzhou Uighurs, located behind Xixia and Hehuang Tubo, had always had tribute exchanges with the Song Dynasty, and had also received canonization from the Song Dynasty.  It's easy to win over them. No matter who you conflict with in the future, it will be very useful!  At the banquet, Lin Zhao toasted to the old birthday star, and Mrs. Qiao smiled and said: "Envoy Lin is indeed young and promising, and he gave the old woman the most wonderful gift today!" "What, madam, you are so complimentary!" Lin Zhao laughed.  In response, Mrs. Qiao's kind and kind eyes seemed to have penetrating power, going straight into the heart, making people very uncomfortable.  &nbsp; Lin Zhao couldn't help but tighten his face. He didn't expect that this old lady was extraordinary. She was so secretive!  Dong Fei also laughed and said: "I didn't expect that Lin Envoy's military strategy and equestrian skills were extraordinary. There are many talents in the Central Plains. It is true!"  Such praise from Zanpu!" Lin Zhao smiled softly, very politely!  Dong Felt shook his head gently, don't be so modest!  If it is true that the Song Dynasty is full of young talents like this, then what's the point?  Subsequently, Lin Zhao asked Dong Xiang to resign. He had been on his mission to Hehuang for more than half a month. After the matter was settled, it was naturally time to leave!  "Ambassador Lin is leaving so soon?" Dong Xiang seemed to be very reluctant to leave, and he kindly asked him to stay!  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "We are honored to be treated so kindly by Zanpu during this period. Hehuang is a good place, and I really wanted to stay for a while. But I have the emperor's mandate, and winter is about to come. Once  The wind and clouds are turbulent, and the wind, rain and snow are about to come. There may be many inconveniences on the road, so I¡¯d better take advantage of the good weather and leave early. Please forgive me. " This is indeed a good reason. It is already September, and the plateau is here.  The weather above could change at any time, so Lin Zhao's worries were completely justified.  "Moreover!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "If we return to Bianjing as early as possible, we can return to His Majesty the Emperor. We can also allow officials from the three provinces and six ministries, as well as various states and counties, to make preparations. We hope that the Tea Horse Road will be ready by the beginning of next spring.  Let's start working!" Lin Zhao looked like he was thinking about you. Dong Xiang couldn't object, so he nodded slightly and said, "In that case, Ambassador Lin is welcome to visit Hehuang again.  I would like to convey my greetings to His Majesty the Emperor!" "Definitely, definitely!" Lin Zhao agreed, and then he had an idea and said: "Zanpu, I also brought some goods this time, why don't we take advantage of the crisp autumn weather.  How about the first transaction? If you think about it, His Majesty the Emperor will be happy, and the ministers of the Song Dynasty will be greatly encouraged, and they will get twice the result with half the effort, right? " In a word, we must fight now!  Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, is indeed taking every step, and the reasons proposed by others seem to be very sufficient, and it is difficult to refuse!  Autumn is the season when horses put on weight and have a ¡°harvest¡±, so there¡¯s no way to turn it down!  Dong Felt smiled helplessly and said: "Okay, then I'll trouble Envoy Lin to bring back five thousand horses first!" "Thank you Zanpu!" Lin Zhao smiled softly, not saying whether these five thousand horses would be enough for the monarchs of the Song Dynasty.  With a smile on his face, he could at least provide a cover for Zhe Wenxin to transport his horse back to the Song Dynasty.  At that time, we will think of a way to communicate with the Privy Council or the Shaanxi/Xi Road, directly allocate the horses to the various routes of the Western Army, and transport the horses to Fuzhou in a grand manner.  As the winning team member, Ori Wenxin also attended the banquet.  After hearing Lin Zhao's request, he had already guessed most of it.  He planned everything for me, this kindness Zhe Wenxin was so moved, I really don't know how to thank Lin Zhao?  Then the banquet ended in a happy and peaceful atmosphere. The only unhappy people were probably Liang Yimi and his entourage.  Lin Zhao took his leave, and Liang Yimi was leaving too!  Firstly, the business has already been done, and secondly, there is no shame in staying in Hehuang. This time it is really embarrassing.  At the same time, he also wanted to rush back as soon as possible. After all, Xixia was fighting the Song Dynasty in Qingzhou.  As the Prime Minister, he naturally needs to rush back to take charge of the overall situation and help his sister, Queen Mother Liang, stabilize the situation!  In view of this, Dong Fei specially sent someone to send the envoys of the two countries off!  What is unexpected is that Dong Zang asked Ali Gu to be buried by Liang Yi; Qing Yi Jie Guizhang was responsible for sending gifts to the Song Dynasty envoys, which could be regarded as a welcome and a send-off, and the etiquette was thorough.  What outsiders don¡¯t know is that Qingyi will not come back for the time being.  He will stay in the east and guard the east gate of Hehuang!  After Liang Yimi learned that Ali¡¯s bones had been sent away, his heart moved. He had been thinking about communicating with this ¡°prince¡±. This time he finally had a chance!  Dong Felt looked at the backs of the envoys from Song and Xia who were gradually going away. He didn¡¯t know why, but he couldn¡¯t calm down for a long time, and he was still a little uneasy!  This year¡¯s autumn in Hehuang has been so warm that many Tubo people have forgotten how cold the wind is blowing and the ice and snow are!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 259: Return

    In the autumn of the third year of Xining's reign, the weather was exceptionally fine. The northern grasslands were still warm and comfortable, and there was no frost or snow yet.  The same is true for Hehuang, and the same is true for the Liao Kingdom north of Yanshan Mountain!  On the grassland outside Shangjing City, the autumn grass has withered and turned yellow, but the scenery on the grassland is beautiful.  The yellow grassland can be seen as far as the eye can see. Occasionally there are rivers or lakes, reflecting the blue sky, like the eyes of a beautiful woman, light and moving.  The grassland in this season is undoubtedly the most beautiful, and it is also a good time for hunting.  Yelu Hongji, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty, was a restless man. How could he be willing to stay in Shangjing and live up to this wonderful time?  Autumn Nabo hunting is definitely a must.  It was just that the Xiao Hu Jian Rebellion happened the year before last, which almost caused a catastrophe. In the past two years, the most important thing for the Liao Kingdom was to stabilize the internal affairs, so Yelu Hongji did not dare to leave the capital for a long time easily.  By this autumn, I couldn¡¯t hold it any longer, so I had no choice but to hunt in Nabo, a hundred miles away from Shangjing!  In this way, even if there is any major incident, we can respond immediately to ensure the safety of Gyeonggi!  There was the rumble of horse hooves, and after a while, the group returned to the camp. A young man took the lead, turned over and jumped off the horse.  The young man is thirteen or fourteen years old. He has a handsome appearance and expensive clothes. He walks with great energy and energy.  There were many people behind him, like stars holding the moon, and their attitude was very respectful.  This young man is none other than Yelu Jun, the prince of the Liao Kingdom. Compared with two years ago in Liaodong, he has grown much taller and his body and appearance have also changed slightly.  He looks more majestic and stronger. Although he is still a little childish, he is much more mature and stable than before.  He has become more and more like a prince. Yelu Jun's reputation in Liao Kingdom has always been good. Yelu Hongji always takes him with him every time he goes out.  Today is the first time that he has led a team to hunt by himself. He has just returned to the camp. His parents and ministers are waiting at the gate of the camp.  Looking forward to his return.  "Father, Queen, I'm back!" Yelujun was in high spirits. After a day of hunting, he didn't even feel the slightest bit tired and seemed to be full of energy.  "My son, how's the harvest?" Yelu Hongji looked at his son with a smile.  Asked in a deep voice.  "Father, please look" Yelu Jun pointed behind him with a proud smile.  I saw many Liao soldiers coming forward, and prey items were carried up one by one.  Deer, deer, rabbits, poultry, etc. are all very ordinary, but the most eye-catching one is undoubtedly a big black bear.  A man came forward and said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hunted today and harvested a lot. Your Majesty, please check it out!" The person who spoke was Yelu Yixin, the first favorite minister of the Lord of Liao, who just went hunting with Yelu Jun.  "Not bad, not bad!" Yelu Hongji was quite satisfied with such a result for the first hunting, and said with a smile: "The wine and meat are ready, let's celebrate!" A large group of Khitan people shouted immediately, and Yelu Jun was like  A dazzling star was welcomed into the big tent.  "Your Majesty, the crown prince is brave, has good hunting command, and is skilled in military tactics. He will definitely be able to lead our Liao cavalry to conquer the Southern Dynasty in the future!" The generals and officials of the Liao Kingdom had to flatter the crown prince, and they kept flattering. Someone said coldly.  Such a sentence came out.  Perhaps subconsciously, the Khitan people's biggest dream is to lead their troops south.  Invasion of the Song Dynasty.  "That's what I say, but the Southern Dynasties are not easy to fight. When Emperor Shengzong and the Empress Dowager Chengtian entered Chanzhou, they still failed in their success." "Well, at this time and that time, our Liao soldiers were strong and strong. The key is the Song Dynasty.  People are getting weaker and more vulnerable!" "Yes!" Yelu Yixin said with a smile: "There is news that the Song Dynasty and Xixia just had a conflict in the northwest.  Qingzhou was defeated, and it seems that several generals of the Song Dynasty were killed. "What? Are Liang Yimi and his brother restless again?" Yelu Hongji asked in a deep voice.  He had previously devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Liao Dynasty, and not long ago he accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty. Now he has turned against the Song Dynasty.  What do the Xixia people want to do?  This change of face is faster than the change of the sky!  Yelu Yixin smiled and said: "Maybe it is so. There is news from Princess Lingjiemo that Liang Yimi went to Qingtang City in person. He sent Li Bingchang's sister. It is said that she wants to marry the Tubo people." Although it is said that the Liao Kingdom  It is not directly bordering Tubo, but the Liao Kingdom has been concentrating on its relations with the Tubo people.  After all, Hehuang and Tubo could threaten Xixia and Song Dynasty at the same time.  It is still very beneficial to make friends with them.  It was originally meant to be a celebration, but the topic involuntarily turned into a national event.  Yelujun didn't have any doubts or objections about this, but listened with great interest.  His current sense of identity and responsibility has become stronger. As the prince of Liao Kingdom, he will lead the most powerful country in the eastern part of the mainland in the future.  So?From now on, he will study these things very seriously, and he seems to be doing pretty well.  Yelu Jun said in a deep voice: "Xixia wants to marry Tubo, so the Song Dynasty will definitely not agree!" "That's for sure, I heard that the Song Dynasty also sent an envoy to Hehuang!" Yelu Yixin said thoughtfully: "By the way.  , it was Lin Zhao who came to Daliao two years ago, and it was this person who the Emperor of the Song Dynasty asked to go as an envoy to Tibet. "Everyone was impressed by this name.  Lin Zhao performed brilliantly in Liaodong back then. Xiao Hujian's rebellion was able to be quickly put down, and Lin Zhao still made a great contribution.  What's more, he saved the queen and princess in the end, and he was still the benefactor of the Liao Kingdom.  "Is it him?" Yelujun remembered that in order to express his gratitude, he also gave him a white horse.  He was very impressed with Lin Zhao.  While everyone was talking, they didn't notice that two people were surprised when they heard the name "Lin Zhao", and their expressions changed greatly!  One is the little princess Yelutri. Two years have passed and she has grown from a little girl to a big girl, but she is still a little girl.  But the girls on the grassland seem to be more precocious, with bright eyes, and they were very excited after hearing the name.  It was he who saved her two years ago, and his poor calligraphy, but charming sentences, all attracted this little girl's special attention There was another person with an even hotter gaze, and that was Queen Xiao Guanyin.  Hearing Lin Zhao's name, Xiao Guanyin almost reflexively looked around.  Soon it was learned that he had gone to Hehuang as an envoy to Tibet.  But this name kept echoing in my ears, and it lingered in my heart for a long time.  A dusty memory, or a beautiful memory that cannot be forgotten, comes to mind.  That wonderful night by the Liao River, beside the bonfire, in order to save him, Yu condescended and licked his back to heal his wounds.  I didn't expect him to be so confused that he took advantage of others' danger and then killed himself But at that time, Xiao Guanyin did not blame him.  It's not just for the sake of appearance, but there is a vague sense of satisfaction, a kind of satisfaction that comes from the heart.  ¡°The husband only knows how to hunt around all day long, and lacks care for her, let alone the rich feelings in his heart.  A talented woman with a temperament is not understood by others, and she is very lonely.  At this time, Lin Zhao was able to understand her and provide her with enlightenment and warmth.  This made Xiao Guanyin enjoy it very much. As for the inadvertent misunderstanding, it inadvertently brought her real happiness.  That is a beautiful misunderstanding that can never be said out loud.  Even on weekdays, Xiao Guanyin tried his best to keep it out of life.  This is a secret, a major secret that must not be revealed.  When it comes to the life and death comfort of yourself and your tribe, you must be cautious.  Normally, she didn't even dare to think too much. After all, there was a ten-year age difference between them. This inexplicable relationship was a bit shocking and even contrary to ethics, so Xiao Guanyin didn't dare to think too much.  But when Lin Zhao¡¯s name is mentioned, the uncontrollable excitement will rush into my heart, and the memories will come like a tide, and it will be difficult to calm down for a long time.  Fortunately, the focus today is Yelu Jun, and no one thought that the queen would have an affair, so no one paid attention to Xiao Guanyin at all, and no one thought about it!  The discussion between the monarchs and ministers of the Liao Kingdom continued over there. Yelu Yixin said: "Maybe this is an opportunity to make proper preparations for going south!" Yelu Jun disagreed and said: "There are often conflicts between Xixia and Song Dynasty. This is not surprising.  , very common! If a large-scale war breaks out, it may be an opportunity for us, but now, I think it is better to wait and see! "Although he is only fourteen years old, Yelu Jun speaks in a clear and decisive manner, and has many characteristics.  The ministers nodded repeatedly.  Yelu Jun continued: "What's more, it's autumn now, the weather is sunny, and winter will come in a few days, and the climate will be severely cold. Whether it's the people of Song Dynasty or the people of Xixia, who can survive?" Everyone looked at him with approval, and the prince analyzed  seems to be in place.  I just don¡¯t know if it¡¯s my own opinion or if it¡¯s based on other people¡¯s opinions.  Yelu Yixin suddenly felt a little dull.  He was originally the number one favorite in the Liao Kingdom, and he had the final say on many things.  It's a pity that as Prince Yelujun grows up, he has become a vague threat to him.  Especially recently, Yelujun has been patrolling everywhere, causing trouble for him.  This kind of public refutation of face is not uncommon Yelu Yixin slowly began to feel dissatisfied!  But Yelujun¡¯s young mind was full of interest and he didn¡¯t pay attention to many things.  Xiao Guanyin seemed to be paying attention. When leaving, Lin Zhao seemed to have told him to be careful about Yi Xin.  But after all, it has been two years, and Xiao Guanyin has forgotten this matter"Yes, so don't be anxious. Let's wait and see how the Song Dynasty and Xixia are facing each other first!" Yeluhongji said: "After all, the two countries have an alliance. Don't use force easily" "Yes!" Yeluhong again.  Ji's words were more effective, and there was no objection in the big tent.  It was at this time that in the Qingtang City of Hehuang and Tubo, Lin Zhao and the Song Dynasty envoy had just left the city and headed east, embarking on their return journey (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come  Qidian (.) votes for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m to read.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 260: Overt and Covert Investigation?

    When the return date arrived, they bid farewell to Tubo Zanpu, and the Song Dynasty envoys set off on their way home.  In Qingtang City, there was a lot of pressure and safety was threatened. Lin Zhao really had nothing to miss.  What¡¯s more, the mission in Hehuang and Tubo has been successfully completed, and it¡¯s time to return to Bianjing.  First, he rushed back to Bianjing as soon as possible to report to the emperor. At the same time, there were many people at home waiting for him. ???????????????????????????????????? But some people are happy and others are sad, but some people, such as Zhewen Xin, have a little sadness in their hearts.  This time, her execution by He Huang was full of twists and turns, but in the end, with the help of Lin Zhao, the matter was properly resolved, and it stands to reason that she has no regrets.  But Miss Zheqi couldn't be happy for no other reason than that she had to say goodbye to Lin Zhao after passing Qinfeng Road or Huanqing Road.  Zhe Wenxin is really reluctant to part with it!  ??From Dashan Pass all the way to Qingtang City, a friendship that travels thousands of miles.  There have been doubts, misunderstandings, ambiguities, and a different kind of emotion between them.  Especially Zhe Wenxin, Lin Zhao saved her twice and three times and took risks to help their Zhe family, which moved him deeply.  There are too many scenes that have been engraved in her heart forever, such as the woods under the sunset in Hezhou; such as the carriages with swords and swords in Qingtang City; and the polo match at the Tubo Palace a few days ago.  It is a blessing to walk with him, and it is a joy to fight alongside him.  In short, as long as he is around, the world will be beautiful!  And the accumulation of all these bits and pieces is touching, beautiful memories, and an everlasting feeling.  It was time to leave, and Zhewen Xin was naturally reluctant to leave.  After this farewell, I still don¡¯t know when I will see him again. Maybe I will never have the chance!  Thinking of this.  Zhe Wenxin felt disappointed in his heart.  Full of sadness!  It¡¯s just that I¡¯m a woman.  These cannot be revealed casually.  What's more, I don't know what's going on in his heart?  Even without a deeper and more complete understanding of him and his family, his heart has fallen in love, and the world is so wonderful.  As a woman, she naturally cannot take the initiative in this kind of thing, so she was depressed along the way. Even though she had thousands of words in her heart, she didn¡¯t know how to express them.     she does not know.  In fact, Lin Zhao also felt something different in his heart.  Perhaps before arriving at Qingtang City, Lin Zhao was more suspicious and wary of Zhe Wenxin. This was because of his status as an envoy and he had to be wary.  But in the assassination and fire in Hezhou, it was unexpectedly discovered that Zhewen Xin was a woman.  In fact, many relationships often start from misunderstandings, especially ambiguous embarrassments.  The accidental close contact gave Lin Zhao a different feeling, but even Lin Zhao himself was not aware of it at the time.  It wasn¡¯t until he directly expressed his doubts under the sky full of fire that tears burst down his face.  When you feel aggrieved.  Perhaps he had really wronged her, and Lin Zhao felt a sense of guilt in his heart.  Coupled with the unusual beauty of Oribumi.  We have traveled thousands of miles, and accumulated bits and pieces inadvertently. This kind of guilt gradually transformed into a kind of care, a very special thing.  When they broke up in Qingtang City, Lin Zhao was a little reluctant to leave.  Until Achang came to find him and said that Zhe Wenxin was ill, Lin Zhao didn't know why, but he felt particularly nervous and concerned.  Maybe it¡¯s because of modern people¡¯s thinking that they don¡¯t care much about ethics and ethics, so the relationship with Zhewen Xin becomes more and more intimate.  Especially in the bloody battle on the long street where an assassination occurred, certain emotions fermented and then sublimated inadvertently!  After that, Lin Zhao did not hesitate to make a deal with Ali Gu to help Zhe Wenxin.  Is it just to protect the state and keep the family loyal from generation to generation?  Lin Zhao couldn't tell how much weight the Zhewen core itself had.  Boys and girls all have different feelings in their hearts, but they are all a little ignorant. Due to their identities and some very practical reasons, they have never expressed them.  Maybe if this continues, a good relationship will go wrong!  Heavenly, there is always a coincidental opportunity in the underworld that promotes beauty!  Qingyi formed a ghost chapter and sent the Song Dynasty envoy to the border and then turned back, shouldering the responsibility of guarding the east gate of Hehuang.  The Song Dynasty envoy also brought back 5,000 war horses.  Sunan Dangzheng has used special means to send another two thousand horses to the area that Longyousi has no control over, and Zhewenxin has sent people to take over.  Because we are carrying a large number of horses this time, it would be inappropriate to pass through Hezhou.  So even though we knew there was a war going on at Huanqing Road, we had to go north.  At the same time, it was also to take care of Oribumi and facilitate her transportation of horses.  However, for safety reasons, the mission still walked as close to Qinfeng Road as possible, which was relatively safer.  I thought we would be separated when we arrived here, but I didn¡¯t expect that an imperial edict was already waiting here.  In Qin FengWhile camping somewhere to rest, Su An led a man into Lin Zhao's tent.  "Sir, this is the prison officer of the Imperial City Department, coming from Bianjing." Su An promptly introduced the identity of the visitor to him.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but be a little surprised. Why did the people from the Imperial City Division come to him from Bianjing?  "Oh? But what is the official's purpose?" Lin Zhao thought this was the only reasonable explanation.  Sure enough, the Imperial City Chief of Staff presented the sealed imperial decree and said: "The secret decree of the official family, please see Mr. Lin!" Lin Zhao took it and after checking the seal, the first thing that caught his eye when he opened it was "Zhi Yue"  "Two words.  It can be seen that this is an imperial edict written by Emperor Zhao Xu himself, and Lin Zhao's expression suddenly became serious.  After reading it, he was even more surprised. Unexpectedly, the emperor actually asked him to go to Qingzhou to investigate the case of Li Fugui!  Before that, Li Zhizhou¡¯s name could be said to be as loud as thunder.  Although I was angry at some of his actions, I never thought that there would be any intersection or connection between myself and Li Fugui.  But the reality seemed to be a joke, and he was asked to go to Gyeongju to investigate the case and Li Fugui.  The imperial edict stated: This matter is related to the stability of the northwest frontier, and to the honor and honor of soldiers, which attracts the attention of the people. Dongyang must do its best to make the Qingzhou case come to light.  The implication is very clear. This case involves Li Fugui and Zhong Yong, both of whom were among the most famous generals in the Song Dynasty.  Nowadays, such an embarrassing thing has happened without a clear explanation. It is impossible to tell the world about it by setting the record straight.  Of course, investigations must also be carried out with caution.  The reason Zhao Xu gave was: Dongyang is good at criminal investigation and is bold and careful. I feel very at ease when you go to Qingzhou!  Is it just that?  The secret decree also stated at the end that the Imperial City Department¡¯s messenger would explain the case to him.  After listening to the narrative, Lin Zhao guessed that things were definitely not that simple.  There is a reason why Zhao Xu asked him to go. To a certain extent, there are really few candidates who are more suitable than him.  As an emperor, it stands to reason that Zhao Xu needs a bowl of water to maintain peace, and he needs generals who are loyal and loyal to the country.  But this matter has its own particularity. Li Fugui is related to Wang Anshi, and everyone knows that the two have a close relationship.  The most important thing is that Wang Anshi has already spoken out to support Li Fugui.  On the other side, Zhong Yong¡¯s position is not high, but after all, he is the fourth son of Zhong Shiheng, representing the Zhong family in Qingjian City, a family of famous generals in the Song Dynasty that has been famous for hundreds of years.  It can be said that he has great military exploits, which is obvious to all in the Song Dynasty. The most important thing is that he has a high influence among the Western Army.  Once it is not handled well, one party will inevitably be affected.  Zhao Xu did not want to feel bad for his generals stationed on the border, nor did he want Wang Anshi, the minister of humerus, to be implicated.  Then the method and candidates of the investigation are crucial.  The investigator can handle the situation flexibly according to the situation, and can also weigh the pros and cons and coordinate.  First of all, this person must be smart and capable, and Lin Zhao definitely fits the bill.  Secondly, this person must be loyal, fair, and have a sense of justice. Zhao Xu completely trusts Lin Zhao.  On this basis, it would be even more perfect to be able to take care of Mr. Dian Wang.  Zhao Xu thought that Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi had been close for such a long time and they were good-natured people. He must have thought of Wang Anshi's good things.  He can provide some help when necessary. Although there are rifts in the relationship now, Zhao Xu believes that Lin Zhao will do this.  After the incident of Qingmiaofa, everyone in the world knew that Lin Zhao and Wang Xiang had political disagreements and had a bad relationship.  Then when he is sent there, outsiders will naturally not have any objections and will not follow the truth.  In addition, Lin Zhao happened to be returning from his mission to Hehuang to Tibet, which was very close to Qingzhou, so it was very convenient to stop by.  This can be said to be the most perfect arrangement.  Zhao Xu was shrewd in his calculations, but Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile bitterly. The officials were giving him a difficult problem!  The impact of the case in Gyeongju is definitely not small, and it involves the military, so the investigation needs to be extremely cautious, not to mention the trouble.  This balance that officials expect is difficult to grasp.  "Mr. Lin!" the envoy of the Imperial City Department said: "The official family has an explanation. You keep the imperial edict. As for whether to investigate openly or secretly, it is up to you. When necessary, you can announce the imperial edict and submit it as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple.  Dian Shaanxi/Xisi Road Prison has full authority to handle the Huanqing case. "The Shaoqing of Dali Temple is quite an official position. For Lin Zhao's age, he is definitely a high-ranking official.  The key is the last sentence. The Shaanxi/Xisi Road Prison undoubtedly had the highest judicial power in the northwest of the Song Dynasty. Its power was so great that it even exceeded the eight governors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.  Although he has great power, Lin Zhao knows that these are all lies and his most important responsibility is to investigate the Qingzhou case.  &nbsp; "The officials have ordered Mr. Lin to do it as soon as possible. The DPRK and the Central Government have been arguing about this, and the officials hope that the dust will settle as soon as possible." The Imperial City Secretary conveyed Emperor Zhao Xu's expectations in a timely manner.  Lin Zhao completely understands this!  At present, in the Song Dynasty, anything related to Wang Anshi will inevitably cause waves.  What's more, this matter is also involved in the Northwest War, and many famous generals are even more involved.  It was reasonable for the old men in the court to argue endlessly, but in this way, the pressure on himself was much greater.  The prison officer of the Imperial City Department said in a deep voice: "Mr. Lin, the official family has a decree, and the five hundred forbidden army officers and soldiers of the subordinates and the mission are at your disposal. I ask you to decide how to arrange it!"  Or an undercover visit?  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but feel a little embarrassed, what should he do?  The pool of water on Huanqing Road is quite deep. If you step into it easily, you might get trapped in it. Lin Zhao was a little embarrassed for a while.  He just said lightly: "You should go and have a rest first, let me think about it carefully!" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 261: Take Precautions before They Happen

    Under the warm autumn sun, a maroon horse ran up a high hill with its hooves flapping rapidly.  In the distance is an endless grassland, with occasional patches of woods. The leaves have turned yellow and most of them have fallen off. As long as the autumn wind blows, they will completely disappear in the wilderness.  Occasionally, a few hares ran by, and an eagle spread its wings in the sky.  Lin Zhao stood on a high place and took a breath. After running so fast, the horse was also a little tired.  "After all, it's not as good as the little white dragon!" Lin Zhao sighed softly, stroking the mane of his mount.  After receiving the order from Emperor Zhao Xu, Lin Zhao thought about it and decided to focus on secret visits and rushed to Qingzhou to investigate secretly!  After all, the stakes are high, and if you go there with great fanfare, you will definitely become the target of public criticism.  At least it will be noticed by all parties, and actions will be restricted everywhere, which is thankless.  In order to avoid such embarrassment and obtain necessary information and long-term plans, Lin Zhao decided to keep a low profile and conduct an unannounced visit.  Since it¡¯s an unannounced visit, it¡¯s natural to do it in a stylish way!  Since then, Lin Zhao left the mission alone, traveling alone, lightly dressed, and quietly left.  As for the mission, except for those who transported horses and those who returned to Bianjing to resume their duties, the remaining people became the special guards of Lin Zhao, a doctor in the Ministry of Punishment.  Now he changed the door and courtyard with great fanfare, turned around and headed north, heading towards Huanqing Road.  Unfortunately, Ambassador Lin had occasionally caught wind and cold in recent days, so he changed from riding a horse to riding a carriage.  Of course, his magical horse, Little White Dragon, was always following him, otherwise everyone would know that Dr. Lin had disappeared.  .  On weekdays, only Colonel Su An and a few close associates could see Lin Zhao.  No one knew that Dr. Lin had left the team at this time.  The little white dragon of Shenju was too eye-catching, so Lin Zhao left it behind and rode a bay-red horse north.  This is the Hequ horse brought back from Tubo. Although it is not as good as the Little White Dragon, it is still a rare and good horse!  Lin Zhao left alone, and the mission made great publicity to reveal their identities and openly headed north.  At the same time, the news was officially announced!  According to the imperial edict of Emperor Zhao Xu, Lin Zhao, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, was reassigned as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple. He was assigned to the Shaanxi/Xi Road Penal Prison and was responsible for investigating the controversial Qingzhou case.  Originally, Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, was already investigating, but the action was slow and no progress was made. It was reasonable for the emperor to send someone else.  Although Lin Zhao is young, his position is not high. Even if he is a young minister of Dali Temple, he is not worth mentioning in the eyes of big shots.  It was even worse than Han Jiang, but Han Jiang did not dare to look down on Lin Zhao at all, and now he had to cooperate as a deputy, and he was willing to do so.  It is hard to disobey the holy command, there is nothing we can do!  Han Jiang was also glad that he could retreat and avoid the quagmire of Gyeongju.  His three brothers also have a complicated relationship with Wang Anshi.  Wang Anshi was recommended to Emperor Zhao Xu by his brother Han Wei. It was precisely because of this that Wang Anshi was able to return to Bianjing, serve as Hanlin, and worship the prime minister.  They originally had a good relationship with each other, but over time, differences gradually emerged due to Xining's new law. Han Jiang was originally in the Privy Council, but in order to avoid direct conflict with Wang Anshi, he came to Shaanxi/Xi Road.  To be honest, such a big thing happened this time, involving Li Fugui, and then Wang Anshi.  The first moment she heard the news, Han Jiang was a little embarrassed.  On the other side is a family of famous generals in the Western Army. If they are offended, they will not be able to get along on Shaanxi Road in the future.  Han Jiang was in a dilemma and was afraid of avoiding him.  Now that Lin Zhao takes over this matter, it is naturally the best thing. Han Jiang has no objection, but is happy to see the result.  If Lin Zhao is in need, he doesn't mind providing assistance and fully cooperates!  As expected, Lin Zhao was not polite and immediately sent a letter saying that 5,000 war horses had been transported back from Tubo.  For the sake of convenience, he was directly assigned to the northwest states and counties, and he was asked to discuss with the Privy Council.  ??This is definitely the right person to find Han Jiang. Han Jiang was the former Deputy Privy Envoy, and the Shaanxi Lu Xuanfu Envoy also had great power, so it was naturally very convenient to handle this matter.  When the news came back, Zhewenxin was very excited and moved.  Lin Zhao is trying every means to help himself!  As long as there is the help of the Xuanfu envoy from Shaanxi Road, two thousand horses can be sent to Fuzhou in a grand manner.  He had done too much for himself, so Zhewenxin decided to meet Lin Zhao, firstly to express his gratitude, and secondly to say goodbye!  Maybe we won¡¯t see each other again from now on, but leaving a beautiful farewell can be worth remembering!  Zhewen Xin has such a mentality at the moment.  Unexpectedly, when he arrived, he was told that Dr. Lin was ill and would not see any visitors.     He is sick?  Zhewen Xin didn't think much about it at first, but felt that it was more important to visit Lin Zhao.  No matter how she begged for mercy, the guards just wouldn¡¯t give it to her.?an opportunity.  In the end, Su An even came forward to dissuade her personally. The only principle was that she was not allowed to see Lin Zhao.  Who is Zhe Wenxin?  But he is famous for his intelligence.  The mission is now heading towards Huanqing Road. The imperial edict has been announced. Lin Zhaoti was sentenced to prison. At this time, he suddenly disappeared. It is obvious where he went!  Gyeongju, he must have gone to Gyeongju!  Suddenly, Zhe Wenxin had a strong impulse in his heart and wanted to follow him to Qingzhou. Even if he was leaving, he should say goodbye to him.  So, in an instant, Zhewenxin made an impulsive decision!  "Achang, please keep in touch with Lieutenant Su. There are not many problems with transporting war horses. Just act according to the situation!" Zhe Wenxin found his followers and gave them careful instructions.  "Qilang, what about you?" Achang listened to Zhe Wenxin's instructions as if he was explaining something, and he was inevitably a little hesitant.  "I want to go out!" Zhe Wenxin said bluntly: "I will go to Huanqing Road first, and then I will go back to Fuzhou directly." "Going to Huanqing Road? Is it because of Li Fugui's matter?" Achang probably guessed that Zhe  Wen Xin's goal is to be brave enough to do it alone.  "Not exactly!" Zhewenxin said: "You also know that Li Fugui has caused us trouble this time. It would be best if he could be punished. Lin Zhao has been avoiding people recently, I think he may  I have left the team and gone to Qingzhou. Such a good opportunity, I want to go there and express my gratitude in person! " "Oh!" Achang suddenly realized that it is not so simple to just take revenge and vent his dissatisfaction.  He could probably guess what Shichiro was thinking.  "Qilang, how should I explain to Dalang after I go back?" Achang is only worried about this now.  "Tell me, brother, I want to play outside this time, just treat it as I want!" Zhewenxin mustered up the courage to say such a sentence, which shows that he is quite determined in his heart.  Achang has fully understood that Miss Qi is deeply in love.  All my heart has gone to Lin Zhao!  It's a good thing to say, but what's the outcome between them?  No one can say for sure!  "But it's rare for the seventh girl to be so devoted. She is right, after all, one or two times in life should be arbitrary.  Since she wants to go, let her go!  In the Zhe family, not only the men are of the same sex, but the women are also women, who are the masters of the matter!  "Okay, then be careful!" "Yeah!" Looking at Zhe Wenxin's leaving figure, Achang sighed softly, and now he can only wish them well!  It's just that the two of them went to Gyeongju alone, one behind the other, so their safety inevitably made people a little worried.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No one underestimates Lin Zhao. This sentence is absolutely right. Although Lin Zhao has a low position, they don¡¯t look at his resume.  , think about what he has done in the past; who were the people who died at his hands?  Who is Xiao Hujian of the Liao Kingdom?  The murder of the envoy was carefully designed to provoke a war between Song and Liao, but in the end it was eliminated invisible because of Lin Zhao.  Finally, a rebellion was launched in Liaodong. To some extent, the final failure had a lot to do with Lin Zhao.  Tang Xianggong, who was known as a tough guy in the Song Dynasty, "scolded" countless people to death in his life, but in the end he was "angry to death" by Lin Zhao.  There are two members of the royal family in Hangzhou, one is the grandson of Taizu who has been planning for many years and has deep roots.  A close uncle of the current emperor, but in the end, he was pulled down by Lin Zhao.  One died tragically and the other was imprisoned. The tragic ending made people shudder throughout the Song Dynasty.  Regarding the Green Seed Law, people dared to challenge Xianggong Wang directly. This kind of confidence and courage is definitely not something ordinary people have.  Of course, there are still many people who don¡¯t know.  This time in Hehuang and Tubo, Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi suffered a series of defeats!  In recent years, Doctor Lin¡¯s figure can be vaguely seen in some major events in the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao had unintentionally gained a great reputation in the Song Dynasty.  Some people even said that Lin Zhao was undoubtedly the nemesis of senior officials in the Song Dynasty. Some people had unintentionally regarded him as the god of plague and avoided him as much as possible.  Will Gyeongju Lee Bo-gyu or Chung-yong make the same mistakes this time?  Will it be bad luck?  Everyone will wait and see!  Of course, some things need to be nipped in the bud.  Especially the people who are more or less involved need to be more careful. If something can be done, it will definitely be done in time.  In Bianjing City, after a busy day, Lu Huiqing took the initiative to invite Wang Yu out for a drink.  In a restaurant, in an elegant room, Lu Huiqing drank wine and said with a smile: "I heard that the officials sent Lin Zhao to Qingzhou!" Although Wang YuyiBesides, I won¡¯t return until I¡¯m drunk, I¡¯ll just talk about romance.  But Lu Huiqing didn't know whether he mentioned it accidentally or intentionally.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  It seemed that the whole person was weak and weak. This guy's body was really not that good.  "Yes, we went directly from Tubo to Qingzhou!" The news has been made public, not to mention that they are all close ministers of the emperor, so they can naturally know some things in advance.  Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid General Shenyan will be in trouble!" Li Fugui, whose name is Shenyan!  This is also what Wang Yu is worried about. Wang Anshi does not have much foundation in the army, and Li Fugui is a rare support.  Not only can it support Wang Anshi's stable position, but it can also help realize his future ambitions.  But I don't want to get caught up in such a thing.  No one can determine the truth of what happened in the northwest. Until the truth comes out, there can only be different opinions.  According to Wang Yu's original intention, he was still in a wait-and-see attitude for the time being. If Li Fugui really had a problem, then all he had to do was cut off his wrist.  "But my father Wang Anshi has always been famous for his stubbornness. I wonder if Li Fugui behaves too modestly in daily life and deceives Wang Anshi?"  Or for some political purpose, Wang Anshi directly supported Li Fugui from the beginning.  In this way, you and Li Fugui are completely tied together, becoming an absolute community of interests, and no one can do without the other!  Wang Yu is very helpless!     no way!  Who made daddy trust Li Fugui too much?  Even ten cows couldn't pull back the decision Dad made, not to mention it was too late now.  If you are an ordinary person, you can only pray that Li Fugui is innocent and will be safe and sound.  But Wang Yu is different. In his eyes, there is no problem at all not counting on Li Fugui.  But even if there is, he cannot be allowed to have problems. This is the key to the matter, and this is the top priority.  No matter what happens, we must take precautions before they happen!  Wang Yu said: "I didn't expect the officials to think so highly of him!" After finishing speaking, he left a joking expression.  Lin Zhao suddenly went to Qingzhou to investigate the case. What happened was so sudden that it was somewhat beyond his expectation.  "Yes, more and more important things are being entrusted to him now, and the officials seem to treat him as a confidant." Lu Huiqing said, then changed the topic: "But such ungrateful things, only  I'm afraid that the officials will abandon it sooner or later. "The speaker has a heart, and the listener will naturally have a heart. How could Wang Yu not understand the meaning of the words, and suddenly fell silent!  Once upon a time, he also regarded Lin Zhao as a confidant of his father and son. What a pity!  Times have changed!  Lu Huiqing was not willing to let go of such a good opportunity, and immediately said: "But I should miss some old friendship at least. This guy went to Qingzhou. If something happened to General Li Fugui, for Wang Xianggong's sake, he would also  He should help! " "He" This is logically true, but Wang Yu is still a little worried. Is Lin Zhao willing to give him this face?  "The reason why the officials sent him there must have been with such thoughts!" Lu Huiqing had been at the center for a long time, so he could figure out a little bit of the emperor's intentions and make relatively reasonable guesses.  Wang Yu felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. Emperor Zhao Xu sent Lin Zhao there, in addition to blocking Youyou's mouth.  He must have noticed that he had a bad relationship with his family. After all, the emperor was still a little uneasy, suspicious and jealous of the Wang family.  Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Yuanze, don't think too much. The top priority is to find a way to inform General Li Fugui. You also know that Lin Zhao is a ghost. Once he arrives in Qingzhou, he will definitely be in a lot of trouble. What if General Li  If you are caught off guard, you may be in trouble. Take precautions before they happen!" "Yes!" Wang Yu was silent for a long time and nodded: "Yes, take precautions before they happen!" (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 262: Gyeongju Li Fugui

    Lu Huiqing has always remembered the hatred for his brother's death, and has always wanted to kill Lin Zhao.  It¡¯s a pity that every time he tries to think of a solution, he either uses the wrong idea or is just unlucky!  The first time he wanted to take advantage of Emperor Zhao Xu, but instead he gradually fell out of favor, which was very dangerous.  The latest time, at the risk of being accused of liaising with foreign countries, he secretly leaked the news to Xiang Xiang and his son in Hezhou, hoping to get rid of Lin Zhao with the help of the Tubo people.  But the young master of Hezhou, Mu Zheng, is not stupid, so he would not do such stupid things!  In the end, Lin Zhao crossed the border safely and unharmed, but he was helpless!  "However, Lu Huiqing is the kind of person who never gets discouraged or gives up. He will continue to work hard to achieve his goal.  So when Lin Zhao returned from Hehuang and Tubo and went to Qingzhou to investigate the Qingzhou case, Lu Huiqing immediately became interested.  It¡¯s hard to say what the situation is in Gyeongju!  To be honest, Lu Huiqing himself is not very optimistic about Li Fugui.  But Wang Xianggong was so stubborn and expressed his support without hesitation.  In this way, it can be said that one is prosperous and both are prosperous, and one is deprived of both.  To a certain extent, it is very irrational behavior. Wang Yu will definitely be anxious, there is no doubt about this!  ?For him, this is a perfect opportunity!  Even the master's son can be used.  In Lu Huiqing's philosophy, nothing is unavailable. Even his mentor Wang Anshi can be a stepping stone under his feet.  Of course, Wang Yu might not be able to see through such things as killing someone with a borrowed knife.  So what if we can see it at that time?  After all, this is Wang Yu's biggest need at the moment, so he has to do it even if he doesn't want to!  This matter is definitely as simple as using Wang Yu, but to use Wang Yu to use the person in Qingzhou.  "Is Lin Zhao on the way to Qingzhou now?" Wang Yu asked softly.  "Not bad!" Wang Yu nodded lightly: "That's good, I think Li Zhizhou will have enough time to respond!" Lu Huiqing immediately said seriously: "Yuanze, don't dare to think so, you also know Lin Zhao's character.  He is such a ghost, how could he move so slowly and enter Qingzhou with great fanfare? " "You mean?" Wang Xu was also suddenly surprised. They knew Lin Zhao somewhat and reacted immediately.  "Yes, it is very likely that they will enter Qingzhou quietly and investigate secretly!" Lu Huiqing remembered what his third brother Lu Heqing had specially warned before leaving.  Coincidentally, in order to take revenge, Lu Heqing had done a lot of research on Lin Zhaoke, and this possibility was the first thing he thought of.  Wang Yu said in a deep voice: "Then he may have entered Qingzhou in disguise?" "Not necessarily!" Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "How many people in Qingzhou know him? He only needs to enter the city alone, who can recognize him?  ?" "That's right!" Perhaps because of illness or because of the confusion of the authorities, Wang Yu's thinking seems to be a little slow today.  He nodded slightly and said, "That's right. I will notify General Li Fugui immediately!" "Well, we can live in peace now!" A proud sneer appeared on Lu Huiqing's face!  He thought to himself: Lin Zhao, just wait. In the bitter cold land of the northwest, it is very likely that there will be no return!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Northwest, Gyeongju!  This is the capital of Huanqing Road. The city is tall and the population and buildings in the city are not small.  It¡¯s just that the streets are not prosperous and relatively deserted!  There's no way, a war just broke out here.  For the people living on the frontier, they only need a safe and stable life, but unfortunately they are still not lucky enough to get it.  Dashun City has been lost. Xixia's troops are heading straight towards Qingzhou and have plundered many villages outside the city.  The situation in Gyeongju can be said to be a mess, but fortunately there are still high-walled cities that can be defended.  However, there is a sense of chill and depression everywhere, and there is not much life.  Inside and outside the city, the most numerous people now are soldiers!  Everywhere was carefully controlled, and they were always on guard against sneak attacks by Xixia people. It could be said that they were ready for the moment.  But the Xixia people did not appear, so that the professional soldiers were exhausted.  There are a large number of soldiers stationed at the gate of Gyeongju Juyamen, and the atmosphere is very solemn.  This is no longer just the local government office of Gyeongju, but it is also the frontline command post of the Huanqing Road War.  The governor of Gyeongju, Li Fugui, is here. At the same time, because of his status and responsibilities, he is undoubtedly the top military commander of Huanqing Road.  "General, Xixia has temporarily stationed troops in Dashun City and has no intention of continuing to advance!" Someone reported in the lobby. A man who seemed quiet, but a bit powerful, with a vaguely sinister look in his eyes turned around and said from  Judging from his robe, there is no doubt that he is General Li Fugui from Huanqing Road.  &nbsp; Li Fugui was finally relieved when he heard the news.  In recent times, it can be said that there have been internal and external troubles, and the situation has been quite bad!  If the Xixia people take advantage of this situation and launch an all-out attack on Qingzhou, then the pressure on them will be really great.  Fortunately, the Xixia people gave me face, but they may actually be afraid.  After all, the Song Dynasty was completely pissed off, and the consequences would be very serious.  So, presumably at this time, the Xixia people were also in a very tangled situation.  Queen Mother Liang and the others must still be weighing the pros and cons!  Foreign troubles can be put aside for the time being, but internal worries Oh, thinking about Li Fugui makes me a little anxious!  With a wave of his hand, the soldiers who reported the news left, and a middle-aged scribe came out from behind the screen.  "Mr. Chen, fortunately the Xixia people have stopped!" This middle-aged scribe seems to give people a deep feeling, his eyes are deep, and he also gives people a feeling of wisdom.  Li Fugui seemed to be very respectful and polite to this person, and he seemed to be his adviser!  Sure enough, Mr. Chen spoke, shook his head and said: "General, this may not be a good thing! If the Xixia people stop, then everyone's eyes will stop and turn to the inside, to the person in the prison!" "Alas!  , If I had known, I would have killed him with one knife, but if my husband had not dissuaded me I would have killed him with one blow now." Li Fugui seemed to complain slightly.  Mr. Chen shook his head helplessly and said: "No, I didn't know what was going on at the time. If the Xixia people really take the opportunity to invade. When the court wants to help the family, it will definitely be disadvantageous for the general!" "Okay!" Li Fugui was silent,  To be honest, even if he had the support of Wang Xianggong behind him, he would not dare to offend the Qingjian City Zhong family casually.  "What should we do now? Keeping him will always be a disaster!" Li Fugui is undoubtedly most worried about this issue now.  Mr. Chen said: "Hasn't the imperial court sent someone to investigate?" "Yes, I heard that the person here is a young man, Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple!" Li Fugui felt that this name seemed a bit unfamiliar!  Mr. Chen was about to give a reminder, but he didn't want anyone to report: "Urgent message from Bianjing!" (To be continued.

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 263 The Eyes Behind You

    Urgent letter from Bianjing? Li Fugui and Mr. Chen's expressions were slightly stagnant. They were obviously a little surprised and solemn at the same time.  At this time, what they are most concerned about is undoubtedly the situation in Bianjing. Any disturbance will make their hearts beat.  I hurriedly opened the letter, and Wang Yu¡¯s elegant font appeared on it!  After Li Fugui browsed ten lines at a glance, he handed it to Mr. Chen beside him.  "General, even Mr. Yuanze said that you must be careful about this Lin Zhao!" Mr. Chen said: "If you think about it, the official did not send Han Jiang, but sent him here, which is enough to prove that this person is extraordinary.  "General." Mr. Chen, whose real name is Chen Qiao, is fifty-six years old and a native of Huanzhou. He is talented in literature and has good strategies.  After Li Fugui discovered this person, he kept him with him and made him his confidant. Now he is his most trusted advisor.  "Perhaps, Mr. Chen Qiao's words can be dismissed, but Wang Yu's reminder from thousands of miles away made him have to be cautious.  He knew Wang Yu's talent and his arrogant character. A person who could make Wang Yu care so much and be so afraid must not be underestimated.  Mr. Chen Qiao continued: "Master Yuanze also listed Lin Zhao's previous deeds in Bianjing and Hangzhou, but they were all vigorous and extraordinary, and he had just returned from his mission to Hehuang to Tibet. He could be buried with Dong Xiang and Liang Yi  Do you think the general is an ordinary person with these people going around?" Wang Yu was worried that Li Fugui was too arrogant, so he specifically listed Lin Zhao's glorious deeds in the past, but he didn't expect that it actually played some role.  Li Fugui¡¯s expression became more solemn. It seems that Lin Zhao is really not to be underestimated!  "Sir, now" Li Fugui's mind was in a mess, and he seemed to have suddenly lost his idea.  Mr. Chen Qiao said: "General, what is supposed to come will always come. Since the news has been leaked, we can only block it with soldiers and cover it with water. Now we can only let the court confirm that Zhong Yong was killed justly. Presumably  They can't do anything to the general." "That's what I said, but how can I do it?" Li Fugui said angrily: "Yuanze's letter said that this Lin Zhaoke is a ghost!  "Yes, this man often doesn't take the usual route. Although the team is still hundreds of miles away, he may have entered Qingzhou City!" "But Young Master Yuanze also said that this man had a close relationship with the king.  We have a close relationship with each other, doesn't he miss some of his old friendship?" Mr. Chen hesitated vaguely and said, "Besides, Qingzhou is now in your hands, general, and many things" "Yes, the whole situation in Qingzhou.  Qinglu is still under my control, and I have the final say on everything in this land." Li Fugui's expression calmed down a little, and he suddenly felt that Lin Zhao was not as difficult to deal with as he had imagined.  Mr. Chen Qiao said: "Since Mr. Yuanze said that Lin Shaoqing may have entered Qingzhou, we have to be on guard. We need to keep a closer eye on him in the recent period." "Yes, I will send someone out immediately."  In this regard, although he is the uncrowned king of Qingzhou, there is a real prince in Hangzhou who was dismissed because of Lin Zhao, so it is better to be cautious.  After a long time, Li Fugui sighed again and said, "It's all the fault of the Zhe family. If they hadn't made such a fuss" There seemed to be a lot of dissatisfaction in his words.  Chen Qiao couldn't help but smile bitterly.  The general is so rude!  What if you hadn't thought about it on the pasture? With almost all the horses impounded, how could I not be anxious about the family? I didn't report it directly to the Privy Council. I was already doing my best. What else do you want me to do? Think of something else.  Listen to my advice, don't care about the little money, why is this? Chen Qiao almost didn't say it directly, Li Fugui ended up in this situation.  It's entirely your own fault.  ¡°Perhaps because of his relatively good family background and his backing, Li Fugui is very strong and seems to be headstrong.  One sentence.  This is a relatively self-centered person.  Always take yourself as the starting point in everything, don't consider your own mistakes, and don't take others seriously.  However, he was still wary after all, and was afraid that the matter would be exposed, so he wanted to Li Fugui sighed: "Oh, I thought that one handsome man could cover up all the ugliness, but I didn't expect" "The matter is now over, general, don't worry about it anymore"  !" Mr. Chen Qiao was also helpless. The combat effectiveness of the Qingzhou garrison has declined rapidly in recent years. The defeat of Dashun City was an accident, but it was also a reasonable thing.  The bad consequences have been caused, and now it's too late to say anything. There is no regret medicine in the world.  However, Li Fugui reminded him, and Chen Qiao said in a deep voice: "General, there is one thing to note. The ranch affairs must be handled properly. This court investigation will inevitably involve this aspect. If Lin Shaoqing smells something  , but it¡¯s not good. "The defeat is important, and this matter cannot be ignored. No matter which one is exposed, Li Fugui cannot escape the blame.  "That's right, I'll leave this matter to you. Pay attention to everything you need to cover up!" He wouldn't have thought that Lin Shaoqing was already on his way to Hehuang and Tubo.??Anomaly has been discovered.  Later, I learned about his various behaviors from Zhewen Xin.  Little did he know that Lin Shaoqing had already arrived at the outskirts of Qingzhou and began to verify the matter in person. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao has indeed arrived near Qingzhou, but he did not enter the city easily.  Qingzhou is Li Fugui¡¯s territory. He really doesn¡¯t dare to take risks without knowing the relevant situation.  Li Fugui was very proud of this, and Lin Shaoqing also realized this.  What¡¯s more, the core of the investigation into this matter is not in Qingzhou City, but in some investigations on the periphery, especially where the Song Army and Xixia fought.  Is it Li Fugui or Zhong Yong who has the problem? We only need to figure out one thing, that is, how did we lose this battle? Li Fugui insisted that it was Zhong Yong and others who violated his restraint. Another source said that it was because Li Fugui underestimated the enemy and rushed forward.  .  What is going on, it is most convenient and direct to investigate outside the city.  The first thing Lin Zhao needs to investigate is two points. One is how did this war happen? Was it the Xixia people's provocation and invasion? Or was the Song army underestimating the enemy and advancing rashly? At the same time, Lin Zhao also wanted to investigate the situation of the border troops on Huanqing Road.  As well as a comprehensive understanding of the situation of defending Xixia, this was mentioned by Emperor Zhao Xu in the imperial edict, which included the situation of raising horses in Shaanxi Road Mupu.  It can be seen that Zhao Xu has paid attention to the horse herding in the northwest.  Lin Zhao didn't know whether he had been suspicious before or whether someone reported the news to Bianjing in time. In short, he did not dare to neglect this matter.  He also didn't know that Emperor Zhao Xu's move was also preparing for the future recovery of the northwest and the great cause of unification.  Huanqing Road is located on the edge of Longyou, which is also the combination of grassland and farming area.  Because it is in the border area facing Xixia, it has been greatly damaged and affected, so farming is not very developed and the population is relatively small.  In addition, Longyou has been a horse-producing place since ancient times, producing war horses that were most lacking in the Song Dynasty, so it is mainly pasture.  This is also the reason why the Song Dynasty has been unwilling to give up Longyou since Taizu founded the country.  But at this moment, what Lin Zhao saw was a large amount of land after the autumn harvest.  There are still a lot of straw scattered in the fields.  It seems to be prosperous at the moment, but what happens after the autumn wind? The ecology of the northwest is very fragile, and there is no benefit at all from a large amount of land being reclaimed.  Near Bianjing, the Yellow River overflows every year, and the source is here.  And the richer Qingzhou is, the more it will attract the covetation and plunder of Xixia people.  The most critical thing is that the quantity and quality of horses raised have dropped significantly, which poses a threat to the frontiers of the Song Dynasty. It is self-evident!  Li Fugui is putting the cart before the horse and not distinguishing between the important and the important!  Regardless of whether this matter was instigated by Li Fugui or not, these things happened under his rule, but he turned a blind eye, or at least did not act.  In this way, Lin Zhao trusted Zhe Wenxin's words a little more.  At the same time, the suspicion towards Li Fugui also increased a bit.  Afterwards, Lin Zhao rushed to a nearby town. He went out alone and had to take care of himself.  Thinking back to the days when I was in the mission, when I had clothes to wear, hands to eat and food to open my mouth, those days were really good.  While thinking about the good old days, he rode towards the town, where he might be able to find out some news.  As he walked, Lin Zhao noticed something strange. Someone seemed to be following him vaguely.  A bad premonition immediately came to mind, and he was suddenly followed in Gyeongju. What happened? You know, Lin Zhao came alone, and he came to Gyeongju with a heavy responsibility.  It is foreseeable that there will be some ups and downs this time.  Therefore, being suddenly followed by someone made me feel a little nervous.  Could it be that his whereabouts were leaked? Are they Li Fugui's people? What is their purpose? Many thoughts came to his mind in an instant, and Lin Zhao couldn't help but become a little more solemn.  Immediately he accelerated his horse and ran towards the town.  I thought that after entering the town, I would be able to escape safely with the help of the cover of houses and people.  After entering the town, Lin Zhao found out that this place was called Nanhe Town. He didn¡¯t know its origin. Anyway, there were no rivers around. The name sounded a bit strange.  Lin Zhao went directly to an inn. After all, his stomach was already growling. Eating dry food and drinking cold water all the time was not an option.  As soon as I arrived at the door, a waiter from the inn immediately came to greet me.  In the northwest, inns are very simple, and both the scale and the sophistication of the buildings are far inferior to those in the Central Plains.  After all, it is a border area, and the inn mainly caters to business travelers traveling from south to north, east to west.  But in recent times, due to the war between Song and Xia, businessmen and travelers have avoided the Huanqing Road area, and the business of the inn has been very deserted.  Therefore, when Lin Zhao arrived, the waiter at the inn was very enthusiastic and greeted him happily.?? ? Just when Lin Zhao was about to leave the bay-red horse to a waiter to take care of him, his expression suddenly moved, and then he stopped, and the eyes behind him got closer and closer

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 264: A brave young man who acts for justice

    The waiter was originally going to welcome Lin Zhao to a seat in the store, but he didn't expect this young man who looked very polite to sit down at the door.  After Lin Zhao noticed something strange behind him, he stopped and sat outside. The bay-red horse was not far away from him.  In this way, you can clearly observe the situation, and if there is any abnormality, you can also rush over and escape on horseback as soon as possible.  Lin Zhao really wanted to wait for a while to see who was following him.  Is it possible that Li Fugui found out just after he stepped into the border of Gyeongju and wanted to put himself to death?  Even if there is something wrong in his heart, Li Fugui wouldn't be so impulsive or arrogant, right?  Therefore, Lin Zhao did not believe that the tail behind him was Li Fugui's person.  At the same time, I became even more curious, who is this person?  The inn in the northwest is simple and the food is relatively simple. Lin Zhao casually ordered some mutton and some noodles.  When you go out, you still have to make do with it more or less.  When Lin Zhaozheng was taking a bite of the noodles, a group of people appeared at the door.  The guy was immediately excited. What's the trend today?  Business is booming, isn¡¯t it?  However, today's customers are quite strange. There are no seats in the hall of the store, but they are all sitting outside under the sun.  Although the weather is nice and the sun is shining brightly, the autumn wind is already chilly. Are these people so happy?  Of course Lin Zhao would not think so. Judging from the clothes of these people, they were not elegant people.  The journey was full of dust, and they looked like they were people who relied on their strength to make a living.  Since they sat down, Lin Zhao felt something strange.  These people were sitting on the side, looking at themselves from time to time, and from time to time looking at the bay-red horses grazing in the distance!  Lin Xu¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He was worried that riding a little white dragon would be too conspicuous, so he specially bought a batch of bay-red horses.  But in order to travel, the bay-red horses chosen were also good Hequ horses, and they were considered good horses.  Although horses are produced in the northwest, the Song army still has insufficient supply.  How much surplus is there among the people?  It seems reasonable to arouse suspicion as he rides his horse majestically in the northwest.  Lin Zhao suddenly felt that he had made a very low-level mistake.  Does Li Fugui move so fast?  Lin Zhao saw the big man on the side out of the corner of his eye and felt somewhat suspicious.  When Lin Zhao was wondering, the big man on the opposite side stood up and walked over, saying in a deep voice: "You, we want your horse!" Several men with big muscles and round waists gathered around.  Extremely arrogant, with an even worse attitude, almost pointing at his nose and scolding him directly.  Lin Zhao was stunned for a moment. What is going on?  Blackmail?  Or robbery?  Or is it disguised as robbery, but actually some people have ulterior motives?  Lin Zhao was a little unsure.  He said in a deep voice: "What do you call them? Are you kidding me?" The waiter in the inn couldn't help but frowned and looked a little panicked.  I thought I would be lucky today, with business being so good, but I didn't expect that a group of evil stars would be attracted to me.  So he immediately went to the side of the road far away, for fear of being affected.  "Young man, don't talk nonsense. The Sa family doesn't have the patience. I just want to let you know that we want this horse!" The man with big muscles and round waist was extremely arrogant. He slapped the table where Lin Zhao was eating with his big hand, and his four legs almost  Collapse.  While he was talking, someone stepped forward to untie the horse's reins.  "Friend, this is too much!" Lin Zhao was very angry!  But still calm!  To be honest, until now.  He still couldn't stop eating. Who was the other party?  If it's just simple robbery or blackmail, that's easy to handle!  But what if What Lin Zhao is most worried about is that if these people have any connection with Li Fugui or the muddy waters of Qingzhou, it will be troublesome.  Sometimes a clever trick of borrowing a knife to kill can also be carried out in the simplest way.  In case someone deliberately concealed it.  What will be the consequences after pretending to be a robber and then irritating yourself and causing a conflict?  Take advantage of the chaos and kill people.  So Lin Zhao was still very cautious.  "Fifth brother, don't make any noise with him. This is a good horse. I think it can be sold for a good price." "This young man rides such a good horse. Maybe he still has some money on him. You can search for it today.  "It's really a robbery?" When Lin Zhao was hesitating, a big hand reached towards his chest.  Maybe it was bearable before, but now, it is absolutely unbearable.  The dignified young minister of Dali Temple was robbed by a few thieves when he was sent to the Northwest Prison. It would be too funny to spread the news!  Lin Xu is welcome, and the short sword he carries with him is unsheathed!  This is a good thing brought back from Tubo. It was a gift given to him by Ali Gu. It is said that it comes from the great food country in the Western Regions.  The material is tungsten iron unique to Dashi, which is extremely?Hard and extremely sharp.  Before the big man's hand reached Lin Zhao's chest, he only saw a flash of cold light in front of his eyes. After a moment of hesitation, the big man retreated wailing.  It was at this moment that blood spurted out. Looking at the trembling palm, three fingers were missing.  The short sword in Lin Zhao's hand was so sharp that his fingers were broken too quickly and the blood flow was delayed.  This move was undoubtedly a great stimulus, making the incident not just a robbery, but a complete conflict.  Lin Zhao also wanted to take a look and test where these people came from.  The result seemed to be a bit beyond his expectation. Several big-shouldered men were furious when they saw their companions being injured, and rushed forward with howls.  After the fight, Lin Zhao realized that he had thought wrong. It was really just a simple blackmail and robbery!  These people are just brute force. Although they have weapons in their hands, they definitely don't have the martial arts skills that a killer should have.  Even so, they had an absolute advantage in numbers, so Lin Zhao was still struggling.  Thanks to learning martial arts from Su An and practicing diligently, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to resist.  No matter what the purpose of these people is, at this moment, personal safety has been threatened, and Lin Zhao has absolutely no reason to be soft.  In the northwest, the young minister of Dali Temple was robbed. In the case of legitimate self-defense, it was not a big deal to kill a few people.  The waiters in the inn and the few passers-by were frightened when they saw this situation.  Although growing up in the northwest, the flash of swords and shadows is not surprising, but it is mainly on the battlefield, and there are very few such situations in the streets.  In addition to complaining incessantly, each and every one of them could only hide far away, fearing that the sword had no eyes and would hurt themselves.  Although Lin Zhao was very strenuous, he did it on a whim.  ¡°Every generation born in the 1980s and 1990s has a martial arts dream in their hearts, and Lin Zhao is no exception.  When I came to ancient times, I subconsciously had some impulse, hoping to have a chance to be a knight.  Knights are rare, but there were quite a few knights in ancient times.  "It takes ten steps to kill one person, but a thousand miles leaves no trace behind."  Hello.  How majestic and chic, this is the temperament of a chivalrous man who can come and go with ease.  From the Qin and Han Dynasties until the Tang Dynasty, there have been many knight-errants among the people.  By the Song Dynasty, due to the emphasis on literature over martial arts and the control of civilian weapons, the rangers gradually faded out of people's sight.  "But the feeling of being a ranger has always been in Lin Zhao's heart. Today's opportunity is just a chance to fulfill his dream of becoming a ranger.  So the dagger was unsheathed and swung out unceremoniously. With his flexible identity and the sharp dagger in his hand, Lin Zhao had the upper hand temporarily, but under such circumstances, it was not easy to win quickly and completely.  Logically speaking, Lin Zhao has enough patience to deal with them.  However, if the entanglement continues, the local officials will inevitably be alerted, even if it is just a local official, and his whereabouts will be exposed.  Therefore, Lin Zhao was still a little anxious.  When Lin Zhao was in trouble, a horse around him neighed, and then a long sword joined the battle.  Lin Zhao thought there was an extra opponent, and when he was about to complain secretly, he turned around and found that the person coming was to help him. ? Two versus six is ??not an advantage in the first place, but two ¡°masters¡± with good martial arts skills are enough to cope with the situation at hand.  After a while, several burly men with round waists retreated, and there were already several wounds on their bodies.  Seeing this scene, I knew that I had encountered a tough situation today, so I evacuated immediately based on the principle of keeping the green hills and not worrying about running out of firewood.  Only then did Lin Zhao have the opportunity to stop and see clearly, who was helping him?  When I turned around, there was a young man in his twenties standing next to him.  He held a long sword in his hand, stained with blood.  The young man has a resolute face, and judging from the temperament between his brows and his whole body, he looks like a scholar, even a scholar with good knowledge.  "But this person's performance just now was really good, his skills were good, and he seemed to have a mighty demeanor.  It can be said that he is both civil and military, and should be a talented person.  If it weren¡¯t for this person¡¯s help just now, it would really be difficult for Lin Zhao to deal with those inexplicable robbers.  That's why.  He was somewhat grateful in his heart. When he walked towards the other party, Lin Zhao discovered that the brave young man was looking at him with a smile.  "May I ask your Excellency" Just when Lin Xu was about to ask the other party's name, the inn's waiter walked up and cried: "Oh, you are in trouble. These people are local gangsters who specialize in robbery.  The horses and goods of the merchants usually just wander outside the town. Unexpectedly, today"When we arrived at the market I must have fallen in love with this young master's horse, and the shop was damaged" The implication is that I actually want to express one thing - claim for compensation! I guess it was also intimidated by Lin Zhao's hands  Lin Zhao looked at the objects destroyed in the fight, threw down a bunch of copper coins, and said: "Okay, these are your compensation!  " "Thank you very much!  "The guy immediately beamed with joy. "Lin Shaoqing, it's not advisable to stay here for a long time. It's better to leave first!  " Lin Zhao was just about to step forward to greet the young man, but when he heard such words, he immediately stopped and his expression became a little solemn (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation at Qidian.  Monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 265: Mr. Lao Jinglue

    Lin Shaoqing!  As soon as this title came out of his mouth, Lin Zhao was a little confused and looked at the young man in front of him warily.  This person knows himself and his latest official position, which is enough to show that this person is extraordinary.  Lin Zhao, however, had no impression of this person and did not know him!  "Lin Shaoqing, don't be nervous. I have no ill intentions!" The visitor hurriedly clarified and whispered: "This is not the place to talk. How about we go to another place to explain in detail?" Lin Zhao was still a little hesitant. The purpose of coming to Qingzhou this time was clear.  It is bound to offend some people, so the risk still exists.  After just experiencing a robbery and a fight, Lin Zhao was naturally extra alert. How could he just believe the words of a suspicious person?  To be honest, Lin Zhao now has some doubts as to whether the robbery just now was an act.  Although this kind of thing may happen in itself, it is just a bunch of ignorant fools trying to rob a good horse.  But it may also be the beginning of a further trap. After all, this young man's courageous appearance was too sudden.  And he directly called out his name, which inevitably made Lin Zhao suspicious.  Change a place?  Change to where?  Lin Zhao felt that his swordsmanship and martial arts were inferior to this man's. If he suddenly attacked in a secluded place, the consequences would be disastrous.  So Lin Zhao was naturally a little hesitant, and when he looked at the young man in front of him, he felt a little hesitant.  Turn around and walk away?  Is this safe?  If you don¡¯t understand some issues, it¡¯s okay to have doubts in your mind!  The good young man who acted bravely seemed to have noticed Lin Zhao's dilemma. He smiled softly, handed over the long sword and said, "I'm walking empty-handed. Lin Shaoqing should rest assured. I really don't mean any harm." Lin Zhao thought about it for a while, and if  His intention was to be detrimental to him, so he could just take action just now. Why should he help him fight off those reckless men?  So it¡¯s possible that he really acted bravely!  Of course, there may be other purposes.  There is only one possibility, and that is to get close to yourself.  No matter what his true intention is, at least for the time being, he will not hurt himself!  After understanding this, Lin Zhao felt that a walk with him didn't seem like anything.  "Well, please come first, Your Excellency!" Lin Zhao didn't take the long sword and directly got on the bay red horse.  Together they flew out of town.  Soon, the two of them arrived at a small hill. Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Now, can you tell me your surname? And how do you know me?" The young man said: "Forgive me, Lin Shaoqing, I will go to Jianzhong next time."  But" Who?  Planting under construction?  Lin Zhao was suddenly shocked. First of all, it was the surname "Zhong".  One of the famous general families in the Northern Song Dynasty was the Zhong Family of Qingjian City. Is this person a member of the Zhong Family?  !  Secondly, Lin Zhaocai paid attention to his name - Zhong Jianzhong!  When Lin Zhao heard this name, he felt a little unfamiliar, but after thinking about it carefully, his eyes couldn't help but shine.  Because he later had a more famous name - Zhongshi Dao!  This name is very familiar, especially "Water Margin" which is famous for later generations.  Among them, Lu Tiha's Boxing Suppression of Guanxi is a well-known masterpiece.  Among them, Lu Tiha mentioned a character - Lao Jinglue Xianggong, who was exactly the cultivator in front of him.  As for the other little manager, he was his younger brother Zhong Shizhong.  Zhong Shidao, named Yi Shu, was from Luoyang.  Originally named Jianzhong, it was renamed Shiji to avoid the taboo of the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty when he founded Jingguo. Later, he was given the name Shidao by Emperor Huizong.     at this time.  Before Song Huizong was born, his name was Zhong Jianzhong.  Fortunately, in his previous life, Lin Zhao liked to read some historical books and had some understanding of the way of cultivating teachers, otherwise he would definitely be blind to Mount Taishan today.  Zhong Shidao is a direct descendant of the Zhong family in Qingjian City, a family of famous generals in the Northern Song Dynasty.  Since the opening of Confucianism in the early Northern Song Dynasty, the Zhong family has shone brightly.  Become a shining star.  Zhongfang's descendants and nephews did not inherit his wealth of knowledge, but they made meritorious deeds on the battlefield and made considerable achievements in the military.  Zhong Fang is Zhong Shidao¡¯s great-grandfather, and Zhong Fang¡¯s brother Zhong Zhaoyan is Zhong Shidao¡¯s great-grandfather.  His grandfather Zhong Shiheng was Zhong Fang's nephew.  He is a famous general in the area, and is famous in the northwest, and is the founder of the Zhong Family Army.  During the war against Xixia, Zhong Shiheng repeatedly made military exploits and became famous.  In the early days, he was even a figure comparable to Di Qing. He had great military exploits and was well known to almost everyone in the northwest. His prestige among the Western Army was very high.  It is precisely because of Zhong Shiheng's reputation and deeds that the Zhong family laid the foundation for a century-old family of famous generals.  Zhong Shiheng has eight sons, Zhong Gu (diagnosis, consultation, chant, e, Suo, Ji, Yi), Zhong Shidao's father is Zhong Ji.  At this time, Zhongshi Dao was not well-known, and he was just a weak young man.  However, by the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, things were different.?.  During the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhong Shidao initially served as a civil servant. Because of his strategy, he later changed his position to a military position. He performed well in resisting Xixia and became a famous general.  In the first year of Jingkang of the Song Dynasty, the Jin soldiers went south. He was ordered to serve as the envoy of the capital and Hebei Province. He advocated the fight against the Jin and won the support of the people. He was relieved of military power when the capital was rescued.  Soon Zhong Shidao died of illness, and then the capital fell. This is all a story later.  At this time, Zhongshi Dao was not yet famous and did not have so much glory.  It was only because of the merits of his ancestors that he was able to make up for the post of the third class. After passing the examination not long ago, he was ordered to become a civil servant and served as the promotion official of Xizhou.  Logically speaking, he should be on his way to take office now, but instead he appears in Qingzhou in the northwest. From Bianjing to Xizhou, the route to Qingzhou is not smooth.  When he revealed his identity, Lin Zhao immediately guessed his purpose. The reason was too obvious.  Who is the person being imprisoned in Gyeongju Prison by Lee Bo-gyu now?  It is Zhong Yong, the fourth son of Zhong Shiheng.  He is not only a member of the Zhong family in Qingjian City, but also a Zhongshi Dao, that is, the biological uncle of Zhong Jianzhong in front of him.  When Zhong Yong got into trouble and was imprisoned, it was impossible for the Zhong family to remain indifferent.  Although there has been no obvious action or news until now.  But there must be operations in private, it¡¯s just that outsiders don¡¯t know it!  I think that when Zhong Shidao appears here, he must be running for his fourth uncle!  But why can he find himself?  And recognize yourself?  In my impression, I have no contact with the Zhong family in Qingjian City, and I have never met Master Zhong. How could he know me?  In fact, Lin Zhao still had some doubts about his identity. Either he was Zhong Jianzhong, or he was the famous old manager Xianggong.  Master Zhong seemed to be aware of Lin Zhao's concerns and said in a deep voice: "Lin Shaoqing, don't worry about it. Although I don't have the opportunity to see your distinguished style, I often hear my master mention it, so I know something about your distinguished master." "I dare to ask your distinguished master.  Who is it?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but be a little curious. Today, he seemed to be really addicted to wandering, and his speech actually talked about the martial arts, which was a bit like a martial arts novel.  Zhong Shidao said in a deep voice: "My master, Mr. Hengqu, Zhang Zai!" In an emergency, Zhong Shidao didn't talk about the etiquette of respecting teachers and directly mentioned the name of the master.  Zhang Zai?  Northern Song Dynasty philosopher Zhang Zai!  Cheng Yi, the cousin of the Cheng Hao brothers?  !  Lin Zhao passed through Luoyang on his way to Hehuang as an envoy. He met Zhang Zai at the banquet of Sima Guang and Shao Yong and had interactions with him.  If his teacher is Zhang Zai, then it is not surprising that he knows something about himself.  Historically, when he was a child, he worshiped Zhang Zai as his teacher.  Zhang Zai happened to be from Guanzhong and was a famous local Confucian.  Although the Zhong family in Qingjian City is famous for their military exploits, their ancestors were planted by a great Confucian.  Since you are asking for a master for your nephew, it must be someone who is knowledgeable and highly respected.  In the northwest, Zhang Zai is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate, which is very reasonable.  Moreover, the person in front of him had an elegant temperament and a sense of good knowledge, which was more in line with his status as a disciple of Confucianism.  Zhong Shidao seemed to be worried that Lin Zhao was not at ease, so he directly told several things that happened at the Luoyang banquet.  There were only a few people at the banquet at that time, so the credibility was immediately enhanced.  Especially when Zhong Shi Dao explained some of his master Zhang Zai¡¯s views on the study of mind, almost all of Lin Zhao¡¯s doubts were dispelled.  At that time, Lin Zhao just made a few nonsense words to cope with the situation, but Zhang Zai didn't expect that Zhang Zai really took it seriously.  Afterwards, I thought about it carefully and analyzed it a lot.  At this time, it was said through the mouth of Zhongshi Dao. Lin Zhao seemed to understand but not understand, but he also concluded from this that no one except Zhang Zai, Shao Yong and a few others had this insight.  So there is no doubt that he is Zhang Zai¡¯s disciple. Zhong Shidao has quite a lot of identity certificates on him. He also carries with him the documents issued by the imperial court to take office in Xizhou, which is undoubtedly the best identity certificate now.  From this, it can be proved that his identity is none other than the famous veteran Lue Xianggong Shidao!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It turns out that I am a descendant of the Zhong family. Mr. Zhang Zai is a senior student. I am disrespectful and disrespectful." Zhong Shidao then smiled and said: "No, I'm being presumptuous. I'm just worried about some things, so please"  Lin Shaoqing forgives me. " Lin Zhao naturally knows why Zhong Shidao is in such a hurry.  It's just that he is the official in charge of the investigation of this matter, and Zhongshidao is equivalent to the prisoner's family, so it seems inappropriate to meet in private.  But now that I¡¯ve seen him, it doesn¡¯t matter, not to mention that he saved himself by cultivating the Tao of Masters!  But for other things, if possible, it is better not to mention them as much as possible. It is best to keep each other riddled.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Are you going to Xizhou to take office?" Lin Shaoqing obviously asked knowingly.??Change the subject.  Zhong Shidao pondered for a moment and said bluntly: "No, I came to Qingzhou specifically to find Lin Shaoqing." "Oh? Looking for me" Lin Zhao pretended to be surprised.  Master Zhong said: "I think Lin Shaoqing also knows why I came here to ask for help. Please rest assured that I definitely don't want to be my uncle The Zhong family's family education is very strict, and the Zhong family members behave uprightly and don't do those things.  It's a shameful thingI'm not here to plead for mercy, but to complain to Lin Shaoqing!" "Uhis there a difference?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile bitterly, and suddenly asked: "By the way, you haven't told me yet, how did you recognize me?" ps: For the sake of clarity and intuition, let's just call it Zhongshi Dao!  To avoid confusion, I hope you will understand!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 266: Covering one¡¯s ears and stealing the bell?

    How did you recognize Lin Shaoqing?  Master Zhongdao said with a smile: "Please forgive Lin Shaoqing, I am really presumptuous. To be honest, I am not sure that I am Lin Shaoqing. I just tried to test it out, but I didn't expect that I happened to meet him." "Oh? Such a coincidence?" Lin Zhao said to  So, I really think it's a bit funny, but it's too much of a coincidence.  However, Lin Zhao would not believe it if he knew his whereabouts before practicing the way of mastering!  After all, he left the mission quietly from Qinfeng Road, and no one knew his whereabouts.  Moreover, the imperial edict was only announced to the outside world after he left, so it was impossible for anyone to monitor or follow him one step ahead.  Therefore, Lin Zhao became more and more curious, how did Master Zhong find him?  ¡°If the clues are obvious, then Master Zhong can find it, and so can Li Fugui.  What's the point of quietly coming to Gyeongju for an unannounced visit?  Therefore, Lin Zhaocai specifically wanted to ask clearly.  Master Zhongdao said with a smile: "I heard my tutor talk about Lin Shaoqing's physical appearance and appearance earlier, and that's how I identified Shaoqing himself. As for why we met here, it was a complete coincidence. Lin Shaoqing's deeds in the Central Plains are famous all over the world.  You know, I also admire your respect for your methods. Lin Shaoqing was ordered to investigate this case in Qingzhou, and some things will be very troublesome, so I made an inference based on your habits and guessed that you might come to Qingzhou for an unannounced visit!  " Lin Zhao couldn't help but be a little surprised, and also wanted to laugh a little.  I used to see some information analyzing people's thoughts and habits, etc., but I never thought that one day I would become the target of analysis by others, and the analysis was quite reasonable.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little scared. If this was the case, then there should be many people who analyzed his actions.  Then come to Gyeongju for an unannounced visit and think about it carefully Alas!  Failure!  Lin Zhao was wondering, could this be considered deceiving someone?  Master Zhongdao continued: "I have been wandering around the outskirts of Qingzhou in the past few days. After Lin Shaoqing appeared, I happened to notice. He is alone and has an extraordinary bearing. The person who pays attention to the place is also unusual, and he rides a good horse.  They are very similar in every aspect. It just so happened that I was attacked and it was my duty to draw my sword to help, so I took the risk. I didn't expect that it was Lin Shaoqing" "My feelings are still my own, so I admitted it directly after being tempted.  well!  After all, he had revealed his identity, and Lin Zhao gave another faint wry smile.  "Actually" Master Zhongdao continued: "The Zhong family originally did not have any pleas or other plans. They insisted that the pure will become pure and the dirty will become dirty. If you are upright, you will not be afraid of the shadow. But the family is worried about the safety of the fourth uncle.  Especially after Lin Shaoqing arrived, the fourth uncle's safety situation became even more worrying, so the family sent me to investigate the situation. "Why does it make it even more unsafe for me to come?"  Lin Zhao murmured in his heart, slightly puzzled and a little unhappy.  Zhong Shidao seemed to realize that there was an ambiguity in his words, and immediately explained: "Lin Shaoqing, I'm sorry! It's like this. If my uncle is wronged, Li Fugui will definitely have the intention to kill and silence us. Maybe he was afraid of our Zhong family before, so he  There will be a delay, but now that Lin Shaoqing is here and the court has begun to investigate, Li Fugui may take desperate measures, so my uncle will be more and more in danger. " Lin Zhao didn't say anything, but he vaguely felt it.  What Zhong Shidao said seems to make sense.  Regardless of who is right or wrong, according to the current situation, Li Fugui still controls Huanqing Road, while Zhong Yong is imprisoned and controlled by others.  If a bowl of water is equal, it would really be unfair to Zhong Yong If Zhong Yong is indeed wrong, then it doesn't matter.  But what if Li Fugui really has a problem.  Judging from the current situation, this is indeed possible. ? Then it is reasonable for him to harm others in order to escape guilt.  Zhong Yong is a good general, and his death has implicated the entire Zhong family.  Lin Zhao didn't want to lose an excellent general and break the hearts of a family of famous generals.  This is exactly where the family worries themselves.  Master Zhong continued: "I had no intention of pleading for mercy, but I happened to meet Lin Shaoqing today, so I took the liberty to ask you to find a way to save my uncle. Then the right and wrong will be determined by the national law, and the Zhong family will have no complaints.  " "Yes!" Lin Zhao responded softly. Zhong Shidao's request was not excessive at all and was completely reasonable.  Moreover, the family members have a clear attitude. If there is a scum, they will not be lenient in exterminating relatives for justice.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "You came to Qingzhou just to wait for me to meet by chance, right?" Now, what Lin Shaoqing wants to know is, what measures did the Zhong family take to rescue or preserve Zhong Yong?  "I don't want to, but Zhong Shidao shook his head and said: "There are no measures, we are just investigating the case. As long as the truth can come to light, then everything will be revealed to the world. If my uncle was wronged, he can naturally be cleared."Sorry, if it is really my uncle's fault, I would like to deal with it according to military law.  " "Zhong Shidao's words are absolutely correct. This is the most direct and effective way to rescue. Apart from this, there is really no other way. "The emperor personally issued an order to explain the matter, and who did he want to bribe?  It's not easy, at least Lin Zhao will not bend the law for personal gain. It is impossible to directly rescue him by force. The Zhong family in Qingjian City has been loyal for generations and will never take risks because of Zhong Yong. To put it seriously, it is tantamount to treason.  The young man may be hot-blooded, but Zhong E will never allow it. For the Zhong family in Qingjian City, they have only two choices: either to watch Zhong Yong die, or to give up.  Just hoping that the case will come to light, no matter what, it seems a bit passive. It is not convenient for the Zhong family to come forward directly, so they send a descendant to visit, or other efforts will not affect the entire Zhong family.  That's what he ordered, but Zhong Shidao is not an ordinary person. His strategies and talents are very good. After all, he is a famous figure in history. When he saw Lin Zhao, he had some ideas and methods in his mind.  An idea came up. Maybe this is a third solution, but it is undoubtedly much more promising. "Then can you find any clues?"  "The thing Lin Zhao lacks the most now is clues. After coming to Qingzhou, he has completely lost his sight. Although Zhong Shidao's position is biased, it can at least be used as a reference, which is much better than not knowing anything.  Seeing Lin Zhao's interest, Zhong Shidao was secretly happy and said: "First of all, we can confirm that this was not a deliberate provocation by the Xixia people to invade. It was Li Fugui who took the initiative to provoke the Xixia people. Unexpectedly, he was defeated in the end and the city of Dashun fell.  .  " "Li Fugui took the initiative?  "Lin Zhao was suddenly a little surprised. Before that, he suspected that Li Fugui was mainly underestimating the enemy and rushing in, not for other reasons. As for taking the initiative to provoke a war, everyone must have doubts! After all, throughout the Song Dynasty, the monarchs and ministers had serious fears.  Xia Zheng was afraid of going to war with the Xixia people, and few people would take the initiative to provoke the Xixia people. What's more, during that time, Li Bingchang had just surrendered to the Central Plains, proclaimed himself a vassal, and accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty emperor. The relationship between Song and Xia was at peace. What happened to Li Fugui.  How to easily send troops to start a war? This is definitely not in line with the court's intentions and policies. It can even be said to be an approach that undermines the country's major policies. Especially the special relationship between the Song Dynasty and Xixia. Li Fugui's approach is undoubtedly a proactive breach of the alliance.  You know, the people of the Central Plains are the most particular about etiquette. Li Fugui's behavior undoubtedly made the Song Dynasty rude and angered the Xixia people, which directly led to the outbreak of war, which was a serious consequence for the Xixia people.  It's also bad to be pushed to the side of the Liao Kingdom. The most terrible thing is that the Xixia people will be able to rebel in the future. It is not us who want to rebel, but you who force us to rebel! This is what the Song Dynasty court does not want to see.  Does Li Fugui have the courage to do this? What's the purpose of doing this? He is a frontier general, and although there is war, it is not good for them, especially Li Fugui or Qingzhou.  Zhizhou, doesn¡¯t he want peace and tranquility in the place under his jurisdiction? What can he gain from the war? It is precisely because of this that Lin Zhao becomes more and more confused! Li Fugui¡¯s starting point is very strange, at least for now.  . Could it be that Zhong Shidao made up a lie deliberately to save his uncle Zhong Yong? But is it necessary? Even if he has deceived him now, what will happen next?  There will definitely be an investigation, Zhong Shidao must be clear about this. With the reputation and prestige of the Zhong family, Zhong Yong's incident is already a big blow to their family, but if it is to make up for it.  If something happens, it will cause more harm than good. A general who does not obey the rules is completely different from cheating. In more serious terms, it can rise to the level of deceiving the emperor. I believe that the Zhong family will not take it lightly.  Such a risk. Furthermore, Zhongshi Dao is a student of Zhang Zai. The great Confucian scholars have very high requirements for the character of their students. Historically, Zhongshi Dao has also been highly regarded, so Lin Zhao has reason to believe in Zhongshi Dao.  What Tao said is true, at least 70% to 80% credible, and it can be used as a good reference. But what is the cause of the war? Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice: "Well, other than that.  , have you found anything else?  ¡± speciesDao said: "Yes, the pastures on Huanqing Road have been damaged to a great extent, and most of them have been converted into farmland. This seems to have a lot to do with Li Fugui." Lin Zhao also investigated this matter, so he did not  Not surprisingly.  Judging from the current situation, it seems to be increasingly disadvantageous for Li Fugui.  But how to investigate in depth?  For a moment, Lin Zhao was in trouble!  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that not long after he had left, Zhe Wenxin no, it should be said that it was Xin Wenzhe, who was dressed in men¡¯s clothing, riding a horse to Nanhe Town!  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 267: A fishy fish

    Zhang Gouer, a native of Gyeongju, was born in a poor peasant family.  In the early years of the Xixia invasion, his family died in the rebellion, leaving Zhang Gouer homeless and helpless.  Since his livelihood was not stable, he gathered a few friends and started stealing together.  Later, they became more courageous, and relying on the strength and bravery of a few people, they started robbing openly and openly.  They mainly operate around Gyeongju, and usually commit crimes in the wild, robbing passing merchants, and rarely enter towns.  Precisely because of this, it was difficult for the government to track down and arrest them, so they turned a blind eye and became more arrogant, becoming like a group of bullies.  Zhang Gouer is the leader among them. Because he used to be the fifth eldest child in the family, everyone else called him Fifth Brother.  The day before yesterday, Zhang Gouer and others discovered a new target outside the city.  They saw a young man, alone, riding a bay horse by.  In the land of Longyou, the Xixia and Song dynasties were very concerned about horses. Horse thieves from all walks of life also had a great demand for horses, so the price of horses was not low.  Especially good horses can be sold at a good price.  Zhang Gouer could tell at a glance that the bay-red horse Lin Zhao was riding was a good horse, a Hequ horse from Tubo.  If you can grab this, it will be much more cost-effective than robbing those small vendors on weekdays.  What¡¯s more, due to the recent war between Song and Xia, there are obviously fewer vendors on Huanqing Road, and their ¡°business¡± has not been open for a long time.  After finally seeing such a piece of fat, I was so greedy that I was not willing to let it go, so I followed it all the way.  I originally wanted to do it in the wild, but considering that the bay red horse must have good running ability, I was afraid that I would not be able to catch it.  If someone accidentally escapes, the cooked duck will fly away.  After thinking about it, they decided to follow him into the town before taking action. This would make it easier to chase and intercept him, and they would not be afraid that he could escape.  Of course, this also violates their principle of not entering towns.  I can't control that much now, the big business is important right now.  But I didn¡¯t expect it.  Today, a tragedy occurred.  Not only did they not grab anything, several people were injured to varying degrees, and Zhang Gouer even lost three fingers.  It really made them angry. From the beginning to now, they have never encountered such a disaster.  It is a failure and a great humiliation.  Although I want revenge very much, I think about that young man¡¯s sharp dagger.  I was a little scared, not to mention that he had a helper who was good at swordsmanship.  If you seek revenge again, you will be asking for trouble.  The house leaked and it rained all night. When Zhang Gouer was indignant, the government came to find them again.  I thought I had offended some big shot, or that the government had finally made up its mind.  To bring them to justice.  Unexpectedly, the county government officer who came here gave them a strange errand.  "You know what you do in your daily life. The state and county don't care about you. You have to know it in your own mind." The county official said: "Now there is an important thing to entrust to you. It's done.  You can forget about it, and there will be a reward." Zhang Gouer and others are naturally happy to see this happen!  It is definitely a big temptation for the government not to pursue them and let things go by the wayside.  After all, they had committed numerous crimes before this, but now that they can all be wiped out, where can they find such good things?  Taking advantage of this opportunity to become a good person is also a good choice.  Ever since.  Zhang Gouer said cheerfully: "I don't know what you want to tell us about?" "Look for someone!" The county official said solemnly: "You are familiar with this area, and you must have observed the people coming and going from north to south. Now  Wipe the highlights on my eyes and find someone to come out. "Who are you looking for?" Zhang Gouer was suddenly curious.  The county government officer said: "Look for a handsome young man, about twenty years old, who may be alone or with a few people around him. He has an extraordinary bearing, like a scholar. But he can also do some martial arts" "Uh" Zhang  When the dog heard this, he was startled and thought to himself, isn't this very similar to the person who is going to be robbed today?  Could it be that he is what the state and county are looking for?  It makes the state and county care so much.  Who could it be?  Zhang Gouer suddenly felt that this person's identity might be of great importance.  Could it be that I caused trouble today?  Zhang Gou'er felt uneasy and asked tentatively: "If you dare to ask what the identity of this person is, I know it well, so I can help find him." "Ah, identity" The county government officer said: "It seems to be the governor of the state.  The nephew of a good friend encountered some trouble in Gyeongju, but the young man was stubborn and unwilling to ask for help, and there was no news at all. The family was worried and asked Lord Zhizhou to help find him" The nephew of Lord Zhizhou's friend?  !  When Zhang Gouer heard this, he immediately screamed that something was wrong.  Although I don¡¯t know who this friend is, I can tell you?My lord came forward to help find someone, and with such a large formation, how could his status be ordinary?  Thinking about it now, that young demeanor makes it obvious at first glance that he is not an ordinary person.  I was so obsessed at that time that Zhang Gouer's intestines were filled with regret.  "Okay, I will try my best to search for him!" Zhang Gouer promised. He no longer cared about the so-called reward and the cancellation of the promise.  Now I just hope that the young man will never be found.  At least they have to be discovered far away from Nanhe Town, otherwise they will die without a burial place!  ¡°Hey, it¡¯s really a goose pecking the eyes!  "I just heard the county government officer continue: "You guys, please pay attention, you must work hard, otherwise" "Okay, definitely!" Zhang Gouer also knew that there was no way to avoid this naked threat.  It doesn¡¯t matter, go out and take a look when the time comes. If there is a similar person, just report it to them and fool them.  "Remember, when you find someone, follow them quietly. Don't act rashly, let alone disturb or intrude." The county government officer seemed a little worried and told him: "You must report it to me as soon as possible!" "Yes!  "After the county government officials left, Zhang Gouer wiped the sweat from his forehead. His back was even more wet, and it was even more chilly in the autumn wind.  Zhang Gouer could no longer care about the cold or the pain in his hands. After hurriedly bandaging, he ran to town again.  This time, I was doing things openly and honestly, and I was doing errands for the government, so I behaved uprightly and ethically like never before, and I felt particularly good.  Along the way, they all carefully paid attention to the people coming and going.  Anyone who is younger and looks somewhat similar should be careful.  It¡¯s just that recently there are not many people in Nanhe Town. They want to find a needle in a haystack, but there are only a few drops of water. It¡¯s hard for a clever woman to make a meal without straw!  Zhang Gouer couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, thinking about how to report to the county government.  I had given up all hope, but suddenly my eyes lit up.  From a distance, I saw a handsome boy leading a horse through the long street, heading towards the inn where Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao had just been "Now, I can finally have an explanation!"  "Zhang Gou'er suddenly smiled, and he even forgot about the pain of his finger wound when he was so happy. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This person is none other than Zhe Wenxin, but for the convenience of traveling, he has resumed his men's clothing and continues to use the pseudonym Xin Wenzhe.  She rushed to Qingzhou in a hurry. First, she wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to take revenge on Li Fugui and regain some face for the Zhe family.  However, most of them came for Lin Zhao.  In fact, if you continue to follow the mission led by Su An and others, you can also reach Qingzhou.  It¡¯s just that she was traveling as a merchant from Chang¡¯an. After the mission changed its route, there was no reason to continue accompanying the mission.  More importantly, Zhewenxin couldn't bear such a long time, and subconsciously she wanted to see Lin Zhao as soon as possible.  So he was traveling north alone, traveling lightly and simply.  She knows martial arts and often goes out to do business. She is smart and clever, and she is quite capable of traveling far alone.  She was cautious along the way, and after arriving near Qingzhou, she began to anxiously inquire about Lin Zhao's whereabouts.  Before that, all you had to do was rush to Qingzhou, but once you arrived, there was some trouble. Where is Lin Zhao?  Completely missing.  Ori Wenxin couldn't help but secretly blame himself. It was inevitable that he was a little reckless and careless in this point.  But it doesn¡¯t matter. Lin Zhao¡¯s characteristics are relatively obvious. As long as you pay attention, you may not be able to find out.  Even if you find someone else, it doesn't matter. You can collect information in Gyeongju first, which can be regarded as helping him.  However, it is best to be able to meet him and travel with him!  Nanhe Town is the only way to go to Gyeongju. I think he will definitely leave traces here, so Zhewenxin came here to find out the news.  Zhe Wenxin led the horse into the inn. The traces of Lin Zhao's fight here were still obvious, and there was even some bright red blood on the ground.  Zhe Wenxin didn¡¯t care at all and just led the horse over!  He didn't know that the person he thought about so much was here half a day ago, otherwise he would be very happy.  It was just bad luck that the two of them were still half a day's journey apart!  Although the matter has passed, the waiter in the inn still has some lingering fears about the snacks, but when he saw a guest coming, he happily greeted him.  "Sir, do you want to stay in a hotel or have a meal?" "Dine!" Zhewenxin casually ordered a few foods. He didn't pay much attention to it when he was out.  Then he asked: "Brother, may I have seen a handsome young man like me passing by in the past few days?"&nbsp; "Like you?" The guy didn't seem to react.  He looked up and down at Oribumi Xin's appearance and lowered his head in thought.  Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind. Wasn't that the person who injured someone in the fight before?  Could it be that he is with this young master?  "Yes, there is a person who is somewhat similar to what the young master said!" Before the boy could finish his words, he saw Zhang Gouer and others appearing at the door again.  The clerk glanced at the Oribumi in front of him, then his eyes fell on the door, and he immediately started complaining!  What day is today?  Which god and Buddha did he offend?  This business is out of business (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 268: Zhang Guanli Dai

    "What? Is something wrong?" Zhe Wenxin immediately noticed the difference in the boy's expression and asked in a deep voice.  The man smiled helplessly: "Sir, watch your horse! These people, be careful" Uh what's going on?  Just when Zhe Wenxin was about to ask more carefully, the man apologized: "Sir, please wait for now. I'll be back as soon as I go. I'll go and settle those evil stars first" Evil stars?  Girl Zheqi seems to understand a little better!  The waiter used to have a sad face, but now he had to force a smile, and even entertained Zhang Gouer and the others who had returned.  Especially when he saw the bright red and shocking wound on his left hand, he became even more worried.  But what he didn¡¯t expect was that these people were not as angry as expected. They all behaved themselves, as if they were completely different people.  Just looking at Orifumi Xin in the hall from time to time, the clerk concluded that their nature is easy to change, and it is estimated that they will still be evil, but they have changed their partners.  It seems that the young master needs to be reminded!  With this thought in mind, the guy quickly finished greeting and hurried back.  "Young Master, be careful of those people outside!" The clerk said: "In the morning, there was a young master just like you described, who was targeted by these people" "What? Have you seen him?"  "Zhe Wenxin was suddenly a little nervous, but also a little surprised, and hurriedly asked: "What does that young man look like?" After hearing the guy's description, Miss Zhe was pleasantly surprised.  Unexpectedly, I got the news from Lin Zhao by accident. Seriously Just a moment later, his face became a little gloomy and a little nervous!  Lin Zhao is being targeted by those outside?  What's the meaning?  The man explained it with great emotion, and Zhewen Xin quickly understood it clearly, but he still had a little doubt in his heart.  Is it really just robbery?  So what is this doing here again?  Could it be that I have become their target again?  Zhe Wenxin did not expect such a thing to happen. He was alone and it was not appropriate to get too entangled with them.  At the same time, I also miss Lin Zhao and leave as soon as possible.  Maybe we can catch up with him!  So I hurriedly finished my meal and left immediately.  The guy only said that she was afraid of people like Zhang Gou'er, but what puzzled him was that Gou'er and the others didn't intercept her, didn't get up to chase her, and just let Zhi Wenxin go.  ¡°Uh, could it be that the dog has changed the habit of eating shit?  Zhang Ergou will be filled with joy.  Unexpectedly, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find anything. It took no effort at all, and I actually found a similar person.  Now you can hand over the responsibility, and at the same time, you can prevent those people from quickly finding the rightful owner, and you can be exempted from punishment.  But as time went by, Zhang Ergou felt again.  Maybe this is the person you are looking for.  If this was the case, that would be the best thing. You could also receive a generous reward. People always have luck So, he immediately sent someone to the county government to report the news.  And this news was immediately sent to the Qingzhou Government Office and handed over to Mr. Chen Qiao!  Chen Qiao didn¡¯t expect it.  The news came so quickly, so he immediately went to report the good news to Li Fugui and discuss countermeasures at the same time.  Since Li Fugui gave the order to prevent Lin Zhao from making secret visits on Huanqing Road, they started immediately and used a lot of manpower and material resources.  Even people like Zhang Ergou are used. The purpose is to cast a wide net and understand it at the first time.  Find the possible whereabouts of Lin Shaoqing.  Unexpectedly, the hard work paid off, and we actually achieved something!  Walking into the lobby, Chen Qiao said happily: "General, good news, we have found Lin Zhao!" "He really came to Qingzhou secretly? Where is he now?" Li Fugui looked as expected, but with a hint of nervousness.  But the color can't be concealed.  Chen Qiao said in a deep voice: "There is news. There is a young man working alone in Nanhe Town. From all aspects, it is very likely that he is Lin Shaoqing we are looking for." "Nanhe Town? It is not far from Qingzhou.  "This Lin Zhao came very quickly!" Li Fugui was secretly shocked, and his face became a little unnatural.  "Yes, we are already outside Qingzhou. What Mr. Yuanze said is indeed true!" Li Fugui said in a deep voice: "We have found the person, what should we do?" Chen Qiao pondered for a moment and replied: "The person  We have found him, but we cannot act rashly. We must first send people to pay attention to his every move. As long as we have his whereabouts under our control, we can adapt to the situation according to the situation. " Even if we know Lin Zhao's whereabouts, we can only do it.  Such a move!  Could it be that he wanted to kill people and silence them?  Doesn¡¯t that mean you¡¯re not asking for help?  &nbsp; Although Li Fugui was impulsive and arrogant, he still understood the truth and nodded gently: "Well, keep an eye on me. I want to see how big a splash he can make in Qingzhou?" So,  Many people went to Nanhe Town, and the business of the inn suddenly improved a lot. The waiters were smiling and busy.  He was very curious, could this be God's gift?  He would never have thought that this matter was caused by those two young gentlemen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  After passing Nanhe Town, Zhewenxin clearly noticed that someone seemed to be following him around.  At first, she thought someone was going to harm her, but after observing for a while, she found that this did not seem to be the case.  These people seemed more like they were spying on themselves, and there was no other excessive behavior at all. This made Orifumi a little confused, what exactly did they want to do?  Originally, I wanted to catch up with Lin Zhao in time, but as a result, my trip was blocked, and Lin Zhao suddenly disappeared without a trace.  At the same time, in view of being followed, Zhewen Xin was not in a hurry to find Lin Zhao, and did not want to cause trouble to him!  I heard from the waiter at the inn that there seemed to be a swordsman beside Lin Zhao to help him. I wonder who he was?  Was it the escort that Su An had arranged for him in advance?  Or is there someone else?  Orifumi doesn't know, but there is one thing: he has helpers around him now!  For a moment, Orifumi couldn¡¯t do anything!  Don't dare to act rashly when you are not sure who is behind it and cannot get rid of the other party's tracking.  So, Zhewenxin found a good inn in a town, fell asleep and had a good rest for a few days.  Originally thought that these people would come back disappointed, but two days later, Zhewenxin found that the other party had not relaxed at all!  What is this situation?  While doubtful.  A bold guess comes to mind!  Could it be that someone misunderstood and mistook themselves for someone else or him?  It¡¯s totally possible!  Paper can¡¯t stop the fire. I can guess that Lin Zhao secretly came to Huanqing Road, and others can also notice the clues.  They will definitely search for Lin Zhao based on his physical characteristics. His dress is similar to Lin Zhao No one on Huanqing Road has seen Lin Zhao, so it seems reasonable to have a misunderstanding!  It seems that someone really thinks that he is him! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  Zhewen Xin only felt quite honored and quite happy.  Being able to be his substitute is a different kind of satisfaction At the same time, Orifumi also realized that he couldn't wait any longer and had to take action immediately.  Since someone regards himself as him.  Then he will now receive less attention and restraints, and he will be able to investigate more freely Since it has attracted firepower, then simply attract all the firepower and leave him enough space.  So, early the next morning, Zhe Wenxin went out and headed straight to the border area where Song and Xia were handed over.  There are all kinds of small actions going on. ?????????????? But each one is just a superficial taste and will not go into depth at all.  As a result, a large group of people had to follow her around, all of them were cautious and very busy For a time, the entire Huanqing Road became a mess because of the footsteps of a young man.  In the midst of this chaos.  Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao fished in troubled waters and quietly came to the core area of ??Gyeongju ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Lingxia Shame"  , It¡¯s still not snowing, the hatred of the ministers, when will it be destroyed? Breaking through the Helan Mountains Breaking through the Helan Mountains What a big tone!" Xingqing Mansion, Xixia Palace, a beautiful woman.  He couldn't help but smile coldly, giving people a noble and cool feeling.  This young woman is none other than the powerful Empress Dowager Liang of Xixia, and the person standing next to her is his younger brother, Liang Yimi, the prime minister and uncle of Xixia.  Queen Mother Liang laughed coldly.  Liang Yimi didn't say a word. To be precise, he didn't know what to say.  After a long time, Queen Mother Liang said coldly: "If it were someone else who was so brazen, I would just think it was a joke and sneer. But this person's can make you suffer a big loss in Qingtang City, so you have to  Take it seriously." Liang Yimi's expression suddenly changed, and he excitedly went to Hehuang and Tubo, but in the end he ended up like this.  Even if his sister didn't say anything, he would be a little embarrassed!  "Sister, I was careless" Empress Dowager Liang said in a deep voice: "Although Jinshan is not my biological child, she is still the blood of the late king. It's just a matter of marrying far away from Tubo, but not being able to live in glory. I really wronged her.  Now that the matter has come to this, I won¡¯t blame you for anything. I hope you will learn from it and learn from us.You have also seen how powerful the hand is.  A young man can tease you in the palm of his hand.  You are the Prime Minister of Xixia. Bingchang is still so young and needs more help from you.  " Empress Dowager Liang couldn't bear to blame her younger brother, but she felt a faint hatred that iron could not become steel. Liang Yimi said in a deep voice: "Yes!  "Although the Queen Mother didn't blame her, she felt really sorry. This time she was embarrassed in Xixia, and all of this was thanks to Lin Zhao. "This Lin Zhao is a bit interesting. I heard that he went to Qingzhou again.  ?  "The Queen Mother Liang is quite well informed. "Yes, it is said that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty asked him to investigate Li Fugui!  " Empress Dowager Liang sneered: "Before anything happened, the people of the Song Dynasty started making trouble themselves. Huanqing Road must be in chaos now.  He wants to conquer the Helan Mountains, but before that, let me, the Dangxiang Warriors, conquer the Huanqing Road first!  " After finishing speaking, Queen Mother Liang glanced at Liang Yimi deeply and said solemnly: "He is in Qingzhou and gives you a chance to avenge your shame. Be sure to cherish it!  " Liang Yimi was startled at first, and then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and a hint of cold hatred! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support  , is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it) ¡ËUpdate quickly¡Ë¡ËPlain text¡Ë

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 269: The Smoke Rises

    The men sent by Li Fugui and Chen Qiao were misled, acted smart, and mistook Zhe Wenxin for Lin Zhao.  When everyone¡¯s eyes were fixed on Zhe Wenxin, Lin Zhaoke felt much more relaxed.  At this time, Lin Shaoqing didn¡¯t know that Miss Zheqi took the risk to help her dodge the pursuers, and everything went smoothly as expected.  Precisely because of this, Lin Zhao and Zhongshidao had an unimpeded journey, directly approaching the core area of ??Qingzhou.  The reason why he carries the teachings of a teacher is, firstly, to believe in his character, and secondly, to create a balance.  Li Fugui dominates the world on Huanqing Road, so the farmers must also participate, so as not to actually favor one side.  At the same time, a very practical reason is that he lacks helpers around him.  Of course, this can only be done secretly. In public, there must be no bias at all.  Once the position is biased, the credibility of the investigation results will be greatly reduced. This is an indisputable fact.  The destination for Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao was Liyuan Fort, an important fort outside Qingzhou City.  According to Li Fugui¡¯s words, after Xixia attacked Dashun City, they continued to invade Liyuan Fort and approached Qingzhou.  Another theory is that Li Xin, Zhong Yong and others who went to battle started from here.  Therefore, a very intuitive evidence to determine whether it was an active advance or a passive attack is whether Liyuan Fort was attacked.  So, Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao went straight to Liyuan Fort. They were very careful along the way and it went smoothly as always.  After all, the forts on the border between Song and Xia were all important military towns, so it would be troublesome if they were regarded as spies.  Even if the whereabouts are easily revealed, it will be very troublesome.  Lin Zhao suddenly felt that both overt investigation and undercover investigation had their own advantages and limitations.  Directly investigating as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple would definitely have no obstacles and would be much more convenient.  But in that case, I might not have the chance to see the real Liyuan Fort. This is a very contradictory reality.  Liyuan Fort.  The city wall is trapezoidal, with a circumference of less than two miles.  In September of the third year of Zhiping reign of Emperor Yingzong of the Song Dynasty, Cai Ting built it in Qingzhou at that time. The original place was named Ma Lianping, and Zong Yingzong of the Song Dynasty named it Liyuan Fort.  Although it is such a small place with a circumference of less than two thousand meters, it is an important barrier against Xixia.  During the reign of Renzong, Fan Zhongyan fought against Xixia in the northwest.  Facing the Xixia cavalry, the Song army was unable to resist.  Zhong Shiheng then made a suggestion.  That is to build forts, and use forts one by one to form a strong border defense line.  This avoids the embarrassment of the Xixia cavalry marching straight in and the border defense being ineffective.  This effective method continues to this day and is a solid barrier for the Song Army.  Liyuan Fort is one of them.  But even more famous and important is the lost city of Dashun!  In the first year of Qingli, Fan Zhongyan served as the governor of Qingzhou as a direct bachelor of Longtuge.  In the second year of Qingli, Fan Zhongyan sent his eldest son Fan Chunyou and his general Zhao Ming to lead an army to attack Xixia and recapture Mapu Town in the northwest of Qingzhou.  The geographical location of Mapu Town is very important. It is not only the gateway to Gyeongju, but also the main route from Xixia to Guanzhong.  Occupying this place can cut off Xixia's southward path.  The strategic significance is very important.  Fan Zhongyan immediately risked many dangers and built Dashun City under the noses of the confrontational Xixia people.  Firstly, it is to guard the northwest border, and it can also play a role in reporting news.  When the news reached Bianjing, Emperor Renzong was overjoyed and named Dashun City himself.  There is no doubt that Dashun City was the outpost beacon tower in the northwest of the Song Dynasty, and it was also a nail driven into Xixia.  The significance is very significant.  During the period when Xixia did not hide its identity, it invaded many times, but all ended in failure.  Unexpectedly, Dashun City, which had been defended for thirty years, would be lost in this war.  To be precise, Dashun City is still in the hands of the Song Army for the time being, but its loss is inevitable.  It was only when they arrived near Qingzhou that Lin Zhao found out.  There are still a small number of Song Army soldiers holding on in Dashun City.  It's just that the fortress was completely besieged by the Xixia people, and the Song Dynasty people were unable to help at all. It was only a matter of time before it fell.  Many factors such as the important military significance of Dashun City and Fan Zhongyan¡¯s influence are superimposed.  The monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty were shocked.  This is one of the reasons why this Gyeongju case is so important and has attracted so much attention. It is not just the special identities of Li Fugui and Zhong Yong.  Zhong Shiheng was the proposer of the construction of the fortress, and his grandson Zhong Shidao knew about it in detail, so Lin Zhao heard a very detailed explanation.  At least from this point of view, it is still beneficial to have a teacher by your side.  Now that Dashun City has been "lost", the adjacent Liyuan Fort is particularly important.  As a small military border fortress, it is difficult for outsiders to sneak in.  Lin Zhao was a little embarrassed about this, but Zhong Shidao was very good at finding ways.  NoFrom nowhere, he conjured two Song army uniforms, and after slightly disguising himself, he transformed into two scouts.  Now the situation in the northwest is chaotic, the Xixia people are watching with eager eyes, and a large number of scouts have been sent out on Huanqing Road.  There are many generals and agencies that send out scouts, and they may not be under each other's control, so they won't be penetrated quickly.  Furthermore, Zhong Shidao has a good understanding of the situation of the Western Army, so he can deal with some problems calmly, so a short-term impersonation is completely acceptable.  So, the two fresh scouts went to Liyuan Fort openly and openly.  But things seemed to be different from what they thought. When they had just arrived outside Liyuan Fort and were questioning whether they could go in or not, they saw beacon fires burning in the sky above Liyuan Fort and smoke rising into the sky.  rise.  Is there a war?  Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao looked at each other, both a little surprised.  Before they could react, someone yelled: "Go back to camp quickly and prepare the camp." Back to camp?  What camp are you going back to?  Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao were so confused that they were included in the army and became well-deserved soldiers of the Song Army!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking at the smoke rising above Liyuan Fort, Liang Yimi smiled, and his smile was sinister.  , and also a little proud.  There is no doubt that he launched this offensive.  Being refuted by the Song people in Qingtang City, Liang Yi has always remembered it in his heart, and he felt very uncomfortable.  Revenge is inevitable, and Lin Zhao, his biggest enemy, is now in Gyeongju. How could he let go of such a rare opportunity?  In this regard, his sister, Queen Mother Liang, gave her firm support, but many of them were helpless.  She wanted Liang Yimi to regain her face, and she had to regain this face.  This time, due to Liang Yi's actions in Qingtang City, diplomacy failed, and the marriage was carried out, but the alliance with Hehuang and Tubo was far from done.  It has become a joke in Xixia, making many party nobles very dissatisfied, and Liang Yimi's status and reputation have also been greatly affected.  For Empress Dowager Liang, if an orphan and a widowed mother want to secure the throne, they must have the support of someone close to them, and her younger brother Liang Yimi is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.  Under the current situation, Liang Yimi must not fall. She must try her best to support her brother again.  For Dangxiang people who advocate force, military service is undoubtedly the most glorious face and the best way to make a comeback.  Therefore, Queen Mother Liang decisively asked Liang Yi to come to the border of Gyeongju to preside over the war.  The Empress Dowager Liang was a very courageous woman. In order to protect the status and safety of her mother and son, she did not hesitate to start a war with the Song Dynasty.  Only the war against the Song Dynasty can divert the attention of the party nobles, and it is also the best way to divert domestic conflicts.  The victory in Dashun City gave Empress Dowager Liang the confidence.  She adhered to the Xixia people's inherent concept. As long as the scale of the war was controlled appropriately, the more painful it was to the Song Dynasty people, the more they would be afraid, and the more benefits Xixia would gain from it.  In fact, the scholar-bureaucrats in the Song Dynasty did think this way. Even if they spent money to buy peace, they were unwilling to fight.  The most important thing is that Xixia did not take the initiative to invade the border in this war. In terms of justice, Xixia took the initiative and was not afraid of diplomatic wrangling with the Song Dynasty.  It is precisely for this reason that the Empress Dowager Liang had no scruples and started fighting on the Song-Xia border on Huanqing Road.  With such acquiescence and support, Liang Yi could no longer hold back his desire for revenge, and immediately launched an offensive as soon as he arrived at the front line.  While besieging Dashun City, the Xixia Army immediately launched an attack on Liyuan Fort.  The purpose was to threaten Qingzhou and make the people of the Song Dynasty panic and tremble.  According to Liang Yimi¡¯s thoughts, it would be best to directly attack Qingzhou City, capture Lin Zhao alive there, and regain his face.  It¡¯s just that whether Qingzhou can be captured or not, his Queen Mother sister is afraid that she won¡¯t allow it To capture Qingzhou would be a full-scale war with the Song Dynasty, and the Queen Mother Liang may not be prepared for this.  Liang Yi buried all kinds of dreams in his heart and commanded the army to attack Liyuan Fort.  He had no idea that, by mistake, his great enemy Lin Zhao was not far ahead, otherwise he would have worked even harder.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When smoke appeared at the top of Liyuan Castle, Qingzhou immediately noticed it.  Li Fugui was shocked when he received the news.  He previously believed that the Xixia people's offensive against Dashun City was just a counterattack. Although Chen Bing was eyeing the border, he did not think that the Xixia people would immediately launch an offensive.  In his opinion, after all, Xixia had just accepted the emperor's canonization, so it was unreasonable to launch troops immediately. Xixia people may not have the courage.  It seems that Xixia is more of a defense. As for the reason, he knows it well.  So a very strange situation emerged. The monarchs and ministers of Bianjing were waiting for danger, and Li FuguiBut he didn't take it seriously.  Therefore, the necessary preparations were not made. Unexpectedly, Xixia launched an attack suddenly, which undoubtedly caught him off guard.  So the moment I heard the news, I was a little panicked!  Chen Qiao hurried over after receiving Li Fugui's call. As soon as he entered the door, Li Fugui said in a deep voice: "Sir, the smoke is rising and Xixia is attacking Liyuan Fort. What should we do? How to deal with it?" "General, don't be anxious.  Let¡¯s take a long-term approach!¡± Mr. Chen Qiao didn¡¯t hesitate.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 270: The First War

    The sudden smoke ignited over Liyuan Fort made the atmosphere on the Gyeongju border suddenly become much more solemn.  Gyeongju Governor Li Fugui was like an ant on a hot pot, even to the point of losing his mind.  This was something he didn't expect at all, and he didn't expect the Xixia people's reaction to be so violent.  No one knows better than him what caused this disaster.  This is completely shooting himself in the foot. If it causes a larger-scale conflict or war, he will definitely be blamed for his death.  On the one hand, I blame myself and worry about how to deal with the situation at hand.  At the same time, I also thought of one thing, that is, certain secrets must never be exposed. If Bianjing knows it, the consequences will be disastrous.  When Long Yan is furious, Wang Xianggong will definitely not be able to protect himself, and he will be drowned by the saliva of the officials.  Therefore, the original cause of the conflict between Song and Xia can always remain a secret. Li Fugui became more determined on this point.  Of course, the top priority is how to deal with the invasion of Xixia Li Fugui said in a deep voice: "Sir, what should we do?" Seeing Chen Qiaoyun's calm expression, which seemed to be confident, Li Fugui's mood improved a little, no longer like  I was so anxious before.  Chen Qiao smiled and said: "General, why should you be anxious? With the invasion of Xixia people, the Huanqing Road cannot be chaotic. There must be someone at the front to fight. So, General, you are becoming more and more important, then" "Oh?"  Li Fugui seemed to understand and felt more relaxed.  This can be regarded as a blessing in disguise, but such a blessing is inevitably frightening.  Li Fugui nodded and said: "Having said that, Dashun City has been lost. If Liyuan Fort fails again, it will be difficult to explain." Chen Qiao nodded and said: "That's true, but the Xixia people want to capture Liyuan Fort.  It's not an easy task. General, just stay calm and hold on to Qingzhou, and on the other hand, send out scouts to investigate, and send troops to rescue if necessary. " "Yes!" Li Fugui nodded lightly, everything is fine with him.  But the only thing is that he has a more impatient temper.  Every time something happens, it is always difficult to calm down in a short period of time, so that mistakes are made while busy.  Fortunately, Mr. Chen Qiao was always there to remind him, so nothing serious happened.  Chen Qiao emphasized: "As long as there are no mistakes in Qingzhou, there is no need to worry. In fact, is this not an opportunity? Dashun City was not completely lost. The Xixia people did not take action, and the generals had many constraints in attacking. Now the Xixia people took the initiative to attack.  It's a good opportunity for us. We can take the opportunity to counterattack, and maybe we can retake Dashun City. This is a great achievement!" When Chen Qiao said this, Li Fugui was immediately moved, and nodded slightly: "Yes.  You should do as you say and keep an eye out for opportunities. You should also see what the Xixia people's intentions are. The news should be reported to the Privy Council in time" "This is natural. I will send someone out immediately!" Chen Qiao knew what was going on!  , these things are also familiar.  Li Fugui said in a deep voice: "Now that this has happened, we need to be more cautious about what happened before. Can he continue to stay?" Chen Qiao felt a slight thump in his heart.  Li Zhizhou is murderous!  As for the target, it is undoubtedly Zhong Yong in prison.  He was really cruel and ruthless, it was somewhat risky, and at the same time, it could be seen that Li Fugui was really anxious.  "General, be careful. The matter has not reached that point yet. Zhong Yong has some prestige in the army. When Xixia invades, it is best not tootherwise it will affect morale." Chen Qiao advised: "Furthermore, Lin Zhao  As far as we are concerned, as long as he does not arrive in Qingzhou for one day, Zhong Yong can stay for one day" "Okay, please be careful and make sure nothing goes wrong with this matter!" Li Fugui thought in his heart!  There is always something uneasy.  Chen Qiao nodded and said: "General, don't worry!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liyuan Fort, Lin  Showa Taneshidao laughed at him, he didn't expect it to look like this at all.  I had expected a lot before.  You may encounter a lot of questions and difficulties. It is probably not easy to enter Liyuan Fort smoothly, but in the end it went extremely smoothly, which is a bit surprising.  It¡¯s just that the way it went smoothly was a bit outrageous.  The result also made them dumbfounded.  The Xixia people came unexpectedly, and smoke erupted in Liyuan Fort. All the soldiers gathered in the fort to prepare for the battle, including the scouts running nearby.  So, Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao entered the city like this, completely passively.  Seeing that they were all dressed in scout uniforms and riding good horses, no one from the generals at Liyuan Fort bothered them.  Apparently they thought they were from Gyeongju, under the command of the governor Li Fugui, and they did not deny this.  It¡¯s just that no matter who it is, whether it is noble or not, it is no longer important at this moment.  At this moment, as long as I am in Liyuan Fort, there is only one identity, that is, a soldier who perseveres.  Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao climbed to the top of the fort with uneasiness. From a distance, they saw flying dust, and the sound of horse hooves rumbling in the distance, covering the sky and the sun.  Within a moment, there was darkness on the horizon. Needless to say, it must be the Xixia cavalry.  No one expected that they suddenly came out after being dormant for a long time, which was really a surprise.  After countless war horses running, it can be clearly felt that the ground and city walls seem to be shaking, and the atmosphere is quite tense.  However, the soldiers on Liyuan Fort seemed to be used to it. They had been fighting Xixia for many years, and they were already used to it.  On the other hand, Lin Zhao and Zhongshi Dao were a little shocked. Zhongshi Dao was better. After all, he was born in Jiangmen and had been exposed to it since childhood.  Lin Zhao was different, his eyes were completely black.  This is the first time he has experienced war since his rebirth.  The counterinsurgency in Hangzhou was just a simple battle to seize the gate. Strictly speaking, it was not a war.  But in front of them was a real battle between Song and Xia.  No matter in terms of momentum and scale, it is completely incomparable.  For a moment, Lin Zhao was shocked by the scene in front of him.  Is this war?  I don¡¯t have time to think about why the Xixia people suddenly came to kill me?  Until it is clear whether Li Fugui is innocent or not, everything is unknown.  There are thousands of troops and horses under the fort, and the shouts of killing are heard from a distance, and the shaking of the earth becomes more and more violent.  Lin Zhao stood at the top of the city, but he was slightly startled Seeing this, Master Zhong pulled Lin Zhao, handed him a long bow, and whispered: "Get ready to fight!" "Yes, fight!" Lin Zhao at this moment  He is no longer the young minister of Dali Temple, but just an ordinary soldier, a warrior, and a good-blooded man of the Song Dynasty. He has the responsibility and obligation to resist the invasion of the Xixia Hulu.  Lin Zhao took the long bow and held it in his hand. With a determined expression and solemn breath, he turned around and plunged into the first war in his past and present lives (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation at Qidian.  Monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 271: Counterfeit

    Phew!  Lin Zhao suddenly pulled out his short sword, blood splattered on the top of the city, and a Xixia warrior who climbed to the top of the city fell.  Then he cooperated with a Song Army soldier and poured fire oil on the ladder. When the torch was thrown down, a heartbreaking wail came.  The arrows over there were shot without miss, and six or seven party soldiers had been deployed in succession. The battle at the top of the city was quite fierce.  Perhaps because Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yi was eager for quick success and quick gain, Xixia's offensive was quite fierce, and the battle situation in Liyuan Fort was far crueler than imagined.  The city wall, less than two miles in circumference and less than 500 meters on each side from east to west, north and south, was attacked by tens of thousands of Xixia troops.  The intensive attack almost made the Song army soldiers unable to hold on.  The attack has lasted for a whole day, and no reinforcements have arrived from Qingzhou. It depends entirely on the enthusiasm of the soldiers of Liyuan Fort to hold on.  The Xixia people boarded the city several times, but were repelled by the Song army's counterattacks.  Of course, this was a pitiful victory after paying an extremely heavy price.  At the end of the day, the defenders of Liyuan Fort suffered more than 2,000 casualties, which shows the intensity of the battle.  Of course, Xixia lost far more people than this.  At the beginning, Lin Zhao held a bow, but then he found that without practice, bow and arrow could not be played smoothly at all.  Although he had the strength to draw the bow, his accuracy was far from perfect.  It is true that Zhong Shi Dao is very good in this aspect. After all, he comes from a family of famous generals and has been exposed to it since he was a child.  Even when he grew up and studied under a teacher, his skills in riding and shooting were not put aside.  Standing at the top of the city, his arrows were almost perfect. Dozens of Xixia soldiers had been killed or injured by his arrows in one day. He immediately won a lot of praise, and some even called him Xiao Li Guang.  Lin Zhao was not idle either. First, he and other soldiers used rolling wood, rocks, kerosene, etc. to prevent the Xixia soldiers from climbing the city wall.  When Xixia warriors bravely climbed to the top of the city, before they had time to cheer, Lin Zhao's Arab dagger was already waiting for them.  Although the knife is short.  But it is a first-class sword, extremely sharp.  In addition, Lin Shaoqing's kung fu was inferior and his agility was not good enough. Therefore, one of them would die, and two of them would die.  Today, more than thirty Xixia people were killed. If not, the Xixia people might have climbed to the top of the city.  Therefore, Lin Zhao's actions are particularly meaningful, and it can even be said that he saved Liyuan Fort several times.  Therefore, Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao quickly became warriors and stars in the eyes of the defenders.  At this moment, no one cares about where they come from. After seeing them kill many Xixia soldiers, their hearts are filled with admiration and admiration.  Some people even regard them as role models.  The commanding general was also filled with joy after seeing it.  It was just that the war was tense and I never had the chance to go over and say a few words of praise and encouragement.  The sun has set to the west, and the autumn wind is blowing the smoke and dust around Liyuan Fort.  On the loess-based ground and the city, the pools of blood-red have gradually begun to turn black.  There were countless fallen bodies all over the city.  The wailing sounds had long been drowned in the shouts of killing.  "Prime Minister, it's getting late and the soldiers are tired. Why don't we withdraw our troops temporarily?" Ye Lihan, the Xixia general who commanded the troops, came to ask for instructions. The number of casualties was so large that he could no longer bear it.  The man in charge of the Chinese army was naturally Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi. At this moment, he was looking at the still strong Liyuan Fort with an expression full of undisguised disappointment.  I just heard him say in a deep voice: "It's been a day. Not a single move!" How could Ye Lihan not hear the dissatisfaction and blame in the Prime Minister's words? It's just that the reality is like this. The Song Army is so tenacious and it is impossible to conquer it in a short time.  .  But after only one day, I couldn't hold myself back anymore, and I didn't even think about it. Even if the founder of the country, Li Yuanhao, was resurrected, he would not be able to conquer a well-prepared Song Army fortress in one day.  Who makes someone the Prime Minister of the country?  Is he the Queen Mother's biological brother?  Even if Ye Lihan was dissatisfied in his heart, he did not dare to show it at all. He could only apologize: "Forgive me, the Prime Minister, but the Song army held on very tenaciously. So it is hopeless to break the city today. But our army is so powerful that in the future,  We will definitely win. The soldiers are quite tired today. Can you withdraw your troops first?" Liang Yimi was not a stubborn person. He nodded lightly and said, "Well, withdraw your troops. But remember it for tomorrow.  If you continue to attack, you must capture Liyuan Fort!" Liang Guoxiang thought, since he couldn't easily take Qingzhou's idea, he had to spend more time on Liyuan Fort.  To the greatest extent possible, if it causes the people of the Song Dynasty more pain, to the point of skin-cutting pain, then that is considered to be a matter of honor.  Ye Lihan didn¡¯t know what the Prime Minister was thinking. It was by chance that Dashun City caught the Song Army by surprise. What¡¯s more, Dashun City has not been completely conquered so far.  How easy is it to conquer Liyuan Fort?  Why not besiege instead of attack and ambush the reinforcements coming from Gyeongju?  Ye Lihan originally wanted to make a suggestionYes, but seeing Liang Yimi's gloomy expression, he swallowed his words again.  ¡°In the final analysis, Ye Lihan is a party general, and there is still some grudge between him and Liang Yimi, and some things cannot be explained clearly.  The Xixia people finally called for gold and retreated their troops. Standing at the top of the city and seeing the Xixia soldiers receding like the tide, Lin Zhao finally took a breath.  This is the first time he has experienced war in person, the first time he has gone into battle to kill the enemy and protect his family and country.  Lin Zhao also saw the cruelty of war for the first time. In just one day, thousands of people were killed and injured in the small Liyuan Fort.  This was so cruel in the ancient cold weapon era, which shocked Lin Zhao, who grew up in a peaceful era.  No matter whether the person who died was a Song Dynasty or a Xixia person, a life disappeared so silently, which makes people feel a little sad.  But what can be done?  The reality is so cruel!  At the end of the day, Lin Zhao also killed a lot of Xixia soldiers. This was not the first time in ancient times that he had killed people.  But never before have so many enemies been killed in the war to defend the country like today.  He held an Arab dagger in his hand. The handle was covered in blood and was so sticky that it almost stuck to his palm.  There was blood all over his body and face, even minced meat, which looked a bit scary.  While lamenting the cruelty of war, Lin Zhao also experienced the baptism of war for the first time and became a real warrior. Of course, they are undoubtedly still warriors in today's war.  Lin Zhao knew very well that this was just the beginning. If he wanted to join the army, getting used to blood and killing was the first step.  Maybe you are a little moved the first time, but you need to have a strong heart in the future.  Lin Zhao turned around and smiled at Master Zhong next to him, feeling as if he was enjoying fighting side by side.  As well as the vague feeling of surviving a disaster, all came to my heart at once, and it was difficult to express it in words.  Just as they were looking at each other and smiling, someone appeared behind them and shouted: "What do you call these two warriors? Which general are they under?" Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao then realized that they were non-staff after all, and they had already  Been fighting for a day.  You should have something to say to others.  "Commander, please come over!" There is no other reason. It is because Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao performed so wonderfully today. They are undoubtedly the most outstanding soldiers with great military exploits.  According to the tradition of the Song Army, one can be promoted according to military merit, and at the same time he is a warrior admired by other soldiers.  Someone already noticed them during the battle.  It's just that the battle was fierce at that time, and there was no time to understand their origins.  It was not until the battle was over that the commanding general became concerned about the matter, so he sent someone to invite Lin Zhao to meet with Zhong Shidao.  Along the way, the officers and soldiers of the Song Army looked at them with admiration, with admiration in their eyes.  This is the case on the battlefield, the strong and brave are always respected.  It is precisely because of this that Lin Zhao's sense of honor arose spontaneously He soon reached the middle of the city wall, where a general was directing the aftermath!  Seeing Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao walking by, his eyes suddenly lit up and he smiled and said: "Two brave men, I am Liu Changzuo!" Looking at the clothes, this person should be a commander, commanding a battalion of soldiers and horses.  He was barely considered a senior officer in Liyuan Fort.  However, this man seems to be modest, and has great appreciation and respect for going into battle to kill the enemy, achieving military exploits, and being a soldier.  Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao killed dozens of Xixia soldiers today. They were definitely warriors who had made meritorious deeds, so Liu Changzuo did not dare to neglect them!  "Commander Liu, you don't dare to take this position!" Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao are now playing the role of small soldiers, so naturally they have to be more modest and cautious.  Liu Changzuo smiled and said: "What do you call these two heroes? Which general's army are they from?" Lin Zhao said first: "I am Zhao Lin" How could Zhong Shidao not understand Lin Zhao's intention?  Their true identities must not be revealed at this time.  Immediately said: "I am Zhang Zhong!" "It turns out to be Zhao Zhuangshi and Zhang Zhuangshi. You two performed brilliantly today. You killed dozens of enemies, which is a great achievement!" Liu Changzuo said with a smile: "I just looked at you.  "I don't know who is under his command?" Zhong Shidao, whose pseudonym is Zhang Zhong, explained: "We came from Qingzhou as a scout under Li Zhizhou. We came out to find out the news. It happened that Liyuan Fort was attacked, so we stayed to resist.  The enemy is attacking. "Shi Dao Zhong is completely justified in daring to make such nonsense.  At the end of the day, no reinforcements arrived in Gyeongju. It must be that Li Fugui was worried that the other party would gather around and call for reinforcements!  Of course, it cannot be ruled out that that guy is too afraid to fight. Zhong Shidao doesn't have much favorable impression of him now.  Even if you had the opportunity to communicate with Gyeongju, would you mention such a trivial matter as confirming the identities of the two scouts when you were so nervous?  "Oh!" Liu Changzuo nodded. The two men performed exceptionally well, and their demeanor was extraordinary, unlike ordinary bosses.  It seems that I know?Your Excellency is surrounded by experts, even the scouts are so good.  Liu Changzuo said: "No matter who you are under, you have made great achievements this time, and this commander will report it to you!" Lin Zhao looked at Commander Liu in front of him and admired him very much!  He is a humble man, with clear rewards and punishments, and he does not take credit for his work. This person's quality is pretty good.  Moreover, he was very good at commanding the battle on the city wall today. He was skilled in military tactics and mobilized in an orderly manner. He was a talented person.  Being a small commander is really a bit humiliating. I will definitely make a big difference in the future.  Liu Changzuo would not have thought that he would inadvertently praise the two brave scouts, and the rewards he would receive would be a rapid rise to prominence.  A few years later, a great opportunity will be placed in front of him Liu Changzuo said: "Okay, you go back to the camp. Maybe Xu Jianjun will receive you later" Xu Jianjun?  Who are they?  Lin Zhao and Master Zhong were confused, so they returned to the camp to simply clean up and bandage the minor wounds on their bodies.  "I didn't expect Lin Shaoqing to be so brave in killing the enemy!" Zhong Shidao was a little surprised. He came from a family of famous generals, so he was no stranger to combat.  But Lin Zhao was different. Before that, he gave the impression of being more like a weak scholar.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's nothing, but your archery skills are really amazing!" Zhong Shidao chuckled, and then said with a gloomy face: "Today we defeated the Xixia people, but what about tomorrow? They will definitely do it.  Come again." "Alas!" Lin Zhao also sighed!  Zhong Shidao knew the situation in the northwest very well and said: "It would be better if it were Dashun City, but Liyuan Fort is not that strong after all. If Qingzhou does not provide timely assistance, it may not be able to hold on for long!"  "Yes, I heard that Dashun City has not been completely lost so far?" Lin Zhao also learned the news when he arrived near Liyuan Fort.  Zhong Shidao shook his head and smiled bitterly: "So what if we didn't fall? It's already an isolated city now. Without reinforcements, it won't be able to survive for a few days." Reinforcements isolated city When I heard these words.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel something in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "What if Dashun City is rescued now?" "Rescue?" Zhong Shidao was shocked at first, and then he seemed to understand something.  At this time, someone came and shouted: "Xu Jianjun invites you!" Xu Jianjun's name is Xu Xi, and he is a member of the Ministry of War.  In the Song Dynasty, when the Privy Council was in charge, the Ministry of War was just a decoration.  However, he does have some power in this small matter.  In order to inspect the military affairs in various places, the Privy Council sent a number of officers from the Ministry of War to go to various places to temporarily act as supervisors and observe the military affairs conditions in various places.  Xu Xi came to the northwest and just arrived at Huanqing Road from Qinfeng Road.  Because when he arrived, something had just happened in Qingzhou, so Li Fugui was careful to guard against him.  Let him come to Liyuan Fort.  I was thinking of using the tension on the front line to scare him and make him leave quickly.  Although his threat level is far less than that of Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple, he is still a member of the imperial court, so he feels a bit in the way.  Li Fugui also kept his eyes out of sight and sailed the ship of ten thousand years with caution.  But Xu Xi is a weirdo. He thinks this is a good opportunity. It is impossible to have a future in the Ministry of War. If he can get some military exploits in the northwest this time.  Then entering the Privy Council, getting promoted and making a fortune is not a problem at all.  This is what power is like, once you get a little exposure to it, it becomes addictive!  Today, Xixia suddenly attacked. Although Xu Xi was scared, he also felt that it was an opportunity.  It's just that he is a weak civil servant and has no chance to go into battle.  After the war is over.  Hearing that two warriors had made great achievements in battle and beheaded dozens of people, he suddenly felt envious and jealous.  However, it was not military exploits that caught his attention.  But the identity of these two people - Li Qingzhou's scouts.  Xu Xi also wanted to curry favor with Li Fugui, and then to curry favor with Wang Xianggong behind Li Fugui.  Although many people in Bianjing City have joined Wang Xianggong's sect, few have achieved important results.  If Li Zhizhou can help with recommendations, that would be the best!  With this in mind, Xu Xi specially found Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao!  The two "impostors" came. They didn't know how powerful and powerful Supervisor Xu was, but they looked very imposing.  So during the chat, Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao expressed a proposal in their hearts: "Jian Jun, win this battle Xixia people Dashun City we" After saying these words, Xu Xi suddenly  My eyes lit up and I was filled with surprises! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Qingzhou City, Li Fugui paid close attention to the situation in Liyuan Fort.     first dayThe war is over, and Liyuan Fort remains unchanged. This is expected. ?? How can the fortress built in Fan Zhongyan¡¯s era be so easy to break?  If this were the case, the Song Dynasty's northwest border defense would have long been in vain.  As for why no troops were sent for rescue, one reason is that Li Fugui firmly believed that Liyuan Fort could hold on for the time being.  Secondly, he was also worried that the Xixia people were cunning and would ambush and attack the reinforcements on the way That night, at least what happened at Liyuan Fort reassured him, but another thing made him uneasy!  The honor guard and escort of Dali Temple Shaoqing Lin Zhao appeared forty miles south of Gyeongju City!  Although "Lin Shaoqing" was within their sight and control, guarding suddenly had a different meaning.  This means that Lin Zhao is going to reveal his identity!  At this juncture, the situation in Gyeongju became increasingly chaotic. For a moment, Li Fugui was in a state of confusion!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Shaoqing¡¯s escort Su An and others have indeed arrived near Gyeongju!  It doesn¡¯t take long to get here from Qinfeng Road. Even if we deliberately delay the trip, we won¡¯t be delayed for long. ???????????????????????????????????????????? If the delay was deliberately continued, maybe some officials would impeach Lin Shaoqing for dereliction of duty. How could Lieutenant Su let Lin Zhao suffer such an unjust injustice?  So, they wandered all the way and finally came.  After actually entering Gyeongju, Su An started to feel a little embarrassed!  Because he didn¡¯t know Lin Zhao¡¯s whereabouts, according to the earlier agreement, when he arrived publicly, Lin Zhao should come back in time.  But after two days of waiting, there was no sign of Lin Zhao at all.  Su An started to get a little anxious. How could he enter Gyeongju in a fair and open manner?  It would be embarrassing if someone exposed it.  What¡¯s even more frightening is that Lin Zhao¡¯s identity has been revealed. After all, it is dangerous to come to Qingzhou to investigate the case. What happened to him?  Even if something really happened, there¡¯s no way to tell!  What's more, there is a war going on on Huanqing Road, and Su An is really afraid that Lin Zhao will have something wrong With no other choice, Su An had no choice but to deliberately stop moving forward, and simply stopped at a place forty miles south of Qingzhou City.  It gives people the impression that they are afraid of being affected by the war and are temporarily retreating.  Although it is a bit embarrassing, there is nothing we can do. I hope that Lin Zhao can come back in time during this period.  What Su An is most worried about at the moment is that someone from the Qingzhou magistrate wants to see Lin Shaoqing. What should he do?     well!  It would be nice if there was an impostor around, at least I could handle it for a while!  Su An had a very ridiculous idea in his heart!  But even so, where should we find this fake?  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 272: Night Attack on Dashun City

    Zhe Wenxin has been "pretending" to be Lin Zhao, "cheating" around Gyeongju, and confusing the people of Gyeongju who are following and monitoring him.  Originally, Miss Zheqi felt a sense of accomplishment, but after hearing that Xixia attacked Liyuan Fort, her mood suddenly became heavy, and she was also a little worried.  Since he had diverted the pursuers away, Lin Zhao must have taken the opportunity to go to the core area of ??Gyeongju.  Zhe Wenxin, who is well versed in military affairs, knows very well that Liyuan Fort and even Dashun City are the most important places.  Now that the Xixia people have invaded, those places must have been affected by the war. Is he okay?  Subconsciously, Orifumi was so worried that he didn't care about anything else.  Fortunately, at this time, news came again that Lin Shaoqing's escort and honor guard had arrived forty miles south of Qingzhou City.  He should go back, right?  Orifumi Xin guessed, wishing he could immediately spread his wings and fly over to find out.  After thinking about it, if I think this way, Li Fugui will also think the same way.  Now that there are so many tails around us, wouldn't it be possible to attract them all if we act rashly?  Since Zhang Guan and Li Dai are pretending, they must pretend to the end and create enough time and opportunities for him to return safely!  With great determination, Zhe Wenxin suppressed the concerns in her heart and continued to live the life of a "fake"!  Of course, it would be good if we could get in touch with Su An and the others. This is not impossible. Miss Zheqi still has a solution!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The night is as cold as water, especially in the northwest autumn night!  It is already mid-September, the chill has increased suddenly, and frost is common.  The nights have even begun to freeze.  Especially when the gusts of wind blow.  It was even bone-chillingly cold.  But it was such a cold night.  Outside Liyuan Fort, a Song army of about a thousand people secretly left the city.  Lin Zhao subconsciously tightened his clothes in the cold wind. A civilian officer next to him was not so lucky and tried his best to maintain his demeanor while shivering.  This person is none other than Xu Xi, a supervisor of the army under the Ministry of War, and now he is the commander-in-chief of this thousand-man army.  The cause of the matter starts with Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao's proposal. Today they defeated the Xixia people.  But the Xixia people will definitely continue to attack in the next few days. It is difficult to say how long Liyuan Fort can sustain it.  The best defense is to attack, so Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao had a very risky idea, which was to attack the Xixia military camp at night and rescue Dashun City.  This will not only relieve the pressure on Liyuan Fort to a certain extent, but also provide an opportunity to recapture Dashun City. After all, Dashun City was of extraordinary significance to the Song Dynasty.  When two young men, Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao, made suggestions, Xu Xi immediately became excited.  The previous thoughts of wanting to hook up with Li Fugui were also forgotten. After all, flattering people was just groveling, but the military merit was real.  If we can recapture the city of Dashun that attracts the attention of the whole country.  That is a huge achievement, and by then promotion and wealth will not be a problem.  Of course.  It would definitely be a bit risky, but Xu Xi felt that what these two scouts who had just made military exploits seemed to make sense and sounded very reliable.  For the sake of a bright and splendid future, Xu Xi decided to take the risk and give it a try. How can a real man do it without a little bit of excitement when he is alive?  So, Supervisor Xu was dispatched and took the initiative to ask for a thousand soldiers to support Dashun City!  For such a request, the defender of Liyuan Fort was inevitably a little embarrassed.  It felt a bit risky to send a thousand people out of the city to attack the Xixia people, but after hearing the strategies of the two scouts, it seemed not entirely impossible.  What¡¯s more important is Xu Xi¡¯s identity. Although it¡¯s just a small job, he represents the Ministry of War and the Privy Council, as well as the imperial court.  Even Li Fugui stayed away from him, let alone others.  Lord Zhizhou has repeatedly ordered that this person must not be offended, so the guard did not dare to refute him at all.  What's more, if this thing is really successful, it will be of extraordinary significance, and anyone will have some extravagant hopes for such a huge achievement.  Logically speaking, we should report to Li Fugui and ask the state to make a decision. However, the incident happened suddenly and the opportunity was rare, so there was no room for much delay.  After much thought, the guard agreed. Since they wanted to go, so be it!  At the same time, he immediately reported it to Gyeongju and let the governor Li Fugui know about it and cooperate in time.  So Supervisor Xu dispatched with a thousand troops, including Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao who made the suggestion, and in addition the commander Liu Changzuo.  Their plan is very clear, which is to first attack the Xixia soldiers on the periphery, and then rush into Dashun City to protect this strategically important fort.  At the same time, reinforcements were promptly sent from Liyuan Fort and Qingzhou to fight against the Xixia people inside and outside.  The initial implementation went smoothly. The Xixia people did not expect that under their repeated attacks, the Song army would dare to take the initiative to attack.  Liang Yimi and Ye Lihan have difficulty in this matter.They all had the same idea, but they were all negligent. Therefore, they were not fully prepared for defense. It can be said that they were caught off guard by the Song army.  The Xixia encirclement outside Dashun City was torn apart, and the Song army successfully entered the city.  Xu Xi was very excited, and the smooth implementation of the plan gave him hope.  They successfully entered Dashun City and completed the first step. The next step is to see the reaction of Qingzhou and Liyuan Fort.  The pressure was still huge. Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao couldn't be happy at all, and they were all in serious moods.  Especially when he saw the situation in Dashun City, even Xu Xi's excitement suddenly became heavy, and there was no smile on his face.  There are about two thousand soldiers in Dashun City, most of them have been injured, the only difference is light and heavy.  Under such circumstances, they can still hold on to the city. Their perseverance and courage are worthy of admiration. They are heroes.  When the soldiers who defended Dashun City saw the arrival of reinforcements, tears filled their eyes.  To be honest, in the previous situation, although they were holding on, they also knew that Qingzhou might give up on them, and it would be a matter of time before they fell.  Two thousand soldiers persisted for many days in a lonely, helpless and helpless situation.  Seeing that their faith and confidence are about to collapse, they are at the most lonely and helpless time when they don't know where to go.  The arrival of reinforcements was undoubtedly their greatest encouragement and gave them great moral support.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that the decision he inadvertently made with Zhong Shidao not only gave confidence to the remaining defenders of Dashun City.  A few years later, the significance of this decision will continue to become more and more extraordinary But even so, the situation in Dashun City is far worse than imagined.  Many of the walls of the fortress were damaged, and most of the soldiers were injured and even more exhausted.  The supplies in Dashun City are even more scarce. The dry food can be said to be enough to last for a few days, but drinking water is extremely scarce.  The water source where Dashun City is located is already scarce. After being besieged by the Xixia army, the situation became even more serious.  There is not much drinking water in the city now, and Lin Zhao and the other thousand reinforcements can only carry a day's worth of drinking water with them.  If something goes wrong again in Dashun City, drinking water will undoubtedly become the most serious problem, even a test of life and death Drinking water is undoubtedly the most important thing in Dashun City!  For the current plan, we can only hope that Gyeongju will respond quickly and lift the siege of Dashun City as soon as possible.  Xu Xi did not expect this to be the case, and was extremely anxious. His words and actions were even more disgraceful, and he even felt that he had made a wrong decision.  Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao looked at each other, it looked like they were trusting someone else!  There is inevitably some worry in my heart.  For this plan, all hopes are placed on Li Fugui The question is, is Li Zhizhou reliable?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The defender of Liyuan Fort reported the news to Qingzhou in time, and Li Fugui reported it to Qingzhou the next day.  Received the news.  At that time, Xu Xi, Lin Zhao and others succeeded in their sneak attack and had successfully sneaked into Dashun City.  Seeing such a report, Li Fugui was a little surprised and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that they were already counterattacking Dashun City, but I kind of underestimated this Xu Xi." Chen Qiao said with a smile: "The general didn't underestimate him. Come to think of it.  This guy is just speculating in this matter, and he may be in a lot of trouble when he gets to the battlefield. "I have to say that Chen Qiao is very good at predicting people!  But at this moment, his eyes were not focused on Xu Xi, but on these two scouts!  "General, have you sent out additional scouts?" Most of the scouts and intelligence in Qingzhou were handled by Chen Qiao, but he had no impression of the two people reported by Liyuan Fort.     ah?  Li Fugui was suddenly startled, looked at Chen Qiao in surprise, and said in a deep voice: "Aren't they the people you sent out?" "No, Zhao Lin, Zhang Zhong, these two names are very unfamiliar, especially when they performed so well.  , Logically speaking, I shouldn¡¯t have no impression.¡± Chen Qiao was very puzzled by this.  Li Fugui has been a little nervous recently, and asked in a deep voice: "Is there a fraud? Is there something wrong with their identity?" "I don't know, judging from the current situation, it doesn't look like it!" Chen Qiao said: "Right now, Dashun City  This is a great opportunity!" Li Fugui believed that taking back Dashun City was indeed of great significance. It was a way to make up for one's mistakes and was of great significance to consolidating his position.  "Immediately investigate the military situation, and if necessary, send troops to Dashun City to try to recapture it!" Li Fugui was full of confidence and full of expectations.  "It's just" Li Fugui felt a little uneasy in his heart and said in a deep voice, "It's just that if I leave, Lin Zhaoke won't be able to leave Qingzhou" He wanted to go there in person.?He is a frontline commander, but his backyard is not peaceful. This is probably his biggest worry.  Chen Qiao shook his head and said: "The general is worrying too much. The general is not in Qingzhou, so Lin Shaoqing is really helpless. The general will not accept the emperor's life, not to mention he is just a small Dali Temple Shaoqing!" "That's right!" Li Fugui said  Feeling a little more comfortable, he said in a deep voice: "Don't forget that there is another person in the prison After I leave, Qingzhou will be left to you. You have to help me keep an eye on it, especially pay attention to Lin Zhao's actions.  " "Yes! " With Li Fugui's departure, the situation in Gyeongju has become more interesting because of these unexpected factors!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 273: The Disaster of War

    Dashun City was built in March of the second year of the Qingli Dynasty. It was built by Fan Zhongyan, a famous official of the generation who was the governor of Qingzhou at that time. Emperor Renzong personally issued an edict to name it "Dashun".  . Its own strategic significance is very important, coupled with these political and humanistic factors, making Dashun City the most special existence among the many fortresses in the northwest.  Its existence has undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention!  During this war, the Song Dynasty had already concluded that Dashun City had been lost, or would be lost sooner or later, so they reacted particularly fiercely.  But what I didn¡¯t expect was that because of the persistence and bloody battles of more than two thousand soldiers, Dashun City remained strong and was in the hands of the Song Dynasty people and never fell to the Xixia people.  In addition to the three decades of wind and sand, the strong castle city is strong, and the guard Jing Sili absolutely contributed.  Jing Sili, a native of Anyue, Puzhou, was given the post of in charge of the affairs of Zhiping Village in Weizhou because of the support of his ancestors.  He was loyal and capable. Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, once used him to help take charge of the security army.  In the second year of Xining, he was transferred to Huanqing Road and served as the guard of Dashun City, the first fortress in the northwest of the Song Dynasty.  Jing Sili¡¯s performance was outstanding, and Han Jiang¡¯s attention and praise for him was not in vain. He also used practical actions to explain what it means to be a soldier¡¯s persistence and belief.  It has been a month since the Song and Xia armies clashed on Huanqing Road in August, and Dashun City was attacked by the Xixia people.  The casualties in Dashun City have exceeded 60% to 70%, and now there are only about 2,000 people left.  With such heavy casualties and such a difficult situation, Jing Sili persisted.  Faced with many temptations from the Xixia people, he did not surrender and remained unmoved.  When the Xixia people launched an attack like a wave, while commanding from the front line, he also took the lead, fighting the enemy bravely, without fear, and successfully defended against the enemy.  It is easy to imagine the difficulty of guarding Dashun City, such an important fortress, with two thousand people. It is self-evident how difficult it was for Jing Silik.  What they have experienced in the past month and how they have survived is something that no one else can understand.  Zhong Shidao is familiar with military affairs. When he witnessed all this, his eyes were full of admiration and praise.  Although Xu Xi is a pretentious person, there are some things that cannot be denied. When he saw Jing Sili, who was covered in blood, tired and determined, he said in a deep voice: "General Jing, I will report your achievements to the Privy Council.  Report the truth to the court. " "It is the bounden duty of soldiers to protect our country and our country," Jing Sili said solemnly, "I thought there was no hope, but I didn't expect you to come" As he spoke, Jing Sili said.  Li was a little moved, and his bloodshot eyes were already a little moist.  "Seniors, you see, the imperial court has not given up on us, the reinforcements have arrived!" Jing Sili stood at the top of the city and shouted loudly, his hoarse voice was particularly penetrating.  Prior to this, the most common question among the soldiers of Dashun City was that they were abandoned by the imperial court.  So much so that the belief in his heart has begun to waver. If Jing Sili persisted and united people's hearts, he might have mutinied and caused trouble long ago.  Therefore, when reinforcements arrived, Jing Sili first informed the soldiers.  On the one hand, it is inspiring, but at the same time, it is also a kind of satisfaction and self-proof in despair.  Persistence is useful, and the country that has loyal to him with his blood and life remembers them, which is at least a comfort to himself.  Such a sentiment can only be understood by soldiers like them who have fought bloody battles and stood on the front line of life and death for many days, and it is difficult for outsiders to understand.  Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao were a little moved when they saw this scene.  Especially Lin Zhao, seeing him on the battlefield for the first time, seeing the pride of soldiers for the first time in ancient times, and his belief in serving the country with loyalty, was shocked but also deeply affected.  Xu Xi then pretended to praise him again, and at the same time unceremoniously took Lin Zhaohe's suggestion as his own, constantly beautifying and highlighting his own image.  The sense of self-satisfaction is very good, and it is very special in the overall style of Dashun City.  Jing Sili was moved and asked: "How many reinforcements did you bring this time? But Li Qingzhou sent troops to help?" "A thousand people came in the early stage, but later Li Zhizhou will send a large army to rescue as soon as possible."  Speaking of this, Xu Xi seemed a little unsure. After all, they had made their own decision earlier and had no idea how Li Fugui would react.  Now it is equivalent to placing all the bets on Li Fugui. The danger of Dashun City, the life and death of three thousand soldiers, and even the national destiny of the Song Dynasty are all passively handed over to Li Fugui!  Jing Sili seems to have noticed something, but he has remained calm. At least the current situation is much better than before, and he knows how to be content.  "General Jing, how is the situation in Dashun City now? What do we need to do?" Zhong Shidao took the opportunity to ask.  Jing Sili saw him coming with Xu Jianjun, even though he was just a soldier.But he did not dare to neglect, and immediately said: "The biggest problem is drinking water. The water source has been cut off by the Xixia people. There are so many of us, I'm afraid" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "The water source has been cut off. Now  The only thing we can do is to dig wells to collect water, and we must collect our current drinking water and distribute it uniformly. "To be honest, without knowing when the reinforcements will arrive, we must take precautions in the bud.  , long-term planning and rational use of water.  This is also a last resort, no one really wants to get to this point!  Xu Xi¡¯s expression suddenly became a little unnatural. Isn¡¯t that right? Could the situation be so serious?  This guy felt a little regret in his heart.  The situation was too difficult and dangerous, which made him retreat. When there was no way to retreat, he felt vaguely regretful.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At dawn, before dawn, the lights in Xixia¡¯s Chinese army tent were already brightly lit.  To be precise, this has been the case since midnight yesterday. The reason was a sudden attack by the Song army. All the Xixia generals gathered here to discuss matters.  Liang Yi buried his face ashen and said solemnly: "Just last night, the Song army launched a surprise attack on us. One of our battalions suffered heavy casualties. More importantly, the reinforcements from the Song Dynasty entered Dashun City" Speak  At the same time, Liang Yimi stared at some people fiercely, making Ye Lihan's face dull.  Although Liang Yimi was the commander-in-chief, he was in name only. The former enemy general who actually commanded the battle was Ye Lihan.  This matter was indeed his negligence. The people of the Song Dynasty, who had always been in a weak position, suddenly took the initiative and took the initiative. It was completely inconsistent with common sense. It is understandable that they were not aware of it for a while.  Although Liang Yimi seemed to be criticizing Sang and Huaihuai, Ye Lihan seemed not to have heard it. He still lowered his head and said nothing, without even a word of rebuttal.  A very direct result was that the Song Dynasty reinforcements entered Dashun City.  Although according to the observed situation, the number is not very large, the impact is undoubtedly very serious.  Originally under a lot of siege, the Song army in Dashun City was about to collapse. Whether it was surrendering voluntarily or breaking the city, it would be easy.  This is one of the reasons why Liang Yimi laid siege instead of attacking and directly attacked Liyuan Fort!  He came here to regain face with his military exploits, and there was no point in conquering a city of Dashun that had been besieged for a long time.  But I didn¡¯t expect that such a situation would arise. Song Jun took the opportunity to bite back, which was completely unexpected.  Face was not found, and he continued to lose face.  But Liang Guoxiang would not have thought that the person who made him lose face was still the same person!  The strategic significance of Dashun City is very important. If it can be captured, it will be of great benefit. The current situation is really embarrassing.  Liang Yimi said in a deep voice: "What should we do next? Attack Dashun City tomorrow? Or what?" When things have reached this point, it is already related to the national interests of Xixia. Although Ye Lihan and Liang Yimi said that  I feel a bit discordant, but I don¡¯t dare to neglect it.  "Prime Minister, according to the current situation, I will continue to attack Liyuan Fort tomorrow." Ye Lihan expressed his suggestion.  "Why?" Liang Yimi asked in a deep voice.  Ye Lihan said: "Although Dashun City has been invaded by the Song Army again, it is still an isolated city. If we attack now, they can counterattack, and we will have to pay a lot of price. If we do not attack, the supplies in the city will be limited. What happened last night?"  In this situation, it is impossible to carry more food supplies. The more people there are, the greater the consumption will be. Over time, it will be self-defeating. " Liang Yimi thought about it, and this is the truth!  Ye Lihan continued: "Moreover, attacking Liyuan Fort will contain the main force of the Song army there and prevent them from rescuing Dashun City. Sooner or later, it will be under our control." "That makes sense!" Liang Yimi praised.  With a voice, he said: "But we must guard Dashun City, and attack Liyuan Fort with all our strength. It would be best if we can capture it as soon as possible!" "Yes, don't worry, Prime Minister, people will be sent to surround Dashun City in the future.  , the Song Army will do nothing behind our backs. "This is easy, Ye Lihan agreed readily, but taking Liyuan Fort as soon as possible is easier said than done.  Liang Yimi doesn¡¯t care about that. For him, he really needs a victory right now to regain his face as soon as possible!  The next day, when Lin Zhao started digging wells in Dashun City, the Xixia army launched an attack on Liyuan Fort.  At this time, the governor of Gyeongju, Li Bogyu, had just arrived with his army!  This time it was a head-on confrontation. The Song and Xia armies fought at Liyuan Fort.  Both sides invested a lot of troops, and the fighting was quite fierce.  Because of Li Fugui's participation, Xixia's plan to conquer Liyuan Fort as soon as possible became a luxury.  Li Fugui wanted to lead his army to rescue Dashun City, but there were many obstacles When the armies of the Song and Xia countries were entangled in Liyuan Fort,At that time, the water in Dashun City became less and less, and some problems became more and more acute!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But far away in Luoyang City in the Central Plains, on the bank of Luoshui River, in the cozy home of Tianjin Qiaotou  , Master Shao Yong is telling fortunes.  Looking at the hexagram in front of him, Master Shao Yong was very surprised. After a long time, he murmured to himself: "The five elements are short of water, and the disaster of war is not possible. He went to the northwest to investigate the case, how could there be any involvement in war? Could it be that  ¡­¡± Master Shao Yong couldn¡¯t restrain his curiosity and decided to go to his friend Sima Guang to inquire about the latest news in the northwest¡­ (To be continued.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 274: The Love of the Beauty

    The Song and Xia armies fought fiercely at Liyuan Fort, and the situation was somewhat unexpected.  Li Fugui originally wanted to lead his army to rescue Dashun City immediately, but he was dragged back to Liyuan Fort and could only look at the city and sigh.  Dashun City once again became an isolated city, and the number of besieged soldiers increased from 2,000 to 3,000.  Maybe it can last longer, maybe a thousand more people die, no one can tell clearly whether it is luck or misfortune.  Outsiders don¡¯t know it, but everyone in Dashun City is in trouble.  Standing at the top of the city, Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao looked at the Xixia army that was besieging and refusing to attack, with solemn expressions.  Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo both had the same expression. The enemy surrounded them but refused to attack, and there was no trace of reinforcements.  It wouldn¡¯t matter in normal times. The key is that Dashun City is currently in dire need of supplies, especially drinking water, which is becoming increasingly scarce.  Xu Xi was restless and paced back and forth at the top of the city.  When drinking water became a problem, the water for washing was directly deprived, and this civil servant who paid attention to appearance became a bit sloppy.  "What's going on? Why haven't the reinforcements come yet?" Xu Xi was very anxious. He was happy that the Xixia people did not attack, but the Song army's reinforcements did not come, which made him very angry and anxious.  He began to feel more and more that coming to Dashun City this time was an irrational decision, and there was no point in regretting it.  Jing Sili was a loyal man and said: "It seems that the Xixia people did this on purpose, encircling but not attacking. Their goal is probably reinforcements." "Yes, maybe they have already regarded Dashun City as theirs.  They want to ambush our reinforcements" Liu Changzuo had the same worry.  Everyone understands the principle of surrounding a point to call for reinforcements.  Only Xu Xi seemed to know only a little about it, and felt a little uncomfortable. He said in a deep voice: "We can detect the enemy's situation. When reinforcements arrive, we should cooperate inside and outside to annihilate the Xixia people" Lin Zhao really wanted to "haha", but he still gave it to Xu Jianjun.  Save some face.  Zhong Shidao said in a deep voice: "The dust is flying in the distance, and there have been signs of Xixia troops dispatching in the past few days. It is very likely that the reinforcements have been trapped, maybe" "Maybe Xixia is still attacking Liyuan Fort  " Lin Zhao added.  Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo do not hold very high positions, but they are still very knowledgeable and experienced in the military. They completely agree with the views of the two "scouts".  But Xu Xi's face darkened and he said displeasedly: "Isn't that what you two told me at that time? If you continue like this, be careful that I will punish you by delaying the military plane!" It can be seen that Xu Jianjun has already  Signs of irritation.  Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao were helpless, they were really trusting someone else!  As for Xu Xi's threat, they were not afraid at all.  For the current plan, we can only hope that Supervisor Xu can do well and not hinder the safety of Dashun City.  Seeing Xu Xi walking away, Zhong Shidao didn't care and asked in a deep voice: "By the way, who is the coach of the Xixia people?" After fighting for a long time, I still don't know the identity of the opponent's coach. It's really a bit  Sili said: "The opponent's general is Ye Lihan, one of the twelve generals of the Xixia Army. He was the one who commanded the attack before. But recently, I feel like the Xixia coach has been replaced" "  Who should I replace him with?" Jing Sili shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice: "You have to investigate to find out, this is not a secret!" "It's so helpful!" Lin Zhao, Zhong Shidao, and Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo  The thoughts are exactly the same.  Now we must find a way to attract the Xixia people's attention as soon as possible.  At this moment, they were uncharacteristically hoping that the Xixia people would start turning their main force to attack Dashun City.  Only in this way will reinforcements be possible But how can it be done?  For a moment no one had an idea.  At the same time, the water shortage problem in Dashun City has become more and more serious, and hundreds of people have invested in digging wells.  However, Dashun City is located in the northwest and is relatively arid. Where can we dig a well to get water quickly?  The three thousand soldiers were all a little anxious, looking at the several holes in the ground eagerly, hoping that the source of life would emerge as soon as possible!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the Liyuan Fort side, Liang Yi was cruel, and Li Fugui also showed no weakness.  The strength of both sides was almost the same, so the army fell into a bitter confrontation.  It is not easy for Xixia to capture Liyuan Fort!  Of course, Li Fugui wanted to rescue and recapture Dashun City became a luxury.  "It would be a joy to regain Dashun City, but if you can't get it back, forget it. What makes Li Fugui even more worried is the situation in Qingzhou.  It¡¯s the young minister from Dali Temple who came to investigate the case.Zhao, and Zhong Yong in the prison!  "Everything has been left to Chen Qiao. I wonder how it went?"  Li Fugui originally wanted to send someone back to inquire, but he didn't want the Xixia people to launch another wave of attacks, so he had no time to take care of it.  Li Fugui had no time to care, but Chen Qiao had to be careful.  They have to take care of all the things here in Qingzhou. It has been several days since Lin Shaoqing¡¯s ceremonial guard from Dali Temple arrived forty miles south of Qingzhou.  Lin Shaoqing remained silent. Chen Qiao couldn't guess what kind of medicine was in Lin Zhao's throat.  The news he received was that Lin Zhao himself was still out investigating alone, without meeting with his subordinates, and the places he went to investigate seemed a bit insignificant.  There is something different from Lin Zhao, who Wang Yuanze specially warned to be careful, which is very puzzling.  It was okay for a day or two, but it has been several days now, and Chen Qiao is gradually unable to sit still.  Lin Shaoqing represents the imperial court, and he can be arrogant, but he cannot be rude here in Qingzhou.  Chen Qiao decided to send someone to test it out, which could be considered as a way to arouse the enemy!  After receiving the invitation from Qingzhou, Su An was really embarrassed.  Lin Zhao has never come back. There is no news about where he is?  This worried him.  Firstly, it was the sudden war at the border, and secondly, there was a potential enemy like Li Fugui.  If Li Fugui really has a problem, he should be worried now, or even afraid of Lin Zhaocai.  Why did Baba send people to express condolences and welcome him?  Could it be that this guy did it on purpose?  Is it to confuse people, or does it have ulterior motives?  Su An became more and more worried about Lin Zhao's safety. What was even more difficult was, how to deal with the current situation?  Once Li Fugui discovers that Lin Zhao is not here, what will be the consequences?  Is it detrimental to Lin Zhao who is outside?  At least there will be people who will impeach Lin Zhao for leaving his post without permission.  How to deal with it?  When Su An was distressed, the savior appeared.  Just as he thought before, someone showed up to temporarily pretend to be Lin Zhao.  This person is none other than Orifumin!  Through her own channels, Miss Zheqi found out that Lin Zhao had not gotten back together with Su An, and she became increasingly worried.  For the present plan, I can¡¯t take care of that much, so I can only continue to play this ¡°fake¡± first.  Otherwise, Lin Zhao's side would have to be a gangster, and he might also be in danger.  "At least after meeting Su An, with more people and more power, we can better find out Lin Zhao's whereabouts. Otherwise, if it continues, it will be unpredictable what consequences will occur.  Su An was a little surprised. How could the departed Mr. Xin show up and ask to pretend to be Mr. Lin?  He didn't know what kind of mysterious relationship there was between Mr. Xin and Lin Zhao.  What surprised him even more was what happened later. Xin Wenzhe told him that he had actually been playing Lin Zhao for a long time and had attracted the attention and surveillance of Qingzhou.  Su An tentatively asked if it was Lin Zhao who asked for help?  Zhewen Xin was also vague, but in reality, he was really helping Lin Zhao.  At this critical moment, Su An couldn't say much.  In Qingtang City, Lin Zhao could take such a risk to save him. Since Lin Zhao believed in him, he no longer doubted his motives.  So the "fake" Lin Shaoqing appeared openly and openly. After appearing, he looked very weak and his voice was hoarse.  It was claimed that the reason for the delay was because Lin Shaoqing was ill, thus covering up Zhewen Xin's daughter's identity.  When Chen Qiao got the news, he naturally knew it well.  At the same time, Lin Shaoqing also used physical discomfort as an excuse and said that he would rest for a few days before returning to Gyeongju.  Although Chen Qiao was relieved by this plan, doubts came to mind?  What kind of medicine is Lin Shaoqing selling in his gourd?  I felt vaguely uneasy, and I always felt like something was wrong, but I just couldn't put it into words!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Yuelun, let's leave for Bianjing as soon as possible!" Jiangning  The Meng Mansion, Meng Ruoying and others did not know that Lin Zhao was trapped on Huanqing Road in the northwest, and thought that he was already on the way back from Tubo.  Gu Yuelun smiled and said, "But sister Ruoying can't bear the pain of lovesickness? After all, it seems it's time for my cousin to come back!" The corner of Meng Ruoying's mouth moved, but there was no smile at all, instead she looked worried.     Huh?  Gu Yuelun clearly noticed the change in Meng Ruoying's expression, and even his own jokes did not bring out the slightest hint of her temperament.  "Sister Ruoying, what's wrong?" "I've often dreamed of him in the past few days, but the dream" Meng Ruoying's expression was very unnatural, and she said in a deep voice: "I always dream of him running in the yellow sand, with someone behind him.  Chasing him, there is blood bloody" As she spoke, Meng Ruoying's delicate body trembled, and her face was full of worry and fear.  ContinuouslyAfter coughing, her pretty face, which was originally bloodless, became paler.  Gu Yuelun was also startled, and comforted in a low voice: "Sister Ruoying, you miss your cousin too much, everything will be fine." It must be because of nightmares, fright, poor sleep, and cold. Meng Ruoying  He was very weak and looked sick.  Meng Ruoying said softly: "Maybe, but we have to go to Bianjing as soon as possible. Let's wait for him somewhere!" Her words were full of eagerness and concern.  "But your body?" Gu Yuelun was inevitably a little worried. Meng Ruoying was sick now. How could she bear the long journey?  "It's okay, it doesn't matter, we just take the boat and take the waterway." Seeing her persistence, Gu Yuelun couldn't object anymore, so he could only try to take good care of her.  Meng Ruoying subconsciously grabbed the warm Xuri Xiangyun jade pendant on her chest, her eyes full of concern and expectation To be continued.  )

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 275: Using yourself as bait

    The northwest wind blew overnight, and the temperature in Dashun City dropped a lot. It was so chilly!  The situation in Dashun City is still the same. The Xixia people besieged but did not attack.  The city defense is less stressful, but the drinking water in the city is getting less and less.  Although uniform distribution has been mandated, the quantity is limited after all, and there is not much left now.  The digging of the well is still going on. Although the dug soil has become increasingly moist, there is still no open water after all.  Lin Zhao and others were very anxious. Jing Sili stood at the top of the city and saw the increasingly anxious soldiers in the city, with worry written on his face.  "General Jing, can you investigate clearly, who is the coach of Xixia?" Zhong Shidao seemed to be very concerned about this.  Jing Sili said in a deep voice: "According to what we know so far, it may be Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi!" "Liang Yimi?!" Zhong Shidao was suddenly shocked. He didn't expect Xixia to send such a heavyweight.  Lin Zhao on the side was definitely as surprised as Zhong Shidao. He didn't expect Liang Yi to be so fast. He had just returned from Tubo and ran to Qingzhou again.  It seemed that they were really enemies. He was about to become Liang Yimi's enemy twice, but this time, Liang Guoxiang seemed to have the upper hand. Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile bitterly.  Enemies meet on a narrow road?  Lin Zhao had a slight aftertaste in his heart, and suddenly an idea flashed through his mind.  The most important thing right now is to get the Xixia people to change their focus and take the initiative to attack Dashun City, and then create opportunities for the Gyeongju army to come to the rescue.  Although this move is a bit risky, it is still much better than waiting for death like this.  I have always been worried about how to attract Xixia people?  At this moment, Lin Zhao seemed to have an idea in his mind.  "General Jing, assuming I am sure to attract the Xixia people and attack Dashun City with all my strength, can you hold on? How long can you hold on?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice with a solemn expression.  Both Zhong Shidao and Liu Changzuo were a little surprised. Jing Sili also looked at the young scout in front of him curiously and said: "Three thousand people, holding on with all their strength, can last for five days." "Zhao Lin, do you really have any idea?  "Liu Changzuo was a little excited and a little surprised.  Zhong Shidao knows that Lin Zhao is extraordinary, but is there any way to attract Xixia people now?  At least he couldn't think of it.  Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "There is a way, I'm 60% sure, it's just the water source" Jing Sili and others were a little excited at first, but when they thought of the water source, based on the current drinking water reserve situation in Dashun City, at most there is only  Being able to last for two days is already the limit.  During this period, can reinforcements from Gyeongju arrive?  It's really a problem.  Otherwise, it will be self-defeating and will only make matters worse.  Just when everyone looked embarrassed, they suddenly heard a burst of cheers coming from the city.  When they were rushing over, a soldier came to report: "General, water has come out of the well dug, water has come out" There is no perfect road for people!  Everyone was shocked and saw hope!  When they arrived at a well in the city, Xu Xi had already arrived. He was standing by the well happily and asked, "How is it? Is the well water prosperous?" Jing Sili, Lin Zhao and others had already arrived and were equally concerned.  This question, this well is where the lives of thousands of soldiers in Dashun City lie.  "Not much, the northwest is too dry, and there is just barely enough water, not much" Hearing this answer, everyone was inevitably a little disappointed.  Xu Xi's happy expression suddenly disappeared, and she continued to look half-dead again.  He originally thought that if there was too much water, he would boil some hot water and wash himself, but now he was afraid that it would take a lot of effort.  Xu Xi said in a deep voice: "Now that the water has come out, let's quickly fetch water for everyone to drink. Let's allocate drinking water according to the official position!" You know, in order to plan the use of water, the drinking water in the city was centralized, and each soldier only got  The most basic life-saving water.  They were already extremely thirsty, their lips were chapped, and they finally saw the well water gush out. They were all eager, but they were told to drink water according to their official positions.  Are you kidding me?  When drinking water is a matter of life, how many people still care about their official position?  It was even more unbearable to see in front of them a group of bloody men who fought hard and served their country with loyalty.  It's just that the first thing to do is to take the lead. No one takes the lead, and no one dares to take the lead easily.  Therefore, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly changed.  But Xu Xi didn't care at all, or didn't pay any attention to the group of bosses in front of him.  When the first bucket of water came up, Xu Xi was about to reach out to lift it, but was suddenly snatched away by a big hand.  "Zhao Lin, you are so bold that you actually compete with me for water?" Xu Xi turned around and saw Lin Zhao who was accompanying him.  Lin Zhao frowned, looked at Xu Xi coldly, and said in a deep voice: "Jiang Xu, this drinking water I thought it was the general on duty at the top of the city."We should give priority to drinking, but Xu Jianjun, who is relatively leisurely and comfortable, will wait for now!  " "You are so bold, how dare you collide with me!  "Xu Xi didn't expect that a small scout would dare to mess with him. What could he do even if he was Li Fugui's subordinate? After all, he was just a scout! "It's just a supervisor in the army. Do you think these thousands of soldiers  In order to drink water and survive, do you still care what rank you are?  Lin Zhao said coldly, then raised his voice and said: "These thousands of soldiers are fighting bloody battles to protect their homes and country. They are already thirsty and should give priority to drinking water!"  " Lin Zhao's words touched the hearts of the soldiers, and he immediately won a burst of cheers and cheers! Xu Xi looked at the soldiers' intimidating eyes, and was a little frightened, but he couldn't live with his face, so he pointed at Lin Zhao and cursed,  He just spoke intermittently and couldn't explain clearly at all. "Xu Jianjun, I think you have made a contribution by taking the initiative to come to Dashun City. Please cooperate now, otherwise I will give you a copy in front of His Majesty.  "Lin Zhao let out a harsh word. Xu Xi said in surprise: "Who are you?  " Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo were also surprised. They saw Lin Zhao's extraordinary momentum. Only Zhong Shidao, with a smile on his face, understood it in his heart. "Dali Temple Shaoqing, please give me some advice on the Shaanxi/Xisi Fourth Road  Lin Zhao is sentenced to prison!  "When the words fell, Lin Zhao already had an imperial edict written by Emperor Zhao Xu in his hand. Lin Zhao?! Xu Xi directly ignored the young minister of Dali Temple in front of him, but was shocked by the two words Lin Zhao.  How could an official from Bianjing not know Lin Shaoqing's identity? Dali Temple and the Ministry of War were not at odds with each other, so Xu Xiyuan didn't need to care about it, but Lin Zhao was a close official of the emperor, so he was in the Chui Gong Hall.  If you say a few words here, then you can "It turns out to be Lin Shaoqing, I'm rude to you!  "In any case, the situation is far different from that of Shaoqing, and the etiquette cannot be discarded. Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo were a little surprised, and their expressions were slightly strange. Neither of them expected that the brave and insightful young man in front of them  , turned out to be Lin Shaoqing, a young and handsome minister who was the emperor's favorite. Ordinary soldiers did not know the specific official position of Dali Temple Shaoqing, but seeing Lin Zhao holding the imperial edict in his hand made the usually domineering Xu Jianjun tremble.  Thinking that Lin Zhao might be a senior official, he let them drink water first, and he was a little more moved, so he showed great love to this young senior official. "I didn't expect it to be Lin Shaoqing, please forgive me for being clumsy!"  "Liu Changzuo is the general of Liyuan Fort. He naturally knows about the so-called Qingzhou case. He also knows that the emperor sent Lin Zhao to investigate the case. He is not unfamiliar with this name at all. Jing Sili stepped forward and said: "Lin Shaoqing, I don't know what you have to say.  ?  " He was not sure why Lin Zhao appeared in Dashun City. Although a civil servant and the military did not seem to have anything to do with each other, Lin Zhao had an imperial edict in his hands and what he did was somewhat related to it. Jing Sili did not dare to act rashly. Lin Zhao  Zhao said in a deep voice: "I just came to Dashun City by mistake. I am only responsible for investigating the case. I only bother the general during the battle. I can help from the side and serve the general and the Song Dynasty.  " "Lin Shaoqing is serious!  "Jing Sili's attitude was very polite. Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Now the general only needs to find a way to spread the news that I am in Dashun City. If Liang Yimi gets the news, he will definitely attack Dashun City immediately.  Moreover, the offensive will be very fierce, and it will take a lot of effort to defend the city.  " "Really?  "Jing Sili was a little surprised by this. Does Lin Shaoqing have such a great reputation? Lin Zhao laughed softly and said: "Don't worry, Liang Yimi has a deep hatred for me and wants to kill me quickly. He will definitely come.  General Jing just prepares himself to meet the enemy" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "What?  Lin Zhao is in Dashun City?  "Liang Yimi was immediately surprised when he got the news. "Yes, he originally went to Huanqing Road to investigate the case. By chance, he caught up with our army attacking Liyuan Fort, so he stayed.  Later, he was the one who proposed a sneak attack on our army and rescued Dashun City!  " Originally, the name "Lin Zhao" made him gnash his teeth with hatred. Unexpectedly, he appeared again in Liyuan Fort and Dashun City, and refuted his face again. A lot of anger accumulated in his heart was ignited again, and he was furious.  , said in a deep voice: "Are you sure he is still in Dashun City?  "    "Yes!  " Liang Yimi pondered for a moment and immediately ordered: "Let Ye Lihan immediately mobilize the army, put down Liyuan Fort first, and attack Dashun City with all his strength.  We must break through the city as soon as possible and capture Lin Zhao alive.  " "Prime Minister, will this be a bit" "Stop talking nonsense, leave a small number of troops to continuePretending to attack Liyuan Fort, the main force immediately attacks Dashun City. Be sure to capture it for me!  " Liang Yi is really worried now! It's already September, and the weather in the northwest is getting colder. After October, the weather is no longer suitable for combat. If we continue to delay, Xixia has a relatively long supply line.  There will be a lot of pressure, so his time is very limited, so he must do it as soon as possible. Compared with Dashun City and Liyuan Fort, their current significance is almost the same. From a strategic perspective, Dashun City should be chosen more.  With Lin Zhao around, everything became different. Liang Yi could not suppress the resentment in his heart. How could he let go of such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? PS: It was true that Xu Xihe dug a well to drink water.  From the later Yongle City, borrowed here! To be continued).

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 276: Rising Sun and Auspicious Clouds Jade Pendant

    Using his body as bait, the effect was as expected.  Once he was convinced that Lin Zhao was in Dashun City, Liang Yimi could no longer sit still.  Why Lin Zhao appeared in Dashun City was no longer important. Liang Yimi didn't care at all. What he cared about was whether he could come back or not.  Immediately mobilized a large army to besiege Dashun City, although Ye Lihan expressed confusion and raised objections.  However, the official level is overwhelming, and Liang Guoxiang is determined to capture Dashun City, and he has no choice.  So they abandoned Liyuan Fort, which had just made some progress, and began to attack Dashun City instead.  Of course, a small number of troops were left to show off at Liyuan Fort to confuse the Song army and delay time.  Ye Lihan also had his own plans. He could at least consider setting up an ambush on the way to ambush the Song Dynasty reinforcements The Liyuan Fort with only 3,000 people was once again attacked by the Xixia army, and Liang Yi was very determined to kill Lin Zhao and forced him repeatedly  , the offensive of the Xixia army was extraordinary.  You can imagine the pressure that Dashun City is under!  Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile bitterly. Liang Guoxiang really thought highly of himself.  Fortunately, the previous siege without attacking gave them some breathing space. The defenders in Dashun City rested for a few days. Although they were waiting for the day to come, they were also waiting for work.  At the same time, the damaged city wall was also repaired. Although the well was dug and there was not much water, it at least solved the urgent need.  The most important thing is momentum and confidence. Lin Shaoqing, a close minister of the emperor, was here, and the practice of letting the soldiers drink water first was even more praised and supported.  At this moment, all the soldiers in the city can be said to be confident and determined to deal with the crisis at hand.  The task of defending Dashun City is clear. Jing Sili, Liu Changzuo, Lin Zhao, and Zhong Shidao are each responsible for one wall.  As for Xu Xi and Xu Jianjun, they were assigned to be in charge of logistics.  Lin Shaoqing's status pressure.  Already under duress from the soldiers.  He dare not disobey.  Four generals.  Three thousand soldiers vowed to live and die with Dashun City.  Liang Yimi was determined to capture Lin Zhao, so he personally stood under the city to supervise the battle, and his momentum was even more extraordinary.  The Xixia army came over like a tide.  When approaching the city wall, they repeated the actions they had been doing at Liyuan Fort for several days.  Many Xixia soldiers did not understand that they had been fighting at Liyuan Fort for several days and finally made some progress. Many of their companions were there.  Now the attack target suddenly changed.  It was somewhat like changing orders day and night, so the Xixia soldiers were subconsciously dissatisfied.  It¡¯s just that the Prime Minister is pressing hard now and has not shown it!  However, despite this, the Xixia army's offensive was particularly fierce. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡¯Dashun City¡¯s elite warriors are equal to one in number, and they are even more determined to fight to the death at this moment, and they will absolutely not be able to withstand it,¡± he said.  Fire oil poured from the top of the city, and the ladder suddenly burst into flames.  The stones were thrown down, and immediately some party soldiers suffered head injuries.  The Xixia people's attack was very fierce, and the Song army's defense was also very tight.  It can be said that both sides are fighting for their lives, making the greatest efforts and suffering the most painful casualties.  Several times.  The city was almost unable to withstand it. Some Xixia people climbed up, but they were quickly defeated by the Song Dynasty people and regained the temporarily lost city wall.  After several battles, the Song Army temporarily stabilized the situation.  Judging from the temporary situation, it seems that the defense has the advantage.  But the generals responsible for guarding the city knew clearly that if they killed a thousand enemies, they would suffer eight hundred losses.  After one day's defense, Dashun City lost hundreds of soldiers, and the defense supplies were consumed even faster.  For example, in Dongcheng, which Lin Zhao is responsible for, 70% of the allocated kerosene has been used, and there are not many stones left.  How to deal with it in the next few days?  The situation is really serious.  This is just the beginning, and the situation will definitely get worse as it goes on.  I don¡¯t dare to think about the days to come, I can only say that I will try my best!  Lin Zhao raised his eyes and looked to the east. Now Dashun City has fallen into a very dangerous situation, which can be said to be a desperate situation.  Almost all hopes are placed on reinforcements. What is Li Fugui's attitude?  When exactly will he come?  when will you arrive?  At this moment, Lin Zhao especially hoped that this enemy would arrive as soon as possible!  A city, three thousand soldiers, and even the fate of the Song Dynasty were all determined by his thoughts.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the Xixia army aimed at Dashun City, Liyuan  The pressure on the fort is much less.  On the first day, there was still a feint attack from the Xixia army, but the offensive was much weaker.  At the beginning, the defenders felt relaxed, but towards the end, they felt that something was wrong.  Li Fugui stood at the top of the city and found that the Xixia army had left. He said in a deep voice: "What happened to the Xixia people today?" "Yes, I always feel that there is a big difference from the previous two days." "Find out as soon as possible what the Xixia people are like.what's the situation?  "Li Fugui was full of doubts. The results of the investigation were soon reported. The Xixia people were attacking Dashun City. Thinking of the fact that Xu Xi led a thousand people to Dashun City, Li Fugui knew it. The Xixia people wanted to capture Dashun City.  Shuncheng is not surprising, but the strange thing is that the Xixia people attacked Liyuan Fort first, and when they just made progress, they turned to Dashun City, which was already an isolated city. What is the mentality of the Xixia people?  ? Is there something special about Dashun City that attracts the Xixia people? Or is this just a trap? Li Fugui wants to go to the rescue immediately, but he is worried that this is probably the strategy of the Xixia people!  A fishing bait is waiting for him to go, and the Xixia people may be waiting halfway, ready to ambush the Song army who comes to rescue?  It is inevitable to feel a little anxious and hesitant. How could Li Zhizhou send troops so easily without getting the exact information? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Luoyang, Xijing Remaining Mansion! Sima Guang looked at Shao Yong in surprise and said with a smile: "Why is Master Shao suddenly interested in the situation in the northwest?  " Because Shao Yong is very concerned about some situations in the northwest and wants to know first-hand information in a timely manner, he often comes to his friend Sima Guang to inquire about information in the past few days. He comes and goes more often. Sima Guang becomes a little suspicious. " Haha  .  Don't be surprised if you are honest.  It¡¯s actually because there have been a lot of unusual celestial phenomena in the northwest recently, so I¡¯m more curious.  "Shao Yong's reason seems to be quite sufficient. Sima Guang said with a smile: "The Yi Xue people are indeed extraordinary. The northwest is indeed quite uneasy recently and is in the midst of war.  The Xixia people invaded the border again and were fighting fiercely in Dashun City and Liyuan Fort in Gyeongju.  " "Oh, how's the battle going?  Do you really know?  "Shao Yong was very concerned about this and couldn't help but ask. Sima Guang shook his head and said: "We are still in a confrontation, and we don't know the outcome.  However, there is news that Dashun City seems to be lost!  By the way, I wonder what brother Yaofu observed from the celestial phenomena?  " "The five elements are short of water!  "Shao Yong's answer was very brief, and seemed to be somewhat unclear. "That's it" Sima Guang seemed to understand, but looking at Shao Yong's expression of a secret that could not be revealed, it was not easy to ask more questions. Shao Yong asked again.  He said: "I heard that there seems to be unjust prisons happening in the northwest?  " "Yes, between Li Fugui, Zhong Yong and others, there is still no conclusion on who is at fault for the defeat in the northwest.  "Sima Guang and Wang Anshi have never been on good terms. Although he doesn't have much affection for Li Fugui in his heart, he will never talk nonsense without evidence. This is the style of a famous official. Sima Guang asked in a deep voice: "Your Majesty has sent Lin Dongyang  Go and investigate" "Has the investigation yielded any results?  Where is Lin Dongyang now?  "Shao Yong asked with a smile. "Seemingly casually, Sima Guang clearly noticed something strange. Shao Yong seemed to be very interested in Lin Zhao. Why is this? It was just a one-time relationship before? Is it because of Lin Zhao?  Zhao¡¯s remarks about Xinxue? Sima Guang always felt that this was not the case. Shao Yong was too mysterious, so nothing could be too simple. ¡°I heard that he has arrived in Qingzhou, and there is no news yet.  This matter is of great importance, and I don¡¯t know whether Lin Dongyang can handle it impartially.  "Sima Guang is also very concerned about this. This matter will fully reflect Lin Zhao's quality. Shao Yong smiled and said: "Let's wait and see!  ¡± As he spoke, there was a little more distance and depth in his eyes. He really wanted to wait and see, but I just don¡¯t know what the outcome will be? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~ Meng Ruoying was very worried about Lin Zhao because of the recurring nightmares, and couldn't bear to miss her, so she dragged her sick body directly to Bianjing. She thought that when she got to Bianjing, Lin Lang would just return from Hehuang and Tubo, and they would be reunited.  It had been several months since we had seen each other, and she really missed her. Coupled with the few nightmares that came without warning, she felt even more uneasy and worried. The weather in September was dry and cold, and she was already sick.  , caught some wind and cold, and tired from the journey, Meng Ruoying's condition became more serious after boarding the ship, and she was almost bedridden. When she saw this, Gu Yuelun couldn't help but worry. When she was in Guazhou and Sizhou.  , had asked to find a famous doctor for treatment before disembarking. However, Meng Ruoying's heart was focused on Lin Zhao, and she was not willing to delay for a moment, and insisted on continuing to go north as soon as possible. Miss Meng was really stubborn.  Although Gu Yuelun took good care of her, Meng Ruoying's condition became more and more serious. When she arrived at the Yingtian Mansion areaAt some point, he even began to experience brief coma.  Gu Yuelun couldn't stand it anymore. Even if Meng Ruoying insisted, she would not agree.  If her condition continues to worsen and she cannot reach Bianjing, Meng Ruoying is afraid that she will When she reaches Yingtianfu, she must stop the ship for a few days to treat sister Ruoying.  Gu Yuelun felt that he had an obligation to send a healthy sister-in-law to his cousin.  But unfortunately, the dock at Yingtianfu was blocked by many ships due to the transportation of autumn grain north to Bianjing, making it impossible to dock.  In desperation, the Meng family's ships could only temporarily anchor in a nearby river bend.  There was a lot of delay in the process. By the time we actually docked, it was already dark and the city gate of Yingtian Mansion had been closed.  Gu Yuelun originally thought of sending Meng Ruoying to the city for medical treatment at dawn, but he did not expect that in the evening, Miss Meng started to have a fever, and her condition became more and more serious.  Gu Yuelun did not dare to delay, and immediately sent people ashore to find out where there were doctors in nearby villages and towns, and to find a private house to stay temporarily.  The boats were rocking and the canal was very humid, making it really unsuitable for recuperation.  After a long time, the boatman's servant came to report that there was no village or shop in front of the place where the boat was parked.  There was only one nunnery for lodging.  There seems to be a master in the nunnery who knows some medical skills.  In times of crisis.  Not caring much, Gu Yuelun seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, and immediately ordered people to find wooden boards, make a stretcher, and send Meng Ruoying to the nunnery for medical treatment.  When he arrived at this simple and elegant nunnery, Gu Yuelun looked up and saw the words "Jingyi nunnery".  That¡¯s right, it¡¯s the Jingyi Temple outside Yingtian Mansion where Lin Zhao and Cai Jing once stayed!  After knocking on the door.  After explaining their intention, the philanthropic masters were not embarrassed and immediately welcomed Gu Yuelun, Meng Ruoying and their entourage in.  There were only some troubles in arranging accommodation. In autumn and winter, Jingyi Nunnery, which is famous for its rescue and charity, took in many passers-by, and the accommodation was a little nervous.  If you are an ordinary person, you can just squeeze out a place to live.  But Meng Ruoying was seriously ill and needed a place to rest. After thinking about it, the nun Zhike reported it to the abbot.  He could only take them to the backyard to visit layman Jinghe.  Find a separate place to live.  The place where Jinghe lives is relatively remote, but also relatively quiet, and to a certain extent, it seems like a separate place.  Normally, unless absolutely necessary, the abbot would never arrange for people to live with layman Jinghe.  As for the reason, the abbot didn't say much. He just gave the order and others had to follow it.  I heard that a young lady from an official family fell ill on the way and needed to stay in Jingyi Temple for a while. Jinghe layman did not refuse and immediately agreed enthusiastically.  After all, he was like this back then. He was saved by his masters, lived here, and got a place to live.  Now that there are people who have the same experience, Jinghe will naturally not refuse, saying gently: "Okay, come on!" Jinghe doesn't care, but some people are a little nervous.  The figures lurking beside the wall of the nunnery and on the big trees suddenly became a little nervous.  Everyone is staring closely at the house where layman Jinghe lives. They are all waiting in hibernation. If there is any abnormality, they will be dispatched immediately.  Looking at the two beautiful women, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun, layman Jinghe was very kind. He took a look at Meng Ruoying's sick appearance and immediately said worriedly: "This girl is seriously ill. I'd better ask Senior Sister Jingyi to diagnose and treat her."  "Saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda!" Master Jingyi is the most powerful person in the nunnery and has saved many people. When Gu Yuelun heard this, he immediately felt that Sister Ruoying was saved.  "Thank you, layman, thank you, layman!" Gu Yuelun thanked him repeatedly.  Jinghe layman smiled and shook his head, inadvertently feeling that the two women in front of him had a special feeling of closeness.  It was obviously the first time we met, but there was a very special feeling.  Soon Master Jingyi rushed over from the nunnery. People who worship Buddha have a compassionate heart. When she heard that the woman staying overnight was seriously ill, she did not refuse and rushed over immediately.  After some diagnosis and treatment, Master Jingyi said: "This girl has caught wind and cold. She is still in a hurry. She is tired from the journey and feels depressed. She is very ill!" "Master, please, save my sister!"  "Well, I'll do my best!  While talking, I could only hear Meng Ruoying murmuring in her dream: "We agreed to leave early and come back early, but words don't count, Lin Lang" Master Jingyi smiled softly: "You crazy man and resentful woman, if you can let go of the emotional barriers in your heart  "This girl will definitely recover quickly." "Master, you are joking!" Meng Ruoying understood in her heart and just responded lightly.  Sister Ruoying is deeply in love now, how can she let go?  If you weren't worried about your cousin, why would you be in such a hurry to go to Bianjing that your body would be in this state?  Thinking of this,Gu Yuelun felt a little bit sad in his hearta little envious, even a little bit jealous of Meng Ruoying.  Jinghe layman is someone who has been through this before, so he understood it immediately.  Although Meng Ruoying looks sick, she is an absolute beauty.  I wonder which man was so lucky that he actually won the heart of this girl?  It's so lucky!  When Jinghe sighed, he couldn't help but think of something about himself.  ¡°If the child grows up safely, he will be old enough to get married. I wonder if he will have a wife?  Do you have a girl you like?  If he were around, he would definitely help him, but unfortunately Thinking of this, layman Jinghe couldn't help but feel a lot of sorrow in his heart "Sister Jingyi, how is this girl's condition? Can she be treated as soon as possible?" After a moment  Afterwards, layman Jinghe held back the sadness in his heart and asked softly.  Gu Yuelun was also a little nervous, fearing that if it was delayed any longer, sister Ruoying would make any mistakes.  How should I explain it to the old lady and my cousin?  Master Jingyi said: "The poor nun can temporarily control her condition with acupuncture and decoction, but if she wants to be cured, I'm afraid it will take many days of careful nursing. Moreover, the medicinal materials in the nunnery are very limited. If she wants to be cured, she will have to do it tomorrow.  Go to Songzhou City to buy some medicinal materials and come back! " "Master just prescribes the medicine. I will go and get the medicine tomorrow morning!" The most important thing for the Meng family is money, so some expensive medicinal materials are not a problem, so Gu Yuelun agreed very much.  readily.  "That's good!" Master Jingyi said: "I'll write the prescription first. You can decoct it here and take it immediately. I'll give this girl the acupuncture!" "Okay!" "Jinghe layman, when I do the acupuncture  I need your help!" Master Jingyi was probably afraid that a little girl like Gu Yuelun would be scared and unstable, so he asked the dignified layman Jinghe to help.  "Little girl, don't be afraid, it's just acupuncture treatment!" Master Jingyi specially comforted Gu Yuelun.  "Then I'll help you two masters!" The little girl's mouth was sweet and polite.  Lay Jinghe stepped forward to untie Meng Ruoying's clothes and prepared to give her acupuncture.  As soon as the collar was untied, a warm jade pendant was exposed on the chest under the shirt.  It was not uncommon for girls from wealthy families to wear beautiful jade, but Master Jingyi didn't pay attention.  But when layman Jinghe's eyes fell on the jade pendant and saw the pattern of the rising sun and auspicious clouds, he was suddenly stunned. His eyes were full of disbelief, and he was a little moved in surprise (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, novels  Better updates and faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 277: God¡¯s Will

    Rising sun and auspicious cloud jade!  Jinghe layman looked at the jade pendant and was stunned. His expression was moved. His eyes were full of incredible shock. At the same time, he was filled with endless surprises and even cried with joy!  Back then, because he had a good dream, he dreamed of the rising sun rising slowly among the colorful auspicious clouds. His father thought it was a good omen and specially carved this jade pendant.  I still remember the pattern above, which seems to have come from a knowledgeable Mr. Ouyang.  Jinghe layman clearly remembered that he personally hung this jade pendant around his son's neck, and there has been no news from it for twenty years.  Now, this jade pendant appears miraculously in front of you, on the chest of this seriously ill girl.  No wonder I feel that this girl is familiar, this must be the reason!  Of course, what Jinghe lay most concerned about and wanted to know the most was the origin of the jade pendant.  Why did the son's belongings appear in this woman's body?  It¡¯s been twenty years, God has mercy on us, there is finally some news!  When layman Jinghe's fingers gently touched the auspicious cloud pattern on the jade pendant, his eyes were already moist, and tears almost came out of his eyes.  Fortunately, Master Jingyi turned around to prepare the silver needle and didn't pay attention.  Jinghe layman quickly wiped away his tears. For now, the only way to find out more about the origin of the jade pendant is to save the girl.  If the jade pendant came through normal channels, this girl must have some connection with her son.  Jinghe layman couldn't help but wonder, could she be his daughter-in-law?  This beautiful woman is blessed with a son, so good, so good!  Of course, what lay Jinghe is most concerned about is undoubtedly the whereabouts of his son.  Her thoughts are not that complicated and have so many unrealistic expectations.  Just like the original idea, I just wanted to see each other again.  After acupuncture, Meng Ruoying's condition improved a lot, and Gu Yuelun also prepared the decoction.  Jinghe layman said goodbye and left. Before leaving, he took the Rising Sun Xiangyun jade pendant away. Gu Yuelun, who only cared about Ruoying's sister, didn't care.  Jinghe layman held the jade pendant in his hand. Although he wanted to suppress the excitement in his heart, he couldn't help but burst into tears.  Walking to the most remote place in the backyard of the nunnery, I finally calmed down and said as if to the air: "Go and inform Tiemian that I have something urgent and I need to see him immediately!" After saying that, layman Jinghe left, leaving the empty wall behind.  A phantom flashed past and quickly disappeared into the darkness.  In the dead of night, layman Jinghe quietly left the nunnery and came to a dense forest beside the canal.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was already waiting here. He stepped forward and said respectfully: "Madam, I've been summoned by Wei Ye. What are your orders?" Under the light of the torch, Jinghe layman said nothing. He stretched out his hand and saw a jade pendant hanging in the air.  middle.  "What is it?" The Iron-faced Sect Master was a little curious. When he came up to take a closer look, he was suddenly shocked!  "This this" The Iron-faced Sect Master, who had always been calm, was also shocked at this moment, hesitating and speechless.  "Madam, is this the Rising Sun and Auspicious Cloud Jade Pendant that the First Master mentioned?" For a time, too many thoughts came to the mind of the Iron-faced Sect Master, including surprises, questions, and even worry.  "Yes, exactly!" Jinghe layman answered simply.  "Where did this thing come from? Isn't it on the young master's body?" The Iron-faced Sect Master was surprised and uncertain, feeling a little excited and a little uneasy.  Jinghe layman said: "Maybe it's God's will. I lost contact with the child near Yingtian Mansion. Now I got his message here. God really has his own arrangements." Looking at Tie Tie  Facing the sect leader's doubts, layman Jinghe said: "Today, a rich girl fell ill on a trip and stayed at my place. When I was treating her injuries, I found this thing on her body." Girl?  When the Iron-faced Sect Leader heard this, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he was vaguely disappointed and a little frightened.  If it's a girl, what's the point of it all?  The expression on his face suddenly became unnatural.  "Don't worry, I have no reason to lie to you about this matter. The one who is living abroad is my son!" Jinghe Jushi knew what the Tiemian Sect Master was worried about and said in a deep voice. The word "son" was specially emphasized.  .  "No, no" The iron-faced sect master was relieved and a little apologetic at the same time, and said in a deep voice: "Madam, please forgive me for being rude, but how could the jade pendant that originally belonged to the young master be on this girl?" Jinghe said: "  Think about the connection between this girl and my son!" This is the most ideal result. If Meng Ruoying obtained the jade pendant through abnormal means, the consequences would be disastrous, especially the remaining clues may be interrupted and disappear again.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect had already recovered from the shock and surprise and said:"A clue, finally a clue!" "Yes, we were undoubtedly looking for a needle in a haystack before, but today, unfortunately, we finally got the child's information" Jinghe layman said: "I just want to tell you as soon as possible.  This is good news" "Who is that girl? Does Madam know?" The Iron Mask leader was excited and asked hurriedly.  Jinghe layman said: "We don't know yet, but she will be recuperating here for a few days. I will choose the opportunity to ask. You should be prepared to look for my child as soon as there is news But remember one thing, Qian  Don¡¯t take the risk of disturbing me and revealing your identity. I want to see him, but I want him to be safe!¡±  , how happy he is at this moment.  There has been no news for twenty years, and now we finally have a clue. How can we not be excited?  Under his iron mask, there must be a long-lost smiling face.  "Sect Master, is there any fraud involved? It seems too much of a coincidence. Could someone have obtained this jade pendant to test Madam?" The Iron-faced Sect Master thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "Probably not. If they  If you get this jade pendant, something will happen to you, and your wife will be of no use. However, you can't take it lightly. With the news about you, the meaning of your wife will become even more important." "Yes!"  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was very excited and hoped to get the news as soon as possible so that he could realize a dream he had been pursuing for twenty years.  While I was excited, I was never as worried as I am now. What will that child look like?  What qualifications?  What's the point ifeven if it is found?  How urgent it is when there is no news.  Once there was news, I was filled with anxiety.  Especially for something that has persisted for twenty years, this feeling becomes even stronger.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Sister Ruoying, you finally woke up!" Gu Yuelun looked at Meng Ruoying who gradually opened her eyes,  A smile finally appeared on the worried face.  "Where is this?" Meng Ruoying opened her eyes and looked around, a little surprised.  Gu Yuelun said with a smile: "This is Jingxin Nunnery, a nunnery outside Yingtian Mansion. Yesterday I was seriously ill. Thanks to the master here for saving me." While speaking, layman Jinghe came over and asked with a smile: "Girl, wake up.  "Thank you, layman. My sister is awake!" Gu Yuelun was very well-behaved and respected this well-connected layman.  Meng Ruoying was very weak and said in a low voice: "Thank you, layman!" layman Jinghe shook his head and said: "It's okay, saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. People who worship Buddha should be so compassionate and compassionate. The decoction has been cured.  , please take it immediately, girl!" "Thank you, layman!" Gu Yuelun took it and carefully fed Meng Ruoying.  Jinghe Jinghe had no intention of leaving and asked: "What is the name of the girl? Where is her family name? Why did she get so seriously ill on the way?" "The little girl Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun, who are from Jiangning, had some urgent matters and contracted a cold on the way and fell ill.  Thanks to the layman for saving me. "Jiang Ning?"  Jinghe layman felt happy, it was very consistent with the range of previous predictions.  "Oh, I'm worried about you, but you also have to take care of your own body." Jinghe layman smiled, and the meaning behind his words was very obvious.  Gu Yuelun also smiled: "Yes, sister Ruoying, if I get to Bianjing, my cousin will be worried if he sees you so sick!" Sure enough, thinking of Meng Ruoying's murmurs in her dream, Jinghe lay even more convinced, and the feeling in her heart  The sense of anticipation is also growing.  Just this girl mentioned her cousin?  How is this going?  Meng Ruoying's pale face had a slight blush, and she was a little shy, subconsciously reaching out to touch her chest.  The warm jade pendant disappeared from the tentacles, and her beauty suddenly turned pale Jinghe saw it clearly and said: "Oh, by the way, when I was doing the acupuncture last night, I took off the girl's jade pendant and kept it, and now give it back to the girl."  Then he took out the Rising Sun Xiangyun Jade Pendant and handed it to Meng Ruoying.  Meng Ruoying felt relieved that the thing was still there. She took it and held the jade pendant tightly in her hands, which showed how much she cherished it.  Seeing this, layman Jinghe smiled and said, "It seems that this thing is very precious to the girl. It was a gift from her parents and relatives?" Meng Ruoying was shy and silent.  "Girl, this is a token of love. It seems that you two have a deep relationship and should cherish it." Jinghe layman seemed ordinary, but in fact, he was testing every word.  "Yeah!" Meng Ruoying nodded subconsciously, and the expression on her face was the best answer.  "The girl is deeply affectionate, but the husband can naturally bear to let his girlIs your mother sick and tired?  " Jinghe layman seemed to be complaining, but in fact he had another purpose. Meng Ruoying shook her head: "No, he went to the northwest for business, don't blame him!  " Northwest? On business? He is in the northwest? What is his status now? On business? Could it be that he is from the Yamen? Jinghe layman was very surprised, but all the useful information was obtained. With this information, the next purposeful  It is much easier to find. It can be seen that the sick girl in front of her has a deep love for her husband. How wonderful it would be if she was really such a good woman and such a well-behaved daughter-in-law.  Emotion!

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 278: All-out Attack on the City

    "In Jiangning?" the Iron Mask leader asked in surprise.  Jinghe layman said solemnly: "Yes, this girl is from Jiangning, her surname is Meng, she seems to be called Meng Ruoying!" "Okay, I will send someone to investigate immediately. As long as there is a name and surname, I believe there will be news soon!"  The Iron-faced Sect Master was full of expectations, but also felt a little uneasy.  Jinghe layman said: "She said that the jade pendant was a gift from her lover, maybe it is my child who has been separated for many years" "We are inseparable!" That's what he said, but no one can be sure until he finds the person.  .  "By the way, there is a woman beside this Miss Meng, named Gu Yuelun!" "Yes!" "And" Jinghe Jinghe stopped talking, seeming to hesitate.  The Iron-faced Master clearly noticed the change in Jinghe's expression and asked in a deep voice: "Madam, what's wrong?" Jinghe pondered for a moment and said: "Miss Meng accidentally mentioned that her lover went to the northwest for business. Could it be that he is  "Young master is only twenty years old. Even if he is studying, he has just reached the age of imperial examination. He should not be Could it be that the young master is a minor official in the Yamen, or" No matter what the other status is.  It doesn't matter, what the Iron-faced Sect Leader is most worried about is that he has found the wrong person, and then his joy will be in vain.  Hearing these seemingly insignificant news, he felt somewhat uneasy.  Jinghe layman said: "It has been twenty years. We don't know what he is like. Let's find it based on the current clues first. The progress will be a little bit." "Okay!" This is the only plan for now.  , the Iron-faced Sect Leader was helpless.  But when it comes to the northwest, he can't help but feel a little sad and have a different feeling in his heart.  It has been more than 20 years since I left there. I think about how high-spirited I was back then, but now I am Alas!  Going to the northwest for business?  The young master's identity became even more special.  But it is also a clue. A two-pronged approach, starting from Jiangning, Bianjing, and Northwest at the same time, there will be results soon. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The battle in Dashun City is still fierce, and it is already the third day.  Jing Sili believed that the limit he could hold on to was five days, but now it was only a little more than half of the time. The pressure was already so great that it was almost unbearable.  There were 600 soldiers on the east wall that Lin Zhao was responsible for guarding, and a total of 2,400 people on the four walls.  As for the remaining 600 people, they serve as a reserve team and can go to support at any time if there is a critical situation.  On the Dongcheng side where Lin Zhao was located, more than 200 people had been killed in the three days, and most of the remaining 300 people were injured.  The first two days were okay, after all, we still had defensive weapons such as kerosene and stones.  However, because the Xixia people's attack was too fierce, their weapons were consumed very quickly.  By the afternoon of the next day, all the kerosene and stones had been used up.  Originally, boiling water was also a good weapon for guarding the city.  However, there is a shortage of water in Dashun City. Only a little bit is the source of life, and there is no room for such waste.  So, on the third day, although there were still bows and arrows that could be used, the results were obviously not as good as expected.  As a result, the number of close encounters became more and more frequent, and the casualties became more serious.  A heartbreaking cry came from the top of the city. Half of a Song Army soldier's shoulder was chopped off and he fell down wailing.  Lin Zhao's eyes were full of hatred, and he shouted and rushed forward. The Arab's short sword slashed through him, killing a Xixia soldier.  On the top of the city, scenes like this are constantly being staged, and the cruelty of war is vividly displayed at this moment.  After paying a heavy price and putting up an extremely difficult defense, the Song army finally managed to temporarily hold off the Xixia people until the dusk of the third day.  When the news came that Ming Jin had withdrawn his troops, when the Xixia army retreated like water, the Song troops at the top of the city all sat down on the ground, all exhausted.  No one cared about the blood on the ground, not even the remains of their companions, they needed rest too much.  Lin Zhaoqiang supported his body and stood at the top of the city, watching the Xixia army gradually retreating.  As well as the corpses piled up at the top of the city and under the city wall, I couldn't help but sigh, the war is really cruel!  Facing the brave Xixia people, fortunately there are still forts to hold on to.  The Xixia Army is good at cavalry combat, and field battles are undoubtedly their strength. Relatively speaking, they are much worse at attacking cities and demolishing strongholds.  Therefore, a fortress was built in the northwest to establish a complete defensive front.  Eliminating the advantage of the Xixia cavalry in this way is very effective. It must be said that Fan Zhongyan's strategy is very wise.  Even so, the Song Army also paid a huge price. Even if it succeeds in holding on temporarily, it will be tragic.?.  And in this process, the Xixia people's siege tactics have been improving.  After all, it has been thirty years, and the Xixia people cannot always hit a wall and be helpless.  They are also gradually exploring, and now they have begun to achieve results. The siege battle is also well-organized and extremely brave.  The forts and city walls could not always stop the Xixia cavalry, and the border line of the Song Dynasty was still in danger.  If we want long-term peace and stability, we must find a way to completely eliminate the Xixia people. Perhaps offense is the best defense.  However, the current situation is not optimistic!  Dashun City is almost unable to hold on anymore. It was a miserable victory today, but maybe it can hold on tomorrow!  But what about the day after tomorrow?  By then, how many soldiers will be able to move at the top of the city?  We have reached a very critical moment, but when will the reinforcements come?  What on earth is Lee Bo-gyu doing?  Why are the reinforcements still missing?  In Dashun City, all the soldiers were a little anxious.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In fact, the Song army was anxious, and so were the Xixia people.  For three whole days, the Xixia army still failed to capture Dashun City. This result made Liang Yi somewhat unhappy.  In front of a small fortress, the attack with several times the force cannot be defeated for a long time, which is a big test for the overall combat effectiveness of the Xixia army.  At the same time, being unable to rush in and catch Lin Zhao as soon as possible made Liang Yimi feel a little uncomfortable, and also damaged his face, which only made him feel dull.  "General Yeli, it has been three days and Dashun City has not moved at all. Should you think of some other solutions?" Liang Yimi's face darkened and his tone was very rude.  Ye Lihan said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister, even if the opponent does not have many troops I have already expected the difficulty of this battle, please forgive me." Liang Yimi said displeased: "It is difficult, but why not  "Investing all the troops in a quick battle?" "Prime Minister" At present, only about 60% of the troops are actually deployed in the siege. As for the other 40% Ye Lihan explained in a deep voice: "Prime Minister, the Song army must support it.  We can't stand it any longer. Reinforcements will definitely arrive from Qingzhou and Liyuan Fort. We'll wait and ambush them on the way. It will work wonders." "Wonderful results?" Liang Yimi snorted, "You don't know if the Song army will come to rescue?  Waiting for the rabbit, but what if the rabbit doesn't show up at all? It's a small Dashun city that cannot be attacked for a long time, which will be very detrimental to the reputation of Xixia warriors. You should know which is more serious. " Ye Lihan is really helpless.  , he simply did not have the strength or courage to challenge Liang Yimi, so he had to give up his own ideas and fully meet Liang Guoxiang's requirements.  He didn¡¯t know that the reason why Liang Yimi made such strict demands was not to maintain the dignity of the Xixia army, but to avenge his personal revenge As a result, all the Xixia army was mobilized to Dashun City.  An extremely large force launched another attack on Dashun City

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 279: The bloody battle in Dashun City

    The Xixia people attacked the city with all their strength. This was the order of the Prime Minister Liang Yimi.  More troops were invested than before, and the offensive was more violent than before.  The situation on the side of the Song Dynasty defenders was not optimistic. After a large amount of kerosene, stones and feather arrows were consumed, there was not much left.  After all, Dashun City is equivalent to an isolated city without any supplies or assistance.  As the war progressed to a fever pitch, it also entered a situation of close combat and even hand-to-hand combat, which was undoubtedly the most miserable time.  The pressure that Dashun City is under is really not small!  At this moment, the number of troops that can participate in the battle is about 2,000, which is about the same as before Lin Zhao and others came to rescue, but the situation is even more pessimistic.  The Xixia people have given up the idea of ??defeating themselves without attacking, and their offensive has become more fierce.  And at this moment, Xixia was determined to go to war with the Song Dynasty. Without the previous hesitation, they would naturally not be polite.  Coupled with the troubles of a guy like Liang Yimi who is determined to avenge his anger and avenge his public and private grievances, it is self-evident how the situation will turn out.  So much so that Lin Zhao laughed at himself many times: How much does Liang Yimi hate me?  No one would have thought that Lin Zhao using his body as bait would have such an effect.  Lin Zhao even regretted that this move was too risky, putting three thousand soldiers in danger.  "And after days of fighting, the defenders were quite exhausted, and almost all of them were injured.  Dashun City is almost in dire straits.  Even if you try your best, no one knows how long you can last!  But one thing is that the Song army suffered huge casualties, and Xixia also paid a huge price, and the casualties were not few.  In comparison, who can persist longer?  That must be the Xixia people.  The only hope of the Song Army is to hold on until the last moment, and the reinforcements from Qingzhou can arrive in time!  This is a bet, a bet that may lose everything!  It is also a hope, although the possibility may be very small, it is the thought that supports everyone to persevere.  The east wall of Dashun City may have been because of where Lin Zhao was. The offensive of the Xixia army was particularly fierce. Liang Yimi personally stood under the city to supervise the battle, shouting loudly that he wanted to capture Lin Zhao alive. Liang Yimi even offered a reward on the spot to stimulate the soldiers to attack.  .  This attracted the greatest firepower, and the Xixia soldiers climbed onto the city one after another, charging fiercely.  A soldier ran over and reported anxiously: "Lin Shaoqing, we have run out of arrows!" This is undoubtedly bad news!  Lin Zhao¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Bows and arrows are weapons for long-distance attacks. They are very lethal and can also be used for defense.  It is precisely because of the feather arrows that they can suppress the Xixia army from climbing the city.  The storage capacity of arrowheads in Dashun City is pretty good, but after several months of fighting, the amount of arrowheads used is already very large.  Especially in the past few days, arrowheads have been used at an even faster rate and are consumed quickly.  By now, it¡¯s finally finished!  Lin Zhao took a long breath and said in a deep voice: "We have run out of arrowheads, then we will fight with our swords and fight with the Xixia people." The defense battle of Dashun City has completely entered the stage of hand-to-hand combat, and what will follow will be hand-to-hand combat. This is a last resort.  An act of desperation.  Lin Zhao shouted: "Soldiers, the reinforcements are coming soon. We must hold on. The kerosene is gone, the stones are gone, and the arrowheads are gone. But we still have people, the sword in our hands, and the perseverance.  There is still blood in my heart. The soldiers fought with the Xixia people. The strong men were hungry for Hulu meat and laughed and drank the blood of Xiongnu. "At the critical moment, Lin Zhao could not think of more inflammatory words.  Just with a thought, he shouted to encourage people and called on the soldiers to face the enemy together.  "Fight!" The people stationed in Dashun City are all elites of the Western Army, and they are all good-blooded men. They have long been accustomed to such scenes, and they are also mentally prepared to die in battle.  Being able to persist in Dashun City for so long, not to mention completely disregarding life and death, at least I am not afraid of being shrouded in horse leather.  So Lin Zhao's shout aroused the heroism in everyone's hearts. They all picked up their long swords and walked to the city wall.  When the Xixia warriors climbed to the top of the city, they were greeted by long knives stained with blood and even curled blades, as well as roars and shouts.  The officers and soldiers of the Song Army all went "crazy", howling and screaming, and got their long knives and fought bloody battles with the Xixia soldiers at the top of the city.  As the commander-in-chief, Lin Zhao took the lead and charged forward.  ??The nimble and agile skills are of little use at this moment, and it is completely a battle of real swords and guns.  I have to say that the Arab sword sent by Ali Gu is really a good thing and extremely sharp.  Lin Zhao waved his sword,He rushed and killed, covered in blood, like an evil god.  It was full of blood and looked very terrifying. At this moment, his eyes were red with blood. He was a completely crazy warrior. Killing was his only belief and a subconscious action.  Lin Shaoqing's actions boosted the morale of the soldiers. The soldiers of the Song Army roared and fought bloody battles at the top of the city.  One by one, the Xixia soldiers climbed up to the top of the city, and were greeted by roaring butcher knives. The top of the city and at the base of the city wall were already piled up like mountains. The Xixia soldiers charged and killed them fiercely, but they were unable to expand the results at all.  The walls of Dashun City remained strong despite the fierce and bloody battles of the Song Army soldiers.  Once a gap appears, it will be filled immediately, but it will cost the lives of many soldiers.  Such a scene made Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi, who was supervising the battle below the city, very angry. It can be said that he was furious.  "What's going on? Tens of thousands of troops, it's been four days, and they still can't capture Dashun City?" Liang Yimi, who was standing under the city supervising the battle, could even see Lin Zhao fighting at the top of the city from a distance.  The big enemy is right in front of you, but you can't catch him. You have no choice but to watch him kill the Xixia soldiers with great force. How does it feel?  The anger in Liang Yimi's heart grew stronger and stronger, and finally he was about to burst out and curse.  Even though Ye Lihan was a general of the party, he showed no mercy.  Ye Lihan was very helpless. For Dashun City to be the first fortress in the northwest of the Song Dynasty and to stand strong for thirty years, there must be something special about it.  You know, Li Yuanhao, the founding leader of Xixia, was also defeated here.  Under heavy siege and with almost no hope, the Song Army soldiers inside did not give up.  He still admired this perseverance.  Although they are hostile countries and different races, the grassland people admire heroes deep down.  There is such a group of soldiers in Dashun City, it can be said that one is worth ten.  Standing far below the city, you can still see the fierce fighting scene of the Song army soldiers. It was a lifeless fight.  The piles of corpses of the Xixia army under the city alone are enough to illustrate the problem. These Song army officers and soldiers are too powerful.  Under such circumstances, how easy is it to break the city?  Maybe in two or three days, we can successfully capture the city.  However, Liang Yimi has already run out of patience, how can he wait any longer?  What does this country think of what is and what is the reality?  No sympathy for the soldiers at all.  Ye Lihan was different, he was really distressed!  The dead and wounded were all his soldiers!  Ye Lihan wanted to say something, but as soon as he spoke, Liang Yimi became furious and said: "Mobilize the army immediately and attack the city overnight. No matter what, I will definitely capture Dashun City today." Attack overnight.  city?  Ye Lihan couldn't help but sneer.  In late autumn in the northwest, the weather is already quite cold, especially after nightfall, when it is almost to the point where dripping water turns into ice.  The soldiers who had been attacking for a day were exhausted, and now they had to continue the attack in the cold night.  Whether it is the damage to the soldiers, the offensive effect, or the impact on morale, it is self-evident.  Liang Yimi is also crazy!  That¡¯s all, Ye Lihan is most worried about another thing!  All the armies were mobilized to attack Dashun City, and the ambush troops on the way were also evacuated. What would be the consequences if the Song Dynasty reinforcements came over now?  The longer the delay, the more intense this worry becomes!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liyuan Fort, the Xixia army that pretended to attack has withdrawn!  When the main force was transferred to Dashun City, the feint attack was destined to not last long!  Li Fugui has been relatively relaxed these two days, and he is also paying close attention to every move in Dashun City.  Dashun City was of great significance to the Song Dynasty, and it was also of great significance to Li Fugui. To some extent, it was a good opportunity for him to make a comeback.  If the failure is dealt with properly, this matter can also become an important capital for a comeback in the future.  So no matter what, Li Fugui was unwilling to give up Dashun City.  It¡¯s just that before that, he had more worries, so he didn¡¯t send troops for a long time.  Li Fugui hesitated for four days. Four days was enough to change a lot of things!  Once bitten by a snake and afraid of well ropes for ten years, Li Fugui was really afraid that Dashun City was a trap by the Xixia people, in which case he would suffer heavy losses.  I have already failed once, and I will never do it again.  Otherwise, even if he successfully dealt with Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple, he would still be the target of public criticism, and he would not be able to survive in the future.  The best result is to successfully counterattack and win a perfect battle without any mistakes.  After four days of hesitation, I added some information obtained by the scouts.  It has been four days since the Xixia army attacked Dashun City, and Dashun City is still holding on, but it has reached a precarious situation.  Knowing this situation, Li Fugui felt that he had to take action.???First of all, we have seen hope, and the risk of sending troops is relatively not very high.  Secondly, if he does not send troops, he will be sorry for the soldiers who are holding on in Dashun City. In any case, as the commander of the border army, he still has some conscience.  Of course, what Li Fugui is most worried about is being impeached.  He could not bear the crime of garrisoning Liyuan Fort, but sitting back and watching Dashun City be captured.  So, Li Fugui finally made up his mind to send troops to rescue Dashun City!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This night is destined not to be peaceful!  Under the cover of night, the lights below Dashun City are brightly lit.  Liang Yimi has made up his mind to attack the city non-stop throughout the night until he captures Dashun City.  I have to say that this method still has a direct effect.  After all, the number of defenders in Dashun City is very limited, while Xixia's troops are relatively sufficient, and they can attack in shifts.  I don¡¯t know how effective this attack will be in killing the enemy. Fatigue alone has made the Song Dynasty defenders unable to hold on.  From morning to now, the battle has lasted for a whole day, but the soldiers of the Song Army had no chance to rest at all.  At the beginning, Lin Zhao still expected to be able to rest in batches, but reality simply did not allow it.  The officers and soldiers of the Song Army could only take a chance to eat a few mouthfuls of dry food and drink water, and then immediately went into the city defense battle again.  The reserve team of six to seven hundred people has been fully used, and more than half of the three thousand soldiers have been killed or injured.  On the east wall where Lin Zhao was, there were only soldiers less than 200 meters away.  But you have to guard a city wall that is about a thousand meters long, so you can imagine how difficult it is.  However, the reality is so cruel, we can only continue to persevere, and we must not give up until the last moment.  The cold wind howled, but Lin Zhao, who was in the midst of a fierce battle, didn't feel the slightest bit of chill!  His whole body was already covered in blood, and his eyes were red with blood.  Running back and forth on the city wall, resisting the Xixia soldiers who kept climbing the city.  Phew!  As soon as Lin Zhao arrived and stabbed one to death, another soldier climbed up behind him, one after another. Before Lin Zhao had time to think, he had already raised his knife and attacked.  Throughout the city, there are more and more such situations, and the battle situation is becoming more and more urgent.  Two hundred soldiers guarded the city wall that was already riddled with holes. Their troops were stretched thin and they were almost unable to withstand the attack.  Although the soldiers of the Song Army tried their best to persist, the offensive of the Xixia army was too fierce, and the defense line began to loosen and then began to be damaged.  Not only Lin Zhao¡¯s place, the situation at Zhong Shidao and Jing Sili¡¯s place is also not optimistic!  Did it just fail like this?  While Lin Zhao kept slashing with his sword, he kept asking himself deep down in his heart?  It is the first time I have witnessed the cruelty of war, the first time I have participated in it, and now it is the first time I have faced a life-and-death crisis on the battlefield!  I have already thought about the consequences if Dashun City is lost.  At this moment, all Lin Zhao cares about is his own destiny.  The rebirth of the Song Dynasty lasted only three years. In this prosperous and prosperous age, we have not had enough good days. Do we have to die like this?  No, no!  Jiang Ning still had his uncle's family, Mu Sihong and Meng Ruoying were still waiting for him to go back, and his cute little cousin The faces of Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin also came to mind Lin Zhao was unwilling to give in and roared,  Slash quickly on the city wall.  But this is already the end of the war!  By this moment, the soldiers were exhausted and their combat effectiveness was getting lower and lower.  The defense line of Dashun City finally broke Lin Zhao wanted to say goodbye to this world heroically, but suddenly he heard someone shouting: "The earth is shakingfirethere is fire in the distance" Lin Zhao looked up,  Looking at a fire dragon in the distance coming towards Dashun City rapidly.  The ground also trembled faintly, and the rumble of horse hooves sounded And that is the direction where Qingzhou and Liyuan Fort are located!  The reinforcements have arrived. The long-awaited reinforcements finally arrived at the most critical moment!  Lin Zhao shouted: "Brothers, hold on for a moment, the reinforcements have arrived, the reinforcements have arrived" Hope was once again ignited in the hearts of the despairing Song Army soldiers, inspiring them to continue to persevere.  But the Xixia soldiers under the city were a little panicked. They were also a little messy and frightened by the sudden army!  Liang Yimi was very abrupt and shouted: "What's going on?" "Prime Minister, the reinforcements from the Song Dynasty have arrived!" Ye Lihan couldn't cry anymore. The thing he was most worried about finally happened.  All the troops who were ambushed on the way withdrew, and they were able to annihilate the main force of the Song army in one go.Not to mention the opportunity, the Song army did not stop them and went straight to Dashun City.  Liang Yi was so eager for quick success that he mobilized all his troops to attack the city, leaving some holes in his back and flanks.  At this moment, it is completely open to the Song Dynasty army Once the Song army comes in, what will be the consequences?  Ye Lihan didn't dare to think about it any more!  ¡°Prime Minister, withdraw your troops, it¡¯s still too late to evacuate!¡± Ye Lihan made a very helpless and difficult decision.  This is also a last resort, taking advantage of the fact that the Song army has not yet completely killed them, to react.  "Do we have to evacuate?" How could Liang Yimi be willing to do so?  Seeing that Dashun City was about to be breached, Lin Zhao had to give up when he was rescued and captured alive.  Ye Lihan said: "Yes, it's not too late now. Our flanks are empty. Once attacked, the consequences will be disastrous, and the entire army may even be annihilated" General Ye Li is not without aim. The Song army will undoubtedly attack from behind.  Leaving their defense open, they were torn apart.  At that time, the Song Dynasty army will come from behind and it will be difficult to resist The Xixia army under Dashun City are all exhausted. How can they be the opponent of the Song army?  Even if you escape, if you are chased one after another, it is possible "The whole army is wiped out", this is an extremely frightening word!  Liang Yimi was also a little scared. In terms of the specific marching formation, he was really not as good as Ye Lihan.  Now that it has reached this level, we can only listen to General Yeli's opinion and avoid the edge for the time being!  Although Liang Yi was very reluctant, he had no choice but to withdraw the army in anger As a result, a special scene was staged under Dashun City.  A large cloud of fire left, but a fire dragon came from a distance Looking at the Xixia soldiers retreating like water, Lin Zhao, like many other soldiers, all collapsed to the ground.  They were really too tired. They didn¡¯t want to think about anything at the moment. They just wanted to sit on the ground and rest for a while Others might be able to spend more time, but Lin Zhao had to carry his tired body and go to the city gate to greet Li Zhizhou who arrived.  !  When he arrived at Dashun City, Li Fugui realized how wise his decision was.  The decision to rescue was correct and came at just the right time.  Finally, we came over at the last moment, and Dashun City was saved. In this way, we can give an explanation to the court.  At the same time, it was also a great achievement, and Li Fugui was secretly happy.  However, when I saw the casualties in the city, I would inevitably feel a little depressed. The battle situation in Dashun City was really tragic At this moment, Jing Sili and other generals hurried over, and Li Zhizhou naturally wanted to see him.  They're gone!  "The last generals Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo have met Mr. Zhizhou!" Li Fugui nodded and said: "Okay, okay! You two generals have worked hard. I will report the merits of this battle to the court immediately." "Thank you, Mr. Zhizhou, but the merits of this battle are all.  The biggest ones are these two heroes!" "Them?" Li Fugui's eyes fell on the two young men behind Jing Sili!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 280: Letter of Voting

    "What do you call these two warriors?" Li Fugui looked at the two young men behind Jing Sili and wondered, could these be the two scouts in the military report?  How come I have no impression at all?  "I have met Li Zhizhou, I am Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple!" "Who?" Li Fugui was suddenly struck by thunder, extremely shocked, his eyes looked straight at the young man in front of him, with too much incredulity in his eyes!  "Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple, has met Li Zhizhou!" Lin Zhao repeated it. It was almost as expected. This was Li Fugui's reaction.  "You? Lin Zhao?" Li Fugui felt as if he had seen a ghost, and still had not recovered from the shock.  Wasn¡¯t Lin Zhao always in Gyeongju?  Under Chen Qiao's surveillance?  Why did you suddenly appear in Dashun City?  Seeing that Li Fugui was hesitant, Lin Zhao immediately took out the imperial edict that he carried with him!  This is the best proof, no doubt.  Li Fugui was completely confused for a moment. The joy of retaking Dashun City disappeared without a trace in an instant, replaced by endless worry and panic.  The last time the army was defeated, all the secrets were in Dashun City and Liyuan Fort. Now that Lin Zhao appears here, what does it mean?  Li Fugui was already sweating profusely. If he hadn't been on the battlefield for a long time and had rich experience, he would probably lose his temper on the spot.  Lin Zhao also had cold sweat on his back, and the pressure in his heart was really quite big.  Having been in Liyuan Fort and Dashun City for so many days, I already know what the situation is like.  In this battle of Dashun City, Lin Zhao was brave and heroic, took the lead, and cared for his subordinates. He has been deeply loved by the soldiers. It is easy to know many questions, and most of the investigation has been completed inadvertently!  There is something wrong with Li Fugui, and Zhong Yong in prison is unjust!  Now that Li Fugui is here, Lin Zhao, as the general who defends the city, must meet him.  Before this, Lin Zhao had thought about concealing his identity, but the fire could not be suppressed.  His identity has been revealed before, and thousands of soldiers know it, so it is difficult to hide it from Li Fugui.  But it is also dangerous to directly reveal your identity. Li Fugui has a lot of troops and is alone. If he becomes angry and jumps over the wall in a hurry.  What will be the result?  Lin Zhao felt uneasy and a little unsure.  After careful consideration, Lin Zhao thought that with more than a thousand pairs of eyes here, Li Fugui should not dare to do anything excessive.  Of course, you need to be cautious at all times After the brief uncertainty on Li Fugui's face.  He forced his face to smile and said: "Lin Shaoqing, why are you in Dashun City? Aren't you south of Qingzhou?" "Li Zhizhou laughed. I came here under the imperial edict, but got separated from my entourage on the way. There happened to be something to do.  I'm looking for Li Zhizhou because I don't want to encounter the Xixia invasion in Liyuan Fort. As a man of the Song Dynasty, I should serve the country, so" Lin Zhao gave a very lame explanation. Everyone knew the real reason and it was tacit.  !  Zhao Lin, Lin Zhao Li Fugui still didn't understand that the "fake" under Chen Qiao's surveillance must be a cover-up deliberately arranged by Lin Zhao!  He would never have thought that it was the result of Oribumi's unintentional interference.  Lin Zhao didn't know yet how much Zhe Wenxin had done for him.  "I see, I didn't expect that Lin Shaoqing is very good at leading troops in battle. This is a great achievement!" Li Fugui laughed and laughed, feeling very uncomfortable in his heart. In this situation, in a hurry, it was really difficult for him to tell the difference.  What to deal with.  "By the way, who is this?" Li Fugui looked at the person behind Lin Zhao and asked in a deep voice.  "See Li Zhizhou. The young general Wang Qing!" Lin Zhao explained: "Wang Qing is the deputy general of Beicheng!" Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo were both a little surprised. Where was the original general Zhang Zhong?  Zhong Shidao's identity is sensitive, so he has never made his identity public.  Wang Qingdao: "When we were fighting just now, the general didn't pay attention. When the Xixia people retreated and cheered, they discovered Only then did they realize that Zhang Xiaowei had disappeared. I don't know if it was" "Zhang Xiaowei?"  Li Fugui was a little surprised.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Zhang Zhong is my follower, the captain of the Forbidden Army. He disappeared in today's battle!" Li Fugui then remembered that the two scouts mentioned in the military report were two.  While speaking, Wang Qing sobbed: "Colonel Zhang had been injured before. The battle was fierce and the casualties were heavy. Captain Zhang might have encountered something unexpected I have ordered people to search for him in the mountain of corpses under Beicheng. I don't know if he can."  Can't be found" Lin Zhao and Liu Changzuo both lowered their heads, obviously immersed in sadness.  Jing Sili had a doubt in his heart. When he came down from the city, he seemed to have seen Zhang Zhong?  Could it be that I saw it wrong?  Or was there something else Although he had doubts, he didn't say it out loud.  ? ?Fu Gui only cared about Lin Zhao. As for the follower, he didn't take it seriously at all.  He would not have thought that this follower would be Zhong Shiheng's direct grandson, and he would already have a grudge against him!  Lin Zhao secretly prayed in his heart to cultivate the way of being a teacher!  You can be good, but don¡¯t live up to expectations!  At this moment, Xu Xi and Supervisor Xu came over, with a smile on his face and an expression of asking for credit and reward.  It's just that everyone doesn't like him very much, and they can't help but be enthusiastic.  After a bloody battle, everyone was exhausted, and it was time to rest after a brief meeting.  Li Fugui had ordered the army to camp outside Dashun City, and at the same time, he was careful to be on guard against the Xixia people's counterattack.  Immediately, food was served, and everyone took a rest after eating.  Lin Zhao was exhausted and wanted to have a good sleep, but his reason told him that he couldn't sleep yet because he still had important things to do.  The next situation is probably more strenuous and thrilling than the previous bloody battle.  If you want to survive safely, you must start preparing from now on!  On this night, some people are destined to have no sleep. It can be said that Li Fugui has trouble sleeping and eating.  I thought that by recapturing Dashun City, I would be able to give an explanation to the imperial court, and some things could be said to be a sure win.  But they never expected that Lin Zhao would take the lead and appear in Dashun City.  All the advantages have disappeared, but instead there are many crises!  Lin Zhao has been here for a few days. Now that he has figured out many things, the secret will eventually be revealed!  What should I do?  Will Li Fugui be as anxious as an ant on a hot pot?  Kill and silence?  The first thing that came to mind was this most direct, but also the most horrifying idea.  Killing Lin Zhao is easy, but there are more than a thousand surviving soldiers in Dashun City. They are all watching, shouldn't they all be killed?  More than a thousand people, more than a thousand lives!  Even if Li Fugui had a heart of stone, it would be difficult for him to be so cruel!  This is attacking his own boss, his subordinates But if not, how can he stop Lin Zhao's mouth?  Li Fugui was restless and anxious.  Time is already very tight, and a decision must be made as soon as possible.  At this moment, the soldiers came to report: "Lin Shaoqing asks to see you!" Lin Zhao is here?  What is he here to do?  Li Fugui had countless thoughts in his mind.  Since he is here, why not meet him "Invite him in!" Li Fugui took a long breath, collected his mind, turned around and sat down to see what tricks Lin Shaoqing was playing?  "Li Zhizhou!" Lin Zhao smiled and was very polite.  "Lin Shaoqing, don't you have a rest?" Li Fugui asked in a deep voice, his tone as calm as possible.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "I definitely need to rest, but before I rest, I have more important things to discuss with Li Zhizhou." "Oh?" Li Fugui's heart moved, and he looked at Lin Zhao with a little surprise, but also a little expectantly,  He said in a deep voice: "What's the matter? Lin Shaoqing just said it doesn't matter!" "People don't tell secrets. Li Zhizhou also knows why I came to Huanqing Road" Li Fugui's heart skipped a beat. Is this guy going to show off his cards directly?  Or bargaining?  He asked in a deep voice: "What Lin Shaoqing means" "Hey!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Li Zhizhou knows exactly what happened in the defeat of Qingzhou, so let's not beat around the bush and speak frankly.  !" Li Fugui suddenly felt a little nervous. Lin Zhao meant that he understood everything.  But what did he want to do when he spoke to himself so directly?  Li Fugui was in a nervous mood, wondering about Lin Zhao's purpose.  Lin Zhao changed the topic and said: "Li Zhizhou also knows that I have always been supported by Wang Xianggong, otherwise I would not be where I am today. And Li Zhizhou and Wang Xianggong have always been close, so" Li Fugui was overjoyed, could it be possible?  Is this guy trying to reconcile with himself?  Or to help yourself hide it?  Li Fugui had had such an idea before, but a letter from Wang Yu made him dare not have extravagant hopes and became much more cautious.  Unexpectedly, at this moment, Lin Zhao suddenly asked for help!  Doesn¡¯t happiness come too quickly?  Are all the worries before relationships unnecessary?  Is the matter solved so easily?  It¡¯s just that Li Zhizhou doesn¡¯t dare to accept it!  Li Fugui stared at Lin Zhao intently. With Wang Yu¡¯s previous reminder, he could not easily believe the young man in front of him.  It is essential to be on guard against others, especially a fox-like boy, so you need to be even more careful.  "Lin Shaoqing, are you kidding? What is the outcome of the matter? Is the investigation clear? Is there any evidence of who is right and who is right? Lin Shaoqing can come under the Holy Order. If it is unfair or something goes wrong, how should he explain it?  ? "One sentence"Although Li Fugui was very hopeful, he would never believe Lin Zhao immediately, and he was still very wary.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "What Li Zhizhou said is that Qingzhou is completely under the control of Lord Zhizhou. The court knows it through my eyes. We have the final say on what we want them to see! Tell the truth. I have nothing to do with you. I will do it as soon as possible."  I had a conflict with Xianggong Wang because of the Qingmiao Law incident, but I always wanted to make amends but had no chance. Helping Li Zhizhou this time is equivalent to returning a favor to Xianggong Wang, apologizing to Xianggong Wang, and asking Li Zhizhou to fulfill my request. " Lin  This reason seems to be sufficient and reasonable.  Involuntarily, Li Fugui was slightly moved!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 281: Deception

    At night, the wind is howling!  When Lin Zhao left Li Fugui's Chinese army tent, he subconsciously tightened his clothes.  Although it was chilly, I felt pretty good.  Are you colluding with Lee Bo-gyu?  Cover for him?  How can it be?  Lin Zhao will never compromise on issues of principle.  During these days in Liyuan Fort and Dashun City, he found out a lot of things, and then easily learned the truth to be traced.  This conflict between Song and Xia was entirely caused by Li Fugui. It was his proactive attack and underestimation of the enemy that led to the conflict and then the failure.  The reason why Li Fugui sent troops rashly is no longer known. What is important is the consequences of his rash sending troops.  Dashun City was caught off guard, and as many as 20,000 to 30,000 Song soldiers were killed or injured along the entire Huanqing roadside defense line.  Although the war is cruel, it is really to protect the homeland and defend the country. It is honorable to die on the battlefield, and death in battle is worth it.  But this time, looking at the mountains of corpses under the city wall, Lin Zhao couldn't help but sneer in his heart.  Thousands of soldiers who did not have to die originally died because of Li Fugui's insistence. They died unjustly.  For this reason alone, Li Fugui cannot be forgiven.  Since the war started, it would be nice to win, but it happened to be defeated.  The defeat of this battle really shocked the Song Dynasty.  As a result, the entire northwest border line is in turmoil, the border between China and North Korea is unrest, and many internal affairs in the country will also be affected.  In addition, the ¡°international¡± influence is even worse!  The Song Dynasty and Xixia were hostile, and it was not wrong to send troops to attack, but it was wrong to send troops without a legitimate reason and without the permission of the court. ? First, it disrupted the overall strategic plan of the Song Dynasty, and at the same time, it also had to bear moral accusations.  In a word, bad timing, big mistake!  Xixia has just submitted a request to be conferred as a minister. What will the Xixia people think when they send troops out of nowhere?  The originally relatively harmonious relationship between Song and Xia suddenly became a lot more tense.  The Song Dynasty is currently undergoing reforms.  A relatively stable external environment is needed, and Li Fugui's actions are undoubtedly what Emperor Zhao Xu does not want to see.  The tense relationship between Song and Xia will undoubtedly give Tubo and Liao some ideas.  Previously, it was because the Song army was defeated at Huanqing Road and Xixia won that Dong Fei opened his eyes to Liang Yi in the assassination incident. The actual impact has already appeared.  Fortunately, there has been no change on the Liao side for the time being, otherwise the situation will undoubtedly be more complicated.  Anyway.  The recent period has been really thrilling. The Emperor Zhao Xu of Bianjing and his ministers must have had a hard time sleeping and eating recently!  It is no exaggeration to say that Li Fugui¡¯s inexplicable and reckless move caused great turmoil and had a very bad impact.  Fortunately, Dashun City has been recaptured now, otherwise the door to Huanqing Road will be open in the future.  There will no longer be peace on the northwest border, and the consequences will be disastrous.  Will the war just end like this?  Can the Xixia people retreat willingly?  What actions will be taken later?  Things are far from over.  What was even more annoying happened later. After the defeat, in order to shirk responsibility, Li Fugui wrongly accused innocent generals and killed them in the name of disobedience.  ¡° Such an act of covering up the sky with one hand and confusing right and wrong is really outrageous to both humans and gods.  Lin Zhao was furious when he learned the truth.  In addition, as Zhe Wenxin mentioned before, Li Fugui also opened up pastures for farming and forcibly seized other people's horses.  From these actions, we can get a very clear result. Unless this person is removed, the safety of Huanqing Road will be really worrying.  As for the punishment for the crime, Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know, but at least he had to leave Qingzhou. I believe the official Zhao Xu would make a decision.  As for the evidence.  All the surviving soldiers in Dashun City can attest to this, and the evidence is ironclad.  Lin Zhao really wanted to report the news to Bianjing in time and inform Emperor Zhao Xu, but the current situation was very embarrassing.  Alone in Gyeongju, Li Fugui has a lot of troops, and there is no guarantee that he will not take any measures against him.  What he fears most is that if he takes a desperate risk, he will fall into a very dangerous situation.     so.  The most important thing right now is self-preservation, after all, life is the most important thing.  Therefore, Lin Zhao adopted this method and deliberately tried to get close to Li Fugui.  Think about it if you don't have to.  Li Fugui also hopes to use gentle means to deal with it. Is a person willing to help him cover up still an enemy?  Will he still take risks and make extraordinary moves?  Wang Anshi¡¯s reasons as a middleman are very good, and his own mentality is completely reasonable!  But what shocked Lin Zhao was that Li Fugui accidentally let it slip and mentioned Wang Yu.  Lin Zhao never expected that Wang Yuanze would also be involved.  Is he reminding Li Fugui to be careful about himself?  Will it be detrimental to myself again?  Lin Zhao suddenly felt very uncomfortable. Wang Yu's meanness finally came out.?, it¡¯s hard to avoid being chilling!  Regarding Li Fugui's matter, Lin Zhao didn't want to involve Wang Anshi and his son, but now it seems Fortunately, Lin Zhao reacted quickly enough and told Li Fugui: "I have some misunderstandings with Mr. Yuanze, and I just want to take advantage of this opportunity."  Resolve" Lin Zhao didn't expect Li Fugui to completely believe it. All in all, he was a little hesitant and embarrassed at the moment, but that was enough.  In this way, it can be delayed and give the teacher more time.  Moreover, if the news spreads, Su An will come to his rescue.  At this time, this is all we can do!  Lin Zhao was really tired and couldn't care about anything else at the moment. He returned to the camp and fell asleep.  Leave everything to fate! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao went back to sleep, but Li Fugui couldn't sleep all night.  Today¡¯s situation was too sudden, with several ups and downs between sadness and joy. Lin Zhao had already made the matter very clear.  People have already grasped the ins and outs of the matter. Things are somewhat beyond their control, and the initiative lies entirely in Lin Zhao's hands.  And Lin Zhao¡¯s level of initiative was completely unexpected!  Is he willing to cover up for himself?  Really?  Li Fugui was really unsure. On the one hand, Lin Zhao¡¯s reasons were sufficient, very reasonable, and totally justified.  ¡°But Wang Yu reminded me that Lin Zhao is very cunning. It¡¯s hard to tell whether the situation is true or false.  In the Chinese army¡¯s tent, Li Fugui kept pacing back and forth, with too many thoughts in his mind.  After a long while, he ordered: "Go back to Qingzhou immediately and ask Mr. Chen Qiao to come and see you as soon as possible!" He had no time to blame Chen Qiao for being so careless and being deceived by Lin Zhao's trick.  Nowadays, there is a special need for counselors to be around to help analyze the pros and cons and discuss countermeasures.  More importantly, those who are obsessed with their own authority need a clear bystander to remind them.  Dashun City is forty miles northwest of Gyeongju. If Chen Qiao sets out immediately after receiving the news, he can definitely arrive before dawn.  Now that Dashun City is completely under his control, Lin Zhao is also a turtle in the urn, and he is not afraid of making any waves!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read it.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 282: This son must not be kept

    For some people, this is destined to be a sleepless night, such as Li Fugui and Liang Yimi.  .???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The temporary camp was not at all as magnificent as before, and most of the Prime Minister's airs had been lost.  Outside the camp, tens of thousands of Xixia soldiers were shivering in coldness and evacuated in a hurry, losing a lot of supplies.  All of them were filled with complaints against their Prime Minister, and they dared to be angry but dared not speak out.  Liang Yi was pacing back and forth in the tent, his face was ashen, and he was in a state of extreme anger and regret.  The Xixia army evacuated safely, but the plan to attack Dashun City failed, causing the newly expanded victory to disappear without a trace in an instant.  After paying such huge casualties, at the last moment of the capture of Dashun City, reinforcements from the Song Dynasty arrived and the battle failed!  God seems to have made a joke, it is so ironic!  For Xixia, it might just be an ordinary failure, but for Liang Yimi, it was a disastrous defeat.  The plan to invade Dashun City, capture Lin Zhao alive, and take revenge failed, which made him grit his teeth.  More importantly, his sister, Empress Dowager Liang, worked hard to let him come to the border to fight in order to regain face and consolidate her position, which also failed.  The blow from failure finally made Liang Yimi sober up.  Think about Ye Lihan¡¯s correct opinions several times, only to be rejected by him.  Eager for quick success and instant gain, he wanted to capture Dashun City as soon as possible and take revenge, so he mobilized the ambush army arranged by Ye Lihan. Now think about it Alas!  Liang Yi felt regretful to the point of burying his bowels.  "Otherwise, the ambush of the Song Dynasty reinforcements was an absolute great achievement.  At the same time, if it takes a little longer, Dashun City can be captured.  It¡¯s a pity that I was so eager for quick success that I missed a good opportunity, which led to very unfavorable consequences.  To be honest, Liang Yimi is a little scared now. How should she explain to her sister, Queen Mother Liang, after she returns?  What kind of adverse impact will it have on your status?  However, a failure finally woke up the somewhat arrogant and frivolous Liang Yimi. After paying a heavy price, his mind became slightly more mature.  Since then, things have changed a lot.  But the anger and hatred in his heart have not weakened at all. Everything happened because of Lin Zhao, how can he be easily taken advantage of?  Revenge!  At this point, Liang Yimi still hasn¡¯t given up the idea of ??revenge!  God originally gave him an excellent opportunity, but he didn't cherish it. Thinking about it makes people angry and regretful.  Now it is naturally much more difficult, but it is not impossible!  Sometimes, killing someone with a borrowed knife can also lead to revenge!  "Li Fugui, Li Fugui, you ruined my good deeds, now it's time to compensate me, but in the end it's an advantage for you!" Liang Yimi had a cold smile on his face, full of hatred!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At dawn, Chen Qiao arrived at Dashun City in time!  On a late autumn night, the cold wind howls and the low temperature is freezing. Under such circumstances, traveling all night is quite difficult for a scribe like Chen Qiao.  However, Li Zhizhou summoned him urgently, and Chen Qiao did not dare to delay.  Especially after learning that the real Lin Zhao had appeared in Dashun City, Chen Qiao was filled with shock. He didn't have time to think about it, so he rushed over immediately without any delay.  When entering the Chinese army's tent, Li Fugui was still pacing back and forth. This night, he was destined to be restless.  "General, my subordinates will die!" Chen Qiao didn't say anything, he just grabbed him and knelt on the ground, begging Li Fugui for his sins.  Although Lin Zhao appeared in Dashun City in a daze, it was beyond his control.  But after all, he was the one who was monitoring, and was deceived by Lin Zhao's deception, so that there was such a big omission, which gave Lin Zhao an opportunity.  No matter what, he is still somewhat responsible for this matter.  Even if Li Fugui doesn't blame him, Chen Qiao will blame himself.  Of course, if Li Zhizhou is angry, it is better to take the initiative to admit his mistake.  Li Fugui looked at Chen Qiao, who was covered in dust and shivering either from fear or cold, and shook his head: "Sir, don't worry about it. It's really because Lin Zhao is too cunning and hard to guard against Even Young Master Yuanze is very afraid of him, not to mention  You and me?" Li Fugui behaved quite generously, which made Chen Qiao feel relieved, but he still continued to accuse him.  "Okay, sir, don't blame yourself. Asking you to come late at night is really a last resort. It's an emergency." Li Fugui was thinking about big things and didn't care about small things.  "What's the matter? What's going on?" "Lin Zhao has found a showdown, and he wants to cooperate with me" Li Fugui then said what Lin Zhao said and asked Chen Qiao to help him refer to it and judge. "Uh" When Lin Zhao appears in Dashun City, there will inevitably be very troublesome results. Chen Qiao guessed that Li Fugui was  I didn¡¯t know how to deal with it, so I looked for him urgently, but I didn¡¯t expect that this would be the case. Isn¡¯t Lin Shaoqing being too proactive? Chen Qiao asked in a deep voice: ¡°He offered to cover up for the general?  "    "yes!  "Li Fugui said in a deep voice: "He said it was to repay the favor of Mr. Wang, and he seemed to want to use this matter to return to Mr. Wang's family!  " "Does the general believe it?  "Chen Qiao asked in a deep voice. Li Fugui said: "Believe it or not. The reasons mentioned by this son seem to be reasonable. Wang Xianggong is very powerful. It is self-evident what the consequences of offending Wang Xianggong will be.  The good Qiantang County Magistrate was sent to Hehuang as an envoy to Tubo. There were many crises. It was lucky that he did not die in Hehuang.  Presumably he has retreated now and took this opportunity to apologize to Mr. Wang But this man is cunning and the matter is so important that he really has to be on guard!  " Chen Qiao also fell silent. Lin Zhao's reasons seemed to be sufficient, but it seemed that there were many problems "How is it?  Do you think it's a scam, sir?  "Li Fugui still relies heavily on Chen Qiao and cares about his opinion. "General, looking at Lin Zhao's past experience, we can see that this son is not a reckless person. Doesn't he know that writing a letter against the Qingmiao Law will offend Xianggong Wang?  " Hearing this rhetorical question, Li Fugui's heart suddenly skipped a beat! Chen Qiao continued: "Maybe it was impulsive, and I might regret it later, but as for taking such a risk to curry favor with Wang Xianggong again?  In other words, does he need this?  "    "how do I say this?  "Li Fugui was a little confused. "Looking at the court, how many people wrote letters opposing the reform and criticizing Wang Xianggong?  How does it end?  "After Chen Qiao asked back, he asked and answered: "Almost everyone was demoted. Even the son of Duke Fan Wenzheng left the capital and went to Sichuan. Sima Guang had no choice but to sentence Xijing to stay behind. After hearing that Ouyang Yong  Uncle¡¯s Qingzhou magistrate can no longer serve as governor Who are these characters?  What happened to Lin Zhao?  " Li Fugui was stunned for a moment after hearing this. Chen Qiao was reminded by Wang Yu because he was ordered to deal with Lin Zhao. If you want to survive a hundred battles, you must know yourself and the enemy, so he knows more about Lin Zhao and has more ideas.  Chen Qiao continued: "The mission to Hehuang and Tubo can be said to be a distribution, but how can it not be a reuse?  After offending Xianggong Wang, not only did the officials not punish him, but they made him responsible for winning over He Huang?  This time in Qingzhou, the officials did not ask Han Jiang to come, but put little Lin Zhao in charge. What does this mean?  ¡°Could it be that he was just asked to return a favor and favor the general?  Protect Mr. Wang?  Although the officials favor Mr. Wang, can they be so confused and trivial about border defense and military matters?  Lin Zhao's treatment is already higher than that of a transfer envoy and higher than that of a Hanlin bachelor. Is this normal?  " Li Fugui has begun to understand a little, and there is a little cold sweat on his forehead! "Lin Zhao is an outlier, and the officials seem to value him very much. In this case, is it necessary for him to betray the king's favor and take the risk of currying favor with the king?  " After listening to Chen Qiao's analysis, Li Fugui said after a long time: "So, he is deceiving me?  "My beautiful wishes were shattered, and I had to face this somewhat cruel reality." Chen Qiao said: "It's possible that he is telling the truth, but it is more likely that he is deceiving the general as a delaying strategy!"  " "A delaying strategy?  " "That's right!  Chen Qiao nodded and said: "He is now in Dashun City, amidst the general's applause. What will happen even if he knows the truth?"  You have to be able to take it back with you.  It is very possible that he was afraid that the general would be disadvantageous to him, so he used this delaying tactic to stabilize the general, and then escaped and ascended to heaven" Li Fugui's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he said in horror: "This guy is really cunning!  " Chen Qiao said: "These are just speculations by my subordinates, but the matter is serious and the general has to guard against it!  By the way, apart from that, does he do anything special?  At this time, no clues should be missed, and the general should think carefully.  " Li Fugui pondered for a moment and said: "By the way, he had a follower, a captain of the Forbidden Army. He was also fighting in the city. After the battle, he disappeared. It is said that he was killed in battle" "A follower?  Killed in action?  Chen Qiao immediately tensed up and asked, "Since he was killed in battle, can the body be found?"  " "I heard from the defenders that they are looking for it, but I don't know if they have found it?  " Chen Qiao's expression suddenly became much more serious, and he said in a deep voice: "Immediately send someone to search for it. If you find it, just return it. If not, I'm afraid something big will happen" "What?  ??Li Fugui understood it in a blink of an eye, and was shocked out of his mind!  Chen Qiao sighed in a low voice: "What Mr. Yuanze said is true. He is really terrible. No wonder so many big people have fallen into his hands" "Then what should we do?" Li Fugui became extremely anxious again and walked back and forth.  After a few rounds, his eyes turned cold and he said coldly: "This son must not be kept" Chen Qiao was shocked, knowing that Li Fugui had murderous intentions!  "But what should we do?" Li Fugui was at a loss what to do. Thousands of pairs of eyes in Dashun City were watching. It was not easy to kill people and silence them.  At the critical moment, a soldier came to report: "Master Zhizhou, someone sent a letter saying that you will definitely be interested!" "Go away, don't bother me!" Li Fugui was inexplicable at this time.  letter!  The soldier said: "That person said it was related to Lin Shaoqing!" Lin Zhao?  Li Fugui and Chen Qiao looked at each other and were immediately interested!  (To be continued.

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 283: No Poison, No Husband

    Li Fugui opened the letter and after browsing it for a while, he felt ecstatic and couldn't help laughing!  Seeing this, Chen Qiao asked curiously: "General, what's the matter?" "There is really no end to the road, look at it!" In an instant, Li Fugui's mood changed significantly, from great sadness to great joy.  .?????? Chen Qiao took it and looked at it, surprised and said: "Lin Zhao colluded with others to secretly buy war horses from Tubo?" "Yes, look at what this person said in the letter, Lin Zhao colluded with the border army generals and secretly purchased the horses from Tubo?  Two thousand war horses!" Li Fugui sneered: "What does he want to do with the purchase of war horses?" As a border guard, he would react quickly to such sensitive issues, and Li Fugui immediately thought of many problems.  Hiding soldiers and armor privately and preparing war horses privately can definitely be linked to rebellion!  Li Fugui¡¯s thinking was surprisingly fast at this time, and a vicious idea immediately sprouted in his heart!  Perhaps he had already gained experience in trapping others, and now he was targeting Lin Zhao again.  As a confidant and very smart, Chen Qiao could naturally understand Li Fugui¡¯s intentions quickly.  "General, are you planning to" Li Fugui said in a deep voice: "Yes, think about it, if the person investigating the case wants to commit rebellion, is his testimony still credible? Who will believe what he says? It's best.  Wouldn't it be more beautiful if he was accused of framed Zhongliang? " Chen Qiao said: "Is the content of this letter true and reliable?  What's more important is this thing!" Li Fugui said: "It's so well prepared!" "Liang Yimi really put a lot of thought into this," Chen Qiao reacted immediately and said!  : "Judging from the current situation, the reason why Xixia gave up Liyuan Fort and attacked Dashun City was entirely because of Lin Zhao and Liang Yimi who wanted to take revenge on the enemy! It seems that Lin Zhao was the one in Hehuang.  Liang Yimi was so offended! Liang Yimi failed to attack the city and was resentful. He wanted to use the general's help to get rid of Lin Zhao and avenge him! " The letter was naturally sent by Liang Yimi!  As for Lin Zhao¡¯s purchase of war horses in Tubo, Ali Gu naturally revealed it to him.  At that time in Qingtang City, Ali Gu felt that Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin were in cahoots with each other and set up a trap to blackmail him, and he felt resentful.  At the same time, he also felt that Lin Zhao might be a strong enemy in the future, so he hatched a plan to kill someone with a borrowed knife.  The only clue he had was Lin Zhao, so while sending Liang Yi to leave, he revealed Lin Zhao's purchase of war horses to the Xixia people.  He didn't know if it would work, but he just thought that Xixia's counterintuitive plan might be useful, and it would be nice to be able to implicate Lin Zhao.  Of course, it was impossible for Ali Gu to say that the seller was himself, so he randomly found a scapegoat to plant on him, and at the same time concocted some so-called evidence.  Liang Yimi has never been able to use these things, until today, the defeat of Dashun City!  He was fighting at Bianjing on Huanqing Road. Naturally, he heard about the bad blood between Li Fugui, Zhong Yong and others, and also knew the purpose of Lin Zhao's coming to Qingzhou.  So, he learned the fact that Lin Zhao and Li Fugui were enemies!     that's enough!  Presumably Li Fugui must have wanted to get rid of Lin Zhao quickly, which was exactly the same as his own. In this case, why not help Li Zhizhou? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? It's also a way to fulfill yourself, why not do it?  As a result, Liang Yimi sent people to deliver these things to Dashun City overnight.  At the same time, he also wrote a letter in his own hand, promising many benefits to Lin Zhao!  Pretending that the Xixia Prime Minister was seduced by huge profits and instigating rebellion against Lin Zhao is completely evidence of a murderous intention!  These things fell into the hands of Li Fugui at the most appropriate time, and they undoubtedly played the greatest role.  "Liang Yimi wants to borrow a knife to kill someone, so I'll lend it to him!" Li Fugui smiled softly, and was completely willing to be used when his interests were aligned.  Chen Qiao hesitated and said: "General, is Liang Yi's purpose just that simple? Does he have any other ideas?" "This" Li Fugui immediately hesitated!  "Dealing with Lin Zhao is one thing. We also have to be careful of Liang Yimi's tricks. Otherwise, the situation will be very unfavorable to us!" "Okay, let's just be careful and guard against it. I know it well!" The most important thing in Li Fugui's mind right now  Why do you care so much about Lin Zhao Chen Qiao nodded and said: "That's fine, what is the general going to do?" "Lin Zhao colluded with Xixia and wanted to sacrifice Dashun City, but this general discovered and stopped him in time.  Retake the city and intercept it??What do you think of the secret letter sent to him by Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yi?  "Li Fugui immediately thought about it and devised a good plot. "What about the two thousand horses?  "Chen Qiao asked in a deep voice. "Liang Yimi said that he was colluding with the generals of the border army, or would he involve the Zhong family as well?  What's the crime of just sitting on the spot?  "; Li Fugui was planning to kill two birds with one stone. "That's okay, but Lin Zhao was favored by officials in the Song Dynasty. It would be difficult for Liang Yimi to seduce him!  Without a sufficiently tempting condition, it seems difficult to convince people!  "Chen Qiao's worries are not unreasonable! "This" Li Fugui pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said: "This is easy to handle. How can the Empress Dowager Liang of Xixia endure loneliness when she is young and widowed?  Liang Yimi naturally wants to find a candidate for his sister, right?  Lin Zhao is young and handsome, and presumably well-liked by women, so asking him to be a cheap brother-in-law for Liang Yimi is worthy of him, right?  "    "Ha ha!  "Chen Qiao did not expect that Li Fugui would come up with such an outrageous reason, but it is very interesting. Many people will definitely have wild imaginations. "It's just" Chen Qiao said worriedly: "General, there are still a thousand people in Dashun City.  There are many soldiers, and more than a thousand pairs of eyes can see clearly. It is very difficult to convict Lin Zhao!  " "More than a thousand people a thousand people" Li Fugui was also a little embarrassed. If this strategy is to succeed, he must kill people and silence them. But this number sounds a bit too scary Chen Qiao naturally understands this.  This is the most critical issue that can never be circumvented! Li Fugui pondered for a long time, looked coldly, and said in a deep voice: "Lin Zhao presented the city to Xixia, and all the soldiers in the city were killed by him. After a hard battle, the city was recaptured by me This is a great achievement.  This case is a mortal sin for Lin Zhao, how about it?  "General, do you really want to" After all, it is a thousand lives. After all, Chen Qiao is a person who has read the books of sages, so he can't bear it. "Now that things have happened, what else can be done?"  No poison, no husband!  "Li Fugui sneered, his appearance was extremely ferocious, and even more sinister, making people shudder! (To be continued.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 284: Die with eyes closed

    In late autumn, Dashun City has a more chilling air in the early wind!  Most of the soldiers were exhausted after several days of hard fighting.  It was rare to rest at this moment, so everyone fell asleep, fearing that they would not wake up if there was thunder in the sky.  However, Jing Sili is an exception!  " A person who was favored by Han Jiang, who was not from a high background, but could serve as the guard of the first fortress in the northwest of the Song Dynasty must have something special.  Especially in the previous defensive battle, when only two thousand soldiers were left and they were isolated and helpless, they could still persevere, which shows their ability and perseverance.  Today's reinforcements arrived and Xixia retreated. Logically speaking, it was a good thing and one should be happy. However, deep down in Jing Sili's heart, there was no excitement at all.  Lying on the couch, Jing Sili tossed and turned, unable to sleep, feeling a little uneasy in his heart. It became more obvious as the night went on, and an ominous premonition filled his mind.  That night, Jing Sili slept very poorly. At dawn, he turned over and could no longer sleep. His actions woke up Liu Changzuo, who was sleeping in the same tent.  ¡°Brother Sili, what¡¯s wrong? But you¡¯re not used to living in the tent outside?¡± Liu Changzuo asked in a deep voice.  They are senior generals and originally had barracks in the city.  However, due to the severe cold weather, the two of them sympathized with their subordinates and gave the barracks to the seriously injured subordinate to avoid the cold and recuperate, and moved to a tent outside.  "How can you be so squeamish?" Jing Sili said solemnly: "I don't know why, but I always feel a little uneasy in my heart, and there seems to be a sense of crisis" "A sense of crisis?" Liu Changzuo said with a smile: "No way, reinforcements  We have arrived. Dashun City is quite safe now. What kind of crisis could there be?" Jing Sili shook his head and said, "I can't tell. I wasn't even scared when the Xixia people attacked so fiercely, but now I feel very worried.  I'm so uneasy!" Jing Sili's frown and heavy tone made Liu Changzuo dare not be careless.  After being in the military for a long time and licking blood from the knife edge for a long time, I am indeed more sensitive to danger. Maybe this is my sixth sense!  Jing Sili stood up and said, "No, I want to go out and have a look!" "In that case. I'll go with you!" Liu Changzuo stood up and went out with Jing Sili.  The cold wind is blowing through the city of Dashun, and there is also a gloomy atmosphere. Thousands of soldiers have fallen here.  At this moment, the city is still full of black bloodstains and swaying corpses.  After going out, I saw firelight around the north city wall from a distance, and it was very dense. They were definitely not soldiers on night watch, but they seemed to be rummaging for something!  "It seems to be Li Zhizhou's soldiers!" "What are they doing?" "It looks like the remains of fallen soldiers" "It would be too early to collect the remains before dawn!" "It doesn't look like they are collecting the remains.  "It seems like I'm looking for someone" "Who?" Jing Sili felt more and more uneasy, remembering the scene when everyone met this afternoon.  A figure was vaguely sketched in his mind.  "Let's watch first!" Then the two found a hidden place and observed silently.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "General, let the soldiers who were guarding the North City during the day identify and search, but they were not found.  That Zhang Zhong! " "That means he's not dead?" Li Fugui was suddenly startled and became a little nervous.  Chen Qiao said: "It's very possible that Lin Zhao is full of tricks, so it's not surprising that he is prepared with both hands." "If there is a fish that slips through the net, will it" "No!" Chen Qiao said firmly: "One side of the story can make a difference.  Without caring about the overall situation, it is difficult to escape in such a situation. If necessary, we can intercept it! " "That's the case!" Li Fugui said coldly with a cold look in his eyes: "Without further delay, do it now.  The military report from the Privy Council is easy to tell! " "Okay!" When Chen Qiao nodded, his back was already covered with sweat and felt extremely cold.  "No drug, no husband, the matter has come to this, there is no room for maneuver!" After a moment of delay, Li Fugui finally made up his mind and made a very cruel decision.  Soon, a group of Li Fugui's soldiers were dispatched and rushed into the barracks area of ??Dashun City.  Torches were thrown into the barracks one by one, igniting a raging fire, followed by bursts of heart-rending wails.  Occasionally, a few people who escaped with fire on their bodies would die under the sword of the defenders outside. The scene was quite terrifying.  Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo saw the most tragic, chilling and hateful scene in their lives.  Dashun City has become a Shura hell. The more than a thousand soldiers who survived did not die on the battlefield or by the enemy's sword, but died in front of them.Amid fires and massacres.  The one who took action was the reinforcements they had been waiting for for a long time and were extremely grateful. Before the blazing fire, it was their governor Li Fugui.  As a general of the Song Dynasty and the governor of Qingzhou, he actually attacked the soldiers under his command. He was simply a beast, worse than a pig or a dog!  Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo were both stunned and completely confused, and they were unable to react for a while!     how could this be?  How is this going?  In the blink of an eye, more than a thousand soldiers all died silently, in the hands of their own robes.  "Brother Sili, thisthis" Liu Changzuo's voice was trembling, and he was speechless. He was obviously shocked beyond measure.  Jing Sili vaguely guessed some of the reasons, but his thoughts were incoherent. In the current extreme shock, he could not think of so many things In the field of vision, they saw a person being kidnapped, and it was Lin Zhao, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple!  Lin Zhao was woken up in his sleep. When he first went out, there were more than a dozen long knives on his neck, and he was immediately restrained.  "Lin Shaoqing, you're fine!" On the school field in front of the city gate, Lin Zhao saw an expression with a ferocious smile.  "Li Fugui, what do you mean by this?" Lin Zhao didn't care much, so he called him by his name in shock and anger.  "What do you mean?" Li Fugui smiled coldly: "I have to ask Lin Shaoqing, hum!" Lin Zhao's heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar, and a bone-chilling chill began to permeate his whole body.  Was he found out so quickly?  Li Fugui said coldly: "Lin Shaoqing, I didn't expect that you, Zhong Yong and others colluded with Xixia, intending to rebel against the country, and you also tried to use your rhetoric to deceive me. It is really abominable. I am just a wise general, how could I be deceived by you?" "What?  Conspiracy to rebel against the country? Li Fugui, don't talk nonsense and spit!" Lin Zhao was immediately angry. He didn't expect that the delaying strategy would fail so quickly, and he would be accused of many crimes.  "The evidence is conclusive and you cannot deny it!" Li Fugui sneered: "This is a personal letter written by Liang Yi, the Prime Minister of Xixia, to you. It promises you a high official position and a generous salary, and also recommends you to become the guest of Empress Dowager Liang. It is really a glory.  Wealth and wealth are great! After all, he is a young man who cannot control himself He actually wants to give Dashun City to Xixia. He has ulterior motives and has betrayed the emperor's favor. Everyone will get it and punish him!  Guest? What does it have to do with Empress Dowager Liang? "What nonsense?" Lin Zhao was confused for a moment, not knowing whether it was Liang Yimi's conspiracy or Li Fugui's fabrication of evidence.  "Dedicate Dashun City?" Lin Zhao asked coldly: "I have been here for several days to fight against Xixia, and thousands of pairs of eyes here are watching? How can you allow you to confuse black and white?" "That's the truth!" Li Fugui  He smiled jokingly: "You colluded with the Xixia people to destroy the city, and the Xixia people massacred the city. All the soldiers were killed by you. Fortunately, I arrived with my army in time, defeated the Xixia people, recaptured Dashun City, captured you, and intercepted Liang Liang.  A secret message for you. Lin Shaoqing, this is what happened I believe that the officials and Mr. Wang will be furious when they see it, and the princes in the court and the people of the world will certainly despise your traitorous behavior.  " "You" "You want to give evidence, right?" Before Lin Zhao could speak, Li Fugui interrupted: "Of course there is evidence, and it is solid evidence!" As he spoke, he waved his hand.  A group of soldiers holding torches rushed into the camp area in the city.  Lin Zhao looked at the troop of soldiers filing away, vaguely thinking of something, and looked at Li Fugui in shock, looking at the fluttering torch Then a raging fire ignited, and wails and screams rang out, and Dashun City instantly became the largest city in the world.  The miserable Shura hell.  "Li Fugui, you bastard, what are you doing?" The guess was confirmed. Lin Zhao fully reacted and looked at the scene in the city in horror, with a look of disbelief on his face.  Then he watched Li Fugui sternly question and curse!  "Huh!" Li Fugui snorted coldly and didn't respond at all.  Chen Qiao, who was standing on the side, was still trembling a little. He closed his eyes silently and could no longer bear to watch any more.  "Li Fugui, you bastard, they are soldiers of the Song Dynasty, they shed blood and fought for the Song Dynasty, heroes with great achievements, bastard, stop it, stop it!" Listening to the heart-wrenching wailing in the sea of ??fire, Lin Zhaohu's eyes turned red and he tore apart.  He shouted with heartbreak: "Li Fugui, you are a beast, do you want to kill your own soldiers?" Li Fugui, who was unmoved, finally said: "It was not me, it was you who killed them, I want to avenge them!"  "Beast!" Looking at the tragic scene in front of him, Lin Zhao was furious, trembling all over, and his face was red.My eyes shed two lines of tears!  "Li Fugui, you will not die well, you will definitely be punished by God. From now on, you and I are incompatible. If possible, I will marry you personally and avenge the thousands of soldiers who died in vain!" Lin Zhao looked at Li Fugui coldly.  , make a vow.  Seeing the determined look in his eyes, Li Fugui's heart trembled for no reason, and he immediately said: "I'm about to die, what's the point of talking about this" Then he waved his hand Is he going to die like this?  Lin Zhao kept shouting in his heart, questions!  Too much unwillingness came to my mind.  It would be fine if he died in battle at the top of the city. Although it would be an honor to die, but to die under the despicable actions of villains like Li Fugui, I am really unwilling to die, and I will not die with my eyes in peace!  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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 285: Keep the Green Mountains

    "General, no!" Li Fugui had just ordered to kill Lin Zhao on the spot, but Chen Qiao stopped him.  "Why? The nights are long and there are many dreams. Leaving him behind will be a disaster after all. It is best to get rid of him as soon as possible!" Li Fugui thought about it neatly and did not understand Chen Qiao's thoughts.  Chen Qiao stepped forward and said in a low voice: "General, it seems that the reasons are sufficient and the evidence is conclusive, but in fact it is not that strict. If the court convicts him, it will be another matter, but if the general kills him, it will be another matter.  It's the same thing, it's inevitable that it's a cover-up, which will arouse people's suspicion!" "Really?" Li Fugui was doubtful.  Chen Qiao nodded and said: "Learning from the past, the killing of several generals of Li Xin last time has aroused suspicion. If Zhong Yong had not been left behind, the general would probably not be able to tell. " Zhong Yong's identity is indeed special, and Lin Zhao's identity is  It's even more special. Even if you kill Lin Zhao, you will be very critical of the general. What is the reason for killing the general? " "What should I do? Are we going to let him talk nonsense after he goes back?  "Li Fugui was inevitably a little worried.  "Don't be afraid. The evidence is conclusive. Can you believe the words of a traitor who has betrayed the country and surrendered to the enemy? Wouldn't it be better to have one more crime against Zhongliang?" Chen Qiao said: "As long as the evidence is used to death, he will definitely die" Li Fugui lowered his head and thought deeply.  : "But how to deal with this matter more appropriately?" "The general has the final say here in Qingzhou. Just arrange it here, and then escort the military reports and memorials, as well as Lin Zhao himself, to Bianjing. Wang  I won't say anything about it, I believe Mr. Yuanze will not miss this opportunity, don't you think so, General? "Chen Qiao is a good person, and he vaguely guessed some of Wang Yu's thoughts from a letter.  "Is it appropriate to send him to Bianjing?" "This can show the general's high integrity. If you are worried, you can do it on the road, but you can't let him die immediately in Qingzhou. Otherwise, the general will be affected to some extent. If he is given  If he is caught, the consequences will be quite serious. After all, he came to Qingzhou to investigate the case, and he was against the general, but you killed him. Even if it is justified, you will inevitably arouse suspicion!  The current evidence can also be understood to be Xixia's counter-intentional plan. If the court, especially the officials, still believe in Lin Zhao, they will have to blame the general for his negligence" This time, Li Fugui regarded Lin Zhao as a thorn in his side and had to get rid of him quickly.  After listening to Chen Qiao's consolation, he also felt that it was somewhat reasonable. If the person really died in Qingzhou, it would be hard for him to say.  Think about what you have worked so hard for?  Taking a risk and making such a big move.  Isn¡¯t it just to escape with your whole body?  It would be best to avoid suspicion.  Think about it, how could Lin Zhao be so capable at such a young age and so favored by the emperor?  Nowadays, there are so many constraints, and the mentality of the officials must be taken into consideration.  It would be bad to get into trouble, but Li Fugui didn't want Lin Zhao to return to Bianjing easily, so he had to find a way on the way.  Seeing this, Chen Qiao added: "What's more, there are hundreds of his followers south of Qingzhou. If they act rashly, what should we do if these people do something extraordinary? We have to take these things into consideration, and we must not be careless!  "Okay, let him leave Huanqing Road first, and then think of a way!" Li Fugui pondered for a moment, and said coldly: "We have to find a way to create some evidence that he is connected with the Zhong family" "This is  Of course!" Chen Qiao nodded and said: "Also, the general is still investigating in Dashun City. It's best not to let any fish slip through the net! As for Supervisor Xu, we can also deal with him and give him a loyal martyr.  His reputation can be regarded as compensation!" "That's right!" Li Fugui immediately sent someone to investigate, then glanced at Lin Zhao and said coldly: "I'll let you live a few more days!" Lin Zhao let out a sigh of relief, at least temporarily!  not worried.  As long as the green hills are left, there is no need to worry about running out of firewood. As long as one is alive, there is hope.  "It's just that now people are like knives, and I'm like fish and meat."  There is nothing left to do, so everything depends on Zhongshi Dao, hoping that his kid can run faster.  There is also Su An, who reacted as soon as possible after hearing the news.  There is still hope on my side, otherwise things will be really troublesome!  For now, all we can do is pray!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Afterwards, Li Fugui¡¯s people cleared out the entire camp in Dashun City  Once, and then pretended to collect the remains of all the soldiers.  Generals like Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo were naturally top priority. When they went to check Li Fugui's confidants, they did find two burnt corpses.  They didn¡¯t know that the two generals, who were considerate of the soldiers, switched their tents and were able to save a camp.?Life.  Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo have been hiding in the dark, seeing something clearly.  Maybe it¡¯s God¡¯s will in the dark, maybe it should be said that the sky net is full of details and not leaking out!  "Brother Sili, we what should we do? I didn't expect that Li Fugui was such a person. It's a pity that Lin Shaoqing" Liu Changzuo had a heartbroken expression, not to mention how uncomfortable he was.  It would be difficult for anyone to accept such a situation.  Jing Sili was silent for a long time, his heart full of sadness.  He is a frontier general who fights hard for the country and does not hesitate to bleed and die. He does not care about these.  But what Li Fugui did was simply chilling and killing each other!  No, it should be said to be a massacre. Think about how unjust it is for so many brothers to die.  He did not die on the battlefield, but died in the hands of the enemy, but died in the general's conspiracy.  And Lin Zhao, he is here to investigate the case and deliver justice.  When Xixia attacked, they also joined the battle without hesitation. In the past few days, they have been fighting desperately.  Lin Zhao's actions in the past few days are obvious to all, and he has won everyone's admiration and admiration.  Jing Sili knew something about Lin Zhao's deeds. He was a favorite of the emperor and had a bright future. Is it necessary to work so hard?  This alone is worthy of respect!  But he was framed by Li Fugui for betraying his country and seeking glory?  Fortunately he could speak out.  Jing Sili couldn¡¯t figure it out more and more. Since God allowed them to survive, they must do something.  "Let's go to Bianjing, let's file a complaint, avenge Lin Shaoqing, and avenge the more than a thousand brothers who died in vain!" "Yeah!" The two generals were deeply stimulated and made a firm decision.  .  Jing Sili is the guard of Dashun City and is most familiar with this place. It is not difficult to escape.  While Li Fugui and his friends were busy, the two of them quietly disappeared into the night Before leaving, the autumn wind in Dashun City sobbed, and countless dead souls were crying and accusing (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 286: Constructing a Major Case

    At the end of September of the third year of Xining, a shocking case broke out in the Song Dynasty!  After returning from a mission to Hehuang to Tibet, Dali Temple Shaoqing Lin Zhao, who went to Huanqing Road to investigate the case, colluded with the Zhong family and purchased war horses from Tubo with the intention of treason and joining Xixia.  . At the same time, the massacre in Dashun City was caused. Lin Zhao colluded with the Xixia people and massacred thousands of soldiers of the Dashun City defenders.  Fortunately, the governor of Gyeongju, Li Fugui, led his troops to arrive in time, recaptured Dashun City, captured Lin Zhao, and intercepted many pieces of evidence such as the autograph letters of Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi!  Lin Zhao collaborated with the enemy and betrayed the country, there is irrefutable proof!  When the news came out, there was an uproar!  The area near Qingzhou must have been the first to get the news. Thanks to the spies secretly sent by Su An, Zhewenxin quickly got the news.  She never expected that the news she had been waiting for for so long would finally be like this.  He was in Dashun City. He had just fought a bloody battle and narrowly escaped death. He felt lucky and happy that he had come in no time, but his heart fell to the bottom again.  At this moment, he is not a young minister of Dali Temple, but a "prisoner" who collaborates with the enemy and betrays his country!  But is he? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? together with the farmers to buy war horses from Tubo?  No one knows better than Ori Wenxin that this is pure nonsense.  As for being bribed by Liang Yibu, it is even more impossible. The two of them fought to the death in Qingtang City. Is it possible to work together in the blink of an eye?  And the reasons for Empress Dowager Liang¡¯s beauty are even more dumbfounding!  Lin Zhao must have been wronged, Zhe Wenxin was sure of it!  So who is the mastermind behind this?  Is it Liang Yi¡¯s counterintuitive plan?  It's entirely possible, but does he need to make fun of his Queen Mother sister's reputation?  What should we say about the soldiers who were killed or injured in Dashun City?  It seems a bit unjustifiable that it is simply the counter-intentional plan of the Xixia people.  ¡°Then there is only one possibility, it¡¯s Li Fugui¡¯s evil idea!  Zhewenxin, who is familiar with the situation on Huanqing Road and Li Fugui and others, can easily guess this.  Others may think that Li Fugui is a conscientious general and a loyal minister, but the Fuzhou family knows best, what kind of person is Li Fugui?  From the beginning, Zhe Wenxin determined that the failed war on Huanqing Road was caused by Li Fugui, and that Ben's execution of Li Xin was an innocent death.  Although the specific reason cannot be determined, there is some evidence.  So now, Lin Zhao is here to investigate Li Fugui. When he arrives in Dashun City, he must have evidence.  Under such circumstances, could Li Fugui let him go?  It is reasonable for Li Fugui to do something extraordinary, and it is normal for him to bite back.  It¡¯s just that under the current circumstances, Li Fugui¡¯s bite was too harsh?  What happened to the murder case in Dashun City?  All the reasons are really puzzling!  Just one thing, if these charges are really proven, Lin Zhao will have no reason to live!  No, we must save him immediately!  "Rescuing Lin Zhao is not just to repay a favor, but a completely subconscious but urgent idea.  But how to save people?  As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos, and that was the case for Orifumi Xin at this moment, his heart was as confused as numbness.  Inadvertently, Fangxin secretly promised that she had already recognized him, and her mind was filled with his shadow and endless worries.  Large beads of sweat rolled down Zhe Wenxin¡¯s forehead as he kept forcing himself to calm down.     leave here!  After a while, Zhe Wenxin thought of this. Since Li Fugui dared to frame Lin Zhao, how could he let Lin Zhao's followers go?  Presumably someone will come here soon. Even if they dare not touch the imperial guards, they will definitely be under house arrest and under supervision Only by leaving here can we find opportunities for revenge and make a difference.  Girl Zheqi's reaction was very keen. She left a brief letter to Su An, and after a brief explanation, she disappeared without a trace.  She may not be able to do much else, but the two thousand horses can easily be clarified. This is a good breakthrough.  As long as the collusion with the Zhong family can be explained clearly, everything will be easily solved.  But after all, this matter involves the entire family, and Zhe Wenxin does not dare to make any unauthorized claims.  She now has to rush back to Fuzhou as soon as possible to meet her eldest brother Zhe Katsuyuki.  Zhe Wenxin has made up his mind to convince his eldest brother that he will not hesitate to use all the power of the Fuzhou Zhe family when necessary to save Lin Zhao!  After receiving the news, Su An was also shocked!  In a hurry, I was completely confused. It took me a long time to come to Mr. Xin to discuss it.  Mr. Xin is very resourceful and deeply trusted by him. He must be able to help make suggestions at this time!  After arriving, I found that the house was empty, leaving only a note, which read: Wen Xin left to save Mr. Lin, you can do anything you can, determinedMr. Baolin¡¯s surname is Zhou Quan!  Wen Xin?  Seeing this title, Su An seemed to understand something!  In a panic, Zhe Wenxin didn't care about the pseudonym. What she was most worried about was that Li Fugui secretly killed Lin Zhao directly.  Only as long as the green hills remain, there is hope of rescue.  Su An was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot and had no clue.  What happened to Lin Zhao was so sudden that he had no time to react.  Although he was unaware of some of Lin Zhao's actions in Qingtang City, and had no news after arriving in Qingzhou, based on his understanding of Lin Zhao over the years, Su An never believed that Lin Zhao would collaborate with the enemy and treason.     In the end what happened?  Su An was confused. After following Lin Zhao for several years, he had developed a deep affection for her. How could he just watch something happen to Lin Zhao?  "Just what to do?"  Su An didn't dare to act rashly, not to mention what consequences it would cause. The most important thing was that he was afraid that it would harm Lin Zhao's life.  When he was at a loss, Su An understood a little bit when he saw Zhe Wenxin¡¯s note!  At this moment, Li Fugui's personal soldiers arrived.  "You are Lieutenant Su, right? Li Zhizhou specially asked me to inform you about Lin Zhao's betrayal of the enemy!" The person who came was none other than Chen Qiao, who was the best at dealing with people using words.  "Collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country? Humph!" Su An snorted coldly, obviously not believing it.  It was a completely expected reaction. Chen Qiao said: "Su Lieutenant, don't be angry. The facts are all there and no one can change them" As he spoke, a team of 3,000 soldiers and horses surrounded their camp.  When Su An saw this, he said coldly: "What do you mean?" Chen Qiao smiled and said: "I am afraid that the soldiers will be deceived and beguiled by Lin Zhao and something will go wrong, and it is also for the sake of all Captain Su and the soldiers  "That's enough, where is Lin Shaoqing?" Su An knew it well and didn't want to argue with him any more, so he asked in a deep voice.  Chen Qiao said: "It has been detained in Qingzhou!" "I want to see Lin Shaoqing!" "I'm afraid this is inconvenient. It is under the melon fields. Captain Su should avoid suspicion!" Chen Qiao smiled and declined politely.  "Huh!" Su An looked stern, his eyes widened, and his cold eyes made Chen Qiao shudder.  "Listen carefully, go back and tell Li Fugui. There is an imperial edict from the government asking us to protect Lin Shaoqing with our heads. If Lin Shaoqing loses a hair, we will have no face to return to Bianjing and have no choice but to risk our lives with you."  "Although we only have a few hundred people, we are not necessarily worse than your three thousand people" Su An's tone was extremely firm and powerful, and it was unbelievable.  Chen Qiao was also secretly frightened. Fortunately, he had dissuaded Li Fugui. If he really killed Lin Zhao, I really don¡¯t know how these hundreds of Forbidden Army soldiers would react?  What will be the result of a conflict between the Forbidden Army and the Western Army, followed by bloodshed and violence?  What kind of negative impact will it cause?  Chen Qiao didn't dare to think about it.  "That's natural!" Chen Qiao nodded and said: "Lin Zhao's crime is so heinous that he should naturally be escorted to Bianjing to be tried by the Three Laws Division. The officials and you will all be convicted!" "Don't jump to conclusions so early. Whether he is guilty or not is not up to you.  Forget it!" Su An emphasized coldly, and then said: "You will be responsible for escorting Lin Shaoqing, but I will accompany you" "This" Chen Qiao inevitably hesitated.  "What? Isn't it possible? Since you have a clear conscience, what are you afraid of?" Su An thought, this might be able to better protect Lin Zhao's safety.  Chen Qiao said with a smile: "I'm afraid I can't make the decision on this matter, but I will report it to Li Zhizhou as soon as possible after I return, and ask him to make a decision. How about replying to the captain as soon as possible?" "Yeah!" Su An responded heavily,  Very unfriendly attitude!  Chen Qiao left in some embarrassment and rushed back to Qingzhou to report back to Li Zhizhou.  Lin Zhao was arrested on charges of treason, but Su An and the hundreds of Forbidden Army soldiers did not dare to accuse him randomly.  After all, they were the emperor's personal soldiers. If they made a mistake, the consequences would be disastrous.  "General, the forbidden troops have finally stabilized, but they asked to escort Lin Zhao back to Bianjing with us" Chen Qiao panted and reported to Li Fugui!  "This" Li Fugui was a little hesitant.  Chen Qiao said helplessly: "Those imprisoned troops have to deal with it. If it doesn't work, there might be conflicts I'm afraid this is not good!" "That's fine! You can let them accompany you, but you must not let them get close to the prison car!" "This is natural.  !" While speaking, Chen Qiao noticed that Li Fugui had a smile on his face and his expression seemed relaxed, so he asked, "General, what's the good news?"Li Fugui said happily: "There is news that the Zhang Zhong who is with Lin Zhao is not a captain of the Imperial Army. It is very likely that he is Zhong Yong's nephew Zhong Shidao!" Huanqing Road was originally Li Fugui's territory. He had many eyes and ears, so he thought carefully.  It is not very difficult to find out something!  "It's him?" "Yes, he didn't go to Xizhou to take office. There are signs that he came to Huanqing Road. It was a bit far-fetched to contact the Zhong family at first, but now" Li Fugui laughed, very proud!  "Now it's complete!" Li Fugui said, "Continue to think of ways to sort out more detailed things and send them to Bianjing as soon as possible!" The so-called sorting means both fabrication and concocting!  Although Chen Qiao agreed, he was somewhat frightened. What would be the consequences of concocting such a huge injustice once it came to light?  It's just that it's easier to get on the pirate ship than to get off the pirate ship. Now there is no room for regret.  "By the way, will the escaped Zhongshi Dao do anything bad?" Li Fugui was vaguely worried.  Chen Qiao said: "I have sent people out to intercept him. It would be best to catch him. It doesn't matter if you can't catch him. As long as you use it properly, everything will be easy! (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 287: The fish that slipped through the net

    Li Fugui and Chen Qiao did not take this fish that slipped through the net seriously!  A young man is nothing to worry about!  If you are just an ordinary young man, you may be powerless and cannot make any trouble.  But the problem is that this person is Zhong Shidao, the grandson of Zhong Shiheng, a student of Zhang Zai, and later a general of the Zhuguo in the Song Dynasty.  Therefore, he should not be underestimated!  As early as during the fierce battle between Dashun City and the Xixia people, Lin Zhao had communicated with Zhongshi Dao.  We already knew the truth at that time. It was all Li Fugui's fault. He took the initiative to attack rashly and underestimated the enemy, which led to the failure. It had nothing to do with Li Xin, Zhong Yong and others.  The uncle was wronged. Zhong Shidao was very excited to learn the truth and looked forward to Lin Zhao being able to uphold justice.  But Lin Zhao¡¯s basin of cold water instantly woke him up.  The sudden invasion of Xixia was an accident, and they were very passive when they got involved in the war. It was also a helpless move to expose their identity and participate in the defense of the city.  If you stick to it, you will inevitably meet Li Fugui!  They are alone, completely under the control of Li Fugui, and their life and death actions are controlled by others. What can they do even if they know the outcome?  ¡°Maybe he was overly concerned, but he was also prepared for a rainy day. Lin Zhao was more thoughtful and made two preparations.  On the one hand, they used a delaying strategy against Li Fugui to stabilize the situation, but it is difficult to say whether it will be effective and how long it will last!  Therefore, the role of cultivating teachers without revealing the true identity is great.  If someone goes out to report the news, it will be an extra layer of protection!  So, after breaking through the city that night, taking advantage of the chaos, Zhong Shidao quietly disappeared among the crowd and left secretly.  It was originally a move that Lin Zhao made to prepare for emergencies, but now it became the key to saving his life!  Zhong Shidao was very tired at the time, but for the sake of Lin Zhao's life and the safety of his uncle, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and persevere.  He fled through the cold wind all night until he was in a village dozens of miles away.  I just found a haystack and rested for the night.  He didn¡¯t know that Dashun City, which he had just left, had become Shura Hell!  Little did he know that Lin Shaoqing had become a "prisoner"!  After dawn, the spiritual cultivation path started again.  According to Lin Zhao¡¯s instructions, he first went to the south of Qingzhou City to look for Su An.  But when they arrived, they found that the entire camp had been blocked by the Gyeongju Army.  Something happened, something must have happened!  We found out the news later.  Lin Zhao was imprisoned on charges of collaborating with the enemy and treason!  Sure enough, Lin Zhao was right.  Having the same experience as his uncle, Zhong Shidao was filled with resentment. He didn't expect that Li Fugui had become so despicable.  There is no time to grieve, Master Zhong knows very well that at this moment the fate of Lin Zhao and the entire Zhong family is in his own hands.  First, Lin Zhao¡¯s life must be saved.  Only if he survives can he have a chance to distinguish and the truth of the matter can be revealed.  "If Lin Zhao dies and there is no evidence of his death, the Zhong family will not be able to explain clearly.  Even if the crime is not punished in the end, his future and reputation will be greatly affected.  How could the descendants of Zhong Fang and Zhong Shiheng dishonor their family background?  I want to save Lin Zhao.  To prevent Li Fugui from acting rashly, he must find someone who can intimidate him. The only one in the northwest is Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi!  Teacher Zhong decided to take the risk and go to Chang'an as soon as possible!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Master Zhong didn¡¯t know that the fish that slipped through the net in Dashun City were not the only ones that night.  alone.  After Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo escaped, they immediately disguised themselves and wanted to leave Huanqing Road as soon as possible and go to Bianjing to file a petition.     did not expect.  The whole Huanqing Road was filled with noise.  In the name of catching spies, Li Fugui and Chen Qiaoyi set up checkpoints all over Huanqing Road, originally to intercept Zhongshi Dao.  By a strange combination of circumstances, the real master Zhong Shidao himself left calmly.  Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo didn't know the truth and thought they were being hunted. Instead, they were all attacked.  ¡°It¡¯s no wonder they are timid, after all, they have shouldered the injustices of thousands of soldiers.  They must be cautious.  So, in order to avoid tracing, they took a detour through the mountains and fields of Huanqing Road.  Although it passed successfully, the time consumed has undoubtedly increased several times!  But there is one thing.  They are all trying their best to rush to their destination Sometimes, a fish that slips through the net can cause a lot of waves, let alone more than one ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao was taken to the prison on Huanqing Road!  It feels uncomfortable to be a prisoner. It is the first time since my rebirth that I have been so humiliated.??.  Lin Zhao¡¯s mind is inevitably filled with hatred!  He swore an oath that as long as he could escape and ascend to heaven, Li Fugui would die a good death!  Not only for myself, but also for the thousands of soldiers who died in vain in Dashun City.  ¡°Maybe Li Fugui didn¡¯t say that he did kill those soldiers because they had seen him.  It is precisely because of this that Lin Zhao feels even more obliged to avenge them!  At the same time, Lin Zhao also felt the importance of power more and more! In the past, it was more about making small fuss, trying to influence history or even change history with his weak power.  But what happens in the end?  Maybe some details have indeed changed, but the general trend seems to remain the same.  What has happened to you?  Instead, he became a victim of a power struggle and was eventually killed by a traitor!  Why can Li Fugui do whatever he wants in the northwest?  Isn't it because I am powerful that I can openly kill my subordinates and concoct unjust cases?  In this era, no matter what you want to do, self-preservation is the first prerequisite.  And self-protection requires strength!  For the first time, Lin Zhao was so eager for power!  Of course, the premise of all this is how to escape!  For the current plan, I can't do anything. I can only place my hope in Zhongshi Dao, hoping that he can adapt to the situation and bring good news.  Listening to Li Fugui¡¯s words, it seems that he wants to send himself back to Bianjing for trial!  If that¡¯s the case, that¡¯s a good thing.  Back in Bianjing, with the wisdom of the officials and the wisdom of the princes at least I will have a chance to defend myself.  I hope so!  Lin Zhao's desire to survive is very strong.  "Young man, what have you done?" When Lin Zhao was deep in thought, a deep voice sounded from beside him.  "Ah!" Lin Zhao turned around and saw a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties. Although he was sitting on the ground with a little stoop, he could still tell that he was very strong.  Even in prison.  He couldn't hide his heroic spirit.  His eyes were bright, his expression was resolute, his voice was loud, and his appearance seemed vaguely familiar. He had seen it somewhere but he couldn¡¯t place it Before Lin Zhao could speak, the middle-aged man smiled and said: "Ha, you kid can be locked up  This case must be quite big, right? You are so young, Li Fugui thinks highly of you!" Even in prison, this person is still optimistic, laughing and contented.  This kind of optimistic spirit is worth learning, but Lin Zhao did not dare to speak rashly.  Gyeongju is Li Fugui¡¯s territory.  The prison is no exception. Li Fugui may have arranged for someone to trick him, so he must be cautious.  "Little baby, what's your name?" Lin Zhao still didn't answer!  The middle-aged man was not annoyed and said with a smile: "Young people have little face, are you shy? That's all, I'll tell you first. A certain Gyeongju Chongyong!" Chongyong?  Lin Zhao's heart moved, is he Zhong Yong?  The fourth uncle who cultivates the way of teaching?  No wonder the face looks familiar, it¡¯s because of this!  Lin Zhao originally wanted to say hello to Zhong Yong warmly, but he swallowed the words and gave up the idea.  What does it mean for Li Fugui to lock himself up with Zhong Yong?  Looking at the jailers around him, Lin Zhao felt a little more vigilant.  In this situation, you really have to guard against it!  In fact, Lin Zhao¡¯s caution is absolutely necessary.  The reason why Li Fugui locked him up with Zhong Yong was to make excuses.  Look for some clues.  At the same time, the contents of their conversations can also be spliced ??here and there, taken out of context, and then become so-called evidence.  Zhong Yong didn¡¯t know Lin Zhao, and he didn¡¯t know that the young man in front of him was Lin Shaoqing, who was sent by the emperor to defend him. He didn¡¯t know that he was fighting side by side with his nephew, and he didn¡¯t know that this man had been implicated in his case.  ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because I feel bored and lonely after being in prison for a long time, or maybe I want to prove my existence.  Zhong Yong especially wanted to talk.  "Little brother is silent, but sad? It's okay. Now that you're here, don't think about leaving. Twenty years later, you'll be a good man again!" Uh Is there such an enlightening person?  "Are you worried that your family will miss you? But do they miss you? What can I do if they miss you?" When Zhong Yong said this, he felt a little sad.  After staying in the prison for so long, no one from the family came to rescue him, and there was even no news at all, so he was inevitably a little worried!  Lin Zhao really wanted to tell him that the Zhong family was already taking action, and your nephew hadI came to Gyeongju to save you, and maybe the results will come soon.  But I still held back after all. There was no way to communicate with Zhong Yong at the moment. If I could hold on until the end, it would be a good thing to go to court Can I just hold on until that time?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but smile bitterly, feeling a strange feeling in his heart.  At the same time, Zhong Yong mentioned his family, which reminded him a lot, and he couldn't help but feel a little sad.  It is already late autumn, and the cotton harvest in Hangzhou must have been bumper. Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun may have arrived in Bianjing.  Maybe he and Mu Sihong are looking forward to his return Maybe he can meet Bianjing, but the way of going back is probably a bit unexpected, and he doesn't know what will happen to the three beauties when they see him.  There is also an uncle who is far away in Jiangning. He must not know about this yet.  It's best not to know, otherwise with his timid personality, my uncle would probably be trembling with fear.  It¡¯s just the kindness of nurturing, and I don¡¯t have time to repay it.  There is also his own life experience. In the past, my uncle often hesitated and hesitated, thinking about the future, but never pressed him.  Thinking about it now, if there is a chance, I must break the casserole and ask the truth.  Gu Qi, who was far away in Jiangning, suddenly sneezed and wondered, "Could it be that he caught a cold in late autumn?" Gu Qi didn't know that a force had already approached him, approaching the "  A fish that slipped through the net¡±!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 288 It turns out to be him

    At the end of September, autumn is in full swing in the south of the Yangtze River.  There is no northern wind blowing and chilling, but the autumn wind is gradually becoming more desolate!  By the Xuanwu Lake, the leaves danced in the autumn wind, making a rustling sound, and then were blown down, struggling in the wind.  After completing the last beautiful dance of life force, it fell on the lake.  The clear lake water reflects the autumn scenery, the lake and mountains are more charming, and the autumn mood is intoxicating!  He was still standing by the lake with an iron mask on his face, but he had no intention of admiring the beautiful scenery!  ??He rushed from Yingtian Mansion to Jiangning, just to confirm a crucial piece of news in person, a piece of news that had been pursued for twenty years.  But when the clues appeared in front of him and he got closer to the target, he felt uneasy in his heart and even dared not go there in person.  Somewhat similar to the more timid feeling of being close to home, I can't explain it clearly.  ¡°I could only stand by the Xuanwu Lake and wait, but my mood was still difficult to calm down for a long time. I couldn¡¯t tell whether it was anticipation or worry.  After a long time, footsteps finally sounded from behind.  "Sect Master, there's news!" "Yes!" The Iron-faced Sect Master just responded. It seemed calm, but his heart was already surging, full of expectations, and also extremely nervous.  "Sect Master, the clues we have obtained so far are that Miss Meng was born in the Meng family in Jiangning. And there is indeed a person in her family who has very similar characteristics to the young master!" "Really? Who is it?" The Iron Mask Sect Master was suddenly excited and suppressed his heart.  Excited, he asked hurriedly.  "His name is Lin Zhao. He was originally a scholar in the Meng Mansion, but he performed very well. Now he has become an official. He is very favored by Wang Anshi and Zhao Xu. He once served as the magistrate of Qiantang County. Not long ago, he was a doctor in the Ministry of Rites.  He sent Hehuang to Tibet, and now he is going to Huanqing Road to investigate the case as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple! " Northwest, indeed Northwest!  The conditions are consistent again!  His name is Lin Zhao?  After being slightly excited, the Iron-faced Sect Master came back to his senses and said in a deep voice: "Is this name familiar?" "Yes, this person previously put down the Zhao Shiju Rebellion in Hangzhou and killed Zhao Zongyong and his son in Bianjing. Also.  Able to punch Qi Wang Zhao Hao" "So it's him!" The Iron Mask leader immediately recalled that he had heard of such a famous young hero like Lin Zhao. Is he the person he was looking for?  He is a young talent. I had been worried about his qualifications, but now it seems that it is completely unnecessary. This is very good.  It¡¯s justhow did he become Zhao Xu¡¯s confidant?  How can it be?  ?  "Is there any other information about Lin Zhao? How old is he? Where is he from? Who else is there in the family?" The Iron Mask leader couldn't control that much at the same time. The first thing to do was to confirm his identity.  "Twenty years old, from Zhuozhou. It is said that both parents died when he was young. He was raised by his uncle." Twenty years old?  Zhuozhou people?  orphan?  The Iron-faced Sect Leader silently recited these words in his mind, feeling that they matched more and more.  All kinds of signs.  Getting closer.  "Who is his uncle?" "A kitchen steward in the Meng Mansion, who seems to be the chief steward now, is named Gu Qi. It is said that when there was a flood in Zhuozhou, his uncle escaped with his nephew and came to Jiangning. He was killed by Meng  The old lady took him in as a servant in the Meng Mansion. He married a mute woman and now has a son and a daughter. The son is only two or three years old, and the daughter is the girl Gu Yuelun in Jingxin Temple!  It's logical!" The Iron-faced Sect Master sighed: "Lin Zhao, maybe he is the person we are looking for!" "Yes, Sect Master! My wife's surname is Lin, and the sons of the former master are all from the same name.  ! Judging from the name, it looks very similar! " "It's true!" The Iron Mask leader didn't pay attention at first, but he immediately reacted to this reminder.  How pitiful is it, is it him?  Suddenly, I felt like I couldn't help crying.  "Thunder, well done. I'll give you credit for finding the young master!" Jiang Tingting, thirty-two years old, is the number one confidant of the Iron-faced Sect Master. He has outstanding abilities and is careful and prudent in his work.  This time he came to Jiangning to investigate. In the shortest time, he quietly found so much useful information that the Iron Mask Sect Master couldn't help but praise it.  "The sect master is ridiculous. These are all matters within the scope of the subordinates. As long as we can find the young master, we will do whatever it takes to do anything!"  Qi, although he is convinced that it is sixty or seventy, but he does not speak, after all" "Yes!" "Remember to bring the portrait given by the madam. Although it has been twenty years and the appearance has changed a lot, it is more or less a reference.  ! ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gu Qi¡¯s current life can be said to be carefree!  Now he has become the number two figure in the Meng family. Because of Lin Zhao's relationship, everyone treats him as their master and respects him respectfully.  There is no shortage of money and a happy life.  I have a pair of children, my daughter is as beautiful as a flower, my son is smart and cute, what else is there to be dissatisfied about?  The only thing that makes him worried is his nephew Lin Zhao!  Originally, I wanted him to live a stable life in the Meng family, but this kid seemed to have changed into a different person, becoming more and more extraordinary.  At a young age, he has done many earth-shattering things, and his official career has become bigger and bigger.  Gu Qi didn¡¯t have much happiness in her heart, nor was she proud of it. At first, she was full of worries.  As time went by, I gradually became accustomed to it. My nephew is so smart and capable, he should be able to deal with some troubles.  Some things may be God¡¯s will, just let it take its course!  Slowly, Gu Qi¡¯s mentality changed!  Of course, he still misses his nephew all the time!  I didn¡¯t see anyone during the New Year last year. I promised to come back this year, but I heard that he went to the northwest again.  I don¡¯t know whether he has adapted to the bitter cold land in the northwest and whether he is okay?  There is no news back home, which always makes people feel a little worried!  In the afternoon, Gu Qi went out to inspect several stores. Meng Ruoying was not here, so he needed to worry about some things.  After finishing the work, I was going to go home directly, but suddenly I remembered that my son and Xiao Yangu were clamoring for Xiao Taoren.  He then turned around and went to the market to buy something. He was born in a poor family and did not have the habit of being a follower.  Besides, in broad daylight, everything is clear and safe.  So, as usual, Gu Qi walked into an alley and walked through it to the market by the river.  Suddenly, someone from behind shouted: "He Wu!" He Wu?  It¡¯s been a long time since anyone shouted like this, and I almost forgot my real name, but I still subconsciously turned around.  After turning around, he suddenly reacted and broke into a cold sweat.  Who is calling yourself?  Do you actually know this name?  He knew very well what was hidden behind this name.  If someone calls out this name, what does it mean?  But when I thought about it again, I smiled helplessly. What was supposed to come would come after all, and I couldn¡¯t escape it after all.  "Who?" There was silence in the alley. Suddenly, everything went dark, and Gu Qi fainted!  When he woke up, he was already on a boat, and the boat was in the center of Xuanwu Lake.  "Who are you? What do you want to do?" Gu Qi touched the back of his head, which was still aching, and asked sharply.  "Gu Qi, oh no, He Wu, don't be anxious!" "You have recognized the wrong person. I am Gu Qi, and he is not He Wu!" Gu Qi tried his best to calm down and act carelessly. If he could fool him,  Nature is the best.  "You only have one chance to deny it. It's a pity that you didn't seize it. Since you have already admitted it, just be happy." Gu Qi felt a cold chill in his heart. When the other party said this, he obviously had enough clues, so  ¡­ At this moment, his own admission or denial seemed a little pale. He was horrified. All he cared about was the identity and purpose of these people.  If they are malicious, then nephew Lin Zhao will be very dangerous For a moment, Gu Qi's face turned blue and white.  After all, he is just an ordinary person with ordinary qualifications. It is difficult to remain calm "Admitted it? He Wu, Kogoro!" "Kogoro?" Gu Qi was shocked. How could he know?  Back then, only Sister Lin called herself that?  Thinking of the scene back then, Gu Qi couldn't help but feel a little dazed.  "Do you remember this familiar name?"  The curtain moved slightly, and finally a man stepped out, his iron mask shining brightly.  "Who are you?" Gu Qi asked in a deep voice.  The man in the iron mask took off his mask for a rare moment, revealing a handsome face. However, the tattoos on his face were still clearly visible due to years of wind, frost and vicissitudes.  "It's you, JiangYuanhaven't you already" Gu Qi looked at the person in front of him in disbelief, astonished.  The man in the iron mask put on his mask again and said softly: "Some people are alive, but they are dead, and some people are dead, but they are still alive!" "Okay!" Gu Qi's mood calmed down after seeing the man in the iron mask.  A lot, no longer as frightened as before.  "You should be relieved that I'm here in person?" "Why do you suddenly appear here?" "Looking for you, looking for you"??, it has been twenty years!  " "Twenty years?  "Gu Qi was a little shocked. The Iron Masked Man nodded and said, "Yes, I have been searching for you for twenty years under the orders of the late Lord.  " "Order from the First Lord?  " "Do you not believe in the First Master or you do not believe in me?  " "Sister Lin said that you are the most trustworthy among the people around the First Lord. Why should I be worried!  Gu Qi looked up to the sky and sighed: "It's just that time has changed and fate has played a trick on people. It would have been fine a few years ago, but nowwhat's the point now?"  "Gu Qi's mood is something that outsiders cannot empathize with. "Of course, at least we can reunite mother and son and see each other again!  "The Iron Mask leader replied softly. "Mother and son are reunited?  Mother and son?  "Gu Qi looked at the Iron Masked Man in disbelief, staring at him, anxiously waiting for an answer. "Yes, Madam is still alive, and I have been looking forward to seeing you again!  " "Sister Lin, is she really still alive?  "Tears flashed in Gu Qi's eyes, and her face burst into tears in an instant (To be continued For more latest chapters, please visit or directly visit .

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 289: Prospective Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law

    Outside Yingtian Mansion, Jingxin Temple!  Master Jingyi¡¯s medical skills are quite good. After a period of treatment and rest, Meng Ruoying¡¯s condition has improved.  .Coupled with Gu Yuelun's careful care, he has gradually begun to recover.  With her body getting a little better, Meng Ruoying began to feel a little "ready" and wanted to leave as soon as possible, heading to Bianjing to look forward to her husband's return.  But he was dissuaded by layman Jinghe!  "Girl, please fully recover before setting off, lest the old illness relapses on the way and delays the trip. As the old saying goes, haste makes waste!" layman Jinghe gave a very pertinent reason.  Meng Ruoying thought about it carefully, and this was indeed the truth.  If he hadn't been so brave and anxious before and didn't get seriously ill, he would definitely have arrived in Bianjing by now. ??? Gu Yuelun said with a smile: "Sister Ruoying, you have fully recovered your health. You don't look good now. What if my cousin doesn't like you after seeing it?"  Every woman hopes to show her most beautiful face in front of the man she loves.  Why did many women in ancient times get up early to put on makeup and draw eyebrows?  The reason is to prevent her husband from seeing her laziness and "ugliness".  What's more, for example, Mrs. Li of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty hid her face when she was dying, because she was afraid that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would see her haggard and sick appearance, leaving a bad influence on her son's future.  Meng Ruoying also had the same mentality. When Gu Yuelun said this, he really hesitated, and his already unsteady idea became even more shaken. "But staying here for a long time is really too troublesome for lay people!" At first, Meng Ruoying felt that this Jinghe  The layman is really kind, amiable, and always caring, for which I am very grateful.  I also thought that after I recovered from my illness, I would donate an extra amount of sesame oil money to Jingxin Temple to express my gratitude.  But slowly, Meng Ruoying vaguely felt that layman Jinghe¡¯s level of concern for her was a little too much, and seemed to have exceeded the kindness of a monk.     Why is this?  Meng Ruoying was a little confused.  "It's not troublesome, it's not troublesome!" How could layman Jinghe feel troublesome?  Fortunately, it¡¯s not too late to be happy!  When Meng Ruoying saw the Xuyue Xiangyun Jade Pendant on her body and received news about her son, her twenty years of misery and waiting finally came to an end.  If nothing else happens, this woman may be the daughter-in-law!  Jinghe, a layman who has never seen his son, naturally loves her son very much. This is exactly the care and love her mother-in-law has for her daughter-in-law. Meng Ruoying feels a little bit like "I don't know how to be blessed when I am in the midst of blessings!" Meng Ruoying's body has not yet recovered, so naturally she cannot let him leave easily.  On the other hand, Jinghe Jushi also wants to wait for news from the Iron Mask Master to confirm the final facts.  If the jade pendant comes from an abnormal source, then you should ask Miss Meng!  "Don't worry, girl. I'll take care of myself for two more days before going on the road. Then I'll meet my husband. The girl rushed to meet him even though she was sick. I believe he will only be moved. How could he have other thoughts?" "Well!" Meng Ruoying  Nodding slightly sweetly.  Jinghe said comfortingly: "From what the girl said on weekdays, we can tell that this husband is a man who values ??affection and righteousness, and he will definitely not let the girl down." On weekdays, Jinghe took the opportunity to chat and kept talking from  Meng Ruoying learned information about the husband who was suspected to be her son.  Jinghe layman is more and more satisfied, at least his character is similar to what he expected, he is affectionate, loyal, kind and kind.  These are very similar to his father, and it is indeed the natural surname of father and son.  The only difference is that he is more lively, and on some special occasions, it should be said that he has a heroic spirit.  If nothing unexpected happens and his destiny goes according to plan, and he is a perfect successor, his father will definitely be extremely happy.     such a pity!  What¡¯s even more unexpected is that his identity is even more special now!  Although it was not completely confirmed, Jinghe layman could not help but take the initiative to bring it in.  He turned out to be a close confidant of the current official family. From the perspective of them who knew the inside story, how ridiculous was this?  No matter what, no matter what!  Before confirming, what more can be said?  Meng Ruoying was a little curious. This Jinghe layman not only cared about her, but also indirectly seemed to want to know Lin Zhao.  What does she want to know?  Or what to do?  Meng Ruyi looked at layman Jinghe's still graceful appearance, and had a vague feeling of familiarity "Okay, follow the layman's instructions, then I will take a good rest for a few more days!" That's what Meng Ruoying said, but the frown between Meng Ruoying's brows was still there.  There is a scene of lingering worry.  That terrible nightmare has not completely left him. Is Lin Lang okay?  &nbsp; Jinghe Jushi clearly captured this point and said, "Why, are you worried about anything, girl?" "Sister Ruoying often has nightmares recently, dreaming that her cousin is in danger!" Gu Yuelun had already answered first.  "It's okay, Miss Meng, don't think too much. Your relationship must be in chaos. You are worried about it while you are ill. Good luck will come naturally to you, so don't worry!" Perhaps this is the good expectation of layman Jinghe. While comforting Meng Ruoying,  She was also comforting herself.  "Jushi, someone is looking for you!" Jinghe Jushi and Meng Ruoying, this suspected mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, one is loving and the other is suspicious, they are familiar with each other, and when they are comforting, shouts rang at the door.  How could ordinary things easily disturb the chat between myself and my "daughter-in-law"?  Jinghe layman knew that there was something very important coming to interrupt the report at this moment.  Could it be that there is news from the Iron-faced Sect Master?  Jinghe layman suddenly became a little excited. He let out a long sigh and said with a smile: "Miss Meng, please rest first, I have to leave beforehand!" Inadvertently, she had already regarded Meng Ruoying as her daughter-in-law!  "As you wish, layman!" Watching layman Jinghe leave, Meng Ruoying's smile gradually solidified, and there were a lot of doubts in her eyes, and she asked softly: "Yue Lun, have you ever felt that this layman Jinghe looks very much like the same person!  "Who does it look like?" Gu Yuelun didn't seem to care.  "A person you know very well, think about it carefully!" Meng Ruoying's tone was much lower and more solemn.  "Someone I know very well? Let me think about it!" Gu Yuelun recalled for a long time, and suddenly said: "Yes, don't mention it, Jinghe Jushi's eyebrows are very similar to her cousin" "Yes, she and Lin  Lang really has many similarities! "At first, because Meng Ruoying was seriously ill, Gu Yuelun focused all his attention on taking care of her, so neither sister paid attention to it.  So much so that she ignored the appearance of layman Jinghe. It was only in the past few days that Meng Ruoying gradually recovered, regained her energy, and noticed this when she could think clearly.  Especially when Jinghe Jinghe kept asking about Lin Zhao, she was even more confused.  Is it possible that there is some connection between this Jinghe layman and Lin Lang?  But Lin Lang¡¯s parents are obviously dead, right?  Could it be other relatives in his family?  Or is there really such a coincidence in the world?  When Meng Ruoying couldn't help but doubt her prospective mother-in-law, Jinghe hurried away to confirm the identity of her "suspected" son!  (To be continued.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 290: The Fourth Prince

    "How's it going? Is there any news?" Jinghe layman quickly walked into a remote and secret Buddhist hall. As soon as he entered the door, he saw the iron-faced sect master and Jiang Leiting standing in the hall.  There are many elite guards around the Buddhist hall, both openly and secretly, who will not allow anyone to approach casually. Such a major secret must not be lost.  They are back, and whether it is good or bad, there is news.  Jinghe layman was quite eager, and the feeling of "being more timid when close to home" became even stronger.  It has been suppressed for twenty years. I have become accustomed to it and have taken it lightly.  But the appearance of Meng Ruoying and Xurixiangyun Jade Pendant completely ignited the longing for her son in her heart. It was like a cathartic flood that was difficult to control.  There has never been a time when my mood was as urgent as this moment.  The Iron-faced Sect Master stepped forward and whispered: "Fortunately, I have lived up to my fate!" "Found it? Where is it?" Hearing this answer, Jinghe layman was so excited that he could no longer hold back and rushed forward to grab the Iron-faced Sect Master's arm.  Arms raised, he asked urgently.  There was endless expectation and joy in his tear-filled eyes. It was so pitiful that there was finally news.  "Young master, everything is fine, but you are not here!" The Iron-faced Sect Leader said, "But first, please ask Madam to meet someone!" "Who?" Jinghe layman couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.  "Sister Lin!" A shout rang out in the Buddhist hall. A middle-aged man who was not tall and slightly fat stood there, staring at layman Jinghe with tears in his eyes.  His whole body was shaking, his facial features were even a little distorted, and his mouth kept moving, but he couldn't say a word. He was so excited.  Jinghe layman was slightly startled by the long-lost but very familiar voice, the voice he had been waiting for for twenty years. He turned around, his eyes seemed to be a little unbelievable, or there was infinite surprise, and he whispered: "Kogoro. It's you.  "Kogoro" "It's me, it's me!" The middle-aged man in the Buddhist hall is Gu Qi, but at this moment, his name should be He Wu, Xiaogoro!  A very touching scene appeared. Reunion after twenty years, Jinghe layman and Gu Qi looked at each other.  I burst into tears.  "Sister Lin, I thought you I didn't expect you to be fine all the time. It's so good, so good!" Gu Qi was very excited. She thought that someone who had unfortunately died "came back to life". What kind of mood does that feel like?  At this moment, Gu Qi's joy was beyond words.  "It's a blessing. After falling into the water, I was rescued by the masters of Jingxin Temple, and I have been living here ever since." Jinghe layman still sighed when he thought of what happened back then.  "Oops!" Gu Qi couldn't help but feel remorseful again, and said angrily: "Look at me for being stupid, I didn't know to look for it near Yingtian Mansion" "It's okay if I didn't look for it. The situation was critical back then. If you had stayed longer, I'm afraid.  We will all be in danger" Jinghe said, and then asked the most concerning question: "Where is my child? What is his name? Is he okay?" "Okay, okay!"  Nodding with tears in his eyes, he said: "I took him all the way to Jiangning and almost starved to death. Fortunately, I was rescued by the old lady of the Meng family in Jiangning. At that time, I was forced to make a living, and secondly, the Meng family was rewarded by Emperor Taizong and had a transcendent status.  I would not be harassed, so I stayed in the Meng family and lied that the young master was my nephew and allowed him to suffer such a low life" "No, you did a good job if you hadn't saved me back then.  Our mother and son had already been reduced to ashes in the fire, and it would be great to be able to escape with him." Jinghe Jinghe, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect, and Jiang Leiting could all imagine how difficult it was for Gu Qi back then.  .  A man with a child.  With such a clear goal, it would be difficult to hide from others without a reasonable identity if he was living abroad.  The situation at that time was extremely dangerous.  The transcendent status of the Meng family in Jiangning can provide them with shelter and then gain a hidden identity.  Being able to spend these years safely has a lot to do with this.  Gu Qixu said: "When I named my child, I didn't dare to use my real surname, so I asked him to take his sister's surname of Lin. The name is only a Zhao character. Firstly, it is a homophony of the original surname. Secondly, I also hope that one day he can be named Lin.  Sister Lin, please forgive me!" "Lin Zhao? It's really him!" Jinghe Jushi laughed. He learned from Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun these days that Lin Zhao is a very good boy. What's wrong with him?  What about contentment?  "This child oh, no!" Gu Qi stammered: "The young master is in the northwest now. It seems that he has gone on a mission to Hehuang and Tubo. I think he will be back in this day!" "I really didn't expect that the young master would actually become an official.  And he¡¯s Zhao Xu¡¯s confidant!¡± The Iron-faced Sect Master couldn¡¯t help but sigh. From the moment he learned the news, he felt quite awkward.  Gu Qi was also helpless.He sighed: "It's a long story. Although she has a low status in the Meng family, Mrs. Meng is kind-hearted, and my cooking skills are pretty good among the Meng family. But what is the status of the young master? How can I do it casually?  Living among the people? I have been thinking of ways to get the young master to recognize his ancestors and return to the clan. But you know the situation at that time. I really didn't know who to trust. Otherwise, the young master's life would be in danger, so I didn't dare to act rashly and didn't tell him.  The true life story of the young master! I simply kept my name completely anonymous and waited for the opportunity. Later, when the young master Sun of Meng Mansion was old enough to go to school, I asked Mrs. Meng to let the young master go. Firstly, I wanted to learn how to read.  One day, the young master will be able to take the imperial examination and pass the imperial examination, meet the emperor in person, and recognize each other as father and son! It¡¯s a pity that before the young master can grow up and take the exam, the official family will go to the west¡± Speaking of this, Lin Zhao¡¯s life experience is already obvious.  He is the son of Song Renzong, the veritable fourth prince of the Song Dynasty, and the descendant of the royal family.  Song Renzong was a benevolent king, a good man, and a good emperor.  But God seemed to be treating him unfairly, and it was especially difficult when it came to his children.  They gave birth to three sons successively: Yang Wang Zhao Fang, Yong Wang Zhao Xin, and Jing Wang Zhao Xi all died early, which Emperor Renzong deeply regretted.  Under such circumstances, the successor to the throne of the Song Dynasty experienced twists and turns and attracted more and more attention.  When she was childless in her early years, the then Queen Cao took precautions and brought Zhao Zongshi, the thirteenth son of Runan County Prince Zhao Yunrang, into the palace to raise her. Her intention is self-evident.  It was not until the birth of King Yong Zhao Xin that Zhao Zongshi was sent back to the palace with courtesy.  But Zhao Xin died soon after, and Zhao Zongshi's status rose again.  After Zhao Xi was born, her identity was embarrassing again!  The birth of a prince is a nightmare for Zhao Zongshi.  The death of a prince was hope for him.  Zhao Zongshi has become a veritable backup for the crown prince!  It¡¯s a pity that Zhao Xi also died early!  Under such circumstances.  Zhao Zongshi, who has gradually grown up and his prestige and reputation have become increasingly prominent, has become increasingly vocal, and many officials have written letters asking for Zhao Zongshi to be established.  But Song Renzong kept refusing and delaying, for no other reason than that he wanted to have a son and pass the throne to his biological son.  Maybe it¡¯s because the heart is sincere, and God shows mercy.  In the second year of Huangyou's reign, thanks to Emperor Renzong's unremitting efforts, the palace maid Lin became pregnant, and her pregnancy was quite bizarre.  On the night of her conception, Mrs. Lin dreamed of a sky full of auspicious clouds and the rising sun rising slowly from the east.  Then he rushed directly into her arms.  In one word, the dream comes into your arms.  In ancient times, it was a very good omen.  You must know that this is the case with Liu Che, the great emperor of Han Dynasty who is famous in history. At that time, Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty, the beauty Wang Quan dreamed of the sun and gave birth to Liu Che.  Song Renzong was overjoyed when he learned about this, and many experienced doctors took his pulse and said that Lin was carrying a baby boy.  Two miles and one confirmation.  Song Renzong had high hopes for this son and believed that he would be a good son and a heroic heir.  For this reason, Ouyang Xiu was specially invited to draw and carve a jade pendant of rising sun and auspicious clouds.  Although the child has not yet made a sound, he already enjoys the treatment of the heir to the empire.  At this time, some people can¡¯t sit still!  Once the prince is born, Zhao Zongshi, who is the backup, will have no chance at all.  He has been a backup for decades, and the throne is so close to him.  Almost at hand, how can we be willing to watch the throne being lost at this time?  Zhao Zongshi is not the only one who is unwilling to give in?  And his father, Runan King Zhao Yunrang!  It¡¯s really interesting to say that the life of father and son is really miserable. Both generations of father and son have been regarded as pitiful spare tires.  In the past, Song Zhenzong had no children, so he raised Zhao Yun under his knees, not wanting the emperor Zhao Zhen to be born later.  It was later Song Renzong.  Zhao Yunrang was sent back to the palace with courtesy. He originally thought that he would never have anything to do with the throne in this life, and he didn't want God to show mercy to his son again He couldn't be the emperor, and his son had a chance to become the prince.  It can be regarded as fulfilling my wish.  But as soon as Lin's pregnancy with a wealthy son emerged, the father and son felt a sense of crisis.  Because of the experiences of the father and son generations, they have a different kind of desire for the throne, and they also have a deep resentment.  Every time God gives them a chance, he pushes them into despair. Is it possible that God is deliberately teasing?  You should know that Zhao Zongshi was already an adult at this time, and his eldest son was more than one year old, but he lost to a younger brother who had not yet been born.  How could Zhao Zongshi and his son give up the throne so easily?  Of course, they are not without a chance. If Lin gives birth to a girl, the throne will still belong to him, Zhao Zongshi.  But what if it's a boy?  This is their biggest concern.  The best resultsHowever, the child cannot be born directly.  In desperation, Zhao Zongshi and his son decided to take risks and use extraordinary means.  This is not impossible, and it may not be the first time I have done it.  "Emperor Renzong's three sons died in infancy. Is it because the babies were born with deficiencies and were seriously ill?  Is there no human factor involved?  It seems that the palace during the reign of Renzong in the Northern Song Dynasty was not so safe!  Prior to this, on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month in the eighth year of Qingli, some guards made trouble in the palace, and Emperor Renzong was in danger.  Fortunately, Empress Cao was a general and stayed calm in times of danger. She commanded the maids and eunuchs to guard the palace gates until reinforcements arrived, and the rebellion was calmed down in time.  It is unclear how this rebellion started. History books only record the calmness and ability of Queen Cao, and the rest seems to be kept secret.  Two years later, this black hand reached out to the Lin family and the unborn prince of the Song Dynasty.  One night, a fire broke out in the palace where Lin lived.  After the Forbidden Army soldiers put out the fire, they found many corpses, so everyone concluded that the unborn little prince had died in the fire.  But shortly afterwards, the Imperial City Department confirmed that there was no Lin among the corpses, and the grief-stricken and desperate Emperor Renzong once again ignited hope.  Then it was learned that He Wu, a helper in the dining room, was also missing, and he was a fellow villager of the Lin family.  So Emperor Renzong immediately sent one of his confidants to investigate and track down the whereabouts of Lin and her unborn child.  Mrs. Lin was lucky enough to survive, precisely because He Wu saved her.  Because they are both from Zhuozhou, Lin, who is a palace maid, takes care of He Wuduo, a half-year-old child.  He Wu is a grateful person and has been trying to repay That night He Wu went to deliver tonics and meals as usual. After giving them to the servants in the harem, he was preparing to leave, not wanting to start a fire in the palace.  He Wu saw that it was Sister Lin's bedroom.  He was so frightened that he took advantage of the chaos and rushed over.  And they rescued Lin from the fire. Unexpectedly, some of the soldiers in the Forbidden Army actually intended to harm Lin, but luckily they escaped.  In panic, in order to escape the danger, He Wu and Lin fled through the side door of the palace kitchen where vegetables were transported.  Who would have thought that leaving the palace gate.  It would be as difficult as going back to heaven!  Moreover, there are still people who are constantly chasing and killing him, which can be said to be a dangerous situation. He is definitely lucky to escape!  And they also became a little frightened. Even the soldiers of the Forbidden Army couldn't trust them. Who else could they trust?  On the way to escape, Mrs. Lin gave birth to a baby boy!  When we can't escape together.  When Ying Tian Mansion accidentally fell into the water, He Wu thought she was dead and took his children to Jiangning alone. They were separated for twenty years.  Such an experience can really be regarded as the adventures of the prince of the Song Dynasty.  The Iron Face Sect Master and Jiang Leiting understood everything at this moment, and they stepped forward and bowed: "He Wu, thank you very much. You have preserved a bloodline for the late emperor!" "It would be great if the young master could recognize his ancestors and return to the clan earlier!  "Jiang Leiting couldn't help but sigh.  He Wu said leisurely: "I have thought about it too, but at the end of the year when the prince was born, the Leng Ling case" It turns out that in the second year of Huangyou, a man named Leng Qing met Qian Mingyi, the prefect of Kaifeng, and claimed to be  Renzong's son.  Leng Qing said that his mother, Wang, was originally a palace maid and was favored by Renzong.  She was pregnant, but due to a fire in the palace, she fled and was separated outside the palace. With no way to make a living, she had to marry a commoner named Leng Xu and gave birth to a son named Leng Qing.  In fact, Leng Qing is the son of the Dragon Seed Emperor and the bloodline of Renzong.  Leng Qing, now an adult, follows his mother's instructions.  He came to recognize his father and had the embroidered doudu given to Wang by Renzong as proof.  Qian Mingyi, the prefect of Kaifeng, is a confused mediocre person. He saw that the story told by Leng Qing was clear-cut and had evidence.  I had already believed it in my heart.  Leng Qing observed the words and emotions and knew that the story he made up had an effect, so he acted more and more realistically.  He shouted to Qian Mingyi who was sitting upright in the court: "Can't Mingyi live in peace?" Qian Mingyi was even more surprised when he saw his imposing manner. He thought that if Leng Qing was really Renzong's son, that is, the prince, he would be the prince in the future.  Whoever wanted to inherit the throne would dare to offend him, so he had to stand up obediently and behave respectfully in front of Leng Qing.  After the incident spread, Yushi Zhongcheng Han Jiang reported it to the court. Renzong did not know whether it was true or not, so he asked the Kaifeng government official Zhao Gai and the admonisher Bao Zheng to jointly review the case.  However, Leng Qing was a man from the wilderness after all. During the trial, his flaws were exposed after a few rounds, and it was finally revealed that he was a handyman in a drug store because of his extraordinary appearance, beautiful temperament, and good personality.  Because of his stable psychological quality and stable behavior, a man named Gao Jian planned for him to claim to be Renzong's estranged son, in an attempt to take advantage of Renzong's longing for a son and get through.  It was the same fire, the same prince was living abroad, even the dragon and phoenix embroidered bellyband, Lin also owned it.  It was too much of a coincidence that something similar happened when Huangyou was so sensitive in his second year.  Being desertedAlthough he was beheaded, it also created an inherent impression on the subjects of the Song Dynasty.  If at this time, someone else comes out and claims to be the concubine or prince who was exiled because of the fire, how will the people of the Song Dynasty react?  It is reasonable for Gu Qi, who is maturing but frightened, to have concerns.  When mentioning this matter, the Iron-faced Sect Master was very angry and said coldly: "It was all Zhao Yunrang's idea!" Thinking about it with his heels, the Lengqing case was not a coincidence, but an out-and-out conspiracy.  Although he did not kill the child, he cut off "him"'s way back to the palace, and the position of crown prince was one step closer to Zhao Zongshi.  When this plan is more vicious, even if the child is found, someone will definitely question the bloodline, and it will inevitably be criticized Emperor Renzong may not have known that someone was plotting, but at that time, Zhao Zongshi's party was too powerful to be defeated, and there was no evidence.  , how can you move lightly?  As an emperor, he must be responsible for the inheritance of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.  Without a biological son, Zhao Zongshi is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate for the crown prince.  Can you believe that the kind-hearted Emperor Renzong was so helpless and his old age was so miserable?  The leader of the Iron Face Sect said: "The official family also hopes to find the young master in his lifetime, but it is a pity that I am incompetent and let the official family down. Before he died, the official family also asked me to give up the search for the sake of the peace of the Song Dynasty" A homeless person  It is self-evident what consequences will arise for a legitimate prince among the people, an adopted son who legally ascends the throne.  Emperor Renzong is very responsible, and he does not want to leave a source of instability for the country The iron-faced sect leader continued: "Originally, I also planned to obey the order, but that guy Zhao Zongshi is so useless, and the officials' bones are not cold, so he instigated the Pu Discuss  , let his biological father take over the Imperial Ancestral Temple? This is even more unfilial to the Empress Dowager. I vowed to find the fourth prince! Oh my god, I finally found him!"  So many twists and turns, so many dangers!  "How did the fourth prince become an official, and how did he leave with Zhao Xu now" Jiang Leiting was a little confused.  Lin Zhao is the fourth son of Renzong and is supposed to be the uncle of the current emperor, so this relationship makes these people who know the inside story feel particularly awkward!  Gu Qi said helplessly: "Oh, I can't explain this clearly. After the death of the late emperor, I hoped that the fourth prince would spend the rest of his life in peace and would no longer let him study for the imperial examination. I didn't want him to enter the officialdom and encounter any dangers I didn't want him to enter the officialdom.  , things went contrary to expectations. A few years ago, he seemed to have changed. He got involved with Wang Xianggong by mistake, and then" "Maybe this is God's will!" The Iron-faced Sect Master couldn't help but sigh,  It is indeed an awkward situation, but it is not a bad thing "Sect Master, Bianjing has an urgent report!" At this time, news came, and the Iron-faced Sect Leader took a look and was shocked and horrified!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 291: Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, the storm has begun

    Things in the world are just like this!  Even Song Renzong, the emperor, was helpless. He knew that Zhao Zongshi and his son might have done something wrong, but there was nothing he could do about it.  So many ministers wrote letters and even forced themselves to establish a throne, including Han Qi, Wen Yanbo, and even Bao Zheng.  These loyal ministers may be loyal and have good intentions, but there are also people with ulterior motives among them.  "Perhaps he was too kind and indulged them, so that Zhao Zongshi and his son could not lose their tail.  ¡°It¡¯s no wonder, after all, the father and son have been running the business for decades, and they yearn endlessly for the throne and are determined to win it.  Under this situation, if you act rashly, you may damage the foundation of the Song Dynasty, which Song Renzong does not want to see.  Although it was confirmed that Lin was pregnant with a boy, he was not born and was not recognized by the world.  Moreover, the fire scene caused many people to misunderstand that Lin and the unborn prince had died.  Even so, Song Renzong still insisted and still wanted to track down the child's news.  As long as he is still in office, he can decide everything.  For this reason, in the last ten years of his reign, he had been practicing tai chi with his ministers on the matter of establishing the crown prince, and it was only when he was dying that he had no choice but to pass the throne to Zhao Zongshi.  It can be seen that there must be a belief or reason supporting Song Renzong.  Presumably it was this child he had never met before, and he still wanted to have a biological son after all.  It¡¯s a pity that he couldn¡¯t wait until that day, and finally died with hatred, which is inevitably sad!  As for why the Iron Mask Sect Leader was told to give up the search, the reason is very simple.  I just don¡¯t want this to shake the throne of the Song Dynasty.  There are no two kings in the country.  There must be a life-and-death conflict between the two heirs.  The risk index of fighting for the heir apparent is quite high.  Not to mention what shook the Song Dynasty, who would take advantage?  Song Renzong also loved his son deeply and did not want his own son to be harmed.  How could a pre-teen win without his strong support?  And once these things are used by some people with ulterior motives, the consequences will be even more disastrous.  Can you imagine how difficult it was for Song Renzong to make this decision?  What a last resort?  As for why this fourth prince never appeared in historical records, it is easier to explain. ????????????? Will Zhao Zongshi, the Yingzong who ascended the throne, allow a figure who endangers the legitimacy of his throne to exist?     to this end.  They did not hesitate to take risks and create fires, and tried to solve the case coldly, which ultimately led to this situation.  Zhao Zongshi¡¯s people have been searching for Lin¡¯s mother and son for some years, but there is no news at all.  With the death of Yingzong Zhao Zongshi and the current emperor Zhao Xu ascending the throne, these things gradually became indifferent.  There have been three emperors, who would care about a prince who had never been made public?  Except for some veterans in the Song Dynasty who knew what happened back then, the people had no idea at all.  As time goes by, even those who know it will gradually forget it and die one after another.  If Zhao Zongshi (he changed his name to Zhao Shu after he was established as the crown prince) behaves well.  Don't do things that are chilling to so many people.  His and his son's throne will be safe and secure, and some things will become secrets forever.  But he is just restless!  Zhao Zongshi only reigned for four short years.  What has he done?  The most colorful thing in the history books may only be "Pu Yi"!  In the fourth year of Jiayou's reign, Zhao Yunrang, king of Runan, died and was posthumously named King Pu, with the posthumous name An Yi!  Thanks to the accession of his thirteenth son, Zhao Zongshi, to the throne, most of King Pu's sons were granted the title of king, and many were granted the title of prince in an exceptional manner.  It seems that Zhao Yunrang, a well-known underground man, is not satisfied, or perhaps Zhao Shu and Zhao Zongshi are greedy and want to fight for a status for their father!  The so-called "Pu Yi" is to determine a title for King Pu. How should Song Yingzong call him?  Although King Pu was his biological father, because he inherited the throne, he was equivalent to being adopted by Song Renzong Zhao Zhen.  From this perspective, he should call Zhao Yunrang the emperor's uncle!  Sima Guang, Fan Chunren and others also have the same opinion!  But from the perspective of blood relations and human relations, it seems right to honor Pu Wang Zhao Yunrang as Huang Kao!  In ancient etiquette, "kao" represents the deceased father! ???????? Is it the emperor¡¯s uncle or the emperor¡¯s exam?  Even though it's just a title, the difference is huge.  In ancient times, people paid special attention to the inheritance of their heirs. For ordinary people, it was only about etiquette and property, but for the royal family, it was related to the inheritance of the throne and sacrifices in the Ancestral Temple.  If Zhao Yunrang¡¯s imperial title is fulfilled, then as the father of the emperor, he will be qualified to enter the Ancestral Temple and enjoy the sacrifices and offerings of future generations.  Although it is said to be a posthumous matter, it is illusory, but in ancient times, this was definitely a major event.  The problem is here, Zhao Zong?If he still recognizes Zhao Yunrang as his father, what should Song Renzong say?  After all, he inherited the throne through adoption. This move undoubtedly abandoned his successor, Song Renzong, and was ungrateful!  In ancient etiquette, heir parents are of greater significance than biological parents. Zhao Zongshi's behavior is undoubtedly not in line with "etiquette" and is even more contrary to filial piety.  But Zhao Zongshi was unaware of it and insisted on going his own way. A dispute broke out between the court and the central government, which was the only notable event during the reign of Song Yingzong, the "Puyi Dispute".  In the end of the debate, the key lies in the decision of Queen Mother Cao.  There is a tradition in the Song Dynasty that after the new king ascends the throne, the queen mother holds a jade seal and has to listen to the government behind the curtain for a period of time.  Whatever Zhao Zongshi wants to do, Empress Dowager Cao must nod.  Zhao Zongshi was brought into the palace by the Empress Dowager Cao. She raised him like an adoptive mother since she was a child. She also specially betrothed her niece Gao Taotao to him and married her.  The relationship was originally pretty good, and I might have supported my adopted son in other matters, but I'm afraid it's hard to give in on this matter.  If Zhao Zongshi recognizes Pu Wang Zhao Yunrang, then Song Renzong's sacrifice issue will be embarrassing, and his status as the empress dowager will be even more embarrassing, and there may even be a feeling that his name is not justified.  Logically speaking, it is impossible for Queen Mother Cao to agree.  But Empress Dowager Cao passed the edict regarding Pu Yi!  ¡°Unexpectedly, Zhao Zongshi actually used despicable means to get Empress Dowager Cao drunk, and then secretly stamped the seal.  Since then, cracks have appeared in the "mother-son" relationship, and Empress Dowager Cao has become increasingly dissatisfied with Zhao Zongshi.  Zhao Zongshi also felt that the old lady was in the way.  After that.  With the help of Han Qi.  After forcing the Empress Dowager Cao to hand over the seal, the old lady was completely ignored.  Zhao Zongshi is very happy. He has the power and can do whatever he wants!  But his actions angered some people!  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect and others had already decided to abide by Emperor Renzong's order and give up the search.  But Zhao Zongshi's ungrateful behavior made them indignant, especially his unfilial piety towards Empress Dowager Cao, which made them even more angry.  Since then, the desire to find Renzong's biological son has become stronger and stronger.  at first.  Maybe I just wanted to fulfill a long-cherished wish, but in the end the goal was not so simple Under such circumstances, after many twists and turns, and various coincidences, the four princes of the Song Dynasty who were living among the people came to light again!  But as the protagonist, Lin Zhao is still in the prison car in the northwest, and he still doesn¡¯t know his identity as a nobleman of Tianhuang.  Not to mention what his identity and his imprisonment would bring to the Song Dynasty and this era?  All in all, thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, the storm has moved ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I have seen that  Two girls. Is Yuelun your daughter? "In Jingxin Nunnery, the palace maid Lin.  Now layman Jinghe finally had the opportunity to chat with Gu Qi alone.  "Yes!" "A pretty, lovely, gentle and lovely girl!" Jinghe layman praised her repeatedly, and then asked: "That girl Ruoying from the Meng family is?" Gu Qi smiled and said, "That's Zhao.  Son Miss Meng and the young master are in love. I made the decision without permission earlier and agreed to their engagement The Meng family was born as a merchant, and his status is a bit low" After Lin Zhao's identity was revealed, Gu Qiyu said  There is a lot more unnaturalness in it, and a little more consideration.  "Kogoro, you are thinking too much. That Miss Meng is smart and reasonable. What's even more rare is that he is infatuated with my son. She is a good girl. It's too late for me to be happy!" Jinghe Jinghe said: "What's more, if it weren't for her.  She, how can I see that jade pendant and learn about you? It¡¯s all thanks to her.¡± ¡°Maybe this is God¡¯s will!¡± Jinghe said with a smile, ¡°By the way, Zhao¡¯er plans to marry Miss Meng when.  ?¡± ¡°Ms. Meng¡¯s brother has passed away, and the three-year period of filial piety is about to end,¡± Gu Qidao said, ¡°But the young master already has a concubine, and now in Bianjing¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that my son is actually a passionate woman.  People, just don¡¯t worry about it!" Jinghe was in a good mood, and then asked: "Where is your Yue Lun? Is it possible that you are married to someone else?" "Yue Lun is still young, and I have never" Jinghe said softly:  "I think Yuelun and Zhaoer are quite a match" In these days of contact, from the words, I can vaguely feel Gu Yuelun's mood. His affection for his cousin Lin Zhao is extraordinary. If they can achieve something good,  Nature is the best.  "Madam, my little girl comes from a humble background, so she must never dare to climb high!" It's not that Gu Qi has never had such thoughts, but how can a girl who works as a cook be worthy of a prince?  You may have been able to be confused before, but now you must treat it with caution.  "Kogoro, don't belittle yourself, you are"The savior of our mother and son has single-handedly raised Zhao'er. It's right for him to call you uncle.  In this case, don't be separated from your sister.  "Jinghe Jinghe was deliberately promoting Gu Qi, and it was also a disguised expression of gratitude. "Thank you so muchSister Lin!  "    "now it's right!  Jinghe layman said with a smile: "Let the children make their own decisions!"  "    "Um!  "Gu Qi is naturally happy to see it happen. He has watched the two children grow up, so it is a good thing to be together. The daughter can have a good home and at the same time fly up the branches and become a phoenix. It was at this time that the Iron-faced Sect Master  I received an urgent letter from Bianjing. After reading it, I was shocked! He was wearing a mask and his expression was hard to detect, but Jiang Leiting beside him was already full of horror! "Tiemian, what happened?  "Jinghe Jinghe had never seen such a reaction from him before, and couldn't help being surprised. The Iron-faced Sect Master hesitated for a long time, and then whispered: "Young Master Something happened to the Young Master!  "    "ah?  " Jinghe layman exclaimed, almost fainting! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: The identity of the protagonist has been revealed. Many book friends have already guessed that it is Song Renzong's second son.  Four sons! Historically, Song Renzong only had three sons, and they all died young. It is inevitable that he would be a benevolent emperor. In addition to some historical doubts, Sanwen invented the identity of such a prince and a prisoner of treason.  What impact will it have? What will be the attitude of all parties towards Lin Zhao? What will be the outcome? How will the protagonist develop? Sanwen will do his best to write a climax here!  , the protagonist¡¯s goal becomes clear. What should a prince do? Sanwen wants to say, The title of the book is "The King of Song". The king can be a prince or an emperor!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 292: Adding insult to injury

    The news that Lin Zhao had "collaborated with the enemy and betrayed the country" reached Bianjing, and immediately stirred up waves and an uproar.  . Emperor Zhao Xu was furious and shocked.  Zhao Xu¡¯s first reaction was that he didn¡¯t quite believe it!  Lin Zhao is treason?  It stands to reason that it shouldn¡¯t happen, right?  Treat him well. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:????????? The official rank of Shaoqing of Dali Temple, which can be said to have a promising future in the Song Dynasty. How could such an official rebel easily?  There seemed to be no relevant signs before. How could there be such a big change after a mission to Tibet?  Could it be that Liang Yi was bribed by Tubo in Hehuang?  But it¡¯s not like that, right?  Besides, Lin Zhao is not the kind of person who can be bribed easily!  Also, the relationship between Lin Zhao and the Zhong family is a bit unexpected!  However, the "conclusive evidence" sent by Li Fugui pointed to Lin Zhao one by one, which was very unfavorable to him.  The most special thing is probably the reason for rebellion, which really makes people think wildly.  In addition to the high official Hou Lu and the attraction of Ronghua and wealth, it is also the guest of the Empress Dowager Xixia Liang. It is ridiculous to think about it.  The Empress Dowager Liang was young and beautiful, widowed in the palace, and held the power of Xixia. She seemed attractive enough.  If Lin Zhao becomes his mistress, he will be the false royal father of Xixia, a transcendent existence like Zhang Yizhi of Wu Zhou.  The word "sex" has a knife on its head, and it's possible that Lin Zhao couldn't grasp it under the temptation.  After all, Liang Yi's handwritten letter is on the desk. If it was a casual relationship, the words would never be so intimate!  Of course, if this is the case, it may be a countermeasure.  But, how did the thousands of soldiers in Dashun City die?  Li Fugui's military report was extremely tragic, chilling and truly outrageous.  The biggest suspect is Lin Zhao, which inevitably makes people suspicious and indignant!  And those two thousand war horses, what¡¯s going on?  It was a good thing that Lin Zhao opened the Tea Horse Road, and he brought back many war horses this time. Zhao Xu was very happy about this, and originally planned to reward Lin Zhao after he returned to Bianjing.  Buthe actually took this opportunity to make some small moves!  Two thousand war horses was already a huge sum for the Song Dynasty, which was short of horses. What was Lin Zhao going to do to buy horses?  The most important thing is where did he sell the horses?  In ancient times, weapons, armor, and horses were very sensitive and could easily be directly linked to rebellion.  Lin Zhao's actions like this will inevitably lead to suspicion.  Especially in the northwest, where the situation was complicated, it was even more worrying. Two thousand war horses were already stuck in their throats, which made Zhao Xu very unhappy.  As for Lin Zhao's surname, although Zhao Xu intended to cultivate him as a confidant, it was difficult to grasp Lin Zhao's loyalty. After all, Lin Zhao had a precedent of "betraying" Wang Xianggong.  Zhao Xu himself couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on for a while.  Li Fugui had already stated that he would escort Lin Zhao back to Bianjing for trial, and Zhao Xu even made plans to conduct an imperial trial.  This matter must be brought to light!  Since being used by Lu Huiqing, Emperor Zhao Xu has become more and more suspicious, and he hates exploitation and betrayal.  If Lin Zhao really betrayed the Song Dynasty and ignored his trust, Zhao Xu would never be merciful!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao was barely considered a prominent figure in Bianjing, so as soon as the news of the "treason case" came out  , immediately caused a sensation in the whole city.  ??At least it has spread among officials and caused widespread heated discussion.  Most of the officials¡¯ initial attitude was one of shock and disbelief.  How could Lin Shaoqing, who was favored by the Holy Spirit and had a bright future, commit treason?  Everyone will have such questions.  As for the idea that Empress Dowager Liang was a guest, it simply cannot be put on the table.  At the same time, it also aroused the curiosity of many people, how charming is the Queen Mother Liang of Xixia?  What's so good about making noodles?  Many people don¡¯t believe it at all, but the facts are there and the evidence is ¡°conclusive¡± and difficult to deny.  Of course, some people also doubt whether it is Xixia's counterintuitive plan?  Or does it have anything to do with Li Bogyu, the governor of Gyeongju?  After all, Lin Zhao went to investigate the Qingzhou case, and Li Fugui was a party and suspect.  But what should we say about those soldiers who died in Dashun City?  Li Fugui killed his subordinates?  Few people believe it and say it, and probably no one dares to think so at all.  After all, Li Zhizhou had just led his army to retake Dashun City and save the situation on Huanqing Road. He was regarded as a hero, so few people questioned him.  Therefore, the doubts stop here for the time being!  Of course, there is no shortage of so-called loyal people and people who add insult to injury in the world.  When many people learned about Lin Zhao¡¯s behavior, they immediately wrote letters of impeachment and demanded that Lin Zhao be put to death.  Collaborating with the enemy and treason, massacring thousands of soldiers of the Song Dynasty, and intending to rebel, these are all heinous crimes. ??????????????????????????????????????The husband was filled with indignation and rage, and the calls for punishment became louder and louder than ever.  Lin Zhao has become a street rat, and everyone is shouting to beat him.  There are also many people who have added insult to injury, either because of Lin Zhaoxi's past sins or because of conflicts of interest.  Some are purely out of jealousy, and some are even just joining in the fun to highlight their loyalty and justice These people make small troubles and cannot make any big waves.  What is really scary are those who are adding fuel to the flames and waiting for opportunities to act!  After receiving the news that Lin Zhao had committed a crime and was imprisoned, Brother Lu Huiqing was very happy, and they were completely gloating about his misfortune.  Because of the death of Lu Shengqing, the hatred between them has been difficult to resolve.  Lu Huiqing and Lu Heqing have been planning revenge, but they have failed every time.  However, they were not discouraged and kept waiting.  Now the opportunity has finally arrived!  Lu Heqing smiled and said: "Brother, we don't need to take action, Lin Zhao is dead this time." "I'm afraid not necessarily!" Lu Huiqing's reaction was calm.  "What's going on? Is there anything wrong?" Lu Heqing might have been a little carried away, so he ignored a lot.  "Do you believe it was Lin Zhao who collaborated with the enemy and committed treason?" Lu Huiqing asked coldly.  "Thisit's hard to say" Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice: "You don't even have the confidence yourself, so this matter" The Lu family brothers are close to the center, especially close to Wang Anshi's family.  Naturally informed and well-informed.  "Brother, could it be that Li Fugui has a problem" Lu Heqing immediately guessed the key.  Lu Huiqing thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "I can't get anywhere even if I think about it" "Thenin other words, there is still hope for Lin Zhao?" Lu Heqing seemed a little unwilling, and said in a deep voice: "The officials favor him.  Maybe they will be kind to him" "No, the key to this matter is not the official family!" Lu Huiqing waved his hands and said: "If Lin Zhao really collaborates with the enemy and treason, the official family will be furious. But if the official family feels that.  He is trustworthy, but the officials think there is a problem. What do you think will be the result? Will the officials offend the officials because of his "favoritism"?  Could it be wrong? For the sake of fairness, the matter will most likely be handed over to the Tribunal of Justice or to the public trial. As long as the charges are proven, hehe" "Brother is saying?" "Li Fugui has already reported the evidence to the court.  "The next step is to review the case. Some things have their own way." Lu Huiqing said: "How can we miss this God-given opportunity? But it is not appropriate for us to take action now!" "What should we do?"  We are anxious, just wait!" To be continued.  )

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 293: The Insidious Second Boy

    Compared to Lu Huiqing, Wang Yu was more anxious.  Others may not know who Li Fugui is, but the Wang family and his son must be familiar with him.  The gentleman-like Wang Anshi may have only seen the good side of Li Fugui, but Wang Yu saw it more comprehensively.  Wang Yu is very smart, but compared to his father, he is relatively sinister, and his thoughts and actions are much less gentlemanly.  To a certain extent, Wang Yu doesn't care about a person's character, he cares more about his ability, and he cares more about whether he can be used by me.  He attaches great importance to a person's use value.  Li Fugui had a certain status in the military, but Wang Anshi lacked such support. Subsequent reforms involving military affairs rarely required the support of the military.  In addition, Li Fugui was a good friend of Wang Anshi, so he was particularly important.  What¡¯s even more terrible is that at the beginning of the Gyeongju case, Wang Anshi had already expressed support for Li Fugui.  Now it can be said that they are a community of stakeholders. Keeping Li Fugui is also protecting Wang Anshi's face and interests, and there is no room for maneuver.  Is Lee Bo Kyu really clean?  Wang Yu smiled and said nothing!  ??The person sent to investigate the case was Lin Zhao. If it had been before, or if it had been another person, Wang Yu was not worried, and the Qingzhou incident would have been resolved satisfactorily.  But Lin Zhao parted ways with the Wang family after he wrote a letter stating the shortcomings of the Qingmiao Law.  Wang Yu began to deliberately distance himself from Lin Zhao, especially on the Chinese Valentine's Day at Jinmingchi. Wang Yu was originally interested in Chai Minyan, and even wrote a piece of "Eye Mei" to convey his love, but he did not want to be overshadowed by Lin Zhao's "Magpie Bridge Immortal".  Great loss of color.  Wang Yu was naturally dissatisfied with Lin Zhao's "attack to win love", and the rift between them became more and more obvious.  In fact, there are deeper reasons.  That is jealousy.  Maybe Wang Yu himself doesn't want to admit it or notice it.  Wang Yu has always been known as a young talent.  He wrote tens of thousands of books before he was twenty years old, and his eyes were as high as his head. Throughout the Song Dynasty, there seemed to be few young people who could compare with him.  However, Lin Zhao's appearance completely overshadowed him, and he gave up his throne as the number one young man in the Song Dynasty.  Maybe at this moment, as the prince Zhongyun, Wang Yu is much better than Lin Zhao as a storyteller in Chongzheng Palace.  But he is the son of Mr. Wang.  It's more or less due to my father's shadow.  Lin Zhao, on the other hand, was completely in vain. He relied on his own abilities and worked hard little by little to get to where he is today.  Moreover, Lin Zhao's momentum is extraordinary, and it will only be a matter of time before he surpasses him.  Perhaps in the past, Wang Yu had an advantage in talent and learning, and had unique insights into classics and history, so he could be called a young talent.  But what about Lin Zhao?  It is a blockbuster without even making a sound.  The news about the banquet at Shao Mansion in Tianjin Bridge, Luoyang has spread, and Lin Zhao's theory of "heart" has become a hot topic.  It even surpassed the world-famous Ercheng brothers, and even Zhang Zai, Shao Yong, Sima Guang and many other academics were highly praised.  At present, there has been an upsurge in exploring "heart" and "reason" among scholars in the Song Dynasty, and Lin Zhao seems to have the tendency to become a new academic star.  And Lin Zhao went on several missions.  He has first-class academic talent and is eloquent.  Able in literature and martial arts, he seemed to be an all-rounder, surpassing Wang Yu in all aspects.  Wang Yu didn¡¯t say it, and maybe he didn¡¯t realize it himself, but in fact, he had already felt jealousy.  So when something happened in Qingzhou and Lin Zhao went to investigate, Wang Yu¡¯s first thought was not to communicate with Lin Zhao and try to get Lin Zhao to help solve the problem satisfactorily.  He was sure that Lin Zhao would not help them, and he was not even willing to believe that Lin Zhao was related to the Wang family and was biased to some extent.  So I wrote a letter to Li Fugui, asking him to be prepared and be careful about Lin Zhao.  But he never expected that it would be like this. Lin Zhao "collaborated with the enemy and treason"?  It is not impossible, but Wang Yu, who is well aware of the inside story, is inevitably suspicious and does not dare to believe it too much.  If this is the case, then what exactly happened in Gyeongju?  How big is this bureau?  What did Lee Bo-kyu do?  This case not only involves Lin Zhao, but also involves Xixia and Tubo, as well as the Zhong family in Qingjian City. It can be said to be very involved, and it is definitely a shocking case.  This matter can be said to be of national concern. If there is a slight mistake, what will be the consequences?  ¡°If it is true that Li Fugui did something, the consequences would be disastrous once the matter is exposed.  ¡° Such a big case, with such wide implications, is not as simple as false accusation.  Especially none of the soldiers from Dashun City survived. How did they die?  Wang Yu didn't dare to think too much at all.  ¡°Maybe I am paranoid, but I must take precautions and be prepared.  The case of Lin Zhao¡¯s treason must be confirmed with conclusive evidence.  And Li Fugui was still the loyal general with great achievements in battle and his father's helping hand.  "This must not affect the father's prestige and reputation, nor affect the vested interests of the Wang family."  &nbspNot only that, Wang Yu himself had written a letter to Li Fugui before, which was undoubtedly a handle.  If something goes wrong, it will most likely affect you, so the risk must be nipped in the bud.  At the same time, inner jealousy also played a role.  " If you want to facilitate this, it will be difficult for you to do it alone. You will need to find a proper helper.  "I think Lu Jifu will be interested!" Wang Yu said to himself, with a sneer on his lips, and then went straight to Lu Huiqing's house.  Wang Yu naturally knew about the deep hatred between the Lu family brothers and Lin Zhao. Before this, in order to take the overall situation into consideration, he had appeared to mediate.  "It's a pity that Lin Zhao doesn't appreciate it at all. It's a pity that he had such good intentions, which made Wang Yu's heart even more resentful.  In the current situation, we can only win over the Lu Huiqing brothers wholeheartedly.  Wang Anshi was a stubborn man, and he couldn't tolerate the behavior of gentlemen in certain places.  If the reform is to proceed smoothly, it needs a capable, unscrupulous and ruthless helper like Lu Huiqing.  As for what happened last time, he had already expressed his apology tactfully, so Lu Huiqing probably wouldn't care too much.  But many times, once a mistake is made, it is difficult to make up for it.  Wang Yu would never have thought that he was using his "intelligence" and enthusiasm to win over and train a white-eyed wolf and a gravedigger!  Only on that day will he know what it means to be forgiven for God's evil deeds, but not for human beings Wang Yu's arrival was completely expected by Lu Huiqing!  Although he was more intent on adding insult to injury to deal with Lin Zhao than anyone else, he could not do this alone, and it was not appropriate for him, Lu Huiqing, to take the lead.  The stakes are so high that not only will you not be able to get revenge if you get involved easily, you may also be asking for trouble.  ¡°If Mr. Wang¡¯s son comes forward to take charge, then he, Lu Huiqing, will definitely not be stingy with some help.  While achieving the goal, he can further gain the trust of Wang Xianggong and his son, which is of great benefit to himself.  At the same time, there is also an additional guarantee for safety. If something goes wrong, there will be someone higher up to support it. Wang Xianggong and his son will be able to withstand the limelight and pressure, and they don¡¯t have to worry about the crisis of standing out.  ¡°In the final analysis, they all have the intention of taking advantage of each other, and they use each other.  "Brother Yuanze, why are you free to come to the house today?" Lu Huiqing is a good person, and whoever speaks first about this matter will definitely weaken his momentum.  So he had to wait. As long as Wang Yu spoke first, he would be able to gain more benefits and have greater initiative.  Wang Yu naturally understood this and said with a smile, "I'm here to congratulate Brother Jifu!" "Why are you so happy?" Lu Huiqing smiled, pretending to be very confused.  Wang Yu's expression became a little more solemn, and he whispered: "Of course, my brother's great revenge will be avenged, and my soul in heaven can be comforted." "Oh?!" Lu Huiqing's expression was a little silent, and he was very surprised when he mentioned this matter.  It was hard to deny, and he immediately said: "It should be said that the Skynet is full of omissions and no leaks!" "Brother Jifu is right, but some things often have unexpected changes, and omissions and omissions are also common." Wang Yu sighed lightly.  With a sound, he said: "The opportunity for revenge is rare. If you miss it, I will inevitably be disappointed. But Brother Shengqing is a kind man, so I don't think I will blame him" Lu Huiqing's expression was slightly unnatural, and she smiled softly.  : "Yuanze is joking!" "Sorry, I made a mistake, brother Jifu, please forgive me!" Wang Yu said with a smile: "However, the behavior of some people who collaborate with the enemy and treason is really abominable and outrageous. As a minister of the Song Dynasty, how can I see it?  The traitor is so rampant" "That's natural!" Lu Huiqing echoed. He had made up his mind to pretend to be confused as long as Wang Yu didn't spit.  Wang Yu was very helpless. Lu Huiqing was older than him, had more experience, and was relatively more mature.  Moreover, he is no less intelligent than him, and is even better in terms of ruthlessness, cunning and cunning.  It is really not easy to get an advantage from Lu Huiqing!  There was no point in continuing to talk in circles, so Wang Yu said directly: "There are many loyal people in the court who want to write a letter to impeach Lin Zhao. I wonder what brother Jifu wants?" What kind of loyal people, in fact, Wang Yu must have gathered them.  Just help your own people, create momentum, and add fuel to the flames!  "That's what it means on the surface, but in fact, Lu Huiqing, I'm ready to take action. Will you participate?"  Lu Huiqing smiled and said: "Such a loyal and patriotic act of serving the country is naturally obligatory for those who are loyal to the emperor and patriotic." "I'm afraid it won't have much effect simply by submitting a letter of impeachment. The case will definitely need to be heard by the three judicial courts. Who can speak eloquently?"  I also know, what should I do if he deceives everyone with his sweet words?" Wang Yu directly stated his purpose.  The three Dharma departments are Dali Temple, Yushi?? and the Ministry of Punishment.  Lin Zhao is now the nominal Shaoqing of Dali Temple, although he has no interaction with the officials of Dali Temple.  Out of common practice, they must avoid suspicion, so the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment will most likely be responsible for this matter.  Wang Yu himself can speak to the Ministry of Punishments, but he cannot intervene on the Yushitai side.  Lu Huiqing undoubtedly has resources in this regard. His third brother, Lu Heqing, currently works at the Yushitai as an imperial censor.  Moreover, Lu Huiqing's status in the court was not low. He had a wide network of contacts and strong abilities. The key was that he had many ideas.  If you can join forces with them, you will be able to get twice the result with half the effort and have unexpected effects!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster! PS: Sorry, I was unable to update yesterday due to something else. I¡¯m so sorry. If you don¡¯t say anything, I¡¯ll make up for it with five updates today!

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 294 Rescue in Action

    Wang Yu only mentioned it briefly, and Lu Huiqing reacted immediately.  Wang Yuanze is trying to borrow his brother's connections and energy in Yushitai, and at the same time, he is trying to drag himself into the water.  To avenge his brother, Lu Huiqing must participate. Wang Yu has already taken the lead, so why not?  As for the Yushitai side, it is easier to handle.  The third younger brother, Lu Heqing, is the censor and has certain connections in the censorship. It is absolutely possible to influence the attitudes of some people.  What¡¯s more, there is an old dispute between Yushitai and Lin Zhao!  At that time, Tang Jie, Xianggong Tang, was the helmsman of Yushitai. He was a banner of justice and conscience and was deeply loved.  Later, Shengsheng was "mad" by Lin Zhao. Although there were other reasons, they all knew it.  But outsiders don¡¯t think so. Even if the Ayun case ended like that and Emperor Zhao Xu supported Lin Zhao, he could not completely resolve Yushitai¡¯s resentment.  The so-called integrity and kindness of ancient officials are very special. Zhang Mingyuan of the Ministry of Revenue went to Hangzhou to inspect Changpingcang and deliberately made things difficult for Lin Zhao in order to avenge Tang Jie.  Zhang Mingyuan only received a little favor from Tang Jie many years ago, and the officials at Yushitai were Tang Jie's disciples and former officials. What would they think?  ¡°Perhaps they were powerless in the past and had nothing to do with Lin Zhao. They could not act rashly and would not deliberately do anything.  But this time, it was a coincidence that Lin Zhao fell into their hands. I believe that the people at Yushitai would not miss this perfect opportunity.  Lu Huiqing had already seen this clearly, so he readily agreed.  Just by defeating the Three Law Division, will Lin Zhao be killed?  There were too many people in the Song Dynasty who could influence this case.  The emperor and all of you.  And Hanlin bachelor's degree can do it.  There is no guarantee that there will be no changes.  Such an opportunity is really rare. It would be a pity if we can't hit it with one hit!  If Lin Zhao was lucky enough to escape, it would be difficult for him to seek revenge in the future.  "Brother Yuanze, even if the Ministry of Punishment and Yushitai are biased, the most important thing in hearing a case is evidence. I wonder how prepared Li Zhizhou is?" "This" Wang Yu doesn't know either. Based on the current situation,  Judging from the situation, if Li Fugui was really impulsive, some things would be really scary.  Lu Huiqing said with a half-smile: "The most decisive thing in the world is to die without proof As long as you are a scholar with integrity, how can you live with dignity in the world by collaborating with the enemy and treason?" "Naked hint!  Wang Yu also knew that if Lin Zhao died on the road, it would undoubtedly be the most perfect ending.  It is best to commit suicide out of fear of guilt and die without any evidence.  This is the safest way, but I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s very difficult to do it But we¡¯ve reached the current point.  I'm afraid there's no way back, but it's not impossible.  It's okay to think of a way.  At least Lin Zhao is currently under the control of the Qingzhou Army. Maybe Li Fugui has already taken action "Yes, but some people are so shameless, let them go!" Wang Yu chuckled and remembered it in his heart.  The goal has been achieved, Lu Huiqing smiled softly and stopped talking.  The real master Lin Zhao is still far in the northwest, but the murderous secret has been revealed in Bianjing City ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing are busy here  To add insult to injury, he wanted to kill Lin Zhao.  At the same time, many people tried their best to rescue Lin Zhao.  The most anxious ones are undoubtedly Jinghe Jinghe and the Iron-faced Sect Master. Fortunately, they are relatively well-informed. They learned about the trouble in Bianjing just now.  It¡¯s a coincidence, because Meng Ruoying murmured in her dream that her lover was on a business trip to the northwest.  In order to conduct a more comprehensive search for the whereabouts of the young master, the leader of the Iron-faced Sect specifically asked people to pay attention in Bianjing to track down the young officials who had recently gone to the northwest.  I hope I can select one or two from them and find clues.  By accident, the personnel in Bianjing felt that Lin Zhao's situation was very consistent in all aspects, and it happened that such a big event happened again, so they did not dare to delay and quickly reported retribution to Tianfu.  Therefore, the Iron-faced Sect Leader learned the news immediately.  Lin Zhao was imprisoned for collaborating with the enemy and treason. Are you kidding?  Emperor Renzong¡¯s fourth prince committed treason?  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was extremely angry. How could Emperor Renzong be so embarrassed in heaven?  Even if we put this aside, based on our understanding of Lin Zhao from all aspects, it is impossible for such a thing to happen.  The Iron-faced Sect Master was shocked, while Jinghe layman was frightened and fainted.  I just learned that my son's whereabouts had to be seen in the future, but he was caught again. Which mother can tolerate it?  The first words Jinghe lay when he woke up were: "Quick, save Zhao'er!" Whether Lin Zhao is there or not,??, as long as he is the only son of Emperor Renzong, there must be no mistakes and he must be saved.  "Madam, don't worry, I will do my best to protect you!" Gu Qi felt a lot more pressure in her heart, and said in a deep voice: "I'm always afraid that such a day will come, but I didn't expect it to come so soon!" "It turns out that Ruoying's  Dreams are omens. She always said that she dreamed of Zhaoer being chased. It seems that Zhaoer was really in trouble!" Jinghe layman couldn't help but sigh, and at the same time he fully recognized Meng Ruoying as his daughter-in-law.  "How could this happen? What happened in the northwest? Is there any specific news?" The leader of the Iron Mask Sect immediately asked in a deep voice.  Jiang Leiting said: "My subordinates have just asked. After the young master came back from Tubo, he was directly ordered to go to Qingzhou to investigate the case of Li Fugui's defeat. After the young master arrived in Qingzhou, he seemed to have accidentally entered the army and participated in the massacre.  The battle in Shuncheng later came out. The news came out that the thousands of defenders in Dashun City were wiped out. It was due to the collusion between the young master and Xixia Liang Yimi. After Li Fugui recaptured the city, he detained the young master and returned him.  A lot of evidence was found. It is said that the young master colluded with Xixia and was also involved with the Zhong family. He secretly purchased two thousand war horses from Tubo with evil intentions and collaborated with the enemy and the country" At the end of the sentence, the face of the Iron-faced Sect Master became more and more gloomy.  They all knew the seriousness of this matter. Conspiracy to rebel against the country was a serious crime. Once convicted, Lin Zhao was in a very dangerous situation.  The leader of the Iron Mask clan said solemnly: "How could this be?" "Maybe it has something to do with Li Fugui. The young master went to Qingzhou to check on him" Jiang Leiting did not dare to draw rash conclusions, but only had some guesses.  "Then how is the court handling it now?" The Iron-faced Sect Leader is most concerned about this issue, which is undoubtedly the key at present.  "Zhao Xu has just issued an order to escort the young master back to Bianjing for trial. At the same time, Zhong E and others have also been suspended from their positions. The northwest is now in a mess." Jiang Leiting understood the general situation clearly when receiving the messenger.  "Young Master is still in Qingzhou?" "Yes!" The iron-faced sect master's face darkened and he said: "Thing Lei, you go to the northwest immediately, use all your strength, and find a way to secretly protect Young Master. First, Young Master must save his life.  There is a chance of rescue and we can go to the northwest to investigate and see if we can find any clues to determine what happened in Qingzhou? " "Is the sect leader worried about murder and silence?" Jiang Leiting suddenly became excited, Jinghe Jushi and Gu Qi were even more shocked.  nervous.  "Be careful when sailing a thousand-year-old ship. The most important thing right now is to save the young master's life. How could he do such a dirty thing with his character? It is probably Xixia's counter-intentional plan or someone deliberately framed him. There is no guarantee that someone will have a wrong idea.  We have to be on guard!" The iron-faced leader said in a deep voice: "And we must find out what happened in the northwest as soon as possible. Only in this way can we discuss countermeasures and rescue the young master." "Yes!  "But there is one thing. We must not reveal our identities and our strength unless it is absolutely necessary, and we must not easily conflict with the escorting officers and soldiers." The leader of the Iron Face Sect gave an instruction and said: "There are two ways to rescue the young master, civil and military. The use of force is the last resort."  The most important thing is to find a way to prove the prince's innocence. If the prince's identity is revealed, the consequences will be unimaginable. "The existence of Song Renzong's biological son will undoubtedly threaten the legitimacy of Song Yingzong's succession and the throne of the current emperor Zhao Xu.  .  Ruthless is the most important thing for the imperial family, especially if it threatens the throne, it will be a matter of life and death.  If Zhao Xu knew that he had such an uncle, could he allow Lin Zhao to survive?  At this moment, the strength is not yet weak, and the Iron-faced Sect Master really does not dare to take risks.  "Yes!" The iron-faced sect master immediately said: "Madam, don't worry, I will bring the young master to you safe and sound." "Thank you, lord, you must protect my child!" Jinghe layman had already lost his son once, and he found it again.  It is even more precious and cannot be lost again.  "Madam, just stay at Yingtian Mansion. I will leave the matter of rescuing the young master to you. I am going to Bianjing now. There are some things that must be prepared in advance." "Well!" Jinghe layman was most worried, but there was nothing he could do.  I have placed my hope on the Iron-faced Sect Master.  The leader of the Iron Mask clan said solemnly: "Madam, there is something I want to ask your opinion first. When I go to Bianjing this time, I want to go and meet Uncle Cao Guo, and then inform the Empress Dowager Cao of the identity of the young master, so that she can also have one."  "Comfort, what do you think?" "This" Jinghe hesitated slightly.  The leader of the Iron Face Sect said: "The Empress Dowager Cao has a transcendent status and can step in to protect the young master when necessary. Moreover, if the young master wants to develop and do anything in the future, CaoThe Queen Mother will also be an important helper, not to mention no matter what, the Queen Mother Cao is the son's aunt!  " "Well, as long as it is conducive to rescuing Zhao'er, just do it.  Jinghe layman naturally knew the stakes, and said slowly: "The future is still far-term, let's consider it in the long term, don't act too hastily, I just hope there is something, don't let Zhaoer be in danger easily!"  "    "yes!  "The Iron-faced Sect Master agreed in a deep voice. Lin Zhao's qualifications and current situation gave him hope. As long as it works properly, things in the future are still very possible. And in this process, Queen Mother Cao is even more crucial. A rescue  Lin Zhao's operation has begun, and the people involved are not just the Iron Face Sect Masters The next road from the northwest to Bianjing will be very lively (to be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated!  quick!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 295: Immediate Boss

    The Gyeongju case is still in the process of fermentation and is only in its preliminary stage. The waves it has set off are gathering strength, and it will not be long before it will erupt as fiercely as a tsunami!  ??Thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, the wind and clouds have moved, and the wind and clouds will surely rise!  Lin Zhao is at the core, his life is at stake and is the top priority.  ??????????????????????????????Is it an unsolved case with no proof, or an unjust case with reasonable and legal acquittal?  There is God's will, and there are not many human factors.  ¡°At least for now, Li Fugui, Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing all want Lin Zhao¡¯s life.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect has urgently sent Jiang Leiting to the northwest. However, it is a long distance from Yingtian Mansion to Qingzhou, and it will take a long time to rush there at full speed.  It is precisely because of this that the Iron Mask Sect Leader is very worried!  Twenty years, the purpose of hard work is just to find people?  Later, there were many ideas and plans, all based on the fact that the fourth prince was safe and sound.  In front of layman Jinghe, he did not dare to say anything for fear that his wife would be frightened and worried too much, but he was really sweating in his heart.  When there is nothing you can do and you can¡¯t intervene, you can only pray silently and ask for God¡¯s blessing.  "Official, your child has finally been found, you must protect him!" The Iron-faced Sect Master looked up at the sky, seeming to see the kind and smiling face of Emperor Renzong, but his heart had already flown to the northwest.  Is Lin Zhao¡¯s life and death completely controlled by others?  Even if he is in Gyeongju Prison, it may not be like this!  Li Fugui was also cautious at first and did not dare to kill Lin Zhao easily.  The most appropriate thing for him to do at first was to take Lin Zhao into custody, then report it to the court and follow the Holy One's decision.  Even though I know it.  Ninety percent of the officials issued an edict to escort Lin Zhao to Hui Bianjing.  But still do it.     no way.  Only in this way can we ensure that we are clear about ourselves and appear to be selfless and free from suspicion.  But deep down, Li Fugui did not want Lin Zhao to return to Bianjing safely. Although the evidence in all aspects was relatively perfect, if there was a problem in any aspect, he would be affected.  Death without evidence is the best solution!  Although there will definitely be rumors and even some people doubting themselves, there will be no evidence.  So what?  As long as you don¡¯t take action in Gyeongju and put aside your own suspicions, everything will be easy to talk about!  "Mr. Chen, the imperial edict has been issued. As expected, the officials requested that Lin Zhao be escorted to Bianjing." Li Fugui looked at the imperial edict and sighed softly.  Chen Qiao smiled and said: "It's completely expected. I wonder how the officials will react? Is there any trouble in Bianjing?" "It is said that the officials were very angry and immediately issued this imperial edict. Zhong E and others have all been temporarily suspended.  He was dismissed. The Zhong family in Qingjian was also temporarily under control. In addition, officials in Bianjing were furious and wrote letters of impeachment, demanding severe punishment. "When Li Fugui sent the military report, he arranged for his confidants to go there.  Bianjing inquired about first-hand information to ensure that he understood the mentality and actions of the officials and officials, so that he could have an idea and determine the countermeasures.  "Lin Zhao's status in the hearts of officials is indeed extraordinary!" Chen Qiao couldn't help but sigh.  "How can you see it?" Li Fugui was a little confused, and his words were a little bit sad. Lin Zhao, at such a young age, actually has a more sacred heart than the powerful Zhizhou like them, who are pastors and guardians. It is inevitable that he is a little jealous.  And under the current circumstances, the more the emperor valued Lin Zhao, the greater the pressure he was under and the more worried he became.  Chen Qiao smiled and said: "Let Lin Zhao return to Bianjing, and the imperial edict came so quickly and even more urgently. It can be understood that the officials can't believe it and have to ask in person. Especially when the wave of impeachment in Bianjing is so intense  The official was unmoved at all, which shows that he was trying to figure out the steward's thoughts. "What should I do?" Li Fugui had something on his mind, and it was inevitable that he was a little guilty and worried.  "Just carry on as usual!" Chen Qiao didn't know whether he was confident or helpless.  "Ahas usual?" Li Fugui was suddenly confused and could not react.  "General, is there any movement from Young Master Yuanze?" Chen Qiao did not answer directly, but asked about another matter.  "I don't know. When the news reaches Bianjing, there will definitely be news from Mr. Yuanze, but we still don't know what his actions are." Li Fugui believed that even if he didn't speak, Wang Yu would be able to do something about this matter.  Will definitely help.  As for Wang Anshi, he really didn't dare to reveal it easily. He still has a gentleman's demeanor in resisting his father-in-law. If there is a righteous intention to kill the family, the consequences will be disastrous.  Even if Wang Anshi couldn't bear it for a while, he would definitely alienate himself. Li Fugui was really reluctant to leave the big tree of Wang Xianggong.  ? ?Qiao said: "If Lin Zhao arrives in Bianjing, we can only rely on Mr. Yuanze and the others for some matters, and things will be out of our control. Who knows what changes will happen in Bianjing, but Mr. Yuanze,  Even Wang Xianggong cannot completely control the situation" Li Fugui fully understood this hint, and that was what he had considered at the beginning.  Now that things have come to this, we can only do one thing and two things.  "So, to be sure, Lin Zhao cannot be allowed to return to Bianjing alive." Li Fugui gritted his teeth with a ferocious expression.  What exactly was he doing in Gyeongju these days?  He knows best.  Once it is exposed, he will definitely be blamed for his death.  Especially the more than 1,000 lives lost in Gyeongju, if you take it seriously, you can confiscate your family and exterminate your clan.  If Lin Zhao dies, these will become secrets forever and will not be leaked.  Even if someone accuses him, he will die without proof. The worst he can do is not become the governor of Gyeongju.  "Compared with wealth and life, high office, wealth and wealth are nothing. We must have life to enjoy them.  At this moment, Li Fugui had already prepared for the worst.  Chen Qiao and Li Fugui are now completely on the same rope, and they can only be with him in one heart and one road to the end.  "General, please remember that the method must be clever. It is best to do it after leaving Gyeongju!" "That's natural!" It is naturally impossible for Li Fugui to do something like this where there is no silver 300 taels, but no matter where he does it,  As long as Lin Zhao dies, he will not be able to escape his involvement.  Now that things have come to this point, we can¡¯t take care of that much anymore.  "Also, we must consider those soldiers of the Forbidden Army!" Chen Qiao shuddered when thinking of Su An's fierce eyes that day.  I'm really worried about how these Forbidden Army soldiers will react once a quarrel breaks out.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are many people who want to kill Lin Zhao and silence him, but it¡¯s not that easy to implement it!  It¡¯s not convenient to do it in Gyeongju, so I can only think about it on the way out of Gyeongju!  Li Fugui¡¯s wishful thinking was shrewd, but unfortunately people¡¯s calculations are not as good as God¡¯s calculations. Just when he was arranging to escort Lin Zhao to Bianjing, a man came to Huanqing Road.  The person coming is none other than Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province!  Li Fugui immediately complained. In the northwest, the position of magistrate is already a very high official position, especially in the border states. Because they have to defend Xixia, they have relatively great power in both military and political aspects.  Like in Gyeongju, on Huanqing Road, Li Fugui could cover the sky with one hand.  However, in the northwest, there are still people who can control him, such as Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Shi.  The official position of Xuanfu envoy first started in the late Tang Dynasty. In the late Tang Dynasty, ministers were sent to inspect post-war areas and flood and drought-stricken areas, and they were called Xuanxian comfort envoys or Xuanfu envoys.  By the Song Dynasty, the official position of Xuanfushi still existed, but the functions had undergone great changes!  The Song Dynasty did not often appoint Xuanfu envoys, but once appointed, their status and power were of great importance.  The status of the Xuanfu envoy in the Northern Song Dynasty was equivalent to that of the ruling minister, or was held by the ruling minister.  His initial duties were to inspect local areas and interrogate officials and people. For example, in the third year of Xianping (1000), Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, he served as a counselor in political affairs and served as the ambassador to Hebei and Hedong border areas.  Later, it evolved into a military commander of one or more routes. In the eighth year of Qingli reign of Emperor Renzong of Song Dynasty (1048), Wen Yanbo, the political advisor, was appointed as the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Province. He was a military commander specially designed to suppress Wang Ze of Beizhou.  In the fourth year of Huangyou's reign (1052), Di Qing, deputy envoy to the Privy Council, was appointed as the Xuanfu envoy. This was the first time that a military official was appointed as the Xuanfu envoy.  By the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, the eunuch Tong Guan and others also served as Xuanfu envoys.  It can be seen from this that the position and power of the Xuanfu Envoy are so great!  He has jurisdiction over all aspects of military and political affairs, and can be said to be the highest official like a prince.  The envoy of Xuanfu on Shaanxi Road is even more incredible!  The Xuanfu envoys in other regions may have been dispatched after wars or disasters, but in Shaanxi Province, because of the conflict with Xixia, the Xuanfu envoys became a permanent official position.  The Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road is undoubtedly in charge of the military and administration of Shaanxi Fourth Road, and Qingzhou is also within its jurisdiction. He happens to be the immediate superior of Qingzhou Zhizhou.  Now the Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy is Han Jiang!  Han Jiang, whose courtesy name is Zihua, used his father's influence to make up for the post of Zhailang in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, and moved to the fire department to comment on affairs.  Renzong became Jinshi in the second year of Qingli, except for Prince Zhongyun and Tongpan Chenzhou.  During the Renzong Dynasty, he successively served as a judge of the Ministry of Revenue, was promoted to Youzhengyan, Zhizhigao, and moved to Longtuge to be a bachelor, a Hanlin bachelor, and a censor Zhongcheng.  During the Jiayou period, he successively served as the governor of Qingzhou, Chengdu Prefecture, and Kaifeng Prefecture.  Later he also served as the third envoy.  Looking at Han Jiang¡¯s resume, he has held almost all important positions in the Song Dynasty.  Zhizhigao drafted imperial edicts for the emperor. Hanlin bachelor was the emperor's senior political advisor. He also served as the Kaifeng government official and the third fiscal officer of the Song Dynasty, known as the "planner".  It is enough to prove that his ability is good.His position is lofty and should not be underestimated at all.  During the reign of Emperor Yingzong, Han Jiang was also highly used.  When the current emperor Zhao Xu came to the throne, he was worshiped as deputy privy envoy.  In the third year of Xining's reign, that is, this year, he paid homage to the governor and served as the deputy prime minister of Shaanxi Province.  The defense of Xixia on the Shaanxi Road is very important, and it must be a minister in power who can take on this important task.  Another point is that there are some powerful generals in the northwest, and ordinary people may not be able to control such a situation.  Han Jiang is undoubtedly a very suitable candidate!  But when he came to the northwest, there was a sense of helplessness!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 296: The Road Back to Beijing

    The reason why Han Jiang should not be underestimated is that in addition to being a high-ranking official himself, he also has two extraordinary brothers.  Han Jiang, Han Zhen and Han Wei are three brothers. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? During the Renzong Dynasty, Han Wei was recommended to Taichang Liyuan by Ouyang Xiu, and soon went out to judge Jingzhou.  Later, he joined the army for the Huaiyang County Prince's Office.  The king of Huaiyang County at that time was the eldest son of Song Yingzong and the current emperor Zhao Xu.  The reporter joined the army as an important official of the palace. Han Wei's status in Zhao Xu's heart was self-evident. Later, he naturally became an official of the East Palace and a confidant of the prince.  ¡°The emperor was a confidant before he ascended the throne. After he ascended the throne, he became even more extraordinary and his future was bright.  In the second year of Xining, Han Wei moved to be a Hanlin scholar and knew Kaifeng Mansion. The three brothers of the Han family became high-ranking officials in the same court, and they became a good talk for a while.  As a result, he was forced to leave Xiangzhou not long ago because of disagreements with Wang Anshi. It can be said that he was demoted.  It is worth mentioning that the reason why Wang Anshi came into Zhao Xu's vision, was gradually reused, and obtained his current position as prime minister was largely due to Han Wei's recommendation.  When Zhao Xu came to the throne, he had great ambitions to carry out reforms.  But Han Qi, Sima Guang and others responded very coldly, which disappointed him very much.  They even specifically allowed him to sit in a sedan chair and invited Mr. Fu Bi, who had participated in the Qingli New Deal, to the palace, but he got the same reaction.  Zhao Xu had no choice. All the ministers in the court wanted to remember him, so he had no choice but to find another way and choose a virtuous one.  At this time, his confidant Han Jiang recommended someone to him, and that was Wang Anshi.  At that time, Han Wei and Wang Anshi were close friends. Han Wei knew that Wang Anshi's talent, learning ability, and desire for reform were exactly the talents the emperor needed.  It was precisely because of the strong recommendation of Han Wei, who knew everything about him, that Zhao Xu summoned Wang Anshi, promoted him continuously, worshiped him as prime minister, and presided over the overall reform.  From this point of view alone, Han Wei was kind to Wang Anshi.  Logically speaking, Mr. Wang should repay him, but he didn¡¯t want it to backfire.  Han Wei was originally very supportive of Wang Anshi, and his brother Han Jiang also entered the Ordinance Department of the Third Construction Department as a deputy privy envoy, playing a leading role for Wang Anshi and presiding over the situation.  But as the reform continued to deepen, the Han brothers discovered many problems and felt that the reform was not what they imagined.  Especially due to the various shortcomings that occurred after the implementation of the Green Seed Law, the brothers Han Wei and Han Jiang gradually had some different opinions and disagreed with Wang Anshi.  Han Jiang even quit the Ordinance Department of the Third Construction Department!  Wang Anshi was very angry about this, but he was very stubborn and did not remember the recommendation of the Han brothers.  As a result, Han Wei was demoted and went to Xiangzhou to serve as the magistrate.  Han Jiang had no choice but to avoid the chaos in Bianjing, so he came to the northwest and served as the propaganda envoy of Shaanxi Road.  ¡°In the final analysis, it somewhat means distribution, and it is closely related to Wang Anshi.  It is empty talk to say that Han Jiang and Wang Anshi have any deep hatred, but they will feel a little unhappy in their hearts.  When the Qingzhou case broke out, it stands to reason that Han Jiang, who was the envoy of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu, should come forward. However, because of the relationship between Li Fugui and Wang Anshi, Han Jiang chose to avoid suspicion.  Emperor Zhao Xu also understood him very well and appointed Lin Zhao to go!  But once something happens on the ground of Shaanxi Road, it is destined to be inevitable.  Han Jiang had no idea that Gyeongju would develop to such an extent!  The murder in Dashun City was shocking, and the situation in Gyeongju was even more turbulent. The most unexpected thing is that Lin Zhao turned out to be a criminal who collaborated with the enemy and treason?  Han Jiang didn¡¯t have much contact with Lin Zhao, but he still knew him somewhat. In his impression, Lin Zhao was not such a person.  This result shocked him and surprised him!  But even at this time, Han Jiang still has no intention of participating in this matter!  The situation is already very complicated, and many people are involved.  Especially because it was vaguely related to Wang Anshi, Han Jiang didn't want to get involved. It's better to do less than to do more. This feeling is very common in official circles.  Han Jiang wanted to be an outsider, but unfortunately it backfired and someone found him.  This person is exactly the kind of teacher!  Back in Dashun City, Lin Zhao asked Master Zhong to leave early.  One of the things he did was to come find Han Jiang and help him take charge of the overall situation.  Unexpectedly, as soon as Zhongshi Dao left, the massacre in Dashun City occurred!  Lin Zhao was sent to jail inexplicably because of this, and the crime was so serious that it was scary.  Lin Zhao came here to investigate the case, which can be regarded as rescuing his uncle Zhong Yong.  Moreover, after Lin Zhao was framed,The name is closely related to their family.  Rescue Lin Zhao means saving their own family!  The top priority is naturally to save Lin Zhao¡¯s life and reflect the actual situation in Qingzhou.  In the entire northwest, the only one who can restrain Li Fugui is Han Jiang!  Zhong Shidao did not dare to delay, and after passing through several tracing lines arranged by Li Fugui of Qingzhou, he rushed to Chang'an City.  It takes courage to meet Han Jiang. After all, according to Li Fugui, he is also wanted as a teacher.  But for Lin Zhao and the family, Zhongshi Dao must bite the bullet and come over.  It¡¯s just that Han Jiang is the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road after all, and he is not someone he can meet if he wants to.  Fortunately, his teacher Zhang Zai happened to return to Chang'an recently, so he happened to be able to ask for help.  Zhang Zai completely believed in the character of his students, so he naturally wanted to uphold the ethics of being a teacher. Naturally, he could easily do such a small thing as seeing Han Jiang.  Zhang Zai was a famous academic figure in the Song Dynasty with a high status. He asked to see him, and Han Jiang naturally wanted to see him.  Since then, Zhong Shidao has successfully met Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, and reported the situation in Qingzhou!  Hearing Zhong Shidao¡¯s narration, Han Jiang was shocked. If what he said was true, the truth in the northwest was really shocking.  By this time, as the governor of Shaanxi Province, he could no longer stand by and watch.  If the situation in Qingzhou continues, it will undoubtedly threaten the border security of the entire Shaanxi Road, especially Li Fugui's behavior, which makes him secretly worried.  If there is a problem with the border defense on Shaanxi Road, Han Jiang must be to blame!  In addition to the fear of taking responsibility, there is more of a sense of responsibility. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty did practice the teachings of the saints with practical actions.  But the way to show up requires skill!  He clearly told Zhong Shidao that he could step in to protect Lin Zhao's safety, but he would never accept or accept Zhong Shidao's complaint.  ¡°After all, Zhong Shidao is now a wanted criminal, so it is obviously inappropriate to rashly take in the important criminal and just believe him.  ¡° In this case, it would be unfair for him to come forward, and it might even implicate himself.  In addition, Han Jiang did not want to have any conflict with Wang Anshi because of this matter, so she could only talk about this.  There is another reason. When Lin Zhao just came back from Hehuang and Tubo, he had written to him.  It was said that a batch of war horses had been transported back, and if it was convenient, they would be distributed directly to various states and counties, and he was asked to assist.  At that time, Han Jiang didn't care. He felt that this move was very convenient and straightforward. In addition, he had some friendship with Lin Zhao, so he nodded in agreement.  Now that I think about it, there seems to be something fishy in this!  Does the two thousand war horses included in Lin Zhao's crime have anything to do with this?  Han Jiang is inevitably a little guilty, and it may involve herself!  So you can¡¯t ignore this matter, but you can¡¯t control it too deeply. This is Han Jiang¡¯s principle!  Zhongshidao naturally understands this truth!  For the current plan, it is good for Han Jiang to come forward.  At least the lives of Lin Zhao and his uncle could be saved.  Originally, Zhong Shidao planned to go directly to Bianjing to file a petition, but after thinking about it, he decided to go back to Qingjian City first.  Try to meet your uncle or father and follow the family's instructions!  After all, this matter concerns the entire Zhong family, and he doesn¡¯t dare to take it lightly!  And he is still young after all, so he is really at a loss when encountering such a big event!  As for Zhang Zai, he cares about the students very much, and this matter is of great importance, so naturally he cannot stay out of it.  Then he hurried to Luoyang to see if his friends Sima Guang and Shao Yong could help!  For the current plan, if you can make some effort, do your best!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is how Han Jiang arrived in Gyeongju!  Because of Wang Anshi and what his teacher said, he didn't have a good impression of Li Fugui.  In fact, unconsciously, I began to favor Lin Zhao in my heart.  Han Jiang¡¯s arrival was somewhat beyond Li Fugui¡¯s expectation, and he immediately started to complain!  With Han Jiang around, he would naturally not dare to act rashly.  Fortunately, he has arranged the situation in Qingzhou properly, otherwise Han Jiang's sudden "attack" might reveal his secret.  "Han Xuanfu, why did you come to Qingzhou in person? If you have any questions, just give me an order!" Li Fugui seemed to be polite, but in fact, he had already scolded Han Jiang many times in his heart.  "Lin Zhao's case is of great importance. As the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Province, I have no choice but to investigate. The imperial court has issued an edict to escort Lin Zhao to Bianjing. I am personally responsible for this matter." Han Jiangyi said it correctly.  There is nothing wrong with Han Jiang's approach to crushing people to death, and there is nothing Li Fugui can do about it.  But Han Jiang isAs soon as he came forward, an obvious result appeared. Lin Zhao undoubtedly had an extra layer of protection.  If you want to kill people on the road, it will undoubtedly be much more difficult to silence them.  Li Fugui couldn¡¯t help but wonder why Lin Zhao was so lucky. Even Han Jiang came forward to help him.  This matter is getting more and more difficult!  Chen Qiao could only comfort him: "It's not that there is no chance, just think of a way! Even if you get to Bianjing, it will be extremely difficult for Lin Zhao to overturn the case!" Afterwards, Han Jiang personally came forward and escorted Lin Zhao away from Qing.  Zhouzhou, rush to Bianjing.  Lin Zhao in prison did not know that the outside world had alarmed so many big shots for his own sake.  However, Han Jiang came forward and at least he received the news indirectly that Zhong Shidao had successfully escaped.  The news can also be brought out!  Lin Zhao believes that at least Han Jiang can save his life!  It will be relatively safer to leave Gyeongju.  When you get to Bianjing, your chances of getting out of jail will be much greater!  Lin Zhao is not depressed, he firmly believes that he will be safe and sound!  It¡¯s just a long road back to Beijing, will it be smooth sailing?  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 297: Good Luck

    From Chang'an to Luoyang, there is Tongguan in the middle. It is almost a straight line along the Wei River and the Yellow River eastward, so the distance is not very far!  Although Zhang Zai is a bit old and not in good health, he is not suitable for such a fast journey.  .??????? But when it comes to the student¡¯s wealth and life, the entire Qingjian City family, not to mention Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple, is really very important.  At the banquet held by Shao Yong at Tianjin Bridge in Luoshui, Lin Zhao's remarks about "heart" had a great impact on him. It was very shocking and triggered a lot of thinking in him.  In fact, when Zhang Zai returned to Chang'an this time, he originally planned to concentrate on academic research, especially the part inspired by Lin Zhao, and did not want to be interrupted by the sudden arrival of his student Zhong Shidao!  ??Looking from a small perspective, is Lin Zhao treason to the enemy?  Regardless of the so-called evidence, Zhang Zai was unwilling to believe it.  How could such a learned, young and talented man do such a thing?  Although they only met once, he had a very good impression of Lin Zhao.  Will a person who dares to speak out about the shortcomings of the Green Miao Law without fear of offending Xianggong Wang be easily swayed by glory and wealth?  A mercenary and despicable person?  Mr. Zhang Zai doesn¡¯t believe it!  In addition, Sima Guang, Shao Yong and others all spoke highly of Lin Zhao, which strengthened his view.  The most important thing is that he almost watched Zhongshi grow up and cultivated and educated him. He knows his character best.  He absolutely believed in his students, and it was simply ridiculous to say that Zhong Shidao and Lin Zhao colluded to treason!  Without this assurance, Mr. Zhang Zai would not be a leading figure in the Song Dynasty.  From a big-picture perspective, the many actions of Lee Bo-gyu in Gyeongju mentioned by Chung Shi-do are appalling.  Those who act perversely, frame up loyal people, and disregard national interests are truly despicable.  Any one of these things would be shocking and outrageous! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Have the responsibility to participate in punishing evil and promoting good.  Therefore, Zhang Zai did not dare to delay this matter, and rushed to Luoyang City as fast as he could break up a handful of old bones.  What can you do in Luoyang?  What role it can play, perhaps Zhang Zai himself will make it clear for a while.  At least Luoyang has Sima Guang and Shao Yong. They are both very influential and capable people!  Especially Sima Guang, after all, he had served as a Hanlin scholar and was a close official of the emperor. He had a great influence in the official circles of the Song Dynasty, and it was much easier to file a petition against the emperor.  The main thing is that he wants to ask two friends to help analyze the matter and see how to deal with it?  When necessary, you can use Sima Guang to rescue, help, or even intercede!  When I arrived in Luoyang City, I went straight to the Xijing Left-behind Mansion, only to learn that Sima Guang had gone to Shao Mansion!  Mr. Zhang Zai didn¡¯t stop and rushed to his cozy home on the banks of the Luohe River and the Tianjin Bridge!  At this moment, Luoyang in the Central Plains is in the season of blooming chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemums in Anlewo Shao Mansion are blooming well, so Shao Yong invited Sima Guang to come in the name of chrysanthemum appreciation.  As for the real purpose, only Shao Yong himself knows!  At the moment, the two of them were walking in the garden admiring flowers. Shao Yong said with a smile: "People often say that Luoyang has the best peonies in the world. In fact, the chrysanthemums are also blooming particularly gorgeously!" "That's right!" Sima Guang said with a smile: "But with brother Yaofu  The Feng Shui treasure here is also inseparable!¡± ¡°Haha, Brother Junshi is joking!¡± Sima Guang said with a smile: ¡°Where is Tianjin Qiaotou, which was the most prosperous place in the Tang Dynasty, and it is not far from the imperial palace.  Can the feng shui be bad? " "Haha, so I am taking advantage?" Shao Yong said with a smile: "The weather has been good recently and it is still warm. If it were placed in Chang'an, if it was far northwest, it would have withered in the autumn wind.  "That's right!" Sima Guang responded, his heart moved.  Recently, when Shao Yong was talking to himself, he often mentioned the northwest intentionally. Is this the same rhythm again today?  Sure enough, after a few words, Shao Yong asked: "By the way, the northwest seems to be uneasy recently!" "Yes, very uneasy!" Sima Guang said solemnly: "There was a bloody battle in Dashun City, the entire army was annihilated, Li Fugui  Although the fortress was recaptured, Lin Zhao was charged with treason and collaboration with the enemy" At this point, Sima Guang was also a little confused and sighed.  Because Lin Zhao mentioned the shortcomings of the Qingmiao Law, Sima Guang was deeply impressed by him and had a good impression of him.  That¡¯s why Lin Zhao treated him so favorably when he passed Luoyang as an envoy to Hehuang and Tubo.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that something like this would happen after only two or three months of separation. Sima Guang was really hard to accept it and couldn¡¯t believe it!  Shao Yong raised his eyebrows and said, "Where is Lin Zhao now?" &nbsp; "In the prison in Qingzhou, the officials have issued an order to escort him back to Bianjing for trial!" Sima Guang replied softly.  Master Shao Yong¡¯s expression over there was a little dissociated. The Luo River in the distance was also calm, but there was already a turbulent wave in his heart.  "The disaster of war is like this, and the disaster of prison is also the same!"  Everything is consistent, is it just a coincidence?  Shao Yong asked himself in his heart!  The facts are there, making it difficult for him to deny.  But it¡¯s hard to believe that, after all, the current dynasty is stable and the Song Dynasty is long-lasting, so there won¡¯t be any extraordinary moves!  I¡¯m puzzled!  Master Shao seems to have fallen into a strange thinking circle!  But he is still very confident in his vision, maybe this is God's will!  As for what is wrong, one day we will find out.  Sima Guang couldn't help but be curious. Every time Shao Yong talked about the northwest, he always asked about Lin Zhao intentionally.  What is so special about this young man?  Master Shao Yong cares so much?  Sima Guang is really curious!  Especially after thinking about Master Shao's profession, it's easy to think about it.  However, Sima Niu has always been a gentleman, so he will definitely not have any treasonous thoughts!  "Brother Junshi, do you believe that Lin Zhao would act like this?" Shao Yong asked softly.  Sima Guang shook his head and said: "I personally don't want to believe it, but everything must be based on evidence. If he does have an act of rebellion, there is nothing you can do if you don't believe it!" "But many times, it's hard to say what the evidence is  "The meaning behind Shao Yong's words is already very clear.  Sima Guang looked at each other in astonishment. He could think of some things, but he just couldn't get involved. He didn't know what was going on, so he couldn't jump to conclusions and it wasn't appropriate to speak.  At this moment, the panting Mr. Zhang Zai arrived!  "Mr. Hengqu, didn't you go back to Chang'an? Why did you suddenly go back to Luoyang?" Sima Guang and Shao Yong were both a little surprised!  "Of course there is something urgent!" Zhang Zai took a breath, drank a cup of tea, and then explained what Zhong Shidao said.  Sima Guang and Shao Yong were shocked when they heard this. Is this the case in Qingzhou?  "So, both Lin Zhao and the Zhong family are unjustly accused?" Zhang Zai said solemnly: "I can guarantee Uncle Yi's character, so I believe him, but it is Li Fugui" Zhong Shidao, whose pseudonym is Yi  uncle!  "Mr. Hengqu's student character is certainly no problem!" Shao Yong seemed to be convinced of this.  Sima Guang said in a deep voice: "Does this mean that Li Fugui is creating an unjust case?" "It's very possible that it's just like Zhongyong and them before!" Shao Yong took the opportunity to say: "This matter is really outrageous. I don't know the truth about you.  What do you think, brother? Do you have any plans?¡± The implication is obvious, will you, Sima Guang, come forward?  Sima Guang said: "If it can be proven that it was Li Fugui who created the unjust case, Guang will naturally speak righteously and impeach him. We will naturally believe Mr. Hengqu's wise words, but he will do countless things in court!  "Uncle Yi has returned to Qingjian City. I believe that General Zhonge will not sit still and wait for death. There is no way there is no evidence in the northwest!" Zhang Zai really hopes that Sima Guang can come forward. With his weight, he will definitely investigate this case.  have a great impact.  "Don't worry, Mr. Hengqu!" Sima Guang said: "Once there is evidence, Guang will report it immediately. When necessary, Guang will come forward and request your Majesty to thoroughly investigate the matter in the northwest. Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao are both rare  How can a young leader suffer injustice? "Sima Guang was also cautious, which is completely understandable.  With such assurance from him, Zhang Zai felt much more at ease!  "Brother Yaofu!" "Huh?" Sima Guang suddenly called Shao Yong and said: "Brother Yaofu, can you please give me a divination to calculate whether Lin Zhao's incident is good or bad?" Mr. Zhang Zai  I was very surprised. I didn't expect that Sima Guang would suddenly be interested in this.  "Mr. Hengqu, don't mind. I'm just curious!" Sima Guang's move was not because he suspected that what Zhang Zai or Zhong Shidao said was false, but out of curiosity.  As for the source of curiosity, it is Master Shao Yong!  "Okay!" Shao Yong smiled, then took out a few copper coins, scattered them on the stone table in the garden, took a look at them, and said: "Best of luck!" Sima Guang and Shao Yong looked at each other and said softly  A smile, unfathomable!  Mr. Hengqu Zhang Zai, on the other hand, feels a little confused!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yingtian Mansion, Jinghe layman felt very depressed, and his heart was full of worry!  ¡°How can a mother like her rest assured that her son is in jail? ??I¡¯ve been looking a lot haggard these days!  Fortunately, Mengruoye and Gu Yuelun were with him, so he felt a little more comforted.  Her daughter-in-law is as beautiful as a flower, smart and virtuous, and she is very satisfied.  It would be an extra happiness if she could see her son and her go to the church to get married.  It would be the best if I could be rewarded with a fat and white grandson!  "It's a pity that her son's safety can't be guaranteed at this moment. Jinghe layman couldn't help but shake his head slightly, his heart full of worry.  From a distance, I saw Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun asking for fortune-telling in the Buddhist hall!  Meng Ruoying closed her eyes and shook the bamboo stick tube religiously, and a bamboo stick fell out.  "How's it going?" Gu Yuelun reached out and picked up the bamboo stick, took a look at it, and said with a smile: "Sister Ruoying, don't worry, you'll be in good luck!" Good luck in the future?  !  When layman Jinghe heard it from a distance, he suddenly felt much more relaxed!  To be continued.  )

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 298: The Military Family of the Song Dynasty

    With Han Jiang's protection, Lin Zhao was relatively safer.  Li Fugui, Wang Yu, Lu Huiqing and others originally wanted to kill people and silence them midway, but the difficulty undoubtedly increased a lot.  Originally, it was the Qingzhou Army who was responsible for escorting, and they were able to do anything on the way. Unfortunately, due to the arrival of Han Jiang, they were all replaced by soldiers of the Forbidden Army and the personal guards of the Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy.  The most perfect way to silence Lin Zhao is to have Lin Zhao commit suicide out of fear of guilt. Now it is definitely not possible, so he can only find another way.  For example It's not that there is no method, it just needs to be adjusted!  Han Jiang escorted Lin Zhao out of Qingzhou and headed southeast to the bottom of the Weishui River Valley. Then he could go all the way east to reach Bianjing.  Along the way, Han Jiang felt quite heavy.  In Qingzhou, he saw a lot of so-called evidence. Although it may not be absolutely true, at least for now, it is very unfavorable to Lin Zhao.  Whether Lin Zhao¡¯s crime is proven true or not is not only the fate of a young hero and a family of military generals, but also linked to him, Han Xuanfu.  What Han Xuanfu is most concerned about now is undoubtedly the two thousand horses!  First of all, is it a fiction or does it really exist?  It's just that someone deliberately fabricated it. If it exists, where did the war horse go?  Qingjian City Farmer?  Han Jiang shook his head slightly and learned from Zhong Shidao and Zhang Zai that this was not the case?  So where did the war horse go?  ??Purchasing war horses privately is a prelude to recruiting troops and buying horses!  What is this going to do?  The seriousness of the problem is self-evident!  This is not only the key to Lin Zhao's guilt or innocence, but it may also affect herself. Han Jiang is inevitably worried.  What should I say about this?  Was he deceived by Lin Zhao?  It seems impossible to tell!  But inadvertently.  We have many common interests with Lin Zhao!  I saw Lin Zhao in the prison car from a distance.  Han Jiang smiled helplessly.  He said to himself: "Boy, you must get through it!" Han Jiang hopes this for both public and private affairs, for others and for himself!  Lin Zhao has never experienced the feeling of being a "prisoner". This kind of humiliation and humiliation made him very uncomfortable and angry.  At the beginning, he used to complain and even curse.  But after you really calm down.  Only to find out these were useless.  Not only will it fail to solve the problem, but it will also waste time, energy, and might even cause more trouble for yourself.  So Lin Zhao gradually calmed down and became more silent, thinking more.  He thought of many wise sayings. Humiliation does not matter, the important thing is to know your shame and then be brave.  This experience made him understand a lot, and it made him understand that in ancient times, time travelers were not very good, and it was not always smooth sailing.  The protagonist's halo is nothing more than that.  Three disasters and eight disasters will eventually come.  Maybe everything went too smoothly before, which made him feel a little elated.  Make him overconfident or conceited.  This time was undoubtedly a good training, which made Lin Zhao more mature and perseverant.  "How can you see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain?" This is a self-consolation, but it is also a wise saying.  Lin Zhao believes that as long as he gets through it, everything will be fine.  At the same time, he also really felt some things, such as power, such as the survival rules of ancient officialdom.  ¡° Heaven will give great responsibilities to people here, and they must go through some hardships.  As long as we get through it, the future will be bright again.  Lin Zhao firmly believes that as long as he returns to Bianjing, his chances of escaping the crime and surviving will be much greater. On this point, he is still sure.  " Surviving a catastrophe will surely bring you blessings. I believe you will get a lot of them."  Lin Zhao is relatively confident and somewhat trusting.  But he would not have thought that more unexpected people would be involved and working hard to save him! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? But what is special is that the Zhong family did not continue to inherit the academic field. Instead, they made many achievements in military exploits and became a banner in the Song Dynasty army.  Zhong Fang¡¯s nephew Zhong Shiheng was a famous general in the Western Army. He was Fan Zhongyan¡¯s important assistant as early as the Qingli period. He was constantly promoted and reused, and for a time he became famous in the northwest.  He built Qingjian City and used clever strategies to eliminate the Xixia Li Yuanhao's trusted generals Yeli Wangrong and Yuqi brothers.  He was a general as famous as Di Qing at that time, and the two most resounding golden signs of the Western Army of the Song Dynasty.  Therefore, the Zhong Family Army in Qingjian City was created and officially became a famous general family in the Northern Song Dynasty.  Zhong Shiheng had eight sons, all of whom were well-known men in the Western Army.  Among them, Zhong E is the leader. He was the deputy envoy of Yan Yan Jing Lue and appeasement, and is currently the representative figure of the Zhong family.  &nbsp; Recently, life has been difficult for the Zhong family, and troubles seem to be happening one after another.  First, the fourth brother Zhongyong was inexplicably imprisoned by Li Fugui. It is said that it was because he disobeyed the temperance order and became famous without authorization.  Although the Zhong family believed in Zhong Yong's character, it was possible for him to accidentally make mistakes on the battlefield, so it was difficult to rush into rescue without knowing the truth.  Because they are a family of military commanders stationed on the border, they need to be more careful in this regard.  Otherwise, it is easy to be accused of protecting relatives, being lawless, etc.!  There has been a turmoil in the court because of the Qingzhou case, and there are endless arguments. The Zhong family must exercise restraint. The emperor is suspicious of this thing, and must deal with it carefully, otherwise it will be very dangerous.  The Zhong family is full of loyal people, so they naturally care about reputation and dignity, so they are more cautious.  I hope that the court can find out the truth. If Zhong Yong was wrongly accused, he might as well be innocent.  If it were really Zhong Yong's fault, the Zhong family would not protect him.  Of course, the Zhong family could not remain completely indifferent, so after much thought, they sent their nephew Zhong Shidao to go.  The purpose is to inquire about the news, and at the same time find a way to help Zhong Yong.  Zhongshi Dao is a junior member of the Zhong family. If he goes there, even if others know about it, they can't blame him.  More importantly, Zhong Shidao is the most outstanding young man in the next generation of the Zhong family. He is young and promising, with outstanding abilities. Zhong E and others are also deliberately cultivating him. This is also a good training opportunity.  Zhong E¡¯s idea is very good, and Zhong Shi Dao did not disappoint them!  Not long after arriving in Gyeongju, he found Lin Zhao, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple who was responsible for investigating the case, and together they investigated in the northwest.  It was originally a good thing.  But bad news came not long after.  The Zhong family turned out to be an accomplice of collaboration with the enemy and treason.  Then the emperor¡¯s imperial edict came.  Almost all the important generals of the Zhong family have been suspended from their posts, and almost all of them are confined to their homes.  So far, there have been no further penalties.  From a procedural point of view, the ending of Zhong Yong is also the ending of the entire Zhong family.  This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue, and the Zhong family suddenly felt embarrassed and anxious.  Not only is it damaging to your reputation, it's also very dangerous.  Once the charges are confirmed, the Zhong family will face a major disaster.  "What did Uncle Yi do?" This is Zhong E's most curious question.  It is also the most worrying point.  He naturally believed in his nephew's character, but he was too young, could he be deceived and deceived?  Or did he do something impulsive or outrageous?  What is the relationship between him and Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple?  According to the current information, Zhong Shidao is currently wanted, which means that he has not been caught by the government.  But where are the others?  Did something unexpected happen?  Or wandering around?  The elders of the family are inevitably worried!  Fortunately, this worry did not last long. Not long after, Master Zhong returned to Qingjian City!  However, the method and process are somewhat disgraceful!  The moment he saw Zhongshi Dao, Zhonge¡¯s anxious heart finally let go.  He asked in a deep voice: "Uncle Yi, are you okay?" "Uncle, don't worry. Everything is okay!" Zhong Shidao has been hiding in Tibet and fleeing all the way recently. His life has been really hard.  But I finally got over it and returned to Qingjian City smoothly.  ¡°What happened in Qingzhou?¡± Zhong E asked in a deep voice.  "It's Li Fugui. He wronged good people and created unjust cases. Lin Zhao was wronged, and so was his fourth uncle" Only then did Zhong Shidao put together what he and Lin Zhao saw in Liyuan Fort and Dashun City.  Come together!  "That's it!" As Zhong E listened, his anger gradually rose, and in the end he was furious!  It¡¯s already very abhorrent to wrongly accuse your brother and Lin Shaoqing who went to investigate the case.  What Zhong E couldn't accept the most was the death of more than a thousand soldiers in Dashun City.  Although Zhong Shidao has not seen it with his own eyes, the circumstances before and after are confirmed, and it is completely predictable.  As a border general, Zhonge naturally knows how difficult it is for soldiers stationed at the border.  After experiencing repeated attacks by the Xixia army, it was no longer easy for these frontier soldiers to survive by chance.  In the end, he became cannon fodder for Li Fugui to fight for power and cover up the facts of the crime, and was brutally killed. What Li Fugui did was outrageous to both humans and gods, and was intolerable to God.  He is a madman, Li Fugui has gone crazy!  "You mean, your escape was arranged by Lin Shaoqing in advance?" Zhong E seemed very interested in this point.  "Yes!" Thinking of what happened that day, Zhong Shidao still felt a little frightened.  Zhong E could not help but nod his head repeatedly. Although he had never met Lin Shaoqing, he actually admired and appreciated him quite a lot.  It¡¯s really incredible to have such vision and foresight at such a young age.Order.  If he hadn't had foresight, I'm afraid his nephew would have become a dead soul under the sword or a prisoner.  Only if the nephew escapes successfully can the news about Dashun City be brought out, and then there is a chance of rescue. This is the key to reversing the situation.  Zhongshi Daozhen reported: "Uncle, I have gone to Chang'an to see the teacher, and asked the Xuanfu envoy Han Jiang to come forward to protect Lin Shaoqing. He will not be in danger for the time being. What should I do next? Please give me some advice, uncle.  !" Master Zhong was a little confused. After all, he was too young and inexperienced. At the same time, he also took into account the interests of the family, so he did not dare to act rashly, so he came back to specifically ask his uncle Zhong E for instructions.  Now that things have come to this, how can Zhong E choose?  The matter in Qingzhou is not only about Zhong Yong and Lin Zhao, but also about the interests of the entire Zhong family, and even life and death.  "Don't worry, our Zhong family will not be defeated so easily!" Zhong E sighed softly: "Relying on your words alone is not enough. We must find another way. It's time to let some people know.  The power of our farming family should not be underestimated!¡± With these words from my uncle, farming teacher Tao is somewhat reassured.  At the same time, I couldn't help but marvel, could it be that the power of the Zhong family is very strong and powerful?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Further north of Qingjian City is Fuzhou, which is also known as Fuzhou in later generations.  .  Fuzhou and Qingjian City are both on the northwest border.  Not far to the west is Xixia.  It is the forward position to resist the Xixia army.  It has been a hundred years since the founding of the Song Dynasty.  Groups of good men and women fight here passionately.  Therefore, many famous generals and families of famous generals have been produced. Qingjian City has a Zhong family, and the Zhe family army in Fuzhou has a longer history, and its strength cannot be underestimated.  The Zhe family in Fuzhou has lived in Yunzhong for a long time, and they are a wealthy local family!  The Zhe family are not Han people, but descendants of King Zhelan of Dangxiang (or Xianbei).  In the Tang Dynasty, Zhe Zongben, the leader of the Zhe clan.  He rose to prominence in the wars at the end of the Tang Dynasty and was appointed as the military envoy of the five towns in Yuanhe, Zhenwu Army.  Later, his son Zhe Silun and his grandson Zhe became officials in Fuzhou from Ruan Du, and they were the generals guarding one side.  During the turbulent war period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Fuzhou was actually under the control of the Zhe family, and it was like a vassal in the northwest.  The Zhejia army also has the nature of a private army, which gives the Zhejia army an extraordinary status in the northwest.  In fact, there is no difference from the predecessor of Xixia, the Li family in Wuzhou.  It's just that the Li family occupied a wider area and was more powerful, and they encountered powerful leaders such as Li Jiqian and Li Yuanhao.  That's why he dared to challenge the Song Dynasty and then became an independent country.  It¡¯s also good luck.  Xixia caught up with the good times and expanded a lot to the northwest, forming the powerful Xixia Kingdom today.  From this perspective, it seems that it is possible to disband the family in Fuzhou.  But they are very different from the Li family in Dingdiwuzhou, at least in terms of geographical location.  Fuzhou is on the edge of the Yellow River, and to the east is the Hedong area, which was an important area controlled by the Song Dynasty.  To the north is the powerful Liao Kingdom and Linzhou.  To the south is the Guanzhong land of the Song Dynasty, and to the northwest are the five prefectures of the Li family.  There is no possibility for Fuzhou to expand at all. How can it be accomplished with just one state?  It is precisely this that determines the status and future direction of Fuzhou.  After the founding of the People's Republic of China by Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, he adopted a gentle and coaxing attitude toward these northwest warlords.  At that time, the head of the Zhejia family in Fuzhou, Zhe Deku, went to Bianjing to meet Zhao Kuangyin, and the Zhejia expressed their respect for the Song Dynasty.  In order to ensure that someone could control the Li family in the five prefectures and resist the Liao Kingdom in the north and the still-living Northern Han Dynasty, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin agreed, but the Zhe family retained great autonomy over the prefectures.  Fuzhou is equivalent to a small prince in a country within a country, and the Zhe family still has great control.  It was from this point on that the relatively special status of the Zhe family was established.  Since the founding of the People's Republic of China a hundred years ago, the military power of Fuzhou has been completely in the hands of the Zhe family and is basically hereditary. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty has always acquiesced in this.  Because they all know the geographical conditions of Fuzhou, the Zhe family cannot afford to make too big a splash. ?????????????????? The Qi Zhe family and the Xixia clan, the Xiang Tuoba clan, are feuding and have been fighting against each other for hundreds of years. It is impossible for them to cooperate, so they will not rebel easily.  In addition, the Zhe family has always been loyal and careful about their behavior, and the Song Dynasty also had a tight control over the prefecture, so they have always acquiesced in such a situation.  In contrast, the Zhong family in Qingjian City only emerged during the Fan Zhongyan era. The soldiers and horses under their command were entirely Song Dynasty officers and soldiers, and their autonomy was not high.  There is no way to compare with the Zhejia, who has a deeper foundation and firmly controls Fuzhou.  Regardless of strength or influence, this is the case!  With the Yang family gradually withdrawing from the stage of history, the Zhong family and the Zhe family are undoubtedly the most popular military families in the Song Dynasty, and they play a leading role in the Western Army.Its power and influence are unmatched by others.  And the Zhe family can be said to be the number one military family in the Song Dynasty!  The current head of the Zhe family in Fuzhou is Zhe Kexing, the fifth-generation grandson of Zhe Deku. He is in his thirties or forties and is the official magistrate of Fuzhou.  Recently, Zhe Kexing¡¯s life has not been easy.  He has not been in charge of the Ori family for a very long time. He is taking over the position of his uncle Ori Jisei.  This kind of inheritance that is not the direct son of the father will inevitably have some problems.  There are people within the Ori family who are dissatisfied, and it took a lot of effort for Kexing to stabilize his position.  Logically speaking, it would be best to have your own brothers or people from the same clan and roommate to help you with this kind of thing.  It happened that Katsuyuki's father was a legitimate son like him. The concubines were all very young, but he did have many younger sisters.  "The men of the family are brave and heroic, and the daughter is also a woman who cannot be compared to men.  Several girls gave him a lot of help, among them the seventh girl, Zhe Wenxin, was the most important.  Therefore, when Zhe Wenxin appeared as Xin Wenzhe and claimed that there was an internal struggle within the family, he was not lying!  After finally stabilizing the Zhe family, another troublesome incident occurred.  The two thousand war horses that were supposed to be allocated from the Huanqing Road Ranch were intercepted by Li Fugui.  Logically speaking, as long as this matter is reported to the Privy Council, all problems can be easily solved.  However, the Zhejia happened to owe Li Fugui a favor at that time, and it was also involved in some internal affairs of the Zhejia.  "If you miss the best opportunity, you won't be able to argue with Li Fugui."  The Zhe family can only eat Coptis chinensis as a mute person, unable to express their sufferings.  The lack of two thousand war horses is a very serious matter.  It will directly affect the combat effectiveness of the Zhejia Army. If there is a conflict with the Xixia Army, they will suffer a big loss.  Not to mention the loss of men and horses, the Zhe family has not yet explained it to the court.  Moreover, the Privy Council checks and statistics on the status of war horses every year. After all, the situation in Fuzhou cannot be guaranteed.  In desperation, the younger sister Zhe Wenxin thought of a way, that is, to buy war horses from Tubo!  "This kind of thing has been done by frontier generals. Because of the lack of horses, the Song Dynasty court always turned a blind eye to this.  It's just that there are very few such large-scale ones, and Zhe Kexing has no choice but to let his little sister give it a try.  It¡¯s just that I never expected that the results of the attempt are a bit surprising!  Two thousand war horses were purchased and shipped back to Fuzhou.  But the younger sister Zhe Wenxin hadn't come back yet. Just as Zhe Kexing was waiting anxiously, another major news spread to Fuzhou!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 299: Say it affectionately

    Something happened with Lee Bo-gyu in Gyeongju!  As a general of the northwest frontier army and a military family based in Yunzhong for hundreds of years, the Zhe family is very well-informed.  As soon as the incident in Qingzhou came out, Zhe Kexing knew about it.  On the surface, this matter has nothing to do with the Fuzhou Zhe family, but if you go a little deeper, it will have a big relationship.  The two core figures in the Qingzhou incident were Li Fugui and Lin Zhao. Because of the problem of the two thousand war horses, the relationship between the Zhe family and Li Fugui came to an end.  Zhe Kexing didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore, because he had Wang Xianggong behind him, and it was not appropriate to have a conflict with him.  The so-called criminal in the case, Lin Zhao, is closely related to the Zhe family, and his charges are even more horrific.  Zhe Kexing has never met Lin Zhao, but he knows that this person is closely related to their Zhe family.  Two thousand horses have arrived in Fuzhou, and Achang has also returned to Fuzhou. Zhe Kexing naturally knows why the two thousand horses came, and Lin Zhao made a great effort.  From this point alone, Lin Zhao is kind to the Zhe family.  The matter of repaying a favor is one thing, but there is another crucial issue. Two thousand war horses became Lin Zhao's biggest crime.  It¡¯s just that this matter did not involve the Zhe family, but was placed on the Zhong family of Qingjian City.  Perhaps it was because of Zhong Yong. Just from the Zhang Guan Li Dai in this incident, Zhe Kexing could conclude that Lin Zhao's charge of treason with the enemy was very problematic.  It¡¯s a good situation to have nothing to do with the Zhe family, right?  But Zhe Katsuyuki didn't feel happy at all, and his expression was particularly solemn.  The first worry is that with the identity of the case, will the Zhe family¡¯s purchase of the war horse be exposed?  The farmer family is not the scapegoat, the farmer family must bear this responsibility.  The Zhe family has been loyal to the Song Dynasty for hundreds of years and is a general and minister of the Song Dynasty.  But the Zhe family has its own particularity, because they have had their own Zhe family army from the beginning, which is largely a private soldier.  The Song Dynasty largely recruited and surrendered the Zhe family. Over the past hundred years, people have become accustomed to it, but the special nature of the Zhe family has always existed.  The Song Dynasty court had always been suspicious and concerned about them, but the Zhe family had always been loyal and had made great contributions in recent years.  But this does not mean that the Song Dynasty court relaxed its vigilance and attention to them.  Once it is known that they purchased war horses privately, what will be the result under suspicion?  Over the years, Zhejia has maintained its special status in Fuzhou.  But their strength is limited after all, and the Song Dynasty court's control over the prefecture is getting stronger and stronger. Once it is discovered that they have any evil behavior, the Zhe family will be unable to resist it under the wrath of thunder.  The small Zhe family did not have the strength to challenge the Song Dynasty court.  Therefore, Zhe Kexing is very worried. If the matter is exposed in the end, how will the Zhe family deal with it?  The centuries-old inheritance of our ancestors cannot be ruined in his hands just like that.  Also, there are hundreds of people in the Zhe family, and their safety and future must be considered.  This is already very difficult, but even more difficult situations are yet to come.  Achang told him that his sister Zhe Wenxin went to Qingzhou to find Lin Zhao.  And he expressed the feelings between Zhe Wenxin and Lin Zhao very implicitly and tactfully. Who would have expected that the little girl who has always been so polite to men would actually become emotional?  This was something Zhe Kexing had not expected. It should have been a pleasant surprise.  Lin Zhao was a high-ranking official like the Shaoqing of Dali Temple at a young age. He was highly valued by the emperor. He was a rare young hero with a bright future.  And he is willing to take risks to buy and transport war horses for his little sister. From Achang¡¯s mouth, we can know that if it weren¡¯t for Lin Zhao, war horses would definitely not be available.  Moreover, it was very difficult to transport it from Hehuang and Tubo to Fuzhou. If Lin Zhao hadn't persuaded the Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy to help, it would have been impossible.  " Moreover, Lin Zhao saved the little sister's life several times. It was obvious that he had feelings for the little sister.  Marrying him would not bring disgrace to the family, and it would also be a good marriage between husband and concubine.  His father is no longer here, and his eldest brother is like his father, and he is happy to see it happen.  But now, Lin Zhao has become a collaborator and treasonous invader, so this matter is a different matter.  Draw a clear line with Lin Zhao?  At present, the Ori family has stayed out of the matter.  But there is no guarantee that something will not go wrong later, and it is entirely possible that it will be involved. How can we be foolproof?  Or should you stand up and admit the facts and help Lin Zhao?  This is inevitably risky. Will the emperor be suspicious?  Will the Orijia be punished for this?  These are all things to consider.  Even if the Zhe family comes forward and proves the true situation about the war horse, which can help the Zhong family in Qingjian City to escape guilt, can it guarantee that Lin Zhao is innocent?  Folding Kexing cannot determine that it involves too much, and the variables will be much larger!  ¡°Thinking about the fact that behind Li Fugui is the powerful Wang Xianggong, it¡¯s hard to say what the outcome will be?  If you act rashly, it is easy to trap the family.  Two thousand warriors?It may not be possible to explain clearly, and it would be even worse if there is a charge of colluding with Xixia.  As the head of the Zhe family in Fuzhou, Zhe Kexing must consider these and plan for the interests of the entire family.  He thought so, but there was a troublesome thing. His younger sister Zhe Wenxin was still in Qingzhou.  Will she do something outrageous?  With my little sister's intelligence, it's reasonable to have any countermeasures. I'm really afraid that he will fall into a deep emotional state and do something outrageous, endangering the entire family!  Zhe Kexing is inevitably a little worried!  Unexpectedly, just when he was worried, Zhe Wenxin returned to Fuzhou!  Zhe Kexing was immediately relieved, and his evaluation of his little sister was a little higher.  Although she is a woman, she is not inferior to men, and her resourcefulness and overall outlook are extraordinary.  Although Zhe Wenxin wanted to rescue Lin Zhao and tell the truth, her rationality told her that when it came to family interests, she could not act arbitrarily and she must return to Fuzhou to ask her brother for instructions.  Seeing the little sister back, Zhe Kexing felt relieved and finally breathed a sigh of relief!  "Wenxin, you are finally back. Didn't you encounter any trouble in Qingzhou?" Zhe Kexing asked softly. There were several sisters in the family, but the one who helped him the most was undoubtedly Zhewenxin.  Going to Tubo this time is a long way, and for a girl, you can imagine how difficult it is.  On the way, we encountered danger several times and almost lost our lives.  Although Achang said it very calmly, Zhe Kexing could completely imagine how difficult and critical the situation was at that time.  It is precisely because of this that he feels a lot of guilt, gratitude, and even more affection for Zhewen Xin.  "It's okay, brother, don't worry!" Zhewenxin was not very interested, he was tired from all the travel, his brows were full of worry, and he was even more anxious in his heart.  Zhe Kexing said softly: "I'm going to Tubo this time. It's hard work. Let's take a good rest for a few days when you come back!" "It's not hard, but you can't rest!" Zhe Wenxin's expression was very solemn, and his words were straightforward. He went straight to  theme.  "What's going on? Is there something wrong?" Zhe Kexing had a very bad premonition in his heart.  Zhe Wenxin said: "Brother, the matter of the two thousand horses has not been resolved yet, I'm afraid there will be trouble!" "What do you mean?" Zhe Kexing knew clearly that the two thousand horses came back to fill a hole, but they  A hole has appeared, which is really troublesome!  "Li Fugui wronged a good man and framed the two thousand horses to the Zhong family, but after all, the fire can't be covered by paper. If the secret is exposed, the consequences will be disastrous!" Zhe Wenxin's expression was serious and his tone was quite heavy.  ¡°Zhe Kexing knew his little sister so well that he originally thought that as long as her sister came back safely, the matter would be over for now.  But I never expected that the girl would be so persistent.  Yes, this matter poses a great risk to the Ori family, and Ori Wenxin¡¯s concerns are justified.  But is that just her starting point?  It seems that what Achang said is true, the younger sister has fallen deeply in love with Lin Zhao.  No matter what happens, once feelings are mixed into it, especially women, it is easy to become crazy about love.  My sister must have been thinking about rescuing Lin Zhao at this moment.  But relatively speaking, it is commendable that he can return to Fuzhou to discuss with himself.  "Wen Xin, do you think you are so focused on destroying your family?" Zhe Kexing asked in a deep voice, very directly, this is a matter of principle.  He didn't want his sister to consider the issue with too many personal feelings, which would affect her reason and judgment.  Zhe Wenxin hesitated for a moment, and she naturally understood what her elder brother meant.  Maybe I was too anxious before and I need to calm down now, but some problems are destined to be unavoidable.  "Brother, Achang must have told you a lot of things. Yes, my starting point is not that pure. I have selfish motives and want to save him!" Zhewenxin admitted readily. In this matter, she  There is no way to deceive the elder brother, and there is no need.  "So, you really like him?" Zhe Kexing also asked very straightforwardly. The brother and sister were completely straight to the point and honest.  At the same time, I was particularly interested in this Lin Zhao. What kind of person was he?  To be able to make my sister, who has always been ice-smart, strong and aloof, look into her eyes and care so much!  "Yes!" Now that the matter is over, Zhewen Xin doesn't need to hide anything anymore.  There is no need to deny what you have already determined in your heart.  At this moment, Zhewenxin was thinking of his handsome smiling face, warm embrace, and happy smile on his carriage in the woods outside Hezhou City and in the shadow of swords and swords in Qingtang City.  A woman who admits her deep love for a man in front of others, even if the outsider is her own brother, will inevitably feel a little shy.  But at this moment, Zhewen Xin couldn't care about so much. She was willing to do anything to save him, so she spoke out resolutely. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ???He also clearly realized how determined the younger sister was.  Zhewenxin said: "Brother, although I like him and do want to save him, it will not affect my judgment. I will definitely not ignore the interests of the family because of this. Rescue Lin Zhao will also be of great benefit to us.  benefit!"

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 300: Road to Revenge

    Zhe Kexing looked at his sister Zhe Fumin and remained silent!  "Saving Lin Zhao also saves our Zhe family!" Zhe Wenxin said plausibly, is this really the case?  "Why?" Zhe Katsuyuki wanted to hear his sister's opinion!  Even though Zhe Wenxin will be biased because of his feelings for Lin Zhao.  But equally, she must have given more in-depth consideration to this, and the pros and cons of all aspects must have been weighed more comprehensively and carefully.  The authorities are fascinated by the knowledge of others, and Katsuyuki Ori wants to hear the knowledge of others, and put aside the interests of the Ori family.  Zhe Wenxin said in a deep voice: "Brother, if our Zhe family does nothing and just stands by, can we completely stay out of the matter?" "This" This is where Zhe Kexing is most worried. Regardless of whether or not, those two  Will Thousand Horses reveal the truth?  Once exposed, the pressure and guilt the Zhe family will suffer will be serious, and it will be difficult to explain clearly at that time.  Even if he was lucky enough to escape, the farmers in Qingjian City would be the scapegoats, and Lin Zhao would definitely be found guilty.  Can the Zhe family feel at ease?  If the news is leaked afterwards, it will also have a great impact on the reputation of the Zhe family.  As the leader of the Western Army, a century-old family of famous generals care very much about loyalty and many other reputations. To some extent, this is one of the fundamentals of their foothold.  This is exactly where Zhe Kexing¡¯s difficulty lies, and Zhe Wenxin also sees this very clearly!  Zhe Wenxin said: "Brother, Lin Zhao's case involves many forces in the northwest. It is a shocking case. How can the court not investigate carefully? The despicable villain Li Fugui framed Lin Zhao. Did he deal with everything in a hurry? The court is not lacking in shrewdness.  Wouldn't someone be aware of some clues? Once the court discovers the problem and continues to investigate, it will be easy for the Qingjian City farmers to clear themselves up. However, the two thousand horses are indeed involved, and the court treats the horses.  We are particularly concerned and will definitely continue to pursue it. The risks we will face will continue to increase, and we will be very passive!  The core is risk!  The reason why Zhe Kexing hesitated must be for this reason!  Zhe Wenxin continued: "When the Dongchuang Incident occurs, it is certain that the imperial court will hold the Zhe family accountable. Even if Li Fugui was at fault first, it will be difficult for us to explain, and we will inevitably be jealous of the imperial court. We owe Li Fugui a favor, and we are afraid of it.  The Wang Xianggong behind him may not think so, and may be said to be trying to win over people. Once that happens, the consequences will be disastrous! Even if the court does not punish the crime excessively, the reputation of the Zhe family will be greatly affected.  Those who dare not take responsibility and have no courage will not get the respect of the soldiers. Moreover, the result of our inaction is that the farmers will become the scapegoats. The northwest is inherently complicated.  It is definitely not a wise move to make too many enemies! " "You mean, we simply admit this?" Zhe Kexing asked in a deep voice, still seeming to be hesitant in his words.  "Brother, I know what you are worried about, but for such a big thing, it is definitely not possible to take chances." Zhe Wenxin shook his head and said: "You have never met Lin Zhao, so you don't understand. Although he is young, he is very capable. I  I believe that he will be safe and sound this time. Whether he finds a way to save himself or has help from noble people, he will definitely do it. You have also seen that Han Jiang, the envoy of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu, has gone to Qingzhou, and his intervention can guarantee it.  Is it possible for ordinary people to escort Lin Zhao to Bianjing? He may have arranged this in advance. Is there any other arrangements that Han Jiang can make?  Who will come forward! Once the time comes, Lin Zhao's case will take a turn for the worse. How can we stay out of it? The Fuzhou Zhe family will be in a very embarrassing situation.  " Zhe Kexing's heart was slightly moved. He pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said: "What you said is the possibility that the truth of this case will definitely be revealed, but what if" "Brother, why do you have to save that trace?  What about luck?" Zhe Wenxin retorted: "Instead of being so worried, it is better to admit it directly. First of all, we can justifiably inform the Privy Council about Li Fugui's seizure of the war horse.  However, it was Li Fugui who forced me to do it. He had no choice but to take the initiative to confess, and the court would not punish him severely. Moreover, the Zhong family has already been implicated. If our Zhe family is involved again, the two major military families will be involved.  The Xixia army is still eyeing it. At this time, does the imperial court dare to destabilize the northwest? I believe that the officials and ministers of the imperial court are well aware of this, so we can also win the favor of the Zhong family.Feeling, even gratitude, wouldn't it be beautiful to advance and retreat with it?  Moreover, it can also show our family¡¯s responsibility and courage to the world, and win praise, which can be said to be an achievement in one fell swoop!  " "Yes, we can kill several birds with one stone. What's more important is to rescue Lin Shaoqing who was wronged, and then we will have a good son-in-law in our family, right?"  "Zhe Kexing laughed, as if he was joking. "Brother, I'm telling you something serious!  "Zhe Wenxin was still a little shy after all, and couldn't help lowering his head, his pretty face that was dusty was already slightly red. "Are you really sure that Lin Zhao will be safe this time?  "Zhe Kexing's face became much more solemn. "Yes!  "Zhe Wenxin nodded lightly. She would never take the man she cares about lightly and aim at nothing. Of course, everything must be based on doing her best to actively rescue. "Okay, let Weixiong think about it.  think!  " Zhe Wenxin knew that her eldest brother must have been tempted, but she just had to weigh it carefully. As for what kind of choice she would make, she was very confident! She just wanted to rescue Lin Zhao, and the Fuzhou Zhe family alone would come forward.  It seems that it is not enough to explain the two thousand war horses. There are still many important things missing, but where to find them? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~ In the deep mountains outside Qingzhou, Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo finally made their way out. In order to avoid Li Fugui¡¯s many obstacles and spies, they stayed in the deep mountains of Qingzhou.  After going around for a long time, I managed to escape the pursuit, but finally found the path after a period of exploration, and the next road was relatively clear.  It's much easier to go. No one knows that they are still alive in the world, so there will be no pursuit. In order to avenge the death of thousands of people, they help each other and embark on the road of revenge, heading towards Bian in the east.  Let¡¯s go! To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 301: Xianyang Ancient Ferry

    The Wei River is the largest tributary of the Yellow River.  It originated from Niaoshu Mountain in Weizhou, which later became Weiyuan County in Gansu Province.  After that, it flows eastward, passing through the canyon between Qinling Mountains and Liupan Mountains, flowing through the 800-mile Qinchuan River, and merges into the Yellow River near Tongguan.  Because the Guanzhong Plain, where the Wei River mainly flows, was a political and economic center from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Sui and Tang Dynasties.  During that period, almost all of the most exciting history took place in Guanzhong, on the banks of the Weishui River.  At the same time, the Wei River blessed the land in Guanzhong, making the 800-mile Qinchuan River a land of abundance and extremely rich.  The Weishui River also left the most profound mark in history.  As time went by, by the Song Dynasty, the status of the Weishui River was no longer what it used to be.  As for the reasons, they are many and complex.  First of all, from the Qin and Han Dynasties to the Sui and Tang Dynasties, for thousands of years, the land of Guanzhong and the Wei River Basin were over-exploited and were no longer as fertile as they were originally.  Furthermore, after a series of wars and turmoil in the Tang Dynasty, such as the Anshi Rebellion, the Huangchao Uprising, and the war at the end of the Tang Dynasty, the impact on Guanzhong was very great.  Especially when Zhu Wen rebelled against the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an City suffered unprecedented destruction, thus forever losing its qualification as an imperial capital.  The land of Guanzhong and the Wei River Basin have also declined because of this!  Of course, there is another important reason. The lower reaches of the Wei River and the Longmen Generation of the Yellow River are seriously silted up, making it difficult for canal ships to reach Guanzhong, making transportation a big problem.  You must know that the capital of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was Chang'an, but it relied on money, grain and taxes from the south to support it. The canal was as important as a lifeline.  Therefore, the Five Dynasties, as well as the Song Dynasty, all directly abandoned Guanzhong to build their capitals.  Instead, the capital was built directly in Bianjing, close to the Bian River.  Directly connected to the Southeast Canal.  Transportation is very convenient.  The status of the Wei River has plummeted.  The status was replaced by Bianshui.  After its status declined, the transportation facilities on the Wei River also changed.  There were bridges across the Wei River in both the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, allowing people to cross the river directly, which was very convenient.  But now the bridge on the Weishui River has long been missing, and people on both sides of the Weishui River mainly rely on boats to communicate.  Many ferries have emerged along the Wei River, the most famous of which is Xianyang Ferry!  In later generations, there was a saying about the Eight Scenic Spots of Chang'an in Guanzhong, one of which was the Xianyang Ancient Ferry.  Xianyang Ancient Ferry was located at the site of the West Wei Bridge in the Han and Tang Dynasties, after the bridge was abandoned.  During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, boats were used as bridges. Later, bridges were built in winter and spring, and boats were used for crossings in summer and autumn.  It leads to Long and Shu, and the sound of "Hey Nai" keeps going all night long. It is the largest crossing in Qin Dynasty.  Because the Wei River merges into the Yellow River at Tongguan, which happens to be where the big characters of the Yellow River are.  Therefore, the north bank of the Wei River in Tongguan is impassable.  From Guandong to the Central Plains, you have to pass through Tongguan Road on the south bank of the Wei River.  Therefore, merchant travelers from the northwest who wanted to go to the east would cross the Wei River in Guanzhong.  Continue on from the south bank.  Because Xianyang Ancient Ferry is just northwest of Chang'an, after crossing the river.  You can take a trip to Chang'an City, which is still the largest city in Guanzhong. It is a good choice whether you are doing business or resting.  Therefore, Xianyang Ferry naturally became the first choice and became the largest ferry in Guanzhong.  Qingzhou is in the northwest of the Weishui River. Han Jiang escorted Lin Zhao to Bianjing. It was inevitable to cross the Weishui River.  They naturally chose Xianyang Ancient Ferry.  Lin Zhao was escorted from Gyeongju, and everything went smoothly.  Both Han Jiang and Lin Zhao relaxed their vigilance. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? can be escorted by the Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy, accompanied by the elite of the Western Army, and hundreds of soldiers from the Forbidden Army led by Su An.  In this case, there seems to be no problem with safety, and no one should dare to risk the disapproval of the world.  It is Lin Zhao's personal safety, especially in terms of diet, that is more worrying.  It is entirely possible that someone poisoned her and she committed suicide out of fear of crime. Han Jiang had been careful in this regard, but nothing happened.  In this way, a group of them arrived at the Wei River.  The weather has entered late autumn, and Gyeongju in the northwest may have frozen. Because of the obstruction of Liupan Mountain, the situation at the bottom of the Wei River Valley is pretty good. The Wei River is surging and has not frozen. ??????????????????????????????? But the cold wind blows, and there is still a feeling of bone-chilling feeling.  The bridge on the Weishui River is no longer there, so you can only go to the other side by ferry.  The officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army plus Han Jiang¡¯s retinue numbered over a thousand people.  It is not easy to cross the Wei River in one go. Where can there be so many boats on the river?  Moreover, there were many people along the Wei River, merchants and merchants waiting to cross the river. Even though they were officers and soldiers, they could not be so unreasonable.  Especially at noon, everyone wants to cross the river as soon as possible and have a place to stay!  With no choice but to cross the river in batches.  At each time, about a hundred soldiers crossed the river in three or four boats, with about twenty or thirty people on each boat.  Of course, boats traveling on the river are not the only ones crossing the river.?Soldier, there are about a dozen ships floating on the river at Xianyang Ferry.  Maybe it was because everything went smoothly along the way and they were busy crossing the river, so everyone relaxed their vigilance.  The first few boats have safely crossed the Wei River. The river here is not very wide and the water flow is not very fast, so there is basically nothing to worry about.  The Imperial Guards and Xuanfu envoys' retinues who had already crossed the river were already in formation on the other side, ready to respond and defend.  Seeing this situation, Han Jiang didn't pay much attention. He still thought about waiting to cross the Weihe River and return to Chang'an to rest for a night. He was old and the journey along the way was really hard.  Immediately, Han Xuanfu boarded the ship under the protection of many followers, and another very important core figure in the team, Lin Zhao, also boarded the ship.  In order to ensure his neutrality and impartiality, Han Jiang kept Lin Zhao sitting in the prison car along the way. After all, thousands of miles along the way, many people were watching, and any special move would be magnified.  , resulting in all kinds of rumors.  Going to Qingzhou to escort him in person was actually protecting Lin Zhao, so naturally he couldn't make it too obvious now.  So I can only temporarily aggrieve Lin Zhao. Of course, there are still all the conveniences available.  For example, there was no shortage of three meals a day and clothing to protect against wind and cold, so Lin Zhao's life was relatively easy.  When night falls, you still have the opportunity to enter the tent and have a good sleep, but your freedom is limited!  What's more, with Su An taking care of him all the way, Lin Zhao's situation is already pretty good.  Lin Zhao is already very satisfied with this. After all, his current identity is a prisoner.  Han Jiang came forward and saved his own life. It was good. I was very grateful and fully understood Han Jiang's difficulty.  Looking at the surging Wei River, Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh!  Two or three months ago, I also passed by here. It was the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, the envoy representing the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. He was so high-spirited.  But now he was a prisoner. The reality was so ironic that Lin Zhao couldn't help laughing coldly.  No matter what, no matter what!  Only this time!  Lin Zhao has been trying to figure out a problem these days, and his desire for power is particularly strong.  As long as I can survive this time safely, I will never give anyone another chance to frame me.  We must do everything possible to seize power. Even though the Northern Song Dynasty was one of the most civilized periods in history, it was still a feudal society where imperial power was supreme.  The ancient laws of survival have never changed, and power is always the most important.  Lin Zhao, who was in the prison car, had a particularly strong desire for power. With a sneer, he was carried onto the boat and prepared to cross the Wei River.  ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because the prison van is so special that it arouses curiosity among people.  On the bank of the Wei River, at Xianyang Ferry, there are many people paying attention to Lin Zhao at this moment.  "That's the young master!" Jiang Leiting stood by the Weishui River, looking at the man who was sneering in the prison car, and couldn't help but feel a little sad in his words.  After learning that Lin Zhao, the fourth prince of Emperor Renzong was wrongly imprisoned and was escorted back to Bianjing.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was not at ease. No matter what rescue measures were taken, the first and most important thing was to ensure Lin Zhao's safety.  Because Lin Zhao¡¯s identity is too noble and special, the Iron-faced Sect Master does not trust others.  To be cautious, Jiang Leiting was specially sent to escort Lin Zhao personally.  When Jiang Leiting arrived in the northwest, Han Jiang had already led Lin Zhao across Liupan Mountain and into the Weishui Valley.  Zhong Shidao went to see Han Jiang and asked him to come forward for protection, as well as Han Jiang's position and attitude. Jiang Leiting did not know these things.  But they all know the fact that after Han Jiang comes forward, Lin Zhao's security will be strengthened.  This is indeed the case. Jiang Leiting and his elite men followed the team along the way.  Of course, they didn't dare to get too close, otherwise they would be easily discovered. If they were misunderstood or their identity was discovered, the consequences would be even more disastrous.  The Iron-faced Sect Leader had repeatedly warned him about this matter, and Jiang Leiting did not dare to be careless.  Fortunately, everything was safe along the way, but Jiang Leiting's vigilance and attention have not weakened at all.  Lin Zhao's significance to them and the Song Dynasty was too great, and he could not allow them to make the slightest mistake, nor could they relax for a moment.  When Han Jiang, Su An, and even Lin Zhao began to be careless, Jiang Leiting did not dare to take it lightly.  Along the way he was always vigilant, wary of all possible threats.  For example, Han Jiang didn¡¯t pay much attention to the Weishui River and Xianyang Ferry, but Jiang Leiting was not at ease.  As long as there is the slightest risk, we must be careful and guard against it.  Maybe it was impossible to get close to protect the young master before, but at this ferry shared by the military and civilians, it is completely possible.  Jiang Leiting specially rented a boat, and not only was it accompanied by martial arts masters, but there were also some subordinates who were good at water skills.  They all gathered at the ancient ferry, preparing to accompany Lin Zhao during the transition. ???????????????????????????????????????, they finally had a chance to get close to Young Master.  Jiang Leiting saw Lin Zhao in the prison car from a distance and was so excited that he almost shed tears.  ¡°Perhaps before they met, they still had some doubts, was Lin Zhao the fourth prince who had been searching for twenty years?  But at this moment, seeing the appearance that is very similar to layman Jinghe, there is no doubt at all!  He is the son of layman Jinghe and the only heir of Emperor Renzong, so we decided not to let him make any mistakes!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 302: Fighting for the Crossing, How to Cross?

    In late autumn, the rivers in the north are all in dry season, and the water level of the Wei River is not very high.  In some places where the river bed is high, there will inevitably be reefs and the like, but the boatmen are mostly familiar with the river channels, so there will be no danger.  At this moment, at Xianyang Ferry, more than a dozen ferries are floating on the river.  The midday sun shines on people, making it extremely warm and comfortable. The green mountains in the distance, the plains nearby, and the sparkling Wei River, together with the ferries, form a wonderful landscape painting.  So peaceful.  But even in this peace, there is also murderous intent!  Han Jiang sat on the boat and closed her eyes slightly. She was getting older and the boat was shaking, so she would inevitably feel dizzy. Closing her eyes to rest her mind was undoubtedly a good choice.  Lin Zhao was not so comfortable, but he could still bear it. His mentality had been adjusted well. At this moment, he could calm down and enjoy the autumn scenery of the Weishui River.  The boats on the river were all moving forward in an orderly manner, but inadvertently, one boat rowed its oars intentionally or unintentionally, and its trajectory began to slowly deflect.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t notice that someone was looking at him from behind with a very strange look.  In addition to those with fierce eyes, there are also people who seem to have a little weird look in their eyes At this moment, if there is a Weishui eye show, there will definitely be many outstanding people!     boom!  Everyone was shocked and turned around to see two boats colliding with each other in the middle of the river.  We actually collided with the boat. We were so careless. This was everyone¡¯s first reaction.  The Wei River has become shallow in recent times, and if you want to cross the river safely, you want to go to the deep water area in the center of the river.  In addition, there are many boats at the ferry.  A little careless.  There are also ship collisions.  But generally speaking.  The situation is not too serious, they just scold each other a few times and understand each other and it will be over.  But today, things don't seem so simple!  The first ship collided, and no one paid attention, but a second ship immediately hit it.  And the collision was very serious. Perhaps because the speed was too fast, the ship in front vibrated too violently.  Someone actually fell into the water accidentally.  Moreover, the ship behind also deflected at a large angle on the water due to the huge impact.  If a chain reaction occurs, like dominoes, seven or eight ships will collide on the river.  People kept falling into the water, and there were loud sounds of ships colliding with each other, as well as the splash of people falling into the water. Many people immediately shouted for help.  There was sudden chaos on the Weishui River, and the situation was almost out of control!  The boat of Master Han Jiang, the Xuanfu envoy, was also hit. Fortunately, the boatman knew that the person crossing the river was a high official, so he was very careful in handling the boat.  Rao is so.  The ship was also affected by the chaos in the middle and suffered violent vibrations.  Han Jiang was awakened from her sleep state.  He stood up suddenly and staggered. If his subordinates had not stepped forward to support him in time, he might have had a winter swimming experience.  "What's going on?" Han Jiang asked hurriedly.  "Sir, the boat has collided and many people have fallen into the water!" Han Jiang stabilized her mind and could see clearly the scene on the river. Many people fell into the water and were calling for help.  Although the river here is not very fast, who can bear to fall into the freezing cold water in late autumn?  Among those who fell into the water were old men, women, and even children of several years old.  The scene was very tragic!  As a parent officer, Han Jiang was a little anxious. Many boats on the river were filled with soldiers, and they had subconsciously begun to save people.  Han Jiang did not object to this. It was completely reasonable for the soldiers who defended their country to help the people who fell into the water.  Therefore, the soldiers crossing the river temporarily acted as rescuers and won a round of applause!  It is precisely because of this that they ignore many people and ignore the actions of certain people.  The boat Lin Linzhao was riding on was slightly closer to the side, so it was not affected, so he also joined the rescue team.  Naturally, Lin Zhao had no objection to this. It was necessary to save someone's life.  Of course, even if he wanted to object, it was useless. He had no say at all in the cage.  Lin Zhao turned around and saw a woman fluttering in the river. Her dark hair was blond and her purple winter coat was as dark as blood. Especially she was holding a half-grown child above her head. The baby was crying incessantly, and her neck was  The collar on his neck was still shining brightly in the sunlight, and it looked like it was his first birthday gift.  The woman was almost unable to hold on anymore. She held the child as high as she could and made a whining sound in her throat. She could no longer hear clearly what was being said.  Needless to say, she was definitely crying for help!  Seeing this situation, it is really unjustifiable to do nothing to save him!  &nbsp; When the soldiers on the boat saw this, they immediately rowed closer and reached out to pull the woman in purple.  The woman shook her head gently and handed the child over first. It was obvious that she was a good mother who loved her child, but her actions seemed a bit rude.  The child¡¯s swaddling clothes were mostly soaked, and his little face, hands and feet turned blue and purple from the cold.  Upon seeing this, the Forbidden Army officers immediately took off their outer clothes and wrapped the child.  ¡°Then the soldiers stretched out their hands again and pulled the almost exhausted woman onto the boat.  "Ah, wu wu" The woman's thick clothes were completely soaked and she was shivering.  The soldiers did not care so much. They had already saved one life on the boat, and there were still many people in the river waiting for rescue.  The woman was left shivering on the boat, and no one paid any attention to her.  Lin Zhao was originally sympathetic, and it was not easy for the woman in purple. She probably took her child to visit relatives and didn't want to encounter such a sudden disaster.  But as he watched, Lin Zhao had some doubts in his heart!  Although the child had a collar around his neck, his overall clothes were made of coarse linen. He looked like a child from an ordinary peasant family.  But this woman, dressed in purple, seemed to be of good quality, and her palms were exposed. They were not as rough as expected, but were smooth and fair. She did not look like an ordinary hard-working farm girl at all.  It was just such a slight difference, but Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little confused.  After careful observation, I found that this woman in purple had some calluses in her palms, and the position was similar to mine!  Thinking of this, Lin Zhao was suddenly shocked. The reason why his palms were calloused was because he had been holding a sword for a long time during the recent battle in Qingzhou.  How could an ordinary peasant father and woman Just when Lin Zhao was surprised, the young woman in purple suddenly stood up and rushed towards the prison car.  The hull of the ship shook violently, and the soldiers who were rescuing people were surprised. The child with a bruised mouth and nose was crying loudly.  As soon as Lin Zhao raised his head, the innocent and pitiful expression of the woman in purple disappeared, replaced by a vicious look on her face!  Under the sun, a bright sharp knife appeared in her palm (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 303: The Shadow of the Sword on the Side of the Ship

    The bright sharp knife was coming towards Lin Zhao in the prison car!  Sure enough, everyone was deceived by the woman in purple.  She is not a weak mother, but a femme fatale, a female killer who is ready to kill people.  Both Han Jiang and Lin Zhao were careless because of their peaceful relationship before. They didn't expect that some people would be so bold and even want to put themselves to death under such circumstances.  Lin Zhao¡¯s pupils dilated instantly, and he clearly felt the crisis approaching, mixed with the aura of death.  He was in the prison car, unable to move at all. At this moment, he was completely exposed to the sharp knife and was extremely passive.  The officers and soldiers on the ship also discovered the situation, but their attention was on rescuing people, and it was too late to react in a hurry.  Han Jiang saw this scene from a distance and was shocked, but he was powerless and beyond his reach!  In order not to leave any excuses, Su An was isolated from Lin Zhao in principle along the way.  Although he was accompanied by hundreds of Forbidden Army soldiers, it was always inconvenient for him to come into close contact with Lin Zhao.  It was the same when crossing the river today, so he was not in the same boat with Lin Zhao.  But Su An's attention was always on Lin Zhao. After discovering the crisis, he was shocked and wanted to rush to rescue him.  However, it is above the water and blocked by chaotic ships. How can it be easily approached?  Seeing Lin Zhao without protection and completely exposed to the sharp knife, it seemed that blood would be splattered in a moment.  Some people even closed their eyes in horror, unable to bear to see a tragic situation.  But a moment later, everyone heard the woman¡¯s cry of pain.  The expected tragic scene did not happen. Lin Zhao was safe and sound, and the female killer had fallen into the water.  As for how Lin Zhao escaped this disaster.  No one seemed to see clearly.  Don't even know what happened.  But as a party.  Lin Zhao was still aware of it. At the moment when the sharp knife was stabbed, a stone as big as a fist came quickly and knocked the female killer into the water.  In panic, Lin Zhao noticed that the flying rocks were coming from the opposite side.  Looking up, a man in his thirties was looking at him and smiling softly. Judging from the trajectory of the stone and the situation at the time, it was this man who came to the rescue.  Why did he come to the rescue?  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t guess.  I don¡¯t even know who he is?  But I saw kindness in the other person's smile.  Since he can come to the rescue, at least he is a friend rather than an enemy.  The one who took action was naturally Jiang Leiting. As expected, someone wanted to murder the young master.  The ferry is undoubtedly the place with the weakest defense. As long as chaos is created, it is entirely possible to take advantage of the chaos to commit murder.  At this time, the actual defense and preparedness of the officers and soldiers are relatively weak, and the chance of success by taking advantage of the situation is relatively high.  Moreover, everything went smoothly along the way, so Han Jiang and the accompanying officers and soldiers would inevitably become a little relaxed.  Fortunately, Jiang Leiting took precautions before they happened.  Care was taken at all stages and Lin Zhao was saved in an emergency.  Jiang Leiting first smiled at Lin Zhao.  He expressed his goodwill, and then shook his head slightly, asking the young master not to reveal his existence for the time being.  Although it was just a communication of eyes and expressions, Jiang Leiting believed that Lin Zhao must understand what he meant.  At the same time, Jiang Leiting was very angry. These despicable people were so abominable that they actually wanted to kill people and silence them.  No matter who they are or what their considerations are, it doesn't matter whether they are right or wrong. As long as they intend to harm the fourth prince of Emperor Renzong, they are unforgivable.  He also knew very well that the matter was far from over here.  Since the other party decided to assassinate Lin Zhao, it would definitely not be such a simple immature attack.  Sure enough, as soon as the female killer fell into the water, seven or eight people jumped out from the nearby ship and rushed towards the ship where the prison car was.  It can be seen how strongly these people want to kill Lin Zhao!  Fortunately, the soldiers on board the ship had already reacted and took out their weapons to resist.  However, the space on the ship is small and cannot be used at all.  These are elite soldiers, most of whom are familiar with the battlefield attack method of wide opening and closing. Due to the limitations of the venue, they cannot display their power.  " In contrast, killers are all born in the world, are good at assassination, and are better at assassinating in small spaces.  Moreover, the killer comes prepared, but the officers and soldiers are completely unprepared. An unprepared defense will inevitably have many loopholes.  Several killers have already jumped onto the ship and headed towards Lin Zhao.  On the small ferry boat, there was a flash of swords and swords, and the situation was very critical.  The guards in the army were immediately dwarfed by them, and they soon fell behind.  At the same time, there were many people struggling, shouting, and making a mess in the river.  As for the child on the bow whose skin was blue from the cold, he was kicked away by the killer and fell into the cold Wei River, where he never made a sound again.  When Lin Zhao saw this, he was very angry. A one-year-old childWhat's wrong with you?  In this way, he became a victim silently.  It is simply dehumanizing and extremely abominable.  Who wants to assassinate him? It¡¯s easy to figure out who is already inseparable.  Strong hatred surged in my heart, and I would never let them go as long as they could get out of the prison safely.  It was difficult for the army generals to resist the killer's attack. The opponent's sharp blade was gradually approaching the cage, and Lin Zhao was in a very dangerous situation.  In the distance, Su An was directing his subordinates to row continuously, hoping to get close to Lin Zhao as soon as possible and strive for rescue.  But there is a distance, and in such chaotic circumstances, how can we get closer quickly?  Not to mention the messy ships blocking each other, there are also many people who fell into the water. Forcing the ship to sail will inevitably hurt innocent people.  Jiang Leiting is the closest person. At this moment, they don't care about hiding their identity. Protecting the young master's life is more important.  They are all top-notch warriors, much stronger than ordinary soldiers, and even above those killers.  The situation was stabilized as soon as they took action. Seeing this situation, the soldiers on the ship even took the initiative to dive to make way for the helpers who came out.  As expected, it was them. Lin Zhao was very confused as he looked at the two parties fighting fiercely outside the prison car.  It is not difficult to guess who wants to assassinate him, but who are these people who are rescuing and helping him?  Is it a farmer from Qingjian City?  Or is it the Fuzhou family?  Apart from this, Lin Zhao really couldn't think of anyone who could use such powerful force to help him.  After all, my main connections in the past were in the officialdom, and my friends were mainly celebrities and civil servants, which had nothing to do with force!  Lin Zhao thought about it and felt that the former was more likely.  The interests of the family are now consistent with their own. It can be said that both prosper and lose.  As for Zhejia, I completely overthought it. Although I had a good relationship with Zhewenxin, I had also helped Fuzhou Zhejia.  But there is absolutely no need for the Zhejia to get involved. As for the two thousand war horses, the Zhejia will not take the initiative to explain.  This is still a real troublesome matter, and Lin Zhao himself is a little embarrassed as to how to explain it.  The Zhong family has already been implicated in the Western Army. If the Zhe family is involved again, the turmoil among the generals of the Western Army will be too serious.  It did not do any good to the overall northwest defense line of the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao didn't want to easily expand the impact of this matter for his own selfish purposes Relatively speaking, it was more likely to be someone sent by the Zhong family, or maybe it was the work of Zhong Shidao!  Lin Zhao felt a little touched in his heart. The Zhong family was quite loyal.  What is even more amazing is their thoroughness. They must have followed and protected them all the way. Otherwise, how could they have appeared at the ferry in such timely manner?  Of course, maybe they weren't trying to protect themselves at all, but were fellow Zhong Yong, just taking action along the way!  While Lin Zhao¡¯s thoughts were racing, the flash of swords and shadows outside the prison car continued!  The assassins were a little depressed. They had worked hard and created a perfect opportunity to kill Lin Zhao in one fell swoop.  Success was already around the corner, but I never expected such an unexpected event.  They never expected that there would be such a clever secret guard.  Jiang Leiting and others were obviously more skilled than them, which made it very difficult for them, and they soon became unable to resist.  Most importantly, more and more officers and soldiers are approaching, and the situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable to them.  Soon, an assassin saw that the situation was not good and immediately jumped into the river, obviously trying to escape.  Jiang Leiting saw that the assassin had left and that the young master was temporarily safe, so he immediately returned to his boat, swung gently away, and prepared to evacuate immediately.  They don't want to get entangled with the officials and soldiers, otherwise the identity and purpose motivation will be difficult to explain.  It would make the case even more confusing and would not be of any benefit to the young master.  While there was still chaos in the river, Jiang Leiting and others went straight down the river and prepared to leave along the Weishui River.  Han Jiang was completely confused. The killer suddenly appeared and the helper suddenly appeared. The situation was very confusing. He had no idea what was going on.  But one thing is very clear, that is, some people want to kill Lin Zhao and silence him, while others want to protect Lin Zhao.  Indeed!  Han Jiang was very shocked. What was shocking was that the Gyeongju case had developed to this point. It was necessary to kill people and silence them, and it was such a big deal.  The fight between these people behind them is a bit too rampant.  At the same time, Han Jiang was also very angry!  What makes him angry is that someone actually did something under his nose.  You know, now he is personally escorting them, and under his protection, some people still want to take risks.  This is no longer directed at Lin Zhao alone, but is also a contempt and provocation against him, the Shaanxi Road Propaganda Envoy.  Not only did he lose face, but if Lin Zhao made any mistake today, it would be difficult for him and Han Jiang to explain it, and it would become a joke to the Song Dynasty!  Why do you want to embarrass me?Han Jiang was so angry that she almost gritted her teeth.  Originally, Han Xuanfu wanted to remain as "neutral" as possible on this matter, but some people always pushed him too far and made him fall to Lin Zhao's side.  No matter what!  Fortunately, Lin Zhao is safe today, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous!  But at this moment, I suddenly heard someone shouting: "Be careful, underwater!" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 304: Favor from an Old Friend

    An exclamation came from an officer and soldier!  Their ship had just approached and was about to go to the rescue, but suddenly they found a vague black shadow floating under the water. Others had not noticed that the soldier had jumped in.  "Be careful, underwater!" This sentence reminded everyone, and their eyes fell on the water near Lin Zhao's boat. They saw waves constantly shaking on the water, and there seemed to be two black shadows under the water that were constantly tearing apart, and appeared from time to time.  Make waves.  What happened underwater?  Just when everyone was confused, a few wisps of blood came to the surface of the water!  With such an obvious signal, everyone probably understood what happened!  After a while, the soldier emerged from the water, holding a person in his hand. It was the woman in purple who had fallen into the water just now.  Just now, there were constant flashes of swords and shadows on the side of the ship, and the atmosphere was so tense that everyone ignored her falling into the water.  In addition, there are many people who have fallen into the water in the river, so it is not easy to be noticed among them.  The assassins jumped into the water to escape, and in their panic they had no time to pursue them.  I thought they were frightened and must be in a hurry to escape.  Unexpectedly, she didn't know how to live or die, and she actually planned to sink the ship and commit murder.  You must know that Lin Zhao is sitting in a prison car, which is tied with iron chains. Once the ship is silent, it will sink directly as a whole.  Lin Zhao was in a cage and it was difficult to break free on his own.  No one else had time to open the prison car, so they drowned alive.  It¡¯s a pity that she was unlucky and was discovered by a soldier who also had superb water skills.  At this moment, the woman in purple clothes was completely under the control of the soldier. There were still blood stains on her body. It was not known whether it was injured by the flying rocks before or the result of the underwater struggle just now.  In short, the injury is serious at this moment!  Lin Zhao saw this and shouted: "Han Xuanfu, catch a survivor!" Having a survivor alive is a good thing. This is ironclad evidence. Maybe we can learn something valuable from her.  Han Jiang immediately ordered someone to take over. The woman in purple was so weak that she was completely at the mercy of others and could not resist.  As for the soldiers who can fight underwater, they have received praise and attention.  Lin Zhao only noticed him at this time. He originally wanted to say thank you, but as he spoke, he suddenly realized that this person looked very familiar!  "Strong man, have I seen you somewhere?" Lin Zhao asked curiously.  "The little man Qian Da has met Mr. Lin!" The wet soldier climbed onto the boat and talked to Lin Zhao.  Big money!  Such a familiar name!  Thinking of his extraordinary water properties, Lin Zhao suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind and thought of a person.  When the case of illegal salt trafficking was investigated in Qiantang, Meng's grain ship was scuttled by three dragons from the Qianjiang River.  Later, Qianjiang Sanjiao was killed and silenced by Chen Qi, the then Qiantang County magistrate. As a result, the two brothers died, but the eldest brother survived by luck and was rescued by Lin Zhao.  Later, he became Lin Zhao¡¯s ¡°tainted witness¡± and successfully arrested Chen Qi, Zhao Zongyong and others.  Lin Zhao saw that the young man of the Qian family was very pitiful, and Qian boss took the initiative to cooperate, so he spared his life and only sent him to join the northwest expedition.  Unexpectedly, we would meet again on such an occasion today.  "I was forgiven by the young master and spared this little man's life. Today, I can give some strength to Mr. Lin, which can be regarded as repaying the old kindness of the young master!" It turns out that after Boss Qian arrived in the northwest, he had some skills and good physical fitness.  He performed well in the army and made several military exploits. He was quickly appreciated by his superiors and soon became the personal soldier of Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi.  When he went to Qingzhou this time, Boss Qian didn't pay much attention, just treating it as an ordinary business trip. Unexpectedly, he met his former benefactor, Mr. Lin.  Seeing Lin Zhao being imprisoned in the prison car, I didn¡¯t know what serious crime Mr. Lin had committed!  Boss Qian originally wanted to get close to Guan Zhao, but his status was too humble and he had no chance to get close, let alone repay his kindness.  Of course, he was somewhat worried that if Mr. Lin was really convicted, he might be implicated!  Until today when we were crossing the river, we discovered that someone had assassinated Young Master Lin. Boss Qian was naturally more eager than others to come to the rescue.  By chance, he happened to find the woman in purple doing something underwater.  Although there are few rivers and lakes in the northwest, Boss Qian has not given up his amazing underwater skills.  At this moment, he didn't have much to think about and jumped into the water immediately.  The female assassin¡¯s underwater skills were not as good as his, and she was injured first, so she was quickly subdued.  Lin Zhao never expected that a year of kindness back then would actually save his life today!  It can be seen that it is absolutely correct to say that good people are rewarded!  &nbsp; "Thank you!" Lin Zhao couldn't say any more words for a while, but at this moment, he was expressing his gratitude from the bottom of his heart.  Boss Qian shook his head and said: "This is what a villain should do!" At this moment, the order on the river was gradually restored, and the officers and soldiers were doing their best to rescue the people who fell into the water.  Jiang Leiting saw it from a distance, and quickly sailed down the river with peace of mind!  At the same time, I secretly blamed myself for being careless!  He even forgot to be careful underwater. If this person hadn't been there, the young master would have been in danger just now. You must be more careful on the next journey!  After today¡¯s danger, will the journey to Bianjing be smooth sailing?  Jiang Leiting doesn¡¯t know, but one thing is that the same security protection as always is necessary.  It¡¯s just that today¡¯s identity has been exposed. How can we quietly protect the surrounding area from now on?  It¡¯s really a bit nerve-wracking!  Han Jiang also noticed their departure. Han Xuanfu had now straightened out his thoughts and couldn't help but wonder, who were these people who suddenly came to save Lin Zhao?  Although I really want to know, I really want to send people to chase and intercept these people and find out what happened.  After thinking for a while, Han Jiang shook her head slightly!  Even if the other party doesn't want to show up, why do I have to be aggressive?  They saved Lin Zhao today as a help to themselves, and at the same time they did not do anything inappropriate. They are already friends, so why bother others?  As long as Lin Zhao is safe and sound!  In contrast, he is more concerned about who is so daring and insists on having trouble with himself?  The ship slowly approached, and Han Jiangwo asked in a deep voice: "Dongyang, are you okay?" "Luckily you're okay!" Lin Zhao smiled softly and said in a deep voice, "I'm sorry for causing trouble to Han Xuanfu!" "  Where!" Han Jiang also smiled, but it was a bit bitter!  Ever since he promised Lin Zhao to transport horses directly to various states and counties, he had been involved and it was inevitable.  Now that things have come to this, what else is there to say?  Especially what happened today, the situation behind will definitely be more complicated!  Even if you don¡¯t want to, you still have to face it!  Han Jiang turned around and looked at the woman in purple who had fainted, and said in a deep voice: "Take this person back, save her life, and be sure to pry something out of her mouth!" Lin Zhao is also full of expectations for this, if he can  It will undoubtedly be very beneficial to yourself to get something valuable from this woman!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 305 The Calm Before the Storm

    Lin Zhao and Han Jiang were both full of expectations, hoping to pry something valuable out of the female killer's mouth, but the results were not satisfactory.  The female killer in purple died of her injuries not long after.  We can only judge from some clues that the killer is a Xixia man. This is the only clue.  ??The Xixia people, at least Han Jiang¡¯s first reaction was to be shocked!  He never expected that the Xixia people would be involved!  Because since the moment Lin Zhao was assassinated, the first object of suspicion was Li Fugui. Such a result is inevitably a bit unexpected.  Is Lee Bo-gyu innocent?  Are you overthinking it?  Or is there some collusion between Li Fugui and the Xixia people?  If it is the latter, the consequences will be disastrous.  Li Fugui is still the governor of Qingzhou and holds the military power on Huanqing Road, and there is a Xixia army waiting in the northwest of Dashun City.  It is self-evident what will happen if there is a secret communication between them?     terrible!  Han Jiang almost broke out in a cold sweat. Without caring about anything else, she immediately gave a secret report to Emperor Zhao Xu.  It is also his responsibility as the Shaanxi Road Propaganda Envoy to make the emperor and the court pay attention to the situation in the northwest and be prepared.  At the same time, Han Jiang is also very curious!  For what purpose did the Xixia people want to assassinate Lin Zhao?  This is the most puzzling part.  According to Li Fugui, Lin Zhao was the face of Empress Dowager Liang of Xixia. There was no reason for Empress Dowager Liang to hunt down her little lover?  Could it be because Lin Zhao has some secrets about Xixia?  Of course, if Li Fugui¡¯s rhetoric was problematic from the beginning, there seems to be a reasonable explanation, and Huanqing roadside defense needs to be more careful.  In addition, there is another indisputable fact. The situation is becoming more and more complicated, especially those mysterious people who rescued Lin Zhao today. Who are they?  The Zhong family in Qingjian City is undoubtedly the most likely. Han Jiang and Lin Zhao have the same suspicion!  It is not surprising that the Zhong family would act like this, it is most in line with common sense.  This matter can no longer be concealed.  Sooner or later, the court will get the news, and it's hard to say what kind of reaction it will cause.  But one thing is that the more someone wants to assassinate Lin Zhao, and the more someone protects him so carefully, it means that the things involved in this case are becoming more complicated, and there may be many unknown secrets in it. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Interesting!  Han Jiang couldn¡¯t help but admire Lin Zhao for his young age.  Inadvertently, it touched the nerves of the northwest of the Song Dynasty.  Although the weighing weight is small and weighs a thousand kilograms, does Lin Zhao have the same purpose as that weighing weight at this moment?  Lin Zhao was also puzzled, is he actually related to Xixia?  Is Liang Yimi obsessed with killing himself for revenge?  But didn¡¯t he clearly borrow Li Fugui¡¯s sword?  Is this necessary?  Orcould it be that the rumor had angered Empress Dowager Liang and she wanted to get rid of him to preserve her reputation?  Or are Li Fugui and others colluding with the Xixia people?  No matter what, this matter must be related to Liang Yimi!  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but sneer: Liang Yimi, your hand is too long!  This is the border of the Song Dynasty!  A few days later.  At the border between Song and Xia, Liang Yimu sneezed and felt disappointed after hearing the reports from his subordinates.  The assassin who went to assassinate Lin Zhao was indeed sent by him, and he was a master gathered by Xixia.  The reason for assassinating Lin Zhao this time was not only because he hated Lin Zhao so much, but also had the urge to put him to death.  His sister, Queen Mother Liang.  As well as the domestic Xixia party aristocrats also put a lot of pressure on him.  He originally wanted to use the borrowed knife strategy to get rid of Lin Zhao with the help of Li Fugui.  For this reason, he did not hesitate to concoct a lot of reasonable evidence, intending to trap Lin Zhao into collaborating with the enemy and avenge him.  The wishful thinking was good, but Liang Yimi never expected that Li Fugui would come up with such a trick.  The movement was quite large, and it directly framed Lin Zhaogou for a huge crime. This was the result.  Liang Yimi naturally clapped his hands and applauded, wishing for it!  However, Li Fugui blamed himself for the murder of more than a thousand people in Dashun City.  It's really untrue. The relationship between Song and Xia will undoubtedly become more tense now, and it will be difficult to ease it later.  Liang Yimi was very unhappy about this, but in order to achieve his goal.  Still endure it!  But the development in some aspects far exceeded his expectations and control, which was intolerable.  For example, the scandal between Lin Zhao and Queen Mother Liang was completely fabricated by Li Fugui in order to confuse outsiders.  And it¡¯s also painted vividly.  This incident also reached the ears of the Xixia people and undoubtedly became a big joke.  Empress Dowager Liang was furious. Although she did have a male favorite, these were relatively secret and unknown to ordinary people.  But Lin Zhao¡¯s incident undoubtedly brought these disgraceful things to the forefront and made them public!  Liang Yimi didn¡¯t expect that Li Fugui would add such a lame idea.?, which greatly damaged the reputation of her sister, Queen Mother Liang.  How could the Empress Dowager Liang and the officials and nobles in Xixia not know that the situation in Qingzhou was so violent?  When the news reached Xingqing Mansion, the feedback Liang Yimi received was the anger of the Empress Dowager Liang, as well as the accusations from the ministers and party nobles.  It¡¯s not that Empress Dowager Liang doesn¡¯t have male favorites. Her bodyguard, Meng Mengyou, is the guest of honor.  As a queen mother, having an unruly private life would, after all, undermine the majesty of her mother in the world.  Everyone turned a blind eye and knew it privately, but if they had to put it on the table, wouldn't it mean to make things difficult for others?  It is undoubtedly very embarrassing.  It¡¯s okay if the secret things become public!  Another question is, even if the majestic Xixia Queen Mother is looking for a male favorite, does she just dismiss all the Xixia warriors and only favor a Han man?  In this way, how can thousands of men in Xixia be embarrassed?  Now, Empress Dowager Liang¡¯s fame and romantic affairs are no longer just in Xixia, but have also spread to the Song Dynasty.  As the saying goes, family scandals should not be publicized. The empress dowager of Xixia had already lost shame to the Song Dynasty, and her husband's husband became an international scandal.  Can Queen Mother Liang not be angry?  Can the Xixia party nobles watch the Queen Mother be humiliated, the late king be humiliated, and the Xixia royal family be in disgrace?  On the one hand, they were very angry, and at the same time, the party nobles in Xixia used this as an excuse to accuse Empress Dowager Liang openly and secretly.  You must know that since Li Bingchang ascended the throne, the relationship between the party nobles and the Liang siblings in Xixia has been very tense.  The Empress Dowager Liang finally gained the support of the Liao Kingdom by becoming hostile to the Song Dynasty. After paying a huge price, she stabilized the situation.  But the good times did not last long. First, Liang Yi sent an envoy to Qingtang City, and his marriage to Hehuang and Tubo made a big joke.  Not only was he embarrassed in front of the Song envoys, but it also made the relationship between the Uighurs and Tubo grow day by day, becoming a threat behind Xixia.  The reputation and majesty that Empress Dowager Liang finally accumulated has been greatly impacted!  Fortunately, at this time, Li Fugui, the governor of Qingzhou in the Song Dynasty, gave them an excellent excuse.  The Empress Dowager Liang specially asked Liang Yi to come to preside over the war against the Song Dynasty, hoping to avenge the past humiliation with military achievements and re-consolidate his position.  Unfortunately, everything backfired. Liang Yi was motivated and changed his combat strategy at will for his own personal grudges, which ultimately led to the failure of Dashun City.  Ye Lihan is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Yeli's family is originally a party aristocrat, and he himself is a general. His generals suffered heavy casualties and were defeated in the end, so he was naturally unhappy.  Therefore, he went directly to the head of the Xixia Kingdom, who was actually the Empress Dowager Liang, to impeach Liang Yimi.  Instead, the party nobles took notice and expressed their support.  These two stupid things immediately aroused strong resentment in Xixia, and the opposition to Liang Yimi became louder and louder.  At this time, the scandal about Empress Dowager Liang also appeared, which made matters worse.  The situation that Empress Dowager Liang had finally stabilized was on the verge of collapse again. She worked hard to consolidate her position.  She also expressed strong dissatisfaction with her younger brother Liang Yimi, hating how iron can never become steel!  And ordered him to deal with the scandal!  Liang Yimi was under tremendous pressure as a result. However, the consequences had already been caused and the situation was irreversible.  But one thing is, everything happened because of Lin Zhao. Thanks to Lin Zhao¡¯s gift, how can we easily let him go?  In addition, the scandal started because of him, so if we get rid of him directly?  Liang Yimi did not blame Li Fugui for spreading rumors about the damage to the Queen Mother's sister's reputation. Instead, he was extremely hostile to Lin Zhao.  The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Unable to suppress his anger, Liang Yimi sent people to sneak into the Song Dynasty and directly assassinate him.  It is faster and more direct than killing someone with a borrowed knife, and it can also give an explanation to my sister and the party nobles.  Liang Yimi suppressed the anger in his heart and secretly contacted Li Fugui to seek assistance, or cooperation.  Li Fugui, who had long wanted to kill people and silence them, naturally had no objection.  So two people who were supposed to be enemies came together because of a common enemy and joined forces with each other.  Li Fugui took advantage of his position to intentionally reveal relevant information, making the Xixia assassins well aware of Han Jiang and Lin Zhi's teams.  However, the army had always been very protective before, and they had no chance to take action.  Knowing that there was an opportunity at the Weishui Ferry, he planned the assassination!  Everything was planned well. If it could be executed smoothly, it would not be impossible to assassinate Lin Zhao.  Unfortunately, fate is not as good as God. Liang Yimi did not expect that there would be many mysterious guards around Lin Zhao.  Observe the details, be on guard at all times, and use more sophisticated methods. This is why the elite killers of Xixia became famous!  The assassination failed in the end!  Liang Yimi felt very uncomfortable, but he couldn't think of any other way for a while.  It was as if Lin Zhao was his natural enemy. Even though he tried many methods, he was still unable to do anything about him. This matter was really annoying!  &nbsp; It¡¯s really hard to express Liang Yi¡¯s hatred!  Just at this time, his sister, the Queen Mother Liang, sent a message asking him to return to Xingqing Mansion to discuss important matters!  Liang Yimi went back temporarily with an uneasy mood, handed the army back to Ye Lihan, and held his troops temporarily. The border of Qingzhou was temporarily peaceful!  But many times, it is often extremely solemn before a storm comes.  Gyeongju¡¯s short-term tranquility seems to be brewing a bigger storm!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 306: Difficulties

    The calm before the storm is like this for Qingzhou, it is like this for Lin Zhao, and it is also like this for the entire Song Dynasty!  After the Weishui assassination incident, Han Jiang became more careful, so the road from Chang'an to the Central Plains was particularly peaceful.  We have almost arrived in Luoyang, and not far ahead is Bianjing!  Bianjing can be expected, everyone breathed a sigh of relief!  Jiang Leiting also breathed a sigh of relief, but from beginning to end, he never took it lightly.  The young master's safety is too important, and there must be no room for error.  After the assassination at the Weishui Ferry, Jiang Leiting changed his mind.  In the past, the defense was very passive. You never knew who would take action or when.  If something unexpected happens, be caught off guard.  It's just a matter of being able to save him in time, but if he misses it even slightly, it will be an eternal regret.  So he changed from passive to active and made arrangements in advance for all the places that Lin Zhao might pass by and that might pose a threat to Lin Zhao. ? Eliminating danger is one aspect, and closer protection is also another aspect.  In this way, Lin Zhao's safety level has undoubtedly improved by several dozen percent.  But the closer they get to Bianjing, the more careful they need to be.  Dear bosses in Bianjing, let¡¯s not talk about the various yamen. The one who needs to be careful most is undoubtedly the Imperial City Division.  Once they sniff out any clues and reveal the young master's identity, the consequences will be disastrous.  It is precisely for this reason that direct force protection will inevitably weaken.  Moreover, after arriving in Bianjing, the significance of force protection also declined.  As the leader of the Iron Mask Sect said, rescuing Lin Zhao can only be done through civil and military means.  "Martial arts" is the last choice when it comes to last resort.  Before that, I could only take a more "literary" route.  Try your best to find ways to prove Lin Zhao's innocence.  After the safety of Lin Zhao¡¯s itinerary was confirmed.  Jiang Leiting's attention began to turn to collecting evidence in Qingzhou.  They have invested a lot of manpower and material resources before.  Rushing to Qingzhou, and even going deep into Xixia and Tubo, but there have been no major gains yet.  As Lin Zhao is about to enter Bianjing, these things must undoubtedly speed up. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The officials of the Song Dynasty all knew about it, but ordinary people had not heard of it.  For a long time, Mu Sihong was confused!  Until the number of guests coming to stay in Jiangnan, especially those related to the government, became less and less.  I just started hearing some rumors.  In the end, there were even more ignorant imperial students who were filled with righteous indignation and cursed Lin Zhao in Jiangnanju.  It was only at this time that Mu Sihong knew the whole story!  Knowing that her husband was imprisoned for "collaboration with the enemy and treason" was like a bolt from the blue. Mu Sihong suddenly heard about it and fainted at that time.  Fortunately, Yutong, Ayun and others took care of her. When she woke up again, Mu Sihong burst into tears and was worried.  He didn't think about food and tea, and instantly felt a lot more haggard.  In Bianjing, I eagerly awaited my husband¡¯s return every day.  But what she didn't want to wait for was such terrible news like bad news. How could a weak woman like her bear it?  After being sad, Mu Sihong regained her composure and said that she did not believe that her husband had collaborated with the enemy and treason.  Of course, even if Lin Lang does something extraordinary, she will always follow her husband's lead and obey her husband!  Lin Zhao is just in jail now, and his top priority is undoubtedly to find a way to rescue him!  But in such a big case, how can ordinary people have a say? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? You have to ask the high-ranking officials in the court to help you.  Lin Zhao had some connections, but he was running it all by himself, and Mu Sihong didn't understand it at all.  "What's more, she is just a concubine after all, and she has no reputation at all. Even if she came forward to ask for help, no one would recognize or pay attention to her.  Mu Sihong has no master among the six gods. He consulted Yu Xuan, but there was nothing he could do!  Meng Ruoying had news earlier that she was coming to Bianjing, but later she said she fell ill in Yingtian Mansion.  At such a critical moment, there is no one who is resourceful and can make decisions, or even come up with a solution.  After careful consideration, Mu Sihong was not completely helpless. She thought of someone who might be able to help Lin Zhao.  This person is Chai Minyan!  Now, Mu Sihong and Chai Minyan are considered good friends!  Mu Sihong knew that Chai Minyan was deeply loved by the Empress Dowager and Concubine Miao because she cured the illness of the eldest princess of Chu State.  You can even go in and out directly and live in the palace permanently.  There are even rumors that the Queen Mother intends to recognize her as her granddaughter and enjoy the treatment of a princess!  At this moment, Mu Sihong did not expect Chai Minyan's glory.  I just thought that Chai Minyan could go in and out of the palace and talk to the eldest princess and the empress dowager. ?The Empress Dowager is the grandmother of today's official family and the most noble person in the Song Dynasty.  If she opened her mouth, would there be anything she couldn't do?  Mu Sihong¡¯s idea is relatively simple. At least he can plead for mercy and help Lin Zhao.  And Chai Minyan is the only person she can contact, or the only person who is willing and able to help her and Lin Zhao.  On weekdays, you can completely understand some of Chai Minyan's thoughts from his conversations.  Miss Chai often came to Jiangnan for no reason. As long as she chatted with him, a few words would be directed towards Lin Lang.  And whenever Lin Zhao was mentioned, Chai Minyan listened with special concentration, a slight smile always hanging on the corner of her mouth.  As someone who has been through this, Mu Sihong knows that Miss Chai is interested in her husband!  Being able to be favored by the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, Mu Sihong couldn't help but sigh at her husband's charm.  Chai Minyan is smooth and generous, she is a noble lady, she doesn't have any airs in her life, and she is very easy-going.  Mu Sihong likes it very much and respects it very much!  If she really entered the Lin family, she would definitely not object, but it would inevitably make Meng Ruoying wronged.  Chai Minyan is a descendant of the royal family, the niece of Duke Chongyi, and a lady from a famous family, while Meng Ruoying is just the daughter of a businessman.  There is a huge difference in status. It is really confusing who the status of the head wife should be!  But this is all a matter for the future. Since Chai Minyan is interested in Lin Lang, he will never stand by and turn a blind eye to this matter.  Mu Sihong did not dare to delay and immediately went to visit Chai Mansion by the Wuzhang River!  I believe that as long as she sees Chai Minyan and explains the situation, she will definitely help.  "It's a pity that after arriving at Chai's house, we came back disappointed.  Chai Ruona, the eldest son of the Chai family, told her that Chai Minyan had been in the palace for more than a month and had not returned home.  Maybe you haven't heard about Lin Zhao until now. The palace wall is tall and separated by two heavens, so it's very difficult to communicate!  Mu Sihong couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious and almost burst into tears on the spot!  Seeing this, Chai Ruona promised to contact her little sister as soon as possible, and even came forward to help rescue her in person. After that, the situation got better.  Mu Sihong returned to Jiangnanju with a depressed mood and began the most painful wait!  Chai Ruona couldn't help but sigh, the current situation was really difficult.  Logically speaking, he should find a way to inform his little sister, but he was also worried that Chai Minyan would do something outrageous after knowing the truth!  The Chai family has a sensitive identity, so they dare not get involved in such a sensitive case easily!  Said, it may affect the family interests!  If you don't tell me, my little sister will definitely blame herself when she finds out.  What should we do?  For a moment, Chai Ruona was in a dilemma!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 307 Utilization Value

    Something happened to Lin Zhao. Some people were anxious and some were gloating about his misfortune.  Mu Sihong tried her best to rescue Lin Zhao, while Chai Ruona was also worried about how to deliver the news.  But some people want to add insult to injury and kill them all.  Wang Yu has been in and out of Lu Huiqing's house quite frequently recently, but this has not attracted anyone's attention.  After all, Lu Huiqing is Wang Anshi's number one assistant, and even a student to a certain extent.  The two young men are equivalent to fellow students, and they are both young and talented people. They are close to each other, and it is normal for them to have frequent contacts.  But in fact, only they themselves know what the situation is.  During this period, what they talked about the most was "killing people" and how to kill people, and the person they wanted to kill was their former friend Lin Zhao.  Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice: "I didn't expect Han Jiang to show up. He walked all the way back from Qingzhou. He was very well protected and had no chance to do anything." None of them wanted Lin Zhao to return to Bianjing safely.  They all hate Lin Zhao deeply and want to put Lin Zhao to death. There may be many changes after returning to Bianjing.  Secondly, Lin Zhao's return to Bianjing may mean huge risks to them.  Regardless of whether it was to hit the target with one hit or to nip the danger before it burned, it was necessary to get rid of Lin Zhao.  The idea is good, but the reality seems to be very undesirable.  Originally, with Li Fugui presiding over it, many things could be easily accomplished.  But they didn't expect Han Jiang to suddenly intervene, leaving them helpless!  "Yes, Han Jiang" Wang Yu couldn't help but shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice: "It seems that this old guy intends to make things difficult for my family. When he left Bianjing, he had something to do with my father. I didn't expect him to hold a grudge.  It¡¯s really abominable that he is now waiting for an opportunity to retaliate and intentionally cause trouble!¡± Originally, Wang Anshi, brothers Han Wei and Han Jiang were good friends, but they ended up having different opinions on the reform, which led to the current situation.  Not to mention the cold relationship, it has completely deteriorated now.  Han Jiang thought that he had a good grasp of the matter, and it was his responsibility to intervene in this matter. Wang Anshi would not mind.  But he forgot.  Wang Anshi has a sinister and ruthless son!  Lu Huiqing couldn't help but shook her head slightly, still vaguely complaining about Han Jiang's injustice. Wang Yu had been blaming others, but he had been lacking in reflection.  Are these things all Han Jiang¡¯s fault?  What is the situation of his Wang family?  Wang Anshi is stubborn, even a little willful, and will lose his temper if he doesn't go his way.  In the previous episode, Ouyang Xiu did not practice the green seedling method.  As a result, Wang Anshi was seriously dissatisfied. Even Mr. Ouyang, the leader of the literary world of the Song Dynasty, did not give him face and directly lost his official position.  "It's okay for these people to fail, but Wang Yu definitely doesn't know this is the reason for his ruthlessness, and he is also merciless to the people around him.  Han Wei recommended Wang Anshi to go to the court to pay homage to Zhao Xu, and he was put into great use.  Now it is Xuan Ma who pays homage to the Prime Minister.  Han Jiang supported Wang Anshi a lot in the beginning, but in the end he had such a deadlock with the three Han brothers.  As a result, Han Jiang's slightest move immediately aroused Wang Yu's violent reaction.  The more obvious example is undoubtedly Lin Zhao, who was very helpful at the beginning and can be said to be Wang Anshi's important assistant.  Wang Yu even became a confidant.  But what about now?  Because of one question about Qingmiao Law, Lin Zhao was abandoned.  The Wang family father and son were even more angry.  Now, in order to protect Li Fugui, who had an interest in him, he did not hesitate to kill people and silence them, completely ignoring their past friendship.  Wang Yu seems to have made a clear decision in his heart. Maybe he doesn't regard anyone as a friend, and it is completely a relationship of use.  Focus on winning over those who are beneficial to you. Once they are of no use to you or pose a threat, you will use any means necessary.  It seems that we have reached the point where we cannot distinguish between right and wrong!  Lu Huiqing himself is a mean and ungrateful person, even he is a bit cold-blooded.  Now he has completely seen through it. Wang Anshi, Wang Anshi and his father, can only be described as paranoid.  But at least Wang Yu only cares about the value of use. He is completely a vicious and vicious villain who takes advantage of others.  Back then, for the sake of the so-called overall situation of their Wang family, they forced themselves to endure the hatred of their younger brother's murder.  When it comes to yourself, it's all kinds of intimacy.     snort!  Lu Huiqing clearly realized this, so his mentality also changed.  Since Wang Yuanze only thinks about using it, why should I really give it?  What kind of friendship between teachers and students, what kind of reforms and changes!  With the implementation of the new law, Lu Huiqing also became aware of many problems.  Even though there is strong support from the emperor, there are too many ministers who oppose it. The most important thing is that the new law itself does have problems. If this continues, problems may arise.  By this time, even Lu Huiqing, the framer of the reform items, was wavering about the reform itself.  &nbsp; Lu Huiqing no longer had the same impulse and enthusiasm as at the beginning. For him at this moment, power may be the most important thing.  Lu Huiqing just thought this way. In front of Wang Yu, he acted absolutely sophisticated and flawless.  Just sighing leisurely: "I heard that there was an attack on the Weishui River!" Although Han Jiang was closely guarded by people, there was no chance at all.  Wang Yu nodded and said: "Yes, Han Jiang came from Chang'an to report that Lin Zhao was assassinated at the Xianyang Ferry on the Wei River and was almost killed! In the end, he was rescued and luckily escaped!" "What a pity!" After dealing with  Regarding Lin Zhao, Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu had exactly the same thoughts. Only Lin Zhao's direct death could comfort his brother's spirit in heaven.  It was inevitable to sigh after failing to achieve success, and said: "But don't worry too much, the person who did it seems to be from Xixia!" Lu Huiqing often walked in Zhongshu and was close to the emperor, so he naturally knew extremely detailed first-hand information.  The implication is to tell Wang Yu that he has nothing to do with Li Fugui for the time being, so he will not implicate you, the Wang family and his son.  Of course, there is another deeper meaning, that is, the matter is even more serious.  The Xixia people also got involved, which means the matter is more complicated.  Is it the personal behavior of the Xixia people, or is there some collusion with Li Fugui?  If it¡¯s the latter, the consequences will be disastrous!  Wang Yu was also secretly frightened, Li Fugui was becoming more and more lawless now.  Continuous actions began to become more and more outrageous.  Collusion with the Xixia people will undoubtedly greatly increase the risk.  Once things are revealed in the future.  He will die without a burial place.  False accusations and rebellion are one thing, colluding with foreign enemies to frame Zhongliang is absolutely unforgivable.  The more this is the case, the greater the impact and losses suffered by Wang Anshi, and the current potential risks are infinitely higher.  Wang Yu naturally became more and more worried, and the more he wanted to control this matter.  Therefore, the determination to put Lin Zhao to death became even stronger.  "It's a pity. It is said that the situation at that time was very dangerous. Lin Zhao almost died, but a mysterious person came to help." Wang Yu also knew this very well.  "Who on earth wants to protect Lin Zhao?" Wang Yu seemed to be thinking to himself. This is the most thought-provoking and curious part.  At the same time, there was a faint sadness. How could Lin Zhao be so lucky? How could there be someone to help him all the time?  "Could it be a farmer from Qingjian City?" Everyone's first reaction was this, and Lu Huiqing was no exception.  After all, the Zhong family now has a stake in Lin Zhao, so this move is completely reasonable.  Moreover, the Zhong family has been in the northwest for decades and is a military family, so it is fully capable of doing this.  "It's possible" Wang Yu just nodded lightly. It's hard to say anything until he has a sure answer.  "The last thing Li Fugui should do is involve the Zhong family!" Lu Huiqing couldn't help but sigh.  If it were just Lin Zhao, it might be easy to handle.  Even though Lin Zhao is very famous, he is still an insignificant person, and officials and princes will not go too deep into it.  But the Zhong family is different, a northwest military family.  He has a great influence among the Western Army, and officials and other ministers must be wary of him.  Wang Yu said helplessly: "The matter has come to this. What else is there to say? Think about it, the key is to find some way to do something!" Wang Yu couldn't help but feel a little angry in his heart, and his father was really too. If he hadn't been reckless from the beginning,  Even if he tried to protect Li Fugui, he would not act like this today.  "It's not difficult to make a fuss about this matter!" Lu Huiqing said: "First of all, this matter is still unclear, so it is difficult to make a conclusion, and there is room for play. Secondly, these mysterious people dare not show up in public  , must be afraid, and see the truth. In this case, why not catch the wind and catch the shadow? Some things can be said to be help, but it may also be a conspiracy" "It makes sense! It's just" Wang Yu agreed.  He still had an idea in his mind, but he couldn't help but hesitantly said: "But after all, it's not painful or itchy. It treats the symptoms but not the root cause. If you want to get rid of the problem once and for all, you still have to" Speaking of this, Wang Yu's eyes showed an extremely cold look.  , very scary!  The thought of killing people and silencing them is extremely strong!  Lu Huiqing smiled softly and said in a deep voice: "With Han Jiang's personal protection, and the lessons learned from the Wei River, the precautions will inevitably be tighter, and it will be difficult to force it. Moreover, Lin Zhao has arrived in Luoyang now, and will arrive in Bianjing soon.  Close to the capital, all the ministers, officials, and even the common people are watching, and they don't dare to do anything excessive. However, there are some things that can be thought of, and it is not impossible For example, a certain person.  A person has received great favor from the emperor, but now he makes a mistake and feels endless regret. Now that he is approaching Bianjing and the emperor, he feels guilty when he thinks of the emperor's favor in the past, and then" "Ahem!" Wang Yu coughed!  How many times??, I already understand it, but if I want to execute it, I'm afraid it's still a little difficult.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the Chui Gong Hall of the Imperial Palace, the young emperor Zhao Xu is reading Han Jiang¡¯s memorial!  We were assassinated at Xianyang Ferry on the Wei River!  The first thing he saw were these words, and Zhao Xu couldn't help but be shocked.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that the Xixia people would also be involved, which was really unexpected.  I never expected that a little Lin Zhao would be so powerful and cause such an uproar.  Although Shaanxi Fourth Road is close to the border, Guanzhong is already considered the hinterland, and the distance from Bianjing is not very far.  Under such circumstances, Xixia still dared to send assassins to assassinate him. How audacious was he?  Are you really ignorant and don't take the Song Dynasty seriously?  While Xixia hurt the face of the Song Dynasty, it also challenged the dignity of the Song Dynasty. Zhao Xu was very angry about this!  Regarding the Weishui assassination and the Qingzhou case, Han Jiang made detailed reports, and hinted overtly and covertly that there might be hidden secrets behind the incident.  Is it possible that it really has something to do with Lee Bo-gyu?  Could Lin Zhao be unjustly accused?  Zhao Xu also had this idea, but all the evidence so far shows that Lin Zhao is up to no good.  This made him very angry, and the courtiers continued to criticize and impeach him every day.  More importantly, Wang Anshi was also involved behind this incident.  This is where Zhao Xu is in trouble!  Li Fugui really has a problem. The pressure on Wang Anshi will undoubtedly be greater, and the situation will be even more difficult.  The reform was going on at a very critical period, and Wang Anshi could not afford to lose anything, especially in terms of reputation and reputation.  "Otherwise, it will become a target for conservatives to attack. How can a person whose reputation has been damaged convince the world?"  This is a very simple truth, and it is especially important in these difficult times.  So it¡¯s inevitable that there will be some trouble in Lin Zhao¡¯s matter!  Since the beginning, Wang Anshi and Lin Zhao have been on opposite sides.  Wang Anshi has come forward to defend Li Fugui. This is an indisputable fact.  Lin Zhao was specially asked to go to Qingzhou because he wanted to handle this matter in a very proper and coordinated manner and give them a chance to make up for the trauma.  "It's a pity that things didn't work as expected. I don't know whether it was Lin Zhao or Li Fugui. One of them seemed to be very disrespectful, leading to the current situation.  Zhao Xu felt a little irritable just thinking about it!  With such a troublesome matter, it¡¯s really not that easy for him to make a decision all of a sudden!  If you have to weigh the pros and cons and make a last resort choice, Wang Anshi must not be moved, then the only thing is The reality is so helpless, even if he really wants to cultivate him as a confidant, it is a pity that he does not cherish it!  It's okay if this is the last resort, but if it turns out to be true and Lin Zhao betrays him, he will definitely be intolerable The team escorting Lin Zhao has only just reached Luoyang, so the matter is not that urgent.  On the issue of the northwest border, Han Jiang hinted openly and secretly that Li Fugui was somewhat unreliable, especially emphasizing the unrest along the border.  The fact is so!  Although Li Fugui is innocent now, he is an important figure in the case after all.  Avoidance is always necessary for the simplest of reasons.  It seems inappropriate to let him continue to hold the military power on Huanqing Road, especially when Xixia is eyeing him, and when peace is needed on the border, he needs to be cautious and not make the slightest mistake. ????????????????????????????????????????????????? If Li Fugui relapses due to this and does something shocking, he will be in big trouble!  But who should take over Huanqing Road?  How to take over?  How to make Li Fugui obediently hand over his military power?  Zhao Xu couldn¡¯t think of a suitable candidate for a while!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 308: Help from noble people

    At this moment, Lin Zhao's prison car has arrived in Luoyang!  The distance from Luoyang to Bianjing is not very far. With Han Jiang's escort, Jiang Lei's secret protection, and Sima Guang's secret care, there is no need to worry about safety.  Sima Guang, who was left behind in Xijing, also heard about the assassination at Xianyang Ancient Ferry, and he was very angry about it.  No matter what, no matter how guilty someone is, they should be tried by the imperial court. What does assassination mean?  Kill and silence?  So what does Lin Zhao know?  As for whether the murderer was from Xixia, Sima Guang, like many others, expressed hesitation!  ¡°After all, Han Jiang¡¯s investigation is not 100% certain, it is just the result of a combination of many clues.  Maybe the "Xixia people" are just a cover-up, and the true identity is nothing more than one of those situations.  The Weishui Assassination was indeed about killing people and silencing them, but who silenced them?  What mouth should be killed?  Theoretically there are two possibilities.  If Lin Zhao was framed, as long as he dies, many things will remain unproven and remain unsolved.  This is a very safe and almost permanent solution.  Those people must have a guilty conscience to act like this!  If Lin Zhaozhen is involved in collaborating with the enemy, the purpose of killing him is to silence him forever.  Some people were afraid that Lin Zhao would say something he shouldn't have said and injure themselves, so they took precautions in advance.  In contrast, Sima Guang believed in the former more.  Firstly, it¡¯s the confidence in Lin Zhao¡¯s character, and secondly, it¡¯s Zhang Zai¡¯s guarantee!  It is precisely because of this that Sima Guang took care of the team when they passed through Luoyang.  After arriving in Bianjing, the officials and ministers should be able to deal with it impartially!  Say this.  Sima Guang himself had no confidence.  He is very aware of the interests behind this matter.  Li Fugui was a frontier general with heavy troops.  Need to be treated with kindness.  What's more important is that Wang Anshi is also involved, and the officials must take Wang Anshi's face and prestige into consideration.  Wang Anshi¡¯s own opinions are also very important. He is the chief minister and his opinions are enough to influence many things.  Lin Zhao had opposed the Qingmiao Law, and he was already very angry.  In addition, he was so fond of Li Fugui, and he was so satisfied with what he said before, and he protected him without hesitation!  How can you let go easily?  When Xianggong Wang became angry, leaders in the literary circles of the Song Dynasty such as Ouyang Xiu would be frustrated.  They didn't give any face, let alone the little Lin Zhao or Lin Dongyang.  ¡°If the investigation turns out that Lin Zhao was wrongfully accused, what should the court do?  Let¡¯s not talk about how Li Fugui should deal with it, but how should Wang Anshi deal with it?  This is the most embarrassing thing!  Why do some people try every possible means to assassinate Lin Zhao and put him to death? What is the purpose of killing and silencing him?  Isn't it just to prevent him from returning to Bianjing and avoid this possible embarrassment?  The implications of this matter are too great, how could it be so simple as embarrassing!  When the time comes, Lin Zhao will most likely be a victim for the so-called overall situation.  So it¡¯s hard to say how fair this case is.  In the end, only the interests of some people are protected, and Wang Anshi is inevitable.  The official Zhao Xu will also play a disgraceful role. Although the emperor has his own helplessness, but This is politics. The truth is not important, and interests always come first.  Maybe in the past, Sima Guang was used to it and didn't care too much.  But after the Ayun case, he had a lot of thoughts.  The reason why he advocated so strongly for Ayun¡¯s death sentence at that time was to oppose Wang Anshi¡¯s reforms.  As for the truth of the case itself, on the one hand, it was indeed deceived. In fact, Sima Guang did not pay much attention to it at the time.  Every time Sima Guang thinks about this, he can't help but feel a little scared and self-blame.  If Lin Zhao hadn't found out the truth, perhaps an innocent woman would have died, and he would have had an uneasy conscience for the rest of his life!  Think about how Lin Zhao cursed loudly in the court at that time, without caring about the face of the prime minister and ministers. Although he was a bit young and frivolous, it was not a kind of righteousness and pure courage.  A wake-up call, this is exactly how Sima Guang felt at the time!  Although he didn't say it with his mouth, he often checked himself in his heart!  But at this moment, Lin Zhao, who inspired him, encountered exactly the same situation.  Sima Guang couldn't help but sigh that things are unpredictable. Last time he almost accidentally caused serious consequences. Should he do the opposite this time, make up for his mistakes, and prevent the tragedy?  Although there is no distinction between high and low in human life, Ayun is just an ordinary little girl after all, and the loss caused by injustice will not be that great.  In contrast, Lin Zhao was different. He was a rare young hero with an unlimited future and would be of great benefit to the country. How could he be allowed to die so unjustly?  MaybeWhat a fuss!  But if you don't pay attention, you will in turn condone some evil villains. This situation is really unbearable.  Sima Guang is a just man, how can he turn a blind eye? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? If this situation continues, what will the Song Dynasty be like?  Looking at the previous dynasties, evil and evil were in power, and the country was not far away from being destroyed.  If so, would the Song Dynasty also make the same mistakes?  To be honest, Sima Guang was most worried about Wang Anshi.  Does he know these things?  Maybe before, he still believed in Wang Anshi's character, but now his confidence has inevitably been loosened.  If Wang Xianggong, who is the Prime Minister and has the power in the world, has evil intentions, the consequences will be disastrous!  So, Sima Guang felt that he should do something!  Publicly and privately, we cannot just sit back and watch like this!  Maybe you have stayed in Luoyang for too long, it¡¯s time to go back to Bianjing!  But before leaving, Sima Guang decided to meet his friend Shao Yong first!  He was very curious as to why Master Shao cared so much about Lin Zhao, and what mystery was revealed in it?  Recalling that in recent times, Shao Yong kept asking Lin Zhao about the progress of things and showed unusual concern. When thinking about Shao Yong's career, Sima Guang's face was full of suspicion!  On the bank of Luoshui River, at the head of Tianjin Bridge, the cozy home of Shao Mansion!  When Sima Guang came, Shao Yong was walking in the garden!  The gorgeous chrysanthemums have long since withered in the west wind, losing a bit of their vitality.  A little more depressed.  There is even a faint air of chilling.     at this time.  It is already October of the third year of Xining, and winter has arrived.  Since he figured out the auspicious hexagram, Shao Yong felt much more relaxed.  Of course, it all depends on people, and some things still require help.  How can you turn a bad thing into a good thing without the help of noble people?  It is precisely for this reason that Shao Yong and Zhang Zai persuaded.  Let Sima Guang come forward to take care of him.  Of course, he very much hopes that Sima Guang will take the next step.  As an important minister of the imperial court, the former Hanlin scholar was very important, and his influence in the Song Dynasty was still very great.  As long as Sima Guang comes forward, the hope for this matter will undoubtedly increase a bit.  This takes time, weighs the pros and cons, and thinks carefully.  Everything is risky, so it is reasonable for Sima Guang to wait and see or hesitate.  Shao Yong has been waiting.  Sima Guang did come, and he arrived earlier than expected!  "Brother Junshi. Why are you free to come here today?" Shao Yong asked knowingly, and said hello with a smile.  Sima Guang smiled and said: "Guang may be leaving Luoyang in the next few days. Why don't you come and say goodbye to Brother Yaofu?" "Oh?" Shao Yong asked doubtfully: "Brother Junshi is leaving Luoyang? I don't know where he wants to go.  ?¡± ¡°Bian Jing!¡± Sima Guang¡¯s answer was simple, and Shao Yong couldn¡¯t help but understand it all at once.  ¡°What a joy, congratulations to Brother Junshi for returning to Bianjing and the Central Center again!¡± Shao Yong smiled softly.  "It's not certain whether we can return to the center or not!" Sima Guang hesitated for a moment, and sighed softly: "That's why I came here to ask Brother Yaofu for advice!" "Oh?" Shao Yong had already thought of what Sima Guang wanted to ask, and began to think in his heart  Thinking about how to answer.  Some things are of great importance. You need to grasp whether you can say it, how to say it, and to what extent you can say it.  Shao Yong must have understood. Sima Guang knew what he was waiting for him to ask.  He said softly: "Brother Yaofu, let me tell you the truth. I came back to Bianjing just to report on my work. Secondly, I also wanted to pay attention to Lin Zhao's case. If necessary, I also want to be a critic!"  Shao Yong was shocked and said: "Brother Jun Shi is so righteous, Yong Shi really admires him!" Who is Sima Guang?  Known as Sima Niu, he is also a stubborn gentleman.  He was famous for his fairness. When he said he wanted to save Lin Zhao, he was definitely doing so out of righteousness.  It's definitely not because of Zhang Zai's request. Of course, it must be somewhat related.  Mr. Zhang Zai's face must be sold to some extent.  And your own attitudes and opinions also have a certain weight, especially at this moment, they may be the last winning weight on the scale!  Shao Yong still felt a little proud. The matter was so important that he still needed to act cautiously.  Sima Guang shook his head gently: "What's the meaning of righteousness? These are all things Lin Zhao taught me" Oh?  Shao Yong couldn't help but be curious. It seemed that Sima Guang and Lin Zhao had a deep connection!  This is a good thing, and some things will be much easier.  "What do you want to ask, Brother Junshi?" Shao Yong doesn't need to be modest about these things, and there is no need to beat around the bush at this moment.  "Lin Zhao!" &nbsp; Sima Guang said in a deep voice: "I see that Brother Yao pays special attention to Lin Zhao and cares about him very much. Your Excellency is also well versed in the science of astrology and divination. There must be some mystery in it, right? I know that there are some secrets that cannot be revealed, but  I still hope Brother Yao will reveal a little bit about who Lin Zhao is. " To be precise, what Sima Guang wants to ask is who Lin Zhao will be in the future?  Others may not be able to say such predictive words, but Shao Yong, I believe he has this ability and this confidence!  Although his speech cannot be completely concluded, it certainly has high reference value.  In addition to Sima Guang's curiosity, this is also a good reference, so that he can have a solid foundation for whatever he does.  Shao Yong smiled and said, "The last hexagram showed great auspiciousness. Brother Jun Shi, aren't you worried?" Logically speaking, this is enough. If there is great auspiciousness, bad luck will inevitably turn into good fortune.  According to Master Shao Yong¡¯s guess, not only will Lin Zhao not be convicted this time, but there will also be a great thing waiting for him.  Of course, it's hard to say what a good thing it is. This is truly unpredictable.  However, if you survive a catastrophe, you will be blessed later. This saying is also very appropriate when applied to Lin Zhao.  "Great luck!" Sima Guang asked with a smile: "What happens after great luck? What will happen? Brother Yaofu is so curious, it must be simple!" Shao Yong smiled and took out a few copper coins with him.  He opened another hexagram on the stone table in the garden and said with a smile: "It's still good luck, and after the bad luck turns into good luck, there will be there will be love luck" He hesitated for a moment after looking at the hexagram, and then said: "  And it¡¯s not one of them, Lin Dongyang is really blessed!¡± Sima Guang was helpless, Shao Yong was trying to dodge, he was looking around!  What is the truth?  Sima Guang is most concerned about this issue!  "Brother Yaofu, can't the true secret be leaked?" Sima Guang's expression became much more solemn, and this time he asked very formally!  When Shao Yong saw this, he knew that it had reached that level. If he was beating around the bush, I'm afraid Sima Guang would be angry!  It might even be counterproductive!  "Okay, then Yong will tell you the truth!" Shao Yong said in a deep voice: "When we first met, I found that Lin Zhao was extraordinary, and the temperament exuding from him was extraordinary. I tried it, but I couldn't see it.  At least it was impossible to see through his destiny before, but in the future I just had a guess at that time. If it is true, then when he goes to the northwest, he will definitely encounter a great disaster, and then turn the bad luck into good luck.  There will be good luck in the future!" Sima Guang nodded slightly: "No wonder you are so concerned about his actions in the northwest!" "Yes! You have seen the current situation!" Shao Yong said: "My calculations are that he will encounter disaster.  and jail time have all come true now, so I guess my guess is pretty accurate!" "Is his future really limitless?" Sima Guang asked in a deep voice.  Shao Yong hesitated for a moment, sighed softly, and said eight words: "To turn the tide, ZTE's talent!" When the words came to his mouth, he changed the word "lord" to "cai". In fact, it was a matter of great importance, and it was treasonous.  How can the words be spoken so easily!  It¡¯s hard to say what Sima Guanghui¡¯s attitude and reaction would be.  If there was a slight mistake, neither he nor Lin Zhao could survive, and Shao Yong did not dare to take this risk.  The top priority is to follow the fate and rescue Lin Zhao. We can put aside the rest for the time being. They are all matters for the future!  "The man who can turn the tide, ZTE!" Sima Guang murmured to himself. He didn't expect Shao Yong to have such a high opinion of Lin Zhao. This boy is indeed extraordinary Seeing this, Shao Yong continued: "However, this time I thought  To turn danger into good, we need help from noble people" "Help from noble people?" Sima Guang hesitated and smiled softly.  Shao Yong's current intention is very clear. After beating around the bush for a long time, here is the real purpose!  Are you just the noble one?  Sima Guang felt that his weight was still too light!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 309: Turning danger into good fortune

    Of course, Sima Guang was not the only noble person. Although he had a great influence in the Song Dynasty, his weight was still a bit light.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect knows this very well, so he has been working hard to find him, hoping that some people will come forward to rescue Lin Zhao.  Among them, the most important one is undoubtedly the Empress Dowager Cao. She is the most noble person in the Song Dynasty. If she came forward, it would be enough to scare many people.  Moreover, she is Lin Zhao's aunt, Queen Renzong, and she will definitely do everything possible to keep Lin Zhao without hesitation.  ??This point, the Iron-faced Sect Master is absolutely sure of.  Although Zhao Zongshi was raised in the palace by Empress Cao and eventually became the heir to the throne, they had a deep relationship with each other.  But this happened many years ago. After Zhao Zongshi became emperor, a series of actions broke the heart of Empress Dowager Cao.  Especially the "Pu Discuss" incident, Empress Dowager Cao was deeply stimulated, and her relationship with Zhao Zongshi dropped to a freezing point.  As for the current emperor Zhao Xu after he ascended the throne, although he respected Empress Dowager Cao very much, in fact the old lady was completely ignored and her status was not as good as before.  For the adopted son Zhao Zongshi, the niece and daughter-in-law Gao Taotao are even more dissatisfied!  Empress Dowager Cao was also helpless. How could her adopted son treat each other sincerely?  How could he take her as a mother in his eyes?  At this moment, Empress Dowager Cao may be most regretful that Emperor Renzong does not have a biological son!  Otherwise, her aunt is the legitimate mother-in-law, the empress dowager. Her status and authority are unique, and she is truly supreme.  At this point, the Iron-faced Sect Leader has obtained information through various channels.  So if I give Empress Dowager Cao a legitimate son now, she will definitely be happy.  and.  If this child had a chance to regain his own throne, would Queen Mother Cao support it?  Maybe she will hesitate.  But if you persuade carefully and follow the guidance, it is not impossible. This is something that can be discussed later.  But under the current situation, Queen Mother Cao would never sit idly by and let Emperor Renzong's only biological son suffer unjustly.  In fact, Empress Dowager Cao does not have to be involved in rescuing Lin Zhao.  If the old lady couldn't contain her excitement.  It would be bad if the secret was revealed.  This is also done just in case. If other means do not work, or if there are serious consequences due to other reasons, Queen Mother Cao can turn the tide.  "At the same time, it was also to pave the way for Empress Dowager Cao, so that she could see how Emperor Renzong's biological son was persecuted.  Calling on her motherly affection while increasing her hatred for some people.  This will be of great benefit for the future.  Queen Mother Cao's attitude is really important, and some things need to be prepared in advance.  The Empress Dowager is not something that ordinary people can see. Although the Iron-faced Sect Master can be contacted indirectly, the matter is so important that he dare not take advantage of others easily. The safest candidate is Cao Guojiu.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect has been in contact with Cao Guojiu for a long time.  Their interests in this matter are completely aligned.  The interests of the Cao family are closely related to the status of Queen Mother Cao. Since the death of Emperor Renzong, the Cao family has been suppressed openly and secretly, and the invisible losses have been very serious.  For example, when Lin Zhao first arrived in Bianjing.  The fight between Cao Jian, the third generation of the Cao family, and Zhao Zhongshan, the grandson of Pu Wang Zhao Yunrang, actually lies within the deep-seated contradiction.  Especially Zhao Zongshi and his wife.  What the father and son did to Queen Mother Cao made the Cao family even more angry and chilled.  You must know that the Cao family is the descendant of Cao Bin, the famous founding general of the country. They are all bloody men born in generals. How can they swallow this sigh of relief so easily?  In fact, when Emperor Renzong commissioned people to find the fourth prince who was living among the people, Cao Guojiu had participated to a certain extent.  This is undoubtedly a hope for the Cao family. When Zhao Zongshi and his son completely disappointed the Cao family, it is reasonable for the Cao family to have other ideas. ????????????? The Iron Mask Sect Leader and Cao Guojiu are indeed closely connected. They have already revealed some news to the palace before, and now this blockbuster news will definitely make Cao Guojiu and the Queen Mother happy.  Jiang Leiting has received news from the northwest and has seen the young master with his own eyes. His appearance is 60-70% similar to his wife, so there is no doubt anymore and he is 100% sure.  When the leader of the Iron Mask clan rushed to Bianjing to take charge of the overall situation, and first went to meet Uncle Cao Guo, he got bad news.  Uncle Cao Guo is ill, and is very serious. He is showing signs of a stroke and cannot see foreigners.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect has a special status and cannot come to visit him openly.  All communication can only be put on hold temporarily and another solution can be found.  The nobles are not only the Empress Dowager, but also many people who can seek help. Their influence can completely make waves in the Song Dynasty.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Caizhou, also known as Ru County, Henan in later generations. ??The current magistrate of Caizhou is Ouyang Xiu. He was originally the magistrate of Qingzhou. Because he criticized the Young Crops Law, there was a lot of opposition after half a year of trial implementation. Then it was no longer implemented. This angered Wang Anshi and caused him to lose his official position.  In the second half of the third year of Xining, Ouyang Xiu dismissed the post of inspector, Taibao, Xuanhui Nanyuan envoy and other posts. He insisted on not accepting it and changed his name to Caizhou.  Ouyang Xiu was very open-minded and didn't take it seriously.  For him, it didn't matter where he was the magistrate or what he was an official.  He has dominated officialdom since the Renzong Dynasty. He is a veteran of three dynasties and has been in and out of Bianjing Center several times.  Ouyang Xiu's early resume included being a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, a minister of state affairs, and a counselor in political affairs.  For Ouyang Xiu, it doesn't matter whether he is a high official or not.  Even if he is now dressed in commoner clothes, who dares to look down upon him?  Ouyang Xiu's prestige and influence in the Song Dynasty far exceeded that of a prime minister.  You should know that Mr. Ouyang was a leader in the literary world of the Song Dynasty, and he initiated the famous ancient prose movement.  His prestige in Shilin is not generally high. In his early years, he presided over many imperial examinations. For example, he was the examiner for the Dragon and Tiger Ranking in the second year of Jiayou.  Although the Song Dynasty was not as particular as the Ming Dynasty in later generations, and Jinshi were all disciples of the emperor, this implicit relationship still existed.  It is no exaggeration to say that Mr. Ouyang is a disciple and former official all over the world.  In addition, he was extremely knowledgeable and had a noble character. He was always admired by others, so his influence in the Song Dynasty was extraordinary.  To a certain extent, Ouyang Xiu is the same as Tang Jie. If he treats someone badly, that person's reputation may be ruined.  However, even if Ouyang Xiu directly opposed Wang Anshi's reform, there was nothing he could do because of Wang Anshi's stubbornness and the support of Emperor Zhao Xu.  Even so, Ouyang Xiu has no complaints and has always been in a good state of mind.  He also gave himself the nickname "Sixty-One Lay Master".  The so-called Liuyi layman, someone once asked Ouyang Xiu: "What is Liuyi?" Ouyang Xiu replied: "My family has a collection of 10,000 volumes of books, a collection of 1,000 volumes of epigraphic texts from three generations, a harp, and a chess game.  , and always put a pot of wine." Some people wondered: "It's the May Day, what can I do?" "I am a man who lives among these five things, isn't it the Sixth Day?" After Ouyang Xiu arrived in Caizhou?  , in addition to his daily work in politics, he often travels to see the scenery and go fishing by the Yingshui River. The leisurely life is quite good, which is somewhat similar to the time when he expressed his love for Chuzhou Drunkard Pavilion.  On this day, Ouyang Xiu was fishing in Yingshui as usual, and a mysterious guest came to visit.  For the first time, Ouyang Zhizhou was not so casual. He drove all his followers a hundred steps away and chatted with the guests alone on the bank of Yingshui River.  After listening to what the visitor said, Ouyang Xiu was shocked!  Lin Zhao turned out to be turned out to be the youngest son of Emperor Renzong!  Renzong¡¯s fourth prince living abroad is a complete secret to the people, with almost no knowledge.  But they, the veterans of Yuan Cong back then, all knew it very well.  This is especially true for Ouyang Xiu. The pattern on the Rising Sun and Auspicious Clouds jade pendant was made by him.  After hearing the news, Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but laugh softly.  When Lin Zhao went to Dengzhou to investigate the Ayun case, he passed by Qingzhou and was cooking wine on a snowy night.  The waiter accidentally spilled the wine on Lin Zhao, and for a moment he saw the Rising Sun and Xiangyun jade pendant.  At that time, Ouyang Xiu was just doubtful. Because he was not sure, he didn't take it to heart.  To this end, he also wrote a letter to his close friend Zhao Pian to ask him to help confirm.  Now this doubt has finally been solved and it is certain.  Emperor Renzong has a biological son alive. This is a happy event, but it is also a worrying thing.  As a result, the legitimacy and stability of the thrones of Song Yingzong and the current emperor Zhao Xu will be affected.  Will there be a fight for the throne in the Song Dynasty?  Ouyang Xiu is a loyal minister, so he is in a dilemma on this matter.  No matter who becomes the emperor, the most important thing is to ensure the peace and prosperity of the Song Dynasty.  If the mysterious visitor asked him to do other things, he would probably refuse.  But he would never betray Lin Zhao and inform Emperor Zhao Xu.  He knew very well that once his identity was revealed, Lin Zhao had no chance of survival.  Emperor Renzong was very kind to him back then. How could he be so ungrateful as to betray his only son?  What's more, Lin Zhao is now in jail, and the people who came just asked him to come out to rescue him.  Just this one thing, how could Ouyang Xiu refuse?  What¡¯s more, this person is a young talent who is highly praised by Lin Zhao, his friend Zhao Pian, and his disciple Zeng Gong. He has also heard about his previous actions.  Mr. Ouyang still knows who Lin Zhao is!  Yes?In this way, Emperor Renzong can rest in peace in heaven!  Ouyang Xiu is naturally obligated!  At the same time, in Hangzhou, Zhao Peng, who was about to return to Beijing to report on his work, also received a secret letter.  Indeed!  Zhao Pian was filled with emotion when he recalled the time when he and his friend Bao Zheng were investigating the case together.  I couldn't find anything when I walked through the iron shoes, but I didn't expect that twenty years later I would find it without any effort!  "Brother Xiren, rest in peace!" Zhao Pian sighed and immediately set off from Hangzhou, rushing back to Bianjing without stopping.  With so many noble people helping us, it¡¯s a matter of course that everything turns into good luck!  (To be continued. If you like this work, (.) vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m to read.

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 310 The Wayward Girl

    For the prosperity of a dynasty, both civil and military skills are indispensable.  When it comes to rescuing Lin Zhao, everything must be considered.  The Empress Dowager is being contacted as the most powerful backer, and Ouyang Xiu, Sima Guang, and Zhao Bian are also important in terms of civil servants.  "If some weight is added to the military, the weight of the nobles will undoubtedly increase a lot, and the possibility of a successful rescue will also be greatly increased.  Fuzhou is located in the northwest, and winter has already entered in October. Everything is depressed. Except for a small number of pines and cypresses, there is almost no green, and there is not much vitality.  Especially after a north wind blows, it looks even more desolate.  Zhe Wenxin stood by the window and looked into the distance. There was no smile on his face, but a melancholy look on his face. He was looking straight into the distance, and his beautiful eyes had lost a lot of their sparkle.  After a long time, she sighed softly. Her mood at the moment was exactly the same as the scenery outside the window.  The Gyeongju case occurred in September, and Lin Zhao has been in jail for almost more than a month.  Zhe Wenxin has been paying close attention to Lin Zhao's situation. She already knows that Lin Zhao is being escorted to Bianjing. This is expected.  At the beginning, Zhe Wenxin was most worried about Li Fugui secretly tampering with people, killing people and silencing them, and harming Lin Zhao.  Fortunately, the Shaanxi Lu Xuanfu envoy Han Jiang came forward in time and saved Lin Zhao's life.  But despite this, the situation is still very pessimistic. People with ulterior motives are determined to assassinate people on the way.  Today, the news of the Xianyang Gudu assassination reached Fuzhou, and Zhe Wenxin just learned about it.  The sudden news almost frightened her to death.  After learning that Lin Zhao was safe and sound, I felt a little relieved, but I was still scared.  The situation at that time.  If there is a slight deviation.  Where is Lin Zhao still alive?  Even if you are lucky enough to survive this disaster.  What will happen on the road ahead?  Now Lin Zhao has arrived in Luoyang, not far from Bianjing.  What will happen when we arrive in Bianjing City?  Whether Lin Zhao can be exonerated is really a question.  We are talking about court trials, but what about the reality?  In the end, what is more involved is political interests.  The evidence concocted by Li Fugui was relatively complete, leaving Lin Zhao in a very passive situation.  Behind Li Fugui was Wang Xianggong who strongly supported him, and Lin Zhao had just offended the powerful Wang Anshi. Combining the two, Lin Zhao on the side of the Prime Minister and Assistant Minister had no advantage at all.  As for the officials, it is said that Bianjing impeached Lin Zhao a lot.     Of course.  The most important thing is the emperor's decision, but how will the officials decide?  How heavy is the weight of a general or a prime minister?  What does Lin Zhao, a young man, mean?  After thinking about it, how could Lin Zhao still have a chance to escape crime and survive?  Maybe it¡¯s because caring leads to chaos, and Orifumi Xin¡¯s thoughts are more pessimistic!  Unless there is new evidence to prove Lin Zhao¡¯s innocence!  Zhe Wenxin is very anxious. In this matter, the attitude of the Zhe family is very important. If the Zhe family takes the initiative to explain the problem of the two thousand war horses, will the case turn around?  ¡°At least Lee Bo-gyun¡¯s seemingly complete chain of evidence will be shaken by this.  Whether it's a reinvestigation or whatever.  The result will always be good.  At the same time, Zhe Wenxin also had a risky idea, that is, the weight of the Fuzhou Zhe family could threaten the imperial court to some extent.  The Zhe family is a well-known military family and has a great influence in the Western Army. Even so, the Zhe family does not dare to think anything wrong and has always behaved in a low-key manner without any excessive actions.  But now, under certain circumstances, it is naturally another matter.  Huanqing Road is in chaos, the Zhong family in Qingjian City is deeply involved in the whirlpool of treason, and Fuzhou is also shaken. What will happen to the northwest border of the Song Dynasty?  ¡°And the Zhong family has already taken action. The person who rescued Lin Zhao on the ancient ferry in Xianyang was not the Zhong family. Who else could it be?  Time is running out and Zhejia must express his position as soon as possible.  But the eldest brother was hesitant, which made Zhewen Xin very worried. She decided that she must talk to him again!  As the head of the Zhe family, it is natural for Zhe Kexing to have concerns.  He was really hesitant as to what Lin Zhao's attitude was on this matter.  Although the younger sister's analysis is sound and logical, there are still risks after all.  He knew that his younger sister had fallen deeply in love with Lin Zhao, so his ideas would inevitably be biased.  The most important thing is how to deal with it, which will minimize the risk and maximize the benefits for both parties.  Although he is the head of the Zhe family, he alone cannot have the final say on some major matters!  Katsuyuki has been thinking about it, but as time goes by, the time given to him has become less and less.  Especially after some people within the Zhejia family got the news, they openly and secretly raised objections, and Zhe Katsuyuki had to worry.  But Zhe Wenxin couldn¡¯t wait any longer and almost broke into Zhe Katsuyuki¡¯s study!  "Brother, what have you considered?Got it?  "Zhe Wenxin got straight to the point and asked directly. "Wen Xin" In this matter, Zhe Kexing felt sorry for the little sister. The little sister finally found a man she liked. If she made any mistake, the little sister wouldn't  He knew how sad he would be. As an elder brother, it was his fault that he couldn't take care of his little sister. Zhe Wenxin said: "Brother, there is no time. I wonder if you have made a decision?"  " "This" "Brother, as the head of the Zhe family, why are you so indecisive?  "Zhe Wenxin seems a little rude today. Normally, Zhe Kexing might be angry, but today, he completely understands the younger sister's mood. "Zhe Wenxin said in a deep voice: "Little sister, being a brother also has its difficulties Ke Xing  Rou, Keren, and Kexi all knew about this matter, and they did not approve of it!  " Zhe Kerou, Zhe Keren, and Zhe Kexi are all direct descendants of the Zhe family. They are cousins ??of Zhe Kexing and Zhe Wenxin. They also have high status in the Zhe family. Even if Zhe Kexing is the head of the family, he has to take their interests into consideration.  Opinion. "Brother, I only tell you one thing, the Zhong family has already taken action!  "Zhe Wenxin then told the story of the Zhong family rescuing Lin Zhao at Xianyang Ancient Ferry. But was it the Zhong family? Like everyone else, Zhe Wenxin took it for granted that only the Zhong family knew the truth. Zhe Wenxin  Ke Xing's heart moved, and he already figured out the link, but even though the Zhong family took action, they had no choice but to do so. Will there be a turn for the better? Zhe Wenxin said in a deep voice: "This is a rare opportunity for the Zhe family and the Zhong family.  If we work together to reveal the truth, we will get twice the result with half the effort.  Once this matter is loosened, the matter of the two thousand war horses will be a hidden danger to my family. Wouldn't it be better to resolve it openly and openly now?  " Uh " Little sister, let me think about it!  "We have talked about the gains and losses of interests many times, but Zhe Kexing has been hesitant, and there are many constraints within the Zhe family. Zhe Wenxin has nothing to do. "Okay!  "Zhe Wenxin thought she could convince her elder brother, but she failed in the end. At this moment, she was worried not only about Lin Zhao, but also about the impact this matter would have on the Zhe family. Do you want to give up like this? Just sit back and wait for death?  Zhe Wenxin is very unwilling! She has already been deeply in love, how can she just watch Lin Zhao suffer? In the end, Zhe Wenxin will also suffer from it. After thinking about it, Zhe Wenxin decided to be willful!  He has already favored his own opinion, but there are too many constraints from others. And the eldest brother has limited courage and dare not force a showdown with them. Zhe Wenxin is inevitably a little disappointed. Only with family harmony can everything be prosperous. For a big family like theirs.  . The stability within the family, the decision-making and the exercise of power must be smooth, otherwise it will inevitably go downhill in the long run, especially when it comes to big things. If this problem is not solved, it will do no good to the family.  This family leader is also considered unstable. Whether it is for the sake of the entire Fuzhou family, or the potential threat to the family due to the Lin Zhao incident, he must be willful to rescue Lin Zhao.  Go back! Only by forcing the eldest brother and the Zhe family to that point can everything be solved. Zhe Wenxin is a courageous woman. Going home first is a sign of respect for the eldest brother and the Zhe family. So now  Girl Zheqi made up her mind and disappeared into the dark night of Fuzhou City that night ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ She was betrayed by Zhe Wenxin the next day!  When people discovered that there was no trace of the missing little sister in Fuzhou City, Zhe Kexing understood. "Ke Xing, look at your good sister, for her little lover,  It is really too much to ignore the interests of the family!  "Hmph, how did you become the head of the family?"  Can't you even look at a girl?  " The direct descendants from other houses of the Ori family all showed up, accusing them repeatedly and condemning them collectively, which made Katsuyuki very embarrassed. But it was all about blame. Ori Wenxin was gone, what could they do? " Send someone immediately now  Go out and chase her, and try your best to bring this wayward girl back" "We can't catch her back. The seventh girl is famous for her intelligence and agility. Everyone knows how she behaves on weekdays.  Now that she has decided to leave, how can she let you chase her back easily?  ¡± This point, Zhe Katsuyuki knows better than anyone else. Since my little sister has decided to do this, no one can stop him! She is being willful and forcing herself! Now that she is riding a tiger, Zhe Fengxin must be running  Now that Bianjing has gone, we can no longer hide this secret!sp; The matter has come to this, what else can be done?  Zhe Kexing couldn't help but shake his head slightly, and had no choice but to fully support his future brother-in-law.  "You guys should stop arguing. Wen Xin is right. Standing by and watching this matter is a huge hidden danger to the Foliage family. Once it is exposed, the reputation of the Foliage family will be a huge blow. After careful consideration, it is time to speak directly to the court!  "What, but what if something happens and the court becomes suspicious? For the sake of Lin Zhao, you ignore the safety and interests of the family, and you can't help but scold and protect me like this. Is this the way the head of the family is?"  "Wen Xin went to Bianjing with my permission. I have the right to do this. Don't forget, who is the head of the Zhe family?" Zhe Kexing scolded and thought to himself: "Little sister, for this plan,  Big brother can only accompany you to be willful for once!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 311: Shared Hatred and Enemy

    Ori Wenxin's decision is undoubtedly a wise one. If the Ori family continues to hesitate, the consequences will be very detrimental to them.  In the near future, Zhe Kexing and those stubborn Zhe family members should feel lucky.  Especially after Zhewenxin arrived at Qingjian City, he felt even more fortunate!  Without other reasons, it is impossible for the Zhong family to sit still and wait for death!  Rescue Lin Zhao may not be important to them, but Zhong Yong is Zhong Shiheng's legitimate son.  This case involves the entire Zhong family. Once the Zhong family is really settled, let alone the reputation and interests of the Zhong family, will the Zhong family still exist in the northwest?  After Zhong Shidao returned to Qingjian City with the news, Zhong E began to take action.  The influence of the Zhong family was mainly in the military and had little influence on the Bianjing court.  Although many people in the Zhong family believed that the Qing Dynasty would become Qing Dynasty, and the court would not dare to do anything to them.  But Zhong E insisted that finding a way to prove his innocence was the most important thing.  In the case of Lin Zhao, the Zhong family has nothing to do!  There are no witnesses as to what exactly happened in Dashun City. Zhong Shidao took the lead, and no one knew that Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo survived by luck.  Therefore, it is almost impossible to unilaterally prove Lin Zhao¡¯s innocence. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? is to pick oneself out first, so the focus is on these two thousand war horses!  Li Fugui wronged the farmers. Didn¡¯t he mean that the farmers secretly purchased war horses from Tubo?  As long as this is proven and there is direct evidence, won't the Zhong family be innocent?  Without actual evidence, it would be ridiculous to simply say that the Zhong family colluded with Xixia.  To know.  At that time, Li Yuanhao's trusted generals Yeli Wangrong and Yuqi brothers both died at the hands of Zhong Shiheng.  It can be said that there is a deep hatred between the Zhong family and Xixia, and the descendants of the Yeli family.  For example, Ye Lihan, who fought in Qingzhou, always hated the Zhong family!  So as long as this is clear, who in the world will believe that the Zhong family is involved?  As long as the ideas are straightened out, it will be much easier to actually implement it. The entry point for Zhonge is definitely correct.  The Zhong family has been in the northwest for decades, how can it be inferior in strength?  It's not that difficult to investigate something.  After a while, the whereabouts of the two thousand war horses became clear.  Zhong E never expected that the destination would be Fuzhou!  Qingjian City is located south of Fuzhou.  Although Lin Zhao borrowed Han Jiang's help, he directly distributed war horses to various states.  However, the number of Fuzhou is obviously relatively large, and transiting near Qingjian City will inevitably leave clues.  No one may have cared about it earlier, but now, when the Zhong family focuses on investigation, it is naturally a different matter.  Fuzhou, break up your family!  Zhong E was surprised.  To be honest, at first he even doubted whether there were two thousand war horses?  Could it be that Li Fuguizi made it up?  But after some investigation, it turned out to be certain.  Zhong E could not help but wonder, what did Lin Zhao mean and what was his mentality?  What should I do to buy a war horse?  Especially now.  It was found out that the war horses flowed to Fuzhou, so the Zhe family would definitely be involved.  The matter turned out to be so complicated, with both the Zhong family and the Zhe family involved. These are the two major military families in the northwest!  The situation in the northwest of the Song Dynasty was really chaotic.  Originally, we just needed to investigate clearly.  Just respond to the court.  But now, the Ori family is involved.  Zhong E could not help but have some concerns.  After all, where is the strength and influence of the Zhe family, it would be very troublesome to easily involve the Zhe family.  Moreover, they don't have particularly conclusive evidence. For ordinary people, the evidence must be conclusive and clear.  Furthermore, the relationship between the Zhong family and the Zhe family is pretty good, so the relationship between the two families is bound to be greatly affected.  Due to various considerations, Zhonge was very hesitant.  It was at this time that Zhewenxin came to the door.  The Zhewen Xinqiao family really wants to force their eldest brother. Only in this way will the Zhejia have no choice but to tell the truth.  The eldest brother must be riding a tiger, and Zhe Wenxin is very sorry for this, but if this is not the case, how can it be accomplished?  How to protect the interests of the Zhe family and the secretly promised Lin Lang?  At the same time, it is also good for the eldest brother Katsuyuki Ori. As a last resort, it can inspire his courage and overall control the Ori family better.  The wayward girl did not go directly to Bianjing, but came to Qingjian City first.  The Zhong family was the victim of this incident. Although Zhong Yong was involved first, to some extent, it was the Zhong family who implicated them in the matter of the two thousand war horses.  The first thing I want to say is to apologize.  Furthermore, it was to seek alliance with the Zhong family, increase their weight, and save Lin Zhao together.  Zhong E was a little surprised when he heard that someone from the Zhe family came to his door!  &nbsp; After hesitating for a moment, he ordered his nephew Zhong Shidao to invite the representative of the Zhe family.  Ori Wenxin was still dressed in men's clothing, and even her travels could not hide her beauty, so when they met, Ori Wenxin said bluntly: "My little girl, Ori Wenxin, has met General Zhonge!" The Ori family actually sent a woman.  Come?  Zhong E couldn't help but be confused and asked: "Miss Zhe? I don't know who you are I didn't know you are here today" After learning the true whereabouts of the two thousand war horses, Zhong E couldn't help but be more curious about the sudden visit of Zhe's family.  Although Zhe Wenxin didn't know Zhong E's concern, he knew that the other party must be doubting his identity, so he immediately said: "General Zhong, Zhe Kexing is the eldest brother of this little girl!" Then he showed a token to confirm his identity.  Zhong E said: "It turns out to be General Zhe's virtuous sister! Miss Zhe is here today, but General Zhe ordered it? I wonder if you have any advice?" "General Zhong, the little girl is here today to apologize to your family on behalf of the Zhe family in Fuzhou.  !" Zhewen Xin's attitude was very sincere, almost straight to the point, explaining his intention.  Apologize?  Zhong E probably guessed a little bit. He went to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Most of the people coming to the Zhe family were related to the two thousand war horses, but he didn't expect the other party to be so direct?  Of course, it's better to listen to what the girl from the Zhe family has to say first, otherwise it will be bad if you are too pretentious.  "What are you apologizing for? Miss Zhe, please tell me clearly?" Zhong E couldn't admit it first. The Zhong family has found out the truth, otherwise it would inevitably hurt the face of both families!  At the same time, it is better to know the purpose of breaking up the family first, so that you can make a decision and then take action.  Zhe Wenxin said: "This time your mansion has been wronged because of the two thousand war horses, and now those war horses are in Fuzhou!" Sure enough!  Zhong Shidao on the side became a little uneasy and asked: "In Fuzhou, is it possible that you have some intention to destroy the family?" Zhe Wenxin already knew that the young man in front of him was the younger nephew of the Zhong family, so he said politely: "Please  I'm sorry, Young Master, for causing trouble to your family. Although Zhan Ma is in Fuzhou, my Zhejia family has never done anything excessive." Zhonge waved his hand and asked, "So, since it's your apology, Zhejia!  Why didn¡¯t General Ke Xing come in person? Or why did the family let a weak woman come? ¡°After all, in ancient times, even in the northwest where Hu Feng was more severe, men were the representatives of a family.  For such a big event, what's the Zhe family's mentality when sending a woman here?  It's a bit child's play, right?  This is directly related to sincerity, as well as a few other things.  As the victimized party, it is reasonable for the Zhong family to be dissatisfied.  As expected, Zhewenxin said apologetically: "This matter happened because of the little girl. When one person does something, one person is responsible for it. Naturally, the little girl should come to your house to apologize." Although Zhewenxin said that he would go to Tubo to buy something.  The story of the war horse was told, and it was explained that it was because Li Fugui had withheld the war horse that the Zhe family undoubtedly purchased another one.  ¡°So that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s still related to Li Fugui!  Zhonge is very clear about the situation of the Zhejia family.  He didn't believe that the Zhe family had evil intentions.  Therefore, what Zhe Wenxin said is completely credible. Zhong Shidao followed Lin Zhao in the northwest and saw the reclamation of Huanqing Road pasture. This reason is relatively reasonable.  Li Fugui may not be very good himself, but he has to be wary of Wang Xianggong behind him.  It is precisely because of this that when Zhong Yong was imprisoned, the Zhong family did not dare to act rashly.  It turns out that this is what happened to the Zhejia family, and Li Fugui has become a cancer in the Northwest Army.  In this matter, the Zhong family and the Zhe family can be regarded as sharing the same enemy.  As for Zhen Wenxin¡¯s identity, Zhong E will no longer question it!  "Zhe Kexing asked her to go to Tubo to buy war horses, which shows that this woman is extraordinary, and her status and role in the Zhe family will naturally be good.  Moreover, the women of the Zhe family are famous in the northwest for their heroic appearance and their ability to stand up to women.  "I see, I wonder what Zhejia's plan is?" Zhong E wanted to know Zhejia's plan and purpose so that he could make countermeasures.  Although the Zhong family has found clues about this matter, it has not been revealed yet.  The Zhe family is willing to tell the truth. This sincerity and the Zhe family's responsible actions make Zhong E very happy, so he still has a good impression of the Zhe family.  If Zhejia has any special requests or plans, Zhongjia will do its best to help.  Zhe Wenxin said: "General Zhong, my eldest brother will write to the court soon and state the truth. Wenxin will also rush to Bianjing and give you a satisfactory explanation." "Miss, are you going to Bianjing?" Zhonge couldn't help but be confused.  Is there any other purpose for going to Bianjing at this time?  "Yes!" Zhe Wenxin nodded and said: "Lin Zhao, Lin Shaoqing was implicated and imprisoned unjustly. I want to go to the Bianjing Court to explain clearly and testify for Lin Shaoqing." Zhong E couldn't help but feel something in his heart. The Zhe family was really acting righteously  .  Rescuing Lin Zhao seems to be a serious matter for the family.You have to get involved.  Firstly, Zhong Yong was involved, and secondly, Lin Zhao went to Qingzhou to some extent for their family affairs.  Furthermore, in Dashun City, if Lin Zhao had not had the foresight, his nephew would have never returned.  What¡¯s more, the situation in Qingzhou is so chaotic, and with the common enemy Li Fugui, no matter it is revenge.  Whether he is loyal to the country and eliminates despicable and treacherous ministers, it seems that he has no choice but to refuse.  ¡°And the girl from the Zhe family came to visit, was it really just to apologize?  The farmer cannot be looked down upon by others because of this!  Zhong E pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Okay, my nephew Zhong Shidao once fought with Lin Shaoqing in Dashun City, let him go to Bianjing with the girl to testify for Lin Shaoqing!" (To be continued.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 312: It would be a shame not to avenge this hatred.

    This was exactly the purpose of Zhewenxin's visit. Things went smoother than expected, and Zhonge agreed readily.  This incident caused no loss to the Zhong family. Instead, it was a way to prove their innocence, restore their reputation, and work for Zhong Yong¡¯s safety.  Of course, there are also some scruples.  Both the Zhong family and the Zhe family lead troops and are generals stationed on one side. Even if they are wronged, if the reaction is too strong, the court will inevitably be suspicious.  He reacts like this to some trivial matters. If the problem were more serious, wouldn't he have to rebel?  Since ancient times, throughout the dynasties, emperors have been suspicious of generals who lead troops. This is a normal thing and not surprising.  Therefore, this matter must be done cautiously and not be counterproductive.  Zhonge didn¡¯t know that Zhe Wenxin came from the Qiao family, and thought it was specially arranged by Zhe Kexing.  Relatively speaking, when a woman comes forward, the reaction is not that strong and will not arouse too much suspicion from the court.  Naturally, the Zhong family should do the same. As a junior, it is undoubtedly the most appropriate for Zhong Shidao to come forward, not to mention that Zhong Shidao is also an eyewitness.  Of course, after a brief contact, General Zhonge, who is experienced in observing people, also discovered some clues.  It seems that the motive of breaking up the girl is not so pure, it seems that it is not entirely about breaking up the family, there seems to be an element of personal love between the children!  This is not surprising!  Otherwise, why would Lin Zhao, a dignified young minister of Dali Temple, young and promising, with a bright future, take the risk to help the Zhe family?  The problems that had troubled many people were finally solved, and everything went smoothly. If the despicable villain Li Fugui hadn't interfered with it, maybe it would have been a good story!  No matter what, Lin Zhao and Zhong Yong must be saved.  Li Fugui also wanted revenge.  I just don¡¯t know if it will go smoothly.  Planting and folding families.  Now we share the same hatred!  After sending off Zhongshidao and Zhewenxin, Zhonge could not help but feel a little worried.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It¡¯s not much distance from Luoyang to Bianjing. The imperial convict Lin Zhao came all the way from Qingzhou and finally returned.  Bianjing City.  Returning to Bianjing again, Lin Zhao was full of emotions. He was so high-spirited when he left, and he was already in such good shape when he came back.  The emotion at this time is even better than on the banks of the Weishui River. Maybe this is the ups and downs of life!  Return to Bianjing.  It's really time to decide your own destiny.  After spending so many days in the prison car, Lin Zhao became more and more worried.  ¡°He didn¡¯t know that in the world outside the prison van, there were many people he knew or didn¡¯t know who were actively running to rescue him.  But he himself had no choice but to do nothing.  At the beginning, cultivating the way of teaching was undoubtedly his hope, with the appearance of Han Jiang and the mysterious saviors who appeared in Xianyang Ancient Ferry.  It made Lin Zhao feel very warm, as if he had seen the light of day.  But after passing Luoyang.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but think deeply, what exactly did he have?  What can be done?  For a long time.  You can do nothing at all, or rather, you can't do anything. This is the most painful thing.  Slowly, a kind of loneliness and helplessness came over me, especially after arriving in Bianjing, it became more and more intense.  After all, he is just a small person, like a floating duckweed, who was inadvertently thrown into prison by Li Fugui.  Without power, it is really difficult to survive in this era. Lin Zhao's desire for power has almost reached its peak.  ¡°But returning to Bianjing is better than being in Gyeongju.  Where Li Fugui covered the sky with one hand, Lin Zhao really felt that his life was in danger.  On the way, they may dare to make some changes and make some small moves.  But when we arrived in Bianjing, at the feet of the emperor, the officials and the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were watching. Even if someone had an idea, they had to stop.  ¡° Moreover, after arriving in Bianjing, there was an opportunity to explain to Emperor Zhao Xu.  Lin Zhao didn't believe that Zhao Xu would easily believe Li Fugui's lame frame-up.  But thinking about it on the other hand, Lin Zhao was a little worried!  This matter is not that simple. Lin Zhao has gotten information from Han Jiang and Su An intentionally or unintentionally these days.  Li Fugui had Wang Anshi's support behind him, and Wang Xianggong also spoke volumes.  It was a coincidence that because he opposed the Qingmiao Law, he had just offended Wang Xianggong.  Thinking about Wang Anshi's famously stubborn temper, Lin Zhao was a little scared.  Wang Anshi is the prime minister, and his opinions are undoubtedly very influential. Even if he doesn't take the initiative to come forward, many people are probably biased.  As a result, the situation he faced was a bit worse.  The most important thing is that Wang Anshi can influence Emperor Zhao Xu.  Although before, even if he opposed the Qingmiao Law, Zhao Xu still used himself as an envoy to Hehuang and Tubo.  It can be said to be reused, but how can you know that it is not a distribution or utilization?  It is absolutely a fool's errand to expect the emperor to treat anyone sincerely.  The feeling of having your life in the hands of others is realUncomfortable!  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but feel worried, what should we do?  I wonder if the friends I have had friendship with in the past few years will speak for me?  Lin Zhao thought for a while and shook his head slightly.  Who is willing to wade into troubled waters with such a difficult matter?     think too much!  Walking to the foot of Bianjing City, Lin Zhao thought of his family again.  The uncle is still in Jiangning, but Mu Sihong is in Bianjing, and Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun have probably arrived in Bianjing too!  How would they react if they knew their situation?  Lin Zhao was really worried.  Especially if something happens to me, what will the whole family do?  Thinking of this, Lin Zhao kept telling himself.  You must have confidence, there is hope, and you must work hard to survive.  With such a mood, Lin Zhao was pulled into the city gate while sitting in the prison car!  But Lin Zhao never expected that he would be greeted by such a grand scene.  The streets at the gate of the city were almost deserted, but it was definitely not a crowd of people greeting him, but countless people giving him fierce looks, curses and scoldings.  Immediately, eggs, vegetable leaves, and other random debris appeared in the air.  Lin Zhao never expected that the situation in the film and television drama would happen to him.  When countless debris flew over, there were endless shouts and curses.  What is collaborating with the enemy and treason, what is abhorrent and shameful, what is despicable.  There is something like being unfavorable to the king.  Civilized accusations.  All obscene insults were used.     what's the situation?  The escorting soldiers were greatly surprised when they saw this scene, and at the same time they were not immune to being affected.  There were many students, scholars, and citizens of Bianjing on the street. They seemed to be very passionate and patriotic, and their reactions were even more intense.  They couldn¡¯t stand a serious collaborator and traitor, so they all came to the streets to accuse and yell at him, and even wanted to punch and kick him.  If Su An hadn't ordered the Forbidden Army soldiers to protect him thoroughly.  I'm afraid that Lin Zhao's personal safety will be seriously threatened.  Humiliation, humiliation!  Vegetable leaves, eggs, and sundries kept falling on the prison truck, and even hit him directly, but Lin Zhao was completely unaware and motionless, with no expression on his face, or in other words, no expression at all.  Being wrongly accused and locked in a prison van is already quite humiliating, but it is bearable.  But how can one endure this current state?  It's just about personality.  A trampling on dignity!  This is definitely the most humiliating and gloomy moment for Lin Zhao since his rebirth!  What should be your reaction at this time?  Crazy?  Or maybe it's madness.  Or howling?  Not even Lin Zhao!  He just endured it silently and endured it!  Originally thought that the mind had been tempered to be quite hard, but at this moment, Lin Zhao felt that it was still far, far away!  Lying up, Lin Zhao at this moment is not!  He kept telling himself that he needed to calm down. As long as he survived today, he would have a strong enough heart.  It doesn¡¯t matter if you feel shameful, the important thing is to know your shame and then be brave!  "Shame is not terrible, it needs to be kept in mind. It is not a gentleman not to take revenge."  Such a scene and such a humiliating encounter did not make Lin Zhao lose his mind.  In the prison car, he was watching and thinking!  Is the impact of this case really that big?  Everyone in Bianjing knows this and hates himself to the core?  Under normal circumstances, the news would not have spread so quickly, nor would it have aroused the anger of so many people.  What¡¯s more, today is the first time I¡¯ve returned to Bianjing. How come so many people know my whereabouts?  And it was so well prepared and the scene was so big.  This is not like a spontaneous denunciation of the same hatred at all, but more like someone deliberately arranged and organized.  Lin Zhao noticed that many of the leaders were scholars from Taixue.  These are young men who are not familiar with worldly affairs, are prone to enthusiasm, and have little experience. They can easily be fooled by some so-called loyal and patriotic people, and then be incited.  ¡°Perhaps there are indeed students who do not know the truth and hate themselves, but after all, at least, someone must have deliberately instigated it, triggering the condemnation of such behavior.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????But These Bianjing citizens are very confusing. They are also so jealous of evil, loyal to the emperor and patriotic?  You may have this idea, but the behavior should not be so intense.  Lin Zhao noticed that some people in the crowd played a leading and encouraging role.  Then due to the exaggeration of the scene, the shouts became louder and louder.  The scene became more and more chaotic, and the reprimands and insults towards Lin Zhao became more serious.  If you think about it with your toes, you will know that someone deliberately arranged this situation.  Deliberately inciting scholars and common people, coupled with on-site agitation and exaggeration, the purpose was to target Lin Zhao. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?He became a street rat and everyone shouted to beat him!  And through word of mouth, the entire Bianjing will know about it tomorrow.  Folk rumors have always been based on rumors and rumors.  Not many people may know about Lin Zhao, but tomorrow, everyone in the city will know.  And knowing it will definitely not be a good thing. Lin Zhao¡¯s crimes will continue to be magnified, and then the three of them will become tigers. The consequences are self-evident!  ¡°Some people can¡¯t wait any longer and it¡¯s clear what they have to do.  Lin Zhao sat in the prison car and secretly gritted his teeth. As long as he could get out, he would find this person and avenge today's humiliation tenfold.  Lin Zhao secretly swore that he would not be a gentleman if he did not take revenge!  No, it should be - it would be a waste of life not to avenge this hatred!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: Some readers may feel that the master is abused, but Sanwen wants to say that when forced to a desperate situation, the backlash will be stronger. In this way, some people who have a close relationship with others before  Only then can people completely break apart, and then Lin Zhao's goals can naturally change!

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 313: Killing without Blood

    Who did it?  The leader of the Iron Mask also wants to know the answer!  Standing on a high building on the street, I looked at the chaotic situation on the street below and the people in the prison car who were constantly under attack.  The iron-faced sect master clenched his fists, making crackling sounds, his whole body was trembling, and his eyes almost wanted to spit fire.  ??Is the young master the one who suffered the humiliating attack in the prison car?  This is the first time he has seen the young master. His long-cherished wish of twenty years was finally coming true, but he didn¡¯t expect it to be like this?  The young master was supposed to be a nobleman of Tianhuang, the most noble person in the Song Dynasty, but at this moment he was suffering unbearable humiliation.  The Iron-faced Sect Leader could hardly bear it, and his heart was filled with rage.  If someone is assassinated, they can come forward to rescue and protect them.  But in this situation, they can't do anything, and they can't do anything at all.  I could only watch helplessly, watching the young master suffer humiliation, and my heart was bleeding.  God is so unfair!  The leader of the Iron-faced Sect knew very well that someone must have deliberately arranged it, and such a situation could not be spontaneous.  Who is he?  The purpose is despicable and audacious?  It¡¯s really hateful, with ulterior motives!  "Go, investigate immediately, use all your strength, and you must find out for me, which blind thing is causing trouble today?" The iron-faced sect master was extremely angry, and he dared to be rude to Emperor Renzong's only heir.  The unforgivable crime.  If you find this person, you will definitely take revenge a hundredfold!  At the same time, the Iron-faced Sect Master also felt a deep sense of crisis!  Such a situation shows that some people can no longer hold themselves back.  This is just the beginning, beyond that.  Will there be any other disadvantages to the young master?  There is also the mentality of a young master!  In such a humiliating situation.  Can he hold on?  This is undoubtedly a situation that tests people's psychological quality.  If he can't hold on.  Then it might be dangerous!  If he survives it, it means he has a strong enough heart and great things can happen!  But no matter what, we must first protect the young master¡¯s life!  The Iron-faced Sect Master asked in a deep voice: "Has everything been taken care of?" "Don't worry, Sect Master, it was already done half a month ago. It's absolutely safe!" "Okay, we must do everything possible to protect Young Master Zhou!" The Iron-Mask Sect Master  He said coldly: "If there is the slightest mistake, everyone should go underground to apologize to the late emperor!" "Yes!" "And. Tell Jiang Leiting to hurry up, time is running out!" In the past, I faced thousands of troops.  Ma didn't even blink, but at this moment, the Iron-faced Sect Leader was very nervous.  Everything came too suddenly, and the preparations in all aspects were not that sufficient. The pace of rescue was already a bit slow, and the opponent's speed was completely faster than expected.  The situation is really critical!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the other floor, Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing were also facing the window  He stood and looked at the scene downstairs.  I couldn't help laughing.  "How is it? Are Yuanze satisfied?" Lu Huiqing's smile was cold and ferocious.  Very proud too!  Wang Yu said with a smile: "Yes, yes, Brother Jifu really has a skill!" "Under such circumstances, no one has the shame to live anymore!" Lu Huiqing still had a twisted smile.  Wang Yu shook his head and said: "But some people are very thick-skinned, and they might still live shamelessly!" "This is easy to handle, just help him!" Lu Huiqing's eyes moved, and there was an extra hint of smile on the corner of his mouth.  Cold.  "Also, it will be known all over the city tomorrow. No matter whether it is the Three Laws Division, the prime minister, the bachelor, or even the officials, they must take public opinion into consideration in everything they do, right?" The two of them looked at each other and smiled, smiling very much.  Proud, but also very treacherous!  Today¡¯s huge scene naturally came from Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing.  They have thought about the assassination, but the assassination of Xianyang Gudu jointly carried out by Li Fugui and the Xixia people has failed.  The closer to Bianjing, the more suspicious this behavior becomes.  Therefore, they don¡¯t dare to blatantly make any small moves, which are not only useless, but also counterproductive.  But that doesn¡¯t mean there aren¡¯t other ways, such as creating pressure from public opinion.  Today they only inspired some students and some citizens, which then triggered a spectator effect.  The purpose is very obvious, the first is to make Lin Zhao feel humiliated.  At this point, Wang Yu's desire may not be that strong, but Lu Huiqing is very happy with it, caring and enjoying it very much.  My younger brother died at the hands of Lin Zhao. It would be unkind to not avenge this!  How to take revenge, just kill him?  Maybe I thought so before, but?Now, Lu Huiqing has changed her mind!  "It's too cheap to let a person die. He should feel humiliation and pain. That would be revenge and satisfaction."  As time passed, Lu Huiqing's psychology gradually became distorted and even a little abnormal.  But Wang Yu, who was next to him, didn't notice this, let alone think that Lu Huiqing's perverted thinking would turn around over time and gradually turn towards some people around him.  Those who are close to ink are black, and sometimes those who are close to ink are very dangerous!  The second purpose is to create pressure from public opinion. Lin Zhao is now just a suspect, and the case has not been implemented at all.  It just caused some trouble. Although all the advantages are currently on his side, Lin Zhao is in a very disadvantageous position.  But some special circumstances cannot be ruled out. Just in case, it is absolutely right to prepare early.  They came up with a very indirect but practical method!  Youdao is like three people becoming a tiger. Rumors will come true if they are told too often.  Some people in Bianjing, especially the scholars, are passionate and patriotic.  In ancient times, loyalty to the emperor and patriotism were emphasized. This kind of treasonous behavior was very despised and condemned.  They took full advantage of this mentality and habit and ordered people to spread rumors in teahouses and restaurants throughout the city.  Then these rumors continue to spread at an exponential speed, and more and more people will know about it.  Since you and the others have deliberately incited many people, they put on a good show at the gate of the city where they hate evil as much as they hate it.  Such a big situation will definitely be known to the whole city tomorrow, and Lin Zhao's reputation will be completely ruined.  At that time, the people of Bianjing will only talk about Lin Zhao.  Everyone will preconceptionally think that it is a seller seeking glory.  Despicable people who collaborate with the enemy and treason.  In this form.  No matter what officials think in their hearts, they will be affected to some extent.  By then, no matter who is presiding over the trial of the case, their mentality will already be a little biased, and public opinion must be taken into consideration.  Even the prime minister and even the emperor would have concerns.  Especially the invisible influence, the effect is even better!  Use public opinion to oppress people and kill without blood.  This soft knife is really useful!  Of course, why are Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing¡¯s purpose just this little?  They also want to use this to create a reason, a reason to commit suicide in fear of crime ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In this situation, the most terrifying thing is undoubtedly  Mu Sihong.  Although she has been looking forward to her husband's return as soon as possible, she does not know the date of return.  But today, it¡¯s hard for her not to know!  The rumors in Bianjing City have become more and more crazy, and Lin Zhao has been said to be even more unbearable.  More and more people came out to make trouble. Jiangnanju could no longer continue to operate and was temporarily closed. They had to find another house to live in.  Today.  Yu Xuan went to the street to inquire about the news and learned that Lin Zhao was coming back today.  After Mu Sihong learned about it.  Unable to bear it any longer, he rushed to the city gate early to wait for his husband to return.  She has waited, but it would be better not to see her than not to see her!  Seeing her husband being imprisoned in a prison car from a distance, Mu Sihong almost burst into tears and almost burst into tears.  Why does it look like this?  I don¡¯t know how many grievances Lin Zhao suffered along the way, and his heart was like a knife, and his heart ached endlessly.  The next scene was even more like a nightmare, with countless people throwing things at the husband and all kinds of abuses.  how so?  how so?  Mu Sihong asked herself this question over and over again, her whole mental state almost collapsed.  She wanted to rush forward and stop those who were throwing things, but with so many people, who could she stop?  She will also get herself into it.  If Yutong hadn't caught her in time, there's no telling what danger would have arisen.  Mu Sihong stood alone and helpless on the roadside, looking at the husband in the prison car, tears streaming down her face, and she burst into tears.  She wanted to shout to let her husband know her presence.  But even if she yelled at the top of her lungs, she was still drowned in the loud curses.  Looking at Lin Zhao who was motionless in the prison car, Mu Sihong was extremely confused. Is my husband okay?  Angry, worried, and extremely sad, Mu Sihong could not hold on. Her feet weakened and she fainted.  Yutong hurriedly stepped forward to support him and sent him home!  When we returned, Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun had already arrived.  Mu Sihong, who woke up slowly, couldn't bear it any longer and fell into Meng Ruoying's arms. The three women hugged each other and cried!  approximately  , and rushed to the city gate.  I didn¡¯t want to see such a situation. The scene was really tragic.  Chai Ruona is a descendant of the Chai family, so ice-cold.?Smart sister, how can you be so resourceful?  Just because of my sensitive identity, I usually behave in a low-key manner!  In today's scene, you can find some clues just by taking a look.  It¡¯s not normal. There must be something fishy involved. It seems that there is indeed something hidden in this case!  In the first year of Xining, Lin Zhao solved the murder case of the Liao envoy and helped his uncle Chai Xiao to rescue him.  During the Laba Festival, in order to save his sister Chai Minyan, he did not hesitate to punch the prince.  It can be said that Lin Zhao is kind to the Chai family!  The most important thing is that her sister Chai Minyan is very fond of Lin Zhao.  Mu Sihong had already approached him, and he had hesitated whether to tell his sister.  Now it seems that it would be too unjust to ignore it at all. There are some things that cannot be ignored.  Chai Ruona really wanted to send a message for her sister in the palace, but it was not that easy to do it!  However, at critical moments, there are still people who are willing to "help others". When Chai Ruona was at her wits' end, someone had already helped spread the news to Chai Minyan!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 314: Gloating about Misfortune

    Zhao Hao, the second son of Song Yingzong and Queen Gao Taotao, and the younger brother of Shenzong Zhao Xu.  He was previously named King Qi, but now he is named King Yong.  There is his Prince Yong's Mansion in Bianjing City, but Zhao Hao often likes to run to the palace.  There is no way, who made the Queen Mother Gao Taotao like him!  When he turned sixteen, he was still allowed to stay in the palace.  Until the incident of Lin Zhao punching Zhao Hao happened, the censor Zhang Biguang Shangshu talked about it.  Emperor Zhao Xu was even more suspicious of his younger brother because of this. For the safety of his second son and the brotherhood between the two sons, Gao Taotao reluctantly asked his second son to move out of the palace and build another mansion.  However, doting has become a habit. At first, Zhao Hao spent relatively little time in the palace.  But as time went by, the frequency of Zhao Hao's visits to the palace to pay his respects became significantly higher.  Even though Zhao Xu was not very satisfied, it was hard to say anything.  Otherwise, the mother was unhappy, and a gossip of a brother who was not friend and brother had damaged the reputation, so he opened his eyes and closed his eyes.  Today, King Yong Zhao Hao entered the palace again, smiling and very happy along the way.  There was no other reason. He had just watched a good show before entering the palace.  He also saw the scene of Lin Zhao entering the city. He didn't take it seriously when he learned the news in the mansion. But after he went there, Zhao Hao realized how "heated" the scene was.  The hatred between him and Lin Zhao originated from the punch during the Laba Festival three years ago.  Zhao Hao, the dignified prince of Tianhuang noble family and the second son of the Queen Mother, was beaten like this. It can be said that this was the first time he was beaten since he was born and grew up.  How can Zhao Hao not be angry or angry!  What made him even more embarrassed was the subsequent handling of the matter.  Lin Zhao was not severely punished, which greatly embarrassed Zhao Hao.  Especially in the circle of a group of princes, grandsons and noble sons.  This matter has become a laughing stock.  That¡¯s all.  Because of this, he was driven to the palace by his brother.  The status is also not as good as before.  Under such circumstances, it is inevitable that Zhao Hao will hate Lin Zhao.  Their hatred did not fade away or dissolve over time. Instead, the old hatred lingered and new hatreds were added.  After Zhao Hao accidentally met Chai Minyan, he fell in love at first sight.  "But Chai Minyan didn't treat him politely, and never even looked at him.  I originally thought that the beauty was noble, but I didn't want to find out at the end.  Beauty belongs to someone else.  If it had been someone else, Zhao Hao would have recognized it, but this person turned out to be Lin Zhao.  How can Zhao Hao swallow this breath?  Out of wishful thinking, he decided that it was Lin Zhao who stole her love, and the grudge between them deepened.  He wanted to take revenge, but there was no chance.  Although he is the prince of Tianhuang noble family and his status is very high, he actually does not have much power.  The most ruthless family belongs to the emperor. Since ancient times, emperors have been afraid of their brothers and relatives, especially in the Song Dynasty.  Since Emperor Taizong's brother finally arrived.  After seizing the throne from Dafang, successive emperors of the Song Dynasty were very wary of their brothers and royal family members.  Usually no specific positions are held.  Even if the title of prime minister is added, it is mostly an honorary title.  Especially last year, after Yuhang County Prince Zhao Zongyong¡¯s illicit salt sales and Zhao Shiju¡¯s rebellion, Emperor Zhao Xu deliberately suppressed the royal family.  Therefore, the power of the clan was further compressed, making it impossible for them to get real power, giving them the opportunity to covet the throne.  Therefore, Zhao Hao¡¯s road to revenge is far away.  Therefore, the greatest pleasure can only be gloating. After hearing that Lin Zhao was accused of collaborating with the enemy and treason in the northwest, Zhao Hao was very happy, thinking that Lin Zhao should be dead now.  Today's scene is even more exciting. It is a great humiliation for Lin Zhao and a great pleasure for Zhao Hao.  The guy gloated over the misfortune and went to the palace.  I didn¡¯t want to enter the Baoci Palace where my mother was so arrogant, but I saw Zhao Xu, the emperor¡¯s eldest brother, here.  The expression on Zhao Hao's face gradually became unnatural, and his smile gradually solidified. He was now a little afraid of seeing his eldest brother, and it was not easy to live under suspicion.  "I've met the empress, I've met the emperor brother!" "Zhong Ming is here!" Gao Taotao smiled kindly. It was rare to have the opportunity to see his two sons at the same time.  "Second brother is here. I haven't seen you for a while!" Zhao Xu smiled softly and was quite polite to his younger brother.  (In the Song Dynasty, brothers were called elder brothers regardless of age) Zhao Xu said this, but Zhao Hao couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.  It is said that the emperor's thoughts are unpredictable. Although they are brothers from the same mother, Zhao Hao really doesn't know what his brother is thinking.  I don¡¯t even know if this sentence is true or ironic.  "Brother Huang is busy with government affairs and takes care of many things every day. He is not as leisurely as my younger brother!" Although Zhao Hao has a bit of a playboy style, he is not stupid.  He clearly told the emperor brother that I send my love to you on weekdays.Happy, not coveting the throne.  Zhao Xu nodded lightly, quite satisfied with this. As long as his younger brother does not threaten his throne, it is necessary to maintain a good relationship between them.  Brothers and sisters are in harmony, brothers and sisters are respectful to each other, this is a beautiful story!  "By the way, I just saw my second brother smiling, but what happy thing happened to him?" Zhao Xu asked casually.  The Queen Mother Gao Taotao also smiled and said: "Yes, it makes us happy to say it, but we have no chance to go out of the palace to enjoy it with the people!" Zhao Hao hesitated and said: "Yes, I saw a strange thing at the gate of the West City today.  "Things, so I'm afraid it's not good, so I'd better not talk about it!" "The matter is a bit sensitive. If Zhao Xu was not here, Zhao Hao would definitely be willing to tell his mother, but now he is inevitably a little hesitant.  "Second brother, it's okay to say it!" Zhao Xu seemed to let Zhao Hao do whatever he wanted, but it also had another meaning. What on earth do you have to say that you have to go behind my back?  The emperor's suspicion was everywhere, and Gao Taotao was helpless. Zhao Hao was inevitably nervous, so he had to tell the truth: "It is said that Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple, collaborated with the enemy and treason, and was escorted back to Bianjing today. After hearing this, many scholars and people were very unhappy.  He was angry and criticized and denounced him at the west gate. There were more people and the scene was more lively! " Sure enough, after finishing speaking, Zhao Xu's expression became a little unnatural.  Lin Zhao is back and has been denounced!  As soon as he thought about it, he understood why his brother was so happy. This guy must be gloating about his misfortune.  He had heard about the grievances between Zhao Hao and Lin Zhao.  Gao Taotao didn't even raise his head, and said intentionally or unintentionally: "Lin Zhao, that's a very familiar name!" "I don't know what the empress does, but this Lin Zhao is very powerful! He solved strange cases, went on a mission to the Liao Kingdom and now he's on a mission to Tibet.  " Princess Baoan on the side immediately told Lin Zhao's glorious deeds without knowing what her mentality was.  What's rare is that she, a princess in a deep palace, understands a courtier so clearly.  After listening to this, Gao Taotao pondered: "Sounds like a good young man. The emperor also uses this person very much. How could he have collaborated with the enemy and treason?" After some questions, he couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty,  It is a taboo for a king to know someone unknown, so remember it! "As the Queen Mother, it is also the duty of the Emperor to teach him a few words. Zhao Xu did not dare not listen, so he nodded in agreement.  What really bothers him is how to deal with this matter?  Is Lin Zhao guilty?  If he is guilty, it will be easy to handle.  The person who betrays him will naturally not end well.  The key is how to deal with innocence. This is the most embarrassing part.  On one side is Lin Zhao, who was trained as a confidant, on the other side is general Li Fugui, and his inseparable right-hand man Wang Anshi. It is really difficult to choose!  Mentioning this matter, Zhao Xu had no intention of staying any longer, so he said goodbye and returned to Chui Gong Hall.  Gao Taotao didn't want to keep Zhao Hao much longer, so he asked him to go to the Qingshou Palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager.  When Zhao Hao was about to leave, he did not forget to urge Gao Taotao: "Empress, what I said last time" "Okay, I will talk to your eldest empress another day!" As for the selection of the princess, Gao Taotao originally did not agree with it.  Chai Minyan's.  But Zhao Hao insisted again and again, forcing her to give in.  But before that, she decided to seek the opinion of the Empress Dowager Cao.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Although Song Yingzong was not the biological son of the Empress Dowager Cao, due to the separation of generations, Cao Cao  He still prefers brothers Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao.  Therefore, when Zhao Hao entered the palace, he would go to greet Cao every once in a while.  In front of the Qingshou Palace, Zhao Hao met Zhao Fukang and Chai Minyan, the eldest princess of Chu State.  Zhao Fukang's condition has basically recovered. Concubine Miao was afraid that her daughter would have another recurrence, so she specifically asked Chai Minyan to stay in the palace for a while.  When Zhao Fukang fully recovered before leaving, Chai Minyan couldn't resist and had not been home for a month or two.  Of course, he didn't step out of the palace, and he didn't know all the news outside.  "I've met my aunt!" Zhao Hao greeted Zhao Fukang according to the etiquette. He used to look at Chai Minyan beside him intently, but today he didn't even look at her.  Zhao Fukang thought he had changed his temper, so he felt a little strange and said with a smile: "Zhong Ming, there is no need to be polite!" "Auntie looks good, is she in good health?" Zhao Hao expressed condolences politely.  Zhao Fukang nodded and said, "Thanks to Min Yan, everything is fine now!" "Congratulations, aunt!" "By the way, I see you are full of joy, but what good things have happened to you?" Zhao Fukang smiled and asked casually.  "Yes!" Zhao Hao smiled and nodded.  "What's a good thing? But your mother-in-law?Have you found a candidate for the princess?  "Zhao Fukang made a joke casually. Zhao Hao liked Chai Minyan before, but Chai Minyan's heart belonged to someone else. She was inevitably embarrassed, so she asked casually. It would be best if we could get the best of both worlds. " Zhao Hao shook his head and said: "That's not true, but  It's almost here But there is another exciting thing" "What's the matter?  "Zhao Fukang didn't notice the cunning in his nephew's smile. "Aunt, it's better not to say anything, I'm afraid some people won't like to hear it!  "This time, when Zhao Hao was talking, he couldn't help but take another look at Chai Minyan. Chai Minyan couldn't help but feel a move in his heart, and Zhao Fukang also had a little doubt on his face. When Zhao Hao saw this, he smiled and said: "Actually, it's nothing, just the young master of Dali Temple.  Qing Lin Zhao collaborated with the enemy and treason, and colluded with Xixia. Today he was escorted back to Bianjing. The people were angry and denounced" "Huh?  "After Chai Minyan heard it, she exclaimed, and her beauty immediately turned pale! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: The update was delayed yesterday, and I will compensate you for the fifth update today!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 315: Behind bars

    Lin Zhao was in jail after an accident?  Collaboration with the enemy and treason?  This sudden news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Chai Minyan!  In the past two months, she has been staying in the palace and has no understanding of the situation in the outside world.  At the same time, she has been silently missing Lin Zhao.  Recently, Chai Minyan has been a little anxious. It stands to reason that Lin Zhao has almost come back.  But she had no chance to leave the palace at all. She also thought about finding time to go home quickly and let her elder brother inquire about the news, or go directly to Jiangnanju to visit Mu Sihong, and maybe meet him.  But I never expected that when I suddenly got the news, it turned out to be like this!  Collaboration with the enemy and treason?  !  Chai Minyan didn¡¯t believe it. Lin Zhao¡¯s daily performance was enough to explain many problems. Would Lin Zhao, who dared to speak uprightly for the country and the people, collaborate with the enemy and treason?  Lin Zhao had already left an almost perfect impression in her heart.  Coupled with Zhao Hao's expression and tone, Chai Minyan was in disbelief.  Zhao Fukang was also shocked. She was deeply impressed by Lin Zhao.  First, it was Lin Zhao who rescued her at Jinming Pond, and second, it was Chai Minyan's thoughts!  This is the reason why Zhao Fukang wanted to choose the princess for Zhao Hao before.  Zhao Hao likes Chai Minyan, she knows it. Logically speaking, as an aunt, she should try her best to help her nephew, but she also cares about Chai Minyan's feelings and choices.  " Nowadays, Chai Minyan has a deep relationship with her. She is no longer just a medical woman, she is her savior, and she is a sister.  Therefore, even if her nephew is particularly interested in Chai Minyan, Chai Minyan has already been determined to belong to her, so she can't force him in the slightest.  Chai Minyan is smart and beautiful.  Lin Zhao is handsome and handsome.  young and promising.  They are a perfect young couple.  Maybe it's because deep down in my heart I still have a deep affection for Liang Huaiji, and to some extent, I place some of my feelings on these young people.  Lin Zhao was originally a young man she was very fond of, but why did he suddenly commit treason and be imprisoned?  Thinking of this, Lin Zhao's face could not help but appear in Zhao Fukang's mind.  That inexplicable feeling of familiarity filled my heart again. I always felt that Lin Zhao's face was so familiar, and there was an indescribable feeling of intimacy.  But where did you see it?  why?  Zhao Fukang feels that the answer is close.  It's just a little bit short of the best Over there, Zhao Hao has left triumphantly. Today was all about showing off, which finally made him feel a little satisfied.  At the same time, he also wanted to put an end to Chai Minyan's thoughts. Lin Zhao has already met this end, what else do you want?  Could it be that I, the dignified prince, am not as good as him as a prisoner?  Zhao Hao took it for granted, and then left arrogantly, leaving behind a gloating figure.  But who is Chai Minyan?  Not only is she the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, she is also a resourceful and affectionate good woman.  At this moment.  Chai Minyan was a little confused here. This news had a great impact on her.  At the same time, endless worries surged in my heart.  Zhao Hao just said a few words briefly, but even so, it was already very scary.  If that were true, Lin Zhao would be in danger of getting worse. How could she not worry?  Of course, the top priority is to first determine the truth of the matter.  Maybe Zhao Hao deliberately slandered and deceived people, or made a big deal out of something. At this moment, Chai Minyan could only think so luckily.  With such a big thing happening, Zhao Fukang was naturally unable to stop him, so he immediately asked Chai Minyan to leave the palace and go home.  Back home, Chai Minyan¡¯s last bit of luck was completely shattered.  Chai Ruona was still a little lucky. She racked her brains and tried every means to send a message to her little sister, but in the end she failed. She didn't expect that her little sister had already heard about it.  But looking at the worried expression on his little sister's face, Chai Ruonei suddenly couldn't bear it.  At this moment, he really couldn't bear it. He didn't know whether it was good or bad for his little sister to find out about this!  "Brother, so it turns out that Mr. Lin is really behind bars?" Chai Minyan's mind is much stronger than that of ordinary women. At this moment, she was able to calm down completely and ask the key to the matter.  "Yes, I have returned to Bianjing today. It was a bit unpleasant when entering the city, and the scene was a bit tragic." Since Chai Minyan already knew everything, Chai Ruona had nothing to hide and told her bluntly.  It's just that the tragic scenes have all been mentioned in one sentence. If my little sister were here today, she would definitely not be able to bear it.  Chai Minyan already knows this, and his mental endurance is pretty good.  He just listened silently, but his pretty face was as cold as ice at the moment, and his eyes were full of worry and intolerance.  "What are the details of what happened? Also, how far has the case developed now?" What Chai Minyan wants to know more now is the entire process.  Firstly, it is to verify Lin Zhao's quality and not to be trusted by others.  ?In the future, only by understanding the matter clearly can we find a way to rescue him.  Chai Ruona had no choice but to tell her what she knew. At the same time, she couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that the girl was really deeply in love.  He cares and cares about Lin Zhao even more than himself, and he can't help but feel a little jealous!  After hearing this, Chai Minyan asked: "In other words, is it right for the court to conduct another trial?" "Yes, but the current situation is very unfavorable to Lin Dongyang." Chai Ruona said: "Let's be honest, Mu Mu did it the day before yesterday  Madam has been looking for you!" "Looking for me?" Chai Minyan was slightly surprised.  Chai Ruona nodded and said: "Yes, I'm looking for you! Firstly, I want you to help me make suggestions; but the more important purpose is to intercede with the Empress Dowager through you when necessary." In a panic, Chai Minyan unexpectedly said  I forgot about this, and only now did I realize that I still have such a huge advantage.  When it is absolutely necessary, you can really go to the Empress Dowager to plead for mercy, but it seems that you haven't reached that point yet.  The empress dowager has such a distinguished status. She doesn't pay much attention to political affairs on weekdays. It is obviously inappropriate to rush to disturb her, make a fuss out of a molehill, and affect her whole body.  But when necessary, you can ask Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, for help.  After all, she has a deeper relationship with Zhao Fukang, and Lin Zhao is also her savior, so Zhao Fukang will help to speak to some extent.  She also lost weight.  These are all measures of last resort.  At least for now.  The most important thing is how to successfully get rid of the charges. This is the most important thing. ?????????????? Chai Minyan can speak well in the palace, but in the officialdom, the Chai family is really helpless.  As for the investigation of the case itself, collecting evidence and so on, it is the most direct, but they are even more powerless.  Mu Sihong, Meng Ruoying and others heard that Chai Minyan went home.  He also hurried over to ask for an audience. There were four women performing a play, and the number of people was almost complete.  With Meng Ruoying here, Mu Sihong finally has a backbone.  In major matters, she is really not as good as Meng Ruoying, who has been in business for many years.  However, something strange was that Mu Sihong found that Meng Ruoying didn't seem very worried. Will her husband be safe this time?  Or has the Meng family already made arrangements?  In fact, Meng Ruoying¡¯s confidence comes from one person¡¯s words!  Before leaving at Jingxin Temple in Yingtian Mansion.  Jinghe Jushi told Meng Ruoying not to worry.  There are noble people to help.  At first, Meng Ruoying just thought it was an ordinary word of comfort, but slowly she felt something strange.  The appearance of layman Jinghe and his usual behavior are really strange. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??Is it necessary to be so nervous and concerned about someone who is beyond your reach?  To be honest, Chai Minyan still doubted the identity and intentions of Guo Jing and layman at that time.  Especially in terms of identity and appearance, there are sixty-seven points of similarity with Lin Zhao.  If you look carefully, Lin Zhao's red phoenix eyes are almost exactly the same as Jinghe's.  Is it possible that there is any connection between them?  Moreover, Jinghe Jushi was very kind to her and Meng Ruoying, sometimes a little too much.  Many doubts have been lingering in Meng Ruoying's mind!  I don¡¯t know why, but before leaving, Jinghe¡¯s words seemed casual, but they gave her great confidence.  I have already cried. Crying will not solve the problem. I must think of a solution rationally at this moment.  Mu Sihong originally wanted Chai Minyan to go directly to the Empress Dowager to plead for mercy. Now that she thought about it carefully, she realized that things were not as simple as imagined.  What should we do?  For a while, the beauties were clueless.  At this time, Chai Minyan gave an opinion and said: "No one knows better than himself what to do, so the right thing to do now is to visit the prison!" "Visit the prison?" All the women responded,  Lin Zhao undoubtedly knows the truth of the matter best, and he naturally knows how to save himself and get away with it.  At the same time, the longing and concern in the hearts of these beauties have reached their peak. If they can really meet, it will be somewhat satisfying and comforting.  Therefore, as soon as this proposal was uttered, it immediately received responses and approval from several beauties. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If it is an ordinary prison with ordinary prisoners, it is not difficult to visit the prison.  Some of them are explicitly allowed by law, and some of them can be easily accomplished with a little care of the jailer.  But Lin Zhao was extraordinary. He was a prisoner of the imperial court and had committed a major crime. The case had attracted the attention of the whole court. It was not easy to visit him.  What¡¯s more, the emperor Zhao Xu directly issued an order to imprison Lin Zhao in Tianlao.No one is allowed to come into contact with it.  This matter is really difficult for Zhao Xu.  Lin Zhao was a confidant he deliberately cultivated, but something like this happened, which undoubtedly left a stain on him that he didn't know people well.  What is even more difficult is how to deal with this matter?  Logically speaking, in a case, the first thing to determine is the authenticity of the case. Did Lin Zhao collude with the Xixia people and commit treason?  Judging from the current evidence, this is indeed the case, which made Zhao Xu very angry, almost furious.  But there may not be other secrets in this matter, and it is entirely possible.  If it is true, Zhao Xu will not be embarrassed at all and just kill him.  No matter how talented you are or how you do things, as long as there is a problem with loyalty, there will never be any mercy.  The scary thing is that there is another hidden secret. Lin Zhao was wronged. How should we deal with it?  ¡° If Lin Zhao is right, it proves that someone wants to frame him, and Li Fugui is undoubtedly the biggest suspect.  In this way, Wang Anshi, who supports Li Fugui, will surely fall into it, and he who trusts Wang Anshi will also be criticized.  The civil servants of the Song Dynasty were all very honest, and they were known for their firm attitude in front of the emperor.  The civil servants' etiquette in front of the emperor was not so formal. When they quarreled, their saliva even splashed on the emperor's face.  There were many civil and military opponents of the reform in the Manchu Dynasty. Emperor Zhao Xu was supposed to be a mediating authority, but he directly favored Wang Anshi.  The ministers opposed the changes, mostly blaming Wang Anshi, because no one dared to blame the emperor directly.  But in fact, I am still somewhat dissatisfied with him.  If you give the courtiers such an opportunity, your situation will definitely be very unfavorable.  Wang Anshi will undoubtedly be under greater pressure. At the critical moment of the reform, Zhao Xu does not want the reform faction, especially Wang Anshi, the Minister of Humerus, to be damaged in the slightest.  Zhao Xu couldn't help but shake his head. Wang Anshi was good at everything, but he was too stubborn. Some people called him "Ao Xianggong", which was true.  As for Li Fugui, if he hadn't been involved, the whole thing would have been much easier to handle.  In other words, if he had not supported Li Fugui so firmly from the beginning, he would not be where he is now!  When choosing between Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi, Wang Anshi must be more important.  But between Lin Zhao and Li Fugui, it may be the former that Zhao Xu wants to protect more!     well!  The current situation is really troublesome!  There is also the situation in the northwest. Li Fugui is still in Gyeongju. This is the most troublesome thing.  Previously, out of concern for Wang Anshi's attitude, Li Fugui was not immediately dismissed from his post. Now it will be difficult for him to hand over military power smoothly.  This is what Zhao Xu is most worried about right now!  Han Jiang was right, someone should be sent to take over, but who should be sent there?  And in what way?  After pondering for a long time, a figure gradually emerged in Zhao Xu's mind. This person should be a good person to go, and things will be resolved smoothly and properly.  After getting a clear picture of what happened in Qingzhou, the top priority is to put Lin Zhao on trial!  As for guilt or innocence, as well as the final conviction and sentencing, there is no rush.  The top priority is to understand the situation first. Zhao Xu really wants to hear a true answer. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? but and then think about it, it would be a bit of a fuss.  Of course, the highest standard at present is the joint trial of three courts and three courts.  But before Lin Zhao was "convicted", he was the young minister of Dali Temple. For this reason, Dali Temple naturally had to stay away.  In this case, we can only go down to the Yushitai and join the Ministry of Punishment for interrogation!  Emperor Zhao Xu immediately made arrangements and ordered the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment to jointly interrogate the case.  As for Lin Zhao himself, he was first imprisoned in the sky prison (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 316: Taiwan Prison

    Tianlao is a relatively general term.  During the Northern Song Dynasty, the prison system was relatively complex, and there were many prisons in Bianjing City.  Such as Tai Prison, Dali Temple Prison, Imperial City Prison, Dianqian Prison, Sipaian Prison and so on.  There is also a prison city with walls on all sides, similar to a castle, hence the name, and garrison guards are posted to prevent criminals from escaping.  Tai Prison is under the jurisdiction of Yushitai. Because in the Han Dynasty, there were many crows in the mountains outside Yushitai with cypress trees, so people called Yushitai Wutai, which also means that the censors all have crow's mouths.  The most significant part of this title was in the Northern Song Dynasty. Su Shi was found guilty of writing poems. As a result, he was imprisoned for a long time and almost died. This is known as the "Wutai Poetry Case" in history.  The Imperial City Division is at a higher level, and having a relationship with the royal family is naturally extraordinary.  The Imperial City Department was also a special organization in the Northern Song Dynasty. In addition to being responsible for guarding the security of the imperial city, it was also equivalent to the intelligence agency of the Song Dynasty, responsible for spying on all aspects of intelligence for the emperor.  It goes without saying that the Dali Temple Prison belongs to Dali Temple.  The prison in front of the palace belongs to the military, while the Sipai'an prison mainly holds prisoners related to water transport crimes.  As for the prison city, its level is relatively low, and it mainly houses prisoners who were sent to the army or exiled.  There are many prisons and the division of labor is very clear.  Zhang Chun is a clerk in the Taiwan Prison, or just a helper, responsible for cleaning and delivering meals.  The Yushitai had a good status in the Song Dynasty, so the treatment of minor officials like Zhang Chun was also good, and they were happy to make a living.  Of course, when doing things in a Taiwan prison, you must be skillful, cautious, and able to read your eyes.  Otherwise, you won't be able to do it for long.  To know.  Where is Yushitai?  It is a place for picketing and impeachment of officials.  Most of the people who enter Taiwan prison are officials awaiting punishment. Even if they are awaiting punishment, they are still officials.  Most of these are polite scholar-officials, and they should be treated more or less politely. The Northern Song Dynasty was famous for treating scholar-officials favorably.  The petty officials in Taiwan Prison naturally cannot be as arrogant as in ordinary prisons, and they dare not insult or even make things difficult for them.  After all, these are just officials waiting to be punished.  I don¡¯t know what the final outcome will be!  The Yushitai is not a place where you can get in and out, and some officials were acquitted after a trial.  Or it may be temporarily released and may reappear in a few years.  Think about it, if you are abused in prison, you will not be tortured to death after you are released from prison?  Even if it is a low-level official, it is as easy as squeezing an ant to death if he wants to deal with a petty official.  Officials are a general term, but just one word can mean a huge difference in treatment and power.  Of course, this also has a lot to do with the tradition and customs of Yushitai.  In the past, there were many officials who had been wronged in Yushitai.  There were all kinds of complaints after he was released from prison, which made it difficult for the officials of Yushitai.  Until Sima Guang and Tang Jie served as Yushi Zhongcheng.  Strict requirements.  The situation in Taiwan Prison has only improved, so Taiwan Prison is relatively the most civilized prison in Bianjing.  Therefore, in Taiwan prisons, you must know how to be humble and not dare to offend anyone casually. Some officials will be given some benefits after being taken care of and released from prison. Why not?  Zhang Chun is an honest and kind person. He doesn't know how to cater to others and has no extra benefits for many years.  However, he was conscientious in his work and treated people well, and once he formed a good relationship with an official, he was able to keep this relatively good job.  After noon every day, Zhang Chun would leave Taiwan Prison with a smile and go home contentedly to spend time with his wife and children.  But today, more than half a month ago to be precise, Zhang Chun often stayed on duty after noon.  His own view is that he would make more money and buy some new sets of clothes for his wife and children during the New Year.  Everyone fully understood this idea, and Zhang Chun was an honest man, so no one cared about it.  Other petty officials couldn't help but ridicule, how much money do they expect to earn from working night shifts?  Therefore, Zhang Chun was generously "changed".  Zhang Chun didn't realize it. No matter what others said or laughed at this moment, he didn't care.  Who can have trouble with money?  As long as you survive these few days and quit this job, you can get wealth that cannot be earned in ten lifetimes.  Such a pie-in-the-sky thing can happen to me, how lucky I am!  ¡°Hmph, make your own money and let you ridicule me!  Zhang Chun didn¡¯t know that there were dozens of people in Bianjing who were just as lucky as him.  But they have a common occupation, that is, they are small officials in prison, or just ordinary servants.  It includes Taiwan Prison, Dali Temple Prison, Imperial City Prison, Dianqian Prison, Sipaian Prison, even the Penal Department Prison, Kaifeng Prefecture Prison, etc., almost all the prisons in Bianjing.  They all got a large sum of money promised by the mysterious man, but he just asked them to do something that might not happen.  That is waiting for someone who may or may not appear.  As long as you meet him, take care of him in prison and do your best to protect him.If you prove its safety, you will be rewarded with a special title.  " Such a simple thing does not harm the world, is known by heaven and earth, and can get generous rewards. Unless you are a fool, you will refuse, so why not do it?  This is not surprising at all. Officials who have been convicted and entered the Yushitai often ask the jailers to take care of them, but few people will find them. This time it is really an unexpected surprise.  Zhang Chun was very lucky. When many people were waiting melancholy, the person they were waiting for appeared.  According to the agreement, he can get twice as much remuneration as this.  What Zhang Chun is waiting for is Lin Zhao!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When entering the city, Lin Zhao encountered the darkest and most humiliating moment in his life.  He survived, and he knew very well that someone wanted to kill him in this way.  The more so, the greater the need to hold on, let them down, and then get even.  There is no time when the desire for revenge is stronger than at this moment. Since someone insists on life and death, why should I be polite?  At the same time, Lin Zhao thought of his family, the beauty who was waiting for him, and the family in Jiangning, who were all waiting for him. He had become the backbone of the family invisibly.  "More importantly, I was wronged. Do I have to suffer injustice like this?"  This bad breath is absolutely intolerable.  It is precisely because of this that Lin Zhaoqiang endures it.  Even though his body was covered with messy vegetable leaves, sundries and other things, even if he was a street rat who was criticized by thousands of people and denounced by the whole city, he still endured it.  Such a situation is really a huge test of a person¡¯s endurance.  The past life and the present life seemed to be very beautiful, but I had never imagined that I would encounter such a humiliating situation.  No matter what, if you can bear today¡¯s humiliation, what else can¡¯t you bear?  At this moment, Lin Zhao finally understood that as Mencius said, when Heaven consigns a great responsibility to a person, he must first suffer from his will!  Walking through the city gate, Lin Zhao's mind was already quite strong.  To a certain extent, his temperament and many other related things have also changed, which will have a major impact on his future life.  After entering the city, he was sent to the prison under Yushitai.  This is not surprising. After all, he had a position as a young minister of Dali Temple before. Even if he had no chance to use it, Dali Temple must avoid suspicion.  It is estimated that the officials of Dali Temple hated Lin Zhao to death. Being implicated for no reason by this colleague whom they had never met before was an unreasonable disaster.  In addition, Lin Zhao's case was so involved that no one dared to speak out for Lin Zhao.  The remaining two departments of the Three Law Departments are the Criminal Department and Yushitai. In contrast, the Criminal Department mainly handles criminal cases across the country.  The main duty of the Yushitai is to inspect officials. Since Lin Zhao was charged with "collaborating with the enemy and treason" and he was an official, it was reasonable for him to be imprisoned in this way.  In the cold winter weather, the crows¡¯ cries make the atmosphere even more eerie.  Lin Zhao could not help but sneer repeatedly, comforting himself that maybe this was a good thing!  Officials of the Ming Dynasty were proud to enter the Zhao Prison of Jinyiwei, which was a great honor and political capital. Most of the officials who came out of it were famous officials who left their names in history.  So what about in the Song Dynasty?  After this time, will Wutai¡¯s injustice make him famous?  Will it gain political capital from this?  Of course, before that, how to save your own life is the most important thing.  There were all kinds of torture methods in Jinyiwei's Zhao Prison, but what about the Yushitai of the Song Dynasty?  In comparison, the atmosphere of the Northern Song Dynasty was more civilized than that of the Ming Dynasty. Yushitai was an upright government office of the imperial court, unlike a secret service agency like Jinyiwei.  What¡¯s more, since Sima Guang and Tang Jie single-handedly took charge of the Yushitai, it shouldn¡¯t be so dark, right?  When Lin Zhao thought of this, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.  The death of Mr. Tang Jie seems to have something to do with him, so will people like Yushitai avenge their private revenge?  Inadvertently, I opened my eyes and looked out from between the messy hair. I saw that the people at Yushitai looked very unfriendly!  Such a situation seems to be very detrimental to myself!  After a second thought, he shook his head slightly!  Having endured today¡¯s humiliation, what else is there to be afraid of?  ¡°In the city of Bianjing, under the emperor¡¯s feet, is it possible that they can still kill people and silence them?¡±  Thinking of this, Lin Zhao was not afraid and went directly to Taiwan Prison, waiting for his fate to be decided. Thinking that the time was not far away.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that according to the original history, Su Shi would also be imprisoned here many years later.  Thus, the famous Wutai Poetry Case was left behind. Now that he had stepped into this place first, another more famous Wutai case was destined to happen first.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t pay attentionSuddenly, among the many officials in Yushitai, there was one whose eyes were unusual.  That is Zhang Chun. He is looking at this disheveled young man at the moment, wondering if that person is him?  Is he the one who needs to be protected tonight?  Seeing Lin Zhao's unsightly dignity, Zhang Chun felt a little pressured.  But thinking of the generous reward, Zhang Chun suddenly became very energetic!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 317: "Suicide out of fear of crime"

    Cold and damp conditions are a common feature of ancient prisons, and Taiwan Prison is no exception, but relatively speaking, it's pretty good.  After all, it is a place where officials are mainly detained, so it is relatively tidy.  If some officials here bribe the small officials in prison, they will get some other benefits.  For example, it¡¯s okay to have an extra bed of bedding and more decent food.  But Lin Zhao, it¡¯s not bad to treat him too harshly.  After all, Tang Xianggong's old hatred was still there, so the people at Yushitai could not be polite to him.  The emperor's words prohibiting outsiders from seeing each other completely cut off the possibility of visits. Even if someone wanted to take care of him, it would not be easy.  As for Zhang Chun, although someone asked him to help take care of him.  But after all, he has too little power. He can help with meals and other issues, but in other aspects, blatant help is still not enough.  And the person who came to him said that the most important thing was to protect the safety of the prisoners.  Will there be any safety issues?  Zhang Chun couldn't help but have some doubts. Will there be any safety concerns in the prison at Yushitai?  Could it be that he was worried that he would commit suicide out of fear of crime?  He had already heard about Lin Zhao's appearance and what happened at the city gate today. For ordinary people with high spirits and poor psychological quality, they might not be able to bear it, and committing suicide is entirely possible.  Thinking of this, Zhang Chun thought that he must be more careful. The hard-earned reward cannot just go down the drain.  But things were far more complicated than he imagined. When he was preparing the meal, someone found him.  "Zhang Chun, are you on night duty again today?" The person who came to see him was a steward from the Taiwan Prison named Ke!  It is equivalent to being the prison head of future generations.  He happened to be his immediate boss.  "Yes, it's me who is on night watch!" Manager Ke smiled and said, "I see you have been on night watch more often recently?" Zhang Chun said with a smile, "Yes. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, so I have to make new clothes for my wife and children at home.  "Save some money!" "Save some money?" Manager Ke smiled and said, "It's just that the New Year is only two months away. Can you afford a foot of cloth in the Year of the Monkey?"  Yes, I don¡¯t have much ability, so" Zhang Chun said very humbly.  But deep down I did have other thoughts.  There is a lot of money waving to him. As long as he gets through today, he will be rich in the future.  "Do you want to make money?" When Zhang Chun was hesitating, Manager Ke said this, which immediately aroused his attention and curiosity.  Zhang Chun hesitated slightly, not knowing how to answer!  There is already a sum of money, and other small sums do not matter.  Manager Ke just said that the sudden good thing made him a little overwhelmed.  He smiled sarcastically and said, "Look at you, are you too surprised?" "Ah! No, no, I just ask you for anything!" Zhang Chun hurriedly showed his true colors and expressed his desire for money.  "Okay!" Manager Ke smiled: "That's right, you've seen the new one today!" "New here?" Zhang Chun's heart suddenly moved, because tonight all his attention was on Lin  Zhao's body.  So I am very concerned.  Manager Ke said: "That's the one with disheveled hair!" "Oh? What's the matter?" "This is the food sent by his family. You give it to that person. This is a reward!" Manager Ke handed over a food box.  , and at the same time stuffed a handful of money into Zhang Chun's hand.  Delivering food?  This is not surprising in Taiwanese prisons.  If the official is convicted, the family will still try their best to send food.  Of course.  It was necessary to manage the jailers and minor officials, and they received some benefits from it.  Zhang Chun had another suspicion. Could it be that the official¡¯s family was worried about him and turned to Manager Ke?  This family acted too safely, and they were still a little unhappy.  It was just a trivial matter, so Zhang Chun agreed after thinking about it.  Anyway, we are doing things for the same customer, and for the same person, it¡¯s better to pay a little more!  He then put the food box away, and after nightfall, he would take it in and give it to the new prisoner.  Seeing Zhang Chun agree, Manager Ke smiled softly, with a lot of pride and cunning behind the smile.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When night falls, it¡¯s time to serve dinner to the prisoners.  Zhang Chun naturally remembered this food box. Someone specially told it to him, so he naturally had to handle it properly.  So he walked towards the prison carrying the food box, still thinking about this matter in his mind.  After thinking about it, Zhang Chun suddenly felt that something was wrong.  Although he is honest, it does not mean that he is stupid. In fact, he is very smart.  There are some things that you don't care about at first, but when you calm down and think about it carefully, it doesn't seem to be the case.  Zhang Chun is a little suspicious of this food box at this moment!  "If a customer finds himself and Manager Ke at the same time,"Why can't I breathe?  Of course, maybe people want to take a two-pronged approach and be prepared.  But wouldn't it be more convenient if we knew each other?  ¡°Maybe Manager Ke knows about his existence, but if that¡¯s the case, he doesn¡¯t have to give himself any money.  Even if you give money, it should not be a drop of money.  He had promised such a generous reward, but what about Manager Ke, who had a higher position?  Can it be less?  What's the point of giving yourself a bunch of money?  Some are unreasonable.  It seems that Manager Ke has no idea of ??his existence, which seems to be a very reasonable explanation.  But for such an important thing, why didn't he deliver the food box himself?  Do you have to send it yourself?  Isn't he afraid that if something goes wrong, the customer will blame him?  Even though he is responsible for delivering meals, he is the manager of the entire Taiwan prison, so it is easier to come in and out, and no one will say anything.  When a few clues came together, Zhang Chun couldn't help but feel a little confused, always feeling that something was wrong.  When I was thinking about it, a bold idea came to my mind.  The patron specifically asked to protect the prisoner's safety. At first, he was a little confused, but now, he couldn't help but think a lot.  Is this food box from an unknown source safe?  As a small official in the public sector, no matter how ignorant he is of the dirty things in prison, he should be cautious.  If something happens, a large amount of reward will disappear, in case there is any guilt.  I can't bear to eat and walk around, maybe I will become a scapegoat.  these years.  Zhang Chun has seen some things a lot. In the past, he was silent and seemed not to care, but it didn't mean he didn't understand.  After much thought, Zhang Chun felt that this food box was very dangerous. To be cautious, it was better to handle it with care.  No food box was given.  It's not a big deal. After all, it's for the prisoner's safety, and the patron can't blame it easily.  Zhang Chun had made up his mind that he would never give any food that he did not pass through his own hands to this prisoner.  As for this food box, why not do an experiment?  A prisoner who had been sentenced to death was imprisoned in a Taiwan prison. He bit his tongue and committed suicide before he died and became mute.  He happened to be opposite Lin Zhao, so giving him some delicious food before he died would be considered a comfort!  People who have been sentenced to death are naturally not picky about food. As long as it is made into serious guillotine, the mute will not have any big reaction.  As for Lin Zhao¡¯s side.  Zhang Chun prepared some other meals. Although they were not very delicate and delicious, they were not difficult to swallow.  And Zhang Chun had been paying attention to the condemned criminal, and it didn't take long as expected.  The mute death row prisoner fell into a coma.  How can you fall asleep when you are fine?  Zhang Chun's heart suddenly skipped a beat and he became a little nervous.  Indeed.  Be careful, there is indeed something wrong with this food box.  At this moment, Zhang Chun didn't have time to delve into these matters. It seemed that the customer's special emphasis on protecting safety was not a lie. It was really unsafe.  As expected, something happened. As for what the other party wanted to do?  Why he did this is not something that a small official like him can know.  But one thing that can be determined is that Manager Ke was trying to trick him. He must have been bribed by someone from the hostile party and wanted to achieve his goal through his own hands.  Thinking of this, Zhang Chun couldn't help but feel a little scared. Fortunately, he had just been extra careful, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.  The scapegoat was destined to be the scapegoat. Thinking of this, he was already breaking out in a cold sweat.  At the same time, he also thought that this food can make people comatose. What should they do after being comatose?  Is it possible that there will be follow-up actions?  The first step of collecting people¡¯s money and doing things for them has been taken, and there is no way back.  Zhang Chun is really worried now. Maybe Manager Ke will come back soon. How should he explain it?  Or if something unusual happens, how can you stop it?  After all, he has a high position and great power, and he is just an ordinary petty official.  At this time, his eyes fell on Lin Zhaohe, the sleeping death row prisoner. After a moment of confusion, his eyes suddenly lit up.  There is no way!  Lin Zhao's hair was disheveled at the moment, and his condition was quite sloppy, even tragic.  But the death row prisoner was not much better. Perhaps because of despair, he was also unkempt and his hair was a mess. At first glance, he looked somewhat similar.  What would happen if they were swapped?  ¡°Perhaps because some people had special plans, the place where Lin Zhao was imprisoned was extremely remote, and there was no one else at all at the moment.  Thinking of this, Zhang Chun walked directly to the fence and said in a deep voice: "Friend, can I change a cell for you?" The person in the cell was Lin Zhao, who was leaning on the withered grass on the wall with his eyes closed and meditating.  One is to rest, and at the same time, it is to think about the next thing and see if there is any way to save myself. ??At this moment, Zhang Chun's shout interrupted him.  "What's wrong?" Lin Zhao looked at Zhang Chun suspiciously, what could a jailer do?  Zhang Chundao: "How about you and the guy across from you exchange cells?" "Swap cells? Why?" The suspicion in Lin Zhao's eyes became more intense, and he couldn't help but feel a little confused.  Zhang Chun was worried that time was tight, so he didn't talk nonsense and said: "To tell you the truth, the food that the other person ate was originally for you. He fell asleep after eating" "What?" Lin Zhao suddenly said  Startled, he had been closing his eyes just now, but he was not paying attention to the situation of his roommate across the street.  When I suddenly heard such a statement, I felt a little nervous, and my eyes fell on my bowl involuntarily.  "Don't worry, you are food. I have changed it. It's okay!" Lin Zhao looked at the guards around him in confusion and asked, "Who are you? Why do you want to help me?" "I can't explain it at this time, anyway.  Someone asked me to take care of you and ensure your safety!" Zhang Chun said: "It's always good to be careful and be prepared!" Lin Zhao certainly knew the seriousness of the matter and nodded lightly in agreement.  Of course, for a moment he also wondered about the jailer's motives. Could there be any other conspiracy or purpose?  But after a brief thought, this idea was eliminated. If the other party wanted to be detrimental to him, there was no need to take such a troublesome approach.  Maybe someone really asked him to take care of him. Although he couldn't think of who it might be at the moment, it must be someone close to him.  As a small official inside the prison, Zhang Chun still has the key to the cell door because he has to clean the cell from time to time.  The prisoners in the prison are all shackled, and the entrance is heavily guarded. There is no way they can escape, so they are not worried about anyone escaping.  It is even more impossible for Lin Zhao to escape from prison at this moment, otherwise he will play into the hands of others, and he will not be able to escape even if he jumps into the Yellow River.  Therefore, it was easy to change cells. After changing cells, Zhang Chun still made the two of them disheveled.  They even picked some remaining vegetable leaves from Lin Zhao's body and wiped them on the mute prisoner.  Not to mention, if you don¡¯t identify them carefully, you really can¡¯t tell who is who.  When Lin Zhao came today, he had always covered his face with disheveled hair. Not many people knew what he looked like, so maybe they could fool him.  Zhang Chun left after explaining everything, but he was really uneasy in his heart. He had done everything he had to do, and he could only leave the rest to fate.  Lin Zhao, on the other hand, was completely sleepless, lying on the withered grass on the prison floor, pretending to fall asleep, but kept looking towards the opposite side through the gap intentionally or unintentionally.  Is it possible that in the prison of Yushitai, there are still people who want to kill people and silence them?  Are they too crazy and too bold?  Who is he?  With this ability and this thought, Lin Zhao kept thinking about it in his mind and really wanted to verify it tonight.  Not long after, footsteps sounded, and two sturdy men came in sneakily.  If Zhang Chun were here, he would definitely recognize one of them as Manager Ke.  The two came to the cell where Lin Zhao was originally, took a look, and said, "Sure enough, he fell asleep." "That's natural, I personally prepared the medicine!" Sure enough, someone was trying to kill him, and Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little scared!  If it hadn't been for this jailer's reminder, I'm afraid today would have "You're right, right?" "That's right, that's what it looks like. Don't forget, I personally arranged the cell!" Perhaps they were too confident, so they didn't check.  one time.  "Okay, take off your belt and hang it up!" Lin Zhao saw it calmly and already roughly understood what he was going to do!  Sure enough, they lifted the sleeping man and hung him on the hanging belt!  "Make sure you hang it properly, it must look like that!" "It doesn't matter, there is almost no flaw in this!" "Okay, that's it, he committed suicide by hanging himself out of fear of crime, remember it!" Then the two of them left.  , and did not take a second look at the "mute death row prisoner" opposite who was already sleeping soundly!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 318: Follow the clues

    "It's dead, someone hanged!" Early in the morning, when the jailer walked into Taiwan Prison sleepily and saw a person hanging from the prison beam, he suddenly exclaimed.  Immediately, the entire Taiwan Prison was shocked, causing panic.  Manager Ke "came here after hearing the news" with a look of panic on his face. He looked at it twice and then shook his head gently and said, "What's all the fuss about? It's not the first time that I've committed suicide by hanging from a beam. Just commit suicide out of fear of crime!" In one sentence,  He determined the matter, then went forward to investigate, and said in a deep voice: "It's the prisoner who was just incarcerated yesterday, his name seems to be Lin Zhao!" "Yes, yes, I heard that he collaborated with the enemy and treason, and colluded with the Xixia people.  He was escorted back from Qingzhou. He must have arrived in Bianjing and faced the Yushitai trial. Under heavy pressure, he committed suicide out of fear of being punished!" The entourage next to him immediately echoed, and he knew the identity and origin of the "dead man" very clearly.  .  Another person said: "I heard that when he came back yesterday, he was accused by thousands of people. He walked across the street like a rat and shouted for beatings. I guess he was ashamed. I don't even think about it. That kind of humiliation would make anyone want to die!" "I heard that he was beaten like a rat in the street.  In the past, the officials and ministers valued him, but he was so ungrateful. He probably felt that he had betrayed the emperor's favor, so he had no shame and committed suicide by hanging himself from the beam! " It is common for prisoners to commit suicide in the prison, so everyone in the Taiwan prison behaved like this.  He was very calm. If it weren't for the well-known prisoner Lin Zhao who had just entered, there might not have been the slightest splash.  However, when someone dies, there will inevitably be a few sighs, but the words of Manager Ke and several of his subordinates instantly made the sympathy and pity of the onlookers disappear.  A person who has committed such a heinous crime deserves to die!  The people of Bianjing were jealous of evil, and the image of Xixia in the minds of the people of the Song Dynasty was really not very good.  So they were all very angry.     not only that.  Manager Ke said in a few words.  The nature of the matter has been determined.  The fact that a criminal who collaborated with the enemy and treason committed suicide due to fear of crime was implicitly recognized by everyone.  Manager Ke ordered: "Hurry up and report to the adults at the Yushitai, saying that Lin Zhao committed suicide by hanging himself out of fear of crime!" That's the rule. You only need to report it, and someone will naturally deal with it.  The promised revenge was obtained so easily, really Manager Ke was thinking about good things, and a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.  "Who hanged himself? Who committed suicide out of fear of guilt? Do you have the final say whether you are guilty or not?" A cold voice came from the cell opposite.  "Lin Zhao committed suicide!" Manager Ke was a little angry. Didn't he ask knowingly?  But as soon as he opened his mouth, he suddenly froze.  Something seems wrong!  There are only two people imprisoned here, one is Lin Zhao and the other is mute. Can the mute speak?  So the smile on the corner of Steward Ke's mouth froze in an instant, becoming uglier than crying!  At the same time, the hair on his back stood up, and he looked at Lin Zhao standing proudly in the prison in disbelief, and asked in a trembling voice: "Youwho are you?" This guy almost asked directly whether you were a human or a ghost?  "Is there something wrong with you, or are your clothes too thin and cold? Why are you shivering?" Lin Zhao glanced at Guanshi Ke coldly.  His eyes were quite captivating, and then he said: "If you're working, you won't change your surname. If you're sitting, you won't change your name. That's Lin Zhao!" "You are Lin Zhao, then what's going on with him?" Manager Ke hesitated, as if  The expression on his face was disbelief. It was obviously a cell arranged by himself, so how could he go to the other side?  Could it be that I remembered it wrong?  Nope?  Lin Zhao and the dead prisoner were dressed similarly, with disheveled hair. They were indistinguishable from their faces alone.  Unless you actually open your mouth and see if your tongue is intact.  But I was in a hurry last night, maybe because I was anxious, maybe because I felt guilty. I was in a hurry and didn't check it. It's normal to have some negligence.  As for the real Lin Zhao, they regarded him as a mute.  The sleeping mute was ignored by them. What if the mute death row prisoner saw it?  There is no way to tell!  It is precisely because of these careless, even natural reasons that omissions occurred.  For a moment, Guanshi Ke still understood it completely.  ??I thought to myself, the cell has been changed, and the food, if he had eaten it, he would still be sleeping. Why is he standing here so well?  ¡°Failed, all actions last night failed.  Only at this moment did Manager Ke fully react. Regret and then fear came to mind, and all kinds of emotions came to his mind.  How should I explain this to the superiors now?  What should I do?  Judging from the current situation, Lin Zhao should have witnessed his murder last night.  If this matter is revealed, who knows what will happen?  Scapegoat, Steward Ke thought of this word in an instant.  What went wrong?  After the shock, there is endlessDoubtful!  Manager Ke thought for a while, and the first person to suspect was naturally Zhang Chun. Could it be that he was causing trouble?  But he is usually honest and kind, and he doesn't seem to be the kind of person who can cause trouble, right?  But who else could he be?  Manager Ke was full of doubts and worries. When he wanted to look for Zhang Chun, he found that Zhang Chun had disappeared, so naturally he was identified!  It turned out to be him, ouch!  Manager Ke regretted his mistake. At that time, he was afraid that if something happened, he would have a scapegoat, so he approached Zhang Chun.  But I never expected Well, it is God's fault, but it can be forgiven, but it is his own fault, and he will not live.  If he had known this, he would have come in person, even if his intestines were filled with regret, but now that the matter has come to this, what's the use of regretting it?  Not only that, how to clean up this mess is really troublesome!  Under Lin Zhao's cold eyes, Steward Ke forced himself to calm down and said: "Ah, it turns out that the person who committed suicide out of fear of crime was a death row prisoner. It doesn't matter, let's report it to the experts at Yushitai as usual!" Then he hurried out to look for Zhang Chun.  If you are angry, vent your anger first, and then go to the owner behind to report it and seek countermeasures.  A prisoner who has been sentenced to death commits suicide. This is not a big deal. As long as it is notified, it may be ignored.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but sneer when he saw the farce ending like this!  He didn¡¯t expect that even at the emperor¡¯s feet.  In Bianjing City.  There are still people who want to kill themselves and silence them.  These people are really bold.  Extremely abominable.  Fortunately, there was no danger, thanks to the little official who delivered the meal, he saved his life, but he didn't even know his name, which made Lin Zhao somewhat embarrassed.  Of course, what he was more curious about was, who sent this person?  Or who is doing something for himself?  At first he thought it was within his own family, but the emperor had made it clear that visits were prohibited.  How can ordinary people buy into Taiwanese prison officials?  Who could that be?  This person must have some power, some ability, and be a friend rather than an enemy.  Lin Zhao had a vague feeling that this person and the helpers of Xianyang Ancient Ferry might be from the same group. He originally thought they were the Zhong family in Qingjian City, but judging from the current situation, the Zhong family may still have some achievements and influence in the northwest, which can be  Can we reach Bianjing?  It seemed like a mysterious force was helping him. Lin Zhao was very grateful and fortunate.  Also confused.  Who is he?  At this moment, even if you want to break your scalp, there will be no result, not to mention there are more important things.  Lin Zhao began to sit down.  Slowly think about whether today's events can be used, how will they develop next, and how should you respond?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhang Chun was naturally bribed by someone sent by the Iron-faced Sect Master, and the reason was Jiang Leiting  proposal.  After the near-miss assassination at the Weishui Ferry, Jiang Leiting felt that accompanying protection was a relatively passive defense. It was difficult to fully prepare and respond in a hurry. A slight mistake could lead to extremely disastrous consequences.  What¡¯s more, after entering Luoyang and Bianjing, it will be inconvenient for them to appear directly at close range, and the protection strength will be reduced.  Lin Zhao's safety was too important to them, and they were very conflicted.  After thinking about it, instead of doing this, it is better to change from passive to active, and change to active defense.  So they began to plan Lin Zhao's journey back east, including ferries, inns and other places along the way, just to ensure that everyone along the way would be supported and protected secretly.  Finally, we returned to Bianjing without any danger. For Han Jiang and others, it was considered safe.  But the Iron Mask leader and Jiang Leiting didn't think so. As long as Lin Zhao was not released from prison safely, he would always be in danger.  After returning from Gyeongju, we have already traveled a thousand miles, and we must not leave the issue at the last minute.  Never take things lightly, this is the biggest principle.  After returning to Bianjing, the most important place is the prison.  There are potential dangers in prison, and at the same time, they also want Lin Zhao to live a more comfortable life in prison.  Because they didn't know where Lin Zhao would be imprisoned, they spent a lot of money to bribe at least one person in every prison in Bianjing City, just to be sure.  Of course, these jailers wouldn¡¯t think that much. They don¡¯t know that there are other people, so they don¡¯t have to worry about leaking the secret.  Of course, they are very low-key, and the people they bribe are relatively honest and not too eye-catching.  Firstly, it¡¯s for confidentiality, and at the same time, the veteran in prison may not be reliable.  Although there are many prisons, they also have their own focuses.  The Sanfa Division and the Imperial City Division are the most likely, and the possibility of Taiwan Prison is unintentionally the greatest. Therefore, the Iron Mask Sect leader sent people to invest the most in Zhang Chun.  Since last night, they learned that Lin Zhao was imprisoned in Taiwan Prison, they have been waiting anxiously at Zhang Chun¡¯s housenearby.  If you want to ensure the young master's safety in a timely manner and obtain corresponding information, you can also pass the news through Zhang Chun internally and externally when necessary.  The tragic situation when they entered the city really worried them.  The hard night was finally over. Not long after dawn, Zhang Chun came back in a hurry.  I originally thought it was a relatively simple job, but I didn¡¯t expect it to be so complicated, even to the point of killing people and silencing them.  Zhang Chun was really shocked, and finally understood why the patron repeatedly told him that he needed to protect the safety of the "prisoners".  Since leaving the cell last night, Zhang Chun has been anxious and anxiously waiting for dawn. He doesn't know whether the cell swap can be concealed, so he can only pray silently.  In the early morning, he was also shocked when he heard the news that Lin Zhao had hanged himself.  He also followed the crowd and gathered at the gate of the prison, but it was quickly determined that it was an accident.  It¡¯s finally a near miss!  When Zhang Chun breathed a sigh of relief, he finally got a reward.  Of course, I also felt the danger at the same time, which offended Manager Ke.  When he comes to his senses, he will inevitably find himself in trouble, so at this moment it is still the thirty-sixth strategy.  Go ahead!  Thought to myself.  After returning home, let your wife and children hide.  Once I get the money, I won¡¯t do this hard work anymore.  It would be so happy to go back to my hometown and buy a few acres of land and live a comfortable and comfortable life.  I just don¡¯t know if the customer can pay quickly?  Zhang Chun was just thinking about it when someone suddenly stopped him and took a closer look. It was the customer who came to see him half a month ago, a tall and thin man.  "How's it going? Have you finished the matter you asked me to do? Is the young master okay?" The tall and thin man got straight to the point and asked directly.  Zhang Chun sighed: "It's okay, it's okay. There was no near miss last night!" "What's going on?" Zhang Chun obviously noticed that the patron was a little nervous, and hurriedly told what happened last night.  Of course, at the same time, I also emphasized the great contribution to my carefulness.  Patrons feel completely relieved when they hear the words "safe and sound"!  Then he took out the money and supplies he had prepared and gave them to Zhang Chun, and also gave him an extra small gold cake as a reward!  Zhang Chun was overjoyed and walked away happily holding the windfall!  Go, go now!  Now that you have received a hefty reward, leave Bianjing immediately.  The tall and thin patron immediately ducked into a nearby house and reported the matter to the long-awaited Iron Mask Master.  "Huh, some people can't hold back so quickly. They are really audacious and don't know whether to live or die!" The Iron-faced Sect Master snorted coldly.  Angry and a little scared at the same time.  Fortunately, we had made arrangements in advance and there was no danger, otherwise it would have been a bad thing.  "Sect Master, the reward has already been given to the little official, just to be on the safe side, otherwise" The tall and thin man made a gesture of raising a knife to kill.  "No, this little official is very honest and smart. If it weren't for himhe can be regarded as the young master's savior, how could he repay kindness with hatred?" The iron-faced sect master shook his head and said: "But you sent people to keep an eye on him and secretly escort him away immediately.  Bian Jing! If there is any change or other emergencies, we can take extreme measures if necessary. "Although I have a kind heart, I will never be merciful if it hinders the safety of the young master, even if it is against the law.  "Yes!" The Iron Mask leader asked again in a deep voice: "Did he say who wanted to murder the young master?" "Yes, but he has a low status and only knows superficial things. He only knows that that  The food in question was given to him by a steward named Ke in Taiwan Prison. "Oh? In that case, just follow the clues." The leader of the Iron Face Sect said coldly: "I want to see who is so reckless.  . If you dare to take advantage of the young master, don¡¯t blame me for being rude!" This move really angered the Iron Mask Sect Leader.  He originally wanted to keep a low profile and at least keep things quiet for now, but there are always people who go too far, and now he has no choice but to do so.  The Iron-faced Sect Master thought for a moment and then asked: "By the way, how is the young master's condition? I mean his mental state, are you frightened or depressed?" "No, the young master is very calm and a bit cold. Today he drank a lot.  "Hang yourself and pretend to commit suicide!" "Oh!" The Iron Mask leader nodded happily, it was best to take it seriously.  It shows that the young master has managed to survive. At least his endurance is satisfactory, and his future hopes are much greater.  The tall and thin man worriedly asked: "Sect Master, if Zhang Chun is allowed to leave, what will happen to the safety of the young master in the Taiwan prison?" "Don't worry, after all, this is Bianjing City, and under the rule of law, there must be a limit to blatant brazenness!" The Iron-faced Sect Leader said:  "To find a way to spread this matter today, it is best to make it known to all the ministers. In this way, no one will?No matter how easy it is to hurt the young master, it can also increase public support!  "    "yes!  "That's what he said, but the Iron-faced Sect Master clearly felt that his response was too slow. And the other party took action frequently, making it impossible to guard against it. In this case, let's just do it and sound a wake-up call for them! ~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Apart from Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu, would there be anyone else plotting to kill Lin Zhao? Starting from the scene at the city gate?  , they were planning. In addition to ruining Lin Zhao's reputation and creating public pressure, the more direct purpose was to create an illusion. Lin Zhao could not bear such humiliation and pressure, and committed suicide in prison out of fear of crime.  After all, Lin Zhao was fine all the way and had never committed suicide. It would be very strange to suddenly "commit suicide" after arriving in Bianjing. There must be a reasonable explanation. They did it easily and had a reasonable explanation.  A reasonable reason. But would Lin Zhao commit suicide? Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu both shook their heads. Fortunately, everything was going as planned, and Lin Zhao was imprisoned in Taiwan.  . In this way, the Yushitai plays a greater role, and Lu Heqing, the third son of the Lu family, happens to be a censor, so it is easy to find a way to do something in the prison.  The murder plan was born! Manager Ke was an executor, but he was careful. In order to prevent himself from being implicated, he found Zhang Chun as the scapegoat. As a result, the plan failed.  After receiving such news, Lu Heqing was extremely angry. Every time he wanted to take Lin Zhao's life, accidents always happened, and Lu Heqing couldn't bear it, and he even really thought about it.  Is Zhao blessed by God? If the anger in his heart accumulates too much, Manager Ke will naturally become the target of venting. Logically speaking, Manager Ke is smarter and should stay away from him. But he is worried about Lin Zhao.  After witnessing the whole process, what would happen to him if he told it in court? He was so worried that he wanted to seek help, so he came to Lu Heqing even if he was beaten and scolded.  As long as he can protect himself, it¡¯s enough. Manager Ke came all the way, but he didn¡¯t know that someone was following behind him! (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature for better and faster updates!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 319: Innate Vision

    "Lu Heqing?" After hearing the report, the Iron Mask leader was quite curious and asked in a deep voice.  "Yes, the steward surnamed Ke was in a panic just to see Lu Heqing. He was a censor and the younger brother of Sinong Shaoqing Lu Huiqing." "Is he the one who murdered the young master?" The face of the iron-faced sect leader  His expression gradually became colder, and his anger gradually became stronger.  "It should be so. My subordinates have already investigated. The death of Lu Heqing's brother Lu Shengqing is somewhat related to the young master." "Revenge?" The Iron-faced Sect Master sneered again.  "You should have yourself to blame! After the great flood in Hangzhou, they hoarded food, but they were defeated by the young master, and Lu Shengqing died because of it." Now, Lin Zhao's resume is familiar to the Iron-faced Sect Master, so these things only need to be mentioned  , he knows it all.  Young Master is right, Lu Shengqing must die.  "Is there anything else?" the Iron-faced Sect Master asked in a deep voice, following the clue and finding the melon, and then it was time for revenge, but this revenge must be well-targeted.  "Recently, Lu Huiqing has been very close to Wang Anshi's son Wang Yu, and Wang Anshi and Li Fugui are good friends. This time, he is even more supportive of Li Fugui" This subordinate did not go on, but the Iron-faced Sect Master had already  Understood.  Things are a bit complicated here, but they are also logical.  No wonder there is so much energy. It turns out that it was these two people who took action. There is a complete alliance of interests between them, and the purpose could not be clearer.  Wang Yu participated, but what about Wang Anshi?  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was very concerned about this issue and couldn't help but whisper: "Wang Jiefu, the late master used you very much back then. Do you want to be ungrateful?" If so.  So what about the plan for revenge?  Wang Anshi's son naturally cannot move lightly.  Lu Huiqing is also in an important position right now, so it's hard to make too big a move.  The leader of the Iron Mask does not want his secrets and strength to be revealed due to revenge, which will then affect the young master's safety and future plans. At least for now, he must be careful.  Of course, you can tolerate calmness for a while, but you don¡¯t have to wait for patience.  We must give them some color.  Since Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing can't move lightly, then they can only aggrieve Lu Heqing!  The culprit has his own fault and no one else to blame!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Manager Ke came to see Lu Heqing, but as you can imagine, he was scolded to death.  Lu Heqing was naturally very angry after failing to succeed. After a lot of swearing, he was helpless. He still had to think of ways to deal with the aftermath.  It¡¯s just that things have already happened, and it is impossible to completely eliminate the impact.  We can only handle it as beautifully as possible without letting others see any flaws.  It¡¯s already considered good if it doesn¡¯t involve yourself too much.  At the same time, the news must be reported to the eldest brother and Wang Yu in a timely manner.  Although it is bad news, as usual, we still have to let them know that we have prepared a plan for the next step, and at the same time prepare for some other problems.  It is precisely because of this that Lu Heqing left the Yushitai in a hurry and prepared to return home.  But unfortunately, before leaving, the weather suddenly became very gloomy, like the feeling before a thunderstorm in summer.  After all, it was winter, so Lu Heqing didn¡¯t take it seriously, and it started to rain while walking on the road.  Strange to say, it¡¯s already winter, so it¡¯s reasonable to expect snow.  Maybe it¡¯s because the temperature is not low enough, so it still rains.  The rainfall is just that, but it is getting heavier and heavier, like a thunderstorm in summer.  As a result, traffic on the road will inevitably be hindered.  "Damn weather!" Lu Heqing couldn't help but curse a few words, because there was something urgent and he had to rush back as soon as possible.  We had no choice but to brave the heavy rain and rush on our way.  With such weather and muddy roads, you can imagine the consequences of driving for a long distance!  The heavy rain came suddenly, and water quickly accumulated on the roads in Bianjing City, making the roads a little muddy.  Early winter was already cold, and the rain made the weather even colder and damper. Pedestrians on the street took shelter from the rain, so there were no people there.  When Lu Heqing went out, although the weather was gloomy, he did not expect it to rain so heavily.  I thought it would be drizzle at most, or maybe a few snowflakes.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT?  Stop?  But I was a little anxious and didn't want to waste more time.  ¡°Besides, isn¡¯t it just a little rain?  He just went on his way as usual, since he was sitting in a carriage sheltered from the wind and rain.  As for the coachman and domestic slaves, it's okay if they get caught in the rain. The worst thing they can do is give them some reward when they get back.  He is so aloof that he will not look down upon his subordinates casually.  But since the storm is coming, his journey home is doomeddifficult!  The road was muddy, and the carriage got stuck in the mud twice. The horse pulling the carriage and the coachman's slave had to use a lot of strength to drag the carriage out. The journey was not very smooth.  Perhaps because the road was difficult to navigate, or because the heavy rain stirred up thick fog, they did not notice that a carriage and several pedestrians were following behind.  It is necessary to cross the Bianhe River when going home from Yushitai. At this time, due to the rain, the water level of the Bianhe River has surged a lot.  The few boats on the river had already docked to avoid the water, but the Bian Bridge on the river was not affected at all, except that there were not many people on the bridge at all.  We finally made it to the Bianhe River and will go home soon.  At this time, Lu Heqing still couldn't help cursing: "The damn weather is really abominable!" The coachman and the accompanying servants were exhausted. They just controlled the carriage steadily and did not care about other things.  At this moment, the carriage behind suddenly accelerated and ran up.  Just when Lu's slave looked back curiously, a spear suddenly popped out of the other party's carriage window, aimed at the horse pulling Lu's cart, and stabbed him hard.  Meanwhile, several stones have been thrown under the wheel.  The horse was in pain, and suddenly became mad and ran violently. Lu Heqing in the car was shocked.  I felt the shaking was very violent. Just when I was about to yell and curse, I felt the car body suddenly swayed again, tilting up and down.  The direction of progress has also changed.     what happened?  Lu Heqing just wanted to take a look outside through the window.  But suddenly he heard the neighing of a horse.  The carriage body shook and suddenly began to fall!  Through the gap in the window, he saw the rainbow-like shape of Bian Bridge passing by in a flash!  Lu Heqing clearly knows that he is currently walking on the Bian Bridge, so the sudden fall can only be - falling into the river!  The moment he reacted, the carriage suddenly fell into the river.  It created a big wave.  Immediately, the cold river water poured in through the doors, windows and gaps, rushing towards him.  The carriage is made of wood, and the wood is supposed to float. But a large amount of water suddenly entered a relatively sealed wooden box, and there were many other things on the carriage. Can it still float?  Lu Heqing only felt that the cold river water was constantly rushing toward him. First it was bone-chilling, and then the river water continued to fill the small space in the carriage.  He only felt that the air was getting less and less, and he was gradually sinking.  Lu Heqing struggled anxiously, and the cold river water kept pouring into his mouth and nose.  Breathing became more and more rapid and difficult.  to the end.  When the river water was completely above his head, he couldn't breathe at all.  Brothers Lu Heqing are from the south and their ancestral home is central Fujian, where people usually know how to swim.  However, the Lu family is an official family with a long history of poetry and calligraphy, and the young master may not be able to swim.  Even if he could, it would be useless. The river was so fast that the doors and windows of the carriage were closed.  Due to the strong pressure of the river, the doors and windows could not be opened at all, making it impossible to escape.  So, Lu Heqing could only fall into despair in the struggle and fell into the river.  At this time, he thought of a lot.  Was it an accident?  Or retribution? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Yesterday, I was planning how to murder Lin Zhao. I didn¡¯t expect that Lin Zhao was safe and sound, but I was it a punishment from heaven to cause harm to others?  The sudden heavy rain seems to be good evidence!  "It's a pity that he never had the chance to think about the answer. When the carriage completely sank in the river, Lu Heqing struggled for the last time, then stopped moving, and fell asleep in the Bianhe River forever.  The coachman and several attendants struggled to float to the shore, but suddenly flying stones knocked them unconscious, and then sank into the river, following in the footsteps of their master.  On the Bian Bridge, several people looked at the people who were gradually disappearing into the Bian River, and snorted coldly: "It's not that we are cruel, it's just that you followed the wrong master and became an accomplice!"  "At this time, the heavy rain stirred up clouds of water mist. From a distance, only the shadows on the Bian Bridge could be seen, and it was impossible to see what happened.  Maybe some people noticed that the carriage fell into the river, but they took it for granted that it was an accident ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the same time  , Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu were standing in a room as warm as spring, and the red stove was already lit.  Even so, Wang Yu still couldn't help coughing.  Lu Huiqing glanced with disdain and shook her head secretly. How long can a tuberculosis person live?  After Wang Yu coughed violently, he said: "It's just snowing, why is it raining so heavily?" "Yes, it's unreasonable!" Lu Huiqing echoed.  This is true??It¡¯s true, it¡¯s indeed against common sense!  Bianjing City is located by the Yellow River. In later generations, late November in the Gregorian calendar should be the time for snow.  Of course, maybe it rained, but it was slightly different during the Song Dynasty.  That would have been a small ice age, and the temperature would have been lower than in later generations.  You should know that during the Song Dynasty, Taihu Lake would freeze in winter. After winter, the Bianhe River and the canal would freeze, making it impossible for ships to pass.  So it is indeed time to snow in Bianjing at this time of year, but today is indeed an exception.  Even if it rains, the rain in winter should be drizzle, and it will never be as heavy as today.  Weird, really weird!  Celestial phenomena and weather were very important in ancient times, and they could also be used in politics.  For example, during the Renzong Dynasty, there were heavy rains in Bianjing for days, and Di Qing was slandered because of this.  The reason why the story of Dou E's injustice is so popular and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people is also related to this.  At this moment, the unusually heavy rain suddenly descended on Bianjing. Does it also mean that there is something strange going on?  But what special things happened in Bianjing recently?  It seems that only Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu looked at each other and both thought of Lin Zhao in prison. Could it be related to him?  At this moment, Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing are both waiting for news!  No matter whether the heavy rain has anything to do with him or not.  The first thing is to determine Lin Zhao¡¯s life and death!  A careful arrangement.  It started last night.  I don¡¯t know what the situation is?  At the beginning, she waited patiently, but as time went on, Lu Huiqing gradually became anxious. Why hasn¡¯t her third brother Lu Huiqing come back yet?  Could it be that the heavy rain delayed the trip?  Lu Huiqing was a little worried, but also because he was in a hurry, so he immediately gave orders and sent his close servants out in the rain.  "Yuanze, let's drink a cup of hot tea first. Let's wait!" "That's fine!" That's what he said, but Lu Huiqing suddenly felt flustered for no reason, even a little restless. Could it be because he was too eager to avenge his second brother?  Too urgent?  After a while, the close servant came back, threw the still dripping raincoat outside, and came in: "Dalang, the younger one arrived at the Yushitai, Sanlang had left before it started to rain, maybe there was heavy rain on the road.  Take shelter from the rain!" "Maybe! But" Lu Huiqing knows the third brother better, so logically he won't delay.  Even if it rains, I will be back in time.  "Da Lang, there is something small that you don't know whether to talk about or not?" The servant hesitated for a moment, hesitating and hesitated to speak.  "What's the matter? Just say it!" "When I came back, I heard someone said that a carriage fell from the Bian Bridge into the river, and the Kaifeng Prefecture officers were salvaging it!" "What?" Lu Huiqing was suddenly shocked, feeling ominous.  A premonition filled my mind.  "Brother Jifu, don't be anxious. Saburo may be taking shelter from the rain somewhere, don't think too much about it!" Wang Yu thought that Lu Huiqing was confused because of his concern, but he didn't think so. How could there be such a coincidence?  But Lu Huiqing's expression was solemn, and even a little worried. There was no news from his third brother, and he felt this way in his heart, so he really "Let's go and have a look!" Lu Huiqing insisted on going, even if Wang Yu didn't  I was so happy that I had to set off with him and go out in the rain.  By the time they arrived, the Kaifeng Mansion¡¯s officers had just salvaged the carriage.  In this era, cars usually have family or yamen logos on them.  Seeing the word "LV" on the car, Lu Huiqing's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and her body immediately began to tremble.  Wang Yu¡¯s face also cast a shadow. Could it be that something really happened?  At this moment, it was really Immediately, the carriage was carried up by the Kaifeng Mansion officers with great effort. The water inside continued to flow out, and the door opened with a clang.  A corpse slipped out. Who could it be if it wasn¡¯t Lu Heqing?     ah?  !  Look at Lu Heqing¡¯s terrifying expression of struggling!  Lu Huiqing suddenly collapsed and fell down, leaving Wang Yu who was a little overwhelmed and coughing.  The officer of Kaifeng Mansion thought it was an ordinary carriage that fell into the river, but he didn't expect that it was the younger brother of Lu Huiqing, the Shaoqing of Sinong. The deceased himself was also an imperial censor at Yushitai.  The situation suddenly changed. The officers did not dare to get into trouble, so they quietly stepped aside and continued to salvage the body from the river Over there, Lu Huiqing hugged his brother's body and was already crying. Even though he was ruthless and hard-hearted towards the enemy, he was still softer after all.  side.  The person dying at this moment is his relativeBrother, when Lu Shengqing died, he was not so sad and could still hold it back.  But at this momentthe two younger brothers who depended on each other were dead, and suddenly a special feeling of loneliness came over me, which was particularly sad.  Some of the suppressed emotions deep down in my heart were vented, and I was so sad!  At this moment, the heavy rain has gradually lightened up and stopped.  Many people passed by on the Bian Bridge, and they all saw Lu Huiqing holding her brother's body and crying heartbreakingly. Many people were infected as a result.  After all, this is a very real sadness. Everyone can see how deep their brotherhood is Wang Yu was quite sad when he saw this scene, and at the same time he felt deeply tired. At such a critical time, how could Lu Heqing  What will happen?  Is it really just an accident?  Wang Yu then called over a Kaifeng Prefecture officer and asked: "Have you found out the cause of the carriage falling into the river?" The officers were very respectful to the young master who was the prime minister of the dynasty, and replied: "It was raining heavily at that time, maybe  The horses were frightened and crossed the Bian Bridge" "Are you sure it was just an accident?" "It's hard to say yet, it's possible! But there is something strange" "What?" "The horse pulling the cart was injured, too.  I don't know where he was injured when he fell into the river, or" The implication was obvious. Wang Yu's heart moved and he ordered: "Continue to investigate and determine the cause of the fall as soon as possible!" "Yes!  man-made?  Wang Yu immediately had a very bad premonition in his heart!  If so, who could it be?  Lu Heqing is going today Thinking of this, Wang Yu's heart suddenly shook. Could it be A very scary idea came to mind.  "You, come here!" Wang Yu called the servant of the Lu family who went to the Yushitai before and asked: "What can you find out by going to the Yushitai? Is there anything special?" This confidant is not the same.  Knowing nothing, he bowed and replied: "Someone died in Taiwan Prison!" "Dead? Who died?" Wang Yu's anxious words were vaguely a little excited.  "A death row inmate committed suicide, and Lin Zhao was imprisoned opposite him. It is said that they exchanged cells" No need to say more, Wang Yu is an extremely smart person, he understood everything at once, and leaned on the carriage helplessly.  above.     Failed!  ????????????????????????????????????????  Wang Yu no longer cares about how he failed, but feels terrible!  At the same time, I still have a shocking feeling of inferiority. Am I really not as good as him?  Or is God really blessing him?  He is still in jail and can't do anything.  I tried every possible means, but I still couldn't do anything to get him. Under such circumstances, I still suffered losses one after another, and this time I suffered a big loss Oh my god!  What exactly is going on?  Is he that powerful?  This is so unfair!  The arrogant Wang Yu was like a defeated rooster, exhausted both physically and mentally, feeling deeply tired and lost!  At the same time, a big question appeared in Wang Yu's mind. Lin Zhao was still in prison, so who did these things?  Could it be that there is someone else behind him?  Is he the mastermind behind the scenes?  Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger!  ¡°Suddenly, Wang Yu felt that Lin Zhao was so strange, that he didn¡¯t understand him so well, and almost knew nothing about him (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 320, Joint Trial between the Two Divisions

    The abnormal weather has attracted the attention of many people in Bianjing. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Although this sudden heavy rain is not as important as an earthquake or a solar eclipse, it is still something special.  Some people may not have paid attention to it originally, but with the help of some people, they also became aware of it.  During the heavy rain, two major events happened in Bianjing City, or in other words, these were the only two events that caused a little stir and attention.  One is the suicide in Taiwan Prison due to fear of crime, and the other is Lu Heqing's carriage falling into the Bian River and drowning.  To ordinary people, it may seem like two deaths, but to those who know the inside story, it should be one death in a lifetime.  The iron-faced sect master was very satisfied after hearing the report from his subordinates, and nodded: "Very good, if you dare to have evil thoughts on the young master, he deserves to die!" "Sect master, Lu Heqing is dead, but there are some slight flaws, maybe it will be seen that he is not the real one.  It was an accident" The person who spoke was another confidant of the Iron Mask Sect, named Li Cheng, whose cousin was Dong Lin. Like Jiang Lei, he was a right-hand figure.  However, in comparison, Li Cheng may be a little younger, and he is not as comprehensive as Jiang Leiting and can stand alone.  Now, Jiang Leiting has gone to the northwest, while Li Cheng stays with the Iron Mask Master.  He was the one who presided over today's attack on Lu Heqing, but in his own opinion, things didn't seem so perfect.  "It's good that you can see your own shortcomings!" The Iron-faced Sect Master praised, and continued: "Don't worry about this, just leave some clues. Just let them know. It's not an accident. It's deliberate.  This is a wake-up call for Wang Yu, Lu Huiqing, and even Wang Anshi! We want them to know that this is the outcome if their intentions are not good for the young master!¡± ¡°Will that be the case¡­¡± The Iron-faced Sect leader shook his head and said: ¡°Besides,  "Is it still clean?" "No, it was raining and foggy, so no one noticed us."  "Having said that, you still have to be careful, and Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu still have to keep an eye on them to prevent them from jumping over the wall in a hurry!" The Iron-faced Sect Master muttered: "Heavy rain creates fog" The Iron-faced Sect Master murmured to himself  After saying a few words, he asked: "Has the fueling of the flames begun?" "It has begun!" "Add in the heavy rain, and there must be grievances when there are visions in the sky!" "Yes!" After Li Cheng left, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect stood silently.  On the ground, staring at the heavy rain that has gradually stopped outside the window, I don¡¯t know what I am thinking.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lu Heqing¡¯s body has been transported back to the Lu family, and many servants were in a hurry.  Start purchasing various items and prepare to build a mourning hall.  It happened too suddenly.  Who would have thought that Saburo, who was in the prime of life, would die suddenly?  It was impossible for any family to prepare funeral supplies in advance, and the weather was not good, so the Lu family was in chaos.  Perhaps Lu Huiqing was overly sad and fainted several times, so she was temporarily sent to her room to rest.  After lying down for only a moment, Lu Huiqing woke up. Seeing that Wang Yu was the only one in the room, she asked in a deep voice: "How is the situation? Did you find anything?" In addition to real sadness, Lu Huiqing also had performances.  The ingredients, the deep brotherhood, the respect between brothers and sisters, it is also a good story to spread.  Wang Yu nodded and said, "Maybe it wasn't an accident. There were wounds on the horse pulling the cart. Although it may have been injured somewhere after falling into the river, it could also be someone who did it deliberately!" "Really?" Lu Huiqing's voice was cold.  It's so cold that it feels to the bone. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Wang Yu coughed twice and continued: "Even if it rains heavily, the Bian Bridge is still relatively stable. With the coachman and domestic slaves escorting him, how could he accidentally fall into the river? Brother Jifu, think about it!"  Perhaps from the very beginning, Lu Huiqing concluded that there was something fishy about this matter and it was not just a simple accident.  "Who is it?" After Lu Huiqing asked, he was suddenly startled. He looked at Wang Yu almost in disbelief and said hesitantly: "Is it him?" The person Lu Huiqing mentioned was naturally Lin Zhao. If he could kill someone, it was inevitable.  There is deep hatred.  Although the Lu Huiqing brothers also offended many people on weekdays, these were mainly due to differences in political opinions. Some of the disputes between the old and new parties about the reform were more like differences in work in later generations.  Such a situation would never lead to a fatal disaster. Although the Song Dynasty court had a huge quarrel over Xining's reform, there was no way they could take revenge on each other privately.  Moreover, some ordinary festivals do not lead to murder at all. In such cases, there is probably deep hatred.  No need to think about it, you are the only one in the Lu familyThe sworn enemy, life and death, was Lin Zhao.  Suspicion of Lin Zhao was definitely not groundless. After all, they had planned a lot. The murder of Lin Zhao was just last night.  The two events happened so close to each other and are closely related to each other. It is reasonable to think of Lin Zhao.  Before Wang Yu could answer, Lu Huiqing just saw his expression and asked, "He's not dead?" "Yes!" Wang Yu nodded and said, "There was indeed someone who committed suicide out of fear of crime. It should have been him, but unfortunately he didn't.  We exchanged cells with someone, and the person who did it was careless and didn¡¯t pay attention. It was just an ordinary death row prisoner who died, and he was safe and sound!¡±  The words "safe and sound" pierced deeply into his heart like the tip of a needle. An extremely complicated look flashed in Lu Huiqing's eyes, and he didn't know what he was thinking!  Wang Yu continued: "After the incident, a petty official in Taiwan Prison disappeared, and the entire Bianjing City disappearedand thenthen, something happened to Sanlang!" "Is it really him?" Lu Huiqing couldn't believe it.  , after a while he smiled bitterly and said: "He is still in prison. He can't do anything, but we have been completely defeated" "He is in prison, but it doesn't mean that he can't do anything. His behavior is limited, but he can command  Others" "He" Lu Huiqing also suddenly realized that he had underestimated Lin Zhao so much.  At the same time, I was also surprised by his strength and courage!  "Does he have such great energy? Could it be that we underestimated him?" Lu Huiqing muttered a few words to himself, then asked: "What does it mean to attack the third brother directly?" Wang Yu couldn't help but move.  A very clear fact lies before our eyes.  Since the other party has directly taken action to kill Lu Heqing.  It means that the roles he and Lu Huiqing played in this matter have been discovered.  Even though he did it himself, he still feels a little frustrated once someone sees through it. Once it is made public, the consequences will be unimaginable. How can Wang Yu not worry?  Lu Huiqing said coldly: "Is this a warning to us? Or a declaration of war on us?" "No matter what, they have already taken action!" Wang Yu sighed helplessly.  I thought they were the directors of this play, and everything was developing according to their vision, but in the end Lu Huiqing also whispered: "It turns out that we have never taken the initiative" Because of their arrogance and carelessness, they committed the crime  made a serious mistake.  Although I realized it at this time, it was a little too late.  His younger brother is dead, and he is responsible to a certain extent. At this moment, Lu Huiqing inevitably feels self-blame and regret.  "What should I do?" Wang Yu asked in a low voice.  "Humph, what else can we do?" Lu Huiqing said: "They have already declared war, can we retreat?" At the same time, he sneered in his heart and secretly scolded Wang Yu for hypocrisy!  The matter has come to this, and it is Wang Yu who has no choice but to retreat!  Wang Yu knew this very well. The death of Lu Heqing also heralded a complete break with Lin Zhao.  The other party dared to kill Lu Heqing.  Don't you dare to touch them?  Maybe he was worried about his father's identity for a while, but it's hard to say what the situation will be like over time!  There is always such a threat.  It¡¯s not the taste after all! ????????????????????????? If the other party is going to do something cruel, it may also affect himself and his father, Wang Yu feels that he must take some measures, at least to protect himself.  Wang Yu asked: "What should we do about this matter? Kaifeng Mansion has already intervened, do we want to pursue it further?" "Kaifeng Mansion, what can they find out? If we continue to investigate, there will be some good people who will contact Sanlang and Lin Zhao. You and I  It will also set you on fire!" Although Lu Huiqing was in sorrow, it did not affect his shrewdness at all.  "That's fine!" Maybe Wang Yu thought so too, but there were some things he couldn't say, so he had to wait for Lu Huiqing to speak first.  Although they have a very close cooperative relationship, they are also intrigues and taking advantage of each other.  Maybe this is just a small thing, but there is a way to know the difference from the small, and to see the big from the small.  "However, Sanlang can't die like this in vain. Together with Erlang's great hatred, one day he will definitely pay with his blood!" Since the confrontation with Lin Zhao, the Lu family has suffered heavy losses. After Lu and Qing died, the relationship between them  The hatred is completely irresolvable.  "He escaped by chance last night, but there may not be any good luck in the future!" Wang Yu seemed to have made up his mind.  Lu Huiqing nodded and said: "If something happens to Sanlang, it won't be easy for me to come forward. Everything depends on Yuanze!" They are all smart people. Lu Huiqing knows very well that the death of his younger brother will definitely attract attention. If he doesn't avoid it in time, I'm afraid  There will be many implications.  At the same time, is it not to avoid risks?  Wang Yu was also helpless. After all, there was a funeral in the Lu family, so he still needed to spend more time on some things.?.  However, before leaving, Lu Huiqing said: "Lin Zhaoshang is in prison, but there are people working for him, which shows that he has many gang members" A very suggestive sentence, no need to say more, Wang Yu must understand,  I also know what to do ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What happened in Taiwan Prison came in not long after  After arriving at the palace, Emperor Zhao Xu was silent for a long time after hearing this.  It is not surprising that a death row prisoner died, but this death row prisoner happened to be locked up with Lin Zhao, so this incident was a bit unusual.  It has been more than a month since the incident first occurred, and Zhao Xu¡¯s mood has also changed from anger at the beginning, to doubt later, and now to embarrassment.  There are still doubts about whether Lin Zhao has betrayed or not. He is very concerned about this issue. The young emperor has a strong self-esteem.  Lin Zhao encountered such a risk in Taiwan prison. Who was it and for what purpose did he want to kill him?  How did Lin Zhao stay safe and sound?  Immediately, he heard the news that Lu Heqing's carriage crashed into the Bianhe River.  "Things may seem unrelated, but Zhao Xu can see the connection at a glance. He has heard about the grievances between brothers Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao was in such a thrilling scene in Taiwan Prison. Lu Heqing was the censor.  He is from Yushitai.  Lin Zhao is safe and sound.  When he returned, he encountered an accident.  Is it really an accident?  Or is there any connection between this?  Zhao Xu discovered.  People on both sides kept making small moves behind his back, and he knew nothing about it. This was the emperor's biggest helplessness.  If it was just an accident, then it would be okay. If it really happened Zhao Xu snorted coldly. He seemed to have underestimated Lin Zhao. There seemed to be someone behind him to help!  "Come here, has Kaifeng Mansion reached a conclusion? How did Lu Heqing die?" A seduction officer from the Imperial City Department had already been waiting in front of the emperor.  He replied: "The news from Kaifeng Mansion is an accident!" When he discovered the problem, Wang Yu said hello, and Lu Huiqing insisted that it was an accident.  The family members of the family have determined that it was an accident. What else can the Kaifeng Mansion say? Why bother themselves?  "But" But the Imperial City Division is all-pervasive, and some things cannot be hidden from them.  "How?" "It is said that there are artificial scars on the horses pulling the cart. It may be some deliberate" "Huh!" Zhao Xu responded and asked: "Is there anything else?" "Recently, Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing  It's very close" Some words can be said at a click, and Zhao Xu fell silent after hearing them.     for a long time.  The arresting officer of the Imperial City Department tentatively said: "Your Majesty, Su An is already waiting outside. Do you want to announce it?" "Announcement!" Zhao Xu turned around and returned to the throne.  Not a moment later, Su An came in with a bow and bowed before the emperor.  He is a captain of the Forbidden Army, but he is also a member of the Imperial City Division.  Zhao Xu asked him to follow Lin Zhao. In addition to assisting and protecting, it actually also meant surveillance.  Su An felt a little embarrassed and guilty about this.  Lin Zhao treated him very well and did not show any contempt for him because he was a martial artist, making him feel an unprecedented level of respect.  However, it is hard to disobey your orders, so he has always been Zhao Xu's eyes and ears beside Lin Zhao.  However, Su An is also a grateful person, and sometimes he selectively helps Lin Zhao. For example, when he was in Hangzhou, he would hide some news that was unfavorable to Lin Zhao.  " Returning from the northwest this time, if Zhao Xu wants to know about Qingzhou, he must ask Su An.  "Su An, I ask you, what did Lin Zhao do in Qingzhou?" "Your Majesty, Lin Shaoqing Lin Zhao went to Qingzhou alone to investigate, and the general was not with him during that time, so he was not with him.  I don¡¯t know about the situation in Qingzhou!¡± ¡°What about in Tubo?¡± ¡°Did he collude with anyone along the way?¡± ¡°Uh¡± Su An hesitated and said, ¡°I met someone on the way who claimed to be a drug dealer in Chang¡¯an.  , named Xin Wenzhe, Lin Zhao helped him a lot, and the two had close contacts. During their time in Gyeongju, Xin Wenzhe once pretended to be Lin Zhao to confuse others" There are certain things that must be said about the responsibility.  What's more, there are hundreds of people in the mission, and he is the only one from the Imperial City Department?  Su An didn't dare to take risks.  "Xin Wenzhe?" Zhao Xu was very interested and asked in a deep voice: "Why did Lin Zhao help him?" "Your Majesty, I was also confused at first, but later I later learned that Xin Wenzhe was a woman, and the relationship with Lin Zhao  Love for children" "Really? He was really cool on the way!" "I heard that you took care of Lin Zhaoduo on the way back?"; When Zhao Xu asked this question, Su An immediately started sweating profusely and replied: "Your Majesty had a decree before leaving, asking the general to protect Lin Zhao, and the general acted according to the order. Even if Lin Zhao may be guilty, he still has to be punished by the court.  The trial can only be handled by His Majesty's decree, so the general will still protect his safety!" "Then do you think Lin Zhao is innocent or not?" Zhao Xu asked intentionally or unintentionally.  Su An hesitated for a moment, remembering Lin Zhao's kindness in the past, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I think it is strange for Lin Zhao to collude with Xixia. During the time of Hehuang and Tubo, Lin Zhao and Xixia Liang Yi fought to the death. It is impossible for them  "Cooperating" "Really? How to explain Liang Yi's emotional letter?" Zhao Xu snorted: "Get out!" Su An only wanted to plead for Lin Zhao, but forgot.  The emperor's thoughts were extraordinary.  He was placed next to Lin Zhao by Zhao Xu. Zhao Xu hoped that he would only need objective records and that members of the Imperial City Division could only be loyal to the emperor.  Su An openly spoke for Lin Zhao, which made Zhao Xu very unhappy!  Lin Zhao was able to "bribe" even the emperor's confidants, and an inexplicable fear and disgust arose spontaneously.  ¡° Immediately afterwards, memorials continued to be sent, some impeaching Lin Zhao and demanding trial and disposal as soon as possible.  However, there are also many references to the suicide of a death row prisoner in Taiwan. The real purpose, overtly or covertly, is pointed at Lin Zhao. The implication is that someone wants to murder Lin Zhao.  Then there are those who say that sudden heavy rains in winter are due to grievances, and the implication is clear.  There seemed to be several undercurrents surging around Lin Zhao, which made Zhao Xu feel deeply uneasy and a little embarrassed at the same time.  ?According to Su An, Lin Zhao seems to have been unjustly accused.  But there are many signs that Lin Zhao does not seem to be that simple and innocent, and there are many people behind or around him.  Of course, why not those who demand severe punishment for Lin Zhao?  It was a taboo for the emperor to form cliques for personal gain. In addition, Zhao Xu was already suspicious, so his favorable impression of Lin Zhao continued to decline.  Sometimes in a case, what is important is not necessarily the truth, but political interests.  Before fully understanding the truth, Zhao Xu had already begun to feel biased.  At the same time, various weights are still being added to the tilted balance.  For example, the Queen Mother Gao Taotao and her younger brother Zhao Hao disliked Lin Zhao very much, which invisibly put pressure on Zhao Xu.  This made Zhao Xu's impression of Lin Zhao extremely low. Even if he still had some sympathy, he had no choice but to do so.  At this time, Yushi Zhang Biguang wrote a letter to impeach Lin Zhao and directly named Lin Zhao's cronies. The example he cited was the mysterious man rescued at the Weishui ferry.  Zhao Xu knew better that Lu Heqing's death might be related to this Zhang Biguang was Wang Anshi's man!  The most terrible thing is that Wang Anshi later publicly supported Li Fugui again!  Zhao Xu is completely on the verge of riding a tiger now. Wang Anshi is forcing him!  This behavior of the courtiers made Zhao Xu very angry, but there were many things that the emperor was helpless about!  At the moment, Wang Anshi is inseparable, and Zhao Xu has been coerced to a certain extent. Although he is very angry, the matter has come to this, and he can only take advantage of the situation! ? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUT THE RESULT OF THE CHOICE BETWEEN Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi, do you still need to ask?  Zhao Xu had no choice but to issue an order: "Lin Zhao's treason case will be tried jointly by the Yushitai and the Ministry of Justice!" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster novels!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 321: Desire to inflict a crime

    The emperor's thoughts are very speculative, especially for a young and suspicious emperor like Zhao Xu.  The original intention of the Iron Mask leader was to use the fact of the Taiwan Prison assassination and the heavy rain to create an illusion that Lin Zhao was unjust, so as to gain support from public opinion.  But the facts proved that he seemed to be wrong. Zhao Xu did not listen to these at all. Instead, he felt that the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were forcing him, and at the same time, the power behind Lin Zhao was exposed.  ¡°Perhaps the original intention of the Iron-faced Sect Leader was to intimidate Lu Huiqing, Wang Yu and others, but Zhao Xu¡¯s sense of smell was actually too sensitive and he was even more suspicious.  Therefore, it was somewhat counterproductive. Instead, he became suspicious and dissatisfied with Lin Zhao, and the balance in his heart gradually tilted a little.  And the reaction from Wang Anshi was stronger than expected. The Iron Mask leader did not expect that Wang Anshi would come out to support Li Fugui again at such a sensitive time.  No one knows that this was actually Wang Yu¡¯s idea!  After several attempts to assassinate Lin Zhao failed, Wang Yu became a little panicked. Especially the death of Lu Heqing fully proved that the other party was aware of what he and Lu Huiqing were doing.  People on Lin Zhao's side already know, but the emperor doesn't know?  What can happen now?  Once Lin Zhao turns over, it will have a huge negative impact on their father and son. Rather than doing this, it is better to go his own way and stick to it.  Lin Zhao¡¯s case must be a death case!  In addition to collecting evidence, it is also about trying to win over Emperor Zhao Xu¡¯s attitude.  Wang Yu knew that the emperor actually favored his father. Zhao Xu could not live without his father. If he had to make a choice, he would definitely support his father and son.  Now.  The emperor seemed to be wavering.  Then he must be given a "reassurance pill."  So Wang Yu began to encourage his father Wang Anshi.  To be honest, Wang Anshi was a little unjust. He has a stubborn temper, but he is not evil-minded.  Throughout the Xining Reform Movement, Wang Anshi's relationship with many people was very tense, but it was also a dispute between gentlemen with different political views, and there were few villainous actions that harmed others behind the scenes.  Wang Anshi was kept in the dark about many things, and his main daily concern was the implementation of reform measures.  As for Lin Zhao's case, he didn't care too much.  The biggest characteristic of Ao Xianggong is stubbornness. Once you decide that someone or something is right or wrong, it is difficult to change it.  His friendship with Li Fugui started in his early years. Perhaps at that time, Li Fugui was still a gentleman, an official who was loyal to the emperor and served the country, and the friendship between them was relatively sincere.  This is how Wang Anshi determined that Li Fugui was a good person. He seemed to completely ignore that people will change as time goes by.  Li Fugui's mentality and character are also changing.  Especially after he became the prime minister as a good friend, and his stubborn trust.  To some extent, it fueled Li Fugui's ambition and courage.  ¡°Just think about it, if he didn¡¯t have a friend who was the prime minister with all the power in the world, would Li Fugui dare to do whatever he wanted in the northwest?  Are the officials in the northwest states and counties afraid of Li Fugui because of this?  Even if Wang Anshi had no intention of conniving with Li Fugui, in fact it had already caused such a result.  Just as you don't kill Boren, but Boren dies because of you, it's the same reason.  Wang Anshi¡¯s thinking may be relatively simple. The reason why he supports Li Fugui is mainly because of his trust in Li Fugui¡¯s character.  Wang Yu's starting point was more utilitarian, and he was interested in Li Fugui's role and support in the army.  No matter what, the purpose of father and son is still the same after all.  Of course, many of Wang Yu's later frustrations may have originated from Wang Anshi's first impulse. He should not have been so reckless and directly supported Li Fugui, which made all subsequent actions very passive.  But things have already happened, and there is only one way to go. Fortunately, I have the advantage.  Since his father has already supported Li Fugui once, why not support him again?  So Wang Anshi encouraged Wang Anshi, especially Lin Zhao, to form a party for personal gain, and how disgraceful he was in this matter, and so on, adding fuel to the fire and instigating his father.  Not to mention, Wang Anshi really believed it. Could what his son said be wrong?  Wang Anshi¡¯s biggest shortcoming is his stubbornness. In addition, there is another point, which is to protect his shortcomings!  He loved and protected Wang Yu in every possible way. Even if Wang Yu made a mistake, he would not hesitate to protect him.  Perhaps in his impression, his son is perfect and flawless, and he stubbornly insists on this fact.  It is precisely because of this that he was deceived and exploited by Li Fugui and his son.  Wang Yu did take advantage of Wang Anshi to a certain extent, but in his own opinion, it was all a white lie.  Can anything be accomplished just by relying on father's so-called gentlemanly demeanor?  Especially when conservative opposition is so fierce.  If you want to achieve great things, both the actions of a gentleman and the tricks of a villain are indispensable!  Since his father is a gentleman, Lu Hui?This villain's strength is limited, so he has to do whatever he can.  Perhaps it was precisely because of this mentality that Wang Yu went further and further and became more and more daring.  For example, this time, he felt that everything he did was actually helping his father make up for his mistake of rashly supporting Li Fugui.  Wang Anshi¡¯s petition was indeed very important, forcing Emperor Zhao Xu to protect his confidant Wang Xianggong. When Wang Anshi learned of the result, he was a little complacent.  But after all, he is still too young, and he is a little arrogant when his eyes are too high. He does not understand the concept of coercing the emperor?  Zhao Xu has no choice but to stand with them now, but what about the future?  ¡°As everyone knows, Zhao Xu was already extremely dissatisfied! ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out???? One case of Lin Zhao was enough to explain many problems, and it also made him understand the truth, that is, ministers can only be used. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  In the end, no one can be trusted, not only Lin Zhao but also Wang Anshi!  Unintentionally, Zhao Xu¡¯s mentality was already changing.  Not only the relationship between monarch and ministers, but also Xining's reform also had some other ideas.  Perhaps at the beginning, he hoped to enrich the country and strengthen the army through this reform and become a promising leader.  But at this moment, other than that.  Zhao Xu had another thought.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????:  Which one doesn¡¯t hold the most power?  The prerequisite for being successful is to first be a truly powerful emperor.  But what was the situation in the Song Dynasty?  Taizu Taizong centralized power through decentralization.  In the process of strengthening the monarch's authority.  Invisibly, the power of the prime minister and scholar-bureaucrats was also increased, and the monarch's power was restricted to a certain extent.  For example, the two bachelors of Jixian Palace and Zhaowen Palace, as the prime minister and deputy prime minister of the Song Dynasty, had great power.  There are also Hanlin bachelors who are responsible for making imperial edicts and have the power to refute. They can reject the emperor's imperial edict at certain times.  In addition, the Song Dynasty¡¯s tradition of emphasizing literature over military affairs, not being punished for words, and not killing scholar-bureaucrats, invisibly condoned the civil servant group.  This situation was taken to the extreme in the Renzong Dynasty.  So much so that the current situation has formed.  Zhao Xu deeply felt that as an emperor, he did not have all the power at all. Many times, many things depended on the faces of ministers, which made many things very restrictive.  As time went by, Zhao Xu became very unhappy, especially after being taken advantage of many times. This depression and dissatisfaction gradually broke out.  Lin Zhao, Wang Yu, Lu Huiqing, Wang Anshi no one would have thought that some of their unintentional actions would cause such a big change in Zhao Xu's imperial mind.  From this moment on, Zhao Xu changed.  The purpose of Xining's reform was no longer so pure. The Song Dynasty was already planning another institutional reform.  Who would have thought.  Did Song Shenzong Yuanfeng's idea of ??restructuring start today?  How complicated is Emperor Zhao Xu's true purpose?  Zhao Xu¡¯s mentality has changed. From now on, he has become more ruthless, and at the same time he needs to become tougher and more ruthless!  The performance was precisely his attitude towards Lin Zhao's case. He could only tolerate Wang Anshi's "coercion" for the time being, so Lin Zhao naturally became his first knife to sacrifice the flag. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao¡¯s case of collaborating with the enemy and treason is progressing very quickly. Throughout the ages, case trials have followed procedures.  With the emperor's intervention and many people adding fuel to the flames, the case was soon brought to trial.  Among the three law divisions, Dali Temple did not participate in order to avoid suspicion formally, and the case was jointly tried by the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment.  Since people were imprisoned in Taiwan Prison, the interrogation hall was placed at the Yushitai.  ¡°Perhaps because the case was too big and attracted too much attention, neither the Censor Zhongcheng nor the Minister of Punishment came forward. The presiding officers were only an ordinary Yushi Li Han and the Minister of Punishment Wang Dongjian.  "Both of them know exactly how this case will be tried and sentenced.  How did the officials in the DPRK react?  How is the public opinion in Bianjing city?  They all know something about it.  The balance in their hearts had begun to tilt. In addition, the news coming out of the palace, the thoughts of the officials, and the views of Wang Xianggong, this kind of crucial information, made them understand that it was self-evident how to decide this case.  It was under such circumstances that Lin Zhao was taken to court!  He thought he finally had a chance to argue, but he didn't know that various external forces were making his argument lose its strength and meaning This speedy trial also prevented some important evidence from being received in time. Lin Zhao was in a very difficult situation.  not good.  Lin Zhao himself didn't know about this, and others could only be anxious.  "Lin Zhao, what can you say about your collusion with Xixia and treason?" Wang Dongjian asked so directly in the first sentence.  &nbsp; Lin Zhao smiled coldly: "You are kidding me about colluding with Xixia!" "Who is joking with you in the Yushitai court? There is a letter written by Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi here. What else do you have to say?  "Li Han roared with great momentum.  Lin Zhao had a vague feeling that the rhythm today seemed wrong?  "Liang Yi's letter? Have you heard of counterintuitive tactics? I was incompatible with him in Hehuang. Hundreds of Forbidden Army officers saw it with their own eyes. I colluded with him? It's a joke! Just pick any Forbidden Army officer who is on an envoy.  If you ask, it will be clear!" "Really?" Wang Dongjian snorted and said, "Okay, then let's ask some Forbidden Army officers!" Then several Forbidden Army officers who were accompanying the envoy were taken away.  When he came up, his identity was that of a witness.  Li Han asked: "Lin Zhao, do you recognize them?" These people always follow them, so Lin Zhao naturally recognizes them.  "Do you all know the prisoner in front of you?" Wang Dongjian pretended to ask the Forbidden Army officers.  "We know, we went to Hehuang and Tubo with him, who was still an envoy at the time!" Several Forbidden Army officers replied in unison.  "That's good!" Wang Dongjian nodded and asked: "Let me ask you, what did Lin Zhao do when he was sent to Hehuang and Tubo? Did he have any contact with Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi?" "Lin Zhao was in Qingtang.  When we were in the city, on the surface, we were fighting to the death with Liang Yi. But in fact" "How is it actually?" Li Han was very interested.  Ask immediately.  A Forbidden Army officer said: "Actually, they have contacts in private and communicate secretly The Concierge Courtyard is only separated by a wall. Twice, I saw Lin Zhao secretly going to Xixia" "What?" Lin Zhao was stunned.  His anger rose and he asked sternly: "What did you say? What nonsense are you talking about? Have I ever seen Liang Yimi? Which eye did you see it with?" "We all saw it!" Several Forbidden Army officers answered almost in unison.  .  Lin Zhao was suddenly confused. Why did the Forbidden Army officers lie about something that had never happened before?  Could it be that someone bribed them!  No, these forbidden troops all come from the Palace Front Division, and are almost the emperor's personal soldiers.  How can ordinary people buy it?  But why do they lie and slander themselves?  For a moment, Lin Zhao was a little confused, almost completely at a loss!  Wang Dongjian looked at Lin Zhao, who was stunned, and sneered: "The witnesses and material evidence are all there, and the facts are all there. What else do you have to quibble with?" "Why are you lying?" Lin Zhao asked coldly, and then asked:  "Where's Su An? Ask him?" "Aren't the words of several soldiers enough? You keep asking for Su An. Could it be that this Su An is your accomplice?" Li Han said unceremoniously: "Su An  Kishi has been temporarily dismissed. It seems that it is necessary to let the front office investigate. Don't let collaborators and traitors be mixed into the imperial army!" "What?  Su An was dismissed?  He knew who Su An was, and the only person who could dismiss Su An seemed to be Lin Zhao's heart suddenly became cold.  A terrible feeling came to my mind. If this was the case, then Su An was dismissed from his post, the officers of the Forbidden Army perjured themselves in unison, and the unfair attitude of the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment. Everything was connected together, making Lin Zhao realize  A terrible fact.  Even Prime Minister Wang Anshi cannot instigate so many people at the same time. There is only one person who can do it, and there is no doubt that it is the Emperor Zhao Xu "Does the emperor want to put me to death?"  Lin Zhao smiled coldly in his heart, and a helpless sadness and fear filled his heart.  The belief that supports Lin Zhao to this day is to prove his innocence. Because of Wang Anshi's involvement, the only thing Lin Zhao counted on was Emperor Zhao Xu.  Before this, Lin Zhao had always believed that Zhao Xu could handle a bowl of water evenly.  The last time he spoke out against Qingmiao Law, Wang Anshi was very angry. In the end, Zhao Xu still valued him, which gave Lin Zhao an illusion.  It was like that before. For such a big matter in Gyeongju this time, the officials will definitely uphold justice.  But then I realized that I was wrong, everything was wrong!  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know what was happening in the outside world, and he couldn¡¯t guess Zhao Xu¡¯s thoughts At this moment, there was too much sadness and disappointment in his heart, and he felt the same way about Wang Anshi and Zhao Xu.  I used to sincerely want to help them and do things for them, but in the end who appreciated it?  Which one is not crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, unloading the mill and killing the donkey?  Disappointment, anger, and even hatred rushed into his heart. The feeling of betrayal made Lin Zhao very uncomfortable.  All talk about being loyal to the emperor and serving the country and giving sincerely is bullshit.  At this moment, all the values ????since rebirth were in vain, ruthlessly crushed and shattered!  Lin ZhaoStanding there with a sense of loss, the crime may no longer matter, this kind of psychological blow is the most cruel and cruel.  Wang Dongjian looked at the somewhat lost Lin Zhao and sneered: "Acquiescence, right?" "Acquiescence?" Lin Zhao also smiled coldly: "If you want to add guilt, why bother?" "The facts are all there, and you still want to quibble.  ?" Li Han said: "Also, what is your purpose in purchasing war horses from Hehuang Tubo? Are you colluding with the Zhong family? Ali Gu has confessed to Tubo Zanpu that you blackmailed him into providing war horses" Betrayal again.  A betrayal!  Although he and Ali Gu were using each other, they never expected that this guy would also burn bridges and stab him in the back.  No matter what, no matter what!  Let the betrayal be enough once!  "I bought the war horse and it has nothing to do with the family!" Anyway, this is a fact and cannot be denied, so I simply admit it generously.  But one person does the work and the other takes responsibility, and Lin Zhao doesn't want to implicate the family for no reason.  "It has nothing to do with the Zhong family, so who does it have to do with?" "You want to deny it, right? What are you doing in secret collusion with the Zhong family?" "I bought the war horse, I just want to sell it for some money, and share it with others  It has nothing to do with it! "The matter has come to this, and it will not affect the family, nor will it affect the family.  Now that the emperor has murderous intentions towards him, what will happen even if he tells the truth?  It's just an increase in involvement It will also shake the northwest border defense Thinking of this, Lin Zhao couldn't help cursing secretly, it has come to this point, and he still misses the damn border defense!  Zhao Xu doesn't feel bad about the Zhao family, so why should he worry about it?  In this way, you can help Zhe Wenxin and give her the last gift to Zhe Qi!  "So, you are pleading guilty?" Li Han and Wang Dongjian both looked at Lin Zhao with evil smiles on their faces.  "What crime are you pleading guilty to?" Lin Zhao sneered: "I bought the war horse, I admit it! But colluding with Xixia is pure nonsense!" "Then you refuse to plead guilty? Don't force us to use torture instruments, what can I say about you?  We are considered scholars, so we don¡¯t want to be too rude!¡± Lin Zhao stood proudly and said loudly: ¡°I didn¡¯t do it, why should I admit it? Not only that, I also want to avenge the injustice of the more than a thousand soldiers who died in Dashun City.  , to accuse Li Fugui of murdering Paoze and concocting an unjust case!" "Lin Zhao, you are so courageous. You refuse to plead guilty and slander Minister Zhongliang. It is a heinous crime!" Wang Dongjian said coldly: "False accusations are made and the crime is increased!  !¡± (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 322: The Empress Dowager

    Lin Zhao's treason case was tried quickly and sentenced quickly!  After two or three interrogations, the evidence was "conclusive" and Lin Zhao had no way to refute it.  Then the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment gave their verdict opinions - beheaded!  Although the Song Dynasty had a tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats, they still had to treat the matter differently. How could serious crimes such as conspiracy to treason be treated lightly?  What's more, Lin Zhao's Jinshi status was granted by the emperor. Strictly speaking, he was not considered a true scholar-official.  A capital crime!  The Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment were quite ruthless, and Li Han and Wang Dongjian showed no mercy.  There is no other way. Otherwise, how can we explain it to the people of Bianjing who are jealous of evil?  How to explain to the officials and ministers?  The results were quickly reported to Zhongshu. The prime ministers headed by Wang Anshi had no objections, and only the emperor Zhao Xu nodded.  Seeing this proposal, Zhao Xu sighed and agreed.  The Forbidden Army officers testified that he acquiesced, and perhaps colluding with Liang Yimi was not completely conclusive evidence.  But Lin Zhao himself admitted that he had indeed bought the war horse.  What does he want to do by recruiting troops privately?  And what do those people behind him want to do?  The reason why Zhao Xu was determined to kill Lin Zhao was not only to protect Wang Anshi, but also for this reason.  He wanted to train Lin Zhao as a confidant before, and didn't want Lin Zhao to hide anything from him, but in fact?  Lin Zhao kept making small moves secretly, and he didn't know it at all.  Especially the death of Lu Heqing made Zhao Xu even more angry.  Even if there is a conflict between officials, they can fight for power and gain, or even go to court to criticize, is it necessary to use such violent methods?  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t trust him as the emperor, and at the same time he didn¡¯t take him seriously.  In addition, many things happened, and Zhao Xu was very depressed. He happened to only find Lin Zhao as an outlet, so Lin Zhao was very unfortunate.  Zhao Xu was also thinking that maybe Lin Zhao was not so evil, but he was no longer what he wanted, so there was nothing he could do about it.  The suspicious Zhao Xu was at a critical moment of change in his mentality. Perhaps because he was stimulated by a group of ministers, Zhao Xu seemed to be a bit petty at this moment.  ¡°If he is sure of something, he must do it, even if it may be wrong.  If the attitude of the ministers changes, then the chickens must be killed and the monkeys banned, and Lin Zhao's head must be used to establish prestige.  "Isn't killing Lin Zhao just to intimidate Wang Anshi and his son?"  What about sending a signal to the courtiers?  Lin Zhao was indeed unlucky and unfortunately became the victim of Emperor Zhao Xu¡¯s flag sacrifice.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Death penalty!  After hearing the news, Wang Yu happened to go to Lu Mansion to express his condolences to Lu Heqing.  "Brother Jifu, the treacherous and sycophant is the leader, Saburo's spirit in heaven can finally rest in peace!" Lu Huiqing smiled, but it was very bitter.  It was revenge, but the price of revenge was a bit too high. To avenge one brother, but to take the life of another brother was also a heavy loss.  "It's better to die, he deserves to die!" Fortunately, Lin Zhao was sentenced to death, which was somewhat of a comfort to Lu Huiqing!  "Yes!" Wang Yu also breathed a sigh of relief. The emperor had personally given instructions that this matter was a certainty. Lin Zhaowen could not solve the problem in a day or two, so there was no need to worry about long nights and many dreams.  He didn't know that Emperor Zhao Xu's mentality had changed a lot, and he was secretly happy that the officials favored his father and son.  Wang Yu said: "Brother Jifu, please deal with Saburo's funeral affairs as soon as possible. I express my condolences and accept the change! The official family and my father still have many important matters, and we need Brother Jifu's help!" Lu Huiqing was more shrewd and more sensitive. He vaguely felt that Wang  Zhao and even Wang Anshi behaved somewhat disgracefully in this matter, and the emperor might be a little dissatisfied.  But to him, this is not important, as long as he can help his two brothers get revenge.  As for what Wang Yu said about the future, there is only one core to him, and that is power! ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? When the news came back, Mu Sihong fainted on the spot, Meng Ruoying was also trembling, and Gu Yuelun was confused. Only Chai Minyan was in good condition and was relatively calm.  "Sister Minyan, please, you are the only one who can save my cousin now!" Gu Yuelun begged, obviously very anxious.  Originally, asking the Empress Dowager was the last resort, but now it seemed that there was no other way, and it became the last straw.  Chai Minyan was also very anxious. After all, she came from a wealthy family and had more experience, so she acted the calmest.  She knew exactly what to do now.  Once the death penalty is confirmed, only someone more powerful will come forward to rescue Lin Zhao. After a moment of hesitation, Chai Minyan said: "I will go to the palace immediately to see Her Royal Highness the Princess!" By Zhao Fukang?The Empress Dowager came forward. Chai Minyan himself did not know whether the Empress Dowager was willing to intervene in the affairs of the previous dynasty and whether she could keep her word on this matter.  But the matter has come to this, as long as there is hope, we will do our best.  Gu Qi has also rushed to Bianjing. Although he has been near his daughter and Meng Ruoying, he has never met. There are some things that must be hidden from them first.  He originally planned to never set foot in Bianjing again in his life, so he hurriedly came from "Jiangning".  After all, something big happened to my nephew. As the only male elder in the family, it is unreasonable for him not to come forward.  Furthermore, he had already met with Jinghe Jinghe and the Iron-faced Sect Master, and someone was in charge of the rescue, so his fears and worries were much lessened.  Gu Qi originally thought that as long as the Iron-faced Sect Master came forward, the rescue would be almost certain, but he did not expect that it would be like this.  Especially when he heard that Lin Zhao was sentenced to death, he almost panicked.  But I know in my heart that there is someone behind the scenes who is in charge of the overall situation, so I am relatively calm.  Before that, he just waited blindly. Now he couldn't sit still anymore. He had to go to see the Iron Mask Sect Leader.  While the girls were in chaos, Gu Qi quietly went out, and before leaving, she took away the Rising Sun and Auspicious Clouds jade pendant without anyone noticing.  Why is the Iron-faced Sect Leader not in a hurry anymore? Things are developing too fast.  Whether it was Wang Anshi's reaction or Zhao Xu's ruthless decisiveness, they were completely unexpected.  The rescue steps were originally a little slow, but now they were unexpected and even slower.  Jiang Leiting, who was looking for evidence, has not yet returned, and several heavyweights have not yet come forward. The case has been finalized, too soon!  Being under trial and being finalized are completely different things. Unless decisive evidence appears, how can the case be overturned easily?  As a result, wouldn't the Yushitai, the Ministry of Punishment, the Prime Minister and even the Emperor Zhao Xu all be slapped in the face?  Can they easily admit their mistakes?  Things suddenly became very difficult. Li Cheng said anxiously: "Sect Master, if it really doesn't work, we can only force it. If we are not good at writing, then we will just use force!" "Use force?" The Iron-faced Sect Leader sneered, shook his head and said:  "It's easier said than done by using force. How sure are we that we can rescue the young master safely by using force? So what if we are rescued? The young master will be a fugitive who cannot see the light of day for the rest of his life, and his life may be worse than death. And in this way,  What we have been planning for twenty years will be completely in vain" "What should we do?" Li Cheng said: "Sect Master, if you have to, reveal the identity of the young master! Let's see who dares to take action against the son of the ancestor?"  We are naive, and revealing the identity of the young master will only strengthen Zhao Xu's intention to kill the young master. Even if we say it with certainty, we will still be said to be fake, and the young master will definitely die" The iron-faced sect master has already known the stakes of the matter.  Think clearly.  "Are you just going to sit there and wait for death if you don't do anything?" Li Cheng was relatively younger after all, and a little impatient.  The Iron Mask leader shook his head and said: "Things haven't reached that point yet. We still have a trump card in our hands. We used to just be a precaution, but now it's our hope to turn the tide!" At this moment, Gu Qi came and brought  Got the Rising Sun and Auspicious Clouds jade pendant.  The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "Don't worry, I will go all out to rescue the young master at all costs." "Contact Jiang Leiting as soon as possible and ask him to retrieve the evidence as soon as possible!" After giving the order, the Iron-Mask Sect Master went out.  .  The destination is naturally the Cao Mansion, he wants to meet Uncle Cao Guo!  Li Cheng was responsible for delivering the greeting card, while the Iron Mask leader was waiting nervously in the carriage.  The old uncle Cao Yi was still ill. The concierge said nothing and did not help with the communication at all!  Fortunately, at this time, Cao Jian, the grandson of Cao Yi, went out. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but ask: "What happened?" "Young Master, this person insists on seeing the uncle, but the uncle is sick and cannot see the guests!" "You guys!  Want to meet the ancestor?" Cao Jian has become much more mature than he was two years ago, and he is looking at Li Cheng and the carriage at the door curiously.  "Yes, my master has something very important to see your ancestor, so please let me know!" Li Chengli was very considerate and did not dare to neglect anything.  "But our ancestor is temporarily ill and cannot see outsiders!" "There are really very important things, and we must see my uncle as soon as possible!" "This" Cao Jian hesitated for a moment, his grandfather was ill, and as a grandson he didn't want to  It was certain that he had been disturbed, but the other party's words were so conclusive that it seemed that something was urgent.  "May I ask what your master's name is? You can get off the car and meet me!" Cao Jian was a little curious, but also slightly dissatisfied.  After Cao Bin, the famous founding general of the country, the Cao family also had an empress dowager, and his grandfather was even more respected. Which guest who came to visit was not respectful?Dear, it¡¯s rare to find such a generous person!  "My lord and your ancestors are old friends" Li Chenggang was interrupted when he was about to explain.  "Okay!" The Iron-faced Sect Master in the carriage really couldn't wait any longer, and said in a deep voice: "Boy from the Cao family, I have something here, take it to your ancestor. He will definitely meet me and praise you for what you did.  Good job!" As he spoke, a small box was handed out from the car window. Cao Jian was doubtful, but he still took it and opened it.  Unexpectedly, the man in the car said again: "Don't open it yet, just give it to your ancestor. It is related to the fate of your Cao family for a hundred years. If something goes wrong, you will be responsible for your death. You must weigh it yourself!" Cao Jian couldn't help but be startled, it was true.  I was shocked by this magnanimity.  Isn't it too serious?  Although I have never met him, I can hear this man's tone of voice, which is so majestic that no one can believe it.  At this point, some things must be believed to be true, and he did not dare to neglect to go back to his hometown to see Cao Yi.  The iron-faced sect leader in the car closed his eyes slightly and waited silently.  What is handed over to Cao Jian is not only the fate of the Cao family for a century?  It is also the fate of the Song Dynasty and the world.  General Cao Jian came to his grandfather's room with doubts. Cao Yan was lying on the couch with his eyes closed to rest!  "Grandpa, there is a mysterious guest outside the door. He said that he must see you if there is something urgent!" "Meet me? Who is he?" Cao Yan was already sick in a way that ordinary people would never see.  "That man never showed up. He just gave me something to bring to you. He also said that it was related to the fate of our Cao family for a hundred years!" Cao Yi smiled softly and said with interest: "Oh? Really? What is it?  Huh? "This shouldn't be considered a violation, right?  Cao Jian thought to himself, opened the box, stretched out his hand to hang the items in the air, and said: "Grandpa, it is a jade pendant, with a pattern of the rising sun auspicious clouds on it!" "Jade pendant, rising sun auspicious clouds" Cao Yan closed his eyes  His eyes were muttering silently, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, and he opened his eyes suddenly.  "Cao Jian will never forget in his life that his grandfather sat up even though he was dying of illness, staring at the jade pendant with flashing eyes, motionless, with shock written all over his face.  Is that really the case?  At this moment, Cao Jian believed that what the man said was completely true!  Cao Yan looked straight at the jade pendant, and after a moment said: "Immediately invite the guests over, and bring all the servants who saw them at the door to the house for supervision. They are not allowed to go out in the future, and they are not allowed to say a word about today's events!  "Ah?" "Also, you personally lead a few people to guard outside our hospital, and no one is allowed to enter!" Cao Jian was shocked. The matter seemed to be more serious than he thought!  But seeing his grandfather being so strict, he didn't dare to slack off and went out immediately.  After a while, the mysterious guest was invited into Uncle Cao Guo's room.  The black gauze covered his face, and Cao Jian never saw this person's face.  Half an hour later, the mysterious guest said goodbye and left, and Cao Jian was called into the room.  "Grandpa, who are they?" Cao Jian was quite curious at this moment, and seemed to be very mysterious and secretive.  Cao Jian smiled lightly and said: "Those who have achieved great things, don't ask what you shouldn't ask. I will tell you when it's time to tell you." "Yes!" The sudden increase in mystery made Cao Jian even more curious.  But as the legitimate son of the Cao family, he has cultivated it for many years, matured day by day, and knows the importance of things.  Cao Yan added: "Now I have something to entrust you to do I should have gone there in person, but my body can't get out of bed at all, so I can only do it for you" "Grandpa just ordered it, and my grandson will definitely do it."  Done!" "Okay!" Cao Yi nodded lightly and said, "You must be careful and make no mistakes in this matter. As the man said, it may involve much more than that for the fate of my Cao family for a hundred years  If there is a slight mistake, Cao Jian will be in disaster!" "Huh?" Cao Jian exclaimed again!  "Don't make a fuss, be more calm!" Cao Yan was slightly unhappy!  Cao Jian already understood it, and he immediately nodded with a solemn look and said, "Yes, just as my grandfather ordered!" Cao Jian pointed to the box next to the bed and said, "Take him into the palace to see the Empress Dowager, and tell me  No, let the Queen Mother visit me! " "Let the Queen Mother come out of the palace I'm afraid" Cao Jian hesitated. Although the Queen Mother was a member of the Cao family, she was after all the most distinguished old man in the Song Dynasty.  How can I leave the palace so easily?  Although there is a deep love between brother and sister, after all, there is a difference between king and minister!  "Don't worry about so much, just give this to her and she will come!" Jade pendant?  Cao Jian was thinking, what is so special about this jade pendant?  Even the Empress Dowager can be invited to do so?How big this matter was, that made his grandfather so dignified that he actually wanted to work for the Empress Dowager Especially since his grandfather had repeatedly warned him to do this seriously, Cao Jian did not dare to slack off. He suppressed his curiosity and took the order to go out.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Qingshou Palace, the Empress Dowager Cao has been in a pretty good mood recently.  "Daughter" Zhao Fukang's condition has basically recovered, and one of her wishes has been fulfilled, so she can live her old life in peace and contentment.  Today, her daughter-in-law and niece Gao Taotao came to visit her. The empress dowager and the empress dowager, the two most noble women in the Song Dynasty, met, but the things they discussed were very ordinary and homely.  Gao Taotao came today to discuss Zhao Hao's marriage with the Cao family. The second son took a fancy to Chai Minyan and intended to choose him as the princess.  Although the marriage of her children was decided by the parents and the matchmaker, and she could make the final decision on Zhao Hao's marriage, she still had to report it to the Cao family out of respect, especially because of Chai Minyan's special status.  ¡°Furthermore, Mrs. Cao loves Chai Minyan very much, so it would be perfect for her to propose the marriage or to officiate the marriage.  After hearing the purpose of his visit, Mr. Cao smiled and said: "What? Zhongming likes the girl from the Chai family?" "Yes!" Gao Taotao nodded: "It's just that the Chai family is the royal family of the previous dynasty after all, and they are the candidates for the princess This matter  I still have to ask my aunt to make the decision! " "It doesn't matter, it's been a hundred years, why should you care? It's a good thing that the man is talented and the girl is beautiful!" Cao didn't like Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao, but he still liked Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao.  .  "So, you don't object?" Ms. Cao shook her head and said, "I don't object, but what do you mean by the girl from the Chai family? If she is an ordinary woman, it would be a great blessing to be favored by Zhong Ming. But Minyan is different, this  The woman has a special temperament and is Fukang's savior, so I want to ask her first, what do you think?" "That's fine!" Gao Taotao was a little unhappy, is that true?  What do you think of caring about an ordinary woman when you don't love your own grandson?  Are you kidding me?  He thought she was promoting him. Could it be that Chai Minyan still looked down on the prince of Tianhuang?  Mrs. Cao may not be ignorant of Gao Taotao's thoughts. If Chai Minyan is willing, she won't mind doing something good.  But if she doesn't want to, she won't force it.  Gao Taotao is no longer the filial niece she used to be!  It seems that Mrs. Cao is pitiful. Even if she is dissatisfied with Gao Taotao, she can only be slightly embarrassed!  Such a cold reaction made Gao Taotao a little angry. If the second son hadn't insisted on doing this, she would never have come here, anyway!  After a few words of greeting, he said goodbye and left!  As soon as Gao Taotao left, Chai Minyan and Cao Jian entered the Qingshou Palace almost at the same time (To be continued.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 323: Jade, Key

    Zhe Wenxin and Zhong Shidao headed south from Qingjian City and rushed to Bianjing without stopping.  Because of Zhe Kexing¡¯s hesitation and some unexpected things, they arrived a little late.  Along the way, Zhe Wenxin was very anxious, wishing he could fly to Bianjing immediately, so he rode the horse pointer non-stop, making even Zhong Shidao feel ashamed.  I finally arrived outside Bianjing City that day, but unfortunately, it was already evening and I couldn't enter the city for the time being.  Fortunately, she didn't know yet that Lin Zhao would be executed in the future, otherwise she would have gone crazy at this moment.  Zhong Shidao finally figured out that this girl from the Zhe family fell in love with Lin Zhao.  Not to mention, Lin Dongyang really has his wits about him. If this time it can bring about good things between them, it will be a good deal.  They are full of confidence in rescuing Lin Zhao.  As long as the matter of the two thousand war horses is explained clearly, the evidence chain of Li Fugui's frame-up will be self-defeating Their thoughts are very naive and beautiful, and they have no idea that the nature of the matter has already changed.  I was still thinking in my heart, it would be nice if there was some other evidence There is no evidence, Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo are the two best witnesses.  Fleeing all the way from Qingzhou to Bianjing, they successfully avoided Li Fugui's pursuit, but they did not escape the attention of another group of people.  Jiang Leiting accidentally noticed the two of them in the northwest, and learned their identities and experiences through eavesdropping. He couldn't help but be extremely surprised, and immediately used all his strength to protect the two.  Out of consideration for not exposing their identities, they did not intend to use the two of them for their own use.  Just need to protect them safely to Bianjing City, and all the problems will be exposed to the world, and the effect is the same.  It¡¯s a coincidence.  Jiang Leiting, Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo also rushed outside Bianjing this night Fortunately, they had special communication methods.  The news had reached the city.  Presumably it has been handed over to the Iron Mask Master at this moment.  With these two people, the young master will be fine!  Jiang Leiting didn't know that the case had already been decided, and the situation in Bianjing city had suddenly changed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~ Chai Minyan has arrived at the Qingshou Palace, and she has been granted the right to enter and exit the palace.  I wanted to go to the Empress Dowager directly to intercede, but she was still too light, so I had to use a curved approach and go to the eldest princess Zhao Fukang first.  No matter what.  Both she and Lin Zhao had saved Zhao Fukang's life, so she would be somewhat grateful, right?  At least the eldest princess has her say.  Furthermore, he and Zhao Fukang have quite a friendship. If they are moved by affection, the eldest princess might be willing to help. As long as she comes forward, the chance of the empress dowager agreeing will increase. After all, the princess is more important than him.  many.  Chai Minyan hurriedly entered the palace and came to see him in a hurry.  Zhao Fukang can probably guess the reason.  Lin Zhao's matter was really a big deal, so naturally she had heard about it.  What's more, Zhao Hao showed off his power in front of her.  "Princess, please save Lin Zhao!" Chai Minyan got straight to the point and explained his purpose directly.  Now that the matter was over, she had no time or mood to beat around the bush.  Zhao Fukang said: "How could this happen to a good person? Why would he" "He was unjustly accused and was framed by traitors" Chai Minyan said in a deep voice: "This is absolutely true. Minyan will never do it because of his own actions.  "Hiding the princess privately." "This" Zhao Fukang is a woman after all, and she has no control over the affairs of the previous dynasty.  Especially since her emperor's nephew has already nodded, the case seems to have been finalized, which is really a bit tricky.  Of course, she herself was unwilling to believe that Lin Zhao was treasonous.  Chai Minyan continued: "In the country, the emperor should not be deceived. For personal reasons, Lin Lang is really unjust. Please ask the princess to help." Lin Lang?  !  A simple title is enough to impress Zhao Fukang. She is a person of temperament, especially full of yearning for love.  Perhaps because of the tragedy between her and Liang Huaiji, she envied the almost perfect love of others.  Especially for the young couple Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan, it would be a pity if they were separated like this.  On this pair of young people, she placed some of her expectations and feelings.  Minyan¡¯s name is not for nothing, Chai Minyan is very skillful in speaking.  The softest part of the eldest princess's heart was touched. Besides, both Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan had saved her life. Out of consideration of repaying their kindness, they should return the favor.  What's more, when Lin Zhao is mentioned, there is an inexplicable sense of intimacy in his mind, and his subconscious is constantly telling himself to rescue Lin Zhao.  "Okay, but my plea may not have much effect" This is also what Zhao Fukang is most worried about. The emperor's nephew may not betray his reputation.  Chai Minyan said in a deep voice: "My daughter is brave, ifThe Empress Dowager, can you help me with a word" "Empress?  Zhao Fukang hesitated for a moment and said: "Okay, help people to the end and send the Buddha to the west. I will go see the empress and see if I can persuade her" It's already good that the eldest princess is willing to come forward, Chai Minyan  Already very satisfied, he nodded lightly and prayed secretly in his heart. When Zhao Fukang saw the tears flashing in her eyes and the worry and expectation deep in her eyes, he couldn't help but feel so infatuated.  Woman, how can I bear to let her down? It¡¯s just that some things are difficult to handle! Zhao Fukang shook his head gently and said, "You wait here, I will go see the empress.  "    "yes!  " As Zhao Fukang walked along, the familiarity and inexplicable intimacy with Lin Zhao became stronger and stronger in his heart. Where had he seen him before? Zhao Fukang racked his brains, but he just couldn't remember. But she obviously felt that,  We are very close to the answer, maybe we still need a key ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cao  Jian's sudden arrival surprised the Queen Mother "Cao Jian, why are you here?"  "Ms. Cao asked in surprise. It wasn't that she was unhappy when her grandnephew arrived, but it was a little strange. Her grandnephew seldom entered the palace alone. Cao Jian stepped forward and said, "Back to the Empress Dowager, my grandfather asked me to come.  A very important thing.  " "What's the matter?  But your grandfather?  "My brother has been bedridden for a long time, and Mrs. Cao is inevitably a little worried." Cao Jian shook his head and said: "Grandfather's condition there are some important things. I beg the Queen Mother to step aside!"  " Old Mrs. Cao was a little surprised. What happened so mysteriously? But she believed that her grandnephew would not harm her. He took the matter so solemnly. It seemed that there was something important! "Go down first and guard the door. Don't let it go.  Anyone come in!  "In fact, the Qingshou Palace is full of Cao's confidants, so there is no need to worry about leaking secrets. "Yes!  " After all the palace attendants around her left, Mrs. Cao asked: "Tell me, what's the important matter?  " Cao Jian stepped forward and took out a box, handed it over respectfully, and said, "My grandfather is bedridden and cannot enter the palace. He just asked me to give this to the Queen Mother.  Grandfather also said that this thing is very important, as long as you look at it, everything will be understood.  "    "What?  "Cao opened the box with suspicion and curiosity. When he saw the Rising Sun and Xiangyun jade pendant, his eyes suddenly flashed with light and he was a little shocked. He murmured to himself at the corner of his mouth, not knowing what he was talking about Cao Jian's doubts in his heart  It¡¯s even more intense. What¡¯s so special about this jade pendant that makes the Empress Dowager so uneasy? ¡°Have you found the owner of the jade pendant?  "Ms. Cao asked hurriedly. "Master? Cao Jian was a little confused, but one thing is certain. There must be something special about the owner of this jade pendant. Unfortunately, he didn't know it at all. He replied: "A mysterious man came to the door today.  This thing met with my grandfather, and then my grandfather asked me to come to the palace to see you.  " "Did your grandfather explain anything else?  "Ms. Cao figured it out and continued to ask. "No" Cao Jiandao: "My grandfather just said that he could use his critical illness as an excuse to ask the Empress Dowager to condescend to visit him.  " Mrs. Cao's expression changed a little. Did she ask herself to visit? There must be something important that she had to talk about in person! Her younger brother Cao Yan was not a reckless person. He would never ask her like this unless it was absolutely necessary. She was completely  Understand, the matter is really important and there is no room for error. Cao Jian is too young. It is already the limit for him to deliver the jade pendant. I dare not leave other important matters to him easily "Okay, I understand!  "The Empress Dowager said: "Leave the jade pendant to me, and you go back. I will leave the palace and go to the house early tomorrow morning.  " "Thank you, the Queen Mother.  "Cao Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief. Ms. Cao nodded slightly: "Cao Jian, you are growing up and you can share your grandfather's worries. That's great!  Remember, you must be tight-lipped about what happened today and not say a word. It is best to pretend that it never happened.  "    "yes!  "Cao Jian now fully understands that for his grandfather and the Empress Dowager to pay so much attention to it and to warn them so much, it is unimaginable that the matter is so important that he naturally understands the seriousness. "At this moment, there was a noise at the door of the hall, and he heard  The chamberlain said hurriedly: "Princess, you can't go in!  " "Get out of the way. I still can't come here, Queen Mother?"  "Zhao Fukang ignored it at all and rushed directly in. Because the chamberlain had not received any special strict orders, and Zhao Fukang had a distinguished and special status, he did not dare to block her too much, so he allowed her to break in. " Zhao Fukang entered the hall,?Cao Jian was slightly surprised when he was here.  I originally wanted to plead directly, but I had to stop temporarily when the words reached my lips.  Just as he was about to confess, his eyes flickered, and he accidentally saw the Rising Sun and Auspicious Cloud jade pendant in Cao's hand "That jade pendant?" Zhao Fukang murmured to himself, it felt so familiar, it was it was Zhao Fukang  Suddenly I remembered the scene when I was a teenager, and the people at that time!  Lin Zhao, it turns out that the source of that familiarity is In an instant, Zhao Fukang finally found the key and opened the door to her dusty memory, and everything suddenly became clear!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 324: Three Souls Leaving the Body

    If someone else broke in, Mr. Cao might be furious, but "daughter" Zhao Fukang was a different story.  We are a family to begin with, and we are not worried that she will reveal the secret. She has the right to know about this matter.  Even so, he still needs to be warned, because it matters a lot.  "Mother, this Rising Sun and Auspicious Clouds Jade Pendant ishis owner" As the eldest daughter of Song Renzong, Zhao Fukang was already a teenager twenty years ago, so it is not surprising that she has seen the Rising Sun and Auspicious Clouds Jade Pendant.  Mrs. Cao nodded lightly: "Yes, your uncle may have clues But he is bedridden now, and I plan to visit him tomorrow!" "Oh!" Zhao Fukang has recovered now, and his mind is quite shrewd. In an instant,  She has figured out a lot of things, and she already has a rough guess about the owner of the jade pendant.  Is it really such a coincidence?  Is this God's will?  Originally, he wanted to plead for mercy immediately, but after a little thought, Zhao Fukang decided to verify it first!  Firstly, don't be reckless, and secondlyif it is verified, she and the Empress Dowager will rescue Lin Zhao at all costs.  "Empress, let me go with you!" "That's okay!" After all, it is a matter of filial piety, and Zhao Fukang has been bored in the palace for too long.  Ms. Cao looked at Zhao Fukang's expectant eyes and finally did not refuse.  They are biological siblings, and it is absolutely impossible for Fukang to do anything to harm his biological brother As everyone knows, Zhao Fukang already has an idea in his mind, and suggested: "Mother, Minyan is in the palace now. Since my uncle is sick, why don't you bring him with you?"  Minyan, she has good medical skills. She can treat my uncle!" "That's fine!" Ms. Cao thought about it and agreed.  Since it is just a show.  Just do it like that.  Although my brother is not critically ill, it is true that he has been ill for a long time, so it would be okay to let Chai Minyan go for diagnosis and treatment!  "Thank you, empress!" Zhao Fukang was very pleased that he had facilitated many things.  At this moment, she seemed to have found another value of existence.  "It's a very important matter, so keep it secret, you know, right?" Mrs. Cao did not forget to warn her.  Zhao Fukang nodded and said, "My daughter will save you!" Then he went back to find Chai Minyan, and Cao Jian also said goodbye and left the palace at this time.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Don't be anxious. You will stay in the palace for one night first, and then follow me and my empress out tomorrow.  Go to Uncle Cao Guo's house!" Inadvertently, Zhao Fukang's eyes changed slightly when he looked at Chai Minyan, with a special kind of affection.  "This" Chai Minyan's heart was filled with Lin Zhao and she was extremely anxious. How could she wait calmly?  Zhao Fukang clapped his hands gently and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Cao Guo is seriously ill, and I want to visit you. You are the Holy Hand. If you can cure Uncle Cao Guo's illness, won't you get twice the result with half the effort if you plead again?" "That's it!" Chai Minyan  Nod slightly.  Then he thought that Meng Ruoying and Mu Sihong must be waiting for news about him, and said, "Then I will send them a message to reassure them?" "No!" Zhao Fukang knew very well that the matter at this moment was very important and there must be no room for error.  , said: "The matter is of great importance. If the news leaks out, there may be unnecessary trouble!" At this point, it is very clear, and Chai Minyan also knows it.  I had no choice but to stay in the palace worriedly, but I kept tossing and turning all night, unable to fall asleep I finally stayed up until dawn and got up early!  Zhao Fukang saw this and shook his head slightly, then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Uncle Cao Guo is critically ill and the Empress Dowager wants to go back for a visit!  Although the Queen Mother has a distinguished status, visiting a minister is a bit demeaning, and the female family members in the palace rarely go out. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? A sister-brother relationship. Even though he is an emperor, he sometimes goes out of the palace to visit ministers who are critically ill. The Empress Dowager is approaching her sixtieth year, so it is human nature to visit her critically ill brother.  Therefore, no one in the whole court said "no", but instead expressed their approval and condolences to the old uncle.  After learning about this, Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu did not object and actively cooperated.  Zhao Xu didn't care, but Gao Taotao was happy to see the result.  The death of Uncle Cao Guo means the decline of the Cao family. Without the support of her mother's family, the Empress Dowager's status will be even worse than before.  From now on, he will have the final say in the palace, and to a certain extent, it also means that the Renzong era will gradually become history.  Gao Taotao couldn't get what she wanted, so she shouldn't be embarrassed. Besides, Cao Guojiu was also her biological uncle, but she didn't have the heart to visit.  He found an excuse for being unwell, but he ordered people to prepare chariots, horses, ceremonial guards, and guards, and then he allowed Cao to set off.  Mrs. Cao may not have visited her relatives for many years, but her mood was not much better when she returned home.  surfaceHe pretended to be visiting his critically ill brother, but in fact he had other important things on his mind, which made it hard for him to feel at ease!  When Feng arrived at the Cao Mansion, he was greeted grandly, and his nephews and grandchildren were all very respectful.  Although he had other intentions, he had to follow the etiquette to prevent others from having the slightest suspicion.  After that, Queen Mother Cao went to visit Uncle Cao in person. What was special was that Zhao Fukang was the only one accompanying him in the room, while Cao Jian sent someone to guard outside the yard.  "What's wrong with you?" "It's really my brother's fault that Sister Lao came here in person!" In the ward, although Uncle Cao Guo was sick, his condition was far better than expected and he was not critically ill at all.  Ms. Cao waved her hand and said, "It doesn't matter, but what's the emergency?" She knew very well that even if she found the owner of the jade pendant, she wouldn't be so anxious. It's probably something urgent!  Cao Yi said: "Yes, the owner of the jade pendant has found it and has been confirmed by Mrs. Lin and the Iron Mask Master. But now he is in serious danger and needs my sister to rescue him!" "Where is the child? Where is he now? What danger is there?  "Ms. Cao asked in a deep voice.  Before Cao Yi could answer, Zhao Fukang had already asked: "But Lin Zhao and Lin Dongyang are about to be executed?" "Princess knows?" Cao Yi was shocked. This sentence was regarded as an admission that Zhao Fukang's words were true.  Shi also had a look of disbelief on his face.  "I only found out about it yesterday!" Zhao Fukang already knew it well and said, "He saved me at Jinmingchi on Chinese Valentine's Day, so we met each other once. At that time, I felt very familiar, as if I had seen him somewhere, and  There was an inexplicable feeling of closeness. Perhaps because he had been ill for so long and was still young, he couldn't remember it. It wasn't until he saw the Rising Sun Xiangyun Jade Pendant yesterday that he realized that he looked like Concubine Lin.  If the jade pendant belongs to him, he is my biological brother!" Lin Zhao looks like his mother, and is very similar.  But Jinghe was the concubine of Emperor Renzong twenty years ago. She lived in a deep palace and could not be seen by foreign ministers.  Therefore, neither Ouyang Xiu nor Zhao Pian, nor Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, had any doubts about Lin Zhao's face.  Only a few people who met Concubine Lin knew about it, and most of them were the female relatives of the inner palace.  For example, she had met Gao Taotao before, so when she saw Lin Zhao from a distance for the first time, she would be a little surprised and have a feeling of d¨¦j¨¤ vu.  But she didn't delve into it and immediately forgot about it.  Zhao Fukang was already in his teens and had naturally met Concubine Lin, so when he saw Lin Zhao for the first time, he felt familiar.  Chai Minyan often mentioned it, which kept this sense of familiarity alive, making her think about it and finally find the answer.  Zhao Fukang had this idea when he saw the jade pendant yesterday.  But she couldn't be sure, so she came to find out. After hearing Uncle Cao Guo say that the owner of the jade pendant was in danger, she was completely sure.  Mrs. Cao had also heard about Lin Zhao, and said in deep thought: "Is it him?" "Yes!" Cao Yi nodded and said: "Tie Mian came to see me and said so. Besides, the princess has already seen me, so she probably won't  There is a mistake" "My dear, there is no mistake. Lin Zhao's appearance is fifty-six times similar to Concubine Lin. There is no mistake!" Zhao Fukang was very sure. She finally understood that she felt that Lin Zhao had something wrong with her.  There is an inexplicable feeling of intimacy, after all, they are siblings connected by blood!  ??If the jade pendant can be faked, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the similarity in appearance.  Mrs. Cao never expected that the child who had not been heard from for many years would be nearby and still serve as an official in the court.  Emperor Renzong has a biological son alive, and he has been found. This can be said to be a great joy, but "What are the dangers and executions you are talking about?" Ms. Cao had no time to think about anything else.  This one was enough to scare her.  This is Emperor Renzong's only heir and her only "son". There must be no mistakes.  Cao Yi then told the cause and effect of the incident. Mrs. Cao was secretly frightened when she heard this. She did not expect that her son would be in such danger.  "Are those things related to children?" The Cao family is most concerned about this issue now. If Renzong's son collaborates with the enemy and treason, how will they be embarrassed?  "It has nothing to do with the young master, he was framed!" Cao Yi said: "Li Fugui from Qingzhou and Wang Anshi are all involved!" "Where is Zhongzhen? Why did he want to kill Zhaoer? But he knows his identity?"  Mr. Cao was very smart and thought of many things in an instant and asked questions immediately.  "He doesn't know yet. The reason why he wants to punish the young master to death may be to save Wang Anshi's face!" Cao Yi couldn't completely guess Zhao Xu's thoughts, but he just thought so.  "What?" Cao was furious: "For the sake of Wang Anshi's face, you want to kill people?" "Uncle, is there a way to rescue?" What Zhao Fukang is most worried about now is how to save people.  &nbsp; Cao Yi said: "The matter was urgent before, and there was nothing the Iron Man could do, so I asked my sister to come forward to protect me. But I received good news last night, and decisive evidence appeared. I will arrive in Bianjing today. I only need some pressure from my sister."  The verdict can be overturned!" "That's great!" Cao had already decided to protect Renzong's son at all costs.  But at this moment, Cao Jian said outside the window: "Grandpa, the mysterious guest yesterday sent urgent news!" "Bring it in!" Cao Yan took it, opened it and took a look, and he was shocked and shocked  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 325, The Bride of the Execution Ground

    Emperor Zhao Xu suddenly issued an edict to kill Lin Zhao at noon today!  After hearing this news suddenly, would it be strange that Uncle Cao Guo¡¯s soul would leave his body?  Just listen to him muttering to himself: "How could this be? How could" There is a reason why Zhao Xu suddenly changed his mind. This morning, he received several memorials when he went to court.  The last ones came from Sima Guang, the left-behind man in Xijing who had just returned to Bianjing, Ouyang Xiu, the governor of Ruzhou, Su Shi, the general magistrate of Hangzhou, and many other famous figures.  The core is the same, that is, the judgment in Lin Zhao's case was too hasty, and he requested a retrial.  To sum up, he complained about Lin Zhao, blaming Yushitai, the Ministry of Punishment, and Prime Minister Wang Anshi. Some even pointed at him as the emperor overtly and covertly Zhao Xu did not expect that some people united to protect one person, but  It is believed that the case with Ayun is of the same surname.  It was conservative officials who launched an attack on the party. Lin Zhao was just an excuse, which made him very angry The emperor is no longer what he used to be. How can he be easily influenced by his ministers?  This time Zhao Xu was determined to attack them and defend Wang Anshi as always.  Of course, the most important thing is to maintain the majesty of his emperor At this time, Zhao Xu seemed to have a childish temper and a strong rebellious mentality.  You won't let me do this, so fine, I'll let you see, who has the final say?  Zhao Xu, whose power was rising, was very angry. He thought that sentencing Lin Zhao to death would be like killing the chicken and banning the monkey, sending a signal. It seems that there are still many people who don't appreciate it and don't take him seriously?  In this case, we should do it more thoroughly to serve as a warning So, as soon as he left the court, Zhao Xu immediately ordered Lin Zhao to be executed!  The incident was so sudden that the Iron-faced Sect Leader was shocked when he suddenly heard the news.  I had already received a report from Jiang Leiting that the evidence to determine the surname would arrive in Bianjing today, but I didn't expect something like this to happen, and the execution was moved forward a whole day.  Except for cursing Zhao Xu, all their preparations have become insignificant, and they must have emergency plans.  "Perhaps as Li Cheng said, if it doesn't work, they will have to use force, and they are not fully prepared for this.  They had already made a complete plan for the Tribulation Field and even had drills, but the risk was really too great.  Now in this situation, there are not so many worries. It has really reached the point of last resort, and the only option is to rob the law field Of course, before that, there is another trump card, and that is the Empress Dowager Cao.  Now it seems that she is indeed the one who can turn the tide, although Cao's direct intervention may arouse some people's suspicion.  But at this moment, preserving Lin Zhao's life is the most important thing.  So, the leader of the Iron Face Sect immediately notified Cao Yi and asked the Cao family to come forward.  And he went to arrange other things, trying to make things handled thoughtfully and smoothly Cao and Zhao Fukang were shocked when they heard the news. They didn't expect their grandson Zhao Xu to be so cruel and ruthless.  Her grandson wanted to kill her son. This situation made her extremely sad and angry, and she was filled with anger Even though she loved Zhao Xu very much, after all, their relationship was far apart, and Lin Zhao was her "biological son" and adopted son.  How can a grandson compare to a son?  The Empress Dowager was completely disappointed with Zhao Xu and became very angry.  Of course, the first thing she has to do at this moment is to save her son She can do this.  The Empress Dowager personally went to the execution ground, couldn't she still stop the execution?  Ms. Cao, who has a strong desire to protect the calf, is even thinking that if someone wants to touch Lin Zhao today, they will have to step on her body But such a big battle may arouse suspicion and then reveal Lin Zhao's true identity.  identity.  Ms. Cao knew very well how Zhao Xu and her daughter-in-law Gao Taotao would react once their identities were revealed.  They could be so cruel and daring back then, but now that they have the power, they can only imagine Maybe one day, I can protect Lin Zhao, but what if I am no longer here?  What Cao was most afraid of was that his front leg would die, and Lin Zhao would die suddenly on his back leg Cao Yi was so distraught that he couldn't think of a way But Zhao Fukang had an idea and said: "Empress, there is a way   Minyan came with me today. She loves her brother very much. She came to me yesterday and wanted to plead with the empress. If the empress agrees, will it be possible" "Minyan?" Mrs. Cao's heart moved.  , it turns out that she is his daughter-in-law!  She is as beautiful as a flower, smart and gentle, really good.  Cao Yi said: "Princess, this suggestion is good, but some things need to be more careful, try to make it reasonable!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~ After hearing this news, Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing were naturally the most proud. As long as their heads fell to the ground, it would be a certainty.  The imperial edict has been issued, and the execution will be carried out at noon. In their view, it is impossible to do it again.No matter what changes, Lin Zhao is dead.  Of course, they must go to watch the execution. Whether it is to feel proud or to witness the murder of their enemy with their own eyes and comfort their brother's spirit in heaven, it is a worthwhile trip for them.  Although Wang Yu is weak and in poor health, he is definitely a ruthless master. He has no obstacles in his heart for things like execution. At this moment, he and Lu Huiqing are standing in the distance and watching silently, waiting for the show to unfold.  During the Song Dynasty, although there was no Caishikou, there were also specialized execution grounds.  However, today's execution ground is set up in a special way. It is on the street where Nanxunmen is located, which is the central axis of Bianjing City.  Moreover, it was not very far from the palace. There were many people watching the execution, and there were also many officials who were on business or passing by nearby, all of whom had the opportunity to witness the tragic scene.  What Zhao Xu wants is this effect. Only in this way can it kill the chicken and show it to the monkey.  Since you don't take me as the emperor seriously, you have no choice but to prove with blood who is the master of the empire Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing were standing nearby, and they happened to be able to directly look at the execution ground. From a distance, they saw Lin Zhao being executed.  Brought up tied up.  Lin Zhao¡¯s expression, his biggest feeling may be that of suddenness!  The case went from trial to verdict at an extremely fast pace, leaving no chance for one to defend oneself.  Without thinking too much, what can you say with just one mouth?  The emperor no longer trusts you and wants to kill you. Where is the chance of survival?  Being brought to the execution ground, the strongest feelings in Lin Zhao's heart were anger and hatred.  To Li Fugui, to Wang Anshi, and to Emperor Zhao Xu.  They are all ungrateful things. Although some people may have their own difficulties, is it really appropriate to let others be casualties?  Especially when it happened to me, I was furious.  At this moment, I have truly become a victim of politics, but unfortunately I can't change all this.  Lin Zhaohao wanted to say that if God gives me another chance, I will definitely have the power and control my destiny; if I have to add a time limit, I hope it will be for a lifetime.  But do you still have this chance?  We have already arrived at the execution ground, and it won¡¯t be long before someone¡¯s head falls to the ground. The small probability of leaving someone under the knife is generally only seen in movies and TV dramas.  Will you be that lucky?  Lin Zhao shook his head gently. If some people wanted to help, they would have taken action long ago. In such an emergency, it was reasonable to stand by and watch.  He had already heard from people at Yushitai that Sima Guang, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi and others spoke for him.  Lin Zhao was already quite touched by this, but unfortunately there was no chance to repay him.  What¡¯s more, how easy is it to turn things around in a moment?  Lin Zhao had given up hope.  I can¡¯t help but feel lost in my heart. I have been reborn through time travel and gained thousands of years of experience. I thought I could be like a fish in water in ancient times, but I don¡¯t want to remain a victim in the power struggle.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a bit of a failure. Why didn't the halo of the protagonist who traveled through so many awesome people happen to him?  No matter what, no matter what!  Lin Zhao would not dream of being able to go back to before time travel when the executioner raised his knife and dropped it.  Or shouting: Twenty years later I will be a good man again, these all have meaning.  At this moment, the only thing he can do is to take another look at the prosperous age of the Song Dynasty. He is about to say goodbye to this world. Lin Zhao has no special nostalgia. The only thing he is worried about is his family and a few confidante.  My eyes searched the crowd, but I never saw them.  That's fine, so as not to break their hearts due to the separation of life and death, but it is inevitable that they will feel a little lonely and sad inadvertently Lin Zhao did not notice that his uncle Gu Qi was watching him in the crowd. At the same time, there were many capable people in the crowd.  He is paying close attention to the scene on the execution platform and is ready to take action at any time.  Wang Dongjian and Li Han were executioners. When they saw Lin Zhao who had been tied up, they looked at the sundial again and sneered: "It's almost time, prepare for execution!" "Wait a minute!" There was a tremor in the crowd.  , I saw a woman wearing a bright wedding dress walking over. Who else could it be if it wasn't Meng Ruoying?  The execution ground and the wedding dress, completely incompatible elements appeared at the same time, which immediately caused a stir!  Lin Zhao looked at Meng Ruoying, who was walking over step by step. Unknowingly, his eyes were already moist.  He already knew what the beautiful girl wanted to do, and he couldn't help but shake his head gently "Who are you? Why are you disturbing the execution ground?" Li Han looked at the woman who suddenly appeared and asked in surprise.  "Sir, Meng Ruoying from the slave family is Lin Zhao's fianc¨¦e!" Wang Dongjian said solemnly: "What are you going to do?" Meng Ruoying said: "Please give me some time, there is a very important matter" "What's the matter?  ? "Although it can be said before executionThe family members were allowed to say goodbye, but Li Han felt strange when he looked at Meng Ruoying's outfit.  "I was originally looking forward to my husband returning from the northwest to get married together, but now it seems that there is no chance I don't want to leave any regrets, and I can't wait any longer. I hope to marry my husband here, and I hope you will make it happen!"  "Are you kidding? This is the execution ground!" Wang Dongjian was very surprised and immediately objected.  Li Han said coldly: "Do you know that he is about to die, so what good is it to marry a dying person? Not to mention a criminal who collaborates with the enemy and treason!" Meng Ruoying shook her head slightly and stood proudly on the execution platform,  A bright wedding dress is dancing in the wind, it is really beautiful.  Just listen to her loud voice: "It doesn't matter, even if I can be husband and wife with Lin Lang for a moment, I feel very happy. As for Lin Lang's crime, I want to argue with you two, I just want to say that if he deserves it, I am willing to accompany him  He is the target of thousands of people; if he dies unjustly, I will do my best to avenge his injustice! I will remain committed to this for the rest of my life!" To be continued.  )

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 326: Keeping people under the sword

    On the execution ground, a beautiful woman dressed in a wedding dress asked to marry her lover who was about to be executed.  . The people who were watching the execution were immediately moved. They did not know the truth and naturally hated the criminals who collaborated with the enemy and treason.  But I still support this kind of deep and profound romance. I am surprised and have a little more approval and sympathy at the same time.  Chai Minyan went to the palace to plead for mercy but never came back, so there was nothing they could do to rescue her.  Especially when I heard that several ministers from the DPRK and China had come forward to help, but I didn't want the officials to respond by advancing the sentence.  Despair!  Meng Ruoying was in despair. Her biggest regret, as she deeply loved Lin Zhao, was that she could not become a true Mrs. Lin.  So she was determined. No matter what the world thought, she would seize the last chance and marry Lin Zhao on the execution ground.  "If he deserves what he deserves, I am willing to accompany him to be punished by thousands of people; if he dies unjustly, I will do my best to avenge his injustice! In this life, I will remain determined!" Meng Ruoying's words are sonorous and powerful, and people are attracted to them.  Moved.  They are not married yet, so they are not marrying the chicken and following the chicken, marrying the dog and following the dog.  It is a kind of unswerving determination, deep love and fearless courage.  Even if she was criticized by everyone, even if the family of the prisoner might be implicated, she was determined to be with her husband Many people looked at Meng Ruoying in her fluttering wedding dress, with eyes full of approval. A loyal woman is naturally admired by others.  , what a touching and deep affection there is between them?  At the same time, he was very sympathetic. It was really pitiful for a pair of young lovers to be separated forever in a moment "Ruoying, no!" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "It's enough for you to have this heart. I will die."  No regrets. You still have a long life, so you don¡¯t have to waste your time on me" "I've already felt sorry for Mu Sihong, how can I feel sorry for Meng Ruoying again?  Lin Zhao, with his current thinking, does not want to see two widows living alone!  But Meng Ruoying shook her head firmly and said: "Lang Jun, do you still remember the scene where you and I fell in love amidst the snowflakes on the edge of the West Lake, at the end of the broken bridge? From then on, Ruoying's heart belonged to Lang Jun, and she will never regret it again in this life.  Change. What I regret most is that I didn¡¯t marry Lang Jun immediately, and I don¡¯t want to leave any regrets forever. If Lang Jun doesn¡¯t agree today, Meng Ruoying will have no choice but to follow her to death.  Seeing Meng Ruoying's determined eyes, Lin Zhao's heart was broken. If he didn't agree, Meng Ruoying might do something stupid.  No matter what, she must live well. Maybe one day, time will dilute her thoughts "Nonsense!" Wang Dongjian roared: "How can you be allowed to act like this on the execution ground?" "In just a moment,  Please forgive me!" Lin Zhao said coldly: "I am always here, are you afraid that I will run away?" Gu Qi in the crowd burst into tears and shouted: "Support them!" Others only said  He was moved by the deep romance and didn't care.  Beside him, the subordinates of the Iron-faced Sect Leader were also keenly aware that this was a good opportunity to delay time, so they all shouted: "Follow them, help them!" The look between the two young people moved many people, and also  Under the exaggerated atmosphere, the people present temporarily forgot that Lin Zhao was a "heinous" criminal, and shouted together: "Allow them, help them!" Public opinion cannot be violated. Wang Dongjian and Li Han looked at each other, obviously helpless.  , After a moment of pondering, he nodded and said: "Okay, you hurry up!" Meng Ruoying turned around and said: "I am here today, please be a witness. Lin Lang and I are married, and we will remain committed to each other for the rest of our lives!" As he said,  Suddenly he knelt down next to Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao stared at Meng Ruoying and said with a smile: "With a wife like this, what else can a husband ask for? I, Lin Zhao, have lived my life in vain!" 0 Many people at the scene who were tearful were already in tears. They were so moved that they watched with tearful eyes.  A pair of young men stood on the execution platform, kowtowed and got married under the sky and in the presence of everyone watching.  There is no need for words from matchmakers, no need for ritual music, and no need for so many red tapes.  Not so gorgeous, not full of guests, but this is undoubtedly the most romantic and touching wedding.  Mu Sihong next to her stepped forward and said: "I have been following my husband for a long time, but I have not been able to leave a son and a half. It is my fault!" At this moment, what Mu Sihong regretted the most was this matter, but in the end  There is nothing that can be done.  "I have learned a new dance. I originally wanted to wait for Mr. Lin to come back and perform it, but unfortunately I don't have the chance." Mu Sihong burst into tears and choked up: "Today, I am here to dance for the last time as Mr. Lin.  It can be considered as congratulations to Mr. Lang and Sister Ruoying on their wedding!¡± ¡°As he spoke, his long sleeves danced, and a poignant solo dance appeared on the execution ground What a touching scene the people in the audience sighed!Continuously, there were tears on his face, and there were many sighs.  "Lin Zhao is so lucky. The two beautiful girls are so affectionate. It is really a blessing cultivated in the previous life." "It's so touching!" "It's a pity that he doesn't cherish it" Wang Yugeng in the distance  He sneered and said: "What a pair of hard-luck mandarin ducks!" For a while, everything was said.  Li Han and Wang Dongjian looked at each other, what's going on?  Is this still a place of execution for murder?  "That's enough. You've already kissed and danced. Is that enough?" Li Han yelled, ending the wonderful scene.  Meng Ruoying and Mu Sihong were driven off the stage reluctantly, but their eyes always stayed on Lin Zhao.  A long-cherished wish can be tasted, but a moment later, heaven and man will be separated forever. How can one bear this heart-breaking feeling?  If it weren't for the support of Gu Yuelun and Ayun, the two women would have fainted immediately.  Meng Ruoying forced herself to be strong. At this moment, she was already the legitimate Mrs. Lin. She had to be strong, live strong, and take care of the whole family Mu Sihong had a dagger hidden in her sleeve. Today, she  It is a good intention to die, and go to hell with your husband!  Wang Dongjian read Lin Zhao's charges aloud again and shouted: "It's noon, execution!" At this moment, thick clouds suddenly appeared in the sky that was originally bright and sunny, and it suddenly became very dark.  There were also waves of cold wind blowing by, making people shudder Li Han's heart moved for no reason, and finally gave the order to kill him.  Meng Ruoying, Mu Sihong and Gu Yuelun threw themselves in front of the stage together, with tears streaming down their faces, their hearts broken The executioner had already walked to the stage, and the tragedy happened a moment later The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was very anxious, and the news had been sent to the Cao Mansion.  , the Empress Dowager Cao has not yet arrived, and the situation is very dangerous.  It seemed that force had to be used, so he immediately issued an order to the elite men in the crowd, ready to kill the executioner and rescue the young master at any time!  Of course, it is best to delay time, but what should we do?  When I was anxious, I suddenly heard a cry: "Save someone under the knife!" Only two young people, a man and a woman, appeared at the execution ground. Ori Fumin and Tane Shidao finally arrived at the most critical moment!

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 327 Perfect Rescue

    Oribumi Xin and Zane Shidao entered the city early in the morning, and then went straight to the Yushitai.  They had received news that Lin Zhao's treason case was being tried at Yushitai.  But they never expected that the trial and verdict would have been handed down in a few days, and the execution would be carried out today.  Lin Zhao was sentenced to death?  When Zhe Wenxin heard the news, it was like a bolt from the blue, and he almost fainted.  The situation became extremely difficult and urgent. The two of them did not dare to delay and immediately went straight to the execution ground.  As long as Lin Zhao is still alive and there are new clues in the case, things will turn around.  Zhe Wenxin did not know the political interests behind it, let alone the roles played by Emperor Zhao Xu and Prime Minister Wang Anshi. She just firmly believed in rescuing Lin Zhao no matter what.  The two of them were not very familiar with the roads in Bianjing City, so they were delayed for a while, but they finally caught up.  "The sword will save you!" Lin Zhao's heart moved, wasn't it?  Did something like this really happen to me?  When I opened my eyes, I saw the dusty Oribumi, the tears flashing in her eyes, and the worry and longing in her eyes She is here, she is here for me!  While Lin Zhao was moved, he was also thinking about Zhe Wenxin's purpose. Was it her own behavior?  Or do you represent Fuzhou's family?  There is also Zhongshi Dao, and in what capacity does he appear?  this point is very important.  The executioner didn¡¯t know what was going on, but he still stepped aside wisely.  Li Han said in surprise: "Who are you? Why are you disturbing the execution ground?" "Qingjian City cultivates Taoism, and Fuzhou Zhewenxin has seen two adults!" The two of them reported their homes together.  Many people present were shocked.  Although Li Han and Wang Dongjian were civil servants, they were also very aware of the status of the Zhong family and the Zhe family in the Song Dynasty military.  The seed family is involved in this case.  It¡¯s not surprising that someone appears, but why would the Zhejia get involved?  Many people in the audience had the same curiosity. They originally thought that there would be blood splashing, but the beauties who were separated by heaven and earth were slightly surprised.  They didn't know the two people in front of them, but they could tell that they were here to save their husband.  The four words "save a life under the knife" were enough to excite them, at least they saw the possibility of a turnaround.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect is worrying about how to stop it. The appearance of Oribumi Xin and Zane Shidao will undoubtedly help him get out of the siege, and they will definitely be able to buy more time.  I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect looked expectantly at the two young men who came in a hurry. He couldn't help but be curious, why was the Zhe family involved?  It looks like there will be a turn of events, at least it can delay time, waiting for the Empress Dowager Cao to arrive On the execution platform, Wang Dongjian asked: "What are you going to do?" "Zhongshi Dao, you are here.  Are you pleading guilty?" Li Han asked coldly.  Zhong Shidao was Lin Zhao's accomplice in this case and is still wanted.  Zhong Shidao said loudly: "Sir, don't worry. Whether my Zhong family is guilty or not, and whether Lin Zhao is guilty or not, we should make it clear today!" "Huh, you are a treasonous and treasonous kid with a yellow mouth. What else is there to say? First, let's talk about it!"  Take it down, and wait until the main culprit is executed before he is convicted!" Li Han and Wang Dongjian are inextricably linked to Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing, and they have received some instructions from the trial to the current execution.  Today I am determined to kill Lin Zhao.  Therefore, he was a little anxious and didn't want to be delayed by Zhe Wenxin and Zhongshi Dao.  To avoid unnecessary branches.  "Wait!" Zhe Wenxin said loudly: "Human life is at stake, how can we be so careless?" "Is it careless?" Li Han said coldly: "This case has been tried by the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment, and has been approved by the prime minister and officials.  Could it be wrong? " "The officials are wise and wise, and you are dedicated to the public. I think you have been deceived by some people!" Zhewenxin still gave them face and said: "I have new evidence about this case!  The two thousand war horses Lin Zhao purchased from Tubo were not owned by the Zhong family, but were shipped to Fuzhou and belonged to our Zhe family! " "What?" Zhe Wenxin's voice was loud, and Wang Yu could hear it even though he was standing a little far away.  clearly.  From the moment someone shouted "Save one under the knife", he had an ominous premonition, and it turned out to be true!  The person who purchased the war horse was the Fuzhou Zhe family, so it had nothing to do with the Zhong family. The fact that Lin Zhao colluded with the Zhong family to commit treason would be self-defeating.  Moreover, what is Zhejia¡¯s identity, and what impact will it have after participating?  Lu Huiqing also had a gloomy look on his face. He originally thought that Lin Zhao was dead today and his head would definitely fall to the ground, but he didn't want another accident to happen.  The sudden involvement of the Zhong family and the Zhe family made the matter confusing and added many variables.  Just think about how turbulent the northwest border defense will be with two major military families in the northwest involved.  Fortunately, it was not exposed during the trial, otherwise the officials and princes would be very afraid.  Now that he is on the execution ground, it is still possible to kill Lin Zhao as soon as possible.Yes.  He and Wang Yu both knew very well, what role did Li Fugui play in this matter?  If things continue to develop like this, it will become more and more disadvantageous for them.  If Lin Zhao did not die on the execution ground today, it would be difficult to put him to death.  Once the incident is fully exposed, it will have a huge impact on them.  " If Lin Zhao is killed at this moment, even if it turns out to be an unjust, false, and wrong case in the future, the emperor who refuses to admit his mistake will help himself and eliminate the matter invisible. Lu Huiqing really doesn't want to fail in his revenge plan.  So, he immediately sent people to find a way to instruct Li Han and Wang Dongjian to kill Lin Zhao.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was overjoyed, this was definitely a turning point!  Li Fugui¡¯s frame-up is beginning to have a breakthrough. With the good news from Jiang Leiting and the intervention of the Empress Dowager Cao, the matter can be resolved smoothly.  At the same time, the Iron Mask leader also realized a great thing that was a blessing in disguise.  Both the Zhong family and the Zhe family came forward to rescue the young master, which shows that these two major military families support the young master.  The status and strength of the Zhong family and the Zhe family in the Western Army will be of great benefit to the future.  Although Meng Ruoying and Mu Sihong didn't know the ins and outs of the matter, they knew what Zhe Wenxin's words meant.  Maybe today, Lin Lang can be safe and sound!  Meng Ruoying looked at Zhewenxin on the execution platform, and her heart moved.  I know that my husband has another confidante.  Even though Orifumi is dressed in men's clothing, the fact that she is a girl cannot be concealed at all.  A woman.  Why did he come all the way to Bianjing to rescue him?  They are both from the northwest, so there may have been stories between them.  On the execution platform, Li Han waved his hands and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Now that the matter has come to this, do you still want to use such means to deceive the public?" "Get out of the way of the rest of the people waiting, don't delay the execution!" Wang Dongjian received Wang Dongjian.  The hints from Yu and others are determined to have their own way.  Zhe Wenxin said angrily: "Now that there is evidence, Lin Zhao's crime is open to question. How can he be so casual and disregard human life?" "What if Zhongliang is killed by mistake?" Zhong Shidao was also furious.  Li Han said coldly: "When I saw it, you all worked together and tried to disrupt the execution ground. Someonetake them down!" At this moment, killing Lin Zhao is the most important thing.  As for the consequences, they didn't have much to worry about "You" Many police officers had already stepped forward to stop him.  Oribumi Xin and Zhongshi Dao couldn't take action, otherwise they might be framed as a calamity, and the nature and consequences would change The Iron Mask Master's heart was cold and full of anger. It seemed that someone had a strong desire to kill the young master.  ah!  It would have been better if it had been delayed for just a moment longer. The current situation "Wait a minute! You are just taking human lives so seriously. Are you so bold?" A fast horse suddenly rushed into the execution ground, and the onlookers saw this and ran away.  A young man jumped onto the execution platform and kicked away the executioner who was about to step forward.  "Bold, who disturbed the execution ground?" Li Han and Wang Dongjian didn't expect it.  Another Cheng Yaojin came out halfway.  "You won't change your name when you're walking, and you won't change your surname when you're sitting down. I am Cao Jian, young master!" Some sharp-eyed people have already recognized that this person is Cao Jian, the grandson of Uncle Cao Guo.  When the leader of the Iron Mask Sect saw Cao Jian's arrival, he finally let go of the big stone hanging in his heart.  Over there, Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing were confused. How could Cao Jian come?  What does this matter have to do with the Cao family?  Today's situation has become increasingly complex and out of control.  Lu Huiqing had a very ominous premonition that her joy would be in vain again today.  Lin Zhao was also confused. Although he and Cao Jian knew each other, their friendship was only average, so it would be a bit strange to help him like this.  He didn't notice that Cao Jian looked at him suspiciously for a moment, full of doubts and surprises Li Han and Wang Dongjian could make things difficult for Shi Dao and Zhe Wenxin, but they didn't dare to do anything to Cao Jian easily. After all, they were behind the Cao family.  The Queen Mother.  "Cao Jian, what do you want to do by disrupting the law field?" Li Han asked in a strong but neutral tone.  Cao Jian smiled jokingly: "Disturbing the execution ground? Am I acting bravely? I don't know if I am saving him, but I am also saving you!" "Save us?" Wang Dongjian looked surprised.  At this moment, a huge guard of honor appeared not far away, and someone shouted loudly: "The Empress Dowager has arrived!" The Iron-faced Sect Leader was completely relieved. As long as the Cao family came, no one could touch Lin Zhao.  Every cent.  Now I just hope that Jiang Leiting will hurry up and everything will be perfect.  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun were pleasantly surprised. It seemed that Chai Minyan had made progress. Hope emerged after despair, which made them cry with joy.  "Lin Lang"Saved!  "Mu Sihong murmured to himself, extremely surprised, and a dagger in his sleeve fell to the ground with a clang. Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing looked at each other, why is the Empress Dowager here? There are many others who are as confused as them.  People. Li Han and Wang Dongjian were also inexplicable, so they had to get up and greet him respectfully! The Empress Dowager arrived in a chariot, accompanied by her daughter Zhao Fukang and her daughter-in-law Chai Minyan Li Han and other officials, as well as the people watching, all followed the etiquette.  Welcome with all due respect and courtesy. "See you, the Queen Mother!"  " Mr. Cao walked out with the support of Zhao Fukang and Chai Minyan, completely dismissive of the two executioners who bowed their heads. Instead, he looked at the execution platform from a distance and looked at Lin Zhao, who had his hands bound. "That's him.  Seeing the appearance that was carved in the same mold as Concubine Lin, Mrs. Cao no longer had any doubts in her heart, and said silently: My late emperor, your bones and blood are still in the world, you can rest in peace At the same time, Mrs. Cao.  There was a strong anger in her heart. It was an unforgivable crime for these people to attack her son. Fortunately, Lin Zhao was safe and sound, so she could rest assured for the time being. Although Cao was excited, she wanted to rush forward and recognize Lin Zhao immediately.  Look at Emperor Renzong's biological son But she also knew that if Lin Zhao's identity was revealed, the consequences would be disastrous, so she had to suppress her feelings and show her majesty to the world.  Looking at Lin Zhao intentionally or unintentionally, although they are siblings, she is more than ten years older than Lin Zhao. At this moment, her eyes are more filled with love and care. When Chai Minyan saw Lin Zhao, she felt the worry and concern that had been building up in her heart for a long time.  All the worries burst out, like a flood breaking through a bank, and tears suddenly fell down. Li Han walked forward with heavy steps, "The Empress Dowager, the place of execution is too cold.  I thought it was better for you not to get involved, so as not to offend the fortune of the Empress Dowager!  " "Do I need you to teach me how to do it?  "The Empress Dowager calling herself Aijia is a saying in opera, film and television dramas, but it actually does not exist at all. The Empress Dowager asked a person like this, and she looked very angry. Li Han suddenly became trembling, and stood there trembling, motionless Cao's family  She didn't look at them at all and walked directly to the execution platform. For the sake of her "son", she would not hesitate in any dark and cold place. "What are you doing today?"  Killing people on the streets of Bianjing?  "Wang Dongjian said: "The reason why I returned to the Empress Dowager was because Lin Zhao had collaborated with the enemy and committed treason and committed a capital crime, so the officials ordered him to be executed here.  " Is it reliable to bring up the emperor to suppress the empress dowager? How could a determined old woman be afraid of her grandson? " Really?  Collaboration with the enemy and treason?  Is that so?  "Cao asked in a deep voice. Cao Jian bowed and said, "The Empress Dowager.  It seems that someone has evidence to prove Lin Zhao's innocence.  But these two people are determined to disregard human life!  " Although Zhe Wenxin over there knew how the Empress Dowager suddenly appeared, he knew very well that this was a rare opportunity. He immediately rushed forward and knelt down and said: "Back to the Empress Dowager, Lin Zhao is really unjust.  Those two thousand war horses are not owned by the Zhong family, but by our Zhe family The youngest daughter's acting brother, Fuzhou Governor Zhe Kexing, surrendered to the court" Fuzhou Zhejia? Cao, who was born in a general family, naturally knew about it, and she was also surprised.  , why would the Zhe family get involved? But it would be good if someone came forward to help rescue Lin Zhao. Looking at Zhe Wenxin's passionate eyes, it seems that his son has many confidantes.  Ah! Seeing Meng Ruoying in wedding clothes again, Mrs. Cao couldn't help but smile slightly.  Does that mean there is another hidden story behind this matter?  Ms. Cao pretended to ask and said displeasedly: "Then you are still acting so rashly, are you really trying to kill people?"  " Li Han said in a deep voice: "No, we thought he was colluding with each other and smuggled things secretly What's more, the officials issued an order to kill him at noon today, and we also acted according to the order!  " "Why do you still say it?  Cao was furious and said: "The officials uphold the legacy of their ancestors and fathers and are kind and generous. It must be you people who are acting recklessly!"  Fortunately, you are still officials of the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment, and you have forgotten all the teachings of the sages?  Apart from other things, Bao Zheng, a bachelor of Longtuge, died only a few years ago. Emperor Renzong personally praised his careful and fair style of handling cases, and asked all officials to learn from it. Do you all treat it as a deaf ear?  " "You use the current little emperor as a shield, and it is reasonable for others to directly bring up Emperor Renzong. Even if the emperor Zhao Xu did it again in person, he would not dare to refute casually. " Li Han and Wang Dongjian were speechless, and Lu Huiqing was in the distance  She was even more confused. Why did the Empress Dowager come out to speak for Lin Zhao? Or was he there in person? It was obvious that Lin Zhao would not die today.Is it always so slightly different?  Once again, there was no hope of revenge, which made Lu Huiqing particularly angry.  It's just that the Empress Dowager has come forward, so they can't get involved at all.  "How could this happen?" Lu Huiqing was weak, exhausted, and extremely disappointed.  Wang Yu was also disappointed, sighing repeatedly, looking at Zhao Fukang and Chai Minyan beside Cao, and said: "Chai Minyan should be the one who begged for mercy. She cured the eldest princess's illness. The Empress Dowager is returning a favor to her" They  Little does he know that just now, Chai Minyan cured Uncle Cao Guo's serious illness and brought him back to life.  In fact, Chai Minyan only met Uncle Cao Guo once and didn't even say much. She herself was confused at this moment But Zhao Fukang told her that the Empress Dowager would come forward and tell her not to ask too many questions and not to be casual.  say.  This is enough. As long as we can rescue Lin Zhao, we can do anything "What should we do now?" Cao asked the trembling Wang Dongjian and Li Han coldly.  "I don't know either!" Li Han bravely replied: "But what Zhe Wenxin said is only one side of the story. The evidence from the Yushitai and the Ministry of Justice's trial is conclusive, and the prime minister and officials have approved it, so" "So what?  ?" Mr. Cao said solemnly: "Since there are problems and doubts, we should clarify them. How can we be so hasty? We should at least re-examine it!" "This statement does not make sense in the Song Dynasty.  In the early years of Renzong, Empress Dowager Zhang Xian and Liu controlled the government for many years. In the original history, after Song Zhezong came to the throne, Empress Dowager Gao Taotao also assisted in the government for many years.  Therefore, Cao's words were quite weighty and made them very afraid.  Even so, Li Han still said: "If it's just her one-sided statement, I'm afraid unless there is more new evidence!" "We have the evidence!" Two men in ragged clothes, like beggars, rushed forward.  "Who are you?" Cao asked in a deep voice.  "Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo, the guards of Dashun City, met with the Empress Dowager!" "You" "We want to testify for Lin Zhao, and at the same time, we want to sue Li Fugui, the governor of Qingzhou, for our own selfish interests, creating an unjust prison and massacre of Dashun City  There are more than a thousand people in the city. I beg the Empress Dowager to make a decision for the more than a thousand heroes who died in vain in Dashun City" After saying this, the two fell to the ground and burst into tears!  Jing Sili?  Liu Changzuo?  When Wang Yu heard the names of these two people, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.  It's over, something bad is going to happen, something big is going to happen!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 328: Beauty¡¯s Favor

    It was not easy for Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo to escape from Qingzhou to Bianjing. At first, they were worried about being chased by Li Fugui, so they had to go around the mountains of Qingzhou for a long time.  Even after leaving Gyeongju, there was still a bit of turmoil, and everything was in turmoil.  This can't be blamed on them. After witnessing such a miserable scene and carrying the blood feud of more than a thousand people, they had to be cautious.  In fact, their worries were completely unnecessary. Li Fugui didn't know the fact that they survived. Besides, besides being able to cover the sky with one hand in Gyeongju, there was nothing he could do elsewhere.  He escaped Li Fugui, but because of some abnormal behavior, he attracted the attention of others.  Jiang Leiting mobilized almost all their forces in the northwest to search for evidence and rescue the young master.  By chance, a person happened to have close contact with Jing Sili and noticed something unusual about the two of them.  He eavesdropped on the conversation between the two out of curiosity, and was greatly surprised when he learned their identities, and immediately reported it to Jiang Leiting.  Knowing that the two guards of Dashun City who witnessed the truth were still alive, Jiang Leiting was extremely surprised and immediately mobilized all his strength to protect the two secretly.  At this time, Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo were actually dead. Without legal status, their schedule would be blocked.  Jiang Leiting secretly took care of things on the way and escorted the two to Bianjing.  It¡¯s just that there was inevitably a little delay on the way, and Zhao Xu¡¯s movements were faster than expected, which led to such a thrilling and tense situation.  When Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo arrived, they happened to see the Queen Mother present and trying their best to protect Lin Zhao.  Whether it was to prove Lin Zhao's innocence or to avenge the injustice of more than a thousand soldiers who died.  It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  So, their shouting was shocking enough.  A sentence that caused an uproar in the Song Dynasty The reason why Lin Zhao was sentenced to death was because of the serious crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason, and the core evidence of the crime was two points.  The first is that the two thousand war horses purchased from Tubo were completely regarded as private recruitment of troops and horses, which was a taboo for the emperor; the second was collusion with Xixia, Liang Yi buried the letter is the evidence, and the most direct crime and evidence are  It was a bloodbath in Dashun City.  More than a thousand soldiers were slaughtered, no matter who they were.  They are all unforgivable and mortal sins.  The appearance of Zhe Wenxin led to an explanation of the whereabouts of the war horse. Although it was not sure what the Zhe family was doing, the charges of colluding with the Zhong family were self-evident, and the complete chain of evidence began to break down.  And the arrival of Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo, and a shocking cry, completely broke this weak chain of evidence!  The conclusion that Lin Zhao is guilty has been completely shaken!  As the presiding judge of this case.  Both Li Han and Wang Dongjian knew it well.  Now, it is no longer a question of Lin Zhao's guilt or innocence. If what Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo said is true, they know what it means. Fear is slowly emerging in their hearts "Jing Sili? Liu Changzuo?"  Li Hanqiang calmed himself down and said: "Aren't you already killed in battle?" "Killed in battle?" Jing Sili said coldly: "My more than a thousand robes did not die on the battlefield against Xixia, but they were brought back to life by Li Fugui in his sleep.  Burned to death" "It's a pity that we survived to correct his crimes and avenge those more than a thousand soldiers!" Liu Changzuo was also filled with grief and anger, thinking of the soldiers who died tragically in the fire.  I couldn't help but shed tears.  Lin Zhao was pleasantly surprised. His biggest difficulty was that he could not prove the facts of that night.  Lack of witnesses.  What I and Zhongshidao said are one-sided words and will not be recognized.  Unexpectedly, there was God's will in the dark. Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo witnessed the truth and survived.  This is irrefutable evidence. Even if Zhao Xu wanted to kill himself to defend Li Fugui and Wang Anshi, he still had to think carefully about it.  The truth has been exposed in front of so many people, not to mention that the Empress Dowager is present to defend herself. The participation of the Zhe family and the Zhong family are all adding weight to herself.  Even the emperor must have some scruples, and there is hope of getting away with it today!  Hearing the words of Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect was also pleasantly surprised. Then he saw Jiang Leiting in the crowd and couldn't help but smile lightly. Everything was solved.  There is no problem with the young master's safety. It is only a matter of time before he is exonerated. The next step is to wait and see the good show.  A perfect rescue was achieved through hard work and coincidence, and the result was better than imagined.  It can prove the innocence of the young master, and those villains with ulterior motives will also get retribution. The most important thing is to accumulate surprising power.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect immediately ordered that all the personnel who were originally prepared to use force should be evacuated, but now there is no need at all.  "Are you really the guards of Dashun City?" Cao asked softly, thinking to herself, this is probably the decisive evidence of the arrangement of the Iron Mask Master!  In this way, the situation became very powerful for Lin Zhao, and his speech became more weighty and confident.  Jing Sili nodded and said"Yes, there are many soldiers who have seen us in the Northwest Army. You can find anyone to prove that we are not imposters." First of all, we must emphasize our identity, because in the official report, they are already dead, it is possible  Said to be an imposter.  It is not difficult to prove this. Han Jiang, the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi/Western Road, was in Bianjing, and Jing Sili was promoted by him, so it is easy to identify.  Once the identity is confirmed, the consequences will be very detrimental to Li Fugui. Wang Yu's hands and feet are cold in the distance.  Li Fugui had stated in the military newspaper that Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo were his loyal subordinates. They died in Dashun City and were killed by Lin Zhao. They were praised as heroes and their families were subsidized, and the court also specially commended them.  .  This can show that Jing Sili and Li Fugui have a good relationship and are not Lin Zhao's comrades.  Now that he is back alive and suing Li Fugui, he is not colluding with Lin Zhao, nor is he committing perjury.  Their testimony is very strong and credible.  Especially since they are the defenders of Dashun City, they know best what is going on there.  "Li Fugui dug a hole for himself. If God commits an evil act, it can be forgiven. If he commits an evil act of his own, he will not be able to live!"  Today¡¯s situation is already like this. Li Fugui is dead. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? is an act of killing more than a thousand of his own soldiers, an act which is outraged by both men and gods, and it is self-evident what the consequences will be when it is exposed at this moment.  Wang Anshi, who strongly supports him, will inevitably be affected.  Wang Yu knew very well that this was the end of the matter.  Everything is irreparable and we can only find ways to minimize the losses.  ??In particular, we must make sure that there is no direct relationship between the actions of Wang Anshi and Li Fugui.  Will it just go smoothly like this?  Can Li Fugui cooperate?  He is still in Qingzhou Qingzhou Thinking of this, Wang Yu's heart suddenly shook, and he thought of a very terrible consequence.  Li Fugui was still in Gyeongju and was in charge of the Huanqing Road Army. When the news spread, he could take the initiative to hand over his military power.  Go back to Bianjing and die?  He has no way out. What will be the consequences if he takes the risk?  Thinking of this, Wang Yu could not help but tremble, and he was so shocked that his three souls came out of his body.  No, something must be done, but what can be done?  The Queen Mother was present.  It was in public again, and it was no longer possible to influence the outcome of this case.  So the only way to stop Li Fugui is, but how to stop him?  Wang Yuanze, who had always been resourceful and resourceful, was suddenly dumbfounded. He kept coughing in the cold wind and became more and more violent The tuberculosis ghost Wang Yu did not attract attention, and everyone's eyes were focused on the execution platform!  Jing Sili knelt down on the ground.  Crying: "The Queen Mother, please make the decision for the soldiers who died in vain!" Ms. Cao already understood in her heart, and said angrily in a deep voice: "So, Lin Zhao was unjustly accused? Is there another hidden story in the Qingzhou case?" Taiwan  The people below all saw it. It turned out that there was another hidden secret. Was Lin Zhao, who had committed the most heinous crimes, unjustly accused?  They couldn't understand the evidence.  But the majesty and recognition of the Empress Dowager are enough to illustrate the facts.  For a time, all kinds of sighs and questions were heard, and some of the Taixue students who were watching all bowed their heads in embarrassment.  These days they have been clamoring and creating public opinion, but in the end they almost harmed Zhongliang, and every one of them regretted it.  At the same time, they were indignant at Li Fugui's murder of Pao Ze and creating an unjust imprisonment, which directly triggered an instant change in public opinion in Bianjing Li Han and Wang Dongjian did not answer, and in fact they acquiesced to this. What else could be done when the matter has developed to this point?  ?  "What should we do now?" Cao asked sharply.  Li Han hesitated, but couldn't say a word!  Cao made up his mind today, not only to save Lin Zhao's life, but also to directly exonerate him, so he said angrily: "Pass on my decree, the officials who are presiding over the case and the central ministers are called over to have a look at them  Did you do a good thing? The case will be re-opened today. I want to invite the officials to listen with me. I want to see who else dares to deceive the king and frame Zhongliang. "Although the Queen Mother has no real power, it stands to reason that she should not dare to take justice.  And government affairs, but she is angry here right now, and issued such an edict, who dares to disobey?  Even if Emperor Zhao Xu was here, he would not dare to say "no" easily.  The country governs the world with filial piety, and the most noble Empress Dowager is in charge!  Who can bear the charge of disobedience to the Empress Dowager?  Mrs. Cao was also very sensible and cleverly picked out Zhao Xu!  It is not wrong for the emperor to say that the ministers below deceived the emperor and ignored his superiors.  This is a strategy. Only in this way can Zhao Xu admit his mistake obediently and the matter can be resolved smoothly.  More importantly, her appearance today was very sudden. If the deviation was too obvious, it would undoubtedly arouse suspicion.  Lin Zhao's identity cannot be revealed yet, so he must be cautious.  Just so, a big hat on the bullying king was buckled down, and the officials below were extremely nervous!  Everybody can see it, the Empress Dowager was angry today and did not give any face to the prime minister and ministers.  It leaves them baffled and confused at all!  Lu Huiqing watched silently. He knew very well that many people in the Song Dynasty would not be able to come to power today.  Looking at Wang Yu who was coughing violently next to him, he thought silently: What's more, it's not just that he can't get off the stage?  Li Han and Wang Dongjian were so frightened that they almost lost their minds.  Fortunately, this place is not very far from the palace. We immediately sent people to inform the central ministers and then reported it to Emperor Zhao Xu!  They can¡¯t handle such a difficult matter. How can the officials and princes clean up the mess?  Lin Zhao has been released. Although he has not been acquitted, with the protection and acquiescence of the Empress Dowager, who dares to say "no"?  Meng Ruoying, Mu Sihong, and Gu Yuelun quickly gathered around to visit Lin Zhao who survived the disaster.  "I'm fine, don't worry!" The rest of his life after the disaster felt like a lifetime ago, and Lin Zhao instantly felt much more relaxed.  Several beauties cried with pear blossoms and rain, almost separated the yin and yang. Fortunately fortunately, they finally came over safely After Lin Zhao comforted them with kind words, he looked at Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin in the distance.  Although he doesn¡¯t know the ins and outs.  But it was obvious that the Queen Mother was invited by Chai Minyan.  In an instant, bits and pieces of the past came to mind.  Seeing Chai Minyan's affectionate eyes again, many feelings changed qualitatively in an instant.  Zhe Wenxin also took a few steps closer, but stopped again for some reason. Lin Zhao saw that she was covered in dust and looked a little tired, and he was equally moved. He stepped forward and said, "Wen Xin, you came to Bianjing on your own."  The idea. It was your brother" "Ibrother agreed!" Zhewenxin hesitated for a moment, but still concealed the fact that he had made his own decision.  But how could Lin Zhao not see it?  He said softly: "Thank you for your hard work, thank you!" "Thank you for nothing. You were wronged because we broke up our family. Not to mention that in Hezhou and Qingtang City, you rescued me from the shadow of swords and swords. I should have done it when I came today.  ¡­¡± The experiences of living together and dying together emerged one by one. The truth is that a friend in need is a friend indeed, and it couldn¡¯t be clearer in words.  Lin Zhao was moved endlessly, whether it was Meng Ruoying's wedding dress at the execution ground or Mu Sihong's last dance.  Or maybe it's Zhe Wenxin's rescue from thousands of miles away, and Chai Minyan's affectionate love.  In a word, how can we take the kindness of a beautiful woman lightly?  Meng Ruoying was the first to react and stepped forward to bow in front of Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin.  Said: "Thank you two sisters for saving me. Ruoying is very grateful!" He saved Lin Zhao today.  They are undoubtedly the ones who contribute the most.  Chai Minyan couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, as she seemed to have done nothing.  She did not think that the Empress Dowager's firm defense was her fault.  But she is a smart woman and knows that some doubts can only be kept in her heart.  Zhe Wenxin looked at Meng Ruoying's wedding dress, and some things were already very clear.  The confidants are all smart women, and they already know everything.  But no one thought that they would meet in such a situation But they have the same purpose, they are both here to save Lin Zhao, and they both love Lin Zhao deeply in their hearts If they meet on weekdays, maybe  There will be a little embarrassment, but under today's circumstances, they became very familiar with each other in an instant Zhao Fukang saw this situation and couldn't help but shook his head and said: "I didn't expect him to be so carefree" "What's rare is that he is as beautiful as a flower.  All the girls in Jade are passionately devoted to him" Born among emperors, generals and ministers, it was common for Cao to have three wives and four concubines, three palaces and six courtyards.  If they hadn't been living among the people since childhood, these women would have been rare Suddenly there were several charming and affectionate daughters-in-law-to-be, and it was too late for Mr. Cao to be happy!  It is best to get married as soon as possible and start a new life as early as possible, so as to continue the incense, so that you can become a veritable grandmother!  In fact, Sima Guang was also among the crowd.  After hearing what Shao Yong said, he wrote a letter to speak for Lin Zhao, but he did not expect such a result.  Sima Guang was angry and guilty, but he was helpless.  Originally thought that Lin Zhao might die unjustly today, he even closed his eyes, unwilling to see the tragic scene of the head falling to the ground and blood splattering.  But I didn¡¯t expect that things would turn around and things would turn around at the last moment.  Seeing the beauties on the stage again, Sima Guang couldn't help but shake his head secretly. Shao Yong is indeed a magic stick, and his fortune-telling is true.  Lin Zhao survived the catastrophe, and the peach blossoms are in full bloom!  Then it seems logical to say that ZTE is a talented person. Sima Guang looked at Lin Zhao on the execution platform with a little more expectation in his eyes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The news reached the palace, all the prime ministers were shocked when they heard the news.  However, they all followed Wang Anshi's lead, and Wang Xianggong had the final say in everything Wang Anshi was also in deep shock. How could such a thing happen?  Is everything a conspiracy of Lee Bo-gyu?  The inherent impression of Li Fugui made it difficult for Wang Anshi to accept this fact.  But if what he said was true, then Wang Anshi was so helpless, he just felt that he had also been cheated!  But now that it¡¯s over, it¡¯s too late to say this!  How to deal with the aftermath is the most important thing now. The Queen Mother¡¯s decree has been issued, and he must cooperate.  Now, the first thing to do is to see Emperor Zhao Xu. Whether it is to plead guilty or anything else, let¡¯s talk to him first!  The central officials looked at Xianggong Wang¡¯s back, recalled what happened, and couldn¡¯t help but shake their heads secretly.  This time, Mr. Wang may be in trouble!  When Emperor Zhao Xu received the news, he was also shocked.  Today, I deliberately confronted several important ministers and put Lin Zhao to death. I just wanted to establish my own authority, but I didn't want to make such a mistake.  The Queen Mother was present to intervene?  Zhao Xu was very surprised. Why did the old grandmother run away so well and do bad things?  Someone soon reported the reason to him, which was the result of Chai Minyan¡¯s plea.  Chai Minyan cured the illness of the eldest princess Zhao Fukang, and was already favored by the Empress Dowager.  Today, I went with my grandmother to visit Uncle Cao Guo, who was critically ill, and he was able to revive Cao Yi with his wonderful rejuvenation.  The whole Cao family was extremely grateful. Cao Yi also intended to recognize Chai Minyan as his adopted daughter. In this way, she would be the niece of the Empress Dowager.  After saving her daughter and her brother, Cao promised Chai Minyan that she could help her fulfill a wish.  So Chai Minyan, who was deeply in love with Lin Zhao, begged the Queen Mother to go to the execution ground to rescue Lin Zhao, and then a series of things happened That's all!  The most annoying thing is that both the Zhe family and the Zhong family have come forward, as well as Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo. The truth of the matter has been exposed.     how so?  Zhao Xu was very angry!  I couldn't help cursing in my heart. Li Fugui and the Wang family were too careless. Even if they deliberately favored them, they were so unlucky. Really Zhao Xu had no choice but to do it, but the matter had reached this point!  Cleaning up the aftermath is necessary, but how to clean up this mess?  Just thinking about it makes my head ache!  Just when he was about to send Wang Anshi to discuss countermeasures, Wang Xianggong had already come on his own initiative (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 329: Birds of a Feather

    The power of kings and prime ministers is a very important part of ancient politics.  Since Qin Shihuang unified the world, the emperors have all wanted to monopolize power and be dictatorial, at least most of them are like this.  However, the emperor's ability and energy are limited after all, and he cannot take care of the entire huge empire, let alone cover everything, so he is destined to need some helpers.  So there was a bureaucracy, the most important of which was the prime minister, and the power of the prime minister came into being.  Especially after Qin Shihuang established the system of three ministers and nine ministers, the prime minister became a person who was inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.  The existence of the prime minister is to help the emperor share the handling of government affairs. He is the emperor's helper and complements each other.  Of course, there are pros and cons.  The power of the prime minister, to be precise, is the power of the officials including the prime minister. There is a natural contradiction between the power of the prime minister and the power of the monarch, which to some extent limits the power of the monarch.  Promising monarchs all tried to weaken the power of the prime minister and strengthen the power of the monarch. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, three provinces and six ministries were established, and the number of prime ministers in the political hall changed from one to several. The purpose was to centralize power through decentralization.  In the later Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang even more directly abolished the prime minister system. But has the power of the prime minister really disappeared?  An energetic and majestic king like Zhu Yuanzhang may be able to control the situation, but not every emperor can do so.  By the middle and late Ming Dynasty, their descendants could no longer do it. The establishment of the cabinet was actually the operating agency of the prime minister's power. The power of the cabinet bachelor was no less than that of the previous prime minister.  Therefore, in a feudal society with centralized monarchy, the contradiction between monarch power and prime minister power cannot be completely resolved.  This has advantages and disadvantages, and it may be a constraint for a promising leader.  But for those mediocre monarchs, it is of great benefit to restrict their willful behavior and cause major problems in the country to ensure the stability of the country.  Therefore, if the king's power and the prime minister's power are handled well, they will complement each other, but if they are not handled well, there will be many constraints.  Relatively speaking, the prime minister system of the Song Dynasty was very complete.  The Eight Dukes of the two prefectures, the prime ministers and counselors of Zhongshu, plus the chief and deputy envoys of the Privy Council of the West Prefecture, total eight.  Of course, there are still some people who are nominally subordinates of Zhongshu, but they only have an honorary title.  Such a setting also reflects the essence of the Northern Song Dynasty's political system, which is checks and balances.  Although administrative efficiency has declined, decentralization to centralization has resulted in a relatively balanced system.  Although if things go on like this, the disadvantages will increase more and more, it is still better than the nonsense.  Taizu Taizong is also considered far-sighted, but the current emperor Zhao Xu seems to be very dissatisfied with this system and is trying to break it and rebuild it There is also a sequence among the eight princes and prime ministers in the two palaces, with masters and assistants.  For example, it is an unwritten convention that a bachelor of Jixian Palace is the prime minister and a bachelor of Zhaowen Palace is the second prime minister.  But this is not set in stone. Which prime minister plays the main role also has special circumstances.  For example, in the current Xining Dynasty, the third department of regulations was first established to replace Zhongshu.  Now that it has been abolished, Wang Xianggong, the emperor's favorite person who presided over the reform, has naturally become the leader among the prime ministers, with a posture of monopolizing power.  Instead, Zeng Gongliang, the bachelor of Jixian Palace, stayed behind and was in a relatively awkward position.  Fortunately, Zeng Gongliang is kind-hearted and has a good attitude. As a veteran of three dynasties, he has looked away. Of course, He Xini is also good at it.  It's not that Mr. Zeng was two-faced and tried to please everyone, but it was just his nature that made him relatively easy-going.  Moreover, sometimes reality forces us to do nothing.  When Wen Yanbo left the prime minister and left the country, Sima Guang left the capital, and Fu Bi also fell silent, Zeng Xianggong remained silent.  In fact, Emperor Zhao Xu really needed such a person in the court to coordinate the conflicts between the reformists and conservatives and maintain the operation of Zhongshu.  Mr. Zeng knew his position very well, and he was quite comfortable on weekdays. He only listened to many things but did not talk about them.  He had naturally heard about Lin Zhao's case. Although he did not know the specific ins and outs of the case, Emperor Zhao Xu's abnormal behavior made Zeng Xianggong smell something unusual.  Because he was not familiar with Lin Zhao and had such an awkward competitive relationship with Wang Anshi, Zeng Xianggong really couldn't say anything and could only pretend he didn't see it.  It's a pity that today, if he wants to stand by and watch, pretending to be deaf and dumb, he may not be able to do it.     problem occurs!  When the chamberlain came to convey the Emperor's decree, he happened to be in Zhongshu Province, and he heard everything clearly.  A major injustice?  What happened in the northwest?  Zeng Gongliang shook his head secretly. If it were normal times, he, the prime minister, must take responsibility and participate in the matter as soon as possible.  But today, with Wang Anshi standing in front of him, he originally wanted to continue watching from the sidelines.  It's a pity that Emperor Zhao Xu didn't give him this leisure and dragged Xianggong in!  The errand is Mr. Zeng¡¯s always good at pretending to be a good guy!  The Queen Mother is hereThe situation was so angry that the emperor, prime ministers and officials involved were all sent there. Is this possible?  That was in front of many people, which would undoubtedly disgrace many people, including the emperor, and cause very bad consequences.  This is naturally what Zhao Xu does not want to see. If he really goes now, he may be even more passive.  Furthermore, on-site safety issues also need to be considered.  Therefore, you must never go to the execution ground!  Zhao Xu really didn¡¯t understand what happened to the old grandmother today. For the sake of Chai Minyan, she went to the ominous place of execution for the sake of Chai Minyan.  He is so dedicated to protecting Lin Zhao, even at the risk of judiciary and government affairs. Is his "grandson" not as important as an inexplicable niece-in-law?  But now that the matter has come to this, what can he do?  Grandma has spoken, he dare not not listen!  The charge of unfilial piety will have a very bad impact on him, and may even leave a bad mark in the history books On balance, the "farce" on the execution ground must be stopped as soon as possible, and the emotions of the Empress Dowager must be appeased.  Even if you are dealing with things, you have to change places!  Logically speaking, the old grandmother had spoken and was waiting there. Out of filial piety, he should go and invite her, but he couldn't go at all now, so he had to send a minister to go.  The only minister who can tempt the Queen Mother is the Prime Minister.  Wang Anshi's going now will add fuel to the fire, and he will not accept his weakness. If he angers the Cao family with a few words, the consequences will soon be more serious. Therefore, the most suitable candidate is undoubtedly Zeng Gongliang.  To be honest, Zeng Gongliang was not willing to get involved easily in such a hard work, but the emperor had spoken and he must act in accordance with the order.  Of course, Mr. Zeng also understood that today was all about helping the officials and Mr. Wang clean up the mess. Going to the execution ground would inevitably make him look embarrassed and lose face.  It doesn¡¯t matter, I have been wronged for you today, and you will naturally have to make up for it to me in the future!  Mr. Zeng also had ideas. Sometimes He Xini had to do it as a last resort. As a minister, who could be willing to just be a decoration?  To put it bluntly, Mr. Zeng was also an ambitious and ideal person.  In the past, it was forced by the situation. Once there is an opportunity, who would have no idea?  When Zeng Gongliang hurried to the execution ground, the Empress Dowager Cao was still waiting here. The overall situation had been decided, so he was not in a hurry.  The masters of the Forbidden Army were already guarding the area to ensure the safety of the Cao family. There were still many people watching, all curious about how the matter would be resolved in the end.  The atmosphere at the scene was a bit strange. Li Han and Wang Dongjian knelt on the ground, trembling with fear, not daring to raise their heads for a long time.  Lin Zhao, who was originally a death row prisoner, was surrounded by several beauties, giving people the feeling of being surrounded by stars.     well!  Zeng Xianggong sighed, walked over bravely, and said politely: "My minister Zeng Gongliang pays homage to the Empress Dowager!" "Zeng Xianggong? Is it you who is here?" During the Renzong era, Zeng Gongliang was a Hanlin scholar, and the Cao family still treated him  More familiar.  "Yes, I am the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, and I have come with the order!" Zeng Gongliang replied in a deep voice: "When something like this happened, I am the leader of all officials. I am heartbroken and I came here to apologize to the Empress Dowager!"  Being a strategic person, Mr. Cao would be so angry that he would have to admit his mistake first before talking about anything else.  What's more, no matter what happens, Zeng Gongliang is nominally the prime minister, and he must bear this leadership responsibility.  Mrs. Cao had a pretty good impression of Zeng Gongliang and knew that Zeng Xianggong was innocent, so she didn't want to embarrass him.  In fact, there is still a little selfishness in my heart. I have found the child, but I don¡¯t know what will happen in the future. No matter what the outcome is, the help of the ministers will be indispensable. It is right to form a good relationship today.  "There is no need to accuse Zeng Gongliang. Although I live in the palace and do not care about political affairs, it does not mean that I am deaf and blind and don't know anything." The implication is that this matter has nothing to do with you, Zeng Gongliang.  "The Empress Dowager's words are serious, I am scared!" Mrs. Cao shook his head and said: "Ms. Zeng, there is no need to feel guilty. By the way, where are the officials and others? Why did I only see you, Mr. Zeng, here alone?" "This" Zeng  Gong Liang said: "I come here to respectfully ask the Empress Dowager to move As for the officials, it stands to reason that the Empress Dowager is here, and the officials should come to serve. But there is a saying that the emperor will not stand in danger, for the sake of the country.  Sheji, please forgive the Empress Dowager, and at the same time respect the Empress Dowager to move over" The reason is quite sufficient. Although Cao issued the decree, he did not think that Zhao Xu would really come.  It's just to escalate the matter and attract enough attention, and at the same time, why not give Zhao Xu a step down?  "Really?" Cao said, "Where are the officials going to meet me? How should this matter be settled?" The matter must be settled today. This is Cao's principle.  "Kaifeng Mansion!" Zeng Gongliang replied: "The official family will meet with the Queen Mother in Kaifeng Mansion, and the case will also be tried in Kaifeng Mansion." &nbsp; This is also an expedient measure of Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi. Bringing all the people to the court for trial would be a bit fussy and unreasonable.  The three law divisions are all involved now, but Kaifeng Mansion is staying out of the matter and can fully participate in handling the matter.  "Kaifeng Mansion?" Mrs. Cao nodded lightly: "It's a good place. When Bao Zheng was sitting in court, he had a reputation of being fair and honest. It's a good and clean place. But who should hear the case? If it's like  They are so disrespectful of human life, don't tarnish Bao Zheng's heroic spirit" Li Han and Wang Dongjian both knelt on the ground. When they heard such accusations, they were silent and speechless.  Today's situation is already very unfavorable to them. Although they are just two small figures responsible for trial and execution, if something like this happens, they are destined to become scapegoats. Who knows what the end will be?  To be honest, Zhao Xu has not been named as the candidate for the trial. We planned to discuss it after meeting, or directly appoint Wang Gui, the current Kaifeng governor.  But don¡¯t forget, there is a feud between Wang Gui and Lin Zhao, and his reputation is not very good, at least he cannot be trusted by the Empress Dowager Cao.  Cao said directly: "Can you find a fair and honest person to preside over the trial?" "Yes!" Zeng Gongliang thought for a while and replied in a deep voice: "I recommend someone to ensure that the Queen Mother is satisfied!" "Who is it?"  Although the matter has reached this point, the person who is reviewing the case is also very important.  After all, some of these things still require careful consideration, such as the two thousand war horses purchased by the Zhe family Zeng Gongliang said solemnly: "Zhao Bian, the governor of Hangzhou, just returned to Bianjing" "Okay! It's him!"  The Empress Dowager was naturally satisfied with Zhao Bian, who did not avoid powerful people and was known as the Iron-faced Censor.  What's more, this person is a good friend of Bao Zheng, and he seems to be involved in some things that happened back then.  The leader of the Iron-faced Sect also laughed when he heard this suggestion. Zhao Pian is in charge of the trial, and the matter will be resolved smoothly.  "Well, I respectfully ask the Empress Dowager to move to Kaifeng Mansion!" Zeng Gongliang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Today's affairs can finally be settled.  "Okay! I'll go with you to Kaifeng Mansion!" Cao agreed, and the Forbidden Army officers immediately set off to escort him.  The lives related to this case were also taken to Kaifeng Mansion, where the most sensational case of the Xining years was about to be tried.  The people watching also dispersed consciously. Of course, they were still looking forward to the final outcome of the case.  Wang Yu looked at the people gradually leaving, feeling very anxious.  "Zhao Bian tried the case, which proves that the case is at least procedurally fixed and cannot be interfered with at all.  My father should be in the palace at the moment. I don't know if there are any countermeasures, or even what the reaction will be.  Wang Yu was really worried. He knew very well that Li Fugui was dead, but who was the person in Bianjing who facilitated this?  There has to be someone responsible, a scapegoat.  But can this person be the emperor?  Therefore, there must be someone else, and Wang Anshi is undoubtedly the most suspected.  It is self-evident what the consequences of this will be. In serious cases, he may be dismissed directly This is different from the battle between the reformists and the conservatives. In the past, the emperor could do everything possible to protect his father.  But this time it was a principled mistake. Even if you wanted to defend it, where should you start?  Who will be the scapegoat?  Li Han?  Wang Dongjian?  Or is it the Censor Zhongcheng, or the Minister of Punishment?  It¡¯s completely impossible. Let¡¯s not talk about whether anyone will believe it. Even those involved are not willing to take the blame.  This scapegoat may mean death unless it is a dead person That's right!  Thinking of this, an idea flashed in Wang Yu's mind. He looked at Lu Huiqing beside him and seemed to have thought of a way "Brother Jifu, I have something to trouble you. I hope you can help me!" Wang Yu became more sincere and talked to him.  Lu Huiqing communicated.  "What's the matter?" I don't know why, but when Wang Yu opened his mouth, Lu Huiqing had an ominous premonition.  "You have also seen that things have reached this point. If this situation continues, my father will inevitably be affected. This will not be of any benefit to Brother Jifu!" Wang Yu said: "If there is someone who can bear the responsibility, then my father will be implicated.  It will be much less" "What does Yuan Ze mean?" Sure enough, Lu Huiqing was thinking, does Wang Zhu want to be used as a scapegoat?  "Erlang!" Wang Yu said in a deep voice, "Can you let Erlang bear this responsibility first" Erlang Lu Heqing is a dead man!  Lu Huiqing's heart moved. She completely understood what Wang Yu meant, and she couldn't help but feel a little angry.  No matter what, my brother is dead. Although dead people don't matter, having such a bad name after death is disrespectful to the dead  How could Lu Huiqing be willing to let his younger brother who had just been laid to rest have to suffer like this?  Emotionally speaking, he couldn't bear it.  At the same time, I felt some hatred for Wang Yu for no reason in my heart. This guy was too much, too insidious and mean.  Although it was a temporary measure, if it were anyone else, they might still admire Wang Yu's quick wit, but once the incident happened to him, it would completely change.  ¡°Perhaps Wang Yu had a history of taking advantage of them, which naturally made Lu Huiqing feel a little disgusted.  Wang Yu saw this and said: "Brother Jifu, I know this is very embarrassing for you, and I feel sorry for Erlang. But the matter has reached this point, and there must be a countermeasure. In any case, Erlang has or the living person is more  It¡¯s important. This way we can protect our father¡¯s reputation, and at the same time, we can help the official family get out of trouble. This time Brother Jifu may be a little implicated. This kindness will be remembered by the official family and my father, and it will definitely be beneficial in the future" Lu Huiqing then thought.  When I think about it, this is indeed the case.  Wang Anshi's collapse would not do him any good, not to mention that he was also involved in the matter. It would be bad if it harmed him.  The most important thing is that by taking this scapegoat at this moment, you are not only helping Wang Anshi, but also helping Emperor Zhao Xu.  Let the emperor owe him a favor, and there will always be a chance to use it in the future.  After all, his brother is dead, so it would be good for him to play some role in the end. I can only feel sorry for him for the time being In the blink of an eye, Lu Huiqing's mind changed.  After all, he and Wang Yu are the same.  In comparison, Wang Yu is younger, arrogant and mean, while Lu Huiqing is more cunning, tolerant, and terrifying "Okay!" Lu Huiqing sighed and agreed.  He thought to himself: Erlang, I will definitely help you regain your dignity in the future Wang Yu also breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly prepared for relevant matters.  Therefore, he did not notice Lu Huiqing's cold eyes, nor did he think that he would pay a heavy price for this transaction in the future At this time, Zhao Xu in the palace also happened to leave for Kaifeng Mansion to deal with the consequences of his insistence on going his own way.  The mess To be continued.  )

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 330: Kaifeng Mansion

    The Northern Song Dynasty established its capital in Bianjing, so Kaifeng Mansion was naturally of great significance.  Like the Chang'an Order in the Han and Tang Dynasties, the Kaifeng Prefecture Yin was usually only the emperor's confidant, and he could definitely be regarded as an important minister.  In many cases, Kaifeng Prefecture Yin also has clear political significance.  This originated from the fact that Taizong Zhao Kuangyi made a good start and rose to the throne as the governor of Kaifeng.  Therefore, if a prince serves as the governor of Kaifeng in future generations, it will largely be a prelude to becoming a prince.  Of course, because the only prince lived among the people and was not recognized by his subjects, Renzong was actually childless.  The adopted Zhao Zongshi did not have this opportunity. He died a few years after taking the throne. Zhao Xu, who had not yet reached the throne, ascended the throne and had no experience in Kaifeng Mansion.  Therefore, those who have served as Kaifeng governor over the years are all important ministers of the dynasty, such as Bao Zheng, Ouyang Xiu, Zhao Bian, and even today's Wang Gui, all important ministers who are famous in history.  Of course, Bao Zheng is the most famous among them.  Bao Zheng in the novel has the reputation of Qingtian. Although it is exaggerated, Bao Zheng was indeed known for his fairness and integrity when he was in charge of the Kaifeng Mansion, and he was a banner in interrogating cases.  Therefore, the Empress Dowager Cao mentioned Bao Zheng many times and did not trust other people for this reason.  Today, Wang Gui of the Kaifeng Prefecture heard the news that he was not the presiding judge of the Kaifeng Prefecture case, so he was inevitably a little disappointed.  But then I thought about it, why bother getting involved in the muddy waters?  The Empress Dowager personally intervened, and also involved the officials and Wang Anshi. Although the trial was probably just a formality, it was bound to offend people.  The shrewd Wang Gui was naturally unwilling to get involved. When he was in trouble, he heard that Zeng Gongliang had recommended Zhao Bian.  It doesn¡¯t matter whether you look down on me or not, I am happy and free.  Regarding Zeng Gongliang¡¯s proposal.  Zhao Xu didn't say anything. After all, he didn't have any clear instructions. It was completely understandable that Zeng Xianggong was an expedient to appease the Empress Dowager.  Zhao Bian is Zhao Bian, things have reached this point.  It no longer matters who is presiding over the proceedings.  Li Fugui!  ¡°Hmph, Zhao Xu was also gnashing his teeth in hatred, this time he was tricked by this guy.  Fortunately, I have already made arrangements, so I can save some face, but I don't know if it will go smoothly!  The most difficult case is undoubtedly the Bianjing case, although there are still doubts.  Just the fact that Lin Zhao and Zhejia bought war horses together could kill them all. ???????????????????????????????????????????????? off out of the blue.  He was thinking, is he, the emperor, so useless?  Why is it so difficult to kill someone?  I wanted to use this case to establish my authority, but there were twists and turns.  There are many obstacles, but I still can't get what I want.  Sima Guang, Ouyang Xiu and other important ministers wrote to him that he would not give face, but the old grandmother came forward, which made him feel helpless.  Zhao Xu felt deeply that something was not going well, and the rebellious psychology in his heart became stronger and stronger.  It also made some thoughts in his heart become stronger and stronger, and he insisted on going his own way.  Vow to kill Lin Zhao?  That's what he wanted.  But when the time comes, there will inevitably be a lot of gossip, which will have a great impact on his reputation.  What¡¯s more, in the current situation, with the protection of the old grandmother and the letters from Sima Guang, Ouyang Xiu and other ministers, can we still insist on going our own way to the end?  In any case, out of filial piety, the face of the old grandmother must be taken into consideration.  What¡¯s more important is that Gyeongju is in a mess and the Zhong family has been wronged. Now if the Zhe family is convicted again.  What will be the consequences?  Xixia is watching with eager eyes, but the northwest border defense is in violent turmoil, which is quite dangerous.  Unless he, the emperor, doesn't want to do it, Zhao Xu must have some scruples Although Zhao Xu is angry, he is also rational.  As an emperor.  There is also a lot of helplessness, and some things are destined to be temporarily endured!  During his three-year career as emperor, Zhao Xu's level of maneuvering has improved a lot, and he is no longer the little kid he used to be.  He also became more tolerant and more insidious.  Lin Zhao should remember this account first!  One day, the Song Dynasty will have the final say in the world, and truly stick to its word.  Unconsciously, Zhao Xu hated many people, including his old grandmother, the Empress Dowager Cao But no matter what, the most important thing was to clean up the current mess first.  Lin Zhaowenzhan was his own will, which will inevitably be criticized by others. He must shirk responsibility for this matter.  How could the emperor be wrong?  How could the emperor admit his mistake so easily?  Zhao Xu could only insist that he was deceived, but someone must take responsibility for the matter Wang Anshi was undoubtedly the first to bear the brunt. Although the cause of the incident was largely due to Wang Xianggong, his son and students were also among them.  Played a very disgraceful role.  But now that it's time to use Wang Xianggong, we can only persist as always and continue to protect him.  Zhao Xu knew very well that if Wang Anshi fell, what would happen to him??Any benefit.  He didn't want the vigorous Xining Reform to fail, and he didn't want to be criticized and ridiculed, even if no one dared to laugh at him to his face.  If you fail, your prestige and strength will inevitably be hit.  Therefore, from beginning to end, he and Wang Anshi both prospered and suffered losses.  But apart from that, who should take the blame?  It¡¯s really distressing!  There was no time to think too much, the old grandmother was already waiting at Kaifeng Mansion, and she had to rush over to meet her.  "My grandson has met my grandmother!" Zhao Xu came to Kaifeng Mansion in an anxious mood, only to find that the Forbidden Army had surrounded the place.  The two most distinguished people in the royal family appeared here together, so safety naturally required special attention.  It seems that since Taizong, this was the first time that the emperor visited Kaifeng Mansion in person, and Zhao Xu unintentionally created another history.  To Zhao Xu's surprise, the Empress Dowager Cao was not as furious as expected, but said kindly: "Zhong Zhen, I have no choice but to call you here today!" "Grandma summoned me, and my grandson is here now.  Serve!" Even though there is a lot of dissatisfaction in my heart, I still have to play the role of a good son and a filial son in front of many ministers.  Ms. Cao shook her head and said: "No, it's just that the officials below are too shameless. As you know, Minyan saved your Aunt Fukang and your uncle. It's rare for her to make a request, and I can't refuse it."  I originally planned to go to the execution ground to save Lin Zhao's life, and then discuss with you to see if I could be lenient. You also know that my grandmother is old and unable to intervene in political affairs. But I didn't expect that she would meet him at the execution ground.  This kind of thing was originally a big case, but I didn't expect that there were so many hidden things in it. They actually tried to deceive you. Grandma really couldn't bear it, so I asked you to see it with your own eyes and let you deal with it and clean up Chaogang's ethics!  "The Cao family is very strategic. Without revealing Lin Zhao's identity, it is natural that his grandson Zhao Xu is the closer, so some things will naturally favor him.  All her words seemed to be for Zhao Xu, and she only participated accidentally, leaving Zhao Xu unable to say anything at all.  Is it really just a coincidence?  Zhao Xu secretly said in his heart.  It is reasonable for Chai Minyan to plead for mercy, but the old grandmother loves her aunt Zhao Fukang and her brother Guojiu Cao the most. It is reasonable to exchange the kindness of two lives for rescuing Lin Zhao.  At this point, I can only blame myself for my bad luck. I accidentally let my grandmother get involved, which hampered everything.  Mrs. Cao looked completely ignorant and was very angry at the actions of the officials below, thinking that they were deceiving the emperor and neglecting their superiors.  It was a gesture of concern and instruction. As a grandson, he could only obey obediently, but also pretended to be indignant, educated, and even grateful.  I have to say that this is a big challenge for Zhao Xu's acting skills.  "Grandma, my grandson knows. It's because my grandson doesn't know people well and was blinded by others" "It's good to know, but you have to be careful in the future. You need to handle today's matter properly. It's best to  To serve as a warning to others." Mrs. Cao looked at Zhao Xu kindly, but she had another plan in mind.  "And you" Mrs. Cao suddenly looked unhappy when she saw Wang Anshi and several husbands, and admonished: "The official family is still young, and you ministers and assistants are indispensable in the court, but what have you done? Northwest Appearance  Didn't you realize that he had suffered such a huge injustice?" This time, Zeng Gongliang was inevitably brought in for reprimand.  However, he knew very well that the Empress Dowager was the one who meant everything, and these words were specifically addressed to Wang Anshi.  The Empress Dowager was admonishing, but Wang Anshi could only listen obediently.  To be honest, he felt very wronged. How could things be like this?  Is there something wrong with Lee Bo Kyu?  Was Lin Zhao wronged?  Even if he doesn't want to believe it, all the current signs show that this is indeed the case.  It feels very uncomfortable to be cheated by a good friend. Wang Xianggong doesn¡¯t know it yet, but he has also been cheated by his son and a good student.  The current situation made Wang Anshi very embarrassed, and he really didn't know how to deal with himself for a while.  Especially when Mr. Cao said this, he felt even more ashamed.  Of course, the stubborn Wang Xianggong is the type who will never give up until the Yellow River is reached. He will never admit his mistake until the case is heard.  When Zhao Bian set off from Hangzhou, he received a summons from the Iron-faced Sect Master, so he rushed back to Bianjing without stopping, so naturally it was too late to submit a letter.  During the journey, how did you learn the truth of the matter?  Being so eager makes people suspicious.  What's more, Lin Zhao used to be his subordinate, so if he wrote a letter to defend him, he would inevitably be gossiped about, which might be counterproductive.  Zhao Bian originally thought that he would have no chance to catch up with the rescue of the young master, but he didn't expect that Zeng Gongliang's suggestion actually played a huge role in him.  It is necessary to emphasize that Zeng Gongliang did not know anything about it, and it was not an intentional arrangement. It was just a coincidence. ???????????????????????????????????? The Queen Mother¡¯s decree, and the Emperor agrees,Prime Minister Xi suggested that Zhao Pian naturally obeyed and was very happy.  Especially when he heard that the location of the trial was set to be in Kaifeng Mansion, he was even more relieved. Zhao Pian thought to himself: Brother Xiren, you can finally rest in peace!  While talking, he strode into Kaifeng Mansion, and first went to pay homage to the Empress Dowager Cao and the Emperor Zhao Xu

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 331: The most heinous crime

    Zhao Pin's arrival was suspected to help Wang Anshi out of the siege and broke the awkward atmosphere.   "See the Empress Dowager, see Your Majesty!" "No need to be polite, Qing Zhao. You have just returned to Bianjing, and you have been tired from traveling and traveling. You haven't had time to wash away the dust, so I called you here. Thank you for your hard work!" Zhao Pin is known as the Iron-faced Emperor.  Shi, together with Bao Zheng, a direct scholar of Longtuge, and Tang Jie, a political advisor who was "angry" to death by Lin Zhao, were all well-known figures in the Song Dynasty, and their names were admired by everyone.  Zhao Pin was also praised by Renzong and Yingzong, so Zhao Xu behaved very politely, and the style of benevolent emperor caring for his ministers was immediately apparent.  Perhaps he was a little unhappy with Zhao Pin as the presiding judge, but there was nothing he could do about it.  After all, Zeng Gongliang had already proposed and the old grandmother had agreed.  No matter what!  Anyway, who is presiding over the trial has little influence at this moment. Zhao Pin's reputation and prestige are here. If he can handle this matter comprehensively and extract himself and Wang Anshi, others will not gossip in the future, which is a good thing to some extent.  .  But can it be achieved?  Zhao Xu forced a smile on his face, but he was actually very upset.  Zhao Pin said respectfully: "Your Majesty said something serious. This is my honor and duty. Please give me your instructions!" "Yes!" Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Today, there is a case of Lin Zhao, the young minister of Dali Temple, collaborating with the enemy and treason.  The Ministry of Punishment has already convicted him, and he doesn't want to find any clues. It seems that there is something hidden. Please investigate and clear up the innocent, and punish the guilty." "I obey the order!" Cao added: "Zhao Pin, you.  It must be tried carefully. It is outrageous for those people in Yushitai and the Ministry of Justice to take advantage of people's lives and hide things from superiors and subordinates. You are a veteran of three dynasties and a close friend of Bao Zheng. You should be as unyielding as he is and uphold justice.  " Zhao Pin also knows some secret things. In addition to encouragement, Cao's words also have some hints.  Zhao Pin asked knowingly, and he knew some things clearly, so he immediately said: "I will obey the decree of the Queen Mother!" Immediately, the trial of the largest case in the Xining period began.  The Empress Dowager, Emperor Zhao Xu, and other prime ministers listened, and the iron-faced censor Zhao Pin presided over the trial.  "Bring the relevant people with you!" Zhao Pin sat in court, feeling fair and majestic.  Although Lin Zhao temporarily recovered his physical health, he was still guilty.  Attended the hall together with Zhe Wenxin, Zhong Shidao, Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo.  Seeing Lin Zhao again, Zhao Pin could not help but feel a little moved.  It turns out that the young man who has worked with him for a long time is the son of the late emperor, the child that Brother Xi Ren has been searching for for many years.  People are very happy that the late emperor's son is alive, but what is rare is that he is still so good.  Zhao Pin sighed in his heart, but controlled his emotions well. As the chief judge, he could not be biased in the slightest.  "Lin Zhao, Li Fugui, the governor of Qingzhou, has accused you of collaborating with the enemy and treason, can you plead guilty?" "No!" At this moment, Lin Zhao finally had a chance to speak, and he knew that he would be freed today.  "Then why did you plead guilty before?" Lin Zhao said loudly: "I have never confessed, but the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment never gave me a chance to speak." Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi couldn't help but frown, while Li Han and Wang Dongjian were trembling with fear.  , all of them were quite embarrassed.  "Oh? What's your excuse?" Zhao Pin followed the instructions very cooperatively.  "Excuse?" Lin Zhaodao: "First of all, I want to sue Qingzhou Li Fugui for concocting an unjust case and killing Pao Ze! As for the evidence, Dashun City guards Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo can confirm it." "Your Majesty, please defend Dashun City's unjust death.  The more than a thousand soldiers made the decision!" Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo behaved very well. They jumped on him and burst into tears.  The heartbreaking sadness moved many people present. Zhao Xu's expression was slightly unnatural and he said: "If you have any grievances, just tell Mr. Zhao Pin, and he will support justice for you." Zhao Pin took the opportunity.  Asked: "What do you all know?" "During that time Dashun City" Jing Si immediately sobbed and defended Dashun City. The situation came. How difficult the situation was. How did Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao lead the way?  People came to the rescue, encouraged the soldiers to hold on to the city, fought hard for many days, and so on.  Coupled with Liu Changzuo's supplements and exaggerations, Lin Zhao, who collaborated with the enemy and treason, became a hero who defended the city and resisted foreign enemies.  Jing Sili said: "That day, seeing that the city was about to be destroyed, Li Fugui finally led his troops in time. We thought everything was safe, but the soldiers were exhausted from fighting hard for many days and fell asleep after nightfall. Nothing could have happened.  I thought that in the middle of the night, Li Fugui led his soldiers to set fire to the camp and mutilated all the more than a thousand surviving soldiers. " "The poor soldiers did not die on the battlefield, but they were not killed by the enemy's sword, but they were burned alive by the commander. It's natural justice.  Where are you?" Liu Changzuo burst into tears, almost fainting when he remembered the tragic situation that night.??.  When the people present heard that Dashun City was in such a situation, the crowd was in a state of excitement, with shock written all over their faces.  "Then how did you escape?" Liu Changzuo said: "Thanks to General Jing's compassion for the soldiers and letting the barracks be used for the injured soldiers to live in, we happened to go out on inspection together again, and we were lucky enough to escape." "Your Majesty, Li Fugui's  We can clearly see the evil deeds. The more than a thousand soldiers died miserably and unjustly" Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo cried together: "We were hiding all the way from Qingzhou to Bianjing.  , just to avenge the soldiers who died in vain" Looking at their ragged clothes and thin bodies, you can imagine how much hardship they suffered along the way.  Zhao Xu¡¯s face became more and more ugly, and he became more and more angry with Li Fugui.  After all, he was the official who had entrusted him with the important task, but he did such a thing, which made him and the entire Song Dynasty lose face When Zhao Pin saw this, he asked: "Why do you think Li Fugui did this at that time?" Jing Sili shook his head.  Said: "The general didn't know, and guessed that it might have something to do with Lin Shaoqing. At that time, we saw from a distance that Lin Shaoqing was tied up by Li Fugui, and they had a fierce quarrel" "Lin Zhao, what were you arguing about at that time?" Zhao  Pin asked in a deep voice.  Lin Zhaodao: "I returned from Tubo and went to Qingzhou to investigate the defeat of Dashun City on your Majesty's orders. Li Fugui claimed that the defeat was because Zhong Yong and others did not obey orders, and he beheaded the relevant generals and imprisoned them.  Ke Chen conducted an overt investigation and secret investigation in Gyeongju, and the result was that Xixia did not take the initiative to invade the border. It was Li Fugui who took the initiative to fight against the Xixia people, and went deep alone. This led to the disastrous consequences.  , and then had to reveal his identity in Dashun City. Without any followers, Li Fugui was afraid that the crime would be exposed, and he would frame the minister for colluding with Xixia, and he would kill all the soldiers in Dashun City who could prove his innocence and put the blame on me.  Speaking of which, I was indeed the one who harmed them!" His eyes were full of tears as he spoke, and he was filled with sadness.  Everyone present felt very uncomfortable.  Wang Anshi's heart felt cold. Is this still the Li Fugui he knew?  When did he become so cruel and cruel?  To be continued.  )

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 332 The Scapegoat

    There is no doubt about the identity of Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo. Li Fugui's own military report also stated that they were his loyal subordinates and were killed by Lin Zhao.  .Therefore, they were not suspected of perjury by collaborating with Lin Zhao, so the testimony was naturally very credible.  Lin Zhao was just a young minister of Dali Temple at the time and had nothing to do with the military. It was impossible to incite the border generals to join him in collaborating with the enemy and treason.  What's more, the charge itself is ridiculous. How is it possible that Lin Shaoqing, who has a promising future, commits treason?  It sounds a bit ridiculous no matter what.  When Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo cried and testified, everyone present probably knew it.  In contrast, Lee Bo-gyu, who controlled everything in Gyeongju, could do this. In order to cover up his previous crimes, he took desperate risks and continued to frame greater injustices.  Not to mention, Li Fugui¡¯s ruthlessness is not something ordinary people have.  However, his audacity and heinous crimes are shocking and unexpected.  Wang Anshi was in deep shock, and Zhao Xu's mood was not much better.  He never thought Li Fugui was very clean, but he didn't expect him to be so dirty.  After things in Dashun City were sorted out, Zhao Peng turned to ask: "Lin Zhao, what are your intentions in buying war horses from Tubo privately?" "Master Zhao, can you allow me to explain this matter?" Zhewen  Xin quickly stepped forward and rushed to answer. It was best for her to explain this matter.  "Okay, tell me!" Zhao Pian still had a good impression of those who took the initiative to testify and defend the young master.  Zhe Wenxin suddenly fell to his knees on the ground, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the little girl Zhe Wenxin apologizes to Your Majesty on behalf of her brother Zhe Kexing!" "Did your Zhe family buy those war horses?" Zhao Xu spoke, the general of the border army  Restlessness is the most taboo thing for emperors.  Zhe Wenxin said in a deep voice: "Yes, but the Zhe family in Fuzhou has no qualms with the Song Dynasty, so they were forced to make such a move!" "How can you do nothing?" Zhao Xu was still a little unhappy, and then  There are many reasons why such things are difficult to tolerate.  Zhe Wenxin immediately replied: "This year, a group of war horses were supposed to be sent to Fuzhou from the ranch on Huanqing Road, but they were intercepted by Li Fugui." It was Li Fugui again. Everyone couldn't help but shake their heads. How many crimes did Li Zhizhou commit in the northwest?  ah?  How many things has he done?  Zhewenxin said: "My brother once asked him for help, but he always evaded, and we were helpless. I wanted to report it to the Privy Council, but for some other reasons" He glanced at Wang Anshi as he spoke, and the implication was already there.  Very obvious.  Even the Fuzhou Zhe family can¡¯t afford to offend Li Fugui, who has Wang Anshi¡¯s background. What¡¯s going on?  Is Mr. Wang extremely powerful?  Wang Anshi's face became even more gloomy, even though he was full of injustice and had no idea.  But it is inevitably involved, and he must not be suspected!  Zhao Xu also had a somewhat complicated look in his eyes. He had a purpose in reusing Wang Anshi, and it was necessary to protect him at this moment.  But it doesn't mean that he can allow the Wang family to continue to grow. Unexpectedly, apart from the small actions of the Wang family in private, the impact has been so bad. Maybe maybe Inadvertently, Zhao Xu has some ideas in his mind, as well as the future.  Some long-term plans Zhao Pian is old and strong, and he knows what he knows, and asked: "Why did Li Fugui intercept your war horses?" "Due to the serious reclamation of pastures on Shaanxi Road, nearly half of the pastures were destroyed, including Huanqing Road.  The most serious problem is that the number of war horses produced is only 20 to 30% of previous years" Lin Zhao told another earth-shattering fact in one sentence. The significance of war horses to the Northern Song Dynasty is self-evident.  Shaanxi Road in the northwest is an important horse breeding town. What is the significance of establishing a horse herding supervisor?  Isn't it just to provide as many war horses as possible?  The imperial court has repeatedly issued orders not to allow pasture reclamation and tracking, but what is the actual situation?  The issue of pasture is directly related to the destiny of the country. How can people not pay attention to it?  Although Zhao Xu had seen some clues from the memorials submitted from various places, he never thought that the matter had become so serious.  Su An originally saw and heard something, but had no chance to report it.  Although it is a common phenomenon in Shaanxi Road, it is undoubtedly the most serious in Gyeongju. This shows the role played by Li Bogyu in it.  As the chief of an important military town in the northwest, how could he not know about pasture reclamation?  Without his acquiescence and support, this matter would not have been possible.  It is very possible that he is the biggest mastermind behind the scenes.  "If Lin Zhao was framed and the soldiers of Dashun City were killed as a last resort, in this case, he was an unforgivable moth, more hateful and more destructive than imagined.  "Lin Zhao, is what you said true?" Zhao Xu asked in a deep voice.  Although Lin Zhao was very unhappy with Zhao Xu and even had a little hatred, he was stillEmperor, people under the eaves have to bow their heads.  It's just that from now on, he will never be so loyal and true. The emperor is there to take advantage of him, and Lin Zhao has completely understood this.  "It's true. The accompanying officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army have also seen it. As long as your Majesty sends people to conduct secret inspections on Huanqing Road, it will be clear to all!" Zhao Xu was a little helpless. The matter was already clear to this point.  The Huanqing Road pasture was reclaimed, and the number of horses kept dropped sharply. Li Fugui was selfish and kept the war horses that should have been allocated to Fuzhou for his own use.  The Zhe family had no choice but to buy horses from Tubo because they were afraid of the power of Li Fugui and Wang Anshi.  ??And Lin Zhao happened to be on a mission to Hehuang and Tubo. As for how he got in touch with the Zhe family, it must be the girl in front of him!  Zhao Xu remembered that Su An said that he met a woman named Xin Wenzhe on the way and had an affair with Lin Zhao.  Xin Wenzhe, wouldn¡¯t it be Zhe Wenzhe if you turn it upside down? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of the blue?  Is the Zhe family more important than himself, the emperor?  Zhao Bian also asked: "In that case, Lin Zhao, why didn't you say it earlier?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Yushitai didn't give me this chance at all, and Xixia is eyeing it with eager eyes, Qingzhou is in chaos, and Qingjian is a mess.  The city has been implicated. If there is any more trouble in the prefecture, the northwest border defense will be in turmoil. I am not willing to let the Song Dynasty suffer losses for my own sake!" These generous words are not righteous, in fact, Lin Zhao is indeed.  Thinking this way makes people a little moved.  The Empress Dowager Cao was greatly relieved that the son of Renzong could put his own safety aside and consider the interests of the country first. He is really a good boy. What a pity Zhao Xu couldn't help but feel a little moved, and he was also wondering if he was going too far.  Okay, did you treat Lin Zhao too badly?  For a moment, Zhao Xu couldn't help but feel a little guilty Of course, everyone present could see that this girl from the Zhe family had a close relationship with Lin Zhao, and there were naturally reasons for this.  What's even more rare is that the Zhe family is willing to take risks to tell the truth Zhao Pian asked again: "Lin Zhao, why are you having contact with Liang Yi? The Xixia Prime Minister wrote a letter to you, but the words are sincere.  Ah!" The old gentleman seemed to be questioning, but in fact he gave Lin Zhaobian a chance to defend himself.  Lin Zhaodao: "It is sheer nonsense to associate with Liang Yimi. When we were in Qingtang City, Liang Yimi and I fought to the death and became a fire and water. How could we possibly collude with each other? Those soldiers who testified must have been killed by Qing Qing.  The state was bribed. As for Liang Yimi's letter, it was completely counterintuitive. I just don't know if it played into Li Fugui's plan, or if there was some collusion between him and Liang Yimi.  It was directly ignored. It is difficult to put such a thing on the table.  Thinking about it more carefully, Liang Yimi used counterintuitive tactics to harm Lin Zhao, and he was determined not to ignore the reputation of the Queen Mother sister, so some things were full of loopholes and could not withstand scrutiny at all!  Speaking of the Forbidden Army officers who testified, Zhao Xu almost blushed, but Lin Zhao gave him a good step, and now it is logical that all the blame was pushed onto Li Fugui.  With the testimony of Zhejia, Jing Sili, and Liu Changzuo, the originally loose chain of evidence for the crime was completely broken.  At this point, the matter is completely clear. The only problem now is how to impose the sentence.  Zhao Pian stood up and said: "Back to the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, the facts of the case are basically clear. I think the testimonies of several witnesses are credible. It would be best if I could confront Li Fugui face to face. As for how to conclude the case, please give me your Majesty's instructions.  ?¡± What needs Zhao Xu to make the decision is naturally the matter of breaking up the family and buying war horses. Although there is a reason for the matter, it is not good to hide it from the court after all.  This time it was a last resort, but what about next time?  Will he continue to recruit troops secretly like this and have a disobedient heart?  This kind of thing, often regardless of the reason, must be punished, at least to serve as a warning and to curb it.  Therefore, Zhao Pian did not dare to make the decision without authorization, and Zhao Xu could only make the decision himself Logically speaking, this is what happened, and he should be punished. However, this case has a special surname, and Zhao Xu is also in a bit of a dilemma.  The situation in the northwest is turbulent. It is the right time to employ people. How can we criticize Zhejia harshly?  What's more, the family was forced to leave, and everything happened because of Li Fugui.  Nowadays, people are openly and proactively admitting their mistakes. After all, they have not made any mistakes, so it is not good to dwell too deeply on them.  "What's more, the Zhe family only has one daughter in Bianjing, and Zhe Kexing is stationed in Fuzhou with a heavy army. The emperor is still a little wary.  ¡°Furthermore, Lin Zhao was also involved in this case, and now it has been proven that he was unjustly accused and suffered great grievances.  Moreover, his mission to Hehuang and Tubo was a great success. As for the mistake in purchasing war horses for the Zhe family, the starting point and even the subsequent defense of the Zhe family had a high-sounding reason to protect the Song Dynasty.  &nbsp; Under such circumstances, how can we pursue the investigation in depth, when a single move can affect the whole body?  If not, it will make him seem too stingy as an emperor. Instead of doing this, it is better to be generous and kind for a while and leave a good reputation.  Zhao Xu pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Lin Zhao, you have been wronged. You are acquitted immediately. As for Zhe Kexing, you will be fined two years as a warning to others!" Many people in the lobby of Kaifeng Mansion almost cheered, Lin Zhao  Finally acquitted, finally completely safe.  Cao, Zhao Peng and others could finally rest assured; their husband was fine. Meng Ruoying and other beauties were so excited that tears filled their eyes.  Lin Zhao himself was even more filled with emotion. He finally began to feel free of guilt and got rid of his status as a prisoner.  Over the past two months, he has suffered so much humiliation, and now he can finally hold his head high and feel proud.  Zhe Wenxin was even more happy. Not only was Lin Zhao innocent, but the Zhe family also got through the difficulties safely.  Two years' fine is simply a punishment worth mentioning. This is finally the best of both worlds. You can speak for yourself with facts, prove that your opinion is right, and give an explanation to the whole family.  The only ones at the scene who were not happy, or could not be happy, were probably Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi.  Zhao Xu was helpless. The authority of the emperor was frustrated because of this. He was helpless. Some things could only be endured in his heart.  The most troublesome thing now is how to deal with the aftermath. Li Fugui must take responsibility and pay the price, but what should Bianjing do?  Who will be the scapegoat?  Wang Anshi did not expect that things would end like this. Lin Zhao was acquitted, but Li Fugui was guilty of a heinous crime.  He had supported Li Fugui before, but how should he deal with it now?  "Your Majesty, I am guilty. I am ashamed of Your Majesty and I am ashamed of Lin Zhao!" Although Wang Anshi was stubborn, he dared to take responsibility and admitted his mistakes calmly.  Zhao Xu immediately took advantage of the situation and said: "Wang Qing, don't worry, you are also deceived by Li Fugui! It's in vain that I trusted him so much and entrusted him with such a heavy responsibility. I didn't expect that he would repay me like this. It is a heinous crime and cannot be forgiven!"  At that time, Zeng Gongliang, who was the Prime Minister, finally spoke: "Your Majesty, Li Fugui has indeed committed a heinous crime, but he is still in Qingzhou with a heavy army. You have to do something about the emperor's orders. If this is a crime, he will be punished.  Is there no danger? During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Second Division General Li Guangli learned from the past and had to guard against it! " During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Queen Wei Zifu and Prince Liu Zhi were unjustly killed. After investigation, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty found out that it was the Prime Minister Liu Qu.  Mao conspired with Li Guangli, the general of the Second Division.  Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was very angry after losing his beloved son. He had Liu Qumao imprisoned and executed. He ignored Li Guang's plan to send his army to the Western Regions and executed his family members.  This led to Li Guangli's rebellion in the northwest, and the Han army suffered heavy losses Although Li Fugui today does not have as much power as Li Guangli, in fact he still holds heavy troops and is stationed on the border.  He was able to cover the sky in Gyeongju with one hand, and many of his crimes were never exposed, which shows his strength.  Judging from the current situation, the relationship between this guy and Liang Yimi is unclear.  Huanqing Road was very important to the Song Dynasty. Chen Bing of Xixia was eyeing it. If he was forced to rush, the consequences would be disastrous.  As the prime minister, Zeng Gongliang should be worried.  Zhao Xu shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't be anxious. I have already predicted this and have sent Wang Shao to the northwest to take over Huanqing Road. Wang Shao! Zeng Gongliang felt relieved when he heard this. This is also the dragon of the second year of Jiayou.  Although he was a scholar in the year of Hubang, he was extremely knowledgeable and capable in the military. The status of simple military generals in the Northern Song Dynasty was not high, so even if he became a privy minister, Di Qing was despised as a civil servant.  The situation is different for generals, whose status is much higher. With Wang Shao's ability, if he had been prepared, he might have been able to solve it properly! But Lin Zhao was thinking that during the Song Shenzong period, he was most famous for opening up territories.  The battle against Tubo seems to be Wang Shao. Now that he has gone to the northwest, can he successfully deal with Li Fugui?  It's a pity that I have been kept in the dark and there is no news. Could it be that the officials are suspicious of me and don't trust me? The Empress Dowager Cao is in a slightly better mood. It turns out that Zhao Xu has long been suspicious of Li Fugui?  , but why bother Lin Zhao so much? Zhao Xu also seemed to realize this, sighing: "I was too impatient about the affairs in the northwest, and was deceived by the people below, so that I almost killed Zhongliang by mistake.  Dongyang, I blamed you wrongly!  " "Your Majesty's words are serious, I am terrified!  Lin Zhao said: "Now your Majesty has finally upheld justice and returned my innocence!"  " You said this, but you had a completely different idea in your heart. Zhao Xu, you don't miss the old relationship. If the Empress Dowager hadn't come forward, I would have become an injustice in the underground. How can such a deep hatred be dissipated so easily? &nbsp; Cao said: "Lin Zhao has indeed been wronged, and a meritorious minister has been wronged, so he should be compensated. Zhongzhen, the most important thing for a king is to make rewards and punishments clear." It seems that the old grandmother is worried about this.  The niece-in-law really loves her, and this is the rhythm of directly asking for compensation and rewards!  No matter what!  Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Indeed, Lin Zhao's mission to Hehuang, Tubo and Qingzhou for his merits in investigating the case should be rewarded Your several missions have spread the power of the Song Dynasty to all barbarians, and you can be canonized as Weiyuan."  Uncle!" In an instant, Lin Zhao gained an additional title of earl.  Although it is not the same as those prime ministers who are crowned as Dukes, it is already commendable to be an earl at such a young age.  Ms. Cao nodded with satisfaction. It was important to strive for more status for her child, but other matters needed to be considered in the long term.  He continued: "Those who deserve to be rewarded will be rewarded, and those who deserved to be punished will not be exempted How did the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment deal with such an unjust case? The crime of deceiving the superiors and concealing the inferiors, unjustly accusing the loyal, disregarding human lives, and deceiving the emperor is unforgivable!"  "Li Han, Wang Dongjian, how did you interrogate them?" Zhao Xu asked coldly in a deep voice. For the current plan, the crime can only be placed on these two people.  All he needs to do is give an explanation to the people in the world in name, and at the same time it can appease the dissatisfaction of the old grandmother.  Li Han and Wang Dongjian are not stupid, they know the current situation very well.  The emperor's question is already a good hint. Some things have to be admitted even if you don't admit them. Is it possible to reveal in court that it was the officials and Wang Xianggong's son who hinted?  It seems that this scapegoat is destined.  Does anyone believe that¡¯s just the case?  After all, they are just two ordinary officials, and their level is still a bit low.  Zhao Xu had no choice but to deal with it like this for now.  Unexpectedly, at this moment, someone walked into the lobby, knelt down and said sadly: "Your Majesty, I am guilty!" Everyone took a closer look, and the person who came was none other than Lu Huiqing, the young minister of agriculture!  (To be continued.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 333: Aiwuji House

    Lu Huiqing knelt down and shouted loudly and heartbroken. Everyone present looked at each other in confusion. Why did he come to help?  Today is the day when the case is being tried and convicted. When did he come shouting "I am guilty"?  Seeing this, Zhao Xu frowned and asked: "Lu Huiqing, what are you doing?" "Your Majesty, I am guilty!" Lu Huiqing said solemnly: "My brother unfortunately fell into the river and died a few days ago. I discovered it when I was sorting out his belongings.  After all this" He then handed over some letters. When he opened them, they were all written by Li Fugui. The discussion was to convict Lin Zhao and murder him if he was framed!  "What? Is he your brother? Lu Heqing?" Zhao Xu asked in a deep voice, his face changing several times.  "Yes!" Lu Huiqing nodded and said: "I never thought of it. I only discovered it when I was sorting out my belongings. I didn't expect that my brother and Li Fugui would collude and harmed Dongyang. I didn't dare to hide it, let alone delay it. Wait for me  When I rushed to the execution ground, everyone had already dispersed. I thought I was lucky that Dongyang was fine, otherwise I don't know what to do Then I hurried to Kaifeng Mansion to clarify the facts. "Everyone also understood that he had colluded with Li Fugui.  It's Lu Huiqing's younger brother, Lu Heqing.  A powerful Shi Yushi could indeed play a certain role in this case.  The letters brought by Lu Huiqing are the best evidence. Originally, these letters were written to Wang Yu. However, in order to keep them secret, there was no title. Only a few additions were needed to make them belong to Lu Heqing.  Lu Huiqing¡¯s second brother Lu Shengqing died in Hangzhou, which seemed to be related to Lin Zhao. Therefore, after thinking about it for a while, it was completely logical that Lu Heqing had this motive.  However, many insiders present are thinking that the person involved, Lu Huiqing, may be more likely, after all, he is more powerful.  Lu Heqing has always followed his brother's lead.  Is it justified that Lu Heqing does these things alone and Lu Huiqing has no knowledge at all?  Now that the Dong Chuang incident has occurred, a dead man has been left to take the blame.  Many people know this very well, but they just say it!  Lin Zhao just smiled coldly.  The Dongchuang incident was remedied in this way. Lu Huiqing, Lu Huiqing, do you really want to be despicable to the end?  Thinking that Lu Heqing was a censor, Lin Zhao thought about many problems. The final trial and interrogation may have been the instructions of Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi.  But the murder in the Taiwan prison should have been committed by them, right?  It doesn¡¯t matter.  Lu Heqing is already dead, so this can be regarded as retribution!  Lin Zhao didn't know that this person deserved the punishment and that the retribution was done for him by someone.  As for Lu Huiqing, don't worry, this account will be settled in the future.  Zhao Xu understood everything the first time he saw the letter.  Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu played a disgraceful role in this matter, and he knew this.  Now it is naturally best to use the dead Lu Heqing as the scapegoat. This can be regarded as an explanation for everyone.  Lu Huiqing is very sensible. It¡¯s great to stand up and support herself at such a critical time!  very good!  Zhao Xu remembered today's good performance in his heart and would naturally make some small compensations in the future.  Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice: "I am guilty of failing to discipline my younger brother. I didn't expect that he would do such a wrong thing I have warned him many times. The death of Shengqing was his own fault and had nothing to do with Dongyang. However,  He always refuses to listen and misunderstands Dongyang, so that Your Majesty, please correct the crime of lax discipline and apologize to Dongyang. I'm sorry! I should have asked my younger brother to come to apologize to you in person, but he has wanted to come.  It¡¯s also retribution!¡± It was not easy for Lu Huiqing to say this duplicitously. Lin Zhao could hardly help but laugh when he looked at his pretended sadness.  It really embarrassed him.  ¡°It¡¯s just that people are talking about this, what else can be done?  After all, Lu Heqing was dead, and Lu Huiqing's words completely shifted the blame.  Lin Zhao knew what the situation behind this incident was, so he could only stop at it.  It's impossible to delve into it at all.  "Brother Jifu said something serious, it's just a thought that Erlang came here!" Lin Zhao took advantage of the situation and said a polite word, but he felt completely different in his heart.  Lu Huiqing, just wait and one day you will pay back all these humiliations!  Perhaps, Lin Zhao was quite kind before this, but after experiencing a catastrophe, his mentality has changed a lot.  Perhaps to survive in this era, we must learn to retaliate.  With the steps, it was easier for Zhao Xu to handle it. He shook his head and said: "Lu Huiqing, you are lax in your discipline, but Lu Heqing is already an adult and is an official of the imperial court. What he did wrong has nothing to do with you. Fortunately, it didn't happen because of it."  It caused a disaster and he fell into the river and died. Dongyang also expressed his understanding, so I won't pursue it too much. However, you should stay at home and think about it for now!" "Yes, thank you for your tolerance, your Majesty!"  There was no channeling, but they worked well together on the spot.  Li ? kneeling in the hallWang Dongjian is not stupid. He knows what this conversation means and what he should do.  Immediately said: "Your Majesty, we were also confused for a moment. We were instructed by Lu Heqing to do something wrong. Please forgive us" Zhao Xu said coldly: "It's too late. The Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment are just and strict.  The land cannot tolerate you, but I am confused for a while. Go to Lingnan to be an official, and repent of your mistakes! " Lingnan has not been developed on a large scale in the Song Dynasty. Most of it is a barbaric land. Going there to be demoted is considered a kind of punishment.  Pretty brutal torture.  Even if Li Han and Wang Dongjian don't want to, they have to endure the pain of taking the blame for the emperor and the prime minister.  I just hope that the emperor will think of his contribution earlier and transfer himself back!  The matter has been settled here. Lu Heqing, Li Han and others were made scapegoats. Lin Zhao was also acquitted and received compensation and rewards. Everyone is happy!  "Okay, it's settled! It's getting late, grandma, go back to the palace and rest!" Zhao Xu respectfully asked his grandmother for instructions, showing his filial piety.  "Okay!" Perfect solution, Mr. Cao was satisfied.  After all, she was old, and she was indeed a little tired after working hard today, so she left immediately accompanied by Zhao Fukang.  Although Zhao Xu had a pleasant appearance, he was actually holding back a lot of anger. He glanced at Lin Zhao and said solemnly: "Dongyang, you have been wronged recently, please go back and have a good rest for a few days!"  Then he walked out quickly and accidentally saw Chai Minyan standing aside.  I can't help but think in my heart.  I heard that she became Cao Yi's adopted daughter and the Empress Dowager's niece. Couldn't she be her aunt?  She has a deep love for Lin Zhao, and if she marries him one day, wouldn't it mean that Lin Zhao, who is younger than her, is a generation above her?  Zhao Xu couldn¡¯t help but feel a strange feeling in his heart.  This is just the beginning!  When he finds out that Lin Zhao is his "uncle", what will happen?  Lin Zhao also felt relaxed and returned to Jiangnanju under the escort of several beauties. This time they could finally go home in good faith.  The situation of the case being tried in Kaifeng Mansion has spread, and the Taixue students feel regretful and work even harder.  Public opinion has begun to turn in the opposite direction ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But it is said that the Empress Dowager Cao has just returned to celebrate her birthday  In the palace, the Queen Mother rushed over.  Today she learned the news relatively late, so she didn¡¯t have time to rush to the scene.  She was a little worried when she heard that there was a conflict between her son and her mother-in-law.  "I'm afraid that my son will be impulsive and be criticized for being unfilial."  Fortunately, things went smoother than expected and were finally resolved properly.  But it seems that his son suffered a loss, but he was the one who took the blame first, and there was nothing he could do about some things.  In view of his status, Gao Taotao had no time to comfort his son, so he hurried to visit Cao to fulfill his filial piety.  "Aunt, don't be angry about what happened today. Zhong Zhen is still young after all, and he was deceived by the ministers!" Gao Taotao said something wrong with Zhao Xu, but in his heart, Cao had many complaints.  A grandmother would go so far as to embarrass her "real" grandson for the sake of an outsider. It's true!  After this incident, Mr. Cao has seen through Zhao Xu¡¯s nature. Like his father, he is also a cold and cold person.  If he was dealing with others, that would be enough. Cao might even praise him, but he just made things difficult for the biological son of Emperor Renzong.  If he hadn't rushed over in time today, Lin Zhao might have been and his daughter-in-law Gao Taotao was not much better. Mrs. Cao was destined to be unhappy.  Much resentment.  But for now, we still have to pretend to be a snake, and Lin Zhao's identity cannot be revealed.  Cao didn't know what Gao Taotao would do to leave the cabinet if he knew that Renzong's parents and children were alive in the world "It doesn't matter. Minyan saved your sister and your uncle. I have to do it both emotionally and rationally."  Help. I just didn¡¯t expect that it would be such a big injustice. Zhong Zhen was almost deceived" "Yes, he will learn from it. I hope so!"  Taotao said goodbye and said: "Aunt, you are tired today. You should rest first!" "Yeah!" Cao suddenly remembered something and added: "By the way, Min Yan and Zhong Ming's marriage is probably going to be a big deal."  No way. Your uncle took Min Yan as his adopted daughter on a whim today. They are so different!" "Oh!" For a moment, Gao Taotao's face became slightly unnatural.  Ms. Cao smiled and said, "Don't let him be angry. Cao Jian doesn't want to do that either!" "It's okay!" Gao Taotao smiled and left.  Zhao Fukang slipped out from nowhere, came to his side and said, "Mother, my suggestion is not bad!" "The ghost is clever, not bad!" Mrs. Cao, who has both children, was greatly relieved.  &nbsp; "Then when will grandma fulfill them?" "You mean to ask me to grant a marriage?" Zhao Fukang nodded and said: "In this way, the empress can love Wujiwu and her brother openly and openly!" "That's right!" Cao Fukang  Shi smiled lightly, but to be precise, he should be in love with Ujiwu!  "I didn't expect that my younger brother is very lucky. Those girls are very good!" Zhao Fukang said: "Today, Miss Meng, who is wearing a wedding dress, seems to be worshiping heaven and earth with her younger brother at the execution ground This persistence and deep affection are really impressive.  It's quite touching." Mrs. Cao pondered for a moment and said, "That girl is good, but she is just a businesswoman. It is too shabby to be a married woman. But seeing that he is deeply in love and has a marriage contract, it is already an honor to be an equal wife."  It's not that Mr. Cao looks down on Meng Ruoying, it's just that Lin Zhao's identity is here. If he is not living among the people, he should be one of the nine-five-year-olds.  His wife is the queen, how can she be a merchant girl?  Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, businessmen are always ranked last.  Even if the Meng family had been commended and awarded by Emperor Taizong, it would not work.  Zhenzong's decision to make Liu E, who was born in the middle class, the queen, was an exception and has no reference value.  Even though Lin Zhao¡¯s identity is unknown now, the Cao family attaches great importance to the background of their daughter-in-law, especially the royal wife.  Chai Minyan, niece of Duke Chongyi of the former royal family, was of noble birth.  Moreover, she is smart and virtuous, and is a good wife. If she can be a mother to the world in the future!  In this era, there are distinctions between concubines and concubines, and there is an orderly hierarchy of superiority and inferiority.  Rules that no one can break.  Mrs. Cao is Lin Zhao's aunt. If her identity is clear, she can make decisions about her son's marriage. Now she can only intervene tactfully in this way.  Of course, Chai Minyan has been around the longest, and it is true that I like her the most.  under balance.  Chai Minyan is the most suitable wife.  Zhao Fukang said: "Yes, I think Miss Meng can understand it too!" "They are all good girls who are well-educated and reasonable. If they can't understand this, will the back house have peace in the future? I heard that Dongyang has been with her since she was a child.  She is a childhood sweetheart, and having her as an equal wife is also a reward for the Meng family." Mrs. Cao acted like a mother-in-law.  What's more, who dares to disobey the Queen Mother's decree?  "If you are an emperor, there are many concubines and they have their own etiquette. Ordinary aristocratic officials have three wives and four concubines, one legitimate wife and two equal wives, and who is going to give the title of equal wife to the empress? That Miss Mu was born in a dusty family and has been a concubine.  It's a compliment, so it's not appropriate. But what do you think of the girl from the Zhe family?" Zhao Fukang asked with a smile.  "Miss Zhe?" Zhao Fukang nodded and said: "Yes, I have heard that Dongyang traveled thousands of miles with her when she traveled westward. Dongyang also saved her life several times. This time Miss Zhe came all the way, how could she not  Saving people on the spot shows their deep love. They are friends in need! I see that the girl Zhe has good looks, not to mention she is the daughter of the Zhe family in Fuzhou. Dongyang marries her, which means Fuzhou's support.  " Ms. Cao glanced at her daughter in surprise.  After taking another look, I found that my daughter seemed different, and this sentence was even more meaningful.  Although Zhao Fukang is a daughter, he was also born in an imperial family and has been influenced by it since childhood.  They are all aware of the tactics and tactics.  The adopted brother Zhao Zongshi looks sanctimonious, but in fact he is also a cold person.  The most obvious thing is that after he ascended the throne, he greatly rewarded his own daughter, but Renzong's daughter ignored him. Although Zhao Fukang didn't say it, he was actually dissatisfied.  Especially how Zhao Zongshi treated Cao, she knew it very well.  In the past, I had no choice but to endure it, but now, it¡¯s a completely different story.  Lin Zhao was her biological brother. She clearly remembered that when she was young, her father held her in his arms and sighed: Why were you not born a boy?  Childlessness was the greatest pain in Emperor Renzong's life. Zhao Fukang, the most favored eldest daughter, felt it most clearly. She was also upset that she was not a boy.  Now I know that I have a biological younger brother alive. He is still so outstanding and is a perfect candidate for the crown prince.  Therefore, Zhao Fukang naturally thought in his heart, how wonderful it would be if the person sitting in the Chui Gong Hall was his biological brother!  In this way, my father¡¯s spirit in heaven can rest in peace, right?  Therefore, when it comes to Lin Zhao's marriage, Zhao Fukang also thought of seeking benefits through power.  Although the Chai family has no real power, their reputation and family background are there.  More importantly, because of himself and Cao Yi, everyone in the world now thinks that the Empress Dowager likes Chai Minyan.  This is enough. Mr. Cao can help his niece-in-law in name only, but actually his son by pampering his niece.  Needless to say, the Zhe family is the leader of the Western Army and a military family.  If the daughter of the Zhe family marries her younger brother, if something happens in the future, can the Zhe family not help?  If you want to do great things, how can you do it without the support of the army?  &nbsp; Mrs. Cao pondered for a moment and said: "The girl from the Zhe family is quite good, but what happens in the future" "Mother, do you still have any hesitation?" Zhao Fukang has completely come out of his relationship with Liang Huaiji and is focusing his energy on  to my brother's career.  "Zong Shi has a cold temperament and is ungrateful But after all, it has been many years, and Zhong Zhen has been on the throne for four years. He is so powerful, how can it be so easy to resist? If you want to plan big things, how easy is it?" Cao sighed: "You  I also know that Dongyang is your father's only flesh and blood, and I don't want him to make any mistakes. Furthermore, if he plots secretly, he will have a group of supporters after his identity is revealed. However, in this case, the two powers of the Song Dynasty will inevitably fight.  Once the war breaks out, many lives will be lost, and the country of the Song Dynasty will be in turmoil. "Zhao Fukang said with a look of helplessness and dissatisfaction: "But the throne should have belonged to Dongyang!" "It's a pity that he was not born in that year.  Inside the palace" Mr. Cao sighed, and it was self-evident how helpless he was in his words.  "But it was obviously them back thenwhy did a fire just happen to happen in Concubine Lin's palace?" Cao shook his head and said, "Don't you think your father didn't know? Why did the throne pass to Zhao Zongshi in the end? It's all because his father and son have already passed away.  As it turned out, he was the most suitable candidate among the clan members. When your father considered doing something, the first thing he considered was the stability of the Song Dynasty. This was also the reason why he asked Tie Mian to give up searching for Dongyang when he was not sure.  Under the circumstances, I really don¡¯t dare to take risks!¡± ¡°Mother!¡± Zhao Fukang shook his head and said, ¡°But you also saw that Sima Guang and others are on my brother¡¯s side. This is a big help!¡±  Let's listen to the situation on Tie Mian's side before making a decision." Cao said solemnly: "This matter must not be rushed, it must be considered in the long run." "Yes!" Zhao Fukang said with a smile, "But Dongyang is not young anymore.  , I must be waiting to have a grandson, so we can¡¯t wait to get married! Jiangnanju is blessed with happiness, and I love Wujiwu so much!¡± (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 334: The Young Master¡¯s Future

    Regarding Lin Zhao's future, it was not just the Empress Dowager who was considering it.  Free e-book download. In the ward of Cao Mansion, Cao Yi and the Iron-faced Sect Leader were also discussing this matter.  Now that things have happened, this is no longer Lin Zhao¡¯s future alone, it has already involved many people, and it is related to everyone¡¯s wealth and life.  There is also a feeling, a yearning, the spiritual pursuit and comfort of many people, in short, it carries too many things.  "Fortunately, the young master is safe and well!" Cao Yan heard about the execution ground and breathed a sigh of relief. He could finally let go of the big stone hanging on his chest.  The leader of the Iron Face Sect said: "There was a danger, but the Queen Mother came forward in time and no danger was caused. This time may be a blessing in disguise!" "Oh? I wonder what the situation is?" Cao Yi said: "I heard that someone from Fuzhou Zhejia also came?".  I thought that my sister would definitely be successful if she took action, but it would be a little difficult, and it might even be questioned.  Unexpectedly, the sudden appearance of Zhe Wenxin, Jing Sili and others caused an unexpected turn of events. The Cao family did not intervene much, but they were able to resolve the matter properly.  This coincidental mutual cooperation made Cao Yi feel that it was God's will that created today's situation.  Is it possible that Lin Zhao's identity and destiny have been predestined by God?  How else could there be survivors in Dashun City, and the truth should be told clearly.  How could a military family help so much?  Everything is such a coincidence, it seems that God has arranged it long ago.  "Yes, after this incident, many supporters of the young master were discovered." The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "As for the civil servants, there is no need to mention Ouyang Yongshu and Zhao Bian. Unexpectedly, Sima Guang also took the initiative to stand up for him this time.  Young Master, speak." "He!" Cao Yi said, "He probably saw a good opportunity to attack Wang Anshi, and he wanted to do it, but it would be good to have a good relationship." Sima Guang's appearance was not what they expected.  It was not arranged by them, so I was very surprised.  So he subconsciously thought it was to embarrass Wang Anshi.  They didn¡¯t know that Sima Jun was very upright and upright, and he wanted to use this to embarrass others.  The real reason is just because of Shao Yong's words, a prophecy that may not happen, saving a possible ZTE talent.  The leader of the Iron Face Sect nodded and said: "It would be best if we could also win over Sima Guang. With his support, we will get twice the result with half the effort." Sima Guang's current position may not be very high, but his influence is very great.  Conservative leader.  It is self-evident how many officials the conservatives have and how powerful they are. How can the Iron-faced Sect Master be unmoved?  You must know that Zhao Xu supported the law, relied heavily on Wang Anshi, and placed great emphasis on the reform party.  There is already a hint of party strife in the halls of the Great Song Dynasty. The party is now in a state of triumph, and important officials of the old party have been demoted one after another.  Even famous officials like Wen Yanbo and Ouyang Xiu were unavoidable. It can be seen that the old party officials still had some complaints against the emperor and Wang Xianggong.  These people are undoubtedly the most powerful force in the court. If they can be won over, they will have the strength to challenge Zhao Xu.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect is now focused on recruiting people for Lin Zhao and increasing his strength But Cao Yi shook his head and said: "You'd better be careful. Sima Guang is also very stubborn and stubborn, and he is relatively loyal to Zhao Xu. Although behind his back  The power is strong, but if you are not completely sure, it is best not to act rashly. "The biggest problem is here. Most officials in the old party are loyal and patriotic, and they do not want to see the Song Dynasty turbulent.  In addition, Zhao Xu and his son, as well as his biological grandfather Zhao Yun, have been running the business for decades for three generations, and their strength is deep-rooted. Many people have become their confidants. How could they abandon the glory and wealth they have already obtained for an imperial uncle?  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect sighed: "What I'm saying is that not only Sima Guang, but even Uncle Ouyang Yong who knew about it seemed to be more considerate and not firm in his attitude." "It's not surprising that they have this idea. After all, everyone wants it.  Stable, the future of the young master is very important. Once it fails, it will be a disaster for them. It is completely reasonable to be cautious." Cao Yi said: "Furthermore, if the Song Dynasty is turbulent or divided because of this, we will all be sinners.  , How to explain to the late emperor¡¯s spirit in heaven? Don¡¯t forget how the late emperor reluctantly asked us to give up the search for his biological son. The greatest principle in Emperor Renzong¡¯s life is the stability of the Song Dynasty! " "Yes, but!  If we remain unmoved, will the soldiers of the Song Dynasty be stable?" The iron-faced leader asked: "What kind of person is Zhao Zongshi? He has done nothing in his four years. Now Zhao Xu is a troublemaker. If his Xining method can be  He was just an ordinary person with Qing Lizheng, but with the current situation There is already a tendency that the people are in dire straits. As time goes by, the Song Dynasty may be tormented by him. I really don¡¯t want to see their father and son continue to show off their power and ruin the country.  Song Jiangshan is a young master, full of hope."??, although the Iron Mask Master has personal feelings involved, his predictions and opinions are not unreasonable.  The Song Dynasty fell in Jingkang, but problems arose in the entire Song Dynasty. The trend of national subjugation actually started from the Shenzong Dynasty.  The party struggle mode was started, and the Song Dynasty was destined to live forever.  ??Zhezong and Huizong who came to the throne later were the same kind of people. They did not do their job properly and neglected the government. It was undoubtedly more difficult to expect them to revive the Song Dynasty.  Relatively speaking, Cao Yi was also very determined.  Zhao Zongshi was really not good to his sister, and the Cao family's status was declining.  Therefore, Cao Yi wanted to give it a try, and Lin Zhao's quality was good, which gave people hope.  Investing early won't hurt in the future.  Therefore, when Zhao Fukang used an expedient to recognize Chai Minyan as his adopted daughter, he did not hesitate and had no intention of being perfunctory.  If in the future Chai Minyan can be the mother of the world, the Cao family's brand on her body will be of great benefit to the Cao family.  "Well, things have to be done, but at present, our strength" This is the most important question. How easy is it to win the throne?  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect nodded slightly: "Things did not go as smoothly as expected. We still need to gradually accumulate strength step by step. But what surprised me is that I didn't expect to break the family" Cao Yi said: "I really didn't expect this, it was unexpected.  , Young Master has good relations with both the Zhong family and the Zhe family. On the Western Army side" "Young Master is guilty, and Zhong Yong and the Zhong Family are also guilty. The Young Master was trapped in Qingzhou, actually just to clear Zhong Yong's innocence this time.  It's a kindness to the Zhong family. They don't need to repay it in the future. It's good to just remember this. As for the Zhe family, it can be seen that the girl from the Zhe family is deeply devoted to the young master. If" Cao Yan said with a smile:  "If you get married to the Zhe family, no matter what happens in the future, the Zhe family will stand by the young master, right?" "That's right." The Iron Mask leader himself also has a great influence in the Western Army, but after all, he is already more than ten or twenty years old.  Years have passed and things are different than they used to be.  The appearance of Zhejia is undoubtedly a good compensation.  For such a big event, the political arena alone cannot do it. The support of the military is necessary, and force can be used when necessary "Don't be anxious about this. My sister will definitely take action." It was expected that the Queen Mother would grant a marriage.  , especially the fact that Chai Minyan will be his legitimate wife has been decided.  Looking at Cao Yi's expression, the Iron-faced Sect Master was a little worried. It would be understandable if Ouyang Xiu and others were not resolute.  However, even the Empress Dowager is still hesitant and wavering, which inevitably makes people a little worried.  Cao Yan seemed to see the concerns of the Iron-faced Sect Master and said: "When my sister does things, the first thing she considers is the safety of the young master. In any case, I believe that she is partial to the young master in her heart. Zhao Zongshi and his wife have completely broken her heart. As long as  Taking advantage of the situation, the young master's hopes are increasing, and I believe that my sister will make a decision." "Yes!" The Iron-faced Sect Master suddenly felt that the responsibility on his shoulders was very heavy.  Cao Yi pondered for a moment and then continued: "There is another crucial question. Should we tell the young master his true life experience?" This is a very crucial question. All their discussions and deliberations revolve around Lin Zhao.  If the person involved, Lin Zhao, is unwilling, is there any point in saying this?  Is it the right time to tell my life story now?  ¡°I think it¡¯s better not to tell him for the time being!¡± The Iron-faced Master pondered for a moment and made a decision that seemed a bit difficult.  "Then what if the young master is unwilling in the future" Cao Yan seemed a little worried.  The Iron Mask leader shook his head and said: "No, I can see that the young master is a person with great ambitions. With his ability, as long as he has the status of a prince, can he be willing to just be a minister? I believe this incident has inspired the young master.  He has no power, and his life and death are in the hands of others. I believe that the young master will seize the opportunity and rise again. Furthermore, how can the young master not know what Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi did this time?  I have begun to hate Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi in my heart. As time goes by, this resentment gradually ferments. One day, if we give him a chance to vent, what will the young master do? " "That's it, but" Cao  Yi still seemed a little worried.  "Don't worry, the young master will not let me down. If you don't tell him now, it is also a good thing to let him play with the cards for a while. Especially since the young master has inadvertently 'won over' many people, this kind of gradually cultivated  Strength is the most reliable thing." The Iron Mask Master said: "Of course, the most worrying thing is that once the young master learns his identity, his mentality changes and he accidentally misses the mark, and the consequences will be unimaginable.  It's not enough to fight against Zhao Xu." Cao Yi nodded and said, "Okay, what you said doesn't make sense. Then let the young master develop naturally, and we will increase our strength secretly, and wait until there is a suitable opportunity in the future to tell him, and then we will succeed in one fell swoop.  The strength of the young masterAs it grows stronger, those ministers who have doubts will know better and will make a reasonable choice.  " "Young Master will definitely not let us down!  "The Iron-faced Sect Leader is full of confidence! To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 335: Three Happinesses Come to the Door

    At night, the lanterns are lit.  Perhaps because of the cold winter, there are fewer pedestrians on the streets of Bianjing, making it seem a bit deserted.  Jiangnanju near the Bianhe River is a different scene. At the moment, it is decorated with lights and colorful lights, and it is more festive than the festival.  The master, Lin Zhao, was able to redress his injustice, be acquitted, and be named Wei Yuanbo, which is definitely a great joy.  When Lin Zhao returned to Jiangnanju, the first thing he did was take a shower.  After more than two months of prison life, his body was already covered with dirt and filthy.  Before this, Lin Zhao had been worried about his life every day and couldn't care about it at all. But since he left the lobby of Kaifeng Mansion, Lin Zhao felt particularly uncomfortable all over his body.  After returning home, I soaked in the tub and washed myself. I changed the water three times before I walked out refreshed.  Several beauties were waiting outside, and their eyes lit up when they saw the brand-new Lin Zhao.  At this moment, he was the handsome and mighty Mr. Lin again.  Mu Sihong's eyes turned red, and she said leisurely: "Husband, I have lost a lot of weight!" Suffering is inevitable in prison life. Because of his special status, Li Fugui was wary, so it was considered good that he did not suffer physical pain.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Wherever he has lost weight, he is clearly stronger!" This time in prison has indeed made him grow and mature a lot.  Gu Yuelun said with a smile: "Okay, sister-in-law, don't worry, I'm going to prepare delicious food, and I will make sure that my cousin becomes a big fat man in a few days." This sentence made everyone laugh, and swept away the long-term haze and embarrassment.  The atmosphere has also been relieved to a certain extent.  Gu Yuelun chuckled and took Ayun to work in the kitchen.  The other four beauties looked at each other, a little embarrassed.  They all fell in love with Lin Zhao.  They have never met each other.  At the execution ground.  Because they were concerned about Lin Zhao's life and death, everyone acted very directly.  At this time, it is inevitable to feel a little embarrassed.  Mu Sihong knew very well that she was from a humble background and could only be a concubine forever. The three in front of her would definitely be above her in the future, and they all needed to have a good relationship.  ¡°In addition, for a long time, she has been acting as the hostess of Jiangnanju.  Hence the hospitality.  Several beauties also gradually let go, forming a happy situation.  Meng Ruoying is the owner of this place, and Chai Minyan is also a frequent visitor, so she is no stranger to it.  On the contrary, Zhewenxin, who came to Bianjing for the first time, was very surprised. Everything she saw in the northwest was quite crude. The exquisiteness of Jiangnanju opened her eyes.  In particular, many novel gadgets were said to be made by Lin Lang, which surprised her even more. How much did Lin Lang know?  It didn¡¯t take long before Gu Yuelun and Ayun prepared a table of delicious food.  It makes people excited.  Especially Lin Zhao, who had been in jail for two months, was drooling.  Even in front of several beauties.  He didn't care about his appearance, which made all the beauties smile and added to the atmosphere.  Gu Qi came in at this moment, and his "nephew" was acquitted and awarded the title of earl. Especially, he received the recognition and protection of the Empress Dowager. This was a great joy.  Of course Gu Qi was coming, but when he saw Lin Zhao, the words came to his lips but he couldn't speak.  Seeing this, Lin Zhao hurriedly stood up, pulled Gu Qi to sit down, bowed and said: "Uncle, I'm sorry for making you worry!" In the past, Gu Qi thought that Lin Zhao's true identity would always remain a mystery, so it was very good  He took on the role of uncle and reluctantly felt at ease.  But at this moment, Lin Zhao's biological mother has been found, and his true identity has been recognized. He is the biological son of Emperor Renzong, the majestic prince of the Song Dynasty!  He was just a lowly servant. This status gap made Gu Qi suddenly much weaker in front of Lin Zhao.  "Several beauties know that Lin Zhao's parents died and he was raised by this uncle. Gaotang's kindness in raising him is greater than heaven's.  Therefore, everyone is attentive and considerate, and even many are fawning.  This made Gu Qi even more at a loss.  "It's good that you're fine!" After a long while, Gu Qicai blushed and said something.  Everyone just thought that Gu Qi was too worried about Lin Zhao and his mood suddenly fluctuated, so they didn't pay attention.  Gu Qi secretly calmed down and then said: "Also, thank you to the girls. If it weren't for you, Zhao Zhao'er would have been very difficult" "Uncle, I'm serious, these are what we should do." Zhe Wenxin is from the northwest.  , where the folk customs are more bold and unrestrained, and the performance is elegant and generous in comparison.  Chai Minyan could not help but feel a little embarrassed. To be honest, she really didn't think that the Empress Dowager was invited by herself.  As for those remarks, she knows it best from personal experience. Zhao Fukang also specifically warned that this is what happened, don't say anything else.  She was a smart woman and immediately sensed that this was something unusual.  "Uncle Cao Guo was critically ill, and the Empress Dowager went to visit him. But I had diagnosed and treated Uncle Cao Guo, and it was not that serious at all!"  As for the Empress Dowager going to the execution ground?It seems that they are mostly going for Lin Zhao Is it possible that Lin Zhao has some connection with the Cao family?  Chai Minyan looked at the man she cared about and loved deeply, and wondered about his possibly extraordinary identity.  It turns out that Lin Lang has so many mysteries But these are not important. If you love him, you will love everything about him.  Maybe in the past, Lin Zhao only had a slight admiration for her, and it was more of her unrequited love Now this feeling has been completely revealed, and the news of asking the Empress Dowager to rescue her lover has spread throughout Bianjing, and people are talking about it.  Chai Minyan and Lin Zhao have been tied together, and they are destined to never be separated again in this life!  Lin Zhao also began to re-examine his feelings for Chai Minyan. Perhaps he was only moved by her beauty at first, but later on, he gradually developed feelings for her.  Jin Ming's "Magpie Bridge Immortal" by the Pond is not just to compete with Wang Yu's "Eye of the Eyes", but actually also contains the true emotions in the heart.  "It's just that Chai Minyan's beauty is like a fairy who has been banished to the mortal world, making people dare not blaspheme. Lin Zhaocai behaved more reservedly.  Now that the most beautiful woman in Bianjing has taken such initiative, do you still want to pretend to be stupid?  Therefore, Lin Zhao is also affectionate, and some things are self-evident.  The actions of the four beauties in front of me at the execution ground were all touching. With such beauty, what more could I ask for?  The kindness of a beautiful woman should not be taken lightly.  At this moment, there was a commotion at the door, but Zhong Shidao, Jing Sili, Liu Changzuo and Cao Jian came together. These people also helped a lot today, and Lin Zhao was very grateful.  Just as he was about to say thank you, Cao Jian waved his hand and said, "Uncle Weiyuan, congratulations first. Today is the third time of happiness!" Three blessings?  Lin Zhao was a little confused, but also a little surprised. Why was Cao Jian not as bold and cheerful as usual, but today he was quite polite, with a little respect in his words and actions Just when Lin Zhao was surprised, a servant called at the door  Said: "The Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother have issued an edict, please Wei Yuanbo and all the ladies to listen to the edict!" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 336: Holding the Beauty Home

    The Empress Dowager was Lin Zhao's great benefactor, as everyone present knew it.  Lin Zhao was even more grateful. He didn¡¯t expect that the most noble old lady in the Song Dynasty would come forward to rescue him. If she hadn¡¯t restrained Zhao Xu, how could he have escaped the crime so easily?  I was still thinking of finding a chance to express my gratitude, but I didn't expect that the decree would come so soon.  "I accept the decree!" The chamberlain said: "Uncle Weiyuan is a young hero of the dynasty, and the daughter of the Chai family is a lady from a well-known family. She is a talented man and a beautiful woman. She is a perfect match. I grant you two a marriage, and they will get married at a time of your choosing." The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager granted marriage to Lin Zhao and  Chai Minyan?  Lin Zhao first felt that it was a little bit sudden. Although the relationship between him and Chai Minyan was already established and they admired each other, they had not developed further. The Empress Dowager had already cooked the rice.  Immediately, there was a little surprise. Could this mean that surviving a catastrophe will lead to good fortune?  He embraced the beauty instantly. Chai Minyan was the most beautiful woman in Bianjing. I don¡¯t know how many people would envy her.  Chai Minyan was a little embarrassed. Although she had this thought in her heart, she was not so anxious. The Empress Dowager did this not to let others mistakenly think that she was impatient. Thinking of this, she inadvertently took a peek.  Lin Zhao's pretty face turned red and he was speechless.  As for the others, Mu Sihong had known for a long time that Chai Minyan was deeply devoted to her husband, and Meng Ruoying also knew it.  The Empress Dowager granted her a marriage, and even if she and Lin Zhao were married directly at the execution ground today, it would still be impossible to count, and her status as legitimate wife must be given up.  Meng Ruoying also understands this and is completely acceptable.  Lin Zhao's status today is no longer what it used to be. He is already Uncle Weiyuan. How can it be trivial for a count to marry a wife?  The wife of an aristocratic scholar-bureaucrat must be from a famous family.  He is a businessman himself.  Low status.  How can this be done?  It¡¯s not that Meng Ruoying is contemptuous of herself. This is indeed the case. Lin Zhao¡¯s identity has changed too quickly.  Now her status is much higher than hers. Maybe it was Lin Zhao's honor that she was willing to marry before, but now it's his luck that Lin Zhao is willing to marry.  So Meng Ruoying took this matter very seriously. Chai Minyan was the niece of Chongyi Gong, a member of the former royal family, and had a noble status.  It's worthy of being the main wife.  Meng Ruoying is willing to abdicate in favor of someone more worthy, but she doesn¡¯t know what status she can have?  Zhe Wenxin¡¯s thoughts were relatively simple. Although she had a deep love for Lin Zhao when she was in the northwest, she had no understanding of Lin Zhao¡¯s personal life.  Don't even know if he is married?  Whether he has any wives or concubines will not be known until today when he arrives in Bianjing.  He has many confidantes, and Orifumi Xin is not jealous or angry about this.  They all come from big families. It is common to have three wives and four concubines, and there are so many beauties who like them.  To some extent, it also illustrates Lin Zhao's excellence and his own vision.  Just a status.  Zhe Wenxin has also thought about this very practical issue. Logically speaking, the daughter of the Fuzhou Zhe family is qualified to be the main wife.  However, compared with the former royal family, the niece of Chongyi Gong, and now the adopted daughter of Cao Guojiu, she is even a bit weaker, not to mention that the Queen Mother personally granted the marriage.  Therefore, these beauties are not jealous, they are just envious, and at the same time they are also secretly envisioning their future.  The chamberlain said: "The Empress Dowager has sent people to the Chongyi Palace to inquire. Your Majesty has no objection. Congratulations, Miss Chai" The words of the parents' orders to the matchmaker, even if the Empress Dowager grants the marriage, will not be ignored.  Don't forget this step, it can be considered a good etiquette.  Chai Minyan's pretty face turned even redder, making her even more charming.  The chamberlain then looked at Meng Ruoying next to him and said in a deep voice: "Meng from Jiangning was born in a scholarly family. She and Uncle Wei Yuan were childhood sweethearts. Today they are getting married in the execution ground and they have a deep love for each other. Therefore, they marry Uncle Wei Yuan as an equal wife."  I was suddenly pleasantly surprised. I didn't expect that the Empress Dowager would still care about me. It was really a surprise.  There were three wives and four concubines, one direct wife and two equal wives. The equal wives had a very high status, and the children they gave birth to had a high status and could be regarded as legitimate children and had the right to inherit.  This is already a very good ending.  Originally, they didn¡¯t care about their status, they just wanted to stay with Lin Lang for the rest of their lives. This was the biggest wish of several beauties.  Of course, it would be best to have a title.  The chamberlain smiled and said: "Miss Meng, the Empress Dowager said that today's wedding at the execution ground was too simple. Let Uncle Wei Yuan make it up to you with an exquisite wedding in the future." "That's natural." Meng Ruoying was immediately stunned by Lin Zhao's words.  Feeling a little embarrassed, her pretty face turned red, and she whispered, "Thank you, the Empress Dowager." Zhe Wenxin felt a little sad, but she didn't expect that the Empress Dowager would take care of her.  The waiter asked: "May I ask Miss Zhe, if you can get married, or if you have an engagement?" "No no." The elegant Zhe Wenxin suddenly became a little stammered, why do you ask?  She could roughly guess some of it, and she suddenly felt as if she had been struck by a deer and was very excited.  ??The chamberlain continued: "The Empress Dowager will send people to Fuzhou to inquire about your brother's death.OK, if he doesn't object.  Of course, the most important thing is that if you don¡¯t object, Miss Zhe, you can marry Uncle Wei Yuan as an equal wife.  " Pingzuma With a brush, Ori Wenxin's cheeks and pink neck turned crimson. Happiness seemed to come suddenly. The Empress Dowager granted a marriage, and you can marry him! Before that, several beauties expressed their love to Lin.  Zhaodu was deeply in love, but the last layer of window paper had never been pierced, and they had not yet reached the point of discussing marriage. Now the Empress Dowager helped them, and the happiest person was naturally Lin Zhao.  My son married three beauties, and they were all his favorites. This marriage was really satisfying. The three beauties were even more happy. It was just out of the woman's reserve and she was secretly happy. At the same time, Chai Minyan was thinking.  That thought came to mind again. It was okay if the Queen Mother's marriage only involved herself. It was reasonable to arrange Meng Ruoying, but it was too sudden for Chai Minyan.  But it was arranged for Lin Zhao. Wasn¡¯t the Empress Dowager too kind to Lin Zhao? What was so special about Lin Zhao¡¯s identity? Chai Minyan felt that there were more and more mysteries surrounding her husband. But it didn¡¯t matter.  The chicken will marry the dog, and you will be content with your husband in this life. What else do you care about? The only unhappy person here may be Gu Yuelun. The girl is already sixteen or seventeen years old, which is the age when love begins.  Because they grew up together, it may also be that Lin Zhao cares about her more. The relationship in her heart is no longer a pure brother-sister relationship Therefore, intermarriage between cousins ??was normal in ancient times.  Naturally, she had extravagant hopes, but her cousin seemed to turn a blind eye. The Empress Dowager had no part in the marriage, so the little girl could not help but feel a little sad: "Uncle Weiyuan, congratulations.  " "It's hard work.  " Lin Zhao accepted Yi's order and immediately ordered people to entertain him. Zhong Shidao smiled and said: "In other words, he redressed the injustice and was granted the title of earl.  Marrying a beautiful wife is also a blessing.  Brother Dongyang is so lucky, I really envy us.  " What does it mean that surviving a catastrophe will lead to good fortune? That's what Lin Zhao is like. After the news spread, Sima Guang sighed even more. Shao Yong's prediction was correct. If there is a near miss, if you survive a catastrophe, the peach blossoms will bloom Cao Cao  Jian lost his usual activity and remained silent. Lin Zhao couldn't help but be a little surprised and said, "Brother Cao, why" "It's impossible.  Cao Jian waved his hands repeatedly and said, "In the past we could call ourselves brothers."  But I'm afraid it won't work now I'm afraid I have to call you uncle.  "Huh? Everyone immediately remembered that Uncle Cao Guo recognized Chai Minyan as his adopted daughter. Isn't she Cao Jian's aunt? Now that Chai Minyan has proposed to marry Lin Zhao, her seniority is naturally higher than that of Cao Jian. He is a veritable uncle! No wonder Cao Jian is married to Lin Zhao.  This guy was silent today, a little embarrassed, and he was respectful in his words and actions. It turned out to be this reason because he was obviously younger than Cao Jian, but he was his aunt. Chai Minyan felt a little embarrassed, and Lin Zhao also laughed, unexpectedly.  It's such a plot. So, isn't he the son-in-law of Cao Yi, the niece of the Empress Dowager? He seems to be higher than the emperor! When he thought of this, Lin Zhao couldn't help but laugh.  I am accepting it and getting used to it. But is his respect just because Chai Minyan is his grandfather's adopted daughter? Is there any other reason? Cao Jian himself doesn't believe it!  Today at the execution ground, he finally realized that his grandfather and aunt were extremely nervous because Lin Zhao was the owner of the Rising Sun Xiangyun Jade Pendant, but who was his true identity?  What's the magic? Cao Jian was curious. He had had contact with Lin Zhao before. Knowing that Lin Zhao was from a humble background, he seemed to be a domestic servant. How could he be related to his family and the royal family?  Unable to suppress his curiosity, he plucked up the courage to ask his grandfather. After hesitating for a long time, he finally decided to tell Cao Jian that it was not an option. He had already been involved in some of the things, and his curiosity became stronger.  He just wanted to find out if he didn't tell him. Inadvertent words and deeds that aroused suspicion could lead to bad things. Instead of telling him directly, it would be better to tell him directly that his grandson has grown up and will definitely provoke the Cao family in the future. This matter will be harmful to him.  He can be regarded as an experience! Of course, Cao Jian also has selfish motives. Cao Jian and Lin Zhao are of the same age. Having more contact and growing together will be of great benefit to the Cao family in the future. "Don't complain.  I recognize a foster daughter who is younger than you. You didn¡¯t call her aunt for nothing, and you didn¡¯t call her aunt unjustly!  ¡± Cao Jian has some problemsName, what does this have to do with Chai Minyan?  But this unexpected aunt did make him a little embarrassed.  Cao Yi said: "Logically speaking, you should call her cousin in the future." "Cousin?" "Yes, you can also see that she is deeply passionate about Lin Zhao, and your great-aunt is preparing to marry her! Because Lin Zhao is me  Nephew, your cousin!" Nephew?  Who is the uncle's nephew?  Thinking of the abnormal behavior of the Empress Dowager, Cao Jian was surprised and said: "Is it possible that he is" "Yes, he is the only son of Emperor Renzong, a genuine prince of the Song Dynasty. Although he was not born to your great-aunt,  But she is the legitimate mother, and I can barely be an uncle. "As the legitimate grandson of the Cao family, Cao Jian often visits the palace, and I have heard of some rumors.  Therefore, as soon as Cao Yi said it, he immediately thought of many things and found out Lin Zhao's identity clearly in an instant.  Cao Yan said in a deep voice: "It's a matter of great importance. I didn't dare to tell you easily before. Now you know it. You can save it yourself. You should know what to do, right?" "Yes, my grandson should keep his mouth shut!" Cao Jian  I was secretly frightened. The existence of Renzong's parents and children was undoubtedly a great threat to the then emperor Zhao Xu. Can the matter involving the succession of the throne be a small matter?  "More than that, just let everything be as usual. Don't let others see the clues easily. If Zhao Xu knows about his existence, Dongyang will definitely die." Cao Yan sighed softly: "Do you understand now why I want to recognize my adopted daughter?  Lin Zhao is your uncle. Of course, you should be more respectful. But he doesn't know his identity now, so you should pay attention to your words and actions and act as normal as possible." After knowing who Lin Zhao was, Cao Jian still felt uneasy.  Suddenly I thought, what is my grandfather going to do with such a sensitive identity?  What is the Cao family going to do?  "Grandpa, you value him so much. Could it be" Cao Jian naturally thought of an answer!  Cao Yan shook his head and said: "I don't know either. This time it is a last resort and we must save his life. As for the future let's talk about it in the future!" Although they were full of expectations, they couldn't say where the young master would go in the future.  "Yes!" Cao Jian naturally understands the importance of such a big event.  Cao Jian immediately said: "Now our two families are in-laws on the surface and in fact. Today he was released from prison without charge, so you should naturally go and say thank you." "Yes!" In the evening, Cao Jian came to Jiangnan to congratulate him. Cao Jian had already warned him repeatedly.  For yourself, be calm.  But when I saw Lin Zhao.  I couldn't help but feel a little nervous.  "But because of Aunt Chai Minyan, I was a little embarrassed and respectful.  No one had any doubts.  According to the decree of the Empress Dowager, Lin Zhao brought three beauties home at the same time.  It was such a lively time to have three happy events, and everyone congratulated Lin Zhao and the three beauties one after another.  Lin Zhao thanked them one by one, but the three beauties who were about to be married were so shy that they all hid in the room, not daring to come out to see anyone for a while.  Chai Ruona also came over after hearing the news. Now that he was a real uncle, Lin Zhao naturally had to be polite.  Ayun immediately took action and quickly prepared a table of dishes. Everyone sat in a circle, and a few beauties were in the back hall, shyly happy.  "Congratulations to Uncle Wei Yuan!" Everyone raised glasses to celebrate Lin Zhao's arrival.  After Lin Zhao thanked him, he said in a deep voice: "How could I have been so lucky without your help?" Zhong Shidao was the first to shake his head and said: "Brother Dongyang was framed by Li Fugui because of my uncle, and the Zhong family should help.  Due to practical reasons, our actions were slow, which made Brother Dongyang feel wronged. "Is General Zhongyong okay?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile.  "Fortunately, it's just that I've been in prison for a long time, and I'm a little old, so I'm a little unwell, so I can't come to congratulate Brother Dongyang." "Where, it's my turn to go pay a visit to the old general Zhong." Lin Zhao said coldly.  , and said to Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo: "The two of you who I want to thank the most this time are the two of you, and I feel sorry for you the most. If it weren't for me, those soldiers in Dashun City would not have died in vain!" Mentioning Dashun that night  Everyone couldn't help but feel sad at the scene in the city, especially Jing Sili. Those soldiers were all led by him, and they had the deepest feelings.  "Now that Dongyang has been acquitted, Li Fugui's crime has been clearly exposed. I believe he will plead guilty and be punished soon. This can be regarded as revenge for those dead soldiers!" Jing Sili's eye circles were slightly red as he spoke, but he thought  Today is a happy day, so I force myself to smile.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "I hope General Wang Shao can bring Li Fugui to justice. I really want to kill the traitor and avenge the soldiers." "Okay!" Several of them also shared the same hatred.  Seeing this, Chai Ruona smiled and said, "Dongyang, if my sister marries you, you must treat her well, otherwise I won't agree!""That's natural!" The Chai family supports the marriage between Chai Minyan and Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao was kind to the Chai family. The most rare thing was that Chai Minyan was deeply devoted to Lin Zhao and they were willing to fulfill their daughter's happiness.  Furthermore, it was the Empress Dowager who granted the marriage, can you refuse this matter?  As for Uncle Cao Guo¡¯s recognition of Chai Minyan as his adopted daughter, the Chai family has no objection. The support of the Cao family and the Queen Mother is good for the safety and development of the Chai family.  But what about the future?  This time it seems that I have offended the officials and Mr. Wang!  However, the future of son-in-law Lin Zhao is very promising. Who knows what will happen in the future?  Gu Qi is very happy today. First, his nephew is safe and sound, he has also been awarded a title, and he is engaged to several good girls.  Everything was so beautiful, especially the recognition by the Queen Mother, which made him feel that twenty years of obscurity and forbearance were worth it.  For a moment, I was so relieved that I couldn't help but cry. I even wanted to tell layman Jinghe who was still in Yingtian Mansion the good news in time.  It¡¯s just that there is some distance from Bianjing to Yingtianfu, so the news will inevitably be delayed for a few days.  However, Luoyang is much closer to Bianjing, so the news can be received as soon as possible.  For Shao Yong, everything was expected, and he was very confident in his calculations.  On the night after the incident, he saw clues from the stars. Later the next day, he received a letter from Sima Guang and couldn't help but smile.  But when he saw the content, Shao Yong gradually became thoughtful.  In order to save Lin Zhao, the Cao family came forward, and the Queen Mother also came forward. The unusualness here immediately made Shao Yong a little curious.  Is it possible that Lin Zhao has something to do with the Cao family He is the leader of Zhongxing, and he will be in charge of the palace in the future The palace, the empress dowager Suddenly, Shao Yong seemed to have thought of something!  As for the fact that the Chai family girl begged the Queen Mother for her lover, Shao Yong didn't quite believe it.  He is proficient in the study of astrological calculations, knows more things than others, and has a longer view, so he can't help but make more reasonable associations.  Could it be that he is That's right!  Let me just say, there is no turmoil in the world at the moment, and there is no possibility of a change of dynasty, so it can only be In this way, it is logical.  Shao Yong smiled slightly, suddenly looking forward to a beautiful era that was about to come (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 337: Several families are happy and one family is sad

    Things in this world are destined to bring joy to families and sorrow to others. Jiangnan residents put up lanterns and colorful decorations to celebrate, but some people are unhappy and have gloomy faces.  In this matter, Zhao Hao was an outsider and did not participate.  If there is any involvement, it is that it contributed to the flames and to some extent contributed to the final result.  If he hadn¡¯t shown off his power, Chai Minyan wouldn¡¯t have known that Lin Zhao was convicted and imprisoned, so how could he ask the Empress Dowager?  Zhao Hao has always hated Lin Zhao for several years.  Lin Zhaowenzhan was undoubtedly very happy this time. It could be regarded as an old grudge being repaid. He was originally looking forward to it, but the final result disappointed him.  Lin Zhao was safe and sound and was acquitted.  Not only is he not dead, but he also has the title of Earl Weiyuan. Naturally, the Earl cannot compare with his title of Prince.  But another thing made him heartbroken, or in other words, it hit him hard.  That was the marriage granted by the Empress Dowager, allowing Chai Minyan to marry Lin Zhao.  At that time, he happened to be in the majestic Baoci Palace. His mother brought back the bad news that his grandmother was not allowed to marry, and he heard about the marriage decree.  Zhao Hao may not like Chai Minyan that much, but it is undoubtedly a very honorable thing to marry the most beautiful woman in Bianjing as a princess. Even if she takes it home and makes a vase, it will be good!  In addition, he knew that Chai Minyan liked Lin Zhao, and if he could win her love with a knife, it would be a kind of revenge on Lin Zhao.  If you can't take revenge on him personally, it's okay to ravage his woman.  In this matter, Zhao Hao's heart was a little twisted, just to satisfy his vanity and revenge, and at the same time, wasn't it a kind of jealousy?  So he begged his mother, Gao Taotao, to come forward to host it, even if he wanted to come to the Chai family, he would not dare not agree.  But I never expected it.  The old grandmother actually stepped in.  Betroth Chai Minyan to someone else.  Zhao Hao couldn¡¯t figure it out.  Grandma, what happened?  Why is someone who has always loved me so decisive in this matter?  Don't love your own grandson, but want to take advantage of others?  What's going on?  The decree has been issued, and things cannot be changed.  Due to filial piety and respect, he could not go to the Empress Dowager to argue.  It would be fine if it were anyone else, but Chai Minyan's husband-in-law is Lin Zhao, the person he hates the most.  The revenge failed, and he got a loud slap in the face.  This made Zhao Hao particularly embarrassed.  If this matter spreads, many people will undoubtedly look down on themselves and laugh at them secretly.  Zhao Hao was very angry, Zhao Hao was very melancholy, even almost going crazy.  There was another thing that made him even more depressed. When he heard that Uncle Cao Guo recognized Chai Minyan as his adopted daughter, Zhao Hao was even more dumbfounded!  They have a deep relationship with the Cao family. His father, Zhao Zongshi, was adopted by Renzong and Queen Cao, and he was Cao Yi's nominal nephew.  And Gao Taotao is the niece of the Cao family, a dual relationship.  Very intimate.  No matter how you calculate it, Cao Yi is Zhao Hao's uncle.  Chai Minyan became his cousin as his adopted daughter, then his husband Lin Zhao was his cousin.  Zhao Hao was really annoyed that the woman who had robbed him was still higher than him in seniority.  As a result, Zhao Hao couldn't help but resent his grandmother Cao and his uncle Cao Yi.  Of course, the one who holds the most grudge is undoubtedly the great enemy Lin Zhao!  If there is a chance, this revenge must be avenged!  Zhao Hao left the palace angrily, and Gao Taotao was helpless when he saw it!  To be honest, Cao¡¯s decision also made her a little surprised.  "It's completely understandable that they saved their lives. Zhao Fukang and Cao Yan are the most important people to the Cao family. It's normal and understandable to sell Chai Minyan to save face.  ¡°Is it too much concern just to go to the execution site in person?  ??Also, Cao Yi recognized his adopted daughter. He knew that Chai Minyan was about the same age as several of his grandchildren, so why not recognize him as a granddaughter?  It's the same elevation, the same intimacy.  Why do you have to recognize an adopted daughter?  Did it lead to such an embarrassing situation?  Is it really just a whim?  Gao Taotao always felt that things seemed not that simple, but he couldn't tell what went wrong.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The most depressed people are undoubtedly Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing. At this moment, they are restless.  The month is melancholy.  They lost this game, they lost inexplicably, and they lost in a complete mess.  It was clear that victory was in sight, but in the end, the Empress Dowager suddenly appeared to turn the tide and reverse the situation.  The core is here. If the Empress Dowager hadn't calmed the situation, even if the Zhe family and the Zhong family came forward together, and even if there were still survivors in Dashun City, what would happen?  As long as there is no pressure from above, they dare to ask directly, and Emperor Zhao Xu will cover up for them afterwards.  It's a pity that they didn't have this chance at all. Even though the knife was placed on Lin Zhao's neck, they still didn't cut it down &nbsp; Lin Zhao¡¯s luck is so good?  Even though he was planning so much, he still couldn't do anything to him.  The strong sense of frustration made Wang Yu question himself.  Although he had a high self-esteem, he was repeatedly defeated by Lin Zhao, which was a huge psychological blow.  Are you really inferior to Lin Zhao?  God is helping him?  Chai Minyan?  Wang Yu thought of the most beautiful woman in Bianjing. From the moment he glanced at the iron tower lake, Wang Yu was amazed by Chai Minyan's beauty and admired her very much.  On Chinese Valentine's Day last year, by the Jinming Pond, he once expressed his love to a beautiful woman with a song called "Eye of Meme", but unfortunately, he was stolen by Lin Zhao's "Magpie Bridge Immortal".  As the saying goes, a gentleman should not take away someone's love. Wang Yu believed that it was Lin Zhao who took away love with a sword, so he held a grudge in his heart.  But he forgot that Chai Minyan had never belonged to him, and he didn't even look at him seriously.  ??Isn¡¯t the dignified prime minister and son inferior to Lin Zhao, who was born as a servant?  Jealousy, Wang Yu didn't realize that his jealousy was getting stronger.  Lu Huiqing was also in a bad mood. She wanted to take revenge when she got involved this time, but in the end, the revenge failed. Instead, her third brother's life and reputation were harmed, and she was also implicated.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT?  In addition to hating his great enemy Lin Zhao, Wang Yu was also among his enemies. If he hadn't brought him in, how could this situation have happened?  The third brother will not die, many things can be avoided.  There are also ways for people like Wang Yu to make the best use of them.  He dragged his dead brother into being a scapegoat.  Although it is also a last resort expedient.  But Lu Huiqing always felt uncomfortable in her heart.  Maybe his brother's spirit in heaven will blame him.  After all, there is a deep love between brothers. If two brothers died, it would be a lie if Lu Huiqing was not sad or sad.  Now, besides Lin Zhao, there is another name on his revenge list, and that is Wang Yu.  And Wang Yu, who thought he was smart, was completely unaware of this Both of them were in heavy hearts, looking at each other in silence, and separated after a long silence.  When Wang Yu returned home, he was full of melancholy.  Only then did I realize that my father, Wang Anshi, had not rested either, but was just standing silently by the window.  The window was open, half a bright moon shone in the window, and Wang Anshi's back looked a little desolate and lonely.  Bianjing is freezing in winter, but Wang Anshi seems to be unaware of it and doesn't care.  Today's events have greatly touched him. His reputation and authority have been damaged, and his face has been tarnished. Wang Xianggong, who has gone through ups and downs, can completely bear it.  What was most difficult for him to accept was undoubtedly Li Fugui¡¯s change.  How did he become such a good and promising young man back then and become like this now?  I supported him so firmly.  Unexpectedly, it would end like this, and Wang Anshi felt very uncomfortable.  At the same time, there was a feeling of being deceived, and it was really uncomfortable to be deceived by a friend, and in short, this was a huge blow to Wang Xianggong.  Wang Anshi has begun to doubt his own judgment. It turns out that he has made mistakes sometimes, and maybe he has done something wrong in some things It is really commendable that Wang Xianggong, who is known for his stubbornness, can realize this.  But what does it feel like when the long-held belief in your heart is shaken?  Wang Anshi was in some pain at this moment.  Wang Yu stood at the door, looking at his father's somewhat lonely and melancholy back, and couldn't help but feel something in his heart.  Could it be that I was wrong?  Was it wrong to keep his father¡¯s position, power, and the glory of the Wang family?  The biggest difference between father and son is that Wang Yu may be more passionate about power, while Wang Anshi may have a great ideal in his heart "Father, it's late at night and the weather is cold, so be careful of catching a cold!" After a long silence, Wang Yu finally  Open your mouth to remind.  Wang Anshi's thoughts were interrupted. He turned around and saw his son. A complicated look flashed in his eyes, and he asked in a deep voice: "Yuanze, where have you been?" "To Jifu's house, Erlang is not here.  It's like this again today. I'm going to comfort him!" Wang Anshi nodded lightly: "It's good to have this kind of intention, but there are some things you shouldn't get too involved in." "Father?" Wang Yu suddenly thought, could it be him?  Does your father know everything you have done?  Wang Yu suddenly seemed like a child who had made a mistake, feeling awkward and uneasy for no reason.  At the same time, another thought came to mind. Could it be that my father knew about it and had been tacitly allowing him to do this?  So the character's character?  Wang Yu's uneasiness stems from this.  Sometimes he and Lu Huiqing act like villains, just because his father is a gentleman, and there are some things that he doesn't care about and it's not convenient for him to take action.  In Wang Yu's heart, his father is his role model.  Even if he is often cruel and does bad things, he still hopes to have a fair and strict father. At this moment Wang Anshi sighed: "It's a shame that I knew it too late. All the mistakes have been made" As a prime minister, as a father  ,?Especially after it happened, could Wang Anshi still be completely unaware of it?  Especially the drama of "killing relatives for justice" performed by Lu Huiqing made Wang Xianggong suspicious.  He is stubborn, but it does not mean that he is stupid. Some clues can be seen with a little scrutiny of some things.  In this way, Wang Yu felt a little better and said in a deep voice: "Father, the child is still confused for a while, I hope" "It goes without saying, as a father, you all know that if you are not a father who is reckless and insists on supporting Li Fugui so rashly, you will too.  No way" After Wang Anshi thought deeply, he already knew that he was at fault, and some of his son's actions were also to help him.  There are just some mistakes in the method, but Wang Anshi, who dotes on his son, thinks it can be forgiven.  "It's a pity that in the end" Wang Anshi's face gradually became more serious, and he whispered: "Yuanze, your idea may be good, but your approach is a bit too much. The fault lies with Li Fugui and as a father.  It has nothing to do with Dongyang, he almost got hurt this time! " "But" In an instant, Wang Yu was convinced that his father was still the gentleman he was before, and he was still kind-hearted.  It's just that his stubborn personality has spread to too many places, and it has become a hindrance many times.  For example, in this matter, even the emperor took action.  But why does my father still have such kindness as a woman?  No drug, no husband.  Decent stubbornness will never achieve great things.  Wang Yu was a little disappointed.  But he didn't dare to talk back to his father. He was indeed at fault in this matter.  He just whispered: "Yes, I know my mistake!" "It's good to know your mistake. In the future, you can focus more on the right path. Jifu, please apologize on behalf of your father!" Wang Anshi's love for his son was a bit too much, and he also  Never criticized harshly.  He just felt that as long as he talked about it, his son would definitely learn the lesson.  It will definitely be corrected.  But, is this the case?  Wang Yu agreed, but just apologized to Lu Huiqing?  Most likely he won't go.  It is precisely because of this that Zheng lost the opportunity to ease the relationship with Lu Huiqing again and again, and finally pushed this deep and sinister villain to that point "Okay, it's getting late, let's go and rest!" "Yes!  "Wang Shao turned around and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and said, "Father, now Wang Shao is going to the northwest to arrest Li Fugui. If he talks nonsense" "Don't worry about it, let it end.  Of course, there¡¯s nothing to be afraid of!¡± Having missed it once, Wang Anshi doesn¡¯t want to miss it a second time.  "Yes!" Although Wang Yu was still a little worried in his heart, the matter had developed to this point and was no longer within his control.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The situation in the northwest is indeed not that optimistic. Just as Zhao Xu and Zeng Gongliang worried, how could Li Fugui be willing to  Unless he is a fool who easily surrenders his military power and returns to Bianjing to die.  Li Fugui knew what he was doing, so he was always very nervous, fearing that something would go wrong again.  Therefore, we sent people to pay close attention to the situation in Bianjing, keep abreast of the latest developments in Lin Zhao's case, and at the same time be prepared to respond at any time.  As a last resort, you still have the final say on this three-acre land in Qingzhou.  This place is close to Xixia. When necessary At this point, honors and honors are no longer important, life is the most important thing.  Li Fugui's loyalty and ideals have long been exhausted.  Otherwise, he would not have reached the point where he is today, and now he is a traitor who has committed serious crimes. Since he is so bad, he will simply continue to be evil!  Of course, this is a dangerous move only when the last resort is necessary. Otherwise, who would be willing to risk the loss of their family and be infamy for thousands of years to rebel?  The taste of being a local emperor in Gyeongju was so good that Li Fugui couldn't bear to leave.  Fortunately, the news coming back from Bianjing has been good. Lin Zhao was first convicted, and then sentenced to beheading.  Li Fugui was quite happy, which meant that he passed the test smoothly. Presumably Wang Xianggong and his son had a lot of influence in it, and the officials also tended to help him.  This is the best, the best of both worlds! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? But this time I caused so much trouble, I don¡¯t deserve attention. It seems that I need to keep a lower profile in the future.  Of course, if you show a few decent achievements, you can also eliminate these unnecessary troubles.  But you have to be careful this time, don't be as reckless as the first time, leading to defeat and ultimately causing such a big mess.  At this time, Wang Shao, the general magistrate of Huanzhou, sent news that there were signs of Xixia invasion and asked him to go with him to resist the enemy and discuss countermeasures.  While planning this matter, the opportunity came, and Li Fugui was very happy.  Although he was only the governor of Qingzhou, he was in charge of the military affairs of the entire Huanqing Road.  Wang Shao respectfully asked for instructions, which made him very satisfied and did not care that there was any fraud.  So he only brought a small number of personal soldiers and rushed there.  But he didn't expect that there was a trap waiting for him. When he was discussing matters in the tent, the Huanzhou ArmyThen the big tent was surrounded.  Wang Shao immediately read out the emperor's imperial edict, depriving Li Fugui of his position as governor of Qingzhou, and returned to Bianjing for another appointment.  When Wang Shao came up with the holy decree, Li Fugui, who was frightened, immediately thought that the matter had been exposed.  In fact, at that time, Lin Zhao was still convicted. Although the emperor suspected him, he would not punish him.  But Li Fugui had something in his heart, so he reacted very strongly and had great potential to rebel.  It¡¯s just that he himself has been controlled, and Wang Shao has the Holy Purpose at his disposal. Even the Qingzhou generals who are usually loyal to him have hesitation. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out???  That's treason!  Li Bogui had been controlled, and the Gyeongju army was leaderless.  The generals also knew what would happen after the rebellion?  Is he an opponent of the imperial court?  Even if he took refuge with Xixia, he would still be living an inferior life.  What¡¯s more, they all have parents and relatives, all of whom are in the Song Dynasty. They can just leave, but their wives, children, and children will not suffer.  Therefore, even though Li Bogyu kept shouting, the Gyeongju generals were still in a wait-and-see attitude.  Wang Shaoyi was brave and led his army to Gyeongju. He held an imperial edict to intimidate many generals in Gyeongju and regain military power.  Of course, it is not so easy to completely control Gyeongju.  Wang Shao did not expect that when he concentrated on gathering military power in Qingzhou and stabilizing the border defense.  Li Fugui's confidant Chen Qiao gathered the dead men to launch a sudden attack, rescued Li Fugui, and then fled towards Xixia.  After Li Fugui and Liang Yimi cooperated on several matters, they had already secretly communicated with each other, but they didn't have much contact with each other.  Li Fugui was not worried when he went to Xixia, although he once spread rumors and framed Lin Zhao, which in turn affected the reputation of Empress Dowager Liang.  But Li Fugui believed that he was in control of the entire Huanqing Road and even the situation of the northwest border defense of the Song Dynasty. He believed that the Xixia people would not reject him and would definitely treat him favorably.  Therefore, Li Fugui believed that escaping to Xixia was his last way to survive.  Wang Shao was secretly angry and blamed himself. Several pursuits failed, so he had to report to Bianjing truthfully.  Interestingly, it was also at this time that Li Fugui's crimes had just been exposed.  From this point of view, it seems that it was a wise move for him to escape first!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 338: Horseshoe Coming from the Northwest

    Maybe Li Fugui would not have thought that his one thought would actually stir up unrest in the northwest, making both the Song Dynasty and Xixia uneasy.  In the winter of the third year of Xining, the cases of Li Fugui and Lin Zhao in the Song Dynasty were widely implicated from Qingzhou to Bianjing.  Gyeongju is in chaos, the Zhong family and the Zhe family are implicated, and the northwest border is in turmoil.  Fortunately, during this period, the Xixia people temporarily ceased their activities and did not take advantage of the situation to launch an attack, thus avoiding a catastrophic turmoil.  Are the Xixia people short-sighted and seeing the good opportunity now?  Queen Mother Liang knew very well that many people in Xixia were aware of it, but they couldn't send troops.  Because of Liang Yi¡¯s series of mistakes, the party nobles who had finally been suppressed were ready to take action, which put the Empress Dowager Liang in a very bad situation.  Under this situation, the Empress Dowager Liang was very tired from dealing with the party nobles, and she really did not have much energy to launch a foreign war.  Furthermore, if the country is unstable, how can we go to war with other countries?  A large amount of military power was in the hands of the party nobles, so they had no choice but to give up this great opportunity.  As the culprit, Liang Yimi naturally became the target of public criticism. Even his sister, Queen Mother Liang, was very dissatisfied with him.  He was transferred back from the front line of Gyeongju a few days ago. After returning to Heunggyeongfu, he was inevitably scolded.  It's just that they are biological siblings after all. There are many aspects where Empress Dowager Liang has no choice but to rely on him, and she has no choice but to cover for him and minimize the impact.  "You, you, how old are you, why are you always so impetuous in doing things?" Empress Dowager Liang looked annoyed.  The marriage between Qingtang City and Tubo failed, and the success of conquering Dashun City fell short.  It also brought shame to her sister, Queen Mother Liang.  Damage to reputation.  Everything started because of Liang Yi.  It was reasonable for Empress Dowager Liang to scold him.  "What my sister taught me is that it's all my fault!" Liang Yimi didn't dare to talk back to her sister. After all, it was his fault first, so he had to listen obediently.  But the shadow of Lin Zhao emerged involuntarily in his heart. It was all because of him. Otherwise, why would he have failed so many times?  Fortunately, by joining forces with Li Fugui to concoct an unjust case, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty would help him kill him, which would be regarded as revenge.  The deep hatred buried in Liang Yi's heart was finally relieved a little.  The corner of his mouth could not help but look a little proud.  Although it was only a very subtle change in expression, Empress Dowager Liang, who knew him very well and was observant, noticed it at a glance.  "What? You still don't know what's wrong, do you? The dignified Prime Minister of Xixia was messed around by a boy who was in his weakest years in the Song Dynasty. Look at what you are capable of?" Empress Dowager Liang couldn't help but ignore that she and her brother were only in their twenties.  , and at the same time, he was particularly curious about this young man from the Song Dynasty named Lin Zhao. Who was he?  Although the younger brother is not particularly outstanding, his ability is quite strong. It makes him unable to fight back. There must be something special about this person.  to be honest.  Empress Dowager Liang really wanted to meet this person and find out who he was?  But I'm afraid I'll never have the chance.  I heard that he has been imprisoned and will be executed soon.  Queen Mother Liang did not care how Lin Zhao was convicted, she only cared about this fact.  When he thought of Lin Zhao, he couldn't help but think of the scandal.  Lin Zhao is the face of the Queen Mother of Xixia?  What a joke!  Empress Dowager Liang felt deeply humiliated, but when she thought about this, she couldn't help but feel a little shy.  After all, even though she is the Queen Mother, she is still a woman, not to mention she is only in her twenties!  Liang Yi¡¯s face turned red and he felt very embarrassed.  Lin Zhao was already a dead man. When hatred lost its target, Liang Yimi began to reflect on himself.  What I did this time was indeed not good enough, and I must pay more attention to it later.  Empress Dowager Liang said: "I have tried my best, and the situation has gradually stabilized. You will inevitably have to suffer some shocks, which can be regarded as a lesson to you." Liang Yimi was silent. This incident really had a great impact on him.  His position as Prime Minister was preserved, but his power and prestige would naturally be affected.  It's just that the matter has come to this, and he has nothing to do.  Of course, Liang Yi had no choice but it did not mean that the Empress Dowager Liang had no countermeasures. She just heard her say: "Bingchang has grown up, and it is time to consider the choice of the queen. A-Lian is a good child, and Bingchang is a childhood sweetheart.  A good match." Li Bingchang is the head of the Xixia Kingdom, and A Lian is Liang Yimi's daughter. Even though she is still young, a big marriage is already on the agenda.  The implication of Empress Dowager Liang's words was obvious, she planned to marry her niece to her son and choose him as the queen.  This can be used to make up for the negative impact of many previous events on Liang Yimi and enhance his status and power.  What's more important is to continue the glory and wealth of the Liang family.  In history, there are many examples of aunts and nephews becoming queens.  For example, during the Han Dynasty, the Empress Dowager Bo, the mother of Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty, betrothed her grandniece to her in order to maintain the wealth of the Bo family.Liu Qi, Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty.  Later, several Yin Queens in the Eastern Han Dynasty were all descended from the Xinye Yin clan and were closely related to Yin Lihua.  The same is true for several other Deng queens, most of whom came from the Xinye Deng family.  In today¡¯s Liao Kingdom, all the queens are from the Xiao family.  Even the Great Song Dynasty was no exception. The Cao family had high hopes for Zhao Zongshi when he raised him, and betrothed his niece to him. This was probably his intention.  There are many examples of this kind of aunt and nephew entering the harem one after another, and the mother behaves well in the world, and the reasons are self-evident.  Now that Empress Dowager Liang has also had this idea, is it okay to just take this arrangement seriously?  Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty did not like the Empress Bo arranged by his grandmother. After the death of Empress Dowager Bo, he deposed her on the grounds that she had no children.  The fate of the queens of the Eastern Han Dynasty would probably not be too good. In fact, they had learned a bloody lesson before in the Xixia Dynasty.  When Li Liangzuo was young, Empress Dowager Wu Zang was in charge of the government. Uncle Wu Zang blackmailed Pang Quan into the government and everyone, and also betrothed Wu Zang's daughter to Li Liangzuo.  But what about the result?  Not only did it fail to preserve the power of the Tibetan family, but it also became a talisman for their entire family to die.  There is no other reason. After the incident of two generations of aunt and nephew becoming queens at the same time, the power of the relatives with this surname will undoubtedly increase greatly.  The exclusive power of relatives was a taboo for ancient kings and was intolerable.  Therefore, the emperor who ascends the throne will naturally reject his relatives and families. Once the relationship is not handled well, the conflicts will escalate and fight to the death.  There is no telling how the Pang family fell into ruin.  Empress Dowager Liang experienced it firsthand.  As the daughter-in-law of Mu Zangjia, he replaced Mu Zangjia's daughter as the queen.  It can be said that the lessons from the past are right in front of us.  But still no lesson was learned.  Still want to marry my niece to my son.  She didn¡¯t notice that wasn¡¯t she the Empress Dowager Wu Zang of the past?  What's the difference between Liang Yi's burial and his failure to hide Pang?  Are you really planning for the future of the Liang family, or are you digging the family's grave?  Empress Dowager Liang didn't think so much.  There is an indisputable fact in front of us. This move can at least safeguard Liang Yimi's current status, which is enough.  Liang Yimi was very excited. The uncle, the prime minister, and the abbot of the country, their status in Xixia was second to none.  Immediately smiled and said: "Thank you sister!" "You really want to thank me, you should do your job well and don't let people down again!" Empress Dowager Liang still had the same expression of hatred for steel, but there was something in her eyes.  A lot of hope.  This shows that he still has high hopes for Liang Yimi.  Mrs. Liang continued: "Marriage alone is not enough. How to calm down the emotions of those party elders is also very troublesome. Under such circumstances, I am afraid that I will continue to think about starting a war with the Song Dynasty." "War?" Liang Yimi suddenly felt that he  Some underestimated my sister's courage.  Empress Dowager Liang nodded helplessly and said: "Yes, the cold winter is about to pass, and we can mobilize our troops as soon as spring arrives. I'm already very polite. Those who want to make peace with the Song Dynasty, but they don't appreciate it! They gave us a  A piece of candy. Now that we have been given a loud slap, is it possible for us to swallow our anger?" "Of course not!" Liang Yimi knew very well that in the Xixia Kingdom, it is tradition for those party members to admire bravery.  At this time, you must not show weakness, otherwise you will easily be looked down upon by them.  Not to mention losing support, opposition may lead to more opposition and turmoil, and some may even be ready to take action.  At the same time, when internal conflicts are serious, it is undoubtedly a very wise strategy to transfer the conflicts to the Song-Xia war.  Previously, Empress Dowager Liang was unsure of controlling the situation, but now that the situation had improved, she took immediate action.  Party aristocrats are warlike by nature, and they can gain benefits from war as long as they start a war, so that they can successfully survive the crisis.  They have done this method more than once.  When the young Li Bingchang first came to the throne, their siblings first took power, and this was how they gained a foothold.  After the first success, they saw that it was profitable, and now they are doing the same thing again.  Not only them, Liang Yimi's daughter A-Lian and the future Empress Dowager Xiao Liang will also adopt the same approach in the future.  "Okay, is my sister sure?" What worries me the most is the result. It's easy to win if you win. If you lose, you will inevitably be in trouble.  "Confidence?" Empress Dowager Liang smiled softly: "Do you need to be confident when starting a war with the people of the Song Dynasty? As long as it is not too excessive and does not damage the foundation, I think the people of the Song Dynasty are still more willing to spend money to make things happen." This is indeed very embarrassing.  The problem is that the scholar-officials of the Song Dynasty were afraid of Xixia's attack.  I would rather keep things quiet than expand the war.  It is precisely because of this emphasis on civility over military affairs that the idea of ??spending money to buy peace continues to persist and has formed a bad habit over time.  Therefore, the Empress Dowager Liang was confident that as long as she violated principled issues, such as irrationally proclaiming the emperor like Li Yuanhao, she could save the face of the Song Dynasty.  Don't go too far, the Song Dynasty's reaction will not be too drastic.  It is precisely because of this that the Xixia people feel confident and willAttacking the Song Dynasty was regarded as a means for them to fight for power, just like child's play.  In the end, the Xixia issue became a cancer, threatening the life and death of the Song Dynasty Only this time, can the Empress Dowager Liang still achieve her wish?  At least for now, Empress Dowager Liang is still quite optimistic about the prospects. She said in a deep voice: "The war was started to take care of those old men in the party, but it was especially for you and for our Liang family. This time, you must perform well and put aside the previous humiliation.  Find them all, and avenge the shame today" Liang Yimi knew that her sister had worked very hard for her, and if there was no progress, it would really be unjustifiable.  This time he was full of confidence and vowed to achieve something.  Sometimes when you are lucky, whatever you want is what you want, and it is easy for your wishes to come true.  Today, Liang Yimi feels that he is a lucky man. Although he cannot have three blessings like Lin Zhao, he can barely get two blessings.  It was the first good news that her daughter was about to become a queen. Unexpectedly, she received the second good news when she returned to the mansion.  It's just that he didn't expect that this second good news would soon lead to extreme joy and sorrow.  He had just received news that Li Fugui, the magistrate of Qingzhou in the Song Dynasty, had committed treason.  The escape came to Xixia.  at first.  Liang Yimi didn't know the reason why Li Fugui lured him here.  Never cared about it either.  I just thought that Li Fugui was a senior officer in the frontier army of the Song Dynasty and knew many key things such as military deployment and distribution of grain and grass.  Now that you have come to Xixia, you can find a way to get a lot of useful things from him.  It will be of great help to Xixia's next plan to attack the Song Dynasty. Arrangement of troops, attack and defense will undoubtedly get twice the result with half the effort.  My sister just told me that she must perform well in this battle.  Good things will come to your door.  As long as you control Li Fugui, you will be invincible and invincible.  Liang Yimi, who had no intention of leading troops, suddenly became confident and even more eager to give it a try.  After he was happy, a big question mark appeared in his mind.  Okay, how could Li Fugui rebel?  Unless He knew Li Fugui's rank. He was also involved in Lin Zhao's incident, so he knew something about the situation.  At this moment, Li Fugui could not stay in the Song Dynasty, there was only one possibility.  That is after a little association, the answer is ready to come out.     suddenly.  Liang Yi's smile froze, and his heart froze, with a very bad premonition.  Just as he thought, someone soon reported him and Lin Zhao was acquitted. ????????????????????????????????????????? Hearing this news, Liang Yimi really felt a feeling of extreme joy and sorrow. All the joy in his heart was swept away in an instant, and was replaced by endless depression.  He already hates Lin Zhao very much, and a lot of pressure in recent times has been completely attributed to Lin Zhao.  The reason why he could bear it was because he thought that Lin Zhao would die and be able to take revenge.  But in the end, it was all in vain. Even at the expense of my sister's reputation, it still failed in the end.  Liang Yi's frustration was probably no less than that of Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing.  Helpless, really helpless!  The infinite hatred in his heart could not be vented, and it was very uncomfortable to suppress it.  Although he wanted to take revenge, Lin Zhao was already in Bianjing and was beyond his reach.  Unless he comes to the northwest again, as long as he comes, he will never come back Now these are empty words. Under such circumstances, all the hatred can only be transferred to the Song Dynasty.  Then the attack on the Song Dynasty must be more vigorous, and we must regain the face lost in Dashun City After calming down, Liang Yimi thought that controlling Li Fugui was the first priority at the moment.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At this moment, Li Fugui was like a bereaved dog, fleeing to Xixia in a hurry, his whole body  Extremely haggard, old and wasted, completely without the high spirits of the past, and even feeling a bit crazy.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that Bianjing would fail. It makes no sense!  With Mr. Wang present and Wang Yuanze personally involved in it, how could anything go wrong?  What's more, Lin Zhao Wenzhan's crime has been confirmed, how could such a thing happen?  Li Fugui was a little puzzled.  Is it possible that someone is targeting you?  Wang Xianggong crossed the river and demolished the bridge?  The evil-minded Li Fugui first thinks of other people's problems.  He would never have imagined that what was certain would take a fundamental turn due to the sudden appearance of the Empress Dowager.  The person he arranged did not expect such a situation, so the message was delayed, leaving Li Fugui unprepared.  It was also a coincidence that Wang Shao had excellent timing and captured him in one fell swoop.  "Wang Shao, I didn't expect this guy to be such a thing. He usuallyYou were humble and respectful here, but today you are so ruthless!  "Li Fugui cursed all the way and couldn't stop at all. Perhaps this was the only way to relieve the panic and fierce struggle in his heart He originally thought that the most serious consequence would be dismissal from office and even exile was not possible, but  Unexpectedly, Wang Shao took action directly. Even the army was mobilized and swords were used. The seriousness of the matter continued to increase. He could think of what it meant.  Lucky for you.  "Chen Qiao seems to be a calm scholar on weekdays, but in fact he has a strong heart and a good way of taking risks. The reason why he took risks was because he saw the situation and consequences clearly. Wang Shao's decision represented the court's decision.  To deal with Li Fugui, as long as the truth of Dashun City is exposed, how can he be spared as a deeply involved person? Rather than just waiting for death, he might as well defect to Xixia and still have a chance of survival. As for welcoming Li Fugui, maybe it is to repay his kindness.  Well, it's an act of loyalty from a confidant. It's also possible that he just wants to gain some weight. A staff member won't attract the attention of the Xixia people, but a very important general is a completely different matter. "Chen Qiao, thank you.  !  "No matter what, at least he saved his life. As for his position of power in the Song Dynasty, his wealth and honor, and even his reputation, they are no longer important at this moment. "It should be!  "Chen Qiao just responded lightly. "What should we do next?  Are you going to find Liang Yimi?  "Although Li Fugui also realized that with his status, it seems that it is not difficult to have a meal in Xixia. But at this moment, his mind is a mess and he can't figure anything out. "I'm afraid we don't have to look for it, someone has already come to find it.  Here we are!  "Chen Qiao looked straight into the distance. When Li Fugui turned around, the dust was flying directly to the northwest. Someone was coming quickly (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 339: The auspicious time has arrived

    In Bianjing, Weiyuan Bo's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and festoons.  After the Empress Dowager granted the marriage, Emperor Zhao Xu followed suit and granted him an Earl's Mansion.  After all, he owed Lin Zhao too much in the past, especially for the case of Senwenzhan, where he almost "killed" a good person by mistake, so Zhao Xu couldn't help but feel embarrassed.  Since the earl has been granted the title, what does it mean to be given a mansion?  Even if it is a little compensation, it can save some face.  To show the emperor's great kindness, it not only reflects the concern for the ministers, but also dilutes the negative impact of one's own unjust case.  It is impossible for a mansion to bribe Lin Zhao and forget the humiliation and the hatred towards Zhao Xu.  But since the emperor has given me a reward, we still have to take it. After all, Bianjing has a large population and a small area, and the land price remains high, so a huge mansion is worth a lot.  It is also a symbol of honor and favor, why not?  Many people are extremely envious of Lin Zhao.  The Empress Dowager granted her a marriage, and the Emperor granted her a title and a residence. This honor was rarely matched by others.  Envy was envy, but few people were jealous, and they all felt that Lin Zhao deserved it.  Such a big contribution in the northwest, but was almost framed, and was almost killed. It should be some compensation for others.  Originally, the people of Bianjing denounced Lin Zhao one after another, but once the charges of collaborating with the enemy and treason were numerous, it was naturally a different matter.  The guilty Taixue students spared no effort to publicize Lin Zhaomeng's injustice. The story of Lin Zhaomeng's injustice had spread in Bianjing, and almost everyone knew about it.  At the same time, under the deliberate arrangement of some people, Lin Zhao was promoted as a great hero, especially the rescue of several beauties in the execution ground, which was deeply touching. These are the most likely to touch the common people.  It is also a topic of conversation after dinner.  The hero is wronged.  Stories of talented men and beautiful women continue to spread.  It seems to have become a popular story.  Lin Zhao was also well known to the people, and his reputation was widely spread.  Especially recently, Weiyuan Bolin Zhao is about to get married, and he married three beauties at once, including Chai Minyan, the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, which is even more talked about.  As expected, it is a hero paired with a beauty, and the love affair of the first beauty will naturally attract people's attention.  Lin Zhao has become the object of envy and hatred among the men in Bianjing, but how many people can beat Lin Zhao?  That was the marriage granted by the Empress Dowager.  At the same time, another rumor also spread like wildfire.  It is said that Zhao Hao, the official brother of King Yong, also favored Chai Minyan, but he lost to Lin Zhao.  The dignified prince was defeated, not to mention the others.  The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month is an auspicious day, suitable for wedding leave, so Lin Zhao's wedding was scheduled to be on this day.  The Empress Dowager is waiting to have her grandson. Naturally, she hopes that her son will get married as soon as possible, and she also urged her son after the marriage was granted.  Naturally, there is no problem with the Chai family, and the people sent to the Zhe family in Fuzhou have also returned.  Zhe Kexing heard that Lin Zhao was not guilty and that the Zhe family had not been implicated.  A hung heart can finally be let go.  This shows that the younger sister's decision was not bad at all, and the opponents of the Zhe family were slapped in the face.  Everyone was silent.  Zhe Katsuyuki seized this rare opportunity to completely hold the power of the family in his hands.  As a result, the Fuzhou Zhejia's strength is even better than before.  What is even more unexpected is Zhe Wenxin's marriage. Although Zhe Kexing knew that his younger sister liked Lin Zhao, he did not expect that the marriage would be so sudden.  The Empress Dowager's decree has arrived, and Zhe Wenxin has given Lin Zhao marriage as his equal wife.  Although the legitimate daughter of the Zhe family should be the legitimate wife, there was Chai Minyan, who was of a more noble background, not to mention the empress dowager who granted her the marriage, so Zhe Kexing had nothing to say.  The most important thing is that the younger sister likes Lin Zhao wholeheartedly, and a happy marriage is also a good thing.  Although I have never met Lin Zhao, I still don¡¯t know what this brother-in-law is like.  However, it can be seen from what he has done that his character and ability, especially his future, are quite good.  My little sister has a very good vision, and she can't go wrong if she can see clearly.  Having a brother-in-law with such a promising future is also a good thing. It will be somewhat beneficial to our family in the future.  Zhe Kexing would never have imagined what kind of good thing would happen to the Zhe family?  What risks are faced?  What will his brother-in-law bring to the Zhe family, and how should he choose?  The eldest brother is like a father. If he nods his head, the marriage will naturally fall into place.  It's just that Fuzhou is too far away, so it's not suitable for Zhe Wenxin to come back to get married, so he asked the younger sister to get married directly in Bianjing and wait for the opportunity to come back with her new uncle.  Meng Ruoying has the same idea. Jiangning is far away, and they have already gotten engaged in front of Mrs. Meng.  The old lady is getting old, and the canals are frozen in winter, so she cannot bear the fatigue of traveling and traveling, so she does not come to Bianjing.  This did not affect the progress of the wedding, so the day of Laba was chosen.  In addition to being a good day, it was also to take care of Chai Minyan's mood.  The first time she fell in love with Lin Zhao was at the Laba Banquet in Jiangnan in the first year of Xining.  It is undoubtedly very memorable to go to church and get married on such a special day.  Needless to say, Chai Min??You know it yourself, and a feeling of emotion arises spontaneously.  Among the three girls, Meng Ruoying and Lin Zhao can be said to be childhood sweethearts. They have been together from Jiangning to Bianjing to Hangzhou. They have been in love for a long time and have the deepest relationship.  During this trip to the northwest, Zhe Wenxin and Lin Zhao had been secretly in love for a long time.  Especially after rescuing each other several times and fighting side by side, the relationship is naturally extraordinary.  It is self-evident how much risk the Zhe family took to rescue Lin Zhao from the execution ground, and how much courage Zhe Wenxin needed.  There is a true friendship between them, and they have a deep affection.  Relatively speaking, Chai Minyan feels a little ashamed of herself.  The time she spent with Lin Zhao was the shortest, the number of contacts was not many, and the foundation of their relationship was relatively weak.  Whether it was identifying poison and helping Lin Zhao solve the case; or living in Jiangnan, punching the prince for him and himself.  Most of the time, it is Chai Minyan's own heartbeat, which contains some elements of unrequited love.  Lin Zhao's only expression to her was the song "Magpie Bridge Immortal", but other than that, he seemed a little pale.  This is what Chai Minyan is most worried about. Does Lin Zhao really love her?  She wasn't entirely sure.  But her heart has been given to him, and all that is left is anxious waiting.  As for this time, almost everyone thought she was the one who invited the Empress Dowager, but she knew it best, so she still felt guilty in her heart for receiving the reward for nothing.  She even wondered if Lin Zhao married her for this reason.  It is inevitable that there are some Chai Minyan does not have many extravagant hopes.  to be honest.  She didn't care much about the identity of her legitimate wife. What she wanted more was Lin Zhao's love.  Now, just a wedding date has made people very touched.  It can be seen from the subtleties that Lin Zhao is very considerate of himself and cares about himself.  This undoubtedly made Chai Minyan's heart palpitate and made her feel relieved.  In the blink of an eye, the wedding day is approaching. On this day, Weiyuan Bo's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colors and was decorated according to the requirements of weddings in this era.  There was a festive atmosphere everywhere.  Uncle Weiyuan's Mansion was only recently rewarded, and servants and servants didn't have time to buy anything.  But it doesn't matter, all the waiters and maids from Jiangnanju are dispatched to ensure the operation of the Earl's Mansion, especially the preparations for the wedding, so that there can be no mistakes.  The Chai family and even the Cao family of Guojiu's mansion were worried about not having enough staff, so they specially sent many helpers.  Yu Xuan was concerned about this matter and handled it in an orderly manner, so Lin Zhao was naturally not worried.  As for the preparations for the wedding banquet, Ayun took charge of it himself.  Naturally, there will be no problem for all the chefs at Jiangnanju to return to their positions.  Lin Zhao is a rising upstart.  He is a young leader, and the Empress Dowager granted him the marriage, so it is naturally more intense.  ?????????????????????????????????????: The Meng family¡¯s financial resources are comprehensive.  Some officials, whether out of jealousy or short-sightedness, even wrote letters of impeachment, but Zhao Xu had the same attitude and ignored them.  I owed Lin Zhao a lot for my previous injustice, but it was just a wedding, nothing to make a fuss about.  It was no longer easy to cover up everything before. Who wants to worry about these little things and be very passive anymore?  When the Empress Dowager Cao heard about it, she was even more angry.  what is this?  If Lin Zhao gets married in his true identity, whether it is establishing a queen or choosing a concubine, it will undoubtedly be a national event and the level of grandness will be the highest.  He should have been treated like a prince, but it's a pity that he lives among the people. This is already considered a grievance. How can he work hard if he is extravagant and luxurious?  In order to express her dissatisfaction and favor, the old lady immediately rewarded a lot of treasures, which made the wedding even more grand.  In such a situation, everyone can clearly see it, and there is no longer any irresponsible remarks by those ignorant people.  This made Mr. Cao feel much better, but another thing made him a little melancholy.  Logically speaking, his aunt should attend her son's wedding, and she should even be the one to pay her respects.  Unfortunately, due to her identity, it was not convenient for her to go there, which was a bit regretful.  Zhao Fukang said: "Your Majesty, why don't you go? It will be considered a special favor." "No, I guess what happened last time has already made Zhong Zhen and Tao Tao suspicious. It would be too conspicuous if you go again this time."  " Cao sighed: "It's not a good thing to be too conspicuous, especially unnecessary suspicion. For his safety, I'd better not go. " "Oh, it's inconvenient for you, so I'll go on your behalf.  "Okay?" Zhao Fukang was eager to give it a try. His brother was getting married, so it was reasonable for him, the eldest sister, to want to attend the ceremony.  What's more, Zhao Fukang has a special yearning for beautiful love. It is very happy to witness the wedding of Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan.  Ms. Cao pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "You may as well go!" After all, Zhao Fukang's identity is not that sensitive, and Chai Minyan is her savior, so there is nothing wrong with appearing as the woman's guest.  As the legitimate mother, Ms. Cao wanted to go, so her biological mother wanted to go even more.  Jinghe Jushi has received the news that her son is fine, and her heart is hanging.??I can finally rest assured.  During this period, the Iron Mask leader and others were busy rescuing, while she had been chanting sutras and praying in the Buddhist hall, praying that her son would be safe and sound.  God finally opened his eyes, and the feeling of surviving a disaster made Jinghe lay particularly emotional.  Then she heard the news about the marriage granted by the Queen Mother, and finally found her. Do they really want their child to take that road?  No matter what!  Jinghe layman believed that Mrs. Cao would not harm her son.  She has no way to interfere with how the future will go.  In contrast, she felt more like seeing her sons, especially their beautiful daughters-in-law.  She has met Meng Ruoying and is very satisfied. She thinks the other two girls are also good.  Twenty years passed by in a hurry, and her son had already married and started a business. Jinghe was filled with emotions.  She really wanted Lin Zhao to call her mother, more like drinking tea from several daughters-in-law. She also wanted to see her grandchildren born and share the happiness of family.  "It's a pity that there is no such opportunity for the time being. The leader of the Iron Mask Sect told her that he did not plan to tell Lin Zhao's true life experience for the time being, so naturally mother and son would not be able to recognize each other.  Jinghe layman can't help but regret it, but for the safety of his son, he will do anything.  Now we have finally found him, and we can know his every move.  It's already a great relief.  It's much better than no news before.  But my son's wedding.  Jinghe layman really wants to go there, even just taking a look from a distance is enough, it will be a very happy feeling.  After careful consideration, the Iron Mask leader secretly brought Jinghe to Bianjing and promised her that she could watch Lin Zhao's wedding procession pass by on the street.  Being able to take a look at it from a distance made Jinghe layman very satisfied. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? After Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan¡¯s wedding date was confirmed, Zhao Hao and Wang Yu were completely desperate.  They all looked for new spouses and even got married a few days ahead of others.  "One is a prince and the other is the prime minister's son. It is not difficult to find a lady from a famous family.  I don¡¯t know if it was to calm the jealousy in my heart, or for some other reason, but I chose one at random. Maybe it would make me less sad!  However, their choice was a bit too casual. A few years later, Zhao Hao's princess died of illness.  Wang Yu also died, and the widowed young lady of the Wang family married into the palace.  Became Zhao Hao's house filler. ?????????? It¡¯s a coincidence that both men liked Chai Minyan.  But no one has a chance.  Fate is so interesting, and I specially created such a fate for them ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~ On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, everything was in order in Weiyuan Bo Mansion, and the groom, Guan Lin Zhao, went out to welcome the bride under the watchful eyes of everyone.  It would be inconvenient for the three beauties to live in three places, so they all moved into the Chongyi Palace a few days before the wedding.  Lin Zhao only needs to go there and carry out three sedan chairs.  A wife and two papers are well -known and status. Ming media are marrying, and at the same time, it is best to worship.  When they arrived at Chai's house, the three beauties had already dressed up and were waiting shyly for their husband's arrival.  Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of the Chu State, arrived early and watched the three girls put on their headscarves one after another with a satisfied smile on her lips.  The happiest person is naturally Lin Zhao. He has three beauties in his arms. Who can compare to such a beautiful woman?  When they arrived at Chai's house, Chai Xiao, Chai Yong, and Chai Ruona were already waiting in the middle hall.  Lin Zhao went to meet his two father-in-law and uncle as his son-in-law.  Chai Xiao had a good impression of Lin Zhao. When the Liao envoy died in Bianjing, it was thanks to Lin Zhao's help in solving the case that he was able to acquit himself of responsibility.  It's rare that his niece likes him. He is a perfect match because of his talent and beauty.  In comparison, it is much better than being the princess of Laoshizi.  They also heard about Zhao Hao's interest in his niece, but Duke Chongyi really disliked the dandy prince.  ¡°Besides, what¡¯s the benefit of marrying into the royal family?  Wuqing is the emperor's family, and the princess respects him the most, but he may also face risks.  Chai Xiao didn't know that maybe Chai Minyan was destined to have a close connection with the royal family.  It's just that she is destined not to be the tragic princess, but to be the mother of the world After Chai Xiao and Chai Yong gave instructions, Lin Zhao went to greet the three girls according to etiquette.  "Dongyang, these three beauties are hugging each other. This is your blessing. Cherish it." Lin Zhao did not expect the eldest princess to be here, so he gave another warning.  "I will obey the opportunity given by the eldest princess. I will definitely do it!" Lin Zhao agreed but also had some doubts. The eldest princess seemed to call her by her cousin's name directly. Isn't that too intimate?  Zhao Fukang seemed to see Lin Zhao's doubts and said with a smile: "Minyan is my uncle's adopted daughter. We are cousins. Logically speaking, you should call me cousin." "Yes, princess cousin!"  An ordinary person would definitely not dare to make such a big deal, but Lin Zhao was very obedient and immediately called him a slightly nondescript name.  Zhao Fukang was very sadMove, it would be great if one day she could just call her sister!  Seeing Lin Zhao leaving with the three Xi Niangs, Zhao Fukang was even more moved and happy, and couldn't help but think of Liang Huaiji.  It's a pity that this unholy love between them is destined to have no ending. Now it's good to see them happy!  Immediately, Lin Zhao came out of Chai Mansion on a dock horse, followed by three sedan chairs.  The three beauties in the sedan chair were all excited, with tears in their eyes due to their shyness. They finally married him after the clouds cleared and the moon appeared, and they were so happy.  The distance from Chai to Weiyuan Bo's Mansion is not very far, nor is the time very long, but it is destined to be the most romantic road to happiness in their lives.  On a high building on the street, layman Jinghe, accompanied by the Iron Mask Master, stared down.  Looking at the strange but familiar face on the tall horse, tears immediately filled his eyes. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? does not look like a 50% similarity to me, we only need to look at him to confirm that he is his biological son.  It has been twenty years, and I still remember that swaddled baby in my memory. In the blink of an eye, I turned into a handsome young man.  In an instant, all the suppressed emotions in his heart were released, and Jinghe lay in tears.  The long-cherished wish to see my son again has finally come true, and now my biggest wish is to hear him call "Mother"!  "Madam, today is a good day. You should be happy." Jinghe wiped her tears and nodded: "Yes, you should be happy." Looking at the three sedan chairs behind the tall horse, the corners of Jinghe's mouth showed.  He smiled happily, his eyes couldn't help but feel sore again, and he shed tears of happiness.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that his biological mother was watching him silently, with a smile on her lips, riding the little white dragon proudly in the spring breeze, leading the three-top sedan chair back home.  ??I think there are already many guests gathering in Weiyuan Bo's Mansion, and the auspicious time is coming soon (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 340 The wedding is in progress

    Uncle Weiyuan's Mansion is now gathering with guests. Lin Zhao's own status and reputation are very high. Can he have fewer guests to congratulate him on his wedding?  Especially the marriage granted by the Queen Mother is even more extraordinary. No matter who it is for, everyone must congratulate it.  Important ministers such as Zhao Pian, Sima Guang, Han Jiang, etc. all expressed their congratulations. Zeng Gongliang, the great scholar and prime minister of Jixian Palace, had no acquaintance with Lin Zhao at first, but after meeting Lin Zhao at the execution ground, he also sent people to congratulate him.  All officials from various ministries and departments in Bianjing who had interacted and cooperated with Lin Zhao also came.  For example, at Honglu Temple, Lin Zhao was once the chief registrar of Honglu Temple, not to mention that Chongyi Gong Chai Xiao was the chief administrator of Honglu Temple. No matter what the reason was, he had to come to congratulate him.  Even envoys from the Liao Kingdom came to congratulate Emperor Zhengdan of the Song Dynasty. They also expressed their congratulations when they heard that Lin Zhao was getting married.  Another example is Zhang Zongyi, the current minister of the Ministry of Rites. He was originally just an inconspicuous minister of the Ministry of Rites. According to normal circumstances, there will be no improvement in his official career in this life.  If I wait a few more years, I might stop here and wait until the day I retire.  Fortunately, in the first year of Xining, he was ordered to go on a mission to the Liao Kingdom. He was the nominal envoy of the mission, but his performance in the Liao Kingdom was actually average.  The performance of the deputy envoy Lin Zhao was indeed wonderful. He defended the dignity of the Song Dynasty with courtesy and integrity, broke up a rebellion in the Liao Kingdom, and eliminated the tension between Song and Liao. The monarchs and ministers of the Liao Kingdom were also grateful to Lin Zhao.  Zhang Zongyi also benefited a lot. It is precisely because of this achievement that he has now become the Minister of Rites.  The Minister of Rites, who is already seventy years old, is very old and will become an official soon.  Zhang Zongyi is undoubtedly a strong competitor for the post of minister, and his career prospects are bright.  For officials like Zhang Zongyi, without Hanlin qualifications, it would be impossible for Xuan Ma to become prime minister. It is already a great honor to be the Minister of the Six Books.  Therefore, Zhang Zongyi himself was very grateful to Lin Zhao, and he naturally came to congratulate Lin Zhao on his marriage.  Zeng Gong also came. On the one hand, he had been on an envoy with Lin Zhao and had a friendship to fight side by side.  Furthermore, he came to congratulate on the order of his teacher Ouyang Xiu, and also sent a congratulatory gift on behalf of Ouyang Xiu.  It is written in Ouyang Xiu's own handwriting that couples are made in heaven and will be together for hundreds of years.  Ouyang Gong's calligraphy is unparalleled, and his status in the literary world is second to none. He so easily won the yearning of the scribes present.  Weddings are no longer just weddings; they are becoming a literary event.  However, it is true that the atmosphere became more enthusiastic and lively.  In addition, officials from Dali Temple also came. After all, Lin Zhao nominally held the official position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple. Naturally, he was a colleague in the same yamen, so it was natural for him to come to congratulate him.  In addition to this high-sounding reason, there are more practical reasons.  Lin Zhao¡¯s case caused great loss of face to the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment who were presiding over the trial.  The Empress Dowager reprimanded them at the execution ground, Li Han and Wang Dongjian were demoted to Lingnan, and the Yushitai and the Ministry of Punishment could not hold their heads up for a while.  Dali Temple, which was forced to evade for no reason, did nothing but became the biggest winner.  Because Tang Jie was the censor Zhongcheng in the past and was in charge of the censorship platform, the status of the censorship platform in the Three Fa Division was relatively high, and Dali Temple has always been tepid.  This time it was different. The Yushitai was hit hard, especially because the mastermind behind the unjust case turned out to be the Yushi Lu Heqing, and the crime was even more heinous.  Everyone in Yushitai is already in danger, how can they dare to impeach others casually?  The momentum has been greatly reduced, and the Ministry of Punishment has also been implicated.  Such timing is undoubtedly a good opportunity for Dali Temple to rise.  And all of this is thanks to Lin Zhao, at least because of Lin Zhao, everyone in Dali Temple is somewhat grateful, and it is right to come to support him.  Uncle Cao Guo was still seriously ill and did not come in person, but many relatives and friends from the Cao family came, which was a great honor.  Officials or celebrities who had good relations with Cao Jian were also invited.  For example, the Pan family, the descendants of the founding general Pan Mei.  Zhongyi Pan Mei and Cao Bin, the famous founding generals of the Northern Song Dynasty, are the most famous and influential.  In recent years, the Cao family has become more powerful because of the birth of a queen. Relatively speaking, the Pan family's reputation is weaker, but it does not mean that the Pan family's strength is any less.  The influence of these general families in the military is still very great and should not be underestimated.  The reason why the Pan family came to attend Lin Zhao's wedding was not only because of the Cao family, but also related to the Chai family.  On the night of the Chenqiao Mutiny, Zhao Kuangyin led an army into the palace of the Later Zhou Dynasty. At that time, the second son of Chai Rong, Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, was still in his infancy.  At that time, someone suggested that Zhao Kuangyin eliminate the root cause and kill the child. When he hesitated, Pan Mei came forward to intercede and asked to adopt the child.  Zhao Kuangyin didn't know whether it was out of kindness, to appease the old ministers of the Later Zhou Dynasty, or to give Pan Mei face, so he acquiesced to this matter.  It can be seen from this that Pan Mei is definitely not a traitorous annihilator who seeks glory and harms loyal ministers like the Yang family generals in the legend, but a loyal and famous general and an out-and-out loyal minister.  Many people were wronged in the interpretation of the legend, and Pan Mei was undoubtedly the best.In vain.  The child adopted by Pan Mei was named Pan Weiji. He was actually a descendant of the Chai family. He was closely related to the Chai family and was both a descendant of Chai Rong.  The Pan and Chai families have a deep connection with each other because of this matter. Perhaps the Chai royal family was very feared in the past, so the Pan family, as generals in the army, naturally had to stay away.  But now that it has been more than a hundred years since the founding of the country, the restoration of the previous dynasty is undoubtedly a foolish dream.  Therefore, the two families got closer.  Now that the Chai family's daughter is getting married, it's such a good opportunity that they naturally want to come to congratulate her.  There are also some important guests who have not arrived yet, but have representatives coming, which is a kind of signal release.  For example, Wen Yanbo, the Prime Minister of the Republic of China, did not have the opportunity to come, but sent his son Wen Jifu to congratulate him.  There were many sensible people present, and they immediately made some connections.  Lin Zhao is so proud that even Mr. Wen came to congratulate him on his wedding.  Although Wen Yanbo was demoted, who dared to underestimate him?  Some people denigrated that they were doomed to die of old age in the local area, while some people were just a transitional person. It was only a matter of time before they were transferred back to Bianjing to serve as senior officials.  Although he was a local official, Wen Yanbo's influence in the Song Dynasty was undoubtedly considerable. Among the officials, the only ones who could compete with him were Fu Bi and Han Qi.  At the same time, some people think that Wen Xianggong indirectly expressed his dissatisfaction with Wang Anshi in this way.  Because of Lin Zhao's special identity and special experiences before and after, he himself also carries part of the game between the old and the new parties.  Even for a special occasion like a wedding, slight changes can easily attract the attention and association of interested people.  In addition, Huang Tingjian and many other high-ranking imperial scholars were also invited to come. For a time, Weiyuan Bo's residence was full of guests and extremely lively.  Wang Anshi did not come to congratulate him, nor did Wang Yu or Lu Huiqing, but only sent a congratulatory gift.  After all, their relationship with Lin Zhao is relatively stiff now, and it can no longer be what it used to be. It would be an embarrassment if they appeared here today.  It's just that there is still some courtesy on the scene. Lin Zhao himself was very sad about this. He had a close relationship with the Wang family at the beginning of his rebirth and was in the honeymoon period for a while.  Lin Zhao had high hopes for Wang Anshi, but he didn't expect that in the end it would be like this. Instead of being friends, he became enemies.  Maybe this is politics, this is power strategy, if you are not a friend, you must be an enemy.  Is it really?  Even if Lin Zhao doesn't want to think this way, sometimes the reality is so compelling.  After experiencing humiliation and danger, Lin Zhao became more rational and determined.  Many guests have already arrived, and it is necessary to greet them and see them off.  The groom himself was still on his way to welcome the bride, so Gu Qi hosted the reception for the guests, with Zhong Shidao, Cao Jian, Yu Xuan and others helping from the side.  Mu Sihong and Gu Yuelun greeted some of the female guests in the back house, while Ayun was in charge of the entire wedding banquet, and everything was going on in an orderly manner.  To be honest, Gu Qi himself is not willing to show his face. On the one hand, it is for safety reasons.  Although it has been twenty years, there are many dignitaries attending weddings today, and there are also many people who often come in and out of the palace. If someone recognizes me, it will be troublesome.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect has already agreed with Cao Guojiu not to inform Lin Zhao of his true life experience for the time being.  Gu Qi had no objection to this. He could no longer control anything about Lin Zhao. He had no right to speak and could only act according to orders. ????????? Actually, that¡¯s fine, what happened in Qingzhou this time was really scary. When Lin Zhao was dragged to the execution ground, Gu Qi was really frightened.  Although it was a near miss later, it had frightened him out of his wits. Having experienced such a thing once, he definitely didn't want to happen again.  It's self-evident what it means to expose one's life experience. Although Gu Qi also hopes that Lin Zhao will give everything that belongs to him, he also hopes that he can be safe.  When it comes to feelings, after twenty years of upbringing, who has a deeper feeling than him or Lin Zhao?  I'm afraid Jinghe, as a biological mother, may not be as good as Gu Qi.  Furthermore, now he has a deep sense of inferiority.  He only felt that he was just a slave, and Lin Zhao had a noble status, so he felt that he had no confidence in thinking of himself as an uncle.  I just feel that my identity is very embarrassing, not to mention that he has always been a humble person in these years. He has never seen much of the world, so he is inevitably a little nervous when facing a group of dignitaries.  However, he is Lin Zhao¡¯s only nominal elder, so it is necessary to come forward to welcome guests.  With the help of others, Gu Qi could barely cope with it, but she couldn't help being nervous. Even in the middle of winter, her back was already covered with sweat.  Sometimes things just happen by coincidence. Not long after, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao sent her chamberlain to congratulate her.  The Empress Dowager granted her a marriage, and Chai Minyan was Cao Yi's adopted daughter and Gao Taotao's nominal cousin. She didn't express any indication that it was inappropriate.  It¡¯s just a formality and giving some gifts.  The Empress Dowager's reward naturally needs to be particularly grand, and as the head of the family, Gu Qi must receive it. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?Qi couldn't help but feel a little nervous, so she never dared to raise her head.  It makes sense for the Queen Mother to reward you with piety and respect.  It¡¯s just that it was more than enough, but Gu Qi¡¯s performance attracted the attention of the chamberlain.  This chamberlain is not young, and has been in the palace for more than 20 years. It is not easy for him to survive from the small Huangmen who first served food to the somewhat powerful chamberlain of Baoci Palace today.  Perhaps it was because he often visited the dining room back then, but when the waiter saw Gu Qi, he couldn't help but feel a little familiar.  Although it has been more than 20 years, a person's appearance has changed from teenager to middle age, but the change is not big after all.  He often works as an errand in the palace, and his ability to observe people's emotions and recognize people is very good.  However, the waiter only thought that Gu Qi looked slightly familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.  Immediately I started to wonder if I was being too preoccupied.  I heard that Uncle Weiyuan was from Jiangning, so his family members were naturally from the south. How could I have seen him before?  Just at this time, the team that welcomed the bride came back, and there was a burst of excitement, which also changed the thoughts of the chamberlain.  Gu Qi was also able to escape. It was much easier for him now that Lin Zhao was in charge of the situation.  Lin Zhao had a smile on his face, and it was true that he was proud of the spring breeze. The three sedan chairs behind him stopped in front of the Earl's Mansion one after another, immediately attracting many people to watch.  Marrying three wives in one day is not a blessing that ordinary people have. Uncle Wei Yuan is really blessed with a lot of love, which is enviable!  The three brides got off the sedan in turn. Chai Minyan walked in the front as the legitimate wife. Meng Ruoying and Zhe Wenxin, two common wives, had equal status. One on the left and one on the right, they were led inside by Lin Zhao.  Everyone couldn¡¯t help but nod when they saw this situation, especially those who knew the inside story, such as Zhao Pian, were deeply moved.  Emperor Renzong's son has grown up and will marry and start a family today.  It¡¯s just that establishing a career Zhao Pian couldn¡¯t help but feel a little embarrassed and melancholy when he thought of Lin Zhao¡¯s identity.  Is Lin Zhao¡¯s existence good or bad for the Song Dynasty?  Out of love, he hoped that Renzong's son could have descendants, even recognize his ancestors and return to the clan, and sacrifice blood and food.  It is inevitably a sad thing for a generation of benevolent emperors to have no one to offer sacrifices after their death. Lin Zhao's existence can be regarded as comfort and compensation for Emperor Renzong's soul in heaven. He can finally rest in peace.  However, he also knew very well that once Lin Zhao's identity was exposed, it would threaten Zhao Xu's status, and the ownership of the throne would naturally become a sensitive topic.  Can Lin Zhao give up his own throne?  The dragon chair in the Daqing Hall is magical. As long as you are qualified, who wouldn't want to sit on it?  Even if Lin Zhao has no intention of becoming emperor, how can Zhao Xu rest assured?  Which emperor can allow the existence of people who threaten the throne?  Uncles and nephews kill each other, the royal family sheds blood, and this is a human tragedy!  It is difficult to live in peace and harmony. If Lin Zhao openly seizes the throne, will he be able to succeed smoothly?  If two tigers fight, it is very likely that both sides will lose.  What impact would it have on the Song Dynasty?  If this destabilizes the Song Dynasty, ruins the lives of all people, destroys the achievements of several generations of emperors who have worked hard to govern, and magnifies the Song Dynasty into an irreversible situation, it will be troublesome. ?????????Are there too many examples of countries and families being ruined due to competition for the throne?  The Seven Kingdoms Rebellion in the Han Dynasty and the Eight Kings Rebellion in the Jin Dynasty are examples of what has happened before.  The Song Dynasty must not repeat the same mistakes. No one can easily become a sinner through the ages if it embarks on such a path!  So, Lin Zhao¡¯s existence is so embarrassing, how should he deal with it?  Where does his future lie?  It seemed unfair to him and unfair to Emperor Renzong to never tell him this secret.  How should I deal with myself?  Zhao Pian and Ouyang Xiu have almost the same idea.  With the endless struggle in my heart, maybe I can just wait and see what happens and let nature take its course!  But in this historical trend, is it possible to completely stand by and be a bystander?  Sometimes not choosing is also a choice, but how to choose?  It's really an embarrassing thing.  Zhao Pian was thinking, over there, Lin Zhao had already walked in with three brides. The auspicious time had come and they were preparing to get married.  One dragon and three phoenix, they are truly a match made in heaven!  The festive atmosphere took away Zhao Pian¡¯s melancholy. Maybe it¡¯s too early to think about this now, but let¡¯s congratulate them first!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ancient weddings generally had six steps: accepting, asking for names, accepting, accepting, asking for dates, and welcoming.  However, in the Song Dynasty, only the four procedures of nacai, naji, nazheng, and personal welcome were retained.  The first few steps were naturally carried out according to etiquette. Lin Zhao also brought a sedan chair to greet him today.  Next comes the stage of worship. The etiquette and situation are not much different from those of later generations.  When the three brides came to the door of the lobby, someone had already come forward to scatter grain beans. This was a wedding ceremony in the Song Dynasty.  It is said that it is to pray for good luck, and it should be done at the gate. However, there are too many congratulators coming, so it is inconvenient, so it is changed inside.  FollowLater, someone presented a concentric knot and handed it to the bride and groom respectively. This step is called "holding the scarf."  The difference today is that each of the three brides holds one end of a concentric knot, but Lin Zhao has three in his hand.  The scene was somewhat funny, but everyone expressed their understanding. Three wives and four concubines were common in ancient times, but not many married on the same day.  The three beauties all know that Lin Zhao cannot be good to only one person wholeheartedly.  As long as he has himself in his heart, just like this knot of hearts and a concern, it will be fine if he has himself in his heart.  The three ladies are all reasonable and have absolutely no intention of competing for favor.  This made Lin Zhao feel much more relaxed, at least not as worried about the unrest at home.  The marriage ceremony in the Song Dynasty was slightly different from that of later generations. First, they worshiped heaven and earth, then worshiped ancestors, and then the couple worshiped each other after entering the bridal chamber.  In the shouts of the master of ceremonies, the ceremony of worshiping heaven and earth began.  As for paying homage to the ancestors, the Iron-faced Sect Master and others had already made arrangements for Lin Zhao's two-sounding custom and temporarily recognized Lin Zhao as a fake relative, so that they could look good and conceal the truth.  But all of them have a hope. One day, Lin Zhao can take his wife and children to the Ancestral Temple or Renzong's mausoleum to worship and recognize their ancestors.  The Empress Dowager Cao's thoughts were undoubtedly the strongest. At this moment, she could not attend the wedding in person. Instead, she burned incense and prayed in the Qingshou Palace to inform Emperor Renzong of his spirit in heaven.  In a joyful atmosphere, Lin Zhao, Chai Minyan, Meng Ruoying, and Zhe Wenxin worshiped heaven and earth, worshiped their ancestors, and became husband and wife!  At the same time, a horse galloped over, entered Bianjing City from the west gate, and went straight to the palace.  Then an urgent memorial was sent to Chui Gong Hall and handed over to Emperor Zhao Xu!  Wang Shao¡¯s urgent report arrived, Qingzhou was decided, but Li Fugui defected to Xixia Seeing this result, Emperor Zhao Xu suddenly became furious!  (To be continued.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 341: Bridal Room Flowers and Candles

    The night was as cool as water, and the Weiyuan Mansion, which had been busy all day, gradually became quiet.  The guests at the wedding have left, the wedding is over, and Yu Xuan is directing people to clean up the mess.  The groom, Lin Zhao, was finally free to go to the new house to meet his beautiful wife. ?? **A moment is worth a thousand pieces of gold. How can you live up to such a beautiful moment?  But unlike ordinary weddings, the Lin family has three beauties today. How should they plan for their first wedding night?  Sleeping with a big quilt?  It may be possible as you get to know each other gradually, but it is obviously inappropriate on the wedding night.  Therefore, it is destined to have bridal chambers in sequence!  As for the order, it is naturally based on the order of superiority and inferiority. Chai Minyan is the legitimate wife, so she should be the first.  The first night is truly the first night!  "Four courtyards have been opened in the Earl's Mansion, where four ladies live respectively.  Because Chai Minyan is the legitimate wife, her residence is in the middle, which complements the status of the main wife.  When Lin Zhao pushed the door open, the red candles were swaying, and there was a bit of romance in the celebration, and a bit of warmth.     Home!  At this moment, Lin Zhao finally felt like home.  It has been a long time since Lin Zhao was reborn. Although he has integrated into this era, in fact, Lin Zhao always feels lonely in his heart.  Perhaps even he himself is very aware that there is always a vague sense of belonging missing.  Now I finally have a family and a career. I have a beautiful wife and maybe a lovely child soon. Only then will my life be complete.  The meaning of marriage is always special. When Lin Zhao stepped in, he couldn't help but have such a feeling.  It's so wonderful.  Chai Minyan is wearing a wedding dress.  Hijab negative.  Sitting on the edge of the bed, waiting silently.  When she heard a soft knock on the door and the sound of footsteps, she knew that her husband was coming.  So she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, her jade feet swayed slightly, and the pretty face under the hijab was already blushing.  The day that I have been looking forward to for a long time, I finally marry him, and I will get his love tonight!  Chai Minyan, who is proficient in medical skills, is different from other newlywed women.  She was ignorant about matters between men and women, and she also knew what would happen tonight.  So naturally there was some girlish shyness, and that kind of indescribable nervousness, but also a bit of expectation.  At this moment, my heart felt like a deer, and my cheeks were covered with red clouds.  The origin of hijab is very early. During the Tang Dynasty, Tang Xuanzong Li Longji asked the palace ladies to cover their heads with "Touluo" on a whim, and hijab gradually became popular.  Since the fifth generation of the Jin Dynasty, hijab has become an indispensable dress for brides in weddings.  Come to think of it, this is also related to the defense of ancient ethics.  Women cannot show their faces easily, even on their wedding day.  Lin Zhao walked slowly to the beauty's side.  I could vaguely hear Chai Minyan's slightly rapid breathing, and couldn't help but smile softly.  Then he slowly reached out and lifted the hijab.  ??The red hijab is lifted up, and the delicate and jade face begins to appear.  In the era of blind marriage, the groom could only see his wife¡¯s true appearance at this moment.  Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan are naturally a different matter. First, Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism had not yet become widely popular at this time, and there was no such strict protection between men and women.  Therefore, they had many contacts before and admired each other, so naturally there was no such situation.  However, despite this, when Lin Zhao saw Chai Minyan again at this moment, it was like meeting him for the first time, which was a completely unusual feeling.  Lin Zhao¡¯s eyes were a little greedy. In the past, he always felt that Chai Minyan was a fairy who was relegated to the mortal world and could not be blasphemed, so he was always polite and did not even dare to look directly at her.  But at this moment, she is his wife, his own woman, and belongs only to him, which is a completely different feeling.  It's not that Lin Zhao's possessiveness is so strong, but who wouldn't want such a beautiful woman to live in a private house?  Furthermore, Chai Minyan was wearing a wedding dress, and under the shadow of red candle lights, she looked even more beautiful.  Looking at the beauty under the lamp, there is a bit more hazy beauty, half covered and half exposed, the more you look at it, the more beautiful you become.  A pair of bright eyes are charming, looking forward to life, showing affection and shyness, which makes me feel pity for him.  The fair skin has turned a layer of crimson, like a fresh peach, as if water will flow out at the slightest touch.  The embellishment on the bridge of the nose makes the facial features perfectly harmonious. The cherry sandalwood mouth is so rosy that I really want to kiss her.  The pink neck is crimson, extending to the collar, and there is infinite spring under the wedding dress.  Chai Minyan didn't know whether it was because of nervousness or excitement, her breathing was slightly rapid, her chest was rising and falling, and the towering peaks were even more attractive.  "Minyan!" Lin Zhao just called out softly, but Chai Minyan's delicate body couldn't help but tremble a little, her breathing became more rapid, and her earlobes kept getting hot.  Lin Zhao took advantage of the situation and stepped forward, wrapping his arms around his waist and holding his beloved wife in his arms.  To be honest, from the time they met to the day they got married, there was no relationship between them.There was no physical contact, and Chai Minyan had never touched her body for a man.  Therefore, he trembled all of a sudden, his delicate body was sore and limp, he let out a cry, and fell involuntarily into Lin Zhao's arms.  Having a beautiful woman in my arms, with the warm fragrance of nephrite, I feel so good.  Especially the somewhat urgent, but orchid-like breath of beauty that sprays on the face is even more alluring and magical.  Lin Zhao is not a saint, how can he sit calmly with such a beautiful woman in his arms?  The reaction came quickly.  Even through the wedding dress, Chai Minyan could still clearly feel the strong thing.  She knew exactly what was going on. She was so eager for affection and the girl's natural shyness, and her pretty face turned even redder.  "Minyan, I can't wait any longer!" As he spoke, Lin Zhao reached out to untie his wife's wedding dress. Chai Minyan did not move, but lowered her head shyly.  It is obviously a tacit attitude, let you take whatever you want.  When the clothes were unbuttoned, a piece of snow-white skin came into view, and then the round peaks under the clothes.  Following the movements of Lin Zhao's hands, his clothes fell to the ground, and his exquisite body appeared completely in front of his eyes.  The perfect figure, messy curves, Shengxue's skin, and that shy expression are really attractive.  Lin Zhao's blood suddenly surged up, and his breathing became more rapid.  He was no longer Chu Ge'er. Not only did he have a beautiful concubine like Mu Sihong, but he also had a gorgeous night with the Queen of Liao, Xiao Guanyin, on the banks of the Liao River.  But when he saw Chai Minyan's beautiful face and body, Lin Zhao couldn't restrain the eagerness in his heart. He hugged the beauty and fell on the soft quilt.  Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan¡¯s rapid exhalations intertwined, making the atmosphere even more ambiguous.  Especially since their skins were so close together, their bodies were getting hot.  "Mr. Sir, today I am yours!" The aphrodisiac effect of the beauty's acquiescence can be imagined.  Lin Zhao kissed Chai Minyan on her lips and said softly: "Minyan, I love you!" Chai Minyan was deeply moved by the love shown by her beloved man for the first time, and there were tears in her beautiful eyes.  They stared at each other for a moment and whispered: "Mr. Lang, please have mercy on me!" Lin Zhao no longer cared about it and reached out to take off Chai Minyan's obscene pants. The last secret of the beauty was completely exposed in front of his eyes.  Chai Minyan had gently closed her eyes. Lin Zhao took one last look at the touching breasts and leaned forward to press on her.  The hard, fire-like thing headed towards the dark path among the greenery. Chai Minyan let out a cry of pain, clearly feeling that the hard thing broke through a barrier and entered the body.  The bodies of the two of them were completely integrated together, and they were intimate.  The noble and beautiful begonia flowers were finally picked by Lin Zhao, blooming particularly gorgeously in the shadow of red candle lights.  Amid the pain, Chai Minyan also felt a different kind of happiness and joy.  The tense body and mind also gradually relaxed, and even gradually accommodated themselves.  The swaying red candles burn all night long, and the house with the burning charcoal basin is as warm as spring.  The mandarin duck tent is warm, being rolled over by red waves, the two overlapping figures are undulating and swaying, and occasionally rapid breathing and the beauty's moans are heard The night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber is so romantic and charming!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was dawn, and Lin Zhao woke up early. This was his trip  The habit developed during this time in the northwest is that when the order is at stake, how can one dare to snooze?  Chai Minyan next to her is still in a deep sleep. She scored twice last night, and it is inevitable for a young girl to be tired.  Lin Zhao looked at the beauty beside him and smiled slightly, a beautiful picture of Begonia sleeping in spring, unique in the world.  Lin Zhao just looked at it like this. Being able to marry the most beautiful woman in Bianjing as his wife is such a blessing that you should cherish it.  Therefore, I felt a little more love and cherishment for Chai Minyan in my heart.  Chai Minyan woke up with a slight shake of her body inadvertently. She found her husband staring at her and couldn't help but feel a little anxious.  In ancient times, women usually got up before their husbands. This does not mean that men are superior to women, but that they do not want their husbands to see their loose buns and unkempt appearance, so they have to dress up first.  A woman looks after her husband, especially her husband.  Therefore, Chai Minyan was a little panicked. Furthermore, it seemed a little inappropriate to be too sleepy on the first day of her wedding.  "Mr. Sir, I'm addicted to sleep!" Just as he was about to turn over and get up, there was a burst of pain under his body, which showed his madness last night.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but regret. Last night seemed to be a bit too much.  "Get some sleep!" Lin Zhao smiled slightly and pulled Chai Minyan back.  "But if I don't afford it anymore, I'm afraid the other sisters will laugh at her" As the legitimate wife of the first wife, Chai Minyan was a little worried.  "It's okay, they will be the same tomorrow!" Thinking of the madness last night, Chai Minyan couldn't help but look shy.  As soon as I moved my body, I accidentally touched my husband's body again. The thing turned out to be hard and hot. My face was filled with horror and I hesitated.??: "Husband" "Don't worry, how could I be so ignorant of the severity of your broken melon!" There was no other excessive behavior, the two of them just cuddled each other like this, and they were tender in bed for a while.  Hearing the footsteps of someone walking outside, Chai Minyan didn't dare to sleep anymore and hurriedly got up to change clothes and make up.  Not wanting to get up too quickly, Lin Zhao pinned her down, and she suddenly felt happy.  On the snow-white bed, a bright red plum blossom bloomed particularly gorgeously!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 342: War Smoke Rises

    Early in the morning on the second day of the wedding, according to the wedding etiquette of the Song Dynasty, the new daughter-in-law has to meet her parents-in-law. Only after passing this step can the etiquette be considered complete.  Lin Zhao is still an orphan in name, and his uncle Gu Qi naturally assumes the identity of Gaotang.  Early in the morning, Chai Minyan, Meng Ruoying and Zhe Wenxin came to greet him.  Aunt Liu is still in Jiangning, so she is only Gu Qi.  Even though he is reluctant and embarrassed, there must be such a character.  As long as Lin Zhao's true identity is not told, he must continue to act as this uncle.  Gu Qi hurriedly met the three "nephews and wives" in a state of embarrassment, and gave up after a few words of advice!  ?????????????????????Afterwards, all the servants from all over the house came to pay homage to the new lady, and the male master of the Weiyuan Mansion and the female master of the house gradually got on the right track.  Of course, the ladies still have a clear division of labor.  For example, Chai Minyan is in charge of major affairs, Meng Ruoying is in charge of business, and Mu Sihong is in charge of housework.  As for Oribumi Core, there really is no suitable arrangement at the moment!  Afterwards, the family had breakfast together, and the focus was naturally on the brides.  Among them, the one who received the most attention was undoubtedly Chai Minyan. Chu Chengenze was naturally different. Meng Ruoying and Zhe Wenxin both looked at her strangely.  Chai Minyan was already a little unwell, so he naturally became more sensitive. When he saw everything, his face naturally became a little shy.  Gu Yuelun looked at his sisters-in-law, feeling envious and uncomfortable in his heart.  Her eyes were always fixed on her cousin, but he didn't care about her. The little girl was inevitably a little sad.  As time passed, some of the feelings in her heart were also changing Mu Sihong also felt a little sad in her heart when the three ladies entered the house.  Although they are all kind-hearted.  I never made it difficult for myself.  Just from now on.  Gone are the days when it rained and dewed, and it was the favorite of one¡¯s own house.  I wanted to take advantage of that time to conceive a child, but unfortunately my belly has been disappointing, and now it seems that the chances are even less.  As time passed, Mu Sihong realized that it was because of her body.  When Lin Zhao was not in Bianjing, he secretly sought medical consultation.  Chai Minyan promised to help her take care of her body. Now that they are in the same mansion, it will be much easier.  Mu Sihong¡¯s desire to have a child is really urgent.  Although the child is destined to be a commoner, having a child is a support.  Furthermore, giving birth to a child for the man you love is a very happy thing.  As a newlywed, Lin Zhao had nothing to do during this period of time. He stayed at home and wandered among the flowers, and was inseparable with several ladies. His life was really comfortable and comfortable, and he enjoyed all the blessings of everyone.  But I didn¡¯t expect that at this moment, there was a flaw in the ointment.  Li Fugui, the governor of Gyeongju, defected to Xixia!  Wang Shao didn¡¯t catch him?  After hearing the news.  Lin Zhao secretly cried out that it was a pity and felt great regret.  When all the ladies heard about it, they were even more indignant.  Angry and angry.  The husband had been in that situation before, encountered many dangers, and almost died, and the culprit was Li Fugui.  Revenge is necessary, so they have always been looking forward to bringing Li Fugui to justice and taking revenge.  As for General Wang Shao, they didn't know much about him, but Lin Zhao had high hopes for him, and he thought he was extraordinary.  Wang Shao took action, but Li Fugui still escaped. It can only be said that people are not as good as God, and it is helpless.  But the matter must not be let go like this. Such a huge hatred must not be taken lightly.  What's more, in Dashun City, Lin Zhao once swore in person that he would kill Li Fugui and avenge those more than a thousand soldiers.  Therefore, Lin Zhao was undoubtedly very angry about Li Fugui's defection.  The joy of the newlywed Yan'er has also been somewhat affected by this, but he can't intervene at the moment. Let's see how the court responds!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In contrast, Zhao Xu was in a worse mood.  Lin Zhao was determined to have committed treason with the enemy, but in the end it was found to be an unjust case, and everything was concocted by Li Fugui.  He wisely discovered Li Fugui's plot and sent people to arrest him.  But reality gave him a loud slap in the face. Li Fugui's defection undoubtedly made him lose face.  The person who couldn't hold his head up even more was probably Wang Xianggong. Maybe before that, Wang Anshi was still a little lucky, wondering if there would be any misunderstanding.  But at this moment, when the facts were in front of him, Wang Xianggong had to admit that the reality was so cruel and the situation was far worse than he thought.  He was so supportive, but Li Fugui¡¯s reward was defecting to Xixia, it¡¯s a shame he could do it!  Wang Anshi felt deeply cheated, and at the same time he was filled with guilt. He was so sorry for Lin Zhao.  However, Wang Yu did have other ideas. Li Fugui went to Xixia, which meant that many things would end there, and he would not be able to say anything after being caught.  Wang Xianggong was not as thoughtful as his son, but he just felt that he had failed the emperor's favor.  Therefore, he asked the emperor early??Xu apologized, but even so, the officials' impeachments continued one after another Fortunately, the steps were already in place, and this situation was completely expected.  Therefore, Zhao Xu did not panic and dealt with it calmly, ultimately saving Wang Anshi's position.  Although the situation in the northwest is bad, fortunately Wang Shao has taken over the Qingzhou Army, otherwise there will be big problems in border defense.  Is it just that Lee Bo-gyu ran away?  Firstly, it is a huge loss of face, and secondly, it involves military secrets, so we must not let it go.  "Just what to do?"  At this moment, Zhao Xu was also clueless.  In the Song Dynasty, he could say everything.  But Xixia is beyond reach.  Unless the leader of the Xixia Kingdom is willing to obey the imperial edict and kill him.  The question is, can Xixia execute it obediently?  Now in this tense situation, it is simply impossible.  Zhao Xu only felt that he had lost face, and immediately ordered that all Li Fugui's relatives and related persons be imprisoned and prosecuted according to law.  Venting your anger like this might make you feel better.  I thought the northwest would be calm, at least for the time being, but unfortunately things went counterproductive. However, more than a month later, the situation in the northwest suddenly changed again.  At the beginning of the fourth year of Xining, Xixia once again launched a large-scale invasion into the northwest of the Song Dynasty!  At that time, the cold winter had gradually passed, and the climate had allowed large-scale military battles.  The Xixia people did not give up this good opportunity and immediately mobilized their troops.  This time, with the assistance of Li Fugui, they had a clear view of the Song Army's military defense deployment in the northwest, and the attack was naturally more effective with half the effort.  This war, which was supposed to take place in the third year of Xining, was delayed for several months due to the entanglement between Lin Zhao and Li Fugui.  Now it comes so suddenly that people are caught off guard.  Master Xixia was even more unstoppable along the way, and the already unstable northwest was once again in turmoil (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 343: Coincidence

    Xixia was determined this time, and they did not know the reason why Li Fugui suddenly attacked them.  Even if Li Fugui himself is in Xixia now, they have no intention of asking, it is no longer important.  Some things, once the damage is caused, are irreversible.  For Xixia, the Song army's attack had already made them angry.  After all, they had just proclaimed themselves ministers to the Song Dynasty and requested for canonization.  The Song Dynasty had just agreed and opened the market for mutual trade, but a few days later, they suddenly launched an attack.  Although it did not cause any serious losses to Xixia, it caused Xixia a great loss of face.  In particular, this resulted in a series of adverse consequences, which made Xixia offend the two powerful suzerain states of the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom at the same time. It was undoubtedly awkward to be caught in the middle.  Not only that, even the small countries under the control and influence of Xixia began to be turbulent, making the situation in Xixia very bad.  In this situation, no matter what the reason, war against the Song Dynasty was necessary.  On the one hand, it can show Xixia's strength and save face, and at the same time, it can also be a deterrent and demonstration to neighboring countries.  At the same time, domestic political considerations are also important.  Empress Dowager Liang finally calmed down the dissatisfaction of the party nobles against Liang Yimi, and her control over power was not firm.  In order to prevent internal disturbances, sending troops to go to war is undoubtedly the best choice.  It conforms to the interests of those party nobles, especially the military, and eases internal conflicts through foreign wars.  While allowing everyone to turn their attention to the Song Dynasty, they could also gradually seize power and expand their influence during the war.  Why not do something that kills two birds with one stone?  At the same time, Empress Dowager Liang also tried to vent her dissatisfaction in this way.  Save face.  ??Inexplicable rumors.  Putting her in an awkward position.  Even her son complained, and Empress Dowager Liang was helpless.  Being a woman is difficult, being a widowed woman is even harder, and being a widowed woman with great power is the hardest.  It is not easy for a weak woman to stand firm in Xixia, where tigers and wolves are surrounding her. It is even more difficult for her to be as comfortable as she is now. Empress Dowager Liang can be regarded as a hero among women.  Her courage can be seen by sending troops to the Song Dynasty this time.  Empress Dowager Liang's idea was very simple, she wanted to take this opportunity to regain her face.  Suppress the Song Dynasty and seek greater interests.  With a guide like Li Fugui, Xixia was well aware of the Song army's deployment on the border.  Therefore, a targeted attack has very good results.  From the very beginning, Xixia had an unstoppable momentum, and the initial results were very good.  The Empress Dowager Liang was therefore full of confidence For hundreds of years, the Xixia people have become accustomed to and naturally aware of the fact that they felt that the people of the Song Dynasty were afraid of them.  So as long as it doesn't go too far, the Song Dynasty will definitely put an end to the problem.  Is this really the case?  Will it really develop as Empress Dowager Liang expected?  The news reached Bianjing City.  Emperor Zhao Xu was furious and angry.  How things are resolved is what matters most.  Immediately, the matter was brought to court to seek the opinions of the ministers.  During the Song Dynasty, the emperor's power was not that great, and he could not make decisions on such important matters by himself.  What's more, Zhao Xu doesn't have the courage. If you want to be arbitrary when it comes to war, you need to consider risks and responsibilities. Which emperor dares to make fun of his own country?  What's more, Zhao Xu is too young and his shoulders are still a little immature.  ¡°Perhaps in the past, he was not afraid of tigers as a newborn calf, and he might have dared to make some decisions.  However, in the case of Lin Zhao, his performance was really not good. Although he cleverly covered it up in the end, the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government had heard about it to some extent.  With his prestige damaged, Zhao Xu had no choice but to keep a low profile.  It is better to listen to the opinions of the ministers, so that we can make a better judgment.  But sometimes it is troublesome to listen to the opinions of the ministers. As soon as the matter is revealed, the ministers immediately divide into two groups.  The main war faction and the peace faction are in the same situation as before.  The meaning of the main war faction is very clear. Xixia was a subject and subsidiary of the Song Dynasty, but now it openly rebelled and attacked the Song Dynasty on a large scale. This is the following crime and must be severely punished.  Otherwise, where should the dignity of the Song Dynasty be placed?  The Song Dynasty's interests in the northwest would also suffer as a result.  In a word, we must send troops to counterattack as soon as possible.  They believed that the reason Xixia sent troops was because Li Fugui was reckless and took the initiative to attack Xixia, thereby destroying the peace between Song and Xia.  From a moral point of view, the Song Dynasty first canonized Xixia and then sent troops to attack, which was an act of disloyalty. Xixia's reaction was completely reasonable.  In a word, the Song Dynasty made mistakes first. Under such circumstances, what is more needed is to make peace, not to start a war.  In their words, mistakes have been made before, and things have become more complicated. We cannot make mistakes again and again, making things more troublesome.  Of course, the Lord Harmony faction remains the same as always?Viewpoint.  If it were fully carried out, the damage could be even more serious.  Xixia attacked just for the sake of face and money.  It's all for them. This is not the first time that money has been spent to avoid disasters. Why should we be more serious this time?  The court hall was immediately divided into two factions, and the confrontation was very obvious.  Coincidentally, most of the people at the main website are old party officials, and these people are known for their integrity.  Face is extremely important to them, and national dignity in particular does not tolerate provocation.  Once they give in, Xixia's arrogance will inevitably become more arrogant and the situation will become even worse.  They speak righteously, quote scriptures, talk eloquently, and have a very firm attitude.  Relatively speaking, most of the people who advocate peace are New Party officials.  In addition to financial considerations, they have some selfish reasons for taking this view.  It is self-evident what the consequences will be once a war breaks out. One thing is most obvious. After the war starts, the attention of the country will shift to the northwest.  Everything in the country needs to serve the war, especially military expenditures, which are even more expensive.  You must know that they are presiding over reforms now, and money is needed everywhere.  If a war breaks out, the national finances will inevitably be tied up by the war, which will naturally affect the implementation of reforms.  Perhaps some of them are worried about the impact on the effectiveness of the reform, and many are worried that their interests in the reform will be lost.  Of course, this is also related to the scale of the war.  Small scale.  Spend less money.  If the scale is too large.  It is likely that many domestic reforms will stall.  Therefore, different people are bound to have different opinions on how to decide this matter.  As for the motives and reasons, they are definitely not that pure. Before considering the country, the first thing to consider is yourself.  This also caters well to some officials who are "summer phobic", so it has many supporters.  Emperor Zhao Xu was very helpless!  Here is his dilemma, he is ambitious, based on the anger above his initial passion.  He really wanted to go to war.  But when I think about it, I can't help but have a lot of worries. It's okay if I win this battle, but what if I lose?  This is the largest military operation since he took the throne. If he fails, it will have a very negative impact.  For future military planning, ministers, soldiers, and even their own confidence will have a great influence.  Therefore, Zhao Xu had to be cautious. To be honest, he really had no confidence in winning now.  His initial idea was to endure it and wait until he could regain his strength in a few years.  Then teach Xixia a lesson.  What we have high hopes for is the reform presided over by Wang Anshi, but so far.  The effectiveness of the reform is really hard to say.  However, this was a long process, and Zhao Xu did not lose confidence because of this.  It is precisely because of this concern that he does not want to end the reform because of the war, or have any adverse effects.  Right now, for him, reform is the top priority.  But Xixia¡¯s actions are indeed a bit too much, why don¡¯t they stand still?  How can we swallow this breath?  It is another huge test for one's own face and prestige.  Renzong's dynasty has always been known for peace, and he often adopted a calm attitude.  Except for some actions by Fan Zhongyan and Di Qing in the northwest during the Qingli period, they were relatively quiet.  Although the world is peaceful, it has been doing nothing, and it is inevitable that it will be criticized externally.  To be honest, Zhao Xu looked down upon his grandfather's actions.  He hopes to imitate promising monarchs like Taizu Taizong, and even surpass them.  When he first met Wang Anshi, he asked Wang Anshi to evaluate Tang Taizong.  It can be seen that Li Shimin is Zhao Xu's idol. How can a king with great ambitions and ambitions bear such humiliation?  ?Perhaps, some people say that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty also had the shame of Bianqiao, and he could work hard to avenge his previous shame.  But Zhao Xu¡¯s situation was different. Their father and son were adopted and succeeded to the throne as descendants of the clan.  If he cannot surpass the previous Emperor Renzong, he will be looked down upon, and his status and face will be greatly affected.  Emperor Renzong died less than ten years ago, and Yingzong achieved nothing in his short four-year reign.  Therefore, all the pressure was on Zhao Xu. He was eager for success, so he did not dare to relax in anything.  The Xixia incident was both pressure and opportunity for him.  On the one hand, the reform may be affected by this, on the other hand, it is related to one's own authority and dignity, which is really difficult to weigh.  In the end, after listening to the ministers¡¯ opinions for a long time, I was still in a dilemma.  At this moment, Zhao Xu was preoccupied with the Xixia incident, so he did not notice that the court was clearly divided and each had its own opinion.  The era of party struggle has quietly arrived and gradually begun, but Zhao Xu didn't notice it at all.  Didn't you notice what this would bring to the Song Dynasty?  Therefore, no measures were takenGive.  Of course, even so, there are some neutral officials.  Some people are neutral for the sake of being neutral, do not want to get involved, and are wise to protect themselves.  Some have aloof status and do not need to take a clear line at all.  Zhao Xu sighed secretly and looked at the arguing ministers below.  If this dispute continues, when will there be any result?  The officials below each held their own opinions, but the prime ministers and important ministers did not speak.  "Zeng Gongliang, what do you think?" Zeng Gongliang, a student at Jixian Hall, is the current prime minister, and his opinions are undoubtedly very important.  Especially after rescuing Lin Zhao, Zeng Xianggong became even more powerful than before. He gradually moved from behind the scenes to the front of the stage. He was no longer as mediocre and low-key as before, but he intervened in some things.  The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were obviously aware of Zeng Xianggong's comeback. In the past, he was mostly under the shadow of Wang Anshi, but now he wants to be a veritable prime minister.  In fact, Zeng Gongliang initially favored Wang Anshi. When Han Wei first recommended Wang Anshi to Zhao Xu, Wu Kui, the political counselor at the time, criticized Wang Anshi.  Zeng Gongliang defended Wang Anshi more objectively and supported Wang Anshi in future matters.  Especially after the reform began, the new law had no provisions.  There are many opponents.  Zeng Gongliang often adopts a tacit attitude to express his support.  So much so that when Lu Hui Shangshu impeached Wang Anshi for ten crimes.  It was also mentioned that only Zeng Gongliang supported him among the prime ministers.  During that time, Mr. Zeng seemed to be Wang Anshi¡¯s partner and supporter.  But as time goes by, it becomes a different story.  Zeng Xianggong¡¯s mentality and thoughts are also slowly changing.  The most direct thing is the disappointment with the new law. Like Su Che and Chen Shengzhi, their understanding and attitude towards the reform have changed.  It¡¯s been three years, what impact has the new law had?  On the contrary, it brought the Song Dynasty into a state of chaos, making many places even more chaotic.  The situation is even worse.  As Prime Minister, Zeng Gongliang has a better understanding of the situation across the country.  He is not as stubborn as Wang Anshi, so he sees things more comprehensively.  Especially when Lin Zhao wrote a letter mentioning the shortcomings of the Qingmiao Law, Zeng Gongliang was even more deeply moved.  Lin Zhao was a local official at the time, so he naturally knew the specific implementation status of the Qingmiao Law. Furthermore, he was a close confidant of Wang Anshi, and even he felt that something was wrong. This is evident from the fact.  From then on, Zeng Gongliang began to waver.  Attitudes have begun to change. Is it useful to just dissuade?  Mr. Zeng could only respond with a helpless smile.  If it worked, wouldn't Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang be forced to leave Bianjing?  Even if you are the Prime Minister, what's the use?  Just retreating like Chen Shengzhi was not the answer, something had to be done. From the third year of Xining, Xianggong Zeng began to have this idea.  In addition, with the implementation of the reform, Wang Anshi became more and more powerful, with increasing influence and power.  As a result, Zeng Gongliang's power and status continued to decline, and the prime minister became in name only.  Zeng Gongliang didn't say anything, but he was naturally unhappy in his heart.  Therefore, some of the ideas in my mind became more firm, but I never had the right opportunity to come back.  Lin Zhao¡¯s case is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity. Wang Anshi was implicated and hit because of it. The role played by Zeng Xianggong was not obtrusive, just right, and he intervened logically, and then came back logically.  Standing in the court today, Zeng Gongliang did not speak.  Maybe he didn't know much about military affairs, but he was an expert in politics and maneuvering. He could see clearly what the people below were arguing about at a glance.  Mr. Zeng felt that this was another opportunity!  "Your Majesty, I think it's time to send troops to counterattack, to combat the ambitions of Xixia's wolf, and to defend the territory and dignity of our Song Dynasty." Zeng Gongliang's words immediately caused shock in the court.  The Prime Minister's suggestions are definitely weighty.  In Zeng Gongliang¡¯s view, the situation in the northwest must be contained. Spending money to buy peace is fine, as long as there is a bottom line.  Xixia cannot be allowed to push the envelope like this. He must boost his morale and then sit down and talk.  Furthermore, Zeng Gongliang also wanted to use this to temporarily ease the reform.  Maybe the officials and Wang Anshi should calm down and think carefully after the enthusiasm dissipates.  Based on the needs of domestic affairs and diplomacy, it is necessary to send troops to go to war.  Zhao Xu¡¯s expression moved slightly, and he felt keenly that Zeng Gongliang was different from before.  If it were in the past, his words would not have been so direct. There was no sense of tact or even ambiguity, which meant that there was no room for maneuver.  Zeng Xianggong's speech undoubtedly gave the main war faction the upper hand "Wang Anshi, what do you think?" Zhao Xu was helpless. What Wang Anshi, the most trustworthy person, thought was also important.  The officials immediately became energetic. Is this not a head-on confrontation between Mr. Zeng and Mr. Wang?  The result may directly affect the future situation of the court, so everyone is waiting to see.  ¡°??Thought it was time to send troops to counterattack and give Xixia a heavy blow!  "Wang Anshi's answer surprised many people. Including Zhao Xu, they were a little unbelievable. They thought Wang Anshi would insist on peace. After all, this is good for the reform, but they didn't expect that he would actually advocate for the war? They  They all overlooked one point. Wang Xianggong was the leader of Xinfa, but he was a bloody and strong-tempered person. More importantly, Wang Xianggong had ideals and ambitions, and he was not about regaining Yanyun.  It is self-evident how ambitious such a person is to restore the old territory of the Han and Tang Dynasties. How can such a person tolerate the border being ravaged and attacked by the enemy? Xixia's behavior is undoubtedly extremely serious.  Wang Anshi felt that it was necessary to fight back because in his conception, the Liao State was the biggest enemy. In order to defeat the Liao State, it was necessary to cut off its right arm, that is, without Xixia's support.  The Liao Kingdom is not that scary. At the same time, without the restraint of Xixia, the Song Dynasty can go all out to fight against the Liao Dynasty. Although it is not yet time to start a full-scale war with Xixia, it must curb its arrogance, otherwise it will be difficult to send troops in the future.  It will be greatly increased. Especially this time, the northwest border defense is in danger. If something goes wrong on the Shaanxi Fourth Road, the consequences will be absolutely disastrous. Especially Li Fugui's presence in Xixia is also a great threat.  In Wang Anshi's heart, it was precisely because of his support that he was responsible for Li Fugui's huge destruction. The situation must be restored as much as possible, not to mention a heavy blow to Xixia.  It would be great if Li Fugui could also be brought to justice. To be honest, Wang Anshi really wanted to ask him face to face, why did Zeng Xianggong and Wang Xianggong become like this?  It's self-evident what the reaction was. Zhao Xu smiled helplessly, and the answer was already there (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 344: Going to the Northwest Again

    The two husbands coincided with each other, and the ministers' opinions on the Xixia invasion were very clear.  Even if Emperor Zhao Xu had other ideas, he must be cautious now.  Baiguan already has such an attitude, what else can he do?  Especially Wang Anshi, Zhao Xu¡¯s decision was most concerned about him and the reforms he presided over.  Since Wang Anshi already had this attitude, what else could he say?  We can only find ways to maintain the implementation of the reform as much as possible while ensuring smooth wartime, without causing too many adverse effects.  "The Xixia people are so perverse and unruly, so let's teach them a lesson."  The first large-scale foreign military operation since taking the throne, Zhao Xu was inevitably a little nervous.  The outcome of the war was very important, both to the Song Dynasty and to him personally.  Whether you win or lose this battle, you will surely attract much attention!  The pressure on Zhao Xu¡¯s shoulders is really quite big!  Many ministers of the DPRK and China were also not relaxed, and they were all sweating.  Whether victory or defeat is related to the national interest is a major matter, and whether it is related to one's own interests is not a trivial matter.  Therefore, after Tingyi made the decision to fight back, it immediately attracted national attention.  Starting a war is not an easy task. Deployment of troops and military deployment is only one aspect.  Logistics and supplies and related matters cannot be neglected either.  Youdao is that the three armies should go ahead before using food and grass. Just food and grass is a headache.  Especially in the northwest, transportation is really inconvenient.  Perhaps during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, grain could also be transported to Guanzhong through the Yellow River and Wei River, as well as the water transport canals in Guanzhong.  However, since the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, water transportation has been abandoned. The core of water transportation is Bianjing. It has been difficult to get to Luoyang, let alone Chang'an.  Therefore, if the grain produced in the southeast is transported to the northwest, a huge price must be paid.  Fortunately, the Song Dynasty and Xixia have been at war for almost a hundred years.  The number of border troops on the Fourth Shaanxi Road was quite large, not even less than the troops on the Hebei Road defending the Liao Kingdom.  With the number of standing armies already so large, the demand for food is naturally huge, so they always attach great importance to transporting food to the northwest.  Although Guanzhong is not as wealthy as it was during the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties, it can still be regarded as a land of abundance. Especially with the convenience of irrigation by the Wei River, it can also be regarded as an important grain-producing land.  Guanzhong is no longer a capital city, the population is also declining sharply, and food consumption has also dropped a lot, so there will be a lot of surplus every year.  All this food has been stored. As long as the war does not last for a particularly long time, the food aspect can still be supported.  After the problem of food and grass is solved, the mobilization and combat of troops and horses become the top priority.  Xixia seems to have adopted a full-scale combat mode this time. Starting from Huanzhou, Qingzhou, Fuzhou, Yanzhou, and Linzhou all launched attacks. The war spread over a wide area and was huge.  It's completely unlike the usual attacks in a certain area, or a certain city.  It gives the impression that Xixia people are crazy.  It was precisely because of this that the officials of the Song Dynasty and Emperor Zhao Xu decided to send troops.  Such actions of Xixia caused turmoil throughout the northwest border and had a great impact on the mentality of the people and military officers.  As time goes by, this situation continues to worsen, and it may bring some other troubles.  You know, the Song Dynasty had more than one enemy. Here they went to war with Xixia, but over there they were taken advantage of by the Liao Kingdom, and the consequences were disastrous.  Xixia wanted to take advantage of Li Fugui to provide intelligence, take the opportunity to cause more damage, and create more pressure on the Song Dynasty.  This increased their own arrogance and forced the people of the Song Dynasty to surrender in order to obtain more benefits.  Their wishful thinking was rattling, and they were even considering that a truce would require a big mouth But they forgot that there must be a bottom line in everything. Such actions deeply stimulated the determination of the Song Dynasty people to resist.  Although due to Li Fugui's defection, the Xixia army suddenly attacked and the border was turbulent, the Song army did not suffer too serious losses.  There is no other reason, because the current defenders in the northwest states are quite good.  For example, Wang Shao from Huanqing Road, Zhong E and his brother and nephew from Qingjian City, Zhe Jiajun from Fuzhou, etc.  These are the elite divisions of the Western Army, famous generals. How could they suffer so easily?  But they are only generals guarding one side, and their jurisdiction is not large. They can resist attacks.  If we want to launch a large-scale, especially organized counterattack, we cannot do it.  Since the Song Dynasty decided to go to war with Xixia, the scale of the war and the way of sending troops cannot be handled as usual.  Full cooperation and continued deployment of troops is necessary.  A single move can affect the whole body. This time, the entire northwest force will be used.  First of all, what the northwest lacks is a commander-in-chief!  Arrangements made by the courtHan Jiang, who has now been promoted to the position of participating in political affairs, of course still has his status as the governor of Shaanxi Road.  If there had not been a sudden border crisis in the northwest, Han Jiang would have stayed in Bianjing as a stable deputy prime minister, but now he had to go to the northwest to command operations.  Han Jiang will serve as the propaganda envoy of Shaanxi Road. He knows the situation in the northwest very well, and the generals and officials in various states and counties are obedient to him.  He is highly respected and capable of calmly deploying troops, and his ability is sufficient to cope with the current situation and win this battle.  In addition, there is no other more suitable candidate, Han Jiang is undoubtedly the best candidate.  Mr. Han did not have any complaints. He had a heavy responsibility, so he naturally had no choice but to shoulder his responsibilities.  After receiving the order, troops, horses and related personnel were immediately mobilized and prepared to rush to the northwest.  In addition to coach Han Jiang, there are also some people who are also recruited, the most special one is Weiyuan Bolin Zhao.  Lin Zhao is newly married. It seems unreasonable to send someone to the northwest at this time.  But Zhao Xu had his own reasons. This battle required the cooperation of Hehuang and Tubo, so he asked Lin Zhao to go to the northwest to coordinate liaison.  At the same time, he knew Liang Yimi and Li Fugui well and had previous combat experience in the northwest, so he asked them to accompany the army on the expedition.  The reason why Zhao Xu arranged it this way, in addition to these very objective reasons, was also based on the thought of out-of-sight, out-of-sight.  After the cold winter, after the wedding, the meritorious minister Lin Zhao could not be left idle for a long time, and a position must be arranged for him.  What are the arrangements?  Be a local official?  He is against the new law.  If another incident like the one caused by the Qingmiao Law happened again, there would inevitably be a lot of trouble.  Staying in Bianjing, it would be awkward to meet each other at the same time. Zhao Xu didn't care, but what about Wang Anshi and his group?  Simply, in order to avoid such unnecessary trouble, throw him directly to the northwest and let him serve as a general in the army. This way he will not have any interaction with Wang Anshi and Xinfa.  Zhao Xu¡¯s thoughts were very simple, and he didn¡¯t think there would be anything wrong with this arrangement.  What can a little Lin Zhao do in the military camp?  How big a wave can it make?  After receiving the imperial edict from Uncle Weiyuan's Mansion, Lin Zhao was a little surprised.  Li Fugui defected. He knew about the Xixia invasion and had been paying attention to how the court would respond.  But he never expected that the matter would eventually be related to him.  To be honest, it is very cold in spring, and it is not comfortable to go to the bitter cold places in the northwest.  Especially in the first month of their wedding, with three lovely wives at home, Lin Zhao was even more reluctant to go.  "It's just that it's hard to disobey the emperor's order. The imperial edict has been issued and there is no way to disobey it.  After thinking about it, this might not be a good opportunity.  When he came back from Hehuang and Tubo, Lin Zhao had already thought about joining the army.  It is not appropriate to get too involved in the current evidence, but it is relatively quiet among the military.  The military situation of the Song Dynasty was really bad, and Lin Zhao had an idea and wanted to contribute to it.  At the same time, it is also because of a heroic complex in the heart. Fighting on the battlefield and making achievements are the ambitions of a bloody man.  Furthermore, as long as you have military power, it also means strength.  After the disaster in Qingzhou, Lin Zhao's power is very strong. In this era of orderly hierarchy, without enough strength, even his life has to be controlled by others. Lin Zhao has had enough.  What can I do if I am simply a civil servant?  Although the Song Dynasty valued literature over military affairs, the generals with heavy troops should never be underestimated. The gun barrel is the last word. The meaning of this sentence remains unchanged from ancient times.  As long as you have military merit, promotion is not a problem. At least you can cover the sky with one hand like Li Fugui.  Therefore, Lin Zhao has had this idea for a long time, but he has not had the opportunity to realize it before.  Now this opportunity has arisen. No matter what Zhao Xu¡¯s motivation is, this decision is in line with Lin Zhao¡¯s intention to a certain extent.  Especially going to the northwest at this time has another meaning. You can directly ask for justice from Liang Yimi.  When he was imprisoned this time, Liang Yimi was also one of the accomplices. Lin Zhao remembered this account for him!  There might be a chance to kill or capture Li Fugui. The oath of thousands of soldiers under Dashun City must be fulfilled.  It¡¯s just that in this way, I have to be separated from several beauties and not see each other for a long time.  Lin Zhao could explain it away by saying that a man would temporarily compromise his children's personal relationship for the sake of his career, but the ladies really didn't feel good about it.  They were newly married and were about to part with their husbands, but they were unwilling to do so.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  At the same time, what the ladies are most worried about is.  After all, we are on the battlefield, and the sword has no eyes. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous.  Therefore, several beauties were a little worried. Now Lin Zhao was the most important person in their hearts and was irreplaceable.  It¡¯s reasonable to worry about your husband¡¯s safety &nbsp;"Don't worry, nothing will happen. I will never let you become widows!" Lin Zhao comforted the ladies with a smile.  Not wanting Chai Minyan to be worried, she stepped forward and pressed Lin Zhao's lips, shaking her head nervously and saying, "Mr. Lang, please don't say such unlucky words. Everything is safe and nothing will happen."  As he spoke, his concern was palpable.  "Don't worry, I will take care of myself." Although he went to the army and wanted to contribute to the military achievements of the Song Dynasty, it did not mean that Lin Zhao was willing to risk his life.  After experiencing this dangerous ordeal, he cherishes life more than anything else.  Meng Ruoying also said with tears in her eyes: "Be careful!" She had experienced the pain of parting several times and had gradually gotten used to it.  If you have an excellent husband, you will inevitably have differences.  The situation of women is so embarrassing. When her husband is unknown, she always spares no effort to support him and hopes that he will succeed.  But after they become truly successful, how can husbands still have the time and energy to accompany the woman who silently supports them?  At this time, women are always silently alone This is a contradiction, a contradiction that is somewhat happy and somewhat bitter.  Fortunately, Lin Zhao, Meng Ruyi and others can see that Lin Zhao cannot stay in the army forever.  The war in the northwest is not indefinite. It will end soon. By then, the husband will naturally return in triumph.  Separation is only for a period of time and is acceptable, separation means meeting again.  We have just gotten married, and this is just the beginning. There will be many such situations in the future, and these beauties are very open-minded.  Mu Sihong was also reluctant to leave. Since Lin Zhao¡¯s last mission to Hehuang and Tubo, she and Lin Zhao had lost a lot of time together.  During the recent period, the husband's main energy and attention have been focused on several ladies, and she has been somewhat neglected.  I thought things would get better after a while, but I didn¡¯t expect that my husband would leave again all of a sudden, and I didn¡¯t know how long it would take to see each other again.  Unintentionally, Mu Sihong had a bit more of a relationship with her.  Relatively speaking, Zhe Wenxin acted relatively calmly and said in a deep voice: "Lang Jun, I will go to the northwest with you." "You?" Lin Zhao just thought that Zhe Wenxin was a bit ridiculous, but after thinking about it, he understood her  idea.  "Zhe Wenxin got married directly in Bianjing and did not marry from the Zhe family in Fuzhou. Even the Zhe family had never seen what his uncle Lin Zhao looked like?  Therefore, Zhe Wenxin has always had an idea: when she has the opportunity, she and her husband Lin Zhao will go home to visit their relatives, so that their marriage and family ties can be consummated together.  Now is undoubtedly a good opportunity. Originally, there was a custom of returning home after a wedding, and Orifumi wanted to take advantage of it together to accomplish many things.  Zhe Wenxin nodded and said: "My husband is going to fight in the northwest. The Zhe family may be able to provide some help. Let's go to the northwest together. When the time comes, I will leave the camp and go home. I will get help from my eldest brother to ensure my husband's safety and military exploits in the northwest."  It will all be helpful.¡± This is good, although I don¡¯t know where Lin Zhao will fight.  But with Zhejia's strength and influence, it's still okay to provide some help.  "At the same time, is it right to go to Fuzhou to meet my uncle again?" Lin Zhao joked with a smile, which immediately made the beauty shy.  Chai Minyan and other other women also felt that it would be best if someone went with them to give their husband some care and help.  They are all ordinary weak women who cannot bear to travel long distances, let alone march and fight.  Oribumi Xin, on the other hand, is a hero among women. She is not inferior to men, so she is fully capable of this.  Furthermore, she has a strong background in the Western Army from the Fuzhou Zhe family and can be of great help to Lin Zhao.  "Wen Xin, I will leave my husband to you, you have to take good care of him!" Chai Minyan did not forget to give another warning.  Mu Sihong is very envious. She really hopes to have the opportunity to fight side by side with her husband and stay together forever like Zhe Wenxin?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Not only Lin Zhao, as long as he has been in the northwest, he will know about that  Almost all the generals who had a better understanding of the situation left.  For example, Zhong Shidao, Jing Sili, Liu Changzuo and others, Lin Zhao thought it would be good to communicate more with these people, so that they could get more help in the future.  Lin Zhao was planning the outcome of the war, but someone was more arrogant, and his concerns were undoubtedly higher.  In an ordinary house in Bianjing City, the leader of the Iron-faced Sect stood silently with his hands behind his hands.  The mask obscures his face, making it impossible to figure out what he wants?  Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng stood behind him, waiting silently for the sect leader's inquiries and instructions.  "Zhao Xu asked the young master to go to the northwest?" After a long silence, the Iron Mask leader asked in a low voice.  "Yes!" After hearing Jiang Leiting's answer, the Iron-faced Sect Master suddenly sneered.??: "What is Zhao Xu doing? Borrowing a knife to kill someone?" They really care about Lin Zhao so much that any disturbance will make them consider many possibilities and even the worst plan.  In addition, he already had a deep prejudice against Zhao Xu, so the Iron-faced Sect Leader believed from the beginning that Zhao Xu was going to be detrimental to the young master Lin Zhao.  "Sect Master, it's not like that. This is the situation in Bianjing right now. Maybe the young master will have a broad sky when he goes to the northwest, and he will be more accomplished and feel better tempered." Jiang Leiting knew very well that they had a crush on Lin Zhao.  What expectations were given?  So Lin Zhao's growth is crucial to them.  "That's fine!" After a long silence, the Iron-faced Sect Master also acquiesced to this fact.  Being in the military is not a bad thing, maybe you will be able to use it in the near future.  Although Lin Zhao was not informed of his true life experience, in fact the Iron Mask leader and others had already begun planning.  If you want to achieve great things, both the military and the government are very necessary.  On the political side, the current situation is pretty good.  Lin Zhao unintentionally won the support of many people, such as the Pan family, potential Wen Yanbo, and countless Taixue students.  These people may be inconspicuous at the moment, but when necessary, the results will be twice the result with half the effort, and they will be of great use.  There are also ministers such as Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Bian who already know the inside story.  Now there is vague support from Sima Guang, and the development momentum is still good.  But his strength in the military is not very good. Although he is the son-in-law of the Zhe family in Fuzhou, he is still kind to the Zhong family in Qingjian City.  But it is always just a simple favor. If you want to gain a firm foothold in the military and achieve major breakthroughs, you must accumulate it step by step on your own. The most important thing is to achieve military exploits.  In the past, I wanted Lin Zhao to be involved in military matters, but unfortunately there was never a suitable opportunity, so I couldn't do it calmly.  He doesn¡¯t know whether Lin Zhao is willing or not, but now everything is going smoothly and just what I want!  The next thing to do is to mobilize as much strength as possible to protect the young master's safety in the northwest, and at the same time help the young master achieve military exploits.  The first step to achieve great ambitions is to go well and steadily!  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 345: Commander Lin

    Having learned the lessons of the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties when military generals seized power and rebelled, the Song Dynasty was very cautious in its military system.  In addition to the fragmented power of deploying and leading troops, the garrison has also been greatly adjusted.  Of course, we still have to persist in the right place as always.  In the early Tang Dynasty, the government army system was adopted. More than half of the country's government troops were in Guanzhong to defend the capital.  The same was true in the Song Dynasty, where the emphasis was on strong stems and weak branches.  The army of the Song Dynasty was divided into the Forbidden Army and the Xiang Army. The Forbidden Army was second to none in combat effectiveness and numbers.  A large number of the Forbidden Army were mainly stationed near Bianjing to protect the capital, which was called the Jingying Forbidden Army.  Although there are other parts of the Forbidden Army, over time, in people's habits, the Forbidden Army refers to the Beijing Camp Forbidden Army.  Its strength may have reached more than half of the entire army.  In this way, no matter where a rebellion occurs, there will not be too many troops that can be mobilized, which can ensure that the court has an absolute advantage in military strength when it comes to suppressing the rebellion.  For ancient feudal dynasties, the capital of the empire was always the most important place.  " Moreover, the selection of Forbidden Army soldiers is more stringent, their physical fitness is better, and their combat effectiveness is therefore very strong.  At the local level, it is mainly the Xiang army, whose strength is much worse than that of the Forbidden Army.  But, are the Imperial Guards in Beijing necessarily the strongest elites of the Song Dynasty?  Maybe it was true at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, but as time goes by, a hundred years have passed, and the Forbidden Army is no longer what it used to be.  There were not many wars, and the Forbidden Army could not be exercised. Although the number of soldiers continued to increase, their combat effectiveness was not as good as before.  The Northern Song Dynasty adopted a system of recruiting soldiers, but in fact it was a system of raising soldiers.  Wherever there is a famine, they will immediately go to recruit troops.  The emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty believed in one thing.  There are only rebellious refugees.  There are no rebel soldiers.  This way.  The number of soldiers in the army continues to expand, but the quality of the soldiers is uneven, and there are many who are just trying to make up for the numbers. It is almost inevitable that the overall quality will decline.  "In addition, it is a peaceful and prosperous age. Corruption will occur over time, and the Forbidden Army cannot avoid it. Now there are already serious problems.  In addition to the Dianqian Division, the other imperial guards in the Beijing camp were also increasingly weakened.  The combat effectiveness and order are not as good as before.  Although during the Renzong Dynasty, Wen Yanbo once proposed to streamline the imperial army, the effect was very effective.  Under such circumstances, from the perspective of combat effectiveness, the strongest elite force in the Song Dynasty should be the Western Army.  In fact, the so-called Western Army should also be part of the Forbidden Army. The Imperial Army of the Northern Song Dynasty mainly consisted of three parts, the Jingying Camp guarding the capital, the Hebei Army defending the Liao Kingdom on the Hebei Road, and the Western Army defending the Xixia Army on the Shaanxi Road.  Shaanxi Road, where the Western Army is located, is located in the northwest and has a strong folk custom since ancient times.  Since the Qin Dynasty.  The spiritual character of Jiujiang Lao Qin has always been passed down.  Men from the northwest are physically strong and often have tigers, wolves, and warriors.  The foundation is very good.  In addition, the martial spirit in the northwest is stronger, and the emphasis on civility over military might not be very strong here, so the foundation of soldiers is better.  The Western Army has fundamentally superiority, but the strength of the army is definitely not innate, acquired factors are the key.  The most important thing is that they have been at war almost continuously for decades or hundreds of years.  The northwest is a chaotic place. At the junction of nomadism and farming, wars are bound to occur frequently.  After the establishment of the Northern Song Dynasty, especially after the Xixia rebellion, wars became commonplace.  On average, every once in a while, Xixia will be ready to stir up trouble, and wars will break out in large or small borders.  The tough soldiers continue to accumulate experience in battle after battle, and their combat effectiveness is also constantly improving.  An army that has experienced the baptism of war has a completely different spiritual outlook.  The Western Army is famous all over the world for its ability to fight hard and dare to sacrifice. The Shaanxi Fourth Army has been in operation for nearly a century since Da Fan Laozi Fan Yong began to operate it.  In addition to the four regular armies, the Western Army has no other Tibetan soldiers. It is strong and has a bow and arrow club. It has been entangled with the Xixia, Qing and Tang Qiang for hundreds of years. It is an army that dares to go deep into the vast sea and Gobi for more than a thousand miles to conduct field battles and open up territory for the Song Dynasty!  In all roads in Shaanxi, several generations of a family have served the Western Army. Men cannot live past their thirties, and it is common to see a bunch of widows living together.  It can be said that the men from the northwest used their blood and lives to create an elite army.  Because of continuous fighting and uninterrupted training, this strong combat effectiveness has been maintained.  Nowadays, the soldiers of the Western Army are like professional soldiers, and they are absolutely second to none in the army of the Song Dynasty.  Coupled with the careful management of the major military families, the combat effectiveness of the Western Army is self-evident.  Famous troops in the Western Army include the Fuzhou Zhejia Army, Linzhou Yang Family General, Qingjian City Zhongjia Army, etc.  The generals of the Western Army are generally inherited from generation to generation. Compared with the ordinary Song army who "generals don't know the soldiers, and the soldiers don't know the generals", their combat effectiveness is much higher.  It is no exaggeration to say that the Jingying Forbidden Army will fight against the Western Army, and the Jingying Camp will probably not be the opponent of the Western Army.  Although there is no direct competition, there are some indirect comparisons before this.In the fourth year of Emperor Renzong's reign, Nong Zhigao, the leader of the southwestern tribe, rebelled. The Huguang army was corrupt and no match at all. The rebels soon occupied many cities in the Yongjiang River Basin and threatened the eastern part of Lingnan. They even besieged Guangzhou for a time. The Shonan generation  It is also in danger, and even established the Great Southern Kingdom to dominate.  Half of the country in the south of the Song Dynasty was in turmoil because of this, and the country was shaken.  Under such circumstances, the imperial court was greatly shocked and immediately sent the imperial army to quell the rebellion. Not wanting to end up with a complete defeat, there was nothing that could be done to Nong Zhigao.  In the end, under the panic situation, Emperor Rensong made a desperate move and appointed Shi Diqing, deputy minister of the Privy Council, as the military envoy for the southern expedition, commanding an army of 200,000 to march south day and night to suppress the rebellion.  The vanguard of the Song army was Yang Wenguang, a descendant of the famous Yang family.  Di Qing attacked Kunlun Pass on the night of the 15th day of the first lunar month, defeated Nong Zhigao and regained the lost territory in the south.  In this battle, the comparison of the combat effectiveness of the Beijing Camp Forbidden Army and the Western Army can be seen. In addition to Di Qing's personal ability, the combat effectiveness of the army is also a crucial aspect.  The reason why Di Qing was later dismissed, became suspicious, and finally died in depression is probably related to this.  The strength of the Western Army is too strong, and he himself has a high prestige among the Western Army. His presence will inevitably make the court uneasy.  Emperor Renzong may be relieved about Di Qing, but some people, such as Han Qi, can't stand it.  The reason is that Di Qing is a warrior.  There are many criticisms.     besides.  Later, when the Jin Kingdom invaded.  Other armies are no match at all and are unable to stop the Jurchens' iron hoof.  Only the Western Army led by Zhong Shidao and others was more or less effective, blocking the invasion of the Jurchen army to a certain extent.  It's just the general trend, but with the Western Army in disarray, the chance of turning the tide is too small.  In addition, the Western Army is good at field combat in the northwest mountains and is not suitable for plain combat.  In the end, the Northern Song Dynasty could not escape the fate of exile, and the Western Army was defeated in Bianliang.  The ending is disappointing.  But at this time, the Fuzhou family has been passed down for hundreds of years and will last forever.  The Zhong family in Qingjian City was in its heyday, and the influence of Fan Zhongyan, Di Qing, Zhong Shiheng and others in running the army in the northwest had not faded. The Western Army was still the most powerful elite of the Song Dynasty.  The leader of the Iron Face Sect knows the Western Army well, has deep feelings, and is even more clear about the current situation.  It will be difficult for Lin Zhao to regain his own throne!  It is not possible by normal means.  Three generations of Zhao Zongshi's family have been planning for many years and finally achieved today's achievements. How could they be willing to give up the throne they had already obtained so easily?  Perhaps the Bianjing court¡¯s plan will have some effect.  A palace coup is one way.  But strength is always the most important, and the worst plan is to use abnormal violence.  all in all.  No matter what plans are made in the future and which method is adopted, it is necessary to accumulate strength, and both military and political aspects must work together.  Especially in the military, how can we achieve great things without the support of the military?  Political power emerges from the barrel of a gun, an eternal truth.  This was even more true in the fight for the throne in ancient times.  The Beijing Forbidden Army is firmly in the hands of Zhao Xu. Although it is possible to think of ways in some places, it can only be used at certain critical times, and the effect is relatively average.  It won't be of much help to the overall situation and cannot provide more obvious support, so we still have to think of ways on the periphery.  As for the other two elites, the Hebei Army is mainly used to defend the Khitan. Let¡¯s not talk about their strength. Now they simply can¡¯t intervene.  Neither he nor Lin Zhao had any contact with the Hebei Army. What's more, Han Qi is now the Hebei Road Propaganda Envoy. With that old fox around, he really doesn't dare to act rashly. The only one who can compete with the Beijing Camp Forbidden Army is the Western Army.  Yes, both he and Lin Zhao have connections with the Western Army.  Lin Zhao's trip to the northwest to fight is a very important opportunity.  Lin Zhao already has a very important relationship in the Western Army. Since the day Zhe Wenxin married into Uncle Weiyuan's mansion, the Zhe family in Fuzhou has actually been on the verge of death and must support his uncle in the future.  It seems that Lin Zhao is kind to the Zhong family, but this kind of kindness is relatively weak. To be more precise, it may be a kind of guilt that the Zhong family feels towards Lin Zhao.  There is a relationship, but it is not deep enough.  What needs to be done now is to continue to expand the advantages of this relationship and reach more and wider places and more people.  Although he has some power, after all, it has been many years, and due to some special reasons, the Iron Mask Sect Master is not sure that he will be able to succeed.  The stakes are too high to take any risks and must be cautious.  Furthermore, even if he comes forward, that person may not help Lin Zhao wholeheartedly.  The best way is for Lin Zhao to accumulate military exploits on his own, rise to a high position, gain military power, and at the same time enhance his prestige and continuously strengthen his strength.  One day, when the strength can compete with Zhao Xu, it will be a moment of great change.  As for how long this time will take, the Iron Mask leader hopes to arrive as soon as possible, but he also knows that this will be a long process.?.  You¡¯ve made it through twenty years, so what¡¯s the point of waiting a few more years?  Soon, Lin Zhao was appointed and went to Gyeongju to serve as the commander.  The Song army is generally organized into a team of fifty people, the second team is one capital, the fifth capital is one command (battalion), the fifth command is one army, and the tenth army is one wing.  The command is the basic combat unit.  Lin Zhao serves as the commander, which means that he has 500 soldiers under his command. The number is not large, but he can be regarded as a famous little general.  After all, it was his first time to lead an army. Although he was an earl and had served as a county magistrate, a doctor of six departments, and other official positions, he had no military experience.  "If it weren't for his mission to Tibet and his connection with the military, it would be an exception to suddenly let him serve as the commander.  Lin Zhao had no objection to this. You must know that Liu Changzuo had been in the army for a long time before he was just a commander. It was already good for him to have this foundation when he got involved.  It¡¯s not low anymore. As long as we keep working hard, the future will be bright.  Therefore, Lin Zhao was not particularly satisfied with this arrangement, but he did not have any objections.  As for the place of appointment, Qingzhou, I have nothing to say. After all, I have experienced fighting in Liyuan Fort and Dashun City.  Among the roads in Yanbian, Huanqing Road is the most familiar.  What's more, that's where Li Fugui escaped.  For Lin Zhao, who was obsessed with revenge.  Gyeongju is undoubtedly a good fit.  The humiliation suffered there.  Will also find face there.  The current leader of Qingzhou is Wang Shao. Li Fugui defected. Although he made a mistake, Wang Shao cannot be blamed.  In Gyeongju, where Lee Bo-kyu dominates the sky and there are many party members, it is very difficult to stabilize the situation without mutiny or turmoil.  Zhao Xu was already very satisfied with this handling.  I also have a lot of praise for Wang Shao's ability, and I still have a lot of praise for him now.  The military affairs of Huanqing Road have been given full control by Wang Shao.  Lin Zhao still has a good impression of the boss he is about to face.  Li Fugui was his biggest enemy, and Wang Shao's actions in Qingzhou could be regarded as a revenge for him. Lin Zhao was somewhat grateful.  Furthermore, I vaguely remember that in the original history, the Battle of Xihe between the Song Dynasty and Tubo was commanded by Wang Shao.  This was a remarkable expansion of territory in the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. Wang Shao's ability and reputation are self-evident.  What¡¯s more, there are also Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo in Qingzhou. Now they are good brothers who show love in times of need and take care of each other.  As the commander-in-chief of this battle, Han Jiang, the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Province, was an old acquaintance.  Lin Zhao could get some care, so Lin Zhao was excited about this trip to the northwest.  The mentality is relatively relaxed.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the spring of the fourth year of Xining, on the twentieth day of the first lunar month, the spring was very cold.  The ice on the Bianhe River has just melted, and the northwest wind is still freezing, but Xixia has already launched an attack.  The northwest frontier army was in turmoil, and it was imperative to send troops to counterattack.  Lin Zhao, who was on the recruiting list, had to say goodbye to his newlywed wife of less than a month and embark on the northwest expedition.  Logically speaking, Lin Zhao should have set off with Han Jiang, but when Xianggong Han found out that Commander Lin was accompanied by a beautiful lady, he made allowances and agreed that Lin Zhao could go alone.  However, Lin Zhao was required to arrive in Gyeongju before the sixth day of February, otherwise he would be punished by military law.  After all, Zhe Wenxin is from Fuzhou Zhe's family and is just going home.  It is indeed a bit unkind for people to separate after newlyweds. Since I have time on the road, I simply take care of the young couple and give them more time.  Although Lin Zhao is just a small commander, his background is really not simple.  Look at the father-in-laws in this family. They all have high respect for justice and public morality, including Cao Guojiu, not to mention Zhe Kexing, the eldest brother-in-law.  What's more, there is an empress dowager behind her, who is also the savior of the eldest princess of Chu.  He seems to be just an ordinary little person, but the power behind him is quite amazing. Therefore, it is always good to give Lin Zhao as much convenience as possible and sell favors without affecting the overall situation.  To be honest, Han Jiang felt very lucky that he had given Lin Zhao a certain amount of protection and saved Lin Zhao's life when he was in the northwest.  Not only did they lose a good reputation in this way, the officials and Wang Anshi couldn't blame themselves too much, everything was harmonious.  Not only was he not implicated because of this incident, but it was a blessing in disguise that he became a political advisor and entered the ranks of prime ministers.  Speaking carefully, it seems that I have to thank Lin Zhaocai.  But at this moment, Han Jiang didn't seem to have much energy to think about this. The chaotic situation in the northwest was the most troublesome thing for him.  Countering Xixia seems simple, but it is also quite difficult to execute.  Especially since Xixia put in so much effort this time, and with the spy Li Fugui around, many things made them very passive.  It¡¯s hard to deal with it!  Han Jiang sighed sincerely, and he must devote himself wholeheartedly to the northwest war.  As for Lin Zhao Han Jiang just smiled softly. He would definitely be able to reach Qingzhou on the sixth day of February, and that was enough.  As for the rest,Jiang Jiang can only say that she is looking forward to his good performance From Bianjing to Qingzhou, half a month, the distance is really far, so Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin cannot go sightseeing, and there will be many delays.  The two of them were in a hurry all the way, and it was only at night that they became inseparable and loving When they were at the Earl of Bianjing's Mansion, because there were several other ladies around, it was inevitable that they would be reserved.  Now there are only two of them on the road. The newlywed young woman is particularly affectionate!  After entering Guanzhong, the two separated in Chang'an.  Lin Zhao continued west to Qingzhou, while Zhe Wenxin wanted to return to Fuzhou. After all, generals were not allowed to take their families with them outside.  The two of them agreed that after the war was over, Lin Zhao would go to Fuzhou to visit everyone in the Zhe family.  I've already married someone else's girl, but I haven't even visited someone else's house yet. It's really hard to explain.  Lin Zhaowa Zhewen didn't know that although they did not encounter any danger all the way, some people had always followed them silently and protected secretly.  The identity of the son of Renzong is so precious, and the protection of the Iron-faced Sect Leader is naturally attentive and thoughtful.  Zhe Wenxin is no exception. She is Lin Zhaoping's wife and the daughter of the Fuzhou Zhe family. She is Lin Zhao's key to contacting the Fuzhou Zhe family for support, and she should not be taken lightly.  It can provide covert protection on the way, but what should we do on the battlefield?  This is what the Iron Mask Sect Leader is most worried about right now.  Although he hoped that Lin Zhao would achieve military success in this battle against Xixia, be promoted, and accumulate strength to prepare for the future.  However, the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and the safety issue is really worrying.  On the battlefield, among thousands of troops, personal protection is impossible, and there is no way to intervene. Now we can only hope that Emperor Renzong will be blessed by the spirit of heaven In the blink of an eye, it is already the beginning of February, and Lin Zhao is three days ahead of schedule  Tian, ??arrived in Gyeongju on the third day of February (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 346: Looking forward to performance

    Bianjing, Qingshou Palace!  Uncle Cao Guo, who was seriously ill and bedridden and in critical condition, has recovered. Today he came to the palace to pay homage to the Empress Dowager and talk to his brother and sister.  .This did not arouse too much surprise and curiosity, but made some of the fabricated lies more rounded.  The Cao family has always claimed that it was Chai Minyan's magical rejuvenation that saved him.  In this way, it seems logical that the Cao family is grateful to Chai Minyan, recognizes her as their adopted daughter, and treats her favorably.  The Empress Dowager came forward to rescue her husband Lin Zhao, and it was more reasonable to grant him a marriage.  The spring day is warm and sunny, the wicker branches have begun to reveal new buds, the flower stamens are also in bud, and everything is full of vitality.  When Uncle Cao Guo came, Mrs. Cao was sunbathing in the garden accompanied by Zhao Fukang.  Since learning the news that her "son" was alive, Mrs. Cao has been in a good mood.  Although he cannot admit it publicly or show his filial piety, as long as he is alive, it is a great comfort and even a little hope.  At least Mr. Cao will not feel that he is a lonely person, not so miserable, and he will be able to have an explanation when he meets Emperor Renzong in the future.  Although the old lady is happy, she has always kept a low profile and kept a low profile.  Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu were only happy because Zhao Fukang recovered and Uncle Cao Guo survived the catastrophe, so they did not have the slightest suspicion.  Mr. Cao had not yet made a decision on how to plan for his son's future, so he remained unmoved and remained calm.  An empress dowager with authority but no power can do very little.  In this case, simply remain unmoved and come forward when necessary. The function of the trump card is to hit with one hit.  When Cao Yi came, Cao dismissed the attendants, leaving only Zhao Fukang alone.  It is normal for family members to speak privately and withdraw from the public. Their confidential conversations must not be known to outsiders.  "Is your uncle in good health?" Zhao Fukang stood up to greet him with a smile on his face.  Now she has no trace of illness and is radiant.  The appearance of his biological brother changed Zhao Fukang's mentality, as if life had another meaning.  Although he has not completely gotten over the relationship with Liang Huaiji, at least his focus and mentality have changed.  "Okay!" Cao Yi smiled softly, greeted Mrs. Cao and then sat down.  "I heard that Dongyang went to the northwest?" The person Cao talks about most now is Lin Zhao. Even if there is no greeting, his son is always the closest to him.  Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu often came to pay their respects, but the old lady was fed up with their kind-faced and insincere behavior, and she felt disgusted.  "Yes!" The reason why Cao Yi entered the palace was not only to visit his sister, but more importantly, the whereabouts of Lin Zhao.  "Is Zhong Zhen not well-intentioned? Or?" Zhao Fukang is very sensitive. Like the Iron Mask leader, she is worried that her brother will be framed when he goes there.  Now she has no good impression of the emperor's nephew. They are alienated from each other. After all, the adoptive one is an outsider. How can it be compared to the biological siblings who are connected by blood?  Ms. Cao was vaguely worried about this, but she didn¡¯t want it to be.  The adopted grandson wants to kill his biological son. This kind of fratricide is really cruel, and the old man naturally doesn't want to see it.  Cao Yi was silent for a moment and said, "It's hard to say what the officials think, but Dongyang does have a reason to go to the northwest." "What I'm most worried about is his safety. On the battlefield, swords have no eyes!"  He was worried, whether Lin Zhao's identity was revealed and whether he could ascend the throne again, these were not important and could be discussed in the future.  But safety is very important. It is the only bloodline of Emperor Renzong, and there must be no mistakes.  "Well, I think the late emperor's spirit in heaven will protect him. Tiemian has sent out enough people to protect Dongyang as much as possible. Ji people have their own destiny, sister, don't worry!" Zhao Fukang looked up at the sky and said leisurely: "Father, Emperor  "You must protect your son!" "Well, try your best to protect him, if you can't find a way to get him back." Don't worry, that's impossible. Mrs. Cao will inevitably be worried.  Cao Yi nodded, but then said: "Sister, going to the northwest is actually beneficial to serving in the army" "You mean" Cao seemed to understand something vaguely.  "Tie Mian said that if Dongyang wants to succeed in the future, it must have the support of the military. The only one who can confront the Beijing camp is the Western Army. Now Dongyang has married a daughter of the Fuzhou Zhe family and is kind to the Zhong family.  We already have a foundation in the Western Army. We need to take this opportunity to make military achievements and expand our influence in the Western Army. It is even better to master the Western Army so that we can compete with Zhong Zhen."  , these words still have a bit of lobbying meaning.  They actively worked for Lin Zhao outside and found ways, but internal support was also very important.  Youdao is about coordinating the inside and the outside, and Cao's side can be said to be the most important part.  "Okay!" Even if she has concerns about some things, Ms. Cao can't do anything about it.  Because she can't stop it, do it???.  There is nothing that can be done to stop it, we can only let nature take its course, and there will be a choice when necessary.  Cao Yi continued: "Tie Mian said that he will fully assist Dongyang, so that he can achieve military success and rise step by step." "With him here, this is not difficult!" The Cao family naturally knows the strength of the Tie Mian sect leader, so there is no  Without the slightest doubt, he said leisurely after a long time: "It's just that the time is too hasty. If only the days were longer, it would be great if Min Yan or one of them had a baby first!" "Mother, don't worry, my brother will be fine by himself. As for the hug,  Grandson, just wait, there will be good news sooner or later." Thinking of Chai Minyan's superb medical skills, Zhao Fukang was not worried at all, it was only a matter of time before he became an aunt.  "Yes!" Ms. Cao nodded, and then asked, "Has Concubine Lin come to Bianjing?" "Yes, Mrs. Lin is already in Bianjing and witnessed the wedding in Dongyang." Ms. Cao nodded and said, "Yes.  Well, it¡¯s good to take a look. Her biological son is getting married, but her mother can¡¯t attend, which is embarrassing for her I can¡¯t see her, so you can say hello to her on my behalf. She has been really wronged in the past twenty years" "  Well, sister, don't worry, Mrs. Lin has been in the nunnery with a calm mind and is very open-minded. Besides, now that the young master has been found, there is hope. " "Well!" Mrs. Cao couldn't explain what she was hoping for.  Is it hope?  Zhao Fukang on the side did not hesitate at all. He wanted to do something as much as possible for his brother's future.  "Uncle, Cao Jian is not young anymore. Do you have any plans to find a job for him?" Zhao Fukang suddenly asked.  "Uh" Cao Yi was stunned and didn't understand why his niece had such a problem. He said helplessly: "I mentioned this matter several times before, but he was useless" Zhao Fukang waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, Cao Jian was young before.  , it¡¯s not surprising that he is ignorant and loves to play, but now that he has grown up, I have found that he has become much calmer, and he is ready for a big job.¡± Cao Yi nodded: ¡°It¡¯s hard to say whether he can be a big boss, but it¡¯s just a matter of time.  Let him have more experience, what does the princess mean?" He knew that Zhao Fukang would not mention this matter without reason.  "What does uncle think of letting Cao Jian go to the Dianqian Division and work under Di Junma?" Zhao Fukang said with a smile: "I think Zhong Zhen will betray my uncle as long as he opens his mouth." "Dian Qian Division? Di Yong?" Cao Yanmeng said  He was startled and seemed to have thought of something.  In the Song Dynasty, the Palace Front Division and the Guard Division separately controlled the imperial army.  In front of the commander's hall, there are names of all squad commanders and infantry and cavalry commanders, who are in charge of their control, training, rotation of guarding the emperor, garrison, relocation, punishment and rewards, and other political orders.  The focus of Zhao Fukang's words should be to guard the emperor and guard the palace.  As for Di Yong, he is the son of the famous Wu Xianggong Di Qing.  The most famous thing about this guy is not his identity as the son of Di Qing, but his appearance. He is definitely the most handsome guy in Kaifeng Mansion.  He was handsome, handsome, and suave. He was once a very popular star in Bianjing. His fans included not only Xiaojiabiyu, but also ladies from all over the world. Sometimes, Di Yong actually caused traffic jams in Kaifeng city when he went out.  This is nothing, Di Yong was on duty in the palace at that time.  When Song Yingzong's daughter recruited her consort, she also said: "My future consort will be like Di Yong." So Song Yingzong pointed at Di Yong and said, "You really look like a human being!" As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, at that time  People in Kaifeng all called Di Yong "human appearance".  Because her father Di Qing was a military commander, Di Yong was a bit humble and could not be a consort.  Later, he married the princess of Qinghe County and became a county horse, which can be regarded as a relative of the emperor.  Now he is on duty in front of the palace and is highly trusted by Zhao Xu.  Zhao Fukang said: "If Dongyang has any plans in the future, it is essential to cooperate with the inside and outside. The front secretary is the top priority! With Di Yong here, no one will be wary of Cao Jian. It will always be useful in the future. Furthermore,  With Iron Face, Di Yong can also be unblocked" Mrs. Cao already understood what her daughter wanted to do, shook her head and said: "Cao Jian is still young, don't let him get involved in this matter!" To be honest, Ms. Cao is really honest!  If you don't want your mother's family to get involved, it goes without saying that the risk of fighting for the throne is very high. It's okay if you win, but if you lose, it will be doomed.  Zhao Fukang shook his head and said: "There is no need to be nervous, you are just prepared. We will talk about the future in the future. Don't worry. What do you think, uncle?" Cao Wei was silent for a long time and said leisurely: "I think Dongyang must have arrived in Qingzhou, let's see Qingzhou first.  The situation in the state, I will take care of Cao Jian¡¯s affairs.¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wang Shao,  Zichun, named Zichun, was a Jinshi on the Dragon and Tiger List in the second year of Renzong Jiayou's reign, the same year as Su Shi's brothers and Zeng Gong.  This person is different from ordinary scholars. He is very familiar with the Classics and History Collection from his elder brother, so he can be regarded as a talented scholar.  What's even more rare is that he is resourceful.He is resourceful, rich in strategies, has many insights in military affairs, is courageous and has first-class ability.  After becoming a Jinshi, he first served as the chief secretary of Xin'an, and later joined the army as the manager of Jianchang Army.  A few years later, the Renzong Dynasty held a system examination.  It should be noted that the formal examination is slightly different from the imperial examination. It is a special examination system that was only started in the Song Dynasty. To be precise, it is a special official selection system.  The imperial examinations are held every three years, while the professional examinations are irregular and require special opportunities to meet.  During the two Song dynasties and three hundred years, the system examination was only held twenty-two times.  The procedure is more cumbersome than the imperial examination.  Those who took the examination were recommended by ministers in the imperial court and then took a preliminary examination.  Finally, the emperor himself sets the test questions.  As long as you pass it, you will undoubtedly become a true disciple of the Emperor. You will be completely different and your future will be brighter. Its value and significance are self-evident.  It is precisely for this reason that the selection for the professional examination is very strict.  It is said that in the three hundred years of the Song Dynasty, there were only 22 public examinations, and only 41 people passed the exam.  In the Renzong Dynasty exam, Su Shi passed it as the first person in the third class in a century.  The system examination is divided into first class, second class, third class, third class, fourth class, fourth class and fifth class, among which the third class is the highest class (the first and second class are dummy).  of).  It is self-evident how powerful Su Shi is, but Wang Shao, who participated at the same time, failed to win.  ¡°However, Wang Shao was not depressed, but his interest seemed to have changed slightly.  After failing the examination, he traveled to Shaanxi, interviewed border affairs, and conducted in-depth research on northwest border defense and military affairs.  In the first year of Xining, Wang Shao wrote three articles in Pingrong Policy, which discussed in detail the strategy of taking Xixia, saying that "to take Xixia, we must first restore Hehuang, so that the Xia people will be attacked from both sides."  His lofty views are definitely second to none and worthy of praise.  Because "Pingrong Policy" correctly analyzed the situation of Tibetan forces in the Xihe area, it also proposed a strategy to solve the most urgent Xixia problem in the Song Dynasty.  Its purpose is consistent with Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi's political proposition of "reforming reforms". It is also consistent with Zhao Xu's ambition to become a great and promising monarch, and also consistent with Wang Anshi's grand ambition to cut off the right arm of Xixia and restore the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties.  Therefore, it was highly valued and adopted by Zhao Guanjia and Wang Xianggong in the Northern Song Dynasty. Wang Shao was immediately appointed as the Qinfeng Road Manager Yiwen, and took charge of the development of Xihe River.  From then on, a scholar took charge of the military and took on the task of recovering Hehuang.  However, in the past few years, the time has not yet come to regain Hehuang and fight against Tibet.  In particular, it was necessary to contact Tubo to contain Xixia, so some planning functions for the war were temporarily shelved.  In the third year of Xining, Zhao Xu sent Lin Zhao as envoy to Qingtang City to establish an alliance with Tubo.  Wang Shao's plan to regain Hehuang was delayed and he was transferred to Huanzhou to serve as Tongpan.  Zhao Xu¡¯s purpose is to let Wang Shao fight the Xixia people in Huanzhou first, accumulate experience, and gradually train him so that he can be put to great use in the future.  Unexpectedly, less than a year after Wang Shao went to Huanzhou, he would already play a significant role.  After Li Fugui had a problem, the first thing Zhao Xu thought of was Wang Shao and asked him to handle the matter in Qingzhou.  Wang Shao lived up to expectations. Although he allowed Li Fugui to escape, he successfully stabilized the situation in Qingzhou and temporarily took charge of the military power on Huanqing Road.  As soon as Lin Zhao arrived in Qingzhou, he hurriedly came to see Wang Shao, who had the power to know Qingzhou.  He came to Qingzhou as a commander. Wang Shao was the acting magistrate of Qingzhou, so it was necessary to meet him.  If he is a commander, it may be difficult to face Zhizhou directly, but after all, Lin Zhao has a special status, so his treatment will naturally be different.  In the lobby of Qingzhou Mansion, Lin Zhao saw Wang Shao. At a glance, he knew that he was a scholar, and he even looked a bit frail and delicate.  Who would have thought that just two months ago, it was such a weak scholar who took Li Bogui to take charge of Gyeongju?  At that time, some of Li Fugui¡¯s confidants were upset and were not convinced by the newly appointed weak and weak superior.  Wang Shao didn't talk nonsense at all and took it down directly. When his head was hung on the gate of Qingzhou City, everyone realized that this weak Wang Zhizhou was a tough opponent.  Can the general who presided over the Battle of Xihe, defeated the Tubo people, and expanded the territory be bad?  How can we underestimate it?  At just the first glance, Lin Zhao saw the courage and perseverance in Wang Shao's eyes.  Appearance does not explain the problem. Wang Shao is an out-and-out Confucian general.  There are many such people in history, such as Zhou Yu and Lu Xun of Soochow during the Three Kingdoms period, and Qi Jiguang, Yuan Chonghuan, Zeng Guofan and others in later generations can be classified into this category.  All in all, Lin Zhao is very satisfied with his new boss, and even has some respect for him.  This is a capable general. If you follow him, you can accomplish a lot.  I just don¡¯t know if Wang Shao, who seems to be very kind, is easy to get along with?  In fact, Lin Zhao¡¯s worries were completely unnecessary.  The reason why Wang Shao attaches great importance to Lin Zhao is not only because of the greatness of his father-in-law and uncle, but also to see what the young leaders who have become famous in recent years are like.  A person that Tubo Zanpu dare not underestimate and Xixia's Prime Minister was defeated?Can it be ordinary?  Others may not know what Lin Zhao did in Qingtang City.  Wang Shao, who was bent on planning to regain Hehuang, knew a lot about him, so he was interested in Lin Zhao early on.  ¡°At least we can get some information from Lin Zhao, which will help us start a war against Tubo in the future.  In other words, Lin Zhao, who had been on a mission to Qingtang City, was the most suitable candidate to participate in the Battle of Tibet.  For this purpose, Wang Shao felt that it would always be beneficial to contact Lin Zhaoduo.  Furthermore, what caused the current situation in the northwest?  Although Li Fugui was all at fault, Lin Zhao was undoubtedly the catalyst, causing a sudden change in the northwest.  How does such a person look like?  Wang Shao was slightly curious.  After meeting Lin Zhao, Wang Shao felt that he was not disappointed. He was handsome, with bright eyes, exuding a heroic spirit.  He is very capable in every gesture, and the most rare thing is that he is humble and polite.  He is already an earl at a young age. You must know that some people who have dedicated their lives to the court will rarely receive such a reward.  Even Wang Anshi, who was famous and powerful for a while, only had the title of Linchuan Count at first. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of arrogance, it¡¯s totally okay to be strong.  But there was no such dandyism or arrogance in Lin Zhao at all, and Wang Shao was very satisfied with this.  As long as Wang Zhizhou is satisfied, Lin Zhao's life will naturally be easier.  In addition to the good first impression, there is another very important reason, that is, Ouyang Xiu sent the letter in advance.  Wang Shao was a Jinshi in the second year of Jiayou's reign, and the examiner that year was Ouyang Xiu. There was a teacher-student relationship between them.  In addition, Ouyang Xiunai was a leader in the literary world, and Wang Shao respected him very much.  Ouyang Xiu sent a letter asking Wang Shao to take care of Lin Zhao, so Wang Zhizhou naturally found it hard to refuse.  At the same time, I am also very curious about why Lin Zhao is so special at such a young age and attracts so many big shots to pay him such attention and care.  It just so happened that he was under his command this time, so he wanted to take a good look at Lin Zhao's performance!  Not just Wang Shao, but countless people in the entire Song Dynasty were staring at the northwest, looking forward to Lin Zhao's performance!  (To be continued.

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 347: Another Plan to Kill Someone with a Borrowed Knife

    Many people are looking forward to Lin Zhao's performance. Fortunately, he doesn't know it himself, otherwise the pressure he would have to endure is self-evident.  Because Wang Shao had a good impression of Lin Zhao and was recommended and entrusted by Ouyang Xiu, he naturally paid special attention to Lin Zhao and treated him very favorably.  Although he was just a small commander, and his subordinates could only lead 500 people, Wang Shao did not intend to treat Lin Zhao badly.  The appointment will be made soon. Lin Zhao¡¯s task is to garrison Dashun City!  Dashun City is located forty miles northwest of Gyeongju. It is the gateway to Gyeongju and one of the most important castles in the Song Dynasty. It is very important.  Especially during the current fierce war with Xixia, the strategic significance of Dashun City is self-evident.  The guards of Dashun City are naturally extraordinary. Maybe they are not very high-level, but their power, especially the role they play, is definitely extraordinary.  It's a good job, but the responsibility is also very heavy.  By having this arrangement, Wang Shao thinks highly of Lin Zhao and specifically gives him a chance to show off his abilities and looks forward to his wonderful performance.  Of course, there are also some very human reasons.  For example, Lin Zhao had stayed in Dashun City before, especially the most difficult battle to defend Dashun City, and was one of the commanders.  Although he is a guest general, he is very knowledgeable about the situation in Dashun City and is also very talented in military command.  It is a manufacturable material, fully capable of the defense task of Dashun City.  For Lin Zhao, Dashun City has another meaning.  Since rebirth, the first life and death crisis is here, so the significance is naturally extraordinary.  He clearly remembered that it was here that he fought bloody battles with the soldiers and killed the enemy and made meritorious deeds.  It was also here that he was framed by Li Fugui and imprisoned, narrowly escaping death.  Dashun City has special significance, especially the more than a thousand soldiers who died there. The cause of death was somehow related to him. Lin Zhao has always felt guilty.  When Lin Zhao came to Qingzhou this time, he originally planned to go to Dashun City. The purpose was naturally to pay homage to the more than a thousand heroes who died in vain.  Now, I didn't expect that he happened to be the guard of Dashun City, so he happened to go there, which was much more convenient.  But Lin Zhao was just a commander after all, and he seemed a little underweight as a defender of Dashun City.  Therefore, Wang Shao took Jing Sili as the leader and Lin Zhao as the assistant.  Jing Sili himself has a very high position, rich experience, and good abilities. More importantly, he is the former defender of Dashun City.  Who knows every plant, tree, brick and tile there better than him?  Letting him regain control of Dashun City is undoubtedly the most suitable arrangement.  Back to Dashun City, Jing Sili and Lin Zhao worked together and complemented each other.  As for Liu Changzuo, he went to Liyuan Fort, where he was originally the guard.  Originally, the fate and trajectories of both of them might have been dull.  If they had not met Lin Zhao, they would have only been small generals in their entire lives and would not have received much promotion. It was even more nonsense to want to leave a name in history.  Because of what Lin Zhao did in Gyeongju, their lives also changed.  Because Lin Zhaomeng was wronged and Li Fugui's true colors were exposed, Wang Shao came to pacify and take charge of Qingzhou.  In this way, there was an intersection between Wang Shao and Jing Sili, and Jing Sili had the opportunity to be known and appreciated by Wang Shao.  A few years later, Wang Shao was ordered to pass through Xihe and fight against Tibet. When he opened up the territory, his deputy was Jing Sili. The partnership between them started today.  As for Liu Changzuo, if it weren't for Lin Zhao's appearance, how would his future in the army have gradually improved step by step?  When the Song Dynasty's five-pronged crusade against Xixia, he could become the leader of one of them.  Their lives have changed because of Lin Zhao.  Now they are just compensated for their meritorious service in the previous battle of Dashun City and for exposing Li Fugui who suffered a lot.  Now their ranks and status have been slightly improved, and they are vaguely grateful to Lin Zhaoduo.  They don¡¯t know that this is just the beginning!  The cooperation between Lin Zhao and Jing Sili is quite tacit. After all, they have fought together and persisted in resisting the Xixia attack under such difficult conditions. This feeling of fighting side by side is extremely precious.  What's more, they once had a common enemy, Li Fugui, and they had similar temperaments and personalities, so they got along very happily.  Although he said he was the master of guarding Dashun City, Jing Sili did not dare to underestimate Lin Zhao at all.  This time in Bianjing, he saw Lin Zhao's influence and strength. The support behind him was beyond his imagination, and the Empress Dowager even came forward.  Lin Dongyang feels that he has a bright future. Although he is just a commander now, his future will be limitless, not to mention that he has the title of Count Weiyuan.  In a word, he couldn't afford to offend him at all. Jing Sili knew this.  What's more, Lin Zhao is not a playboy. In terms of his abilities, except for his slightly rich experience, he really can't compare to others.  Furthermore, Jing Sili also has some selfish motives.??.  Maybe he thought before that as long as he performed well in the army, fulfilled his duties, and fought bravely, he would always be promoted and show his ambitions.  But as time went by, he discovered that this was not the case. Sometimes opportunities are important, and help from noble people is also important.  If Han Jiang hadn't chosen to promote him, he would still be a junior general at this moment and never have the chance to succeed.  After arriving in Gyeongju, the intersection with Han Jiang became less and less, and he was destined to have little help in the future.  If you want to advance in the army, you must have a backer, but Jing Sili is not the kind of person who is good at flattery, so you can't do it by flattering him.  But after meeting Lin Zhao, Jing Sili saw another hope.  He has already mastered some of Lin Zhao's temperament. He doesn't need to deliberately try to please him. He only needs to maintain a good relationship with Lin Zhao, which will be of great benefit in the future.  Therefore, in this trip to Dashun City, Jing Sili was actually led by Lin Zhao, and he must at least respect Lin Zhao's opinion.  When the two came to Dashun City, the city that had been baptized by beacon fire and blood was still standing, no different from before.  Prior to this, although Li Fugui massacred the defenders of Dashun City, the vital city did not dare to be lost at all. It was always in the hands of the Song Army and was not lost.  Outside Dashun City, there was originally a large flat land, but now many low hills protruded.  These are the tombs of more than a thousand soldiers who died in vain.  After Li Fugui killed him, he claimed that it was Lin Zhao and the Xixia people who did it, so the soldiers still enjoyed the treatment of heroes.  Some ashes were sent back to their hometowns, while others were buried directly outside Dashun City.  Even after his death, Yinghun always guarded Dashun City.  Riding a little white dragon, Lin Zhao was immediately heartbroken when he saw this scene from a distance.  That night a few months ago, the tragic scene came to mind again, with blazing fires and the heart-rending shouts of the soldiers Lin Zhao silently closed his already red and moist eyes.  After a moment of silence, he opened his eyes again, got off his horse, and walked step by step towards the newly piled tomb.  Jing Sili followed closely behind. Speaking carefully, his feelings were the deepest. After all, these soldiers were once his subordinates.  Walking in front of the grave, Lin Zhao fell to his knees with a plop without saying a word.  A man will never kneel down easily if he has gold at his knees.  There was also a tradition in ancient times that kneeling was only for the emperor of heaven and earth. In fact, in the enlightened Song Dynasty, there was no need to kneel even when meeting the emperor.  But today, Lin Zhao knelt down here.  These more than a thousand soldiers are the heroes who resisted Xixia, experienced fierce battles, went through many difficulties and dangers, and finally survived.  They were warriors who fought bloody battles for the Song Dynasty. These people themselves deserve respect.  They did not die on the battlefield, but were burned to death by Li Fugui in the end. It was really unfair.  Lin Zhao knew very well that although Li Fugui set the fire, he had a great relationship with it.  You say I didn't kill Boren, but Boren died because of me.  Li Fugui himself would not easily murder the soldiers, but when he framed himself, more than a thousand soldiers became the most unfavorable witnesses, so he raised the butcher's knife.  Lin Zhao felt extremely guilty about this. If it hadn't been for him, perhaps those more than a thousand soldiers would not have died in vain.  Some of them will retire from the army, return to their fields, and share a family with their wives and children; perhaps some will accumulate military merit, be promoted, and perform on a larger stage; perhaps But their lives ended in Dashun City for no reason.  That night, Lin Zhao felt extremely guilty.  This kneeling is also the right thing to do. It is not just a situation, his heart is extremely pious.  The moment he knelt down, Lin Zhao remembered his vow.  That night, in front of Li Fugui and thousands of soldiers, Lin Zhao once said that he must kill Li Fugui to avenge the soldiers.  A true man must keep his promise. This is not an empty talk. Lin Zhao will do everything possible to fulfill this promise.  Even if Li Fugui fled to Xixia, he still had to find a way to kill him to comfort the spirits of the soldiers in heaven.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Xixia, Xingqing Mansion.  Li Fugui, who lived in the Prime Minister's Mansion, sneezed several times in succession. When he wiped his nose, he couldn't help but said: "Who on earth is talking about me like this?" Li Fugui defected to Xixia and was treated fairly well.  Although he was once a general of the Song Army, he fought with Xixia on the battlefield many times, and many Xixia soldiers died under him.  Although the Xixia people are a little resentful, they understand that the overall situation is the most important thing.  Especially now, Xixia is launching a large-scale attack on the Song Dynasty. Li Fugui, a senior general who defected, has the most secrets of the Song army.  Especially knowing the Song Army's border defense layout very well, his presence is undoubtedly very beneficial.  At least the Xixia people can easily know the exact location of the Song Army's fortress and the location of the garrison.situation, especially the connection and cooperation between them.  This is information that Xixia scouts have been hard-pressed to master after years of busy work. With this information, they can take advantage of the situation and defeat the Song army to pieces.  This advantage has now been highlighted. In the initial stage of the war, the Xixia people launched a full-scale attack and indeed achieved certain results on thousands of miles of border defense, at least taking a lot of advantage.  The value of Li Fugui has naturally become more prominent. Prime Minister Liang Yimi regarded Li Fugui as a treasure and took him directly back to live in his own house. He just wanted to keep it as his own and prevent others from getting involved. The information was very valuable.  H.  This time, Liang Yimi wanted to rely on Li Fugui, his treasure, to make great contributions in the war against the Song Dynasty, so as to avenge his past humiliation and consolidate his position in Xixia.  Therefore, this battle was very important to him. Originally, Liang Yimi wanted to fight steadily, but since he had Li Fugui, Liang Yimi felt that this was an extremely rare opportunity, and made plans to personally lead the troops in the battle.  As a result, Li Fugui became a guest of the Prime Minister's Office.  In the eyes of everyone, Li Fugui is priceless.  But only he knows that his potential value is constantly decreasing.  How to live in Xixia next is Li Fugui's biggest headache.  ¡°Currently, I feel like a fish in water in Xixia, and the courtesy I receive is because I still have value.  But once the war is over, will I still be useful?  When everything in my stomach is revealed, I'm afraid it will be worthless.  Especially if the relationship between Song and Xia improved, the Song Dynasty might ask Xixia to hand over itself.  Once peace is negotiated, can Xixia offend the Song Dynasty?  Can you not agree?  As a fugitive from the Song Dynasty, and worthless here in Xixia, it is self-evident what the consequences will be.  So the situation is very embarrassing and dangerous.  Although Li Fugui is living abroad, his mind is still quite clear, especially when it comes to his own life and death. He has lost the arrogance of the past and is very self-aware.  Being prepared for danger in times of peace, Li Fugui has implemented this concept very well!  "General, after all, Xixia is not a place where we can live for a long time. We should think of a way in advance" Even though Li Fugui had defected, Chen Qiao could not change his words for a while.  Li Fugui nodded lightly: "Yes, but where should we go? Now that I am in Xixia, although I am treated with courtesy, I actually can't help myself!" "General, don't be anxious, wait slowly, there is always an opportunity.  Except for the land of Song and Xia, Tubo can't go to the northwest. Let's just continue to the west and go to the Western Regions!" "The Western Regions?" Li Fugui also thinks it is a good place, but it is not easy to go there smoothly.  Moreover, at this time, a piece of news came, which made Li Fugui hesitate again.  Lin Zhao came to the northwest and became the defender of Dashun City.  As soon as he heard Lin Zhao's name, Li Fugui gritted his teeth with hatred. The reason why he was in this situation today could be said to be entirely due to his defeat by Lin Zhao.  Although everything is the result of his own insistence, people like Li Fugui never place the blame on himself.  If it weren¡¯t for Lin Zhao, what would happen to me?  When he thought of this, Li Fugui became furious and his desire for revenge was particularly strong.  It's just that he is now a distinguished guest under house arrest in Xixia and can only provide some information. In this case, how easy is it to get revenge?  It is undoubtedly a fantasy.  Li Fugui was inevitably a little frustrated, but Chen Qiao smiled and said: "General, don't be anxious. Sometimes you don't have to take revenge yourself. Isn't it good to borrow a knife to kill someone?" rs!  .  (go)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 348 Another Trap

    Killing with a borrowed knife is a very ancient, traditional and effective strategy.  Of course, there are prerequisites for implementation. The first thing is to have a knife to borrow.  It depends on the condition of the knife.  Sometimes it's easy to kill someone with a borrowed knife, it's just like using someone as a gun.  In this case, either the other party is too stupid and can be easily incited or fooled, or he is very smart and can easily get things done with just a few moves.  Or maybe what you want to do is just in the interests of the other party and you can go with the flow.  All in all, the core of killing with a borrowed knife is the word "use".  Li Fugui and Chen Qiao wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone. The person they wanted to kill was naturally Lin Zhao, and the knife could only be Liang Yimi.  As the Prime Minister of Xixia, Liang Yi had the strength to mobilize troops to attack Dashun City and find a way to kill Lin Zhao.  Otherwise, relying on their ability alone, they would not be able to accomplish anything at all. Revenge would only be an unattainable luxury. Liang Yimi was their only hope.  Logically speaking, their current situation is not very optimistic. Liang Yimi is their backer and patron. They dare not take advantage of it easily. Safety and stability are the long-term solution.  But Li Fugui had so much hatred in his heart, how could he give up?  From a feudal official who guards the border to a prisoner who rebels and flees the country, the huge gap in status and treatment, especially in the spiritual world, has such a huge impact on a person?  It was entirely Lin Zhao's fault. How could Li Fugui swallow this?  If Lin Zhao didn't appear in the northwest, he would be beyond his reach and there would be no possibility. He could only think about it and let it go with regret.  But Lin Zhao is now in the northwest, in Dashun City, so revenge is possible.  As a result, Li Fugui could no longer suppress the hatred and anger in his heart.  Borrow Liang Yimi's hand.  It's easy to spot.  Li Fugui and Chen Qiao were not very smart themselves, and Liang Yimi had always been shrewd. They were not the kind of fools who could be easily taken advantage of.  But Li Fugui believed that even if he knew he was being used, Liang Yimi would be willing to keep it secret and would even be grateful to him.  Because this is in line with the form of killing with a borrowed knife, and they have common interests.  Liang Yimi¡¯s hatred for Lin Zhao is no less than his own.  Li Fugui knew this very well.  Their grudges in Qingtang City, the situation of the last battle in Dashun City, and Liang Yimi's subsequent series of actions all illustrate this point.  Now that he is in Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xixia, he naturally understands certain things more clearly. Li Fugui knows it too well. Liang Yimi has always wanted to kill Lin Zhao.  Now that he is given such an opportunity, will Liang Yimi let it go easily?  Don't take the initiative to persuade and lobby yourself, just add fuel to the flames.  Maybe Liang Yimi might come to find him on his own initiative.  Not very troublesome.  Chen Qiao said: "General, this is a good opportunity. If this is successful, Liang Yimi will be grateful to us, and our situation in Xixia will be better. At the same time, as long as we leave Xingqing Mansion, it will be much easier for us to leave Xixia  " "It's like killing two birds with one stone!" In Li Fugui's opinion, getting more results is very beneficial to him.  He was already looking forward to being beheaded by his enemy so that he could leave this hellish place.  The power of the Song Dynasty was in control, and there was no going back to the life of being able to call upon the wind and rain.  Anyway, if you can go to the Western Regions and become a rich man, it would be a good idea.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It¡¯s no wonder that Li Fugui wanted to kill someone with a borrowed knife. It was Liang Yi who showed too strong will in this regard.  He is the Prime Minister of Xixia, and he can be the first to get news about the latest developments in the war ahead.  In addition, he paid special attention to Lin Zhaoyou and once specifically told his subordinates to pay attention.  Therefore, Lin Zhao appeared in the northwest and served as the guard of Dashun City. Liang Yimi received the news immediately.  Lin Zhao is here!  When he just heard the news, Liang Yimi couldn't help but sneer, his smile was a little bitter, but also a little proud.  He who had always been so prosperous has suffered losses at the hands of Lin Zhao for more than half a year. Although the ending was not as miserable as that of Li Fugui, the situation was really not good.  If his sister, Empress Dowager Liang, had not been protecting him, his position as prime minister would have been lost long ago.  All the humiliation and troubles were due to Lin Zhao, so it was inevitable that Liang Yi would be angry.  But several attempts to seek revenge ended in failure, which made Liang Yimi's anger and hatred continue to increase.  After the failed assassination attempt at Xianyang Ferry on the Wei River, Lin Zhao returned to Bianjing, which was beyond his reach.  The long-awaited plan to kill someone with a borrowed knife also failed. Lin Zhao's crime of treason and treason came to an end without any problem, and he was eventually acquitted.  It is said that he was a blessing in disguise. Not only did he get promoted and make a fortune, but he also married several beautiful ladies, which can be said to be a blessing.  The more this happened, the more unbalanced Liang Yimi became and his desire for revenge became stronger.  But he didn'tThere is only one way to do it. Bianjing is the capital of the Song Dynasty, thousands of miles away from the northwest. I can't get involved at all, so I can only take revenge out of intention.  He has said more than once that once Lin Zhao comes to the northwest, he will definitely take his life to avenge his previous shame.  He thought he would never have such an opportunity again in his life, but unexpectedly, God gave him another chance, perhaps the last chance.  Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, there is a way to heaven but you don¡¯t take it, and there is no door to hell but you break in.  Do you still dare to come to the Northwest?  Especially when my troops from Xixia are marching straight in, are you provoking me?  Are you looking down on me?  Liang Yimi couldn't help but feel humiliated.  You're looking for death, but you can't blame me!  As a result, before Li Fugui could speak, Liang Yimi had already hurried back to the mansion to question Li Fugui.  If you want to take revenge and kill Lin Zhao, you must capture Dashun City.  Who knows more about Gyeongju and Dashun City than Li Bogyu?  Of course, Liang Yimi is not completely reckless.  Revenge is a very important aspect, but the significance of a smooth attack is definitely not here.  Dashun City is the gateway to Gyeongju and is of great significance.  As long as Dashun City is captured, Xixia's troops can directly attack Qingzhou.  Although the Empress Dowager Liang once said that the war against the Song Dynasty should not be too ruthless, and the Song Dynasty people should not be made anxious. Pay attention to the degree of control.  But this time is very different.  Fighting must be more courageous.  The key point is to beat the people of Song Dynasty painfully.  Therefore, it is not too much to even attack the city of Gyeongju or even capture Gyeongju.  The significance of this battle is not just for him, Liang Yimi, to regain his dignity, but also for the entire Xixia.  The previous attack by the Song Dynasty put Xixia in a very difficult and embarrassing situation.  By surrendering to the Song Dynasty and requesting canonization, it undoubtedly offended the previous suzerain country, the Liao Kingdom. As a result, it was now at loggerheads with the Song Dynasty, offending two major powers at the same time.  It is a very serious unfavorable situation for Xixia.  The effect of the marriage with Hehuang and Tubo is not very obvious. Dong Zhan made it clear that he wanted to maintain good relations with the Song Dynasty for the time being. Maintaining a neutral attitude is already considered valuable. If he cooperates with the Song Dynasty again, or takes advantage of the situation, the consequences will undoubtedly be  Adding insult to injury.  You should know that there are also their old enemies, the Uighurs, in the northwest of Xixia.  Nowadays, the relationship between the Uighurs and Tubo is quite good, and they have also taken a detour to form friendly relations with the Song Dynasty. If they were stabbed in the back at this time, Xixia would probably be unbearable.  So this time we fought against the Song Dynasty.  Such a large-scale action is to regain face.  At the same time, it is also to deter other surrounding countries and tribes.  Especially the Hehuang Tubo and Ganzhou Uighurs.  Therefore, the attack effect must be more severe. Just taking down some ordinary fortresses is completely painless. What is the difference from before?  When people in the Song Dynasty take it for granted and don't take it seriously, Xixia's attack will be meaningless.  Dashun City, Gyeongju!  These two linked goals become very important.  Among the Shaanxi Road and Yanbian states, Huanqing Road plays an important role.  He happens to be in the middle of the entire border defense line, especially Gyeongju, which is the most central.  To the northeast is Fuzhou, Linzhou and Qingjian City, to the southwest is Qin Fenglu, and then to the territory of Tubo.  The capture of Qingzhou would be equivalent to cutting off the Song Dynasty's northwest border defense line into two parts, making it difficult to take into account each other and unable to form a whole.  In this way, it will be of great benefit whether it is to defeat them individually or to attack the Song Dynasty more deeply.  Furthermore, Dashun City was built by Fan Zhongyan and was named by Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty. It was of great significance. As long as Dashun City was captured and then attacked Qingzhou, it would inevitably cause shock to the Song Dynasty and then the entire northwest.  At that time, it was a good opportunity for Xixia to show off its power.  At the same time, you can also kill Lin Zhao, who is currently stationed in Dashun City. This can be said to kill two birds with one stone, which is of great benefit to Xixia and himself.  Although Liang Yimi's initial thought was just to kill Lin Zhao and avenge his shame, after thinking about it, he immediately found so many reasons for himself. Everything seemed so logical and there were many benefits.  Inside.  After thinking about all this, Liang Yimi smiled, and this time he actually smiled a little proudly.  He even admired himself a little, he was so smart, he was perfect!  As for other things, such as risks and feasibility, as well as the reactions it triggered, Liang Yimi did not estimate it. These are not important now.  In other words, it has been overshadowed by Dashun City's hearty revenge and major military achievements, and then directly ignored.  In Liang Yimi's view, everything is so close and about to be realized.  But I don¡¯t know whether it was because he was too complacent or because he was a little paranoid that he forgot that sometimes even if it is very close and within reach, it has to be in your hands to be real, Jing HuaShuiyue has a lot going on!  When Liang Yimi returned to the house, Li Fugui felt that he didn't put in much effort. He just raised it slightly, and Liang Yimi nodded in agreement.  This made him very excited. It seemed that Chen Qiao was right. This matter was not that difficult.  The most important thing is that it coincides with Liang Yimi's own demands. Their goals in this matter are completely the same.  It's just that the purpose may be slightly deviated, but at least it's good.  Unlike Liang Yimi and Li Fugui, Chen Qiao may have realized the possible risks. How can things be so easy to succeed?  Mr. Chen Qiao is calmer and naturally sees things more clearly.  "Looking at Liang Yimi's arrogance and complacency, and Li Fugui's impatience, some things became clear to him.  Rushing for quick results only makes things worse.  Besides, is Lin Zhao so easy to deal with?  The last time the Xixia army stormed Dashun City like that, there was no result, but this time it can be easily won?  Lin Zhao¡¯s ability and luck in turning bad things into good ones are really good. It¡¯s not easy to take advantage of someone like him.  What's more, the person who is in charge of Qingzhou now is Wang Shao. Maybe before this, Chen Qiao did not take Wang Shao into his eyes.  But now he can see clearly that this seemingly weak scholar is a ruthless character and difficult to deal with.  But Liang Yimi and Li Fugui didn't take each other seriously at all. Maybe the information Li Fugui initially provided was not a good thing for Xixia, but a very scary prelude.  The information provided by Li Fugui was just some defenses deployed by the Song army on the border and the defense status of some forts.  Xixia's first wave of attacks seemed to be in full bloom and yielded numerous results, but what about the reality?  So far, they have only captured some forts and killed some Song troops.  It did not have much impact on the overall border defense of the Song Dynasty, but instead inspired a strong counterattack by the Song Dynasty.  These petty victories seemed to inspire the confidence of the Xixia soldiers, but to some extent they were leading the Xixia soldiers in the direction of being arrogant.  And this kind of arrogance is no longer just among Xixia soldiers, but also among senior generals like Liang Yimi. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? A proud soldier will be defeated, and it's self-evident what the result will be!  Chen Qiao has almost foreseen Liang Yimi's possible depression after failure. What will happen after the depression?  It is the wrath of thunder. When the time comes, all the resentment will inevitably be spread on Li Fugui. How can his confidant be spared?  Therefore, some things must be planned as early as possible.  When he was in Qingzhou, Chen Qiao was Li Fugui's confidant. He was trusted and treated well.  But when Li Fugui was defeated and escaped from Gyeongju, everything changed!  Li Fugui thought that Chen Qiao took the risk to save him as a loyal servant in times of need, but in fact Chen Qiao had already had other plans and was interested in Li Fugui's identity and value.  But he knows better, how much is Li Fugui worth?  During his stay in Xixia, Chen Qiao had already seen through the situation. He knew very well that once the value was lost, both Li Fugui and himself would definitely die.  At this time, we must make other plans.  As I said before, all I want is to escape to the Western Regions and become a rich man.  Are you taking Lee Bo Kyu with you?  Chen Qiao couldn't help but shake his head slightly, saying that when disaster strikes, everyone should fly away.  General Li, now that things have come to this, you can¡¯t blame anyone else!  Li Fugui, who was blinded by hatred, didn't know that the person he trusted the most had other thoughts.  Killing with a borrowed knife is a good strategy, and Liang Yimi is "willing to do so". The knife is about to be swung out, but what will be the result?  They didn¡¯t realize at all that Dashun City might be another pit, a pit that could make people irrecoverable!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 349: Sand Table

    Lin Zhao in Dashun City had no idea that he had become prey in the eyes of others, nor did he know that danger was approaching.  .?Perhaps, from the moment we came to the northwest, we were destined to be in danger.  On the battlefield, the sword has no eyes, this is the situation.  What¡¯s more, Lin Zhao has been doing something very important recently, something that has far-reaching impact and is very practical, and he has no intention of caring about anything else.  Jing Sili watched as Lin Zhao kept tinkering with various kinds of sand, working on a large wooden plate, as if he was piling something up.  "Dongyang, what are you doing?" Jing Sili was really curious and couldn't help but ask.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Good stuff, just wait and see." Not only Jing Sili, but also many soldiers of the Song Army were also quite curious. They all gathered around, looking curiously and pointing from time to time.  .  Slowly, they seem to have seen some clues!  The ups and downs on the wooden plate seem to resemble some mountains, and some low ravines resemble rivers. As for those square patches, they must be representatives of cities.  It must be like this. Everyone looked at it and already had a rough idea. The piles of mud and sand on the wooden plate looked more like a geographical map of the mountains and rivers near Gyeongju.  However, unlike previous maps, this map is three-dimensional, not a flat figure, and looks more intuitive and clear.  The geographical situation of mountains and rivers is clear at a glance, which is much more convenient than the map for marching and fighting.  "Is this Qingzhou?" "Is this Dashun City?" "Is this Longshan?" The soldiers looked at the wooden plates filled with sand and related prototypes, and they already had a rough idea.  "Dongyang? What is this place? What is its use?" Jing Sili couldn't help but asked.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "This thing is called a sand table. As for its function, I think you already know it well!"  Models made from other materials.  Of course, in ancient times, there were no advanced surveying and mapping technologies, and there were no technical means such as aerial telemetry. We could only rely on human visits and explorations to understand the terrain undulations to draw maps.  Lin Zhao then transformed it into a sand table based on this.  The sand table is not a recent product, it was also recorded in ancient times.  It is said that when Qin was planning to destroy the six kingdoms, Qin Shihuang personally studied the geographical situation of each country, and with the assistance of Li Si, he sent general Wang Jian to launch a unification war.  Later, when Qin Shihuang built his mausoleum, he built a large terrain model in his mausoleum.  The model not only contains mountains, hills, cities, etc., but also uses mercury to simulate rivers and seas, and uses mechanical devices to circulate the mercury. It can be said that this is the earliest prototype of a sand table, with a history of more than 2,200 years.  "Book of the Later Han Dynasty" written by Fan Ye of the Southern Dynasty Song Dynasty?  It has been recorded in "The Biography of Ma Yuan" that in the eighth year of Jianwu of the Han Dynasty (AD 32), when Emperor Guangwu was conquering Tianshui and Wudu, the local powerful Kuihuo, the general Ma Yuan "gathered rice to form a valley and pointed out the situation", which made Emperor Guangwu suddenly aware of the situation.  The feeling of "I am trapped in my eyes" is the earliest recorded sand table.  Of course, the more professional and formal sand table was invented by modern Europeans.  It was only during the First World War that it gradually began to be applied in the military field, and after the First World War it was widely promoted.  Now, Lin Zhao is initially involved in the military field, thinking about what he should do for the Song Dynasty army, and the first thing that comes to mind is to introduce a sand table.  The maps used for marching and fighting in ancient times were very inconvenient. Due to technical means, the maps were blurred and not clear at all.  Especially when the geographical scope is vast, the difficulty and accuracy of drawing maps will continue to decrease.  Although maps began to be used thousands of years ago, the technology has not been improved and there has been little progress.  If it is for daily use, it is fine. You only need to mark some mountains, rivers and cities. Even if there are slight errors, it does not matter.  But in the military field it's a completely different story.  When marching and fighting, a slight mistake will lead to very bad consequences. The army may be defeated like a mountain, or even completely defeated.  The failure of the war means the sacrifice of lives and the damage to national interests, which will cause very serious consequences.  Especially when it comes to mountain topography and river water sources, these are crucial factors.  Whether you are setting up camp or arranging troops, offense and defense are closely related to the terrain.  Youdao means the right time, right place, and right people. The right location is largely reflected in the understanding and utilization of the local terrain.  Being condescending, it may be easy to break through the opponent's defense.  If you know there is a secret path, you may be able to take a detour to the back and pay your respects to the other person.?One blow, you must have water when setting up camp Sometimes, terrain factors can completely affect the victory or defeat of a war, and it is a very important factor.  But the quality of ancient military maps was really not high. Some places even had no maps at all. They relied entirely on local people as guides and sent troops directly to fight.  A slight mistake can lead to very terrible consequences.  In such a situation, one can imagine what the result will be.  The risks involved are self-evident, and sometimes taking risks can lead to victory.  But many times it may fail because of unfamiliarity with the terrain.  In order to avoid this situation, the best way is to improve the accuracy of the map.  Before there is no solution, a large number of scouts are usually sent out, not only to detect enemy targets, but also to collect information about the mountains and terrain.  But it¡¯s difficult to achieve results in a short period of time!  Improving map accuracy is still the most important and straightforward approach.  In this regard, Lin Zhao had ideas, and someone in the Song Dynasty was already thinking of ways to solve this problem.  Yes, this person is Shen Kuo, the author of "Mengxi Bi Tan" who is famous in history!  When Lin Zhao was in Hangzhou, he had cooperated with Shen Kuo and had many contacts with each other.  In some scientifically inspired discussions, we shared questions about the bird's perspective.  This is the observation method of aerial photography and telemetry in later generations. Only in this way can errors caused by human detection be avoided.  The most direct use is reflected in the scale. The distance between two places can be measured through spatial branches, which can greatly improve the accuracy of the map.  Lin Zhao had some contact with Shen Kuo before, but now he is already implementing it.  Presumably soon, Shen Kuo's "Mengxi Bi Tan" recorded that the distance is as direct as a bird flying in the sky. Excluding distance errors caused by landforms, a practical method for correcting distances with six bodies in cartography will be produced and gradually improved.  In the near future, Shen Kuo will be able to produce the "Tianxia Prefectures and Counties Map" (Shou Ling Map), which is a correction method for checking the terrain fluctuations using two inches divided into one hundred miles as the scale, cubic orientation, and the number of birds flying.  It was a very accurate map for its time.  At present, Shen Kuo's map has not yet come out. Even if it comes out, its use in the military field will inevitably be delayed, and the effectiveness of its use is unknown.  Lin Zhao couldn't wait any longer. Compared to the flying bird pictures, he had something more advanced, and that was the sand table.  "Sand table?" Jing Sili asked in surprise: "What is this?" Obviously, he had never seen this thing before, but he was indeed very attracted to it.  Lin Zhao wiped off the sand on his hands, stood up and said, "Yes, you have seen the sand table. This is the mountains and rivers near Qingzhou. With this, we can clearly and intuitively see the surrounding mountains and rivers.  The terrain is very convenient for both combat and command. However, it is not yet fully completed, and the information is limited, and the production is still rough. " Jing Sili has also seen the effect of the sand table, and he couldn't help but admired it, and nodded: "It's really good.  It's a good thing!" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Maybe it's not of great significance to us, but Wang Zhizhou and Han Xianggong will definitely be interested." Yes, as the commander-in-chief, Han Jiang, and Qingzhou.  For Wang Shao, who directs and coordinates operations, this is definitely a good thing.  For them, the most troublesome thing is that they cannot intuitively grasp the situation along the long border.  Jing Sili nodded and said: "Yes, with this thing, the overall formation can be clearly seen. It just needs to make a larger and more comprehensive sand table." "That's right, it's just that it's difficult to make.  It's a bit troublesome. This is only around Gyeongju. The mountains and rivers have only been marked so far, but the specific mountain topography, mountain heights, and river flows are not clear. I just referred to previous maps and the findings of the scouts, and it's still the same.  It's not comprehensive enough If it were to be expanded to the entire northwest at once, even if the sand table was made larger, all the mountains, rivers and rivers would become smaller and more inaccurate, so it still needs to be further improved, I think.  It is still difficult to put it into use as soon as possible. " "What should I do?" It looks like a good thing, but it is difficult to exert its effect for a while, and Jing Sili is inevitably a little anxious.  At the same time, I was also surprised. I didn't expect Lin Zhao to have talent and ability in this area. It's really amazing.  Fortunately, he didn't know about some of Lin Zhao's previous inventions, otherwise he wouldn't know how amazed he would be?  Lin Dongyang is truly a genius!  Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "If we can't get in, there are ways to solve it. On the one hand, we send out scouts to explore the surrounding terrain and make detailed records and drawings so that we can make more detailed maps and sandboxes in the future. Furthermore, I think it's better to  Send this thing to Yanzhou, there is a master there, I believe he will have a way. " Yanzhou?  &nbsp; "Yes, that's right!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly, and now Shen Kuo was there, handing the sandbox to him. I believe he would perfect it very well.  At the same time, he should also discover Daxing and later oil there!  "Scientist from Shen University, come on!" Lin Zhao secretly thought, looking forward to the further development of ancient science and technology.  (To be continued.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 350: Harboring evil intentions

    "Haha, Dongyang is really a wonderful idea!" Wang Shao, who was in Qingzhou, was full of praise after seeing the sand table.  "This is a good thing. You can see the mountains and rivers inside and outside at a glance. It's very intuitive and clear!" Wang Shao, who has studied a lot of military affairs and plans to develop in this field, can see the role and value of the sand table at a glance.  .  Marching formation and combat command are so important and very practical.  Especially in places like the northwest, where the terrain is rugged and the mountains and rivers are messy, it is difficult to record clearly with just your brain.  As for the map, Wang Shao knew very well that their military map was very detailed and of limited use.  Especially Xihe and Tubo, which have been cut off from the Central Plains since the late Tang Dynasty, have too little information.  Therefore, Wang Shao collected information and prepared for a long time, but the progress was very slow.  Especially the northwest forces are complicated and will change in a short period of time. How can the map be updated so quickly?  It would be great if there was a sand table. All you need to do is adjust the labels on it and change a few small flags of different colors, and everything will be fine.  The most rare thing is that the sand table displays the terrain in three dimensions, which is more intuitive.  Just by looking at the map, you only know that there is a mountain and a river there, but there is always a gap between what you imagine in your mind.  On the sand table, it is clear at a glance, and the positioning is more accurate, so that mistakes will not be caused by misunderstandings.  All in all, this is definitely a good thing!  Wang Shao was already thinking about it. The officials asked him to collect information about Tibet and prepare to fight against Tibet and regain Xihe in the future.  But the Song Dynasty had limited understanding of the situation there.  Lin Zhao¡¯s sand table gave him an idea. It seemed that he would have to pay attention to the mountains and terrain of Tubo in the future.  Especially let the scouts sneak in early and explore the terrain.  Make a detailed sandbox.  I think it will come in handy sooner or later in the future.  Wang Shao just thought so.  The final outcome is unknown.  Lin Zhao didn't know that he had unintentionally planted a foreshadowing for Xihe to start a war, a foreshadowing of victory.  He didn't think carefully that Lin Zhao might have inadvertently laid more than one foreshadowing on Xihe's side.  Therefore, the turning point of history is a little more variable, for the Song Dynasty and for this era.  What does it mean "Dongyang said, send this thing to Han Xuanfu?" Wang Shao asked the captain who came from Dashun City in a low voice. Logically speaking, such a good thing must be given to the Northwest War.  Coach Han Jiang is the most practical.  Of course, it is best to donate it to the court and promote it throughout the Song army.  "Commander Lin said that it will definitely be sent to Han Xuanfu. But before that, it is best to send it to Yanzhou first and ask Mr. Shen Kuo there to improve it." The captain conveyed it intact.  Lin Zhao's opinion.  Wang Shao said in surprise: "General Manager of Yanzhou joined the army Shen Kuo?" "Yes!" The captain said: "Commander Lin said that the current sand table is still very substandard. Lord Shen Kuo is good at geography. It can definitely be improved.  " "Okay!" Wang Shao didn't know much about Shen Kuo, but he thought about it.  Since Lin Zhao personally recommended him, he must be right.  Wang Shao had just sent the sand table to Yanzhou, and he also wanted to ask Lin Zhao to come to Qingzhou to exchange some military insights.  Wang Zhizhou always felt that there must be many more unexpected things that Lin Zhao kept hidden.  It will be of great benefit to both the current war with Xixia and the future war with Tubo.  But he didn't expect that at this moment, he received news that the Xixia army was invading and stormed Dashun City.  Li Fugui's "killing with a borrowed knife" strategy was successful. Liang Yimi couldn't suppress the hatred and expectation in his heart, and immediately led his army to attack Dashun City.  Since Lin Zhaoming sent troops to counterattack and mobilized troops and generals at the border, Xixia has been silent for a while.  On the one hand, they were waiting for Song Jun's reaction, and on the other hand, it was also because their sneak attack failed to work.  The information provided by Li Fugui allowed them to make a sneak attack when the Song Army was caught off guard. Now that the Song Army was prepared, the success rate has naturally dropped a lot.  Xixia will not withdraw its troops easily and will eventually launch another attack.  Many people are predicting where their next attack point will be, but unfortunately there is no conclusive news at all.  So much so that the Song troops on the border were all on alert, on guard, and even a bit nervous.  Now it can finally be confirmed that Xixia¡¯s breakthrough point is Qingzhou, specifically Dashun City.  For many people, it may be a temporary relief, but for the entire northwest border defense, it is a big problem.  The arrival of Xixia is really huge.  Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi personally led an army of 50,000 people and rushed directly to Dashun City.  Most of them were Xixia elites. The guards of the small Dashun City were originally only 3,000. After the last bloody incident, Wang Shao increased the number to 5,000.  &nbsp;Five thousand people, although there are two thousand more people.  But what they had to face was ten times the Xixia army, and it still felt like it was a drop in the bucket.  Dashun City suddenly looked like some small boats floating on the sea during a storm. It was constantly rising and falling with the wind and waves. It was very dangerous and made people feel a little worried when they looked at it.  The current strength of Xixia¡¯s troops is 50,000. What will happen in the future?  The leader of the army was Liang Yimi, the Prime Minister and uncle of the State. His status and influence in Xixia were self-evident, and the increase of troops was only a matter of time.  Dashun City will be under greater pressure and the situation will be more critical.  But when the news reached Qingzhou, Wang Shao was not as anxious as he imagined, and he didn't even look surprised on his face, as if everything was expected.  Relatively speaking, he acted very calmly.  He didn't even immediately mobilize the army to rescue. Wang Zhizhou seemed to be very confident in Lin Zhao and Jing Sili in Dashun City. "Dongyang, Sili, you have to hold on!" Wang Shao looked at the place where Dashun City is located.  The direction sighed softly, then turned around and wrote quickly, stamped the seal and seal with fire paint, and then sent out his trusted followers, saying: "Hurry up and send Han Xuanfu to envoy immediately!" ~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liang Yi buried his troops in Dashun City, which quickly attracted the attention of all parties, and even meant a bit of an uproar.  In Xingqing Mansion, Queen Mother Liang shook her head after hearing the news.  She is the Queen Mother of Xixia, currently the number one most powerful person, and she is the most knowledgeable about all the news.  She knew almost immediately who was in Dashun City, and it was obvious who Liang Yi was going to.  Queen Mother Liang was a little helpless. Why is her brother still so reckless?  Aren't the lessons learned before enough?  Why am I still so forgetful?  When will he grow up?  Empress Dowager Liang was really distressed. She lacked a good helper around her. It was not easy for orphans and widowers to gain a firm foothold.  To be honest, Queen Mother Liang was a little worried.  This time when troops were sent to attack the Song Dynasty, the Empress Dowager Liang gave Liang Yimi a lot of power and convenience, hoping that he could act more easily and with less constraints.  You can make achievements in this battle, wash away the previous shame, and re-establish your status and prestige.  Unexpectedly, Liang Yimi¡¯s breakthrough point was still in Qingzhou and Dashun City.  It is obvious that his target is Lin Zhao, the young man of the Song Dynasty who once deeply humiliated him.  Doing this is just a way to avenge a private vendetta. Maybe some party nobles will immediately jump out and question it!  Has the hatred in my brother¡¯s heart reached this level?  Queen Mother Liang didn't understand.  Is it because his younger brother is too narrow-minded, or is the shame that Lin Zhao has given him too deep Inadvertently, Empress Dowager Liang was suddenly curious about what kind of young man could Liang Yimi hold such a grudge against?  What's so extraordinary about it?  "It's a pity that he can't see it in the Xingqing Mansion and the Xixia Palace where he is.  Unless the imperial commander personally goes to the battlefield on the border.  But at the moment, the party nobles are not yet completely submissive, and Empress Dowager Liang does not dare to leave the capital easily.  Now I can only hope that my brother will take it easy and nothing will happen again, especially if he fails to achieve success due to recklessness, or even suffers a major failure.  In that case, the pressure you have to bear will be greater.  It is not easy to keep his younger brother and status, as well as the beautiful scenery of the Liang family.  Just when Empress Dowager Liang was worried, Liang Yimi sent her a letter.  After explaining the reason why he attacked Dashun City, Liang Yimi did not hide his desire to take revenge and avenge his previous shame.  There was no way he could hide this from his sister, the Queen Mother, and there was no need at all.  At the same time, Liang Yimi explained the significance of Gyeongju and Dashun City. After the attack, there will be a series of consequences, and made his strategic intentions clear.  After seeing it, Empress Dowager Liang felt much more at ease. It turned out that her younger brother also had such considerations, at least he was not completely reckless.  Queen Mother Liang was relieved a lot, but she also looked down upon Liang Yi's character of retribution.  But fortunately, Empress Dowager Liang felt that it was still necessary to take nip in the bud.  The younger brother said in his heart that he needed to appease Hehuang and Tubo to prevent Tibet from participating in the war.  If Tubo stabbed them in the back at this time, the consequences would be disastrous.  What Xixia needs is not that Tubo favors its side, it just needs to remain neutral.  No matter what, there is a marriage contract between Princess Jinshan of Xixia and Prince Lin Bubi of Tubo.  With this level of in-law relationship, communication will be much easier!  At the same time, Empress Dowager Liang felt that since Xixia was launching a full-scale war against the Song Dynasty, how could just attacking Dashun City be enough?  Other places must also find ways.  Lin Zhao!  I don¡¯t know why Empress Dowager Liang thought of this name again.  Interesting young man, Empress Dowager Liang became more and more curious and couldn't help but read Lin Zhao's information.  Mrs. LiangIn the end, he didn't care about the powerful background behind Lin Zhao, nor did he lament that this guy was so handsome and lucky.  But he saw it at a glance: the first wife was the daughter of the Zhe family of Fuzhou, and the younger sister of Zhe Kexing, the magistrate of Fuzhou!  The son-in-law of the Zhe family in Fuzhou?  Empress Dowager Liang's eyebrows moved. Under her beautiful appearance, she seemed to be harboring evil intentions again!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 351 Excuse

    When Xixia attacks Dashun City, the surrounding areas will naturally be shaken.  The feeling of Hehuang and Tubo is the most obvious. At the same time, their situation is also somewhat difficult, which is of course also very important.  News has come from the Song Dynasty, which means that they are asking them to send troops from the side to contain Xixia.  On the Xixia side, the Empress Dowager Liang also quickly sent a special envoy. The euphemistic name was to visit Princess Jinshan, but in fact she was trying to win over and appease Tibet, telling them not to send troops.  In this regard, Tubo praised Pu Dongzhen with both joy and worry.  Fortunately, this can show the importance and influence of Tubo.  At least it shows that both Xixia and Song Dynasty are afraid of or need themselves, and Tubo appears to be able to do so with ease. It is safer and also means that it can obtain more benefits.  At the same time, Dong Xiang was also a little worried!  It¡¯s okay to play both sides, but it¡¯s very dangerous to play both sides all the time.  Sometimes it is like playing with fire. After all, neither family can afford to offend anyone, and it is inconvenient to offend anyone. This also highlights the embarrassment and helplessness of the situation of Hehuang and Tubo.  Last time, envoys from the two countries came to Qingtang City together.  In the end, both families were finally appeased by the marriage ceremony and the tea-horse ceremony.  Tubo also calmly played both sides and benefited a lot.  But the good times did not last long, and the northwest was destined to never be peaceful for a long time.  However, within just a few months, another serious conflict and war broke out between the Song Dynasty and Xixia.  Although the war did not affect Tubo, it was inevitable that Tubo would take sides. The choice seemed to be necessary, which was really annoying.  It was a bit difficult. It was really troublesome. Dong Zhan didn¡¯t know how to make a decision for a while. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? It stands to reason that this is the most correct decision.  But then.  It also means that both sides are offended.  The relationship between the head and the rat has been very dangerous since ancient times.  Dong Xiang was a little embarrassed.  Encountered something like this.  Discussions between important ministers and think tanks are inevitable.  In the Tubo Palace, Ali Gu and Lin Bubi rushed over, while Mr. Duoji followed Zamp all the time.  As for another person he relies on, Qingyi Jieguizhang, he is currently on the eastern border of Tubo. ????????????????? Firstly, it was to guard against the blind father and son in Hezhou. At the same time, the battle between Xixia and Song Dynasty was so fierce.  It is also necessary to prevent Tubo from being affected by the flames of war. With Qingyi Jiegui Zhang here, Dong Zhan is undoubtedly relieved.  "What should we do now?" Dong Xiang asked and then fell silent, and Mr. Duoji did not speak either.  In his opinion.  Zamp asked, but this question was more like asking Lin Bubi and Ali Gu.  A matter that embarrassed Tubo was also an excellent test question.  Ali Gu didn¡¯t move, nor did he speak easily.  In order to cooperate with Liang Yimi and kill Lin Zhao with a borrowed knife, Aligu decisively admitted the matter of selling war horses to Lin Zhao and admitted his mistake to Dong Xiang.  There is also a compelling reason for doing this. Youdao often walks by the river, and there is no way that his shoes will not get wet.  Dong Xiang had already heard about the sale of war horses that he and the Sunan Dangzheng had done.  Ali Gu is a smart man and can handle things before they become too serious.  It is better than making up for it after the fact.  So, he simply confessed his mistake to Dong Xiang directly.  This kind of thing.  Ali Gu was not the only one in Tubo who was doing this, and the law did not blame everyone, not to mention that his adopted son, who was very optimistic about it, had already admitted his mistake in advance, so Dong Fei was even more difficult to blame.  In addition, with Mrs. Qiao's protection, Dong Fei only gave him a symbolic punishment.  After all, there was this mistake, so Ali Gu also kept a low profile, so he did not speak first today. He became more and more cautious.  Lin Bubi was a little anxious, and immediately said: "Father, I thought we should stand still." "Why?" "The Song Dynasty asked us to send troops to attack Xixia, but Xixia just asked us to do nothing. The difference is obvious." Lin Bubi  Bi said: "Is attacking Xixia good for us? If there is a truce between Song and Xia, and Xixia turns around to deal with us, will the people of the Song Dynasty help? It is said that the people of the Central Plains like to watch the snipe and the clam fight, and the fisherman will benefit!"  Bi is the husband-in-law of Princess Jinshan, so naturally she has to speak for her father-in-law.  Of course, his reasons are not unreasonable, and are even absolutely correct.  Dong Xiang also felt that it was not appropriate to rush to send troops for the sake of the Song Dynasty.  At least when the outcome of the Song-Xia war is still unclear, it is not convenient to send troops easily.  But if we don¡¯t send troops, we will violate the covenant with the Song Dynasty.  If the Song Dynasty was offended, the trade route of the Tea Horse Road would inevitably be affected.  In just a few months last year, the Tea Horse Road has brought huge benefits to Tubo.  After spring, especially in summer when trade routes are busiest, profits will be even greater.  Dong Xiang is really reluctant to let go!  At the same time, it would be very troublesome to offend the Song Dynasty. Dong Xiang really didn¡¯t want to offend this behemoth.  But what to do?  &nbsp; "Ali Gu, what do you think?" Dong Xiang asked in a deep voice.  This time, Ali Gu had to answer. He pondered for a moment and said softly: "Lin Bubi is right. We can't send troops. They are two tigers fighting each other. We can just watch. At least we should wait for the outcome of the war first. But  If you don¡¯t want to offend both parties, you must have an excuse, a perfect excuse.¡± Excuse, that¡¯s right!  All I want is an excuse.  Dong Xiang raised his head and took a look. Compared with Ali Gu, Lin Bubi was still a little inferior after all.  The reason why he supports standing still may be more due to personal relations with Xixia, while Ali Gu has more rational considerations.  Lin Bubi also only thought about the first level, but never thought of excuses.  well!  Is this child really A Dou who cannot be helped?  Dong Felt felt really unhappy.  Duoji saw it in his eyes and knew that the result had been achieved, and his silence could end. He took advantage of the situation and said: "There must be a result. As for what this excuse is, unlessbut" Just when Duoji was in trouble, one day  A secret letter from the eastern border was delivered to Dong Xiang. The person who wrote the letter was none other than Qing Yi Jie Guizhang.  After reading the secret letter, Dong Xiang smiled and said: "As expected of the lonely king's blessed general, Qingyi Jie Guizhang really has a way!" Hearing the name of Qingyi Jie Guizhang, Ali Gu's expression suddenly moved.  , the eyes are a little complicated.  Duoji asked curiously: "Zanpu, what good news is there from Qingyi Jie Guizhang?" "Yes, it is good news!" Dong Xiang nodded and said: "Gui Zhang also already knows about the Song Dynasty and Xixia urging us.  He knew we were in a bit of a dilemma, but he had already thought of a way and made a good excuse for us! " Excuse?  Ali Gu and Lin Bubi's eyes suddenly lit up, and they were both quite curious.  Mr. Dorje nodded slightly, as if he already understood something.  But after a moment, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly, not knowing what he was thinking!  (To be continued)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 352: A single move affects the whole body

    "What? The blind felt in Hezhou has rebelled?" Wang Shao was shocked when he heard the news in Qingzhou, and immediately squeezed out a wry smile.  When the battle between Song Dynasty and Xia Dynasty was fierce, the Tubo Xiuzhan troops in Hezhou suddenly made some moves.  Mu Zheng, the son of Blind Feather, led an army to attack Hehuang and fought fiercely with Qingyi Jie Guizhang. The two sides fought fiercely and temporarily fell into a stalemate.  As the candidate responsible for preparing to attack Tubo, Wang Shao, who has done a lot of research, is very clear about the situation in Hehuang.  Although they both belong to Tubo and the Jiaosiluo family, Hezhou and Hehuang are still very different. Their previous relationship is quite ancient and complicated.  Because of the historical issues left over from the Jiao Si Luo period, brothers Dong Xiang and Xiang Xiang were at odds with each other, and their hatred was deep, resulting in a constant state of hostility between Hezhou and Hehuang.  Because Hezhou is the east gate of the entire Hehuang, it has great strategic significance. A chaos in Hezhou will make the situation more complicated.  Although Dong Xiang had always wanted to regain Hezhou, the reality was that there were many difficulties and it was not easy to achieve it.  Hezhou itself is not weak. If you want to regain Hezhou by force, you will have to pay a huge price.  Furthermore, neither Xixia nor the Song Dynasty wanted to see a unified and powerful Hezhou, Huangzhou and Tubo, so they supported Hezhou and created obstacles overtly and covertly.  Many times, Dong Fei was helpless and helpless.  Of course, this is not entirely a bad thing for Hehuang and Tubo.  The existence of Hezhou is undoubtedly a buffer zone between Hehuang and the Song Dynasty. It can prevent the Song Dynasty's troops from directly attacking Hehuang, reduce friction and contradictions, and is beneficial to the stability and relaxation of relations between the two countries.  As a result, many factors combined to create Hezhou's current special existence.  The situation in Hehuang has therefore become more complicated.  Maybe before.  The Song Dynasty most wanted to see Hezhou and Hehuang hostile.  The brothers Dong Zhan and Xiang Zhan were at odds with each other. If Tubo was unable to unify and was internally unstable, it would not become very powerful and maintain a good relationship with the Song Dynasty.  After Liao and Xixia, the Song Dynasty really did not want a third powerful opponent to appear.  Only when they fight like snipes and clams can the Song Dynasty benefit. This is indeed the habit of the Central Plains people.  There are endless ways to divide and disintegrate.  For Wang Shao, this is also a very favorable factor for attacking Hehuang in the future and can be fully utilized.  But today, Wang Shao absolutely does not want such a situation to happen.  The blind men in Hezhou rebelled. Of course, they did not dare to rebel against the Song Dynasty, but they had a conflict with his younger brother Dong Fe.  What does this mean?  This means that for Hehuang and Tubo, the current top priority is to deal with the blind troops in Hezhou, and naturally they cannot fight externally.  Then the edict of the Song Dynasty that asked Tubo to send troops but Xixia was contained behind the scenes became nonsense, and Xixia would have no worries.  Go to war with the Song Dynasty with all your strength.  Damn it!  Wang Shao was a little angry. He had been on Qinfeng Road before.  Knowing what benefits the Tea Horse Road brought to Tubo, the Song Dynasty spent such a high price to maintain relations with Tubo.  Not only for the thousands of war horses, but also for Tibet to help at critical moments and become an effective weapon to contain Xixia.  But how did Dong Fei do it?  Taking advantage and not doing anything is obviously a sign of conflict.  Do you want to stand still and want to have both sides?  Although not sending troops was not hostile to the Song Dynasty, it was actually helping Xixia. Dong Felt's attitude was already obvious.  But what can you do?  In this matter, Hehuang and Tubo have good reasons.  When the Emperor of the Song Dynasty's edict arrived, Tubo was willing to obey and help, but unfortunately there was internal chaos.  Sorry, we have to put down the rebellion right now, and we¡¯ll talk about sending troops later!  Is Hezhou really rebelling?  Is it really such a coincidence?  Wang Shao is a little confused. It¡¯s not that it¡¯s impossible, it¡¯s just that something like this happened to happen at this juncture, which inevitably makes people a little confused.  "When things go awry, there must be a monster. It looks more like an excuse made by Tubo, or a play performed by Hezhou and Hehuang together, a play specially for the Song Dynasty.  Some things are not without clues, and it is not difficult to find problems after careful consideration.  It would be good if Dong Xiang didn't take the initiative to cause trouble in Hezhou. Xiang Xiang should be grateful. Why did he overestimate his own capabilities and take the initiative to attack Hehuang?  Everyone knows how powerful Hezhou is.  Although Mu Zheng, who led the army on the expedition, was young, he might have been impulsive.  But when Wang Shao was on Qin Feng Road, he still had some understanding of the young master of Hezhou.  Mu Zheng is young and promising, quite resourceful, and definitely not the kind of person who acts on impulse.  Qingyi Jiegizhang is the most talented general of Tubo in Hehuang, and there is a large army stationed there. Such a provocation by Mu Zheng is really too dangerous and very irrational.  Furthermore, the Hehuang Army led by Qingyi Jieguizhang is obviously powerful and should have an advantage in the war. Why did it enter a stalemate?  The most unreasonable result is that Hehuang and Tubo are the mostLooking forward to seeing the results, it is self-evident what this means.  What a coincidence, what a coincidence!  Thinking of this, Wang Shao couldn't help but be alert.  It would be fine if Tubo did not send troops. This time against Xixia, the focus is still on the frontal battlefield on their own side.  But judging from the current signs, brothers Dong Zhan and Blind Zhan seem to be showing signs of reconciliation. This is the most terrifying thing.  In this way, He Huanglian as a whole will definitely become stronger.  By then, the defenses near Xihe will inevitably be strengthened, and it will be difficult for the Song Dynasty to expand its territory.  You must know that the current quarrel between brothers Dong Zhan and Xiang Zhan is a good opportunity. Once missed, it will undoubtedly be more difficult and costly to capture Hehuang.  How can a good opportunity be easily missed?  Logically speaking, Wang Shaoliao should not worry about the reaction of Hehuang and Tubo. The one who really needs to be complicated should be Han Jiang.  But Wang Shao has a very general concern for the Hehuang generation, and he has many ideas and plans for it.  Therefore, he couldn't help but feel worried. The current situation was undoubtedly a bit troublesome.  The most urgent task is to first determine the true situation of the Hezhou rebellion?  Of course, it was impossible and pointless to question Dong Felt.  The key point is to confirm other important things. If Dong Xiang and Brother Xiang really have cooperated, then the Battle of Xihe must be brought forward!  A single move can affect the whole body. In the northwest, the forces are intricate.  Even without directly participating in the war.  But every move has a huge impact.  That¡¯s right.  This was the excuse Dong Fei needed.  Both Ali Gu and Duoji thought of this.  But there is no proper strategy to solve it.  Qingyi Jieguizhang also considered this problem and proposed a solution.  The rebel attack in Hezhou must be just a farce, a show, directed by Qing Yi, Gui Zhang and Mu Zheng.  In the past six months, Qingyi Jiegizhang has been stationed in Eastern Xinjiang to defend Hezhou.  In addition to leading troops to fight, he was also doing other things.  For example, the contact with Mu Zheng!  Hezhou is of great significance to Hehuang and is an important gateway.  But it has always been.  Hezhou is controlled by appearance, which makes Hehuang always feel in danger.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang saw it clearly and had been quite worried.  But how to solve it?  Recovering by force is impossible, other plans must be made, and there is not much time left for them.  Although the Song Dynasty currently maintains a good relationship with Tubo, there is such an ambitious monarch in the Song Dynasty and a large army on Qin Feng Road is eyeing it, which inevitably makes people a little worried.  The Song Dynasty had no idea about Hehuang?  No one would believe it.  It is always right to be prepared for danger in times of peace and to take precautions before they occur.  Unlike Ali Gu, who wanted to participate in the fight for the crown prince, Qing Yi Jie Guizhang concentrated on his work.  All my thoughts are here, so I think more deeply.  Since we are unable to recover, we can¡¯t.  Then why not consider returning Hezhou to its homeland?  It would be nice to at least have a partnership.  Although there is a deep hatred between Dong Xiang and Blind Xiang, it has been many years after all, not to mention that Blind Xiang is already in his twilight years, and Mu Zheng is growing up and taking charge of important affairs.  It¡¯s another generation, and hatred must be gradually letting go.  Moreover, Qingyi Jie Guizhang felt that Mu Zheng was a man with ideals and strategies. He should consider things more rationally, and contact was completely feasible.  Ever since, the two began to come into contact with each other.  Because they are both young leaders who cherish heroes, they soon developed a very good personal relationship.  Mu Zheng is also a sensible person. After all, Hezhou only has a small area and is surrounded by strong enemies. The situation is very difficult.  If it continues like this, it will eventually lead to destruction.  The hatred of my father's generation is in the past, although logically speaking, the position of Tubo Zanpu should be my own.  But now that the matter has come to this, what¡¯s the point of obsessively worrying about these things?  Mu Zheng thinks that the most important thing is to improve the situation in Hezhou?  But who to rely on?  Xixia is unreliable, and the Song Dynasty has always wanted to annex Hezhou. Cooperating with them is undoubtedly seeking skin from a tiger, and neither can be relied on.  Speaking carefully, only Hehuang and Tubo are the ones.  After all, they are from the same nation. Even if there is hatred, they are brothers connected by blood and the only ones they can rely on.  Mu Zheng thought that his third uncle Dong Xiang would not refuse. Hezhou is the gateway to Hehuang and has very important strategic significance. He would not give up easily.  As for the hatred of the past, as long as I can let it go, can I still not let it go with the size of Tubo Zampu?  Mu Zheng was confident in this, and Qingyi Jie Guizhang happened to also have this desire and willingness. The two only had a slight contact and hit it off immediately.  " Two smart people, they understand some things tacitly when they are dating, and they are making good progress.  As for Qingyi Jie Guizhang, if it were anyone else who secretly befriended Mu Zheng, it would be an act of collaborating with the enemy, and they would be more worried.  But the ghost chapter is notIt seems that what he did was beneficial to Hehuang and Tubo. He believed that Zanpu would understand, so he didn't have much psychological burden.  "It's just a bit difficult to accept Zanpu, as well as the nobles and ministers of Tubo.  For such a big event, we must wait for an opportunity.  You didn¡¯t have to wait too long, the opportunity came!  The war between the Song Dynasty and Xixia spread to Tubo. Zanpu was definitely unwilling, but he needed an excuse to refuse.  Speaking of excuses, is there any better than this?  Qingyi Jie Guizhang felt that this was an opportunity and an opportunity to explain the situation. With Zamp's wisdom, he would definitely understand his painstaking efforts.  Mu Zheng also waited silently, thinking that this was enough for him. The first meeting gift had been sent, and his third uncle, whom he had never met before, would appreciate it.  Dong Xiang was a little surprised by this result, but he was relieved immediately.  Just as Qing Yi Jie Guizhang expected, Dong Fei is a sensible person, how could he not see the stakes involved?  He also wants to permanently resolve the Hezhou matter. After all, it is a big trouble for them if it exists like this.  He Huang is always in a very dangerous state, which is definitely not a good thing.  It would be okay if I was here, but if I were gone.  Whether it's Ali Gu or Lin Bubi.  Can they maintain the situation well?  ??Although Dong Zang is not very old.  But he has already begun to make plans for his death.  He wanted to solve some troubles as much as possible and create convenient conditions for his successors. ?????????????????? Furthermore, the conflict with Xiang Xiang was caused by his meddlesome father, Dong Siluo, but Dong Xiang still had a very good temper.  Therefore, some things can be forgiven.  What's more, my nephew Mu Zheng has taken the initiative this time. Is it possible that he is so narrow-minded?  Therefore, Dong Fei not only did not blame Qing Yi for Gui Zhang, but also authorized him to communicate well with Mu Zheng.  The decades-old ice between Hehuang and Hezhou slowly began to melt Qingyi Jieguizhang received the order, and the two sides started a symbolic war on the border.  After making a show, we started hunting together.  There is indeed a river of blood in Hezhou, and the source is the prey that died under the arrows ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wang Shao's side  It was worry, Dong Xiang was being cautious, but when Liang Yimi received the news, it was a completely different story.  At this moment, Liang Yimi was very proud!  When sending troops to start a war with the Song Dynasty, the biggest worry was that Hehuang and Tubo would make small moves behind them. The consequences would be disastrous.  That¡¯s why Liang Yimi specially told the Queen Mother to be careful.  Of course, Liang Yimi himself was very confident in Hehuang and Tubo.  Lin Bubi, the nephew and son-in-law, was already obedient, and Dong Fei also needed to consider the gains and losses.  Standing still is their best choice.  In this way, Xixia has nothing to worry about.  Then we can deal with the Song Dynasty wholeheartedly.  Although it's not a big deal, it's a good start.  At the same time, it also indirectly showed that his sister, Queen Mother Liang, supported him, which made Liang Yimi feel more at ease. While he was relieved of a lot of psychological burden, his confidence increased a lot.  The advantage of the war was as always in favor of Xixia. Liang Yi was full of confidence and was bound to capture Dashun City.  When he led the army to rush over, he seemed to have seen the city being razed to the ground.  "Li Fugui, is this the situation in Dashun City? Are there others?" Liang Yimi asked in a deep voice.  This feeling of being called by his first name and shouted at made Li Fugui very unhappy.  It¡¯s just that people are under the eaves and have to lower their heads. What can be done?  At the same time, Li Fugui's desire to escape became more and more urgent.  "Prime Minister Liang, that's it. Dashun City is in the northwest of Qingzhou, forty miles away. It is a barrier protruding to the northwest, and it is an isolated city. As long as the connection with Qingzhou is cut off, Dashun City will be isolated and helpless.  "As the former governor of Gyeongju, Li Fugui was quite familiar with the surrounding situation.  Liang Yibiao nodded and said: "As long as Qingzhou and Liyuan Fort are separated, reinforcements will not be able to arrive?" "Yes!" Li Fugui nodded affirmatively and said, "As long as Liyuan Fort is blocked, reinforcements will not be able to arrive at all.  "Although Dashun City is strong, it will eventually be captured." "In this case, isn't it just a repeat of the same trick?" Liang Yimi is convinced of this, and the situation he has grasped is also the same.  Li Fugui was in his own hands. It would be easier to crush him to death than an ant. Liang Yimi firmly believed that he did not dare to play tricks.  Li Fugui is indeed very obedient.  But he obviously underestimated a person's IQ and habitual thinking, because he himself was the same.  Last time, Xixia also adopted this strategy.  Focusing on the siege of Liyuan Fort, Dashun City became an isolated city trapped in the enemy's hands. If it lasted long enough, it might be possible to defeat it without attacking.  The plan originally went perfectly, but because of Lin Zhao's appearance, Liang Yimi was a little impulsive, blinded by hatred, and made very irrational decisions in his eagerness for quick success and instant gain.Determined, and ultimately defeated.  Now that he is given another chance, Liang Yimi feels that he will not make the same mistake again.  Ever since, Liang Yi¡¯s first order was to surround Dashun City with troops and march into Liyuan Fort ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~ Ever since Lin Zhao came to the northwest, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect came to the northwest in person and brought a large number of masters with him.  The core of their existence is Lin Zhao, so as long as the young master is there, they will be there.  When Lin Zhao entered the army, they couldn't help him much, and they couldn't protect him closely, so they could only pay close attention to the situation and adapt to changes.  Lin Zhao went to garrison Dashun City, and the news of Xixia's troops sent to Dashun City came. After hearing this, the Iron-faced Sect Leader fell into silence.  Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng both stood behind them, both silent, and the atmosphere was a bit depressing.  After a long time, Li Cheng finally couldn't stand it anymore and said: "Sect Master, it was Wang Shao who arranged for the young master to go to Dashun City. It's not like he doesn't know that Liang Yimi and Li Fugui hate the young master. Such an arrangement is probably to hide evil intentions!"  Lin Zhao was in danger as soon as he arrived in the northwest, forcing Li Cheng to question Wang Shao's stance and intentions.  After all, Lin Zhao had just offended the official Zhao Xu and the prime minister Wang Anshi, and Wang Shao was their confidant. It was not impossible to avenge his private revenge in this way.  Therefore, it is not surprising that Li Cheng has this idea.  ¡°Thunder, what do you think?¡± The Iron Mask leader asked in a deep voice without turning around.  Jiang Leiting said: "The young master's visit to Dashun City may attract Liang Yimi's attack. Logically speaking, Wang Shao should be able to think of this. Although he was promoted by Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi, his character seems to be pretty good. After all,  He is a student of Ouyang Gong He may have ulterior motives for making this arrangement, but he may also have other considerations. "In this matter, Jiang Leiting considered it more comprehensively and had a calmer attitude.  The Iron-faced Sect Leader was silent for a moment and said: "Pay close attention to Wang Shao's actions and the situation in Dashun City, and take a look at Wang Zichun's actions. If he dares to avenge his private life and frame the young master, he will definitely be doomed!" (To be continued!)  .)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 353: Khitan Mentality

    In this battle between Song and Xia, it is inevitable that the whole body will be affected by one move.  The situation in the northwest during the Northern Song Dynasty was so complicated. In addition to Tubo and Xixia, the Liao Kingdom also had super strength and far-reaching influence here, and was an important political and military force in this region.  If we look purely at military strength, the most powerful country in East Asia at that time was probably the Liao Kingdom of the Khitans.  Although the strength of the Song Army is not weak, due to the institutional problems of the Emperor Zhao's defense against warriors, especially for the purpose of checks and balances, the soldiers did not know the generals, and the generals did not know the soldiers, so the combat effectiveness was really limited.  Problems frequently occurred in the battle, many of them were inadequate, and the specific results of the battle were also at a disadvantage. There are too many examples, such as the disastrous defeat of Emperor Taizong's morale in Gaolianghe So that in the end the Northern Song Dynasty was always very cowardly in terms of external affairs.  , the reputation of being poor and weak has never changed.  With such a big thing happening in the northwest, it is impossible for the Liao Kingdom not to know about it. Even if it is not directly involved, it still has influence and interests.  The countries in the East have always restricted each other, used and restrained each other, maintaining a balance that seems to be somewhat abnormal.  No matter which side has something wrong, this check and balance cannot be said to be completely out of balance, but at least it is inevitable to shake.  The Liao Kingdom was very powerful, and it even initially considered the idea of ??destroying the Song Dynasty and then dominating the world, but it actually did not succeed.  As early as the Yelv Deguang period, the Liao Kingdom destroyed Shi Jingtang of the Later Jin Dynasty, occupied the Central Plains, and even entered Bianjing City, but eventually retreated.  As for the reason, firstly, the Central Plains is not that important to the nomadic Khitan people, in the words of the Khitan people.  It's nice here though.  But there is no grassland.  The attraction is naturally weaker.  Secondly, the Khitan did not have enough strength to control the Central Plains. Liu Zhiyuan of the Later Han Dynasty had already set up troops in Hedong. Yelu Deguang had no choice but to retreat back in order to avoid trouble.  Later, Song Taizong wanted to regain the Sixteen Youyun Prefectures and led his army in the Northern Expedition. In the end, the battle of Gaoliang River was due to some mistakes in Song Taizong's strategy.  And the cooperation between the generals is not good.  The final failure was disappointing and became an eternal regret.  More than 100,000 troops were buried under Youzhou City. Song Taizong himself was also shot by an arrow. General Yang Ye died on the battlefield, leaving behind the legend of the Yang family generals that has been passed down through the ages.  During the Zhenzong period, Xiao Chuo, the Queen Mother of the Liao Kingdom, and Yelu Longxu, the Emperor of the Shengzong Kingdom, also led an army to march south. They had reached the bank of the Yellow River and threatened Bianjing.  However, in the battle of Chanzhou, Song Zhenzong, with the support of Kou Zhun, led the army to conquer personally.  The morale was greatly boosted and the Liao army was stopped.  result.  A relatively evenly matched situation emerged between the two sides.  The Liao State did not have the strength to destroy the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty was unable to regain its strength. Neither side could do anything to the other. In the end, they had to negotiate for peace and signed the Chanyuan Alliance.  The Song Dynasty bought peace by giving away annual coins, and the Liao Kingdom maintained a relatively peaceful situation as a brotherly country.  However, it was the Song Dynasty that suffered the loss. The Liao Kingdom was relatively in an advantageous position, at least it received a lot of coins every year for no reason.  Therefore, the Liao Kingdom established its status as the largest country in the East and its influence was even greater.  Due to its remote location and relatively weak strength, Tubo did not participate in many struggles and interest disputes in the wars between other countries.  Although they are the fourth largest country in terms of strength, they have always regarded themselves as the fourth largest country in the East.  But in the end, because the frequency of participating in major events was too low, he was not ranked.  On the other hand, the relationship between the three great kingdoms of Song, Liao and Xixia is more complicated.  The three countries attacked each other, but relatively speaking, the Song Dynasty was at a disadvantage or had more wars.  Although there were wars and disputes between Liao and Xixia, they were in the minority after all.  Both countries were in hostile relations with the Song Dynasty, and there were frequent wars.  The most obvious reason is that the Central Plains and Jiangnan in the Song Dynasty were prosperous and prosperous, which made the grassland nomads jealous and wanted to plunder through war.  Relatively speaking, the relationship between Liao and Xixia is pretty good, at least in a relatively stable state.  Because the Liao Kingdom needed a powerful Xixia to contain the Song Dynasty, you must know that relatively speaking, the Northern Song Dynasty's first frontier trouble was the Xixia Dynasty. The damage caused by the Dangxiang people to the Song Dynasty far exceeded that of the Khitan people.  Relatively speaking, the wars between Song and Xia were fought more often, because the existence of Xixia controlled almost half of the Song Dynasty's troops, as well as a large amount of manpower and material resources.  In other words, without Xixia, the Song Dynasty could free up its hands and accumulate all its strength to deal with the Liao Kingdom.  Once the Song Dynasty occupied the northwest and obtained the land to raise horses, the combat effectiveness of the Song Army would also be greatly increased.  As a result, the Song Dynasty's strength against the Liao Kingdom will more than triple, which is definitely unbearable for the Liao Kingdom.  The two were already evenly matched, and the Liao Kingdom had a slight upper hand, so it was unlikely to withstand the torment.  Furthermore, without Xixia as a serious problem, the eyes of the people of the Song Dynasty will be fixed on the Sixteenth State of Youyun, which is a great shame and humiliation for the people of the Central Plains.  You must know that most of the north of Yanshan Mountain is grassland and mountainous area.Generally speaking, the land where the Sixteenth State of Youyun is located is a plain, a prosperous agricultural area, and a relatively prosperous place in the Liao Kingdom.  To be honest, if the Khitans had not obtained the Sixteenth Province of Youyun, their strength would never have grown so quickly.  Once lost, a large part of the strength will inevitably be lost.  Between gains and losses, there are not many people who turn from strong to weak.  It is no exaggeration to say that the so-called Youzhou of Nanjing by the Liao people has surpassed their original capital Shangjing. The population is about the same, but the city and business are more prosperous.  Yanshan is a barrier and a sharp knife. A basin of boiling water hanging over the Song Dynasty is the biggest threat to the Song Dynasty. The Liao Kingdom must hold it tightly in its hands, so the people of the Liao Kingdom are absolutely unwilling to give up the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun no matter what.  of.  ??Besides using absolute force to defend, the best way is to make the Song Dynasty have no time to take care of it.  Therefore, the existence of Xixia was a good thing for the Liao Kingdom. It was the biggest and most effective check on the Song Dynasty.  It is for this reason that they also deliberately supported Xixia at certain times.  Once the relationship between the Song Dynasty and Xixia became tense, the Liao Kingdom would canonize the leader of the Xixia Kingdom and express its support.  There were many insightful people in the Song Dynasty who had already seen the problem and put forward solutions to the problem.  For example, Wang Anshi believed that if he wanted to defeat the Liao Kingdom, he must defeat Xixia and cut off his right arm.  Of course we need to start from Hehuang and Tubo Wang Xianggong, who wanted to restore the old territories of the Han and Tang Dynasties, had already seen through the problem.  It has actually begun to be solved Of course.  Some people may say that if the Liao Kingdom directly occupied the Hetao land where Xixia is located, its strength would be even stronger and it would become a superpower that spanned the east and west and dominated the north.  In order to force the Song Dynasty in all aspects, at least in the Song and Liao operations, it will definitely be more powerful and take the overall initiative.  But things will never be as easy as imagined, and there are always many unexpected things.  The Lord of Liao also knew very well.  Xixia itself is a ferocious and brave northwest wolf. There are hundreds of thousands of armored warriors in the country, and most of them are elites with strong combat effectiveness.  What's more, the Li family has been operating in the northwest for hundreds of years. From the initial five states to the Xixia Kingdom with a territory of thousands of miles, it can be said that it has a deep foundation.  If you want to swallow it, you have to pay a very heavy price, and it is difficult to say whether it will succeed or not.  It's very likely that you won't be able to eat the meat, and it may also smell fishy. No one wants to do it if you lose your wife and lose the army.  Insufficient strength and inability are one thing, not to mention that the Song Dynasty would never allow such a situation to occur.  The Liao Kingdom was self-aware and did not want to do such an uneconomical thing.  Therefore, the Liao lords of all dynasties.  I have never had such an irrational thought.  The Three Kingdoms fought against each other and restricted each other, and this situation has always been maintained.  After the Eastern Han Dynasty, the situation of the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu was very similar.  It's just that the strength of the Liao State cannot reach the level of the Wei State at that time, so some things are destined to be unreasonable.  For Xixia, they had a natural hostile relationship with the Song Dynasty.  If the Xixia people want to be independent, it is impossible to completely separate from the Song Dynasty in name. The stubborn and face-loving scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty will never agree. This is the most fundamental contradiction.  Li Yuanhao had tried this before, but it ended in failure.  Even though the Song Dynasty acquiesced to the de facto independence of Xixia, frictions continued and wars were inevitable due to conflicts of interest and economic reasons.  The military power of Xixia seems to be strong and the army is very elite, but in the end it is just a small country in the northwest border and cannot be compared with the Song Dynasty in terms of national strength.  Under such circumstances, it would be very difficult for Xixia to rely solely on its own strength to fight against the Song Dynasty. No matter what the considerations were, it was always right to maintain a relatively stable relationship with the Song Dynasty.  Of course, when the relationship between the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty was at odds, it was necessary to accept the canonization of the Liao Kingdom and maintain a cooperative relationship with it.  Even Li Yuanhao had his last words before his death. If Xixia wanted to exist stably, it must obtain the canonization of Song and Liao and maintain good relations with both countries.  To put it bluntly, Xixia, like Hehuang and Tubo, also wanted to have both sides of Song and Liao.  Li Yuanhao has been strong all his life. He directly ascended the throne as the emperor of Daxia. He rebelled against the Song Dynasty and fought in the army all his life. He can be said to be very strong.  To finally have such an experience is a lesson learned in blood.  Li Liangzuo, who came to the throne later, was young and experienced the Wu Zang Pang Rebellion. The current emperor Li Bingchang is also a child.  The two monarchs of Xixia were young and destined to be far less powerful than during Li Yuanhao's time, so their national policy had not changed.  In this "chaotic" war situation among the Three Kingdoms, the difference is that Xixia itself is stronger. Therefore, in this process, it has stronger autonomy and can obtain more benefits. It is not dependent on any party.  too high.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This time, Xixia did not take the initiative to send troops to fight against the Song Dynasty.Meet the Liao Kingdom.  After all, they had just accepted the canonization of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty not long ago, which was equivalent to abandoning the Liao Kingdom, although this kind of thing was common and very common.  But once it happened, it would really make the Liao country lose face and be a little embarrassed.  Because the time was short, the conflict between Song and Xia broke out again. Xixia had no time to ease relations with Liao, so it had to offend the two major suzerains at the same time.  Xixia had no choice but to suffer a temporary loss and did not take the initiative to inform Liao.  In fact, for them, it was a good strategy to ask the Liao Kingdom to support them from the east, but now they can't do it no matter what.  After all, it is just a formality. Regardless of whether Xixia knows about it or not, the Liao Kingdom must know the news and has been paying attention to the development and changes of the situation.  In Youzhou City, Yelu Yixin stood at the top of the city, looking towards the south, and said softly: "How wonderful the beautiful mountains and rivers of the Southern Dynasty are!" "Your Highness, King Zhao, is thinking that one day in the future, my Khitan cavalry will go south to drink from the Yellow River?  "A person behind him asked in a deep voice.  Yelu Yixin did not look back, but silently stared at the south.  He said softly: "It's not just me. I think all the aspiring Daliao warriors have this idea. But what's the use of our thinking? Your Majesty has no intention, everything is in vain." After finishing speaking, Yelu Yixin  He sighed softly, as if he was very disappointed, and there was something indescribable in his eyes, which was very complicated.  The man behind him said in a low voice: "Yes, your Majesty only cares about hunting. How can there be the grand plan of Emperor Shengzong? If His Highness King Zhao was not here, I am afraid that the government would be in a mess. Emperor Renzong of the Southern Dynasty was here.  His Majesty was so polite and courteous at that time, it was really a rare harmony!" It sounded like it was a compliment, but when I thought about it carefully, it felt sour. It was obviously irony and full of dissatisfaction.  Yelu Yixin twitched the corner of his mouth and said with a faint smile: "It's a coincidence. It's really interesting. It's rare for the emperors of both countries to be so kind. It's rare in a century! But I heard that the current emperor of the Southern Dynasty, Zhao Xu, was very uneasy.  "It seems that there is a good idea in the Southern Dynasty But let him go. Zhao Guangyi failed in the past. What can he do? The emperor of the Southern Dynasty is not as good as the previous generation Huh!"  Beating the Song Dynasty is simply a fantasy!" The people behind him obviously didn't take Zhao Xu seriously, but they didn't know whether it was because of the arrogance of the hostile relationship, or whether they were just and well-founded.  Yelu Yixin was silent for a moment and said softly: "We also have a good seedling in Daliao Kingdom!" The person behind him knew very well who their Lord Zhao Wang meant.  Yelu Yixin came south to Youzhou on a mission this time, to accompany Prince Yelu Jun on his inspection tour of Nanjing.  Yelu Jun is already thirteen or fourteen years old. He was already talented and intelligent, and now he has become even more outstanding and performed very well. He is much better than Yelu Hongji in terms of courage and strategy.  The Liao Kingdom is currently unanimously optimistic about Yelu Jun and believes that the prince will be the leader of the Liao Kingdom's resurgence, even comparable to the Holy Sect Yelu Longxu.  Logically speaking, this was a good thing, but Yelu Yixin couldn't be happy at all.  Yelu Hongji was out hunting in Nabo and had no interest in political affairs. King Yelu Yixin of Zhao who assisted the government seemed to become the most powerful figure in the Liao Kingdom. It could be said that he was under one person and above ten thousand people.  Power is magical. Once you come into contact with it, how can you give it up so easily?  Yelu Yixin enjoys this feeling now and is not willing to let go, nor does he want his power to be damaged in the slightest.  However, Prince Yelujun gradually grew up, performed very well, and began to gradually participate in political affairs.  The first one is that as a result, Yelu Yixin's power will inevitably be shared a lot, and his importance will also decline. The era of monopolizing power may be over.  Secondly, Yelujun¡¯s opinions are different from his own in many aspects, which makes it difficult for him to do things, and the situation becomes more and more difficult.  Yelu Jun's attitude towards him could not be said to be good, which vaguely gave Yelu Yixin a sense of crisis.  It is very dangerous to compete with the future prince for power. Once the future prince ascends the throne, he will undoubtedly be a danger to the imperial power.  What's more, Yelu Jun's attitude towards him is not good, and he even feels a little disgusted.  This is even more terrifying. Yelu Yixin, who is obsessed with power, is very scared and is afraid of the day when the prince grows up.  Although he deliberately wanted to have a good relationship with Yelujun, the results seemed to be mediocre and there was not much progress.  This time, Yelu Hongji wanted his son to come out to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of Liao Kingdom and gain some experience, so he asked him to come to Youzhou, Nanjing.  When the prince goes on a tour, he must be accompanied by a responsible minister, and Yelu Yixin is undoubtedly a very suitable candidate.  It just so happened that he himself wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to have more contact with Yelu Jun and try to ease the relationship between them. If he succeeded, everyone would be happy. If he failed, then he would have to find another way!  You can hear someone from a distanceNian's shouts sounded in the distance. Yelu Yixin turned around and saw a young man and a little girl trotting over with a smile.  It was Yelu Jun who went out to see and experience, and his little sister Yelu Tri.  Logically speaking, Yelutri cannot accompany him when he goes out.  However, she was the favorite daughter of Liao Lord Yelu Hongji and Queen Xiao Guanyin, and it was difficult to refuse her despite repeated requests. ??????????????????????????? It¡¯s an experience in name, but in reality it¡¯s just a sightseeing trip. In that case, what¡¯s the harm in bringing the princess along?  No, the prince just took the princess and sister for a walk on the city wall.  At this time, Yelu Jun¡¯s youthful nature was clearly revealed, and it was impossible to tell that he was the smart and clever young prince.  If only it had stayed like this.  Yelu Yixin looked at it.  There was a bit more helplessness in his eyes.  "Your Highness, Princess, are you having fun?" Yelu Yixin stepped forward to ask. The etiquette was barely in place, but not at all respectful.  Firstly, it was because Yelu Yixin had his own ideas, and secondly, since he was the King of Zhao, the prince had to call him Uncle Wang. As an elder with a respected status, it is understandable to be arrogant.  Yelu Jun glanced at it lightly.  A strange look flashed across his eyes quickly.  Princess Yelutri, who is getting older but still somewhat innocent, smiled and said: "Uncle Wang, you had a great time. Nanjing is much more interesting than going to Beijing!" "Your Highness, how about you?" Yeluyi said  It means a bit like taking a test.  Yelujun was silent for a moment, looked up at the mountains and the earth in the distance, and said softly: "Youzhou is a good place, with Yanshan Mountain behind it, Hebei in the south, and connecting the east and west. It is an excellent place. This kind of city is really the best choice.  It¡¯s a good place. No wonder the Song Dynasty people have always wanted to take back Youyun Sixteen States. I didn¡¯t expect it to be a treasure.¡± Yelu Yixin¡¯s eyes flashed when he heard this. He is indeed an excellent prince!  When you go out, the first thing is not to play, but to observe.  At the age of twelve or thirteen, he was able to see the extraordinary location of Youzhou, which was really impressive.  "Yes, yes!" Even though he had some thoughts in his mind, Yelu Yixin said: "The prince can summarize it and then hand it over to His Majesty" "Okay!" "Then what does His Majesty the Prince think of the land opposite?"  Yelu Yixin suddenly had a sudden impulse and pointed at Tubo in the south and asked in a deep voice.  He really wanted to know Yelu Jun's attitude towards the Song Dynasty.  "Southern Dynasty?!" Yelu Jun looked at the vast wilderness in the south, his eyes were a little confused for a moment, and he couldn't answer.  As for the reason, I don't know whether it was because he was so young, or because he had some concerns, or because he was in a difficult situation, but he didn't say a word.  The atmosphere at the scene was a little awkward, but was interrupted by the little princess Yelutri, who only heard her say: "The queen mother said, it is best not to fight and kill, and live in peace, which is a good thing for the people of Song and Liao.  "Is this what Yelujun thinks?  He couldn't explain why, but Yelu Yixin suddenly realized something.  Ye Lujun is very good, but he is still very young after all, and many of his ideas or beliefs are influenced by others.  It was exactly what Yelu Tri said that the only person who could have such a subtle influence on Yelu Jun was the Queen Xiao Guanyin.  Suddenly, Yelu Yixin realized that there seemed to be another stumbling block on the road to maintaining his overwhelming power!  Queen Xiao Guanyin, a rare beauty, is also a talented woman, especially in poetry and song.  It is precisely because of this that she admires the culture of the Southern Dynasties, and her feelings for the Southern Dynasties have naturally changed a little If she is an ordinary woman, that's it, there is nothing wrong with that.  However, as she was a queen, such actions inevitably caused many adverse effects, such as making the Han style of Liao Kingdom more and more popular.  At the same time, as the biological mother of the crown prince, her subtle influence on Yelu Jun is self-evident.  At the same time, Yelu Yixin had a feeling that the queen always looked at her in a strange way, not only unfriendly but also slightly hostile.  Could it be that he saw the threat he posed to Yelu Jun?  Yelu Hongji didn't care, but the queen noticed that this was definitely not a good thing.  In the future, if Yelu Hongji dies, Xiao Guanyin will become the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother of Liao Kingdom is not just a title, but also has great power. Will she still have a good life?  ¡°Also, Yelujun¡¯s attitude towards himself may have been influenced by Xiao Guanyin.  So suddenly Yelu Yixin felt that the opponent that needed most attention at the moment might not be Yelu Jun, but Queen Xiao Guanyin.  It turned out to be a woman, Yelu Yixin couldn't help but smile coldly in her heart!  Yelu Jun, who had been silent for a long time, waved his hands and said: "The Southern Dynasty is certainly good, but if you want to raise troops to go south, you have to consider the actual situation. In those days, the Empress Dowager Chengtian and Emperor Shengzong personally conquered, but ultimately returned without success. We still have to consider the lessons learned from the past.  &nbsp; In the Northern Song Dynasty, there were many soldiers and ponds on the border to prevent our cavalry from going south.  Therefore, it is irrational to rush troops south without being completely sure.  " Yelu Yixin once again felt that he had underestimated the young prince. He was not completely influenced by Xiao Guanyin, but had his own opinions and seemed to be more cautious. This was completely different from Yelu Hongji's careless and rough character, but  The more cautious people are, the more likely they are to be suspicious and troublesome! "Tangbo is nothing to worry about."  There is no mountain barrier.  The Song Dynasty's defense line was relatively fragile and it was not too difficult to break through.  Yelu Yixin said: "If the Song Dynasty goes all out, we will be under great pressure, but now that the Song Dynasty is at war with Xixia, it is inevitable that things cannot take care of each other. This is a good opportunity for us!"  " Yelu Tri's big, watery eyes kept moving, and finally looked at Yelu Yixin and asked: "Is Uncle Wang taking the exam for the imperial brother?  Yelu Yixin just smiled softly and did not answer. "Hey, although Xixia and Song Dynasty are at war, the war has just begun, and the outcome is still unknown.  "Yelu Jun said: "If Xixia loses to the Song Dynasty, then the Song army will use the remaining power of the northwest victory to resist us, I'm afraid it will be thankless!  " "Don't His Highness the Crown Prince think highly of Xixia?  " "It's hard to say, but Xixia sent troops rashly, and they didn't take advantage last autumn. They will fight again in the spring.  What could be the result?  Yelu Jun said: "What Liang Yi and his siblings did humph let's see for now. I'm afraid they won't be able to gain much advantage in the northwest."  Furthermore.  If Liang Yimi had warned us beforehand, the two families would have cooperated and sent troops.  But if we send troops now, aren't we giving Xixia an advantage?  In the end, I couldn't get any favors from me, but I got advantage of Xixia for nothing!  "Obviously, everyone in the Liao Kingdom was somewhat dissatisfied with Xixia's betrayal of Liao and Song. Yelu Yixin smiled and said: "Although the outcome of the war is still unknown, there is news today that the Xixia army stormed Dashun City, and Qingzhou only  I'm afraid it's in danger!  And from the beginning of the war to the present, Xixia has always had the upper hand!  " "Things on the battlefield are changing rapidly, and it is meaningless to compare the length of time. Even if the Xixia army storms Dashun City, it must be captured before it counts!  Yelu Jun seemed to have remembered something and said with a smile, "Last year, Xixia attacked Dashun City once, but it ended in failure. I heard that the defender of Dashun City was not replaced this time!"  " Uh! Yelu Yixin has already done it again. He didn't tell Yelu Jun about the war between Song and Xia in the northwest, but the prince knew about the garrison of Dashun City. In other words, he had another source of information? But he didn't know anything about it.  No one knows, this is definitely a very scary thing. Yelu Yixin is getting more and more worried. The prince's strength is extraordinary, and he seems to be on guard against himself. Yelu Yixin suppresses the dissatisfaction in his heart.  Finally, he said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is right, the guards of Dashun City are still Lin Zhao and Jing Sili.  " Lin Zhao? Hearing this name, the little princess Yelutri's eyes suddenly lit up, and she asked in surprise: "But the Song Dynasty envoy who went to our country as an envoy that year and saved the queen mother and me?  " "Yes, it's him!  " "Is he okay?  I heard that he committed a crime last year and went to jail and was going to be executed?  "The little princess heard the envoy from the Song Dynasty congratulating Zhengdan mention this matter last year. The little princess was frightened at that time. The little princess can always remember Lin Zhao's handsome and resolute face on the bank of the Liao River that year.  If it weren't for Lin Zhao, their mother and daughter might have died in the hands of the rebels. Yelutri was very grateful, and he had a very special feeling for Lin Zhao in his young heart.  A kind of special concern. From time to time, I want to know the news about Lin Zhao, and I always look forward to seeing him. At the same time, I will be particularly excited when I hear a little bit of news.  Her mother Xiao Guanyin seemed to be the same, but besides being excited, there was also a hint of inexplicable shyness and worry. Yelu Yixin said: "Oh, Lin Zhao was later acquitted. It is said that he was the governor of Qingzhou in the Song Dynasty.  Li Fugui was framed. Speaking more carefully, he was also responsible for the chaos between the Song Dynasty and Xixia.  "His Royal Highness King Zhao never cared too much about Lin Zhao. They didn't have much contact with each other. In his opinion, Lin Zhao's actions in Liao Kingdom were just a matter of words. As for participating in pacifying the Xiao Hu Jian Rebellion,  It was a blind cat meeting a dead rat. He didn't even know that the reason why Xiao Guanyin was so afraid of him was entirely because of Lin Zhao's words. "This kid is interesting!"  "Yelu Jun said this out of the blue, especially since he was younger, so it would be funny to say such words. He also paid attention to Lin Zhao, and they had a relationship with each other when they were in Liaodong.Go.  The little white dragon under Lin Zhao's seat was a gift from him.  They were once rivals, but because Lin Zhao saved his mother and sister, their attitude naturally changed.  But for some reason, Yelujun had a very special feeling in his heart, as if this Lin Zhao was his natural opponent.  At first, Lin Zhao stayed away from the Liao Kingdom and did not pay much attention to him when he returned to the Song Dynasty. However, as word spread about Lin Zhao's actions in the Song Dynasty, Yelu Jun paid more attention to him.  The princess of the Liao Kingdom in Tubo has sent a message back to inform them of what happened in Qingtang City last year. A young man who can make Tubo Zanpu fearful and the Xixia Prime Minister be embarrassed must not be underestimated.  Perhaps one day, Lin Zhao will be a strong opponent. Yelujun had a vague feeling in his heart, and even had some small expectations.  "Uncle Wang, we need to be cautious about starting war against the Song Dynasty and not to act too hastily. If you have any ideas, you can write a memorial to the emperor and let the ministers discuss it. For the current plan, we will wait and see what happens in Qingzhou.  What can Xixia do? If both sides suffer, some things can still be considered. " "Yes!" Although Yelujun is only a young man, he is the prince after all, and Yelujun does not dare to be too disobedient.  After a moment of silence, he asked again: "Your Highness, how about letting the soldiers and horses of the Five Branches practice near Youzhou first?"  The assertive prince.  "Terry, let's go, go back and have something to eat, and go hunting in the afternoon!" After hearing her brother's call, the little princess Yelutli came back to her senses. The tall and mighty big brother Lin Zhao was lingering in her mind.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 354: Concern leads to chaos

    Dashun City stands majestically on the wasteland forty miles northwest of Gyeongju.  Since Fan Zhongyan visited the northwest during the Qingli period of Renzong and built a city here, Dashun City has become an extremely important point on the northwest border.  Because of its importance, it will inevitably become the focus of attention.  Not just because it is the northwest gateway of Gyeongju and a strategic location.  Previously, because of Li Fugui¡¯s frame-up of Lin Zhao, Dashun City became the focus within the Song Dynasty and attracted much attention.  More than a thousand of Li's soldiers in Dashun City died in vain, the governor of Gyeongju, Li Fugui, defected, Lin Zhao was wronged, and then the Empress Dowager came forward. Everything revolved around Gyeongju.  It has only been a few months, but Dashun City¡¯s star halo should not have faded yet.  In recent days, it has become the focus again.  This time is undoubtedly more grand, not just the Song Dynasty, but the entire northwest, the entire east of the continent, major forces, and many people are paying attention to the situation in Dashun City.  There is no doubt that the outcome of the battle in Dashun City is very important, and it will have a great impact on itself.  At the same time, it will also prompt or influence many people to make relevant decisions, as well as the interests of many people.  In the end, it will invisibly cause some changes in the entire world. The process of the times often changes in this way inadvertently.  Dashun City, which was at the cusp of the storm, was too important. For the Song Dynasty, it was almost impossible to lose.  Therefore, the defenders of Dashun City and even the generals in the entire northwest were under great pressure.  When Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu on Shaanxi Road, learned of the situation, he was very anxious and prepared to rush to Qingzhou to take command personally.  He has already rushed to the northwest to take charge of the overall situation. If the war situation worsens again, it will be difficult for him to explain to the court. The pressure he has to bear in his responsibilities will naturally be greater.  However, at this time, Wang Shao, who had the power to know Qingzhou, received a letter. After reading it, Han Jiang felt relieved and gave up his plan to go to Qingzhou, and continued to focus on the overall command situation.  As for the war situation in Qingzhou and Dashun City, Wang Shao was fully responsible for handling it.  It stands to reason that the city of Dashun was stormed, and the envoy Xuanfu of Shaanxi Road told such an important matter. Wang Shao should be anxious and overwhelmed.  But in Qingzhou, the acting magistrate Wang Shao seemed to be okay and did not immediately send anyone to rescue.  Wang Shao was worried. The Xixia army stormed Dashun City, and the front line of Liyuan Fort was also under great pressure. In order to block the reinforcements, he devoted himself to capturing Dashun City. There must be an ambush in Xixia. It is unreasonable to rush to the rescue at this time.  Behavior.  Therefore, Wang Shao¡¯s passive response makes some sense.  It only conforms to the military strategy, but it does not conform to the people's hearts.  At the beginning, it seemed that some people were making irresponsible remarks, some slightly disagreeing with Wang Shao's actions, and various rumors continued.  But as time passed, the scouts detected traces of the Xixia ambush.  In this way, it was proved that what Wang Zhizhou said was true, and everyone felt much more at ease.  I'm sorry to say more, but it seems that all matters in Qingzhou are still subject to Wang Zhizhou's command, and you can do whatever you want!  Next, Wang Shao stood still as always and had no objections.  However, Wang Shao's time in Qingzhou was too short after all, and his qualifications were not very deep.  He did not achieve any extraordinary feats, and his suppression of Li Fugui did not fully convince the soldiers, so Wang Shao's prestige was still a bit low.  As time passed, some people began to wonder whether it was Wang Zhizhou's condition and mentality.  Are you confident and have made arrangements in advance, or are you helpless and helpless?  Everyone couldn't help but be a little worried about the soldiers stationed in Dashun City.  Is it possible that the soldiers of Dashun City will make the same mistake again?  The soldiers stationed last time were all burned to death by Li Fugui. Will they die again this time because of Zhizhou's inaction?  Suddenly, in the eyes of many people in Gyeongju, Dashun City seemed to be an ominous place.  Not to mention the many dangers, he was not treated well by Zhizhou at all.  There was even a rumor circulating in the city that because the Dashun City guard commander Lin Zhao had offended Wang Xianggong, Wang Shao was instructed to deliberately place Lin Zhao in a dangerous place in Dashun City, and then deliberately caused Xixia's rebellion.  broke out, and then deliberately delayed the rescue, just to use the hands of the Xixia people to kill Lin Zhao.  "Another case of killing someone with a borrowed knife and avenging private revenge."  Wang Shao was also secretly frightened by these situations. He never expected that things would develop to this point. The rumors were too shocking. At this moment, he truly realized what it means to be frightened by people's words.  Fortunately, he is in Qingzhou in the northwest, where he has absolute power and authority. He can completely ignore these rumors and even take extraordinary measures to curb them.  If he were subjected to such suspicion and impeachment in Bianjing, he would probably not be able to do anything.  Who is it that makes people think so badly about themselves?Wang Shao was loyal to Emperor Zhao Xu and was grateful to Wang Anshi for his kindness. However, it is absolutely nonsense to say that he accepted Wang Anshi's instructions to frame Lin Zhao because of this.  He admitted that he deliberately placed Lin Zhao in Dashun City for a purpose and deliberately.  But his starting point Lin Zhao is a young and promising general, especially because he is familiar with the situation in Hehuang. He can be said to be a treasure to himself. It is too late to make him a good friend, so how can he bear to harm him?  If Lin Zhao is really killed without rescue, it means that Dashun City will also be in danger, or even the city will be destroyed and people will die, and Dashun City will also be lost.  How could he, an upright man of the Han family, a loyal man who had read the books of sages and sages, disregard the interests of the country?  Is Yu Paoze ignoring his life?  Why sit and wait for something nasty to happen?  The most direct result is that if Dashun City is lost, what good will it do to yourself?  Wang Shao felt very wronged. He didn¡¯t know who he was.  For what purpose are such rumors spread?  It's really troublesome to put yourself in such a disloyal and unjust situation.  But right now, we must not be swayed by rumors, but we can't explain anything more. ????????????? Just walk straight, keep your body upright and don¡¯t be afraid of slanting shadows, and just wait first.  The current appearance of things doesn't mean anything, the final result can tell the problem.  I believe that one day the truth will come out, and everyone will be able to see clearly whether I am innocent or not.  Many times, no explanation is the best explanation. Facts and time will be the best witnesses.  So Wang Shao continued to sit still with peace of mind, completely in a state of dormancy, dormant just waiting for opportunities! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Zhe Wenxin returned from Bianjing, and after breaking up with Lin Zhao in Guanzhong, he returned directly to Fuzhou.  The big event in Bianjing was settled, and then they got married directly. Naturally, many things happened, so they had to come back to tell their elder brothers and report to the family.  Although she is Mrs. Lin, the label of Zhe Wenxin as a girl from the Zhe family is still very obvious and important.  Furthermore, her husband Lin Zhao was on the front line in Gyeongju, and his family members were not allowed to accompany the army, so Zhe Wenxin only had to leave temporarily and return to Fuzhou alone, waiting for the day when the couple would be reunited.  As soon as he returned to Fuzhou, Zhe Wenxin immediately became the focus of the Zhe family.  There are two reasons. One is that Ori Wenxin¡¯s correct decision-making and rash actions saved the Ori family from a disaster and calmly weathered a crisis.  The incident with the war horse last time really embarrassed them, and many of them were worried for a long time.  From this perspective, Oribumi is the hero of the Ori family.  Especially after seeing Wang Shao's series of actions in Qingzhou, the Zhe family has a deep understanding.  The second reason is that Zhe Wenxin got married, and the marriage was granted by the Empress Dowager. This was an honor that the Zhe family had never had before, and it naturally attracted much attention.  So as soon as Zhewenxin came back, a circle of people close to him gathered around him.  "Seventh sister, I didn't expect that you would already be married as soon as you go out. It's so fast!" "Yes, our proud and arrogant seventh girl is getting married. Why does it sound so unreal?" The speaker  They were Orifumi's sisters. Some of them were older than her but had never been married. Therefore, Orifumi, who was already married, was particularly curious, especially about marriage and husband-in-law.  "Okay, you will also get married soon." Zhe Wenxin was already a little overwhelmed, so she had to prevaricate like this.  "Where's the new uncle? I'm still waiting for him to come back with you to see what it's like. He has stolen the hearts of our seventh girl, and he dared to ignore the family and leave home for him!" Speaking of this matter, Zhe  The family is slightly unnatural.  Thinking back when Zhe Wenxin ran away from home, they had many complaints and even constant accusations.  But the final outcome proved that Ori Wenxin's decision was correct, and eliminated a hidden danger for the Ori family. Those who opposed it at the beginning were undoubtedly ashamed, and it was inevitable to feel guilty and embarrassed when mentioning this matter.  "He, he has been ordered to go to Qingzhou now. When the war is over, he will come to Fuzhou to meet everyone." Zhe Wenxin couldn't help but feel a little happy.  The husband is very capable, handsome, and has a very talented look. He comes to Fuzhou just to make her look good. The most important thing is to have a deep relationship with each other.  With such a good husband, it¡¯s absolutely okay to show off and show off.  "Really? In that case, it won't be long before we can meet our new aunt?" "Haha, I want to see who it is that makes Aunt Seventh lose her soul." The one who spoke was Orifumi Xin.  My niece Zhe Meifeng is only thirteen or fourteen years old.  "By the way, I heard that Seventh Sister's marriage was granted by the Empress Dowager. It's really an infinite honor!" For a long time, the Zhe family has not associated themselves with the royal family. This is the first time Zhe Wenxin has experienced"Yes, Qimei's face is indeed extraordinary." Zhe Wenxin shook his head and said, "No, the Empress Dowager is doing it for Sister Chai's face, she is just helping us along with her." Regarding herself as a flat wife,  She spoke frankly and did not hide things. It was completely useless to hide such things.  Orifumi Xin didn't think there was anything shameful about being a common wife, so she didn't take it seriously.  "I see, the woman who can make the seventh girl willing to be second to others must be extraordinary!" "I heard that she is the adopted daughter of uncle Cao Guo and the most beautiful woman in Bianjing" The family members were still a little aggrieved.  It seemed aggrieved that the direct daughter of the Ori family could not be the head wife.  However, after learning Chai Minyan's identity, they all fell silent.  What's more, I am happy to fold Wenxin, so what is there to say? ??????????????????????? Ori Wenxin was a little embarrassed as all the members of her family were chatting and joking about Lin Zhao.  After answering shyly for a while, I couldn't stand it anymore, so I found an excuse and ran away.  Just as I walked to the front yard, someone came and shouted: "Miss Qi, I have invited you, and there is news from Qingzhou." Qingzhou?  Zhe Wenxin's eyes suddenly lit up. Her eldest brother Zhe Kexing was not so proud. The key was that the news about Qingzhou was too attractive to her, so she took three steps at a time and rushed into the study immediately.  "Brother, is there any news from Qingzhou?" Zhe Wenxin asked hurriedly as soon as he entered the door.  Zhe Kexing couldn't help but burst into laughter and said, "People say girls are outgoing, and it's true. We've only been married for a few days, and all I have in mind is my husband, not my brother!" "Brother!" Zhe Wenxin suddenly blushed and acted coquettishly.  .  Over there, Zhe Kexing continued to laugh and said: "It seems that my brother-in-law is indeed extraordinary. In just a few days, you have learned to act like a spoiled child. It is really rare and not easy!" "Brother, what happened in Qingzhou?"  Ori Wenxin was so shy that she could only pouted her small mouth and pretended to be dissatisfied to express her dissatisfaction.  Zhe Kexing then said: "Okay, okay, just don't say anything for the sake of my brother. As you wish, there is news from Qingzhou, including news about my brother-in-law." "Oh!" Zhe Wenxin didn't either.  He was polite and didn't need to be so reserved. He immediately stepped forward to take the letter.  While she was reading, Zhe Kexing explained: "Wang Shao appointed him as the deputy general of Dashun City, and now he has gone to Dashun City, but Xixia's reaction is a bit troublesome" Over there, Zhe Wenxin had already read the military report, and couldn't help but  Shocked.  Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi personally led an army to attack Dashun City!  He was in danger, and Zhe Wenxin suddenly felt confused.  As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos. Zhe Wenxin knew clearly that Lin Zhao came to the northwest to fight in the army and was likely to be in danger.  I seemed to be relatively calm before, but when I really learned about the situation, especially such a critical situation, I suddenly became a little anxious.  "Wen Xin, don't worry yet." Zhe Kexing didn't want to tell his little sister at first, but he knew that his little sister cared about her husband very much. Even if he didn't tell her, she would know sooner or later, so he just let her be mentally prepared.  "What's the situation in Dashun City? Has Wang Shao sent anyone to rescue him?" Zhe Wenxin himself was very accomplished in military strategy, so he saw the problem at a glance and asked directly.  "Not yet. There is no movement on the Qingzhou side. It is said that the Xixia people set up an ambush outside Dashun City in order to besiege Dashun City. Qingzhou does not dare to send troops rashly." "That's it, but Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi  Led ten times the force to attack Dashun City, the situation on Lin Lang's side is probably very bad!" There was a little more worry in Zhe Wenxin's beautiful eyes!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 355 The Safety of Fishing Bait

    Zhe Kexing finally realized that his brother-in-law, whom he had never met, had completely captured his sister's heart.  If it had happened in the past, Zhewen Xin would never have been so panicked when encountering such a thing.  But now, the composure of the past has long been lost.  ??Zhe Wenxin is getting older and has more experience, but why does this still happen?  "Concern leads to chaos!"  This is the only explanation!  Now Zhe Wenxin¡¯s heart is full of Lin Zhao, paying attention to his every move. The day he returns to Fuzhou, he will pay attention to what¡¯s going on in his heart.  Now that I got the news, it was not good news. Zhe Wenxin was naturally very concerned about it. He even said immediately: "Brother, I want to go to Qingzhou immediately!" "Qingzhou? What are you doing in Qingzhou?" Zhe Kexing said hurriedly.  : "Little sister, don't be anxious. The matter is not as serious as you think. Don't be impulsive." "But he is in Qingzhou I want to accompany him!" "What are you talking about? He is in Dashun City, and now  No one can get in. The best you can do is go to Gyeongju. The situation there is far worse than Fuzhou. It is definitely not a good thing to go out at this time. Just stay at home and wait for the news. ¡±  Helpless, what cannot be concealed must be told to Orifumi Xin.  Now I have to appease my little sister, which is really a troublesome thing.  "This" Zhe Wenxin hesitated for a moment, then stared blankly at his brother Zhe Kexing, hesitating to speak.  "What? What do you need, brother?" Zhe Kexing has already seen that the younger sister has something to say.  Zhe Wenxin said: "Brother, can you send a letter to Wang Shao to urge him to rescue Dashun City?" "That's right" Zhe Kexing hesitated for a moment, then nodded lightly.  Zhe Wenxin's actions in Lin Zhao's matter eliminated hidden dangers for the Zhe family, and also helped Zhe Katsuyuki a lot.  It was precisely because of this incident that those who had been questioning and criticizing were all at peace. Through this incident, Zhe Kexing calmly took the entire Zhe family firmly into his hands.  Therefore, Zhe Kexing is very grateful to his little sister. When Zhe Wenxin makes a request that is not too excessive, he naturally wants to help as much as possible.  Although I can¡¯t get involved in Gyeongju¡¯s affairs, it is not within my scope of authority.  But in private, as the head of the Zhe family in Fuzhou, it is still okay to write a letter and give a little reminder.  Of course, it can only be a very tactful reminder and cannot be emphasized too much.  After all, your ability and influence are very limited, and you don¡¯t know whether the other party will listen or not.  Furthermore, if something goes wrong when it comes to war, the consequences will be disastrous.  It would be troublesome if Wang Shao was defeated because of his own pressure, or if Wang Shao himself was defeated but blamed his own letters. Zhe Kexing was so sophisticated that he was not a scapegoat like this. ?????????????????? If it were other northwest generals, it would be fine. I have a rough idea of ??everyone¡¯s temperament and personality, so I can rest assured.  But Wang Shao was a newcomer after all, a young general who had suddenly risen to prominence. Zhe Kexing didn't know much about his character, so he behaved more cautiously.  In fact, Zhewenxin himself also knew that the effect of this letter from the eldest brother would be very limited.  It's just that at this time, caring leads to chaos, and all the psychological aspects are Lin Zhao, and it is even a little difficult to extricate himself.  If you are not allowed to go to Gyeongju, then this is the only way to ease your emotions first.  At least this will give her some peace of mind once the letter is sent!  Zhe Kexing said immediately: "Don't worry, little sister. Brother Wei is making preparations and considering when to send troops to give the Xixia people a heavy blow and reduce the pressure on Qingzhou." "Okay, remember when the time comes.  Take me with you!" The heroic girl Zheqi is going to the battlefield again. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a quiet courtyard in Qingzhou City.  "I didn't expect that Qingzhou would become so quiet after so many years. It's really rare!" The Iron Mask leader always felt that the atmosphere was a little strange, and he felt a little uncomfortable.  Jiang Leiting said in a deep voice: "When the war broke out, the people were afraid of being affected by the flames of war, so they went home early and did not dare to go out behind closed doors. However, there are not many troops actually present in Qingzhou, and there are not many mobilizations. The war  It has not yet developed to Gyeongju, so the situation does not matter. Without the mobilization of troops, the bustling life of the people will naturally be quieter. "Have you done what you told me?  "The Iron-faced Sect Master tapped lightly and asked aloud. "It's done. The news has been spread. Wang Shao seems unmoved. I'm afraid the situation may be a bit troublesome.  " Li Chengru on the side reported. "What they said was to spread the news, claiming that Wang Shao was instructed by Wang Anshi and deliberately wanted to make it public.?Private enmity killed Lin Zhao.  Because they themselves have such concerns and have no choice but to beat or force Wang Shao, they can only do it in this way.  But rumors were flying all over the sky, and Wang Shaofu in the Zhizhou Mansion remained unmoved. He even acted as if nothing had happened and remained unmoved as always.  And Dashun City is facing a fierce attack from Xixia. Under such circumstances, it is inevitable that they will be a little worried.  Especially Li Cheng, who is relatively young, cares about and is confused, and is already a little out of sorts.  "Is Wang Shao serious or has he done nothing?" the Iron-faced Sect Master asked in a deep voice. He has the richest experience and his majesty cannot be shaken by others.  Everyone is following him and waiting for his decision.  "Yes, they have been standing still and doing nothing." "Do you think this situation is normal?" The Iron Mask leader asked again in a deep voice. He undoubtedly saw things more thoroughly and clearly.  Li Cheng was a little puzzled, scratched his head and asked: "It's not normal. I don't know what kind of medicine Wang Shao is selling in his gourd. I'm afraid that he will use his brain wrongly and harm the young master, which will be troublesome." Jiang Leiting  I didn't think much about it at first, but when I saw the Iron Mask Sect Master asking such questions, it seemed that there was something in his words, and I wondered that this matter was destined not to be so simple, and there must be another hidden secret.  After pondering for a moment, Jiang Leiting said: "Sect Master, it is indeed abnormal!" Obviously, the "abnormal" he meant was somewhat different from Li Cheng, maybe even far apart.  "Oh? Why is this abnormal?" The Iron-faced Sect Master glanced at Jiang Leiting, with a little more approval in his eyes.  I really did not misjudge the person, he is a child who can be taught!  Jiang Leiting pondered for a moment and said: "It's too calm. Wang Shao's external rhetoric is that there is an ambush in Xixia, so he dare not rush to send reinforcements to rescue. Or maybe Wang Shao has other ideas, but no matter what, there must be someone  Dashun City is in danger, and the situation in Qingzhou will not be much better. At times like this, we need to be more cautious and nervous. But at the moment, Shuncheng is quite calm, and there is no big enemy.  The current feeling. Of course, it may be the calm before the storm, but it doesn¡¯t look like it. In short, the situation is a bit strange, and there must be something strange when things are abnormal, so I thought it was very abnormal" So,  Li Cheng seemed to have realized something, and there was a little more confusion and look in his eyes, as if he was silently thinking about something.  The leader of the Iron-faced Sect over there nodded approvingly and asked: "Then what do you think is abnormal?" "Wang Shao didn't seem to care at all. Like people who were fine, Qingzhou did not increase its defenses because of this.  . If Wang Shao is not too careless and unprepared, then there is only one explanation. He is confident now and has already made other plans!" Jiang Leiting spoke eloquently and expressed his opinion.  After hearing this, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect continued to ask: "Then do you think it is the former or the latter?" "It should be the latter!" Jiang Leiting's eyes became more determined and determined, and he said: "The one who passed by Wang Shao  Judging from his deeds, he is not the kind of reckless and careless person, so if the situation is really critical, he cannot be unprepared. Since Qingzhou's defense is still lax and not in a situation where it is facing a powerful enemy, it means that he is confident.  , I was prepared and determined that the war would not spread to Qingzhou. "Ah? Is that true?" Li Cheng was a little surprised, although he had already figured something out.  But there is absolutely no such firm idea.  After hearing this, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect did not comment for the time being. He just pondered silently. After a long time, he turned around and said: "It makes some sense!" "Then it means that we are worrying too much. Wang Shao is already thinking of ways to solve the crisis in Dashun City?  Will the young master be in danger in Dashun City?" Li Cheng was suddenly very excited, it seemed that the most troublesome matter could be solved.  Over there, Jiang Leiting said worriedly: "This is just my unilateral and idealized guess. This is not necessarily the case. You still need to be extra cautious, otherwise if something goes wrong, the young master will be in danger." Lin Zhao's identity  Valuable, safety has extraordinary significance, it is really important.  Therefore, there is no room for them to make any mistakes, so they are particularly nervous.  Li Cheng¡¯s eyes flickered and finally fell on the Iron Mask Sect Master. If something like this happened, it was still up to the Sect Master to decide how to act.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect fell into deep thought for the time being. Just as Jiang Leiting said, he also thought so.  There is no doubt that Lin Zhao is a bait in Dashun City, and it is also self-evident that the person who baited him is Wang Shao.  But what kind of game did Wang Shao lay out?  The Iron Mask leader and others are not interested in details and implementation.  They just??I want to know whether this game will be good or bad for Lin Zhao in the end?  Nothing else matters, the most important thing is to keep the young master safe!  "Pay close attention to Wang Shao's movements and see what he is planning!" The Iron-faced Sect Master ordered: "Also, immediately find a way to send good men to Dashun City. If there is any problem, try to find a way to rescue the young master.  "Having said that, the Iron-faced Sect Master really doesn't want to forcefully save people like this in the end.  How easy is it to save people among thousands of troops?  It's best if Wang Shao's plan succeeds and Lin Zhao's bait is safe!  (To be continued.)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 356, Attack in Turns

    Dashun City, which is in the spotlight, is in turmoil at the moment!  Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yi is full of confidence and will go all out to capture Dashun City, then break through Qingzhou and show his power in the northwest.  . As soon as they arrived at Dashun City, before they had time to completely stabilize, Liang Yimi launched a fierce attack.  If you want to capture the city, you must first seize the opportunity and frighten the defenders of Dashun City from the momentum. It is best to scare them out of fear, and the attack will be easier.  Of course, it is best to launch an attack suddenly. If the opponent's defenders are unprepared, it will be a great deal to succeed in one fell swoop.  At the same time, Liang Yimi also has ideas. Victory in this expedition is one thing, but the most important thing is to win beautifully.  To restore one's own reputation in Xixia and at the same time restore Xixia's reputation in the entire northwest, personal goals and national interests are perfectly integrated.  Therefore, Dashun City must be won, preferably as soon as possible, and the methods and means should be very exciting, then everything will become perfect.  At the same time, Liang Yimi is also worried about long nights and many dreams, because such things are really common.  A quick resolution with fewer variables can also provide a lot of peace of mind.  Liang Yimi has learned the lesson from the last time, but it seems that the lesson learned is not enough, at least not comprehensive enough.  For example, in terms of eagerness for quick success and instant benefit, it seemed difficult for him to change for a while.  The main tent of the Chinese army in Xixia is located five miles outside Dashun City. This is a relatively reasonable distance. It is very convenient to command the front enemy to fight, and at the same time, there is no need to worry about being attacked by others.  To be honest, Liang Yimi was also worried that it would be troublesome if there was a sneak attack by the Song army.  The last time Dashun City was surrounded, in the end, Lin Zhao, Xu Xi, and Liu Changzuo led their troops to fight in.  Although there were not many people, those few hundred people created a very complicated situation.  Now Xu Xi has been killed by Li Fugui in Dashun City, Liu Changzuo is stationed in Liyuan Fort, and Lin Zhao is in Dashun City.  If this kid had a whim and caused something to happen when he wasn't paying attention, he would be in big trouble.  I don¡¯t know why. Although Liang Yi was very eager for revenge, when he heard Lin Zhao¡¯s name, he couldn¡¯t help but feel some inexplicable worries. Even he himself couldn¡¯t explain what the situation was.  "Have the ambush arrangements been made from Liyuan Fort to Qingzhou?" Liang Yimi asked in a deep voice. This was a very important link.  If reinforcements from the Song Dynasty had arrived in time during the siege of Dashun City, the effect would have been greatly reduced, the siege would have lost its meaning, and it would have been impossible to continue.  Dashun City is strong and cannot be captured overnight. If reinforcements arrive, it may mean that they will return without success.  It is absolutely embarrassing to come with great fanfare and then leave in despair. Liang Yimi definitely does not want this situation to happen.  Last time, because he was eager to capture Dashun City, he withdrew the ambush troops near Liyuan Fort, so that Li Fugui led his army to kill him at the last moment.  Of course, a more important reason was that Lin Zhao and others' persistence in Dashun City made his plan to attack the city fail.  The plan to send troops to attack this time was very important, and there was no room for error, so Liang Yi was extremely cautious.  An army was also specially mobilized to ambush Liyuan Fort and the outskirts of Gyeongju, and even garrison it openly, just to guard against reinforcements coming out of Gyeongju.  So as to give yourself enough time and a good environment to besiege and attack Dashun City.  It is best to conquer the city in one go and achieve the predetermined goal.  "It's a matter of time to take your time and capture Dashun City step by step, and revenge is just around the corner."  Liang Yimi even imagined that when the city of Dashun was captured, it would be best to capture Lin Zhao alive, and then torture him slowly and play with him bit by bit. Only in this way would it be interesting. Killing him with one knife would be too cheap.  ¡°At least when it comes to hating Lin Zhao, Liang Yimi¡¯s mentality is already slightly abnormal.  The situations he encountered several times did not seem to be so serious, but the annoyance in Liang Yimi's heart was completely beyond imagination.  "Don't worry, Prime Minister, arrangements have been made!" The people accompanying the army on this expedition are all trusted generals. There is no need to worry about the situation last time when General Yeli complained and was not cooperative.  But it also means that although the victory is the result of Liang Yimi alone, if he fails, the responsibility lies entirely with him and he cannot shirk it at all.  In order to support her younger brother, Empress Dowager Liang did everything possible to provide the greatest convenience.  Under such circumstances, it would be really unreasonable for Liang Yi to achieve nothing.  It is precisely because of this that Liang Yimi is naturally under a lot of pressure.  Sometimes the more you care, the easier it is to rush for quick success, especially when a person wants to succeed too much, or is blinded by hatred.  Unfortunately, these two situations happened to Liang Yimi together. In many cases, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.  So to a certain extent, some of Queen Mother Liang's actions were still too doting.  Many times, doting will only harm the child, even if he thinks he is already very matureMature big boy!  "Li Fugui, when coming from Gyeongju to rescue Dashun City, the only way is to go through Liyuan Fort? Is there any other way?" Liang Yimi confirmed the situation again, and a very critical issue must be confirmed clearly.  "Yes, this is the most direct route and the most critical. As long as Dashun City is conquered, Liyuan Fort will be in danger. It will not be able to withstand it for long, and then we can directly attack Qingzhou City. But I just want to  It may not be easy to capture Qingzhou, and it will take a lot of effort." Li Fugui quickly gave an answer. Perhaps he was not completely loyal to Xixia at first.  But when it came to dealing with Lin Zhao, he and Liang Yimi had the same demands, so they acted very cooperatively.  It's just that his thinking on issues is inevitably a bit narrow. In the past, he was only the governor of Gyeongju, so what he knew and how he considered issues were all limited to Gyeongju. ???????????? Stereotyped thinking kills people, and Li Fugui may have already entered this circle.  But he may not be the only one who was killed in the end Qingzhou was the front line of the northwest defense of the Song Dynasty, and an important city at the core. The city's defense situation was naturally not good, and it could even be said to be impregnable.  What's more, there is still a large number of defenders led by Wang Shao in the city, so it will be very difficult to capture the city.  If there is an internal response in the city, it may be easy to cooperate with the internal response and the external response.  Throughout the ages, the most feared thing in siege warfare is that the opponent has spies in the city, and the most terrifying strategy is to cooperate inside and outside.  For a city, as long as the city is relatively strong and has sufficient soldiers and supplies, it is not trivial to simply attack Nandou from the outside. During the war, you can send out spies, bribe the generals in the city, or send your own soldiers into the city through special methods.  , are very common methods.  Digging tunnels, using river water, feigning surrender, or using methods such as Trojan horses, it can be said that they are doing everything they can, and the only purpose is to destroy the city.  It¡¯s just that the Song Dynasty was very strict about this aspect, and Xixia¡¯s arrangements and preparations were also very limited, so it was possible to temporarily gain a good reputation in this aspect.  For them, the only option is to attack by force.  However, the price and time required for a strong attack are indeed quite high. After Li Fugui said this, Liang Yimi had to admit that the current idea of ??attacking Qingzhou seemed a bit premature.  But it doesn¡¯t matter, let¡¯s watch first and then talk.  Even if Gyeongju cannot be captured, the presence of troops at the city's gates is a great deterrent.  "Minister of the State, it would be best if we surrounded the point for reinforcements." A Xixia general made such a suggestion. In his opinion, the most elite of Xixia is the cavalry, and what the cavalry is good at is field battles on the plains.  On the contrary, they are not very good at attacking cities and cannot display their due strength.  In this case, why not use your strengths and avoid weaknesses? Why did Feiying waste his troops and make unnecessary sacrifices on two strong cities?  It's really not worth the loss, it's not worth it.  Liang Yimi said: "The Song Dynasty people would have thought of it during the ambush, and they were too prepared to be effective at all, so there is no possibility in this regard. At least they have not sent reinforcements so far, and the ambush has not been successful." Such a general is very  Helpless, you set up an ambush with great fanfare from the beginning and clearly told the people of the Song Dynasty that I would intercept and kill you halfway, so the people of the Song Dynasty were naturally on guard.  This is not an ambush, it is simply a threat, a disguised deterrent.  In the end, it looked nondescript, but it played a role Liang Yimi really thought so. The ambush could not hide the Song Dynasty people at all.  He will tell you directly by his surname, so that you will be wary, and then he can calmly make arrangements in Dashun City.  ¡°Seriously I don¡¯t know what I originally thought, to be so arrogant and careless.  But even this situation is not without a solution The Xixia general continued: "Prime Minister, we can ambush the troops on the way out and surround Dashun City without attacking, attracting the Song Dynasty army to come to rescue.  Then, we will fight directly with their main force here, under the Dashun City. In this way, the power of our Xixia cavalry will be unleashed, and the results will be very good. "In fact, this is also a good idea. In the eyes of the Xixia generals, it is the most important thing to send troops.  The purpose is to annihilate as many Song troops as possible and expand the results of the war.  To strive for more benefits for the Xixia Kingdom, this is the first priority.  A small Dashun City is nothing, Gyeongju is the key.  One of the great advantages of the Song Dynasty people, or in other words, their reliance was the tall city wall. So when they were lured outside the city, the Song people had no reliance, and their strength was relatively much weaker.  The advantage of Xixia cavalry in plain field battles is that if their strength increases or decreases, the difference is still huge, and they will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.  ¡°And in his opinion, this matter is very risky and can be done easily.  But many times, how things should develop is not entirely determined from a theoretical level. It has to do with the mentality of the decision-maker and some realities.The reasons have a lot to do with it.  Can Liang Yimi listen and persuade?  The general felt that his opinion was very pertinent. As long as the prime minister adopted it, victory would not be difficult, and it would be regarded as a great achievement.  But Chen Qiao, who was standing on the side, smiled coldly in his heart. Xixia generals are very loyal to the country, which is a good thing.  But they didn't pay attention to the state of mind at all. Why did Liang Yimi send troops?  Dashun City is his first target, just because his great enemy Lin Zhao is there!  Although Liang Yi was somewhat conscious, he knew that national interests were the most important, and the strategic significance of attacking Dashun City and Qingzhou had been handed over to the Empress Dowager Liang.  If that¡¯s all, maybe he will adopt it.  But Liang Yimi is very stubborn. He hopes to connect the matters of meritorious service to the country and personal revenge. It is best to merge them and solve them together. That is the best, getting the best of both worlds.  Therefore, the combination of the two things to break through Dashun City and capture Lin Zhao is the most wonderful thing.  Liang Yimi was a relatively idealistic person. He decided that this was the best way and naturally he would not change it easily.  Even though a large number of Song troops were annihilated under Dashun City, Dashun City still stood. How to capture Lin Zhao?  How to avenge shame?  If you can't do this, it's no fun at all.  If we don¡¯t wash away the shame of the past, how will we be able to hold our heads high and live a good life in the future?  Liang Yimi shook his head slightly and said: "Forget it, as long as Dashun City is captured and Qingzhou is undefeated, we still have a great chance. As for encircling the point to call for reinforcements, it is better to surprise them and attack them unprepared. If  It can attract the Song army to come to the rescue. Wang Shao will not be fooled. Furthermore, if we fight the Song army outside the city, if the defenders in Dashun City fight out and cooperate inside and outside, we will be attacked from both sides.  So don't dare to be so careless. "Then the Xixia generals are helpless. The official level is overwhelming, let alone the Empress Dowager's brother, the uncle and the Prime Minister Liang Yimi. How can he make such a decision casually?  question?  Since you've been told, just do it when the time comes.  It's just that many opportunities have to be given up for no reason, and the war will be delayed for who knows how long, not to mention the delay in fighting, and the resulting crises are also gradually increasing, which inevitably makes people a little disappointed.  But what can be done?  It can only be a helpless sigh and a silent prayer!  Chen Qiao saw it and felt as if he had a mirror in his heart.  It's hard to say how the war situation will develop like this. Maybe Xixia has a chance of victory.  But given Liang Yi's current situation, it seems a bit difficult to achieve a major victory "Forget it, what does winning or losing have to do with me?"  Anyway, there is no deep hatred between Lin Zhao and me.  So what if there is a grudge?  Compared with revenge and survival, the latter is definitely more important.  However, neither Li Fugui nor Liang Yimi seemed to have figured this issue out. They ignored their lives and the overall situation for revenge.  So many things are destined to be reckless, and some untimely things are destined to lead to very serious consequences.  The lesson learned not long ago, but they have not seriously reflected on it at all, and continue to act according to their original surnames There is nothing left to miss in Dashun City. Who knows how long it will take, this place will be a purgatory on earth, and I also want to  The best way is to leave earlier.  Go to the Western Regions to be your own rich man, stay away from these fights and fights, and live a peaceful life.  Liang Yimi glanced at Li Fugui beside him. This guy also wanted to escape, but there was too much fascination and expectation in his eyes.  After all, Li Fugui still misses the days of great power and is full of hope for power and a wealthy life.  Heading to the Western Region, he was a little worried and even a little scared about the unknown life.  At least he is still looking forward to it, Liang Yimi captures Dashun City and kills Lin Zhao, and he himself can take revenge.  ??Can the pleasure of revenge be more important than life?  The reason why Liang Yimi was so determined and insisted on capturing Dashun City was also the instigation of Li Fugui.  Liang Yimi felt that with Li Bogui, the former governor of Gyeongju, he could know many situations clearly and be sure of victory.     is that so?  Chen Qiao snorted secretly in his heart. He still knew how much Li Fugui weighed.  As for the future, going to the Western Regions is indeed an unknown life, but what if we stay?  You have been a prisoner all your life, a pawn used by others. Although your life will be in danger, what is there to cherish?  In this case, it's up to you. Chen Qiao felt that he should have made plans in advance "How is the situation in Qingzhou? Is there any reaction from Wang Shao?" Liang Yimi asked in a deep voice. The name Wang Shao meant a lot to him.  , is somewhat unfamiliar to Xixia as a whole, so it is impossible to know whether this new scholar is easy to deal with.  "Gyeongju is pretty calm right now becauseWe had an ambush at Liyuan Fort. Wang Shao did not dare to attack and kept his troops stationary!  I heard that he also tightened his defense line. He must be very afraid of us.  " What do you mean by standing still? Is this guy really so timid? But it's just right, so he can be more calm. Liang Yi's eyes fell involuntarily on Li Fugui, and his meaning was very clear.  He asked to verify the information about Wang Shao. After all, he was the only one who had had contact with Wang Shao so far, so his opinions and knowledge were also crucial and could be used as a reference.  . There was only a brief confrontation between Li Fugui and Wang Shao. Because of his carelessness, he was suddenly attacked by Wang Shao and then fled in embarrassment. Wang Shao suppressed the rebels with iron and blood methods and firmly controlled Qingzhou.  , Li Fugui was very embarrassed, and he was even more embarrassed in the process. But he wanted to suffer the consequences, so he said that Wang Shao was strong? How could he, who had always been arrogant, say that even though he had fallen into Xixia?  I still want it. ¡°Last time I was just careless and he succeeded in a sneak attack.  After all, Wang Shao is just a scholar. He may be able to study and pass the imperial examination, but he may be an amateur at leading troops in war!  Li Fugui said: "Look, Qingzhou has not responded at all so far. He is probably a loser and doesn't know how to deal with it."  He must have asked Han Jiang for instructions and obeyed his orders.  As a result, the cooperation between the garrison in Gyeongju will inevitably be untimely and uncoordinated, which is a good opportunity for Prime Minister Liang Guo.  " "It's a good opportunity, so naturally you can't miss it!  Liang Yimi immediately ordered: "Launch an attack on Dashun City immediately, attack in turns, day and night!"  "(To be continued.

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 357 Defensive War

    The Xixia army took turns attacking, and the pressure on Dashun City can be imagined.  Lin Zhao and Jing Sili were also very busy, running around the city wall to direct the battle.  Under such a fierce offensive, a little carelessness may destroy the city and people will be destroyed, so no one dares to take it lightly.  This time there are 5,000 defenders in Dashun City. It stands to reason that in a key place like Dashun City, it is better to have more troops. The more the better, at least it will be more secure.  But Dashun City only has an area as big as a palm, and there is simply no room for it no matter how many people there are.  Furthermore, the greater the number of people, the greater the need for supplies of food, grass and weapons.  Although it is only forty miles from Gyeongju to here, it is surrounded by tigers and wolves along the way, making it extremely risky.  So five thousand people is already the upper limit.  Fortunately, the five thousand soldiers are all veterans of the Western Army who have experienced the baptism of war. They have good combat effectiveness and richer experience. If they are ordinary recruits, they simply cannot withstand such great pressure, and their combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.  On this point, Wang Shao is quite kind, but what about other aspects?  When Lin Zhao was initially assigned to Dashun City, he didn¡¯t think much about it. After all, he had been stationed in Dashun City before and was quite familiar with everything here.  At the same time, it also meets some of my own psychological expectations and feels like it is being reused.  But not long after, Liang Yimi came over with the Xixia army.  Lin Zhao finally realized that he had underestimated Liang Yimi's hatred for him.  Isn't it just a festival in Qingtang City? As for leading the army to attack repeatedly, it must kill people, right?  The dignified Xixia Prime Minister is too narrow-minded.  Look at me, I led the army to storm Dashun City last time.  Even though we fought bloody battles and almost destroyed the city and people were killed, I never held any grudge against you.  Why can't you think about it?  Lin Zhao even laughed bitterly.  There is nothing you can do!  However, Liang Yimi was coming, and Lin Zhao had nothing to do.  This time there is another 50,000-strong army, which can be described as menacing.  The day before yesterday, Lin Zhao was standing at the top of the city and saw Liang Yi burying himself in front of the formation to supervise the battle. There was a man standing behind him. It turned out to be Li Fugui, the former governor of Qingzhou who had defected to Xixia.  Lin Zhao could take Liang Yimi lightly and not even care about him.  But Li Fugui.  That is absolutely unforgivable. It would be unworthy of a gentleman not to take revenge.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out of the blue, he was framed for a life-and-death crisis, and almost killed. How can this deep hatred be easily dissipated?  The most important thing is that the more than a thousand soldiers in Dashun City died in vain at his hands. For the sake of his own glory and wealth, he framed others and killed his subordinates. Can he really do such things that are outraged by both humans and gods and are worse than animals?  Since he did this, he must pay the price.  Debts must be repaid with blood.  As soon as he saw Li Fugui, Lin Zhao would think of that night.  The screams of the soldiers under the raging fire, and the oaths they swore.  It is inevitable that Li Fugui will be killed to avenge the thousands of soldiers who died in vain.  I thought I would never have a chance and it will become an eternal regret.  If Li Fugui had stayed in Xixia, he would have been beyond his reach and had no choice but to think that he would be so bold as to come to his door.     snort!  Now that you're here, I'll let you never come back!  Of course, Lin Zhaoke is much more rational than them. Although he is very eager to kill Li Fugui, he also knows that things should not be rushed.  Impulse is the devil, and impulsiveness will lead to bad things. You should think twice before doing anything.  Based on the current situation alone, Dashun City has been completely besieged by the Xixia army.  Li Fugui was protected by the Xixia army outside the city. How easy was it to kill him?  Easily open the city gate to fight?  That is obviously the rhythm of seeking death.  How can we ignore the safety of Dashun City and the safety of thousands of soldiers just because of revenge?  It doesn't matter which one is more important, you don't need to think too much about it.  From beginning to end, Lin Zhao was a well-informed and cautious person.  If you want to kill Li Fugui, you can only hope to Wang Shao of Qingzhou. At least you must be able to kill the beast and traitor. It doesn't matter what method you use.  Last time Chen Qiao saved Li Fugui from him, I believe Wang Shao himself was very angry and deeply regretted it. Now that he is given such an opportunity, I believe he will cherish it and avenge his shame.  ??But when?  What did Wang Shao himself plan?  Lin Zhao also had a lot of doubts in his heart!  Wang Shao has been holding back so far. Does he have other plans?  Or do you have any other ideas?  Since Xixia's massive attack, Lin Zhao had some doubts about Wang Shao's motives.  Thinking about it carefully, it is reasonable that his appearance in Dashun City caused Liang Yimi to take revenge on a large scale. There is nothing strange about it.  Did Wang Shao not think of this at all?  Judging from his intelligence and ability to take charge of a state's military and intelligence situation, he was somewhat understood and expected.  In this case, why does Wang Shao still do this?  It looked like he did it on purpose, but what did he want to do on purpose?  Is it public revenge?  Wang Shao andThe relationship between Anshi and Anshi is also very close!  If he hadn't been promoted by Wang Xianggong and appreciated by the officials, how could he easily sit in the position of governor of a state at the age of more than thirty years old?  If he hadn¡¯t been close to Wang Anshi, how could he be sent to replace Li Fugui?  The reason why Li Fugui was careless and followed Wang Shao's way was largely because they both belonged to Wang Xianggong's sect. Although they were not familiar with each other, they also had the same friendship.  But he forgot that he had always deceived Wang Anshi's trust, so how could he be considered a disciple?  At most, there was some connection between Wang Yu and Wang Anshi. When did Wang Anshi nod and admit it?  What¡¯s more, at that time, Xianggong Wang himself had too much time to take care of himself, so how could he still have time to protect him?  If he knew that Wang Yu was still trying to kill him and silence him, he would be even more heartbroken.  It was out of this mentality that Li Fugui followed Wang Shao's path.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but wonder, how close are Wang Shao and Wang Anshi?  Will it be In fact, what I am more worried about is what Emperor Zhao Xu means. If it is the emperor's request, Wang Shao will probably find it difficult to refuse.  Although Zhao Xu acquitted himself and made him an earl, he seemed to be as favored as ever.  But once some cracks appear, they can never be repaired.  Although Zhao Xu looks friendly, who knows how sinister he is behind his back?  I think he must have known that he was unjustly accused, but he still ordered the soldiers of the imperial army to give false testimony. This guy's uneasiness and good intentions were obvious.  Later, under pressure, Zhao Xu had to admit his mistake, but he would definitely not trust himself as always.  After all, he had murderous intentions towards him before, so whether he would still be loyal or not was a question, and he naturally had to consider it.  Of course, in order to protect his face, it is entirely possible for him to kill himself and silence him.  When he was in Bianjing, he did not dare to act rashly in full view of the public.  What's more, there is still the Empress Dowager protecting him, so he needs to think carefully, and there is no chance to take action.  However, the mountains in the northwest are high and the emperor is far away, and the swords on the battlefield have no eyes, so some things are much easier, such as killing people with borrowed swords without leaving any traces.  It is possible that Wang Shao received the instruction, but it is hard to say what his mentality was behind this arrangement.  Lin Zhao was really helpless. He wanted to survive in the Song Dynasty, but he offended the emperor. How could he survive in the future?  He had also thought about revenge, but how could he be the emperor's opponent with his own strength?  Although I feel extremely depressed in my heart, I am afraid it will be very difficult to implement it in detail.  Leaving the Song Dynasty?  It's obviously impossible.  At least the surrounding countries can't stay there. Is it possible that they have to take their lovely wives and concubines overseas?  This was the 11th century AD. Traveling abroad was not popular during this period, not to mention that the situation didn't seem to be as bad as this.  But what should we do in the future?  This seems to be an unsolvable problem, unlessunless the emperor changes!  For a moment, such a "treasonous and unethical" thought came to Lin Zhao's mind.  At this moment, a ladder leaned against the city wall, and the cry of killing rang out again, interrupting Lin Zhao's thoughts.  "Meet the enemy!" Lin Zhao immediately sent people to greet them. Cans of black grease were poured on the ladder, and torches were thrown down, which ignited a fire all over the sky.  The Xixia soldier on the ladder instantly turned into a burning man and fell from the top of the city.  In the past, tung oil was mainly used to burn down the opponent's ladders and chariots. However, the output of tung oil in the northwest is not much, and transportation is extremely troublesome, so there is often not enough for use.  Fortunately, not long ago, Shen Kuo discovered a black liquid that could burn in Yanzhou. Everyone called it kerosene, but Shen Kuo named it petroleum.  When Lin Zhao sent the sand table over, he thought it would be some time before Shen Kuo discovered the oil, but he didn't expect that it had already been exploited there.  In view of the flammable nature of this substance, Han Jiang immediately ordered people to mine the oil and distribute it to various cities.  Because Dashun City is at the forefront, the city defense pressure is high and the amount of kerosene used is large, so a lot of it is allocated.  This would be a great way to deal with the Xixia people.  In addition to fire attacks, there are also rolling wood and stones, boiling water, etc.  If the Xixia people want to climb the city, they must endure such killings by the Song army.  The smashed heads were bruised and bleeding, or were burned to dry bones, or were burned beyond recognition. The casualties were also quite heavy.  However, war is so cruel, and death and injury are inevitable.  The Song Dynasty defenders at the top of the city also suffered many casualties, and the situation was also very tragic.  Every time a soldier dies at the top of the city, it means that the strength of the guards is weakened.  Lin Zhao felt very distressed, but Liang Yimi below the city didn't seem distressed at all, nor was he anxious.  After all, the Xixia army was ten times more powerful than the Song army. They were not afraid of casualties, and the Xixia people could afford it.  Just after the ladder was destroyed, another group of Xixia people came to kill them. Lin Zhao immediately ordered the soldiers to suppress them with bows and arrows, forcing the Xixia people to not get close.  The northwest fort is different from the city in the Central Plains. It lacks water resources and has no moat.  Without a barrier, the city wall was directly exposed to the attack range of the Xixia army.  This also makes it easier to preventThe difficulty of the game continues to increase, and the pressure is therefore much greater.  After finally repelling one round of attack, Lin Zhao immediately set off to find the general Jing Sili to discuss how to proceed with the next round of defense.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 358: The Lonely Smoke in the Desert

    "Brother Jing!" Lin Zhao now knew Jing Sili very well, and they were already brothers.  "Dongyang, how is the situation over there?" "A group of attacks have just been repelled, and the Xixia people have withdrawn their troops!" Lin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.  Jing Sili over there also wiped the bloody sweat on his face, nodded and said with a smile: "That's good, I didn't expect the Xixia dog to come so fiercely again, like crazy!" Two people are responsible for garrisoning Dashun City.  , encountered a fierce attack by the Xixia army, and the pressure they were under at this moment was really not small.  ¡°Speaking of which, it¡¯s me who has brought everyone down again, and Liang Yimi is here for me again!¡± Lin Zhao¡¯s face was slightly embarrassed.  Jing Sili frowned and understood what he meant.  He was naturally aware of the feud between Liang Yimi and Lin Zhao. At the same time, as a smart person, he could also roughly guess some of the abnormalities in Lin Zhao's appearance in Dashun City.  As a soldier, you cannot disobey orders and have to obey them.  On the battlefield, it is very common to encounter enemy troops. The battle situation is bad, and there is no complaint even in life and death crises.  But they do not want to become victims of the upper-level struggle for power or other struggles.  The officers and soldiers of the Western Army are already pitiful, so why bother to embarrass them?  The more than a thousand soldiers died in vain last time, but what about these now?  Jing Sili really didn't want them to have any more surprises.  Don't let anything happen again. Jing Sili is really scared!  "It's okay, it has nothing to do with you!" Jing Sili is an understanding person, although he really doesn't want to see certain situations happen.  But he also knew that this was not something Lin Zhao could decide, and it might have happened because of him.  But it's definitely not his fault.  "It looks like the Xixia people are not stopping day and night. They are taking turns to attack!" Jing Sili changed the subject casually. He had no control over some things. At present, he could only do his part and direct the battle in Dashun City.  most important.  "Yes, Liang Yi is really nothing! There is also the traitor Li Fugui, who helped the tyrants do evil and came to harm Dashun City again." Jing Sili also gritted his teeth in hatred when Li Fugui was mentioned.  The people who were burned to death in Dashun City last time were all his soldiers.  As a general, Jing Sili naturally hated his great enemy deeply.  "How are our food and weapons reserves? How long can they last?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice. This is a crucial matter for them.  "There is no problem with the food and grass. It can be used for at least two months. It's just that the arrowheads and kerosene are consumed too fast and can only last for more than half a month." Jing Sili asked a rather urgent question.  Food and grass are important, but they are not critical right now.  In terms of weapons, kerosene and arrowheads were crucial weapons to them. Without these two things, it would be difficult to suppress the Xixia people.  Especially when Xixia soldiers climbed the city.  Without long-range suppression, close combat is inevitable.  The casualties will inevitably be greater.  That would be a real good war of attrition, if there is no timely rescue and supplies.  The cruelty of the war and the casualties of the Dashun City defenders will be greatly increased.  Obviously, this is a situation that no one wants to see.  Why are there enough grain and grass but only these few weapons?  This point made Lin Zhao and Jing Sili somewhat confused.  Did someone do it on purpose, or was it just negligence?  Before this, Wang Shao had always been in control of Qingzhou, and he had arranged the defense and supplies of Dashun City. How could such a thing happen?  When such a situation occurs, it is inevitable that people will become suspicious.  ¡°Let¡¯s let out smoke to inform Qingzhou of the situation, and let¡¯s see how Qingzhou responds!¡± Jing Sili thought for a while and said.  Although it is impossible for Qingzhou not to know the current situation of Dashun City, Naihe has not responded.  If that's the case, then taking the initiative to inform him again can be regarded as forcing him.  After all, he, Jing Sili, is the guard of Dashun City, and he can express his opinion on some matters. This is his responsibility and obligation.  Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and nodded slightly.  Wang Shao, who presided over the Battle of Xihe, was a famous general who opened up new territories in the Northern Song Dynasty. Let this man find out what his character is like!  Immediately, a plume of wolf smoke rose into the sky from the top of Gyeongju City. There was no strong wind at this time, so it could be seen very clearly in the distance.  At the same time, the Xixia army launched another fierce attack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Under the city  When Liang Yimi saw this, he couldn't help but sneered: "What? Could it be that they couldn't hold it back? So fast? Humph!" Liang Yimi was very proud. This showed that Dashun City's defense situation was not  not optimistic.  It also showed that his fierce attack was effective, and he was naturally very excited.  ¡°Prime Minister Liang, this is Dashun City¡¯s signal to request Qingzhou¡¯s assistance!¡± Li Fugui hurriedly came forward to explain.  The sooner Dashun City cannot hold on, the sooner Lin Zhao will die. He is happy to see such a situation.  "Okay!" Liang Yi saidWith a snort, he said: "Send the order, speed up the attack, and reward the warrior who is the first to climb the city! Also, mobilize the ambush troops in Liyuan Fort, wait for the reinforcements from Qingzhou, and give them a head-on attack so that they will never dare to come out again."  ! ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¡°The situation is critical, isn¡¯t it?¡± Li Cheng looked at the sky.  The rising smoke made him slightly worried.  Jiang Leiting stared at it for a moment and said: "There is only a puff of smoke. It should be used to report the news. The situation is not that serious. I guess it is the young master and the others who report to Qingzhou and put pressure on it!" The two of them were ordered to rush to Dashun.  Outside the city, to coordinate the rescue.  If any major problem occurs, I will find a way to rescue the young master.  "That's good. By the way, Brother Lei, guess who my people found in the Xixia camp?" Li Cheng felt a little relieved, but another thing made him very excited.  "Who?" "Li Fugui!" How easy is it to save people among thousands of troops?  Li Cheng had many ideas, and even thought of sending someone to sneak into the Xixia camp, kidnap Liang Yimi or other senior generals, and exchange young masters when necessary.  Or take advantage of them when they are not prepared and create some chaos or something.  However, Xixia was more cautious in their defenses and never succeeded. However, they accidentally discovered the traces of Li Fugui.  "What do you want to do?" Li Cheng sneered: "Li Fugui is the master's biggest enemy. I heard that the master also vowed to kill Li Fugui to avenge the soldiers who died in vain in Dashun City. Should we try our best to help?  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Qingzhou, Wang Shao also saw the smoke rising into the sky in the distance.  Looking at the lonely smoke in the desert in the distance, Wang Shao pondered for a long time and whispered: "It's almost time!" Then he ordered: "Deploy five thousand soldiers and horses to rescue Dashun City, be careful of ambush, if after the battle,  If they lose, they will retreat and hold on to Liyuan Fort." "Yes!" A general ordered him to leave.  That night, when the moon was dark and the wind was high, Wang Shao quietly left the city.  In a valley dozens of miles southeast of Gyeongju, an army of 20,000 people was waiting quietly.  When Wang Shao arrived, the army set off.  But their direction is not to the northwest, but to the southwest!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 359: Crazy

    Phew!  The sharp long knife sank into the body, and blood immediately splattered. A Xixia soldier who finally climbed to the top of the city cried out in pain and fell down, and then lost his voice.  Lin Zhao wiped the sweat and blood stains from his face. This was the seventh Xixia soldier he had killed in a while.  Seeing the Xixia soldiers still pouring in like a tide under the city, Lin Zhao was inevitably a little stressed.  Liang Yimi has promised that the first soldier to board Dashun City will be rewarded generously, and will also be awarded high-ranking officials and even tribal leaders.  There must be a brave man under a heavy reward. After Liang Guoxiang made the promise, the Xixia soldiers were stimulated and went crazy. They all tried their best to kill.  It is their tradition to advocate bravery. In their view, risking one's life on the battlefield is their duty, and they are not so afraid of bloodshed and sacrifice.  If there is such a generous reward, it can be said to be the best of both worlds. Under the double stimulation, the performance will be even more brave.  It goes without saying that the offensive is much more intense!  Since then, Dashun has been under much greater pressure.  It had been nearly ten days since the smoke was released. It was not that there was no response at all from Gyeongju. Instead, they did send reinforcements. However, they encountered an ambush from Xixia on the way, resulting in over a thousand casualties. After being defeated in the first battle, they quickly retreated to Liyuan.  fort.  After that, they retreated into the city and stood still, without any action.  Is Song Jun afraid?  Or is the Song army inherently fragile and vulnerable?  After Liang Yimi got the news, he was pleasantly surprised and excited, and his confidence further expanded.  The momentum of the army's attack became more fierce. The small Dashun City was completely in a precarious situation, and the situation was quite critical.  Because the Xixia army's offensive became more fierce.  Dashun City's defensive pressure and cost will be much greater.  After a few days.  Seven to eight hundred soldiers died directly in battle.  There were more injuries, which were quite tragic.  Fortunately, there are a total of five thousand soldiers, so the military strength can be dealt with for the time being.  The most serious shortage of weapons was the Xixia offensive, which was more fierce and took turns day and night. In order to repel the attack, the Song army had to pay more.  The arrowheads and kerosene that were originally enough for half a month were almost used up in ten days.  Once there is a shortage of these weapons that can effectively suppress the Xixia people from a long distance.  The Xixia people will climb to the top of the city and start a real hand-to-hand fight.  If it really comes to this point, it means that the battle to defend Dashun City will enter the most difficult days.  The death rate of Song soldiers will also be greatly increased, and the cost of repelling the Xixia attack will be even greater.  Dashun City has only more than 3,000 troops left after being fully attacked. How long can it last if the consumption increases?  How long can it last?  Is it possible that all five thousand soldiers will have to fight until nothing is left?  Is this a rhythm that Dashun City cannot maintain?  Jing Sili and Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel worried.  Lin Zhao raised his sword and beheaded another Xixia soldier, then looked back towards the southeast direction of Qingzhou.  It has been ten days, the smoke has been released for ten days, but there seems to be no clear response from Gyeongju.  As for the five thousand reinforcements, it was just a formality.  It has no practical meaning at all.  What's more, he has now retreated to Liyuan Fort and has been unable to retreat since then.  How could Wang Shao not be prepared for the Xixia ambush?  No way at all?  Still scared out of my wits.  Don't you dare to take any measures?  No countermeasures?  How could Wang Shao be so incompetent?  Lin Zhao never believed that Wang Shao had no means or countermeasures. Otherwise, he could preside over the Battle of Xihe and leave his name in history?  In any case, he is a famous general born in Jinshi, and his qualifications and abilities are definitely not that bad!  So why did Wang Shao react like this?  Did he not want to rescue himself at all?  Do you really want to kill someone with a borrowed knife and frame yourself?  But there are still Jing Sili and five thousand soldiers here. Is it possible that he is just like Li Fugui, unwilling to save others, and a snake-hearted person?  To be honest, Lin Zhao was unwilling to accept this fact.  Maybe Wang Shao has other plans?  But what exactly does he want?  Wouldn't it be better to communicate in advance about anything and coordinate with each other?  At least let people know some news, and it¡¯s good to be mentally prepared!  There is not even a little bit of news. Wang Shao, what kind of trouble are you trying to make?  Lin Zhao was completely confused. The situation in Dashun City was already quite urgent.  Is it possible that we have to do such extremely dangerous things every time?  Do we have to wait until the end to turn around before we can make a turn for the better?  Of course, the most worrying thing is that even at the last moment, there is no improvement!  Wang Shao, Wang Shao, no matter what you think, you all hope it can be done quickly. The soldiers in Dashun City cannot afford to wait. Don¡¯t let the blood of the soldiers be shed in vain!  Lin Zhao looked in the direction of Qingzhou with only one hope in his heart.  Another Xixia soldier climbed up to the top of the city. Lin Zhao did not dare to delay and immediately led his men to kill him.  separatedIn September, the battle to defend Dashun City once again entered a fierce stage.  Under such circumstances, Lin Zhao was really worried. If he continued to follow the rules like this, there would be problems in Dashun City sooner or later.  It seems that we have to think of some ways to make Liang Yimi suffer as much loss as possible under the existing conditions!  Thinking of this, Lin Zhao took advantage of the break in the war and hurriedly went to Jing Sili to discuss and prepare a gift for the Xixia warriors who were eager to make meritorious deeds.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Liang Guoxiang, it can be seen that Dashun City's defensive capabilities are getting worse and worse!" Li Fugui was delighted and very excited.  He was the former governor of Gyeongju and knew the defense situation of Gyeongju very well.  Judging from the performance of the Dashun City defenders, they have gradually become weaker and the defense has become weaker and weaker.  Especially the fire oil that caused huge damage to the Xixia soldiers in the past few days has gradually decreased, and the feather arrows have also become significantly sparse. It is obvious that their weapon reserves have become less and less, and they are almost running out of use.  Without the suppression of feather arrows and the destruction of kerosene, the siege vehicles and ladders of the Xixia army could pass directly.  When the condescending defenders cannot suppress the enemy attacking from above, it will be much easier to attack.  As long as they get to the top of the city, fight hand to hand, and open a gap, the city may be destroyed.  No matter what the strategy was, they were once generals of one side and knew all these military common senses.  "It's true!" Liang Yimi was very happy to hear Li Fugui's explanation. This was exactly the result he wanted to see.  In fact, there is no need for other evidence at all. The defensive capabilities of the Song Army can be seen at a glance from the battle.  The Xixia soldiers climbed bravely in the past few days, but it was difficult to reach the top of the city.  In the past few days, they have been able to board the city and engage in hand-to-hand combat. This is a good sign for their attacking side.  If the current situation continues to develop, Dashun City will not be able to support it in a few days.  "How is the situation over there in Qingzhou?" A very critical factor now is whether reinforcements have arrived in Qingzhou. This is a question that Liang Yimi is very concerned about.  He hoped that when he captured Dashun City, he would not be interfered by any other factors.  As long as you stay focused and go all out, it will only be a matter of time before the city is destroyed.  A general replied: "Don't worry, Prime Minister, it has been properly solved. Gyeongju sent a support force, but it was ambushed by our army and suffered heavy losses. Now it is huddled in Liyuan Fort and does not dare to go out at all. I think it is Xia  Terrified. "The smooth battle situation and the current victory have begun to make them feel a little complacent.  Many times we are arrogant and careless.  Liang Yimi smiled and said: "This is the effect we want. It seems that Wang Shao's child is just like this. I was the one who looked up to him before!" Maybe as Li Fugui said, Wang Shao is just a scholar and an embroidered pillow. After all,  It is vulnerable.  As for Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, he was not in Qingzhou after all, and some things were beyond his reach.  So what if he comes?  With the current situation in Gyeongju, can he still turn the tide?  Liang Yi is full of confidence now, and no one is watching. He seems to have seen Han Jiang coming and looking helpless, and he can't help but laugh coldly!  "Congratulations to Prime Minister Liang, the destruction of the city is just around the corner!" People had to bow their heads under the eaves. Li Fugui was already a little shameless, and he was very complimentary to Liang Yimi.  "Yes!" Liang Yimi nodded with a smile. What he looked forward to more than breaking the city was to capture Lin Zhao alive and take revenge.  After pondering for a moment, he ordered: "Order the soldiers to divide into three squads and attack alternately. They will not stop for a moment until the city of Dashun is captured." In order to capture the city and capture Lin Zhao as soon as possible, this guy has reached the point of frenzy.  "Prime Minister, let's wait a little. When all the arrowheads and kerosene in the city are used up, we will launch a large-scale attack. The effect will still be the same, and our casualties will be reduced a lot." The soldier who previously proposed to encircle the point for reinforcements seemed to  Some concerns were raised and such suggestions were made.  In his view, the results reached were completely unanimous.  It is best to keep the price and casualties as small as possible. The population of Xixia is not very large in the first place, and life is not easy in the bitter cold land of the northwest. Why should they make some fearless sacrifices?  This is a relatively benevolent general and a relatively rational general!  "Is this necessary?" Liang Yimi asked coldly. In his opinion, nothing was more important than breaking through the city as soon as possible and capturing Lin Zhao alive.  Even if there are some casualties, so what?  It¡¯s just a small thing!  What's more, long-range counterattacks in the city have become increasingly sparse and seem to be nothing to worry about.  Liang Yi was indifferent and the general was helpless. He could only hope that the Xixia warriors would have fewer casualties!  There may have been some concerns before this, but at noon, the Song army's counterattack arrows became more and more sparse, which was better than nothing.  It was evident that the last moment had been reached and the weapon had finally bottomed out.  &nbsp; Under such circumstances, Liang Yimi no longer had any psychological burden and immediately mobilized his army to attack.  This time I went all out, even to the point of being crazy!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 360: Getting worse

    Seeing Liang Yimi's arrogance and Li Fugui's complacency, Chen Qiao felt deeply worried.  Is Wang Shao really just an embroidered pillow, vulnerable to a blow?  Chen Qiao couldn't help but shook his head gently, how could some things be so simple?  Apart from carelessness, was there no other objective reason for Li Fugui's defeat at the hands of Wang Shao?  If he was not an ordinary person and could easily deceive Li Fugui, could the emperor of Bianjing trust him to handle this matter?  "The fact that a scholar can be entrusted with an important task can actually explain some problems.  It's just that Li Fugui may be unconvinced, or he may want to save face, but there are some things he is unwilling to admit.  ¡°Failure to admit it does not mean that it does not exist, at least Chen Qiao himself feels it deeply.  If he hadn't taken charge of Qingzhou for the first time and things were so complicated that it was difficult to take everything into consideration, how could he have had the chance to rescue Li Fugui?  Being able to rescue people from Wang Shao was a complete luck.  Just looking at Wang Shao's method of controlling Qingzhou, we can see that this person has extraordinary abilities.  "But Liang Yimi and Li Fugui didn't know whether they turned a blind eye or deliberately avoided it, so they took it seriously and remained arrogant.  Were the reinforcements ambushed halfway?  Is it because Wang Shao is incompetent or careless?  Not necessarily!  For a long time, he never sent reinforcements. He was worried about the Xixia ambush.  Why were reinforcements dispatched as soon as the smoke broke out in Dashun City?  The Xixia people could see the smoke rising into the sky and knew that Dashun City was asking for help. This was the time to be most careful about ambush.  But Wang Shao didn't take it seriously and openly sent reinforcements. As a result, they were ambushed and the casualties were quite high!  This is completely different from Wang Shao's usual style of acting. Is he just trying to show off?  It seems not so!  Chen Qiao felt that there was still a lot of confusion in the situation between Dashun City and Qingzhou.  There are still many things that I cannot see through at the moment.  But at least it¡¯s definitely not as simple as it is now.  Some people's carelessness is doomed to suffer!  Perhaps there are not so many conflicts of interest.  There is not so much hatred. As a relative outsider, Chen Qiao is more aware of the situation.  However, he did not intend to advise Liang Yimi. If it was Li Fugui back then, he would have listened to his words, and the advice would be useful.  But today Liang Yi is the Prime Minister of Xixia, with a high status, and he is just a follower of a prisoner.  Can't speak at all.  What's more, Liang Yi was immersed in his excitement and was getting carried away with himself. Whoever poured cold water on him at this time would probably be left with nothing to eat!  Chen Qiao is not stupid. How much does the failure or success of Xixia people have to do with him?  On the contrary, losing the battle in succession is a good thing for yourself.  The city of Dashun is now as chaotic as possible, so that you can fish in troubled waters.  ¡°Perhaps this mess will last for a long time, and it¡¯s time to prepare and leave this damn place.  Go to the Western Region where there is no dispute and live a stable life.  This kind of intrigue.  He had had enough of being frightened.  Chen Qiao originally did not intend to call Li Fugui and wanted to escape alone.  But when he was about to leave, he remembered that he was still a master and a servant. Li Fugui treated him well and had feelings for him. It was appropriate to remind him at the end.  "General, while Liang Yi is currently focused on Dashun City and Lin Zhao, should we consider leaving?" On the way back, Chen Qiao lowered his voice and came alone with Li Fugui.  Li Fugui¡¯s expression changed after hearing this, and there was a brief pause.  According to the countermeasures they had discussed before, they should leave Xixia and go to the Western Regions, but But the Western Regions is just a legendary place. Since the Tang Dynasty, people from the Song Dynasty rarely went there directly.  All the knowledge I had was from ancient books and introductions from merchants. I heard that there was thousands of miles of yellow sand and a barren Gobi Thinking of this, Li Fugui couldn't help but retreat.  Perhaps the comfortable life has gone too long, and he has lost his only adventurous spirit, and is full of worries and even fear of the unknown life!  "Chen Qiao, Prime Minister Liang is using me right now. If we leave rashly, he will find out and we won't be able to leave." Li Fugui seemed worried, paused for a moment and continued: "What's more, the capture of Dashun City was just a matter of time.  It's a matter of time. It would be best if you could see your enemy being beheaded with your own eyes. " Chen Qiao knew Li Fugui too well. It was hatred that caused Lin Zhao to be killed while the city was broken.  But will Dashun City definitely be breached?  This seems to be an unknown number, maybe it¡¯s just the flower in the mirror or the moon in the water!  As for Liang Yimi, perhaps because he had to use it temporarily, Li Fugui felt a little complacent. He seemed to have new feelings about life in Xixia, and began to feel nostalgic and longing for it.  But no matter whether Liang Yi wins or loses when he is buried under Dashun City, Li Fugui will no longer be useful. It is a problem for a useless person to save his life. What kind of wealth and glory can he expect?  Xixia will probably be a dead end later. You must know that Li Fugui? It was to frame the reputation of Queen Mother Liang.  Hearing this answer, Chen Qiao already understood.  Well, since you don¡¯t want to leave, I¡¯ll just find a way myself, and let everyone live their destiny!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Xixia people thought that Dashun City had run out of arrows and kerosene, so they boldly attacked.  Unexpectedly, when they were attacking fiercely and were about to capture the city, arrows fell from the sky again.  The kerosene was once again poured on the ladder, and then raging fires ignited like fire dragons at the top of the city.  Liang Yimi was very angry after learning about this situation. Is the Song Dynasty people playing a conspiracy?  But the more this happens, the more it means that there are not many weapons left, and it is just a show of force, so the attack becomes even crazier and intensified!  But the facts seem to tell Liang Yimi that your judgment is wrong!  Every time, when the Xixia army approaches and has just made a breakthrough, kerosene and feather arrows will come out of the air.  After doing this several times, the Xixia army became a little scared.  Obviously, the Song Army still has sufficient weapons, right?  Rushing and killing like this is completely the rhythm of death!  Therefore, the Xixia army was inevitably a little afraid and even stopped moving forward. As a result, the offensive was naturally much weaker.  It turns out that Lin Zhao came up with this idea when he saw that the kerosene and feather arrows were about to run out.  He left the last part of the feathers and arrows, deliberately pretending to be lacking weapons, and attracting a crazy attack from the Xixia people.  Giving them a head-on blow at a critical moment, even though it is short-lived, can cause them heavy casualties.  Especially after this was repeated several times, it was a huge blow to their morale.  Although the effect is not very obvious, it still makes the Xixia people suffer a little, and it can delay some time.  Of course, Liang Yimi was completely angry because of this incident, and crazy revenge was about to begin.  The defensive capabilities of Dashun City are very limited and cannot last long. The only hope is Wang Shao, who does not know where he is!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 361: Fire of War

    The Song army's remaining fuel oil and feather arrows were fully utilized by Lin Zhao, causing exponential damage to the Xixia people, and the most fatal blow to the morale of the soldiers.  Although Liang Yimi repeatedly claimed that the Song army's weapons had been used up, the soldiers who had suffered several consecutive losses were a little worried. They were afraid that when they rushed forward again, they would still be greeted by blazing fire and flying arrows.  They are not afraid of bleeding, but this kind of fearless bleeding is completely meaningless. Naturally, they are unwilling to do so, so they are inevitably a little timid.  Liang Yimi was completely angry this time. He personally supervised the battle and issued strict orders to force the Xixia army to attack.  Lin Zhao had completely pissed him off, and now he wanted to take revenge even harder.  The Xixia soldiers had no choice but to bite the bullet and attack.  However, they have always been on tenterhooks, fearing that Song Jun's kerosene tanks would fall from the sky again, which would be a nightmare for them.  However, after some testing and not seeing the kerosene and feather arrows for a long time, the tense nerves finally relaxed a little, and they gradually gained the courage to move forward, and the offensive gradually became fierce.  The people of the Song Dynasty had just frightened and humiliated them a lot, which immediately aroused the revenge mentality of the Xixia soldiers. In addition, Liang Guoxiang personally supervised the battle from behind, and there were generous rewards, so the soldiers behaved very vigorously.  All of them fought bravely.  Since then, Dashun City¡¯s defense has been under increasing pressure.  Lin Zhao looked at the Xixia soldiers coming up like a tide and couldn't help but sigh.  Such a result had been expected for a long time. The effect of those fire oil and feather arrows could only be short-lived and cause a little more damage to the Xixia people.  Once used.  You will be in a hard fight.  Retaliation is inevitable. ? Originally I wanted to delay it for a while.  Now it seems that I can't even win a moment longer.  On this day, the Xixia people were in a state of complete madness. Cloud ladders were constantly placed on the top of Dashun City, and Xixia soldiers kept climbing up like ants.  Then there were scenes of hand-to-hand fighting at the top of the city. The fighting was fierce, blood flew from swords, and broken limbs and feet could be seen everywhere.  Dashun City once again reached its most critical moment.  More than half of the remaining three thousand soldiers were killed or injured, and the pressure suddenly became much greater.  In the eyes of Lin Zhao and Jing Sili, they were on the verge of life and death.  According to the current situation, it would be too much for them to hold on for one more day.  "Sign up the flames of war!" At this point, Lin Zhao was helpless.  The defensive pressure was so great that the soldiers had no chance to breathe. As long as they could still hold the sword, almost all of them went to the top of the city.  But the Xixia people had no intention of stopping. They had enough soldiers and could take turns to rest and attack.  But what about Dashun City?  The remaining defense forces are almost exhausted, and there are no reserves.  As long as the soldiers cannot hold on, the destruction of the city and the death of people are inevitable.  Their only hope is Wang Shao of Qingzhou.  But there has been no movement from Wang Shao until now!  Is he also a shameless and despicable villain?  Are they the same as Lee Bo-gyu?  Just kill me with a borrowed knife, why bother the soldiers of Dashun City?  Last time it was more than 1,000, this time it is more than 5,000, you guys are going too far!  Lin Zhao's heart was full of hatred, and he didn't care much, so he lit the most critical beacon.  The situation in Dashun City is not optimistic. This cannot be hidden from the Xixia people at all, so there is no need to worry about asking for help.  If Wang Shao still ignores it, he can only curse him to heaven!  At least this flame of war will become evidence, and it will become evidence for the officials to impeach him.  Does impeachment alone work?  If Wang Shao dared to do this, he must have been instructed by Emperor Zhao Xu!  At this moment, Lin Zhao could only think this way, and the hatred for Zhao Xu in his heart became even stronger!  Anyway, the beacon fire has been ignited, and he doesn¡¯t know whether reinforcements will arrive.  Now I don¡¯t care much anymore, just hold on for a moment longer!  Seeing another Xixia soldier climbing up to the top of the city, Lin Zhao immediately rushed forward with his sword in hand. There was a scream and blood splattered on the top of the city.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng on the outskirts of Qingzhou looked at the three plumes of smoke rising from Dashun City and felt extremely nervous.  In fact, the sun has already set in the west, and under the faint night cover, the high-burning beacon fire is particularly obvious.  This was the most urgent message among the Song army, indicating that it was extremely urgent.  They all saw what kind of attack Dashun City suffered, and it was obvious that they could not hold on anymore, and the situation finally reached this critical moment.  For them, it does not matter if Dashun City is defeated. Even if Qingzhou falls, it is Zhao Xu who should worry about it now.  They only care about the safety of the young master, and there must be no danger.  "Brother Lei Lei, what should we do? Find a way to go into the city to rescue the young master?" Li Cheng was anxious, fearing that something big would happen at one o'clock in the evening.  The young master's status is too precious, and he does not dare to make any mistakes.  They??I don't want to make a mistake and regret it forever, so I must take some measures.  Li Cheng hurriedly wanted to go straight to Dashun City, but was held back by Jiang Leiting.  "Brother Lei Lei, what's the matter? Are you willing to go rescue the young master?" Li Cheng is still a bit young after all, and it is inevitable that he will lose his composure when encountering emergencies.  Jiang Leiting shook his head and said: "How could it be? The young master's life is the most important thing, but if you go like this, can you rescue the young master?" A rhetorical question brought Li Cheng back to reality.  Dashun City is now besieged by the Xixia army. How easy is it to rescue a key figure among thousands of troops?  "Then what should we do? Is it just doing nothing?" Li Cheng was a little anxious. He needed a proper solution now.  Jiang Leiting said: "Since frontal rescue is not possible, can we consider other ways? For example, to remove the firepower from the bottom of the cauldron?" Li Cheng vaguely understood something, but he couldn't explain it, and there was still a look of confusion on his face.  "Have you got any results from your investigation of the Xixia camp?" Jiang Leiting did not answer directly, but asked this question.  They had considered kidnapping Liang Yimi before, so they knew something about the Xixia camp.  Li Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he asked: "Brother Lei Lei, what do you mean by Liang Yi?" "He doesn't have much meaning now. Moreover, he is on the front line and protected by a large army, so there is no way he can succeed. For the current plan,  "We must let the Xixia army be in chaos." Jiang Lei explained: "As long as the Xixia army is in chaos, Dashun City may not be able to break through." "That's right!"  Suddenly, he understood completely what Jiang Leiting meant.  Over there, Jiang Leiting continued: "We entered the camp to investigate before and found out many things. While the Xixia people's attention is on Dashun City, we will give them a heavy blow from behind." "Okay, let's send  Go ahead and inform the sect leader, I will burn the food and grass of the Xixia people. You lead the people to pretend to make some noise and make them think it is a surprise attack from behind by the army!" Li Cheng quickly thought of a countermeasure based on the situation.  "Okay!" Then the two of them split up.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is a hidden desert valley dozens of miles southwest of Dashun City, which leads to the outside through a trail.  In summer and autumn, the mountain stream is full of flowing water. The water is not small, and it is majestic when the flash flood breaks out.  However, in winter and spring, the place will dry up, revealing a path, and not many people know about it.  According to the national boundaries, this place belongs to Xixia, but because of its remote location, rugged roads, and the threat of flash floods, there are no herdsmen grazing here.  At the same time, there are no troops stationed here, because there are high mountains behind it, and it is very difficult for the army to cross.  The battles between Song and Xia never passed through these places, so not many people paid attention to them.  What's more, the Xixia people now believe that the Song Dynasty people are frightened out of fear that Prime Minister Liang Yimi is leading an army nearby, and they are huddled in the city and dare not go out. What's so scary about this situation?  So I didn't take it to heart.  No one would have thought that there would be an army secretly stationed here at this time. Judging from their flags and costumes, it must be the Song Army!  That¡¯s right, they are from Wang Shao¡¯s department on Huanqing Road!  Of course, in addition to the Gyeongju garrison, there is also the Huanzhou garrison!  He is quietly stationed here at this moment, seeming to be waiting for something silently!  From beginning to end, when it came to Lin Zhao, Wang Shao had a public mind and had no despicable intentions to harm others. He had never received instructions from Wang Anshi and Zhao Xu.  However, he did have a purpose in arranging Lin Zhao to go to Dashun City. He did want Lin Zhao to be a fishing bait, but he did not want the bait to make any mistakes.  Since arriving in Qingzhou, Wang Shao has expected that the Xixia people will come back, so he has made preparations early.  In his opinion, if you do nothing and wait for the Xixia army to attack before defending, you will inevitably be very passive.  If things go on like this, there may be more variables and adverse consequences.  Wang Shao also felt that the Song Dynasty¡¯s strategy towards Xixia in the past was too conservative. What effect could passive defense have?  In this case, it is better to dig a hole for the Xixia people and catch turtles in the jar.  At first, Wang Shao was helpless, but when he learned that Lin Zhao was coming, he had a deep hatred for Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi.  Wang Shao took this into consideration. Isn¡¯t Lin Zhao a good bait?  There is a high chance that Liang Yimi will be fooled!  The bait is arranged, and the next most important thing is how to collect the net.  Wang Shao was already prepared for this. Because of his habit of collecting intelligence on the Xihe front line, Wang Shao began to understand the surrounding mountains and terrain when he was in Huanzhou.  It was precisely because of this that he was particularly interested in Lin Zhao's sand table.  Not to mention, the hard work pays offWang Shao really discovered something if he was a thoughtful person.  A trail was discovered near Huanzhou, which led to a detour into the mountains in Xixia, and then appeared behind Dashun City.  This is enough. When Liang Yimi's attention is completely focused on Dashun City, appearing behind him is enough to give him a fatal blow.  (To be continued)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 362, The Fatal Blow

    In recent times, Wang Shao has been under a lot of pressure.  The gossip in Qingzhou City has made him a little scared, and for the first time, he has seen what it means to be frightened by people's words.  He had somewhat heard about the grievances between Wang Xianggong's family and Lin Zhao.  But even if Wang Anshi instructed him, he would never do this. Wang Shao is an upright person, from beginning to end.  But his actions are inevitably misunderstood!  In order to confuse the Xixia people and attract Liang Yimi's attention, Dashun City must be put in a precarious state and in crisis. Only in this way can Liang Yimi concentrate on conquering Dashun City as soon as possible.  As long as he is eager for success and focuses his attention on Dashun City, his opportunity will come.  Wang Shao knew very well that doing so was unfair to the defenders of Dashun City and to Lin Zhao and Jing Sili. He also felt guilty, but sometimes it was so helpless and no one could do anything.  All the hardships and loneliness cannot be tagged to foreigners, and few people understand themselves.  There were even rumors and slanderous remarks, which made Wang Shao feel very uncomfortable.  Even Zhe Kexing, who was far away in Fuzhou, sent a letter asking him to protect Lin Zhaozhouquan.  Although the implication was very polite and did not mean to urge him at all, Wang Shao knew in his heart that someone in Fuzhou was anxious.  After all, Lin Zhao is the son-in-law of the Fuzhou Zhe family. Although they are both magistrates, how can he, the governor of Qingzhou, compare to the Fuzhou Zhe family who have been based in Yunzhong for hundreds of years?  Wang Shao was under a lot of pressure, but he managed to survive.  When Dashun City let out smoke for the first time, he had to make a gesture and send reinforcements symbolically for rescue. In the end, he retreated to Liyuan Fort and could not hold on.  As a result, the arrogant Xixia people had the illusion that the Song Dynasty people were easy to bully, and they were frightened.  In fact, Gyeongju at this time can be said to be an empty city. Except for the daily defenders, most of the troops have been transferred away.  If Liang Yimi led his army to raid Qingzhou at this time, he might succeed in capturing Qingzhou in one fell swoop.  But his attention was entirely on Dashun City and Lin Zhao, so he missed an opportunity.  Wang Shao led his army through thousands of miles and entered Xixia territory from Qinfeng Road.  Because of the full cooperation of Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, the journey was smooth.  After entering the Xixia territory and hiding in the mountains, Liang Yi visited Dashun City without paying attention.  Logically speaking, Li Fugui should have thought that he could reach the back of Dashun City by taking a thousand-mile detour.  But he didn't pay much attention to observation on weekdays, and his field of vision only limited to Qingzhou, so he didn't think much about it.  Under the influence of stereotyped thinking, it is believed that except for Liyuan Fort, there is no way to reach Dashun City from Gyeongju.  Liang Yimi also thought that there was only one road from the entire Song Dynasty to Dashun City, so he only set up an ambush at Liyuan Fort.  When Wang Shao came behind him, he didn't even know it.  It has been three or four days since the Song army of nearly 20,000 people arrived here, but Wang Shao has remained stationary and has not launched an attack rashly.  He was waiting, waiting until Liang Yimi was completely carried away and ignored everything else, and then suddenly launched an attack.  Only in this way can a fatal blow be guaranteed.  "Can Dashun City just hold on?"  This is what Wang Shao is most worried about.  If in the end the city was destroyed and everyone died, and Lin Zhao and Jing Sili died in battle, I would not be able to explain it clearly even if I had a thousand mouths.  He will definitely get a bad name, his whole life will be ruined, and he will also have enemies with people like the Fuzhou Zhe family, Cao Guo's uncle's family, and even the Empress Dowager.  The risk is really great, and the scale is difficult to grasp.  The pressure Wang Shao endured was no less than that of Lin Zhao and others!  He could only send out scouts and spies to pay attention to the situation in Dashun City at all times and respond immediately.  Finally, in the evening, the scout took Wang Shao to the top of a mountain and saw the beacon smoke rising into the sky in the distance.  Dashun City has reached its most critical moment. Wang Shao no longer hesitated and immediately ordered five thousand cavalry to dispatch and attack Dashun City immediately.  The infantry followed and gave the Xixia people a fatal blow.  When getting on the horse, Wang Shao put the letter from Zhe Kexing into his arms. The letter paper was already completely soaked with sweat from his palms.  Wang Shao took a deep breath and said silently: Lin Zhao, hold on, I'm coming!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dusk, Xixia Camp!  The battle in Dashun City in the distance was raging, and countless torches almost turned the sky red, extremely bright, almost like daylight.  Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi personally stood under the city to supervise the battle. The Xixia army was going all out to attack Dashun City, which was already in danger.  They firmly believe that if they continue the current offensive and attack with all their strength, they may be able to break through the city tonight or early tomorrow morning at the latest.  Liang Yimi was very proud. After a lot of effort, he finally had results and was about to break the city.  Standing under the city, he could vaguely see Lin Zhao running around on top of the city, directing battles, and even wielding a sword to fight, very brave.  &nbsp;You kid, please be proud for a while, tomorrow morning will be the day of your death.  When the city is destroyed, I will make you kneel at my feet and beg for mercy!  Thinking of this, Liang Yimi showed a ferocious smile and immediately commanded the army to step up the attack.  The Xixia soldiers also knew that as long as Dashun City was captured, their current hard days would be over.  Liang Guoxiang will also receive rewards, so he is tensed and wants to capture the city in one go.  Under such circumstances, everyone¡¯s eyes are focused on Dashun City.  The Xixia camp five miles away did not receive much attention. Although there were still some soldiers guarding it, after the continuous attacks, the soldiers who returned to the camp were extremely tired and in need of rest.  Therefore, they are all very lax. In addition, with the Prime Minister's army in front and the hinterland of Xixia in the rear, safety should be no problem. There is no psychological defense, so the entire camp is very lax in defense.  After Chen Qiao saw this situation, he was very excited, and he was not willing to let go of such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  The lax defense is a good opportunity for him to escape. As for whether he can break through Dashun City, what does it have to do with him?  The city was destroyed, and Liang Yi was so excited that he would not care about himself as a small person.  After the defeat, Liang Yimi was afraid that he would have to run for his life in a hurry. How could he remember him?  So no matter the success or failure of the Xixia people, he can escape calmly!  It would be great to go to the Western Regions and become a rich man!  Chen Qiao couldn't help but sigh, "Li Fugui, since you don't want to leave, then just ask for your blessings!"  When the Xixia soldiers were not paying attention, Chen Qiao slipped out quietly, planning to steal a horse from the stable and leave quickly.  While he was untying the reins, he was imagining a better life in the future, but at this moment, a black shadow suddenly flashed before his eyes.  Chen Qiao was shocked. When he subconsciously wanted to shout, his throat was already strangled.  Before completely losing consciousness, he saw a cold face between the blurred eyes (To be continued.)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 363: Watch the Show

    With a stern expression, Li Cheng strangled Chen Qiao's neck and slapped him hard on the back of the neck, causing Chen Qiao to lose consciousness.  They wanted to rescue the young master, but the situation in Dashun City was very critical. It had been besieged by the Xixia army and it was impossible to rescue him head-on.  So Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng came up with the strategy of drawing fire from the bottom of the cauldron and sneaking a surprise attack on the Xixia camp, which could be regarded as a strategy to encircle Wei and save Zhao.  Coincidentally, the Xixia soldiers who returned from the front line were very tired, coupled with their psychological carelessness, their defenses were very lax.  For Chen Qiao, it was an opportunity to escape, and for Li Cheng, it was also a good opportunity for a sneak attack.  Their goal is very clear, it is the stables and grain reserves of the rear camp. As long as something happens here, the Xixia camp will be in chaos, and Dashun City will have an opportunity to take advantage of it.  Unexpectedly, they accidentally discovered Chen Qiao when they arrived. They didn't know what this sneaky man wanted to do, but they didn't want to do anything bad by him, so they knocked him unconscious.  Chen Qiao is very shrewd and sees things very clearly. He also expected that something might change when the battle situation reached this level.  But despite all his calculations, he failed to notice that the Song army would suddenly attack, and he was unlucky enough to do so.  The escape plan was shelved. Fortunately, he was dressed in Han attire and Li Chengcai did not kill him directly.  But even if this is the case, his ending can only be left to fate.  Youdao is that the sky net is sparse and does not leak out, and that is probably the case.  Li Cheng¡¯s actions were not affected by this episode. They immediately took out the tung oil they had brought with them and sprinkled it on the Xixia people¡¯s granaries and haystacks.  Then there was a fire, and the Xixia camp suddenly burst into flames.  Although it is already spring at this time, the wind direction is still mainly northwest.  For the sake of transportation convenience and safety.  The Xixia people's grain and grass storage areas were located far west of their homeland.  The wind is now helping the fire.  The entire battalion soon went up in flames.  Not only that, Li Cheng and the others will also release all the horses in the stables, sprinkle tung oil on the horses, and then light all the hay near the stables.  Since then, the tails and manes of the war horses were all on fire. The horses were frightened and rushed around like crazy.  There are tens of thousands of war horses in the entire Xixia camp, and the scene is definitely scary when it gets crazy.  First in the process of rushing around.  The flames from the horses ignited more hay and tents.  Fires can be set and spread far faster than humans can, and even faster than strong winds.  A fire suddenly broke out, and the soldiers in the Xixia camp soon realized that something was wrong, and rushed to put out the fire while shouting.  However, under the triple influence of man-made arson, the spread of war horses, and the wind assisting the fire, the fire became quite serious and could not be controlled at all.  Just when the Xixia soldiers were at a loss, thousands of burning war horses suddenly rushed out like crazy.  The Xixia soldiers were immediately frightened and wanted to escape.  But where can one escape in such a situation?  In an instant, he was submerged in the galloping horses and was trampled into a pulp.  No bones remain.  Chen Qiao, who was next to the stable, was naturally not immune. He was the first to bear the brunt and disappeared without a trace. Perhaps being in a coma, his death would be less painful.  Although he is somewhat smart and relatively rational, there is a saying that those who do evil will inevitably perish.  The bad guy must be punished after all. His dream of being a rich man in the Western Regions and his life were completely submerged in the galloping horses and completely disappeared without a trace.  0 Seeing this scene from a distance, Li Cheng smiled coldly. In the Warring States Period, there was a single fire ox formation to defeat the Yan army. Today, I can also use this fire horse formation to defeat Xixia!  The entire Xixia camp was in complete chaos. There were wailings everywhere in the sea of ??fire. There were heavy casualties and few people escaped.  At the same time, the galloping war horses also played another role. The first effect of the silencing of thousands of horses was the tremor of the earth, which was spread far away to Dashun City.  The Xixia soldiers were immediately shocked. They were also a people on horseback and knew very well what a large-scale cavalry movement was like.  Then they turned around and saw blazing fire in the direction of the camp. The fire far exceeded Dashun City.  Liang Yimi was shocked and shouted hurriedly: "What's going on? What's going on?" In an instant, Liang Yimi's voice changed a little. It was obvious that he had realized what had happened, but he was not yet aware of it in his heart.  Be willing to admit it.  "Prime Minister, what's wrong, the Song army stole the camp, and the camp caught fire" A trusted general immediately investigated the situation and came to report in a panic.  Liang Yimi¡¯s hands and feet suddenly felt cold. Why is this happening again?  This is the result he least wants to see.  When he was about to break through Dashun City and capture Lin Zhao alive, why did such a change happen at the last moment?  Why?  Why?  While Liang Yi kept shouting in his mind, he thought of a very scary thing. Could it be that this place in Dashun City is a fishing bait?  Is it the Song Dynasty¡¯s plan?  Are you deliberately trying to lure yourself into being deceived?  Lin Zhao is really too despicable Although he is full of hatred in his heart, but nowWhen we are not thinking about these things, the most important thing is how to deal with the current crisis?  The loss is certain, and now we can only minimize the loss as much as possible.  After all, he is the dignified Xixia Prime Minister, so he still has some composure.  "How many people are there in the Song Army?" Liang Yimi asked in a deep voice. He thought that the Song Army had miraculously appeared behind him, and the number of people should not be too many.  "I don't know, a lot a lot" The general was in panic and was already a little incoherent.  ¡°It¡¯s no wonder he is there. Anyone who sees such a scene will be panicked and confused.  Just as he was speaking, the rumbling vibrations of the earth became more intense, and the burning and painful war horses galloped towards Dashun City.  Liang Yimi, like all the Xixia soldiers, were frightened and stunned.  They originally thought that the main army was under Dashun City, and even if the Song army came over, they could organize a counterattack. The situation might not be very bad, at least they would have a chance to fight back.  But under such circumstances, how can the situation get better?  The remaining formation was in disarray due to the impact of the horses. The most important thing was the confidence of the Xixia soldiers.  They had been attacking Dashun City tightly, which was already quite difficult.  Just when victory was in sight, major changes occurred behind him.  They didn't know exactly what happened, but they saw a raging fire in the camp and thousands of horses galloping towards them.  The situation must be quite critical. It must be an attack by the Song army. The return journey has been cut off. Now they are being attacked from both sides. The Xixia soldiers subconsciously thought this way.  The confidence in their hearts suddenly collapsed, leaving them screaming in terror.  He didn't even have time to scream out before he was trampled into a pulp by the fast-running horses.  In an instant, the city of Dashun was in chaos. Tens of thousands of Xixia soldiers were in complete chaos, with countless casualties and in a state of collapse.  The frightened horses were still running around, making the already chaotic situation even worse.  Liang Yimi didn't even have time to make corresponding countermeasures before a war horse galloped towards him.  Fortunately, he was protected by his own soldiers and was able to escape, but he was still in a terrible state.  Lin Zhao and Jing Sili looked at this chaotic and funny situation and laughed!  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:??? But I couldn¡¯t hold on anymore when I saw it, but unexpectedly, there was a turn for the better.  Fire horses rushed into the formation, the Xixia army was in chaos, and the crisis in Dashun City was suddenly resolved!  Is it Wang Shao's work?  Lin Zhao was thinking in his mind. Apart from Wang Shao, it seemed that no one else could help.  Wang Shao, Wang Shao!  Really, since you are coming to the rescue, why didn't you do it earlier?  Why do we have to wait until the most critical moment?  Thrilling is not fun, it almost kills someone!  Lin Zhao complained with a smile, but the feeling of surviving a disaster was still very satisfying.  At this moment, the Xixia army has stopped attacking. They are much more relaxed. They just stand at the top of the city and look at the chaotic and miserable situation below.  It stands to reason that if Wang Shao leads a large army to attack, it is best for his side to send troops to cooperate and attack from inside and outside to give the Xixia people a fatal blow.  However, Wang Shao¡¯s army has not been seen yet, and the situation is still unclear, so we definitely dare not attack rashly.  What's more, there are still war horses running wildly under the city, which are simply impossible to deal with. It will be really uncomfortable for me to go on like this.  So, Lin Zhao just stood at the top of the city and watched, with a hint of excitement and ridicule in the corner of his mouth!  At the same time, we are quietly waiting for Wang Shao¡¯s arrival!  Where is Wang Shao at this moment? ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wang Shao led a group of cavalry to rush over quickly, but when they arrived a few miles away from the Xixia camp, they saw blazing fire.  Immediately, the scouts also detected the chaotic situation ahead. Wang Shao couldn't help but wonder, what happened?  Why is the Xixia camp so chaotic?  But he also realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and there was no need to do it himself. The Xixia people's position was already in chaos.  It's just right, take this opportunity to give them a fatal blow.  Immediately mobilized troops and horses, and struck behind the Xixia people like a sharp sword The rumble of horse hooves sounded again, making the whole land tremble.  Jiang Leiting was originally responsible for creating momentum here and turning the Xixia people into frightened birds.  Seeing this situation, he knew that he didn't have to do anything at all.  It turns out that the sect leader¡¯s prediction was good, Wang Shao¡¯s character was pretty good, and he had been prepared for it In this case, just wait and see the good show!  Li Cheng didn't know why. When he heard the rumble of horse hoofs, he was still wondering: "Brother Thunder is so powerful? Is he so powerful?" But before he could recover, he saw a massive cavalry galloping towards him.  Come and kill the Xixia people in the back.     oh!  So it turned out that Li Cheng figured out the whole story instantly, so he wasn't surprised.  In the current situation, the crisis in Dashun City has been resolved, Mr.There was no problem with their safety, and they could finally breathe a sigh of relief.  We just have to wait and see the show. There is no doubt that this show will be exciting!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 364: Chasing and Killing the Broken Army

    Under Dashun City, Liang Yimi and tens of thousands of Xixia soldiers were in shock.  .????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????-???????????????? Attacked me by the Xixia soldiers, caused them to fall to the ground dead or wounded, or to run elsewhere.  The scene was a mess, and many Xixia soldiers died directly from being trampled by war horses. There were mutilated corpses and meat everywhere on the ground.  The scene is so tragic that it makes people feel sick just looking at it!  The Xixia soldiers who had survived the disaster came back to their senses, their eyes still full of horror, especially when they saw Pao Ze's body on the ground, and their legs trembled involuntarily. It was obvious that they were a little frightened.  Liang Yimi was lucky and was not injured under the protection of his own soldiers. However, he was still in a state of embarrassment at the moment, with panic, panic, and deep hatred in his eyes.  Until now, he is still a little confused and doesn't know what happened.  If it was a large-scale sneak attack by the Song army, why haven't we seen the Song army come to attack and kill it yet?  It seems that it was just a sneak attack by a small army of the Song Army. After all, I was careless and gave them a loophole.  But it doesn't matter, although the scene is tragic, the foundation of the Xixia army is still there.  It is entirely possible to regroup, and maybe we can take advantage of the situation and continue to attack Dashun City.  Even now, after he captured Lin Zhao, his desire for revenge remains undying.  At the moment, reorganizing the army is the top priority. Liang Yimi straightened the hat on his head and began to direct the soldiers to gather, restore order, and come forward to appease people's hearts.  Of the 50,000 Xixia army, there are still 20,000 to 30,000 at this time. Including the ambush near Liyuan Fort, the total number is more than 30,000, which is still very advantageous in terms of military strength.  Looking at the Xixia soldiers in disarray and the still-violent Dashun City, Liang Yimi suddenly became furious and full of hatred in his heart.  Why is it like this every time?  Is it possible that Lin Zhao has some help from the gods?  Is my luck so bad?  Liang Yimi's heart was full of unwillingness and anger.  He raised his head and glanced at Lin Zhao, who was standing proudly at the top of the city. The hatred in his eyes immediately rose, and he thought to himself: Just wait, when I regain my strength, I will destroy your city and kill everyone!  The wish is beautiful, but the reality is cruel!  Liang Yimi no longer has this opportunity.  Just as the Xixia soldiers were reorganizing and gathering, the earth began to tremble again, and the rumble of horse hooves came from the distance.  Liang Yimi and all the Xixia soldiers' pupils suddenly shrank and they were extremely nervous.  Liang Yimi knew very well that there would be no domestic reinforcements arriving for the time being, so coupled with this inexplicable fire, the result could only be the Song Dynasty cavalry.  The cavalry of the Song Dynasty is coming! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? As expected, the Xixia soldiers all realized this, their eyes were filled with fear, and their expressions suddenly became a little panicked.  They had been scared out of their wits by the fire horse. At this moment, they were in a panic. They had no will to resist and no intention to fight.  Seeing this, Liang Yimi smiled helplessly, his heart full of sadness.  What was supposed to come finally came. After all, I had underestimated Lin Zhao and Wang Shao. It was too late to realize it at this time.  Besides cursing Li Fugui, what else can be done?  Really helpless.  Evacuate, you must evacuate as soon as possible!  Liang Yimi knew very well that as long as they fought, they would definitely be defeated.  There might be a rout later, or even deserters.  Once this happens, the situation will be directly out of control and the defeat will be extremely complete.  Now that there is an organized evacuation, some people may have a chance to evacuate sadly.  At this moment, Liang Yimi no longer had any extravagant hopes, but he was somewhat lucky, and there was really not much time left for him.  Where is it so easy to retreat?  It would be troublesome under normal order, let alone when the soldiers were completely frightened.  How easy is it to retreat calmly?  A little carelessness can lead to a retreat.  It is difficult to straighten out the order in a short period of time. How could Wang Shao, who led the army to kill, give up this golden opportunity?  Before Liang Yi could get ready, the Song Dynasty cavalry came over.  Wang Shao rushed over and saw that the Xixia army was completely in chaos.  He was curious about who did this, it was so beautiful.  But at the moment, he couldn't care less about his doubts. The most important thing was to annihilate the enemy and give Xixia a fatal blow.  Five thousand cavalry were like a black cloud, rushing directly to Dashun City.  The confidence of the Xixia soldiers has been completely lost. It can be said that the military morale is in chaos and they are unable to organize effective resistance at all.  He didn¡¯t even resist at all, so he just threw away his helmet and turned around and ran away.  Escape has a collateral effect, especially when the army suffers a defeat. As long as there is one deserter, there will be an emergency.Then there will be a second one, a third one This is the situation of the Xixia soldiers at the moment. Perhaps they have not yet come out from the shadow of the running fire horse just now, and they are all terrified.  They had no intention of resisting at all, and their only thought might be to escape As a result, the Xixia army completely evolved into a rout, and the army was instantly defeated.  Even if they had an absolute advantage in numbers, it would still be of no avail.  The cavalry of the Song Dynasty were like wolves entering a flock of sheep, slashing and killing them with their swords. There was no resistance or obstruction at all. It was really like entering a deserted land.  The soldiers of the Western Army have been feeling aggrieved after staying on the border for so long. Have they ever had such a hearty battle?  It's almost one-sided.  This sense of refreshment and excitement greatly stimulated their confidence and morale. The Song army was full of momentum and its combat effectiveness doubled.  There were only 5,000 cavalry, but they killed more than 30,000 Xixia soldiers and were defeated. For a while, the sound of wailing could not be heard, and Xixia corpses were everywhere.  In the end, the frightened Xixia people forgot everything and just ran for their lives!  Song Jun became more courageous and immediately chased after them.  Seeing this situation, Liang Yimi knew that there was nothing he could do to save his life, so he sighed helplessly and joined the fleeing ranks.  When Lin Zhao and Jing Sili of Dashun City saw Wang Shao's arrival, the overall situation was decided, so what worries did they have?  An army was also sent out to hunt him down.  Suddenly, thousands of Song troops appeared in the northwest wilderness, chasing tens of thousands of Xixia troops. Corpses were everywhere, and blood flowed into rivers Seeing such a situation, Lin Zhao was very excited, and he could finally get out of his frustration these days.  The tone is gone.  "Liang Yimi, the time for revenge has come!" Lin Zhao shouted and rushed into Xixia's defeated army.  Killing the Xixia people is nothing. It would be best if the results can be expanded.  Lin Zhao was galloping among the defeated army, not wanting to gain something soon. He accidentally discovered the Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi running away with his head in his arms.  Without saying a word, Lin Zhao immediately picked up the reins and led his army in pursuit

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 365: Prisoners

    After holding on for so long, Lin Zhao was holding his breath!  It's not easy to get a chance, so naturally I'm going to let out a bad breath.  Furthermore, this time it was a counterattack against Xixia. If they just drove away the Xixia army and achieved nothing, it seemed to have no effect.  At least, Lin Zhao hoped to further expand his victory. It was under such circumstances that he discovered Liang Yimi.  Liang Yi is a big fish. Now that Lin Zhao has discovered him, how can he let him escape?  "Firstly, I came to seek revenge on this guy. You bullied me so much some time ago. Dashun City is in danger, and there are countless casualties among the soldiers. This time it falls into my hands, and you must pay a price."  Secondly, Liang Yimi¡¯s status is very valuable!  The dignified Xixia Prime Minister and uncle, Empress Dowager Liang's biological brother, catching him would be a good blow to the morale and arrogance of the Xixia army.  Maybe we can get more benefits from Liang Yimi, at least a good bargaining chip, or a good hostage.  It was precisely for this reason that Lin Zhao was determined to win and immediately led a team of men to catch up, hoping to capture Liang Yi.  Wang Shao saw Lin Zhao going out of the city to pursue him from a distance, and he felt a little worried. The wise man is to never chase the enemy when he is in trouble. If this continues, there might be some danger.  Such a result has far exceeded his expectations. He is already very satisfied, so he has no other extravagant expectations.  This plan has made Lin Zhao suffer in Dashun City for a long time. Wang Shao was very apologetic for encountering such danger.  At this time, he had won a great victory, and he could not be put in danger, so he immediately ordered his generals to lead their troops to assist.  "If the Xixia army has some order and can organize counterattacks and cut off the rear, then it is really a waste of time to pursue the enemy.  It would be very dangerous.  But right now.  The Xixia army was completely defeated.  The army was defeated, there was no effective resistance at all, and they even had no confidence at all, so they just tried to escape.  Liang Yi was also in a very embarrassed state. He instantly changed from a high-spirited Xixia Prime Minister to a bereaved dog.  His personal guards had been scattered in the chaos, but fortunately there were still dozens of guards left around him, making it relatively easy to escape, but there was still a long way to go.  But it is also these guards.  Putting him in danger again.  Among the many guards, there must be a big shot. It was because of this that Lin Zhao bit him. Then he discovered his traces and started to chase him.  Lin Zhao was accompanied by soldiers from Dashun City. They were all the elites of the Western Army. Now, after experiencing the baptism of fire, they are all warriors who swear to serve.  In the end, they also held their breath and wanted to take revenge.  Furthermore, what a great achievement it is to capture the Xixia Prime Minister alive!  Everyone rushed towards this amazing feat.  The morale is like a rainbow.  The war horse galloped under its crotch, and when it met the Xixia soldiers blocking the road along the way, they suddenly slashed and killed them with their swords.  It was completely a unilateral and wanton request. The knights of the Song Army quickly caught up with them as if they were in a deserted place.  In the chaotic situation, Liang Yimian encountered obstacles at every turn, unable to run fast at all, and his journey was greatly hindered.  What¡¯s more important is that Lin Zhao will not give him a chance to escape.  "Prime Minister Liang, we meet again!" Lin Zhao and the soldiers of the Song Army galloped past, and instantly stood in front of Liang Yimi and others.  Seeing Lin Zhao again, Liang Yi¡¯s eyes almost burst into flames and he was full of anger, but he couldn¡¯t say a word.  No wonder, in just a moment, the situation and status between the two people have fundamentally changed.  From the high-spirited Xixia Prime Minister to a running bereaved dog, according to the current trend, he may become a corpse or a prisoner.  The change only occurs in an instant, only one or two hours before and after. The feeling of falling from heaven to hell is too huge. How can Liang Yimi accept it in a short time?  But the indisputable fact is before his eyes, he failed, and he failed completely.  This is definitely the darkest moment in his life!  Not only was the entire 50,000-strong army defeated and defeated, how should I explain it to my sister?  After Liang Yi was troubled for a moment, he squeezed out a wry smile. It seemed that he no longer needed to explain, and he was about to become a prisoner of the Song army.  For a moment, Liang Yimi even thought of committing suicide. There is a saying in the Central Plains that a scholar must be killed but not humiliated.  Although the Xixia people do not emphasize integrity so much, the feeling of being a prisoner is really uncomfortable.  What¡¯s more, he is the dignified Prime Minister of Xixia. It is not just himself who is embarrassed, but the entire Xixia Kingdom. He does not want the entire Liang family and his sister to be embarrassed because of him.  Liang Yimi had already thought about what might happen after he was caught. He did not want to become a bargaining chip in the hands of the Song Dynasty people and embarrass his sister, the Queen Mother Liang.  What¡¯s more, the person who led the army to pursue him was Lin Zhao, who was his mortal enemy. He had treated him like that. Now that he had the chance to deal with him, how could he be soft-hearted?  Don¡¯t you know what kind of torture you will suffer?  Liang Yimi could not help but judge a gentleman with a villain's heart, so he naturally felt a little fearful in his heart.  But suicide?It takes courage. Liang Yimin really doesn't want to die. He simply can't do this himself.  Perhaps in order to convince himself, he wanted another saying from the Central Plains people: Keep the green hills and don¡¯t worry about running out of firewood.  So he just stood there blankly and looked at Lin Zhao coldly: "Yes, we meet again!" When he said this, Liang Yimi felt extremely sour, and his eyes showed too much helplessness.  .  It turned out that he wanted to capture Dashun City and capture Lin Zhao to avenge his previous humiliation.  As a result, he failed again at the last moment. Not only did he not get revenge, but he once again suffered humiliation and humiliation.  At this time, dignity has disappeared, and life may be in danger. It is really embarrassing for a high-ranking country to mess up to this extent, and even make people want to cry.  Apart from sighing helplessly, Liang Yi could do nothing, and everything was meaningless.  "There is nothing greater than grief," Liang Yimi probably felt like this at the moment.  He doesn't know what kind of mentality he should have?  It's like the six gods have no master, even like a walking zombie.  Liang Yimi did not move, but the guards around him were aggressive, at least neither humble nor overbearing. They surrounded Liang Yimi for protection and looked at the Song Dynasty soldiers fiercely.  Judging from their expressions and movements, if the Song Dynasty people dared to take a step forward, they would fight tooth and nail.  This is their responsibility, and they must do all they can to protect the Prime Minister. Even in such a critical situation, they still cannot leave their posts without authorization.  This is the duty of a guard and the integrity of a guard. For Liang Yimi, having a group of such loyal guards is a blessing and a comfort.  "Since Liang Guo loves Dashun City so much, let's go back and have a chat!" Lin Zhao completely turned a blind eye to the many guards and didn't take them seriously at all.  At this time, any resistance is meaningless and is simply asking for trouble and death.  Lin Zhao had no expression on his face, just stared at Liang Yimi and said lightly.  The implication is very clear, Liang Yimi will soon become a prisoner and a prisoner.  When the guards heard this, they were all filled with indignation. They raised their scimitars and guarded Liang Yi closely.  But what¡¯s the use?  The Song troops around Lin Zhao also drew their swords and even pointed their bows and crossbows at them. After all, there was a big difference in numbers, so they were destined to suffer.  The balance of power and the situation of superiority and inferiority have fundamentally changed. As long as Lin Zhao is willing, he can turn them all into silent corpses at any time.  As for the Xixia soldiers passing nearby, they did not come to the rescue at all. They had no other thoughts when they fled for their lives. They could no longer care about the Prime Minister.  What's more, in order to capture Dashun City as soon as possible these days, Liang Yimi forced the soldiers too hard, and there were already complaints.  The soldier didn't even care about escaping for his own life, so how could he care about saving him?  Furthermore, the state ministers have been captured by the Song army. Can these small soldiers protect themselves?  Escape became the only thought of the Xixia soldiers.  There are people passing by this place, even if they see it and want to rescue, there is nothing they can do. Any vain attempt to rescue is suicidal.  What¡¯s more, Wang Shao¡¯s army behind him has already come after him.  Although the number of people was not very large, the momentum was great. The Xixia people, who did not know what was going on and were frightened out of their wits, did not care about the large number and only focused on running away.  As a result, thousands of knights chased tens of thousands of Xixia's defeated troops in the northwest wilderness.  Liang Yimi was naturally helpless and surrounded by Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao looked at Liang Yimi without saying a word, quietly waiting for his decision. After all, he was the Xixia Prime Minister. Although he was a life-and-death opponent, he still had to leave some dignity to the other party.  The silence lasted for a long time. Liang Yimi finally slowly closed his eyes and waved his hand gently, asking his subordinates to give up resistance.  Just listen to him say: "I'll stay and let them go, okay?" "Okay!" Lin Zhao still admired this group of dedicated and loyal guards.  Now that Liang Yimi has spoken, it might as well give them a way out.  The focus is only on Liang Yi, the other soldiers and crabs will not be important.  At the same time, the Xixia Prime Minister was captured, and it was necessary to inform Xixia. One-sided words were not convincing, so it was best to let these guards go back and explain.  I believe Empress Dowager Liang is more willing to believe them.  The guards were unwilling to leave at all and did not leave until Liang Yimi scolded him repeatedly.  Lin Zhao looked at their leaving figures with sympathy.  She had let them go, could Empress Dowager Liang let them go?  Whether it is to protect the country against the prime minister, or to kill people to silence them, they may not escape death. This may be their fate!  "Prime Minister Liang, please!" Lin Zhao chuckled, feeling extremely happy.  Liang Yimi also slowly closed his eyes. At this moment, he had gradually calmed down and no longer had the initial mania and hatred.  Since he does not have the courage to commit suicide, he can only face a cruel situation What will be the result, he himself said??Clearly, the future seems very scary!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 366: The traitor is given the title of head

    On March 17th, the fourth year of Xining, the crisis in Dashun City was relieved after being besieged and attacked by the Xixia army for more than ten days.  Wang Shao, who had the power to know Qingzhou, arrived with reinforcements and attacked the Xixia camp from behind, winning a complete victory.  That night, more than 10,000 Xixia soldiers were killed and more than 10,000 were captured. They died under the hoofs of horses, or they fled and scattered, countless of them.  The Xixia army near Liyuan Fort got the news and came to the rescue, but was intercepted by Wang Shao. Liu Changzuo, the defender of Liyuan Fort, seized the opportunity to pursue and kill him. The two armies attacked from front to back and annihilated the entire army.  This battle not only relieved the crisis in Dashun City, but also annihilated and captured 40,000 to 50,000 Xixia soldiers.  This is a rare major victory in the war against Xixia in recent years, and it is definitely worthy of a special mention.  Under Dashun City, the Song Army infantry has arrived, and Wang Shao is directing his subordinates to clean up the battlefield.  Looking at the corpse on the ground that looked like flesh and mud, Wang Shao couldn't help being surprised and filled with emotion.  He had already heard about the Fire Horse Formation, and was very happy in his heart. If the Fire Horse Formation hadn't broken up the Xixia army, how could it have been so easy to defeat the enemy by himself?  Even if they win, it will be a narrow victory, and the result will definitely not be so outstanding.  I don¡¯t know who set a fire in the Xixia camp. It is really wonderful Maybe I can only ask them!  Wang Shao looked up and saw Jing Si standing in a hurry and coming in a hurry.  "General Wang Zhizhou!" Wang Shao saw that Jing Sili's body was covered in blood and there were many stains on his body. He immediately stepped forward and said, "Sili, I've made you suffer. Your injuries don't matter, right?" "It doesn't matter.  "It's just a skin injury!" "What are the casualties in Dashun City?" Wang Shao asked hurriedly, this was the thing he felt most guilty about.  The ones who suffered the most in this battle were definitely the defenders in Dashun City. According to this rhythm.  There will definitely be no shortage of casualties.  "More than 1,700 people were killed. Almost all of them were injured. More than 1,000 people were seriously injured" Jing Sili gave a somewhat cruel answer.  Wang Shao closed his eyes silently after hearing this, obviously he couldn't bear it!  The last thing we want is to see such an outcome, but it is inevitable in the end.  After a moment of silence, he ordered: "Treat the injured soldiers with all your strength. I will make arrangements. The soldiers who died in the battle will receive increased compensation. The survivors will all have merit and will be rewarded." "Thank you Zhizhou!" Jing Sili felt at ease.  This is what the soldiers under my command paid for with their blood and lives, and it is a matter of course.  "Thank you for your hard work!" Wang Shao patted Jing Sili heavily on the shoulder. At this time, they directly formed a friendship.  Jing Sili came into Wang Shao's vision and was reused by him. The two finally joined hands to start the battle of Xihe "Has Dongyang not come back yet?" What Wang Shao wanted to see most at the moment was Lin Zhao.  I also want to apologize to him.  During this battle, he took advantage of Lin Zhao and put him in danger.  To be honest, Wang Shao himself felt very unkind.  So now it is necessary to apologize to Lin Zhao.  Jing Sili said: "No, he went to pursue him. I don't know" Wang Shao also looked worried. Lin Zhao has not come back for a long time, which inevitably makes people worried. The war has been completely won. Don't make any mistakes at this moment.  That's good.  Just as he was talking, Jing Sili looked into the distance and said excitedly: "Okay, I'm back!" "Dongyang, I'm back. Is everything okay?" Wang Shao hurriedly stepped forward to ask with concern. A magistrate was so humble and condescending.  Full of sincerity, which is pretty good.  When Lin Zhao saw Wang Shao, although he had a lot of dissatisfaction and questions in his heart, he was the magistrate of the state after all, and in the end there were no terrible consequences, so he couldn't fall out.  "Wang Zhizhou, if you have a plan, please tell me earlier. You will keep us in fear for half a month, and there will be many casualties among the soldiers You are not kind!" Lin Zhao expressed his dissatisfaction tactfully.  Wang Shao could naturally hear that this matter was indeed his fault, and it was reasonable for Lin Zhao to say something.  Immediately said: "Dongyang, I'm sorry, this matter is indeed my fault" Seeing Wang Shao's sincere attitude, Lin Zhao couldn't say anything else.  Theoretically, Wang Shao was in charge of Qingzhou's military affairs, and he had the right to make such arrangements.  What's more, Wang Shao also came to the rescue at the last moment. It was not a borrowed knife to kill someone as he had thought before, which was gratifying enough.  "Dongyang, don't be angry. I'll give you a gift first to calm down" Wang Shao smiled, then waved his hand, and some soldiers brought up a man. It was Li Fugui, the former governor of Qingzhou who defected to Xixia.  .  This fellow was quite lucky. He was not trampled by the flaming horses or hacked to death by the swords in the chaos.  Originally, he was with Liang Yimi, but in the end he broke up Under such a situation, it was impossible to escape. The sky net was so meticulous that it was not missed, but he was eventually caught by Wang Shao's men "  Li Fugui!" Lin Zhao's eyes turned cold, and he immediately gritted his teeth. This is the last time since his rebirth.He may be the one!  At this moment, Li Fugui, who was trembling like a bereaved dog, was terrified.  He really couldn't figure it out. How could he be defeated?  They were about to capture Dashun City, but something happened at the last minute.  Oops, it¡¯s true If he had known that he should have listened to Chen Qiao and left for the Western Regions earlier, Li Fugui regretted it for a while.  But there is no regretful medicine in this world. It was already too late. Li Fugui wondered if Chen Qiao had escaped.  It would be great if he could save himself one more time When he had such extravagant hopes, he didn't know that his former confidant had died under the horse's hooves Wang Shao said in a deep voice: "Dongyang, I will leave this person to you.  It's up to you!" "Really?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised. According to the procedure, Li Fugui should be taken to Bianjing and handed over to a judge for trial and conviction.  Of course, it only means you can live a little longer. Collaboration with the enemy and treason is inevitable.  "Everyone is dead. The sword has no eyes on the battlefield. Wouldn't it be nice for a shameless collaborator and traitor to die under the sword of a soldier?" Wang Shao's meaning was very clear. He was the one who wrote the final military report anyway. How did Li Fugui die?  He has the final say!  He knew that Lin Zhao hated Li Fugui very much, so it was most appropriate for him to deal with it. This was an apology and a favor to Lin Zhao.  At the same time, he also felt that it was not a good thing for Li Fugui to return to Bianjing. If he bit someone randomly and caused another disturbance, it would be better to let him die in the northwest.  "Thank you!" Lin Zhao probably understood Wang Shao's intentions and was very grateful!  "Li Fugui, did you ever think that you would have this day?" Lin Zhao stepped forward to grab Li Fugui and said coldly: "But still remember, that night, right here, I swore an oath that I would kill you with my own hands for the sake of that person who died in vain.  More than a thousand soldiers took revenge! "The traitor must be beheaded, and the soldiers must be given an account in heaven. This is the belief that Lin Zhao has always adhered to!  "Lin Zhao, I really regret it. I should have killed you with one blow" "I regret it, it's too late!" Lin Zhaohuo pulled out his sword Li Fugui looked at the bloody sword and said tremblingly: "What are you going to do?  What are you going to do? You" The frightened Li Fugui shouted randomly, and finally even shouted: "Lin Zhao, be careful, Liang Yimi has escaped. He hates you very much and will kill you one day.  Your" "Liang Yimi? Him?" Lin Zhao waved his hand and the bound Liang Yimi was brought up.  There was a sudden exclamation (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 367 Accident and Turnaround

    Liang Yimi was actually captured?  !  Li Fugui was horrified. This can be said to be his last hope. Let¡¯s think so for now!  Now that the matter has come to this, execution is inevitable. If someone can kill his enemy in the future, it can be regarded as revenge for himself. At least there is hope of revenge.  But Liang Yimi was captured alive. It seemed that his situation was not good and his life might be in danger.  The hopelessness of revenge was probably the most uncomfortable thing for Li Fugui. For a moment, his eyes were full of panic and despair, and he couldn't say a word.  Wang Shao and Jing Sili were also quite shocked. They didn¡¯t expect that Lin Zhao¡¯s pursuit of the bandits was actually quite effective, and he actually caught the Xixia Prime Minister. He was really a big fish!  Now it¡¯s interesting, but it¡¯s a great achievement!  Of course, catching Liang Yimi may cause a series of turbulence, and how to deal with it is also a troublesome matter.  Wang Shao felt that no matter what, the matter must be reported to Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, as soon as possible, and then reported to Bianjing for the people above to make a decision.  But one thing is for sure, Lin Zhao is really powerful, and he has done a lot of credit this time. It seems that he is due for promotion again.  Taking advantage of Li Fugui¡¯s daze, Lin Zhao picked up his shirt and walked towards the distance, where hundreds of soldiers who died in vain were buried.  Lin Zhao's intention was very obvious. What he wanted to do was self-evident and everyone could see clearly.  Wang Shao and Jing Sili just looked at this scene coldly, and no one stepped forward to stop them.  That's what happened. Li Fugui was completely free. A man who harmed soldiers and collaborated with the enemy and treason did not deserve sympathy.  Lin Zhao, on the other hand, kept his word, and it was time for this public case to come to an end and be settled.  Went to the graves of the soldiers.  Lin Zhao violently threw Li Fugui to the ground.  He said coldly: "Li Fugui. Look at them, do you know you are wrong? What do you think?" "Ah!" Li Fugui felt pain at first, then looked at the low and undulating grave mound, and then turned around to see the stone in Lin Zhao's hand.  The sharp knife was immediately frightened and howled repeatedly.  Death is very scary, especially for people like Li Fugui who are greedy for power, glory and wealth. They are even more afraid of death!  Couldn't escape.  If you get caught you have to accept your fate.  He originally thought he would be sent back to Bianjing to face trial.  The death penalty is inevitable, but in Bianjing, the officials and Wang Xianggong may miss their old friendship, or threaten them with what they know, so that they can at least die with dignity.  If possible, one might be able to save one's life.  Even now, he still has not given up his extravagant hope. As long as he lives, he will have more hope.  It's a pity that Lin Zhao didn't give him this opportunity at all.  Instead, execute him on the spot.  Lin Zhao said coldly: "What? Are you afraid of death? Are you afraid? Have you ever thought about how those soldiers felt when you burned the barracks?" "Please, don't kill me, don't kill me  I" Li Fugui was a spineless thing after all, and he immediately begged for mercy, seemingly extremely frightened.  "Huh, begging for mercy? What qualifications do you have to beg for mercy? Did you ever show mercy to those more than a thousand soldiers? They fought hard for the country and did not die on the battlefield. They finally survived, but they were killed Your crime is so heinous that it cannot be tolerated by God.  ." Lin Zhao's expression was grim, thinking of the tragic situation in Dashun City that night, Li Fugui must die.  The traitor must be beheaded, and the great revenge must be avenged. Only in this way can the spirits of the dead soldiers in heaven be comforted, and the promise to the soldiers be fulfilled!  "Don'tdon't" Lin Zhao ignored Li Fugui's cry for mercy. He raised the knife and dropped it, and the sharp knife pierced Li Fugui's chest.  Li Fugui didn't even have time to shout before he fell down, and his pupils instantly became dim. His eyes were very complicated, showing fear, resentment, and remorse Since his rebirth, Lin Zhao has killed many people, but most of them were on the battlefield.  Fight hard.  It seemed like it was the first time to kill a person in person.  After experiencing many things, Lin Zhao has deeply understood that if he wants to live well in this era of supremacy of power, although he does not have to be ruthless, he cannot be merciful or have too much compassion.  After killing Li Fugui, Lin Zhao said without changing his expression, his heart not beating: "A person like you should have been cut into pieces with a thousand cuts and executed in Ling Chi, but now I give you a happy life, which is an advantage for you!" Then, Lin Zhao raised his head to the sky.  He said loudly: "Soldiers, rest in peace. The traitor has been crowned and has avenged you!" At this moment, the cold wind howled outside Dashun City, and there were faint whimpering sounds in the sky.  There seemed to be countless heroic spirits who came in person, either crying or moved, and their spirits in heaven could finally rest in peace.  The soldiers alive under the city also felt deeply, and they had no sympathy for Li Fugui's death.  They all know what happened in Dashun City. Harming their subordinates will never be tolerated. They deserve to die!  Especially this time, he actually collaborated with the enemy and treason, leading the Xixia army to attack, which made the Song DynastyThere will be no peace on the northern border.  The soldiers of the Western Army had to go to the battlefield to fight, and there were countless casualties!  Their relatives were also affected by the war and were even killed by the Xixia people, so they were naturally full of anger.  Therefore, seeing Lin Zhao kill Li Fugui, not a single soldier showed mercy, and everyone clapped their hands and applauded him. It was really a very satisfying thing.  Some people even cried loudly. It is said that some of the dead soldiers in Dashun City were their brothers or fellow villagers!  After a while, dawn arrived, the morning light in the east dimmed, and the morning glow appeared. A new day began, bright and bright Wang Shao also sighed softly, Li Fugui is dead!  He was killed by Lin Zhao and accomplished by him.  In this way, the old forces of Li Bogyu in Gyeongju will completely give up, which will help him to better control Gyeongju.  At the same time, it is also a good incentive for the military morale. In the next counterattack against Xixia, the momentum will be like a rainbow, and victory will be much easier.  Wang Shao is not a person who is greedy for power. What he wants is this objective and beneficial result.  At dawn, after a night of fierce fighting, everyone was very tired, leaving some soldiers to clean up the battlefield.  The rest either entered Dashun City to rest or set up camps outside the city.  Wang Shao also followed Jing Sili and Lin Zhao into Dashun City. As he walked, he said: "There is a very important matter at the moment. How should Liang Yimi deal with it?" Although Lin Zhao captured the people, there are some differences between them.  Hatred.  But Liang Yimu's status is valuable.  Special and sensitive.  Don't act rashly.  If they were ordinary prisoners, they would just deal with them, such as Li Fugui.  But what Lin Zhao said about this matter doesn't count, what Wang Shao said doesn't count, and whoever said it in Qingzhou doesn't count now.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Let's report it to the Han Xuanfu envoy first, and report it to Bianjing at the same time? Everything will follow the orders of Lord Zhizhou!" Wang Shao was afraid that Lin Zhao had something in mind, and he was very satisfied to see him so cooperative.  He nodded and said: "That's great. Dongyang has done a great job this time. Liang Yi has it in his hands, which is an important bargaining chip. It seems that this war can be ended early!" Jing Sili and Lin Zhao also had the same feeling.  The idea is that sometimes one important person is worth thousands of troops.  Liang Yimi is the younger brother of Empress Dowager Liang, so he is destined to be worth this price.  It would be best if the war could end as soon as possible. At least the soldiers could avoid the disaster of war and suffer fewer casualties.  The experience of Dashun City taught them that war is really cruel.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "In that case, let Liang Guoxiang loose his ties and entertain him well. We, the Song Dynasty, are a country of etiquette, and we cannot neglect our guests." After hearing this, Wang Shao smiled softly: "That's indeed the case oops  , The victory in last night's battle was thanks to the fire in the Xixia camp, but your handiwork was really brilliant!" After hearing this, Jing Sili and Lin Zhao were stunned and said, "Isn't it Wang Zhizhou's fault?  " "You didn't do it?" This time it was Wang Shao's turn to be stunned.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Dashun City is besieged and we can't get out at all. Seeing the situation just now, we thought Lord Zhizhou had already made arrangements!" A problem arose. After several exchanges and questions, they all realized a problem  question.  The most important reason for the victory in last night's battle was the chaos in the Xixia camp, and the fire was brilliant.  But upon closer inspection, it turns out that the fire was not started by any of them, which is a bit strange.  "It's not what you did" Wang Shao said: "When we came from afar, the Xixia camp was already on fire If the fire horses hadn't disrupted the Xixia people's positions, it wouldn't have been easy for us to defeat the enemy At least there wouldn't have been any  Such a result who was responsible for it?" Lin Zhao also had the same question. It was obvious that this mysterious man helped people like him.  But who is it?  Why is there no sign at all, and no one can even imagine who did it?  He left no traces, and now that he has won, he has not come to see him again. It is truly miraculous.  But at least one thing was that these people were friends rather than enemies, which helped them a lot.  Wang Shao thought so too, but what he was curious about was, where was the starting point of these people's help?  To help yourself?  Contribute to the Song Dynasty?  Or help Lin Zhao?  He had a vague feeling that these people seemed to be coming for Lin Zhao.  In a major victory, it is inevitable that there will be a bit of suspense!  Wang Shao pondered for a long time, thought for a while and said: "Maybe it was a patriot who did it!" "Yes, it is a patriot!" At the moment, he can only think so, Wang Shao was in the military report to Han Jiang and Bianjing  This suspense is naturally omitted.  As long as things go well, having too many unnecessary questions will only make people anxious and create a lot of unnecessary trouble.  The Xixia people lost this battle, but that doesn¡¯t mean they won¡¯t make a comeback.  Especially if Liang Yimi is captured, it is still unknown what the consequences will be.  Therefore, the situation in Gyeongju is serious.??Don't you have time to take care of these things?  These people are willing to help, at least they don't have any malicious intentions. Since they don't want to show up, why bother to get to the bottom of it?  Lin Zhao was noncommittal about this. He had not thought about the relationship between these mysterious people and himself, nor the shocking secret hidden behind them.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It¡¯s daybreak, and the tragedy and chaos from last night can still be seen in the fields around Dashun City.  Li Cheng looked at this scene and said with a smile: "Brother Lei Lei, look at it, a great victory!" "Yes, it is really beautiful, and the fire is wonderful. After reporting it to the sect master, he will definitely reward you.  "Jiang Leiting is also very happy. The victory of the army is on the one hand, but more importantly, the young master is safe and sound. This is more important than anything else.  Li Cheng chuckled: "Thanks to the momentum created by Brother Lei Lei" "You kid, are you kidding me?" Jiang Lei Lei scolded with a smile. If Wang Shao's army hadn't arrived in time last night, they would have been able to win with just the bluff of a few of them.  What effect?  Li Cheng said in a deep voice: "It seems that I misunderstood Wang Shao before. As you and the sect leader said, he had already planned it. He just made things so thrilling and put the young master and himself in danger. It was a bit inappropriate.  "Jiang Leiting said leisurely: "Perhaps Wang Shao wanted to attract the Xixia people to take the bait! If he knew the identity of the young master, he would never dare to take such a risk This person did not kill anyone with a borrowed knife. It would be good to murder the young master.  , The character that Mr. Ouyang likes is really good!" "Yes, this is the best, and the result now is considered satisfactory. I heard that Li Fugui was killed by the prince, and Liang Yimi was also captured alive.  It's a great achievement, it seems that the young master is expected to be promoted!" Li Cheng smiled, this guy has always been known for being well-informed.  Jiang Leiting pondered for a moment and said: "There is no problem with the young master's safety now. Let's evacuate first. We must evacuate cleanly and don't leave any clues to Wang Shao." Rescuing Lin Zhao is one thing, but it cannot be done because of it.  His identity was exposed, at least not yet.  Li Chengsheng nodded immediately and said, "Preparations are already underway. We will evacuate immediately and return to Qingzhou to report to the sect leader!" They thought they would bring this good news back to Qingzhou.  The Iron Mask Sect Leader will definitely be very gratified and happy.  But unexpectedly, the Iron-faced Sect Leader's tone was calm after hearing this, and he said after a long time: "It's a good thing, at least it's better than I imagined I was still in a dilemma at first, but now it seems that things have turned around." What happened?  Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng both had an ominous premonition in their hearts. After seeing the secret letter in the hands of the Iron Mask Master, their expressions became a little gloomy.  All the victory was gone at this moment, and the situation seemed a little bad ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Xixia, Xingqing Mansion!  "What, the Prime Minister was captured by the Song army?" Empress Dowager Liang was shocked when she heard the news.  Liang Yi¡¯s bodyguards escaped successfully. As soon as they arrived at the Xixia city, they rode fast horses and delivered the news to Xingqing Mansion in time.  Therefore, Queen Mother Liang learned about the results of Dashun City in the shortest possible time.  The battle was defeated, and the plan to attack Dashun City failed again. The 50,000-strong army was almost completely wiped out.  This result is very surprising, but Empress Dowager Liang always feels that it is expected.  After all, the younger brother was a little eager for quick success and not careful enough. He didn't even notice that this was a trap set by the Song Dynasty.  So he rashly bit the bait, but now that he didn't eat the bait, he lost his troops and returned miserably Some of the defeated soldiers came back, but his younger brother Liang Yimi didn't come back The dignified Xixia Prime Minister was actually captured by the Song army.  , this is so funny, yet so frightening, and it is completely beyond the expectations and ability of Empress Dowager Liang.  She could accept defeat calmly, but she never thought that Liang Yimi could not escape and would become a prisoner.  He was the dignified Xixia Prime Minister. Being captured was a very serious matter, and its impact even exceeded the defeat of hundreds of thousands of troops.  It is self-evident how great a blow this had to the morale of the Xixia army and the face of the Xixia Kingdom.  More importantly, Liang Yimi is her biological brother, which is a huge blow in terms of sibling affection and reliance on his brother.  From a family perspective, the Empress Dowager Liang naturally did not want anything to happen to her younger brother, but at this moment he was captured by the Song Army.  Will his life be threatened? Can he still return to Xixia Kingdom?  Everything is unknown, and the more so, the more worrying it becomes Furthermore, politically, my younger brother is the Prime Minister of Xixia, and my orphaned and widowed mother needs him to support her, and she needs to rely on him for many things.  Without Liang Yimi, Empress Dowager Liang didn't know how to maintain the precarious status of herself and her son Li Bingchang.?  It can be said that Liang Yimi carried the fate of the Liang family and the entire Xixia Kingdom.  He is really important!  But now he has become a prisoner of the Song Army!  Empress Dowager Liang asked in a deep voice: "Tell me, howhow did the Prime Minister fall into the enemy's camp?" The guard who hurried back said: "The Prime Minister came in and has been commanding the attack on Dashun City. He was about to capture the city, but  We didn¡¯t want something to go wrong at the last moment The camp was attacked, and the Song Dynasty army suddenly came out from behind us Our army was caught off guard, and our positions were in chaos, resulting in a rout The Prime Minister wanted to turn the tide, but was unable to do so, so we had no choice but to  The guarding prime minister left as soon as possible, but he didn't want to be caught up by the Song Dynasty guard Lin Zhao and captured the prime minister! " "Lin Zhao? It's him again!" Empress Dowager Liang has heard this name many times, but she didn't expect her brother to do so this time.  If you fail, you will still be defeated by this person.  Could it be that this Lin Zhao is the nemesis in his brother¡¯s fate?  Why do you fail at his hands every time?  This time, he was directly captured and his life was in danger!  "What should we do?" Empress Dowager Liang calmed down and thought carefully. Liang Yimi was definitely not in danger for the time being, and the people of the Song Dynasty would never kill him easily.  If the Prime Minister dies, Xixia will share the same hatred with the enemy and take revenge wildly, which is not a good thing for the Song Dynasty.  What would the people of the Song Dynasty do?  Use him as a bargaining chip to negotiate terms with yourself?  Or is it used to humiliate Xixia and lower morale?  Regardless of family ties or political considerations, Liang Yimi must be rescued.  But how to rescue?  Empress Dowager Liang was at a loss for a moment, not knowing what to do!  It was at this moment that a military report from Fuzhou was delivered to her.  After Empress Dowager Liang read it, her eyes suddenly became more lively and there was a smile on her lips!  It turned out that I was helpless, but I didn¡¯t expect that a turning point would come a moment later!  Empress Dowager Liang held the military report in her hand and said softly: "Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, you captured Liang Yimi the day before yesterday. I want you to send it back to me properly tomorrow! I want to see what kind of person you are.  Character? "(To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 368: My Heart Is Concerned with My Lover

    Something happened in Fuzhou!  Things started when Dashun City was besieged. Zhe Wenxin, who was far away in Fuzhou, received the news and was very anxious and worried about the safety of her husband Lin Zhao.  But the distance was too far, beyond reach, and there was no way I could help.  Later, Zhe Kexing came up with a way to surround Wei and save Zhao, and to rescue Zhao in a curved way.  They can strengthen their offensive in the Fuju area to reduce the pressure on the Gyeongju front line. That's all they can do.  As for the letter to Wang Shao, Zhe Kexing did not have high hopes.  Whether the rescue of Dashun City is successful or not, these things will never change just because of a letter.  If Wang Shao really doesn¡¯t want to sell his face, there is nothing he can do.  What's more, things on the battlefield are changing rapidly, and it is definitely not something that can be done just by talking.  So, Zhe Kexing looked for an opportunity to send troops, and concentrated the Zhejia army in Fuzhou to fight back against Xixia with all his strength.  Firstly, it is to ensure the safety of the Fuzhou area, and at the same time, it is to reduce the pressure on Huanqing Road, and indirectly to help my brother-in-law, whom I have never met.  The women of the Zhe family have always been heroic. From Taijun She (Zhe) a hundred years ago to the daughters of the Zhe family today, they are all heroes among women.  Ori Wenxin was always a womanizer and had participated in wars before. This time it was to rescue her husband, so she was even more obligated.  Zhe Katsuyuki felt that his sister could no longer be the same as before since she was married, so he tried to dissuade her. However, Zhe Fumixin still insisted on participating. Unable to win over his sister, Zhe Katsuyuki had no choice but to agree.  So the Fuzhou army launched an attack on Jingzhou with great momentum.  Jingzhou is Mizhi in northern Shaanxi in later generations, and Fuzhou is Fugu, one in the south and one in the north.  They are all located in the northwest close to the Yellow River.  It can also be seen from this point.  The geopolitical forces in the northwest are complex.  Fuzhou is in the north.  Jingzhou and nearby Suizhou (Suide) were in the south, and were all controlled by the Xixia people.  Fuzhou is like a sharp sword that breaks into the hinterland of Xixia. If Fuzhou and nearby Linzhou (Shenmu) fall, then most of the land in northern Shaanxi west of the river will fall into the hands of the Xixia people, which will definitely make them more arrogant.  .  The Xixia people have tried to seize Fuzhou many times, but unfortunately they have all failed, and they have a deep grudge with the Fuzhou family.  It also shows the importance of Fuzhou from another perspective.  This is a nail driven into the Xixia mansion, and it is also a barrier to the land east of the river.  In fact, during the Northern Song Dynasty, Fuzhou belonged to the Hedong Road, but in terms of military operations, it was consistent with the Shaanxi Road, making it easier to fight against Xixia.  If there were no Fuzhou, the Xixia army would look across the Yellow River to the east of the river and join forces with the Liao Kingdom, and the Song Dynasty's barrier at the Yellow River would disappear.  Border troubles will undoubtedly become more serious, and the threat from Liao and Xixia to the Song Dynasty will continue to grow.  That¡¯s why.  Only when the family is in Fuzhou will it become very important and have a transcendent status.  Even the Emperor of the Song Dynasty did not dare to do it for them easily.  We must win over them, and we dare not use force for fear of causing turmoil in the northwest.  Furthermore, the Zhe family has been based in Yunzhong for hundreds of years and has a deep foundation in Fuzhou. Another person may not be able to maintain the situation.  Perhaps it was precisely because of this that the Song Dynasty court acquiesced in the relatively special existence of Fuzhou.  The Zhe family did not disappoint the Song Dynasty. They never fell to Xixia and resisted the attacks of the Xixia army time and time again, becoming a veritable northwest fortress.  He also sent troops many times to combat Xixia's arrogance.  This time, the Zhejia Army targeted Jingzhou again!  Fuzhou was very important to the Song Dynasty, and Jingzhou was equally important to Xixia.  Fuzhou has penetrated deep into the northwest, but Jingzhou is also surrounded by Fuzhou, Linzhou and Yanzhou. The relationship between the several cities is like chess pieces constraining each other.  Everyone wants to capture the other's pieces, but they are helpless. This evenly matched situation has existed for hundreds of years, forming an alternative balance.  However, there is no eternal balance in the world, and it will be broken sooner or later.  Jingzhou is the key point to curb the expansion of the Song army's power in Fuzhou and nearby Yanzhou, so there can be no mistakes easily.  Not only that, Jingzhou was also one of the five originally difficult states and was the place where the Li family flourished in Xixia, so its significance was even more extraordinary.  Although Xixia has now moved its capital to Xingqing Mansion and its core is in the Lingxia area, the land of the ancestors is extremely important and must not be lost easily.  It was absolutely right for Zhe Kexing to choose this place as his attack point!  At the beginning of the war, the progress was very smooth. Based on the information provided by Li Fugui, Xixia achieved some early results.  They were a little arrogant and arrogant, underestimating the enemy and advancing rashly. After being attacked unexpectedly by Zhe Kexing, they were caught off guard and suffered heavy losses.  Soon, the Fuzhou army advanced to the vicinity of Jingzhou, and it could be said that it was overwhelming.  Zhe Kexing was very happy about such a victory. When Jingzhou was threatened, Suizhou's security would also be in question. The Xixia people should take care of this, and the pressure on Huanqing Road might be less.  At the same time, if we can capture Jingzhou or cause serious damage to the Xixia people, it will be a great achievement.  Zhe Wenxin is not happy at all?, her whole heart is in Dashun City and her husband Lin Zhao.  It's a pity that there is no progress there, and I heard that the situation is getting worse.  Zhe Wenxin was worried, but couldn't do anything. All he could do at this moment was to keep killing and taking revenge on the Xixia people There are two situations on the battlefield where it is easy to make mistakes. One is pride and arrogance, underestimating the enemy and advancing rashly.  This is the truth that a arrogant soldier will be defeated.  There is also another kind of concern that leads to chaos and is too urgent. This can easily affect rational judgment, and it is also easy to underestimate the enemy and advance rashly, eventually leading to failure.  Now, Zhe Katsuyuki made the first mistake, and Zhewen Xin made the second one.  Therefore, after the situation of attacking Jingzhou was good, they were not very calm. The more they won, the more they needed to be prepared for danger in times of peace, and the more cautious they had to be. Failure was more likely due to carelessness.  But neither brother nor sister persuaded the other. They were both a little anxious and continued to attack.  Perhaps in one go, besieging Jingzhou is a very good goal and a very good wish.  But they didn¡¯t know that at this time, Jingzhou had already opened a big bag, waiting for their brother and sister.  Of course, the focus is on the core!  And the person who arranged the pockets here was Empress Dowager Liang.  Since her younger brother Liang Yimi often lost to Lin Zhao, the Empress Dowager Liang was very interested in this young general of the Song Dynasty, and then paid attention to everything about him.  When Liang Yimi besieged Lin Zhao again in Dashun City, the Queen Mother Liang looked through Lin Zhao's resume.  I noticed that the legitimate daughter of the Zhe family in Fuzhou was Lin Zhao's wife.  Now he is in Fuzhou.  Empress Dowager Liang could not help but have a childish temper at that time.  Since it was revenge, be thorough. Empress Dowager Liang was dealing with Lin Zhao in Dashun City, so she was the one in Fuzhou who would embarrass Zhejia and Zhe Wenxin.  It can be considered as a way to save some face for her younger brother. At the same time, Empress Dowager Liang became more and more curious about Lin Zhao!  Coincidentally, it was at this time that the Empress Dowager Liang received news that the Fuzhou army was attacking Jingzhou.  And we also know that Orifumi Core also joined the war.  She was a heroine general with a heroic appearance and outstanding performance in her specialty, which made many Xixia generals feel defeated.  Empress Dowager Liang became more and more curious and harbored evil intentions, and then she hatched a plan.  So she ordered the Jingzhou garrison to feign defeat, attracting the Fuzhou army to continue attacking.  Firstly, Zhe Kexing was dazzled by the victory and was too reckless. Secondly, he was more anxious and attacked faster.  I didn't check it for a while and didn't notice this.  Zhewen Xin devoted her whole heart to her husband.  His only thought was to kill the Xixia people. He had already lost his original wisdom and intelligence, so he didn't find any problems.  So, step by step, they walked into the ambush set by Empress Dowager Liang.  Finally, under Jingzhou City, the Fuzhou Army encountered an ambush and was in critical condition.  Fortunately, Zhe Kexing was calm and composed, and the Fuzhou Zhejia army was mostly well-trained elites. After a hard battle, they finally managed to find a way out and retreated.  They escaped the danger of the entire army being annihilated, but they suffered heavy losses, with many casualties.  "If this is all, then Zhe Kexing will accept it and it is completely bearable. Victory and defeat are commonplace for military strategists.  But I never expected that after retreating, I would find that Orifumi Xin was missing?  Then some of the guards fled back and told him some very unfortunate news.  Zhe Wenxin was captured by Xixia!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Mrs. Zhe was captured?" In Qingzhou City, Li Cheng looked at the people in Jingzhou  When he received the message, the smile on his face instantly froze, and finally turned pale.  The joy of Dashun City's victory disappeared at this moment, and the situation suddenly became very bad. It was no longer as simple as worrying!  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was also silent. This time he invested almost all his efforts in the northwest, especially the news channels and the speed of dissemination were even faster.  Therefore, we got the news very quickly, even faster than Lin Zhao from Dashun City!  Therefore, I learned this unfortunate news first!  Lin Zhao is safe, but Zhe Wenxin is trapped in the enemy camp!  In their opinion, even if Lin Zhao's wife is just an ordinary woman, she happens to be the legitimate daughter of the Fuzhou Zhe family.  Among Lin Zhao's wives and concubines, Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin had strong political power and interest support behind them, and their existence was very important.  Without Zhe Wenxin, the closest relationship between Lin Zhao and the Fuzhou Zhe family would inevitably be broken. Military merit and prestige would definitely not allow for a real marriage relationship.  There is no doubt that most of the support among the Western Army will be lost. Without the strong support of the Western Army, how can we defeat the Beijing Camp Forbidden Army?  I'm afraid that I will never have the strength to challenge Zhao Xu.  So Zhewenxin is extremely important, her safety is second only to Lin Zhao!  The iron-faced sect master thought that if he was in Fuzhou and protected by the Zhe family army, there would be no problem.  Therefore, I just paid attention to the news and did not send anyone there. I never expected that we would get such a result and make the situation worse.??It became so embarrassing.  Jiang Leiting was silent for a long time and asked: "Does the Young Master know?" "I don't know yet, but it will be soon!" The Iron Mask Master said solemnly: "This is what I am most worried about. Judging from past experience, Young Master  He is a very affectionate person. Mrs. Zhe is a friend in times of need and has deep feelings. After learning about Mrs. Zhe's capture, he still doesn't know how he will react. " Jiang Leiting fully understands the sect leader's worries. Mrs. Zhe is very affectionate.  Already trapped in the enemy's camp, if the young master is impulsive and does something to leave the cabinet, or makes any mistakes, it will definitely be very troublesome.  This is a situation they don¡¯t want to see, but it is inevitable.  Especially after Orifumi is trapped in the enemy camp, how to rescue him is also a problem!  The Iron Mask leader pondered for a long time and said softly: "The matter is not that bad. I thought it would be very difficult, but now that the young master has caught Liang Yimi, the matter will be much easier. The dignified Xixia Prime Minister is worth more than a little girl."  "Really?" "What does the sect master mean?" Li Cheng already understood, but he was worried: "Liang Yimi is a very important prisoner. I'm afraid that Wang Shao and Han Jiang won't be able to deal with it."  It¡¯s allowed. Especially Bian Jing will definitely not agree!¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter so much, Mrs. Zhe!¡± The iron-faced sect leader was helpless and said solemnly: ¡°Even if Wang Shao and Han Jiang don¡¯t allow it, the master will listen.  Their control? Even if the young master does something outrageous, it will only be a matter of merit and demerit. As long as Mrs. Zhe is safe, it will not be difficult to save the young master! What¡¯s more, things may not be as bad as imagined.  It's hard to say whether Young Master will have other ideas, so don't worry yet. " "Yes!" "But!" The Iron-faced Sect Master was obviously worried: "But we have to send people to look at Dashun City.  What's your attitude? We've also sent people to Fuzhou, Jingzhou, Suizhou, and Xingqing Mansion to find out the news and rescue Mrs. Zhe. " "Yes!" Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng knew the seriousness of the matter.  Immediately split up and start making preparations.  ¡°Young Master, please don¡¯t be too impulsive!¡± The Iron-faced Sect Master sighed long and looked particularly worried.  The road to growth and recovery for the young master is destined to be difficult ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "What? Wen Xin was captured?"  Shuncheng.  Lin Zhao looked at Achang in front of him in astonishment, and was shocked!  Zhe Kexing had no choice but to return to Fuzhou.  She was even more worried about her sister who was trapped in the enemy camp. She tried to rescue her but was unable to do anything.  Having just suffered a defeat, the Xixia army was eyeing Fuzhou and taking rash actions might damage its foundation, so they did not dare to act rashly.  Fortunately, at this time, we received the news that Dashun City had rescued the siege. Lin Zhao was safe and sound, and he had won a great victory.  Zhe Kexing breathed a sigh of relief, but felt helpless. If he had known that Qingzhou had a plan, he wouldn't have to be so reckless.  It was originally a great joy, but now it's alas!  Zhe Wenxin is his sister, but she is also Lin Zhao's wife. News of her accident naturally needs to be informed to Lin Zhao in time.  Furthermore, I heard that Lin Zhao was resourceful, maybe he would have a way to rescue his sister.  Therefore, Zhe Kexing immediately sent Achang to Dashun City, Gyeongju to inform Lin Zhao face to face.  Achang had previously escorted Zhe Wenxin to Hehuang and Tubo. He was familiar with Lin Zhao and was a smart man, so it was most appropriate to send him here.  Achang said solemnly: "The seventh girl went to the battle with the eldest man. Unexpectedly, he encountered a Xixia people's ambush under Jingzhou City. The eldest brother rushed out in a bloody battle, but the seventh girl unexpectedly fell into the battlefield and was captured by the Xixia people" Achang's heart  I was also very sad and anxious, but there was one person who was even more anxious.  Therefore, he had been trying his best to keep his tone stable, for fear of irritating Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao forced himself to calm down and laughed after asking for details. He smiled helplessly and bitterly!  Dashun City and Jingzhou were also fishing-style ambushes. He and Wang Shao defeated Liang Yimi here, but Zhe Kexing and Zhe Wenxin lost to the Empress Dowager Liang.  The capture of Zhe Wenxin was a huge blow to Lin Zhao. Victory disappeared without a trace at this moment. There was no doubt that he was defeated.  Fortunately, Orifumi was only captured, so his life is safe for the time being, otherwise he would have been completely defeated!  Lin Zhao cares too much about Zhe Wenxin. He is not as snobbish as the Iron-faced Sect Leader thought. He does not care at all about the political benefits Zhe Wenxin brings to him.  At this moment, he just thinks about his beloved wife being captured, traveling thousands of miles westward, and saving her husband at the execution ground. After experiencing many ups and downs, the relationship between them is extremely deep, and nothing is more important than this.  Now that his beloved wife is trapped in the enemy camp, how can Lin Zhao not be anxious and worried?  What's the use of just being sad and worried?  We have to find a way Yes, the most important thing now is to find a way to rescue Orifumi!  &nbsp; "Is there any explanation from the eldest brother?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice. The eldest brother was naturally referring to his uncle Katsuyuki Zhe. Although they had never met, they were now close to each other.  Achang said: "The elder said I'm sorry to my uncle for not protecting the seventh girl, so let me apologize on my behalf!" "I don't blame the elder brother, they all want to help me" After all, Zhe Kexing also wanted to help himself, and Zhe Kexing didn't do the same.  I want to see my sister in any danger.  The apology is a bit exaggerated. If you really want to say, whose fault is it?  You should be the one who is wrong, after all, things happened because of you.  "The elder said that Fuzhou is under a lot of pressure right now and cannot spare any effort to rescue him. He is helpless for the time being I can only let my uncle find a way. Fuzhou will fully cooperate. The younger one will also stay here.  Follow my uncle's instructions!" Achang is a very loyal servant, but he is also anxious and wants to get Miss Qi as soon as possible.  "Okay!" Since Lin Zhao cares about his beloved, he is extremely worried and anxious.  But reason told him that impulsiveness is useless. Impulsiveness will make mistakes, will not help, and will make the situation worse.  Now if you want to rescue Orifumin, you must calm down and take a long-term approach.  But how to rescue?  We don't even know where Zhe Wenxin is now, so rescue by force is naturally impossible Unless the Xixia people are willing to take the initiative to hand him over, is this possible?  Lin Zhao thought of Liang Yimi who was under house arrest, and a sneer flashed at the corner of his mouth.  The breakthrough point to rescue his beloved wife lies with him, but we want to see if Empress Dowager Liang cares about his biological brother?  Lin Zhaotai looked at the setting sun, and thought of that evening outside Hezhou City, and the beautiful face of his beloved wife, and thoughts and worries came to his mind again.  "Wen Xin, are you okay? Wait for me, I will definitely rescue you!" Lin Zhao's tone was firm and sonorous, and he once again left a firm oath.  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 369: I would like to hear the details

    When Jingzhou City was suddenly besieged, Zhe Wenxin realized that he and his eldest brother were too eager for quick success and quick success, and had fallen into the trap of the Xixia people.  Faced with the heavy siege of the Xixia army, Zhe Wenxin cooperated with Zhe Kexing to break out of the siege.  But the situation at that time was too chaotic, and the battlefield was changing rapidly. After a bloody battle, Zhe Kexing broke through and escaped, but she was trapped in a tight siege and eventually became a prisoner.  The incident happened so suddenly that Orifumi Xin was already controlled before he had time to react.  Being captured is not a serious matter, and committing suicide is not a serious matter. In today's era, it is no longer like the Warring States, Qin and Han Dynasties, where soldiers were often trapped and killed.  At the end of the Five Dynasties, Li Hongji, the eldest son of the Emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, attacked the Southern Han Dynasty and killed a group of surrendered soldiers, which caused a lot of condemnation.  This matter was caught by his uncle Li Jingsui, and Li Hongji even lost his position as prince.  It is worth mentioning that it was precisely because of this that Li Yu, the late leader of the Southern Tang Dynasty, ascended to the throne.  The lessons from the past cannot be forgotten. Although the Xixia people are of the Dangxiang clan, they have been attached to the Central Plains for a long time and have been influenced by Han customs for a long time. Some conventions are still followed.  Zhe Wenxin thought that he could take the opportunity to escape when the time comes.  Or if the prisoners are exchanged at that time, there will be a chance to leave safely.  After all, he is not a big shot, so he probably won't be taken seriously.  Zhe Wenxin didn't expect that because of her husband's relationship, she had already been noticed by the Xixia people, and she was also the powerful Empress Dowager Liang.  What is even more unexpected is that the Empress Dowager Liang worked hard to set up an ambush under Jingzhou City. In addition to attacking the Zhejia Army, she was a very important target.  The Queen Mother, who is in power in a majestic country, pays attention to a certain person. The importance of this person is self-evident.  So when the Xixia general revealed his identity for the first time, Zhewenxin was a little surprised.  But she noticed immediately.  What the Xixia people emphasize is not the daughter of the family.  But Mrs. Lin¡¯s identity!  What does this have to do with the husband?  Although Orifumi is trapped in the enemy camp.  But what she cares more about is her husband's safety.  I wonder what the situation is like in Dashun City?  When leaving Fuzhou, the situation was still very bad Now that there was really no news, Zhewenxin was inevitably worried, but he didn't think much about his own safety.  Fortunately, after his identity was exposed, the Xixia people were quite polite to him and never made things difficult for him.  I thought I would be detained in Jingzhou, but I didn't expect to be escorted to Xingqing Mansion soon.  Orifumi immediately realized that there might be something special in this.  The Xixia people seem to take themselves a little too seriously.  It¡¯s just that she has no idea what¡¯s going on!  After arriving at Xingqing Mansion, she was not imprisoned, but was placed under house arrest in a small house.  Although the living conditions are not good, for a prisoner, the treatment is definitely top-notch.  Zhe Wenxin really doesn't understand why the Xixia people need to be so nice to him?  Zhe Wenxin was full of doubts and wanted the Xixia people who usually took care of and delivered food to get some news, but the Xixia people were tight-lipped and didn't say a word.  No news at all.  It¡¯s useless to be anxious. What else can we do now that things have come to this?  If the Xixia people deliberately want to cause trouble.  I will never stay here safely. They must have ulterior motives. Could it be related to my husband or eldest brother?  Zhe Wenxin was vaguely worried that it might be a big troublebut since he couldn't get the news, he simply didn't think about it.  There will always be a day when the truth comes out. Apart from missing her husband Lin Zhao, Zhewen Xin is relatively calm.  If you don't know what's going on, you will never dare to act rashly.  It is already March, and even Xingqing Mansion in the northwest is already feeling spring.  The southeast wind comes quietly inadvertently, and the poplar trees in the small courtyard protrude with small green buds, full of vitality.  This day the sun sets in the west, the sunset is really gorgeous on the horizon, the afterglow shines on the window, the buds on the branches have a little more brilliance, the scenery is really beautiful.  Zhewenxin couldn't help but think of that evening outside Hezhou City. It was such a wonderful sunset and such a gorgeous sunset.  I went to the forest for convenience, but he followed me. He was really a bad person.  But fortunately he followed, otherwise he would have been in danger that day. If he hadn't thrown himself to the ground that would have been the first "intimate contact" between them.  Zhewen Xin felt that the relationship between them started on that day, so every time he thought of it, there would be a happy smile on his face.  "Why is Miss Zhe so happy? Are you thinking about your lover? Oh, by the way, it seems that you should be called Mrs. Lin!" Zhe Wenxin's pretty face turned red for a moment, and she turned around to see a graceful lady walking in.  .  She is in her twenties, maybe already thirty years old, but she is well-maintained and looks younger.  Unlike ordinary party women who are so casual, this woman is naturally beautiful, with a pretty face and fair and supple skin. She is definitely a rare beauty in the northwest. She is also exquisitely dressed and well-dressed.  The most special thing is that Hun?The noble grace and elegant temperament revealed from above and below.  There is a vague feeling of coquettishness between her frown and her smile. Oriwenxin is just a newlywed daughter-in-law, so she can't see it. In fact, there is a vague sense of coquettishness about this woman, which is particularly attractive to men.  After living here for several days, no one visited except the "dumb" guards and servants.  At this time, Zhewenxin was a little surprised when he suddenly saw this woman arriving. At the same time, he was also very curious about this woman's identity.  After the woman entered the door, she was also looking at Orifumi Xin up and down. It can be said that the two people are equally beautiful.  The difference is mainly reflected in temperament. The woman looks noble and graceful, while Zhewenxin has a heroic, capable and wise temperament. It can be said that the spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums have their own merits.  After the woman saw Orifumi Xin, she was silent for a moment, her eyes a little complicated, and she didn't know what she was thinking.  "Ma'am, you are laughing. I don't know what to call her?" It can be seen from her demeanor and clothes that this woman has a noble status, so Zhewenxin is also relatively polite.  "My husband's surname is Li!" The woman immediately returned to normal. She was graceful, calm and relaxed. Her noble aura was revealed involuntarily, and her conversation was very elegant.  "It turns out to be Mrs. Li!" Zhe Wenxin looked at Mrs. Li curiously, wondering what the identity of this uninvited guest was.  What else is there to do?  Mrs. Li smiled and said: "Mrs. Lin smiles so sweetly, but do you miss your husband?" "This is Wenxin's private matter, please don't laugh at me!" Zhe Wenxin was slightly unhappy, but at the same time he had a special feeling.  .  This woman would never mention her husband for no reason. What exactly was she trying to express?  What do you want to do?  What's the relationship with your husband?  As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos. Zhe Wenxin cared too much about Lin Zhao, so he acted a little nervous.  "The deep love between husband and wife is so enviable!" Mrs. Li looked in her eyes and sighed with emotion. She was not just thinking of something. There was really sadness in her eyebrows, but it wasn't like she was pretending.  Zhe Wenxin just smiled faintly and did not respond.  Mrs. Li immediately asked: "How is Miss Zhe living here these days? If there is any slightness, please forgive me!" "Everything is fine. Thank you, Mrs. Li, I miss you!" "Everything is fine? Is that true?  ?" Mrs. Li shook her head and said, "I'm afraid she misses her husband and doesn't think about food and dinner. In just a few days, Miss Zhe seems to have lost a lot of weight" "I wonder what you can teach me?" Mrs. Li definitely didn't show up for no reason.  , what is the purpose of coming here?  Orifumi Xin didn't want to beat around the bush with her, so she asked directly.  "I don't want to take the advice seriously. I just heard that the wife of Lin Zhao, a leading general in the Song Dynasty, is here, so I came here to have a look and have a glimpse of her style!" Mrs. Li said very politely.  It really has something to do with her husband, what does she want to do?  Does this person seem to know the husband's whereabouts?  There had been no news from Lin Zhao for many days, and Zhe Wenxin couldn't help but feel worried and longing in his eyes.  Mrs. Li caught this look instantly, and immediately smiled and said: "But you miss your husband? Do you want to know his situation?" Zhe Wenxin did not answer, but acquiesced in silence.  "He's dead. He died in the battle in Dashun City!" Zhe Wenxin's heart suddenly trembled, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, and then he shook his head and said: "No, my husband is blessed with great fortune, absolutely not  It would be easy to get into trouble. If he was really gone, you wouldn't stand here talking nonsense to me now" "Smart, Mrs. Lin is really beautiful and smart!" Mrs. Li smiled: "But it can be seen that Mrs. Lin is very concerned.  My husband?" Zhe Wenxin remained silent and did not answer.  Mrs. Li smiled softly and said: "I just don't know if your husband cares about you? Men are like this, they can never be single-minded, and they are still not satisfied with three wives and four concubines I heard that your General Lin is no exception No  Do you know how important Miss Zhe is in the back house and in General Lin's heart? "It seems like a test!"  Orifumi suddenly realized this. Mrs. Li seemed to want to get information about her husband from her own mouth.  After figuring this out, Orifumi immediately fell silent.  "Why is Miss Zhe not confident? I heard that General Lin's wife is the most beautiful woman in Bianjing Bianjing is the capital of the Song Dynasty, full of outstanding people, and the most beautiful woman there must be as beautiful as a fairy, no one can match her, I'm afraid  General Lin likes it better" Zhe Wenxin remained unmoved.  Mrs. Li asked with great interest: "Miss Zhe, do you want to know the situation of General Lin?" "Whether Madam said it or not, it is an indisputable fact that Dashun City has not been captured and that her husband is still safe and sound. Yes.  As far as Wen Xin is concerned, this is enough. As for the rest, if you want to tell me, it¡¯s fine. It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t want to!¡± At this moment, Zhe Wen said:??It's that smart female counselor again.  "Are you sure Lin Zhao is fine?" Mrs. Li was very interested, with a faint smile hanging on the corner of her mouth.  "Sure!" "How can I see it? I'd like to hear the details!" (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 370: Empress Dowager Liang

    "I'd like to hear the details!" Hearing what Mrs. Li said, Zhe Wenxin just smiled lightly and said, "If Dashun City is lost, my husband dies in the battle, or is captured by Xixia, Empress Dowager Liang will still need to come to find her.  "Am I trying to find out the truth?" "You can tell?" This sentence is equivalent to admitting that the woman in front of her is the Queen Mother Liang of Xixia.  Zhe Wenxin smiled and said: "Mrs. Li is so beautiful, graceful, noble and wise. Apart from the Empress Dowager Liang, who else in Xixia has such grace?" This person is the Empress Dowager Liang of Xixia. As Zhe Wenxin said, she is beautiful.  And temperament itself is a good business card.  If not for her beauty, how could the Liang family marry into the powerful Wu Zang family in Xixia and become the daughter-in-law of the powerful minister Wu Zang's wife?  If he wasn¡¯t sweet-looking and charming, how could he be attracted by Li Liangzuo and seduced into adultery?  Of course, Li Liangzuo intended to use this method of surveillance to deal with the collectors, but if Liang's own quality was not high, it would be difficult for him to detect her, let alone later become a queen.  Zhe Wenxin saw this, but he didn't see the coquettishness in Liang's heart. Empress Dowager Liang was still somewhat capable of playing with two powerful men in bed.  The reason why Empress Dowager Liang came to see Zhe Wenxin was indeed out of curiosity and exploration.  His younger brother Liang Yimi was defeated by Lin Zhao many times in a row, so that the Empress Dowager Liang was very curious about what kind of person Lin Zhao was.  We can¡¯t see Lin Zhao for the time being, but we can see his wife. We should be able to see something from his woman.  "The kind of wife a man marries determines his taste to some extent," Empress Dowager Liang believed.  You can indirectly understand Lin Zhao from Zhewen Xin.  The result did not disappoint her.  Oribumi Core is excellent.  With such an outstanding woman being obedient and loving to him, how could this man be simple?  No wonder his younger brother often loses at his hands, and it seems that he is not unjust.  This also made Empress Dowager Liang more and more curious, and she wanted to meet Lin Zhao more and more to see with her own eyes what kind of outstanding man he was.  At the same time, Queen Mother Liang had deeper considerations.  It is an indisputable fact that Liang Yimi was captured, and Xixia sent troops this time.  Although Jingzhou won a great victory, Dashun City was defeated, and the defeat was even more tragic. Especially the Prime Minister was captured, and its impact was even worse.  This has already dealt a big blow to the morale of the Xixia army, and the "international" impact is also very bad.  Under such circumstances, it was no longer appropriate for the war to continue, and Empress Dowager Liang had already considered a truce.  Even if he didn't get any advantage this time, who would have such an unlucky brother like Liang Yimi?  I want a truce.  We must negotiate peace with the Song Dynasty.  Empress Dowager Liang believed that people in the Song Dynasty were also unwilling to fight.  Even if the situation on the front line is excellent, there will always be people in their capital Bianjing saying depressing words.  It is estimated that as long as the Xixia people are willing to stop their troops, the Song Dynasty will not refuse.  If the Song Dynasty is unwilling, there is no need to worry. As long as the Liao Kingdom exerts a little pressure, I believe the Song Dynasty people will weigh the situation.  She has already sent people to the Liao Kingdom, and she believes that the Khitans will be willing to help. The exercise of the Liao army outside Youzhou City is a signal in itself.  The Liao Kingdom hopes to have a relatively powerful Xixia to contain the Song Dynasty. As long as it is polite and respectful to the Liao people, it is not afraid that they will not agree.  So it is not difficult to stop the war, and it is likely to be solved through peace talks. These are not problems.  The most critical thing is that his younger brother Liang Yimi became a prisoner of the Song army.  If there is a peace negotiation, Liang Yimi will definitely be a very important bargaining chip, which will put him in a lot of constraints.  It would be best if we could find a way to rescue Liang Yimi.  Originally, this matter was very difficult to handle, and I was almost at a loss.  However, during the Battle of Jingzhou, Zhe Wenxin became a prisoner, which gave Empress Dowager Liang hope.  There is no other reason. Liang Yimi was captured by Lin Zhao. Now he is in Dashun City and is in the hands of Lin Zhao.  It would be the best if we could be rescued from him, and it would definitely be much better than official negotiations.  With the Zhewen core in hand, you can at least consider negotiating terms with Lin Zhao in exchange.  It's just that it's hard to say whether Lin Zhao is willing to make this exchange, and Empress Dowager Liang is a little unsure.  After all, Liang Yimi was the Xixia Prime Minister and had a distinguished status, while Zhe Wenxin was just a little girl. Although she was born into the Zhe family in Fuzhou, she was just an ordinary girl after all.  The two ends of the scale were somewhat unequal from the beginning, and the decision-making power was in Lin Zhao's hands. The key factor was Oribumi's position in Lin Zhao's mind.  Catching Liang Yimi was a great achievement. Is Lin Zhao willing to give up the meritorious service that brought him to success for a woman?  Furthermore, Liang Yimi's status was valuable and Song Ting would definitely take it seriously. Lin Zhao would risk the world's disapproval by letting him go for personal reasons. Is Lin Zhao willing to take such a big risk for a woman?  In this era, women inevitably have the meaning of accessories, and their status in the minds of men may not be as good as merit and merit.cause.  It is completely expendable if necessary.  Empress Dowager Liang herself was deeply aware of this point.  I think back then, in order to monitor Li Liangzuo, Wu Zangying Pang actually allowed his daughter-in-law to hook up with others and commit adultery.  Even though the northwest grasslands are passionate and unrestrained, women are still very concerned about chastity.  At the beginning, Empress Dowager Liang may have been conflicted and dissatisfied.  Let me ask, my husband pushed her to another man with his own hands. He didn't care about himself at all and just regarded himself as a tool. Which woman could tolerate such a thing?  Later, the Empress Dowager Liang betrayed Wu Zangjia and turned to Li Liangzuo. In addition to Li Liangzuo's promise to make her the queen, it was probably out of indignation and revenge against Wu Zangjia.  So after hearing that Lin Zhao had many wives and concubines, Empress Dowager Liang was a little unsure. Can a woman make Lin Zhao obey her and send him back obediently?  It is for this purpose that Empress Dowager Liang condescended to come to see Zhe Wenxin. As for the result, she must have already had the answer in her heart.  Seeing that Zhe Wenxin had discovered her identity, Empress Dowager Liang laughed and said, "You are indeed a smart woman. It is truly a blessing that Lin Zhao can marry you." Zhe Wenxin smiled faintly, maybe in his opinion  Come on, she is lucky to be able to marry Lin Zhao. This is the most proud thing in her life.  Over there, Empress Dowager Liang also smiled: "But, do you know your position in his mind?" "I wonder if Empress Dowager Liang has any advice?" Zhe Wenxin didn't know what happened, and she wasn't sure about Empress Dowager Liang's purpose.  "It's nothing special. I want to make a deal with General Lin, and you are one of the bargaining chips" Empress Dowager Liang said with a smile: "This time, you will see how much he cares about you. I hope you won't blame me."  People!" (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 371 Difficulties

    Empress Dowager Liang left and asked her subordinates to treat Zhe Wenxin as kindly as before.  There is no point in embarrassing a woman. If this makes Lin Zhao angry, the consequences will be even worse.  For Queen Mother Liang, the focus is how to rescue Liang Yimi.  Comparing herself with her own feelings, she also hoped that people from the Song Dynasty would not embarrass her younger brother.  As for the matter of exchanging people, it is not done overnight. There must be a process. Empress Dowager Liang also knows that it must be done step by step and slowly.  As night falls, spring may have warmed and the flowers are blooming in Bianjing, but the northwest is still a bit chilly in spring.  Oribumi sat on the edge of the bed with her knees folded, looking at the flames dancing on the oil lamp, as if she had returned to the wedding night with candles.  Queen Mother Liang¡¯s words touched her. How much weight did she hold in her husband¡¯s mind?  Empress Dowager Liang said she wanted to make a deal, and she was one of the chips, but what about the second chip?  Who is it again?  What exactly is this deal?  Queen Mother Liang emphasized her position in her husband's mind so much. It seemed that the chips that needed to be exchanged were very heavy While Zhewenxin was puzzled, she also had some doubts. Does the husband agree to the exchange?  Zhe Wenxin couldn't help but feel a little sensitive and expectant.  Then she shook her head gently, as long as her husband was safe, she didn't know if there was an exchange, but if Lin Lang knew that he was in Xixia, he would definitely find a way to rescue him.  She was sure that Lin Lang loved her deeply!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Dashun City, the messy scene has been sorted out.  Wang Shao left some of his troops and returned to Qingzhou. The entire Huanqing Road was a mess, and there were too many things to be busy with.  Lin Zhao and Jing Sili were still prepared for this.  Be prepared.  Maybe the Xixia people will retaliate and fight back.  Of course you need to be careful.  In addition to dealing with daily matters, Lin Zhao.  The one I'm most worried about is Oribumi.  His beloved wife was captured and sent to Xixia. Lin Zhao wanted to rescue her as soon as possible, but there was no news. He had no idea where his beloved wife was.  What is the current situation? How can we rescue them under such circumstances?  Lin Zhao Shao must be a little distressed, and he has always been concerned in his heart!  But there are some things that cannot be rushed. In addition to entrusting Wang Shao and even Han Jiang to help find out the news.  Nothing else can be done.  At this time, he did not know that a group of people were actively working on this matter.  Lin Zhao has always had a lucky idea in his heart. The Xixia people did not dare to hurt Zhe Wenxin, after all, Liang Yimi was still in his hands.  If a Xixia man dared to touch his beloved wife, he would definitely retaliate a thousand times against Liang Yimi.  After a tangled wait, the result finally came to fruition. On this day, Lin Zhao received a letter from Xingqing Mansion.  "If you want to see your beloved wife, Suizhou and his party will exchange her with Liang Yi!" Upon hearing this news, Lin Zhao was both happy and worried.  It can be seen from this.  At least Oribumi's safety was not in question, as the other party treated her as a bargaining chip in exchange for him.  Or it can be understood as a hostage.  Under such circumstances, as long as Zhewenxin is still useful to the Xixia people, they will definitely not harm her.  Lin Zhao can rest assured for the time being, at least he will have time and opportunity for rescue.  At the same time, it is inevitable to be a little worried. My beloved wife has been taken as a hostage, and I have to be controlled by others.  In exchange for Liang Yimi, I didn't expect the Xixia people to have such an idea, to exchange their state minister with a woman, the Xixia people really thought of it.  I don¡¯t know if the Xixia people are trying it out of whim, or if there is some master who sees the importance of Zhewenxin to them, so they force themselves in this way?  No matter what the Xixia people¡¯s thoughts were, at least this was in line with Lin Zhao¡¯s intention.  At first, he thought that he could only find a way to rescue Zhe Wenxin from Liang Yimi, but he didn't expect that he would eventually coincide with the Xixia people.  Although this is the idea, do you really want to hand over Liang Yi to the Xixia people like this?  Is it possible to replace the Zhewen core without any problems?  Lin Zhao was not entirely sure. When it came to the safety of his beloved wife, everything had to be foolproof.  At the same time, we cannot take advantage of the Xixia people so casually, we must plan carefully.  "However, the substitution of Liang Yimi must be carefully planned.  Liang Yimi was the Prime Minister of Xixia. It was really not easy to catch him this time. His significance to the Song Dynasty was also extraordinary. He could be said to be the highest-level prisoner in the history of the Song Dynasty.  Of course, during the period of Taizu and Taizong, he unified the world and captured the kings of various countries.  Can such a high-level prisoner be released on his own initiative?  Although he is still detained in Dashun City, it is because Wang Shao is too busy and has not received instructions from above, so he has no arrangements and is under his own care for the time being.  But it is definitely not something that can be used casually as a bargaining chip for exchange.  ¡°In fact, I don¡¯t want to put Liang Yi back easily, but when it comes to the life of my beloved wife, I can¡¯t care so much.  Although Liang Yimi was the Prime Minister of Xixia,But in Lin Zhao's eyes, he was not worth mentioning at all. How could he compare with his beloved wife?  Lin Zhao is definitely not that kind of cold-blooded person.  This time, as long as Liang Yi is used to save people, risks will be taken.  Not to mention that the great achievements in the Battle of Dashun City were wiped out, he may bear considerable responsibility.  After all, Liang Yimi had a special status. He could at least become a bargaining chip in the peace talks between the Song Dynasty and the Xixia Kingdom, which was of great use.  If it were used privately, it would be a huge loss to the Song Dynasty.  Maybe Long Yan would be furious, Emperor Zhao Xu might blame him, and the officials would impeach him, or even accuse him.  But Lin Zhao didn't care. How could merit, fame, and fortune compare to the safety of his beloved wife?  What the leader of the Iron Mask Sect said was absolutely correct. Lin Zhao was a temperamental person who valued feelings.  He also expected that Lin Zhao might do this, so he began to prepare.  So for Lin Zhao, using Liang Yimi to rescue Zhe Wenxin was a very risky and uneconomical thing to do.  But Lin Zhao didn't hesitate at all. He put the safety of his beloved wife first and saving others first, and didn't care about anything else.  More importantly, Lin Zhao never considered Zhewenxin's background or the political benefits she brought to him.  All Lin Zhao thought about was the deep and sincere feelings they had accumulated during the long journey westward.  Lin Zhao is determined to rescue Zhe Wenxin!  ¡°It would be perfect if we could combine national interests with rescuing our beloved wife.  This thought came to Lin Zhao's mind.  But no matter what the plan.  Early preparation is necessary.  And preparation is also multi-faceted, and some things are inevitably a bit tricky.  ¡°You made your own decision completely and took Liang Yimi away privately?  Lin Zhao shook his head gently. He was mentally prepared to kill first and play later, and then bear the storm, but he couldn't do it completely, at least not to trick Wang Shao. This matter would inevitably require Wang Shao's cooperation.  Therefore, Lin Zhao planned to find Wang Shao first.  Speak up and gain his support.  Can Wang Shao agree?  Lin Zhao didn't know. No matter what, he had to try it first.  Lin Zhao was sure of this and had a vague hunch about it.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "What did you say? Liang Yimi in exchange for your wife?" Lin Zhao rushed there in a hurry  When Qingzhou met Mr. Zhizhou, as soon as he spoke, Wang Shao was immediately shocked.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao explained, clearly explaining the cause and effect, and the ins and outs.  Wang Shao's face was still full of shock, and he was also recalling what Lin Zhao said.  "You mean Miss Zhe was captured in Jingzhou? And then the Xixia people asked you to exchange Liang Yi for her?" Wang Shao's expression fluctuated.  His eyes were shaking, obviously thinking of many things.  Lin Zhao nodded and said, "Yes!" "Then what are your plans?" Wang Shao gradually calmed down.  The shock is over, now it's time to think about things seriously and find solutions.  Before thinking and making a decision, Wang Shao decided to listen to Lin Zhao's own ideas first and then make plans. At least he would have more time to think and think more carefully.  Lin Zhao thought for a while and said: "I care about Wen Xin very much. People must be saved. Regarding Liang Yimi we must discuss it with Master Zhizhou first." Discuss?  !  Wang Shao noticed that Lin Zhao used this word. He didn't think that Lin Zhao didn't use respectful words such as "ask for instructions".  He is not the kind of pedantic person who is just a formality, so he doesn't care.  But it was inferred from the words and tone that Lin Zhao had already made a decision.  "People must be saved!" This is already a very clear signal.  According to the current situation, Liang Yi must be used to save people, so Wang Shao couldn't help but shook his head slightly and asked, "Does Dongyang agree to the substitution?" "That's what I thought initially!" Lin Zhao replied with a calm expression.  Very straightforward.  Wang Shao was a little helpless, but this guy was not polite at all!  Then he asked: "Then what do you want me to do?" This is what Wang Shao is most concerned about. Lin Zhao must have a purpose in coming to him.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "I want to ask Mr. Zhizhou for help" "What help? How to help?" Wang Shao became more confused and distressed at the same time.  It's a very important matter, so I'm afraid it won't be easy to help.  "When necessary, I may make my own decision. I would like to ask Mr. Zhou to provide convenience and turn a blind eye!" To a certain extent, Lin Zhao was guilty of the following, and he also proposed a relatively unreasonable idea.  Too much to ask.  "Acting on your own?" Wang Shao was a little dumbfounded and shook his head helplessly: "Dongyang, are you planning to risk the disapproval of the world? The matter of Liang Yimi's capture has been reported to Han Xuan and Bianjing.  The matter of Liang Yimi is no longer something you and I can control" This matter is definitely different from directly killing Li Fugui."?That thing can be easily concealed.  Even after being exposed, it doesn't matter. The court will not blame him, and there are people who should thank him. But this matter is completely different To be honest, although he thought of this, Wang Shao really didn't think Lin Zhao would be so straightforward.  made such a request.  Isn't this kid a little crazy?  Liang Yimi was of high status, so it was self-evident how serious the consequences would be if he indulged himself privately. Lin Zhao was really bold.  Wang Shao couldn't laugh or cry for a moment, and didn't know what to say "In my heart, Wen Xin is more important than anyone else, so I must save her. When necessary, any method will do. As for the rest, I am now  I don't care much" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "I know this matter is very difficult. Maybe it's a good thing for me to take the initiative directly. Master Zhizhou can also save a lot of trouble, but I think I should tell you.  ¡­¡± ¡°If Lin Zhao lets Liang Yimi go, when he takes the blame, Wang Shao cannot escape the responsibility.  He is the governor of Qingzhou, and Lin Zhao is his general. People under his control must be responsible if something goes wrong.  Lin Zhao didn't want to act rashly and create problems for Wang Shao, so he told him directly to let him be mentally prepared Now he was prepared, but trouble also came.  Wang Shao was really in trouble. From a human perspective, there was nothing wrong with saving people, and it was his duty to help.  Lin Zhao has made great contributions to Dashun City this time. Now that his wife has been captured, it is appropriate to help rescue her.  It's just that Liang Yi is too important. Only the emperor and the prime ministers and ministers in the court have the final say on how to deal with it. How can I dare to make my own decisions?  This incident must be a big event that will cause great disapproval in the world, shake the whole country, and shock the whole world. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? How can it be a trifle with such a great responsibility?  If it were you, this responsibility would definitely be difficult to shoulder, and you wouldn¡¯t even dare to think about it.  On the one hand, Wang Shao has received this kind of education of orderliness, loyalty and patriotism since he was a child. He does not dare to challenge his superiors and do risky things like leaving the cabinet.  At the same time, it is also because Wang Zhizhou has never experienced unforgettable love, does not know the magic of love, and is not impulsive.  Lin Zhao is the complete opposite. Zhewenxin is very important to him, and at this moment, his mind is filled with the image of his beloved wife.  How could he, who also possesses modern thinking, be willing to be bound by some feudal rules?  Wang Shao was helpless and confused at the same time.  In this battle of Dashun City, he took advantage of Lin Zhao and almost caused danger, so he felt very guilty.  Emotionally, he was willing to help Lin Zhao. In fact, if Lin Zhao made his own decision in this matter, he would have no choice.  Now tell yourself first, it is also a kind of respect to a certain extent.  At the same time, the person who needs to be rescued is Zhe Wenxin, not just an ordinary woman, nor just Lin Zhao's wife.  That was the daughter of the Zhe family in Fuzhou and the biological sister of Zhe Kexing. This relationship must be considered.  Moreover, the reason why Zhewenxin fell into Jingzhou was because he hoped to go to war to reduce the pressure on Qingzhou.  Zhe Kexing sent a letter, but due to his "delay" and concealment, Fuzhou was too anxious, which finally led to this situation.  In the final analysis, Wang Shao is somewhat responsible, at least he feels a little guilty.  Now that Lin Zhao has come to visit, it seems unreasonable not to agree!  Furthermore, Lin Zhao also has the background of the Empress Dowager and uncle Cao Guo¡¯s family, so we must pay attention to it!  No matter which party it is, it is difficult to refute the other party's face easily, let alone offend others.  It makes no sense not to agree, but to agree the risk is too great, who can afford it?  Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, you have given me a big problem!  For a moment, Wang Shao was in a dilemma and almost went crazy!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 372: Long-term plan

    "Dongyang, you have posed a problem for me!" Wang Shao said helplessly: "I also hope you can save Miss Zhe, but is it a bit impulsive to just trade Liang Yi for it? As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos, do you really want to  Is it possible to get through this matter?" "This sentence really stopped Lin Zhao. As Wang Shao said, he really cared about Zhe Wenxin, and his mind was filled with the image of his beloved wife.  .In this case, emotions will affect reason.  Lin Zhao originally thought that he was calm, but in fact he was not like that "Please give me some advice, Mr. Zhizhou!" Although it made people reflect, Lin Zhao did not want this to be Wang Shao's excuse.  Some things don't need to be declined politely, it's better to tell them directly.  Wang Shao was silent for a moment and said: "If there is really no other way, then if you let it go to your own devices, I will really turn a blind eye. But if we can make a long-term and detailed plan, is there any way to get the best of both worlds?  , That¡¯s the best. It will be good for your future in Dongyang if you can explain it to the court at that time.¡± Can you not agree?  Wang Shao was also helpless.  He promised Lin Zhao that when the time came, the court would blame him, but it was just a mistake of negligence. With Dashun City's military exploits, the court should not blame him too much. It was relatively trivial.  The person at the center of the storm will definitely be Lin Zhao. There is no doubt about this, but Wang Shao is worried about his safety and future.  If you don¡¯t agree, you will directly offend Lin Zhao, offend the Zhe family in Fuzhou, offend Cao Guojiu in Bianjing and even the Empress Dowager. Although there are reasons for the matter and the teacher is famous, it is inevitable to be hated by others.  Wang Shao is an ambitious and ambitious person, and he does not want these things to affect his future.  From a personal emotional point of view, Wang Shao is also willing to help Lin Zhao and rescue Zhe Wenxin, so it is difficult for him to refuse.  At the same time, he had a vague feeling in his heart that he should help Lin Zhao today, which would be of great benefit to him in the future.  Of course, Wang Shao hopes that this matter can have the best of both worlds. Private matters can be handled well without affecting national interests. This is the best.  At the same time, he did not want Lin Zhao to suffer heavy losses because of this. This was a rare talent. If he died because of this, it would be a big deal.  All in all, Wang Shao's mood is very complicated!  "Thank you Wang Zhizhou. Today is a great kindness and virtue. I will keep it in my heart!" After coming back to his senses, Lin Zhao felt that he was careless and was very rude to Wang Shao. He also made a very excessive request. Wang Shao didn't  It makes perfect sense to agree.  But Wang Shao actually agreed. Lin Zhao knew the risks behind acquiescing to this matter, but Wang Shao was willing to take risks and get into trouble.  No matter what his considerations were, Lin Zhao was very touched by this magnanimity and kindness.  "Dongyang's words are serious. Again, think carefully and take a long-term approach. Is there any other way? It's best to get the best of both worlds!" At this time, Wang Shao didn't know what Lin Zhao's words of gratitude meant to him.  How much life will change.  At this moment, he just hopes that this matter can be handled in a comprehensive way, so that he does not have to be embarrassed and Lin Zhao does not have to be entangled. The best outcome is to get the best of both worlds and everyone is happy.  On the way out of Qingzhou, Lin Zhao had been reflecting seriously.  It¡¯s true that caring leads to chaos, but I am a little anxious.  Do the Xixia people just change people when asked to do so?  He cares about his beloved wife, but the Xixia people agree to care about their prime minister. The Empress Dowager Liang will definitely care about her younger brother. Maybe they are more anxious than she is.  Emotionally speaking, Zhewen Xin is extremely important to him, and he will never allow anything to happen to his beloved wife.  But the Xixia people also think so, are they so sure?  Even so, from an official perspective, a prime minister is definitely more valuable and important than a woman.  To be more serious, a man can give up a wife and concubine. There was still a market for wives like clothes in ancient times. Of course, Lin Zhao was an exception. He would never do this.  But can Empress Dowager Liang lose her biological brother?  Putting aside the sibling relationship, how important was Liang Yimi's political significance to Empress Dowager Liang?  Without Liang Yimi¡¯s support and presiding over the situation, how could the orphans and widows of Empress Dowager Liang gain a foothold in Xixia?  Although Empress Dowager Liang is very smart, wise and skillful, she is a woman after all. It is okay to sit behind the scenes and strategize, but many things on the stage must be handled by a proper person.  Who is more reliable than your own brother?  The existence of the exclusive power of relatives in ancient times must be justified.  So from this perspective, I guess Empress Dowager Liang is also very anxious, but she seems to be calmer, more forceful and proactive.  ¡°I¡¯m too impatient, so what do you guys say about this matter?¡±  How is that possible?  Lin Zhao has never been controlled by anyone!  It seems that we need to plan carefully. What Wang Shao said is correct at all.  If you can combine saving people and national interests, it will be the best of both worlds. It will definitely be too late to apply to Bianjing, and the emperor and the court cannot do it for themselves.??A small commander makes such a big sacrifice in his family affairs, but in the end things will have to be dealt with first and later.  What is needed now is to come up with an explanation that can be used to explain the Dongchuang incident, which can reduce one's guilt and mistakes, calm the anger of the emperor and the princes, and prevent the courtiers from questioning him too much.  "But what should we do?"  Lin Zhao couldn't help but fell into a brainstorm, thinking about the best of both worlds! ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Jiang Leiting nodded and said: "Yes, the news from Xingqing Mansion is that Mrs. Zhe has not been harmed so far. The Xixia people are only under house arrest and the treatment is not bad. It's just that the guard is quite tight. There is a guard of more than a hundred people surrounding the courtyard. With us  With the strength of Xingqing Mansion, it is impossible to rescue him by force. "I have to say that the strength of the Iron Mask Sect Leader is still very strong, especially when it comes to inquiring about information, his hands and eyes are as good as the sky.  When Lin Zhao received the news, the Iron Mask Sect Master had also heard the news, because they had invested heavily in Xingqing Mansion and had their own eyes and ears in the upper echelons of Xixia.  "Rescuing by force is not easy. This is Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xixia. There is no possibility of rash action." The Iron-faced Sect leader said solemnly: "But fortunately, Mrs. Zhe is safe and sound, and there is still a chance for rescue." "It's just that the Xixia people seem to think so.  When Mrs. Zhe's identity was revealed, she didn't treat her harshly, but being kind was not good. It shows that they realized the importance of Mrs. Zhe's surname and used it to threaten the young master!" Li Cheng was vaguely worried.  Jiang Leiting said: "On the other hand, it is also a good thing. Madam Zhe is useful to the Xixia people, so that they will not be harmed, safety can be guaranteed, and we can be given time and opportunity to rescue. Otherwise, we will really be helpless. As for threatening the young master.  , Not necessarily. Having Liang Yimi in Young Master¡¯s hands is also a threat to them. What matters is how to deal with the subsequent matters. This is the key point. " Li Cheng nodded and said, "That's true. I hope Mrs. Zhe is safe. It's just that.  I don¡¯t know how the young master will deal with it!¡± ¡°Yes, what I¡¯m most worried about is whether the young master will do something stupid impulsively With the young master¡¯s current authority, it may be difficult to use Liang Yimi.  Things are a bit tricky! Although I have made some arrangements in Bianjing, I just don¡¯t know if I can make it in time" The Iron-faced Sect Leader was worried.  "Then what should we do?" Li Cheng asked in a deep voice.  "Since the Xixia people have chosen Suizhou, we will immediately arrange manpower to go to Suizhou and make all preparations. If the young master really goes, we must ensure the safety of the young master and Mrs. Zhe, and provide convenience for the young master as much as possible.  , Apart from that, we can't do anything for the time being!" Jiang Leiting put forward his own opinion.  The Iron Mask leader nodded lightly: "That's true. We can get information from Xingqing Mansion, but from the Young Master we don't know anything about it. This is one of our weaknesses!" "It would be good if someone is by the Young Master's side.  "Yeah!" Jiang Leiting suddenly thought of this. All their actions revolved around Lin Zhao and served Lin Zhao.  But Lin Zhao didn't know all this, and couldn't provide corresponding cooperation.  This problem may not be solved for the time being, but at least it is necessary to keep abreast of Lin Zhao's movements at all times.  However, they had no resources around Lin Zhao and could not obtain Lin Zhao's movements and information at all. Therefore, Jiang Leiting thought about whether he should place people around Lin Zhao, not to monitor Lin Zhao, but just to be better in the future.  to cooperate.  When Jiang Leiting mentioned this, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect was also moved in his heart. He couldn't help but nodded slightly and said: "That's right, it should be so, but who should be sent? This person must be absolutely loyal, and must be alert and know how to do things.  " "I definitely can't do it. I met the young master when Xianyang Gudu came to rescue him. If he showed up, the young master would definitely be doubtful." Jiang Tingting rejected himself first, and after a moment of pondering, he said: "It would be better if we let Li Chengqian.  "How about going?" "Me?" Li Cheng was a little surprised. He had never considered this before.  "Yes, you have been trained in the past two years to be able to stand alone. The fire in the Xixia camp the other day was really wonderful The key is that you have never shown your face. If you go to surrender, the master will not be suspicious.  I wonder what the sect leader thinks?" Jiang Tingting seemed to agree.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect nodded lightly and said: "That's fine, the young master has no one around him, let alone confidants, and many things are inconvenient. Li Cheng, if you go, you can cooperate with us, and you can also help the young master. You can go ahead  " "Okay!" Li Cheng knew that this job was very important, so he did not refuse.  The young master has a high status and will do great things in the future. He will definitely play a big role by his side. It can be said that the future is bright, so Li Cheng is still the prime minister.When expected.  Jiang Leiting said: "I'm afraid it's still a bit troublesome to go to the young master like this. We need to think about it in the long term!" (To be continued.

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 373 Breaking News

    Youzhou, Nanjing, Liao Kingdom!  When the prince Yelu Jun and the little princess Yelu Tri were dining, Yelu Yixin came in a hurry.  "Uncle Wang, is there anything urgent?" Yelu Jun saw Yelu Yixin walking in a hurry and guessed that there might be something important, otherwise he wouldn't even have time to eat.  "Yes, Your Highness!" Yelu Yixin nodded and said: "There is news from Qingzhou!" Yelu Jun was very sensitive when he heard the word "Qingzhou". He immediately became energetic and asked with a smile: "Big  The battle in Shuncheng has ended? "Who won?" Yelu Yixin was about to answer, but was suddenly interrupted by Yelu Jun: "Uncle Wang, let me guessit was the Song Army and Lin Zhao won.  "That's right?" "It was the Song Army that won, and Lin Zhao played a big role in it!" Yelu Yixin was a little surprised and curious, and said with a smile, "How can you be sure that Lin Zhao won?" "Guess?"  Yes, it¡¯s just a feeling!¡± Yelu Jun didn¡¯t lie, he was completely telling the truth.  From the beginning, he did have such a special feeling in his heart.  Perhaps in the eyes of others, Lin Zhao was just an ordinary Song Dynasty official, but after his brief contact with Liaodong, Yelujun always felt that Lin Zhao was special, but he couldn't explain it carefully, so he had inexplicable expectations for him.  Yelu Tri also smiled and said: "Lin Zhao is okay, right? I just know that big brother will be okay" The little princess was also full of confidence and gave Lin Zhao a very special title of respect.  She was also concerned about Lin Zhao's safety. She often asked about it these days. Now she knew that the elder brother who carried her and ran away on horseback was safe.  The little princess felt relieved.  Feeling great.  See this situation.  Yelu Yixin couldn't help but be curious, what was so special about Lin Zhao?  It actually made the prince and princess of Liao have such high evaluation and expectations.  It seems that he has neglected this person a little and needs to pay more attention to him in the future. Suddenly, Yelu Yixin is also full of curiosity about Lin Zhao.  Yelu Jun smiled and said: "Although Lin Zhao is young, he is full of wisdom and ability. He must be underestimated. Liang Yimi must have died because he was careless and underestimated the enemy. Uncle Wang, please tell me, what is going on over there?  What happened?" The young prince was very curious about this.  Even if you already know the outcome clearly, even if you have made a thousand and ten thousand assumptions, what you want to know most is the specific situation.  Yelu Yixin said: "The leading figure in the Song Dynasty in this battle was Wang Shao. He was the latest military and civilian official promoted by the Song Dynasty emperor, and he had some abilities. Before that, the Song Dynasty took care of Li Fugui, the magistrate of Qingzhou, and stabilized the situation in Qingzhou. It was Wang Shao.  This shows his skill. This time he deliberately sent Lin Zhao to Dashun City to attract Liang Yimi, who had a problem with him, and then deliberately failed to rescue Liang Yimi, and finally took advantage of the Xixia army.  At that time, he led his army around the back of Xixia and raided the camp. The Xixia people were in chaos and were completely defeated. Almost the entire army of 50,000 was wiped out. Even Liang Yimi himself was captured. " "What? Liang Yimi was captured.  ?" Yelu Jun was shocked when he heard the news. Is Lin Zhao so powerful?  At the same time, he also realized that the capture of the Xixia Prime Minister might bring about a series of turmoil. Although Yelu Jun was only a teenager, perhaps because he was born in the royal family, he was talented and had been exposed to it since he was a child. He was particularly precocious in politics and was very interested in trends.  The analysis is very spot on, and he is a very talented rising star in terms of strategy.  Yelu Yixin nodded and said, "Yes, Liang Yimi failed to escape in time after his defeat, and was captured by Lin Zhao himself." It's Lin Zhao again, big brother is so awesome!  When the little princess Yelutri heard this, she couldn't help but clap her hands and praise her. Her eldest brother did so well. He is so awesome.  The little princess was extremely excited and intoxicated. A very special feeling gradually sprouted in her young heart.  Not only that, Yelutri also thought that he should tell his mother after returning, as good things must be divided.  "What's the situation now?" When it came to state affairs, Yelujun immediately became serious. Especially such shocking news, it must be taken seriously.  He doesn't care about the minutiae, the insignificant things.  He cares more about the overall situation and the situation in the entire northwest. What will be the situation after the Xixia Prime Minister is captured?  How is the relationship between Song and Xia?  Where will the future lead?  What impact did it have on the Liao Kingdom?  How should the Liao Kingdom deal with itself at this time?  Or what appropriate and necessary measures should be taken?  In an instant, all the questions came to mind. Yelujun's brain was spinning rapidly, thinking about the stakes and the corresponding countermeasures.  Yelu Yixin said: "The war between Song and Xia was temporarily a truce and confrontation. Although the Song Dynasty won a complete victory in Dashun City. However, when Zhe Kexing of Fuzhou attacked Jingzhou, he was ambushed by Xixia. Each war had its own outcome" Very soon  Obviously, in the eyes of the big shots, Orifumi Xin is a little person after all, and her capture did not matter.When I received attention, no one took it seriously.  It is precisely because of this that many people naturally ignore the impact and consequences of Orifumi's capture, as well as the changes and subsequent development of the whole thing.  Many times, historical surprises occur under such circumstances.  "That's it!" Yelu Jun lowered his head and meditated silently, even forgetting that he was eating.  After a long time, he asked: "What's Xixia's attitude? Uncle Wang came here in a hurry, something must have happened, right?" "Not bad!" Yelu Yixin smiled, seeming to praise the prince for his intelligence, his ability to predict things like a god, and his ability to predict things with ease.  At the same time, there is also a hint of sourness and worry behind the smile.  "News has come from Xixia, and they are willing to admit their mistakes to our court. They are very humble and ask our court to put pressure on the Song Dynasty" Yelu Yixin explained his purpose of coming, and also revealed the relationship between Song, Liao and Xia.  Checks and balances are inevitable. After the Chanyuan Alliance, the Liao State knew very well that it was incapable of destroying the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty stationed heavy troops at Tangbo on the northern border. In addition to guarding against the invasion of the Liao State, it also served as a counterattack against the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun.  The main force has to be defended.  In fact, the Liao Kingdom is under considerable pressure in the Youyun Sixteen Prefectures. They are satisfied with the current situation and do not want to fight with the Song Dynasty.  Therefore, it would be best to have Xixia to share the pressure placed on them by the Song Dynasty.  Xixia took advantage of this and got both sides.  So this time Xixia has such an attitude.  How to plan?  Yelujun was silent for a long time.  Asked: "What does Uncle Wang think?" "What does His Highness the Prince think?" Yelu Yixin did not answer, but asked a question.  It looked like he was taking the exam for the crown prince. As for the actual purpose, only he knew Yelujun didn't say it out loud. He smiled and said, "How about this, how about we write it out together?" "Okay."  !" Yelu Yixin agreed with this proposal, with a smile on his face and his eyes darting around.  Immediately, an attendant brought a pen and paper.  The two of them each wrote a few words. Yelujun showed his own paper first. His handwriting was made of silver hooks and iron strokes. It was sharp and powerful, yet elegant and agile at the same time. It was obviously influenced by his mother Xiao Guanyin.  I saw only four words written above and below: Song Xia negotiates peace!  Yelu Yixin smiled knowingly and unfolded his own paper. There were also a few words written on it: "Song and Xia negotiate peace!" They had the same idea!  Yelu Jun smiled and said: "It seems that the Empress Dowager Liang wanted to negotiate peace with the Song Dynasty, but was afraid that the Song Dynasty would not agree, so she came to us" "Let us put pressure. Let the Song Dynasty take the initiative to cease the war. This is the Xixia people  Wishful thinking!" Yelu Yixin agreed casually.  His deep eyes fell on Yelu Jun. Although the prince was young, he was extremely intelligent and had far-reaching knowledge. This son was extraordinary!  The future the future I don't know why, looking at Yelu Jun, Yelu Yixin always feels that the future is gloomy, and even has an inexplicable fear and uneasiness "What is Uncle Wang's opinion? Has he reported it to Beijing? Does the emperor know?  "Excuse me?" Yelu Jun asked in a deep voice.  Yelu Yixin replied: "Your Majesty said, this matter is completely left to His Highness the Crown Prince. As for meI will obey His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's instructions!" Yelu Jun put down the food in his hands, paced back and forth in the room, and whispered: "  It stands to reason that the war between Song and Xia will be good for us, Daliao. The snipe and the clam are fighting, and we are good fishermen. But now, after Liang Yimi was captured, the morale of Xixia is low, and I am afraid that it will not be the opponent of the Song army Having lost Liang.  Yi Mian, the Empress Dowager Liang could not stabilize the situation, and the turmoil in Xixia gave the Song Dynasty another opportunity. It is said that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Xu, had great ambitions. If he succeeded in Xixia, it would be of no benefit to us in Daliao  From this perspective, it is also good to let Song and Xia settle down for a while." Yelu Yixin just listened and did not express any opinions.  In this current situation, he didn't want to leave a bad name for being disobedient to the prince, and he might be in danger.  Many times, when the situation is unclear, the first thing to pay attention to is to protect yourself wisely.  After thinking for a long time, Yelu Jun said: "Uncle Wang, please go down and let the accompanying Pishi Army participate in the exercise in Bianjing near Youzhou. The target is naturally the Southern Dynasty and put some pressure on them." According to Yelu Yixin's idea,  Why rush to promote peace talks between Song and Xia?  To instigate the two countries to continue the war, the Liao Kingdom should seriously assemble its troops and be the last fisherman.  But Yelujun didn't think so, and he didn't make such arrangements.  Although Yelu Yixin had ideas in his mind, he had no choice but to act according to his orders.  The Pishi Army is the most elite army of the Liao Kingdom and the emperor's personal guard.  This time Prince Yelu Jun went south to Youzhou, and the Lord of Liao Yelu Hongji sent a group of Pishi troops to accompany him, just to protect his son's safety.  You must know that Yelu Hongji only has such a son, and it is rare for him to be so good, so naturally he cannot make any mistakes. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?The momentum and deterrence of the army are self-evident. If the Pishi Army participates in the exercise and is so close to the Song-Xia border, it will inevitably cause a lot of speculation and uncertainty. This is enough. This is the role of deterrence.  !  Yelu Yixin followed Yelu Jun¡¯s arrangements. Whether it was right or wrong, pros and cons, he still can¡¯t say yet!  The smart prince didn¡¯t pay much attention to Yelu Yixin beside him, but instead focused all his curiosity on Lin Zhao.  Yelujun became more and more impulsive, and even wanted to see Lin Zhao again. It would be best to have a confrontation with him to see who is more powerful?  I am really looking forward to it, hoping that I will have this opportunity.  He doesn't know that his little sister Yelutri is also full of expectations, hoping that one day she can ride a horse with her big brother again ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~ Bianjing, the imperial palace of the Song Dynasty.  Emperor Zhao Xu is in a good mood today. A concubine in the harem has just given birth to a baby boy, who is very healthy.  You must know that Zhao Xu is already in his twenties. In ancient times, he got married early and would have children early.  Especially for the emperor, heirs also mean the inheritance of blood, and there are successors for thousands of miles.  ??Looking at the Renzong period, so many things happened because the emperor was "childless", which almost made the country unstable and the situation was serious.  Therefore, Zhao Xu got married early, and the queen he married was Xiang, the granddaughter of the former prime minister. She was a lady, dignified and steady, but several years passed without giving birth to a boy or a girl to Zhao Xu.  It doesn¡¯t matter if there is no eldest son, as long as the concubine can give birth.  In the past two years, a concubine gave birth to two boys, named Zhao Yi and Zhao Ji respectively. However, not long after, both children died, and Zhao Xu was very depressed.  Fortunately, a concubine gave birth to a boy a few days ago. The imperial doctor has visited him and he is very healthy. This makes Zhao Xu feel relieved.  After having an heir, he was naturally very happy, and he immediately named his third son Zhao Jun, with high hopes.  Zhao Xu didn¡¯t know that his heirs were destined to be in trouble in the past few years.  The first few children were destined to be nothing but joy. It was not until the sixth child, Zhao Xu, that he survived and became his de facto eldest son. He was supposed to become Song Zhezong in later generations.  But now, because of the emergence of Lin Zhao, the trajectory of historical development has changed. It is hard to say whether Song Zhezong will be born In addition, what Zhao Xu is even more happy about is the smooth progress of the northwest war.  Han Jiang lived up to expectations. As soon as he arrived in the northwest, he took charge of the overall situation and stabilized the situation.  Recently, it was even more exciting in Dashun City. Wang Shao and Lin Zhao jointly planned to defeat Xixia under Dashun City.  It is worth mentioning that Wang Shao was indeed a good character. In his military report to the court, he did not emphasize that it was entirely his own plan.  Lin Zhao, who was originally kept in the dark, also became one of the planners. The credit cannot be shared at all When Zhao Xu received the news, he couldn't help but praise him repeatedly. There was a great victory in the northwest, which was enough to inspire people.  He was very satisfied with the two young "confidants" Wang Shao and Lin Zhao, and what surprised him even more was that things were still to come.  Lin Zhao actually captured Liang Yimi, the Xixia Prime Minister. This was an unprecedented record in the history of Song army combat. It was really a great achievement.  When Zhao Xu was thinking about how to reward him, he was also thinking about solving the problem. How should Liang Yimi use it?  How should the War between Song and Xia come to an end?  At this moment, some big news spread to Bianjing one after another!  (To be continued</di</div

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 374 The Best Candidate

    Zhao Xu had not been happy for long when two pieces of breaking news came.  First, the Xixia side released a signal that it was interested in peace talks; Second, the Liao army was mobilized and was conducting exercises near Youzhou. Its crown prince Yelu Jun and Zhao Wang Yelu Yixin personally led the army to preside over it.  "The news seems to be ordinary, but there are many implications hidden behind it. In fact, it is a bombshell dropped in the calm lake. A little carelessness will cause huge waves.  Above the court, a minister said: "It is a good thing that Xixia wants to negotiate peace. This time we won a great victory in Dashun City, and even captured Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi. We have the upper hand in terms of momentum and chips, and we can take advantage of it."  Fight rationally and have a good talk with Xixia. "There has always been a fear of Xia in the Song Dynasty. As long as it does not involve major issues of principle, they are absolutely unwilling to go to war with Xixia easily.  If Prime Minister Wang Anshi and Zeng Gongliang had not jointly advocated this war, there would have been many leaders and ministers, and the opposition would have remained high.  The results of the current war are relatively satisfactory, so these officials have the mentality of giving up as soon as they are good. Such results are already good, and they must be cherished.  If Xixia is offended, it will not be good if everything is fought to the death.  Although Dashun City was victorious, the Fuzhou Zhejia Army was defeated in Jingzhou, which showed that the war was not entirely beneficial and was still very risky.  If you continue to fight, you may not be able to obtain more benefits, and there may be dangers. It is best to just accept it when it is good.  As in the beginning, there were many New Party members among the Peace faction.  The continuation of the war will inevitably affect the implementation of the reform. Now the impact has been shown in all aspects. Continuing to delay the reform will be unhelpful.  will affect their status.  affect their vital interests.  Now the war is going smoothly.  Finally got a chance.  If there is an opportunity to cease the war as early as possible, it will naturally be cherished. Therefore, there are high calls for an armistice and peace talks.  Of course, there are many rational ministers, and they have all seen a fact.  That was the Liao Kingdom's exercise near Youzhou. It was said to be an exercise, but after all, it mobilized a large group of soldiers and horses, and even included their most elite Pishi Army.  The crown prince and the first favorite of the Lord of Liao, Yelu Yixin, was in command.  This information is enough to show that the Liao army cannot be ignored. It is an exercise within the territory of the Liao Kingdom, but if it crosses the border, it is an invasion.  Over the years, the Liao Kingdom has always had the intention to attack the Song Dynasty, and it has never stopped, and the Song Dynasty's defense has never relaxed.  Xixia is a confidant for the Song Dynasty. It involves a lot of involvement and trouble, but the direct damage actually caused is not particularly large.  Even though I traveled across the northwest these years.  It's just looting. How easy is it to occupy land?  The only threat is Shaanxi Road.  The impact on the Central Plains in the Bianjing area is not great.  The Liao Kingdom is different. They just stay still. Once they move out, they will be a fatal threat.  If you are not careful, the Song Dynasty may be in danger of national subjugation, or at least the world will be in turmoil.  With the loss of the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, the entire land of Hebei was undefendable. As long as the Liao cavalry broke through the border defense line, they would march straight in.  The shame of Chanyuan didn't last very long back then, but it still left people with lingering fears.  The monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty did not want the Liao Kingdom to invade the banks of the Yellow River again and threaten Bianjing across the river.  As a result, the emperor was shameless, the mountains and rivers were in turmoil, and even the joke of moving the capital was made again.  Later generations said that the Song Dynasty was poor and weak, and it was indeed true!  Especially in the field of external relations, it has always been weak.  Fear of Xia is one thing, but they may be more afraid of Liao. If the two come together, the consequences will be more serious.  Now the Song Army is at war with Xixia in the northwest. If there is another conflict with the Liao Kingdom on the eastern front at this time, the consequences will be disastrous.  Not to mention whether it can be dealt with, at least it will make the Song Dynasty unstable and unstable.  This is something that neither the emperor nor the ministers of the Song Dynasty wanted to see, at least for now.  Even Wang Xianggong, who had the grand ambition to restore the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties, knew very well that the time had not come yet and he had to be patient.  Of course, some people thought there were objections, and an official of the Privy Council reported: "The Liao Kingdom was only practicing in Youzhou and had no intention of going south. Even those Pishi troops were said to be only followers of their prince Yelu Jun.  It is not for the purpose of starting a war Moreover, the Liao Kingdom just experienced the Xiao Hu Jian Rebellion two years ago and is not peaceful internally. I am afraid that it is not easy to use troops externally. It is rare for our army to make a breakthrough in the northwest. It is just to pursue the victory and teach Xixia a lesson.  At that time, how could we easily let go of such a great opportunity? It would be a pity to waste it!" The Privy Council must have been suppressed by Xixia for a long time, and he has been holding a bad breath in his heart.  Now that we finally have such a breakthrough, how can we just give up so easily?  "That's right. If the Xixia people want to start a war, they can start a war. If they want a truce, they can negotiate for peace. Is this really up to them? Where should I put the face of our country? Now that we agree, we are encouraging Xixia's arrogance.  Arrogance, when encountering similar situations in the future, they will still?Intensified.  This trend cannot last long. I think we should go all out to attack Xixia.  "There are still many supporters of the main battle. "But the Liao Kingdom is watching eagerly. Why did the prince of the Liao Kingdom go to Youzhou at such a critical time and mobilize the army?  " "The prince of Liao is still young, just a child" "If Yelu Jun is still young, what about Yelu Yixin?  He was the number one favorite of the Lord of Liao, and he held great power in the Liao Kingdom, which was extraordinary. The actions of the Liao Army in Youzhou were probably directed by the Lord of Liao.  "Obviously, no one in the Song Dynasty paid attention to the teenage prince Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom. Instead, King Yelu Yixin of Zhao was worried. "Even if the Pishi Army participates, so what?  The Liao Kingdom may just be favoring Xixia and putting pressure on our country, so don¡¯t worry" Once again, there were divergent opinions in the court. Everyone expressed their opinions on the issue of dealing with Xixia and the Liao Kingdom, and there was a dispute again. Seeing this, Zhao Xu,  Suddenly, I felt a little overwhelmed. When will there be less disputes? Is there any need to argue like this? The signs of party strife have become more and more intense, but Zhao Xu has begun to pay attention to it, but once something happens, he wants to remedy it afterwards.  But it's difficult In fact, Zhao Xu himself had some ideas. He had no choice but to ride a tiger when the war started. On the one hand, he didn't want to be refuted by Xixia, and on the other hand, he was worried about the impact of the war.  The implementation of the reform can be said to be in a dilemma. Later, Wang Anshi expressed his support, and Zhao Xu agreed to send troops to the northwest. It can be said that Zhao Xu was worried about the outcome of the war.  It was better than expected. Wang Shao and Lin Zhao performed very well. They achieved a lot of victory, saved face and avoided failure. It was a perfect ending. It was time for Zhao Xu to give up.  Although he wanted to continue the attack and even destroy Xixia, his reason told him that it was impossible based on the current strength of the Song Dynasty, so he must endure it now.  It is a reform to strengthen the country, and the focus is on internal affairs. Furthermore, Wang Shao has already given him a memorial, indicating that the relationship between Dong Xiang of Hehuang and Tubo and his brother Xiang Xiang is improving, and Hehuang and Hezhou are on good terms as before.  According to their established strategy, they wanted to capture Hehuang and threaten the Xixia flank. Before that, they could not do it in one go, so they adopted this method of forming an alliance with Hehuang and Tubo.  I originally hoped that Dong Xiang could send troops to threaten Xixia's rear, but the old man was unmoved and came up with a high-sounding reason. But according to the news that Wang Shao found out, the relationship between their brothers.  It was more like acting. Unexpectedly, Dong Xiang and Xiang Xiang reconciled, which means that from now on, He Huang will be united. The plan to take advantage of the discord between their brothers to attack He Huang.  Will be in vain. After receiving such news, can Zhao Xu not be anxious? Wang Shao has made it clear in the memorial that the war against Tubo may need to be advanced. In this way, the next military action of the Song Dynasty will be against Tubo.  A fierce war in Xixia? If the Liao Kingdom is provoked by this, the whole plan will be completely disrupted. Obviously Zhao Xu does not want this. He hopes that everything will be done in an orderly manner, so he also took action to end the war.  I was originally thinking about how to end it, but I didn't expect that the Xixia people proposed it. Zhao Xu felt that it was in his wish to agree to the peace talks with the Xixia people and end it in a dignified manner. As for the Liao Kingdom, it would be best.  , I don¡¯t know whether Xixia took some path, or the Liao Kingdom saw the stakes, so it adopted this method to exert pressure.  News came from General Xiongzhou that the situation did not seem to be serious.  Therefore, Emperor Zhao Xu¡¯s original intention was to negotiate peace, but many times there were difficulties in being an emperor, and some words could not be said easily.  Especially things that are detrimental to face, such as peace talks, cannot be said easily.  It can only be suggested by a certain minister and then follow the trend.  But now that there is endless debate in the court, how should we make a decision?  Zhao Xu was inevitably in trouble.  "However, the ministers were very cooperative, especially the group of prime ministers and assistant ministers, who could properly figure out the emperor's thoughts.  "Your Majesty, I think that since Xixia has bowed its head and admitted its mistake, our country should naturally convince people with virtue It is already the beginning of spring. If the border troubles continue, the spring plowing on Shaanxi Road will inevitably be affected. The long-lasting war has made people's lives worse.  Affected, it is really not appropriate to make the situation worse now!" The speaker was Zeng Gongliang, a bachelor of Jixian Palace.  What the heavenly dynasty is going to the country, serving people with virtue, and pragmatic people whispering and scolding after hearing it.??My husband is pedantic.  But they dare not say anything publicly. Who dares to easily snatch the Prime Minister's beard?  Although he is already an old man, his power is still there, making people fear him.  Furthermore, when people specifically mentioned spring plowing later, they showed care for the people.  "Food is the first priority for the people" and "the people are the most important, followed by the country." These are the teachings of the sages. Who dares to object?  It¡¯s just that there was inevitably a bit of uncontrollable disdain in his eyes. Although Mr. Zeng didn¡¯t look back, he understood it all.  I say what I say, let you think about it. If you call me pedantic, you are stupid.  There is a reason for your dignified Prime Minister to say such high-sounding words.  The last time he suggested sending troops to Xixia, in addition to being indeed beneficial to the Song Dynasty, it was also a way for him to re-establish his position as prime minister.  Now the war has had preliminary results, and it is going relatively smoothly. In Dashun City, 50,000 enemies were wiped out in one battle, and Liang Yimi, the Xixia Prime Minister, was captured. This was an achievement that had not been achieved in decades.  This is enough. It would be bad if you use up all the hard-earned achievements and then suffer some failure.  Sometimes you really have to give up.  The interests of the country are taken into consideration.  Zeng Xianggong's goal was achieved.  The officials seemed to be thinking the same way. Now that things have come to this, what else is there to continue?  It's rare for Xixia people to take the initiative to propose it, so it should be cherished even more.  Armistice, peace talks!  At the same time, Zeng Xianggong came forward in person to express an attitude to Emperor Zhao Xu. I just emphasized my position and had no intention of competing for power with Wang Anshi.  Very loyal to you too.  As for those high-sounding reasons, anyone who understands them can understand them.  As for those ignorant people, Mr. Zeng didn't bother to pay attention to them Wang Anshi would not object, and they supported sending troops to counterattack Xixia.  It was a multi-faceted consideration, with ambitious factors, and also because Li Fugui caused the turmoil in the northwest, which was closely related to him, so he expressed his support out of public conscience.  Now the war is going smoothly, Li Fugui has been executed, and the news has been sent back to Bianjing.  Wang Anshi just sighed.  He didn't care that Wang Shao and Lin Zhao directly killed him on the battlefield. Wang Shao was glad for a long time after getting the news.  He repeatedly praised Wang Shao for his ability to do things.  If Li Fugui returns to Bianjing alive, I don't know what will come out of his mouth, and there might be another uproar.  This is naturally the best way to deal with it.  Li Fugui was executed, and Wang Anshi got his wish. In addition, Liang Yimi was captured. He was very satisfied with the result of the battle.  Coupled with the fact that the Liao Kingdom sent troops to exert pressure, it was enough to this extent.  At least for now, Wang Anshi's focus is still on reform. He also hopes that the court's attention can shift from foreign wars to reform It is rare for the two prime ministers to express their support in unison.  But in this case, even if the matter is finalized, the opposition of other courtiers will become weak.  Zhao Xu was also overjoyed when he saw this, and he followed the flow and said: "Okay, in that case, let's talk to Xixia and show the majesty and ambition of my celestial dynasty" The emperor nodded. What else can the ministers say?  Zhao Xu asked, "Who should I send to negotiate peace?" The ministers looked at each other, this candidate was indeed a troublesome matter.  Peace talks require heavy responsibilities, courage, astuteness, good eloquence, a good understanding of the situation, and the ability to make changes at any time Not to mention, there is really no suitable candidate for a while, especially among the Xixia tigers and wolves.  There are not many people willing to take the initiative to go there.  Seeing that there was silence, Zhao Xu could only say in a deep voice: "Do you have any other suggestions from the Ministry of Rites, Taichang Temple, and Honglu Temple?" The Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple themselves have diplomatic affairs. Taichang Temple is in charge of rituals and music, and Xixia is nominally the Song Dynasty.  My ministers, since it is a peace negotiation, you must be involved in this aspect.  Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, remained calm. It was now a critical period for him to become the Minister of Rites, so he did not want to take on such a risky job.  As for Honglu Temple, Chai Xiao is older and someone has informed him before he came that now is not the time to talk On the other hand, over at Taichang Temple, Chai Xiao has just been transferred back to Bianjing from the post of Yuezhou Tongpan to serve as  Zeng Gong, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, suggested: "Your Majesty, I recommend a candidate!" "Oh? Who does Zeng Qing recommend?" Zhao Xu himself admired Zeng Gong's talent and learning, and he was also a student of Ouyang Xiu, so he valued him very much.  .  Zeng Gong said in a deep voice: "Commander Lin Zhao of Dashun City!" "Lin Zhao?" There was a slight commotion in the court hall!  "Yes, Lin Zhao once served as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom and Hehuang Tubo. Needless to say, he was eloquent and witty. He was brave and resourceful, argued with reason, and performed well. The first two times were successful. I believe he will also be able to negotiate peace with Xixia this time.  He will perform very well. Furthermore, he is currently fighting in Xixia in the northwest. He knows a lot about Xixia and the war situation. He can adapt to changes and can closely contact and coordinate with the northwest army.Therefore, I think Lin Zhao is the best candidate.  " Zeng Gong was very surprised. He didn't know why his teacher Ouyang Xiu had not predicted the peace talks beforehand, and asked him to recommend Lin Zhao. What happened in this? Is there anything special? Zeng Gong was very curious, but Ouyang Xiu did not  He didn't tell him anything, but told him that the matter was important and he must keep his mouth shut. In addition, Zeng Gong himself had a good personal relationship with Lin Zhao, so he followed the instructions and gave a very appropriate reason. You know, Zeng Gong had a very good reason.  He had been on a mission to the Liao Kingdom with Lin Zhao and knew a lot about Lin Zhao's talents. It was not surprising that Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, suddenly came to his senses. This was really a wonderful suggestion for Lin Zhao.  He knew what he was capable of, and he would be able to succeed immediately if he stepped forward: "Your Majesty, I agree. When Lin Zhao was sent to the Liao Kingdom, he performed well and the Lord of the Liao Dynasty was impressed by him The last time he was sent to Hehuang and Tubo,  Zan Pu Dong Fei was also at a disadvantage, and Lin Zhao was in charge of the peace talks. He was indeed the best candidate!  " The person in charge of Honglu Temple is Chai Xiao. Uncle Cao Guo has already informed him, although he still doesn't know what happened. But since it was requested by Lin Zhao and Uncle Cao Guo, naturally his uncle cannot hold back. "  Lin Zhao is on a mission, what do you think?  " Zhao Xu asked in a deep voice. At least he did not object to this proposal. A moment later, Zhao Peng, who was newly appointed as Kaifeng Prefectural Governor as a Hanlin scholar, agreed: "Your Majesty, Lin Zhao is indeed a good candidate. There is Han Xuanfu in the northwest.  Sitting in charge and presiding over the overall situation, Lin Zhao is responsible for the peace talks, and they complement each other!  ¡± In this way, Lin Zhao is undoubtedly the best candidate for peace talks with Xixia! (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 375 Looking forward to wonderful things

    Zeng Gong actually represents his teacher Ouyang Xiu, Chai Xiao is Lin Zhao's wife's uncle, Zhao Pian and Lin Zhao have a very secret relationship, and Zhang Zongyi is completely unintentional.  It is this kind of combination that does not make people suspicious at all. Intentionally or unintentionally, they have cleverly contributed to one thing. Everything went smoothly. It is very accidental but also reasonable.  They don't even know each other's existence, so naturally no one else will suspect it.  Since then, Lin Zhao has become the best candidate for peace talks with Xixia.  Zhao Xu did not object to this.  Lin Zhao had experience in sending envoys to Liao and Tubo. He could impress the Lord of Liao Yelu Hongji, the Tubo praised Pu Dong Fei, and Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yi buried himself. How could he be inferior?  Lin Zhao's abilities are naturally beyond description.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????: eloquence is unparalleled, smart and alert, steady and generous, all are good materials for diplomacy.  What's more, he is now in the northwest, and has a better understanding of the situation there, making it easier to respond immediately, and his cooperation with the border troops is also closer and more convenient.  Furthermore, Liang Yimi was his prisoner, so letting him deal with it would be a good start and a good end.  Zhao Xu also believed that Lin Zhao could handle the matter properly, and he was very confident in this.  He did not know that Lin Zhao¡¯s beloved wife was captured in Jingzhou, nor did he know that Lin Zhao had begun to have transactions with the Xixia people in private, nor did he know that the ministers¡¯ seemingly inadvertent recommendation contained a special purpose.  Wang Shao of Qingzhou was also benevolent and did not report the matter to Zhao Xu. Therefore, some special situations in the northwest have been deliberately concealed.  Everything was natural, the whole thing was a blessing, and there was no trace of artificiality at all.  Ever since.  Zhao Xu readily agreed.  Lin Zhao presided over the peace talks with Xixia as the Minister of War.  Northern Song Dynasty system.  The Privy Council is in charge of military affairs, and the Ministry of War is just a decoration.  But at any rate, giving him the title of minister would enhance his status. If a small commander goes to peace talks, he won't be able to do anything, and he will be said to be deliberately neglecting the Xixia people.  Lin Zhao was the chief registrar of Honglu Temple, the promotion official of the Municipal Shipping Department, the magistrate of Qiantang County, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, the young minister of Dali Temple, and now the minister of the Ministry of War. Lin Zhao was only in his weak years, and his promotion speed was extraordinary. He was unique among the young generation.  .  He is the leading young man.  However, the higher the official position, the more important the responsibility. At the same time, the power will become greater and greater, and there will be more and more opportunities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Grandfather, the officials have agreed to let Dongyang host the peace talks with Xixia?" Cao Jian asked softly at the uncle's house.  Overtly and covertly, Lin Zhao was senior to him, but his actual age was almost the same, especially in the past.  They are all friends as equals, so when mentioning their names.  Cao Jian was still vaguely embarrassed.  Uncle Cao Guo nodded and said, "Yes, Zeng Gong got Ouyang Gong's instructions and put forward very good suggestions. Then Zhao Pian and Chai Xiao added fuel to the flames, and the matter became a success." "Presiding over the peace talks is a big deal.  This is a major errand!" After all, the peace envoy represents the emperor and the Song Dynasty, and it is related to the country's future and vital interests, which is extraordinary.  Cao Yan sighed softly: "It's an important errand. It's good to go to Dongyang to experience it, but it's a bit dangerous If Mrs. Zhe hadn't been captured by Xixia, it wouldn't be like this" This scene in the Bianjing court hall  The performance was performed by the Iron Mask Sect Leader. Ever since they learned that Oribumi was captured, they had already started to rescue him.  It's just that frontal rescue is impossible, so we can only think of ways from another angle.  Sometimes, temporary rescue is impossible, and it is always right to take some other preparations.  At that time, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect realized one thing. The target of the Xixia people was probably Liang Yi, who was in Lin Zhao's hands. Lin Zhao was destined to be involved.  Although the leader of the Iron Mask Sect has not had direct close contact with Lin Zhao, his understanding of Lin Zhao is extraordinary, far better than many people, and he can even be said to know it like the back of his hand.  He was keenly aware that Lin Zhao might be impulsive and do something to leave the cabinet because of rescuing Zhe Wenxin.  ??Especially after the idea of ??using Liang Yi in exchange, I was even more worried.  Maybe Lin Zhao can take Liang Yimi away privately, but can the exchange go smoothly?  What about after the exchange?  Letting Liang Yimi go without permission was definitely a big deal. Lin Zhao would definitely get into trouble. It would be a small thing if the achievements he had finally built up in the northwest were destroyed. If Lin Zhao himself was in danger, or if it affected the overall development plan in the future, then  But that's troublesome.  Especially if Long Yan is furious and all officials are impeached, it will have a great impact on Lin Zhao's future development and major plans.  The risks are really high, so we must take precautions before they happen.  Lin Zhao could not care less, but the Iron-faced Sect Leader could not care less, so he began to think of ways early on, hoping to have the best of both worlds.  If there is peace talks between Song and Xia, will Liang Yi¡¯s matter become more than just a private matter?  If Lin Zhao intervenes openly, thenCould it be more convenient and calm to save Zhe Wenxin?  After the incident is over, do I not have to bear any responsibility?  It¡¯s the best of both worlds.  The leader of the Iron-faced Sect thought of this and immediately started to implement it.  The first thing was to inform Zhao Bian and Ouyang Xiu that if Xixia really wanted to negotiate peace, then the Song Dynasty must have a peace envoy.  If this envoy is Lin Zhao, then everything can be solved easily, smoothly and smoothly.  Ouyang Xiu could not intervene directly. He was now the magistrate of Ruzhou. If he rashly wrote a letter and talked about such a thing, it would be too abrupt and would easily make people suspicious.  There is such a big deal behind this, and we absolutely dare not leak any information.  After thinking about it, Zeng Gong happened to be in Taichang Temple and was the yamen related to this.  What¡¯s more important is that Zeng Gong once served as an envoy with Lin Zhao, so it is logical for him to recommend candidates.  So Ouyang Xiu gave the order directly. Although Zeng Gong was full of doubts, he did not refuse and followed the teacher's instructions.  Next, Chai Xiao and Zhao Pian sang together, adding fuel to the fire.  As for Zhang Zongyi, it was completely unintentional. It was precisely because of this that all parties cooperated seamlessly and the event was a complete success.  "I didn't expect Mr. Dong to be so powerful. He wiped out 50,000 enemies and captured Liang Yimi. Really" Cao Jian admired Lin Zhao very much now.  Already out of reverence for his identity.  Turned into sincere admiration.  Cao Yi was also very pleased and said: "It is a good thing that the young master has done something in the army. In the future in the future" Uncle Cao Guo stopped mid-sentence, but Cao Jian could probably understand the meaning behind his words, and he was filled with excitement in his heart.  Thinking and calculating many things.  "Cao Jian, I told you to get closer to Di Yong last time. Did you do it?" Cao Ji was silent for a moment and asked another question.  "Yes, I obey your orders. Grandpa, Princess Qinghe held a banquet a few days ago, and my grandson was among the invitees. He has seen the Di County horse!" Cao Jian was a little curious, how to get involved with the general of the Forbidden Army.  relation?  This does not seem to be the style of the Cao family. Even though Di Yong is a county horse, there is not much interaction Cao Yi nodded, seeming very satisfied.  Said: "Very good, then let you join the Dianqian Division. What do you think of working under Di Yong?" "Ah? Go to the Forbidden Army and work in the Dianqian Division?" Cao Jian couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard his grandfather's suggestion.  The Cao family is a military family. In his early years, Cao Bin was the number one general in the Northern Song Dynasty. Zhao Kuangyin was able to dominate the world, and Cao Bin definitely contributed to it.  But since then, the status of the Cao family has changed, becoming more valuable, and naturally they no longer need to continue fighting on the battlefield.  It has been a long time, and few of Cao Jian¡¯s direct descendants have joined the army.  Once your status is valuable, you will be a little afraid of death, so there is no need to take risks.  Cao Jian was surprised. He didn't expect his grandfather to suddenly make such a proposal. Did he mean to join the army?  To be honest, Cao Jian was really a little sudden.  "Yes, Cao Jian, you are the direct grandson. The burden of the Cao family will naturally fall on you in the future, so you must gain more experience. In the past, with your aunt and me here, Cao Jian's status would not be  Affected, it is as prosperous as ever. But we are getting older, and we don¡¯t know when it will The Cao family will inevitably decline and go downhill. Therefore, the future of the Cao family still depends on you.  Therefore, you can no longer be idle and do nothing like before." Uncle Cao Guo gave a very reasonable and sufficient reason.  Cao Jian murmured slightly in his heart, military is the tradition of the Cao family, so he had no objection to joining the army to gain experience.  But why so suddenly?  Even if it's just for training, why go to the Denzensi Division?  It seems that his father wants him to be under Di Yong. Is there any connection between them?  Cao Jian was very confused and curious. Later, a little belief emerged in his mind involuntarily. Just now, his grandfather had been caring about Lin Zhao. Now that he suddenly mentioned this matter, could it be related to him?  Where is the Dianqian Division?  This is an important institution that protects the palace. Could it be that he was brought here because For a time, Cao Jian couldn't help but think of many things, and even thought of the worst consequences, so he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.  A pair of cold eyes full of surprise fell on Uncle Cao Guo, obviously asking out of curiosity.  Uncle Cao Guo nodded lightly and said: "That's right, let's go to the front office to work first. If the officials see you, they might be able to think of our Cao family. If not, in the future the front office has important responsibilities.  It will be of great benefit to your future and the future of our Cao family." "Yes!" Cao Jian seemed to have some understanding and vaguely thought of something.  I didn't expect that I would be responsible for such an important matter.  Although some things have not yet been revealed and the possibility is slim, Cao Jian still has a strong sense of expectation in his heart, looking forward to that day Let Cao Jian enter the Palace Division and go to Di??It was the suggestion of Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, to do what he did!  Cao Ji thought about this for a long time, and it was only recently that he had some relatively clear answers, and finally agreed.  There are many reasons. First of all, as Zhao Fukang said, Cao Jian is already very old, but in fact he is idle and doing nothing. Over time, he will become a dandy.  Although Cao Jian's situation is pretty good and he has restrained himself a lot, he is still a little too frivolous after all.  "It's not wrong to let him enter the military camp for a good experience. It can sharpen his character and lay a foundation for his career. Maybe he will do something in the future."  It would be good for the grandson's future to be settled.  ¡°That¡¯s right, Uncle Cao Guo is prepared with both hands.  Do you have to have any other ideas before entering the palace?  Cao Jian stayed in the front office of the palace as planned, safe and sound, and loyal. It must be beneficial for the emperor to see him, at least in the short term, Cao Jian's status and interests will not be affected.  At the same time, it can also be regarded as a long-term investment.  If Lin Zhao's side can develop greatly in the future, and Cao Jian of the Dianqian Department can provide critical help at the critical moment of achieving great things, it will definitely be a major feat that will shock the world.  In fact, the Cao family has already made a choice from the very beginning of their contact with the Iron Mask Sect Leader.  Uncle Cao Guo just didn't want his grandson to get involved. After all, Cao Jian was still young. If something went wrong it would be worrying.  After Zhao Fukang¡¯s suggestion, Cao Guojiu thought about it carefully and realized that some things were not so absolute.  It would be better to let Cao Jian get used to it first. He doesn¡¯t have to fix a certain goal from the beginning. He can also adapt to changes. No matter what the outcome is, the interests of the Cao family should be put first Of course, they want to see it most.  Still the latter, I hope Lin Zhao can make breakthroughs and achieve great things in the future.  Cao Jian has now participated in it, and it is impossible to withdraw and retreat. Moreover, the status and influence of the Cao family will have a qualitative change, and it will definitely not be in the current half-dead state  Emotionally, I also hope that Lin Zhao can succeed. The most important thing for Cao Jian to be in the palace is to serve the dragon one day in the future.  As for the possibility, the hope is still very high.  Lin Zhao¡¯s performance in the northwest was very exciting. He captured Liang Yimi in the Battle of Dashun City. It was a good time to become famous.  Through natural spread and some people's deliberate publicity, Lin Zhao is now the idol and god of war in the Western Army. He is widely praised and admired, and has also gathered a lot of popularity. Everything is developing as expected.  Lin Zhao¡¯s performance did not disappoint him, and his future is bright and bright.  It is precisely for this reason that they need to try their best to protect Lin Zhao and create convenience for him as much as possible, so that their career will not be hindered by trivial matters Therefore, as soon as the summons from the Iron Mask Master arrived in Bianjing, Cao Guojiu started running  , several people cooperated quite well.  The important task of peace talks with Xixia is currently in the hands of Lin Zhao, and the rescue of Zhe Wenxin can be done openly.  It¡¯s just that the matter is of great importance and attracts much attention, and the opponents on Xixia¡¯s side are also extraordinary. It¡¯s probably not easy to succeed easily.  Cao Guo¡¯s uncle and grandson are looking forward to it. This is just a preliminary test. They are looking forward to Lin Zhao¡¯s future becoming more and more exciting (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 376: Family harmony and everything prospers

    Chai Xiao didn't know what was happening in the northwest. Cao Guojiu only sent a message asking him to recommend Lin Zhao in an appropriate way and be responsible for presiding over the peace talks with Xixia.  As for the reason, he didn't know, but it didn't matter. Since it was Lin Zhao and Cao Guoshu's intention, it was naturally correct.  Because of their sensitive status, the Chai family originally did not do much in politics, nor did they have any big ambitions. They only wanted peace.  However, since Chai Minyan is married to Lin Zhao and he has a bright future, it is appropriate for the Chai family to give him some help within their ability. This will also be beneficial to the Chai family.  "I just recommended Lin Zhao, which inevitably made Chai Xiao feel a little embarrassed."  Although he recommended talents without avoiding relatives, Lin Zhao was his niece and son-in-law after all. The peace talks with Xixia seemed very nice, but in fact it was probably a hard job. It would be a bit strange to take the initiative to recommend his children.  Chongyi Gong seems to be respected, but in fact he doesn't have much say.  Fortunately, Zeng Gong brought it up in time, and Chai Xiao didn't know that this was a deliberate arrangement. He just thought it was a coincidence, so he went along with the flow and expressed his support.  This is neither obtrusive nor pretentious, and best of all, it fits together perfectly.  On the way back, Chai Xiao was still thinking that Lin Zhao had better return to government affairs.  Being in the army is really too dangerous. Reports of the tense situation in Dashun City in the past few days have made many people worried, especially the nieces, who have almost lost their beauty and are worried day and night.  The niece is gentle and lovely, and she finally married a man of her dreams. Chai Xiao, the uncle, naturally hopes that they will live a peaceful and harmonious life.  It's a pity that the niece-in-law is too outstanding to be idle at all. This time he has to negotiate with Xixia again.  Although it is said to be a peace negotiation, it still has an advantage.  Can bargain with tiger and wolf enemies.  Can this be easy?  It's still a chore after all.  Why is Dongyang anxious to take over this matter?  I hope he can solve it as soon as possible and return to Bianjing as soon as possible to reunite with his niece. The newlywed Yaner is away from home, and it is really not easy for the niece!  It's even harder to be worried these days. Today, my niece goes home to visit her relatives, so it's time for her to feel relieved.  Unfortunately, after returning home, Chai Minyan did not come back, and we found out after asking.  It turned out that Chai Minyan sent someone to inform her that because Mrs. Meng (Meng Ruoying) suddenly felt unwell, she could only come back another day to save the bride.  Feeling unwell?  Chai Xiao didn't care. Chai Minyan had superb medical skills, so he would probably not be in any trouble.  Although Meng Ruoying has nothing to do with her family, she still serves the same husband as her niece, and the girl is extremely polite and filial to them. Chai Xiao is also very concerned about her, and immediately sends someone to visit Weiyuan Uncle's Mansion ~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After being married for less than a month, Lin Zhao led his army to go on an expedition.  Except for Zhe Wenxin, the few beloved wives followed him to the northwest, leaving Bianjing alone to guard the empty house.  I stare at the northwest and miss my husband every day.  Poems about boudoir are a very common type of poetry in ancient times. That¡¯s because there are so many women in this situation like Chai Minyan and Meng Ruoying.  There is no way, it is inevitable for men to fight for their achievements, while it is common for women to stay together and wait silently.  The current layout of the Lin family's back house is very clear. Chai Minyan is the legitimate wife. As a young lady, she is accustomed to this situation of three wives and four concubines.  She was not jealous. Being able to marry Lin Zhao was already a blessing. As long as her husband loved her, nothing else mattered.  She understands better that as a legitimate wife, she should act like a big woman, her husband works hard outside, and it is her responsibility to maintain harmony at home.  What's more, several other ladies also have deep feelings for their husbands, even far more than themselves.  It turns out that Mu Sihong is taking care of the housework in the back house of the Lin family, and Chai Minyan is still doing the same and has not taken away the power of housework from Mu Sihong.  To be honest, coming from a noble family, she was not very familiar with these trivial matters, so it would be best if Mu Sihong could handle them in an orderly manner.  Mu Sihong was surprised by this approach. At the same time, he was very grateful and respected Chai Minyan even more.  Chai Minyan did not show off her legitimate wife's profile, and never looked down upon Mu Sihong's concubine status. As long as her husband liked her, they were all her sisters.  Therefore, the sisterly love becomes stronger and more peaceful.  As for Meng Ruoying, she is responsible for the family business as always.  Of course, since the Meng family had no one to support them, the two businesses were temporarily merged into one, with Meng Ruoying taking care of it and Gu Yuelun assisting from the side. Everything was in order.  Gu Qiben was the elder in the family, but he didn't care about certain things. Lin Zhao returned to Jiangning not long after his wedding.  Mrs. Meng is over there, and so are her wife and children. He naturally has to go back and take care of her.  Chai Minyan had repeatedly requested that the whole family come to Bianjing so that they could serve him.  Although he is just an uncle, the ladies know that Gu Qi is very kind to Lin Zhao and should be respected and served like a father.  Although he had some kind intentions, he was rejected by Gu Qi. His reason was that he was used to living in Jiangning.  In his opinion, his identity is a hidden danger, and staying in Bianjing is a threat to Lin Zhao.  Now that the identities of their mother and son have become clear, and the Iron-faced Sect Master and others are helping with some matters, it is natural for him to fade away.??Yes.  As for Chai Minyan, because she is the legitimate wife and has the royal decree of Mrs. Wei Yuanbo, she is in charge of all external etiquette and major events of the Lin family.  Lin Zhaonai was a popular young man and was favored by the Empress Dowager, so he was a popular nobleman in Bianjing City, and there were many guests who treated him politely.  Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, also intends to take Chai Minyan into the circle of ladies in Bianjing. Communication with ladies is very important. Maybe they can influence their husbands and nephews through many ladies in the future. Zhao Fukang's vision is quite long-term.  Outsiders only thought that it was Chai Minyan who cured Zhao Fukang's illness. The two had been together for a long time, so they had a deep relationship, and no one doubted the underlying reason.  Harmony in the family is the most important thing, and the ladies of the Lin family have a clear division of labor. Uncle Weiyuan's Mansion is prospering in peace.  In the absence of the husband, the three ladies lived in harmony, happily waiting for the husband's triumphant return.  News came before that Dashun City was besieged by the Xixia army and Lin Zhao was in danger, which really worried them for a long time.  It can be said that they did not want to eat or drink, and had trouble sleeping and eating. The three of them also went to Xiangguo Temple to burn incense and pray.  Perhaps it was their sincerity that moved God. The siege of Dashun City was successfully rescued, and the husband was safe and sound. The three ladies were completely relieved.  After this incident, one thing became more and more important. The ladies were a little embarrassed at first, but now they are also more anxious.  Sons and daughters, the ladies suddenly realized the importance of this issue.  It is said that Lin Zhao had several older brothers, but unfortunately they all died early. Now he is the only one left in the family, and the entire Lin family's incense inheritance can be maintained on him.  Originally, he was not in a hurry after just getting married, but Lin Zhao often went out with the army and fought on the battlefield. His sword had no eyes, but it was quite dangerous.  If something goes wrong, not to mention the beautiful wives becoming widows, the Lin family may lose their relationship.  This is definitely a big event. This time they came through without any danger, but next time Although they really don't want something like this to happen next time, Lin Zhao is a minister, and there are many times when it is difficult to disobey the king's orders, and there is nothing they can do.  No matter what, we must leave a lasting impression on the Lin family as soon as possible. Several ladies have begun to think about becoming mothers.  Among them, Mu Sihong is the most anxious. She has been with Lin Zhao for the longest time and she was the favorite of the special family at the beginning.  Unfortunately, after being injured on the Leifeng Peak by the West Lake, her body was damaged. Although she nursed back to health for a long time, she never became pregnant, so she was most anxious.  Furthermore, she was just a concubine. Although everyone in the Lin family respectfully called her Mrs. Mu, there were many differences between Mrs. Ru and Madam.  She was of low status, and although Lin Zhao had always been kind to her, she herself thought it would be difficult to gain a foothold without heirs.  Mu Sihong was inevitably a little anxious. After arriving in Bianjing, she asked many doctors for help, but unfortunately there was no progress.  Until the end, she and Chai Minyan became close friends, and now they are sisters who share the same husband.  Chai Minyan's medical skills are second to none, he is a first-class orpiment sage, and he has already agreed to help her treat her illness.  When a family gets along together, some things are much more convenient. Furthermore, as they are both women, there is no need to worry about matters involving sex. Treatment is undoubtedly more convenient and the effect is better.  On this day, Chai Minyan took Mu Sihong's pulse and said: "My sister's old injury left a root cause. After taking the medicine for two months, she has already recovered six to seven points. It is estimated that the injury will be healed in another three or four months. Then.  After taking care of her body with warm and tonic medicine, she is expected to be completely healthy by the end of the year, and pregnancy will be just around the corner. " Mu Sihong was very excited when she heard that the goddess doctor confirmed that she could conceive. Although one year was too long,  But as long as the body recovers and is able to have children, it is enough.  Being able to give birth to a child for the man she loves is undoubtedly the happiest thing for a woman. She was so excited that Mu Sihong even shed tears with her eyes red!  ¡®Thank you sister!  'Mu Sihong is really grateful to Chai Minyan. In some houses, the first wife is jealous and very jealous, and even does not want the concubine to have children.  It was definitely rare for Chai Minyan to be so willing to prepare medicinal materials for her and treat her with such care, so she was moved from the bottom of her heart.  "Sisters, what kind words can you say!" Chai Minyan just joked. She is not a shrew, nor is she jealous. She doesn't care who gives birth to her husband's child first.  She is the legitimate wife and the legitimate mother of all the children. Naturally, a mother should love her children more and have a philanthropic heart.  Furthermore, there is an indisputable fact, no matter how old or young, the child she gives birth to in the future will be the eldest son of the Lin family.  According to ancient etiquette, family property and title are inherited by the eldest son.  Everyone chatted and laughed for a while, Chai Min said: "Auntie has been in poor health a few days ago. I have to go back to visit today" While they were talking, Gu Yuelun rushed over and shouted: "Sister-in-law, she's not feeling well, Ruoying  My sister suddenly fainted" Meng Ruoying suddenly fainted, and everyone in Uncle Weiyuan's house was suddenly panicked (To be continued)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 377: Having a Child in the Womb

    Meng Ruoying suddenly fainted while handling the accounts. The maids were immediately in a panic. Gu Yuelun was even more frightened and hurriedly ran to call Chai Minyan.  It is good to have an orpiment sage at home, there is no need to hire another doctor.  Chai Minyan was also shocked when she heard that Meng Ruoying fainted. Her husband was not at home, so she was the head of the family and had the responsibility to take care of everyone.  Since then, I can only temporarily put it down when I go home to visit relatives and visit Meng Ruoying first.  Meng Ruoying here has been helped back to the room by the maids, lying on the soft couch, still sleeping at the moment.  Mu Sihong couldn't help being surprised when she saw it, and hurriedly asked with concern: "What's going on?" The maids automatically stood aside and obeyed. No one expected that Mrs. Meng fainted suddenly.  If there is something wrong, none of them can run away, and they must be guilty of poor service Without saying anything, Chai Minyan walked to the bed, stretched out his hand to touch Meng Ruoyinghao's wrist, and concentrated on diagnosis.  Mu Sihong and Gu Yuelun both stood aside and waited anxiously. The more anxious ones were the maids, who were even more anxious. They wanted to know what happened to Mrs. Meng and was there any serious problem?  Suddenly, Chai Minyan's eyes moved, and a strange look appeared between her eyebrows Gu Yuelun asked hurriedly: "Sister-in-law, how is sister Ruoying?" Among the several sisters-in-law, she spent the longest time with Meng Ruoying and had the deepest affection.  "How is it? Is it okay?" Mu Sihong also asked with concern. The Lin family's back house was absolutely peaceful.  "It doesn't matter, and it's a good thing!" Chai Minyan put down her wrist, turned around and smiled softly.  He said to Gu Yuelun, "Yelun. I'm afraid I'm going to trouble you a lot with business matters in the future!" "Me?" Gu Yuelun shook his head and said, "I can't do it. I still have to follow sister Ruoying's arrangements. By the way,  "What happened to sister Ruoying?" "Ruoying can't beit can't be" Mu Sihong on the side listened to the conversation and looked at Chai Minyan's expression, and suddenly thought of an answer.  "Yes, Ruoying is already more than two months pregnant, and will be three months soon!" Chai Minyan revealed the results of the diagnosis.  Mu Sihong and Gu Yuelun reacted completely after being stunned for a short time.  Gu Yuelun was even more excited and said: "Sister Ruoying is pregnant? She has a baby?" "Is it true?" Meng Ruoying woke up at this time.  I happened to hear Chai Minyan¡¯s diagnosis.  "What? Don't you believe in my medical skills?" Chai Minyan laughed and said: "You are too careless. It has been more than two months and you haven't paid attentionit's still so hard to handle the accounts" Actually,  No wonder Meng Ruoying, a newly married woman, is still confused about many things. She doesn't know so much and has no experience in this field at all.  Recently, she has not thought about food and tea, and Yue Xin has been delayed in coming.  But she didn't think about it at all.  During that time, Dashun City was in turmoil.  The situation is critical.  Lang Jun's life and death were not yet known, so he was full of worries.  Some of the reactions were ignored by Meng Ruoying. When Chai Minyan and others saw her, they thought she was missing her husband, so no one paid attention to her.  In recent days, news has come back that Dashun City has rescued the siege and that Lang Jun is safe and sound. Meng Ruoying feels relieved.  However, after the beginning of spring, it was the time of year when business started, and things were complicated, so Meng Ruoying was naturally a little busy.  Today, when I was looking at the accounts in my room, I suddenly fainted, which shocked everyone.  Everyone was very worried at first, but unexpectedly it was a good thing.  Especially the maids were relieved a lot, and their worries turned into joy.  If there is anything wrong with Mrs. Meng, they are at fault.  But now, Mrs. Meng is happy. This is undoubtedly a great joy, and they will also benefit from it.  Meng Ruoying gently stroked her belly, her eyes still full of unbelievable surprise. Is there a little life growing under her belly?  Is it the result of a shared love with him?  Are you going to be a mother yourself?  A very special kind of happiness, so satisfying, and for a moment, the whole person seemed to have a lot more maternal glory After getting married on the same day, Lin Zhao spent about the same time with several wives, but Meng Ruoying was obviously more lucky, being pregnant first.  Chai Minyan was very happy about this, without the slightest displeasure. No matter whether the child was her own or not, she would love her even more.  On the contrary, she was very happy. Having a husband is a happy event, especially the first child, which is even more extraordinary.  However, Chai Minyan really envied Meng Ruoying, and she also hoped that she could become a mother sooner.  Mu Sihong was even more envious and felt a little sour for a moment.  My luck is really bad. There has been no movement for a year or two, and she is pregnant after only a month. I am really envious!  But it doesn¡¯t matter, by the end of the year, my body will recover, and I will definitely give my husband a fat boy next year.  &nbsp; In short, Meng Ruoying is pregnant and Lin Zhao is about to have her first child. It is definitely a great joy. The entire Weiyuan Mansion is filled with joy.  Meng Ruoying instantly became a target of protection. As for the family business, she could only leave it to Gu Yuelun to take charge first, while Chai Minyan also helped.  In the past two years, Gu Yuelun has studied with Meng Ruoying and has grown a lot and can cope with the situation.  What's more, Meng Ruoying can still give more guidance in the early stages of pregnancy.  Of course, in this way, senior managers like Yu Xuan will be busy and become important assistants.  The stewards of the Lin and Meng families were very excited when they heard that Mrs. Meng was happy and expressed their willingness to do more to help share the worries.  As for the matter of miscarriage, Chai Minyan naturally took charge of the matter personally, diagnosing the pulse, prescribing medicine, and taking supplements in time.  Mu Si immediately dispatched special capable personnel to take care of Meng Ruoying, to ensure her food and daily life, lest anything go wrong.  The child is only two months old now, but he has already invited some experienced stable mothers to the house early.  Although Chai Minyan's medical skills are good, she is a newlywed woman after all. She has never given birth and has no experience in certain things.  So and so, it can be said to be comprehensive. In short, it is to ensure that the first child of Uncle Weiyuan Mansion is born safely!  "Okay, sister Ruoying, don't think about anything else, just take care of the pregnancy!" Chai Minyan comforted her like the head of the family, and she could be said to take great care of Meng Ruoying, showing her ladylike demeanor.  Mu Sihong also said: "Yes. Sister should take good care of her health. This is the husband's first child." "Yeah!" Meng Ruoying was filled with maternal glory.  Some shyly, some happily nodded slightly.  "The fetus is stable, you don't have to worry. It's just that I was too worried about my husband a few days ago, which is not good for the child Now that my husband is safe and sound, you should focus on taking good care of the fetus." There are such ornate saints like Chai Minyan.  Of course, there is no need to worry about miscarriage, but the mood of the pregnant woman is very important.  Meng Ruoying nodded lightly: "I understand, thank you, sisters!" "Hey, it's all right. I'm waiting for the child to call me aunt?" Gu Yuelun gently touched Meng Ruoying's belly and whispered: "Aunt, can you give it to me?  You've prepared the meeting ceremony, we're just waiting for you to be born!" As he spoke, Gu Yuelun felt a little sad for some reason, maybe in his heart.  She would rather be the child's aunt!  The words made everyone laugh, and Meng Ruoying also gently touched her belly.  His eyes moved, and his thoughts drifted into the distance.  At this moment, she most wanted to tell her husband the good news Meng Ruoying seemed to see Meng Ruoying's thoughts and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I have already given instructions and sent the news to Qingzhou. I think it won't take long for the husband to know.  Good news" Meng Ruoying is pregnant, so announcing the good news is naturally a must.  In addition to informing the prince Lin Zhao who was far away in the northwest, he also sent people to Jiangning to inform Mrs. Meng and Gu Qi. Naturally, they had to report to their elders first. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ????????????????????? Uncle Cao Guo¡¯s house, the Chongyi Duke¡¯s house, as well as many relatives and friends who had contact with the Lin family all knew about it.  Although the pregnant woman was not his legitimate wife, Meng Ruoying was the wife of the Empress Dowager, and her status should not be underestimated.  Chai Minyan vaguely felt that the Empress Dowager in the palace had to be informed of this matter, so she first informed Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, who was attending a banquet outside the palace.  After Zhao Fukang got the news, he was very excited.  It's no wonder that her marriage to Li Wei ended without any problems and she had no children. Now that she is in her thirties, she still yearns for and loves her children very much.  Now that his younger brother's wife is pregnant, it can be regarded as making up for a small regret of his. Zhao Fukang is truly promoted to aunt, and Zhao Fukang is naturally very happy.  Of course, with such good news, it is natural to inform the Empress Dowager Cao that her grandson is about to be born, so she will definitely be happy.  "Mother, what's bothering you?" When Zhao Fukang returned to the mansion, he seemed unhappy when he saw the Empress Dowager Cao looking unhappy.  "It's nothing. Zhongming brought the newly married princess to greet him today. He seemed not very happy. He really didn't get along with the princess in front of me. He seemed to think that I ruined his marriage. He was no longer as affectionate and filial as before.  I'm afraid she still has some grudges against me in her heart" Mrs. Cao was very helpless. She had a bad relationship with Gao Taotao, but she had always had a pretty good relationship with her two grandsons, Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao. They were close friends from generation to generation.  Unexpectedly, Zhao Hao came to greet her today and gave her a cold face.  After Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan got married, Zhao Hao's "unrequited love" fell through, and then Gao Taotao took the initiative to marry him to a daughter of a general family.  She looked like a golden boy and a beautiful girl, a perfect match, but Zhao Hao was unhappy from the beginning and agreed out of sheer anger. Naturally, there would be many unhappy moments after the marriage.  In addition to resenting Lin Zhao, he also complained a lot about the old grandmother who ruined his good marriage.  This guy is restlessThe Lord of Qi came to Qingshou Palace today to pay his respects. His words and deeds were very revealing, which made Mr. Cao very sad.  "Hey, what did I think it was?" Zhao Fukang shook his head and said: "After all, he is not a biological grandson. There are many disobedient things The whole family is a cold-tempered person, and the queen doesn't need to care" "Alas!" Mr. Cao  She sighed softly. She still had feelings for her two grandchildren, so she was inevitably a little sad.  Zhao Fukang shook his head and said, "If your adopted grandson is disobedient and unfilial, please don't care about it. There is also your direct grandson" "My direct grandson" Ms. Cao was a little surprised and didn't react for a while.  Zhao Fukang smiled softly and said, "The news just came from Uncle Weiyuan's Mansion that Meng Ruoying is almost three months pregnant!" "Really?" Ms. Cao understood this this time and was pleasantly surprised.  "Min Yan personally diagnosed and confirmed the pulse, can it be false?" Zhao Fukang said with a smile: "That belly is your direct grandson!" "Dongyang went to the northwest, I don't know when he will come back, I still think I don't know  When can I have my grandson? I didn¡¯t expect it to be so soon!¡± The happiness came so suddenly, and the old lady was overjoyed and extremely happy.  "No, I think it was when Dongyang left. But Dongyang was in Dashun City a few days ago and the situation was urgent. Ruoying was worried about her, so she never paid attention to it. It wasn't until today that she found out" Zhao Fukang, who was promoted to aunt, was equally happy.  .  "Okay, okay!" The old lady nodded repeatedly. Although she has been a grandmother for many years, she has never been as happy as she is today.  After all, they were all adopted, and they were not close to her after all. Even though she had loved them for many years, in the end, they ended up in this situation. Ms. Cao was very disappointed.  The child in Meng Ruoying's belly was different. Lin Zhao's child was the direct grandson of Emperor Renzong and her good grandson.  Although Lin Zhao was not her biological child, he was much closer than Zhao Zongshi.  Forget it, since you don¡¯t recognize me as your grandmother, it doesn¡¯t matter.  I will not hesitate to give my love to my grandson More than just loving her grandson, Cao's position has begun to waver in an instant.  Maybe before that, she still had a little love for Zhao Xu, so she had some concerns.  But today Zhao Hao's actions undoubtedly disappointed him. The son in Meng Ruoying's belly undoubtedly made the Cao family love their grandchildren and their children, and psychologically they have completely leaned towards Lin Zhao Zhao Fukang could see it clearly, and a proud smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.  , the future seems brighter and brighter.  Cao said: "Tell Min Yan to take good care of her. Although the child is not a legitimate child, it is Dongyang's first child no matter what. You must be careful."  The back house of Yuanbo Mansion is so harmonious!" Zhao Fukang was very relieved about this.  "Well, they are all rare and good girls. Dongyang is really lucky!" Mrs. Cao said: "One grandchild is definitely not enough. When Dongyang comes back, I hope there will be more good news!" "That's natural!" Zhao Fukang laughed.  After a moment, his expression was slightly sad, and he thought to himself: It's a pity that Zhewen Xin is trapped in the northwest, otherwise it would be great! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? but not all the people in the uncle weiyuan¡¯s house knew about Zhe Wenxin¡¯s capture, and neither did the empress dowager, so they were worried.  But now that Lin Zhao has taken on the task of peace talks, the rescue will be much easier.  "Dongyang, in order to come back soon to accompany your unborn child, come on!" Zhao Fukang prayed silently, and at the same time he was thinking about how to give the Cao family some information. According to the information given by Cao Guojiu, Lin Zhao was 80% sure this time.  If you are going to leave the cabinet, you should take precautions early.  Today's situation has become increasingly critical (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 378 The Charm of the Future

    Lin Zhao, who is far away in the northwest, does not know that his beloved wife is pregnant, nor does he know that he is about to become a father.  .At this moment, all his thoughts are focused on his other wife, and he is trying his best to rescue Zhewen Xin.  Xixia sent a message early and asked him to use Liang Yi to pay [***] his wife. Lin Zhao was willing in his heart, because no one is more important than his wife.  There are just some issues that are more troublesome. Whether it is the issue of trust with the Xixia people, whether the court agrees to such an exchange, and what consequences this matter will cause, Lin Zhao will inevitably have some concerns and difficulties.  Although Wang Shao has said that he will turn a blind eye, he also reminded Lin Zhao to treat it rationally and not to fall into the trap of the Xixia people because of concern.  Just when Lin Zhao was thinking about countermeasures and was in a dilemma, news came that the imperial court had appointed him as the peace envoy to negotiate peace with Xixia.  It is self-evident how powerful the Peace Negotiator is, and will preside over all negotiations on Xixia in the coming period.  It also includes how to deal with Liang Yimi, so that the transaction with Xixia can be justified, and the exchange of Zhewen core can also be included, making some things more convenient and easier. ??????????????????????????????????? Since it is a peace talk, the northwest frontier army will be indispensable to cooperate when the time comes, and I will be able to take the lead in many things, and there will be much fewer constraints.  Happiness came so suddenly that Lin Zhao was so surprised that he didn't even react for a while.  "I didn't expect that the most worrying thing would be solved easily. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have had to worry so much, and I wouldn't have gone to see Wang Shao."  However, Wang Shao's performance made him very satisfied, at least he didn't rape himself.  Through this incident, Lin Zhao also realized that Wang Shao had a good character and was worth dating. This favor was well deserved.  The most surprising thing is this decision. It was really a surprise to suddenly receive such an appointment without knowing anything about it.  I heard that Zeng Gong, Zhao Peng and others recommended me. It seems that these old acquaintances really gave me face and unintentionally helped me a lot.  At this moment, Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that some things were deliberately arranged by someone.  There is a large group of people working behind him, helping him, and he does not know the size and powerful energy of this organization, and what it will bring to him.  Lin Zhao thought it was just a coincidence, maybe it was God¡¯s will!  In any case, a convenient condition was born. You must take advantage of it, plan it in detail, and try your best to be both public and private, so as to get the best of both worlds.  When Wang Shao learned about this result, he was a little dumbfounded at first, but then he breathed a sigh of relief.  It was still very embarrassing at first. Although Lin Zhao had agreed to turn a blind eye, he still had to bear risks after all. Wang Shao himself felt a little sorry.  At the same time, Lin Zhao's safety and future are also very worrying. Due to various considerations, Wang Shao is also helpless.  He also thought that it would be best if he could get the best of both worlds, but how easy is it to get the best of both worlds?  It is difficult to do this given Lin Zhao's current situation.  Wang Shao even thought that Lin Zhao was known for his resourcefulness. If he could come up with some good ideas, he would be happy to help and find a way to go to the imperial court to implement it. At least he would win the support of Han Jiang.  Unexpectedly, at the last moment, Wang Shao realized that he had thought too much.  Lin Zhao's luck was really good. The happy event of presiding over the peace talks fell on Lin Zhao, and all problems seemed to be solved.  Is it really God's will?  Wang Shao couldn't help but shook his head slightly, his thoughts a little complicated.  No matter what!  In this case, Dongyang, you should behave well!  In this way, Wang Shao himself could really turn a blind eye.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was very satisfied with his masterpiece. When he learned that Oribumi Xin was captured, he speculated that such a thing might happen.  As expected, the Xixia people saw the way and took advantage of it, putting Lin Zhao in a very embarrassing situation.  The Iron Mask leader wanted to help Lin Zhao, but what help could they do?  It is possible to detect the information and go to the front line, or even covertly protect him. They even thought about using force to rescue him, but unfortunately it was not successful.  The reality is there, what they can do is very limited, and some things still need to be handled by Lin Zhao himself.  "But Lin Zhao's situation is very embarrassing, I'm afraid there will be more difficulties.  In order to facilitate the young master and rescue Madam Zhe as soon as possible, the Iron Mask leader felt that he had to find a solution from the root cause.  Li Cheng's words reminded him that if Lin Zhao stood in Han Jiang's position and could handle northwest affairs almost as he pleased, the problem would be easily solved.  At present, Lin Zhao is absolutely unable to become the Shaanxi Road Propaganda Envoy, but it is not impossible to preside over the situation in the northwest to a certain extent The peace envoy is undoubtedly the best position. Lin Zhao has the qualifications and potential to do this, so he can definitely do it.  His outstanding performance as an envoy to Liao and Tubo is still talked about today.  So the leader of the Iron-faced Sect launched his ownresources, and asked Ouyang Xiu, Zhao Peng and others to help.  However, not many people are involved, but they happen to be in relevant key positions, so they can naturally play a major role.  It is completely understandable that Ouyang Xiu, Zhao Pian and others have concerns in their hearts, but they are not whole-hearted.  As long as they don't act in both directions and have both sides, it's also a good thing to be loyal ministers who only have the Song Dynasty in their hearts.  If the young master can reach that point in the future, and it will be of benefit to the Song Dynasty, I believe they will definitely support him. This will be enough.  ¡°Now I don¡¯t expect them to do anything, or have a clear stance and expression.  I just want to help when something happens.  For example, if Lin Zhaomeng was unjustly imprisoned, they would definitely help.  Like this time again, it is a big deal for Mrs. Zhe to be captured and suffer hardship, and it is also our duty to help rescue her.  So after some planning and operation, Lin Zhao "accidentally" shouldered this task, and everything was developing according to the ideal steps.  "Now, if we openly host the peace talks with Xixia, we can openly use Liang Yimi to negotiate terms with the Xixia people." Li Cheng was slightly excited.  Jiang Leiting shook his head and said: "Having said that, I'm afraid things won't be so easy The Xixia people will definitely get the news. By then, Mrs. Zhe's value as a hostage will increase. The Xixia people will definitely want  To rescue Liang Yimi and to get some more benefits, it is destined to be a troublesome time" "That's right, the Xixia people approached the young master so early and asked for a replacement, presumably because they wanted to complete it privately before the peace talks  They thought it would be beautiful" Li Cheng quickly reacted.  Jiang Leiting said: "But it doesn't matter. With Liang Yi buried here, the weight of this bargaining chip is final. The Xixia people must be very wary. As a result, some things cannot be put on the table, and the Xixia people need to restrain themselves. It's just that  You must work both overtly and covertly, otherwise it will be difficult to handle this matter comprehensively" "Don't worry, the young master is smart and resourceful, so he will definitely have countermeasures Even if there are flaws, it doesn't matter, this matter is a very big deal for the young master.  Good experience" The Iron Mask leader seemed to be very optimistic about Lin Zhao and said, "But there is one thing, everything is based on ensuring the safety of the young master and Mrs. Zhe" "I don't know what the young master is planning?  It's better to cooperate directly" Jiang Leiting said another very sensitive and realistic issue in one sentence.  There was a lack of communication between them and Lin Zhao. They all acted independently and their cooperation was very passive. Many times there might be misunderstandings or delays.  It is very important for them to understand Lin Zhao's movements in a timely manner, and even understand the young master's thoughts.  It's just that it's difficult to do these things without informing Lin Zhao of his identity.  The only way is to take measures privately and find another way!  ¡°Placing someone next to the young master was their original idea, and it was also the most practical and effective.  Of course, this candidate is very critical. He must be strategic and capable, know how to adapt to changes, and be able to handle things.  Due to the important surname of the identity, the quality of this person is very high.  The most important thing is absolute loyalty. This person can reach the young master.  Whether it is for the personal safety of the young master, or because of worries about the rumors of walking, you must choose a suitable person Under such circumstances, Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng are undoubtedly the most suitable candidates.  However, at the Xianyang Ferry on the Weishui River, Jiang Leiting came to the rescue and met Lin Zhao face to face.  Although it has been a long time, if Lin Zhao remembers it clearly, the secret will be exposed.  When the time comes, Lin Zhao will inevitably become suspicious, and it might cause a lot of trouble.  In the view of the Iron-faced Sect Leader, the time is not yet ripe and it is not yet time to inform Lin Zhao.  He did not notice that Lin Zhao had actually begun to have suspicions, but there were only some subtle traces, so it was not obvious.  However, it was urgent to place people around Lin Zhao, and Li Cheng was the most suitable candidate.  "Li Cheng, get ready. Let's see which way the young master will take and where he will go. You should also follow him. In addition to protecting the young master secretly, you should also think of a way to get to the young master. Remember, be as careful as possible.  Don't let the young master know the clues" The Iron Mask leader seemed to be very worried about Li Cheng's acting skills, so he warned him again and again.  The news that Lin Zhao was the envoy for the peace talks between Song and Xia was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in circles.  The peace in the northwest may also be broken. If it is not controlled well, it may cause an uproar or even a shock" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¡°What?  Lin Zhao served as the peace envoy between Song and Xia?  "In Xingqing Mansion, Empress Dowager Liang was shocked when she heard the news. In this way, everything will be revealed, especially for a person with a sensitive identity like Liang Yimi, who will be fatal to herself.  Threatening. No matter what, she had to do it.If he cares about his younger brother's safety, he will be controlled by others from time to time, and he will not have enough confidence when talking with the Song Dynasty.  The release and safety of Liang Yimi will become a serious "international issue", directly involving the bargaining chips and results of negotiations.     well!  In the end, it is not as good as God!  Empress Dowager Liang originally had good intentions. The Liao people were very helpful in the truce, and the training of the Pishi Army in Youzhou played a very good deterrent effect.  The people of the Song Dynasty were obviously a little scared, and then agreed to peace talks.  In terms of self-confidence, the Empress Dowager Liang believed that the Xixia people were much stronger than the Song Dynasty people.  The Song Dynasty responded quickly, which showed that they were indeed very wary and their own situation was not optimistic.  If this is the case The Song Dynasty also wanted to end the war as soon as possible. After understanding this, Empress Dowager Liang secretly smiled knowingly.  It should be much easier to negotiate peace with a country that also doesn¡¯t want to go to war, right?  The frown gradually relaxed As long as it is handled well, the traces of the Xixia people being forced to cease the war will become thinner and thinner. The initiative that should have been lost is gradually being grasped. This loss should not be very serious.  Empress Dowager Liang didn't know whether it was a fluke to comfort herself or overconfidence.  The Song Dynasty quickly determined the peace envoy and has already started to contact him. The envoy will arrive in the near future, which is also a good side evidence.  But I never expected that the envoy who came was actually Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao?  Empress Dowager Liang was helpless. If this happened, wouldn't the private deal fall through?  Her letter has been sent to Dashun City for many days, but there is no response there.  Empress Dowager Liang originally thought that Lin Zhao would be particularly concerned about Zhe Wenxin, and since she was young and energetic, she would definitely lose her temper.  It would not be surprising for a young man with a certain surname to be a lover, and he would do anything to leave the government.  But things seemed to be going against expectations. There was no response from Lin Zhao. Could it be that he didn't care about Zhe Wenxin?  "That's not right. It can be seen from Zhe Wenxin's expression that Lin Zhao loves him very much. They are affectionate and extremely affectionate towards each other.  The situation he knew was the same, but he didn't react Could it be that he had misjudged the situation?  The man really doesn¡¯t have a good thing Or maybe he is too ambitious but not strong enough. This is possible. His younger brother is of high status and may not be something Lin Zhao can contact and do private transactions with.  But since he is so smart and talented, can't he think of any countermeasures for such a thing?  Wouldn't it be an exaggeration to say that he was resourceful?  If that was the case, why would his younger brother be defeated repeatedly by him?  So, there is only one reasonable explanation, and that is that Lin Zhao himself has a very good psychological quality, can stay calm, and even think of other ways.  As the peace envoy of the Song Dynasty, it may be his way to negotiate terms with Xixia. In this case, Xixia will inevitably be passive Hey, I didn't expect this Lin Zhao to be so interesting!  What kind of person is he?  Empress Dowager Liang felt as if she had met her opponent, and at the same time she became more and more curious about Lin Zhao Since it was a peace negotiation, why don't you go by yourself?  Empress Dowager Liang's expression changed and she made a special decision.  Some people who have never met before come together inadvertently. What will happen between them?  The wonder of the future lies here. It is difficult to figure out and scary, but it always makes people look forward to it. Maybe this is the charm of the future!  (To be continued.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 379: Trip to Suizhou

    Suizhou, also known as Suide in northern Shaanxi in later generations.  At this moment, Lin Zhao is walking on the way to Suizhou!  During the Northern Song Dynasty, Suizhou belonged to Xixia. It was an important border town at the junction with the Northern Song Dynasty and the bridgehead for Xixia's invasion of the Song Dynasty.  During the Tang Dynasty, the Dangxiang people originally lived on the Tubo Plateau. However, they were oppressed by the Tubo people and their situation was miserable.  Therefore, they applied for surrender to the Tang Dynasty, and Emperor Renyi of the Tang Dynasty agreed.  During the first internal migration, the Dangxiang people moved to Songzhou (Songpan, Sichuan), which was located at the junction of the Tang Dynasty and Tubo, and the natural conditions may be more suitable for nomadic people.  Of course, it is estimated that the Tang Dynasty was also worried that the party members would be restless and a complete inward migration would attract wolves into the house, so they were somewhat wary.  In Songzhou, life was not easy for Dangxiang. As Tubo became stronger and continued to encroach eastward, the Dangxiang people could not stay any longer.  This time, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was very kind and allowed them to move inland to Xiazhou in the northwest.  That is, the area around Tongwan City built by King Helianbobo during the Sixteen Kingdoms period.  The situation in Xiazhou was pretty good at that time. Although there were Uighurs and Turks, the situation was much better than that in Songzhou.  The party members immediately began to recuperate and gradually grew stronger.  Their leader is the Tuoba clan. Perhaps because the Tang Dynasty gave them a place to live, they were grateful to the Tang Dynasty and have always been loyal.  Of course, I think it was because they had limited strength and were not qualified to challenge the Tang Dynasty, so they did not dare to be too arrogant.  For hundreds of years, the Dangxiang people have continued to grow and develop here, not by taking advantage of opportunities to expand their land.  Since the Anshi Rebellion, the Tang Dynasty began to decline, especially in the late period, when Jiedushi was too self-respecting to support his troops, and turmoil occurred one after another.  Uprisings also occurred one after another, such as the famous Huangchao Uprising.  The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was also in danger and fled several times to Shu to avoid disaster.  Many times, with the strength of the Tang Dynasty, it was impossible to regain the lost territory.  Weakhearted.  At this time, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty began to think of borrowing troops from the nomads.  For example, during the Anshi Rebellion, the Tang Dynasty borrowed troops from Huihe in order to regain Chang'an and Luoyang.  Of course, borrowing troops comes at a price.  The Tang Dynasty promised that after the two capitals were recovered, they would be allowed to be looted by the Huihe people for three days, and their children's property and silk would be allowed to be looted.  It can be seen from this that in many bad and dark periods in ancient history, it was always the common people who suffered.  Borrowing troops happened more than once.  Later, party members were also seconded.  In March of the first year of Zhonghe in the Tang Dynasty (AD 881), Tuoba Sigong, the leader of the Dangxiang tribe, led the Qinwang of his tribe and personally led the elite soldiers to fight against Huang Chao's army. Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty named Tuoba Sigong the general of Zuowuwei.  And Quan Xia Suiyin took care of things.  In August, Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty issued an edict, officially appointing Tuoba Sigong as the envoy of Xia Sui Jiedu, with jurisdiction over Xiazhou, Suizhou, Yinzhou, Youzhou and Jingzhou.  In December, the imperial edict granted Xiazhou the title of "Dingnan Army".  In July of the third year of Zhonghe (AD 883), Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty granted Tuoba Sigong the title of Duke of Xia.  And given the surname Li.  From then on, the five states and party members officially entered the stage of history.  Suizhou is one of them, and it is here that Xixia gradually developed and grew.  Especially in the following Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the Central Plains Dynasty was in chaos.  There is no time to take care of the five Dingnan states far to the northwest.  The Dangxiang people seized the opportunity and became increasingly powerful, which should not be underestimated.  During the Northern Song Dynasty, although the Five Prefectures of Dingnan nominally respected the Northern Song Dynasty royal family in Bianjing, they actually followed the instructions but not the propaganda. They were almost completely independent small kingdoms, even worse than the Jiedushi in the late Tang Dynasty.  .  Taizu and Taizong of the Song Dynasty also wanted to use troops against them, but the situation in the northwest was too complicated at that time.  The Northern Han Dynasty still stood tall in the east of the river.  Khitan is behind us.  Strength cannot be underestimated.  Because it can threaten the land of Hebei and stare covetously at the lands of Guanzhong and Henan across the Yellow River, it is the most serious concern of the Song Dynasty.  Therefore.  For a period of time in the early Song Dynasty, in addition to destroying the southern countries, the most important opponent in the Northern Song Dynasty was the Northern Han Dynasty.  It was not successful in the Taizu period, and it was not until the Taizong period that the Liu family regime of the Northern Han Dynasty was eradicated in one fell swoop.  Further to the northwest, there are Dingnan Wuzhou, Fuzhou Zhejia, and Linzhou Yangjia. The traditions since the Five Dynasties still exist, and they are not completely subordinate to the Song Dynasty. At that time, there were also various Tubo tribes, and the situation can be said to be complicated.  If one move can affect the whole body, there is no possibility of using large-scale troops against the northwest.  It is precisely because of this that the Five States can survive in the cracks and continue to grow.  At the same time, they felt that the Northern Song Dynasty was helpless against them, which also fueled their arrogance.  At exactly this time, an outstanding leader Li Yuanhao emerged from Xixia.  He led the northwest to gradually grow and became the largest political power in the northwest.  Li Yuanhao is well aware that the situation of the five states in Dingnan is very embarrassing. If they want to survive for a long time, they must expand their living space. Only by expanding their territory can they establish a country.  To the east are the Zhe family of Fuzhou and the Yang family of Linzhou, as well as the Guanzhong area of ??the Song Dynasty. Rushing out troops will inevitably cause a strong backlash from the warlords and the Northern Song Dynasty court.  &nbsp; The direction of expansion can only be to the west. Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the land of Hexi has been separated from the Central Plains Dynasty and can be regarded as an ownerless land.  Furthermore, in the land west of Hexi, under the Qilian Mountains, the land is fertile and irrigated by snow water. It is a land of abundance in the northwest desert.  If it can be obtained, Xixia's strength will definitely be greatly improved.  But the trouble is that there is Lingxia Road of the Song Dynasty in the middle. This time Li Yuanhao did not hesitate.  Because Lingxia Road was a place that stood out in the northwest during the Song Dynasty, it was not particularly closely connected with the Song Dynasty, and even felt like an enclave.  The Northern Song Dynasty paid very little attention to it, and there was still some possibility of capturing it.  At that time, the emperor of the Song Dynasty was Zhenzong. As expected, he did not pay enough attention to Lingxia Road and hesitated on many matters of defense and troop dispatch, which gave Li Yuanhao an opportunity to take advantage of.  In the end, Lingxia Road fell into the hands of the party members, and it would be difficult to take it back.  The Lingxia Road at that time was probably the Ningxia Plain in later generations. As we all know, the nine bends of the Yellow River nourished two fertile lands, one was the Hetao Plain and the other was the Ningxia Plain.  After the Dangxiang people obtained this fertile land of abundance, their strength greatly increased, and they continued to open thousands of miles of land to the northwest.  Finally, they had the strength to challenge the Song Dynasty.  In 1038 AD, the first year of Baoyuan of Song Dynasty, Li Yuanhao proclaimed himself emperor and established the Dabaixia Kingdom.  It was not until this time that the Song Dynasty became really anxious and hurriedly sent a large army to attack, but returned without success.  The final outcome was that the Song Dynasty gave Xixia a year-end gift. Li Yuanhao canceled his imperial title and was canonized as the Lord of Xia by the Song Dynasty. He was nominally a vassal minister of the Song Dynasty.  But in reality?  Xixia seems to be an independent country, and many times it is not even willing to be a nominal minister.  The land that was supposed to be its own was lost, and the Song Dynasty was unable to regain it.  Then paying the other party to submit to you in name only sounds so funny.  It is said to be a reward, but is it actually any different from the annual coins given to the Liao Kingdom?  Redundancy was a long-standing problem in the Song Dynasty and an element in its demise.  Where is the redundancy reflected?  Isn¡¯t it just these aspects?  The weakness of the Northern Song Dynasty is vividly reflected in these places. It is really embarrassing for a majestic dynasty to develop to this point Lin Zhao is responsible for the peace talks with Xixia, so we must understand the relationship between Song and Xia clearly. When seeing the Ministry of Rites and Honglu  After reading the information sent by the temple and some knowledge of his previous life, Lin Zhao felt so filled with hatred!  It would be too humiliating for the mighty Song Dynasty to ascend to heaven!  No matter what, Lin Zhao is a bloody man. After seeing such a humiliating record clearly and completely, he felt very uncomfortable.  This situation must be changed, and the national sentiment in Lin Zhao's heart was involuntarily ignited.  He felt that it was really difficult for him to continue to tolerate such a situation But he was so small, what could he do?  Even as the peace envoy between Song and Xia, he was only responsible for the process and form of the peace talks.  As for the principled issue of peace talks, Emperor Zhao Xu and the ministers of Bianjing have already made a decision, and they only need to implement it.  The focus of this peace negotiation is on the armistice!  "This sentence seems to reveal the Song Dynasty's internal eagerness to stop the war, as well as the fear of war among the big bosses in the court. Under such circumstances, how much confidence can the peace negotiators have?  As for the other clauses, they don't look like the posture that a victorious country should have. At least they are not that tough. It seems that Bianjing is still not confident enough!  Lin Zhao shook his head helplessly. If he wanted to change this situation in the Song Dynasty, it could not be achieved through just one peace negotiation!  It is definitely not what I, a minister of the Ministry of War, can do in vain.  Even if you are full of ambition, without power, everything is in vain.  Lin Zhao's already strong desire for power was once again ignited This time, it can only be said that based on the principles set by the officials and ministers, it can only be said that it is to strive for as much benefit as possible.  My most important purpose this time is to rescue Zhe Wenxin, and the rest can only be discussed elsewhere As for the location of the peace talks, it is not good in the Song Dynasty, and it is not good in the Xixia territory.  After all, the war between the two sides has not yet completely ceased, and they are in a state of hostility.  Therefore, it is not appropriate for the envoy to go to either side. The most suitable place is to choose the border between the two countries.  On this point, Bianjing has no mandatory requirements and fully agrees to let Lin Zhao arrange it himself.  Lin Zhao thought about it and found that Qingzhou was a little too sensitive. It is estimated that the Xixia people intended to downplay the impact of Liang Yimi's capture and would never agree to be in Qingzhou.  Since Xixia is asking for Suizhou, then Suizhou is fine and we can negotiate peace on the border between the two countries.  Let¡¯s see how the Xixia people react?  Lin Zhao temporarily left Qingzhou, and Jing Sili was responsible for staying behind.  Although they are talking about peace, after all, the war is not over yet, and it is entirely possible for the Xixia people to take the opportunity to make a sneak attack. Liang Yimi cannot completely defeat the Xixia people.Rats are a no-no, so you still need to be careful.  Lin Zhao escorted Liang Yi to Suizhou. Because the important figure of the Xixia State was present, he did not dare to neglect, for fear of making mistakes on the way.  Even in the land of the Song Dynasty, we should not be cautious. Wang Shao specially sent Liu Changzuo and led an army of three thousand people to accompany him to protect the left and right The three thousand people moved towards the northeast in a mighty manner, heading towards the northeast.  Traveling to Suizhou

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 380: Horseshoes in a hurry

    Qingzhou is Qingyang, Gansu in later generations, and Suizhou is in northern Shaanxi. You have to walk northeast for several days to reach it.  The next day after receiving the imperial edict, Lin Zhao and others set out for the trip, not in a hurry along the way.  The peace talks were proposed by the Xixia people. The Prime Minister was captured. Is he the one who should be anxious?  Of course, Lin Zhao is also worried about Zhe Wenxin¡¯s safety.  But what is certain is that there is no problem with the safety of Orifumi Core before the peace talks.  The more times like this, the more you need to be calm, otherwise you will be in a weak position and become passive.  Lin Zhao firmly believed that Empress Dowager Liang should be more anxious than herself.  He is even more convinced that he will be able to save his beloved wife!  Lin Zhao rode the little white dragon and took the lead, with heroic appearance and extraordinary bearing.  The white horse is very conspicuous, so it is not suitable for riding on the battlefield. After all, the target is too obvious and it will be more dangerous. Especially the main generals need to be careful.  In history, only Gongsun Zan in the late Eastern Han Dynasty had a more popular White Horse Yi Cong, so he was a special case!  Lin Zhao¡¯s little white dragon was a gift from Yelu Jun, the crown prince of the Liao Kingdom. It is one of the best horses in the world. It would be a waste not to use it.  As for safety issues, he was not very worried. After all, he was walking within the borders of the Song Dynasty and was guarded by 3,000 troops, so there should be no safety issues.  You must know that these three thousand troops are all well-equipped cavalry.  The matter was of great importance and he did not dare to make any mistakes. Wang Shao specially selected the elite of the Western Army, firstly to escort Liang Yimi, and at the same time as the peace negotiator Lin Zhao's guard.  Since we have to face the Xixia people directly, we naturally cannot weaken the power of the Song army. Everyone here is a first-class Tubo horse, and the momentum is huge!  What¡¯s more, there were scouts in front of the team who were inquiring about information, and experienced Western Army soldiers on both sides were on guard.  There are absolutely no issues with safety.  Liu Changzuo was ordered to protect Lin Zhao.  Despite his military qualifications.  He even had a higher position than Lin Zhao, but Lin Zhao was now the Minister of War.  Although the Ministry of War was an empty post in the Song Dynasty and had no real power, after all, it had the title of Vice Minister and was a high-ranking official.  What's more, he is now the peace envoy, responsible for such an important matter as the peace talks with Xixia.  All the states and counties of the Western Army must cooperate.  Coupled with the strength behind Lin Zhao, Liu Changzuo had seen it with his own eyes in Bianjing.  I know that Mr. Lin has a profound background and a bright future.  Therefore, he didn't dare to have any confidence at all. He completely regarded himself as a deputy general and was very cooperative along the way.  Lin Zhao also clearly felt Liu Changzuo's respect and cooperation, and he was very satisfied with it, and they got along very harmoniously along the way. After all, they had the experience and friendship of fighting side by side in Dashun City.  However, Liu Changzuo was a general in the army and could not completely obey his orders. It could only be said to be official cooperation.  This also made Lin Zhao discover a problem, that is, there is a serious lack of people around him.  Especially in the military, there are no confidants.  It's quite troublesome to do things.  Now there is only one Achang around, who is from Fuzhou Zhe family. He can be used as a close guard, but the others are inevitably a little inadequate.  Furthermore, there is too much work for one person, and there is a serious shortage of manpower.  Lin Zhao deeply felt that he needed someone to fill in the gaps, or a helper who could handle matters big and small.  When I went to Liao and Tubo, I had Su An by my side. Although he was not a complete confidant, he could often handle the things he told me properly. He helped me a lot and he was very handy in using him.  But since he returned to Bianjing last time and was imprisoned in trouble, Su An has disappeared.  I remember that when the Forbidden Army officers committed perjury, they seemed to mention that Su An was framed as his accomplice of treason.  Now he is out of prison safely, but where is Su An?  Speaking of which, he was the one who got him into trouble.  Although Lin Zhao made inquiries afterwards, the Forbidden Army seemed to be tight-lipped and did not give out the slightest clue.  I don¡¯t know where he is now?  Is he okay?  Thinking of his old friend and assistant, Lin Zhao really missed him a little.  He is also very worried whether he will be hurt because he knows too much Of course, Lin Zhao hopes to cultivate another one of his own, a trustworthy confidant.  Yu Xuan is a good candidate, but he has expertise in government affairs and can handle business fairly well.  But in the military, especially when you are running around doing things, it is inevitable that you will be a little worse.  What's more, now he is far away in Bianjing, and he cannot quench his thirst for water from afar. He also needs to help several lovely wives at home to take care of things. He is destined to be the butler of the Lin Mansion, and he can only find someone else.  For a moment, Lin Zhao really wanted to have a helper by his side, but this kind of thing cannot be rushed.  It's something you can meet but cannot ask for. It still needs careful training. I can only watch it while walking "Brother Chang Zuo, how is the situation over there with Liang Yimian?" Lin Zhao slowly slowed down and turned around to ask Liu Changzuo.  Liang Yimi is very important. He is an important bargaining chip in this negotiation and the highest-ranking hostage.  If not, how could a purely military victory make Empress Dowager Liang bow her head?  Although he is a captured prisoner,?Liang Yimi's treatment is not bad and he takes good care of him.  During this trip, Liang Yimi was placed on a specially-made carriage. The interior was beautifully decorated and covered with soft cushions, which could alleviate the fatigue of the carriage and horse to a certain extent.  Food, tea and water are all available in the car, all that is needed is a dedicated maid to serve them.  The carriage body is made of fine wood, and a layer of steel plate is specially embedded in the middle to prevent it from being attacked.  There is a layer of metal guardrails set up at the doors and windows, which are specially locked and require two keys in the hands of Lin Zhao and Liu Changzuo to be opened at the same time.  To be precise, these two carriages are actually a mobile luxury prison.  Liang Yimi¡¯s identity is really too valuable. He can be a hostage or a bargaining chip in his hands, and he can exert great value.  But if he dies or makes the slightest mistake, the consequences will be disastrous.  At that time, it will be a hot potato, which will make the Xixia people share the same hatred and become an excuse for crazy revenge.  Although Lin Zhao had issues with him, he had no intention of hurting him.  Killing a prime minister will cause very limited losses to Xixia and will not change anything. Liang Yimi is not critical yet, but it will cause a lot of trouble. It is really not cost-effective.  What's more, Lin Zhao planned to use him in exchange for his beloved wife, so he naturally took good care of her.  The driver is a well-trained and experienced veteran, and there is no problem with loyalty.  The car was accompanied by several alert soldiers.  Problems can be dealt with at any time.  Surrounding the carriage was a group of two hundred elite men.  Continuous personal guarding.  Liang Yimi¡¯s safety is absolutely guaranteed.  Don't let him escape, and don't give others the chance to hurt him As for suicide, Lin Zhao is not worried.  After being captured, Liang Yimi did not consider committing suicide, and he was reluctant to part with their glory and wealth.  Now that such a long time has passed, I know that my sister, the Empress Dowager Liang, is working hard to rescue me, and will not commit suicide, so I am not worried about this problem Liu Changzuo smiled and said: "It's good. Liang Guoxiang is contented, and his life is comfortable  "Then the two looked at each other and laughed. It was inevitable that the battle against Xixia would be so successful. As border army guards, they were naturally very excited. It was common for them to joke with Liang Yimi" Lin Zhao smiled.  , riding back to the middle of the team, looking at the carriage as normal, nodded with satisfaction, and then ordered the soldiers to take care of it.  ensure safety.  While talking, there were several noises coming from the carriage.  Presumably Liang Yimi in the carriage heard Lin Zhao's voice and reacted!  The life of being captured was not easy. Although the Song army did not make things difficult for him, he was a prisoner after all. His dignity was damaged and he really felt sorry for himself.  But Liang Yimi did not choose to commit suicide. Dangxiang culture did not emphasize that scholars should be killed but not humiliated like the Han family.  It's nothing to commit suicide after being slightly humiliated.  Having a useful body, knowing shame and then being brave is the last word.  He also knew that people in the Song Dynasty would not kill him, nor would they dare to kill him.  They were afraid of the retaliation of the Xixia army, and they would definitely make a fuss about themselves Liang Yimi understood clearly, especially after knowing that his sister was trying to rescue him, he was not determined to die.  Liang Yimi knew his own importance very well. If he died, what would happen to the Liang family?  Without his own support, could the status of his sister and the emperor's nephew and son-in-law be so stable?  So no matter what, you must not die, and you must find a way to return to Xixia alive!  It¡¯s just that you must pay a price for returning to Xixia. The war has already begun and peace talks have begun. This is the news he got from Lin Zhao!  Unexpectedly, my sister vowed to mobilize everyone from Xixia to a decisive battle with the Song Dynasty, but it ended like this.  The war ended because of him. Liang Yimi was very self-aware. At this moment, he didn't know what kind of mood he should feel. Should he be happy?  Still feeling a little sad?  Liang Yimi was quite moved by the fact that her sister was willing to negotiate with the people of the Song Dynasty in order to end the war.  It is a very happy thing to be cared for by relatives. No matter what the sister's mentality is, at least she is willing to make sacrifices to save herself. This is enough As for the big enemy Lin Zhao, after so many days, Liang Yi buried  Has gradually calmed down.  He thought about it a lot and was no longer as reckless as he was at first. He admitted that he still hated Lin Zhao. If it wasn't for him, how could he have ended up in such a situation?  Many times Liang Yimi couldn't help but smile bitterly. Lin Zhao seemed to be his nemesis. In more than a year, on many occasions, he was defeated by him many times. There was hope every time, but in the end he was still  It's a disappointment, and the ending is getting worse every time!  Maybe I would have stopped provoking him from the beginning. This guy is so lucky!  But when he calmed down, Liang Yimi also thought about his own problems.  If he hadn't been eager for quick success and blinded by hatred, why would he have ended up in this situation?  Revenge is necessary, and face must be regained, but it must be done slowly and not??In this way.  Many times, suffering is not a bad thing, but is very beneficial to a person¡¯s growth and life.  After experiencing failure, as long as you know how to reflect and correct your mistakes, it will be a good growth and promotion.  In this process, he is also heading towards success step by step Now Liang Yimi has been reflecting on it for a long time, and his mentality is also undergoing some changes. After this, maybe he can become more mature, but to what extent can he mature?  To what extent?  It makes people wait and see.  After Lin Zhao heard the noise, he smiled and said: "Prime Minister Liang, don't be anxious. We are on the way to Suizhou. Maybe it won't be long before you can go back to Xingqing Mansion!" Suizhou?  Liang Yi buried his heart and remained silent.  From the moment he boarded the big car, he knew that the peace talks had begun.  It is self-evident what it means for the people of the Song Dynasty to send themselves there, and their departure or stay must be an important part of the peace talks.  But it is also an excellent bargaining chip in the hands of the people of the Song Dynasty "I still don't know how the people of the Song Dynasty will use me to threaten my sister. Liang Yimi is a little confused just thinking about it."  What price would Xixia have to pay to exchange itself?  Presumably because she was captured, her sister Queen Mother Liang must have been under tremendous pressure at home.  He didn¡¯t know that Xixia had a victory in Jingzhou and captured Lin Zhao¡¯s wife in exchange for him.  Naturally, Lin Zhao strictly blocked such important news and could not reveal anything to Liang Yi.  Due to various considerations, Liang Yi cannot be buried. He cannot be harmed physically, but a little mental torture is okay.  Not only Liang Yi was buried, but in the entire northwest, apart from the Zhe family, only Wang Shao knew about it.  Otherwise, if the news spreads, how can I still be the peace envoy?  Without this convenient condition, it would be really difficult to rescue Zhewen Xin!  Suddenly, Liang Yimi felt very emotional. Empress Dowager Liang understood her sister a little, and at the same time she felt regretful and guilty for her past actions.  In the prison of the swaying carriage, Liang Yimi became increasingly mature, but at the same time he also felt a little worried about his future.  If you can return to Xixia smoothly, you must help your sister well. If you can return to Xixia, you must plan carefully in the future and make your great enemy Lin Zhao pay the price Hatred is like this. Once you hold a grudge, where is the end?  Giving up so easily?  Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t care what Liang Yimi in the carriage thinks, it doesn¡¯t matter.  The top priority is to rescue Zhe Wenxin, as for the rest, it is not important As for Liang Yimi, he didn't take it to heart.  Don't you want revenge?  Even if I come here, if I can defeat you over and over again, I can definitely do it next time. Now Lin Zhao is very confident.  Lin Zhao rode his horse back to the front of the team, and when he was about to joke with Liu Changzuo, suddenly there were rapid horseshoes coming back from the front.  The scouts who were sent out rushed back. Looking at the dusty appearance, something must have happened.  Lin Zhao and Liu Changzuo both frowned involuntarily and asked in unison: "What's going on ahead?" "Back to you two adults, in the valley ahead, there are two teams of people fighting" "Two teams of people are fighting.  ?" Lin Zhao and Liu Changzuo looked at each other, with some bad premonitions in their hearts, and immediately ordered: "Strengthen your vigilance and investigate in detail immediately" "Yes!" The scout agreed, turned his horse's head and galloped away.  Gradually disappearing into the distance (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 381: Li Donglin

    The sunshine in spring is bright, and even the northwest can feel the warmth of the spring breeze. The trees have grown new leaves, and there are many unknown wild flowers blooming in the mountains.  .In the valley, a small river flows slowly, with plenty of water. It is not only the melting of snow in the mountains in the distance, but also the nourishment of the spring rain.  The warm sunshine shines in the valley, the river water is sparkling, and occasionally there are a few small fish swimming in the water, making the originally desolate northwest land a little more vibrant.  Everything is so bright, so harmonious, and it is a completely pleasing picture.  It¡¯s a pity that there are always some disharmonious factors that break this beautiful scene.  The little fish in the river suddenly swam away and dived to the bottom because they were frightened.  Then the clear stream like a small waterfall suddenly became a little turbid, mixed with blood red.  Bloody water, yes!  It's blood!  There was a group of people fighting on the river beach, and the weapons they used were not the whistle sticks popular in the Central Plains, but swords.  It's no wonder that although the Northern Song Dynasty court had very strict restrictions on weapons, they were only in the Central Plains.  In the northwest border area, wars occur frequently, and the frequency of weapons use is relatively high.  In addition, the folk customs are fierce, how can weapons be banned casually?  Not only that, the situation in the northwest is already chaotic.  In addition to the Xixia and Tubo tribes, there were also many bandits.  Among them, Longyou was the most serious, but the Song Dynasty east of Longshan was not without them.  Looking at the chaotic fighting and looking at the costumes of both sides, it really looked like bandits robbing a caravan.  The valley here is the main transportation route from Huanqing Road, Qinfeng Road in the southwest, and even the Tubo trade route to various places in northern Shaanxi, and even continues to Hedong.  Although it is a relatively remote trail, its importance cannot be underestimated Although there is a direct official road, the connected market towns and cities will inevitably be somewhat circuitous, and many times the mountain trails are shortcuts.  Some businessmen also want to avoid taxes in this way. The more checkpoints they pass along the way, the more taxes they will pay.  In order to avoid being exploited at all levels, it is common for merchants to avoid the mountain roads.  Of course, there are also some activities involving the smuggling of materials, hoping to avoid the government's eyes and ears in this way.  Over time, the valley here has become an unnoticed traffic artery!  Mountain trails are shortcuts that can save a lot of time and money, but they are naturally much weaker in terms of safety and are often targeted by bandits.  The pros and cons of things always complement each other. This is the best embodiment of having two sides in everything!  Today it seems that such a caravan was attacked by bandits, causing some turmoil in the peaceful valley again. Not to mention some chaos, the harmonious scenery was also destroyed.  For ordinary caravans, the consequences of being robbed by bandits will undoubtedly be disastrous.  Especially in the northwest, it may mean losing everything.  Therefore, merchants do not dare to take things lightly and often invite some people, especially warriors who are proficient in martial arts, to accompany them.  Although it has increased the strength of the caravan, in many cases it is still a drop in the bucket and cannot resist the bandits But today's caravan is an exception. Their guards seem to be very powerful, but there is no one-sided robbery by the enemy.  One of the figures, who looked like a scholar, held a long sword and was at odds with the bandits. His swordsmanship was elegant and agile, and he kept fighting back and forth in the battle circle. For a while, the bandits were unable to do anything to him.  On the contrary, the scholar kept swinging a long sword and injured several bandits in a row, which was very powerful.  It's just that the strength of the other caravan guards seems to be average, and they seem to be unable to resist the trend. Therefore, in summary, the bandits still have the upper hand.  Furthermore, the number of bandits is obviously slightly superior, and there are dozens of people but not many can be found.  The number of guards in the caravan was relatively small. Even though there were masters like the young scholar swordsman, they were still somewhat powerless. They were obviously no match for them, and soon some of them were injured.  Blood continued to flow out, and the river was even dyed red. The scene was a bit tragic, and the situation was threatening "Young proprietor, take the people away quickly" A caravan attendant shouted loudly, seemingly unable to resist,  So let their key people leave as soon as possible.  As for the young proprietor he spoke of, he seemed to be a scholar with agile swordsmanship.  "You want to leave? No one can leave today. Wouldn't it be a pity to let go of the finest treasures from the Western Regions and rare rubies?" The leader of the bandits over there was riding on a horse, laughing loudly.  The reason why banditry in the northwest has become popular is partly because this area itself is relatively chaotic.  Furthermore, the mountains and rivers in the northwest are complex, which is conducive for bandits to hide.  ¡°Just imagine, even if the government intends to arrest them, when the officers and soldiers come, they just go into the mountains and no one can find them.  Another point, which is also crucial, is that the bandits have horses, cavalry, and are very maneuverable!  This is exactly whyThere is a market for horses in Huang and Tubo. In addition to the Northern Song Dynasty border troops secretly buying them in private, bandits from all over the northwest are also their regular customers.  Once they have horses, the bandits are upgraded to horse bandits, and their strength and destructive power are undoubtedly upgraded to several levels.  This group of thieves is obviously not strong enough. What they are waiting for today seems to be another big fish, so they have already had murderous intentions and want to take all the treasures for themselves.  "I just didn't expect to encounter such fierce resistance, especially the leading scholar. His swordsmanship was really good, and he was unable to do anything to him for a while.  The bandit leader was also a little anxious and hurriedly sent several of his capable men to attack.  Youdao has two fists that are no match for four hands. Even if a scholar is superb in swordsmanship, how can he withstand the siege of several murderous bandits?  As a result, he was soon at a disadvantage. Fortunately, his swordsmanship was good, and he could at least barely protect himself.  After seeing this, a steward of the caravan couldn't help but became very anxious and shouted for the young proprietor to escape.  Although the goods are valuable, nothing can go wrong easily. What could possibly be more important than life?  It¡¯s just that the scholar didn¡¯t seem to notice at all. The long sword in his hand danced faster and faster, as if he was going to fight the bandits desperately.  After seeing this, the bandit leader couldn't help but sneered: "Little kid, why are you trying to be a hero? You are just one person, do you still want to fight against the crowd with one person? Are you kidding me?" This is true, considering the strength of the scholar swordsman.  In other words, self-protection is no problem.  If the opponent is only one or two people, it may not be difficult to win.  It's just that there are too many people on the other side, and the bandits will naturally not talk to you about fighting alone, which is fair and just, so the scholar's situation becomes even more unfavorable.  When an old man at the head of the caravan saw this situation, he was very anxious and lamented repeatedly: "Back then, the eldest son died on the caravan route. Now if the young master has another misfortune how can he explain it to his old employer?"  Clearly, this is a loyal servant.  Just when he was anxious, the rumble of horse hooves suddenly came from the distance, and the sound was extraordinary.  The bandit leader was also shocked, and when he saw clearly that it was the flag of the official army, he was immediately horrified.  Hidden in the mountains on weekdays, they can be arrogant and say that the government can't do anything to them But if they meet head-on, how can they dare to have the slightest confidence?  How can a group of rabble be the opponent of the official army?  Losing the protection of the mountains and being truly exposed to the officers and soldiers, they would naturally be very frightened.  It would be fine if they were infantry, they could take advantage of the horses to escape, or even be arrogant, but now what appeared in front of them was a cavalry team.  With just one look, you can tell that this cavalry is well-equipped and powerful, and they are obviously no ordinary people.  Face them?  What will be the consequences?  Therefore, all of them were frightened and hurriedly turned their horses' heads, scrambling to escape, otherwise they would soon be trampled to pieces by the horses.  It is said that such a scene happened under Gyeongju City some time ago, but most of the casualties were Xixia soldiers. They did not want to repeat the same mistake Can they escape just by running?  How can their inferior horses compare with the Tibetan horses ridden by the cavalry?  Therefore, he will soon catch up and be surrounded.  Some irrational people immediately expressed resistance and died instantly with a butcher's knife.  With this precedent and a lesson to others, the other bandits became much quieter instantly.  Their leader was trembling even more, and was extremely frightened He was surprised, why were the officers and soldiers suddenly there?  How could officers and soldiers from such a remote and remote area come just as they wanted?  It doesn't look like this cavalry is an ordinary state garrison?  Who are they?  Just when the leader was in shock and doubt, he was kicked to the ground. Then some officers, soldiers and knights came forward to tie them up At this time, the doubts in the bandit leader's heart became more intense. Who are they?  Where did this army come from?  Needless to say, this massive cavalry belonged to Lin Zhao and was the bodyguard that escorted Lin Zhao and Liang Yimi to Suizhou for the peace talks.  Because Liang Yimi had a special status and the peace talks were a special task, Lin Zhao and Liu Changzuo did not want to take a high-profile official path and make it known to everyone.  That would not be a good thing for the face of the Song Dynasty and Xixia, and if the whereabouts were revealed casually, there might be unnecessary trouble No one can expect what will happen next, so it is best to deal with some matters in a low-key manner.  Therefore, they did not take the official road in a big way, but took the shortcut and path.  In this way, we can rush to Suizhou as soon as possible, and peace talks and transactions may be possible earlier.  To be honest, Lin Zhao was too worried about Zhe Wenxin, so it was a lie that he was not in a hurry.  Although he looks calm and calm on the surface, he is actually quite urgent inside.  As for security issues, they naturally don¡¯t have to worry. No matter how rampant the bandits are, can they be more powerful than the elite Western Army of 3,000 people?  Presumably there are noThe ignorant bastard did something outrageous.  It is quite pleasant to travel along the way, enjoying the mountains and rivers and enjoying the scenery.  It's a pity that this kind of comfort was interrupted at this time They were walking on the road, and suddenly a scout came to report that there were two people fighting in front of them.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but be a little surprised. Because he was escorting an important person like Liang Yimi, he needed to be extra careful. If there was the slightest sign of trouble, he needed to be on guard and be on guard.  Two teams of people fighting?  Who are they?  Will it cause any trouble to myself and Liang Yimi in the prison car?  Lin Zhao subconsciously thought of many things.  Now is a critical moment. It is inevitable to think too much when encountering things, and even have some wild thoughts. The saying that you can sail the ship of ten thousand years with caution is always correct.  As soon as he received the news, Lin Zhao put three thousand soldiers on alert and sent a large number of scouts to investigate.  But I didn't expect that it was just a false alarm. After the scouts made detailed inquiries, they found out that it was just an ordinary matter of bandits robbing a caravan.  Lin Zhao and Liu Changzuo were relieved at this, as long as it was not directed at him.  Although it was none of their business, they didn't get hung up on it.  Especially these bandits that affect normal traffic, if they can be cleared up, it will benefit local merchants traveling north and northwest.  Therefore, hundreds of cavalry were dispatched to rescue the caravan. If the powerful Western cavalry took action, they would definitely be able to capture it.  How can a few petty gangsters be rivals?  They were all killed in an instant, and finally the whole army was wiped out!  After the battle, an old man in the caravan whose clothes were stained with blood hurried over and expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, general, for your rescue. We are grateful." "Who are you?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  "We are Xizhou merchants" After a simple conversation, Lin Zhao understood.  It turned out that this was a group of businessmen from Xizhou.  He often travels to and from the Tubo Tea Horse Road to buy some supplies from the West, and then transports them to the East for sale. He is engaged in the business that many merchants in the northwest are doing. This is not special.  But this time, they were lucky and bought some jades from a businessman from the Western Regions in Hehuang and Tubo.  It also contains treasures such as rubies, which can be said to be priceless.  It was originally a good thing, but the news leaked out during the Tubo War, and people who were interested were concerned about it.  Because of this, they were targeted by bandits on the way.  Although they had been very careful and escaped several times, they were not so lucky this time, and they happened to be intercepted by the bandits.  They were about to be unable to resist, but suddenly a large number of cavalry came to rescue them. It can be said that it helped them a lot. They were really lucky.  Therefore, everyone in the caravan is grateful, and they came here to express their gratitude!  "It doesn't matter, catching bandits is the duty of officers and soldiers" "Thanks to all the soldiers, otherwise the consequences today would be unimaginable" The old man in the caravan was obviously worried, and his thanks were very sincere.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Your guarding skills are pretty good, such as that young master's swordsmanship" As he spoke, his eyes fell far away on the scholar who was good at swordsmanship just now. It was obvious that Lin Zhao was a little curious.  .  The old man in the caravan hurriedly explained: "That is our young proprietor Li Donglin. He is bandaging his wounds right now. He will come to thank you in person later!" (To be continued.

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 382: Desire to Go Together

    "Thank you, General, for your help. Otherwise, today's consequences would be unimaginable Donglin is very grateful for your great kindness!" Li Donglin, the young proprietor of the caravan, had several wounds on his body, which were not very serious. He came to the hospital after a simple bandage.  Thanks to the benefactor.  It can be considered as a gesture of gratitude and a very humble and polite attitude.  "You don't have to be polite, Mr. Li. It is the duty of the officers and soldiers to arrest the gangsters. It is also necessary to draw a sword to help when the road is rough It is a coincidence that we met today!" Lin Zhao smiled and looked up and down at this special young proprietor.  He is not old, in his twenties. He looks very elegant, but he is good at swordsmanship, which is a bit interesting.  Xizhou businessman?  Lin Zhao looked at the handsome and elegant Li Donglin in front of him and couldn't help but shook his head slightly.  He doesn't look like a businessman no matter how he looks. He doesn't have the smell of worldly copper at all. Instead, he looks more like a scholar who has read poetry and books, or an elegant and agile knight-errant.  Is he really just a businessman?  Lin Zhao was a little curious and inevitably a little confused.  Li Donglin was also a keenly observant person. He seemed to have noticed Lin Zhao's doubts, and immediately said: "General, please don't misunderstand me. I was born as a scholar, and I originally intended to gain something in the imperial examination. However, my family is unlucky" It turns out  The Li family was a well-known wealthy businessman of the Xizhou generation. They mainly traveled to Tubo to sell furs, medicinal materials, jewelry, and unique products from the Western Regions.  Because of the good management, the Li family is also very diligent and has benefited a lot. Over the years, they have accumulated a lot of wealth and are considered the number one people in the local area.  Ancient society has a characteristic: the four walks of life in the world are scholars, farmers, industry and commerce.  Businessmen are at the bottom of the list.  Although the Li family is rich.  But the status is not very high.  Especially after you become rich, you are still not valued by the traditional "famous families", and this problem becomes more and more acute.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT????  This also makes the Li family very much hope that there will be one of their own in the government to protect the family business.  Ever since.  Out of various considerations, the old proprietor of the Li family hoped that one of his descendants would be a scholar and an official to enhance the family's influence and prestige, and to safeguard the future development of the Li family.  At that time, Dongzhu Li¡¯s eldest son was already sixteen or seventeen years old. He had missed the good time to study, but he had great potential in business. He was also his right-hand man and couldn¡¯t live without him.  The second son, Li Donglin, was only five years old at the time, and it was a good time for him to enter elementary school.  So Dongzhu Li specially invited a teacher for his son.  Taught his son how to read and write.  Maybe it has something to do with his upbringing since he was a child. Li Donglin is also very talented.  Diligent and studious, he was admitted as a scholar in his teens.  If we continue to develop at this pace, maybe one day it will be possible for Li Donglin to pass the imperial examination, or even become a high school Jinshi.  But there are always many surprises in life. During the years when Li Donglin was studying, bandits in the northwest became more and more rampant and became the biggest threat to the caravan.  The Li family's business has also been affected to some extent, but the old owner Li didn't want to affect his son because of some things, so he never informed him.  Until one day, an unfortunate thing happened to the Li family. Li Donglin's eldest brother was killed by bandits while transporting goods, but the government was unable to do anything.  After Li Donglin found out, he was psychologically affected and thought that studying and becoming an official was useless.  If you want to protect your family, the most direct way to deal with bandits is to practice martial arts and keep fit.  So he gave up literature and took up martial arts, and learned swordsmanship from a famous master.  He is naturally talented and diligent, and he has achieved success in his studies in a few years.  Although Old Boss Li was not very satisfied, his eldest son passed away and he was already old. He needed his second son to step in and take over the family business, so he had no choice but to agree.  It has been seven or eight years since Li Donglin took over the business when he was a teenager, and he has managed the business in an orderly manner.  The already dilapidated Li family was rejuvenated here, but unexpectedly it attracted the attention of people with ulterior motives.  This time Li Donglin bought a treasure in Tubo, but unexpectedly he was remembered for it and was attacked by bandits.  If Lin Zhao hadn't led the officers and soldiers to pass by, the consequences would have been disastrous So that's it!  If you say this, everything goes smoothly, and I even admire Li Donglin a little in my heart.  "This business is really important to my family. Thank you so much, General, for what happened today!" Li Donglin expressed his gratitude again with full sincerity.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's just a little thing, it's nothingbut you have to be careful in the future!" "Yes" Li Donglin responded weakly, looking very unsure.  The old servant next to him also had a troubled expression on his face, his brows furrowed, as if something was particularly difficult for him "What? Is there a problem?"Zhao asked after seeing it.  Li Donglin hesitated for a moment and whispered: "Today is definitely not an ordinary bandit robbery. People have been watching us all the way back from Tubo. There have been several dangerous situations, but we have escaped. Today is unavoidable."  It seems that some enemies are targeting us and want to put us to death This time we had to be rescued by the general. I'm afraid they will come back There were many casualties among the caravan escorts, and I myself  " Before he finished speaking, the underlying meaning was already very obvious, and his eyes were full of unconcealable worry.  While he was talking, blood seeped out from the white cloth strip on his arm, and he was probably seriously injured.  Looking up, almost everyone in the caravan's retinue was in disgrace. If what he said was true, the future of the caravan was really worrying.  Li Donglin looked worried, and the old man sighed deeply, worried.  "In this case, it is really troublesome!" Lin Zhao was also quite sympathetic, and then asked: "What are you going to do?" "Alas!" Li Donglin sighed softly and said, "Let's take the official route, there are fewer bandits.  Maybe we can escape the disaster and wait until we get to Yanzhou!" "Yanzhou? Are you going to Yanzhou?" "Ah, noyes!" The old man seemed to be in a hurry.  If you say something wrong, change your words quickly.  Lin Zhao suddenly had a trace of doubt between his brows, this caravan really showed a lot of weirdness!  If it¡¯s not Yanzhou, then where are they going?  "Ah. We want to go to Yanzhou from now on. Then cross the river to Hedong. Even Damingfu!" Li Donglin hurriedly made some additions.  The old man responded: "We have traveled thousands of miles, and the journey is not smooth. The main thing is the section to Yanzhou where bandits are rampant. What should we do?" Li Donglin closed his eyes and said nothing, obviously very worried!  "Hey, I wonder where you generals are going? Can we go with the army? With the protection of the army, the bandits will not dare to make plans easily." The old man seemed to be a little whimsical.  He suddenly thought of this question, and looked at Lin Zhao expectantly with a slightly happy face.  But he didn't expect Li Donglin to immediately yell and scold him: "Uncle Gen, how can you just inquire about the movements of the officers and soldiers? Don't have such thoughts" Before he finished speaking, Li Donglin noticed that Lin Zhao's eyes were much colder, a little bit colder.  Forced, a little confused.  That¡¯s right!  Lin Zhao was indeed full of doubts at this moment and was on heightened alert.  What happened today was a bit weird. I happened to meet some robbers while they were robbing them. Is it really just a coincidence?  Could it have been deliberately arranged by someone with ulterior motives?  Especially this Li Donglin is so special.  It's inevitable to make people a little suspicious.  It was precisely because of this that Lin Zhao was extra cautious.  Asked a few more questions.  Judging from the current situation, there is nothing special, so I don¡¯t care about it, so it doesn¡¯t matter if we say goodbye.  But the conversation between the old man and Li Donglin just now made Lin Zhao a little suspicious. Want to inquire about the movements of the army?  Do you want to go with the army?  Who are they?  What do you want to do?  Lin Zhao suddenly became suspicious.  After all, this matter is a bit weird. I have a heavy responsibility on this trip, especially with an important person like Liang Yimi, so I can't make any mistakes, so I must be cautious about anything suspicious.  "Be careful when sailing the ship of ten thousand years, it is always the right thing to do!"  "Who are you? Tell the truth!" Lin Zhao's expression suddenly became much more serious, the smile on his face was gone, and his tone became much more stern.  The stakes are so high that sometimes we would rather kill someone by mistake than let one go.  If they really have ulterior motives, Lin Zhao will never show mercy.  The old man was a little confused and looked at Lin Zhao in horror. He really didn't know why the originally kind-hearted general had such an attitude all of a sudden.  Did you say something wrong?  Wasn't it just a casual question?  Why is this so?  I don't know if it's because of his superb acting skills or because of his old age. I really don't know what a powerful relationship this is.  Li Donglin is a scholar, and he seems to be very resourceful and worldly. He understood the general idea in an instant.  Knowing that the old servant had made a mistake and aroused the suspicion of the officers and soldiers, he hurriedly defended: "General, please don't misunderstand. Uncle Gen was also in a hurry and talked nonsense. He is old and does not understand the rules. He accidentally said something wrong."  General, please forgive me!" Was it really just a mistake?  Lin Zhao shook his head slightly and said: "Young master, I can see that this old man's status is not low. Your father sent him to come with you to help. How could he just assign someone randomly? The old man just now answered fluently, and he didn't seem like a confused person.  , why did you become confused all of a sudden? " Lin Zhao was really full of doubts at this moment, and he felt more and more that the master and servant, as well as the entire caravan, were so weird.  Liu Changzuo on the side seemed to have noticed the abnormality, shook his head and said: "The war with Xixia has not stopped yet."Could it be that they were war spies sent by Xixia?  " "General, you have a clear warning!  "Li Donglin was obviously a little anxious. It seemed that he did not expect that one wrong sentence would cause such a big misunderstanding, and even be promoted to the level of a Xixia spy. This is a heart-breaking statement! So he hurriedly explained: "General, don't misunderstand.  My uncle is just good at identifying jewelry and jades, and is not a sophisticated person. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have asked General Prize so rashly just now!  "Such a reverse-thinking explanation seems to make sense. A truly wise, experienced and sophisticated person would definitely not ask rashly like that. Especially if it involves military secrets, it is just to make yourself unhappy. "Is it really that simple?  ? Lin Zhao still had some doubts in his heart, staring at the two of them with stern eyes: "Who are you?  Where are you going?  I'm sure that your target is not Yanzhou Prefecture, let alone Hedong" The main activities of northwest merchants are in Guanzhong and Guanbei to the west of the Yellow River, and to Hehuang and Hexi in the west. Even if there are any treasures  If you want to sell it at a good price, you should go to Chang'an or Bianjing. Especially when it comes to Damingfu, it seems very inconvenient to take this road. Wouldn't it be good to go along the river from Bianjing?  You know, after the Yellow River changed its course, it flowed through Daming Mansion. Why did they choose the distance instead of the easy? It was completely reasonable for Lin Zhao to have doubts.  Then we have to break the casserole and get to the bottom of it! The matter is so important that we dare not be negligent in the slightest. The old man was a little stunned. He did not expect this kind-looking young officer to have such an attitude, and he could not even figure out what happened.  What, so he couldn't respond. Of course, he might be at a loss, or he might not know how to answer. Li Donglin is a sensible person. He can see that if he can't explain the reason today, he won't be able to leave, and there may even be others.  Dangerous. As a result, his expression was involuntarily tangled. In Lin Zhao's opinion, the more tangled it was, the more likely it was that there might be something fishy Under Lin Zhao's compelling gaze and waiting, Li Donglin hesitated.  After a long while, he said in a deep voice: "Yes, we are not going to Hedong, but to Suizhou via Yanzhou!  " Suizhou? Xixia? Liu Changzuo on the side suddenly moved, obviously a little angry. It was at the time when the two countries were at war. Why did he go to Xixia? Is it possible that Lin Zhao was really right, was he a Xixia spy?  "Two generals, please don't misunderstand. We have nothing to do with Xixia, and we only go to Suizhou to do business!  "Li Donglin hurriedly explained: "Those of us northwest merchants have always traveled around to do business, and Tubo, Uighur, Song Dynasty, and Xixia are no exception. In the past, it was normal to do business with the Xixia people when there was a dispute Now we are two countries.  At the time of the war, it stands to reason that we should notbut these jades and gems were ordered by the Xixia people and were designated for us to send to Suizhou, so" "That's right, since they are carrying priceless treasures.  , although taking the official route takes longer, it is safer. To put it bluntly, they take the small road and smuggle, in order to avoid the government, but in the end it is inevitable Li Donglin finished.  After that, he remained silent, as if waiting for the final verdict. Liu Changzuo also hesitated to speak, obviously waiting for Lin Shilang's judgment Suizhou? Lin Zhao was silent, his thoughts turning rapidly, as if he had thought of something.  ! (To be continued)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 383: Half-True Performance

    Didn¡¯t the old man just ask for companionship?  What's this?  Lin Zhao readily agreed.  . At this moment, even if Li Donglin and the old man wanted to leave, Lin Zhao would not let them leave.  Although Li Donglin¡¯s explanation is reasonable, because the war closed down the market, commercial transactions among the Song and Xia people were not completely cut off. Of course, some transactions were of a sexual nature!  Therefore, it is entirely possible to secretly transport jewelry to Suizhou. Lin Zhao has ordered soldiers to forcibly inspect their goods, and indeed there is nothing else except jade and jewelry.  It was impossible to completely ban the violence among the people on the ancient border. As long as key items such as weapons, metals, and salt were not stolen, it was possible to turn a blind eye.  Li Donglin added that some merchants from Xixia had purchased jewelry, but in the past they had to send it to Xingqing Mansion, but this time it was Suizhou.  I don¡¯t know if this person is going to Suizhou?  It was because of the tense relationship between Song and Xia that they had no choice but to change the delivery location.  After careful questioning and conversation, Li Donglin revealed that he often traveled between Tubo, Song Dynasty and Xixia. He had some personal connections in various places and was at least very familiar with the conditions in each place.  This made Lin Zhao's heart move. Although his trip to Suizhou was for peace talks, some matters could not be resolved on the negotiation table. He still needed manpower and strength in private.  But I am not familiar with the place and have no resources at all.  Now Li Donglin must have a lot of business routes and human resources in his hands. Can he use them?  Lin Zhao's heart moved, and he seemed to be a little whimsical.  But before that, safety must be ensured first, and these people must be trusted and can be used.  It may not be completely certain at the moment, so we can only wrong them first.  Lin Zhao sent an army of 500 people to put them under house arrest. Didn¡¯t he want to follow the army?  Yes, you can definitely go with us, and we will give you the strictest protection.  No matter who they are or what their purpose is, if they are guarded by five hundred elite troops, what else can they do?  "These people may have ulterior motives. If we limit their means now, they may be able to catch big fish in the long run."  If it was just a misunderstanding, then I'm sorry. Just apologize to them and compensate them when the time comes.  The matter was so important that Lin Zhao had no choice but to be cautious.  Although Li Donglin is not very happy about this, what can he do?  If you say something wrong and cause a misunderstanding, it will inevitably cause trouble.  Now it is reasonable for the officers and soldiers to be suspicious. These are three thousand well-equipped elite cavalry. It is obvious at a glance that they are not idle. It is easy to deal with these few of them.  Since people have said they will protect you, then just be obedient. Now the relationship between active and passive has been completely reversed.  If you don't obey, the consequences are self-evident Well, anyway, you will face the threat of bandits when you go forward. It is safer to go with the army.  I believe that the "good days" will be gone when we arrive in Yanzhou, and it is almost time to turn around When he got on the carriage again, when no one was paying attention, Li Donglin's eyes moved slightly, and the corners of his mouth inadvertently showed a hint of bitterness.  He smiled, then shook his head gently, performing half-heartedly, it was really hard work!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Five hundred forbidden troops "protected" the caravan walking in front, Lin Zhao and Liu Changzuo  Then he fell far behind and continued to travel through the valley.  Liu Changzuo asked in a deep voice: "Dongyang, they really have a problem?" "Maybe, but they do have some weird things about them. We should be careful when sailing a ten thousand year ship. Let's control them first, observe them, and see.  If there is anything abnormal, it is best to track down their details." Lin Zhao said solemnly: "If we really misunderstood, then they will be of great use, and they may be useful when going to Suizhou"  "Okay, these people do appear out of nowhere, so it's always right to be cautious. At worst, when we get to Yanzhou, we will hand them over to the Yanzhou magistrate to deal with." Liu Changzuo is responsible for the security of the entire team, so he compares himself to others on some matters.  They were all nervous, but with Lin Zhao's arrangement, he felt relieved.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "That's fine, but I'll send someone to interrogate the bandits, maybe we can get some information from them!" "I've already made arrangements, and I believe there will be results soon!" "That's good!"  Lin Zhao sighed softly and said: "The northwest is not peaceful. Although we are protected by a large army, we dare not take it lightly. I always feel that the road to Suizhou will not be so peaceful" Soon the bandits  The interrogation over there has yielded results, and their confessions are roughly the same as Li Donglin's.  They claimed that someone found them and informed the caravan of treasures, prompting them to rob them.  This point is consistent, but Li DongThe true identity of the caravan and the caravan, as well as some remaining information, will be difficult to determine in a short period of time.  Lin Zhao shook his head helplessly and said: "It seems that we can only detain them first, but we want to see who they are?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Sect Master, it's all settled. Dong Lin has been in contact with the young master, but the relationship seems a bit tense!" In Yanzhou City, Jiang Leiting bowed to report.  The Iron-faced Sect Master laughed, turned around and said, "It doesn't matter, as long as everything else is true after contact, then he will gradually be trusted by the young master. This is the first step and a good thing! It's a shame that the boy is so bad at showing up.  It¡¯s strange that the young master doesn¡¯t suspect this method¡± Jiang Leiting said with a smile: ¡°What the sect master said is that the young master will definitely be suspicious, but when the suspicion is over, it will be a true story with more twists and coincidences, and Donglin will also  I can gain the trust of the young master. Speaking carefully, Dong Lin is acting in his true colors, which is somewhat embarrassing for him" Li Cheng, whose pseudonym is Dong Lin!  The young proprietor of the caravan on the mountain path with elegant and agile swordsmanship is none other than Li Cheng, the second most trusted confidant of the Iron Mask Sect Leader.  For a long time, they realized deeply that no one was around Lin Zhao. On the one hand, the young master lacked helpers.  On the other hand, it was impossible to grasp Lin Zhao's movements in time, so it was difficult to make timely countermeasures or provide necessary cooperation.  After much deliberation, they decided to let Li Cheng go to Prince Lin Zhao.  But how to get there?  What's more important is that Lin Zhao must not notice it.  Because so far, the time has not come yet, and it is not the time to tell Lin Zhao his true life experience.  Li Cheng thought about it and came up with a way to go to the young master.  Suspicion is doomed. No matter who it is, if they suddenly approach, Lin Zhao will definitely be wary and suspicious.  They all expected this. It was almost impossible to gain trust from the beginning.  It doesn't matter if you have initial doubts. It's best to be trusted step by step.  For Li Cheng, the first step is to get close to Lin Zhao and get to him.  As for what method to take, it is not very important what position you are in temporarily.  When he first received this task, Li Cheng really racked his brains because this method was too difficult.  Fortunately, they had their own strong intelligence network and learned that a jeweler was going to Suizhou to deliver treasures, and there were a series of related situations.  So, Li Cheng planned such an encounter that seemed to be full of loopholes and even a bit bloody.  As for the performance, it is not a performance at all, it can almost be said to be a true performance.  The situation of the Li Donglin family in the story is not completely fabricated, but the real deeds of Li Cheng.  He was the second son who had been studying since he was a child. His eldest brother did die due to bandits. Not only did the government not pursue the murderer, but they also protected each other and exploited the Li family.  His father also died of worry and anger, and Li Cheng began to practice martial arts outside.  He wanted to kill the bandits and officials to avenge his father and brother, but he was hunted down instead. Fortunately, he met the Iron Mask leader and was rescued.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect was also a person who hated evil as much as he hated evil, so he avenged him by the way. From then on, Li Cheng followed him loyally.  ¡°This time I told my real experience in the acting, and everything sounded much more logical.  It is true that caravans transport jade and gemstones and are targeted by people with ulterior motives.  Therefore, the two things were combined to form a somewhat bizarre but reasonable story that could happen Of course, even if he was acting in his true colors, Li Cheng's acting skills were indeed very good. It was not easy to deceive Lin Zhao's eyes.  easy.  The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "When we approach the young master, we have to ask him to be cautious and low-key. Our purpose is to help the young master. We must not arouse the young master's suspicion and misunderstanding, otherwise it will be counterproductive." "Yes, I made an explanation before leaving.  , Donglin knows it well!" "That's right!" The Iron-faced Sect Master nodded slightly: "After several experiences, Donglin has indeed become more mature. I believe he has a sense of control" "What?" Jiang Leiping asked.  "Is there something wrong?" "Have you noticed that this caravan was supposed to go to Xingqing Mansion to deliver treasures, but it suddenly changed to Suizhou?" The Iron-faced Sect Leader said thoughtfully, in a deep voice.  ask.  "Maybe it's because the two countries are at war and it's inconvenient to travelor maybe the owner of the cargo is in Suizhou?" Jiang Leiting thought for a while and thought of these two possibilities.  "It's inconvenient to come and go, so why do we have to come to Suizhou? There are many places on the borderperhaps the owner of the treasure is really in Suizhou!" The Iron-faced Sect Master was silent for a moment and said: "Suizhou is the place where the next changes will change.  As long as it¡¯s news related to Suizhou, you might find something in it!¡± ¡°Young master is coming to Suizhou soon,¡± he said.While maintaining safety, we must take care of everything as soon as possible!  "The Iron-faced Sect Master gave another order. Jiang Leiting happily accepted the order and turned around. But Lin Zhao, who was on the way to Suizhou, had no idea that there was such a large group of people helping him secretly. And this also included  Li Donglin, who was just "protected" by himself, performed half-heartedly! (To be continued.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 384: Residence in Yanzhou

    From Gyeongju to Suizhou, you have to pass through Yanju and Qingjian City.  Because Lin Zhao and others took a shortcut in the mountains, the speed was quite fast.  As for the somewhat strange caravan, because it was guarded by 500 elite Western troops, everything went smoothly along the way and there was nothing wrong with it.  Therefore, we soon arrived in Yanzhou, which was later known as Yan'an in northern Shaanxi, another important town on the northwest defense line of the Song Dynasty.  There will inevitably be delays when passing through Yanzhou. There are two reasons. One is that Han Jiang, the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road, rushed to Yanzhou specially.  Now that the war in the northwest has entered the peace negotiation stage, the focus has also been concentrated on the Suizhou front line. In addition, Lin Zhao is about to pass through to Suizhou for peace talks.  As the highest military commander in the northwest of the Song Dynasty, Han Jiang had the obligation to come here to express support and condolences, and to provide relevant cooperation.  It is also possible that the imperial court had a decree, or that Han Xuanfu had something to give him, and he had to go through both public and private matters.  Therefore, Lin Zhao naturally came here to listen to the teachings, and at the same time, the team could also get proper rest and supplies.  Another point is that his old friend Shen Kuo is now serving as a manager in Yanzhou and joining the army, so Lin Zhao should come to visit and reminisce about the past.  At the same time, I also want to see if it has given Shen Kuo so much scientific inspiration. I wonder if he has any major achievements.  Especially the sand table samples that were sent recently, and a few drawings that were specially sent later.  I don¡¯t know to what extent he has improved it. Are there any prototypes?  Yanzhou is an important town in the northwest. As you walk to the city gate, you can see that the army is heavily guarded and the atmosphere is slightly tense.  It's no wonder that the Xixia army has not yet evacuated, and the Shaanxi/West Road Xuanfu envoy is here again, so safety must be strictly guaranteed.  Lin Zhao and others came with three thousand elites, which made Yanzhou a little nervous for a while.  But soon there was communication.  After checking the soldier seal letter.  He was released directly.  As soon as you enter the city.  Lin Zhao and Liu Changzuo immediately rushed to Zhizhou Prefecture, and the current Xuanfu envoy went to visit Han Jiang.  "General, I'll pay my respects to Han Xuanfu!" Seeing Han Jiang again, Lin Zhao found that the wrinkles on the old man's forehead were much deeper and his face looked tired.  It's no wonder that when the Xixia army invaded, he was in charge of the army and responsible for defending against the enemy.  It seems that he is at the rear and has not gone to the front line to fight.  But in terms of fatigue, it is definitely far ahead of the front line.  Youdao is planning and winning, and the victory is thousands of miles away. Han Jiang is responsible for commanding the entire northwest war.  Various roads, states and counties can influence the whole body. Things are quite complicated and complicated.  There are also many things to coordinate, a lot of responsibilities to bear, and a lot of worry to worry about, and there is heavy pressure on your shoulders.  Life is really hard.  Over the past few months, Han Jiang lost a lot of weight.  The whole person looked very tired, so he looked a lot older.  But at this moment, Han Jiang had a smile on her face and felt relatively relaxed. Her energy level was much better than before.  The victory in the battle of Dashun City was of extraordinary significance to this war, because the capture of Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi magnified the results of the battle countless times, beyond imagination.  As for the defeat of the Zhejia Army in Jingzhou, the loss was not very serious. In the face of the major victory in Qingzhou, it was simply ignored. Therefore, Ambassador Han Xuan was still in a good mood.  The war is over and peace talks will begin soon.  Although they are still in a state of hostility for the time being, Han Jiang is certain that the peace talks will succeed.  After all, the peace talks were initiated by the Xixia people. The Battle of Dashun City was a disastrous defeat, and even the Prime Minister was captured. This was a huge blow to Xixia.  In both emotional and rational terms, a truce is the best choice. Empress Dowager Liang must have known this, and at least for the time being she would not send out large-scale troops to start a war.  The officials and ministers of the DPRK have agreed to peace talks, and the conditions offered are not too harsh. The two families can be said to hit it off. Theoretically, the peace talks can be successful.  Furthermore, Han Jiang had an inexplicable trust in Lin Zhao as the peace envoy. He firmly believed that if Lin Zhao stepped in, the peace talks would be resolved smoothly.  Now, he was inexplicably full of confidence in this young man, and even he himself couldn't explain why.  Speaking carefully, Lin Zhao is really his lucky general.  If it weren't for him, how could the Battle of Dashun City be so smooth and a complete victory?  Although everything was planned and arranged by Wang Shao, on the surface Lin Zhao seemed to only play a cooperating role.  But don't forget, Wang Shao used Lin Zhao as bait, otherwise how could he attract Liang Yimi, who was eager for quick success and instant gain, to come here recklessly?  If Lin Zhao and Jing Sili hadn't fought bloody battles in Dashun City and risked their lives to hold on, how could Wang Shao's sneak attack plan have succeeded?  If Liang Yimi hadn't been defeated and captured, how could the war have ended so quickly?  It can be said that Lin Zhao played an indispensable role in ending the Northwest War. Although he may not have done much, his importance and role cannot be ignored.  This also saved her a lot of trouble, and Han Jiang was very grateful.  Of course, he clearly remembered that when Liang Yi¡¯s army attacked Dashun City, Wang Shao sent him a letter.  Yan Ming used Lin Zhao as bait, heI was sweating a lot.  The last time Lin Zhaomeng was placed in danger, it was already a little sorry. This time, Lin Zhao was placed in a dangerous situation in the wind and rain. It would be bad if there was any loss.  What's more, he has a noble status now. He is a dignified earl and the niece and son-in-law of the Empress Dowager, so he doesn't dare to make any mistakes easily.  Now that she saw that Lin Zhao was safe and sound, Han Jiang was completely relieved.  Having just come out of the land of tigers and wolves, we have to go to Suizhou for peace talks. There will inevitably be wars of words, swords and swords.  What should I say about this?  Should we say that Lin Zhao is versatile and has extraordinary abilities?  Or is life miserable?  When you are in the court, you can't help yourself!  Han Jiang really sympathized with Lin Zhao and really made things difficult for him!  Although I am very optimistic about Lin Zhao's trip to Suizhou and look forward to it, at the same time I am inevitably a little worried!  "Dongyang, the fighting in Dashun City has just stopped, and I asked you to go to Suizhou without stopping. I really thank you for the hard work!" Han Jiangduo was apologetic and sincerely concerned about Lin Zhao.  Ambassador Han Xuan saw a sincere young man in Lin Zhao, so he was willing to treat Lin Zhao sincerely, and his concern was definitely from the bottom of his heart.  Lin Zhao is aware of others being kind to him.  Not to mention anything else, Han Jiang was willing to help so many times and with many things.  When he returned to Bianjing, he tried every possible means, and even went to great lengths to personally escort and protect him back to Bianjing. This kindness must be remembered and repaid.  "My lord, you are serious. It is really an honor for Lin Zhao that the imperial court can send me there What Lin Zhao is worried about is that he is worried about his limited abilities and is afraid of letting down the expectations of the officials, the court, and the lord. He is so uneasy!"  Lin Zhao behaved very sincerely, low-key, humble and polite.  To be honest, he himself is very reluctant to go to peace talks.  After several missions, engaging in these diplomatic affairs, and arguing with each other, life will always be in danger.  Although there were all near misses, the danger was eventually turned into a disaster.  But as the saying goes, if you always stand by the river, your shoes won¡¯t get wet. If you walk at night too often, you might actually encounter a ghost.  Therefore, Lin Zhao really didn't want to take such a risk again.  Especially when it comes to peace talks as envoys, intrigues are inevitable, which is really taxing.  If you don't do it well, you will be criticized by thousands of people, your officials will be impeached, and the emperor will be dissatisfied. It is really a thankless task.  After spending a long time in the Song Dynasty, Lin Zhao is no longer the stupid young man he was before.  Giving you errands means that the emperor respects you?  At first I thought it was right and I never tired of it.  But now it seems that it was a big mistake.  Ruthlessness is the most important thing for an emperor. In the ancient Machiavellian society, interests are the eternal focus.  If the emperor or a superior officer uses you, it is because you are valuable, and sometimes they even want you to die directly.  ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Orifumin was captured and his status as a peace envoy was just conducive to rescuing his beloved wife, so he went there, otherwise, who would go out of his way to do such a thankless and extremely risky thing?  Speaking of which, there is one thing that makes Lin Zhao extremely satisfied.  That is, no one knows about Oribumi's capture so far, which gives me a lot of convenience and consideration.  The entire Zhe family was naturally tight-lipped, and Wang Shao did not let out any rumors, which showed his character. Lin Zhao's impression of Wang Shao became better and better, and the opportunity for in-depth cooperation came into being.  Han Jiang didn't know Lin Zhao's thoughts and said: "I have nothing to explain. Everything is negotiated according to the principles of the imperial court. I believe you will do a good job in Dongyang if I am sure of it." All the officials present in Yanzhou were very envious of this.  Lin Shilang is young, but he has the emperor's favor and trust, and the Xuanfu Minister is so caring. He is really young and promising, with a bright future!  Envy, really envy!  "We are going to Suizhou for peace talks. The Xixia people may have some conspiracy, so we must be careful!" Han Jiang said with a little worry: "I will strictly order the border troops from all states to be careful. As for you Wang Shao has assigned you  With three thousand elites, close security should not be a concern. As for the peripheral military support, I have already informed Zhonge of Qingjian City, and he will fully cooperate with me!" The closest military center of the Song Dynasty to Suizhou is the Qing Dynasty.  Jiancheng, then the peripheral military security will naturally be provided by the Zhongjia Army in Qingjian City.  I have some friendship with the Zhong family in Qingjian City, so they must be able to cooperate well.  Of course, judging from the current situation, when heading to Suizhou and passing Qingjian City, I have to pay a visit to General Zhong'e. I wonder if that little Zhongshi Dao is here?  Han Jiang explained some things and arranged some things properly.  Lin Zhao's troops rested for one night in Yanzhou and replenished some supplies.  Peace talks are the top priority at the moment, and the whole Yanzhou government will naturally cooperate fully, so there is no need to worry at all After meeting Han Jiang, Lin Zhao did not exchange much greetings with Yanzhou officials, but went straight to visit his old friend Shen Kuo.  Let¡¯s take a look at those long-awaited treasures. I wonder how the manufacturing improvements are going?  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 385: Divine Weapon

    Shen Kuo's mansion is in the south of Yanzhou City, close to the river.  He joined the army as the manager of Yanzhou, and his position was not low. It stands to reason that he would have his own official residence.  However, Shen Kuo did not live there, nor did he live in the military camp. Instead, he chose to build a mansion near the city and next to the river. It was not exquisite, let alone magnificent, but it occupied an area of ??seven or eight acres.  , the scale is still worth mentioning.  The reason is that Shen Kuo is a "scientist" who is good at "scientific research" and related inventions.  What he needs is not a mansion, but a factory and a laboratory.  Building it in the city is naturally very inconvenient. It may affect other people, and you may even be stared at strangely.  In order to avoid these situations, Shen Canjun thought about it and decided that it would be better to move outside the city. At least it would be more convenient, with less trouble and less gossip.  In this way, we can better devote ourselves to research and concentrate on those so-called "wonderful skills".  I don¡¯t know what Shen Canjun has been busy with recently. He didn¡¯t even go to see Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, when he arrived.  As for his little friend Lin Zhao crossing the border, it seems to be unheard of. ?? Han Jiang is a generous man and is not the kind of official who cares about superficial things, so he didn't care.  Lin Zhao knew that Shen Kuo was obsessed with science besides being an official. He might have invented something recently!  Of course, what Lin Zhao cared about the most was the few drawings he sent to Shen Kuo. He didn't know if there were any finished samples.  With this in mind, Lin Zhao took the initiative to visit Mr. Shen Kuo.  Arriving at the house, Lin Zhao announced his name, thinking that the concierge would need to go in and report.  Then there will be invitations.  This is the rule for all large and powerful households.  but.  Today is an exception in the Shen family.  "I'm Lin Zhao, come to pay a visit to Lord Shen!" When the concierge heard the word "Lin Zhao", his eyes suddenly lit up and he asked respectfully: "May I ask if you are Lord Lin, the Minister of War?" "That's right!" Lin Zhao was thinking  He muttered, is it possible that he is famous in the Shen family?  The concierge immediately smiled and said, "My master has given instructions. Whenever Lin Shilang comes to the door, there is no need to notify him. Just go in and meet him." "Oh?" Lin Zhao was suddenly curious. Shen Kuo treated him quite well.  !  I mean, it¡¯s better to enter this way. I thanked Scientist Shen and had a good chat.  Lin Zhao was not polite and immediately walked inside.  The dozens of accompanying guards stayed at the door, leaving the servants of the Shen family to entertain them.  The bodyguards were soldiers of the Western Army, who came to protect him temporarily and were not accompanying him personally.  Lin Zhao felt more and more that there were not many confidants around him, and it was really troublesome to do things seriously.  "The master is in the backyard, just go directly to Minister Lin." The servant of the concierge pointed out the way and returned to his post.  Lin Zhao then strode all the way over.  The houses of other people's homes are rockery ponds, flowers and trees.  Even carved beams and painted buildings.  But when we arrived at Shen Kuo's place, it seemed extremely simple and rough. There was no scenery in the courtyard, but there were piles of wood, sand, stone, metal and other materials everywhere, and various tools and utensils could be seen everywhere.  Lin Zhao took a look at the pools and iron tripods in the corner. They looked like equipment for wet copper smelting.  As early as in Hangzhou, Shen Kuo and Lin Zhao had figured out the method of wet copper smelting. Emperor Zhao Xu was overjoyed and immediately began to promote it throughout the country, especially in the south, aiming to increase copper production in the Song Dynasty.  It¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t have enough experience at the beginning and the craftsmanship was not perfect, so the effect was not as good as expected.  After Shen Kuo learned about it, he continued to work hard to study the process of wet copper smelting and increase copper production as much as possible.  Even when he became an official in Yanzhou, he did not forget these things.  The governor of Yanzhou, Tongpan, and even Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu, didn't care after learning about the situation. As long as Shen Kuo didn't delay political and military affairs, didn't make any mistakes, and did other things, it didn't matter.  After all, Mr. Shen's research was beneficial to the Song Dynasty, and even the emperor praised it, so he still tried his best to facilitate it.  Shen Kuo lived up to his expectations and returned the favor. He discovered "oil" in Yanzhou some time ago, exploited it and distributed it to various states and counties, and played an important role in the war against Xixia.  Lin Zhao walked along, observing various things, thinking that scientists are scientists.  If Shen Kuo hadn't had the spirit of research and personal exploration, how could he have written a book like "Mengxi Bi Tan"?  When I came to the back house, I saw a middle-aged man standing at the door of a wooden shed and said loudly: "Everyone, speed up, the army is about to go to Suizhou. Try to finish the work by dawn tomorrow. You guys have to work harder today!"  "The man with an upright back and a tall figure is none other than Shen Kuo. He is a talented person from the Shen family in Qiantang. Shen Kuo, who is a high-ranking official, is dressed very casually, wearing coarse linen clothes, just like a craftsman.  If Lin Zhao was familiar with him, he might not be able to recognize him at a glance.  Suizhou?  What is he doing?  Lin Zhao?With a grunt, I couldn't help but feel a little curious. Why did Mr. Shen dress up like this?  "Mr. Cunzhong!" Shen Kuo, Biaozi Cunzhong!  Now in his forties, Lin Zhao was only in his twenties, and he was probably about the same age as Shen Kuo's son. It was naturally inconvenient to call him brother.  However, if they are regarded as elders, it would be a bit troublesome to have proper etiquette when interacting with each other. Therefore, calling him "sir" respectfully, but also calling him "brother" is a disguised form of calling him "brother", which is a bit nondescript.  Shen Kuo turned around when he heard the sound and laughed when he saw Lin Zhao: "Dongyang, goodbye to Hangzhou. I haven't seen you for many years. How are you?" Even so, Shen Kuo has actually been concerned about Lin Zhao's movements.  The last time Lin Zhao was unjustly imprisoned and almost executed, Shen Kuo was extremely worried after hearing about it.  He also thought about writing a letter to defend Lin Zhao, but he was so soft-spoken and he was very close to Wang Anshi, so some things were quite difficult.  Later, Shen Kuo was relieved that Lin Zhao was safe and sound. As for the feud between Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi, Mr. Shen also subconsciously thought it was a misunderstanding. The rain had passed and the sky had cleared, so he didn't care about it.  Later, Lin Zhao returned to the northwest again, stationed in Dashun City, and sent him a sandbox to improve, and later sent him several drawings and ideas.  Shen Kuo was surprised and curious after seeing it, and immediately began to study it.  Especially recently, when I heard that Lin Zhao was going to pass through Yanzhou, I was even more excited.  It's just that he was busy with some things and had no time to go to greet him, but he knew that Lin Zhao would definitely come to the door on his own initiative, so he gave orders to his servants early.  "Thank you, Mr. Lao, for your concern. Everything is fine!" Lin Zhao originally wanted to ask about the things that the craftsmen were rushing to make in the wooden shed, but he didn't want to. Shen Kuo nodded and said: "Okay, I hope you are safe! Come, let me show you  Look at the good stuff!" Then he took him and rescued him.  It seems that Mr. Shen knew Lin Zhao¡¯s intention very well, so he got straight to the point and his method was very direct.  "Dongyang, look at it!" Lin Zhao pulled Lin Zhao to a huge room. Lin Zhao saw at a glance that there was a large table in the middle, covered with linen.  Shen Kuo stepped forward and lifted the linen cloth, and suddenly there were undulating mountains, rivers, cities, and valleys below.  Yes, it is a sand table, and it is an exceptionally well-made sand table.  Shen Kuo explained: "This is a sand table of the entire northwest terrain! Dongyang is really a wonderful idea. In the past, marching formations mainly relied on looking at maps and relying on guides. Few people used sand tables to present them. This is a good thing!" Good at geography!  , Shen Kuo, who served in the army, knew the power of this thing very well and couldn't help but admire it.  Lin Zhao had always made a very simple model, but Shen Kuo figured it out with just a few clicks and immediately made improvements.  "Sir, you are really a master, and the workmanship is really excellent!" Lin Zhao saw that the Yellow River and the Weishui River were very obvious, the Longshan Mountain was abrupt, and the signs of each city were obvious.  Throughout the northwest, the mountains and terrain are clearly visible.  Shen Kuo said: "No, it's just Han Xuanfu's strong support and sent many northwest maps. I'm following Dongyang's ideas, using wood, metal and sand to make them. Finally, according to different regions, I apply different paints, mixed in  It was made with glue, making it stronger and less likely to be damaged. Ambassador Han Xuan had already seen it and was very satisfied with it. He originally wanted to move it to Chang'an, but later he asked you to see it before transporting it away. " Lin  Zhao nodded slightly, and it was indeed right to hand this kind of thing to Shen Kuo.  "Thank you, sir. I just heard some rumors from the previous generation, and I just have some ideas. Thanks to your master, otherwise how could we have such exquisite things? It will be much more convenient to march and fight in the future." Shen Kuo said: "Han Xuanfu has already  I have given instructions to make more detailed sand tables for the various states and counties for use by the garrison generals." "Yes!" Lin Zhao suddenly felt something in his heart and said, "Sir, can you start with Xizhou and Hezhou?  Even the sand table in the Hehuang area? The more detailed the information is, the better. I will ask Wang Zhizhou to send you the specific information later! " Xihe?  Hehuang?  Shen Kuo's heart moved and he was thoughtful.  In the officialdom, there are some things that can only be understood but not explained, so I don't ask too many questions.  Since Lin Zhao's request must be useful, he immediately nodded and agreed: "Okay, no problem!" Lin Zhao smiled softly, it has been four years since Xining, and the battle of Xihe is probably coming soon. I believe Wang Shao will use it.  Worthy.  This can be regarded as a reward for Wang Shao!  Help me hide the news about rescuing Zhe Wenxin, and give you a detailed Hehuang sand table, which can be regarded as reciprocating a favor!  Lin Zhao did not expect that this was repaying Wang Shao, but why not help him?  "Thank you, sir!" Lin Zhaoxiao asked, "By the way, I just saw a lot of craftsmen busy in the wooden shed, but are they rushing to make something?" Shen Kuo showed a mysterious smile and said, "That's for  You prepared it. Let¡¯s go and see the magic weapons together!¡±?Could he have done it?  Lin Zhao's heart was suddenly shocked, and he followed with interest!  (To be continued) PS: Dear book friends: Happy New Year 2014!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 386, Divine Arm Crossbow

    During the past few months of fighting in the northwest, Lin Zhao had a deep understanding of some problems.  The Xixia army is elite, especially in field battles, and its combat effectiveness far exceeds that of the Song army.  The main reason is that the Xixia people's riding and shooting skills are higher than those of the Song army.  Riding and shooting are two parts, "riding" and "shooting". The Dangxiang people make a living as nomads and are a nation on horseback.  The Song Dynasty has been seriously lacking horses since it lost the sixteen states of Yanyun and the horse breeding land in Hexi.  There are not many cavalrymen themselves, and they are even weaker in terms of riding skills.  This is not unchangeable. Now that we are trying to find ways to purchase horses from Tubo and Sichuan and Yunnan, form cavalry, and train them, the horse control skills will inevitably be greatly improved.  In this regard, although it is difficult to completely surpass the Xixia people, it is not impossible to be on par with them.  Another important point is "shooting". In cavalry combat, long-range attacks are very important. The most important weapon is the crossbow, to be precise, the bow and the crossbow.  There is a big difference between a bow and a crossbow.  The bow is composed of elastic bow arms and flexible bow strings. When the force accumulated during the process of pulling the string and stretching the bow is released in an instant, the arrow buckled on the bow string can be shot to a distant target.  Bows and arrows were widely used as long-range weapons during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.  It mainly relies on the strength of the arm and the elasticity of the bow string to launch the arrows, and the attack distance is relatively long.  Relatively speaking, in terms of accuracy and lethality, it is much worse than the crossbow.  The crossbow is also called "nest bow" and "crossbow".  A weapon used for archery in ancient times.  It is a bow with an arm, mainly composed of a crossbow arm, a crossbow, a bowstring and a crossbow machine.  In layman's terms, bows and arrows require people to pull the bowstring.  Master the direction and aim.  The crossbow is placed directly after the arrow is seen.  Pull the trigger.  Mechanical power was used.  In ancient times, the elasticity of equipment materials was average, so human-powered bows had a longer range than crossbows.  There is a loading process for crossbows, which is more time-consuming, but the shooting speed of bows is relatively fast.  However, in terms of accuracy, it is impossible for all archers to be sharpshooters. The error in aiming itself is much larger, especially when the arms and body shake during the archery process.  It will also affect the direction and accuracy of the arrowhead.  As a result, the lethality is bound to be affected.  The arrows fired by crossbows are short and thick, with the center of mass in front of the aerodynamic center. The arrows are easy to fall when flying in the air, so they are more lethal than bows at close range. At the same time, because the crossbow is a stable shooting platform, after firing the bow  There is no need for strong arm support.  Furthermore, the three points and one line between the crossbow arrow and the crossbow machine, as well as the human eye, are the same as the guns of later generations.  It is easier to aim and therefore the crossbow has a higher hit rate.  More importantly, a perfect bow and arrow must have good talent.  And practice frequently, which requires relatively high quality of users.  But in ancient times, most of the soldiers were recruited from farmers, and they often mixed soldiers with farmers. The quality of the soldiers was also uneven, and the effect of archery was also conceivable.  Relatively speaking, crossbows are easier to use and have good lethality and accuracy, so they have become a commonly used standard weapon in the military.  During the defense battle of Dashun City, crossbows were the best weapon to suppress and prevent the Xixia army from attacking the city. However, the crossbows used by the Song army seemed to have many flaws.  After Lin Zhao experienced actual combat, he felt that some areas needed improvement.  In his previous life, he had read some military books and related film and television documentaries, so he had some impressions of this and had some ideas in his mind.  Dashun City is not a place for research and experiments, and I have to face threats from Xixia at any time, so I don't have the energy.  Therefore, Lin Zhao wrote down some of his ideas or drew drawings and sent them to Yanzhou to Shen Kuo, asking Mr. Shen to help design and improve them.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t have high hopes at first. For thousands of years in ancient times, the progress of weapons was so slow.  How easy is it to improve a weapon?  Where can something be accomplished in such a short time?  Of course, since he was passing through Yanzhou, Lin Zhao still wanted to find out. Maybe there would be some progress.  The result was unexpectedly surprising!  Shen Kuo took Lin Zhao into a room. As soon as he entered the door, Lin Zhao saw a crossbow placed on the table. Is that it?  Lin Zhao's heart moved for no reason?  There was so much anticipation in his eyes.  Shen Kuo explained: "Following Dongyang's instructions, I studied for a period of time and made this crossbow. I used mulberry wood as the crossbow, solid sandalwood as the crossbow body, hemp as the string, light and strong, and the bow was three feet and three feet long.  , the string length is two feet and five. "Three feet and three, which is one meter, the most intuitive feeling is that the size of this crossbow is much smaller.  This makes it easier to carry.  "How powerful is it?" This was the question that Lin Zhao was most concerned about. The intuitive reflection of a weapon's effectiveness is its power, and it is also the most necessary meaning of its existence.  Shen Kuo hesitated for a moment and said: "Three hundred and four.One step, half an arrow into the elm wood!  "    "What?  "Lin Zhao was shocked and extremely surprised. Three hundred and forty steps? What is this concept? In ancient times, steps were often used as a unit of measurement. One step is about one meter away. If the range of this crossbow reaches three hundred and forty steps, it will also  That's about four hundred meters. A range of four hundred meters was nothing in later generations, but in the ancient society of the cold weapon era, it was a big deal. Engels said that it was used by British infantry in the 14th and 15th centuries.  The longbow could shoot two hundred yards, which was "a very terrifying weapon" at that time. The two hundred yards could not even be converted into two hundred meters. Compared with the crossbow designed and manufactured by Shen Kuo, it was simply insignificant.  , not worth mentioning at all. How terrible is this crossbow? As for its power, it is even more amazing. Half an arrow enters elm wood, which means that half an arrow enters elm wood.  The relatively hard wood shows the penetrating power of the crossbow. If it is shot at a soldier, even if it is protected by armor, it will probably not have much effect. The lethality is very obvious. "Is that true?  "Although Lin Zhao had read a lot of information, he vaguely remembered that it seemed to be this kind of data. But when he heard Shen Kuo say it, he was still shocked and seemed a little unbelievable. "Just imagine, an arrowhead can penetrate three or four hundred meters away.  How terrible is it that armor can kill people? Who dares to approach this kind of weapon? "It's true."  You'll know once you try it.  This crossbow even surpasses the big yellow bow!  " Shen Kuo was full of confidence in this. The so-called big yellow bow originated from the flying general Li Guang of the Western Han Dynasty. It is said that the arrows used by Li Guang were called "big yellow arrows". There is often a saying that "the strong bow shoots in all directions, and the arrows are like locusts." Later.  Li Guang also used this arrow to shoot tigers. Since then, the rhubarb arrow has become famous all over the world and has been passed down for a long time. Now Shen Kuo is so confident that the crossbow arrow in his hand can surpass the rhubarb bow?  Let¡¯s wait and see! It has to be said that it makes sense for Shen Kuo to build a mansion here. There is a huge field in the backyard, which seems to be a training ground, and of course it is also an excellent place to test weapons in the distance.  The wooden planks have been erected, and the person responsible for measuring the distance is also ready. Everything is ready, and they are waiting to test the range and power of the crossbow. Shen Kuo said: "Dongyang will shoot an arrow first. Don't look at the power first, just look at it."  distance.  how?  "    "good!  "Lin Zhao loaded the crossbow arrows under the guidance of Shen Kuo and walked to the front. He pulled the machine gun in the distance. The machine gun on the crossbow machine immediately moved, and strong elasticity came into being. With a whoosh, the crossbow arrows flew out, seemingly instantly.  Then he disappeared. Lin Zhao was stunned as he watched the arrow fly towards the distance, and finally fell to the ground without measuring it. He only needed to look at it to know that the range was definitely not close. Soon, an attendant came forward.  After measuring the distance, the result was 323 steps, which is about 3670 meters. The results of subsequent tests were almost the same, all above 320 steps.  Shen Kuo did not miss the target, the range of this crossbow is really amazing! "How is it?"  Dongyang!  " Shen Kuo had a smile on his lips, obviously very satisfied with his results, and even a little proud. "Yes, yes, such a range is enough to make the world proud!  " Lin Zhao waved the crossbow in his hand and observed carefully to see if he could find out the secret. " Let's try the power again!  "Obviously, Shen Kuo was very confident and wanted to speak with facts. Then some attendants set up elm boards at different locations, and Lin Zhao fired crossbow arrows for testing. The results were very obvious. Half of the elm boards were penetrated within a hundred steps.  Arrow; within two hundred and fifty steps, the arrowhead penetrates more than an inch; beyond three hundred steps, it can also cause damage. Judging from the power of the arrowhead, it does not seem to be a problem to penetrate ordinary armor. If the distance is closer, it can cause more damage.  Fatal damage. At the same time, it also verified the problem of accuracy. It can be said that the arrows were fired. Lin Zhao was shocked by this result. He only informed Shen Kuo of some information and ideas he had seen later, but he did not expect to actually create it.  "Sir, is there anything special about this crossbow?  "Lin Zhao asked nonsense. If not, how could there be such a range and power? It is also a huge question and involves huge secrets. Shen Kuo said: "If it is an outsider, this is a secret, but this crossbow can be made  It was inspired by Dongyang and naturally told the truth.  The focus is on the crossbow arm. A small bracket is installed here to increase the strength and flexibility of the crossbow arm.  The crossbow arrows are fired faster, and the range and power are greater!  " Lin Zhao then lowered his head and saw that there was indeed a small machine. He had already seen it just now, but he was not sure. The machine looked very simple, but it was extremely troublesome to make and it played a more important role.It is immeasurable.  "By the way, does this crossbow have a name?" Lin Zhao took the crossbow in his hand and played with it, observing it. It can be said that he couldn't put it down, and curiously asked about its name.  Shen Kuo shook his head and said: "The idea was yours. I once wanted to name it Dongyang Crossbow, but I was just afraid that there would be something wrong. I think it's better for you to make the decision!" Dongyang Crossbow?  I don't have any objection to naming Lin Zhao after my cousin, but what if rumors spread and it gradually evolves into an "Oriental Crossbow"?  In order to avoid this unnecessary embarrassment, it is better to name it differently from the beginning.  "How about calling it the Divine Arm Crossbow? The small mechanism makes the crossbow arm extraordinary, like a divine aid, the Divine Arm Crossbow? What do you think, sir?" Lin Zhao thought for a moment and gave an answer.  God¡¯s arm crossbow, that¡¯s right!  It is the divine arm crossbow that appeared in the Shenzong period of the Northern Song Dynasty!  This crossbow has many advantages, such as long range.  The "God's Arm Crossbow" requires more force to open the string than a bow, so it has a longer range than a bow; in addition, it can aim at the target and has a high hit rate.  The "God's Arm Crossbow" is actually a strengthened bow and arrow. It can aim at the target and wait until needed before firing. It is helpful to seize the shooting opportunity and has a higher hit rate than the bow.  It can even fire several or even dozens of arrows at the same time. It has strong combat power and is more practical than a bow.  The key to the magic of the Divine Arm Crossbow is its mechanical parts. Its production method and its secrets are still recorded in the "Yongle Dadian".  It is a pity that the "Yongle Dadian" itself was destroyed in the war, so the divine arm crossbow was completely lost.  Although Ji Xiaolan recorded it in "Notes of Yuewei Thatched Cottage", it was only a fragment, an incomplete part.  Lin Zhao had seen it in a film and television documentary in his previous life, so he had some ideas and then informed Shen Kuo.  Unexpectedly, Shen Kuo was so powerful that he actually solved this problem and completed the production of the God Arm Crossbow.  This magical weapon will have an important impact on the Song Army's operations, and to some extent it will also have an impact or even change on history.  Lin Zhao fluttered his butterfly wings again, adding some variables to this era "Sir, you are really amazing!" Lin Zhao now admired Shen Kuo a lot.  Shen Kuo shook his head and said: "If it weren't for your idea, how could it be designed? By the way, thanks to Li Ding, Ji Kuo's problem was solved by him! Now he is rushing to work, in time for you to leave tomorrow  , I can make a few divine arm crossbows. You can take them to Suizhou and they may be of use!" "Thank you!" Only then did Lin Zhao realize that Shen Kuo was rushing to make them, and it turned out that he was doing it to help himself.  Shen Kuo shook his head and said: "It's just a small matter, but the Divine Arm Crossbow is too bulky and suitable for infantry to carry Of course, it is best to drive it by car One thing Dongyang must pay attention to is that if the enemy is defeated on the battlefield, the Divine Arm Crossbow cannot be carried.  It must be burned before leaving. This thing is magical and cannot be obtained by Xixia and Liao for the time being!" "I can save it!" Lin Zhao knew in his heart that this is a first-class technology and military secret!  It's a good thing indeed, but it requires a frame, which is inevitably a bit troublesome. Maybe it's easier to use in offensive and defensive battles Offensive and defensive battles chariots crossbows Lin Zhao suddenly seemed to think of something. He was silent for a moment and said in a deep voice: "  Sir, if you have nothing to do, please study the bed crossbow again. For example, apply the divine arm crossbow to the bed crossbow? Or improve the bed crossbow's crossbow One bow won't work, but two or three  I wonder what you think, sir?" (To be continued)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 387: The Male Favorite and the Female Protagonist

    Lin Zhao was very moved. Shen Kuo was interested. He knew that if he went to Suizhou for peace talks, he might encounter unexpected troubles, so he made a special effort to make the divine arm crossbow to prepare himself for emergencies.  Lin Zhao keeps this affection in mind.  Shen Kuo worked quickly and slowly and produced twenty divine arm crossbows. They were not many in number, but their power was absolutely unparalleled.  I don't know what the situation is going to be like when I go to Suizhou. It might be helpful to have such an artifact in hand. It's always beneficial.  Before leaving, Lin Zhao remembered another magical weapon, which was the bed crossbow. To be precise, it was the three-bow bed crossbow from the Song Dynasty.  I have seen the information in my previous life. Although I don¡¯t know the specific manufacturing method, Lin Zhao believes that Shen Kuo will always have a way as long as he is prompted.  There is also a craftsman named Li Ding who is even more ingenious. Such an important task is entrusted to them. The results are exciting to watch.  The Northern Song Dynasty was still an era of cold weapons. Although gunpowder had been discovered in the late Tang Dynasty, it was not used in the military field until the Southern Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao, who was born in the police academy, naturally knows the formula of gunpowder, and he can probably figure it out with a few more tests, but Lin Zhao has no intention of doing so.  During these days in the northwest, he saw the cruelty of war, and countless people were killed and injured.  If we enter the gunpowder age prematurely, the destructive power and lethality of war will be more terrifying, and the casualties will be more tragic.  Lin Zhao didn't want this, so why should his selfish thoughts lead to the ruin of all living beings?  Furthermore, the development of science and technology is a slow process. When it is planned slowly, why do we have to encourage it?  It¡¯s okay to promote something that already exists in the entire era, or to create inventions that facilitate people¡¯s livelihood.  Such as wet smelting of copper, such as inspiring the production of Shen Kuo's flying bird painting.  It is worth mentioning that.  Shen Kuo has already begun to make a map of the country, which will be presented to the emperor in the future. It is probably the legendary "Guardian Map", but it will take a long, long time to complete But in the military field, it involves murderous weapons.  You must be cautious, Lin Zhao is a kind person.  All that can be done is to improve and make suggestions based on the original foundation of this era.  For example, the divine arm crossbow and the three-bow bed crossbow are from the Song Dynasty. They are just using history to influence history and are not ahead of their time.  In fact, having these things is enough. As long as Shen Kuo can complete it and eventually popularize these weapons into the army and become standard weapons, the combat effectiveness of the Song Army can also be improved a lot.  As for gunpowder.  Let¡¯s wait until a hundred years later!  For Lin Zhao and the people of the Song Dynasty, the loss may be that they can't see the bright fireworks, that's all.  It is destined to be a short stay in Yanzhou. After passing through Qingjian City, we will go to Suizhou to start the wary peace talks.  Then before leaving Yanzhou.  One thing must be taken care of.  That is Li Donglin.  And what to do with that mysterious caravan?  Put them in Yanzhou?  Maybe the local officials will treat them as spies.  Lin Zhao didn't want to wrong a good person, so he wanted to take responsibility to the end.  But it seems inappropriate to just let it go. If it slips through the net, it will be troublesome.  At the same time, Lin Zhao vaguely felt that Li Donglin and his caravan seemed to be of some use, but how and where they could be used, he couldn't tell.  Subsequent news confirmed this.  The scouts of the Western Army detected a message that a big shot from Xixia would come to Suizhou.  A big shot?  How big a person?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but murmur in his heart, their Prime Minister has been captured, is it possible that this person is more noble than Liang Yimi?  It seems that in the entire Xixia, there are only two people who meet this condition, undoubtedly the Empress Dowager Liang and the country's leader Li Bingchang.  Are you kidding me?  Will the little king of Xixia and his mother come to Suizhou to take risks?  Lin Zhao shook his head gently.  Immediately he thought that what Suizhou was going to do was the peace talks between the Song and Xia countries.  Xixia must have also sent more important people here. They are probably the so-called big shots, but they are just being made out of a molehill!  So a bold guess came to mind, could it be that Li Donglin¡¯s cargo owner came to Suizhou?  Are you here to participate in peace talks?  This is consistent with the change of the exchange location from Xingqing Prefecture to Suizhou.  If so, Lin Zhao thought, maybe some factors can be used "Brother Chang Zuo, I have an idea!" Lin Zhao found Liu Changzuo in time and discussed relevant matters with him.  "What's the matter?" Lin Zhao hesitated and said, "Perhaps Li Donglin really went to Suizhou to deliver goods. Maybe his customer is a Xixia man participating in the peace talks?" "Oh?" After hearing this, Liu Changzuo was moved in his heart and immediately  Come to understand, thoughtful.  Then he looked at Lin Zhao doubtfully and asked, "Do you have any ideas in Dongyang?" "Yes, although the peace talks are between Suizhou and our border with the Song Dynasty, we still have to be aware of the situation in Suizhou.  You have to understand, otherwise when the time comes" Lin Zhao's current intention is very obvious, know yourself and know yourself.? Only then can we fight a hundred battles without danger.  It would be best if we could understand the situation in Suizhou and be prepared for the Xixia people.  Liu Changzuo pondered for a long time and said, "What does Dongyang mean?" "Send someone to take Li Donglin to Suizhou!" Lin Zhao expressed his thoughts.  As for whether it is right or not, and how effective it can be, to be honest, Lin Zhao can't tell.  He just felt that it was necessary, and maybe there would be unexpected gains. It was completely a premonition!  Liu Changzuo hesitated for a moment, obviously planning the matter, and asked after a moment: "Who is Dongyang going to send?" In fact, Lin Zhao originally planned to let Liu Changzuo go, and there was a lack of manpower along the way, especially this time.  For such a big event, there must be a proper person to preside over it.  But judging from the current situation, Liu Changzuo may not be willing. After all, this move feels like a headless fly, and Xixia is dangerous, and there may be no return.  In addition, Lin Zhao also thought of something for a moment.  There is nothing special about this trip to the peace talks, they are just step-by-step.  What he cared about was how to rescue Zhe Wenxin, which was why he asked Li Donglin to go there.  If you let Liu Changzuo go, don't you have to tell him the secret?  Is he reliable?  Although there is a friendship of fighting side by side with Dashun City, they are not our own people after all, and the friendship has not yet reached that deep level.  There are a few people who can keep their promises to Wang Shao.  What about being tight-lipped?  It's not that Lin Zhao doesn't believe Liu Changzuo.  It's just that the matter is so important that there is no room for error, so Lin Zhao has some doubts in his heart, and this candidate can only be considered separately.  "Let Achang go, he is not a lieutenant in the army. He will not attract attention when he goes to Suizhou!" Lin Zhao thought about it and could only let Achang from Fuzhou go, so that at least the secret could be kept.  Achang is a close servant of the Zhe family, so it is easier to move in private, and there is no problem with his ability to do these things.  Liu Changzuo nodded slightly, with a slightly apologetic look on his face.  To be honest, he really didn't want to go to Suizhou. He could just serve as a guard general and there was no need to take risks.  He could somewhat sense Lin Zhao's intention, but he felt that it was not necessary.  So I can only say sorry for some things!  Of course, today is equivalent to owing Lin Zhao a favor, which will always be repaid in the future!  Lin Zhao then ordered Achang to secretly go to Suizhou to inquire about the news and see if he could gain anything.  Achang is Zhewenxin's confidant.  He was very attentive to rescuing the seventh girl.  He immediately took the order and set off secretly to Suizhou.  Lin Zhao looked at Achang's leaving figure and shook his head helplessly: "Well, now that Achang is gone, there will be more available people around me. What should I do?" Think about it, the next destination is Qingjian.  City, Lin Zhao suddenly felt something in his heart. He didn't know if Zhongshi Dao was idle?  How about letting him be your follower for a few days?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Li Donglin was taken away like this, and as for his followers, they were thrown away  In Yanzhou, Lin Zhao specifically asked Shen Kuo to help take care of it.  As for the owner of the caravan.  Li Donglin was very happy. Going to Suizhou was his original plan.  Only by going there, I might be able to help the young master.  Only there can I have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds and gain the trust and favor of the young master As for these jades and jewelry, as well as the big shot of Xixia, maybe they will be useful.  I just wonder if there is any follow-up more detailed information?  Maybe there is progress on the sect leader's side, but how should the news be delivered to him?  The young master really looked too closely.  It seems that we can only wait until Suizhou to find another solution. Li Donglin is now considered a prisoner, and some things can only be taken one step at a time.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Sect Master, Xingqing Mansion has just received news that there are Linghu guards going to Sui  State!" Jiang Leiting hurried over and reported a very important news to the Iron Mask Sect Master.  The Spirit Fox Guards are the Xixia Palace Guards. Because their members are all known for their martial arts masters and quick movements, just like spirit foxes, they got the title of Spirit Fox Guards.  When the Iron-faced Sect Leader heard Jiang Leiting's report, he couldn't help but wonder: "Linghu Guards? Who is going to Suizhou?" Now, as long as there is news about Suizhou, they will pay more attention to it, and they will always consider whether it will affect the young master.  Lin Zhao's actions in Suizhou.  When the Spirit Fox Guards are dispatched, they must be protecting extremely important people. Who could they be?  "The news from Xingqing Mansion said that it might be Gong Mengyou!" Gong Mengyou is the leader of the Xixia Guards and the Linghu Guards.  In addition, he also has another very special identity. He is the guest of Empress Dowager Liang.  Think about it, Empress Dowager Liang was a widow in her youth. How could she endure the loneliness of staying alone in an empty house?  The northwest has open folk customs, and she holds the power of Xixia, so what's the difficulty in choosing a few male favorites?  Even last time, Li Fugui wronged her and chose the big one.Lin Zhao, a man from the Song Dynasty, was a guest at the scene and caused quite a stir. It was not unfounded.  This situation is actually because Empress Dowager Liang has a criminal record, but she still has to take her face into consideration, especially since her son Li Bingchang is still young. Empress Dowager Liang must be restrained, and it is difficult to be fair in some matters.  Because he was a bodyguard, he could often go in and out of the palace, and his appearance must have been attractive, so he was the first to get the moon near the water tower and became the guest of Empress Dowager Liang.  The identity of the guard also became an excellent cover, avoiding some embarrassment.  But it's impossible to keep this kind of thing airtight. Everyone in Xixia knows about it, it's just tacitly understood!  As a result, the status and role of Meng Meng in Xixia has undergone subtle changes!  His status and influence are somewhat similar to those of the brothers Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi during the Wu and Zhou Dynasties.  Especially after the Empress Dowager Liang entrusted her younger brother Liang Yimi with important responsibilities, Liang Yimi also tried to win over Gong Mengyou, forming an interest group.  This makes the power in Gong Mengyou's hands even heavier, and he can be regarded as the number one figure in Xixia.  Especially when Liang Yimi was captured, Meng Mengyu was Empress Dowager Liang's most trusted right-hand man. What is the situation now that he is going to Suizhou?  The leader of the Iron-faced Sect thought for a moment and asked doubtfully: "Did Empress Dowager Liang ask him to come to the peace talks?" Jiang Leiting shook his head and said: "But I heard that the Xixia peace talks were with an official named Tuoba Shi!" The Xixia leader was originally Tuoba Shi.  The surname Ba and Li were given by the royal family of the Tang Dynasty.  Of course, in recent years, Xixia people have clamored to restore Fanli, so many people have restored the surname Tuoba.  It can be seen from this that this Tuoba Shi can be regarded as a member of the Xixia clan.  "Is it possible that the Empress Dowager Liang is worried about Tuoba Stone?" Jiang Leiting speculated.  "It's not unreasonable!" said the Iron-faced Sect Master: "After all, Liang Yimi is her biological brother, so it is reasonable for Empress Dowager Liang to be worried. Mengmengyi is her confidant, and she has always been on good terms with Liang Yimi, so  It is more secure for him to sit behind the scenes, and it is possible. " "So, Liang Yimi is more valuable?" Jiang Leiting smiled and said, "It's just that Xi Sui was tricked.  "Would it have an impact on the young master's actions?" "This" the iron-faced sect leader said solemnly: "It's possible, the situation in Suizhou will definitely be more complicated You really need to be careful here.  , After all, he has spirit fox guards in his hands" "What should I do? Remind the young master to be careful?" The Iron Mask leader shook his head and said: "It's just a reminder to the Western Army, and they will tell the young master  Do you think those jewelers that Donglin intercepted a few days ago may be their employers?" Jiang Leiting suddenly had an idea and wondered: "It seems possible! Those jade articles and gems are of extraordinary quality.  It is very likely that Gong Meng blackmailed Empress Dowager Liang, and now he has come to Suizhou, so" "Since this is possible, we will find a way to inform Donglin. I believe he knows what to do. A good opportunity must not be wasted!  " "Yes!" Jiang Tingting agreed, but couldn't help scratching his head and complaining. The young master was watching so closely, how should he be summoned?  "Also, let all our men and horses in Suizhou mobilize and fully cooperate with Young Master and Dong Lin!" The Iron-faced Sect Master gave another instruction.  Jiang Leiting took the order, but the Iron-faced Sect Leader still had a slightly confused look in his eyes.  Is it really just nonsense?  Could it be A bold idea suddenly came to mind.  ??The male favorite appears, can the female protagonist be far behind?

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 388: Face-to-face Hatred

    Dingnan Wuzhou was the land of Longxing in Xixia, but after moving the capital to Xingqing Mansion, it became a borderland.  However, because it was the frontline of the war against the Song Dynasty, its importance was self-evident, so the upper echelons of Xixia had always paid more attention to it, and specially built accessible roads to strengthen control and influence.  At this time, a group of people was marching on the road from Xingqing Mansion to Suizhou.  This is a Xixia army. It is not small in scale. The total number of people before and after may be more than 5,000. They are all wearing bright clothes and angry horses and are well-equipped.  This army is quite powerful and has an extraordinary bearing. You can tell at a glance that they are the elite of Xixia.  In the middle of the team is another group of people with slightly different costumes. There are about three hundred people. They are probably masters of martial arts.  Whether it is their body shape, eyes or demeanor, they are all unique. It is obvious that these people are extraordinary and their strength cannot be underestimated.  They are the Xixia palace guards known as spirit foxes.  In the middle of the Spirit Fox Guards is a luxurious carriage, and the owner of the carriage is their leader Mengmeng.  Logically speaking, a guard commander should not be treated like this, but who allowed him to be the guest of Empress Dowager Liang?  It can even be said that he is the false father of the current leader of the Xixia Kingdom, and his identity is extraordinary.  The Queen Mother¡¯s indiscretion and keeping of male pets is an open secret in Xixia, and everyone knows it tacitly.  As long as nothing particularly outrageous happens, I won't say much.  Therefore, Meng Meng is now more and more powerful, and his status and status are extraordinary.  Even if some people can't stand it, so what?  The Queen Mother doted on him, the Prime Minister made good friends with him, and his status was temporarily unshakable.  Of course.  Anyone with experience knows this.  Israel serves people.  The end result is the same.  Especially when a man makes a face, it is even more looked down upon But the man in the car did not take it seriously. This man was probably in his thirties, and he was in his prime.  As for appearance, it can only be said that he is quite masculine. As for handsomeness, there seems to be some gap, especially Xixia's hair accessories and clothing, which look more rough and crazy.  Therefore, the perception may be relatively ordinary.  The reason why he was lucky enough to enter the eyes of the Empress Dowager Liang and become a guest in the palace was probably because he had a good figure.  Empress Dowager Liang was originally the innocent daughter-in-law, but she was favored by Li Liangzuo and made two powerful men fascinated by her.  In addition to her beauty, her skills in bed are certainly not bad either.  Later, when she became the empress, Emperor Li Liangzuo's health became worse and worse, and finally died young, unable to satisfy the Liang family at all.  Now she is less than thirty years old, which is when her sex is strong.  Naturally, he needs to be served by such a powerful man as Mengmeng.  Although there are many people who meet the requirements, Meng Meng and You happen to be guards.  The moon is first in the tower near the water, so it is easier to enter the palace to serve without attracting attention, so this is the lucky thing.  Of course, it is not ruled out that Mengmeng is very good at making women happy and has some special methods to make them happy.  At this moment, Mengmengyu was sitting in the rickety carriage, sorting out her clothes.  After a moment, a woman crawled out from behind him. Her clothes were a little messy, and a trace of snow-white skin was looming on her chest.  The bun is fluffy, the delicate eyebrows are like a clear water, and the love is endless. She looks like a delicate peach, which makes people unable to help themselves.  Obviously, the two of them had just finished their "battle", and the location was in the carriage.  Could it be that the Empress Dowager Liang¡¯s face is dirty?  It's totally possible.  After all, if you have been serving a woman for a long time, you will feel bored, and you won't be able to let go. It's completely natural to want to try something new from time to time. It's not surprising for men to be lustful.  When he was in Xingqing Mansion, he was afraid of the Empress Dowager Liang, so he definitely wouldn't dare. But today, Empress Dowager Gao is far away, so it's not surprising that she steals incense and jade.  "Queen Mother, the experience on the road and in the car are completely different, right?" Meng Meng made a false statement and revealed the identity of this woman, who turned out to be the majestic Empress Dowager Liang of Western Xia.  Song Xia¡¯s peace talks in Suizhou included the return of Liang Yimi.  That was her biological brother. If only ordinary people were to come, Empress Dowager Liang would be a little worried.  Although Tuoba Shi is a relatively loyal, mature and prudent minister, he is still a little worried!  Ever since, Empress Dowager Liang had an idea and asked Meng Meng to come over.  Sitting behind the scenes, as the mastermind behind the scenes, he influenced the peace talks and tried to find a way to rescue Liang Yimi.  Externally, Empress Dowager Liang indeed said so.  But before leaving, Queen Mother Liang suddenly changed her mind and wanted to come herself.  Maybe only when you come by yourself can you feel completely at ease!  Furthermore, do you really think that the peace talks are an armistice?  If Liang Yimi hadn't been captured, why would Xixia be so cowardly?  As long as the people are replaced, there will still be opportunities so Empress Dowager Liang wants to rush to Suizhou in person to take charge of the overall situation.  Of course, there is another very important reason.  She wanted to meet Lin Zhao, the young talent of the Song Dynasty who had made his younger brother suffer many times and had an affair with her.  With this in mind, she came to Suizhou.  Although he really wanted to come here secretly, he really couldn't hide it from the eyes and ears of the world.  Therefore, the external story is that Mengmeng came to Suizhou in error, and the Queen Mother favored him and sent Linghu guards and five thousand elites to protect him.  In fact, Empress Dowager Liang also came together secretly, and only a few trusted Linghu guards knew the inside story.  The Queen Mother and her male favorite were traveling in the same car. The journey was lonely and boring, and the only entertainment was "car shock".  Empress Dowager Liang specially gave her imperial chariot to Mengmengnu. The interior of the chariot was beautifully decorated and very large, far larger than the bed. Her movements were completely uncontrollable.  Moreover, it is more interesting in the wild, especially when the car is bumpy, and combined with their natural movements, the duet-like feeling is quite comfortable.  It's a completely different experience, really exciting.  Queen Mother Liang was very happy. It was rare to have such happiness. However, after being happy, there was always a hint of worry in her eyes.     how?  Didn't you serve the Queen Mother well?  Not seeing Empress Dowager Liang's satisfied smile, Mengmeng's heart suddenly thumped. She felt that she had worked very hard just now, wasn't it enough?  Is it possible that this woman is becoming more and more demanding?  "Queen Mother? But I didn't take good care of you?" All the status and power of Mengmengyi lie between the bed and the woman who was just beneath her. She is as groundless as duckweed.  If Empress Dowager Liang becomes dissatisfied or bored, she will lose everything in an instant For this reason, Meng Mengyou keeps taking supplements to keep her body strong and vigorous, and at the same time, she works tirelessly to learn various tricks in order to keep Empress Dowager Liang fresh.  , not tired.  But even so, Queen Mother Liang still seemed unhappy. What should we do?  Mengmeng was really worried.  Empress Dowager Liang shook her head gently: "No, it's very good. It's just that we are approaching Suizhou and I feel a little uneasy!" Her younger brother Liang Yi was still a prisoner in the hands of the Song Dynasty, and his status was in jeopardy because of this?  The future is unpredictable. Under such circumstances, how much interest can Queen Mother Liang have?  Maybe in the beginning, the novelty and excitement could really make him forget his worries, but as the team got closer to Suizhou, she had to wake up and face reality.  After hearing this, Mengmeng was relieved. As long as it was not her fault, she immediately said with relief: "It doesn't matter, the Queen Mother is personally in Suizhou, and the peace talks will definitely have a good result. It's just a matter of time when the Prime Minister returns.  When the time comes, we will settle the score with the people of the Song Dynasty and regain our face" "That said, it is not that easy. I am afraid that this matter in Suizhou will be a bit troublesome." Empress Dowager Liang sighed softly, seeming to think that.  The outlook is very bleak.  Mengmeng asked, "Isn't there that girl from the Song Dynasty?" "Humph? How much of a threat can a woman have?" Empress Dowager Liang shook her head gently: "How many men really take women seriously? Besides, you  Do you think Lin Zhao is that easy to threaten? The fact that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty allowed him to preside over the negotiations shows that this person is extraordinary. Don¡¯t forget, Liang Yimi has been defeated by him many times. This opponent is not easy!  When Lin Zhao was mentioned, Empress Dowager Liang's eyes became a little hotter.  In her own mind, this was a curiosity.  She really wanted to see what this Song Dynasty man could do when he fell to the ground?  But in Gong Mengxiao¡¯s eyes, there was a completely different mood, one of dissatisfaction, and even a little bit of hatred and jealousy.  Empress Dowager Liang was suddenly so interested in another man?  Naturally he would be a little nervous.  Although he is a general of an enemy country and has nothing to do with the Queen Mother, Gong Mengyou cares about her very much.  Don't forget, there were rumors at the beginning that the Song Dynasty man named Lin Zhao might become the guest of Empress Dowager Liang.  During that period, Mengmeng was often teased by people, saying that he was a macho and powerful man, but he was not as good as a pretty boy from the Song Dynasty.  Although it was just a rumor, some inappropriate jokes made Gong Mengxiao feel dissatisfied.  So all the anger turned into hatred towards Lin Zhao, the protagonist of the rumor!  It would be okay if this matter just passed away, but Lin Zhao's name lingered and often appeared in the Xixia Palace.  As a result, Queen Mother Liang became more and more curious and began to pay attention to him.  He even traveled thousands of miles and ventured to Suizhou just to meet Lin Zhao.  Of course, Empress Dowager Liang might just be out of curiosity But this made Mengmeng jealous. In Empress Dowager Liang's eyes, another man had replaced her. What a terrible thing!  Maybe I¡¯m making a fuss out of a molehill!  However, as Empress Dowager Liang mentioned Lin Zhao's name more frequently every day, Meng Mengyu could no longer remain calm, and her psychology became somewhat distorted.  Thinking of the envoy from the Song Dynasty who was about to go to Suizhou for negotiations, Mengmengyi gritted his teeth. Now he hated Lin Zhao so much that he was as angry as Liang Yimi under Dashun City It's funny to say, Su Su  They have never met, but they are full of hatred.  face head?Hate is really inexplicable and elusive (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 389: Qingjian City

    Inadvertently, Gong Mengyao inexplicably held a grudge against Lin Zhao.  ¡°Perhaps it is a kind of jealousy. He is too afraid of losing the favor of Empress Dowager Liang, so anyone who has the slightest threat will have a strong reaction.  Especially when Empress Dowager Liang was having a good time with her, she was also talking about this person. It was really a great insult and made Gong Mengyou even more unhappy.  It was precisely because of this that he began to pay careful attention to everything about Lin Zhao.  It is said that the beautiful Song Dynasty girl in the team is his wife. Mengmeng Tiao once had very perverted thoughts. If he conquered his woman, would it be regarded as revenge?  But Empress Dowager Liang had strict orders, and Zhe Wenxin, a female prisoner from the Song Dynasty, was guarding the forest and no one was allowed to get involved.  Meng Mengxiao had no choice but to give up, but the hatred in her heart did not dissipate because of this, but became more intense.     snort!  I heard that he came to Suizhou to negotiate on behalf of the Song Dynasty?  This is a great opportunity!  Meng Mengyou couldn't help but feel a little anxious in her heart. It would be best if she could find a chance to retaliate against him.  "Don't worry, Queen Mother, he's just a brat. The Prime Minister was just careless for a moment. Let's be more cautious today, so we won't be afraid of him!" Meng Mengyu advised her in time. While she felt relieved for Queen Mother Liang, the anger in her heart also continued to rise.  , thinking about revenge more and more.  Empress Dowager Liang didn¡¯t know and couldn¡¯t understand.  Why did the two most important men around him inexplicably get into trouble with Lin Zhao?  Fortunately, he didn't know, otherwise he would be more curious about Lin Zhao, and Mengmeng would be even more jealous, and fall into a strange circle "Maybe, don't let your guard down! Let Tuoba Shi talk to the Song Dynasty properly  "Stay here, help me stay behind. After all, I can't show up easily," Queen Mother Liang ordered.  She said with great interest: "I would like to see what you are capable of? What kind of person are you?" Empress Dowager Liang's beautiful eyes flashed with luster, she was extremely curious and looking forward to it.  Lin Zhao and Meng Mengni felt even more uncomfortable when they saw this scene!  Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager Liang asked again: "Is there any news about Lin Zhao? Where is he now?" "Back to the Empress Dowager, I heard that he was in Yanzhou a few days ago. Now I am afraid that he will be in Qingjian City. Soon  We will arrive in Suizhou!" This was not because he was doing his duty, but because he had a grudge against Lin Zhao and sent people to pay attention to his every move.  "Really?" Empress Dowager Liang sneered and said leisurely: "So, we will be able to see him soon?" Meng Mengyu felt more and more sad in her heart, and her hatred for Lin Zhao became stronger and stronger.  Of course, what he was most worried about was the thoughts of Queen Mother Liang.  How to win the favor of Empress Dowager Liang is always the top priority for him.  In addition to between the beds, there is alsothe love of beauty is a common problem among women.  Jade and gemstones are their favorite!  It¡¯s almost time to go to Suizhou to buy jewelry. I¡¯m sure the Queen Mother will like it.  To come to Suizhou.  Many things have become extremely troublesome, alas!  Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, I owe everything to you, and I will always ask you to repay it twice as much in the future!  ¡°Meng Mengxiao didn¡¯t know that his jewelry was indeed on the way to Suizhou, but the delivery person had changed. It was Lin Zhao who he hated deeply, and he was sent here. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? He was also completely unaware that someone in Suizhou was already thinking about him. At this moment, he was on his way to Qingjian City with all his strength.  Qingjian City is also the Qingjian County in northern Shaanxi in later generations.  It is an important place in the northwest, located to the north of Yanzhou. To the northwest is Suizhou, and to the northeast along the Yellow River are Linzhou and Fuzhou.  It can be said that it is a strategic location in the northwest and an important military town.  During the Northern Song Dynasty, Qingjian City belonged to the Shaanxi Road and was garrisoned by the Yongxing Army.  During the Zhidao period of the Northern Song Dynasty, it was occupied by Xixia and the county was abolished.  In the first year of Kangding, Zhong Shiheng sent troops to defeat Xixia and regain the lost territory.  In the first year of Qingli, Song Renzong gave up his offensive strategy against Xia and instead adopted Fan Zhong'an's defensive strategy.  Fan Zhong'an implemented corresponding measures such as repairing border towns, refining soldiers, and recruiting subordinates.  To build a border city was to build a fort and establish a military stronghold at the frontier between Song and Xia.  Fan Zhong'an's subordinate Zhong Shiheng suggested building a city on the old fortress of Kuanzhou, two hundred miles northeast of Yanzhou.  This place is located at a strategic location, with Yanzhou as a barrier to the right, food from Shanxi to the left, and access to Tuyin and Xiazhou from the north.  Fan Zhong'an adopted this opinion and sent Zhong Shiheng to lead his troops to repair. When Xia soldiers came to fight, Zhong Shiheng made repairs while fighting.  There was a lack of water in the city, so he paid heavily to dig a well, and finally a clear spring emerged from 150 feet underground, so he named it Qingjian City and then placed it under the Yanyan Road.  The city has been continuously expanded and reinforced, and has reached a considerable scale. It has become an indispensable part of the northwest defense line.An indispensable military fortress.  What¡¯s more important is that the famous Zhong family army in the northwest is stationed here and has repeatedly made military exploits in the war against Xixia. The Zhong family in Qingjian City is even more famous throughout the world and will be famous for generations to come.  (Historically, it was not until the seventh year of Yuanfeng (1084) that the place name of Qingjian City was officially determined. This is in advance) Now, Zhong Shiheng has passed away, but his sons have inherited their father's business and have not embarrassed him.  .  Zhong E, Zhong Yong and others are all well-known heroes in the Western Army. The Zhong Family Army has also become a golden sign and is well-known in the northwest.  This time, Lin Zhao went to Suizhou for peace talks.  Although everyone hopes or believes that the peace talks can succeed, an armistice is only a matter of time.  But as long as Xixia has not withdrawn its troops, vigilance and preparedness are necessary.  Especially this area of ??Suizhou is undoubtedly the focus of attention and cannot be ignored.  Therefore, Han Jiang specifically ordered Zhong Er to cooperate, on the one hand to guard against sneak attacks by the Xixia army, and at the same time to be ready to respond to Lin Zhao who was negotiating in Suizhou.  No one knows whether something bad will happen in Suizhou then?  It is always a good idea to sail with caution, and to be prepared in advance.  Although Han Jiang had already said hello, Lin Zhao still had to communicate in person. After all, it happened to be on his way. Having a good relationship with the Zhong family would only benefit his future development.  Going all the way from Yanzhou, the distance to Qingjian City is not very far.  On the way, we passed a huge river with a lot of water. The river surface and runoff looked quite powerful, which was completely different from the ordinary rivers and streams in the northwest.  Lin Zhao asked out of curiosity: "What kind of river is this? There is so much water!" "Shilang Lin, this is the Wuding River!" The accompanying guide gave an answer!  ??Wudinghe?  Is this the Wuding River?  In an instant, Lin Zhao remembered the phrase "The poor bones by the Wuding River are like those in a spring boudoir's dream"!  How cruel the war is is vividly reflected in the poem. Wuding River became the representative of the poem "Longxi Journey" and became the final destination of many expeditionary soldiers.  Thinking of this, Lin Zhao felt that the pressure on this trip was much greater.  This trip will save Oribumi Xin, and at the same time, it will promote an armistice and allow the war-torn people in the northwest to recuperate.  As for how many years you can live in peace?  Lin Zhao couldn't tell.  If he has the ability, Lin Zhao hopes that this time will last forever But I don't know if the Xixia people will give him face?  However, regardless of whether the trip went smoothly or not, Lin Zhao firmly believed that he would never lose Hu Chen with three thousand Diao Jin.  When will it be possible to rewrite the history of Wuding River?  Lin Zhao continued on his way with a complicated mood.  When we were still twenty miles away from Qingjian City, we saw someone waiting on the roadside, who seemed to be coming to greet us.  Take a closer look, who is it if it¡¯s not a cultivator?  There is also a young man beside him, who also looks extraordinary.  After some introduction, I found out that it was his younger brother Zhong Shizhong. ?????????????????????? These will be the most influential figures in the northwest in the future, and they are also the two most outstanding juniors of the Zhong family at present. They came together to greet them.  From this, it can be seen that the Zhong family still treats me with great courtesy!  "Welcome Shilang Lin to Qingjian City!" Master Zhong laughed. It was a good atmosphere to meet old friends.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Xian Kunzhong came out to greet me. I am so flattered that I can't bear it!" Zhong Shizhong had never dealt with Lin Zhao, but he looked very familiar with him. He smiled and said: "Where? I am the Minister Lin."  Zhong family benefactor, if it weren¡¯t for you, how could the fourth uncle come back safely? It¡¯s all as it should be!¡± When Zhong Yong was wrongly imprisoned by Li Fugui, Lin Zhao went to Qingzhou to investigate and solve the problem, but he was also framed.  Later, after Lin Zhao's case was found out, Zhong Yong was released from prison. Not only was his official position restored, he was also compensated.  The most important thing is that Li Fugui's frame-up was not established, and the reputation of the Zhong family was preserved and not affected.  Although Lin Zhao was not directly rescued, he was released from prison because of Lin Zhao What's more, Lin Zhao was framed because of their family.  Therefore, everyone in the Zhong family always remembers this kindness and wants to repay the kindness.  It's just that Lin Zhao always feels that he has done nothing and feels a little undeserved.  "Brother Xiaozhong is so polite, Lin Zhao is really embarrassed!" Lin Zhao gave the master Zhongan a unique title, and smiled inwardly, let him do an internship as a manager in the future first!  "Don't be polite in Dongyang. It's not easy for you to come to Qingjian City. Follow me into the city quickly. I'll be your host and help you wash away the dust, so you can show your friendship as a landlord!" Zhong Shidao and Lin Zhao were really familiar with each other, especially after they passed by  That bloody battle side by side in Dashun City.  Not to mention, if Lin Zhao hadn't reminded him to take the first step that time, Master Zhong would have died under Li Fugui's sword.  Lin Zhao was very benevolent to the Zhong family, which makes sense here.  Coupled with the rescue at the Bianjing Dharma Field, it can be said that they have formed a deep friendship with each other.  "Okay!" Lin Zhao was not polite and followed the people who went to Qingjian City hand in hand.Walk in the right direction.  "My uncle has been saying that he has no chance to meet Brother Dongyang. This time, his long-cherished wish can finally come true!" "Where? It is an honor for me to have the opportunity to meet some old generals!" Lin Zhao really wanted it!  Jian Jian Zhong E is true!  As we speak, it won¡¯t take long before Qingjian City is already in sight!  (To be continued

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 390 Who did it?

    Zhonge, courtesy name Zizheng, was the fifth son of the famous general Zhong Shiheng.  .?Although he is ranked fifth, Zhong E is the most outstanding among the Zhong Shiheng disciples, and is the leader of this generation of the Zhong family.  It is as famous as his elder brother Zhongzhi, Zhongdi and Zhonge, and is respectfully called the "three kinds" by the people.  But it is obvious that Zhong E is better than his two brothers and has become the head of the Zhong family of this generation.  The most obvious evidence is that his father recommended him to Qingjian City.  Qingjian City was retaken by Zhong Shiheng from the Xixia people, and he built the city himself and ordered it to be stationed here.  Among the eight sons, he was the only one who handed over Qingjian City to Lao Wuwuer, which shows that Zhong Shiheng took a fancy to this son.  After Zhong E took over the charge of Qingjian City, he lived up to expectations and never disgraced the reputation of the Zhong family. He performed very well.  In addition to resisting Xixia attacks many times, he once used tactics to force the Xixia general Wei Mingshan to surrender and gained ten thousand soldiers.  This is also a very exciting event in the history of the Song-Xia War.  Now, under his leadership, the Zhong family¡¯s reputation is even greater than before.  The name of the Zhong Family Army also gradually became famous, and became known and admired by others, becoming a golden sign standing alongside the Zhe Family Army in the northwest.  After his nephew Zhong Shidao took over, the Zhong family army truly flourished and became famous all over the world.  Zhonge, this person is definitely not simple!  "When passing by Qingjian City this time, I should come to see him because of emotion and reason. After all, he is a senior in the army.  In addition, this trip to Suizhou will inevitably require the cooperation of the Zhong family, especially since the safety behind them depends on Qingjian City, so it is necessary to communicate with Zhong E.  Fortunately, I had a good relationship with the Zhong family before, especially with the relationship of Zhong Shi Dao, so some things will be much more convenient.  Especially today, as soon as he arrived in Qingjian City, the two most outstanding descendants of the Zhong family came to greet him. Such courtesy made Lin Zhao full of confidence.  Entering Qingjian City, you go straight to the Zhong Family Mansion. In fact, this is also the highest military and political institution in Qingjian City.  After all, Qingjian City was built by Zhong Shiheng, and the distinction between official residences and private residences in the northwest is not so clear.  Now the strength and status of the Zhong family seems to be somewhat similar to that of the Zhe family, and they are about to become a small vassal.  However, they don't have the same historical tradition as the Zhe family. After all, they don't have enough foundation, and their surnames are completely different.  What's more, the location of Qingjian City is very different from Fuzhou, so the Zhong family behaves even more low-key.  When I arrived at the house, I saw two middle-aged men standing at the door of the main hall to greet me from a distance.  One of them is Zhong Yong, who was acquainted with Lin Zhao, who had suffered together in Gyeongju Prison.  The other one is in his fifties, and his beard and hair have begun to turn gray. The wrinkles and a scar on his face are witnesses of the vicissitudes of time and military achievements. His overall popularity is extraordinary, very powerful but also approachable.  Presumably, this person is the head of the Zhong Family in Zhiqingjian City!  Sure enough, Master Zhong stepped forward and introduced: "Brother Dongyang, this is my fourth uncle and fifth uncle!" There are four lines of chanting and five lines of chanting. It's really good!  "Uncle, this is Lin Zhao, the Minister of War, and Lin Dongyang!" Lin Zhao hurriedly stepped forward, bowed and said: "Lin Zhao pays homage to the two generals!" Although Lin Zhao now has the false title of Minister of War, there is also  Uncle Weiyuan's title and status may be higher than his birthright.  But in terms of power, it was far from enough, not to mention that he was a famous general, and Lin Zhao was even more untrustworthy, so he immediately stepped forward and bowed.  "Dongyang, you are indeed young and promising, and you are a talented person!" Zhong E chuckled, stepped forward and took Lin Zhao's hand, looking very affectionate.  The first time he heard Lin Zhao's name was during the Qingzhou case, when his fourth brother Zhong Yong was unjustly imprisoned, and the emperor actually sent a weak-headed young man to investigate. At that time, Zhong Yong had some doubts?  Due to various considerations, the Zhong family could not get too involved, so they sent their nephew Zhong Shidao to find out.  Unexpectedly, the final result was that Lin Zhao was also imprisoned, and his nephew saved his life because of Lin Zhao's reminder.  At this point, Zhong E was indeed grateful to Lin Zhao. You must know that among his nephews, Zhong Shi Dao was the most outstanding and he was his favorite successor. Therefore, when he was young, he was sent to Guanzhong to worship the great Confucian Zhang Zai as his disciple.  , get more experience.  If there is any mistake in the cultivation way, it will definitely be a big loss for the cultivation family!  Lin Zhao saved his nephew¡¯s life, but he was wronged because of his brother¡¯s affair, so Zhonge was very apologetic.  Especially after Zhong Shidao came back, he praised and praised Lin Zhaoduo, which made Zhong E even more curious.  The nephew is already an outstanding person, so he can be highly praised, which shows that this person is extraordinary.  Later, Lin Zhao was unjustly imprisoned, and the Zhong family was also involved. Zhe Wenxin came from Fuzhou to explain the reason, and asked Zhong Shidao to go to Bianjing to defend Lin Zhao. The friendship between the two families became closer at this time.  .  After Zhong Yong and Zhong Shidao came back from Bianjing, they praised Lin Zhao even more.  Especially when it came to the rescue of Lin Zhao by the big guys in Bianjing, even the Empress Dowager and her elders were alarmed. This??Lin Zhao is really not simple.  Especially after getting married, the status is very different, and the families of several father-in-laws are all extraordinary.  What Zhong E is particularly concerned about is the identity of the son-in-law of the Zhe family. Zhe Wenxin is also well-known in the northwest. Qingjian City is not far from Fuzhou, so he has heard about it.  The seventh girl of the Zhe family was willing to marry and be an equal wife, and the entire family was willing to take risks to save him, which shows how special Lin Zhao is.  Therefore, for a long time, Zhong E had been looking forward to when he could meet Lin Zhao, and today he finally got his wish.  "What, the old general is so complimentary!" In front of this famous northwest general, Lin Zhao behaved quite respectfully.  Zhong Yong smiled and said: "It is worthy of the name. Dongyang deserves such praise. If not, the imperial court dares to let you, a weak young man, preside over the peace talks?" Then everyone laughed, ability has nothing to do with age.  Lin Zhao is really extraordinary among today's juniors and cannot be compared to others!  Lin Zhao said with a sarcastic smile: "Speaking of which, this peace negotiation requires more cooperation from the general!" Coming to visit is one thing, but the more important thing is to communicate about business.  Qingjian City is the closest military town of the Song Dynasty to Suizhou, and the Zhong Family Army is also equivalent to a guarantee and support. Some matters must be communicated well.  When we go to Suizhou, peace talks are necessary, and rescuing Zhe Wenxin is also necessary. In addition, we must escape intact.  Naturally, countermeasures must be prepared in advance.  Zhong'e smiled and said: "Don't worry, Dongyang. Ambassador Han Xuan has already come to give orders. Qingjian City will cooperate with Dongyang peace talks. We will be careful on the border. The Xixia people are not my race after all. Their hearts are  It must be different, more cunning than a fox, so you have to be careful!" "That's good!" Han Jiang's orders are the most effective, but they are much more useful than his own personal relationships.  Zhong Yong also smiled and said: "Dongyang Anxin can just negotiate with the Xixia people in front. I will personally bring an army to support the outside." "Thank you so much. The old general is so famous that the Xixia people must be frightened by the news, boy.  I feel much more at ease!" Although Lin Zhao was a little joking, he thanked the Zhong family from the bottom of his heart. It could be seen that they were sincerely helping him.  Zhong Yong shook his head and said: "Where, if it wasn't because of me last time, why would you have been framed by the thief Li Fugui? In Dashun City, you saved Uncle Yi's life; this time, you killed Li Fugui again, which can be regarded as a crime for you.  I have taken revenge. Our Zhong family owes you a lot of favors!" Lin Zhao remembered something and immediately waved his hand: "The old general said something serious. To put it more seriously, it is I who should be grateful. At the ancient crossing of Xianyang on the Wei River, if it hadn't been for your government to take action.  . At this moment, I have lost my life in Weishui, and I have gone to feed the fish and shrimps!" Last year, when I was wronged and went to Bianjing, I was assassinated at Xianyang Ancient Ferry.  Someone secretly saved his life at that time. Lin Zhao has always been grateful and wanted to know who those people came from.  ??According to Lin Zhao's guess, the most likely surname is the Zhong family or the Zhe family.  But Lin Zhao later asked Zhe Wenxin, was he not a man sent by the Zhe family?  Lin Zhao subconsciously thought that he was sent by the Zhong family, and kept thinking about thanking him.  But I was so busy in Bianjing that I forgot about it. It wasn¡¯t until today that I had the chance to mention it again and express my thanks in person!  Unexpectedly, Zhong E and Zhong Yong immediately looked at each other, wondering: "What Xianyang Ancient Ferry? What Wei River?" Lin Zhao's heart suddenly thumped, couldn't it be them?  Who else would it be?  Suddenly, huge question marks appeared in my mind.  "Brother Dongyang, what happened?" Master Zhong was also confused.  "Oh, that day I was escorted back to Bianjing. On the way at Xianyang Ferry on the Wei River, Li Fugui and the Xixia people joined forces to kill me. Someone came to rescue me. I think it was the helper sent by your government!" Lin Zhao roughly explained the story of the matter.  After telling the whole story, he was convinced that it was the Zhong family who sent someone to secretly protect Zhong Yong and saved him along the way.  The Zhong family all looked at each other, shook their heads and said, "It's not my government, but someone else!" Lin Zhao was still confused. Under the circumstances, besides the Zhe family and the Zhong family, who else would help him?  Woolen cloth?  "Isn't that expert in the water an old friend of Dongyang?" Zhong Yong was on the escort list at the time. He knew the situation and remembered Boss Qian clearly.  "No, it's not him, it's another person. If that person hadn't taken action secretly, I would have died under the sword of that Xixia woman." "Could it be someone from Han Xuan's envoy? Or maybe there are some chivalrous and righteous people on the road.  What about injustice?" Although Zhong Yong was present, he didn't know that there was still such trouble.  Seeing Lin Zhao's expression, it was obvious that he didn't know who his benefactor was.  As for Han Jiang's guess, he just said it casually, and even he himself didn't believe it.  People from Han Jiang?  Lin Zhao shook his head gently, definitely not.!  As for the knights and heroes?  Probably not.  Lin Zhao clearly remembered that the man's kind smile was obviously directed at him?  But who is he?  A series of question marks appeared in Lin Zhao's mind. He always felt that this matter was not that simple!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 391: Tell the truth

    "Sneeze!" In Yanzhou City, Jiang Leiting suddenly sneezed several times.  Seeing this, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect said: "What? Is it because I have been too busy recently and caught the cold?" "No?" Jiang Leiting shook his head and said: "It's inexplicable. Maybe someone is talking about me. It's probably true.  Dong Lin! " You guessed it right, someone is indeed talking about him, but it's not Li Cheng, but the young master they care about most, Lin Zhao!  The iron-faced sect master smiled and said: "Thank you for your hard work for the young master and Mrs. Zhe, you have to take care of yourself!" "Thank you, sect master, for caring about me. I'm in good health, don't worry!" Jiang Leiting laughed, don't look at it as just  Ordinary concern can sometimes be very heart-warming.  The Iron-faced Sect Master then asked: "Is there any news from Donglin?" "Yes!" Jiang Leiting said: "Although the young master is watching carefully, this kid still found a way to leave a secret message!" "  What's the situation? The Iron Face Sect leader is very concerned about this!" Jiang Lei said seriously: "It's okay, we are in Suizhou now!" "Suizhou? So fast?" The Tie Mian Sect leader was a little surprised.  , could it be possible that the young master also went to Suizhou?  Lin Zhao's habit of traveling incognito is really worrying.  Jiang Leiting said: "Young master asked a confidant of the Zhe family to take Dong Lin to Suizhou for the purpose of inquiring about the news. It seems that he also went to the owner of the jewelry!"  ?" The Iron-faced Sect Master was slightly surprised.  Jiang Leiting shook his head and said: "Probably not yet. Maybe the young master just guessed that the owner of these jewelry may be a member of the Xixia peace talks, so he sent them to find out the news, and at the same time, he also tried to find a way to rescue Mrs. Zhe!" "That's fine, then.  Just try to find a way to reveal the news to Dong Lin, and find out what happened to Zong Mengyou in Suizhou!" "Good!" Jiang Leiting thought to himself, it's a good thing that he took the initiative to contact him, otherwise it would be really troublesome to pass the news to Li Cheng.  "Wait a minute! Think of a way to tell the young master about Gong Meng's misfortune Not only that, maybe the Empress Dowager Liang has also come to Suizhou!" The iron-faced sect master added casually.  "Empress Dowager Liang?" Jiang Leiting was shocked, with an unbelievable expression on his face.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect smiled softly: "It's just a guess, but if Mengmeng is really here, there is at least a 50% chance that the Empress Dowager Liang is here!" Although Jiang Leiting was still shocked, he could still find some clues and clues from the clues.  Evidence, Youyou said: "The Linghu guards are dispatched in large numbers. It turns out that it is not Meng Meng who favors Fei Fei, but Empress Dowager Liang herself! Liang Yi is her biological brother, and it is entirely possible that Empress Dowager Liang will not hesitate to take risks herself." "I think.  There is a way to inform the young master. If that woman is here, the situation may be different. You must be careful!" "Yes, I will find a way to reveal it to the young master. In fact, it is best to let Dong Lin say this to him.  It's good to gain the trust of the young master." Jiang Leiting expressed his suggestion.  The Iron-faced Sect Master suddenly fell silent. After a long time, he raised his head and asked, "Things, Lei Ting, do you think our actions are too much?" "Exceeded? What does the Sect Master mean?" Jiang Leiting was a little confused.  "We asked Dong Lin to go to help the young master and facilitate the contact between us. But if the young master finds out that Dong Lin has a different identity, how will he react?" The iron-faced sect master said leisurely: "The young master is so smart, how can he easily  Being deceived by others? Even if Dong Lin is doing a good job, can there be no flaws? " It turned out that this was what Jiang Tingting was referring to. It was his suggestion to send someone to the young master's side.  But now there seem to be many problems "When the time comes, Dong Lin will be very awkward around the young master. Not only will he not be able to help the young master, he may also be on guard and cause trouble to the young master." The iron-faced sect leader said sadly: "If things continue like this  , maybe it will affect the mutual trust between us and the young master. Even if we have to explain our identity in the future, some things will be more troublesome Do you understand what I mean? " "Then what does the sect master plan?"  I understand, but it feels quite tricky.  "I'm thinking that everything we are doing is for the young master to regain the throne, but the young master himself does not know all this. What if the young master is unwilling? Furthermore, without the young master's cooperation, it will be difficult for us to do some things.  It's very inconvenient and it ignores the role that the young master should play! " The leader of the Iron Mask Sect Youyou said: "In the past, I always felt that letting the young master know too early would be a burden to him, and I was even more afraid that the young master would be impulsive and become bad.  We always say we have to wait for the opportunity, but when will the time come? " This is a question that has no answer. Timing is really difficult to grasp!  &nbsp; Jiang Leiting seemed to realize something, and said: "The core of our existence should be the Young Master!" "That's right!" The Iron-faced Sect Leader said: "I have no intention of being in power. All of us are under the orders of the late Emperor.  Trust, everything is for Young Master, so Young Master is the leader and core figure of this group. Unfortunately, now he is just the soul, which is not enough" "Then the Sect Master plans to tell the truth?" "Iron Mask Sect Master?  After pondering for a moment, he nodded and said: "Yes, after rescuing the young master this time, let's tell the truth! Everyone has the right to know their own life experience, especially the young master. It would be unfair to the young master if we continue to hide it. This is the case.  , Madam, and the Queen Mother can be reunited with the young master, and the young master himself can have a clear goal, and we can also have a clear direction and do things more efficiently. Otherwise, it will be a waste of time. The longer it is delayed, the more prestige the late emperor will lose.  Indifferent, this is not good for the young master's ambition to become a powerful person!" Jiang Leiting nodded and said: "That's the truth. The young master has been to Qingjian City for the past two days, and it may be just a normal visit and official communication, but if the young master knows his identity.  , There will definitely be a purpose to win over!" "That's right!" The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "In fact, the young master has a lot of power, and he has to win over it himself, so that it can be truly used by him in the future."  He said: "It's too late now. The rescue of Mrs. Zhe is the top priority. Don't let the young master be distracted. In fact, even if we don't tell him, the young master himself may have suspicions. If things go on like this, it will be very dangerous if others see the clues"  "It's just that in this case, Donglin's actions are meaningless, and he has been wronged this time!" Jiang Leiting joked, feeling a little regretful that he had not thought carefully before.  However, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect chuckled: "It doesn't matter, this is an opportunity to get close to the young master first and make the first contribution. It's up to him to cherish and grasp it!" "Yes, Donglin will be fine with this first contribution!  "Yes!" "Have you got all the manpower in place? Your safety in Suizhou must be guaranteed!" This is the principle issue that the Iron-faced Sect Master cares about most.  Jiang Leiting clapped his hands and said: "Don't worry, everything is in place." "Okay, the show in Suizhou is about to begin, let's go and have a look together!" The Iron-faced Sect Leader smiled softly and said in Yanzhou Mansion  The days are not short, and it¡¯s time to go out and walk around.  Jiang Leiting said with a smile: "Okay, let's go and see Donglin's performance!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Ah  Sneeze!" Li Cheng, who was in Suizhou, sneezed suddenly, rubbed his nose, and smiled in his heart: "Brother Leiting, are you thinking of me again?" It has been several days since I came to Suizhou with Achang, and Achang is still here.  It can be said that treating him as the key care object is not relaxing at all.  Li Cheng is called a depressed person. He is obviously here to help the young master, he is loyal and kind-hearted, but he can't say it out loud, and he is misunderstood like this!  Fortunately, I don¡¯t have any bad intentions, so I am not afraid of slanted shadows, so there is nothing to worry about.  The only trouble was that there was something wrong with the communication.  If he hadn't left a secret code on the way, I'm afraid the sect master wouldn't be able to contact him until now I had just eaten in an inn and saw two guests sitting across from each other. The sharp-eyed Li Cheng knew it at a glance.  I saw a special patch on the man's clothes. The shape was exactly the secret mark I was familiar with. This was one of my own!  Brother Lei Ting really knows how to think of a solution, so while eating, Li Cheng kept paying attention to the conversation between the two people next to him and all possible signals!  Achang also looked at the two people sitting next to him, but he didn't feel anything wrong.  His uncle had ordered him to watch Li Donglin carefully. He was cautious along the way, but in the end he didn't find anything wrong with Li Donglin. He was still thinking about whether his uncle was worrying too much.  Of course, he did not take it lightly. At the same time, he also began to spend his time on inquiring about information and rescuing the seventh girl.  As for the two guests next to them, there was nothing wrong except that their conversational voices were slightly high.  Judging from the patches on his clothes, he must be working hard to make a living.  As for the content of the conversation, it was nothing more than work.  How is it at home?  Occasionally, they would talk about some interesting things Li Donglin on the side did not take it seriously. Those short chats between parents that seemed ordinary or even boring, but he could hear different content.  "What? Empress Dowager Liang?" When Li Donglin heard this sentence, his heart suddenly moved and he was very surprised.  But since the sect leader said so, there is certainly some reason and basis for it, so we have to be careful.  If this matter is serious, you must be careful.  Hehe, this is a great achievement, Li Donglin is a little proud.  However, he knows his current identity, so he behaves very low-key and controls his emotions very well. It can be said that he is?No leaks!  "Eat quickly, it's time to find the customers after eating!" Li Donglin, dressed as a young proprietor, finally dared to speak loudly.  Achang did not do business, nor was he angry. Instead, he was surprised by Li Donglin's cooperation and initiative.  This is very good. My uncle told me that we must hurry up to rescue the seventh girl. He is absolutely unambiguous about this!  Li Donglin and Achang left, and the two guests sitting next to them, who were talking loudly and whose parents were short-lived, also left after dinner.  One goes east, one goes west, completely going their separate ways, as if they have never met before!  (To be continued.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 392: Heading to Suizhou

    Lin Zhao had three goals during his trip to Qingjian City!  Communicate with Zhong Er about the Suizhou peace talks; build a relationship with the Zhong family, which will help your future; and another thing is to thank the Zhong family for saving your life!  But the Zhong family¡¯s answer made Lin Zhao fall into even bigger questions.  In today¡¯s situation, Lin Zhao was a little reckless. He thanked him without understanding the situation, and ended up feeling a little embarrassed.  But if you think about it carefully, you really can¡¯t blame him!  Under that situation, Lin Zhao determined that the only people with the motivation and ability to help him were the Zhe family and the Zhong family.  He specifically asked Ori Wenxin, not a member of Ori's family.  If the Zhe family was willing to send someone to protect Lin Zhao secretly, Zhe Wenxin would not have betrayed the family and used extreme methods to force the Zhe family to express his position.  Therefore, Lin Zhao subconsciously thought it was the Zhong family. After all, the Zhong family might send someone to protect Zhong Yong and rescue him along the way.  However, Zhong E denied it, not claiming that the Zhong family was in a difficult situation at the time and that he had been framed for a big crime.  If we send out troops rashly, even though it is for protection, if someone gets clues, they may be falsely accused of rescue and prison car robbery In this case, the crime will be increased, which will affect the situation and reputation of the entire Zhong family.  Neither is good.  Therefore, Zhonge can be said to have exercised great restraint and even prepared for the worst.  Later, if Zhe Wenxin hadn't come forward, took the initiative to explain the ins and outs and take responsibility for the crime, Zhong E might not have dared to let Zhong Shidao go to Bianjing to defend himself.  The final result is neither a broken family nor a prosperous family!  Who could it be?  Lin Zhao had a vague feeling in his heart that this matter was definitely not simple.  That man's kind smile and appropriate action were definitely not accidental, but rather like he was ready for action at any time.  Just like waiting for an opportunity!  Could it be Chai Minyan¡¯s side?  It's a bit too far-fetched.  The Chai family simply does not have this strength.  Under those circumstances.  He is not related to the Chai family, so it is impossible for him to be rescued like this.  Could it be Cao Guo's uncle's family?  This argument seems even more far-fetched.  To be honest, Lin Zhao had a vague feeling since he was rescued in Bianjing last time.  I always feel like there is an invisible big hand around me, taking care of me, looking for protection, but I can't touch it or catch it The Queen Mother personally went to the execution site.  The ministers wrote letters to defend themselves. Lin Zhao is still a little surprised by these things to this day.  Is it just because Chai Minyan saved the lives of the eldest princess and Cao Guojiu?  Don't know why?  Lin Zhao felt a little suspicious for no reason.  Maybe these questions were just subconscious in the past, but this time when I came to the northwest, I realized that it didn't seem to be the case.  First of all, during the ancient crossing in Xianyang, someone came to the rescue inexplicably.  And who burned down the Xixia camp in Dashun City a few days ago?  Wang Shao thought it was Lin Zhao, but Lin Zhao thought it was Wang Shao, but in the end he found out that it was neither person?  Also, in Bianjingtai Prison, someone clearly wanted to poison him to death.  But a jailer secretly helped him change cells.  I thought it was because my family spent money, and money can make people go around.  In the end, I found out that it was not Things that I didn't pay attention to before, but now they are all piled up together, and I have to pay attention to them.  These things are a bit inexplicable, but they all really happened.  The core is all about yourself, and the purpose is to help yourself.  In the past, I couldn¡¯t understand things when I encountered them. I always felt that as long as the other party had good intentions, some things wouldn¡¯t matter.  But now that I think about it, I can't help but feel a little scared. Who is the other person?  What on earth are you doing by treating yourself like this?  Regardless of whether he is a friend or an enemy, for a long time, he did not even notice or even know that such a person existed. This is the most terrifying thing.  When everything came to mind, Lin Zhao was a little angry.  He doesn't want to be like this anymore, and he doesn't want to be manipulated by others, even if the other person is well-intentioned.  But how long can this goodwill last?  How terrible would it be if the other party tried to control him in this way and did something harmful to nature in the future?  Even if the other party only has good intentions, you still have to ask why. Why is this so?  At least you need to know the identity of the other party. Being kind means repaying kindness. This is a belief that Lin Zhao insists on.  Many times, not knowing is really a terrible thing.  It was a feeling of being deceived, or even being fooled. Even if it was good intentions, it might not be appreciated. Lin Zhao felt exactly like this at the moment.  The family members were also confused, but they thought it was just this one thing, so they didn't think much about it.  Maybe Lin Zhao has other connections, which is unknown.  The person who should be troubled by this matter was Lin Zhao. It was a family matter and had nothing to do with the Zhong family, so he didn't ask more questions. He just mentioned it casually and passed it by without anyone taking it seriously.  Although Lin Zhao has countless questions in his mind, now is not the time to inquire.  The peace talks in Suizhou were about to begin, and he already had a heavy responsibility, and he also had to think about rescuing Zhe Wenxin. There were many troublesome things, and there was no room for distraction.  As for these mysterious benefactors,?No rush!  After he comes back from Suizhou, he will make long-term plans.  "Old General Zhong, although this is a peace talk, I'm worried that the Xixia people will not retreat calmly. After Liang Yi's exchange, there may be some changes" This is not surprising, everyone has expected it!  Han Jiang specially went to Yanzhou personally for this very reason. The Dangxiang people are not of my race, so they must have different intentions.  The main thing they care about is undoubtedly Liang Yi. If the peace talks fail, there might be some trouble!  It is entirely possible to reignite the war. Although the bosses in Bianjing do not want such a situation to occur, sometimes, some situations are really unavoidable.  Zhong E nodded and said: "I know it well. The Xixia people have repeated this more than once or twice." "Dongyang, don't worry. I will lead the army to station in Wudingchuan. If there is any situation on your side, I will respond at any time." Zhong Yong  I promise with all my heart that I owe Lin Zhao a lot of favors, and I must put in more effort this time.  "The troops in Qingjian City will also prepare a good response to guard against the Xixia people's evil deeds!" Zhong E also acted very calmly. Han Jiang had orders, and almost all the generals on the northwest border did not dare to take it lightly.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "What I am worried about is not after the peace talks are over, but during the peace talks More than that, if the Xixia people make any changes, I feel that what we need to do is not just to defend and repel the Xixia people, but to  They struck a heavy blow and made some progress I wonder what the two old generals think? " Zhong Yong and Zhong E have just learned their destiny, and they always call them old generals. Lin Zhao always feels it is a bit impolite.  However, "old" in ancient times had the connotation of respect, so it makes sense.  The brothers of the Zhong family, and even the Zhongshi Dao and Zhongshi were a little shocked.  They only thought about repelling Xixia, guarding peace on the border, and ensuring the smooth progress of the peace talks. How could they think of so much more.  Judging from the implication, Lin Zhao seems to want to make another fortune in Suizhou?  However, I have to admit that Lin Zhaoyan is right.  I think so on my own side, but what about Xixia?  There's no guarantee that you won't have similar thoughts, and it's always good to be prepared for a rainy day.  At this point, Zhong E felt a little guilty. As a general of the border army, none of the young people were far-sighted.  Could it be that I am getting old and losing my energy?  Or is it too short-sighted?  How did he know why Lin Zhao thought this way.  A very important reason is that Ori Wenxin was captured, and Lin Zhao was forced to come to the peace talks. How could he swallow this in his heart?  While weighing Empress Dowager Liang, she also wanted to take revenge.  Of course, as long as the Xixia people behave well and don't make any mistakes, I will definitely not cause trouble.  But if they don't know how to praise themselves, then they can't blame themselves.  But no matter what happens, Lin Zhao feels that the family must communicate well, and it is always good to be prepared.  What's more, he had a vague feeling that the water in Suizhou would definitely not be so calm this time Zhong'e readily agreed: "Okay, what Dongyang said is true, Qingjian City will prepare it. At the same time, we will also know  Huiyanzhou and Fuzhou are ready to respond at any time! " With Han Jiang in charge of Yanzhou, we will naturally be more careful.  As for Fuzhou, my uncle Zhe Kexing has just suffered a loss, how can he swallow this sigh of relief?  As long as he is given a chance, he will be able to wash away the humiliation he suffered last time in Jingzhou!  "In that case, thank you so much, old general!" Lin Zhao was somewhat flattered by the Zhong family's cooperation.  Zhong E said: "Dongyang doesn't need to be polite, it's all for the peace of the border, Jiangshan Sheji! By the way, when you go to Suizhou this time, do you still have enough people around you? How about asking Uncle Yi to go with you to help?  ?¡± Let Zhong Shidao help you?  Lin Zhao suddenly laughed in his heart. Before coming here, he had indeed had thoughts in this regard.  He asked Zhong Shidao to be his follower, but later he felt that he was overqualified and he was not qualified to speak. Unexpectedly, Zhong E actually raised it himself "This Suizhou is inherently dangerous, and besides, it's a bit unfair to Uncle Yi."  , I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s inappropriate!¡± Lin Zhao declined politely.  "Brother Dongyang, what are you talking about? We fought side by side in Dashun City last time, and we still have more to say. This time we will go to Suizhou again!" Zhong Shidao naturally did not dare to disobey his uncle's suggestion.  In fact, he wanted to have a career himself, not to mention that he had a close personal relationship with Lin Zhao, so he was very happy to help him.  Zhong E nodded slightly. Although Suizhou was full of crises, it was also a rare opportunity for his nephew to go and experience it.  At the same time, it can be regarded as a closer relationship between him and Lin Zhao, which may be used in the future Zhong E has a feeling that this young man named Lin Zhao has an unlimited future Zhong E's idea is very good, many times people  It¡¯s hard to say who will be useful in the end and who will take it seriously.  It's just that in the end, different paths lead to the same destination, the result may be the same, and there may be unexpected surprises.  Parents??I don't object to it, so what else does Lin Zhao have to say no to?  What's more, I already lack a helper by my side, so it would be great to have a teacher.  The cultivators over there are also ready to move, and they obviously want to follow.  Unwanted Zhong'e said: "Duan Ru, you go with your fourth uncle to garrison in Wudingchuan!" Zhong Shi, whose name is Duan Ru, didn't dare to disobey, so he had to agree!  Zhong E shook his head slightly, the two brothers Zhong Shidao were the two most outstanding seedlings among the younger members of the Zhong family.  Going to Suizhou is risky no matter what. How can you put all your eggs in the same basket?  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 393: Willing to Win Someone¡¯s Heart

    Suizhou is located in the northern part of the Loess Plateau, north of Yanzhou and Qingjian City.  During the Northern Song Dynasty, Suizhou initially belonged to the five Dingnan states and was owned by the Li family of Xixia.  However, in the subsequent battles, Suizhou often staged tug-of-war. Because it was the front line of the Song-Xia war, the issue of ownership changed from time to time.  Sometimes it was robbed by the Song Dynasty, but was taken back by Xixia. In any case, Suizhou was the place where Xixia was prosperous, so there was no room for loss.  In the second year of Emperor Yingzong's reign, Suizhou was recaptured by the Song Dynasty, and Suizhou City was rebuilt here.  I didn't want to be snatched back by the Xixia people now, but the Song Army also occupied some places in Suizhou and built some forts, forming a confrontation situation. The Song Army was naturally stationed in Qingjian City.  .  This is why the peace talks were held in Suizhou. After all, the Song and Xia countries were evenly matched here and each had their own geographical control. It was not as sensitive as other places.  But it is an indisputable fact that Suizhou is also the most unsafe place.  Peace talks in one of the most turbulent places make everything particularly interesting.  Now, when the peace talks teams from the two countries gather in Suizhou, the situation has changed even more.  The car drove slowly by, and when she saw the tall city, Meng Mengxi said excitedly: "Queen Mother, Suizhou has arrived!" Queen Mother Liang opened the curtains with her beautiful hands and saw the sky outside the window, the hills in the distance, and the endless  She walked into the ravine and whispered: "Is this Suizhou?" She grew up in Xingqing Mansion and never traveled far.  Later, she married into the Mozang family, and later became the queen and queen mother.  There is no chance to go out.  Occasional excursions and hunts.  Mainly around Xingqing Mansion.  As for going further afield.  But it has never happened before. This is my first time coming to Suizhou.  Coming to the Longxing land of Xixia, especially the border military town, is a novel and somewhat exciting feeling, which is very special.  Queen Mother Liang looked at the window quietly, her eyes steady and long, and she didn't know what she was thinking.  But Mengmeng couldn't help but frown, feeling a little regretful.  The situation in Suizhou was not as good as he imagined.  There are barren mountains and ravines everywhere, and there is a section of desert in the middle.  It's not as fertile as the Ningxia Plain where Xingqing Mansion is located, and it's so barren that Empress Dowager Liang feels a little wronged by coming here.  Not only that, Suizhou is located on the border. Only when you come here do you know that there are constant war disasters.  The front line of the Song Army is only a few dozen miles away from here. What if there is any trouble?  What should I do if there is a conflict?  What should I do if something happens to the Queen Mother's rich body?  It's not necessarily because he cares about his lover, but because he cares about his family status which is closely related to her.  At the same time, Mengmeng is also worried about his own safety, even though the Linghu guards are experts in martial arts.  But those are all close defenses.  Among thousands of troops, what's the use of having high martial arts skills?  A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.  The monarch should not be put in danger, and the queen mother in power should never be put in danger.  "Queen Mother, why don't we go back to Yinzhou? We can control the situation by sitting in Yinzhou. It's too dangerous here in Suizhou!" He Menghe put forward his own suggestions for others and himself.  The same is true for the five difficult states. The distance between Yinzhou and Yinzhou is not very far, but it is relatively safer.  Empress Dowager Liang didn't care about the little Jiujiu in Gong Mengyou's heart. She shook her head and said: "Don't worry, nothing will happen. No one knows that I am in Suizhou, so it doesn't matter. Besides, Suizhou and Jingzhou are on the line, we  There are still tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, will there be any security issues? " " Being able to stabilize the situation in Xixia as a woman and suppress the wolf-like party nobles, the Empress Dowager Liang must have something special, and she is still very courageous.  .  Suizhou, now that you are here, how can you just leave like this?  Who will worry about rescuing my brother?  Who will be in charge of the next plan?  Besides, why did you come to Suizhou?  Isn't Lin Zhao, the peace envoy of the Song Dynasty, here yet?  We haven't met yet, so why are we willing to leave?  "Well, I will mobilize the Linghu Guards to closely protect the Queen Mother, or send a large army to come!" Seeing that she could not change Queen Mother Liang's mind, Mengmeng had no choice but to find another way to show her courtesy, but what she didn't want to get in exchange was a reprimand from Queen Mother Liang.  : "Asshole, wouldn't that tell the world clearly that I'm here?" "No, I" What Mengmengyu wanted to express was that with his own cover, it shouldn't be a big problem.  Empress Dowager Liang didn't want to think about it, but she shook her head and said: "You? Your pomp is really grand? Do you want to hear the noise of those old guys when you return to Xingqing Mansion?" "Yes, I know I am wrong! Please give me the Queen Mother's instructions!" Liang  The Queen Mother pondered for a moment and said: "You just need to stay here, leave the Linghu guards behind, and let the army leave to listen to Tuoba Shi's deployment. At the same time, she asked him to ignore the peace talks and ignore other matters. First, give me Liang Liang.  Yi buried in exchange. Also, if the Song DynastyIf you really want to talk, let them withdraw from Suizhou completely!  " Empress Dowager Liang's ambitions are not small. On the one hand, she rescued her younger brother Liang Yimi, but she is also very unconvinced by the loss of half of Suizhou. This is understandable. After all, it is the land of Longxing in Xixia. If it can be taken back, it will be good for Dang Xiang.  The nobles also explained that she can take back the lost land if she wants. I don¡¯t know if he is arrogant or if he has other plans.  "Gong Mengyue agreed and said: "Your Majesty, are the Linghu Guards too few?  " "I still think it's too much!  "Empress Dowager Liang said: "You can leave them alone another day and make an empty city plan, and we can go out for a walk together!  "Ah? Mengmeng couldn't help but secretly complain. The Queen Mother is too adventurous. In this situation in Suizhou, can she just go out for a walk? Isn't this creating pressure for me? The nobles in Xingqing Mansion know that there must be many  Dissatisfied. The Queen Mother and others dare not blame him, so he will be blamed. It is really a thankless task. But how can he say no to the Queen Mother Liang?  Mengyou still felt vaguely uneasy in her heart. The Empress Dowager Liang was beginning to feel dissatisfied. If she made another mistake, it would greatly affect her status By the way, those jewelers should probably have arrived in Suizhou. Jade  Jewelry is the Queen Mother's favorite, and she is right to like it. I hope this can calm down the Queen Mother and consolidate her status! She went to work hard to find a way to keep her favor.  It's really hard to say what the outcome will be Looking at Gong Meng's leaving figure, Empress Dowager Liang couldn't help but shake her head slightly: After all, he is just a guard, and he can't be relied on for important matters. He looked handsome and powerful before, but now he feels more and more powerful.  It's so tacky, where has all that masculinity gone? Now it turns out that he is just a slave. I really don't know how I fell in love with him in the first place!  Especially for women with strong desires! Queen Mother Liang shook her head and walked in another direction to see someone!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhe Wenxin came to Suizhou with Empress Dowager Liang and Meng Mengyou, and wanted to exchange Liang Yimi from Lin Zhao.  How can it be done without some sincerity? Zhe Wenxin's meaning to Xixia is really very ordinary. Fortunately, it is Lin Zhao, otherwise it can be said that it is useless. But it is also this that becomes Zhe Wenxin's perfect protection.  After traveling back and forth from Xingqing Prefecture to Suizhou, Zhe Wenxin lost a lot of weight. Although the Xixia people did not abuse her.  After all, he is a prisoner, how can his life be better? The most difficult thing is that he has no information about the outside world, especially the situation of his husband Lin Zhao, and the thoughts and worries are completely torture.  She knew that the Song army in Dashun City had won, and her husband should be safe. But she could not help but feel deep thoughts in her heart, especially about her own situation and future. She was more concerned about her husband knowing that he was trapped in Xixia.  What would be the reaction? Queen Mother Liang said she wanted to make a deal with her husband, but what kind of deal was she doing? What was the purpose of bringing her to Suizhou this time?  Is the transaction going to be done in Suizhou? Is the husband in Suizhou? Thinking of this, Zhe Wenxin was a little excited, but after a while, she was a little worried about the situation in the outside world.  What's going on? What's going on?  Obviously, the Xixia people wanted to threaten the husband by treating themselves as hostages.  Threat Zhe Wenxin shook his head gently. Now his only hope is that her husband will not do stupid things for her; after all, she cares about Lin Zhaoyuan more than herself At this moment, the sound of thin but heavy footsteps came.  Coming, Zhe Wenxin was suddenly startled and wondered: Who is coming?  This footsteps are completely different from those of the Xixia caregivers on weekdays. They sound more like those of a woman, but they are not the footsteps of a maid!  Just when Oriwen Xin was wondering, the door opened with a creak.  A graceful and luxurious woman stood at the door, smiling softly. She was very noble, confident, and even a little proud.  Zhe Wenxin looked up at the woman, suddenly enlightened, and couldn't help but shake his head gently: "I didn't expect you to come to Suizhou!" The person who came was none other than the Queen Mother Liang of Xixia.  This surprised Zhe Wenxin. The majestic Queen Mother of Xixia was not in the palace of Xingqing Mansion, but appeared in Suizhou City. It was really surprising.  Zhe Wenxin is very aware of the situation in Suizhou, but in a border war-torn place, the Empress Dowager Liang, with her wealth of gold, dares to take risks and commit suicideHowever, it was surprising.  "What? I can't come to Suizhou? Are you surprised?" Empress Dowager Liang laughed and walked in.  The two female guards closed the door and stood consciously by the wall.  They are personal guards, so they dare not leave without permission.  Especially the Song Dynasty woman we are facing is said to be a female general, so we must be more careful.  Zhe Wenxin smiled softly and said: "Empress Dowager Liang, I really admire you!" "Admire?" Empress Dowager Liang said with a smile: "Are you admiring my courage? I dare to take the risk to come to a place like Suizhou where the war is raging, right?  "To be honest, it's really unexpected. Empress Dowager Liang's courage is really extraordinary." At this point, there is no need for Zhe Wenxin to lie.  "This is the difference between you Central Plains women and our Dangxiang women!" Empress Dowager Liang shook her head and said: "Dangxiang women are brave enough to do things, and they also dare to go to the battlefield! They are not as coy as you Han women. Oh, I almost almost  "I forgot, your Zhe family is the descendant of King Zhelan and is from Xianbei. No wonder Miss Zhe is said to be heroic and heroic, and a woman who cannot be outdone by men" Zhe Wenxin looked at Empress Dowager Liang warily, full of doubts in her heart, what about this woman?  What to do?  What's the purpose this time?  Over there, Queen Mother Liang was completely unaware.  Wu said to himself: "However, if it weren't for the power of love, would Miss Zhe still fight so bravely in Jingzhou? You are eager to save your husband, but I don't know if your husband will be eager to save you?" After going around for a long time, the topic  Returning here again, Orifumi Xin immediately became vigilant.  Empress Dowager Liang would definitely not mention her husband for no reason. There must be some connection?  Is it possible that your husband is really in Suizhou?  In terms of trading going on here?  It is not impossible. The Empress Dowager Liang herself condescended to come to Suizhou, which shows that the following things will be very important.  Oribumi suddenly wanted to understand a lot, and at the same time he was very worried.  Queen Mother Liang is here.  Then Suizhou is destined to be a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, and it will be dangerous for the husband to come.  Empress Dowager Liang saw Zhe Wenxin's slightly flustered expression and said with a smile: "What? Miss Zhe is anxious? It's okay. As you expected, your husband Lin Zhao will come to Suizhou soon. Obviously, it is for peace talks with the Song Dynasty  I just don¡¯t know what my identity is?¡± ¡°You want to use me to threaten your husband?¡± Peace negotiator?  Is there a truce between Song and Xia?  No matter what, there was finally news about her husband, and Orifumi was quite excited.  "I wanted to use Miss Zhe as a threat, but I just don't know. How important you are in Lin Zhao's heart, so it's hard to even make a request." Empress Dowager Liang smiled softly.  He looked a little proud.  "Don't dream. Even if Lin Lang is the peace negotiator, he can't have the final say on the content of the peace talks, so threats are meaningless!" Orifumi Xin spoke righteously and had a firm attitude.  "Whether it is meaningful or not is not up to you, Lin Zhao has the final say, which is very exciting!" Empress Dowager Liang smiled again, a little slyly, and there was also a little helplessness in her smile.  If Lin Zhao is hard-hearted, what should Liang Yimi do?  This is also a problem!  Lin Zhao knows how to throw a rat into a trap, so why not himself?  Although this helplessness only flashed by, it was still grasped by the keenly observant Orifumi Xin, and he said with a smile: "Empress Dowager Liang, the matter is not that simple, right? It is unwise to do something knowing that it cannot be done. In  In terms of the peace treaty, I can't do anything Isn't this the deal you're talking about?" "Oh?" Empress Dowager Liang suddenly sneered, "How surprising is it that you saw this?  That's right. Now, I have nothing to hide from you. I want you to exchange for my brother, but I don't know if Lin Zhao dares to take the risk!" "Your brother?" Zhe Wenxin hesitated slightly.  Immediately she said in surprise: "What's the matter? Lin Lang captured Liang Yimi?" This time, Empress Dowager Liang finally lost her arrogance on her face, but felt a little sad!  "So what? The Song Dynasty still has to send him back obediently!" Empress Dowager Liang said solemnly: "If your husband wants to exchange you back, then he must exchange you for Liang Yi. This is a violation of  What you, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, mean is the crime of risking beheading." Zhe Wenxin finally understood that this is the so-called transaction.  Unexpectedly, his weight was so heavy, and the weight on the other end turned out to be the Xixia Prime Minister.  It's just that what Empress Dowager Liang said is true, things are a little troublesome.  Empress Dowager Liang said with a smile: "So I am very curious, what will Lin Zhao choose? Do you care about his bright future? Or do you care about his little wife? Is his life more important, or yours?"  Wen Xin was helpless and distressed.  Subconsciously, she hoped that her husband would rescue her. She did not want her life and deep love to be inferior to Shangguan Jue's fame and fortune.  But is it just as simple as official title, fame and fortune?  If Lin Zhaozhen did it and let Liang Yimi go without permission, it would be a serious crime of using power for personal gain.?Can you forgive him?  I don¡¯t know yet what the treatment will be.  Therefore, Zhewenxin is very contradictory. It makes people uncomfortable whether to save him or not!  "It's okay, there's no need to worry about this. It's Lin Zhao who should be worried. As for youyou should be happy. Your worth is already on par with that of Xixia!" Empress Dowager Liang smiled, only at this moment did he feel a little proud  confidence.  Not wanting to, Zhe Wenxin shook his head and sneered: "I think you are wrong. How can you be worth as much as the Prime Minister of Liang? I think you should be more anxious than my husband, Queen Mother? Besides, the Queen Mother is too small."  Looking down on my husband? Lin Lang is so resourceful, how can he be at your mercy?" Empress Dowager Liang's heart suddenly thumped, and this was quite true.  Zhe Wenxin is so cunning, what about Lin Zhao?  How could he be so simple when he could make such a smart woman submissive and let his brother be defeated many times?  Empress Dowager Liang suddenly felt that she had underestimated the enemy a little too much.  Fortunately, it is not too late to realize now, there is still a chance to make up for everything.  "Then let's see, what countermeasures does your husband have? See how resourceful he is?" Empress Dowager Liang said solemnly: "The most important thing is to see, how much does he care about you? As a caring person,  "Chaos, I'm really looking forward to it. What does Lin Zhao Chaos look like?" Zhe Wenxin gradually calmed down. With Liang Yi in hand, her husband should not be very passive.  It's just that there is a huge difference between herself and Liang Yimi. Empress Dowager Liang can risk everything to save her brother, but she can never put herself on the table. This is the gap!  For now, I can only hope that my husband will never be impulsive!  "But he is so smart, he will definitely not do it. He will definitely come up with a way to get the best of both worlds. Zhewen Xin is full of confidence.  Queen Mother Liang couldn't help but shake her head secretly when she saw the determined smile on Miss Zheqi's face. She wanted to see what this Lin Zhao was capable of?  At the same time, she felt a little sad in her heart.  What a blessing it is for a woman to have a trustworthy man!  "Winning someone's heart is always a luxury for you!"  For a moment, Empress Dowager Liang was so envious of Zhe Wenxin!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 394: Cao Cao¡¯s Arrival

    "Wen Xin!" Lin Zhao suddenly stood up and realized that he had a dream!  Departing from Qingjian City to Suizhou, resting on the way, the soldiers were burying pots to make rice, and Lin Zhao was leaning under a poplar tree to take a rest.  .Next in Suizhou, we will face a very difficult situation. Lin Zhao has been thinking about a lot in the past few days, and it is inevitable that he will be a little tired.  I didn¡¯t want to wake up from my dream not long after I fell asleep.  In the dream, he saw his beloved wife Zhe Wenxin, with her hands tied behind her back, in jail, in a very unbearable situation, and suffering.  Seeing this scene, Lin Zhao suddenly lost all sleep. After waking up, he sat blankly, his heart full of worry and concern.  ¡°I have to say that during my trip to Suizhou, what I cared about most was the safety of my beloved wife.  Peace talks and armistices are entirely official matters, and they should be dealt with as they should.  That's fine, but how to rescue his beloved wife?  This is what Lin Zhao is most worried about.  ??To this day, Lin Zhaocai realizes that he seems to have not seriously considered this problem. So far, there is no complete response strategy.  But now, we are only a few dozen miles away from Suizhou, what should we do?  When he thought of this, Lin Zhao suddenly broke out in sweat!  ¡°Maybe it was because I didn¡¯t understand the situation before that I didn¡¯t have a specific response plan. I thought I would act according to the situation after arriving in Suizhou.  Now I feel that doing so may be risky.  But what can you do here?  Lin Zhao felt that he had to make a detailed plan.  When we were in Qingjian City, we discussed various countermeasures with Zhonge and the others, but they were mainly aimed at peace talks and possible military changes.  The matter of Zhe Wenxin cannot be brought to light, so it naturally becomes a neglected factor.  Furthermore, this matter does not matter to others, it only affects oneself.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but blame himself secretly, he had to find a solution as soon as possible.  Achang and Li Donglin who went to Suizhou were a strange force. Lin Zhao vaguely felt that they would help him. Now this feeling is getting stronger and he has high hopes for them.  Just what can be done?  The results are unpredictable.  "Brother Dongyang, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Zhong Shidao saw Lin Zhao sweating profusely, so he stepped forward to ask with concern.  "No, maybe it's because the weather is getting hotter!" Zhewenxin's matter is a secret, and Lin Zhao doesn't plan to tell anyone anymore for the time being. ?????????????????????????? But it¡¯s only April, and there are still chills in the breeze. Is it really that hot?  Zhong Shidao shook his head gently. Since Lin Zhao didn't want to say anything, why did he need to ask more questions?  The Zhong family owes a lot of favors to others. When I go to Suizhou this time, I just try my best to help, whether it is official or private matters.  Zhong Shidao clearly remembered that before leaving, his uncle told him: Lin Dongyang is a young man who has a lot of potential, and his future is limitless. You should try your best to make friends with him, it will be of great benefit. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Just for this friendship, we should try our best to help "Brother Dongyang, no matter what happens, just relax, everything will be solved!" Zhong Shidao said with consolation, "Qingjian City  All the scouts have been sent out. If there is any news from Suizhou, it will be reported back as soon as possible. " Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "Thank you, Uncle Yi. Thank you later for me, sir. Hey, I asked you this time.  It's really a bit unfair to be my deputy, it's hard work!" "Where? As long as Shilang Lin doesn't dislike it, it's all I want," Zhong Shidao joked and left.  Lin Zhao originally laughed along, but as he smiled, his smile stopped involuntarily.  Silence, replaced by a long silence!  Lin Zhao was thinking about Suizhou's actions. It was right to adapt to changes, but at least a general charter and ideas were needed.  However, as Master Zhong said, it is useless to be anxious and must be dealt with calmly.  With so many people helping you, everything will fall into place.  Of course, necessary preparations are still needed. The situation in Suizhou may be a big game.  Since we are playing chess, we must deploy our troops and generals.  Lin Zhao called a servant from Fuzhou, and when Achang left, he left a few people for him, who could be called confidants, and they came in handy at this time.  "You go back to Fuzhou now and tell the uncle" Lin Zhao lowered his voice and gave a few instructions.  "Yes, uncle!" These people were all trained by Zhe Wenxin, so they were very loyal to Lin Zhao. After hearing the order, they immediately got on their horses and left with two people Zhong Shidao happened to walk quickly.  Come, after seeing it from a distance, he smiled softly and shouted: "Brother Dongyang, news from Suizhou!" As soon as he heard the news from Suizhou, Lin Zhao jumped up from the ground and ran over quickly.  "How is it?" Before he arrived, Lin Zhao asked??Hurry to ask.  "There is news from Suizhou. The person who presided over the peace talks in Xixia is named Tuoba Shi." "Tuoba Shi? Do you know anything about it?" Lin Zhao knew little about Xixia, and the information given by Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites was also very  Limited, but Zhongshidao and the border army generals may have a lot of understanding.  "I only know that this person is from the Xixia royal family, in his forties, mature and prudent!" Unfortunately, the clues provided by Zhongshidao are also extremely simple.  "Oh?!" Zhong Shidao shook his head and said: "This is not the point. There are Linghu guards appearing in Suizhou. It is said that Empress Dowager Liang's personal bodyguard Zong Mengyou may be in Suizhou! In comparison, Tuoba Stone seems to have no  That's important." "What's wrong?" Lin Zhao understood after listening to Zhong Shidao's brief explanation. It turned out to be Zhang Yizhi from Xixia. Hehe, that's interesting.  In order to save her younger brother, Empress Dowager Liang sent all her lovers here. It was really not easy!  "These two people, one is bright and the other is dark, Brother Dongyang needs to be careful!" Master Zhong said with profound meaning, and he also felt that the situation was becoming more and more complicated.  "Okay!" Lin Zhao agreed, but thoughts kept going on in his mind, what's wrong?  He seemed to have thought of something, but he couldn't remember it for a while.  Regardless, in short, the current situation in Suizhou is becoming more and more interesting, and there seem to be more and more opportunities to take advantage of. Unfortunately, it is beyond my reach.  We can only look forward to it. It would be the best if Achang can make some progress.  ¡°Now we can¡¯t control so much. Even if Suizhou is a dragon¡¯s pond and a tiger¡¯s den, now it¡¯s time to break in!¡±  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The right way is to know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger!  Lin Zhao began to understand the envoys of the Xixia peace talks, and Xixia also understood them.  Suizhou Post House, when Meng Mengyu arrived, a man in his forties, majestic but elegant, walked over. He looked very steady, with a bit of wisdom in his eyes, quite powerful but also powerful.  An approachable person, this person is none other than Tuoba Shi, the Xixia peace envoy.  "Tuoba Shi has seen Gong Meng blackmailing guards!" Tuoba Shi is the most important surname in the party. It can be said that he belongs to the Xixia royal family, and the current leader Li Bingchang is the elder within the fifth server.  It stands to reason that his status is still noble enough, but when he sees Mengmeng, he still has to be respectful.  There is no other way, who would let someone pretend to be the Queen Mother¡¯s concubine?  How about being loved?  Pillow style is very scary, and this kind of person cannot be offended at all.  This kind of treatment is no different from the situation of Xue Huaiyi, Zhang Yizhi, Zhang Changzong and others during the Wu Zhou period.  When Xue Huaiyi was favored, Wu Sansi, Wu Chengsi and others rushed to hold the whip for him.  Later, when the Zhang brothers became favored, they affectionately called Wulang and Liulang. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? This is the kind of treatment we get in Xixia now, so even the royal family with the surname Tuoba has to keep a low profile.  Of course, the reason why Tuoba Shi was respectful was related to the fact that he was a confidant of Empress Dowager Liang.  Just imagine, in a peace negotiation involving the life of her younger brother, can Empress Dowager Liang feel safe using an outsider?  This feeling is very useful to Gong Mengyou, even though a career like face-shou is a bit disgraceful.  But if it weren't for this, he would be nothing more than a bodyguard now, and he would have to be humble when meeting these important people.  Now when someone else nods and bows to me, it feels quite refreshing!  It is precisely because of this that Meng Mengyou gradually became a little carried away, even a little forgetful.  Once you get involved with power and vanity, it is difficult to let go, so you are more and more afraid of losing everything you have.  "You're welcome, Lord Tuoba. I came here today to convey to you some of the Queen Mother's instructions on peace talks!" Meng Mengxiao had to show off and be vain.  "Excuse me!" Tuoba Shi was also helpless. Who would let someone be the Queen Mother's pet peeve?  Today, I am in front of me for peace talks, but there is a man behind me. It seems that one is bright and the other is dark, complementing each other?  But in the end, who listens to whom?  In the end, I'm afraid they will be constraining each other, which will lead to trouble.  Especially for a person like Meng Mengyou, a close bodyguard, how much does he know about negotiation?  Although Tuoba Shi was dissatisfied in his heart, he did not dare to say it out loud. He could only pray secretly: As long as he doesn't cause trouble to himself when the time comes, he would really be thankful.  He didn't know that Empress Dowager Liang had arrived in Suizhou in person. If this was the case, the situation would be better.  The Queen Mother is wise and wise, and she is better than this pretty boy!  Mengmengyue still had the same posture and said: "The Queen Mother said that the top priority is to find a way to change the Prime Minister from the hands of the Song Dynasty people." "Yes!" This is the most important principle. When he was in Xingqing Mansion, Liang  The Queen Mother once gave instructions face-to-face.  "Also, since it is a peace negotiation, and the war between Song and Xia has turned into friendship from now on, then the people of Song Dynasty should completely withdraw from Suizhou!" "This" Tuoba Shi thought to himself, this may not be easy to handle.  On the battlefield, the Xixia army did not occupy anything.??Advantages.  "I'm telling you, don't worry!" Meng Mengyu seemed to have noticed Tuoba Shi's difficulties and said: "The name of the peace negotiator of the Song Dynasty is Lin Zhao, and his wife is in our hands" Only half of what he said, beside the door  Someone reported: "The Song Dynasty peace negotiation delegation has entered the territory of Suizhou!" Mengmeng said with a bitter smile: "Hey, it really said that Cao ** Cao ** has arrived!" (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 395: Certificate of Approval

    "I know something about this Lin Zhao!" Knowing yourself and the enemy means you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Tuoba Shi naturally understands this truth.  If you are ordered to come to peace talks, if you don¡¯t even know the identity and general situation of the negotiating opponent, how can you have the qualifications to sit at the negotiating table?  Therefore, there is no need for Meng Meng to remind him, Tuoba Shi already knows it well.  "Oh? Do you understand?" Tong Mengyou was vaguely disappointed, as this was another opportunity to show off.  Tuoba Shi nodded and said briefly: "I have some understanding. This person was not born in the imperial examination in his weak years. He was a recent favorite of the Song Emperor in recent years. He once served as an envoy to Liao and Tubo, with good results and extraordinary intelligence." "It's good to know.  Don't underestimate the enemy, Liang Guoxiang has suffered a lot in his hands, and he has been tricked in Dashun City this time, so you must be careful during the peace talks and don't be fooled by this ghost! "  Mengmengyu hurriedly gave another instruction, and it seemed that it was difficult to conceal his hatred for Lin Zhao in his heart, as well as the fear that even he himself did not pay much attention to.  Tuoba Shi had other ideas. Liang Yimi was defeated many times by a young man named Lin Zhao from the Song Dynasty.  He returned from Hehuang Tubo and was defeated. This time in Dashun City, his entire army was wiped out, and he even became a prisoner.  These things have been rumored in Xixia for a long time. How could Tuoba Shi not know about it?  Therefore, I was on guard against this Lin Zhao from the beginning, at least I was mentally prepared.  Is it just that Lin Zhao is really that powerful?  He didn't seem to think so.  Tuoba Shi thought that maybe this had a lot to do with Liang Yimi's "stupidity" or his carelessness and underestimation of the enemy. ??????????????????????????????????????????? Underestimating the enemy¡¯s advance and not taking the opponent seriously. Isn¡¯t it common for Liang Yi to do this?  It's just that due to Liang Yimi's identity and status, some things can only be tacitly understood and must not be spoken out.  In addition, he has a close relationship with Empress Dowager Liang, so he has to give Liang Guoxiang some face, right?  Now I have paid enough attention to it and have been extra careful.  I want to see what Lin Zhao is capable of?  Is Liang Yi buried careless?  Or am I incompetent?  "Okay, then it depends on your method. It's best to teach him a lesson!" A ferocious smile emerged from the corners of Meng Mengyou's lips, and the "big enemy" finally arrived.  Now that I am in Suizhou, I should find a way to teach him a lesson.  For a moment, the jealousy in Mengmeng's heart surged into her heart again, and her hatred was particularly grand.  Of course, revenge is important, but Gu Chong is even more urgent. I think those jewelers should be here.  After giving these instructions, Meng Mengyou left quickly. He had other business to attend to!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the south of Suizhou City, the old Fuqing store has been around for many years.  In the early years, when the relationship between Song and Xia was harmonious, the market trade in Suizhou was also very prosperous. Those who opened inns and warehouses had a good life.  "It's a pity that in the past few years, the relationship between Song and Xia has deteriorated, wars have continued, and the market has been closed.  Not to mention anything else, the first thing is that they, the innkeepers, are suffering because the business has not been very good?  The innkeeper¡¯s surname is Wu. He is in his fifties. His ancestors seem to be Qiang people, but he has been completely Chineseized.  But now he lives in Xixia, so he is a Xixia man who understands Han etiquette.  Old Wu¡¯s idea was originally very simple. He would make a few more years of money, and when he was sixty years old, he could go home to take care of himself and have grandchildren.  Unfortunately, business is not doing well, and no customers have come to the door for many days.  He originally planned to close the door, but found that many people had suddenly arrived in the city recently. Old Wu hurriedly opened the door, hoping to bump into a few customers.  Later he heard that the Song and Xia countries were going to have peace talks in Suizhou.  Hearing this news, Lao Wu was quite happy. Let's cease the war and negotiate as soon as possible. Businessmen like them are the ones who are most affected by constant wars.  As long as the market reopens, Suizhou's business routes will flourish again, and then my business especially my wish to retire at the age of sixty and have grandchildren, will naturally come true, alas!  Thinking about it, I¡¯m a little excited!  Many times, good things come in pairs, and good luck always comes unexpectedly. No, as soon as the door opened, there was business coming to the door.  From a distance, he saw more than a dozen people walking in. This was his first business recently. Not to mention how happy he was, Old Wu immediately greeted them with a smile.  "Essentially, do you want some food? Or stay in a hotel?" "Stay in a hotel!" Yes, not bad!  It's a good start. A dozen people are staying in the hotel, which is a lot of money!  "Okay, I'll prepare the rooms for you right away!" "Well, remember, the drinks and food will also be served!" "Yes, yes!" "Dayong, hurry up and get ready!" Old Wu agreed with a smile, and then gave him a vicious look.  son.  When will this great guy be able to win and be more promising?  He also said he would go home and hold his grandson.Well, how can we safely leave our old store to them?  At the same time, Lao Wu also realized a serious problem, where is his grandson?  My daughter-in-law¡¯s belly hasn¡¯t moved yet?  No, when you make some money these days, you have to ask a good doctor to take a look. There are three unfilial piety, not having an offspring is the worst, but you can't delay the inheritance of the incense of the old Wu family.  "Everyone, please drink some tea first to moisten your throat, and the weather is getting hotter today The meal will be here soon." It was rare to have guests, so Old Wu was very attentive and served tea and poured water himself.  "Okay, thank you very much!" The dozen or so guests who came were also very polite.  Lao Wu asked with a smile: "Are you coming to Suizhou for business?" "Yes! Now that the peace talks are imminent, it will be a matter of time before the market reopens. The early bird catches the worm!" "Yes, that's the truth!"  Old Wu has met a lot of people over the years, and he has a very vicious eye. These people are indeed dressed as businessmen.  It's just that there is no luggage or goods with me. It seems that they may be selling valuable small items.  Or perhaps they are here to discuss with guests and purchase supplies.  The mutton, leather goods, and felts produced in Suizhou are all of the best quality. If they can be transported back to the Central Plains, they will definitely make a lot of money.  Old Wu smiled and said: "A few of you came to Suizhou to do fur business" "Hey, let's meet the guests first!" The guests responded softly, but did not answer directly.  Old Wu knew in his heart that 80% of this was a confidential matter. If he didn¡¯t want to disclose it, he could forget about it. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t ask any more questions.  While he was talking, the food and wine had already been served, and Old Wu said hello: "Everyone, please use it slowly, and then stayed away from it." "Hehe, you are really enthusiastic!" Li Donglin at the dinner table couldn't help but smile softly.  Needless to say, these guests are Li Donglin, Achang and others.  The purpose of their visit to Fuqing's old store was very clear. Just as they told Lao Wu, they were waiting for customers.  After Li Cheng intercepted the jewelry caravan, he inquired about them separately and learned the accurate information.  What's especially important is that the delivery location can only be arranged at the old Fuqing store in Suizhou City.  When they came here before, they were quite worried when they saw the old shop closing. How should they contact those mysterious Xixia customers?  Fortunately, Lao Wu opened the door in time, which saved a lot of trouble. They rushed over immediately, and met Lao Wu who was particularly attentive.  Achang smiled and said: "It seems that Suizhou is also a lot more desolate, and the vendors are having a hard time. But the wine and food are quite exquisite, already good!" Li Donglin took a look at the dishes on the table, which is of this level in the northwest  It's indeed pretty good.  But I guess Brother Achang hasn't been to my uncle's Jiangnan Residence yet, otherwise everything he eats in the future will be tasteless.  "Donglin, are you sure it's Fuqing's old store?" Achang seemed a little worried. If Li Donglin was tricked, they might all be found in Suizhou City.  These are all trivial matters. The point is that if it delays my uncle's big event and delays the rescue of the seventh girl, it will be troublesome.  Li Donglin nodded lightly: "You can't be wrong, it must be here. Let's stay here first and just wait!" "Who are the guests?" Li Donglin shook his head lightly: "Every year, ordinary people come to pick up the goods, and they come often.  It¡¯s different. I really don¡¯t know who is behind it.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Achang was doubtful and felt that Li Donglin was not telling the truth in this regard.  In fact, he didn¡¯t know. Li Donglin was really wronged in this matter. He really didn¡¯t know anything!  Is Li Donglin still in trouble now?  I'm afraid I'll be in trouble if my secret is exposed.  Li Donglin hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Brother Achang, I know you and the Minister Lin don't believe me Anyway, there is something I want to discuss with you!" "What's the matter?" Achang looked at him suspiciously.  Li Donglin was very vigilant.  Li Donglin complained secretly, he obviously had good intentions, why was he always so suspected?  well!  Young Master, Young Master, I am absolutely fiercely loyal!  "It's like this. Although I am in business, I used to be a scholar. I have always thought about taking the imperial examination and becoming an official. Unfortunately, something happened to my family, so I had to leave the business world. But if there is still a chance, I would really like to" Achang was thinking.  Thinking of his feelings, he said: "It can be seen that this Minister Lin has a high status and a bright future. I am wondering if I can work for him and find a career in the future?" "This" Achang did not expect that Li Donglin proposed  made such a request.  Are you sincere?  Is there any conspiracy?  "Brother Achang, there is no need to be embarrassed. I can also see that I have a mission to come to Suizhou this time. I just want to say that if I can be of any help, Donglin will definitely be obliged to do so. It can also be regarded as a letter of support for Lin Shilang.  "How about that?" Li Donglin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, if it weren't for the sect leader's summons, claiming to reveal his identity.?It doesn't matter, how dare he be so proactive and bold?  No matter what, it seems that the sect leader plans to inform the young master of his life experience, so that¡¯s good!  Everyone has a real core.  Especially when it comes to cooperating with Young Master, it's much easier, at least it doesn't have to be so sneaky.  Writing stories is really troublesome and can easily lead to misunderstandings. Li Donglin knows this very well these days.  However, before that, the drama must continue, and this certificate of nomination is still necessary!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 396 Momentum and Aura

    Certificate of application?  Achang was slightly startled, he did not expect such a plot.  When I came to Suizhou, my uncle told me to watch Li Donglin carefully.  I have been careful since coming to Xixia, and I haven't seen him do anything excessive.  Could it be that my uncle is too worried?  Achang thought so too, but still didn't dare to take it lightly.  After all, there was no substantial progress in the previous days in Suizhou, and there were even very few people he came into contact with. Even if Li Donglin had ulterior motives, he had no chance to act.  Now he suddenly offered to surrender and serve, which may be a good thing. My uncle lacks manpower around him. This Li Donglin is literate and somewhat intelligent. The most important thing is that he knows martial arts, which is what the young master needs.  Perhaps as he said himself, doing business was not his ambition. This is completely understandable. In the era when agriculture was emphasized and business was suppressed, how many scholars could easily go into business unless they had to?  My uncle is now a popular official in the imperial court, with an unlimited future. Now he has the important task of presiding over the peace talks between Song and Xia. He has a distinguished status and a lot of power.  If you can climb this line, there is no problem in mixing up your background.  After all, everyone has a compassionate heart, and it is even more common to cling to the powerful. Who would let such an opportunity go easily?  From this starting point, Achang completely believes it.  It¡¯s just that now is the time when the so-called customer is handing over, and it is also the time when things are most likely to go wrong. If Li Donglin has ulterior motives, something will happen at this time.  If this is Li Donglin's plan, wouldn't he fall into a trap?  Therefore, this issue is really not easy to grasp, and Achang is inevitably in a dilemma.  Li Donglin was very helpless when he saw this. He understood Achang's situation and thoughts.  But if not.  What can you do in Suizhou?  The sect leader has already sent a message.  There may be a few big fish in Suizhou, how can we let them go so easily?  "Trouble, really trouble!"  "Brother Achang, I know what you are worried about, but I have nothing to say. No matter how much I swear, you may not believe it, but there is one thing" Li Donglin was also helpless.  Now I don't have to worry about so much in my current plan. I have to be reckless. It depends on whether Achang has the courage to take the risk.  "Oh?" Achang suddenly became interested and looked directly at Li Donglin, trying to find out something from his eyes, but unfortunately he found nothing.  Li Donglin said in a deep voice: "May I ask why Brother Achang came to Suizhou? At least you want to gain something, right?" Achang did not answer, but it was equivalent to acquiescing.  "But according to the current situation, what can we gain?" Li Donglin shook his head and said: "Brother Achang must have been prepared to sacrifice when he came here, right? There is nothing terrible about death, but it is important to die well. Right?  ¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, in order to rescue the seventh girl.  What does death mean?  Achang clearly remembered that if it hadn't been for Zhe Wenxin, he would have been killed by the horse bandit's knife, so he should repay his kindness.  Li Donglin is right, death is easy, but it must be valuable, especially if my uncle has high hopes for him, and he must gain something.  "Okay, tell me!" Li Donglin smiled slightly, and then said seriously: "In that case, why not take a risk? Take a gamble, believe me, let people give it a try. Anyway, the result cannot be worse, maybe it will be better  There will be a surprise, what do you think?" Take a gamble?  !  Achang smiled. In fact, coming to Suizhou was just a gamble.  In this case, let's just gamble again.  It's nothing but death. If there is a surprise, that would be the best.  "Yes, but one thing, you have to remember. If we play any tricks, it doesn't matter if we die. I will definitely pull you to be my backer when I die!" Achang looked resolute and agreed in a deep voice, while also making a suggestion.  A serious threat.  Li Donglin is so helpless that his good intentions are treated as nothing!  I also encountered naked threats, alas!  Really!  Brother Achang, let¡¯s take a good look back at today¡¯s scene tomorrow!  No matter what happens, I have the initiative this time. Let¡¯s see what I can do next!  "Sir, just wait for my good news!" Li Donglin is full of confidence. This certificate of nomination is very important and must be done beautifully.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "We finally arrived in Suizhou!" Lin Zhaoqing relaxed when he saw Suizhou City in the distance.  One breath.  After leaving Qingjian City and rushing on the road, we finally arrived at Suizhou, the destination of the peace talks.  The etiquette of this peace talk is not that complicated. There is no statement from the chief and deputy envoys. Only Lin Zhao is fully responsible.  Of course, the general principles were set by the imperial court, and Han Jiang, the envoy of Shaanxi Luxuanfu, was in charge of supervision. Don't worry, the emperor and prime ministers of Bianjing probably all had this idea.  Lin Zhao came to Suizhou and found out thatThere are only two helpers!  There is one Liu Changzuo, one Zongshi Dao, and five thousand elite soldiers on their side.  There were 3,000 cavalry guards brought from Qingzhou. When they came out of Qingjian City, Zhong'e was not at ease, so he asked Zhong Shidao to lead 2,000 Zhong's family troops to help out. The peace envoy's guard also reached 5,000.  There are so many people.  The quality of these soldiers is very good. It can be said that they are brave and high-spirited, and their momentum is not weak.  Apart from anything else, the most direct role of coming to Suizhou is to prop up the appearance and show the military appearance and power of the Song Dynasty to the Xixia people, so as to strengthen the peace talks.  The peace talks in Suizhou, since they are talks, are also negotiations, which are also a part of the war.  After all, so far, Song Xia has not really ceased war, it can only be said to be a temporary truce.  Not only that, although Xixia proposed this peace talk, it was not Xixia's initiative to surrender.  Because of a small victory in Jingzhou, the Xixia people insisted that there was a mutual victory and defeat, and they were willing to negotiate peace only because they did not want to live in ruins.  For this reason, Zhe Kexing has been impeached in many cases.  Logically speaking, Song Ting should give him a severe blow and a lesson for saying that his attitude is not correct.  However, the big shots in the court had their own thoughts, were eager to cease the war, and were worried about the threat of the Liao Kingdom in Youzhou, so they easily agreed.  So much so that the issue of status now seems very embarrassing.  Peace talks!  Since it is a negotiation, then the status is equal. Song and Xia are negotiating on an equal footing!  The Xixia people insisted on this and did not give in at all in terms of status and momentum. Even if the Prime Minister was captured, their attitude was quite tough.  But the officials in Bianjing thought that Xixia was a minister of the Song Dynasty, so they were naturally inferior!  But in fact?  "Pedantry is harming the country!"  So now, at the negotiating table, the Song Dynasty¡¯s due momentum is gone!  This made Lin Zhao very angry. It was simply making peace negotiations difficult!  Fortunately, what is being compared at the negotiation table is not just momentum, but aura is equally important!  That¡¯s right, the aura of the peace negotiator!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 397 A surprise is waiting for him

    In the south of Suizhou City, there is an old store in Fuqing.  The owner, Lao Wu, is busy. With guests checking in, there will naturally be more things to do.  As long as he can make money, he is very happy even if it is hard work. As soon as he finished cleaning the table, he looked up and saw a group of people walking in.  Ouch, what?  Is business so good these days?  Are there so many customers again?  Lao Wu was very happy.  It's been a long time since the business has been so good. This time, as soon as we opened the door, there were so many guests, which is really rare.  It seems that the day is not far away when I can make enough money to hire a doctor for my daughter-in-law and give birth to my own grandson.  "Guests, do you want some food or accommodation?" Old Wu smiled and stepped forward immediately, very attentive, respectful and enthusiastic.  "Looking for someone!" Old Wu didn't expect the visitor to have such a bad attitude, and his words were even colder, vicious, and not polite at all.  However, these days, there are more and more rich, powerful and arrogant people, so it is not unusual for such a situation to occur.  Lao Wu has been running a store for many years, and some things have become commonplace and accustomed to him, so he does not have any negative emotions. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If We Can¡¯t Offend You, Can¡¯t We?Can¡¯t?Escape?  Old Wu immediately obeyed and asked: "I wonder who you are looking for?" "Do you have any merchants from Xizhou?" "Xizhou?" Old Wu was slightly startled, a little dazed, but he understood after a moment.  Aren¡¯t they the same people who came before?  So that¡¯s what happened, what a joy!  Old Wu was a little disappointed, but the guests' requests were always the most important. These are my masters and must be taken care of.  The old shopkeepers have a lot of ideas, and they all seem to be businessmen, as long as they come to Suizhou in the future.  They all live here by themselves.  It¡¯s also a big investment!  Now let¡¯s take care of it first.  So he happily went to inform the guests from the previous few days.  "A few guests, someone is looking for you!" Lao Wu stood at the door and shouted.  Li Donglin and Achang in the room were all shocked when they heard the news. What?  Are those jewelry customers from Xixia here?  Li Donglin and Achang looked at each other, slightly embarrassed.  It's no wonder. After all, he is not from the caravan. If someone here recognizes him, he is likely to get involved.  Things are a bit troublesome.  Although when I asked about it at the time, the caravan said that the number of people picking up the goods was different every year and it was not a big problem, it was still unavoidable that I was a little worried.  This kind of performance in Achang¡¯s eyes inevitably makes people a little suspicious.  how?  What's wrong with this kid?  Could it be that there is something wrong in your heart?  A guilty conscience?  Although Achang temporarily believed Li Donglin's so-called surrender certificate, he also looked forward to his wonderful performance, hoping that it would be a good start for the rescue of the seventh girl and help his uncle's actions.  However, Achang has never dared to let his guard down.  Still wary of Li Donglin.  After all, it is necessary to be on guard against others, and there are many mysterious things about Li Donglin.  Especially when customers from Xixia came to visit today.  Even more special.  If he really has ulterior motives, then today is the day when he colludes with Xixia, and maybe he will take action immediately.  For a time, the atmosphere in the small inn was tense and even murderous!  Being alert is a must, so Achang is even more nervous than Li Donglin.  Seeing this scene, Li Donglin couldn't help but shook his head slightly. He was so kind-hearted, but he was still suspected. He was really helpless!  However, there is nothing that can be done about it. Many things cannot be discussed face to face, so misunderstandings can be misunderstood.  Li Donglin has a mentality of enduring humiliation, but he is very relaxed, and now he doesn't care much anymore.  Furthermore, he felt that it was a good thing for Achang to be so cautious and vigilant. If his side betrayed the gang, his vigilance would come in handy, and it might even be crucial.  "Brother Achang, I'm going to meet the guests!" Li Donglin asked for instructions, got up and walked out.  I thought to myself: I am upright and not afraid of slanting shadows, just watch it, my certificate of submission is here!  "Okay!" Achang responded, stood up and said, "I'll go with you!" Today is a more important scene, and he must be present. Achang always insists on sailing the boat carefully.  Li Donglin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Achang has gone. If anything happens, he might be his helping hand.  But in this case, wouldn't it be a joke if he got cheated?  Or it might cause some misunderstanding, which would be bad.  ¡°In the final analysis, Achang still doesn¡¯t trust himself completely. It¡¯s really troublesome!  But now that the matter has come to this, we can only bite the bullet and take it one step at a time.  "Are you looking for Li?" Li Donglin walked out of the room and saw several burly Xixia people, who looked a bit sinister, standing at the door.  "You? Are you from Yushixuan in Xizhou?" The Xixia people did not take Li Donglin seriously and asked directly.  "Yes!" He said too much, so Li Donglin didn't say much else and immediately showed a?Token, to show identity.  The people who pick up the goods seem to change every year, so they only recognize the tokens but not the person, and they have no doubt about Li Donglin's identity.  Just think about it, it was agreed to change the delivery from Xingqing Prefecture to Suizhou, especially the old Fuqing store. Outsiders don't know, so there won't be any mistakes.  "Very good, where are the things?" The Xixia people asked in a deep voice after seeing the token. Apparently they had recognized Li Donglin's identity.  Li Donglin smiled and said: "Of course you are ready, please come with me!" Entering the room, Li Donglin quickly opened several boxes and cages, took off the silk and satin covering them, and said: "Look, these are beautiful jade from the Western Regions  !" A piece of exquisite jade was displayed in front of them. The burly Xixia people seemed to be quite proficient in these things, and nodded: "Muet fat jade, yes, they are all good things!" Obviously, they are very satisfied.  Thus his master may also be satisfied, and the person to whom his master wishes to give it will also be satisfied.  Then everyone will be happy, and their benefits will naturally be indispensable!  "Is it just these things? Didn't you say there are rubies? Where are the things?" Obviously, there was an agreement on the content of the goods, so Xixia asked carefully.  Achang stood aside and saw that all the links were normal. It seemed that there was nothing wrong with Li Donglin. Is he really serving his life wholeheartedly?  !  This is of course the best, it¡¯s just about this ruby.  What kind of trouble is he going to make?  What is the so-called Certificate of Voting?  Or is there something else hidden?  Let's see how Li Donglin copes with it!  "Ruby. Of course there is!" Li Donglin said with a smile: "It's just that this thing is a little special" "What's wrong? What's so special about it?" The Xixia people suddenly became suspicious.  "That's itthis ruby" Li Donglin gushed immediately.  Start telling stories!  Achang couldn¡¯t help but shook his head gently, could such a crude story work?  approximately  In an ordinary house, the appearance is unremarkable and there is no grand ostentation.  Of course, there are strict defenses by Spirit Fox guards both inside and outside.  There is also a Xixia army stationed not far from the house, but it is not intentional, everything goes as it should.  When night fell, Mengmeng hurriedly came to Empress Dowager Liang's bedroom, and her purpose was obvious.  "My lord, the Queen Mother has gone to bed. She told you not to come, please come back!" He didn't want to but was blocked by the maid, who refused to let him enter the room at all.  ¡°This¡­¡± Gong Mengyou suddenly felt unhappy and disappointed.  Could it be that he has fallen out of favor?  Or what happened?  Today is not Empress Dowager Liang¡¯s menstrual period, right?  As for contraceptive measures, they are in place.  There must be no problem, how could this be?  I was afraid that Empress Dowager Liang would be dissatisfied.  After arriving in Suizhou, he made a special effort to take supplements, but now he has no use for them.  Seeing this, the maid whispered: "My lord, the Queen Mother is tired. I will summon you another day!" "Okay!" Meng Mengxi couldn't say anything more, so she had to turn around and leave angrily.  Today, the Empress Dowager Liang did go to bed early, without even summoning Gong Mengxiao to attend her bed.  Gong Mengyou was a little disappointed, guessing that the Queen Mother might be tired from traveling and worried about Liang Yimi, so she was in no mood.  Little did he know that Empress Dowager Liang felt melancholy because of Zhe Wenxin's words!  At this moment, she is alone and unable to sleep, and she still thinks to herself that she would like to win "the heart of one person, and we will never be apart until we grow old together." But where is her lover?  Didn¡¯t you hide Pang¡¯s son?  Li Liangzuo?  Or is it deception?  Empress Dowager Liang shook her head gently. Her first husband abandoned her, the king took advantage of her, and Mengmeng was just a creature. How could he be called a beloved person?  Have you ever had true love?  Have you ever felt true love?  After putting aside her love, Empress Dowager Liang really felt lonely and uncomfortable!  She is a woman, so she naturally hopes that her soul can have a destination and someone who cares about her, but unfortunately she has nothing!  Seeing Zhe Wenxin¡¯s little happiness, Empress Dowager Liang couldn¡¯t be more envious.  It's a pity that he will never feel like that again in this life. How can the majestic Queen Mother have an affair?  The Ai family is really sad!  Maybe this is the helplessness of life. Once you have status and power, you must lose something!  Here, the Empress Dowager Liang could not sleep alone, and she could not sleep alone in the empty room. She was still somewhat worried in her heart, fearing that her love would be shaken.  I don¡¯t know how that matter went?  Mengmeng couldn't sleep, so he got up and asked his confidants.  "Have everything arrived?" "Don't worry, sir, the quality of the fine mutton-fat jade is very good!"He nodded lightly: "That's good!" The customer of the jade items in Li Donglin's hands was none other than Gong Mengxi, because Empress Dowager Liang had always liked jade, and in order to suit her fancy, Gong Mengxi would find ways to search for beautiful jade from everywhere every year.  Among them is a Xizhou caravan, which can travel to Hehuang and has contacts with the Western Regions to purchase fine jade.  Merchants in the northwest frontier don¡¯t consider so many details when doing business, and they don¡¯t care which country their customers are from.  As long as the supplies are not prohibited by the imperial court, there is generally no problem.  Ever since, this caravan has been collecting jade for Gong Mengyou for three consecutive years. In the past, it was sent to Xingqing Mansion.  This time, because he and the Empress Dowager Liang were both in Suizhou, he thought of sending it to Suizhou so that it could be dedicated to the Empress Dowager Liang as soon as possible, so he came up with the idea of ??changing the route.  Now that the jade has been delivered, Mengmeng was thinking that he would give it to Empress Dowager Liang as soon as possible. She would definitely like it.  Then there will be no trouble in this matter of being a pet, it is his top priority.  "By the way, didn't you say there was a ruby ??bud?" Meng Mengyu looked at the jade presented by her confidant, observed it carefully, and was very satisfied.  In order to suit his liking, he can now be said to be a jade connoisseur.  But obviously he cares more about the most important thing in this cargo!  I thought to myself that the Queen Mother would be more beautiful and radiant after putting on this step rocker!  "Sir, this ruby ??is a little special!" The words of his confidant immediately made Meng Mengyue a little curious and have some questions.  ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Gong Mengyu frowned and asked in a deep voice.  "That's right!" said a confidant: "The businessman said that this ruby ????step is a relic of the Princess of Gaochang and has a history of hundreds of years. It is said that the princess once said in front of the Buddha that if a beloved man is willing to do it in the temple,  After bathing and fasting for a day, worshiping devoutly, and then personally bringing the step rocker to the beloved woman, the woman will never leave him and obey his orders throughout his life." After hearing this, Mengmeng was immediately moved.  He obviously bought this thing to give to Empress Dowager Liang, in order to keep her favor.  If according to this statement, as long as you fast and make offerings, and then bring it to the woman, you can never leave, love each other deeply, etc. He doesn't believe it, and he doesn't care.  But these words obviously moved him to obey his orders throughout his life.  If the Queen Mother listens to herself all her life, why should she care about Gu Chong?  Don't worry about this issue at all.  There is no need for me to be so lowly and submissive, and I might even be able to point my fingers at the government Power is very attractive to everyone.  Therefore, after hearing this sentence, Mengmeng was immediately moved. It can be said that it was exactly what he wanted.  "Is it true?" Mengmeng was very curious and full of doubts.  The guard said: "That's what the businessman said, and it was very vivid. It is said that it is a famous legend in Gaochang area. Many people wanted to get this step, but unfortunately they all failed. They said that this thing was originally intended for donation.  They tried their best to buy it from merchants. Tubo Zanpu¡¯s father Jiao Siluo grew up in the Gaochang area, and they have a close relationship with each other.  If you put it this way, it is really possible.  Furthermore, Meng Mengxiao subconsciously hopes that it is true, so that his future status and authority can be guaranteed, so he has already believed it 70% to 80%.  "Yes, the merchant is very pious and has enshrined the treasure at Puji Temple in the south of the city. If you" The confidants probably understood what Mengmeng was thinking, so they stopped.  "In that case, I'll think about it and prepare to take a bath and fast tomorrow!" This is very attractive to Mengmeng. At the same time, he also wants to surprise Empress Dowager Liang, so some things can only be done in private He wants to  Prepare a surprise, and another surprise is also waiting for him (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 398: Jiang Taigong Fishing

    Lin Zhao rushed to Suizhou as a peace envoy, but he was not in a hurry to start peace talks, or even made any moves.  It¡¯s not that Lin Zhao is slacking off, but it involves a question of initiative and passivity.  Because of the weakness of Song Ting, the current situation in Suizhou is nominally equal peace talks between the two parties.  There is no question of which side is dominant and which side is weak.  Since there is no advantage in momentum, we can only compare with the aura, which is the aura of the peace envoy.  At this time, if any party takes the initiative, it will inevitably mean that it is eager for peace talks, and it will inevitably be in a weak position at the negotiation table.  Although it may seem like a small thing, it actually has a huge impact.  Just like a duel between two martial arts masters, whoever strikes first is likely to fail.  Who can keep his composure and who has a stronger aura, it can be said that there are many things involved and the stakes are huge.  Lin Zhao has a very clear understanding of this point. He must not take the initiative first.  In addition to the negotiation issue, there is another very important reason.  That is, the Zhewen Core is still in the hands of the Xixia people. If I take the initiative too much, wouldn't it be a signal to the Xixia people: I care about the Zhewen Core and I am very anxious?  Lin Zhao is indeed anxious, but this anxiety must not be revealed to the Xixia people, otherwise he will be pinched by others, and the entire peace negotiation process will be very passive.  At the same time, Lin Zhao also wanted to buy himself and Achang a little time to find a way to save people.  So you have to be calm and composed. This is a process of competing for patience.  Anyway, the Song army is temporarily at an advantage on the battlefield, and the generals in the states and counties on the border are on guard and are not worried that the Xixia people will cause any trouble.  on the contrary.  Liang Yi buried it in his own hands.  Can the Xixia people not care about their prime minister?  How could Queen Mother Liang not care about her younger brother?     Rumor has it.  Empress Dowager Liang's chief friend and confidant Gong Mengyou has come to Suizhou. The purpose is obvious, and he must be targeting Liang Yimi.  Both sides have hostages in their hands, and they are both very important. At this time, they are competing to see who can keep their composure and who is more patient.  In short, it can be summed up in one word, that is - patience!  "Wen Xin, don't worry. I will find a way to save you!" Lin Zhao secretly swore, calmed down and prepared to rescue Zhe Wenxin.  Although there is no rush for the peace talks, we cannot be idle when we arrive in Suizhou.  Especially the matter of rescuing Ori Wenxin cannot be resolved at the negotiation table, and we can only find another way.  Lin Zhao guessed that Zhe Wenxin had arrived in Suizhou around this time. Should he go to Suizhou for a walk?  Achang and Li Donglin are also in Suizhou City. Will there be any progress?  At the same time, go to Suizhou to learn about the situation.  It can be regarded as knowing yourself and the enemy.  So with this mentality, Lin Zhao wanted to sneak into Suizhou City secretly.  check it out.  But when he proposed this idea, Zhong Shidao couldn't help but objected: "Brother Dongyang, as a peace negotiator, you have a lot of stakes and cannot go out to take risks easily." "It's not an adventure, it's just going to Suizhou.  It's just a walk, I'm going in secret, who will know?" Lin Zhao didn't care, the trip to Suizhou was necessary for him.  "Are you really going to go? Suizhou is the territory of the Xixia people!" Seeing this, Zhong Shidao knew that his persuasion seemed to be of no use.  , very worried.  After all, Suizhou City is controlled by the Xixia people, and Lin Zhao has a high status. If something goes wrong, it will be in trouble.  Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "It will be okay. Although Suizhou City is controlled by the Xixia people, there are still many Han people in the city. Who can recognize me if I am among them?" Lin Zhao was quite insistent on this.  He couldn't say anything about Orifumin, so the reason sounded a little far-fetched.  Zhong Shidao was very helpless. He vaguely noticed that Lin Zhao seemed to have another agenda, but he didn't say it, so he couldn't ask more questions, so he had no choice but to shake his head.  "Then I'll go with you!" Master Zhong thought about it, and only by using this method can he feel more at ease.  Before leaving, his uncle repeatedly told him that he must protect Lin Zhao's safety.  Between public and private affairs, between emotion and reason, these are all matters within one's own bounds.  However, what Lin Zhao was going to do was a private matter, so it was not convenient to bring him with him, so he had to say politely: "No, Uncle Yi, I'm leaving. You are still needed here to take charge of the overall situation and take precautions. Especially in the camp.  Someone is staying behind to prepare for various possible situations. "Brother Chang Zuo is here, he will be fine!" Zhong Shidao was a little insistent. Maybe he would feel at ease only if he went by himself.  Or maybe it's just curiosity that makes you want to go and find out in person.  "Brother Chang Zuo is responsible for defense, everyone should perform their own duties!" Lin Zhao said helplessly: "Moreover, Brother Chang Zuo is good at defense, but he is probably not as good as Uncle Yi in terms of grasping the overall situation and adapting to changes. With you here, I can rest assured!"  Furthermore, you and I go together, the goal isIf you are too big, it will easily arouse others' suspicion.  " There was no other way. Lin Zhao could only say something against his will, put a high hat on Zhongshi Dao, and temporarily wronged Liu Changzuo. It was a temporary expedient, there was no other way! Seeing this, Zhongshi Dao knew that even persistence was useless.  , had no choice but to say: "Okay, brother Dongyang, be careful.  " "Well, remember, my going out is a secret, only you know it.  Lin Zhao gave some instructions and said: "Besides, we need you to show off here. Everything in the camp is left to Uncle Yi!"  " "Brother Dongyang, don't worry!  "Although Master Zhong is young, his talent is still very good. He is the best junior of the Zhong family and will be the best general in the northwest in the future. His qualifications are not limited. After some talking, Lin Zhao spent a lot of effort to leave and dress up.  After that, he set off with a few servants, mainly the Zhe family's subordinates from Fuzhou, and the others were a general whom Lin Zhao had trained in the army.  For a period of time, if he couldn't even cultivate a few close soldiers, he would really have failed. Seeing this situation, Zhong Shidao felt a little suspicious. How could Lin Zhao be so mysterious?  Tell me? I hope he goes away safely. Regarding Lin Zhao¡¯s character, Zhong Shidao is quite relieved ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~ The place where the Song Dynasty peace envoys were stationed was on a high hill. Although it was located in Suizhou, it was actually within the control of the Song army.  The situation was quite special. Lin Zhao took only a few people and went out quietly. Lin Zhao kept thinking about the news from Achang in Suizhou.  There is some progress, and Lin Zhao is very happy about this, especially Li Donglin, who is said to be able to play a big role, and said it is interesting to prepare a certificate for himself! Lin Zhao is very curious and hopes to see it when he arrives in Suizhou.  A good show! Of course, the focus is always on rescuing Orifumi Xin!  ¡°Sect Master, it seems that you expected it well.  The young master has indeed gone out, and it seems that he may be going to Suizhou!  " Lin Zhao did not attract anyone's attention when he left the camp, but he could not escape the eyes of others outside the camp. The Iron Face Sect Leader and Jiang Leiting stood in a bush outside the Song Army camp and saw Lin Zhao  Going out. Although Lin Shilang was deliberately pretending, how could he deceive the familiar people? Jiang Leiting admired the Iron Mask Sect Master and said softly: "The Sect Master is really clever!  " "Where is the magic plan?  The leader of the Iron-faced Sect shook his head slightly and said: "Donglai has taken action in Suizhou. The young master will naturally be concerned when he gets the news."  Mrs. Zhe's affairs cannot be left to others, the young master must do it himself!  " "It's just that Suizhou is not safe. The young master is going like this, and there are only so many people around him.  The safety aspect is really worrying!  "Jiang Leiting was worried. "Young Master is very brave, and he always dares to take risks like this!  "The Iron Mask Master is also a little helpless. The young master likes to go out incognito, and safety issues always make people worried. Every time he goes to foreign lands such as Khitan, Tubo and Dangxiang, it is really extremely dangerous. It seems that it is indeed necessary.  Tell the young master his true life experience as soon as possible. How can he be in danger if he is too valuable? He must be careful in the future! "Thing, please dispatch the manpower as soon as possible. The young master will go to Suizhou, and I will leave the safety to you!"  "Under the current circumstances, there is nothing they can do. They can only help each other secretly. "Yes!  "Jiang Tingting knew that there would be such hard work, but he was happy to do it. The leader of the Iron Mask Sect smiled and said: "Let's go, I will go with you to see what that boy Dong Lin can do in Suizhou.  What a trick!  "    "good!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Suizhou City, Achang looked at Li Donglin in astonishment and asked, ¡°Donglin, your method is feasible.  ?  "It's just an ordinary ruby ????walker. Who knew that this kid had made up so many tricks? Achang was a little funny. But he also felt that Li Donglin's legend about Princess Gaochang didn't seem to stand up to scrutiny at all, and he was a little worried.  This kid was trying to make up for the Xixia people's secret code. Li Donglin asked, "Isn't it possible?  So do you have any better ideas?  " "But your story is not perfect!  "Achang was a little helpless. If it weren't for Li Donglin, he wouldn't have been able to contact the Xixia people. This was the root of his helplessness. "Don't worry, it doesn't matter if it's not perfect, as long as someone believes in it!  "Li Donglin vowed, even though it was a gamble, he was still somewhat sure.?.  "Where do you get such confidence?" Achang asked, seemingly unconvinced.  "Where does the confidence come from?" Li Donglin was suddenly a little stunned. He really couldn't answer this question easily.  It is possible that Mengmeng's affairs in Suizhou were obtained through the channel of the Iron Mask Sect Leader. From this, it is speculated that the Empress Dowager Liang is also here, and these matters cannot be disclosed to Achang.  As for the story about Princess Gaochang, it was completely made up by him to suit her own liking.  A male favorite will definitely care about his own power, and even more about the hard-won favor.  It is difficult to make the hostess dislike the new and dislike the old, sowhen there is such a legend, I believe someone will be interested.  They also made baseless guesses and had a false mentality. In addition, the Xixia people also believed in Buddhism, so it was still possible.  How should I explain it to Achang?  In desperation, Li Donglin looked at Achang and shook his head gently: "Buddha said, it can't be said!" It can't be said, but someone can help him say it!  Just when Achang was helpless and a little angry, the people sent out came back.  "How was it?" When the Xixia customer left, they secretly sent someone to follow him, hoping to trace the source of the big fish and also as a precaution against Li Donglin.  "They are very alert, and they were almost discovered several times on the way. Fortunately, there was no danger!" The more alert they are, the more likely they are to have a secret, which may mean there is a big fish, which makes Achang immediately interested.  Those sent out were all experts from the Fuzhou Zhe family, and two of them were even better at tracking.  In order to help Lin Zhao rescue his sister, Zhe Kexing was very generous and cooperative.  Achang asked hurriedly: "Where are they? What's going on?" "In the west of the city, in a house! There are many good people inside. We don't dare to get too close for fear of being noticed. In addition, there is a group of Xixia troops not far from the outside.  Stationed, it seems irrelevant. But if something happens to that house, they will definitely arrive as soon as possible!" The people under his command have found out the matter very clearly. As for what's going on inside Achang knows that it must be very difficult to let this happen.  Several good trackers retreated despite the difficulties.  But precisely because of this, the characters in the mansion are even more curious.  "See, is there a big fish in the house?" This seemed to be the best explanation, which saved Li Donglin a lot of words.  "So what?" Achang asked, waiting for Li Donglin's next move.  Li Donglin shook his head and said: "I have been to Xingqing Mansion for a few years, and I have heard about some things. The people in this house must not be simple." "Then do you know who he is?" Achang asked softly: "Could it be?  Xixia peace envoy Tuoba Shi? " "Probably not!" Before Li Donglin could speak, his tracking expert replied: "I heard that Tuoba Shi lives in a general's mansion here and is guarded by a large army.  He is a noble person, but he must be extremely secretive and does not want to be known to outsiders. " "So it is not a public figure, but it is definitely a big fish. This person must be very important!" Li Donglin answered!  In a word, there is no doubt that that is the residence of Mengmeng.  There are also rumors that Empress Dowager Liang may also accompany her. Is this true?  If that's the case Li Donglin just thought about it. He would never dare to make an independent decision on such a major matter!  "What should we do next?" Achang looked at Li Donglin quietly. He realized that he had underestimated this person before.  Li Donglin smiled and said: "Since the house cannot be approached, we can only find a way to let the people inside come out!" "You mean" Achang suddenly understood why Li Donglin wanted to create the legend of Princess Gaochang.  "That's right, Ruby Bu Yao, Puji Temple, just wait for the bait to bite!" "Are you sure the fish will bite the hook?" Achang was doubtful!  "There is a way, Jiang Taigong is fishing, and those who are willing to take the bait will take the bait!" (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 399: Taking Risks

    "Tai Gong Jiang is fishing? It's interesting!" Lin Zhao, who rushed to Suizhou, followed Achang's instructions and went directly to Fuqing's old store.  After learning about Li Donglin's strategy, he suddenly became thoughtful!  "Uncle, you shouldn't have come to Suizhou. It's very unsafe here. Your status is valuable and you shouldn't put yourself in danger!" Although Achang received the summons and knew that Lin Zhao was coming.  But deep down in my heart, I didn¡¯t hope so, and I tried to dissuade him, but it was of no use. My uncle came after all.  Li Donglin was also a little surprised, but he soon felt relieved. The young master has always been this way, and they have long been accustomed to it.  As for Achang not telling him, he was obviously still on guard against himself. Although it was helpless, it was completely understandable.  "Shilang Lin, students have no choice but to go into business. Although fame and fortune are still out of reach, in their dreams they will still" Li Donglin had to make up a story again and said sadly: "There is no hope of fame and fame, but when I see Shilang Lin,  The student took the liberty of requesting to find a family background, and I hope that the minister will grant it!" Lin Zhao had already heard about Li Donglin's pledge of allegiance, and now he mentioned it in person, and it seemed to be very sincere in his eyes.  Furthermore, so far, I have been relatively obedient. Although I cannot fully believe it, at least I can give it a try for now.  "Yes, as long as things are done beautifully this time, there will be no problem with family background!" Lin Zhao believed that with his current strength, it would not be difficult to handle this matter.  Furthermore, one can only take a risk and believe in Li Donglin's certificate of surrender.  If he didn't take a gamble, there would be no hope of rescuing Ori Wenxin.  "Is that house well guarded? Do the people inside come here secretly and keep a low profile?" Lin Zhao began to pay attention to this matter.  "That's right!" Lin Zhao still trusted Achang to do things.  Lin Zhao secretly guessed, could it be that Mengmeng really lived there?  He had received the news before and confirmed it twice. It was very consistent!  "Have you seen the person?" Li Donglin shook his head and said: "Every year, the people who pick up the goods are his subordinates, and the people are different. I have never seen the customer!" "Maybe it is him!" Lin Zhao said softly.  He smiled and said: "As for the people inside, they may be Spirit Fox Guards!" "Ling Fox Guards?" Li Donglin immediately asked in surprise: "Could it be the Lord of Xixia or the Queen Mother?" "You are well-informed?  "Achang couldn't help but be suspicious.  But the Xixia King and the Queen Mother.  That's a bitare you kidding me?  Li Donglin shook his head and said: "I just often walk in the northwest and have heard a little bit about it!" "No, the Lord of Xixia and the Queen Mother, but their bodyguard Zong Mengyou!" In front of Achang and Li Donglin, Lin Zhao spoke frankly and had some information.  There is no need to hide it.  "You're lying? Is that the pretty boy?" Li Donglin was more knowledgeable than expected, but this kind of palace rumors had always been talked about by people, so it wasn't unusual for them to know about it.  Lin Zhao just smiled lightly, Empress Dowager Liang's romantic affair was almost everyone in the northwest!  Over there, Li Donglin's expression suddenly changed and he said doubtfully: "That's not right. If the person there is a fraud, then who is he going to give the jade jewelry to? Isn't it the Empress Dowager Liang?" "I think so!" "Since that's the case.  It's for Empress Dowager Liang. Wouldn't it be better to send the jewelry to Xingqing Mansion? Could it be that Gong Mengyue wants to personally" Li Donglin conveyed a message to the young master very tactfully.  "What do you mean?" Lin Zhao's expression changed, obviously thinking of something.  When Li Donglin saw this, he was surprised and said: "Oops, I overlooked one thing. The person who made up the story said that he brought the fasting offerings with his own hands If it is a lie, then he should return to Xingqing Mansion before bathing, fasting, and worshiping in front of the Buddha.  "Didn't our arrangement at Puji Temple fail?" "This" Achang's eyes suddenly became more suspicious.  He first suspected that Li Donglin was causing trouble.  "Don't look at me like that?" Li Donglin finally had the opportunity to secretly report the news to the young master, so he was quite proud and pretended to think: "But what if Gong Mengxi really went to Puji Temple? Doesn't it mean that it is possible?  The Empress Dowager Liang is in Suizhou? Of course, it is also possible that Meng Meng has another woman in Suizhou!" Obviously, the focus of the speculation is on the front.  It is very dangerous for a man with a good face to raise a woman outside behind his mistress¡¯ back.  Especially the Empress Dowager Liang, who has a powerful woman in Xixia, has a high status, and has control over life and death. How can she let others get involved in her forbidden possessions?  Even Suizhou.  The sky is high and the Queen Mother is far away, and Meng Mengxiao may not have the courage.  When he goes out, it is normal for him to have the ears and eyes arranged by Empress Dowager Liang by his side. How could Mengmeng be careless?  So it is inevitable that people will have wild imaginations. Although it is a bit absurd, it is really possible.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but also began to have some doubts. Could it be that the results were really real???  Empress Dowager Liang is in Suizhou?  It sounds like a joke, but if it were true, it would be interesting!  Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Li Donglin immediately changed his words and said: "By the way, Minister Lin, I have heard Brother Achang mention the matter of his wife. Judging from the current situation, is the wife located in that house?" Lin Zhao and Achang  Looking at each other, they were both a little shocked, and there was also a little expectation in their eyes.  The whereabouts of Zhe Wenxin is undoubtedly the most important, and everything in Suizhou will be affected by this factor.  If Zhewen Xin is not found and rescued, it will be difficult for Lin Zhao to negotiate with peace of mind, and he will be controlled by others in every way.  Having his beloved wife captured was a huge torture for Lin Zhao. This was the reason why he came to Suizhou City.  Li Donglin's words are undoubtedly a good reminder. If Zhe Wenxin is in Suizhou, who should take care of it?  Tuoba stone?  This person is probably responsible for the public aspects of the negotiation table.  As for the matter of Zhe Wenxin, Empress Dowager Liang must not want to make it a fuss and make it known to everyone.  Furthermore, Tuoba Shi was just the peace negotiator on the surface. Since Mengmeng was here, he must be the one who made the decision behind the scenes.  Gong Mengyu was a close confidant of Empress Dowager Liang and had a close relationship with Liang Yimi. It was naturally best to leave the matter of rescuing his younger brother to him.  Therefore, Li Donglin's guess does have some truth.  "Uncle, where is Miss Seven really?" Achang had been concerned about Wen Xin's safety for a long time, and he was inevitably a little excited when he suddenly learned the news.  "It's possible, at least we have to find out!" Lin Zhao was also looking forward to it. It would be great if this was the case, at least there would be a chance for private rescue.  Otherwise, the Xixia people would hide the Zhewen core and look for the needle in the haystack. Where should they look for it?  Lin Zhao asked: "Is there any way to explore that house?" "A few of my tracking experts have gone to explore it. There are many experts guarding it and they can't get close, so I don't know what's going on inside." Achang was also slightly disappointed in this regard.  "Even if the seventh girl is there, how should we investigate? How can we rescue her?" Achang was in trouble. This matter was really tricky.  Lin Zhao was silent, thinking about countermeasures.  Finally, there is some news, there is a possibility, it must be cherished for safety.  Li Donglin already smiled and said: "Under normal circumstances, we can't get close, but what if we attack in the east and attack in the west, and divert the tiger away from the mountain?" "Tell me what you think!" Lin Zhao had a vague feeling that he had underestimated this scholar and trader, and he had a lot of strategic ideas.  not bad!  "Back to the original question!" Li Donglin said: "What if Gongmengwen went to Puji Temple? What if something happened to him there? What if" "This is a way, but will Gongmengwen fall for it?" Li Donglin said quietly  He said, "Let's wait and see! If Mengmeng is really gone, we still have a chance." "Then let's wait and see!" Lin Zhao agreed and said, "Dong Lin, go get ready.  If this is done, the future and life will be on me!" After Li Donglin left, Achang asked doubtfully: "Uncle, do you really believe him?" "What about you?" Lin Zhao asked.  Achang said: "Although what he said was clear-cut and some things seemed reasonable, I still had some worries in my heart!" Lin Zhao also understood this deeply.  What Achang said was very smooth and smooth, and it seemed like a well-made story.  Lin Zhao had doubts, but he also felt that he was being careless.  If Li Donglin really has a problem, then his acting level is too poor. Will Xixia send such a person to get close to him?  There are many mistakes, but it seems more real.  Maybe it's really a coincidence, or maybe Li Donglin is a relatively high-level person and I underestimated him before!  Furthermore, what can you do if you don¡¯t believe him now that the matter has come to this?  Some things can only be gambled!  "But uncle, your safety?" Achang was always worried.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "What do they mean by targeting me? What's the need? What if they catch me? Do they dare to touch me? I am the peace envoy, and this status is the best protection, otherwise Xixia will be in trouble  It's a moral disgrace and a loss of opportunity. There's no point in catching me. I mean nothing to the Song Dynasty. Whether it's the benefits of the peace talks or their rescue of Liang Yimi, it has no effect at all, so there is no need for the Xixia people to set up this trap.  , I¡¯m not afraid of this!¡± After saying that, Lin Zhao smiled instead!  It was the first time that I realized that I was so useless, but if not, how could I dare to be so bold?  "Uncle" Achang seemed to want to say something else, but was interrupted by Lin Zhao: "Stop talking, if you have a chance to rescue Wen Xin, you must try it. Once you get to the negotiating table, many things will be difficult!"??Okay!  "Achang knows that the matter has come to this, and there is no other way. "You send someone to keep an eye on it to make sure it's not a scam. If he really goes out, we can really take risks!  "    "yes!  " Looking at Achang's leaving figure, Lin Zhao shook his head gently. He really didn't have much confidence in this matter. He could only take one step at a time. It was indeed a desperate move!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 400: Drinking to drown sorrows

    Regarding the legend about the ruby ????buyao, Meng Mengniu really believed it.  . There is no way, now he always feels that he is on the verge of falling out of favor, and he keeps thinking about how to maintain his favor.  At this time, the sky sent a good opportunity, could he just miss it?  Isn¡¯t it just a matter of bathing, fasting, and going to temples to worship?  What's this?  It's simply too easy. It's much easier than taking medicine to strengthen your body and learn new tricks.  As for that legend Although there are some legends, Gong Mengniu feels that it is better to believe that it exists than to believe that it does not exist!  "Maybe there is something true, but now it can be regarded as a dead horse being treated as a living horse doctor!"  The worst is like this, at least it won't do any harm to you.  As for related safety issues, Mengmeng is not worried.  After all, the city of Suizhou is under the control of the Xixia army. Who can make waves?  As for those Xizhou merchants, Gong Mengniu didn¡¯t take it to heart. After all, they had been in contact with them for many years, and the tokens were unmistakable.  Especially the jade jewelry that was sent was of high quality, there was nothing wrong with it, and there was no doubt about it.  Besides, what about a few jewelers?  Furthermore, the Linghu guards under his command are not vegetarians. If they go to Puji Temple to worship Buddha, their safety is not a problem at all.  How can the dignified commander of the Xixia guards still mess around if he doesn't have the guts?  What¡¯s more important is this hard-won opportunity. Empress Dowager Liang¡¯s favor is too important to him. Recent signs make him feel that his position is in danger and he must find a way to stabilize it.  If Empress Dowager Liang could be happy with herself for the rest of her life, that would of course be the best.  Even if this rumor is not true, it doesn¡¯t matter.  At least Empress Dowager Liang would be a little touched by the gifts she sincerely prayed in front of the Buddha and then gave.  No matter what you do, it's much better than just giving a gift out of the blue.  Although jewelry and jade are good, how can they compare with pious and sincere intentions?  Mengmengyue's thoughts immediately began to swirl, and she was even imagining how Empress Dowager Liang would look moved after she put on the jewelry and learned the truth of the matter.  I hope that my hard work will be effective.  With this in mind, Meng Mengyou started taking a bath so early that the attendants thought he was going to wash himself off so that he could serve the Queen Mother.  The few personal maids secretly laughed in their hearts. If the Queen Mother went to bed early tonight, Lord Mengmeng's thoughts would be in vain. ????????????????? Then Mengmengyou actually showed up, which was quite surprising. After all, this guy used to be a man who had sex with all kinds of people.  Although it was strange, no one dared to doubt Gong Mengyou's motives, let alone ask any more questions.  However, Mr. Meng Mengxi took the initiative to tell them that he was going to Puji Temple to worship Buddha and pray for the Queen Mother and Liang Guoxiang!  Such reasons are very sufficient, so when Meng Mengyu proposed to keep it secret, everyone was willing to cooperate. Surprisingly, if the Queen Mother is happy, it will be good for everyone.  After everything was packed, Meng Mengyou went out with a pious and utilitarian heart. At the same time, many spirit fox guards dressed up and followed secretly.  He goes out with a lot of pomp, and when his status is actually in jeopardy, he hopes to show off his status and favor in this way.  Perhaps only in this way can his anxious heart calm down a little.  As for the affairs of Empress Dowager Liang in Suizhou, few people know about it, and even only a few people among the Linghu guards know about it.  Therefore, Meng Mengyou was the apparent rightful owner. When he left, he immediately took away most of the guards.  Empress Dowager Liang has her own personal guards to protect her, but there are not many of them.  But under normal circumstances, guarding safety is always no problem.  So, Meng Mengyu went to Puji Temple like this!  Although he had tried his best to keep a low profile and not reveal his identity, putting on such a show was completely deceptive.  The Fuzhou tracking experts who were guarding near the house saw this and followed them quietly. After confirming that they were going to Puji Temple, they hurried back to Fuqing's old store and reported to Lin Zhao and Achang.  Jiang Taigong was fishing, and the fish was already hooked!  After receiving the news, Lin Zhao glanced at each other, knowing something was tacitly understood, while Li Donglin had a smile on his face, feeling a little proud. This time he made the right bet.  Meng Mengyou actually went there. Could it be that Mrs. Liang was really in Suizhou?  This would be interesting. The small city of Suizhou has gathered a lot of Xixia figures. If it can be done in one pot "Shilang Lin, next, the Puji Temple and the mansion should be done at the same time!" Li Donglin proposed in time.  made his own suggestions.  "Yes, it's like this. We have limited manpower. Achang is responsible for the affairs of Puji Temple. Bring a few more people. The main purpose is to delay time and divert the tiger away from the mountain." Lin Zhao ordered: "Dong Lin, I, and a few tracking experts  , go to the house." "Uncle" Achang seemed to feel that something was wrong. Maybe he wanted to protect Lin Zhao personally and rescue Zhe Wenxin.  He still has some doubts about Li Donglin, and this action has great consequences.With a dangerous surname, if Li Donglin does something bad here, Lin Zhaoke will be in danger.  What he was most worried about was that there was a trap in the house, and since he was not around, Lin Zhao would be isolated and helpless, with disastrous consequences.  " If such a thing really happened, Achang would be completely responsible for his death. He would not be able to explain to Zhe Wenxin or Zhe Katsuyuki, and he would also feel uneasy.  Lin Zhao shook his head gently: "No, you go to Puji Temple. Donglin is very skilled and can help me." Lin Zhao also had his own ideas. No matter what, Li Donglin must be with him.  If he has any problems, let him go to Puji Temple alone. If there is any collusion with the Xixia people, he will have no idea about it. That would be true passivity.  Therefore, the actions of Puji Temple and the house must be carried out separately. I am responsible for one side and Achang is responsible for the other side.  Li Donglin is by his side, so that if there is any problem, he will be aware of it and deal with it accordingly.  This was originally a risky action. Lin Zhao was not worried about his own safety. His identity as peace envoy was an excellent protection. The Xixia people did not dare to do anything to him.  On Achang's side "Achang, maybe there is no need to really take action on the Puji Temple side. As long as the situation is stable, we will have a chance When we have no choice, we will attack in the east and west to attract their attention and retreat as soon as possible.  Anyway, be careful!" Lin Zhao warned again and again, and then looked at Li Donglin with a thoughtful look, and some things were self-evident.  Achang had already been prepared to die, so he didn't care, and said with a smile: "My uncle, be careful, I have a sense of control over Puji Temple. And you, remember to protect my uncle!" He looked thoughtfully while speaking.  He glanced at Li Donglin and added a warning, the implication of which was very obvious.  Li Donglin was inevitably a little embarrassed. He knew very well that it was obvious that both of them were slightly worried about him.  There is really nothing we can do about this, whatever!  Whatever!  Anyway, I have good intentions, and they will definitely know when the time comes.  As for protecting the young master, it is naturally obligatory. This is the first time I have personally protected the young master, and the significance is even more extraordinary.  "I am afraid that these few people alone will not be able to do it. Li Donglin has already made plans and notified the Iron Mask Sect Master and Jiang Leiting.  They must be ready to compete with the Spirit Fox Guards this time to see who is more powerful.  "Shilang Lin, Brother Achang, don't doubt me. Any oath is useless. What kind of person am I? I am innocent. You can see clearly this time." Li Donglin didn't talk too much and knew how to explain too much.  It is also useless. At this point, the only way to explain it is with facts.  Lin Zhao smiled: "Don't trust the people you employ, and don't use the people you doubt. Just follow me." Although there are some risks, how can everything in this world be 100% sure?  Sometimes you have to take risks.  At the same time, Lin Zhao felt that this Li Donglin was not simple. Perhaps he had underestimated his resourcefulness and the strength behind him.  This time we want to see, who is he?  Li Donglin is quite satisfied with this. After all, the young master is much more courageous than Achang, so he is not suspicious.  Anyway, I am not afraid of my shadow being slanted, and I am not afraid of them being suspicious of my good intentions. Let¡¯s look at my methods and my wonderful performance.  "Let's go, let's go!" Then more than ten people went to Fuqing's old store, divided into two groups.  Achang took most of the people to Puji Temple. Lin Zhao, Li Donglin and two tracking masters from Fuzhou rushed to the mysterious house.  The house is a dangerous place. Too many people are a burden. If there is any danger, it will cause unnecessary casualties.  On the other hand, over at Puji Temple, making noises in the east and attacking in the west, and swaying the tiger away from the mountain cannot be achieved by just talking. If it is really done, it will require a lot of manpower.  "Achang, if there is any problem, retreat immediately, don't worry about me go to the camp to find the seed master." Before leaving, Lin Zhao was not at ease and warned again.  "Uncle" Achang was worried about Lin Zhao with all his thoughts.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Remember, if something happens to me, go to Master Zhong immediately. Only he can save me!" He knew very well that as long as the identity of the peace envoy was disclosed, his life would be safe. Sometimes, he had to  Give yourself a backup plan.  "If nothow about I send someone to report to Mr. Zhong now?" Achang suggested in a low voice, maybe this is a safe solution.  Unfortunately, his proposal was decisively rejected by Lin Zhao, saying: "Unless it is absolutely necessary, it is not convenient for him to know about Wen Xin's affairs!" "Okay, uncle, be careful!" Li Donglin didn't have that much psychological burden. He looked around.  , thinking that the sect leader should have already started to take action!  In the dark night of Suizhou City, the night wind blew through, creating a wave ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Sect Master  "The young master has already started taking action." Jiang Leiting received the summons from Li Donglin.Then he hurriedly came to report to the Iron-faced Sect Master.  "I didn't expect that the young master would be so courageous and believe in Dong Lin so easily." The iron-faced sect master said: "Although Dong Lin is one of ours, he will not have bad intentions. But the young master's approach is indeed a bit careless. There is no doubt in the employment.  You don¡¯t have to be fake, but you need to be on guard against others. Young Master has forgotten this. "Jiang Leiting said in a low voice, "Sect Master, Young Master has always been calm in his work. This time, I think I have no choice. After all, Mrs. Zhe's whereabouts are unknown.  "Young Master is also a little anxious." "It's understandable, but if you want to do big things, you can't take such risks because of a woman" The Iron-faced Sect Leader is a man who has experienced great storms and is also old. He has no respect for such children.  I have quite a bit of perspective on the matter of long-lasting love.  In his opinion, big things are the most important, and a woman is not worth the risk.  If Zhe Wenxin hadn't been related to the huge support of the Fuzhou Zhe family, he wouldn't have taken it seriously.  Jiang Leiting¡¯s lips moved slightly. He did not agree with what the sect leader said, but because of his face, some words were not easy to say.  In his opinion, it is good for a son to be loyal to his family. If a man is so cold-blooded that he doesn't even care about his wife, is he worthy of loyalty?  Of course, what the sect leader said is true. How can a person who achieves great things have a long-term love for his children?  If the young master can balance the two, that would be the best.  "Sect Master, this is no wonder the young master. He doesn't know his identity and the mission he shoulders, so Furthermore, the late master's posthumous name is Renzong. I think the young master has inherited the late master's benevolence." Jiang Leiting said.  The meaning is very clear. As an ordinary young man Lin Zhao, it is understandable that he prefers beauties but not others.  At the same time, Emperor Renzong was also moved out, so the meaning was naturally different.  Mentioning Emperor Renzong, the leader of the Iron-faced Sect sighed softly, and then said: "In other words, the young master must be informed of his life experience as soon as possible. This matter cannot be delayed! When will the young master be allowed to go to the mausoleum to pay homage to Emperor Renzong?  The soul in heaven can truly rest in peace." He only felt that he had made a very wrong decision and regretted it endlessly.  "Sect Master, this is all a thing for later. The top priority is to cooperate with the young master's actions." Jiang Leiting said solemnly: "To be honest, there are many loopholes in the young master's plan, and it probably has something to do with their lack of manpower" "What?  Do you know that they have loopholes?" The Iron-faced Sect Master shook his head helplessly: "How can it be so easy to lure the tiger away from the mountain? Or what if Meng Mengyue comes back and kills him?  How can it be so easy for just a few people to break into the house? It would be fine if only Meng Meng was here, but if Empress Dowager Liang is there, there must be tight defense there, and things will be a bit complicated." The Iron-faced Sect Leader.  I was a little dissatisfied with Lin Zhao's imperfect and desperate behavior, and even more worried.  Jiang Leiting smiled: "Sect Master, Jiang is still too old. Young master is young after all. I will need to rely more on you for many things in the future!" "Okay, don't put your hat on me, get ready now!" Iron Man  The sect leader said: "Send people from the house to support, and try to guard against Mengmeng's carbine. At the same time, prepare a team of troops to go to Tuoba Shi's general mansion. This is also a way to attack the east and attack the west. At least it can divert the troops there.  "Army!" "Yes!" Jiang Leiting saw that the sect leader was as stable as a mountain and coordinated well, so he knew that everything was in place and no longer worried.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It ¡¯s already summer, but the night in the northwest is still slightly cool.  It¡¯s not hot, so I shouldn¡¯t be irritated, but I can¡¯t sleep.  Lin Zhao left the camp, and some important matters were handed over to him. There were really many things to worry about.  That's all. Shi Dao had the ability to handle some things, but there was an inexplicable worry in his heart.  It has been a day since Lin Zhao left the camp. Without the backbone of the camp, these lieutenants will naturally feel uneasy.  What's more, Lin Zhao went to Suizhou City, a place surrounded by tigers and wolves, which was really worrying.  Especially tonight, Zhong Shidao¡¯s eyelids kept twitching, he tossed and turned, and it was hard to fall asleep.  This is not a good sign. Zhongshidao stood up and seriously thought about what happened before and after, but he always felt that something was wrong.  Is it possible that there is something wrong with Lin Zhao?  No matter what the purpose of Lin Zhao's visit, it is always unsafe in Suizhou City. This is a fact that Shi Dao takes for granted.  Maybe you should do something!  But Zhong Shidao really couldn't rest assured and felt that he had to go to find out what was going on, so he called Liu Changzuo in time.  "What? Dongyang went to Suizhou?" Lin Zhao cited physical discomfort as an excuse and had not shown up for a day, but Liu Changzuo didn't care.  Unexpectedly, Zhong Shidao suddenly informed him of such important news, which shocked him a little.  Peace talks envoyAfter seeing him, he went to such a dangerous place. He, the guard general, must be blamed!  Zhong Shidao shook his head and said: "Brother Changzuo, don't panic. Brother Dongyang is a well-informed person. He went to find out the news. He will be fine." "Okay!" Liu Changzuo was helpless, although he did not doubt Lin Zhao  My motive for going out, but I was slightly unhappy, so I wanted to at least tell me when I left.  Zhong Shidao forced a smile and said: "That's it. I think it's almost time for Brother Dongyang to come back. I want to go and take care of it. I'll leave the camp affairs to Brother Liu Changzuo!" "Response? That's fine,  But I'll just forget it" Liu Changzuo didn't want anything to happen to Lin Zhao, first of all because of the deep friendship between them.  Secondly, it is also our responsibility!  Therefore, when it came to meeting Lin Zhao, he immediately wanted to go there in person.  Zhong Shidao shook his head and said, "Forget it, let me go. I am more familiar with the Suizhou area!" "Okay, be careful!" He was familiar with Suizhou, but Zhong Shidao also had selfish motives.  It could be seen that Lin Zhao seemed to be deliberately concealing something. He did not tell Liu Changzuo when he left the camp, which was obviously a form of avoidance.  On his side, he has a good personal relationship with Lin Zhao. Even if he knows something he shouldn't know, he can still keep it secret.  So Hu Zhongshidao took a pair of soldiers from Qingjian City and secretly rushed to Suizhou ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was night, the house  There was silence. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Have taken away most of the guards, and the few Spirit Fox guards in the house were hidden in the corners or in the darkness, and did not dare to make any noise, for fear of disturbing the resting Queen Mother Liang.  I don¡¯t know why, but the Empress Dowager Liang was in a very bad mood these past two days, so everyone below tried to stay away for fear of being affected.  Especially when Master Mengmeng was not around, others could not comfort or comfort him at all.  What makes them even more helpless and frightened is that in the room, Empress Dowager Liang started drinking one glass after another, as if she wanted to drink away her sorrows (To be continued.)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 401, Absurd "Spring" Night

    Empress Dowager Liang came to Suizhou in secret, and no one else knew about it, not even Tuoba Shi, who was in charge of the peace talks.  To the outside world, he conceals his identity as Meng Mengyou, so he does not bring many Spirit Fox guards, otherwise it will easily arouse criticism from others and make people think too much.  However, Tuoba Shi was worried that the Empress Dowager might have some shortcomings in his own territory, so he specially arranged for manpower to protect him. It would be best if everything goes smoothly.  On this day, when Mengmengxi proposed to go to Puji Temple to pray for the Queen Mother and Liang Yimi, he took away part of the Linghu guards and most of Tuoba Shi's guards. They did not take the empty mansion back at all.  thing.  As a result, the defense force in the house suddenly relaxed a lot.  However, Empress Dowager Liang was protected by experts, creating a situation where she was loose on the outside and tight on the inside.  Although it is very tight inside, the overall defense is quite lax, and it is precisely because of this that it gives outsiders an opportunity to take advantage of it.  In the dark night, outside the house, the machine popped out, its flying claws hung on the wall, and the rope tightened immediately.  In the darkness, several figures climbed up the wall, and then quietly landed in the courtyard without making too much noise. The whole process was completed in a short time.  Li Donglin retracted the hook lock and after taking a look, he looked at Lin Zhao with a bit more admiration.  These things are all good things, especially for things like jumping over walls and getting into the hospital, climbing over walls and climbing over walls.  When they came over, Lin Zhao gave them these things, which really surprised them and felt very novel.  Now after trying it, I feel it is very smooth. Young Master is very thoughtful and has actually designed such a good thing?  It's really magical!  While Li Donglin was surprised, the two tracking masters from Fuzhou also had the same idea. Their uncle seemed to have many things that they didn't expect.  Lin Zhao just smiled softly. He just remembered some of the equipment used by the military and police in later generations.  Follow the gourd and draw the scoop.  Just made a few things.  He was born in the police academy, so he naturally knew a lot about design, so he found a few skilled craftsmen to take shape.  It's just that due to the limited materials and technology in ancient times, only some equipment can be built, and the functionality and ease of use are relatively poor.  But there is no problem in dealing with some daily operations, especially today's sneaking in secretly.  It's more convenient, and it's helpful to some extent There's nothing to be proud of in a small thing. Lin Zhao's heart is all tied to Zhewen Xin, why does he care so much.  Seeing that the defense in the house was lax, it was a good opportunity to sneak in and find someone.  "Go. Go in!" Lin Zhao whispered, and the three of them quietly moved toward the depths of the house ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~ Deep in the house, Queen Mother Liang is drunk!  She has been in an inexplicably bad mood these past two days. No, there is still a reason.  It was the feeling I felt after seeing Orifumi Core.  To win one's heart and stay together forever is a luxury wish for her.  She saw that Zhewen Xin had someone she could trust, someone who was deeply in love with her and envied her, especially the sincere relationship between husband and wife.  Seeing the happy smile inadvertently on the corner of Zhe Wenxin's mouth, she felt a little sad, a little envious, and even a little jealous Furthermore, maybe because Liang Yimi was captured, she was under great pressure and felt a little lonely and helpless.  Although he behaves very strongly on weekdays.  But in fact, I feel lonely in my heart.  The stressful circumstances made this disappointment all the more heavy.  Especially when she was far away from Xingqing Mansion, away from the princes, nobles, ministers and people, relatively speaking, she could finally take off her disguise and vent a little and relax.  But there is nothing to talk about. As a queen mother in power, there are many things that cannot be said and cannot be said.  Even if she wanted to say it, she couldn't find anyone to talk to.  Who dares to hear the Queen Mother¡¯s secrets?  Who else can communicate with him on an equal footing?  But it was too depressing to keep it suppressed in her heart, so she indulged in drinking to drown her sorrows.  After drinking heavily, Empress Dowager Liang became drunk!  I thought I could get rid of all my worries and forget all my worries by getting drunk, but in fact, I drank to drown my worries and make them worse.  Although Queen Mother Liang was drunk, her thoughts were still somewhat vague and clear. The painful feeling did not leave with the drink, but became more obvious and uncomfortable.  Depressed, too depressing!  The drunken Queen Mother Liang shook her head slightly, maybe she was wrong.  With my own status, I cannot expect to have so-called feelings, so-called beloved, so-called growing old together "It has never happened before, and there will never be" Perhaps the only real things in this world are power and desire!     right,**!  In an instant, Empress Dowager Liang was burning with desire. At this time, he needed to indulge in sexual indulgence to relieve the depression in his heart.  Maybe it's just like being in the clouds on the bed.??Pleasure can make people numb and make people forget about things So she wanted Mengmeng. At this time, she really needed that strong body "Go, find Mengmeng and come here!" Drunk eyes relaxed  Queen Mother Liang shouted.  The maid moved when she heard the sound, and said helplessly: "Empress Dowager, Master Gong Meng is not here" "Well, hurry up and let Gong Meng come over!" The already drunk Empress Dowager Liang seemed to have not heard the order, and she cared to give the order.  "What should we do?" The maid didn't know why and didn't notice the Queen Mother's condition. She thought she must find Mengmeng to sleep with her, so she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.  In desperation, he had to find a few Linghu guards and go to Puji Temple to inform Mengmeng.  It was at this moment that Lin Zhao and others sneaked into the house quietly, and then they began to act alone.  After all, the target of four people is too big, and searching separately can improve efficiency Lin Zhao avoided the eyes, ears and guards, and quietly groped in the courtyard, looking for a possible place for Zhewen Xin to be imprisoned.  After turning around a courtyard, under the guidance of Fuzhou tracking experts, I found two guards. It seemed that this place was quite special and needed more attention. Maybe Oribumi Xin was detained here.  With the help of the hook lock, Lin Zhao cleverly reached the courtyard wall, and the two guards did not notice him.  There happened to be a big tree next to the courtyard wall. Lin Zhao saw the opportunity, and the hook flew out, jumped up and landed on the big tree. The lush leaves in May became an excellent cover.  In addition, a woman hurriedly walked out of the house, attracting the attention of the guards.  So much so that he didn't even notice Lin Zhao's uninvited guest.  "Go to Puji Temple quickly and tell Lord Meng Mengxiao that the Queen Mother is urgently summoning you." The maid gave the order, and someone immediately took action.  Lin Zhao, who was hiding in the big tree, also heard clearly that Mrs. Liang was really here, and the news was finally confirmed.  Furthermore, why did Empress Dowager Liang urgently summon Gong Meng?  Could it be that they discovered the clue?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but be secretly shocked.  I don¡¯t know if Achang can handle it calmly, which inevitably makes people a little worried.  "You guys will stay in the outer courtyard later and don't go in!" At the entrance of the small courtyard, the maid continued to give instructions.  Empress Dowager Liang was in a hurry to summon Gong Mengyou to see what she wanted to do. They knew these things very well.  Naturally, it is not convenient for outsiders to know the private affairs of the Queen Mother.  Even though these guards knew it well, they couldn't let them get too close to hear any noise.  Even though Empress Dowager Liang openly maintained her appearance, she still needed a fig leaf after all.  The Linghu guards also knew what was going on, and the Queen Mother and Mianshou went to Wushan together.  What are they here?  No matter what they see or hear, it is extremely inappropriate and may even be dangerous, so they are very self-aware.  After Lin Zhao heard this, he smiled, it was much easier to move by himself.  But is Orifumi Xin here?  Where exactly is it locked up?  This is the residence of Empress Dowager Liang, so that shouldn't happen Lin Zhao originally turned around and wanted to leave, but when he wanted to leave, he realized that he could no longer leave.  The departing Spirit Fox guard just held the retreat, if he left by force.  His identity will inevitably be exposed, and it will be dangerous then.  But it¡¯s not a problem to stand here all the time. Meng Mengyou doesn¡¯t know when he will come back, and then he will have nowhere to hide.  Even if it is consumed like this, it will be exposed at dawn, so you must not sit still and wait for death.  What's going on over there in Achang?  How long can it last?  It¡¯s really worrying, so I have to leave Since retreating is not possible, we can only move forward. In short, we must take action.  In front is the residence of Empress Dowager Liang, which should be tightly guarded.  But from what the maid said just now, it seems that it is tight on the outside and loose on the inside at the moment. Maybe we can find another way inside.  At this moment, Lin Zhao was quite helpless and had no choice but to "panic and choose the road" With this in mind, Lin Zhao quietly slipped into the inner courtyard, and the Linghu guards were outside without noticing.  At this moment, Lin Zhao is also acting alone. As for the other people, he is not worried about the two tracking masters in Fuzhou, but Li Donglin Judging from the current situation, he seems to have no problem and can be trusted.  "I just don't know if they will expose their secrets in this mansion, or will they gain something?"  At this moment, he could not care about so much. Lin Zhao groped forward in the inner courtyard trying to find a way out, although there was no back door.  But there was a wall on the side of the house, and it seemed that he could get out by climbing over it But contrary to expectations, when he took out the hook lock and walked over there, two figures came from the corridor.  But she was the maid of Empress Dowager Liang. Lin Zhao was immediately shocked. He couldn't find a suitable hiding place in the empty courtyard for a while. If they saw her, they would only need to shout, not to mention that she would die without a burial place, or at least all her previous efforts would be wasted.  .  When the time was late and then, at the moment the maid turned around, Lin Zhao broke into the room behind him., wanting to avoid the limelight temporarily.  Fortunately, I escaped for the time being.  Hearing the footsteps of the maid passing by, Lin Zhao let out a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to go out, there was a sudden strange sound behind him, and then a hand patted his shoulder.  Lin Zhao¡¯s heart suddenly skipped a beat, what¡¯s going on?  Is there anyone in this room?  It¡¯s over!  However, he still subconsciously pulled out the Arab dagger he carried with him. The blade was painted with black paint to avoid reflection in the dark night.  Once discovered, he had to make a last-ditch effort to find a chance to escape.  "You came very quickly, come on, hurry up, I can't wait!" This sentence was a bit unexpected.  This time Lin Zhao heard clearly that this was a woman, and she seemed to be a little confused Of course, Lin Zhao was naturally a little confused!  What can¡¯t wait?  Who is this woman?  Suddenly many questions came to mind.  When Lin Zhao was wondering, this woman rushed forward, fell limply on Lin Zhao, and said with a smile: "Hurry up, let's see what new tricks you have learned" As she spoke, she tore at Lin Zhao from behind.  It seemed that she wanted to take off his clothes Uh Lin Zhao was suddenly a little stunned. This this The woman fumbled for the short knife on Lin Zhao's body, snatched it away and threw it on the ground.  He said displeasedly: "How many times have I told you not to bring these things with you when you come to see me? What kind of mess is this" In an instant, he pulled off the hook lock on Lin Zhao's body, and at the same time stretched out his hand to wrap around Lin Zhao's neck.  Suddenly, his hands began to take off his clothes Lin Zhao was completely stunned. What is going on?  What a surprise!  "What's going on? I used to see you so anxious in the past. Why don't you move today" The woman was a little unhappy. She tore Lin Zhao's clothes and kissed him Forced kiss?  Lin Zhao was completely shocked. How could such a thing happen to him?  Is this woman too crazy?  It seemed that he had recognized the wrong person, and Lin Zhao wanted to get rid of this woman.  The purpose of this trip is to rescue his beloved wife. He doesn't have time to look for flowers and flowers here.  Getting entangled with a shady woman.  But she wanted to leave but couldn't. The excited woman was completely glued to herself, and it was not easy to escape smoothly.  Unexpectedly, at this moment, a maid outside the window shouted: "Your Majesty, the hot water has been brought" What?  Is this woman the Queen Mother Liang?  Lin Zhao was immediately shocked For a moment, he seemed to understand why Empress Dowager Liang was so anxious and embarrassed.  But why was she so drunk that she looked like this?  It seemed that he thought he was a fool.  This the Queen Mother of Xixia wants to throw herself into her arms, what is this?  Lin Zhao suddenly felt a little jealous, but under such circumstances, he was still very calm and did not dare to have any unreasonable thoughts But the reality didn't seem to be like this He couldn't care so much, Lin Zhao blew out the oil lamp in one breath, and the darkness was temporarily over.  It can be regarded as a cover As it happened, Queen Mother Liang was very cooperative and shouted, "No need, just wait at a distance!" "Yes!" Lin Zhao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.  Fortunately, the maid didn't come in, otherwise she would be in trouble.  Although the Queen Mother of Xixia could be kidnapped, everything would become very difficult and difficult to end What's even more terrible is that the Queen Mother Liang did not give herself a chance to escape or avoid, while taking off her clothes,  Constant teasing Not far from the door was the maid, Lin Zhao didn't dare to make any noise, it was inevitable to avoid her.  Besides, he has been away from home since New Year.  It has been half a year now and he has never been with a woman at all.  Being teased like this at this moment, how could a vigorous young man be able to control himself?  Although Lin Zhao's own determination was good, the little brother under him was already very motivated Empress Dowager Liang was completely drunk, even unconscious, but she was burning with desire.  He took off Lin Zhao's clothes in just a few strokes, and what was even more exaggerated was that he directly reached out and grasped the strong meat gun under Lin Zhao Uh This time, Lin Zhao finally felt the silky and warm jade hand, that kind of  A different feeling suddenly ignited the desire that he had suppressed for half a year, and his whole body became extremely hot "Not bad, very good, that's right" Queen Mother Liang in her drunken dream seemed very satisfied, smiled, and walked with her.  As soon as he moved, the only opinion's nightgown slipped to the floor.  In the darkness, although you can't see clearly, you can imagine that it must be an extremely alluring and beautiful body Empress Dowager Liang was very proactive and pounced on her. It was no longer as simple as throwing herself into her arms, she was completely  A hungry tiger pounces on foodyes, it's a tigress burning with lust Under such circumstances, how could Lin Zhao refuse orAvoid?  In an instant, many absurd but complicated thoughts flashed through her mind, and she leaned forward and fell on the couch Empress Dowager Liang was depressed in her heart, so she wanted to vent it through sexual indulgence, so she acted particularly proactively, constantly  of catering.  Lin Zhao was also dazzled by the sudden sexual desire. He was a little forgetful for a while, and kept rising and falling on his delicate but noble body The room became very unreal, a little absurd, even a little bizarre, but that's it.  It actually happened.  Empress Dowager Liang was still intoxicated. On the one hand, she was still drunk, and on the other hand, the joyful moment at the moment made him a little intoxicated.  It was a completely different feeling. "Wong Mengyou" seemed to be stronger, and her performance was particularly strong. The collisions kept sending her up into the clouds. It was rare to feel such relief and comfort Vaguely  It seems to be different from the past, a completely different feeling, besides pleasure, it is still pleasure.  Empress Dowager Liang hugged this majestic body tightly, and wrapped her legs around his waist. She kept catering to him and let out waves of pleasure The maid in the yard heard the moans in the distance and couldn't help but feel a little strange.  , Master Mengmeng has not come back yet, how could the Queen Mother Could it be that the Queen Mother couldn't help it, and when she had such a thought, the maid did not dare to think about it any more. Maybe this was because the Queen Mother did not allow them to enter or  A reason to get closer!  Since then, this absurd and bizarre love affair in the room continues.  Until Empress Dowager Liang fell on the couch like a puddle of mud, she still had a happy smile on her eyebrows, but she had already fallen into a deep sleep.  The drunkenness is still very strong, she is drunk!  In his sleep, he still had the same kind of happiness in the clouds just now. This dream was destined to be beautiful and deep Lin Zhao got up from the couch, patted his head, and then glanced at the Empress Dowager Liang next to him in the faint light, and gently  Shake your head and try to wake yourself up What just happened is too absurd and bizarre. You must calm down now and deal with the next situation with a clear mind and calmness

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 402: The First Step to Saving People

    In Suizhou at night, the streets were quiet.  Recently, the war between Song and Xia has continued, and Suizhou will inevitably be affected.  In addition, the Song and Xia countries are going to hold peace talks in Suizhou recently, and the control in all aspects has become stricter. Therefore, no one dares to go out easily, so there are few pedestrians.  But the sound of Dada¡¯s horse hooves was heard on the street in the distance, and two warriors in costumes rushed past. They were two spirit fox guards.  Empress Dowager Liang summoned Gong Mengxiao, but they did not dare to neglect, so they hurried to Puji Temple.  The knight was a little anxious. He turned around a street, whipped his whip fiercely, and ran faster.  Unexpectedly, a black line on the ground suddenly rose up. Upon seeing this, the Spirit Fox guard on the horse immediately reined in the reins. Unfortunately, it was already too late.  The horse stumbled, and with a neigh, the knight fell to the ground.  He finally saw clearly that it was a stumbling rope.  Seeing this, the following knight hurriedly reined in his horse and escaped. Before he had time to rejoice, an arrow was already stuck in his throat. He tried hard to open his mouth and wanted to say something, but unfortunately he only made a hoarse sound.  Eventually he sadly fell down.  The spirit fox guard who landed first knew that he was under attack, so he rolled to the side and moved extremely quickly, living up to their nickname of spirit fox.  It¡¯s just that even though he moves very quickly, he can¡¯t withstand the crossbow arrows from the dark.  There is a saying that it is easy to dodge an open gun but hard to guard against a hidden arrow, and that is exactly what it is!  The two Linghu guards were all dead. They died with eyes closed. They couldn't imagine who would attack them in Suizhou City?  Who is the murderer?  What exactly are they going to do?  No one told them the answer, and only two silent bodies were left in the cool night breeze.  "Keep an eye on it, don't let anyone go out" "Yes!" "Is the situation at Puji Temple okay?" "It's okay. Fuzhou Zhe's family is there!" "Keep an eye on it. It stands to reason.  It's enough to say that they are there. Butjust in case, be prepared to provide reinforcements at any time!" "Yes!" Then the figures on the long street flashed and disappeared without a trace.  The wind blew through the street, and only two horses stood there, hovering beside their master. Maybe they had a deep relationship!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Puji Temple is located in the south of Suizhou City and is a well-known temple in this area.  The ruby ????that is said to come from the Princess of Gaochang is enshrined here. Since yesterday, Mengmeng has been bathing and fasting.  Today, I rushed over early to pay homage and pray in front of the Buddha.  It¡¯s not necessarily that he is very pious. What he cares about is the legend that he would rather believe that it exists than that it doesn¡¯t exist.  He hoped that if he prayed here for a day, he could really win Empress Dowager Liang's long-lasting love for him.  If not, at least let Empress Dowager Liang see this painstaking effort, and then be moved and pity her In short, since there is this saying, then give it a try. In short, it is beneficial and harmless.  So Mengmengyu obediently knelt in front of the Buddha and prayed silently.  At the same time, eminent monks from the temple were invited to chant sutras.  Add a bit of piety and blessing to Queen Mother Liang.  Gong Mengyu came to pray for blessings, and Tuoba Shi and the Xixia officials in Suizhou learned the news.  He had already said hello secretly.  After all, the monks in the temple could not avoid being secular and did not dare to neglect the popular man in front of the Queen Mother.  As for the Linghu guards and the manpower arranged by Tuoba Shi, they are on the periphery, protecting them secretly, lest the Queen Mother's little care should make any mistakes.  Everything was in order, but Meng Mengniu was always a little uneasy.  How is the Queen Mother doing?  Will he be summoned suddenly?  Mengmengyue was filled with worries and could not rest assured at all. After thinking about it, she ordered her subordinates to go back and find out what was going on.  He also specifically told him not to reveal his whereabouts to the Queen Mother, and that he would have to inform the Queen Mother himself of any surprises.  So, the two confidants immediately left Puji Temple and returned to their secret house.  I guess the Xixia people didn¡¯t pay attention to what Master Gong Mengxiao had to say But they couldn¡¯t escape the eyes of interested people On the roof outside Puji Temple, someone whispered: "Brother Achang, two people came out, then  They seemed to be there during the inspection!" "They must be Zong Mengyou's confidants!" Although Achang couldn't tell clearly, he could accurately judge: "In which direction are they heading?  " "Follow them, intercept them, and leave two people here to watch!" Achang ordered, feeling a little anxious.  He knew very well that the uncle at the other side of the house didn't know whether he would succeed, so he couldn't let them go back yet.  "Yes!" Achang's movements were very fast, and the few people under his command were even better.  There was naturally a reason why Zhe Kexing sent them here. Furthermore, there were more than a dozen of them at the time.A man dared to escort Zhe Wenxin on his thousands of miles westward journey to Hehuang and Tubo. His martial arts and courage were naturally extraordinary.  So, these two innocent confidants disappeared after leaving Puji Temple and never returned to the house.  As for the ugly skin left behind, it was only discovered a few days later ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~ In the courtyard, in Queen Mother Liang¡¯s room, Lin Zhao was still sitting quietly.  On the one hand, the maid outside may still be there and it is inconvenient for him to leave; at the same time, he also needs to calm down.  What happened just now was really too absurd. I didn¡¯t expect that when I was rescuing Ori Wenxin, I would encounter such a thing.  A woman who throws herself into his arms that's all, but this woman is the Queen Mother Liang of Xixia, or the drunken Queen Mother Liang The Queen Mother Liang was too proactive just now. Under such teasing, it was inevitable to avoid Lin Zhao.  The blood surges, and everything becomes inevitable.  Being turned upside down was his original impulse as a man, and at that moment many strange thoughts came to his mind.  Maybe this beauty-like woman is too attractive, or maybe she wants to taste the taste of the Queen Mother of Xixia, or maybe she is conquering Xixia in disguise But after it was done, Lin Zhao felt a little regretful, and inadvertently there was a trace of regret.  A touch of discomfort.  What should I say about today¡¯s events?  Did you get the advantage?  It seems not.  It wasn't him who took the initiative at all, it was this woman who took the initiative and teased her.  Even Originally, Lin Zhao still felt a little guilty.  But think about it now.  He still seems to be a victim.  It appeared that he was toying with this woman, but in fact Thinking of Empress Dowager Liang's proactive and eager request, her satisfied moan, and even a springy smile at the corner of her mouth at this moment Lin Zhao felt that he was at a disadvantage, seemingly.  It was this woman who forced me to have a facial scan!  Alas, Lin Zhao was slightly annoyed.  But when you think about the evil fire being vented on the most noble woman in Xixia, you feel a little bit of balance in your heart.  It's a pity that Queen Mother Liang was drunk.  She doesn¡¯t know everythingbut luckily she was drunk, otherwise she would have been in trouble today!  Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little funny, thinking that Li Fugui had rumored that he was the guest of Empress Dowager Liang, but he didn't expect that it would turn out to be true now.  Could it be that Li Bogyu is a prophet?  Things in the world are such a coincidence. I wonder what Li Fuguiquanxiayouzhi would think?  Thinking about it again, Lin Zhao felt that what he had experienced was so bizarre.  When he was on a mission to the Liao Kingdom, he accidentally fell in love with the Queen of the Liao Kingdom, Xiao Guanyin, on the bank of the Liao River.  A queen, a queen mother.  They are all royal sisters and young ladies, and they are all noble women.  The same touching beauties are all equally beautiful!  The only difference is that once she is comatose and once she is awake; once she is active and once she is passive; one woman knows and the other does not!  "In short, the most noble women from the two powerful northern countries lied under him and then had sex overnight!  Such an experience is unique among men in the world.  It seems like a very fulfilling thing?  But Lin Zhao couldn't get excited. His mood was very strange at the moment, and he couldn't explain it at the moment.  In an instant, many people and things appeared in his mind.  Xiao Guanyin, how is she in Liao?  Queen Mother Liang, when she wakes up and finds something strange, what will her reaction be?  Also, I came here to rescue my wife, but here I am Alas!  Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh!  It¡¯s messy, it¡¯s really messy. Who would have thought that tonight would be like this?  I can¡¯t control that much anymore, let¡¯s sneak away first!  If you stay here, once Empress Dowager Liang wakes up and finds yourself, she will definitely kill someone.  Even if she was the peace envoy of the Song Dynasty, I guess the Empress Dowager Liang would kill her at all costs, and even go to war with the Song Dynasty for this.  The Queen Mother was humiliated, how could Xixia Keren be willing to let it go?  Lin Zhao hurriedly got dressed, hung up all the equipment, and stood at the window to quietly observe the situation.  Unexpectedly, at this moment, Empress Dowager Liang behind her suddenly turned over and shouted: "Lin Zhao!" Huh?  Isn¡¯t it?  Lin Zhao's heart was in his throat. Could it be that Queen Mother Liang woke up and recognized herself?  No way, it stands to reason that he has never seen himself?  "Lin Zhao, I want to see who you are Humph!" Empress Dowager Liang waved her hand and shouted: "Let Zhe Wenxin be devoted to you" "If you win the heart of one person, you will have a white head."  Never leave each other, hum Zhe Wenxin I actually sound envious of you" As she spoke, Empress Dowager Liang started to sob "What's going on?  Lin Zhao turned around quietly, and then used the faint light to find out what was going on, and found out that the Empress Dowager Liang was talking in her sleep?  Only then did the tense nerves relax "You tooDon¡¯t be complacent, Lin Zhao may not care about you much, and may not take risks to save you¡± The words spoken by Empress Dowager Liang in her drunken sleep contained a lot of information. Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but be startled after hearing this. It seems that Empress Dowager Liang and his wife  There was contact and communication between them. The fact that Queen Mother Liang was so drunk today seemed to have something to do with her beloved wife and herself. Is this really the case? Lin Zhao felt a strange feeling in his heart. Lin Zhao was very surprised.  I didn¡¯t expect that Empress Dowager Liang would talk about herself like this, or use such a special reason. It¡¯s really interesting But hey, I care about my wife very much and am willing to take risks. Not only did I come today, but I also Empress Dowager Liang, you miscalculated.  Right? Hey! Lin Zhao suddenly had an idea. Since Queen Mother Liang had communicated with Zhewen Xin, she naturally knew her whereabouts, so Hehe, it seems to be a breakthrough.  Where is the core?  Lin Zhao asked softly. "Zhewenxin Zhewenxin" After hesitating for a long time, Queen Mother Liang said: "Isn't it good to be locked up in the east compartment?"  " East Chamber?! Lin Zhao was overjoyed after hearing this. It would be easy to handle now that he knew the location. This time he quietly went to the window and watched the two maids in the courtyard arrive at the flowers in the distance. He didn't know. The two women were afraid  Knowing the fact that the Queen Mother had dealt with it herself, she stayed away from the situation Being further away and blocked by flowers and trees, Lin Zhao had an opportunity to quietly leave the room.  Before leaving, he looked back at Empress Dowager Liang, who was sleeping in an extremely unsightly manner, shook her head gently, and disappeared into the night. The love affair would always be a dream, at least Lin Zhao didn't want to remember it at this moment.  The only thing on his mind was to rescue his wife. When he sneaked into the east chamber, he discovered that the two female Linghu guards had been killed quietly. "Young Master!"  !  Li Donglin asked: "Are you okay?"  " Lin Zhao didn't pay much attention to this special title. He just thought it was because Li Donglin was more cautious for fear of revealing his identity. So he shook his head gently and said: "It's okay!  " Regarding why he has been gone for so long and what happened to him, Lin Zhao cannot reveal a word. This is a secret, a secret that will always be rotten in his heart "Sir, Madam may be here!  " Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "Yes, it's here!  " Li Donglin glanced at Lin Zhao in surprise, as if asking: Master, how did you know? There is something wrong in his heart. Lin Zhao naturally couldn't say it clearly, but just smiled lightly: "Let's go.  Come in and take a look!  " Miraculous, mysterious! Li Donglin shook his head gently, temporarily put aside the doubts in his heart, and followed. " Not to mention, Mengmeng's false visit to Puji Temple really played a role in swaying the tiger away from the mountain. The guards of the house were obviously much laxer, especially the  There are only two people guarding Zhe Wenxin. Perhaps in their opinion, as long as the security on the outside is better, there should be no problem. Furthermore, Empress Dowager Liang is kind-hearted, and she is afraid that if too many male guards are included, there will be no problem.  It would be troublesome if someone had evil intentions and violated Zhewenxin. At this time, she didn't want to cause trouble. It was precisely because of this that she gave Zhewenxin good protection and it was also convenient for Lin Zhao.  Rescue people. After confirming safety, Li Donglin and two tracking masters stayed outside, and Lin Zhao entered quietly. At this time, it was not appropriate for them to enter "Who?  " The door creaked, and Lin Zhao saw the oil lamp light up, and the person asking the question was a maid. Because she was right next to the oil lamp, she could see it very clearly and it was easy to identify. The maid could not see clearly in the darkness.  Lin Zhao was very surprised and asked repeatedly: "Who is it?  You do not know life or death, who let you in?  Are you brave enough to eat your ambition?  "As he spoke, he started to curse. Lin Zhao ignored him and walked straight inside. Before the maid could nervously question her, he slapped the maid on the back of her neck. After the last obstacle, he fainted.  Lin Zhao continued to walk towards the bed at the back. Under the shadow of the lamp, a figure could be seen vaguely moving behind the curtain, saying coldly: "Don't come over, I'm warning you, you will be dead if you get too close!"  " Lin Zhao smiled, so excited that he almost shed tears. Yes, it was Zhewen Xin's voice in the curtain. She was really here, here well. So he continued to walk forward and stretched out his hand  I want to open the curtain. "I told you not to come over. Are you really going to die?"  "In the middle of the curtain, Zhewen Xin gave another cold scolding. "Yes, I am"?Seeking death!  ¡± A familiar, magnetic voice sounded, and under the shadow of the lamp, one could vaguely see the person in the curtain sitting slumped on the bed. His whole body was exhausted, and he could even faintly hear the sound of low sobs.  Lin Zhao then gently lifted the curtain behind him and saw his haggard wife sitting slumped on the bed, holding a gold hairpin in her hand and pointing outward. Two lines of tears welled up in her eyes.  Come out, Lihua is crying! "What's the matter?"  Want to murder your husband?  "Lin Zhao came closer and smiled softly. With a bang, the golden hairpin in Zhe Wenxin's hand fell on the bed, and then she threw herself into Lin Zhao's arms, whimpering. Her husband came to save her! Seeing that day, Sisi  When she thought about the familiar face at night, Zhe Wenxin couldn't believe it and suspected that she was in a dream. Until this moment, she was still asking in a low voice, "Is this true?"  " "Yes, it's true!  "Lin Zhao held his beloved wife in his arms, caressed her back, and comforted her with gentle words. Zhe Wenxin lost weight and became more haggard. It was obvious that she had suffered too much injustice during the days of being captured. " Lin Zhao  He said apologetically: "I'm sorry, Wen Xin, I was late and I made you feel wronged!  " When she felt that everything was real, Zhe Wenxin threw herself into Lin Zhao's arms and cried for a long time before she said leisurely: "No, Wen Xin is satisfied when you are here.  "At this moment, Zhewenxin was extremely happy! She and Empress Dowager Liang had had a bet-like conversation before, and she had been worried about whether her husband would come? But at this moment, she was finally sure. "He cares about her husband"  He came to save her! Although she didn't know how Daofang came here, she knew clearly that this was Suizhou, a place of Xixia people. If the Empress Dowager Liang was here, it must be heavily guarded.  This must be an extremely risky journey! This is enough. Having a husband who loves her deeply is enough for this life. In an instant, Zhe Wenxin was extremely happy! Lin Zhao held his beloved wife in his arms and comforted her softly: "Okay.  Okay, Wen Xin, stop crying now.  We are still in the land of tigers and wolves at the moment, get up and get ready, we will leave first!  "    "good!  "Although Zhewen Xin was crying with emotion, she was a heroic female general, very strong, and more sensible. As soon as her husband said it, she understood and nodded gently. Next, she will fight side by side with her husband. I want to  It felt a little sweet to think about it Then Lin Zhao took Zhe Wenxin out and called Li Donglin and two Fuzhou tracking masters to set off together. The first step to rescue people was success. The next step was to escape, and they had to be as soon as possible.  Escape from Suizhou City! (To be continued)

 Volume 1, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 403: The Crazy Queen Mother

    Mengmeng stayed in Puji Temple for half a day and prayed until midnight before resting.  The monks in the temple, as well as many guards and servants, have actually been unable to hold on for a long time. It¡¯s just that they don¡¯t say anything, so how can they easily retreat?  Actually, it¡¯s tiring for Mengmeng to blackmail herself, but since it¡¯s just pretending, it has to look good.  I stayed here all night, and the Queen Mother would be somewhat touched when she heard the news!  Climbing up from the futon, Meng Mengxi rubbed her numb legs before thinking of a question.  I wonder if the Queen Mother has any instructions?  Is everything okay?  It seems a little strange that the two confidants sent back have not returned yet?  Meng Mengyue realized that there was a problem!  So, I hurriedly sent people to go back to inquire, but more than half an hour later, there was still no one back.  Something happened, something must have happened!  Mengmengyou finally realized the seriousness of the problem, especially the Empress Dowager Liang who was in the house.  If Empress Dowager Liang makes any mistake, her wealth and glory will disappear, and she will be blamed for her death.  So, Gong Mengyou hurriedly led the team of people back.  Tuoba Shi's subordinates didn't know why, but when they saw Lord Mengmeng was so anxious, they didn't dare to neglect and immediately sent someone to follow him!  Achang saw such a situation on the way and couldn't help but become anxious.  The fact that Meng Meng was in such a hurry must have exposed the secret in the house. He really wanted to stop it, but with just a few people in his hands, how could he be the opponent of Meng Meng's large army?  What should we do?  Achang was helpless and extremely anxious. Stepping forward at this moment would definitely be like throwing an egg at a stone.  Don¡¯t overestimate your capabilities.  According to Lin Zhao's instructions, it was time to leave at this time, but how could Achang leave with peace of mind?  What is going on with my uncle and the seventh girl?  is it safe?  No, you have to go and have a look.  They are following.  After walking a few steps, I saw something rather strange.  Meng Mengyou and her men were hurriedly walking on the streets of Suizhou. Unexpectedly, dense arrows suddenly flew down from the roof, causing them to fall over. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  Countless people were hit by arrows, mainly the Suizhou garrison of Tuoba Shi, who suffered heavy casualties.  The Spirit Fox Guard reacted quickly and the situation was relatively good.  After all, Mengmeng was born as a guard commander. When he heard the sound of arrows piercing the air, he hid under the horse's belly, and finally jumped under the eaves to escape the disaster.  Even so, Mengmeng was still a little frightened.  I didn¡¯t expect to be in Suizhou City.  Someone unexpectedly attacked him!  It¡¯s really outrageous!  While he was yelling angrily.  In an instant, another extremely frightening thing came to mind.  Neither of the two groups sent out came back.  Now these people seem to be trying to hold me back by sneak attacks. Could it be that something happened in the house?  Queen Mother?  Mengmeng was suddenly startled and extremely frightened!  At this moment.  He just wanted to rush back to the house as soon as possible to find out what was going on and see if the Queen Mother was okay?  He already figured it out.  The target of these people was obviously not him, but But when he moved a little, a crossbow arrow shot out, suppressing them in the small space under the eaves, unable to move at all.  The more this happened, the more anxious he became, and at the same time countless thoughts emerged in his mind.  What happened today was a coincidence?  Or is it a game from beginning to end?  Ruby Bu Yao, the legend of Princess Gaochang, what pious prayers those jade merchants In an instant, Mengmeng thought of many things. It was obvious that the opponent's goal was not herself, but the Queen Mother Liang!  At this moment, Meng Mengyou knew that she had made a serious mistake, trusting others and falling into their trap.  I'm afraid it's a small thing to fall out of favor, I'm afraid It would be fine if Empress Dowager Liang is safe, but if something goes wrong, I'm afraid she will be doomed.  "It's too late to regret, and it has no effect. The top priority can only be to return to the house as soon as possible to find out what's going on."  At the same time, I prayed in my heart, hoping that Empress Dowager Liang would turn the danger into good luck "Suppress them and try to delay as much time as possible!" A person on the roof whispered.  "Yes!" "Others, go to the south gate and make sure the city gate is open!" "Where is the young master?" "The sect leader went there in person, don't worry! Pay attention to the signal after the incident and evacuate as soon as possible!" "Yes!" Then a series of black shadows followed  Achang, who disappeared into Suizhou City and was not far behind him, witnessed all this and was shocked!  Who is he?  He didn't know, but it seemed like he was helping his side. It was possible that his uncle had other arrangements, so that was also known.  At this moment, I can no longer care about so much, but the more this happens, the more worrying the situation at the house becomes, and I must rush as soon as possible.?Go check it out.  What is going on with my uncle and the seventh girl?  Achang is very worried about him!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Something happened at the house. Lin Zhao and the other five people left together. The target was naturally a bit big.  Xing Zang was accidentally revealed.  The Linghu guards then chased after him. Seeing this situation, Li Donglin and two Fuzhou tracking experts obliged and stood in the way.  "It's just that although the two Fuzhou servants are good at tracking, their martial arts are not very high. If they were not flexible and good at dodging, they would have been in trouble.  Li Donglin, on the other hand, is extremely skilled in swordsmanship, far better than what he performed on the mountain trail that day.  In addition to being agile, he is also a bit more fierce and ruthless, with almost fatal moves. He is like a first-class master, almost completely different from that day.  It was not until this moment that Lin Zhao had the opportunity to truly see how extraordinary Li Donglin was.  Didn't expect this person to be so powerful?  It seems that I really underestimated him, but who is he?  Could it be that it¡¯s really?  In an instant, Lin Zhao seemed to understand a lot of things, and of course endless doubts emerged in his mind At such a critical moment, how could Li Donglin still think about hiding his identity?  The safety of the young master is the top priority, so it can be said that I have tried my best to protect him. I dare not be careless in the matter of escorting him, and I should try my best.  It's just that he is only one person after all. He can't beat four hands with two fists. How can he be the opponent of many spirit fox guards?  Although the swordsmanship of Lin Zhao and Oribumi Xin over there is good, compared to the Spirit Fox Guards, it is still slightly inadequate, and they can only barely protect themselves by comparison.  What's more, the prince's status is valuable.  If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous. How can he be allowed to continue to be involved in danger?  Unable to care so much, Li Donglin made a strange cry.  Then many men in black jumped out of the darkness.  And all of them are top-notch masters, their martial arts skills are extraordinary, at least on par with the Spirit Fox Guards.  Zhe Wenxin didn¡¯t know why, thinking that her husband had arranged the manpower in advance.  I also admired the husband for his thoughtfulness and preparation.  It could be seen that the husband had put a lot of effort into saving him, and he felt a little more moved.  In fact, Lin Zhao was shocked and looked at Li Donglin in surprise, wondering who this person was?  And these mysterious people who suddenly appear.  In a daze, Lin Zhao seemed to see an iron mask among the crowd, and the reflection was particularly obvious under the faint moonlight.  When the face in the mask saw him, his eyes were clearly a little hot!     who is he?  Doubts suddenly arose in my heart.  But he had a feeling.  This person means no harm!  "Protect the young master and leave quickly!" Li Donglin shouted.  Someone immediately came over to protect Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin while fighting and retreating.  This time, Lin Zhao noticed the title "Master".  Obviously, this is not an ordinary honorific.  It seems to contain some special meaning!  But at this moment, I don¡¯t have the time to ask so many questions.  Escape is the most important thing.  The commotion in Suizhou City tonight is too big. If we don¡¯t escape as soon as possible, the consequences will be disastrous.  "Young Master, break out from the south gate!" Their men are already capturing the south gate. From there, leaving the city, you can approach the Song-Xia border as quickly as possible.  As long as they return to the land of the Song Dynasty, the Xixia people can do nothing!  As soon as they ran out of the street, Achang and others rushed back. Seeing many people there, they also looked puzzled.  But when I saw that Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin were safe and sound, I burst into tears of joy!  "Achang, hurry up and break out from the south gate together!" Lin Zhao ordered, and more than a hundred people marched towards the south gate of Suizhou together.  Song and Xia are currently in peace talks. Judging from the feedback from the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty is very willing to have peace talks.  Therefore, we were not worried that the Song Dynasty would easily attack by surprise, so the guards were not very tight.  Furthermore, their defense was mainly external, and they did not expect that sudden changes would occur in the city.  Therefore, when more than a hundred people suddenly came out, the Suizhou city gate guards were caught off guard. They were captured before they had time to react, and the city gate was immediately opened.  At the same time, Lin Zhao and others also occupied and retreated, rushing towards the south gate as soon as possible!  As a result, the sounds of fighting and shouts of killing resounded through the night sky, and the entire Suizhou immediately turned into a mess!  Tuoba Shi was finally alerted. Now he was responsible for all military and political affairs in Suizhou. Hearing that there was chaos in the city, he was immediately shocked.  He thought it was the Song Dynasty army that was attacking Suizhou. He didn't expect that as soon as he got up from bed, someone came to report in a hurry: Mr. Mengmeng was attacked when he returned from Puji Temple!     ah?  Tuoba Shi was immediately shocked.  Although Mengmeng's rank is not high, her status is extraordinary. If something goes wrong with the Queen Mother's sweetheart in Suizhou, how should she explain it?  So he hurriedly ordered his troops and horses and rushed to the place where they were attacked to rescue them.  I don¡¯t want to meet the embarrassed people on the way.Tuoba Shi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he was fine.  "Master Meng Meng, are you okay?" Tuoba Shi asked respectfully and politely, but unexpectedly received a very unfriendly response from Meng Meng, "Tuoba Shi, lead troops to the south gate immediately to intercept these bandits!"  "Master Gongmengya, what is going on?" Tuoba Shi was confused.  "Don't ask so many questions. If those gangsters escape, you and I will both die together!" Mengmengyu said a harsh word and immediately disappeared into the night with a whip of his horse.  Now what he is most worried about is the safety of Empress Dowager Liang. Whether she is assassinated or kidnapped, the consequences will be disastrous.  At this moment, Meng Mengyu was really starting to feel a little scared, almost sweating like rain all over her body.  Tuoba Shi was a little surprised. What on earth made Meng Mengyou so anxious?  I didn¡¯t have time to ask any more questions. Since there was something wrong with the south gate, I just went over to find out.  No matter who they are or what they did, they should be investigated to cause such trouble in Suizhou.  Tuoba Shi raised his whip and hurried away.  He wanted to see who was so ambitious that he dared to run wild in Suizhou? ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But it was said that Lin Zhao was fighting and retreating, and there were a few Linghu guards after all.  The Xixia army stationed nearby also relaxed due to Gong Mengyou's departure, and at the same time received Tuoba Shi's order to rescue people.  Therefore, no effective resistance was formed.  It is precisely because of this that Lin Zhao and others have the opportunity to leave!  When we arrived at the gate of the city, someone had already responded and said, "Sir, get out of the city quickly. There are hundreds of miles of fine horses three miles outside the city!" It was obvious that these people were with Li Donglin.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t ask any further questions. These people were friends, not enemies.  Do yourself a favor.  We need to remember this kindness. As for many other questions, we don¡¯t care about so many at the moment.  Some problems will come to light sooner or later!  Sure enough, not far from the city, someone was waiting with more than a hundred war horses.  There was already a sound of pursuit behind them. They did not dare to delay, so they immediately turned to the door and walked away with their whips raised.  By the time Tuoba Shi hurriedly led people to the south gate, it was already too late.  A large group of people had fled out of the city.  Reminds me of Meng Meng¡¯s explanation.  He didn't dare to neglect.  Lead people to catch up immediately!  So, a chase took place outside Suizhou City!  Lin Zhao and the others had a certain advantage in time, so they were slightly ahead.  But Tuoba Shi is not slacking off either.  It can be said that we are chasing closely, and the gap is shortening little by little.  it is a pity.  When they were about to catch up, Lin Zhao and others had already entered the Song Dynasty!  "General, the gangsters have returned to the Song Dynasty!" When his subordinates came down to report, Tuoba Shi was a little depressed. He was about to catch up with him, but it's a pityjust give up?  Thinking of the stern and anxious look on Gong Mengyou's face, Tuoba Shi had a bad feeling.  If I come back empty-handed, I'm afraid I won't be able to make a deal!  However, it is now the time for peace talks between Song and Xia. If you lead troops across the border easily, it will inevitably cause some unnecessary trouble!  What should I do?  Just when Tuoba Shi was in a dilemma, someone helped him make a decision!  "General, there is a large group of Song troops on guard ahead!" There are Song troops. Could it be that these people were officially sent by the Song Dynasty?  Tuoba Shi was full of doubts.  An indisputable fact is before us, there must be no conflict with the Song Army.  With the current situation, it¡¯s better to go back and have a good talk with Meng Mengyou!  At least you have to figure out what's going on!  Zhong Shidao stood in the distance, with the Zhong family army behind him. Seeing the Xixia army leaving like a tide, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.  As expected, Lin Zhao really made a big noise in Suizhou City.  Although I don¡¯t know exactly what happened, and who are the people who came back together?  Judging from the movement, it¡¯s probably not a trivial matter!  No matter what!  Even if you are doing a favor for Lin Zhao today, what exactly is going on?  If Lin Zhao is willing, he will definitely tell him.  Teacher Zhong didn't want to ask any more questions. Curiousness was not a good habit after all.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is dawn, in the house in Suizhou City.  Tuoba Shi was submissive, with cold sweat still flowing down his forehead.  Only then did he know that Queen Mother Liang was actually in Suizhou and was in danger last night.  It¡¯s really scary when I think about it, but fortunately the Queen Mother was unharmed.  If something really happened, the consequences would be disastrous. Just as Meng Mengniu said, everyone would definitely die.  As for those who chased last night, he now understands that Mengmeng is worried that the Queen Mother was kidnapped.  It's really scary to think about it. If this is really the case what will happen to Xixia?  We have already lost a prime minister. If the Queen Mother falls again, what will happen to her?What are the consequences?  Even so, just the fact that the Queen Mother was frightened last night was a terrible thing.  It must be the fury of thunder at this moment, but we still don¡¯t know what the outcome will be?  Tuoba Shi had secretly closed his eyes, waiting for the violent storm to come.  But after not seeing any movement for a long time, I couldn't help but feel a little confused.  So he secretly opened his eyes and looked at Gong Mengniu, hoping to get some information from the Queen Mother's lover.  However, Meng Mengyu was also expressionless. At this moment, he was standing like a clay sculpture. If you look carefully, you can see that his body was shaking slightly.  " Gong Mengyou hurried back and found that Queen Mother Liang was safe and sound and still sleeping, which made her feel relieved.  Only one Zhewen core was missing, and with the news reported by Tuoba Shi, the gangsters fled to the Song Dynasty.  From this, it can be roughly inferred that it was Lin Zhao from the Song Dynasty who came to rescue Zhe Wenxin After dawn, the Empress Dowager Liang woke up, and Gong Mengnuo hurriedly went to plead guilty.  He has now come to realize that the legend of Ruby Bu Yao must be a scam, and he was fooled.  It was precisely because of my own stupidity that I made such a big mistake last night.  Fortunately, the Queen Mother is fine, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous If he apologizes early, maybe the Queen Mother will forgive him, otherwise it will not be as simple as falling out of favor.  But when he explained what happened last night, especially the fact that he had been at Puji Temple, Queen Mother Liang was stunned and just waved her hand to let him out.  "Meng Mengxiao was confused. She didn't know what Empress Dowager Liang's attitude was, so she felt particularly uneasy and even a little scared.  Queen Mother Liang in the room was also confused!  Mengmeng was at Puji Temple last night, not in the house, so who was the romantic and happy man who shared the same bed with her last night?  Queen Mother Liang was drunk last night and couldn't tell who the person was.  But one thing she can be sure of is that there must be a man who has a romantic affair with her overnight It's not a scam who could it be?  Queen Mother Liang's mind was in chaos.  She could vaguely remember the unique happiness and extraordinarily enjoyable time last night But she had no idea who that man was.  This is the most terrifying thing. The dignified Queen Mother actually died inexplicably The Queen Mother Liang also asked the two maids circumstantially, but she hesitated and found nothing.  She was a little confused, and then she remembered the news that Zhewen Xin was rescued and left, and the two thoughts came together.  Could it be that he was from the Song Dynasty last night from the Song Dynasty?  Empress Dowager Liang suddenly sneered, surrendering herself to a Song Dynasty person?  What kind of cats and dogs are they?  Empress Dowager Liang was so distressed that she almost went crazy!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 404: What is the meaning of "gongzi"?

    Song people?  Was Orifumi Xin rescued?  Suddenly a person's name popped into the mind of Empress Dowager Liang - Lin Zhao!  Could the man last night be Lin Zhao?  Queen Mother Liang suddenly had such an idea.  However, this can only be an eternal secret and cannot be verified in any case.  For me, it is a scandal and must not be exposed.  As a result, the two maids who didn't know what they were doing were dragged away, and there was no sound in an instant.  Until their death, they thought they had heard the truth about the Queen Mother's self-deprecation and were silenced.  They just felt so wronged. Even though they were far away, they still couldn't escape death.  "Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, but it is even more terrifying to serve a queen mother with a chaotic private life."  ¡°I have kept it a secret, but what about that hateful Song Dynasty person?  What if that person talks about it as a boast?  Empress Dowager Liang was always worried about the disgraceful scandal.  However, these things were beyond her control. For a moment, Empress Dowager Liang was so angry that she almost went crazy.  At the same time, she also had a lot of hatred for the people of the Song Dynasty, so much so that her attitude towards the peace talks also changed a little Of course, there was also this idiot named Mengmeng Empress Dowager Liang finally came out and glanced at Mengmeng with a little anger.  He said coldly: "Idiot, I didn't expect you to be so stupid? Why did you hide it from me?" "I also want to give the Queen Mother a surprise!" Meng Meng said in a submissive manner, not even daring to raise his head.  It can be said that what happened last night was caused by herself. It is natural for the Queen Mother to be angry.  "Surprise?" Empress Dowager Liang said coldly: "You really gave me a big surprise. I didn't expect you to be so stupid that you fell into the trap of the Song Dynasty people so easily. You are simply a fool!" As she spoke.  He threw the magical ruby ????bu Yao to the ground.  A treasure was destroyed in an instant.  "Yes, it's all my fault. Please punish me, Queen Mother!" Mengmeng was immediately trembling. That ruby ??was beside him. Not only did it not bring him eternal favor, but it was the beginning of tragedy.  "Punishment? Huh, just know that you made a mistake in saving yourself!" Empress Dowager Liang said coldly: "Since you are also praying for me and the Prime Minister, you are also kind-hearted. No matter! No matter! Just leave the merits to be punished.  "Yes, thank you, Queen Mother, for your forgiveness. I will definitely take the blame!" Meng Mengyan finally breathed a sigh of relief. He knew Queen Mother Liang too well. In the situation just now, it was not impossible to kill him directly.  Based on the anger in her heart at this moment, Empress Dowager Liang really wanted to kill Gong Mengyou.  But now is the time to employ people, and some things need to be covered up by him, so he is left alive for the time being.  As for the future, as a confidant.  It's too stupid to be ridiculous.  As a newcomer, the feeling in the bed has already become a bit boring.  So his end is doomed.  Tuoba Shi stood there, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.  It was obvious that the Queen Mother was frightened last night and did not punish her severely. That was because of the special affection between them.  But he didn't have anything, he was just afraid Thinking of this, Tuoba Shi became extremely nervous.  Empress Dowager Liang saw this and smiled coldly: "Tuoba Shi, is Suizhou's defense so lax?" "The Empress Dowager forgives me, it's all my fault. I didn't know that the Empress Dowager was in Suizhou, so the defense was lax.  The Queen Mother was frightened." Tuoba Shi obeyed and immediately bowed and confessed.  "Oh?" Empress Dowager Liang said coldly: "Whether I am here or not, how can Suizhou, as an important border town, relax its defense? What if the people of the Song Dynasty have ulterior motives and attack the city on a large scale? Let more than a hundred people capture the city gate. When  It¡¯s really amazing!¡± Tuoba Shi¡¯s forehead kept rolling with big beads of sweat, and he said solemnly: ¡°Your Majesty, please forgive me for your negligence!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Empress Dowager Liang sat down helplessly and waved her hands.  Said: "It's good to know that you are wrong. Just like him, you must know how to give up the merits!" Tuoba Shi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he had passed the test temporarily.  In fact, it is true. After all, it is the time to employ people now, and the Queen Mother cannot do anything to herself!  It¡¯s just that the things that follow are bound to be a little troublesome, and you have to do your best.  "You said those gangsters fled back to the Song Dynasty?" After sitting down, Queen Mother Liang asked softly.  Tuoba Shi hurriedly replied: "Yes, I wanted to pursue you, but there was a Song army to stop me. Now is a sensitive period. I am afraid of conflicts and complications, so I dare not pursue you. Please be aware of this!" "  Song Jun responded?" Empress Dowager Liang murmured to herself, then shook her head slightly.  Under such circumstances, it was already obvious that Lin Zhao was the peace negotiator of the Song Dynasty, and it took a lot of effort to rescue Zhe Wenxin!  "It doesn't matter, it's been delayed for so long. Let's start the peace talks in two days!" Empress Dowager Liang was also helpless. After all, her younger brother Liang Yi was still in the hands of the Song Dynasty, so the peace talksDon't delay the matter.  It's just that now that Zhe Wenxin is missing, the Xixia people's momentum at the negotiation table is much weaker and somewhat passive.  Tuoba Shi nodded and said: "Yes, I will do my best!" "Well, remember, the first priority is to welcome the safe return of the Prime Minister!" Empress Dowager Liang did not forget to warn that as long as the younger brother is replaced, other things Humph!  I was humiliated by the Song Dynasty last night, and I definitely want to take revenge for this humiliation.  Lin Zhao, just wait!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But it was said that Lin Zhao and others rushed out of Suizhou City because there was an army of Tuoba Stone behind them  The pursuit was quite thrilling.  Fortunately, there was a kind of teacher who led a strong force to respond, and they escaped unharmed.  After returning to Song Dynasty and ensuring safety, those inexplicable men in black gradually left the team and disappeared into the night.  Lin Zhao was a little anxious after seeing this. He had too many questions in his mind and he had to ask them clearly.  Fortunately, Li Donglin has always been with him, and Lin Zhao is not in a hurry, as long as someone gives him an explanation.  They did not return to the camp, but came to a small town in the south of Suizhou, which was the sphere of influence of the Song Dynasty.  At this time, Lin Zhao was only surrounded by Zhe Wenxin and those people in Fuqing's old store.  But not long after, Zhong Shidao came with his army.  Lin Zhao knew very well that there were so many people.  As well as the commotion in Suizhou City in the past two days and two nights.  Even if you are a teacher, don¡¯t ask.  I should also give him an explanation.  "Wen Xin, when you see Zhongshi Dao later, just tell them that those people just came from Fuzhou, you know?" Lin Zhao did not forget to tell him that people like Li Donglin have special status and there must be something fishy about them.  It is not convenient to tell the master the truth before it is clear.  I believe it can be justified with the excuse of renouncing the family in Fuzhou.  It's just that I still need help from my uncle to tell the lies.  Zhe Wenxin said in surprise: "What? Not Lin Lang's subordinates?" "No, to be honest, I don't know who they are at the moment, but they must be friends rather than enemies!" Lin Zhao shook his head helplessly.  Zhe Wenxin is an extremely smart woman. She immediately realized the problem and there was a hint of worry in her eyes.  "It's okay. We'll talk about this later. The top priority is how to deal with Zhong Shidao!" "Okay!" "Brother Dongyang, are you okay?" When Zhong Shidao came up to greet him, he saw Zhe Wenxin next to Lin Zhao.  .  Suddenly he said in surprise: "Miss ZheMrs. Bu Lin, why are you here?" He and Zhe Wenxin went to Bianjing to rescue Lin Zhao.  So very familiar.  "Good luck, Mr. Seed!" Zhe Wenxin stepped forward and bowed.  "What's going on" Zhong Shidao probably guessed something and asked curiously.  These are all normal reactions at this moment. I think Lin Zhao will give him an explanation!  "Uncle Yi, I've been hiding something from you for a long time. I'm very sorry. I'll tell you frankly today!" Lin Zhao said: "You also know that in the battle of Jingzhou that day, my uncle accidentally fell into the Xixia trick and was defeated.  Wen Xin was also in the army at that time. When he broke out from the rear, he accidentally fell into the enemy's trap and was captured by the Xixia people. After the Xixia people knew Wen Xin's identity, they thought it was a rare commodity and wanted to use it to blackmail me in exchange for Liang Yi."  After explaining, Zhongshi Dao was immediately clear to his mind, but he didn't expect that there was such a hidden meaning in it.  Lin Zhao continued: "You also know that I happened to be appointed as the peace negotiator by the imperial court. Logically speaking, because of Wen Xin, I am not qualified. I originally wanted to go to Shu to resign, but I had some small selfish motives and wanted to take advantage of this.  The opportunity came to rescue Wen Xin. So I kept it secret and arranged it secretly. Yesterday, Wen Xin was finally rescued safely. "No wonder Lin Zhao is mysterious. Zhong Shidao now understands that everything is for his wife.  As for Lin Zhao's selfishness, it is completely understandable to be a teacher.  It is reasonable not to tell others easily about this matter.  Come to think of it, if Lin Zhao hadn't witnessed all this today, Lin Zhao wouldn't have said a word so easily.  After all, if this happens, his attitude during the peace talks will be questioned, at least there will definitely be some rumors.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Speaking of which, I would like to thank Uncle Yi. If you hadn't taken care of me today, I'm afraid" "Hey, Brother Dongyang is really out of touch. If you had told me earlier, I could have been of some help.  "I was worried that you would not come back for a long time, so I came to the border yesterday. I didn't expect to see you there!" Master Zhong said with a smile: "But Brother Dongyang is really powerful. He must have turned Suizhou City upside down yesterday."  "Just look at the formation of the Xixia army yesterday!" "Hey, thanks to the help of those people sent by my uncle, otherwise it would have been impossible!" Lin Zhao laughed and handed out a message.  The way of cultivating a teacher was immediately clear in his heart. It turned out thatThose people are from Fuzhou Zhe family, which sounds logical.  I think those people must have gone back to Fuzhou, and the difficulty is completely understandable.  "Are you okay in the camp?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  Teacher Zhong said with a smile: "Of course it's no problem. I'll tell Liu Changzuo when I leave, and everything will be fine." Lin Zhao couldn't help but look embarrassed, but stopped talking.  "Hehe, brother Dongyang, don't worry. I will definitely help you with some things." Zhong Shidao understood Lin Zhao's difficulties at the moment and said: "I will leave some people for you to protect your safety, and I will go back first.  Liu Changzuo must be worried too! "When the young couple reunited after a long absence, they must have a lot of personal things to say. I am obviously not suitable here, and I know how to be a teacher.  "Well, thank you Uncle Yi!" Master Zhong smiled and left with his troops.  Lin Zhao also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, Zhong Shidao really gave him face, and the Zhong family was really worth getting along with.  Although it was a short separation rather than a wedding, and he and Zhe Wenxin were reunited after a long separation, Lin Zhao really didn't have any ideas for the time being.  Now he has more important things to do. Who are these mysterious people?  This was what he wanted to know most at the moment.  "Wen Xin, you go and rest first!" Zhe Wenxin knew that her husband had something important to do.  So he left sensibly.  "Achang. Ask Donglin to come see me!" All questions focused on him.  "See you, Mr. Li!" When Li Donglin saw Lin Zhao again.  His expression was serious. The matter had come to this, and some things could no longer be concealed. He was fully aware of this.  Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice: "Dong Lin, you and I will stop beating around the bush. Can you tell me your identity?" "Before answering the young master, can I take the liberty of asking the young master a question?" Li Donglin did not face the question directly.  Answer, but asked a tactful rhetorical question.  "Ask!" Lin Zhao smiled.  It feels more and more interesting.  "Young Master, you were so trustworthy to me in Suizhou. Do you really think you don't trust others when you employ them? Or when did Young Master see through my identity?" Li Donglin was a little curious about this. He didn't quite believe that Young Master was reckless.  man of.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "I was a little curious in the valley that day, but I was not sure who you were at that time. Later, my people in Xingqing Mansion found out some information, and it seemed that there was a group of people hugging me.  With the same purpose, I became curious and wondered who was secretly helping me. Unexpectedly, you came to my side at this time. At that time, I just thought you had no ill intentions, and I still can¡¯t determine who you are.  Who are your companions today? " Not to mention, Wang Shao is really a good person.  Not only did he help Lin Zhao conceal the truth about Zhe Wenxin's capture, but he also secretly mobilized Qingzhou's spies in Xingqing Mansion to help Lin Zhao find out the news, and then became aware of the existence of people like Li Donglin.  Li Donglin asked: "Since the young master was aware of it, why didn't he bring it up? Instead, he let me do what I did in Suizhou? Aren't you afraid?" "To be honest, I just wanted to keep you here to follow the clues. Of course, in that situation,  I have no choice but to take some risks. Fortunately, I made the right bet!" Lin Zhao smiled, and his decision in Suizhou was not without purpose.  Sometimes, even though you have to take risks, you can't be without any certainty.  "That's it. Fortunately, I don't have any evil intentions, otherwise I'm afraid I would have died long ago without a complete body!" Li Donglin smiled. It seems that the young master also has some back-ups, but he just doesn't know it!  "Okay, I've answered you. Now it's time for you to answer my question. Who are you? And what do you mean by 'young master'?" Lin Zhao's eyes suddenly became more focused.  Li Donglin nodded and said: "Yes, sir, can you follow me to Liushugou in the east of the town? There will be people there to answer your questions!" "Liushugou?" "Yes!" Li Donglin said: "Don't worry, sir, I'll wait.  No harm at all! I wonder if you still remember that the Xixia people¡¯s camp was burned down outside Dashun City?¡± ¡°It was you?¡± In an instant, Lin Zhao understood a lot of things.  Back in Dashun City, he and Wang Shao had been puzzled for a long time, wondering who was secretly helping.  So much so that in the end, he secretly received the credit in the report to the court. Only then did he realize that it was the Li Donglin in front of him who did it.  It can be seen that these people have been secretly helping him for some time, so that Lin Zhao became more and more curious about their identities.  At the same time, I am even more doubtful about myself, what is my virtue and ability?  What's so special about it?  Why do they go to such great lengths to secretly help themselves?  At the same time, he also knew what it meant when Li Donglin said these words at this time. In fact, he was taking?My own trust.  "Okay, I'll go with you to Liushugou!" Lin Zhao had too many questions in his mind, and he had to ask them clearly today.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liushugou is located in the east of the town.  Some distance further north is Suizhou City, which is also closer to the desert.  However, because of a small river, many willow trees grow here, hence the place name Liushugou. The scenery is relatively pleasant.  At this moment, two people were standing under the two big willow trees.  Under the watery moonlight, the reflection of a steel mask is particularly obvious, it is the Iron Mask Sect Master.  And behind him, standing was Jiang Leiting.  "Sect Master, will you tell the young master the truth today?" Jiang Tingting was quite confused when he heard the decision of the Iron-faced Sect Leader.  After all, the decision before this was to consider the long term after returning to Bianjing. Now the sudden change of plan is inevitably a bit hasty.  The Iron Mask leader shook his head slightly and said: "There is no way. I also want to take a long-term approach, but today in Suizhou, we have all been exposed. The young master must be full of doubts, especially Donglin, who may find it difficult to explain at this moment.  Instead of being secretive, if we explain everything clearly, we don¡¯t have to be embarrassed, and you don¡¯t have to be confused, then great things can be expected!¡± ¡°Will you believe it?¡±  What's your attitude?" To be honest, Jiang Leiting was a little worried.  "I'm not sure, but I believe that Young Master will not let us down." The Iron-faced Sect Leader sighed and said, "Young Master may not believe what we say, but what about the people closest to him?" "What do you mean, Master?"  "Yes, I had a plan dozens of days ago, so I specially sent someone to Jiangning and invited He Wu to come. He raised the young master with his own hands, and the young master will definitely believe his words. Furthermore, return to Bianjing  Is there anything wrong with seeing my wife and recognizing each other? "The Iron-faced Sect Master is a thoughtful person, so he has already made arrangements.  "If that's the case, then it's appropriate!" The closest people, mother and son are connected, blood is thicker than water.  Especially the extremely similar appearance, which is unmistakable.  Jiang Leiting nodded, suddenly pointed into the distance, and said: "Young Master, here we come!" The Iron Mask Master let out a sigh of relief. After more than twenty years, this day has finally arrived for him!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 405: Shocking Life Experience

    Under the moonlight, Lin Zhao saw the reflective iron mask again.  Ever since he was in Suizhou City, he had noticed that this man in the iron mask was extraordinary, and perhaps had special meaning among Li Donglin and the others.  Sure enough, Li Donglin came closer, bowed and said: "Sect Master, the young master is here!" Sect Master?  A big question mark suddenly appeared in Lin Zhao's mind. What does this title mean?  The man in the iron mask and the people behind him immediately stepped forward, bowed and said, "I've seen the young master!" What was the young master's explanation?  Lin Zhao had a vague feeling that this was definitely not as simple as an ordinary honorific.  At the same time, Lin Zhao also saw a different look in this person's eyes, one that was extraordinarily hot.  Lin Zhao waved his hands gently and said: "Don't be too polite, everyone. I have many doubts in my mind. Please help me answer my questions. I wonder what you call me?" "Young Master, just call me Tien Mian!" "Li Cheng, thank you.  The name is Donglin! " "Jiang Leiting has met the young master!" "Hey!" Lin Zhao looked at Jiang Leiting in surprise and said, "Your Majesty looks familiar, he seems to be at" "The young master Zeng and Mr.  We had a chance encounter!" Jiang Tingting didn't hide anything and told the truth.  "Did you save me?" Lin Zhao suddenly remembered that it was this person who rescued him at Xianyang Ferry.  Thinking of Li Donglin's incident outside Dashun City and what happened in Suizhou City tonight, Lin Zhao suddenly had many more doubts?  Why do they have to help themselves again and again?  Lin Zhao clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for your help many times. I am deeply grateful!" Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng both bowed and said, "Young Master, you are serious. These are all matters within the scope of my subordinates." "A matter of responsibility?"  Lin Zhao smiled.  He asked: "I have some doubts in my heart. I want to ask you for advice!" "You understand the purpose of your visit. I will tell you the truth naturally!" The Iron-faced Sect Master nodded lightly and agreed.  "Please!" The leader of the Iron Mask Sect smiled and said, "Okay, how about I tell you a story first?" "I'd like to hear the details!" Lin Zhao glanced at the somewhat mysterious Iron Mask man and thought to himself.  This story is certainly extraordinary.  Sure enough, Tie Mian began to speak: "Decades ago, there was an old gentleman who was extremely wealthy, richest in the world, kind-hearted, and famous for his benevolence and righteousness.  Widely praised.  It stands to reason that good people are rewarded. This kind-hearted master is good at everything. His only regret is that his heirs are having a hard time.  In the early years, the old gentleman had no children, and his wife was worried that there would be no heirs, so she found a nephew from the family to raise him in order to adopt him in the future.  But later the old gentleman did not give up, and several concubines gave birth to three young masters one after another.  Adoption was naturally unnecessary, so the nephew of the family was sent back.  And received a generous reward.  But unfortunately, all three of the old gentleman¡¯s sons died in infancy. It is a great pity in life to have no heirs.  The old gentleman was very sad, so he took in several more concubines because he just wanted to have another son.  It's a pity that I haven't been able to do it for many years. What a pity!  The old man¡¯s family has a big business and he has no heirs, so naturally someone is concerned about the family property.  The nephew who was raised at the time has grown up and has a good reputation. He is gentle, courteous and thrifty. He is simply a humble gentleman.  So many people suggested that the old gentleman should adopt the son.  Especially the servants and stewards at home have also begun to actively work for this.  As for the reason, the nephew's father was concerned about the old gentleman's property and wanted his son to succeed, so the father and son worked together to win people's hearts, which was quite effective.  You also know that there are three types of unfilial piety, the greatest of which is not having children.  An old gentleman's family property must always be inherited, so there must be heirs.  Although this nephew is a good one, the old man has always been uneasy about him. At the same time, he also hopes to have a biological child to inherit the family business.  "The Emperor and God are worthy of his wishes. Perhaps it was the old gentleman's kindness and sincerity that moved God."  Finally, one of the concubines was pregnant. After many famous doctors diagnosed her, they said she was probably a young master.  The old gentleman was very happy and looking forward to it. Everyone in the family was very concerned and very happy, hoping to have another young master.  But unfortunately, when the concubine was seven or eight months pregnant, one day the house mysteriously caught fire.  The fire was so fierce that it was difficult to put out. The old man was very sad, thinking that Mrs. Ru and the unborn child were burned to death, but no bones were found in the ashes "The wife and the child are still alive?" Lin Zhao asked softly.  , three young masters who died young, and a kind old gentleman all of this seems to be very consistent with what his uncle said. Could it be a guess slowly emerged in Lin Zhao's mind.  "I don't know! The old gentleman thinks that the child may still be alive", but everyone else thought that Mrs. Ru and her children were buried in the fire, or at least their whereabouts were unknown.  The man in the iron mask hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Master, how do you think this fire started?"  " "It's quite strange that the fire started all of a sudden. If it wasn't a coincidence, it would have been arson!  "Lin Zhao replied softly, giving a very simple guess. "If Madam is pregnant, she is the most precious treasure in the house, and she will be taken care of very carefully. How can she easily catch fire?  After all, someone did set the fire deliberately!  The man in the iron mask said softly: "Who do you think the young master is who set the fire?"  " Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Whoever has a motive is the one!  " " If the wife is pregnant, the family will be happy and sad, and the old gentleman's nephew will be unhappy. Seeing that he has a good reputation and is about to be adopted by the old gentleman, and all the family property is about to be collected, but he has to be passed on by the future.  The younger brother who was born took away everything. He had been planning for many years, and there were many stewards and servants behind him to support him. How could he just let it go? So, they secretly set a fire to kill the child.  , he is the old gentleman¡¯s only heir and can take over all the property. ¡°What happens next?  Does the old gentleman know all this?  "Lin Zhao asked softly. "I know a little bit, there are always suspicions, but there is no evidence!  " "Then what did the old gentleman do?  The leader of the Iron Face Sect said: "At that time, people outside thought that the young master died in the fire, so they were anxious to let the old gentleman establish an heir."  "The issue of heirs was a big deal in ancient times, and this situation was completely expected. "So the humble and filial nephew came into people's sight again.  praised by many.  And suggested that the old gentleman choose him!  " Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "But according to what you said.  This man should be a sanctimonious hypocrite, not to mention he may be the murderer of Mrs. Ru and the young master. How can the old gentleman stand up for him?  "    "Have no idea!  "The Iron Masked Man sighed: "At that time, the Iron Masked Man was highly regarded by everyone and was the number one among the descendants of the clan.  Why is it that two generations of his father and son have been running the business for many years, so there are many people who support it.  There is naturally a lot of support and involvement behind him. It can be said that the tail is too big to lose.  It is impossible to deal with it. I want to choose another one, but this nephew has higher ability and reputation.  This can only be adopted.  The old gentleman was afraid that this would cause civil strife in the family and cause the family business to fall apart, so he had no choice but to bear the pain and adopt him.  " Lin Zhao couldn't help but shook his head slightly. He could vaguely understand the old gentleman's difficulties. But it can be seen that the old gentleman did lack a bit of vigor and courage, and there were many constraints on this matter. "Iron Face"  The person continued: "However, the old gentleman has always been unwilling to believe the fact that his biological son died in the sea of ????fire, and has always hoped to find him back.  As long as there are biological children, the issue of heirs will naturally be a different matter.  Later investigation revealed that when the fire broke out that day, a servant disappeared in the mansion.  He had been favored by Mrs. Ru, so we guessed that it was probably this person who rescued Mrs. Ru.  Ever since.  The old gentleman sent his most loyal servants out to search for the whereabouts of his concubine and child Lin Zhao listened for a long time, feeling a little touched and somewhat suspicious in his heart.  This seems to be somewhat similar to what uncle Gu Qi said. His uncle seemed to have said that his father was also a kind man, and he also had three brothers who died young. As for these other bizarre family struggles for power, he did not mention it But every time he mentioned it,  When it comes to his own life experience, his uncle always hesitates. Lin Zhao thinks that 80% of them have some problems. Thinking about it carefully, maybe "Have you found it?" Lin Zhao calmed down and asked softly. Now he wanted to hear it all.  this story.  The man in the iron mask shook his head and said: "The old gentleman is looking for his child, and the adopted nephew is also looking for it. One is to protect, the other is to eradicate the roots and kill people. Mrs. Ru who escaped did not know why, and was even deceived and attacked.  , and then no one believed it, so he left for the safety of his children. Then, finding someone was like looking for a needle in a haystack. But the person who was looking for him never gave up, and even the old man had passed away.  However, they still didn't give up. After more than 20 years of persistence, Huangtian finally got the news by chance and finally found it!  He responded clearly and clearly noticed that the eyes of the Iron Masked Man, Jiang Leiting, and Li Donglin were all focused on him.  The man in the iron mask said solemnly: "We are those servants who have persisted for twenty years. And the young master is the child back then!" "Me?" It seemed that it was expected, but when things happened, Lin Zhao was a little worried  surprise.  He didn't expect that the matter would be related to his life experience. What a surprise!  &nbsp; The Iron Masked Man nodded lightly: "Yes!" "How did you make that conclusion?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  "When Mrs. Ru was pregnant, she dreamed of the rising sun and auspicious clouds. The old man thought it was a good omen, so he specially made a jade pendant" "A jade pendant of rising sun and auspicious clouds?" Suddenly, Lin Zhao seemed to understand a lot of things.  When his uncle gave the jade pendant to him, he warned him a thousand times to keep it properly.  He also said that it was the only memory left by his parents. Unexpectedly, it was also closely related to the mystery of his life experience.  The man in the iron mask nodded and said, "More than that, the young master's appearance is 50 or 60% similar to that of Mrs. Ru back then. It's unmistakable." "Are you sure?" Seeing the other party's vow, Lin Zhao also began to believe it.  "Of course I'm sure!" "Then my parents are" Tie Mian said sadly: "Your father has passed away, but your father is still alive!" "Didn't my uncle say that my parents are both dead?" Lin Zhao was suddenly confused.  "No, I thought I was close to death when my daughter fell into the water, but later I was rescued, and now I'm still alive!" "Where are they? Who are my parents?" Listening to this story, Lin Zhao always felt that his own  My father is not an ordinary person, and his life experience is even more special.  The Iron-faced Man said: "Your Majesty is of ordinary origin. But your Majesty Your Majesty's identity is the Supreme One in the world. He is famous for his benevolence. It is widely praised!" "The Supreme One in the world? Benevolence" Suddenly an idea flashed in Lin Zhao's mind, and he thought of a person.  , but no matter what, he couldn't believe it and looked stunned.  "That's right, your father is the Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, and the young master is the fourth prince of the Song Dynasty!" When the man in the iron mask said this, his voice was already trembling.  After more than twenty years, he was finally able to say this in person.  "RenzongPrince" Lin Zhao suddenly felt as if he was struck by lightning.  He stood there in shock for a long time, speechless.  Once upon a time, he had doubts about his life experience.  But he never thought that his life experience would be so bizarre, that he was actually a prince However, he also immediately understood the prototypes in the story.  The kind old gentleman was naturally Emperor Renzong, who had no children in his early years. Queen Cao raised Zhao Zongshi, the son of Runan King Zhao Yunrang, in the palace.  After Renzong's parents spoke out, Zhao Zongshi was sent back to his residence.  However, Renzong's three sons died one after another, and eventually he had no heirs.  Later, Emperor Renzong had no choice but to adopt Zhao Zongshi as the crown prince.  It was the later Song Yingzong.  History clearly records that Renzong only had three sons.  Where did the theory of the four princes come from?  What does it have to do with myself?  Upon seeing this, the leader of the Iron Mask Sect said: "When Emperor Zhen Renzong was not born, Emperor Zhenzong once raised Zhao Yunrang in the palace. Later, Zhao Zongshi had such an honor, so that the father and son had delusions, secretly planned operations, and formed a party for personal gain. Zhao Zongshi even more  He is good at disguising" "This is quite understandable. Zhao Zongshi and his son have been the spare tire for two generations, and they are also the spare tire for the emperor and prince. How can they be reconciled if everything fails?  It is completely reasonable for their father and son to secretly plan.  "Emperor Renzong saw through the hypocrisy of their father and son, and actually did not want to establish him!" The Iron-faced Man said: "Of course, the late emperor also had selfish motives. He hoped that the throne could be passed on to his own children" Lin Zhaoqing  Nodding lightly, he understood all of this.  But what he was more curious about was, how did he get here?  The Iron Man said: "Later, Emperor Renzong selected a number of suitable women to enter the palace, and his wife Lin was one of them. Unfortunately, not long after, Concubine Lin dreamed of the rising sun and auspicious clouds. She was pregnant. The imperial doctor diagnosed that it might be a boy.  The late emperor was so excited that he specially asked Ouyang Yongshu to draw the picture and make the Rising Sun and Xiangyun Jade Pendant as a gift for His Highness. Originally, everything was fine, but when Concubine Lin was about to give birth, he didn't want to have a fire in the palace.  One of the guards pretended to put out the fire, but actually wanted to put Concubine Lin to death. Fortunately, there was a clerk in the imperial kitchen, He Wu, who was from Concubine Lin's hometown and had been favored by him, so he came to rescue her But her whereabouts are unknown since then.  After searching for twenty years, I found nothing! " Lin Zhao was stunned. He has been looking for someone for twenty years. It is a mysterious state that is really unimaginable at the moment.  The Iron Man said: "Later we found Concubine Lin. She was rescued after she fell into the water. She has been in a nunnery in Yingtian Mansion." "Yingtian Mansion, Songzhou?" Lin Zhao suddenly thought of something.  "That's right!" A hint of joy flashed across the eyes of the Iron-faced Sect Leader.  Lin Zhao murmured: "Cai Jing told me that there is a layman in Jingxin Temple in Yingtian Mansion who looks similar to me. It seems to be true!" After two confirmations, he felt a little more trustful.  ¡°I found Concubine Lin and learned that there was aEmperor Renzong's heir is a boy. We are all happy, but we are looking for a needle in a haystack and don't know where to look.  But I didn¡¯t expect sometimes it¡¯s God¡¯s will at that time!  "The leader of the Iron Mask Sect smiled and said: "Last year, a woman from the Meng family in Jiangning fell seriously ill when she passed through Yingtian Mansion, and she stayed at Jingxin Temple to recuperate.  Concubine Lin undoubtedly found the Rising Sun Xiangyun Jade Pendant on her body!  " Lin Zhao naturally knew what he had given to Meng Ruoying as a token of love. " It was God's will that allowed us to get the message from the young master, so we followed the clues and soon learned about His Highness.  identity and whereabouts.  "The Iron Masked Man said: "I didn't expect that His Highness would already be famous and famous at that time. This is really unexpected.  " "Is it really such a coincidence?  " Lin Zhao had some vague doubts in his heart. Perhaps it was because the incident happened too suddenly and the content was too sudden, which made it difficult for him to accept it for a while. "This is God's will!  "The Iron-faced Sect Master was very sure of this. "It's a pity that when we learned the news, His Highness was framed by Li Fugui and was unjustly imprisoned!  "Jiang Leiting stepped forward and said: "My subordinates were ordered to come to the northwest to protect the safety of the young master. They had an encounter with the young master at the ancient ferry in Xianyang.  Later, he was worried that Han Jiang would become suspicious, so he rarely showed up.  " Mentioning this matter, Lin Zhao suddenly thought about it for a long time and said softly: "After I was imprisoned, so many people tried to save me. Is it all related to this?  " In the past, it was really hard for Lin Zhao to understand why the Empress Dowager would go to the execution site in person, and how could people like Cao Guojiu be invited at will? Is it just his wife's medical skills? I'm afraid that's not the case! But today it's like this  That said, there are many things that seem to make sense. ¡°That¡¯s right!  "The Iron Masked Man said: "His Highness is the only flesh and blood of Emperor Renzong, and the Queen Mother is His Highness's legitimate mother, so she will naturally come to the rescue.  Uncle Cao Guo and others took action because of this reason.  " "It turns out that's really the case!  " Under the clear breeze and bright moon, Lin Zhao stood there in astonishment. He never expected that his life experience would have such twists and turns, such an amazing inside story. Really At this moment, he was no longer the titular Lin Shilang, but the Song Dynasty.  The fourth prince, the imperial uncle of the current official Zhao Xu! Yes, he is the imperial uncle! (To be continued)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 406, Mingyue Sect

    The bright moon is shining brightly and the breeze is gentle.  Under the willow tree, Lin Zhao could not calm down for a long time.  There were so many surprises tonight. He did not expect that these people who were secretly helping him would be related to his life experience.  I never expected that my life experience would be so twists and turns, so shocking!  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that I was actually a prince, the son of Emperor Renzong living among the people.  It¡¯s really interesting. In later generations, there was a legend about a civet cat being exchanged for a prince. The protagonist should have been Emperor Renzong.  But I didn't expect that the protagonist of similar things now would be myself.  As for the truth or falsehood of the matter?  The Rising Sun Xiangyun jade pendant is unmistakable and has a very similar appearance. Whether it is what the iron-faced man in front of him said or what Cai Jing said, they all confirm each other that the person in Jingxin Temple may indeed be his mother.  Everything fits together like that. It can be seen that these people are loyal servants of Emperor Renzong. There is no way to admit the wrong person in such an important matter.  Do you really think you are a prince?  For a moment, Lin Zhao felt very complicated and stood silently.  The Iron Mask Sect Leader, Jiang Leiting and others also stood quietly. They knew that this incident was too shocking and His Highness would need time to slowly accept it.  "Young master, you still don't believe it?" The Iron-faced Sect Master said solemnly: "Our words may be pale, but there is one person who your Highness must believe." While speaking, a figure came from a distance, and when he came closer, Lin Zhaocai said in surprise:  "Uncle?" The person who came was clearly his uncle Gu Qi.  "He Wu meets His Highness!" "Uncle, what are you doing?" Lin Zhao looked at Gu Qi's strange behavior and hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.  Gu Qi shook his head and said: "Your Highness. Gu Qi is my pseudonym. My real name is He Wu. Twenty years ago, I was a small cook in the imperial kitchen in the palace. I am from the same hometown as Concubine Lin. When she was still a maid, she treated me very well.  I take good care of him, and I am acquainted with him.¡± In one sentence, it is almost certain that what the Iron-faced Sect Master said is true.  Gu Qi's purpose here is also very clear, he is to appear as an important witness.  Gu Qixu said: "At that time, Concubine Lin was pregnant, and the palace was very happy. That day, I followed the servants to deliver supplements to the concubine. I didn't want Mingyue Pavilion to catch fire. I rescued Concubine Lin in the fire, but was attacked again.  The pursuit by the guards was difficult at that time, so I took my wife out of the palace secretly along the path where I usually transported vegetables. I was still young and could not think of many things, so I took Lin with me.  Concubine Lin escaped from Bianjing. Later, in Yingtian Mansion, Concubine Lin gave birth to a boy, Your Highness. However, the pursuit continued, and we had no choice but to escape by boat. We did not want Concubine Lin to fall into the water and her whereabouts were unknown.  I fled to Jiangning with His Highness. Fortunately, I was taken in by the old lady of the Meng family. In order not to arouse suspicion, I pretended to be His Highness' uncle and fled to Jiangning. " Lin Zhao was shocked.  , I didn¡¯t expect that my uncle kept much concealment about his life experience, and there were so many twists and turns in it.  "Your Highness has a valuable status. Logically speaking, I shouldn't be like that, let alone let His Highness be a servant in someone else's home. But" Gu Qi said sadly: "At that time, the Meng family could indeed give me and Your Highness a safe place to live.  So I had no choice but to feel aggrieved for the time being. I also thought about announcing His Highness¡¯s identity and requesting an interview with the officials, but there were too many dangers at that time, and another Lengqing case happened" The Lengqing case that Gu Qi mentioned happened in Emperor Renzong.  In the second year of You (1050), a man named Leng Qing met Qian Mingyi, the prefect of Kaifeng, and claimed to be Renzong's son.  Leng Qing said in her own words that her mother, Wang, was originally a palace maid and had been favored by Renzong. She was pregnant. Due to a fire in the palace, she fled and was separated outside the palace. She had no way to make a living, so she had to marry a commoner named Leng Xu and gave birth to a son.  Named Leng Qing.  In fact, Leng Qing is the son of the Dragon Seed Emperor and the bloodline of Renzong.  Leng Qing, now an adult, came to recognize his father according to his mother's instructions, and had the embroidered doudu given to Wang by Renzong as proof.  Qian Mingyi, the prefect of Kaifeng, is a confused mediocre person. Seeing that the story told by Leng Qing is clear-cut and has evidence, he has already believed it.  Leng Qing observed the words and emotions and knew that the story he made up had an effect, so he acted more and more realistically.  He shouted to Qian Mingyi who was sitting upright in the court: "Can Mingyi live in peace?" Qian Mingyi was even more surprised when he saw his imposing manner. He thought that if Leng Qing was really Renzong's son, the prince, he would be the prince in the future.  Whoever wanted to inherit the throne would dare to offend him, so he had to stand up obediently and behave respectfully in front of Leng Qing.  After the incident spread, Yushi Zhongcheng Han Jiang reported it to the court. Renzong did not know whether it was true or not, so he asked the Kaifeng government official Zhao Gai and the admonisher Bao Zheng to jointly review the case.  Later, after Bao Zheng¡¯s trial, it was determined that Leng Qing was just a liar and someone was just opportunistic.  After the incident was revealed, Leng Qing was executed.  However, on the day of the execution, there was heavy fog in Bianjing, and there were rumors among the people that Leng Qing was indeed Renzong's son and died unjustly.  &nbsp; The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "Actually, Zhao Zongshi arranged that deserted situation. The palace maid was pregnant and was living among the people because of a fire. Her experience was exactly the same as that of Concubine Lin. How could it be such a coincidence? The year when the young master was born happened to be the year of Emperor You Er.  In the year, Zhao Zongshi and the others wanted to create an illusion and a precedent, so that the government and the people would believe that there would be no prince living among the people, and they would create a precedent to prevent His Highness from returning to the palace smoothly. " Gu Qi nodded and said: "Yes, listen.  After talking about this, I had a lot of worries. Besides, it was thousands of miles away from Jiangning to Bianjing. It was hard to say whether His Highness would be able to see the official family safely. The wire was the only flesh and blood of the late Emperor, so I didn't dare to take the risk.  I thought of a way, and specifically asked Mrs. Meng to let His Highness study with the young master of the Meng family. I thought that if His Highness could pass the Jinshi examination, then the Golden Palace Chuanlu could directly face the saint with the jade pendant token.  It is a pity that Emperor Renzong passed away in the eighth year of Jiayou, and it is meaningless for His Highness to restore his status. On the contrary, it will be dangerous, so I will no longer let His Highness study and hope that His Highness will be an ordinary person.  "People, live a peaceful life." "No wonder my uncle's attitude has changed greatly when it comes to studying and taking exams. It turns out that's what happened" Lin Zhao didn't expect that his uncle who had urged him to study hard and take the Jinshi since he was a child would have such a long-term future.  plan.  Gu Qidao: "I originally thought that His Highness would live in Jiangning for the rest of his life and stay away from the court from now on. But I didn't expect it. It was inevitable. It was an accident. His Highness actually had a relationship with Wang Anshi, and later stepped into the court step by step.  "No wonder you have been unhappy since I became an official. Instead, you are worried. This is the reason!" In an instant, Lin Zhao understood many things, and his previous doubts suddenly became clear.  "That's right!" Gu Qi nodded and said, "Yes, I was indeed afraid. At that time, I was afraid that His Highness would reveal his identity in Bianjing and be killed. Later, His Highness was framed by Li Fugui in the northwest. Fortunately, Ruoying happened to stay at Yingtian Mansion.  , it was only after your mother saw the jade pendant that I learned your identity. At that time, I learned that your mother was still alive, and that they had been looking for His Highness on the orders of the late Emperor.  I really don¡¯t know how to rescue him.¡± ¡°We arranged everything next!¡± ¡°You already knew, why didn¡¯t you tell me earlier?¡± Lin Zhao asked softly after a while.  Only today did he know that he had so many secrets.  Maybe what others say is not true.  But Gu Qi, that was his biological uncle who raised him.  His words are certainly not wrong.  The son of Renzong, this identity is unmistakable.  Lin Zhao was surprised and shocked, but he had to accept it.  At the same time, he thought of many questions. After all, this identity is too shocking, and there are too many related issues The leader of the Iron Mask said: "Your Highness probably learned about it when he was wronged in Qingzhou. Not telling His Highness made it difficult for us.  At that time, I was afraid that His Highness would not be able to accept it, and I was also afraid that His Highness, being young and energetic, would leak the news!" "Leaking the news?" Lin Zhao sneered, sounding a little embarrassed.  "Yes!" said the Iron Mask Master: "His Highness's existence is a great threat to the legitimacy of the throne of Zhao Zongshi and his son, so since the day Concubine Lin and His Highness disappeared, they have not given up eradicating the root cause. Even today  , Zhao Zongshi is dead, but Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao will not be merciful if they know that His Highness is alive. We are also thinking about His Highness's safety. " "Zhao Xu" Lin Zhao sneered again, initially thinking of having sex with him.  It was a good story of a wise king and a loyal minister, but they didn't expect that they were uncle and nephew, and they were also natural enemies.  "Then why are you telling me again today?" The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "Firstly, today has aroused Young Master's suspicion, so we must tell him frankly. Secondly, it is also for the sake of the overall situation." "The overall situation? I'm afraid your overall situation is not good.  It's simple!" Seeing the Iron Mask Sect Leader and the size and quality of his men, Lin Zhao could probably guess that their existence and purpose were anything but simple.  "It's not our overall situation, it's His Highness's overall situation, it's Emperor Renzong's overall situation!" The Iron-faced Sect Leader's voice was decisive.  "What's the overall situation?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  The leader of the Iron Face Sect said loudly: "Of course it is the inheritance of the throne of the Song Dynasty. It belongs to your highness, the throne!" The throne!  Suddenly, Lin Zhao's heart was filled with excitement.  When he came to the Song Dynasty, he may have various ideas, although he was also very eager for power.  But the throne was something I had never thought of, but at this moment it really happened to me.  Being so close to him made him have to think After a long time, Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice: "Are you saying you stole Zhao Xu's throne?""That throne should have belonged to His Highness!" said the Iron-faced Sect Master: "Why did Emperor Renzong delay in establishing a crown prince? It was only when he was critically ill that he agreed to let Zhao Zongshi ascend the throne. It was completely out of necessity, not willingly, because the late emperor had always  I wanted to find you, Your Highness, and let my biological son inherit the throne. In the end, I had to pass the throne to Zhao Zongshi in order to inherit the Song Dynasty and avoid turmoil in the country. But look, what Zhao Zongshi has done in the past few years.  What? Is he a good emperor? How has he ever been filial to Emperor Renzong? " The iron-faced master said solemnly: "Emperor Renzong's body was still cold, and Zhao Zongshi rushed to initiate a 'Pu proposal' to make his biological father Zhao Yunrang the emperor.  , Entering the Ancestral Temple. So where did he put Emperor Renzong? For this reason, he even worked with Han Qi to force the Queen Mother. There is no filial piety at all when he does not care about his father and mother. " Lin Zhao understood clearly. Song Yingzong Zhao Zongshi!  Really cool-tempered.  During his four years in office, almost nothing was accomplished. Perhaps the most colorful event in history books is the "Pu Yi".  In the case of ancient times where etiquette and sacrifice were valued, such an approach was indeed problematic.  It can be seen that the man in the iron mask is a loyal minister of Emperor Renzong, so he naturally cannot stand this situation.  "Zhao Zongshi died after only reigning for four years. He was to blame himself. His son Zhao Xu was very ambitious all day long. He wanted to be a promising king, but he relied on Wang Anshi to carry out reforms and brought chaos to the Song Dynasty.  If things go on like this, I'm afraid that the country will be destroyed." Although the Iron-faced Sect Master's words were a bit harsh, he was somewhat biased against Wang Anshi's reform.  But it is an indisputable fact that the decline of the Northern Song Dynasty did begin with the Shenzong Dynasty.  The iron-faced sect master said: "What is even more irritating is that like father, like son, Zhao Xu has the same cold temperament as his father Zhao Zongshi. The young master has benefited from him many times, but last time, he actually condoned and acquiesced to Wang Yu  He and Li Fugui and others harmed His Highness, and even instigated the soldiers of the imperial army to use false evidence to frame the young master. Don¡¯t you hate this? " This is a very good reason. Both generations of Zhao Zongshi were very dishonest and failed Emperor Renzong one after another.  and Lin Zhao.  As the son of Emperor Renzong, Lin Zhao naturally deserves to be hated.  Since the last incident, Lin Zhao actually hated Zhao Xu very much, but he was the emperor and he was a minister, so he could only think about revenge.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that this was actually the case!  Logically speaking, he should be his imperial uncle, but that was so ruthless and unjust. Should he take revenge?  Not just revenge, but also the throne After all, in ancient times, the throne still had great appeal!  "They took the throne from His Highness, and now it is natural that it should be returned. Not only that, His Highness is indeed more suitable to rule the Song Dynasty than them" The Iron Mask Master said: "His Highness's ability and ambition in all aspects are enough for King Lin.  In the world, if Zhao Xu continues to control the government, sooner or later the country will be in decline and subjugation. "I am just a time traveler with some foresight and a little cleverness. Lin Zhao did not expect to be so arrogant.  But one thing is true, that is, there are many ambitions and ambitions in my heart. If you are an emperor and control the world, it will be easy to realize them.  Furthermore, this throne originally belonged to him, so even if he had any thoughts, they were reasonable and not excessive.  At this moment, Lin Zhao¡¯s heart moved.  How can it be so easy to just seek the throne?  Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice: "What do you have? Or what is my strength?" "We have the Mingyue Sect, and His Highness's strength" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 407: I own the world

    "Ming Yue Sect?" The leader of the Iron Face Sect said solemnly: "Yes, this is an organization! Back then, Emperor Renzong originally wanted us to find the whereabouts of Concubine Lin and His Highness, so gradually such an organization came into being. Because Lin  The palace where the concubine lived was Mingyue Pavilion, so we took the name of the bright moon. Furthermore, the concubine dreamed of the rising sun and became pregnant. The names of the late emperors and their disciples were also named after the sun, and the bright moon actually refers to the sun secretly.  , This can be regarded as a way to deceive others. " "The existence of Mingyue Sect is all about His Highness, and His Highness is our core and soul," Jiang Leiting added.  "You have persisted for twenty years for a person who may never be heard from again?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised, but also inexplicably moved. The loyalty and persistence of these people are definitely worthy of praise.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect said: "As long as there is the slightest hope, we will persevere. Emperor Renzong hopes to see His Highness in his lifetime, but unfortunately he has never been able to do so. It is really a pity." When this matter was mentioned, everyone was sighing, and the father and son were far apart.  It is a bitter regret to be apart.  "Before Emperor Renzong died, he ordered us to give up the search. He was worried that after he left, there would be no one to protect him, and His Highness might be harmed by traitors. At the same time, he was also worried that after His Highness's life experience was exposed, someone with ulterior motives would take advantage of him and lead to the rise of the throne.  The instability of the country affected the stability of the Song Dynasty. "Then why do you still exist?" Lin Zhao was slightly confused.  "In the heart of Emperor Renzong, the country of the Song Dynasty is always the most important. Although it is regrettable, we are willing to follow his legacy." The iron-faced sect master said: "At that time, we also recognized the fact that Zhao Zongshi succeeded to the throne. We did not expect him to make a big show.  Hongtu. I just hope that he will be a good king. The most important thing is to be filial to Emperor Renzong and the Queen Mother Cao.  The biological father's fight for status made it difficult for Emperor Renzong to live peacefully in heaven. It's okay to be unfilial, but he still disobeyed Queen Mother Cao. We really couldn't stand it anymore. The key is that Zhao Zongshi never gave up on eradicating the roots of His Highness, so the Mingyue Sect, which had been dormant, returned.  Start the activity once and vow to find His Highness and fulfill Emperor Renzong's long-cherished wish. "That's right! Emperor Renzong wanted to make His Highness the crown prince until his death."  In accordance with Emperor Renzong¡¯s wishes, our goal is to find His Highness and help His Highness ascend to the throne of God!¡±  The topic is back here again, a topic that is so tempting that it sounds exciting.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect said solemnly: "Of course, we also have preconditions. Emperor Renzong has told us that the Song Dynasty is the first. If His Highness's qualifications are average, we will not force it and cause trouble. But now we  I see that Your Highness is extremely intelligent, capable, and responsible. You have made amazing achievements in the past few years, and you are fully qualified to aspire to the throne that belongs to you." Lin Zhao does not deny that he has knowledge that is a thousand years ahead of his time.  .  During the few years in the Song Dynasty, my ability was also very good. If I really sit in that position, I will at least not be worse than Zhao Xu, right?  Furthermore, power is magical and the attraction is too strong.  When he was wronged in Gyeongju, he had already realized the importance of power, and his power continued to expand.  Didn't he come to the northwest to fight because he wanted to accumulate military merit and get promoted?  Why do you want to be friends with Wang Shao and the Zhong family?  Don¡¯t you just want to accumulate human resources?  The purpose of everything is, in the end, for power.  Who had the greatest power in ancient times?  Isn't it the emperor who is sitting on the dragon throne and is known as the nine-fifth emperor?  I didn't dare to think about it before, because it was too far away from me and there was no possibility.  But now, after knowing his identity, Lin Zhao's mentality is completely different.  If nothing else, at least I have my own reasons and full legal qualifications to aspire to the throne.  This is very important. The royal family of Zhao and Song Dynasties has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. How easy is it for people who are not descendants of the Zhao family or the royal family to ascend the throne?  Now that Lin Zhao has met this most important condition, his mental state and situation are completely different.  If you can really ascend to the throne of God, have great power, and own the world, it is self-evident what the state will be like, and you will no longer have to worry about being framed.  Furthermore, when he came to the Song Dynasty, Lin Zhao had too many ambitions in his heart.  In history, the Song Dynasty had a prosperous economy and splendid culture, which was a very desirable era.  But the Song Dynasty performed really poorly in the war against the grassland peoples and suffered too much humiliation.  It's just a matter of sending New Year coins and signing a covenant, especially the shame of Jingkang, which can be regarded as one of the most humiliating experiences in the history of Han civilization.  Coming to the Song Dynasty, Lin Zhao wanted to change this situation.  He had already brought Wanyan Aguda back from Liaodong, butWill the Kingdom of Jin definitely not rise in this way?  Without the Jin Kingdom, would there be other grassland regimes?  Whether it was the Liao Kingdom or Xixia, their existence was a great threat to the Song Dynasty.  If there is no change and if it continues to develop at this pace, the destruction of the Song Dynasty will be inevitable.  Lin Zhao once placed his hope on Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi, hoping to rely on them to incorporate some of his own ideas to change the Song Dynasty.  However, after the failure of the Young Crops Law and the last Gyeongju case, Lin Zhao was disappointed.  Wang Anshi's reform was far from what he imagined. The results were already foreseeable, and Zhao Xu couldn't even count on them.  In the ancient times of the imperial system, without the support of imperial power, what would happen if we were full of ambitions?  Lin Zhao did not want to watch the Song Dynasty continue on the road of decline.  Especially at this moment, when he learned that he was the son of Emperor Renzong, his identity also destined him to take responsibility.  Maybe it was annoying to take the world as his own responsibility before, but now it is his innate responsibility and mission, and the rise and fall of the Song Dynasty is closely related to him.  Then, I have more responsibility to make the Song Dynasty better.  Only by ascending to the throne can you have this strength and truly achieve this.  Therefore, at this moment, Lin Zhao was full of longing for the dragon chair in the Bianjing Palace. Sitting on it was his fate, his responsibility, and his future goal.  As for Zhao Xu Lin Zhao didn't feel any guilt. The dragon chair originally belonged to him.  What's more, Zhao Zongshi is a despicable person, sorry for his father and himself.  Zhao Xu was even more cold-tempered. Last time he almost tried to kill himself by crossing a river and demolishing a bridge.  Lin Zhao hated him. There was nothing he could do before, but now With this opportunity, how could he miss it!  For a moment, Lin Zhao's eyes exuded a different kind of brilliance, so determined and so compelling.  After seeing this situation, the Iron-faced Sect Master nodded with satisfaction. Things were developing in the direction he expected.  This is the first step, but very exciting!  Lin Zhao was moved. In ancient times, as long as there was a chance, who would give up the throne easily?  However, the emperor's dragon chair is tempting, but one must have the strength to sit on it.  Although I am the biological son of Emperor Renzong, will this identity be recognized by the world?  Can he become the emperor even if he is approved?  If Zhao Zong is really okay, it would be reasonable for him to return to Renzong's family when the time comes.  But now the throne has been passed down to Zhao Xu. Although he is slightly older than himself, he is actually his nephew.  My uncle usurped the throne from his nephew. In my impression, only Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty had done this, and his methods were not honorable.  Furthermore, how could Zhao Xu give up the throne so easily?  Three generations of their ancestors and grandchildren had finally managed to grab the throne, so naturally they were unwilling to give it up.  What do you have?  How can you challenge them?  Just as uncle Gu Qi was worried, once his identity is revealed, they may be polite on the surface, but they will definitely be murderous behind the scenes.  Of course, if you have enough strength, then everything is another matter.  But, do you have it yourself?  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Who are the people of the Mingyue Sect? How strong are they?" "Your Highness, you must know the Imperial City Division, right?" "Yes!" The Imperial City Division is nominally the bodyguard yamen that guards the Imperial City, but in fact it is also the main bodyguard of the Imperial City.  The role of the intelligence agency of the Song Dynasty was somewhat similar to that of the Jin Yiwei of the later Ming Dynasty.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect said solemnly: "Basically all the people of the Mingyue Sect were from the Imperial City Division. After Emperor Renzong decided to secretly search for His Highness, I transferred reliable people from them and secretly formed the Mingyue Sect, mainly engaged in intelligence collection.  And the matter of finding people. The strength is still higher than that of the Imperial City Division, but now we have completely cut off contact with the Imperial City Division, and only a few of our own people know about our existence. I have secretly developed these people and recruited some people.  , Although the scale is not large, it has considerable financial resources, and is especially good at intelligence gathering. We have people in every corner of the Song Dynasty, Liao Kingdom, Xixia, and Tubo. " Lin Zhao finally understood, Mingyue.  Zong is an intelligence agency and may have its own channels in all aspects, making it easier to get things done.  For example, in this operation to rescue Zhe Wenxin, they must have mobilized people in Xingqing Mansion to find out information, and then organized a large number of subordinates to come to Suizhou to cooperate with last night's operation.  It¡¯s just If you want to seize the throne, it¡¯s not enough to have an intelligence agency and a few martial arts masters.  Is it possible that he could sneak into the palace and kill Zhao Xu directly?  Killing someone is easy, but how do you take that step?  This is the most critical thing.  Being an emperor is not just playing house, it involves too many things.  Lin Zhao remained silent and sighed softly.  Seeing this, the Iron-faced Sect Leader understood Lin Zhao's mood very well. He shook his head gently and said: "Your Highness, please don't worry."?The power of Mingyue Sect may be insignificant, but the power possessed by His Highness is extraordinary.  "    "oh?  Appreciate further details!  "(To be continued)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 408: Invisible Power

    The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "Young Master didn't know his own life experience before, so he didn't pay attention to the many invisible forces around him." "Oh? I'd like to hear the details!" "If His Highness wants to regain his own throne, the first thing to do is to  Prove that you are the biological son of Emperor Renzong, so that you can be legitimate and legitimate, and gain the support and recognition of the world. If your biological mother, Concubine Lin, is still alive, and you have the few things given by the late emperor, plus one person, you can do it.  Do it!" The Iron-faced Sect Leader smiled and said, "Does your Highness know who this important person is?" You need to prove your identity and show that this person is related to you.  Since it is of vital importance, it means that this person's words are very weighty, especially for major matters involving royal blood, which is naturally even more extraordinary.  This person will be Lin Zhao suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind and said in surprise: "The Empress Dowager?" "Yes, she is the current Empress Dowager and also the aunt of His Highness!" The Iron-faced Sect Master nodded lightly.  The Empress Dowager Cao has the highest status in the world, so her words are naturally the most weighty.  At the same time, she is the queen of Renzong, so she can naturally prove Concubine Lin's identity, and then prove her own identity.  Only she can break through the obstruction and pressure from Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao and preside over the disclosure of her identity.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect said: "Don't worry, the Queen Mother already knows the identity of Her Highness." "That was why she saved me at the execution ground?" Lin Zhao now understood why the majestic Queen Mother was willing to surrender.  Gui went to the unlucky execution ground, claiming to the outside world that he loved Chai Minyan and wanted to repay his kindness. But now it seems that everything is just a cover, and it is all for himself.  "Yes, what a coincidence!" said the Iron-faced Sect Leader: "Do you still remember when the gangsters rescued a noble lady by the Jinming Pond?" Lin Zhao vaguely remembered this, but didn't take it to heart.  .  "That person is Princess Fukang, the eldest daughter of Emperor Renzong, who is also the eldest sister of His Highness." The iron-faced sect master said: "Princess Fukang has met your Highness, so she feels that Your Highness looks familiar. In addition, she has an inexplicable feeling for you.  It happened that from then on, Mrs. Chai came to the palace to treat the princess, and she often mentioned you. Later, I reported it to the Empress Dowager through Cao Guojiu, and the princess suddenly became enlightened.  I learned that you are her biological brother, so I took the Queen Mother to rescue you!" Lin Zhao smiled, it seems that there is truth in the saying that there is God's will in the world.  They met by chance at Jinming Pond, and the person who came to save him turned out to be his own sister.  In the past, Lin Zhao always felt that he was lonely in the Song Dynasty, but now he knows that there are many relatives in this world.  The leader of the Iron Mask clan said solemnly: "The Queen Mother Cao has a distinguished status. As long as she comes forward, she can prove the identity of His Highness. Back then, Zhao Zongshi disobeyed the Queen Mother and was unfilial, and the Queen Mother had long been dissatisfied. However, due to Emperor Renzong's decree, he had to  Song Jiangshan is the most important person, and she is worried about the safety of His Highness. I believe that as the strength of Her Highness continues to increase, the Queen Mother will change her mind. I believe she would rather be a Queen Mother in name only.  A true empress dowager. Furthermore, Princess Fukang is particularly supportive of His Highness. With her by her side to persuade her, Empress Dowager Cao will change her mind sooner or later. Besides, having Mrs. Chai beside her is deeply loved by the empress dowager, which I think will also be beneficial.  " "The Queen Mother likes Min Yan, and this is why" Anyway, Lin Zhao felt that this matter was not as simple and pure as that.  Especially at this moment, there is even more doubt.  The Iron Mask Master smiled and said: "It was an accident at first, but later It is natural for the Queen Mother to like her daughter-in-law. Logically speaking, she should love Wujiwu, but now she has no choice but to love Wujiwu. The Queen Mother loves Mrs. Chai, but in fact she just loves her.  It¡¯s a cover to confuse Zhao Xu¡¯s mother and son and the people of the world. In fact, the Queen Mother loves you, Your Highness.¡± Lin Zhao now fully understood that the Queen Mother Cao, Uncle Cao, and her princess sister had joined forces to act out a show.  He has gone around in such a big circle, all for himself, but he has been kept in the dark and has no idea.  The Iron Face Master said: "Last time was just the beginning. In the future, Empress Dowager Cao will continue to promote Mrs. Chai and then help His Highness." Lin Zhao now understood that although this old lady did not do anything in the Song Dynasty, her noble status  But it's crucial.  Especially when it comes to your own affairs, a word is absolutely helpful.  Just like the sea-fixing needle, although it does nothing, it is the most important support.  Furthermore, although there is no blood relationship, she is his aunt in terms of patriarchal etiquette.  It seems that after returning to Bianjing, I have to find a way to visit him. Although I can't show my filial piety for the time being, I still need to express a little filial piety.  Fortunately, Chai Minyan often comes to the palace to accompany her, so it can be considered as a little help for herself!  "The most important thing for seeking the throne is the support from the palace, court, military and people!" Iron MaskThe master said: "There is an empress dowager in the palace, and above the court When His Highness was unjustly imprisoned, Ouyang Yongshu and Zhao Jianke both wrote letters to speak for His Highness!" "Could it be that they?" Lin  Zhao was slightly surprised.  The Iron Mask Master nodded and said: "The Picture of Auspicious Clouds on the Sun was painted by Uncle Ouyang Yong. A few years ago when His Highness went to Qingzhou, he had seen the jade pendant and was already suspicious. As for Zhao Bian, he had good relations with Bao Zheng and participated together.  In addition, Zhao Bian had many contacts with the young master in Hangzhou, so he must have discovered something. "These two are important officials in the court, so it is natural that they have support.  generally.  "Alas!" The Iron-faced Sect Master sighed helplessly: "They are all loyal ministers. They are loyal to the Song Dynasty. Do you understand, Your Highness? They will not support a certain person. As long as it is beneficial to the Song Dynasty, they are willing to help. Of course,  Thinking of Emperor Renzong's kindness back then, they were willing to help with some things, such as the rescue of His Highness last time and the Xixia peace envoy's mission this time" "What? This matter" Lin Zhao was surprised again!  Jiang Leiting said with a smile: "After learning about Madam Zhe's fall, we thought that this identity might be helpful to His Highness, so we worked secretly" "Zeng Gong's proposal He is Ouyang Gong's disciple Mr. Zhao Pian  Support" In an instant, Lin Zhao understood that the small actions of these people inadvertently were already helping him.  The leader of the Iron Face Sect said: "Uncle Ouyang Yong is the leader of the literary world of the Song Dynasty. His disciples and former officials are all over the world. If he comes out to support His Highness, I believe many people will respond. Zhao Peng is upright and upright, well-known and respected in the world, and now  It is known that Kaifeng Mansion will be of great use in the future. Not only that, Sima Guang seems to have a good impression of His Highness, and he can consider wooing him in the future. There is also Su Zizhan, who is outstanding in learning and has great prestige among the scholars.  , These people are all related to His Highness and will be useful in the future. " In the past, Lin Zhao made friends with these people by chance, or out of admiration and yearning for a certain ancient person. It was all unintentional.  I didn't expect that I could be related to interests now. If I really intend to use them, I can't guarantee that such a situation will happen in the future.  Perhaps this is the so-called man in the arena, unable to control himself!  The iron-faced sect master said: "The next step is the military. If you want to seek the throne through abnormal means, the support of the military is naturally indispensable. Logically speaking, all military power in the world lies in the hands of the emperor. In fact, this is not the case. The main military force controlled by Zhao Xu is  In fact, the imperial army in Beijing was extremely powerful. The only ones that could rival the Song Dynasty were the imperial army in Hebei that defended the Liao Kingdom, and the Western Army that defended Xixia.  If you can fight Zhao Xu, you will have the capital. As for Bianjing, the Imperial Guards may not be monolithic. There may be surprises when the time comes. " "You mean" Lin Zhao!  I vaguely understood what the Iron Mask Master meant, but I was also very surprised. It seemed that these people had been helping me plan for a long time.  "That's right, it's the Western Army!" The Iron-faced Sect Master said: "The current Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy is Han Qi. He was Zhao Zongshi's confidant and full supporter back then. Therefore, the Hebei Road army cannot get involved at all, and only the Western Army can  The army can find a way. The elite of the Western Army can compete with the Imperial Army. The most important thing is that His Highness is now in the northwest and has many convenient conditions in the Western Army.  He smiled, then suddenly laughed.  Isn¡¯t that exactly what it is?  It¡¯s really funny to say it!  "Perhaps it is God's will that His Highness and Mrs. Zhe are in love, and coincidentally they are brothers to Zhong'e's nephew. The Zhe family and the Zhong family are the main forces in the Western Army!" said the Iron-faced Sect Leader: "I'll tell you the truth, Your Highness.  , Empress Dowager Cao also had this consideration in allowing His Highness to marry Mrs. Zhe. " Lin Zhao did not expect that the marriage that he thought was just a matter of chance turned out to be a far-sighted political marriage.  Chai Minyan was just a cover for Empress Dowager Cao to indirectly favor her, Zhe Wenxin was just to win over the Zhe family in Fuzhou, and maybe Meng Ruoying had no special purpose!  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know anything about this, and it¡¯s like waking up from a dream until now.  Although I don¡¯t like anyone arranging my life, I understand the good intentions of Empress Dowager Cao and the Iron Mask Master.  Fortunately, I have deep feelings for Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin, and they are in love with each other. Otherwise, this marriage would have done too much for them.  The leader of the Iron Mask Sect said: "Your Highness is now the son-in-law of the Zhe family in Fuzhou. This matter cannot be changed. In the future, the Zhe family will stand by His Highness no matter what. They have no choice. As for the Zhong family, what happened last time with Zhong Yong  , they owe His Highness a favor, and this time they seem to want to repay the favor. If His Highness can seize this opportunity, make good friends with the family, and gain their support in the future, then half of the Western Army is already in hand. " &nbsp;The Zhe family and the Zhong family are the most famous military families in the Western Army, and they both have elite soldiers who are good at fighting.  At the same time, it has great influence in the northwest. If they support it, it will be extraordinary.  Lin Zhao initially just thought about accumulating contacts, which would be beneficial to his future development, but he did not expect that there would be such great benefits.  "His Royal Highness has fought several times in the northwest, and his reputation has gradually increased. Especially after capturing Liang Yimi this time, his reputation has become even more famous. If we can find a way to win over more generals and rely on His Highness's reputation to go rampant in the northwest, the Western Army will be able to help me.  It's not impossible to use it." The Iron Face Sect leader said: "Your Highness's own ability and influence, I can also help. As long as the Western Army is in hand, we will have the strength to challenge Zhao Xu and even occupy Tongguan and conquer the northwest.  Take the land as your own and fight against Zhao Xu. In short, you can attack when you advance, and you can defend when you retreat. The Western Army is the most important, and it is of great significance to Your Highness.  Lin Zhao was speechless. He never thought that one day he would be interested in turning the most elite and capable Western Army of the Song Dynasty into his own private army.  However, as the leader of the Iron Mask Sect said, without the support of the military, he was not qualified to compete with Zhao Xu at all, and he did not even have the power to challenge.  Lin Zhao had a deeper understanding of this sentence.  The Western Army is my only hope. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Inadvertent planting of willows has created a lot of favorable conditions, but now you need to take good care of yourself, so that these willow trees can grow luxuriantly.  At the same time, you also need to plant flowers carefully so that the flowers bloom particularly brilliantly.  Maybe in the end we really need to go to that step and let the northwest completely become our own back garden.  It¡¯s just that things can¡¯t be achieved by imagination. Some things still need long-term planning and hard work.  In this way, this peace negotiation is crucial, as well as the coming year The Zhe family in Fuzhou and the Zhong family in Qingjian City have already shaken hands. Shen Kuo can have cooperation in Yanzhou. The next focus is the environment  Qing Road, Qinfeng Road and the future Xihe Road.  "XiheWang Shao, Lin Zhao thought of his name again.  In the next one or two years, this name will have an extraordinary influence in the northwest.  And this opportunity for Xihe is really too rare. If you want to get involved in the Western Army, you will never miss any opportunity.  Furthermore, Wang Shao is a pretty good person.  He treated himself well before and after, and Lin Zhao had an idea in his mind that if he could win him over to his side, it would be of great benefit.  Not only that, there are also people like Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo who are close friends with him. They are all of good quality and can be considered as talents that can be made. If you plant a seed now, who knows if it will become a towering tree that can protect you from the wind and rain in the future.  ?  Since you are thinking about fighting, you must be prepared.  But in one day, Lin Zhao's mentality has changed a lot!  The Iron Mask Master said solemnly: "This may be a very long process. It requires long-term planning and waiting for the opportunity. Do you have the patience, Master?" "How can you be too hasty when planning a big thing? Just plan it slowly, you two  If you can wait for ten years, of course I can wait too!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± The Iron-faced Sect Leader was very pleased, and today¡¯s meeting was a success.  Especially Lin Zhao's performance did not disappoint him, and nothing he was most worried about happened.  His Highness is a talented person, and he has lived up to the hard work of people like himself over the years. The future is bright, and they all firmly believe in this.  Lin Zhao smiled: "By the way, I still don't know your identity after talking for a long time. Can you tell me your story?"

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 409, Di Hanchen, the First Loyalty and Righteousness

    "Me? Your Highness, there's no need to ask!" The Iron Mask leader shook his head gently, as if he couldn't bear to look back on the past and didn't want to mention it at all.  . Logically speaking, Lin Zhao shouldn't force him, but as the number one person under his command, it seems unjustifiable that he doesn't even know his identity and past.  Therefore, there are some things that must be asked, "At least let me know who you are, or can you let me see your face under the mask!" Lin Zhao spoke sincerely, and really wanted to know the identity of the Iron Mask Sect Master.  "II" The Iron-faced Sect Leader hesitated to speak, but could not open his mouth.  Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng couldn't help but feel a little unbearable when they saw this. They understood the mood of the Iron Mask Sect Master very well.  Maybe that mask has become their habit, but his true appearance has been completely left for more than 20 years Lin Zhao said softly: "Can I take off your mask and have a look?" The Iron Mask Sect Leader was silent.  He didn't speak for a long time, which was regarded as acquiescence.  Lin Zhao then reached out and gently took off the iron mask, and then his face was revealed.  This is a handsome face. Although there are some wrinkles on the forehead and the hair on the temples has begun to turn gray, he is at least fifty or sixty years old.  But he has delicate features, a straight nose, and a pair of heroic eyes. It can be seen that he must have been a rare handsome man when he was young.  Even now, he can kill many young masters instantly.  "I didn't expect the Iron Mask Sect Leader to be so handsome, but Lin Zhao also noticed that there were black traces on the side of his face, tattoos - only when Lin Zhao got closer could he see clearly that they were indeed tattoos.  So, he was born in the military?  Lin Zhao knew that the army of the Song Dynasty once had the habit of tattooing their faces and foreheads, but this was gradually abolished from the beginning of the Renzong Dynasty. Why could he be a traitor to the army?  Is it the assassination and exile often mentioned in "Water Margin"?  I guess this is one of the reasons why he brought Mianjun with him.  His identity?  Lin Zhao suddenly had many question marks in his mind.  ¡°I don¡¯t know what to call you, sir?¡± Lin Zhao asked softly.  The leader of the Iron-faced Sect was silent for a long time, then suddenly he knelt down and said, "Your Highness, Di Qing!" Di Qing?  Dick Hanson?  Duke Wu Xiang?  Lin Zhao was shocked and murmured: "You are you are Di Qing" Lin Zhao was really unbelievable. Di Qing, whose courtesy name was Hanchen, was from Xihe, Fenzhou in the Northern Song Dynasty. He had tattoos on his face and was good at riding and shooting. He was known as "Mianchen".  General Nirvana."  Born into poverty, Renzong served as the commander of Yanzhou in the first year of Baoyuan. He was brave and good at planning. During the Song-Xia war, he wore disheveled hair, wore a bronze mask, charged into battle, and made numerous military exploits.  The northwest of the famous town is famous for its illustrious military exploits.  During the three hundred years of the Song Dynasty, apart from Yue Fei, the most famous general who could be talked about and highly praised by future generations was Di Qing.  At that time, Di Qing had a good relationship with him as well as important officials in the court such as Yin Zhu and Fan Zhongyan.  Fan Zhongyan taught him "Zuo Shi Chun Qiu", so Di Qing studied hard and became proficient in the art of war.  Later, Nong Zhigao rebelled in the south. The army failed to suppress the rebellion, but it only intensified.  Di Qing was ordered to attack Kunlun Pass at night and put down the rebellion.  He was rewarded based on his merits and became the privy envoy, taking the top position in the military of the Song Dynasty.  In the Song Dynasty, which valued literature over martial arts, Di Qing became the prime minister as a warrior, which was a unique honor.  But precisely because of this, it has attracted a lot of criticism and opposition.  The censor Zhongcheng Wang Juzheng believed that Di Qing was born in the army and came to power. "This dynasty has nothing, and it is feared that the four parties will underestimate the court."  The right secretary admonished Jia An and wrote to the emperor, arguing that there were four things he should not do about Di Qing's promotion. Yushi Han Zhi and others also agreed.  From then on, hundreds of officials wrote letters of disapproval, making Di Qing's situation very embarrassing.  Later, some people even said that the flood caused by the heavy rain in Bianjing was Di Qing's fault, and some even falsely accused Di Qing's dog of having horns, which meant that Di Qing had a disobedient heart.  In the first month of the first year of Jiayou's reign, Renzong fell ill and recovered slowly. Liu Chang wrote in the imperial edict: "There are people who are worried and doubtful in the world. Now the body has recovered and the excellent ones have passed away.  But there are still big doubters", and Di Qingshu was regarded as the biggest threat to the imperial court.  In August of the first year of Jiayou's reign, Di Qing, who had only served as privy envoy for four years, was finally dismissed from office. However, due to no fault, he was given the title of prime minister (Tong Zhongshu Menxia Ping Zhangshi). The people said that "from soldier to marshal, from commoner to marshal, from commoner to marshal".  Prime Minister", he went to Chenzhou and left Bianjing.  After arriving in Chenzhou, the imperial court was still worried and sent envoys every half month, who were called to ask questions, but in reality they were under surveillance.  At this time, Di Qing was so frightened by the slanderous rumors that he would be "scared to death" every time the messenger came, for fear of another disaster. Within half a year, he fell ill and died of depression.  Di Qing was wronged during his lifetime, but he was treated with courtesy and praise after his death. "The emperor expressed his condolences, presented him with a royal decree, and gave him the posthumous title of Wu Xiang."  Because Di Qing was so famous in history, Lin Zhao knew that Di Qing had died during the reign of Renzong.  But the person in front of him claimed to be Di Qing or Di Hanchen. How could Lin Zhao not be surprised?  &nbsp; Fake?  Lin Zhao shook his head gently. Even if it was a fake, who would pretend to be Di Qing?  Furthermore, the obvious tattoos and the handsome face are the best evidence.  Di Qing's son Di Yong is the most handsome man in Bianjing. He is said to be human-looking. How can his father's appearance be bad?  "Are you really Di Wu Xiang Gong Oh, no, Di Gong?" Lin Zhao shook his head quickly. Posthumous titles are only given after death. Historically, Di Qing's posthumous title "Wu Xiang" was the highest among military generals.  Praise.  Di Qing nodded lightly and said softly: "I know His Highness must be surprised. Why am I still standing here when I'm obviously dead, right?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "I am surprised, but since Mr. Di did this, he must  It makes sense. But because of me, are there any unspeakable reasons?" Lin Zhao guessed that since Di Qing is the person in charge of Mingyue Sect, his fake death must have something to do with him.  "When Concubine Lin's whereabouts became unknown, Emperor Renzong ordered me to search for Concubine Lin and His Highness. At that time, I was still holding the position of Privy Councilor, so some things were inconvenient." Di Qing sighed and said leisurely: "It happened to be the person who assassinated me at that time.  Quite a few, so I secretly discussed it with Emperor Renzong, sang a double act, and went to Chenzhou. At that time, in order to make it more realistic, Uncle Ouyang Yong also participated in it, and he was able to deceive many people. "  Lin Zhao himself felt strange.  Ouyang Xiu is a man of high moral character and respect, and he is generous. How could he inexplicably rape Di Qing?  What happened to the martial artist?  Even if Ouyang Xiu values ??civility over martial arts, he's not that pedantic, right?  Lin Zhao had difficulty understanding this at first, but now he realized that it was for him to sing the double act.  It was really difficult for them. It was really touching that two extremely noble people sacrificed their reputations for themselves.  Di Qing continued: "After arriving in Chenzhou, people from Bianjing often come to visit. They call it visitation, but in fact they are surveillance. Outsiders only think that it is Emperor Renzong's instruction, and they don't trust me. But His Majesty Renzong is generous and kind, and he does not doubt his employment.  , why are you so worried about me? In fact, they are all Zhao Zongshi's subordinates. They vaguely heard that I was looking for His Highness, so they specially sent people to keep an eye on me. Their actions have seriously affected my actions and threatened His Highness.  Safety. At that time, I was thinking about how to make Zhao Zongshi relax his vigilance. I tried many methods but failed. Then I realized that only a dead person could make people feel at ease. " "So, did Mr. Di fake his death?"  Now I understand that some records about Di Qing in history are very strange.  Especially the changes in Emperor Renzong's attitude before and after his promotion, his excessive suspicion of Di Qing after his promotion, and his extremely generous and generous treatment after his death.  There seemed to be some contradictions before and after, but now it suddenly becomes clear that everything happened because of myself.  "Fake death?" Di Qing shook his head gently; "The former Di Qing is dead, and all that is left is the Iron-faced Sect Master." Looking at Di Qing's vicissitudes of life and his slightly sad eyes, Lin Zhao's heart was touched.  Very touched.  Obviously, everything Di Qing did was for himself.  A minister would rather let his reputation be stained, or even willingly "die" from this world. How much sacrifice and courage does this require?  Di Qing did it all for himself, and it is self-evident how much he gave up.  Lin Zhao was filled with emotion and didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment.  Di Qing seemed to understand Lin Zhao's thoughts, and shook his head slightly: "Your Highness, there is no need to feel guilty, everything is done by Di Qing willingly. I think back then, Di Qing was just a warrior, who could think highly of me? But Emperor Renzong valued me, trusted me, and valued me.  When I went on the expedition, Emperor Renzong personally hosted a banquet for me. How many people in the Song Dynasty had this honor? So many ministers slandered me, but Emperor Renzong was never willing to believe it.  Trust me. He also allowed me to secretly take charge of the Imperial City Division, and even entrusted me with such an important matter as finding His Highness. Di Qing was deeply moved by this kindness, trust and love, even if it broke my body and brains.  Why should we be afraid of life and death? What does a little fame matter? " Lin Zhao was filled with emotion. His father, Emperor Renzong, was really a wise man with a generous and kind heart.  Only in this way can we gain the loyal loyalty of a true love hero like Di Qing.  The relationship between the king and the minister between them can be regarded as a good story.  You minister is like this, father, your soul in heaven can rest in peace!  "Mr. Di is so righteous, I have wronged you all these years!" Lin Zhao bowed and bowed. Even though he had a distinguished status, Di Qing definitely deserved and deserved this gift.  "Your Highness has betrayed you!" Di Qing shook his head and said, "It's just a small matter. As long as we find His Highness, everything will be fine." As he said, as long as we find Renzong's son, everything will be worth it.  Otherwise, all the efforts and sacrifices of more than 20 years will be in vain, and it really won¡¯t be worth it.  Fortunately, ?Qingqing has been waiting for this day!  While talking, Di Qing took back the iron mask strap.  "Mr. Di, what are you doing" Di Qing said with a smile: "It has been twenty years, and I have become accustomed to it. To the Song Dynasty, I am already a dead person, why do I still show my face?" Lin Zhao knew,  His face and tattoos are very obvious, and he will be easily recognized. It is completely reasonable to have such concerns.  As for the tattoos on his face, he didn't mind. Emperor Renzong gave him medicine to erase the tattoos, but he refused.  In the end, it's all for yourself.  "Mr. Di, one day, I will let you take off your mask and face the world." This is a promise, a promise made by the prince to his loyal ministers.  For a moment, there were some tears in Di Qing's eyes, and he shook his head slightly and said: "Your Highness is willing, I am already satisfied. It is Di Qing who only wears a mask Emperor Renzong once gave me a golden mask  , I have been keeping it well. I have sworn not to wear it for the rest of my life until I find His Highness and let His Highness ascend the throne again. I hope that one day, His Highness can wear it for me during his enthronement ceremony!"  It is a vow made by Di Qing, and it is also a wish.  Even though he was under great pressure, Lin Zhao had an obligation to help him achieve it.  The throne was not unattainable. No matter who it was for, he had to give it a try. Lin Zhao was full of confidence for a while.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice and sincerely: "Master Di, wait for that day. I will definitely put on a golden mask for you with my own hands and tell the world that our God of War is always here." "I am waiting for this day.  One day!" Di Qing, who was already in his 60s, was almost in tears. This day was of extraordinary significance to him, so he was naturally very excited.  Di Qing!  What a surprise, when it comes to invisible power, isn¡¯t he one of them!  Lin Zhao smiled. Although he was the leader of the Mingyue Sect, Di Qing's influence and role was already comparable to that of the Mingyue Sect.  The first general of the Song Dynasty, his military attainments and influence in the military and among the people are extraordinary. When necessary, Di Qing's role is very exciting.  Of course, before that, as he himself said, he must continue to conceal his identity.  For most people in the Song Dynasty, he was still a "dead" person.  As for when to come back to life, you need to wait for the opportunity.  "How many people know the news that Duke Di is alive?" Lin Zhao asked casually.  Di Qing thought for a while and said: "Only Empress Dowager Cao, Uncle Cao Guo, Princess Fukang, Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Bian know about it in the court. As for the Mingyue Sect, only some important people know about it. Others only know that I am the sect leader, but they don't know  "My true identity." "Don't you know, sir?" Lin Zhao asked softly, but Di Yong was his biological son.  Di Qing was silent and didn¡¯t speak for a long time!  Jiang Leiting shook his head and said, "Mr. Di didn't tell the princess!" Di Yong married the princess of Qinghe and had a close relationship with Zhao Zongshi.  Is it because Di Qing didn't tell his son?  Or are you worried that if he is young and energetic, he will do something to get out of the cabinet?  Or are there any other arrangements?  No matter what, Lin Zhao's admiration for Di Qing became stronger and stronger.  In order to hide it from the world, he even deceived his own son. This kind of justice is really admirable.  Lin Zhao¡¯s eyes were soft and solemn, and he stared at the reflective iron mask for a long time without saying a word.  Everything is said without saying anything. Di Hanchen, the most loyal person, will definitely understand.  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 410: He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world

    This night, Lin Zhao was too shocked.  .??????? He found out that his identity turned out to be the son of Renzong, the prince of the Song Dynasty, and he could and should aspire to the throne.  At the same time, he also knew that he had a lot of invisible power, especially with the help of Di Qing, the eternal famous general with the highest loyalty and righteousness.  What does Di Qing mean?  He controls the Mingyue Sect, which is an intelligence agency even better than the Imperial City Division. This power is very important.  Especially after the rescue of Zhe Wenxin, Lin Zhao became more and more aware of it.  "Furthermore, Di Qing was the commander-in-chief of the Western Army at that time, and he was worshiped as Privy Councilor. How could he not have his own power and influence in the army?  Lin Zhao believed that Di Qing would definitely tell him when necessary, which would be very important support.  Not to mention his military strategies. If he wanted to make a name for himself in the army, having such a famous general as his military advisor would naturally help him get twice the result with half the effort.  Also, Di Qing¡¯s son Di Yong was considered one of their own by Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao because he married the princess of Qinghe. He is currently the general of the Front Division of the Forbidden Army. He knows the responsibilities of the Front Division very well.  If something really happens in the future, Di Yong can also make some noise here. This is probably the surprise in the Forbidden Army that Di Qing said!  Lin Zhao didn't know that the matter was much more than that. His "uncle" Cao Yan had already arranged for his grandson Cao Jian to be involved in case of emergencies.  Coupled with the existing invisible forces in the DPRK, Lin Zhao was very confident that he could at least try.  If you are willing to run it, you will definitely gather a lot of strength in the future.  The throne, the throne that belongs to oneself, can be challenged.  "This thing is not a matter of willingness or unwillingness. As long as you are the son of Renzong, you are destined to fight for it. You must fight for it. There is no way to avoid it.  Even if he didn't fight, Zhao Xu would definitely kill him after finding out about it to avoid future troubles.  Lin Zhao naturally couldn't sit still and wait for death, he had to plan and take action first.  "What's more, it is Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu who have done wrong to their own father and son. The throne belongs to them, and it is only natural to take back what is theirs."  At the same time, it is also a process of revenge. Zhao Xu is cool, but Lin Zhao has not forgotten the hatred he had last time. Since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust.  At the same time, Lin Zhao didn¡¯t want to see Zhao Xu messing around, let alone let his precious son Zhao Ji ruin the Song Dynasty.  The Song Dynasty had a prosperous economy and a splendid culture, and it also needed to have strong military exploits. This was its own responsibility, an innate responsibility!  He wanted to use that supreme power to create a powerful Song Dynasty.  Therefore, the throne must be fought for!  When he came to the Song Dynasty, although Lin Zhao was always striving to make progress, his goal was never very clear.  But this time, it was completely different. His goal was determined.  Point your sword at the throne and bring peace to the world!  Today, he finally knows why his only name is "Zhao".  His uncle told him that Zhaotong Zhao was his surname, and that he, an orphan of the Zhao family, would eventually return to his original surname.  Zhao also wanted to explain how much pain and grievance his mother had suffered back then, as well as the helplessness of his father, and he wanted to get an explanation.  Furthermore, Zhao also means bright and bright.  Since, as the prince of the Song Dynasty, he wants to ascend to the throne of God, he must let the Song Dynasty flourish like the sun and the moon.  The important task given by the name should be completed with great efforts.  It was dawn, and a rising sun slowly rose from the east under the auspicious clouds, and the earth suddenly gained a layer of light.  The red sun is rising, full of vitality, and hope has been born.  It won't be long before the sun rises to the top of the sky and the world becomes clear Lin Zhao's back looks tall and golden in the morning light The road to the emperor begins today!  This is a good omen and a good start.  Lin Zhaolang said loudly: "Mr. Di, thank you for your perseverance over the past twenty years. You have worked so hard. I will take on the next responsibilities myself. However, I cannot do without Mr. Di's assistance and correction!"  It is Di Qing's duty to see His Highness like this, I am very relieved." Indeed, seeing Lin Zhao's excellent qualities and talents, as well as his full confidence, Di Qing was really comforted.  At least Renzong's son was a man of talent and fully qualified to conquer the world. As for opportunities and strength, he believed that he would gradually have them.  Jiang Leiting stepped forward and said: "Your Highness, the existence of Mingyue Sect and you is now a secret. From today on, we will still refer to each other as 'Young Master' until the day when His Highness's birth is announced to the world!" "Okay, thank you for your hard work."  Lin Zhao was very relieved. Today he finally understood the meaning of the young master and got to know these loyal subordinates.  Of course, their existence is also the biggest secret in the world and must be kept closely guarded.  Di Qing said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty Young Master, now that the goal has been determined, we should take action next. It is best to have a clear charter and plan." &nbsp; "Of course!" Lin Zhao said: "As Di Gong said, we have nothing to do above the court for the time being. We mainly focus on the military. At present, my relationship with the Zhong family is pretty good. It seems that we will need more in the future.  Strengthen. After the peace talks are over, I want to visit Fuzhou. Firstly, my son-in-law comes to visit, and secondly I have to meet my uncle Zhe Kexing!" Di Qing nodded and said: "Yes, the Zhong family and the Zhe family are the key points.  , but the other roads cannot be ignored Han Jiang originally had a good relationship with the young master, but he will not be the propaganda envoy of Shaanxi Road for too long, so he may have to find another way. "Han Jiang has already participated.  He knows political affairs well and would not stay in the northwest if it were not for the war. Sooner or later he would return to Bianjing to become deputy prime minister.  "The Shaanxi Road may be planned too early. As for the other roads" Lin Zhaodao: "The Wang Shao people on Huanqing Road are not bad, but they can be contacted slowly The most important thing is the opportunity. According to the current situation of Hehuang and Tubo  , I estimate that there will be war in Xihe in just one or two years. This is a good time to seize military power and establish military merit" Everyone has heard about the situation in Hehuang and Tubo. According to the current situation, sooner or later a conflict will occur  Definitely.  But it is hard to say whether Song Ting will go to war with it. After all, neither Liao Kingdom nor Xixia is peaceful at the moment, and Wang Anshi's reforms in internal affairs are also ups and downs.  So it¡¯s hard to say when the war will start.  "But Lin Zhao is very sure that the war will start within one or two years.  Di Qing was a little surprised, but he soon felt relieved. Maybe the young master learned more news from Wang Shao!  He would never have thought that his young master possessed a soul from a thousand years in the future, and that the Battle of Xihe had indeed begun in the fifth year of Xining.  Di Qing said: "In that case, we will increase our intelligence investment in the Xihe area, and now the master is laying the groundwork. If a war really starts, it will definitely be a good opportunity. We must take the opportunity to expand our strength and influence. The master cannot miss it."  "That's natural!" Lin Zhao thought to himself, he had been looking forward to it for a long time.  In the war against Tibet, how could he, a general who was on an envoy crossing the river and familiar with the situation there, not join the war?  This is an excellent opportunity. Lin Zhao has been looking forward to it for a long time and will never miss it easily.  Since it is Lin Zhao¡¯s decision, Di Qing and the others will naturally not object and should fully cooperate with it.  For them now, the importance of the Western Army is self-evident. Only by completely controlling the Western Army can they have a showdown with Zhao Xu.  Although there are many conveniences at the moment, they all know that this is not easy and there is a long way to go.  This is just the beginning, and we need to figure it out slowly.  Di Qing said: "Young master, I said that if you want to seize the throne, you need a lot of support. There is another one in the palace, the court, and the army that is equally important." "What does Mr. Di mean?" "The one who wins the hearts of the people.  The world!" Di Qing said meaningfully: "The will of the people is very important to the ownership of the throne. This is true for dynasties in troubled times, and it is also true for the struggle for heirs in the prosperous times. Emperor Renzong has been in power for ten years, and his reputation is not very good.  Having said that, now that Zhao Xu has adopted Wang Anshi's reform, the people have complained a lot. This has a very negative impact on him. The young master had opposed the Green Crops Law in the past, and even opened warehouses to release grain in Hangzhou. This was an act that won the hearts of the people.  . It¡¯s just that the prince¡¯s status was not high at that time, and his influence was only limited to a few people. This is not enough. In the future, the prince must pay attention to expanding his reputation and virtue as much as possible. Although fighting for the throne is a matter of strength, it is a risky behavior.  , but the support of the people is still very important. Especially after ascending the throne, public opinion and recognition are very important. Therefore, we must consider this matter in advance and make preparations early. " "I will pay attention to what Duke Di said."  Lin Zhao smiled, he was used to doing good deeds without leaving his name behind, but now it seems that this is not possible.  Reputation is very important. It seems that in the future we will have to do things in a high profile, and sometimes it will be too artificial.  Maybe this is the so-called man in the arena, unable to control himself!  "Your Highness, let's make a plan first! The top priority right now is the peace talks with Xixia. We will discuss it in the long term after we return to Bianjing." "Yes!" Di Qing said in a deep voice: "After returning to Bianjing, go see the Queen Mother and Lin  Madam, they all miss you very much! " "One is the aunt's mother, and the other is the biological mother. Lin Zhao sighed in his heart that the relationship between mother and son is constant, and as a son, he should be filial.  "Okay, I'll go back to Bianjing!" Lin Zhao agreed immediately.  "Well, Young Master has been busy all night. Let's go back and rest early!" "Mr. Di is old, so he should pay more attention to it!" Lin Zhao was very moved when he looked at Di Qing's graying hair.  "I am brave and ambitious, and I will be strong as an old man!" Di Qing smiled heartily.  He was already in his sixties and a little tired.  But in the past twenty years, he has never been as comfortable, happy, and tired as he is today.The tiredness disappeared instantly, and there was even some extra excitement.  "Mr. Di, I am short of manpower around me. Dong Lin has been performing well recently. How about letting him follow me?" On the first day he learned his identity, Lin Zhao was rude and asked people to see him.  "That's what I meant by letting Dong Lin go to the young master's side!" Di Qing was naturally very happy. Now that we understand each other, we should naturally strengthen contact and cooperation with each other.  "It is an honor for me to be favored by the young master. I can only ask for it!" Li Cheng said respectfully: "But from now on, the young master can just call me Li Cheng. The subordinate's names overlap with the young master, so I should avoid it!"  Lin Zhao works with top-notch confidants. Who would miss this opportunity to follow the dragon's merits?  It¡¯s different now that his identity is revealed. Lin Zhao is the prince and the future emperor in their hearts.  Lin Zhao's cousin name is Dongyang, and Li Cheng's cousin name is Donglin, which is a bit out of place. He is very self-aware.  Lin Zhao was concerned at first, but then he thought about how ancient society paid great attention to avoiding taboos. If he didn't agree, it would make the other party uneasy.  But this reminded him that if he really ascended the throne in the future, he would have to change his name.  How can the word "¶«" be avoided?  Is it possible to leave only North, South and Central in the world?  "Okay, Di Gong, Lei Lei, and Li Cheng, you have done a lot of work, Zhao is grateful!" Lin Zhao knew very well that he could not live without these people.  Being able to persevere for twenty years, people like Di Qing and Jiang Tingting no longer care about honors and favors. As long as Lin Zhao has ambitions and cares about them, this is enough.  "Okay, Li Cheng, let's go back!" Di Qing said hesitantly: "Master, Mrs. Zhe's side" "I know it well!" How to inform Zhe Wenxin is really a bit troublesome.  "Okay!" Di Qing believed that Lin Zhao would handle these small things properly, so he only reminded: "Your Highness, there was a big fuss in Suizhou City last night. I'm afraid the Xixia people will not be willing to accept it. Remember to be careful!" "Yes!  !" Lin Zhao experienced this most deeply when he accidentally slept with the Queen Mother.  Empress Dowager Liang must be furious now, revenge?  It is indeed possible, but it seems that we must be careful!  After a second thought, Lin Zhao had another strange thought. He thought it was nothing. He was the prince of the Song Dynasty, and his status was higher than that of the Empress Dowager Liang. If he slept with a foreign girl like her, it was a sign of respect for her and a favor!  Say to home, defense must be done well!  He turned around and asked Zhong Shidao and Liu Changzuo to take action. When he came, he expected that the game in Suizhou would not be easy, and he was afraid that it would not end well.  Now it seems that this is indeed the case. The preparations made earlier can be put to use, and it is also a good opportunity to exercise.  Let Zhong Shidao and Liu Changzuo perform well on multiple stages.  You need to have a long-term vision. Maybe a commander today will be a general tomorrow. Planning for the Western Army requires careless planting of willows, and more importantly, deliberate planting of flowers.  It¡¯s just that you have to work harder. If you want to waste your time at the negotiation table, you also need to be a good gardener.     well!  Lin Zhao sighed and shook his head slightly.  Just after turning around and walking a few steps, Di Qing shouted beside him: "By the way, sir, I almost told you about a happy event!" "Happy event? Where does the joy come from?" Di Qing said with a smile: "There is news from Bianjing, Meng  "My wife is pregnant!" "What? Ruoying is pregnant?" Lin Zhao was suddenly surprised. This is a great news!  It seems that not only do you need to be a good gardener, but you also need to be a good father in order to be a good emperor in the future!  (To be continued.)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 411: The Grace of Upbringing

    This night is destined to be extraordinary!  Luoyang, the early summer night was not very hot, but Shao Yong could not sleep, and kept standing on Tianjin Bridge staring at the sky in a daze.  The bright purple stars gradually became dim, and a small star in the northwest sky suddenly shined brightly, quickly passing through the sky and flying towards the east.  Shao Yong could see clearly that it was the impact of this small star that obscured the light of Ziwei Star It was self-evident what the dimness of Ziwei meant, and Shao Yong couldn't help but shake his head slightly.  And this little star rising into the sky has good momentum. Today is just the beginning, and it may shine brightly in the future.  Starting from the northwest and heading to the east, Shao Yong murmured to himself, seeming to understand something, with a different kind of smile on his lips.  His eyes also closely followed the shining star, watching its trajectory, as if he wanted to see through its future and speculate on its future Unfortunately, as he watched, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in the east, dawn.  Come, the morning sun rises, and the sky suddenly shines brightly.  The little star disappeared and instantly merged into the bright morning light in the east. The purple star became increasingly dimmer in the sunlight, and finally the stars became obscured and disappeared.  "I see, how can starlight be compared with sunlight? The morning sun is rising, the sky is bright, haha!" Shao Yong laughed, feeling heartily.  It was bright at that time, but Shao Yong felt extremely tired. It was just right to go back and take a nap. He would definitely sleep peacefully today.  It¡¯s night, and Shao Yong is not the only one stargazing.  In Bianjing, Si Tianjian Zhengan Chongning was also stargazing.  The Si Tianjian of the Song Dynasty, also known as Qin Tianjian in later generations, was responsible for observing the celestial phenomena and calculating solar terms.  Formulating calendars and many other matters.  Anyway.  This is a relatively mysterious institution.  It seems inconspicuous.  But it is very important in any dynasty, and every king attaches great importance to it.  Especially in ancient times, people paid great attention to God's will, so they paid special attention to celestial phenomena, of which horoscopes were an important aspect.  Youdao is the inspiration of heaven and man. The stars in the sky all refer to corresponding people and things, so I have been paying close attention to it.  At this time, Shen Kuo was still in Yanzhou and had not yet entered Si Tianjian.  The current Si Tianjian is called An Chongning.  He was about fifty years old, and he was not very knowledgeable in the calendar and solar terms, but he was quite knowledgeable in astrology, so he temporarily took charge of this organization that was related to the fate of the dynasty.  Tonight, he was observing the stars on the observatory. The purple star was dim, and he could see this fact at a glance.  The purple star represents the emperor. Doesn¡¯t it mean that the emperor is in danger?  The throne is unstable?  An Chongning immediately broke into a cold sweat, thinking that he must report to the emperor as soon as possible.  At the same time, he also noticed that a small star in the northwest was shining brightly, which had a great impact on Ziwei Star. The guest star offended the host.  It was this star that threatened the emperor.  He didn't know who it was, but this important information must be reported as soon as possible.  This is definitely a big deal.  Early the next morning, An Chongning rushed to the palace early to report to the emperor face to face.  Although his official position is not high, his responsibilities are extraordinary, and because of such urgent matters, he is qualified to meet the saint.  He originally wanted to write a memorial, but he was afraid that something would go wrong in the middle. Not even the central ministers had the right to know about such an important matter. It was related to the throne, and absolutely not a word could be leaked But An Chongning came.  At that time, I discovered that Emperor Zhao Xu was ill and could not see anyone today.  If Ziwei is weak, the emperor will be ill. Isn't this a perfect confirmation?  The official family is still very young. Is it possible that like Emperor Yingzong, he will die young?  An Chongning secretly slandered in his heart as if he was being rebellious.  After careful inquiry, we found out that the official was not ill, but in a bad mood. The reason was that the third prince Zhao Jun, who had just been born, died in infancy.  The death of three princes in succession was a big blow to Zhao Xu.  In this era, there are three types of unfilial piety, the biggest being not having children.  Especially for the royal family, heirs are of even greater significance, and the precedent of the Renzong Dynasty is still there!  Zhao Xu was already depressed when his two sons died young in succession. He had high hopes for his third son, Zhao Jun, but he was still sad and disappointed.  There will be children in the future, Zhao Xu firmly believes in this, but he is increasingly afraid of losing them again.  Precisely because of this, Zhao Xu was in a very heavy mood and simply did not look at the court today Although An Chongning was only a Si Tianjianzheng, he had also been involved in the officialdom for a long time.  He knew that going to see the emperor now to report the bad news would undoubtedly make things worse and add fuel to the fire. He might also be implicated, so he retreated slightly mentally.  Then I thought again, the prince died in infancy, and there was no successor to the throne It seemed that the reason for Zi Wei's weakness was found.  When will the concubine give birth to a prince again, the purple star will shine brightly again As for the little star rising from the northwest and shining brightly, it should be Xixia!  There is a war in the northwest, Xixia invades the border, and guest stars invade the host. Isn't it like this?  Besides, the little star eventually disappeared, so it should be nothing.  After some thought, An Jian suddenly felt enlightened &nbsp"After all, his Taoism is much worse than that of Shao Yong. His eyes can only see so far, so let's take it for granted."  "In this case, there is no need to report to His Majesty again and cause trouble.  If you have this time, you might as well run some errands and choose a feng shui blessed land for the third prince to bury him in peace So An Chongning turned around and left, and the matter of Zi Wei's darkness was forgotten.  Zhao Xu in the palace was still sad about the death of the prince, and was not aware of the upcoming drastic changes in this era ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~ It was dawn, and he had not slept all night, but Lin Zhao was still in high spirits.  With such a thrilling, solemn, and exciting night, how can you feel tired?  In Suizhou City, it was thrilling to rescue Zhe Wenxin from the pursuit of the Xixia army. Fortunately, there was no danger.  Immediately afterwards, he knew his life experience, which was enough to shock the world.  The son of Renzong!  Throughout the night, Lin Zhao was gradually accepting and integrating into this identity.  Aspiring to the throne, I didn't expect that my mentality and goals would change so much in one night.  It was really too fast, and it was hard for Lin Zhao to accept the speed.  But this is what happened, so we have to face it.  The matter is so important that careful planning and adequate preparation are necessary.  A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Everything changes because of today. A new life begins, and a new era begins In addition, there are things that make Lin Zhao even more excited.  Meng Ruoying was actually pregnant. She didn't expect that the wedding was only a month old, and it would be such a coincidence Excited, excited She was going to be a father. When she thought about this, Lin Zhao felt inexplicably excited.  After all, strictly speaking, I am not a person of this era. Even if I live here, marry a wife and start a family, I am always distant from this era.  Even after learning the identity of the prince, Lin Zhao still felt that he still could not completely integrate into this era from the inside out However, after learning that Meng Ruoying was pregnant, this barrier disappeared in an instant.  No trace.  Having a child means the inheritance of one's blood. It is a feeling of taking root. From then on, he is completely and inseparably connected with the world Along the way, Lin Zhao always had a slight smile on his lips.  smile.  The various identities of peace envoy, prince, husband, and father continued to merge along the way, which made Lin Zhao's mind fluctuate and he thought of too many things.  There were so many identities that he was almost lost But his identity at this moment was¡ªnephew!  Before leaving, Lin Zhao saw Gu Qi walking alone in the distance, so he walked up quickly.  "Uncle!" Lin Zhao shouted.  Gu Qi turned around subconsciously. This shout was too familiar, but when he turned around and saw Lin Zhao, he couldn't help but look sad and whispered: "He Wu has seen the young master!" "Uncle, how can you be so polite?"  "Don't dare!" Gu Qi waved his hands and said, "Master, please don't break this old slave!" In an instant, Lin Zhao understood.  Here, in Gu Qi's heart, he is the prince and he is just a servant.  Maybe before, when all this was a secret, he could barely identify himself as his uncle, but now, in his heart, he just regarded himself as a humble servant and did not dare to face himself directly.  "No!" Lin Zhao didn't think so. He held Gu Qi's hand and said, "What did your uncle say? If it weren't for you, my mother would have been buried in the fire. Where would I be? If it weren't for my uncle, how could I have escaped pursuit?"  How can I grow up safely? Apart from other things, it¡¯s hard for Zhaodu to repay my uncle¡¯s kindness in raising me!¡± ¡°These are what an old slave should do!¡± Gu Qi shook his head.  The idea of ????preface is deeply ingrained in his mind.  He came just to testify and make Lin Zhao believe in his life experience.  Ever since he met layman Jinghe in Yingtian Mansion, he knew that he had lost his "nephew" forever.  "No matter what you think, you are kind to me. In my heart, you will always be the uncle who raised me and will always be my uncle!" Lin Zhao is not an ungrateful person.  How can it be passed over in one go?  Furthermore, after twenty years of getting along day and night, Lin Zhao and Gu Qi have long had a relationship similar to that of father and son. How can they let go of it so easily?  Today, Lin Zhao finally understood.  My uncle endured the humiliation and guarded her silently for twenty years.  For myself, I have been living humbly and humiliating myself.  If his aunt hadn't been mute and wouldn't reveal the secret, I'm afraid he would never get married in his life.  For himself, he made too many sacrifices.  Lin Zhao recalled every bit of the past and was so moved that he pulled Gu QiHis hand didn't want to let go.  Gu Qi suddenly burst into tears. He only felt that his status was low and he had a strong inferiority complex, so he deliberately avoided Lin Zhao.  But he didn't expect that Lin Zhao, who was of noble status, would value friendship so much and would call himself "uncle" all his life. It turned out that he had never lost it.  Having such a good "nephew" is enough for this life!  For a moment, Gu Qi was so moved that she felt that if he were to die now, he could rest in peace!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 412: The Beginning of Peace Talks

    The kindness of upbringing should not be forgotten, this is Lin Zhao's principle.  Gu Qi has always been his uncle. He will not despise Gu Qi because of his noble status. This coincides with his mother Jinghe layman.  Originally, Gu Qi was determined to refuse. His inferiority complex and the inherent concept of distinction between superior and inferior made it difficult for him to accept. However, in the end, he could not withstand Lin Zhao's repeated requests and had to reluctantly agree.  What's more, at the moment, Lin Zhao's identity is still secret, and disguise is necessary.  If he behaves too special, it will not be good for Lin Zhao. Gu Qi is also a person who knows the importance.  "Uncle, please come to Suizhou for your trouble. I will let you escort you back!" Lin Zhao said: "Take aunt and the children to Bianjing. Ruoying has a child and needs your care. If Mrs. Meng  If my body can hold up, I can take them to Bianjing, so that I can fulfill my filial piety." "But if someone recognizes me" Gu Qi still has some concerns. Maybe in his memory, Bianjing is a place that makes people feel good.  The city of fear, the memory of that year was too painful.  ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, uncle, don¡¯t think too much, just pay attention to it!¡± After all, it had been more than twenty years, so Lin Zhao didn¡¯t pay much attention.  "That's good!" His nephew and daughter were both in Bianjing, and Gu Qi felt a little lonely in Jiangning.  "Yeah!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Uncle, let's go back and take care of things first. I guess I'll just go back when you get to Bianjing!" The peace talks shouldn't take too long, and with some delays in the middle, it's estimated that it will only be two days at most.  Three months.  After learning that Meng Ruoying was pregnant and that he was going to be a father, Lin Zhao was already eager to return home. No matter what, he had to stay with his beloved wife and watch the child be born.  "Li Cheng, go tell Lei Lei and ask him to order someone to escort your uncle back to Jiangning. Just take care of the moving matter secretly. You don't have to get involved!" Lin Zhao ordered. Now that his status is different from the past, his family members are naturally much more valuable.  Covert protection is necessary.  However, this cannot arouse suspicion. With the strength of the Meng family, it is still very easy to move.  "Yes!" Li Cheng immediately turned around and went to handle it.  "Uncle, I will go back first, please be careful along the way!" "Okay!" Seeing that Lin Zhao had arranged everything well, Gu Qi felt particularly satisfied and moved.  After dealing with Gu Qi's matter, Lin Zhao left immediately. The big things were done in one night, and all the doubts in his heart were solved. This was enough.  However, there are still many important things to do when we go back. Zhewen Xin must have been waiting for a long time, not to mention that he also needs to rest.  As expected, when she returned to the town, Zhewen Xin was already waiting at the door. Judging from her tired look, it was obvious that she had not slept a wink all night.  This is not surprising. What happened last night was too bizarre. Zhe Wenxin also had many questions in her mind. Lin Zhao didn't come back all night again. How could she feel relieved?  Until now, when I saw that my husband had returned safely, I felt a little relieved.  When he saw Lin Zhao coming back, he immediately went to greet him and said softly: "Lang Lang, you're back!" "Wen Xin, what's the matter? Didn't you sleep all night?" Seeing his beloved wife's haggard face, Lin Zhao felt a little agitated.  Feeling distressed.  "It's okay, it'll be good if Lin Lang is back!" Zhe Wenxin replied softly, with concern evident in his words.  "I have really wronged you in the past two months, let me take a good look!" Last night the light was dim and it was so hurried that Lin Zhao never took a closer look at the Zhewen core. Only now did he have the opportunity to take a closer look.  .  My beloved wife's appearance is still the same, but she has lost a lot of weight and is a little haggard, which makes people feel distressed to see her.  "It's okay. Empress Dowager Liang is pretty good to me. It's just that my movements are restricted. I don't have any grievances. As long as Lin Lang saves me, everything is enough." I didn't suffer too much grievances in Xixia, my only worry was  It is whether her husband will rescue her as scheduled and whether she cares about herself.  Now that I have the answer, I am naturally filled with joy.  "I promise that I will never let you be wronged again in the future." Lin Zhao took Zhe Wenxin into his arms and uttered an oath. If he can't protect his own woman, how can he win the world?  "Well!" Zhe Wenxin was naturally filled with joy and asked, "Lang Lang, those people from last night? Are things in order?" Naturally, she was also a little confused and couldn't help but ask questions.  When it comes to this matter, Lin Zhao is really embarrassed. His identity is confidential and logically he cannot tell others easily.  But as his wife, Zhewenxin is undoubtedly the person closest to him. Is it possible that he has to hide it from the person next to him?  But knowing such a secret is very stressful in itself, why should they bear it?  Furthermore, there are still many places where I need to use Zhejia later.  If he goes there under a different identity, the Zhejia family may become suspicious, which will affect their mutual trust.  Even Zhe Wenxin would suspect that his purpose of marrying her would cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.  But if you don¡¯t say it, it seemsIt's all a kind of deception. In the future Lin Zhao was in a dilemma for a while. The words came to his lips several times, but he hesitated.  "I'm just asking casually. If it's inconvenient, you don't need to tell me!" Zhe Wenxin seemed to be aware of Lin Zhao's difficulty and behaved very well.  There is a saying that when you marry a chicken, you marry a dog, and your husband is everything to her.  She believed that if he could tell her, his husband would tell the truth.  Since the husband doesn't want to talk about it, there is a reason, so why worry about it so much?  As long as he loves himself it is enough.  When Zhe Wenxin said this, Lin Zhao felt even more uncomfortable. If a good wife is like this, what else can a husband ask for?  Even so, there are some things that are really inconvenient to talk about right now.  Lin Zhao hesitated for a moment and decided to hide Orifumi Xin for now and wait until the time is right before telling him.  Lin Zhao took Zhe Wenxin into his arms and said softly: "Wenxin, I'm sorry, it's not convenient to talk about some things now. I will tell you in the future in the future. In short, you remember one thing. At any time, I  We all love you deeply, from the bottom of my heart. " "Okay!" Although Zhe Wenxin had doubts in her heart, she just suspected that there were secrets involved. Naturally, she wouldn't force it if Lin Zhao didn't tell her.  "Just treat what happened today as if it never happened, and never mention it again in the future." For Lin Zhao, this day is of great significance, but it is also a secret, and it is best to forget it as soon as possible.  At the very least, don¡¯t let others mention it or make you suspicious again.  "Okay!" Zhe Wenxin agreed immediately, and the rhythm of the husband singing and the wife following was very good.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "The imperial court does not know about your rescue. Only Zhong Shidao in the army saw it. If others knew about it, there would inevitably be rumors and constant impeachment. So you cannot stay in Sui for the time being.  Zhou, you have to go back to Fuzhou first. After the matter here is settled, I can go and join you." "Zhe Wenxin is a sensible woman. She knows that if her capture is made public, she will do harm to her husband and brother.  What an impact it has.  It was just that she had just reunited with her husband, but she was anxious to separate. She was really reluctant and vaguely reluctant.  "Hey, don't worry, you must be tired after a night's sleep. Let's get some sleep together and then talk about it!" As he spoke, a strange smile appeared at the corner of Lin Zhao's mouth.  Zhe Wenxin naturally understood what her husband meant, and her pretty face immediately turned red, and she said awkwardly: "But it's already dawn, it's daytime now" "What happened during the day? Can't you sleep during the day? Besides, Bai Rixuan  "Yin, don't feel bad!" Lin Zhao smiled: "There is news from Bianjing that Ruoying is pregnant. Should you come on?" "What? Ruoying is pregnant?"  Startled, then filled with envy.  As a woman, she really wants to have a child for her beloved husband.  The three of them got married at the same time and served their husband. If you include the time when they came to the northwest from Bianjing, I spent the longest time with her husband. Unfortunately Meng Ruoying was pregnant first, and Zhe Wenxin was not jealous.  , but extremely envious.  At the same time, I want to have a child more and more as soon as possible, so even during the day, it doesn't matter, I am completely open to whatever you want.  If she could be given a child today, she would be willing to do so Speaking of children, Lin Zhao couldn't help but think of last night's affair with Empress Dowager Liang, would she also How could it be such a coincidence?  thing?  After thinking about it again, I felt relieved. Even if there was a coincidence, Queen Mother Liang would handle it herself. How could it cause the embarrassment of the Queen Mother being pregnant?  But this incident is a lesson. Never dare to have such a one-night stand again in the future.  Especially after knowing that he was of noble birth, how could a royal heir live in a foreign land?  Lin Zhao smiled, took Zhe Wenxin's hand and walked into the room. At the same time, he gave instructions for Achang and others to stay outside.  During the "rest" moment, refuse to be disturbed Lin Zhao slept until noon. The servants and soldiers who followed him were all exhausted in Suizhou in the past few days. They would not miss the opportunity to have a good rest.  After avoiding the scorching sun at noon, Zhewen Xin is leaving!  As mentioned before, these are extraordinary times and Zhe Wenxin cannot appear in Suizhou. Leaving is the best choice.  Moreover, returning to Fuzhou first was also to make Zhe Kexing feel at ease. Anyway, he had to meet his uncle, and they would meet again in Fuzhou soon.  "Wen Xin, just go back and wait. I will arrive in Fuzhou in a month or so at most." Lin Zhao took his beloved wife's delicate hand, comforted her with kind words, and said goodbye.  "Yeah!" Orifumi held her lips at the corner of her eyebrows. Although she was reluctant to leave, she still had to say not to leave. Fortunately, this separation won't last long.  We can look forward to seeing each other, and we can avoid the pain of missing each other.  Before leaving, he did not forget to warn: "Suizhou is dangerous, Lin Lang is careful." "Don't worry, nothing will happen." Lin Zhao then asked Achang and others to escort Zhe Wenxin away and rushed back to Fuzhou.?.  Seeing his beloved wife who was looking back frequently disappear from sight, Lin Zhao then said to Li Cheng beside him: "Go down and send someone to escort Wen Xin secretly. There must be no mistakes." "Okay, sir, don't worry, I guarantee that nothing will happen!"  Mrs. Zhe's status is so valuable, and they are well aware of her safety, so it is natural for them to do so.  After arranging Zhe Wenxin¡¯s affairs, Lin Zhao felt that he had to return to the camp.  Although many identities have been changing during the past two days, one identity that is urgent at the moment has never changed. The responsibility of the Song-Xia peace talks still remains.  As a peace envoy, but he has not been in the camp for several days in a row, it is a bit unexplainable.  If someone is serious about leaving his post without permission, he will not be able to get away with this crime.  Although there is a sense of mastery there, it is not a long-term solution. Anyway, everything in Suizhou City has been settled, and now it is time to go back.  That afternoon, Lin Shilang, who had been away from the camp for three days, finally returned.  The most excited person is undoubtedly Liu Changzuo. After all, he is the nominal guard general. Lin Zhao has not returned yet, and he is most worried.  If anything happens, it will undoubtedly be his dereliction of duty and his guilt.  Seeing Lin Zhao return safely, I can finally let go of the big stone in my heart, and everyone is happy.  "Dongyang, you are finally back!" When Master Zhong returned last night, he had already received the news, but he had not seen anyone until now.  "I'm sorry for making Brother Changzuo worried. It's my fault!" To be honest, Lin Zhao was really in a dilemma as to how to deal with Liu Changzuo at the moment.  This person is not confused. If there is no reasonable explanation, he may not be willing to believe it.  Both his identity and the matter of rescuing Oribumi Core are considered top secrets, and it is best not to reveal any clues.  "Okay, okay, it's all over. Don't mention it again. I wonder where Dongyang is going when he goes out this time? What's the gain?" Liu Changzuo asked softly with a smile. As a guard general, he is more or less qualified to ask a few questions.  of.  When Zhong Shidao went out last night, he brought almost all direct descendants of the Zhong family army. He had given strict instructions and was absolutely tight-lipped.  Liu Changzuo didn't mention anything about what he saw and heard last night, so Liu Changzuo had no idea at all.  Liu Changzuo was somewhat dissatisfied with this.  After all, Lin Zhao had hidden things from him, and he didn't seem to regard him as one of his own. However, he also knew that his relationship with Lin Zhao was relatively distant after all, and he was still self-aware.  Although he was slightly dissatisfied, he did not show it.  However, Lin Zhao knew what was going on and was thinking about when he would have to compensate Liu Changzuo.  "This" Lin Zhao hesitated vaguely, then smiled: "Actually, I went out for some personal matters that day. Unexpectedly, I learned a big news on the way, so I went to Suizhou City to inquire about it." Private matters Liu Changzuo naturally  It¡¯s hard to ask. Even for officials, it¡¯s understandable that they occasionally ¡°absent from their posts¡± to attend to personal matters.  Therefore, Liu Changzuo didn't care.  What he was curious about was the important news that Lin Zhao said.  "Dongyang, what's the big news?" Liu Changzuo guessed that it must be no small matter to keep Lin Zhao busy for two or three days.  "Since it is a peace negotiation, it is natural to know yourself and the enemy. This time I took the opportunity to go to Suizhou and finally found out who is in charge of Xixia!" "Who?" "Empress Dowager Liang!" "What?" Liu Changzuo was suddenly shocked.  Incessantly.  Lin Zhao showed a mysterious smile and continued: "I also know that the peace talks are about to start, and the Xixia people can't sit still!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 413: Starting with Finding Trouble

    As expected by Lin Zhao, two days later, Tuoba Shi, the Xixia peace envoy, sent a letter to communicate with Lin Zhao about the time for the peace talks.  . Liu Changzuo smiled and said: "It seems that Dongyang went to Suizhou and the results were good. Now the arrogant Xixia people have taken the initiative. Should we continue to delay for a few more daysor?" The Xixia people finally took the initiative, which seemed to be bowing their heads.  , the Song Dynasty inevitably felt a little bit reserved.  It is reasonable to delay for a few days to sharpen Xixia's energy and satisfy the comfort in his heart. Anyway, the peace talks are not only about strength and interests, but also about who is more patient.  Therefore, Liu Changzuo is right to have this idea.  But Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t think so. Maybe it was possible before, but now, it¡¯s not appropriate to do so.  Liu Changzuo didn¡¯t know what happened in Suizhou, so he dared to do this.  But Lin Zhao, as a person who has experienced it, knows the ins and outs of the Suizhou incident best.  The Xixia people had already suffered a loss. At this time, they were still able to endure the surname and take the initiative for peace talks. Presumably, it was because Liang Yimi was captured that they bowed their heads.  If we push back and block things at this time, it may make the Xixia people have other ideas, which is not good.  Especially the Empress Dowager Liang herself was humiliated. If that woman acted impulsively, the situation that was finally created would be destroyed in one day.  Although Lin Zhao was not sure, the situation between Song and Xia would definitely end peacefully.  But one thing is necessary, that is, not to leave any excuse for the Xixia people, nor to cause trouble for yourself.  Even if the war really breaks out again, the responsibility cannot fall on ourselves.  Now when we are careful about the Xixia people, we must also be careful about the officials in Bianjing and the cold-hearted emperor Zhao Xu.  Since the Xixia people want to talk, let¡¯s just talk. At least stabilize them first.  Di Qing and Jiang Leiting are already taking action to inquire about Xixia news from all aspects, so that they can better bargain with the Xixia people.  Furthermore, after learning the news that Meng Ruoying was pregnant, Lin Zhao was eager to return home. He really wanted to settle these matters as soon as possible and return to Bianjing as soon as possible.  Therefore, he had no intention of continuing to delay.  It was rare that Tuoba Shi took the initiative, and the Empress Dowager Liang also wanted to bow her head, so Lin Zhao naturally did not refuse.  Xixia also seemed a little surprised. Tuoba Shi originally thought that Lin Zhao would delay for a few days, but he did not expect that he agreed so happily.  Empress Dowager Liang shook her head and said: "After rescuing my wife and no longer being controlled by others, she is naturally a little arrogant and careless. It's good that I just took this opportunity to discuss with him, and there may be more omissions." Hate!  When Lin Zhao's name was mentioned, Empress Dowager Liang felt a deep hatred in her heart for no reason.  Although she was not sure, Empress Dowager Liang had a vague feeling that the man she had sex with that night might be Lin Zhao. Even if he was not, she was so sure that other men would not be able to catch her eye.  In order not to make myself sick, I had to "deceive myself" like this.  You can easily take advantage of me?  How can we give up and give up?  Even without this incident, Empress Dowager Liang felt quite unbalanced.  She vowed to make a bet with Zhe Wenxin, deciding that men were untrustworthy and valued profits but not ruthlessness. However, she did not expect that Lin Zhao still took the risk to rescue Zhe Wenxin, and she lost in the end.  "Looking at others, there is such a good husband, but she has nothing. Empress Dowager Liang is envious and a little jealous at the same time.  Eventually this emotion turned into hatred, but the object of his hatred was not Orifumi Xin, but Lin Zhao.  She wanted to take revenge, but reason told her that she couldn't do it now. After all, her brother Liang Yi was still in the hands of the Song Dynasty people, so she couldn't act rashly.  It's just that I really can't swallow this breath in my heart, and I am planning when I must take revenge.  It¡¯s not possible to attack openly at the moment, but it¡¯s possible to attack from behind!  Empress Dowager Liang said: "Immediately arrange people to spread the news in Song Dynasty, saying that Lin Zhao's wife was captured by us and that he had secretly contacted Xixia!" Tuoba Shi was not stupid. He understood the intention of doing this, but said  : "Queen Mother, this is good, but now that the person has been rescued, we have no evidence, and there is no proof. I am afraid it will not have much impact on Lin Zhao." But Queen Mother Liang shook her head and said: "I know, empty words are just rumors.  . But what about rumors? If they are told enough, they may become true. People in Central Plains have an idiom called "Three people become a tiger", but it is not that no one believes it.  Some people are doubtful, even if they have doubts in their hearts, over time, they will suffer Hum. Sometimes, a few words are more ferocious than a tiger. Remember, soft knives are also knives and can kill people.  " Tuoba Shi already understood Empress Dowager Liang's intention. Regardless of the effect, he did not dare to disobey the Empress Dowager's orders, and naturally he had to implement them immediately.  "Huh, at least I'll make you happy for a few days. I heard that the officials in the Song Dynasty were very powerful, haha!" Empress Dowager Liang laughed a little sinisterly, and then said: "Remember, the first thing is to change back to the Prime Minister, even if it's temporaryIt¡¯s okay to make some sacrifices!  " Tuoba Shi grasped the word "temporarily" emphasized in the Queen Mother's words, and instantly understood many things. It turns out that his responsibility is so simple. But it is not easy to do it, and he only feels that the pressure on his heart is heavy.  A few points. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be stressed!  Empress Dowager Liang sneered: "Look at the Song people. They sent a Minister of War here. Do they want to negotiate peace?"  "Recalling what happened that night, although it was the ultimate joy, it was also a great shame. Empress Dowager Liang felt very unhappy and full of hatred. "Yes!  "After the peace talks between the two sides have communicated, the peace talks can begin. The location for the peace talks determined by both parties is on a hillside in the south of Suizhou City. Because there are poplar trees growing all around, it is called Baiyang Forest. It is already May.  Now, the weather is getting hotter, so it is relatively relaxing to have peace talks under the shade of trees. The two sides have agreed that the armies of both sides cannot approach the poplar forest for twenty miles, and each party can only bring more than a hundred guards to go there, and they must be within a hundred feet of the peace talks.  When staying outside, the peace negotiation official could only bring two followers. In other words, the number of personal guards could only be two people, so Lin Zhao planned to take Zhong Shidao and Li Cheng there. Peace talks are very laborious and require a lot of attention.  There is a man who is knowledgeable and has a good mind to help him fill in the gaps. He is a disciple of Zhongshi Dao, so his strategy and knowledge are naturally no problem, both in terms of courage and military knowledge.  They are all good, and he is a good helper for him. As for Li Cheng, Lin Zhao only really saw his swordsmanship that day in Suizhou City. He was a first-rate expert, and he would not have any problems with his close guard.  Zhong Shidao's martial arts are not bad, and he is not worried about the Xixia people's plots during the peace talks. Anyway, he has no idea about Tuoba Shi. As for an ordinary general, Lin is of no importance to Xixia.  Zhao firmly believed that with Liang Yi in hand, Xixia would not dare to act rashly for the time being. But now that he had a noble status, how could he easily take risks? Di Qing and the others were certainly not worried, but with Li Cheng's bodyguards, they could feel at ease at the same time.  Almost all the personnel started to act immediately, from Suizhou to Xingqing Mansion, all parties inquired about the information and provided comprehensive reference for the young master. At the time of the peace talks, Liu Changzuo came with his army stationed twenty miles away.  Zhong Yong from Dingchuan has also received the news and is on standby in case of any sudden situation. However, judging from the current situation, the Xixia people still have no soldiers outside Suizhou City.  A military security zone with a width of forty miles was formed. This morning, Lin Zhao, the Minister of War of the Song Dynasty, was dressed neatly, leading Zhong Shidao, Li Cheng, and several officials to the Baiyang Forest.  , Tuoba Shi has arrived first, and Xixia is still very sincere from the performance. No matter what, they are weaker in terms of status, and now that the Prime Minister has been captured, their momentum is naturally not that strong But Lin.  Zhao didn't take advantage of this, or he was complacent. It stands to reason that Queen Mother Liang would not be so easy-going when she was angry. Why was the Xixia peace talks so low-key and humble? It would be okay if Queen Mother Liang was not here, but now she is obviously  In Suizhou City. Could it be that she was not angry about what happened that night? Impossible! From what Zhe Wenxin said and some information from Di Qing, Queen Mother Liang was not a very strategic and forbearing person.  After all, she is a woman, and she is somewhat emotional. Because of this, Lin Zhao felt that something was a bit unreasonable, so she kept a careful eye on things. Sometimes she showed humility and showed weakness, but in fact, she was just a little bit cautious.  There may be other intentions.  We want to see, what is Empress Dowager Liang¡¯s plan?  Anyway, with Liang Yi in hand, he was in the active position.  No matter what you do, all you have to do is use the troops to cover up the water and the earth.  If given a chance, it's totally okay to take a bite back.  Since knowing his life experience, Lin Zhao feels that what he lacks most now is opportunities.  If Empress Dowager Liang gave herself an opportunity to make military achievements, she would never be polite!  Of course, first of all, we need to get to know this Tuoba Stone and see how it goes!  "I have met Lin Shilang, and Tuoba Shi is so polite!" This guy speaks Chinese well. In fact, although the Xixia people created their own writing, because Han etiquette was popular in the past, they can naturally speak Chinese fluently.  Not to mention Tuoba Shi, there must be a reason why Xixia allowed him to come to peace talks.  From what Di Qing said, this guy seems to be quite proficient in the culture of the Central Plains.  "General Tuoba is so polite!" Lin Zhao smiled and looked around, thinking that this was probably the guy who was chasing after him that night!  "The Lord of our country has authorized me to serve as a peace envoy to discuss armistice matters with your country." With Tuoba Shi's first words, the peace talks between Song and Xia began.  &nbsp; Although Lin Zhao had the idea of ??having soldiers come to cover up the water and earth, he didn't mind and came to find trouble for Tuoba Shi first!  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Shilang Lin is the strong point!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 414: High Prices

    "Wait a minute, General Tuoba, what you said is wrong!" As soon as Tuoba Shi spoke, the smile on Lin Zhao's face disappeared, and then he became more solemn and began to find fault.  "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?" Tuoba Shi looked at Lin Zhao in shock, realizing that this young envoy of the Song Dynasty seemed to be very unfriendly.  Lin Zhao said seriously: "Xixia is a minister of the Song Dynasty. It is a relationship between monarch and ministers, not a relationship between countries. Your statement seems to violate the law." "Xixia is now its own country, standing side by side with Song and Liao.  , Where is the law?" Tuoba Shi knew that he was in the wrong, but he still wanted to argue. After all, this was the fact, but they were still unwilling to admit it.  "Really? But I remember that Li Yuanhao once went to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty to proclaim himself a minister. Is it possible that you don't even want your ancestors?" Lin Zhao asked coldly, and then suddenly smiled: "It's fine if you don't want your ancestors, but last year you guys  The current leader, Li Bingchang, just submitted a letter to me to declare his vassalage to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. Does General Tuoba not know about it, or has he forgotten it? Or does he have some objections to your leader and is unwilling to obey his orders? " "Hmph!"  Then Tuoba Shi began to make heart-breaking remarks, and Tuoba Shi snorted coldly: "But what about the annual gift that Song Dynasty promised to give every year? You don't treat Xixia as a subject, so naturally we won't be polite." "You admit it, right?"  Lin Zhao laughed: "The gifts given every year are naturally the rewards given by the Song Dynasty to Xixia. Sometimes I don't see you being grateful and bathing in the emperor's favor. When you don't, you keep clamoring. Could it be that Xixia is all ungrateful and ungrateful?  "You!" Tuoba Shi has learned a lesson now. Before he came, he had heard that Lin Shilang of the Song Dynasty had been on a mission to Liao and Tubo.  A sharp tongue.  Now I see you.  It really lives up to its reputation.  Now he vaguely felt that it was possible that Liang Yimi had been defeated by this young man many times.  "What? Is that wrong? Are you asking General Tuoba for advice?" Seeing that he was silent, Lin Zhao continued: "Besides, since it is a reward, it should naturally be given to those who have meritorious service and obedient people. Xixia  I have been disobedient and not good at all. Can I still give you this gift? General Tuoba, are you willing to feed bones to a dog that is not loyal to you? " "Shilang Lin, I'm here for peace talks.  Don't bully others too much." Comparing Xixia to a dog, Lin Zhao's words seemed to anger Tuoba Shi.  Lin Zhao smiled faintly: "General Tuoba, don't be angry, it's just a metaphor!" I did it on purpose, what can you do?  Lin Zhao did this for no other reason than to test Tuoba Shi's reaction.  At the same time, it is also intentional to irritate the other party. It is very important to be calm in peace talks.  Once you panic.  Or if you are angry, you will often make mistakes.  Tuoba Shi also realized this.  Calm down immediately and don't say any more words.  In this matter, there is no need to have too many arguments with Lin Zhao. There is no point in continuing to argue.  It has been doomed since the time of Li Yuanhao. Xixia's national power is limited, and it is naturally subject to more restrictions. It is really passive.  "Okay, Minister Lin, how about we discuss the armistice between Xixia and the Song Dynasty now?" Tuoba Shi was afraid of being caught by Lin Zhao again, so he learned to be smart this time and try to avoid it as much as possible.  The use of controversial words such as "country" left Lin Zhao speechless.  "A truce? Didn't Xixia surrender on its own initiative?" Lin Zhao no longer had any disputes about their identities, but he raised a new question.  Armistice is a very neutral word, but surrender is different. There are many things involved in it.  The difference in status and status, as well as the handling of subsequent matters, are closely related to it.  Tuoba Shi was very helpless. This envoy from the Song Dynasty was determined to use his words, right?  I felt really unhappy, but then I thought about it.  A little advantage on the lips is nothing. Peace talks can never be won by clever words.  What's the use of worrying about the length of a moment when you are outspoken?  After all, you are still too young!  For a moment, Tuoba Shi not only didn't get angry, he didn't know whether it was to comfort himself or for some other reason, but he actually felt a little proud.  Since you want to play, then I will just play with you.  "Shilang Lin's words are wrong. On the battlefield, Xixia was not defeated. If the king and the queen mother were not willing to continue to lose their lives, how could they give up?" Tuoba Shi also spoke righteously and objected.  "There was no defeat? Is that really true? It seems that your prime minister was captured by the Song Dynasty. Is it possible that you still won?" Lin Zhao immediately retorted and brought up Liang Yimi. What could they say?  "That's wrong!" This seemed to be Tuoba Shi's catchphrase, and he sneered: "Our Prime Minister has a relationship with Lin Shilang and wanted to visit Dashun City, but in the end you detained our Prime Minister. It's really  " "It's too strong to make sense!" Lin Zhao was helpless at the Xixia people's almost absurd remarks and said with a smile: "That's what I said?Is it because we don¡¯t know how to treat guests?  Liang Yimi is really special. He even brought tens of thousands of troops to visit him. Is it possible that his pedigree is greater than that of your king?  " "The Prime Minister has a high status. Is there anything strange about being protected by a large army?  "Tuoba Shi still seemed unconvinced. "Oh, I see. Liang Yimi has a distinguished status, which means he is very important?  "Lin Zhao smiled and unknowingly set a trap for Tuoba Shi. Since you admit that Liang Yimi's status is valuable, that's good! When we talk about this exchange of chips later, it will naturally not be cheap. "Humph.  !  "Tuoba Shi snorted coldly, obviously realizing this. At this moment, he vaguely felt that he had underestimated the enemy. This Lin Zhao was indeed smart and eloquent, but it seemed that it was more than that. He was very powerful in many convenient performances. It seems that he had some  You must underestimate him, you must be careful, but you must not lose to him in terms of momentum, otherwise many things will be difficult to deal with. He immediately said: "Don't forget, the Song army was defeated in the battle of Jingzhou.  ah.  I heard that it was the Zhe family army from Fuzhou in the Song Dynasty. Is it your in-law family, Shilang Lin?  Didn¡¯t it say that the Zhejia army would be victorious in every battle?  Why were we still defeated at the hands of our Xixia army?  It¡¯s just a false name!  " "You're so arrogant after a sneak attack on the Zhejia Army's baggage transport team?  "How could Lin Zhao admit it? He had to change the concept slightly. Zhe Kexing's main force became the transportation team. This can be regarded as trying his best to save the face of his uncle! You Tuoba Shi will talk nonsense. I will also talk nonsense. "Transportation team  ?  But at that time we captured an important person.  It is said that she is Zhe Kexing¡¯s seventh sister!  "Tuoba Shi was a little angry and had to bring up Zhe Wenxin's incident to disgust Lin Zhao. But Lin Zhao didn't accept their trick at all. He smiled and pretended to be confused and said: "I'm afraid General Tuoba heard wrongly.  General Zhe Kexing's seventh sister is Zhuo Jing.  But Zhuo Jing is currently visiting Fuzhou City, so how could he appear on the battlefield?  I'm afraid your information is wrong!  "Furthermore, General, doing this is a slander against me and the Zhe family.  I can understand that the general may have made an unintentional mistake.  But my uncle is hard to say.  Maybe at some point, you will get a taste of the power of the Fuzhou Iron Cavalry.  "This is a matter of principle, and Lin Zhao will naturally not admit it. Tuoba Shi saw it in his eyes and couldn't help but shake his head slightly. The rescue of Zhe Wenxin was their biggest mistake. Otherwise, why would the peace talks be so passive? Now what happens now?  The only thing we can do is spread the news. It is obviously true, but it turns into a rumor. I just don¡¯t know if spreading this news will really have any effect.  , is it a soft knife? Can it kill people? "Shilang Lin.  Let¡¯s get down to business!  "Tuoba Shi didn't want to, and he didn't dare to continue arguing with Lin Zhao on these minor issues. It's okay to be a little weaker. With Lin Zhao being surrounded like this, when can he get to the point? The Queen Mother is waiting for rescue.  The matter of the Prime Minister is urgent. He also knows that Lin Zhao is doing this just to gain the upper hand, and at the same time, he is deliberately irritating himself, making himself unstable, and taking advantage of the opportunity to have his own plans. With this alone, is he my opponent?  Although Tuoba Shi repeatedly emphasized that he would not be fooled, some things happened and were destined to have an impact. After the quarrel, his mood and the atmosphere of Baiyang Forest were affected to some extent, even inadvertently.  Peace talks. ¡°We seem to have never strayed from the topic!  "Lin Zhao was still playing haha, using the same move, deliberately provoking Tuoba's emotions. "No, no!  Tuoba Shi had already been helpless in his heart, but he still had to be humble, courteous and polite on the stage. He said, "Then let's get to the point as soon as possible!"  The first thing we need to confirm is the safety of our country¡¯s Prime Minister!  " "Okay, everything is fine, you don't have to worry.  "Lin Zhao smiled, where is Liang Yi's identity? So even though he had a deep hatred with him, he still didn't touch him. In terms of reason, Lin Zhao has always controlled it pretty well. Tuoba Shi nodded and said: "  That would be best. Our Prime Minister has been a guest in the Song Dynasty for a long time. When will you send him back?  " After all, this is a diplomatic occasion, and the words and reasons are quite cryptic. He was obviously captured, but he said he was a guest. This is completely understandable. People in ancient times were all about saving face! Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty was captured by Wala in the Battle of Tumubao  , was said to be a hunt in the north. In the late Qing Dynasty, when the British and French forces approached the capital, Emperor Xianfeng suddenly went to Mulan, Jehol for hunting. The word "hunt" is a clever use, not to mention a respectable minister.  Now Tuoba Shi's word "being a guest" can be regarded as quite essence. "Since it is a guest, but Liang Guoxiang came for nothing, isn't it appropriate to have no gift?  Now that I'm leaving, I can't just pat my butt and rescue him!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "He spent a lot of money in the Song Dynasty. Who should bear these?"  "&nbsp; A gift or something is just a fake shot.  In a word, in the final analysis, it is still an exchange of interests. Lin Zhao's intention is very clear, that is, he wants Xixia to give something in exchange.  The dignified Xixia Prime Minister is definitely not cheap!  "The gift will be waived!" Tuoba Shi declined quietly. One less rhetoric means one less exchange.  Lin Zhao waved his hand and said: "The Song Dynasty pays attention to courtesy and reciprocity. It is inappropriate to come empty-handed and return empty-handed! If this cannot be done, in the future can we consider removing the gift" "I don't know about the Song Dynasty.  What kind of gift do you want? How much did the two countries spend on each other in the Song Dynasty?" Tuoba Shi knew that he couldn't avoid it, so he simply faced it directly.  Let¡¯s see what the attitude of the people of the Song Dynasty was and what they wanted.  Lin Zhao smiled: "As a gift, I heard Liang Guoxiang mention that he originally wanted to give Suizhou to the Song Dynasty." How could Liang Yimi agree to such a rude request?  Tuoba Shi knew very well that it was obvious that the people of the Song Dynasty were opening their mouths like a lion and actually wanted to rob Suizhou's land.  But this is understandable. After all, Suizhou is located in a strategic location. If you control Suizhou, you can advance, attack, retreat, or defend.  This place is very important for both Xixia and Song Dynasty.  As early as when the Empress Dowager Liang first arrived, she had ordered Tuoba Shi to recover the entire Suizhou under possible conditions.  "It's a pity that before I even opened my mouth to mention it, Lin Zhao came like this. It's really alas!"  Is it just that you can get Suizhou if you want it?  Tuoba Shi sneered and said: "Suizhou? Lin Shilang is joking, how could Liang Guoxiang do such a thing? Besides, how can he have such great power. Suizhou is the place where our Xixia royal family flourishes. It is difficult to determine  How can the five states give way to each other easily? " "In other words, it is still possible, right?" Lin Zhaoxiao asked, peace talks!  Just like doing business, just ask for a high price. As for how you pay back the money on the ground, let's talk about it slowly.  "It's impossible!" Even though Empress Dowager Liang had told her, in order to save Liang Yimi, she could even make some temporary sacrifices.  But in this matter, Tuoba Shi really didn't have the courage and power.  How can the land of one state be established just by talking at the negotiation table? That is too childish.  Even though the Song Dynasty had already occupied part of it, after all, both sides had their own strengths and were in a state of confrontation with each other, so they didn't dare to be careless.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Could it be that Liang Guo was talking nonsense to each other? Seriouslyif this spreads out, it will have a great impact on the reputation of Prime Minister Liang Guo!" "Humph!" Tuoba Shi didn't say anything, and the other party borrowed Liang Yi's words  It's really hard to deal with it by burying it in his mouth, ruining his reputation, and oppressing himself everywhere!  Seeing this, Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Also, Prime Minister Liang's spending in the Song Dynasty in recent months is probably only two or three years old." If the asking price is really sky-high, Lin Zhao does not expect the other party to really give so much.  What he wanted was a kind of shock, in order to test the Xixia people and see how much they cared about Liang Yimi.  Maybe, at the same time, the Xixia people will be thrown into disarray.  The price has been announced, but how to negotiate the price is another matter!  Lin Zhao looked at the angry Tuoba Shi and couldn't help but feel a little funny.  Today I want to tell him that this peace negotiation was led by the Song Dynasty.  In a word, Lin Zhao is here to establish his authority!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 415: Bargaining

    Lin Zhao was asking for prices all over the place, and Tuoba Shi was a little angry. The peace talks on the first day ended unhappily. "Brother Dongyang, did you go too far today?" When he went back, Zhong Shidao was a little confused about Lin Zhaoyi.  He opened his mouth and asked for the whole of Suizhou, which was a bit of a joke. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, Suizhou Xixia will definitely not give it to me. It's just a joke!" "It's a joke? Young Master, can this peace negotiation be a joke?  ?" Li Cheng was a little confused. His current identity as a retainer and bodyguard recruited by Lin Zhao did not arouse others' suspicion. "Peace talks are not that easy. It is impossible to achieve any specific results or progress on the first day.  It's impossible." Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Today I just deliberately found trouble, so that Tuoba Stone wouldn't hurt. If I make any mistakes out of anger, it would be the best. Besides, I want to shock Xixia in terms of momentum.  , lest they put forward some excessive demands and put us in a difficult situation, I just want to see the reaction and bottom line of the Xixia people Anyway, Liang Yi is in our hands, and we have the initiative!" "This is all an established strategy,  Song Ting's weakness caused the Song Dynasty to become weaker in overall momentum. Lin Zhao did not have to be passive because of this, so he could only frighten the Xixia people with his aura. After learning about the noble identity of his prince, Lin Zhao's confidence and momentum became stronger.  Zhong Shidao said with a smile: "I heard that Brother Dongyang is very eloquent in the past, but today I have really seen what it means to have a lotus tongue and be as eloquent as a river." "Are you praising me like this?" Lin Zhao joked with a smile, "It's just like this,  What will be the reaction from Xixia? "Can the peace talks continue as usual?" Zhong Shidao is a little bit. Although he comes from a family of military commanders, war means merit, but it would be best if it can be resolved peacefully, but war is still a matter of course.  Cruel Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's hard to say Xixia's reaction at the moment, let's take a look at their attitude later! Today Tuoba Shi first mentioned Liang Yimi, which shows that the Empress Dowager Liang cares about her younger brother" "Instead of Liang Yimi  Yi Mian, the Xixia people must pay the price!" "That's natural!" Lin Zhao said leisurely: "We have to see if they agree and the price they are willing to pay before, so that we can infer their true purpose." "Dongyang  "Brother, what do you mean, there will be changes in this peace negotiation?" Zhong Shidao was a little confused: "That's right!" He knows his own affairs. How could the captured Xixia people be killed if Liang Yi hadn't buried them?  How could he lower his face and come to peace talks?  Originally, they could negotiate terms with them by capturing Zhe Wenxin, but now that advantage no longer exists. In addition, they took advantage of Empress Dowager Liang in Suizhou that night. How could that woman give up so easily?  Successful peace talks?  Easier said than done?  "This" Lin Zhao patted Zhong Shidao on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It's just a guess, but we have to be careful. Uncle Yi should inform Uncle Ling as soon as possible. I'll say hello to Fuzhou and Yanzhou.  It's always good to be prepared." I don't know if it's Zhong Yong, but Zhong E can't rest idle. If Empress Dowager Liang is really angry, will the northwest be in flames?  "Okay!" Although it backfired, it would save him some troubles, so he immediately nodded and agreed. Lin Zhao turned around and glanced at Li Cheng, the meaning in his eyes was very clear, it was to ask them to find out the information and provide evidence. In fact, at this moment, Mingyue Sect  Almost everyone is dispatched to serve the great cause of the young master. Alas!  Lin Zhao secretly sighed in his heart, feeling very helpless!  This time may be an opportunity for him, an opportunity created by his own heart. If he seizes it, it will be very helpful to consolidate his position in the Western Army and the imperial court. But in this way, there will be no need for war, and soldiers will  Sacrifice, people suffering, his original intention is not to see such a situation, but sometimes it is like this, what can be done?  One general's achievements lead to thousands of bones, and the establishment of a dynasty is made of countless corpses and blood. At this moment, Lin Zhaoshen realized that "people are in the world, no!"  It should be said that people are in the temple and can¡¯t help themselves. They can¡¯t control so much. They can only continue to bargain tomorrow!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "He really said that?" In Suizhou City, Queen Mother Liang  His expression was very serious. After hearing Tuoba Shi's report, he couldn't help but feel a little more angry. Tuoba Shi didn't dare to express his anger, but some things still had to be reported truthfully, so he could only nod and said: "Queen Mother, Ambassador Song  "Lin Zhao is really going too far." "I want Suizhou, it's a shame he said it!" Empress Dowager Liang seemed to be shocked by Lin Zhao's loud tone, and felt very painful. The one caught in the middle was Tuoba Shi.  Lin Zhao has a tough attitude, what can he do?  Originally, Empress Dowager Liang asked him to take the opportunity to bring up the matter of Xixia's return to Suizhou, but she didn't expect Lin Zhao to speak first. He was able to take advantage of it and suppressed him back. As a result, Xixia's situation became very passive, and he was also at the negotiating table.  It will be very difficult"He said it was the words of the Prime Minister, and reciprocity must be reciprocated. The person who gave the gift to Suizhou also said that the Prime Minister spent a lot of money during the Song Dynasty and we need to bear it. The cost is as much as three years of annual gifts." Tuoba Shi was careful, although he knew that Liang  The Queen Mother was dissatisfied, but the requests of the envoys of the Song Dynasty still had to be fulfilled one by one. "It's interesting, it's really interesting. I didn't expect him to open his mouth like a lion." The Queen Mother Liang was a little helpless. Naturally, the entire Suizhou could not be given, and the people of the Song Dynasty knew it very well.  On this point, since they are willing to negotiate and exchange Liang Yimi, they will never ask for such a courtesy, so this is not the point, nor is it the real intention. Empress Dowager Liang was very smart and quickly judged Lin Zhao's purpose.  It's just to intimidate and increase your momentum!  Anyway, maybe after experiencing the Suizhou Rebellion, Tuoba Shi has become submissive recently and no longer has the heroic spirit before. It is normal to be inferior to Lin Zhao in terms of aura. As for the real purpose, Lin Zhao will not mention Sui Ci for nothing.  Yes, does that mean that the Song Dynasty is going to make plans for Sui Ci this time?  Xixia itself is very backward. The people's life is mainly nomadic, and agriculture and handicrafts are very underdeveloped. Therefore, the situation in Xixia is really not good. Therefore, obtaining economic benefits from the Song Dynasty is a very important aspect, and the market has become very important.  Important: The Xixia people sold the puffed leather, leather, etc. they produced, as well as the unique green salt of Xixia to the Song Dynasty people to obtain economic benefits in exchange for some daily necessities. It can be said that Xixia is already in a state of dependence on the market.  The Song Dynasty was hostile, and the market was closed for a long time. In the end, it could no longer hold on. Empress Dowager Liang surrendered to the Song Dynasty not long after, and the two countries clashed again. Although it was Li Fugui who started the war, he was at fault first.  But the people of Xixia are not very reasonable. In the final analysis, it is their qualifications and their own fault. To be honest, the Empress Dowager Liang does not need to continue the war. After all, it will not be good for Xixia if it continues like this. There are already complaints in the country, but what can be done?  After suffering such a big loss, how can you swallow this easily?  Furthermore, with such a despondent defeat, there are still many people in Xixia waiting to see the joke, and it also has a great impact on their own status. How can they give up?  Fortunately, there is still some support. In the past, the Song Dynasty gave Xixia a lot of annual gifts. In fact, it was no different from the Liao Dynasty's annual coins. It was just that Xixia became a vassal, and its status was slightly lower. It was only a nominal loss. The actual benefits were obtained.  Quite a bit, the Song Dynasty was equivalent to spending money to buy peace. This annual gift was a lot of economic benefits for Xixia. It was precisely because of this that she had the confidence to persevere. But now, Lin Zhao seems to have spotted it.  At this point, we directly consider spending three years on the annual gift Even if it is only three years, for the Song Dynasty, it may not save much money, but for Xixia, it will miss a large amount of income, and the future will be  Feeling even more sad, Empress Dowager Liang shook her head slightly. It seemed that she had really underestimated Lin Zhao in the past. If this guy didn't take action, he would seize someone's lifeline as soon as he made a move. It was really troublesome. "You just have to deal with him and Suizhou's affairs."  You must never give in. As for Suici's matter, you can deal with him, but you have to wait for him to talk about it himself, and then bargain with him. Remember not to be too proactive and at the same time, you have to be strong and don't let him fool you.  The head boy was shocked." Empress Dowager Liang pondered for a long time and told Tuoba Shi, "Yes!" Tuoba Shi nodded in agreement. He was not afraid of Lin Zhao's aggressive momentum, but it would be difficult to deal with it.  Especially when it comes to some more sensitive issues, it is always right to ask Empress Dowager Liang for instructions first. At least you have something in mind. Empress Dowager Liang stood up, walked a few steps, and continued: "You must remember it. The most important thing for you now is  Just to stabilize Lin Zhao and not let him have any doubts, do you understand?" "Yes, I understand!" Tuoba Shi replied, and she could clearly feel the power in the Queen Mother's words, "Of course it is?  The best!" Empress Dowager Liang still did not forget to warn: "Be sure to be careful, it is best to make sure there is no leakage. Although he is young, he is as cunning as a fox. If you are not careful, he may see through it.  Be tough when you are tough, and be gentle when you need to be gentle. It is up to you to control the degree! Remember, all you have to do is bargain." "Yes!" Tuoba Shi was very annoyed. What was originally a simple peace negotiation has now become  It's so complicated, so difficult, what's the solution? When meeting such a queen mother and such an opponent, Zhen Nai can only shake his head slightly as he wonders where the peace talks will go!  But the corner of Queen Mother Liang's mouth suddenly became a little cold. No one else has the final say about the outcome, she has the final say!  Of course, sometimes wishful thinking can only affect the direction of development of things, but the final outcome is not determined by who has the final say. To be continued. &gt,.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 416: The Right Pillow

    It was inevitable that Empress Dowager Liang would be unconvinced. Maybe before that, she was still hesitant, thinking that maybe she could really consider a truce after Liang Yimi was replaced.  After all, the successive wars have also taken a huge toll on Xixia, and the situation is not optimistic.  However, Suizhou suffered a hidden loss and Zhe Wenxin was rescued, making the peace talks suddenly somewhat passive.  The most important thing is that her majestic Queen Mother was taken advantage of. Naturally, she couldn't say this kind of thing, but she was extremely angry in her heart. It seemed a bit unreasonable to calculate it like this.  Since you have come to Suizhou, let¡¯s make a good plan.  Winning is naturally the best thing. You can gain more benefits and save some face. It doesn't matter if you lose.  Anyway, the result will not be worse. No matter what happens to Lin Zhao, Song Ting hopes for peace talks, and this is enough.  Let Lin Zhao make trouble. The officials in Bianjing of the Song Dynasty will help him, so he is not worried.  Tuoba Shi should stay calm and make plans on his own. At least he should give Lin Zhao a lesson. Empress Dowager Liang has already begun to have a plan in her heart.  After all, she is not a peaceful woman, and things will naturally not let go easily.  Where is the breakthrough point?  Also, I don¡¯t know if that ¡°rumor¡± has spread to Bianjing City?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It¡¯s already summer in Bianjing in May, and the weather is a bit hot. The worst thing is this year  It has been sunny since late spring, and there has never been a drop of rain.  The situation is particularly serious along the Yellow River and along Hebei Road. Although spring plowing continues as usual, the growth of grain seedlings will undoubtedly be affected. The harvest in the north this autumn is really worrying.  This is not the most important thing, spring and summer drought.  What will it be like in autumn?  It is common for drought to occur first and then to flood later.  The flood was not terrible at first.  But once the Yellow River floods, it will be terrible.  You know, Kaifeng, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, is on the edge of the Yellow River.  As long as the Yellow River overflows, it will directly threaten the safety of the dynasty and affect millions of people.  It has to be said that it was indeed a mistake in the Northern Song Dynasty to choose Bianjing as the capital.  The surrounding plains are undefendable and are not suitable as a capital from the perspective of military defense.  Furthermore, there are floods, including the Yellow River and many other rivers and canals such as Bianjing.  It is also a great threat to Bianjing City.  The only advantage may be the convenient water transportation, but if the two are offset, there seems to be no advantage.  At the beginning, Taizu Zhao Kuangyin had intended to move the capital to Luoyang. How could Zhao Guangyi, the king of Jin, who was the governor of Kaifeng and had his entire foundation in Bianjing, be willing?  Later, the candle's shadow turned red, and Taizu died inexplicably.  After Emperor Taizong ascended the throne, no one mentioned the matter of moving the capital again.  Furthermore, how easy was it to move the capital in ancient society?  Don't act rashly if it's easy.  Since then, the capital of the Song Dynasty has remained in Bianjing, and it has always been threatened by the Yellow River floods.  From the past to the future, there will always be threats from outside the north.  The destruction of the country was doomed from the beginning.  But that was the original history, in this time and space.  Because of the arrival of Lin Zhao, changes may occur For the Song Dynasty, there is no military disaster at the moment. The biggest threat is still floods A few years ago, floods in the Yellow River caused the embankment to burst, and it was eventually changed to Hebei, and the entrance to the sea was changed to  The place where the Liao Kingdom meets.  The land in Hebei was flooded, and the originally prosperous land could now be said to be thousands of miles of bare land. Many places had become swamps and could not be cultivated at all.  The people were displaced, which was terrible. Not only was there not enough output, but it also became a heavy burden on the Song Dynasty.  It can be said that the land of Hebei has been in chaos in the past few years. If it were not for the strong-willed and highly respected Han Qi as the Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy to preside over the overall situation, I am afraid it would have been in chaos long ago.  If this is just the case, because it is lost in the sixteenth states of You Yun, the land of Hebei is particularly important to the national defense significance.  Without Yanshan as a barrier, we could only rely on the natural and expanded ponds in Hebei to stop the Liao cavalry. However, after the Yellow River changed its course, it carried a large amount of sediment, which made the ponds that the Song army worked so hard to dig increasingly blocked.  also gradually lost.  From people¡¯s livelihood to national defense, the Yellow River, the mother river, seemed to bring too many threats to the Song Dynasty.  Therefore, once the Yellow River floods, it will be a very serious problem for the Song Dynasty, and the danger is self-evident.  Floods have become the number one natural disaster in the Song Dynasty, so when abnormal weather occurs, it is natural to pay special attention to it.  Among them, the role and tasks of Si Tianjian are naturally much heavier. When will the drought be alleviated?  What will the weather be like after summer and autumn?  Whether there will be continuous rain or not, these all need to be observed by Si Tianjian.  Si Tianjian Zheng'an Chongning has undoubtedly become a very busy man recently. He has just selected a Feng Shui crypt for the third prince and is starting to worry about the weather again.  Especially since the weather was not his specialty, it was undoubtedly even more difficult. He was extremely busy and could not slack off at all.  Ever since, the matter of Ziwei being weak and the guest star committing crimes that night was simply forgotten, and she never talked to anyone again.Lift.  So, naturally no one noticed the little star in the sky, which was gathering strength.  When it officially appears in the sky one day, it will inevitably shine brightly, even directly overshadowing the light of Ziwei Star.  On that day, it will definitely be amazing and the world will be shocked The weather is abnormal, and Si Tianjian is definitely not the only one who is busy.  The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry in the central government are also closely related. One is in charge of money, food and taxes, and the other is worried about strengthening the Yellow River.  Further up, the emperor and the prime minister also had no leisure time. Zhao Xu might still be immersed in the grief of the death of his third son and had not yet taken care of these things, but Wang Anshi had to worry about getting busy. It is always good to be prepared.  Since Zeng Gongliang proved his identity as prime minister last time, he has kept a low profile. Now because he is getting older, he has the idea of ??becoming an official. Therefore, among the ministers, Wang Anshi is the main one at the moment. Wang Anshi is busy, and together with his  His son Wang Yu also couldn't settle down.  The first thing Wang Yu thought about was not how much harm the drought or possible floods would bring to the people or how much loss it would cause to the court, but about the impact that possible natural disasters would have on his father Wang Anshi's status and their Wang family.  Wang Anshi entered the court in the first year of Xining, and the following year he received the support of Emperor Zhao Xu and began to implement reforms. It is now the fourth year of Xining.  The third year of the reform.  Originally, Wang Yu was also full of confidence.  It can be said that I am full of expectations for my father's reform.  But as time went by, Wang Yu began to waver.  In three years, the reform did not have much effect, so he had to doubt his father's ideas and his own judgment.  Practice is the only criterion for testing truth. This is an eternal truth.  The Young Crops Law did not have the expected effect and encountered a lot of resistance. After being reluctantly implemented, the court's taxes increased to a certain extent.  However, it is said that the public response was very poor, and ordinary people suffered a lot as a result.  Especially when their "direct" disciple Lin Zhaodu opposed the Qingmiao Law, Wang Anshi lost face.  Thinking of Lin Zhao, Wang Yu became very angry for no reason To evaluate the success of a reform, it is definitely not based on whether it can increase fiscal revenue. People's livelihood issues are equally important.  Especially in ancient society, water can carry or capsize a boat, and the lesson that the people value the king over others can be heard in their ears.  If public opposition grows louder and louder, what's the point of the reform?  Can it still be implemented?  Then the father's position will be in jeopardy.  ¡°Especially since there are no father¡¯s allies in the DPRK, most of the officials are conservative and opposed to reform.  In this situation.  Wang Anshi can be said to be isolated and helpless, relying solely on the emperor's support.  The position of prime minister is not very stable.  If someone were to accuse his father of the miserable life of the people, the consequences would undoubtedly be even more detrimental.  But if that¡¯s all it is, it can still be sustained. Sometimes the emperor¡¯s favor and trust are very important.  A little impeachment will not be effective, and the young emperor may not believe that his country is in dire straits.  It has to be said that Wang Anshi is sometimes too conceited. Just because something did not happen today does not mean that it will not happen in the future. When the picture is sent to the emperor a few years later, Wang Anshi's resignation will not be far away.  It¡¯s just that the time has not come yet.  Now the arrogant prime minister naturally didn't think of this, but he also had his own worries.  His worry is natural disasters. In ancient times, the emphasis was on the connection between heaven and man. Droughts, floods, earthquakes and even fires would all be connected with the human world, especially the court.  The corresponding characters are naturally the emperor, prince, prime minister, and other related characters.  There are many such examples in history. During the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, Concubine Wan Guifei once instigated the emperor to change the prince.  Originally, the status of Prince Zhu Youtang was in jeopardy. If he made any mistake, the Ming Dynasty would lose the Hongzhi ZTE that lasted for eighteen years in the future.  A coincidence happened at this time, Mount Taishan in Dongyue was earthquake.  There is a connection between Dongyue and the East Palace. As a result, Emperor Chenghua thought it was a warning from heaven, and naturally he did not dare to consider replacing the crown prince.  Often when a disaster occurs, the emperor of the current dynasty will take some actions, either changing the queen or changing the prime minister.  Attention, change the prime minister!  In the era of the ancient imperial system, although the prime minister was a very high-ranking person, he often had to help the emperor get scapegoated. Perhaps this is also the reason why treacherous officials are superfluous to the emperor!  It is an indisputable fact that although the emperor has supreme power.  But after all, he is the emperor, the son of God, so he naturally has to fear God.  Therefore, in this period when the effects of the reform were mediocre, the people's lives were difficult, and the officials were constantly opposed, if there were any changes in the sky, and someone continued to seize and attack Wang Anshi, even Zhao Xu would not be able to protect him.  There is a precedent for this in the Song Dynasty. During the reign of Renzong, there was heavy rain in Bianjing and a lot of water accumulated. Some people implicated the flood on Di Qing, which eventually made Di Qing unable to serve as Privy Councilor.  Although it is all artificial reasoning and rambling, it is the most important thing in the court.What I'm afraid of is the nonsense that these teachers are famous for.  In the past, Wang Yu was very conceited and rarely took people seriously. It can be said that his eyes were higher than his head.  If he had put it in the past, he would never have thought about these things and would not have cared about them at all.  But after experiencing many competitions with Lin Zhao, his pride and narrow self-esteem were gradually erased, and he was no longer what he was back then.  But it was precisely because of this that he had a vague sense of crisis.  The hot and rainless weather suddenly made him feel that his father's relationship was not so stable.     well!  Thinking of this, Wang Yu couldn't help but think of Lin Zhao.  If it is just a matter of reform, then at best it is a matter of different political opinions, and it is easy to deal with the accusations and criticisms from other officials.  But what happened to Li Fugui last time was a huge blow to Wang Anshi's reputation.  Although the matter has been settled, many people still say that Wang Anshi was actually aware of the incident and deliberately shielded Li Fugui.  (In fact, the formation wronged Wang Xianggong) Therefore, some people questioned Wang Anshi's character. As a minister of the prime minister, it is self-evident how important character is.  At that time, Ouyang Xiu's daughter-in-law was a widow at home, so there were rumors of picking up the ashes. Her reputation was damaged, and Ouyang Xiu even resigned because of it.  In an era of sharp opinions like the Song Dynasty, the slightest moral flaw could ruin a person's future in the temple.  Fortunately, with Zhao Xu¡¯s full protection, the matter came to an end.  But it was precisely because of this that Emperor Zhao Xu had begun to have objections to their father and son, which caused slight cracks in the relationship between the emperor and his ministers.  A thousand-mile embankment breaks down in an ant nest. Wang Yu naturally understands this truth.  "All this is related to Wang Anshi's arrogance and stubbornness, and also to Wang Yu's cleverness. In the final analysis, it is all their own fault.  But Wang Yu didn't seem to be reaping the consequences, but blamed Lin Zhao for everything.  Thinking of what happened in the past, Wang Yu felt deeply angry, or more accurately, jealous.  Lin Zhao robbed him of the title of the number one young talent, robbed him of the number one beauty in Bianjing (even though he had never owned one), and threatened the status of their father and son There was a deep dissatisfaction between them.  , naturally we can¡¯t give up.  But even though they planned very well last time, just when Lin Zhao was about to die, a turning point happened again.  In the end, they didn't get the mutton and instead got into trouble. However, Lin Zhao benefited a lot from this incident.  Not only did he win the beauty back, he was also granted the title of earl The most inexplicable thing was that he got involved with the Empress Dowager and the Cao family, and his status went up several levels. Now Lin Zhao is completely different from what he used to be Although he is just a person.  He is a small earl and minister of the Ministry of War, but his reputation and style are not small. He has already robbed the prime minister's family of their reputation.  "We definitely can't just let it go. Wang Yu has a strong desire for revenge, which is exactly the same as Empress Dowager Liang.  It's just that Lin Zhao is in the northwest now, not in Bianjing. Even if he has ideas, he is out of reach!  But many times, things just happen to happen. When I feel like dozing off, someone will just give me a pillow!  Just when Wang Yu was depressed, jealous and revengeful, an invitation was sent to Wang Anshi's house!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 417: Catching Wind and Shadows

    The person who sent the invitation was none other than his "best friend" Lu Huiqing.  The weather was hot, so Lu Huiqing held a banquet by Jinming Pond and invited several friends to escape the summer heat. There were Li Dongmei, Wang Anshi's retainer, and Zheng Xia, who had just returned to Beijing from his post as a judicial officer in Guangzhou to report on his duties. Most of them were Wang Anshi.  People who are related to each other can be regarded as an internal gathering.  In this way, Wang Yuanze cannot be missing from the grand event.  Wang Yu will naturally not refuse such a thing.  As the son of the prime minister's family, he is the focus and center of every occasion. He is respected and has many flatterers. To some extent, it satisfies his vanity. Under normal circumstances, he is very willing to go.  What¡¯s more, this time it was Lu Huiqing who made the invitation. The relationship between them was extraordinary, and nothing could be said to refute Lu Huiqing¡¯s face.  Besides, the attendees were mainly his father's disciples, so it was even more necessary for him to go.  In such a hot weather, it is very pleasant to enjoy the cool breeze and drink wine in the sparkling Jinming Pond.  As for other worries, let's put them aside for now. Anyway, I don't have a clue right now.  Wang Yu set off immediately. Logically speaking, it was okay for him to put on airs and delay for a while.  But it was already morning. If it had been any later, he would have been sweating profusely and even more annoyed when the poisonous sun came out.  In order to feel more comfortable, I had to take advantage of the cool weather and go on the road in the morning.  When he arrived at Jinmingchi, Wang Yu realized that he had arrived early. Except for his master Lu Huiqing, who had arrived early to make preparations, no one else had arrived yet.  In this situation, Wang Yu felt vaguely unhappy. According to the traditional logic of the past and present, the distinguished guests arrived relatively late, so that it seemed reasonable.  People of humble status should arrive early to greet distinguished guests. Today, the main ones who come are Wang Anshi's door, or officials promoted by Wang Xianggong.  It stands to reason that they should all be grateful and respectful to Mr. Wang.  So, as the prime minister's son, I should at least be polite.  You know, Wang Yu always regards himself as the young leader of the New Party psychologically. Now in the deserted situation, it is inevitable that he will be a little unhappy.  Lu Huiqing saw Wang Yu appearing from a distance and came up to meet him.  Since the death of her two younger brothers, Lu Huiqing's mentality has changed a lot, and she no longer has much true feelings for Wang Anshi and his son.  Especially Wang Yu, others may not understand him.  But Lu Huiqing knew very well what a dirty heart he had underneath his glamorous appearance.  But he is not qualified to accuse Wang Yu. After all, they are the same species, and the most fundamental way to get along is to use each other.  Now the Wang family's use of him is obvious. Lu Huiqing now appears as Wang Anshi's number one deputy, giving Wang Anshi a great help.  For Lu Huiqing, his use of the Wang family is relatively subtle.  He has realized the importance of power and revealed his yearning for power.  But how to gain power?  Wang Anshi is undoubtedly his source of power and stepping stone. If he can step on his teacher's body to get to the top, he will definitely not mind.  Everything he has done so far is to prepare for this.  Wang Anshi didn't notice. He reused Lu Huiqing as always and regarded him as his right-hand man. He was completely unaware that the danger was getting closer.  Although Mr. Ao is stubborn, he is actually a gentleman. Naturally, he will not judge the villain with a gentleman's heart.  But it is also easy to be fooled by appearances.  Give people an opportunity to take advantage of.  It doesn¡¯t matter what happened to Wang Anshi. Lu Huiqing was not worried about being seen through, because he acted carefully enough, and Wang Anshi himself was not the kind of person who knew everything.  The one he needs to be careful about is Wang Yu. Wang Anshi has a shrewd son, so he must be extra cautious.  After all, Wang Yu is still somewhat clever. It would be a bad thing if he sees something.  However, Lu Huiqing prides himself on being smarter than him, so he just needs to be more cautious.  It is actually a layer of protection with Wang Yan, and at the same time, many things will be much more convenient, which can be described as many benefits.  How could Lu Huiqing let go of such a good opportunity?  Isn't it just a joke, pretending to be a snake? This is what he, Lu, is best at.  As for today¡¯s banquet.  Lu Huiqing also had his own purpose.  The people invited today are all the leading figures of Wang Anshi's new party, and we must maintain a good relationship with these people.  It will be of great benefit to your situation.  Especially in the future, since you have made long-term plans, it is natural to make early preparations, especially in terms of making connections, you need to pay more attention.  Accumulate more on a daily basis so that you can use it for yourself when necessary. This is an extremely long-term investment.  Today there happens to be an opportunity. Zheng Xia, who was an official in Guangzhou, has expired and returned to Bianjing to report on his duties.  Lu Huiqing just happened to host a banquet in the name of welcoming Zheng Xia, and at the same time invited the leaders of the new party to close relations, which was regarded as a famous example.  At the same time, if Wang Yu is called, everything will be perfect, at least it can conceal his true purpose.  Of course, if this banquet is hosted by Wang Yu,"Of course it's the best. Lu Huiqing will inevitably be suspected of taking over the host."  But there is no way to save it. As long as the protagonist of the banquet is changed to Wang Yu, I think Mr. Wang will have no objection.  At the same time, Lu Huiqing also prepared a gift for Wang Yu, believing that it would attract Wang Yu's attention without being aware of his own purpose With this mentality, Lu Huiqing greeted him.  Seeing the expression on Wang Yu's face, he guessed something in his heart. A vain noble man, who is not very well-educated and can't express his emotions and anger, can achieve great things?  Wang Yu, you are too conceited, but in fact although you are not a fool, you are still far from it after all!  Lu Huiqing already looked down on Wang Yu, but she thought so in her heart, but she still wanted to treat him like a snake and deal with it.  "Yuanze, you're here!" Lu Huiqing said hello with a smile.  Even though Wang Yu was displeased, he couldn't make it too obvious and said with a smile: "Brother Jifu really knows how to choose a place. Now that the weather is here, Jinmingchi is really cool and comfortable!" "No, there have been two  It hasn¡¯t rained in months, and the sun is so fierce. It can be cooler by the lake." Lu Huiqing said with a smile, "However, several lakes in the city are already overcrowded, but this Jinming Pond is more leisurely and quiet.  "It's suitable for us to drink and have fun." "Jinmingchi has a close relationship with the royal family. Except for a few special days where we can have fun with the people, ordinary people are not allowed to enter on weekdays.  On the other hand, they, the dignitaries, were rewarded with the privilege to come and hang out, hold banquets and wine, and have some leisure time.  This also reflects the privileges of their scholar-official class.  At the same time, it also conforms to the taste of Wang Yu and others.  Wang Yu said with a smile: "That's right. Needless to say about the Bianhe River. There are too many people going to places like Iron Tower Lake. There are all kinds of religions and streams, and the charm has long been lost. It's better here, a quiet and good place" Quiet, a good place.  It praises the environment and also expresses euphemistically that someone is late.  It's too deserted at the moment.  After hearing this, Lu Huiqing smiled softly; "Maybe they don't stay in Bianjing often and are not familiar with the road, so they came a little later. But it just so happens that I have an important thing to discuss with Yuanze here." "Oh? What's the matter?  ?" Wang Yu was immediately happy. Seeing Lu Huiqing's expression, it seemed that it was not a trivial matter.  Lu Huiqing said solemnly: "Recently, a message came from the northwest. I wonder if Yuanze can hear it?" Northwest?  What¡¯s in the northwest?  Song Xia has temporarily ceased war?  Aren't peace talks ongoing?  Peace talks?  Wang Yu was slightly startled.  Then he realized, wasn't the peace envoy Lin Zhao, the Minister of War?  Lu Huiqing suddenly talked to him about the northwest, so he naturally meant something "Brother Jifu, what you can say is" Wang Yu knew very well that the death of the two brothers of the Lu family was inseparable from Lin Zhao.  , Lu Huiqing hates Lin Zhao very much, and must be very concerned about his news.  A trace of deep hatred flashed in Lu Huiqing's eyes. She closed her eyes and nodded slightly: "Yes, news came from the northwest that Lin Zhao's wife Zhe was captured by Xixia" Lin Zhao's wife was captured?  Orishi?  Wang Yu suddenly heard this and was a little excited.  Some schadenfreude.  On second thought, I felt something was wrong.  Why did Lu Huiqing suddenly mention this matter?  He won't do it for no reason Could it be "Lin Dongyang is currently the peace envoy and is negotiating with the Xixia people. However, his wife has been captured. The court does not know What does this mean?" Lu Huiqing smiled.  Laughing: "There are also rumors that Lin Zhao secretly had contact with the Xixia people" "Is it true?" At this time, Wang Yu had fully realized why Lu Huiqing suddenly mentioned this matter.  Sure enough, there is something fishy in it.  Wang Yuanze was also a little excited when he heard the content of the matter. If the matter were taken seriously, what impact would it have on Lin Zhao Although he had not thought clearly about the serious relationship for a while, he was sure that Lin Zhao would drink a pot of it.  Before coming here, I thought about Lin Zhao, and my heart was full of anger, thinking about how to get revenge.  But Lin Zhaoyuan is in the northwest.  It was simply out of reachbut I didn't expect that it only took a while.  The opportunity has come.  When I really feel like dozing off, someone will bring me a pillow.  I am beyond my reach, but the Song Dynasty court and the emperor have it!  Is it the king's land in the whole world, and is it the king's ministers who are on the shore of the land? If Lin Zhao hadn't rebelled against the Song Dynasty, otherwise he would have rebelled against the Song Dynasty?  Will he?  That would be fun!  But Wang Yu firmly believed that Lin Zhao would never do that, so it was still very likely that this whip would hit him Thinking of this, Wang Yu felt inexplicably excited Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice: "It's just news.  Whether this statement is true or not remains to be confirmed. "His two younger brothers, Lu Shengqing, died at the hands of Lin Zhao. Although Lu Heqing seemed to have died in an accident, the murderer is unknown.  But Lu Huiqing was sure that he had something to do with Lin Zhao.  The death of two younger brothers is a deep hatred.  He has a serious hatred for Lin Zhao, but notHe always wanted to take revenge because of Wang Yu's jealousy.  But after what happened last time, Lu Huiqing was a little disappointed.  Lin Zhao seemed to have divine help, always able to escape disaster at the most critical moments.  But Lu Huiqing is still unwilling to give in. There will always be opportunities. If Lin Zhao is not put to death, how can he be worthy of his two younger brothers who died young?  Therefore, Lu Huiqing sent people to secretly inquire about Lin Zhao.  It is not easy to deal with Lin Zhao, you must take a long-term approach.  On the one hand, Lu Huiqing worked hard to increase his power, and on the other hand, he secretly collected information.  There is a lot of information about Lin Zhao, and we can always search for some clues and then use them. Accumulating over time, maybe one day we can kill Lin Zhao.  Lu Huiqing has now made plans for a gentleman's revenge, and it is not too late in ten or even twenty years But Lu Huiqing is not reckless. He also clearly realizes a problem. Lin Zhao is no longer what he used to be.  Easy to deal with.  He was originally just an ordinary young man who entered the court with Wang Anshi's guidance and appreciation. He had no background.  But things are different now. Lin Zhao's wives have unusual backgrounds.  His wife Chai Minyan is the niece of Chongyi Gong, a member of the Hou Zhou royal family. She is noble but does not have much real power.  But it happened that this woman had superb medical skills and saved the eldest princess and Uncle Cao.  She also became the adopted daughter of the Cao family.  Can ordinary people from a family of generals afford to offend the descendants of Cao Bin, the famous founding general?  What's more, there is an empress dowager behind her.  Lin Zhao¡¯s current identity is already connected with the royal relatives, which is naturally extraordinary.  What's more, he also has a wife who comes from the Fuzhou Zhe family. The military family in the Western Army should not be underestimated.  Although it is all nepotism, there is an indisputable fact in front of us: Lin Zhao's network resources are extraordinary.  It's different from the past, and it's not easy to get revenge.  If it goes wrong, some of these powerful people may be offended.  Lu Huiqing asked herself, she couldn't afford to offend these big shots.  He didn't want to ruin his future or even his life because of revenge.  But I have a deep hatred and cannot give up just yet. What should I do?  Lu Huiqing never lacks solutions.  " Killing with a borrowed knife is a very effective strategy from beginning to end, not to mention that he is not the only one who hates Lin Zhao, there is also Wang Yu!  He knew that Wang Yu was jealous.  But it doesn't matter. The more it is like this, the more it can be used.  With Wang Yu taking the lead, the road to revenge will be relatively easy.  Even if something happens, it doesn't matter. With Wang Yu supporting him in front, he can pull out Wang Anshi's banner. It can at least withstand the wind and rain, which can be said to be an excellent shield.  If it¡¯s a good thing, how can you miss it?  This is also the destination of Lu Huiqing's banquet today.  Now that the words are out, let's see Wang Yu's reaction.  Indeed.  Wang Yu's performance was very honorable.  He immediately said: "There is no smoke without fire. This matter should not come out of nowhere. Maybe we can take advantage of it." Although Lu Huiqing cherishes the opportunity, he will not take action lightly. He always has to weigh it again and again before considering it.  After all, it is a very risky thing, and the lesson of being harmed instead of killing a snake is very profound.  This time, he was a little unsure.  So there was some hesitation.  Unexpectedly, Wang Yu's hatred for Lin Zhao had reached an undisguised level.  As long as you find the slightest chance, you will not hesitate to take revenge Wang Yu, Wang Yu, has jealousy distorted your psychology?  Lu Huiqing deeply felt that the Wang Yu of today was no longer the Wang Yuanze of the past.  Whatever, this is for the best.  The more utilitarian it becomes, the more eager it is for quick success, the more it can be used "Is there any other relevant news?" Wang Yu asked softly.  "No more. It's just a rumor and there is no conclusive evidence." Lu Huiqing seemed to be very regretful.  Behind his back, there will be a hint of sneer at the corner of his mouth.  "It doesn't matter if there is no conclusive evidence. Sometimes, the evidence is not important. Officials can hear what they say." Once Wang Yu has made a move, it is usually difficult to change his mind.  "Are you really planning to do this?" Wang Yu had already started to do things for him without any need for him to say anything. It can be said that Lu Huiqing achieved his goal effortlessly.  In fact, Wang Yu might be vaguely aware of Lu Huiqing's intentions. It was Lu Huiqing's respectful attitude that made him feel a sense of respect.  Furthermore, it is true that he really hates Lin Zhao. As soon as the news comes out, how can he give up?  Sometimes, even being used is willing.  "At least give it a try. He was negotiating with Xixia, but his wife was captured, and he didn't report it to the court. In this case, I wonder if he would sacrifice the national interests during the peace talks? Lin Zhao  But it¡¯s not uncommon for a person to do anything for a woman. Plus, he¡¯s in contact with Xixia, and there are some things that can be used.¡± In an instant, Wang Yu seemed to have a plan, and a logical idea came to him.  Appeared."If this peace negotiation succeeds, it will be a great achievement for the imperial court! At that time, some people may be promoted or rewarded!" Lu Huiqing said sourly: "But if this matter is implemented, then some people may be entrusted with the peace talks.  I can¡¯t stand it anymore. There is also a charge of concealment. It would be better if he reached something with the Xixia people in private, but it would be considered treason!¡± ¡°Yes,  This is a rare opportunity, so what if someone protects him? Making mistakes on principled matters is unforgivable, and he might end up being guilty of bullying. "Anyone who deals with Lin Zhao.  Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing will not let it go easily.  "What should I do if it's just a matter of catching wind and shadow?" Lu Huiqing deliberately acted submissive and seemed to have a lot of concerns.  Wang Yu said with a smile: "The officials are just trying to catch the wind. If some people talk too much, three of them may become a tiger. As long as we keep our hands and feet clean, separate from the few people who become a tiger, and clean ourselves up, it is absolutely fine.  Give it a try!" "That's good!" Lu Huiqing was naturally very happy to have Wang Yu take the lead. Anyway, he couldn't be blamed for anything.  "Let's make detailed arrangements for this later, they are here!" Lu Huiqing looked up and saw a few people coming from a distance. She whispered, then got up and went to greet the guests.  Today¡¯s banquet, the other guests have finally arrived!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 418: Not enough words to speculate

    The guests Lu Huiqing invited today were mainly the leaders of the new party, and they were all people Wang Anshi valued.  In other words, these people have a bright future and will play an extremely important role in the new party and even in the court in the future. Starting to win over them now is a good way to prepare for a rainy day.  Lu Huiqing is a shrewd person!  There are mainly two people among them. One is Li Dongmei, a disciple of Wang Anshi.  Although he was just a retainer and had no official position, Wang Anshi admired him very much and often listened to his advice.  This person is extraordinary, and you will benefit a lot from having a good relationship with him.  Lu Huiqing even had an ultimate idea. When he could win Li Dongmei to his side, he would know every move of Mr. Wang.  Only when you know yourself and the enemy can you win every battle!  There is another person named Zheng Xia, whose pseudonym is Jiefu, which is very similar to Wang Anshi's.  He is also from Fujian, and can be considered a fellow villager with Lu Huiqing.  Today's banquet was held in the name of helping Zheng Xia succeed, but in fact it was also because Lu Huiqing valued this person.  Zheng Xia was a Jinshi in the fourth year of Emperor Yingzong's reign. He was in his early thirties. His official career only lasted four or five years, but he was already prosperous.  Now that he has just returned from his post as a judicial officer in Guangzhou and joined the army, the trend must be to stay in Bianjing and become a capital official.  You must know that the Jinshi in the Northern Song Dynasty was very low, and promotion was very slow. Zheng Xia's promotion can be regarded as a rocket.  In addition to his personal ability, there is another crucial reason for such a result, which is because he has a deep relationship with the prime minister of the dynasty Wang Anshi.  Although Zheng Xia was born into an official family, his father's official position was not very high and his salary was very limited.  His father is also an honest man.  Naturally, there is no external income.  Therefore, the Zheng family is relatively poor.  In addition, the Zheng family has many children, making life even more difficult.  Zheng Xia is the eldest brother. He has been very sensible since he was a child and wants to help his father relieve his worries.  For him, the only way to get ahead is to study hard and become famous.  He once wrote a poem: "The books are exhausted, and the wine bottles are opened in spring." This is a reflection of his diligent study career.  The fourth year of Renzong Jiayou's reign (1059).  Zheng Xia's father, Zheng Hui, served as Jiangning Liquor Tax Supervisor. Since then, he has not been promoted and has remained where he is.  Six years later, in the second year of Zhiping (1065), Zheng Xia went to his father's office in Jiangning and studied at Qingliang Temple.  Coming to Jiangning, Zheng Xia ushered in the spring of his life and met the noble person in his life.  Because the prefect of Jiangning at that time was none other than the famous Wang Anshi.  In addition to being an official, Wang Anshi also had good attainments in literature and was considered a scholar.  At the same time, he is also good at discovering talents and encouraging younger generations.  Zheng Xia was studying hard in Jiangning.  He became slightly famous and eventually spread to the Yamen of Jiangning Prefecture.  Wang Anshi heard that he was talented and attached great importance to him.  Not only did he invite him to meet him, give him praise and comfort, and encourage him to become a good scholar, he also sent his student Yang Ji to Qingliang Temple to accompany Zheng Xia in his studies.  With Wang Anshi's encouragement and support, Zheng Xia worked very hard and redoubled his efforts.  In the end, he lived up to expectations. In the fourth year of Emperor Yingzong's reign, he became a Jinshi in high school. Zheng Xia was only twenty-seven years old at the time.  Jinshi at this age is already relatively young.  At that time, he was awarded the title of General Zuo Lang and Secretary Provincial School Secretary, and began his official career.  Zheng Xia was really lucky. When he first entered his official career, it was when his benefactor, Wang Anshi, was the prime minister and in charge of the government.  With the implementation of the new law, what Wang Anshi lacked the most was talents, so he thought of Zheng Xia, a person who knew the basics and had the ability and ambition. With a little training, he would definitely be a good helper.  For this purpose, Wang Anshi planned to let him go out and practice first, and then he could be put to great use.  So Zheng Xia was directly promoted to Gwangju Judiciary and joined the army.  A member of the judicial army is in charge of a state's civil and criminal cases, as well as related judicial affairs, which is already a very high position.  As a 27-year-old new scholar, Zheng Xia is already doing well.  But compared to Cai Jing, the magistrate of Yuhang County, it is still somewhat inferior.  However, Cai Jing has the talent of number one scholar and was appointed by the emperor, so it is naturally different.  In short, Zheng Xia¡¯s treatment is definitely pretty good.  During his tenure in Guangzhou, Wang Anshi continued to express his strong support for him.  All suspicious cases in Guangzhou were clearly reported after Zheng Xia's interrogation, and Wang Anshi gave approval in accordance with Zheng Xia's requirements.  This shows that Wang Xianggong has trust and expectations for Zheng Xia.  Zheng Xia is also a person who knows how to repay his kindness. He gratefully regards Wang Anshi as a confidant and is determined to serve the country and the people with all his wisdom and loyalty. He will tell everything he knows and say everything to repay Wang Anshi's kindness.  Now that my term in Guangzhou has ended, I have returned to Bianjing to report on my work, and also to plan my next step.  Lu Huiqing could see clearly that Wang Xianggong appreciated and valued Zheng Xia, and also knew his future position and role in the new party.  That's why I put a lot of effort into wooing him. Before he can achieve success, woo him early so that we can establish a good relationship.  ?You should invest as early as possible, Lu Huiqing is very smart.  This is not true, ??Seeing Zheng Xia and Li Dongmei coming hand in hand, they hurried forward to greet them.  "Jiefu, Dongmei, you are here!" Lu Huiqing was very polite. Now he seems to be the number two figure in the new party. His behavior as a polite and virtuous corporal is quite useful.  "Thank you, Brother Jifu, for your hospitality. Jinmingchi is indeed a beautiful place. It's a great place!" Naturally, we couldn't exchange a few words when we met.  Over there, Wang Yu also hurriedly came out and greeted: "It's hot, please sit under the pavilion and drink a cup of tea to cool off the heat!" "Yuanze, you've been here for a long time, haha!" Several people smiled and said hello, and the atmosphere was still good.  Considered harmonious.  Although Wang Yu may not like these people in his heart, he also knows that they are his father's good helpers and are of great significance to the Wang family, so he still does a good job of winning over them on the surface.  With a greeting, several people sat down. The attendants had already served tea, and after greetings, they started chatting.  Since today we are nominally here to support Zheng Xia, the topic starts with Zheng Xia.  Wang Yu was quite polite to this general whom his father was optimistic about, and said with a smile: "Jiefu did a good job in Guangzhou, and my father often praised him." "Everywhere, Wang Xianggong cultivated him." When he said this,  , a strange look flashed across Zheng Xia's face, as if he didn't mean what he said.  It seemed like there was some difficulty.  Even if it's just a fleeting moment.  But Lu Huiqing still noticed it.  For a moment, there was a little doubt on his face.     what happened?  Over there, Wang Yuwu didn't realize it and said: "It is a critical moment for the implementation of the new law. You are back just in time. My father is in need of help! With Jiefu's talent, he will definitely be able to make great achievements." "But it is not easy to be a Beijing official.  !" Although Li Dongmei said this, she actually still sighed to herself.  Although he had insight and strategy, he never had the background to pass the imperial examination.  Even if Wang Anshi wanted to use himself, he could not do it.  After all, it can only be done as a staff member.  As for conferring Jinshi status like Lin Zhao, the Minister of War, it is not an honor that ordinary people have Wang Yu smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, the court is reforming new examination methods now. We are closer to the water, first to the moon, and Jie Fu can use this method.  . In addition, you have made great achievements in Guangzhou, so staying in Bianjing as an official is not a problem." "Okay! Congratulations to Brother Zheng!" Li Dongmei was a little sad, but still congratulated.  "The new law needs talents like Jie Fu!" Lu Huiqing suddenly laughed and interjected.  But just with these words, Zheng Xia suddenly looked embarrassed and hesitated.  It was someone else.  If you get such a guarantee from the prime minister, you will definitely be happy.  But there was not much excitement on Zheng Xia's face.  Not to mention excitement and gratitude, it took a long time before I heard him whisper: "I'm not very familiar with the new method, I'm afraid I'm weak-willed!" He refused?  He actually refused?  Suddenly there was surprise!  Sure enough, there is a problem. While Lu Huiqing was puzzled, there was a hint of worry on her face!  The atmosphere suddenly changed. Everyone was aware of this problem. Li Dongmei was a little stunned. What on earth was Zheng Xia thinking?  This is a much-coveted opportunity, what?  Aren't you happy yet?  Is it a waste of natural resources or a lack of people's hearts?  But the one who had the strongest reaction was probably Wang Yu. Others did not appreciate his good intentions, which was undoubtedly a disgrace to him.  However, in public places, you still need to have the most basic self-cultivation.  So Wang Yu restrained himself and asked in a calmer tone: "Jie Fu, is there something wrong? Or" Zheng Xia suddenly blushed and seemed to be embarrassed. He hesitated for a long time before saying: "I'm going back to Bianjing this time.  "Xia really wants to visit Xianggong Wang, but it's not for promotion, but he has something else to say to Xianggong Wang." "Oh? I don't know what it is, can I tell my father about it?"  Zhu was a little curious, but also had a bad feeling.  Zheng Xia hesitated and said: "Okay, it's about the new law. I've seen a lot of it in Guangzhou in the past few years. The implementation of the new law is not satisfactory. The purpose of Wang Xianggong's reform was to enrich the country and strengthen the army and crack down on the powerful.  , to prevent annexation. But in fact, the implementation is not thorough, and the heavy taxes are all passed on to small traders and ordinary people. How can they afford it? Therefore, there are many people who are living in poverty. The Green Crop Law requires the government to borrow grain during the lean period.  It is good to help the people survive the famine, but the interest rates are as high as 2 out of 10. In some places, there are even 1 out of 2. I have seen with my own eyes that some officials forcibly allocated taxes in order to complete the tasks of the court.  , to the point where the capital cannot be paid and the people's interest is being squeezed. It is a good thing for the court to let the upper-class households guarantee and help each other, but with high interest rates, how can ordinary people pay off their loans as soon as possible in order to recover the principal and interest?  In the Gwangju area, there are not a few high-class households who are able to plunder and plunder from the hands of the upper-class households. As a result, there are many fewer gentry in the countryside.The day is rich and prosperous.  The purpose of the Baojia Law is to strengthen the army and achieve results. However, in the prefecture and county, one of the two civilians is selected to teach the battle formation and practice every five days. If the farmers are stranded on their financial resources and their farming time is taken away, how can they achieve production?  Coupled with other tax borrowings, it is simply unaffordable.  It has even reached the point where the people are in dire straits.  " It can be seen that Zheng Xia is a pragmatic and good man. Originally, he did have high hopes for Wang Anshi's reform, but when he witnessed it with his own eyes at the local level, he discovered that the new law had many shortcomings. In this regard, he and Lin Zhao  It's exactly the same. In this case, he is really in a dilemma. On the one hand, Wang Anshi has shown kindness to him, and it stands to reason that he should repay the kindness, but he is a scholar and an official in the Song Dynasty. He has studied sages since he was a child.  The book taught him to tell the truth. After thinking about it, he returned to Bianjing just to meet Wang Anshi and convey to him what he saw and heard, hoping to give Wang Xianggong a reminder.  But he didn't expect to meet Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing today. He didn't want to say this, but he was not a person who was good at hiding hypocrisy. Furthermore, Wang Yu was Wang Anshi's son, and Lu Huiqing was Wang An.  Li Dongmei, the assistant of Shitou, believed that they would convey it to Wang Xianggong. Therefore, he was happy that some words were stuck in his throat, but some people were unhappy. Lu Huiqing's face gradually became gloomy.  He realized something was wrong at that moment. He didn't expect Zheng Xia to have such thoughts. He had known that he wouldn't be invited today, but now that he was so embarrassed, Lu Huiqing vaguely regretted it.  Take advantage of it. He should be the one who knows the most about the reform. But in terms of attitude and purpose, he is completely different from Zheng Xia For a moment, Lu Huiqing's thoughts wandered far away. Li Dongmei was surprised.  I don't understand, how could the good Zheng Xia have such an idea? Is there something wrong with his mind? It's just ungrateful. How can he not cherish such a good opportunity? What else can he do after offending Mr. Wang?  The most angry person is naturally Wang Yu. He didn't expect that he would have another white-eyed wolf. Lin Zhao was like this at the beginning, and now Zheng Xia is even more ruthless and almost completely rejects the new law. It's really powerful.  Ah! For a moment, Wang Yu's heart was full of mixed feelings, and he was quite unhappy. "Yuanze" "That's enough!"  Just as Zheng Xia was about to speak, he was interrupted by Wang Yu: "It's not enough to say anything, Jiefu, you should think about it carefully when you go back, so that you can take care of yourself!"  " "Yes, I'm taking my leave!  "Zheng Xia had already expected that there might be such a result, so he turned around and left. The banquet ended unhappily. Everyone saw this and left one after another, and then only Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing were left by the lake.  "White-eyed wolf, another white-eyed wolf!"  " Wang Yu endured it for a long time, and finally couldn't bear it anymore. Lu Huiqing sneered in her heart and said calmly: "Forget it, everyone has their own ambitions, Yuanze doesn't need to worry about it!  " "Hmph, how can we just get them so cheap?  Wang Xu was angry and said: "We will start the matter in the northwest immediately. Let Lin Zhao drink a pot first."  As for Zheng Xia, wait and see!  " Wang Yu didn't know what was going on in the northwest, so naturally he couldn't predict the situation and could only do his best. As for Zheng Xia, who had just left, when he saw his back for the last time, his eyes were still filled with resentment. But he didn't know that this  In the near future, people will bring their Wang family and the Song Dynasty an earth-shattering (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 419: Serving as a warning to others

    Wang Yu came happily and returned disappointed.  .?????? He was very excited about the suspicion that he had obtained information about Lin Zhao, but what Zheng Xia said irritated him a lot.  Another betrayer, Lin Zhao is like this, Zheng Xia is like this Is there really a problem with the reform?  Wang Yu had some doubts in his heart, but now he was shaken.  What I and my father saw in Bianjing were only the numbers on the books and the results reported by the officials below. How much content was there?  Whether he wants to admit it or not, it does exist.  Wang Yu knew how many officials below used this method to curry favor with the prime minister's father.  In particular, my father is stubborn and cannot listen to many different opinions.  In addition, in order to show his support for Wang Anshi, Emperor Zhao Xu demoted many officials who opposed the reform from Bianjing.  This situation gave all the officials in the world a hint that offending Xianggong Wang would not end well.  Therefore, even if they are not flatterers, local officials will adhere to the golden mean and try not to offend the king.  Therefore, it is good to get the report, but the following implementation may not be so good.  Especially in order to complete the task, local officials may resort to extreme measures. Wang Yu is not an "immutable" gentleman like Wang Anshi. He is very aware of the petty tricks in the officialdom.  Therefore, what Zheng Xia said is completely possible, not to mention that Lin Zhao also said the same thing, and most of the ministers in the Manchu Dynasty said the same thing. This is not a case of three people becoming a tiger, but "a common voice makes gold", and now it is very likely to be a fact.  Wang Yu was very frustrated. He had always been full of confidence in his father and sincerely admired him.  Especially when it came to the reform, he had high expectations, hoping that his father could bring some changes to the Song Dynasty.  But now the situation is like this. The worship and confidence in Wang Yu's heart are gradually collapsing But the depression is only a momentary thing. Today's Wang Yu is no longer what he used to be. He is no longer the one who adheres to the saint's instructions and takes the world as his own responsibility.  Scholar.  Rather, he is a noble son who is obsessed with power and has some evil intentions. Sometimes he is even a villain.  Perhaps the reform could not change the Song Dynasty, and it is no longer important at this moment.  ¡°Perhaps this is just a situation for a period of time, and it will change in the future. Wang Yu may be comforting himself.  These things are all illusory. The most important things in his mind at this moment are power and status.  The aspect of the father is of the utmost importance and should not be affected by these things.  All the power and glory of the Wang family comes from this, and the possible changes in future reforms are also based on this foundation.  Therefore, we must do everything possible to protect our father's status, and anything that has an impact or threat must be nipped in the bud.  At the same time, the flavor of Lin Zhao and Zheng Xia¡¯s suggestions with a certain construction surname changed.  Wang Yu didn't appreciate it, and there was still a kind of hatred in his heart.  He always felt that since the two of them had received great favor from the Wang family, they should be loyal to the Wang family, and they should be foolishly loyal.  We should help the Wang family in everything, at least we must not undermine them.  Lin Zhao and Zheng Xia originally had good intentions, but Wang Yu obviously didn't appreciate it. In his view, this was a kind of betrayal and ungratefulness.  Such people must not be merciful and must be taught a lesson to let them know the consequences of betrayal.  When he returned home, Wang Anshi had returned, and Wang Yu hurried over to say hello.  When I entered the study, I found that my father was taking a nap with his eyes closed, looking a little tired.  Looking at his father's temples, there were a few more strands of white hair, obviously caused by fatigue. For a moment, Wang Yu couldn't help but feel a little sad. He had not cared about his father for a long time.  ¡°However, Wang Yu does not feel that he is unfilial. He has been using his own methods to maintain his father¡¯s status and power. In his opinion, this is true filial piety.  At this moment, Wang Anshi was resting, but Wang Yu decided to interrupt him a little. There were some important things that he had to discuss with his father.  "Father!" Wang Yu stood at the door and called softly.  Wang Anshi then opened his eyes, saw Wang Yu at the door, and said with a smile: "Yuanze, have you come back to meet the husband?" As the master of the family, he only needed to ask the slaves briefly to know Wang Yu's movements.  Wang Anshi himself does not object to his son's friendship with these young talents, but rather supports it.  He had no idea of ??using his son to win over others. He just felt that doing so would allow Wang Yu to study more and make progress if he was close to the emperor.  But what about the actual effect?  Wang Anshi is very stubborn and strict with outsiders, but he is extremely doting on his son.  In his eyes, his son Wang Yu has always been the best child with no flaws in his body, so he doesn't know that his son has many dishonorable tricks in private.  Wang Yu was still a little hesitant, but since his father mentioned it, he couldn't hide it. He just nodded lightly and said: "Yes, Lu Huiqing is the host." "What? Aren't you happy?" Wang Anshi noticed Wang Yu's  His tone was very low, and there was no smile between his eyebrows.On the contrary, I felt a little worried and felt that there seemed to be some trouble.  Wang Anshi hesitated and said: "It's a little unpleasant" "Yuanze, what happened? Tell your father to know!" Wang Anshi cares about his son very much, and it must not be a good thing to let his son be so depressed.  "Zheng Xia" He didn't know whether he couldn't say it or if he did it on purpose. Wang Yu hesitated for a long time before telling the truth.  Wang Anshi¡¯s face became more and more gloomy. Zheng Xia actually opposed the Qingmiao Law?  how so?  From the very beginning, he had been paying close attention to Zheng Xia and favored him very much.  This son lived up to expectations and successfully passed the Jinshi examination. Wang Anshi valued this person very much and intended to promote him.  I just want to gain more experience and cultivate a talent for reform.  Zheng Xia did not disappoint. He did an outstanding job in Guangzhou. Wang Anshi was very pleased.  Recently, Zheng Xia came to Bianjing after his term of office, and he paid more attention to it. He was thinking about finding an opportunity to find a way for him to stay in Bianjing and help him.  Today, Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu went to serve wine and greet each other. Wang Anshi was very pleased, thinking how familiar these people were with each other and that they would be able to cooperate happily in the future.  But the actual situation Wang Anshi never expected that Zheng Xia would change and speak out against the Qingmiao Law so fiercely.  This was something he never expected, just like when Lin Zhao objected, it was a situation that was so unexpected.  And this was a huge harm to Wang Anshi. He didn't care how other ministers in the court opposed him. He didn't take it seriously at all, and he had even become accustomed to it.  But Lin Zhao and Zheng Xia are different. Especially Zheng Xia, they have been in contact with each other since their early years, but they have watched him grow up, so they know everything about them.  Unexpectedly, there was such a sudden change, and he opposed the Green Seeding Law This was a stab in the arm by the person he loved and trusted the most, and he added salt to the wound, which was quite painful.  And it also affected Wang Anshi's mood. He was very conceited and stubborn. He would not have any doubts about the reform because of the opposition of Lin Zhao and Zheng Xia.  He insisted that his reform was correct and beautifulbut why did they react like this?  Why is this happening?  Wang Yu also has troubles. Sometimes even if he realizes the truth about something, he doesn't know how to tell his father.  Many times, the truth is so cruel. My father is a humble gentleman, how can he bear so much?  What if he knew some things?  It is very important to do the dark things yourself and maintain your father's reputation.  He is very dissatisfied with what happened to Zheng Xia today and has already planned to take revenge, so he must inform his father Wang Anshi about this matter.  Of course, Wang Yu is not a gas-efficient lamp, so when he informed him again, he slightly added insult to injury, saying how unbearable and ungrateful Zheng Xia was. He deliberately created such an atmosphere in the hope that his father would feel less guilty.  At the same time, you will have less worries, making it easier for you to move "Father, stop thinking about the ungrateful people!" Wang Yu comforted softly.  Wang Anshi shook his head slightly and said, "I don't believe it, I don't believe Jiefu would be like this. Send someone to ask for details!" Maybe this incident was too big a blow to him and it was hard to accept it.  Wang Yu hurriedly said: "Father, Li Dongmei is here today, and he heard clearly that Zheng Xia has been in Guangzhou for several years and has long forgotten his father's kindness. It was just hearsay, and he made many bad comments about the reform.  Such a character is really unworthy of reuse. " "Unworthy of reuse!" Wang Anshi believed this. He doted on his son and firmly believed that his son would never lie. In this case, Zheng Xia must be the one who caused the problem.  Li Dongmei was also present at that time, and Wang Anshi valued this counselor very much. With the two of them here, the weight was enough, and the problem naturally came from Zheng Xia.  Wang Anshi wanted to ask Zheng Xia for clarification, but then he thought, why bother?  It can only mean that I made a mistake. He is just an ungrateful and shameless person!  "Father, this kind of people must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others. It can also serve as a warning to everyone, lest too many people are deceived." Wang Yu lost no time in making a suggestion.  "Severe punishment, how severe punishment?" Wang Anshi was a gentleman after all, although Zheng Xia was ungrateful to him.  But after all, he was an official of his court and had never made any mistakes. It seemed inconvenient for him to avenge his private revenge.  Wang Yu said with a smile: "Zheng Xia returned to Bianjing to report on his work, and also to plan the next step. He wants to stay in Bianjing and serve as an official. In this case, let's make it happen. When he came back today, his son found that An was the prisoner.  There is a vacancy, and Zheng Xia is certainly qualified. "Isn't it too much?" Wang Anshi was always hesitant.  "Father, don't worry. In fact, this can be regarded as a kind of tempering. Maybe it will make him repent, and it will still be of great use when the time comes!" Wang Yu hurriedly addedsentence, I was secretly proud of myself.  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 420: Rumors

    Wang Yu wanted revenge, and the targets of revenge were Lin Zhao and Zheng Xia.  Lin Zhao¡¯s matter is not something that can be solved overnight. It needs long-term consideration and cannot be taken lightly.  But Wang Yu didn't take Zheng Xia seriously. After all, he was just a young local official with no background, so he was nothing to worry about.  "In addition, he opposed the reform, which was a huge blow to Wang Anshi's reputation and confidence. He must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others. This is true.  Zheng Xia was completely a victim. He was insignificant. From beginning to end, Wang Yu never took him seriously or looked at him seriously.  Install a gatekeeper, just a small official guarding the gate.  Let a dignified Jinshi and a state judicial officer join the army to come and see the door.  It was definitely overqualification and deliberate debasement and exile. Wang Yu wanted to tell the world in this way that this would be the outcome if he offended Wang Xianggong.  Sometimes things are so evil, Wang Yu would never have thought of it.  A few years later, what kind of trouble will happen because of his stupid decision.  How many people can stand firm amid the storm?  What huge impact did it have on his father Wang Anshi and the Song Dynasty?  History is inevitable, but in many cases there are such accidents.  Today's small move inadvertently laid a foreshadowing Wang Anshi was too doting on Wang Yu. Although he felt that Zheng Xia's treatment was a bit excessive, he finally agreed to his son's suggestion.  Recently, he had too many things to deal with and was very busy.  Such a trivial matter really doesn't require much effort and effort, so it is immediately forgotten. After all, it is just a disappointment.  The only pity is that Zheng Xia, a talented person, died like this.  From then on, he was reduced to a gatekeeper and was on Wang Yu's revenge list.  Zheng Xia is not the only one.  Another one is Lin Zhao.  However, Zheng Xia's matter can be talked about and he can rely on his father's strength, but Lin Zhao's matter cannot be mentioned.  Wang Yu knew that Wang Anshi liked Lin Zhao to some extent in his heart.  Moreover, Wang Anshi always felt guilty about what happened to Li Fugui last time. He almost caused Lin Zhao's innocent death, and he always felt guilty in his heart.  He didn't know that all of this was an action jointly planned by his son and his student Lu Huiqing.  Anyway.  Wang Anshi felt sorry for Lin Zhao and should find an opportunity to compensate him.  At this moment, if Wang Anshi wants to "murder" Lin Zhao again, he will definitely refuse.  If the evidence was conclusive and it was confirmed that Lin Zhao had collaborated with the enemy and treason, it would be better. Then Wang Anshi would still be willing to deal with it impartially and without favoritism.  But now it's just a matter of speculation. What attitude will Wang Anshi take?  If my father objects, I will do it secretly.  Wouldn't it be contrary to his father's opinion and suspected of being disobedient and unfilial?  That would be troublesome then.  Furthermore, there are many personal grievances among them, and the method of handling them must not be so glorious.  Wang Yu wants to handle these things by himself.  He wants to maintain his good image in his father's impression, and also hopes that his father's reputation can be maintained, so he is willing to do some things himself.  To deal with Lin Zhao, just do it in private!  Lin Zhao¡¯s matter is currently just a rumor, but Yan Guan has the power to report the matter, so he can act immediately.  However, relying solely on this rumor without evidence will not have much effect.  However, it is possible to trick Lin Zhao to a certain extent. After all, in the Song Dynasty, reputation and moral character were really important.  Lin Zhao has made great achievements in the northwest this time, especially when he captured Xixia Prime Minister Liang Yimi in the battle of Dashun City, which was an unprecedented joy.  The DPRK was full of praise, and many people asked for credit.  It is foreseeable that after Lin Zhao returns to Bianjing, he will receive a reward after all.  "If the peace talks are properly resolved this time, it will undoubtedly be two great achievements and it will be even more glorious.  This is something Wang Yu absolutely does not want to see. How can he tolerate such a situation if he is so jealous?  If a mistake occurs at this time and is then deliberately amplified, it will inevitably cover up Lin Zhao's achievements to a certain extent, and even make them disappear.  If he makes good use of it, he might even let Lin Zhao have a good drink.  ?For all considerations, this is a valuable thing to do.  After all, there will be no loss for him. As long as Lin Zhao has the slightest loss because of this matter, it will make people happy.  Rumors can sometimes be sharp and can hurt people.  ¡°If this rumor is true, or there is a way to make it true, then the effect will be even more extraordinary.  Not to mention meritorious service, this person's reputation and future were completely ruined.  That is the crime of deceiving the emperor, and you may lose your life.  Thinking about Wang Yu, I feel excited. I will never miss such a good opportunity.  So, they sent people to the northwest to inquire about the news.  While initiating his subordinates' imperial censorship and impeachmentZhao Zhao, the prime minister's son and the second-in-command of the new party, Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing still have a lot of people around them.  It is too easy to impeach someone, but they are not impeaching many at the moment, or even just sporadic.  Sometimes you just need to make a start, and others will follow.  Especially when the news is further confirmed or becomes more confusing, someone will join in to help.  This way, there will be no trace of deliberateness, and it will not attract other people's attention. Wang Yu also considered this.  Lu Huiqing, on the other hand, was even more cautious. He took advantage of the emperor once, and the price was very heavy, and he almost lost his official position.  Afterwards, Lu Huiqing was very frightened and became more cautious in doing such things from then on.  But most of the time it's just self-deception and not letting others get the hang of it.  However, because the peace talks with Xixia were so important, even though it was only a sporadic impeachment, it still attracted attention and immediately aroused a lot of discussion.  Lin Zhao is still in the northwest, but the wind in the court has already risen.  Many people hold the attitude that they would rather believe what they have than what they don¡¯t, and they can say whatever they want for a while.  Emperor Zhao Xu also noticed that he had been a little sad recently.  The death of three sons in succession is somewhat of a shock to a father.  But after being sad, you still have to stand up strong, after all, he is an emperor.  As an emperor, you must be stronger than ordinary people, and some personal feelings must be put aside.  Regarding the death of his son.  After that, he felt it wasn't very important.  After all, I am still young.  It is not the same as the emperor Renzong.  All it takes is a little effort.  I believe there will be good news in the harem soon. There will always be sons, and there will definitely be sons who survive and can grow up. There will definitely be successors to the country, so don¡¯t worry too much After the harem has admitted a few more concubines  , Zhao Xu finally came out of the pain of losing his son.  He devoted himself wholeheartedly to government affairs. Regarding the reform, he did not know what the situation was among the people.  The financial situation reported by the Third Division has improved greatly, and the court's income has increased a lot.  Hiding wealth in the country is Zhao Xu¡¯s view, and he is very happy about it.  Only when the court has money can it do more things and make the country rich and strong.  This was a good sign. Zhao Xu suddenly felt confident and full of confidence in the future. The time for him to make great achievements was finally coming.  Naturally, he attached great importance to the reform, and he also paid more attention to Wang Anshi.  The reform has achieved great results!  After all, the emperor was still young, so he ignored many things.  What you see is just the surface.  Furthermore, the previous opposition from the Manchu ministers was too fierce, which greatly stimulated Zhao Xu's rebellious mentality.  Now it can be said that it is time to speak with facts. He believes that the conclusion in the accounts proves that he is right and the opposing ministers are wrong.  Therefore, he was inevitably a little proud and arrogant in his heart, and he did not take other people's words seriously.  Zhao Xu was overjoyed, and it was precisely because of this that he completely came out of the pain of losing his son.  But just when he was ready to push forward the reform with all his strength and start to show his grand ambitions.  God is not very helpful. It has been hot and rainless since late spring.  The situation reported by the Ministry of Revenue and various states and counties is very serious. There are already signs of drought in many places, especially along the Yellow River and Hebei, where the situation is the most serious.  In ancient times, people relied on the weather for food, and harvests were closely related to the weather.  Zhao Xu was very helpless. This drought came at the wrong time and would inevitably lead to a reduction in the harvest in the north.  As a result, the court's money spent on disaster relief and food transportation will undoubtedly increase greatly, and a series of social problems will arise. There may even be refugees. When the time comes, defense and comfort will be inevitable. It will be really troublesome!  On the one hand, Zhao Xu stepped up his efforts to ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to compile disaster statistics and prepare food for disaster relief. At the same time, he also ordered the Ministry of Industry to build canals, divert water for irrigation, and rescue food.  As for how much can be saved, now we can only do our best and let fate dictate.  The most worrying thing is definitely not the drought. According to usual experience, a severe drought is likely to be followed by continuous heavy rains.  Si Tianjian's observations also had the same opinion. Although An Chongning was not good at observing the weather, Si Tianjian had other experienced people, and the conclusion he reached was probably correct.  There may be heavy rains in summer and autumn, which may cause floods. This is what Zhao Xu is most worried about.  Once it rains heavily, the Yellow River floods will inevitably start again, threatening Bianjing and ravaging Hebei.  After all, drought is just a failure of harvest, and the most serious is no harvest. The disaster is still within the controllable range and the destructive power is limited.  But floods cannot be controlled at all, and their destructive power is staggering.  Cities one after another and thousands of acres of fertile farmland may disappear in a flood, leaving nothing behind.  Not only does it threaten people's basic life, it may even threaten people's life safety Especially in the Song Dynasty, the Yellow River floods were so serious Bianjing City is located on the bank of the Yellow River and is completely surrounded by many rivers.Undoubtedly more terrifying.  There is also the land of Hebei, which was originally a fertile land, but has become devastated due to flooding in the Yellow River.  Han Qi worked hard there for a long time and finally achieved some results. If there is another flood this year, all the previous efforts will be wasted When he thinks of these things, Zhao Xu really feels a little overwhelmed.  These are related to the political reform and military affairs, but are related to the safety and stability of the country. He dare not ignore them.  Recently, I have even been a little worried.  On weekdays, I often summon the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, the Third Division, and the Prime Minister to inquire about the situation and discuss countermeasures, hoping to be prepared and be able to deal with it calmly when the time comes.  At this time, Zhao Xu naturally did not want other things to disturb him.  The most important thing in the Song Dynasty at the moment is the battle to defend the drought-stricken seedlings, and the possible flood prevention and rescue operations Of course, the other major thing is that the peace talks between Song and Xia in the northwest are still in progress.  There was a truce in the northwest for a period of time, so that many people forgot about it, but in fact, Song and Xia were still in a state of hostility, and everything was maintained on peace talks.  Therefore, when there is a disaster in the country, the more taboo, or fear of war, it is. It is really not appropriate for Song and Xia to continue fighting. Armistice and peace talks are the best results.  Zhao Xu and most of the officials in the Manchu Dynasty had the same idea, so even when they were in an advantageous situation, they were willing to give up their interests to settle the matter.  Zhao Xu believed that he had already made some steps and it would not be difficult to do this.  The peace envoy is Lin Zhao. He knows best what his abilities are. He is completely competent. He just needs to wait for good news.  But at this juncture, Zhao Xu discovered such a memorial.  Lin Zhao's wife was captured by Xixia, and Lin Zhao himself had secret contact with Xixia Is it possible?  The answer is yes.  If it is true, then problems will arise.  Such a big thing happened, why didn't I know about it?  Was it Lin Zhao deliberately concealing it, or was the news delayed?  For an emperor, this is an extremely irritating matter, and in serious cases it involves the crime of deceiving the emperor.  One more point, how did Lin Zhao become the peace envoy?  His identity is somewhat intriguing.  But then I thought about it, it was recommended by Zeng Gong, Zhao Peng and many other people, and there were many people involved. It seemed that it could not be a deliberate act, maybe it was just a coincidence!  Zhao Xu can only think this way at the moment Furthermore, if Lin Zhao's wife is really captured, will Lin Zhao's position in the peace talks be firm with Guo Chen?  Listening to what the censor said, Lin Zhao had private contact with the Xixia people, which was even more terrifying.  Could it be that he was using his power for personal gain and betraying the interests of the Song Dynasty during the peace talks?  This issue is very sensitive, many people are speculating, and various opinions are flying all over the sky.  Zhao Xu was also very dissatisfied, but he could not make any decisions or orders. After all, it was just a rhetoric without evidence.  Furthermore, the peace talks have already begun. It seems inappropriate to change the peace envoy at this time?  This is no different from changing generals before the formation, but it is a taboo for military strategists!  Now we can only ignore it for the time being and look at the situation in Suizhou. The results of the peace talks and Lin Zhao's actions are extremely important.  Zhao Xu looked northwest and said softly: "Dongyang, will you betray me?" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 421: Let Suizhi become a thing of the past

    Changing coaches before the battle is taboo. When the peace talks are at a critical stage, substitutions are naturally not allowed. Lin Zhao is still responsible.  However, after the previous impeachment, the emperor and the Manchu ministers were somewhat suspicious, and they were all paying attention to the situation in the northwest.  Mingyue Sect is very well-informed. As soon as there is any disturbance in the court, someone will immediately send a letter to Fei Ge in Suizhou to deliver the news.  In just a few days, Lin Zhao and Di Qing knew everything.  "Someone is impeaching, could it be who leaked the news?" Li Cheng was referring to what he said. Among the northwest frontier troops of the Song Dynasty, Wang Shao and Zhong Shidao both knew the inside story.  In his eyes, these two people are not 100% trustworthy.  Lin Zhao waved his hand and said: "Don't be suspicious. If they had tipped off, they would have taken action long ago and would not have waited until today. The news may not have been leaked from the Song Dynasty" "That's true. It is entirely possible that Xixia deliberately slandered them. They  This is to create obstacles for the young master!" Di Qing concluded that this move was revenge from Empress Dowager Liang.  "Eighty percent of them are deliberately spreading the news, and it's just being used by people with intentions in Bianjing!" Lin Zhao was very open-minded, but he started to ask casually: "Have you found out who deliberately spread it?" "  It may have something to do with Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing! "Jiang Leiting is in charge of the intelligence matter. Although Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing think they are perfect, they just have no clues on the surface, and it is impossible to hide it from someone who is interested.  Hearing this result, Lin Zhao just laughed, and Lu Huiqing did the same.  After all, the deaths of his two younger brothers were somewhat related to him, and it was reasonable for him to hate himself, no matter how he reacted.  When the soldiers come, it's enough to cover up the water and earth.  But Wang Yu.  Could it be because I am against the Young Crops Law?  Do you have to put yourself to death?  Lin Zhao was a little confused. Do Wang Anshi and Wang Yu hate him so much?     well!  Lin Zhao could only shake his head helplessly.  Li Cheng said angrily: "Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing are really hateful. Last time they planned to harm the young master in Taiwan Prison, and this time they stabbed him in the back. Seriously Do you want to give them some pain behind your back?" Their core  It's Lin Zhao. Any behavior that hurts the young master will make them extremely angry.  "No need, why should we be acquainted with them? Anyway, Wen Xin has returned to Fuzhou, and the evidence has been wiped out. So don't worry. Lu Huiqing occupies an important position, and Wang Yu is the son of Wang Xianggong. If you act rashly, it will easily cause trouble." Lin Zhao was very worried.  Reasonably, under the current circumstances, he did not want to intensify some conflicts.  Furthermore, Wang Anshi had helped him after all. Unless he had to, Lin Zhao didn't want to fight to the death with them.  Di Qing said in a deep voice: "Having said that, we have to be careful. These are small things. But if they cause any big trouble in the future it is always good to be prepared. It is good for the Lord to be merciful, but when necessary. Some  If a villain seeks his own death, there is no need to be so polite. ""What Duke Di said is true, I know it in my heart!" From the day Lin Zhao found out about his life experience, he understood one thing.  The road to the emperor has always been walked through blood and bones. Some things are destined to be forced.  It is true that the benevolent will win the world, but excessive benevolence is just a woman's benevolence and will cause serious problems.  First of all, if Ci does not control the army, he must control the Western Army. Naturally, he should know this. Di Qing is reminding himself tactfully.  "That's fine. As long as there is no evidence from Suizhou, it's just that the officials heard about it and it has no impact. As long as the peace talks are handled properly, it will be a great achievement." Having said that, the results of the peace talks are still there.  It's really not about doing whatever you want.  Lin Zhao originally wanted to seek peace, but if the Xixia people didn't buy it and wanted to shave their heads and choose their own men, what could they do?  Lin Zhao asked: "By the way, is there any other important news in Bianjing?" "Ah!" Jiang Leiting replied: "The drought on Jingdong Road and Hebei Road is relatively serious at present. Si Tianjian seems to have said that there may be more after autumn.  Floods, the government and the public are currently concerned about these things and are quite worried. "Lin Zhao naturally knew the threat of the Yellow River floods to the Song Dynasty.  If you control the world, these things will naturally need to be resolved urgently. This is your responsibility.  In fact, even today, we still have the responsibility and obligation to find ways to regulate the Yellow River. After all, this is a major event related to the safety and national destiny of the Song Dynasty, and it is also related to the lives of countless people.  "However, regulating the Yellow River is a troublesome matter, involving too many things, and it cannot be achieved by just talking.  And it¡¯s a very long process, not something that happens overnight.  At the moment, Lin Zhao does not have the time and energy. If there is an opportunity in the future, he will definitely use his intelligence and experience in two lifetimes to do his best.  As for the floods in the Yellow River this fall, it is only a prediction at present and may not happen, so Lin Zhao does not take it to heart.  What's more, looking at the current situation, the imperial court has begun to pay attention to this matter and is already undergoing renovations.Build roads, strengthen river embankments, and be prepared, so there won't be any problems.  Jiang Leiting continued: "There is one more small thing, but I think it needs attention." "Oh? What's the matter?" Lin Zhao suddenly became interested.  "Zheng Xia, a member of the Guangzhou judicial army, was originally a close confidant of Wang Anshi and was very popular. When he returned to Bianjing after completing his term, everyone thought that he had a bright future, but he did not want to take a position where he would be appointed as a supervisor!" "How could this happen? It's because he offended me.  Who is it?" Li Cheng was very puzzled, because the matter itself was indeed unreasonable.  Jiang Leiting said with a smile: "It is true that he offended someone. It was precisely Wang Xianggong who appreciated him. It is said that he persuaded Wang Anshi at the reception banquet that the reform had various shortcomings. The result" Lin Zhao completely understood that this was a harmonious relationship.  I encountered the same people.  It is an indisputable fact that there are problems with Wang Anshi's reforms. Many people dare to be angry but dare not speak out. Finally, there are a few people who dare to tell the truth, but Wang Anshi himself does not believe it, and the reaction is so fierce and extreme.  Zheng Xia's future was ruined because of a piece of unfaithful advice. It's really pitiful when you think about it "Wait a minute, Zheng Xia, put a prisoner in charge" Lin Zhao seemed to think of something for a moment. It was the first time in history that Wang Anshi resigned from the prime ministership. It seemed that  It was because someone presented something to Song Shenzong, and that person seemed to be named Zheng Xia.  He is a gatekeeper Could it be is history really such a coincidence?  It's really getting more interesting.  Although this matter itself has nothing to do with myself.  But Lin Zhao always felt that maybe one day, this matter would have some connection with him.  So it never hurts to pay attention early.  "Thing Lei, please pay more attention to this one called Zheng Xia!" After thinking for a moment, Lin Zhao ordered.  Jiang Tingting didn¡¯t ask much about what the young master wanted to do. Since the young master had given orders, he just had to do as he was told.  Di Qing's eyes moved.  If he thinks about it, his thoughts are far-reaching.  Wang Anshi was Emperor Zhao Xu's right-hand man. In the future, Lin Zhao and Zhao Xu would inevitably have to face each other directly. So how should Wang Anshi treat them?  Di Qing did not know the status of this reform in history, nor the status of Wang Anshi in Lin Zhao's heart, nor his special views.  All he was thinking about was how to attack Zhao Xu and how to obtain strong conditions for the young master, which would help in the future battle to seize the throne.  There is never any emotion in the fight for the throne, if Wang Anshi is a stumbling block.  Then he will kick it away without hesitation.  So far in history, not much has changed.  It's just a slight deviation.  Lin Zhao didn't care before. Many times he regarded himself as the completer of history, but now he wants to be the changer of the world.  Since we have come to the Song Dynasty and have a very special identity, we must cherish it and give the Song Dynasty a brand new look.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The peace talks between Song and Xia are still continuing. Lin Zhao opened his mouth at the beginning and asked Xixia to conquer the entire Suizhou  cede.  How could Xixia agree to such a harsh request?  "Shilang Lin, Suizhou is my hometown of the Five Dingnan Provinces in Xixia. It is absolutely impossible to do this. On the contrary, your country has occupied our land in Suizhou. Please go back!" Tuoba Shi is neither humble nor arrogant.  , spoke out against it.  Ceding land is a matter of principle. Any dynasty attaches great importance to any country. Even if it is just an inch of land, if it is lost, it will be criticized by thousands of people and will be infamy in history.  Don¡¯t you see, the treaties made one after another in the early period have humiliated the country, and the lost territory makes people so angry.  Since ancient times, no one has dared to risk this kind of thing easily. It is an absolute matter of principle, and the same is true for Xixia.  What¡¯s more, the Five Prefectures of Dingnan are still the ancestral homeland of the Tuoba clan. If something goes wrong, how will he explain it to the Queen Mother and the country¡¯s leader, to the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, and to the people of Xixia?  Tuoba Shi was naturally very persistent.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "General Tuoba, don't worry, we need to determine a problem first." "What problem?" Tuoba Shi looked at Lin Zhao with some vigilance. This young Song Dynasty man was really too cunning and slightly uncomfortable.  You may be fooled, so be careful.  "Is Xixia a subject of the Song Dynasty and a vassal of the Song Dynasty?" Lin Zhao emphasized this question word by word.  The cession of territory is a matter of principle, and the relationship between monarch and ministers is also a matter of principle.  Although the relationship is only nominal, the implications are huge.  Scholars in the Song Dynasty loved face, and this was what they valued. They would rather give up some practical benefits than make any concessions on matters of status.  " Otherwise, Li Yuanhao had been making trouble for many years, and the Song Dynasty had always adopted a tolerant attitude. However, when he finally proclaimed himself emperor, the Song Dynasty was furious and immediately sent troops to attack him.  Li Yuanhao was very aware of current affairs. When he saw that the situation was not good, he immediately canceled his imperial title.  The people of the Song Dynasty paid for thisIt can be said to be extremely heavy, and the annual gifts are quite a lot.  This is literally spending money to buy peace. Although the Song Dynasty was rich, it was not rich to this extent.  We must know that one of the reasons for the demise of the Northern Song Dynasty was the problem of redundancy.  And this method is so humiliating. It makes people feel sick to think about a huge country being forced to pay so much money to its own ministers and vassal states.  Lin Zhao felt that this matter was very humiliating, and he had to endure it regardless of the fact.  In this way, the identity of the suzerainty that the Song Dynasty spent decades to buy became even more precious, and this must be determined.  "This" Tuoba Shi hesitated a little. This kind of question is of principle, and a hasty answer will make people very passive.  He was already trying his best to avoid it, but Lin Zhao didn't give him a chance to dodge.  "What? General Tuoba, do you have any questions?" Lin Zhao was indeed pressing forward step by step, his heroic eyes were a bit threatening, and there was an indescribable majesty.  Tuoba Shi was very helpless. He knew the significance of this to the Song Dynasty and it was an inviolable principle.  Therefore, he did not dare to object. It would not be beautiful if the people of the Song Dynasty were furious and fought to the death with Xixia as before.  Furthermore, Empress Dowager Liang ordered him to try to stabilize the Song Dynasty people.  If we don't agree to this question, can we continue talking?  No matter what!  Let¡¯s deal with it first and then talk!  Tuoba Shi nodded lightly: "Yes, of course we don't deny this. Of course, your country's annual gifts cannot be less!" "We'll talk about the annual gifts later!" Lin Zhao obviously didn't want to get entangled with him.  , immediately said: "Since Xixia is a subject of the Song Dynasty, then the territory of Xixia is also a part of the Song Dynasty, right? Then there is no dispute about the ownership of Suizhou, so it can be garrisoned by the Song Dynasty soldiers." After walking around for a long time,  , Lin Zhao¡¯s real purpose is here.  Another logical hole was dug for Tuoba Shi, just enough for him to jump in.  Tuoba Shi was very depressed and said: "Suizhou has always been under the control of Xixia, and it is also the ancestral land of our party. It involves sacrifices and many other things, so we won't bother the Song army." So the two of them started to fight around Suizhou.  There was almost a tug-of-war on the issue, with various bargaining between them.  Both sides know very well that the current situation in Suizhou is very good, and no one will give up the land easily.  This kind of dispute can be said to be nonsense, but the situation still has to carry on as usual.  Lin Zhao naturally knew very well that it was impossible to get Suizhou. A false shot here would dampen the Xixia people's spirit and arrogance.  Then start elsewhere, although there is no certainty that the peace talks will succeed.  But we must also be prepared for success, and we must not let the Song Dynasty suffer in name only.  "But the Liang Kingdom of your country said this to each other, what should we do" Lin Zhao smiled and did not continue.  Tuoba Shi naturally understood that the most troublesome thing was that Liang Yi was buried in the opponent's hands.  Alas, if you want to change back to the Prime Minister, you must pay some price.  "This matter is not something that the Prime Minister can decide. I'm sorry, but we can't agree to it." Tuoba Shi replied resolutely.  Lin Zhao smiled softly, as if he had expected such a result, and asked with a smile: "What about Suici's matter? This Liang Yimi should have the final say!" "This" Tuoba Shi knew  , the annual gift is of great significance to Xixia's finances.  But now Lin Zhao wants to make up his mind in this aspect, so he has to be on guard!  "Liang Guoxiang said that three years of age will be given as compensation to the Song Dynasty." Lin Zhao smiled lightly and continued: "In view of the situation that he came empty-handed, he had to make up for a meeting gift, so the next eight years of age will be  The gift is cancelled"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 422: No land, no compensation

    An eight-year annual gift is a considerable amount of money, especially now that the Song Dynasty is building river embankments to prevent floods and droughts. This money is also a small supplement to the Song Dynasty. If you can save a sum, it will be a sum!  Furthermore, it can be regarded as saving the face of the Song Dynasty and alleviating the humiliation of being forced to pay compensation.  Although it is only temporary But in eight years, could it be that for such a long time, the Song Dynasty still did nothing?  Maybe it was like this before, with no progress for decades.  But now that I have appeared, have I achieved nothing in eight years?  At least Lin Zhao himself was not convinced.  The Western Army, especially its own goal, is the Western Army, and the northwest must become its own backyard.  Under such circumstances, something must be done within eight years to minimize the threat from Xixia.  This is Lin Zhao's self-set goal, and it is also his responsibility, which must be completed In Lin Zhao's concept, not ceding land and not paying compensation is the dignity of a country.  The humiliation of the late Qing Dynasty made hundreds of millions of people in later generations filled with indignation, and the same situation exists to some extent in the Song Dynasty today.  Although the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun were not lost by the Song Dynasty, a hundred years later, they were never recaptured, leaving all the land in Hebei exposed to the iron hoof of the Khitan.  Xixia was just a border prince in the Song Dynasty, but now it has become its own country. What is the difference between it and ceding territory?  The annual coins given to Liao and Xixia are no different from the compensation.  Humiliation, really humiliation!  But the scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty did not take it seriously. They would rather spend money to buy peace than go on expeditions to strengthen our country's prestige.  It is this mentality that makes the disaster of national subjugation approach step by step, and the great country is in decline.  Now that Lin Zhao is here, he will naturally not allow such a situation to occur.  Change, must change!  Letting the annual gift become a thing of the past is the first step.  It will take him several years to complete it, and then he will point his sword at the throne and dominate the country.  Only then can this dynasty have the final say!  ??The iron hoof steps on the swallow clouds, draws the bow and shoots the wolf!  This is the courage and ambition that the emperor of the Song Dynasty should have.  Lin Zhao has already set his ambition and will make every effort to achieve it.  One day, the Song Dynasty can also seal the wolf as a Xu and drink the horse from Beihai!  Tuoba Shi felt a little uncomfortable. If the eight-year annual gift was lost, Xixia's financial income would be reduced by a large amount.  It¡¯s really hard to say whether it can sustain it.  This was considered a major event related to national security. Tuoba Shi would never dare to agree, and immediately retorted: "No, if there is no annual gift, there will be no relationship between monarch and minister" Maybe he doesn't know why, but he looked at Lin Zhao's face.  Eyes.  Tuoba Shi actually felt a strong pressure and was even a little afraid in his heart, so much so that he did not dare to look at Lin Zhao.  I can only object in a hesitant way, without any confidence.  "Really? Without the meeting gift and corresponding subsidies, it would not be easy for Liang Guoxiang to return to Xixia!" Lin Zhao smiled, looked at Tuoba Shi quietly, and stopped talking.  Liang Yimi is Lin Zhao's biggest trump card.  As expected, Tuoba Shi was speechless all of a sudden.  "Back then, Emperor Renzong made an agreement with my late ruler. If Xixia surrenders, the annual gift will be indispensable. Do you want to go back on it? Do you deny the promise of your ancestors?" Tuoba Shi knew something about the culture of the Central Plains and knew that the people of the Central Plains had great respect for their ancestors.  Awe, so I put on a big hat that does not violate the ancestral precepts.  After saying that, he was still a little proud, let's see how Lin Zhao responded.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "The ancestral precepts cannot be violated. The eight years of annual gifts must still be given, but Liang Guoxiang will use them as greeting gifts and spend them in the Song Dynasty. They will also be returned to the Song Dynasty. In this way, they will be offset directly, and they will be reduced.  It's troublesome to transport, isn't it? Besides, which one is more cost-effective than giving one to Suizhou? " "You" Tuoba Shi was very angry.  But in the end, he held it back, and was mostly speechless.  Lin Zhao saw it in his eyes and already knew it in his heart, with a confident smile on his lips.  When the one-day peace talks reached this level, it was natural that it could not go on.  The two broke up unhappy again.  This is the outcome that has been expected for a long time. Since it is a negotiation, it is bound to be a sky-high price. It is normal for the situation to be paid back on arrival.  The difference is that Lin Zhao has Liang Yi at his side, coupled with his strong aura and negotiation skills, he has completely taken the initiative.  Tuoba Shi lacked confidence and had no room for bargaining.  General Tuoba was considered a heroic man in Xixia. He was almost furious with Lin Zhao's aggressive approach. However, Empress Dowager Liang had explained that the negotiation must be stable. The key point was to exchange for Liang Yimi. Naturally, he did not care about issues of principle.  Dare to be disobedient in the slightest.  Therefore, he did not dare to completely break up with Lin Zhao no matter what. After walking away, he would return to the negotiating table within two or three days.  Lin Zhao understood this accurately, so he acted with ease and kept dealing with Tuoba Shi.  After calming down, Tuoba Shi naturally wanted to bargain.?, claiming that in order to thank the Song Dynasty for taking care of their ministers, they could be given three years of compensation as compensation.  Not giving in even an inch was not the answer, so Lin Zhao also gave him a certain amount of grace. After some bargaining, he agreed to make concessions and reduce the annual gift to five years.  Tuoba Shi did not object on the spot, but asked for a reply later on the grounds that he needed to consult the Xingqing Mansion.  As a result, the two sides have spent more than half a month at the negotiation table, and the weather in the northwest is getting hotter and hotter, making people more and more impetuous.  A few days later, Xixia bargained again, asking to reduce the annual gift to four years.  Lin Zhao refused directly and insisted on not compromising for five years, which became the bottom line to stick to. In the end, Tuoba Shi had no choice but to agree.  Liang Yimi saved the Song Dynasty five years of annual gifts, which was a huge sum of money.  Of course, the peace talks are not that simple. There are still many items that need to be implemented.  Xixia promised to withdraw its troops and become a vassal, and not to invade again. However, in return, the Song Dynasty should also open up convenient trading markets, and the two countries should continue to trade.  After discussing a series of items, the two parties agreed to hand over Liang Yimi in Yangshulin three days later.  He also claimed that Tuoba Shi was not qualified enough and asked Liang Yimi to sign a contract with the Song Dynasty on behalf of Xixia.  "The peace talks have finally come to an end!" Several accompanying officials from the Ministry of Rites were in a very happy mood. The order given to them by the imperial court was only to cease the war, and there was no requirement for interests.  In other words, it was okay to let Liang Yi bury him back for nothing, but Lin Shilang was so powerful that he actually fought for five more years of annual gifts.  No face was lost, and great benefits were obtained.  According to the agreement with Li Yuanhao that year, the Song Dynasty would give Xixia silver silk 255,000 yuan every year. In five years, it was already one million.  They were officials of the Ministry of Rites and knew all these things, so they admired Minister Lin very much.  No wonder he was entrusted with important responsibilities by officials at such a young age. He is really capable. They have witnessed the verbal battles in the past few days.  Especially now that the peace talks are successful, as long as the covenant is signed, returning to Bianjing is another great achievement.  Following Shilang Lin this time, I really did a great job in picking it up.  When I came here, Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, had given me some advice, which seemed to be quite right.  The officials of the Ministry of Rites were happy, but Lin Zhao couldn't be happy at all. Is the war really going to end?  Lin Zhao shook his head gently.  Zhong Shidao keenly noticed Lin Zhao's strangeness and asked with a smile: "Dongyang, what's wrong?" "Uncle Yi, do you think the Xixia people agreed willingly?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice.  "Of course I don't want to, but Empress Dowager Liang had no choice but to exchange for her younger brother." Zhong Shidao also had his own opinion.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao sighed softly: "In the past, Xixia accepted rewards from our dynasty when it was weak, and wanted to plunder when it was strong. But this time their plundering was not successful, and they were hostile to our dynasty in the past two years.  , there is no annual gift, the market is closed, and Xixia's economy is not good. Now even if the market is open, the income is limited. Without the five-year annual gift, it can be said that the situation is even worse. How should Empress Dowager Liang tell her party ministers.  "What are you talking about?" "Brother Dongyang means" Zhong Shidao vaguely heard something, and his expression became more solemn.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Do you think he signed the contract obediently, or did he take the risk? Don't forget, he asked to see Liang Yimi first before signing the contract. I'm afraid Baiyang Lin will not go so smoothly in three days.  " "This" Who would have thought that the situation would take such a turn for the worse, Zhong Shidao was helpless, and a helpless smile emerged from the corner of his mouth.  Lin Zhao patted Zhong Shidao on the shoulder and said earnestly: "The matter needs further confirmation. It seems that I made the right decision to ask Uncle Ling to prepare. Not only that, you must also prepare yourself. There is no opportunity."  Missed it." A flash of surprise flashed in Zhong Shidao's eyes. He came from a military family and knew exactly what the opportunity meant.  If you can achieve military success in this battle, it will be of great benefit to your future and the development of the Zhong family.  Zhong Shidao is a person with great ambitions, so naturally he will not miss it easily.  Lin Zhao smiled lightly, this was a reward for the farmer, and of course it was also a bargaining chip for further investment.  Everything is just the beginning. Putting aside the attitude of the Zhong family, Lin Zhao really wants to witness the growth process of a generation of famous generals!  ??Here to appease the good master, the next step is Liu Changzuo's place.  Lin Zhao is looking forward to this opportunity. It doesn't matter what he gets. What's important is trying his best to benefit others. He naturally understands how to take what is given first!  The last time he went to Suizhou City without saying goodbye, he hurt Liu Changzuo's face a bit, so Lin Zhao decided to give him a bigger compensation In the northwest, whatever people want, I can control it as much as possible!  Of course, there is a crucial premise, which is Xixia¡¯s true attitude and trends.  Only when you know yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. I believe Mingyue Sect already has news.  What Lin Zhao needs now?? is to be one step ahead and strategize.  No ceding of land, no compensation, my prosperous dynasty begins from now on!  (To be continued. 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 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 423: Game

    Lin Zhao always felt that there was something wrong with Tuoba Shi's attitude. The focus of the peace talks in recent days had always been to insist on getting Liang Yimi back, and he seemed not to care much about other conditions.  The five-year annual gift seems to be the result of bargaining, but Xixia agreed too happily, which makes people suspicious Empress Dowager Liang cares about her younger brother, but she cannot ignore the interests of other party nobles.  Coupled with the previous incident in Suizhou, Lin Zhao knew very well that Empress Dowager Liang might not give up easily.  So if you want to stop the war with just a few words, I'm afraid it won't be easy. I'm afraid it will still be difficult to stabilize the northwest Just in case, Lin Zhao ordered the Mingyue Sect to mobilize all its forces to collect intelligence at the beginning of the peace talks, so as to deal with it in advance.  .  Sure enough, something was gained.  "Young master, you really hit the mark. I'm afraid the Xixia people won't let it go!" Jiang Leiting rushed to report the news to him immediately.  Lin Zhao smiled, it turned out to be true, but was it luck or misfortune?  It was good to have a good opportunity, but deep down he still hoped that such an opportunity would not appear. With the flames of war and flames of war, lives would inevitably be destroyed.  But what can be done?  Now that the matter has come to this, we can only face it calmly and accept the challenge bravely.  "Tell me about the situation!" To know yourself and the enemy, you must first understand the other person's situation.  Jiang Leiting said: "There is indeed a large army mobilization in Xixia." Hearing this, Lin Zhao's expression suddenly became more solemn and asked: "Can you find out the movement and troop status?" Di Qing was from the Western Army and was one of the Mingyue Sects.  The foundation of some forces also relies on the Western Army. In addition, the young master has been in the northwest during this period, so the Mingyue Sect's intelligence network in the Song-Xia border area is still very tight.  The action was quick and the effect was good, and a lot of information was obtained.  After all, it is very difficult to conceal something like the mobilization of the army. You only need to pay a little attention to detect it, and it is almost impossible to prevent it.  "The army that ambushed General Zhe in Jingzhou last time has not moved. There are about 30,000 people, which is an elite force. When Tuoba Shi came, he brought 20,000 troops. Recently, Xiazhou and Yinzhou  There are also many signs of troop mobilization." Jiang Leiting reported the situation in a timely manner.  "Xiazhou and Yinzhou are both important military towns in the Five Prefectures, and the army is mobilized frequently. Is it possible to take action in the Yanzhou area?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice. After all, the border between Song and Xia was too long. Where would it be?  It's really hard to say whether to do it.  "It seems so. After the Young Master's instructions, we have also paid attention to the Qingzhou area, and there is no sign of troop mobilization. It seems that the Xixia people's main attention is still focused on the eastern front!" Jiang Leiting hesitated and said: "By the way,  There is news that a cavalry is approaching Suizhou. Not many people say it, but it is said that it may be it may be Iron Kites! " During the Song Dynasty, there were three very famous cavalry groups.  They were the Tielin Army of the Liao State, the Tiefutu of the Jin State, and the Iron Kites of the Xixia State. They were all famous heavy armored cavalry at that time. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Tie Yaozi, founded by Li Yuanhao, the Jingzong of Xixia, with only 3,000 men at first, and they were the personal bodyguards of the Xixia king, and they were also used as the "front-line army" to charge into battle.  This cavalry is well-equipped. They ride on good horses, are heavily armored, are invulnerable to thorns, and are tied together with hooks and ropes. Even if the horse dies, it will not fall.  If there is a battle, the cavalry will be sent out first to break out of the formation. If the formation is in chaos, they will attack them; the infantry will advance with the cavalry in hand.  Before the emergence of the Mongolian cavalry that dominated the world, this cavalry was the most fierce cavalry in the world. At that time, only the Tielin Army of the Liao Kingdom could compete with it.  In comparison, the Jingsai Army, the only heavy-armored cavalry that the Song Dynasty could use, was much inferior.  Tie Yaozi is the elite among Xixia elites, and is more like a nightmare to the Song army.  "The kites are here, are the Xixia people going to kill them all?" Lin Zhao was secretly frightened.  Jiang Leiting said: "Now that Empress Dowager Liang is in Suizhou, this is no longer a secret. It is reasonable to openly send iron kites to come to meet her. It's just that if they do anything evil after they arrive, I'm afraid there will be some trouble.  Trouble!" "Guarding the Queen Mother? I don't think so!" Li Cheng shook his head and said, "It seems that Queen Mother Liang was angry!" No one else knew about Lin Zhao's strange behavior in Suizhou City.  perceived.  He vaguely felt that there seemed to be something special between the young master and Queen Mother Liang.  Lin Zhao smiled and asked in a deep voice: "If the Xixia people really want to go to war, where will their target be? Or where will the main attack be?" This is a very critical question.  Even so, the direction in which the flood is coming is also needed, so that soldiers can be arranged and prepared for defense.  "Fuzhou!" Looking at the map indicating Xixia's troop deployment, Di Qing was silent for a long time, highlighting these two words.  "Why Fuzhou?" Di Qing said: "The front of Suizhou is Yanzhou, and the first to bear the brunt is Qingjian City. If Suizhou's military strength isAttack, we retreat to Qingjian City, what can they do?  With the Zhong family's army present, and with the abilities of Zhong'e brothers, even if a hundred thousand troops were gathered, they would never be able to break through the city in a short time.  " "That's right. I have already reminded Zhong E and Zhong Yong to be careful.  "Lin Zhao deeply agreed with this. "Look at the distribution of Xixia's troops!  The troops of Xiazhou and Yinzhou seem to be heading south, approaching Yanzhou, but they are leaning to the southeast, and they can rush eastward to support Jingzhou at any time.  Di Qing said: "Jingzhou itself has an army of 20,000. We will go all out to get some advantages in Suizhou, and then block the road from Qingjian City to Fuzhou. Can we do it?"  " During the Northern Song Dynasty, the distribution of forces near the Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorge was relatively complicated. Jingzhou, controlled by Xixia, protruded to the east, and its sphere of influence was close to the Yellow River. However, a very narrow corridor was left, with Fuzhou and Linzhou to the north.  , but the two places belonged to the Song Dynasty. They were a stronghold of the Song Dynasty at the intersection of the Yellow River. If the narrow channel along the Yellow River was cut off, Fuzhou and Linzhou would be like an enclave, even though they are separated by the Yellow River.  The Hedong Road is connected, but it is very inconvenient after all, and its military strategic significance will be greatly reduced. According to Di Qing's understanding, Xixia is likely to attack from Jingzhou to cut off the connection between the Song Army and Fuzhou, and then plot against Fuzhou.  Prefecture Fuzhou is the territory of my uncle Zhe Kexing, and his beloved wife Zhe Wenxin is also there. Lin Zhao naturally doesn¡¯t want anything to go wrong, so he is quite anxious. ¡°I have already asked Zhe Kexing to go to Fuzhou.  , he will be on guard. It is not that easy for Xixia people to get what they want!  " Lin Zhao had said hello in advance, at least he would not be caught off guard. Di Qing looked at the map, was silent for a long time, then shook his head and said: "In other words, you can make sense that Xixia's target is the young master.  "    "oh?  how to say?  "Lin Zhao hasn't taken it seriously yet, but Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng are a little nervous. After all, Lin Zhao is their core and they attach great importance to them at all times. This is a good sign. The Iron-faced Sect Master is very satisfied, nodded approvingly, and said:  "If the Xixia army storms Fuzhou, will the young master be worried?  Will troops be sent to rescue?  When the time comes, the Xixia people can definitely ambush them halfway" "Fuzhou should be able to handle it!  " "Young Master, can you be sure of your sanity?  Di Qing asked back, making Lin Zhao a little embarrassed to answer. After all, his previous behavior in Suizhou was very risky and he had a criminal record. Di Qing said: "Even if the young master can calm down, on the other hand, if Suizhou and Qingjian  This side of the city was hit hard.  Will there be any reaction from Fuzhou?  Especially Mrs. Zhe" "The last time Zhe Wenxin was captured, it was because he was eager for quick success and wanted to help himself reduce the pressure. Although he has learned a lesson once, there is no guarantee that the same thing will not happen a second time. "  I have a feeling that Queen Mother Liang¡¯s ultimate goal is you, young master!  " Di Qing thinks so, Li Cheng is convinced, and Lin Zhao himself does not dare to object. "But where will the main attack be in the end, this can only be speculation at present, after all, the changes on the battlefield are changing rapidly.  Di Qing said: "But today I want to remind you that you must not be emotional when marching and fighting!"  " "Thank you, Mr. Dee, I will remember it!  " "Now we are ready. If the Xixia army comes, just let them go. Mingyue Sect will monitor it closely.  "Di Qing is completely in the rhythm of soldiers coming to stop him. He is the former coach of the Western Army. He has long been accustomed to such scenes, so he copes with them very calmly. Di Qing also feels like he has not been seen for a long time. He has been away for twenty years.  , but the feeling at this moment was so familiar, and he was filled with emotions for a moment. When Lin Zhao saw this, he smiled softly and said: "Mr. Di, how about I trouble you to plan a strategy for me this time?  " " Since the young master is in charge of the overall situation, Di Qing can just plan for the young master!  "One in front of the stage and one behind the scenes, the cooperation is naturally seamless. "Remember, try to let Zhong Shidao and Liu Changzuo make more contributions!  "Lin Zhao doesn't care about the others at all. With Di Qing here, everything can be handled properly. Di Qing naturally understands that finally having an opportunity is a good opportunity for the young master to win over people. These are the best generals in the Western Army.  , are all materials that can be made, he naturally knows the importance. Lin Zhao pondered for a long time and said: "Mr. Di, it is right for the soldiers to come to block the water and cover up the soil, but we cannot be too passive and let the Xixia people lead us by the nose.  Walking doesn¡¯t seem to be an option, why not take the initiative?  " "Be more proactive?  " Di Qing understood the idea and immediately understood the implication of Lin Zhao's words. Of course, it is not possible to strike first, and this kind of unreasonable thing must not be done. Then the only way is to turn against the guest, and let one's own side control the rhythm and guide the development of the battle.  Of course, the purpose is to achieve the established goalmark.  So what is Lin Zhao¡¯s goal?  Di Qing asked in a deep voice: "What do you want, Young Master?" "Iron kite!" When Lin Zhao spit out these words, even Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng were a little surprised.  After all, it is the most elite army in Xixia, but how can the heavy armored cavalry dare to fight with it?  He couldn't even hide, but Lin Zhao's idea of ??hitting the iron kite was too crazy, right?  "How is it? Is it possible?" Everyone else was doubtful, but Di Qing smiled: "It is best for the young master to have such an ambition. Qing is very happy. It's just that it's not easy to deal with the iron kite  " "Although it is a bit whimsical, but the solution is not completely impossible. Let's think of a way and think about it in the long run!" Lin Zhao said solemnly: "If the iron kite can be allowed to be lost in Suizhou, the blow to Xixia will be self-evident. Come to think of it,  They won't be able to think about the Song Dynasty again for a few years. Only then will we be able to concentrate on running the northwest!" "That's true, but is there anything you can do?" Li Cheng asked softly.  Lin Zhao smiled and said softly: "It's almost June now, but in the middle of summer, the Iron Harriers are heavily armored cavalry! Can this man bear it, can the horse bear it? The weather is favorable, the place is favorable, and as long as there is a flaw,  We should seize it as soon as possible! Furthermore, there are four words: cut the cavalry up and cut the horse's legs down. We should try it. I believe Di will be able to deal with it! " "It's good to cut the cavalry up and cut the horse down!  Legs!" Di Qing immediately clapped his hands and applauded. He was very satisfied with Lin Zhao's success in the military field, and he also believed that this was completely a feasible solution!  Of course it¡¯s possible!  Lin Zhao smiled, but it was not his own idea, but Yue Wumu's experience.  In the Battle of Licheng, Jin Wushu led the Jin Kingdom's most elite Tiefutu and Guaizima to attack, but was defeated by the Yue Family Army. This was exactly the tactics Yue Fei used at that time.  The Iron Kites of Xixia and the Iron Buddha of Jin are both heavily armored cavalry, so there is not much difference between them.  It may also be useful to follow the gourd and draw the scoop.  Li Cheng smiled and said, "Does this mean there is a chance of winning? If he wins, the young master will be famous all over the world and admired by the world!" Being able to defeat Tie Yaozi is definitely a very shocking thing.  It is of great help to a person's reputation and achievements, which is exactly what Lin Zhao needs now.  Lin Zhao smiled: "This is not important, we just try to reduce the threat from Xixia!" "By the way, in this case, should Liang Yimi be put back?" Li Chengdao: "How about letting him stay in the Song Dynasty forever?  ? He used to plunder and do bad things on the border. " Lin Zhao said: "It's all small things. Although Liang Yimi has flaws, he is the prime minister of Xixia. What if he doesn't go back?  If we go back, we can't sign this covenant. Although the conditions are a bit excessive, we have to agree, otherwise we will lose ground if the peace talks fail. Bianjing is watching us, and we can't give anyone an excuse now!"  "More than that, only if Liang Yi is buried, the people of Xixia will feel at ease, and Empress Dowager Liang will send troops!" Jiang Leiping said: "This is also the reason why Xixia compromised and reluctantly agreed to the conditions. Well, in this way, the peace talks will be torn up.  The responsibilities of the covenant must be borne by them, so that we can send troops to fight openly and honestly!" "Yes, that's exactly the truth!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "You have been working hard recently, so we better prepare for a good showdown with the Xixia people!  , let them know how powerful we are!¡± (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 424: The Wind Rises Again

    "You hold on tight tomorrow and be sure to bring the Prime Minister back safe and sound!" Empress Dowager Liang repeatedly warned Tuoba Shi in Suizhou City.  The agreed time is almost here, and Empress Dowager Liang has worked very hard for her brother's return.  He reluctantly agreed to such a peace treaty, but he also lost face but couldn't just lose it "Yes!" Tuoba Shi bowed and agreed, but big beads of sweat kept rolling down his forehead.  He reached the intention of the peace talks and exempted the Song Dynasty from five years of annual gifts. This was a huge loss to Xixia. However, Lin Zhao refused to give in and Tuoba Shi was helpless.  He was originally worried that Empress Dowager Liang would get angry directly, but unexpectedly she agreed readily, but even so, he still felt uneasy.  After all, he is in charge of the peace talks, and if there is any infamy, he will definitely bear the responsibility!  "Queen Mother, it's my incompetence that caused the peace talks to fail. May I ask the Queen Mother if she has any instructions, so that I can make up for my fault!" Tuoba Shi felt that Queen Mother Liang seemed to have some other plans, but he knew nothing about it, so it seemed necessary to ask.  ask.  "What's the crime?" Queen Mother Liang asked softly.  "Those five years of gifts" "Haha, I signed the peace treaty. If I am guilty, it should be me!" Tuoba Shi was immediately panicked. How could the empress dowager of the Ming Dynasty be at fault?  Sweat suddenly poured down on his forehead again.  I heard Empress Dowager Liang screeching and laughing: "It's just a five-year annual gift. The people of the Song Dynasty are not willing to give it to us readily, so we have to just take it back ourselves!" "Empress Dowager, what do you mean? Chen Dang  How?" Tuoba Shi vaguely understood something.  "You, bring the Prime Minister back safely, and then make another appointment." Empress Dowager Liang paused slightly and continued: "It's been very frustrating these days, right? After tomorrow, I will give you a good opportunity to relieve your anger. But you must seize it.  "Yes!" Tuoba Shi understood completely and left happily.  ¡°Then the misfortune came, and since that night, he had actually fallen out of favor for the time being.  In this long time, Empress Dowager Liang only called him once.  Although he works hard.  But Queen Mother Liang was very dissatisfied and ignored it.  He only thought it was his own problem, but he didn't know that Empress Dowager Liang still remembered the joy of that night in the clouds deep in her heart. He missed it very much because he knew the taste, and Meng Mengyou couldn't do it!  Being on the verge of falling out of favor, Mengmengyu was very anxious, as a face once lost its favor.  What else could he have?  There will be nothing left, possibly including life.  So he shamelessly came back to flatter Empress Dowager Liang in the hope of gaining her favor again.  Empress Dowager Liang was thinking about big things at the moment, and there was no such thing as leisure and leisure, so she glanced at Meng Mengnuo with hatred.  He said angrily: "Look at you, what kind of virtue do you have now?" "Empress Dowager, I was wrong, please give me another chance!" Mengmengyi immediately knelt down in front of Empress Dowager Liang, trembling and respectful.  "Give you another chance?" Queen Mother Liang asked coldly, just when she was about to get angry.  Suddenly her eyes moved, and she said softly: "Okay, then I'll give you a chance." Meng Mengyan subconsciously misunderstood, and she was secretly happy in her heart. She had prepared good things to ensure the Queen Mother's satisfaction.  However, he soon realized that what the Queen Mother had given him seemed to be another "opportunity".  "Iron kite has arrived. If I give you a chance, you must seize it. You look a bit like a man!" Empress Dowager Liang's eyes were cold.  said coldly.  "Iron kite?" Mengmeng was slightly startled, and his eyes suddenly lit up as he was originally very disappointed.  If this is the case, it is definitely a good opportunity. If you can seize it, you may have a chance to re-enter the scene.  "Yes. I will definitely live up to my expectations!" Meng Mengyu agreed happily, and then asked: "Queen Mother, where is the goal?" "Don't worry, I will let you know when the time comes." Queen Mother Liang twitched the corners of her mouth.  After a sneer, the sky in the northwest suddenly changed. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The date for returning Liang Yimi is set for May 27th, and the location is Yangshulin where the peace talks were held.  Although it is said that Xixia has evil intentions, there are only various signs, after all, it has not been launched yet.  Therefore, Liang Yimi naturally cannot be detained. If Xixia does not move, wouldn't it be wrong?  We can't leave any excuses and ask for trouble.  Furthermore, the fact that Xixia is missing Liang Yimi does not mean that it is missing a state minister.  Without his support, can Empress Dowager Liang survive alone?  Will he be the opponent of those party nobles?  Wouldn't it be better to have two forces fighting each other in Xixia?  The small country leader Li Bingchang is also growing up, and the forces in Xixia will become more and more complicated.  The snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's profit, which has been the best strategy since ancient times.  "Prime Minister Liang, I'm sorry, you can return to your homeland today! On the way there, Lin ZhaoLooking at Liang Yimi in the carriage, he smiled softly.  Now they are old acquaintances, but they rarely chat and joke.  Liang Yimi just smiled, a bit bitterly.  We can finally go back. Everyone will be happy to end this life of imprisonment and regain freedom.  But Liang Yi was a little worried in his heart, not that he was timid about being close to his hometown, but that he felt ashamed.  He doesn't know how to behave when he returns to Xixia?  How to meet my sister?  After all, this time people suffered a big loss.  Furthermore, Xixia must have spent a lot of money to go back, alas!  Everything was thanks to Lin Zhao. Although Liang Yimi was angry, his life as a prisoner also allowed him to see the reality clearly and become much more mature.  Although he resented Lin Zhao in his heart, he also knew that he did have many shortcomings.  He is no longer as impulsive as before. As for revenge, let's think about it in the long term after returning to Xixia!  Lin Zhao took Liang Yi to exchange with him on this trip. It can be said that the defense was tight. Zhong Shidao personally led an army of 5,000 to protect him, and Liu Changzuo was also supporting him from behind.  After all, after learning about Tie Yaozi's appearance in Suizhou, their nerves were a little sensitive and they had to be careful.  As expected, a head would occasionally pop out of the forest along the way to see the power of the Song army, and then quietly retreat.  Making random decisions at this time is purely seeking death.  The journey was uneventful, and finally we arrived at Yang Shulin, and everything was peaceful along the way.  This time involved the handover of important figures, Lin Zhao and Tuoba Shi both brought ten guards to ensure that there would be no problems.  Tuoba Shi saw Liang Yimi from a distance and was very excited. He was finally going to be the Prime Minister of the country. The tasks assigned by the Queen Mother were about to be completed, so the corner of his mouth showed a bit of joy.  "At the end of the day, General Tuoba Shi will see the Prime Minister!" When he got closer, Tuoba Shi immediately rushed forward to see the ceremony.  Lin Zhao also smiled and said: "I will send Prime Minister Liang back to Xixia as a gift!" "Thank you very much, Minister Lin, for taking care of me over the past few days. I will definitely keep it in my heart and try to repay you in the future!" Seeing the Xixia people, Liang Yimi felt that he no longer needed to bear it.  Finally I could speak.  "You don't have to be polite, Prime Minister Liang, you should!" Naturally, Lin Zhao would not take Liang Yimi's threat to heart.  He hated himself, and he didn't deal with himself once or twice. Unfortunately, he always ended in failure, and the results were more embarrassing every time.  In the past, Lin Zhao was just an ordinary petty official, but now his strength has greatly changed, so he is naturally not afraid of Liang Yimi.  I'm always waiting for you, and I don't mind if you have to humiliate yourself.  "Welcome to Xixia as a guest in the future!" Liang Yimi flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked away.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Don't be anxious, sign the covenant before leaving!" "Prime Minister, the Queen Mother ordered you to represent Xixia and sign a peace treaty with the Song Dynasty!" Tuoba Shi smiled and reported hurriedly.  Liang Yimi then took the peace treaty handed over by Tuoba Shi, and after just a few glances, his face turned pale.  The five-year gift is just gone?  He is the Prime Minister of Xixia, so he naturally knows Xixia's financial situation very well.  I didn't expect my sister to pay such a high price in exchange for herself.  Liang Yimi felt even more ashamed. At the same time, he glanced at Tuoba Shi coldly. The implication was that you could agree to such a peace treaty?  Until now, Liang Yimi didn¡¯t know that her sister was in Suizhou, and thought Tuoba Shi was the plenipotentiary representative.  Tuoba Shi said aggrievedly: "The Queen Mother nodded, please ask the Prime Minister to sign!" They had to sign the peace treaty. Although Liang Yimi was exchanged for it, they were not in a safe zone after all!  If we do it on the spot, if Liang Yimi makes a mistake, all his efforts will be wasted!  Today¡¯s matter must be handed over to someone with one hand and signed with the other!  As the Prime Minister of Xixia, Liang Yimi was also a very smart person. Seeing Tuoba Shi hinting like this, he didn't know the reason, so he didn't ask any more questions and had no choice but to reluctantly agree to sign the peace treaty.  Lin Zhao glanced at it, wrote his name casually, and then smiled at Liang Yimi: "Happy cooperation!" This time, Liang Yimi really didn't look back and walked away.  Tuoba Shi saw this and hurriedly followed him. At this moment, he had too many things to report to the Prime Minister.  Lin Zhao smiled, turned and left.  Under such circumstances, it is impossible for anyone to stop anyone. If you have any plans, see you on the battlefield later.  As the saying goes, when soldiers come, the water will be blocked and the earth will cover it up. With this peace treaty, let the Xixia people jump around!  At this moment, the poplar leaves suddenly rustled, and the wind picked up again "Prime Minister, the Queen Mother is in Suizhou!" After walking far away, Tuoba Shi informed Liang Yimi of this almost public secret.  "What? My sister came to Suizhou?" Liang Yimi was a little unbelievable. Did her sister come to Suizhou for herself?  The more this happened, the more uncomfortable Liang Yimi felt, and the more ashamed he became. For a moment, he didn't know what to do when he met his sister.  Tuoba Shi looked in front of him, shook his head gently and said: "No need to worry about it, Prime Minister."?The Queen Mother came to Suizhou with a big plan, and the Prime Minister knew about it after she returned.  " Liang Yimi glanced at Tuoba Shi suspiciously, with a trace of surprise in his eyes. He immediately did not dare to stop and rushed back to Suizhou. " In fact, Tuoba Shi had already sent a messenger back to report the news.  . Empress Dowager Liang, who was in Suizhou, immediately issued an order after learning that Liang Yimi had returned safely! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is mine!  The biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read).

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 425: Jialu Village

    Jialu Village was one of the many fortresses in the northwest during the Song Dynasty, but it was a rather special one.  Jialuzhai is backed by the Yellow River and faces the east of the river.  To the true north and northwest are Fuzhou and Linzhou, to the southwest are Jingzhou and Suizhou, which belong to Xixia, and to the southwest are all Yanzhou jurisdictions of the Song Dynasty.  Due to the special power distribution in the northwest of the Song Dynasty, although Fuzhou and Linzhou belonged to Hedong Road, they were separated by the Yellow River, so it was inconvenient to travel between them.  The only land passage is a narrow channel next to the Yellow River, thus connecting Yanzhou with Lin and Fuzhou.  This strengthens the connection and connects the northwest defense line into a whole.  The location of Jialuzhai was probably in Jia County, northern Shaanxi in later generations. It was close to the Yellow River. It was also very convenient to cross the river and communicate with the east of the river, connecting the north and the south.  It is a strategic location for transportation, so its status is naturally extraordinary.  The more important a place is, the greater its strategic significance to the Song Dynasty, and naturally it may be threatened by Xixia.  During the reign of Renzong, Fan Zhongyan proposed to build a fortress defense system in the northwest, and Jialu Village was naturally established.  Jialu Village was built according to the terrain, connecting the north and the south and guarding against Xixia.  It can be said that the status of Jialuzhai is very similar to that of Dashun City. They are both barriers to a state and the gateway to the southern part of Fuzhou.  If this place is lost, the communication between Fuzhou and Yanzhou will be cut off.  Then army rescue and food and grass transportation will become very troublesome.  However, during the wars between Song and Xia, the wars were mainly concentrated in the Qingzhou and Yanzhou areas. The impact on Jialu Village was not great, and there were few wars, so it was not very famous.  But this time, things are slightly different.  The Fuzhou Zhejia Army and Xixia are fighting in Jingzhou, which is not far from Jialu Village. They may be affected by the war, so they need to be prepared.  Now.  The guard general of Jialu Village is named Qin Shou, whose nickname is Wuyang. He is twenty-six years old.  Because he was the only son in the family, his elders wanted him to live a long life, so they gave him the single name "Shou".  It is a wonderful expectation.  At the same time, he also wanted to imitate Wu Yang and be more masculine, so he came up with the pseudonym Wu Yang.  When he grew up, he joined the army and was gradually promoted to a general based on his ability and military exploits. He became the guard of Jialu Village at a young age. He was considered a talent with a bright future.  Everything is going smoothly.  There is only one thing that is quite disturbing, and that is the name.  The name was given by his parents, and Qin Shou did not dare to disobey it. However, the name was always somewhat ambiguous in pronunciation, and he had been ridiculed for this for many years.  Therefore, before and after him, he called himself Qin Wuyang.  On the contrary, he is very similar to the righteous man who followed Jing Ke to assassinate the King of Qin. He is more pleasing to the ear and more heroic.  Especially after becoming the commander-in-chief of Jialu Village, he has the final say in everything here, so the soldiers below naturally don't dare to offend him, and the issue of homophonic names is over, and he feels quite comfortable.  He devoted himself wholeheartedly to the defense of Jialu Village.  At the beginning, when Zhe Kexing was defeated in Fuzhou, Qin Wuyang was really nervous. If the Xixia army in Jingzhou attacked, his Jialu Village would be somewhat dangerous, so he was prepared.  It is not expected that he can hold on for how long. In the end, he will resist for a period of time while waiting for rescue, which will serve as an early warning and preliminary defense.  But then the fighting stopped and peace talks began.  The possibility of the war continuing is decreasing, and the pressure on Jialu Village is not that great.  Especially in the past few days, I heard that Lin Zhao, the Minister of War, had signed a peace treaty with the Xixia people, which made the Xixia people vomit blood for a while, and the war was about to end.  Under such circumstances.  Qin Wuyang didn't take it seriously and relaxed his guard a lot.  In addition, the border soldiers and generals were very happy that the peace treaty had taken advantage of them, so they relaxed the tight defense of Jialu Village and even allowed the soldiers to drink and celebrate.  By the time night fell, the soldiers had drunk a lot and were all a little confused.  The cool evening breeze blows, making people feel drunk and drowsy.  Qin Wuyang himself was the same. He was rarely relaxed and returned to the camp to rest early.  As for the defense of Jialu Village, he didn't take it seriously. It didn't matter if he thought about it, nothing would happen But at this moment, an army quietly appeared outside Jialu Village and launched a sudden attack.  attack.  With calculated calculations but no intention, and the lack of defense in Jialu Village, they were caught off guard.  When the shouts of killing started, Qin Wuyang woke up, stood up and asked quickly: "What's the matter? What happened?" "Oh no, the Xixia army is coming!" Someone immediately came to report.  "What? The Xixia army? How could they attack Jialu Village?" Qin Wuyang woke up instantly and was confused, with a series of questions in his mind.  Before he could think about it, some soldiers came to report: "General, go quickly, Jialu Village has been breached and cannot be defended!" Qin Wuyang originally wanted to gather soldiers and horses to hold on, but before he could do anything,  As soon as they reacted, the Xixia army had already come out.  Jialu Village is not as beautiful as Dashun City.Once the solid city wall is broken, it can be said that the entire city will collapse and cannot be defended at all.  Under such circumstances, the loss of defense is inevitable, and the annihilation of the entire army does not seem far away "General, leave quickly! If it is too late, it will be too late!" The soldiers came over to comfort and even beg.  Qin Wuyang knew very well what would happen to his lord after the city fell.  If I hadn't been careless today, allowed the soldiers to drink, and neglected defense, why would this situation have happened?  And can I meet people with faces?  Instead of doing this, he unsheathed his sword in an instant, intending to die with the city "General, no!" Immediately, a soldier came forward and took the sword, stopped him, and comforted him: "General, escape, stay.  If you have a useful body, you can still use your merits as a crime in the future!" "Convert your merits into a crime?" Qin Wuyang was stunned for a moment. At this moment, he suddenly realized a problem after his drunkenness disappeared.  Why did the Xixia people suddenly attack Jialu Village?  "Jialu Village" Qin Wuyang murmured to himself. As a guard, he knew the geographical location and role of Jialuzhai very well.  Furthermore, he is a well-educated military commander who has some understanding of the art of war, and he can understand it after just a little thought.  The fall of Jialu Village means that the connection between Lin and Fuzhou and Yanzhou is cut off, then "Fuzhou?!" Qin Wuyang was suddenly startled, and when he thought about it, Xixia was going to attack Fuzhou!  What about peace talks?  For a moment, he figured out what was going on, but one thing was right.  News of the incident in Jialu Village must be reported as soon as possible to put the Song troops in Yanzhou and Fuzhou on alert.  The mistake has been made, so we must not let the mistake continue to expand, and finally found a reason to live (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes for your support  , is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read).

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 426: Turning Against Guests

    Jialu Village was lost!  As soon as the news came out, the entire northwest was in turmoil.  No one expected that the Xixia Kingdom, which had just agreed to sign a peace treaty and stopped fighting to make peace, would immediately turn its back and send troops. Suddenly, the northwest was once again filled with smoke, and the atmosphere was unprecedentedly tense.  Xixia bore the brunt of the attack and captured Jialu Village. The goal couldn't be clearer - Fuzhou and Linzhou are in danger!  However, the generals of the Yang family in Linzhou moved to Bianjing after Yang Ye, and there was no famous official to guard him.  Only the Zhe family has been running Fuzhou for hundreds of years. Everyone can see that Xixia's real opponent is the Zhe family army in Fuzhou.  As for the purpose, it has to be said that Empress Dowager Liang is really courageous, and she is even more unpopular.  The attack on Qingzhou and Yanzhou was fruitless, and she was forced by Lin Zhao to sign a peace treaty and pay everyone the five-year gift. In addition, the inexplicable murder in Suizhou City made the Empress Dowager Liang furious.  The reason why there was no outbreak was because his younger brother Liang Yi was captured by the Song Dynasty.  Now that Liang Yimi has been released, how can Empress Dowager Liang calmly accept the content of the peace treaty?  All the anger and hatred that had been suppressed for a long time burst out, and what was lost at the negotiation table could only be found and snatched back on the battlefield.  While seeking revenge, he also developed an appetite and targeted Linzhou and Fuzhou.  After conquering Jialu Village, Linzhou and Fuzhou were left isolated and helpless (this was the situation), and then Xixia sent troops to encroach little by little.  After that, the Xixia army pointed directly at the bank of the Yellow River, which not only echoed the Liao Kingdom, but could even cross the Yellow River and threaten the Hedong Road of the Song Dynasty.  When the war disaster was not limited to the northwest, the Song Dynasty might really be afraid!  According to their usual understanding of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty will definitely beg for peace at that time, and they can take advantage of this golden opportunity to gain benefits.  At least it's much better than the current humiliating situation.  at the same time.  Attacking Fuzhou also had other purposes.  Only Empress Dowager Liang knew what was going on.  "Sister, do you want to continue the war?" Liang Yimi, who returned to Suizhou, heard such shocking news before his buttocks were even hot.  "What else do you think?" Empress Dowager Liang asked back, her eyes were cold and she was not angry but was in awe.  Maybe it¡¯s been a long time since we last met, maybe it¡¯s the failure of Dashun City, and the long period of life as a captive that made Liang Yimi lose his former arrogance and courage.  Standing in front of Empress Dowager Liang today, he only felt a strong pressure.  For a moment, I didn't even know what to say.  "Is this the defeat of Dashun City? Are you willing to let go of the humiliation you suffered? Do you want me to return to Lingzhou with such a humiliating peace treaty?" Empress Dowager Liang's series of reactions well explained his reasons for starting the war.  .  Liang Yimi naturally did not dare to disobey what Empress Dowager Liang decided, not to mention that it had already happened and there was no time to stop it.  Furthermore, after hearing such a reason, Liang Yimi felt a little excited. Did her sister mean to help her get revenge?  If revenge can be successful in such a short period of time, then it will not be so embarrassing for him to return to Xingqing Mansion.  I can regain some face, so I don't object.  "Thank you, sister. I don't know how to arrange this battle?" After thanking Liang Yimi, he was more concerned about the strategic deployment. He had suffered many losses before and now understood that reckless actions will not lead to success and must be considered in the long term.  Empress Dowager Liang smiled and said: "Don't worry, my enemies will not let go. When it's time for you to take action, I will give you a chance to avenge your shame." Looking at her sister's proud smile, Liang Yi was very happy  Happy, but vaguely worried, an inexplicable sense of crisis quietly came to my heart.  approximately  Excellent confirmation.  "Mr. Di, you really guessed it!" Lin Zhao had full authority to handle the peace talks. Although the peace treaty had been signed, there were sudden twists and turns, and he could still intervene in some matters.  Of course, he immediately reported to Han Jiang, the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road in Yanzhou, waiting for instructions.  Di Qing was not modest, and said softly: "This is just one of them. Maybe the next thing will be what I unfortunately said." "Oh? Mr. Di said?" Lin Zhao, Jiang Leiting, Li Cheng and others suddenly felt a little confused.  Happy.  "On the surface, the purpose of Xixia's move is Fuzhou, but in the end, the young master is indispensable!" "How can you see it?" Di Qing said with a smile: "Young Master may not know that when you handed over Liang Yimi yesterday, someone was following and monitoring Xixia.  The cavalry is nearby. It's just that the boy from the Zhong family has organized his army well, and his troops are in good order. They don't dare to act rashly! " "What does Mr. Di mean? "A battlefield will surround me?  Starting by himself and changing around him, Lin Zhao didn't know whether to feel honored or sigh.  "It's very possible, but things on the battlefieldThings are changing so fast, it¡¯s really hard to say what will happen!  "Di Qing stroked his beard, his eyes were full of heroism and confidence. It seemed that he had returned to the scene of commanding the army in the northwest many years ago. But now he could only strategize, and could no longer charge into battle with a mask and disheveled hair. "That is to say,  , it¡¯s hard to judge Xixia¡¯s next move?  "Li Cheng looked at the huge sand table in front of him with a hesitant expression. They found the sand table very novel, and at the same time they admired the young master's whimsical ideas. Di Qing said: "There may be a fierce attack on Fuzhou, or there may be a surprise attack.  In Qingjian City, in short, after they guarded Jialu Village, they took the initiative and had more choices.  " Jiang Leiting shook his head and said: "This time Xixia sent troops very suddenly. Although Mingyue Sect was able to detect the movement of the army, the information was very tight, and it is really difficult to grasp the specific trends at the moment.  " "Do you have any suggestions, Mr. Di?"  "The matter has been reported to Han Jiang. Once they take over, Lin Zhao will have no choice but to obey orders. Since this is an opportunity, it is natural to make some contributions while he can still control the situation and respond.  It's the best. Although they can't rush into a war, they still have to race against time. Di Qing pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Master, do you want to verify it?"  " "Verify what?  "Lin Zhao suddenly became interested. "Verify my conjecture and verify the degree of hatred of the young master by Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi!  " "Okay, how to verify?  "Lin Zhao knew that Di Qing would never be such a childish person. There must be another purpose behind such a move. As expected, Di Qing said: "We need to hurry up now. We cannot accurately judge the movements of the Xixia army. Although it is safe to wait for a move, it is not safe.  passive.  If not, what do you think if we turn from passive to active and become guest-oriented?  " Li Cheng asked: "But how to take the initiative?  " Di Qing smiled, a little inscrutable, and said softly: "I have a feeling that in fact, there may not be a detailed battle plan, and it will be strictly implemented.  It must also be based on the battlefield situation. If one of their goals is to deal with the young master, then how will the Xixia people react after the young master appears?  " "The sect leader is saying that you are leading the Xixia people by the nose?  "Jiang Leiting already understood. "If this is the case, we will be more proactive, and we can respond calmly and counterattack powerfully and orderly!  " " But will the Xixia people be fooled?  "Li Cheng was a little worried. Di Qing smiled softly, looked at Lin Zhao and said meaningfully: "It depends on the charm of the young master, but Liang Yi is buried back, which should increase the possibilities!  " Lin Zhao smiled: "Then give it a try, I also want to know the answer!  But what are the specific trends?  " "Now that the young master has taken action, we can consider the matter of Xixia Iron Harrier!  Di Qing said: "This is a bit risky, but it is also a great achievement. If possible, you can try the young master's trick of recruiting cavalry and cutting the horse's legs."  The young master also specially told Zhong Shidao and Liu Changzuo, so naturally he had to find something for them to do!  " "Mr. Di has already made a plan, right?  "Lin Zhao was secretly glad that with an expert like Di Qing here, it would save him a lot of trouble. "We already have half of Suizhou in hand, if we add half of Jingzhou, do you think it's a lot, sir?  Di Qing pointed to the huge sand table and said: "Jialu Village is the key point of connection between Fuzhou and Yanzhou. Xixia can strangle us by the throat."  Then we should treat others in their own way. You see, in fact, Suizhou and Jingzhou are also out of the ordinary?  Can we also grab them by the throat?  " "Then where is their throat?  "Li Cheng asked softly. "This is an enemy with a long neck!  Di Qing smiled and pointed to a blue line on the sand table: "That's it!"  " "Wuding River?  " "That's right!  Di Qing nodded and said: "Young master has informed Zhe Kexing, and the Zhong family is also on standby. When the time comes, the Zhe family army and the Zhong family army will cooperate with each other from the south to the north to advance along the Wuding River and strive to capture the east bank of the Wuding River."  The land is completely in your hands.  " "That's so good!  "Jiang Leiting clapped his hands and said: "In this way, the Xixia army in Jialu Village will lose its retreat, and sooner or later it will be a turtle in the urn!  " Li Chengdao: "Half Suizhou, half Jingzhou, one state, the unprecedented achievements in opening up territory and expanding territory in decades will definitely shock the government and the public!  " "What if we also eliminate the Iron Kites?  "Di Qing smiled. They were full of confidence in the development of the war situation. Even though the Empress Dowager Liang worked hard, how could she be an opponent of Di Gong, a master of war and a peerless general? She would never have thought that the drinks in Jialu Village were prepared by Di Qing.  A special reward from Ke Xing ??Well, let¡¯s do it!  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Since Jialu Village has been captured, the strategic location must not be lost. I should lead the army to recapture it!"  Let¡¯s also make fishing bait to see if we can turn it around and focus on customers!  " "Okay, but sir, please remember to be careful!  "What Di Qing is most worried about is Lin Zhao's safety. After all, on the battlefield, swords and guns have no eyesight. As soon as he finished speaking, some soldiers came to report: "Servant Lin, Qin Shou, the guard of Jialuzhai, came to apologize!  "    "who?  Beast?  "(To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 427: Clever Tips

    Jialu Village was lost, and the Song-Xia War resumed.  The Song Army must respond. Lin Zhao, the Minister of War, is now the person in charge of the Sui and Yan front lines.  Although he had informed Han Jiang, the Xuanfu envoy on Shaanxi Road, the journey was far away and the order had not yet arrived.  Lin Shilang was afraid of missing the opportunity, so it was reasonable to make arrangements immediately.  For the first time in a century, the Ministry of War, which had been sidelined by the Privy Council, finally came to the forefront formally.  Jialu Village is a strategic location, which is related to the connection and coordination between Yanzhou and Fuzhou. Lin Zhao did not dare to neglect and personally led an army of 5,000 to counterattack, vowing to take back Jialu Village and garrison Wudingchuan.  Zhong Yong accompanied him as his deputy.  Lin Zhao originally wanted to lead the way of cultivating teachers, but after all, he was still young and might not be able to take on the big responsibility.  Di Qing was not at ease. After repeated requests, Lin Zhaocai wrote a letter asking Zhong Yong to accompany him.  The fourth son of the Zhong family, a veteran on the battlefield, calm and experienced, with him around, safety can be guaranteed.  Xixia also paid close attention to the target of the Song army. Rushing to help recapture Jialu Village was an expected reaction, but they did not expect that the leader would be Lin Zhao.  Liang Yimi already knew her sister's plan, and said happily: "I didn't expect him to really send out troops!" "I thought he would huddle in Qingjian City, which would be difficult. This is the best!" Empress Dowager Liang was a little worried.  Dede, the reason why she attacked Jialu Village and targeted Fuzhou was because she wanted to make Lin Zhao anxious.  I just didn't expect that Lin Zhao would be easier to take the bait than imagined.  "Sister, is there any fraud involved? Lin Zhao has always been known for his scheming skills!" Perhaps because he suffered too much from being deceived, Liang Yimi felt vaguely afraid of Lin Zhao, at least at the moment he felt vaguely uneasy.  The Empress Dowager Liang rolled her eyes at her younger brother. He was really hopeless. Could it be that once he was bitten by a snake, he would be afraid of well ropes for ten years?  It's good to be calmer, but you shouldn't be so timid and fearful, right?  "I think it must be the pressure from Bianjing!" Empress Dowager Liang has received the news that the "rumors" they spread have worked.  Some officials in the Song Dynasty had already begun impeachment. In order to avoid suspicion, Lin Zhao should be more active.  "Okay!" The queen mother sister took the lead in this matter, so it was hard for him to say anything.  But vaguely, Liang Yimi felt that her sister was a little impulsive, and something might have happened.  But he didn't know the whole story at all.  Everyone unanimously kept secrets about what happened that night.  Especially the ** thing.  Empress Dowager Liang was even less likely to mention it to anyone, as it would always remain a secret.  "Tell Gong Mengxi that he can prepare for action!" Empress Dowager Liang gave an order and said: "Get ready, you go north to Linzhou to take charge of the situation! Just have Tuoba Stone on the south line to stabilize it. Zhong Yong left Wu  Dingchuan, then Yanzhou can also beat them, at least to delay their reinforcements! "The Xixia people didn't know that when Zhong Yong left the Wudingchuan camp.  Zhiqing Jiancheng's Zhong'e had arrived quietly.  The two younger generation leaders among Zhongshi Dao and Zhongshi are also gearing up and eager to give it a try.  "Okay!" Liang Yimi understood his sister's hard work. As long as Jialu Village can be defended, Linzhou and Fuzhou will be in the same pocket.  If there is any breakthrough, it will be a great achievement.  My sister intends to make a meritorious deed and wash away her shame.  It is also convenient for returning to Xingqingfu in the future.  Mengmeng was already prepared. When he knew that the Queen Mother had ordered him to lead the Iron Kites, and the main target was to target Lin Zhao, he was very proud.  This time I must make this imaginary underestimated enemy (in fact) pay the price so that I can get revenge.  No matter what, if Lin Zhao hadn¡¯t set a trap for himself by going to meet Zhe Wenxin, how could he have fallen out of favor like he is today?  Mengmeng was holding a breath in her heart.  As long as you give him a chance, he won't let it go.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Uncle Yi, go back to Qingjian City and bring five thousand troops with you, ready to rush to Jia's aid at any time.  Luzhai!" Zhonge thought for a long time at the Wudingchuan camp and gave this instruction.  "But" Zhong'e shook his head and said, "I'll just tell Lin Dongyang when the time comes. He only brought five thousand Qingqi. Facing the Iron Kites, he seemed a little weak. We can't let him be with your fourth uncle."  "Dangerous place." Now Zhong E had the guts to appreciate and praise Lin Zhao. He had asked them to be prepared to prevent the Xixia people from repeating themselves. It was indeed true.  After hearing Lin Zhao's countermeasures, I was even more surprised. It turned out that Lin Zhao had a big plan and had already planned a counterattack. It seemed that he had foreseen it and planned the countermeasures even more carefully. It can be seen that Lin Zhao was very skilled in the art of war.  His achievements are extraordinary.  The most important thing is that Lin Zhao seems to have deliberately arranged it, and the Zhong family plays an extremely important role in it, which will definitely be a great achievement.  I am very grateful for this kindness, so I naturally want to reciprocate it, and the whole family is naturally willing to cooperate.  Lin Zhao left most of the credit to them, but did the more risky things himself. AlthoughHe had already asked his fourth brother Zhong Yong to help, but he was still a little worried, so he asked Zhong Shidao to prepare to go to support.  "There are not many troops in Qingjian City, and the defense will be relatively weak" Zhong Shidao also has his own worries. Qingjian City is the base camp of their Zhong family, so there is no room for loss.  "Don't worry, with your father in charge, you can barely support it. Besides, with our army in front, it will not be easy for the Xixia people to bypass and attack the city!" Zhong E is mature and prudent, and has considered all aspects of things more carefully.  "That's good!" Just as Zhong Shidao was about to leave, he was informed that Liu Changzuo was here.  The war in Xixia started again, Lin Zhao made various responses, and people from all walks of life were taking action, but he was not assigned anything.  This made Liu Changzuo a little unhappy. What happened to Lin Zhao?  Do you look down on him or don't trust him?  It stands to reason that a general should obey orders completely, but when a battle breaks out ahead, he is left with nothing to do. How can he sit still?  Especially since he was Lin Zhao's bodyguard general. But when Lin Zhao set out, he led basically all Zhong family troops, and the bodyguard general beside him was Zhong Yong. What was going on?  Liu Changzuo couldn't think of anything, so he came to Wudingchuan to find out. Zhonge who was stationed here must have made arrangements for him.  Seeing Liu Changzuo's expression, Zhong Shidao understood everything. He slapped his forehead and said, "I almost missed something important!" "Uncle Yi" "Brother Chang Zuo, don't be anxious!" Liu Changzuo was beaten by Zhong Shidao as soon as he opened his mouth.  Broken: "I know your purpose of coming. In fact, Brother Dongyang did not neglect you. He just set off in a hurry and did not have time to explain. He has already made arrangements, and the military orders are in this bag." Liu Changzuo took the letter and opened the bag.  I saw a letter and after browsing it hastily, my face became a little more happy.  It turns out that Lin Zhao had already made arrangements and dealt with it very appropriately. And according to the situation, if he had executed it well, it would have been a great achievement!  "Brother Chang Zuo, just follow the plan!" "Hey!" Liu Changzuo left happily, and Master Zhong immediately started to act.  Lin Zhao¡¯s inadvertent plan was immediately implemented

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 428: The Strategy of Exhausting the Troops

    May and June are the time when the trees are lush and green.  However, when walking in the wilderness of the northwest, there are many abrupt mountains and no patches of green.  Lin Zhao looked at it, with a look of worry on his face.  This was the Song Dynasty, and the vegetation destruction on the Loess Plateau was so serious, and the water and soil erosion in thousands of ravines was becoming more and more serious.  During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, palaces were built on a large scale and many trees were cut down.  Since then, this land has been subject to constant wars. The Sui and Tang Dynasties faced Turks, and today the Song Dynasty faces Liao and Xia. The Loess Plateau has been the hardest hit area by war, so a lot of vegetation has been destroyed.  In recent years, the Song Dynasty implemented a fortress defense system in the northwest, and large-scale logging was once again involved in the construction process Many factors came together, coupled with the cold climate during the two Song Dynasties, which caused the destruction of tree vegetation on the Loess Plateau and even the entire Yellow River Basin.  Serious, soil erosion has also been aggravated.  Ecological damage will inevitably lead to disasters, and floods in the Yellow River are the best example of this.  The Yellow River burst one after another during the Song Dynasty, and the increasingly serious floods were caused by this.  Lin Zhao is very clear that the most fundamental way to solve the Yellow River flood problem is to maintain water and soil.  This is a long-term process and naturally quite difficult.  Especially the upper reaches of the Yellow River are almost entirely in the hands of Xixia and Tubo.  Therefore, if you want to heal the Yellow River, you must first defeat them.  It is best to unify the northwest so that we can coordinate actions and start solving the Yellow River floods.  Now, Lin Zhao is working hard for such a thing. Today's goal is to lure the snake out of the hole. That snake is the iron kite that Xixia is proud of.  Although I don¡¯t know the exact current location of Tie Yaozi, my bait has appeared openly, just as Di Qing said.  Lin Zhao also really wanted to verify to see if he was the bait.  Can you attract the Xixia cavalry?  "Dongyang, are the Xixia people really coming?" Zhong Yong already knew that the purpose of their trip was not to rescue Jialuzhai, but for another purpose.  Zhong Yong did not object to Lin Zhao's speculation, but was somewhat curious.  Lin Zhao smiled: "Old General Zhong. In fact, I'm not sure, but I just have this feeling. After all, Liang Yi was buried and put back! He hates me so much!" Of course, the point is Liang.  The Queen Mother's hatred, but those romantic affairs must never be spoken out.  Although telling it out seems to bring some limelight and make Xixia people gnash their teeth.  But Lin Zhao is not the kind of show-off prodigal.  Let alone give evidence to those guys in Bianjing who are full of benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust, and let them impeach their own personal style issues.  "Haha!" Zhong Yong's simple answer was undoubtedly a bit embarrassing.  After all, this matter is a bit reckless, a bit like a bet.  It is reasonable for Zhong Yong to have doubts.  Lin Zhao smiled awkwardly and replied: "You are a little reckless, but even if the Xixia people don't show up, we can jointly attack Jialu Village with the Fuzhou Zhejia, or attack Jingzhou. If the Xixia people show up, we can still do it."  Come on, old general, think about it, annihilating Tie Yaozi is a feat that will be famous all over the world and will go down in history!" When Zhong Yong mentioned this, his heart was moved. Tie Yaozi was the most elite cavalry in Xixia.  If he could really be defeated, let alone what kind of earth-shattering fame he would gain.  Just the joy and pride in your heart will make people extremely satisfied.  As a soldier, is there anything more satisfying than defeating a tough opponent?  "It's just" Zhong Yong said: "Dongyang, Tie Yaozi is an elite cavalry after all. Can five thousand of us do it?" Zhong Laosi is not afraid of death, but he doesn't want unnecessary sacrifices. He hopes to fight safely.  Victory.  "Old general, you look at the weather. You are sweating even when you are wearing ordinary armor, let alone heavy armor?" Lin Zhao smiled: "Why should I bring light cavalry out? They have better mobility. The worst is, if you can't fight, you can just run away."  "Cut the cavalry up and chop down the horse's legs, it sounds pretty good!" Zhong Yong murmured to himself: "Dongyang has never encountered the iron kite, but it feels very familiar?" Naturally, Lin Zhao couldn't tell Zhong.  Yong, this is a method that a later general named Yue Fei tried on the Iron Buddha of the Jin Dynasty.  Now that history is changing inadvertently, Wanyan Aguda is happily growing up in the Song Dynasty. Can the Jurchens still rise?  Will the Iron Buddha Temple still appear?  All are still unknown.  "You'll know once you try it, thank you General!" Lin Zhao didn't know how to answer. The method was available, but whether it would work or not would only be known after actual combat testing.  Zhong Yong knew that Lin Zhao had another back-up plan. Wudinghe's strategy had already begun. The Zhong family would play an extremely important role in it. As long as it succeeded, it would definitely be a great achievement.  Therefore, Lin Zhao should try his best to cooperate with Lin Zhao's arrangements, even if it is a bit risky, he is obliged to do so.  "Okay!" Zhong Yong is getting stronger and stronger, and is looking forward to regaining his glory on the battlefield.  Since you want to make fishing bait, you naturally have to be high-profile.?It can be said that they are showing off all the way, lest others don't know their existence.  As expected, Meng Mengyu, who had been hiding near Jingzhou, soon received the news.  This time he led three thousand Iron Kites to attack, although the total strength of the Iron Kites was as many as five thousand.  But there is also a very practical issue that must be considered. The Empress Dowager Liang and Guo Xiang are both in Suizhou, and they must be protected by their own troops during the war.  After all, Tie Yaozi is nominally the bodyguard of the Xixia Kingdom. At such an important moment, he must not lose his responsibility.  Although there were only three thousand people and the enemy's strength was as many as five thousand, Mengmengtuo didn't care at all and was not worried at all.  He was well aware of Tie Yaozi's combat effectiveness. Three thousand men were no less effective on the battlefield than thirty thousand men.  As powerful as five thousand Song troops, he was naturally no match for him. He was very confident about this.  Since Empress Dowager Liang asked him to lead Tie Yaozi into battle, Mengmengyu was keenly aware that this was an excellent opportunity, a good opportunity for revenge.  As long as he wins this battle, it will be the capital for him to make a comeback. This will be the case both in the Xixia court and in the eyes of the Empress Dowager Liang, so he must not miss it.  "At the same time, I can also take revenge on the "big enemy" Lin Zhao, which is really comforting.  Ruby Buyao's scam at that time cost him a heavy price, and Meng Mengni still remembered it in his heart.  And he had a vague feeling that Empress Dowager Liang's expression would change abnormally every time she mentioned Lin Zhao.  Is there something going on between them?  He had vague suspicions.  Although it was just a little suspicion, it also made him jealous.  Even more annoyed.  Therefore, leading Tie Yaozi to fight this time is not only a battle for survival, but also a battle for revenge, so Mengmeng is very concerned about it.  Empress Dowager Liang had previously predicted that she would attack Jialu Village and threaten Fuzhou.  Lin Zhao cares about his wife and uncle, and will definitely deal with it.  It would be best if Lin Zhao rushed to Jialu Village. If not, then Tie Yaozi would cooperate with Tuoba Shi's army to attack Yanzhou directly.  He has been paying close attention to Lin Zhao's movements, waiting for opportunities.  Soon after, news came that Lin Zhao personally led an army to counterattack Jialu Village. ???????????????????????????? was very happy.  The strategy of surrounding the point and calling for reinforcements is indeed a good one.  Jialuzhai is a good bait, and now Lin Zhao is biting the hook.  Then it¡¯s time to start closing the net here.  The three thousand iron kites were very confident in the five thousand Song army, as if they had seen the dawn of victory and saw Lin Zhao being trampled under his feet.  So, three thousand iron kites immediately dispatched from Jingzhou, waiting for the Song army to arrive halfway.  As for someone suggesting setting up an ambush, Gong Mengyu shook his head gently.  Not seriously.  How effective can an ambush be?  After all, the number of people is limited, so just kill them by surprise.  In a head-on fight, Song Jun was definitely no match.  How can it be that the reputation of Iron Kitten has been ruined?  Reduce the shock to the Song Army?  ¡°Perhaps it was Tie Yaozi¡¯s strength that made Meng Mengxiao forget himself, or maybe it was jealousy and hatred that made him a little impulsive.  His attack was somewhat rash.  The matter of waiting for work and waiting for the rabbit has turned into a situation where the brave will win when they meet on a narrow road.  Mingyue Sect has already detected Tie Yaozi's situation and is aware of his movements at any time.  They vaguely felt that Tie Yaozi might deal with them, so Lin Zhao and Di Qing had already made plans to fight back.  It was originally a matter of mutual calculation, and the only thing to compare was who was smarter.  Of course, sometimes we have to compare who has better luck.  Regarding Tie Yaozi¡¯s movements, Lin Zhao got the news almost immediately.  Zhong Yong was very curious about how the information came so quickly. How did Lin Zhao do it?  The existence of Mingyue Sect is a secret, so it can only be said to be the result of the investigation by Fuzhou scouts.  The Zhe family has been operating in Yunzhong for more than two years. It is obvious to all that the foundation is deep and the intelligence system is perfect, so Zhong Yong has no doubts.  Lin Zhao was relieved that the explanation was clear for the time being. It seemed that he would have to confess to Zhe Wenxin when he returned to Fuzhou.  Of course, Lin Zhao was in a dilemma as to whether he should continue to conceal the matter and how to explain it to Zhe Wenxin.  ¡°But I can¡¯t worry about that much right now, dealing with the Iron Kites is the key.  Still hundreds of miles away from Jialuzhai, Lin Zhao received news that he was about to encounter Tie Baozi.  It was also at this time that Lin Zhao knew that the commander of Tie Yaozi was Gong Mengyou, but he had no interaction with Gong Mengyou, and he had never encountered them head-on when they were in Fuzhou. Li Cheng and Jiang Leiting were responsible for those deceptions and obstructions.  Therefore, Lin Zhao didn't know that Mengmengyue hated him. Many times, the commander's mentality and personal preferences had a huge impact on the outcome of the battle.  Lin Zhao was very excited to learn that Tie Yaozi was waiting halfway, and Zhong Yong was relieved.  As expected, this is a huge concern for their confidence.  Now that the first step was guessed, the subsequent plans were naturally not much different.  The generals of the Song Army were all gearing up and eager to give it a try especially when they learned that Tie Yaozi had an ambush, but it was half way.Lin Zhao became even more excited as he waited.  This saves a lot of things. It can be seen that the opponent is more conceited. The arrogant soldiers may not necessarily be defeated, but it is much easier to deal with.  And it is so easy to engage with the opponent, so the next strategy can be implemented You are really cooperative. Lin Zhao smiled softly, and after a brief discussion with Zhong Yong, he immediately made arrangements  Although there is no real ambush, it is still hidden. It is best to be unexpected.  Hard work paid off, and after a lot of waiting, Song Jun finally arrived.  From a distance, I saw the high-flying flag with the word "Lin" very clearly on it, which was obviously the representative of Lin Zhao's identity.  Mengmeng looked at it, with a cold smile on her lips.  He didn't notice the sweat dripping from the soldier's forehead, and the war horse seemed to be shaking in discomfort.  He just looked at the approaching enemies in front, and when the Song army approached, he ordered the entire front to attack.  Not to mention, the momentum of three thousand iron kites is extraordinary.  After all, they are heavily armored cavalry, and their charge is absolutely overwhelming, with dust filling the sky and the rumble of horse hooves.  The momentum is huge and the power is even more astonishing.  The Song army was caught off guard.  When they were about to form a formation to resist, a gap was opened by the iron kites.  There was an immediate chaos, and the impact of the heavy armored cavalry could not be overshadowed.  Gong Mengxiao smiled coldly, and immediately mobilized his army to continuously attack. The Song army's formation was suddenly in chaos, and it was impossible to launch effective resistance.  The light cavalry was undefended.  How can it be the opponent of heavy armored cavalry?  Especially in a head-on fight, it's basically like hitting a rock with an egg, and it's not an opponent at all.  In an instant, the Song army was completely in chaos. Not to mention the number of casualties, at least it was completely in chaos.  No resistance could be organized, and the generals could not even be found.  My confidence seemed to have been greatly affected, and it could even be said that I was scared out of my wits.  When they saw the situation, they ran away in all directions and became a mess.  "Gong Mengxiao is very proud. Tie Yaozi's combat effectiveness is naturally unmistakable, and the effect is very obvious."  The Song army retreated faster than expected, but Lin Zhao was not found in the battle circle, which made him a little regretful.  The Song army escaped, and perhaps Lin Zhao was among them. How could Mengmenghe be willing to let go of the opportunity?  Immediately ordered the iron kite to pursue.  The Song army is a light cavalry, which may not be able to fight head-on, but it can escape much faster.  However, in Gong Mengyou's eyes, he didn't think there was anything wrong with this situation.  On the contrary, he felt that the Song army was fleeing, and he felt even more proud. He ordered the army to pursue quickly and must annihilate the Song army, with the key to capturing Lin Zhao alive. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? eager to win, did not notice a problem.  Over there are the Iron Harriers, which are heavily armored cavalry. The soldiers and horses themselves are not light in weight. They are bold and powerful when charging head-on.  But there was a problem when running long distances. The soldiers pursued them under heavy armor, which was very tiring.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: It¡¯s midsummer, the sky is bright and the sun is shining brightly, and the temperature is not ordinary high.  You'll get sweaty just standing in heavy armor, let alone running around.  If you are a light cavalry, there will be a certain amount of cool breeze blowing on your face during fast running, soothing the heat.  But the iron kite was different. The heavy armor on their bodies completely offset the effect of the cool breeze, and the heat became more and more unbearable.  After running for a short time, everyone was sweating, panting, their faces were even redder, and they were exhausted. They even started to have symptoms of heatstroke Fortunately, they can hold on.  But war horses are different. For heavily armored cavalry, war horses bear more than twice the weight as usual.  It doesn't matter if it's only for a short period of time, it doesn't matter if you rush to kill fiercely in a short distance on the battlefield, but running is more annoying.  After a period of pursuit, even the first-class Xixia horses were panting and even foaming at the mouth.  Even if the whip is whipped, the war horse will not continue to move forward The party members who grew up on horses know that if they continue, the horse's lungs may burst, and they must not run any longer  I was very unhappy with this situation, but there was nothing I could do about it.  Looking at the red-faced and sweaty soldiers, he felt helpless. Today, he really fell short But a moment later, there was a sudden rumble on the ground. When Meng Mengyu saw the Song Army flag again, he realized that something was wrong.  Suddenly there was a chill on my back, a bit chilly to the bone, and there was a strong uneasiness in my heart.  The Song army came back, and the troops came back neatly At this moment, the iron kites were exhausted, and they were all extremely hot, and some cavalrymen even had symptoms of heatstroke.  Many soldiers simply took off their heavy armor to keep cool.  At this moment, the Song army suddenly came back with no time to put on their clothes and could not organize effective resistance at all.  Both men and horses were in a very bad condition, their combat effectiveness was reduced, and they were no longer as capable as usual.  ¡°I have to say that Empress Dowager Liang made a mistake.  The Iron Kites are elite, but the heavy armored cavalry are only suitable for charging on the frontal battlefield, to attack the military formation and tear apart the defense line.Use.  It was definitely not suitable for long-range harassment and pursuit. She didn't know much about military affairs, so she ignored this issue.  Thinking that Tie Yaozi is their most elite army, it is best to deal with Lin Zhao Of course, if Tie Yaozi is deployed in Jialu Village, or elsewhere to face the Song army head-on.  Or it could be an ambush halfway, and the effect would be obvious.  But it happened that the commander was Gong Mengyao. Empress Dowager Liang thought that Gongmengyao was someone close to her and was trustworthy, so she would feel more at ease if she entrusted the elite to him.  At the same time, she also hopes that he can make some achievements and increase his qualifications to strengthen the strength around her. After all, there are not many people around her.  But it seemed that Mengmeng was too eager for quick success, too conceited, eager to win, and made mistakes in command.  Lin Zhao seized this opportunity. After the Qianjun fought with Tie Yaozi, their defeat was inevitable.  In a head-on competition, they are no match and will definitely lose. In this case, they will simply retreat The light cavalry is good at running, and hot weather is the best helper. Heavy armor has become a burden for the iron kites. Their retreat is actually a matter of running away.  It's the best way to wear down your troops.  Now when the Xixia Iron Harriers were exhausted, the Song Army suddenly came back to kill them.  Waiting for work, the unexpected situation is completely reversed.  Seeing this situation, Meng Mengyou has completely understood.  Regret is inevitable, but the most important thing is to deal with the situation. In his opinion, the situation is not that bad.  Although the combat power has declined, Tie Yaozi is still very strong and can definitely fight against the Song army

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 429: Natural Boundary Line

    When the battle really started, Mengmengyou realized that he seemed to be wrong!  It is true that the Song army was light cavalry, but when they came back this time, all the weapons in their hands were replaced by broadswords.  There are even some more infantry.  Not only that, the Song Army also deliberately avoided frontal fighting. In addition to fighting with the iron kites above, the main targets were all aimed at the horses, or the horse's legs to be precise.  ?Cut the cavalry up and chop down the horse's legs, but the focus in the early stage is to chop down the horse's legs.  For heavy armored cavalry, it is true that the war horses will be protected, but they cannot be wrapped tightly in all places. The horse's legs are an obvious flaw.  With the neighing of the war horse, the horse's legs were cut off, and the cavalry on the horse rolled to the ground. Then he was greeted by the top-down machete of the Song Army's light cavalry, and blood spattered with a splat.  Some Xixia soldiers were more lucky. After falling off their horses, they escaped disaster and were able to pick up weapons to resist.  It's just that they wear heavy armor, which is a good defense on horseback. Because they have war horses to move around, their flexibility will not be affected.  But it's different now. The heavy armor affects their speed and power.  It is self-evident what the result will be when sluggish infantry confronts agile cavalry.  Especially after the run just now, he was already exhausted and his combat effectiveness was greatly reduced. He was no match for the Song Army.  Mengmeng could see clearly that the proud Tie Yaozi had not shown its effectiveness at all. Instead, it had been in a weak situation, and the situation became worse and worse.  Soon, more than half of the three thousand Iron Kites were dead or injured, and the iconic heavy armor became a burden and a huge burden.  Let them fail miserably.  At this time, the only thing to do is to retreat.  If it continues, it will still be a situation of being slaughtered by others, and the Xixia soldiers no longer want to fight.  The always proud Tie Yaozi finally suffered a loss, which also dealt a big blow to their confidence. It is inevitable that the Xixia people's morale will be low.  It is not easy to retreat when you want. The heavy armored cavalry has poor attack ability.  Naturally, his ability to escape is not much better.  So being chased all the way by the Song army, the elite Xixia Iron Kites had to abandon their helmets and armor. The three thousand people suffered a lot of losses, and only three or four hundred people escaped.  "Shilang Lin, are you still chasing me?" The people coming were Qin Shou and Qin Wuyang, the guards of Jialu Village.  As soon as he heard his name, Lin Zhao wanted to laugh.  It seems that in later generations, someone once selected various deceptive names for sons.  Du Ziteng, Wei Shengjin, and Qin Shou are all on the list.  I thought it was just a joke, but I didn't expect that someone would actually have such a name. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? laugh.  After laughing, I still focused on business.  After all, Jialu Village was lost, and it stands to reason that he was at fault. However, the loss of Jialu Village was expected, and Lin Zhao knew the inside story best.  Therefore, Qin Wuyang cannot be completely blamed, not to mention that he was born in Fuzhou and was the son of his uncle Zhe Kexing.  After the loss of Jialu Village, the Xixia army continued to invade mainly to the north, and the roads were blocked.  Unable to go to report the news, he went to the front line of Suiyan to pray and apologize to Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao did not make things difficult for him, but of course some nominal punishment was necessary.  Then, with a formidable enemy at hand, it was the high-sounding reasons for employing people, so that they could be punished and make meritorious deeds.  During this attack, Qin Wuyang also followed him and served as the vanguard.  The reason why Mengmeng was fooled had a lot to do with his previous performance of pretending to be defeated.  Lin Zhao and Zhong Yong were both satisfied with this.  "No need, don't chase after the bandits, our goal has been achieved!" Lin Zhao waved his hand gently, there can only be a few hundred people, there is no need to chase after them.  The goal has been achieved, and there are many casualties on our side. It is really not necessary.  The hundreds of iron kites that escaped were not seriously injured. As for Gong Mengyou, one can imagine what would happen to the general after his defeat.  Especially for a signature elite like Tie Yaozi, Lin Zhao couldn't help but sympathize with him.  Zhong Yongce immediately stepped forward and said: "Dongyang, I have seen it today. Tomorrow, the news of defeating Tie Yaozi will spread throughout the northwest. This is an unprecedented achievement!"  "The first contribution." Lin Zhao was very polite, and Zhong Yong knew it well, waving his hand and saying, "Shilang Lin, you are so good at predicting things and planning well, how can I dare to take credit for it?"  As long as the Wuding River is done properly, the family will definitely be a great success.  Everything was arranged by Lin Zhao. When it came to making Tie Yao Zi famous, it was natural that he could not compete with Lin Zhao for the limelight.  They all know the seriousness of the matter and are well aware of it.  "Hehe, it's just a blind cat that ran into a dead mouse!" Lin Zhao smiled, and there was an element of gambling involved in this.  It just happened to be successful. I didn't expect Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi to really hate them so much. Alas!  Although Zhong Yong also feels this way, it¡¯s hard to say it out loud.  After all, things are developing according to Lin Zhao's prediction, and the final result is also the same. A great victory, everyone is happy, what else is there to be dissatisfied with?  &nbsp; "Dongyang, what should be done next?" Zhong Yong is very humble and self-aware. He is completely in the position of a deputy and obeys Lin Zhao's arrangements in everything.  "Old General, you don't have to be polite. I thought that after taking care of Tie Yaozi, we can attack Jialu Village. However, I don't recommend a forced attack. After all, the fortress is also very strong. It is not easy to conquer with tight defenses.  Now we only need to send troops to defend on the outside, but we must cut off their retreat and the connection between them and Suizhou." "That's fine!" Zhong Yong is not opposed to attacking at the moment.  Smart move.  If there is progress on the Wuding River side, Jialu Village may be destroyed without an attack, so there is no need to cause unnecessary sacrifices.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Well, let Qin Wuyang follow the old general. He knows the situation there best." "I will obey the general's orders!" Qin Wuyang naturally does everything he wants, and he will not accept any opportunity to make meritorious deeds.  miss.  "As for me" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I guess it's time for Ambassador Han Xuan to go to the front line. I have to go back! I'll leave the matter of Jialu Village to the veteran. Over in Fuzhou, my uncle has already received the news.  My letter must have been prepared and you will be able to cooperate. " "You can go back to Jialuzhai and leave it to me!" Zhong Yong is also a veteran on the battlefield, so he can naturally handle this matter very appropriately.  .  Soon afterwards, Zhong Shidao arrived with thousands of reinforcements.  Yan Ming was worried about their safety, so he sent reinforcements.  Lin Zhao did not object to this, but was a little moved. The Zhong family was pretty good, and they were willing to leave Qingjian City empty while ensuring their own safety, and of course their fourth uncle.  However, after Zhong Shidao arrived, he smiled and said: "It seems that uncle's worries are unnecessary, and I don't seem to have to come!" "I accept your offer!" Lin Zhao smiled softly, and he had to accept any kind offer.  Zhong Shi Dao was surprised. He had naturally heard of Xixia Tie Yao Zi, and he knew his strength well.  Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao defeated Tie Yaozi so easily, with an almost one-sided victory.  In such a situation, it is impossible not to accept it.  Coupled with the arrangements at Wuding River, Zhong Shidao suddenly felt the need to get to know Lin Zhao again, and he felt a lot more admiration and respect in his heart.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "It's just good luck!" Xixia people are really cooperative. In some cases, Lin Zhao himself thought it was a coincidence, but it happened just right and it really happened.  Zhong Yong said that this is luck, and Di Qing said that if there are many coincidences, it is luck. The Emperor's Family believes this very much.  Zhong Shidao said with a smile: "Whether it's strength or luck, it's all due to Brother Dongyang's ingenious plans, strategies, real swords and real guns. This credit is indispensable. From tomorrow on, Brother Dongyang will be famous all over the world, Xixia  People might be frightened by this news." "I hope so!" Lin Zhao smiled slightly and asked, "By the way, have Wuding River started taking action?" "Uncle and Liu Changzuo should start taking action!"  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Lin Zhao and Mengmeng were having a heated fight here, Sui  The state has also taken action.  General Liu Changzuo stationed on the front line of Suizhou suddenly led an army to attack Suizhou. The Xixia people took the initiative to tear up the peace treaty and took the lead. The Song Dynasty naturally did not need to be polite, and it was reasonable to counterattack.  Liu Changzuo¡¯s five thousand cavalrymen are elites from Gyeongju. They were suppressed by the Xixia people during the earlier battle of Gyeongju. They were holding their breath in their hearts. At this moment, they were like tigers coming out of their cages, and their combat power was astonishing.  Not only that, they also launched a banner to capture Empress Dowager Liang alive.  ¡°It¡¯s no secret anyway, and publicly announcing it can boost morale.  Of course, Liu Changzuo's troops were limited, so it was not easy to easily conquer Suizhou, but the attack played a very good role.  It would not be easy for the Xixia army under Suizhou City to march south to Yanzhou.  Moreover, the main attention of the Xixia people was focused on Suizhou City, and the reinforcements that arrived from Yanzhou in time also actively cooperated, which alleviated the problem of insufficient troops to a certain extent.  Tuoba Shi was very helpless. Empress Dowager Liang put the main force in Linzhou and Fuzhou, leaving most of it in the hands of Liang Yimi.  The strength of his own men was limited, and the safety of Suizhou was indispensable. Now he was worried about the safety of Empress Dowager Liang, so he did not dare to leave the city at all, and made a gesture of defending Suizhou to buy time for Liang Yimi.  At the same time, he also mobilized the troops near Suizhou to shrink back and concentrate his troops to deal with the Song army.  As a result, Suizhou's perimeter is empty and its defense is very weak.  Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, the Zhong family army stationed in Wudingchuan set off, and under the leadership of General Zhonge, they quickly moved north along the Wuding River. They met with great momentum along the way and encountered little resistance.  At the same time, the army coming all the way from Fuzhou also cameQuickly heading south in the direction of Wuding River, their goal is to return to Jingzhou City.  The ultimate goal is to govern across the river. The natural dividing line of Wuding River is finally going to come in handy

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 430: Poor Wuding Riverside Bones

    Han Jiang, the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road who was in Yanzhou, received the news. Although he had not arrived in person, he urgently dispatched 20,000 troops to the north for reinforcements.  In fact, since the peace talks began, they have been on guard and stationed an army in Suizhou and Yanzhou to be prepared.  It was originally just a defensive measure, but now it is of great use.  With reinforcements, Liu Changzuo would be much more relaxed. Twenty-five thousand troops would be enough to put pressure on Suizhou.  This caused Xixia to shrink its troops and assume a defensive posture, so Qingjian City was not hindered.  In this regard, Queen Mother Liang did not feel depressed.  After all, their main attack direction this time is Linzhou and Fuzhou.  Furthermore, Lin Zhao went to Jialu Village, and Tie Yaozi had already launched an attack on a special target, so that was the focus.  As for the Suizhou and Yanzhou front lines, it would be best if there is a breakthrough. If not, it doesn't matter. Just be defensive.  Although Tuoba Stone has kept Suizhou City watertight, it is still a dangerous place that is precarious in the wind and rain.  It was not good for the Empress Dowager Liang to go into danger alone. Tuoba Shi persuaded her several times, hoping that the remaining two thousand iron kites and Linghu guards would be dispatched to escort the Empress Dowager to Yinzhou for safety.  But Empress Dowager Liang did not move at all. The reason was that if she left, it would shake the morale of the army and damage morale.  Since the Song Dynasty had already taken the banner of capturing the Empress Dowager Liang alive, she simply disclosed the news that she was in Suizhou to boost the morale of the army and avoid suspicion by the soldiers, making the Empress Dowager of Xixia appear cowardly.  As a result, the Song Army's offensive became more fierce.  Perhaps the Song Army officers and soldiers had worries and doubts before, but now that they learned that the Empress Dowager Liang was in Suizhou City, they attacked even harder. It can be said that their morale was greatly boosted.  I vowed to make great achievements.  But Liu Changzuo knew what was going on.  What is your mission?  Lin Zhao said it.  As long as you delay Tuoba Stone, it will be a great achievement.  Of course, even if they are just pretending here in Suizhou, they still have to look good.  Empress Dowager Liang thought that her arrangements were thorough, but she ignored a principled issue. She could never make the decision on the battlefield, nor could she do whatever she wanted. Trends were simply unpredictable.  She thought that the main battlefields would be in Linzhou and Fuzhou.  The Song army will do its best to rescue Jialu Village, and then fight Xixia in Linzhou and Fuzhou.  Empress Dowager Liang had a good idea. She thought rationally about the shape of the Song Dynasty's territory in the northwest.  But they ignored one of the most fundamental truths: the straight line between two points is the shortest.  It is still possible to pass directly through the land of Xixia, and it will be more convenient and faster. Wuding River is the best passage.  It is true that fixed thinking kills people.  Just when they were holding on to Suizhou and Liang Yi was fighting vigorously in Linzhou, Zhonge, who was stationed in Wudingchuan, immediately sent troops and quickly headed north along the Wuding River Valley.  "Zhe Kexing of Fuzhou also immediately sent troops after receiving the summons from his brother-in-law.  Going south along the Wuding River, the armies of both sides soon met in Jingzhou.  Although Jingzhou City was not captured.  But it also isolated the Jingzhou Army on the east bank of the Wuding River. To a certain extent, the east bank of the Wuding River was already in the hands of the Song Army.  Most of the Jingzhou army went to attack Jialu Village and guard the communication channels of the Song army.  The remaining troops could barely hold on to Jingzhou City, and it was almost impossible to counterattack the Song army.  What's more, the Song Dynasty dispatched the elite Zhong Family Army and Zhe Family Army. Now that the two armies join forces, they are even more unstoppable.  Under such circumstances, Wuding River was immediately controlled by the Song army, and the Xixia army did not dare to do anything.  At Wuding River, Zhong E burst out laughing after meeting Zhe Kexing. It was really refreshing to deal with the Xixia people this time.  Especially Zhe Kexing, he was finally able to avenge the defeat of Jingzhou and avenge his previous humiliation.  The Zhong family army also felt proud and proud. There had never been such a major victory in the battle between Song and Xia.  If possible, this time the land east of Wuding River can be completely controlled by the Song Dynasty.  You know, many of these were originally lost territories. Of course, they were occupied by Li Yuanhao, and the Song Dynasty acquiesced.  Now it can be regarded as regaining lost ground, and it can also be regarded as opening up territory. No matter from any angle, they have made a great achievement.  Of course, all of this is thanks to Lin Zhao. If Lin Zhao hadn't planned it, how could they have achieved such a feat.  "General Zhe, it's all your sister-in-law's clever calculations and good plans!" Zhong E was envious. People like Lin Zhao are the sons-in-law of the Zhe family. Their future is limitless. They will definitely be of great benefit to the Zhe family in the future. It's a pity that he doesn't have one.  daughter.  However, Lin Zhao is pretty good for the Zhong family. Of course, it needs further strengthening.  Zhong E thought to himself that he might consider letting Uncle Yi and him be brothers with different surnames Zhe Kexing would naturally be happy to have such a powerful sister-in-law, but it was a pity that he had never met him.  "Your sister-in-law is young and promising, and has a lot of talent. General Zhe will never let you down." Zhe Kexing smiled and said, "That's natural. The person my sister-in-law likes will definitely not go wrong." &nbsp; "Before leaving, I heard Minister Lin say that after the war calms down, he will go to Fuzhou to visit him, so you should be well prepared!" "That's natural!" Zhe Kexing is also looking forward to it, hoping to meet his brother-in-law as soon as possible.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the battle situation at Wuding River was sent to Suizhou, Empress Dowager Liang was shocked and the situation suddenly changed.  Very bad.  At this time, the disciples east of Wuding River were actually controlled by the Song army, and half of Suizhou and half of Jingzhou were lost.  The retreat of the Xixia army in Jialu Village was cut off, and it was completely surrounded by the Song army on three sides, with the roaring Yellow River to the east.  The war in Linzhou, which was originally progressing well, also fell into trouble. The Song army actively mobilized its army to the north through the Wuding River for reinforcements, which made Liang Yimi's situation very bad. The situation that seemed to be relatively smooth disappeared in an instant.  Without a trace, he was trapped.  At this moment, Liang Yi regretted his mistake, and his only hope was to ambush Lin Zhao's iron kite. If they succeeded here, it would be a consolation and save some face.  Unfortunately, things went against expectations, and Gong Mengxi came back with only three to four hundred defeated soldiers.  Tie Yaozi suffered a disastrous defeat, suffered heavy casualties, and was almost completely wiped out This was completely the result of a complete defeat.  Empress Dowager Liang was very angry. This was a huge blow to her and the Xixia Kingdom.  She also had the idea to counterattack Wuding River, but Liu Changzuo suddenly withdrew his troops at this time, and 25,000 troops assisted Zhong'e to firmly guard the Wuding River channel.  At this time, Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, also arrived in Suizhou.  The accompanying army tightly defended the border, and Tuoba Stone in Suizhou could not do anything at all.  Not only that, Wang Shao from Qingzhou received the news and took action to counterattack Xixia.  For a time, Xixia's situation was extremely bad.  In desperation, she had to retreat Before leaving, the Empress Dowager Liang looked at the Wuding River that was out of reach in the east, and lamented: "The poor bones by the Wuding River are like people in a spring boudoir dream." The same poem,  There is also another kind of fit in her.  The Xixia soldiers who died in battle by the Wuding River were indeed unjust, and she seemed to be the person in the dream, so whimsical that in the end it could only be a nightmare.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 431: Settlement in the Northwest

    By the time Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy Han Jiang arrived at the Suizhou front line, the war was already over.  This war started quickly and ended quickly. The Song Army took the lead in all aspects.  As the east of Wuding River was occupied by the Song army and reinforcements arrived in Linzhou, Liang Yi's good situation was in vain. Soon he could no longer hold on, and in desperation, he began to gradually retreat.  Empress Dowager Liang of Suizhou could not sit still. After Tuoba Shi's repeated entreaties, she left Suizhou with full of regret.  Now that the Song Army has won a complete victory, they may take some action against Suizhou.  Especially the balance of forces between Song and Xia has changed. If the Song Dynasty insists on going its own way and besieges Suizhou The war has already failed, which is nothing. If the Queen Mother makes any mistakes due to this, the consequences will be unimaginable.  However, after achieving such results, the Song Army stopped and did not take any further actions for the time being.  It is not a good thing to expand the front line too long and spread the situation too big. It should be stopped in moderation.  Especially when Han Jiang arrives, the next steps will be left to him.  Lin Zhao's status as temporary commander-in-chief has expired, and he can no longer continue to act on his behalf.  ??Furthermore, a military operation of this scale must be reported to Bianjing to see what the court says.  Anyway, within the rare time, the result was enough for Lin Zhao.  In Di Qing¡¯s words, all the goals were achieved.  Lin Zhao's uncanny calculation and strategizing was a great achievement, and the annihilation of Tie Yaozi was even more famous. This is an achievement that can be recorded in history and be worshiped by famous generals and warriors in future generations.  Both Zhong Jiajun and Zhe Jiajun made meritorious service for this, which was of great benefit to the reputation and future of both families, and Liu Changzuo's contribution was also indispensable.  According to previous predictions.  It's already great to have such a result.  For the Song Dynasty.  Occupying Jingzhou and Suizhou to the east of Wuding River is already a huge gain, which is equivalent to occupying a state.  An urgent military report had just been sent to Bianjing, and not long after, a successful report followed.  The officials and ministers of Bianjing laughed heartily because they had no time to worry.  Lin Zhao¡¯s biggest gain is not his credit, but his kindness to Zhong Jia and Liu Changzuo.  Let them remember this good thing.  It will be of great use in the future.  "Dongyang, you did a great job this time!" When she saw Lin Zhao, Han Jiang was smiling and praising him.  Xixia suddenly tore up the peace treaty and launched an attack. This incident made them very embarrassed and worried.  As an envoy of Xuanfu, he was unable to stabilize the frontier and was a disgrace to the emperor.  If the war in the northwest breaks out again, it will be really hard to explain.  But it made him anxious.  But now it seems that all worries are unnecessary.  Lin Zhao has successfully helped him solve all his troubles.  Especially Lin Zhao's many arrangements, strategizing, careful planning, very appropriate arrangements, and almost seamless coordination.  The most important thing is that the results are gratifying, at least we can wait for the officials and the people in the DPRK.  As for whether the peace talks were successful or not, it doesn't matter anymore.  It is equivalent to acquiring a state. This is a great event that has never happened since the beginning of the Song-Xia war.  It can be said to be a blessing in disguise, and Han Jiang also breathed a sigh of relief.  I thought to myself, Lin Zhao is really a lucky general!  Xianggong Han already remembered Lin Zhao's kindness in his heart, and he would definitely compensate him if he had the opportunity.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's just a fluke, thanks to Han Gong's cultivation and support." He himself did not expect to give Han Jiang any favors, but it was necessary to build a good relationship.  "Don't be humble, Dongyang. Today's victory can be compared with that of Di Hanchen in the past. He is indeed a young hero!" Han Jiang sighed. This incident seemed to have greatly touched him.  Lin Zhao secretly thought that it was Di Qing's plan in the first place, and he was just the executor. It was really embarrassing to say it.  "Mr. Han is ridiculous, you're just a blind cat and a dead mouse!" Lin Zhao had no choice but to laugh. Although it was a beautiful and generous move, it was best to keep a low profile to avoid unnecessary trouble.  It's also good to leave a good impression of humility.  Han Jiang glanced at Lin Zhao meaningfully. He had a deep feeling that he was right. This guy is really an extraordinary talent, a talent that is rare to see in decades!  "Don't be modest. The good news has been sent to Bianjing. You have made great contributions this time, and the rewards will naturally be big. You are young and promising, and you have a bright future!" Han Jiang is a real person, and his military achievements belong to whomever they deserve.  Lining one's own pockets.  In order to thank Lin Zhao, he also specially requested credit for Lin Zhao and others as the Xuanfu envoy.  This is exactly the result Lin Zhao wants. He must take the credit, and the most important thing is those few favors.  It's just that some things can't be revealed too obviously, and I don't want to go deeper, so I deliberately changed the topic and asked: "By the way, what's the reaction from the Xixia people?" Han Jiang smiled and said: "Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi have already  After returning to Yinzhou, Tuoba Shi still sticks to Suizhou, currently separated byDinghe is in a state of confrontation.  However, the Xixia people have already sent a surrender, expressing their willingness to surrender to our country and restart peace talks.  " Empress Dowager Liang was helpless. Perhaps she was still a little arrogant before and was unwilling to admit defeat. But at this moment, the cruel reality has completely awakened her. The result of her willfulness was that the Xixia Kingdom paid a very painful price. "She finally understands, Liang Yi  The previous failure is completely excusable. They made the same mistake. There is no point in regretting it. How to deal with this mess is the most important thing. On the one hand, it is difficult to explain to the party nobles. If the Song Dynasty cannot.  What should they do if they give up? The Song army's tight defense left them no chance to take advantage of it. It was impossible for the war to make any progress. The most elite iron kites were damaged, and Xixia had no more trump cards and strength. Really?  A complete defeat; this time the war must be truly ceased, and if it continues, the consequences will be even more disastrous. ¡°Seek peace from the Song Dynasty!  "Empress Dowager Liang was weak when she said this. "Okay!  "Liang Yimi behaved very calmly. Before the war started, he felt vaguely uneasy. Now such a thing has actually happened. The reality is so helpless. In the end, they all underestimated Lin Zhao. Judging from Tie Yaozi's defeat.  , all of this should be Lin Zhao's handiwork, and he underestimated his opponent, and the result was such a disaster! "Sister, I'm afraid it won't be as simple as peace talks this time. If we don't give in, I'm afraid the Song Dynasty people won't agree!  "Liang Yi had such concerns. After all, the peace talks had just ended. After signing the peace treaty, they immediately went back and forth. It would be okay to win if they were evenly matched, but it happened that they were defeated and returned with a big defeat. Under such circumstances,  Where do they have the confidence to negotiate peace with the Song Dynasty? With a great victory, the proud Song Dynasty people will definitely be arrogant and arrogant. How can Xixia easily stop the war?  How afraid that the Song Dynasty would invade and lose the war, Xingqing Mansion would be in turmoil, and they must go back to suppress it as soon as possible. They can't afford it now! Empress Dowager Liang hesitated for a long time and said: "Then surrender!  "Liang Yimi said in a deep voice: "Sister, please don't be sad. This time we have recognized the reality. There is a saying in the Song Dynasty, if you know your shame and then be brave, it is still not too late!  "    "Um!  " Empress Dowager Liang looked at her much more mature brother, nodded slightly and said: "As long as we, brother and sister, are of the same mind, we will definitely be able to make a comeback. Sooner or later, we will definitely avenge today's shame.  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The peace talks again are completely different from the last time. This time it is Xixia  Although the Xixia people have already surrendered once, this time they have reason to believe that the Xixia people are willing to sincerely negotiate. After all, the current situation is very unfavorable to them. To be precise, they have no choice but to surrender.  Han Jiang said: "This matter has been reported to Bianjing. Everything depends on the decision of the officials and the princes.  " At present, we have a rare victory in the battle between Song and Xia. The momentum is good and we have the conditions to continue to advance. Of course, it is also a good choice to give up when it is good. "The last peace talks have ended in terms of procedures, so Lin Zhaohe negotiated  The identity is naturally invalid. This time, even Han Jiang can't make the decision. It's hard for him to say anything, and it's not easy for him to intervene in this mess. Lin Zhao said with a smile: "  Ambassador Han Xuan, anyway, the defense is tight now and the peace talks will take some time. Nothing happens. Can I ask for leave?  Take a trip to Fuzhou.  We have been married for a long time and have not been to my wife's house yet, which is a little unreasonable. Now I have the opportunity, so I plan to go to visit my uncle and other elders first, and ask Mr. Han to be considerate.  " Lin Zhao is the son-in-law of the Fuzhou Zhe family. Han Jiang knows that. Now that Lin Zhao has spoken, there is really nothing important at the moment, so he will naturally not object. "Okay, you can go ahead. I will inform you if anything happens.  .  "Xianggong Han readily agreed. "Thank you very much!  "It has been five or six months since the beginning of the new year, and Lin Zhao is indeed tired, so he just took this opportunity to take a vacation and rest. Han Jiang is taking care of things in Suizhou, so there is no need to worry about his hairy son-in-law.  It¡¯s time to come and pay a visit to his long-standing uncle Katsuyuki. Of course, Lin Zhao must explain things beforehand, especially with the Mingyue Sect. It seems that the matter in the northwest has come to an end, and the next focus should be on it.  It's Bianjing, they should make some changes. As for Northwest, I'm afraid they have to say goodbye for now, but they will probably come back soon. This is their own back garden, and they must be firmly controlled, and there must be no room for loss.  I just didn't expect that he had just met Han JianggangWhen I was going back, a soldier came over and said, "Shilang Lin, the eldest master is here to see me!" The most common thing that appears in the Zhong family is the cultivation of masters and among the cultivation of masters. The eldest master is naturally the cultivation of masters!  "What's the matter with him coming here now?"  (To be continued) ps: Happy New Year to everyone, I wish all my friends good luck in the Year of the Horse and all the best!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 432: Betrothal to Jinlan

    "Uncle Yi, why are you here?" Zhong Shidao smiled and said, "Han Xuanfu is here. I thought that Brother Dongyang should have a few days of leisure, so I specially invited you to come and stay in Qingjian City for a few days."  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Thank you Uncle Yi for your kindness. I did ask for leave from Han Xuanfu just now, but I have to go to Fuzhou." "Oh, I see!" Teacher Zhong suddenly understood that his hairy son-in-law came to the door. It is completely understandable.  .  "I must visit you at home another day!" Shidao Zhong smiled and said: "Brother Dongyang is so polite. You have known each other for a long time and have fought side by side many times. You are brothers who share weal and woe. Qingjian City is also your home. You are welcome to come back at any time."  Needless to say, the reason why Master Zhong came to invite Lin Zhao today was entirely because of Zhong E's instruction.  Seeing that Lin Zhao is so outstanding and has a bright future, it is a pity to miss such a talent, and he must win over him.  They are not like the Zhe family who have a good daughter to marry.  Zhong E thought about it and came up with a compromise method, allowing Zhong Shidao and Lin Zhaoyi to marry Jinlan.  This can be regarded as a closer relationship between Lin Zhao and the Zhong family. Zhong Shidao came to invite him because he hoped to find a way to mention this matter after arriving in Qingjian City, so as to facilitate it.  However, he did not expect that Lin Zhao was in a hurry to go to Fuzhou, which made Zhong Shidao a little disappointed.  He knew very well that Lin Zhao would not stay in the northwest for long after the war was over. He might leave for Fuzhou recently and be unable to see each other for a long time, so he must hurry up on the matter of sworn friendship with Jinlan.  Although Zhong Shidao¡¯s words were very euphemistic and all kinds of ramblings, Lin Zhao quickly noticed the core thing in Zhong Shidao¡¯s sentences.  He wants to become a brother with a different surname from me!  After Lin Zhao figured it out, he was greatly surprised. This was a good thing that he could only dream of.  He has always wanted to get closer to the Zhong family.  Although we have a good friendship on weekdays.  This time, the Zhong family was specifically asked to make meritorious deeds.  Show favors.  It's a pity that this thing is too nihilistic and ungrateful. It's really unreliable when it comes to major events.  It would be best if they had a closer relationship with each other.  The sworn knot is second only to the relationship between in-laws and can indirectly connect the interests.  Even if there is a relapse in the planting process, it doesn't matter.  This relationship alone will make others fearful, which will help make the family fall to their side.  Although there is some intention to take advantage of it, it was proposed by the Zhong family themselves.  Listening to Master Zhong¡¯s words, it seems to be Zhong E¡¯s suggestion. It¡¯s possible to guess what General Zhong has in mind.  From the beginning, there was a hint of skill in it, so Lin Zhao didn't feel much guilt.  "Brother Yi, you and I have similar temperaments and share weal and woe. How about taking this opportunity to become brothers with different surnames?" Lin Zhao immediately suggested.  Teacher Zhong talked in a roundabout way for a long time.  This meaning was revealed in the words, but it was never said out loud.  After all, he is quite high-ranking.  If Lin Zhao refuses, or agrees reluctantly, it will not look good on face.  Now that Lin Zhao took the initiative, he was immediately overjoyed. This was the best thing.  "Thanks to Brother Dongyang for being so considerate, I'm naturally willing!" The two of them hit it off immediately, and immediately set down the incense table, kowtowed and made a sincere marriage to Jinlan.  Of course, it is necessary to have some heroic words about not wishing to be born in the same year and the same month, but wishing to die in the same year, the same month and the same day.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT  "Brother!" "Brother!" "From now on, you and I are acquaintances of eight worshippers. From now on, we must help each other and move forward together!" "That is natural!" There is an extra pair of acquaintances of eight worshippers in the world, but they are also two powerful combinations.  for alliance.  Although it is not completely clear yet, the foreshadowing has already been laid!  When Lin Zhao informed the matter, Di Qing was also quite satisfied.  "Although the way of cultivating a master is a bit high, it is still good to win over the cultivators and swear to serve the master in the future." Di Qing pondered for a moment and said.  In their eyes, Lin Zhao's status was undoubtedly the most noble, and marrying the prince was definitely considered a high achievement.  "It's always good!" Lin Zhao was not that utilitarian. At least he was a good teacher, so it was good to have such a brother.  "Young Master is going to Fuzhou?" "Yes!" "That's fine, let's go see Zhe Kexing!" Di Qing nodded and said, "This is a big gain for the Zhong family. Although the Zhe family are in-laws, they still need to get closer.  "Relationship." Lin Zhao said: "The matter in the northwest is over for the time being. Mr. Di has been working hard for a long time and can take a rest. It's time for Mingyue Sect to adjust its focus!" "That's natural. Let Li Cheng escort the young master to Fuzhou.  Lei Ting left behind to deal with the aftermath, and the main force returned to Bianjing." Di Qing was deeply aware of this.Therefore, although the young master predicts that there will be war sooner or later in the Xihe area, the time is not yet certain.  Now he has left a connection with the Western Army and will come back sooner or later.  Lin Zhao's operations in the northwest should be over now. Wherever the young master is, there is the core of Mingyue Sect.  After everything was arranged, Lin Zhao went to Fuzhou under the escort of Li Cheng.  Mingyue Sect dispatched twenty people as close guards, and claimed to the outside world that they were servants recruited by Lin Zhao.  As an earl and minister of war, especially in a war-torn place like the northwest, it is not surprising at all to recruit personal followers.  Zhong Shidao also specially sent a team of 300 soldiers and horses to escort them. The route they passed was mainly along the Wuding River under the control of the Song Army, so there was no problem with safety.  As for Jialu Village, although the Xixia soldiers are still defending, they are already surrounded by the Song army.  This is a large number of prisoners of war, and they will be useful bargaining chips when negotiating peace with Xixia in the future.  After all, it was a good intention, and Lin Zhao did not refuse, and then hurried to Fuzhou to pay homage to the elders of his wife's family as his son-in-law.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just when Lin Zhao was heading to Fuzhou, Bianjing also received good news from the northwest.  We received an urgent military report before, saying that the day after Xixia and the Song Dynasty signed a peace treaty, they suddenly sent troops and the war broke out again.  When the news came out, the court was in an uproar.  While accusing Xixia of being treacherous, the impeachment of Lin Zhao, the minister of war at the peace talks, was also like a snowflake.  The previous impeachment of Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing was based on a pretext, and no one cared about the rumors.  But at this time, it has become a reason to make a fuss. If such a situation occurs, should the peace envoy be held responsible?  Could it be that Lin Zhao really colluded with Xixia and planned this sudden attack?  Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing will naturally not miss such a good opportunity. This is a rare and good opportunity.  The situation was of his own making. The officials in the DPRK and China had their own complaints, so they took this opportunity to beat up the fallen dog.  Then there was another round of impeachment. Some were suspicious of Lin Zhao's intentions, some said he was treason, and some said he had neglected his duties.  ???????????????????????????????????????: One after another were the people who threw dirty water on Lin Zhao. Lin Zhao was like a heinous person and became the most evil person in the Song Dynasty.  But a dramatic scene happened immediately, but a few days later, the memorial of Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, arrived.  The great victory in the northwest not only successfully defeated the Xixia invasion.  He also successfully counterattacked and captured half of Jingzhou and Suizhou.  Moreover, Han Jiang specifically stated that everything was due to Lin Zhao's plan, and he personally took the risk to annihilate the Xixia Iron Harrier.  As soon as the news came out, the court was once again in an uproar.  Especially those who impeached Lin Zhao before were speechless and extremely embarrassed.  A general who successfully counterattacked and achieved a major victory, is he considered derelict in his duty?  Can he be treasonous?  Is there any collusion with the Xixia people?  Sounds more like a joke.  Their behavior is undoubtedly a villain's way of judging a gentleman's heart, which is so ridiculous.  The most depressing ones belong to Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing. They provoked the incident and contributed to the flames.  They didn't expect that the situation would be like this in the end. They were really upset. Could it be that Lin Zhao really had divine help?  The impeachment ended in vain. Zhao Xu was originally a little angry and suspicious of Lin Zhao.  But the current situation is the best explanation that my worries are unnecessary.  Zhao Xu also began to doubt some of his previous ideas, because there was some distance between him and Lin Zhao because of Li Fugui's incident.  Although Lin Zhao was not at fault, Zhao Xu always felt a little embarrassed when he saw Lin Zhao.  He was also worried that Lin Zhao would have second thoughts about this and betray him.  But in fact it doesn't seem to be the case. Lin Zhao has always worked very hard, and this time he made great contributions to the Song Dynasty.  "Perhaps he was overly concerned," Zhao Xu thought again, how could a humble minister dare to bear a grudge against the king?  Doesn't that mean he has trouble with himself?  It seems that I have been a little too harsh on him, and I should compensate him for this meritorious service.  This child is a material that can be made. If he is carefully cultivated, he can still be used by me.  Of course, it¡¯s best to test it out first!  Looking at the battle report reported by Han Jiang, Zhao Xu was thinking about how to reward him.  He has acquired a land equivalent to a state, but for his contribution to opening up territory and expanding the territory, rewards are indispensable.  But before discussing merits and dedicating rewards, there is another issue that needs to be decided first.  So, is it going to be war or peace with Xixia?  At present, the Song army's momentum is very good, occupying the land east of Wuding River, and the soldiers are high.  Taking advantage of this opportunity, if we continue to attack with all our strength, we might even make great progress.  For decades, Xixia has been on the defensive, losing more and winning less. Such a victory is rare.  There is also a basis for continued implementation. Many people in the court have begun to shout for more troops to go straight to Xingqing Mansion.  As a young king with great ambitions, Zhao Xu had such an impulse.  &nbsp; Of course, there are also people who object and believe that the war should cease.  Now that we have achieved such results, we can just stop when we are good.  If we continue to advance rashly, but end up defeated, all the results we finally achieved will be in vain. It is really not worth it.  For Zhao Xu, this is his first victory since he came to the throne, and it is an achievement that can be recorded in history.  If you are so ambitious, what if For a while, Zhao Xu was in a dilemma!  (To be continued) ps: The first chapter of the new year!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 433: Confessing a Wife Due to Merit

    After all, Zhao Xu is still young, and he also has a little vanity.  In terms of fighting against Xixia, his "grandfather" Emperor Renzong did not achieve much. Most of the time, he failed and mainly took the defensive.  It was also at that time that he acquiesced to the transcendent existence of Xixia, and even allowed Li Yuanhao to occupy the land of the Song Dynasty, which was also a stain on his history of governance.  As for his father, Emperor Yingzong, he only reigned for four years and did not have time to make any big achievements.  For decades, Xixia has been a thorn in the side of the Song Dynasty and has always been very disgraceful.  This time, he finally found a future in his own hands, achieved a certain victory, and occupied a state. This was an unprecedented achievement.  Through this battle, you can show that you are better than the previous kings and more in line with the characteristics of the Lord of Zhongxing. You will also be able to leave a lot of praise in the history books in the future.  However, Zhao Xu has always had the ambition to be a promising king, and restoring the old territories of the Han and Tang Dynasties was also one of his dreams.  This battle against Xixia is a good start. If we can take advantage of this opportunity and continue to expand our results, then that will be a huge achievement and cannot be compared to the same.  So Zhao Xu didn't want to give up, but he was a little worried. If there were any mistakes in sending troops and it failed instead, that would be Zhao Xu wanted to maintain the current results on the one hand, and on the other hand he wanted to expand the results.  A series of wishes and worries were intertwined, making him quite entangled, and the joy of stability in the northwest was completely diluted.  If one person cannot make a decision, then he should ask his subordinates what they want.  There would be no results if the matter was discussed in court. Several experiences told him that the final result would still be a dispute.  Therefore, we can only ask the opinions of important ministers, such as the prime minister.  For example, Hanlin bachelor's degree, such as the six books of ministers.  Wang Anshi has the same contradiction as Zhao Xu. On territorial issues, he has always advocated the restoration of the old territories of the Han and Tang Dynasties, which is ambitious.  Now the Song army has won a complete victory in the northwest and has a good momentum.  Pursuing the victory seems to be a very good choice.  But Wang Xianggong also had concerns. He was not worried about gains and losses like Zhao Xu, but was considering whether he could support this war and ensure victory.  Don't dare to do things that you are not sure of.  Furthermore, it is a critical time for reform.  At this time, the court focused all its attention on the war.  Reforms are easily ignored and will be greatly affected.  This was not what he wanted to see, so he was a little embarrassed.  As for the Hanlin bachelor, he doesn¡¯t have so much selfishness.  I just suggest that the emperor be prepared with both hands to ensure basic interests and maximize benefits.     for example.  Sima Guang said something very practical: "Although the border work is good, we must also take into account the domestic and Liao Kingdom's reaction. It is better to be cautious." How could the Liao Kingdom not react?  Although Xixia went back and forth several times, the people of Liao finally helped Xixia for the sake of their past reputation.  In the final analysis, it was still a matter of interests. The Liao Kingdom did not want to see the Song Dynasty become too powerful.  He beat Xixia very badly.  After all, the existence of Xixia was to help them share the pressure and contain the Song Dynasty.  It is precisely because of this consideration that another exercise was held outside Youzhou City, Nanjing, Liao Dynasty. The scale was larger than the last one. The imaginary enemy was naturally the Song Dynasty.  Under such circumstances, the Song Dynasty court was naturally under pressure.  Zhao Xu had no choice but to come up with a compromise solution after consulting many ministers.  Xixia¡¯s surrender, accept it!  Negotiations can also begin, but the conditions must be very harsh.  The attitude is naturally domineering.  It is best to propose conditions that are difficult for Xixia to agree to immediately. The purpose is to delay time.  Then make a decision based on all aspects of the situation, whether to send troops to attack, or to go along with the situation and agree to peace talks.  "Let's do it this way!" On the one hand, reality forced him to do so, and Zhao Xu's performance was never so decisive.  "Yes!" The prime ministers also breathed a sigh of relief.  To be honest, their confidence and confidence are not very strong, but they don't want their hard-earned success to be wasted.  Fortunately, Lin Zhao was here this time. He was really powerful. The documents for the first peace negotiation helped the Song Dynasty save five years of annual gifts. This was a large amount of money, and it also set the stage for future peace talks.  keynote.  After Xixia fell out, he immediately sent troops and fought brilliantly in the northwest.  This battle alone could put many generals in the Song Dynasty to shame. Lin Dongyang was strategizing and had the style of a famous general.  The Privy Council even regarded Lin Zhao as a seed commander who would become the mainstay of the Song Dynasty's military in the future.  ¡° All things considered, it is certain that Lin Zhao has made great contributions.  Dashun City captured Liang Yimi and made a peace treaty without damaging the country's prestige. Now he has captured another state. Taken together, this achievement is no small feat.  It is inevitable to reward according to merit, otherwise it will chill the hearts of ministers and soldiers.  But how to award a reward?  It's okay to say that ordinary generals, press?Just be rewarded for your merits, big or small, and get promoted and make a fortune.  For example, Zhong E, Zhong Yong, Zhong Shi Dao, Liu Changzuo, Zhe Kexing, Wang Shao and others all received awards.  Some people still jumped three levels. For example, Liu Changzuo was directly promoted to the third level. He jumped from an unimpressive commander to a famous general, and his future was bright in an instant.  Liu Changzuo knew who gave him the credit and future, and he was very grateful to Lin Zhao, thinking that he would repay the favor when he could.  The Zhong family also became glorious because of this battle, living up to the name of a family of famous generals, and several juniors also benefited a lot from it.  Coupled with the fact that Zhong Shidao and Lin Zhaoyi are married to Jinlan, the relationship between the two families is naturally extraordinary, and now it has taken a step further.  As for breaking up the family, that¡¯s a piece of cake.  However, there is some trouble with Lin Zhao's reward. Emperor Zhao Xu is discussing with all the ministers.  Since ancient times, rewards have been given based on merit, including titles, money, and promotions.  Lin Zhao is now in his early twenties and is already the Minister of War.  Although the Ministry of War is an empty post, it has the title of Minister after all, and the next higher up is the Minister.  A twenty-year-old minister would be unreasonable in any dynasty, although naturally this official could not be promoted any further.  As for money, Lin Zhao saved millions of money for the Song Dynasty, so more rewards would not be a problem at all.  But if that's all, it seems a bit too shabby.  The only way was to be promoted to a noble title. Lin Zhao was already a marquis, and the next step up would be a duke.  But what exactly is sealed?  Logically speaking, one can even be crowned a king by opening up territories.  However, the Song Dynasty had strict control over kings and titles. Except for the clan surnamed Zhao, there were very few kings with different surnames. The founding general Cao Bin was only posthumously named king.  However, it is not an exaggeration to be granted the title of Duke. The first achievement in opening up territory and expanding the territory in a hundred years is of extraordinary significance.  But Lin Zhao is still very young. If he is granted the title of Duke now, what kind of reward will he be given for his achievements in the future?  There is no reward but death. This is a very dangerous thing and also embarrassing for the king.  Therefore, Zhao Xu would definitely not allow such a situation to occur and must leave room for it.  Furthermore, Lin Zhao is too young after all. If his title is too high, it will easily arouse criticism from others and dissatisfy other heroic families.  You should know that Fu Bi Fu Xianggong, a veteran of the three dynasties and prime minister for many years, was named Zheng Guogong only last year.  Moreover, his title was too high at a young age, and he himself was prone to arrogance and arrogance, which was not good for himself or the Song Dynasty.  "Your Majesty, being granted the title of Marquis is already quite good. Lin Dongyang is still young after all." "Well, then let's grant him the title of Marquis of Weiyuan!" Zhao Xu nodded in agreement. There were quite a few young marquises in the Song Dynasty, but almost none  They all inherited the titles from their fathers.  Like Lin Zhao, it is rare for someone to earn a high-ranking official title by working hard on the battlefield.  This alone is enough to make the Song Dynasty proud.  Because the matter of awarding awards has to be handled by the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Zongyi, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, is qualified to participate in this matter.  He is now only one step away from the Minister. He has such an opportunity thanks to Lin Zhao, so he has been waiting for an opportunity to repay his kindness!  At the same time, he also realized that Lin Zhao had a bright future and building a good relationship with him would be of great benefit in the future.  Invest as early as possible, Zhang Zongyi is a shrewd man.  Zhang Zongyi said: "Your Majesty, it is good to be granted the title of Marquis, but adding a little something will further highlight the court's recognition of meritorious officials and the great favor of your Majesty!" "Adding something?" Zhao Xu asked with a smile:  "What should I add? How to add it?" "Your Majesty, according to the etiquette and law, you can make a son for merit and a father for merit!" Zhang Zongyi said: "However, I heard that Lin Zhao is an orphan, his father has died, and he has no heirs now, but  You can confer a conferring title on Lin Zhao¡¯s wife!¡± Zhao Xu understood immediately and said with a smile: ¡°You mean to confer a conferring title on Lin Zhao¡¯s wife?¡± ¡°Yes, the previous emperors had such a precedent!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not a bad idea!  !" Zhao Xu said: "Lin Zhao's legitimate wife Chai is from a famous family, so let's make it easier for her to visit the Empress Dowager in the palace. It is obvious to all that Chai Minyan is deeply loved by the Empress Dowager.  In addition, she is the adopted daughter of the Cao family, which can be regarded as a face to the Cao family.  Zhang Zongyi's purpose was obviously not here, and he continued: "Your Majesty, Lin Zhao has three wives, and the two equal wives were granted marriage by the Empress Dowager. I am afraid it is inappropriate to favor one over the other. Among them, the Zhe family was born in the Zhe family in Fuzhou, and Zhe Kexing this time  You have also made great contributions, can you consider giving the Zhe family an honor? "This is true, Zhao Xu thought, since he wants to be rewarded, then don't be stingy.  For Lin Zhao to be given such a grand courtesy, he must be content in his heart and grateful for the emperor's grace.  " Later, Zhe Wenxin was also named the fourth-grade imperial wife. After all, there are differences between concubines and concubines, so she must be slightly lower than Chai Minyan.  The two equal wives have the same status, so Meng Ruoying cannot be ignored.  In addition, she is pregnant, so she is likely to be Lin Zhao's eldest son.  Although Meng was born as a merchant, he also hadIt was a reward from Emperor Taizong. With this precedent, it can be commended.  Therefore, the final result is determined.  Lin Zhaojin was granted the title of Marquis of Weiyuan, and the three wives also received imperial orders. Their status and honors were instantly improved a lot.  The Lin family of the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion suddenly enjoyed great glory in Bianjing!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 434: The "hairy son-in-law" comes to the door

    As soon as the reward for Lin Zhao was decided in Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, got the news and hurriedly came to report to the Empress Dowager Cao.  "Mother, Dongyang has been promoted to a marquis, and Minyan and the others have also been rewarded with royal titles!" Zhao Fukang looked happy. Although he was only a marquis, it showed that his younger brother was constantly rising and one step closer to the ultimate goal. This in itself is  A gratifying thing.  The Empress Dowager said: "Marquis, he did this with real swords and real spears. He really made the late emperor look good." Logically speaking, it is appropriate to confer the title of prince with Lin Zhao's identity, but Tianhuang nobleman is compared with his illustrious military exploits.  , it¡¯s different after all.  "Yes, Dongyang is much better than the two of them!" What Zhao Fukang meant was naturally referring to the father and son Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu, and he was really dissatisfied with their performance.  "But the important thing is that he is safe. Not to mention that he has been in the northwest for so long, I am really upset." The title is only one aspect, and military achievements are not important. What Cao cares about most is the safety of his "son".  "Don't worry, we have already begun to reward you for your merits. I believe Dongyang will return to Bianjing safely soon." Zhao Fukang hesitated for a moment and said: "My dear, it's time for you to see Dongyang's ability this time. He has a bright future.  It¡¯s immeasurable!¡± Ms. Cao knew that her beloved daughter was lobbying again. It was self-evident what it meant for a prince who was living abroad to have a bright future.  Lin Zhao indeed performed very well, but did he really have a chance to aspire to the throne?  The throne involves too many things. Ability is one aspect, but also luck and support Can Lin Zhao do it all?  Cao had some doubts.  She was worried about Lin Zhao's safety and that the Song Dynasty would be turbulent because of this.  A hundred years later, it was difficult to explain to Emperor Renzong underground.  "Mother, there is no room for redemption!" Zhao Fukang said: "The last time they rescued Dongyang and Wenxin in Suizhou, they revealed their strength. Di Hanchen had to tell Dongyang the truth." "He knows? Then  What is his plan?" Ms. Cao was a little surprised, although it would happen sooner or later.  But it also felt a bit sudden.  At the same time, I also want to know Lin Zhao's own thoughts, which is very important.  Zhao Fukang said: "Dongyang is an ambitious man. The way Zhao Xu treated him last time has already chilled him. Now that he knows his identity and the power behind it, he naturally wants to try  He also said that he wanted to change the declining situation of the Song Dynasty, step on Yanyun with iron hoof, and shoot the wolf with his bow. " "Try" Mr. Cao smiled softly, and smiled very bitterly.  After a long time, he said: "I am very ambitious" "My dear, all this is inevitable. Unless we never find Dongyang, we never want him to recognize his ancestor and return to the clan, and worship in front of his father's spirit Now the arrow is gone  Li Xian can¡¯t stop.¡± Cao¡¯s support is the most crucial part.  Di Qing wanted to be on the safe side.  There were always messages coming back, asking the extremely enthusiastic Zhao Fukang to persuade him.  "Yes, I can't stop" Cao sighed softly and did not answer, but Zhao Fukang could see that the queen mother was already tempted.  After all, she still loves her son more than her grandson, not to mention that with her daughter, the weight should be heavier!  "Mother, I visited Ruoying a few days ago. Now she is five months pregnant. You can have a grandson in the autumn." Zhao Fukang knew that there was no point in going further, so he immediately changed the topic and started talking.  Launch a tender offensive from the side.  "Is she in good health?" Ms. Cao was still very concerned about her true eldest grandson.  Zhao Fukang said with a smile: "Well, I have Minyan to diagnose the pulse and install the fetus in person. Of course, I can't go wrong. The family has made preparations and is waiting for the baby to arrive!" "That's good. I don't know what happened in Dongyang before the baby was born.  Can you come back in time? " "No problem, definitely!" Zhao Fukang smiled softly, with a confident arc at the corner of his mouth. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The plaque at the door of the Lin family is being replaced with a brand new sign of Weiyuan Bo Mansion, giving it a completely new look.  "My cousin is really amazing. It hasn't been long now and the earl has become a marquis!" Gu Yuelun was very happy and clapped his hands.  Now she is no longer the little girl in Jiangning City who doesn't know anything. She is well-known to the princes and uncles.  "Congratulations to my sisters-in-law for getting their royal orders!" Chai Minyan said with a smile: "This is all what Lin Zhao fought for on the battlefield. I would rather give him nothing as long as he can be safe!" "Yes, those are all external things, I  I just hope he is safe and well!" Meng Ruoying had the same idea. She was more than five months pregnant, and her belly had begun to swell. Her smooth jade hands gently touched her, revealing the radiance of loving motherhood.  "That's true, but my cousin thinks that lucky people have their own destiny." "By the way, uncleAuntie and the others are all here?  "Chai Minyan repeatedly invited, and Gu Qi finally agreed to come to Bianjing to live with them. They just said that they were sincere, but they didn't know that if Lin Zhao hadn't spoken, Gu Qi would never have come. "Gu Yuelun said: "We are already on the way.  , there is not enough rain this year, and the water level in the canal is not high, which makes sailing a little inconvenient. The trip may be delayed, but we have already passed Yingtianfu, so it will be soon.  " Chai Minyan said: "Okay, uncle and cousin Yuelun will have to worry about their food and clothing expenses. Everything has been arranged.  "Because he has received the royal decree and the husband has become a marquis, there are inevitably many social and etiquette activities. She, the wife of the marquis, naturally needs to be busy, so the affairs of the back house can only be left to others to take care of. "Well!  " "My aunt has experience in raising children, so she won't worry about you confinement now!  "Chai Minyan looked at Gu Yuelun and smiled softly. Although they have hired many stable maids, they are outsiders after all and are not as considerate as their own people. Don't worry. "Well, I just don't know if Lin Lang can come back in time!  "What Gu Yuelun cares about most is this issue. As a woman, she hopes that her husband can be by her side when giving birth. "Don't worry, I will definitely be able to come back in time!  Mu Sihong walked over from a distance and said with a smile: "Lang Jun wrote a letter, saying that the war has ended. He went to Fuzhou to visit Sister Wenxin's family, and it's almost time to come back."  He will definitely be able to come back before the Hungry Ghost Festival in July at the latest.  He also specifically asked Sister Ruoying to pay attention to herself.  "    "Very good!  "All the girls in the Lin family are looking forward to Lin Zhao's return as soon as possible. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the northwest  Lin Zhao didn't know yet that he had been promoted to a marquis. At this moment, he had just arrived in Fuzhou and was about to come to visit the elders of the Zhe family. He originally wanted to keep a low profile, but the whole Zhe family was curious about this new uncle because of several wars.  , Lin Zhao has already been famous. The Zhe family has been operating in Fuzhou for hundreds of years, and Fuzhou is almost their private territory, so as soon as Lin Zhao entered Fuzhou, Achang rushed to greet him in person.  Welcome, but after all, he is the elder brother-in-law. It is the first time for the sister-in-law to come to the door. It is not appropriate for me to be too modest. I still have to take the face of the woman¡¯s family into consideration. ¡°Uncle, the elder is waiting for you in the city!  "    "good!  "Lin Zhao followed Achang to Fuzhou City. The Zhejia's mansion occupies a large area and is definitely second to none in Fuzhou. Although there is a governor's office, its effect is obviously not as good as that of the Zhejia's mansion. Zhe Kexing often directly  If you don't come to the Yamen, but deal with things at home, you will inevitably be impeached. But this is the northwest front line, and the Zhe family has a very special and transcendent status, so it is no longer strange.  The wall occupies a long street, and the gate is extremely elegant and beautifully decorated. However, they must also pay attention to all the regulations and comply with the imperial standards. At this moment, the vermilion gate is open.  They were all recently painted and looked brand new. A group of servants lined up on both sides of the door with great dignity. Judging from their appearance, they were probably from the Fuzhou Zhejia Army. However, they were not wearing military uniforms to avoid suspicion.  Please!  " Lin Zhao then turned over and dismounted, and walked inside step by step. Unexpectedly, he was given a surprise as soon as he entered. More than a dozen women suddenly came out. They all looked at Lin Zhao curiously and pointed.  Lin Zhao knew that Zhe Wenxin was ranked seventh and had many sisters, including her niece. They all looked at her brother-in-law curiously, although Lin Zhao had to endure it.  They are already married, but it is good to make a good impression on my wife's best friends. Looking at the girls of the Zhe family, all of them are beautiful and heroic. The Fuzhou Zhe family is worthy of being a family of famous generals, and their martial spirit is also very special.  The same is true for women, otherwise how could a woman like She Taijun be remembered in history? There are female generals from the Yang family in the novel, but after all, they are mostly fictional, and Fuzhou is the real version of the female generals from the Zhe family.  After looking around, the next people I met were various older women, who must be Oribumi's aunts, sisters-in-law, and even grandmothers and nieces. They were naturally curious and wanted to see her niece.  (Little sister) Checking has been a tradition since ancient times. It¡¯s just that Zhe Wenxin and Lin Zhao have been married for a long time, so checking is no longer meaningful. It can only be said to be a curiosity to verify, but Lin Zhao is handsome.  , they couldn't help but nod after seeing it, obviously very satisfied. "This is the situation of "hairy son-in-law coming to the door". Lin Zhao was very cooperative and humbly followed Achang's instructions when meeting people along the way.This gift has won the unanimous approval of the female relatives of the Zhe family.  However, the men from the Zhe family have not yet appeared. Some of them admire Lin Zhao, some are full of curiosity, and some are hostile.  In a big family, there are many good and bad, and it is inevitable that different people will have different ideas, which is not surprising.  At this moment, they are also waiting for Lin Zhao¡¯s arrival!  PS: Thank you to book friend Shenyang Jiang Bing for tipping the helmsman, to Buyi Chuanshi for your monthly vote, and to Feng Xia for your tip.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 435: The family is lost in Fuzhou

    The Zhe family in Fuzhou is not Han, but a descendant of King Zhelan of Xianbei.  Since the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the Zhe family has been living in the clouds for generations and started running a business that has lasted for hundreds of years.  At first, Fuzhou was called Fugu, just like its later name, and it was just a military town along the river.  The ancestor of the Zhe family, Zhe Zongben, was quite prestigious in the local area and had the title of Taishangong, so many people came to join him.  The real success of the Zhe family was in the Five Dynasties and the Later Tang Dynasty. When Jin King Li Keyong was still serving as the governor of Hedong, he knew that Taishan Gong could do things, collect officials under his account, and take charge of all those who were unable to do so.  Zhe Zongben "organizes and gathers together", and uses meritorious service as the Shangzhu Kingdom.  After that, Zhe Sizuo served as the governor of Linzhou and controlled Linzhou and Fuzhou. The Zhe family also officially began to manage Fuzhou and became a prominent family in Yunzhong.  In the later Tang Dynasty, Li Cunxu "used the northern tribes to repeatedly cause border troubles" and appointed his son Congruan as the Yajiang general in Hedong.  The government was promoted from a town to a county, and then to a state. From then on, Ruan was appointed as the deputy envoy of the state.  In the second year of Tongguang's reign in the later Tang Dynasty, he was promoted to the governor of Fuzhou.  He served in the Later Tang Dynasty and the Later Jin Dynasty, and after being tired of serving as an official, he served as an envoy to the Zhenwu Army.  At the beginning of the Later Han Dynasty, Fuzhou was promoted to the Yong'an Army, and Ruan Ji was appointed as the Jiedushi of the Yong'an Army.  The dynasties in the Central Plains were constantly changing, and the Zhe family always returned early, so they were proud to be preserved.  During this process, Fuzhou gradually became the private territory of the Zhe family. They recruited and trained their own soldiers, thus creating the famous Zhe family army in the northwest.  When the Song Dynasty was established, the same strategy was followed by the Zhejia family.  Because the Zhe family had its own city and army, it would be difficult for the Zhao and Song Dynasties to completely take over.  In addition, the Zhe family had a feud with the Li family, who was in trouble in the five states at that time, which could serve the purpose of dividing and disintegrating the vassal towns in the northwest.  At the same time, because of Fuzhou's special geographical location, it could resist the invasion of the Liao Kingdom.  To the east, it could threaten the Northern Han regime, which was still stubbornly resisting.  It is out of these various considerations that Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin acquiesced in the transcendent existence of Fuzhou and allowed it to be hereditary.  Of course, there is a premise that the Zhe family cannot betray the imperial court.  And he must contribute to Zhao Song.  The Zhe family has always been loyal and made great military exploits within a hundred years after the founding of Zhao and Song Dynasties, so it continues to this day.  The Zhe family ranks Cong, De, Yu, Wei, Ji, Ke, Ke, and Yan. Now the head of the family is Zhe Kexing of the generation of Ke. He inherited the position of his brother Zhe Kerou and served as the governor of Fuzhou and the governor of Yong'an Army.  Envoy, command the Zhejia army.  Although the imperial court acquiesced to the special existence of the Fuzhou Zhejia, it did not mean that it was absolutely at ease with them.  For example, the general magistrate of Fuzhou was definitely sent by the imperial court, and the governor of nearby Linzhou was also an official sent by the imperial court.  The purpose is very obvious.  The purpose is to monitor and contain.  Today, the son-in-law Lin Zhao came to visit, and it can be said that the whole family, old and young, was all gathered together.  If he were an ordinary son-in-law, the Zhe family would not necessarily value him so much, just because Lin Zhao had a special status and had done many earth-shattering things in the northwest.  Out of various mentalities.  They all wanted to meet Lin Zhao.  In fact, before that, they were somewhat unhappy when they learned that Zhe Wenxin was getting married as a common wife.  Although the Zhe family in Fuzhou was said to be from Xianbei and not Han, they were still considered to be descendants of a famous family. Naturally, a legitimate daughter like Zhe Wenxin would be the main wife.  Although the status of a common wife is not low, she is a little behind after all However, it was the Empress Dowager who granted the marriage, and there was nothing they could do about it.  However, he was somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Zhao because of this.  I originally wanted to take advantage of Lin Zhao's visit to Fuzhou to put him in a difficult situation.  But it happened that Lin Zhao made such a big fuss before coming and even gave the Zhe family a big gift.  They were immediately embarrassed.  How can you compare with Lin Zhao now?  Although they came from a military family, Lin Zhao's performance was so wonderful that he could really be considered to be strategizing and winning from thousands of miles away.  Than literary talent?  They know how much they weigh.  Therefore, most people are convinced, and a small number of people are willing to accept it even if they are not happy, and some are secretly dissatisfied, but there is nothing they can do about it After Lin Zhao arrived, Zhe Katsuyuki personally came out to greet him, and he was extremely cordial.  Especially after seeing how talented and charming Lin Zhao was, I had nothing to say.  He is so young and promising, and he and his little sister are truly talented and beautiful, a match made in heaven.  Especially at this time, news came that the emperor canonized Lin Zhao as the Marquis of Weiyuan, and Zhe Wenxin also received the fourth rank imperial decree.  There were very few such young first-generation marquises in the Song Dynasty.  As for Mrs. Gaoming of the Zhe family, there is no one else except Taijun "She" who married into the Yang family in her early years.  As a result, the Zhe family looked at Lin Zhao with special regard and did not dare to underestimate him.  "Dongyang, that's good, that's good! I'm relieved to leave the text core to you." Zhe Kexing was completely satisfied with Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao's appearance and achievements are only one aspect. He is excellent and a perfect match for his little sister.  More importantly, Lin Zhao truly loved Zhe Wenxin.  The last time Zhe Wenxin was captured by Xixia, Lin Zhao tried many ways to rescue him. In the end, he even went to Suizhou City to rescue people in person, even at the risk of being alone.  In this era, male chauvinism is very serious.It is very common to wear clothes like clothes.  How many outstanding men would take a woman seriously?  Will you take risks for a woman?  So Lin Zhao's actions are really rare.  Among Zhe Kexing's younger sisters, the one he loved the most was Zhe Wenxin.  What¡¯s more, over the years, Zhewenxin has helped him with many things as a daughter, stabilizing his position within the family.  It can be said that he has contributed a lot. Zhe Katsuyuki feels that he owes his little sister a lot and has always wanted to make up for it.  Especially regarding marriage matters, I originally wanted to find a good man for my younger sister, but unexpectedly, my seventh sister fell in love with Lin Zhao at first sight, and there was talk of a marriage from the Queen Mother.  Now that I have seen it, my sister-in-law is a very nice person, and he is very affectionate towards his little sister. It is really rare, and it can be regarded as settling his worries.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you, uncle!" "Thank you for what?" "Of course, thank you for raising Wen Xin so well and trusting him to leave him to me!" Their father died early, and Zhe Kexing  Ori Wenxin is about twenty years older than him. He is really like an elder brother and a father, raising him single-handedly.  "It's rare that you and Wen Xin are so loving, so there's nothing to worry about." Zhe Kexing said, "It's just that when you return to Bianjing in the future, it may be a little inconvenient for you to communicate with each other." "It doesn't matter, we will come to Fuzhou from time to time.  For a visit, besides" Lin Zhao took advantage of the situation and said: "We are a family, and we will need my uncle to help and support each other for many things in the future. What does my uncle think?" "Originally, this is the truth, but Zhe Kexing didn't know what Lin Zhao meant.  He just wanted to seek help and cooperation from each other, so he agreed: "That's natural!" Having such an outstanding brother-in-law is also good for the future of the Zhe family.  "Then I'd like to thank my uncle first!" Lin Zhao couldn't say he was happy, it was a rather special feeling.  This time I went to Fuzhou with a very important purpose, which was to get closer to the Zhe family.  From the current point of view, the effect is pretty good.  It's just that in this way, it seems that he has some intention of taking advantage of Zhejia. However, the matter is so important and he can't say it out loud, so he can't help feeling a little apologetic.  Zhe Kexing said with a smile: "Okay, let's drink some wine in the evening. You can go see Wen Xin now. That girl is looking forward to your return every day." "What are you talking about, brother!" When Zhe Wenxin didn't want to talk,  Already outside the door.  "Did I say something wrong? I can't wait any longer?" Zhe Kexing laughed.  "Brother!" Zhe Kexing said with a smile: "It's true that girls are extroverts. Okay, you two, let's go together. I'll go first!"  Brother-in-law¡¯s joke.  "Let's go outside for a walk!" Zhe Kexing said with a smile: "Why do I feel that all your Zhe family look at me weirdly?" "Really?" Zhe Wenxin naturally knew what was going on, and now she really wanted to be with her husband.  Lang has the opportunity to be alone, but the elders and sisters in the family are all curious, so it is inevitably inconvenient.  "Yes!" "Where are we going?" Zhewen Xin naturally had no objection.  "Fuzhou is your home base, you have the final say where to go!" "Then let's go to the Yellow River. Lin Lang has never seen what the Yellow River looks like in Fuzhou, has he?" Fuzhou itself is on the bank of the Yellow River, and the distance is not  Extremely far.  The two men then galloped away from Fuzhou City, with Li Cheng and Achang leading their men following behind for close protection.  Unlike Yanzhou, although they both belong to the Loess Plateau, Fuzhou is very close to the northern grassland area, and the natural conditions are slightly different.  In particular, Fuzhou is close to the Yellow River and has a relatively humid climate.  As soon as we left Fuzhou City and came from the Yellow River, the cool breeze carrying water vapor blew on our face, which was quite comfortable.  "Wen Xin, I originally wanted to stay in Fuzhou for a while, but it has been several months since I came to the northwest, and Ruoying is pregnant, so" Zhe Kexing also extended a warm invitation today, and Zhe Wenxin also wanted to miss her husband.  Lang wanted to stay longer, but "Okay, I understand, we will leave back to Bianjing in the next few days." "Wen Xin, don't you mind?" "Is there anything to mind? That's right.  "Zhe Wenxin said with a happy face: "My husband has done enough for me this time, and Wenxin is very satisfied." "Our Wenxin is really considerate!" Lin Zhao hesitated and said with a smile.  : "Of course, as a husband, I am also good at understanding people's clothes!" "Bah, you started talking nonsense outside in broad daylight, it's true!" Oribumi Xin looked shy and slightly annoyed, looking extremely attractive.  "Okay, okay, I know I've been alone these past few months, so whatat nightgo back at night" "Hey, you're such a good friend of mine!" As he spoke, he had already arrived at the bank of the Yellow River. Who could flow in the roaring Yellow River?  Crossing the plains and rivers of Ningxia??, just turned a corner, running between Shanxi and Shaanxi canyons.  Perhaps because it has not yet completely flowed into the Loess Plateau, the river water is relatively clear.  It's summer, both sides of the river are lush and green, and the scenery is very good "How is it? It's different from the Yellow River in the Central Plains, which is full of sand and sand!" "That's natural!" "Oh, what's wrong? Why is it raining?  ?" Zhe Wenxin exclaimed. The two of them were originally in high spirits, but the sunny day suddenly changed and the rain started to fall.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 436: The Tragedy of the Northern Song Dynasty (Part 1)

    The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation and the birthplace of Chinese civilization.  Since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors period, people have been living on both sides of the Yellow River.  Fertile land, humid climate, and convenient water sources have created this rich land.  The people lived a stable life, and the dynasty gradually prospered.  Along the Yellow River, powerful dynasties were nurtured. The main territories and political centers of the Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang Dynasties were all in the Yellow River Basin. This is the best proof.  During this period, the Yellow River was truly the mother river, raising countless children along its banks.  But people often only know how to ask for things, but they don¡¯t know how to give back. In other words, they don¡¯t understand sustainable development.  As the population in the fertile Yellow River Basin increases, more land needs to be reclaimed to feed them, and the ecology is gradually damaged.  In addition, many factors such as the construction of houses and palaces, deforestation, and war damage have caused serious damage to the ecology of the Yellow River Basin.  People at that time did not know how to govern, so the problem became more serious.  The banks of the Yellow River are mostly loose loess areas. Once the vegetation is damaged, it will easily lead to soil erosion.  As more and more sediment enters the Yellow River, floods in the Yellow River appear.  With sediment accumulation, the river bed is getting higher and higher, and the river channel is getting narrower. The flow is okay on weekdays, but when there is heavy rain and the water in the Yellow River surges, floods will occur.  The river could not discharge the flood in time, so the flood had to find a place to vent on its own, so the Yellow River burst.  The first serious Yellow River breach in history occurred during the Eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, the Yellow River breached and flooded the Yangqu area for more than 60 years. Yan, Henan and other states were plagued by floods.  In the twelfth year of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty promoted Wang Jing.  Hundreds of thousands of people were mobilized to control the river.  Wang Jing surveyed the terrain, excavated mountains, built water gates, and built embankments more than a thousand miles from Wuqianchengkou in Laiyang to divert the river and Bian.  The Yellow River flows into the sea from the northeast, and Muqu flows into the swimming pool from the southeast.  River water intrusion.  One year later, on the second day of April in the thirteenth year of the Han Dynasty, the river canal was completed. From then on, the oceanic canal was able to carry water safely. The Zihe River was restricted by the north and south embankments. The water flow hit the sand and flowed into the sea, extending to the four prefectures of Hebei and Henan.  To avoid major river disasters.  I have to say that Wang Jing¡¯s contribution is great.  It not only benefited the people of the Han Dynasty.  In the following thousand years, the people on both sides of the Yellow River were enjoying his blessings.  Since King Jing of the Eastern Han Dynasty regulated the river, the Yellow River has entered a rare "safe flow period". During this period, basically no large-scale floods occurred, and the people in the Yellow River Basin were finally protected from its harm.  And benefit from the Yellow River.  That's why.  During the subsequent confrontation between the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Northern Dynasties were able to unify the Southern Dynasties.  The reason why the Sui and Tang Dynasties were able to unify the world, make the country strong and make the people live and work in peace and contentment was also due to the help of the Yellow River.  However, it is precisely because of this that the Yellow River Basin has become a densely populated and active area over the past millennium. As the degree of development continues to deepen, ecological damage has become more serious.  Floods in the Yellow River are accumulating day by day and will eventually break out.  "Unfortunately, the Song Dynasty caught up!  Starting from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.  Floods began to appear in the Yellow River, but they began to erupt intensively after the Song Dynasty.  During this period, the Yellow River was uncharacteristically uncharacteristic. It was no longer as gentle as a mother, but a raging beast.  Since the first time in the first year of Jianlong, the Yellow River has become a common occurrence.  From the beginning of one battle every few years to the subsequent several battles a year, two battles every three years became a folk proverb at that time.  The Yellow River continued to burst, bringing serious disasters to the people of the Song Dynasty.  So that in a certain year when the Yellow River is rarely calm, historians will be busy leaving words of thankfulness in the history books that "this is the year of Hening".  This shows how harmful the Yellow River floods were to the Northern Song Dynasty.  Every time the Yellow River floods, countless farmland and houses are submerged, and countless people are displaced and trapped.  Not only did the imperial court reduce tax revenue, but it also spent countless amounts of money and grain to provide disaster relief and regulate the Yellow River.  As a result, countless manpower and material resources were consumed.  To a certain extent, the Northern Song Dynasty was poor and weak due to this reason. The Yellow River almost dragged the Northern Song Dynasty to death.  In particular, Bianjing, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, was on the bank of the Yellow River. Floods in the Yellow River directly threatened the safety of the country and became the most serious disaster in the Northern Song Dynasty.  However, the monarchs and ministers of the Northern Song Dynasty did not seem to be very attentive in regulating the Yellow River. They often only repaired the headaches and foot pains, without considering a radical cure.  It is precisely because of their inactivity that the already serious floods in the Yellow River accumulated and erupted again, leading to an even more terrifying thing - diversion!  The biggest damage caused by floods is breaches and diversions. If it is just a breach, it doesn't matter as long as it is blocked, but diversions A river that is flowing safely suddenly changes its course in other directions, which affects too many things.  It is a disaster for the entire country along the new and old rivers!  During the Northern Song Dynasty, especially during the reign of Renzong, the Yellow River was like a naughty child, and diversions were commonplace.  In the first year of Renzong Jingyou, Jingdong RoadThe Henglong section of the Yangtze River burst, and the flood that broke out swept countless people, livestock, crops, and houses. It rushed directly across the boundary of Daming Prefecture and then turned north.  Although the Song Dynasty court tried its best to repair the embankment, it was still to no avail. It was simply in vain and had no effect. It was helpless and had to let it change its course.  This was a tragic beginning. From then on, floods occurred frequently.  In the following decades, the Yellow River would never be peaceful again This is nothing. Later, June 6th, the eighth year of Renzong Qingli, was a day that sounded extremely auspicious.  The Yellow River burst its banks again at Shanghu, Chanzhou Prefecture. The breach was nearly a mile wide, and the waves were emptied. The water was surging, and the rolling yellow water spread directly to Hebei.  After these two breaches, the Yellow River completely changed its course. The river water changed its direction to the north, passing through the east of Neihuang in Henan and the west of Daming in Hebei. It crossed the Hebei Plain, merged into the Yuhe River, and then entered the sea through the Jiehe River.  It is precisely because of this that the fertile land of Hebei was completely destroyed by the Yellow River floods.  The fertile farmland has disappeared, the people have been displaced, and their lives are in dire straits.  The entire land of Hebei is about to become a Shura hell thousands of miles away, and it is self-evident how painful the Song Dynasty has paid for this.  ??Furthermore, it was mentioned earlier.  Because of the loss of the Yanshan barrier, the Song army could only rely on the Tangbogou River for defense on the Song-Liao border in Hebei.  When the silt-laden Yellow River water came northward, the ponds dug by the Song army were gradually silted up and lost their role in national defense.  This was a matter of life and death related to the national defense of the Northern Song Dynasty.  Floods in the Yellow River have threatened the very foundation of this country¡¯s survival!  At this point, the management of the Yellow River must be put on the agenda.  The Northern Song Dynasty court was not completely helpless. They also thought of many ways to control the river and put them into practice.  But a problem arises, and river management is not a pure problem.  There is no small matter in the court, and it is impossible for everyone to work together on any one thing.  As far as river management is concerned, because different plans involve the interests of different people, ministers have been arguing endlessly and have been unable to come up with a unified plan for river management.  When the ministers were chattering, hysterical, and unconvinced for four years for their own interests, they finally discovered that the best opportunity to control the Yellow River was wasted in this way.  During these four years, the Yellow River enjoyed rare stability, which can be said to be the golden period of river management.  However, due to quarrels over various plans, construction was delayed until the Yellow River burst its banks again at Guogukou, Guantao County, Daming Prefecture, and everyone woke up. Unfortunately, it was too late.  After five months of hard work, the breach was closed, but at a very heavy price.  But officials who went to inspect reported that the silt accumulation in the waterway was getting thicker and thicker, and the water surface was in danger of overflowing the dam at any time and collapsing again.  This time Emperor Renzong could no longer sit still. He was really wronged.  The Northern Song Dynasty paid for the ecological destruction of the Yellow River Basin in the past thousand years, but he had to pay for the mistakes of previous generations of kings in river management.  After the emperor personally supervised it, the efficiency was naturally extraordinary, and a plan to control the river was soon in place.  Prime Ministers Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo personally presided over it. After a long time selecting from various plans, the results finally came to fruition.  They recommended to Emperor Renzong the plan of "River Entering the Six Pagodas" proposed by Li Zhongchang, an official of the River Canal Department. Li Zhongchang proposed to dig the Six Pagoda Canal under the Shanghu breach and divert the Yellow River eastward to the old Henglong Road. The breach at Shanghukou could be diverted  It is easy to slow down the disaster and block the breach. Once successful, it can become a permanent diversion channel of the Yellow River, so that the main river can survive the flood peak and there will be no more breaches. Once the plan was proposed, it was approved by Emperor Renzong.  The "restoration of the old ways" proposed by the prime minister and magistrate Jia Changchao was abandoned. As a result, the Northern Song Dynasty accumulated a large amount of manpower and material resources to mobilize to the Liuta River to solve the Yellow River floods. After hearing the news, Ouyang Xiu, a famous official at the time, immediately  He wrote a letter to object, but in the end, the method of flowing into the Six Pagodas was still implemented. The Yellow River breach at Shanghukou was also blocked, and the Yellow River seemed to flow safely into the sea as expected.  . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? but they have overlooked one thing.  The effect is very poor, the water flow speed is bound to be greatly slowed down, and the pressure on the Liuta River will undoubtedly be greatly increased. Unfortunately, as a small inland river, the Liuta River does not have such capacity and flood diversion capacity. The results can be imagined to be very dramatic.  A scene appeared. On the night when the Shanghu breach was closed, the Yellow River was levied here again. The six-tower project that consumed a lot of manpower and material resources ended in nothing, and it completely failed with many people's regrets and helplessness.  The Yellow River is still surging and raging in the north, causing countless people to suffer.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 437: The Tragedy of the Northern Song Dynasty (Part 2)

    The Liuta River plan was undoubtedly a failure. The Song Dynasty lost a lot of manpower and material resources as a result. Even the workers building the river embankment had no time to evacuate, and a breach occurred, and many people drowned.  Since then, the Yellow River has still ravaged Hebei, and as time goes by, the river course has also undergone some changes.  To the east of Damingfu, the Yellow River divides into two branches and continues northward, along the route of the first Yellow River diversion, through the Yuhe River and into the Boundary River, and into the sea at the junction of Song and Liao.  Because the north flow of the Yellow River had a huge impact on the defense of many ponds in the Liao Kingdom, there was always a saying in the Song Dynasty that the north flow would be blocked.  It's just that since Li Zhongchang and others failed to control the Yellow River, no one dared to mention the issue of controlling river problems for a long time.  After all, the lessons of Liuta River are still fresh in our minds. If we are not sure, how dare we risk the fortunes and lives of the Song Dynasty and many people.  The section of the tributary of the Yellow River that passes through Weizhou is called the Ergu River, which is 200 feet wide. The Yellow River descends from the Ergu River for 130 miles to the junction of the four states of Wei, En, De, and Bo, which is called the Four Realms Head.  In the fifth year of Jiayou's reign, Han Zhi, the transfer envoy of the capital of Hebei Province, proposed to send 2,000 young men to dredge the Ergu River every year and divert the water from the Ergu River into the Jin and Chi rivers.  If the excavation of the Ergu River is successful, the Yellow River can flow eastward through Wei and En Prefectures to De and Cang Prefectures and enter the sea. Therefore, the Yellow River water flow can be divided into two streams and enter the sea. This can prevent the danger of river blockage in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.  As well as the disasters caused by poor drainage of the Yellow River water, it can also alleviate the flooding caused by the Yellow River breach.  Later, Han Zhi submitted the "Drawing of the Ergu River at the First of the Four Realms" to the central government. According to his suggestion, the imperial court deployed 3,000 soldiers and completed the project of digging the Ergu River a month later.  At this point, the Yellow River water flows into two parts and enters the sea.  But the situation of the Yellow River water still flowing northward has not diminished.  Therefore, there have been calls in the Song court to block the north flow and completely let the river flow east.  After all, this is for the sake of national defense, and there are no more ponds.  Without the Yellow River, Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty, was directly exposed to the iron hoof of the Liao people. Therefore, this problem was urgent and must be solved as soon as possible.  The plan to block Beiliu was not completed until the current emperor Zhao Xu succeeded to the throne in the first year of Xining.  The river broke out in Enzhou, and Hebei was hit again.  At that time, the Liao envoy died in Bianjing, so that the Khitan cavalry was ready to move, which put great pressure on the Song Dynasty.  After learning from the painful experience, Emperor Zhao Xu felt that the floods in the Yellow River must be resolved as soon as possible.  The new prime minister Wang Anshi also expressed support for this.  Therefore, we immediately increased investment in regulating the Yellow River.  The natural solution is to block the northward flow and allow the river water to flow eastward into the sea.  In the second year of Xining, the dam was finally built to cut off the north flow of the Yellow River and allow the Yellow River water to flow eastward.  All civil and military officials in the dynasty breathed a sigh of relief. The floods in the Yellow River seemed to have finally been resolved.  But it¡¯s only been two years.  Siltation of the Yellow River is becoming more and more serious, and there are still many dangers on the river embankments.  It would be fine if there is no flood, but it is hard to say whether there will be breaches and diversions once a flood occurs.  It is a pity that the weather does not follow people's wishes. The overall climate in the Northern Song Dynasty was cooler than that in later generations, so there was more rainfall in the Yellow River Basin.  This is also an important reason why floods in the Yellow River often occur.  In the fourth year of Xining, there has been drought since late spring, with no rain falling. As a result, the crops on both sides of the Yellow River were greatly affected, showing a trend of reduced production or even no harvest.  This is nothing.  The Song Dynasty has always relied on the southeast for money and food. As long as the Jiangnan and Jianghuai harvests are harvested and transported north through the canal, the problem can be easily solved.  Therefore, the officials and ministers did not take the drought to heart, they were worried about the flood.  It is common for severe droughts to be followed by severe floods.  Therefore, Si Tianjian was ordered to observe carefully.  Although the supervisor An Chongning was not good at observing solar terms and weather, he did his best and gathered many people who were good at it to conduct joint observations and concluded that there would be rain in autumn and the intensity of the rain might be too heavy.  This kind of reporting requires skill. An Chongning also knew that neither the officials nor the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty wanted such a result, but he still had to report like this.  This is the real plan for a rainy day. First of all, there may be heavy rain, and the court will definitely be on strict alert. If floods do occur, they can respond in time to reduce losses.  If there had been no flood, the imperial court would have breathed a sigh of relief and been extremely happy.  Even if it is a false alarm, the officials will not blame it much. After all, it did not cause any damage.  "But if it is reported that there will be no rain in autumn, but then it turns out to be rainy and continuous, then you will not be able to eat and walk away.  When something goes wrong, ministers from all walks of life in the imperial court must blame each other, and someone must take responsibility. Si Tianjian may be the scapegoat.  So this is naturally safer.  As soon as the observation results came out, everyone from the emperor Zhao Xu to the civil and military officials were nervous.  In addition to preparing for possible disasters, there was also a vague expectation in my heart that it would be best not to rain It was a pity that they were disappointed. An Chongning's crow's words really hit home, it was mid-summer in June.  The hot and dry weather suddenlyNormally, it started to rain, and it lasted for a long time So the officials and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty began to worry. The Yellow River instantly became the number one concern of the Song Dynasty. All eyes fell on the Yellow River embankment, lest they  I accidentally broke up again ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao saw the water flow of the Yellow River when he returned to Bianjing.  The stay in Fuzhou was not very long, because I was worried about Meng Ruoying's pregnancy and the sudden rain, which might hinder the journey on the road, so I left early.  Zhewen Xin understood this very well and did not stop it!  However, after Zhe Kexing tried to persuade him to stay, he let Lin Zhao leave.  It just so happened that the edict from Bianjing conferring a reward on Lin Zhao arrived, allowing Lin Zhao to return to Bianjing, so he could leave openly.  Of course, when Lin Zhao left, he still had to say hello to Han Jiang, the envoy of Xuanfu on Shaanxi Road.  Lin Zhao specially sent someone to deliver gifts and bid farewell to Han Jiang, the Zhong family, Liu Changzuo and others.  In order to take a shortcut, Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin took Hedong Road when returning.  Going directly to the southeast in this way can save a lot of distance.  Before leaving, although Li Cheng and others were escorting him, Zhe Kexing seemed uneasy and specifically asked Achang and others to accompany him.  The implication is very clear. From now on, Achang will be Zhe Wenxin's dowry and the Lin family's bodyguard.  What's special is that Zhe Katsuyuki's youngest daughter Zhe Meifeng has a very close relationship with her aunt Zhe Wenxin, and she actually wants to visit her aunt's house.  The three or four-year-old girl clung to her and refused to let go, and Zhe Kexing was quite helpless.  Finally, Lin Zhao said: "As long as my uncle is at ease, he can take his niece to Bianjing to live for a while!" "That will be troublesome!" Zhe Kexing doted on this girl, so he naturally agreed.  With my sister and brother-in-law here, my daughter will never suffer.  Lin Zhao secretly thought that his uncle Gu Qi's family had moved to Bianjing, and the two little ones Dongping and Yan Gu were already three or four years old. It would be better to have multiple children and multiple playmates.  At the same time, this child can be regarded as a link between him and the Fuzhou Zhe family.  "Okay, okay, let's go with my aunt, go with my aunt!" The little girl didn't feel reluctant to leave home at all, she was very happy.  Along the way, the little girl was also a pistachio, very funny.  The trouble for Ruyi is that when night falls, he will cry out to sleep with his aunt.  This time, Lin Zhao was in a bit of a dilemma. He had to wait for the little girl to fall asleep before he could kiss her.  Seeing Zhe Wenxin taking care of the children, Lin Zhao joked: "Didn't you realize that my Wenxin is very good at being a good wife and mother?" "How can there be" "Meifeng, you take good care of her so well, then we  Naturally, I have taken better care of my child. " "But not yet" "Maybe I will have it today. Come, I will sow seeds for my husband" Just when Lin Zhao was raising his spear and jumping on the horse to start the battle, he suddenly mentioned the inner room.  The little girl cried and shouted: "Auntie" Zhe Wenxin had no choice but to go to visit, which made Lin Zhao a little embarrassed Along the way, he passed Jinyang, went south through Pingyang, and stopped in Huazhou  Nearby river crossing.  As a result, when we arrived at the ferry, the action slowed down quickly.  There is no other reason. It has been raining for a long time and the water in the Yellow River has surged. It is natural that there is pressure on boats on the river.  "Husband, why is the river so fast? Can we still cross it?" "I have sent people to find out. It should be possible" When Lin Zhao answered, he was already filled with worry.  Looking at this situation, the Yellow River floods this year will probably be more serious.  Especially on rainy days, it rained all the way from Fuzhou to Huazhou, and their trip was delayed a lot.  And all this rainwater finally gathered into the Yellow River, and the water level naturally skyrocketed. The situation is really not optimistic.  Although he is currently only the Marquis of Weiyuan and the Minister of War, this country has a great relationship with him, so he is naturally very worried.  Soon afterwards, Li Cheng came to report that the ship had been found.  And some of the most experienced boatmen chose a smooth section of the river to cross.  There were people from the Mingyue Sect standing in front of him along the way. They must have made arrangements, so Lin Zhao was naturally relieved.  "Young master, hurry up and cross the river. The boatman said that if you don't dare to cross the river in two days at night, I'm afraid that then" "What about the later time?" "There may be a river showdown!" Lin Zhao's mood  Suddenly there was a hint of haze, and I didn't dare to delay getting on the boat to cross the river immediately.  Fortunately, although the water level was high, the optional river section was not very fast, and the boatman's boating skills were also good, so we could cross it smoothly.  When we abandoned the boat and stepped onto the shore, we found that there were many civilians and soldiers on the embankment on the south bank, waiting as if they were preparing for the Yellow River to burst.  Not far to the east of Huazhou is Bianjing. Naturally, this section of the embankment cannot allow danger "Loess River EmbankmentIt breaks easily after soaking. It would be great if it could be stronger!  " Zhe Wenxin also looked deeply worried. Little girl Zhe Meifeng clapped her hands and said: "Use iron" "Silly boy, how can there be so much iron to build the river embankment?  " "Tong Yan Wu Ji, Lin Zhao listened to the ear and smiled softly, and then suddenly his expression changed. Iron cannot be used, but there are other things that can be as hard as iron! (To be continued. 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 438: A True Princess

    After crossing the Yellow River from Huazhou, before arriving in Bianjing, Li Cheng came to report: "Sir, Thunder has sent a message from the northwest!" "What's the matter?" "The peace talks between Song and Xia have come to fruition!" "Oh? So soon?" Lin  Zhao asked doubtfully: "What's the result?" Li Cheng said in a deep voice: "Han Jiang and Xixia signed a peace treaty and agreed to a truce. Xixia still declared itself a vassal to the Song Dynasty, and the treatment was exactly the same as before." "The people east of the Wuding River are the same as before.  Where is the land? "Lin Zhao cares most about this issue. The half of Jingzhou and Suizhou east of Wuding River was obtained through his own planning and hard work.  "Han Jiang persisted and was still occupied by the Song Dynasty, but it is said that the court paid some price for it!" "Huh!" Lin Zhao sneered and asked: "What price?" "The annual gift remains the same!" After hearing this result  , Lin Zhao didn't speak for a long time.  It was obviously not normal to reach peace talks so quickly. Lin Zhao knew something was wrong the moment he heard the news.  As expected, the Song Dynasty became soft again.  The land east of Wuding River is still retained, but it is no longer occupied by the Song Dynasty itself, but bought with money.  In the final analysis, Emperor Zhao Xu and the ministers in the court were too weak, which was very disappointing.  More than a million dollars, do they really not care?  We clearly have the advantage, but we still have this, it¡¯s really a bit Oh!  Lin Zhao sighed and understood that the princes in the court were in trouble, and that was the Yellow River.  At present, the water in the Yellow River is swollen, and the burst is likely to happen again. Under such circumstances, the Song Dynasty has no time to take care of itself.  Under such circumstances, we absolutely do not want to cause internal and external troubles.  Therefore, the Xixia side naturally wanted to appease the Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi, who were naturally unwilling to give up a good opportunity and put on a posture of fighting the Song Dynasty to the death. The Song court princes also compromised.  At times like this, the Liao Kingdom always put on a posture of being ready to make a move.  put pressure on.  Come to think of it, Han Jiang had no choice but to compromise because he couldn't violate the sacred order.  Although they were helpless, Lin Zhao was still disappointed.  It¡¯s hard to achieve such results, but I can¡¯t maintain them.  So what if there is a flood in the Yellow River?  At least the attitude should be tougher. It is precisely because of this weakness that he indulges Xixia again and again.  Of course, the floods in the Yellow River must be resolved as soon as possible.  Lin Zhao originally wanted to sit back and watch, but after careful consideration, he decided to contribute some strength.  After all, this is also my country.  How can you watch it fall to pieces?  "Li Cheng, tell Duke Di to help collect information on the water regime of the Yellow River. I can be of use!" "Yes!" "And" Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "Ouyang Gong once wrote a letter to control the river. It's best to ask for advice.  Look at him." When the Six Towers in the River River project was proposed, Ouyang Xiu opposed it the most fiercely, but after submitting letters many times, he failed to attract attention.  Eventually it led to another tragedy in Shanghukou.  It can be seen that Ouyang Xiu must have his own opinions on river management and must have first-hand information.  "Yes!" Li Cheng naturally knew the relationship between his sect master and Ouyang Xiu, so it was not difficult.  Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and then ordered: "Tell Duke Di to let the Mingyue Sect increase its investment in Hebei and start to inquire about information related to river control. It is best to find out the water conditions in each section of the Yellow River as soon as possible." "Yes.  !¡± You must know yourself and your enemy when doing things.  To deal with flooding in the Yellow River, it is necessary to understand the water conditions of the Yellow River in order to determine the most appropriate river control plan.  On the one hand, making the water of the Yellow River enter the sea smoothly and smoothly, on the other hand, is to strengthen the river embankments and reduce the occurrence of embankment breaches. Then the embankments must be strengthened. Lin Zhao has a way to do this, and he will start to implement it after returning to Bianjing. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was already early July when we returned to Bianjing. It was raining continuously and the roads were blocked.  The journey was naturally much slower.  Without the efforts of Li Cheng, Achang and others, it would not have been easy for Lin Zhao and Zhe Wenxin to return to Bianjing safely.  Even so, she was still exhausted, and even the energetic little girl Zhe Meifeng was not so lively.  However, when I saw Bianjing City.  I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.  Bianjing City in the mist and rain has a unique scenery, and Zhe Meifeng, who has been living in the northwest, is very curious.  The last time Zhewen Xinshang was in Bianjing was in winter, and he had seen the beautiful scenery of Bianjing in summer.  ¡°The smokey willows in Bianhe River are the famous beauty of Bianjing¡± Lin Zhao introduced while also noticing that the water level of Bianhe River was also much higher.  Looking at this situation, it is raining throughout the Yellow River Basin, and the flooding situation is obviously serious.  However, under such circumstances, the river surface is wide and the draft is sufficient, so water transportation is very convenient.  Money and food from Jianghuai and Jiangnan can be quickly transported to Bianjing, which can somewhat alleviate the pressure of disasters in Hebei.  The Weiyuan Marquis Mansion is on the bank of the Bian River. The Empress Dowager and the Empress DowagerTake care of me and reward me. The mansion is naturally very good.  The entire Hou Mansion is full of pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, and the scenery is particularly pleasant.  The most important thing is that the transportation is convenient. It is close to the main transportation road from Nanxunmen to Xuandemen, and it is not far from the imperial palace.  The Marquis is about to return home, and someone at the front station has already reported the news two days in advance.  The ladies who stayed at home were immediately excited, and the entire Hou Mansion was decorated with lights and colors, making it more festive than a holiday.  Early that morning, Chai Minyan sent someone to wait at the city gate. As soon as he saw the whereabouts of the Marquis, he would come immediately to report.  After learning that Lin Zhao had entered the city, the whole family immediately took action.  Chai Minyan, Mu Sihong, Gu Yuelun and others came to the door early to greet them.  At this time, Meng Ruoying was seven or eight months pregnant and had difficulty moving. In addition, it was raining lightly, so although she was eager, she did not go out to greet her.  When Lin Zhao poked his head out of the carriage, he saw the ladies standing at the gate, all with tears in their eyes. They had been apart for more than half a year and had gone through several months of lovesickness.  Normally he could restrain himself, but now when he saw Lin Zhao, he could no longer restrain himself and burst out.  "Husband!" "Husband!" "Cousin!" "Master Hou!" As soon as he arrived at the door, someone came up to salute him. When Lin Zhao saw one of them, he smiled and said: "Okay, come back safely, don't cry.  !¡± ¡°Well!¡± ¡°Min Yan, is everything okay at home?¡± With Lin Zhao away, Chai Minyan is naturally the head of the family, and she naturally takes charge of everything.  All handled properly.  "Uncle, are they all here?" Chai Minyan nodded and said, "We are already here. Uncle knew you were back, so he cooked and prepared the meal himself. Auntie is with Ruoying! As for Mrs. Meng, she is getting old and it is difficult to leave her hometown.  "I didn't come." "Oh!" Lin Zhao fully understood this. After all, Mrs. Meng was already in her seventies and could not bear the fatigue of the journey.  We can only wait for Meng Ruoying to give birth and find an opportunity to return to Jiangning to visit.  "Is Ruoying okay?" Lin Zhao was most worried about Meng Ruoying right now.  "It's okay, it's almost eight months. I'm in good health, and the baby is healthy too!" Chai Minyan has a ladylike demeanor and takes good care of the family.  "Husband, please go in and take a look!" "Okay!" It's completely understandable that Lin Zhao was worried about his children, but Chai Minyan and others didn't like it.  Then Ori Wenxin met everyone, and the family hadn't seen each other for a long time.  It's fun.  When Zhe Meifeng saw the two little guys Gu Dongping and Yan Gu, she immediately became energetic. The three children soon started playing together, and there was a lot of laughter in the Hou Mansion.  Lin Zhao quickly rushed to the back house and met his aunt Liu first on the way.  She was mute, and Gu Qi didn't tell her Lin Zhao's life experience, but Lin Zhao always felt that her aunt knew.  After all, it has been more than twenty years.  Although my aunt is mute, she is also of good nature, so it is not surprising that she can guess a little bit.  "Greetings to my aunt!" Lin Zhao bowed, but Mrs. Liu was calm and smiled softly, very lovingly.  Then he pointed inside and went out quietly.  Obviously, she deliberately gave Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying a chance to be alone.  When she walked into the room, she saw Meng Ruoying standing by the window with a big belly, seemingly looking forward to it.  "Ruoying!" "Husband!" Meng Ruoying turned around.  When he saw Lin Zhao standing at the door, tears filled his eyes instantly. The corners of his mouth moved a lot before he shouted.  Lin Zhao rushed forward and supported his beloved wife.  She said softly: "Don't cry, crying is not good for the baby!" "Yeah!" Meng Ruoying felt extremely happy and stretched out her jade hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes.  "Husband, you are finally back!" "Well, I'm sorry, I'm late." "It's not too late, just come back!" Meng Ruoying's only hope is that Lin Zhao can come back when the child is born.  "How's it going? Is the little one making a fuss?" Lin Zhao reached out and gently touched Meng Ruoying's bulging belly, as if he could feel the squirming movement of the young life.  This is his own bloodline, and the feeling of being connected by bloodline is very special. At this moment, Lin Zhao really felt the feeling of taking root.  ¡°After all, I don¡¯t completely belong to this era. I always felt lonely before, but it¡¯s different now.  He knew that there was a mother who gave birth to him in this world, and that she would soon have a child of her own. Her bloodline knew its origin, and she also had inheritance. She was already closely connected with this era, so she took root and completely integrated into this era.  "Fortunately, it's relatively quiet!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It seems that the little guy is more filial to his mother, so you will suffer less!" Meng Ruoying YouyouSaid: "It's okay, it's been more than seven months. Sister Minyan said that she will give birth around the Double Ninth Festival in September." "Okay, I'm waiting for my son to be born!" "But what if it's a daughter? My husband doesn't  Do you like it?" Meng Ruoying heard from the old servants that she had a pointed belly and a quiet child, so she might be a daughter.  She was not a legitimate wife, and it would not be a good idea to lead her husband to give birth to the eldest son, so she preferred to be a daughter, but she was afraid that her husband would not like her. After all, in this era, preference for sons over daughters has become commonplace.  "Hello, my daughter, my little princess must be beautiful and cute!" "Hush!" Meng Ruoying was a little nervous for a moment, looked around warily, and said solemnly: "Husband, please be careful, if these words spread, there will be disaster of annihilation."  Lin Zhao suddenly realized that the title "little princess" was very common in later generations.  But this era has a special meaning, and saying so is a bit treasonous.  But Lin Zhao shook his head gently. He was of noble birth, and the daughter he gave birth to was supposed to be a noble princess of the Song Dynasty.  One day, I want my daughter to become a true princess!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 439: Shiro visits his mother (Part 1)

    When Lin Zhao came back, Weiyuan Hou Mansion was rarely reunited, and the family was happy.  Gu Qi cooked the food herself, and Ayun also went to help, and soon a sumptuous dinner was prepared. The family sat together to have a reunion dinner, which was more lively than the New Year festival.  It was said to be a family reunion, but Lin Zhao felt vaguely uncomfortable because several people were not here and could not come.  Those are the biological mother Lin, the aunt the Empress Dowager Cao, and the princess sister Zhao Fukang.  ¡°My identity is still a secret and cannot be revealed, so I cannot reunite with these relatives, nor can I show my filial piety.  Lin Zhao felt a little regretful about this.  However, it is okay to visit her. When I learned about my life experience, I wanted to visit my mother as soon as possible, both in terms of etiquette and in an urgent mood.  Of course, these things don¡¯t happen casually.  Fortunately for Lin, she was outside the palace, but her status was sensitive after all. Lin Zhao could only go to visit secretly, and everything needed to be arranged properly.  As for the Cao family, Qingshou Palace is not something you can go to casually. When the time comes, you can only go to visit in the name of Chai Minyan, and Lin Zhaoke can go with you.  Although it is not convenient for men to enter the palace casually, Chai Minyan is the adopted daughter of the Cao family, and it is okay for Lin Zhao to visit her as her niece-in-law.  Besides, the Empress Dowager had a life-saving grace for him, so it was reasonable to go to pay him respects, but it just needed to be properly arranged.  Lin Zhao still had a concern. Should he tell Chai Minyan the truth when he went with her?  It was a bit difficult for a while.  In order not to arouse suspicion, Lin Zhao did not go there in the first half month after returning.  Instead, he stayed at the house to accompany his lovely wives. Looking at Meng Ruoying's swollen belly, the other ladies were envious.  Therefore, he acted very proactively.  Very orderly queue.  After dark, take a bath.  Waiting for the husband.  Lin Zhao has been a "monk" for several months, and he felt a little relieved after rescuing Zhe Wenxin. He could have stayed in both places on the way back.  However, that little guy Zhe Meifeng kept causing havoc, so he couldn't have all the fun.  Now they can finally have a good time. The ladies miss each other deeply and want to conceive as soon as possible, so they are very cooperative and even flattering.  After half a month.  Lin Zhao, the Marquis, lived a carefree and comfortable life.  Of course, there are also some troubles on weekdays. When a group of friends learned that Lin Zhao had returned to Beijing, they naturally had to have a banquet.  What's more, Lin Zhao is now the Marquis of Weiyuan, and his status is valuable and extraordinary. Naturally, various invitations are indispensable.  Lin Zhao naturally has to go when he needs to go, but there are still some things that need to be avoided. It is not good to be too high-profile.  Based on the principle of considering the health of the next generation.  Lin Zhao tries his best to avoid drinking a lot of alcohol and usually only tastes it lightly.  that's all.  Half a month passed between the banquet and the bed.  The matter of going to see Lin was left to Li Cheng and Di Qing to arrange it, and finally it came to fruition.  It was still raining lightly that day, and there were not many pedestrians on the street. Lin Zhao went out quietly, got on a small boat from the Bianhe River, and circled several times in the complicated waterways of Bianjing.  Then he landed in a carriage and was followed by people from the Mingyue Sect, protecting him secretly to ensure that no one was following him!  Finally, we came to an alley in the south of Bianjing City. This can be said to be a "slum" in Bianjing City, where ordinary people live.  Di Qing purchased a house here for the Lin family to live in. There were originally only three households in this alley, but two of them had moved to other places. The courtyards were all empty, so it was very quiet.  Naturally, there will be fewer people coming and going, and the safety aspect will be much better.  Arriving at the mansion, Li Cheng knocked on the door several times regularly, and soon a maid came to open the door.  These are all loyal masters selected by Di Qing from Mingyue Sect. They are Lin's personal maids and close guards.  "Here comes the young master!" The maid had been by Lin's side for a long time, and naturally knew Lin Zhao's identity, so she hurriedly saluted with a somewhat excited look on her face.  It's true at all, Lin Zhao is now the soul of Mingyue Sect.  Only with his existence can everyone have the confidence to persevere.  "Thank you for your hard work!" Lin Zhao immediately stepped into the courtyard, with various people from the Mingyue Sect behind him, either openly or covertly, hiding in every corner to protect him secretly.  The courtyard is not very big, but it is also decorated in a simple and elegant way. It is obvious that Di Qing has put great care into it.  "Madam is in the Buddhist hall!" Mrs. Lin is no longer in the nunnery, so she no longer dresses as a layman, otherwise it will easily arouse others' suspicion.  However, after twenty years, Lin has become accustomed to the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha.  Therefore, I often worshiped Buddha and recited sutras at home, firstly to save Emperor Renzong, and secondly to pray for my son who was away from home.  Lin Zhao walked slowly towards the Buddhist hall, but his steps suddenly became much heavier. He felt very urgent, but he felt more timid about being close to his hometown.  After twenty years of separation, Lin Zhao was finally about to meet his biological mother. Lin Zhao felt uncontrollably excited and a little sad.  So that every step forward, my mood is extremely complicated Finally arrivedWhen he was going to the hospital, Lin Zhao couldn't help but burst into tears when he saw the back of that man with black hair and plain clothes.  Although spiritually speaking, he has no connection with Lin, this body was indeed born from Lin's ten-month pregnancy. Blood is a very magical thing. Blood is thicker than water, so there is a natural sense of closeness.  Lin Zhao had tears in his eyes, his lips moved, and he was speechless.  In order to surprise Lin, Di Qing did not tell him about Lin Zhao's arrival.  But being connected by blood means constant separation, and it seems to have a special feeling.  In the Buddhist hall, the wooden fish in Lin's hand suddenly stopped, hesitating for a moment and turned around slightly.  Two very similar faces looked at each other in astonishment!  "Child!" "Mother!" No need for any nonsense, no introduction or explanation, just a glance.  Lin knew that the person in front of her was her biological son who had been living abroad for twenty years, and Lin Zhao also knew that this was his biological mother.  The mother and son who had been separated for twenty years reunited, and the feelings that had been suppressed in their hearts for decades were instantly released. The two hugged each other and cried.  Everyone present in the Mingyue Sect couldn't help but feel a little sad when they saw this situation.  After a long time, Mrs. Lin gradually stopped crying. She raised Lin Zhao's face with both hands and looked at it carefully.  It's been twenty years since I gave birth to a child on the run, and I didn't even have time to take a second look at it.  When I saw the child again, he was already an adult boy.  "My dear, my dear mother, please pay homage to your mother!" Lin Zhao then formally bowed to Mrs. Lin.  "Child, get up quickly and let me take a good look at it!" Mrs. Lin was usually cold and cold, but when she saw her son, she seemed to be a completely different person, with a very loving motherly demeanor.  "Yeah!" "Okay, okay! My son has really grown up!" Mrs. Lin was filled with emotion and satisfaction at the same time.  Back then, she was far apart from Gu Qi and her son. While she missed him, she also felt deeply worried.  Can the child grow up successfully?  Renzong died young, so she was naturally worried.  As long as Gu Qi told her that the child was safe, she would feel relieved to some extent.  Just hearing what others said was not as good as seeing it with her own eyes. It was only at this moment, when she saw her son in front of her, that she was completely relieved.  "The child is unfilial and fails to fulfill his filial duty, which makes the mother suffer!" Even though the soul is not the real Lin Zhao, he was moved by the affection between mother and child.  He could clearly feel Lin's affectionate motherly love, which resonated instantly.  "No, it's not your fault!" Mrs. Lin knew very well who caused all this.  Lin Zhao said firmly: "Don't worry, mother. The evil villain separated us mother and son for twenty years. Back then, he also hunted down my mother and me. This great revenge will be avenged sooner or later!" "No!" Lin immediately objected, but  After the words came out of her mouth, she hesitated a little.  The fact that his son can come here means that he already knows everything, and things seem to be out of his control.  "My child, 20 years ago, my mother has figured out that revenge is all false. I just hope that you are safe!" This is the most simple thought of a mother, and the bloody storm of that year also made her a little scared.  Her son, who had been separated for twenty years, had just come back, and she didn't want her son to be in any danger again.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Mother, I completely understand your worries, but some things are destined by God. My father's blood flows in my veins, and the throne of the Song Dynasty should be mine. Evil villain  He plotted secretly, was unfilial to his father, the emperor and his mother, and even more persecuted you and me, mother and son. How can this great hatred be let go? Furthermore, even if I can let go of my personal hatred, look at the chaos that Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu brought to the Song Dynasty.  . The inheritance of our ancestors and the country that my father has worked hard to manage for decades will be lost in their hands. As a descendant of the Zhao family and the son of my father, how can I stand by and watch? Furthermore, even if I am willing to let go, can Zhao Xu?  Let it go? Sooner or later, they will kill them all and eradicate them. Children can't just sit and wait for death!" "But" This reason is too good, Lin can't object!  "Mother is worried that Zhao Xu is very powerful and the child is not his opponent, right?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "It seems like this at the moment, but the power in the child's hands is not weak either. Everything depends on man, and the son believes that there is someone who can win! Then!  It's only right that I take back what is supposed to be mine!" Ms. Lin looked at Lin Zhao's determined expression and finally became a little moved.  As a mother, he didn't want his son to take risks, but the throne was supposed to belong to his son. What authority did he have to make him give up willingly?  As his son said, the Song Dynasty is the top priority.  Although she has been reciting the Buddha's name, she is not blind to what is going on outside the window. She knows what the current situation is like!  Perhaps, as a descendant of the Zhao family and the son of the late emperor, the son is destined to have this responsibility and obligation.  Furthermore, Di Qing and the others have said that their son??Excellent, if he were a Nine-Five Master, he should be much better than Zhao Xu.  If his son really has such a day, it would be the best thing to take back the throne, and Emperor Renzong can rest in peace in heaven.  To this day, she still clearly remembers what Emperor Renzong expected from her belly when she was pregnant.  What¡¯s more, Di Qing and others have been searching for him. How rare is this persistence?  What qualifications do you have to deprive yourself of all this?  But there was only one thing. Mrs. Lin said softly: "No matter what you do, I hope you are safe and sound!" (To be continued) ps: For the sake of the Chinese New Year, Sanwen still works hard to code,  Please subscribe, ask for monthly tickets, ask for recommendations, and ask for all kinds of support!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 440: Shiro visits his mother (Part 2)

    It is easy to pay a visit to the Lin family, but it is a bit more difficult to pay a visit to the Empress Dowager Cao.  The news was delivered to the Qingshou Palace through the Cao family, and Mrs. Cao was asked what she meant.  It's not that Mrs. Cao has never met Lin Zhao, but it's obvious that the situation must be completely different this time. Lin Zhao, the fourth son of the Zhao family, is coming to visit his mother.  The Cao family had no objection, and the eldest princess of Chu State, Zhao Fukang, also hoped to recognize her younger brother.  So soon there was news that the Empress Dowager was unwell, and Chai Minyan was naturally summoned to the palace for a visit.  Now that the Empress Dowager is ill, she refuses to consult the imperial doctor at all and trusts Chai Minyan even more. The purpose is to better love Wujiwu.  In this way, it is natural for Lin Zhao, as the "niece-in-law", to visit the palace.  The light rain was still falling, and Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan entered Xuandemen in a carriage.  Chai Minyan was a little surprised that Lin Zhao wanted to visit the palace to see his doctor, but her husband emphasized that he wanted to thank the Empress Dowager for saving his life.  Did you know that I had thanked you before?  "However, getting closer to the Empress Dowager will be of great benefit to the husband's future.  Maybe the husband has the same idea!  When they arrived at the Qingshou Palace, there was already a chamberlain waiting at the door, holding an umbrella and escorting the two of them to the main hall.  The status of Marquis Weiyuan and Mrs. Gaoming is inherently valuable, and with the Empress Dowager doting on them, the maids are observant of their words and do not dare to neglect them.  In front of the main hall of the Qingshou Palace, Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of the Chu Kingdom, came out to greet them in person. She smiled as she looked at her younger brother and his sister-in-law, a young couple.  "Princess Youlao came to greet her in person, it's a great honor for the foolish couple!" Even though he knew that he was his biological sister in front of him, he still couldn't avoid being polite.  "Why are you so polite? We are relatives. I am like sister Minyan, so you can call me sister!" Zhao Fukang's approach was considered a comprehensive one.  In this way, Lin Zhao can legitimately call her sister.  Lin Zhao naturally understood and immediately said: "Then thank you sister!" Hey!  Chai Minyan glanced at her husband, a trace of suspicion flashed in her eyes!  "Okay, Sister Minyan. It's been rainy these past few days and I'm not feeling well. Come and take a look!" Zhao Fukang, who is also a woman, was very sensitive and immediately changed the subject.  Chai Minyan said: "Okay!" Then the two of them went in to greet the Empress Dowager according to etiquette. Chai Minyan stepped forward to diagnose Cao's pulse. After a while, he said: "It doesn't matter. I think it has been cloudy and rainy recently, and it is quite humid. The Emperor  The Queen Mother is getting older and has signs of coldness entering her body. She just needs to drink some ginger soup to ward off the cold and pay more attention to moisture. "That's good. With Minyan here, I can rest assured!"  That is extremely loving.  Zhao Fukang smiled and said: "Min Yan, my concubine is not in good health. Could you please go and check it out. Also, I have had some quarrels with my concubine recently, and she is still angry. Please help me comfort her!" "Okay!"  !" The Empress Dowager Miao was ill and lived in the Qingshou Palace, so Chai Minyan went there happily.  Zhao Fukang, who was supposed to be accompanied by his children, did not go because of the quarrel. Instead, he sent a palace maid to guide them there.  Under such circumstances, Cao, Zhao Fukang and Lin Zhao were left in the main hall.  Zhao Fukang was extremely smart and immediately said: "Dongyang, you have been in the northwest for many days. Do you have anything new? Please tell me to relieve your boredom!" Obviously.  This is a high-sounding excuse.  After Chai Minyan left, Zhao Fukang immediately dismissed all the chamberlains and maids, leaving only mother and son in the hall.  Although the chamberlains felt that it was not appropriate for a foreign minister to be alone with the Empress Dowager and the lonely princess, they did not dare to ask more questions.  They are all Cao's absolute confidants.  So there is no need to worry about it being leaked.  "My son pays homage to the empress!" In the Song Dynasty, the prince and princess called the queen empress.  Lin Zhao was paying homage to his aunt, Cao, as a prince.  "My son, get up quickly!" Mr. Cao was trembling, with a somewhat moved expression.  It's been a long time since I last saw my son as a gift.  Although Zhao Zongshi had worshiped her in this way back then, after all, his adopted son was unreliable.  Although Lin Zhao was not his biological son, he was the biological son of Emperor Renzong after all. She was a legitimate aunt, and she was really excited for a moment.  "Little brother pays homage to eldest sister!" Lin Zhao paid homage to Zhao Fukang again.  Zhao Fukang immediately rushed over and said: "Brother, get up quickly. If you tell me your identity today, you will be relieved if your father knows about it!" "Yes, it's a pity that I can't worship in front of my father's mausoleum!"  Quite a pity.  "Don't worry, there will always be opportunities to go to the mausoleum and the Ancestral Temple to worship!" Both Cao and Zhao Fukang had the same idea on this point. If their biological son could go to worship, Emperor Renzong would be able to rest in peace!  ¡°My son used to live outside without knowing his identity.?It is really unfilial to be able to show one's filial piety!  Ms. Cao shook his head and said, "It's not your fault. We haven't been able to give you the slightest care since you were a child. I feel really guilty."  " "I thought I would never see my brother again, but I didn't expect that God's will would make us meet again one day!  "Zhao Fukang said: "When I first met you by Jinming Pond that day, I felt that you were so familiar. It turned out that you were my biological brother.  " "This is blood connection, blood is thicker than water!  " Mrs. Cao also deeply agrees with this. Lin Zhaodao: "I came here today to thank you for saving me last time.  I had always been confused before, but I didn¡¯t know it was because of the great love of the empress!  " "What do you mean, you and I are mother and son. It's a pity that I knew it too late. Otherwise, why would I have made you suffer like that? It's really a pain for you!  Ms. Cao shook her head gently, thinking of the thrill that day, she was still frightened. "It would be unworthy of a gentleman not to avenge this!"  " Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "My queen, I came here today to report this matter to you.  "The reason why I came to visit my mother is to directly show off my cards to the Cao family, state my purpose and actions, and completely win the Cao family's support. The Cao family was a little wavering before, but after Zhao Fukang's repeated persuasion, he has already leaned towards Lin Zhao's side.  , but still felt a little uneasy. Today, Lin Zhao directly stated that she had to make a decision. Cao hesitated for a moment, looking a little embarrassed.  It's a bit hard to accept. She also has feelings for Zhao Xu, so she doesn't want to see this tragedy of uncle and nephew killing each other. Of course, she is more worried about Lin Zhao's safety. The only remaining bloodline of Emperor Renzong cannot be lost.  At the same time, just like Renzong's concerns when he was dying, he was afraid that the two tigers would fight and the Song Dynasty would fall apart. "But you" Lin Zhao said solemnly: "My son knows what the empress is worried about. Zhao Zongshi and his son are in a cold mood and are unfilial to the empress."  I am even more cruel. If he knew that I was alive, he would definitely kill me. Unless I never recognized my ancestors and lived among the people forever, I would be safe now.  But sooner or later, they will find out. Will there be any place for my son at that time? My dear, my son doesn¡¯t want to sit back and wait for death, nor does he want to be used as a knife or a piece of cake for me. "This is a fact.  Cao knew that if she were alive, she might be able to protect Lin Zhao, but what if she died?  Zhao Xu will not show mercy, and Gao Taotao is a ruthless master.  Lin Zhao continued: "If Zhao Xu was a promising king, his son would never dare to have any evil thoughts and shake the Song Dynasty. However, although Zhao Xu had ambitions, his actions were obvious to all. At present, the Song Dynasty has begun to be chaotic.  I finally opened up territory in the northwest and won the victory, but he listened to the slander in the blink of an eye and surrendered to Xixia. The million-year gift I finally saved was thrown away by Wang Anshi, regardless of the results of his reform.  , but the factional strife in the court is gradually rising, and if things go on like this, there will be internal and external troubles, and the Song Dynasty will be destroyed. I am a descendant of the Zhao family, the son of my father, how can I watch my ancestors' inheritance be ruined like this? "  .  Cao and Gao Taotao once cried to Zhao Xu that Wang Anshi's reform was ruining the country.  It can be seen that the old lady does not agree with the reform, so Lin Zhao can only drag Wang Anshi first, and at the same time propose a more terrifying party struggle.  Cao came from a well-known family and was not completely ignorant of politics.  I have also heard about what happened in the court, so I feel deeply about it.  Lin Zhao's words vaguely spoke to her heart.  She raised Zhao Zongshi in the palace back then, and if she rejects Lin Zhao today, she may lead to the fall of the Song Dynasty. Who can bear this crime?  Zhao Fukang lost no time and said: "My dear, look at what Dongyang has done several times. He has made many achievements and is praised by the whole court. He is a rare young hero and is much stronger than Zhao Xu. If my younger brother were in charge of the government, at least he would be better than what he is now.  Hu Toandan wants a lot!" "But, can you do it?" Mr. Cao was obviously tempted, Mr. Yu, she didn't want the Zhao family to be harmed at all.  Personally, she would rather be a real empress dowager than the empress dowager in name only.  If possible, he would be willing to support Lin Zhao.  But can Lin Zhao compete with Zhao Xu?  This is what worries her the most.  "It all depends on people. My son has accumulated a lot of strength. As long as he keeps working hard, he will definitely have a chance." As he spoke, Lin Zhao was full of confidence.  Zhao Fukang immediately said: "With the support of the empress, Dongyang is the son of his father and has a distinguished status. It is logical to take back his own country!"  With his own identity, coupled with Di Qing and others, this matter can no longer be stopped.  When he knew his identity and went to the execution ground to rescue him, he actually had no other choice.  ¡°?One day, I will protect you for one day. If I find the right opportunity, I will rectify your name, enter your name in the family tree, and return to the royal family!  " The greatest role of the Cao family's existence is here. It is necessary to prove the identity of Lin Zhaorenzong's son in order to gain the trust of the people in the world and have a chance to aspire to the throne. The so-called legitimacy is very important. Hearing such a reply,  Zhao Fukang and Lin Zhao both breathed a sigh of relief and bowed: "Thank you, Madam!  " "But there is one thing!  Ms. Cao hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Dongyang, if one day you win the country, can you spare Zhong Zhen's life?"  " "Mother, do you know something?  Lin Zhao did not answer, but asked: "How did my three brothers die in infancy?"  "    "how?  Could it be" Cao's heart suddenly cast a shadow, and she had a vague foreboding. Lin Zhao replied in a deep voice: "It may be a coincidence that the eldest brother died young, but what about the second and third brothers?  At that time, my father paid so much attention to me, and my biological mother took care of me so meticulously. Why did they all die in infancy one after another?  Before I was born, my mother and concubine were persecuted Who is the biggest beneficiary of all these so-called coincidences?  " One of Renzong's three sons who died young was the son of Concubine Miao Xian, who was Zhao Fukang's half-brother. She was shocked when she heard the explanation. "Dong Di has been investigating for many years, and how many  Some eyebrows.  " Cao asked: "What's the result?  " "Di Gong said that the King of Runan back then had hands and eyes that could reach the sky, and he could reach out even within the palace confinement" Zhao Yunrang, King of Runan County, was the biological father of Yingzong Zhao Shu (Zong Shi) and the biological grandfather of Zhao Xu. "Is it true?  "Ms. Cao murmured to herself. It was not that she had never doubted it, but she gave up later. Now that Lin Zhao brought it up again, she was suddenly shocked. Zhao Fukang was also shocked, and then his eyes flashed fiercely, and he gritted his teeth in hatred. Lin Zhao  Then he said in a deep voice: "Mother, I don't want to lie to you. The revenge of killing your brother is irreconcilable.  Some things are doomed from the beginning to life and death!  "(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 441: Is the Yellow River hopeless?

    The fight for the throne was doomed to life and death. When Lin Zhao made this decision, he knew there would be such a risk.  But Cao had compassion and still had feelings for Zhao Xu, which made her still waver even after she decided to help Lin Zhao.  In other words, he somewhat missed Zhao Xu and the others. ????????? But the stakes are so high, and if your heart is wavering, there will be changes sooner or later, and Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t want this to be the case.  Therefore, a strong dose of medicine must be given to give Cao a little stimulation and make her completely determined.  Regarding the death of his three brothers, Di Qing did investigate, and Zhao Yunrang was suspected, but he couldn't be sure, at least there was no evidence.  However, Concubine Lin's murder was indeed true, so Cao would probably believe it.  No matter what happens, the three dead children will call her empress, and they are her bastards.  Emperor Renzong has no children, is it easy for her?  You know, in ancient times, having no children in the palace could be used as a reason for deposing the queen. Back then, her status was in turmoil.  She is definitely not alone. Behind her lies the rise and fall of the entire Cao family.  Those three children were harmed like this. Can she let it go?  What makes her even more painful is that the murderers turned out to be Zhao Zongshi and his father, who were raised by her. The remaining relationship between mother and son was destroyed and disappeared in an instant.  Mrs. Cao didn¡¯t want to be an accomplice. After all, she took Zhao Zongshi into the palace and raised him, and she was the one who facilitated everything.  As a result, Zhao Yunrang had evil thoughts, so that Renzong's disciples were in trouble and his descendants withered.  Ms. Cao is a kind person. She vaguely feels that she is an accomplice or is being taken advantage of by others, which naturally makes her feel uncomfortable.  When Lin Zhao said this, she was naturally a little irritated, and she knew exactly what to choose.  In any case, Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao were arrogant to her.  It's not as real as Lin Zhao's entire biological son.  The reason why I visited my mother was to gain her understanding and support.  The orthodox royal bloodline is really important. Only in this way can it be justified and can it be possible to compete with Zhao Xu.     Of course.  This competition must not be so smooth, and it is destined to be a bloody storm.  Perhaps as Lin Zhao said, it will be a fight to the death.  Zhao Xu will never be merciful to him, and he does not need to be merciful. If he wants to achieve great things, he will never be kind to a woman.  On the way back.  Lin Zhao turned around and glanced at the Chui Gong Hall in the distance, showing a sneer.  Zhao Xu is an opponent and will definitely be put to death in the future, but now he must be used to strengthen himself.  Chai Minyan looked at her husband's expression, filled with doubts.  The Crown Princess Miao was in very good health and seemed to have no disease.  As for the quarrel with Zhao Fukang.  It didn't seem to be that serious. After a few words of persuasion, Miao started chatting with him about household matters, rambling here and there, seemingly to delay time.  Who are you delaying for?  The answer is self-evident.  When she returned to the main hall, Chai Minyan also vaguely felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere, but she couldn't tell clearly. It was purely a woman's intuition.  She thought that Zhao Fukang seemed to be trying to push her away.  Then he was left alone in Lin Zhao's. What was the connection?  Chai Minyan suddenly thought that when her husband was unjustly accused and sent to the execution ground, the Empress Dowager, the eldest princess, and even Uncle Cao worked so hard to rescue him.  Outsiders thought it was her fault, but Chai Minyan knew best.  From this point of view, there seems to be some special connection between the husband and the Queen Mother, or the Cao family.  Chai Minyan wanted to ask, but he hesitated as soon as he opened his mouth. If possible.  The husband will tell himself.  Since he didn't say it, it makes sense.  Lin Zhao also noticed Chai Minyan's reaction. It was not surprising that Lan Xinhuizhi, a smart wife, saw some clues.  It's just that it's not a good time now, and it would be inconvenient to tell her.  Lin Zhao was very sorry for this.  "Min Yan, there are some things that are not convenient to tell you at the moment, so" "Husband, don't be embarrassed. What should you ask and what shouldn't be asked? Min Yan can save you." "Okay, don't tell the third person about today's things. There are some  You will understand things one day." Sure enough, there is something, and it is very important.  Chai Minyan is a sensible person and naturally understands the importance.  Lin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, his great cause has taken a small step forward, and he needs to continue his plot.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhao Xu in the Chui Gong Hall sneezed suddenly and seemed to have caught a cold.  He stared blankly at the gloomy sky and the patter of rain outside, and shook his head slightly.  It¡¯s only July, and even though it¡¯s already autumn, it wouldn¡¯t be this cold under normal circumstances. But now this situation is all thanks to the rain.  It has been raining almost non-stop for a month. If it only rains in one place, that's all.  However, he received a report that it was raining on Shaanxi Road, Hedong Road, Hebei Road, and Jingdong Road. These places were?The main road through which the river flows.  The water volume of the main tributaries such as the Wei River, Fen River and Luo River has greatly increased. When it is collected in the main stream of the Yellow River, the turbid waves are emptied, and the vast water flows, forming a flood peak.  Such weather is undoubtedly testing the Yellow River, the endurance of the embankment, and the Song Dynasty.  Once the Yellow River bursts its banks or changes its course again, it will be a huge disaster for the Song Dynasty.  When Si Tianjian came to report that there would be rain in autumn, Zhao Xu was very depressed. He hoped that Si Tianjian's report was wrong, but it was a pity that it turned out to be so accurate.  Floods in the Yellow River troubled Zhao Xu. It was not until this moment that he discovered that being an emperor was more difficult than he imagined, especially being a good emperor who was effective was even more difficult.  It has been four years since he ascended the throne, but what has he accomplished?  Although the reform led by Wang Anshi has achieved certain results, the fiscal revenue in the accounts is constantly increasing.  However, many officials opposed it, and the response from the people did not seem to be very good.  Although this is most likely just the initial labor pain, it will be fine once it gets over (wishful thinking).  But for some reason, he found that he was somewhat powerless, and vaguely felt that the prospects were not that good.  For a moment, Zhao Xu felt a little hesitant.  The Song Dynasty seemed to be beautiful and prosperous, but there were already many shortcomings inside.  Except for Taizu and Taizong who worked hard to rule and expand territories, other generations of ancestors seemed to be sitting on their hands.  During the decades of Emperor Renzong's rule, although it was a prosperous and peaceful period, the most bad policies were accumulated.  Now that it has officially begun to break out in his own hands, he wants to solve it, want to change this situation, and revive the Song Dynasty.  But alas!  But God doesn¡¯t seem to be very helpful. The Yellow River alone makes him choke.  Because of worries about the Yellow River bursting and internal instability, even though they had achieved a major victory in the Northwest War, they still compromised with Xixia.  He didn¡¯t want to be like this, but he had to be so weak, which was really distressing.  Reviving the country and strengthening the army was Zhao Xu's wish. Unfortunately, it has not been going very smoothly. Could it be that God is deliberately making things difficult for me?  For the current plan, Zhao Xu¡¯s only hope is that there will be no more problems in the Yellow River, and it is best to have a smooth transition.  But many things always go wrong!  On July 21, the fourth year of Xining, the Huazhou section of the Yellow River overflowed its dam, and the embankment collapsed for a time, almost threatening to burst.  When the news came, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were greatly anxious.  The distance between Huazhou and Bianjing is not very far. Once the south bank of Huazhou bursts, the flood will directly affect Bianjing.  Even if Bianjing City is preserved, several important canals will inevitably be greatly affected. If there is a problem with the Hebei Road, water transportation is the lifeblood of the Song Dynasty, and there must be no problems at all.  Therefore, Emperor Zhao Xu issued a strict order to protect the Huazhou River Embankment.  The Ministry of Industry mobilized tens of thousands of civilians for this purpose, and even dispatched the imperial army to protect it. In the end, there was no danger.  But after all, it rains continuously and the water level of the Yellow River remains high, with no relief.  The soil embankment has been soaked for a long time, becoming softer and more fragile, and cannot support it for a long time.  In the Northern Song Dynasty, the Yellow River breaches mostly occurred on Hebei Road. After all, the terrain there was lower, and it was natural for water to flow downwards.  Due to the high number of breaches and the recent diversion of the course, the embankment of the Yellow River on Hebei Road is not strong and maintenance cannot keep up, making breaches less likely to occur.  Just three days after the crisis in Huazhou, the most worrying thing happened.  It seems inevitable that the Yellow River will burst its banks this year, and the crisis is inevitable.  On July 23, the Yellow River embankment breached near Damingfu.  Emperor Zhao Xu was shocked when he heard the news.  There are thousands of places in Hebei, and the breach anywhere is better than the one in Damingfu, but it is like this, which is really helpless, because the breach that occurred in Damingfu is fundamentally different from other places.  Because the Yellow River spread to the north again, the Ergu River plan failed.  In the second year of Xining, the imperial court made great efforts to restore the Ergu River, diverting the water of the Yellow River to the east and reducing the amount of water flowing north.  This can reduce the amount of sediment in many ponds in Yanbian and is beneficial to national defense.  With the continuous dredging of the east flow, we can consider completely blocking the north flow in the future, so that the Yellow River water can completely flow eastward and solve the problem of flooding in the Yellow River.  But now that this situation has emerged, the Erguhe project, which has gone through a lot of hard work and consumed countless financial resources, has ended in failure.  The Yellow River flows north again, and the land north of Hebei becomes a vast ocean.  The ponds of the border defense were once again affected by sediment, which once again threatened the national defense of the Song Dynasty.  This is Zhao Xu's rather proud political achievement since he came to power. Winning the battle with Suizhou and seizing land from Xixia are the same.  It was the only thing he was proud of, but it all ended in disgrace.  This was a huge blow to Zhao Xu's face and confidence.  More importantWhat is more important is the deeper impact, that is, the river control plans of the Northern Song Dynasty for many years ended in failure.  The Liuta River plan failed, the Ergu River also failed, and the old Henglong River course of the Yellow River has been silted up for many years and is difficult to repair. Doesn't this situation mean that the Yellow River in the Song Dynasty is hopeless?  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 442: Natural Disasters and Man-made Disasters

    The Yellow River burst in Daming Mansion, and the Song Dynasty suddenly became gloomy and gloomy.  No matter what happens, things have happened, and we still have to find a way to deal with them.  The first one is, of course, to count the disaster situation and trace the causes. The second is to provide disaster relief as soon as possible. The last thing is a very traditional thing, that is - to investigate the responsibility.  Nothing in the court is so pure, there are interests behind it.  This is especially true for river management. Why was the Liuhe Pagoda plan selected?  To put it bluntly, this has something to do with Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo, as well as people with interests connected to them.  In the eyes of the big guys in the court, it does not matter whether the plan is right or wrong. What is important is that you are not wrong and your own interests are not damaged.  Precisely because this situation intensified, the party struggle in the Song Dynasty gradually became more serious, and it reached its climax after Shenzong. This was also one of the reasons for the collapse of the Song Dynasty.  The reason why the Liuta River Plan was passed was not necessarily that it was very clever, and the ministers may not have carefully discussed the politics.  A very important reason is that they have a strong enemy, the former prime minister Jia Changchao of Daming Prefecture, who proposed the "Restore the Old Way".  It doesn¡¯t matter which one of them has a better plan, because they simply ignored this point.  Because the river control plan means political capital, the success of the river control is a huge achievement.  For Jia Changchao, once his plan is passed and the river control is successful, it will become the capital to worship the prime minister again, make a comeback, and be proud of the temple.  How could Wen Yanbo and Fu Bi allow such a situation to occur?  So naturally he won't choose his plan.  But for a while, a more suitable plan could not be found, so the opportunistic Liutahe plan was taken over by the dwarves.  However, they did not consider the issue carefully, and did not even consult people who understood the river's construction and water conditions.  The Liuta River plan failed, that was doomed.  However, the method of restoring the old road may not be feasible, after all, the old Henglong Road has been seriously blocked.  If it were to be completely cleared and sorted out, it would probably take decades and require at least one million workers, and the cost would be staggering.  It is not feasible in terms of feasibility and cost performance.  It's just that the Six Towers River plan is even more unreliable than him.  Although Ouyang Xiu objected at the time, his objection was ultimately ineffective.  Because the plan had already started to be implemented at that time.  If a halt is called at this time, wouldn't it mean that Wen Xianggong and Fu Xianggong have a problem with their vision and make wrong decisions?  Moreover, the two of them thought that Ouyang Xiu was speaking for Mr. Jia, so they naturally objected without hesitation.  The two husbands couldn¡¯t save face, and they were not willing to admit their mistakes.  In the end, we can only stick to it and make mistakes again and again.  When the reality comes to test, everything becomes clear.  Does right or wrong still matter at this time?  The people along the river suffered, and the Song Dynasty was harmed.  This is politics. River management in the Northern Song Dynasty was definitely not a technical problem or an engineering problem.  It's a political issue.  This time is no exception.  Wang Anshi presided over the plan for the second year of Xining, so there were many impeachments against him in the court.  Of course, it was Emperor Zhao Xu who took the lead. After all, Wang Anshi was not prime minister at that time, so he couldn't be blamed.  As for the local magistrate of Daming Prefecture where the river bursts, although there is impeachment.  But most people do it quietly, at most they only have a superficial taste and don¡¯t go too deep.  Because the person who judged Daming Mansion was none other than Han Qi, the former prime minister and the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road.  ¡°It wouldn¡¯t be surprising if he was just a former prime minister, but Han Qi is special. ?? Han Qi, whose courtesy name is Zhigui and who calls himself Gansou, is from Anyang, Xiangzhou.  Jinshi in the fifth year of Tiansheng, a veteran of three dynasties, and served as prime minister for decades.  Only Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo in the court could compare with them. Although Ouyang Xiu was famous, his official position and political achievements were inferior.  The qualifications of others are relatively inferior.  Now, although I have left Bianjing, I am still in Daming Mansion.  You must know that Daming Mansion is the largest and most important city on Hebei Road.  At the same time, he also served as the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road.  As mentioned before, the Xuanfu envoy was a very important official position, representing the emperor and having great power in military and political affairs.  The two most important Xuanfu envoys in the Song Dynasty were Shaanxi Road and Hebei Road. One resisted Xixia and the other resisted Liao.  Relatively speaking, the Liao Kingdom was the Song Dynasty's number one rival and its most trusted enemy.  , is more important.  Emperor Zhao Xu was able to safely hand over Hebei Road to Han Qi, which shows his trust in him.  Furthermore, due to the problems of the Yellow River bursting and diversion, Hebei Road has become a complete mess in recent years.  Han Qi can cook and gradually recover, which shows his ability.  In addition, there is another special thing about Han Qi, which Di Qing told Lin Zhao.  Zhao Zongshi was able to become the prince and inherit the throne. Han Qi contributed a lot. He can be said to be a minister of Conglong.  At that time, Zhao Yunrang, the king of Runan, had a good personal relationship with Han Qi, so Han Qi naturally wanted to contribute to his family's Thirteenth Son.  In Renzong's later years, Han Qi repeatedly advised Renzong to establishThe best candidate for the crown prince at that time was Zhao Zongshi.  When Zhao Zongshi succeeded to the throne, the Queen Mother Cao had great influence. She also held the jade seal and could listen to politics behind the curtain.  It was Han Qi who helped Zhao Zongshi seize power from Empress Dowager Cao through coercion and inducement.  It has to be said that if Zhao Zongshi was unfilial to Empress Dowager Cao, Han Qi was a little disobedient.  From this perspective, Han Qi is not a good person, at least he is Lin Zhao¡¯s enemy.  Outsiders may not know these achievements of Xianggong Han, but Zhao Xu definitely knows, and naturally he will not treat his own heroes lightly.  The ministers of the DPRK and China were intimidated by Han Xianggong's reputation and did not dare to impeach excessively. Zhao Xu also deliberately ignored it. At the same time, he did not believe that Han Qi had made a mistake in the embankment.  When Han Qi reported the disaster on Hebei Road, he also explained the reasons for the confrontation.  This is because the Ergu River is silted up and its flood drainage function is limited. The river embankment near Damingfu was built two years ago and is not very strong. After heavy rain for a long time, it collapsed due to soaking.  In addition, the terrain in the north is steeper, so the river flows northward and a breach appears.  This explanation seems reasonable and reasonable. It is a natural disaster rather than a catastrophe.  In addition, Han Xianggong personally inspected and strengthened the embankment, but in the end there was nothing he could do, and it seemed that he could not be blamed.  A natural disaster is a natural disaster!  Floods in the Yellow River have become commonplace, so the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty had no choice but to acquiesce to this fact.  But in this case, the river control plan failed. How to solve the Yellow River floods?  Naturally, it is impossible to flow northward. Tangbo is the only barrier. The national defense problem of the Song Dynasty is really worrying.  Therefore, the Yellow River must try its best to restore its eastward flow. This is the consensus of the Manchu ministers. River control must not be given up.  "Just what to do?"  Zhao Xu was a little helpless.  After much thought, Zhao Xu issued an order to collect river management plans from across the country.  He had clearly realized that the Yellow River floods had completely threatened the survival of the Song Dynasty.  Therefore, this time it must be solved no matter what, as an engineering problem rather than a political problem.  Zhao Xu has made up his mind that river management must no longer become a means for ministers to compete for power.  He must personally preside over the project and truly devote himself to managing the Yellow River.  An imperial edict was issued immediately to collect river control plans. Both officials and citizens could propose river control plans. If they were adopted and implemented, they would be rewarded heavily.  When many generous rewards such as ten thousand acres of fertile land, three hundred thousand yuan, promotions and titles were announced, the Song Dynasty was in a state of excitement.  For a time, many people gathered on the bank of the Yellow River to "explore" or submit proposals, all expecting to be selected.  Seeing this situation, Lin Zhao laughed and said: "Is this a joke? It seems that we have to hold an audition first!" Li Chengdao: "There are not a few people who are so opportunistic, and most of them are looking for rewards.  Go ahead and make up your mind. As for the plan, how many people can come up with it? Even if they come up with it, it¡¯s just nonsense!¡± Di Qing said with a smile: ¡°That¡¯s it. Whose plan will be chosen in the end?  At that time, the princes in the court were inevitably quarreling with each other, and Zhao Xu was right in wanting to control the river, but it was probably not easy to control the river purely. " "But it's a good thing that he has this intention, after all, the Yellow River is flooded.  It's already quite serious and needs to be solved urgently!" Lin Zhao learned the news that tens of thousands of people were killed and injured in this breach, and the amount of damaged houses and land was staggering. The people on Hebei Road had really worked hard, and he felt a little sympathy.  Di Qing asked softly: "Do you also intend to submit a letter to participate?" Lin Zhao had earlier asked them to collect information about the Yellow River, and he guessed it.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, after all, river management is beneficial to the Song Dynasty and the people. And" "And it is also a good opportunity to win over the people!" Di Qing fully agreed with this. The Yellow River floods are a serious problem.  If anyone could manage the troubles that were at the heart of the Song Dynasty, he would be remembered for his achievements in the annals of history.  It will definitely be widely praised, and the people on both sides of the Yellow River will definitely be grateful.  "Hehe!" Lin Zhao smiled softly. He did have this consideration, so it was best to do it all in one fell swoop.  Di Qing said: "More than that, if you can really take charge of river management, you can also take this opportunity to develop local strength." Jiang Leiting said worriedly: "It's just that river management is not that easy. We need to have a proper plan.  Yes, even so, the river embankment is not strong enough, and something will happen sooner or later." Lin Zhao vowed: "I can solve the problem of the river embankment, and I guarantee that it will not break easily." "Is that true?" Lin Zhao said with a smile.  : "We are already experimenting, and I think we will have results soon. But no matter how strong the river bank is, if the river cannot flow smoothly, problems will occur sooner or later. This is the biggest problem." Di Qing said: "This, I think Uncle Ouyang Yong  I will try my best to recruit water workers to make suggestions for you." "The most important thing is.The most important thing is to collect water regime information, which will be convincing only then. Otherwise, how can the princes in the DPRK and China support it?  We didn't even have a chance to get involved!  " Lin Zhao planned to speak with facts, just like a tender, and win the big project of regulating the Yellow River in one fell swoop. It may seem a bit thankless, but in fact it has unlimited potential benefits! Di Qing said seriously: "Master, there is nothing more than regulating the river.  In addition to materials and plans, we must also consider human issues. Which flood was just a natural disaster?  The first consideration should be **!  "(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 443: Work is done well

    "Does Mr. Di refer to Han Qi?" Lin Zhao felt that Di Qing's words were definitely not without purpose, especially when the Yellow River burst in Daming Prefecture and Hebei Road officials were at the forefront, it was even more suspected of referring to him.  Di Qing smiled softly and said, "I just know that Han Qi is definitely not as clean as he thought!" "Really?" "That's natural. Could it be that Young Master thought I was deliberately slandering Han Qi?" It's not that there is no such possibility. Di Qing and  Han Qi has a grudge.  The root is the tradition of the Song Dynasty that valued literature over martial arts. Han Qi was a formal imperial examination scholar, while Di Qing was born in the army.  Even though Di Qing quelled the Nong Zhigao rebellion in the south and became a privy envoy, the civil servants still adhered to the tradition that "the hero is the one who is called the number one scholar outside the Donghua Gate" and looked down on Di Qing at all and showed many signs of neglect. Han Qi was one of the representatives.  figure.  When Di Qing served as the deputy privy envoy, Han Qi was willing to be the third chief envoy, but was not willing to serve as the privy envoy, the number one figure in the Song Dynasty military.  Basically, he looked down on Di Qing and didn't want to be powerful with him.  Later, the civil servant group worked together to drive Di Qing out of the court, and Han Qi was the leader among them. He can be said to be Di Qing's mortal enemy.  " If Di Qing had not had other important tasks, such a tragic experience it can be said that it was all thanks to Han Qi, and he would definitely hold a grudge.  Furthermore, Han Qi supported Zhao Zongshi, and was naturally hostile to Di Qing, a close confidant of Emperor Renzong.  However, Lin Zhao believed that when it came to business matters, Di Qing would not be so irrational as to avenge himself, otherwise he would not have persisted in searching for Lin Zhao for twenty years, established the Mingyue Sect, and planned strategies for it with loyalty.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Of course not!" Di Qing continued: "I am not targeting without aim, but there is news from Hebei that the Daming Mansion breach is not just a natural disaster. It is also related to the East River. There are many people in the lower reaches of the East River.  If there is a large-scale land dividend or a breach, the losses will be considerable. These people are vaguely related to Han Qi" "Is that so?" Lin Zhao did not expect the Yellow River to burst.  There is also such a reason for the murder, and he said in a deep voice: "If you put it this way, Han Qi does have a problem!" "At least there is suspicion!" Di Qing gave a relatively accurate answer.  "Does Mr. Di have any ideas?" Lin Zhao knew that when Di Qing mentioned this matter, he might not be so innocent and might have other motives.  "Han Qi helped Zhao Zongshi a lot back then. I have to admit that he is indeed capable. Although he is far away from the center now, if something happens, Han Qi will definitely be Zhao Xu's helper, and at least Gao Taotao will rely on her.  "Yes, if you take this opportunity to attack Han Qi, what do you think?" Di Qing is really going to take action. In the past, their actions were very passive, but this time they want to take the initiative. Of course, they can't attack him at the beginning.  The main goal can only be achieved step by step.  Starting from the periphery, without arousing suspicion, significant progress will be made over time.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "If Han Qi really has a problem, according to Zhao Xu's determination and the influence in the court, it can make Mr. Han uncomfortable."  Use Zhao Xu's power to deal with Han Qi and let him destroy the Great Wall. "This is a somewhat insidious trick.  Hearing Di Qing¡¯s suggestion, Lin Zhao completely agreed.  On the one hand, there may be something wrong with Han Qi himself.  On the other hand, they are all considered as their enemies. Since it is revenge, they must not be merciful.  If you can make enemies kill each other.  That is even more satisfying.  "It's just that Zhao Xu trusts Han Qi very much. The old guy has a deep foundation in the court. I'm afraid he won't be shaken so easily!" "Then we can try it first to see how far Zhao Xu protects Han Qi?" Di Qing  He said in a deep voice: "The other thing is to alert the snake, see what kind of reaction there is in Hebei, verify it, and then find a way to deal with Han Qi." "Okay, that's it!" Lin Zhao has clearly recognized Han Qi.  Although his most favored and trusted minister at the moment is Wang Anshi, once he encounters a big event, the first person who will really assist Zhao Xu is undoubtedly Han Qi.  As for Wen Yanbo, Fu Bi and others, it's hard to say.  If Han Qi can be killed or "crippled", Zhao Xu's right-hand man will undoubtedly be eliminated, which will be of great benefit to the future.  They then discussed and started to impeach a little tentatively.  To create a trend in the court and target Xianggong Han, all it takes is a little fanfare, and then we'll just have to wait and see the good show.  Finding two censors is not a problem, Mingyue Sect will naturally make arrangements.  Di Qing even planned to secretly pass the news to the Imperial City Division and let them inform Zhao Xu indirectly. A two-pronged approach might have a more obvious effect.  Di Qing said: "I'm afraid it's not easy to intervene in this matter. The most important thing is the river control plan. I will try my best to help you plan this,""It's about the material" "I'm already testing it. There is a new material called cement, which is guaranteed to make the river bank as hard as iron and as solid as a rock.  "That's right, the new material Lin Zhao is researching is cement! "The reason why the Yellow River keeps bursting is not only that the water level is really high, but also a very important reason, that is, the river banks are mostly made of mud and are not strong at all. After long periods of soaking and  After scouring, it is easy for the dam to break. When returning from Fuzhou and crossing the river through Huazhou, Zhemei Fengtong Yan Wuji thought of this material that can be as hard as iron. With cement and sand and gravel.  After mixing, you have concrete. This thing is used to build river embankments. It is naturally much stronger than loess. This material alone is enough to convince the court officials that there is at least a half chance of winning the "tender" for river management.  , Of course, a reasonable plan is essential. So, they split up, Lin Zhao focused on the research and development and production of cement, and Di Qing tried his best to help Lin Zhao formulate a river control plan. Of course, Lin Zhao himself.  It was also considered. One of the most important ways to manage rivers in later generations was to build dams or water conservancy projects. However, due to technical problems, it was difficult for the Song Dynasty to build the Yellow River.  Is it possible to build a dam on the river? At least Lin Zhao is not so whimsical. Then it can only be done through dredging and dredging. Lin Zhao decided to deal with the problem of how to dredge the water most conveniently.  To start with, sometimes a plan is excellent and can be said to be very fancy, but how can we convince people that this method can be effective? If there are one or two real objects, the results will be different when shown on the spot. Seeing is believing, which is a tradition from ancient times.  , obviously more convincing. On the day he returned to Bianjing, Lin Zhao ordered Yu Xuan to find some experienced craftsmen, and then went to a brick kiln outside Bianjing, where the research and development of cement was carried out secretly.  The production of cement is not very complicated. It mainly involves calcining stones containing silicates and calcium carbonate, and then adding some processes to finally burn them into powder. However, after adding water, it becomes a very strong building adhesive.  It will be very strong after drying, and it is the most commonly used building material in later generations. At this time, it was definitely an epoch-making new building material, especially in large projects, if it was used for reinforcement.  The embankment of the Yellow River will definitely have the effect of getting twice the result with half the effort. Lin Zhao was very lucky that he had some knowledge of these chemical things in his previous life, so he fumbled to figure it out now, and then he found some experienced craftsmen to figure it out together.  I understand some things. If Shen Kuo is here, it would be best to cooperate with him. With the thinking and creative ability of Shen Kuo, there will definitely be a breakthrough soon. However, Shen Kuo is still in Yanzhou and has no time to participate.  Fortunately, after many experiments, we finally have some ideas, and now the first batch of products is about to be released. Lin Zhao is looking forward to seeing the first bag of cement he made.  What effect can it have? When he arrived at the brick kiln, Yu Xuan came out. He was so busy with this matter these days that he didn't even bother to go home.  In addition, for the sake of confidentiality, he also intentionally stayed.  After a few days, I have been thinking very hard, I have been busy a lot, and I am really tired.  But when he saw Lin Zhao, he suddenly became energetic: "Master Hou, why are you here!" "Let's see how your research and development is going? How is it?" "It's almost out. Because I don't have experience, the production is quite troublesome, so it's delayed.  It took a lot of time. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s what Mr. Hou wants!¡± ¡°As long as you put your mind to it, it doesn¡¯t matter if it doesn¡¯t work. We can gradually improve the craftsmanship,¡± Lin Zhao said, although he was anxious.  Know that this is something that cannot be rushed. The most important thing is that the quality and efficacy of the cement must meet expectations. This is crucial, so don't rush it.  "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, we will definitely do our best." Yu Xuan naturally fulfilled his duties according to Lin Zhao's instructions.  Although he didn't know exactly what Lin Zhao was going to do, he could guess a thing or two from the level of anxiety and attention, so he didn't dare to neglect it at all.  "Master Marquis, there is news over there!" While Lin Zhao was waiting for the cement to come out, Li Cheng hurried over to report the news: "Sir, we have indeed found someone among the river workers. You really know what's going on!"  "Hehe, it's not that things are as expected, but water transportation also involves dredging problems. There are naturally good dredging experts in the river engineering industry. These people are exactly what we can use." "That's it!" "Let's go!"  , let¡¯s go meet and see what wonderful ideas they have!¡± &nbsp; Lin Zhao firmly believes that if a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools!  No necessary preparations are missing!  (To be continued. 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 444: You must first sharpen your tools

    The reason why the Yellow River often bursts is because the sediment content is high and the river bed gradually accumulates, making the river bed higher and higher.  It is a well-known fact that if the water flow slows down, sediment will settle more easily.  After the Yellow River leaves Sanmenxia, ??it is almost all plains with very small drops. The water flow slows down and sediment accumulates. Over time, the river bed becomes higher and higher, and even becomes an above-ground river.  Therefore, officials in the Northern Song Dynasty all had a wish that if water could be transported from the ground, flood problems would be alleviated.  There are two ways to do this. One is to speed up the flow of water, reduce sedimentation, and also shock away the previously accumulated sediment, making the river gradually deeper.  Lin Zhao has already thought of a way to do this.  Of course, in addition to utilizing the flow rate of the river itself, some artificial dredging methods must also be strengthened.  We have to find a way to use manual dredging.  In this era, there were no large-scale mechanical equipment or dredging ships. It would be impossible to dredge the Yellow River entirely by manpower.  However, the wisdom of the ancients cannot be underestimated. They will always find a way.  Perhaps there were few people like this on the Yellow River in the past, but there definitely were people on the canal.  Water transportation on the Bianhe River was the lifeblood of the Song Dynasty. Once the siltation of the river affected navigation, millions of people in Bianjing would go hungry, and the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, river workers would dredge the canal every year.  Since the canal can be dredged, it seems a pity to use the same method or improve it on the Yellow River.  It's just that the officials of the Song Dynasty never regarded the canal as the same as the Yellow River, and believed that artificial dredging was nonsense, so they did not pay attention to this aspect.  Others don¡¯t take it seriously, but Lin Zhao does. Any method can be tried.  So he asked Li Cheng to go to Bianhe River Engineering and hire experienced people at a high price.  Anyway, the water along the Bianhe River is deep and there is no need to dredge it, so they are all idle.  The man Li Cheng found was called Li Gongyi, a petty official working on the Bianhe River water transport. He was well-educated and an experienced river worker.  At first he was willing to come because someone offered him a high price, but when he saw it was Marquis Weiyuan.  Immediately panicked.  For him, a low-ranking official, he was completely different from a servant of a marquis.  ¡°I¡¯ve seen Marquis Weiyuan!¡± I don¡¯t know why, but Li Gongyi couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous in front of Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite, Mr. Li, sit down!" This young Marquis was really approachable, and Lin Zhao's kindness immediately made him feel like spring breeze.  Especially the title of Mr. Li made him feel flattered. Never had a river worker received such respect.  "Thank you, Lord Marquis!" "Mr. Li, I think you know why I came here to see you." Lin Zhao asked: "I heard that Mr. Li is good at river dredging. Do you have any good tips?" Reminiscent of the recent imperial court.  Li Gongyi understood everything about collecting river control plans.  Although he could still apply for the job with his little experience, he knew how much he weighed, so who would care about being a small river worker?  Even with luck.  It is also used to make wedding clothes for others.  Only a distinguished person like Weiyuan Hou could speak.  It's better to offer suggestions indirectly and earn some reward.  "Master Hou, the dredging of the Bianhe River is different from that of the Yellow River. The water flow in the canal is gentle, and more labor is needed. In the case of the Yellow River, you can borrow the water power and use other methods!" Li Gongyi understood so well and understood his purpose. He got straight to the point as soon as he came up.  Zhao looked at him with admiration.  "Sir, do you have any idea?" Lin Zhao immediately asked.  Li Gongyi said: "The river in Sizhou section downstream of the canal is turbulent, which is similar to the Yellow River. I once tried to use an iron claw dragon to lift a mud truck!" "Iron claw dragon?" Li Gongyi explained: "That's it, use iron numbers  Then he tied the rope to the stern and sank to the bottom of the river. He then drove the boat down the river several times to make the water penetrate several feet deeper. " Lin Zhao understood.  .  In fact, it uses iron claws to drag on the bottom of the river, turning over the deposited sediment to float, and using the flow of the river to wash away the sediment, thereby achieving the effect of dredging.  This method does not use much manpower, and the only equipment invested is iron claws and boats. As for the power, almost all of it is borrowed from water power.  It is very convenient for ships to drag their iron claws down the river.  Then use the water to flush the sand, which is very convenient and undoubtedly the best way.  "Very good, Mr. Li really has a wonderful idea!" Lin Zhao immediately agreed, not to mention that Li Cheng found the right person. Although Li Gongyi is a river worker, he is usually good at thinking and creating.  "Master Hou is so complimentary!" Lin Zhao said: "This thing is very good. If you are willing to dedicate it to the court, I will take credit for you." "Thank you, Master Hou!" Li Gongyi was so excited that Weiyuan Hou came forward to compare with himself.  Requirements for submitting a letter?Many.  "But there is one thing, I still need to trouble you, sir!" "But please give me your orders, Lord Marquis!" Li Gongyi was now respectful and obedient to Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhaodao: "The Yellow River is wide and the sedimentation is serious. If you only have a few kilograms of iron claws, I'm afraid it won't work. Moreover, the sedimentation is relatively thick. If you want to clear the sediment deeper, you can only rely on the dragging force of the boat down the river."  It seems to be insufficient and needs to be strengthened. I wonder if sir, there is a way!" As soon as these words came out, Li Gongyi immediately fell into admiration.  It turned out that Marquis Weiyuan just wanted to take advantage of this to claim credit from the court.  Unexpectedly, Mr. Hou actually understood the principle of removing silt and sand, and he got it right as soon as he said it. He was a complete expert.  In this way, my admiration became even greater, and the only intention to show off was gone.  "What Mr. Hou said is that the small ones will be improved immediately!" Lin Zhao believed that with Li Gongyi's ability and experience, improvement would not be a problem.  "Okay, then I'll take care of you, Mr. Lao. Please stay here for these days. When the time comes, I'll benefit from you!" Li Gongyi understood that they wanted to keep it a secret.  He knew very well that this was an extremely rare opportunity, only once in his life, so he absolutely couldn't miss it, so he nodded and agreed immediately.  Not to mention, Li Gongyi is really awesome. It didn¡¯t take long to improve the design of the Iron Claw Dragon.  "Mr. Li is so fast?" Lin Zhao was also a little surprised. Such speed is really amazing.  Li Gongyi smiled and said: "I have been busy on the river all year round. I know all these things in my mind. I only need a few modifications to achieve the effect required by the Marquis." "Okay, sir, please explain it!" Li Gongyi took it  He took out a sketch in his hand and explained: "In Mr. Hou's case, you can use a huge tooth about eight feet long to make a two-foot-long tooth, install it under the wood like a loafer, and then press it with a stone. On both sides  Tie a large rope, and connect both ends to the big ship, about eighty steps apart. Use a pulley to twist the rope, and let the teeth under the giant tree stir up the sand. You only need to move the boat to continuously stir up the sand.  Efficacy. This method is feasible in the Yellow River. Even if the sediment is quite deep, it can be stirred deeply to make the sediment float and be washed away with the help of water flow. It must be more effective in controlling the river.  If the drinking water is too shallow and it is difficult for a big boat to move, you can use the Iron Claw Dragon with a small boat. " Lin Zhao immediately clapped his hands and applauded: "Sir, this is really a wonderful idea. This thing is really more effective.  , the pulley on the ship requires manual control. " "There are many big-bodied people among the river workers, and it is not a problem to control the pulley. What's more, the drag of the water flow will also be effective, so it is not very laborious and is completely feasible."  Li Gongyi has experience, so he has a strong say.  "Well, let me, sir, worry about it." Lin Zhao said: "Then please sir, please start making it immediately. As long as a sample comes out, I will be of use. As for the required materials, manpower, and funds, just ask for it, and we will meet it." "Okay.  , The villain will definitely make it as soon as possible!" "With this thing, the persuasiveness in the court will be greatly increased. When Lin Zhao left, there was a confident smile on his lips.  "Li Cheng, you did a great job on this matter. You really found the right person." Lin Zhao smiled softly and praised repeatedly.  "Hey, it's just a blind cat that met a dead mouse!" "Look, don't be humble, I was just going to praise you for your sharp eyesight!" "Hehe!" Not to mention, Lin Zhao is very lucky. Li Gongyi makes dredging here.  tool time.  The production of cement was also completed. Yu Xuan did not dare to delay and immediately asked Lin Zhao to go and inspect it.  When Lin Zhao saw the volcanic ash-like powder, Lin Zhao repeatedly praised it. It was really not easy to make such a thing in ancient times.  The effect is unnaturally good.  "Master Hou, is this thing supposed to be as hard as iron?" The craftsmen were doubtful about this. It's just a powdery thing, how could it be possible?  Especially since Mr. Hou also named it cement. Why does it sound like a very soft thing?  "What, do you believe me?" "I don't dare!" Lin Zhao smiled and replied: "It's not surprising that you have questions. Seeing is believing, let's try it!" Then Lin Zhao did it himself, added water and stirred it, and soon it was ready  Become a sticky mass.  Lin Zhao casually used a piece of wood to paste cement between two relatively smooth stones.  He smiled and said, "You'll see in two days!" Then someone brought some sand and stones, added cement to the challenge, and then poured it into a wooden barrel.  The craftsmen looked doubtful and said, "Just wait and see. We will know what kind of miraculous effect it will have when the time comes." "Are you serious?" &nbsp; Yu Xuan smiled and said: "Of course it is for sure. Could what the Marquis said be wrong?" He had seen many inventions made by Lin Zhao's whimsical ideas, so it was not surprising at all and he had inexplicable confidence in Lin Zhao.  "Just wait!" Before leaving, Lin Zhao saw the wooden board used to hold the cement and shook his head slightly. It seemed that the construction tools needed to be improved, at least something like a tile knife.  Then he casually drew a few patterns on the white paper and handed it to Yu Xuandao: "Take it to the blacksmith shop and make me a few things and come back!"

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River, Chapter 445: Strategies to Regulate the River

    Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict to collect suggestions for flood control. Although many people offered suggestions, most of them were just nonsense, and some were commonplace and there was no feasible solution at all.  Zhao Xu was very sorry about this. How could this be the result?  Where have all the talents of the Song Dynasty gone?  Is it really that difficult to regulate the Yellow River?  No way?  ¡°As everyone knows, because the Liuta River and Ergu River plans have failed successively, officials in the DPRK and China really don¡¯t have much confidence in river control.  Even if you have an idea, you don't dare to speak it out easily.  You know, the Yellow River has already caused the Song Dynasty a lot of trouble.  If you take action at this time, it would be best if you can successfully control the river. It will be a great achievement. If you cannot, you will definitely be cursed by others, or even chased and beaten.  Han Qi's treatment of being as stable as a mountain and being extremely favored by officials would not be available to others.  In a word, the benefits are slim and the risks are great!  Therefore, most of the officials in the DPRK and China kept silent.  Except for some loyal people and some opportunists, no one spoke out on the matter of river management.  After all, the management of the Yellow River in the Song Dynasty was definitely not an engineering issue, but a political issue, so the courtiers were very sensitive.  Just because you don¡¯t make suggestions doesn¡¯t mean you don¡¯t have any opinions.  Once a certain plan is proposed, there are all kinds of discussions, and naturally there are many opponents, who can instantly dismiss the plan as useless.  It seems that it has become a habit for officials in the Song Dynasty to complain.  Zhao Xu was really helpless!  Just when he was about to give up, a memorial was delivered to Chui Gong Hall.  The person who submitted the letter was Weiyuan Hou and Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of War. As for the content, it was a river management strategy.  Zhao Xu hurriedly opened it and looked at the contents. He immediately smiled and happily went to court with the memorial.  As for the following memorial about a certain imperial censor impeaching an important minister in Hebei Road, he ignored it for the time being.  So much so that the servants who served him were all greatly surprised.  What is it that makes the frowning official Long Yan so happy?  Although they don't know the content, one thing they are sure of is that the minister who wrote the letter is probably going to get rich!  As for who it was, only Huang Huaixin, the eunuch who went to deliver the order, knew that this person was Lin Zhao, the Marquis of Weiyuan.  Master Lin is a new talent in the Song Dynasty, and they all have heard about it.  He was granted a title at a young age, and I'm afraid he will be reused again this time.  No.  The officials asked him to pass on the news that Lord Lin had entered the palace to attend the court meeting!  Although Lin Zhao has the title of Minister of War, it is actually a false title, and it will have no meaning after the peace talks come back.  In addition, he had been tired for a long time from fighting and peace talks in the northwest, so naturally he had to take a big vacation. He has been resting since returning to Bianjing and does not go to court on weekdays.  Today¡¯s imperial meeting will be attended by officials from all ministries and important yamen in Bianjing.  Such complete condition.  Either it's a big festival, or there are important things to discuss.  Officials all know that the topic of discussion must be the issue of flood control in the Yellow River.  The breach in Daming Mansion has not yet been blocked, the rain is still continuing, and the water of the Yellow River continues to flow to Hebei. The officials must be extremely anxious.  But what's the use of even a great meeting?  Have done it several times before.  All ended in vain.  With the river control failing one after another, no one dared to speak rashly, nor did they have the ability!  have to say.  In the Song Dynasty, which was known to have many capable ministers and celebrities, officials had a good way of fighting, but they seemed to be a little unsatisfactory in handling practical affairs.  The Great Court Meeting was held in the Daqing Hall, which was the main hall of the Bianjing Imperial Palace. It was large in scale and naturally accommodated a large number of officials.  After Emperor Zhao Xu arrived, the officials greeted him one after another.  In this era, the difference between monarchs and ministers was that the emperor sat and the ministers stood. This was the work of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin.  But there is no need to kneel down.  After Zhao Xu sat down, he asked loudly: "It has been more than half a month since the Yellow River burst in Daming Prefecture, and the edict to collect strategies to control the river has been issued for a long time. Do you have any good strategies?" There was a sudden silence in the court, and no one said a word!  This state has been going on for a long time.  However, some attentive officials have noticed that the officials' expressions today are unusual. Could it be that there are some changes?  Not enough?  "What? None?" Zhao Xu asked coldly, slightly dissatisfied, but also a bit proud.  "You don't have it, but I have it here!" Zhao Xu suddenly slapped the document, and a memorial fell on the imperial case, and his momentum suddenly became much stronger.  "However, the response from officials was very poor. Most of them didn't care, or even showed any surprise.  Are there few recent plans?  But most of them are just rhetoric, how many are feasible?  They were ready to vomit.  I'm afraid the officials are too anxious again.  Without thinking, Emperor Zhao Xu said loudly: "Send Lin Zhao to the palace!" Lin Zhao!  When the name came out, there was a commotion in the hall.  If this memorial was written by Lin Zhao, what happened today would probably beThere are some variables.  Lin Zhao was well-known in the Song Dynasty. He challenged difficult things every time and succeeded every time.  Has he done many unexpected things?  Is there hope for river control?  Of course, some people think that Lin Zhao is still young after all, so it is too much for the situation.  At such a young age, he dared to point his fingers at something as important as river management. He would still complain about things that should be complained about, which could be regarded as a lesson to the young people.  However, there are also people who have an ominous premonition in their confidence, such as Lu Huiqing.  He has a deeper understanding of Lin Zhao¡¯s strength and personality than others. Is it possible that this kid is really good at managing rivers?  If this is the case, then he will undoubtedly become more prosperous?  It will be difficult to seek revenge in the future.  For a time, the desire for power in his heart became even stronger.  As for Wang Yu, he felt slightly sad and jealous.  Of course, we also had to see what Lin Zhao's proposal was. It would be best if it was completely refuted. He was just waiting to see the joke!  Wang Anshi stood in front calmly. On the matter of river management, his attitude was very fair.  If there was really a way to control the Yellow River, he would support it no matter who it was. Although Wang Xianggong was stubborn, he was also upright.  As for Zhao Bian, his mood is a little complicated.  Renzong's son is so outstanding, so it is natural for him to contribute to river control and is worthy of praise.  But the higher he gets, the more obvious the conflict between him and the current officials becomes. What should we do then?  Lin Zhao walked into the court under the guidance of the chamberlain. His young face and the chamberlain-level court uniform made him look so special in the court.  The old people are a little embarrassed, the young people are a little envious, the outstanding Lin Shilang is so different.  After many days of preparation, Lin Zhao finally had a complete river management plan.  All aspects such as feasibility and effect prediction have been carefully predicted and evaluated, which will definitely make Zhao Xu excited, and he is also confident to convince the court officials.  When the eunuch came to convey the order, he knew that the first purpose was achieved.  As for the second purpose, you need to work hard in the court.  "Your Majesty, your Majesty, Lin Zhao!" Lin Zhao had to bow down and salute his nephew on the dragon throne. That should have been his own position, and he was more noble, but now he had to compromise and salute him.  One day, he will be pulled down and kneel before him.  "Dongyang is free from courtesy. Is this the strategy to regulate the river that you came up with?" Zhao Xu was very polite to Lin Zhao. He had treated Lin Zhao harshly before, and he felt a little apologetic in his heart.  Therefore, he made up for it by making him a marquis, and at the same time, he hoped that Lin Zhao would be grateful and continue to train him as a confidant.  Now it seems to be effective. When he was at his most helpless, Lin Zhao wrote a letter to share his worries, which felt like providing help in a timely manner.  "Yes!" Zhao Xu said with a smile: "Then tell me for the princes what kind of river management plan you want to adopt!" "The river water returns to the east and the Ergu River is rebuilt!" As soon as these words came out, the court hall suddenly burst into laughter.  Uproar.  Practice has proven that the Erguhe plan failed, but Lin Zhao still wants to propose such a plan?  Did he get kicked in the head by a donkey?  Still have a fever?  "Dongyang, the breach in Daming Mansion has not yet been blocked. How should the Ergu River be rebuilt? What is the rationale?" Obviously, Zhao Xu wanted to ask and answer Lin Zhao to explain this issue clearly.  Lin Zhaolang said loudly: "The Yellow River must resume its eastward flow. Do you have any objections to this issue?" Is this still necessary?  Who dares to deny the most basic strategy of national defense of the Song Dynasty?  Naturally no one objected.  "That's good!" Lin Zhao continued: "There are only the following ways to return to the east stream. The first is to restore the old Henglong Road; the second is to enter the sea from the old Jishui Road of Beiqing River; the third is to pass the Bianhe River and  The Sishui River leads to the Huaihe River, and flows from the Lianghuai River to the sea; the fourth is the Ergu River that just failed! I don¡¯t know if you have ever visited it. The old Henglong Road is seriously silted up. It will take decades to clean it up. Now the Yellow River is already  It¡¯s urgent, but we can¡¯t afford to wait. As for Beiqing River, it needs to pass through Liangshanbo and other places, which seems to be not bad. However, the amount of work is huge, and it may endanger Jingdong Road if we are not careful, so we don¡¯t dare to take risks. " Lianghuai and Jiangnan.  It was the money and grain base of the Song Dynasty, and the Bianhe River and Sishui Canal were the economic lifeline of the Song Dynasty. Who dared to let the Yellow River seize the Huaihe River and flow into the sea?  So the only plan left is for the Ergu River to flow eastward!  Someone immediately objected: "But the Ergu River just failed, it is not feasible!" "Does it mean it is not feasible if it fails once?" Lin Zhao asked back, saying: "The Yellow River near Daming Mansion flows eastward, and the terrain is relatively smooth.  The land can guide the river to flow eastward. As long as the dredging is done in time, it is absolutely possible. As long as the entrance to the sea is repaired, the river will naturally flow eastward!  ? How can it be done? Furthermore, the breach in Daming Mansion is very serious. How can it be blocked? Even if it is blocked, so what?Prove that the embankment will never burst again?  " "It is not difficult to block the breach. As long as the east flow is smooth and the flood peak can pass safely, there will naturally be no breach.  Furthermore, I have a way to make the river bank impregnable.  "

 Volume 1, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 446: Driving the Tiger Away from the Mountain

    "Isn't Minister Lin ashamed of his talk? How can the river embankment be impregnable? As for dredging, is it so easy to dredge the Ergu River eastward?" Many people have questioned Lin Zhao, and some have even begun to ridicule, many of them ridiculing.  .  Although he was a little calm and didn't speak, he could see distrust or disbelief, and he was obviously not optimistic about it.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please allow me to bring the evidence to the palace." "Yes!" Now that the matter has come to this, Zhao Xu naturally supports it fully.  Immediately, the guards in front of the palace brought a few things up. Lin Zhao glanced around and saw that one of them turned out to be Cao Jian, the direct grandson of Uncle Cao Guo.  The ministers looked forward eagerly and saw that the items presented were a pot of powdered black ash, a stone-like object, and a "big stone" that was quite heavy.  Lin Zhao explained: "I have recently developed a new building material - cement, which is exactly what it is!" How dare you use a pile of black ash to build a river embankment?  What is cement?  There was an uproar and a lot of jeers.  He was really ignorant. Lin Zhao did not share his common knowledge and said: "This object is currently black ash, but these two things are made of this black ash." "What?" Everyone then noticed that the suspected stone  s things.  "Please come forward and test the texture and hardness of this material!" A military attache from the Privy Council came forward and broke it apart hard, but it didn't move at all. He took a closer look and said: "It looks like stone but not stone. The color is somewhat similar to the black gray.  "It's similar!" "Look at this thing again!" Several people came forward to take a closer look and found that it was a lot of sand and gravel mixed together, but it was very tightly adhered and the whole was very solid.  Zhao Xu also stood up and looked at it with interest, and even allowed the guards to chop with their swords.  Apart from a little bit of powder falling off, it didn't move at all.  Zhao Xu was greatly surprised and asked: "Dongyang, is this the material you said can make any land impregnable?" "Not bad!" Lin Zhao said: "Cement, sand, gravel and water, mix according to the proportion. Place a few  This thing was formed in the future, and it was called: concrete. It is suggested that this thing is comparable to stone. If it is used to build a river embankment, will it be stronger than ordinary loess and stones? " Everyone was doubtful when the facts were in front of them.  When new things appear, it is naturally slow to accept them.  This is a natural situation.  What's more, what I brought was a finished product. The officials had not seen the change process, so it was difficult to accept it.  Lin Zhao was not in a hurry and said: "Your Majesty, in order to give you and the princes a more intuitive understanding, and also to verify the quality of this material, I request that the craftsmen make several samples on site outside the Daqing Palace. Then send the secretary stationed in front of the palace.  Guarded by the Forbidden Army, the result will be known within a few days. "This is the most intuitive way, and the evidence is as solid as a mountain.  Although the palace was not a construction site, Zhao Xu still readily agreed. The management of the Yellow River was the top priority right now, and there was no need to be rigid about other details.  The material called cement brought by Lin Zhao made him very curious, and he was determined to verify it.  "Okay. I'm sure!" Immediately, several craftsmen started construction outside the Daqing Hall under the supervision of the imperial guards. This was an unprecedented first in the history of the Song Dynasty.  The ministers were also stunned for a moment. Lin Zhao was indeed extraordinary, and he actually tinkered with such a magical thing.  If the entire river embankment is reinforced with this material, it will be really impregnable. Everyone will wait and see.  "Shilang Lin, this thing is so magical, how much does it cost?" The cost of river control is also a very real issue, and people in the Third Division immediately began to care about this issue.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "To put it bluntly. The raw material of this thing is stone, but it is fired with a special process. The cost is not high. As long as the kiln mouth is built, the output will increase. It can be produced on a large scale."  The price was so cheap that the people in Sansi breathed a sigh of relief and were very interested!  "The river embankment is strong, but if the water flow is not smooth, even if it does not burst, the dam will overflow" "Then the key point is to dredge the river channel, which is not difficult!" Lin Zhaodao: "I have already  I asked experienced river workers to design and make some tools, but it is not convenient to bring them to the palace. It would be better to wait for the Lord to verify the effectiveness of the cement and go to the Wuzhang River to see the desilting effect of the tools in person. "  Talking is always the best policy.  Zhao Xu returned to Chui Gong Hall in a good mood, just waiting for the outcome in three days.  The Yellow River flood control finally came to light, which slightly relaxed the long-suppressed mood.  Zhao Xu was also a diligent emperor, so after returning to Chui Gong Hall, he read the memorials again and continued to deal with government affairs.  I flipped through a few books, but they were all insignificant matters.  Zhao Xu casually picked up another book and read it.?The inconspicuous memorial was opened, and after a few glances, the expression on his face suddenly changed.  This is a secret memorial written by an imperial censor. It was to impeach the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road and sentence Han Qi of Daming Prefecture. As for the crime, it was the crime of negligence.  This means that there is some fertile farmland in the lower reaches of the Yellow River's eastward flow. If it bursts or floods occur, great losses will inevitably occur.  The owners of these lands were several nobles, including Han Qi's nephew Han Jun.  The censor can hear the news and report things. It is just a few memorials stating the facts, but it is easy to make some associations.  Zhao Xu was shocked and leaned weakly on the dragon chair, becoming somewhat silent. The purpose of this memorial was to tell him that the breach of the Yellow River in Daming Mansion was not a natural disaster, but could it be a catastrophe?  Is that really the case?  Although it is not stated explicitly, the meaning between the lines seems to be that because there is fertile farmland downstream, in order to prevent the Yellow River from bursting and destroying farmland, the Yellow River can only burst upstream and Han Qi, as the Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy, did not notice it at all.  What's more, those sons of nobles are inextricably linked to Han Qi, especially his nephew.  Under such circumstances, it seems that it is no longer as simple as oversight, it may be cover-up, and if it is extended a little further, it would be a shocking crime Zhao Xu broke into a cold sweat in an instant, is this really true?  How could Xianggong Han, whom he trusted the most, behave like this?  Is the Yellow River flood that worries me so much **?  For a moment, he couldn't accept it.  Maybe someone is spreading rumors or malicious slander!  However, although it is said to be based on speculation, it is so conclusive in several key points that people cannot help but believe it.  Han Qi!  Zhao Xu squeezed the memorial with his big hand and gritted his teeth with hatred.  Floods in the Yellow River had threatened the life and death of the Song Dynasty. As the emperor, he was naturally extremely anxious, but the ministers below did not take it seriously and even ignored the safety of the country for their own personal gain.  It's really abominable!  Zhao Xu finally understood the truth. This is his own country, and he is the only one who feels sorry for him!     what can we do about it?  Send someone to investigate?  Can the problem be found?  What should you do if you find a problem?  Severe punishment but no credit?  But that person is Han Qi!  It was a great help for my father to ascend to the throne, how could he be ungrateful?  Furthermore, he is a veteran of three dynasties and has many old traditions, so it is difficult to shake him easily.  Zhao Xu was inevitably a little embarrassed for a while!  Why does this happen?  The situation in the Song Dynasty was far more complicated than imagined!  But it seems that this situation cannot be tolerated any longer, otherwise the situation in the Song Dynasty will get worse and worse.  If Han Qi really has a problem, then the Hebei Road River Control Project is simply nonsense. It will inevitably encounter all kinds of obstructions, both overt and covert, making it difficult to implement successfully.  This is the foundation of the country and cannot be shaken.  Lin Zhao presented cement today, but if there is a **, the impregnable embankment will also have cracks. The embankment of a thousand miles will collapse in the ant nest, we must take precautions!  No, Daming Mansion¡¯s affairs must be verified.  At least the authenticity of this memorial must be verified.  It doesn¡¯t matter how Han Qi handles him, at least he needs to know his details.  The country belongs to oneself, and the details of the ministers must be clear.  At the same time, Zhao Xu was vaguely scared.  Ministers like Han Qi have problems. How many officials are there in the Song Dynasty that can be trusted?  It is not easy to move Han Qi, not because of Han Qi's great achievements. Wuqi is the emperor's family. Merits are useless in the face of interests. As an emperor, he will never care.  He always takes into account the strength behind Han Qi. This time, he doesn¡¯t have to deal with things in Hebei, but he must at least give him a hard time to let him know who has the final say in the Song Dynasty!  As for the official position of Xuanfu Envoy on Hebei Road, I'm afraid he can't be allowed to hold it anymore, otherwise the mountain is high and the emperor is far away, and Han Qi is there covering the sky with one hand, and he will be too big to fall in the future.  As for who to send!  Zhao Xu pondered for a long time and thought of a good candidate!  It seems that Wen Yanbo and Wen Xianggong have been out for a long time. It is really unfair for him to be a small magistrate.  Since he is a local official, he must have a place in the government no matter what.  In the local administrative divisions of the Song Dynasty, the level of Fu was higher than that of Lu.  For example, Jiangning Mansion must be Daming Mansion.  Wen Yanbo was a prime minister, and he put down the Beizhou Rebellion back then, so he should have no problem in promoting Hebei!  The most important thing is that Wen Xianggong and Han Xianggong have never dealt with each other.  Although they are officials in the same dynasty and are also prime minister-level officials, and they seem to have a good personal relationship with each other, there is still competition between them.  After all, both of them were Jinshi in the fifth year of Tiansheng. There should really be an explanation for who is the best among them in the same year.  So the two husbands secretly competed with each other, and different interest groups formed around them in the court.  If Wen Yanbo is replaced by Hebei Road, then Han Qi's power will inevitably be hit. It is also a good plan to let them consume each other and reap the benefits.  Zhao Xu¡¯s level of political strategy has improved slightly over the years, and he has become more and more ambitious.??It's tricky.  He quickly came up with a way to get rid of the problem. Even an important minister like Han Qi would never allow him to lose his tail!  Of course, before letting Mr. Wen go, he must first get the tiger away from the mountain.  I'm afraid this reason will require a lot of effort. After all, we can't kill Xianggong Han with one stick.  How to operate it is also a troublesome matter!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River, Chapter 447: Water travels from the ground

    "The secret memorial has been handed in?" The memorial to secretly impeach Han Qi was naturally written by Mingyue Sect Leader. Lin Zhao only found out about it after returning to the mansion.  Di Qing nodded and said: "I handed it over to you first, so as not to put the two things together and easily arouse others' suspicion, so as to avoid suspicion." "But Zhao Xu seems to be in a very stable mood today, and I don't know if he saw that  "Feng Zuoshu, or did he not take it seriously at all?" Di Qing shook his head and said, "Maybe he hasn't seen it yet. According to the information from Mingyue Sect, Zhao Xu's is not that serious. Of course, this is not ruled out. After all, it is possible.  He has been practicing for several years. However, as long as he sees the secret report, he will definitely react. "" Mr. Di is so sure?" Lin Zhao had to admit that Di Qing saw some things more accurately and had a better vision.  Sophisticated.  "That's natural!" Di Qing said: "After Zhao Xu came to the throne, he deliberately promoted Wang Anshi and others. Even the great scholar of Jixian Palace Zeng Gongliang. The previous prime ministers, Fu Bi, Han Qi and Wen Yanbo were all out of date.  Is it a coincidence? This is also done to reduce the influence of these people in the court so that he can control the situation. But why is it so easy? Han Qi is very powerful in Hebei Road and still has a lot of influence.  It doesn't matter if it doesn't affect the center of the imperial court. Zhao Xu may turn a blind eye. However, the Yellow River flood problem needs to be solved urgently. It is a major national event. How can he allow others to make small moves for personal gain?  The merits of their father and son are not worth mentioning in the face of power and power. " "Han Qi is also a little too conceited!" Lin Zhao sighed.  Although he has the merit of following the dragon, after all, he was once the emperor and his ministers, but now the person in charge is no longer Zhao Zongshi.  Di Qing said: "No matter what Zhao Xu does, he will first find out the truth about Hebei Road. He will also pay more attention to Han Qi, and even beat him up or demote him. All in all, Han Qi will be unlucky this time." "I think so!"  Lin Zhaoshen agreed with this and asked: "Then what measures will Zhao Xu take?" "Before the matter is not clear, Zhao Xu has to take into account Han Qi's face to some extent, and presumably nothing will happen. Even the investigation is a secret investigation,  I'm already thinking of ways to reveal the news to the Imperial City Department." Di Qing pondered for a moment and asked, "Young master, what kind of methods does Zhao Xu use if he wants to attack the mountain and shake the tiger?" Zhao Xu will not attack Han Qi first.  This is what they all firmly agree on.  "Deal with those minor characters!" According to common sense.  Naturally, I started with the minor supporting roles.  Cutting off the wings is a common method.  "That's right. Who do you think Zhao Xu will let go?" "I" Di Qing shook his head and said: "To be precise, it should be the person who regulates the river. If he goes to Hebei Road to regulate the river, Zhao Xu will give him the power and  It's a mission, so" Lin Zhao chuckled: "This matter is already certain. We only need to wait for the results of the experiment in three days." After what happened in the court today, the civil and military officials in the court are already talking about it. Some people are already talking about Lin.  Zhao's plan has great expectations.  In other words, Lin Zhao is very confident.  Of course, there are also people who have doubts and are waiting for the results in three days.  It is also an indisputable fact that Lin Zhaoxian's river management policy has been widely spread, which is very good for his reputation.  Di Qing said: "Young Master has made sufficient preparations in all aspects. Uncle Ouyang Yong is very satisfied and admires Young Master greatly. He will write a letter to support Young Master in this matter." When the Liuta River plan was first implemented.  Ouyang Xiu has written many times to publicly oppose it.  But later Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo insisted on going their own way, and Ouyang Xiu was unable to turn the tide.  However, the Six-Ta River Plan failed. Ouyang Xiu's opposition was naturally praised by others. In addition, as a leader in the literary world, it can be said that he has established a monument in river management, and his influence is even more important.  Now, as long as Ouyang Xiu shows up to support Lin Zhao's plan, he will undoubtedly win most of the support.  Ouyang Xiu has many talents all over the world. In addition, he has a noble character and is famous for his fairness. His opinions will be taken seriously.  "Then thank you Mr. Ouyang." Di Qing sighed softly: "He said that as long as it is good for the Song Dynasty, he will support it." There are several implications. Ouyang Xiu seems to insist on neutrality.  He and Zhao Xu would not fall to either side, he was only loyal to the Song Dynasty.  He would support things that were beneficial to the Song Dynasty. Does this include who would be the emperor and would be beneficial to the future of the Song Dynasty?  Lin Zhao believed that as long as he showed enough strength and had a certain trend, Ouyang Xiu would make a choice.  Ouyang Xiu is a leader in the literary world. He had an extraordinary appeal in the Song Dynasty. His influence in the Song Dynasty, which valued literature over martial arts, is self-evident, so his value is extraordinary.  So Lin Zhao tried his best to win his support.Yes, it's just that in my impression, Ouyang Xiu's lifespan is not very long.  Lin Zhao could no longer remember the dates of Ouyang Xiu's birth and death, and because of his own arrival, history had changed slightly, so it was difficult to determine accurately.  "Mr. Di, how is Mr. Ouyang's health?" "You seem to be doing well so far, what's up?" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Ouyang Xiu is very important, but after all, he is old. It would be best to hire a famous doctor to diagnose and treat him, but not  Don't worry about anything." "Okay, I'll pay attention." Lin Zhao only mentioned it briefly, and Di Qing understood it completely.  It's true that Ouyang Xiu is a treasure to them and there can be no mistakes.  The young master is so well-intentioned, and his uncle Ouyang Yong should be able to open the door to gold and stone.  "Can the affairs of Wuzhanghe be properly arranged in three days?" Di Qing asked with concern.  "Everything is fine, Duke Di just waits for the good news." Lin Zhao was full of confidence in this.  Three days passed very quickly. Emperor Zhao Xu personally led the ministers to the outside of Daqing Hall. The cement that had gradually solidified was very strong and was completely consistent with the conditions of the samples seen before.  As Lin Zhao said, using this material to build river embankments can indeed make them impregnable.  The facts are all in front of us, and there is nothing more to say.  Everyone was still confused before, but now the situation is completely different. The facts have completely blocked their mouths.  Of course, there will always be those who question another measure to dredge the river.  But people with a discerning eye think that this is just trying to save face. Lin Zhao can be said to be watertight in his work. Since the cement is indeed real, then he must be very confident in dredging the river.  If you want to see it when you dredge the river, you must go to the water's edge for on-site testing, and the water flow conditions must also be slightly consistent.  Therefore, Lin Zhao chose the Wuzhang River. One of the sections had similar water conditions to the Yellow River, so he made arrangements in advance.  Originally, it was just for the ministers to go and have a look, but Emperor Zhao Xu insisted that he also wanted to go, so the imperial army blocked the Wuzhang River section two days ago, waiting for Emperor Zhao Xu to arrive in person.  The river management was an urgent matter, so Zhao Xu traveled lightly, without many ceremonial guards, and hurriedly led his ministers.  By the Wuzhang River, Li Gongyi had already prepared. After learning that he was going to demonstrate in front of the emperor and officials, he felt quite nervous and at the same time flattered.  Lin Zhao told him that as long as the performance was successful, there would be rewards, so he suppressed his excitement and started to operate.  Lin Zhao explained in front of you: "This thing is called the Iron Claw Dragon. It is made of heavier iron blocks into the shape of iron claws and sunk to the bottom of the river. Then the boat is driven along the current, and the iron claws will grab the mud at the bottom of the river."  It floats in the river and is washed away by the current, which can clean up the sediment and lower the river bed. "For the sake of visualization, the water surface in this section is shallow, and the iron claw is dragged on the bottom of the river.  There is a lot of silt, and the river water becomes turbid in an instant, and is then washed away by the river water.  Everyone can see clearly that it can indeed have such an effect.  Several officials from the Ministry of Industry were not surprised when they saw it. It was not that they had never seen this thing before, but who would seriously consider putting it into practice?  Of course, some people have also raised the same question: "The Yellow River is deep and muddy, so dredging with this device may not be that easy." "This device is more suitable for dredging shallower sections of the river. If it is a place with deep water and thick mud, there are improved ones.  "Tools," Li Gongyi then directed the two ships to sail out. The boatmen cranked the pulley, and the gear below started to work, and the effect was even more obvious.  At this moment, everyone was speechless. Lin Zhao was very well prepared and had everything he needed. His persuasiveness was quite sufficient.  Lin Zhaodao: "This thing is newly created, please give me a name by your majesty!" This is an honor and a means to win over Zhao Xu for support.  Sure enough, Zhao Xu was very proud and said with a smile: "Let's call it Junchuan Quai!" Today's matter, if nothing else, at least everyone has a deep understanding that Lin Zhao's river control strategy is not without purpose, nor is it  It's just an opportunistic one, but it was formulated after careful investigation. What's even more rare is that these materials and tools really took some thought.  Most people admired him, and they seemed to understand immediately that the reason why Lin Zhao became a marquis at such a young age may be a very important reason.  Weiyuanhou is worthy of his name and deserves his name.  Of course, some people were unconvinced and said: "Is it possible to use this thing continuously? How much quantity is needed? The Yellow River is thousands of miles long." "The Yellow River is thousands of miles long, but the rivers with serious siltation are mainly in the lower reaches, and the conditions vary.  There is a difference. The production cost of Dredging Loak and Iron Claw Dragon is not high. Making thousands of them is not a problem." Lin Zhao said: "Of course, but manual dredging is ultimately time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the effect is very limited.In fact, we have overlooked a very important helper, that is, the river water itself. As long as it is used properly, it can minimize sedimentation and allow water to flow from the ground!  " Water flows through the ground, Wang Anshi murmured to himself. When he heard this sentence, his eyes suddenly lit up.

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 448: Arbitrary Power

    With the help of water potential?  Anyone who knows a little bit about river engineering knows that the so-called water potential is the speed of water flow, but this requires a gap. However, after the Yellow River leaves Sanmenxia, ??it is a flat plain. Where is the gap?  How should Lin Zhao borrow this water potential?  Is it possible that the gap is artificially created?  "Bring it up!" Lin Zhao was very well prepared, and then someone brought up a large wooden plate with a small ditch on it and sand inside, making it look like a model of the Yellow River.  I heard that Lin Zhao built a sand table while fighting in the northwest. Everyone thought it was very novel. Could it be that he also used this thing to control the river?  "Your Majesty, gentlemen, for the sake of intuition, I have made such a model, which is very similar to the water and sediment conditions of the Yellow River." Lin Zhao said: "If the water flow speeds up, the sediment will not settle easily, and even the already silted water can be  The sediment is washed away. But Hebei Road is all plain, but there are ways to create artificial gaps! " "Is it possible that you want to build a dam on the Yellow River? "You can do this on the small river channel?  There seems to be some fantasy on the Yellow River.  Therefore, when Lin Zhao finished speaking, he was immediately ridiculed and questioned.  "It's not possible to repair a whole dam, but we can repair half of it!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "We can use the method of beaming water to flush sand!" "Raising water to flush sand?" "That's right!" Lin Zhao explained: "The so-called  To flush the river with water is to tighten the river channel and use the momentum of the water to impact the sediment at the bottom of the river bed, thereby achieving the purpose of dredging and preventing floods." As he talked, Lin Zhao began to demonstrate on the model, and soon built it on one side of the river.  Raise half a dike and fill the upstream with water.  The water goes in big and the water comes out small.  The water level also suddenly dropped outside the city.  Therefore, the flow rate of the water outlet on the other side is very fast.  The silt and sand from the "river bottom" are also washed up and continue to flow down with the current.  The presentation is very intuitive and clear.  "If you want to go deep to the north, use a dike in the south and deepen it in the north; if you want to go deep in the south, use a dike in the north and make it deeper in the south; if you want to go deep in the middle, use two embankments in the north and south, touching the middle, and deepening in the middle. If you want to silt out  If you use this method to strengthen the beach and embankment, what do you think?" Lin Zhao asked in reply, which immediately made the ministers who were watching speechless.  After a long time, an official from the Ministry of Industry who once controlled the river exclaimed: "It is better to use people to control the river than to use the river to control the river. The river is impatient. If we use its nature to harness its power, it can be shallow or deep. It is controlled by my hand."  . The method proposed by Marquis Weiyuan is really wonderful. The Yellow River can be controlled. The Yellow River can be controlled!" Such words of joy expressed the feelings of Emperor Zhao Xu and many ministers.  It would be best if there is a way to regulate the Yellow River.  The princes admired Lord Lin even more, and some were extremely curious.  How could Lin Zhao be so capable?  "You have all seen Dongyang's plan to regulate the river, but do you still have any objections?" Zhao Xu asked in a deep voice.  The Wuzhang River became a temporary court. As soon as these words came out, all the ministers fell silent. Lin Zhao was fully prepared in all aspects, almost watertight, and could not find any flaws at all. How to refute?  After all, this set of strategies and methods seems to be much more reliable than the Liuta River and the original Ergu River plans.  Under such circumstances, the officials who participated in these two plans were inevitably a little uncomfortable.  It doesn't matter whether you are right or wrong, as long as you are right. The river management politics of the Northern Song Dynasty is reflected in these aspects.  It's just that Lin Zhao is impeccable, and they can't explain why. Now they can only hope that the project will fail and be impeached again. Only the one who laughs in the end is a hero.  Furthermore, it is clear that the official family supports Lin Zhao, and it is not a good thing to violate the holy will at this time.  Zhao Xu said in a deep voice: "Then I want to appoint Dongyang as the minister of river management. Do you have any objections?" It is already a tradition that whoever provides suggestions will control the river. It is a logical thing. Naturally, no one objects, not to mention that there is no reason to object.  .  Lin Zhao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, this troublesome but profitable matter finally fell into his hands.  But there was not much envy among those present. Most people still felt that managing the Yellow River was a thankless task.  Although there are good methods and materials, it does not mean that they are foolproof and will definitely succeed.  Lin Zhao is young after all, he just wants to make meritorious deeds and gain limelight, hey!  He is playing with fire.  No, it should be playing with water and seeking death, this is what Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu thought in their minds.  Although Lin Zhao often challenges some things that cannot be violated, can his luck always be so good?  At least the two of them were gloating about their misfortune.  "Okay, then it's settled!" Zhao Xu said loudly: "Lin Zhao was promoted to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and was responsible for all affairs of river management." The previous Minister of the Ministry of Industry has been dismissed because of the unfavorable river management.  The Minister of the Ministry of War is just an empty post in name only, but the Minister of the Ministry of Industry is different, he is really lacking.  Now, the title of Lin Shilang was worthy of his name.  Lin Zhao did not express his gratitude in a hurry, but bowed and said: "Your Majesty, managing the river is a major plan for the country, and it is my duty to do so. But before that, I have a few requests!" "Be brave, do you want to negotiate terms with His Majesty?  "Immediately a clown came out to question, thinking that Lin Zhao didn't know how to praise. "Dongyang says it, let's listen!  " Zhao Xu didn't take it seriously. River control is a top priority, and he won't care too much about trivial matters. Furthermore, we have to see what Lin Zhao says. Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "First of all, river control is a matter of engineering.  Don¡¯t be afraid of the ghosts and gods of heaven and earth!  "This is very important. During the Renzong period, when the river was being regulated, construction was to begin in the Chanzhou area, but there was a letter saying that it was just above Bianjing. The construction there was equivalent to breaking ground on the emperor's head and affecting the emperor. This nonsense directly affected the progress of the project.  . Therefore, Lin Zhao raised this issue early to prevent anyone from looking for trouble in this area. Ancient people were superstitious and would rather believe in false things in this area. It is better to get vaccinated first.  "That's right!  " "Your Majesty, if you manage the river in one day, there will definitely be some criticism in the process. My reputation is small, but the river control project cannot be stopped, let alone change the order overnight, which will be ruined in one day.  It has been demonstrated today that this method is feasible, and everyone has no objections. I hope it will continue to be the case in the future.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "If it takes one or two years to achieve initial results, and after ten years of persistence, the Yellow River floods may be completely resolved."  " Lin Zhao's meaning is very clear. Zhao Xu should not listen to the slander and give full support, otherwise the river management will be unsustainable. There have been many examples of this in the past. As soon as there was some improvement, various impeachments were carried out intermittently, and ultimately nothing was achieved. Zhao Xu said:  We all have a deep understanding of this, and we should not trust others when we employ them. Nowadays, everyone has no idea how to manage the river, and they are timid. Only Lin Zhao is willing and capable, so naturally he should give his full support this time. Zhao Xu wants to treat the river as a priority.  It¡¯s a purely engineering problem. ¡°Dongyang, just go ahead and do it, I believe in you!  " "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!  " Lin Zhao continued: "Your Majesty, please grant me arbitrary power along the river!  " As soon as this statement came out, there was an immediate uproar. Arbitrary power along the river? Doesn't it mean that Lin Zhao can arbitrarily rule all matters related to river management along the Yellow River? This was simply a shocking statement in the Song Dynasty, which was known for its decentralization of power.  , which is somewhat taboo, but Lin Zhao ignored those and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, managing the river is not just about managing the river, but also needs to control the people along the river. If the plan of managing the river in the country is affected by the young people, no one will be affected.  Can't afford it?  " This sentence came to Zhao Xu's heart, and the memorial to impeach Han Qi immediately appeared in his mind. The Imperial City Division had secretly investigated, and some of the things had been verified, so Zhao Xu believed it a little more. Governance  He is involved in too many things, and naturally they are closely related to the interests of many people. When the time comes, they will openly oppose and secretly cause trouble, and Lin Zhao is very prescient in proposing this point, otherwise he would be in Hebei.  It may be difficult to do anything. What if he does something bad secretly?  Supervision, but they are only responsible for observing and recording the minister's actions, reporting directly to His Majesty, and His Majesty making the final decision. It is not convenient for them to dictate the management of the river.  " "Okay, then I'm sure, I can give you a sword to do it cheaply!  "Now that we have said this, what else can we do? Hesitating about what can be done? In extraordinary times, it is okay to take some risks. Even if there are ministers who object, Zhao Xu does not take it seriously. " Yu Jian, the Emperor  Sword, Lin Zhao secretly said: This should be the prototype of Shang Fang's sword! "Dongyang, the Yellow River is in your hands. The responsibility is heavy, and I hope you will do your best!"  " Zhao Xu encouraged every word and had high expectations. "I will definitely do my best!  "The country is also our own. Lin Zhao will naturally make every effort to manage the Yellow River, which is much better than others. Successful management of the river will bring unlimited benefits. Although those who have not yet had time to cash in, these benefits along the river  But the arbitrary power has been obtained for real. With this "Sword of Shang Fang", you can run rampant in Hebei, and you will have the qualifications and strength to compete with Han Qi on the one hand.  Using Zhao Xu's hand to deal with Han Qi and letting the enemies fight among themselves is extremely satisfying to think about. The power in the most important hands suddenly changed from a low-ranking official to a very important figure in the Song Dynasty. Then, Yushitai sent a group of people.  Cheng Xueli, who was known for his impartiality, also sent his trusted eunuch Huang Huaixin to Hebei to supervise Lin Zhao's management of the river. There was a precedent for eunuchs to serve as supervisors during the Taizong period, so it was not surprising that the eunuch happened to be by Zhao Xu's side.  People who saw him in person were relieved. The matter was now settled. Just waiting for the heavy rain to stop, Lin Zhao went to Hebei Road to start the river control project. At present, he had no time to find a suitable place to build the kiln.  Mass production of cement, as well as making Iron Claw Dragon and Junchuan Quai, a messThere is really a lot of love. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Lin Zhao is now the Minister of Industry, and the management of the river is a matter of greater importance than heaven, and all departments of the imperial court dare not slack off, so naturally they fully cooperate.  The three departments allocated funds, the Ministry of Works built it, and the Privy Council even mobilized troops to help. Everything was going on in an orderly manner.  At this time, Emperor Zhao Xu summoned Lin Zhao into the palace.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 449: Tear down your wall and repair my house

    The weather was still gloomy, and the candles in the Chui Gong Hall were brightly lit.  Zhao Xu said: "Dongyang, look at this!" Lin Zhao took it and took a look. It was the memorial that impeached Han Qi and exposed the truth about the Yellow River breach.  This was Di Qing's handiwork, and Lin Zhao had long known it.  Before entering the palace, he had guessed that it might be related to this matter, and it turned out to be true.  "Xiangong Han? That's not the case!" Lin Zhao pretended to be surprised, and he pretended to be just right.  After all, Han Qi was highly respected in the Song Dynasty, so as a junior, he naturally could not question it easily.  Zhao Xu sighed: "I don't want to believe it, but some things are indeed true, so it's not impossible." "Maybe it's just a coincidence, or some accidental behavior, caught up in the wind and strung together by someone with a deliberate intention, to confuse the fake with the real thing!" In fact,  Di Qing couldn't completely conclude that Han Qi had a problem in this matter, but he cleverly sent the collected things to Zhao Xu, which naturally triggered associations.  ¡°After all, Zhao Xu is still very suspicious.  Lin Zhao was given exclusive power over Hebei and a eunuch was specially sent to monitor him. An influential and powerful prime minister like Han Qi was even more susceptible to suspicion.  To a certain extent, Di Qing took advantage of Zhao Xu's weakness.  Lin Zhao, on the other hand, deliberately pretended to be surprised and mentioned everywhere how Han Qi was highly virtuous and respected, how he had contributed to the country, etc.  The more this is the case, the more Zhao Xu will feel that Han Qi's influence is too great, or even too big to lose, and he will naturally feel wary in his heart.  He said he didn't believe it, but in fact he had long been suspicious of Mr. Han.  Others don't know the secret methods of the Imperial City Division, but Lin Zhao and Di Qing know it clearly.  "Dongyang, since I have given you arbitrary power, you must first find out this matter when you go to Hebei. I will never tolerate adultery." Zhao Xu's words seemed to be righteous.  In fact, it betrayed his most fundamental ideas.  Lin Zhao was somewhat thankful and said: "I will definitely do it. Anyone who obstructs the management of the river and harms the interests of the Song Dynasty should be severely punished. But I need to ask your majesty for instructions. How to control this level?"  As for the others, it¡¯s up to you!¡± Zhao Xu¡¯s words almost gave Lin Zhaosheng the right to kill everyone except Han Qi.  Others can be killed on the spot with their swords in hand.  As for Han Qi, his identity is not something that ordinary people can touch lightly.  Even Zhao Xu would probably have to weigh it carefully, and the handling method would definitely not be harsh. It would probably be gentle and drizzle.  This is enough. Let Zhao Xu be at odds with Han Qi, which is equivalent to breaking his arm. Without Han Qi in the future, it will be much easier to deal with Zhao Xu.  You must know that young people like Zhao Xu are not difficult to deal with.  What really makes people fear is this kind of cunning and secretive old fox.  But Han Qi¡¯s incident made Lin Zhao think twice.  Among the people he can use, Di Qing is good at military affairs and intelligence, Ouyang Xiu has charisma, and Zhao Bian is upright, but there is a shortage of such talents who are good at strategy and court struggle.  This is a shortcoming that must be made up for as soon as possible.  You can improve your level or find a counselor.  However, it seems that there is also a need for such a respected leader in the court, who not only leads the struggle, but also involves the aspirations of the people.  As long as there is such a big man on his side, a large number of people will look forward to it.  At present, there are not many such people in the Song Dynasty. Wang Anshi naturally cannot do it, Sima Guang is too upright, Zeng Gongliang is about to retire, and Fu Bi, although highly virtuous and respected, is already in his twilight years.  So it seems that the only person who has this qualification and strength and can be considered is Wen Yanbo and Wen Xianggong.  Wen Yanbo and Han Qi did not deal with each other. Han Qi was superior to Wen Yanbo because of his support for Zhao Zongshi's accession to the throne and his contribution to the throne.  Presumably Wen Xianggong was somewhat unconvinced!  Furthermore, because of Wang Anshi, Zhao Xu demoted Wen Yanbo to a certain place and wiped out his face. Wen Xianggong may not have no idea.  And Mr. Wen seemed to have a good impression of himself. He seemed to have been encouraging his sixth son, Wen Jifu, to associate with him.  To this day, they still interact with each other. With this friendship, they can talk to each other more or less in the future without appearing too abrupt.  Of course, we have to think of other ways. Mr. Wen must do something to win support.  Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t know yet, but Zhao Xu is actually helping him secretly.  Wen Yanbo is preparing to replace Han Qi as the Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy.  At that time, Lin Zhao happened to be managing the river in Hebei, and he had more interactions and interactions with Mr. Wen.  What's more, they also have a common enemy, Han Qi, so it doesn't seem difficult to build some friendship!  But Zhao Xu didn¡¯t know that he was not only destroying the Great Wall, but also making wedding clothes for his opponent!  He would not even believe that Lin Zhao, who was standing respectfully in front of him in the Chui Gong Hall, was actually thinking about these things and harboring evil intentions.  "Dongyang, the matter of river management"?Be more attentive.  I have treated you badly before. As long as you work hard, you will have a bright future!  " The emperor patted a minister on the shoulder and said that you have a bright future. It is self-evident what it means. If it were someone else, he would definitely be flattered and overjoyed. It's a pity that Lin Zhao doesn't care about it. His bright future is the Dragon Throne.  Zhao Xu was definitely not willing to give him the throne. Zhao Xu was also apologizing to Lin Zhao. What he did with Li Fugui was really unethical. He only thought of apologizing after the damage had been done. Maybe it was hypocrisy again!  He just wanted to use this to make himself work for him to control the river! However, under such circumstances, only by gaining Zhao Xu's trust can he develop calmly and use his strength to fight himself.  Zhao will also try his best this time. "Yes, I will do my best!"  "Although I was thinking this in my heart, I pretended to be honored and excited on my face. I have to say that Lin Zhao's acting skills are getting better and better. "Go ahead when the rain stops and see if the breach can be made in time.  Block up.  If the river does not return to the east, I will not be able to rest at ease!  " Lin Zhao can completely understand this feeling. The Liao cavalry is eyeing the tigers and the beautiful rivers and mountains are threatened at any time. It is really uncomfortable. The country belongs to Zhao Xu and Lin Zhao. Maybe at this moment, they are the only ones who really care about the country.  Just being distressed doesn't solve the problem. They both have this idea. It's a pity that Zhao Xu has taken the wrong path, so Lin Zhao can't do it without hesitation.  It¡¯s important to leave this matter to me! ¡°Okay!  Lin Zhao said: "Your Majesty, you know, three people can become a tiger. There will be no rumors when I go to Hebei."  It's just that I have a sincere heart to manage the river.  My ancestral home is Hebei, and my relatives all died in floods, so I am determined to solve the problem of flooding in the Yellow River.  Otherwise, their spirits in heaven will not be able to rest in peace, and I will never do that kind of unfilial thing.  ¡± Everyone knew this lie about his origin, so Lin Zhao unceremoniously pulled the matter out to talk about it, and then made up a story for Zhao Xu. In this way, his motivation to regulate the river would be more reasonable, and at the same time  In ancient times, people used filial piety to govern the world. They naturally attached great importance to filial piety, and it was easy to resonate with Lin Zhao. Zhao Xu believed in Lin Zhao's pure intention to govern the river. This was indeed true.  I just want to focus on managing the Yellow River, and I have no selfish intentions in this matter. There will never be any cutting corners or seeking personal gain. From this perspective, Lin Zhao is indeed the most suitable candidate for river management.  , all he wants is the process and results of successfully controlling the river. In the process, he can "eliminate dissidents" and use his strength to invisibly improve his status and strength. As for the results, it is the reputation and popular support of Zhao Xu.  He nodded slightly: "Okay, as long as the Yellow River can be managed well, you can go ahead and do it. I believe in you and support you!"  " Zhao Xu is really serious about regulating the Yellow River, and is even willing to support Lin Zhao just like he supported Wang Anshi's reform. But he is jealous after all, and it is impossible to completely believe it. "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!  "Lin Zhao is very lucky. Nowadays, concealing his identity is a great advantage. Otherwise, he would not be able to develop and grow in secret so calmly. Now if he meets Zhao Xu head-on, he will definitely lose. He must dig out bit by bit to dismantle his  "Okay, okay!"  "Zhao Xu looked at Lin Zhao and really thought, Lin Zhao is indeed a talent. According to the current trend, he can definitely become his own minister. He was treated lightly in the past, but he needs to win over him more in the future. He  Who would have thought that Lin Zhao was destined to be different from him, and every kindness he did to Lin Zhao now was a knife prepared for his future self! Lin Zhao secretly smiled in his heart and said calmly: "Your Majesty, it's still raining now.  Now, I guess it will take some time to make the cement and dredging.  After the rain stops, let people from the Ministry of Industry go to inspect and formulate a specific construction plan.  If possible, can I wait until after Double Ninth Festival to go to Hebei?  My wife will give birth during the Double Ninth Festival. Can you let me take a look at the baby before leaving?  " Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Dongyang, who said you have no selfish motives? Isn't that true?  " "Your Majesty" "Well, autumn and winter are the time to regulate the river, not to mention we don't know how long it will rain.  Zhao Xu looked at the rainy weather outside and sighed, then smiled and said: "Is this your first child?"  The feeling of becoming a father for the first time is completely understandable. I will allow you to stay for a few more days and listen to the cry of your child!  " "Thank you, Your Majesty!  "Although the matter of river management is important, Lin Zhao really wants to stay with Meng Ruoying for a few more days and watch the birth of the child. This is naturally the best. Speaking of the child, Zhao Xu couldn't help but feel a little sad. The first three sons  They all died in infancy, and the harem thought that the concubine was pregnant again. I wonder if the child would grow up safely?nbsp; Thousands of miles of land cannot be succeeded by no one!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 450: Jealousy

    Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was solely responsible for regulating the river. As soon as the news came out, the world was shocked.  On the issue of regulating the Yellow River, the imperial court finally had a solution.  This is really good news for the people, especially the people on both sides of the Yellow River.  The Yellow River often bursts, and their lives and property are often threatened. They have been worried for too long.  I tremble every time it rains, I'm really a little scared.  ¡°It¡¯s the best if it can be solved now, and we can finally live a peaceful life for a few days in the future.  Therefore, when the news came, the people on both sides of the Yellow River clapped their hands and applauded.  However, people who have suffered disasters are also worried. The imperial court has tried to control the river many times in recent years, but it often ended in failure. What about this time?  Will the joy be in vain again?  The people are happy, but some people are not happy.  Many local officials wrote letters of objection, especially the plan to rebuild the Ergu River, expressing doubts and opposition.  The lessons from the past are right in front of us. The Daming Mansion burst river is surging, and lessons must be learned These people have not seen Lin Zhao's new tools and materials, nor have they seen such experiments.  It's just hearsay, but seeing it is not as good as seeing it. It's not surprising to have such a reaction.  This is why Lin Zhao wants to demonstrate it intuitively, so that seeing is believing.  The thing people trust most is their own eyes.  "It's a pity that these impeached people are insignificant, and there is nothing special about the memorial. The weight is too clear."  Ouyang Xiu, the magistrate of Ruzhou, sent a memorial to Bianjing to express his support for the plan to build the Ergu River.  Ouyang Xiu was highly respected and influential in the Song Dynasty. In terms of river management, he opposed the old Ergu River plan of Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo, and it was finally proven that he was right.  Therefore, he has a strong say in the matter of river management.  With his support, other objections and questioning voices instantly disappeared without a trace.  Ouyang Xiu has always been famous for his fairness and integrity, so no one doubts his intentions and starting point.  In this way, Lin Zhao naturally received the support of Ouyang Gong.  "However, there are always people who don't give up and make fuss about the issue of dictatorship.  Little did they know that Emperor Zhao Xu personally nodded to this matter.  This time we want to give Lin Zhao this privilege, so opposition is useless and meaningless.  In the end, everything fell into the sea, and Emperor Zhao Xu was determined to protect Lin Zhao to the end!  So I didn't pay any attention to it at all.  "Yuanze, it's useless to tell you. Why do you have to take so much trouble?" Lu Huiqing's words pointed out the whole story of this matter, which was attributed to Wang Yu.  Wang Yu smiled softly, a little bitterly!  His father was the prime minister, and he was the prince Zhongyun, close to the central government, so he knew the situation of the Song Dynasty very well.  River control is something extraordinary.  All attention was diverted at once.  The focus of the court suddenly shifted to river management, and there was much less attention and investment in the reform. The focus of the government and the emperor's attention in the next period of time will be deflected.  This undoubtedly has a great influence. The Minister of River Control is already more prominent than the Prime Minister.  If things go on like this, it will have some influence on Wang Anshi, but Mr. Ao may not care about it himself.  He felt that as long as it was beneficial to the Song Dynasty, he had no objection, but his son may not think so.  He doesn¡¯t want his father¡¯s power to be affected by this. Power is like sailing against the current. If you don¡¯t advance, you will retreat. ????????????????????????????????????????? It would be fine if someone else was responsible for repaying the river, but it turned out that the minister of river management was Lin Zhao, who suddenly became famous as the minister of the Ministry of Industry, which made Wang Yu feel very uncomfortable.  You must know that Wang Anshi participated in the Yellow River regulation in the second year of Xining.  In the end, the decision was finally broken. In the past few days, many people were impeached and took the blame.  This time Lin Zhao adopted the same plan. If he really repaired the Yellow River, wouldn't it mean that Wang Anshi made a mistake last time?  Is it because Wang Xianggong is incompetent?  If someone knows about it.  He may even say some heart-wrenching remarks about cutting corners.  Therefore, when Lin Zhao proposed the plan to continue rebuilding the Ergu River, hostility had already arisen between them.  In addition, the jealousy in Wang Yu's heart has begun to cause trouble. Lin Zhao has made sufficient preparations in all aspects. The methods, new materials, and new tools he has come up with are all very good. He really has a set, which is undoubtedly the best in river control at the moment.  Good plan.  How could Lin Zhao come up with such a good idea?  Why can he have such fantastic ideas?  Not to mention Iron Claws and Junchuan Loa, any experienced water worker can think of them.  That cement, on the other hand, was a completely new thing, unheard of and never seen before.  And how could he, a scholar born as a slave, know how to restrain water and wash away sand?  Why is he able to participate in many difficult things?  It's like a prophet who predicts the future, and his luck is astonishing for good people.  why?  Wang Yu was an extremely conceited person. He always regarded himself as a young talent, and even felt that no one in Bianjing could compare with him.  But in front of Lin Zhao, he seemed to be?This is the place.  Now Lin Zhao is more popular than before, even more popular than his father Wang Anshi, and has become the most influential figure in the Song Dynasty.  Do you think that at the beginning, he was just a lowly and lowly servant of the Meng family in Jiangning, but now he can reach this level?  ¡°If I hadn¡¯t helped him in Jiangning back then, how could he be as successful as he is today?  It's a pity that he doesn't know how to repay his kindness, but instead goes against others everywhere. It's really abominable!  At this moment, Wang Yu was regretting that his unintentional move back then had given him a strong opponent today.  But he had completely forgotten how many things Lin Zhao had done for the father and son starting from Jiang Ning?  He regarded Lin Zhao as his opponent in his heart, but in Lin Zhao's eyes, he never looked at him directly.  In the final analysis, there is no difference between Wang Yu and the dandy, he is just a self-righteous guy!  There is no medicine for regret in the world. Even if Wang Yu regrets it, there is nothing he can do. It is a done deal and the fait accompli cannot be changed.  It was precisely because of this that it stimulated his pride even more, making him even more jealous of Lin Zhao.  Not only that, he also knows how huge the benefits will be if the river is successfully regulated.  At the beginning, he also considered letting his father Wang Anshi preside over the matter, which would gain both fame and fortune, and in the end, the adverse effects of the reform could be resolved.  However, there was no better plan, so I had to give up.  This kind of thing, if you are not sure, you must not reach out, but unexpectedly, Lin Zhao took advantage of a loophole.  If it really succeeds for him, he knows how huge the benefits will be.  And Wang Yu had a vague feeling that everything Lin Zhao decided to do seemed to be successful in the end.  This situation has been verified many times, and judging from the current situation, this time seems to be no exception.  If he really succeeded, how could he be so arrogant in the future?  He didn't know why, but when he thought about Lin Zhao's future situation, Wang Yu became jealous and fearful.  That's why he thought about stopping Lin Zhao, but he couldn't do it any other way.  So they encouraged some officials from other places to write a petition for impeachment, hoping to stop Lin Zhao.  Since Wang Anshi started presiding over the reform, there have been many foreign officials who are opportunistic and flattering, so there are still people who are happy to help with this small matter.  It's a pity that it backfired and didn't have the desired effect at all.  Not only did it not stop Lin Zhao, but it attracted Ouyang Xiu to take action, which earned Lin Zhao more reputation for nothing.  At the same time, it also strengthened the emperor's determination to control the river, and the gains outweighed the losses.  Seeing this, Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "Forget it, let's talk about it later. This time the officials have made it clear that they are protecting him. This approach will not have any effect? ??Instead, it will cause some trouble. Why bother?" He is very sensible and knows.  Wang Yu's behavior has no practical meaning and is purely based on emotion.  But on the surface, he seemed to be admonishing Wang Yu, but in fact, it made Wang Yu even more angry.  To put it bluntly, Lu Huiqing deliberately provoked Wang Yu to deal with Lin Zhao.  The hatred for killing his younger brother is irreconcilable, and Lu Huiqing has always wanted to take revenge, but is it easy?  Especially as Lin Zhao's power and status have increased, it has been difficult to get a chance.  In this case, if someone dealt with Lin Zhao, he would naturally be happy to see the result.  Especially since this person is Wang Yu, and there is Wang Anshi behind him, it is naturally extraordinary.  And the more Wang Yu is like this, the happier he is. Only in this situation can he make better use of it.  It¡¯s just that Wang Yu¡¯s methods are childish after all, and he can¡¯t waver in Lin Zhao at all, which is really disappointing.  "But, seeing his proud and arrogant attitude, I feel very uncomfortable!" Wang Yu is a typical jealousy.  "Hey, it's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Why bother to get into trouble at this time?" Lu Huiqing shook his head and said: "The officials are favoring him now. Ordinary impeachment has no effect, so why bother asking for trouble? Wait."  Let¡¯s talk about the right time. Isn¡¯t it just the beginning? Isn¡¯t it certain that it will be successful?¡± The implication of Lu Huiqing¡¯s words is very obvious. The impeachment of Lin Zhao is actually a challenge to Emperor Zhao Xu.  ,Meaningless.  It would be better to wait until construction starts to take a look at the situation and then respond accordingly.  After the construction started, there were mistakes to be made. Although the officials said they would not listen to the slander, it was just a word.  Could it be that the official Zhao Xu was completely relieved to leave it to Lin Zhao?  No suspicion at all?  Of course, the results are also important. If the river control fails, then some people will undoubtedly be guilty, and there will naturally be ways to kill them.  "That's fine, that's all!" Wang Yu was also helpless. Under the current circumstances, without Wang Anshi's support, he was basically at the end of his rope.  Wang Anshi had already publicly expressed his support for Lin Zhao. What else could Wang Yu do, so he had to give up.  Wang Yu was helpless, but he was unwilling to give up.  Just what to do?  He can't deal with Lin Zhao, but it doesn't mean that there is no one else to deal with him. Maybe it won't be long before there is a good show!  (To be continued. IfIf you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.  Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.  )

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 451: Mr. Han is Worried

    After something happens, most people are watching the excitement, and only the person involved is anxious.  News that Lin Zhao served as the minister of the Ministry of Industry and presided over river control matters soon spread to Daming Mansion, which was at the core of the Yellow River breach.  "Oh no, we are going back to Dongliu again!" In a mansion, several people were sitting around the wine table, drinking and having fun.  Because of the continuous rain, humidity and coldness, it still felt good to drink a few sips of wine to ward off the cold.  However, the purpose of these people's gathering was obviously not to drink, but to discuss something.  "When we return to the east this time, I'm afraid the fertile fields in Qingshui Ze will not be preserved." Several people are all dressed in rich clothes and have extraordinary backgrounds.  As for the topic of discussion, it seems to be related to the Yellow River.  "It's really unlucky. Isn't the Beiliu very good? Daming Prefecture will not be threatened, and our fertile fields are safe and sound. But the old men in the court insist on returning to the river and returning to the East. Is it that easy?" "  Yes, the eastward flow is not peaceful, and there is also the danger of a breach. By then, the fertile land we have worked so hard to buy will be a swamp. " "Didn't I say that Lin Shilang invented a new material called cement, which can be used.  "Is the levee impregnable?" "You really don't believe it?" "It's not like you don't know the situation of the Yellow River. It's impregnable. What's the joke? Which river management didn't say that?" "It doesn't matter what happens in the future."  This year" "Yes, I heard that the officials have given him arbitrary power, and he has the final say in all matters governing the river. Will the reason for the breach be investigated again" Mentioning this matter,  Everyone had a look of worry on their faces.  "The key point is that this person is very powerful. It is said that many people have suffered losses from him. They include high-ranking officials and clan members who were defeated by him. He also went on several missions. He killed the Khitan, Dangxiang and Tubo people.  He was so disgraced that he became a marquis at a young age. "How can a blind cat be so good at everything?" "Lin Zhao's reputation in the northwest is very good," he said.  On Hebei Road, it was very ordinary. After all, they had no contact, and they had no interaction with Lin Zhao, so they had no understanding.  "After all, he is still young and may know some engineering. But river management is just a simple engineering problem? It is complicated. He is still too young!" "Don't let your guard down. Since Lin Zhao can come, we must be more careful. Let¡¯s fool around for a while and let¡¯s find out what¡¯s true!¡± ¡°Hey, are you really scared by a young boy like this?¡± ¡°Mingyi, even though Uncle Ling is here, you still need to be careful. , after all, one thing is worse than one thing less." "Why worry, no matter who comes, the land of Hebei will be as stable as Mount Tai. As for the control of the river, let's see what Lin Shilang can do!" "Yes, what can he do? How will the family find us? We are all ministers of Conglong" Most of these people are nobles from Hebei. They or their fathers and ancestors have contributed to the ascension of Yingzong Zhao Zongshi to the throne.  He can be regarded as a minister of the dragon, so he has nothing to fear.  Among them, Han Jun is also the nephew of Han Qi, Xianggong Han, which is naturally extraordinary.  After Han Jun finished the party, when he returned to his residence, someone came to inform him: The master is here to invite you!  The master is naturally Han Qi. Han Qi¡¯s parents died when he was young, and he was raised by his elder brother.  And he has been teaching him to study, and finally passed the Jinshi examination, so that he can be ranked as the prime minister and assistant, and have all the power in the world.  It is precisely because Han Qi is very grateful to his brother. After his brother passed away, he loved his nephew especially.  The eldest brother and youngest son Han Jun was raised by him directly, hoping to study hard and make achievements in the imperial examination.  However, this person's talent was average and he was not very successful, and even in his third year, he was not able to be named on the gold medal list.  Han Xianggong was very helpless and sent him to the Imperial Academy. In the end, the officials took advantage of his face and got the official position of the county government registrar.  After several years of experience, relying on Xianggong Han's status and skills, it was not difficult to find a career for him.  "Okay!" Han Jun was slightly reluctant before he set off.  Daming Mansion Yamen, Han Qi and Mr. Han were sitting in the study, deep in thought.  Mr. Han was already in his sixties, his hair was already gray, and the wrinkles on his forehead were deep, but his eyes were exceptionally bright and deep.  Having been in the power arena of the Song Dynasty for decades, he looked particularly profound and had an aura of calmness and self-power.  Mr. Han held an official document from Bianjing in his hand. The government appointed Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, to take charge of river management.  This is nothing at all. If the Yellow River breaks out, the imperial court must have countermeasures.  The breach occurred in Daming Mansion, and I am somewhat responsible. This is a natural disaster, and the officials cannot blame me. The last memorialIt can be said that it is watertight.  But in this case, the officials sent Lin Zhao.  Although he didn't have much contact with Lin Zhao, he still knew about this rising star of the Song Dynasty. However, in his twenties, he had accomplished such a big thing. Even if he were now, he might not be able to match him.  So smooth.  Maybe there is an element of luck involved, but this person's ability is by no means ordinary.  I heard that Wang Anshi and Sima Guang were closely related to this person, and Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Bian also spoke highly of him.  But what he was more concerned about was the attitude of his old friend and rival Wen Yanbo. It was said that the old guy's son Wen Jifu was very close to Lin Zhao.  Although Wen Jifu ranked sixth, he was the most outstanding among Wen Yanbo's disciples. Could Wen Yanbo not know his every move?  Perhaps this itself came from his instruction.  There is also the Cao family. Cao Yi is the uncle of the country and has a high status, although he does not have an important official position.  However, over the past hundred years, the disciples have many old friends, and they have a very rich foundation in the military.  Coupled with the old lady in the Qingshou Palace, the influence was extraordinary.  Under this situation, Cao Yi was actually trying to win over Lin Zhao.  Although Cao Yi recognized Lin Zhao's wife Chai Minyan as his adopted daughter because she treated him and saved his life, Han Qi didn't think so.  In addition to saving his life, Cao Yi should be more concerned about the prospect of his niece's son-in-law.  Mr. Han, who has been immersed in the court for decades, must first consider the relationship between power and interests when looking at anything.  It can be seen that this Lin Zhao is by no means ordinary. Although he is young, he can be regarded as a strong opponent.  However, Mr. Han is proud of the court. Who is his opponent?  Even the likes of Fu Bi, Wen Yanbo and Di Qing were all defeated, and a younger generation would naturally not notice them.  What he was worried about was another decree of the official Zhao Xu. Lin Zhao had the arbitrary power to regulate the river.  The floods in the Yellow River are mainly concentrated on Hebei Road. This arbitrary power to regulate the river is tantamount to saying the same thing on Hebei Road.  But he was the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road, and Lin Zhao's authority conflicted with his.  I heard that officials and emperors gave him a sword. Under such circumstances, the power is still greater than his own.  Mr. Han doesn't care whether he has power or not. What he cares about is the attitude of the officials.  This means that he wants to decentralize power with himself, which shows that the officials have begun to doubt him.  He is a veteran of three dynasties and has served as prime minister for decades. His disciples are famous all over the world and his prestige is very high. Few people can compare with him.  The most important thing is that he helped Zhao Zongshi ascend to the status. Although Conglong's skill is good, it is indispensable to master the master's skill.  It was okay during the Yingzong Dynasty. The emperor needed his assistance to stabilize the situation, but Han Xianggong also knew what he was doing and was able to grasp the situation well and know how to retreat bravely.  Especially after the current emperor Zhao Xu ascends the throne, it is not a good thing for him to continue to stay in Bianjing as the emperor and his courtiers.  So Han Qi decisively left the imperial center and came to promote Hebei.  Wang Anshi's reform in the DPRK caused a dispute between the old and the new parties. Han Xianggong ignored it and deliberately avoided it.  At the same time, it was also to avoid the suspicion of official Zhao Xu and cause unnecessary trouble.  "I have been staying in Daming Mansion for several years. If it hadn't been for the Yellow River bursting this time, Mr. Han would not have been involved in the whirlpool.  Although it was peaceful at the moment, Han Qi knew very well that this was the calm before the storm, and he would be involved in the storm sooner or later.  After leaving Bianjing, you still can¡¯t avoid it after all.  Now Han Qi finally understood that even if he was released to the outside world, the emperor might not be assured of him.  Now he can vaguely understand the feeling of being frequently consoled by Di Qing when he came to Chenzhou.  The officials were still worried, so they used this excuse to let a young boy share their power.  Although it was Lin Zhao who proposed the arbitrary power to regulate the river, who knows if it was not given by Zhao Xu before?  Even if not, his agreement shows that he has such thoughts. Although Zhao Xu is young, he is very suspicious, and Han Qi knows this well.  Furthermore, he also knew that Zhao Xu was ruthless.  In order to suppress the clan, you can imprison the whole family of your uncle, Yuhang County Prince Zhao Zongyong, to scare the monkeys.  So when he wants to suppress the old minister, will he use the same method?  Back in Hangzhou, wasn't it Lin Zhao who took action?  Is this a repeat of the same old trick?  Han Qi is a little worried! ???????????????????? It would be fine if it was just decentralization, and just keep a low profile. The worst case scenario would be to resign immediately and return home.  But Lin Zhao might be given a sword to do things conveniently. What does this mean?  It shows that the officials are no longer just jealous and wary If Lin Zhao's power is greater than his own, doesn't he have to deal with himself explicitly?  Kill the chicken to scare the monkey, are you a chicken or a monkey?  Mr. Han Xianggong was deeply worried. In the era of family rule, the emperor's suspicion was terrible.  As for the kindness to the king, it is worthless.  In the face of power and interests, can a king be polite to anyone?  It is true to say that the most ruthless people belong to the imperial family. ???????????????????????????????????? If I am clean, that¡¯s it, maybe I can escape unscathed.  But really??  What on earth did the nephews and the others do?  Could he not know?  Although he did not participate, he acquiesced.  These are all levers. As long as Lin Zhao catches them, they can make a big fuss. Then Zhao Xu will probably not be polite to him anymore!  So before Lin Zhao arrives, all the tails must be dealt with!  As for the nephew, he also had to be beaten and beaten to wake him up.  Thinking of his nephew, Xianggong Han felt that iron could not become steel!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 452: Love for Son

    "I've met my uncle!" As soon as Han Jun entered the door, the smell of alcohol hit his face.  Han Qi suddenly frowned and said, "What? Did you go drinking again?" "I just had a few drinks with my friends!" Han Jun smiled, knowing that his uncle had strict requirements on him and would not allow him to drink more on weekdays.  Sure enough, Han Qi said displeased: "I told you, drinking caused trouble, why didn't you listen?" "Yes, my nephew knows his mistake!" "Okay, these are small things, I won't argue with you anymore.  "Han Qi looked serious and asked in a deep voice: "Let me ask you, how much did you participate in the Qingshui Ze matter?" "Uh not much, just a few hundred hectares" "Okay, but it's a lot.  Ah!" Han Qi suddenly became angry, and when he hated his nephew, he also hated himself.  In the past, he shouldn't have doted on his nephew so much because of his late brother's sake, so that he was now such a coward, and he didn't know what the world was up to.  "Uncle, I don't have much. Compared with them, I am nothing." Han Jun didn't take it seriously and didn't pay any attention to it.  "Didn't the flood flood?" "No, they didn't divert the flood from there, and built a dam outside so that the water couldn't pass through!" Han Jun was a little smug. Now in Hebei, he is one of the few people who has not been affected by the disaster.  .  "Build the dam!" Han Qi sneered and said, "The crops are still growing?" "Yes, although the harvest was a bit poor due to the autumn rain, it was still able to harvest 50% to 60%, which is already very good." Han Qi said coldly.  He said: "Destroy all the crops immediately, demolish the dams, and let the clear water become a vast ocean." "What? Uncle. It's already August. The autumn harvest is coming soon. It would be a pity to destroy it at this time." Han Jun  Somewhat reluctant, he said: "Besides, if the water enters, won't all the fertile land be destroyed? How will we cultivate it next year?" "Plant again? Which is more important, life or food? Why don't you make progress like this?  Where's the greed?" "Life?" Han Jun was suddenly startled, and he was completely drunk.  "Don't you know that the minister of the Ministry of Industry is coming to Hebei to regulate the river and has arbitrary rights along the river?" Han Qi asked coldly.  This is simply outrageous. How could the Han family have such a great product?  "I know, so what? He's just managing the river, what else can he do? Besides, Daming Mansion has an uncle in charge, and his little servant can't change the world!" Han Jun didn't have the slightest sense of crisis, thinking that as long as there was  With my uncle here, I can be as stable as a rock and don't have to worry about anything.  "What do you know? Lin Zhao came here with bad intentions. He may have been ordered to find out the cause of the breach." Han Qi said: "If Qingshui Ze diverts floods as usual, will the pressure on the Damingfu embankment be so great? If the official  Everyone knows that the eastward flow is blocked due to your construction of the dam. What will happen to you?" Han Jun suddenly shuddered and said, "Yes, I won't be able to protect you at that time!"  I don¡¯t own those lands alone, so I might not be able to agree Besides, it¡¯s a pity!¡± Han Jun said: ¡°Besides, we are all relatives and ministers of Conglong, what can the official family do?¡±  Bastard? Are you still thinking about Conglong's merits?" Han Qi said righteously: "You know, you are asking for death if you talk to the emperor about your kindness and merits, do you know? Don't worry about it, just do it immediately, there is no room for negotiation.  " "Yes, uncle!" Han Jun knew that under such circumstances, he could not tolerate his refusal.  "As soon as possible, wipe your butt clean. If you know that I am your uncle, don't cause trouble for me!" After all, he is his nephew. Thinking of his brother's kindness to him, Han Qi can't blame Han Jun.  "Yes!" Han Jun agreed, but after leaving the mansion, he had other ideas in his mind.  How could things be so serious?  In the final analysis, my uncle was too cautious.  He was probably worried that he would damage his reputation. At that point, his position as a minister and his official title were no longer external possessions. The key was to leave a name in history and cherish his own reputation.  Han Jun took it for granted that the reason why Han Qi was so strict was just to cherish feathers, so he did not have a deep understanding of the seriousness of the matter.  Especially since the autumn harvest is coming soon, it would be a pity to have hundreds of hectares of food.  Maybe there is no need to be so anxious and we should wait until the food is harvested first.  The matter won't be very serious. When the time comes, if something happens, my uncle will definitely be able to help him settle it easily.  Furthermore, with the weather for the rest of the month, what can happen?  What's more, I heard that Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, is still in Bianjing, so there is no need to worry. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao is indeed in Bianjing, the continuous overcastThe rain continued, allowing him to stay in Bianjing without leaving in a hurry.  The matter of river management can only be started when the autumn weather is clear and the river enters the dry season.  ¡°In addition, it is already August, and the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion is coming soon, and Meng Ruoying¡¯s delivery date is also very close.  Although the expected date of delivery is around the Double Ninth Festival, it is impossible to say that this kind of thing is impossible, and it is entirely possible for the child to be born early.  This is the first child of the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, so the level of attention it attaches to is extraordinary.  Lin Zhao has always been by his side, just to fulfill his responsibilities as a father and husband, waiting for the birth of his child.  As soon as July entered, various preparations in the Hou Mansion began, and they were very careful, lest there be the slightest mistake.  With Chai Minyan in charge of medical care, there will naturally be no problem.  However, to be on the safe side, we still hired some orgyal saints from Bianjing city who were good at women and infants.  As for medicinal materials, the Meng family company has already begun to enter the medicinal materials market.  There is already a pharmacy in the Marquis Mansion, which is fully stocked with all kinds of medicines, including rare medicinal materials such as ginseng, snow lotus and so on.  As for Po Wen, many old women who are good at delivering babies have been taken to the Hou Mansion and are on standby at any time.  After all, in ancient times, when the level of medical care was limited, giving birth to a child was like going to hell, so I didn't dare to slack off at all.  All preparations are in place for the baby's birth, and the nanny and attendants are all carefully selected.  When some people learned about this situation, they ridiculed that Weiyuan Hou was a young upstart after all, and these things were too public.  Some people also say that this is the kind of pomp that a Hou Mansion should have.  Di Qing just smiled softly after hearing this. This child was the eldest grandson of Emperor Renzong, so it was certainly no small matter.  Meng Ruoying herself felt that it was a bit too grand.  Lin Zhao disagreed and said: "Everything is for the safety and health of you and your child. Don't worry, don't worry about it." "But is this a little too" Meng Ruoying felt that during the period of her pregnancy, she became the Marquis's wife.  The core of it was undoubtedly stealing the limelight from the other sisters, which seemed inappropriate, so I felt a little apologetic.  Seeing that his wife could pay more attention to the harmony of the family, Lin Zhao was naturally happy to see the success and said with a smile: "Don't worry about it, Min Yan, they won't worry about it." "Yes, this is my husband's first child, sister, take good care of her.  Just give birth. We are all waiting for the baby to be called aunt. "The Lin family's back house is quite harmonious, so there is no jealousy.  Mu Sihong and others all looked at Meng Ruoying's belly eagerly, not to mention how envious it was.  Chai Minyan was very lady-like and said kindly: "Yes, I think a lot during pregnancy. Ruoying, you are too sensitive. Don't think about these messy things. Just take good care of yourself and give birth to the baby safely." Lin  Seeing this, Zhao immediately said: "Ruoying, this is not a special case for you. From now on, all of you will be treated like this when you have children. How about equal treatment?" Meng Ruoying felt better after hearing everyone's persuasion.  "This will be the rule of our family from now on!" The Hou Mansion was newly established, and there was still a lack of family rules and rules. Lin Zhao was able to establish the first rule of the Lin family.  Then he smiled and said: "So, in the future, you should work harder and try to have more children." The ladies all smiled shyly, and they all subconsciously touched their bellies.  This is their common wish, they all want to get pregnant as soon as possible and give birth to a child.  The rich people have been working very hard recently, squeezing the sowing that Marquis Lin has worked so hard to do, but I don¡¯t know if the fruits have been conceived yet.  Meng Ruoying said: "I heard that your husband has an imperial edict to go to Hebei to regulate the Yellow River?" "Yes!" Despite Lin Zhao's repeated requests to strictly block the news, Meng Ruoying still found out.  Now that he knew it, he didn't hide it from Meng Ruoying and took the initiative to tell her directly.  "Will it be delayed because of my affairs?" Meng Ruoying felt a little apologetic. It would be bad if she delayed her husband's future.  "No, it's still raining, and the river control project can't be started in time, so there's no need to rush to Hebei. Besides, the officials have agreed to let me wait until you give birth before setting off." Lin Zhao said softly: "So just  I can accompany you to give birth to the baby and hold the baby, but I can¡¯t stay with you for a long time. As for the daily care and full moon wine, I can only take care of it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it!¡±  , Meng Ruoying naturally hopes that her husband will be by her side when she gives birth.  Hearing Lin Zhao's answer, he was deeply moved for a moment.  In order to accompany him, the husband even spoke directly to the emperor, even putting national affairs and future behind him.  With this kind of heart and this kind of treatment, as a woman, what else is there to be dissatisfied about?  For a moment, my heart was filled with emotion, and I fell into Lin Zhao's arms, feeling extremely happy.  It would be best if the husband could stay with her to give birth and see the child.  Chai Minyan smiles?: "Don't worry. Husband, just go and do your work. I'll be with you for everything in the house!" "Yes!" Lin Zhao said, "My son's full moon banquet will be a glorious one by then." "But just in case.  What if it's a daughter?" Not only Meng Ruoying, but also several ladies were a little worried, after all, everyone has the possibility of having a daughter.  "There is no need to be burdened, just give birth to a child, men and women are the same, I like them both!" (To be continued)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 453, The Empress Dowager

    Next is the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion on August 15th. It is rare for Weiyuan Marquis Mansion to have such a reunion, so this festival is naturally particularly lively. ¥ì?¥ì The only drawback is that the weather has been gloomy and the moon cannot be seen, which makes people a little regretful.  For Lin Zhao, the regret was even greater, as he could not spend the day of reunion with his two mothers and sisters.  There is really nothing we can do at the moment, so we can only endure it for now and wait until the future!  But Lin Zhao naturally has to take time to visit, and Lin's place is naturally very convenient.  As for Qingshou Palace, it is quite difficult.  The Mid-Autumn Festival is a big festival, and there are celebrations in the palace itself.  It was inevitable that many princesses and concubines would go on pilgrimage. The Empress Dowager Cao was extremely busy, so naturally she had no time to receive them alone.  Chai Minyan came to the palace to pay her respects as the wife of Marquis Weiyuan, and at the same time gave her a gift, so Cao was satisfied.  I just didn't have a chance to chat with my daughter-in-law. She was busy, and so was Chai Minyan.  When there were three women in the Song Dynasty, it was really hard to meet the Empress Dowager, Gao Taotao, and Empress Xiang.  It¡¯s okay for Queen Xiang, after all, she is still young and very kind.  But Gao Taotao is a ruthless character, and Chai Minyan almost became his daughter-in-law, but unfortunately she failed in the end.  Because of this incident, Zhao Hao blamed him a lot. It was this woman who caused trouble for his son and made the relationship between mother and son somewhat disharmonious.  Gao Taotao naturally didn't have a good look on Chai Minyan, but because it was a big day for his wife to meet in court, as the empress dowager, it was difficult to quarrel with her, so he didn't say much.  Chai Minyan naturally knew it, and her current status was indeed a bit embarrassing.  Although he is deeply loved by the Queen Mother.  But he offended the empress dowager.  Originally it had no relationship.  But when it comes to the future of a man.  She was inevitably a little worried.  After all, according to common sense, the Empress Dowager must die first.  She has excellent medical skills, so it is easy to judge that the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao is a person with longevity.  ¡°So in the future, when the Empress Dowager is gone and the Empress Dowager covers the sky with one hand, will it be difficult for herself?  Will Zhao Hao's mother and son embarrass their husband because of this matter?  Chai Minyan was inevitably a little worried.  Therefore, she showed special caution and respect in front of Gao Taotao, but the empress dowager who doted on her second son was not moved at all.  No matter what!  all will be good!  Chai Minyan returned home with a slightly heavy heart.  Lin Zhao could see something was wrong at a glance, and Chai Minyan was indeed good at words.  But emotionally he is not good at being fake.  She is not very good at hiding her emotions, so her husband can tell there is something wrong at a glance.  "Min Yan, what's wrong? Is today not going well?"  Lin Zhao immediately asked softly.  "No, it's nothing!" Chai Minyan waved her hands repeatedly, not wanting to worry her husband.  "Min Yan, what happened, tell me directly?" The more this is the case, the more serious it is. Lin Zhao asked: "If you don't want me to worry, just tell me directly!" "Ientered the palace today  " Chai Minyan hesitated this time to tell the story of entering the palace today.  It turns out that Gao Taotao was angry with his wife.  Lin Zhao felt a little angry when he heard this.  He had only heard about Zhao Hao's incident, and it was only after he learned his true identity.  Only then did he know that Zhao Hao had also been interested in Chai Minyan back then, and had invited Gao Taotao to come forward to propose.  It was his aunt Cao who helped him and vetoed the marriage.  Therefore, it is reasonable for Gao Taotao to hate himself and Chai Minyan, and it is not surprising.  But if you think about it carefully, it's really annoying.  Zhao Zongshi snatched his throne, and Gao Taotao naturally snatched Chai Minyan's queen.  Why is she so arrogant?  Sooner or later, she will give up her phoenix throne and apologize to Chai Minyan in person.  However, this incident can be regarded as a wake-up call for Lin Zhao.  Is his opponent Zhao Xu of Chui Gong Palace?  I'm afraid that's not necessarily the case.  Di Qing once specifically mentioned Gao Taotao to himself, stating many times that this woman was extraordinary and should not be underestimated.  Zhao Zongshi had many things that Gao Taotao helped plan and operate.  If she hadn't been a woman, her abilities would probably be above Zhao Zongshi's.  The most important thing is that this woman is very ruthless and decisive, and she is a powerful character. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? Out of sheer pampering in the deep palace, she was actually a dormant fox, possessing the ruthlessness of a wolf and the power of a tiger.  Judging from the current situation, Zhao Xu in the palace is not terrible. Once something happens, the truly terrible person who needs to pay attention should be Gao Taotao.  She is more familiar with what happened back then and is more skillful than her son. If she really doesn¡¯t understand him, she will probably suffer a loss because of it.  Lin Zhao may accept and believe this more easily than others.  Because in the original history, after the death of Song Shenzong Zhao Xu, the young Song Zhezong came to the throne, and Gao Taotao ruled as the Empress Dowager for many years.  There is a legend about the politics of women in the harem during the Song Dynastysystem, but there are only two people who are really famous.  One is Renzong's aunt, Empress Dowager Zhangxian Liu E; the other is Gao Taotao.  But in terms of ability, skill, and political achievements, how does Liu E compare with Gao Taotao?  A woman who can be in charge of government for decades is definitely not simple.  So Di Qing is right, Gao Taotao is terrible.  In the original history, she lived longer than Zhao Xu.  So even if Zhao Xu has his own shortcomings, it will still be troublesome with this woman around.  It seems that we must plan ahead and prepare early.  Furthermore, she is Zhao Zongshi¡¯s wife.  She must have been aware of what happened back then, and even participated in it personally.  In comparison, Gao Taotao is more hateful than Zhao Xu, and he is even more his enemy.  Although he was the niece of the Empress Dowager Cao, the water thrown by the married daughter turned her elbows outward, which was not good for Cao at all.  From front to back, it¡¯s actually more of a use.  When Zhao Zongshi successfully ascended the throne and the Cao family gradually became useless, her true nature was revealed and she was even more indifferent to the Cao family.  Now, due to his status, he only shows formal respect.  The affectionate energy from back then completely disappeared without a trace To be serious, she was a little unfilial.  This was even more intolerable to Lin Zhao. If this was the case, he would naturally be rude to Gao Taotao.  This woman must pay attention!  "What she has done to herself, to Cao, and to Chai Minyan today will be repaid twice as much in the future, so she can just wait."  "Min Yan, don't worry about it at this time. The Queen Mother is in power, and the Queen Mother can't say much. Besides, it's not easy for the Queen Mother to deal with a minister casually. There are some rules and regulations. Even if she is respected, it is impossible.  It's all nonsense. Furthermore, the Song Dynasty was open to public opinion. If the Queen Mother interferes in politics casually and embarrasses her ministers, the officials will definitely not understand it and will speak for me. " It was not convenient for Lin Zhao to tell Chai Minyan the truth, so he had to comfort her like this.  "Really?"  Chai Minyan was hesitant, always feeling that offending the Queen Mother was not a good thing.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Why are you so anxious about things that will happen in a few decades? You are thinking too much. In the future, just don't go to Baoci Palace unless you have to. It can be seen that this Queen Mother does not have a maternal love for the world.  His demeanor is much worse. " "Okay!" "Don't think too much, take good care of yourself and Minyan, and then you can leave with peace of mind." "Well!" Chai Minyan felt relieved.  But Lin Zhao felt uncomfortable in his heart, thinking that he must pay attention to the threat of Gao Taotao, and there were some things that he had to take precautions for.  Although it will take a long time for a head-on confrontation with Zhao Xu, it is beneficial to prepare for some things early.  So Lin Zhao immediately went out to find Di Qing and asked: "Mr. Di, I have something to discuss with you." "Gao Taotao!" "Why did the young master suddenly mention him?" Di Qing was a little confused about this. Lin Zhao  It seemed like the transition was a little too fast. Could it be that some accident happened?  Lin Zhao then told what happened to Chai Minyan today, not because he was petty or anything else.  It's not that he's too nervous, but that Lin Zhao is starting to think about more things now, and some things must be prepared in advance.  I don't know why, but when Gao Taotao was mentioned today, Lin Zhao felt a little nervous for no apparent reason, so he had to be careful.  "What the young master said is that this woman must be careful!" Although Di Qing was a little stunned by Lin Zhao's premonition, he still accepted it happily.  On the one hand, it was because he had a good understanding of the situation in the palace, and on the other hand, it was because Lin Zhao had always had a good premonition.  "It's just that he has always been in the deep palace, and it is difficult for us to get in touch with him. How can we be careful?" Lin Zhao sighed: "And this is also a long-term solution. We must have long-term plans." "Yes, what should we do?  "Di Qing is also in trouble, using the power of Mingyue Sect Master?  However, although the existence of Mingyue Sect is related to the Imperial City Division, it is noted that the core is only Emperor Zhao Xu.  The Empress Dowager Gao Taotao has never paid much attention, and it is not that easy to find out information in the palace!  If you start now, although you can penetrate it, it will take a long time after all, and I am afraid it will be longer.  "Sir, I think there are two aspects." Di Qing pondered for a long time before he got an idea.  "Tell me and listen!" Di Qing said: "The first one is Zhao Hao. It is obvious to all that Gao Taotao loves his second son. If we pay more attention to Zhao Hao, we can indirectly obtain Gao Taotao's information. And Zhao Xu seems to be very fond of Zhao Hao.  There is some suspicion, so this can be used in the future" "That's right!" "The other one is the chamberlain and the maid, only they can?Go deep into the palace and have frequent contact!  " Lin Zhao thought about it. He could ask his sister Zhao Fukang to help with this matter. Maybe she would be able to find a way. Suddenly, Zhao Xu had an idea. This time Hebei River Management, there is a supervisory eunuch Huang Huaixin. Can he help?  What are some ideas for him? (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 454: Becoming a Father for the First Time

    Gao Taotao's affairs are relatively long-term, and now we can start to slowly lay out the plans.  She and Zhao Xu must be heavily guarded and not easy to get close to, so don't worry, but Zhao Hao has an opportunity here.  After all, Zhao Hao is just a prince, and now he is on the fringe, so his defenses are naturally lax.  But he happens to be inextricably linked to Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu, and some clues can be found in him.  And pay attention to Zhao Hao, you can collect some information, which may be useful in the future.  There is a rift between Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao, which is obvious to all, and Lin Zhao understands it deeply.  If not, why did Zhao Xu let him go so easily when he punched Zhao Hao?  Even help yourself.  Zhao Xu was very jealous, so he was naturally very wary of his brothers.  Especially a younger brother who is the second son of the same mother, and is particularly loved by his mother.  This is very similar to the situation of Liu Wu, King of Liang in the Han Dynasty. He was really not worthy of being Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty.  It seems that Gao Taotao is not as easy to reason as Empress Dowager Dou. In addition, he does not have a good son like Liu Che. How can he persuade Gao Taotao?  Therefore, Zhao Xu could only be careful and watch out for his younger brother Zhao Hao.  This is true whether you have no children now or if you have a son in the future.  " Wuqing belongs to the imperial family, and when it comes to the inheritance of the throne, even brothers will not be merciful.  However, Zhao Hao's background is there, and Gao Taotao is there, so there are many variables and possibilities.  You can also take this opportunity to collect information that can be used to write an article later.  Maybe there will be a good show to watch in the future.  Di Qing agreed to this matter. It was not difficult to monitor an idle prince and put strength around him.  It was easy to do.  As for the matter of chamberlains and maids, Lin Zhao could only figure it out on his own.  Cao and Zhao Fukang must have a lot of manpower. They can take this opportunity to find ways to place people next to Gao Taotao, and then pay attention to relevant information.  Furthermore, there was the eunuch Huang Huaixin who had been monitoring Lin Zhao in Wuhebei recently before leaving the palace.  This person was originally the old man who served Gao Taotao in the palace back then.  They were sent to Zhao Xu only after her husband and son became emperors one after another.  This person has won the trust of Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao, so he naturally comes into contact with more things.  If you can win over this person, there will naturally be unexpected results But this person is a close confidant of Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao, so it may not be easy to win them over.  However, there is no airtight wall in the world, and nothing is absolute.  Maybe there is still an opportunity.  Anyway, he is going to Hebei Road with him and will monitor him then, so he would just take this opportunity to have more contact with him, and then see if there is any chance to use special means to get him to do things for him.  These things need to be done step by step and should not be rushed. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? off.  Just take it step by step.  After Lin Zhao settled the matter, he felt somewhat relieved.  It happened to be the Mid-Autumn Festival, so I rushed to the south of the city to visit my mother, Mrs. Lin.  "Mom, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Day. It's really unfilial to not be able to take you back to my hometown for reunion!" Mrs. Lin naturally knew the current situation and shook her head: "As long as you can come back. It's a reunion whether we are together or not." "Yeah!"  This is true, and it sounds quite reasonable.  "By the way, Ruoying's delivery date is coming soon, right?" Mrs. Lin had met Meng Ruoying in the nunnery of Yingtian Mansion, and she was the only one among her several daughters-in-law who had seen her.  Especially since they were childhood sweethearts with their son, the Meng family was very satisfied with the fact that they had saved their son's life, so naturally they treated her with special care.  After learning that Meng Ruoying was pregnant, Mrs. Lin was very happy.  After all, this is his own grandson. His son has just come back and he will have a grandson in the blink of an eye.  Mrs. Lin was so excited.  For older people, family happiness and having children and grandchildren around their knees is probably the greatest happiness!  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "It's almost time. It's possible to give birth in just a few days." "Well, this is your first child. Take good care of it. Pay attention to the safety of mother and child during delivery. After the child is born, it is even more important.  Take good care of me." Mrs. Lin did not forget her earnest warning.  As the child's direct grandmother, she naturally cares and loves her grandson very much.  "It's just that due to the current practical problems, she can't go to take care of her in person and entertain her grandson. This is inevitably a pity.  Mrs. Lin took out a small bellyband and said: "I have nothing to do to make this bellyband for my children. It can be considered as a grandmother of mine putting some thought into it." For the current plan, this is the only thing that can be done, more or less.  Mind.  "Well, thank you, mother." Lin Zhao said, "It's a pity that you can't go there. At that time, I will find a way to bring the child over and let you hold it." "Well, this is the best." Mrs. Lin was looking forward to it.  On this day, I look forward to seeing my grandson as soon as possible.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but regret that he didn¡¯t know whenOnly in this way can the family be truly reunited. This is really a very troublesome issue.  Now we have gradually begun to invest, but when will there be results?  It's really hard to say.  Coincidentally, Lin Zhao and Mrs. Lin had just mentioned Meng Ruoying and the child when Li Chengfei came to report: "Sir, there is news from the house that Mrs. Meng has some abdominal pain. I don't know whether it is due to fetal movement or the delivery date has arrived.  "When Lin Zhao heard this, he was immediately anxious, and Mrs. Lin also hurriedly said: "Hurry back and take a look. You must protect the adults and children." Lin Zhao almost ran home because he was worried about the safety of his wife and children.  .  When I rushed home, I saw Gu Yuelun walking back and forth at the door of the courtyard like an ant on a hot pot.  After seeing Lin Zhao, he immediately ran over and shouted: "Cousin, you are finally back." "How is it?" Lin Zhao hurriedly asked, Meng Ruoying's due date is the Double Ninth Festival, but it is only the Mid-Autumn Festival, could the child be born prematurely?  ?  "I don't know what happened. Sister Ruoying suddenly had abdominal pain, as if the baby was going to be born early. Sister-in-law Minyan and Po Wen have already gone in." "Premature birth?" Meng Ruoying is now more than eight months pregnant.  Month, even production is not a big deal.  Why would a baby who is just fine be born prematurely?  Are there any dangers?  This is his biggest concern.  The medical technology of this era is really terrible, and it is not backward at all. Giving birth to a child is definitely a matter of life and death for a woman.  After a while, Chai Minyan also rushed out of the room and hurried over when she saw her husband.  "Min Yan, how is Ruoying? Why is this happening?" Chai Minyan said: "It looks like the fetus is vented, and the baby is going to be born early." "Is this considered a premature birth? Will it be dangerous to Ruoying and the baby?  ? "The most critical issues for Lin Zhao now are these.  "It's been more than eight months, it doesn't matter." Chai Min said, "Mr. Wen has already started delivering the baby. As long as I'm here and a few gentlemen are here, everything will be fine." "Well, everything will be fine.  I¡¯ve entrusted it to you, so be careful.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± After agreeing, Chai Minyan immediately entered the delivery room.  It is not easy to give birth to a child. At this time, Chai Minyan tried her best to ensure the safety of her sisters and the child.  Not long after, Meng Ruoying¡¯s shouts came from the room.  In this era, giving birth can only be a natural birth, so it is naturally very annoying for pregnant women, not to mention the effort, and even a little unsafe.  Lin Zhao was restless as he stood at the door. This was his first child. Can he be born safely?  The safety of mother and child is naturally the most important, and this is what makes people most worried.  Every call from Meng Ruoying touched his heart and made him extremely worried.  "Push hard, push hard, and the baby will come out soon." The person they invited may be a well-known stable woman in Bianjing City, so it will not be a problem to take care of a pregnant woman and her child. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? were followed by Meng Ruoying¡¯s miserable cry, and the busy sounds and orders of Wen Po¡¯s servants.  The situation was really tense. Everyone present was attentive and their hearts were in their throats.  "Ruoying, come on, I'm outside!" Lin Zhao kept shouting. According to his ideas and the traditions of later generations, he actually wanted to rush in immediately to accompany his wife.  But Po Wen and several other ladies stopped him.  Because according to the tradition of this era, it is unlucky to give birth to a child, especially if there is blood. Men are not allowed to enter, otherwise their luck will be affected.  Lin Zhao had no choice but to stand outside the door and shout to cheer up his wife.  When Meng Ruoying heard Lin Zhao's cry, she felt somewhat confident. Her strength and confidence had recovered a lot, and she was adjusting her breathing force under Po Wen's guidance.  Zhewenxin outside the window said: "I didn't expect giving birth to a child is so hard." "Yes!" Mu Sihong also heard Meng Ruoying's heartbreaking cry.  ??According to the pain level of future generations, natural childbirth is a first-level pain, which is really not easy.  If you are not careful, you may even lose your life.  This is the most terrifying thing.  Lin Zhaodao: "You have also seen today that giving birth to a child is indeed hard and dangerous, so whether you give birth or not is all voluntary." "Husband, I'm sorry, I said the wrong thing." Zhe Wenxin and Mu Sihong immediately apologized.  "No, I'm serious." Lin Zhao really cared about his wife's safety.  Zhe Wenxin and Mu Sihong were a little moved, but they shook their heads together and insisted on having children.  As a woman, it is a happy thing to give birth to a child for your beloved husband.  Furthermore, if she does not become a mother, for a woman, her life seems incomplete.  No matter how hard it is or how dangerous it is, they are willing and very happy.  &nbsp; "Okay!" Then you should be prepared. Your father will try his best to help you and let you become mothers as soon as possible.  Both Zhe Wenxin and Mu Sihong were a little shy, but they both looked forward to having a child.  It was at this time that a burst of crying suddenly came from the room!  The child is born!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 455, Qiuning

    "Wow!" The loud cry of the baby echoed in the Hou Mansion. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then they were all excited.  "It's out, it's out!" The joy of becoming a father for the first time was beyond words, and Lin Zhao almost jumped up with joy.  Soon, Po Wen came out, bowed and said, "Master Marquis, my wife has given birth to a girl!" Daughter!  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Okay, is Ruoying okay?" Po Wen was very surprised. How could she be a girl and Lord Hou still be so happy?  In this era, boys are favored over girls, especially in wealthy families.  So when she came to report the news just now, she didn't even dare to use the word "congratulations" for fear of offending Mr. Hou.  But I didn't expect this result.  Even though it is a daughter, Mr. Hou is extremely happy.  The most rare thing is to care about your wife first, which is very rare.  He was so surprised that he hesitated for a moment before saying: "Mother and daughter are safe, but my wife is a little tired after the birth." "Can I go in?" Lin Zhao was so excited that he wanted to rush in to see his wife and daughter immediately.  "Please wait a moment, Mr. Marquis, we will pack it up soon!" After a while, Po Wen packed it up and welcomed Lin Zhao and others in.  There was still a slight smell of blood in the air, and the little guy's cry was very loud.  When I walked to the bed, I saw Meng Ruoying lying on the bed as if she was almost exhausted, with sweat on her forehead.  "Ruoying, are you okay?" Lin Zhao immediately stepped forward to offer condolences.  "Husband, it's okay" Meng Ruoying was weak, obviously exhausted to the extreme.  "Thank you!" Meng Ruoying shook her head gently, her face filled with maternal glory and happiness, and asked softly: "Where is the child?" "Come here!" Chai Minyan walked over with the child in her arms.  Lin Zhao took it first and held it gently in his arms.  Newborn children are really too petite and weak.  The body is extremely fragile.  Lin Zhao gently held the child in his arms, for fear of accidentally hurting her.  ¡° Then I took a closer look at my daughter¡¯s little face. Although the skin of a newborn child is not very smooth and delicate, the outline and eyebrows can be clearly seen.  A complete beauty.  "If my daughter looks like you, she will definitely be a great beauty in the future!" Lin Zhao said to Meng Ruoying with a smile, very happy.  Until this moment, Meng Ruoying felt relieved.  She was worried that her husband would not like her after giving birth to a daughter, but now it seemed that her worries were unnecessary.  In fact, Meng Ruoying giving birth to a daughter is the best outcome.  This is the situation in the Weiyuan Hou Mansion.  Chai Minyan is the legitimate wife, while Meng Ruoying, an ordinary wife, has a child.  If a boy is born, but he is not the eldest son, there will inevitably be some trouble.  It would have been fine if he was the eldest son of a concubine, but it turned out that Meng Ruoying was an equal wife, and the child she gave birth to had the right to inherit.  The status is also relatively high.  As a result, there will be trouble in the family succession in the future.  If it was just some property, it would be fine, but Lin Zhao was now of high status, and if he could really ascend to the Ninth Five-Year Plan in the future, his eldest son would be involved in the crown prince position, and the implications would be complicated.  So, the best result is that Chai Minyan can give birth to a boy.  Give birth to the eldest son.  But she couldn't force things like this, so Chai Minyan subconsciously touched her belly, hoping to get pregnant as soon as possible and give birth to a boy.  This is not to say that she is jealous of other wives giving birth to boys, but it involves issues of clan law and inheritance, so it has to be like this.  Meng Ruoying also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as her husband likes her, it doesn't matter if she is a girl. This will avoid embarrassment among the ladies and lead to disharmony in the family.  Lin Zhao carefully handed the child into Meng Ruoying's arms.  She smiled and said, "Come, look at the child!" Looking at her daughter's pink smiling face, Meng Ruoying was extremely happy.  The same is true for Lin Zhao. He became a father for the first time and took root.  This feeling cannot be experienced by others.  And having a child also means a responsibility.  From today on, he is a father.  In this era, all efforts are for family and children.  My daughter has a noble bloodline, and one day she will become a true princess.  "By the way, Min Yan, the child was born early, will there be any health problems" Lin Zhao was inevitably a little worried. Her daughter was born almost a month prematurely.  Chai Minyan shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter. I have already checked. The child is very healthy. There is no need to worry. It's just that you have to be more diligent in taking care of it in order to be safer!" "Okay, then I'll trouble you. Take good care of the child!  "Lin Zhao is not worried, as long as there are no inherent deficiencies.  Naturally, there is no problem with the manpower to take care of the family, and the medical insurance is sufficient, so there is no need to worry.  It¡¯s just that the child is still young,?Extreme caution is required.  "Husband, the child is born, please give it a name!" "Yes, I have to think about it!" Although she is a girl, the name is also very important.  "Mr. Marquis, madam, the rain has stopped and the sun has come out." Someone shouted outside. Perhaps it was because the autumn rain had been continuous for a long time, and the clearing of the weather itself was very exciting.  Lin Zhao walked outside the door and saw that the gloomy dark clouds had disappeared. Suddenly, the sky was clear and the white clouds were lingering. It was a perfect autumn day.  It's a coincidence that all this happened at the moment when my daughter was born. It was a coincidence and God's will.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao returned to the room and said with a smile: "Let's call the child Qiuning!" "Yes, as soon as the child was born, the continuous rain stopped and the weather cleared up. It was really a good sign!  " "Qiu Ning, Lin Qiuning, what a good name!" I'm afraid I'll have to change my name to Zhao Qiuning, Lin Zhao thought, and said with a smile: "It happens to be sunny, so I'll just give it another nickname, Qing'er!" "  Okay, Qing'er! My Qing'er has a name!" Meng Ruoying was very satisfied with the name.  Qiuning!  When Lin Zhao chose this name, he also had a hope in his heart that it would be best to have peace this autumn and that his trip to Hebei would go smoothly.  "Wow!" Perhaps to celebrate getting his name, the child Qing'er immediately screamed.  "I must be hungry!" After hearing this, the wet nurse immediately stepped forward and wanted to take the baby to breastfeed, but Meng Ruoying waved her hand gently, saying that it was best to feed the baby the first milk herself.  This is a mother's power and the happiest thing.  He was not shy as he said this and immediately lifted up his clothes.  Expose your **.  Perhaps because of the milk produced after giving birth, it became plumper, especially the red cherry on top, which made people salivate. Lin Zhao was immediately moved when he saw it.  But it's a pity.  The little daughter immediately took it in her mouth.  The little guy was really hungry. He immediately sucked hard and enjoyed the first delicious meal in his life with satisfaction.  Everyone looked at it and smiled knowingly.  The birth of Qing'er is a great joy for Weiyuan Hou Mansion, and the whole family is very happy.  It's so happy and joyful.  Since it is good news, it is natural to share it, and it is essential to report the good news.  ¡°First of all, I sent someone to rush back to Jiangning immediately to report the good news to Mrs. Meng, so that the birth of her great-granddaughter would make her happy.  Wait until the child is older.  Then consider letting Meng Ruoying take the child back to Jiangning for marriage.  Lin Zhao secretly gave instructions, and Li Cheng hurriedly sent people to the south of the city.  Mrs. Lin must be worried now. Her granddaughter is born and she must be informed as soon as possible.  After Mrs. Lin heard about it, she felt relieved.  Regardless of whether they are male or female, they are all her biological grandchildren, and she loves them all equally.  Anyway, his son has many wives and concubines.  More children will definitely be born in the future, and a son will be born sooner or later.  It¡¯s really a pity that she, a grandmother, can¡¯t see it with her own eyes. It¡¯s only a sincere gift to give her that bellyband.  When Lin Zhao took out the bellyband, all the girls were amazed at the acupuncture skills.  The soft silk and the pattern of auspicious clouds surrounding the rising sun are very exquisite.  Concubine Lin was originally a palace maid. Although she has not done it for many years, she is still good at knitting and embroidery.  As for the pattern, she naturally thought of the rising sun and auspicious clouds.  In fact, this was supposed to be made for my son, but it¡¯s a pity that times have changed and I couldn¡¯t use it.  All transitioned to the granddaughter.  His feelings for the two generations were also poured into it, and this is exactly how it is.  "Come on, let's put it on Qing'er sometime!" "This is" "It's a gift from an elder. It's also a good luck gift to the child." "Which elder is it?" "Ah it's a gift for the child.  , just accept it." Lin Zhao couldn't explain it.  I had to deal with it casually.  Meng Ruoying saw that the pattern was very similar to the pattern on the Xiangyun Rising Sun Jade Pendant, so she thought it was her husband¡¯s intention, so she didn¡¯t care and happily accepted it.  After all, the pattern on it is very similar to the love object between her husband and herself. The daughter is the crystallization of their love, so it is naturally the best.  Chai Minyan, on the other hand, had a slightly doubtful look in his eyes.  I'm afraid it's not that simple?  This elder is afraid that it is something serious.  Thinking back to what happened in the palace that day, she always felt that there were many mysteries about her husband.  However, if you marry a chicken, follow the chicken, marry a dog, follow the dog, the husband has his own reasons.  As for the Qingshou Palace, it is not so easy to pass the news.  It wasn't until the third day that it was passed through the Cao family's channels.  "Mother, Ruoying has given birth to a girl." Zhao Fukang was very happy to be an aunt, and now sheThey are aunts in name only. After all, Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao are just aunts in name only and have no feelings.  Mrs. Cao was also overjoyed and said, "It's good to have a baby!" Whether it's a boy or a girl, they are all direct grandchildren of Emperor Renzong, and she, as a grandmother, is naturally happy.  She had spent her whole life hoping to have children, so she felt somewhat regretful and had a special fondness for children.  "It doesn't matter if it's a boy, it's still a little troublesome!" Zhao Fukang had his own opinion on this point.  Ms. Cao fully agreed: "Meng's family background is too low after all, and her child's bloodline is not considered noble It would be best for Minyan to give birth to the eldest son. The Chai family was also a royal family back then, so this child will be full of emperor's blood.  Only by being of noble birth can one be crowned prince and inherit this world. Only Min Yan is qualified to be the mother of the world. " It's not that Cao is particularly fond of Chai Minyan because of his contact with her.  It's because it does involve issues of patriarchal clan and inheritance, especially the royal family and the nobility.  Before a prince inherits the throne, a son is valued more than his mother. The height of his mother's birth directly determines the status of the prince.  Otherwise, this is the reason why ancient times emphasized the eldest son inheritance system so much.  There is an order of hierarchy, the legitimate wife has a high status, and the legitimate son is naturally higher than the concubine.  Since the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, the eldest son inheritance system has been established. In the royal family, the eldest son often inherits the throne. In the noble family, the eldest son also inherits the title. It makes sense that it has been continued.  In ancient times, whenever the elders were abolished and the younger were established, it was often a recipe for subjugation and chaos.  Hu Hai killed Fusu and ascended the throne, and Qin II died.  Yuan Shao loved his third son Yuan Shang, which was one of the reasons for his failure. This was especially true for his contemporary Liu Biao.  Li Shiming, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, initiated the rule of Zhenguan, but he could not get rid of the stain of the Xuanwu Gate Incident throughout his life.  No matter how he tried to whitewash it, it could not change the fact that Li Jiancheng was the eldest son and should have been the legal heir.  In the later Ming Dynasty, the succession to the throne was further clarified, and there was an explicit rule that there should be direct descendants, and there should be no direct descendants.  In fact, the same was true in the Song Dynasty. However, the emperors of the Song Dynasty were not very productive, and the survival rate of the princes was not high.  Zhenzong had only one son, Renzong, and after Renzong, Zhao Zongshi inherited the throne as the eldest son.  In the Southern Song Dynasty, this situation became more common.  Even so, the prince's identity and lineage are still valued by people.  Logically speaking, Lin Zhao was born as a concubine, while Concubine Lin was originally a palace maid with a humble background.  However, since Emperor Renzong only had a son like him, that was naturally a different matter.  If possible, when he establishes a prince in the future, he will naturally consider his eldest son first.  In Cao¡¯s view, the Meng family was just a businessman and was the lowest in this era.  If Meng hadn't saved Lin Zhao's life and the two were childhood sweethearts, they would never have given Meng Ruoying the status of his wife.  As for Zhe Wenxin, although the status of the Zhe family in Fuzhou is not low, there is some difference since the Zhe family has Hu ancestry.  Therefore, the status of the two sons of equal wives is relatively low. Only Chai Minyan, who was born in a noble family, can be the mother of the world, and her son can inherit the throne.  In addition, Ms. Cao was already familiar with her and was most satisfied with this daughter-in-law, so it was normal to have some selfish motives.  Thinking of this, Cao hoped that Lin Zhao could become emperor even more.  As a result, the remaining worries in his heart disappeared, and he had to fully support Lin Zhao.  "My dear, having said that, I'm afraid this child is lucky." Zhao Fukang said with a smile: "When the child was born, the rain just stopped and the sky started to clear up, which is really rare. So Dongyang named the child Qiuning.  My nickname is Qing'er." "Qiu Ning, Qing'er" Mrs. Cao nodded and said, "That's true, it's great!" "Okay, I will find a way to bring the child into the palace someday.  Let her come to see her grandmother. The queen must prepare gifts first! " "That's natural!" Now that she is a real grandmother, Cao feels very happy.  The only regret is: "Dongyang is leaving Bianjing again, right?" "Yes, he is going to Hebei to control the river!" Zhao Fukang said: "I heard that he has formulated a good method to control the river, which can truly solve the Yellow River floods.  " "This is very good, and it can be regarded as fulfilling his father's unfinished wish" Cao murmured, seeming a little sad. After a moment of sadness, he whispered: "Tell them that Haosheng takes good care of the children" Renzong has so many people.  Not many of her children grew up smoothly, so she was inevitably a little worried.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 456: Crossing the River from the Unexpected

    The weather has cleared up and the continuous rain has ended.  Meng Ruoying also gave birth successfully and the baby was born safely. Lin Zhao had no reason to stay anymore.  Although Lin Zhao really wanted to stay and accompany his lovely daughter, the Yellow River breach in Daming Prefecture has not yet been blocked, and the entire Hebei Road is still a vast ocean. It is urgent to control the Yellow River floods.  As the minister of the Ministry of Industry and the minister of river management, Lin Zhao must set off immediately to take up his post.  So I had to say goodbye to my relatives at home temporarily and go to Hebei.  Although the purpose of going to Hebei is to control the river, which is not as dangerous as fighting in the northwest, except for Meng Ruoying, all the ladies are also willing to follow him.  Unexpectedly, when we were about to set off, an unexpected surprise appeared.  It's not in vain that Mr. Lin Hou has worked so hard recently, Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin were both happy one after another. ????????????????????????????????????? Two ladies are very happy, and the happy events are really overwhelming.  Both the Empress Dowager in the palace and Mrs. Lin in the small courtyard in the south of the city were very happy after hearing this.  Lin Zhao was naturally overjoyed to be a father, not to mention how beautiful he was.  Only Mu Sihong felt a little sad, and there was still no movement in her stomach.  But it was precisely because of this that she got an opportunity.  The other ladies either take care of their children or are pregnant, so naturally they cannot travel long distances.  Mu Sihong could only follow Mr. Hou to the north and take care of her daily life.  It¡¯s not a march or war. Officials can be accompanied by their family members when they go out. What¡¯s more, it¡¯s a concubine, so it¡¯s perfectly fine to accompany them.  With such an opportunity, Mu Sihong is naturally happy to see it come to fruition.  After all, there is a long period of time where she can be alone with her husband, with the rain and dew all to herself. Taking advantage of this opportunity, she might be able to conceive a child.  Seeing Xiao Qiuning being born.  The other sisters were all pregnant. Mu Sihong, who was the first to enter the house, was a little anxious. She really couldn't sit still.  "Min Yan, Wen Xin, take good care of your health. Ruoying's side is not yet one month old. I need to trouble you." Before leaving, Lin Zhao was really worried.  The darling wives in the family are all very valuable. It stands to reason that he should be by their side at this time, but there are big things to do, so he can't delay at all.  "Don't worry, husband!" Chai Minyan's ability is very good, even when Lin Zhao is away.  He can fully play the role of the head of the family and handle everything properly.  "Yuelun, your sisters-in-law are not in good health, and things at home will trouble you a lot!" Now, Gu Yuelun has become the number one manager of the Lin family, and she needs to take care of all business matters.  Gu Yuelun's talent is also very good.  After Meng Ruoying's guidance and a year of experience, she is now very proficient.  She managed the Lin family's business in an orderly manner, but in this situation, she would have to be troubled even more.  With Mu Sihong gone, the affairs in the Hou Mansion will naturally be left to Gu Qi.  It's just that they are elders after all, and there are differences between men and women.  Lin Zhao also thought that his uncle would have some identity obstacles, so some things still required Gu Yuelun.  "Don't worry, cousin, I'll be with you in everything!" Gu Yuelun agreed readily. She had completely regarded herself as a member of the Hou family.  And it's not just the external identity of cousin, there have been some subtle changes in her own positioning.  "Well, you are all well at home!" "Well, husband, don't worry, everything is fine at home!" When the husband goes on a long trip, the ladies will inevitably worry. This is a natural thing.  Simply.  This time we are in Damingfu, which is not very far from Bianjing. As long as we have time on the way, we can come back quickly.  Now that there are several babies in the family, it is certain that Lin Zhao is worried about them.  After saying goodbye to his family, Lin Zhao hit the road.  The distance from Bianjing to Damingfu is not very far.  However, because the rain had just ended and the floods were flooding, the roads were muddy and difficult to navigate, so the trip was somewhat delayed.  After weighing the situation, Lin Zhao decided to take a boat east from Wuzhanghe and land near Qizhou to go north. This way he could bypass the breach in Daming Mansion and the road was relatively easier to travel.  More importantly, you can first go to the lower reaches of the east flow of the Yellow River to actually inspect the conditions of the east flow.  Only in this way can he be more conducive to river management. As a minister of river management, it seems a bit unreasonable if he does not understand the condition of the river.  Although people from Ming Yue Sect are already helping him investigate and collect information, there are many things that are better seen than believed.  Even if he was just pretending to show it to Emperor Zhao Xu and all the civil and military ministers of the dynasty, he still had to go there in person.  What¡¯s more, Lin Zhao really wasn¡¯t just pretending, he had another purpose for his trip.  His guard of honor went directly to Daming Mansion via land as usual, while he took Mu Sihong south along the Wuzhang River, crossed the Beiqing River, and then went to Bozhou.  He was going to suddenly burst out with a feint.  When we go to Hebei, the most important task is to control the river. This is a matter of life and death for the Song Dynasty. Lin Zhao naturally does not dare to slack off.  Divide?There are very few people along the river who need to deal with engineering matters.  According to the information obtained by the Mingyue Sect, the current river management does not seem to be entirely a natural disaster, but also has elements of corruption.  So north of this time is to deal with these **.  What's more important is to prevent them from causing trouble. With these people around, it may not be easy for your river control project to proceed smoothly.  It was also to nip problems in the bud, for the sake of the future, and there was an intention behind it to deal with Xianggong Han.  According to the information from Mingyue Sect, Bozhou is a breakthrough point, and the problem here is also the most serious.  So Lin Zhao naturally came to Bozhou first, and secretly conducting inspections was a very useful tactic.  Using the guard of honor to delay the trip intentionally or unintentionally, everyone's goal is to focus on Daming Mansion, so that he can take action in Bozhou.  Although he suffered a loss during his secret investigation last time in Qingzhou, Lin Zhao did not back down.  This time is completely different. Last time he was alone, but this time he was protected by Mingyue Sect's overt and covert guards.  Gyeongju is a frontier place, where people like Li Bogyu can dominate the sky with one hand.  But Hebei Road is in the hinterland of Neili, not far from Bianjing. Even Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy, did not dare to do anything, so there is no need to worry about safety.  On the big boat on the Wuzhang River, Lin Zhao stood on the side of the boat and looked at the scenery on both sides of the river.  After the heavy rain, the autumn air is crisp and the scenery is beautiful.  The river water is also very abundant and the boating is very smooth, so the journey is very smooth and quite pleasant.  Li Cheng stretched out and saw Li Cheng coming over, knowing that something must be reported.  "How's it going? Have everything been arranged?" Li Cheng bowed and said: "According to the young master's instructions, Li Gongyi started making iron-clawed dragons and dredge loquats when he arrived at Daming Mansion. This is what the official decree ordered. Han Qi didn't  I dare not neglect, and I am very supportive. Hundreds of finished products have been produced and can be put into use at any time. "Iron Claw Dragon and Junchuan Qi have no special technical patents and no special technology. They will be used on a large scale by then.  It can't be hidden at all, so there's no need to cover it up.  It would be best to manufacture it and put it into use as soon as possible, but it would be troublesome to make it elsewhere and transport it there, so it would be best to choose Damingfu as the production base.  Some things are inevitable and will naturally cause trouble to Han Qi. However, this is a national matter. The emperor personally issued the imperial edict, and Han Qi must support it.  Lin Zhao also used this method to let the ministers of the DPRK know that he was serious about managing the Yellow River and had already started working.  At the same time, it was also a kind of confusion for Han Qi. He told me that the thing to focus on was the project, so that Mr. Han would be less wary.  But this is probably wishful thinking. Mr. Han is very scheming and it will not be easy for him to deceive him.  That's why Lin Zhao came up with this stratagem to hide the truth and ask the minister of honor to go straight to Daming Mansion. Due to the road conditions on the way, it could be delayed to buy himself time.  The Wuzhang River and the canal downstream are smooth all the way. Under such circumstances, it is completely possible.  "Where's the cement?" This is the top priority. Cement is such an important building material and it has epoch-making significance.  What's more important is its effectiveness, not only in the engineering field, but also in the military in the future.  The most important thing is that its economic benefits are not small, so Lin Zhao will naturally not let it go easily.  Li Cheng said in a deep voice: "Yaofu is personally responsible for this matter. He has already built cement kilns in Daming Prefecture and several towns downstream. They are all directly guarded by the imperial guards from the capital, so there is no need to worry about the secrets being leaked." "Then then.  Okay!" As early as when the cement plant was being built, Lin Zhao told Zhao Xu that cement would also have applications in the military field in the future.  The land of Hebei is not far from the Liao Kingdom, and there may also be detailed contacts. For the sake of confidentiality, the cement kiln factory must be extra careful.  Zhao Xu was convinced of this, and the cement factory adopted a government-business joint venture.  Meng's Trading Company was built and managed together with the imperial court. Zhao Xu also knew that a project would definitely cost money.  Lin Zhao only has the cement formula and technology, so it is appropriate for Meng's Trading Company to make some money, which can be regarded as compensation for Lin Zhao.  Some ministers in the court objected, but Zhao Xu didn't take it seriously at all, so he left it alone.  From this point of view, Zhao Xu is quite a righteous man.  However, the money spent on firing cement is really nothing compared to managing the entire Yellow River.  At the same time, Lin Zhao also knew something very clear.  If I manage the Yellow River well, everything will be easy.  That's not possible. This matter will definitely become a reason for the officials to criticize themselves. When the time comes, the saliva stars may drown people.  "Don't worry, Young Master, Yu Yaofu handled the matter properly. This is a matter explained by the officials, so the officials on Hebei Road are basically very cooperative, so don't worry." Lin Zhao smiled softly, not to mention that he saved Yu Xuan smoothly back then.  Unexpectedly, I also picked up a talent.  Over the past few years, many things have become independent.  The most important thing is that he is his confidant. When it comes to personal matters, it is naturally best to leave them to him.Nothing better.  "Well, what about Bozhou?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read  . )

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 457: Going North and Going South

    "Qingshui Ze, there may be a problem there." Lin Zhao suddenly frowned and asked: "Qingshui Ze, where is that place?" "A large lake near Bozhou, but it is connected with the east flow of the Yellow River. It was originally  It can be used as a flood diversion area, but it seems that it has not been used. "Li Cheng explained: "Actually, that area is very chaotic now and does not necessarily fall under the jurisdiction of Bozhou. However, due to the flooding of the Yellow River, it is constantly changing its course, so the administrative division of Hebei Road is relatively small.  Chaos is temporarily under control in Bozhou. "This is understandable. Hebei Road is almost becoming a no-man's land. There are few residents in some places. Cities, houses, and land are often destroyed by floods. Some states and counties have long existed in name only.  .  Local officials were either killed in the line of duty or dismissed from office, and some were unwilling to go even if they were appointed.  To be honest, going to Hebei Road is thankless right now, and not many people are willing to go.  Either they were forced, or they had other purposes, so that there was a shortage of officials on Hebei Road, and some temporarily unowned land could only be temporarily placed under the management of nearby state and county yamen.  Lin Zhao asked: "What's the situation in Qingshui Ze?" Obviously the problem lies here.  "I heard that some people surrounded the lake to create farmland, and there were thousands of hectares of fertile land" "Reaching the lake to create farmland?" Lin Zhao hesitated. This was very common in later generations.  For example, in the Dongting Lake in the Yangtze River Basin, the situation of reclaiming land from the lake is very serious, and the lake surface has shrunk a lot as a result.  It is precisely because of this that the storage capacity of Dongting Lake has declined and flooding has occurred in the Yangtze River, which has a lot to do with this.  Generally speaking, land reclamation from lakes mainly occurs in the south. Did you expect that it would also happen in the north?  Especially in the Yellow River Basin, the ecology is too fragile. The lakes along the Yellow River are very important and bear the important task of flood diversion and storage.  Under such circumstances, someone actually built land around the lake?  However, I have to admit that the silt left behind after the Yellow River overflowed, the land in the lake area is very fertile, and the water source is good, it must be first-class fertile land.  It¡¯s not surprising that some people are tempted, but as a result, the lake loses its ability to divert floods and regulate storage.  The Yellow River burst may not be without this reason.  Therefore, it is true to say that floods in the Yellow River are natural disasters and [***].  But the result was more terrifying than Lin Zhao imagined. Li Cheng continued: "I heard that in order to preserve Qingshui Lake, someone once built a cofferdam in the river, which caused the Yellow River to flow sluggishly and even backwater" Backwater?  As soon as Lin Zhao heard this word, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.  After the cofferdams are built, the water level of the Yellow River will inevitably rise, the water flow will not be smooth, and the floods cannot be removed in time. The pressure on the Yellow River dams will naturally increase for a long time.  Especially the backflow of water causes the water level in the upstream to be higher and the pressure to be greater.  In this case, where the terrain is the lowest and the embankments are the weakest, breaches are likely to occur.  There is no doubt that Daming Mansion was shot.  The dividing point between the north flow and the east flow of the Yellow River is in the upper reaches of Damingfu. A very important reason why it flows north is that the terrain here is low.  The river embankment built only in the second year of Xining was not very strong. The pressure increased. After the river embankment had been soaked for a long time, and the water flowed downwards, the breach was bound to happen here.  Sure enough, although the Yellow River burst in Damingfu was caused by weather, it was also caused by human factors.  Qingshui Ze, who is so bold to encircle the lake and build farmland?  Who took the courage of the ambitious leopard in the cofferdam in the Yellow River?  Don¡¯t you know how high the sky is and how high it is?  These people are hateful.  Han Qi is equally hateful!  If this is indeed the case, then his character and role in this matter are disgraceful.  As the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road, it was impossible for him not to know about such a big matter.  Then there was no mention of it after the incident, and all the reasons for the Yellow River breach were attributed to natural disasters.  Want to fool the past?  snort!  "Li Cheng, let's keep an eye on that side. I guess someone will destroy the evidence. We must move quickly. If we can arrive early, it would be best to catch the thief and take advantage of him." "Yes!" Mingyue Sect  When operating at full capacity, Lin Zhao's schedule must also be accelerated.  But on this canal, there is no rush. Going straight down the river with the wind and water is already the fastest.  Taking advantage of this rare time, Lin Zhaoxian relaxed a little. It was not boring at all to have Mu Sihong by his side all the way.  Sailing on the river reminded Mu Sihong of the first time he met Lin Zhao on the Qinhuai River, and the feeling of boating on the West Lake. It felt like he was revisiting his old place, so unhappy.  During the day, she admired the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and at night, she fell in love with her. Now Mu Sihong was thinking about her children, so she tried her best to cooperate.  Under Chai Minyan's conditioning and the experience in the northwest, Lin Zhao's health is getting better and better. In addition, he is still young, so his demand is naturally very strong.  On weekdays, Lin Zhao always had reservations because of his love for fragrance and jade, and was not very happy. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUTThe degree of familiarity between the ladies is not that high, so it is not convenient yet.  Unexpectedly, when they were out and boating on the river, Mu Sihong was particularly helpful. She was obedient to Lin Zhao and served Lin Zhao comfortably.  It is best if your husband is satisfied. Even if it is harder, Mu Sihong has no complaints.  I just thought that my husband had worked so hard to sow the seeds, and even if he sown extensively and harvested little, he would still have a harvest.  After a few days, when they arrived near Juyeze and Liangshanbo, they abandoned their boats and stepped ashore.  At this time, there were no Thirty-Six Thieves of Jingdong and no heroes of Liangshan, so this land was still deserted.  Next, they will cross the Beiqing River, go north to Bozhou, and go to Qingshui Ze to have a look.  The first step of concealing the truth is going smoothly.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao is not the only one who wants to cross the river.  There are also people who want to cross the river.  One goes north and one goes south!  Since the Yellow River burst its mouth and changed its course to the north, it no longer belongs exclusively to the Song Dynasty.  To be precise, during the Northern Song Dynasty, the Yellow River was an "international river".  Originating from the territory of Tubo, the upper reaches flowed through Xixia, and then entered the territory of the Song Dynasty.  Since it was diverted to the north, the downstream section has become the boundary river between Song and Liao.  A Yellow River flows through four "countries", but the only one that caused disaster was the Song Dynasty.  However, the connection with the Yellow River water disease is not as simple as the Song Dynasty.  The Liao Kingdom was also affected.  Although it is only a small stretch of the river, the Yellow River touches the land of the Liao Kingdom after all, so it is logical for the Liao Kingdom to participate in matters related to the Yellow River, at least that is what the Liao people themselves think.  On the one hand, there is the almost insignificant disaster, and on the other hand, there are military considerations.  It is self-evident that the northward flow of the Yellow River had an impact on the ponds dug by the people of the Song Dynasty. The people of the Song Dynasty could see it and were extremely worried about it. Naturally, the people of the Liao Dynasty also saw it.  To be honest, they're happy to see it happen.  Although they may not be able to conquer the Song Dynasty now, it is always better for the Song Dynasty people to have weaker border defense forces. If they really want to go south, it will be much easier.  The excavation of the pond has indeed caused some trouble for the Khitan cavalry to a certain extent, so the gradual siltation is a good thing.  At the same time, floods in the Yellow River continued to occur, which was a huge internal worry for the Song Dynasty and posed a very serious threat to the Song Dynasty.  This can weaken the national power of the Song Dynasty, making them dare not and have no strength to become an enemy of the Liao Kingdom.  To be honest, although the Liao Kingdom was powerful, they were also worried that the Song Dynasty people would always be hostile to them, and they would always be thinking about their Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.  Especially after the Emperor Taishu's Rebellion and Xiao Hujian's Rebellion, the people of Liao may not be willing to fight.  Therefore, when it comes to the problem of flooding in the Yellow River, the people of the Liao State took pleasure in the misfortune.  "I heard that the people of the Song Dynasty wanted to control the river again!" "It's just that they are thinking about the sediment brought by the north flow of the Yellow River to pave the way for our country's cavalry." In Youzhou City, Nanjing, Liao Dynasty, Yelu Jun and Yelu Yixin reacted to this  They all paid some attention.  Yelujun is already sixteen years old (virtual age), he has grown up, and he just married the princess this year.  In the past two years, Yelujun has come to Youzhou often.  In fact, this is a plan of Yelu Hongji. Although he loves to play, it does not mean that he is confused.  After Xiao Hu saw the chaos, he did not dare to leave Shangjing easily and had to maintain control of the center.  However, it is also necessary to strengthen the deterrence of the local area, but it is not convenient for him to go there himself. In this case, Prince Yelujun becomes his best spokesperson.  Besides Shangjing, the most important city for the Liao Kingdom right now is Youzhou, Nanjing.  Also involving a behemoth enemy like the Song Dynasty, Yelu Jun came to Youzhou more frequently.  This time I went south, I happened to encounter a flood in the Yellow River, so I had some opinions.  "But I heard that the person who controlled the river this time was Lin Zhao. Is there anything special about it?" Yelujun was very familiar with and concerned about the name Lin Zhao.  Yelu Yixin didn't know much about Lin Zhao and said: "People in the Song Dynasty controlled the river not once or twice, but which one was successful? Ignore them!" "No, this Lin Zhao is different." Yelu Jun was not interested in this.  Agreeing, he worriedly said: "Once the Yellow River is well regulated, the Song Dynasty will greatly increase its strength. It is definitely not a good thing for Daliao. It seems that we should not completely stand by and watch this matter." "Then how does His Highness the Prince think he will intervene?  Yelu Yixin asked disapprovingly.  Yelu Jun was silent for a moment, then smiled and said: "Uncle Wang, I intend to travel to the Song Dynasty. What do you think?" "Your Highness, this is no joke!" Yelu Yixin suddenly became a little nervous. Are you kidding me?  How could the dignified prince of the Liao Kingdom and the only son of the Lord of Liao easily go to the enemy's country?  "Uncle Wang, you often say that our biggest enemies are the people of the Song Dynasty. But if we want to defeatIt's not easy for them.  Yelu Jun sighed again: "People in the Song Dynasty have a saying: Know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles!"  If I don't know something about the Song Dynasty, how will I deal with them in the future?  " Yelu Jun is a very ideal and ambitious prince. It is not surprising that he has these thoughts. But the speaker has no intention, and the listener has intention. After hearing this, Yelu Yixin's eyes immediately became deeper and more complicated (To be continued.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 458: Impulse and Ignorance

    The reason why Yelujun wanted to go south was because he wanted to travel.  Understand the Song Dynasty, know yourself and the enemy, and prepare yourself for ascending to the throne and taking charge of the Liao Kingdom in the future.  He was an ambitious prince who was not satisfied with the nomadic grasslands. The beautiful mountains and rivers south of Youzhou were very attractive, so he had long wanted to lead the Khitans southward.  The Yellow River was a barrier to the Song Dynasty and barely a weapon to the Liao Kingdom. Naturally, Yelu Jun did not want the Song Dynasty to manage it well soon.  Originally, the Song Dynasty's many attempts to regulate the Yellow River ended in failure, and the Liao Kingdom did not take it seriously and regarded it as a joke.  Every time there is a flood in the Yellow River, it is a good opportunity for the Liao Kingdom.  It is precisely for this reason that every time there is a flood in the Yellow River, the Song Dynasty must be prepared as if facing a formidable enemy.  But this time it seems different. The person responsible for regulating the Yellow River turned out to be Lin Zhao, the young man who was sent to the Liao Kingdom as an envoy.  Although it has been several years, Yelu Jun was deeply impressed by Lin Zhao and has been paying attention to Lin Zhao's movements.  Looking at Lin Zhao's development over the years, his strength and potential have become more and more evident.  As he grew older, Yelujun had a vague feeling that Lin Zhao would have a bright future and might become a strong enemy of the Liao Kingdom and himself.  He vaguely felt this way, so he wanted to see Lin Zhao again. This was one of the reasons why he wanted to go to the Song Dynasty.  Of course, there is also a teenage impulse in this.  Yelu Hongji, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty, asked his son to patrol various places on his behalf, but he was worried that his son was too young, not powerful enough, and would not handle things properly.  So no matter where he goes, Yelu Yixin will always be there to accompany him, firstly for protection.  The second is to assist and teach Yelu Jun.  In his opinion.  Yelu Yixin was a loyal minister.  If you are loyal to yourself, you will definitely become a good helper and teacher for Yelujun.  But he overlooked one point. Yelu Yixin was very loyal to him, but was he necessarily loyal to his son?  In the past or now, Yelu Yixin seemed to be the number two figure in the Liao Kingdom.  Under one person, over ten thousand people, the power is great.  But as Yelujun grew up.  And the super abilities and potential he showed have gradually surpassed him.  Because of his early birth, Yelu Yixin is a person with strong power. He may not have any rebellious intentions, but he definitely has the intention of becoming a powerful minister.  Therefore, no one is allowed to take away the power in his hands in any way. When someone threatens him, he will naturally want to remove the other person.  Even if he is the prince of the Liao Kingdom, he will not hesitate.  It¡¯s just that there has never been such an opportunity.  Even Yelu Yixin was extremely brave and did not dare to do anything to the prince casually.  As long as Yelu Hongji gets caught.  He will surely die without a burial place.  Unless he can become the Lord of Liao, it's a pity that he doesn't have the strength and qualifications. He still knows this.  Of course, you can use small tricks and sneak attacks from behind.  But it would be very dangerous if the news leaked out. Without certain certainty, he would never dare to act rashly.  But if you can borrow a knife to kill someone, that would be the best. However, after Xiao Hu saw it, there was no such bold person in Liao Kingdom.  Yelu Yixin was very distressed because he never had a chance.  Now, Yelujun himself gave him an unprecedented opportunity.  The dignified prince of the Liao Kingdom actually wanted to go to the Song Dynasty secretly. That was an enemy country!  Although there is the Chanyuan Alliance and the two countries are brothers, who is really friendly to whom?  The prince of the Liao Kingdom entered the country without authorization and was discovered by the Song Dynasty people. They thought the rare goods were inhabitable, so it seemed reasonable to detain or kill him.  Killing someone with a borrowed knife!  "You can get rid of Yelujun without any trouble at all, without any suspicion or responsibility. Why not do it?"  There is no way, who made Ye Lujun perform so well?  If his qualifications could be even worse so that he could be an assistant minister, that would be completely tolerable.  It¡¯s just that he performed too well, and Yelujun was really not polite to him.  According to this trend, the prince will not look good on himself after he ascends the throne.  Maybe he would even kill the donkey. After all, for Yelujun, he had some great achievements that shocked the master.  There is a fundamental contradiction in having power, and it is difficult to ease the relationship.  Furthermore, even if he wanted to ease the relationship, the queen always seemed wary and hostile towards him.  Xiao Guanyin, that woman is not only beautiful, but also a little too smart.  If they don't move, that's all. If they really want to move, neither mother nor son can be left behind.  But at the moment, Xiao Guanyin is in Shangjing and is out of reach.  It¡¯s just that Yelujun¡¯s opportunity cannot be missed. Without her son, what will happen to the queen Xiao Guanyin?  After all, she was already in her thirties, and her appearance was gradually declining. As long as she could find a suitable woman from the Xiao clan to replace Xiao Guanyin's position in Yelu Hongji's heart, everything could be easily solved.  Of course, although I have thoughts in my mind.  But I can¡¯t show it too clearly.Xian, fortunately the idea was proposed by Yelu Jun himself. As the King of Zhao of the Liao Kingdom, it was his duty to dissuade the prince from such irrational ideas.  He cannot encourage or even show such inclinations.  Otherwise, if he leaves any clues to arouse Yelu Hongji's suspicion, he will not let him go.  Yelu Yixin knew how to avoid arousing suspicion and how to promote Yelu Jun's decision.  Over time, he already knew the father and son very well.  Yelujun is very persistent and it is difficult to change something once decided.  In this way, you can suppress him or convince him outright, otherwise you will not be able to change his decision at all.  In the entire world, the only person who could suppress the Prince of Liao was his father Yelu Hongji.  As for persuasion, Yelu Yixin couldn't estimate his ability because he had no intention of persuading or dissuading him.  Under such circumstances, the more Yelu Yixin persuaded, the more Yelu Jun insisted on his opinion.  For a somewhat conceited and paranoid person, a special provocation method may be more effective.  "Uncle Wang, I'm going secretly, who will know? Nothing will happen." Yelu Jun insisted.  Yelu Yixin said: "Prince, please be careful. You are a rich man with a noble status. How can you easily take risks? Your Majesty only has your son. If something happens to you, who will inherit the country of Liao?" "It doesn't matter.  The father is in his prime, so he must have brothers. Besides, the princess is pregnant, and the grandson will be born soon" Yelu Yixin was amused, how do you know that your father can have another son?  ?  How can you tell if your wife is carrying a boy?  But with a sad expression on his face, he said: "Your Highness, you can't go to the Song Dynasty You are embarrassing an old minister by doing this!" "Uncle Wang, I just went away for a few days and then came back. What's so scary? You don't say anything.  , I won¡¯t tell you, who knows? You can help me deal with the matter in Nanjing first.¡± ¡°Your Majesty, you will find out sooner or later. How can you explain this to Your Majesty?  Ah" "Oh, Uncle Wang, just pretend you don't know, and my father won't do anything to you. When the time comes, I will help you explain it.  I won't hurt you." Not to mention, although Ye Lujun is young and mature, he is still too impulsive in some things and is not so thoughtful.  "But I already know, how can I still deceive Your Majesty?" Yelu Yixin looked loyal and tried to persuade him.  Yelu Jun smiled and said: "Then it's OK if you know that Uncle Wang doesn't know?" "This" Yelu Yixin naturally understood what this sentence meant, and he also hoped so.  It's just that there are some things that he can't explain, so he can only pretend to be confused as if he understands.  "Okay, Uncle Wang, I'm just talking, don't be anxious first." How could Yelujun give up so easily, but he already had a plan in mind.  After all, he is too young, sometimes too willful and impulsive, and rarely pays attention to the people around him. Or maybe it is because he is too confident and doesn't take things seriously at all, and has a weak sense of crisis.  Inadvertently, I dug a hole for myself and gave others an opportunity.  Yelu Yixin opened his eyes and remained silent, but he sneered in his heart.  You can do whatever you want, anyway, you know, you gave it to me. It¡¯s not that I want to harm anyone, it¡¯s you who wants to die!  Yelu Jun didn't notice it. After returning, he revealed the news to his sister Yelu Tri, hoping that her sister could help him, hide it from the truth, and sneak into the Song Dynasty.  Now Yelutli is already an eleven or twelve-year-old girl. Among the several sisters, she and her mother Xiao Guanyin are the only ones with good looks and are pretty girls.  Although she is not very old, she is graceful and graceful.  Among the sisters, Yelutri is undoubtedly the most favored, and he also likes to hang out with the prince brother the most.  When Yelujun goes out, she often begs to go out with him, especially Nanjing, because it is close to the Song Dynasty and the elder brother whom he often misses.  The eleven or twelve-year-old girl has already begun to have a romantic interest. As a princess, she has a noble status and is very beautiful. There are many grassland boys who admire her.  Women in ancient times married early. The Khitans were nomadic and their customs were more open. It is not surprising that they started talking about marriage in their teens.  But Yelutri didn't take them seriously at all. In her ignorant heart, there was always a tall figure, that is, Lin Zhao, the eldest brother who saved him in Liaodong that year.  Even though several years have passed, she has never forgotten that feeling, and she has a special attachment in her heart.  So she was very interested in Lin Zhao's news and was very happy to know a little bit about it.  It is for this reason that I particularly like to come to Nanjing, where I can receive news from the Song Dynasty.  The eldest brother seems to be very active, and there is always a bit of news about him. Yelu Tri said?Very much looking forward to and satisfied.  This time, brother Yelu Jun actually wanted to go to the Song Dynasty secretly.  And the eldest brother Lin Zhao also happens to be in Hebei, maybe they can meet again!  Thinking of this, Yelutri became very excited and wanted to go with him.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 459: Empress Xiao protects her son

    Yelujun loved this sister very much, sometimes even to the point of doting on her. Yelujun kept begging her, but it was hard for him to refuse her.  At the same time, his sister can also help him, cover up for him, and hide the truth from others.  Afterwards, the sister can also share the responsibility with him.  The emperor's father and mother love their little sister very much, and they will definitely be given a lighter sentence when the time comes.  As for Yelu Yixin, as long as he leaves smoothly, it doesn't matter what he does.  Is it possible that I secretly traveled to the Song Dynasty, and the Liao Kingdom still wanted to publicize it?  Even if his father knew about it, nothing would happen to him and he would try to help him cover it up.  As long as you come back safely, all problems can be solved.  Right now I just hope that Yelu Yixin doesn't do anything bad.  Two days later, it was a beautiful day with clear autumn air.  Prince Yelu Jun took Princess Yelu Tri out hunting together. The Khitans were a nation on horseback, so hunting was a common thing.  Only this time, the prince and princess were just hunting, not a hunt involving many people.  There is no need to go to the Jing grassland in Youzhou. It is inconvenient to hunt around, but it is understandable.  The only difference from the past is that neither the prince nor the princess came back after dark, which made King Zhao Yelu Yixin a little anxious.  Unexpectedly, several of the prince's cronies returned with a letter written by the prince, implying that he had taken his sister Princess Terry to travel to the Song Dynasty.  Yelu Yixin was deliberately stunned for a long time after receiving the letter, but he showed a cold smile in his heart, feeling a little proud.  In fact, when the Yelujun brothers and sisters set off, he knew what was going on and guessed that something like this would happen.  But he deliberately didn't take precautions and let them leave.  As expected, the brother and sister really left without saying goodbye, which was for the best.  At least I no longer have any responsibility, and Yelu Hongji can easily explain it to me.  Everything is developing in the established direction.  Subsequently, King Yelu Yixin of Zhao immediately sent a secret memorial to Yelu Hongji, the Lord of Liao in Beijing.  He directly reported Yelu Jun's actions and presented Yelu Jun's personal letter.  At the same time, there was also a letter of apology. The implication was that he did not think highly of the prince, but the prince left willfully without saying goodbye.  In danger.  Yelu Hongji felt very complicated after seeing it. First of all, he was very angry.  The son actually did such a willful thing, regardless of his own safety, and even ignored the country of Liao Dynasty.  It¡¯s okay to go alone, but bringing my sister with me is simply child¡¯s play.  Too much nonsense.  I was originally very satisfied with my son, but now my heart is somewhat clouded.  In fact, this is also a strategy of Yelu Yixin. When telling the facts, he deliberately highlights Yelu Jun's mistakes, thereby gradually reducing his status in the eyes of the Liao Lord.  Even a biological son will start to alienate him if the bad impression accumulates too much.  Some things are just subtle.  Made inadvertently.  In addition to being angry, Yelu Hongji was also very worried.  No matter what happens, the son and daughter may have now entered the land of the Song Dynasty.  There is a confrontation between Song and Liao, and they are undoubtedly in danger.  He only has one son, Yelu Jun, and he is also the only heir to the throne.  And he performs very well on weekdays. He really has the appearance of a wise king and is a good young man.  If something went wrong, it would be a huge loss, and Yelutri was also his beloved daughter.  No matter what, the two children are his biological flesh and blood. As a father, he is naturally worried about the safety of his children.  It would be strange if he wasn't worried, it's just human nature.  As for Yelu Yixin¡¯s apology, he didn¡¯t pay much attention.  Yi Xin is very smart and expresses his words skillfully.  The prince had this idea before, and he tried to persuade him again and again, but the prince refused to listen and still insisted on going his own way and left without saying goodbye.  By the time he discovered it, it was already too late.  We don't even dare to pursue them in a big way.  After a few words, all the responsibilities were put on Yelujun, and he was completely offended.  I particularly emphasized that I had dissuaded him and fulfilled my responsibilities and obligations, but the prince was stubborn and did not listen to the advice, so there was nothing I could do about it.  It's completely understandable that you don't dare to pursue him. If things get serious, the impact will be very bad.  By then, there will definitely be many courtiers in the country saying that the prince is reckless and not stable enough, which will have a negative impact on his son's stable status as prince and his future takeover of power.  Moreover, if the news was leaked and people in the Song Dynasty found out, would it be detrimental to the son?  After all, what he was most worried about was his son's safety.  Therefore, this matter cannot be kept secret at the moment, and it must be kept strictly confidential to prevent the information from leaking.  Yelu Yixin did this absolutely right, and he would be required to cooperate in the following matters.     well!  This child is still young after all, which makes people very worried!  Yelu Hongji sighed, but shook his head helplessly. It was his nature to be playful, and his son was just like him, so how could he blame him?  In order to conceal the fact that Yelu Jun went to the Song Dynasty privately, Yelu Hongji could only announce it to the outside world.?, the crown prince fell ill in Nanjing, and Princess Terry took care of him personally.  As for anyone who wanted to visit, they all declined on the grounds that the prince was ill and needed to rest.  As long as the king of a country is there, it doesn't matter if a prince doesn't show up often.  "It's okay to deceive outsiders, but of course you can't hide anything from the child's mother, Xiao Guanyin.  Xiao Guanyin was also worried after learning that a pair of children boldly went to the Song Dynasty.  The safety of the two children is indeed worrying. Mother and child are close to each other, and she can say that she has trouble sleeping and eating.  Yelu Hongji said: "It's true that these two children have been stopped by Yi Xin before. Unexpectedly, they insisted on going their own way and escaped secretly while hunting." Does Yi Xin know?  Xiao Guanyin instantly realized this problem.  Since he knew, why didn't he report it earlier?  Of course, maybe it was because it was too late.  But since he knew, why didn't he take some defensive measures?  Yelu Jun is relatively stubborn and rarely changes his decisions. How could Yelu Yixin not know that?  If he really wanted to be on guard and try to stop him, would Yelu be able to leave smoothly even if he wanted to?  Is it possible that he, Yelu Yixin, doesn't even have this ability?  Xiao Guanyin didn't believe it, so he immediately doubted Yelu Yixin's motives.  She is not like Yelu Hongji who trusts Yelu Yixin without reservation, but looks at it more objectively.  In addition, when Lin Zhao left the Liao Kingdom, he gave him the last words of advice.  Xiao Guanyin may not have paid attention to it before, but when her son grew up and Yelu Yixin played an increasingly important role in the Liao Kingdom, she noticed it.  Although she did not clearly realize how powerful Yelu Yixin was, she even had the intention to deal with her son.  But she could clearly realize one problem, that is, as a minister, Yelu Yixin had already achieved some great achievements.  You can still control him when your husband is around, but what if your husband is gone?  Although my son is excellent, he is still too young.  As a mother and a queen, she had to think longer term.  The husband was completely unaware of this, and was still as playful as before. Many important matters were delegated to Yelu Yixin, so that he now had all the power in the government.  Xiao Guanyin was very disappointed and worried.  He deeply felt that this move was like feeding a tiger into trouble.  As time goes by, there is no guarantee that Yelu Yixin will not have other ideas or do anything inappropriate.  Especially Lin Zhao's special reminder back then, did he know anything?  Or Although she doesn't know the specific reason, Xiao Guanyin herself can't explain why. She has an inexplicable trust in Lin Zhao.  Maybe it¡¯s because of the life-saving grace he gave him that gave him a sense of security!  Thinking of Lin Zhao, Xiao Guanyin can't help but think of that night on the bank of the Liao River, and that confused and charming scene!  Xiao Guanyin shook his head subconsciously to wake himself up.  He has always wanted to completely forget what happened back then, but he has never been able to do so. He will always think of it involuntarily at some point.  Maybe the impression is too deep, maybe there is a trace of true feelings in my heart!  Xiao Guanyin didn't dare to think about it anymore. His thoughts were too far away and he had to calm down. The most important thing right now was his son's safety. He didn't quite believe Yelu Yixin, but her husband "Your Majesty, Jun'er and Terry  Is there any problem with the close-quarters security? " "The ones they took away are all elite personal guards, who are very capable and smart. Jun'er is smart and Terry is smart, so they must be able to adapt to changes in situations," Yelu Hongji said!  : "To be honest, there is nothing wrong with going out for a trip. Let him know what things are like in the world, and at the same time have a correct perception of the Song Dynasty, which will be good for Jun'er in the future." "But safety  "Xiao Guanyin is inevitably worried.  Yelu Hongji shook his head and said: "Don't worry, I have already transferred the Pishi Army to the vicinity of Nanjing in the name of training. When the time comes, if it really doesn't work, Jun'er can reveal his identity, and the people of the Southern Dynasty will not dare to do anything. What if they dare?  If I touch my son's hair, I will march south and march to Bianjing. "Isn't it appropriate to disclose his identity now?" "Well, now is not a good time!" Yelu Hongji said: "There was no official letter.  He is already gone, and it would be very troublesome. It would be best if he comes back safely. If it is not absolutely necessary, it is best not to reveal his identity. Don't worry, Jun'er will disguise his identity. More  Besides, people in the Song Dynasty don't know that Jun'er went south, so there is no need to worry." Xiao Guanyin pondered for a moment and said boldly: "But what if the news leaked from Daliao?" "No!" Yelu Hongji said disapprovingly.  Only you and I and Yi Xin know about it, and nothing will leak out. " "This" Seeing her husband behave like this, Xiao Guanyin was a little disappointed.  The husband also trusted Yelu Yixin too much.  But she was still a little worried. The lives of her children were so important, how could she be careless?  Husband?I just can¡¯t say anything anymore, so what should I do? (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 460: Entrustment

    Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri crossed the border between Song and Liao that day.  Although the border between Song and Liao was tightly guarded, ordinary people-to-people exchanges still existed.  In particular, some national borders are in the mountains and forests, or are natural rivers. There will inevitably be gaps in the defense, and it is impossible to be watertight. Therefore, if you are careful, you can travel between the north and the south. There are also many smuggling traders. Only if the army wants to go south.  No way, it was too noisy after all.  As long as the movement is small, it is not difficult to cross the border secretly.  The brother and sister and all their entourage changed into Han Chinese clothes and hair accessories. Yelu Jun temporarily changed her name to Lu Jun, and Yelu Tri called her Lu Rong because she was born during the melting period of ice and snow.  Of course, even so, the aura of the grasslands on their bodies still cannot be completely concealed.  It¡¯s just that he had to admit that he was a Khitan. After all, people in the Song Dynasty were still very repulsive to the Khitans.  Therefore, they claim to be Bohai people from Liaodong.  During the Tang Dynasty, the Bohai Kingdom was established in the northeastern area of ????Mohe, which was later destroyed by the Liao Kingdom.  There are many Bohai and Xi people living in the Liao Kingdom, and it is not surprising that they are slightly different from the Khitan and Central Plains people.  They directly became the children of wealthy merchants who traveled between the North and the Central Plains, and came to the Central Plains to travel and do business.  It makes sense if he looks good and performs well. As long as he doesn't show off his flaws on weekdays, there's no problem.  After entering the Song Dynasty, Yelutri calmed down.  I feel that I was too impulsive before, and if I leave like this, my father and mother will definitely be particularly worried, and they will definitely be punished and criticized after returning.  "Okay, we're out now, don't think too much about it." At this moment, her brother Lu Jun's words were the best comfort and strengthened her confidence.  at this point.  What else?  You can¡¯t go back to Youzhou, right?  "Well, now that you are out, it will be fun. It would be great if you have a chance to meet your big brother." Lu Rong was silent for a moment, thinking of the many benefits of coming out, and suddenly became a little excited.  "Big brother. Who is it? Lin Zhao?" Yelujun discovered that his sister had a special liking for Lin Zhao. The purpose of coming to the Song Dynasty was to expect to see Lin Zhao. This was really interesting.  This also made him more curious and interested in Lin Zhao.  It¡¯s just that although Yelu Jun wants to meet Lin Zhao, he doesn¡¯t want to see him immediately.  Although it has been several years.  Lin Zhao could still recognize himself.  In addition, this sister is prone to revealing flaws, so it's better to be cautious.  Lin Zhao was an official of the Song Dynasty after all. Although they had a friendship back then and even gave him a good horse, it was for the benefit of the Song Dynasty.  There's no telling what will happen to him.  Yelujun didn't want to take risks. After much deliberation, he decided to go to Daming Mansion to explore the reality first, and then talk about it. He could only disappoint his little sister for the time being.  "Rong'er, you must listen to me these days. You are not allowed to make decisions without authorization, you know? Safety is important early." Lu Jun did not forget to give careful instructions.  Lu Rong immediately nodded in agreement.  "Okay, I got it, don't worry, brother." For Lu Rong, it was already a rare thing to come to Song Dynasty. It would be fine to meet his elder brother later, it doesn't matter.  "Well, that's right." Yelu Jun touched his sister's forehead comfortingly, looking so young and mature.  "But fatheremperorparents must be very anxious" Yelutri was still a little worried.  "Now that he's here, he's in peace. He's out. What else can he do? Just have fun. If you go back in a few days, nothing will happen." Yelu Jun believed that his father and mother in the Liao Kingdom must have received the news.  They will definitely handle it thoughtfully.  There is no need to worry yourself.  As for safety in the Song Dynasty, the close followers are all top-notch masters. There is no problem with their strength and loyalty. The most important thing is their cleverness. Plus they adapt to changes, they should be able to cope with it.  ¡°When the last resort comes, I will expose the identity of the Liao Crown Prince.  According to the current situation, the Song Dynasty would definitely not dare to do anything to itself?  As soon as he left, the Pishi Army had already arrived near Nanjing. This was obviously his father's plan for him.  It can be seen from this that one's position in their minds is quite important.  Yelujun always felt that he was very safe. He had no idea that someone was quietly following him and knew his whereabouts very well.  As for the purpose, it seems self-evident.  But Yelujun was completely unaware that the crisis was approaching.  Little Terry was also in high spirits, so he was careless and neither of them noticed.  But their mother Xiao Guanyin didn¡¯t think so, and Yelu Hongji thought it didn¡¯t matter.  But Xiao Guanyin always felt that Yelu Yixin was not that reliable.  After calming down and thinking carefully, she realized that this was a perfect opportunity to kill someone with a borrowed knife.  Will Yelu Yixin take this opportunity to harm his son?  As long as he reveals some information,?You can use the people of the Song Dynasty to put Yelu Jun to death.  When the time comes, all the blame will be placed on the people of the Song Dynasty, and they will even use the excuse of people's death in the Song Dynasty to incite their husbands to go to war with the Song Dynasty in the name of revenge. Yelu Yixin, who is in Nanjing, will naturally be the vanguard. If he can seize military power, his power will undoubtedly be even greater.  Insolent.  Not to mention, Xiao Guanyin guessed correctly that Yelu Yixin did have such a plan.  The idea was the same as that of Xiao Hujian and others, who deliberately created excuses to provoke a war between Song and Liao, and then benefited from it.  It's just that the excuse last time was just an envoy, and this time the excuse may happen to the dignified prince of Liao Kingdom.  The consequences of this will naturally be different, and the impact will definitely be earth-shattering.  Now that he thought of it, Xiao Guanyin had to make a countermeasure.  It is very likely that Yelu Yixin killed two birds with one stone and killed someone with a borrowed knife.  So the first response is to ensure the safety of his son, and the second is to destroy the possible war between Song and Liao.  "Then the best way is to find a suitable person to come forward to protect the safety of his son. If that doesn't work, then reveal his identity as the crown prince of Liao.  At the same time, it is best to inform the Song Dynasty of his son's identity first, and have someone take care of him secretly. The situation should be much better.  Thinking of this, the first person Xiao Guanyin thought of was Lin Zhao.  I heard that Lin Zhao has now become the minister of river management in the Song Dynasty and wants to go north to Hebei Road to regulate the Yellow River. The Liao Kingdom has received the news, and it can be said that he knows it like the back of his hand.  Lin Zhao's power in Hebei Road is not small. If he steps in to mediate, it seems to be possible.  After all, his son's main activity area must also be Hebei Road, and he has intersection with Lin Zhao.  ¡°Just by doing this, wouldn¡¯t it mean that the people of the Song Dynasty were notified of his son¡¯s whereabouts?  Xiao Guanyin hesitated a little, doing so was a bit dangerous.  However, after careful consideration, she was still willing to believe Lin Zhao.  The prince of Liao's accident on Hebei Road did not bring any benefit to the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao would not be ignorant of the importance. His identity is Yelu Jun's best protection.  At the same time, we had a friendship back then, even if it was because of the one-night romance on the bank of the Liao River, Lin Zhao would probably help him take care of his children Alas!  When Xiao Guanyin thought of this, she felt very uncomfortable.  He and Lin Zhao were really confused back then.  But she didn't know why, but she always thought of Lin Zhao and couldn't help but believe in him.  I even miss that night a little bit.  Every time I think about it, my face will always be a little flushed, and deep in my heart there will be a hint of beating Do you really have feelings?  Even if Xiao Guanyin doesn't want to admit it, some things are always true.  I heard that he wrote a poem in the Southern Dynasties: If love lasts for a long time, how can we live together day and night?  Yes, love does not need to last long, even if it is just one night, it will still make people miss you.  Perhaps, only in that night, in a daze, she got something she had never had before.  Maybe it was because Yelu Hongji had always been too neglectful of her, which made her miss that day so much In short, Xiao Guanyin had a very special feeling for Lin Zhao, and she couldn't explain it clearly, or even control it well.  .  Xiao Guanyin shook her head hard. She was the queen of the Liao Kingdom, and her mother had to honor the world, so she had to be dignified.  At the same time, she is a mother of several children, Yelujun is sixteen years old, and Terry has grown up.  Under such circumstances, I would still have such weird and inappropriate thoughts For a moment, Xiao Guanyin felt so shy and guilty.  I kept blaming myself in my heart.  I originally wanted to have no contact with him for the rest of my life, but at the moment, there is nothing I can do For the safety of my children, I can¡¯t care so much. I hope Lin Zhao can help because of the past friendship!  In fact, even if he didn't tell him, Lin Zhao would recognize Yelujun if he saw him.  It would be better to point out directly that Lin Zhao would not do anything to Yelu Jun in terms of emotion and reason.  The son can also have extra protection and safety in the Song Dynasty.  This was Xiao Guanyin¡¯s very simple idea, but it was probably inappropriate to tell Lin Zhao clearly.  There will be trouble if someone catches him, so he can only inform him secretly.  Xiao Guanyin found one of his confidants, whispered a few words to him and then said: "Zhao Weiyi, follow my instructions and make sure there are no mistakes!" Zhao Weiyi was originally a musician, because he was good at poetry.  Because of this, he was loved by Queen Xiao Guanyin.  I often come to him to study poetry and perform music.  Over time, he became her confidant.  When a musician goes out, he will not arouse any suspicion, and his words are also very careful.  Hints, all hints!  Xiao Guanyin is a well-known talented woman, and it is no problem to write a few code words.  Others may not be able to understand it, but Xiao Guanyin believes that Lin Zhao will definitely understand it In this way, everything is left to him!  I hope my son can be safe and sound, and I hope I won¡¯t trust anyone else!  ¡± Lin Zhao, are you trustworthy?Xiao Guanyin suddenly felt very complicated!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River, Chapter 461: Fishing for Fame and Reputation

    At this time, Lin Zhao had abandoned his boat and stepped onto the shore, crossed the Beiqing River, and was on his way north to Bozhou.  Although the destination is Qingshui Ze, we have to pass through Bozhou City first, so we can take a look at the folk customs and learn about the people's livelihood conditions on Hebei Road after the Yellow River floods.  River management is not only about repairing the Yellow River dams, but also involves the recruitment of migrant workers along the river and the livelihood issues of the people.  As a minister of river management with arbitrary power, it is entirely appropriate to have some understanding.  In addition, Bozhou is an important place on the lower reaches of the Dongliu River and a key area where floods exist, so it naturally needs to be investigated.  As for some problems, we should not act too hastily. After we understand them clearly, we can hit them right away.  When I first arrived in Bozhou, it was natural not to act rashly.  The honor guard of the Minister of Industry was still on the way to Daming Mansion, but Lin Zhao and his party went out incognito.  Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong were just like a rich man taking his beloved wife out for fun.  Young senior officials like Lin Zhao are rare, so they do not attract special attention.  Mu Sihong naturally takes Yutong with her when she goes out. This girl has improved her martial arts a lot in the past few years and has been serving as a guard for the female family members of the inner house.  This time, when Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong went out, Yutong naturally accompanied them, acting as Mrs. Mu's personal maid and bodyguard.  Li Chengze brought several masters to act as Lin Zhao's personal followers.  In addition, there are many Mingyue Sect guards following secretly to absolutely ensure the safety of the young master.  The group of people looked very natural and inconspicuous. They walked slowly along the way, enjoying the beautiful autumn scenery and at the same time observing the sentiments of the people on Hebei Road.  In the southern part of Bozhou, perhaps because it is far away from the Yellow River, it belongs to the Beiqing River Basin, so it has not encountered the threat of floods.  The disaster is not serious.  It¡¯s just after the continuous rain.  A lot of crops were damaged.  Production cuts are inevitable.  Seeing such a situation, Lin Zhao couldn't help but shake his head slightly. The Song Dynasty was really unlucky.  It happened to be a period of cold climate in history. There was a lot of rainfall in our own land and there were serious floods.  The life of young nomads on the grasslands has also been affected, so there are more cases of invasion southward in search of space for survival.  The Khitan, Dangxiang, Jurchen and later Mongolia successively rose up and moved southward.  The border troubles of the Song Dynasty were really serious.  Zhao Xu may not be able to solve this problem, so you should rely on yourself!  If you go to Liaodong by yourself, you can bring Jin Taizu back. Zhao Xu and his precious son Zhao Ji should forget about it!  "Husband, the harvest in Hebei this year doesn't seem to be very good!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "Yes, the weather has been fine for a long time. You can see that the water in the fields is still very deep. Not to mention the inconvenience of harvesting, the harvest is definitely bad.  "According to this situation, the price of food in Hebei Road will definitely be high this year?" "Hey, is Sihong becoming more and more business-minded?" Lin Zhao suddenly smiled.  Mu Sihong said shyly: "I watch Ruoying teach Yue Lun on weekdays. I know a little bit about it!" "Hehe, very good. Things are rare and expensive. The overall harvest on Hebei Road is poor, so the price will definitely be high. Plus this year  If there are floods in the Yellow River, the price of food on Hebei Road will definitely remain high." Lin Zhao sighed softly as he looked at the farmers harvesting by the road.  "So, can these farmers make more money this year?" Although Mu Sihong came from a private salt dealer's family, he was considered a wealthy family, so he didn't know much about the lives of these ordinary people.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "I don't think so. If the harvest is not good, it's hard to say whether our rations will be enough. Not to mention that we have to pay taxes to the state, so I'm afraid there won't be much left." "Can't we borrow money from the government?" "You  Are you talking about young people's money?" Lin Zhao smiled lightly and said nothing. Wang Anshi's idea was a good one, but could it really be implemented smoothly?  It's okay if you don't borrow, but if you borrow, you'll go bankrupt faster.  The situation in the past few years has been very unsatisfactory!  The disasters on Hebei and Jingdong Road have been serious this year, and Qingmiaofa is afraid that something will happen next year Mu Sihong didn't know much about the affairs in the court. Seeing that her husband had a worried look on his face, he immediately changed his words: "Since the food on Hebei Road  The price will rise, so how about we transport some grain and sell it? "The current strength of Meng's Trading Company is extraordinary, with business from south to north.  From a commercial point of view, Jianghuai has not been affected by the weather this year and has a bumper grain harvest, so prices are bound to be low.  The water level in the canal is high, and the Meng family has its own water transport vessels, which makes it very convenient to transport food northward.  If it can be transported to Hebei Road, the price will definitely be high, and you can definitely make a lot of money.  In fact, it is inevitable that the price of food in Bianjing will rise. Long before the autumn harvest, Gu Yuelun arranged for people to go south to purchase food on a large scale.  Mu Sihong manages the back house at home and is also concerned about money and food. It is naturally a good thing to have more income. It is reasonable to have such an idea.  Lin Zhao pondered for a moment, shook his head slightly and said: "No, the food needs to be transported, but it is not sold, but given!" "Send it? How to send it?" Mu Sihong was a little surprised, could it be the husband?Doesn't it mean it's a free gift?  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, it's a free gift. Inform Yue Lun and ask him to mobilize more ships and transport more grain to Hebei Road. He said that in order to celebrate the full moon of the eldest daughter of the Hou family, each family will send fifty kilograms of grain.  While supplies last. Porridge stalls are set up in front of all the shops on Hebei Road. "Husband? That's a lot of money!" Mu Sihong felt very distressed and felt that her husband's behavior was a bit wasteful.  "Our family is not short of money, just spend it!" There are some things that cannot be explained clearly, but Lin Zhao knows it very well.  Does an emperor care about money?  What's the point of money when your goal is to ascend to the throne?  Today¡¯s money is just a tool!  This year¡¯s Hebei Road, it is inevitable that food prices will skyrocket, and the court¡¯s disaster relief may not be able to keep up.  If we send some food, we might be able to save a lot of people.  "Sihong, you saw on the way here that people have begun to be displaced and begging along the streets. Saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. Let's transport some food for disaster relief, and it can also be regarded as giving to Qiu Ning and the unborn two.  Children are not good at accumulating virtue!" Even though Lin Zhao said this, his most fundamental purpose was to create fame through this method.  ?To put it bluntly, it¡¯s just a bit of a pretext for fame.  But the name of this good man is very necessary and meaningful to him.  As Di Qing said, the world belongs to those who win the hearts of the people.  Regulating the Yellow River is a means to win people's support, but the effect is relatively limited.  Not all people may know it, or be grateful.  Disaster relief is different. It¡¯s just a few dozen kilograms of food, but it can indeed save lives. After knowing it, some necessary publicity will be added.  The effect is definitely good, and it complements the river management and will get twice the result with half the effort.  Anyway, the Lin family is not short of money now. Spending a certain amount of money to do more things is the most important thing.  "What? Don't you want my little money lover to do it?" Lin Zhao said: "Money is something external to the body, and you can make it again if you lose it. Sometimes you spend small money to make big money and do big things, you know?" "Yes, remember your husband.  Teaching!" Mu Sihong thought about it and realized that this was also the case.  My husband is already a marquis, and the family has purchased a lot of property. This kind of money is nothing at all.  What's more, I heard that the cement production for river control this time was a joint venture between government and business, and the Lin family has made a lot of money from this.  The husband¡¯s move must be a reward to the court!  It is naturally the best thing to gain such fame and fortune.  Mu Sihong also knows that reputation is also crucial to an official.  In fact, while Lin Zhao was "fishing for fame", he also wanted to reduce some troubles.  He controls the river on Hebei Road and enjoys arbitrary rights. At this time, his family will come over to do business.  After you make money, you may be accused of using your power for personal gain, or something like that, which will cause some damage to your reputation.  The last time we went to Tibet as an envoy to open up the trade route from Hehuang to the Western Regions, the Meng family was involved.  There were sporadic impeachments by the imperial censor, but nothing happened in the end.  But this time it's different. The whole world is paying attention to Hebei. It's not a trivial matter, and anything may be magnified infinitely.  Lin Zhao still has big things to do, so he doesn¡¯t want these small things to affect his mood and affect his progress.  It's better to spend more money and completely gain fame and reputation.  Mu Sihong could only understand part of it one-sidedly, but she naturally obeyed what her husband said.  When Bianjing receives the news, Gu Yuelun will definitely cooperate fully.  Spending some money is really not a big deal, but to accumulate virtue for Qiu Ning and those children, why not accumulate virtue for yourself?  I hope God will give me a child soon for the sake of doing good deeds.  "Li Cheng, ask Lei Lei to cooperate with this matter. Do you know the most important rumors?" Lin Zhao is seeking fame and reputation. He cannot do good deeds without leaving his name behind. On the contrary, more people will know the secret behind this matter.  Propaganda can only be left to Mingyue Sect.  "Don't worry, young master, we can also help with food!" Mingyue Sect is not only an intelligence agency, but also has a very good economic strength.  Their action will naturally make things progress faster.  "Well, you have to pay attention to the degree. You should also pay attention to this when promoting. Don't be too obvious. It will attract other people's attention. It will not be beautiful!"  "Yes!" Lin Zhao was still very relieved about Jiang Lei.  "By the way, how is the information collection on Hebei Road**?" This is also an important point. If you want to be surprised, you must understand it in advance.  "If there is any progress, the young master will definitely submit it when he wants to use it." Li Cheng said: "Actually, the sect master has already made arrangements on Hebei Road. The sect master will go to Daming Mansion in person to help the master deal with that old fox.  ¡± The old fox is naturally Han Qi!  It seems that Di Qing is very afraid and resentful of Han Qi, and he has been prepared for it!  No matter what the reason is, Han Qi is an enemy, so there is no need toGas.  Di Qing was very loyal to his father and himself.  Why not vent your anger and do some personal things for him?  Mr. Han, I¡¯m so sorry!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 462: Where did Qing Shuize go?

    Bozhou is probably the area around Liaocheng, the land of Qilu in later generations.  During the Song Dynasty, it belonged to Hebei East Road, and the state government was in Chaoling.  However, in the third year of Chunhua (AD 992), the Yellow River burst and Chaoling City was destroyed by floods.  The governor of Bozhou went to Xiaoshun to cross the west and rebuilt Bozhou City here.  Because the Yellow River changed its course to Hebei Road, it separated into the north flow and the east flow.  Daming Mansion and Bozhou downstream prospered as a result.  Most of the ancient cities were built along rivers, which facilitated water diversion for irrigation and also facilitated transportation.  It can be seen that the diversion of the Yellow River is not necessarily all bad. At least Damingfu and Bozhou have benefited from it.  For example, in Damingfu, in the late Northern Song Dynasty, in order to prevent the Jin soldiers from going south, the Song army dug up the Yellow River, causing the Yellow River to divert the Huaihe River and flow into the sea. The northward flow of the Yellow River was cut off, and Damingfu subsequently declined.  It's just that the Yellow River in this era is really too unstable. Sometimes it looks like a wild beast, and its bursts are still very scary.  The previous Chao Ling was a bloody lesson, but fortunately, the terrain of Bozhou City is relatively high now, so there is no need to worry too much about flooding.  Over the past few decades, it has become a large city on Hebei East Road.  There were more and more merchants coming and going, and it gradually prospered.  When Lin Zhao and his party entered Bozhou, they couldn't help but sigh. Although they suffered from floods, the business in Bozhou was still very prosperous, and it seemed that the impact was not very serious.  But Lin Zhao and the others also knew that Bozhou was far away from the Yellow River after all.  The damage will not be serious.  The Yellow River burst and the water flowed north. The areas north of Damingfu were really severely affected.  It can be said that there is a vast ocean, and the houses and land are all submerged in the river. It can be said that the people are living in dire straits.  However, the situation on Hebei East Road near Qilu is better. Bozhou seems to be peaceful and has nothing to do with the flood.  But many times.  Things are connected by cause and effect and are not affected by the outcome, but that doesn't mean there is no relationship at all.  The reason for the Yellow River bursting in Daming Prefecture may be hidden in Bozhou.  Lin Zhao came here to find the reason.  But not before that.  They planned to visit Bozhou City first.  Even if your noble son is traveling with a beautiful lady, it should be like this.  It was already noon when we entered Bozhou City. The carriages and horses were hurried along the way, and we were already a little hungry.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Let's go get something to eat first!" "Okay!" Li Cheng then led Lin Zhao and others to Deyue Tower in the city, which is a first-class restaurant in Bozhou City.  Because there is a small lake behind the restaurant.  Strictly speaking, it is a larger pond, so it has the reputation of "first come first served near the water."  Coupled with the architectural decoration of the restaurant and the high quality of the dishes, it has become the number one restaurant in Bozhou, but it is still much worse than Jiangnanju in Bianjing.  The people who come to Deyuelou are mainly local dignitaries, as well as wealthy businessmen and gentry who come from north to south.  The only place like this.  Only then can they be worthy of the status of Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong.  After getting off the carriage, Li Cheng and Yutong escorted Lin Zhao from left to right and walked into Deyue Tower, followed by several followers.  The waiter at the door saw the clothes of Lin Zhao and the two, and immediately said: "You two distinguished guests, please come in!" "Yes!" "Is there a private room?" The waiter said apologetically: "I'm sorry, the private room is already full.  Can you two make do with each other in the lobby on the second floor? I¡¯ll give you a seat by the window. You can see the lake. What do you think?¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t care much about going out this time.  He is relatively low-key to begin with, so naturally he won't be the person who speaks forcefully.  Furthermore, coming to Bozhou means conducting overt and covert visits, so sitting in the lobby is also beneficial.  Just listening to a few random gossips might be useful.  The waiter breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the two distinguished guests being so casual.  The worst thing is that the distinguished guests are insistent and inconsiderate, and they will always be the ones who feel embarrassed and angry at that time.  He led Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong all the way to the second floor.  I chose a seat near the window, looked up and saw rippling water, pavilions and pavilions all around, and the faint sound of silk and bamboo could be heard.  It's also quite elegant.  "You guys sit down too!" Li Cheng and Yutong subconsciously stood on one side. There was a difference in dignity. They could only stand when the master sat down.  Lin Zhao did not have so many rules and directly asked them to sit down, but the two of them were very insistent.  There is no way, the habits formed by the hierarchical system for thousands of years cannot be changed in a moment.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t force it, and immediately ordered his waiters to open another table on the second floor for Li Cheng and several of his retinues to eat.  As for Yutong, there are differences between men and women, as long as he stays with Mu Sihong.  There is a maid serving wine and food, which is like a rule that a wealthy family should have.  "Two distinguished guests, what do you want to eat?" The waiter then had the opportunity to look at the two guests carefully. The man was handsome and distinguished.  The woman is beautiful and charming, they really are a young couple.  Even the accompanying maids are very beautiful and look extraordinary!  "You guys have something here?"How many dishes are there!  " "Okay, our side dishes are exquisite and delicious. You two will definitely be satisfied.  Lin Zhao nodded and said, "By the way, I heard that there is a famous dish in Bozhou. It's called Fish Leaping over the Dragon Gate, right?"  " "Yes" I don't know why, but as soon as this dish was mentioned, the waiter's expression began to become slightly unnatural. "Husband, I heard about it too!  Mu Sihong said: "I heard that the koi fish, which is a specialty of Qingshui Ze in Bozhou, will be used to cook it. It tastes good. How about we try it?"  "    "Um!  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, this is the dish that makes the fish leap over the dragon's gate."  The rest is optional, just have some exquisite side dishes or local delicacies!  " "The two distinguished guests are not locals, right?  But this is your first time in Bozhou?  "The guy's face suddenly became a little unnatural. "Yes, we are coming from Hangzhou and passing through the local area. We want to taste Bozhou's specialties. Is there any problem?  "Lin Zhao pretended not to know, or asked. The waiter said with a smile on his face, "I didn't ask anything else, except that I can't eat the fish leaping over the dragon gate" "Why?  Is it more troublesome to make or something?  Lin Zhao said in confusion: "My wife likes it. I am willing to pay extra. Please help me."  " "My dear guest, please forgive me!  "The waiter apologized again and again: "I'm really sorry, it's not about money, and it's not troublesome to make, but it's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice!  "    "What do you mean?  No fish?  " "Yes, this fish leaping over the dragon's gate must be made from koi fish from Qingshui Ze to be delicious and authentic.  The clerk lowered his voice and said, "But Qingshui Ze does not produce koi fish now. We can't deceive you by passing off inferior ones, right?"  We, Deyuelou, are known for operating with integrity and not engaging in fraud.  " Lin Zhao's heart moved, and Mu Sihong immediately said: "How could it be?  How could a lake hundreds of miles across Qingshui Lake not produce koi fish?  I can't let you all catch me!  " "Ma'am, please lower your voice!  "The clerk seemed to be very taboo about this matter, and immediately suppressed his voice to dissuade him: "Madam is a stranger and doesn't know. There may be koi fish, but Qingshui Ze has" "How is it possible?  "Mu Sihong said: "We also plan to go to Qingshui Ze for fun!  " "Forget it, Madam, let's make other plans!  " "What happened to Qing Shuize?  Lin Zhao was puzzled and said: "Could it be that the Yellow River was flooded, like Chaoling City was flooded?"  " "Dear guest, don't ask any more questions.  "The guy waved his hands repeatedly. This seemed to be a taboo topic. "Hey, why can't you ask more, what happened to Qingshui Ze?  "Mu Sihong deliberately asked loudly. The guy seemed very embarrassed and said: "If you two really want to know, you can go and see for yourself. Of course, I advise you not to go.  " Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong looked at each other, and Li Cheng next to them also knew it well. They had already heard about Qingshui Ze's lake reclamation, and they just wanted to verify it. Before they came, they knew about the koi fish that is a specialty of Qingshui Ze.  , was De Yue Lou¡¯s signature dish in the past. Even though he knew it wasn¡¯t there, he deliberately said it, either because he wanted to embarrass the guy or to make some excuses. Maybe others didn¡¯t know about Qing Shuize¡¯s situation, but De Yue Lou definitely knew.  , the koi fish are gone, this is a fact that cannot be concealed. Especially the waiter is not willing to talk anymore, which means there is something fishy. "Brother, what about Qingshui Ze?"  Can you tell me the truth?  " Lin Zhao lowered his voice and said: "To be honest, I am in the aquaculture business. I have taken a fancy to the Qingshui Lake in your land, and I am interested in" "This" The man shook his head and whispered: "Your distinguished guest, please come back.  , Qingshuize is gone.  " "Hey, how come there is no lake!  "Lin Zhao suddenly became furious and shouted loudly. "It's not for anything else, because Qingshui Ze has become fertile land, and the water of Baili Lake has long disappeared.  " Before the waiter could answer, someone shouted and explained the reason. Lin Zhao turned around and saw a young man who looked like a scholar. He had an indignant expression and seemed to be very angry. "Oh, fertile land?  " Lin Zhao's heart moved, and he pretended to be puzzled and said: "How did the lake become fertile farmland" "What's so strange about this!  The young man said loudly: "Create fields around the lake!"  " " Mr. Hu, please stop talking nonsense!  The waiter was very anxious and hurriedly said to Lin Zhao: "Dear guest, please don't believe it. This person is just talking nonsense!"  " "Who said it was nonsense?  The young scholar shouted: "Can't I say what they did?"  " "Master Hu, be careful" The man seemed to be trying to persuade him. When Lin Zhao saw this scene, his heart moved. This is a good start. After finding the owner of the suffering, he willThings will be much easier to handle.  "Hu Xiucai, what are you talking about again?" Unexpectedly, several people suddenly walked out of the private room on the third floor. When they saw the young man, they immediately cursed.  "Interesting" Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong stood aside, completely watching the fun.  The person upstairs originally accused the young scholar of cursing and being condescending, so he glanced down a few times, and his eyes happened to fall on Mu Sihong's face inadvertently, and his eyes suddenly lit up and became very hot.  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 463: Zhang Guan and Lu Dai

    In the Daming Mansion, Han Qi looked at the clouds in the sky, but there was no smile on his face.  Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, has already left for Hebei and is on his way to Daming Mansion.  Han Qi has been paying close attention to Lin Zhao's whereabouts. He is not afraid of this young rookie in the court, but wants to understand Emperor Zhao Xu's intentions through Lin Zhao.  But slowly, Mr. Han became a little afraid.  I don't know why, but his eyelids have been twitching recently, and he feels vaguely uneasy.  After decades of working in politics, I had never felt like this while standing in the court of Bianjing, but this time, I felt particularly uneasy.  Are you really old?  Han Qi felt uneasy, wondering if he had underestimated Lin Zhao too much. Zhao Xu could send him here, so there was something special about him.  Xianggong Han was naturally a little worried. He wanted to meet with Lin Zhao as soon as possible to see what this young man was capable of and to have an idea of ??what he was capable of.  As long as Lin Zhao arrives at Daming Mansion, everything will be easy to discuss under his nose.  At least we can be prepared and take timely countermeasures.  Face to face, the competition is about strength and surprise. If you are afraid of not knowing your opponent's whereabouts or edict, you will really be helpless.  But Lin Zhao has been slow to come. Although the road is muddy and difficult, it won't delay it for so long, right?  Especially since Lin Zhao has the important task of being the minister of river management, regulating the Yellow River is urgent and urgent. He should come as soon as possible.  Why is it so grinding?  Not only was he not walking fast, he even seemed to be dragging his feet. The pace was a little too slow.  No, it¡¯s not normal!  Mr. Han thought about it a little and was shocked.  I'm afraid that the honor guard of the Minister of Industry was just a cover, and Lin Zhao was afraid that he had already crossed the sea and reached Hebei Road?  But where is he?  Daming Mansion?  Or somewhere else?  It¡¯s hard to say this. The entire Hebei Road is within the scope of river management.  Anywhere is possible, he has the reason and freedom to go anywhere.  What is Lin Zhao doing this?  Thinking of this, Mr. Han was very worried.  If it is purely for river control projects, there is no need to do this, and it is abnormal to show up.  Since you don't show up.  That means he has other things to do, and he doesn't want outsiders to know.  What to do?  You can get the answer by using your brain a little.  If Lin Zhao is just a person who is good at engineering or has fantastic ideas, he is not afraid.  But if you are a person who is good at playing power, it will be difficult to deal with.  Although Mr. Han has been wallowing in power all his life, he dare not say that he is invincible.  Especially when you have weaknesses.  Even more caution is needed.  That guard of honor must be just a cover. Lin Zhao must already be on Hebei Road. After careful consideration, Han Qi became even more convinced.  Damn it!  The more this is the case, the more it means that Emperor Zhao Xu begins to have some distrust in him and may have some ideas.  Action may even be taken.  Even though he is already a highly respected minister, the world belongs to the Zhao family after all. As long as the Zhao family says a word, he will be nothing.  After all, he was still a rootless duckweed. For a moment, Mr. Han felt desolate.  To retreat is to retreat, the difference is that you have to take the initiative and retreat safely.  I was still forced to have no choice but to be forced down.  Mr. Han has been famous all his life and wants to leave in a more dignified way.  Now immediately submit a letter to the officials requesting to become an official?  Clearly this is not a good time.  The Yellow River bursts in Daming Prefecture, and you are responsible for it.  If we back down at this moment, it would be unjustifiable both emotionally and rationally.  Han Qi also believed that as long as he submitted a letter, Zhao Xu would definitely agree.  But if you do this, you will inevitably be laughed at.  Anyone with a discerning eye will definitely see the secret, especially the likes of Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo.  "You have to be strong all your life, but Xianggong Han doesn't want to give in when you are old."  Being looked down upon.  No matter what, you can't lose your insurance late in the holiday, right?  Fearing a young junior and fleeing without a fight would be a great insult to Mr. Han (although he was afraid of the imperial power).  Even if he lies in a coffin, he will die with his eyes open.  Naturally, Xianggong Han was not willing to retreat easily, and at least he had to deal with Lin Zhao.  Leave the land of Hebei and officialdom with dignity and glory.  It would be best to leave a posthumous name, a good posthumous title or a posthumous title, and be entitled to enjoy the Ancestral Temple and eat cold bacon for a few days.  Right now, we can¡¯t retreat, we can¡¯t avoid, we can only choose to fight head-on.  Isn¡¯t he just a young junior? How can I be afraid of him?  Being able to meet a good opponent in your later years is also a special feeling, and you won't be too lonely.  Since Lin Zhao has come to Hebei, we must find him as soon as possible.  Young and dignified senior officials like Lin Zhao are easy to find!  Han Qi immediately issued an order, instructing people to pay careful attention to young people in their twenties with extraordinary bearing.  Unless he's completely invisible, it's not hard to find him.  At the same time, Han Qi also instructed a craftsmanShi's disciples wrote a letter of impeachment, accusing Lin Zhao of not taking the initiative to regulate the river, in order to force him to show up.  It is easy to dodge open guns and hard to guard against hidden arrows. Lin Zhao is hiding in Hebei. He doesn't know what he is doing or what he is going to do. This is the most terrifying thing.  He must be found as soon as possible before he can be exploited.  Of course, you should lead him by the nose.  If you can't take the initiative when dealing with a junior, it would be too cowardly Han Qi is not worried about Daming Mansion, and it has basically been handled properly.  On the Qingshui Ze side, the main problem lies there.  I have already given instructions to my nephew, so he must have taken care of it!  But when he thought about it, Han Qi felt a little worried.  If my nephew is obsessed with money, or if there is a temporary delay, or if something goes wrong, I am afraid he will be in trouble!  Lin Zhao may not be in Daming Mansion. If he were to make some noise somewhere else, it would be really troublesome!  No, we must send someone to Qingshui Ze immediately to eliminate the problem completely.  To find people and destroy evidence, we must work on both sides Soon, the search for people came to fruition, it was Daming Mansion!  When Xianggong Han received the news, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri went south, their chosen destination was Daming Mansion.  This is the capital of Hebei Road, and it was also the most prosperous city on Hebei Road in the Song Dynasty. In addition, Lin Zhao would also come here.  So I definitely have to take a walk here!  Along the way, Yelu Jun finally saw the pond where the Song Dynasty people were guarding against the Liao cavalry.  He sneered at this. Although it could indeed play some blocking role, it was impossible to completely stop the Liao army from going south.  The key point still depends on the determination and strength of the Liao Kingdom.  He has had many opportunities in recent years, but unfortunately the country has never been peaceful.  Yelu Chongyuan and his son controlled the government for many years, and then directly rebelled, almost breaking out in civil war, which seriously damaged the vitality of the Liao Kingdom.  Although the Xiao Hu Jian Rebellion that year was not very eye-catching, it also highlighted the unrest within the Liao Kingdom.  Under such circumstances, there was no condition for the Liao army to go south.  At any time, if you want to make progress externally, the prerequisite is to be stable internally and concentrate your efforts externally in a unified manner. Only then can you make breakthroughs.  But even if there are conditions, my father may not send his army south!  To be honest, Yelu Jun felt that his father Yelu Hongji was not a wise master.  Without great ambitions and ambitions, if he was truly a promising king, he would not have allowed Yelu Chongyuan and his son to make such a fuss, leaving a "ticking time bomb" for the Liao Kingdom, which ultimately led to today's situation.  In Yelu Jun¡¯s mind, the only people who can really see him are Taizu Abaoji, Taizong Yelu Deguang, and Shengzong Yelu Longxu, and of course they will never give up the support of Empress Dowager Chengtian.  Yelu Jun took them as examples in his mind. Back then, Empress Dowager Chengtian and Emperor Shengzong led their army to march south, reaching the gates of Chanyuan Prefecture and finally stopping at the Yellow River.  Yelu Jun was thinking, one day, if he led his army southward, would he be able to reach the south bank of the Yellow River?  If this is the case, he will surpass Emperor Shengzong and become another famous hero in the history of Liao Kingdom.  How can the Tangbo River stop the Liao cavalry?  What you really need to do is strengthen yourself.  The only thing that people feared about the Song Dynasty was actually the convenient garrison.  The Hebei Road Army, one of the Forbidden Army of the Song Dynasty, is actually quite good, and its strength is very fearful.  While appreciating military defense, Yelu Jun also saw the prosperity of the Song Dynasty.  Even under the influence of floods, the Song Dynasty was still a prosperous place.  This was also what attracted the Liao people to go south. The more this happened, the more excited Yelu Jun was.  Perhaps because he has been too outstanding since childhood, his ambitions are relatively lofty, and his heart is even as high as the sky.  And he has a strong desire to possess But this rich and prosperous place is threatened by the Yellow River floods when passing by Hebei Road.  He saw the surging river flowing northward, almost becoming an ocean.  Fortunately, when this area becomes a no-man's land, the iron cavalry will encounter much less obstruction when they go south in the future.  To be honest, it is also a good thing that the Yellow River flows north.  The ponds are constantly filled with sediment, which is somewhat beneficial to the Liao army's cavalry operations.  Furthermore, the northern flow of the Yellow River has already involved the Liao Kingdom, which seems to be an excuse for provocation.  Yelujun's plan was grand, and as soon as he came to the Song Dynasty, his mind was filled with such thoughts.  Therefore, it is best for people in the Song Dynasty not to succeed in their efforts to control rivers.  Yelujun wouldn't mind causing damage if he could.  It seems that the Song Dynasty was so weak, and Yelu Jun wanted to conquer the south.  But he seemed to have ignored the problems of the Liao Kingdom itself and ignored a very critical factor - people!  What he saw were realistic things, but he ignored the role that people can play in this process.  Will anyone in Liao call him an obstacle?  The people of the Song Dynasty have always been famous for their intelligence But now, Yelujun would like to meetOne of them, so he came to Daming Mansion.  I just didn't expect that not long after I entered the city, I would be targeted by someone and be disrespected!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 464: The Madman¡¯s Sex and Courage

    Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri transformed into Lu Jun and Lu Rong and entered Daming Mansion.  They were originally worried that the grassland smell on their bodies would reveal their identities, so they made up a story about Bohai people.  It's a pity that it was useless at all. The people of the Song Dynasty did not misunderstand them. No one knew their identity along the way. The aura of the grassland was completely regarded as being generous.  In this way, the two brothers and sisters arrived at Daming Mansion smoothly.  When they came here, they saw what prosperity meant. Daming Mansion was much more prosperous than their Youzhou City in Nanjing, Liao Kingdom.  And this is just an ordinary city in the Song Dynasty, and it is still in a backward area that was affected by the disaster.  So, wouldn¡¯t Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty, and Jiangnan become more prosperous?  The Southern Dynasties is indeed a beautiful country!  In the past, Yelu Jun always didn't believe it when the envoys from the Song Dynasty talked about the prosperity of Bianjing, but now he couldn't help but believe it.  The more this happened, the more it aroused the possessive desire in his heart.  One day, I must lead the army south and take this beautiful river and mountains into my own hands.  Lu Rong didn¡¯t have so many ideas. After all, she was still a child and she had a lot of fun.  In addition, many things from the Song Dynasty were very exquisite and she had never been exposed to them before, so she was very curious.  Without seeing her big brother, these things attracted her attention.  Lu Junze paid attention to the local customs and people's livelihood conditions along the way.  Especially when it comes to politics, military, economy and other aspects, he is trying hard to understand.  For him, this is an extremely rare experience. The more he knows, the more useful it will be for him in the future.  His way of understanding is also relatively cryptic, and he is cautious when asking or doing things, for fear of arousing others' suspicion.  Originally, Lu Jun had a good grasp and would not arouse suspicion in normal times.  But at this time, Daming Mansion has attracted attention.  And someone is already secretly watching.  It¡¯s not that someone discovered his identity as the crown prince of the Liao Kingdom, or that they regarded him as a spy.  Instead, Zhang Guanlu Dai regarded him as another big shot.  The reason is that Han Xianggong ordered to secretly pay attention to a young man in Hebei Province who had an extraordinary bearing.  He is personable and has a bit of a heroic spirit about him.  The person Han Xianggong was looking for was naturally Lin Zhao. However, there were very few people on Hebei Road who had seen Lin Zhao. It could be said that there were none. After all, Lin Zhao had no contact with the officials on Hebei Road before.  In this case, not even a portrait pattern can be drawn.  You can only find people based on their appearance and characteristics.  Lin Zhao is already handsome and has a good temperament. In addition, he has been fighting in the northwest and has been in the army for many years, so he naturally has a bit of a heroic spirit.  Han Qi felt that there were not many people like this on Hebei Road.  Temperament is this thing.  If you don't have that kind of strength and foundation, you can't pretend to be someone who has distinct characteristics.  So he took this as a characteristic and ordered people to search secretly. Soon someone noticed Lu Jun.  Lu Jun is young and mature. Although he is only sixteen years old, he looks to be around twenty.  Lin Zhao is only in his early twenties and both have handsome faces, so the difference is not that big.  Her mother was the most beautiful woman in the Liao Kingdom.  Naturally, he has good genes and looks handsome.  As the prince of the Liao Kingdom, how can he be so arrogant?  Even if he deliberately restrained himself, it was still extraordinary.  All of this is very consistent with Lin Zhao's characteristics. In addition, when he came to Damingfu, he was very curious and paid attention to and inquired about many things. Moreover, the music was related to river management.  If Lin Zhao came to Hebei to investigate openly and covertly, he would definitely do the same thing.  All these clues are connected together, which seems to indicate that the person in front of him is Lin Zhao.  As for the little girl next to him.  It sounded like he was calling him brother.  I heard that Mr. Lin has a cousin, so this must be her.  Lin Zhao was not considered a big shot in the court, but few people knew how old he was and what his cousin looked like.  The ladies in Bianjing City may have noticed, but no one on Hebei Road knew about it.  Everything fits together like that.  There is no doubt that this person is Lin Zhao.  So, they quickly reported the news to Mr. Han.  When Xianggong Han learned that Lin Zhao was in Daming Mansion, he felt more relieved.  Everything is in order at Daming Mansion, and his overt and covert visits will not have any effect.  As long as they know where you are, they can spy on you, know your movements and purposes, and then take advantage of you.  The most important thing is that Lin Zhao is in the palm of his hand in Daming Mansion, and he knows everything, and he is not afraid of how big a wave he can make.  If you deal with him yourself from the beginning, you can seize the opportunity and stabilize the situation.  What Han Qi fears most is that he should go to other places first, such as Bozhou Once a hole is dug, he will completely lose the initiative, and it will be very troublesome.  Just stay in Daming Mansion. Han Qi immediately ordered people to keep an eye out for the traces of "Shilang Lin".  Lin Zhao is unwilling to reveal his identity and meet him, and he will never reveal it.  This time he wants to be a layman who doesn't hear what's going on outside the window!  Of course, he did not forget to send someone to Qingshui Ze to ask his nephew toWipe your butt thoroughly.  At least for now, everything is under control, no matter what happens to Lin Zhao ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Han Xianggong  I would never have thought that one of his men, Zhang Guanlu Dai, would be Lin Guanlu Dai to be precise.  He mistook Yelu Jun for Lin Zhao.  He preached the truth all the way. How could a man who had been a prime minister be willing to go and verify it personally for the sake of a junior?  What's more, he has never met Lin Zhao, so the situation in this regard is very consistent, and it must be correct.  You can¡¯t blame Mr. Han for taking it for granted, after all, they are indeed quite similar.  Yelujun never imagined that he would be targeted when he came to the Song Dynasty.  When he didn't see Lin Zhao, he first made Lin Zhao a scapegoat!  Of course, the person most unjustly accused and most affected is undoubtedly Han Xianggong.  Han Qi didn't know that Lin Shilang, whom he feared the most, happened to be in Bozhou at the moment, and he was going there because of the Qingshui Ze matter.  Upstairs in Deyue, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong sang together and deliberately brought up the issue of reclaiming land from the lake in Qingshui Ze.  Originally, I wanted to get some words from the guy to understand the situation.  But unexpectedly, an unexpected encounter with a young scholar made this issue immediately sensitive.  He also got into trouble with some other people and had a small conflict.  Several people came out of the private room on the third floor, pointing at the young scholar and yelling, and the atmosphere became a little intense for a while.  Lin Zhao also took advantage of this opportunity to learn something about the situation. This young scholar was a scholar and his father was a local official in Bozhou.  I once made a mistake about clearing the lake in Qingshui Ze to create farmland.  He even planned to write to the court to expose him, but his death was unclear in the end.  This Hu scholar inherited his father's legacy and wanted to continue to expose this matter, but to no avail.  Instead, he was said to be baseless and criticized many times. Over time, he seemed to have some mental problems.  But this Hu Xiucai is a tough guy and very persistent. Whenever he encounters some suspected parties, he will come to ridicule or deliberately expose the matter.  Today, he learned that several of them were gathering at Deyue Tower, so he rushed over.  Unexpectedly, someone happened to be asking about Qingshui Ze, so he couldn't wait to answer.  If one more person knows the truth, they will feel happy and relieved.  As for the people eating in the private room upstairs, they all have great backgrounds. One of them is named Jia, and it is said that he is related to the former Prime Minister Jia Changqi who offered advice to control the river.  One surnamed Fan, his grandfather was an official in the court at that time, and he was a minister of Conglong after Yingzong Zhao Zongshi ascended the throne.  There is also a person named Cui, who is said to be a descendant of the Cui family in Qinghe.  Although the Shandong gentry during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the five surnames and seven sects had been destroyed by the melee in the late Tang Dynasty, and the aristocratic families ceased to exist.  But as a famous family, how could the Qinghe Cui family's influence completely disappear so easily?  Speaking of Qinghe Cui's background is somewhat useful. It proves that she comes from a famous family and has a little more capital to show off, and maybe she can gain some respect.  It can be heard that the fathers and ancestors of these people, or other family members, are all heroes, and they all come from noble families.  Is Hu Xiucai accusing these people?  What do these people have to do with the Qingshui Ze lake for land reclamation?  Are they the instigators?  Lin Zhao saw a few people walking down the stairs, and many doubts suddenly appeared in his heart.  Several people came down from upstairs. After cursing Hu Xiucai, they turned to Lin Zhao and said, "Don't believe what he says. He is a lunatic. He often talks nonsense and slanders others. We apologize for the inconvenience." Lin Zhao  Today I just want to understand the situation and don't plan to do anything else.  That Hu Xiucai seemed to know something, but he had some mental problems. Whether it was true or false, the effectiveness of the witness was undoubtedly reduced.  So let¡¯s just watch a joke today!  Anyway, after getting to know these nobles, I probably have a direction.  He has a good guide for his next actions, so there is no need to rush.  But sometimes, if you don¡¯t want to cause trouble, someone will.  When he came down from upstairs, Mr. Fan looked at Mu Sihong intently.  This guy is a lustful person, and he gets a little excited when he sees a beautiful woman.  Mu Sihong has a beautiful face and graceful appearance. Recently, under the rain and dew of Lin Zhao, she has become even more charming and charming.  It¡¯s not surprising that a man would be attracted to her after seeing her. Lin Zhao has a relatively open mind, so he doesn¡¯t care much about things like being in public.  As a result, Mr. Fan became very excited and immediately had many dirty thoughts.  Ever since he came downstairs, his eyes had been fixed on Mu Sihong.  Bozhou has never seen such a beauty before, so he must find a way to get it.  He doesn¡¯t know whether the man in front of him is his wife or his concubine, but no matter who it is, as long as it is the woman he likes, he will do everything possible to get it.  The Fan family is very powerful in Bozhou, so he naturally believes that there is nothing he can't do in Bozhou city.  Of course, it¡¯s best to first inquire about the couple¡¯s origins.  Looking at the gorgeous clothes??, extraordinary bearing, if he is an official, it will be difficult to deal with him.  It¡¯s best to make plans before taking action after knowing the details clearly!  This Mr. Fan is so bold that he keeps looking at the beauty with squinted eyes.  But he didn't notice that the maid behind the beauty was staring at him fiercely, with murderous intent gradually rising in his eyes (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support will  This is my biggest motivation. 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 Volume 1, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 465: Impulse Punishment

    Lin Zhao has been watching this farce. Whether Hu Xiucai's words are true or not is his own judgment.  .But I don¡¯t want to get to know these people in general for the time being. They are just some small fish and shrimps. There is no need to get to know them in general. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? could make peace with others, may lead to someone seeking their own death.  The person surnamed Fan is named Fan Kun, and his father Fan Jiyun is the general magistrate of Bozhou, which is considered a yamen.  This guy is a lecherous person. Relying on his father's power, he often bullies men and dominates women in Bozhou City.  He ruined a certain girl's famous family, or occupied someone's young daughter-in-law, and sometimes forced a handsome widow to hang herself.  Today I came to Deyuelou to drink and have fun, but here comes Hu Xiucai, a lunatic, who really spoils the fun.  But Fan Kun unexpectedly discovered Mu Sihong. This young lady was so beautiful and charming!  So from the beginning, his eyes always stayed on Mu Sihong, and he had dirty thoughts in his heart.  This approach was already very rude. Mu Sihong knew it and was very disgusted, but she didn't want to act rashly or ruin her husband's important affairs.  But Yutong was already very angry.  Back then on the flower boat on the Qinhuai River, if any man was disrespectful to Mu Sihong, the jade boy would secretly teach him a lesson, not to mention that now he has become a concubine in the Hou family.  Therefore, murderous intent appeared in his eyes, and he would take action just waiting for the order from the Marquis or his wife.  Lin Zhao is also forbearing!  He saw that this guy had unreasonable thoughts about his beloved wife, and as a man, he was naturally very angry.  But he didn't plan to take action immediately. The Mingyue Sect would just throw him into the Yellow River to feed the fish later.  But the more this happens, the more the other party will push you further, thinking that you are weak and can be bullied.  Fan Kun immediately informed someone to ask the waiter at the restaurant about their origins.  The people surnamed Jia and Cui were Fan Kun's good friends. Naturally, he immediately began to help and test them. It would be best if they could accomplish something good.  "Where does this young master come from? It seems to be from the Jiangnan generation!" "Hangzhou!" Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong both grew up in Jiangnan. Although they speak Mandarin, they still have a Jiangnan accent.  "What are you doing in Bozhou?" "Business!" "What business!" "Big business!" What Lin Zhao wants to do is naturally big business, but it involves the livelihood of millions of people along the entire Yellow River.  .  "What big business?" "Your Excellency, you are asking too many questions" Lin Zhao replied unceremoniously, and he also wanted to see who was asking the question.  "It's nothing, just a piece of advice. Business in Bozhou is not easy, so you'd better take your time!" "Really?" Lin Zhao said coldly without answering.  The man surnamed Cui stepped forward and said: "It's better to be careful and listen to other people's advice to avoid suffering any disadvantages. It doesn't matter if you are a man, but if this delicate lady suffers, it will not be beautiful. Are you willing to bear it? At least we  "I can't bear to do it." "Your Excellency, respect yourself!" Lin Zhao clenched his fist slightly, and Li Cheng was ready to teach this bold man a lesson at any time.  "What's wrong? Is that wrong?" Cui, who may have been drunk, said, "Looking at this lady who is as beautiful as a flower and jade, you actually brought her out to make her suffer. Seriously"  "Yeah, you really don't know how to show mercy to women!" Fan Kun finally moved. This guy had already asked the clerk and learned that he was a production businessman from Jiangnan.  If you are just a businessman, then you have nothing to worry about.  His eyes fell on Mu Sihong again, and he was amazed. After all, she was a beauty from the south of the Yangtze River. She was really moist, smart, and charming!  Fan Kun bravely said: "Since your Majesty doesn't know how to show mercy to women, then I can do it reluctantly!" "Haha!" "I wonder if this pretty lady is your wife or a concubine? If she is your wife, why don't you divorce her immediately?  , I don¡¯t mind having a concubine; if it¡¯s a concubine, it¡¯s great to give it to me as a gift!¡± These words are extremely rude. The idea of ????concubines can indeed be given away, but there is no such thing as a forced purchase.  of.  As for forcing people to divorce their wives, it is even more abominable.  This kind of thing doesn't happen once or twice. Most of the concubines in the back house of Fan family come here like this.  Since he is the son of Tongpan, there is nothing anyone can do!  When Fan Kun saw Mu Sihong today, he was immediately moved, thinking that the two foreign businessmen, with his ability to cover the sky with one hand, would naturally be able to handle it.  But this time, it was obvious that he was wrong!  When the words fell to the ground, he suddenly saw a flash of figures in front of him, and a series of loud slaps in the face. Fan Kun staggered a few times, and he couldn't feel what was going on.  By the time everyone reacted, Yutong had already returned to his original position.  She was holding back a breath of bad breath and was already ready to attack. Lin Zhao immediately took action with a look of approval.  Yutong struck hard. After just a few slaps, Fan Kun's face swelled up and two of his teeth were spit out."Ouch!" Fan Kun covered his face and immediately howled like a ghost.  "He actually beats people. Is there any king's law? It's unreasonable!" Cui immediately yelled, "Wang's law? Reason?" Lin Zhao sneered and said, "Although the Cui family of Qinghe has declined, it has been passed down for thousands of years.  How come there is such a shameless person who confuses right and wrong, and is a flatterer in a house of poetry and etiquette? Are you worthy of being reasonable? " "You" The Cui family in Qinghe is declining, and so is this person named Cui.  Better off.  There was no hope for the imperial examination, and there was no way to earn a living, so he could only rely on his birth and reputation to hang out among the "Scholars."  On weekdays, he just relies on fawning over dandy boys like Fan Kun and drinking.  After all, it was a bit embarrassing. Today, Lin Zhao directly said it in public and brought out the ancestors of the Cui family, which immediately made him extremely embarrassed.  "Hmph, teach the ancestors of the Cui family of Qinghe a lesson for this shameless maniac!" After Lin Zhao finished speaking, Li Cheng rushed out.  The people of the Mingyue Sect focused on the young master. Lin Zhao's status was the prince, and although Mu Sihong was a concubine, she should be at the level of a royal concubine.  What is the concept of insulting the prince and concubine?  How could they let it go.  Therefore, he was very cruel. Cui immediately had teeth all over the floor and his wrist was instantly broken.  Fan Kun finally came to his senses. This businessman was so bold that he dared to hit him in Bozhou. He was really making trouble for Tai Sui.  The pain on his face and the loss of his face made him furious, calling for his subordinates to come up and teach him a lesson.  In the yamen of Yizhou Tongpan, there are naturally some servants and thugs following you when you go out.  The one named Jia fell at the end, but he could see it clearly.  The maidservant just now was very fast, so she was obviously a master.  Even though my own thugs are no match for others, it would be better to escape first.  If a hero doesn't want to suffer the immediate loss, go back and bring in some reinforcements.  While the followers rushed over, the man named Jia quietly slipped to the stairs.  " It's not that easy to walk. Yutong has eyes for six directions and ears for all directions. As soon as he moved, a green shadow flashed in front of his eyes. He flew up and fell heavily to the ground.  "Fight me and deal with these ignorant people!" Fan Kun seemed to have not seen the situation clearly, or was blinded by anger, and immediately ordered the servants to attack.  It's just that their combat power is really limited. Although there are dozens of them, they are no match for the four or five people on the other side.  In an instant, they were all knocked to the ground, with teeth all over the ground, and the sound of wailing and screaming could not be heard endlessly!  "Who is it that doesn't know how high the sky is?" Lin Zhao snorted coldly, and the three dandy boys were a little scared.  Face to face, they are no match at all.  "Madam, what do you think we should do with them?" "Husband, you can do whatever you want, but you can't forgive them!" Mu Sihong was also extremely angry. In the past, it was a last resort on the Qinhuai River.  Under such circumstances, she still maintained her integrity and dignity. She didn't expect to be so insulted today, and her heart was already filled with rage.  It's just that it's up to the husband to decide how to deal with these two people. After all, there are other things involved.  "That's good!" Lin Zhao nodded and said: "A Cheng, death penalty is avoidable, but living penalty is uncomfortable. You know what to do!" "I'm sorry, you thought you would completely lose the right to look at women and be interested in women!"  Li Cheng's words immediately frightened Fan Kun.  "What are you going to do? What are you doing?" Fan Kun stepped back and said, "My father is the general magistrate of Bozhou. If you dare to hurt me, you are seeking death! My father will definitely kill you." "Bozhou  "Tong San, how powerful!" Lin Zhao snorted coldly, the mighty Song Dynasty prince, Weiyuan Marquis, the minister with the power to regulate the river would care about a Tong San?  "It's not too late to beg for mercy now, I don't have to worry about you!" Fan Kun only said that the other party was scared when he heard his father's name, and he immediately became more confident.  "Begging for mercy? Are you kidding me!" Li Cheng stepped forward and kicked Fan Kun hard to the ground without hesitation.  "Ouch!" Fan Kun screamed and said loudly: "You are seeking death, my father will never let you go, never let you go!"  "How do you teach your son?" Lin Zhao smiled lightly and said, "A Cheng, please tell me how to teach your son!" "Yes!" Li Cheng stepped forward and kicked him.  There were almost no human voices shouting in pain.  Everyone could clearly see that this foot stepped directly on Fan Kun's thigh, and they seemed to hear the sound of the leg bone breaking.  The disciple of the Cui family in Qinghe was originally aggrieved and hoped to take revenge after the other party surrendered.  But when he saw this situation, he was stunned and he endured the severe pain in his wrist and did not dare to say a word.  "Mr. Fan, do you know that you are wrong? Who is it that doesn't know that the sky is high and the earth is high?"&nbsp; "You, I will never let you go, my father will never let you go!" Fan Kun, who fell to the ground, was in pain and extremely angry.  "Threats? Are threats useful to me? What do you think, Acheng?" For Lin Zhao, family is the most important thing.  For a man, if he can't protect his woman, what kind of man is he?  Dragons have reverse scales. If you insult Mu Sihong, you will trigger Lin Zhao's reverse scales.  Therefore, we must retaliate with thunderous means and show no mercy.  Li Cheng moved. No one could see clearly what was going on, but they all saw the fact.  Fan Kun covered his eyes, blood flowed between his fingers, and he could only hear him wailing: "My eyes, I can't see, I can't see" Fan Kun is blind!  Cui and Jia were shocked when they saw such a scene!  Make him completely lose the ability to look at women, and the other party really did it.  Then they lost the ability to think about women They looked at Fan Kun's crotch and subconsciously tightened their legs.  They knew that today they would offend the evil god.  No matter how you retaliate afterwards, you will definitely suffer the loss in front of you, and it will still be the most terrible loss.  "What? Is the threat effective? Are you still arrogant?" Although Fan Kun was still wailing, he wanted to curse, but his legs and eyes had scared him out of his wits.  How dare you curse?  It seemed that the other party didn't take Bozhou Tongfan seriously at all.  Arrogance and threats are useless. Not only will they not solve the problem, they will bring disaster to themselves.  "No, hero, spare your life, hero, spare your life" Just like all the dandy boys, they first make arrogant threats, and when that doesn't work, they keep begging for mercy.  Lin Zhao said lightly: "Okay, apologize first!" "I'm sorry, sir, madam, I was wrong, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please spare me!" Fan Kun was afraid that the other party would kill him in anger. According to the current situation  The situation is not impossible.  "You know you were wrong? It's not easy!" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "This is not your style. Where did the arrogance just now go?" "I was really wrong. I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" "This is a sincere apology.  Are you still thinking of avoiding the disaster first, and then gathering people to take revenge after leaving?" "I don't dare to think anything wrong!"  Just admit it, but it¡¯s more of a coward than what you say!¡± Cui and Jia did have such thoughts in their hearts. They were suddenly exposed by Lin Zhao and felt a little frightened for no reason.  They didn't know why, but when they saw Lin Zhao, they could feel an inexplicable pressure and fear.  For this purpose, Fan Kun will definitely be disabled even if he is not dead. As for the extent of his disability, it is difficult to say yet.  I really didn¡¯t look at the almanac when I went out today, and I encountered such an evil spirit!  Jia has not been seriously injured so far, but he knows that he will not have a good outcome.  Today's banquet was convened by him!  For this plan, I just hope that Tong San, Fan Kun¡¯s father, can get the news in time and come to the rescue as soon as possible.  It¡¯s impossible for him not to know about such a big thing happening in Deyuelou.  But why haven¡¯t people come yet?  If it's too late, it's too late.  But no matter how they call, the sky will not respond and the earth will not work!  "If you don't take action, then let's do it. Now that you do it, it will be done thoroughly."  No matter who comes today, they can't stop Lin Zhao.  "I'm sorry, if the apology works, why do you need Wang Fa? Besides, your apology is too late, and your heart is not sincere. I'm sorry" When Li Cheng heard this, he immediately did not hesitate and took the initiative.  Kun's crotch.  When a howl rose into the sky, people seemed to hear the sound of beans popping (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 466: The Revenge of "Killing" the Son

    A big event happened in Bozhou City today. Tong Fan's son was beaten in Deyuelou.  This kind of tidbits is the most popular, and it spreads like wildfire immediately and is talked about by everyone.  Rumor has it that Mr. Fan was beaten because he was drunk and impulsive and molested a beautiful woman, which angered his husband's family.  Fan Kun was notorious in Bozhou City. This kind of thing happened not once or twice, so the people immediately believed that Fan Kun was guilty of an old habit.  Only this time, he was punished for his impulsiveness and lust, and the people clapped their hands and cheered when they heard it.  Especially those who had been bullied by Fan Kun had the urge to set off firecrackers to celebrate.  I heard that Fan Kun was punished very miserably. One of his thighs was broken, his eyes were blind, and he became a rootless eunuch. Such an experience was really tragic.  He has become a cripple, a cripple who cannot take care of himself. He can no longer see the colorful world and can no longer think about women.  For a lustful person, this is the cruelest punishment, more cruel than killing him.  That taste is definitely worse than life!  While the people of Bozhou were feeling emotional, they were also curious about who could be so bold and so ruthless.  Although scum like Fan Kun is very abominable, he was solely responsible for what happened today, and no matter how he is dealt with, it is not an exaggeration.  But he is the son of Tong San after all, and he is a man with one hand covering the sky in Bozhou. Who has the courage to offend the Fan family?  I heard he was a businessman from the south of the Yangtze River, but how could a businessman have the guts to go against a son of an official?  It's unbelievable to say it.  Fan Jiyun, the general magistrate of Bozhou, didn¡¯t believe it either!  When he received the news and rushed to Deyuelou, he saw an unforgettable scene. His good son had changed his appearance after not seeing him for a few hours, and he encountered the darkest moment in his life.  When Li Cheng kicked him down, Fan Kun screamed and fainted completely.  Jia and Cui were also frightened. The servants and servants were also beaten to a pulp, and they didn't know why.  Fan Ji had no choice but to send his son back to his home immediately and ask a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.  At the same time, everyone was brought back to the house and interrogated strictly.  As for Deyuelou, it was directly sealed.  The boss is so helpless, how could this happen to him?  The guy didn't know what to say. Maybe he shouldn't have arranged Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong there.  He is usually very clever, but he has forgotten that Mr. Fan who is eating upstairs is lustful Maybe he should not tell Mr. Fan the details of the couple.  Obviously he is not a businessman, but now that Mr. Fan is seriously injured, will the Fan family cause trouble for them?  Speaking of which, the most damning thing is that damn Hu Xiucai. If he hadn't come out to make a big fuss, he wouldn't have attracted Mr. Fan and the others.  The reason seems to be the matter of the fish leaping over the dragon's gate, Qingshui Ze.  Who should be blamed for Qingshui Ze's incident?  It seems that some people are to blame!  But it was said that Fan Kun began to wake up after being sent back to the mansion, wailing and screaming continuously.  All the famous doctors in Bozhou City were invited to diagnose and treat Mr. Fan.  Fan Jiyun was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He wanted to know what happened and wanted revenge.  But before that, he was more worried about his son's condition.  Not long after, several people came out. Fan Jiyun immediately stepped forward and asked: "Sir, how is the situation?" "Sir, the young master's leg bone has been reattached, but he will be a little lame when he walks As for As for  " "What's going on, you should tell me quickly!" Fan Jiyun was so anxious that he couldn't help shouting.  Several famous doctors said tremblingly: "The young master's eye was scratched by a sharp instrument. We have already treated him with medicine, but there is no hope of recovery. And and" The doctor hesitated and said: "The young master's body was injured.  Even if he was hit hard, his life would be saved, but the heir might have no hope!" "What?" Fan Jiyun exclaimed and fell to the ground. He was stunned for a long time before murmuring: "How could this happen?"  He has only one son, and the family's legacy rests on him.  Therefore, I have been very fond of him since I was a child, but I didn't expect that today I would encounter a catastrophe.  Although his son brought back many concubines, he did not have any sons. Wouldn't this situation mean that his direct lineage to the Fan family was cut off?  Who is he with a broken leg, a blind eye, and no descendants? His attack is too cruel!  After Fan Jiyun was sad, he finally became furious. Although his son was not dead, he was worse off than dead. Such a "revenge of killing his son" was irreconcilable.  "Who is it? Who is he?" The famous doctors all left tremblingly, and Jia and Cui were brought over.  The son of the Cui family now has a broken wrist, a bruised nose and a swollen face. Although there are many doctors in the Tongpan Mansion, none of them came to treat his injuries, so he had to endure it.  Jia's situation is not bad, but he feels a little uneasy.  Although my uncle was the former prime minister, it was already in the past after all.  The strength of the family is not as good as that of the Fan family. He was the one who invited a few people to drink today, and something like this happened.Love is naturally to blame.  "What's going on?" "Shibo, Brother Fan fell in love with a young lady in Deyuelou today" Jia was not stupid, and he told the whole story clearly.  Let him know that it was his son who caused the trouble himself and no one else should be blamed, and then he can channel his hatred appropriately, and a lot of trouble will be saved!  Fan Jiyun knew that his son's daily behavior was the result of his doting.  Although it was his son who was at fault today, he was his son after all, and everything was completely forgivable.  Besides, even if you are at fault, you can't take revenge like this, right?  What a cruel attack!  "Who are those people?" "It's a businessman from Hangzhou!" Cui immediately rushed to answer, shouting in pain as he spoke, as if he wanted to tell Fan Jiyun, I was also injured for your son.  But Fan Jiyun didn't take him seriously at all. The Cui family in Qinghe was from a well-known family, but that was hundreds of years ago.  Now he is nothing. This guy is just a man who eats and drinks.  Maybe what happened to his son today was the result of his excitement, so he would naturally not feel good about it.  Jia is different. After all, he is the nephew of the former prime minister. Officials in power are naturally more polite.  "A businessman?" Fan Jiyun was really unbelievable. Although business was prosperous in the Song Dynasty, the status of businessmen was not that low.  But it can't be compared with the officials.  What's more, how could a businessman from a foreigner have such courage?  "What does that person look like?" "The couple spoke with Jiangnan accents and claimed to be production businessmen from Hangzhou. The man was in his twenties, handsome and distinguished. The woman was as pretty as a flower and jade. Then  He has several followers, all of them are masters, so if we take action, we will be defeated" Jia immediately told Li Fan Jiyun all the information he noticed.  Let him transfer all his hatred to that young man, and he will be less responsible "Jiangnan accent, twenty-something years old, extraordinary talent, these words combined together immediately made Fan Jiyun thoughtful."  Just when I thought of something, I heard a cry like a slaughtering pig.  "Master, who was responsible for my Kun'er being beaten like that? Have you caught him? Master, you must avenge him!" The person crying was Fan Kun's mother, Fan Jiyun's principal  Mrs. Room.  She only gave birth to such a son, and she didn't want to end up like this. How could she not feel distressed?  "Okay, I understand, you go take care of the child!" "Master" "Okay, don't cry and cry. If you weren't so coddled, would you be in this situation today?" This is what he said.  It's true that a legitimate son will naturally become a playboy if he is constantly pampered by this lady.  While Mrs. Fan regretted her past actions, she was also worried that her status as the principal wife was in jeopardy.  A childless main wife's status is in jeopardy!  As for Fan Kun¡¯s young lady and the concubines he snatched back, I felt very uncomfortable.  It¡¯s okay to be lame and blind, but I¡¯m no longer a man. Will I have to be a widow for the rest of my life?  It scares me to think about it.  It's just that at this moment, I can only endure it for now.  Although Fan Jiyun was angry, he still had a little sense in his heart.  How could a foreign businessman dare to be so domineering and arrogant? The situation at that time had already told him that he was the son of Tong San, but he was still emboldened and even more ruthless.  Either these people are crazy, or they have something to rely on.  Are you really just a businessman?  I'm afraid not.  After all, the identity of the businessman was only mentioned by the person himself.  Jia's description of the man seemed slightly inconsistent with the businessman's demeanor.  Who could that be? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Very young!  Jiangnan accent, Hangzhou Fan Jiyun kept chanting these words, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, and he seemed to think of something.  Weiyuan Hou Linzhao, in his early twenties, minister of the Ministry of Industry, minister with the authority to regulate rivers At the moment, there seems to be such a person on the boundary of Hebei Road that fits this characteristic.  I have long heard that this Minister Lin is of extraordinary magnanimity. I heard that the Empress Dowager specially betrothed several beautiful ladies in marriage Ah!  These characteristics seem to be consistent with the situation of this young couple today. If it is Lin Zhao, he really dares to beat up a Tongxuan Yameni.  With his status as the powerful Marquis of Yuanyuan and the Minister of Industry, it is not surprising that he would not pay attention to an ordinary general judge.  What's more, he knew very well what the arbitrary power to regulate the river meant.  Will it be him that his son provokes?  Shouldn't he go to Daming Mansion?  Why did it suddenly appear in Bozhou?  But it's not impossible.  All the conditions seem to match!  If that's the case, can you still take revenge?  With his own strength, he might not be able to fight against Lin Shilang.  Moreover, Mrs. Lin seems to be deeply loved by the Empress Dowager, and she seems to be in a relationship with Cao Cao.I can't afford to offend my uncle Guo's family because of his connections!  "I'm afraid it won't work just to let it go. My son has been beaten to a disability, how can I just let it go?"  Hearing his son's miserable wailing, Fan Jiyun felt very uncomfortable. How could he swallow this sigh of relief?

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 467: High profile is the way to go

    Fan Jiyun naturally would not give up, but when he thought of his opponent's identity, he hesitated.  The other party knew clearly that he was the son of Tong San, but instead dealt with him ruthlessly. This was so courageous.  As long as you are not a lunatic, you must have something to rely on.  Based on the available information, it is very likely that it is Weiyuan Hou, Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry.  Fan Jiyun didn't know why he appeared in Bozhou. At this moment, all he could think about was revenge for his son, and he had no intention of paying attention to anything else.  "You said they left in a hurry?" "Yes, they left before you arrived!" Jia had to answer truthfully. Without reinforcements, they really didn't dare to pursue them and could only watch helplessly.  Let Lin Zhao and others leave.  Fan Jiyun was silent for a moment, what could even Lin Zhao do?  I may not be really afraid of you.  Although he is a Marquis, Wang Fa is still here to beat my son to death. It is important to have an explanation for this matter.  Furthermore, not everyone on Hebei Road is afraid of you, there are still people who can suppress you.  Of course, now we need to confirm whether it is Lin Zhao.  As the general magistrate of Bozhou, his son was beaten and disabled. If he didn't do anything, wouldn't he be laughed at?  So Fan Jiyun immediately ordered a strict search at the city gate and searched for the murderer in the city.  No matter what you do, you have to create some noise. If it¡¯s not Lin Zhao, take it down immediately and cut it into pieces.  If so, then you have to think of another way.  Just after giving the instructions, a guest arrived.  The visitor is Han Jun, the chief registrar of Boping County. Naturally, the general magistrate of a prefecture will not pay attention to the chief registrar of a subordinate county.  But Master Han has another identity. He is the nephew of Mr. Han Qi. How can we neglect him?  "Master Fan. I heard that your son is injured? I came to visit you." "Yes. I believe you already know. Damn it, the gangster actually killed my son" Fan Jiyun burst into tears as he spoke, lying on his face.  On Han Jun's body, tears streamed down his face.  Suspecting that the murderer might be Lin Zhao, it was not easy to seek revenge with his own strength, so he began to make other plans.  In the entire Hebei Road, the only one who can control Lin Zhao at the moment, and Han Qi can establish a relationship with him.  Therefore, it is necessary to curry favor with Xianggong Han's nephew.  "My lord, please don't be sad. Has the murderer been caught?" Han Jun didn't know why, and he didn't have many thoughts. He just thought it was because Fan Jiyun was overly sad because his son had suffered a tragic accident.  "Not yet, people have been sent to arrest him." "Who dares to kill Mr. Ling?" Han Jun is also puzzled by this. There seems to be no one on the ground in Bozhou who dares to kill the Fan family.  "He is a young man with a southern accent, in his early twenties, very dignified. Extremely arrogant" "Huh?" Han Jun's expression immediately changed after hearing this description.  His expression was also slightly unnatural.  "What? What's wrong with Mr. Han" Han Jun said seriously: "Actually, I came here today for other things. I didn't hear about Mr. Ling until I entered the city." "Oh?" Fan Jiyun knew the other thing as soon as he heard it.  not simple.  "Does your Excellency know Lin Zhao, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry?" Fan Jiyun was suddenly shocked. Unsure of what Han Jun meant, he just nodded lightly.  "Lin Zhao may have arrived at Hebei Road!" "Is it serious?" Fan Jiyun's heart was filled with shock. Could it be true?  Is he the one my son met today?  "It should be true. The guard of honor of the Minister of Industry may be just an empty show." "What do you mean, Mr. Han?" Han Jun said leisurely: "I just heard your Excellency mention that person's situation. How come Lin Zhao is somewhat similar? That's not right.  !¡± Fan Jiyun originally planned to bring Han Jun in, find a way to let him deal with Lin Zhao, and then take advantage of Xianggong Han.  Unexpectedly, Han Jun had already thought of this step first, so naturally there was no hope.  It¡¯s difficult to stand out if you want others to help you!  So he asked: "What's wrong?" "There was news from my uncle that Lin Zhao has arrived at Daming Mansion, so he asked me to inform him that he needs to be careful about Qingshuize's affairs!" Han Jun said: "In this case, it stands to reason that he  You shouldn't be in Bozhou!" "Are you really in Daming Mansion?" Fan Jiyun suddenly became excited. It would have been better if it wasn't Lin Zhao.  I can completely overturn Bozhou. I can do whatever I want. I must leave that bold maniac dead without any body parts.  Han Jun said in a deep voice: "Maybe! The guy didn't identify himself, so it's not completely certain whether anyone on Hebei Road has seen him." "This" Fan Jiyun suddenly felt a little disappointed and whispered: "  That person from Bozhou" "Yes, I also have this worry. If he suddenly appears in Bozhou, it will be a bit troublesome."?.  We haven't settled the Qingshui Ze matter yet" "Ah!  "Fan Jiyun suddenly woke up. There is one thing that is extremely important at the moment. In comparison, it is really not a big deal for his son to be disabled. If something goes wrong, it will be the disaster of confiscating the family and annihilating the clan. "He is coming for Qingshui Ze.  of?  "    "Um!  "Han Jun regretted a little. His uncle had warned him at the beginning, but because the autumn harvest was coming soon, he was reluctant to part with hundreds of hectares of crops, so he delayed it for a while. Now that the autumn harvest was halfway through, when he heard that Lin Zhao had arrived at Daming Mansion, he immediately felt a little worried.  I'm anxious. Anyway, half of the grain has been harvested. It doesn't matter if it's flooded! When I was planning to come to Bozhou to discuss with other companies, I learned that Lin Zhao was suspected of being in Bozhou, which was undoubtedly shocking.  If Lin Zhao is really here, is it too late to do something about Qing Shuize? "This" Fan Jiyun suddenly became anxious. Is this much more serious than his son being beaten? What if Lin Zhao takes action against his son today?  Could it be because of this? Did he already know something and wanted to take action against the Fan family? "It's useless to be anxious!"  "Han Jun was also a little panicked. "What do you think Mr. Han has to say?  " Fan Jiyun thought to himself, it was really smart to bring Han Jun in. With him here, Mr. Han will never stand idly by, and it will be much easier to solve this matter. "First, we must first determine whether this person in Bozhou is  Lin Zhao?  Determine Lin Zhao¡¯s true whereabouts.  I will inform my uncle and ask him to confirm the identity of the Daming Mansion man.  "Han Jun said: "Besides, I'm afraid it's time for Qingshui Ze to have rippling blue waves.  " "Okay, I just don't know if it's too late. What if Bozhou is the one?  "Fan Jiyun had a premonition that it was probably Lin Shilang who beat up his son today. "He has not revealed his identity yet, so he can only be a murderer who hurts others. As a general judge, Mr. Fan is responsible for managing public security. This idea  Can't handle things well?  " Han Jun's words are very suggestive, and Fan Jiyun can tell that he is taking risks! "Isn't it better to have something unexpected?  " "It's not an accident, it's easier to arouse suspicion" "It's just his identity, I'm afraid" Fan Jiyun is not stupid, and he himself naturally doesn't want to be the scapegoat for such a risk. "What if?"  At that point, all we can do iswhether it's an accident or a crime, there's nothing we can do!  "Han Jun said: "Of course, this case involves your son, it seems that you should avoid it, and then it can be handed over to others for trial.  " Yes, I can also kill people with a borrowed knife! Fan Jiyun's heart suddenly became more enlightened, but it is an extremely risky thing after all. It's just that there is no turning back after doing some things. He has been taking risks from the beginning, and now he has no other choice.  . What's more, his father was a minister of Conglong when Emperor Yingzong ascended the throne. Even if something happened, there would be no way out. But he had forgotten what he was like.  Did you forget that in the history books, what happens to people who show their respect for themselves in front of the emperor? He thinks, with Han Xianggong's nephew standing in front of him, what should he be afraid of?  Fan Jiyun is not afraid, but Han Jun is very worried. Maybe the matter has not reached this point, and there is no need to be so nervous. If he takes such a desperate risk, will he  Still feeling guilty. Han Jun thought about it, but he still wanted to inform his uncle. Even if he was doing something risky like that, he shouldn¡¯t take the lead In a word, everyone has his or her own plan!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fan Jiyun ordered a large-scale search for the murderers in Bozhou City, but there were no results for the man and the woman.  This retinue seems to have evaporated from Bozhou City, completely missing. In fact, Lin Zhao and Mu Sihong are still in the city, and they are not afraid of anyone. They will not let go of a small general.  In his eyes, there was no need to run away. Long before they came, Mingyue Sect had purchased a good house in the city, so after Lin Zhao left Deyue Tower, he walked around the city several times to get rid of possible people.  After tailing him, he entered the deep courtyard. Although Fan Jiyun was looking for someone, he couldn't search from door to door, so he couldn't find anyone at all. "Husband, what happened today is a bit too much!  "Mu Sihong wanted to teach that cowardly madman a lesson, but he didn't expect him to be so ruthless. Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "If you dare to be disrespectful to my wife, he is seeking death on his own. He has not been killed.  It was an advantage for him.  ?"But if he lives like that, I'm afraid life would be worse than death!" "Then I have nothing to do with it. Let's avenge the women he harmed before!" After they came back, they inquired about the news and learned that Fan Yanei's  As a human being, Lin Zhao has no psychological burden.  As long as no one is killed or no one is killed, everything is easy to talk about.  "It's just that my husband wanted to keep a low profile, but today" Mu Sihong felt that because of herself, her husband's original plan was ruined, and she felt a little apologetic.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Don't worry too much. I just discovered today that there is actually nothing wrong with being high-profile. Sometimes, being high-profile is the way to go!" (To be continued)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 468: The Real and Fake Lin Shilang

    There is a reason for being high-profile. Lin Zhao originally wanted to be low-key.  However, if you encounter someone like Fan Kun who doesn't know the truth and is looking for death, there is nothing you can do.  Insults are of course intolerable, and they are the cruelest revenge!  "You can't keep a low profile, so just keep a high profile. Anyway, we have arrived in Bozhou smoothly, and some things have almost progressed. It's not a bad idea to take action in advance."  "Husband, will it be okay if you beat that man like that?" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "He can turn the world upside down with just one sentence?" "But what if he gets stabbed by Yan Guan?" Nothing else.  Although Mu Sihong knew how powerful Song Yanguan was, it seemed that her husband and the people at Yushitai were not able to cope with each other.  "Liu Guan?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Family scandals should not be made public. Once it is revealed, who is at fault first? We will need to analyze it carefully at that time. He, Fan Jiyun, cannot afford to disgrace this person, let alone bear the accusation."  "What's the crime? Not being able to teach your son well?" "Hey, I'll tell you when the time comes. It's up to people to say this." Lin Shilang is best at having a lotus tongue and so on.  No matter how you say it, who is responsible for the effect will naturally be different. In the final analysis, the competition is always about power and status.  "Oh!" Just relax and rest, nothing will happen. I think you have to eat this fish leaping over the dragon's gate.  "No need to bother!" In order to vent her anger and severely punish the perpetrators, Lin Zhao did not hesitate to change her original plan. She was already very touched.  If you have a husband like this, what else can you ask for?  "Just wait!" Lin Zhao's decision will naturally not be changed easily.  "Yeah!" After Mu Sihong left, Li Cheng came.  Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice: "How is the situation?" "I heard that the Tongpan Mansion is looking for the young master all over the city, but this place is very secretive and I can't find him here for the time being." Li Cheng immediately reported the news to his young master.  .  The place where Mingyue Sect is placed is absolutely impeccable in terms of privacy and security.  "Let him look for him, whatever he wants!" Lin Zhao sighed and said, "Actually, even if he doesn't look for me, I will go to see him. Why bother?" "Meet him?" Li Cheng was stunned for a moment.  , asked: "Young Master, are you planning to reveal your identity?" "Yes!" Lin Zhao said: "What happened today is too ostentatious. If the news spreads, it will definitely arouse some suspicion. Han Qi is not a kind person, guess it  Nothing is surprising." Lin Zhao didn't know.  The sudden appearance of the Yelujun brothers and sisters in Daming Mansion has caused a misunderstanding by Han Xianggong. In fact, he already has a better protection umbrella.  "When does the young master plan to take action?" "Don't worry, let's do something first and prepare a gift for Fan Tongpan!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It's not a good idea to come in empty-handed." "But please give me your orders, young master!" Lin Zhao asked  Said: "How are you investigating the Qingshui Ze matter? Who are involved?" "Bozhou Fan family, Jia family. And the Liu family of Gaotang It seems that there is also Han Xianggong's nephew, but there are not enough  Evidence." Mingyue Sect's efficiency is already very high, but it's not easy to get evidence.  What's more, I was worried about the spirit of fighting grass before, and my methods were very gentle.  "Evidence, Qingshui Ze can't change the place" Lin Zhaodao: "Spread the news and ask Mingyue Sect to purchase grain on a large scale and raise the price of grain. Although it would be better for me to double the price of grain!" Mingyue Sect's subordinates are actually  There are also many commercial institutions and many grain stores.  In addition to making money from doing business, it is also the best protection.  Maybe a restaurant, cloth store, grain store or brothel on the street is the intelligence agency of the Mingyue Sect.  "Yes!" Although he didn't understand the young master's intention, Li Cheng still accepted the order without hesitation.  Within the Mingyue Sect, Lin Zhao's words were the imperial edict and could not be questioned.  "I want to ask why?" Lin Zhao would not let the people below him perform tasks for no reason. He did not want them to think that the young master was doing whatever he wanted and was too tough.  If possible, tell them some reasons.  On the contrary, it can stimulate their enthusiasm and enable them to complete tasks better.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Actually, I'm not sure, I just want to see if those people are greedy for money. After all, greed is human nature!" "Will they be fooled?" "I don't know, I just have it.  Maybe. This way we can have more time to collect evidence No, to be precise, it will delay the other party's destruction of evidence." Lin Zhao was silent for a moment and said: "We can't show up for the time being. Fan Tongpan is in a rage right now.  , It may be that he is too sad, and it is very inconvenient to come to the door at this time. " "Sir, if that's the case, we don't seem to have much evidence" "?Don't worry, just because we don't have it doesn't mean others don't have it.  Lin Zhao said, "Go down and find that Hu scholar."  " "But he is a madman?  " "Is he really crazy?  you sure?  Lin Zhao asked back and said leisurely: "Actually, it doesn't matter even if he is crazy. Being crazy doesn't mean he knows nothing."  " "The words of a madman cannot be counted and cannot be proved as solid as a mountain.  "Li Cheng reminded him kindly. "At least there are clues to be found. Furthermore Hu Xiucai doesn't have any, but where is his dead father?  " "Yes, I will do it immediately!  "    "correct!  Lin Zhao hesitated for a moment and said, "Looking up the details of Bozhou Zhizhou, isn't it said that Zhizhou and Tongpan are natural enemies?"  Since we have offended Tong San, we have no choice but to find Mr. Zhizhou to smooth things over.  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The search in Bozhou City is still continuing, but unfortunately there has been no result. In this regard, Fan Jiyun has two opinions  This judgment is true. If the other party is really just a businessman, he is afraid to hide and dare not come out. Of course, it is also possible that he is really Lin Zhao and is not showing up now.  It's not that he is afraid, but that he has other plans. But what is the other party planning? In addition, because of his son's injury, a lot of women at home are crying and bored Is it Lin Zhao?  Not sure, it really makes him sleepless. The news has been sent to Daming Mansion, and he doesn¡¯t know what Mr. Han¡¯s judgment is! Han Qi from Daming Mansion did receive a letter from his nephew. Why is it suspected that Lin Zhao is in Bozhou?  How could this happen? Then who is this person in Daming Mansion? There are not many people with such characteristics. And various signs indicate that this person is probably Lin Zhao. Of course, if it wasn't him, how could anyone ask about it?  Yes, it may be a coincidence, or Lin Zhao is trying to hide his identity. It is also possible that the one in Bozhou is not so high-profile. If Lin Zhao really came to Hebei Road secretly, he must have a conspiracy. Logically speaking, he shouldn't.  How could someone reveal his identity so easily But an ordinary person would definitely not dare to beat Tong Fan's son. Dare to do something dangerous shows that the other party is reliable. This is very similar to Lin Zhao's identity. Is it him?  If it was him, what was the purpose of his actions in Bozhou? What message did he want to send? Han Xianggong felt that even if he was punishing a daring man who molested his wife, he didn't need to be so tough.  There must be a reason for Lin Zhao to do this. Mr. Han has been wallowing in the court for too long, so he looks at everything with deep eyes and far-reaching thoughts. But this time, Lin Zhao's approach made him a little bit confused.  I don¡¯t understand. The only thing that is certain now is that Lin Zhao is indeed cheating. His purpose in coming to Hebei must not be simple. So the officials really don¡¯t trust him? This is what makes Xianggong Han the most.  What he was worried about was, again, it was not Lin Zhao, but the emperor behind Lin Zhao, Zhao Xu.  What, this is the most troublesome thing. If he really goes to Bozhou, things will be worse than imagined. The most serious place of the Yellow River explosion is in Bozhou, and that is the weak link, but others can find it at a glance.  The crux is the right medicine. Is it because he has extraordinary ability and knows about Hebei Road in advance, or is there someone who helps him find out the information? It can be seen that everything on Hebei Road is not hidden from other people's eyes. Who is this person?  The idea was so complicated that when he thought about it, he would subconsciously think of the person on the dragon chair in Bianjing. So, what is the purpose of Lin Zhao going to Bozhou?  Looking for evidence, it seems that there is only one answer!  While Xianggong Han was frightening himself, he was also thinking about how to solve this problem.  If the incriminating evidence is destroyed in time, it seems unreasonable to die without proof.  The most important thing is that the nephew must not be involved. If something happens to others, he is just derelict in his duties and is not a big deal.  If the nephew is implicated, it will be troublesome!  At that time, someone will definitely make a big fuss, and there will be various connections, and I can't escape it.  I don¡¯t know if he has done everything he asked him again and again.  Xianggong Han was worried and immediately sent his confidants to Bozhou again to remind his unfulfilled nephew.  In addition, there is another very important thing: determine where Lin Zhao is?  It seems that Hebei Road is going to stage a drama about the real and fake Lin Shilang.  In Daming Mansion, I am still a supporting role!  Forget it, let¡¯s go meet him and see who this Daming Mansion guy is.??Holy?  Xianggong Han immediately changed into casual clothes, and he looked like an old gentleman who had read a book. Once Xianggong Han became simple and honest, he would not be recognized as a minister in the court at all!  Ordinary people can¡¯t recognize it, but some people can.  In a teahouse opposite the Daming Mansion Office, a person whispered in the ear of an old man: "Sect Master, Old Man Han is out!" "Really? Then let's follow up and have a look!" The voice sounded exactly like Tie Man Tie.  There is no doubt that the sect leader Di Qing is just disguised and does not look like his original appearance at all.  The iconic tattoo on his face was handled properly without any flaws!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 469: Death for Man and Money

    In Bozhou City, Han Jun sneezed suddenly, thinking that his uncle must be worried about him again.  The matter in Qingshuize is being handled at an accelerated pace, and I think it will be properly resolved in a short time.  As for Lin Zhao's affairs in Bozhou, it doesn't matter. He hasn't appeared in public yet, so he will have the opportunity to deal with the aftermath.  What's more, Fan Jiyun's old dog was extremely angry with Lin Zhao because his son was maimed.  If something happens, Fan Jiyun will definitely take action.  There is a saying that a strong dragon cannot overwhelm a local coward. No matter how powerful Lin Zhao is, in the hands of a local coward like Fan Jiyun, it is not easy to take advantage in a short period of time.  What's more, Daming Mansion still has his uncle controlling the entire Hebei Road, what else can happen? ?? Han Jun has a very good mentality. He believes that his uncle has a high status and has made great contributions to the Emperor Zhao family. He is favored by the saints and his status is as stable as Mount Tai.  As long as he is here, the sky will not fall.  He is not as knowledgeable as Xianggong Han. In fact, he also has the style of a playboy, so he is somewhat ignorant of the heights of heaven and earth.  Therefore, he was not aware of the danger at all, and did not even take Han Xianggong's advice seriously.  So he delayed the Qingshui Ze matter. Hundreds of hectares of land contained a lot of food, which was definitely a big loss.  Therefore, it was delayed until the autumn harvest time. Now nearly half of the harvest has been harvested, and there is still a lot left.  I originally wanted to harvest them all, but something like this suddenly happened in Bozhou City.  Lin Zhao came suddenly, of course, maybe it was just a false alarm.  Of course, it¡¯s always good to be prepared.  The revelation of Qing Shuize's matter will be a problem after all.  Han Jun didn't think there would be too serious consequences, thinking that his uncle Han Qi would help him settle it, but it was a bit troublesome after all.  Not to mention being punished by his uncle, out of this mentality, he decided to reluctantly dispose of the remaining grain and hundreds of hectares of land in Qingshui Ze.  Speaking of which, Han Jun is really reluctant to part with it. He has made a lot of money from there in the past few years.  In recent years, the Yellow River has been flooded, and places like Hebei have been left destitute.  There are no other sources of profit at all.  What's more, I am just a small county clerk, what extra income can I make?  Han Jun knew very well how he came to be the chief clerk. He was able to prosper and get some respect, all because of his uncle's name.  But my uncle is already in his 60s and will be working soon. He knows a lot about things like leaving tea cold.  Although my uncle still has many old disciples.  But after all, it is not as much support and protection as him himself.  Furthermore, Han Jun is somewhat self-aware.  He knew that he was not qualified to be an official. It was okay to have his uncle's protection in Hebei in the past few years.  In the future, you will not be able to go far alone. Since your official career is hopeless, you can only find other ways to seek wealth.  It is also good to accumulate more property. It is also a good choice to resign and return to your hometown to become a rich man in the future.  Flies won¡¯t bite seamless eggs.  It was precisely because Han Jun had such an idea that someone found him.  Qingshui Ze is originally a lake. Because the sediment content of the Yellow River is relatively heavy, it gradually siltates over time and the water level is much lower.  So someone took a fancy to that piece of land and started the project of reclaiming land from the lake.  The lake is not deep and can be easily cleaned.  In addition, the sediment deposited by the Yellow River water.  It is very fertile and is a good choice for farming.  Moreover, it is connected to the Yellow River, and irrigation is very convenient as long as canals are built.  Therefore, the lake was surrounded by people who wanted to build fields, and a lot of fertile land was cultivated. After several years of cultivation, the yield was much higher than that of other places.  It has become a rare fertile farmland in Bozhou.  However, Qingshui Ze is related to the role of Yellow River water control, flood storage and diversion.  After the lake reclamation matter is exposed, there will definitely be trouble.  Those who can do such things are powerful in themselves, such as Bozhou Tongpan Fan family.  However, they feel that protecting this land by themselves seems to be a bit too light.  So looking for a bigger protective umbrella, Han Jun fell into their eyes.  The name of the magistrate, the nephew of Lord Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road, just drag him in.  Han Qi will become their protection.  At least everything will be fine on Hebei Road.  Furthermore, Han Qi was a former prime minister. He was highly respected and had a deep foundation in the court.  With his protection, everything is safe.  It was under this circumstance that Han Jun was pulled in.  He was given hundreds of hectares of fertile land for free, so he would naturally harvest a lot of food every year, and the Han army also made a lot of money.  All of a sudden, his original dilemma of being a poor little bookkeeper was changed.  You must know that these lands were created out of nothing. The court did not know that they did not need to pay any taxes. They only needed to hire some helpers and all they earned were pure profits.  After getting so much money, Han Jun was naturally happy.  It's just that this matter must be hidden from his uncle, and he doesn't dare to let his uncle know.  It has been concealed very well for two years, so it has made a lot of profits.  However, paper cannot contain fire after all, and once the outermost layer of paper is burned, the situation may be very serious and get worse.  SinceAfter the Qinggu River Project, the water flow in the eastward flow of the Yellow River gradually increased, posing some threat to Qingshui Ze.  However, because the water flow was relatively small in the first two years, the impact was very limited and can be avoided completely.  But in recent years, the situation has changed.  Rainfall in the Yellow River Basin was very severe, causing very serious floods.  The current is so strong that it is about to submerge Qingshui Lake.  This is the food and interests of many powerful families, how can it be so submerged?  Especially since the people in charge at that time were juniors who didn't know the importance, they were even more reluctant to part with the benefits that were about to be obtained.  So these people made a surprising decision. They actually built a cofferdam in the Yellow River to gradually slow down the flow of water.  Qingshui Lake has been saved, but the floods from the nearby Yellow River cannot be drained out. The water level continues to increase, and even backflow occurs.  A large amount of river water flowing eastward of the Ergu River cannot flow eastward to the sea, so it continues to gather and gradually flows back.  The entire Yellow River water is accumulated in this section of the Ergu River.  The water volume of the Yellow River continues to increase, and the pressure on the river banks continues to increase. When it becomes unbearable, the only result is that the banks will burst.  Therefore, the newly built river embankment upstream of Damingfu was not very strong because it was relatively short-lived.  Coupled with the nature of water flowing downwards, this place has the lowest terrain to the north, so the breach occurred here.  The Yellow River bursting its banks this time was certainly a natural disaster, but it was caused by floods caused by rainfall.  But if the east current had not been blocked, timely guidance, and some flood diversion along the way, the situation might not have been so bad, and it would have been possible to get through without any danger.  But it happened that many factors were combined together, so the worst result happened Unfortunately, when Han Xianggong was in his sixties, he led people to strengthen the Yellow River embankment in the rain, but in the end such a situation could not be avoided.  After the incident, an explanation must be given to the court.  Therefore, such a thing was quickly discovered. Han Xianggong became angry and was about to take someone away, only to find that his nephew was also involved.  Killing relatives for righteousness?  Mr. Han couldn't do it. His parents died early. If his brother hadn't raised him carefully, how could he have grown up?  If his brother hadn't taught him hard and supported him in his studies, how could he have had the opportunity to roll his name outside the Donghua Gate and become the powerful prime minister?  People must know how to repay kindness. It is because of this kindness that Mr. Han loves his nephew so much.  Now that he had to report his nephew, Han Qi asked himself if he couldn't do it.  A person can be decisive and resolute in court, but when facing relatives, it's a different story.  Helpless, Han Qi just pretended not to see him and let his nephew go, as well as others.  Then he reported to the court against his will that the breakup was due to a natural disaster.  Anyway, the Yellow River will burst once every two or three years. It is not surprising that something like this happens, and it can be fooled.  Furthermore, Hebei Road can cover the sky with one hand, and some things can be fooled in this way.  Unfortunately, he forgot something. The construction of Ergu River was in the second year of Xining. It was the first time Emperor Zhao Xu regulated the Yellow River after he came to the throne. Wang Anshi also participated in it. Unfortunately, it ended in failure.  Zhao Xu felt very uncomfortable. How could he let go of such an embarrassing thing?  Zhao Xu made up his mind to manage the Yellow River well. If there was nothing he could do, there would be no feasible plan.  Out of a series of considerations, Lin Zhao proposed a strategy to regulate the river.  Emperor Zhao Xu then made up his mind to insist on supporting river regulation, and naturally he had to thoroughly investigate the reasons for the Yellow River breach.  So Lin Shilang came like this, and the situation was suddenly beyond Han Qi's control.  The only solution for now is to destroy the evidence.  The cofferdam in the Yellow River has been demolished, but the fertile fields in Qingshui Ze were not destroyed immediately because of their temporary connection.  It wasn¡¯t until Lin Zhao suddenly appeared in Bozhou that Han Jun became a little anxious.  He was going to the Tongpan Mansion to discuss relevant matters with the Fan family.  But on the way, I discovered something.  The price of food in Bozhou has risen, and it has more than doubled!  Several grain stores along the way are like this, which shows that the market is like this.  After Han Jun inquired about it, he learned that due to the floods in the Yellow River, the entire Hebei Road was not harvested, and there were many places where harvests were impossible. Things are rare and expensive, so high prices are inevitable.  It is autumn now, and after winter, the price will be higher, so we buy and store it at a high price in advance.  Han Jun was immediately moved when he heard this. Those hundreds of hectares of land can harvest a lot of food!  He only harvested less than half, and the rest When he thought about doubling the price, Han Jun felt a little excited.  It seems that there is no need to worry about Qingshui Ze. This Bozhou person may not be Lin Zhao, otherwise why didn't he show up?  My uncle said that he was in Daming Mansion, so he couldn't be wrong.  Yu ?Almost a series of thoughts came to mind to support this idea.  Master Han has also completely forgotten the old saying: People die for money, birds die for food!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 470: Make the noise bigger

    "Li Cheng, have you finished raising food prices?" Seeing Li Cheng walking in, Lin Zhao opened his mouth and asked.  "It's done, sir, you can rest assured!" Li Cheng said: "I knew that the young master was coming to Bozhou, so I had made preparations beforehand. In addition, I wanted to cooperate with the young master's plan to provide food for disaster relief on Hebei Road, so I specially merged several grain stores.  Now it's all available. The price has more than doubled and it's already out!" "Good, I'm afraid someone might be interested now!" Lin Zhao was not sure, so he just gave it a try.  Li Chengdao: "Sir, as soon as this move comes out, all the grain shops in Bozhou City will follow suit. The price of food in this area is probably going to skyrocket! After winter, the people's life will probably be difficult." The master came to Hebei.  One purpose is to win over the people and improve their prestige among the people.  It would be bad if this had a negative impact, so Li Cheng reminded him kindly.  "You are right, very good!" Lin Zhao said: "Let those profiteers follow suit first, they will die miserably by then! If not, how can we keep the abundant food in Qingshui Ze? This winter's famine  It is inevitable. Although grain can be transported from the Jianghuai River to provide disaster relief, and our contribution is still insufficient, the grain in Hebei Road itself is very important. The grain in Qingshui Ze cannot be wasted. Although it is not right to build fields around the lake, the grain is already mature!  Yes, it's a crime to abuse it. You can't take advantage of those bold and crazy people, and you can do good deeds by giving them a bite!" "That's great!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I won't make dirty money.  , the first time we came to Hebei Road, the commotion was naturally louder. " "Actually, the commotion was already big enough. The matter of Deyuelou has become the top news in Bozhou, and the young master has become the focus of curiosity and admiration of countless people.  " "You guys can make fun of me!" Lin Zhao said: "That's not a big deal. Besides, I can't leave a name This time I have to let people in Hebei know that it is my masterpiece, Marquis Weiyuan!  Hey!" "By the way, have you found the Hu Xiucai you asked for?" Li Cheng said with a smile, "It's okay, sir. Do you want to see him?" "Very well, let's meet him!"  Zhao gave a shout of approval and prepared to take a look at this Hu Xiucai first to see if he could find some breakthrough from him.  "Okay!" "Don't forget, closely monitor the situation in Qingshui Ze and choose a suitable time to take action!" "Yes!" Hu Xiucai was quickly brought up and he was walking on the street.  Suddenly he was kidnapped and arrived here blindfolded.  I thought it was a kidnapping, but he is a poor scholar, who would kidnap him?  Could it be revenge? Hu Xiucai was self-aware and knew what he had done.  If you offend someone, revenge is entirely possible.  But I didn¡¯t expect that when I opened my eyes, I saw Lin Zhao, the merchant who asked about the situation of Qingshui Ze in Deyuelou.  "Who are you? Why are you arresting me?" At Deyuelou, Hu Xiucai actually witnessed Lin Zhao beating Fan Kun violently.  Fan Kun was very hateful, and he naturally clapped his hands and celebrated when he was beaten.  But Lin Zhao was also quite ruthless, remembering the situation at that time.  He was a little creepy.  Fortunately, he was afraid, so he slipped away first.  The followers of Mingyue Sect naturally noticed his departure, but did not make things difficult for him, so they were able to get away from this incident.  "No need to panic, scholar. I'm sorry to invite you here today!" "What are you trying to do?" "Nothing to do, scholar, don't panic!" Lin Zhao said with a smile, "I don't mean any harm.  But I want to ask Xiucai about Qing Shuize. Of course, there are also some things about your father. " "Who are you? Why do you ask this?" Hu Xiucai was actually not very confused.  The man in front of me is definitely not a fish business.  "Actually, you don't have to ask. At least I am an enemy of the Fan family. I want to expose them, but I don't have enough evidence!" "Is it useful to expose them? Unless I go to Bianjing to file an imperial complaint. But officials protecting each other may not be able to touch them!  "Hu Xiucai asked: "Can you do it?" "I can do it, but there is something missing!" "You" "If I can do it, can Xiucai take out what you have?  "Uh" "I'll prove my ability. Can you prepare your things?" Hu Xiucai left without saying a word.  "Master, what is his condition?" "He is tempted, he will agree!" "He is not a madman!" &nbsp; "Who said he was a madman?" Hu Xiucai was certainly not a madman. When his father died due to depression, he openly accused certain people in the hope of getting an explanation. Of course, the extent of the initial revelation was not profound.  But later he found that it didn't work at all, and his safety was threatened to a certain extent.  Because the Song Dynasty valued literature over martial arts, he, a scholar, naturally received a lot of attention. In addition, there was a public exposure. If he was killed, there would be three hundred taels of silver in this place, which aroused suspicion.  So, they tried every means to give him the title of a madman.  He just saved a small life and has been living in peace and harmony.  However, as time passed, Hu Xiucai still spared no effort, and the extent of the exposure became more and more profound, and the other party became more and more afraid, and then wanted his life.  He also thought about leaving Bozhou to redress his grievances, but he couldn't leave Bozhou City at all.  At this time, the only way to save your life is to continue to be crazy, and you start to pretend to be mentally disturbed.  Naturally, a lunatic's words cannot be trusted. There are many adults who have been "falsely accused", but instead of arguing with him, they appear to be calm-minded.  However, Hu Xiucai gave up acting because of this and has been exposing it in this way.  Today there seemed to be hope at last, but Hu Xiucai was worried whether it was a trap set by the other party.  There were a lot of things like this in the past. The reason why the other party didn't dare to harm me earlier was because he wanted to know the whereabouts of that thing!  Although I saw this man cripple Fan Kun today, how do you know it was not a cruel trick?  Isn't it just pretending.  Hu Xiucai was a little unsure, so he hesitated.  But that man was right. If he could prove his ability, he would be willing to contribute a small amount "Sir, how did you know?" "Hey!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I asked Yu  Tong went to observe some details. This Hu Xiucai was actually quite cautious. There were various signs that a mentally disturbed person would not behave like him. The men you sent were all men, but the girls were not careful.  , some gains!¡± ¡°Yes, I will pay attention to it in the future!¡± ¡°How is the situation with contacting the governor?¡± ¡°Hui Gongzi, I know that the surname is Li Mingru in Bozhou, he is in his fifties, and he is very knowledgeable, but he seems not to be in Bozhou.  How to take care of things. "Li Ru, your name is really special!  Whatever it is, that¡¯s right, we just need it!  "    "ah?  " "With a strong judge, Zhizhou can easily be ignored. It seems that it is necessary to pay a visit sometime!  There was a Li Ru in the Three Kingdoms, who was Dong Zhuo's counselor. Look at this guy from Bozhou, how capable he is?  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¡°Put the Qingshui Ze matter on hold?  " Fan Jiyun was a little surprised when he heard this in Tongpan Mansion. Han Jun nodded and said: "Master Fan, you also know that there are many people involved in Qingshui Ze, and it is not for you and me to make the decision.  Now that the price of food in Bozhou has doubled, it would be a pity if the remaining food was wasted!  After winter, food will inevitably be in short supply, which costs hundreds of thousands of dollars!  " "Humph, my son is already like that, what do you need money for?  "Fan Jiyun is filled with sorrow when he sees his son's miserable appearance every day. "Mr. Fan, please don't be sad. It's a pity what happened to your son, but do you have other heirs?  Does the Fan family still want to pass on the inheritance?  "Han Jun said in a deep voice: "Lin Zhao is very proud now. If you want to deal with him, you will definitely need to ask for help, and you will need a lot of money" "This" "Uncle said that Lin Zhao is in Daming Mansion, I think so.  You can¡¯t go wrong!  As long as we seize the time to harvest and prepare water diversion channels, as soon as the food reaches the shore and water is poured immediately, we should be able to make it in time!  "Han Jun is now a bit obsessed with money. He has made a decision to stop after this incident and return to his hometown to become a rich man. Fan Jiyun was still hesitant at first, but then he thought about it. Han Jun is Han Qi's nephew.  He has to rely on Xianggong Han for revenge. It seems difficult to refute his nephew. Besides, everyone dares to do this. If anything happens, Xianggong Han will take care of it. "Okay!  Fan Jiyun agreed reluctantly and said, "Please ask Mr. Han to verify it again. We are also ready at any time!"  " "That's natural!  " "Master, that Hu Xiucai is missing!  "This very discordant news came at this inappropriate time. "How could this happen?  "When he mentioned this person, Fan Jiyun was a little annoyed and worried at the same time. "I don't know, he just disappeared anyway!  "Could it be" Fan Jiyun immediately thought of the worst outcome. But Han Jun shook his head repeatedly and said: "Probably not. I heard that the incident of getting the Yue Tower that day seemed to be caused by him."  Brother Shi was seriously injured and it was known throughout the city. He must have been hiding because of fear.  "ExactlyAt the critical moment, Han Jun didn't want any news to shake Fan Jiyun's determination.  For Qing Shuize's affairs, we need to rely more on the Fan family.  "Oh, my family's scandal has been known to the whole city. It's really embarrassing!" Fan Jiyun sighed, his thoughts drifted to this, and he thought about other things.  After a long time, he said: "Mr. Han, please inform me of the verified information from my uncle in time!" "Okay!" At this time in Daming Mansion, Mr. Han, dressed in coarse linen clothes, came to the market and sneezed violently.  , and a bad premonition came to mind.  Not far from the opposite side, a pair of young brothers and sisters were chatting and laughing while shopping. The man was handsome and graceful; the woman was cute and graceful (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come and vote on it.  Recommended tickets, monthly tickets, and your support are my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read).

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 471: The Monk Two-Year-Old

    "Brother, look at these pens, inks, papers and inkstones. They are so exquisite. Buy some and give them to mother mother. She will definitely like them." On the street of Daming Mansion, Lu Rong saw the Four Treasures of the Study and made up his mind.  Their mother, Xiao Guanyin, was a well-known talented woman who was good at music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and poetry, and she naturally loved these things very much.  Lu Jun took a look and nodded: "Although it is not expensive, it is still exquisite. I think my mother will like it. If I can get a few more good poems, my mother will be even happier." " Along the way.  I have heard some, but unfortunately they are all vulgar works after all!" Lu Rong shook his head regretfully and said leisurely: "It's not as good as the song "The clouds make tricks, the flying stars convey hatred, and the silver man travels far away in secret" "Two  If love lasts for a long time, how can it last forever?" Lu Jun shook his head and said: "Girl, you are still too young, don't think about these things. You are the apple of our eye, there is no difference between you and him.  "Think about those things!" "Humph" The little girl seemed a little unconvinced and felt a little uncomfortable.  "There is a difference in identity, there is a difference between the north and the south. Besides, he is already married and has children, so you can take care of yourself." Lu Jun had already discovered that his sister was in love, something was wrong, and he hurriedly tried to dissuade her, for fear that it would develop more seriously and cause unnecessary trouble.  "Yeah!" Lu Rong agreed, but he didn't know why and felt a little sad.  She agreed with her mouth, but in her heartit felt completely different.  "Oops!" Lu Rong was thinking about something and lost his mind for a moment. He accidentally bumped into an old man while walking.  Several personal followers were a little nervous, and they relaxed a little when they realized that they bumped into an old man.  "Old sir, I'm sorry!" Lu Rong was very polite.  He has followed his mother since childhood.  Good upbringing and good character.  Lu Jun also said: "My sister-in-law is unintentional, please forgive me, old man!" The old man in gray cloth and linen smiled and said: "It's okay." "Ah, the old man also bought pen and paper?" Lu Rong saw that the old man was very kind, so he  I had a few casual conversations with him.  "Yes, I am buying the Four Treasures of the Study for my grandson!" The old man laughed and said, "Are you guys doing the same?" Lu Rong said, "The literature and education of the Song Dynasty was really prosperous!" He saw that the old man was dressed very simply, and seemed to be an ordinary commoner, but he still wanted to buy it.  The pen, ink, paper and inkstone were given to children and grandchildren to learn and use, so they were greatly admired.  Lu Jun clearly noticed something inappropriate in the younger sister's words.  He smiled and said, "The old man has passed down his poetry and calligraphy to the family, and his descendants will definitely be Jinshi in high school." "Haha, I really hope that my descendants will be able to roll their names outside the Donghua Gate, but I don't know if they will have such a blessing!" The Great Song Dynasty Palace Examination, the Golden Palace Biography  It is held at Donghua Gate, which is the most glorious moment for scholars.  The old man thought so, but his mood was very complicated.  Is the roll call outside Donghua Gate really good?  How did you get to where you are today?  Is it good or bad.  No matter what, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, let them follow them!  "This young master is handsome and handsome. He has extraordinary talent, but he has the potential to be the number one scholar." The old man changed his subject.  He immediately pulled Lu Jun who was standing aside.  Di Qing and his subordinates saw this scene from a distance and couldn't help but feel a little confused.  "Sect Master, it seems that Old Man Han went up to strike up a conversation on purpose." "That's right! Although the girl accidentally bumped into him, he kept looking at the two of them and took the initiative to get closer" "The reason why he went out quietly was to  Met these two people by chance?" The followers of Mingyue Sect were very puzzled and found Han Qi's behavior very strange.  Di Qing was also full of doubts. What kind of medicine did Han Qi buy in the gourd? What was he doing?  "Maybe these two young people are special!" This seemed to be the only reasonable explanation at the moment. Di Qing looked at Lu Jun in the distance, thoughtfully.  Although this young man deliberately restrained his sharp edge, his bearing could not be hidden, and he looked like he was not an ordinary person.  Especially Han Qi's attitude is intriguing. It seems that he needs more attention.  Di Qing didn't know that Han Qi regarded this young man as his son.  The old man was Han Qi. He was relieved when he received the news that Lin Zhao was suspected of appearing in Bozhou.  On the one hand, he was careful about Bozhou and told his nephew to deal with the tail as soon as possible. On the other hand, he wanted to verify the Daming Mansion person to see if it was Lin Zhao.  The matter was of great importance, and Han Qi did not hesitate to come forward in person to verify one or two things.  Even if it¡¯s awkward when we officially meet in the future, we won¡¯t hesitate!  So he changed into ordinary clothes and went out, and watched as the young man and woman approached He was originally thinking about how to approach and strike up a conversation. After all, Mr. Han had never done this kind of thing before, he had no experience, and he was even a little embarrassed.  Unexpectedly, Lu Rong was thoughtful and bumped into him accidentally.  This was the best excuse. Mr. Han immediately got into the act and leaned in. Everything seemed to be seamless.  "BelowHow can one have such honor if he has little talent and little knowledge!  " Lu Jun waved his hands hurriedly, and there was a trace of doubt in his heart. Who is this old man? Is he just an ordinary old man who talks a lot, or does he have other agendas? There are doubts in his heart, and he is somewhat afraid. "Oh, where?  talk!  "Han Qi immediately quoted scriptures and had a conversation with Lu Jun, and his words were full of temptation. Lu Jun was very cautious, but Lu Rong was too young after all, especially when it came to poetry and literature, so he immediately felt a little unsteady and cautious.  You must know that Xianggong Han is a Jinshi, and he is very knowledgeable and has many works. In this way, some information will be revealed in his words and deeds.  Being cunning and cunning, it is easy to catch things that are useful to oneself. ¡°Forgive me for being honest, you two don¡¯t seem to be my descendants from the official family of the Great Song Dynasty!  " Lu Jun was suddenly startled. Could it be that the other party has revealed his identity? In the past few days, his guards said that someone seemed to be following him, but they were not very sure. Now it seems that it is indeed the case. Lu Rong suddenly thought  He was a little nervous. After all, he was still young and could not be as calm as his elder brother. However, Lu Jun looked calm and held his sister's little hand. He smiled and said, "The old man is really fiery, and I won't hide it.  My sister-in-law and I came from Liaodong.  My family was originally an aristocrat of the Bohai Kingdom, so the Central Plains Sinology was passed down to our family, but it¡¯s just a long time ago.  Only a small part.  Not complete.  I admire Han culture very much.  So I came to your country to travel, hoping to make some progress.  As expected, the Song Dynasty was a huge country, rich in resources, outstanding people, and extremely rich, which was an eye-opener for us.  Just like Mr., he seems ordinary.  But he was also knowledgeable and experienced. Compared with the Song Dynasty, Bohai was really far behind!  " People from Bohai, this argument that has been discussed long ago has not come into use until today. " Lu Rong also smiled and said: "My mother loves the culture of the Central Plains, so I want to buy some exquisite pens, inks, paper and inkstones to give to her!"  " "It turns out to be Bohai Gao Xian, disrespectful and disrespectful!  "Han Qi is very shrewd. The popularity of these two people is somewhat different from that of the Central Plains people. Coupled with some temptations in his words, he is already seventy-eight points certain in his heart. Bohai people. It is possible. Is it really so? Some words cannot be said.  Seeing that the old man was shrewd, Lu Jun said, "Bohai now belongs to Daliao. Strictly speaking, we are also citizens of Daliao. If we reveal our true identities, please forgive me.  Forgive me, sir.  " "Haha, I understand, I understand!  ¡± The ethnic composition of the north in this era was not monolithic. For example, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun were not just Khitan people. There were also many Han people who originally lived here. There was also the old Bohai Kingdom, which was Sumo Mohe, and  There are many ethnic groups such as the Xi people, the Jurchen tribe in the east of Liaoning, and the Shiwei (Mongolian) tribes in the north. Strictly speaking, they all belong to the Liao Kingdom. Han Qi seemed nonchalant and said with a smile: "But I have a question for you!  "    "oh?  If you have anything to ask, old gentleman, I will definitely tell you everything you know!  "Lu Jun knew what he was doing, and knew that today's situation would be difficult to deal with. "As a Bohai native, what do you think of the Song and Liao countries?  Do Bohai people yearn more for the Song Dynasty or the Liao Dynasty?  "Han Qi asked such a question. "This question is undoubtedly a bit troublesome. It asks about the Bohai people's popular aspirations and the issue of affiliation. Lu Jun said with a smile: "When Da Zuorong established the Bohai Kingdom, although he accepted the canonization of the Tang Dynasty, but  But he has always had a sense of self-reliance.  In fact, it has always been in a state of self-reliance.  Therefore, I believe that to this day, Bohai people still have the desire to build an independent country.  "It's a pity that the strong are always respected in the world, and whoever is more powerful has the final say.  If the Liao Kingdom ruled the Bohai Sea, then the people of the Bohai Sea could only surrender to the Lord of Liao; if the Song Dynasty ruled the Bohai Sea, then the people of the Bohai Sea could only surrender to the emperor of the Song Dynasty.  In the final analysis, strength is the key!  " "Haha, that's right, strength is the key!  Han Qi smiled and said: "If you put it this way, is it possible that the Bohai people have always had resentment, hatred, and even rebellious intentions towards the Khitan people?"  " "How do you say this!  Lu Jun said with a smile: "Yes, it is definitely there, but it is only part of it."  Times have changed, and it is no longer the era of Da Zuorong.  Furthermore, isn¡¯t there a saying in the Central Plains called giving both kindness and power?  Although the Liao Kingdom destroyed the Bohai Kingdom, the Liao Lord treated the Bohai people pretty well. Not only the Bohai people, but also the Xi people and the Han people in Yanyun were treated equally.  As long as they live a prosperous life, they are all people loyal to the Liao Kingdom.  For the common people, as long as they are well fed and clothed, how much difference does it make who rules?  ¡± Relatively speaking, the treatment of Han people and Bohai people who have a higher degree of Sinicization living in the southern part of the Liao Kingdom, especially in the Yanyun Sixteenth Prefecture area, is relatively good. &nbsp; The Liao Kingdom had southern officials and northern officials.  The northern officials were mainly Khitan people and dealt with grassland affairs, while the southern officials employed many Han people and mainly ruled the Yanyun area in the south.  Relatively speaking, the Jurchens in Liaodong, the earlier Heishui Mohe, and the Bohai people in Sumo Mohe are from the same clan, so their treatment is far different.  The Khitans were almost in a state of slavery to the Jurchens and some nomadic peoples in the north. Over time, they would definitely develop a rebellious spirit.  This is also the reason why Wanyan later unified the Jurchens and raised troops to fight against the Liao Dynasty.  Now that Wanyan Bone Dating has been brought to the Song Dynasty by Lin Zhao, the Wanyan tribe may not become stronger, but it is hard to say for other Jurchen tribes.  Maybe, sooner or later, the Jurchens will raise an army to resist.  History has its contingency and its inevitability.  Times make heroes. Without Wanyan Aguda, there might be another outstanding Jurchen who will stand up.  Before it happens, everything is unknown!  As the prince of the Liao Kingdom, Lu Jun received a very good education since he was a child. With this kind of kindness and power, he was fully aware of the power of the emperor.  Especially since the Liao Kingdom had many complex tribes, he had his own opinions and corresponding management methods.  Now when Han Qi asked, he only chose some of them to answer.  The reason is very simple. Anyone who has read the book can answer it. It is not surprising.  After hearing this, Han Qi was greatly impressed: "Well said, it is really rare for you to have such insight at such a young age!" What's the matter?  Did you exaggerate?  Or was the ability level of the people of the Song Dynasty too low?  Lu Jun was a little confused, thinking, is it because this old man is from a humble background and he doesn't understand such important national events?  its not right!  This old man seems very unusual, doesn't he look like that kind of person?  Lu Jun's heart suddenly cast a shadow, and he became a little more suspicious.  "No, sir, please don't laugh at my superficial knowledge!" Lu Jun was very polite and humble.  Han Qi smiled and said: "That's the truth, give both kindness and power. How well said! Don't the people just want stability! It's just foreign rule, and the national integrity in their hearts is probably hard to wipe out!" Lu Jun said: "That being said, but  In this world, the law of the jungle is natural, and deer and rabbits are destined to become the prey of tigers and wolves. No one can change it. The same is true between countries. The weak must accept the rule of the strong, unless you are stronger than the other party, like the Khitan.  and Bohai were both vassals of the powerful Tang Dynasty, but later they were able to establish an independent country. This is a transformation of strength. Han Confucianism particularly emphasizes national integrity. This is understandable, but we must act within our capabilities. What do you think?  ?¡± Han Qi laughed loudly: ¡°I¡¯ve learned a lot from my experience!¡± Go ahead and walk away.  "Terry, we have to be careful, this old man is not simple anymore." Lu Jun was thoughtful, looking at Han Qi's leaving back, feeling a little uneasy.  Lu Rong suddenly became a little nervous: "Brother, nothing will happen, right?" "Of course not, don't be afraid!" Lu Jun thought to himself, the worst he could do was go to Daming Mansion and reveal his identity as the prince of Liao Kingdom.  Could it be that the people of the Song Dynasty still wanted to do something to themselves?  He was sure that the Song Dynasty people did not have the courage.  "Go, check this young man's identity immediately, and then find a way to trace Old Man Han's intentions!" Di Qing couldn't understand. Han Qi went out specifically to see this person. What was the reason?  What is so special about these young men and women?  Di Qing was confused, but Master Han Qi was even more confused. At this moment, he looked like a monk who was only two feet tall!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 472: Suspiciousness

    As soon as he came into contact with the two young men, Han Qi immediately realized that this person was not Lin Zhao.  .?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Although this man is of extraordinary bearing and insight, he is definitely not the Minister of Lin, the feeling is completely different, and Xianggong Han can be sure of it.  The people below looked for someone based on those characteristics and made promises, but in the end they were wrong.  This is no wonder for them. After all, no one knew Lin Zhao, and there was no close contact. It would not be surprising if they identified the wrong person after careful identification.  If this one is not Lin Zhao, then the one from Bozhou must be.  Thinking of this, Han Qi became a little anxious, especially for his nephew. The first time he was asked to deal with Qing Shuize, he must have turned a deaf ear.  But he had just sent someone there, so he would probably obey.  I hate that iron cannot become steel!  Han Qi sometimes felt that his reputation in life might be ruined by his nephew.  No, for the sake of safety, Xianggong Han immediately sent people to Bozhou.  Tell them the truth, and I¡¯m sure they won¡¯t be careless this time.  After everything was settled, Han Qi calmed down and thought about today's events.  I originally thought that the noble young master of Daming Mansion was a deception created by Lin Zhao, but after a little contact today, Mr. Han concluded that it was definitely not the case.  After all, he was still careless. Lin Zhao was just an empty airs in front of the guard of honor, and there was no other cover-up, but he was still careless after all.     well!  While Xianggong Han sighed, his thoughts returned to the two young men today.  Looking at his demeanor, I thought he was a nobleman from Bianjing, or even a prince.  But the identity is a bit unexpected. A noble is still a noble, but he is a noble from Bohai Kingdom.  Bohai!  Since the Khitans dominated the north, is there still a Bohai Kingdom?  In fact, these are two Liao people!  Song and Liao were roughly brotherly states, but in fact they were in a state of defensive hostility.  Although the two countries also have business-like trade, they still have private contacts between the people.  This kind of thing can never be stopped. It has been like this in all dynasties!  So Han Qi was not surprised. There were actually many businessmen from Youzhou in Daming Mansion, but they usually turned a blind eye.  Of course, there are also spies working to find out information.  ¡°In addition to strengthening defense in key places, deportation or seizure are unrealistic, and surveillance can only be strengthened occasionally.  They didn't take ordinary Liao people seriously either.  But today, these brothers and sisters are different. At that time, Xianggong Han only vaguely felt that they were unique and had the bold aura of the prairie.  In particular, the little girl had many flaws in her words, and he just caught them.  He could only think so for the time being as two aristocratic children from the Liao Kingdom.  Who are they and what do they do?  Mr. Han doesn¡¯t know, so it¡¯s hard to tell!  Their extraordinary bearing and extraordinary knowledge indicate that they both have unusual backgrounds.  But after all, they are just two children. Why did they appear in Daming Mansion?  What's the purpose? ?? Han Xianggong did not consider the two children themselves, but considered the Liao Kingdom as a whole.  As the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road, it was his duty to defend the Liao Kingdom, so the first thing he considered was the purpose of this person coming to Daming Mansion.  Consider whether it will pose any threat to the Song Dynasty?  From this point of view alone, Mr. Han has done his duty well, but it is hard to say whether he is loyal to his duties.  Maybe I¡¯m overthinking it, maybe I¡¯m really from Bohai, maybe it¡¯s just two little kids out to play!  Xianggong Han had already ordered people to investigate, so he closed his eyes. There were too many things going on recently, especially the crisis of Lin Zhao's arrival, which was already very annoying.  Bozhou, please don¡¯t let anything happen again over there!  As for those two boys from the Liao Kingdom, what kind of trouble could they cause in Daming Mansion under their own noses?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Brother, did the people from the Song Dynasty recognize us?" Back at the inn, Yelu Tri changed his name to Lu Rong.  Just a little anxious.  He had some regrets and self-blame. If he hadn't been careless today, he would never have offended that inexplicable old man.  If he hadn't been so talkative, maybe the old man wouldn't have noticed anything.  Alas, it¡¯s all my fault!  "Maybe!" Prince Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom was very calm, no different from talking about time with Han Qi on the street.  Whether it is Lu Jun or Yelu Jun, they both have a feeling of being wise and powerful.  Although he is wise, he is still young and often does not know how to restrain his sharp edges.  "Brother, I'm sorry!" Little Princess Terry blamed herself very much.  Yelu Jun shook his head and said: "Little sister, there is no need to be sad. I don't blame you for what happened today. The people of the Song Dynasty are interested in us, and we can't hide from them." "Sir Young Master, Miss, I observed today that the old man seems  I just came here for the young master. A few days ago, I had a vague feeling that someone was watching us! "Xiao Wuhen is a member of Queen Xiao Guanyin's clan and is a martial arts master.Empress Xiao was specially sent to protect her son and became the commander of his bodyguards. She was loyal and alert.  "Are you serious?" After hearing this, Little Terry finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the self-blame in his heart also slightly reduced.  Yelu Jun pondered for a moment and said calmly: "So, the old man today is extraordinary!" "I also think he is extraordinary!" Yelu Jun just felt it, and to some extent it was also because of the old man's knowledge.  .  But Yelujun understood it deeply. Why would an ordinary person ask himself those questions?  What is the national integrity of the Bohai people?  Could this be a question asked by an old man who is idle at home and caressing about his grandchildren?  Yelujun absolutely did not believe that any literati in the Song Dynasty could reach this level.  "Master, why don't we use our people in Daming Mansion to investigate and find out who that old man is?" Xiao Wuhen saw the prince so entangled, and at the same time he was worried about what danger the prince and princess would encounter, so he would be like this.  suggestion.  He is a member of Queen Xiao Guanyin's tribe, and he knows what significance this "nephew" has to the Xiao family, so he is absolutely loyal and considers the fact that the prince is in his heart.  "No!" Yelujun flatly rejected this suggestion. He knew that Xiao Wuhen was referring to the Liao State's intelligence agency in Daming Mansion.  With their ability and understanding of Daming Mansion, it seems not difficult to find out the truth.  But Yelujun didn't plan to do this. After all, he came to Song Dynasty secretly.  Although the father and mother may have known the news for a long time, it was still a secret to the outside world and the subjects of the Liao Kingdom. How could I expose it myself?  Furthermore, even though he is a prince, it is not good for him to use public weapons for personal use.  It would be even more troublesome if Daming Mansion's intelligence agency made any mistakes as a result.  What worries me the most is that the organization itself has been discovered by the people of the Song Dynasty, so wouldn¡¯t he have fallen into a trap?  In that case, the subsequent behavior will be very passive.  You know, now that you have no choice but to disclose your identity, you can say that you are the prince of Liao Kingdom who came to visit the Song Dynasty. Even if the Song Dynasty did not treat you with courtesy, you would never dare to do anything to you?  But once the intelligence agency was used, it gave the people of the Song Dynasty an excuse, and the prince of Liao came to the Song Dynasty to spy on intelligence.  If such words spread, it will immediately cause controversy and trouble!  People in the Song Dynasty judged the big from the small, and he knew the ability to make a big fuss.  He didn't want to cause trouble to his father and affect his reputation.  I am even more worried that the people of the Song Dynasty will use this as an excuse to take some measures against themselves.  After all, Yelujun is not without a little fear!  "What should we do?" Yelutri suddenly realized that coming to the Song Dynasty didn't seem to be as good as he imagined.  "There's nothing to do. Just be quiet and go out less these days. Let's see what the people of the Song Dynasty want to do!" After Yelu Jun calmed down, he felt that it was nothing.  When Yelutri saw this, he whispered: "Brother, why don't we go back!" The little girl was somewhat afraid, and secretly began to retreat.  "It's not necessary to go back, right?" Yelujun felt that it was not necessary at all.  Youyou said: "I haven't met Lin Zhao yet. Isn't it a pity that this new talent of the Song Dynasty, Lin Shilang, has left like this?" As soon as Lin Zhao was mentioned, Yelutri immediately became energetic.  Yes, didn¡¯t you come to Song Dynasty just to meet your eldest brother?  How can we just leave without seeing him yet?  The power of love is great, and it is completely applicable to little Lolita.  ¡°I just don¡¯t know when Lin Zhao will come to Daming Mansion!¡± Yelu Jun looked at the white clouds outside the window, full of questions.  He had already heard that Lin Zhao had come to Hebei to regulate the river, and he had arbitrary power, and he could temporarily make decisions on Hebei Road.  Old Han, the Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy, seemed to have to step aside.  It¡¯s so majestic, it would be a pity not to see it!  Yelujun really wanted to see what Lin Zhao had become after not seeing him for several years.  It is so powerful that it brought Xixia to disgrace in the northwest, and now it has come to Hebei. It is true to control the river, but what can be done later?  Is it the rhythm to deal with the Liao Kingdom?     Why!  Old Man Han, Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road in the Song Dynasty, was over sixty years old.  Could it be that today on the streetSuddenly, a light flashed in Yelu Jun's mind, and he had such a strange idea in his mind. It seemed not impossible "Wuhen, don't use other people, just you.  You, please pay attention to the Daming Mansion Office and the movements of Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road; and if there is any news about Lin Zhao, report it to me immediately!" Yelu Jun thought for a long time and made such an arrangement.  Now he plans to remain unchanged in response to all changes "Yes!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Bohai people?" Di Qing  Hearing this answer, he was very confused. Did Han Qi come out to meet two Bohai people?  At that time, brother and sister Han Qi and Yelu Jun were talking on the street. It was not surprising that others heard them.  As long as you make some inquiries, it is not difficult to find out the general content of the conversation.  &nbsp; The Bohai Kingdom has long since disappeared, and now it all belongs to the Liao Kingdom, so to put it another way, Han Qi saw people from the Liao Kingdom when he came out.  What is he going to do?  Who are those two young men?  Did Mr. Han deliberately encounter them?  Or have you been in contact before?  Di Qing¡¯s idea is more complex. If he can catch evidence of Han Qi¡¯s affair with the Liao Kingdom, even if he just catches the wind and spreads the news, it will have unexpected effects.  According to the information obtained from the young master, Zhao Xu has begun to be suspicious of Han Qi, and even intends to replace Han Qi.  If you add a little more heat at this time, will it be effective quickly?  Sometimes, the duel at the top is so messy.  No tricks can be used, as long as they are effective, any trick can be used.  Furthermore, this is not something he created out of nothing, but was caused by Mr. Han himself, and he just used it to make good use of it!  Thinking of what happened back then, Di Qing felt very uncomfortable.  Their dog has grown horns, the heavy rain in Bianjing was caused by them, and the official's illness was caused by them. Many unfounded reasons can be used as excuses to attack themselves. Under such circumstances, when will they have the chance to attack themselves?  Fuck the holidays?  Now we can only treat others in their own way!  I have to say that Di Hanchen really hated Han Qi!  "What else did they say?" Di Qing asked about all the conversations, trying to find more clues before he could make a fuss.  "It seems that he sighed about the Bohai Kingdom. Who is the heart of the people? Do the people of Bohai love the Liao Kingdom or the Song Dynasty? What kind of national integrity do they have" "Is Han Qi planning Bohai? Contribute to the Song Dynasty?" Di Qing suddenly said  I'm a little confused, but it's not impossible.  With Han Qi's ability and his status as the Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy, it is reasonable to plan these things.  If you can really plot the Bohai Sea, it will definitely be a great achievement.  It was also good for the Song Dynasty But did they talk about these things on the street?  Is it to deceive others, or if it is done, then the status will probably be difficult to shake. Whether it is revenge, or the salary to deal with Han Qi, I am afraid that there will be obstacles.  It seems that we have to figure this out and find ways to destroy it But this will be good for the Song Dynasty. If we can really instigate the Bohai people to rebel against the Khitan and create some trouble for the Liao Kingdom, it will also be a good thing. Di Qing was a little entangled for a while.  The principle of Song Dynasty's interests is somewhat unreasonable for the first time!  Di Qing didn¡¯t understand the coincidence. He was obviously thinking wrongly and too complicatedly!  But just like this random suspicion, I went to remind people, and a strategy to deal with the Liao Kingdom immediately came into someone's eyes "Is there a way to find out the details of those Bohai people?" "Sorry, sect leader, those Bohai people  People are living in seclusion now and have no contact at all, so it is difficult to find out the details. There is no progress at Daming Mansion yet! " "Forget it, just keep an eye on this matter!" Di Qing knew that he couldn't force it!  "Sect Master, although there is no progress in this matter, there is some news" "What news?" "There is news from Jiang Leiting. Today, someone is secretly inquiring whether the young master has arrived in Hebei! What a coincidence, today  He happened to be dining in our restaurant and asked people casually. When the waiter heard the name of the young master, he paid special attention and thought that this person was something special! " "Really? Who is it?" Di Qing was a little surprised.  , is this an unintentional trick?  At the same time, I am also sincerely happy that the investment in Hebei Road will be rewarded inadvertently "Who doesn't know? It has not been found yet. At the moment, I only know that the surname is Zhao!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 473: The Turn of Times

    "Surnamed Zhao?" Di Qing was a little confused. Why was there another person named Zhao involved?  It has to be said that perhaps because of the importance of the matter, or perhaps because of the habit of scheming over the years, experts like Han Qi and Di Qing are still suspicious of things that are not very complicated in the first place.  This situation was something no one had ever imagined, and it was a bit ridiculous.  But it just happened, and no one can say what the outcome will be!  "Send someone to keep an eye on him and try to find out who he is and what is the purpose of finding out the whereabouts of the young master?" "Yes!" Di Qing believed that many people on Hebei Road were paying attention to the whereabouts of the young master.  But why bother expending so much effort? It won¡¯t take long, and the whole mystery will be solved!  It¡¯s time for Young Master to take action in Bozhou!  No matter what, it would be best for Old Man Han to focus on one thing and ignore the other.  I originally planned to do something in Daming Mansion to attract the attention of Xianggong Han, but now it seems that there is no need!  The person named Zhao is Zhao Weiyi!  It is not the Zhao surname of the Song Dynasty royal family, but a Han Chinese living in the Liao Kingdom.  On the order of Xiao Guanyin, Queen of the Liao Kingdom, he came to deliver an oral message to an official named Lin Zhao.  It seems a little inappropriate for a queen of a country to interact privately with officials of an enemy country.  But Zhao Weiyi had been with Xiao Guanyin for a long time and probably knew the ins and outs of the matter.  At that time, Mr. Lin from the Song Dynasty was the savior of the queen and the princess. With this personal friendship, it was naturally a different matter.  Zhao Weiyi had a guess, but he didn¡¯t dare to think too much.  He was very loyal to Xiao Guanyin. Since it was a matter assigned by the Queen, he just had to handle it carefully.  Why ask so many questions?  Knowing too much is not necessarily a good thing!  Starting from Shangjing, we hurried to Damingfu.  The queen told him that Mr. Lin was still the minister of the Ministry of Industry of the Song Dynasty and the arbitrary minister of river management, and would soon appear in Daming Mansion.  But after arriving, I found that I had missed the opportunity. It was said that Lin Shilang was still on the way.  What should I do?  Zhao Weiyi couldn't help but be a little anxious.  The queen seemed to be in a hurry as she explained the matter.  So he couldn't help but make some casual inquiries. Unfortunately, he happened to be in the Mingyue Sect's restaurant, so he was noticed by others.  Zhao Weiyi didn¡¯t realize that his smile had attracted attention.  Now my heart is full of that Minister Lin, where is he?  At this moment, on the entire Hebei Road, Han Qi, Di Qing, Yelu Jun, and Zhao Weiyi seemed to be irrelevant.  But the people who were vaguely connected were all wondering, wanting to know where Lin Shilang was and what he was doing.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao, who is in Bozhou, is very busy now!  When I come to Hebei, my opponent is Han Qi and Mr. Han, so we should not rush to manage the river.  After all, the rain has just stopped.  The high water level of the Yellow River has not yet subsided. At this time, it is not convenient to block the breach or dredge the silt. After all, we can really start to work after the Double Ninth Festival.  Originally, Meng Ruoying¡¯s due date was around the Double Ninth Festival, and Lin Zhao had to wait for the child to be born, so he could not go north until this time.  But Qiu Ning came to the world early, and the Mid-Autumn Festival was born.  The twenty days my daughter bought for herself by registering early.  How can we just waste it?  What's more, since I named my daughter Qiuning, Hebei Road should be peaceful this autumn no matter what.  So we don¡¯t have to worry about river management, but we must give priority to it.  There are thousands of rivers in the Yellow River, and there are many problematic places along Hebei Road.  It was impossible for Lin Zhao to take care of everything, so he could only choose the key points to scare the monkeys.  Qingshui Ze, Bozhou.  The problem here is most serious.  , Since we have to deal with it, we naturally have to deal with the biggest problem, so that we can have an explanation to the outside world and be honest.  More importantly, Bozhou is inextricably linked to the target person Han Xianggong.  So, Lin Zhao crossed the river with one move.  Suddenly arrived in Bozhou.  Originally, he showed up to deal with it after everything was settled.  However, an accident in Deyuelou forced a change of strategy.  I thought that this way, some things would be more difficult to deal with by alerting the enemy.  But sometimes it's God's will.  Many coincidences came together to make the situation not bad Yelujun suddenly went south to Daming Mansion, unintentionally becoming his own shield, making many people suspicious, thus slowing down the speed of the aftermath that they should have had.  An accident in Deyuelou made Fan Jiyun only think about his son's injury and revenge. Coupled with the group of crying women at home, Fan Jiyun became even more restless.  There is also Han Jun, who is greedy for money and takes risks, and is somewhat arrogant. The situation has not changed for the worse. It seems to be better than expected "How is the situation in Qingshui Ze?"  Got it!" Li Cheng provided Lin Zhao with information in time.??, so that the young master can make accurate judgments in a timely manner.  "Xiangong Han's family shouldn't be short of money, right?" Lin Zhao asked doubtfully: "There are still some people who are greedy, isn't it?" "Hey, it's hard to say, Xianggong Han is a bit too honest, so of course,  It could also be that the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked, the son inherits the father's inheritance, the family tradition is passed down, etc. " Lin Zhao is usually humorous and easy-going, so Li Cheng and others dare to say a few witticisms and make jokes.  This is okay now, but in the future when the monarch and his ministers have other affairs, they will never dare to do so again.  So Lin Zhao sometimes thought that although the emperor was supreme and supreme, he was really a loner.  "It seems like it's time. It won't be a big deal if they finish harvesting them all!" Lin Zhao felt that he was really frustrated after "hiding" in Bozhou for a few days. It was time to go out and do some activities.  "Young master, are you planning to go directly to Qingshui Ze?" "I'm afraid we can't do it" Lin Zhao shook his head with a smile and said, "It seems it's time to visit Li Zhizhou!" The name of Bozhou Zhizhou is Li Ru.  , Jinshi in the eighth year of Renzong Tiansheng, only one subject later than Han Qi, Wen Yanbo and others.  But in just these three years, the future has been completely different.  Of course, this also has a lot to do with personal ability and luck.  Li Ru served as officials in various places one after another, and his political achievements were mediocre and not considered good.  But if it were all to be blamed on his poor abilities, it seemed unjustifiable.  Master Li was really unlucky. When he was an official in Xuanzhou, he could not solve any cases except strange cases for a long time. Dali Temple blamed him for this.  When I was working as a transshipment envoy, I encountered a period of dry weather and little rain. As a result, the canal was blocked and it was inconvenient to sail.  The money and grain could not be delivered to Bianjing in time, so the Third Division was naturally unhappy.  There, I was working as a general judge somewhere in the northwest, but I encountered the Xixia bandits. I killed and injured some people and was reprimanded.  Not to mention, Li Zhizhou¡¯s luck is really weird.  Over the years he has been an official, he has had a lot of bad luck, so his career in officialdom has not been smooth.  Of course.  Also because of many mistakes and natural disasters in the language of later generations, it was a force majeure factor, so there was no dismissal from office or anything like that.  When I reached my fifties, I finally had the opportunity to serve as the magistrate of Bozhou.  Although Bozhou is not a good place, it is also a relatively prosperous state and county on Hebei Road besides Damingfu.  ?Perhaps time has come.  In the past few years since arriving in Bozhou, there have been no major disasters.  Although there are floods in the Yellow River, the impact on Bozhou is not great.  Nothing weird happened under the rule, and Li Ru thought that his bad luck was finally over.  Now I can flex my muscles and make great achievements in Bozhou. ?? Strive to make a name for yourself before becoming an official, and make some progress in your official career.  But after figuring out the situation, Li Ru discovered it.  Bozhou is where my nightmare began.  Although he is the magistrate of Bozhou, he can't command many officials and minor officials at all. He can't do anything in Bozhou.  As for the reason, it was because Bozhou had a very powerful Tong San, and he was completely ignored.  Fan Jiyun, the general judge of Bozhou, was because his father was a subordinate of Zhao Yunrang, King of Pu, and he had made meritorious service in the ascension of Yingzong Zhao Zongshi to the throne, and he was a minister of Conglong.  There was a saying of kindness in the Song Dynasty.  Especially for someone with such great merit as Conglong Zhigong, he will naturally be treated favorably.  Since then, Fan Jiyun had the opportunity to come to Bozhou as a general judge.  It can be regarded as the compensation and reward given by Emperor Yingzong to the Fan family. The Fan family was originally powerful in Bozhou, but now that there is a high-ranking official like Tong Fan, the power of local snakes has been greatly enhanced, and it is unrivaled in Bozhou.  A few years down the road.  The iron barrels operated by Bozhou are like The following is true, and Fan Jiyun will also find a way to deal with it.  He was very flattering to Han Qi, the Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy. The Fan family's father was a minister of Conglong, and Han Qi was an important helper for Zhao Zongshi's ascension to the throne.  There is a friendship between them, so even if Old Man Fan is gone, Mr. Han still takes good care of the Fan family.  In addition, the Fan family also has connections in Bianjing, and Fan Jiyun's position as general judge is secure. His status in Bozhou is extraordinary.  Li Ru came to Bozhou under such circumstances. The situation can be imagined.  The Song Dynasty established Tongpan, its purpose was to divide the power of the states through Tongpan, and at the same time play a certain role in supervision and checks and balances.  Originally, the local government was dominated by Zhizhou, but the situation in Bozhou has changed.  First there was a strong general judge, and later the magistrates decided to share power with others and suppress him.  Therefore, Fan Jiyun was hostile to Li Ru from the day he arrived.  With powerful resources in his hands and all kinds of lack of cooperation, what can Li Ru do?  The other party also had the protection of Mr. Han, so Li Ru had nothing to do.  He once tried to resist, but it didn't work at all.  Once he wanted to do something, he would either accomplish nothing or be completely changed beyond recognition, so much so that he could hardly survive as a governor.  Is there any way, Xiang Chao?Ting's reaction?  is that useful?  It would be embarrassing for a magistrate to take this position and spread it out?  "Furthermore, if there is no real evidence and no officials at the top or bottom will help you, will the imperial court care about the disharmony between a magistrate and a general magistrate?"  For the emperor, this situation was the best, and he would not interfere at all.  As for being transferred away, Li Ru also thought about it.  But at the beginning, I knew that Bozhou had wasted a lot of effort. If he left, his career would be ruined.  No matter what!  Maybe this is your fate in this life. If your official luck is not going well, you are destined to have so much trouble!  Having experienced so many things, Li Zhizhou started to look away. The worst he could do was hang out in Bozhou and become an official as a Zhizhou, whether after retirement or considering the future generations of the family, it would be beneficial.  So Li Zhizhou didn¡¯t care about it at all and only appeared on some necessary occasions, usually just for formality.  Fan Jiyun basically had the final say on all matters in Bozhou, so that he, the governor of the state, was almost completely ignored.  Under such circumstances, Fan Jiyun was very polite to him.  In a word, if you don't interfere with my business, then we will be in peace.  Poor Li Ru was ignored like this, but he still lived a peaceful and happy life.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: Play chess, calligraphy, and painting in our spare time to cultivate your mood.  At the same time, I teach my grandchildren to study. If one of my children and grandchildren can get the top score in high school, or pass the entrance examination, and has a higher starting point, my career will not be as frustrating as my own!  Li Zhizhou was helpless about Bozhou's matter. In fact, he had already suffered internal injuries.  A few days ago, I heard that Fan Jiyun's legitimate son had been maimed. Li Ru felt happy and was one of the people who celebrated the incident.  He knew exactly who Fan Kun was and what he had done in Bozhou.  Relying on the power of their Fan family, they acted recklessly. I never expected that they would get retribution like today.  What on earth could have done such a satisfying thing?  Li Ru was also a little curious. He heard that the Fan family was about to turn over Bozhou, but they still couldn't find anyone.  Maybe he ran away!  Li Ru didn't pay much attention to it. As for the fact that Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was coming to Hebei, he vaguely heard about it, but he didn't take it to heart at all.  In the early morning of this day, after Li Ru had just supervised Sun Tzu's morning reading, he sent someone to report that a visitor was coming and sent a greeting card!  Who would come to visit a governor who has been ignored?  Li Ru took the invitation with suspicion and saw it read: Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Weiyuan Hou Lin!     ah!  Li Ru was suddenly startled and ordered: "Hurry up and open the middle door to welcome us grandly!" "Sir, the guest said that if you are willing to see him, you don't need to make it public. Today is a private visit." "Private visit?"  Li Ru pondered for a moment and his eyes were a little complicated. What is going on?  Doubts are doubts, but he doesn't dare to neglect this guest.  "I've met Minister Lin!" Li Ru was still surprised when he saw that handsome face.  "You're welcome, Li Zhizhou!" After a few words of greeting, Li Ru asked tentatively in surprise: "I wonder why Minister Lin came to visit today?" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Let's get straight to the point. First of all, I want to emphasize my two identities.  , firstly, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, who wields a sword to rule the river affairs arbitrarily; secondly, the murderer who beat Fan Kun to death in Deyuelou" "Huh?" Li Ru was shocked again!  Lin Zhao then said: "Now there are some things that I need to discuss with Li Zhizhou alone. Is it okay?" "Okay!" Li Ru was very smart. He heard the meaning of Lin Zhao's words and realized something. Maybe  Then the two of them entered the study. Half an hour later, Lin Zhao left. No one knew what they had talked about.  All in all, Li Ru's mental state has undergone a fundamental change, and he murmured to himself: "Maybe this time, time will really turn around!" (To be continued. 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 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 474: The Xiang Army Moves Out

    Qingshui Ze, located thirty miles north of Bozhou City, was originally a lake with rippling blue waves, but it disappeared a few years ago.  The government used the excuse of preventing the Yellow River from bursting and would not let other people approach.  When people approached who did not listen to the advice, they were either caught by the government and imprisoned for committing crimes, or they disappeared without explanation.  From then on, ordinary people did not dare to approach casually.  In fact, the lake has long since disappeared, replaced by a large amount of farmland.  After the Yellow River water brought a large amount of silt and sediment, the soil was extremely fertile.  In addition, it is close to the Yellow River and connected by channels, making irrigation very convenient. It can definitely be regarded as fertile farmland.  Thousands of hectares of land and crops are all golden.  Standing at a high place, you can see many workers busy here. It is the time of harvest in autumn, and the harvest is already halfway through.  This year, Hebei Road was hit by a disaster, resulting in some poor harvests. Although the land in Qingshuize was also damaged, the damage was not very serious because of its inherent advantages.  Judging from the current situation with grain prices doubling on Hebei Road, you can make a lot of money by selling them.  So who wants to give up?  As for the people working in the fields, almost all of them came from other places on Hebei Road. The floods were severe and countless people were displaced.  As long as they have food to eat, they are willing to work hard. It is not difficult at all to recruit some workers, it is very convenient.  Lin Zhao stood on a high place, looked at the scene in front of him, and said with a smile: "It's a good place. If the Yellow River flows smoothly, this fertile land will be really good." "Yes, no wonder those people are willing to take risks and do these things  "Li Cheng also saw clearly that Hebei Road was severely damaged, and there are indeed not many scenes of such a good harvest.  Lin Zhao sighed: "It's just that it's wrong to build farmland from lakes. Things that go against the laws of nature will be punished by God sooner or later" In later generations, building land from lakes led to poor diversion and storage of rivers, resulting in many floods. Lin Zhao was deeply aware of this.  experience.  This kind of precedent cannot be set, especially when the ecology of the Yellow River is so fragile.  It seems understandable if it is for the livelihood of the common people, but in fact it is for the greed of some powerful people.  That would be unforgivable.  "Hmm! If Qingshui Lake can divert floods this year, maybe Ergu River" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "No, they can build farmland around the lake here, which means that the bottom of the lake itself is seriously silted up, and there won't be much flood diversion.  The point is that in order to preserve this little food and this little wealth, they actually built a cofferdam in the river, which caused poor drainage and even caused the river to flow back. This is the most unforgivable thing" Although the Daming Mansion burst.  Natural disasters are largely caused by natural disasters, and the Yellow River's poor eastward flow is only part of the cause.  But this starting point is really abominable, for the sake of self-interest, regardless of the entire country.  and the lives and property of tens of millions of people downstream.  This alone is unforgivable and deserves to be killed!  In a word, enclosing a lake to create farmland is a small crime, but building a cofferdam in a river is a major crime!  "Are you going to stop today?" Li Cheng asked in a low voice.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, seeing that the water level of the river is getting lower and lower, it has reached the Yellow River period of river regulation. Now it is best to block the breach and build a levee. After winter, if the weather is too cold, it will  It affects the solidification and firmness of the cement. As I said, the Yellow River embankment built this time is already impregnable, so we cannot break our promise. Before that, we must deal with the old debts of the past.  , you can calculate it later. But the construction is about to start. If these profit-seeking and power-seeking villains are not dealt with, there is no guarantee that they will not make any small moves in the embankment construction project, whether it is for personal gain or affecting the river embankment project.  Therefore, the matter in Bozhou must be dealt with as soon as possible! Since we have made such a big fuss in Deyue Tower, we must keep a high profile to the end in order to deter Xiaoxiao's people.  Will Li Ru's people come on time?" Li Cheng was a little worried about this.  "He should be coming!" I remembered the scene of the secret meeting yesterday.  Lin Zhao concluded from this.  Li Ru's official career has always been unsatisfactory, and his luck is really not very good, so he has always been depressed.  But looking at some of his past actions, we can see that he still hopes to make a difference.  Otherwise, why would he bother to work in the official department.  Become the governor of Bozhou?  It was obvious that he had been sidelined, but he still persisted.  Some people may say that Li Ru was helpless and gave up on himself.  But Lin Zhao didn't think so. How could such a tough person give up so easily?  He was helpless, but he did not give up on himself, but lay dormant and waiting.  From his eyes, Lin Zhao could still see the passion and expectation.  As for Li Ru trusting him, Lin Zhao is also sure of it.  After all, he is that age. If he doesn't take action, he will become an official.  If he were young, he might still wait, but now he doesn't have much choice.  Opportunity for himWords are so precious, if you miss them once, you will never get them again.  Lin Zhao believes that a person who keeps things to himself knows how to choose.  With his own identity, there is no need to frame him as a governor who has been ignored.  And I have the strength to help him clear the obstacles, as long as they have a common enemy Fan Jiyun.  Deyuelou's unintentional revenge became a crucial factor in gaining Li Ru's psychological approval.  It can be seen from this that some people bring the blame on themselves and seek their own death.  "Having been dormant for too long, if Li Ru doesn't make a sound, he will definitely become a blockbuster."  This opportunity that came and went was a rare opportunity for him!  If he does well this time, Lin Zhao will definitely ask the court for credit for him.  The old man is still ambitious, but he has great ambitions. This is a space and opportunity for an official in his twilight years to exert his remaining energy.  His existence is at least much better than those bastards who enrich their own pockets and care about human lives.  "Well, as long as we wait for him to come, we will get both the stolen goods and the stolen goods!" "In addition to asking him to help, we also need a witness!" Lin Zhao's guard of honor has not yet arrived at Daming Mansion, and the followers around him are all from the Mingyue Sect.  If exposed too much, it will cause unnecessary trouble.  Therefore, Lin Zhao did not want to use too much when he could protect himself.  It is more reasonable to rely on the power of local officials in accordance with the procedures.  Although Li Ru was ignored, he did not have any foundation in Bozhou. In some aspects, he could not be completely ignored.  As the highest magistrate of Bozhou, he will also be the best witness, so that he can give an explanation to Xianggong Han at that time!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Li Ru was indeed moved. He was very excited when Lin Zhao came to see him yesterday.  The minister of the Ministry of Industry, Weiyuan Hou Lin, the few words on the greeting card show the preciousness of his status. Such a person came to Bozhou with no expression on his face, and suddenly visited himself, the governor of the state. What was he going to do?  Although Li Ru's official position is not high, he has been in the officialdom for decades, how could he not see the secrets in it.  He had known for a long time that there was a problem in Bozhou, but unfortunately he didn't have the ability to investigate it, and he couldn't investigate it at all, so he always turned a blind eye and pretended not to know.  ¡°It now seems that the court¡¯s eyes are sharp. Someone already knows about it and plans to do something.  The purpose of finding yourself is very clear, that is, you want to cooperate with yourself. ? What a rare opportunity!  Li Ru is very impulsive, but he is also worried about the opponent's strength. If he beats the snake, he will suffer the consequences. At the moment, he cannot afford to deal with it.  Lin Shilang seemed to have seen this clearly a long time ago, so he emphasized his strength to himself as soon as they met.  Holding a sword and ruling the river arbitrarily!  As long as it is related to the Yellow River, Lin Zhao can make his own decisions.  The imperial sword is equivalent to the sword of Shang Fang in later generations, which shows that the officials trust him. Having this thing in hand is equivalent to having the power to do things expediently.  "When Lin Shilang comes forward, who can stop him on Hebei Road?"  Even Han Qi, the envoy of Xuanfu, seemed to dare not easily compete with Yu Jian.  Then the small characters like Bozhou are naturally no problem What an opportunity!  Opportunities come and go!  Li Ru has been feeling aggrieved for too long. Although he is calm on the surface and doesn't take it seriously, he is hurt inside and has long thought about breaking out.  Once given the opportunity, can you still suppress it?  And the longer it is suppressed, the more natural and powerful it becomes.  The sword in the hands of Lin Shilang was a sign of strength, and he was actually the one who crippled Fan Jiyun's dandy son. Thinking about it now, only someone with his ability and status dared to do such a cruel thing. Fan Jiyun was destined to be unlucky, and Li  Confucianism immediately felt that they shared the same hatred and hatred.     cooperate!  After Lin Shilangzhi said a few words, Li Zhizhou made up his mind.  In the next half hour, specific action details and cooperation plans were agreed upon.  Lin Shilang is short of people, otherwise he would not have such an opportunity. Li Ru is very smart, so he must perform well this time.  After the matter was finalized, Li Ru immediately sent people to find the generals of the Xiang Army in Bozhou.  The so-called knowing the state means having the right to know the affairs of a certain military state.  The army refers to the Xiang army stationed in the local area, and the affairs are the government affairs of a state.  The army of the Northern Song Dynasty was mainly divided into two systems: the Forbidden Army and the Xiang Army.  The Forbidden Army is mainly divided into three parts: the Beijing Camp, the Western Army and the Hebei Army. As for the local area, it is mainly the Xiang Army.  The imperial troops defending the Liao Kingdom on Hebei Road were all near the border. The largest armed force in Bozhou was the Xiang Army.  According to the law of the imperial court, this army must be controlled by Zhizhou, and Tongsuan cannot get involved.  Fan Jiyun could only sideline Li Ru in government affairs, while the Xiang army was always in Li Ru's hands.  It is only in the inland states and counties in peacetime that the Xiang army always has the opportunity to dispatch.  Now, Li Ru can finally use this trump card in his hand, and Li Ru is very excited.  Although there was no transfer order from the imperial court or a letter from the Privy Council regarding the transfer of troops, the sword in the hand of Minister Lin could explain the problem.  The right to act cheaply is notIt's all for nothing.  It makes sense for Minister Lin to dare to do this.  If something goes wrong, he will take care of it, so why not?  Therefore, the Xiang army in Bozhou was dispatched (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read  . )

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 478: When Feeling Earned

    In the third year of Qiande (965 AD), Song Taizu brought elite soldiers from all over the country to the central government and unified them into the Forbidden Army. The remaining old and weak soldiers stayed in the local area and were called "Xiang Army". They were under the Guards Department and actually only had jurisdiction over Xiang.  Military "name".  Xiang soldiers are mainly engaged in various labor services, so they are also called "service soldiers".  Compared with the Forbidden Army, the Xiang Army is much worse in terms of treatment, discipline, and living conditions.  After all, the Forbidden Army either defends the capital or guards the border to defend against enemy forces. Therefore, it must have strict requirements, high quality, good treatment, strong combat effectiveness, and most importantly, strict military discipline.  You know, from the moment the Forbidden Army recruits troops, the Privy Council is watching closely, and the Xiang Army seems to be ignored.  The Xiang army is also divided into two parts: infantry and cavalry. The infantry mainly consists of some laborers, either recruiting local people to join the regiment, or recruiting children from the camp to serve the army, or recruiting hungry people to replenish the city, or assigning prisoners to slaves.  The ingredients are very complex.  Compared to the Forbidden Army, they are completely stepmothers.  As for the Ma Army among the Xiang Army, they are relatively special. They undertake an important task of maintaining local security.  The Xiang troops in the prefectures and counties in Yanbian are included in the border defense system. They may be stricter in terms of food, grass, military pay, and daily training and management, but the Xiang troops in the inland prefectures and counties are relatively messy.  But it is an army after all, and management cannot be too lax.  The local Xiang army was mainly led by the magistrate. According to the rules of the Song Dynasty, other officials could not intervene casually.  The role of Tongsuan is to cooperate with the magistrate, monitor and check and balance the magistrate, but he cannot interfere in the military aspect. This is a matter of principle.  Therefore, Fan Jiyun covered the sky with one hand in Bozhou and could even ignore Li Ru, but the Xiang army could not get involved.  The army is very sensitive in any dynasty, and it is also the area where the emperor is most concerned and suspicious, so he does not dare to go too far.  Even Han Qi cannot break the rules in this regard.  Support.  However, because Bozhou is not on the front line, the Xiang army has no chance to dispatch on weekdays. It has no impact on Bozhou's government affairs and situation, and has no impact on their interests.  So Fan Jiyun didn't pay attention and went about his business as usual, not paying attention to the gang of soldiers.  But this time, the situation is different.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lu Qian.  His cousin Songyang was a general of the Bozhou Xiang Army. He had nothing to do on weekdays. Without war, they could not be considered an army worthy of the name.  As for local public security, it is enough to have general magistrates, officials and government officials to handle it.  There's no need for them at all.  In a word, the dignified Xiang army has no place to use.  The treatment and military pay of the Xiang army are not very good, so there is no good life to live.  However, whenever there is some kind of labor to build bridges and pave roads, they must be indispensable, and it is thankless.  The Xiang army is all living under the hands of Zhizhou, a land of wealth.  If Zhizhou treats them better, the life of the Xiang army will also be better.  "But the situation in Bozhou is special. Even if Li Ru means to be good to them, he is in a state of isolation and can't really give any benefit to these big soldiers under his command.  As a result, life is getting worse day by day, and many people have even thought of deserting.  There are too many displaced people on Hebei Road now, and it is not difficult to escape among them.  But what can you do if you run away?  The life of fleeing from famine may not be as good as being taken advantage of by the Xiang army!  All we can do is survive the day.  One day is worse than the other!  Lu Gan is a general after all, and he should be able to gain some wealth. Unfortunately, he encountered such a strange situation in Bozhou, and his life was ordinary, which can't be said to be good.  He was in a bad mood that day and was drinking alone at home. The news that the imperial court was going to renovate the Yellow River had spread.  It is certain that the civilian husbands will be recruited by then.  It is also certain to use Xiang troops.  You have to do hard work again, don¡¯t you want to?  Wearing this military uniform, you can't help yourself!  There is no way, this is the fate of this life.  If there was a chance to sneak into the Forbidden Army, that would be a different matter.  The treatment and situation of the Xiang Army and the Forbidden Army were very different. At that time, the promotion of the Xiang Army to the Forbidden Army was actually a reward, which would make people a little excited.  It¡¯s just that this kind of opportunity is rare. Unless the Khitans come to the Yellow River like they did before, it is possible that they will not be lucky enough to participate in the war and make some achievements.  Forget it, stop dreaming, it's still daylight, Lu Gan sighed and poured another bowl of wine.  Before she could finish her meal, the mother-in-law suddenly said at the door: "Now that we are in charge, Master Zhizhou will invite you to join the government!" Zhizhou?  Li Zhizhou?  Lu Gan was hesitant. What did he want from him?  Oh, it must be a matter of gathering manpower to regulate the river, and I have to do hard work again, alas!  Even though there is a hundred reluctances in my heart, I know that when Lord Zhou summons me, I have to go.  After all, he is his immediate superior, and as a general, he must obey orders.  Lu Gan hurriedly asked his mother-in-law to get some water, cleanse his face and rinse his mouth, tidy up his clothes and then hurried out, smelling of alcohol when he went to seeMr. Zhou must be somewhat inappropriate.  It's a pity that he still couldn't hide it from Lord Zhizhou. When Li Ru saw Lu Gan, he frowned and said, "What's going on? Have you had a drink?"  It smells like alcohol!" Lu Gan apologized, after all, it was his fault.  "Why do you want to drink? But what's wrong with you?" Li Ru asked solemnly with a straight face.  "It's nothing, I just have something to eat if I have nothing to do!" Lu Gan did not dare to complain in front of Zhizhou, so he changed the subject and asked, "May I ask what the master Zhizhou ordered when he summoned the humble minister?" Li Ru did not answer and asked: "  But you are drinking because you are living a useless life? " "Uh" Lu Qian didn't say anything, his expression was the best answer.  "Humph, are you sober now? If you were drunk, you wouldn't have said anything about it!" Lu Gan heard something beyond the meaning of Li Ru's words. Could it be that there was something good going on?  Not building river embankments?  It sounds very exciting.  "I'm not drunk, I'm very sober, but I'm just following Lord Zhizhou's orders!" "Okay, just sober up, then I'll have something to say!" Li Ru asked in a deep voice, "Are all the soldiers under your command still loyal?  ?" "They are all brought by humble positions, absolutely reliable!" Lu Qian's heart tightened. Does Master Zhizhou have an agenda at this pace?  What do you want to do?  Deal with Fan Tongpan?  He knew that the two prison guards in Bozhou were at odds with each other.  Li Ru nodded and said: "Then do you want to make meritorious service? If you are given a chance to be promoted to the Forbidden Army and become a general, would you be willing?" No, I was daydreaming at home just now. After a while,  Did your dream come true?  Now is it a dream or reality?  Lu Qianru was in disbelief in his dream. He stretched out his hand and twisted his arm violently. He felt the pain and knew that this was indeed the case.  Even so, it still feels like a dream.  "Sir, are you serious?" Who would miss this opportunity?  This is something that everyone prays for in their dreams, a good thing that falls from the sky!  "Of course you take it seriously. How can I be false in what I say?" Li Ru gave a very affirmative answer, and then sat quietly.  He knew that the general in front of him who was skilled in bow and horse and looking forward to the future must have something in mind!  Lu Qian did have an idea in his heart. It would be good to become the Forbidden Army. For the Xiang Army, this was the greatest welfare and reward. It was a blessing that people couldn't dream of, and it was enviable.  Not only that, Lord Zhizhou also said that he would become a general in the Forbidden Army, which is even more remarkable.  Such a great honor, some people are so excited that they almost jump.  But when you calm down and think about it, problems arise.  As the saying goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Good things like this are definitely not given for free. Something must be done.  But what to do?  For whom?  Can what was promised be kept?  These are all questions.  The most important thing is, am I destined to receive this reward?  Giving such a big benefit must always be worth the money, so what do you need to do?  I'm afraid this matter is not simple, nor is the difficulty and risk small Risks and benefits are directly proportional and complementary to each other.  Lu Gan's heart was moved, and he kept licking the corners of his mouth with his tongue, struggling and hesitating.  Fortunately, I thought in my heart, could it be Master Zhizhou who is testing my loyalty?  Things are not so serious!  Li Ru said bluntly: "I am not joking, I am serious. This matter is very important. Think carefully and see if there is a need to continue." He didn't even say anything, so it was naturally difficult to judge.  But Lu Qian also knew that looking at the posture, it must be a matter of great importance, and no one else could leak the news.  You have to take a stand yourself to know the specific content.  After pondering for a moment, Lu Gan nodded and said: "But it depends on your orders!" He had thought clearly that continuing to endure like this was not an option.  The most important thing is that opportunities are rare, and if you give up, you will lose them.  Rather than living half-dead like this, it's better to have a good time, be a manly man, and give it a try. After all, it is a rare opportunity.  As time goes by, maybe this will be the step to his meteoric rise.  "Okay!" Li Ru said in a deep voice: "Now I have to tell you something, and you must go and get it done." "Okay, just tell me!" "Take your people and go" Li Ru  After explaining it all, Lu Gan suddenly realized that this was a much simpler matter than he had imagined.  Opportunity, really an opportunity. Lu Gan had previously doubted whether Master Zhizhou could give him a future.  But now I have no doubt at all. If Zhizhou can't do it, the minister can definitely do it.  Therefore, he nodded repeatedly, indicating that he would fully cooperate.  In one day, several generals of the Xiang Army entered the study of Zhizhou Li Ru, and what they heard was probably the same, and they meant exactly the same thing.  Conclusion??It's the same, everyone can clearly realize that this is an extremely rare opportunity.  It¡¯s time for Xiang Jun, who has been ignored for a long time, to feel proud!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 476: Who will win?

    Han Jun has been a little busy these two days. The price of grain in Bozhou suddenly doubled, which made them reluctant to part with the unharvested grain. ¥ì?¥ìIn their eyes, it is not food, but copper coins one by one, and shiny gold. Naturally, they are not willing to give up casually.  But at this very moment, word spread that Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry and the arbitrary minister of river management, might be in Bozhou, conducting overt and covert inspections, so it was inevitable that there would be some rumors.  People like Han Jun are undoubtedly the busiest. At the same time, they are worried about being found out if someone gets the stolen goods together.  On the other hand, he hopes that the harvest will be accelerated to avoid embarrassment for him.  To be serious, it is not only embarrassing, but also related to their wealth and life.  ??There is no doubt that this is a matter of taking risks and rushing for time.  For this reason, Han Jun has been very busy these days. While arranging people to speed up the harvest, he also wants to find out information about the whereabouts of Lin Shilang.  While I was nervous, I was also a little on tenterhooks, and the pressure was really quite high.  The uncle has urged himself twice in succession to solve Qingshui Ze's tail, but when he thinks of the double or even higher food prices, he naturally becomes a little lazy and delayed.  It will be okay, it will only take a few days!  Han Jun¡¯s heart was full of luck. In his opinion, the matter was not as serious as he thought. Maybe he was the nephew of a powerful husband¡¯s family. He had such a sense of superiority since he was a child that he was somewhat blindly confident.  ??Especially Han Jun, who believed that his uncle was a prime minister-level figure with high moral prestige and great power. He could still keep his word on one-third of an acre of land in Hebei, and he had no fear or concern in his bones.  To this day, Han Jun still feels that if something happens, his uncle can easily help him settle it properly, and then he will be fine after a few scoldings.  As for Qing Shuizawa's matter, he himself was not unprepared at all, and he thought it wouldn't be too bad!  But this time, the situation is a little bad.  Han Jun received the third letter home from his uncle Han Qi. It was an order and an alarm.  Tell him clearly that the person in Daming Mansion is not Lin Shilang, and Lin Zhao himself is very likely to be in Bozhou.  When I received the news, there was an uproar, followed by shock and horror.  "Mr. Han, how could this happen?" Fan Jiyun was a little panicked. Han Jun had promised himself that nothing would happen.  It was a message from Mr. Han that Lin Zhao was in Daming Mansion.  It is said that the price of food has doubled, and the price will skyrocket further after winter.  In fact, Fan Jiyun didn¡¯t have any strong ideas at the time.  The Fan family has been in Bozhou for a long time, has accumulated a lot of money, and has a lot of wealth. They don't really care about the little profit caused by rising prices.  But because this matter was brought up by Han Xianggong's nephew, in order to take revenge, he had to curry favor with Mr. Han Xuanfu, so naturally he had to follow his wishes and give him face.  But I didn¡¯t expect that this would be the situation in the end!  Fan Jiyun¡¯s mood is very complicated. Lin Zhao is in Bozhou, so he can identify the murderer of the Deyuelou case.  Every wrongdoer has his own debtor, and whether it is revenge or prosecution, further action must be taken.  At the same time, I am worried about Qing Shuize's affairs. If there is a real problem, it may not be easy to deal with.  But Han Jun was lucky enough to say: "He may not be here. Even if Lin Zhao arrives, what will happen? What can he find out by himself? Could it be that we are suspicious?" "Be careful of the ten thousand year ship!" Fan Jiyun  I feel restless and always a little uneasy.  Lin Zhao seemed to be the nemesis in his life, turning his son into a complete invalid.  Now they want to shake the foundation that the Fan family has finally built in Bozhou. It is really abominable!  Fan Jiyun would not have thought that Lin Zhao's current goal was not to shake him down, but to destroy him or even uproot him!  "Don't worry, nothing will happen!" Han Jun didn't know where the confidence came from, and seemed to be comforting himself.  But sometimes things are just so evil. Good luck brings unparalleled blessings, but misfortune never comes alone. All accidental things come together and explode!  Although Fan Jiyun didn't want to believe it, he still received news that the Xiang army in Bozhou City had moved.  The Xiang army is under the command of Li Ru, the governor of the state. What is this old man going to do?  Ever since he sidelined Li Ru, Fan Jiyun had never taken this magistrate seriously.  Soon they figured out that the Xiang army was dispatched on a large scale, and the target was Qingshui Ze.  Qingshuize!  It seems that they are connected now, so that¡¯s what happened.  Lin Zhao and Li Ru join forces?  Fan Jiyun and the others were very pitiful. It was only at this time that they realized that a young man came to visit Li Ru yesterday.  He is a young man with extraordinary bearing and has stayed in the Li family for a long time.  After that, Li Ru began to meet with his close confidants, Xiangjun generals, and gave them instructions one by one.  It's all connected, wouldn¡¯t it be a matter of course!  There is no doubt that Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, has arrived in Bozhou and has joined forces with Li Ru, the prefect of the state.  And the target is Qingshui Ze, which is their biggest flaw, and there is no time to deal with the aftermath The luck in Han Jun's heart was not destroyed for a moment. It's terrible now, what should I do?  For a moment, both of them were confused!  After a long time, Fan Jiyun said: "Master Han, please immediately send someone to Daming Mansion to tell Mr. Han and ask him to take charge of the overall situation!" He thought that with Han Qi's status and ability, he might still be able to clean up this mess!  Although Lin Zhao is young, his status and the power he currently holds are not low. He is not something that a few people like him can handle. He is not on the same level at all At the same time, it is also a long-term plan. If things really get out of hand,  .  Only Xianggong Han could mediate between Lin Zhao and Bianjing to avoid complete defeat.  But Han Jun didn't think so, and shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's too late, my uncle is still in Daming Mansion, and he is beyond his reach to the affairs of Bozhou. We have to find a way ourselves" Han Jun felt a little ashamed and didn't know how to face it.  To uncle.  Han Qi reminded him three times, but it was because he was careless or was obsessed with money that he didn't take it to heart, which led to the current situation.  My uncle must have a lot of complaints and anger towards me Alas!  The trouble has already been caused, you can¡¯t always let your uncle wipe your butt, right?  Some things have to be solved by yourself!  Are you, Lin Zhao, very powerful?  But we are not helpless.  "Master Fan, do you still want to avenge your son?" Han Jun looked at Fan Jiyun intently and said coldly: "Now is a rare opportunity!" "You mean" Fan Jiyun suddenly felt something in his heart,  Thinking of his son's wailing in bed and the miserable situation, the hatred in his heart kept rising "Huh!" Han Jun smiled coldly, don't worry, let's see who wins!

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 477 You¡¯re welcome

    The Xiang army was dispatched, and under the leadership of Lu Gan and other generals, they quickly rushed to Qingshui Ze.  Lin Zhao and Li Ru are going to take action together. As long as the most important evidence, Qingshui Ze, is taken down, the overall situation will be decided.  As for the arrest and related aftermath, it will all happen naturally and will be very easy.  After all, evidence comes first. Without evidence, many things cannot be confirmed, so naturally we cannot act rashly.  After all, the characters involved are all famous, and there are many complicated forces behind them. How can we act rashly?  Lu Gan was riding a horse, leading his army and horsemen, galloping forward. As he walked, he would show a knowing smile, and even feel a bit proud of himself.  Now he knows what he was going to do. Going to Qingshui Ze to maintain the scene and protect the evidence was equivalent to ransacking a house. Isn't it that simple?  On the ground in Bozhou, no one was their opponent.  Even if the opponent has any retainers or thugs, they are no match for them.  Besides, there are a few people who dare to dispatch manpower to fight against the officers and soldiers.  Although the Xiang army is not very good, it is still an army of the Song Dynasty and represents the court of the Song Dynasty.  Anyone who wants to act rashly can be regarded as treason. There should be no one who thinks that he has a long life and wants to move the heads of his family and implicate the nine clans?  So, this task is very simple, but Lu Gan also knows that this is something that offends people.  In fact, Li Zhizhou wanted to deal with Fan Tongpan.  It's none of their business if gods fight. After all, they are just obeying orders and executing tasks.  Even if Fan Tongpan had an idea, it was Li Zhizhou who should bear the grudge.  However, in Lu Gan¡¯s opinion, they have no chance to hold grudges!  Behind Li Zhizhou, Lin Shilang, who came with the imperial decree, had the arbitrary power to control the river. He was holding a sword and wanted to seize life and death!  Can a small general judge be Lin Shilang's opponent?  He didn't know that there was a more powerful person behind this.  A higher level of struggle.  But as he said himself, he is just a small fish and shrimp, and the big guys can't hurt him in a fight.  What's more, since he is Li Zhizhou's subordinate, he cannot disobey orders.  The identity of the Xiang army general has determined his position and cannot be changed.  There is not much risk, but the benefits are very attractive.  You can join the Forbidden Army and serve as a general.  This is a piece of cake in the sky.  Before, he suspected that Li Zhizhou was just painting a cake and writing out a bad check, but now he completely believed it.  Li Zhizhou may not be able to do it, but Lin Shilang will definitely be able to do it.  That sword was a symbol of power, a clear proof of the emperor's favor, and more importantly, ability.  The other generals had the same idea as Lu Gan.  Therefore, they all showed extra effort. The opportunity finally came and no one would miss it.  Lin Zhao has been waiting by the Qingshui River for a long time. This was the purpose of his visit to Li Ru.  Controlling Qingshui Ze requires a lot of manpower, which cannot be accomplished except by the army.  The strength of his own men is too weak and cannot be mobilized, so let these soldiers do it.  It is also a testimony.  Even if anyone wants to stop it, they can't. What they want is this effect. One hit is sure to hit.  This was the time to catch a thief and show his strength to Hu Xiucai. Of course, it was also a way to scare the tigers and scare the monkeys.  As for mobilizing the army.  Holding a sword and enjoying the right to act expediently, he should be able to mobilize the Xiang army.  After all, after the river control project begins, there must be the cooperation and participation of the Xiang army.  However, despite this, Lin Zhao immediately secretly reported to Bianjing to let Zhao Xu know.  In the Song Dynasty, which valued culture over military affairs, the precedent of the Chenqiao mutiny was there.  The royal family of the Zhao family was very worried about who would follow suit and wear a yellow robe, so this aspect was particularly taboo.  ¡°Now that my identity is sensitive, I can¡¯t let Zhao Xu have the slightest doubt, so it¡¯s better to say hello in advance and put it on record.  Anyway, it¡¯s for river management.  Zhao Xu can definitely understand.  It reassures Zhao Xu and prevents anyone from making a fuss about this matter in the future to impeach him or something.  In the relatively open Song Dynasty, the power of the officials was quite powerful.  Even the spittle can fly into the emperor's face, drowning a minister is nothing, after all, the relationship between himself and Yushitai has always been very bad. ?????????????? This is also a problem, we should think of a solution.  The mouths and pens of speakers are very useful. Even if you cannot control them, you cannot let them become an obstacle.  Although we haven¡¯t taken any action yet, there are some things that we need to prepare for when we think about them and fill in the gaps to avoid being in a hurry in the future.  Big things always need to be planned step by step!  "Sir, the Xiang army has arrived!" Li Cheng came up to report, interrupting Lin Zhao's thoughts.  Let¡¯s talk about those things later, but let¡¯s talk about Qing Shuize first.  "Has Li Zhizhou arrived?" "Here he is!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "Okay, come with me to welcome Li Zhizhou, and meet the generals of the Xiang Army by the way." &nbsp; "Yes!" Li Ru is also a magistrate after all, and can be regarded as a feudal official. Especially since he needs his help this time, he naturally needs to be more polite.  "Shilang Lin, the Xiang army has arrived under orders." Lin Zhao was polite, but Li Ru was very respectful.  Although Lin Zhao is just a minister and may not be much higher than his own rank, he has great power!  The most important thing is that Lin Zhao is young and has a bright future. He is very likely to be a general or prime minister in the future, and he will be ranked as prime minister or assistant.  ¡°After all, I am old, and I am very satisfied to be able to live up to my name as the magistrate of Bozhou for a few years, and all this is thanks to Lin Zhao¡¯s help.  While being grateful, you also have a purpose to make good friends and build relationships that will be beneficial to the future of your children and grandchildren.  "Thank you, Li Zhizhou!" Lin Zhao said: "I will meet all the generals." Lu Gan and other commanders arrived soon. It was an honor to meet the emperor's imperial envoy, Lin Shilang, who was holding a sword.  They heard that Minister Lin had made great military exploits in the northwest. As a soldier, they naturally admired him very much.  The most important thing is that they know that their family's future and future depend on this Minister Lin, and it is always good to meet him in person.  "Everyone, thank you for your hard work!" Lin Zhao stepped forward to say hello.  ¡°It¡¯s our duty to serve the imperial court, it¡¯s not hard work!¡± Lu Gan answered resoundingly.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Okay, you are all loyal ministers of the country, but now someone actually harms the interests of the Song Dynasty for his own selfish interests, regardless of the life and death of the people. What do you think we should do?" "Bring him to justice and judge according to the law.  !" Several conductors replied in unison.  "Very good, I can see that you are all loyal men who hate evil as much as hatred!" Lin Zhaodao: "Today we are going to go out and present evidence of crimes that ridicule the insidious villains. I wonder if you are willing to come with me!" "Yes!" "Okay!"  !" Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Li Zhizhou must have told you the details, so take action! I will report today's matter to the emperor, and you will be rewarded based on your merits You all have a share.  "This sentence is equivalent to a promise to the generals of the Xiang Army that entering the Forbidden Army is reliable.  Li Ru saw this in his eyes and nodded secretly. This Lin Shilang did have a way. With a few words, he made these Xiangjun soldiers return to their homes. If they take this reassurance, these soldiers will definitely work hard in the future.  As expected, when Lu Gan and others heard this sentence, they felt as if they had heard a guarantee. They were very excited and their enthusiasm increased a lot.  "Okay, let's go!" Lin Zhao then led his men to Qingshui Ze to kill.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daming Mansion, Han Qi looked at the sky, his eyelids twitching.  , I was still a little panicked, and I vaguely felt that something was about to happen.  Having worked as an official for decades, I have never encountered such a situation. Even when I was running for Emperor Yingzong and fighting for the position of crown prince, I had never been so nervous.  Why is it today No, it should be said that this has been the case recently.  I¡¯m really old, maybe Isn¡¯t something going to happen in Bozhou?  Han Qi's eyes involuntarily turned to the east, falling in the direction of Bozhou.  The only flaw at the moment is in Bozhou, and the only thing that worries me is the useless nephew.  Maybe I was wrong. In order to repay the kindness of my brother for raising him, I doted on Han Jun too much, so that he reached the point where he is today.  Now it seems that it is not for his own good, but more like harming him.  But after all, he is his own nephew, so naturally he cannot be harmed. No matter whether it is to strengthen discipline in the future or whatever, he should not be implicated in Bozhou's affairs now.  Of course, he has to live up to his own expectations, otherwise no one can help him.  He has been reminded about Qingshuize three times, so he should have taken care of it.  As long as Lin Zhao can't catch anything, what can he do?  But why is my heart still so uneasy?  The Lin family has always been scheming, could it be Han Xianggong is also a person who takes precautions. If something happens to Bozhou, what should he do to extract his nephew?  At most, there are multiple scapegoats, Fan Jiyun or someone else No matter who it is, there should be a complete strategy. What should we do?  It¡¯s not easy to stay in this way!  Just when Mr. Han was thinking hard about leaving a way out for his nephew, a secret letter was sent to the government office.  "Sir, this is a letter for you!" "Who sent it" "I don't know. It showed up directly in the concierge without a signature." Han Qi glanced at it and saw the words "Han Qi personally signed it" written on it.  So I took it over to see who was doing what!  After opening the envelope and browsing it, Mr. Han¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up and his expression changed.  It turned out to be ?So, no wonder In an instant, he seemed to have figured out many things.  And this letter also revealed something, which gave him a little surprise Lin Zhao, I really didn't expect that it would be related to you after all Han Xianggong sighed in his heart: If you dare to go too far in Bozhou, then no need to blame  You're welcome, I'm sorry.  For a moment, Han Qi's eyes narrowed into a line, and the smile at the corner of his mouth was a little cold (To be continued. 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 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 478: Always Wanting to Suicide

    You're welcome!  Han Qi was rude to Lin Zhao, and Shi Lang Lin was also rude to Qingshui Ze!  Han Jun thinks the same way!  If you are unkind, don¡¯t blame me for being unjust!  This is the common view and common principle of everyone.  .Repaying evil with kindness does not apply at this time.  In Bozhou City, Fan Jiyun was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. The Xiang army was dispatched and headed north out of the city.  Zhizhou Li Ru was also dispatched. This old man had been silent and unsteady, but who would have thought that he would suddenly jump out and bite him hard.  There is no doubt that Lin Zhao has already come to Bozhou City, and it was Lin Zhao who crippled his son in Deyuelou.  Although they realized it later, at this point, they had basically figured out the matter.  Lin Zhao really came to Bozhou, and his son used his own body to test and warn him, but unfortunately he didn't take it to heart.  Knowing his son's identity, but still daring to be ruthless, who else could it be besides Lin Zhao?  The reason why Lin Zhao did this was probably not just because his son molested his wife and concubines, right?  He was targeting himself intentionally In short, because of this incident, there was an inextricable hatred between them.  Now Lin Zhao found Li Ru, and the old man was indeed dishonest. He thought he was old and had been able to get by.  But he didn't expect that he would bite himself when he got the chance today.  It is useless to say this. Lin Zhao has already been to Li's house and must have discussed it with Li Ru in private.  They have already dispatched, and Qingshui Ze's matter is undoubtedly a step too late, and now others will take advantage of it.  "It's all Han Jun's fault. Many people have a habit of first complaining and holding people accountable when something goes wrong, and then regretting it, just not thinking of a way to solve it.  Fan Jiyun also felt a little resentful in his heart. If Han Jun hadn't said that Lin Zhao was in Daming Mansion, he might have been more concerned about it; if Han Jun hadn't been greedy for money and cared about Qingshui Ze's food, he wouldn't have been in the current situation Although he thought so in his heart  , but he didn¡¯t dare to say that.  Firstly, it is meaningless, and secondly, it is Han Qi behind Han Jun.  In the past, I was afraid of Xianggong Han, but now I am counting on Xianggong Han.  Today, Qingshui Ze is bound to be exposed. Something is going to happen here in Bozhou, and I am afraid that it will be hard to escape.  Since Lin Zhao took action, he must have been prepared. Even if the relationship between them was very obscure, he would definitely dig it out. It was impossible to escape unscathed.  Now we can¡¯t settle the situation by relying on our own strength. We can only hope that Mr. Han will take action and take charge of the overall situation.  Then I was thinking of some ways and finding some ways, which might have some effect.  Therefore, Han Jun cannot be offended. On the contrary, he may be needed more now.  But Han Jun had no intention of looking for his uncle. Even though Fan Jiyun persuaded him again and again, he was still stubborn and insisted on his own ideas.  Bozhou made a mistake, and his uncle must have been furious. He didn't dare and was a little embarrassed, so he didn't dare to face Han Qi.  To put it bluntly, Han Jun's mentality at the moment is like that of a child who makes a mistake and is afraid to tell his parents.  Han Jun still remembered what his uncle said when he left last time.  Don¡¯t cause trouble for him!  That¡¯s why Han Jun had the idea that what happened in Bozhou was caused by himself, so he should find a way to solve it himself.  At least for now, Han Jun's success is not out of control, nor is there anything he can do!  "Master Fan, why are you in such a hurry? There is nothing we can do about Qingshuize's situation!" "What? Do you have a solution?" Fan Jiyun was thinking, what else can happen if both the person and the person get the stolen goods?  "The water is overflowing with Qingshui Ze, everything is solved!" Han Jun said very relaxedly, and he was vaguely proud.  "It's too late!" Fan Jiyun said: "If it had been a few days earlier in the morning, it might have been too late. Everything was hidden under the water and Lin Zhao couldn't find anything. But now Lin Zhao has gone and seen everything. Is it still useful?" "Fan  Sir, let me ask you a question!" Han Jun asked: "Didn't Lin Zhao know what Qingshuize looked like before today?" "This!" Fan Jiyun said in shock. "Lin Zhao should know.  He suddenly took action and hit Qingshui Ze directly. He obviously knew the situation well, how could he not know about it?  "That's right. It's not difficult for Lin Zhao to know or not. The important point is whether Qing Shuize is still there or not, and whether the court knows or not!" After listening to Han Jun's words, Fan Jiyun finally understood that he was trying to be a rogue!  Destroying evidence in front of the imperial envoy must be a bit of a joke!  "But Li Ru also followed, and there were so many Xiang soldiers. They were all watching, and this matter could no longer be covered up!" Fan Jiyun said: "As long as they jointly submit a letter to the court, who do you think the officials will believe?  "But what if they are all dead?" Han Jun's words were undoubtedly shocking. Fan Jiyun was shocked and looked at Han Jun in astonishment for a long time.  "Lin Zhao did not bring his guard of honor, and it was clear thatBut no one knew he was in Bozhou.  As for Li Ru, he doesn¡¯t have a deep foundation in Bozhou. If something happens to them, who has the final say in Bozhou¡¯s affairs?  As for those Xiang soldiers, what do they know?  Furthermore, where do they have a chance to speak?  "    "What do you want?  " Fan Jiyun was horrified. He was stunned for a long time before he asked a question. Han Jun sneered: "Now, didn't Lin Zhao and Li Ru just go to Qingshui Ze to investigate the river control plan? Unexpectedly, the dam was accidentally destroyed and the water level in Qingshui Ze surged. Lin Zhao and Li Ru  Li Zhizhou accidentally drowned and died in the line of duty. What do you think?  " Word by word, Han Jun said it very easily, but Fan Jiyun felt particularly cold. He objected: "You are crazy, this is murder!  " Han Jun asked back: "Yes, now that it's over, either you die or I die. It's a matter of fate.  Lin Zhao went to Qingshui Ze. This in itself is a matter of taking our lives. Do we have to sit back and wait for death?  "But Lin Zhao is an arbitrary minister in charge of river control and a minister with imperial orders. Murdering an imperial envoy is a serious crime" Fan Jiyun did not expect that Han Jun was so cruel and would think of such a vicious method. "Master Fan,  Don't forget, he is an imperial envoy, but he is your enemy!  The son's current condition is even more uncomfortable than death. The hatred of killing his son is irreconcilable. Are you just going to let it go?  "Han Jun's rebuttal was spot on, and he hit the key point in one sentence. Fan Jiyun immediately thought of his son's wailing. A good son had become a useless person like this. Naturally, he couldn't swallow this breath. In an instant, the fire of hatred was raging again.  Burning. Han Jun saw the opportunity and took advantage of the situation: "The river channel for water diversion has been prepared. As long as the dam is destroyed, the rolling Yellow River water will immediately enter Qingshui Ze. By then, even the corpse may not be found This is a perfect opportunity for revenge.  If you miss it, you won't have it anymore.  At the same time, it can also cover up the evidence Lin Zhao and Li Ru are both gone. What is the situation in Bozhou? Isn't it just Mr. Fan who has the final say?  What can the court do if there is no evidence?  What can I do to you, sir?  What happened in Qingshui Ze was an accident, just like the Yellow River burst was a natural disaster.  " "Is it really feasible?  But if the court pursues it" Fan Jiyun was very frightened, always feeling that the risk of this matter was too great. "There is no proof. When the time comes, Qingshui Ze will be filled with water, where can we find evidence?  Han Jun said solemnly: "As long as Lin Zhao and Li Ru are dead, everything will be easy!"  " "They were accompanied by retinues and soldiers from the Xiang Army. There were also many hired helpers in Qingshui Ze. They lived there!  That¡¯s a lot of lives!  "Fan Jiyun has a conscience to some extent, and some people don't mess with him. "So what?  Han Jun said in a deep voice: "No poison, no husband, I can't take care of so much now, otherwise we will dieand your family Mr. Fan, although your eldest son is disabled, he is still alive after all."  There are other sons, as long as the incense continues.  But if Lin Zhao is allowed to continue causing trouble, he may end up wiping out his descendants!  " "Ah" Fan Jiyun was shocked again. What he said was true. In the past, it was all within control and I didn't think there was anything wrong. But now, we have indeed reached the boundary of life and death Maybe it's not that serious.  Although Qing Shuize's matter is guilty, it doesn't involve the Nine Clans, right? Besides, his father has the merit of following the dragon, so the emperor doesn't care about his old feelings. "But in this case, if we fail, we will be in doom!"  "Fan Jiyun knew that once the plan failed, their crimes would be even greater, and they would really be hopeless at that time. Han Jun could probably guess Fan Jiyun's thoughts, shook his head and said: "Master Fan, Lin Zhao is not a good person.  How can you give up and give up?  Even though his uncle had already reported that the breach was a natural disaster, the emperor still sent Lin Zhao to investigate. What did it mean?  Lin Zhao didn't go anywhere else and went directly to Qingshui Ze as soon as he made a move. Among them it's best not to take chances!  "At this moment, Han Jun suddenly became extraordinarily wise and saw many things clearly. The implication was that he told Fan Jiyun that the result would be the same whether he did it or not. "Is this really true?  " Fan Tongpan murmured to himself. He knew that there were other families involved in this matter, but now it was just the two of them who made the decision. Han Jun said: "Either sit back and wait for death, or give it a try. If it succeeds, you can  Surviving this disaster safely and being able to avenge him was an answer to Mr. Ling.  Even if someone is suspicious and there is no evidence, it doesn't matter. At worst, he can just resign and become a rich man.  If it fails, the result will be the same, both sides will die, so it is better to fight.  " It's the truth to treat a dead horse as a living doctor, but there are risks involved Beads of sweat on Fan Jiyun's forehead kept rolling down, obviously he was under a lot of pressure "There is no way out, so there is no way out.Don't hesitate!  "Han Jun was very determined and made his decision right away. Now that it's too late to fight, let's ask his uncle for help. It's better not to cause trouble for him now! " Han Jun didn't know that when he thought like this, he was far away  Mr. Han¡¯s eyebrows in Daming Mansion became even more intense! He also forgot a sentence: If you don¡¯t do something, you won¡¯t die, at least it won¡¯t be a miserable death! (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 479: The Great Reason

    Qingshui Ze was originally a large lake, but later due to too much sediment in the Yellow River, it gradually silted up and the water level became even lower. ¥ì?¥ìBut logically speaking, the lake should still be there, but some people are encircling the lake to create farmland here for their own selfish interests.  After blocking the waterway along with the Yellow River, the lake surface gradually dried up, and then became good farmland.  Of course, there are also scattered small bodies of water scattered throughout, just like ponds, just stagnant water.  Occasionally, there are several water canals passing through them, and they are connected in series, so there is no fishy smell.  A large amount of land has been reclaimed, and the accumulated silt is very fertile. As long as you cultivate carefully, the harvest will be very good.  Of course, cultivating so much land requires a lot of manpower.  In the past few years, there have been so many displaced people on Hebei Road that they can be caught in large numbers, so just wave and someone will come.  Although in the Song Dynasty, there were measures to recruit troops and reduce the number of refugees after famines.  However, the frequency of disasters on Hebei Road in recent years has been too high, and it cannot be solved by recruiting troops.  The number of soldiers continues to expand, and the combat effectiveness may not increase much, but the increase in military expenditures does not mean that!  Therefore, whether recruiting troops is a long-term solution, and there is no way to completely eliminate the disaster and stabilize the refugees, we can only leave it as it is.  Sometimes, the officials and the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were watching, but they were helpless.  There are still refugees, suffering from hunger and cold, and it seems that there are also many people suffering from hunger and disease!  Therefore, as long as someone who stutters has a chance to survive, the refugees will cherish it.  Nowadays, many such refugees have gathered in Qingshui Ze.  There is land here. Although it is not theirs, they can become "tenants".  But the land in Qingshui Ze is different from the outside.  Not leased to tenants.  Make them pay rent.  The lands still belong to the original owners.  They are just long-term workers hired by others.  They were asked to plant food and harvest it, and finally they were given some rations as payment. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????As If Someone Stutters, It's Already Good to Survive.  So the refugees who come here have no problem with it. Not only can they have food here, but they can also have a decent meal, which is not considered good.  But basically I won¡¯t be hungry anymore.  It is precisely because of this that the refugees are willing to gather here to cultivate the land and strive for more food.  Nowadays, there are many refugees in Qingshui Ze, and some huts have been specially built for them to live in, forming some small refugee villages.  There are children playing and playing at the entrances of the huts in these villages.  They are not like those children of refugees, they have sallow complexion and thin skin, and there is some color on their faces, which shows that their life is pretty good.  From this perspective.  Qingshui Lake seems to have achieved some success in reclaiming land around the lake.  It¡¯s just that you have to take a long-term view of everything.  Looking at the big picture, it may be a good thing for these refugees.  But in reality?  Why were they displaced?  It's not just because of the floods in the Yellow River. If it weren't for the floods, their lives would be fine. Why would they be like this?  In the final analysis, it will do more harm than good. It will be harmful to the entire Yellow River, and it will be even more harmful to the people on Hebei Road.  But the simple people don¡¯t understand. They don¡¯t know that this is the case, and that the owner of this land is the culprit, causing them to be displaced.  On the contrary, they are somewhat grateful to the hosts who took them in!  Such a situation will inevitably make people dumbfounded.  The children were playing, but the adults at home were all busy.  The master urged them very hard and asked them to harvest as soon as possible.  The work that originally took three days had to be completed in one day. It was unavoidable to get up early and work late at night. Regardless of men and women, everyone who had the strength to do so was mobilized.  Not far away, in the field of crops, men and women are busy. Women harvest and men thresh. Then they put them into baskets and pick them out. On the slightly wider road outside, there will be pallet trucks transporting them out.  There are no oxen-drawn carts, so they rely entirely on human power.  It can be seen from the laborious expression of the man pulling the cart in front, and the individual cart behind him, transporting the grain on the cart outside.  It¡¯s very hard. Everyone¡¯s workload is three times that of usual. They don¡¯t know why the owner is so anxious.  The rainy season has passed, autumn is crisp, and the weather will not get worse.  Even strong winds will only come after late autumn. Why must we be in such a hurry?  They don¡¯t understand these things. They only know that if there is no livelihood here, they will be hungry.  Even though it¡¯s hard, I just have to endure it and work hard.  Besides, the master also said that as long as they survive this period, each family can get a few more buckets of food.  This thought is enough to motivate them to persevere, but they cannot take a break occasionally.  There are many supervisors patrolling the fields, and the supervision is very strict.  It can be seen that this owner is very powerful, and at the same time, he feels a little harsh. Working here is like a prisoner!  But what can be done?  For these refugees, it is good to have food to eat, so why do they care?so many.  Now he is a prisoner with some dignity, which is much better than a precarious wandering.  On this day, the refugees were harvesting in full swing, but suddenly there was the sound of horse hooves, and then a large group of people appeared.  It seems to be the temperament of a government official. What's going on?  What happened?  Many people are a little scared.  "Don't panic, just keep working as usual!" Having said that, the supervisors were also smart, especially those who had received instructions from the master in advance. Their expressions immediately changed, as if they had noticed something.  Now that there is no way to cover up here, the top priority is to report the news.  Since then, many people have run away. Occasionally, there are a few high-level people who can use a horse.  He just got on his horse and was forced back before he could run very far. There were actually cavalry from the imperial court outside!  Minister Lin and Li Zhizhou arrived with the Xiang army!  Qingshuize itself is evidence, the main thing is to take a look.  When the time comes, with the words of Lin Zhao and Li Ru, plus the testimony of the soldiers, this matter will be unmistakable.  Of course, we can also seize some so-called evidence and witnesses at the same time. At that time, no matter whether it is to all the people involved, to Han Xianggong, to Hebei Road, or to the court, there will be an explanation.  The men and women in the fields stopped and looked at the officials and troops arriving in a hurry, astonished.  Some even showed a bit of panic.  Is it possible that staying here is against the laws of the court?  Should the government arrest people or drive them away?  The eyes of the people are very complicated.  This land is to them.  It is extremely rare and is the basis for their proud survival.  If they lose it, they will return to their previous miserable refugee situation and start to have a life of one meal and no next meal.  They don't want that, they are already very nostalgic for this place.  Everyone looked eagerly at the officials and soldiers who came, as if they were waiting for the verdict of life and death!  Lin Zhao could see clearly along the way. Not to mention, Qingshui Ze was indeed a good place.  If it weren't for the Yellow River flood diversion.  It would be good to turn this area into farmland.  Now the original islands in the lake have become hills, the bottom of the lake has become land, crops are growing well, and the lives of the people here seem to be very prosperous.  But it is wrong to build farmland around lakes after all. From ancient books and documents, we know that there were originally many natural lakes in the north.  Why did everyone come and disappear?  There are climatic and hydrological reasons, presumably more are lost in human hands?  Lin Zhao is naturally very clear about the impact of waters and lakes on the climate, which will directly affect the ecology.  Therefore, this situation is absolutely not recommended and must be banned if possible.  Floods in the Yellow River have caused ecological damage and caused disasters.  People should be alert.  If we start protecting from now on, it will take a thousand years.  The ecology of the Yellow River Basin should be able to recover well!  When he takes charge of the Song Dynasty in the future, he must strengthen control in this regard.  Suddenly, Lin Zhao found another reason.  A reason to replace Zhao Xu and sit on the dragon throne.  Not only because of the inheritance of the Song Dynasty, the beautiful rivers and mountains of the Central Plains were not allowed to encounter iron hoofs to see him.  It is also for the ecology of this land and the future of a nation This reason is absolutely sufficient and great!  As for Qing Shuize, since this is already the case, let¡¯s do this first!  This time, as long as the Ergu River is repaired, Tiejiaolong and Junchuanquag are used properly and the water flows smoothly, it doesn't matter whether there is Qingshui Lake with serious siltation.  After all, this place is already home to so many homeless people, and it¡¯s unbearable to make them homeless again!  Furthermore, it is a pity to have so much fertile farmland!  Since it has been reclaimed, let¡¯s keep it for now!  Lin Zhao is very kind, and he can make the final decision on these matters.  However, before that, the debt of reclaiming land from the lake has still to be settled!  Especially for the cofferdam in the Yellow River, don't think that just because you demolished it, you will just forget about it. These crimes will never go away!  "Folks, the government and the army are out to catch a few gangsters. You can just harvest them as usual." Lin Zhao's words were passed on to the Xiang army soldiers one by one.  ¡°There¡¯s no need to be in a hurry, there¡¯s no need to rush the work, just take it one day at a time Half of the grain harvested this year will be handed over to the government, and the other half will be kept by you.¡± ¡°Are you serious?¡±  Some refugees suddenly became excited when they heard such words.  Don't be in a hurry to harvest so hard. If no one forces you, they are absolutely willing.  As for food, they worked for a long time and could only get a small amount of rations, which was barely enough to eat.  But now the government said that half of the food can be reserved for themselves. This is like pie in the sky. Happiness comes so suddenly that they can't react for a while.     "is that true?".  Some refugees were surprised and started asking for confirmation!  "Of course it's true!" Lin Zhaolang said: "More than that, after opening the lips, the government will come to measure the land, and then give each householdFarm!  ¡± ¡°What? We have to give them land. What a surprise, surprise, endless surprise! For them, land is the most important. If they have a piece of land at home, the situation will suddenly change. By that time  , they are no longer rootless duckweeds, and they can take root and live here. Of course, in this way, paying taxes to the court is a trivial matter. The land in Qingshui Ze is so small.  Fertile, you will grow what you sow, and your life will be prosperous in the future. After hearing this clearly, the working people in Qingshui Ze suddenly became excited and almost jumped up with joy.  The rhythm of living and working in peace and contentment. In this era, for ordinary people, this is undoubtedly the most gratifying thing. Although these words did not come from the master, they came from the government. With such a large force, this official should mean what he said.  They heard the official loudly say: "I am Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry. His Majesty the Emperor has appointed me to regulate the Yellow River.  I assure you that the Yellow River will be managed well and it will not be affected by floods in the future. You don¡¯t need to be worried, just live in peace and contentment and get rich through hard work.  " Minister of the Ministry of Industry, what kind of official position is that? Perhaps for most people, they only know Li Zheng, county magistrate. But the emperor and others know that awe in the era of imperial power is very common and significant, and the emperor has an unquestionable  Prestige. Since this official was sent by the emperor, he must be right. Could it be that the land here belongs to the government? Or has the owner committed some crime and his land was confiscated by the court?  For a while, the refugees had all kinds of speculations, but these are not important. Now they are immersed in the joy of getting the land Isn¡¯t this what the people want to live and work in peace and contentment, but they don¡¯t want to do it.  It¡¯s easy! There¡¯s a long way to go to become an emperor! If you want to do it well in the future, it won¡¯t be easy. ¡°Li Zhizhou, do your best!  " Li Ru nodded and said: "There are people in Qingshui Ze who are encircling the lake to build fields. There are witnesses and physical evidence. Take it down!  " Immediately, some officers and soldiers of the Xiang Army came forward and tied up the supervisors one by one. They were all witnesses, and every word they said may have an extremely important role. At the same time, some food was sealed. This is what is called  The most important thing is to find out the owners of the fields around the lake and to hold the relevant people accountable. We already have some clues about this, and then we can pry it out from the mouths of these supervisors.  Something. There is also Hu Xiucai. Lin Zhao is sure that he knows something. Now that he has proven his strength and courage, he will definitely keep his promise. Li Ru asked: "Shilang Lin, the matter of Qing Shuize is settled.  What about Bozhou City?  Should we start arresting people?  " "Don't worry, Bozhou is a prefecture and county in the heart, they have nowhere to escape Furthermore, wouldn't it be better to abscond in fear of crime?  ". Lin Zhao smiled softly. One Han Jun and one general judge are nothing. What Lin Zhao wants is to give an explanation to the court and give Han Xianggong a blow. This is enough! Lin Zhao is very happy, Li  Ru is very happy, and so are the refugees in Qingshuize! Everyone is so proud that they don't realize that the threat is quietly approaching! (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 480: Crazy and Crazy

    Qingshui Ze is connected to the Yellow River. After the lake was reclaimed for farmland, the river was blocked.  It was always blocked, but not long ago, there was some excavation and a dam was built.  One side is Qingshui Lake, and the other side is the Yellow River water.  The Yellow River continues to accumulate sediment, and the river bed is getting higher and higher, so the terrain is still above Qingshui Ze.  Therefore, as long as this dam is destroyed, the Yellow River water will continue to flow into Qingshui Lake.  This should have been done during the flood season. As a lake, Qingshui Ze can divert floods, but due to some man-made reasons, this was not done.  On the contrary, it is Han Jun who has mobilized troops and built such a dam.  Han Qi reminded them to handle the matter in Qingshui Ze properly and cover up all the evidence. The most convenient way is to flood Qingshui Ze and let everything submerge under the water, and the whole world will be clean.  However, Han Jun cared about the food and money, so he didn't finish it for a long time, but he was well prepared.  These days, because of the doubling of grain prices in Bozhou, he has asked the refugees to rush to harvest. As soon as the harvest is over, they will immediately destroy the dams and release water.  As for the homes of the refugees inside, their assets and all their hopes are not considered.  He can even release water directly without notifying the refugees.  Originally, we wanted to wait until the harvest was completed, but now we don¡¯t need to, it¡¯s too late.  Han Jun regretted it. Although he didn't know that doubling the price of grain in Bozhou was Lin Zhao's plan, he knew that his greed had ruined a big thing.  But Han Jun is not the kind of person who is full of regrets, and he doesn¡¯t know that he is free and easy.  Just do something reckless and feel good about yourself. Anyway, just like a person who is fine, just solve it.  It¡¯s just that his solution is a bit at the moment.  On the dam leading from the Yellow River to Qingshui Ze, Han Jun and Fan Jiyun were standing by the river. Several thick ropes had been tied to the wooden piles in the middle of the dam.  When the dike was being built, some wood was buried in the middle. As long as these wood are pulled, the dike will loosen and open a gap.  Then with the help of the flow speed of the river and the strong water pressure, the entire dam will collapse!  "Mr. Han, have you thought clearly? There are not only Lin Zhao and Li Ru in Qingshui Ze. There are also so many Xiang army officers and soldiers. And many refugees!" God has the virtue of good life.  Fan Jiyun still has some kindness in his heart.  Han Jun acted very coldly, shook his head and said: "Master Fan, you can see clearly. Lin Zhao is already in Qingshui Ze, and he has all the personal and material evidence. Once reported to the court, they will definitely investigate, you  "But" "Don't be a mother-in-law!" Han Jun said: "Master Fan, please think clearly, it's not him who dies today, but you! Have you forgotten your son's wailing in bed?  ? Have you forgotten that he is already blind? Will he be a eunuch in the future? " This sentence had a great stimulation effect. Fan Jiyun suddenly became furious and shouted with red eyes: "Shut up!  Mr. Fan. Your enemy is down there. If you pull out a piece of wood and the water rushes down, he will be dead!" Han Jun whispered: "Mr. Fan, what should I do?  " The anxiety and struggle in his heart, coupled with Han Jun's stimulation, Fan Jiyun couldn't stand it anymore. He immediately agreed and shouted: "Pull!" Dozens of people continued to pull the rope, and finally there were some signs of loosening.  .  Suddenly there was a sound, and the dozens of feet of embankment suddenly loosened, and water began to flow out from the middle.  As the rope continued to be pulled, the middle part began to crack, and the earth and rocks fell down, forming a large gap through which water flowed.  The middle part of a dam is the most vulnerable.  As long as the middle is open, the scouring of the water flow and the water pressure will have the final destructive effect. The collapse will continue, the water flow will continue to accelerate, and finally the entire dam can no longer support it, and it will all collapse, and the dam will break!  The water flow was like a wild horse running wild, rumbling toward the downstream.  This river is very wide, and due to Han Jun's deliberate efforts in renovating it, a large amount of water suddenly poured in, almost filling the entire Yellow River.  There is no doubt that it was like a flood in a short period of time, and the momentum was a bit scary.  Fan Jiyun watched the rolling river water flowing by his feet, making bursts of roaring sounds, and rushed into Qingshui Ze quickly.  He knew that everything was doomed and there was no room for maneuver.  If Lin Zhao died, everything would be fine, but if Lin Zhao didn't die!  His whole family would die without a burial place.  Originally Han Jun was very calm, but after letting the water go, he began to feel a little uneasy.  Are you being a little reckless?  Is it a little too bold?  After all, there are many people down there.  He could still be brave before, but now he can't help but want to retreat retreat, there is no chance, the matter is irreversible!  However?¡­Han Jun¡¯s eyes fell on Fan Jiyun, his eyes a little complicated.  "Master Fan, now you can go back to Bozhou City, pretend that nothing happened, and then rush over after receiving the news!" "Uh" Fan Jiyun still looked a little stunned, maybe because of panic!  Han Jun said: "The matter has come to an end. Let fate be your fate. There is nothing to regret. I will rush to Daming Mansion immediately to meet my uncle. Please ask him to deal with the aftermath and deal with the matter satisfactorily!" "Okay!" Han Jun glanced at Gungun Liuluo.  He glanced at Fan Jiyun again and left in a hurry.  Qingshui Ze and Bozhou are both places of right and wrong now, so it is better to stay as far away as possible.  The farther you go, the more things can be disconnected, and you can even find a scapegoat if you have to!  " Wishful thinking is a good one, but Fan Jiyun is not stupid!  He gradually calmed down and figured out many things.  If it is true that according to what Han Jun said, both Lin Zhao and Li Ru are dead, there is no evidence of their deaths, and the court cannot pursue them, then that's it!  But if something happens, can Han Jun be relied on?  He was running very fast at this moment, and he was probably planning something in his mind!  When disaster strikes, we all fly away, but what we think of is beauty.  Everything happened because of you, how can you get away with it?  A sneer appeared at the corner of Fan Jiyun's mouth, he wanted me to be the scapegoat, hum I just don't care who they are.  I want to leave now, but I can¡¯t!  When Han Jun and Fan Jiyun were about to leave, a group of strangers suddenly came out from behind and surrounded them.  This time it is really true that both the person and the person have gained the stolen goods!  Han Jun and Fan Jiyun looked at each other.  Everyone saw fear in each other's eyes, especially Han Jun, who started to tremble a little "Who are you?" The visitor didn't answer at all, but just surrounded them in place, and the leader stood there  By the river, looking at the rolling water, he showed a look of regret and anxiety.  Young Master, I¡¯m late here. Will you be okay?  The worried person by the river is none other than Jiang Leiting!  He specially rushed to Bozhou from Daming Mansion to assist the young master, and today he is responsible for secretly monitoring Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others.  They didn't expect it.  These crazy guys.  He actually did such a thing.  At first, I was afraid of disturbing the situation.  Therefore, he followed farther away and rushed after discovering the abnormality. After all, it was still a little late.  There was no way to stop it.  Seeing the water pouring into Qingshui Lake, Jiang Leiting's heart was already in his throat, and he was extremely worried about the young master's safety!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Qingshui Ze, Lin Zhao and others collected a bunch of personal and material evidence and were about to leave, but suddenly felt the earth  It was a little shaken, and there was a faint roar!  "What's going on? What's the sound?" Lin Zhao's first reaction was earthquakes. He had just experienced them several times in his previous life, so he was very sensitive.  But after standing still for a moment, I realized that it was not an earthquake.  at this time.  Lu Gan looked into the distance and suddenly said in horror: "Water, it's flooded!" When everyone looked up, they could see the white waves from a distance, rushing towards them!  The place where they are is exactly in the deepest center of Qingshui Lake. It is like an underground canyon, three to four feet deep.  This was caused by water from the Yellow River entering the lake bottom and scouring it in the past. Compared with other places, there is not much sedimentation.  This is probably where the original lake bottom is, with the most fertile soil and convenient irrigation, so Han Jun's land is mainly concentrated here.  Therefore, there is the most intensive work of refugees here, and Lin Zhao, Li Ru and others also happen to be here.  It so happened that the section they left was relatively narrow and slightly sloped, so the water flow was very fast.  If the current surges over, they may all disappear in the big waves, and they may be injured or killed!     how?  Did they burst the dikes and flood the water?  Lin Zhao was surprised. He didn't expect that they would take such an extreme measure at this time It was too late to think too much, it was important to escape!  But where to escape?  Li Cheng reacted quickly and protecting the young master was his top priority.  He locked his target in an instant and shouted: "Hurry, run to the hills!" There was a hill near them. It might have been an island above the lake in the past, and the terrain was relatively high!  Fortunately, Lin Zhao, Li Ru, and an important person came on horseback. They immediately whipped their whips and ran quickly to the hill.  The remaining infantrymen also ran like crazy, only regretting that their parents had lost two legs They were competing with the flowing water for time to escape.  Li Cheng's heart rose to the point of his throat. If the young master had made any mistake today, then everyone could only think about running for a moment Maybe it was God's will. When they just ran up the hill, the surging waves  The water just rushed over.  Even the hoofs of the mounts were submerged in the water The riders on the horses were lucky enough to escape, and the fastest runners among the infantry also escaped.As for others, they were not so lucky. They were swept away by the flood in an instant, leaving endless wailing and screaming.  Standing on the hill, Lin Zhao could see clearly that the current situation was no different from a flash flood.  In an instant, except for the four to five feet square area under the feet that was exposed, the rest of the area was completely submerged in the water.  They were lucky. Lin Zhao and a few close guards of the Mingyue Sect, plus several Xiang army generals such as Li Ru and Lu Gan, only thirty or forty people escaped, and the others all disappeared in the flood.  Life or death is uncertain All the survivors are thankful that they are lucky to be alive.  They happened to be riding horses. How many of them could escape on two legs?  The most lucky thing is that we happened to be walking here, and there was such a small hill nearby, otherwise it would be of no help.  I survived, but the scene I saw was extremely tragic.  Lin Zhao's heart was bleeding. Just now, several of his Mingyue Sect followers and hundreds of Xiang Army soldiers had disappeared And downstream, there were still many soldiers and more refugees most of them  They were busy harvesting at the lowest point of the lake. The bottom of the lake was shaped like a pot The water suddenly surged over. Can they escape?  How much can you escape?  How many people will die in Qingshui Lake today?  "Shilang Lin, are you okay?" The embarrassed Li Ru turned around to express condolences to Lin Zhao.  "It's okay!" Lin Zhao only replied, his face ashen.  In the distance they could only hear the roar of water, occasionally mixed with frightened screams and wails!  People will die, there is no doubt that many people will die!  At this time, everyone¡¯s eyes were focused on the surging water. Where did the sudden flood come from?  Natural conditions?  The Yellow River bursts?  impossible. ? Then there is only one explanation, and that is population!  Lin Zhao knew that someone wanted to destroy Qingshui Ze, so he used food prices to lure Han Jun and delay time.  I thought that if I took the Xiang army to get evidence today, they would be very anxious, and then have a series of reactions, and then defeat them one by one.  But I didn't expect that they would react like this and take risks. They were really crazy Even though they knew that they, Li Ru, and many Xiang Army soldiers were at the bottom of the lake, they still released the water.  They did it on purpose, they wanted to murder!  "It's a pity that it didn't succeed, and both myself and Li Ru escaped by chance.  Unfortunately, the soldiers of the Xiang Army were killed. The most pity should be the working refugees.  They had just been promised that they would not have to work so hard, they could be allocated land, and they could live and work in peace and contentment.  But before I had time to be happy, the flood came in the blink of an eye!  I don¡¯t know how many people will die in the flood. All the beautiful lives have become a dream and their lives have ended.  When they see the flood, many people are thinking, if they had known this, they might as well have gone homeless.  With a sallow complexion and thin skin, and a difficult life, at least he can save his life Lin Zhao looked at this situation and didn't speak for a long time.  Obviously, today's flood is directed at me and started because of me.  It was because of his own lack of consideration that he did not expect that these people would be so crazy and crazy that they would implicate so many subordinates, soldiers and people Lin Zhao was very upset, but it was a pity that they were all useless.  Now I just hope that everyone can be lucky and escape.  After surviving a wave, those who can swim may still survive.  It's a pity that this is the north, and most people don't know the nature of water Pray!  Lin Zhao closed his eyes silently, praying and making a decision at the same time.  The person who committed a murderous attack today will never be forgiven. He must pay for his debt with blood and die without a burial place!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 481: Terrible Revenge

    In Daming Mansion, Han Qi's heart became more and more uneasy, and his eyelids beat faster.  Even though he repeatedly warned himself to calm down and drank cups of tea to relieve the irritation, he still could not calm down and settle down.  Especially in the ancestral hall at home, my brother¡¯s tablet suddenly fell to the ground and broke into pieces.  Is this an early warning or a sign of impending disaster?  When Han Qi saw it, he was immediately confused!  Something happened, something must have happened!  Han Qi looked at the sky in Bozhou. The sky suddenly became extremely gloomy. Something must have happened in Bozhou.  Maybe this is a warning from my brother in heaven!  Han Jun is incompetent after all. If Qing Shuize's matter had been dealt with earlier, he wouldn't have been able to keep silent. He would definitely have told himself.  If he didn't say it, that meant there must be something wrong.  This child At this time, there is no time to hate that iron cannot become steel.  The nephew is very incompetent, but he is his nephew after all. Things have already been done. What should I do if I don't help him?  Help him, how should we help him now?  What's the point of not being obedient if he's already done what he has to do?  I am in Daming Mansion, and things in Bozhou are beyond my reach, not to mention Not to mention that I am also a clay Buddha crossing the river, so I can't protect myself!  And Han Jun happens to be his weakness. If he falls, he will be implicated as well.  Logically speaking, we must try our best to keep him, but what should we do when we can¡¯t keep him?  Han Qi suddenly discovered that he was sometimes too stubborn and didn't even know how to adapt.  Because of the upbringing of my brother, I have such complicated feelings for my nephew, so much so that I am restrained when doing things, which has led to the deadlock today.  Something must have happened over there in Bozhou. This is an irreversible situation. What should I do?  Rescue, Han Qi suddenly shook his head, is there any chance of rescue?  Something happened over there. Do you still have the qualifications to rescue?  Ouyang Xiu was at home because his daughter-in-law was a widow.  If a few gossips were spread, he would have to resign.  Something happened to his nephew. If he failed to raise him, it would be his uncle's fault. Can he still hold on to his position?  Do you still have a say?  When the time comes, even the spittle and stars can drown him!  The prerequisite for rescuing his nephew is to protect himself. This is Han Xianggong's final conclusion.  ?Then the first thing to do is to distance yourself from the relationship with your nephew and completely remove yourself from this matter.  Only then will you have the right to speak and the opportunity to take action.     what can we do about it?  Mr. Han gave a bitter smile and said softly: "Brother, I'm sorry, this is the only way. Maybe I can save Jun'er's life!" He sighed.  Xianggong Han sat down, wrote a memorial, and arranged for his confidants to say: "Send it to Bianjing immediately, and deliver it to the officials as soon as possible!" Maybe it's still too late, at least the opportunity for revenge will not be lost ~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For half a day, the bottom third of Qingshui Lake was completely filled with deep water.  Although the siltation is serious.  But it will take time for the entire lake to be completely filled.  Lin Zhao, Li Ru and others were rescued in the evening by a ship sent by Jiang Leiting. Of course, the surviving Xiang army also sent out troops to search for them, but Mingyue Sect beat them to it!  Ever since they discovered that the water was overflowing the Qingshui Lake and the young master was at the bottom, the people of the Mingyue Sect were going crazy.  They immediately dispatched all the manpower in Bozhou and went to the lake to find the whereabouts of the young master.  As for the murderers Han Jun and Jiang Leiting, they have been firmly under control.  The warriors of Mingyue Sect looked at the two men and wished they could eat them alive.  However, they did not act rashly until they found the young master. These were two felons who should be dealt with personally by the young master.  If if there is something wrong with the young master, then their fate is self-evident, and they will inevitably be buried with them.  Not only them, but also their families will end up like this.  But they would rather spare the families of these thieves and hope that the young master can be safe.  Young Master has always said that good people have their own destiny.  Many people prayed secretly in their hearts.  Fortunately, in the evening, they got the news that the young master was fine and that he had been found.  Lin Zhaoren was fine, but his mood was extremely low.  As soon as he landed, the first thing he did was to ask Li Ru to rescue people. The Bozhou Xiang Army had all mobilized officers to rescue the soldiers and refugees in the water.  ¡°At that time, all the people on the high ground were safe and sound, but in the low terrain, only one or two of the dozens of people escaped by chance The result was very disappointing, and the rescue did not go smoothly.  By the afternoon of the next day, the rescue was gradually coming to an end. Qingshui Ze was filled with water and the water was rippling. Is there any sign of survivors?  at a glanceIn the past, it was all lake water. Occasionally, some crop straw would float up, and then a few corpses Soon, the approximate statistics came out.  The flood in Qingshui Ze killed 3,300 people, of which 400 to 500 were soldiers of the Xiang Army, and the rest were almost all refugees working in the fields.  More than three thousand lives were lost in an instant!  For two days, Lin Zhao didn¡¯t say a word!  I just went to the dam connecting the Yellow River, glanced at Han Jun and Fan Jiyun, just snorted coldly, and turned around and left.  This is the scariest thing!  Fan Jiyun shuddered when he saw Lin Zhao's eyes.  The enemy who maimed his son finally appeared, but he didn't have the slightest courage to take revenge.  He finally saw that his son was seeking his own death. How dare you offend such a person?  ?Young, indeed very young, but those eyes make people shy away.  Traveling across the northwest, favored by officials, and holding a high position at a young age, there is definitely something extraordinary about such a person.  Now that I have an undying hatred for him, will there be any good results?  "If Lin Zhao had scolded them just now, or stepped forward and slapped them hard twice, Fan Jiyun would have felt much more relaxed.  At least it won't be so depressing. The more Lin Zhao stays silent, the more terrifying he will be!  "Han Jun, Han Jun, you are really doing a lot of harm to others. I would have refused to listen to you if I had known it. If not, why would I have ended up in this situation?"  Not only was the great revenge not avenged, the results were getting worse and worse.  Han Jun was also trembling with fear at the moment. Ever since the embankment burst and the water overflowed, he had flinched and was a little scared.  But as long as Lin Zhao dies, everything will be easy, not to mention his uncle from Daming Mansion, who will help him deal with the aftermath.  But unfortunately, he was caught before he could escape.  Needless to say, it must be Lin Zhao's subordinate, and he actually However, Han Jun still did not give up, and still prayed silently in his heart, hoping that he would drown.  But when he saw Lin Zhao, he was disappointed.  Lin Zhao is back well and safe!  The plan failed, how could he be so lucky Fan Jiyun didn't think so, it was definitely not luck.  Ever since he was surrounded at the dike, he knew that he had been completely defeated.  This shows that Lin Zhao has no plans left and has already designed a plan to deal with him.  So how can he be defenseless at the bottom of the lake?  But this time he was really wrong. Lin Zhao did underestimate his opponent. He didn't expect that Han Jun and Fan Jiyun would be so heartless.  Thousands of lives!  What is the difference between this and Li Fugui's massacre in Dashun City?  Those who died were all unarmed people, no, they were even more pitiful refugees. Just when they had just gained a little hope in life, their homes were ruthlessly destroyed and their lives taken away.  Lin Zhao is very angry, but right now he has no time to settle accounts with these crazy guys.  Seeing them, Lin Zhao said nothing. There was no point in talking or not. In Lin Zhao's eyes, they were already dead.  "Don't you want to talk nonsense with dead people?"  On the contrary, saving people was more important, but the final result shocked him!  More than three thousand living lives disappeared like this. Lin Zhao blamed himself and felt that he was responsible.  If he hadn't raised the price of food, Han Jun wouldn't be in a hurry to let them grab the harvest. Maybe they could leave, maybe they could escape.  If he hadn't pushed too hard, maybe Everything seemed to be caused by him, and Lin Zhao felt very uncomfortable!  Very upset and remorseful.  Therefore, even if he said one sentence, everyone would be very anxious when they saw it.  Li Cheng was very helpless. His own persuasion was fruitless, and Li Ru also tried, but it still had no effect.  No one knew what the silent Lin Shilang was thinking. Some people said that Lin Shilang was frightened, but Li Ru absolutely didn't believe it.  Under the circumstances at that time, Lin Shilang was not alarmed at all. How could he be frightened?  ¡°Obviously, Minister Lin was feeling sorry for the refugees.  After all, they are just some refugees, although they are not as crazy and murderous as Han Jun and Fan Jiyun.  But Li Ru didn't pay much attention to them. If there were just one or two people, he might just ignore them.  Now it's just because there are so many people dying at once that it seems a little noticeable.  But even so, Li Ru was still relatively calm.  In his view, how to deal with the aftermath, how to accomplish the set goals, and how to use this opportunity to attack the opponent are the top priorities.  For the powerful people who are fighting for power and profit, the lives and interests of the people never seem to be really at heart, and it has become a habit for people like Li Ru.  But Lin Zhao, although he has been in this world for several years, is still out of place But it is precisely this that makes Li Ru value Lin Zhao particularly.  It can be seen that Lin Shilang is a benevolent and righteous person and has a benevolent heart for the people.  sadIt just shows that he has a sincere heart.  "This is something that others don't have. I may have had it, but I don't know where it was lost this morning.  But being sad is sad, and people still have to cheer up and do great things.  If you are sad all the time, you are sinking.  However, Li Ru believes that Lin Shilang will not sink.  It can be seen from his determined eyes that he must be brewing an extremely terrible revenge in his heart I'm afraid the sky in Bozhou is about to change color!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 482: Public resentment boils over

    "Husband, don't be sad. Those people are gone after all. It's time for those who are alive to cheer up!" Others' persuasion failed, and only Mu Sihong went into battle in person.  At this time, only the closest people and the people who know Lin Zhao best can persuade him effectively.  "But, if not, I" Mu Sihong knew her husband very well and knew that her husband felt guilty and self-blame.  She knew that her husband had a loving heart.  "Husband, it's not your fault. It's those people who were crazy and did such immoral things." Mu Sihong said: "Husband, there is no need to blame yourself. Your purpose is to get rid of those thieves and return the people to the people."  A person with great intentions, but the result is not very good" "No!" Mu Sihong shook his head and said: "Actually, those refugees should be grateful to you, if you hadn't raised the price of food to seduce those people.  Qingshui Lake was not destroyed Just imagine, with the crazy actions of those people, in order to prevent the secret from being leaked, would they inform the refugees when they released the water?  "And before they died, they heard their husband's promise and saw the hope of life, which was a comfort" Lin Zhao felt a little relieved. The situation seemed to be like this, but "It's a pity that it can only be  What a relief. Their hopes were shattered in an instant. ""It was those crazy thieves who shattered not only the people's wishes for life, but also your kindheartednessso husband, you don't have to.  Blame yourself. Now is not the time to blame yourself, but to take revenge" Mu Sihong stopped, poured a cup of tea for her husband, and turned around to leave.  She knew that her husband would soon get over this hurdle, and then everything would fall into place, and she didn't need to worry!  Sure enough, after another deep thought, Lin Zhao clearly realized that none of this was his fault!  Therefore, there is no longer any psychological burden. What Mu Sihong said is absolutely correct.  Those annihilators destroyed not only the hopes of the refugees, but also their own ideals and kindness Revenge must be taken!  Lin Zhao opened the door and left. The sky in Bozhou was bright and clear. How could such a bright and clear world accommodate those villains who wanted to kill the traitors?  They have covered the mountains and rivers with dust and made the people suffer. Now it is time for me to grab the butcher's knife, return a clean sky to Bozhou, and give a proper explanation to the people of the world "Li Cheng!" "Hey, what are your orders, Master?"  The young master called out to him, and Li Cheng finally felt relieved. It seemed that the young master had reached his heart and made a decision.  It¡¯s time to take action and make those people pay the price!  "Come here!" Lin Zhao whispered a few words. Li Cheng was a little stunned at first. After a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up. He seemed to have figured out the key, and he nodded repeatedly.  If the young master does this, it means that he will be cruel, and it should have been like this a long time ago!  Thinking of the cowardice he suffered in Qingshui Ze, especially when the young master was almost in trouble, Li Cheng felt filled with hatred and murderous intent.  "Li Zhizhou, have you sent out the memorial to the imperial court?" Lin Zhao gave some instructions and came to look for Li Ru.  Li Ru nodded and said, "It's true. You can't hide something like this. I originally wanted to discuss it with you, Minister Lin, but" Lin Zhao and Li Ru will definitely report this matter.  It's just that the content of the memorial, especially the process and reasons of the incident, must be consistent.  Although Li Ru had tried to be as realistic as possible, he still wanted to meet Lin Zhao and confirm the details and wording with each other, as well as the extent to which certain words should be said.  But Lin Zhao didn¡¯t see him. Li Ru had no choice but to tell the truth and write a letter to the court in a hurry.  As a magistrate, if such a major event occurs under his rule, if he does not inform the court as soon as possible, he would really be derelict in his duties!  "Forgive me, Minister Lin!" Although Lin Zhao was missing, Li Ru still took the initiative to apologize. After all, Lin Zhao is respected in Bozhou now, and Lin Zhao's words will naturally take priority in all matters.  "Nothing!" Lin Zhao asked: "Then what did you say?" "According to the truth!" Without Lin Zhao's permission, or without communication, Li Ru naturally did not dare to act rashly, and telling the truth is the safest way.  way of doing.  "Oh, that's good!" It seems that Lin Shilang is going to write a memorial. Fortunately, he is not angry, or he has other ideas!  Li Ru whispered: "However, my memorial is not detailed enough. It would be best for Lin Shilang to supplement it." Lin Zhao knew that Li Ru was giving himself a little room to develop, so as not to have any ideas and nothing to add, but with  No need "No need? What does Lin Shilang mean?" Li Ru was suddenly a little stunned.  &nbsp;Lin Zhao sneered and said: "I have no intention of submitting a letter at all" "Then how should we deal with this matter? Wait for the court's decision?" Li Ru felt that this matter involved Han Qi's nephew after all.  For the inconvenience, it is best for the court to come forward and provide a solution, so that it will be convenient for everyone.  "I have the power of discretion, holding a sword, and the power to do whatever is convenient for me!" After Lin Zhao finished speaking, he walked away.  Li Ru looked at Lin Zhao's back in astonishment and murmured to himself: "Could it be that he wants to" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~ Ever since the incident in Qingshui Ze, the city of Bozhou has exploded, with all kinds of news flying all over the sky.  It turns out that the person who crippled Fan Yameni at Deyuelou that day was actually Lin Shilang. It is said that he was the youngest minister in the Song Dynasty and had already been granted the title of Marquis!  Fan Kun molested Mrs. Hou Ye, which was simply asking for his own death.  He is a noble prince, how can he be humiliated like this? It is inevitable to take action.  It's just to cripple him. It's not an exaggeration to beat him to death with his power But there is a saying that a strong dragon cannot overwhelm a local snake.  The Fan family is the number one hegemon in Bozhou. If Lin Shilang crippled the Fan family's legitimate son, it is certain that the Fan family will take revenge.  I heard that what happened in Qingshui Ze was the revenge of the Fan family. The Marquis was at the bottom of the lake at that time. The Fan family broke the embankment just to drown the Marquis Immediately afterwards, someone said that the Marquis Lin came to Bozhou for  River management matters.  It is to catch the borers that harm the Yellow River.  Qingshui Ze is building fields around the lake. Among those moths are the Fan family and the Jia family. These are all famous families in Bozhou. I heard that there is also the nephew of Mr. Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy I didn¡¯t expect these officials and famous families.  The noble families are actually doing such things, so the people naturally have complaints and hate the moths who harm their interests.  I heard that the flooding of Qingshui Lake this time was not only the Fan family's revenge on Lin Shilang, but also the moths who wanted to kill people and destroy evidence The most important thing is that the flood drowned more than 3,000 people!  The people are all kind-hearted, but hearing about the lives of more than 3,000 people makes them shudder.  These moths are so crazy and crazy?  There is no bottom line for doing harm to nature!  It's simply too terrible, too terrifying!  Looking at the dog-like parents and officials on weekdays, the noble gentry did not expect that behind their backs there were such things. It is simply unimaginable What a sin this must be!  You will go to hell after death!  Beasts, not humans!  It¡¯s simply a devil!  For a time, the people of Bozhou were filled with righteous indignation, and condemnation came one after another.  In particular, a group of scholars from Zhouxue howled and cursed, and went to the magistrate's office to petition, demanding severe punishment of the murderers, and even shouted to write to the court The public opinion in Bozhou City was boiling, and the matter was dealt with.  The murderer's voice is loud and clear!  This is the voice of the people, their sympathy for the 3,300 lives that died, and their hatred and hatred for the crazy murderers who have no human surname But the Zhizhou Yamen has not made any move, leaving the people of Bozhou  Everyone was anxious, and various speculations and rumors immediately appeared At this time, a voice appeared, and a statement immediately aroused the recognition of the people.  It is said that among the Jian Cheng was the nephew of Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road. Han Qi was a former prime minister and was highly respected.  Moreover, some of the elders of prominent families such as the Fan family and the Jia family have served as high-ranking officials in the government There is a backstage, there is a shady story!  What the common people hate the most is officials protecting each other, and for a while public resentment began to boil!  Someone who knows the details said that the person in charge of Bozhou now is not Zhizhou Li Ru, but the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Weiyuan Hou Linzhao.  It is said that Lord Lin was afraid of Xianggong Han and did not dare to take action Others said that someone involved was bribed with a lot of money, so Lord Lin was asked to let him go!  For a moment, everything is possible!  In short, Weiyuan Hou Linzhao is pushed to the forefront!  Public opinion, mainly students from the Prefecture School, began to accuse Lin Shilang, claiming that he was afraid of the powerful, had shady dealings, did nothing, had betrayed the emperor's favor, etc.  People¡¯s resentment was boiling over. There was hatred against corrupt officials and sycophants who acted recklessly, and there was also dissatisfaction with Lin Shilang¡¯s inaction.  Public opinion in Bozhou was infinitely high, and people gathered at the gate of the state government every day to petition, which could be considered coercion and even insults.  The target is none other than the Minister of Industry, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao!  But for several days, Lord Lin never showed up, so the public resentment continued to rise, almost reaching its peak.  All this was seen by Zhizhou Li Ru, and he naturally understood what was going on.  Shilang Lin is really clever. He wants to advance but suppresses it first, playing hard to get!  This is a stoneCounting birds! ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? With the public resentment boiling, and the people asking for orders, he took action, and neither the dignitaries nor the court officials could say anything.  The most important thing is that Mr. Han of Daming Mansion will be speechless!  What's more, the message itself gave him a severe blow!  Furthermore, Lin Shilang himself will also gain huge gains!  Fame is something you can get in an instant!  It¡¯s just that there are pros and cons.  While gaining fame, there will also be a lot of hatred.  As for how much hatred there will be, it depends on what Lin Shilang does!  Li Ru had a feeling that Lin Zhao's skills would definitely shock the world!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 483: Death without a Burial Place

    Public dissatisfaction reached its peak.  Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry who was stationed in Bozhou, the Marquis of Weiyuan, and the arbitrary minister of river management, finally couldn't sit still.  During the fourth petition, which was mainly composed of state school students, the petition finally appeared.  "Servant Lin, the murderer has been arrested, why are they still being tried and dealt with?" "They have lost their conscience and cannot be forgiven! They must be punished as soon as possible to comfort the souls of the deceased in heaven!" "Servant Lin, you have not taken action for so long. You are really like the outside world.  Rumor has it, are you afraid of Xianggong Han?¡± ¡°Are you going to protect the murderer?¡± The scholars in the state are all passionate young people who have been influenced by the righteousness of Confucius and Mencius for many years, and they are all very upright.  Some people gently reminded them, while others directly questioned them.  Lin Zhao stood at the gate of the state government office. When he saw this situation, he walked to the front calmly and said loudly: "Everyone, please be quiet first!" The Marquis's aura was still very good, and the crowd gradually quieted down, wanting to hear this.  What kind of words did the marquis say?  "Everyone knows what happened in Qingshui Ze. It involves many things and is related to the floods in the Yellow River this year." Lin Zhaolang said: "I came here with the imperial edict to investigate the matter, and now I have some clues. Today at noon  , The trial will be held publicly at the Xiangjun Military Campus in the city. You can come and watch. Everyone will understand the merits, the whole story, and what kind of person I, Lin, am!" Hearing this answer, everyone nodded, and the trial was held in public.  That¡¯s interesting!  Therefore, the crowd at the gate of the state government dispersed in an instant, and all gathered around the main campus But when they arrived, everyone discovered that on one side of the campus was a mourning hall, which was the mourning hall for the Xiangjun officers and soldiers who died in Qingshui Ze a few days ago.  ¡°Does Shilang Lin have any profound meaning in setting the location of the trial here?¡±  At first, everyone thought it was just because it was relatively spacious and could accommodate enough people to be open to the public.  But now it seems that this is not the case!  I'm afraid that Mr. Lin has a deeper meaning.  Those who had doubts before became much quieter in an instant. This public trial was interesting!  With many people waiting eagerly, Lin Shilang and Zhizhou Li Ru finally appeared.  Also dispatched at the same time were hundreds of soldiers from the Xiang Army, all of whom had their arms wrapped in black gauze, obviously paying homage to the deceased Pao Ze.  The officers and soldiers of the Xiang Army formed a large circle in the middle and were responsible for maintaining order and guarding the scene!  As for government officials, they are completely redundant!  After Lin Zhao and Li Ru appeared.  Many cumbersome rituals and understandings were eliminated, and the trial began immediately.  "Fellow folks in Bozhou, you all know that this year the Yellow River burst its banks near Damingfu, and there is a vast ocean in the north. Countless people have been displaced!" Lin Zhaolang said: "This is a natural disaster. Continuous heavy rain caused the river to flood.  Skyrocketing, this is an indisputable fact. Is it just a natural disaster? No, there is also **! This is the purpose of my trip!¡± After investigation, I found that there is a lake near Bozhou.  The matter of making fields.  Qingshui Ze could originally be used as a flood diversion area for the Yellow River, which could reduce the pressure on the river embankments, but what about after the lake is reclaimed for farmland?  Failed to divert floods.  exacerbating river problems.  If that's all, that's it, but I didn't expect that there are people who are even more perverse!  " " The core of Lin Zhao's roll call, the people all know that the matter happened in Qingshui Ze. But they don't know what the connection is? So everyone listened with interest and very carefully! " Lin Zhao said loudly: "My officer  During the investigation, it was discovered that in order to protect their interests in Qingshui Ze, some people actually built a cofferdam in the Yellow River.  Cause the river water to flow back and trigger the burst" "Although it is just a triggering factor, what's the point of exaggerating at this time? "Call the witness!  " A group of people were brought in. Most of them were the supervisors who had narrowly escaped from Qingshui Ze, as well as the retinue who followed Han Jun and Fan Jiyun to break the embankment. The flood had completely woken them up, and they all knew that they were  You all know what you should do about the current situation. "Tell the elders of Bozhou what you know!"  " "We" "This year" Stumbling, these people finally made it clear. They are the supervisors of Qingshui Ze. The Yellow River has risen this year. The owner is worried that the river water will continue to increase and the crops will be submerged. Let them build a cofferdam in the river.  , blocking the river water The people heard clearly that someone was actually building a cofferdam. Although they did not understand the causal relationship between the cofferdam and the breach, they all understood the reason why the dam impounded and the water flow increased. I think Lin Shilang said.  That's right. Although they are not the direct victims of the Yellow River burst, they are still very disgusted! "Then who are the people who built the fields around the lake in Qingshui Ze?  "Lin Zhao's voice suddenly rose. NextThe kneeling witnesses immediately rushed to answer, saying that they were originally retinues or servants of each family.  So as soon as he opened his mouth, the Fan family, Han family, Jia family, Cui family, Zhou family and so on all came out.  "Are they them?" "Yes!" Hu Xiucai came out with a stack of account books and letters, and bowed: "My father is the chief bookkeeper of Bozhou Household Cao, and the matter in Qingshui Ze was done by General Judge Fan Jiyun together with some prominent local families.  Because, here are their accounts from Qingshui Ze, as well as a few letters that my father was lucky enough to save!" Lin Zhao smiled softly, he had proved his strength, and Hu Xiucai naturally had to fulfill his promise.  Very timely and very effective!  Once I read it, the sin was so vivid that I couldn't escape it.  At this time, people in Bozhou knew that Hu Xiucai, who was usually crazy, was not crazy, and all the crazy things he said were true.  However, in order to prove the validity of the evidence, Lin Shilang and Li Zhizhou specially invited five famous local doctors to diagnose in turn and confirmed that Hu Xiucai was mentally normal!  In this way, all the spearheads will be pointed at those unscrupulous villains!  ¡°Bring someone to commit the crime!¡± Lin Zhao shouted.  Immediately, soldiers from the Xiang Army brought many criminals led by Han Jun and Fan Jiyun. Because it was a major case and many people were involved, all adult males from each household were arrested, so it was dark.  Some kneeled down immediately, while others stood proudly.  For example, Han Jun, he is still arrogant until now, which just let the people of Bozhou see his arrogance and domineering, which further confirmed the fact that he has a backing.     very good!  Mr. Han is so lucky to have a nephew like this!  Lin Zhao smiled coldly, and a Mingyue Sect servant immediately stepped forward and kicked Han Jun in the crook of the leg. Han Jun fell to the ground like a dog.  As for Fan Kun, he is now a blind and cripple. He has also been pulled out of bed. His old thigh injury has recurred. He is wailing and cursing at the same time.  When a Xiang Army soldier saw this, he immediately punched his mouth, which turned into a pig's mouth, swollen to the point of being speechless.  Li Cheng would not miss this opportunity. With a wink, a guard stepped forward and kicked him again on the broken thigh.  Fan Kun was in great pain, but he couldn't cry out. Big beads of sweat rolled down his face, and he almost fainted!  "Everyone, these are human beings!" Lin Zhao said loudly: "Do you admit the facts of the crime?" "Yes, I plead guilty!" There were only a few sparse voices in the crowd.  But in the eyes of the people, those who still persist are stubbornly resisting.  The evidence just now has made it very clear that they are the culprits.  Lin Zhao smiled coldly: "It's best if you plead guilty. I will plead with the court and treat you leniently. As for those who refuse to admit it even to death, hum" "Creating fields around the lake and building cofferdams has caused the Yellow River to burst.  It's a serious crime." Lin Zhao continued: "But these people don't want to repent. I came to Bozhou to investigate under the imperial decree, and they still didn't cooperate. When I found the evidence, they actually tried to kill me and destroy the evidence at the same time!  ¡± The matter of Qingshuize is well known to everyone, and everyone is looking at Lin Shilang, looking forward to the further development of the trial.  "The Japanese officer, Li Zhizhou, and the officers and soldiers of the Bozhou Xiang Army went to investigate and collect evidence. Not wanting them to see what happened was exposed, they actually dug up a dam and diverted the Yellow River water into Qingshui Ze, with the intention of drowning me" Lin  Zhaodao: "These Li Zhizhou, as well as all the Xiangjun officers and soldiers, as well as the people working in Qingshui Ze at that time can all testify!" "Yes, that's right!" Li Ru must support Lin Zhao at this time, but now he has no choice.  We must stand on the same front as Mr. Lin.  Lu Qian also testified on behalf of the Xiang Army officers and soldiers. This evidence is considered sufficient. Besides, the rumors about Bozhou in recent days cannot be changed at all.  "Not only was I in the lake at that time, but also Li Zhizhou, there were many soldiers, and thousands of working people." Lin Zhao's face gradually darkened, his voice became lower, and he said: "A big flood came suddenly.  More than 3,300 people were buried in the water. They were all citizens of the Song Dynasty who were raised by their parents, and they were killed alive by them." The officers and soldiers of the Xiang Army who were maintaining order all turned red!  Eyes, hundreds of them also died in the water.  As for some of the refugees present, as the victims, they all cried heartbroken.  All their relatives had disappeared in that flood!  Lin Zhaodao: "Who are these people who are so heartless? At that time, my subordinates caught them and took away the stolen goods. You can't deny this!" There is no way to deny the fact that both people and the stolen goods were taken away. There is no way to deny the irrefutable evidence.  The relevant parties all lowered their heads and remained silent.  Lin Zhao said angrily: "Who are they? It's the former Bozhou magistrate Fan Jiyun, and Gaotang County Chief Secretary Han Jun you?How to deal with it?  " "Kill without mercy!  " "Execute the Nine Clans" "Go to hell!  " For a time, the crowd was furious, and they could say anything! Lin Zhaolang said loudly: "This Chief Han is the nephew of Mr. Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road. You say that I am afraid of the powerful and do nothing.  But don't forget, I am the minister of river management, and I have a sword in my hand given by the official.  No matter how powerful Mr. Han is, can he be more powerful than the officials?  Today, I will use my sword to punish the evildoers and let them die without a place to die!  "(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 484: Trampled by random horses, no bones left

    Death without a burial place!  This is the request of the refugees. They knelt down and petitioned, asking Mr. Lin to avenge their dead relatives.  The soldiers of the Xiang Army had the same sentiments, demanding that the murderer be allowed to die without a complete body, in order to comfort the spirit of the deceased who was still in heaven. The crowd was excited for a while.  Lin Zhao saw this and a sneer flashed at the corner of his mouth. If the public opinion is like this and the military morale is like this, then you can¡¯t blame me!  "Please use the sword!" Lin Zhao shouted, and all the soldiers and civilians present automatically fell silent.  Seeing Li Cheng and others walking slowly with swords in their hands, which was a symbol of authority, was Minister Lin going to take action?  Lin Zhao and other officials first saluted Yujian to show their respect, and then said loudly: "I am entrusted with the imperial decree to regulate the river, which also includes picketing that endangers the river management and ignores the kindness of the king to annihilate the traitors. Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others surrounded the lake  Constructing fields and building cofferdams caused the Yellow River to flow back and its embankments to burst. In order to cover up the crime, they also attempted to murder the imperial envoy and deliberately broke the water, causing the death of more than 3,300 soldiers and civilians in Qingshui Lake. This is an unforgivable crime.  The official will punish him with a sword! " Han Jun has always been very stubborn. He felt that Lin Zhao did not dare to kill him. After all, his uncle was still here. He was a young servant, so it was strange that he was not afraid.  He also knew that this time the matter was serious and it would be impossible to escape unscathed.  Now he also regrets that he didn't dare to be so reckless. If there was no Qingshui Ze incident, just reclaiming the lake for farmland would not be considered a serious crime.  Maybe his uncle can help him settle it. No matter how he scolds him, his uncle still loves him.  But by the time you realize it, it¡¯s already too late!  In this current situation, with more than 3,000 lives lost, it is impossible for my uncle to cover up the sky with one hand, alas!  It shouldn't be a death penalty. After all, the country has a tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats. After all, I am still an imperial scholar. Although the official position of a chief registrar is low, he can barely be considered a scholar-bureaucrat!  ?????????????????????????????????????  Not to mention innocent, at least the crime can be much lighter. No matter whether it is exile or something else, as long as you can survive, wait for the news to pass in a few years, and then think of a solution.  After all, Han Jun is immature, but now his heart is all about himself, so he doesn't realize how critical the current situation is He doesn't know that Lin Shilang doesn't take him seriously at all, and Bozhou's actions are also drunken.  The intention is not to drink, the target behind it is actually his uncle Han Qi!  He didn't expect what kind of impact his actions would have on his uncle, but he just luckily thought that he could escape.  But when he saw Lin Zhao inviting Yu Jian out, he finally became a little scared.  Lin Zhao really wants to kill someone!  He didn't even report it to the court, or wait for the court's approval, and just started killing people!  Lin Zhao is too cruel!  This was a bit beyond Han Jun¡¯s expectation, so much so that when he saw Yu Jian, he was trembling a little, and his crotch was even ticking, which made him pee in fear.  Fan Kun couldn't see, but his voice could be heard clearly. Is this the price of his lust?  Wasn't it just the woman who fell in love with him in Deyue Tower Although he was already disabled, he still wanted to go on. People are born with a desire for life But Fan Jiyun saw clearly that Lin Zhao's behavior today was ironclad.  He is determined to kill someone, and it seems that he cannot escape this fate.  He was also surprised that Lin Zhao dared to kill people so directly without asking the court for instructions.  Ben also thought that after the trouble came to court, the Fan family also had some old friends who would definitely be able to speak for him.  The most important thing is that Mr. Han of Daming Mansion has the ability to turn the tide.  It¡¯s a pity that Lin Zhao didn¡¯t give them this chance at all.  Now he understood that if Lin Zhao dared to do this, he would not be afraid of Xianggong Han.  There is no room for maneuver today, he is dead.  Li Ru kept smiling and said nothing. How could he not know what Lin Zhao was planning?  Lin Zhao was going to be cruel, but he was also leaving himself a way out.  At the same time, he is also building up his reputation. If he kills Han Jun and Fan Jiyun today, Minister Lin will have a reputation of being unafraid of power and upright.  Poor Mr. Han, after the pain of losing his nephew, he still has to bear the notoriety and the damage is heavy! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  But they were all wrong. Lin Zhao's methods were much more cruel than imagined "Indeed, they must die without a burial place in order to comfort the spirits of the dead soldiers in heaven!" Lin Zhao said loudly: "Commander Lu  , please prepare your cavalry!" Cavalry?  Everyone was surprised. What does the execution have to do with the cavalry?  But he heard Lin Zhao shout loudly: "Since this is a place where the dead have no burial, then there are no bones left, and the sword is holy and cannot be stained by the blood of Jian Cheng! The soldiers of the Xiang Army died because of them. They dared to cut through the water and made such a move."  This is such an unconscionable thing, let them taste the cruel punishment.p; The officers and soldiers of the Xiang Army mounted their horses and were trampled by the horses of a group of traitors who refused to plead guilty, leaving no trace of their corpses!  ¡± The scene suddenly became a little scary! Random horse stampede, who would have thought that Lin Shilang came up with such a method! Even the people watching were a little scared, even heinous gangsters, it seems that there is no need to use such brutal means  Right? There are no bones left. Lin Shilang really dared to do it! However, in this case, Lin Shilang's statement that he was afraid of Han Xianggong was completely disproven. As for Lin Shilang's own explanation, as long as the case is verified carefully.  The details of the hunt for the criminal were immediately accepted by the people. Li Ru's body was shaken for no reason, and he was also shocked. He didn't expect Lin Zhao to do something like this. The horse trampled him, and there was really no corpse left.  Ah! He was already surprised that Lin Zhao dared to kill people, but he didn't expect that the method would be so extreme. You know, if the horse's hoof steps down today, he will offend many powerful people, especially Mr. Han of Daming Mansion.  But it won't stop! "Shilang Lin, is this going to be a bit" Li Ru felt that it was best to give him a kind reminder. After all, Shilang Lin is young and may not know the importance of some things. Lin Zhaoqing.  Waving his hands lightly, he said: "Li Zhizhou, don't worry, I know what I'm doing.  " I don't know why, but when I heard Lin Zhao's cold answer, Li Ru suddenly shuddered. The power revealed in Lin Zhao's words made people feel suffocated for a moment. At this moment, he could see the cold side of Lin Zhao.  , You must not underestimate this young man, and you will definitely not end well if you offend him. Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others suddenly became a little uneasy. Didn't expect Lin Zhao to adopt such a method? He thought that killing people would just kill him.  Although it is terrible, it is somewhat dignified. But what is it like to be trampled to death by a random horse? Not to mention the humiliation of death, there are no bones left!  There are benefits to both being underground and in the next life. So leaving the whole body is a kind of mercy! Although beheading is cruel and the body is separated, there is still a human being after all, but if it is trampled by a random horse, it will turn into flesh.  There is nothing left. To put it seriously, it is hard to accept that the soul is gone and it is completely a ghost. What's more, the pain can be felt at least in the early stage, and the death process will continue.  It takes a long time. It's not like beheading, it's just a matter of a moment of pain. It will definitely be very painful! Han Jun can no longer calm down. He thought there was still hope of survival, but his hope was shattered by Lin Zhao in an instant.  It shattered him and gave him an extremely cruel ending. Seeing those neighing horses, he shuddered. "Lin Zhao, how dare you How dare you do such cruel methods in the peaceful age" "Yes, well done.  What have you done in the peaceful and prosperous times?  If you do too much injustice, you will be punished. You are allowed to be crazy, but you are not allowed to be cruel to me?  " "Lin Zhao, you are brave, the officials will not forgive you" "I won't bother you to worry about this!  " "Lin Zhao, my uncle will not let you go!  " Lin Zhao snorted coldly: "Just let him come!  " No matter how Han Jun cursed, Lin Zhao showed no fear and didn't care. He acted very calmly! The more Han Jun cursed like this, the more he liked it. " This just lets the world see how domineering Han Xianggong's nephew is,  What a bully. People's sympathy for him will continue to decrease. At the same time, it will also be a big blow to Xianggong Han's reputation. At the same time, it will show that he is not afraid of power. "Lin Zhao, you will die badly."  of!  " "I won't let you go even if I'm a ghost!  " "Lin Zhao, you can only kill people with a nod of your head. Is it necessary to do this?  " "Shilang Lin, please spare us!"  " For a time, there were curses, threats, begging, all kinds of reactions when facing death. Lin Zhao's expression was still very cold, and he acted extraordinarily calm! There was absolutely no room for negotiation in the random horse stampede! In Han Jun's case  While the others were wailing in despair, Lu Gan led the cavalry over! Those who confessed now felt extremely lucky. Their decision was too wise. They were taken down first by the soldiers. At this moment, they didn't expect anything to happen.  Being treated leniently, it was the greatest blessing not to die under the hooves of this horse. Han Jun and Fan Jiyun wailed loudly. Lu Qian was not polite and immediately rode forward, although he also felt that such an execution method was a bit awkward.  It's tragic, but when I think of those Paoze who died tragically in Qingshui Ze, I feel balanced.It was because he was lucky that he died there.  Therefore, you must not be lenient to these people!  In the center of the school grounds, soldiers from the Xiang Army have surrounded a large area.  Dozens of horses stampeded back and forth, yelling, wailing, and the sound of broken breastbones In a moment, the campus of Bozhou was transformed into an Asura hell, it was too miserable to look at!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 485: Shocking to the World

    Random horses trampled them, and no bones were left!  At noon on this day, there was much less smoke over Bozhou City, and many people did not have fires to cook at home. ¥ì?¥ìBecause today, they really couldn't eat, and most of them were still vomiting at this moment.  Because they saw extremely tragic things on the Xiangjun Campus Ground, it was completely Shura Hell, frightening and disgusting.  Dozens of horses were trampling back and forth, and there were dozens of people beneath the horses¡¯ hooves.  These are all the main culprits in the Qingshui Ze incident, and they are also heinous felons.  Of course, this includes their immediate family members.  This kind of thing has been around since ancient times, especially for serious crimes, there is no room for negotiation at all.  Fortunately, most of the children raised by these so-called famous families are playboys, and they usually do a lot of harmful things. Now they deserve it, and they deserve it.  Fortunately, there were no children among them, otherwise Lin Zhao would have been a little confused.  Even if you are innocent, you should not be merciful when doing big things in this era. Cutting the grass without eradicating the root will lay the foundation for disaster for yourself and your descendants.  The horses¡¯ hooves trampled back and forth, but within a few times, everyone¡¯s bones began to break. Some stepped on vital points and died instantly. They were lucky to have less pain.  Some have multiple fractures and serious injuries, but they cannot be killed immediately, which is undoubtedly the worst.  They can clearly feel the whole process of death, and it is the most tragic and humiliating way. There is no peace before death and on the road to hell.  "More than half an hour later, dozens of people had lost their human appearance, their bodies were mutilated and in pieces, turned into meat pies, and some were turned into pureed meat, with blood everywhere.  It was so miserable that all the onlookers couldn't bear to watch any more and started to vomit one by one.  However, the homeless people who lost their relatives and the soldiers of the Xiang army who lost their robes were very happy. Seeing their enemies die tragically, it was very satisfying.  Each one shed tears to comfort the souls of the dead.  "Don't clean it up yet. If you are willing to collect the corpses, let them come. If you don't, sweep them away and dump them into the Yellow River to feed the fish!" Lin Zhao ordered, turned around and left.  He did this very well!  He himself encountered danger in Qingshui Ze and didn't take it too seriously. Revenge was necessary, but it would never make him so angry.  The loss of more than 3,000 lives made him a little uneasy. Taking human life lightly and destroying humanity was something Lin Zhao could not tolerate the most.  This country belongs to us, and we are all our own people. How can we allow others to harm us?  Since the other party is unkind, why should I be polite?  Only by killing these evil villains and comforting the souls of the dead can I feel at ease.  Since you want to kill someone, what method should you use?  Can we take advantage of this?  Lin Zhao has a lot of ideas. He wants to handle the affairs of Bozhou in his own way and achieve a special purpose at the same time.  Killing two birds with one stone!  Now, all the goals have been achieved, and I can take a rest for the time being.  As for the future, wind and rain will definitely come, and it will make it violent.  "Don't be in a hurry. We'll talk about it when it comes. Soldiers will block it, and water will cover it with soil. This is Shilang Lin's consistent style!"  Li Ru looked at the puddle of meat on the school ground and shook his head slightly. The whole Hebei Road, and even the Great Song Dynasty, might be about to change.  The wind and rain will be fierce, and I don¡¯t know if my old bones can hold on?  An attack of cold legs is definitely inevitable!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Han Qi got the news a few days later.  As soon as Han Jun was captured, a slave of the Han family immediately sent him a message, hoping that Mr. Han could rescue his nephew.  As expected, something happened after all. Mr. Han had already had a premonition about this, and he was right at all.  After all, his nephew did not listen to his own advice, and the Qingshui Ze incident was eventually exposed. If trouble does not come out, something will happen sooner or later.  It¡¯s just that the development of things was a bit too unexpected, catching Mr. Han off guard.  The nephew disobeyed and promptly destroyed the evidence of Qingshui Ze. People died for money and birds died for food. He didn't understand such a simple truth.  Greed of money alas!  Are the Han family really that short of money?  It's okay if you get caught. Just find a way to solve the mess that you made.  At least it¡¯s not out of control!  Mr. Han is very glad that he has left a way out. The memorial sent to Bianjing in advance will be good evidence.  Only by preserving his position can he have the opportunity to continue to stay in Daming Mansion and Hebei Road.  Only with rescue can we have the strength and possibility of revenge.  But I never expected that my nephew would be good at making decisions.  He hesitated when it was time to break the embankment, and when it was time to keep to himself, he risked the disapproval of the world.  He actually wanted to murder Lin Zhao!  There are many ways to commit murder. You can pay someone to kill someone, or you can even use an assassin to do it secretly.  Even if it's the wholeEveryone doubts you, and there is nothing you can do without evidence.  Unexpectedly, Han Jun adopted the most unreliable method, bursting the embankment and flooding Han Xianggong kept smiling bitterly!  My nephew, this is not a march to fight, how could you use such a stupid method?  The flood might be able to drown Lin Zhao, but there are still thousands of refugees in Qingshui Ze!  Don¡¯t you have a trace of intolerance?  Mr. Han himself also felt that this move was too crazy and a bit cruel.  Han Jun, how could he do such a thing? This is the nephew who he taught earnestly about benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust?     He's crazy!  That¡¯s all. Mr. Han, who is used to big scenes, won¡¯t take it too seriously.  The most important thing is the result. Lin Zhao did not die, but more than 3,000 people died.  There are refugees and there are Xiangjun soldiers!  Not to mention anything else, more than 3,000 lives were lost. This alone was shocking and the whole country was shocked!  "My nephew really dared to do it. Didn't he consider the consequences?"  With such a big trap, it is absolutely impossible to cover up the truth. What will be the consequences?  ??Except for wars and natural disasters, had there ever been a massacre in the Song Dynasty that resulted in more than 3,000 casualties?  The last time Li Fugui killed more than a thousand soldiers in Dashun City, it was already a shocking case!  So what about this time?  Isn¡¯t it earth-shattering?  It is inevitable that Long Yan will be furious. Which emperor can tolerate the unexplained death of more than 3,000 people?  The ministers who read poems and books in the court and were benevolent and moral would also be furious. It is absolutely intolerable to treat human life with such indifference, especially in such a huge number, it is really scary.  The generals will definitely do the same. After all, if there are dead or injured soldiers from the Xiang Army, the Privy Council will definitely take action.  After the news came out, the people would definitely not agree.  God has the virtue of good life, and killing people is an unethical thing. Killing more than 3,000 people at one time will definitely bring you down to the 18th level.  People and gods are outraged!  "The nephew is hopeless. This is a shocking case. The officials and ministers of the court and the people of the world will not be lenient if they have to explain it."  This kind of thing is impossible no matter what measures we take or whether we plead for mercy.  Han Xianggong was almost desperate, but he still retained the last trace of luck. Maybe the official's kindness for a year, maybe But just when he was feeling lucky, a piece of news from Bozhou instantly made him despair, and his whole person fell into despair.  Entered the ice cave.  My nephew died, he was killed by Lin Zhao, and he was trampled by random horses, leaving no trace of his body

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 486: Worry at the sight of ghosts

    Random horses stampeded him, and his nephew asked Lin Zhao to send people to trample him into a pulp on the grounds of Bozhou University.  There are no bones left!  The moment he heard the news, Mr. Han fell to the ground!  Then came wailing.  No matter how bad Han Jun is, no matter how big a mistake he makes, he is still his nephew and a relative whose blood is thicker than water.  As a result, he was killed like this, and in such an extreme way!  Han Qi is a powerful figure in the court, and he can remain calm even when Mount Tai collapses in front of him.  But after all, he is a human being, a human being of flesh and blood. When it comes to family ties, his reaction is exactly the same as that of ordinary people.  He loved this nephew so much, but now it was gone. It was a kind of sadness that he had lost a loved one.  Han Qi felt very uncomfortable and felt very sorry for his brother!  Especially when I think of my brother's nurturing grace when I was a child, I feel even more uncomfortable.  For a moment, it can be said that I was heartbroken.  What happens after you are sad?  Whether it's revenge or cleaning up the current mess, there's a lot to do.  Mr. Han only had to endure his sadness, calm down, and think about the causes and consequences.  He already knows everything that happened in Bozhou.  Lin Zhao is very insidious, this was the first thing Han Xianggong thought of.  It would make sense if Lin Zhao got angry and killed Han Jun as soon as he came back from Qingshui Ze.  After all, he was almost killed, so it is only human nature to use thunderous means to deal with enemies.  But Lin Zhao did not do this, but remained silent.  So according to common sense, Lin Zhao would report to the court, wait for approval, or an imperial edict, and then take further action.  But Lin Zhao had no choice in either direction. While he remained silent, the rumors that spread were the best evidence.  It proves that this young man has a big plan and his purpose is not simple!  Why are you afraid of Xianggong Han? Han Jun¡¯s backstage is tough and his own power is oppressive.  Or maybe it was a heavy bribe, Lin Zhao must have spread it deliberately.  What's the purpose?  The first is to discredit himself, which Han Xianggong understands very well.  As long as the nephew makes a mistake, it is certain that his tutoring is not strict.  Moreover, the last time I reported a flood, it was a natural disaster rather than a tragedy. Now that something like this has been revealed, others will definitely think that I am bending the law for personal gain and protecting my nephew.  Mr. Han's lifelong reputation was ruined in one day.  He is immediately a flawed and morally corrupt person.  His target is me!  Mr. Han Xianggong has realized this a long time ago, but because Lin Zhao did not come to Daming Mansion, he was a little careless. Now it seems that he was wrong.  Even as far away as Bozhou, Lin Zhao can launch an attack on him!  So what is his purpose?  Drive yourself away from Hebei Road?  Such a big thing happened.  Especially since his nephew is involved, no matter who he is, theoretically he can no longer cling to power.  Speech in the Great Song Dynasty was relatively free, and saliva could really drown people. Even a master of "floating water" like Han Xianggong was not immune.  That¡¯s it!  A Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy is nothing, what Han Qi is really worried about is.  Whose intention was this?  Is it Lin Zhao or the emperor?  Does Lin Zhao have such courage?  But this guy is very scheming!  First he incurred a lot of infamy, then he turned around and killed Han Jun and Fan Jiyun, leaving him with a reputation of being unafraid of power, fair and strict, and making decisions for the people.  A big basket of reputation!  As for the people's support, Xianggong Han didn't even think of going there!  Climbing up on my nephew¡¯s body and my reputation, Lin Zhao.  Good for you!  " However, Xianggong Han also knew that since someone dared to take action and adopted an extremely cruel method such as horse trampling, it proved that they were not afraid of him.  It can even be said that he is demonstrating against himself, and at the same time, he is also demonstrating against the officials of the entire Hebei Road.  Even Mr. Han¡¯s nephew dared to kill, who else wouldn¡¯t dare to kill him?  From now on, on Hebei Road, he, Shilang Lin, will be in trouble.  Who dares to provoke?  Who dares to disobey?  The arbitrary management of rivers is worthy of its name.  This is to establish power through the blood of our Han family!  In fact, Xianggong Han still admired Lin Zhao's actions very much, and there was nothing wrong with doing so.  It is relatively rare for a young man to have such skill and courage.  But it happened that Han Jun was used for surgery, which was unacceptable to Xianggong Han.  Most people have double standards. They are strict with others and can be righteous.  But when it actually happens to me, it's a different story.  "My nephew died like this without a complete body. Han Qi was very sad and felt very uncomfortable. He didn't know how to explain it to his brother's spirit in heaven.  Of course, he can¡¯t swallow this breath and must take revenge!  The first thing that can be exploited is Lin Zhao's cruelty. The Song Dynasty was an era of feudal emperors, a relatively civilized period, and such cruelty was rarely used.method of execution. ?????????????? Killing people can only be done with a nod of the head, is this necessary?  Does it have to be so extreme to establish authority?  Lin Zhao is too cruel!  While Xianggong Han was furious, he also knew that this was a good flaw that could be used to criticize.  Lin Zhao was very smart and deliberately delayed it for a few days, which caused the people in Bozhou city to boil with resentment.  At that time, he shied away the responsibility and said that he did it to quell public dissatisfaction.  As for the remains of the corpses, I heard that it was the request of the Xiang Army soldiers and the families of the deceased.  Only a ghost would believe that this must be Lin Zhao¡¯s own intention.  Want to use this to confuse the public and shirk responsibility?  There are no doors!  Xianggong Han was thinking that without taking action himself, the officials would start moving, and there would be an uproar in the court.  After all, Lin Zhao's methods may be contrary to the benevolence and righteousness that the Song Dynasty has always preached, as well as the mainstream values ??of society.  What impact will it have on social atmosphere?  The princes in the court who are worried about their innate worries will naturally have ideas.  Furthermore, once this precedent is set, how should the future trend of the Song Dynasty be controlled?  Gradually turning towards cruelty?  Harsh punishment?  No matter what, Fan Jiyun was also a general judge and a scholar-official. Would such a tragic death arouse other people's sympathy?  Lin Zhao is also very courageous. Several of them have very deep roots in the imperial court and are also the ministers of Emperor Yingzong.  Can the relatives of those people watch such a situation?  There is no doubt that Lin Zhao dropped a heavy depth bomb, which will definitely cause an uproar.  It is foreseeable that a counterattack against Lin Zhao is inevitable.  If you want revenge, you will naturally add fuel to the flames. However, Mr. Han also knows that he is already at the forefront of the storm, so some things must be kept low-key and secret.  At the same time, we must also find ways to protect ourselves. Official positions are no longer important.  The most important thing is the little reputation that remains. The last memorial was very timely and could save the situation to some extent.  But this is not enough, we must start as soon as possible.  Lin Zhao¡¯s move can be regarded as a great help to himself. At least half of the attention was attracted to him, and the Qingshui Ze incident did not seem so eye-catching.  At the same time, you can also win some sympathy, which is very important at this time.  Unexpectedly, allies will appear, and now you are no longer fighting alone!  Mr. Han is not alone!  But he also knew that no matter how big the wave of opposition was, whether Lin Zhao's ship would capsize or not would be decided by Zhao Xu, the Dinghai Shenzhen.  The emperor is the final arbiter. If Lin Zhao is so bold, what will Zhao Xu's attitude be?  discipline?  Ignore it?  Or maybe he acquiesced in such behavior!  This is what Han Xianggong is most worried about. No matter how powerful he is, he still looks so humble in front of the imperial power.  The Northern Song Dynasty seemed to have no powerful ministers who deposed the emperor and established them.  Lin Zhao was trying to establish his authority in Bozhou, killing chickens and banning monkeys, and knocking on mountains to scare tigers.  Could Emperor Zhao Xu also mean this?  The mountain has been knocked hard, who is the tiger that is going to shake?  Maybe this is Lin Zhao's backing!  Otherwise, how could he, a young man with no background, have such courage and confidence?  The Minister of Industry and the Marquis of Weiyuan, these can be said to be worthless in the eyes of Mr. Han!  Where does Lin Zhao's confidence come from?  I hope he's not the emperor, butfor a moment, I felt so conflicted and complicated!  Mr. Han is under great pressure, but now that the matter has come to this, he has no way out.  There is a price to pay for being arrogant and bold. A storm is coming, and he wants to see what Lin Zhao is capable of and whether he can withstand it?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Daming Mansion, Di Qing also had a gloomy look.  The matter in Bozhou has come to an end. He knew that the young master would be ruthless, but he did not expect that he would be so ruthless! ????????????????? Trampled by random horses, no bones left!  It turns out that the young master also has such ruthlessness, and can also be so "hard-hearted".  Di Qing didn't mean to blame Lin Zhao at all, but thought it was a good thing.  To compete for the throne and secure the throne, one must be ruthless and ruthless.  Especially now, when the Song Dynasty is in turmoil and facing internal and external troubles, it is even more necessary for the emperor to be decisive and decisive, and to use thunderous methods.  Emperor Renzong is famous for his kindness. For decades, the emperor of peace has made the country stable. His posthumous title is also the word "benevolence" that has never been used before or since!  However, the Song Dynasty also had many shortcomings, and it needed a tough-minded successor to enrich the country and strengthen the army, and reverse the decline.  Just like after the Wenjing rule of the Han Dynasty, a strong and iron-fisted Emperor Wu was needed to revitalize the dynasty!  I originally thought that the young master was peaceful, but now it seems that my worries are unnecessary.  More importantly, this matter was done beautifully, the young master was wise and killed several birds with one stone.  Di Qing naturally sees it clearly, and there is one layer that only he can understand!  The young master is trying to avenge him and regain his face.  "Killing Han Jun, forcing Han Qi, and fighting him to death may not mean that he has to pay for Di Qingyixue's shame back then."Thoughts.  Di Qing was very moved by this.  But if this happens, it will definitely cause an uproar.  Will Young Master be affected?  This is what worries him the most.  The opponent's counterattack will begin soon, and it seems that I should do something to help the young master get through this.  The situation on Hebei Road has just begun, there must be no mistakes!  We must quickly correct the image of the young master looking for trouble!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. 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 Volume 1, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 487: Potential Rivals

    Di Qing will not blame Lin Zhao, nor does he mean any dissatisfaction!  They will not object to anything the young master does and will continue to support him.  Lin Zhao is not a fool, nor is he an arrogant and ignorant person. He does things in a measured way. There is no need to worry about such a young master.  What¡¯s more, Lin Zhao himself did nothing wrong!  "Some people may say that the young master is impulsive and his methods are extreme, but Di Qing doesn't think so. If Lin Zhao dares to do this, there is certainly a reason for it.  Perhaps the methods and related arrangements may not be in place and may not be sophisticated enough.  It doesn¡¯t matter, just practice it gradually.  Without training and experiencing things one after another, how can you grow and take on big responsibilities?  As long as you don¡¯t make any big mistakes in principle, what does it matter?  So what if I kill Han Jun and anger Xianggong Han?  Even if the Great Song Dynasty is restless, what can it do?  No big deal!  Maybe this is a good thing, Di Qing is already thinking about how to help the young master handle this matter satisfactorily.  Letting ghosts feel sorrow is the embodiment of justice! ?? Han Qi has a wide network of contacts in the court and has many old disciples. He will definitely stir up quite a stir this time.  It doesn't matter, we can find a solution in the court.  Moreover, Mingyue Sect's advantages among the people and in the dark are still very obvious. If you work from the top down, I will work from the bottom up, mainly to calm this turbulent wave.  The point is that Lin Zhao¡¯s ship must be kept safe and sound!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The events in Bozhou first spread on Hebei Road, and almost everyone knew about it  .  Yelu Jun, who was in Daming Mansion, also heard about it, and was stunned for a long time after hearing it.  In the past, people and horses were cut into corpses on the grasslands, which was no different from the car splitting in the Central Plains.  However, Khitan has a relatively high degree of Chineseization and has become more civilized. In recent years, such torture has gradually disappeared.  There has never been such a punishment as being trampled by a wild horse?  Maybe the cruel horse thieves on the grassland would do this, but the government did not behave like this.  Only when the two armies are fighting, horses will collide and trample. At other times, such a situation will definitely not occur.  I never expected that in the Song Dynasty, which was known for its etiquette, benevolence and righteousness, such a thing would happen.  Moreover, the person who did it was Lin Zhao, whom he admired very much and valued very much.  It is hard to imagine that the handsome young man who acted bravely in the Liao Kingdom and risked his life to rescue his mother and sister would be so murderous and even extremely cruel.  No matter what, I can't associate these cruel adjectives with Lin Zhao.  Yelu Jun found it difficult to accept it for a while, especially the little princess Yelu Tri.  In her impression, her eldest brother Lin Zhao was so gentle and caring towards her!  How could such a kind person become a murderous demon without batting an eyelid? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? As long as you imagine such a scene in your mind, Yelutri will be a little frightened and sick.  In her opinion, only a demon would do such a thing.  But the eldest brother won't be "Brother, am I mistaken? He won't" "I don't think so either, but the opinions from the outside are conclusive and cannot be wrong." Yelu Jun said: "  On the campus of Bozhou University, many people witnessed that it was indeed his handiwork! " "Ah, how could this happen?" Yelutri looked in disbelief and shook his head slightly: "Isn't it the same as before?  "Brother?" "Terry, people change" Yelujun comforted his sister while feeling shocked.  Originally, Lin Zhao had shocked him enough.  At a young age, he made great achievements and did many earth-shattering things.  Not to mention the things they did in the Song Dynasty, just in the northwest, it disturbed the entire Xixia.  There are not many people who can create a storm and resolve it properly.  I thought he was just young and had some abilities, but mostly he was just lucky.  But what happened in Bozhou allowed Yelujun to see another side of Lin Zhao.  This person has courage and courage!  Yelu Jun has learned that most of the people killed were rich and powerful, and among them was the nephew of Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road.  He has been in charge of Nanjing (Youzhou) for a long time, so he naturally knows a lot about this senior official on Hebei Road in the Song Dynasty.  He was well aware of Han Qi's status and strength in the Song Dynasty, as well as his abilities and influence.  Yelujun believed that Lin Zhao must know better than him.  But to dare to do this even when you know it requires courage and courage.  Don¡¯t be afraid of the powerful!  The people outside said so, but Yelu Jun smiled faintly.  MaybeThere are actually very few people like this who stick to the so-called benevolence, justice and morality, and Lin Zhao is definitely not one of them.  Having had the experience of contacting him, Yelujun knew very well that Lin Zhao was one of those smart people.  His mouth is like a river, his tongue is like a lotus flower, and he has an exquisite heart with seven orifices. He is very smart and cunning.  A young man who can make Tubo Zanpu helpless and the Xixia Prime Minister and the Queen Mother suffer repeatedly, how can he be so stupid?  Absolutely not!  Lin Zhao must have done this because he is not afraid of Han Qi in his heart!  Is there anyone behind him?  Or is he actually very strong?  Yelujun was very curious and puzzled.  But this time, I could clearly see Lin Zhao¡¯s determination and ruthlessness, as well as his courage and courage.  As a prince and the future heir of the empire, Yelu Jun is very familiar with these elements.  With these qualities, coupled with a smart and wise mind, it is self-evident how comprehensive this person is!  This is a strong opponent!  Although they haven¡¯t met yet, Yelujun has already felt how powerful Lin Zhao is.  Especially at such a young age, he may be a strong rival in the future.  Especially because he has great talent and great strategy, he has the idea of ????raising troops to go south, step on the Yellow River with iron hoof, and occupy the beautiful rivers and mountains of the Central Plains.  Having an outstanding figure like Lin Zhao in the Song Dynasty would be a huge obstacle and not a good thing for him.  The Southern Dynasty is known as a place with outstanding people and outstanding talents, but there are only a few outstanding ones.  Strangely enough, Yelu Jun didn't take Zhao Xu, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, seriously at all. Instead, he paid special attention to a small minister, and he felt like he had met his opponent.  It was so strange that Yelujun himself couldn't explain why.  All in all, Lin Zhao is very powerful and a bit scary. He may be a very powerful opponent.  In the long run, such people cannot be kept Having killed so many people, I'm afraid Shi Lang Lin will be in trouble!  If that's the case, then I'll just add fuel to the fire.  Lin Zhao, I'm sorry. It's not that I want to repay kindness with hatred. It's really the country that matters most and I can't help myself!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 488: Problems

    Bianjing, Chui Gong Hall!  Emperor Zhao Xu sat silently on the dragon chair, a little worried. The cause was a few memorials and one incident.  . A few days ago, he received a memorial from Han Qi, the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road in Daming Mansion. It was a letter of apology and an accusation! ?? Han Qi reported that his nephew Han Qi, together with Fan Jiyun, the general magistrate of Bozhou, and others had reclaimed land around the lake and built cofferdams, which caused the flow of the Yellow River to be sluggish and was one of the triggering factors for the breach.  For this reason, I apologized to the court and the emperor. One of them was that as the highest official of Hebei Road, he had lax control over his subordinates, so that he failed to discover the problem in time and did not investigate in detail afterwards. He was guilty of negligence.  "Then Xianggong Han expressed his sorrow that his nephew Han Jun was involved in it. It was his fault as an uncle, and his lax education led to a big mistake.  However, Han Xianggong's words also revealed that he had no intention of covering up. He had just discovered the matter, so he promptly reported it to the court to plead guilty to show fairness.  It can be said that he expressed everything in both public and private matters.  Coupled with Han Xianggong's sophistication, his writing and wording are very clever, and a memorial can be impeccable.  Zhao Xu laughed!  What kind of report? Do you really think I¡¯m stupid?  It's possible that Han Jun didn't know about these things at first, but didn't Han Qi know about it after the incident?  Zhao Xu didn't believe it.  Han Qi has no intention of protecting him. Haha, will the old and serious Mr. Han make an oversight?  Zhao Xu just smiled faintly. If Han Qi wanted to report him, then the report letter should have reached the imperial court long ago.  It¡¯s a little late to jump out to report, plead guilty, and act impartial and selfless, just to kill relatives, and it¡¯s just a pretense!  Zhao Xu knew very well that it must be Lin Zhao's actions on Hebei Road that made Han Qi unable to resist. When the paper could not contain the fire, he had to do this.  Lin Zhao still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Being able to push Mr. Han to this point without saying a word is considered capable and capable!  As for Han Qi's memorial, Zhao Xu planned to accept it. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Han Xianggong is a minister with meritorious service, why should he pursue and fight fiercely?  After this incident, he must have no face to continue serving as an official in the court. The memorial also stated that he would take the blame and become an official, and asked the emperor to punish him!  There is no need to be punished, it is entirely possible to become an official. This was the original purpose, and now that it has been achieved, Zhao Xu is very satisfied. This is enough!  When punishing, the whip can be raised high and struck gently to save Mr. Han¡¯s face and allow him to leave the political arena with dignity.  Even Han Jun can let go and everyone will be happy.  The plan to attack the veteran remains unchanged, but it cannot go too far to avoid chilling people!  I thought the matter had been resolved satisfactorily, but before I could be happy for a moment, an urgent memorial from Li Ru, the magistrate of Bozhou, came again.  He claimed that he and Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, investigated and dealt with the evidence that Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others were reclaiming the lake for land reclamation. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Only with conclusive evidence and conclusive evidence can the public be convinced, and only in this way can the Princess Han Xiang be persuaded.  But when he saw the text behind it, he was stunned.  Li Ru made it very clear. Just when he and Lin Shilang led the soldiers of the Xiang Army to search, there was a flood.  Lin Zhao had already come to the memorial before and mentioned that some Xiang army soldiers would be used, otherwise the situation would not be controlled.  Zhao Xu expressed his understanding of this. Lin Zhao had the right to act expediently and could do so.  There are more than a thousand troops in the hinterland prefectures and counties. They are not afraid that something will happen to him. Although it is against the system, they can still be flexible.  This flood was quite severe. It actually drowned more than 3,000 Xiang army soldiers and refugees. He and Lin Zhao also narrowly escaped death.  More than 3,000 people were killed and injured. This was definitely a shocking event and shocked the whole country.  ¡°If it¡¯s a natural disaster, that¡¯s it. There won¡¯t be anything other than mourning.  But this time it turned out to be [***]!  Li Ru made it very clear that Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others deliberately broke the embankment and caused a flood, hoping to drown Lin Shilang and destroy the evidence.  As a result, he was caught on the spot and both the person and the stolen goods were confiscated.  Han Jun and Fan Jiyun Zhao Xu was furious and threw the memorial directly to the ground. They are two idiots!  But with more than 3,000 lives, they were too bold.  No matter what, as the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Xu would definitely not tolerate such behavior that casually harmed his people!  Han Jun and Fan Jiyun have reached the point where both humans and gods are angry and cannot be tolerated by nature. It is certain that Zhao Xu will be furious.  At the same time, Zhao Xu also deeply felt that these two sons were really stupid, even beyond comparison!  You can imagine their mentality when they broke the dam, but they seemed not to have considered the consequences, or even the interests before and after.  One is the nephew of Xianggong Han, and the others are also descendants of noble families. Their fathers were all ministers of the Dragon during the Yingzong period. They have high status and they will not be dealt with seriously.  Even if there is a matter of encircling a lake to create farmland, we have to give an explanation to the world. The punishment will be certain, but it will not be very serious.  Considering the merits of their fathers, some forgiveness can be granted.  After all, the Yellow River floods?If it is a natural disaster, [***] is just a small inducing factor.  Given the previous condition of the Ergu River, there will definitely be problems and it will have to be renovated sooner or later. This time can be considered an opportunity.  The punishment for them only needs to serve as an example to scare the monkeys and deter Hebei.  For Zhao Xu, this time on Hebei Road, on the one hand, there was also the matter of regulating the river, and the other was Mr. Han, who was beating up the old minister.  These have been done, so he doesn't mind being lenient in other aspects.  ¡°But two idiots, Han Jun and Fan Jiyun, did such a thing, which suddenly gave him a difficult problem, which made him angry.  Three thousand lives are no joke, they must all be people of the Song Dynasty, so naturally I feel distressed.  This matter will definitely cause an uproar, the ministers will definitely criticize violently, and the people will definitely be willing to do so.  At this time, I must step out to uphold justice and give an explanation to my subjects.  It's just that in this way, Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others must deal with it seriously, otherwise it will not be enough to calm the people's complaints. But in this way, it will inevitably affect their original intentions.  It dealt a heavy blow to Han Qi and a group of ministers who were subordinate to the dragon.  It is a very contradictory question, but it is Han Jun and others who have brought it upon themselves. It is really no one else¡¯s fault!  It's your nephew who is too stupid, Mr. Han, please don't blame me!  Punishment is one thing, but comfort is also needed.  After all, Lin Zhao, Li Ru and others were also frightened, and fortunately they escaped with their lives, otherwise the matter would have been more serious.  These two people worked hard, Lin Zhao did this job beautifully, and Li Ru was not too young, so they naturally needed to be comforted and rewarded.  But don¡¯t worry now. We¡¯ll wait until Lin Zhao¡¯s memorial arrives. It¡¯s better to handle these things together.  If something like this happens, Lin Zhao, the arbitrary minister of river control, will definitely have opinions. We also need to see what he means when it comes to handling this matter.  Zhao Xu originally thought that Lin Zhao would also write a letter, and in addition to describing the content, he would also give suggestions for handling it.  But I never expected that instead of waiting for Lin Zhao's memorial, I would instead be waiting for extremely shocking news!  Lin Zhao did not submit a letter, but directly went on a killing spree in Bozhou and directly dealt with a large number of criminals.  Zhao Xu's first reaction was that Lin Zhao killed someone in revenge because his life was threatened and Qingshui Ze suffered many casualties.  This is understandable. It would not be easy for Lin Zhaosheng to endure this tone.  It¡¯s just that he doesn¡¯t seem to be such an impulsive person, but this time he was not impulsive at all, and even a little outrageous.  Killing means killing, but the method is not beheading, but trampled by random horses, leaving no bones left.  Was there such a punishment in the Song Dynasty?  How did Lin Zhao think of such a cruel and inhumane act like a horse stampede?  Hasn't he thought about the consequences of doing this?  Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, why are you so impulsive?  Isn't this deliberately trying to cause trouble for me?  I thought the previous problem could be solved, but now it has become two problems.  Zhao Xu was a little unhappy. If Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others were stupid, then what should Lin Zhao be?  impulse?  Audacious?  But did Lin Zhao really do something wrong?  ¡°At least it seems to be correct in form, Lin Zhao has this power.  With a sword in hand, he has arbitrary power to control the river, and can do things easily.  As long as it has something to do with river management, he can make his own decisions and kill first and then report later.  Now he has indeed done so, using the power he gave him, which seems to make sense.  And before leaving, he told him that as for the people on Hebei Road, except Han Qi, he could do whatever he wanted.  Lin Zhao did nothing wrong and was following orders.  However, Zhao Xu also felt that delegating power was a bit too much!  It¡¯s just that the method was a bit too extreme, and the results were a bit Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, and Zhao Xu were speechless for a while. They didn¡¯t know how to evaluate it, so they could only let out a long sigh.  Alas, there is some lively in the court, trouble!  The implementation of the new law has not yet been settled, and there are another disturbances in river management?  It is inevitable for officials to quarrel. At the end of the day, you have to take a stand on anything. So what should your attitude be about this matter?  Even if Han Jun and others are guilty, do they deserve to be punished?  The method of execution was too brutal. Can the ministers in the court and the Prime Minister Han of Daming Mansion accept this fact?  How will they react?  To appease them?  How to comfort him, how can he be comforted easily when he has been killed by Lin Zhao?  Furthermore, they themselves were at fault first. If they were appeased, wouldn't all their plans be in vain?  It is also against moral principles and seems inappropriate.  Punish Lin Zhao?  It seems unjustifiable. After all, Lin Zhao has meritorious service and has not violated the court's laws.  What crime should he be punished with?  But his method was indeed thoughtless.     well!  How should this matter be handled?  What should be your position?  ?But if you don¡¯t have any ideas, you will be led by the ministers after you go to court.  You have given me a difficult problem!  For a moment, Zhao Xu was in a dilemma!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 489: Taking advantage of every opportunity

    Sure enough, the two things that happened in Bozhou were like two depth bombs, which immediately caused an uproar in the Song Dynasty. ¥ì?¥ì also has the effect of one plus one being greater than two, making this wave unique and shocking.  This was supposed to be a denunciation of Han Jun and others for having the audacity to breach the embankment and kill more than 3,000 people.  However, because of Lin Zhao's move, the focus of the government and the public, and even the common people, immediately changed. ????????????????? Trampled by random horses, no bones left!  What everyone is paying attention to here is that Lin Zhao¡¯s behavior in Bozhou has become controversial.  No, at least in the initial stage, it can be said to be a one-sided condemnation!  There are reasons for this. First of all, the behavior itself is too extreme and a bit too abrupt compared with the relatively peaceful atmosphere of the Song Dynasty.  The first impression given to people is that of cruelty and horror, especially those who have served in the military can clearly imagine it.  It was hard for them to accept Lin Zhao's actions!  The conflict between thought and cognition is too strong!  The defenders of the Song Dynasty always felt that such cruel methods should only be used in the Qin Dynasty and the dark Five Husty China era, and were incompatible with the civilization and benevolence of the Song Dynasty!  The second thing is that someone came forward to fight back, and many people died under the horse's hooves. Most of them were powerful people. These people have extremely deep foundations in Bianjing.  They are all inextricably linked to each other, and some of them have relatives and friends who are officials in the court. How can they watch their relatives being killed like this and remain indifferent?  These people would jump out to object first. The memorials to impeach Lin Zhao came one after another, and some people raised them directly in the court.  Of course, the reason is more high-sounding, such as God has the virtue of a good life and sins will not lead to death, and it is based on scriptures.  There was a huge momentum for a while, which made the matter further fermented.  Of course, there were also some unrelated ministers who came forward. They felt that Lin Zhao's behavior was inappropriate, so they refuted it.  Therefore, this torrent is getting stronger and stronger, and it is gradually becoming turbulent!  Furthermore, there are people who are adding fuel to the flames, and the first one is Xianggong Han.  Large-scale impeachment in the court was inevitable. Han Qi had foreseen it and had made preparations for it.  Now that he is involved in the matter, it is not convenient for him to come forward. Otherwise, the previous reports and pleas will become pretentious and duplicitous, and the effect will be greatly reduced.  It cannot be said to be just a matter of public retaliation or a chance for criticism.  Therefore, Xianggong Han¡¯s work is relatively secretive. He has been the prime minister for more than ten years. He has many disciples and former officials in the court. As long as he says hello secretly, many people can help him without leaving any trace.  As soon as the impeachment of Lin Zhao started, he immediately added fuel to the flames. In order for the memorial and public opinion to drown Lin Zhao, he had to drown him at least half to death first!  If this is the case, the situation will not be too serious.  But it was not just Xianggong Han who was adding fuel to the flames, Lu Huiqing and Wang Yu were also involved.  "Brother Jifu, this time Lin Zhao was arrogant in Bozhou and did such cruel things. Both the government and the people were full of complaints and indignation." Wang Yu laughed when he heard the news. He thought  If Lin Zhao went to Hebei Road, it would be a dog-eat-dog situation.  Lin Zhao and Han Qi, he didn't like either of them.  When Wang Anshi wanted to become prime minister, Han Qi told the emperor Zhao Xu that Wang Anshi could only be a scholar of the Hanlin Academy and a consultant. He was not a prime minister or a minister to preside over government affairs.  This sentence almost ruined Wang Anshi's career as prime minister.  Fortunately, Zhao Xu persisted and had high hopes for the reform, so it was a false alarm.  Wang Anshi may not have cared about it, but Wang Yu held a grudge in his heart and asked Lin Zhao to harm Xianggong Han. Wang Yu was naturally happy to see them fight with each other.  As for the result, in Wang Yu¡¯s opinion, Lin Zhao should not be Han Qi¡¯s opponent.  After all, Han Qi is old and strong, scheming and has a deep foundation.  But unexpectedly, Lin Zhao actually frustrated Xianggong Han.  As luck would have it, if Han Qi hadn't had such a stupid nephew, why would this have happened?  Wang Yu stubbornly thinks so!  When I was about to be disappointed, something like this suddenly happened!  Lin Zhao really figured out the garbled code stamping. After getting the news, Wang Yu felt that he could make a fuss about it.  There is something wrong with the behavior itself, and you can criticize him, or even let Lin Zhao step down, which will not end well.  At the same time, it can also be used to constantly provoke and intensify the conflict between Lin Zhao and Han Qi, as well as a group of noble ministers.  Whether it is now or in the future, Lin Zhao's life will not be easy.  Since someone has started to impeach and accuse, and the momentum is not small, why not add fuel to the fire?  Wang Yu's hatred for Lin Zhao has never diminished.  Whenever you get an opportunity, take advantage of it and give it a try!  Lu Huiqing said calmly: "Yuanze really plans to try?" Wang Yu said with a smile: "At least give it a try! It is good for us if it succeeds, but there is no harm if it fails, so why not?" Lin Zhao was embarrassed.  , provoke the Korean Prime Minister"Sir, a small move can bring a lot of benefits. Wang Yue is eager to give it a try."  "It may not succeed. Don't forget, that kid is not a reckless person, and his luck has always been relatively good. If he can do this, he may have a complete solution!" Lu Huiqing is relatively calm, maybe he has failed too many times, he  I have become accustomed to it.  Therefore, I thought more rationally and thought that Lin Zhao would be difficult to deal with!  Although it was true, Wang Yu felt a little uneasy about admitting it. He was silent for a long time and then said: "The wind and waves have risen, we just need to add fuel to the flames. Even if his boat does not capsize, it will be damaged and flooded!  At least it can comfort the spirits of He Qing and Sheng Qing in heaven!" When Lu Huiqing mentioned his younger brother, his heart moved. Why didn't he want to take revenge?  I just always feel that this time is not a good opportunity, and the possibility of failure is greater.  But the matter has come to an end. Since Wang Yu is so enthusiastic, let¡¯s implement it first!  As Wang Yu said, there is no risk, as long as there is a little effect, it will make people smile!  Lin Zhao, you are too bold. There is a price to pay for being bold!  Lu Huiqing smiled coldly and said in a low voice: "Since Yuanze has this plan, it's okay to try it when possible, but you can't follow others' opinions!" "What does Brother Jifu mean?" Wang Yu knew that Lu Huiqing's mind was spinning very fast.  There are often many clever ideas!  Lu Huiqing said in a deep voice: "What's the use of quoting scriptures all day long and talking about the benevolence and righteousness of Confucius and Mencius? Do you want to defeat Lin Zhao morally? The official is not a saint, and his standard for judging things does not seem to be a moral code Hum, I  I think it¡¯s better to change the angle!¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Wang Yu nodded slightly, seeming to understand something, and asked with a smile: ¡°I wonder what Brother Jifu¡¯s angle is?¡±  ¡­In short, just take advantage of every opportunity!¡±

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 490: Not a crime but also a crime

    Memorials like snowflakes poured into Chui Gong Hall, all of them impeaching Lin Zhao.  In addition, there were also many face-to-face impeachments in the court.  "Your Majesty, it is true that the guilty should be punished, but Lin Zhao's actions are against the laws of nature." "The horse stampede is so cruel and goes against our national policy of benevolence and justice" "The guilty will be investigated carefully, and after the trial and judgment, we will discuss the punishment.  , How can such a thing be done? It is really a waste of human life. " "Yes! Where is the law of the country? Where is the official punishment? " " Lin Zhao did not ask for instructions from the imperial court, and he was disobedient!  " "If you are good at making opinions, why should your majesty be punished?" There was a huge explosion in the court. There were all kinds of impeachments against Lin Zhao. For a time, there was a huge wave.  Some have big heads.  Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, you really caused trouble for me. Zhao Xu began to complain about Lin Zhao in his heart.  Is this all Lin Zhao's fault?  It¡¯s not entirely his fault!  No, an official immediately came forward and said: "Why do you only see the harsh punishment of Lin Shilang and not the hatefulness of those treacherous people?" "For their own selfish interests, they reclaimed land from lakes and built cofferdams, so that  The river flowed back, causing a breach. Such actions harmed the Song Dynasty and the people. Many people on Hebei Road were killed, injured, displaced, and homeless. It can be said that they ignored the emperor's kindness.  It should be cut to pieces! "The main reason for the Yellow River burst is natural disaster, but once you do something like this, it is up to others to decide whether it is a minor or serious matter.  Originally it was just a inducing factor, but after being intentionally amplified, it became a heinous crime. After all, this was wrong. Who dared to stand up and defend it?  Even if they feel unhappy, no one dares to say anything against the world.  Otherwise, if you don't get drowned by spitting stars, you will also be cursed to death by the victims of the Hebei Road disaster.  "Yes, this move was already a big mistake. But the traitor did not want to repent, and actually deliberately murdered Lin Shilang and Li Zhizhou. Lin Shilang was sent by His Majesty to deal with the river management issue, that is, the Imperial Envoy on behalf of His Majesty  , murdering the imperial envoy is tantamount to treason and rebellion! "It is directly tied to Lin Zhao and the emperor's dignity, rising to the level of treason. The theory is that this connection makes sense.  Who dares to speak out against it.  Treason is the most taboo crime among kings throughout the ages.  If you are accidentally accused of defending a traitor and being disloyal, you will be in trouble!  "What's more, Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others broke the embankment and released water, drowning more than 3,000 soldiers and civilians. Such viciousness cannot be tolerated by nature, and both humans and gods are outraged! I heard that people's resentment has boiled over on Hebei East Road. Shouldn't they kill them? A horse stampede  That¡¯s right. This kind of people should die without a burial place and no bones left!¡± The words of angry youth can sometimes be effective, even if they are excessive, but who can say anything?  More than 3,000 lives are no joke, this is true cruelty.  After all, if there is such a crime, Han Jun and Fan Jiyun will undoubtedly die.  Who dares to speak directly for them?  Wouldn't that be a waste of human life?  A treacherous villain who helps the tyrants perpetrate his crimes?  No one dared to take such a risk, so they could only indirectly accuse Lin Zhao of inappropriate behavior. But when someone refuted it with the truth, his momentum suddenly weakened.  "Justice prevails in people's hearts, and there are still people who are willing to come out and speak for Minister Lin."  Originally, Lin Zhao was blamed one-sidedly, but after the guilt of Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others was emphasized, the nature changed.  At least those people deserved to be killed, but there was something wrong with Lin Shilang's killing method.  It's just some procedural errors, nothing inherently wrong.  At least that¡¯s the truth on the surface. Lin Zhao¡¯s dark image suddenly became a little clearer, not so dark, not so bad!  "Even so, we should report to Your Majesty and respectfully request the Holy Judge. Why do you take the decision without authorization? I'm afraid I have the intention to despise Your Majesty!" "Furthermore, our dynasty has always governed the world with benevolence, justice, respect and filial piety, but Lin Zhao trampled it with random horses.  The law is cruel and unkind; even criminals are punished by the court's laws. Lin Zhao is unkind to his subordinates and disrespectful to his superiors" The problem focuses on two points. One is that Lin Zhao did not ask the emperor for instructions and was good at making opinions.  , was said to be contempt of the emperor, and then extended to disobedience.  The other one said that there was something wrong with the method, that it was too cruel and inconsistent with the traditions of the Song Dynasty. It was not a crime, but it was still a sin.  As soon as the words fell, someone jumped out and said: "Shilang Lin has the arbitrary power to regulate the river. His Majesty has approved it. He also gave him a sword and the right to do things expediently. In this case, he has the power to kill first and report later. It does not violate the court regulations.  What's wrong with the system? It's just the method. Sometimes the punishment must be clear, and you don't need to be too merciful to the heinous criminals? You are always talking about the traitors who cannot be tolerated by nature. I don't know what you want to do. " "Is the traitor guilty?  But it needs the court's laws to sanction it, not Lin Zhao's random behavior" "Maybe there is something wrong with it.Such a special situation, I wonder what Mr. Lin himself said!  " Of course Lin Zhao himself had to say something. When the court was in a quarrel, his memorial finally came belatedly! As for the possible accusations from the courtiers, Lin Zhao seemed to have foreseen it, and he always expressed it in the memorial.  In response, he gave an explanation. He first stated the heinous crimes of Han Jun, Fan Jiyun and others, and then added details to describe the tragic scene at that time with clever words.  As for everyone's facial expressions, they felt great sympathy for the victims, and naturally hated the perpetrators deeply. Then Lin Zhao explained why he did not submit the letter in time. It was because he was frightened in Qingshui Ze and saw more than 3,000 people.  Lin Zhao fell ill out of anger and sadness. It was obvious to all that he was taciturn. Li Ru could even testify for him. In this case, it was excusable for him to temporarily "dereliction of duty" and not write a letter.  Yes, after all, in such a critical situation, it is normal for anyone to be frightened. Is it just that Lin Shilang is so courageous? I heard that he was very brave even when he was stampeded by horses.  Are you afraid of a flood? But this kind of "reasoning" can only be based on internal criticism. Some people say that the reason why Lin Shilang fell ill was because he had mercy on criminals and was cruel to innocent people.  With the kindness of the people, Lin Shilang's image suddenly seemed much taller. With such a reason, this seems to be justified. Even Zhao Xu can't say anything? It's not that he is hiding something, but there are special circumstances.  Lin Zhao was sincere and took the initiative to plead guilty, so it would be even harder to blame Zhao Xu. Otherwise, he would have a bad reputation as an unreasonable and inconsiderate minister. As for the behavior of the horse stampede, Lin Shilang emphasized that it was public opinion!  Mentioned that after he recovered from his illness, the people of Bozhou were already filled with resentment. The families of the victims went to the state government to complain and asked for a decision. The people of Bozhou even refused to agree. The most serious ones were the soldiers of the Xiang Army.  Demanding revenge for the death of Pao Ze, Lin Zhao was in danger of mutiny amid the anger, and said that he immediately consulted with the magistrate Li Ru to find a way to calm the people's resentment and prevent rebellion. The only way to confirm the charges was to give an explanation to the people.  Lin Zhao said that it was reasonable to submit a letter to the court and request a holy judgment. However, under the circumstances, the voices of the people and the petitions of the Xiang army must be taken into account.  , the crowd was furious, and the situation was very critical. Under the circumstances, if the decision was not made, the consequences would be disastrous. The ministers in the DPRK and China all knew that the public resentment was terrible, especially since Hebei Road suffered successive disasters, and people's hearts were already unstable.  If a popular uprising is triggered by public resentment, the most important thing is the mood of the Xiang army soldiers. If it is not calmed down and triggers a mutiny in Yingxiao, what should Lin Zhao do?  It seems that he did not make it. As an arbitrary minister, he holds a sword and has the power to act expediently. It is right to make such expedient measures.  At least there was nothing wrong with the principled procedure. After trial, the evidence was conclusive, and all of this has been sent to the court.  The death penalty is inevitable, causing the Yellow River to burst, murdering the imperial envoys, and killing more than 3,300 people. This is an absolutely unforgivable capital crime.  As for the way of death, it was not the original intention of him, Minister Lin, but the request of the families of the victims, and it was an expedient measure to quell public anger.  "Maybe Lin Shilang didn't think so, then the killing was his idea, and the people's will was just a rhetoric, but he did it so impeccably.  Not long after Lin Zhao's memorial arrived, some gentry and students from Hebei Road, as well as ordinary people, wrote letters, praising the imperial court for its canonical punishments, its vigorous crackdown on treacherous ministers, and its upholding of justice.  Hundreds of people in Bozhou knelt down to express their gratitude to Minister Lin and the court and the emperor. Such a large gesture was not something that Lin Zhao could arrange in a short time.  It can be seen that this is what the people want.  Lin Shilang has become a master of Qingtian who is not afraid of power and upholds justice.  The courtiers criticized Lin Zhao here and wanted to punish him, but the people refused.  Lin Zhao also said that Hebei Road has been hit by disasters for many years, and people's hearts have long been unstable.  In addition, there are many corrupt officials along the river, similar to Han Jun and Fan Jiyun. If the canonical punishment is not understood and the chickens are killed to scare the monkeys, there will be no peace on the Hebei Road!  This drastic move is to have a deterrent effect, otherwise the river control project will be difficult to proceed smoothly, and there will inevitably be obstacles and damage.  ??And specifically emphasized that river control was a century-old plan of the Song Dynasty, and it was absolutely not tolerated or neglected.  So much so that if you cut corners and abuse power for personal gain, it will become a big deal!  After Lin Zhao explained, he still sincerely apologized, saying that what he did was not appropriate and he wanted to blame the officials. At the same time, he also gave the emperor a secret report.  &nbspAfter Zhao Xu read it, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, Lin Zhao, Lin Zhao, you have given me another problem!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 491: Self-Destruction of the Great Wall

    Lin Zhao wrote very clearly in the secret memorial that in addition to calming the boiling public dissatisfaction and stabilizing the situation in Bozhou, he also had a purpose in doing so.  .?????? After all, Zhao Xu is not stupid. Although his explanation is very precise, it is just a high-sounding statement after all, and it can be justified in the court.  But anyone with a discerning eye would know at a glance that there was something fishy going on, and Lin Zhao's little moves couldn't be hidden.  Especially Zhao Xu, he naturally understands that although he may be able to get away with it on the surface, there will definitely be suspicion on the inside.  Lin Zhao did not hope so. It was definitely not a good thing to arouse Zhao Xu's suspicion at this time.  It's better to choose a surname and be honest with each other, maybe it will have different effects.  Hebei's shortcomings are very serious, and Bozhou is just the tip of the iceberg. If it is not painful or itchy, it is difficult to move its foundation.  Only strong medicine and heavy blows can have a shocking effect.  This is what Lin Zhao said!  What the disadvantages are, Zhao Xu knows very well.  Lin Zhao went to Hebei. On the surface, his first priority was to control the river, but in fact, he also shouldered the mission of shaking down Xianggong Han. This was confessed by Zhao Xu privately and only the two of them knew it.  Lin Zhao meant that Han Qi had a deep foundation in Hebei Road. It would be very simple to just let him leave.  As long as there is a problem in Bozhou, especially if Han Jun is involved, Mr. Han can leave immediately.  But this doesn't work. Mr. Han is gone, but the blow to him is not severe at all. The foundation of Hebei Road is still there, and the influence is still there.  You must know that Zhao Xu¡¯s original purpose was not as simple as driving Han Qi away.  In this way, he wanted to weaken the power and influence of the old ministers, regain power, and consolidate his own position.  If it is just like this, it will not achieve the desired effect at all, and it must be attacked hard.  Lin Zhao said very cryptically that it was not convenient for the officials to do many things, so he would do it for himself.  I am not afraid of being criticized or criticized.  With a posture of understanding the holy will and sharing the Lord's worries, he is simply a loyal minister.  "The massacre of more than 3,000 soldiers and civilians at the same time must be severely punished, otherwise the people of the world cannot be given an explanation. This is something that is outraged by both humans and gods. Lin Zhao made it clear that he had a tough attitude and did not hide it at all.  Furthermore, he also emphasized that if the treatment was too light, it would have an impact on the emperor's reputation and his own.  There are already rumors in Bozhou that Lin Zhao is afraid of Han Xianggong and is holding back his troops.  If the court's punishment is too light, then some people will say that the officials are partial to the nobles and ignore the lives of the people.  This kind of thing that damages our reputation and loses the support of the people must never be done.  At the same time, he also vaguely revealed that he also wanted to take revenge In terms of public and private matters, and emotions and reasons, Lin Zhao very carefully expressed his attitude and feelings to Zhao Xu.  Good or bad, both good and bad are reflected. This is a plan that was decided upon after long discussions with Di Qing.  The rhetoric to Zhao Xu does not need to be perfect, nor does it need to be self-justifying. The point is to make Zhao Xu feel that Lin Zhao is loyal, and doing so will be good for him.  Of course, there may be some selfishness in it, and the method may not be appropriate, but there is nothing wrong with it.  For the emperor, what matters is the achievement of the goal, and the loyalty of his subjects.  After all, Lin Zhao was only in his twenties, so his actions would be more authentic and would not arouse Zhao Xu's suspicion.  After all, it was his order to let Lin Zhao go north to deal with Han Qi, and he also said that except Han Qi, everyone else could do whatever he wanted.  Lin Zhao did not violate his will, and grasped his meaning accurately, and executed it more thoroughly than imagined.  Facing Lin Zhao's secret report, Zhao Xu felt a little ashamed.  When it came to dealing with Han Qi, I wasn't courageous enough and didn't think of uprooting him!  Lin Zhao really thinks of me in everything!  Apart from personal revenge, Zhao Xu couldn¡¯t think of any other purpose for Lin Zhao, or was it a benefit?  I heard that Fan Jiyun's son molested his wives and concubines, and Han Jun almost drowned him, along with so many people.  He vaguely remembered that Lin Zhao had a more sensitive side, especially when he could not bear to see such things that were harmful to nature and outraged by both humans and gods.  When Li Fugui slaughtered more than a thousand soldiers in Dashun City, Lin Zhao gnashed his teeth in hatred and felt guilty for a long time.  The situation in Qingshui Ze is similar now. Lin Zhao may also have the same state of mind!  Zhao Xu understood it very well, but at the same time he could not find any other reason or purpose.  In Zhao Xu¡¯s opinion, through this incident, Lin Zhao could only gain a little fame, mainly among the people.  As a result, he offended many people and was constantly criticized and scolded in the court, which was completely thankless.  If he wasn't loyal, if he didn't have a sincere heart, there would be no need for him to do this!  Lin Zhao has no bad intentions!  Zhao Xu quickly came to this conclusion, so it seemed relatively clear how to deal with this matter.  What's more, the next Yellow River management project also needs Lin Zhao!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After the memorial was submitted, Lin Zhao stayed in Bozhou to wait for news!  &nbsp; Di Qing also rushed over from Daming Mansion for this purpose. Now the main battlefield on Hebei Road is in Bozhou. Just like this, Xianggong Han is already in trouble. Daming Mansion is not in a hurry.  Lin Zhao¡¯s horse-trampling behavior caused a relatively large shock, so Di Qing also hurriedly came to plan for the young master, so that he could get through this situation safely.  "There must be no problem with writing the memorial like that?" Li Cheng was vaguely worried. He felt that he had already succeeded in justifying himself before, so why add unnecessary unnecessary extravagance?  "It must be written like this, so that it is true, and it is a real young man, with joy, anger, and emotions!" Di Qing said: "Whether the young master will be punished or not is not the final decision of those ministers. That impeccable rhetoric is enough  , but it is not easy to shut them up, but it is not important, because the decision-making power lies in Zhao Xu's hands" "Zhao Xu can tolerate a minister who makes mistakes, but he cannot tolerate someone who is disloyal to him, as long as it is not a principle.  It doesn't matter whether the question is right or wrong. "Lin Zhao said softly: "Besides, I didn't do anything wrong this time. I did it for his sake and did it exactly according to his instructions. As long as my intentions are 'good' and I have achieved his standards.  What else can be said about the necessary purpose? " "Sometimes, the conspiracy needs to be honest, so that it is easier to gain trust! " "Yes, you can't avoid it, you can only give it to the court.  To help the ministers make a high-sounding statement, Zhao Xu naturally knows that we should tell him his surname directly to avoid any suspicion! "Jiang Leiting said: "Young master, this move really hit Han Qi hard!" "Hmph,  It's Han Qi's fault for having such a stupid and unfulfilled nephew. No one else can blame him!" Lin Zhao said solemnly: "If there was no such opportunity, how could he even find a chance to cause pain to Mr. Han?  Come on, I just want to make things worse and force Zhao Xu to support me. As long as I am not convicted, what do you think Mr. Han will think? " "Han Qi should be frightened. I must think so."  The emperor wants to deal with him!" Li Cheng smiled, a little proud.  "Let there be discord between them, and expel Han Qi directly from the court. After all, he is a veteran of three dynasties, and his disciples have too many old friends. If he comes forward in the future, it will be very troublesome. Let him lose face this time and leave  The influence in the court will gradually disappear. " Lin Zhao smiled lightly: "It's a bit regretful that I didn't have the opportunity to see Mr. Han in person" Li Cheng said disapprovingly: "Why should I see him? He is just a defeated general!  No, it's just a fluke, we still have to be careful about this person, we have to dismantle those so-called ministers of Conglong little by little!" Lin Zhao still attaches great importance to Han Qi, and is more concerned about the group he represents.  Those Conglong ministers who supported Zhao Zongshi to ascend to power.  "These are enemies, and they are also obstacles to the future pursuit of the Ninth Five-Year Plan.  The reason why Lin Zhao acted cruelly this time was partly out of revenge.  At the same time, this method was used to separate them from Zhao Xu.  Until now, Zhao Xu still doesn't know his identity and is unaware of the crisis around him.  Over the years, in order to centralize power and consolidate his position, he has been very rude to those around him.  The case of selling illegal salt in Hangzhou resulted in the arrest of Zhao Zongyong's family, and the tragic death of Zhao Shiju. Coupled with the suppression of his younger brother Zhao Hao, the power of the clan was largely restricted and weakened.  Supporting Wang Anshi's reform caused the old and new parties to fight against each other. No matter which party was loyal to the Song Dynasty, they were alienated by Zhao Xu for practical reasons.  Now, his father's most powerful supporter, Conglong's minister, has become discordant because of Lin Zhao's unintentional sowing of discord.  Zhao Xu is being led by Lin Zhao to destroy the Great Wall without even realizing it!  The closest person to him now should be Wang Anshi!  But how long can Wang Anshi's position as prime minister last?  Without Wang Anshi, what can the remaining ragtag New Party do?  Could it be that he was counting on Lu Huiqing, a person with a cold caste and a cold temperament?  Zhao Xu is gradually becoming a real loner!  Lin played an extremely important role in this process. It used to be a coincidence, but now it is intentional, using Zhao Xu's power to destroy his foundation bit by bit.  Sometimes, Lin Zhao felt that his move seemed a bit sinister.  However, compared to his father's cruelty and annihilation of evil, it pales in comparison!  ¡°The day when Zhao Xu completely becomes a loner will be the time for him to take over!  As for the current level, I think there is no problem!     as expected!  Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict, which brought an imperfect end to the Bozhou incident.  Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, is safe and sound. It was just a slight symbolic rebuke. He is still in charge of Hebei and is responsible for the implementation of the river control project.  Autumn has already entered, and the water level of the Yellow River has dropped a lot. It is a good opportunity to close the dam.  &nbsp; As for Han Qi, the envoy of Xuanfu on Hebei Road, he requested to become an official because of his old age and frailty. After Emperor Zhao Xu persuaded him to stay, he approved it and awarded him a reward to save his face.  Although Xianggong Han reported Han Jun's incident, the emperor did not blame him and did not compare Xianggong Han to his nephew.  But all the civil and military officials in the dynasty knew why Xianggong Han resigned!  Many people understand that the Holy Lang of Lin Shiro is Zhenglong!  A small minister has killed another prime minister. Taking a closer look at the opponents that Minister Lin has killed over the years, the ministers all looked shocked and retreated, which further confirmed the title of Minister Lin's ghost!  Lin Zhao, who was on his way to Daming Mansion, sneezed, rubbed his nose, and said leisurely: "I only care about who will be the next Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy?"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 492: Just what I want

    When his request to become an official was approved, Han Qi was a little disheartened and immediately set out to leave Daming Mansion.  . It stands to reason that the new Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy has not arrived yet, so he should stick around for a few more days to handle government affairs and hand over to the new one.  But Mr. Han didn't want to stay at all. On the one hand, he was in a low mood and no longer interested in political affairs. On the other hand, he didn't want to meet Lin Zhao.  After some criticism in the court, Lin Zhao was safe and sound. He was still the minister of the Ministry of Industry and arbitrarily controlled the river. What was a few indifferent reprimands?  As for Han Qi, he was approved to serve, but at the cost of his nephew's life.  If his nephew caused such a big incident in Bozhou, he would definitely be implicated.  Resigning is a way to protect yourself, to retreat in order to advance.  If the emperor wanted to stay, it would mean that he still had a little trust in himself, but Zhao Xu didn't even hesitate at all.  It seems that he took advantage of his wishes and agreed. Although he was given many rewards, he became an official as Wu Shengjun's Jiedushi, Situ and Attendant, which was very grand.  ??Looking at the posture, after death, he will be granted a ministerial order or something, and he will be given a good posthumous title. At worst, he will be able to enjoy the Ancestral Temple.  It seemed that Zhao Xu was treating the old minister favorably, but what was his intention in his heart?  Han Qi felt chills in his heart. After all, he was an emperor and a courtier.  Zhao Xu has a cold and cold temperament, and he doesn't remember the slightest kindness from back then!  Without him, could his father successfully ascend to the throne of God?  Forget it, it¡¯s okay not to mention the past. To talk about it too much is to take advantage of your kindness and have some agenda.  Talking about kindness with the emperor, hehe, ruthlessness is the most important thing for the emperor. Han Xianggong knows this better than anyone else.  Facts have proved that it is Zhao Xu¡¯s intention to deal with him, and Lin Zhao is just an executor.  In this matter, Zhao Xu had no choice and no chance to explain, so he was tricked by Lin Zhao.  Xianggong Han naturally had a rift in his heart, and misunderstandings ensued.  "My nephew died and my reputation was damaged, so I naturally wanted revenge. Zhao Xu was the emperor, and it was impossible to seek revenge from him. Unless it was a rebellion, Xianggong Han did not have the thought or courage."  But Lin Zhao must not let him go. This time his attack on him in the court failed, which was expected.  After all, Lin Zhao did nothing wrong in terms of carelessness and procedure.  If you want to deal with this kind of person, you can only start from other places. Don't worry, as long as that person is still in Daming Mansion, everything will be easy.  ¡°No, isn¡¯t Minister Lin on his way to Daming Mansion?  Han Qi didn¡¯t want to meet Lin Zhao, and his enemies were extremely jealous when they met, but after all, it was his nephew who was at fault. In order to preserve his remaining reputation, Han Qi could not be too hostile and had to pretend to be righteous.  Even though Han Qi is sophisticated and can handle various situations, he can't do it this time.  He couldn't force a smile on his face when facing his enemies.  In this case, it¡¯s better to just disappear!  That's why Mr. Han had to leave Daming Mansion first to avoid meeting Lin Zhao.  Otherwise, with his status as the Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy and the Daming Mansion, he would have to come out to greet him. It would be too embarrassing, and it would be really difficult for Mr. Han to face it.  As for the government affairs of the Daming Mansion, just leave it to the subordinate officials. If Lin Zhao comes, just let him take care of it first.  At the same time, if you leave this place of right and wrong, you can avoid suspicion for the next few things.  Hum hum, Lin Zhao, I won't let you go.  This trivial matter is not considered a dereliction of duty. Zhao Xu will not embarrass him. Anyway, the new envoy of Xuanfu is coming soon. As for the candidate, he must be him. Han Qi smiled faintly and remembered the face of his old friend.  .  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hebei Road is very important and involves the important task of defending the Liao Kingdom. Xuanfu  Naturally, one position cannot remain vacant.  After Han Qi became an official, Emperor Zhao Xu immediately issued an edict. Wen Yanbo, the governor of Heyang Tong, worshiped Sikong, moved to Daming Prefecture, and served as the envoy of Xuanfu on Hebei Road.  Hebei Road Xuanfu Envoy is a very important position, and it must be held by an important minister with status.  Wen Yanbo, Prime Minister Wen was highly virtuous and highly respected, which was enough to compete with Prime Minister Han. Taking over this post was considered highly virtuous and highly respected.  Han Qi had long expected that if Zhao Xu wanted to push him out, he would definitely not leave any of his roots in Hebei Road behind.  Therefore, those who come must be able to control themselves, and they must be in a different path from themselves.  Wen Yanbo was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate. He also opposed the reform, so Zhao Xu naturally did not want him to stay in Bianjing.  But it is not a problem for all the high-ranking officials and prime ministers to be demoted. Giving Wen Yanbo the status of a border official and the title of Sikong can calm people's hearts.  But in the future, once Zhao Xu seizes power and feels that Wen Yanbo is getting in the way, he will end up with the same outcome as himself.  But the outcome may be better!  My nephew is so incompetent, but Wen Yanbo's sons are all outstanding!  He has read a lot of poems and books, passed the imperial examination, and gained reputation and reputation!  By the way, I heard that his family has a son who is very close to Lin Zhao, so So it turns out that there is such a thing as letting Wen Yanbo come to Daming Mansion?In other words, Zhao Xu really put a lot of effort into it!  I hope Wen Xianggong and Lin Shilang can get along well!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Wen Yanbo?" After hearing the news, Lin Zhao suddenly smiled and felt a little excited.  He had considered this matter at the beginning. He lacked a minister who was highly respected, strategic, and able to respond to everything at once. After careful consideration, Wen Yanbo seemed to be the most suitable candidate.  It's just that you can't rush this kind of thing. It's not easy to plant flowers with intention!  There is always a chance to get in touch and then slowly get closer to each other.  Moreover, with such a sensitive identity, Wen Yanbo cannot be told directly immediately. It needs to be discussed in the long run.  Lin Zhao was still thinking that after returning to Bianjing, he would find a way to get in touch with his family, Liu Wen, and Fuduo, and indirectly have a relationship with Prime Minister Wen.  Now it seems that there is no need. Mr. Wen came to Hebei Road in person, so everything is naturally a different matter.  Where indirect contact is better, it is better to come directly. We should take this opportunity to get close to Mr. Wen, get closer to each other, and pave the way for future things.  "It must be Wen Yanbo. Zhao Xu wants to completely eliminate Han Qi's foundation and influence. No matter in terms of status or ability, Wen Kuanfu is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate." Wen Yanbo, also known as Kuanfu!  Only people of Di Qing's generation called him this way. How many people in the Song Dynasty dare to call Wen Xianggong by his nickname?  "Has Mr. Di already guessed it?" Di Qing said with a smile: "This matter is not difficult to guess. At present, except Wen Yanbo, there is no more suitable candidate in the court." "That's right!" Lin Zhao thought about it and it was indeed the case.  The official situation of the Song Dynasty is also well understood.  "Young master looks happy, seems to be happy that Wen Kuanfu came to Daming Mansion?" Di Qing was slightly puzzled when he saw Lin Zhao's performance.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's just in line with some of my visions!" He then expressed his thoughts. Listening to Di Qing's opinions is one thing. After all, Di Qing has more knowledge and is more reliable in handling things, and he has a deep understanding of Wen Yan.  Bo also knew more.  On the other hand, if this matter is handled in such a wasteful manner, Di Qing needs more help, and the Mingyue Sect should cooperate with it.  Di Qing thought thoughtfully after hearing this. The young master is right. We really need such a person now.  Ouyang Xiu can lead a group of people and lead the world's scholars; Zhao Pian is selfless, fair and strict. These are the only two people they have contact with at the moment, but neither of them can achieve the same effect as Han Qi.  Others may not know it, but Di Qing knows very well that Xianggong Han played a big role in Zhao Zongshi's rise to power.  The fight for the reserve requires a highly respected prime minister in the court to preside over it.  At present, there are only a few candidates in the Song Dynasty. Fu Bi is already in his twilight years, Han Qi is his mortal enemy, and Zeng Gongliang is about to retire.  As for Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Han Jiang and others, they seem to be somewhat inferior in terms of background and ability, and are not ideal candidates.  There is only one Wen Yanbo who is most suitable!  It is completely reasonable for Lin Zhao to have such a conception, but he has ignored many of these things.  Although the military was constantly looking for ways to increase its strength, the Song Dynasty valued civil service over military affairs, and the civil service group was also extremely important.  Think about it, how easy is it to stabilize the court without the support of officials?  But in this regard, Mingyue Sect really can¡¯t help much.  Although Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Bian knew the identity of the young master, they refused to express their position publicly. In addition to worrying about the disintegration of the Song Dynasty, they probably also had concerns.  This is human nature. It's good that they are willing to help. They can't be greedy.  However, Di Qing believed that one day, when Lin Zhao was strong enough, their attitude would change.  Others have no contact. Sima Guang's several performances of supporting Lin Zhao did not attract their attention.  In their opinion, Sima Guang wanted to use this to attack Wang Anshi, but they did not know that it was because of a few prophecies made by Mr. Shao Yong.  Therefore, I have not thought of uniting with Bachelor Sima for the time being!  As for himself, Di Qing is already a dead person and it is not convenient for him to appear in public.  Wen Yanbo, on the other hand, is indeed the best candidate. With such convenience now, it is really worth fighting for!  For Lin Zhao, there is no need for certain people to fully support him, he just needs to be friendly. If there is any trouble in the future, with Zhao Xu's suspicious surname, can he still dare to trust these people?  Under pressure, even those who remain neutral will have no choice but to side with Lin Zhao.  "It's just Young Master, Wen Yanbo is very cunning, so I'm afraid it's hard to get in touch with him!" "But now is an opportunity. After all, we have a common enemy. Besides, I have good friends with his six sons, so I can use this to get deeper"  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "You said that Wen Xianggong is so old and has experienced all the honors and disgraces that he should experience. What does he care about most now?" "It's nothing more than descendants and posthumous affairs!" Jiang Leiting replied.  "Yes, what happened to Han Qi will inevitably make him miserable.We must make good use of it As for the posthumous reputation, if he had done more to control the river, would Wen Xianggong's great achievements be more complete?  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "If you pay, you will gain. We each get what we need!"  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 493: Daming Mansion

    "That's right, young master, try your best!" Di Qing fully supported this.  The young master¡¯s performance was much better than expected. Not only was he courageous and courageous, he also had a very good strategy, especially his ability to take a long-term view.  He had not considered these matters, but Lin Zhao was able to make long-term plans early, which made Di Qing very happy.  Lin Zhao believed that with such exchanges, he could at least talk to Wen Xianggong and lay a foreshadowing for some things, so there was no need to worry.  There was another thing that made Lin Zhao a little worried.  "Mr. Di, I want to make friends with Wen Yanbo, don't you mind?" When Di Qing was the privy envoy, Han Qi was not the only one who made things difficult for him. Wen Yanbo also made rude remarks and had a bad attitude.  Di Qing hates Han Qi quite a lot, but what about Wen Yanbo?  If because of this, Di Qing gets into trouble and there is another conflict between them, it will be a bit troublesome.  Therefore, Lin Zhao was somewhat concerned, and at the same time he wanted to take care of Di Qing.  After all, Di Qing is the most loyal person to him, and his subordinates are very powerful. He is his most important assistant, so he naturally needs special treatment.  When Di Qing heard this, he was immediately moved.  How could he not understand what Lin Zhao was thinking? The young master was so kind to him, it was really It seemed that Lin Zhao was coming from the bottom of his heart. If he was like this, he would die in peace.  "Young master, just go ahead and do it! That was the general trend back then, not what Wen Yanbo wanted. There are many worse people than him, not to mention that after so many years, I no longer care." The opposition to Di Qing back then and  Slander is largely the collective reaction of the civil service group.  They can't stand a warrior becoming a general or prime minister.  The Song Dynasty had already established a tradition of valuing literature over martial arts, so that warriors seemed inferior to others.  Civil servants always have a sense of superiority.  They could not tolerate Di Qing, a high-ranking official from the army who was above them. This was unacceptable to the civil servants.  Given the general trend, Wen Yanbo probably had the same idea.  His approach was far less direct and bad than Han Qi's, so Di Qing didn't hold a grudge.  If you really want to hold grudges, wouldn¡¯t you have to hate the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty?  Di Qing's belly is naturally not that small!  Furthermore, the reason why he hated Han Qi.  The more reason is that Han Qi supported Zhao Zongshi back then and his attitude on the matter of establishing the throne made Di Qing angry.  Wen Yanbo did not behave in such a despicable manner, and Di Qing did not care.  Furthermore, Wen Yanbo is of great use to the young master.  Di Qing¡¯s biggest wish at the moment and the biggest purpose of doing everything is to help Lin Zhao and give him a chance to ascend to the throne of his own.  These require the support of Wen Yanbo and others.  Di Qing will naturally not destroy the Great Wall.  "Young Master can think so clearly when doing things and care about himself so much, so why bother him over trivial matters?"  Di Qing was very measured in how he judged others by himself.  "Young master, let's go ahead and do it. The entire Mingyue Sect will fully cooperate with you." Di Qing said cheerfully.  Lin Zhao also smiled lightly, even though it was a trivial matter.  However, dissatisfaction is often caused by small things, which eventually add up to a big problem, so some things have to be guarded against.  Di Qing and Wen Yanbo are both important to me, if there is any rift between them.  It's going to be big trouble down the road, so it's best to be honest about some things early on.  No matter it is giving up Wen Yanbo for Di Qing.  It is also possible to mediate and ease the conflicts between them.  Fortunately, Di Qing understood the truth very well and happened to have no deep grievances with Mr. Wen.  Lin Zhao was completely relieved and felt relieved.  "Well, please trouble Mr. Di!" Di Qing nodded and said: "Just follow the master's plan. The river control is an achievement that can be recorded in the annals of history. I believe Fumihiko Kuanfu will be interested. And he has a man.  It seems that my son will take part in the imperial examination. When the time comes, the Master can inform Zhang Zongyi and help him in some way. "Zhang Zongyi, who was my unintentional friend, will soon become the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he will definitely be a good candidate for the imperial examination.  Can help.  This connection is really a coincidence, and the role it plays is extraordinary.  Who would have thought that when we went on a mission together, we would end up with such great benefits?  Even Di Qing and others kept praising the young master¡¯s good luck, especially his keen eye for recognizing talents. Maybe this is God¡¯s will!  "Okay!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "But don't tell Xianggong Wen about this for the time being. The mouth of the cannibal is short and the hands of the taker are short. Let Xianggong Wen get the benefits first. He will be embarrassed in the future!" "  Not bad!" Di Qing said: "When the young master arrives at Daming Mansion, he will be there soon, just in time to meet. As for Han Qi, I heard that he has left in despair. He doesn't want to meet the young master!" "Let him go!  Otherwise, after meeting him, he would still be duplicitous and contradictory, which would make him feel uncomfortable and make me feel uncomfortable too!¡±&nbsp; "That's right!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Without Han Xianggong, Daming Mansion is peaceful. It's just a good time to go and see the style of the largest city on Hebei Road!" Without Han Qi, is Daming Mansion really peaceful?  The results don¡¯t seem so certain!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brother and sister Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri have been staying in Daming Mansion. Initially, it was because of Han Qi¡¯s  Persevere and let the smart Yelujun discover it.  He thought that the people of the Song Dynasty knew his identity and had other plans, so he did not dare to act rashly and stayed in Daming Mansion.  Originally, Yelujun was still hesitant about disclosing his identity to relieve the pressure of being monitored.  But at this moment, an accident happened, and the monitoring and control over them suddenly disappeared.  how?  Did the people of the Song Dynasty let him go?  What is the reason?  After hearing the news that Han Jun was trampled to death by Lin Zhao's horse and that Han Qi left the official position, Yelu Jun seemed to understand something.  I can move, but where to go?  Hearing that Minister Lin was coming to Daming Mansion soon, Yelu Jun felt a little excited.  He had long been looking forward to meeting Lin Zhao and competing with him.  Now that the opportunity has come, it's natural that it's a dream come true.  This time it should be possible, a competition It should be like this, but after these days, Yelujun's mentality has changed slightly.  Lin Zhao will be his strong opponent in the future and will be of no benefit to the Liao Kingdom. It is better to get rid of people like this quickly!  Even though his sister Yelu Tri couldn't bear it, and Lin Zhao once offered them the gang leader, Yelu Jun still decided to repay kindness with hatred.  In the face of national interests and the country, these small things are simply insignificant.  Minister Lin, I¡¯m sorry!  After Yelu Jun came up with this idea, he has been thinking about the specific plan, and now it has gradually taken shape.  In Daming Mansion, a pit has been dug, waiting for Lin Zhao to jump into it.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 494: News about the Beauty

    Daming Mansion was built in the third year of Emperor Dezong's founding in the Tang Dynasty. It is located at the junction of Hebei, Shandong and Henan.  There are Zhangshui, Weishui and Majia rivers flowing through the territory. It is fertile and rich. It is a metropolis in Hebei.  During the Northern Song Dynasty, due to the diversion of the Yellow River, Damingfu became a city near the river with convenient transportation and a strategic location. Its status further rose and became the number one city on Hebei Road in the Song Dynasty.  Especially in the second year of Qingli reign of Emperor Renzong, Damingfu was designated as the companion capital of the Song Dynasty, called "Beijing". Damingfu's status was even more lofty, becoming one of the four major capitals.  At that time, the capital of the Song Dynasty was Bianjing and Kaifeng, also known as Tokyo; Xijing and Luoyang were under the rule of Henan Prefecture; Nanjing was the birthplace of the Zhao family, Yingtian Prefecture Songzhou, which was later known as Shangqiu.  Daming Mansion has received the title of Beijing, so it is naturally extraordinary.  Its status is still above Jiangning Prefecture, the capital city in the south of the Yangtze River, and Chengdu Prefecture, the important place in the southwest.  In recent years, although people on Hebei Road have been in dire straits due to flooding in the Yellow River, the disaster has been serious.  However, Damingfu has been affected to some extent, but as the largest city on Hebei Road, its prosperity remains unchanged.  After Lin Zhao and others entered the city, they saw shops standing on both sides of the street. The streets were bustling with people, and the sounds of vendors could be heard constantly. It was a prosperous scene.  "The first city in Hebei is really extraordinary!" Mu Sihong said with a smile: "It's almost catching up with Jiangning!" "It's true that Daming Mansion is prosperous because of the Yellow River. If the Yellow River hadn't been seriously flooded in recent years, I'm afraid it would have been even worse.  "Prosperity." Lin Zhao knew that the prosperity of Daming Palace was closely related to the Yellow River. Later, after the Yellow River changed its course to the south, Daming Palace gradually declined.  After the Song Dynasty, his status continued to decline.  So that in the end he became nameless.  Daming Mansion, prospered by the Yellow River, failed by the Yellow River!  Now we have to manage the Yellow River ourselves, and we must make the Yellow River embankments solid and prevent diversions from happening again.  Then the existence and prosperity of Daming Mansion should be able to continue forever!  This can be regarded as doing something good for the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty's companion capital was established by his father's personal decree. Naturally, it cannot be allowed to decline.  However, one of the crucial reasons why Daming Mansion is so prosperous on Hebei Road is that the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun is in the hands of the Liao Kingdom.  If Yanyun can be recovered in the future.  Whether Daming Mansion can compete with Youzhou is beyond his control!     let it go!  Lin Zhao¡¯s guard of honor has already arrived at Daming Mansion. After Lin Zhao appears in Bozhou, there is no point in delaying.  Now that he has checked into Daming Mansion Yamen, all he has to do is wait for Lin Zhao to go directly.  Han Qi had already left, and Feng Kai, the prefect of the Daming Palace, could finally raise his profile and greet Minister Lin as the highest official of the Daming Palace.  Although he is a famous magistrate.  Han Qi is a Tongpan, but Han Tongpan has another level of identity. Hebei Road Xuanfushi happens to be his immediate boss.  He is also a veteran of three dynasties, ranking as prime minister and assistant. How can he compete with others for the length of a day?  Therefore, Feng Kai's identity is very embarrassing.  In the past few years in Daming Mansion, he was simply a puppet.  In addition, Han Qi was a strong man and did not decentralize power to Feng Kai at all. You can imagine what happened to him.  Now that Han Qi has left in despair, the political affairs of the Daming Mansion are temporarily in his own hands.  You can legitimately be the governor of the state.  It might only have been a few days, but it was still a moment of pride and elation.  After the new Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy arrived.  My good life may come to an end.  However, the new Prime Minister Wen has a good reputation and is said to be gentler than Prime Minister Han. Maybe his situation will not be as bad as before!  No matter so much, at least I can feel comfortable these few days.  All this was thanks to Lin Shilang. If Lin Shilang hadn't taken action to drive Han Qi away, he didn't know how long he would have been suppressed, and he was afraid that he would never get ahead.  Feng Kai has long been dissatisfied with Han Qi, but he is not a person of the same level at all, so he dares to get angry but dare not speak out.  Now that Han Qi has experienced something like this, Feng Kai naturally takes pleasure in his misfortune.  Of course, a skinny camel was bigger than a horse, so he didn't dare to ridicule Han Xianggong in public to make himself unhappy.  We don¡¯t say it in words, but we can put it into concrete actions.  "For example, the grand welcome to Lin Shilang. Although Lin Shilang has great power, he does not pose any threat to himself.  In this way, it can be regarded as repaying the favor, and secondly, it can be regarded as getting closer to each other.  Although Lin Shilang is young, his strength and influence are extraordinary.  He is a young man in the current dynasty, he is blessed with grace, and he is as capable as Xianggong Han. The fact that he is safe and sound after doing some shocking things is enough to explain the problem.  Fawning over Lin Shilang is equivalent to indirectly fawning over the emperor, which will be beneficial to your future career.  In the coming period, it is self-evident how powerful Lin Shilang will be in Hebei.  Especially since the river control project is about to begin. If you can perform well in it, you will be credited with an extra credit in your credit book, and a bright future will come naturally!  Look at Li Ru from Bozhou. His situation is exactly the same as mine. After helping Lin Shilang, he is now an old man with both fame and fortune!  It is precisely because of this thatFeng Kai was quite polite to Lin Zhaona, and there was already a bit of flattery in some aspects.  As soon as Lin Shilang's honor guard arrived at Daming Mansion, he immediately arranged to stay in the mansion.  And be prepared to welcome the arrival of Lin Shilang. Anyway, Han Qi has left, so there is no need to worry about any embarrassment!  A few days later, Lin Zhao arrived. Feng Kai was very diligent and attentive in many aspects.  Lin Zhao had a somewhat special feeling in his heart. Once upon a time, he was actually being flattered by others. It was really funny.  However, Di Qing said that this was a good thing, and he could take advantage of this opportunity to gather all these people under his command.  Not to mention letting him use it for himself, but he can help a lot with some small things, at least it can increase his strength.  As long as it is anyone who has had close contact with Lin Zhao, Zhao Xu will definitely not dare to use it in the future.  ¡°And these people themselves are helpless, so it seems self-evident how to stand in line.  For Lin Zhao, although Hebei Road is not a place of foundation, it is always good to have a good relationship with the officials here.  Therefore, Lin Zhao also took great care of Feng Kai, had a humble attitude, praised him a lot in his words, and revealed his intention to reuse him.  Not to mention how excited Feng Kai was, he was even more attentive in front of Lin Shilang and others.  Since Feng Kai cooperated, Lin Zhao was not polite. He had already made arrangements for river management.  Whether it is the production of cement, or the production of Iron Claw Dragon and Junchuan Loak, they are already very effective, and the preparations are almost complete.  These matters are related to river management, which is a major national plan, so Han Qi was not in trouble before.  On the first day Lin Zhao arrived at Daming Mansion, Yu Xuan hurried over to report that everything was going very smoothly.  Lin Zhao was very pleased with this and immediately started to implement it, and Feng Kai also cooperated very well.  Although the newly appointed Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy Wen Yanbo has not yet arrived, the river control project has been implemented in an orderly manner and is gradually gaining momentum.  The first important thing is to close the breach of the Yellow River to reduce the flooding of Hebei.  It was already autumn, and the northern frontier of the Song Dynasty was completely immersed in the river water, which was naturally a little unreasonable.  Previously, because the floods had not receded, the water level was high and the water flow was fast, so there were no conditions for blockage.  "However, after the rain stopped, the water intensity was obviously much smaller, and now construction is possible.  In the past, the method of blocking breaches in the Song Dynasty was relatively traditional. They mainly used materials such as bamboo, wood and rattan, woven into a basket shape, and then linked together, adding stones and sinking them to the bottom of the water.  In fact, this is very similar to the method of reinforced concrete in later generations, but the materials are slightly different!  This time, since we want to be impregnable, we will naturally make improvements.  It's just that in this era, it's really difficult to cast steel bars of sufficient length and good toughness.  Therefore, Lin Zhao could only use iron ropes instead to form a steel network.  Then the ship was carried a section of the way, sailed into the river at the breach, and then the ship was sunk artificially.  The boat itself is equipped with heavy boulders or even metal, which serve as fixtures in the river and function like bridge piers.  Then large stones are filled as the foundation stone, and cement is poured at the same time, so that the iron chains and stones are completely intertwined to form a strong network.  There is no doubt that iron ropes are much better than the original bamboo, wood and rattan.  With cement as the adhesive, the various components of the entire embankment are completely integrated, and the strength is naturally strengthened.  Within more than ten days, the breach in Daming Mansion was successfully blocked.  When the news came out, it was immediately exciting.  This time it set a record for the shortest time to repair a breach in the Song Dynasty.  You know, in the past, when the Yellow River burst, it could not be blocked for months or even years, allowing floods to rage.  Lin Shilang's action was indeed extraordinary.  Especially the emergence of a series of new materials will undoubtedly achieve twice the result with half the effort!  ¡°Perhaps this time the Yellow River can really be cured and can be as impregnable as Lin Shilang said!  It is not easy to do this. Lin Zhao knows very well that filling all the Yellow River dams on Hebei Road with cement cannot be accomplished overnight, both in terms of cost and time.  What can be done now is mainly to strengthen the more important or severely damaged river sections based on the survey data to prevent dam breaches from happening.  The focus of Yellow River management is to dredge the river so that the river water can flow eastward to the sea smoothly. As long as this is done, there will be no more flooding problems.  While closing the embankment, Lin Zhao began to build a semi-cofferdam in the river. If the water level of the river was too high, he used the method of confining water to wash away the sand to accumulate sediment.  Thousands of dredge and iron claw dragons can also be put into use to dredge settled sediment.  The Ergu River is still there, and the Yellow River still flows in two directions: east and north.  Lin Zhao¡¯s focus here is to clean up the Dongliu. When the Dongliu becomes completely normal, the Beiliu will also fall back.  The river flows eastward, which is what everyone expects.  ??Hurry up and everything will go smoothly. Lin Zhao is waiting for the arrival of Wen Xianggong in such busyness.  KewenThe boss hasn't come yet, but another guest has come.

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 495: Secret Communication?

    The breach of the Yellow River has been closed. This is a top priority. The people on Hebei Road will not spend the cold winter in the sky full of yellow water.  This is the same explanation for Zhao Xu, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and the people of the world.  River management is off to a good start, which is of great benefit to stabilizing people's hearts and enhancing confidence.  At the same time, it also played an unexpected role. The negative impact of the Bozhou Incident was gradually diluted. Coupled with the deliberate operation of the Mingyue Sect, the image of Lin Shilang as a hero in river control emerged vividly on the paper, both among the people and the scholars.  are expanding their influence.  The record-breaking speed of the fastest blockage breach is obvious to all, and the impact it has is naturally extraordinary.  Once this matter is resolved, the rest will be much easier.  However, the dredging and strengthening of river embankments cannot be taken lightly. We still need to pray silently that God will help us in the past two years to prevent such huge floods from happening again so that the project can be fully completed.  No matter what, Lin Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been thinking about the breach for many days and was indeed a little tired.  So I returned to Damingfu to rest for two days.  The magistrate was obliged to take over the task and personally directed the supervisors at the scene.  Not only sharing the worries of Minister Lin, but also being able to achieve the reputation and merit of being diligent and effective in river management is something you can only dream of!  Lin Zhao just laughed it off.  He didn't mind saying a few nice words to the magistrate in the memorial. For him, the purpose of river management was to bribe others.  In addition to winning over people's hearts, these local officials along the river are equally important.  Anyway, my great achievements cannot go away. As for Wen Xianggong I guess he is already on the way. Logically speaking, it is best to wait for the new Xuanfu envoy to arrive.  Start working again.  In this way, Wen Xianggong can be regarded as meritorious and a great gift.  But the Yellow River water control.  Time is tight and there is no room for unnecessary waste of time.  If the good opportunity to close the dam is missed, it will be more than worth the loss.  Presumably Wen Xianggong should be able to understand that if Wen Yanbo is someone who is worried about such a trivial matter, then there is no need to have a close friendship with him, and he can't count on it.  No, definitely not, if Wen Xianggong is so narrow-minded.  It is impossible to be ranked as Prime Minister and survive three dynasties!  Lin Zhao is quite confident in Xianggong Wen, but he still needs more communication in the future.  what can we do about it?  How can we get closer to each other as soon as possible?  Lin Zhao kept thinking in his mind that there were some things that needed to be prepared in advance.  While waiting for Mr. Wen to arrive, another guest came to the door.  Li Chenglai reported: "A man came to the door, saying that he came to visit the young master on the order of his master." "Who is his master?" Lin Zhao was not asking for help, after all, his identity was there.  There are many people who come to ask for mercy or ask for connections.  Furthermore, since he is here for a visit, it is important to inform him of his name. Why should this person be so secretive?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but be a little confused.  "I didn't say it, but I sent you a greeting card!" When Li Cheng said this, he couldn't help but scratch his head.  for this behavior.  He was also a little strange. In addition, this greeting card was really special. There was no title at all, and there were no special honorifics on it. There were only two lines of text written on it.  The doorman didn't want to pick it up.  The visitor emphasized that as long as Lin Shilang saw it.  You will definitely be willing to meet.  Who is he?  Old acquaintance of the young master?  Is there any clue to these two sentences?  Li Cheng was curious and handed the greeting card to Lin Zhao.  "Let me take a look!" Lin Zhao then took the greeting card and opened it. Sure enough, there were only two lines of beautiful handwriting on it, which read: I admire Zhuang Zhou for a long time, and I can only dream of butterflies when I fall asleep; common people envy Chen Tuan, and when I wake up,  Come and be the emperor's teacher.  There is no doubt that this is a couplet!  The confrontation is very neat, and the artistic conception is almost the same.  Obviously, the masters of the upper and lower lines are not inferior in strength, and are even equally matched.  It's just that the artistic conception is slightly different. The first couplet is an allusion to Zhuang Zhou's dream of a butterfly. It's quite graceful and the lines look like a sentimental woman.  The second line is an allusion to ancestor Chen Tuan's exquisite victory over Mount Huashan in the early Song Dynasty, which is closely related to Taizu Zhao Kuangyin.  It is quite grand, and there is a hint of great ambition in it. It is obviously the work of a man with high ambitions.  Although Li Cheng is now a guard, he specializes in martial arts.  But in fact, he was also a scholar and had some understanding of these couplets and poetry.  Therefore, he could tell the secret at a glance, and he was suspicious in his heart, could it be that the young master was dealing with an old friend?  The second line seems to be written by the young master, so who is the woman in the first line?  Where did this couplet come from?  Li Cheng was quite curious for a while.  Lin Zhao also hesitated slightly, feeling that it was very familiar. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly remembered the origin of this couplet.  When he was on a mission to the Liao Kingdom, he had a literary competition with the prince and princess of the Liao Kingdom.  At that time, the little princess of Liao Kingdom brought three first couplets, one of which was this.  The little princess was only seven or eight years old at the time, so it was naturally impossible for her to make such a literary and melancholy couplet.  Then it goes without saying that the real author is Xiao ?The Lord's biological mother, Queen Xiao Guanyin of Liao Kingdom.     is her!  When I think of Xiao Guanyin, that dignified, noble and graceful face appears in front of me.  In a blink of an eye, Lin Zhao would think of that beautiful night by the Liao River.  For him, this is a very special past.  In a daze, he had a one-night affair with the Queen of the Liao Kingdom, and left afterward. After leaving the Liao Kingdom, Lin Zhao gradually forgot about the matter.  After all, it was already the past, and there was a huge difference in status between himself and Xiao Guanyin.  If this matter were to be revealed, the consequences would be disastrous. It would be a trivial matter for someone to be killed, but it would lead to a war.  So it can only be a secret, preferably a forgotten secret.  "I just happened to think of it, and it was inevitable that I would be a little excited. Xiao Guanyin is such a stunning beauty, so charming.  An accidental intimate contact is enough to leave an unforgettable memory.  It was just a memory. Lin Zhao thought that his life would never have any intersection or contact with Xiao Guanyin. He would only think of it occasionally, and then shake his head and forget.  But he didn't expect that this couplet would appear in front of him at this time.  Is he someone sent by Xiao Guanyin?  Or someone else from the Liao Kingdom?  If it's Xiao Guanyin, what's going on with her?  If it was someone else, wouldn't it mean that what happened back then was leaked?  Or something else?  Lin Zhao was full of doubts, but now that he had seen the old works and remembered his past lover, he naturally treated her differently.  At least we have to meet in person to see who they are.  "Invite guests to meet you!" Only those who are important to meet will know the purpose of their visit.  Li Cheng noticed several changes in the expression between the young master¡¯s eyebrows. In this couplet, there must be a special bond between this guest and the young master!  If it weren't for the young master's previous romantic affair outside the country?  A confidante came to your door?  A moment later, a man with a dignified appearance and elegant demeanor appeared in front of Lin Zhao.  His attitude was very respectful, and there was a sense of condescension in his behavior. At first glance, he looked like a slave from a wealthy family.  "I've met Minister Lin!" The visitor bowed his head and greeted Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao nodded lightly, looked at the visitor thoughtfully and said, "Sir, it's been a hard journey, but was the journey easy?" "The journey was inconvenient, but it was smooth." "Sir, where did you come from?" "Beidi  !" One sentence explained the source, and Lin Zhao became even more convinced.  Li Cheng was a little surprised, and he understood what he was saying. The northern land must be the Liao Kingdom.  Is this a Liao man?  How does the young master have any connection with the people of Liao?  "I don't know how to call you sir?" The visitor replied respectfully: "I am Zhao Weiyi. I am just a servant. I cannot be called sir." "Zhao Weiyi?" Lin Zhao murmured to himself, always feeling that there was something weird about this name.  , seemed to have thought of something, but just couldn't put it into words.  Xiao Guanyin, the dignified Queen of the Liao Kingdom, actually adopted a Han Chinese, and her surname was Zhao. I don¡¯t know if the ancestors were related to the Zhao and Song royal families. Maybe they were still from the same family before?  Of course, we still need to make sure, is it someone sent by Xiao Guanyin?  Could it be that other people took the opportunity to test it, or did they have other intentions?  "I wonder where you are employed?" "You are just a musician!" "Oh?" Lin Zhao said cautiously: "I heard that the queen of your country is good at poetry, music, calligraphy and painting, and she is the most talented woman in the North!" "  Not bad!" Zhao Weiyi heard what Lin Shilang meant and was even more certain that Queen Xiao had an extraordinary relationship with Lin Shilang of the Song Dynasty.  As for the next step, I couldn't just guess it. I just replied: "I have been ordered by the Queen to come to see Lin Shilang!" The Queen of Liao Kingdom?  Li Cheng was also a little surprised. How could the Queen of Liao find the young master?  The relationship between Song and Liao was not very good!  What's more, a queen of a country, a woman in the palace, has secret dealings with foreign ministers. What's going on?  The young master seemed to have saved Xiao Guanyin's life in Liaodong back then, but it has been many years, why are they still in contact now?  "Oh? Queen Xiao, I wonder what I have to do with you?" Lin Zhao acted very cautiously. What if he was not Xiao Guanyin's confidant but was sent by someone else with other agendas? If he was not careful, wouldn't he have harmed Xiao Guanyin?  "The Queen often expressed her gratitude to Minister Lin for rescuing him from Liaodong, so she painted a picture and gave it to Minister Lin to express her gratitude!" She said and handed over a scroll, which was obviously a mounted scroll.  Donate a painting as a thank you?  Li Cheng shook his head repeatedly in his mind. Such words were too unreliable.  It has been several years, is this still necessary?  Since it's a thank you, why not be honest and aboveboard, instead of having to communicate in such a secret way?  Could it be that Li Cheng suddenly had some thoughts, remembering that night in Suizhou, in the courtyard of Empress Dowager Liang of Xixia Is it possible No,I must be overthinking, how could it be possible with two queens.  Li Cheng shook his head repeatedly, but the doubts in his heart did not diminish Lin Zhao took the scroll doubtfully, opened it, and then looked at the inscription next to it, his expression suddenly changed!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 496: Endurance to Watch Beauty Meet in Disaster

    The scenery on the scroll is exactly the scene along the Liao River that day. Although it was several years ago, it was a very special thing after all, so the memory is still fresh, and only three people knew about that place.  .The little princess Yelutri was only seven or eight years old at the time, so she may not remember clearly, so Xiao Guanyin was the only one.  This is indeed her painting, and Lin Zhao is vaguely impressed by the inscribed notes.  In this case, it is not wrong that Zhao Weiyi should be the confidant sent by Xiao Guanyin.  So what is her purpose?  Are you really just sending a painting out of gratitude?  is this necessary?  Lin Zhao¡¯s eyes fell on the inscription next to it. This was a very incomprehensible poem or word. At a glance, it seemed to make sense, but in fact it was more like a patchwork of things.  Xiao Guanyin's literary talent must be gorgeous in words and smooth in emotion. Why is it so?  But there is no doubt that the handwriting is hers. So, these lines were done on purpose?  Lin Zhao savored it carefully, and only noticed some key sentences after reading it several times.  Lotus seeds are not dependent on each other Wild geese fly from the north to the south Red plum blossoms bloom in the north Please take care of both Zhang and tiles Lotus seeds Lianzi, do you mean her children?  Yelujun?  Northern geese flying south?  Going south?  Xiangyangkai also means south, red plumcould it be that there is also his daughter? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The joy of being a Zhang, the joy of being a nong, a son and a daughter!  The implication seems to be that his pair of children came to the south?  Maybe there really is that kind of tacit understanding of understanding and understanding. Lin Zhao guessed Empress Xiao's intentions bit by bit.  Where is the south of Liao Kingdom?  Isn¡¯t it the Song Dynasty?  This must be the case, otherwise Xiao Guanyin would not let herself take care of him.  Everything seems to be going smoothly. Just now, he was still puzzled as to why the good Xiao Guanyin would send someone to find him. The reason was because of his children.  Yelujun, and that cute little princess?  They actually came to the Song Dynasty?  No, there is no official news that the prince and princess of Liao Kingdom went south, so did they come in private?  This should be the case, otherwise the Lord of Liao, Yelu Hongji, should have directly communicated with the Song Dynasty in the form of a letter of credence, instead of Xiao Guanyin privately sending Zhao Weiyi to take care of him secretly!  "The two brothers and sisters of the Yelu family are really bold. They came to the Song Dynasty without making any noise and went deep into the enemy's country. Are they just playful?  Or is there another purpose?  "At least it is certain that it was not the intention of Lord Liao and Queen Xiao. They would definitely not allow their son to go south. How could a prince of a country easily set foot in an enemy country?"  What's more, if Yelu Hongji has such a precious son as Yelu Jun, if something happens to him, the consequences will be disastrous!  They must have sneaked away and came to the Song Dynasty. The reason why the Liao Kingdom did not dare to announce it was probably due to such concerns.  What if the Song Dynasty was cruel and kept the prince and princess of Liao as guests and as hostages, how should Yelu Hongji react?  With such a son, he definitely didn't want to have no successors, so he didn't dare to take risks.  If the Song Dynasty didn't know anything about it, and Yelujun kept a low profile for a while in the Song Dynasty, and then returned to the Liao Kingdom, nothing would have happened.  This matter must be kept secret. Why did Xiao Guanyin do this?  "Ah, let me thank the Queen of your country. By the way, how are you, Your Highness the Crown Prince? I was given a BMW by him back then. He has made many contributions, but I have never had a chance to express my gratitude!" Lin Zhao remained calm, not knowing what the Liao people were doing.  , without knowing Xiao Guanyin¡¯s intentions, it is really difficult to clarify some things.  Zhao Weiyi hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always been well. I didn't expect that he suddenly fell ill when he was hunting in Nanjing not long ago. He is still recuperating now, and it is the third princess who is taking care of him!" Nanjing, Youzhou, Liao Kingdom!  Yelujun fell ill in Youzhou?  Yelutri is taking care of him, is that really the case?  Things don't seem that simple!  Without precise information, it is difficult to draw conclusions.  "How long have you been here, Mr. Zhao?" "It's been more than half a month since I came to Daming Mansion. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to see Lin Shilang!" "It's been more than half a month!" Lin Zhao secretly said, if Yelu is found,  If Xiao Guanyin sent him when the Jun brothers and sisters went south, then the two brothers and sisters would have been here for at least half a month.  "Okay, Mr. Zhao has worked hard all the way, let's go and rest first!" Lin Zhao said politely and said: "Li Cheng, make arrangements!" "Yes!" "Thank you, Minister Lin!" "By the way, what is your name?  ?" Before leaving, Lin Zhao suddenly had an idea flash in his mind and remembered something.  "Zhao Weiyi!" "Zhao Weiyi There are only Zhao Jiazhuang in the palace, and only one who knows about it." Lin Zhao suddenly remembered this, Xiao Guanyin's ending in history was not good.  The unjust case of Shixiangci was designed and framed by Yelu Yixin.  It is claimed that Xiao Guanyin had an affair with the actress Zhao Weiyi. The evidence is the relatively explicit "Shi Xiang Ci" and this hidden sentence.A poem containing Zhao Wei's name.  Yelu Hongji became furious after hearing this, believed it to be true, and ordered Xiao Guanyin to die.  A generation of beauties were ruined by this, and the prince Yelu Jun was also implicated. He was framed by Yelu Yixin for treason, and was eventually killed and died young.  This was a tragedy, which had a great impact on the Liao Kingdom. After Yelu Jun's death, Yelu Hongji had no choice but to appoint his son Yelu Yanxi as the emperor's grandson.  This was the last emperor of the Liao Kingdom, and the Khitan's northern kingdom was destroyed in his hands.  Logically speaking, this kind of thing is a good thing for the Song Dynasty.  But Lin Zhao didn't want Xiao Guanyin to be implicated in this. After all, there was such a relationship, how could he bear to see a beauty in trouble?  Furthermore, Yelu Yixin was indeed not that good, at least Lin Zhao didn't have a good impression of him.  When leaving Liaodong that year, Lin Zhao reminded Xiao Guanyin of this, but I don¡¯t know if she remembered it.  Now that he saw this Zhao Weiyi, Lin Zhao had a bad feeling in his heart.  Will this misfortune still happen as scheduled?  Should I do something myself?  In fact, later generations have different opinions about "Shi Xiang Ci". It is not easy to say whether Xiao Guanyin had an affair.  In this current time and space, it is unknown whether anything will happen between her and Zhao Weiyi in the future, but she had already had one with herself a few years ago.  If Xiao Guanyin was destined to have such a beauty disaster, was it caused by herself or Zhao Weiyi?  Lin Zhao felt that he was responsible for the fate of official Xiao Guanyin.  The root of the disaster was planted by oneself, so how can one be willing to let a beauty suffer disaster?  "Shilang Lin, is there anything else?" For some reason, Zhao Weiyi couldn't help but feel a little scared when he saw Lin Zhao's eyes.  He was wondering if there might be some shady secret between Queen Xiao and this Minister Lin. He knew too much now, so "It's nothing, go and rest!" Zhao Weiyi breathed a sigh of relief.  , but the feeling of oppression has not completely disappeared, and there is also a little more suspicion in my heart.  "Li Cheng, immediately inquire about the prince Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom. I want to know his current situation!" Lin Zhao immediately ordered as soon as Zhao Weiyi left.  With the strength of Mingyue Sect, it is not difficult to find out this information.  "Yes!" Li Cheng was also full of doubts. The Queen of Liao suddenly came with gifts, and then the young master began to inquire about the crown prince of Liao. What is the connection between them?  The Mingyue Sect was very efficient. Early the next morning, Li Cheng reported back and forth: "Sir, I have inquired clearly. In recent years, the prince of the Liao Kingdom, Yelu Jun, has often visited various places on behalf of the Lord of the Liao, Yelu Hongji. A month ago, Yelu Jun arrived in Youzhou. I heard that  It is said that he was injured and fell ill while hunting, and he is recuperating in Youzhou. His third sister, Yelutri, is sick. " Youzhou!  As expected, it was a place relatively close to the Song Dynasty.  As long as you are willing, it is not difficult to get into the Song Dynasty.  "How long have you been sick and haven't seen me yet?" "I heard that I need to rest and it's even difficult to return to Beijing" That's right!  Even if the dignified prince of the Liao Kingdom fell ill, he would be diagnosed and treated by a famous doctor, and he would definitely not be ill for a long time.  But Yelu Hongji was not worried at all, which was not normal at all.  As for not returning to Beijing, this is a better explanation.  After returning home, dignitaries would definitely come to visit him, but few people in Youzhou could get in touch with Yelujun, so they didn't have to worry about exposing his secrets.  It seems that this restless prince came to the Song Dynasty for real!  "I heard that Yelu Jun went to Youzhou with King Yelu Yixin of Zhao. Now Yixin has been staying in Youzhou, and from time to time he pulls their Pishi army out for training. This is purely to scare people!" In this regard, Li  Cheng seemed a little dissatisfied.  Yeluyixin!  For a moment, Lin Zhao seemed to understand completely.  Yelu Jun's journey south may have something to do with this King Zhao.  The Lord of Liao did not want to keep it public, but otherwise the news would not be leaked.  If someone in the Liao Kingdom wanted to harm Yelu Jun, it would be troublesome.  The most suspicious person is Yelu Yixin. Historically, the reason why he framed Xiao Guanyin and his son was because the growth of Prince Yelu Jun threatened his position as prime minister.  This kind of thought definitely does not occur instantly.  Yelu Jun is already sixteen years old. He is young and promising. Does Yelu Yixin already feel threatened?  Now giving him such an opportunity would be detrimental to Yelujun, and then blaming it on the people of the Song Dynasty. Can he let go of this God-given opportunity?  If Yelu Jun dies, the Song Dynasty will be the one who will hold grudges in the Liao Kingdom. Yelu Yixin is in Youzhou, in charge of the Pishi Army, and is famous for going south to seek revenge.  They had exactly the same idea as Xiao Hujian and others back then, and their wishful thinking was quite shrewd.     well!  The Khitans are also constantly plotting and scheming, but every time they have to involve the Song Dynasty, this is wrong!  Before leaving last time, she had reminded her that Xiao Guanyin must be wary of Yelu Yixin. In such a situation, she was naturally worried about her son.  In the Song Dynasty, I was the only one I could contact.?There would be such a risky private message asking for help.  Xiao Guanyin, with her loving motherly feelings, really found it difficult for her!  But this news is indeed very timely. If Yelujun's matter is not handled well, it is likely to cause conflicts between Song and Liao.  The current Song Dynasty cannot withstand such trouble!  We must take immediate action, no matter what we say, we can¡¯t let Yelu Yixin¡¯s plan of annihilation succeed.  Not only for Xiao Guanyin, but also for the Great Song Dynasty, and for my own picturesque country

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 497: Finding a Needle in a Haystack

    "Li Cheng, I'm afraid we are too busy!" Lin Zhao sighed lightly. Although the territory of the Song Dynasty was not as large as that of the Han and Tang Dynasties, it was still vast. It was not easy for two people to live in such a large piece of land.  .Where will the two brothers Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri go?  Aren't these two weird guys looking for trouble?     well!  Where will they go?  They will definitely not go back to remote places. What attracts them most when they come to the Song Dynasty?  Undoubtedly it is the prosperity of the Song Dynasty and things related to military border defense.  They came secretly, and the border guards would definitely not dare to approach them.  Then you must experience the prosperity of the Song Dynasty and understand the customs, people's lives, economy and culture.  Yelu Jun is a learned and ambitious prince. When he arrived in the Song Dynasty, he naturally had to understand these things.  Then he will definitely go to a more prosperous area, especially a big city.  For example, Bianjing, Luoyang, Yingtian Mansion, Daming Mansion, etc. As for going south, I believe the prince of Liao Kingdom does not have the courage.  Where is it most likely?  After thinking about it, Lin Zhao decided that it was undoubtedly Bianjing and Damingfu!  But these two cities are huge and have a large population. To find two people in them is like looking for a needle in a haystack, which is not easy!  Report it to the court and let the Song Dynasty officials do it?  If this is the case, we still don¡¯t know what the consequences will be?  What if some angry young people hurt Yelujun regardless of the consequences?  Furthermore, Xiao Guanyin didn¡¯t mean this either.  How should I explain the source of the news?  Could it be that he had a private relationship with the Queen of Liao?  "Xiao Guanyin, you have given me a difficult problem!"  "Sir, what are you busy with?" Li Cheng had already been holding back his questions.  "Looking for someone!" "Who are you looking for?" "Prince Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom and Princess Yelu Tri, they are in the Song Dynasty." "What?" Li Cheng seemed to understand something and hesitated: "How could they be in the Song Dynasty?  Song? Is this why Queen Xiao sent something yesterday? " "The details are not clear, but it must have come secretly. Someone in the Song Dynasty may be trying to harm them. You can imagine that the prince of Liao died in the Song Dynasty.  The consequences of the Song Dynasty. Empress Xiao was worried about her son and had some friendship with me, so she secretly sent someone to ask me for help!" Lin Zhao gave a reasonable explanation in the shortest possible time.  So that¡¯s it!  Li Cheng seemed to understand many things again.  The young master actually had such a deep friendship with the queen of Liao. This is how the neat and artistic couplets came about.  There are also those inscriptions, which contain such profound meanings that the young master was able to understand them. It seems that he and Empress Xiao have a close friendship!  "Perhaps this is God's will. The young master is a noble man in heaven, destined to be a true dragon in the world.  Therefore, she is the queen's nemesis. There must be something between Suizhou and Empress Dowager Liang and between that time and Empress Xiao of Liao Kingdom.  Although Li Cheng didn't quite believe it, he was still shocked. The young master was really powerful.  I admire it, I really admire it!  "Ahem!" Lin Zhao coughed twice, and Li Chengcai came back from his thoughts and said: "So that's what happened. Yelujun was not sick, but slipped away. Any talk of healing is completely deceptive.  "That's right!" "And Yelu Yixin, he mobilized the Pishi Army not for military training, but for support, to put pressure on the Song Dynasty and indirectly support their crown prince when necessary!"  It was quick and I immediately saw the problem.  Lin Zhao shook his head gently: "On the surface, it is like this, but Yelu Yixin may be more like leading his army south to avenge the prince, and he is even preparing for it." "What?" Li Cheng suddenly understood and was immediately shocked.  Surprised, he said in confusion: "Yelu Yixin is a favorite minister of the Lord of Liao. He is very loyal. He shouldn't do such a thing, right?" "If you are loyal to your father, will you be loyal to your son? Once the emperor and the courtier, Yelu  Hong Ji was playful, and most of the political affairs were handled by Yelu Yixin. It was hard work, but it also meant power. Now Yelu Jun has grown up, is young and promising, and has a good reputation. It is said that many people in the Liao Kingdom call him a saint.  "As Lin Zhao spoke, he was also thinking, if Yelu Jun had not died, would Liao Dynasty have perished?  "Yelu Hongji has now handed over more and more things and power to his son. Yelu Yixin will inevitably lose power. How do you feel about this increasingly powerful prince? Can you be loyal?" The more Li Cheng listened, the more he became more powerful.  He was shocked and asked doubtfully: "But does Yelu Yixin have the courage? He is a minister after all!" "What is there to be afraid of? Anyway, after Yelu Jun came to power, his achievements were so great that he must be moved away.  If you want to have a good ending, you can retreat bravely, but once you get involved in power, how many people can let it go easily?If you have power, you will definitely take risks.  For him, Yelujun's existence will be an obstacle.  When I was in Liaodong, I met Yelu Yixin and heard some things about him.  This person is ruthless and often does things without achieving his goals. He never gives up and is willing to take risks.  Therefore, it is very possible" Li Cheng thought to himself that the young master has been to Liaodong and had contact with these Khitan people. He may know some special circumstances! Maybe Yelu Yixin is really such a deceitful person and may do something excessive.  If not for this, Queen Xiao would not have contacted the young master. There must be some clues from the Liao Kingdom! In any case, Li Cheng would not have thought that the clues discovered by Xiao Guanyin were due to his own young master¡¯s reminder.  . I would never have thought that the young master¡¯s conclusion was completely based on facts. ¡°If Yelu Jun died in the Song Dynasty, the people of Liao would definitely hate the Song Dynasty, which would make the relationship between the two countries tense and war would break out.  Lin Zhao looked up at the sky and said leisurely: "When the time comes, Yelu Yixin will definitely use this as an excuse to leap up Yelu Hongji and send troops south."  He has been operating in Youzhou for a long time, and now the commander of the Pishi Army is eyeing him. Such an opportunity is something he can only dream of!  " "If the Liao army goes south, the entire Song Dynasty will definitely be shaken, and casualties in war will be inevitable.  When the time comes, Hebei Road will be in ruins again, and the foundation and influence that Young Master has finally established will be destroyed in one day.  Therefore, we must work together to stop it!  "In addition to the overall situation, Li Cheng's first consideration was the impact on Lin Zhao. "The Yellow River has finally improved a little. It's best not to be disturbed at this time!  "Lin Zhao also spoke from the bottom of his heart. If he has the opportunity to ascend to the Ninth Five-Year Plan in the future, a war with the Liao Kingdom will be inevitable. But for now, although he is not afraid of the Liao Kingdom, he really does not want a war. The Yellow River cannot afford to cause trouble, and the Song Dynasty  I can¡¯t afford it. The Song Dynasty without Youyun Sixteen States is really annoying! ¡°Then what are you going to do?  "The truth is understood, but how exactly will things proceed? Li Cheng wants to know the young master's intentions. "Find them and send them back!  "Perhaps because of the special relationship with Xiao Guanyin, to a certain extent, Lin Zhao can be regarded as Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri's cheap father. In this case, it is appropriate to do something for the two children. " Let's not say what can be done.  Whether he finds it or not, if this move is known to the outside world, the young master will be in trouble.  "Li Cheng looked at Lin Zhao with some worry. The first thing he cared about was his son. Once the incident was revealed, the charge of not reporting the knowledge would definitely be proven. The next step would be to liaise with the Liao Kingdom. This is not a joke.  Just kidding, it¡¯s not unusual to accuse him of treason if he keeps being caught. ¡°But what if we don¡¯t do this?  Everyone knows about the trouble?  Report to the court?  So how do I explain the source then?  If the court really caught those two children, would they think they were a rare commodity and do something irrational?  "This is destined to be a difficult matter, and Lin Zhao has a lot of worries. "Yes, it is indeed a bit troublesome!  " Lin Zhao continued: "Especially Yelujun and the little princess. To put it bluntly, they are actually two children. They are innocent. If they are implicated, then there is a responsibility" The words "bearing a responsibility" are the words after all.  She didn't say it out loud. After all, she was her child. She sent a message all the way to ask for her help. Li Cheng could see clearly that the relationship between the young master and Queen Xiao was really the young master actually did it for her children.  Don¡¯t hesitate to take risks! Oh, really what should I say? "That being said, there must be a way out!  "Li Cheng is still a little worried. Lin Zhao's recent series of incidents have offended many people. There are many people everywhere at the moment. If someone sees it and the news is exposed, the consequences will be disastrous. "It's not that serious!  "Although Lin Zhao said he didn't care, he also knew that Li Cheng had good intentions. He nodded and said, "Well, let's discuss it with Mr. Di and handle the matter properly.  This move is not just my personal matter. After all, it is also for the sake of the Song Dynasty. I can consider reporting this matter to Zhao Xu afterwards!  " "Well, since the young master has decided, we will just obey!  "Li Cheng had no choice but to follow Lin Zhao's request. "The focus is on Bianjing and Damingfu. I think they must be prosperous and big cities. The place further south is too far, and I guess they won't go!  Lin Zhao said: "Although there are so many people, it's a bit like finding a needle in a haystack, but it's not that serious."  A sixteen-year-old boy and an eleven- or twelve-year-old girl came from a foreign land. Even though they were disguised, they still had distinctive features. It wouldn't be very difficult to find them!  " "Okay, I will tell you to go down immediately and try my best to find it as soon as possible!  "Li Cheng was helpless. He used most of Mingyue Sect's power, but he didn't know if he could gain anything. Lin Zhao was also helpless. If not,Finding these siblings at the same time is always a problem!  Look, just do your best.  I didn¡¯t have any hope, at least not soon.  Unexpectedly, the news came back within an hour or two after the order was issued.  Finding a needle in a haystack so quickly?  Lin Zhao was a little shocked!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 498: Stay safe and sound

    Brother and sister Yelujun are in Daming Mansion, and the news is reported back very quickly!  This was like finding a needle in a haystack, but it was so fast that even Lin Zhao was shocked.  After detailed inquiries, I found out the whole story.  It¡¯s a coincidence. It¡¯s really hard to find anything, but it doesn¡¯t take much effort to get it!  After Li Cheng gave the order to the young master, Di Qing also knew about it.  A man of sixteen or seventeen years old and a girl of twelve or thirteen years old, with extraordinary bearing, came from the Liao Kingdom. The combination of these information was very obvious, and Di Qing immediately thought of a suitable candidate.  Aren¡¯t they the brother and sister from Bohai whom Han Qi ¡°encountered¡± on the street that day?  Bohai people must be just a lie to deceive others. To put it bluntly, they are Khitan people.  Thinking of the news sent by Lin Zhao, it is likely that they are the Yelujun brothers and sisters.  "They are in Daming Mansion? Di Gong sent people to monitor them?" Lin Zhao did not expect such a coincidence. It happened that the people were still under his control. Di Qing was really foresighted.  Di Qing shook his head and said: "There is no foresight, it's just a coincidence!" Then he told what happened that day.  After hearing this, Lin Zhao immediately became thoughtful and asked doubtfully: "What? Han Qi had contact with them?" "Yes!" "Is it possible that Old Man Han recognized their identities?" Lin Zhao suddenly became worried.  , if the identities of Yelujun brother and sister are exposed, it will be difficult for him to control them, and Xiao Guanyin's request will be difficult to handle.  "Maybe!" Di Qing said: "Han Qi was sneaky and deliberately approached the brother and sister in casual clothes. There are two possibilities. One is that he discovered clues and went to test them in person; the other is that  He already knows the identity of the other party and they are related to each other." Di Qing would not have thought of such a coincidence that Mr. Han mistook Yelu Jun for Lin Zhao.  "It seems impossible that Han Qi and Yelu Jun are connected!" Lin Zhao felt that the distance between the two was quite far, and there seemed to be no intersection at all.  "Indeed, maybe the surname is very small!" Di Qing also didn't believe that his "old friend" for many years would secretly communicate with the Liao people, or have some collusion.  "Then there is only one possibility, Old Man Han may have discovered something!" As he spoke, Lin Zhao's face became more worried. If Han Qi knew about it, then this matter might become a little complicated and tricky.  "Young Master, if it's not very necessary, I would like to consider not participating in this matter! It would be less troublesome and less risky I wonder what you want, Master?" Di Qing felt that this matter was already quite troublesome, and Lin Zhao was not interested at all.  It's necessary to meddle in other people's business and get into trouble!  "Mr. Di, I know you have good intentions, but in this matter, I'm afraid I'll have to give up my name for once." Lin Zhao really couldn't refuse Xiao Guanyin's request from all the way.  Youdao is like a couple's kindness. Although it was just a one-night romance, Lin Zhao kept it in his heart and will never forget it.  Having taken such a big advantage, it doesn¡¯t seem appropriate to rescue him with a slap on the butt.  It would be fine if we never meet again in this life.  But there are some things that cannot be circumvented. Xiao Guanyin finally asked herself to help, how could she refuse?  As the cheap father of the Yelujun brothers and sisters, he should fulfill his obligations at least.  Di Qing didn¡¯t understand what the connection was between the young master and Empress Xiao, but he knew that once the young master decided something, it would be difficult to change it. At this point, persuasion was useless.  Since the young master insists on participating, then just do your best.  "Although Han Qi has been in contact, are he definitely the Yelujun brother and sister?" Lin Zhao was a little apologetic. After all, this was a thankless task.  But since I took over, I naturally have to stick to it to the end, which can be regarded as compensation for the beauty's old friend!  Of course, this is a bit unfair to Di Qing and others, but sometimes things are like this, and there is no way around it.  "After listening to the young master's description, I just felt that they were similar. We have never met the Yelujun brothers and sisters, so we are not sure." Di Qing shook his head gently, feeling somewhat helpless.  However, the young master has always been stable, and it is understandable that he will do whatever he wants once or twice.  What's more, this matter had a great impact on the young master himself and the Song Dynasty, so participating might not be a bad thing.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao was silent for a moment and said, "I'd better go visit and confirm in person!" "Yes, but it's best for the young master to go secretly." Although Di Qing agreed, he was a little worried.  If someone accidentally notices it, then Lin Zhao will have confirmed the fact that he has contacts with the Liao people, which can be extended to private collaboration with the enemy and treason.  At present, the negative impact caused by the random horse trampling of Han Jun and others in Bozhou is just fading.  The Yellow River burst and closed, and many "good news" earned him good reputation among the people and the court.  Exactly oneWhen the stock price keeps rising, it is not worthwhile to take risks during such periods.  But if you want to persist, what can you do?  All we can do is take security measures as much as possible. Although Han Qi left Daming Mansion, his foundation cannot disappear in a short time. His attention to Daming Mansion, especially Lin Zhao, will not decrease.  Especially since he knows the existence of Yelujun brother and sister, he can easily seize the opportunity to embarrass Lin Zhao and feel uncomfortable.  Di Qing even wondered if the whole thing was a scam, just to trick Lin Zhao into falling for it?  Lin Zhao disagreed, shook his head and said, "Well, I'll be careful." At the same time, a bold idea vaguely emerged in Lin Shilang's mind, but if he wanted to implement it, he would have to meet the Yelujun brothers and sisters.  At least make sure whether they are the prince and princess of Liao Kingdom.  So after some clever disguise and under the arrangement of Mingyue Sect, Lin Zhao came to the inn where Yelu Jun and others were suspected to live.  When he stepped into the courtyard where they lived alone, Lin Zhao was still thinking about how much the two children had grown up after not seeing each other for a few years, and what they were like now.  No one in Daming Mansion really knew the looks of Yelujun and his sister, so Lin Zhao could only infer based on his memories from a few years ago.  For this meeting, I still have a little expectation in my heart!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Your Highness, we have a visitor!" "Guest? Who?" Yelu Jun responded to the invitation that he suddenly received.  , I felt a little inexplicably surprised. The three words Yelu Jun above were so clear.  Although he was prepared for his identity to be revealed, he even hoped it would be.  But when things happened passively, I still felt a little unhappy!  "The guest is right outside the door!" Yelu Jun smiled coldly: "Since we are here, of course we have to meet you, otherwise we would be too rude! The Central Plains is a country of etiquette, and we should follow the local customs and not let others talk about us.  I don¡¯t know how to treat guests.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Yelu Jun was full of doubts. He wanted to see who this guest who revealed his identity was and what he wanted to do.  The dignified prince of Liao was not afraid of them.  Yelutri also walked over curiously, stood next to his brother, and looked around curiously.  But I didn¡¯t expect that when I looked up, I saw that very familiar face that had already been engraved deep in my young heart. It was still as handsome, but a little more mature.  "Big brother!" Yelu Tri shouted. If Yelu Jun hadn't pulled him, he would have pounced on him.  "It turns out to be Minister Lin!" Yelu Jun smiled softly, his expression suddenly relaxed a lot. He originally thought it was Han Qi, that old fox, who was not easy to deal with!  Now he has become more and more suspicious that the old man he met on the street that day was Han Qi.  If it were Lin Zhao, that would be much better.  First of all, it will not harm the lives of his siblings. In this regard, Lin Zhao is more terrifying than others. As for the reason, it cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences.  Furthermore, after all, Lin Zhao was young and easier to deal with. Yelu Jun had always been confident, so it was not surprising that he underestimated the enemy. ??????????????????? Anyway, it was his wish to have a head-on confrontation with Lin Zhao, and to have this opportunity when he went south this time was something he couldn¡¯t dream of.  Lin Shilang has already taken the initiative to come to the door, which is even more rare!  I happened to have some ideas, and I was originally thinking about how to implement them, but now it seems much simpler.  Lin Zhao, you found this yourself!  "Your Highness the Crown Prince, Third Princess, you are well and well!" Although several years have passed, the appearance of both of them has changed somewhat.  However, the change in appearance was not very significant, so Lin Zhao could undoubtedly recognize them as the Yelujun brothers and sisters at a glance.  "You're fine!" Yelu Jun smiled softly, his eyes were quite complex. He seemed to be in a chess match, some were conceited, some were disdainful Lin Zhao noticed it more or less, and he could clearly notice that Yelu Jun was no longer the young man he used to be.  .  Although he is only sixteen years old, his temperament is extraordinary.  The implication of youthfulness and maturity is very strong. This boy should not be underestimated. He is no longer a child!  "If this guy ascends the throne in the future, he should be much better than his father. Will Liao become stronger because of this?"  In the original history, Yelu Jun should have died young.  But now history is somewhat biased. Lin Zhao is determined to save Xiao Guanyin, but what about the related Yelu Jun?  Lin Zhao was very conflicted about this!  My goal is to become the master of the country on the dragon throne of the Song Dynasty, so it is reasonable for the horse to step on Yanyun and regain the lost ground.  The Liao Kingdom is an enemy country, and the more chaotic it is, the better.  From this point of view, in the long run, Yelu Jun will not be able to stay!  So, would Xiao Guanyin be sad if a white-haired person gave a black-haired person a gift? ???????????????????????? I can¡¯t take care of that much right now, I need to send these two little plague gods away first.It's serious!  Even when dealing with Yelu Jun, the time and place were wrong. In fact, there was no need to take action himself. The King of Zhao, Yelu Yixin, who was in charge of Youzhou, was not a vegetarian!  Lin Zhao smiled softly: "When your two highnesses came to the Song Dynasty, they also told me. Didn't they even give me a chance to show their friendship as landlords?"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 499: Bad intentions

    "Servant Lin is busy with official duties, how can we bother him?" Yelu Jun looked at Lin Zhao and laughed.  "Hey, I'm busy, but I can't neglect our distinguished guests. Besides, I'm not too busy right now!" Lin Zhao looked at Ye Lujun's expression and shook his head secretly. This prince is different from what he used to be, and his words are much sharper.  , and that look always makes people feel a little uncomfortable.  This guy should not be underestimated!  "Congratulations, Minister Lin. I haven't seen you for several years. You are a high-ranking official and a young hero. I really admire you!" Yelu Jun laughed and immediately changed the subject.  "Your Highness is ridiculous, it's just a fluke!" "Luck? Not everyone has such good luck!" Although Yelu Jun has been very strong from the beginning, he can't say it himself.  Why, it seems that he never takes the initiative, and his momentum is not as good as that of Lin Zhao.  how so?  Yelu Jun didn't understand. He was a dignified prince and the crown prince of Liao. He had a high status and a naturally inferior aura. How could he not have much confidence in facing an ordinary official like Lin Zhao?  This is a strong opponent. It is difficult to deal with. You must deal with it quickly. A hint of fierceness and ruthlessness flashed in Yelujun's eyes!  He didn¡¯t know that Lin Zhao on the opposite side would indeed become his opponent, and Lin Zhao was also clearly aware of this. Yelu Jun would be a strong opponent.  Lin Zhao's mood is also more complicated. Yelujun is Xiao Guanyin's son, but now he hurts him, and he seems to be a little tolerant.  Yelu Yixin would deal with him in the future. He should have been warned, but now, Lin Zhao suddenly changed his mind.  Maybe some things should just let nature take its course. Although the time traveler has no foresight, it seems wrong to interfere too much.  "Xiao Guanyin, it's not that I don't feel sorry for your son. In front of Jiangshan Sheji, the shady personal relationship between children really cannot be put on the table.  As the old saying goes, people cannot help themselves when they are in the temple.  "Big brother!" Yelu Tri didn't have that much thought. When he saw Lin Zhao, he was already so excited that he got carried away.  If it weren't for Yelu Jun holding him back, he would have pounced on him from the beginning.  Now Yelu Jun was busy talking to Lin Zhao. For a moment, Yelu Tri jumped in front without paying attention.  "Hello little princess, she's getting cuter and cuter!" Lin Zhao didn't really care about Yelutri and just agreed casually.  "Hmph, I am the princess of the Liao Kingdom, why do I need to add a small word? I have grown up, and the word "cute" seems inappropriate to describe this princess!" Yelutri seemed a little unhappy. She didn't want to be regarded as such.  Treat it like a child.  Especially in front of her elder brother, she hopes to be treated equally.  "Okay, your highness the princess is getting more and more beautiful!" Lin Zhao only said that Yelutri was weird, so he didn't pay attention to the little girl's abnormal behavior.  "That's pretty much it!" Yelutri was immediately elated when his elder brother praised her beauty!  It is true that like mother, like daughter, Yelutli is smart and smart, which he naturally inherited from Xiao Guanyin.  But it lacked a bit of his mother's tranquility and elegance.  Yelu Jun saw it, but he was a little worried. Although the younger sister was not very old, she was just in the beginning of her love affair. This was something wrong!  Over there, Yelu Tri smiled to himself and asked, "Brother, how did you find us?" Lin Zhao smiled lightly, but the little princess was still innocent and didn't seem to have that much scheming at all.  At least this question, Yelu Jun will definitely not take the initiative to ask, but he is definitely curious, there is no doubt about this.  As expected, Yelu Jun's eyebrows moved and he was a little curious.  Could it be that this time I went south, I failed to hide it?  Was it easy to be discovered?  Could it be that the old man I met on the street that day was not Han Qi?  Yelujun was a little suspicious.  Because of the Bozhou incident, the relationship between Han Qi and Lin Zhao was tense, so he probably wouldn't take the initiative to tell him. ??????????????????????????????? Yelu Jun shook his head gently. People in the Central Plains cared most about these grudges and it was difficult for them to be so free and easy.  How did Lin Zhao know?  Although he originally had the idea to come directly to the door, someone else got there first and lost the initiative, which made Yelujun feel a little frustrated.  At the same time, I am also curious about how Lin Zhao learned about it. Is it possible that the people of the Song Dynasty had such strong intelligence capabilities?  Or maybe someone from the Liao Kingdom leaked the news?  Ye Lujun is very smart, but sometimes his cleverness is mistaken for his cleverness, and he thinks of more at once.  "You two are of high status, it is not safe to communicate in private like this!" Lin Zhao did not answer directly. As for Xiao Guanyin's entrustment, it seemed inconvenient to explain clearly.  Zhao Weiyi, who sent the letter, didn't know the specific matter, which shows that Xiao Guanyin wanted to keep it a secret.  Otherwise, if a dignified queen of a country leaks her son's whereabouts, it will be easy to be misunderstood and associated, which will have adverse effects.  Although the Yelujun brothers and sisters are not outsiders, how should we explain Xiao Guanyin to them?What's the reason for trusting yourself?  Are you telling them that you have an affair with your mother?  In that case, it is estimated that Yelujun will directly fight against him.  Let¡¯s fool him first. As for the explanation, let Xiao Guanyin figure it out on his own in the future!  It seems that the intelligence capabilities of the Song Dynasty people were underestimated!  Yelujun secretly guessed that he would not have thought that his mother had leaked the news, nor would he have thought that Lin Zhao had a strong intelligence network, so he thought it was an official act of the Song Dynasty.  If this is the case, doesn't it mean that the Emperor of Song Dynasty already knew his identity?  So can the planned things be carried out smoothly?  "Where, I just admire the scenery of the Southern Dynasty and come to take a look around." Yelu Tri still seemed to be confused, but Yelu Jun no longer had the intention to ask.  "I wonder if you two have seen enough?" "No, you have a lot of novel things in the Song Dynasty, but you haven't even finished them yet!" Yelutri's simplicity betrayed her thoughts.  Yelu Jun said with a smile: "Yes, the Southern Dynasties were full of things and people. I was a bit dazzled. How could I see everything? Daming Mansion is already so prosperous, so wouldn't Bianjing, the capital of your country, be even more prosperous? It is indeed a beautiful river and mountains!"  Between the words, the mood was a bit complicated.  "Haha, the styles of the north and the south are different!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Then what are your plans? Will you go to Bianjing for a visit, or will you return home?" Yelu Jun naturally understood that Lin Zhao was letting himself make a choice.  .  If you go to Bianjing, you will definitely have to disclose your identity; if you return to China, it seems that you can just leave.  Disclosure of identity?  Yelu Jun originally had this plan, but he was not willing to go to Bianjing.  If something happens on Hebei Road, the Liao State can provide timely support, and the effect is obvious.  But when we arrive in Bianjing, the impact is bound to weaken, and both safety and convenience will be greatly reduced.  ¡°What¡¯s more, I did it in private, but now that my identity is public, it will have a bad impact on both Song and Liao countries, and it will not be good for my own image.  So it seems that the only option is to go back, but "Presumably the two highnesses left the Liao Kingdom privately, right?" "This" The corner of Yelutri's mouth moved, and he was speechless.  "You don't need to think too much about this matter. You two are the proud sons of heaven. Your Majesty's Hall will definitely not allow you to go south privately." Yelu Jun smiled softly and admitted it.  "You two have been away for a long time. The Lord and Queen of Liao must be anxious and worried. As children, this is not an act of filial piety! Furthermore, the two of you have important status and are concerned about the safety of the world. It is better to be cautious in everything."  That's right. My identity is indeed related to the peace between Song and Liao. People in the Song Dynasty are very afraid. They don't dare to do anything to me?  After their identities were revealed, they did nothing, inevitably losing face.  So he sent people to persuade him to leave without making any noise, and the matter could be settled in a low-key manner.  And Lin Zhao knows and has friendship with him, so he is the most suitable candidate.  Did the people of the Song Dynasty think this way?  Yelujun had some doubts in his heart.  No, if the Song Dynasty knew that he was in Daming Mansion and the information was not made public, it could definitely be detrimental to him!  According to the public information, he is in Youzhou. Even if the Liao Kingdom wants revenge, it seems that they will have no excuse and will go out to Wuming.  But the people of the Song Dynasty didn't do this. Were they afraid of their father's desperate counterattack?  If something happens to him, can his father reason with the people of the Song Dynasty?  It¡¯s just Yelujun glanced at Lin Zhao and wondered, could it be that Lin Zhao was the only one who discovered this?  Don't want to speak out?  If so, then "Shilang Lin is right, my brother and sister were indeed reckless this time!" Yelujun immediately admitted his mistake and whispered: "I just don't know, it was your suggestion from Shilang Lin?  It's about Bianjing in your country" "Your Highness has a special status. If you are not careful, it will cause an uproar. I don't want anything to happen to you two." Lin Zhao's answer was still somewhat ambiguous.  "In other words, is this what you mean?" Yelujun asked tentatively.  Lin Zhao did not expect that Ye Lujun had such complicated thoughts, and said with a smile: "It can be regarded as a thank you to His Highness for gifting the horse!" He said this, but in his heart he was actually compensating Xiao Guanyin.  It turns out that it was Lin Zhao who meant it. He was so powerful. He actually discovered his whereabouts in Bozhou?  Not simple!  However, Song Ting did not know this, so what would be the consequences of communicating with the prince of Liao in private?  "It's just a horse. Is it worth doing this to Minister Lin?" Yelu Jun said in a deep voice: "It's risky to do this. If you don't report the knowledge, and then let us go privately, the emperor of your country knows about it, and Minister Lin will be punished.  ! Taking risks with a bright future seems a bit" "Your Highness, don't worry, I also hope that Song and Liao will be peaceful, and I hope your Highness will understand!"It is both a temptation and an exhortation. I don¡¯t know how Yelujun got his surname.  At least in the past few years, there should be no trouble on the Song-Liao border!  "Really?" Yelujun just responded, but his reaction was very dull!  This prince is not a good person!  Lin Zhao's eyes moved, and Yelu Jun's reaction was all reflected in his eyes. He always felt that Yelu Jun had some evil intentions!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 500: The Mantis and the Oriole

    "Your Highnesses, please stay here now. Safety is absolutely guaranteed. A banquet will be arranged later to welcome your Highnesses!" Lin Zhao said a few polite words and left.  He did not continue to quarrel with Yelu Jun. This prince was not a good man.  Lin Zhao had been paying attention to his eyes, which were sharp but not deep enough. After all, he was only a teenager and his mentality was not calm enough, so he could not hide his thoughts.  He is a superior prince and feels good about himself, so he is a little arrogant. He does not pay much attention to these issues.  No one else could remind him of this kind of thing.  As time goes by, he will continue to grow, and some things will gradually be understood.  It stands to reason that someone should teach him these imperial tricks and sophistication.  But his father, Yelu Hongji, was very playful and his imperial ambitions were not very strong. How could he teach his son?  As for Xiao Guanyin, she was a talented woman who had lived in a deep palace for a long time. She was good at poetry and music, but she was not good at political strategy. Naturally, she would not teach her son these things.  On the other hand, King Yelu Yixin of Zhao followed Yelu Jun wherever he went.  On the one hand, it was to protect the prince, and on the other hand, Yelu Hongji probably also intended to let him assist and train his son.  However, the straightforward Lord Liao ignored Yelu Yixin's mentality. In this process, not only would he fail to teach Yelu Jun properly, but it would stimulate his ambition and fear.  It has to be said that Yelu Hongji actually inadvertently laid the groundwork for his son's murder.  It also laid the foundation for the fate and rise and decline of the Liao Kingdom.  Although Yelu Jun is smart, his crooked thoughts are a bit lacking, and he is overconfident.  I guess I don¡¯t want to listen to other people¡¯s teachings.  So this became Yelu Yixin's perfect excuse, even if the Lord of Liao was dissatisfied.  You can also push them all down on the prince.  Maybe he still hopes that Yelu Jun will become an ignorant person, so that he can continue to dominate the world.  But Yelu Jun has good qualifications and abilities, but what should Yelu Yixin do if things go against his expectations?  Lin Zhao is just making a rough guess based on the memory of his previous life!  In this time and space, it is hard to say whether Yelu Yixin will take such desperate risks.  However, judging from Yelu Jun's performance today, Yelu Yixin did indeed neglect his duty, and it should be "intentional neglect of duty!" "Thank you so much, Minister Lin!" The two brothers and sisters stood at the door and watched Lin Zhao leave.  Yelutri was full of nostalgia and reluctance. He had not seen his elder brother for several years and had been looking forward to it for a long time. Today, his long-cherished wish finally came true, and he couldn't help but feel how beautiful it was.  But she was also a little disappointed. Her eldest brother seemed to have a very weak impression of her and his attitude was not warm at all!  Only then did they meet in a hurry and rescue him.  But fortunately, there is still a banquet later, and then you can meet your big brother. You must talk to him more and let him notice your existence.  Yelutri was making his own little calculation in his mind, and he didn't see it at all. His biological brother and his eldest brother were testing each other.  They were scheming against each other, and even vaguely at war with each other.  Yelu Jun was deep in thought. Lin Zhao's sudden visit today disrupted his plan. The most important thing was that he was a little unsure of the direction.  Did Lin Zhao just know his identity?  Or did Song Ting, especially Emperor Zhao Xu of the Song Dynasty, know his identity?  What is Lin Zhao's attitude?  How should I end my trip to the Song Dynasty?  Heading south this time.  I have seen what I should see, and I have seen the glory of the Song Dynasty.  Goodbye, Mr. Lin.  Today is considered complete.  It's just that Minister Lin is more powerful and terrifying than he imagined. Yelu Jun really can't tolerate him in his heart!  But I'm afraid this matter may be a bit difficult to handle!  Yelu Jun's eyes fell on the little girl again, and he couldn't help but shake his head slightly. This little girl is a nymphomaniac!  Lin Zhao already has a group of wives and concubines, and it is said that they all have children, but the little sister treats him It seems that he was wrong and should not have taken her south.  But it doesn¡¯t matter, the princess who is the legitimate daughter of the Liao Kingdom still can¡¯t find her consort?  What is a married man?  Or a foreign man?  Could it be that all the Khitan warriors are dead?  As for the younger sister's attitude, she is still young and I think she will understand things in the future.  After returning to Liao Kingdom, she will naturally stop thinking about it.  However, during this period of the Song Dynasty, you still have to be careful about such unrealistic ideas. Don't make any mistakes or make a fool of yourself. Otherwise, you won't be able to explain to your father and mother when you go back.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao left the inn and immediately asked Li Cheng to secretly monitor the inn. Of course, there was protection.  mean.  At least for now, we can't let the Yelujun brothers and sisters get into trouble in the Song Dynasty.  As for other matters, we still need to discuss them with Di Qing and others before making a decision.  "Sir, have you confirmed it? Are they Yelujun brother and sister?" As soon as he returned, Jiang Leiting couldn't help but ask.  "Well, it's them!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "The two brothers and sisters ran over from Youzhou secretly. Yelu Hongji probably had some fear, so they never disclosed it publicly.interest.  " "Xiao Guanyin was worried, so she asked the young master to help take care of her!  Di Qing said softly: "Master, are you really planning to help take care of me?"  " "At present, yes!  " Di Qing asked again without giving up. Seeing the young master's insistence, he stopped saying anything, but there was still a bit of confusion on his face. Li Cheng saw it in his eyes. Although he could vaguely guess something, he didn't dare to say more.  "You know, sir, as soon as you entered the inn today, someone sneaked in from nearby to report the news!  "Di Qing spoke earnestly of a not-so-good situation. Lin Zhao's heart moved and he asked: "Is it true?  " "Yes, we have sent people to follow, but there is no result yet.  But it's very likely that it was Han Qi's person. I think he deliberately met the Yelujun brothers and sisters that day. This old man also had evil intentions!  "Di Qing was thoughtful, and when he mentioned Han Qi, he was still quite resentful, and even more vaguely afraid. Fortunately, Han Qi left from Hebei Road. If he had been there all the time, it would be hard to make people feel at ease. Without this person, Zhao  Xu also lost an arm, which will be easier to deal with in the future. ¡°That¡¯s it!  "Lin Zhao was thoughtful after hearing this. If Han Qi knew about it and was indeed involved, then this matter would indeed be a bit complicated. "Han Qi will not contact Yelujun brother and sister without purpose. Since there has been contact,  Didn't Old Man Han find out?  There has been no movement, so why didn't he report it when he knew about it?  " Li Cheng wondered: "Could it be that Han Qi was not sure, so he sent someone to monitor it?  " "Probably not. Han Qi has always been shrewd. It is more likely that his first contact was a test.  If you are not sure, you should try to find ways to test further. Why is it just useless surveillance?  Di Qing said disapprovingly: "What's more, for such a major matter, even if it is just a matter of speculation, it should be reported to Bianjing in time, but Han Qi did not do so!"  " "How did he learn that the Yelujun brothers and sisters came to Daming Mansion?  "Lin Zhao raised his own question. Han Qi didn't know them. If there was no news, why would Han Qi notice them? If they were two young people with relatively special identities, they wouldn't immediately attract Han Qi's attention.  , test it in person! The strange thing is here, it¡¯s a very abnormal situation! Lin Zhao would not have thought that this happened because Ye Lujun was shot by Han Qi.  . But it was his confusion and confusion that made him think of something else! "Yes, how did Han Qi know about it?  "Di Qing thought that under the circumstances at that time, he couldn't see anything unusual about the two brothers and sisters. "Perhaps his source of information was the Liao Kingdom!  Lin Zhao guessed this. "Liao Kingdom?"  "Li Cheng was a little surprised. "Not all people in the Liao Kingdom want Yelu Jun to go back safely. If he died in our Song Dynasty, some people would probably applaud him.  "Although Lin Zhao didn't say it clearly, everyone could vaguely guess what he was referring to. "Does that mean Han Qi is colluding with him?  " Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "I don't know, maybe someone over there deliberately spread the news, and Han Qi just happened to know about it!  " "Then why didn't you report the information?  Since there is news, it should be reported to the court in time, but there is no such news in Bianjing?  "The Mingyue Sect's intelligence capabilities are very strong. Any troubles in Bianjing can't be hidden from them. Jiang Leiping said: "Maybe Han Qi has no intention. At that time, he must have been paying attention to Bozhou and caring about his nephew.  Woolen cloth!  Di Qing shook his head and said: "Very reluctantly. It is his duty to propagate Hebei and defend the Liao Kingdom. Such an important matter will not be neglected unless he deliberately refuses to report it!"  " "Why conceal it and not report it?  What is Han Qi's purpose?  " "It's hard to say, but there is one thing. After Young Master Ru saw the Yelujun brothers and sisters today, Han Qi's people immediately took action.  In the past, we didn't see any movement from them, but today could someone be waiting for something to happen?  "The Mingyue Sect has always been behind the scenes. While monitoring the Yelujun brothers and sisters, they also pay attention to Han Qi's ears and eyes. Di Qing has always been afraid of Han Qi, so he thinks more about it. This subtle situation makes him  Somewhat wary. ¡°Isn¡¯t it?  Han Qi¡¯s target is the young master?  "Li Cheng felt that this was too much of a detour. "It is possible that the young master has a relationship with the Yelujun brothers and sisters, and they will appear in Daming Mansion soon. Will there be any intersection between them? Is it possible to do these things?  What about writing articles?  "Di Qing said leisurely: "Even if you don't think so, at least you will leave a mess for the young master, because Yelujun's status is too special, no matter how you deal with it, there will be something inappropriate.  " "That's it!  "Lin Zhao now understands why Di Qing has always opposed his involvement in this matter. &nbsp"This matter involves Han Qi, and it suddenly becomes a lot more complicated and a bit tricky."  But sometimes, complexity is not necessarily a bad thing. Although the oriole is behind, sometimes the mantis can attack in reverse.  As for which one is more powerful, it¡¯s hard to say!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 501, The Jealous Little Princess

    "Could we be overthinking?" Di Qing shook his head and said, "It's better to be more cautious. The good situation at the moment is hard-won and cannot be ruined. Old Han has been holding his breath since Han Jun's death. If  If he gets the chance, he will definitely bite him hard." Lin Zhao said solemnly: "In that case, let's plan carefully. We must not only catch the cicadas, but also drive away the oriole. It is best to prepare a net.  , let it break its wings!" "What should we do? It would be difficult to reveal the identities of the Yelujun brothers!" "The point is not to reveal their identities, but to send them back to the Liao Kingdom safely."  In order to control the river, Zhao Xu even hesitated to negotiate peace with Xixia under a good situation. Does he dare to go to war with Liao at such a critical moment?" Lin Zhao asked back, which was exactly the point.  "But Queen Xiao" "She only said she would let me take care of his children, but she didn't say she wouldn't let me reveal the secret!" Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "Han Qi must have some agenda if he didn't report the knowledge. If we reconcile again,  It will be even more troublesome if the people from the north collude. Judging from today's situation, he may be waiting for me to go, so I won't let him get his wish.  It's really not worth taking risks." "But the Yelujun brothers and sisters cannot be harmed. Otherwise, it will cause a big disturbance, and with him here, the Liao Kingdom will never be able to calm down in the past few years, which will give us some time.  "Lin Zhao can only emphasize the importance of Yelu Jun from the perspective of righteousness, as for Xiao Guanyin's factors.  Saying too much will make people suspicious.  Such amorous feelings.  It can only be a secret forever, known to heaven and earth, and to each other, and absolutely cannot be told to others!  "That's natural, Zhao Xu himself will also consider it, and the princes in the court will not mess around." Di Qing said: "This will make Old Han's plan fail. If done well, it can further weaken his influence.  Pulling out his roots on Hebei Road. " "Moreover, it is obvious to all that he spoke freely with the Yelujun brothers and sisters, whether it was concealment or neglect of duty, it seems unjustifiable!" "Haha, that's it!  "Do it!" Di Qing said: "But Young Master, Wen Yanbo is going to Bianjing. Will this matter have any special effect if he wants to establish a foothold in Hebei?"  I think he will be interested." Lin Zhao thought for a moment and said, "Then please confirm the news and make arrangements." "Okay!" Lin Zhao smiled and said, "As for me.  The prince and princess of the Liao Kingdom come to the Song Dynasty, so I will try my best to entertain them as a landlord! " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  That night, Lin Zhao's family entertained the Yelujun brothers and sisters at a banquet.  ¡°At least at this time, Lin Zhao does not intend to disclose their identities.  Some things need to be further implemented.  At the same time, it is also necessary to indirectly or directly seek the opinions of the Yelujun brothers and sisters, and at least give them some support.  Let them be mentally prepared.  No matter what happens, you have to beware of Yelu Jun.  The venue of the banquet is in the Daming Mansion Yamen. At least the occasion should be more formal. If there is a problem in the future, it will be better to have an excuse.  The few exquisite dishes were cooked by Mu Sihong herself. Because there was a female family member like Yelutli here, it was appropriate for Mu Sihong to accompany Lin Zhao to attend.  But this small move made Yelutri feel a little uncomfortable, especially when he heard that this beautiful woman was the elder brother's wife, the little girl became even more appetizing.  Her attitude towards Lin Zhao was just the ignorant feeling of a young girl who was just beginning to fall in love. Although it was not particularly strong, there was still a hint of possessiveness in her heart.  Although he knew that Lin Zhao was married, it didn't matter if he didn't see him, and Yelu Tri didn't care either.  But now Mu Sihong is beside him, talking and laughing with each other, very affectionate.  He was originally his eldest brother, but he was taken away by this woman and took most of it Especially Mu Sihong's outstanding grace and beauty, which made Yelutri secretly feel a little ashamed of himself.  In fact, she inherited the beauty of her mother, Xiao Guanyin, and she grew up to be an outstanding beauty.  However, because he is still young and has not yet developed in all aspects, he is only a little cute and small, but is much weaker in other aspects.  Lin Zhao did not notice the emotional changes of the little princess of Liao Kingdom. He was also very sensitive to women.  But now, he completely treats Yelutri as a child.  In addition, he had such a special relationship with Xiao Guanyin, so he didn't have the slightest thought about it, and didn't care about that aspect at all.  But as a woman, Mu Sihong was very sensitive and immediately noticed Yelutri's mood swings. After a little observation, she discovered the problem.  FemaleWomen's sixth sense is extremely keen, especially when women eat each other's mistakes and secretly compete with each other. Their reactions are even more acute, so they notice it early on.  The husband is really powerful, he actually made the little princess of Liao fall in love with him?  I just had a quick meeting today, it must not have been so fast, so it should have happened a few years ago when I was on an envoy to the Liao Kingdom!  Now this little princess is only eleven or twelve years old, and she was even younger back then, and actually Is the husband really the woman¡¯s nemesis?  To make a little girl secretly fall in love with her and keep it unchanged for several years?  Mu Sihong even wondered if this little princess secretly came to the Song Dynasty to meet her husband?  too crazy!  Mu Sihong glanced at her husband calmly and shook her head secretly.  It seems that I have to tell my sisters that I need to be stricter in the future and that my husband will not be allowed to harm other girls again!  But Mu Sihong was not unhappy at all with Yelu Tri.  As a hostess, it is her duty to entertain guests.  No matter what Yelutri thinks, he is just a child.  Is it possible that someone as majestic as a lady should care about a yellow-haired girl?  Mrs. Mu is not that small-minded!  What's more, she is the princess of the Liao Kingdom, and her husband is the Marquis of the Song Dynasty. There is no possibility for each other The only one who is embarrassed is Yelu Jun. He sees everything and can't help but feel a little anxious.  I can only remind you as much as possible, so as not to make a fool of yourself on the spot and make some bad jokes!  Therefore, the atmosphere of a cleansing family dinner was not much better, so it ended quickly.  Before leaving, Yelutri praised the food and praised it for how delicious the food was.  To be honest, she had never tasted such delicious dishes in Liao Kingdom.  But after learning that it was Mu Sihong who cooked it, he pouted and yelled that it was nothing more than that This made Yelujun so embarrassed that he hurriedly pulled his sister to say goodbye and left!  Lin Zhao sent the brothers and sisters back to the inn, and then sent people to protect them closely.  Then he met with Di Qing again and discussed some countermeasures.  I had already revealed something to Yelujun very tactfully at the banquet just now, I believe he would understand.  Of course, Lin Zhao emphasized that he did not intend to reveal their identities.  In fact, it is because outsiders have already known it, so there may be inconvenience Yelujun may have a misunderstanding and think that he is telling the truth, but what can he do?  If I had known at the beginning of the meeting that it was official news, why was it so embarrassing now?  But there are loopholes in that, that¡¯s fine!  Whatever he wanted to do, he promised his mother that he would naturally take care of them and send them back to the Liao Kingdom safely. It was really not easy to help others.  It had been a long time since night when he returned to his home after his busy work. He had been directing and blocking the breach on the Yellow River embankment for many days. Today, with such a rush and scheming, Lin Zhao was really tired. When he returned to the room to rest, he  When I saw Mu Sihong, she had a strange expression.  "What's wrong?" Lin Zhao was a little curious. Mu Sihong looked at him with a strange look, which made people feel goosebumps.  Mu Sihong smiled and said: "Look what is so special about my husband that makes even the little girl fascinated by him!" "What's so messy?" Lin Zhaoman was stunned and a little confused.  He had been paying close attention to Yelu Jun, and all he thought about was Yelu Jun's powerful relationship. To be honest, he really didn't notice the little princess, and his mood was even less clear.  Mu Sihong asked with a smile: "You really don't know?" "What do you know?" "Didn't your husband pay attention to the look in the eyes of the little princess of Liao Kingdom? She is very fond of her husband. The little girl is in her early years and has just begun to have a love interest!" Mu Sihong said  After finishing, he looked at Lin Zhao with a smile.  "What? No!" Lin Zhao was shocked.  Mu Sihong smiled and said: "Why not? I didn't see how hostile the little princess was towards me today. She is obviously disgusted! It can be seen that the little princess has fallen in love with her husband, and maybe she wants him to go to Liao Kingdom to be a consort.  "Are you kidding?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but be a little stunned, thinking about some of Yelu Tri's actions, and his heart moved.  If that's the case, it's going to be a bit troublesome.  He and Xiao Guanyin were actually married, and if he had anything to do with Yelutri they were mother and daughter, and he couldn't be treated like a beast!  That¡¯s just a little girl. She thinks too much. It¡¯s her own fault!  Lin Zhao shook his head violently. It seemed that he had to pay attention and keep a distance from this jealous little princess!  "My husband is so charming. A trip to Liaodong actually made a little girl miss my husband. She has kept it in her heart for many years now." Mu Sihong said with a smile: "Maybe, this time I come to the Song Dynasty, it will be  I want to elope with my husband!¡± Although it was just a joke, Lin Zhaoyu broke into a cold sweat.  What would be the result if Xiao Guanyin found out about Yelu Tri's thoughts?  How should Xiao Guanyin deal with herself?     how so?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but shakeAt the end, things seem to be more difficult.  "What? My husband really wants to go to Liao and become a consort? How charming!" Mu Sihong chuckled, full of charm.  "Don't you know the charm of being a husband?" Lin Zhao showed a delicate smile and rushed forward, and the two figures suddenly merged into one.  The hibiscus tent is warm and spring is full of joy!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 502: Wen Yanbo¡¯s Goddess

    The newly appointed general magistrate of Daming Mansion, Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy Wen Yanbo finally arrived.  . After receiving the appointment, he left his hometown at an appropriate speed and came to Daming Mansion.  Obviously, Wen Yanbo had thought carefully and controlled the speed and time very strictly.  After all, the Hebei Road is not peaceful at the moment. It is inevitable to be a little embarrassed to see the defeated Han Xianggong when he goes there early. Although Han Qi fell, Wen Xianggong does not think that he will fall into despair.  Although he wanted to clean up his relationship network in Hebei, he did not want to be at odds with Han Qi from the beginning.  With the task of clearing Hebei, it is not good to be too confrontational with Han Qi.  Wen Xianggong believed that Han Qi would not be able to stay any longer.  He definitely doesn't want to see himself, or even Lin Zhaoba!  But it's hard to say, because there is another variable, and that is the Minister of Industry, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao.  Wen Xianggong naturally knew everything about what happened in Bozhou. Looking beyond the surface, the deeper things behind it could not be hidden from his eyes.  Lin Zhao was so powerful that he evened out Bozhou in the blink of an eye, causing Han Xianggong to suffer such a big loss that he had nothing to say in the end.  Killing someone's nephew and then letting such a strong person lose his official position is definitely a skill.  However, like Han Qi, Wen Yanbo also believed that all this was actually the intention of the official Zhao Xu, and it was mostly his instruction.  Lin Zhao is just an executor, and his work is relatively beautiful, but it is also a little too much.  Lin Zhao's true identity was a secret, and they didn't know it. Therefore, they couldn't imagine that Lin Zhao had other purposes. They could only speculate according to the so-called common sense, and deviations were inevitable.  However, it is precisely because of this incident that it gives people a good and timely reminder!  Zhao Xu is cutting off the power of the old minister!  Wen Yanbo couldn't help but sigh, throughout the ages, the relationship between monarchs and ministers has always been like this.  The young emperor relied on the support of his senior ministers to ascend to the throne. In the end, in order to consolidate his power, he felt that the senior ministers were getting in the way and would threaten the imperial power, so he cut them off one by one.  Repaying kindness with hatred?  The ministers are not qualified to accuse the emperor, and no one naively talks about kindness to the emperor. This is the inevitable result.  As long as the word "right" is involved, this situation is inevitable and can be regarded as a rule.  Zhao Zongshi ascended to the throne with the support of a group of people. Unfortunately, he only reigned for four years and had not even stabilized his position. He died before he could suppress his old ministers.  So this task was naturally postponed and fell on Zhao Xu.  It happened that this official, like his father, was a cold-blooded person, so he worked even harder in this regard.  What did Zhao Xu do when he came to power?  Wen Yanbo saw it all.  He, Fu Bi, Han Qi, Sima Guang and other powerful and influential veterans were almost all demoted to their posts. The meaning was obvious.  Wen Yanbo sometimes felt that the reason why Zhao Xu re-employed Wang Anshi to carry out reforms was not only to enrich the country and strengthen the army, but also to attack the old ministers and gain power?  This emperor is not simple, and the things he does are not simple.  Party strife has existed since ancient times. The emperor could sometimes tolerate or even condone the ministers below to fight with each other. Only in this way can they be divided and disintegrated, defeated one by one, and hold them all firmly in their hands, so as to achieve the effect of centralization through decentralization.  However, party strife must have a certain degree, and the emperor must grasp this degree and have enough power to stabilize the situation.  If something unexpected happens, at least you can control the situation.  But now in the Song Dynasty, the struggle between the old and the new parties has become increasingly fierce, but what did Zhao Xu do?  Still blindly supporting Wang Anshi, he did not realize that the critical point of the struggle had already arrived.  Under such circumstances, it was gradually out of his control, but there were still no control measures.  Zhao Xu, it¡¯s a bit like playing with fire and harming yourself!  It¡¯s really hard to say what the Song Dynasty will do to him.  It also makes me a little worried!  Wen Yanbo knew, but there were some things he couldn't say.  With Zhao Xu's stubbornness, he couldn't listen to other people's advice, not to mention his own identity was also very sensitive.  Zhao Xu¡¯s actions on Hebei Road this time are obviously to get rid of Han Qi. This is the rhythm of a complete liquidation!  Is he really secure?  Can¡¯t you tolerate the veterans who left Bianjing?  This is a signal, a signal that makes people feel a little dangerous.  Wen Yanbo felt somewhat sad about Han Qi's fate, and he might not know when it would be his turn.  But the situation should be better than Han Qi!  Although they were both prime ministers and ministers, Han Qi knew how to manage things better. In order to support Zhao Zongshi¡¯s ascension to the throne, Han Qi attracted many people and was a very powerful political force.  Coupled with the honor of the Yingzong Dynasty, Han Qi's influence is second to none, so the degree of danger is naturally the highest.  Relatively speaking, I am more low-key. Since the BritishHis status and influence began to decline in the DPRK, and his influence in the DPRK was definitely not as good as Xianggong Han.  Moreover, Xianggong Han is also the most favored. If he is attacked, he can act as a real threat, thus killing the chicken to scare the monkey.  That¡¯s right, Zhao Xu probably won¡¯t go on a killing spree, at least not in a short period of time.  Han Qi here is a warning. As long as everyone is obedient, Zhao Xu will save some dignity for each other.  Furthermore, I am not as arrogant as Han Qi.  If Han Qi had taken the initiative to relent in the Bozhou incident, maybe it wouldn't have been so serious. After all, his nephew was so incompetent, and he happened to meet a ruthless character like Lin Zhao, so it would be strange if nothing happened.  It can be seen that the education of children and nephews is still very important.  Fortunately, my sons are all pretty good. Some of them passed the Jinshi examination, several entered the Imperial College, and the rest are devoted to studying. Not to mention, there is nothing to say about their moral integrity. They are not like Han Jun.  Generally useless.  In particular, the sixth son, Wen Jifu, was the most promising youngster of the Wen family. Wen Yanbo did not hide his preference and special expectations for him at all.  Therefore, I always stay by my side and let him study carefully. For example, when I came to Daming Mansion this time, I also asked him to accompany him.  When you are still young, there is no harm in studying hard and settling down your surname.  Wen Yanbo didn't want his son to mix with the dandies and get into bad habits, and he didn't want his son to join the officialdom too early. A good young man could die young easily. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off  It is precisely because of Wen Yanbo's special care and careful teaching that Wen Jifu became even more outstanding.  At the age of twenty-eight, he came to Shaanzhou as a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and became famous all over the world. He even caused a turmoil in the court.  Of course, twenty-eight still seems very young "It's not that people can't become officials when they are young. Isn't Minister Lin a notable exception?"  You are right. When he first came into contact with Daolin Zhao in the first year of Xining, Wen Xianggong realized that this boy was extraordinary and had a bright future.  In particular, there are many shining points in his body. It is for this reason that Wen Yanbo specially let his son come into contact with Lin Zhaoduo.  Today¡¯s facts prove that his original decision was correct. Lin Zhao¡¯s performance was even better than expected. The noise he made on Hebei Road was enough to destabilize the entire Song Dynasty.  He is also the depositor of variables!  Will Han Qi just walk away in despair?  Will he turn against Lin Zhao before leaving?  Will they still have some trouble on Hebei Road?  Mr. Wen doesn¡¯t want to get involved. Some things are better left out.  However, Wen Yanbo had a vague expectation in his heart to see how Lin Zhao would respond?  Lin Zhao was very capable, even better than himself, when he could defeat his old colleague and rival, Mr. Han.  It is true that the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead!  It is precisely because of this consideration that Wen Yanbo slightly delayed his trip. Of course, delaying for too long will not work, as that would be slacking off.  Furthermore, there are many things happening on the Hebei Road, and the two issues of river control and defense of the Liao Kingdom are very urgent, so we cannot go too far.  Daming Mansion was still peaceful, and Wen Yanbo was a little confused. When did Han Qi become so willing to fight and admit defeat?  Is he helpless?  This situation is a bit strange!  Wen Xianggong shook his head repeatedly, which made Wen Jifu who was in the car very puzzled and asked: "Father, what are you thinking about? But the situation in Daming Mansion?" "Yes, it is very strange. Could it be that I expected it wrong?"  "What's wrong?" Wen Jifu asked: "Lin Zhao started to control the river without waiting for his father. Although it was a bit inappropriate, it was just to rush for time and seize the opportunity" Wen Yanbo smiled helplessly: "Where do you want to go?  Yes, Lin Zhao did the right thing. No matter what, my father would have no idea. Governance of the river is a major matter for the country. How can it be delayed because of the interests of one or two people?  What¡¯s the difference between people?¡± ¡°My father¡¯s lesson is, remember it!¡± ¡°Well! Remember, never be obsessed with temporary gains and losses, especially because of temporary gains and losses.  People can't be too greedy if they are the root of decline or defeat." Even so, Wen Yanbo still taught him earnestly, and then said leisurely: "Actually, this is a good thing. If I take it seriously, it is not a good thing. Although river management is a great achievement,  We can even leave our name in history. But at present, it is better for our Wen family to have less credit for this. " "What do you mean, father?" Wen Jifu shook his body and said in a low voice, "Father is worried about being like Han Qi.  "Suspicion is inevitable. Han Qi's matter is imminent. Zhao Xu let him go and let me do it. In addition to cleaning up the mess on Hebei Road and completely pulling out Han Qi's foundation, Zhao Xu  Maybe he wanted me to see what happened to Han Qi on purpose, and thenBe obedient and obedient" Wen Yanbo has experienced decades of ups and downs in the court, and he has already developed a pair of discerning eyes. He can see through Zhao Xu's thoughts at once. Wen Jifu also had chills, which were as high as his father's.  He could vaguely feel the feeling of being cold. At the same time, he also felt a little bit resentful towards Zhao Xu. "It doesn't matter. He still has some use for me. As long as he keeps a low profile, it shouldn't matter."  of.  "Wen Yanbo smiled. Although it was true, his words seemed to comfort his son, and even comfort himself. "Unless he quits the officialdom completely and returns to his hometown, the emperor's suspicion is inevitable. Will one day  Wen Yanbo himself couldn't tell whether he would end up like Han Qi. The road ahead was long and unpredictable. But even so, they were willing to continue taking risks. Even though they were already in their fifties and sixties, they still couldn't tell.  It seems inappropriate to give up the power in your hands and your current status to become an official. After decades of ups and downs, how can you be afraid of this little thing? Inadvertently, power and the experience of the past decades have made people afraid.  Nostalgia. Even a man with a clear vision like Wen Xianggong still can't retreat from the rapids in the true sense. Since he can't, he must be prepared for the coming storm. Hebei Road!  He will do his best to stabilize the situation in a short period of time, and then hand over a quick Hebei Road to Zhao Xu. He doesn't want to get too involved. Wen Yanbo doesn't want to be Han Qi's second, and he doesn't want to start with such a low-key avoidance.  Knowing whether he will survive or not, all the decisions will be made by Zhao Xu. Even a veteran like Wen Yanbo, who has experienced three dynasties, is not sure that Zhao Xu is more terrifying than he thought.  Dad is a man of virtue. Maybe it was wrong to let Zhao Zongshi ascend the throne. But what can be done? Emperor Renzong has no children. When most people support him, can he be an exception?  Regarding the matter of Chu, Xianggong Wen only repeatedly persuaded Emperor Renzong to establish the crown prince. As for the choice of crown prince, he was not as enthusiastic as Xianggong Han. Everything was in vain, and there was no room for change. Emperor Renzong did not.  Where is my son? If there was another choice, what would it be? Forget it, it has been a long time, and it is all in vain. Wen Yanbo shook his head slightly and stopped his thoughts.  After the palace, you have more contact with Lin Zhao!  "After a while, Mr. Wen's focus returned to his son. "Yes!  " Wen Yanbo instructed: "I'm not asking you to have a relationship with him. This is unnecessary. I want you to learn from him. You are of the same age, and he is better than any of you.  " "Yes, my child can."  "Wen Jifu is a very humble person and will not complain or be jealous because of this. Anyway, this is an indisputable fact, and their contact with Lin Zhao has never been severed, and they have long been accustomed to it. "Father, Lin Zhao  In Bozhou, all you need to do is kill people, so why do you have to use cruel methods such as horse trampling?  "Wen Jifu slightly disagreed with those inhumane methods. In his opinion, it was completely unnecessary, and he didn't understand Lin Zhao's intentions. In that case, it was normal to directly enlighten Wen Zhan in Bozhou.  This move will not be criticized in the future. But Lin Zhao did not do this, but chose to go to the extreme. "Yes, this matter is quite confusing for a father. The situation at that time was indeed not necessary" Wen Yanbo.  I'm sure that's not Zhao Xu's intention. There is no need to take action against Han Qi's nephew, and it can't be too serious. So it can only be Lin Zhao's own decision, so what is his purpose?  . What the people want is basically Lin Zhao¡¯s original purpose, but why did he do that? So it seems that he doesn¡¯t get much. From the perspective of being an official, it is completely thankless. There is no such thing.  It's necessary! Is Lin Zhao really just trying to avenge those people who died in vain? It's really rare that he has such sincerity, but doesn't he have any other thoughts? "Lin Zhao has a lot of troubles.  If you have more contact with him and see if you can discover anything, it will be good for your experience.  "With Wen Xianggong's current status and qualifications, it is easy to see through a younger generation. But for Lin Zhao, Wen Yanbo shook his head gently. This young man is too profound. He really can't see through it! Let's go to Hebei Road and meet him.  There must be more contact, let¡¯s see if we find anything! ¡°Yes!  " Wen Jifu was not repelled by Lin Zhao's contact, but was very informative. On the one hand, they were good friends, and on the other hand, Lin Zhao's special features really made him curious. " Spring is coming soon, and I am a father.?Your fourth brother should send some tonics back so that he can take good care of himself while studying!  "Wen Xianggong is not completely partial. He is more concerned about his nephews. Especially since the fourth son is about to take the imperial examination this year, Wen Yanbo is naturally more concerned about it. He knows how much his son is worth. He wants to be a Jinshi and become a Jinshi.  It is not easy for the emperor to be a disciple. However, Wen Yanbo does not intend to use his energy for personal gain.  If his son is pushed into that position, can he stay? If he causes any trouble, it will be a disaster for the world. "Okay!  "Wen Jifu agreed, thinking about when he could take part in the imperial examination. The bird's wings had gradually hardened, and he was eager to try and jump out of the cage! Wen Yanbo could see his son's thoughts and said leisurely: "Jifu Mo  Don't worry, what should come will always come. Now you have to think, will you be able to do the job?  If you don¡¯t have a high degree of confidence that you can do it well, don¡¯t rush to start, let alone aim too high!  " "Yes, what my father taught me is that my son will remember it!"  "Wen Jifu finally understood that when he could go out, his father would seize the time for him. Before that, he could only study quietly, continue to accumulate strength and knowledge, and wait for the opportunity to come. That's it.  During the conversation, Wen Xianggong seemed to have been educating his son, and his thoughts were far away and deep. Before he knew it, he arrived at Daming Mansion, and the Minister of Industry, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao, had been waiting at Daming Mansion for many days.  Mr. Wen is on his way!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 503: A Good Start

    "I've met Lu Gong!" Lin Zhao bowed respectfully to Wen Yanbo. In terms of seniority, Wen Yanbo is the elder; in terms of official position, Wen Xianggong can serve as the general magistrate of Daming Mansion and the governor of Hebei Road. As for the title, Wen Yanbo is the elder.  As prime minister, he was granted the title Duke of Lu, while Lin Zhao was only the Marquis of Weiyuan.  .With his current status, no matter what, he should pay homage to Mr. Wen in a grand manner.  Of course, Lin Zhao¡¯s status is actually extremely noble.  But it is still a secret for now and must be kept low-key.  Furthermore, even as a prince, it seems reasonable to pay tribute to a highly respected minister like Wen Yanbo.  Just think of it as Corporal Lixian!  What's more, Wen Xianggong is also the person he urgently needs to win over.  Wen Yanbo knew Lin Zhao. When Lin Zhao argued fiercely in the court over the Ayun case, Wen Xianggong was all watching.  Although we didn't meet many times after that, I still had a deep impression on this rare young man.  "There is no need to be polite, Marquis Weiyuan!" Lin Zhao called Lu Gong to express respect, while Wen Yanbo treated the guest as he pleased, also commensurate with his title, and did not show any contempt for this younger generation.  Except for those who are descendants of the Zhao family clan or descendants of meritorious officials, titles can explain things, but they are born hereditary or favored.  It is really not easy for others to be knighted.  Wen Yanbo was a veteran minister who had served as Prime Minister and Assistant Minister for more than ten years and had experienced three dynasties before he was qualified to be crowned Duke of the country.  This can be regarded as the importance and kindness the Song Dynasty paid to its prime ministers and civil servants. For example, Kou Zhun was named Lai Guogong (posthumous title), Fu Bi was already Zheng Guogong, and even Han Xianggong, who had just resigned from Daming Mansion, still retained his title.  With the title of Wei Guogong.  But they have one thing in common. They are all in their 60s. They have been through seniority and worked hard all their lives to get the title.  Lin Zhao was different. Although the Marquis was a lower level, Lin Zhao was only in his early twenties.  Did the 20-year-old Marquis of the Song Dynasty have a second child?  Now that they are human beings, those wealthy children who ascended the throne are a different matter.  In terms of merit alone, being awarded the title of Marquis is already a very lofty status.  Some prime ministers, or ministers who are powerful and have made contributions in the court, do not have such an honor.  For example, Wang Anshi only had the title of Lord Linchuan in the end.  Weiyuan Hou Linzhao, that title is a wonderful thing in the Song Dynasty, which is surprising and enviable.  It¡¯s something that even transcendent beings like Wen Yanbo don¡¯t dare to look down upon!  "Hello, brother Wen Shi!" Seeing Wen Jifu behind him, Lin Zhao immediately said hello to him.  Unexpectedly, Wen Yanbo took this son with him.  This is very good. I have some friendship with Wen Jifu. With him around, it will be much easier to build a relationship with Mr. Wen.  "Brother Dongyang!" Wen Jifu returned the favor with his hands in hand. It was completely an ordinary etiquette between friends, but it was also somewhat respectful.  After all, he was still white, and Lin Zhao was already the minister and the marquis.  "Is it going well on Wen Road?" Wen Yanbo laughed and said, "Thanks to your luck, Mr. Lin, Hebei Road is gradually returning to peace and smooth sailing!" "Mr. Wen's words are serious. If you don't give up, call me Dongyang Hao.  "Lin Zhao acted very low-key and humble in front of Wen Yanbo.  It is the custom of ancient people to refer to each other as brothers and friends, or as elders.  Lin Dongyang hopes to get closer to Wen Yanbo in this way.  "You're welcome, then!" Wen Yanbo was very easy-going and he wanted to have a good relationship with Lin Zhao.  But at least so far, he didn't realize that Lin Zhao had the same purpose and had ulterior motives.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "It's good that Wen Gong is here. Hebei Road is waiting for you to take charge of the overall situation!" "Hey, isn't Dongyang doing a good job? In just over a month, Hebei Road has been so peaceful. This is an ordinary person.  It can't be done." Wen Yanbo sighed deeply. At this time, it seemed that he could understand Lin Zhao's troubles in Bozhou.  Slashing and beheading can certainly have a certain deterrent effect, but how can it be as cruel as a random horse trampling on it?  Lin Zhao¡¯s move frightened all the officials in Hebei Road.  I can't afford to offend Lin Shilang when he sees ghosts!  If the adventure fails and he catches it, the consequences will be disastrous!  ??Who wants to have no bones left?  A fluke?  Is there any luck in front of Minister Lin?  Even with Mr. Han's full protection, he was still discovered by Lin Shilang and severely punished without mercy. Can the others escape?  No one dares to try it easily at the risk of leaving no bones.  As a result, the official atmosphere on Hebei Road suddenly improved a lot.  There are far fewer cases of dereliction of duty, enriching personal pockets, and abusing power for personal gain. Especially when it comes to river management, officials are unprecedentedly cooperative.  There is no obstruction, no destruction, and the efficiency of river management is unprecedentedly high.  The fact that the breach can be blocked so quickly has something to do with this.  Wen Yanbo had a feeling that the river control should be successful this time, and Zhao Xu was right to choose Lin Zhao to take charge.  So plans and tools and materials are important, but even more important are people¡¯s hands.??.  Lin Zhaozhi's ruthlessness and toughness are truly rare.  Is this the reason why he stampeded horses in Bozhou?  Before, he didn¡¯t know how to answer his son¡¯s question. After meeting Lin Zhao, Wen Yanbo seemed to suddenly understand. Maybe there is a reason for this!  But in reality?  Mr. Wen couldn't see through Minister Lin for a while, so this was all he could think of for the time being.  "Hey, it's just a coincidence!" It wasn't a coincidence. If Han Qi's stupid nephew hadn't lied about it, how could it be so easy for Lin Zhao to establish his authority?  Wen Yanbo smiled and whispered: "Dongyang is also very efficient. I heard that the breach has been blocked? But because of the new material like cement? I really want to take a look!" When it comes to the breach, Lin Zhao's heart  When Wen Yanbo moved, what did this mean?  Could it be that he was dissatisfied with himself for blocking the breach in advance?  Isn't it?  "Ha, cement concrete is one thing. The floods just receded and it was a rare dry season. With the cooperation of the local military and civilians, we were able to succeed." Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and whispered: "As for river management, I am still feeling the stones.  Crossing the river, I just wanted to ask Mr. Wen for advice. Unfortunately, I was in a hurry and didn't bother to ask Mr. Wen for advice! " This is a very indirect explanation to Wen Yanbo. I think Mr. Wen can understand it.  As for what the reaction will be, it remains to be seen?  Mr. Wen, please don¡¯t let me down!  Wen Yanbo is a mature man, how could he not understand what Lin Zhao meant?  He immediately smiled and said: "Don't worry about it in Dongyang. The opportunity to control the river is rare and cannot be delayed. You have done a good job. Furthermore, I don't have much experience in river control. Your plans are all good. You can listen to more about hydraulic engineering."  Then just go ahead and do it. You are an arbitrary minister on river management, and I will listen to you and fully support it." "In that case, thank you Duke Wen!" Lin Zhao affirmed that Wen Yanbo was definitely not the one.  That kind of chicken-hearted person will not care about such a big thing as river management.  "It should!" Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "The dam is closed, then dredging is next?" "That's right!" Lin Zhao nodded: "Blocking the breach is only one aspect, the most important thing, but dredging is also important.  Ignore it. If the river cannot be dredged before the floods come next year, there will still be a risk of a breach. "Isn't there cement? I heard that the new materials are so impregnable," Wen Jifu interjected.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "The concrete made of cement, steel and stones is indeed very strong, but all the rivers of the Yellow River from Sanmenxia need to be reinforced, which cannot be completed in a short time. A conservative estimate is that if you want to renovate the entire river embankment  Reinforcing with concrete will take at least five to ten years of hard work, and a lot of financial, material and manpower will be spent" "That's it!" Wen Jifu suddenly felt sad. Many people had the same idea as him.  I think that with concrete, the Yellow River embankment is really impregnable and there will be no more problems, but in fact there are still many problems. Good things take a long time, and it is never that easy!  "More than that!" Lin Zhaodao: "Actually, the main problem with floods in the Yellow River is soil erosion in Shaanxi/Road upstream. The loess there is relatively loose. When it rains heavily, it will flow into the Yellow River with the water, causing severe sedimentation.  It is difficult to change this situation in the short term. The only thing that can be done now is to dredge the river as much as possible. Otherwise, even if the concrete dam does not collapse, the dam will overflow. So the current method.  We can only dredge the river and strengthen the river embankments at key points, hoping that we can manage the Yellow River step by step in the past few years. "Did you hear that there are many ways to control the river? The sages have said that.  Apply what you have learned. You have studied so much, but have you ever known this?" Wen Yanbo turned around and gave another lesson to Wen Jifu.  "Yes!" Wen Jifu was also deeply touched. In the past, he always felt that only the classics and history, poems, books and etiquette were elegant and should be studied by people with lofty ideals.  As for things like water conservancy projects, they are inferior to others and cannot be looked at at all.  But after meeting Lin Zhao, Wen Jifu had a new understanding.  Father is right, this is applying what you have learned!  In the past, river management could not be successful, probably because there were many ministers who did not understand water conservancy at all and only knew how to quote scriptures and scheming. How could they be as professional as Lin Zhao?  "Some people often compliment themselves as young talents, but compared with Lin Zhao, they are really nothing!"  Wen Jifu felt quite ashamed!  At the same time, he was also very curious, how could Lin Zhao be so powerful and know everything? He was really an all-round talent!  "Dongyang, if it's convenient, I want Jifu to follow you and see the river management process, so that this kid can gain experience. If there is something that he needs to do, he can also be given experience."Practice.  ¡± Lin Zhao didn¡¯t expect that Wen Yanbo would suddenly make such a request, let¡¯s just call it a request! It¡¯s normal for powerful people to arrange for their nephews, but in this era, can scholars take matters such as river management seriously? Wen Yanbo actually also  He is willing to let his son humble himself to do this, really To be honest, Lin Zhao was a little surprised! Wen Yanbo said earnestly: "I now understand that reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles, but traveling thousands of miles is not as good as walking.  one thing!  Even those who have been awarded the title of Jinshi are very good in knowledge, but they are in a mess when doing things, and their abilities are not at all. This is because they have received too little exercise.  " So this is the purpose? It is really hard for Wen Xianggong to have such insight. He is already much more enlightened than other people of this era. Wen Jifu is the son he values ????most. He is well learned and will continue to educate him. He will be in the officialdom in the future.  He will definitely be like a fish in water. If his ability to do things is no longer good, he will definitely have a long-term vision! Lin Zhao will naturally agree to this small matter, and it is a dream to have such an opportunity to get closer to Wen Yanhiro.  Lin Zhao couldn't be more happy about the relationship between them, especially when Princess Wenxiang mentioned it. He could save a lot of words and there would be less traces to win over. Everything was going on naturally.  It was difficult, but this time, because of Wen Xianggong¡¯s initiative, it started very smoothly. ¡°Thanks to you, it¡¯s my honor to work with Brother Jifu!  "Lin Zhao immediately agreed happily, not to mention how beautiful he was. "Tie your son to me, he is still your best son, it will be difficult for Mr. Wen if you don't help me! Wen Yanbo's idea is very simple,  He just wanted his son to gain experience and learn some advantages from Lin Zhao. At the same time, he believed that Lin Zhao was deeply trusted by Zhao Xu and could maintain a good relationship with Lin Zhao, so he could indirectly maintain a good relationship with the officials.  How did he know about Lin Zhao's special identity and Lin Zhao's ulterior motives? Others' "traps" had just been dug, and he didn't have time to lay the trap, but he was already eager to jump in. Some things are just so wrong!  Coincidence, maybe this is the so-called providence! "By the way, Dongyang's business on Hebei Road is going smoothly?  Have you encountered any difficulties recently?  Wen Yanbo asked angrily: "Now that I'm here, if you need help with anything, just ask, I've tried my best to help!"  "The implication is actually to ask whether Han Qi's prot¨¦g¨¦ and former officials are obedient and whether they have done anything illegal. In fact, they are also asking whether Han Qi will fight back. These are not only related to Lin Zhao, but also to his ability.  Will he successfully take over Hebei and fulfill the expectations of the official Zhao Xu? Haha, you really get what you want, Mr. Wen is such a good person! Lin Zhao sighed and thought: Mr. Wen, I won¡¯t be polite!  Sample?  " Lin Zhao then showed a troubled expression and said slowly: "There was no trouble before, but something is really difficult now, and it may become a trouble in the future. I just want to ask Mr. Wen for advice!  " "It doesn't matter, but it doesn't matter!  "Wen Yanbo's mouth moved and he said, "How can Hebei Road be completely calm? This is not Xianggong Han's style at all! "That's it" Lin Zhao shook his head secretly, Xiao Guanyin, I'm sorry! This is also for your sake.  Dear children, I can no longer take care of face. I can only promise you to send them back safely.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 504: Zheng Nu comforts the heart

    Liao Kingdom, go to Beijing!  With the red candle shining brightly, Xiao Guanyin is still as beautiful and graceful as ever, but anyone familiar with her can tell that the queen has lost a lot of weight and is a bit haggard.  . The Crown Prince has been ill in Nanjing for many days, and it is reasonable for the Queen to be worried.     well!  Poor parents in the world!  The maids and attendants felt a little distressed when they saw it, especially Lingzhu, Xiao Guanyin's personal maid, who saw it and was anxious in her heart!  Thinking about how to comfort the queen?  How nice it would be to make her happy!  It's just that ordinary people don't have that ability. The queen is very talented and likes poetry and songs. How many girls on the grassland understand this? ??????????? It¡¯s the Han Chinese Zhao Weiyi who knows music and has a good rapport with the queen, but I don¡¯t seem to have seen him much recently, and I don¡¯t know where he has gone?  But I heard that there seems to be a new palace maid who seems to know the music, but I don¡¯t know if it will work!  Regardless of all that, Lingzhu plans to make the decision on his own and see if it works!  Xiao Guanyin looked at the burning lamps and candles, saw that the palace was empty, and felt lonely.  I used to have my daughter Terry by my side. The little girl was quirky and funny all day long, and she had a lot of fun.  It made the dreary days pass by more easily, but now they can only stay alone in the empty room without anyone to talk to This is all secondary. The two children were so bold that they actually ran away to the Song Dynasty, thousands of miles away.  Are they safe in a foreign country?  What if you are doing well?  Xiao Guanyin was really scared and worried.  But since we need to hide the information about this matter, we can¡¯t do anything!  The only thing that can be done is I don't know if Zhao Weiyi arrived in the Song Dynasty, or if he met Lin Zhao?  Is he willing to help? Can he help?  Thinking of this, Xiao Guanyin was very troubled.  What she was most worried about was that Lin Zhao would have evil intentions and report the news about the Crown Prince of Liao to Song Ting, whether it was because of his duties as an official of the Song Dynasty or to seek credit and reward.  There is no doubt that this behavior has the meaning of gambling. Xiao Guanyin regrets it a little. Was he too impulsive?  No, he was not that kind of person. Although they only had a brief contact, she was sure that the young man from the Song Dynasty was a lover who valued friendship.  He should be willing to help, at least for the sake of that one night of love!  Unconsciously, I remembered that night on the bank of the Liao River again!  Xiao Guanyin shook her head violently, forcing herself to forget, but when she looked back, she realized that it was so lonely to be alone in an empty room!  Old and declined, color decline and love, especially when they encounter an emperor like Yelu Hongji, what can he do?  Xiao Guanyin sighed, not knowing how to survive this long night!  At this time, the clanging sound of the piano came from a distance. It was vague at first, then gradually approached, and the sound gradually became louder, and Xiao Guanyin gradually heard it clearly.  It must be someone playing the zither, but the sound is very soft. It is not as strong as a silver bottle is broken, but a very soft melody, which sounds so pleasant and makes people feel particularly comfortable.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: The tune is extremely melodious and full of affection. It seems to come from the Han Dynasty Yuefu, and it expresses the meaning of missing relatives.  Xiao Guanyin just felt that this tune was so similar to her own state of mind, and she was filled with emotions for a while.  Then the tune changed, adding a touch of warmth and joy, and seemed to be comforting.  Who understands my thoughts so well?  After Xiao Guanyin sighed, he felt much relieved.  A very important reason why he felt uncomfortable was that he had nowhere to talk and was too depressed.  Now the melodious and melodious tunes released her a lot, and she felt somewhat relieved.  So he naturally became suspicious, pushed open the door, went out, and followed the sound to find the man playing the kite!  The sound came from the pool next to the garden. Xiao Guanyin didn't care about the cold autumn night and ignored the withering of autumn in the north. His eyes fell directly on the edge of the pool.  "Who plays the zither?" Xiao Guanyin asked softly.  The sound of the zither suddenly stopped, and a woman came with the zither in her arms. She bowed and saluted Xiao Guanyin and said, "I'm here alone to see the Queen!" "Were you playing the zither just now?" Under the moonlight and lights, Xiao Guanyin walked up and down.  Looking at the palace maid playing the zither, she is not tall, but has a good figure, and she looks a bit slim.  He just kept his head lowered and his face was not visible.  "Yes!" Lingzhu returned to Xiao Guanyin at a very appropriate time and said, "Empress, Shan Deng is the new palace maid. She is good at music, especially playing the zither" "Not bad, the tunes are soft and the skills are superb.  Very rare!" Xiao Guanyin praised repeatedly, obviously admiring this little palace lady very much.  "Thank you for the compliment, Queen, I don't dare to accept it as a servant!" Shan Deng was very humble and behaved very gently in front of Xiao Guanyin.  Lingzhu smiled and said: "Well deserved, I feel that I have surpassed Zhao Weiyi, but I don't know where he has been recently, and he has been"Seeing people" "Humph, by the way, why are you playing the kite here at night?"  "Zhao Weiyi's whereabouts are a secret. Naturally, Xiao Guanyin didn't want to talk about it anymore, so he immediately changed the subject. But in desperation, his method was a little stiff. As a result, Lingzhu and Shandeng had other opinions. The Queen Empress  She loves Zhao Weiyi! Lingzhu felt that he had said the wrong thing, and was a little embarrassed. However, Shan Deng seemed to be inferior to others, and the queen didn't agree with him. However, he didn't dare not answer the queen's question, so he bowed immediately.  Said: "The thread in the hands of a loving mother, the clothes on the wanderer's body, are tightly sewed before leaving, fearing that he will return later. Whoever speaks of the heart of an inch of grass will be rewarded with three rays of spring."  His Royal Highness the Prince is ill in Nanjing, and the Empress is worried and missing her. The servants feel the sympathy for the death, but are unable to share the burden for the Empress, so they have to use this method, hoping that the Empress can be relieved" Xiao Guanyin was a little stunned for a moment after hearing this!  Lingzhu looked at Shan Deng and smiled slightly. He really found the right person. To serve his master, he must do what he likes. When Shan Deng saw that Xiao Guanyin didn't say anything, he thought it was because he was displeased and immediately said in panic.  : "This slave has taken matters into his own hands and disturbed the queen's rest. This is really a crime worthy of death!  " "It's okay, you have your heart, thank you!  "Xiao Guanyin smiled gently. How could Xiao Guanyin be angry when a palace maid cared about her so intimately? She was still a little touched. At least when he was in the most difficult time, someone could give him some care and soothe her depressed heart.  . This already makes her very satisfied, especially since she has found a woman who is good at music by her side, and she can talk with her in the future "It is a great honor for me to be able to comfort my queen at all!"  "Shan Deng was very happy, and a little flattered. His background was not good, even a bit lowly, and he has been doing very poorly these years. Now that the Queen is appreciating him, can his life be any worse in the future? Apart from that  Besides, I don¡¯t know if she has any other thoughts!  I will listen to you play the zither again someday!  " "Yes, I hope the Queen has a sweet dream!"  "Shan Deng stepped back wisely. After the people walked away, Lingzhu standing on one side showed a bit of pride. It has been a long time since he saw the queen's eyebrows stretched! "Lingzhu, this is your arrangement.  Bar?  "Xiao Guanyin turned around and looked at the personal maid with a half-smile. "Nothing can be hidden from the Queen's wise eyes!  "Lingzhu lowered his head as he spoke. Xiao Guanyin said lightly: "How can an ordinary palace maid know my thoughts?  How dare you play the kite in the palace at night?  If someone hadn't reminded her and arranged it deliberately, she would never have dared However, it's hard to worry about you!  "In this regard, Xiao Guanyin was also quite pleased and did not feel embarrassed! Lingzhu just smiled softly and did not answer, as long as she did not do bad things with good intentions. "By the way, is the palace maid called Shan Deng?  What's the origin?  "Xiao Guanyin asked softly. There are few ordinary Khitan women who understand poetry and are good at music. Lingzhu replied: "I have already asked, she is the singer of the Chongyuan family of Yelv. After Chongyuan and his son were convicted, they became  As a palace slave.  I have been doing odd jobs elsewhere for several years, and was assigned to work with you, Queen, not long ago.  He was originally serving outside, so the Queen may not have seen him.  I heard that she was good at music, and I thought she might be able to gain the Queen's ear, so I came up with this idea.  " "Is she a singer from the Yelv Chongyuan family?  Innocent?  "Many years ago, the emperor's uncle Yelu Chongyuan rebelled, and Yelu Hongji almost died. Although the rebellion was put down, the remnants were not all eliminated. So four years ago in Liaodong, the remaining rebellious Xiao Hujian rebelled again, and their mother and son  Almost lost his life. It¡¯s a lesson from the past! So now, anyone who has anything to do with Yelu Zhongyuan is very cautious. It¡¯s not surprising that Tong Yinlu is of such a background, but is she reliable?  Guanyin was a little worried. Lingzhu said: "Queen, don't worry, I have investigated it. Shan Deng is just a singer and has no big connection with Yelu Zhongyuan and his son.  Now he only depends on one sister.  What's more, in the past few years since she was convicted, she has always been docile and there was nothing wrong with her.  " "That's it!  "Xiao Guanyin nodded affectionately. If that's the case, it doesn't matter. An ordinary singer who has no direct connection with Yelu Zhongyuan and his son can be used. "This girl has some talent. The Queen stays by her side and often plays the zither and writes lyrics.  What a relief!  She is just a slave and a sinner, which can be regarded as a compliment to her, but she should be better than Zhao Weiyi!  "In the eyes of the Khitan people, maybe the Han people are inferior after all! Therefore, Lingzhu has no good impression of musicians of Han origin. Then someone said in surprise: "By the way, Zhao Weiyi doesn't know where he has been recently. He has been  No one there?  If the queen feels bored, she can invite him to play music with Shan Deng. Shan Deng may not be inferior to Zhao Weiyi" "Lingzhu,Don't mention Zhao Weiyi too much recently" Hearing this name, Xiao Guanyin was slightly unhappy and shook his head repeatedly. Firstly, he was unwilling to reveal the whereabouts of this emissary, and secondly, when Zhao Weiyi was mentioned, he could not help but  I thought of Lin Zhaolai and that confused night on the bank of the Liao River. ¡°Why?  But did Zhao Weiyi make the queen angry?  "Lingzhu is usually favored. In addition, after serving for a long time, Xiao Guanyin treats others generously, so sometimes he is not so strict about respect. At this moment, he did not understand the queen's anger, so he continued to ask. " Xiao Guanyin was really a little angry.  , wanted to get angry, but couldn't curse out the words. It took a long time before he whispered: "Lingzhu, you are my personal maid, and you are loyal to me Forget it, I won't hide some things from you.  Well, Zhao Weiyi went out to do something important on my orders.  " "The Queen sent him out?  "Lingzhu was a little surprised, and for a moment he felt that he had talked too much just now. "Yes, let me tell you the truth!  Jun'er is not sick at all, but he is not in Nanjing!  "When mentioning this moment, Xiao Guanyin also sighed helplessly. "What?  Your Highness the Crown Prince is not sick?  Not in Nanjing" Lingzhu was immediately surprised. Isn't the prince recuperating in Youzhou? Isn't this something known to the whole country? Xiao Guanyin shook his head and said: "He took Terry secretly to the Song Dynasty, you know  , Jun'er has a special status, and His Majesty was worried about his safety, so he concealed the information and announced that he was recuperating in Nanjing If he was really sick, I don't have to worry so much.  At least I can take care of him personally, but he went to the Song Dynasty. Both your Majesty and I are beyond our reach, and there is not even any news!  "    "What?  "Lingzhu was so shocked that she couldn't help but expect that the real situation was like this. No wonder the queen didn't think about food and tea, and worried day and night. His Royal Highness was in the Song Dynasty. It was an enemy country, and his life safety was not guaranteed! This matter should be taken seriously.  It was so shocking! Okay, why did the prince need to go to the Song Dynasty? He also brought Princess Terry with him. Really Lingzhu didn't know what to say for a while, and said after a long time: "Zhao Weiyi was ordered to go out  " "Yes, I asked him to sneak into the Song Dynasty to find out the news.  He is a Han Chinese, so he will not attract attention, and he is also loyal and trustworthy!  Maybe you can't find out anything, but it's better than no news at all.  ¡± As for the matter that sent Zhao Weiyi to find Lin Zhao, Xiao Guanyin did not mention it. This is a secret and should not be known to too many people. Especially the love affair on the bank of the Liao River that year is an absolute secret and can only be  God knows, the two of them knew it. Xiao Guanyin deliberately avoided it, and even the closest maid said "That's it!"  Lingzhu finally understood and said hesitantly: "So the queen didn't want to mention Zhao Weiyi's deliberate divergence just now?"  Don¡¯t you think Shan Deng is inferior to Zhao Weiwei?  "Yes, their musical attainments are different. Besides, why should we compare ourselves with each other in such an elegant matter?"  "Xiao Guanyin sighed softly and said: "I think that palace maid named Shan Deng must be overly worried!  " "It doesn't matter, she's just a palace maid. Being promoted by the queen is already a great favor. How dare she" Lingzhu was completely unfazed by this. "Forget it!  Xiao Guanyin waved her hand and said, "Just give her some rewards to make up for it in the future!"  It's night, go to sleep!  "I don't know if I can sleep peacefully tonight? Xiao Guanyin shook his head affectionately and walked into the bedroom. In the garden, the moon was hidden and the stars were visible, and the night was as cool as water!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 505: Sisters¡¯ Thoughts

    Shan Deng walked all the way back, feeling a little depressed.  .?????? Back then, she was a singer in the palace of Emperor Taishu Yelv Chongyuan. Although she was just a singer, she was favored by her master, so her status was naturally relatively high, and she was quite respected on weekdays.  Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Chongyuan and his son were convicted of treason. It was inevitable that the house would be confiscated, and they, the singing girls, became palace slaves.  Because he was born into a family of sinners, Shan Deng's experience was really not good. In recent years, he has been insulted and bullied almost all the time, and he has been wronged. His life is quite miserable.  However, they all gritted their teeth and persevered. This time Shan Deng was selected into the Queen's Palace because of his good performance.  Shan Deng didn¡¯t feel flattered by this. After all, she was still a serving maid, but her treatment might be better in the Queen¡¯s Palace. She didn¡¯t have to work so hard, and she wouldn¡¯t be too humble.  ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because he suffered too much in the past few years, but God took pity on him and gave him some compensation. Shandeng is considered lucky during this period.  Not long after she arrived, Lingzhu, the queen's personal maid, came to her and asked her to play the zither to comfort the queen.  Playing the zither is his favorite, and Shan Deng is naturally willing to do so. At the same time, if he can comfort the queen and gain favor, his life may be much easier!  Queen Xiao Guanyin is the most beautiful and talented woman in the Liao Kingdom. It is a joy to talk about music with such a person!  Ever since, Shan Deng happily agreed.  Moreover, he learned from Lingzhu where the Queen's heart was, and he was able to prescribe the right medicine, which was also very good, and it just touched Xiao Guanyin's heart.  If the story develops according to this rhythm, and the queen favors it, Danden will be able to achieve great success.  But there are always surprises, because Lingzhu accidentally mentioned Zhao Weiyi in one sentence. In order to prevent the secret from being leaked, Xiao Guanyin hurriedly changed the subject, but the method was too direct and the traces were too obvious.  So much so that Shan Deng thought that the queen felt that she was not as good as Zhao Weiyi and did not recognize herself!  Is that really the case?  Zhao Weiyi was a court musician, and Shan Deng had heard several performances. She felt that she seemed to be better.  But the queen doesn¡¯t think so?  Xiao Guanyin doesn¡¯t have the level of appreciation?  How could it be possible for the most talented woman in the Liao Kingdom?  Then there is only one explanation. What he said was duplicity and he was deliberately helping Zhao Weiyi!  This made Shan Deng very unhappy, and he seemed to be greatly stimulated. The special encounters in these years have caused some changes in Shan Deng's mentality.  She could endure a miserable life, endure bullying from others, endure the humiliation and bear the burden, and eke out a living, but she could not let others deny her musical skills.  At that time, she was the most outstanding singer in the imperial uncle's house, and she was highly praised. She had always been extremely confident in her musical talent and talent.  Therefore, she doesn't take others seriously at all. Perhaps this is the only thing she is proud of, and it is also a belief in life, so she is particularly persistent.  But today, this pride and persistence was broken by Queen Xiao Guanyin!  Not as good as Zhao Weiyi?  Are you kidding me?  Shan Deng was very depressed and felt very uncomfortable.  She was unconvinced and always felt that the queen was deliberately helping Zhao Weiyi.  Just because of such a simple little thing, Shan Deng's impression of Xiao Guanyin suddenly deteriorated. She began to recall the days when she was in the emperor's uncle's house. Yelu Zhongyuan also admired and favored her, but she was  Yelu Hongji was killed, and the murderer was Queen Xiao¡¯s husband!  Ever since, in Shan Deng's heart, a trace of persistent dissatisfaction began to ferment, and it began to be linked to hatred, and began to brew continuously However, Shan Deng did not dare to show all this, disrespecting the queen, and his good life  It will be over immediately.  Just hold back, maybe you can only keep your hatred in your heart It was already late at night when I got home. It was a home for the time being. There were only two sisters in a simple room.  Shan Deng put down the guzheng in his arms and saw his younger sister, who was dependent on each other, dressed up in a beautiful way. However, her bun and clothes were a little messy, and she smelled of alcohol. The blush on her face might be the result of being drunk!  "Qingzi, you" Shan Deng was helpless. Although he didn't want to see his sister like this, he couldn't control her at all.  Because my sister Qingzi is someone else's mistress, a slightly disgraceful profession.  However, my sister¡¯s lover is very powerful, and his identity is very important. He is undoubtedly King Yelu Yixin of Zhao!  My younger sister, Qingzi, is younger than me and is even more beautiful. However, she comes from a humble background and is involved in a family of rebellious criminals like Yelu Chongyuan. Her life is very difficult and it is difficult to marry a good husband.  Qingzi has had enough of the poor life before and does not want to be bullied by others. For him, he can only serve others with his beauty.  Speaking of which, the two sisters were really lucky. Qingzi met the King of Zhao, Yelu Yixin, by chance.  His Highness King Zhao saw that he was as beautiful as a flower, gentle and pleasant, and immediately took him into his private room.Of course, she can only be a nameless mistress. After all, her background and rules are there, and there is no way around her.  Qingzi didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with this.  Being able to become King Zhao's mistress is definitely an honor and a blessing. It is a good thing that many people can only dream of!  Qingzi learned a lot by hanging out in the palace and the court. He easily won the favor of Yelu Yixin, and his life naturally changed dramatically.  Recently, Yelu Yixin suddenly returned to Beijing for some unknown reason. During the few days he stayed there, Qingzi had the opportunity to interact with him.  At this moment, he looked like he had just returned from fooling around with Yelu Yixin, and Shan Deng happened to see him.  "Sister, please don't say too much. It is my honor to be with His Highness King Zhao. I will have something to look forward to in the future! Qingzi said in a deep voice: "Is it possible that my sister really wants to be a slave and a maid all her life and die of old age?  In this palace?  " "Okay, it's up to you!  " Shan Deng doesn't want to argue too much with his sister. It won't have any effect anyway. In fact, there is no need. Prairie women are inherently open-minded. If they use Israel to do things, they might be favored by a big man like Yelu Yixin.  I really can find a way out. "Why is my sister so easy-going today?"  "Qingzi was a little surprised. On weekdays, her sister complained and discouraged her. Why is she so uncharacteristic today? Could it be that she was stimulated by something? Looking at Shan Deng's gloomy face, she felt that something was wrong. What happened?  "Didn't sister get called by the maid next to the queen to play the kite?  What's wrong?  "Qingzi asked her confidant without regret. Sisters don't need those polite words. It's better to get straight to the point. "Yes!  "Shan Deng is also a person who has been wronged. He has a good relationship with his sister, so he immediately told what happened today. He also specifically emphasized that Xiao Guanyin was helping Zhao Weiyi and did not take himself seriously. Qingzi was very  Knowing his sister, Qingzi immediately understood the crux of the matter. He originally had a very troublesome matter that he needed to communicate with his sister, but now that something like this has happened, it can be said to be an excellent foreshadowing.  It was all a matter of course. Qingzi seemed to hesitate on purpose: "Sister!  There is something I don¡¯t know whether to say or not!  " "But it doesn't matter!  "Shan Deng wanted to hear his sister's opinion. "Sister, we came from the emperor's uncle's house back then.  The Emperor's uncle and his son also love us sisters very much.  But unexpectedly, the Emperor's uncle and his son were killed later, but I still remember their favor and reward for us!  "Qingzi said this, deliberately pausing for a moment. "Yes, the Emperor's uncle and his son are really good to us. I also remember their kindness!  " Qingzi said angrily: "Then sister doesn't want to repay them?  " "Repay?  How to repay?  Shan Deng said with tears in his eyes: "Many years have passed and they are all gone. Isn't it too late to talk about repayment now?"  " "What about revenge?  "Qingzi asked suddenly and sternly, making people unable to help but get goosebumps. "Revenge?  " Shan Deng's body shook suddenly, and he looked at his sister in disbelief. He didn't say a word for a long time. "Sister, the so-called revenge does not mean that you and I need to do it ourselves.  We just need to pay attention to some things inadvertently.  Then someone will rise up to deal with Yelu Hongji and Xiao Guanyin.  " "Sister, what do you mean?  "Shan Deng looked at his sister in astonishment and realized that this matter was not simple. " Qingzi then said: "To be honest with my sister, King Zhao intended for me to pay attention to the queen's actions, but the distance was far away and I couldn't notice anything at all.  Now it's different with you, everything is much easier!  " "King Zhao?  Shan Deng said in surprise: "Why does King Zhao monitor the queen?"  " "This is unknown. I am a member of King Zhao. I just do what is asked of me.  Qingzi answered simply and confidantly. It turns out that the reason why Yelu Yixin fell in love with her was not all because of her beauty. She probably also took a fancy to his position, which allowed him to be close to Xiao Guanyin.  He knew that Yelu Yixin had a big plan. In addition to being deeply hostile to the crown prince Yelu Jun, he was also extremely afraid of the talented queen Xiao Guanyin. If he could keep track of the queen's movements, everything would be easy.  It's much easier to deal with. So Yelu Yixin noticed Qingzi and Shan Deng. These two people can be won over and used. Originally, Yelu Yixin wanted to get close to and monitor Xiao smoothly.  Guanyin is not easy. However, Shan Deng came into contact with Xiao Guanyin easily because of a chance. And because of a misunderstanding, he became dissatisfied with Xiao Guanyin.The kindness of Yelu Zhongyuan's family made Shan Deng's mood fluctuate greatly.  When his sister Qingzi made such a suggestion, Shan Deng was immediately shaken.  "You don't need us to do anything?" "At least not right now, you just need to pay attention to the queen's every move. This is easy for my sister!" (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 506: Heart and Variables

    Shan Dengben was grateful for Yelu Zhongyuan's kindness and had no good impressions of Yelu Hongji, Xiao Guanyin and others.  In addition, I have received such unfair treatment recently, which makes me feel even worse.  Therefore, sister Qingzi¡¯s persuasion was very effective, and Shan Deng was soon moved.  She didn't understand why King Zhao Yelu Yixin wanted to spy on the queen, but she didn't need to understand.  My sister is already the mistress of King Zhao. This relationship is connected. From now on, I will have to rely on her and just do what I am told.  She knew very well from her experience in the Emperor's uncle's house that she should not ask too many questions about her master's affairs, and the less she knew, the better.  ¡°Besides, my sister said, I can get my revenge in the end.  Not only to avenge his former master Yelu Zhongyuan, but also to avoid the shame of being looked down upon today.  What's more, what I have to do is very simple, as my sister said, it's a piece of cake.  Since then, Xiao Guanyin¡¯s current situation was quickly reported to Yelu Yixin.  It¡¯s not surprising that the queen is worried about her children, but what is he worried about?  Are you afraid that the Song Dynasty people will harm or detain Yelu Jun?  Still worried about the news leaking from the Liao Kingdom Yelu Yixin always felt that Xiao Guanyin was wary of him.  Yelu Hongji didn't realize it, and his trust in him remained the same, but this queen was not only talented but also resourceful?  He actually saw his own threat!  Resourceful?  Yelu Yixin shook his head slightly. He thought it was just a woman who was careful, so the feeling was more obvious!  To be fair, he was unwilling to take Xiao Guanyin seriously.  But no matter what the reason is, Xiao Guanyin must be careful!  After all, she is Yelu Jun's biological mother, except for Yelu Hongji.  Her power is also very great. Empress Xiao of Liao Kingdom has always been extraordinary.  Let her worry.  Anyway, Yelu Jun was still in the Song Dynasty, so it was not certain whether he could come back?  Little Princess Terry cares so much about Lin Zhao, so she must go to him!  This Minister Lin is really courageous. He actually made Han Qi so disgraced. It's really interesting.  But it¡¯s okay, just give some information to your old rival, I think he will like it.  Han Qi, Han Qi, we have been at odds between the north and the south for so many years.  It's rare for us to cooperate tacitly, so don't let me down!  The queen is so beautiful, but I don¡¯t know what it¡¯s like to cry when she falls in love?  I¡¯m really looking forward to it!  By the way, Zhao Weiyi!  Yelu Yixin noticed this name. It was not that he doubted Zhao Weiyi's whereabouts, but he immediately hatched a poisonous plan.  A musician who is so favored by the Queen is a Han Chinese.  Xiao Guanyin has always liked Han poetry and books!  Moreover, Xiao Guanyin often summoned him to discuss poetry and music. He was a man!  Yelu Yixin suddenly felt a little proud. Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult to bring down Xiao Guanyin, but what if the queen loses her virtue and chastity?     Ha ha!  Not in a hurry.  Take it easy!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chanzhou, a city located on the bank of the Yellow River, is not far from Bianjing  .  Originally it was just an ordinary state city, but it had extraordinary significance to the monarchs, ministers and people of the Song Dynasty, and even to the history of the Song Dynasty.  ?Cause¡ª¡ªChanyuan Alliance!  The first year of Jingde reign of Emperor Zhenzong.  Xiao Chuo, the famous Empress Dowager Chengtian of the Liao Kingdom, and Yelu Longxu, the Holy Sect of the Liao Kingdom, personally led their armies southward and swept across the Hebei Road of the Song Dynasty.  The soldiers have arrived at the bank of the Yellow River.  It threatened Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty.  The Liao army was unstoppable, and the Song Dynasty was shaken. Emperor Song Zhenzong panicked and even wanted to move the capital and flee south.  However, he was promptly dissuaded by Prime Minister Kou Zhun, who strongly advocated that Emperor Zhenzong would lead the expedition in person.  Emperor Zhenzong also rushed to the market and reluctantly agreed.  Fortunately, the Song army held fast to the towns behind the Liao army. After Emperor Zhenzong arrived in Chanzhou, the morale of the army was stable and morale was greatly boosted.  The Song army fought bravely and blocked the Liao army at Chanzhou City.  He also shot and killed Liao general Xiao Taolin, which greatly boosted his momentum.  Seeing that the Liao army was at a disadvantage, the Empress Dowager Chengtian knew that the Liao State was unable to destroy the Song Dynasty, and was worried about being attacked from both sides, so she proposed peace.  Song Zhenzong was afraid of enemies and always advocated peace. At the end of the year, he signed a peace treaty with Liao, stipulating that Song would give Liao 100,000 taels of silver and 200,000 pieces of silk every year.  Historically known as the "Chanyuan Alliance".  Now, the most tragic humiliation of Jingkang has not happened yet, and the Chanyuan Alliance is undoubtedly the greatest humiliation of the Song Dynasty.  The monarchs, ministers and ambitious people of the Song Dynasty were all indignant about this.  To avenge the shame of Chanyuan and regain Yanyun has become the greatest ambition and wish of the people of the Song Dynasty.  It is a pity that the later Renzong and Yingzong were both Shoucheng kings and did not achieve this.  It is true that the current emperor Zhao Xu has shown such ambition in every aspect, but can he achieve it?  Judging from the current situation, Zhao Xu is a little confused. As for the future, maybe!  "The Alliance of Chanyuan always wants to avenge its shame!" Han Qi looked up at the tall city wall of Chanzhou, and seemed to still be able to feel the loyalty of Zhenzong Huanghe and Kou Xianggong.My soul, hearing the fighting and shouting of the armed and iron horses, everything was so heavy and vicissitudes of life, I let out such a sigh.  Returning to my hometown from Damingfu, I happened to pass by Chanzhou. Naturally, I felt a little more emotional about the past and present.  "The official family has this idea!" The person speaking behind him is named Han Ping, an old slave of the Han family. He was originally Han Qi's personal pupil, and later became Han Xianggong's confidential secretary. His current status is somewhat similar to  Think tank.  "It's true that I have this intention, but it seems that I fell out with the Liao State over thisthe official family is still not courageous enough after all!" Han Qi's voice was a little low, with helplessness and emotion, and the underlying meaning was particularly pointed.  Han Ping whispered: "There is news from Daming Mansion. Lin Zhaozhen went to see them. It seems that the news is true!" Han Qi shook his head and said: "You can't be wrong. I have seen those two children. They are so knowledgeable and knowledgeable.  The Qi Qi should be the prince of the Liao Kingdom, a native of Bohai? Well, they figured it out. Yelu Hongji loves hunting and ignores government affairs. It is good to have a son. He is very good! With time and continuous experience, he will at least be successful.  The king will be a strong enemy, which is not a good thing for the Song Dynasty! " "Yes, the Song and Liao Dynasty have been able to live in peace, which is also lucky in this regard. The Liao Kingdom is not peaceful, and there are many rebellions.  You don't even want to make progress!" Han Ping sighed: "If the emperor of Liao was as talented as Yelu Longxu, he would have already stepped into the Yellow River. But I heard that Yelu Jun's qualifications are very good.  In the Liao Kingdom, many people compared him to Yelu Longxu. "If Yelu Longxu didn't have Xiao Chuo, would he be able to achieve great things?" "Indeed, the Khitans are probably more concerned about their Empress Dowager Chengtian!"  : "I heard that Yelujun's mother, Xiao Guanyin, was also extraordinary. She was a famous and talented woman. It's not surprising that she raised such an outstanding son! When Xiao Hu saw the rebellion, the queen would have died in the rebellion.  In the end, he was rescued by our minister Lin! Without Xiao Guanyin, it¡¯s hard to say whether Lin Zhao would have given me a rival in the Song Dynasty!¡± It was a complete coincidence that Lin Zhao rescued Xiao Guanyin!  , who could have thought of so many?  Furthermore, is Yelujun's outstanding performance all due to Xiao Guanyin's teachings?  Talent and other factors are important.  Lin Zhao did not save Yelu Jun himself. This attribution is really ridiculous!  But Han Ping just enjoys it.  There is no other reason. Han Ping is an old slave of the Han family and has watched Han Jun grow up.  No matter how incompetent the young master is, he is still a descendant of the Han family, and in Han Ping's eyes, he is a nephew and nephew with deep feelings.  But what's the result?  Han Jun was killed by Lin Zhao.  Moreover, it was still trampled by random horses and no bones were left.  Han Qi was sad and angry about this incident, and so was Han Ping, even more intensely.  After all, he is not as sensitive as Han Qi and needs to exercise restraint, nor can he be as forbearing as Xianggong Han.  Therefore, he has a special hatred for Lin Zhao.  When it comes to revenge, his urgency even exceeds that of Han Qi.  "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore!" Han Qi waved his hand gently, obviously not wanting to talk about these useless things.  "Does the plan still need to go ahead as usual?" Han Ping knew that he had touched the sadness of his old husband again, and he couldn't help but sigh again.  "As usual. Don't let it go if you have the opportunity." "That's right!" Han Ping nodded: "The last time the Manchu ministers were impeached, there was no result. This time" "The last time it was the official meaning. No more  What's the use of impeachment?" Han Qi sighed, he had already determined this outcome.  No matter what role Zhao Xu played in it, Han Qi felt a little chilled and a little angry!  Because of the death of his nephew, there was a gap and a knot between Han Qi and Zhao Xu.  Han Qi has even decided not to interact with Zhao Xu much today, let alone do anything for him!  "Of course it's different this time. It's a big crime to liaise with the Liao Kingdom!" Han Ping seemed to be full of confidence and asked: "By the way, how do you explain the source of the information? Who on earth disclosed the information to you, sir?" Han Qi  He said calmly: "Just go through the channels of the border army. As for who it is, why do we care so much" "That's right! There are many talents in the Liao Kingdom who oppose Yelu Hongji. It's not surprising that someone leaks the news!" Han  Pingdao: "No matter how powerful the Khitan people are, they can't prevent internal ghosts from connecting to foreign countries." "Does the internal network connect to foreign countries?" The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional!  Mr. Han muttered to himself, feeling very uncomfortable.  Speaking more carefully, what should I say about my own behavior?  He got information from the Khitan people and cooperated with the Khitan people to do things for the purpose of revenge.  It was natural to frame Lin Zhao, but it also had to involve the Liao prince Yelu Jun.  If this matter is not controlled well, the consequences will be disastrous!  A war between Song and Liao is also possible. Although Han Qi is not in the position of Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road, Han Qi is stillAs a veteran who cares about his country, he knows very well that the current Song Dynasty cannot withstand such a torment! ?????????????????????????????????? What is the difference between my own approach and that of visiting foreign countries?  For their own personal interests, they ignore the interests of the country.  Did you discuss national integrity with Yelujun last time in Daming Mansion?  Now think about it, what qualifications and dignity do you have to talk about this?  ??Especially now that we are at the foot of Chanzhou City, do we think about how decisive and perseverant Kou Xianggong was back then?  I always thought of becoming the first prime minister of the Song Dynasty, but now it seems that he is far behind the founding Xianggong Zhao and Xianggong Kou of the Zhenzong Dynasty.  Today's actions were even more abominable than when Wen Yanbo secretly bribed Concubine Zhang Han Qi felt ashamed for a moment, even a little ashamed.  After all, he has received the education of Confucius and Mencius since his youth. These things have become an innate standard and a belief that he has adhered to for many years.  But one day, because of personal feelings, you have to do something against your will, which is so difficult and contradictory.  But in the final analysis, he is also a human being and has feelings. In the face of personal joys, anger, sorrows, grievances and hatreds, he cannot take into account so many people.  After all, you still have to give in. If you go against your will, just go against it. You can¡¯t care about so much anymore!  After taking a look at Chanzhou, Han Qi closed his eyes.  Maybe this is God's will!  Why did he receive the news when he happened to be passing through Chanzhou and make such an important decision?  Mr. Kou, after all, I am not as good as you!  Han Qi sighed, even though he felt very uncomfortable, he still managed to overcome it!  "Okay, then I will make arrangements immediately to have Xiongzhou report it, preferably to the Imperial City Division!" "That's fine, it would be more appropriate for the Imperial City Division to come forward!" "It's just that" "  Hurry up, if Lin Zhao himself reports it to the court, it will be useless" "At least Lin Zhao has not made such a move so far, and I don't know how he thinks about it. He dares to make decisions on such a major matter without authorization.  "What if it's reported? We can still make a fuss about it" "Humph, this guy always takes things by surprise, so don't get too proud too early, and don't report this matter too big.  Just do whatever you want!" Han Qi was calm. Although the desire in his heart was quite strong, he was calm enough.  "The old slave will make arrangements as soon as possible and try to report it before him!" Han Ping said: "If he dares to know the information and not report it, then he has no official family and no court, and he will definitely die.  It's very miserable." "Just do it!" Han Qi himself was not sure whether he could kill Lin Zhao, but at least he had to give it a try.  "Yes!" "By the way, has Wen Yanbo arrived at Daming Mansion?" Han Xianggong suddenly remembered something. He didn't say hello to old friends and colleagues, and didn't even have time to formally hand over. He felt a little regretful.  Han Ping said: "We have just arrived at Daming Mansion!" "Let our people immediately restrain their wings, be more calm, and gradually separate from me. Try not to let Wen Kuanfu get the handle, that old fox is very powerful" Han Qi  I was a little worried, so I kept telling him.  "Yes, arrangements have been made to try to get everyone out of the situation" "Escape out?" Han Qi couldn't help but smile bitterly, trying to live in peace as much as possible. It would be good to minimize the big issue.  The only extravagant wish is that Wen Yanbo can make him look more decent.  "By the way, be careful with Wen Kuanfu. I almost forgot about him. He is also a variable!" Thinking of Wen Yanbo, Han Qi felt that things might be a bit uncertain!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 507: The Rabbit is Not Dead, but the Fox Is Sad

    "What? The prince and princess of Liao are in Daming Mansion?" Wen Yanbo was shocked when he heard the news.  "Yes, I didn't expect it, it was an accidental discovery!" Lin Zhao thought about it, since Han Qi already knew about it, if he didn't have a countermeasure in advance, just in case.  Winning over Wen Xianggong is undoubtedly a very good idea. Firstly, Wen Yanbo has the qualifications and strength. Secondly, it can be regarded as the first step in cooperating with Wen Xianggong!  Wen Yanbo was silent for a short time at first. Lin Zhao said that something was difficult. He didn't expect it to be any trouble at all.  This matter is a bit tricky, Lin Zhao would tell himself now, fearing that there was more to the story than that.  "What does Dongyang mean?" Wen Yanbo guessed Lin Zhao's thoughts. This young man felt a bit unfathomable, and it was really difficult to grasp his intentions.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Herein lies the trouble. The Yelu Jun brothers and sisters came to the Song Dynasty privately, not through the diplomatic channels between the two countries. What should we do now? Yelu Hongji, a son like this, has detained the Liao Kingdom's successors.  People? But it will inevitably lead to disputes and conflicts. The war may be imminent. It is not without purpose that Yelu Yixin deployed a large army in Youzhou and even mobilized the Pishi Army for training. The Khitan people are so eager to support their prince and respond in time.  Or, revenge, so how should we deal with this matter? " "Do you mean to keep it or let it go?"  "That's right!" Lin Zhao said: "Should we detain them? Or let them go? Of course, let them go quietly, quietly, as if they had never appeared, or should we let them go with great fanfare and give them a public gift to the Liao Kingdom?  The prince and princess return to the country? " "This" Wen Yanbo said with a smile: "What important matters should be reported to the court? "Obviously.  This is a bit tricky.  Mr. Wen is also more cautious. If possible, he would not wade into this muddy water.  "It stands to reason that this should be the case, but" Lin Zhao said with a somewhat troubled look on his face: "I have already met the Yelujun brothers and sisters. He claimed that he went south just to see the splendor of the Song Dynasty. Now that he has met  I plan to return to the north after that, and I'm leaving now. I'm afraid it's too late to report it to Bianjing Moreover, if this matter is reported, it will definitely be known to the whole court and even the whole country, and it will definitely cause an uproar by then.  There are different opinions and there is a lot of noise. What will Yelu Jun think? So far, the Liao State has not made any announcement, obviously it does not want to be made public. So" "It's just that Yelu Jun is in a bit of trouble.  It's such a big thing. If we don't report it to the officials, but if we don't report it" Wen Yanbo already understood.  Lin Zhao wanted to kill first and then show off again, which was not a good sign.  Although he has the right to act expediently, it is limited to river management matters and involves the relationship between Song and Liao. How can he make the decision without authorization?  By the way, this is his duty as the Hebei Road Xuanfu Envoy, so it makes sense for Lin Zhao to drag him along!  I'm afraid things won't be that simple, right?  Wen Yanbo always felt that there might be something hidden in it.  "Dongyang, to be treasonous, you know about this matter. If you don't say anything, it won't be difficult to send away the Yelujun brothers quietly, right? Why do you have to tell me?" Wen Xianggong looked at Lin Zhao with a half-smile.  His eyes were full of deep exploration.  Sure enough, he is a mature man and he can see through the crux of the problem at a glance. Lin Zhao said in a calm tone: "This is the second tricky point. Yelu Jun came to Daming Mansion to meet a person in private!" "Oh? So, except for  Besides you, does anyone else know his whereabouts?" Wen Yanbo probably understood that this was a case of anger, and that Shi Lang had no choice but to do so.  In order to avoid being guilty of not reporting what he knew, he asked himself to be his witness!  "Yes!" "Who is it?" "Han Qi!" "Ding!"  When Wen Yanbo heard this name, his expression suddenly froze!  Wen Jifu stood beside him and clearly noticed that his father's body was shaking slightly. He was obviously quite shocked.  Things are more complicated than imagined, and much more complicated.  Lin Zhao is really not simple. He is much more powerful than he imagined. He is not just asking himself to testify.  He also knew what the consequences would be if this matter got serious!  "Is it him?" Wen Xianggong tried his best to calm down and asked softly.  "Not bad!" Lin Zhao affirmed: "At that time, someone saw Han Qi going out in plain clothes and chatting in the market for a long time!" "Going out in plain clothes? Chatting in the market?" Wen Jifu heard this and always felt that this scene was a bit funny.  A prince and a prime minister, such a meeting seems a bit shabby and strange!  Lin Zhao added in time: "And someone heard the content of their conversation. They mentioned the Bohai Sea and Hebei Road, which belong to the Song and Liao Dynasties? They are kings and ministers, national integrity and other words!" "How did Dongyang get it?"?These contents?  Will you find this situation?  "Wen Yanbo has already realized that Lin Zhao's tentacles extend very long! "To be honest, Wen Gong, I have sent people to monitor Han Qi!  "Lin Zhao answered frankly. It was just Di Qing's unintentional move that day, but now it has become a deliberate move. After following Han Qi, Lin Zhao is really brave and thoughtful! Wen Yanbo smiled, Han Qi encountered such  The opponent seemed to be unjust for his misfortune! ¡°After discovering Han Jun¡¯s illegal behavior in Bozhou that day, I wondered whether Han Qi had not reported it and was protecting his family.  It is even possible that he is involved in it, or even the mastermind behind it" Lin Zhao said solemnly: "Controlling the river is a major plan of the country, and the government has placed great trust in it, and Zhao dare not let down the trust.  However, Han Qi has a high position and is a veteran of three dynasties. He is highly respected and cannot take measures easily!  So I was just afraid to send someone to spy on him in order to find out whether he was involved, but I didn't want to but accidentally discovered such a situation.  "This reason seems to be very sufficient. It is completely reasonable to monitor Han Qi because of Han Jun's affairs." Lin Zhao continued: "The dignified Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy went out in casual clothes. At that time, he only said that Han Qi was close to the people and easy-going, but my people found out  , Han Qi's purpose of going out this time was very clear, just to meet the two young men, a boy and a girl.  In addition, this young man was very popular, so my subordinates paid attention to it and reported it after arriving at Daming Mansion. Out of curiosity, I personally investigated and discovered that it was the Yelujun brother and sister whom I had met in Liaodong.  Han Qi went out in plain clothes to meet the prince of Liao.  The street market looks noisy.  But it can also deceive people.  The topic of discussion is quite special. This situation is really thought-provoking!  ¡± A very clear and reasonable context, weaving a good story for Mr. Han, and also cleverly explaining how he learned the whereabouts of Yelu Jun. Xiao Guanyin¡¯s instructions and Zhao Weiyi¡¯s appearance were completely covered up.  After hearing this, Wen Yanbo was surprised to find that this matter was a thousand times more complicated than he imagined. Where the prince of Liao should go was already very difficult! It also involved Han Qi, as the new Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy.  There was no way to avoid it, and he was bound to be involved. He didn¡¯t expect that it would be such a difficult matter once he took office. Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but sigh! Han Qi is really worried. Wherever he goes, trouble will happen!  Unlucky, I don¡¯t seem to be relaxed! How to end such a big stall is really not an easy task! ¡°For these two reasons, Zhao Dang was really embarrassed, and he didn¡¯t dare to act rashly. It was so embarrassing.  " Lin Zhao said: "First, I asked Mr. Wen for advice.  Secondly, after all, it involves the Song and Liao affairs.  As well as the personnel affairs of Hebei Road, which are related to the country's major plans, they must be reported to Duke Wen truthfully.  Of course, Zhao may be overly concerned. Han Qi¡¯s contact with Yelu Jun may be due to an official appointment or a position of responsibility. I wonder if Duke Wen knows?  Lin Zhao smiled coquettishly: "Zhaoshi doesn't want to make a joke, let alone be accused of framed ministers!"  " "Hmph!  " Lin Zhao asked for advice? Wen Yanbo shook his head gently. Lin Shilang was talented and clever, so why did he need to give advice himself? This move is really brilliant! How could Zhao Xu suppress Han Qi like this? He would never have appointed him to contact the Liao Kingdom even if he thought about it.  , What's more, there is no such news from the court. Although Wen Xianggong is in the local area, the central government's information is still very well-informed. "So Han Qi was communicating with the prince of Liao in private, and the content of the conversation was just a few keywords, Yu.  Shi Bing can completely tell the story based on the circumstances, and there is still a lot of room for him to show off. It is up to people to decide how to present the truth. I am afraid that Han Qi will not be able to argue Doesn't letting Han Qi become an official still count?  In his opinion, there seemed to be no need for Lin Zhao to pursue Han Qi so fiercely. There seemed to be no deep hatred between them. In the officialdom, everyone paid great attention to proportion. Why did Lin Zhao do this?  ? This Minister Lin is extremely smart, and he is obviously not a reckless person, so his actions are very intriguing! If it is not his personal intention, it can only be his behind It seems that the official Zhao Xu can only understand it this way!  After protecting Lin Zhao in the Bozhou incident, all civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty clearly realized that the people behind Lin Shilang were officials, and Lin Zhao was just the executor.  That's it! It's just that they didn't notice that Lin Shilang gave full play to his subjective initiative in this process, and he also paid attention to the process, which made it a little bigger!  A little magnification is enough to make the courtiers think about things. Ministers are already good at power struggles, and due to their preconceptions, it is easy for them to overthink some things and then go astray.  After all, Han Qi had too many similarities with him, and we had to learn from the past. Wen Xianggong had some of the same concerns, so he just thoughtIt¡¯s over.  Therefore, Lin Zhao only mentioned it briefly, and Wen Xianggong immediately thought of the terrible thing behind this matter.  Is it possible that if he can't become an official, Han Qi will be ruined and killed?  First, dismiss from office in disguise, shake his foundation, and deprive him of his power, and then accuse him and knock him down in one fell swoop.  Throughout the ages, emperors have used this method to deal with powerful ministers, and there are countless precedents.  Han Qi was really unlucky. The fact that he had such a nephew gave Zhao Xu a perfect excuse.  Then he interacted with the prince of Liao Kingdom. It seems to be true?  What does he want to do?  There was no need for Luo Zhi at all. Lin Zhao only needed to grasp this. If Zhao Xu had the intention, he could really ruin his reputation.  Wen Yanbo couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. It was a feeling of sadness.  If this is the case, who will be next if Han Qi is defeated?  Will it be my turn?  Is Zhao Xu so cruel?  The cunning rabbit is dead, the running dogs are cooked, the birds are gone, and the good bow is hidden!  The world is not at peace yet, so there is no room for veterans?  A great achievement that shakes the master?  is it so serious?  But for a suspicious emperor, maybe this is true!  Wen Yanbo glanced at Lin Zhao across from him suspiciously. What role did this young man play?  What is the purpose of saying these words to myself today?  Is it Lin Zhao's own intention, or is it under Zhao Xu's order?  Are you trying to scare the monkeys and beat yourself up?  Or let yourself be an accomplice to kill Han Qi together?  When I came to Hebei Road, I had an unspoken mission, which was to uproot Han Qi's foundation and reorganize Hebei. This was completely reasonable and in line with his own interests. Wen Yanbo did not reject it.  This kind of thing can be done in a gentle way, little by little. Is it necessary to use such a drastic method?  If he was involved in this matter, it would be regarded by the outside world as a suppression of Han Qi and a struggle between the two husbands.  Zhao Xu could withdraw and retreat to avoid the bad reputation of harming his old ministers.  This is allowing yourself to take the blame and be the villain!  Wen Yanbo was reluctant to do this in his heart. Although he and Han Qi did not deal with each other and had conflicts overt and covert, it was not to this extent.  Mr. Wen also wanted to be a gentleman and wanted to preserve his reputation.  ¡°But if you don¡¯t agree, it will be like offending the official family. Will you immediately become the next Han Qi?  They are already extremely respected ministers, and all they want is to spend the rest of their lives in peace, take care of their descendants, and leave a good name in history!  "In the end, reputation is something external to the body, and we can only wait for future generations to seal the coffin for a final conclusion."  The first thing to consider now is to spend the rest of his life peacefully, let alone harm his descendants. Offending the emperor is a very dangerous thing.  Today¡¯s officials are not as kind and generous as Emperor Renzong, and the risks are really too great!  Hebei Road is a pit!  ??If I had known earlier, I would have been willing to take up my official position or resign earlier, rather than wade into this muddy water.  Now that we have arrived at Daming Mansion, there is no way to avoid it. It is no longer possible to escape and retreat unscathed.  From the moment I received the edict, everything was doomed.     well!  So helpless!  The man in the Chui Gong Palace in Bianjing, really Wen Xianggong felt a little afraid and disappointed, and naturally he began to become alienated.  No matter what!  "Is everything in the world not the king's land? Is it the king's ministers who are on the shore of the land? As a human minister, how can I not respect the king?"  If you want me to die, I have to die!  For the current plan, we can only take one step at a time.  In this matter, do your best!  And this Minister Lin, it seems that he really needs to have a good relationship!  (To be continued)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 508: Killing Several Birds with One Stone

    Wen Jifu looked at his father's expression in surprise, although he was still so calm and unfazed.  But he noticed that his father's brows were furrowed and his eyes were extremely solemn, especially his brows were trembling.  This is one of Wen Yanbo's habits. He only reacts when he is surprised or worried. Outsiders don't know this.  Wen Jifu knew clearly that his father's eyebrows did not move very frequently, but they moved up and down a lot. He was obviously very surprised and worried.  Usually such a situation rarely occurs. Lin Zhao just said one thing. What he heard was true. It was indeed a difficult situation, but it was not impossible to solve. Why did his father react like this?  Is it possible that there are other ways to do this?  After following Wen Yanbo for a long time, Wen Jifu still has this awareness.  Lin Zhao's words must have profound meaning, he just saw it himself!  No wonder his father valued Lin Zhao so much and asked him to learn from him. This man was really not simple!  As for the key, I can only ask my father for advice when I have free time!  Wen Jifu was surprised at the same time. He was curious, what could have happened that made his father, who was so calm after the collapse of Mount Tai, so uneasy?  Lin Zhao also noticed Wen Xianggong¡¯s reaction, and thought to himself, the reaction was stronger than expected!  It is inevitable that the rabbit will die and the fox will be sad. It is reasonable for Mr. Wen to have such a reaction.  Lin Zhao felt that he had gone too far?  These words were the final plan he had discussed with Di Qing.  It is very important to properly resolve Yelujun¡¯s matter.  With Lin Zhao's current status and degree of favor, it would not be a bad idea to write directly to Emperor Zhao Xu and explain in a secret memorial.  Presumably Zhao Xu would agree.  He sent Yelu Jun away calmly.  This is the best way.  It not only saved the face of the kings of Song and Liao, but also ensured peace between the two countries.  The Song Dynasty did not have the capital to break up with the Liao Kingdom at the moment, and Zhao Xu did not have the courage and courage.  As long as the matter didn't get too big and few people knew about it, Zhao Xu would definitely be willing to turn the big thing into a trivial matter.  Even though they had such a huge advantage, they still made peace with Xixia, and they no longer had the courage to deal with Liao.  It¡¯s just that this gave Zhao Xu a bad impression, as he always made decisions without authorization.  Although you can find reasonable excuses and seem to have sufficient reasons, if this happens too many times, you will inevitably feel like you are not above the king.  At the moment, I can't break up with Zhao Xu, and I really need Zhao Xu's favor, so I still have to be cautious.  In addition, Han Qi may be involved, which may cause some trouble.  In order to avoid such a situation, Lin Zhao and Di Qing discussed that it would be better to attack directly instead of being passive in defense.  Otherwise, we don¡¯t know the direction and method of Han Qi¡¯s attack.  When the time comes, there will be no need to rush.  Perhaps it was God¡¯s will that Han Qi¡¯s men mistook Yelu Jun for Lin Zhao.  Only then did Han Xianggong want to go and investigate in person.  A few words with Yelu Jun turned out to be a private exchange with the prince of Liao.  For the most part, people would rather believe that they have liaison with an enemy country than they can.  "Those rhetorics can be improvised completely. As long as you are willing, Han Qi doesn't know what they will be said, but it is enough for him to drink a pot.  In this way, there is no need to fear Han Qi's own attack.  Of course, I need a witness and an ally in this matter.  Only in this way can it be easier to explain to the court and really deal a blow to Han Qi.  Wen Yanbo is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate!  As long as he is asked to come forward, Lin Zhao can extract himself from the incident.  Theoretically, Wen Yanbo and Han Qi are enemies. If there is an opportunity to attack each other, they will definitely miss it.  The important thing is that through this incident, control of Hebei Road can be strengthened and Han Qi's old roots can be cleared.     one stone two bird?  No, killing two birds with one stone even Lin Zhao himself made it clear!  The focus is still on Wen Yanbo!  Winning over Wen Yanbo is too important for the future, but how to win over him?  Now go up and tell Wen Yanbo that I am the biological son of Emperor Renzong. I want to take back the throne. Please help me?  Bullshit!  How is it?  Wen Yanbo may still remember Emperor Renzong's kindness, but because of this, he betrayed Zhao Xu and supported himself?  In any case, Zhao Xu is the emperor now. Even if he is not in the right position, he is still considered orthodox. How can he rebel easily?  Unless he has enough strength to challenge Zhao Xu, Wen Xianggong will consider it from the perspective of interests and possibly support him.  This is the most important thing, otherwise who would dare to joke with his family's life and wealth?  If you can¡¯t act rashly, you can only use established strategies.  Dig out Zhao Xu¡¯s wall to build your own house!  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­?If Wen Yanbo and a group of ministers waver again, Zhao Xu may still be able to enjoy the power of the Song Dynasty, but the stability will inevitably decline greatly.  Then there will be an opportunity to take advantage of it!  "If these deviant people resent Zhao Xu for this reason, they will be able to use it for themselves."  If this can be achieved, even if the status of monarch and minister will still be retained, people's aspirations will have quietly changed.  Don¡¯t underestimate this little change. When the time comes, you will have to rely on this little change to win!  It can at least shake Zhao Xu¡¯s foundation.  Now this identity is really wonderful, and it can be carried out under the banner of Zhao Xu.  As long as the method is clever, Zhao Xu's name can be completely used to be a bad guy, making others think that this is all the official's intention.  It can make people frightened, it can make people angry, and it can make Zhao Xu destroy the Great Wall!  The incident in Bozhou is the most classic case. Zhao Xu was completely tricked by himself!  "The evil deeds were done by himself, but more than half of the hatred value was taken away by Zhao Xu. As for what happened to him, Lin Zhao didn't care at all.  As long as these people start to complain and feel a little resentment towards Zhao Xu, the goal will be achieved.  What Lin Zhao wants is reputation among the people and deterrence are enough.  Now the name of Lin Qingtian, who is not afraid of power, has quietly spread among the people of Hebei. This is really the result of the Mingyue Sect's efforts in publicity.  As for the title Guijianchou, Lin Zhao didn't mind, at least it was still very useful for now.  Successful control of people requires both kindness and power. Currently, there are not many opportunities to show kindness, so you must first establish your authority and let everyone in the civil and military dynasty know about Lin Shilang and Weiyuan Hou, so that everyone is afraid.  Establishing authority can intimidate people and attract people at the same time.  The Song Dynasty has always tended to be weak. Aspiring people in the court and passionate young people among the people all hope that a tough king will appear and change the current situation of the Song Dynasty. This is already a yearning and expectation.  Although Zhao Xu worked hard to achieve this, it was a pity that he always talked without practicing. Just a Xining reform, and his prestige was already reduced When the authentic fourth prince turns out to be born in the future, he will definitely  Some people will be yearning for it!  Furthermore, only by establishing prestige can one have power, and Lin Zhao needs power too much now.  You must use the power given by Zhao Xu to fight for your own interests as much as possible.  Use Zhao Xu¡¯s power to destroy his foundation, strengthen his own strength, and let him bear all the bad reputation. As long as it works well, all of this can be done.  Lin Zhao felt a little "unbearable" when Zhao Xu was always taken advantage of!  However, thinking of his father Zhao Zongshi's despicable methods back then, Lin Zhao became merciless. In the fight for the throne, he would use all means to fight for the throne, and there was no need for the slightest mercy towards such a person.  This time Wen Yanbo also wants to achieve the same goal!  Originally, Lin Zhao only wanted to drive Han Qi out of officialdom, as long as he stayed out of the way.  Although he supported Zhao Zongshi back then, he was still a minister of the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty after all. He had worked hard for decades and made many contributions to the internal and external affairs of the Song Dynasty. It was okay to give him a good death.  But it happened that Han Qi knew about Yelu Jun. How could Mr. Han let go of his revenge for killing his nephew so easily?  In order to prevent him from turning back, we can only strike first and kill them all!  Having wronged Mr. Han, everyone subconsciously believed that this was Zhao Xu¡¯s intention.  There are many such examples throughout the ages, and everyone understands them.  Even if Zhao Xu wanted to explain, as an emperor, how should he explain?  This kind of thing is simply getting darker and darker.  At the same time, he used this preconceived idea to get Wen Yanbo to participate. As long as Wen Xianggong participates, he can retreat and be alone!  In this process, what I have to do is very simple, play the role of a thug internally; externally, play the image of being upright and jealous of evil, and have the word "reason" in everything.  A series of actions must be carefully measured to prevent Zhao Xu from doubting his intentions!  Identity is still a secret, this is too important.  Without this special identity, who would suspect that he has ulterior motives?  As for Wen Yanbo, he may find out in the future that he was the one who plotted against them, and he might complain!  Lin Zhao had such worries, but Di Qing thought there was no need to think too much.  Even then, the gap between them and Zhao Xu has been formed, and the connection with Lin Zhao already exists. It is no longer possible to get rid of it and rejoin the team!  At least at that time, Zhao Xu would no longer believe them. They knew whether they were ministers following the dragon or traitors!  Furthermore, this will also allow them to see the Fourth Prince¡¯s methods!  If you can count the ministers like Wen Yanbo, your ability is extraordinary.  This can give people confidence!  By then, how many people will still care about being plotted by the Fourth Prince?What happened?  Being plotted is sometimes an honor!  Lin Zhao only needs to be kind and powerful, and provide timely rewards and compensation. Is he still afraid that no one will join him?  I hope so!  Lin Zhao was still a little worried.  If we can completely win over Mr. Wen, and let him set an example or act as a lobbyist, we will get twice the result with half the effort!  Mr. Wen Xianggong?  How do you decide?  Killing several birds with one stone, this one is the most important!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 509: Jane in the Emperor's Heart

    A few days later, Emperor Zhao Xu received several memorials, the core of which were all about one person - Prince Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom. ? One of the pieces of information came from the Xiongzhou border army, and one piece of information came from the Huangcheng Division¡¯s spies on Hebei Road.  It is claimed that Prince Yelujun of Liao Kingdom and Princess Yelutri had been in the Song Dynasty privately for many days and were currently in Daming Mansion.  The reason why the Liao army in Youzhou was mobilized frequently was precisely for this reason to cooperate and respond.  Finally, it was specially emphasized that Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, had contact with the two.  The first part is just to report the situation, the last thing is the key point.  After the news was made public, the controversy over how to deal with Yelu Jun immediately arose.  Some people say that Yelu Jun is the only son of the Lord of Liao. If he is detained, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to the Liao Kingdom.  With hostages in hand, the Liao Kingdom will also use rat-like weapons to act in the future.  Some people said that this could be used to accuse the Liao Kingdom. What was the prince's intention when he went south and did not send the letter of credence?  This can be used to embarrass Yelujun.  Others said that Yelujun should be received with grand etiquette and then sent home with gifts.  The Liao army in Youzhou mobilizes and exercises frequently and cannot be ignored!  In short, some are adventurous, others are prudent, and as always, there are disagreements.  In addition, there are a lot of impeachments against Lin Zhao!  It is a serious crime to have private dealings with the prince of the Liao Kingdom, and by extension, to communicate with the Liao Kingdom secretly.  Some time ago, Lin Zhao offended many people. When Bozhou died under the horse's hooves, the criminal's relatives and friends mobilized together. The impeachment against Lin Zhao can be said to be overwhelming.  Speaking more carefully, Minister Lin is really in trouble.  However, this is the second time in the past year or two that he has been accused of collaborating with an enemy country. The last time was Xixia, and this time it was Liao.  The entire Song Dynasty was absolutely unique.  So much so that officials from Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites who often went on missions were a little worried.  Will he be implicated in such crimes?  But after all, he is much different from Lin Shilang.  There are so many people who are famous Zhao Xu is not stupid, he can see who is behind this.  How should we deal with such a thing?  In any case, it is not appropriate to interact with the prince of Liao in private.  Since Yelu Jun arrived at Daming Mansion and met with Lin Zhao, why didn't he report it?  Didn't report the information?  Or is there another plan?  These are the two aspects that Zhao Xu cannot tolerate the most.  In addition to being suspicious by nature, Zhao Xu couldn't help but be a little suspicious!  Isn¡¯t Lin Zhao going a little too far?  Although Zhao Xu was not blamed for the last incident in Bozhou.  But he also vaguely felt that Lin Zhao's methods were too drastic.  However, seeing the good results, I didn¡¯t say anything, ignoring the related adverse effects.  But this time, how will Lin Zhao explain?  Only a day or two apart, Zhao Xu received two more memorials!  One was Lin Zhao, who explained the situation of the Yelujun brothers and sisters coming to the Song Dynasty.  The most important thing is the detailed description of how the two brothers and sisters were discovered, and the secret meeting between Han Qi and Yelu Jun is also vividly revealed on the page!  The target of the attack suddenly changed. It was not Lin Shilang's secret affair with the Liao Kingdom, but Han Xianggong.  As expected, it was still a fight between Lin Zhao and Han Qi. ?????????????? Only this time.  The prince of Liao was involved, which made things a little troublesome.  A little tricky.  Once confirmed, the crime becomes more serious.  But the difference is still very obvious. Han Qi used the border army and the Imperial City Division to deliver the news, so it is inevitable that there are some inaccuracies and a sense of making false claims.  There is also a feeling of using public weapons for private use and avenging private revenge, which is inevitable for some damage to Mr. Han's character.  Lin Zhao took the initiative to write a letter, explained what happened, admitted the problem, and even admitted without reservation that he was spying on Han Qi.  The most important thing is the evidence. Not only are the surveillance people able to come forward to testify, but even the stall owner who was selling the Four Treasures of the Study was detained and can come forward to testify. It can be said that the evidence is conclusive.  For Zhao Xu, the biggest difference is not here. ?? Han Qi¡¯s side is Mingzou, and Lin Zhao¡¯s side is Mingzou!  Just this little difference makes a huge difference.  The Ming Dynasty memorial passed through the political hall, and all the prime ministers and officials in the central government could see it. Therefore, everyone in the court knew that it was bound to be an uproar.  Quarrel is inevitable, and this is the situation now.  You must know that Zhao Xu has hated quarreling the most in recent years. This alone made him a little upset.  Lin Zhao was very considerate. If something went wrong, he would suppress the matter first, and then secretly inform the officials to ask for instructions and proceed as usual, so that the whole city would not be in trouble.  Especially the issue of Ye Lujun's whereabouts is too sensitive, so it is best to deal with it in a low-key manner.  Once the matter was made public and the courtiers quarreled, what should Zhao Xu do?  Detain Yelujun?  He did not have the courage to break up with the Liao Kingdom.  Let Yelu Jun go?  He also seemed a little afraid of the Liao Kingdom, and it was difficult to save his face.  This is deliberately trying to make it difficult for me to get off the tiger!  While Zhao Xu was feeling emotional, he also had a clear understanding of the two's intentions.  Han Qi intends to use North Korea and China toHe used the advice of his ministers and the pressure of public opinion to force him to deal with Lin Zhao.  As everyone knows, after the Lu Huiqing incident, what Zhao Xu resented the most was someone taking advantage of him.  It is even more abominable to blatantly embarrass yourself in this way.  And involving the relationship between Song and Liao, it is not possible to make the war, and the Song Dynasty could not stand the toss.  Has Han Qi never thought about this problem?  Abusing power for personal gain, regardless of national interests, is really Although Lin Zhao had his own intentions, he concealed it very well.  This was due to his understanding of Zhao Xu, his daily contacts, the opinions of Cao and Zhao Fukang, Mingyue Sect's attention to everything, and his own prediction of history. Lin Zhao was able to make good use of Zhao Xu's mentality and put things into perspective.  Done just right.  Lin Zhao made it very clear in his secret report that this matter was rather troublesome. Perhaps it was an accident and Xianggong Han might not have done anything wrong.  He defended Han Qi everywhere and kept his attitude very low.  The key point is to handle the matter in a low-key manner, euphemistically expressing the intention not to embarrass the official family and not cause any trouble.  In comparison, Han Qi's side was very powerful, but it made things difficult for the officials.  Lin Zhao, on the other hand, kept an unusually low profile, saying that he did not fight or grab, had no ulterior motives, and was just seeking truth from facts.  According to the actual report, as for how to make a decision, everything is left to the Holy Judgment.  "Let's be clear about one thing. The emperor has the final say in the Song Dynasty!" Lin Zhao looked at Di Qing with a smile and said leisurely: "The Song Dynasty is indeed enlightened, but the monarchy is sacred, and the emperor still has supreme power. Father, the emperor is  The emperor's behavior was quite gentle and he was very lenient to his subjects. Over the past few decades, some people had the illusion that the emperor of the Song Dynasty was easy to bully and became more domineering! But they were wrong no matter how many impeachments they had!  Anyway, the final decision is still made by Zhao Xu in Chui Gong Palace. Unlike his father, Zhao Xu is arrogant but narrow-minded, especially when he is still young Just look at how he demoted many ministers in order to support Wang Anshi.  It can be seen that this official is narrow-minded and self-willed! So, instead of making a big noise, it is better to be simple in the emperor's heart to comfort the emperor's heart!" Di Qing asked: "Master, are you sure?"  "I'm 70% sure!" Lin Zhao said: "Zhao Xu was still very young. As a prince in his early years, he had to perform well as a prince, which would have been very restrictive. In other words, the emperor's adolescence well, it was a period of stable personality.  Somewhat delayed Even though he is now in his twenties, he still has a youthful and rebellious nature, so the greater the pressure, the greater the backlash. The more you ask him to go east, the more likely he is to go west.  If he doesn't get his way, it can only be counterproductive!" Lin Zhao paused slightly and continued: "What's more, what will Zhao Xu think in his heart when Wen Yanbo is on our side?" Di Qing said: "Yes, just these few days.  After this incident, the young master seems to be a lonely minister" "It's good to be a lonely minister for the time being. At least you won't be suspected by Zhao Xu, so you can be so free and make arrangements calmly!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "Look at Han!  My husband, I have left the court, but there are still so many people responding. Can Zhao Xu feel relieved? " Take your time?"  Is this really possible?  Di Qing murmured to himself, thoughtfully!  But one thing is true. Zhao Xu became a little angry when he saw the impeachment memorials pouring in like a tide.  In his opinion, the normal situation should be for everyone to discuss how to solve Yelujun's matter, not to impeach Lin Zhao.  "You have ulterior motives!"  Especially with so many people supporting him, Han Qi¡¯s influence in the DPRK is still very strong. It seems that just letting him leave is not enough.  If this trend cannot be suppressed, why not rebel?  If other ministers continue to follow suit, will there be peace in the future?  When Zhao Xu thought of this, he felt strong dissatisfaction in his heart.  It seems that Mr. Han has a very deep foundation in the DPRK. I wonder how Wen Yanbo is doing?  While Zhao Xu was thinking about this matter, Wen Yanbo's memorials arrived in Bianjing.  As the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road and the general magistrate of Daming Mansion, it would be strange for him to stay out of the matter or not know about such a big thing.  Wen Yanbo said that his source of information was Lin Zhao.  Zhao Xu was very satisfied with this.  The matter was urgent, and while Lin Zhao could not ask for instructions from Bianjing, it was also right to ask the Xuanfu envoy from Hebei Road to discuss and solve the problem. After all, Wen Yanbo was highly respected and experienced. He was the highest official in Hebei Road administratively, so it was his job to deal with these matters.  Terms of reference.  ??At least it shows that Lin Zhao did not make his own decisions.  How did Zhao Xu know that behind the lack of self-assertion, there was Da Da's assertion?  Wen Yanbo said that after receiving Lin Zhao¡¯s report, he investigated the case.  The so-called investigation is to confirm whether Han Qi has had contact with Yelu Jun.  The testimonies of several witnesses have been sent along with the secret report. With Wen Yanbo coming forward, it becomes more impartial.  There is no intersection between Lin Zhao and Wen Yanbo.There will be no collusion between them.  After all, one is a rising star and the other is a veteran of three dynasties, two types of people who don't get along at all.  Furthermore, Han Qi¡¯s fate lies ahead, and Wen Yanbo should be very aware of it, right?  At the same time, Wen Yanbo also gave his opinions on how to handle the Yelujun incident.  It must be handled in a low-key manner. If Yelu Jun is not recognized in the Song Dynasty, it will be treated as if the incident never happened, and then sent back to the Liao Kingdom.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 510: A hundred secrets and a sparse

    If it is admitted that Yelu Jun was in the Song Dynasty, there will definitely be trouble.  His identity was disclosed, but the Liao Kingdom did not. It was obvious that they did not want to make it public. If the matter had to be brought to light, both parties would inevitably be a little embarrassed.  At that time, it will have a negative impact on Yelu Jun and Yelu Hongji. It is definitely not a wise move to offend two Liao lords at once.  The most important thing is, what should we do after publicly recognizing Yelu Jun¡¯s identity?  Zhao Xu will be unable to get off the tiger!  Are you inviting Yelu Jun to come to Bianjing?  And then seize it?  House arrest?  Even killing?  No matter what you do, you will offend the Liao Kingdom.  Now Yelu Yixin is waiting in Youzhou with nearly 100,000 troops, making frequent mobilizations in order to support and coordinate with their Crown Prince.  If Yelu Jun is moved even a little bit today, the Liao army may come to the city tomorrow and blood will flow like a river.  It is nonsense to say that without Yelu Jun, there will be no successors to the Liao Kingdom.  Yelu Hongji was in his prime, wouldn't he have another son?  Wen Yanbo also said something very practical, don't you hear that the eldest son has succeeded to the throne?  Without Yelu Jun as his biological son, it would be okay for Yelu Hongji to adopt a descendant of the clan.  Zhao Xu knew this very well. His father, Zhao Zongshi, was the first emperor of the Song Dynasty to succeed to the throne as his eldest son.  As for the theory of throwing a rat into a trap, it must be based on a certain degree of strength and determination.  Yelu Hongji is worried about his son, maybe he really doesn¡¯t dare to do anything?  But it doesn't mean that the same is true for other forces in the Liao Kingdom.  Besides, is detaining someone under house arrest a long-term solution?  Whether he was released or killed directly, the final result was crazy revenge from the Liao Kingdom.  The situation on Hebei Road is a mess, if the Liao army really comes to kill them.  Zhao Xu really didn't know how to deal with it.  At least right now, he doesn¡¯t have the strength and energy.  Therefore, the Liao Kingdom cannot be allowed to use rat-averse weapon.  It will also make it difficult for the Song Dynasty to ride a tiger!  But it seems unreasonable to let Yelujun go like this!  Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was let go in vain?  Doesn't it mean that the officials have no determination to fight against the Liao Kingdom?  Are you even afraid of the Liao Kingdom?  This undoubtedly affects his image as a wise and powerful person in the minds of ministers!  So, no matter which choice you make, it¡¯s very troublesome!  Ever since, Wen Yanbo was considerate of the officials and came up with such a solution.  They didn't recognize Yelu Jun's coming to the Song Dynasty at all. Anyway, there was public news from the Liao Kingdom that the prince was recuperating in Youzhou.  Thus.  Song and Liao had a tacit understanding, and the matter was settled in a low-key manner.  Wen Yanbo said that this matter can be announced in his name.  The Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road said he didn't see anyone. What can you do?  After all, there was no very conclusive evidence in the previous report. Is the authority of Mr. Wen enough to make people speechless?  Who dares to stand up and say that the respected Mr. Wen is lying?  Even if it is a real thing, the Song and Liao countries have a tacit understanding and the cooperation of several high-ranking local officials can do it flawlessly.  In this way, Yelu Jun returned to the Liao Kingdom safely, and there was temporary peace between Song and Liao.  The face of the emperor and the Song Dynasty will not be damaged.  In fact, Zhao Xu did plan this way.  Right now, Yelujun must be allowed to leave smoothly.  Wen Xianggong clearly listed the pros and cons, everything was easily solved, and Zhao Xu felt very comfortable.  This matter was covered up openly, so the storm of impeachment of Lin Zhao should naturally stop.  Yelu Jun never came to the Song Dynasty. How could Lin Zhao be guilty of secretly liaising with the Liao Kingdom?  "False accusations, obvious false accusations, fabricated facts!  Of course, the matter of Han Qi's secret affair with Liao Kingdom was naturally dropped.  Wen Yanbo said that this incident might be just a coincidence. After all, there is no solid evidence. Han Qi is an important minister of the country. If there is no solid evidence, he should not act rashly.  Wen Yanbo also begged for mercy in private, saying that Han Qi was a veteran minister and had contributed a lot to the imperial court's offensive. If possible, he would ask the officials to take into account his past achievements and let him go!  If Xianggong Han knew that his old rival was interceding for him, should he be moved?  In Zhao Xu's view, Wen Yanbo was showing loyalty to him in disguise, or it could also be said to be awe!  It proves that Han Qi's experience has shocked him, and the effect of killing chickens to scare monkeys has been achieved.  Wen Yanbo interceded for Han Qi out of concern for his colleagues. In fact, he was interceding for himself.  No matter what!  Han Qi has fallen, and there are still many places where veterans can be used, so let's keep Mr. Wen for now!  But in fact, Wen Yanbo's plea for Han Qi was not because of his friendship with Jinshi in the same year and decades of serving as officials in the same dynasty. In fact, it was more of a temptation.  Wen Yanbo wanted to hear this move to test, where is Zhao Xu's bottom line?  In this way, you can also act properly and pay attention to propriety!  Let Han Qi go!  Zhao Xu has no objection to this. After all, doing too much will make people feel chilling. Whether it is public opinion or future history books, he will be criticized.  What's more, Han Qi became an official,?Retaining the title of Wei Guogong, he also specially gave Situ the honorary position of concurrent minister. At this time, continuing to punish him is a bit of a slap in the face.  The little emperor is also a person who cherishes feathers!  Wen Yanbo is right. After all, Han Qi has made contributions to the Song Dynasty. Giving him a decent escape route and a peaceful old age can be regarded as the most benevolent thing!  However, Han Qi can be forgiven, but his subordinates cannot be forgiven.  "Subsequently, Zhao Xu issued an edict to Wen Yanbo, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road, to verify that what Yelu Jun said in Daming Mansion was pure nonsense.  Some people were dumbfounded and participated without understanding the situation, which was inevitably a bit embarrassing.  Some people also think that the official family and Wen Xianggong jointly acted.  But is there any evidence?  So what if there is?  One is the emperor and the other is the prime minister. They cannot be offended at all!  The smarter people immediately thought of the reason why the emperor was in trouble, but some people could only see the surface and stubbornly believed that it was the officials who were protecting Minister Lin as always.  Lin Zhaosheng¡¯s favor is extraordinary!  Zhao Xu did not stop there, and immediately accused relevant persons of reporting false information and conducting false investigations.  As a result, dozens of people were implicated, most of whom were inextricably linked to Mr. Han.  Among them are several of his disciples and specially recommended people.  The officials are trying to completely destroy Xianggong Han¡¯s foundation!  Everyone realized that Han Qi's era was over.  The officials related to it were even more frightened, fearing that they would be implicated in some way. For a while, the court felt much more peaceful.  Lin Zhao, who was in Daming Mansion, was relieved when he received the news!  All the problems have been solved, his charges have been cleared, and he has made amends for Han Xianggong. He has brought Xianggong Wen to stand on the same line. At the same time, he can also fulfill Xiao Guanyin's instructions and send the Yelujun brothers and sisters back to the Liao Kingdom safely.  Everything seems perfect!  But even under such circumstances, a small problem happened, and the source was still at the core of the incident, the prince of Liao Dynasty, Yelu Jun, who was unwilling to be left alone!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 511: Gao Taotao¡¯s Worry

    Yelujun didn't know that a dispute had arisen within the Song Dynasty surrounding him.  It was his wish to leave the Song Dynasty and return safely. After a while, he also realized that his behavior was a bit impulsive. The Song Dynasty was not as safe as he imagined, so it would be better to leave earlier.  The response from the Song Dynasty made him somewhat proud.  He kept quiet and refused to admit that he had been to the Song Dynasty at all, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.  In Yelujun¡¯s view, the Song Dynasty¡¯s behavior was a symbol of weakness.  They are not strong enough and dare not become enemies with the Liao Kingdom.  Even in the Song Dynasty, he didn't dare to do anything. This was obviously out of fear.  The emperor of the Song Dynasty did not want to ride a tiger but was actually unconfident and afraid!  Understanding this may be the biggest gain from this trip south!  In the future, it will be easier to lead the army directly south, and it will be smoother for horses to ride on the Yellow River. At least at this moment, Yelu Jun's confidence is doubled.  But this is fine, as long as everyone knows about it, even if the people of the Song Dynasty dare not do anything to themselves, it will cause unnecessary trouble in the Liao Kingdom.  As a prince, he took the risk to go to an enemy country privately. If this kind of thing spread, it would have an impact on his character and reputation.  ¡°Maybe it was because of too much contact with people from the Song Dynasty, but now some officials in the Liao Kingdom have also suffered from verbal problems, and there must be many impeachments and admonitions.  Yelujun didn't want to be so annoying, let alone embarrass his father, queen and mother.  It's best to solve it this way, and everyone will be in peace.  There was just one thing: I didn¡¯t fight Lin Zhao when I came here, and my plan to deal with him was not implemented.  This made him feel that it was a pity that a very important link was missing.  About this.  Yelujun was a little unwilling.  He felt that he must create some trouble for Lin Zhao before leaving!  Talents like Minister Lin.  Everyone wants to recruit him, hehe!  So, Yelu Jun immediately wrote a letter to recruit Lin Zhao.  I thought to myself, what would be the result if this letter appeared on the imperial record of the Song Dynasty emperor?  Will Lin Zhao be unable to eat and walk around?  Just thinking about it makes me look forward to it!  "However, it was impossible to deliver it directly to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty without revealing his identity.  So Yelujun thought of a compromise, which was to use Wen Yanbo, the Song Dynasty's Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy.  Ask him to convey it on your behalf!  Yelu Jun didn¡¯t know that the relationship between Wen Xianggong and Lin Shilang was very close. On the surface, it was just a ceremonial exchange between the two, and there was no deep-seated relationship.  What connection can a new Xuanfu envoy, a former prime minister have with a rising star?  As a result, Yelujun's letter was cleverly delivered to Wen Yanbo.  If it is really Yelu Jun¡¯s letter soliciting Lin Zhao, then maybe it will be sent to Bianjing.  Many things Lin Zhao has done before may also arouse suspicion.  Wen Yanbo is a mature person, and he can tell the clues to many things with just the slightest clue.  But it happened that there was a slight mistake in this letter. When it was delivered to Mr. Wen, the content had changed slightly, and even the signature had changed.  It¡¯s not Yelujun.  But Princess Yelutri of Liao Kingdom.  The little princess discovered the letter written by her brother. She was very smart and immediately realized that the content was endangering Lin Zhao.  When she came to Daming Mansion, her eldest brother took good care of her, and she didn't want him to get into any trouble.  Yelutri is very kind.  She never thought that this was a deliberate plan by her brother, and she just thought it was Yelujun who was not careful.  Because of face.  It is not easy for Yelutri to find his brother.  Firstly, it refutes his brother's face, and secondly, he wants to be said to have his heart set on Lin Zhao and is in love, so as to avoid embarrassment.  Even if this is indeed the case, the little princess is shy and doesn¡¯t want others to tell her.  At the same time, I am also deeply worried. I and my eldest brother are in a foreign country and have very different statuses. Can we have a future together?  If the eldest brother can go to the Liao Kingdom, it would be great, but you can't cause him any trouble!  So the little princess made the decision privately and modified the content of the letter.  So, what Wen Xianggong saw was a letter with the flavor of a girl's longing for love. The little princess of the Liao Kingdom affectionately invited Lin Shilang to visit the Liao Kingdom as a guest!  Wen Yanbo just smiled, Lin Zhao was really capable, and he actually made the little princess of Liao fall in love with him.  In Mr. Wen's view, this was just the messy thoughts of a child.  Lin Zhao already has several wives and concubines, and Yelu Tri is the most respected princess. There will be no intersection between the two.  This kind of thing cannot be put on the table at all. If word spreads about it, it will bring bad reputation to the princess of Liao Kingdom and cause unnecessary disputes.  So the letter was not sent to Bianjing, but was handed over to Lin Zhao.  As a result, Lin Zhao was really embarrassed. Was Mu Sihong really right? Yelu Tri was interested in him?  What is this thing called?  The relationship between me and Xiao Guanyin is like that. If there is something else between me and this little girl, wouldn¡¯t it be I am not a mother and daughter.?Ah!  Lin Shilang shouted loudly that he was very pure and pretended not to know!  Yes, that¡¯s it!  "Anyway, after the little princess returned to Liao Kingdom, they had no intersection with each other anymore, and she didn't have to worry about anything causing trouble!  So they immediately arranged for the Yelujun brothers and sisters to return to China. The imperial court no longer recognized them as being in the Song Dynasty, so it would definitely not be possible to escort them publicly through normal channels, let alone send an army to escort them.  Therefore, Lin Zhao sent several of his personal followers to protect them from leaving.  Mingyue Sect was secretly protecting Xiao Guanyin, and there must be no mistakes in what Xiao Guanyin promised.  Wen Yanbo stepped in to take care of the border troops and allowed the group to pass safely.  As long as there is no big fanfare, there are only a few people, and the order is personally given by the Xuanfu envoy, the border troops will naturally not dare to embarrass themselves.  Especially since they misreported the news and had just been reprimanded by the emperor, and of course mainly from Han Xianggong's old subordinates, they did not dare to say anything, behaved very low-key, and did not dare to ask questions at all.  So, brother and sister Yelujun returned to Liao safely.  As a result, Young Master Yelu Yixin had to be a little disappointed, but he had to pretend to be extremely worried and very happy to welcome the return of the prince and princess.  As a result, the prince's illness finally recovered and he could return to Beijing. Lord Yelu Hongji and Queen Xiao Guanyin of Liao Dynasty could finally feel relieved.  Yelu Yixin is so disappointed, and Han Qi is so disappointing.  Didn¡¯t you hear that the trouble has already reached Song Ting?  Why did it end in nothing?  It seems that such a gentle approach will not work, targeting the prince.  Still need to think of another way.  Yelujun can't do it here, so he can only take the queen's idea first!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In fact, it¡¯s no wonder Han Qi. Before that, his expectations for dealing with Lin Zhao this time were not  too high.  Just to avenge his nephew, he cannot let go of any possibility.  But Mr. Han never expected that he would be defeated so miserably and so directly!  Faced with the impeachment and debate between civil and military officials, the emperor directly refused to admit it.  Take the fire out of the cauldron!  If Yelu Jun does not exist, how can Lin Zhao's crime of liaison with the enemy exist?  The variable turned out to be Wen Yanbo!  Because it was Wen Yanbo who came forward to testify.  The words of the highly respected Prime Minister Wen are the best proof.  Who dares to question Mr. Wen¡¯s lies?  As soon as we arrived at Daming Mansion, we put on a pair of trousers with Zhao Xu. Mr. Wen Kuan, you are even more despicable than I imagined!  Han Qi didn't know the inside story, so he determined that Wen Yanbo and Zhao Xu were teaming up to deal with him.  This time Han Qi also suffered heavy losses in order to strengthen the weight of impeachment.  He used a lot of his own power.  Zhao Xu also dealt a ruthless blow, especially focusing on cleaning up his disciples and former officials.  ??The emperor can¡¯t tolerate himself at all?  Regarding the secret report between Lin Zhao and Wen Yanbo that he had contact with Yelu Jun, there was still a little bit of news, and Han Qi learned about it through his own special news channel.  I didn¡¯t expect that an unexpected move would cause such a big trouble!  Han Qi was helpless and understood that the emperor was afraid of him.  This incident was also a trigger.  If he had not been a veteran of three dynasties and had contributed to the Song Dynasty, I would have been convicted and imprisoned, without even the last trace of dignity left!  No matter what, no matter what!  That being the case.  Then let it go completely!  Han Qi knows that he will stay in love any longer.  It doesn¡¯t do you any good!  Everything was given by Zhao Xu and Lin Zhao.  Han Qi was even thinking, could Yelujun be the helper invited by Lin Zhao?  Otherwise, the misunderstanding was too much of a coincidence!  Maybe this is God's will, and you really deserve to be unlucky!  After this incident, let alone the matter of revenge, Han Xianggong's power in the court suffered a huge blow and he completely faded out of the political stage of the Song Dynasty.  In this way, all the ministers saw it, and they naturally understood the principle of killing chickens to scare monkeys.  The young emperor is not easy to mess with!  Mr. Han is already on the right track, how can others dare to be careless?  Zeng Gongliang took the initiative to become an official. Although the old husband Fu Bi still insisted on it, he was also extremely low-key.  He is a highly respected person and has never been arrogant, so his situation is relatively good.  But as you get older, it¡¯s only a matter of time before you become an official.  Wen Yanbo was also very low-key and very obedient to the emperor.  Caused by stress!  All ministers who have some authority and some disrespect will understand this deeply.  For a while, everyone kept a low profile and did not dare to disagree with the officials.  For a moment, Zhao Xu felt like he was the only one in the world.  The resistance in the court regarding the reform suddenly became much smaller, and there was a feeling of smooth flow.  The effect is really good!  Zhao Xu was not necessarily happy about the reform. He had great power and the pleasure of life and death made him particularly comfortable.  This was just the beginning. Now they were only frightened by Han Qi's incident, and they were not completely obedient.  The most important thing is?Power is not fully concentrated in one's own hands.  This is the fundamental point. It seems that we need to think of a way!  Zhao Xu was very proud of this, but some people shook their heads.  Luoyang, a cozy home by the Luoshui River, the peonies are blooming with their last splendor of the year, which is a unique sight.  Shao Yong and Zhang Zai walked slowly, enjoying the flowers and chatting.  Zhang Zai has been living here since he came to Luoyang last year to help Zhongshi Dao redress his grievances.  As I get older, I don¡¯t want to be busy on the road all the time. In my later years, I always think about writing books. Luoyang has a gathering of erudite scholars and masters like Shao Yong, so it¡¯s good to have regular communication.  So Mr. Zhang Zai stayed. He was already very famous, and his two cousins ??Cheng Yi and Cheng Hao were also famous, so many people came to ask for advice. Zhang Zai never tired of it and was obsessed with learning.  When he had nothing to do, he would go out to visit and drink tea. Shao Yong was knowledgeable, he was a famous residence in Luoyang, and his home was in a beautiful place like Tianjin Bridge, so Mr. Zhang Zai often came here.  With Master Shao Yong, in addition to talking about academic matters, the two of them also often talked about government affairs.  "I didn't expect Han Qi to fall so quickly!" They have friends like Sima Guang in the court.  There are countless disciples and former officials who are officials, so they can learn the news from the DPRK at the first time.  Shao Yong sighed: "It is said that things must be reversed when they are extreme. Han Qi has been the prime minister and assistant since the Renzong Dynasty. He was already favored and favored by many people. But Han Qi seemed not very satisfied. He wanted to be obsessed with the merit of following the dragon, but forgot  If the water is full, it will overflow, and you may even drown yourself!" "It is the emperor and the courtiers who have the intention!" "Yes, the officials are very capable, and Han Qi is the one who left.  The tea is cold!" Zhang Zai whispered: "I wonder what Yaofu thinks of the official's move?" "This" Shao Yong hesitated and said with a smile: "The official is still young and is a bit headstrong!  It is absolutely inappropriate to accuse the emperor.  However, the two of them talked privately and no outsiders knew about it.  Furthermore, they are both two highly respected close friends.  In daily life, there are often words of "rebellion and immorality", so there is no need to avoid it.  "You are self-willed!" Zhang Zai quite agreed: "Just look at the official support for Wang Anshi over the years. Even Sima Junshi and others have been demoted many times." "If you want to enrich the country and strengthen the army, you must also have great power. Officials  The family wants to pursue everything! "Shao Yong said: "Han Qi is in the way. He is obsessed with fame. How can the official family miss it this time?  Said: "Speaking of which, Lin Dongyang is really powerful. This time he is an evil star on Hebei Road!" "Lin Dongyang is not an easy person. Wherever he goes, things will be turned upside down!" Shao Yong knows best, but Lin Dongyang will definitely  It's not simple!  Zhang Zai said: "However, he is very good at controlling the river. From the news in Bianjing, it seems that the river control plan he proposed can indeed be successful. The breach was blocked in less than a month. This is an unprecedented speed!"  "Yes, the evil star is true, but every time Lin Dongyang goes to a place, it will be extremely prosperous after earth-shaking changes. From this, we can see that he is also a lucky star!" Both of them knew a lot about Lin Zhao, and they both agreed.  Be optimistic.  At a young age, there is always a lot to be accomplished.  "Yes, Lucky Star, control the river and water, and benefit the people on both sides of the strait!" Shao Yong smiled softly, looked up at the sky, and said silently in his heart: You will not only benefit both sides of the Yellow River, I am waiting for you to benefit the world!  But why are you so close to Zhao Xu?  Is there a plan?  Or Master Shao Yong is very powerful, and sometimes he can predict the results, but the process there are too many changes, and sometimes there are tricks that are unpredictable!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Compared with the emotions expressed by Shao Yong and others, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao was worried.  She naturally heard about what happened in the court, and she was surprised. She didn¡¯t expect her son to actually attack Han Qi!  Han Qi is a minister of the Yingzong, and she knows best that if Han Qi had not insisted on helping, it would be difficult for her husband to ascend to the position of crown prince.  Therefore, she was somewhat grateful to Han Qi, and she had always been generous and treated him specially.  The most important thing is that Han Qi has always been loyal and never had second thoughts.  But if you give birth to a son, you can¡¯t tolerate him!  When talking about how big of a mistake Han Qi made on Hebei Road, Gao Taotao shook his head gently.  Protecting your nephew is really not a big deal!  After all, it was only his nephew who made the mistake. After all, there was blood and family ties, and it was human nature to protect his nephew. For this, it was really too much to accuse Han Qi and force him so hard.  &nbsp; Gao Taotao knows best what his son thinks.     that power!  Everything is caused by power!  Gao Taotao understands his son's obsession and desire for power better than others. For the sake of power, he has dealt with the clan for the past few years, but now even the old ministers can take action.  The son is very tough for power.  Even he, the mother, and his younger brother Zhao Hao are suspicious.  In fact, Gao Taotao is also a very powerful woman.  In the original history, Shenzong Zhao Xu died early. He supported the prince to ascend the throne as Zhezong and assisted the government as the empress dowager for many years.  This alone is the best proof.  But now it is difficult to participate!  In the early years, in order to help her husband compete for the throne of the crown prince, she had to show her virtuous and virtuous character, and she had to show the magnanimity and virtues of a mother in front of others, so many women were suppressed.  After her husband ascended the throne, she became the queen and had the opportunity to get some power.  However, her husband passed away when the foundation was not stable, and she had no chance.  By the time her son came to power, she was already the Queen Mother.  Although the queen mothers of the Song Dynasty all had power and could participate in political affairs.  But a very important premise is that the prince is young, but the son is already an adult when he ascends the throne, even if he is just an adult.  What's more, there is also the Empress Dowager Cao above. If everyone is involved in political affairs, who has the final say?  At the same time, Gao Taotao is afraid of falling out with his son and brother!  She always loved her second son Zhao Hao. If she participated in political affairs again, her eldest son Zhao Xu might think that she was scheming for her second son, which would be terrible.  She has seen how the eldest son is ruthless and cruel.  She didn't want to see the tragic scene of fratricide. A loving mother, a filial son, and respectful brothers and sisters. This was the best situation.  It is precisely because of these many factors that Gao Taotao had no choice but to suppress his desire and not participate in political affairs.  But participation does not mean that you don¡¯t care. Gao Taotao will hear about any disturbance in the court.  This time, Han Qi's fate deeply touched him. Gao Taotao also realized his son's willfulness, and at the same time felt that his son's behavior was very inappropriate and seemed to be self-destroying the Great Wall!  The son is completely unaware. Should I, as a mother, remind him?  But what to say?  Even if he said it, would he be able to listen?  Gao Taotao couldn't help but sigh. It's really annoying to have a disobedient son as emperor!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m. to read.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 512: Time waits not for us

    Gao Taotao is worried about his son's throne, while Di Qing is worried about the young master's future.  The matter on Hebei Road has basically come to an end. Overall, everything went smoothly and the expected goals were achieved.  But Di Qing didn't feel the slightest excitement because of this. Instead, he felt deeply worried.  "What is Mr. Di worried about?" Lin Zhao noticed something unusual and asked immediately.  "This time I came to Hebei Road and successfully killed Han Qi, which created a gap between Zhao Xu and the senior officials from Conglong. He also got in touch with Wen Yanbo. The young master gained both fame and fortune!" After Di Qing finished speaking, he hesitated for a moment.  , asked: "Are you satisfied with this result?" "In terms of the result of this matter alone, I am very satisfied!" This time it was relatively smooth. Although there were twists and turns in the middle, fortunately they were all solved skillfully.  .  "It seems like a big victory, but how much does it help our entire plan?" Di Qing's rhetorical question made people stunned and speechless.  Lin Zhao hesitated for a long time and asked softly: "What does Mr. Di mean, but our actions are too slow?" "Not bad!" Di Qing said: "I have been thinking about this issue during this time, although haste makes waste.  , too much may be counterproductive. But if we go step by step, when will we be successful? There will be many dreams in the night! Besides, there is some time that we simply can¡¯t afford!" For a moment, Lin Zhao was silent!  This is absolutely true, time waits for no one!  "The first one is the Queen Mother's body. To be disrespectful, how many years can her body last?" The Queen Mother Di Qing mentioned naturally refers to the Cao family. She is still in her 60s now. In ancient times, she was already  Longevity.  "Young master wants to aspire to the ninth position. You must prove your identity to be qualified. And this qualification can only be proved by the Queen Mother, so you must at least clarify your identity during the Queen Mother's lifetime" Di Qing continued: "Identity has been made clear.  , and without the protection of the Queen Mother, the young master must at least have enough means to protect himself. If he wants to fight against Zhao Xu, or directly pull him down, he will need stronger strength! But at the current speed, when will we do it?  To be honest, we are actually racing against time and the Queen Mother¡¯s lifespan!¡± Lin Zhao was silent!  It seems a bit unfilial to openly speculate on the life span of my aunt, but it is also realistic.  I remember that in history, Zhao Xu died young in his thirties, and Cao passed away before him.  I forgot the specific time, but it probably won¡¯t be very long, and it only happened in the past few years.  It¡¯s only been a few years!  This time is really too short, and it¡¯s too late to follow the plan step by step!  No wonder Di Qing is anxious, in fact it is so!  Unless there is more time.  Or speed it up!  "The Queen Mother's physical condition is fine for the time being. I will ask Minyan to pay close attention to it. Take good care of it as much as possible!" Di Qing nodded and said: "Mrs. Chai has superb medical skills. It is naturally good to take care of the Queen Mother's body personally. It can indeed prolong her life to some extent. It's just birth, old age, illness and death.  God knows, the Queen Mother is getting older, and there will always be a day, so she still needs to prepare early!" "Yeah!" Lin Zhao nodded lightly and did not deny it.  After all, extending Cao's life to buy himself time is not the fundamental solution. Finding another way to speed up the process is the best way.  "We really shouldn't rush to win over Wen Yanbo and other ministers. There's no way we can do it!" Lin Zhao said leisurely: "As for the army, the northwest is not at peace. Next year will be no later than the year after next. I'm afraid that war will break out again. This opportunity will definitely  Can't miss it." Di Qing didn't know why the young master was so sure about the war against Tubo.  But the young master is confident, so it doesn't matter if he waits. Anyway, the point he wants to emphasize is not here.  "In other aspects, does Di Qing have any opinions?" Di Qing said in a deep voice: "I have a few rough ideas. One is to fish in troubled waters. Only by muddying the water can the young master be able to safely stay in it, seize opportunities, and obtain benefits! The other one is to muddy the water.  Second, the enemy is weak and we are strong! Let Zhao Xu be gradually weakened, while we continue to strengthen our strength. ""Tear down his wall to repair my house, I thought so early on, how to do it better?" Lin Zhao asked: "  Also, how does Di Gong plan to muddy the waters?" "Wang Anshi!" "He?" Di Qing nodded: "It is true that the affairs of Bozhou and Daming Mansion have been somewhat chaotic since then.  Since the implementation of the new law, the party dispute between North Korea and China has gradually become more serious. However, we can think of ways to make the court more chaotic. It is best to get out of control. Zhao Xu's strength and prestige will definitely be greatly affected.  Where is the time to take care of the young master? But if this happens, the Song Dynasty will inevitably suffer some losses, but it doesn¡¯t matter, so that the young master can grasp the power and reorganize it!¡±; "Duke Di plans to use Wang Anshi as a breakthrough point?" "He is indeed very vulnerable and critical here!" Di Qing analyzed: "In this incident on Hebei Road, Zhao Xu attacked his father's ministers from Conglong. Since Zhao Shiju and  From the beginning of Zhao Zongyong's reign, he suppressed the clan very fiercely. Now the two parties were separated from him, and the remaining ministers were the old and new parties. However, due to the reform, he became the old and new parties.  The ability to play both sides is not very good, and people in the old party have long been dissatisfied by supporting Wang Anshi. Now that Wang Anshi is the leader of the new party, he is also Zhao Xu's strongest supporter. What will happen to Zhao Xu if Wang Anshi steps down at this time.  ? Will he become a loner? " "Di Qing said that Wang Anshi should be dismissed?" Lin Zhao remembered that Wang Anshi had been dismissed twice in history, and the time was almost up.  "That's what it means!" Di Qing said: "I have analyzed it carefully. If Wang Anshi is dismissed as prime minister, Zhao Xu will undoubtedly lose his right-hand man, which will definitely be a major blow. The point is that it is easy to achieve. The ministers in the DPRK are dissatisfied with Wang Anshi  There are many people, and it doesn't happen in a day or two. As long as there is an opportunity and a situation is created, everyone will push back. We can save a lot of effort." "But Zhao Xu may not agree, and he will definitely protect him.  It belongs to Wang Anshi!" Lin Zhao understood that Zhao Xu's degree of favor towards Wang Anshi was by no means ordinary.  "So what if I protect him?" Di Qing sneered: "I still want him to protect me. The officials want to push the prime minister, but the emperor is supporting me from behind. They are also fighting and wasting each other!" "Wang Anshi fell, that old man  When the Party occupies the court, will they turn to Zhao Xu? These people are also loyal to Zhao Xu, but they are just at odds with Wang Anshi and others!" Di Qing said with a smile: "Young Master thought that after Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister, he would be completely different.  Will Zhao Xu give up the new party completely? Losing Wang Anshi does not mean that the new party will completely collapse. It only needs another leader. " "This leader must be him. If this person comes to power, the government will be in trouble."  There will definitely be more chaos in the hall, and it will become a pot of porridge!" Lin Zhao had completely understood what Di Qing meant, and immediately thought of a candidate, and thought of the corresponding consequences and influences.  "Who is the young master talking about?" The two looked at each other, knowing each other tacitly, but they coincided with each other!  "That's very good. This person is very scheming. He is definitely not a good person. He will definitely make the water in this pool more and more muddy." Di Qing said: "Just this one thing is enough to make the court chaotic. How can we  Fishing in troubled waters. Wang Anshi's resignation will be a big blow to Zhao Xu's prestige and strength, especially the new party. As long as the suppression is clever and appropriate, Zhao Xu will take a step closer to being alone!  If you want Wang Anshi to step down, you have to work hard! "Removing the prime minister is a big deal and cannot be done casually in any dynasty!  If you want to do this, you must have a completely sufficient reason, otherwise you will not be able to stop Youyou's mouth.  Lin Zhao lowered his head and pondered, how did Wang Anshi lose his position in the original history?  "It seems Lin Zhao vaguely remembered that when he returned to Bianjing from Suizhou and entered the city, he met a gate official. I heard that he had a rather special origin and story "Hehe!  This matter is not difficult to handle, I am just afraid that I will wrong Mr. Wang.  Speaking of Wang Anshi, Lin Zhao was somewhat apologetic.  how to say?  This person is not a bad person, some of his ideas for reform are reasonable, but he is too stubborn and does not know how to adapt, which is really a pity.  For Lin Zhao, his development trajectory in the Song Dynasty started with Wang Anshi.  In the beginning, there was more or less help and support. Although Lin Zhao later did many things to repay the Wang family, Wang Yu also repaid kindness and revenge many times to frame Lin Zhao.  But after all, with such a special origin, I still feel a little different in my heart.  "I just want to fight for the throne, and I will never tolerate these thoughts."  This time, I can only say sorry to Mr. Wang!  As for the great task of restoring the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties, let me complete it!  "Put it down, Mr. Di, I have a solution for this matter!" "This is the best!" Di Qing said with a smile: "I will make other preparations and work together to remove Wang Anshi from his position and make the court more lively." "  The matter on Hebei Road is almost over, and we will definitely go back to Bianjing next. Min Yan and Wen Xin are both pregnant, so I can accompany them!" Di Qing said with a smile: "Okay, I guess I will do it this time.  If a young master is born, the late emperor¡¯s soul can rest in peace!¡± ¡°I have never met my father, and I don¡¯t even have the chance to show my filial piety. It¡¯s really a pity!¡± Lin Zhao shook his head slightly, mentioning this, it was inevitable!  Sad.  "As long as the young master takes back what belongs to you,With the throne, the late emperor can rest in peace!  " Di Qing's tone was very heavy. Lin Zhao nodded heavily, very determined. Di Qing continued: "Sir, deposing Wang Anshi can only serve the purpose of muddying the waters, but the waters are still not muddy enough, and the time that can be delayed is still very short.  ah!  " "Then what does Mr. Di mean?  " "What if another emperor dies young?  "(To be continued) PS: Thank you to book friend zzq1113 for rewarding the helmsman; thank you to book friend Monkey Please Help and Reborn Kirin for your reward; thank you to book friend 1329359406 for your monthly vote!

 Volume One: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River, Chapter 513: Drought Begins in Mild Winter

    die young!  Hearing this, Lin Zhao couldn't help but laugh!  In the original history, Zhao Xu did indeed die young. He was only in his thirties when he died, and Song Zhezong who came to the throne was only a child, otherwise there would not have been a fuss about Empress Dowager Gao listening to politics behind the curtain.  " However, the untimely death that Di Qing said is definitely not the case. Zhao Xu is only in his twenties now. According to natural development, it will take more than ten years to die.  More than ten years are not something they can wait for.  Even if they can wait, Queen Mother Cao may not be able to endure it!  ??Obviously, Di Qing hopes that this time will be moved forward even further. As for when it will be moved forward to the third year of his life?  Or "Is Mr. Di planning to assassinate?" It was not surprising at all when Lin Zhao thought of this. With Mingyue Sect's current strength, they had their own people from the Imperial Palace to the Imperial City Department, so an assassination might not be impossible.  It's just that this kind of behavior is too risky, and it doesn't matter if the method is despicable. It's just that it's better not to be so extreme unless it's a last resort.  Di Qing shook his head and said: "I have had this idea, but I don't plan to put it into practice for the time being. I just thought that if the time is better, I can take advantage of Zhao Xu's death and the vacant throne to ascend to the throne of God" Lin Zhao and Zhao Xu  His relationship was that of uncle and nephew. Historically, he used the honor of imperial uncle to drive away his nephew. It seems that the only person who became emperor was Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.  Di Qing's meaning is obvious. It would be best if a milder method, such as a palace coup, could be used to ascend the throne.  Is it possible that we need to launch a Song Dynasty version of the Jingnan Campaign?  "If Zhao Xu dies before the Queen Mother, then the Queen Mother can justifiably support the young master's ascension to the throne. Zhao Zongshi and his son have gone against the grain for two generations. There is a lot of disgust in the minds of officials and people. The young master is the biological son of Emperor Renzong. He has a virtuous reputation, but he can't.  He ascended the throne in due course!" Di Qing said: "Otherwise, if the Queen Mother has some shortcomings and dies before Zhao Xu, it will be more troublesome. In addition to Zhao Xu, Gao Taotao is also an extremely difficult person to deal with. Only the Queen Mother can suppress her.  "It's true, but it's really hard to grasp the time! If we don't have time to prepare, it won't be a big deal in a hurry," Lin Zhao said helplessly: "We can only grasp the right time, and we have to take into account the mother's health.  It's hard to grasp the situation! " "He's not dead, but he's sick and his health is deteriorating?" Di Qing said, "Will this shake the officials' confidence in him? " "This can!  "Yes!" "Gao Taotao dotes on his second son, just like Empress Dowager Dou doted on Prince Liang during the Han Dynasty. Zhao Xu is not Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, and Zhao Hao may not have the grace of Liu Wu, but Gao Taotao may not have the heart to be Empress Dowager Dou!" Di Qing was silent!  for a moment.  Another aspect came to mind.  After Lin Zhao heard this, he immediately fell silent!  In the original history.  After Zhao Xu's death, his son Song Zhezong ascended the throne, and Gao Taotao assisted the government as the Empress Dowager.  But that was when Zhao Xu was already thirty years old and had laid a certain foundation for his son.  But what would Gao Taotao think if Zhao Xu's body collapsed prematurely?  Especially now that Zhao Xu has no surviving son, the situation is naturally completely different.  The Empress Dowager was very talkative. Although Lin Zhao had never met this sister-in-law, he knew that she was an extremely powerful character and did not dare to take her lightly!  Di Qing said softly: "I just had such an idea by chance. I thought that if the situation was like this, it would be much easier for the young master to seize the throne. It's just not easy to achieve it, but it depends on man-made things, and you can still imagine a way!  "Well, don't worry, just think of a solution slowly!" Lin Zhao also knows that some things are not easy to achieve.  What's more, there is still a lot of information and reference missing. We will make long-term plans after returning to Bianjing.  "That's right, let's take a long-term view!" Di Qing couldn't help but sigh. The road to reset was indeed more complicated and difficult than imagined.  Lin Zhaodao: "In the next two months, we will just focus on river control, so as not to become the target of public criticism again. As long as the river control is successfully completed and the merits are outstanding, many adverse effects will disappear. Anyway, Zhao Xu just killed Xianggong Han recently.  He is so proud, let him make a fuss in Bianjing first! " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In autumn and winter, the Yellow River enters.  The dry season is a good opportunity for river management.  Youdao is God's mercy. The winter of Xining's fourth year was not as cold as usual, but was relatively warm.  Even the Yellow River has never been frozen, and the cement building the river embankments will not have condensation problems due to the cold.  There are no delays in various river control projects and all can be carried out as usual.  Such a situation can be said to be a God-given opportunity.  At the same time, the change of Wen Xianggong¡¯s attitude is also an important aspect.  Historically, Wen Yanbo¡¯s research on tools such as Iron Claws and Junchuan QuaiMany people disagree with it, and even express opposition and disdain.  It is a pity that many effective tools fail to work due to various reasons.  This time, due to the appearance of Lin Zhao and a series of coincidences, Wen Yanbo was very cooperative with Lin Shilang's actions, and everything went smoothly.  The most rare thing is that the weather is also so cooperative. It can be said that the time, place and people are favorable. Everything is so harmonious and rare.  "Many people couldn't help but admire that Shi Lang Lin was really lucky. Why did he come to regulate the river and even God came to help?"  Could it really be divine help?  Lin Zhao smiled softly. It seems that the phenomenon of warm winter has existed since ancient times. It should be due to the El Ni?o phenomenon occurring in the Eastern Pacific Ocean!  It just happened that I caught up with him, so I guess it¡¯s really luck!  By the way, after the El Ni?o phenomenon occurs, the temperature in the western Pacific will be higher than usual and the precipitation will be less.  If this winter is so warm, then the rainfall will be even rarer next year. In this age of relying on the weather, it is self-evident what the result will be.  Drought!  Drought!  It should be a more serious drought than the spring and summer of the fourth year of Xining. The Song Dynasty was really in trouble!  There are powerful enemies outside, and there is always no peace on the border, and there is no peace at home. There are rarely good years!  In the past few years since ancient times, there have been either floods or droughts, plus earthquakes from time to time.  The Song Dynasty court was struggling to cope, and it was good to be able to support it. However, due to the factors of the times, disaster relief and prevention were inferior after all, and the people were always the ones who suffered.  Lin Zhao fell silent. If a drought occurs next year, what will happen?  Drought was a major event in ancient times. In an era when people relied on food and agriculture, this was a matter related to the stability of the country and the affairs of the court.  How will this affect you?  Or can you do something meaningful?  Lin Zhao was thinking secretly, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, and he once again thought of the legendary Bianjing gate official.  A drought is coming, so is it time to prepare his painting?  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 514: Xiaoci is the enemy of Daci

    "Drought? Master, are you sure?" On the way back to Bianjing from Daming Mansion, Di Qing was a little surprised to hear Lin Zhao's conclusion, and at the same time, he thought of many things.  The river control project is completely on track and is proceeding step by step. Wen Xianggong is personally in charge of Daming Mansion. Han Qi's old ministry has been hit hard. Bozhou's blood has not yet dried and alarm bells are still ringing. Therefore, no one dares to sabotage or refuse to cooperate.  Everything went quite smoothly.  The breach has been blocked, the river embankment is being reinforced, and river dredging is also in progress. However, this is not a one-day effort and needs to be carried out over a long period of time.  The Minister of Works, Marquis Weiyuan, and the arbitrary minister of river management Lin Zhao have almost completed their tasks and do not need to stay on Hebei Road all the time.  It was almost the end of the year, and Zhao Xu very humanely allowed Lin Zhao to return to Bianjing to reunite with his family for the New Year, which could be regarded as a reward for Lin Zhao's contribution to river control.  I heard that both of Lin Zhao's wives were pregnant, so he must have missed them dearly.  Zhao Xu felt the same way about this. There were actually two concubines in the harem who were pregnant. This time they would definitely be able to give birth to a prince and grow up safely!  Several young sons died in infancy, and Zhao Xu was worried. He looked forward to having a son who would grow up safely so that he could have successors for the country.  ??The throne is inherited, the father dies and the son succeeds!  He didn't want to be like Taizu, where brother-in-law and brother-in-law things couldn't happen to him.  His mother wanted to be Queen Mother Dou, and Zhao Hao was as favored as the King of Liang.  Although I tried to stop and suppress him, the effect didn't seem to be obvious, so I could only give birth to an excellent "Liu Che".  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After being away from home for several months, Lin Zhao really missed his wife and children, Chai Minyan and Zhewen  Xindu was pregnant, and his daughter Qiuning was three or four months old. He left before the baby was one month old. He hadn't seen her for a long time, and he really missed her.  Therefore, after Zhao Xu agreed, Lin Zhao immediately set off to return south.  Anyway, everything on Hebei Road has been settled, and we can return to Bianjing safely!  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:  Harvest meritorious service and popular support.  His reputation was booming, he made friends with ministers and state officials, and everything went smoothly. It can be said that he gained a lot and returned home with a full load.  Di Qing was very satisfied with this, but before he could be happy, he heard Lin Zhao's judgment on the way.  Di Qing still believes in the young master's accurate foresight ability, which has been verified several times before.  Moreover.  The young master would not say something like this without aim.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Since the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather has gradually improved. It is already the twelfth lunar month of winter, but the weather is still warm, and there is no ice or snow. Not to mention there is no rain, and the climate is still unusually dry. All of this is actually the beginning of drought. What will happen next year  It will be even worse. A drought year is an indisputable fact." Lin Zhao is somewhat sure of this.  The warm winter phenomenon is probably caused by the El Ni?o phenomenon. If so, it must be a drought and lack of rain.  Especially north of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River Basin is undoubtedly the most serious.  Moreover, Lin Zhao vaguely remembered that a very serious drought did occur during the Xining period.  The reason why I have an impression is because a big shot was unlucky because of it!  "More than that!" Lin Zhao added: "Droughts are often accompanied by locust plagues. The winter is warm, not cold enough, and there is a lack of rain. The locust eggs will not freeze to death, and they will all hatch next year, or what will be the consequences?" Li Chengdao: "If this is the case, what will happen next year?  It will definitely be very bad, the people will be displaced, and the people will not be able to make a living! The court should prepare earlier" "Drought and locust plague, the two broke out together, which was definitely a very scary thing in ancient society.  "But the court doesn't know!" "Can't Si Tianjian observe it?" Lin Zhao shook his head slightly: "Maybe it can be predicted to a certain extent, it depends on their level." Si Tianjian should be good at solar terms and astrology.  That's right, but the climate at least they don't understand El Ni?o, and they don't have the prophetic nature.  If the level is not enough, everything will be different.  "If Si Tianjian couldn't foresee it, would the young master" Li Cheng said here, his voice getting smaller and smaller. The young master took the initiative to report to the court Is it okay?  Does it fit?  Di Qing shook his head decisively and said: "You can't say! Zhao Xu may not like it if he reports good news but not bad news. It will also make people panic. Why should you take the risk? Besides, what if the drought doesn't happen? I'm afraid that by then  , The saliva of the officials will drown people. The young master will be framed with ulterior motives, so why bother to be thankless? " "But if it really happens, the court has preparations to save more people and reduce the number of people.  Some losses!" After all, Li Cheng has read the books of sages and has a strong sense of compassion.  In fact, Lin Zhao didn't think so, but now there were too many interests in his mind, making it difficult to make a free and easy decision.  "This is Zhao Xu"Why should we bother with things that we don¡¯t pay attention to?  This time is an opportunity, we should take advantage of it!  "It can't be said that Duke Di is utilitarian and ruthless, but for him, the most important thing is Lin Zhao seizing the throne, so he has to leave some small details behind. Li Cheng felt a little unbearable in his heart, and then thought about his identity  , and acquiesced to this fact. He turned to look at Lin Zhao, waiting for the young master to make a decision. "I just said it casually, how can I take it seriously?"  " Lin Zhao gritted his teeth. He was not willing to report this matter to Zhao Xu. Even though he was 70% or 80% sure, he still did not intend to say it. "It is a disaster, but it is also an excellent opportunity for him. He cannot allow it.  Missed it. In the age of the ancient monarchy, major disasters would inevitably lead to major changes, such as changing prime ministers and personnel changes. This change was exactly what Lin Zhao wanted and needed. Now all major events are for the sake of the throne.  , This is the biggest purpose. Lin Zhao was silent for a long time and couldn't help but sigh. Once upon a time, he was kind to the people and would not harm the people. But now, for his own interests and so-called important things,  But he had to be cruel and not report it. Although the prediction may not be accurate and outsiders don't know it, Lin Zhao still feels a little uncomfortable and has some uneasy conscience. Di Qing can understand the young master's mentality and kindness, which should be inherited from Renzong.  Emperor! It was this that made them see the shadow of Emperor Renzong in Lin Zhao, and they were more attentive. But things are different and must be treated differently. Di Qing said in a deep voice: "Sir, even if this matter is reported to the court, Zhao  How many of Xu and the Manchu princes believed it?  Who would seriously prepare for disasters when they are still doubtful?  With the current ability and efficiency of the imperial court, there is nothing that can be prepared If officials at all levels continue to delay, or if they line their own pockets and use their power for personal gain, the people will not get the help they expect.  In fact, the imperial court still has some reserves, so that it can help the people when necessary!  Maybe the situation is not so bad" "Maybe!  " "Master, please think about it. With your reminder this time, the loss may be reduced, but what about the future?"  The fundamentals of the imperial court have not changed, and disasters and famines are equally inevitable.  To change these, we need to start from the fundamentals. For example, if the Yellow River water control was not personally presided over by the young master, even if he provided suggestions to the court, I am afraid it would not have the current effect.  A prince should focus on the overall situation. If it were a prince sitting in the court, would his attitude towards the situation be fundamentally changed?  If the young master ascends to the position of Ninth Five-Year Plan, will he be able to change the situation of the Song Dynasty?  Can it give people a better life?  Will it save them from disasters in the future?  If you have faith, don't think about it for a moment.  Remember, Xiaoci is the thief of Daci!  " "Xiao Ci is the thief of Da Ci!  "Lin Zhao murmured to himself, repeating this sentence, as if he was thoughtful. "Young master, you are giving up today so that you can help more people in the future. Small kindness is temporary, but great kindness is fundamental. Don't lose big because of small things.  ?  Those who don't stick to trivial matters will achieve great things, but if they don't tolerate small things, they will mess up the big plans. I hope you will think twice!  " Di Qing's words were very sensible and thorough. Lin Zhao pondered for a long time and suddenly realized, isn't this the case? As the prince of the Song Dynasty, what are his responsibilities and goals? It is to make the Song Dynasty prosperous and powerful.  Defeat the Liao Kingdom and Xixia, restore the prosperity of the Han and Tang Dynasties, make the frontiers peaceful, make the sea and rivers clear, and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, we must ascend the throne. In order to achieve this, sometimes we must use any means.  Isn¡¯t that what makes great things happen? Even if it¡¯s a bit despicable, isn¡¯t that the case for successful people throughout the ages? Let¡¯s just let the people endure the hardships for the time being, and then we¡¯ll compensate them for that one thing. Lin Zhao  I am secretly vigilant when I go, but I can¡¯t do anything wrong just because of this, and do ¡°bad things¡± with peace of mind!  "Everything must be within a certain limit. "What Mr. Di said is true. It is still unknown how much the court can do, but we still have to do our best!  Lin Zhao said: "Let's use most of our financial resources to purchase grain from Jiangnan and Huainan. There was a bumper harvest in the south last year and the price of grain was not high."  Fortunately, the canal was not blocked by ice this year, so as many ships as possible could be mobilized to transport northward.  In spring and summer, the water level in the canal may drop, making it difficult for ships to sail!  "    "good!  " Di Qing particularly agrees with this. They have already tried releasing food for disaster relief on Hebei Road. Although there are not many people to help, they have done their best, and the gains in reputation are huge. Lin Shilang not only did it on Hebei Road  With the reputation of Qingtian and the title of a great benevolent person, you can't do good deeds without leaving your name. The Mingyue Sect has made great efforts in secret. Di Qing said: "Young master can consider some disaster relief strategies and make timely suggestions when the time comes.  , if you try your best, you can riseGet some different effects.  " Lin Zhao glanced at Di Qing's deep eyes, nodded slightly and said: "That's fine, I will prepare it. Give Zhao Xu a sweet date in the front, and prepare a knife for him in the back!  " "Young Master, are you ready to take action?  "Yes, in the year of great disaster, either the emperor is immoral or the ministers are immoral and incompetent. Which one do you think Zhao Xu is willing to admit?"  " "Hehe, just how to do it?  I'm afraid the method will have to be more clever.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "That's natural. Don't worry, Mr. Di. Let's see what I do!"  "

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 515: Hot

    The fourth year of Xining was a troubled year for the Song Dynasty, but it was also a year worth celebrating.  The invasion of Xixia and the breach of the Yellow River were both earth-shattering events that raised the hearts of the whole country. Emperor Zhao Xu and his ministers were all worried about it.  Fortunately, there were no near misses and everything was resolved smoothly in the end.  Xixia was defeated in Qingzhou and Suizhou, and finally had to stop fighting and make peace.  After raging for more than two months, the Yellow River has finally stopped. The breaches have been blocked, the river embankments are being reinforced, and the river channels are also being dredged. Perhaps in the future, the Yellow River floods can be completely resolved.  Although the Song Dynasty suffered a lot from these two incidents, it was fortunate that it did not lead to a more terrible disaster in the end.  Perhaps it is precisely because of this that the scholar-bureaucrats in the Song Dynasty were a little afraid of trouble, and many times they preferred to settle the matter, including spending money to buy peace.  By the end of the year, both the emperor and the ministers breathed a sigh of relief. Looking back, these two major events were inseparable from one person.  That is the Minister of Industry, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao!  The war between Qingzhou and Wudinghe was the result of Lin Shilang's planning and personal leadership of the army. The plan to control the river was single-handedly proposed and implemented by him.  In an instant, Weiyuan Hou Linzhao became the person with the greatest contribution to the Song Dynasty.  "The old people can't help but admire him, he is a rare young hero who is formidable and fearless."  Young people are very envious. Lin Shilang, a young high-ranking official, is really lucky.  However, there are also some people who are more self-aware and need to weigh their own weight before envying them. No one has the ability of Lin Shilang.  Furthermore, there are many people who are famous for their right and wrong.  Look at this year.  How many memorials were there to impeach Lin Shilang?  He has been accused of liaison with the enemy several times.  There are also arbitrary tortures.  Disrespect the king and so on.  Thinking about it carefully, Lin Shilang's journey has not been easy. If you want to get to that point, you must first have the ability to withstand attacks like someone else!  Controlling the river is a great achievement, and it stands to reason that one should do good deeds based on merit.  But Lin Zhao was only in his twenties and had already been granted the title of Marquis. Several ladies had also been granted titles. How should they be rewarded this time?  Is it possible to directly make him the Duke of the country?  What a joke.  He is not a descendant of the clan, and he does not inherit the title of his father. Even if he has made great achievements, he cannot be named a duke.  Otherwise, how could the highly respected prime ministers feel embarrassed if they had to work hard in the government for decades?     Oh, right!  Mr. Wang is now just the Duke of Linchuan, and his title is still below that of Lin Shilang!  Therefore, it is really difficult to reach a conclusion on the award.  Some people have also said that being in a high position at a young age will inevitably make him proud and proud, and it is not appropriate to award rewards too quickly.  So the court weighed it.  The matter of the reward was put aside for the time being.  Of course, there is always a high-sounding reason.  The river control project has not yet been completed.  It has not been tested by floods and remains to be investigated.  Therefore, this matter will be discussed later, and rewards will be discussed and rewarded when the success is achieved.  But everyone knew it, but judging from the speed of blocking the breach, it was a great achievement.  ¡°Every minister who went to Hebei Road to see the concrete embankment raised their thumbs and praised it when they came back. This dam is really impregnable and can definitely withstand the test of floods.  The reward was only a matter of time, and it was just a matter of tempering Marquis Lin's temperament.  This time will not be long, the ministers of the DPRK and China all think so!  With the speed of Lin Shilang's achievements, there is no telling what amazing achievements he will make in the coming year.  This is a lucky star, the blessing of the Song Dynasty.  But it is also an evil star, the evil star of hundreds of officials.  The comprehensive defeat of Xianggong Han on Hebei Road showed the capabilities of Lin Shilang to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.  He has the ability, the means, and is fearless but very intimidating.  And with the protection of officials, he has long been known as a ghost. Now who wants to provoke Lin Shilang?  Under normal circumstances, they are afraid to avoid it.  Of course, more people are interested.  Lin Shilang is a favored person. If you can make good friends with him and establish a relationship with him, it will definitely be beneficial to your career and interests.  "Shilang Lin himself is not in Bianjing, so it doesn't matter!"  Isn't Mrs. Hou Ye in Bianjing?  As a result, every household has launched lady diplomacy.  First, on the full moon day of Lin Qiuning, the eldest daughter of Weiyuan Marquis, every interested family sent congratulatory gifts, and many ladies came to visit to express their congratulations.  Soon after, it was reported that Weiyuan Hou's legitimate wife and his common wife were pregnant at the same time, and there were many happy events. Naturally, every family seized the opportunity and tried their best to curry favor with them.  Weiyuan Hou Mansion has always been crowded with guests, but they are all female guests. After all, Lin Shilang himself is not here, so the suspicion between men and women must be avoided.  At the beginning, Chai Minyan came out to receive the reception in person.  However, there were too many female relatives who came to visit later. In addition, as the months of pregnancy increased and there were physical inconveniences, many declined, leaving it mainly to Gu Yuelun to deal with it.  After several years, Gu Yuelun has really gained experience, and now he is generous and very capable, and his greetings and farewells are not ambiguous at all.  &nbsp;The visiting female relatives praised her repeatedly. Some people learned that she was Lin Shilang's cousin, who was soft and elegant, and had not yet left the court, so they began to think about it. If she could marry with the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, it would be of great benefit.  But then I thought about it, this girl Gu is just the cousin of the Marquis, and it is a common phenomenon for cousins ??to get married these days.  After careful inquiry, it turns out that Miss Yuelun is almost 20 years old. In these days, it is very common for a woman to get married at the age of fifteen or sixteen, and she can be said to be an old girl at the age of eighteen.  So After a little thought, the situation is thought-provoking!  Therefore, he immediately gave up the idea. If he failed to get married and became a love rival with Lin Shilang, the consequences would be disastrous.  If you want to get married, you can only think of other ideas. Either send your daughter to the Marquis's house as a concubine, or you can only wait for the Marquis's two cousins ??to grow up!  Of course, some people have come up with indirect marriage methods.  You can marry into the natal families of the wives of Marquis Weiyuan. Aren't they also relatives?  Isn¡¯t that how nepotism works?  So much so that the young men of the Chai family, the Cao family and the Zhe family who were of marriageable age, and the girls who were waiting for marriage, all became very popular because of Marquis Weiyuan!  Of course, this situation also caused dissatisfaction among some officials, who impeached Lin Shilang and his cronies.  As a result, the eldest princess of Chu State came forward and said that the Empress Dowager said that all the people coming in and out were female relatives, and women in the boudoir were coming and going. Is it necessary to make noise in the court and disturb others?  This is true. What is more important is the protection of the Empress Dowager, which shows that Lin Shilang's foundation is solid, so everything will be over!  Lin Zhao only learned about this on the way back. He never expected that his family would be in such a situation and that he would be so popular.  ??Clique?  I still want this. The more people who come to visit, the better! The more, the better!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 516: Porcelain and Princess

    When Lin Zhao returned to Bianjing, it was already the beginning of the twelfth lunar month!  Going south from Damingfu, like Han Qi, he passed through Chanzhou to cross the Yellow River.  Lin Zhao was naturally filled with emotion. His grandfather, Emperor Zhenzong, and the famous Prime Minister Kou Zhun once blocked the Liao army here. Although they succeeded, they still had the shame of the Chanyuan Alliance.  It has been more than half a century, but we have not been able to avenge our shame. What a pity!  Since I have come to Chanzhou and the Song Dynasty, it is my duty to avenge my past humiliation, and I must do it sooner or later.  The weather is still warm, and the wintersweet has bloomed, making this warm winter even more gorgeous, and even has a bit of a spring atmosphere.  As the New Year approaches, the city of Bianjing is very lively, and some New Year's joy has already begun.  Looking at the people looking forward to the New Year, Lin Zhao couldn't help but shake his head gently.  If you had known what would happen in a few months, you might never have looked forward to the New Year!  I can¡¯t worry about so much anymore, let¡¯s celebrate the New Year first!  They entered the city through Chenzhou Gate. Generally speaking, most people returning from the north enter the city through this gate, and this place is a fixed route for envoys from the Liao Kingdom.  When they arrived outside Bianjing, Di Qing and Jiang Leiting left. Lin Shilang attracted too much attention.  Di Qing's identity is too sensitive, so he must keep a low profile to reduce unnecessary trouble.  When passing by the Chenzhou Gate, Lin Zhao saw the officers and soldiers guarding the gate, and suddenly his heart moved. He called Li Cheng and said, "Let me inquire about Zheng Xia who came to the door from the prison guard. What is his condition now?" "Yes!"  Li Cheng didn't know why the young master suddenly became interested in a door official, but since the young master could give orders, it must be useful.  You should do your best.  Lin Zhao came back without notifying anyone.  Di Qing and others were accompanying him along the way.  I didn¡¯t stay at an official inn, so no one knows the specific itinerary.  In this way, you can avoid welcome and delivery, which will reduce the trouble.  Although Lin Zhao hopes to make more connections, he also hopes to keep a low profile, at least on the surface.  Precisely because of this, there are many fewer privileges!  As the New Year is approaching, there are suddenly many more thieves in Bianjing City, so the city has stepped up its vigilance.  Inspections have been intensified at the city gate. It is inevitable that the speed will be slower when entering the city, but the situation is slightly better when leaving the city.  "If Lin Zhao reveals his identity as Marquis Weiyuan, he will naturally be given priority, but Lin Zhao doesn't want to make any publicity, so we should keep a low profile when entering the city!"  So he suppressed the longing for his wife and daughter and became a commoner waiting in line.  So, Marquis Lin¡¯s driver also lined up far behind, and after two quarters of an hour, he moved little by little to the gate of the city, waiting for the interrogation of the soldiers guarding the city.  Everything was going smoothly.  But at this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the city.  Two carriages came at a fast pace, looking as if they were in a hurry to get out of the city.  It's just that the city gate was already in chaos, and this made it even more chaotic and blocked.  "Get out of the way, everyone, move back, let the carriages out of the city first!" Immediately, the soldiers guarding the city shouted loudly, ordering many people entering the city to retreat and make way for the carriages.  "Master, can you wait a moment? Our car is transporting porcelain. It is blocked here and it is difficult to retreat" It turns out that because of the inspection at the city gate, the speed is slow, the blocked vehicles and pedestrians are very dense, and they are far apart from each other.  They are all so close that it is difficult to move away one after another.  In particular, two of the vehicles were loaded with porcelain. Forcibly moving them backwards may cause the porcelain to break.  "No, get out of the way quickly. If it breaks, it will break!" The soldiers guarding the city didn't care at all and kept pushing.  "Master Jun, we are in trouble!" The businessman who was transporting porcelain was very anxious. He looked at the carriage inside and shouted: "Your Majesty, could you please wait a moment and step aside so that the porcelain truck I am waiting for can pass by first!" "Get out of the way quickly!"  "Don't block the road!" There was a woman's voice in the carriage, her tone was very strong.  "Excuse me" "Where did you come from? You blocked the road. I feel sorry for your porcelain, so I smashed it all!" The woman in the carriage was extremely arrogant. If she didn't say a word to her liking, she would smash it with her own hands.  "How could this girl be so unreasonable? She just wanted to smash our porcelain after asking you to give in This was brought from Juntai, Yuzhou with great difficulty" The merchant suddenly became angry.  "Yuzhou Juntai?" Lin Zhao muttered to himself after hearing this, why is this place so familiar?  "You bastard, how dare you be rude to the princess!" After hearing the words "unreasonable", the servants and soldiers guarding the city in front of the carriage shouted loudly, and the horsewhip in the driver's hand had already been slapped on the merchant's face.  "Princess?" "You bastard, didn't you see that this is the carriage of the eldest princess of Shu?" "Ah!" The vendors and people at the city gate were all shocked. The eldest princess and the others couldn't afford to offend her.  ? ?After Zhao heard this, he knew that this was Zhao Baoan, the biological sister of the current official Zhao Xu, the direct daughter of the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao, and the original Princess of Shu.  Later, she was renamed the eldest princess of Shu and married Wang Mian, the general of Zuowei.  It turns out it¡¯s this person, no wonder he¡¯s so powerful!  "Get away quickly, don't block this princess's way!" "Your Highness, the eldest princess, forgive me, the common people I should have asked Your Highness to be accommodating. The car really cannot move back, otherwise the porcelain will be broken. Your Highness, please be accommodating  "The merchants were very conflicted. First of all, they couldn't offend the eldest princess.  But under such circumstances, I couldn't bear to part with a cart of exquisite porcelain, so I took the risk and asked.  "You dare to block the way of this princess for a few broken porcelains? You are so ambitious!" Zhao Baoan in the car was very domineering and said angrily: "The car can't move, right? Did you smash the porcelain for me?"  See if he will let you" "Your Highness, Princess, forgive me. These porcelains are the hard work of the craftsmen for several months. No way" How could the noble slave in the princess's house pay attention to a merchant's plea? He immediately stepped forward and smashed them.  In order to curry favor with the princess, the city soldiers also stepped forward and smashed her together.  The sound of breaking porcelain suddenly sounded at the city gate, and the merchant screamed, bursting with grief, and almost fainted immediately.  Those exquisite porcelains were their hard work, as if they were their own children. How could they bear to be destroyed like this?  Everyone present was also very intolerant, but who could offend the eldest princess?  Therefore, no one dares to meddle in other people's business.  Lin Zhao frowned, why is this Zhao Baoan so domineering?  Is Gao Taotao doting on his daughter too much?  However, it is better to ignore such trivial matters, but when I look down, I see the broken porcelain on the ground, purple-red flower glaze, azure, sky blue, moon white glaze, Yuzhou Juntai Thanks to the many appreciations of later generations.  Treasure program, these keywords were connected in series, and an idea flashed in his mind. Lin Zhao subconsciously shouted: "Stop!" He had to take care of this matter, not for anything else, but for the sake of those who were broken or lucky enough not to be broken.  porcelain, these should be Jun porcelain!  When later generations talk about Song Dynasty porcelain, there is a saying that "Ru Guan Ge Jun Ding", Jun porcelain is the best among them, extremely exquisite.  Since the Song Dynasty, it has enjoyed the reputation of "gold is valuable but Jun is priceless", and even has the reputation of "even if you have a huge fortune, it is not as good as a piece of Jun porcelain".  In later generations, Jun porcelain was even rarer and could be said to be a priceless treasure.  At this moment, Lin Zhao saw someone destroying many Jun kiln porcelain in front of him, so he had a subconscious reaction.  Not to mention, Lin Shilang's roar was really effective. There was a sudden silence at the city gate, and both the slaves and the soldiers guarding the city stopped.  "Who is making the noise? Are you impatient?" The soldier guarding the city wanted to flatter the princess, but when he realized what was happening, he raised his saber and shouted loudly.  But before the words could be said, a figure suddenly flashed in front of him, and he was knocked to the ground. The man pretending to be a warrior stood proudly, extremely coldly, with the bright sharp knife pointed at his chest.  No matter what the purpose of the young master was, he had already intervened anyway, so Li Cheng also took action without any courtesy. Being disrespectful to the young master was simply asking for death.  A young man in rich clothes came up slowly from behind and said coldly: "As a soldier of the Song Dynasty, I gave you a sword to deal with murderers and enemy troops, not to smash porcelain and scare people!" "You  Who is it?" "Who am I?" Lin Zhao said coldly: "Who is so arrogant?" In the carriage, the eldest princess of Shu, Zhao Baoan, was a little angry. Someone stopped her and was so arrogant.  , as he poked his head out, he snorted coldly: "Do I, the princess, have the right to know?" "I have met Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess!" At this moment, the status of the monarch and the minister were different, and Lin Zhao had to pay tribute to this niece.  "Lin Zhao?!" After Zhao Baoan saw Lin Zhao's face clearly, he suddenly sneered: "I wonder who is nosy and so powerful, it turns out to be Weiyuan Hou!" Weiyuan Hou?  The people present were shocked again. No wonder they dared to meddle in other people¡¯s business. It turned out to be a marquis!  But how can the prince be bigger than the princess?  However, there were also well-informed and experienced people who immediately said in surprise: "Is it the Minister Lin who regulates the Yellow River?" The reputation of Minister Lin is now resounding on both sides of the Yellow River, and people in Bianjing have heard about it for a long time.  The management of the Yellow River is a century-old feat, and the people along the river have benefited from it, so they are all very grateful.  When I see people now, I feel even more awe-struck!  A well-known marquis and an arrogant and domineering princess are facing each other tit for tat. The people present immediately feel biased in their hearts.  Lin Zhao turned around and looked at the two carts of porcelain, which were already broken into pieces. Thanks to his timely call, the cart behind was saved.  It doesn't matter, for this little porcelain, I have to meddle in my own business and get into some trouble.  No matter what!  "Is this porcelain from Juntai, Yuzhou? Did you make it?"&nbsp; Lin Zhao picked up a porcelain bottle. The smooth glaze, bright colors, and slight ice cracks looked so perfect.  In future generations, if I had such a piece of porcelain, I would be a rich man "Yes, Juntai, Yuzhou!" The porcelain merchant looked at Lin Zhao tremblingly. The marquis temporarily saved the remaining porcelain.  So very grateful.  I just offended a powerful princess, and I don¡¯t know how it will end today?  "Lin Zhao, are you too arrogant to ignore the existence of this princess?" Lin Zhao was admiring the exquisite Jun porcelain, but Zhao Baoan, the eldest princess of Shu, went crazy over there.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 517: What happened?

    Zhao Baoan was angry, inexplicably angry.  ??The emperor¡¯s wrath left millions of corpses lying on the ground, bleeding and floating in the oars.  The soldiers were so angry that they lay down their corpses and shed blood for five steps, leaving the world in a state of pure silence.  Princess Jinyi's anger, hey, it was nothing, Lin Zhao didn't take it seriously at all.  So I didn¡¯t pay much attention to Zhao Baoan from the beginning. On the contrary, the exquisite Jun porcelain was more attractive.  At this moment, when he heard Zhao Baoan's roar, he turned around and said: "Elder Princess, calm down, I just regretted these porcelains!" "Calm down? How to calm down?" Zhao Baoan said angrily: "In your eyes, I am worse than this princess.  These porcelain?" "What do you say?" Lin Zhao leaned forward and said, "In terms of dignity, the princess is naturally more noble than the porcelain; but in terms of being passed down to future generations, the porcelain should be better!" "In that case, let's take a look.  Who has been around longer?" Zhao Baoan roared and ordered: "Smash it to me immediately. Smash it all clean!" Lin Zhao stopped him: "Your Majesty, please do something.  To be fair, the court has laws. Your Highness can't do whatever you want!" "Humph, this person blocked my princess from leaving the city and was very disrespectful. What if I lectured him? Isn't it just a load of porcelain?  , I will just pay the compensation after the damage is done." Zhao Baoan is a proud daughter of heaven, and it has become a habit to be arrogant, so she doesn't take it seriously at all.  "Compensate?" Lin Zhao asked back: "How does the princess plan to compensate? Will it be a discount or return the original items?" "Isn't it just a few broken porcelains? Just compensate him for the exact same ones. At worst, it's just the price. I, the princess, still have to pay for it."  Are you short of money?" Lin Zhao smiled and said, "I'm afraid it's hard to find the same Yuzhou Juntai porcelain. As for the price, you know it's gold.  The price, Jun porcelain is priceless, the price is really difficult to measure! " These days, Jun porcelain has just been produced. Although it is very exquisite, it has not yet flourished in society.  These merchants from Yuzhou wanted to bring the porcelain produced in their own kilns to Bianjing.  Give it to high-ranking officials and celebrities to enjoy, and gradually increase your reputation.  "I didn't expect that something like this would happen at the gate of Gangdao City. Half of the porcelain was reimbursed, but I unexpectedly met a wise man.  It is said that Lord Marquis really has a high opinion of his own porcelain, Jun porcelain - this is really a good statement. The entrance of the kiln is in Juntai, so let's just call it Jun kiln!  "Lin Zhao, you have gone too far to deceive others, haven't you?" Although Lin Shilang was telling the truth, the eldest princess of Shu thought it was deliberately making things difficult.  "No, it's just what he said based on the truth!" "Humph. He brought it upon himself to collide with this princess!" Zhao Baoan immediately changed his mind.  He didn't want to get entangled with Lin Zhaoduo.  "Your Highness, this merchant doesn't seem to have any intention of bumping into the princessbut the princessI wonder what happened to the princess in a hurry?" Everyone thought that Zhao Baoan was at fault, but who dared to stand up and accuse the princess openly?  Woolen cloth?  Maybe only Weiyuan Hou!  It¡¯s okay not to mention this matter, but when Lin Zhao said this, Zhao Baoan felt even worse!  Why is she in such a hurry to leave the city today?  This matter also starts with her marriage.  Zhao Baoan¡¯s consort is Wang Shen, a descendant of the founding general Wang Quanbin. This is completely in line with the marriage between the royal family and the generals in the Song Dynasty, and the custom of marrying off princesses to appease and win over the generals.  The seemingly well-matched marriage is not very harmonious. Wang Shen is a queen from a famous family, but she is not a playboy who is content with having fun.  He was well-read in poetry and books, talented, and had good relations with Su Shi and others. He often interacted with literary scholars and celebrities of the time. The courtyard of his home often gathered a large number of cultural and political elites of the Northern Song Dynasty for gatherings.  Wang Shen originally had ambitions in his heart, and he was imbued with the ambitions of wise men. He wholeheartedly hoped to make contributions and achieve something.  But all his enthusiasm and ambition suddenly became a flower in the mirror and a moon in the water.  It¡¯s not that he did anything wrong, but it¡¯s a marriage that many people may envy.  He was chosen as the consort by the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao to marry the eldest princess of Shu.  Although Zhao Baoan is not very beautiful, he is also gentle and dignified. After marrying into the Wang family, he is considered a good person and is very filial to his mother-in-law.  Logically speaking, if a wife is like this, what else can a husband ask for?  But Wang Shen was not happy at all!  This marriage is a happy event in the world to others, but to him it is indeed the saddest prison.  He got a princess as his wife, but lost his political career forever!  The Song Dynasty strictly guarded against foreign relatives and strictly restricted and suppressed their political careers.  It¡¯s no wonder that the concubine comes from a general family and the princess marries a general family. If these general families with heavy troops are not suppressed, what will be the consequences?  Don¡¯t you see how the country of Han Dynasty was destroyed?  Isn't it the result of the exclusive power of relatives and eunuchs?  The emperors of Zhao and Song did not want to see their generals imitate Taizu and wear yellow robes&nbsp; Therefore, the regulations are very strict. In the first year of Tiansheng reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, there was an edict saying: From now on, princes-in-law, princes, princes, etc. are not allowed to interact with powerful officials of the Qing Dynasty.  If there is any official business, go to Zhongshu and the Privy Council to make a confession.  The Yushitai is still asked to be constantly aware of the violation, and if there is any violation, it will be brought to the attention of the public.  In May of the first year of Jingyou's reign, the imperial edict was issued: If I heard that Qili's family was often in contact with court officials, or that they were not allowed to speak Chinese, they would be investigated by the Supervisor.  In other words, even the consort¡¯s private life cannot be guaranteed, and his contacts with friends must be monitored and even reported frequently.  In a word, after becoming the consort, you can no longer participate in political affairs, nor can you serve as an official in the court. You will become a wealthy idler under surveillance.  In the eyes of the prince's consort, wealthy and idle people are actually synonymous with the walking dead.  "Perhaps for some people, being wealthy and idle all their lives is the best thing, but for aspiring young people like Wang Shen, it is a great torture.  Full of ambitions and talents, there was no way to display them, no chance to display them. The man originally had ambitions to make achievements, but he lost such an opportunity forever Wang Shen was inevitably depressed, and even began to give up on himself. He indulged in poetry and painting  , acted recklessly, and pinned his emotions on art and women.  It¡¯s a pity that this woman is not Zhao Baoan!  In fact, Zhao Baoan himself was not wrong, and Wang Shen did not hate the eldest princess.  But he couldn't face Zhao Baoan. After all, his life was changed because of her, or was ruined by her.  Therefore, in a marriage in name only, there are still some indescribable but irreconcilable contradictions.  Although Zhao Baoan worked hard to fulfill his duties as a wife and daughter-in-law, Wang Shen always turned a blind eye. It was really difficult for him to face Zhao Baoan.  It's just that his depressed mood needed to be relieved and comforted, so all his sadness and love were given to Ji Nu.  ??It is a great shame for a princess to hang out in a brothel and fall in love with prostitutes.  The Prince Consort even wrote a special lyrics for this, and now it has spread in Bianjing!  The light rain turns clear and the evening shines.  The golden green pavilion reflects the lotus marsh.  The willows are hanging down and the wind is curling.  The tender lotus has countless green flowers.  It seems that this garden is infinitely better.  After returning from exile, I am in a bad mood. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off???? until dusk and people are quiet.  It is even more worthy of adding a beautiful lady.  How tender and affectionate, how tranquil and loving, but all of this has nothing to do with me.  Zhao Baoan felt very uncomfortable, especially today, when he learned that Wang Shen and his girlfriend went out of the city to enjoy the plum blossoms.  The dignified eldest princess of Shu finally couldn't bear it anymore. She hurried out of the city to catch the traitor, but she didn't want to encounter such a thing at the gate of the city, and was stopped by Lin Zhao.  At this moment, when she was asked about the purpose of her trip in public, how could she tell her?  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 518: Princess Qinghe

    The prince-in-law took the prostitute out for fun, and the dignified eldest princess of Shu was naturally dissatisfied. She was already very angry, and her temper was inevitably a bit irritable.  . He was in a hurry, but he was blocked by someone at the city gate, and his anger was instantly ignited.  It¡¯s a pity that we met Lin Zhao and came to stop him!  First he openly accused her, making her lose face, and now he spoke eloquently: "In the past, Taizu's Princess Yongqing wanted to make a colorful dress and feather skirt, but she was reprimanded by Taizu. Taizu said that as a princess, you must cherish it  The people's power is to set an example for the world. Making colorful clothes and feather skirts is troublesome and consumes a lot of people's power. If the world follows suit, it will be detrimental to the education of the people. Today, these porcelains are made by craftsmen with great pains. Why not?  How about cherishing the power of the people? The princess is so domineering today. If all the women in the world follow her example, I am afraid that men will have no way to survive! " Taking Princess Yongqing as an example, he also quoted Taizu's admonitions. This is Lin Zhao's consistent method.  Zhao Baoan wanted to retort and get angry, but he had no way to speak.  Looking at Lin Zhao, his eyes were full of anger at first, and then for some reason, his eyes suddenly became sore and tears burst into his face.  At this moment, Lin Zhao was a little surprised, wondering if he had gone too far?  The domineering princess actually cried?  If we go back to the palace to complain It's easy to talk to Zhao Xu, so nothing will happen.  But where is the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao?  Zhao Baoan was her legitimate daughter, so she had to protect her little one.  Although he couldn't say anything on the surface, after all, it was the princess who was at fault first. If he had to make a fuss today, the officials would probably open their mouths.  Back then, Princess Fukang had a quarrel with her consort and returned to the palace at night, causing the palace door to be opened at night, causing an uproar.  So on the surface, I can¡¯t show off, but behind the scenes, I don¡¯t know what will happen to Gao Taotao?  What kind of trouble is Zhao Baoan making?  Where has the domineering energy gone?  Why are you crying?  Is this little girl deliberately pretending to be pitiful to deal with herself?  Lin Zhao was inevitably doubtful, but in fact, he had really wronged Zhao Baoan. The princess was indeed sad at the moment, and the reason for her sadness was related to Lin Zhao.  The first time Zhao Baoan met Lin Zhao was when he was with Gao Taotao on the tower of the palace. After just a glance, he had a good impression of this young man.  Later, Lin Zhao became famous and they met several times. Zhao Baoan also had a good impression of Lin Zhao.  But Lin Zhao never looked at him directly. During the Chinese Valentine's Day in Jinmingchi, everyone praised Zhao Baoan and presented poems to the princess. They were all full of praise.  As a result, Lin Zhao's song "Magpie Bridge Immortal" made Chai Minyan shine, and undoubtedly stole the limelight from Zhao Baoan.  Her Royal Highness the Princess is dissatisfied and even a little jealous, that¡¯s right!  She was a little jealous of Chai Minyan because she had a strange feeling towards Lin Zhao in her heart.  Once upon a time, the little princess may have thought about the choice of her consort Fortunately, the Empress Dowager Cao didn't know that her granddaughter had such thoughts, otherwise she would have broken into a cold sweat. They are uncle and niece  ¡­ Later, Lin Zhao married Chai Minyan, and Zhao Baoan completely stopped thinking about her.  However, the imperial grandmother loved Chai Minyan even more than herself, which made Zhao Baoan feel very unbalanced.  The second brother Zhao Hao originally intended to marry Chai Minyan, but his mother Gao Taotao had already agreed, but the Queen Mother objected Could it be that married grandsons and granddaughters are not as good as a so-called niece and niece-in-law?  Zhao Baoan couldn't figure it out, because he forgot that they were not the grandchildren of the Empress Dowager It was a done deal. Even though he felt uncomfortable, it was already a fait accompli and could not be changed.  Afterwards, Gao Taotao began to plan the marriage for a pair of children!  After Zhao Hao marries a wife, the princess will naturally get married too!  It is certainly no small matter for the Empress Dowager's legitimate daughter to marry, and the candidate for the consort must be carefully selected.  It is impossible to match the royal family, but the lintel must also be considered.  After some careful selection, Gao Taotao chose Wang Shen (shot n), a descendant of the founding general Wang Quanbin. He was a general's son and his family background was worthy of a princess.  What's even more rare is that Wang Shen is suave, talented, and knowledgeable. He and his daughter can be said to be both talented and beautiful. They are a match made in heaven, making them the perfect choice for the prince's consort.  The Empress Dowager personally issued an edict that Princess Shang was the glory of the world, and Wang Shen simply could not refuse.  Especially since his father died early, his family has begun to look like a failure. Therefore, his mother, Mrs. Lu, is very anxious. Naturally, she wants such a happy event in the world. How can she refuse?  It is difficult to disobey the king's order, and it is also difficult to disobey the mother's order. Wang Shen had no choice but to agree.  Zhao Baoan is also quite satisfied with this husband and wants to live a good life with his husband and children in harmony.  For this reason, she treated Wang Shen wholeheartedly, completely letting go of her status as a princess, and just wanted to fulfill her duties as a wife.  Wang Shen¡¯s mother, Lu, loves desserts, Bao¡¯anThe princess cooked it herself and sent it to serve her mother-in-law.  There is no doubt that Zhao Baoan treats his consort very well, and is a good wife and daughter-in-law.  But her efforts were not rewarded, and her strong will was not sweet. For Wang Shen, the princess was good at everything, but marrying the princess was not good at all, which was the sorrow of his life.  From then on, he stayed away from political affairs and never had the chance to display his ambitions. This was the saddest thing for him.  Everything was because of his status as the Prince Consort and because of his marriage to the princess. Wang Shen knew that it was not the princess's fault, but he could not face the princess.  In reality, he was obsessed with poetry and painting, and later he began to drink to drown his sorrows. Finally, he wandered into a brothel and fell in love with a prostitute.  Perhaps only in that gentle countryside, Wang Shen could forget his worries and get a moment of peace!  Zhao Baoan didn¡¯t understand. It was a great shame and humiliation for a princess to have a consort linger in a brothel.  At first, Zhao Baoan thought that she was not doing well enough, so she tried hard to improve her relationship with her husband-in-law. However, no matter how hard she tried, it had no effect at all. On the contrary, her husband-in-law became farther and farther away from him.  , or even deliberately avoid it.  She didn¡¯t understand that she, a dignified princess, had already gone to the point of flattering a man, so why did he still have to be so ungrateful?  The prince-in-law is still lingering in the world, and the anger in Zhao Baoan's heart keeps rising. Especially after the song "Butterfly Loves Flowers" spread, the eldest princess of Shu became the laughing stock of Bianjing. Zhao Baoan couldn't bear it anymore!  Today she left the city to catch a traitor, and she wanted Wang Shen to give her an explanation!  But this matter has not been resolved yet, but it has caused more trouble!  It's okay that the city gate is blocked. In the future, maybe she will be amiable. Although she has been loved by many people since she was a child, she is not so domineering.  Today's arrogance is mostly due to too much anger in my heart with nowhere to vent!  ¡°I just didn¡¯t expect that I would encounter Lin Zhao¡¯s obstruction.  Zhao Baoan didn't care about his own feelings at all and just made a grand argument. Zhao Baoan just felt aggrieved.  It's just that the many depressions in my heart cannot be explained to outsiders at all, and I can only reap the consequences myself.  Zhao Baoan cried for a moment, then his eyes fell on Lin Zhao again, his eyes suddenly filled with anger.  The special emotions hidden deep in my heart were ignited, as well as the jealousy and today's anger, all of a sudden merged together and turned into deep hatred, hatred for Lin Zhao!  If it weren't for him If Zhao Baoan made many assumptions in his heart. If his life trajectory had changed even a little bit, maybe there wouldn't be so much suffering today.  Everything is thanks to Lin Zhao!  For a moment, Zhao Baoan¡¯s mentality was a little distorted, very similar to that of her second brother Zhao Hao.  Today, Lin Zhao blocked the road and deliberately made it difficult for himself. Well I will fight with you to death. At worst, I will be impeached by the official. What will happen if there are any rumors?  Anyway, I am already the laughing stock of Bianjing, so I don¡¯t care about this extra trouble!  "Lin Zhao, you" Just when the eldest princess of Shu was about to explode, a woman's clear and gentle call came from behind: "Bao'an!" Lin Zhao looked up and saw a woman approaching with a graceful face.  Extremely beautiful, it can be called the beauty of the country and the fragrance of heaven, almost as good as Chai Minyan.  Dressed in gorgeous clothes and decorated with pearls and jade, she looks luxurious yet elegant and gentle.  He is about 20 or 30 years old, so he has a more mature and dignified charm. His smile makes people feel like spring breeze.  "Auntie!" Zhao Baoan saw the woman and asked softly: "Why are you here?" "You, I'm not worried about you!" The woman smiled softly, turned around and looked at Lin Zhao, and said softly: "  It must be in front of Marquis Weiyuan, right?" "Lin Zhao has met Madam, I wonder what she calls her? "I just heard Zhao Baoan call her aunt, could it be another princess?"  Or the eldest princess?  "Qinghe!" "Lin Zhao has met Princess Qinghe!" Upon hearing the word Qinghe, Lin Zhao suddenly had an idea flash in his mind.  This is Princess Qinghe, the daughter of the clan.  The most beautiful woman in Bianjing back then, Huaguang was slightly covered up after Chai Minyan appeared on the scene.  No wonder she is so beautiful. If she were a few years younger, she could indeed compete with Chai Minyan.  " However, Lin Zhao's recognition of Princess Qinghe was not because of her beautiful appearance, but because of her husband.  The person Princess Qinghe married was none other than Di Yong, the son of Di Qing, who was known as "human-looking".  ¡°One is the most handsome guy in Bianjing, and the other is the most beautiful woman in Bianjing. It can be said that they are a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven.  The Song Dynasty had strict restrictions on foreign relatives. Prince-in-law and captain could not participate in political affairs, but the second-ranking commanders and horses could.  Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu both believed that Di Yong married a clan daughter, which meant that??One's own people.  Another rare general, now serving in the Palace Front Division, holding the imperial army, and guarding the palace.  Princess Qinghe lives in seclusion, takes care of her husband and raises her children, and has an excellent reputation. Unexpectedly, she suddenly appears here today.  It seems that this is to help Zhao Baoan, which is a bit tricky!  Lin Zhao shook his head slightly, but he had already decided in his heart that no matter what, he had to be polite to Princess Qinghe.  Not for anything else, just because this princess is Di Qing¡¯s daughter-in-law!  (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 519: Putting the Troubles to Peace

    Princess Qinghe has kept a low profile since she got married. She is virtuous and gentle, and it is her nature not to like publicity.  On weekdays, the people who move around more are the children of the royal family and the families of some distinguished relatives and ladies.  Because she is a close branch of the clan, favored by Emperor Yingzong, and has an outstanding husband like Di Yong, Princess Qinghe's status is naturally superior to others.  He often goes in and out of the palace on weekdays, and his relationship with the eldest princess of Shu is pretty good.  Today, Zhao Baoan hurriedly went out to find his consort, and left the house angrily. Several maids accompanying him tried to dissuade him, but they couldn't stop him at all.  Gao Taotao specially selected some mature and clever people to accompany his daughter, so they were all very sensible and knew that something might happen to the princess if she went out like this.  "But they can't dissuade her. If they go to the palace to find the Queen Mother, there will definitely be a fuss.  The princess's scandal has already filled the city, so we must not cause any more trouble!  After thinking about it, someone thought of Princess Qinghe.  Her residence is outside the palace, so it is easy to meet her. The princess is a warm-hearted person and will definitely be willing to help.  The most important thing is that the princess is the aunt of the eldest princess. She is also very close and respected, so she can definitely dissuade the princess.  Princess Qinghe received the news in her mansion and was so anxious that she hurriedly chased him. Unexpectedly, she caught up with him at the gate of the city.  Zhao Baoan didn't find his consort first, but he got into another trouble!  After a brief inquiry, I found out that Zhao Baoan was unreasonable and arrogant.  Princess Qinghe couldn't help but frown, was it her niece who caused trouble first?  She could also understand her niece's mood at the moment, so she couldn't bear to blame her.  But the trouble is, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao is also involved.  Although Princess Qinghe lives in seclusion, she lives simply.  But he is not ignorant of the affairs of the court.  What's more, the reputation of Weiyuan Hou Lin's Minister is too famous, no matter from the mouth of her husband Di Yong.  It was still the usual chat among the noble ladies who came and went. Princess Qinghe still knew about this Weiyuan Marquis.  The first-generation marquis in his twenties was unique in the Song Dynasty!  She has also heard of many of Weiyuan Hou¡¯s deeds. He is a very powerful person.  He is trusted by the emperor in the court and has many connections with officials in the court, so naturally he cannot be treated lightly.  Another point is that his wife Chai Minyan is the adopted daughter of Cao Guojiu and the niece of the Empress Dowager.  In the circle of meritorious deeds of the Bianjing clan.  Who doesn't know that the Empress Dowager loves Chai Minyan very much, even as much as the eldest princess of Chu State.  The most rare thing is that the eldest princess also has a deep sisterly relationship with her.  So before treating Lin Zhao, you must first consider the background.  She was just a princess, a daughter of a clan, and nothing in the eyes of the Empress Dowager.  Although she and Zhao Fukang are cousins.  But she is the biological daughter of Emperor Renzong, the extremely noble eldest princess, and she is simply beyond her reach.  You can¡¯t offend the Empress Dowager and Princess Dachang, so you can¡¯t offend Lin Zhao.  Zhao Baoan can conflict with him because the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao is behind him, but what does he have?  Of course.  Zhao Baoan cannot be offended either.  Therefore, the clever Princess Qinghe recognized the reality in an instant and corrected her position and mentality.  Of course, Princess Qinghe is not the kind of weakling who bullies the weak and fears the strong.  She also did this for her niece.  If things continue to be deadlocked today, there will eventually be uproar in the city.  It will be a bigger blow to Zhao Baoan's reputation.  Back then, Princess Fukang had a falling out with her consort, and the scandal lasted for so long that her whole body was mentally disturbed and she almost died of depression. Thanks to Chai Minyan's timely treatment and enlightenment, she is now gradually recovering.  Will Zhao Baoan follow in his footsteps?  "What happened today was ultimately her fault. If things broke out, the officials would be reluctant to let her go.  The accusation that the princess is domineering and ungrateful is certain.  By then, the emperor and the queen mother would not dare to come forward to defend her, otherwise there would be another impeachment, accusing the emperor and the queen mother of protecting the eldest princess and being lax in educating their daughter.  The public officials of the Song Dynasty were all hard-core, and publicly blaming the emperor was nothing.  At that time, Princess Fukang was depressed and seriously ill, but the officials still refused to let her go. Emperor Renzong was under tremendous pressure because of this.  ??Learning from the past, it is better not to make the same mistakes again.  ??Maintain big things and turn them into small things.  Princess Qinghe had already made up her mind. It was for her niece's benefit and neither party would be offended. Afterwards, the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao would not blame herself.  "Marquis Weiyuan, the princess is in a hurry to travel today. Please forgive me for my inappropriate words and deeds!" Princess Qinghe spoke gently and had a calm attitude.  Lin Zhao's heart moved, as long as she was not here to cause trouble, otherwise Di Qing's daughter-in-law's identity would make herself very embarrassed!  "No, it's just that these porcelains are exquisite. It would be a pity if they were destroyed. I just want to dissuade the princess. I have no ill intentions!" Lin Zhao was also very polite. After all, this is the daughter of the clan and can be regarded as his cousin.  "Really accurate?!  Princess Qinghe said: "How about our government paying compensation for this matter and letting it go?"  " When my cousin came forward, she naturally couldn't push too far. Lin Zhao also wanted to put an end to the matter as soon as possible. He immediately smiled and said: "The princess is serious. These two carts of porcelain are very exquisite. I plan to buy them all. What do you think?  " Lin Zhao turned around and looked at the vendor who was transporting the porcelain. This vendor was already frightened. Because of his own affairs, a princess, a princess and a marquis were now implicated. It was already a huge event for him.  How dare he say "no" when speaking to a noble man? Especially this Marquis, who has a high opinion of Jun Ci, can give it all to him for free. Anyway, the purpose of publicity has been achieved, and he nodded immediately.  But he hesitated and couldn't say a word. "Well, please spend the money, Mr. Hou!"  "In the view of Princess Qinghe, Lin Zhao has already given in, and this is the best thing. As he spoke, he turned to Zhao Baoan and said: "Okay, let's leave it like this. Auntie, let's go with you to relax!  " "Auntie, we can't just let this matter go!  "Zhao Baoan is still full of hatred at this moment, how can he let it go so easily? "Baoan, don't mess around!  Princess Qinghe came closer and lowered her voice: "Do you remember Princess Fukang's old stories?"  Don't you want to embarrass the Queen Mother and the officials?  " Thinking of what happened to her direct aunt, Zhao Baoan was a little scared after all. She didn't want to end up in that situation. But her current situation was probably not much better! She also knew that it was her fault that made the trouble today.  There is nothing good about it. How can I not give face to Aunt Qinghe for intervening? But this matter must not be settled like this. We must settle the score with Lin Zhao in the future!  Princess Qinghe smiled gently, her face suddenly darkened, she looked at the people gathered at the city gate and said loudly: "What can you see today?"  What do you hear?  " "No, I didn't see or hear anything!  "The answer was almost in unison. "The people present are not stupid. The princess is giving a warning and cannot be leaked. No one can offend the princess, the princess, or the marquis. Who dares to spread rumors so boldly? "In this way, even among the people  There are some vague rumors, but they won't spread to the upper class, so that the royal family and nobles will know about it, and it will embarrass the eldest princess of Shu. But some people are destined to be unable to hide it, such a big thing happened at the city gate.  , how can the all-pervasive Imperial City Division turn a blind eye?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 520: Within reach of the whip

    Princess Qinghe came forward to mediate, and the confrontation at the city gate came to an end for the time being.  The matter is over for the time being, but it is unknown whether there will be any more troubles in the future.  Although Princess Qinghe warned everyone present to keep secrets, some rumors would still exist.  Where there are rumors, there will be foreshadowing!  It¡¯s just that the news can be spread directly or indirectly. Princess Qinghe means that as long as the matter does not make a big deal and does not spread among the upper class, Zhao Baoan¡¯s face can be regarded as saved.  This may be possible!  Zhao Xu in the palace quickly got the news, and the source was naturally the Imperial City Division.  Since the intelligence agency of the Great Song Dynasty was called the Imperial City Division, its core was the capital Bianjing, and its focus naturally included the royal relatives and distinguished ministers.  Although it was just a small matter at the city gate today, it involved a princess, a princess, and a marquis. They were all important figures in the dynasty. How could the Imperial City Secretary not notice it?  Although it was a small matter, it was still reported to Emperor Zhao Xu by the prison officer.  His sister had a little conflict with Lin Zhao at the gate of the city. The reason was that her sister was too domineering. Zhao Xu couldn't help but frown, as he was not spoiled by his mother.  He had an instinctive resistance to things that would tarnish the reputation of the royal family.  He didn¡¯t want the ministers to write a letter saying that he doted on his younger sister too much. In order to protect Princess Fukang, Emperor Renzong was not criticized by the ministers. Zhao Xu did not want to make the same mistake again.  There were too many things going on recently, and he was quite bored. He really didn't have much energy to care about these trivial things.  ¡°But Lin Zhao is too bold, no matter what, she is his sister.  Even if he is a bit arrogant and domineering, he should still be given some face.  Why do two people want to be at odds with each other?  Could it be that this guy made great contributions in Hebei?  Are you a little arrogant after you come back?  ¡°It seems that I have to give him a beating when I come back. A good seedling can¡¯t just be wasted like this.  Everyone must obey themselves, be obedient, and be used by me.  Now that Zhao Xu thinks highly of Lin Zhao, he doesn't really care about such trivial matters, it's just a little bit of encouragement!  As for the girl, her mother is responsible for the discipline, so it is not convenient for her to take care of it.  I don't want to care either.  So, Zhao Xu sent someone to report the news to the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao. He knew that even if he didn't tell it, his mother would know it sooner or later. It was better to take the initiative to avoid trouble later.  At the same time, it also indirectly expresses some attitudes!  After Gao Taotao learned what happened.  I can't help but feel a little sad, I can't help but sigh a little, and I feel very uncomfortable.  She could probably understand her daughter's state of mind at that time. There was a lot of news about the prince-in-law. How could she, the queen mother, not know about it?     how so?  The man is talented and the woman is beautiful, a match made in heaven.  How did it end up in this situation?  Didn¡¯t the Prince Consort have extraordinary talents and valuable character before?  Why would you abandon the princess and hang out in a brothel?  Gao Taotao didn't understand the crux for a while, so he didn't understand a lot.  In her opinion, the prince-in-law is really nothing.  A princess who doesn't know how to cherish her marriage is simply a bastard!  It¡¯s just that it¡¯s already like that.  What else?  To reconcile the princess and the consort?  In this era, although Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism had not yet emerged, honor and respect were not as strict as in later generations, but it was always not good for a woman to remarry, let alone a royal princess who had to set an example for the world.  Back then, Princess Fukang's incident almost made the royal family a laughing stock. Emperor Renzong finally suppressed it, but Gao Taotao didn't want his daughter to follow in the same footsteps.  The husband ascended the throne as the eldest son, so they wanted to perform better than Emperor Renzong everywhere, and the same was true for their daughter's marriage.  We can only find another way to deal with this matter. My daughter will be aggrieved to some extent. Let¡¯s find a way to comfort her in the future!  But he is a prince-in-law. He must be allowed into the palace the next day to give him a good scolding.  Or find his mother, Mrs. Lu, and have a good communication.  This can only be done like this. Gao Taotao has some regrets and blames himself. He should have chosen more carefully when choosing his consort. Maybe if it were someone else, his daughter would not be so wronged Alas!  Gao Taotao sighed softly, remembering what happened today.  It¡¯s completely understandable that my daughter is in a bad mood. It doesn¡¯t matter if she smashed some porcelain, but her reputation will be bad after all.  It damages the reputation of the princess, shows that she, the Queen Mother's goddaughter, is incompetent, and damages the majesty of her mother's deeds in the world.  Even if she is in a bad mood, she cannot be like this. My daughter is already married and a woman, and it is not appropriate to be so willful. She needs to learn to be steady and tolerant.  It¡¯s just that these are taught by myself, not Lin Zhao!  I was shocked to hear that Lin Zhao actually accused her daughter face to face, which made her very embarrassed, and she was filled with anger.  He knew that his daughter was already extremely sad at that time. Wasn't Lin Zhao adding salt to the wound?  He's just a prince. Who gave him the courage to be as arrogant as the eldest princess?  Gao Taotao was very angry at this familiar name!  The second son's marriage was also disrupted by this guy.?, so much so that Zhao Hao still has some regrets and complaints. Now that he is bullying his daughter again, it is really too much.  This ignorant boy had to be taught a lesson. The empress dowager, who always cared about the world, finally became angry.  It¡¯s just Even when he was angry, Gao Taotao was still very rational. He might not be able to embarrass Lin Zhao at the moment.  After all, what happened today was caused by his daughter's fault. If this matter got serious, there would be discussions in the court and among the people, and he knew best what the consequences would be.  Based on this, she felt that Princess Qinghe had done a good job in preserving the face of the princess and the royal family, and it would be best to settle the matter temporarily.  Furthermore, behind Lin Zhao is the Empress Dowager!  To be honest, Gao Taotao also doesn¡¯t understand why the Empress Dowager, his mother and aunt, likes Chai Minyan so much.  Is it just a game with myself?  She used to think so, but now, she has another opinion.  Just because Chai Minyan cured Zhao Fukang and Cao Yi?  This kind of reward is too heavy and seems to go against common sense.  Gao Taotao was just suspicious, but she couldn't tell what the situation was.  She only knew that if she wanted to touch Lin Zhao now, she would inevitably fall out with her mother-in-law. This was not the result she wanted to see.  At least that¡¯s the case for now!  What makes Gao Taotao most fearful or chilling is not here, but the performance of his eldest son Zhao Xu.  The Imperial City Secretary can report this matter to himself.  It was obviously approved by the eldest son.  His sister was wronged, but he was indifferent?  No wonder.  On one side is his sister, and on the other side is his favorite minister who has done great things for him. Naturally, a bowl of water will not be treated equally.  Favoring outsiders!  It¡¯s a bit chilling to think about it!  What¡¯s the point of telling yourself so directly?  Let yourself educate your daughter?  This is true, Gao Taotao does not object.  But she was also keenly aware of her son's other purpose, which was to put pressure on herself and give a warning!  Lin Zhao is his person, and he cannot easily touch him in order to protect an outsider.  He actually ignored his sister's grievance and wanted to show shame to his mother.  On a deeper level, his son is warning himself not to get too involved in political affairs and not to threaten him.     well!  The most ruthless thing is the imperial family, Gao Taotao now has a deep understanding of it.  If it is an ordinary people's nails, mother is kind, son is filial, brother, friend, brother are respectful.  If my sister is wronged, my brother will probably step forward, but in the royal family?  All feelings have become indifferent, and everyone is more defensive and scheming towards each other.  This is true between brothers, and now it is even true between mother and son!  Just because I once loved my second son, does this have to be the case?  Zhao Xu¡¯s first few heirs all died young.  In order to have children as quickly as possible and have successors.  He actually accepted a wide range of women into his harem and didn't even care about his own body. He visited her frequently for several months.  Finally two concubines became pregnant.  He is only twenty-five years old, why does he care so much about his children?  It's not just about guarding yourself.  Are you afraid that if you give him a child, he will become a younger brother?  Is this the kind of person your mother is in your heart?  Little do you know that you are just taking advantage of your own body. Why don't I love you anymore?  Gao Taotao felt particularly sad when he thought of his eldest son.  But whether he wanted to admit it or not, the distance between him and his eldest son was getting farther and farther. This was an indisputable fact.  Last time, she and Yan Yuese tried to persuade her son about Han Qi, but it had no effect at all. Today, her son gave him the best answer with facts Why is it necessary?  Gao Taotao felt cold in his heart. Even so, he still had to listen to advice that was offensive to his ears, let alone the advice from a mother.  One day, when you suffer a loss, you may understand!  "Three children, none of them make me worry!"  Gao Taotao felt extremely tired and uncomfortable!  Did he really commit too many sins and God wanted to punish him in this way?  No matter what!  No matter what, you have to hold on!  The eldest son couldn't change himself, he couldn't say anything at all, and it had no effect.  But Lin Zhao may not be able to teach you a lesson today, but tomorrow hum, one day, I will seize the opportunity and make you pay the price.  The shame given to my children, no, the shame given to my mother and son needs to be repaid twice as much!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao, who had just returned to the Hou Mansion, suddenly sneezed a few times and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.  Who knows who is thinking about me again!  There are many people in the world who remember me!  "But Lin Zhao has no fear. If you want to come, then just come!"  The return of the Marquis was sudden, and it was a surprise to everyone in the house!  The first person to be greeted was Gu Yuelun. She was working in the accounting room in the front yard. When she heard that her cousin was back, she immediately came out.  "Cousin, you're back!" Gu YuexiHe came to Lin Zhao excitedly, his breathing was a little rapid as he spoke, his pretty face was slightly rosy, and there was a hint of fragrant sweat, like a blooming peony, as passionate as fire.  Lin Zhao looked at his little cousin up and down, and then he was surprised to find that Yue Lun had grown up, and she was already a charming young girl!  "Haha, Yue Lun is getting more and more beautiful, she is a big girl now!" Lin Zhao said whatever he thought in his mind.  "Cousin, I'm nineteen years old!" Gu Yuelun's voice became deeper and deeper, and his eyes looking at Lin Zhao became a bit resentful and shy.  Lin Zhao had always regarded her as his sister and had no other thoughts in his mind, so he did not pay attention to Gu Yuelun's abnormality and said with a smile: "She is nineteen, it seems that she has found a suitable husband for my cousin!" "Cousin, you  " Gu Yuelun suddenly felt a little embarrassed, shy and also vaguely disappointed.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t pay attention, but Mu Sihong saw it clearly.  What's wrong with husband?  He is obviously an expert in love, so why did he act so foolishly now?  Unmoved at all "Haha" as he spoke.  Chai Minyan, Zhe Wenxin, Meng Ruoying and other ladies all came out to greet them.  Seeing Lin Zhao from a distance, he was so excited that there were even tears in his eyes.  Lin Zhao looked over and saw that Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin were both four or five months pregnant. Their bellies were slightly bulging, and their beauty added a bit of maturity.  It¡¯s great to have two more children on the way!  Looking at the bellies of the two lovely wives, Lin Zhao was also filled with emotion.  Looking forward to the arrival of my son as soon as possible.  "Why did you all come out? You should be more careful when you are pregnant!" "It doesn't matter, more activities will help to prevent miscarriage!" Chai Minyan is the most knowledgeable in medicine, so naturally he has something to say.  "Well, take good care of them, and give Qiu Ning two younger brothers and sisters!" As he spoke, Lin Zhao took the hands of Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin and asked with concern.  "Wen Xin has practiced martial arts and has a good physical condition. Husband, don't worry!" Zhe Wenxin said with a smile: "It's better that my sister is good at medicine and good at caring for her, otherwise she would really be tortured by this little guy!" It turns out that Zhe Wenxin is pregnant.  The reaction afterward was severe, with eyes divided into joy and joy, vomiting for days, and no desire for food or tea.  Thanks to Chai Minyan for his diagnosis and treatment.  Prescriptions were prescribed and medicines were prescribed, and Aetai nursed back to health and things gradually improved.  "Well, you all take good care of her. Don't make any mistakes!" Lin Zhao saw the baby in Meng Ruoying's arms again and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Is my Qiu Ning asleep?" "No. I heard that her father is back.  Yes, you are in good spirits!" Meng Ruoying smiled sweetly.  He stepped forward and handed the child into Lin Zhao's arms.  Sure enough, Xiao Qiuning's big black eyes kept turning, looking at her father curiously. After a while, she was still laughing and enjoying herself.  So much so that several ladies exclaimed that it was miraculous that it was really the nature of father and daughter, connected by blood.  Lin Zhao left her daughter before she was even one month old. When she saw her again, she was naturally very kind and loving!  Especially my daughter's smile, it was so heart-warming that she felt warm in an instant.  At this moment, my heart was really filled with tranquility, as if I had forgotten all about power and tactics, and there was only rumbling family love in my heart!  "Okay, although the weather is sunny, it is winter and it is still a bit chilly. Let's go inside! Don't let the children freeze!" He picked up his daughter and said with a smile, "Isn't that right, Qiu?"  Ning!¡± For a time, the family was enjoying themselves and sharing a family relationship, so unhappy!  Gu Yuelun stood aside, his eyes were a little more envious, a little distant, and a little shy!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Lin Zhao returned to Bianjing, Prince Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom  I just arrived in Beijing in time.  After spending a few more days in Youzhou, the prince's illness gradually recovered and his body gradually recovered, which is only reasonable.  After recuperating for many days, the prince recovered. When the news spread, all parties in the Liao Kingdom were very excited and rushed to celebrate.  Of course, there was only one person who was unhappy at heart.  God bless the prince, the princess is also praised for her careful service to her brother.  Yelu Jun and Yelu Tri had a good reputation in the Liao Kingdom, so many people cared about them.  In this way, brother and sister Yelujun can finally return to Beijing in good faith.  Liao Lord Yelu Hongji and Queen Xiao Guanyin were very worried. Even if they knew that they had returned safely, they still looked forward to seeing them back in Beijing as soon as possible.  They had been away for a long time, and the prince and princess really missed their family, so they hurried on their way.  The moment they returned to Youzhou, they already knew how angry their father was and how worried their mother was. This was an outcome they had long expected.  But it doesn¡¯t matter, my father¡¯s anger is also because he is worried about himself.  As long as he comes back safely, he must have calmed down. As long as he says a few nice words and takes the initiative to admit his mistakes, he must be able to??Can't be forgiven.  What's more, the queen mother is by her side, so she must have compassion and speak for herself.  So don¡¯t worry at all!  Yelujun is more concerned about the achievements of this trip to the Song Dynasty. The biggest achievement is probably the journey itself!  It was my first time to go to a foreign country and take an adventurous trip.  This was a good exercise for his courage and magnanimity. At the same time, he could see the cultural properties, richness, and other things of the Song Dynasty that he noticed!  Only when you know yourself and the enemy can you win every battle!  In the future, the Song Dynasty will definitely be the biggest opponent of the Liao Kingdom, and there is nothing wrong with having a detailed understanding of it.  If you have other plans in the future, you have some understanding and can be prepared to proceed properly.  Yelujun is extremely interested in these. For him, this time is really a good harvest.  The rest of his thoughts were all on Lin Zhao. The old friend he met in the Song Dynasty was also an enemy!  Yelujun stubbornly regarded Lin Zhao as a strong opponent and never changed his view.  It has to be said that Yelujun is quite far-sighted, and he predicted this matter correctly.  Before leaving, he arranged for Lin Zhao to go back to Youzhou. He was still thinking about whether the memorial had been sent to the emperor of the Song Dynasty and whether it would be effective But there was no movement. Could it be that the Song Dynasty  Could the emperor protect Lin Zhao?  Or was Wen Yanbo secretly helping Lin Zhao hide it?  Or was there something else wrong?  Yelujun is a little puzzled?  It was inevitable that he would be a little disappointed. It seemed that Lin Zhao was not easy to deal with. Ordinary methods were beyond his control and it was difficult to achieve results.  After regretting for several days, Yelujun learned from his sister in a very unexpected situation.  The letter was lost, and my sister made some revisions, and the meaning was completely different.  It turns out that this is the situation!  Yelu Jun was immediately furious. He didn't expect his sister to do such a ridiculous thing. It's really hard to guard against a domestic thief!  There is no use in just being angry, so what is the use in blaming my sister?  For the current plan, I can only completely cut off the girl's thoughts As for Lin Zhao, is it beyond my reach in Shangjing?  Yelu Jun smiled coldly: "There is a way after all" (To be continued)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 521: Fu Yizi

    Back in Bianjing, Lin Zhao could rest for a few days. The overall situation of Hebei Road was decided, and Lin Zhao had made outstanding contributions.  // Welcome to Reading // For this reason, Emperor Zhao Xu was also particularly considerate and allowed him to rest for three days before entering the palace to pay his respects. This was also a disguised honor.  Although Lin Zhao had three days of free time, he could not fully rest.  After all, he is not only Lin Shilang of the imperial court, but also the hope of many people, the soul of Mingyue Sect. There are still many things to deal with for the Song Dynasty and for himself.  First, Gu Yuelun and Yu Xuan reported to him the status of the family business. Over the past few years, the financial resources of Meng's Trading Company have increased several times.  Although it is in the name of the Meng family, it is actually a joint business between the Lin and Meng families. It used to be a 50/50 shareholding, but some changes occurred after Meng Ruoying married into the Lin family.  Although Mrs. Meng has adopted a child for Meng Ruogu, she is still young after all, so she still needs her aunt Meng Ruoying and her uncle to help take care of it.  Therefore, most of them actually belong to the Lin family. In fact, the distinction itself is meaningless so clearly, and no one cares about it on weekdays.  This method also means to deceive others.  Otherwise, Mr. Lin's family fortune is too rich, and it is easy for others to talk about him and make trouble for him.  First, Meng Ruoying, then Gu Yuelun, the business was managed very smoothly, and Lin Zhao was very satisfied with this.  Although his focus now is on the officialdom of the court, he still attaches great importance to business. After all, doing big things requires huge financial support. Many things require commercial means, which is more convenient and has unexpected effects.  For example, this time, Lin Zhao first ordered Gu Yuelun: "mobilize all our funds to buy grain in Huainan and Jiangnan. Transport it north to Bianjing, Luoyang and Damingfu before the Qingming Festival." Gu Yuelun asked: "How much food do we need?"  "What?" "Of course it will be useful. You will know when the time comes!" Lin Zhao didn't know how to explain this, and it was not easy to explain.  Although Gu Yuelun was confused, since her cousin had given the order, she would never disobey, so she agreed immediately.  After all, they are all aware of Lin Zhao's accurate prediction ability. My cousin must have his reasons and he will definitely not suffer.  "Yaofu, how will our profits be from this control of the Yellow River?" Lin Zhao was also very concerned about this. It was not polite at all to earn money from the court, not to mention that he deserved it.  Yu Xuan smiled and said: "We have a monopoly on cement production. Although we provide discounts to the court, the cost of repairing the river embankment this year will cost at least millions of dollars. In the future, the entire river section will be renovated. There may be more" Yu Xuan said with a smile.  Xuan himself didn't know how much cement would be needed to pour the entire Yellow River embankment with cement concrete, and how much the Lin family would benefit from this?  Lin Zhao didn't think much about it, and just asked directly: "How much money did we get?" "It happens to be the end of the year, and the Third Division is settling the accounts. It is estimated that we can pay at least 300,000 yuan this time" Yu Xuan said with a smile: "This  The tax revenue of the imperial court has increased in the past two years, and the three departments are very happy. They will definitely settle everything before the Chinese New Year. " Lin Zhao just smiled lightly. This may be the result of Wang Anshi's reform.  This is the interest earned from exploiting the upper-class households and young people.  It is certain that fiscal revenue will increase in the short term.  It was precisely after Zhao Xu saw this that he believed that the reform was effective and that a rich country and a strong army were just around the corner.  But in reality?  Doing so will undoubtedly quench your thirst by drinking poison.  On the surface, fiscal revenue has increased and the country has become richer, but the people have become poorer.  If things go on like this, the upper-class households will be overwhelmed and farmers will gradually go bankrupt. With this financial path, the entire Song Dynasty's finances may collapse.  Of course, it may not take long, as long as there is a sudden change, there may be such results, such as drought or something.  It's a pity that Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi were blinded by this virtual image and didn't notice it at all. Maybe they didn't want to wake up from their dream!  Then let me help and wake you up from your dream!  "That's the best thing. What I'm afraid of is defaulting on arrears. It's really troublesome to go to the Third Division to ask for the debt!" Lin Zhao smiled and ordered: "After receiving the money from the Third Division, immediately deliver it to Yuelun and go all out to buy food.  You must rush to the north before the Qingming Festival, otherwise it will be too late!" "Yes!" Although Yu Xuan feels very stressed, he must go all out for what the master has ordered.  Anyway, the canal is not frozen this winter, so everything will go smoothly.  Lin Zhao said again: "By the way, in addition to the current business, I have discovered a new way to make money. You should pay attention to it!" "Please give me your instructions!" Yu Xuan deeply understands Lin Zhao's whimsical ideas.  , naturally happy and looking forward to it.  Lin Zhaodao: "When I came back, I saw some porcelain merchants from Yuzhou. Their newly fired Jun porcelain was very exquisite. I brought back a few pieces for you to take a look at. This thing will definitely flourish in the future. You go  Looking for Li Cheng, contact those porcelain merchants and cooperate with them to build the kiln entrance. They will be responsible for the firing and we will be responsible for the sales, or the two parties will cooperate I made a good relationship with him yesterday, and I think we can discuss cooperation. You can go and try it.  !  " "Porcelain business?  "Yu Xuan hesitated slightly. Meng's Trading Company has been involved in this area before and has no experience at all. Moreover, the porcelain business is also risky. I'm afraid "You just do it. At least meet those people and look at the samples first.  !  "Lin Zhao is very confident about this. Jun porcelain has been popular since the Song Dynasty. Gold has a price, but Jun porcelain is priceless. But there is a saying in this era, and it is naturally not wrong. Just let him meet it, and  It's a coincidence. Speaking more carefully, I have to thank the princess of Shu! High-end porcelain like Jun porcelain is not used by ordinary people to establish connections with the noble and upper class society of the Song Dynasty.  It is not a clever method. Regarding the arrangements of the young master, Yu Xuan naturally follows the orders. As long as everything is done step by step, it will be of great benefit to his own development. Not to mention, some things in the business will play a subtle role.  But it is very effective. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After arranging these things, it was already evening, but Li Cheng came back in a hurry.  Young Master.  There is news about the Zheng Xia you told us about!  " Lin Zhao nodded approvingly. Mingyue Sect's efficiency was still very high. It was found out so quickly. It is really important to have such an efficient team under him! "What happened?  " Li Cheng replied: "That Zheng Xia was once a student of Wang Anshi. He was released from his post before. When he returned to Bianjing this year, he originally wanted to stay in the capital after the assessment.  However, he offended Wang Xianggong because of his criticism of the Qingmiao Law, and was reprimanded for a while. Now Zheng An comes to visit This matter has spread a lot in Bianjing, and almost everyone knows about it!  "    "Um!  "Lin Zhao snorted coldly, with some emotion. How similar is Zheng Xia's experience to his own? He also suffered the same fate at the beginning. Wang Anshi is really stubborn and stubborn, and he dares to speak out. It shows that Zheng Xia still has a heart of justice.  Unlike some people who only know how to tell lies with their eyes open. If I had not been good at eloquence and had made a lot of achievements before, and happened to be on a mission like He Huang, I am afraid that the situation would not be much worse than that of Zheng Xia.  This is probably not Wang Xianggong's work. Even if he doesn't want this student to be angry, it is normal for him to be so humiliated. This position is really humiliating for a scholar who has read a lot of poetry.  In terms of handwriting, this guy lacks some fatherly demeanor. "What about Zheng Xia?"  Are you okay on weekdays?  Lin Zhao asked softly. "Not good."  In addition to working every day, he drinks to drown his sorrows.  "Li Chengdao: "It's no wonder that before, he was a young talent with a bright future in Bianjing, but now he is in a desperate situation.  Being the butt of laughter is naturally unpleasant.  Now he goes in and out of the tavern every day.  It's very indulgent" "That's not surprising!  "Lin Zhao sighed softly. It's a pity that a good young man will be buried because of his different political opinions. It's a pity that he is full of talent. Zheng Xia naturally felt unhappy, and it's not surprising that he drank to drown his sorrows. "Did he say anything when he was drinking?  Is there any swearing?  " Li Cheng shook his head and said: "No, our people went to the wine shop to inquire in detail, and they didn't curse anyone. However, Zheng Xia often cried bitterly when he was drunk!  " Speaking of this, Li Cheng was a little disapproving. A man doesn't shed tears lightly. What does it mean to cry? In his opinion, this Zheng Xia is a bit weak. Lin Zhao, however, disapproved and said softly: "It's okay to cry. It's rare for him to cry.  With a sincere heart, his words will be more effective, but it's just a bit difficult" "It's difficult?  What do you want to do?  Just ask!  "Li Cheng was also curious, why did the young master care so much about Zheng Xia? Lin Zhao pondered for a long time and said, "Did Zheng Xia study at Taixue?  "    "yes!  " "Do we have anyone in Taixue?  If he is a classmate with Zheng Xia, or is he someone who has connections?  " Li Cheng nodded and said: "There should be, it's not difficult to find such a person!  "    "Well!  Lin Zhaodao: "Find someone to contact Zheng Xia secretly. Remember, it's just a matter of drinking with him. It's best to become a sympathizing and irresistible drinking buddy. You don't need to do anything else."  " "Just drinking?  "Li Cheng was a little puzzled by this. Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, you just need to drink with Zheng Xia, listen more, deal with worries more, find out his thoughts, and maintain a good relationship with him" "Young Master  , are you planning to bury a chess piece in advance?  "Li ChengHe tentatively whispered: "But Zheng Xia is just a small person now, and he doesn't have much use!" "Usefulness is not necessarily linked to position. Although the weight is small, it can weigh a thousand pounds. Sometimes the key is the most important." Lin Zhaoyouyou  Said: "Just do it. If it works, you will know when the time comes." "Yes!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~ It was getting dark, Zheng Xia returned home from the city gate, put on casual clothes and went straight to the wine shop.  Only at this time, after taking off his nondescript official uniform, can he return to his scholarly appearance?  But what's the use?  If you have no ambition, what can you do if you have talent?  Isn¡¯t there no place to display it?  What's there to talk about with a group of big-headed soldiers at the city gate?  That was simply humiliating.  What will happen if the scholar¡¯s ??clothes are on board?  The more this happened, the more torture Zheng Xia felt.  Wang Xianggong disappointed him a bit. When he was in Jiangning, he really admired this learned prefect Wang and took him as a role model.  It was an honor for him to have the opportunity to be a disciple of Xueshi Wang, once upon a time.  Zheng Xia is most proud of studying under Wang Anshi, and he even agrees with the changes proposed by his teacher.  The situation in the Song Dynasty was already quite serious, and it was time for reform.  After passing the imperial examination and becoming an official, he took this as his own responsibility and decided to follow his teacher to do a big career.  But when he arrived at the local level, he gradually discovered that the reform did not seem to be the case. Many places were different from what he had heard and imagined before.  People's lives have not improved as a result, and the situation is still very bad There is something wrong with the reform.  Zheng Xia felt that he had an obligation and must tell his mentor about the matter as soon as possible.  Let his mentor figure out what the problem is and whether it should be improved or corrected Gradually, Zheng Xia realized that the problem of reform was no longer a problem of improvement and correction, there was something fundamentally wrong.  Just as Lin Dongyang said Lin Zhao came back from Hangzhou.  When he criticized the Qingmiao Law, he also disliked Lin Zhao, thinking that he was talking nonsense and ungrateful.  But after seeing it with his own eyes, Zheng Xia was finally sure that Lin Zhao was not just talking nonsense.  But it is true But no matter what, this matter should be told to the teacher.  He had to know that from beginning to end, Zheng Xia had a sincere heart, both in terms of character and loyalty.  and respect for teachers.  Speaking frankly is the way a loyal person should behave when encountering such a situation.  Zheng Xia's first thought was not about getting promoted and getting rich, but for personal gain But he never expected that when he returned to Bianjing and said these words, he would get such a result.  Of course, he did not recite the famous quote in front of his teacher Wang Anshi, but relayed it through Wang Yu and Lu Huiqing.  The teacher wouldn¡¯t listen at all!  He finally realized the stubbornness of Mr. Ao, and he lived up to his name!  If that's all, that's it. If you don't listen to your own opinions, you will be classified as ungrateful, and you will be relegated and insulted like this.  Is this what it means to be disobedient?  If Zheng Xia is too kind, he is not sure about Wang Yu's method. He thinks that maybe his teacher Wang Xianggong approved it This is what makes him sad the most. The friendship between teachers and students is just like this.  Not worth the money?  Seriously If that¡¯s all, isn¡¯t it just suffering some suffering?  He didn't care too much about his future, he could still endure the humiliation.  What makes him sad is always his mentor's attitude. There are problems with the reform. If his mentor keeps going like this, there will be problems sooner or later But he no longer has the chance to persuade him. Even if he persuades him, what's the use?  All Zheng Xia had left was a cold smile, a smile that made him tremble a little At times like this, the only way to drown his sorrows is with wine. Only after being drunk can you get a moment of peace!  peaceful?  Zheng Xia squeezed out a wry smile, he could only use wine to temporarily numb himself!  Zheng Xia, who was drunk and hazy, couldn't help but feel a little moist in his eyes as he drank. Maybe he would cry next moment.  But at this time, a figure appeared in front of him and shouted: "Brother Jiefu? Is that you?" Zheng Xia, nicknamed Jiefu!  I don¡¯t know how long it had been since anyone called him by his cousin. Zheng Xia felt a little uncomfortable for a moment, and felt even more worried.  "Who? Brother Yutian?" Zheng Xia's eyes were blurry when he saw the person coming, so he couldn't identify the person, so he didn't dare to confirm!  "It's me!" The person who came here was Xu Rong, also known as Yutian, who was Zheng Xia's classmate when he was in Taixue. However, there was not much friendship between the two, they just shared the same bed.  "What is Brother Yutian doing here?" Zheng Xia's question was a bit direct and a bit rude.  On weekdays, he is cautious in his words and actions and very polite, but under such circumstances, how can he take so much care? ????????????????????Xu Rong didn't care, and said with a faint wry smile: "What else can I do, I'm just drinking to drown my sorrows!" "Oh? Could it be that you and I are both fallen people in the world?" Zheng Xia looked at Xu Rong's figure with a more cordial look.  .  "Hey, how can I compare with Brother Jiefu My little brother, I have failed many times in a row, and there is no hope for the imperial examination At the age of three, I am afraid that my career in this life is hopeless." "Don't be melancholy, what will happen if you pass the exam? If you win the Jinshi  If you have a promising career, can you serve the imperial court?" Zheng Xia smiled coldly, disapproving.  Xu Rong pretended to be puzzled: "Brother Jiefu, why did you say this?" "Don't you know?" Xu Rong hurriedly explained that because of the imperial examination, many people at home had never gone out and had no information.  Zheng Xia then took advantage of his drunkenness to tell his former classmate one by one about his tragic experiences. He finally found someone to talk to, but Zheng Xia couldn't hold it back.  Like pouring beans from a bamboo tube, everyone's words came out at once Xu Rong seemed to be in a drunken state, drinking with Zheng Xia one cup after another, but his eyes were always like a mirror, and he remained sober from beginning to end.  Failing in the imperial examination is not a big deal, so why would he drink to drown his sorrows for such a thing?  This Zheng Xia is a rigid scholar after all!  But luckily I have had such an experience, otherwise how could I be favored by the sect master and do such an errand?  Making friends with Zheng Xia was originally thought to be a bit difficult, but now it seems very easy!  As for what to do next, all we have to do is wait for the sect leader's instructions.  It turns out that Lin Zhao¡¯s existence is highly confidential.  Not everyone in the Mingyue Sect knows it. Those who know the truth are basically the leader and his loyal servants who are absolutely reliable.  Xu Rong belongs to the peripheral force. He only knows the existence of the sect leader, and he doesn't even know who the sect leader's true identity is.  But he is very loyal. As long as it is the matter explained by the sect master, there will be no mistakes at all!  From then on, when Zheng Xia came to drink, there was always one more person to accompany him.  At the same time, Tianya became a human being, and Xu Rong felt sympathy for each other, and they could comfort each other Gradually, the two of them had more contacts, and their relationship became much closer (To be continued. 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 522: Another stroke

    Zheng Xia's matter was settled first. Lin Zhao only needed to arrange it, and Di Qing, Li Cheng and others would carry it out, and they soon had a clue.  Lin Zhao is very satisfied with this and believes that today's foreshadowing will play a huge role in the near future.  At the same time, we also need to prepare to go to the palace to see Zhao Xu. After completing the management of the Yellow River, it is natural to report to Zhao Xu. This is his obligation as a minister.  There is no other way, now is not the time for a showdown, so I still have to surrender to my nephew. Even if I have a lot of dissatisfaction in my heart, I can only endure it for now!  Of course, since you are entering the palace, you cannot just see the emperor alone.  Chai Minyan also went to the Qingshou Palace to pay a visit to the Empress Dowager on the same day. It was natural that Lin Zhao, the niece and son-in-law, should also stop by.  After returning to Bianjing, it was time to visit his aunt, and Lin Zhao also had something to discuss with the Cao family.  However, due to the sensitive identity, going alone will inevitably arouse suspicion, so Chai Minyan is best used as a shield to cover up.  This is also the reason why Cao Yi recognized Chai Minyan as his adopted daughter in the first place. Otherwise, how could the Cao family cover up their high-sounding love for Wujiwu?  Arriving at Chui Gong Hall, Lin Zhao saw Zhao Xu's happy face and seemed quite proud.  No wonder, these days are pretty good, all I hear is good news!  At the end of the year, the three departments calculated the fiscal revenue and expenditure for the whole year. It was found that the taxes of the Song Dynasty increased a lot, at least 40 to 50%.  This is a phenomenon that has not happened in decades. Except for the period of Taizu Taizong, has the Song Dynasty ever had such a wealthy family?  Maybe it happened during the Zhenzong Dynasty! ?????????????????????????????????? After Emperor Zhenzong was granted Zen status, the large-scale rewards were really expensive, and his already not very strong family fortune was diluted in an instant.  Especially when the war between Liao and Xixia later broke out, the cost of border defense and the annual coins sent out were extremely financial burdens.  Therefore, their successors all have one idea, that is, to enrich the country and strengthen the army, and enriching the country is the first priority, which is very important.  The most direct manifestation of the so-called rich countries is the increase in fiscal revenue, which seems to have happened this year. This is all the result of the reform!  At least that's what Zhao Xu thought. When Long Yan was overjoyed, he even praised Wang Anshi!  "Furthermore, in recent times, Zhao Xu's harem has admitted a lot of concubines, and Zhao Xu has been working hard, even recruiting two or three concubines in one night.  After a period of fertilization, two concubines were finally pregnant, which was definitely good news for Zhao Xu, who was having difficulty raising children.  But when Zhao Xu sat down, he couldn't help but feel a little sore in his back.  No wonder, after working hard during the day, dealing with government affairs, reviewing memorials, and working hard at night, how can the body bear it?  But at only twenty-five or six years old, my body is very tired But that¡¯s a good thing after all!  As long as there are people to succeed, a little hardship and fatigue are nothing, and the physical deficit can still be made up for.  "Your Majesty, the Minister of Industry, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao has an audience!" After Zhao Xu heard this, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. This must be one of the reasons that made him happy!  This autumn and winter, many things on Hebei Road went smoothly, allowing him to severely deal a blow to the old ministers' forces headed by Han Qi. With the power in hand, the power of the emperor was rising, and no one could stop him.  Finally, he realized what it was like to live and die and be the only one to dominate. Zhao Xu felt that this was what an emperor should be like.  The acquisition of prestige and power made him very useful, and Lin Zhao had made considerable contributions to the source of all this, so Zhao Xu was somewhat grateful to Lin Zhao.  When Lin Zhao comes, he will naturally be summoned grandly!  "Your Majesty, Lin Zhao, pays homage to your Majesty!" Lin Shilang felt somewhat uncomfortable. Due to reality, he had to salute his nephew and half-enemy.  It doesn't matter, I'll pay you back twice as much for your courtesy today.  "Dongyang, there is no need to be polite!" That's what he said, but now Zhao Xu pays more and more attention to formality.  Maybe that's it, the less confident you are, the more you care.  For Lin Zhao, there may be an exception!  Lin Zhao clearly grasped Zhao Xu's mentality. Since he had "bowed down", these details were naturally in place, so that he could feel more at ease when he repaid the principal with interest in the future!  Isn¡¯t that what it is?  As expected, when Zhao Xu saw Lin Zhao being so respectful, he naturally felt a layer of trust and satisfaction in his heart. He smiled and said, "The journey was smooth. Was it hard on the Hebei Road?"  !" Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh, people are so helpless many times. No, in order to gain Zhao Xu's trust and consolidate his current status and power, he has to flatter him.  "You did a great job in Hebei!" Zhao Xuxian praised him generally. Being able to get Mr. Han to get out in such a short period of time may not be possible for anyone else except Lin Zhao.ability.  "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!" Lin Zhao naturally became more modest.  "But" This turn of events was inevitable. Lin Zhao had expected it a long time ago. There were not many opportunities for his superiors to fully sincerely praise him, let alone a narrow-minded person like Zhao Xu?  "It's just that sometimes, you still have to pay attention to your methods. After all, you are still young. It is better not to make decisions on some things!" Lin Zhao's heart moved. The meaning of Zhao Xu's words couldn't be clearer. This was a warning to himself, always act first and then tell.  Although there were foolproof excuses afterwards, it would inevitably arouse Zhao Xu's suspicion after repeated incidents.  Suspicion is not a big problem, Zhao Xu may not be able to think of where to go.  The key is that the emperor's mind is really not very good, and he will easily become suspicious of his ministers. Even if there is no problem, under his suspicion, he may have to guard against it!  To be honest, this was what Lin Zhao was most worried about, and Zhao Xu actually brought it up.  That proves that he has noticed this, and he cannot take it lightly.  "Your Majesty, on two occasions, my behavior was indeed inappropriate. It was just that the matter was urgent and I didn't have time to ask Your Majesty for instructions. I had to make temporary expedients, and it was inevitable that there were some imperfections. Today I received your Majesty's admonishment, and I heard from Mr. Wen again on Hebei Road.  I will definitely pay more attention to my advice in the future! "Admit your mistake, you must admit it!"  "A headstrong person like Zhao Xu will not admit it even if he is wrong, so it is definitely right to admit his mistake early, not to mention that it is indeed his behavior that is inappropriate.  Then Lin Zhao also said that he would change his past, and also mentioned Wen Yanbo, because he wanted to tell Zhao Xu indirectly that he did not make the decision on his own regarding the affair between Han Qi and the Prince of Liao, but asked Wen Yanbo  Bo discussed.  The key point is to tell Zhao Xu that he is still loyal, does not take him seriously, and has no ambitions or deeds!  This is what Zhao Xu cares about. I believe nothing will happen to him, but he must be careful in his future actions and must not make any more mistakes.  "Well, just remember!" Zhao Xu is now also learning the method of using both kindness and power. He thinks that Lin Zhao has achieved good results, so he is quite satisfied!  ¡° Later, he talked with Lin Zhao about some specific matters on Hebei Road, such as corruption in Bozhou and Han Qi¡¯s matter.  These Lin Zhao all encountered countermeasures, and he had already prepared a set of rhetoric in his mind, and told it to Zhao Xu vividly.  Zhao Xu listened very carefully. There were some things he really wanted to know, and some things were really important, or maybe it was just to satisfy his curiosity!  In the process, he felt more clearly how Lin Shilang controlled the river, how he dealt with Han Qi, and how he completed the tasks he assigned The rationality and smoothness of all Lin Zhao's actions were once again perfectly demonstrated, and Zhao Xu's  The suspicions are naturally reduced a lot!  "Well, yes, the Yellow River flood is the tragedy of the Song Dynasty. You did a good job this time. I don't expect it to be solved once and for all. There will be no more floods. As long as it lasts for decades, it will be a great achievement. At least don't let the floods happen.  It is too serious and has caused suffering to the people along the river. It would be good to reduce the losses" Zhao Xu still has doubts about Lin Zhao's concrete set and does not think it can completely solve the Yellow River floods.  This was good, Lin Zhao didn't feel slighted, but felt relieved.  Regulating the Yellow River is an extremely long process, involving many things, especially soil and water conservation in the middle and upper reaches, which cannot be completed in a day or two.  In particular, the remaining large areas of the Yellow River are actually controlled by Xixia and Tubo. It is not easy to completely control the river!  It is currently impossible to pour all the emperor's dams with concrete. Although we have tried our best, if there is a small problem somewhere in the middle, the Yellow River makes a noise, and Zhao Xu wants to be serious with him again, how should we deal with it?  Give yourself some room in everything!  Zhao Xu is quite good at this point, very humane!  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "I have done my best, but river management is not a day's work. It needs to be carried out comprehensively and takes time. I can be sure that if the entire Yellow River can be coordinated and taken into account, and go all out, given time,  The water of the Yellow River will definitely become clear and there will be no more floods!" Lin Zhao is quite confident about this!  "Okay!" Completely solving the Yellow River floods is something that can go down in history. For an emperor, it is definitely an achievement that will last forever. How could Zhao Xu give up?  Lin Zhao then mentioned to Zhao Xu that if he wanted to completely control the Yellow River, the first step was to maintain water and soil in the upper reaches.  But those lands are under the control of Xixia and Tubo, and the implication could not be clearer!  One thing is for sure, Zhao Xu definitely has the intention to expand the territory, but at the moment he has no control over the Liao Kingdom and Xixia Kingdom.Sorry, the only breakthrough seems to be Hehuang and Tubo.  "Pinch the soft persimmon, this truth has never been easy to learn."  Although Wang Shao was in Qingzhou, for a long time, he focused on the situation in the Hehuang area. This was specially instructed by Zhao Xu. It seemed to be self-evident what the official family wanted to do.  The battle at Xihe will happen sooner or later. As long as Zhao Xu has the ambition to expand, it will always be inevitable.  It¡¯s just that Lin Zhao has the intention to advance this time!  ??In the original history, this battle was related to the national destiny of the Song Dynasty, and also related to the relations between countries in the entire eastern continent.  Now, in addition to this, it is also related to Lin Zhao's future The battle of Xihe is really important to Lin Zhao.  Therefore, it is possible to exert some influence on Zhao Xu's mind through the management of the Yellow River As expected, Zhao Xu was thoughtful after hearing this.  Not long after the truce with Xixia, Xixia suffered several setbacks, but the skinny camel was bigger than the horse. After all, it was still very powerful. Zhao Xu was still somewhat afraid in his bones.  On the other hand, the Hehuang Tubo was relatively weak and not very obedient Zhao Xu must have known which persimmon he would choose!  "By the way, Dongyang, I heard that you met the eldest princess of Shu when you came back?" After saying these things, Zhao Xu changed the topic and asked about this matter.  Lin Zhao's heart moved. After all, he couldn't hide it from him!  I just don¡¯t know whether it was Zhao Baoan who came to complain, or whether Zhao Xu found out the information himself?  No matter what, the posture should be lowered.  Although it was not a big deal, Lin Zhao didn't take it seriously and didn't think it would cause much trouble.  But Zhao Baoan is Zhao Xu's sister after all, and she has feelings that are thicker than water. This cannot be measured rationally, and she does not dare to let Zhao Xu think that he is contemptuous of the royal family.  "Your Majesty, when I entered the city, I unintentionally offended the eldest princess, please forgive me!" Lin Zhao bowed and immediately expressed his heartache and regretted his behavior.  Zhao Xu smiled and said: "That's all, the princess also has her faults, and it's right for you to come out to dissuade her. But one thing is that Bao'an is the eldest princess of the Song Dynasty after all, and she is my sister. There are differences between monarchs and ministers, so don't forget  " "Yes!" Lin Zhao snorted in his heart, are you talking about the monarch and his subjects now?  Well, I¡¯ll talk to you about eldership and inferiority another day!  "Let's find a way to apologize to the princess some other time!" Zhao Xu said in a deep voice: "It's easy for me to say here, but the queen mother always loves the eldest princess. If the queen mother is displeased, but" "Yes, I am guilty!" Lin  Zhao hurriedly said: "I recently got some exquisite pieces of porcelain. I will send them to the princess's house to express my apology some other time!" "Yes!" This is the only way to apologize.  If Lin Zhao really wanted to apologize publicly, wouldn't everything that happened that day have to be made public?  It is the eldest princess who is embarrassed, and she is a royal family, so she has failed Princess Qinghe's thoughtfulness.  Zhao Xu didn't want to make a big fuss, so this was fine.  What's more, I didn't take it too seriously in the first place. I just wanted to use this incident to beat Lin Zhao. Now that my goal has been achieved, this is enough!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coming out of Chuigong Hall, Lin Zhao came to Qingshou Palace along the way.  As a niece-in-law, it makes sense to come back to see the Queen Mother after being away for a long time, and she comes with Chai Minyan.  The attendants in the Qingshou Palace were all close friends of the Cao family. They knew that Weiyuan Hou and his wife were unusual and favored by the Empress Dowager, so they naturally treated them with special attention and hospitality.  When Lin Zhao arrived, someone immediately went to report it, and soon there was a decree from the Empress Dowager to convey to Marquis Weiyuan for an audience.  Mrs. Cao did not see them in the main hall. After all, it seemed too formal, and it would be inconvenient to see so many people.  Therefore, we specially chose a warm pavilion to add a touch of homely warmth.  When Lin Zhao arrived, Chai Minyan was accompanying Cao and talking to Zhao Fukang!  Seeing him come in, both Cao and Zhao Fukang were overjoyed, with a knowing smile on their lips.  Chai Minyan was keenly aware of this. The Queen Mother and the Princess seemed to have never looked at him with such eyes, at least not with such heat!  "Meet the Empress Dowager and attend the eldest princess!" The appearance is still the same, it is very necessary to deceive others.  Mrs. Cao looked at Lin Zhao and asked: "Dongyang, is the trip to Hebei going well?" "Thanks to my aunt, everything goes well!" "That's good!" Mrs. Cao praised: "The Yellow River floods were a serious concern of the Song Dynasty.  , When Emperor Renzong was in the past, he always wanted to manage it thoroughly, and now you have helped the late emperor fulfill his wish! " Speaking of Emperor Renzong, Cao was very relieved!  At least Lin Zhao handled this matter beautifully, making the old lady very satisfied.  "My father's spirit in heaven will definitely be very pleased."?¡¯s!  " Zhao Fukang continued, looking at Lin Zhao, tacitly understanding the meaning. Only their siblings understood the meaning. Cao's eyes immediately fell on Chai Minyan's slightly bulging belly and said, "It's been four or five months, right?  " "More than four months!  " "Min Yan, you have excellent medical skills. Do you know whether she is a boy or a girl?  Ms. Cao asked softly. She was particularly concerned about Chai Minyan's belly. "This I really don't know. We can only find out when things are ripe" Chai Minyan's voice was very low, and she was a little embarrassed in her words. "  It must be a boy!  "Zhao Fukang immediately smiled softly. "What's the matter? Is Minyan really sure and embarrassed to say it? Lin Zhao is full of doubts. Could it be that he really knows the gender of the child by looking, hearing and asking? "I hope so!"  " Chai Minyan smiled shyly. She naturally hopes to give birth to a boy so that she can continue the family tradition. Ms. Cao smiled and said, "By the way, Wen Xin's pregnancy is about the same as yours, right?  "The old lady is really happy. First she has a granddaughter, and now her two daughters-in-law are pregnant. It is only a matter of time before she gives birth to a grandson. Emperor Renzong's bloodline can continue, which is probably the most gratifying thing for her. "  More than four months!  Ms. Cao smiled and said, "Okay, take good care of yourself. I'm still waiting to have my grandson in June next year!"  " Chai Minyan clearly noticed that the Empress Dowager was talking about "grandson"! The honor and favor given to her husband and wife seemed a bit too heavy! "That's not true, there are two of them this time!  "Zhao Fukang couldn't help but laugh. "By the way, there's Qiu Ning!  Ms. Cao said, "That girl is very cute!"  " They had brought Qiuning into the palace before. When Cao met her granddaughter, she naturally loved her very much, especially Zhao Fukang, who loved her like a treasure. She even thought of adopting the child. " Of course, this will cause some problems.  There were adverse consequences, not to mention that his younger brother was just such a precious daughter, so it would not be good to be loved by others! Therefore, Zhao Fukang had to give up this idea for the time being, but often went to the Hou Mansion to visit his niece, and he was very fond of her. After greeting her for a while, Lin Zhao exchanged a look with her sister!  . Zhao Fukang's eyebrows moved. His brother came to the palace. He must not have known it was as simple as a visit!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 523, Royal Health Advisor

    "Dongyang, do you need my help with anything?" As usual, Zhao Fukang thought of a way to get a chance to be alone with Lin Zhao.  Although they are biological siblings, to outsiders, they look like a princess living alone and being alone with a foreign minister, which is somewhat unethical. However, the attendants in Qingshou Palace are all close associates of the Cao family, so they all pretend to be deaf and dumb.  As for Chai Minyan, although she had some doubts in her heart, she didn't think about it in this regard.  In view of what happened before, Chai Minyan thought there must be some connection between the husband and the princess, but what exactly was it?  She was sure that if she could let herself know, her husband would definitely tell her.  "Yes, there are some things that may trouble my sister and empress!" Lin Zhao was not polite at all to his sister, especially Zhao Fukang who was very supportive of his regaining the throne and showed his eager expectation and support.  "Oh? What's the matter? Do you need the empress to come forward?" The empress is what they call their aunt Cao. Zhao Fukang is a little confused. What is the matter that requires the Cao family to come forward?  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Wang Anshi's reform has brought disaster to the country and the people. Now the people are in dire straits. If I want to take action and depose him, I may need the empress to step forward." He really had no choice but to do so. Although Lin Zhao had a good impression of Wang Anshi and his reform was not without merit, but  The current results are indeed very unsatisfactory.  As a last resort, I can only use slightly stronger words to gain more approval.  As expected, Zhao Fukang did not have much favorable impression of Wang Anshi.  Firstly, the reform was not very good, and secondly, it was also because Wang Anshi and Zhao Xu were too close and their relationship was too close.  Her Royal Highness the eldest princess is very smart and has good political wisdom, so she immediately thought that her younger brother not only wanted to "eliminate harm for the people", but also wanted to cut off Zhao Xu's right-hand man.  "That's good, but Zhong Ai relies heavily on Wang Anshi and trusts him very much. It's not easy to make him give up. Dongyang, are you completely sure?" Zhao Fukang thought for a moment and expressed his worries.  "Hehe, although Wang Anshi's favor is strong, he can also make him shake. As for Zhao Xu, although he has great power, he is not without fear." Lin Zhao said: "There may be an opportunity in the near future. Sister, wait and see!" Zhao Fukang nodded.  : "Since you are sure, it is naturally the best. If Wang Anshi goes, Zhong Zhen will be like a broken arm, which will be a huge blow to his strength and prestige!" "Well, it's just our preparations.  I'm afraid it's not enough, so I have to ask the empress to come forward to add some weight!" Lin Zhao said: "At that time, you can consider asking Gao Taotao" In the history textbook, there is a picture of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager crying to Song Shenzong about the reform that harmed the country.  , Lin Zhaoke¡¯s memory is still fresh.  On this matter, Gao Taotao's position should be the same as his own, so it might not be a bad idea to take advantage of the situation.  Zhao Fukang said: "Okay, I will tell the queen about this. Your performance on Hebei Road is very good, and the queen is very pleased!"  "Xiang, you're taking advantage of him." Lin Zhao knew very well that although her sister didn't say it explicitly, she was referring to Han Qi's incident.  When the Yingzong Zhao Zongshi ascended the throne, Cao assisted the government as the Queen Mother, and even held the jade seal in her hand.  It was Han Qi who assisted Zhao Zongshi to seize power from the Cao family through some unharmonious means. Since then, the Cao family has been completely ignored, and life has been unhappy.  Especially during the "Pu Discuss", the Cao family naturally disagreed with Zhao Yunrang as the emperor. Han Qi was cruel to help Zhou and played a supporting role for Zhao Zongshi.  The strategy of getting Cao drunk and forcibly using the seal seems to have been the work of Han Qi.  To be honest, Cao has always been dissatisfied with Han Qi, and even has some hatred.  Even though she is the Empress Dowager, she cannot take revenge at all.  This time, Lin Zhao chased and beat Han Qi on Hebei Road. Cao was naturally very pleased. She even felt that Lin Zhao did this to avenge herself, and thought that his filial piety was commendable.  I recognized my son a little more in my heart, and my attitude of support naturally changed a little.  "You should be well prepared. What you did on Hebei Road this time has already made Zhongzhen feel a little betrayed by his relatives. Those ministers from Conglong were a little dissatisfied with him, and some even called him ungrateful." Zhao Fukang said: "As for the clan.  Except for the Puwang lineage, no one else had a good impression of their father and son. After Zhao Zongyong was imprisoned, although Zhao Yunrang's sons had become more disciplined, they still had many complaints about Zhong Zhen in their hearts.  Without Wang Anshi's support, Zhao Xu is a bit lonely. " "Hehe, this is what we want." Lin Zhao said: "By the way, I got into some trouble when I came back. I may need my sister's help.  !¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Lin Zhao then told about the conflict with Zhao Baoan at Chenzhou Gate. After all, he offended the Queen Mother Gao Taotao, and it was just a precaution to let his sister know.  &nbsp; After hearing this, Zhao Fukang said thoughtfully: "Bao'an is somewhat arrogant, but Qinghe is a sensible person. It is inevitable that Gao Taotao will be angry. But it doesn't matter, I am here to help you mediate. My face is for her."  I still have to give it. As for Bao'an, I can ask Xiang Shi to help mediate. "If you don't mention Zhao Xu's queen Xiang Shi, Lin Zhao almost ignored this person.  In the Song Dynasty, there were three empresses in the world, so that she, the queen, seemed very inconspicuous. However, when necessary, his role could not be replaced by others.  "Queen Xiang is a kind person. She respects me very much and has a pretty good relationship with me. There is nothing wrong with letting her do this." Zhao Fukang's evaluation of her was pretty good.  Later he said lightly: "It's just that she is too unknown to be loved by Zhongzhen, and she still has no children!" Thinking about it carefully, it is also difficult for the queen. There is a grandmother, a queen mother, and aunts in the palace.  , there are many elders, so even if she enters the middle palace and holds the Phoenix Seal, she still needs to be cautious. With such a personality, she is naturally somewhat unknown.  Given Zhao Xu's flamboyant and meritorious character, he probably wouldn't like this kind of woman.  "So, the Xiang family has no legitimate son?" "At least not for now. As for the future, it's hard to say!" Zhao Fukang said: "Zhongzhen's first three children all died in infancy, so he is quite sad about this. This time he is selected from the harem.  He has a lot of concubines, and Zhong Zhen has been favored quite frequently during this period. Now two more concubines are pregnant, so they will probably have princes! " Lin Zhao didn't say anything, so what if she gave birth?  It counts if it can be raised.  Historically, all the first five sons of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty died in infancy, and Zhao Xu, the successor of Emperor Zhezong of the Song Dynasty, was the sixth son.  What's more, now it's just a concubine who is pregnant, and the child may not be a prince.  These are not important. Zhao Xu has a son, which may be a good thing for his future events.  It was another thing that caught Lin Zhao's attention. Zhao Xu had many concubines and favored them frequently.  Although it is not to the point of debauchery and immorality, the consumption between the palace and the bed at night is definitely not small.  He was destined to die young, and he inherited the physique of his father, Zhao Zongzhen, and was not much stronger.  If too much energy is expended on the women in the harem, will Zhao Xu suffer from premature aging?  Lin Zhao was wondering if he could do anything about this.  It would be good for Zhao Xu to die early.  "Sister, I can't serve you on weekdays, so I have to ask you to take good care of your empress." If Zhao Xu dies earlier, the Cao family can live longer. These are Lin Zhao's two biggest wishes at the moment.  "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, you can just concentrate on doing big things outside!" Zhao Fukang acted very open-minded. She knew very well the significance of her aunt's existence to her younger brother. Maybe other things can't help her, so these things should be done with all her heart.  Try your best.  Furthermore, it is her own duty as a child to honor her legitimate mother, and she is bound to do so.  "Okay, then I'll help my sister!" Zhao Fukang shook his head and said, "Why are you so polite? Taking good care of Min Yan and Wen Xin during this period, and giving my father a grandson is the top priority." "Hehe, I will!" Lin Zhao thought  , two ladies, one of them must be a son, right?  "Also, try to avoid conflicts with Zhao Hao and Bao'an in the future. Your identity is sensitive now, so you must not meet Gao Taotao!" Zhao Fukang was uneasy and repeatedly warned.  Lin Zhao and Mrs. Lin look so much alike that Gao Taotao has seen them before. Even though many years have passed, they can still tell the difference at a glance, which would be troublesome.  "Well, I will be careful!" Lin Zhao thought that she had no chance to meet Gao Taotao. When her eldest son was here, she would definitely not get involved in politics easily, so she would not leave her Baoci Palace easily.  Little did he know that Gao Taotao had already met him a few years ago, but it was a pity that he did not recognize him.  It can be seen from this that the Empress Dowager¡¯s memory does not seem to be very good!  With such ability, he could also listen to politics from behind the curtain and rule the Song Dynasty for decades?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but have some doubts.  At the same time, Gao Taotao from Bao Ci Palace sneezed violently.  "Mother, are you caught in the cold?" Zhao Hao came into the palace to visit his mother today. When he saw her, he immediately asked with concern.  "No, it doesn't matter!" Gao Taotao was in good health, but she felt a little uncomfortable. She had two sons and one daughter to worry about, so how could she feel at ease.  Seeing that his mother was fine, Zhao Hao continued his topic and said, "Mother, Lin Zhao is so arrogant. He openly disagrees with his sister. What a sin!" As brothers and sisters, Zhao Hao naturally learned about Chen  Regarding the matter at Zhoumen, he was immediately furious.  However, as an idle prince, he did not have the strength to avenge his sister, so he had to attack in a hurry to complain to his mother.  Logically speaking, the best way is to go to his elder brother Zhao Xu, but Zhao Hao is so scared that he really doesn't dare to provoke his elder brother. ?????? Zhao Hao is lively and colorful.He even added fuel to the fire, mentioning how wronged his sister was and how arrogant and domineering Lin Zhao was. The purpose was of course very clear.  She didn't know yet, but her mother Gao Taotao already knew about it, and she knew it much better than he did.  Zhao Hao hated Lin Zhao from the bottom of his heart and made him look embarrassed many times, making his life very uncomfortable.  That was all. The most annoying thing was the hatred of seizing his wife. Chai Minyan, whom he intended to marry, married Lin Zhao instead. This matter was once a joke among the elite circles in Bianjing. Zhao Hao was naturally the butt of the joke, so that  I couldn't lift my head for a long time.  He has always had extreme hatred for Lin Zhao. If he were an ordinary person, it would not be difficult for him to seek revenge.  However, Lin Zhaonai was the minister of the dynasty, and it was almost impossible for him, an idle prince, to seek revenge.  Zhao Hao had no choice but to endure it. However, Lin Zhao's official career was smooth and he was in a high position, which made Zhao Hao feel even more unbalanced.  Especially when he learned that his sister had been humiliated by Lin Zhao, all the anger in his heart was ignited. How could he hold it back?  After finishing speaking, Zhao Hao looked at his mother quietly, expecting her to be furious and then go to Lin Zhao to settle the score.  But unexpectedly, Gao Taotao was very calm, out of ordinary calm.  There was a faint wry smile on the corner of her mouth. Both her children were lost in the hands of Lin Zhao. She was unhappy because of Lin Zhao. Who was Lin Zhao?  Gao Taotao really wanted to see it, why did he feel that Lin Zhao was like his own children's nemesis!  He was really right!  On the surface, Zhao Xu seemed to be spared, but in fact, he was the one who bore the brunt.  Lin Zhao is destined to be her and her three children's nemesis.  "Zhong Ming, your sister didn't come to tell you about this, why are you so anxious?" Gao Taotao looked very calm on the surface, which surprised Zhao Hao.  "Mother, do you know everything?" Zhao Hao immediately thought of the reason. His mother must have known the news in advance, otherwise how could there be peace here?  No one can reach this level if he is not surprised at all changes.  "Yeah!" Gao Taotao nodded gently and said no more.  Zhao Hao thought about it carefully and felt relieved. Naturally, his mother's information was better than his own.  It's just that my sister didn't come to complain. Could it be that my aunt, Princess Qinghe, reported it?  Zhao Hao didn't care about this and just asked: "What are you going to do?" "Isn't it good now?" Gao Hao's answer left Zhao Hao speechless again.  "Empress, yousister, heLin Zhao" Zhao Hao was stunned, a little incoherent, and didn't know how to express his mood at this moment.  Gao Taotao turned around and looked at his beloved second son, and said leisurely: "Lin Zhao disobeyed your sister, but so what? After all, it was your sister who was the first to do the wrong thing. If the matter gets bigger, whose reputation will it be bad for?  As the eldest princess, your sister has a reputation of being domineering, but what about Lin Zhao? She is not afraid of power and advises the princess. This is a good reputation! " "But" "There is no such thing as that!" Gao Taotao shook his head and said.  You can't do anything to him on the surface, but there are people protecting him secretly. He is a hero of the Song Dynasty. What do you think we should do?" As soon as he said this, Zhao Hao understood completely!  Obviously, this is the eldest brother Zhao Xu who is protecting Lin Zhao. He is not a hero of the Song Dynasty, it is better to directly talk about the hero of the eldest brother.  Of course, it can be regarded as the eldest brother¡¯s dog, which bit many people on Hebei Road.  Zhao Hao could only think so, and his mentality was slightly distorted.  Maybe treating Lin Zhao so lowly would make him feel better!  At the same time, Zhao Hao was vaguely dissatisfied with his eldest brother Zhao Xu, and even had a hint of hatred!  "It was your Aunt Qinghe who came forward to mediate. It makes sense for her to do this." Gao Taotao said something serious and thoughtful. She thought that the second son was a little too frivolous and too anxious, and she had to remind him of some things.  It will be very dangerous if the current situation continues.  Sure enough, Zhao Hao said disapprovingly: "Princess Qinghe just wants to be a peacemaker who can have both sides. She is afraid of offending the eldest lady and Aunt Fukang!" "Is that just that?" Gao Taotao shook his head and said: "Qinghe has always been smart and good at doing things.  No matter what she thinks, the final result is to preserve your sister's reputation and preserve the royal face, which is enough." "But" Gao Taotao said helplessly: "Zhong Ming, why are you so persistent.  What? Don't you think about it, why didn't your sister come to the palace to complain about her grievances? It's better not to keep some things in mind. If you have the time, you should pay more attention to your sister and why she is so angry?  Why are you in a hurry to go out? " "Uh yes!" Zhao Hao really didn't know the unhappiness between his sister and his consort, so he was speechless for a while.  Gao Taotao then said: "My biggest wish is to see you live a happy life. Your eldest brother is of course a different matter. As for you and Baoan, I just hope you are happy But you"Gao Taotao felt helpless and said in a deep voice: "Bao'an has suffered a lot because of the consort's visit to the brothel. What about you? It has been a year since the princess entered the palace. How many times have you entered his room? When do you plan to give me a grandson?"  "Where is it?" "Empress" Zhao Hao has always been thinking about Chai Minyan. Although Gao Taotao married a noble lady for him as his princess, he didn't like it and seldom got along with her, and even less often slept with her.  not enough.  "You can make up your own mind!" Zhao Hao argued: "It doesn't matter if you don't have children. If I want to have a grandson, I'd better wait for my eldest brother! If I have a son first, it may not be a good thing!" Gao Taotao thought.  As soon as he moved, the eldest son still had no children, and there was serious suspicion.  If the second son had an heir early, it might really arouse more serious suspicion Alas!  As a Queen Mother, why is it so difficult to give birth to a grandson?  Gao Taotao was so helpless that he felt mentally and physically exhausted for a while!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Min Yan, there are some things it's not convenient to tell you right now" On the carriage back,  Lin Zhao felt that Chai Minyan should know something.  "Husband, don't worry, Minyan will save you the trouble!" Chai Minyan is very reasonable, it is better not to know some things.  What you should let yourself know, your husband will definitely not hide it from you.  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Thank you for your understanding!" "You and I, as husband and wife, should be like this!" "By the way, Minyan, how is the physical condition of the Empress Dowager?" Lin Zhao smiled lightly and turned to ask about this matter.  "Fortunately, it's just that aging is inevitable as we get older!" "There is something I need to trouble you about!" Lin Zhao warned: "After the child is born, take the time to go to the palace to recuperate the body of the Empress Dowager, and try your best to  Stay healthy, and ifif you have any problems, tell me in time!" Chai Minyan didn't care at first, thinking that her husband was just concerned about the Queen Mother's health, but when she heard these words, her eyes suddenly became more solemn.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 524: Father and Son Connect Heart-to-Heart

    Chai Minyan can now be regarded as a royal medical consultant, of course, mainly for the Queen Mother.  " In this case, it is natural for her to play her role. Keeping abreast of Cao's physical condition and extending his life as much as possible is of great use to Lin Zhao.  As soon as these words came out, Chai Minyan's doubts became even more serious.  Why is your husband so concerned about the longevity of the Empress Dowager?  What does the lifespan of the Empress Dowager have to do with it?  Suddenly, Chai Minyan felt that what her husband was planning was extraordinary.  "But she is a very smart woman. Her husband also said just now that she will definitely tell her when necessary, so don't think too much about it.  She naturally understands the reason why she is so thoughtful and suspicious during pregnancy. After all, when you marry a chicken, you will follow the chicken, and if you marry a dog, you will follow the dog.  As a wife, she should do her best to help her husband and, of course, the little one in her belly in the future.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the blink of an eye, the last month of the fourth year of Xining has passed, and history has moved towards the new year of the fifth year of Xining.  This New Year, the Lin family is a little different from the past.  In any case, Lin Zhao is now a Marquis, so the New Year should naturally follow the rules of the Marquis.  On New Year¡¯s Eve, the entire Hou Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, replaced peach charms, and prepared to worship ancestors.  This alone was a bit embarrassing for Lin Zhao.  The tablets enshrined in the ancestral hall of the Hou Mansion are still fake, but what about the reality?  It is a little embarrassing because one cannot worship in front of the mausoleum of his biological father, Emperor Renzong, but both his aunt and biological mother are still alive.  It is only a temporary situation. Lin Zhao believes that this situation will change soon.  One day, whether it is to go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple or Yongzhao Mausoleum, it is inevitable.  On New Year¡¯s Eve, the family sat together to watch the New Year¡¯s Eve.  This time, there were many more family members, and they were relatively complete, so it was particularly lively.  Gu Dongping.  Yan Gu and Zhe Meifeng are both four or five years old. They are running back and forth non-stop, full of laughter, which adds a lot of vitality and fun.  Xiao Qiuning stayed in her mother's arms, watching her brothers and sisters having fun and getting excited. She stretched out her little hands eagerly, as if she wanted to participate.  Made everyone laugh.  This is the warmth of home. Lin Zhao is so happy and feels a different kind of happiness in the joy.  The only regret is that the biological mother Lin cannot come. The aunt and sister will not be lonely and indifferent in the palace, but the biological mother will be a little lonely.  well!  Forced by reality, I can only wait to see him later.  New Year¡¯s Day.  As usual, hundreds of officials went to the palace to pay homage to the emperor. At the same time, envoys from various countries came to congratulate the emperor.  After that, there was a banquet given by the emperor, but it was just a formality.  Of course, at the same time, the wives of each family need to enter the harem to meet the empress dowager, the empress dowager and the empress.  Chai Minyan, Zhe Wenxin and Meng Ruoying all have their fates, so a lot of trouble is inevitable.  Until the afternoon.  Only then will he return to his mansion.  Lin Zhao took some time to go to the Lin family's house to pay New Year's greetings to his biological mother.  On the way, Di Qing went with him. He took a low-key carriage without any markings and shuttled through the city of Bianjing.  The Imperial City Division's strength in Bianjing is not weak, so everything is kept very low-key, and special caution is needed, lest Zhao Xu notices something.  On the carriage, Lin Zhao informed Di Qing of his recent experiences and plans.  and exchange information with them.  This is the time to plan and plan the story, and there are countless things to prepare for.  As he was talking, Lin Zhao noticed that Di Qing's eyes suddenly looked out the window, looking out of the gap in the car window and landing at the door of a large mansion on the street.  Lin Zhao followed Di Qing's gaze and saw a plaque hanging high at the door of the mansion, with the word "Di Mansion" written on it!  That¡¯s right.  This is the residence of Di Yong, Di Qing's son, and Princess Qinghe.  As he was watching, a luxurious carriage hurriedly stopped at the door of the mansion. First, a mighty and handsome middle-aged man got out of the carriage, and then a dignified and noble woman got out of the carriage.  It was undoubtedly the Princess Qinghe whom she had met at Chenzhou Gate a month ago.  Then that handsome man is He is so tall and mighty, handsome and very mature even in his thirties. If he walks around on the street with such an appearance, he is sure to be able to charm many ignorant girls.  Who else but him?  It was the "human appearance" that Song Yingzong praised highly, Di Yong, the first handsome man in Bianjing at that time, the son of Di Qing.  "Mr. Di!" Lin Zhao didn't know what to say when he saw this scene!  For his own sake, Di Qing faked his death, hiding it from almost everyone, even his relatives.  His son Di Yong had no idea that he was still alive. Both father and son were alive, but they couldn't see each other. This was a more painful thing than the eternal separation between heaven and man.  Di Qing is also a human being. He has naturally been lonely for twenty years, but it is a pity that his children cannot be by his side.  Especially after getting older, who doesn¡¯t want to play around with children and share the happiness of family?  Di Qing usually behaves calmly and strongly. TheseHis emotions were never revealed at all, and his longing and sorrow were all suppressed in his heart.  But this time it was different. On such a special day, Di Qing happened to see his son and daughter-in-law, and Di Qing was naturally filled with emotion.  I'm afraid there is still a lot of sorrow and misery at this moment, and there are still many indescribable emotions in life!  "It's okay. I just saw them by chance and got emotional. Don't worry, sir!" Di Qing said it very easily, but Lin Zhao felt even worse.  The more this is the case, the more I care about them, but due to reality, we cannot meet each other even if they are close at hand.  And everything was for himself, Lin Zhao was very touched. For Di Qing's dedication, apart from being moved, he might be trying to repay him as much as possible!  We must make every effort to reach the ninth five-year position, not for anything else, just so that one day Duke Di can have his children and grandchildren around him, enjoy a family relationship, and spend his old age peacefully.  "Let's go!" Di Qing turned around and never looked out the window again.  Watching too much will only lead to more reluctance and sadness!  There was a different kind of misery on the cold face under the iron mask. Although he tried hard to hold it back, his eyes were still wet involuntarily.     Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect!  Lin Zhao looked in front of him, but said nothing. Maybe this is the reason why silence is better than sound at this time!  Perhaps this is the best comfort at this moment!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In front of Di Mansion, Di Yong got off the carriage, and then supported his wife, Princess Qinghe, behind him  get off.  Today is the first day of the lunar month. As the princess of Qinghe County, it is certain that she will enter the palace to pay homage to the three mothers of the country.  Di Yong served in the Palace Front Department and served as a guard in the palace. From this point on, it was obvious how much the emperor trusted him.  The first half of today.  Because ministers and envoys from various countries came to the palace to meet, the guards were naturally strict. Di Yong personally took command and everything was in order.  After the afternoon, the palace gradually became calm, and the duty of guarding was handed over to other generals.  Di Yong happened to come back with Princess Qinghe to celebrate the New Year.  Di Yong and Princess Qinghe look alike.  It is definitely a handsome man and a beautiful woman, a talented and beautiful woman, an absolute perfect match.  Although Di Yong was born in the military, he was not rude and even a little gentle. He could be regarded as a Confucian general.  Princess Qinghe is dignified and noble.  Virtuous and virtuous people, the married couple will live naturally harmoniously and happily, loving each other!  No, General Di helped his wife out of the car on the street, showing his affection!  "Okay, let's go in!" Holding her husband Kong Wu's strong arms, Princess Qinghe stepped out of the carriage steadily.  Warm reminder.  "Yeah!" Di Yong just responded lightly, but didn't move at all.  Princess Qinghe couldn't help but be a little curious about what was going on. She followed her husband's gaze and found a carriage looking at it.  "What's wrong?" Princess Qinghe asked with some confusion and concern.  Di Yong didn¡¯t answer, just stared at the carriage silently.  He couldn't describe the feeling just now.  Inadvertently, he felt as if someone in the carriage was watching him.  There were many people walking on the street. Indeed, many people were greedy for beauty and secretly took a few more glances after seeing Princess Qinghe's appearance. But Di Yong could clearly feel that it was a completely different feeling!  On top of the carriage.  It seems that some people are staring at themselves, and there is a rather familiar feeling inadvertently.  The familiar feeling I don¡¯t know why, Di Yong actually thought of his father at this moment!  Father Di Qing is a hero.  The pride of the Song Dynasty warriors!  Fighting the battlefield, letting the enemy smell the wind, and as an officer of a martial arts to the secret envoy, it is an unprecedented thing.  The posthumous title "Wu Xiang" explains the problem even more. He is a legendary figure, and he is even more proud of Di Yong!  "It's a pity that my father passed away twenty years ago when he was only in his forties. It can definitely be regarded as an untimely death.  My father did not die on the battlefield, but he was attacked by the emperor's suspicion and the ministers' rumors.  Maybe she didn't understand it at the time, but now, Di Yong has matured and fully understands those things.  After all, the Song Dynasty was an era that valued civility over military affairs. As a military man, his father's high position would inevitably arouse jealousy.  However, if a general holds military power and has great achievements, he will naturally be jealous.  Maybe that's my father's fate!  Most famous generals from ancient times have ended up like this!  Precisely because of his father¡¯s mistakes, Di Yong behaved very low-key.  Although he has military talents, he has never been on the frontier battlefield. He just stayed silently in Bianjing City and guarded the imperial city.  With my abilities and qualifications, I am definitely qualified.  But if his wife hadn't been the princess of Qinghe County, she would never have had this opportunity.  To defend the imperial city, one naturally needs to be the person the emperor trusts the most.  Because he married a daughter of the clan, he can be regarded as a relative of the emperor.??It is precisely based on this in-law relationship that this job came into being.  Di Yong had no other ideas and always did his job conscientiously.  Precisely because of this, Zhao Xu was quite at ease with him. He was less suspicious and more rewarded.  It was such a dull life, but Di Yong was satisfied.  A stable and happy life, accompanied by such a beautiful wife. At this point in life, what more could a husband ask for?  The only regret is his father. If he was still alive, he could fulfill his filial duty, but it's a pity But just a moment ago, when he saw the carriage, Di Yong felt a familiar feeling, the same as that of his father back then.  The feeling is very similar Involuntarily, Di Yong seemed to remember what happened a few years ago.  The burial place of his father¡¯s bones is in Chenzhou. There are slaves guarding the tomb there. Di Yong will go back every few years to visit the tomb and pay homage.  But just a few years ago, after returning home, I discovered that many tombs had been renovated due to flooding.  During the renovation process, it was discovered that the coffin seemed to have been tampered with, and then an even more surprising thing was discovered. There was an empty coffin in the mausoleum.  The body of the dignified General Di Qing is missing?  Grave robbing?  Not to mention, who in the Song Dynasty dared to steal Di Qing's tomb.  But even if there is, what is the purpose of tomb robbing?  Isn¡¯t it just gold and silver money?  However, the buried items were not moved at all. It was obvious that the other party's purpose was not to seek money.  How to explain it?  Where is Di Qing's body?  Di Yong watched his father die in depression and personally arranged the burial, but he didn't expect that such a situation would happen.     Amazing!  Maybe At first, Di Yong had too many thoughts, but many of them were eliminated one by one.  In the end, the most reasonable thing left is that my father is still alive.  Although it is difficult to do so, Di Yong has such an idea in his heart, and even hopes that it is true.  But if my father was still alive, how could he not show up?  How could he fake his death?  There are too many mysteries in this.  Maybe it¡¯s just my own guess!  Although Di Yong had doubts and thoughts in his heart, he never expressed them.  If the matter of the empty coffin in his father's mausoleum were publicized, there would definitely be suspicion and even an uproar.  Di Yong naturally cares about the importance, so he keeps it strictly confidential.  Including the craftsmen who participated in the rest and the guardians at that time, all have been properly placed, but this matter is a secret that has been buried deep in my heart.  But there is still hope in his heart, suspicion about his father's whereabouts, and the mysteries that are full of doubts.  That carriage Could it be that, for a moment, Di Yong could not help but think of such a connection.  "Husband? What's wrong?" Princess Qinghe was stunned when she saw that Di Yong was like a Western European demon. She stood there in astonishment and immediately pulled and called softly.  Di Yong finally came back to his senses, shook his head slightly and said: "It's okay!" But his eyes were always on the carriage!  Princess Qinghe is extremely curious, what is so special about this carriage?  Does your husband care so much?  Little did he know that at this moment, Di Yong really had the urge to rush up, open the car door, and get inside quietly.  But I gave up in the end, not because I was afraid of being abrupt and embarrassing.  But if this is true, many things will become very troublesome, and some secrets are not easy to reveal.  If my father is really alive, then he must have his reasons for leaving without saying goodbye!  Di Yong's sanity is much better than imagined.  "Husband!" The carriage finally turned around the street and disappeared from sight. Di Yong turned around, smiled softly and said, "Madam Princess, let's go back to the mansion!" Now, Princess Qinghe was a little stunned!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 525: Who is the Lolita Raised for?

    On the occasion of the New Year, it is natural to have interactions with relatives and friends.  As a newly promoted nobleman and a hot political star in the imperial court, Weiyuan Hou is naturally a favorite to pay New Year's greetings.  In the past few days, the Hou Mansion has been crowded with guests, and Lin Zhaoshao had to come out to entertain them.  At the same time, he was also busy visiting other places to pay New Year greetings, such as Zhao Pian, Sima Guang, and although Wen Yanbo was not in Bianjing, Lin Zhao also visited several young masters of the Wen family.  At the same time, Lin Zhao also went to the house of Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites.  Although he was an official in the Sixth Ministry of Finance, Zhang Zongyi did not dare to show his confidence in front of Lin Zhao.  He knows very well how he got his position as minister, and a person must know how to repay kindness.  Furthermore, Lin Zhao is also a minister and a marquis, the most important thing is Youyou.  Zhang Shangshu is very smart. Maintaining a good relationship with Lin Zhao will definitely help stabilize his position.  Lin Zhao intentionally or unintentionally mentioned to him the matter of Wen Yanbo's son's imperial examination. Zhang Zongyi's heart moved, this is Wen Xianggong's son!  If the Wen family owes me a favor, then Hehe!  Zhang Zongyi smiled proudly, no matter how many people wanted to curry favor with Mr. Wen, they had no chance.  As the Minister of Rites, I still intervened in the affairs of the imperial examination to a certain extent, it was just a matter of effort.  Let's see, there are really many benefits to being on good terms with Mr. Lin.  In this way, it was not until the tenth day of the first lunar month that Lin Zhaoyuan had some free time. Lin Zhaoyuan thought that he would take this opportunity to have a good rest at home for a few days, but he did not expect another invitation to be delivered to his door.  At first, he didn¡¯t take it seriously, but when he saw the signature, Lin Zhao suddenly changed his mind!  The person who posted the post was none other than Su Shi, Su Zizhan!  It turns out that Lin Zhao served as Hangzhou Tongpan for three years. Now that his term has expired, he returned to Bianjing to wait for a new appointment.  Lin Zhao has been so busy lately that he really didn't know this section existed.  I am now considered a half-landlord. I have never held a banquet to wash away the dust. Instead, Su Shi invited me first. I feel it is a bit disrespectful.  You don¡¯t have to go to other banquets.  But Su Zizhan¡¯s face must be given!  Su Shi¡¯s hometown is in the middle of Sichuan, and he does not have a mansion in Bianjing. However, his younger brother Su Che has been in Bianjing in the past few years. He once entered Wang Anshi¡¯s Third Construction and Ordinance Department, so he bought a family property.  Su Shi temporarily lived there and invited himself to have a banquet there!  On the morning of the twelfth day of the first lunar month, Lin Zhao set off for the Su Mansion in the east of the city.  You are not going alone here.  Instead, Meng Ruoying accompanied her.  As early as in Hangzhou, Meng Ruoying had met Su Shi and others, so she was naturally familiar with them.  Since Su Zizhan's term of office has expired this time, he must have returned with his family. Mrs. Su naturally wants to socialize with everything, and Meng Ruoying is an equal wife.  Since he has a special mission, it is most appropriate to come and visit him.  Su Che¡¯s mansion is located by a small river in the east of the city. It does not look magnificent from the outside, and it does not seem to be large in area.  When he came to the gate, he handed over the invitation.  Today, Lin Zhao traveled in low-key casual clothes and did not show off his appearance as a marquis, so the disciple didn't pay much attention at first.  Just an ordinary guest.  But after seeing the invitation and the assassination, I was immediately surprised. I didn't expect that this was the famous Marquis Weiyuan. He was really young!  After entering the mansion, brothers Su Shi and Su Che greeted him.  After several years apart, Su Shi's face showed traces of time, but at thirty-five, he was still in his prime, and besides being suave and suave, he was also somewhat mature and steady.  He has the temperament of a great writer.  As for Su Che, he is also in his thirties. His appearance is quite similar to that of Su Shi. He is also full of culture and elegance. Compared with his brother, he is a bit more shrewd.  No wonder, Dasu is better at diction.  Xiao Su was good at theory and government affairs, and was more successful in his official career. You must know that Su Che later became the prime minister.  "Dongyang, we have been separated for many years. Your style is much better than before!" Su Shi walked up with a smile.  Su Che smiled and said, "Marquis Weiyuan is here, and the humble house will be filled with flowers!" Lin Zhao knew that Su Che's words were half true and half false, so he immediately laughed and said, "Brother Ziyou's words are serious, Zhao gives two  Happy New Year to Brother Su!¡± ¡°Haha, it¡¯s not easy to invite Marquis Weiyuan!¡± Su Shi said with a smile: ¡°I guess you only have a few days to spare!¡±  , I really can¡¯t get away!¡± Lin Zhao said: ¡°I just don¡¯t know when Brother Zizhan will arrive in Bianjing, so I can help Brother Su take care of him!¡± ¡°It¡¯s only been two or three days since I arrived!  "Su Shi said helplessly: "I originally wanted to go back to Bianjing as soon as possible to celebrate the New Year with Ziyou and the others, but in order to be safe, I took the water route, and there were many ships transporting food northward. The river was blocked and it was very difficult to sail.  It was so slow that I was still on the canal on the first day of the new year. If I had known it, I would have taken the land route" Meng Ruoying followed Lin Zhao. After hearing this, she couldn't help but exchange a look with her husband.  Lin Zhao purchases grain on a large scaleOf course she knows about this!  Nowadays, there are a large number of grain transport ships belonging to the Meng family on the canal. Unexpectedly, this actually hindered Su Shi's trip. How should we say this?  Lin Zhao smiled faintly, Yu Xuan and the others moved quite quickly, it was already the first month.  The spring plowing period is not far away, and by then everyone should realize that drought is coming!  "Ruoying has met the two Masters Su!" After Lin Zhao exchanged greetings, Meng Ruoying came forward to greet them.  In this era, the defense between men and women is not that serious, and the people here are all enlightened people, not to mention that it is a family gathering like theirs, so naturally there is no need to pay special attention.  Su Shi had met Meng Ruoying before, and said with a smile: "Mrs. Meng, you are so polite!" "Brothers and sisters are here!" There was a light ring from the ring behind her, and a dignified and elegant young woman came up to her. It was Su Shi's wife Wang Runzhi, who was famous in Hangzhou.  seen.  When Mrs. Weiyuan Hou arrived, she naturally came out to greet her.  Su Che¡¯s wife has never met Meng Ruoying, but she knows that she has a royal commission, but she is not as familiar with her as Mrs. Wang, so she is a little cautious.  "Ruoying has met the two sisters-in-law!" Meng Ruoying was gentle and humble. After all, she was an old friend of her husband and was older than herself, so she naturally had to be polite.  Mrs. Wang smiled and exchanged a few words with her, and then a little girl next to her suddenly came out and said happily: "I have met sister Ruoying!" "You are" A beautiful little girl appeared in front of her,  She was about thirteen or fourteen years old, with a pair of eyes filled with autumn water, and her eyebrows and facial features were extremely delicate, beautiful and refined, a little cute, and a little charming. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Beautiful Lolita!  When Lin Zhao turned around and saw her, he couldn't help but feel a little excitement in his heart. In two or three years, she would definitely be a great beauty.  Unexpectedly, the little girl walked directly in front of him and said with a smile: "Brother Lin!" "You are" Lin Zhao glanced at Mrs. Wang, an idea flashed in his mind, and he said with a smile: "Wang Chaoyun?  "Brother Lin, do you still remember me?" Little Loli suddenly had a look of surprise on her face.  Isn¡¯t it the Chaoyun on the bank of the West Lake?  At the lantern festival by the West Lake, the little girl almost fell off the platform, but it was Lin Zhao who rescued her!  Later, her parents were forced to die again because of the Green Seed Law, so she was temporarily adopted by Su Shi and Mrs. Wang.  According to the original plot in history, Wang Chaoyun became Su Shi's concubine after becoming a prostitute and gave birth to a son.  Now something went wrong, and it still appeared in the Su Mansion, but I didn't know it Lin Zhao glanced at Su Shi and Wang Chaoyun subconsciously, and some dirty thoughts came to his mind "Of course I remember!" Lin Zhaoxiao  He smiled and talked to the little loli in a very relaxed tone.  "Hey, we haven't seen you in a few years, how are you doing, brother Lin?" Wang Chaoyun seemed very excited to see Lin Zhao.  Wang Runzhi could see clearly from behind that what this little girl liked most was to ask about Brother Lin's affairs. She knew it best, so why did she need to ask more questions?  Chaoyun has grown up!  "Very good, how about you?" Lin Zhao asked with a smile.  Wang Chaoyun chuckled and said, "It's good, sister. My brother-in-law is so kind to me!" "Sister, brother-in-law?" Lin Zhao suddenly looked at Su Shi and Wang Runzhi in surprise. When his eyes fell back on Wang Chaoyun, he felt in his heart  It feels weird.  Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "Chaoyun has the same surname as me, and now she has lost her parents, so we simply recognized each other. She is now my little sister!" So that's what happened?  After becoming sisters with Mrs. Wang, will there be a relationship with Su Shi in the future The relationship between brother-in-law and sister-in-law, ahem, didn't Mrs. Wang and Su Shi have this kind of relationship before? It's still very possible!  "It's good, it's good. Miss Chaoyun has a wife to take care of her, so everything will be fine!" Lin Zhao smiled, thinking that Wang Runzhi was really considerate, raising such a little lolita for her husband, she is a good wife!  Lin Zhaoquan didn¡¯t notice that Chaoyun¡¯s little Loli had been looking at Brother Lin almost intently, and there was some other kind of emotion in her eyes While he was talking, another guest arrived, it was Cai Jing!  His term as Yuhang County Magistrate also expired, and the new top scholar returned to Bianjing to seek a future.  When he saw Lin Zhao, Cai Jing's eyes suddenly lit up, and there was a trace of envy, admiration, and a hint of jealousy in his eyes!  Back in Hangzhou, at the same age, he was the number one scholar, and Lin Zhao was just a Jinshi, and together he was the county magistrate.  But three years later, Lin Zhaohua turned into a minister and a marquis, but he was too far behind!  "Shilang Lin is really good at what he does, good luck!"  Cai Jing¡¯s heart at this momentThe main thing is envy. At the same time, he is very confident in himself and will be able to become a marquis and prime minister one day.  At the same time, Cai Jing was thinking that Minister Lin was extraordinary now, and maintaining a good relationship with him might be beneficial to his future!  Everyone exchanged pleasantries for a few words, and then Su Zhe, as the host, said, "Okay, everyone, let's go in and take a seat!" The guests followed the host's will, but in this case, the male guests and the female guests naturally had to be entertained separately.  Cai Jing also brought his wife, and was already led to the back hall by Mrs. Wang.  Lin Zhao then walked towards the hall chatting and laughing with Su Shi and others, but he didn't know that Wang Chaoyun was turning back three times every step of the way, looking at him reluctantly!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 526: Sun, Moon, Clouds and Coupling of Mandarin Ducks

    On the way back from Su Mansion, Lin Zhao fell into silence for a while.  Today seems to be just an ordinary gathering, but what is its actual significance and impact?  It can be seen that Brother Su Shi is the host of today's banquet, but it must be Cai Jing's intention, at least he agrees.  As for the purpose, besides reminiscing about old times, it also has other meanings!  Su Shi and Cai Jing were both officials whose terms had expired and were waiting for re-appointment, while Su Che had been idle at home for a long time.  Scholars of this era all had the ideal of becoming an official.  Since they are officials, they definitely want a better future.  Although they didn¡¯t say it explicitly, Lin Zhao could clearly feel that they somewhat wanted him to help.  Su Che left the Ordinance Department of the Third Department of Construction and Construction and stood on the opposite side of the reform, thus offending Wang Anshi. Since then, his official career has not been smooth.  Although Su Shi was a man of literary talent and one of the most talented people in the Song Dynasty, he was also a member of the old party.  With Wang Anshi leading the government, how can his official career go smoothly?  In fact, in the original history, Su Shi's official career was indeed not smooth and even had many ups and downs.  As for Cai Jing, he was the number one scholar three years ago. Emperor Zhao Xu made an exception and appointed him as the magistrate of Yuhang County.  It stands to reason that this kind of character must be blessed with grace and a bright future, but something has changed a little bit.  Cai Jing was originally highly appreciated by Wang Anshi. The reason why he became the number one scholar was because he had the intention of reform.  However, when he was in Hangzhou, because of Lin Zhao's actions, Cai Jing had some wavering and doubts about the reform.  In the original history, Cai Jing has always been a staunch supporter of Wang Anshi.  Later, the party struggle in the Northern Song Dynasty became fierce, and Cai Jing immediately restored the New Deal after coming to power.  This is evident.  But now.  Because of the influence of Lin Zhao.  Cai Jing was shaken at first, and then began to doubt.  In the past few years in Hangzhou, he carefully observed that there were indeed many problems with the reform and new policies.  It is precisely because of this that Cai Jing wavered a little and was no longer a firm supporter of Wang Anshi.  In addition, he is the number one scholar and has a special status, which is somewhat embarrassing.  The future has become somewhat uncertain.  When they return to Bianjing this time, they will definitely do something for their own future, so it is inevitable to ask for help.  The person asking for help will definitely not be Lin Zhao alone. This kind of indirect relationship and a little activity is really common.  Today's rising star in the imperial court, the favored and popular Marquis Weiyuan, is definitely an important path.  ¡°Both Su Shi and Cai Jing have friendship and connection with them. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  They knew that Lin Zhao and Wang Anshi were not the same people.  Lin Shilang has great supernatural powers and may be able to help.  Of course, they can also go and have activities with Fu Bi, Sima Guang and others.  It¡¯s just that Lin Zhao is easier to get in touch with, and it¡¯s a bit like first-come-first-serve.  It's just that it's hard to say something too clearly. After all, scholars are all face-conscious, so it's enough to understand each other tacitly.  Thinking about it, Su Shi and Cai Jing were familiar with each other when they were in Hangzhou, and they had helped each other. Thinking about the past, Lin Zhao might be able to help to some extent!  Lin Zhao smiled at this situation!  Once upon a time, I became the target of entrustment.  Is your power and influence already so great?  For the first time, Lin Zhao discovered that although he was just a small minister, he could already occupy a place in the Great Song Dynasty.  Furthermore, the request from Su Shi and others is even more desirable!  It can be said that when I want to doze off, I bring a pillow!  What I lack most right now is talents, especially people who can be used by me.  Brothers Su Shi and Su Che are extraordinary in terms of ability and reputation, and they will definitely have a great impact in the future.  As for Cai Jing, I dare not say anything else. If he could become Prime Minister and one of the "six thieves" in the Huizong Dynasty, could his ability be inferior?  People will change inadvertently. In the original history, Cai Jing eventually became a "national thief" who indirectly led to the fall of the Song Dynasty and was criticized by people.  But at that time, Cai Jing was already in his 70s and 80s, but now he is only in his twenties.  Human beings are inherently good in nature, and corrupt officials and traitors may not always be there from the beginning.  Presumably, the later generations of Grand Master Cai also gradually "experienced" through the years of officialdom.  Now, this experience has just begun. With a little influence and training, a national thief may become a capable minister in governing the world.  Lin Zhao now wants to try something like this to see if he can create a different Cai Jing!  It¡¯s really interesting!  Lin Zhao suddenly felt that this matter actually gave birth to a lot of fun, making the process more interesting!  Since several friends expressed this intention, Lin Zhao naturally would not refuse, and expressed secretly that he would definitely help.  However, such a thing will never happen overnight. There is no chance at the moment, and Lin Zhao doesn't know where to place them.?.  Let everything take its course, just wait for the opportunity!  "Mrs. Su is so polite. Before she left, she even gave her a few pieces of embroidery from Hangzhou!" On the carriage, Meng Ruoying picked up the embroidery in her hand and praised her repeatedly.  Although the Meng's Trading Company has a vast business and can get all kinds of good things, and the Hou Mansion is not short of these things, but etiquette is not as important as people's intentions, so naturally it is another matter.  Moreover, these embroideries are indeed exquisite, even Lin Zhao praised: "Yes, the patterns are lifelike, they are really unique!" Meng Ruoying took it in her hand and said softly: "Yeah, look at this, the sun is rising in the east, this mandarin duck is playing in the water  " "The feelings are tailor-made for us!" Lin Zhao smiled and felt that the various patterns were very suitable for him.  "It's not us, it's specially embroidered for you, husband." Meng Ruoying looked at Lin Zhao with a different smile on her lips.  "Give it to me?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised!  "This is not made by an ordinary embroiderer!" Suddenly, Meng Ruoying smiled mysteriously again and asked softly: "Husband, do you know who embroidered this thing?" "Who?" Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel a little strange, why did he do these pieces of embroidery?  So mysterious?  "That girl Chaoyun!" "She?" "It's not her!" Meng Ruoying said with a smile: "The rising sun is rising in the east, and there are thousands of auspicious clouds. Husband, you are the rising sun, but what about the clouds? Chaoyun is not called for nothing, it is true  A perfect match; as for the mandarin ducks playing in the water, who do you think is the mandarin duck and who is the duck? " "Uh, what do you mean this" Lin Zhao was suddenly a little stunned, isn't it? There is such a complicated connection.  ?  "It's not what I mean, but what is Miss Chaoyun thinking?" Meng Ruoying smiled softly: "Of course, it must be you, husband, who provoked me first!" "No!" Lin Zhao now fully understood, but this fact  It's a little hard to accept that Wang Chaoyun has always been thinking about his own good for just such a small thing?  But she was supposed to be Su Shi's sister and brother-in-law!  Thinking of Wang Chaoyun's name for Su Shi and his wife, Lin Zhao shook his head slightly. Does this mean that he and Su Shi would become brothers-in-law?  The gentle and sweet face of the little Loli appeared in front of his eyes again. Lin Zhao suddenly felt strange, and there was also a faint apology in his heart. He seemed to feel sorry for Su Zizhan!  "What's wrong? Did your husband turn a blind eye on purpose, or did he realize it later?" "This" Meng Ruoying saw Lin Zhao's slightly embarrassed expression and said with a smile: "Sister Chaoyun is still young, so I'm not in a hurry; it's just that Yue Lun has already  Not too young, what are you going to do, husband?" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature for better and faster updates!

 Volume 1, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 527, El Ni?o

    The beauty of April in the world is gone, and in a blink of an eye it is already late spring and early summer.  The flowers are falling in the Weiyuan Hou Mansion, which makes it feel a bit like falling flowers.  The weather was getting a little hot, and at ten o'clock at noon, all the ladies stayed in the corridor of the garden to enjoy the cool air and rest.  Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin were already eight months pregnant and were about to give birth soon. Mu Sihong finally got her wish shortly after returning from Hebei Road. The pregnancy, which was more than two years late, made her cry with joy.  The three ladies were pregnant at the same time, and the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion was filled with joy.  However, this made Marquis Lin Zhao feel a little uncomfortable.  Naturally, the three pregnant ladies could not serve on the bed at night. Meng Ruoying was the only one who was relatively convenient, but Qiu Ning was still young and needed her mother's care.  In addition, the huge business and family affairs of the Marquis Mansion require her to take care of them. How can she serve her husband wholeheartedly every night?  It was a slightly embarrassing situation. There were many lovely wives like flowers and jade, but Lin Zhao could only look at them but not eat them. He was like an ascetic, so painful.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t care. At worst, he just had to be a monk for a few months.  At least there is Meng Ruoying, who can solve some needs.  But Mrs. Ruoying didn¡¯t think so. Firstly, she didn¡¯t want to inflict hardship on her husband, and secondly, she felt that it was really difficult for her to bear her husband¡¯s wolf-like physical strength by herself.  So, there is another lady in the back house of the Hou Mansion!  Nineteen-year-old cousin Gu Yuelun has officially become the concubine of Weiyuan Hou!  For this matter, Gu Yuelun is naturally willing. She and Lin Zhao are the real childhood sweethearts!  This is probably much closer than Meng Ruoying.  After all, she is the dignified eldest daughter of the Meng family in Jiangning.  Naturally, he would not have much contact with a servant's child.  Besides, he's still a boy.  But Lin Zhao and Meng Ruoying are different.  After all, they have been cousins ??for more than ten years and have been playing together since childhood.  When he was young, Gu Yuelun was very attached to Lin Zhao, and they were childhood sweethearts.  After growing up, although there are differences between men and women, Lin Zhao has performed very well in recent years. He has the bearing and behavior of an excellent man, and is naturally attracted to Gu Yuelun. ?Inadvertently.  The close relationship between Gu Yuelun and Lin Zhao quietly changed, and then turned into a kind of admiration and a kind of love.  It is an indisputable fact that Gu Yuelun has feelings for Lin Zhao. He had already fallen in love with her in Hangzhou.  In the past few years, we have been close to each other, and our love has already become deeply rooted.  Seeing the sisters-in-law coming in one after another, Gu Yuelun was happy, but also a little envious in his heart, hoping that one day he could do the same.  ??Unknowingly.  She already loves Lin Zhao deeply!  This is the accumulation of friendship between childhood sweethearts for more than ten years, and it is also the fusion of every bit of life.  This feeling is equally deep!  It¡¯s just that Lin Zhao was inevitably a little stunned by this, and even slightly resistant, or at least very embarrassed!  After all, Gu Yuelun was his cousin before, so Lin Zhao naturally couldn't accept the marriage method between cousins.  Collateral blood relatives within three generations are not allowed to intermarry, and marriage between cousins ??is absolutely prohibited. This is well-known common sense in later generations.  It¡¯s just that in ancient times, this was really nothing. It could even be said to be very common and the most accepted method of marriage.  In addition to making the couple more compatible, it is also conducive to the alliance of interests between families and the stabilization of internal power.  As for the impact of consanguineous marriage on offspring, it seems that it is not considered by people. Maybe only a few people have problems, so it has not attracted people's attention!  Therefore, even if Lin Zhao has concerns, it cannot be a reason for opposition. After all, this was a common phenomenon in ancient times.  Furthermore, he knew best that there was no blood relationship with Gu Yuelun, and he was not a direct cousin. There was no ethical or blood relationship, so there was no obstacle to getting married.  For a moment, Lin Zhao felt a little uncomfortable in accepting it, and there was still a hint of grudge.  But this kind of grudge is difficult for outsiders to understand!  In the eyes of others, this marriage is naturally very happy.  Take Gu Qi for example, she approves with both hands.  Even though his daughter was destined to be Lin Zhao's concubine, he was still willing and even very proud.  After all, their backgrounds were very different. Lin Zhao was a prince. If his daughter could become his concubine, there was no way she would become a princess in the future.  How could he not want to reach such a high level?  I even felt a little guilty in my heart, feeling that my daughter was too high.  I think that when he was in Jiangning, he did have such thoughts.  At that time, he planned to let Yue Lun marry Lin Zhao because Lin Zhao had no knowledge of it and had lived his whole life as a commoner in Jiangning.  I didn¡¯t expect that the situation is still like this, but my identity has changed.  It's okay to climb high. After all, he still has decades of upbringing for Lin Zhao. It's hard for Gu Qi to trust him.This time, I just hope that my daughter can find a good home.  Lin Zhao grew up watching him. His family has always been good over the years, and he will definitely not treat Yuelun badly.  The most important thing is that Yue Lun is also willing. What is rare is that several ladies in the Hou Mansion unanimously agree, and Meng Ruoying personally came forward to discuss the matter, so she naturally agreed.  " Gu Yuelun's thoughts are naturally understood by the sisters-in-law.  Moreover, the sisters have lived together for a long time and have a very close relationship with each other. Naturally, they have multiple real sisters!  Di Qing also suggested that Lin Zhao marry Meng Ruoying. This was a disguised form of gratitude and reward to Gu Qi. From this perspective, it was completely acceptable.  Lin Zhao¡¯s biological mother, Concubine Lin, also readily agreed. She had met Gu Yuelun and had a very good impression of him.  At the same time, she always felt that she owed Gu Qi too much, so it would be best if her children could get married and then make up for it.  As for her aunt Cao's side, if Lin Zhao had a concubine, she would naturally not interfere.  Parents¡¯ orders and matchmaker¡¯s words, the two necessary conditions for marriage in ancient times were all in place. There were voices of approval all around, so Lin Zhao naturally couldn¡¯t object.  As a last resort, he tried to change his mentality and get along with Gu Yuelun.  In the process, I gradually discovered the moving parts of Gu Yuelun, and the two of them gradually fell in love with each other.  With the active support and coordination from all parties, finally in March, the season of flowers blooming became a good thing.  The newlyweds finally temporarily relieved Weiyuan Hou's life as an ascetic. ?? Gu Yuelun has a delicate appearance and a good figure. The most important thing is that he has a Xiaojiabiyu temperament that is different from the other ladies. He immediately attracted Lin Zhao. After being married for only a month, it can be said that they are like glue.  At this moment, several ladies were chatting in the garden. Mu Sihong looked at Gu Yuelun, who looked a little shy and a little lazy, and said with a smile: "It's been a hard time for Sister Yuelun!" After saying this,  The ladies all smiled knowingly. The husband has become stronger and stronger in the past two years. He is so energetic on the bed at night that sometimes he is really unable to withstand it.  Although Meng Ruoying shared the burden, most of Lin Zhao's energy was still borne by Gu Yuelun. Although he had the exclusive blessing of rain and dew, it was really hard work.  Gu Yuelun blushed slightly. It was her first time to experience the joy of love between a man and a woman.  She could also feel the fierceness of her cousinhusband.  She didn't know why, but Lin Zhao specifically emphasized that she must change her words, and the title of cousin was completely indifferent.  From now on, there are no cousins, just a loving couple!  But there is one thing that Gu Yuelun knows best.  My husband still feels pity for me, so he won't be too troubled at night.  After all, she was a newly married girl who had just experienced the pain of breaking a melon. Naturally, Lin Zhao couldn't bear to be overly criticized, and it was inevitable to cherish her.  On the other hand, Gu Yuelun gradually adapted to it and acted more proactively, conveying joy in a gentle and charming manner.  Lin Zhao was greatly amazed by this. He didn't expect Yue Lun to be a natural beauty!  What happened between the private curtains of the bed was a secret. Even if they were sisters serving the same husband, Gu Yuelun was embarrassed to tell them.  After all, she is young, has a thin face, and is inevitably a little shy.  "Fortunately, I have sister Yuelun, otherwise my husband would be in a difficult position!" "Haha, that's not true!" "If sister Yuelun gets pregnant again, I'm afraid my husband will cry!" "Husband Long Jing  Hu Meng, it is only a matter of time before he is so affectionate!" "Haha" Lin Zhao came over from a distance and heard clearly that it would be good to have more children.  But now it seems that this matter has to be planned, otherwise the ladies will become pregnant and I will feel uncomfortable.  It's really hard to live a life as a monk while guarding a bunch of beautiful girls like flowers and jade. Lin Zhao can understand this very well a few days ago.  A lesson learned from the past!  Yuelun and Ruoying are not suitable for pregnancy for the time being, and they have to wait until Minyan and Wenxin give birth. Lin Zhao has made up his mind, and it seems that he must control it appropriately!  Well, that¡¯s right!  "Don't worry, there is a girl named Chaoyun in Su Mansion. Sooner or later she will enter the Hou Mansion!" "Yes, my husband is always merciful!" "That's not true" Lin Zhao couldn't help but have black lines in his head, these things  It was also somewhat beyond her expectation, and she inadvertently left behind so many feelings and marriages.  However, these women at the moment are all good, earning a living and enjoying themselves. Lin Zhao's body is getting stronger now, so he can naturally handle it calmly, and he is as happy as a fish in water!  Enjoy the blessings of all the people!  But thinking about the standards of the Emperor's Three Palaces and Sixth Courtyard, it seems that the current ladies are still far behind and need to make persistent efforts!  When Lin Zhao was feeling obscene, Zhe Wenxin sighed over there: "The weather has been too hot recently. It's only April and summer is already here."??¡­¡± ¡°Yeah, it seems like it hasn¡¯t rained for a long time!  " "Look, there are drought cracks in the soil under the flowers" Lin Zhao raised his head and looked at the cloudless and clear sky, and couldn't help but frown! With the occurrence of El Ni?o, the spring and summer drought in the Song Dynasty has become a reality.  The outcome is inevitable. The sea water in East Taiping is already flowing, so will the El Ni?o in the Great Song Dynasty be far behind? (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and faster! PS: Sorry, the update is late?  point!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 528: Drought is Coming

    Drought is a terrible disaster in any era.  Especially in ancient times when agriculture was the basis and people relied on the sky for food, the situation was even worse.  In the spring and summer of the fifth year of Xining, the Song Dynasty ushered in an unprecedented drought.  From Jianghuai to Hebei, everything is in drought. After the New Year, I am afraid that only the Lingnan region has seen decent rain.  From the north of Meiling to the south of Yanshan, the sun is shining brightly and there is almost no rain.  In fact, the drought began as early as last autumn. After the continuous rain that caused the Yellow River to burst ended, there was little rain in the Yellow River Basin.  ??????After careful calculation, there has been no effective precipitation for seven or eight months!  At first, no one cared about this situation.  Maybe it's because the rain lasted for too long and caused serious floods, so people are eager for the weather to clear up soon. They are a little disgusted by the rain, but would feel happy if it didn't happen.  So this kind of inertial thinking lasted for more than half a year. By the time people woke up, it was too late!  With a three-layer wheat quilt, I will sleep with steamed buns on my pillow in the coming year!  Perhaps there is no heavy snow in winter, but it is unusually dry and warm. Experienced farmers have realized that there will be a drought, but they realize that it is useless. After all, the court and the government must be vigilant about this kind of thing.  .  But Emperor Zhao Xu and the Song Dynasty court did not notice this!  In the autumn and winter of last year, the imperial court's focus was mainly on the control of the Yellow River on Hebei Road. The clear and rainless weather was conducive to the progress of the project. Therefore, everyone felt that God followed people's wishes and hoped that the sunny days would last longer. As a result, God did  Very face-saving.  As for Zhao Xu.  His energy was even more scattered.  River management is one aspect.  Attacking the veterans headed by Han Qi is an important part of it.  How can you care about anything else?  Afterwards, I was very successful and naturally felt very satisfied.  In addition, the river control project was going smoothly, and the fiscal revenue at the end of the year was greatly increased. Zhao Xu was in a good mood, and he was even more concerned about other things.  As a result, after the New Year, it was spring plowing time in an instant, and I realized that it had not rained for a long time.  As for the ministers, the prime ministers sitting in the center may not have noticed this.  For example, the current focus of the ruling Prime Minister Wang Anshi is on reform.  Others didn¡¯t pay much attention to the weather.  There are some local reports of drought and lack of rain, but after all, they are sporadic situations in various places, and no one has integrated them into a comprehensive look.  Furthermore, lack of rain in winter seemed to be normal. I thought there would be more rain in spring and summer, so no one cared about it.  Regarding matters such as weather disasters, it stands to reason that Si Tianjian is the most responsible and has the ability to observe.  But today's Si Tianjian Zheng'an Chongning himself is not good at meteorological predictions. Si Tianjian's officials are not firm in their abilities and positions, so naturally they cannot come up with a reliable prediction. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  It is an ancient tradition to report good news but not good news.  Forecasting drought is a recipe for disaster.  Who would be happy to hear that?  Even if the forecast is accurate, but it is a disaster, so what?  Which one is not anxious, who cares about their forecasting achievements?  But if the forecast is wrong, then it will be misleading the public. The words of disaster will have a great impact on the stability of the feudal dynasty. Can the emperor spare them?  The officials of Si Tianjian are not easy to be in charge of, and they are often in a dilemma.  However, in comparison, there is no benefit if the forecast is accurate, but if the forecast is wrong, it will be a disaster. Who would take the risk easily?  If a disaster really happens, it will be nothing more than a crime of dereliction of duty afterwards, which is much easier than the crime of rumors and confusion.  The sky is unpredictable, this will be their best excuse, at least it will be their life-saving talisman!  Si Tianjian Zhengan Chongning, as the name suggests, advocates peace, naturally he will report good things but not good things.  There are two concubines in the harem who are pregnant, and the official family is on the rise. It is definitely unwise to get into trouble at this time.  As for Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao, who had some foresight, because he had other plans and ulterior motives, plus Di Qing's words: Xiaoci is the enemy of Daci, he pretended not to know, and endured it without saying anything.  So, due to intentional or unintentional negligence by all parties in the Song Dynasty, the drought and lack of rain did not pay attention to it, and the drought came suddenly.  By the time everyone came to their senses, it was already early April!  Spring plowing has begun a lot and the seeds have been sown.  At first there was no moisture in the soil, and farmers tried to water it, or they thought there would be rain soon and the seeds would always germinate.  But more than a month has passed, and there is still not a drop of rain.  Only twenty-three out of ten seeds germinated. The farmers carried water to irrigate the only seedlings, but soon they discovered that this seemed to be a drop in the bucket. The soil was too dry, and the little water they brought could not sustain the growth of the seedlings.  And soon, they discovered an amazing fact. The rivers around the village were much shallower.?And began to gradually dry up.  In some places, even drinking water is threatened!  A drought happened unexpectedly and swept the entire Song Dynasty in an instant.  In the Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Xu sat on the dragon chair with a livid face.  He was very angry, why was his road to the emperor so bumpy?  In the few years since he took the throne, he has not had a peaceful year.  The border troubles had just been lifted, and not long after the floods had passed, the drought came again, and it was still so serious.  "In the past two months, except for Lingnan, there has been almost no rain elsewhere. It is particularly serious on both sides of the Yellow River. For example, in Bianjing, it has not rained for seven months" "Spring plowing from Huaibei to Jingdong has been seriously affected.  "Production reduction is inevitable." "The situation in Jiangnan is slightly better. After all, there are many rivers and lakes that can be diverted for irrigation!" "If the drought cannot be alleviated in time, if the summer planting is missed, the harvest will be lost in many places!"  They all gathered here to comprehensively report on the disaster situation across the country.  When the words "absolute harvest" appeared in everyone's ears, they were all shocked!     many places?  How many places are there?  Everyone knows it.  Except for Lingnan and Southwest, almost the entire Song Dynasty fell into drought. If all the harvests failed, it would definitely be a terrible nightmare for the Song Dynasty!  "The worst is not just this. Due to drought and lack of rain, the water level of the canal continues to drop. Ships in some river sections have become stranded and can no longer sail." "What?" Upon hearing the news, Zhao Xu was like a bolt from the blue.  Canal water transportation was the lifeblood of the Song Dynasty. Millions of people in Bianjing relied on money and food from the canal and Jianghuai. If the canal could not sail, this artery would be broken.  Can Bianjing survive?  Can the Song Dynasty survive?  It was not until this moment that the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty discovered that the situation was far worse than imagined!  However, the bad luck has just begun, and more difficult troubles are coming one after another!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 529: Tongtian Festival

    "How much grain is stored in various places in the north?" Zhao Xu asked after being silent for a long time.  .? If there is a problem with the canal artery, we can only rely on storage in the north.  "Back to Your Majesty, Bianjing has a large amount of grain, which can only support the first half of the year; the situation in other places is even more serious. If the treasury is used, includingincluding Changpingcang, it should be able to support two months!  ¡± The officials of the Third Division were very cautious when answering, especially when it came to Chang Pingcang, which was particularly sensitive in the Song Dynasty.  Sure enough, the faces of Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi were slightly gloomy. If Chang Pingcang was used, the reform would inevitably be stranded.  You know, last year's reform had just begun to take off, and they didn't want to give up halfway.  Although a drought has occurred, how long will this drought last?  Maybe it will pass soon!  "How about the food stored in the people's homes?" The officials of the Third Division who were familiar with the situation were helpless. With such high interest rates on young crops, how much surplus could the people make after working for a year?  Famine has actually begun to appear in some places now. As the drought intensifies, I am afraid it will become more serious.  It's just the official asking this, do they have to tell the truth?  After hesitating for a long time, he whispered: "I'm afraid it's not much!" Zhao Xu had not yet realized that his method of hiding wealth in the country had seriously affected the people's assets. The economy of the Song Dynasty, which was based on hiding wealth from the people, was gradually in turmoil.  Hearing such an answer, Zhao Xu was somewhat dissatisfied and said softly: "Let the states and counties count the grain storage of the people. If disaster relief is needed, the grain storage in the state and county treasury should be used first. Don't touch the Changping warehouse lightly!" "Yes!"  The conservative ministers all knew that the officials were trying their best to protect Wang Anshi and the new law!  Even ignoring the disaster and the current living conditions of the people is a bit inappropriate.  Zhao Xu felt uneasy and had no choice but to do this for now.  Maybe this drought won't be too severe. Maybe it will rain soon and the disaster will be alleviated.  Zhao Xu comforted himself in this way, but little did he know that surrounding this disaster, a storm against the reform was brewing, and the core of the storm was definitely not just Wang Anshi.  "Your Majesty, food is one thing. For the current plan, how to fight the drought and find ways to restore water transportation are the top priorities!" With some food in stock, at least you can not panic. Drought relief is indeed the top priority, but it is probably difficult to implement it.  Difficulty.  Everything is in a mess now, so a complete plan cannot be produced for a while.  "The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the Third Division immediately began to formulate drought relief strategies. As for water transportation, it will be left to the Ministry of Works!" Zhao Xu gave a casual order and wanted to leave in a hurry. There were too many troublesome things in the past few days, and he was under great pressure.  Small, a little tired.  Unexpectedly, Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, suddenly appeared and reported: "Your Majesty, please ask, will the celebration of Tongtian Festival go on as usual?" Tongtian Festival, the birthday of the emperor in the Song Dynasty, was a major festival of the year.  Officials and envoys from various countries came to congratulate, and banquets and related celebrations were also held.  Zhao Xu's birthday was on the tenth day of April, which only happened on the sixth or seventh day.  Originally, this kind of thing was a matter of procedure, and the Ministry of Rites should have prepared it in advance.  However, this year's situation is quite special. There has been such a severe drought. In order to take into account public opinion, should the celebration be canceled or should the scale and momentum be reduced?  For this reason, Zhang Zongyi himself could not make up his mind. Out of caution, it was best to ask Zhao Xu for instructions.  Zhao Xu hesitated a little. Tongtian Festival was his birthday, and it was also the time for him to show off his power.  On the occasion of the New Year, Zhao Xu was very proud of the series of happy events. He also thought about having a good time on the Tongtian Festival, so that the ministers and envoys from various countries could show off their power.  But something like this happened suddenly. Wise kings in ancient times had to be frugal, especially when disasters occurred, and they had to set an example.  If we hold a grand celebration of Tongtian Festival at this time, it may be criticized by others, and it may even cause dissatisfaction among the people.  For a moment, he was in a difficult situation.  "Have all the envoys from various countries arrived?" "Arrived!" "Then let's go as usual!" After saying that, Zhao Xu stood up and left. It was almost natural to miss someone who was showing off his power.  Not to mention losing face in front of Liao, Xixia and other foreign countries.  Fu Bi felt that something was wrong. The celebration had to be held, but it must not be too grand and luxurious.  It's just that the old and mature Mr. Fu didn't intend to dissuade him. Han Qi's experience was a big warning to him. Zhao Xu was not a good person. He wanted to be wise and protect himself at an advanced age.  As he got older, he no longer had the righteous and awe-inspiring persistence of the past. In addition, the young emperor was not a monarch like Renzong, so he was very disappointed.  Why bother?  Do we have to make it a late holiday without insurance?  Everyone has more or less selfish motives.  Sima Guang wanted to give some advice, but now he is entering the university as a Hanlin scholar.??Participates in political affairs and is also one of the sympathizers between the two governments.  It's just that Sima Xianggong is different from previous years. Although he still opposes the reform, it is not as fierce as before.  They have already failed once, so their methods will naturally change.  Of course, this is also the result of constant advice from friends Shao Yong and Zhang Zai when they were in Luoyang.  Maybe one day, the officials will come to their senses!  Sima Guang was looking forward to it silently in his heart!  On weekdays, he doesn't talk much, but today's matter does not involve reform or party struggle, but is related to the emperor's image and benevolence, so he feels it is necessary to remind him.  But Zhao Xu didn't give him this chance at all and turned around and left.  Sima Guang looked at the figure disappearing behind the curtain, feeling suddenly inexplicably disappointed!  Zhang Zongyi remained calm. Shangshu was already his highest position, and he did not expect to be the prime minister of the eight princes of the two houses.  He also doesn't have so much so-called integrity, and pays more attention to practical interests, so he will not easily disobey the emperor's wishes.  In fact, as the Minister of Rites, he had full say in this matter, but in the end, without saying a word, he kicked the ball to Zhao Xu himself.  He didn't care what the outcome was. Zhang Zongyi happily accepted the order and turned around to arrange the celebration of Tongtian Festival. His colleagues who ignored him showed a slight look of disdain.  Officials have said that the celebration will continue as usual, that is, it will be held grandly!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It¡¯s April, and the weather is a little hot.  Lin Zhao was sitting upstairs in Jiangnan Residence, sipping tea and enjoying the cool air. The weeping willows of the Bianhe River in the distance were still green, but after all, they didn¡¯t have the same smell as when it was misty and rainy.  There are many ships parked on both sides of the Bianhe River, but there is no busy scene of loading and unloading as in the past. It is a fact that the canal is shallow and the Cao transportation is blocked.  Zhao Xu sighed softly, the drought came as expected, but he didn't expect it to be more severe than imagined!  "Li Cheng, all our ships are back!" "80% of them are back. While the remaining 20% ??are still in Huainan, the Sizhou area will not be able to travel with us." Lin Zhao was already very satisfied with this result.  It was not easy to rush to transport food from the Jianghuai River to the north in a matter of months.  "How is the grain storage situation?" "It basically met expectations. The 20% did not come back in time, so the sect leader secretly absorbed the stocks of other grain merchants. The price was not high at the time, so we absorbed a lot. But now, those grain merchants have reacted  Come here." "That's enough!" Lin Zhao hesitated and then said with a wry smile: "How can we do this? I don't know how much food is needed in this drought! By the way, what's the price of food in Bianjing now?"  "The price has more than doubled!" "Hmph, I originally thought about buying as much food as possible to help more people, but now it seems that it is just a drop in the bucket! But one thing, with so many chips in our hands, we can  By lowering the price of food, we won¡¯t allow those businessmen to bully the market and take advantage of the situation to charge high prices. Maybe the people¡¯s lives will be better!¡± This is an indisputable fact. Whenever there is a war or famine, food prices will inevitably rise.  This is a good opportunity for grain merchants, who take the opportunity to drive up grain prices, making it even worse for people to buy grain.  Lin Zhao thought about it, even if all the food in his hands was given out, how many people could he save?  It can be used to stabilize food prices, so it can be regarded as giving something to the people!  Of course, it also helped Zhao Xu to some extent.  "Yes, I will give the order immediately." Lin Zhao asked again: "Is our purchase of grain still a secret?" "Although Meng's Trading Company also purchases a lot, it is in line with the style of a large trading company. The young master can use it in  On the bright side." Li Cheng said: "The Mingyue Sect has invested a lot, buying grain in the name of a total of fifty-three grain stores in Bianjing, Luoyang, Damingfu, and even Qizhou, transporting it northward, and storing it separately.  What's the problem?" "That's good!" Lin Zhao smiled lightly, Di Qing was naturally extremely safe.  "How is Zheng Xia doing?" Lin Zhao is playing a big game of chess, and this step is crucial.  "It's not bad. Xu Rong and I have become irresistible friends." "That's good, let him focus on it recently. It's almost time!" Li Chengdao: "This is no problem, but the timing is difficult to control.  "Control!" "This is indeed difficult!" Lin Zhao pondered for a long time and said, "It's not impossible to find someone who can watch the weather secretly. Sometimes you have to take a gamble!"  Deep down in their hearts, they still hope to be absolutely sure and hit with every hit.  However, the celestial phenomena are unpredictable and it is difficult to be absolutely sure!  Also, the emperor ordered the canal to be renovated, and finding a way to restore water transportation was also a troublesome task!  Suddenly, the noise came from the street outside the window.??, Li Cheng quickly walked to the window, took a look, and whispered: "Sir, the envoy from the Liao Kingdom has arrived!" "The envoy from the Liao Kingdom?" "Yes, the tenth day of April is the Tongtian Festival.  I heard that Zhao Xu is going to hold it grandly. " "Tongtian Festival? I'm afraid Zhao Xu will be disappointed!" Lin Zhao snorted with a hint of coldness in his mouth!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 530: Taking Advantage of the Fire

    The tenth day of April in the fifth year of Xining is the Tongtian Festival.  Early in the morning, Emperor Zhao Xu received congratulations from hundreds of officials and envoys from various countries at the Daqing Hall. This was a major annual festival.  In the afternoon, a banquet was held to entertain officials and envoys, and there were also related celebrations.  Although there was a drought, the Ministry of Etiquette still conducted it grandly, and the entire celebration ceremony was still so grand and grand, even a bit luxurious.  The greetings in the morning were carried out step by step, there were etiquette rules to be found, and everything was as usual.  Then there was a banquet, with Zhao Xu taking the main seat, and the seats were arranged on both sides of the hall.  On the right are the meritorious ministers of the Prime Minister, and on the left are the envoys of Liao, Xixia, Tubo, Goryeo and Jiaozhi.  Because of Lin Zhao¡¯s dual status as Marquis Weiyuan and the Minister of Industry, as well as his privileged status, Lin Zhao was seated closer to the front.  Before the banquet began, everyone began to take their seats one by one. When the envoy from the Liao Kingdom arrived, they stopped in front of Lin Zhao.  Since the "Chanyuan Alliance", Song and Liao have become brotherly countries, and it is natural that courtesy exchanges are rare.  Every year on the birthday of the other emperor, envoys would be sent to congratulate him. Even the empress dowager's birthday and condolences after the emperor's death formed a fixed pattern, which happened year after year.  The envoy to the Song Dynasty this time was called Xiao Xi. Just by his surname, he knew that he was from a descendant family, but the closeness of his relationship with Xiao Guanyin was unknown.  Xiao Xi walked up to Lin Zhao and laughed in a low voice: "But Weiyuan Marquis Lin Shilang is in person?" "Exactly!" "Sure enough, he is a young talent with extraordinary bearing!" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Where, Xiao Shichenmiu  "Thank you." "How can you be an ordinary person who can make the prince of our country care so much?" Xiao Xi said with a smile: "When we go south, the prince of our country asked me to say hello to him.  "Well done, Minister!" "Really? Please ask Ambassador Xiao to convey my greetings to the crown prince of your country!" Lin Zhao responded politely.  Just listening to Xiao Xi's tone and looking at his half-smiling expression, I already knew it in my heart.  It seems that Yelujun has some grudges about the Daming Mansion incident!  This boy is really a dog biting Lu Dongbin, and he doesn¡¯t know a good heart.  "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that he has prepared a gift for Marquis Weiyuan!" "Oh? The Crown Prince of your country is so polite!" Xiao Xi looked at Lin Zhao who was calm and composed, and asked with a smile: "Shilang Lin, I won't ask what the gift is.  " "The prince's handiwork is certainly extraordinary!" Lin Zhao was also quite surprised by this.  "I'll tell you the truth. Your Highness the Crown Prince didn't explain it clearly, I'm just guessing" Xiao Xi smiled and said, "You'll know about it later, Minister Lin, haha!" "That's good, I'll wait and see!" Lin Zhao  I muttered in my heart, what the hell is Yelujun going to do again?  Because Lin Zhao had been on an envoy to the Liao Kingdom in his early years and had rescued the queen and princess of the Liao Kingdom, it was not surprising that the Liao envoy had a few words with him, and no one paid attention.  When the music started playing, Emperor Zhao Xu arrived, surrounded by his chamberlains and maids. Xiao Xi and Lin Zhao looked at each other.  Leaving a proud smile behind, he turned around and sat down.  Zhao Xu is here.  A face full of pride!  Today is his birthday, a good day, so naturally he feels better.  He sat down amidst the worship of everyone, and then gave a speech. The content was about the victories and achievements inside and outside the Song Dynasty in the past year. Some of the minor disasters were ignored or downplayed. Intentionally or unintentionally, he also emphasized his role.  role.  Show off your power in front of hundreds of officials and envoys from various countries, satisfy your "vanity", reflect the style of the heavenly family, and the supreme majesty of the emperor.  In short, it was all about the scene, and then the banquet started.  First of all, all the officials and envoys from various countries toasted to the emperor, congratulating him on endless happiness and longevity!  In this way, the banquet officially begins. Such occasions are mostly ceremonial, and the food is basically just a decoration.  The officials in the front could take the opportunity to toast to the emperor, while the officials in the back could only toast and encourage the ministers on the left and right to drink. It looked festive.  But when it was the turn of envoys from various countries to congratulate their birthdays, discordant voices emerged.  Because Xixia lost the Battle of Wudinghe last year, it kept a relatively low profile. Tubo and Jiaozhi were all nominally vassals of the Song Dynasty, so they were naturally very respectful.  Only the country of brothers, the Liao Kingdom, was not so peaceful.  As a birthday envoy, Xiao Xi stood up to toast the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, conveyed the greetings of the Lord of Liao, and also offered congratulatory gifts.  The others are ordinary, among which the ten Eastern Pearls and two Thousand-Year Life are the most precious.  Lin Zhao glanced at it from a distance and smiled coldly in his heart.  It is a good thing, but it must have been exploited from the Jurchens.  According to this rhythm, even if there is no Wanyan Aguda, it will be a matter of time for the oppressed Jurchens to rise up and resist.  &nbsp; Zhao Xu naturally accepted this with a smile, and was still thinking about it. Recently, there has been too much rain and dew in the harem, and his body has been somewhat deficient. Those two lives are naturally an excellent tonic.  He immediately smiled and said: "The envoy is busy. Please convey my gratitude to the Lord of Liao. I will also prepare a small gift in return!" "Your Majesty, you are welcome!" Xiao Xi coughed, looked around, and glanced at Lin intentionally or unintentionally.  Zhao, then said: "Your country pays attention to courtesy and reciprocity. The beauty of giving gifts is to make the other party like and feel happy. Do you think so, Your Majesty?" Zhao Xu has noticed that Xiao Xi may have something in his words, but this sentence is very simple.  , there was really no room for refutation, so he just nodded lightly.  "Then Your Majesty, there is no need to prepare other generous gifts, which may not be in line with His Majesty's wishes!" When Xiao Xi said this, he looked at the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty with a smile, quite feeling like he was seeing something in vain.  Zhao Xu's expression became much gloomier, but he still maintained a forced smile and dignity, and asked: "Then what does Lord Liao like?" "Haha, this is it!" Xiao Xi said: "Actually, Your Majesty, you don't have to do it anymore.  What kind of gift is this? All you need to do is return the things from Liao." "Return?" Zhao Xu asked in a deep voice, "I wonder what the Song Dynasty owes you Liao?" "Land!" Xiao Xi's expression changed.  He took out a volume of letters from his body and said solemnly: "This is the letter of credence given by His Majesty the Daliao to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. Please re-divide the national boundaries of the three states of Wei, Ying and Shuo and return all the parts of the Daliao to me!"  It can be said to be a ground-breaking shock, and there was an uproar in the hall.  No one would have thought that on such a festive day, the Liao envoy would make such a move.  There may be a few unclear areas on the Song Dynasty's border, but they are all extremely subtle. For a long time, the two countries coexisted peacefully, and these disputes were shelved for a long time.  But I didn¡¯t expect that the Liao Kingdom would suddenly bring it up at this time, and its intentions were already obvious.  Redraw the national boundaries and return the land to the Liao Kingdom This means that the Song Dynasty occupied the land of the Liao Kingdom, and the fact has been established.  Furthermore, the word "return" seems simple, but how much should be returned?  Will the Liao Dynasty take the opportunity to invade the Song Dynasty's territory?  The kings and ministers of the Song Dynasty who are here are all worried. This is not the most important thing.  What matters is the attitude of the Liao State. By provoking border disputes, could it be that they were deliberately raising troops to go south?  In the past few years, the Liao Kingdom has gradually recovered from the Emperor Taishu Rebellion and the Xiao Hujian Rebellion, regained its strength, and is ready to move again.  Those who are not of my race must have different minds. I am afraid that war will break out on the border again!  The decades of peace since the Chanyuan Alliance may have come to an end. In the face of such ominous signals, the hearts of the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty were somewhat turbulent!  Zhao Xu smiled coldly and said, "So Lord Liao still has such a big gift for me!" As he spoke, he glared at Xiao Xi fiercely.  Re-dividing the territory, even if the Liao Kingdom wanted to encroach on the Song Dynasty, Zhao Xu did not think so much about it for the time being.  At this moment, what he cared about most was his own face.  The envoy of the Liao Kingdom mentioned this matter at the celebration banquet of Tongtian Festival. He was deliberately embarrassing himself!  The Khitan people are really bullying others!  "Where?" Xiao Xihun didn't care about Zhao Xu's eyes and said without fear: "I hope your majesty will do it for you!" As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Zhao again.  Lin Zhao could see and hear clearly, and smiled coldly in his heart. Is this the gift Yelu Jun gave him?  ¡°Obviously, this is probably Yelujun¡¯s handiwork.  He was very unconvinced about Daming Mansion. This was another challenge to himself!  Of course, it should be just a drop-in. Yelu Jun should not make such a big fuss just because of his petty temper.  Otherwise, the Liao Kingdom would not allow him to act like this.  Thinking about it carefully, this should be regarded as a coup for the Liao Kingdom!  In recent years, the Song Dynasty has carried out reforms with the aim of enriching the country and strengthening its army. Isn¡¯t the purpose of strengthening its army to deal with foreign enemies like the Liao Kingdom?  In particular, both Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi revealed their desire to restore the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties.  Recovering the sixteen states of Yanyun has been an unchanging wish of the Song Dynasty for many years. Recently, some people have even taken up the "Ping Yan Policy".  The Liao Kingdom was naturally aware of this strong anti-Liao sentiment and would certainly not remain indifferent.  Wage war against the Song Dynasty to retaliate?  At the moment they may not have the strength and determination.  All used the method of re-demarcating the boundaries to pre-emptively and suppress it, so that the Song Dynasty did not dare to act rashly!  If it is really Yelujun¡¯s idea, it is indeed a good plan!  Xiao Xi didn't care about Lin Zhao's performance, but looked at Zhao Xu and said with a smile: "The weather in the Song Dynasty was really hot. When we went south, the water in the ponds in Xiongzhou of your country was much less, and it was already drying up.  "The pond will definitely not dry up. Xiao Xi is reminding Zhao Xu that there is a drought in the Song Dynasty.  At this time, the Liao State proposed to divide the territory, so it was a great opportunity to take advantage of the situation.The meaning of disaster.  I pointed it out deliberately at this moment, and it also has a bit of a threat!  The kings and ministers of the Song Dynasty all heard clearly that this matter was big or small!  If it was just a matter of demarcating borders, even if it meant losing some face, it would not be a big deal even if an extra dozen miles of land were allocated to the Liao Kingdom.  But if the purpose of the Liao Kingdom is more than that, then this incident may be a trigger, which may trigger a war between Song and Liao!  ** Naked threats, absolutely robbing by the fire!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 531 Asking for Plans

    When the Liao Kingdom went to Beijing, they were also holding banquets.  The number one scholar, Zhang Xiaojie, laughed and said, "Today is the birthday of the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty. I think Xiao Xi is celebrating his birthday at this moment!" "The Emperor of the Southern Dynasty will definitely like the birthday gift prepared by His Royal Highness!" As soon as this was said, everyone laughed!  Regarding the redrawing of the border between the two countries, it was naturally Yelujun¡¯s handiwork.  At this moment, he was sitting in the position second only to Yelu Hongji, the Lord of Liao, and said with a smile: "Don't the people of the Southern Dynasties always clamor to regain Yanyun? I heard that some people came to pacify Yance some time ago, and it seems that Yang Ye's descendants also  Participating in it is simply a dream! I just want to give them a heads-up and let them know how much they have!" Yelu Jun and his party went south to the Song Dynasty and had a clearer understanding of the situation in the Song Dynasty.  Ma Huanghe's thoughts became even more intense.  At this time, strong anti-Liao sentiment spread in the Song Dynasty, and Yelu Jun proposed such a strategy.  In addition to suppressing the Song Dynasty, it was also aimed at one person.  In Daming Mansion, slightly inferior to Lin Zhao, Yelu Junke has been unwilling to give in and has been thinking about revenge. Now he finally got the chance.  Before leaving, he told Xiao Xi. He didn't say it clearly, but Lin Zhao would definitely understand the gift he gave him!  ??But will he rise to the challenge?  What other means are there?  Yelujun will wait and see!  Zhang Xiaojie said with a smile: "The Song Dynasty is already weak. The impact of last year's flood has not subsided. I heard that it is suffering from a serious drought now. I am afraid that it is too busy to take care of itself. It will not dare to be disrespectful to us, the Liao Dynasty!"  Hong Ji said: "If the people of the Song Dynasty were more stable, I would not use troops easily. It's just that the young emperor Zhao Xu of the Southern Dynasty kept talking about making the country rich and the army strong all day long. He just had the words "Restore Yan and Ping Liao" written on his face.  Don't give him any color. He may have forgotten his surname. But it's better not to fight. "Jun'er's move is very good!" Yelu Hongji rarely praises his son publicly. What does this mean?  it goes without saying!  The seventeen-year-old prince is becoming more and more mature and is a very good heir. Now that he is starting to build momentum for him, it is inevitable to cultivate a foundation.  Sure enough, the ministers all understood.  Everyone praised the prince for being wise, and compliments were endless.  This way.  One person was unhappy, it was King Zhao Yelu Yixin!  Yelu Jun has always been a great threat to him, and now this threat has intensified.  Originally, his greatest reliance was Yelu Hongji's favor for him, but now, it was obvious that the Lord of Liao was already praising his son.  If things go on like this, one will wax and wane, and the result is self-evident!  Yelu Yixin is not a good person. How can he watch others gradually overshadow him?  The conflict between him and Yelu Jun was completely intensified invisibly.  He is already seventeen years old and cannot wait any longer.  Must speed up!  Yelu Jun, who was surrounded by compliments, did not notice Yelu Yixin's sinister gaze.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Mother, when we were in Daming Mansion thanks to Brother Lin Zhao for sending us back  " In the harem.  Yelutri was again telling his experience of going south to the Song Dynasty.  It has been more than half a year since I came back, but when it comes to this matter, the little princess is always extremely excited and talks about it endlessly.  Xiao Guanyin didn't care at first, but gradually, she discovered what was on her daughter's mind.  As a woman and a mother, she clearly noticed that her daughter was in love.  This is not a bad thing, but the person my daughter falls in love with turns out to be Lin Zhao!  Oh my God!  Thinking of that night by the Liao River and the inexplicable longing he sometimes felt, Xiao Guanyin felt filled with guilt!  What's going on?  He and his daughter actually had a relationship with the same man.  "Mother, why are you blushing!" Yelutri was beaming, but suddenly he noticed that his mother seemed to be distracted and blushed, which was a very strange situation.  Xiao Guanyin was immediately startled. Seeing her daughter's innocent and expectant expression, she became even more panicked. She hesitated and said: "The weather has been too hot recently. It's only April and it's so hot in Kyoto" Yelu  Terry couldn't help but wonder. It was true that the temperature was high this year, but it shouldn't be so hot that it would make people blush, right?  The queen mother is really strange!  Shan Deng, who was waiting on the side, was also a little strange, and a surprising thought came to his mind.  Just at this time, a palace lady came to report that the musician Zhao Weiyi had arrived!  Shan Deng's heart moved this time, and he shook his head secretly: "How is it possible? This is the one the Queen is thinking about in her heart!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The banquet on Tongtian Festival naturally ended on bad terms!  Zhao Xu barely kept a smile and ended the banquet hastily. When he returned to Chui Gong Hall, his face was ashen.  Liao Kingdom?He lost face during the Tongtian Festival, which made him feel very unhappy!  Inadvertently, it strengthened Zhao Xu's determination to defeat Liao and Pingyan.  Of course, it¡¯s just determination!  But after you calm down, you should also think about how to solve the current troublesome situation.  This matter can be big or small, and it is very different from a drought. Disaster relief can be done step by step.  But this matter is quite urgent.  If it is not done properly, there will be even worse consequences.  Boundary disputes are trivial matters, but if the Liao army goes south, the consequences will be disastrous.  It was already noon after the banquet, but the ministers and academicians were still invited into the Chui Gong Hall.  Zhao Xu said in a deep voice: "Everyone is present at what happened today. How do you think we should handle it?"  It¡¯s an excuse. If we agree first, we can discuss the division with them and delay it for the time being!¡± In fact, this is what most people have in mind!  Including Zhao Xu, it was just to determine the boundaries, not to cede territory. The difference in nature is enough to make people feel relieved!  In his opinion, it was okay to let the Liao Kingdom take advantage and stabilize them for the time being.  Wang Anshi is now the de facto Prime Minister. He naturally has to take a stand when encountering this major event. He said: "You can agree for the time being. Temporarily postpone the war. Then we will consider it in the long term. The current situation of the drought is still uncertain. So we still need to be cautious!"  Everyone was worried that a tough attitude would give the Liao people an excuse to send troops. The Song Dynasty, which was suffering from drought, could not withstand the disaster of war.  At the same time, the centuries-old tradition is still somewhat fearful of the Khitan people.  Sima Guang was relatively calm. From the bottom of his heart, he was unwilling to give in. He said: "I believe that the most urgent task is to understand the purpose and determination of the Liao State. Is it clear whether they are just taking advantage of the situation to rob them? Or are they provoking quarrels and provoking trouble? I want to raise troops!" "  What Junshi said is reasonable, but how can we confirm it?" Zhao Xu also agreed with this. This issue is directly related to the decision-making of the Song Dynasty.  At this time, Lu Huiqing, who had been promoted to a bachelor of Hanlin, came out and said: "Your Majesty, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao once went to the Liao Kingdom as an envoy. Last year, he went to Hebei Road on a business trip. Before today's banquet, he seemed to have communicated with the Liao envoy. Maybe he had something to say.  See you!" Zhao Xu's heart moved. Lin Zhao had contact with Yelu Jun last year, and he had the most contact with Liao recently.  There is no doubt that it is Lin Zhao.  Moreover, he has extraordinary knowledge and often has clever ideas.  Maybe this time I can help myself solve my problems!  Therefore, a hint of joy appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he ordered: "Quickly send Lin Zhao to the palace to discuss matters!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~ Weiyuan Hou Mansion, Lin Zhao stood on the railing of the garden, silently thinking about today's events!  Now it is almost certain that this matter was probably Yelujun¡¯s handiwork!  Is it also a challenge to yourself?  Do you want to accept the challenge?  Lin Zhao is not so childish and insists on competing with Yelu Jun!  Besides, it is not my turn to intervene in this matter for the time being. As for whether I need to take the initiative, I need to carefully evaluate it.  What Lin Zhao cares about is whether the sudden intervention of the Liao Kingdom will affect his layout around the drought.  It¡¯s hard to say anything about this matter yet. Lin Zhao has already ordered Mingyue Sect to collect information and conduct analysis and research.  Wait until something more reliable comes out before making a decision!  Although there is no need to intervene for the time being, Lin Zhao will still think of this matter involuntarily.  Just to be prepared for a rainy day, there¡¯s no harm in thinking about some things early!  It is said that the Liao Kingdom intends to raise troops to go south, but Lin Zhao has a negative attitude towards this.  In the original history, when Yelu Hongji, the Daozong of the Liao Dynasty, was in power, the Liao Kingdom was actually in decline.  During this period, there was no major war between Song and Liao.  Now the only variable may be Yelu Jun. If this kid ascends the throne as emperor in the future, with his temper and character, I am afraid that there will be no peace between Song and Liao.  But right now, that shouldn¡¯t be the case!  Of course, we can¡¯t just leave things to chance.  Maybe Yelu Hongji and his son did something crazy, or they were instigated by their subordinates. Therefore, it is necessary to treat them with caution and take precautions in advance.  But how should we guard against it?  The armies of the Song Dynasty were all concentrated on the border and were completely in a state of passive defense.  Take the initiative?  That is impossible. The Song Dynasty cannot and does not dare to provoke a war at the moment!  So Unless someone is trying to contain the Liao Kingdom, it is undoubtedly best for a third party to intervene at this time.  There is no need to start a war, just a gesture may do the trick.  This has been a very common method throughout the ages.  But who can contain the Liao Kingdom?  Xixia?  The current situation in Xixia is a mess. After the Battle of Suizhou, the Empress Dowager Liang and her sisters were too busy to take care of themselves at home. How could they have the energy toWhat about containing the Liao Kingdom?  As for Song Xia's current rather hateful confrontation, they are definitely not willing to do so.  Since the west side is not possible, we can only consider it from the east side.  In the original history, the Jurchens would rise in the future, contain and directly destroy the Liao Kingdom.  But Seeing Yan Gu, Gu Dongping and Zhe Meifeng having fun in the distance, Lin Zhao couldn't help but shake his head gently.  Without the beautiful Jurchen, would her rise be so smooth and rapid?  Furthermore, if water from afar cannot quench the thirst of the nearer, it will be too late after all!  "The Jurchens can't do it, then" Lin Zhao remembered that an envoy had toasted to him at today's banquet, and he couldn't help but feel in his heart, maybe they can!  Just when he thought about this, Yu Xuan hurriedly came to report: "Master Marquis, there is a visitor from the palace, Lord Xuan, please go to the palace to see me!"

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 352: Offering Suggestions

    When Lin Zhao hurried to the palace, he found that Zhao Xu and other ministers were there, obviously for the credential demarcating the boundaries of the Liao Kingdom.  Why did you just call yourself here?  Before deciding whether to intervene, he was already passively participating in it.  Is this what is called a person in the court who cannot help himself?  "Dongyang, today the Liao envoy proposed the re-demarcation of the boundaries of Wei, Ying and Shuo prefectures. What do you think?" Zhao Xu seemed to be full of expectations. He skipped the etiquette at first and then immediately asked with a smile.  Uh As expected, Lin Zhao did not answer immediately. He thought for a while and said in deep thought: "I wonder if your majesty and the gentlemen can come to a conclusion? I dare not speak rashly about such a big matter!" Humility is very necessary!  Looking at the current situation, it seems that nothing has been discussed, otherwise what would Baba do by announcing that he has entered the palace?  But the more times like this, the more you need to be cautious in your words and deeds. You can't be careless and appear to be much better than the prime minister and Hanlin bachelors, right?  Zhao Xu said: "Mr. Fu believes that the top priority is to find out the attitude of the Liao Kingdom. Is it just a common robbery, or is it deliberately provoking trouble and provoking a war?" "That's right, Dongyang, you were on a mission to the Liao Kingdom, and last year you were on Hebei Road  It's a business trip, not far from the border between Song and Liao. I think I know a lot about him. What do you think?" Fu Bi looked at Lin Zhao with a bit of hope in his eyes.  Yelujun visited Daming Mansion last year. Although the Song Dynasty court firmly refused to admit it, the ministers standing here knew it well.  Lin Zhao had contact with the prince of the Liao Kingdom and had a better understanding of the situation in the Liao Kingdom. It seemed reasonable to have unique insights.  Lin Zhao thought for a moment.  Said: "I thought that the Liao Kingdom had no intention of invading the south! I thought it was to take advantage of the drought in our country. Secondly, it should be to suppress the Pingyan trend in our dynasty." Before the New Year, such a scene did appear in the hall of the Song Dynasty.  A trend.  Recovering Yanyun and fighting against the Liao Kingdom became quite powerful for a while.  The Taixue students were full of enthusiasm and their voices were louder than anyone else.  But what really worries the Liao Kingdom is that the descendants of the Yang family generals are also involved. It is said that Yang Wenguang is already formulating a military strategy to regain Yanyun.  Under such circumstances, how could the Liao Kingdom not respond?  "I believe that this move is not because the Liao Kingdom wants to send troops southward. It is just to suppress our dynasty. It can be said that it has a little warning meaning!" Lin Zhaodao: "But this also shows that he is strong on the outside and capable on the inside. Not only will he not move  The soldiers are even a little afraid of our government's determination to fight against the Liao Dynasty! The rebellion between Yelu Chongyuan and Xiao Hujian has dealt a serious blow to the Liao Kingdom. Yelu Hongji is not a man of great talent and strategy. The focus in the short term should be to stabilize the country. "  Zhao Xu loves to hear these words the most!  Unknowingly, there was a hint of joy on his face.  Lu Huiqing, who was behind him, said, "Are you sure, Minister Lin? Although you can't make others' ambitions destroy your own prestige, military and national affairs cannot be trivial, and you need to be cautious!" "Humph, this is my opinion. This matter still needs to be listened to by His Majesty and His Majesty.  The opinions of the princes. Of course, the opinions of the border army and the governor of Hebei Lu Wenxuan are also important. "Lin Zhao still behaved very modestly.  "That's how it should be!" Zhao Xu also agreed.  He would definitely not make an immediate decision just because of Lin Zhao's words.  "Then how to deal with it now?" Han Jiang, the political advisor, asked softly. The matter has come out. No matter what the final decision is, it is important to deal with it first.  "How about agreeing to the Liao Kingdom first, negotiating with them, and stabilizing them!" Sima Guang did not object to this, but added: "However, we cannot humiliate the country by losing power and let the Song Dynasty suffer. We should fight for everything based on reason." "That's right.  Of course, who is the right person to negotiate with? This is something that most people cannot handle!" Lu Huiqing seemed to say it casually, but his eyes fell on Lin Zhao involuntarily, and it was obvious that he meant something.  This is why he mentioned Lin Zhao. Demarcating boundaries is a troublesome matter. Arguing based on reason and safeguarding territorial sovereignty may provoke disputes between Song and Liao.  On the contrary, it may lead to loss of power and humiliation to the country. No matter what you do, it will be wrong and it will be a troublesome job.  Lin Shilang was unparalleled in eloquence, had experience in many diplomatic missions and negotiations, and was familiar with the Liao Kingdom, so he was naturally the most suitable person.  As expected, the eyes of Zhao Xu and the ministers present all fell on Lin Zhao, and they obviously had such thoughts!  Lin Zhao suddenly screamed inwardly that something was wrong. A big game of chess was about to begin in Bianjing. How could he have the intention to quarrel with the Liao people for territory?  Lu Huiqing is so uneasy and kind-hearted!  But how to refuse?  Unless there is a more suitable candidate.  With his mind racing, Lin Zhao suddenly had an idea flash in his mind and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I recommend someone!" Recommending yourself?  It seems that this is not the rhythm. Zhao Xu asked: "Who does Dongyang recommend?" "Shen Kuo, the manager of Yanzhou Prefecture, joins the army!"Lin Zhaodao: "Your Majesty, Shen Kuo is good at the study of mountain and river geography. When he was in the northwest, I saw him drawing a map of the entire territory of the Song Dynasty. I think he knows the border situation well. Furthermore, Shen Kuo is a steady man, has clear thinking, and is sure to be able to  Take on this responsibility!¡± So ??what if you are good at eloquence?  Determining boundaries naturally requires specialized personnel, and the study of mountain and river geography is king.  How can I compare with Shen Kuo?  Of course, Lin Zhao did not drag Shen Kuo to top the vat out of desperation. It is a fact that he drew the "Shou Order Picture" and Shen Kuo had expertise in this area.  I vaguely remember that in the original history, Shen Kuo did have such an experience and finally succeeded.  As soon as these words came out, everyone fell into deep thought.  Obviously, Shen Kuo's conditions were met, and Zhao Xu was also tempted.  Only Lu Huiqing was slightly unhappy. How could Lin Zhao escape with such an understatement?  It's a pity that when he was about to say something more, Zhao Xu had already nodded and said: "Okay, let Shen Kuo go to Yuzhou to negotiate with the Khitan people immediately!" "But what should we do if the negotiations fail and the Liao people make changes?  ?Although Minister Lin has said it first, we can't take it lightly. It's always better to be prepared. "Fu Bi is mature and cautious.  Wang Anshi said: "The Xiongzhou frontier army is well prepared to meet the enemy, and is ready to guard against the Liao army." Regarding this matter, Lin Zhao has already considered it before and has countermeasures!  But should we say it?  Shen Kuo has been recommended for negotiation Recommended!  Lin Zhao thought about the two words again, and his heart suddenly moved, yes!  This is a rare opportunity!  "Border defense is necessary, but in addition" Lin Zhao said: "If the Liao Kingdom has too much time to take care of itself and is restrained, it will naturally be unable to move south." "Containment? What does Dongyang mean?" Zhao Xu was also moved in his heart,  Asked hastily.  "Win over a third country to contain the Liao Kingdom!" The ministers seemed to have come to their senses. How could they have forgotten this incident?  It's just that the relationship between Song and Xia is tense, so it's impossible to win over Xixia?  "Who to win over?" "Goryeo!" Lin Zhaodao: "Goryeo borders Liaodong. If the Song Dynasty can win over Goryeo, the Liao Kingdom's backyard will be unstable." Historically, during the period of confrontation between Song and Liao, Goryeo  Sometimes it favors the Liao Kingdom, sometimes it favors the Song Dynasty.  But after all, it borders the Liao Kingdom and is only across the sea from the Song Dynasty. While the Liao Kingdom has a good relationship with the Liao Kingdom, it is relatively close to the Liao Dynasty.  Lin Zhaodao: "Although Goryeo has a close relationship with the Liao Kingdom, they should be more afraid of it, right? I heard that the Liao Kingdom intervened in the establishment of Goryeo's heirs, which made King Wang Hui of Goryeo quite unhappy. At this time, should we  Think about it, how about wooing Goryeo to the side of the Song Dynasty? "Everyone's eyes lit up. Goryeo has always had a close relationship with the Central Plains Dynasty.  Just because after the rise of the Khitan, they occupied the north, the relationship between Goryeo and the Song Dynasty gradually weakened.  So much so that the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty somewhat ignored this peninsula country and the significance of its existence!  "Dongyang's plan is very good. If Goryeo is to contain it and Liaodong is unstable, the Liao Kingdom will naturally be unable to take care of other things, let alone the enemy of the Song Dynasty." Zhao Xu clapped his hands and applauded, obviously agreeing with this.  Lin Zhaodao: "It's more than that! Although the external restraints are powerful, Goryeo is weak after all, and its impact is only so great. If the so-called internal and external troubles appear together, the Liao Kingdom will have too much to take care of itself." "The Liao Kingdom's internal worries are from  Where did you come from?" Han Jiang asked.  "Jurchens and Bohai!" Lin Zhao said: "Today's birthday gift from the Liao Kingdom to His Majesty, those pearls and ginseng, as expected, must have been stolen from the Jurchens in Liaodong. The Khitan oppressed the Jurchens very hard, and as time went by,  There must be resistance. It's just that the Jurchen tribes are loose and weak, and they have not yet developed such resistance. "How to catalyze it?" "Make friends with Goryeo and get through Dengzhou."  Korea, and then to the trade routes of Changbai Mountain. When the things that the Liao people plundered can be sold at high prices privately, can the Jurchens still be docile and obedient?" Lin Zhao smiled in his heart. The economic foundation determines the superstructure. This has been the case throughout the ages.  occurring.  "Wonderful!" Everyone praised him repeatedly. Without using a single soldier, he only needed to use some commercial means to set the Liao Kingdom's backyard on fire. Such a strategy couldn't be better.  Lin Zhao added: "There are also Bohai people. Sumo Mohe was an independent country back then, but was later destroyed by the Liao Kingdom. Can we secretly encourage them to alienate the Khitan people?" "Dongyang really knows a lot.  Guang, you have extraordinary talent, what a brilliant idea!" Zhao Xu and other ministers praised him repeatedly.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said modestly: "No, it's just that I went to Liaodong as an envoy and had contact with the Jurchens. I also received a favor from a Jurchen tribe leader.He saved his life, and now his child is adopted in my house.  " Of course Lin Zhao would not tell them that in the original history, it was the Jin Kingdom founded by this child that ended the Northern Song Dynasty. As for the idea of ??inciting the Bohai people, it came from the conversation between Han Qi and Yelu Jun. Let's talk carefully.  , it seems that we have to thank Han Xianggong who became an official at home, and the clever prince of Liao Dynasty! 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 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 353 Whirlpool

    In Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Xu and other ministers all praised him repeatedly.  Winning over Goryeo, dividing the Jurchens and Bohai, causing Liao to worry about domestic and foreign affairs, and reducing the pressure on the Song Dynasty.  It is almost not exhausting a soldier, just using some business means.  This is also beneficial and harmless to the Song Dynasty. Dongzhu and ginseng in the white mountains and black waters are treasures, and they can definitely be sold at a good price in the Song Dynasty.  Lin Zhao was also muttering in his heart, this trade route to the northeast is very profitable, so he has to find a way to get the Meng Family Trading Company to participate in it!  As for the Silk Road that passes through Hehuang and Tubo in the west, I'm afraid it will be temporarily blocked soon.  Just as he was thinking about it, Zhao Xu asked in a deep voice: "This plan is very good, but who should be sent as an envoy to Liaodong?" Everyone's eyes fell on Lin Zhao again. Lin Zhao, who proposed this plan, seemed to be the one who proposed the plan.  The right person.  Whether it's eloquence or ability, especially for presiding over such a big strategy, he came up with it himself, and he couldn't be more suitable in every aspect.  Lin Zhao couldn¡¯t help but have black lines on his head. Could it be that being an envoy has become his fixed label?  I don¡¯t have time to leave Bianjing, and I don¡¯t have the heart to deal with a real stick!  "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Industry will also preside over the resumption of navigation on the canal. Besides my two wives are about to give birth!" Lin Zhao's voice dropped very low. After all, he was speaking out about such a personal matter in the court.  The reasons are somewhat inappropriate.  But Zhao Xu didn¡¯t pay much attention to it, and instead felt a resonance in his heart.  His two concubines were also going to give birth soon, and they both wanted to be fathers, so they completely understood Lin Zhao's mood.  Furthermore, Lin Zhao is the minister of the Ministry of Industry.  It is also crucial that the canal is restored to navigation.  He certainly couldn't go AWOL.  It¡¯s just like this.  Who should be entrusted with the envoy affairs?  Zhao Xu couldn't help but frowned again.  When Lin Zhao saw this, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, would you rather recommend two more people?" "Oh? Are there suitable candidates in Dongyang?" Zhao Xu was overjoyed again and asked hurriedly.  "Su Che and Cai Jing, what do you think, Your Majesty?" Lin Zhao whispered their names!  Su Shi, brothers Su Che, and Cai Jing once asked him to help arrange official positions, but they have not had the chance for a long time.  Today, he rushed to recommend Shen Kuo, and then an idea flashed in Lin Zhao's mind.  If you have new ideas, this is a good opportunity to install "cronies", and they are also upright.  Of course, neither Su Che nor Cai Jing are loyal to them yet.  But this time they have been given a favor, will they be able to return home in the future?  Furthermore, with today's recommendation, they have actually been passively labeled Lin Zhao, and will have no other choice in the future.  ¡°Them?¡± Zhao Xu pondered slightly when he heard their names.  Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing's expressions were already a little unnatural. After all, they were both traitors of the New Reform Party.  What is Lin Zhao's intention with this move?  They were naturally on guard.  Lin Zhao hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, being an envoy is about diplomacy; Su Che is calm and has outstanding abilities; Cai Jing is young and promising. He is smart and can live up to his orders and successfully defeat this major national plan!" He specifically named it as foreign affairs.  It has nothing to do with the struggle between the old and new parties in the country, so Zhao Xu can have less grudges.  As an emperor, even if he supported the new party, he would never be as clear-cut as Wang Anshi in terms of fundamental attitudes and employment strategies.  They are all his ministers, and they are all loyal to the Song Dynasty. There should be no difference.  ?????????????Su Che and Cai Jing are both very suitable for discussing matters.  Fu Bi, Sima Guang and others also expressed their agreement in time. Even if Wang Anshi opposed it, it could not change the facts.  Zhao Xu pondered for a long time, nodded slightly and said: "Well, the matter is settled like this. Su Che will be the chief envoy and Cai Jing will be the deputy envoy to Korea!" As for Lin Zhao's motive for recommending these two people, no one doubts it.  !  After all, without considering Lin Zhao's true identity, there really can't be any other bad motives!  Furthermore, it was Lu Huiqing's suggestion that led Zhao Xu to summon Lin Zhao, otherwise he would have had no chance to express these suggestions.  It is well known that Lu Huiqing and Lin Zhao have an enmity, so naturally they will not collude, so all this seems to be accidental.  Only after the news spread, Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Bian had some suspicions, but they were just suspicions!  They would not do anything detrimental to Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao also secretly breathed a sigh of relief!  I had no intention of doing anything today. Although it was to provide advice to Zhao Xu, it was also done for personal reasons and a few people were planted.  It may not seem very impressive now, but in the future, it is likely to play a huge role.  This was an opportunity given by Zhao Xu, so naturally he couldn't miss it After making some arrangements, Zhao Xu and the civil and military ministers felt that the trouble seemed to be solved, so they were very relaxed, and everyone was happy.  Lin Zhao also got what he wanted, not to mention placing a few people in place and avoiding a lot of trouble.  His eyes fell on Lu Huiqing inadvertently, with a slightly confused look on his face.After a while, this guy still hated himself and made some small moves from time to time.  He's just a clown, so he won't be dealt with for the time being. Lu Huiqing can still be of great use, and he will definitely not disappoint.  "Thanks to him for mentioning it, otherwise how could I have the opportunity to point fingers in the court?"  Today's events are also a reminder to Lin Zhao that Bianjing will be a whirlpool next. To dominate all this, he needs to avoid suspicion and just stand and watch from a distance.  The border between Song and Liao and Goryeo are not good places to go, but things about the canal are also busy!  "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Industry has come up with a plan and decided to build dams in sections and divert various rivers to the canal to raise the water level of the canal as much as possible. If it still doesn't rain, it is estimated that only 30 to 40% of water transportation can be restored at most!"  He also holds the position of minister of the Ministry of Industry, which is part of his job.  "Thirty to four percent!" Zhao Xu was a little disappointed, but he also knew that this was the greatest result of the Ministry of Industry's efforts.  The key point is to rely on God. If it doesn¡¯t rain, no one can do anything about it.  "Okay, Dongyang, please pay more attention to this matter and try to resume water transportation!" "Yes!" Lin Zhaoxin vowed: "I will personally travel to various sections of the canal to preside over the project." "Okay!" Zhao Xu pondered for a moment and said  : "During the Ear Grain Festival, I will personally offer sacrifices to the sky and pray for rain, so that the sky will rain!" He had just breathed a sigh of relief under the pressure of the Liao Kingdom's border troubles, but the drought was still weighing on his heart. It was really difficult!  Zhao Xu was still under heavy pressure and looked forward to God's help.  Lin Zhao saw everything and thought that he should speed up.  Of course, it's best to wait until Zhao Xu prays for rain. If it doesn't rain then, it will definitely be a big blow to his prestige.  But this time must be chosen well. A huge whirlpool is gradually forming in Bianjing around a drought that may not happen in a century But so far, the people in the center of the whirlpool are not aware of it (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature  , the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 534: God¡¯s Will

    Xining five years, April 15th!  After several meetings between the Minister of Rites and the envoys of Goryeo, it was finally determined that the Song Dynasty would send envoys to Goryeo to congratulate King Wang Hui of Goryeo on his birthday.  It is not difficult to achieve this. When Goryeo was completely close to the Liao Kingdom, it was common for Goryeo to not pay tribute to the Song Dynasty.  This year, since the Koryo envoy is here, it can explain the problem.  The Liao Kingdom's hand was stretched too far, and even the crown prince of the Koryo Dynasty had to intervene. Could the King of Koryo feel happy?  Sending envoys to the Song Dynasty was actually expressing dissatisfaction and protest against the Liao Kingdom!  So when the Song Dynasty expressed its desire to send an envoy to Goryeo and conduct maritime trade, the envoy immediately agreed.  The envoys of the Song Dynasty went to Goryeo, which undoubtedly gave Goryeo more confidence, which was naturally what they wanted.  Subsequently, the candidates for the envoy were also announced, with Su Che and Cai Jing as the chief and deputy envoys.  Although Su Che is not as good as his brother Su Shi, he is still a famous talent in the Song Dynasty; Cai Jing is even more extraordinary as he has the status of number one scholar.  From Goryeo's point of view, the Song Dynasty paid special attention to sending such two famous figures as envoys, so they were very happy.  On weekdays, the efficiency of the Song Dynasty is really low, but this time it is an exception.  Within a few days, many matters regarding the mission were finalized and preparations were made.  But it was only April 18th, and the mission had already set off for Dengzhou, where it would take a sea ship directly to Goryeo.  When Xiao Xi got the news, he was also shocked. He didn't expect such a thing to happen.  He is also an insightful person, and it is obvious what impact the friendship between the Song Dynasty and Goryeo will have.  This is a very bad signal. This should be the response of the Song Dynasty to the demarcation of the border.  To be precise, it is considered a counterattack!  But as an envoy, he could not do anything. The exchanges between the Song Dynasty and Goryeo were his own business.  The Liao Kingdom had no way to intervene.  The Song Dynasty could only emphasize the matter of re-demarcating the boundary. The Song Dynasty was very happy about it, so it was natural to talk about it.  And a minister has been assigned to Yuzhou for negotiations. I heard that his name is Shen Kuo.  Xiao Xi didn't take it seriously. He was just a civil servant in the Song Dynasty, so he didn't take it seriously.  But soon, he will realize what Master Shen is capable of.     at the same time.  Xiao Xi also immediately reported to the Liao State in Beijing, and the Song Dynasty's response exceeded their expectations.  He also specially sent a letter to Prince Yelu Jun, mentioning Lin Shilang's "return gift". I heard that Shen Kuo's negotiations and the mission to Goryeo were Lin Zhao's proposals.  As for opening up the Jurchen tribe's trade routes, it is currently a high-level secret of the Song Dynasty and cannot be leaked.  With all the commotion, the border issue that caused turmoil in the Great Song Dynasty finally came to an end.  The monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty could finally breathe a sigh of relief.  But it was only for a moment.  Another big storm is coming!  "Young master, you like Su Che and that Cai Jing?" Di Qing only found out about Lin Zhao's move later.  "Brother Su Che's reputation is well known and will be of great use in the future; as for Cai Jing, his potential is endless and should not be underestimated!" Lin Zhao smiled lightly, Grand Master Cai's "great achievements" are not to be overshadowed.  "That's fine. Take this opportunity to openly put people in But you must ensure that they can be used by me in the future." Di Qing has carefully calculated that this matter in the Liao Kingdom must be stopped.  In the case of external troubles, the impact of internal troubles will be weakened, and the corresponding effects will also be compromised. ????? And under very coincidental circumstances.  The three chess pieces are cleverly placed, which can be regarded as at least three foreshadowings.  This is an unexpected gain!  "I think so!" Lin Zhao remembered that before the mission left, both Su Che and Cai Jing expressed their gratitude to him.  This mission is different from the drudgery in the past. It is not difficult and can be smooth sailing.  Moreover, the purpose of this trip is very lucrative, which can be said to be a fat loss.  "But for Su Che and Cai Jing, they don't care about money, they care more about political interests.  The significance and importance of this mission is there. As long as it is successfully completed, there will be promotions and rewards after returning home, and there will be completely new changes in the official career.  And all this is due to Lin Zhao, at least he really kept the matter of helping in mind and put it into practice.  As for Su Shi, he was not idle either.  Taking advantage of Lin Zhao's recommendation of his younger brother, Dongfeng soon received the appointment and set out for Mizhou together with Su Zhe and others.  Being in charge of a state can be regarded as a local official, and Su Shi was quite satisfied with it!  In Lin Zhao¡¯s opinion, this is the best.  To a certain extent, they have been regarded as one of their own, and naturally they do not want them to be affected by the coming storm. Now it is best to leave Bianjing and find a whirlpool.  However, it is worth mentioning that when Su Shi and his wife were leaving, Wang Chaoyun temporarily stayed in Bianjing because he was not feeling well and could not travel far.  Although he lives in Su Zhe's mansion, he always goes to Weiyuan Houfu and Jiangnan Residence every three days.  Lin Zhao noticed it, but didn¡¯t pay it any attention.At the moment, his thoughts are almost entirely on the court.  This is a game, a big game.  In comparison, Zhao Xu originally had a great advantage.  But now I have another opportunity to take the lead, and the turning point is now!  "Lu Huiqing stole the chicken but lost the rice!" Di Qing sneered: "It's just that this kid is still evil-minded and still hates the young master!" "Lu Huiqing, you are a villain!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "But this time I also lost.  He helped, otherwise how could it be so clever? " "When can I find a chance to settle the score with him!" Di Qing naturally wouldn't take a little Lu Huiqing seriously. In his opinion, this kind of person just doesn't know how to live or die.  .  "Don't be upset, Mr. Di!" Lin Zhao said: "Lu Huiqing can still be useful if you keep it" "You mean?" Di Qing looked at Lin Zhao's confident smile and seemed to have thought of something.  Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "It is only one step away from being a Hanlin scholar to participating in political affairs. Without Wang Anshi, the new party will be leaderless, and there will always need someone to take the lead!" "Lu Huiqing is the second most powerful person in the new party"  "Yes, if we can really bring down Wang Anshi, then Zhao Xu will definitely push him." Lin Zhao said: "Although Wang Anshi is stubborn, he can be regarded as a gentleman, but Lu Huiqing is different. This guy is a villain. Once he masters  If you gain power, you don¡¯t know what will happen? When the villain succeeds, the new party will inevitably stir up unrest in the court, and it is not surprising that the fight will intensify. " "The more muddy the water is, the greater our chances will be!"  For this purpose, Lu Huiqing was not taken seriously.  Lin Zhaodao: "But the key still depends on God. If he doesn't come forward, no one can drive Wang Anshi away! The Ear Grain Festival is coming soon. Let's see if God will help me or Zhao Xu!" PS: There is something delayed.  Two days later. Sorry, updates will be resumed this time. There will be no more interruptions!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 535: Something is wrong with my heart

    April 21st, the fifth year of Xining, is the Ear Grain Festival!  Emperor Zhao Xu personally offered sacrifices to the sky and prayed for rain, hoping for rain from the sky and alleviating the severe drought in the Song Dynasty.  For this reason, Zhao Xu was very pious. He fasted for three days and completed all the rituals under the scorching sun for more than an hour.  It¡¯s a pity that Zhao Xu¡¯s sincerity didn¡¯t seem to move God. It didn¡¯t rain until the Dragon Boat Festival.  Under such circumstances, sowing in summer was missed again, and harvest failure and failure in autumn were already doomed.  Since the beginning of the year, food prices in major northern cities such as Bianjing have begun to rise.  After entering May, food prices began to increase several times. In addition to concerns about reduced supply and food shortages, businesses were more likely to hoard goods.  It is the nature of businessmen to be profit-seeking, but they found that they did not have much grain in their hands. Someone seemed to have inadvertently bought a lot of grain from them some time ago.  When the businessmen sighed, they were helpless. Who could have predicted such a drought?  Soon, a worse situation emerged. A group of grain shops headed by Meng's Trading Company all sold grain at a fair price, and the quantity was sufficient. The price of grain in Bianjing immediately began to fall.  The merchants finally compromised due to the sufficient supply from Meng's Grain Company. If they were ordinary merchants, they might be provoked and provoked, or even retaliated.  But behind the Meng's Grain Store is the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion. Who dares to stir up trouble in Tai Sui's head?  The price of grain in Bianjing has begun to fall back to normal levels. It is inevitable that it will be slightly higher than before, but at least it is within the range that the people can afford.  The common people are grateful to Meng's Grain Store and Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao, and there are endless praises in Bianjing City.  Emperor Zhao Xu also praised this.  When food prices in Bianjing remained high, Lin Zhao took the initiative.  We have inventory and are willing to sell it at low prices to regulate the market.  Zhao Xu was naturally very satisfied with such a considerate minister.  When he wanted to reward him, Lin Zhao had already gone to Yingtian Mansion. Recently, he had been busy dredging the canal.  It is a good thing for a minister to use his life, but Zhao Xu still felt very uncomfortable.  It still hasn't rained. Is God really so disrespectful to me?  Do you really want to embarrass yourself?  After the drought intensifies.  There are more and more rumors. In the era of believing in the induction of gods and humans, drought is no longer just a natural disaster.  Some people say that this is a vision from heaven and that a greater disaster must occur.  Sure enough, as the drought intensified, locust plagues also occurred, and the situation of thousands of miles of bare ground appeared in many places in the north.     finally.  Some people began to accuse the imperial court of failing in its governance, and some even directly stated that this was a sign of the emperor's immorality, so God sent disasters as punishment.  This was very popular in ancient society, and Zhao Xu felt extremely stressed after hearing it.  Drenched in sweat.  Want to be held accountable?  It's impossible. There are more and more rumors. Which one should he pursue?  A slight carelessness at this time may lead to more serious consequences.  Zhao Xu was really panicked this time. The first crisis occurred since he took the throne.  Emperors throughout the ages have worried about drought.  In years of severe drought, civil unrest is easy to occur, according to this rhythm.  There are already signs of this in the Song Dynasty.  If it doesn't rain, some emperors have no choice but to issue edicts to punish themselves. Zhao Xu was at a loss for a while and didn't know what to do!  Soon, some officials began to write letters saying that everything was Wang Anshi's fault. It was all because of Wang Anshi's reforms and perverse actions, which made heaven angry and people resentful, and God would send disasters.  After the first person said this, there was an uproar in the court.  Officials of the old party took action immediately. Isn't this an excellent reason to attack the reform and the new party?  The New Party's insistence on Changpingcang and its unwillingness to open a warehouse for disaster relief also began to be criticized. Although this was Zhao Xu's intention, no one blamed the emperor, and Wang Anshi was blamed for everything.  Some gentry also wrote a letter saying that after the implementation of the reform, they became increasingly poor and their lives were unsustainable.  For a time, the Song Dynasty, shrouded in drought, set off a wave of counter-reforms to attack Wang Anshi.  The scale was so large that Zhao Xu began to feel a little unable to sit still.  Although there is a wave of promoting the old party, or the leading factors dominated, but now it is finally placed, this time it is angered.  There is also a serious situation like drought, and the situation is worse than imagined.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT could?  Over the years, in order to reform the law, Zhao Xu has been under pressure and supported Wang Anshi. Even in this critical moment, he still did not act rashly. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? What a joke!  At least at this moment, Zhao Xu is still persisting!  Wang Anshi himself is calm and does not think he is the culprit of the drought.?I still believe that I am upright and that the reform is an act that benefits the country and the people.  He is in a state of being upright and not afraid of slanted shadows. It can be said that he is calm and composed.  But his son Wang Yu can't sit still. His father's position is not guaranteed. This is a big deal.  He must not be as calm and simple as Wang Anshi!  This matter is not at all a question of whether the father is at fault, but is determined by the emperor's ability to withstand pressure, as well as celestial phenomena and public sentiment.  If the opposition to the reform in the court and among the people continues to rise, and the emperor cannot withstand the pressure, the final result will be to sacrifice his father.  For the emperor, if he compares the emperor's innocence with the prime minister's dereliction of duty, he will definitely choose the latter without hesitation.  In fact, this is true in history. Once something like a solar eclipse or disaster occurs, the emperor will usually respond by changing the reign name and changing the prime minister.  The prime minister is often the scapegoat of the emperor. This is why there are many treacherous prime ministers and few cowardly emperors in history!  How can the emperor make mistakes easily?  The mistakes are all the Prime Minister's.  Wang Yu knows very well that everything lies with Zhao Xu.  The emperor is his father's greatest support. As long as he persists, his status can be stable.  "Can Zhao Xu hold on?"  Wang Yu¡¯s heart was full of worries. Even though he was usually resourceful, he was helpless at the moment.  After all, there was public opinion on one side and the emperor on the other, so there was no possibility for him to interfere.  Seeing this, Lu Huiqing comforted him: "Don't worry, Yuan Ze. The officials will not give up the reform and will naturally protect your father." He said this, but he had other thoughts in his heart.  It is certain that Zhao Xu will not give up the reform, but will he definitely defend Wang Anshi?  Lu Huiqing smiled coldly in her heart. For herself, this matter might be an opportunity.  Wang Yu mistakenly believed that this senior brother and his family had a community of interests, so he did not have any precautions or suspicions.  All his thoughts were focused on the palace.  When he heard that two distinguished women had entered the Funing Hall, Wang Yu suddenly felt bad

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 536: Add another fire

    Funing Hall, the residence of Emperor Zhao Xu.  At this moment, the Empress Dowager Cao and the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao were crying with tears and tears, complaining that Wang Anshi's reform had wronged the country, caused the people to live in dire straits, and even caused disasters from heaven.  The reason why Cao came forward was because Lin Zhao asked his aunt to come forward to help put pressure on Zhao Xu.  As for Gao Taotao, she was very dissatisfied with Wang Anshi's tactics.  In the original history, after Zhao Xu died, Gao Taotao assisted the government as the Empress Dowager, and immediately appointed Sima Guang, appointed members of the old party, and completely negated the new law.  Before, she didn't say anything because of her son's face.  Of course, she was also worried about interfering in government affairs, causing suspicion among the eldest son, and causing discord between the brothers!  This time, the situation has become more and more serious, but Zhao Xu still wants to defend Wang Anshi. In Gao Taotao's view, this is completely irrational and confusing.  She didn't want to see her son become confused like this anymore. This would directly affect his wise image and stable status.  It has been less than ten years since the death of Emperor Renzong. They are adopted descendants of the clan, and their foundation is not yet so solid.  How can it withstand such a torment?  Forget it on weekdays, but things can easily change during a major disaster, so you need to be even more cautious at this time.  Especially Gao Taotao¡¯s natal family, who were also victims of the political reform, and their clan members seemed to have been oppressed by New Party officials. How could the Queen Mother swallow her anger?  Today she went to the Qingshou Palace to pay her respects to Mr. Cao. When she mentioned this matter, Ms. Cao and Zhao Fukang suddenly thought about it and realized that this was an opportunity.  Cao agreed calmly and claimed that Wang Anshi's reform was a mistake for the country and the people, and asked Gao Taotao to warn Zhao Xu.  Don't mess around. ????????? The Cao family is obviously taking retreat in order to advance, in such a major matter.  How could Gao Taotao leave her and act alone?  Finally decided to come forward to "persuad" the emperor together!  In the past, when the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were competing overtly and covertly, they rarely had such an agreement. This time it is really rare!  At this stage, both Cao and Gao Taotao performed well and set an example of not interfering in politics in the harem.  But this time, the two elderly people really couldn't sit still. They had to educate their children (grandchildren) in their own way.  Preaching?     it's useless.  The two old men did not have the eloquence to speak, and they were not necessarily sure to convince Zhao Xu, so they directly adopted a method - cry!  "Many men can't stand women crying, and that's the case with Zhao Xu, let alone these two women being grandmothers and mothers.  Filial piety comes first among all good deeds, and the royal family pays more attention to governing the world with filial piety.  The emperor was under great pressure when the empress dowager and the empress dowager cried together.  If not, a rumor of unfilial piety will spread.  The two queen mothers cried endlessly, and also accused Wang Anshi's reform of the country, which caused chaos in the country, leading to warnings such as drought. If not taken seriously, the country may even be destroyed.  Zhao Xu was really helpless. He didn't want anyone to put pressure on him over this matter.  But no matter how he explained or persuaded, his grandmother and mother turned a deaf ear and kept crying about the harm of Wang Anshi's reform.  At this time, the eldest princess of Chu State, Zhao Fukang, and the eldest princess of Shu State, Zhao Baoan.  Both the Queen and the Empress Xiang came to comfort her, but the two old men seemed determined.  The attitude is very firm.  Gao Tao said: "Zhongzhen, we said you didn't believe it in the past, but what about now? What is the situation in the Song Dynasty? How did the people react? Wang Anshi's tricks are harmful to the country!" "Zhongzhen, in the past you used Wang Anshi, we  Just ask, because you are the emperor; you are still young and need experience, but you cannot be deceived by others!" Cao said: "I think you will see the truth of the reform in some time, but you can't wait until that time now.  , The people's will cannot be violated!" "Your Majesty, the people's will must not be violated. At most, it will only provoke a popular uprising. It may be possible to calm it down with some effort, but what if it weakens the hearts of the officials? You cannot do anything that shakes the foundation!"  Zhao Fukang pretended to be an aunt and said in a deep voice: "Sometimes sacrificing a person can calm the hearts of the subjects, consolidate the foundation of the country, and ensure the stability of the country. During the Qingli New Deal, my father was not just a minister of Fan Wenzhenggong.  "Yes! Can Wang Anshi compare with Fan Zhongyan?" Cao and Gao Taotao both asked.  Wang Anshi¡¯s reforms may be more thorough and profound than Fan Zhongyan¡¯s Qingli New Deal.  But as far as this period is concerned, Fan Zhongyan's reputation is definitely higher than Wang Anshi's.  Zhao Xu was originally very insistent, but at this moment he was a little shaken.  " Hundreds of officials wrote a letter to impeach Wang Anshi and demanded the removal of the prime minister. He could think that it was the old party's method to oppose the reform; he did not agree with the people's reaction. What do the people know about the country's plan?  But gradually, he found that more and more people said that there was something wrong with the reform. Now even his relatives hold this view.  Are you really wrong?  Zhao Xu realized that there was something wrong with the reform!  In fact, he had such awareness before, but?I just never took it to heart.  More often, he used actions such as supporting Wang Anshi to maintain his dignity and authority, and achieved some goals through reform.  But this sudden drought made him realize that this road did not seem to be so smooth.  If he insists on going his own way at this moment, the price he pays may be to become a real loner.  The officials and the people are at odds with each other, and they themselves have to bear the reputation of being a coward.  If it was not the prime minister's fault, could it be that the disasters sent down from heaven were actually a warning to the king's injustice?  He cannot bear this crime himself, nor is he willing to bear it. When given the choice between protecting Wang Anshi and protecting himself, Zhao Xu will definitely choose the latter without hesitation.  Cao and Gao Taotao left, and Zhao Xu sent the two old people away after some persuasion.  But he couldn't calm down at all. He was shaken. The cost of being firm was too high, the price was too high!  However, Zhao Xu is only wavering and has not made a decision yet!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Although it happened inside the palace, the news spread quickly  .  The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager cried to the emperor that Wang Anshi¡¯s reform had harmed the country!  This is earth-shattering news. After all, these two women were the most noble women in the Song Dynasty and were highly respected. Under their admonishment and persuasion, the emperor should have something to say, right?  For a time, the officials all looked forward to it, waiting for the Holy Judgment in Chui Gong Hall!  Wang Anshi remained calm and composed, no one knew what he was thinking, but Wang Anshi was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.  Both the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager took action. This matter is really serious!  It is inevitable for the emperor to waver. Unless it rains at this time, there will be no way to ease the emperor and the pressure, and the final result seems to be impossible to change!  Is it possible that it¡¯s a foregone conclusion that dad will step down?  Wang Yu was so unwilling, but he had no choice but to do so!  I was so angry that my old habit of coughing came back, and I became bedridden!  Seeing this, Lu Huiqing said: "Yuanze, you can leave the green hills without worrying about running out of firewood. There are some things that you should prepare for early. Maybe maybe the boss should prepare for the worst and deal with it early to prepare for the future."  The future" But he sneered secretly in his heart, the future is my future, not your Wang family's and his son's!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After hearing the news, Zhao Xu, who was in Yingtian Mansion, just smiled faintly;  It¡¯s really efficient, but we still need to add some firepower. Please let us know, it¡¯s time for Bianjing to take action!¡±  "However, what Lin Zhao is more concerned about is that Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin are about to give birth soon!

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 537 The Last Straw

    In the wine shop, Zheng Xia and Xu Rong were drinking and chatting.  What they talked about was the current drought and the Manchu dynasty's impeachment of Wang Anshi and his request to remove the prime minister.  Firstly, because this is a hot topic at the moment, but also because Xu Rong intentionally or unintentionally guided it and brought it up deliberately.  Zheng Xia has hated Wang Anshi for a long time, and his words naturally revealed a lot of dissatisfaction, and he was quite gloating about Wang Anshi's misfortune.  Xu Rong sighed: "Although hundreds of officials were impeached outside, and the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager were crying inside, the officials still did not take any action. It seems that Wang Anshi's foundation is very solid!" "Huh, the most hateful thing is him.  He is so angry that he refuses to resign on his own initiative!" Zheng Xia said: "The officials did not take any action, presumably to save him face and let him leave with dignity. It is a pity that Wang Xianggong is calm and composed!  To what extent is this person greedy for fame and power? Is he a hypocrite or a real villain? It¡¯s obvious!¡± In the past, the two had a close teacher-student relationship and admired each other.  But after parting ways, the words were so vicious, Xu Rong couldn't help but sigh in his heart.  "Yes, it stands to reason that you should resign on your own initiative. Unexpectedly, Mr. Wang can really persevere!" Xu Rong said: "Is it because the pressure is not high enough?" "Maybe!" Zheng Xia originally wanted to see Wang Anshi fall.  He went down, gloating about his misfortune, but such a scene never came, which made him a little anxious.  Xu Rong said: "Yes, if the pressure is greater, even if Wang Anshi is thick-skinned, the officials will not tolerate him." "But the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager have come forward, but the officials still won't do it.  What can you do?" Zheng Xia sighed, feeling helpless.  "No!" Xu Rong shook his head firmly and said, "There is someone more important than the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager." "Who?" Zheng Xia was suddenly curious. Is there such a noble existence in the Song Dynasty?  "Common people!" Xu Rong said: "The sage has said that the people are precious, and the stability of the people's lives is the foundation for the stability of the country. The officials are unmoved, perhaps because they don't know what the people are like. If someone reports the living conditions of the people truthfully  "I think the officials will take action." "Didn't all the officials mention it?"  I may not believe it. Moreover, the words are not detailed, and the official understanding is not comprehensive. If there is an outsider who writes to the emperor in an intuitive way, there will be different results. " "Eh!"  Xu Rong suddenly seemed to have a sudden realization and said in a deep voice: "Brother Jiefu, have you ever thought about petitioning the official to impeach Wang Anshi?" "Me?" Zheng Xia was a little surprised. He really had never had such an idea.  "That's right!" Xu Rong said: "Brother Jiefu was born as a Jinshi, and now he is considered a court official, so he is naturally qualified to submit a letter. And you know Wang Anshi, you are also a local official, and you understand the implementation of the new law. No one is more suitable than you.  ! In this way, I will personally take revenge and repay the humiliation that the Wang family and his son have given you!" Zheng Xia was immediately moved when he heard this sentence. From a promising new scholar to being a prisoner, he was looked down upon everywhere.  , quite humiliating.  And all this is thanks to Wang Anshi and his son.  Zheng Xia also had thoughts of revenge, but he was just a small official, how could he shake his position as prime minister?  But under such special circumstances, maybe it is not impossible as Xu Rong said.  Xu Rong thought while saying: "Brother Jiefu, this is not only revenge, this is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Please pray for the people, uphold justice, and publicly impeach the prime minister. By then, you will definitely be famous all over the world, and your career will definitely have new prospects.  It's a turning point, and it will leave a name in history and be praised forever!" "This" This immediately made Zheng Xia's heart beat.  Revenge is one thing, but rekindling hope in career is also very important.  He is an ambitious and determined person, so naturally he doesn't want his whole life to end like this, let alone continue this humiliating life.  The words "fame and history" are very tempting, which is a great temptation for many people.  "Brother Jiefu is good at painting. Why don't you paint a picture depicting folk scenes and then report it to the officials? This is much more useful than a memorial or something like that." Xu Rong was so considerate that he even planned the plan directly.  Zheng Xia was greatly moved, but at the same time he was also a little suspicious. Did Xu Rong just have an idea?  Or did you have a plan in advance?  His motives are worth pondering!  Xu Rong had anticipated the accident and said in a deep voice: "Such a great opportunity is rare. It's a pity that I'm not even a Jinshi. I'm a man of little words. Otherwise, I would have written a letter myself and taken a chance. But Brother Jiefu has this condition.  ?My brother is willing to make suggestions and help you achieve great things!  Firstly, it¡¯s all about friendship between you and me. Secondly, if Brother Jiefu becomes famous because of this, please give me more support!  ¡± This reason is very sufficient. People die for money and birds die for food. How could Xu Rong have no purpose? As a failed candidate, it seems completely reasonable to invest in Zheng Xia to pave the way for his future. Vaguely  During this time, the two of them have become a community of interests. Xu Rong is equivalent to using Zheng Xia to advance. The key is that this matter itself is a good thing for Zheng Xia. There are many benefits. If it succeeds, he can return the favor and thank Xu Rong.  The favor of planning today is also deserved! Zheng Xia is very excited! According to Xu Rong, this matter is completely within the scope of operation, and the future is very bright. It is better to take a gamble in this life.  The turning point may be within this thought. Seeing this, Xu Rong felt relieved. The task assigned above was finally completed. However, the timing still needs to be grasped. "Brother Jiefu, I think it's necessary to do it."  A blockbuster, if not like this" Xu Rong made another suggestion. After Zheng Xia heard it, he frowned slightly and said, "Can you grasp this?  " "If it succeeds, the future will be bright. If it fails, will the officials really kill Zhongliang because of this?  At most, it¡¯s just the current situation!  "    "good!  "Zheng Xia gritted his teeth and nodded heavily. Xu Rong said: "Don't worry about this now. Brother Jiefu has such a wonderful brushwork that painting a picture is a top priority!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao just returned to Bianjing when he received the good news! Zheng Xia has it done!  This is a good sign! Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Isn't Zhao Xu still holding on? Humph, here comes the last straw that breaks the camel's back!  " "Then when is the right time to take action?  "Li Cheng asked softly. "When will it rain?  Can those people make accurate judgments?  "Lin Zhao found a lot of people who are good at observing the weather. There are no satellite cloud maps in this era, so we can only rely on experience. "They said it might be within half a month, but they are not sure!  "The result made Lin Zhao a little disappointed. After all, it was a forecast of the weather. Who can predict it accurately, and who can guarantee it? Unexpectedly, when Lin Zhao was hesitating, a letter from Luoyang was delivered to the Weiyuan Hou Mansion!  There will be rain within ten days! This is just a short sentence on the letter, and as for the signature, it is the word "well-being"!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 538: Refugees Starve to Death

    Luoyang, peace!  Who else could be there besides Master Shao Yong in his cozy home by the Tianjin Bridge?  Lin Zhao was very surprised why Shao Yong would send him a letter, and why he still wanted to doze off and sent him a pillow, predicting the time of rain.  How does Shao Yong know what he is thinking?  He is not a roundworm in his stomach, and he has no connection with him. Could it be that he really has the ability to predict the future?  Lin Zhao was doubtful. This kind of magical person definitely had some skills. It was not surprising that there were unexpected things, but it was still too shocking after all.  As for the answer given by Shao Yong, it was exactly what was needed at the moment, and Lin Zhao believed it.  "Compared to a few experienced people observing the weather, it's better to trust Shao Yong to tell the weather!"  The time of rain is very important to me, otherwise the effect of Zheng Xia will be greatly reduced, and the long-term investment will be in vain.  "We will take action in two days, with a limit of ten days!" Lin Zhao thought for a while, and based on Master Shao Yong's advice, he gave a two-day extension.  "Yes!" "There is more!" Lin Zhao hesitated: "Send someone to Luoyang and keep an eye on Shao Yong!" "Yes!" Shao Yong's move was really too mysterious. Although it was a good intention, in the end it mattered a lot.  , Lin Zhao was somewhat worried.  Before you can go there for verification in person, you can only be on the lookout!  While Lin Zhao was waiting to see the good show, he focused more on accompanying his beloved wife. It was already May, and Chai Minyan and Zhe Wenxin were close to giving birth.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the third day of May in the fifth year of Xining, the court meeting went on as usual.  In recent days, the constant content has been disaster relief. Various disaster situations and measures are reported, and then all ministries and states and counties are arranged to implement them.  At the same time, the impeachment of Wang Anshi was still a common occurrence, but Zhao Xu kept stretching his arms and refused to spit.  All officials are helpless!  But just when the court meeting was about to end, Cao Jian, the guard on duty in the front department of the palace, came to report: "Your Majesty, Zheng Xia, the gatekeeper, is here to see you at the gate of the palace. He said that there is something important to report!" A gatekeeper?  Zhao Xu was stunned for a moment. This was an official who was not popular at all.  Zhao Xu had no impression at all and asked suspiciously: Why did he come to see you?  Could there be such a big deal?  Wang Anshi was also confused. Zheng Xia was demoted, which was done by Wang Yu. As for where he was finally demoted, Wang Anshi only knew it at this moment.  What will happen if Zheng Xia asks to see the emperor?  do not know why.  Wang Xianggong's eyelids began to beat continuously, and there was a strong uneasiness in his heart.  "Did he say anything?" Zhao Xu asked in a deep voice. He didn't want to cause trouble, but he had to ask.  "Zheng Xia has something to present to His Majesty! He said that Your Majesty will definitely meet him after seeing it!" Cao Jian did his duty.  He conveyed Zheng Xia's request very comprehensively.  "What is it?" Cao Jian handed it over with both hands. It was a scroll!  Zhao Xu casually said: "Open!" But when the scroll was fully unfolded, Zhao Xu regretted it and was shocked at the same time!  Not only him, but also the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty after seeing the scroll.  All were shocked.  For a moment, the Daqing Hall was completely silent, and you could hear a needle drop!  The monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty stared directly at the painting, unable to say a word, but there was a storm in their hearts!  What Zheng Xia painted was a picture of "Refugees Dying from Hungry".  The refugees in the scroll are living in poverty, with sallow complexion and thin skin, and no clothes to cover their bodies. They have starved to death thousands of miles away and are homeless!  Zhao Xu looked at this picture, his heart trembling violently. Although he wanted to maintain the majesty and calmness of an emperor, his body could not help but tremble a little!  This is the scene among the people today. Is this the Song Dynasty?  He didn't want to believe it, but an intuition told him that this might be true!  The officials were even more shocked. After a moment of silence, theories began to swirl again. It was like a cauldron had exploded in the court room!  Zhao Xu has no intention or ability to control the officials. An indisputable implementation is in front of him, that is, Zheng Xia must be summoned!  Soon, Cao Jian led Zheng Xia to the palace.  "Zheng Xia, why did you draw such an ominous picture?" An official immediately jumped out and asked.  Zheng Xia walked forward without hesitation, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, although this picture is unlucky, it is a true portrayal of people's life!" "What?" Zhao Xu's brows suddenly tightened, and his face  With a bit of shock.  "Your Majesty, since Wang Anshi's political reform, the people's lives have been difficult. Now when there is a drought, they are displaced and starved for thousands of miles." Zheng Xia kowtowed and said loudly: "Your Majesty, my ministersImpeachment of Wang Anshi by death for reforming the country has wronged the country, making the people angry and resentful, so that the people have no way to live. Please, Your Majesty, remove him from office and punish him!  "Come here, the real purpose is here! Zhao Xu, Wang Anshi and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty all realized that this was Zheng Xia's real purpose. Officials also impeached people on weekdays, but nothing could match the power of Zheng Xia  What about the picture of the refugees dying of hunger? How intuitive and powerful was the visual impact? Zhao Xu was really shaken this time, and it was an unprecedented opportunity. The old party officials took advantage of the situation and immediately agreed, and there was another uproar in the court.  The wave of impeachment against Wang Anshi was more intense than ever before! Wang Anshi was standing in front of the civil servants. He remained calm, but he was shocked by Zheng Xia's picture. He was really surprised.  Is this true? Did this guy retaliate and wrongfully accuse someone like this? Or is this true? Wang Anshi wanted to argue, but he didn't have the chance to say anything, and he just stood there calmly.  There are huge waves beside him. At this moment, Wang Anshi is like a boat in the wind and rain. Whether he will be silent immediately depends on the decision of the emperor on the throne. Zhao Xu is the emperor, but at this moment he is sitting on the dragon throne!  On the scene, there was a feeling that a storm was about to come and the building was full of rain. Whether it was the picture of "Refugees dying of hunger" or the officials kneeling on the ground, there was a strong pressure that made him almost breathless!  He knew that he couldn't escape today, and he had to make a decision, a decision about Wang Anshi, but was he going to be forced to agree like this? Zhao Xu really didn't want to be coerced, he wanted to preserve the last trace of his authority as the emperor.  ! Hesitation, or delay! No, Zheng Xia immediately said: "Your Majesty, I will impeach Wang Anshi with death.  If Your Majesty deposes Wang Anshi, sweet rain will surely fall from the sky within ten days.  If there is no rain after the due date, I will be guilty of deceiving the emperor. Please behead me outside Xuande Gate!  " Cruel! Zheng Xia has made the biggest bet, risking his life to impeach! The bet is whether it will rain within ten days. This is risking his own life to pull Wang Anshi down! " Present here  Most of the people knew Zheng Xia's identity, and they couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. Wang Anshi really failed! The student he taught himself was now dealing with him like this. What else can a person say when he saw Wang Anshi kneeling on the ground?  Zheng Xia was shocked. He didn't hate Zheng Xia for being ungrateful, but he was frightened by his performance. Is it okay to risk his life for revenge? Or am I really so wrong?  He looked at it with cold and proud eyes, and his heart was full of mixed feelings. Then, his eyes fell on Emperor Zhao Xu again, and he obeyed the fate!

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 539: Long Drought Meets the Rain

    Zhao Xu finally compromised!  "The Picture of Refugees Dying from Hungry" was so shocking. The scene of starving to death for thousands of miles was deeply engraved in the hearts of the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty, and the impact was quite strong.  "Depose Wang Anshi, rain will surely fall from the sky within ten days; otherwise, for the crime of treating ministers and deceiving the emperor, please behead him outside Xuande Gate!"  This is Zheng Xia¡¯s desperate advice, and it is also the voice of hundreds of officials.  Under such circumstances, how could Zhao Xu still sit still?  It is true that he is the emperor, he has supreme authority, but can he be completely opposed to the officials?  Can it go against the will of God and the will of the people?  Zhao Xu, who was already shaken, was completely shaken this time, and all the last protection he had for Wang Anshi in his heart collapsed.  Zhao Xu did not respond in court. Perhaps he wanted to retain his final authority as the emperor, or he wanted to leave some dignity to Wang Anshi!  The officials were a little disappointed, thinking that the officials were still arbitrary and stubborn.  Just as he was thinking about how to take further action, the emperor's decree came before most of the officials had even walked out of the palace.  Wang Anshi is temporarily suspended and goes home to rest!  There was no direct dismissal of the prime minister, but the officials knew very well that this was considered a concession by the officials, and the suspension of Prime Minister Wang was unprecedented.  At least the confidence of the officials has collapsed, which is already a prelude to the resignation of the prime minister.  Maybe the official¡¯s final decision was to make a bet with Zheng Xia: will it rain in ten days?  All the officials are also looking forward to it. Will Wang Anshi be in trouble after ten days?  Or will Zheng Xia's head fall to the ground?  People all over the world are also looking forward to it. They are looking forward to the rain coming soon more than anyone else. They are waiting for the rain to save their lives!  Ever since, the Song Dynasty has entered the mode of people looking forward to rain!  Only Wang Anshi and his son are exceptions!  Wang Anshi is an upright gentleman. Rain from the sky is a good thing for the people and drought. I don't think he will object.  He just doesn't agree.  He linked the drought to himself; he was unwilling to admit that the drought had something to do with him.  He was also confused. What did he do wrong?     but.  An indisputable fact lies before our eyes.  At the beginning of the reform, he had a statement with Zhao Xu.  The first thing to emphasize is that there is no need to fear changes in nature.  He did it, even if the drought was approaching, he was always calm and composed.  But unfortunately, the emperor, who had the power to decide, failed to do it!  Temporarily suspended from work, go home and rest!  Although Wang Anshi has not lost his position as prime minister yet, he does not feel lucky at all, nor does he have any luck.  The outcome may have been decided.  Even if it doesn't rain within ten days and the position of prime minister is preserved, what's the use?  The emperor no longer trusts him as completely as before, and his state of mind is completely different.  At least.  There is no going back to the past!  Wang Anshi was filled with emotions, and all that was left was a sigh!  In contrast, Wang Yu is not calm.  He had no idea that things would develop to this point. It was Zheng Xia who gave them the final fatal blow. The "Picture of Refugees Dying from Hungry" was the straw that broke the camel's back!  Maybe Wang Yu is more upset!  If he hadn't ravaged Zheng Xia so much.  After bringing people to such a miserable state, how could they come up with today's counterattack?  Zheng Xia is desperate for revenge!  Wang Yu smiled, very bitterly!  He originally thought that Zheng Xia was just a nobody and was nothing without the protection and support of the Wang family.  But now.  The facts told him that small people also contain huge energy, and once they go crazy, they are unstoppable.  Of course, Wang Yu would not know that what Zheng Xia did was the result of the big man behind him.  But one thing is certain, he once underestimated these two people.  It is not very realistic to dare to bring down the emperor even if he is willing to be killed.  But it is entirely possible for a small person to risk his life to bring down the prime minister.  Things have gotten out of hand, and no one can change it now!  Wang Yu, who was lying on the hospital bed, could only pray silently, God, please hold on for a few more days and it must not rain!  At this moment, only God can save his father!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next day and night, Weiyuan Houfu!  "It will definitely rain within ten days?" Li Cheng was still a little confused, especially when he heard that Zheng Xia was betting his life, he became even more concerned.  "It should be possible!" Lin Zhao believed that Shao Yong would not make a mistake. Zheng Xia presented the picture two days late, so Yu Yu should come within eight days!  "Zhao Xu did not directly resign, he was obviously waiting for the rain!" Li Cheng worried: "If it doesn't rain, Zheng Xia's head will fall to the ground, Wang Anshi's position will remain stable, and all previous efforts will be in vain.  ¡± ¡°No, at least we haveSome goals have been achieved!  Lin Zhaodao: "By suspending one's duties without dismissing one's minister, Zhao Xu is insisting on his so-called authority. However, he does not know that such procrastination is not good. It is easy to give the impression of being stubborn and indecisive. I believe that all officials are already dissatisfied."  If it rains within ten days, everyone will be happy.  If it hadn't rained, do you think Zhao Xu would really dare to kill Zheng Xia?  Not only that, I'm afraid the backlash from the officials will be even more serious!  Therefore, maybe Zhao Xu is also looking forward to rain now, so that he can follow the current, comply with God's will, and comply with the people's will!  " Li Cheng felt a little relieved and said softly: "Then we won't suffer any loss!  " "This is an unexpected effect!  Lin Zhao pondered: "But I want to get the best of both worlds and achieve the original goal."  " "That Zheng Xia is really brave, he really dares to bet!  "    "Hi!  Lin Zhao said: "This was originally a good young man who spoke uprightly, but in the face of reality, his taste gradually changed. Maybe this is reality!"  Since he has to do it, he must do it completely and put himself to death before resurrecting. Zheng Xia is somewhat courageous!  " "Xu Rong has good contact with him, and the young master can also use it in the future!  "Li Cheng seems to be quite optimistic about Zheng Xia. When his own camp is short of people, he seems to be a good candidate. Lin Zhao shook his head and said, "Although this person has talent and courage, after these two things, he is no longer pure.  , usable, but not very useful!  " Li Cheng just nodded silently. The young master has matured day by day and is thinking more deeply about the problem. "Tomorrow's family dinner is ready!  "Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and asked softly. The next day is the Dragon Boat Festival, so naturally the whole family will have a feast. "It has been arranged, sir, don't worry!  " "Well, arrange the night watchers and take a rest early!  " Today's Weiyuan Marquis Mansion is extraordinary. There are many guards overtly and covertly. It can be said that the security is a dragnet, and the tightness is no worse than that of the imperial palace! "Yes!  " Lin Zhao was about to go back to bed. He didn't want to take just a few steps when he suddenly stopped and turned around and said, "Li Cheng, do you feel it?  "    "What?  "Li Cheng was a little stunned! "Cool breeze, moist cool breeze!  "Lin Zhao stretched out his hand and felt the cool breeze blowing on his face, and the sultry heat of the summer night was immediately swept away. "Yes!  "Li Cheng also felt it. When he looked up, he found that the crescent moon and the bright stars in the sky were gone, and the clouds that had not been seen for a long time began to cover Bianjing. "It's going to rain!  "Li Cheng was very excited. Just as he was talking, a bolt of lightning split in the sky and illuminated the entire Bianjing City! Then, the rumble of thunder sounded in the distance! A smile appeared on the corner of Lin Zhao's mouth. Shao Yong was really right.  , God is very helpful! However, this was not the only thing that made him happy that night. Before the smiling Lin Zhao walked back to the backyard, a maid hurriedly came to report: "Master Hou, Mrs. Chai is giving birth!  "

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 540: A New Life Thunderstorm

    In the Song Dynasty, the nationwide prayer mode for rain was launched, which finally moved God.  On the third day of May, Zheng Xia presented "Picture of Refugees Dying from Hungry" to impeach Wang Anshi, and Zhao Xu issued an edict to suspend Wang Xianggong.  Only one day later, on the night of the fourth day of May, Bianjing city suddenly experienced a long-lost cool breeze, and a moment later there was lightning and thunder.  People in Bianjing were very excited. Many people crawled out of their beds and walked outdoors to feel the rare coolness and look forward to the long-lost rain.  A bolt of lightning split, and the entire city of Bianjing was illuminated, with expressions of excitement and joy on the faces of the people.  The drought has lasted for nearly ten months, and people's expectations for rain have reached its extreme.  But everything is destined to make some people happy and some sad!  Zhao Xu stood on the steps in front of Funing Hall, looking at the sky full of dark clouds, lightning and thunder, and his mood was a little complicated.  The moist and cool breeze blew against his face, but it couldn't take away the irritability in his heart.     It is going to rain!  This is definitely a good thing for the Song Dynasty and the people. The long-awaited rain can rejuvenate the Song Dynasty and stabilize the current panic situation.  Zhao Xu is very pleased!  But I feel a little unhappy, maybe regretful and helpless!  Why didn¡¯t this rain happen two days earlier, or maybe ten days later in the evening?  It¡¯s raining now, which is good for the Song Dynasty and the people, but he, the emperor, is not so good.  Zheng Xia¡¯s oath has come true!  As long as you give up, the rain will surely fall from the sky within ten days. Now it has only been raining for two days.  God¡¯s will is such!  Zhao Xu was unwilling to accept his fate, but the fact was that there was nothing he could do about it!  It was inevitable to depose Wang Anshi. Zhao Xu had no choice but to make such a decision, thinking about how to clean up the mess.  Wang Anshi wants to leave, but the reform cannot be completely stopped. There must be a complete solution.  Zhao Xu has been standing in front of Funing Hall like this. Even though there was lightning and thunder above his head, he seemed not to hear it. He stood there and fell into deep thought.  None of the servants dared to come forward to disturb him. Recently, the officials had a bad temper and would get angry if something went wrong at the slightest, so they were all cautious, lest they offend Long Yan!  Maybe if it rains, the officials will come to their senses and go into the palace to take shelter from the rain!  But the lightning and thunder lasted for nearly an hour, and the rain did not fall. Is it thundering or raining?  The servants were all puzzled!  After a long time, Zhao Xu also realized this problem!  It¡¯s just thunder, hasn¡¯t it rained yet?  That Zheng Xia's oath Hehe, Zhao Xu suddenly felt a sense of luck in his heart.  Maybe things will turn around, and you don¡¯t have to be so anxious about resigning!  Wait and see!  Zhao Xu was not sleepy at all, so he asked the chamberlain to bring a stool and sat at the door of Funing Hall, always keeping that sense of luck in his heart!  This night, Wang Yu was also lucky!  When he found lightning and thunder outside, Wang Yu¡¯s heart sank to the bottom of the valley. Is it really going to rain?  To others, this rain is like rain and hope, but to the Wang family, it is a disaster!  Wang Yu dragged his heavy sick body to his feet and walked to the window. Lightning kept lighting up the sky, reflecting his pale face. His whole body had lost the spirit of the past and looked very weak.  The wind is getting colder and cooler, which may be a rare coolness for others, but for Wang Yu, it is a bit chilly.  His wife was very virtuous and hurriedly put a cloak on him and whispered comfort: "Husband, go back to the couch and rest. Be careful if you catch a cold. Take care of yourself!" "It's okay! You go and rest first!"  Wang Yu was very polite to his wife who cared about him, but he felt particularly uncomfortable in his heart!  If the father loses his phase and his future is over, what is the use of his body?  "Yeah!" Mrs. Wang originally wanted to comfort her again, but when she saw Wang Yu's persistent eyes staring straight at the sky with constant lightning, she had no choice but to shake her head slightly, sigh and turn around to leave.  Wang Yu stood like this for an hour, and it didn¡¯t even rain!  It¡¯s not raining!  Wang Yu¡¯s already cold body suddenly trembled, accompanied by his proud laughter!  It¡¯s just that the night is still very long, and the lightning and thunder are not far away. Who knows whether it will rain in the second half of the night?  At this moment, Wang Yu was in the same mood as Zhao Xu, even more persistent than Zhao Xu. He stood in the cold windy night, waiting with luck!  This is a kind of suffering!  It was a torment for the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty, and even for the people of Bianjing!  People were looking forward to it enthusiastically, with thunder and lightning and cool breeze blowing, which lasted for an hour, but even a drop of rain did not fall, and everyone was a little excited.Anxious!  The people are a little disappointed. Could it be that God is joking and the drought will continue?  Oh my God!  Let no one live anymore!  The officials were also very anxious, looking straight at the sky, and they didn¡¯t know how urgent they were.  Everyone knows that as long as one raindrop falls, Wang Anshi's phase will be over!  By comparison, Zheng Xia may be the one suffering the most!  Xu Rong told him that an old servant of his family was good at observing the weather and predicted that it would rain within ten days. After repeated encouragement, Zheng Xia made the decision to risk his life to commit suicide!  Since you have taken action, let¡¯s be thorough and take a gamble!  As long as he succeeds, it is inevitable that Wang Anshi will go away, his great revenge will be avenged, he will become famous in the world, and his career may have a new turning point.  At least that picture and those heroic words should go down in history.  Being famous comes with costs and risks!  The bet is on this rain. If it doesn¡¯t rain, it¡¯s just disappointment to others, but it¡¯s death to him!  "If it doesn't rain for ten days, and the officials are guilty of bullying the emperor, please behead them outside Xuande's gate!"  ??In the end, is it to gain both fame and fortune, or to sacrifice one's life for righteousness?  The answer will be revealed tonight!  When he saw the thunder and lightning and the heavy rain, Zheng Xia smiled. This time, he made the right bet.  It seems as if I have seen the great revenge being avenged and the glorious Ming Dynasty!  But more than an hour later, Zheng Xia's face gradually dimmed, and the smile at the corner of his mouth solidified, replaced by extremely solemn eyes.  Zheng Xia looked straight at the sky and said anxiously: "God, you can't joke at this time!" This night, the entire Bianjing was destined to be sleepless!  From the emperor to the common people, most people did not fall asleep, but stayed outdoors, watching the lightning, listening to the thunder, blowing the cool breeze, and waiting for the rain to come!  Such a scene has never happened before in the more than 100 years since the founding of the Song Dynasty!  This night, there were too many emotions in Bianjing, including anxiety, disappointment, luck, and expectations.  The Weiyuan Hou Mansion was in a state of chaos!  Chai Minyan¡¯s delivery date is approaching, and the fetus has been moving frequently recently, but no one knows when the baby will be born!  She went to bed early tonight after nightfall. While she was sleeping, a thunderstorm suddenly woke her up.  ¡°Perhaps she was frightened, or she suddenly stood up and felt the fetal force. After a while, Chai Minyan felt abdominal pain that persisted. Being good at medicine, she knew that this was a sign of labor!  Fortunately, the Hou Mansion had already prepared and was well prepared, so it was not very panicked.  The maids were dispatched one after another, the midwives were in place, and the doctors were accompanying them. They boiled water, prepared medicine, and prepared a set of utensils. At the same time, they quickly reported to the Marquis!  There were thunders, lightning and thunder, but no one in the Hou Mansion cared whether it was raining or not. Everything was busy!  Lin Zhao received the news and rushed over. As soon as he stepped into the door, he heard Chai Minyan's painful cry!  Meng Ruoying and Gu Yuelun had already arrived first, and Lin Zhao hurriedly stepped forward and asked: "How is it? How is Minyan?" "Husband, don't worry, it's okay!" Meng Ruoying had experience in childbirth, so she was relatively calm and comforted: "  Prepartum labor pains are inevitable!" "Oh!" Lin Zhao knew a little bit about obstetrics and gynecology, so he felt a little relieved.  After some further questioning, I found out that the birth was suddenly caused by a sudden thunderstorm that shocked the fetus. Some strange thoughts arose in my mind.  Gu Yuelun said: "Hey, this thunder struck at the wrong time. It shocked the baby in Sister Minyan's belly!" "By the way, how are Wen Xin and Sihong? Are they okay?" There are three pregnant women in the Hou Mansion, Lin Zhao  Naturally, I am extremely worried.  "Everything is fine, husband, don't worry!" Lin Zhao turned around and saw Mu Sihong walking over with the support of Yutong.  She was already more than five months pregnant, her belly was bulging, but her movements were relatively light.  "Sihong, it's going to rain. Why are you here?" Mu Sihong shook his head and said, "Sister Minyan is in labor, so of course she has to come over to see me! It doesn't matter to me, I have already visited Wenxin before I came here.  "She's fine, she just has difficulty moving, so we didn't let her come over!" Zhe Wenxin is already more than nine months pregnant and has difficulty moving, so naturally she doesn't dare to go out at night, not to mention it's such a bad weather!  "Okay!" Lin Zhao was relieved and ordered: "Send a few people to take care of Wen Xin and tell her An Xin, I can't go see her for the time being!" Gu Yuelun was very capable and ordered immediately!  In the room, Chai Minyan¡¯s shouts became louder and louder, and they lasted for more than an hour!  Lin Zhao is really not calm now. Meng Ruoying hasn¡¯t been in labor for so long, right?  "What's going on?" Lin ZhaoI was really worried, so I called a midwife to ask.  The midwife said: "Master Hou, don't worry, the fetal position is very correct, and there is no dystocia. Maybe the child is strong and large, and the wife is the first child and has a weak constitution, so the birth is slower!" In ancient times, women gave birth to children,  Undoubtedly, she was in a state of limbo. As long as it wasn't a difficult delivery, Chai Minyan would have to suffer.  Due to etiquette, Lin Zhao was not allowed to enter, so he had to shout through the window to encourage his beloved wife.  Mu Sihong comforted her: "Husband, don't worry. I've heard people say before that the more difficult the birth is, the more extraordinary the child is. Especially on a thunderstorm night, the child born has a bright future!" Is this really true?  ?  Lin Zhao didn't know, all he could do was wait!  And the wait lasted for almost two hours. It was past midnight and it was the early morning of the fifth day of May!  Lightning continued, thunder rumbled, mixed with Chai Minyan's painful cry!  After Lin Zhao experienced the most unbearable wait since his rebirth, he finally heard the sonorous cry of a baby coming from the delivery room!     gave birth!  A servant woman immediately came to report: "Congratulations, Mr. Marquis, my wife has given birth to a little boy. Mother and son are safe!" At the same time, someone in the yard shouted: "It's raining, it's finally raining!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 541: The True Dragon Emperor

    Almost at the same moment, a thick bolt of lightning suddenly struck the ground. Looking from a distance, it seemed to be in the direction of the palace!  Zhao Xu has been sitting at the door of the hall waiting. His biggest wish is to wait for nothing!  Unfortunately, there is something wrong with your wishes!  A bolt of lightning flashed through the sky, so close and so bright.  Zhao Xu, like the guards, had no time to be shocked, and his eyes showed an expression of horror.  Lightning struck down, and its target was Funing Hall!  Before the thunder came, there was already a huge earthquake on the top of Funing Hall, and soon tiles and wood rolled down.  Frightened, Zhao Xu suddenly fell from his chair. The guards reacted quickly and immediately stepped forward to support the official and ran to the open space in front of the palace!  Just a moment after he left, a series of tiles and rafters fell down, and the chair shattered instantly!  Zhao Xu looked back and felt that he was in danger, as if he was surviving a disaster.  The guards also breathed a sigh of relief. If it had been slower, the officials would have been buried under the rubble, and they would have had to move their heads!  Some of the concubines in the palace were not so lucky, especially the concubine who was ordered to attend the bed but stayed alone in the empty room in the middle of the night. She was stoned to death in panic.  For a time, many people were killed and injured!  What¡¯s even more terrifying is that everyone can clearly see that the flames have been lit on Funing Hall.  Just when they were about to shout for water to put out the fire, the guards were surprised and said: "It's raining, it's raining!" Heavy rain fell from the sky, and the fire in Funing Hall was also extinguished in an instant!  The guards were overjoyed with the surprise, but Zhao Xu had mixed feelings in his heart.  Under the rain curtain, looking at the dilapidated Funing Palace, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and Zhao Xu fell down!  "Your Majesty" "Your Majesty call the imperial doctor quickly!" On this rainy night, following the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, the palace also joined in the panic.  Immediately afterwards, Prime Minister Wang Anshi¡¯s house also followed!  Wang Yu has been standing in the wind waiting, hoping that it will not rain.  But the heavenly wishes.  The pouring rain finally fell!  Does God want to destroy my Wang family?  Wang Yu stood in the rain, smiled bitterly, and then looked up to the sky and roared!  My body was already weak and still suffering from illness, and the cold wind blew through me all night.  The condition has worsened a lot.  The luck and waiting that it had not rained before were the only beliefs that kept him standing.  When the rain falls, the spiritual pillar collapses!  A heavy blow hit him. How could his frail body be able to support it?  Amidst the lightning and thunder.  Wang Yu fell into the rain.  Mrs. Wang¡¯s crying cry rang out in the rainy night Some families were happy and some were sad!  Zheng Xia was very excited at the moment. The rain had finally fallen, his head was saved, his future was promising, his name would be left in history, and future generations would be happy to talk about his experience!  The most important thing is that the great revenge must be avenged!  Wang Anshi and Wang Yuanze, are they probably lamenting and crying at this moment?  If we had known today, why bother in the beginning?     Ha ha!  Zheng Xia burst into the rain with a wild smile.  After a long drought, there is rain, not to mention how refreshing it is!  "The people in Bianjing are equally excited. They don't have that many tricks up their sleeves. They only know that this is a life-saving and timely rain!"  The drought is over, at least it has eased!  "Maybe we can catch up with the harvest by planting some crops now" "The price of food in Bianjing should drop!" "There is water in the canal, and we can go south for business." "Look. The Dragon King is making clouds.  Rain" Suddenly, someone shouted.  People looked over one after another. In the rain curtain, in the direction of Bianhe River, there seemed to be a black dragon rising into the sky.  Soaring in the sky ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Weiyuan Marquis Mansion is right next to the Bian River,  The whole family was filled with joy at the birth of the little prince!  Coincidentally, the moment the young master landed, the rain that had been holding for ten months finally fell.  If you are being hypocritical, you can say that this child is a lucky star, bringing rain!  Not only that, several servants and maids in the courtyard looked at the sky in surprise and said in amazement: "Dragon, the black dragon is flying in the sky!" Li Cheng was under the corridor outside the courtyard. In surprise, he looked up and saw that there seemed to be a dragon coming from behind.  The Hou Mansion, or to be precise, the courtyard where Chai Minyan lives, has risen from the sky!  The True Dragon Emperor!  This is Li Cheng¡¯s reaction, whether it is a young master or a newly born young master, it makes sense!  At this moment, he was overjoyed!  This is not exactly what they expected?  This is an auspicious sign, and it looks like great things will come true!  But after a moment, Li Cheng calmed down immediately!  This is auspicious, but if it spreads immediately and reaches the palace, it will be a disaster for everyone in the Hou Mansion!  No, we must act immediately!  Li Cheng immediately ordered that all Mingyue Sect guards be dispatched to control all the servants and maids who saw this scene!  Report to Lin Zhao and Di Qing at the same time!  In the backyard, Lin Zhaowu had no idea that his son would have such a vision when he was born!  After the midwife tidied up, Lin Zhao and others were able to enter the room!  Chai Minyan was weak after giving birth and lay weakly on the bed. The hair on her forehead was stuck with sweat and had not yet dried!  "Minyan, are you okay?" "Yeah!" Chai Minyan just responded softly and continued to give birth for several hours. She really didn't have much strength at the moment.  "Quick, bring the ginseng soup over here!" Meng Ruoying quickly ordered, and someone brought it over immediately!  "Congratulations, Lord Marquis, the young master is very strong and cute!" Mrs. Wen dressed the child in swaddling clothes and carried it over to Lin Zhao.  Having experience in taking care of Qiu Ning, Lin Zhao is still good at holding children!  Lin Zhao felt heavy as soon as he took it, and Lin Zhao said with a smile: "This kid is not light!" "I'm afraid it weighs seven or eight pounds!" Mrs. Wen said that the child was strong and big, and what she said was true.  Lin Zhao then took a closer look. The wrinkles on the newborn's skin were obvious, but the skin was very white and tender!  As for her appearance, she is not picky. She has inherited her father's handsomeness without losing her mother's beauty. She is very cute!  It¡¯s obvious that he will be a handsome and handsome man when he grows up!  "Minyan, thank you for giving birth to a fat boy for me!" Lin Zhao was extremely grateful to the wife of a great hero.  "Child!" Chai Minyan drank the ginseng soup and regained some strength. She smiled and said: "Yes, let me see the child!" "Okay, look. Our son is so cute and beautiful!" Lin Zhao said with a smile.  After being held in front of Chai Minyan, the couple had fun playing with each other, how happy they were!  Everyone present was also very happy and happily congratulated the Marquis, his wife and the newly born little prince!  Chai Minyan is the legitimate wife and the first to give birth to a son.  Become the eldest son.  This is of course the best, everyone is happy!  Gu Yuelun said with a smile: "Now we are waiting for the good news from Sister Wenxin and Sister Sihong!" "Yes, it will be fun to have more children. We will also have a companion when we grow up together!" "This child is a lucky star. He was born at the right time.  Catching up with Gan Lin, whom I haven¡¯t seen for a long time!¡± ¡°No, I said it was difficult when he was born. He must be a lucky one!¡± ¡°Husband, please give the child a name!¡± ¡°Yes, what name should you give it to?  Okay?" Lin Zhao smiled and was thinking, but Yutong came in and said: "Master Hou, Li Cheng said that he has urgent matters and needs to see you immediately!" At this time, the scene seemed slightly disharmonious.  But Lin Zhao knew.  If it wasn't something particularly important, Li Cheng wouldn't be in such a hurry!  "You guys take care of the children first, I'll be right back!" It was raining heavily. Lin Zhao came out of the room and saw Li Chengzheng standing at the door of the wing with a worried look on his face!  "What's wrong?" "Master Marquis, please go into the house first!" "Within five feet. No one can come near!" Li Cheng ordered the guard, and Lin Zhao realized the seriousness of the matter!  After entering the house, Li Cheng said: "Master Hou, to bother you at this time, there is really something important." "What's the matter?" "The young master was born just now. There seems to be a black dragon rising in the sky in the house!" "What? You must have read it wrong!  "Besides being shocked, Lin Zhao was even more in disbelief!  Coming from later generations, he knew very well that dragons did not exist, so there would be no such thing!  "It's absolutely true!" Li Cheng said: "I and more than a dozen guards, servants and maids in the mansion saw it with our own eyes. In the rain curtain, it really looked like a dragon rising into the sky!" Looking at Li Cheng's determined and serious expression, Lin Zhao's face  There is also a bit more solemnity on the face, could it be true?  "What do you want to say?" Li Cheng bowed and said: "First of all, congratulations to Lord Hou for his destiny, he is the True Dragon Emperor! Secondly, this matter is of great importance. If there are rumors, there will be a fatal disaster. I hurriedly ask to see you.  It¡¯s about discussing countermeasures!¡± Lin Zhao also went back to the future and knew the seriousness of Li Cheng¡¯s matter!  It doesn¡¯t matter whether you believe it or not. If others believe it, even if it¡¯s just a rumor, the consequences will be disastrous!  "Due to the heavy rain, except for those close by, others could not see clearly."But only the attendants in Mrs. Chai¡¯s courtyard saw it, so I took it upon myself to control all the people in the mansion who saw the black dragon!  Li Chengdao: "This can ensure that the news will not spread from the house!"  As for outside the house, even though there was a rain curtain blocking the view, some people might have seen it" "How many people were there?  "Lin Zhao's face became more and more gloomy. This kind of thing has always been believed to be true. Once it is reported to the palace, what will Zhao Xu's attitude be? It is very necessary to block the news! "Seventeen people!  " "Send them all to a separate courtyard outside the city, and then take them away from Bianjing!  "When his son was just born, Lin Zhao didn't want to kill him! "Yes!  Li Chengdao: "As for outside the mansion, I have already reported it to Duke Di, asking him to inquire about the news and discuss countermeasures!"  ¡± News from Di Qing came quickly. Some people did see the black dragon flying. However, the night and rain curtains provided perfect cover, so people could only see that the black dragon was near the Bianhe River, and could not be sure that it was a threat.  Yuanhou Mansion! "Mr. Di said that we can create public opinion tomorrow by saying that the Dragon King will come to the world and send clouds and rain!"  Li Chengdao: "Judging from the current situation, the people do think so."  "    "good!  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "This statement is feasible. It is spread secretly and everyone believes it!"  You can arrange for some people to go to the Dragon King Temple to worship, thank the Dragon King for the rain, and create momentum!  "    "yes!  Li Chengdao: "I'm just afraid that it won't work" "What?"  " "At the same moment when the young master was born, lightning struck the palace, which seemed to be in the direction of Funing Palace!  "

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 542: Wrong and Wrong

    The fifth day of May in the fifth year of Xining is the Dragon Boat Festival!  In the early morning, many strange things happened.  At the first moment of his childhood, the eldest son of Marquis Weiyuan was born; at almost the same moment, lightning struck the Funing Palace in the palace, and Emperor Zhao Xu was frightened and fell ill.  During this period, the people of Bianjing vaguely saw a black dragon rising into the sky in the rain!  The torrential rain continued, and all the officials got up early. They were all willing to go out in the rain. In addition to the rules of going to court on time, it was more because of their surging mood.     It's raining!  Wang Anshi¡¯s resignation as Prime Minister is inevitable. They just want to witness such a grand occasion and watch how Mr. Wang leaves in despair!  But when I rushed to the palace, I heard that the court meeting had been cancelled, and even the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations had been cancelled.  what reason?  After a little inquiry, the officials¡¯ expressions changed!  Lightning struck Funing Palace, and the officials were frightened and fell ill!  From a physical point of view, empty or higher-lying buildings are prone to lightning strikes, so higher buildings in later generations were equipped with lightning rods.  It¡¯s a pity that ancient buildings did not have such a device, but there were not many tall buildings in that era, and the only tall buildings were mainly concentrated in the palace.  It is precisely for this reason that it has become the main target of lightning.  For example, the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Ming Dynasty was repeatedly damaged by lightning strikes and fires, and was renovated many times.  In this era, lightning disasters are almost inevitable!  But the world doesn¡¯t think so. In this feudal and superstitious era, we pay attention to the connection between heaven and man, and lightning strikes often represent divine punishment!  If someone is struck to death by lightning, they must have done no good.  In the famous Chinese opera "Qingfeng Pavilion", the scene in which the unfilial son Zhang Jibao is struck to death by lightning is very popular.  ??What if the place where the lightning struck was instead the palace?  Everyone probably has a question in their mind, has the royal family done nothing good?  Will the emperor be punished by God if he is dishonest?  In particular, the lightning struck Fu Ning Hall, the emperor's palace.  This seems to be more telling.  This is definitely a first-class event!  The reason why Zhao Xu vomited blood and fell to the ground was not only frightened, but also the thought of this, too much pressure, and anger!  The official is sick.  But word has been sent from the palace, so it¡¯s not too important!  The officials naturally understood what was going on. After conveying their condolences to the officials, the officials all left in a low-key manner, but they were not disappointed!  Wang Anshi¡¯s resignation is a foregone conclusion, and the end may be even worse!  It rained last night.  This proves that Wang Anshi's reform brought disaster to the country and the people, and was against nature.  The reason why lightning struck Funing Palace was God's punishment for the officials.  No, it should be said to be a warning.  God is asking the officials to depose Wang Anshi!  Many people are thinking that if Wang Anshi had not been suspended from his position as prime minister before, he would still be willful.  I'm just afraid that the official family will be directly hacked to death last night!  Of course, this is what the officials think in their hearts, and everyone knows it, and no one dares to say anything treasonous and unethical.  "The officials naturally understand this truth. I heard that he is still in a coma.  When he wakes up, what will happen to Wang Anshi?  "It is light to dismiss the prime minister, but it is not impossible to confiscate the family and exterminate the clan!"  I heard that Wang Anshi¡¯s son was frightened by lightning last night and was seriously ill in bed. What is this rhythm?  You must have done too many bad things!  It is still raining in Bianjing, but the old party officials are in a particularly bright mood. Of course, except for the officials who are a little worried about their illness, they are all gloating about their misfortune.  The New Party officials were all in danger, and Funing Palace was struck by lightning.  It is God's warning and punishment for dissatisfaction with the reform. This has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.  I heard that Wang Yu was ill. In the past, they would come to visit the Wang family as soon as possible if there was any big or small matter, but today they were afraid to avoid it.  but.  There are always exceptions. For example, Lu Huiqing went to the Wang family residence in the rain after leaving the palace.  He is a smart man, is Wang Anshi the god of plague now?  Not necessarily!  Wang Yu was exposed to the cold wind and rain all night. The most important thing was that he suffered a huge blow and his condition became more and more serious.  Ever since he fainted in the rain last night due to anger, he has been in a coma.  Several doctors jointly treated me in the middle of the night, and I woke up slowly in the early morning!  "Madam, what is your message to me?" This was the first thing Wang Yu said when he woke up, which shows how much he misses some things.  "No!" Mrs. Wang's eyes were as red and swollen as walnuts. I don't know how many tears she shed last night!  "Then is there any news?" "No, it's raining outside and no one is going out!" Mrs. Wang said anxiously: "Husband, don't think about anything else. The doctor has told me that you should have a good health and rest!" "It's raining!  "Wang Yu sneered, as for the word "quiet and rest"All were ignored.  When Mrs. Wang came to see this, she shook her head repeatedly. She couldn't help but burst into tears. She was afraid that her husband would be sad to see him, so she hurriedly got up to avoid it. When she went out, she happened to meet Lu Huiqing who was visiting!  "Brothers and sisters, how are you doing with Yuanze?" Lu Huiqing is Wang Anshi's student and is very familiar with Mrs. Wang, so she does not want to avoid suspicion.  "Brother, please give Yuanze some good advice. His condition is not serious. The doctor said that he can recover by resting, but Yuanze" Mrs. Wang seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and asked this senior brother for help.  Lu Huiqing understood it as soon as he heard it. He nodded repeatedly, and after saying goodbye to Mrs. Wang, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth!  There is a saying that goes well - while you are sick, I will kill you!  "Yuanze, are you okay?" After entering the room, Lu Huiqing's face was filled with concern.  When Wang Yu saw Lu Huiqing, he was very excited. He hurriedly struggled to get up and asked, "Brother Jifu, what's going on outside?" "Don't worry Yuan Ze, everything is fine. The top priority is to calm down and recuperate!" Lu Huiqing saw this.  He knows the situation even better, and he is also very good at playing hard to get!  "Brother Jifu, please tell me the truth? Otherwise, how can I feel at ease?" Wang Yu did not doubt Lu Huiqing's motives, but asked with a bit of pleading.  Lu Huiqing hesitated for a moment, and the expression on his face seemed to be struggling. After Wang Yu's constant urging, he said: "The official family did not go to court today, so nothing happens for the time being!" "Not going to court? How could it be?" Wang  An extravagant hope of luck arose in Yu's heart. Could it be that the official family decided to protect his father and quit the court to confront the officials?  "It's a pity that Lu Huiqing's words completely shattered his extravagant hopes and sent him into the cold abyss!"  "Last nightlast night" Lu Huiqing stammered: "Lightning struck Funing Palace last night, and the official family was almost killed. Fortunately, the guards rescued them and they were able to escape. However, he was too frightened and was bedridden at the moment, so  "I have never gone to court!" "Ah!" Wang Yu was so smart that he suddenly thought about it with all the officials. His eyes were full of horror, and he fell helplessly on the bed, his face ashen.  Lu Huiqing comforted him: "Yuanze, don't think too much. The matter may not be that serious. You can take good care of your health and I will discuss countermeasures with the boss!" "Brother Jifu is responsible for everything!" Wang Yu reluctantly said this.  Then he coughed repeatedly, and his condition undoubtedly worsened.  Mrs. Wang, who came in a hurry, was inevitably a little resentful towards Brother Lu, but Lu Huiqing whispered to her: "Yuanze is very smart. If you hide it, he will be constantly suspicious. With his intelligence, he may not have thought of it. It's better to be honest."  Tell him that it will be better if you hold on!" "This seems to make sense. Mrs. Wang did not doubt Lu Huiqing's motives, she just nodded lightly and went to take care of Wang Yu.  Lu Huiqing smiled secretly in her heart. Wang Yu was smart, but his mind was limited. Whether he could survive this situation depends on luck!  Then he went to the study to meet Wang Anshi, and there were too many things to prepare for!  That¡¯s right, pave the way for yourself!  "I've seen the old man!" "Jifu, come to see Yuanze?" Wang Anshi sat on a chair in the study room, like an old monk in meditation. He didn't open his eyes until Lu Huiqing came in.  "Yes!" "What else?" Wang Anshi knew very well that Lu Huiqing must have another purpose for coming to see him.  "Sir, there are some things that students think they should tell you. There was a lightning strike last night" Lu Huiqing told what happened last night.  "What? Do you all think this happened because of me?" Wang Anshi was stubborn, but he was not stupid and naturally understood the meaning.  "They are all lies made by unforeseen villains!" Lu Huiqing hurriedly expressed her attitude, and then added after a moment's hesitation: "However, there are rumors that three people can become a tiger. Furthermore, will the officials believe it? The Queen Mother  Will the Empress Dowager even believe it? "The emperor was frightened and fell ill, endangering the dragon's body, and the matter became even more serious!  No matter how calm Wang Anshi is, he can't sit still at this moment. The matter is no longer within his control, nor the emperor's control!  Not to mention the pressure from the officials, it is estimated that the two noble old ladies in the palace will also go crazy this time, and they will never be as simple as crying again!  "Jifu, what do you think?" Wang Anshi was shaken. Faced with reality, he had no choice but to retreat.  Lu Huiqing was overjoyed. This was the second purpose of his visit today. However, he restrained his emotions very well and hesitated for a moment before saying: "The reform cannot be abandoned halfway. I think that coming to the official family also has the intention of preserving it; I can keep it."  Qingshan is not worried about having no firewood. The student said something inappropriate. Sir, would you consider saving yourself for the future? "The meaning of these words could not be clearer. If??It's other people, Lu Huiqing said it so bluntly, I'm afraid there won't be any good results!  But people are different. Wang Anshi always trusted Lu Huiqing and regarded him as a good student and a good helper.  Seeing him like this, I felt that he was sincere!  Especially today when there are so few people around, so this is the only one of the old students who comes to visit, so Wang Xianggong naturally looks at him differently!  "We will consider it for the sake of the teacher association!" Wang Anshi was shaken, this is enough, he knows what to do!  When Lu Huiqing saw this, he said goodbye and left. After leaving the Wang family's residence, the rain had weakened a bit and the water level in the river had risen a lot.  As a Hanlin bachelor, Lu Huiqing was very proud. He knew that before long, his status would be like what he saw before him - rising tide would lift all boats!  Not far away, I suddenly heard a noise in front of me. Lu Huiqing in the car asked: "What happened?" The driver driving the horse said: "Mr. Lang, the common people are worshiping the Dragon King! I heard that someone saw a black dragon last night.  When we left the Bian River, clouds spread and rain fell, so the people came to thank us!"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 543: Birth and Fate

    Sometimes things are like this, crookedly!  Zhao Xu did not depose Wang Anshi immediately, so there is an explanation for the lightning strike on Funing Palace. Everyone, including Wang Anshi and his son, had preconceived ideas and believed that it was a warning from God!  Whether it was someone else who bumped into the emperor is completely out of consideration!  As for the soaring black dragon, people who have been experiencing drought for a long time will naturally think of the Dragon King bringing rain!  As a result, under the deliberate guidance of thoughtful people, this statement is becoming more and more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and it is becoming more and more convincing.  Some people claim to have seen a black dragon rising from the Bian River, making clouds and rain, then heading north, and finally diving into the Yellow River!  This version is easy to accept. The Dragon King could not stand the tendency of the Bian River to dry up, so rainfall replenished it.  When the rain subsided, many people came to the Dragon King Temple to offer sacrifices and thank the Dragon King!  The people were in awe of the gods. After hearing the news, many people followed, and it was so lively!  Lu Huiqing shook his head and smiled, but speaking of it, he really wanted to thank Lord Dragon for the rain, otherwise how would he have had the chance?  But forget about offering sacrifices, how can a dignified Hanlin scholar make trouble with the common people?  As the carriage went further, Lu Huiqing saw a huge mansion through the window. The words "Weiyuan Marquis Mansion" were prominently written on the plaque at the door.  Lin Zhao¡¯s mansion!  Lu Huiqing's heart suddenly moved, and she asked doubtfully: "Why didn't Lin Dongyang go to court today?" He clearly remembered that when he was waiting in the palace to go to court, he never saw Lin Zhao.  A coachman who only wants to be a coachman has no future. Lu Huiqing's coachman is very smart. While driving, he is also responsible for inquiring about information and is always waiting for the owner's inquiries.  He immediately replied: "I heard that Madam Weiyuan gave birth to a son last night, so she asked for leave from the Political Affairs Hall!" Oh?  I see.  So happy to have a baby!  Lu Huiqing didn¡¯t think much about it, she just snorted and said coldly in her heart: Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take care of you later!  He has never forgotten the feud between his two younger brothers, but it has always shaken Lin Zhao.  But this time, he who is about to take power has already seen the hope of revenge!  Di Qing stood in an attic near the Hou Mansion. It was his arrangement for the people to worship the Dragon King. Seeing more and more people joining in, Di Qing was somewhat relieved!  He didn't notice Lu Huiqing, but accidentally discovered the figure of another person - Shao Yong!  This master is actually in Bianjing.  It just appeared quietly!  Di Qing had met him many years ago, and even though it had been many years, he still recognized this legendary figure!  Shao Yong had previously predicted that it would rain within ten days, so Lin Zhao asked Zheng Xia to take action.  Now it seems that the result is correct, but why does Shao Yong help uninvited?  Di Qing was surprised and cautious.  At this moment, we are paying close attention to Master Shao Yong¡¯s movements!  After a while, Di Qing smiled!  Master Shao Yong is so polite, he is helping again today!  At the scene of worshiping the Dragon King, Master Shao Yong also appeared and claimed that it was the Dragon King who caused the rain!  This master of metaphysics is said to be iron-spoken and golden. He is a master known throughout the country. Can his words be wrong?  Ever since.  The talk about Dragon King Bu Yu is even more popular!  In the attic, Di Qing hesitated for a moment and decided to meet Master Shao in person!  Shao Yong is very smart. Judging from the current situation, he must have noticed something!  But judging from all the signs, he didn¡¯t mean any harm!  In this case, just meet up and have a frank talk!  Di Qing knew very well that Shao Yong was not just a fortune teller.  He had close personal relations with Sima Guang, Wang Gongchen, Wen Yanbo and other court ministers; he had close ties with many great scholars in Guanluo, and he was also a great scholar himself.  These people are all over the world.  Shao Yong has an extremely extensive network of contacts and is of immeasurable value!  If you can win him over, it will be of great help to the young master¡¯s great cause!  Of course, this move must be somewhat risky!  But sometimes I can¡¯t bear to let my children catch the wolf.  You have to be bold.  What's more, Di Hanchen is not a vegetarian. If Shao Yong does anything strange, he has to be killed!  Shao Yong was quietly invited into the attic. Even Jiang Leiting who went to invite was a little surprised. Master Shao went upstairs with him without any hesitation or questioning, as if he had expected it!  "Is Mr. Yaofu extraordinarily courageous, or is he a prophet?" Di Qing asked directly without looking back.  Shao Yong smiled and said: "The rain has not stopped yet, and some people came to pay homage to the Dragon King. Are they really excited and grateful? This can already explain the problem. Your Excellency sincerely invites me, why don't I dare to come?" Both of them are shrewd.  People tacitly understand it, but they already know it!  "Brother Yaofu, please!" Di Qing turned around, with a pair of bright eyes that were particularly deep under the iron mask.  &nbspShao Yong didn't pay attention, but just smiled and said: "Your Majesty's actions are really fast, and I really didn't disappoint you!" "Oh, sir, had you expected it?" Mingren asked directly without making any secrets!  "The black dragon soars into the sky, the emperor's star dims, and there is hope for the resurgence of the Song Dynasty!" Shao Yong's answer was also very straightforward, without any mincing words.  Of course, the words were so outrageous and a bit shocking!  Di Qing¡¯s first reaction was excitement. He determined that the black dragon and the lightning strike were both related to Lin Zhao¡¯s son. Now that an expert like Shao Yong confirmed it, he couldn¡¯t be wrong.  So, is it possible to achieve great things?  !  "Sir, you are really a god!" Di Qing admired sincerely. He can spy on the secrets of heaven and predict events like a god. Such a person is really terrifying!  "It is God's will. These are just trivial tricks!" "Brother Yaofu expected the rain last night?" "On the day when the black dragon soared into the sky, when the sweet rain fell, it was just a coincidence!" Shao Yong was very humble.  Di Qing never dared to be careless and asked: "Brother Yaofu came to Bianjing for this purpose? Do you have any other advice?" Shao Yong appeared here today and took the initiative to accept the invitation. He must have another purpose!  "I want to clarify some questions!" Shao Yong said with a smile: "Maybe I can help you a little bit!" "What questions?" Shao Yong said with a smile: "Since we are being honest, can you take off your mask and tell the truth?  Where is Rong Shiren? " "Hahaha!" With a hearty laugh, Di Qing took off his mask under Jiang Leiting's worried gaze!  "Hahahaha!" Shao Yong stared at Di Qing's face, and after a while he laughed wildly. After a long time, he sighed: "I see, that's it!" It was like a moment of enlightenment!  "Understood?" Shao Yong smiled and said, "I understand it all. I claim to be smart in vain, but I never understood this section. It turns out that I was too persistent and did not expect this section!" "In the words of our young master, it is called a set pattern.  Thinking!" Jiang Leiting added!  Shao Yong agreed very much, nodded and said: "It is indeed true. It is clear that the Song Dynasty has not exhausted its power, so why is the emperor's star dim? It is not a change of dynasties, but the master of ZTE! I also wonder if there will be Guo Wei and Chai Rong's old affairs. See you today.  Brother Hanchen realized that this was the case! Now that I think about it, I realized that Zunjia did not have a short life. Why did he die so young? He was so old that he forgot about this!  ! This is the best! " "Shao Yong is very good, he can see the destiny from the aspects of celestial phenomena, facial appearance, etc., but in the end he can only grasp the general trend, but it is difficult to understand the details.  Before, he saw that the emperor's star was dim, Zhao Xu's emperor's position was unstable, and Lin Zhao had the fortune of being the master of Zhongxing, but the fortune of the Song Dynasty was not cut off?  This is a very strange phenomenon. Shao Yong couldn't understand it, and it was only like the situation in the later Zhou Dynasty when Guo Wei passed the throne to Chai Rong. The royal family changed its surname and the state remained unchanged!  Or maybe there are other possibilities. After all, the secrets are unpredictable and it is impossible to master them all!  Although it was said that Concubine Lin's exile among the people was a palace secret, it was also spread among the upper class society. What's more, how could a well-informed person like Shao Yong not know about it?  Only when he saw Di Qing did he finally understand, and all the crux of his previous doubts were instantly understood.  Where is the emperor's surname Yi? This dynasty is still the Song Dynasty, and Jiangshan is still surnamed Zhao!  "Brother Yaofu is smart. I already understand everything in my mind, so I won't waste any more words!" Di Qing was not surprised. If he still doesn't understand, then he is not Shao Yong.  Shao Yong said with a smile: "Brother Hanchen endured the humiliation and shouldered the heavy burden. He is indeed the most loyal and brave minister of our Song Dynasty! The late Emperor Renzong had foresight and foresight, and he made the right choice in choosing you!" "I just did what I was duty-bound to do. Thanks to the late emperor's spirit in heaven.  Bless you, it is the blessing of the Song Dynasty and the world that the young master can be so outstanding!" Di Qing was also filled with emotion!  "The rising sun rises in the east, shines in the world, and is the master of the resurgence. This is the destiny of heaven, and it is God's will!" With Shao Yong's assertion like this, Di Qing was naturally happy, but After pondering for a moment, he said seriously: "Yao  Brother Husband already understands the cause and effect, I wonder if you can give me any advice?" "I don't dare to give you advice!" Shao Yong shook his head and said: "You handled the black dragon matter so quickly and beautifully, what else can I say?  The Emperor's Star is dim, and I am not the only one who can see through it. Si Tianjian may also have opinions" "Although it is all false in terms of legal principles, when it comes to the throne, it has always been more trustworthy.  .  What would be the consequences if Si Tianjian reported it to Zhao Xu?  Di Qing himself had suffered a similar loss back then, so when he heard Shao Yong say it, he immediately became a little nervous!  "Brother Yaofu, why are you teaching me?" Di Qing knew that since Shao Yong had spoken, he was probablyThere is a proper solution!  "Is there any horoscope for the birth date of the young master?" "Renzi, Jiachen, Renchen, Gengzi!" Shao Yong sighed: "The sons look after each other, and the dragon veins are inherited. They are really born dragons!" (The plot requires it, this is pure nonsense, don't take it seriously.  ) Di Qing is naturally very happy, the eldest grandson of Emperor Renzong is naturally extraordinary.  "If the fate of such a wealthy and noble person were to be spread out, and someone could calculate it, I'm afraid they would be able to get a glimpse of it!" "What does Brother Yaofu mean?" Di Qing naturally understood the danger signal hidden in it!  Shao Yong said: "The dragon is born when the rain falls. If the dragon is born after the rain, it will be a different matter. If the birth date is wrong for just a moment, the fate will be completely different! Brother Hanchen should know what to do! As for Si Tianjian,  If you operate it properly, I am willing to take the risk to help Long Zi!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 544: The First-Legal Grandson

    After Shao Yong left, Jiang Leiting looked at the master's retreating back and asked doubtfully: "Sect Master, can he be completely trusted?" "Yes!" Di Qing said: "He has already guessed a lot. If he is intentional, the young master can still arrive safely.  Today? Besides, he has helped secretly many times, which shows that he is devoted to the young master! As for the reason, Shao Yong said it in four words - he is a man who knows the secrets of heaven and knows the destiny better than anyone else.  Everyone believed it! Di Qing smiled. Shao Yong was unpredictable, but he was not alone. He must have a huge interest group behind him. Some of his decisions actually represented many things.  It¡¯s a human investment. He didn¡¯t report Lin Zhao and kept secretly helping. This already shows Shao Yong¡¯s attitude! Today¡¯s active appearance shows the problem even more. Shao Yong is willing to get on this ship!  By that time, he was actually already on the boat! No need to win over or use any extra means, Shao Yong would take action. He was a smart man and knew how to make the best of the situation and follow the destiny! Di Qing thought about the connections and strength behind Shao Yong.  He couldn't help but smile, this is an unexpected and huge harvest! With these resources, the future of the young master will be smooth, and his reset will be just around the corner! After a while, Di Qing also left in a hurry. The matter is not over yet, and many things still need to be done.  Dealing with the aftermath in a timely manner must be done without leakage. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Weiyuan Hou Mansion, because of the constant rain at night, Meng Ruoying and  Mu Sihong and others stayed in the courtyard to accompany Chai Minyan. In order for Chai Minyan to have a good childbirth, Lin Zhao specially chose a quiet and elegant courtyard in the mansion for his beloved wife to live in.  There is a small kitchen and all the living equipment. In addition, due to the heavy rain, no one went out at all during the night! Even if someone wanted to go out, Li Cheng gave the death order and the masters of Mingyue Sect had already sealed the courtyard.  Blockade. No one is allowed to go out! After dawn, it is inevitable for a maid to go out, but she is stopped by the guard, saying that the Marquis will be back soon. Everyone thinks that the young master is born successfully, so they all come together!  He stayed happily. As he watched Lin Zhao enter the door, the smile on his face became even more naive, but he didn¡¯t expect that because of Mrs. Chai¡¯s slight cough, Mr. Hou became furious!  Why didn't you take good care of your wife?  Lin Zhao immediately gave an order: "Someone, send them to the farm outside the city!"  " "Master Hou, calm down!  "The serving maid and woman were dumbfounded for a moment. Why did the usually generous and kind Mr. Hou seem to be a different person today? Several ladies were also puzzled and came forward to plead for mercy. But Mr. Hou was determined and did not care at all.  Impressed, Li Cheng and several guards selectively captured 1 maid, Wen Po, and even the young master's nanny! On that day, a total of twenty-six people in the Hou Mansion were punished. Since then,  , never appeared in the Hou Mansion, and was nowhere to be seen in Bianjing City. The reason was that Mrs. Chai's pregnancy was disturbed due to poor care, and the wife and the young master were almost in danger. This reason is very good.  It is not surprising that the prince was furious because he loved his son so much. They mainly stayed in the courtyard where Chai Minyan lived. No one knew what happened that night. Mrs. Meng was strictly forbidden to talk about it in private, which angered the prince.  Master, the servants naturally don¡¯t dare to get into trouble. Who cares about how many servants are gone in the huge Hou Mansion? ¡°Husband, what happened?  "Chai Minyan is relatively the calmest. She is smart and has found many doubts about her husband in the past. Li Cheng called her husband away last night and he has not returned since then. She knew that something big must have happened, maybe it was true.  It's so urgent! As for the irritable behavior of those who kidnapped the servants, it is completely unreasonable. My husband is not an unreasonable person, so there must be some special reason! "They must leave, otherwise something big will happen!"  " Lin Zhao waved his hand, and all the maids, including Yutong, avoided. Only Lin Zhao, a few ladies, and a sleeping baby in his mother's arms were left in the room. "What's wrong?  "Seeing that their husbands were tired and solemn, the ladies all realized the seriousness of the problem. Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Last night, there was lightning and thunder before the child was born, but no rain; after the child landed, it suddenly fell.  It rained heavily all of a sudden!  " "What a coincidence!  Mu Sihong whispered: "Maybe this child is a lucky star and brings rain!"  "    "you are right!  Lin Zhao said: "Yes, it was my son who brought the rain!"  You don¡¯t know that the moment the child was born, the black dragon soared into the sky; at the same time, Lightning struck the Funing Palace, and the emperor was frightened and fell ill!  "    "What?  "Chai Minyan was immediately shocked. She was from the previous royal family and was well-informed. Naturally, she knew what it meant to connect these few things together. "Black Dragon?  how come?  "Gu Yuelun was doubtful. "Li Cheng saw this with his own eyes. In addition to the seventeen people in the mansion, many people in Bianjing City also witnessed it!  "    "real?  " Chai Minyan said in a trembling voice: "The most urgent thing last night was" "Yeah!  Lin Zhao nodded and comforted: "Don't worry Minyan, I have already taken care of it and covered it up."  " "What's this?  "Gu Yuelun was still young after all, and he didn't understand the stakes for a long time. Chai Minyan explained briefly, which scared the ladies out of their wits! "Sister Minyan's child is the birth of a real dragon?  He collided with the official family, so lightning struck the palace" Mu Sihong still looked in disbelief. "Although it is false, even if it is a coincidence, the royal family has always been willing to believe this kind of thing.  If someone slanders or the emperor becomes suspicious, my family will be killed!  "Chai Minyan suddenly became worried, and the joy of her son's birth turned into worry. "It's just a coincidence!  " "Is it possible that the child takes it seriously" Lin Zhao nodded lightly and said: "Yes, it is true. The child's birth date is Renzi, Jiachen, Renchen, Gengzi!"  early morning.  Master Shao Yong has already calculated it - Born Dragon Son!  "    "What?  "The ladies were all shocked. How could this happen? Their eyes all fell on the sleeping child. Will he be the future emperor? "Could it be a miscalculation?  Many fortune tellers tell nonsense!  "Meng Ruoying is also doubtful. In her opinion, such luck is really not a good thing. "Master Shao Yong is the world's number one master of metaphysics, not to mention who dares to say such treason?  "Chai Minyan was the most shocked, but also the calmest. She stared at her son for a moment, then turned to her husband, thinking of many things. She seemed to understand something, and asked in a low voice: "The Queen Mother" "Yes, the Queen Mother"  The Queen Mother will definitely love this child very much!  Lin Zhao paused and said seriously: "Our son is her eldest grandson and the eldest grandson of Emperor Renzong!"  " "The eldest grandson?  " Several ladies were so shocked that they almost turned to stone. Only Chai Minyan's expression was still calm. She had already guessed a few things and was somewhat mentally prepared. "So, husband, you are" "Yes!  " Lin Zhao then explained his life experience, as well as the causes and consequences. Now that it has happened, he must tell several ladies. Firstly, it is to cover up the matter of his son's birth and fate. Secondly, such a major matter has been hidden,  It¡¯s not fair to them. There are many big events ahead, and they may experience more storms and dangers. It¡¯s better to be better prepared, both mentally and physically. ¡°That¡¯s it!  "After Mu Sihong understood, there was still a bit of pride on her face. If her husband was a prince, she would be a princess in the future. For her who was born as a private salt dealer, she so gorgeously flew up the branches and turned into a phoenix. "No wonder.  The Empress Dowager and the eldest princess will come forward to rescue her husband!  " "Let me just say, it seems to be good to me, but I always feel that the Queen Mother loves her husband more!  "Chai Minyan smiled softly. For her who was born in the royal family of the previous dynasty, it is easier for her to accept this fact. "My empress and eldest sister are both very satisfied with you and love you equally!  Lin Zhaodao: "It's just that due to the situation, I can only speak quickly and often enter the palace on weekdays!"  " "In this way, my husband is preparing?  " "Well, I have been planning for a long time. Naturally, I have to take back my kingdom!  "Lin Zhao finally revealed his feelings in front of his wives. "Husband, although the throne belongs to you, our biggest wish is for you to be safe!  "Chai Minyan has been exposed to the dangers of the struggle for the throne since he was a child. Coupled with the past events of his ancestors, he is very clear about the dangers of the fight for the throne. "There is no turning back when I shoot. Many things have been settled. I can't just watch the Song Dynasty sink like this. The Zhao family is falling apart. As a human being,  Son, I must fulfill my father¡¯s unfinished will!  Some things are destined and cannot be controlled by me!  Lin Zhao comforted him and said, "Believe me, our son is a born dragon. Can I do anything wrong with his father?"  "    "Um!  "Although this is a shocking and dangerous thing, marry a chicken and a dog will follow the dog. The ladies are completely devoted to Lin Zhao and will unconditionally support all his decisions. "Don't worry, no matter what time, I will protect myself and protect myself.  you!  "    "Um!  "The ladies said, "Husband, please be careful. Do we need to do anything?  "    "as usual!  Lin Zhao ordered: "But the first thing is to keep the secret."?, my life experience cannot be disclosed yet; secondly, declare to the outside world that my son was born in Chou, otherwise Si Tianjian will come back and cause trouble!  "    "yes!  "The ladies all realized that your husband had good intentions in taking those people away! As for the remaining people, Lin Zhao said with a smile: "You can feel free to use the remaining attendants!  " Lin Zhao secretly rejoiced, thanks to the people from the Mingyue Sect who had been installed in the mansion early, otherwise more than that would have to be sent away this time! But at present, it seems that it is not enough. The Hou Mansion must gradually replace all of them with their own people!  After explaining clearly, Lin Zhaocai arranged for people to go everywhere to announce the good news! The outside world only knew that the young master of the Weiyuan Hou Mansion was born, but did not know the specific circumstances. Lin Zhao then told the outside world that when the child was born in Chou, Chai Minyan was weak after childbirth, and the treatment was delayed for a long time.  The news is public. In addition to Chongyi Palace, Cao Guo¡¯s uncle¡¯s house, and the Qingshou Palace, the Empress Dowager Cao is also thinking about her "eldest grandson"!  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 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 545: Five Women and One Drama

    It was daybreak, but the bustle in the palace continued.  In Kunning Palace, Emperor Zhao Xu is still in a coma.  Funing Palace collapsed, Zhao Xu was carried to the Queen's Kunning Palace, and the imperial doctor was providing emergency treatment.  The queen and many concubines all had tearful eyes, their eyes were as red and swollen as walnuts from crying, and they let out low sobs from time to time!  The Empress Dowager Gao Taotao has seen the world after all. Although she is worried about her son, she is very calm.  But I couldn't stand the concubine's crying, and I became more and more depressed!  "The concubines will go back to the palace, leaving only the queen here to take care of her!" Gao Taotao got annoyed and dismissed them with one sentence.  Although the concubines were reluctant, they had no choice but to leave in despair in front of the powerful mother-in-law.  When I left, there were tears on my face.  How can they feel at ease when the emperor is unconscious?  But only they themselves know whether they are worried about the emperor or their own future.  Although Gao Taotao was calm on the surface, he was extremely worried in his heart. In any case, the unconscious person on the bed was her biological son!  "What did the imperial doctor say? Why hasn't Zhong Zhen woke up yet?" Gao Taotao asked in a deep voice as he looked at Queen Xiang who was walking over.  Xiang said in a low voice: "The imperial doctor said that the official was too frightened, his anger attacked his heart, and his energy and blood were stagnant, so he hasn't woken up yet!" Zhao Xu was usually polite to her and didn't show much favor to her. If it hadn't been for the collapse of Funing Palace,  In addition, Zhao Xu had not entered her Kunning Palace for half a year due to his illness and coma.  However, she still loves her husband deeply, or perhaps under the tradition of husband being the guide for wife, Zhao Xu has become everything to her.  When this man was lying unconscious on the bed, she felt very uncomfortable and was particularly worried!  Gao Taotao didn't care about the affection between his children.  What she has to consider more is the overall situation.  It was her decree to cancel the court meeting today.  But it was just that the emperor was ill.  Comatose but not mentioned a word.  If such words spread, it will only make people's hearts wander and cause more rumors, so she temporarily blocked the news.  "Instruct the imperial physician to do all you can to treat the official family!" As soon as he finished speaking, a series of footsteps came from the door.  The Empress Dowager Cao is here. In any case, Zhao Xu is her nominal eldest grandson.  When such a big thing happened, she would naturally come to visit!  At the same time, it is necessary to explore the truth. If something big happens, you must be there.  "How is Zhong Zhen?" "Still in a coma!" "Is there any serious problem?" The worst result should be that Zhao Xu dies, which is also the problem that Cao is most worried about.  It might be a good thing for Zhao Xu to die early, but it is definitely not a good thing to die today.  After all, Lin Zhao's identity has not yet been made public, and preparations have not been made in all aspects, so there is no possibility of seizing the throne.  "It's still stable for the time being. I just don't know when I will wake up!" Gao Taotao was really worried, and mother and son were heart-to-heart.  How could she not feel sorry for her eldest son?  "What do the imperial doctors do for food?" Old Mrs. Cao was a little angry, which made the accompanying imperial doctors tremble with fear.  The queen who had been silent for a long time spoke up to Xiang Shi: "My lord, my lord, I heard that Mrs. Minyan from the Weiyuan Marquis has excellent medical skills. Can you please invite her to diagnose and treat the officials?" Although Gao Taotao didn't want to see Lin Zhao and Chai Minyan, but  Her son's illness was a top priority, and he was somewhat anxious to seek medical treatment, but he didn't object. He turned to Ms. Cao and asked for her opinion.  "Minyan's medical skills are indeed superb, but she is already more than nine months pregnant, so she may have difficulty moving!" Ms. Cao felt sorry for her daughter-in-law and grandson, so naturally she was reluctant.  Gao Taotao did not want to give up, and said, "Send a sedan to pick her up and carry her directly to Kunning Palace." "But in this case, wouldn't everyone know about Zhong Zhen's condition?" Cao asked back, and Gao Taotao immediately felt a little worried.  Shocked.  "I'm afraid it won't work!" Just as he was hesitating, the rings rang softly. Zhao Fukang and Zhao Baoan had already come hand in hand. They were close relatives of the royal family, so they naturally knew the news and came to visit in time.  "What's wrong?" Zhao Fukang said with a hint of joy on his eyebrows: "Weiyuan Marquis sent someone to Qingshou Palace to report the news. Last night, Minyan suddenly heard thunder and was frightened and went into labor." "Give birth?" Cao Cao  Shi was suddenly a little excited, that was his legitimate eldest grandson!  "Yes, Chou Zheng gave birth to a boy at the first moment!" "Oh!" Although Cao tried hard to restrain herself, the birth of her eldest grandson still made her unable to conceal her joy, and she hurriedly asked: "Is Min Yan okay?" Zhao  Fukang said: "It was a difficult delivery. It took several hours for the baby to be born. Fortunately, mother and baby were safe in the end. But Minyan is very weak now. I'm afraid she won't be able to go to the palace to diagnose diseases for the officials." "That's okay!" Ms. Cao  It goes without saying that I am excited.  In comparison, of the two "eldest grandsons", the one in the Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion is naturally more important.  &nbsp; There was a trace of displeasure in the eyes of Gao Taotao and Zhao Baoan. Their direct grandson was seriously ill and comatose, so why did they care about an insignificant niece?  "Zhong Zhen, do you plan to keep it a secret from the outside world?" Ms. Cao asked softly. She couldn't hide her joy just now, but her reason told her that she was in Kunning Palace and she had to calm down.  "Otherwise, what should I do? I'm afraid there will be turmoil!" Gao Taotao was also a little helpless.  Cao said: "Should we let the prime ministers know? What if or if Zhongzhen's illness lasts longer, it would be bad!" "This" "In addition to diagnosis and treatment by the imperial physician, necessary preparations must be made.  !" Cao's identity is there, and her words naturally have a certain degree of majesty.  And there is some truth to it. There is something wrong with the emperor being comatose and ignoring government affairs. Many changes have happened at this time in ancient times.  Gao Tao said: "Zhongzhen is still young. He has not established a prince, and he does not even have a son" Although the two concubines are pregnant, they are still pregnant after all, so naturally they are not considered.  "Why don't you let the second brother come into the palace to be prepared!" Zhao Anbao shouldn't have said these words, but there were no outsiders at the moment, so it was okay to make a suggestion.  "This" Gao Taotao was moved. She had always loved her second son Zhao Hao. If something happened to her eldest son, it would be best for the second son to ascend the throne. She would still be the legitimate empress dowager.  "This is also an idea. Just like Taizu and Taizong's brothers, if it is not necessary, all the prime ministers will be invited to come into the palace to take care of it!" Ms. Cao nodded lightly, and she had no objection to this.  In this situation, it would be Lin Zhao who she would support in the future.  "Yeah!" Gao Taotao nodded lightly, she would not object to this.  The only embarrassing thing is the Empress Xiang. If her husband¡¯s younger brother ascends the throne, who will she be?  The Queen¡¯s Wife?  What an embarrassing identity!  She still thought in her heart that it would be best if her husband woke up as soon as possible and was safe and sound.  Xiang Shibing didn't notice that Zhao Xu's fingers moved slightly, and he vaguely heard the conversations of several close women. Maybe he was too tired, maybe the blow in his heart became heavier, and Zhao Xu felt a little nervous in his heart.  He smiled bitterly, and then fell into a deep sleep.  Zhao Fukang said: "Don't be so anxious. If Zhongming enters the palace and the prime minister is accompanying him, outsiders may be able to see the clues!" "Yes!" Gao Taotao also had to be more cautious.  Zhao Baoan whispered: "Okay, why did lightning strike Funing Palace? Do you want to ask someone from Si Tianjian to come and take a look?" It is reasonable to have such an idea when it comes to matters involving celestial phenomena.  Cao didn't know about the black dragon and many other things, but she still subconsciously said: "What else can we do? It must be related to Wang Anshi, and it's all his fault!" "Yes, if it weren't for Wang Anshi, how could the official family have such a disaster." Zhao Fu  Kang Dao: "I heard that a courtier wrote a letter saying that as long as Wang Anshi is deposed, rain will fall from the sky within ten days. Otherwise, he will be beheaded outside Xuande Gate for the crime of deceiving the emperor. The official suspended Wang Anshi from his post, and it took only two days to  It's raining, so we can see" "Zhao Fukang knew something about the inside story, and probably guessed that Zheng Xia's presentation of the picture might have been arranged by Lin Zhao, so naturally he wanted to help smooth things over.  "Yes, Wang Anshi must be dealt with!" Gao Taotao has long been dissatisfied with Wang Anshi. The last time he cried out, he failed, and he was even more angry.  Now because he made his son become like this, can he feel comfortable in his heart?  I'm afraid I have the intention to kill Wang Anshi.  "The officials haven't woken up yet. If we deal with it now, the reputation is not justified. The emperor's sister-in-law is afraid that she will be suspected of interfering in politics in the harem. It's better to wait until later!" Zhao Fukang put forward the suggestion very pertinently, thus showing that there was no problem with his position.  .  Zhao Baoan said: "But let's ask Si Tianjian to take a look. If there are any other problems, we can pay attention to it. If it is really Wang Anshi's fault, let's see how many connections there are. We should have a basis for handling it, right?  ?" "Bao'an said the same thing. If not, let the people from Si Tianjian come and take a look!" Queen Xiang was worried about her husband, so she naturally agreed.  "I see, Si Tianjian is just a bunch of losers!" Zhao Fukang said: "If they were useful, they should have seen the clues about droughts, lightning strikes, etc. Why haven't they reported it yet? Ask them now, what can they do?  What are the consequences? If the report is wrong or the matter is delayed, it will be troublesome! " "What can we do? Regarding the celestial phenomena, except for Si Tianjian" Zhao Baoan is quite insistent on this matter.  Zhao Fukang said: "A few days ago, I heard that the wife of the Duke of Yue mentioned that Master Shao Yong is now in Bianjing, temporarily living in Sima Guangshi's house" "Shao Yong, Shao Yaofu?" Gao Taotao asked him.  The name is naturally familiar and can be said to be like thunder.  "Yes!"Fukang said: "Mr. Shao Yong's level should be far higher than those officials in Si Tianjian who have nothing to do with their bodies!" "Is it appropriate to invite an outsider, Shao Yong, into the palace?" Queen Xiang hesitated slightly.  "The official's illness is important!" Zhao Fukang said: "The incident of the lightning strike at Funing Palace cannot be hidden. The foreign ministers already know it. It is okay not to mention the official's illness and only let Shao Yong take a look at this matter."  "Sister-in-law, what do you think?" "Okay!" Gao Taotao was naturally not suspicious and nodded: "Let Di Yong go and invite Shao Yong into the palace secretly." 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 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 546: When will the bright moon shine on me again?

    Shao Yong was summoned to the palace and came quickly!  When the Empress Dowager explained the reason in person, Master Shao Yong made some calculations and quickly gave the result!  "I was watching the sky at midnight a few days ago. The Emperor's Star was dim, and a guest star collided with the Ziwei Star from the south. The lightning strike on Funing Palace should be related to this." "South?" "Wang Anshi is from Linchuan (in Jiangxi Province), can he?  Is it the south?" Zhao Fukang added promptly.  "Is that so? Mr. Shao?" Gao Taotao asked softly.  Shao Yong shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry, but I only know a little bit about the sky, but I don't know how to read people!" The implication was very clear, and everyone understood it.  Zhao Baoan asked: "Is there anything else?" "No more!" "I heard that there was a black dragon soaring in Bianjing last night?" Zhao Baoan heard about this early in the morning and asked Si Tianjian about it.  Shao Yong nodded and said: "Yes, it is true. I also saw it. The Dragon King moved the clouds to spread rain, and the sky rained down. This is a sign of God's blessing on the Song Dynasty!" Master Shao Yong's reputation is credibility, five  After hearing this, the most eminent woman in the royal family was relieved!  In addition, Zhao Xu also woke up not long after, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.  Zhao Fukang helped Cao Shi away. Gao Taotao asked the queen to take good care of Xiang Shi, and then left with his daughter Zhao Baoan.  After returning to Qingshou Palace, Zhao Fukang told Mr. Cao the story of the future!  The reason why Shao Yong was recommended to the palace was naturally due to Lin Zhao¡¯s arrangement!  News from all aspects was immediately sent to Zhao Fukang in the palace through Cao Jian's channels, so she appeared in Kunning Palace in time.  Questioning Si Tianjian will happen sooner or later. They can't stop it at all. It is also very difficult and risky to bribe Si Tianjian.  Although I'm not sure if those "little people" could see any clues, things like this must be absolutely foolproof.  Fortunately, Shao Yong reminded him that it would be best to stop Si Tianjian's mouth first.  On the one hand, it is to protect Lin Zhao and his children. On the other hand, Shao Yong has close relations with many old party members such as Sima Guang. It is also in their interests to attack Wang Anshi.  With Zhao Fukang¡¯s identity and Shao Yong¡¯s reputation and talent, he can do it with a little guidance.  In this way, even if Si Tianjian has other opinions, he may not be embarrassed to say them out.  After all, Master Shao Yong's status in the metaphysics world of the Song Dynasty is unparalleled. Who dares to disagree with him?  Even if you say it, who would believe it?  In fact, this is indeed the case. Si Tianjian An Chongning did find that Zhao Xu's imperial fortune was conflicted. As for the source of the conflictit seems to beAn Chongning is doubtful. Is it possible that the throne will change hands or even change of dynasties?  ?  If you saw it wrong, you must have seen it wrong!  An Chongning was in disbelief. Shao Yong's conclusion came out just at this time. An Jianzheng was immediately relieved. He was indeed wrong!  Master Shao is the authority, and he is definitely not wrong in thinking so.  How dare you speak nonsense about the subjugation of the country?  At least he didn't dare to take any chances.  As a result, the matter was revealed, and all responsibility fell on Wang Anshi.  After hearing the explanation, Mrs. Cao smiled and said: "So that's what happened. Minyan's child is really lucky. He was born a dragon. It's really good!" "No, it can be seen that Dongyang is destined by fate. Shao Yong  When all the characters come to join him, everyone is waiting for him!" Zhao Fukang's face was full of smiles, and she was naturally happy that her brother had a great career ahead of him.  "Yeah!" Mrs. Cao was convinced. Her grandson stayed in her daughter-in-law's belly for more than nine months, and it never rained in the Song Dynasty for nine months.  When he was born, heavy rain poured down, black dragons soared, and thunder and lightning struck the Funing Palace. This child's fate is evident.  "It doesn't matter if Minyan is born, right?" Although it was not a difficult delivery, Chai Minyan must have suffered a lot for such a long time.  "It doesn't matter, the child was born at the beginning of Zizheng!" Zhao Fukang said: "Shao Yong has calculated that such a birth date is a destiny of wealth and wealth, which can easily arouse others' suspicion, so it is time to lie and claim that he was born ugly. Therefore, he is smart.  Although she suffered a little, it doesn't matter. Besides, she has superb medical skills and will definitely take care of it herself." "That's good. Does the child have a name yet?  "Let's give it a name!" Cao said in a deep voice: "I will definitely change my surname to Lin in the future. I will give it a name that sounds good to both of them!" "That's right!"  Those with the character Bian are the generation below, Zhongzhen and the others are Bian with the character 'page'" Mr. Cao muttered to himself. In ancient times, there was a tradition of naming according to the character Bian.  Zhao Fukang shook his head and said: "The edge of the word 'page' is too obvious, maybe it will cause others toI doubt it, why not change it!  " "What is good?  " "Not as good as the waterside, right?"  Zhao Fukang said: "It rained as soon as the child was born, and there was a good omen of a black dragon rising into the sky."  " "Beside the water, that's fine!  Ms. Cao thought for a moment and said, "Let's call him Lin Hong. The wild geese fly high and the ambitions of the swans fly high. This child must also have great ambitions in the future!"  " "Okay, what a good name, I'll call you Zhao Hong in the future!  "Zhao Fukang smiled and turned to Cao Jian to deliver the news. Cao said: "Send the jade Ruyi and Changming Suo I prepared together!  "    "OK!  " "After the full moon, let them bring the child into the palace and let me see!  " "That's natural!  Zhao Fukang smiled and said, "I'm also waiting to see what my little nephew looks like!"  " ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Hong'er, do you like the name your grandmother gave you?  "In the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, Lin Zhao is having fun again, which is his favorite thing at the moment. After several days of heavy rain, the water in the canal swelled, returning to the state before the drought, and shipping naturally resumed. The Ministry of Industry  The official duties were completed, and he, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was naturally out of work. In addition, Zhao Xu was still seriously ill and the court meeting was cancelled, so Lin Zhao had not been out recently and stayed at home to accompany his wife and children. On the ninth day of May, Zhe Wenxin also gave birth!  She gave birth to a daughter. With a son and two daughters in her arms, Lin Zhao was extremely happy. As the only eldest son, Lin Hong's position was naturally very stable.  Everyone knows that no matter how many sons Lin Zhao has in the future, Lin Hong will be the unshakable heir, so the ladies have no objections. As the grandmother, Lin Zhao will naturally not object to naming the child.  "Hong" is also a good word, so it was decided that the daughter Zhe Wenxin gave birth to would be named Xiuning. She is cute, cute and cute!  " Gu Yuelun looked at the children and the pregnant Mu Sihong. He felt envious and hoped that he could become a mother as soon as possible. "Husband, have all the relevant matters been settled?  "Chai Minyan has always been thinking about this matter. In addition to her husband, it also involves her son, so she is naturally more worried. "It's already settled, you don't have to worry, just take good care of Hong'er!  Lin Zhao warned: "After the full moon, remember to take Hong'er to the palace. Both the empress and the eldest sister want to see him!"  "    "good!  " "But there is one thing, Min Yan and Wen Xin, I am afraid I will disappoint you!  " "What's the matter?  " Lin Zhao said apologetically: "If Zhao Xu's illness is still not good, then I'm afraid the child's full moon banquet will not be a big event!  " "It doesn't matter, husband, just love the child more!"  "The two ladies are known for their understanding and understanding, and naturally they will not have any emotions. As expected, Zhao Xu was ill for more than a month, and it was not until mid-June that he gradually recovered. After recovering from the illness, the first thing he did was to go to the toilet  It is to deal with many major matters that have been put on hold! The project of rebuilding the Funing Palace is already in progress. Those are all small matters. The personnel changes are the key point. Everyone in the palace and outside the palace are watching this. Zhao Xu has been ill for a month.  The order was delayed for a month, and the edict to depose Wang Anshi had not been issued for a long time. The officials were a little anxious. When his throne and body were involved, Zhao Xu would naturally not hesitate to depose Wang Anshi.  But he did not go so far as to exterminate all of them and force other accusations. Not only that, Zhao Xu was still very polite to Wang Anshi, because he had not given up on the reform! Perhaps there were some problems in the reform that needed to be corrected, but he could not go too far and hit them all with one stick.  Should you die? Therefore, the reform must be reserved. At the same time, Zhao Xu realized that if the old party was allowed to abolish the new law under their coercion, what authority would he have as an emperor?  ? The new law must be retained, and the new party must be retained. The only one who can go is Wang Anshi! "Jiefu, I wanted to keep you, but the Queen Mother and the officials didn't agree, so I can only wrong you!"  " Wang Anshi burst into tears with gratitude and said: "Your Majesty said something serious. It is really difficult for Your Majesty to make things difficult because of the minister's fault" "Okay, let's not say any polite words. There is no need for this between you and me, the monarch and my ministers. Let's get down to business!  "Originally, the two of them were a model of mutual understanding and trust between monarch and minister, but they still could not withstand the test of reality. "After you leave, the new law will continue. I wonder who Jiefu would preside over?  "For some important positions, the emperor would often seek the opinions of former ministers before re-appointing them. The recommended candidates are more likely to be adopted. " Lu Hui??, he is a talent, and only he can do it alone!  "Wang Anshi didn't think much about it. Firstly, it was because of his trust in this student. Secondly, there are really only a handful of new party talents, and only one Lu Huiqing can get on the stage. "Okay, I also think it can only be him!  "Zhao Xu agreed with this. In fact, there is really no extra choice. "You go ahead. I may invite you back when necessary.  " Wang Anshi's eyes suddenly brightened, and he left with some regrets and a bit of relief. Subsequently, Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict: Prime Minister Wang Anshi came out of Jiangning Mansion and returned to the place where he started five years ago. On the same day, Hanlin scholar Lu Huiqing was appointed  In order to participate in political affairs, he became deputy prime minister! Although the officials of the old party were not happy, the emperor was firm and had to accept it. After all, the big tree of Wang Anshi had fallen, and a little Lu Huiqing could not do anything.  Langhua! Wang Anshi did not stay in Bianjing and left immediately. Wang Yuze still served as the minister of Tianzhang Pavilion, and he was still ill, so he stayed in Bianjing and passed by Guazhou.  While crossing the river, I remembered an old poem of mine: Between Jingkou and Guazhou, Zhongshan is only separated by several mountains. The spring breeze is green on the south bank of the river. When will the bright moon shine on me again? (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 547: The Wind Rises in Hezhou

    When will the bright moon shine back on me?  This is indeed Wang Anshi¡¯s heartfelt emotion and expectation. There are too many helplessness in leaving Bianjing. If it is an honest failure, that¡¯s it, but it is the so-called change of heaven.  He had no choice but to accept it, but he didn¡¯t believe it in his heart, so he wasn¡¯t convinced.  How can one give up on reform so easily?  Especially Zhao Xu¡¯s words before leaving gave him hope that maybe one day, it would be possible to go back.  It was precisely because of this consideration that he spared no effort to push Lu Huiqing up.  I just hope that this student can stick to the foundation of the reform and hope for the future!  But Lu Huiqing didn't seem to think so. When he heard Wang Anshi's emotion, he just sneered coldly.  Once upon a time, the teacher-student friendship between them had broken down, but Wang Anshi never noticed it.  The reason why Lu Huiqing stayed with Wang Anshi was to stabilize his status and power and wait for this day to come!  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out of the blue, he was able to reach this point and surpassed those of his same year, becoming the best, the best in the entire Song Dynasty.  Although the deputy prime minister ranks last among the eight princes in the two palaces, he is the leader of the new party. With the emperor's firm support behind him, his position is naturally unshakable.  The most important thing is power, which is what Lu Huiqing has been looking forward to for a long time.  Only when you have power can you stand high and take revenge!  As for the friendship between teachers and students, it has long been forgotten.  Wang Anshi is gone. If you leave, never come back again.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao also heard about this and just smiled.  Wang Anshi is unwilling after all!  But this time around, many things have been decided.  When will the bright moon shine on me again? In the original history, not long after the first Prime Minister was dismissed, Wang Anshi had a comeback.  But not long after, he dismissed the prime minister for the second time and completely left the power center of the Song Dynasty.  Now this time, what will happen to Wang Anshi?  Is there any possibility of being together again?  ?Perhaps as he said in his own poem.  The spring breeze turns green on the south bank of the river, it¡¯s not impossible!  But it doesn¡¯t matter anymore, the end result is the same.  This time due to the drought, Lin Zhao is undoubtedly the winner!  Having forced Wang Anshi away, Zhao Xu's strength was undoubtedly greatly affected.  His hesitation in dismissing the prime minister was a huge blow to his image as a wise and wise man, and many officials were dissatisfied.  As for the lightning strike at Funing Palace.  It had a huge impact on the emperor's prestige.  This kind of thing will be recorded in the annals of history, and may even be criticized in future generations.  All in all, Zhao Xu suffered a considerable loss in both prestige and strength.  As for Lin Zhao, not to mention the placement of some "confidants", Shao Yong's affiliation is undoubtedly the biggest gain.  ??Inadvertently, a large network has been formed around Lin Zhao.  The characters in the network may not be known to him yet, but they are inevitably on his side.  The balance of strength has changed once again, and the day when we will publicly confront Zhao Xu is not far away!  ??Especially after Zhao Xu fell into a coma this time, it became particularly urgent. If there is another critical moment, it will be really annoying if he is not qualified to inherit the throne!  In this way, the spring and summer of Xining¡¯s five years passed.  For the Song Dynasty.  The rains have taken away the drought, and things are finally getting better.  As for the issue of border negotiations between Song and Liao, Shen Kuo lived up to his expectations. His rich geographical knowledge allowed him to handle the negotiations with ease. He also quoted classics and argued hard, making it difficult for the Liao people to argue.  The final result was that the watersheds of several large rivers at the border between the two countries were determined as the national boundary.  This is customary.  The most important thing is that the Song Dynasty did not suffer any losses from this, which is commendable!  Shen Kuo can be described as a great achievement!  The Liao Kingdom was very angry!  Especially the mission of Su Che and Cai Jing to Goryeo caused the King of Goryeo to favor the Song Dynasty. Liaodong, the ancestral land of Khitan, was threatened, so he did not dare to use force against the Song Dynasty easily.  The pressure on the northern border has been reduced a lot.  Yelujun was very angry about this, especially after hearing that everything was Lin Zhao's suggestion, he felt even more unhappy.  Is it possible that you really can't compare to this person?  They just sent a few people lightly, and they were able to see the trick.  Destroy all your own arrangements?  This greatly frustrated the prince of Liao, who was known for his intelligence!  He still didn¡¯t know that the merchants of the Song Dynasty were quietly heading towards the white mountains and black waters of Liaodong through Goryeo and the Bohai Sea.  The Jurchens there have begun to exchange ginseng and mink skins for gold, and then metals, weapons, armors In the Song Dynasty, after entering July, Zhao Xu's body has basically recovered. ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡The storm gradually passed, and Zhao Xu could finally breathe a sigh of relief.  But sometimes it just happens to be so evil. Maybe it was because Zhao Xu had a bad year this year. Two concubines gave birth to two sons for him.  Unfortunately, he could not wait for his happiness, and both children died in infancy.  At this point, Zhao Xu had a total of five sons who died young and still has no descendants.  Zhao Xu was already anxious about the issue of his heirs, and now he was even more anxious.  When he was seriously ill and in a coma, he vaguely heard his mother and grandmother discussing, after the brother finally got there, he made his younger brother Zhao Hao his heir.  This is something he doesn't want to see. Even if he dies, his son must take the throne!  After Taizong succeeded to the throne, what happened to the heirs of Emperor Taizu? We must learn from the past and take precautions!  As a result, Zhao Xu worked harder on the concubines' bellies.  ¡°In recent times, the concubine named Zhu is the one I love the most.  At the same time, Queen Xiang diligently and carefully took care of her husband when he was seriously ill, which also won Zhao Xu's love and favor.  It didn¡¯t take long for him to recover from his serious illness, and coupled with the continuous blows, Zhao Xu¡¯s health was not in good condition.  Working so hard in the palace, the body naturally becomes more and more deficient, and sometimes even becomes unable to cope with it.  But Zhao Xu did not listen to the imperial doctor's advice and take good care of his body. Instead, he began to take tiger and wolf medicine to ensure that he was still as strong as a tiger and a tiger.  Finally, after a period of hard work, both Empress Xiang and Concubine Zhu were pregnant. While Zhao Xu was excited, his body became increasingly exhausted.  Bianjing spent the summer in peace!  But this year was destined to be unrest. The summer heat in Bianjing had not yet faded, and the northwest of the empire began to be turbulent.  The problem this time was not with Xixia, but with Tubo. To be precise, it was Hezhou Tubo.  During the Song Dynasty, Tubo was far less powerful than it was during the Tang Dynasty, and had fallen into a state of fragmentation.  Among them, Hehuang and Tubo are the most powerful and have the most connections with the Song Dynasty.  During the reign of Hehuang Tubo¡¯s predecessor Zampujiao Siluo, he was very powerful and occupied a large area of ??land centered on Hehuang, dominating the western frontier.  Even on par with Xixia, it is the fourth most powerful country in East Asia.  "It is a pity that after the death of Jiao Siluo, a split occurred within Hehuang Tubo.  Zanpu Dongzhen, who came to the throne, did not have the same prestige and ability as his father, and his control over various Tubo ministries was much worse.  All that can be controlled now is a piece of the Huangshui River Basin. Although other places are nominally affiliated, they are actually independent.  Among them, the one with the most special relationship should be Dong Xiang's brother Xiang Xiang in Hezhou. Xiang Xiang was not favored by Jiao Siluo because of his mother and grandfather, and he also had conflicts with Dong Xiang.  Since his father's death, he has established himself in Hezhou. The Song Dynasty and Xixia intended to use him as a buffer zone between Hehuang and Tubo, so they both acquiesced and supported his existence.  Dong Xiang also hoped that Xiang Xiang's tribe could separate Hehuang and the Song Dynasty, so as to avoid the conflict between the two powers and the frontal oppression of the Song Dynasty army.  But this strange balance will eventually be broken.  Zhao Xu, the emperor of the Song Dynasty in Bianjing City, was a restless man. He had always wanted to expand the territory, which coincided with Wang Anshi's idea of ??restoring the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties.  Although Wang Anshi left, Zhao Xu's determination never changed.  A few years ago, he sent Wang Shao to the northwest to prepare for war against Tibet.  After the Battle of Qingzhou against Xixia, Wang Shao made outstanding achievements and gained deep trust from Zhao Xu. Now he has commanded the military affairs of Huanqing Road and Qinfeng Road, with his troops pointed directly at Hehuang.  It is not possible to send troops for no reason, so Zhao Xu¡¯s order to Wang Shao was to wait for the opportunity.  The Tubo people seemed to have noticed this, especially the Tubo in Hezhou, which was close to the Song Dynasty. Their young leader Mu Zheng was a talented person, and he had always been very strict with the people below him. He paid tribute on time every year, leaving no excuse for the Song Dynasty.  Wang Shao had no choice but to wait silently. Until not long ago, he finally got a golden opportunity.  The leader of Tubo in Hezhou is dead!  For a country, it is easy for turmoil to occur when the emperor dies.  The same goes for a tribe.  Especially for a tribe like Hezhou, which is surrounded by enemies and dangers.  Mu Zheng is very busy during this period. He has to deal with his father's funeral and control the internal power of Hezhou.  At the same time, we must also be prepared for sneak attacks from Hehuang, Xixia, and the Song Dynasty.  After all, human energy is limited. Mu Zheng was too busy, so he relaxed a lot of control over his subordinates.  "Perhaps Hezhou was too poor, and the Tibetan warriors under Mu Zheng's control were very depressed, so they relaxed a little and rebounded violently.  A Song Dynasty caravan passing here was robbed, a nearby Han village was ransacked, some people were killed and injured, and women were raped by the Tubo people.  When something like this happens,The people were naturally very angry, and the conflict with Tubo in Hezhou deepened for a while.  The truth, this is the truth that I have been waiting for for a long time!  Wang Shao naturally would not let it go. After receiving the news, he immediately mobilized his army to enter the border with Hezhou, and took action before Mu Zheng punished the murderer and took the initiative to apologize.  The euphemistic name is to suppress bandits, but the real intention is obvious!  At first, Mu Zheng wanted to settle the matter, but then he discovered that the situation was far worse than imagined. The people of the Song Dynasty were extremely ambitious.  For a time, the Song Dynasty and Tubo in Hezhou were at war with each other.  While Wang Shao was dispatching troops and generals, the six hundred miles urgent memorial was also sent to the Chui Gong Hall in Bianjing!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 548: Pointing Generals

    The Hezhou incident happened very suddenly, and Wang Shao completely killed it first and played it later.  "However, Zhao Xu had his word first and would immediately take action whenever there was an opportunity. Therefore, Wang Shao was not at fault.  When the news reached Bianjing, there was a sudden shock in the court.  There were constant disputes at the court meeting, and the core focus was how to resolve this matter?  The trivial matter is reduced to peace of mind?  Or go to war and fight with swords?  This debate is definitely not as neat as the previous one that deposed Wang Anshi.  The officials all held their own opinions, and even the old party had different opinions. For a while, everyone had their own rhetoric.  Some people believe that the Song Dynasty has just experienced a drought. Although some crops with short growth cycles were replanted in time after the rain, it is an indisputable fact that the harvest will be poor this autumn. In this case, it is not appropriate to launch a war.  After all, the initiative this time is in the hands of Song Dynasty, and there is room for choice.  Some people also believe that the Tibetan people in Xiaohe Prefecture actually robbed the Song Dynasty caravans and harmed the people of the Song Dynasty. They must be taught a lesson, otherwise where is the power of God?  The most important reason is to capture Hezhou and march into Hehuang, thereby surrounding Xixia from both sides and laying the foundation for relieving the northwest border troubles. It will be much easier to deal with Xixia in the future.  As soon as the remarks were made, some people jumped out to object. Hehuang and Tubo were allies of the Song Dynasty. They praised that Pu Dong Fei and Mrs. Qiao had both accepted the canonization of the Song Dynasty and were vassals of the Song Dynasty.  Two years ago, Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhaocai had just visited Qingtang City as an envoy to deepen friendly relations with him.  If we send troops brazenly now, it would be against morality and may cause shock to many vassal countries.  He also emphasized that the Song Dynasty was a country of etiquette and could not be so unreasonable.  All in all, there are opinions from all sides.  In this case, no one can convince anyone. There is only one way, and that is to respectfully ask for a holy judgment and ask the emperor to make a decision.  Zhao Xu himself agreed to send troops to start a war.  He himself has such a grand idea, opening up territories and pursuing side achievements.  The first person he chose was Hehuang Tubo.  On the one hand, it is in line with the strategy and tactics, on the other hand, it may not mean that it is a soft persimmon.  With the current strength of the Song Dynasty, it would not easily dare to go to war with Liao and Xixia.  Wang Shao has been in Northwest China for a long time and has been preparing for this.  Train the army, prepare weapons and food, and gather intelligence.  Before Shen Kuo left the northwest, he also helped him make a sand table in the Hehuang area.  Preparations in all aspects are sufficient and the conditions for war are fully met.  This is in line with the interests of the Song Dynasty!  At the same time, starting a war is also in line with Zhao Xu¡¯s personal needs and interests!  The drought and the turmoil surrounding Wang Anshi's resignation as prime minister had dealt a huge blow to his prestige. At this time, something was needed to divert the attention of the courtiers and the people.  Since Taizu.  After Taizong unified the Central Plains, the Song Dynasty never had any grand opening of borders.  If Hezhou can open up the situation this time, there is no doubt that his imperial achievements can be added to his achievements, which is comparable to that of Taizu and Taizong.  For an emperor, this was extremely attractive.  As long as it succeeds, who will care about lightning striking Funing Palace?  Who would say that the emperor's political conduct was wrong?  Use achievements to cover up mistakes.  This is a commonly used method.  Zhao Xu Tai wanted to prove himself. He used to use reform methods, but now he has a soft spot for side skills!  It¡¯s not just this aspect that diverts attention. Although Wang Anshi has left, the new law has not been repealed.  Officials of the old party have recently been pursuing the new party and suppressing the new law.  Zhao Xu had taken great pains, but he could not break with the officials of the old party. This was why he was troubled.  If a war breaks out at this time.  So will there still be debates about this in the court?  It is precisely because of these many considerations that Zhao Xu¡¯s personal opinion is to start a war!  But the courtiers still had objections. Even though Zhao Xu publicly expressed his decision, some people still wrote letters to dissuade him.  ¡°Officials from the three departments said that due to drought, the food harvest would fail if war breaks out.  Food and grass may be unsustainable.  Zhao Xu disagreed with this at all, saying that there were sufficient military grain reserves in the northwest, which could be supplied for one or two years without any problem, and there was no need to transport grain and grass from the interior.  At the same time, Zhao Xu also said.  Wang Shao has already taken action, and the situation at this time is already imminent and has to be fired.  What would happen if I stopped now?  The Song Dynasty did not dare to go to war?  What will be the consequences if word of this situation spreads?  Others will think that the Song Dynasty is weak and lacks the courage to go to war. So what is the reaction of the hostile countries, as well as the many tribes and vassal parliaments on the border?  The prestige and intimidation of the Song Dynasty will be greatly reduced. How will the dynasty gain a foothold in the future if it loses all its dignity?  This reason is also real. The key is that Wang Shao has already taken action. He will kill first and then show off. The price of cancellation is really too high.  When it comes to the prestige and deterrence of the Song Dynasty, the problem becomes serious.  &nbsp; If we give up this time and more vassal countries come out to cause trouble in the future, wouldn't the ministers who opposed today be guilty?  No one is willing to bear such a crime.  As long as you are determined about something, you can always find more reasons to support yourself.  Zhao Xu also said that now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  It was the Tubo people's looting that created the excuse. The Song Dynasty's masters were famous for avenging the people and punishing the criminals.  At the same time, after last year's Battle of Suizhou, Xixia's vitality was severely damaged, and the domestic political situation was unstable, so it would not easily intervene.  The envoys of the Song Dynasty went to Goryeo and effectively contained the Liao Kingdom.  With Liao and Xixia not participating, the Song Dynasty undoubtedly lost a lot of constraints and had the energy and strength to deal with Tubo, which greatly increased the possibility of success.  Opportunities like this that satisfy all aspects are really rare. It¡¯s so hard to find one, so how can you let it go? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Zhao Xu did not punish others by exaggerating others' ambitions and destroying his own prestige. Instead, he expressed great confidence.  As the coach, Wang Shao, with the cooperation of many generals such as Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo, are you still afraid that he will not be able to win?  The Song army could defeat Xixia by the Wuding River, but couldn't they defeat the Tubo people?  With this, the decision has been finalized to start a war against Tubo in Hezhou!  Although it is only targeted at Hezhou, everyone knows that if the war goes well, Wang Shao's army will definitely aim directly at Qingtang City!  The next step is to mobilize troops and generals. Wang Shao¡¯s few men alone are simply not enough. The scale of the war in Hehuang will definitely not be small this time.  It was inevitable to send more manpower to prepare for a rainy day. The Privy Council also quickly responded and sent relevant generals to the northwest.  Since we are choosing manpower, for the northwest, it is best to choose generals who are familiar with Hehuang.  But in Bianjing City, when it comes to understanding Hehuang, who can compare with Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao?  Two years ago, Lin Zhao was sent as an envoy to Hehuang and Tubo and went to Qingtang City.  Coincidentally, due to rain and avoiding the Xixia people, they went not to Lanzhou but to Hezhou.  There were absolutely few Song Dynasty generals who had walked this road. Lin Zhao was one of them, and he was a thoughtful person.  He had expected this battle back then, so he knew a lot about the mountains and landforms along the way.  The terrain is only one aspect, the most important thing is the understanding of the Tubo people and generals.  In recent years, it seems that only Lin Zhao has had close contact with the Tubo people.  If it were anyone else, they would definitely not take Qingyi Jieguizhang, Mu Zheng and others seriously, but Lin Zhao knew that these young men were the best generals in Tubo at present.  In the original history, they were the ones who caused Jing Sili to suffer a great loss, leading to the disastrous defeat of Tabaicheng.  The Privy Council knew about Lin Zhao's experience, so in the memorial for dispatching generals, the name of Marquis Weiyuan was prominently listed.  Not only the Privy Council, but also Lin Zhao's name was on another memorial.  Wang Shao included a postscript in his report to Zhao Xu on the military situation. If the imperial court decided to go to war, please transfer Lin Zhao to the front line.  When the coach calls someone by name, it is naturally extraordinary.  The understanding of Hehuang is one thing, and Weiyuanhou's march and combat are also ambiguous.  Whether it was the Battle of Qingzhou where Liang Yimi was captured, or the Empress Dowager Liang was defeated in Wudinghe, Lin Zhao's military ability was really beyond doubt.  At this time, many people discovered that Weiyuan Hou was really versatile in both civil and military affairs, and even made outstanding contributions to the management of the Yellow River.  In the Song Dynasty, simple military generals may often be looked down upon. For example, Di Qing, even though he had made extraordinary achievements, was still not accepted by the scholar-bureaucrat class!  But the situation is different for military generals with civilian backgrounds, such as Wang Shao, who became a Jinshi in the second year of Jiayou's reign.  Although Marquis Weiyuan had never taken the imperial examination, he was a Jinshi conferred by the emperor, and he also developed from the grassroots level of the civil service.  As far as the poetry works currently circulating are concerned, Lin Shilang's talent and learning are also extraordinary.  Because the war in Hezhou started, the name of Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao once again attracted widespread attention!  As for Lin Zhao himself, he was not surprised by this. As soon as the news of Wang Shao's troops in Hezhou came back, he expected such a result.  This is also the situation he has been waiting for for a long time. Xihe Kaibian finally kicked off!  "It's just as the young master expected!" Di Qing was filled with admiration for this. What Lin Zhao was sure of happened as scheduled.  "Humph, it will happen sooner or later. Now this time is very suitable for my taste!" Lin Zhao smiled. He only roughly remembered that there was a war with Tubo during the Xining period, but it was difficult to determine the specific time.  "Young master, you plan to take the initiative, or are you?" Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Whatever, I heard that Wang Shao called me by name. No matter whether I take the initiative or not, Hezhou is bound to go. If you are too proactive, your motives may be suspected, and vice versa.  It¡¯s not good to think about serving the country! After thinking about it, I plan to write a memorial and put forward my suggestions for the battle of Hezhou!¡± ¡°That¡¯s great, get the best of both worlds!¡±The young master will undoubtedly be the hero of the Song Dynasty, and his prestige will be unprecedentedly enhanced!  " Lin Zhaodao: "The most important thing is military power. Zhao Xu's strength has been weakened a lot. It's time for us to add weight. The Western Army is too important to us!  "    "yes!  Di Qing said: "This matter still needs detailed planning!"  " "Forgetting all that, my memorial has been handed in. Now I'm just waiting for the imperial edict!  "

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 549: Allies

    The edict came out soon, and Weiyuan Hou Lin Zhao was appointed as General Xuanwei and went to the northwest to participate in the war against Hezhou.  Zhao Xu valued Lin Zhao very highly. Lin Zhao's military talents and his understanding of Hehuang and Tubo showed that he was qualified for this position.  With Wang Shao here, plus Lin Zhao, with two capable confidants, we will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.  Lin Zhao naturally couldn¡¯t ask for this.  Going to the northwest is not just for military exploits, but more importantly, to further control the Western Army.  The relationship between the Ori family and the Tane family is only part of it, and they have to be controlled by themselves.  Knowing that Lin Zhao was going to the battlefield, the female relatives at home were naturally a little worried.  Needless to say, Cao and Zhao Fukang, many wives were even more reluctant to leave, among which Mu Sihong was the strongest.  According to this rhythm, when I give birth to a child, my husband will definitely not be around, which is somewhat regretful.  ¡° However, after they learned Lin Zhao¡¯s true identity, they all understood that her husband was a person who did important things, so they would not interfere in any decision and would strongly support him.  It was precisely because of this that Lin Zhao felt relieved and left Bianjing safely.  Before leaving, Zhao Xu specially announced Lin Zhao to the palace and gave him some more instructions.  "Dongyang, Hezhou is a trivial matter, but you know the important point!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "I and General Wang are both concerned about the Hehuang matter, and they will do it according to the situation!" "Yes!" Zhao Xu  He nodded and said: "I have high hopes for the Hehuang matter. Dongyang must not let me down!" "Yes!" Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Dongyang, this battle is very important. I hope you will work with me to establish  His meritorious service will go down in history!" "I will definitely cherish this honor, and I promise not to disappoint His Majesty!" Lin Zhao thought to himself: Zhao Xu, don't worry, I will definitely give you a surprise.  "Okay, I'll wait!" It's early July, when there's just a hint of coolness in Bianjing.  Lin Zhao then set off with many generals.  Lin Zhao is a Marquis and General Xuanwei, and his official rank is high.  Zhao Xu also specifically decreed that in this battle, Wang Shao would be the commander-in-chief and Lin Zhao would be the deputy commander-in-chief and take charge of the northwest military affairs.  Commanders in their twenties were rare in the Song Dynasty.  But no one said no.  After all, it was the official who had spoken personally, and General Lin's ability was obvious to all.  The strategic planning of the Battle of Wuding River caused the Xixia people to suffer so many losses, and they also had the legendary experience of capturing the Xixia Prime Minister.  These are enough to explain the problem, otherwise it would not be possible to be made a marquis at a young age.  "As all the ladies and family members watched, Lin Zhao disappeared outside Bianjing City on a small white dragon.  Head to the northwest front.  Before that, Di Qing took a large number of Mingyue Sect's men to the northwest to serve as a frontline for Lin Zhao and collect intelligence.  As for Jiang Leiting, he stayed in Bianjing. After all, there were still many family members and affairs that needed to be dealt with here.  Especially the safety of the son's family cannot be ignored.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the same time as the Song Dynasty¡¯s army was mobilizing.  The one under the greatest pressure was Hezhou Tubo.  Mu Zheng has not had a peaceful sleep in recent times. His father Xiangzhan has just passed away. On the one hand, he has to attend to the funeral, and on the other hand, he must stabilize Hezhou and consolidate his position.  We must also be on guard against uncle Dong Fei, or the Song Dynasty and Xixia taking advantage of the situation to rob us.  I thought I was doing pretty well, but unfortunately things turned out to be the opposite, and I was still afraid of what might happen.  The generals on the outskirts of Hezhou actually took this opportunity to act recklessly.  Robbed the Song Dynasty caravan and killed some Song people.  Once the truth is confirmed, it cannot be changed!  When Mu Zheng received the news, he knew that the situation was not good. In order to control the situation from deteriorating further, he took action immediately.  All the generals involved in the evil deeds were arrested and sent to Xizhou to be dealt with by the Song Dynasty garrison.  And prepared generous gifts.  Someone should be sent to apologize to the local officials of the Song Dynasty.  This can be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous, but it is a pity that before their gifts can be sent, Wang Shao has already reacted until now.  Mu Zhengcai knew that things were far worse than imagined.  Wang Shao was the first to send troops, and the army pressed on the border to seek justice for the dead Song Dynasty people.  With his mouth blocked, Mu Zheng had no chance to apologize.  Nothing is necessary!  Mu Zheng was very smart, and he immediately realized the purpose of the Song Dynasty people.  Robbing the caravan and killing Song people, it doesn't matter.  If the Song Dynasty had no intention, it would only need to apologize and compensate.  But it was obvious that this time the Song Dynasty did not want to give up. This incident was just an excuse for them, an excuse to send troops.  This day has finally come!  Hezhou is a deformed existence, and the basis of its existence is to maintain a stable balance between the Song Dynasty, Xixia and Hehuang Tubo.  &nbsp; In the battle between Song and Xia last year, Xixia was defeated, and its influence in northwest affairs was weakening.  Then only the Song Dynasty and Hehuang and Tubo were left to confront each other.  In the past, maintaining a good relationship with each other was based on mutual use.  The Song Dynasty hoped to use Hehuang to contain Xixia. Now this kind of containment is temporarily useless. The people of the Song Dynasty will definitely want to take Hehuang.  Especially last year, during the Song-Xia War, the Song Dynasty asked Tubo to send troops to help.  But in fact, the two brothers Dong Zhan and Xiang Zhan tacitly maintained their neutrality and watched indifferently.  This incident alone laid the foundation for the rift between the Song Dynasty and Tubo.  The friendship between Tubo and the Song Dynasty was itself seeking the skin of a tiger.  The people of the Song Dynasty had long coveted Hehuang, and now it was revealed and gave them a reason to send troops.  Once the war breaks out, Hezhou will definitely bear the brunt.  Mu Zheng is very aware of his own strength. After all, Hezhou is too small, a small area, and his strength is very limited.  As long as any force is willing, Hezhou can be conquered.  Hezhou simply does not have the capital to hold on and the strength to fight!     what to do? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Mu Zheng is not that kind of person. An ambitious person is definitely not willing to sit back and wait for death. What will happen if he surrenders to the Song Dynasty.  Maybe they will be given so-called courtesies, titles, titles, etc. It seems like there is unlimited honor and favor, but what happens next?  Nominally, I will be rewarded with a huge mansion! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? In fact?  Isn't it just house arrest? There will be no freedom at all in the future, and he may die suddenly for no reason, and his life will be completely over.  What is the difference between it and the Lord of Subjugation?  There is no dignity in living like that!  Therefore, we cannot surrender to the Song Dynasty no matter what, and we cannot take advantage of them like this.  Fight!  Must fight!  It¡¯s just that Hezhou¡¯s power is too weak, and it doesn¡¯t have the strength to fight the Song people!  Although it has the advantage of geographical location, the number of troops is too small to support a big war.  So you must find an ally for yourself!  Who else could it be besides him?  Mu Zheng had this awareness a long time ago, and now it will inevitably become a fact!  Even though there were conflicts before, now that the enemy is facing us, Mu Zheng believes that he will put the overall situation first.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 550: Dead Lips and Cold Teeth

    The ally Mu Zheng is looking for is none other than his uncle Dong Fei!  After all, Hezhou and Hehuang both belong to Tubo and are of the same race!  Even though there was a deep hatred before, Xiang Xiang and Dong Xiang were all brothers connected by blood. He, Mu Zheng, was also Dong Xiang Zanpu's nephew. After all, they were a family.  In the early years, due to the grievances during the Jiao Siluo era, there was always a conflict between Hehuang and Hezhou, but it was not a completely hostile relationship, but a special balance.  Hezhou is located to the east of Hehuang, close to the Song Dynasty, and is the buffer zone between the Hehuang Plateau and the Song Dynasty.  In this way, Tubo can be separated from the Song Dynasty and avoid unnecessary friction and conflict between the two powerful countries.  At the same time, Hezhou can barely be regarded as the barrier and gateway to Hehuang.  Now, the Song Dynasty army has invaded Hezhou and has actually threatened Hehuang.  Mu Zheng believed that his uncle Dong Fei would be anxious.  "It's impossible for him to not understand this truth!"  I heard that the young emperor of the Song Dynasty was very ambitious. Can his ambition be small?  Since he launched troops against Tubo, would his target be just a small Hezhou?  From the moment Wang Shao couldn't wait to launch his troops, the ambition of the Song people was obvious, and the Song people had a huge appetite!  If Hezhou is lost, the Song Dynasty army will definitely attack Hehuang, and Qingtang City will be in danger.  This is in line with the goals and interests of the Song Dynasty, and is also the trend that is currently exposed.  Mu Zheng believes that his uncle has realized this, so there is a possibility of forming an alliance.  After all, they are uncles and nephews. When foreign enemies invade, the conflicts within the family are no longer important. The right solution is to join forces to fight against foreign enemies.  Ever since.  On the one hand, Mu Zheng stepped up preparations and waited for the enemy.  On the other hand, people were urgently sent to Qingtang City.  He met his uncle Dong Fei and asked for alliance and assistance.  At the same time, they also sent people to meet Qing Yi in secret. There must be many short-sighted people in Qingtang City, or people who are timid and afraid of getting into trouble.  Others don¡¯t understand, but Qingyi and Gui Zhang will definitely understand. In the past two years, a tacit understanding has been formed between them.  With his persuasion in front of Zamp, the alliance should be a matter of course.  **Inseparable from ten.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang had already rushed back to Qingtang City. From the moment he received the news that Wang Shao was launching troops, he knew that trouble was coming, and it was very serious.  Although it is only Hezhou that is currently in crisis, the danger in Hehuang is not far away. The words of the Han family are so apt.  As the general stationed in the eastern part of Hehuang, he had the responsibility to meet Zanpu in time and report the news.  Return to Qingtang City.  Mu Zheng's messenger and the message to him have arrived.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang smiled softly.  This was expected, and it happened faster than expected. It seemed that he was very rational and decisive.  That's good, only in this way can cooperation be possible, and the next thing can go smoothly.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang knew it well and did not act rashly, but waited silently!  After the meeting with the Hezhou envoy, he went to the palace to meet with Zanpu Dong Zang.  In the main hall of the palace, Zanpu Dongzhen suddenly took his seat. Master Duoji, Ali Gu and Lin Bubi had already arrived ahead of him. The remaining seat was specially reserved for him Qingyi Jieguizhang.  The five most important people in Hehuang Tubo are all here. Of course, there is also Mrs. Qiao, who is aloof and far-sighted. She always stays behind the scenes.  "You must have heard why I called you here today!" Dong Xiang looked at Qing Yi and Guizhang, and said softly: "Guizhang came back in a hurry, but for this reason?" "Exactly!" Everyone all said  Obviously, others may not know about the war between the Song Dynasty and Hezhou, but as the core of the upper class of Tubo, they naturally know it.  Dong Zhan didn't panic at all, and seemed very calm from beginning to end. He said softly: "Gui Zhang, you came back from the east, so you should know the situation best. What is the situation over there now?" "When I left, the Song Army General  Wang Shao has led his army into Hezhou and has had a small-scale battle. The battle must have begun now!" Qing Yi Jie Guizhang reported truthfully.  One thing needs to be emphasized. Although Hezhou and Hehuang are adjacent to each other, they are not close to each other and are thousands of miles away.  Coupled with the difficult roads and various delays, it is not surprising that a trip of one or two months is not uncommon.  "In other words, a fierce battle has begun now?" Ali Gu looked solemn, obviously aware of the seriousness of the matter.  "Yes!" Qing Yi Jie Guizhang said: "However, the Song Dynasty also needed to mobilize troops and generals, so the scale of the war should not be very large, but it is hard to say how it will develop in the future." "I wonder how long Mu Zheng can last?  "It's hard to say when, but it's certain that he won't be able to hold on in the end," Qingyi said.Jie Guizhang gave a conclusion.  Dong Xiang coughed and said: "Mu Zheng is very self-aware, so he sent people to ask for help from us. I came to you today just to ask for your opinions." "Both Xiang Xiang and Mu Zheng are our great enemies.  They didn't have any fear or respect for us in the past, but now that they are in trouble, they want to ask for help. In my opinion, why should I care about their life or death?" Lin Bubi behaved very coldly and was unwilling to rescue.  Hearing this sentence, everyone present suddenly had their own thoughts.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang shook his head slightly, why would Zampu¡¯s own prince behave like this?  He is shortsighted and doesn't speak, and his words seem to be out of his mind.  At least when encountering such a big thing, you need to be careful in your words and actions. Taking the initiative to express yourself is based on sufficient wisdom and talent. He is not the material and can only be counterproductive.  But no matter what, he is Zamp¡¯s biological son, and he is likely to be Zamp in the future.  Qingyi Jieguizhang was very worried about the future of Tubo, and at the same time felt slightly embarrassed.  After all, he is a minister, and if he disagrees with him at every turn, he may be in a bad situation in the future!  Ali Gu was very happy. Everyone said that meeting teammates who are like pigs is very cheating, so meeting opponents who are like pigs is the greatest luck.  Lin Bubi was in such a situation. He was mediocre in terms of knowledge and talent, and he also made such moves that lowered his IQ and prestige from time to time.  Ali Gu felt that the outcome of the competition between them was already determined, and even if he was not Dong Xiang's biological child, he would still have a chance.  Master Duoji, as Dong Xiang¡¯s chief adviser, couldn¡¯t help but shake his head secretly, hating that iron cannot become steel. This may be Zamp¡¯s biggest regret in his life!  When his eyes fell on Zanpu, Dong Zang was surprisingly calm and asked: "Where are you?" Aligu immediately said: "I thought that although Hezhou and we are enemies, Mu Zheng and his son went to Zanpu.  How disrespectful. But after all, we are all Tubo people and descendants of the previous king. The most important thing is that we have a common enemy - the people of the Song Dynasty!  What? A few years ago, the Song Dynasty man named Lin Zhao came to Qingtang City to establish trade relations" Dong Fei was completely helpless this time. His son's two words betrayed him deeply, and he seemed so ignorant.  So immature.  Even though he had the intention to cultivate him, he In the past, he cared about when Lin Bubi would grow up. Now, he was wondering if it was possible for his son to grow up?  "Hezhou is the gateway to Hehuang. If the Song Dynasty people occupied Hezhou, their army would definitely point directly at Hehuang. At that time, we would have no buffer at all." Ali said: "The Song Dynasty people are ambitious. If they occupy Hezhou,  , It is definitely because of the jealousy of our rich Hehuang" "The Han people have a saying that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Our Hehuang and Hezhou are as close as our lips and teeth. Without lips, our teeth will be very cold. "  Master Dorji spoke. For him, it has nothing to do with which prince he protects. As Zampu's counselor, he only needs to make suggestions for Tibet!  "But how can lips be compared with teeth? Lips are light and thin, while teeth are hard and sharp. They are not the same!" Lin Bubi was already very stubborn, and for some unknown reason, he was very prejudiced against Mu Zheng and his son.  It is believed that with the strength of Hehuang and Tubo, they can resist the Song Dynasty alone.  Master Duoji could only smile helplessly at this and continued: "Although teeth are sharp, how can they compare with powerful fists? Although lips are thin, how can people swallow without them? Both are indispensable.  If Hezhou is gone, we in Hehuang will be really in danger. " "Yes, if Hezhou is occupied by the Song people, we will lose the barrier and the door will be opened," Ali Gu said.  Master Duoji supported himself, or perhaps it was coincidentally the same, and immediately echoed.  "Ali Gu, what do you think should be done?" Dong Zang remained as calm as ever, sitting on the throne and asking softly.  "Send troops immediately to help Mu Zheng and resist the Song army together!" After Ali Gu finished speaking, there was a hint of pride in the corner of his mouth.  "But in this way, doesn't it just give the Song people an excuse?" Lin Bubi objected: "Maybe they had no intention of attacking Hehuang. We sent troops, and they just used the excuse to attack Hehuang!" Lin Bubi objected  This sentence is not unreasonable, but it is too superficial and has no overall concept.  In line with the consistent style of the peace faction in many eras, the final outcome is usually not very good.  Dong Xiang was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Qing Yi and Jie Guizhang. He had no idea about the people in the palace.  "Gui Zhang, you are the commander-in-chief of the east and know the situation on the front line best. What do you think should be done?" Dong Xiang asked softly.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Guizhang thinks that what the two princes said has some truth, but I think that Hezhou is"Those who need to be rescued are inevitable. We are now firmly convinced that Hezhou is occupied by the Song people, and the situation in the future will be very bad."  Even if the Song people don't attack Hehuang, we will have trouble sleeping and eating.  Rather than facing difficulties in the future, it is better to nip them in the bud.  However, I do not recommend sending troops to rescue immediately. It is not that Hezhou cannot hold on for a while. We might as well wait for a while and observe the determination of the Song people and the development of the war.  If Mu Zheng really can't stand it anymore, it won't be too late for us to send troops to rescue him!  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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 551: The Xihe River Opens

    Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "As far as the relationship between Hehuang and Hezhou is so bitter, as long as Hezhou is attacked, we have to help, regardless of whether Hezhou asks for help. In fact, this is our self-prepared plan.  "Now that Mu Zheng has taken the initiative to ask for help, it shows that he is very sensible and understands the reality. This is conducive to mutual cooperation, which is naturally the best." Master Duoji asked: "General Guizhang, you said you wanted to send troops to help, but you didn't.  Why don¡¯t you advocate sending troops immediately?¡± Ali Gu also had this question. What is Qing Yi¡¯s attitude towards Guizhang?  I didn't want to offend him and Lin Bubi, but now it's obvious that both of them are offended!  But one thing he admitted was that Qing Yi Jie Guizhang's military ability was superior to his.  Maybe he really has a more unique insight!  Ali Gu regretted a little, feeling that he had been a little rash and perhaps should have thought more carefully.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "I think the current situation is mainly happening in Hezhou, so it is his responsibility to come forward to meet the enemy first. If Hezhou is threatened by more, then they will naturally move towards Qingtang City  "Furthermore, by consuming Mu Zheng's power in this process, if we successfully drive away the Song Dynasty people, we can control Hehuang." "Obviously, this is the intention of the fisherman to benefit from the snipe and the clam.  But Qingyi Jie Guizhang also said: "However, this level must be controlled well, and Mu Zheng cannot be completely destroyed, otherwise it will be very detrimental to the Song Army's subsequent operations. At the same time, we can also take this opportunity to understand the Song Army's  Strength, and fighting methods. If you get involved in the war early, it is not good to be completely on the opposite side of the Song Dynasty from the beginning. It is better to try it slowly." Dong Xiang nodded with satisfaction. Looking at this opinion, he is worthy of Hehuang Tubo.  The first young general.  No, the first general to be precise.  Qing Yi's Gui Zhang did not disappoint.  Very thoughtful.  A general must not only be brave in battle, but also need strategy, which the Han people call strategizing.  A general who only knows how to fight can only be a general. If he knows how to strategy and use tactics, he will be a commander-in-chief.  A commander who can win battles.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang has such qualities, Dong Zhan is very helpless, it would be great if his two sons had such knowledge and ability.  Let¡¯s not talk about Lin Bubi, he is too far behind, even Ali Gu can¡¯t think about the problem as well.     well!  Dong Xiang couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart.  What a fate!  Giving birth to a child is like a ghost seal, what a pity, what a pity!  But it¡¯s always good to have such a talented person. Having such a person to assist my son will make him feel more at ease!  It¡¯s just that they can get along well with each other. Can the monarch and his ministers complement each other?  Dong Xiang shook his head secretly as he didn't have to think about that much anymore. He didn't have the energy to plan things for a few years at the moment.  The ship will naturally go straight when it reaches the bridge. Let's talk about the future later. The top priority is to deal with the Song army.  "What Guizhang said makes sense, let Mu Zheng resist for a while!" Dong Zang would not object to the more utilitarian considerations. For a king, this is how he plays with power.  If you can take this opportunity to hold Hezhou in your hands, you will have your own strength.  And its influence throughout Tubo will be greatly improved.  At the same time, this entanglement can be completely resolved, the grievances of three generations.  Of course, Mu Zheng is his nephew after all, and he will not treat him badly.  "However, Guizhang, you must be prepared, organize the army, and be ready to go out to rescue Hezhou at any time!" Dong Xiang said this.  This is equivalent to confirming Qingyi Jieguizhang's position as commander-in-chief.  "Yes!" Master Duoji said: "Also, I need to know more about the commander-in-chief and the main generals of the Song Army. I believe it will be very useful in battle." Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Yes. Already there are  I understand a little bit, the coach is Wang Shao, and the deputy coach is Lin Zhao who was sent to Qingtang City a few years ago. ""Is it him?" Ali Gu was suddenly surprised. Speaking carefully, there was a grudge between him and Lin Zhao.  .  When Lin Zhao went to Qingtang City as an envoy, he had maintained a good relationship with him and had certain alliances of interests.  Unexpectedly, it broke up in the end, and Ali Gu also revealed the news to Liang Yimi, causing the Xixia people to ambush Lin Zhao on the way.  Just such a thing can be regarded as a complete rift.  If they really encountered a frontline battle, Lin Zhao would definitely not let him go, and was he his opponent?  Thinking of that heroic young man from the Song Dynasty, even if he asked himself secretly, Ali didn't have much confidence!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Wang Shao was a famous general in the northwest during the Song Dynasty and was quite capable; Lin Zhao is a rookie, but judging from the contact with him a few years ago, this person is not simple, and he is very resourceful and talented.  Yes. The most important thing is that he knows our Tubo very well. This is the most troublesome and will definitely be difficult to deal with. Last year he captured Liang Yimi and defeated the Xixia people at Wuding River.?And this person needs to be especially careful.  At the same time, there are also Jing Sili, Liu Changzuo, and I heard that the famous Western Army generals of the Song Dynasty, Zhong Jia and Zhe Jia, will participate in the battle. The opponent's strength is really not weak. I am afraid this battle will not be easy!  " Qing Yi Jie Guizhang sighed sincerely. The pressure on his shoulders is really not small! Having said this, Dong Felt also showed a hint of worry on his face! They have many ideas, but they all seem a little idealistic.  , seems to have always believed that Tubo will be able to defeat the Song army, but when he heard that the Song army had such a strong lineup, he couldn't help but wonder, this battle is dangerous, will Tibet be able to win? ~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao has also thought about this issue, but he has a firm belief that this battle must be won! This battle is too important, not only is it related to  The future national destiny and national policies of the Song Dynasty are more related to his own destiny. If he wins, he will become a world-famous hero, and his prestige and influence will definitely increase. Only in this way can he have the capital to compete with Zhao Xu.  Well, the most important thing is military power! So before arriving in the northwest, Lin Zhao tried his best to play the role of deputy commander, and appointed appropriate generals. Needless to say, Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo could develop vigorously if they had friendship and kindness.  , Now they have been transferred by Wang Shao. It doesn't matter, they will plan slowly after they go! On this basis, Lin Zhao also sent a letter to Zhong E and transferred Zhong Shidao to the front line.  Transferring Zhe Kexing's son Zhe Keda and his cousin Zhe Kerou to the front line, how can we do this battle without our own team? As for Wang Shao, let's talk about it later! The relationship between this person and Zhao Xu is too close.  , I definitely don¡¯t dare to contact him without complete certainty. It seems that I can only find an opportunity to get him away from the northwest. But everything is too early to say. Now we can only make plans. The specific situation can only wait until the front line.  It depends on the situation later. Act accordingly, act according to circumstances, and use a flexible plan! By the time Lin Zhao arrived in Xizhou, Wang Shao had already launched a vigorous attack on Hezhou.  !

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 552: Waiting for Opportunities

    At the end of July, Lin Zhao rushed to Xizhou, which happened to be the season when the autumn wind first arrived!  It was only then that Lin Zhao discovered that there were not many Song troops gathered in Xizhou, only twenty to thirty thousand people.  However, it is more than enough to deal with the Tubo in Hezhou, but if they advance further towards Hehuang, they may not have enough troops.  When he first arrived in Xizhou, Lin Zhao naturally wanted to meet the coach Wang Shao.  Wang Shao was naturally very happy about Lin Zhao's arrival. This was the person he specifically asked the emperor to ask for.  This battle entered Hezhou, but the generals under his command did not know much about Hezhou. After all, for a long time, for the Western Army, the only enemy in the northwest was Xixia.  The Tubo people always appeared as allies or vassal states, and there was never any hostile war.  Not only did the generals not understand important aspects such as the terrain of the Tubo region and the strength of the army, but the most important thing was their mentality. They never had enough hatred and attention towards the Tubo people.  This makes Wang Shao a little worried. Many problems will inevitably arise during the operation, and it is unclear whether it can be implemented smoothly.  Especially the officials have lofty goals. They were given instructions before coming to the northwest. The most fundamental goal is the Hehuang Plateau.  It is even more difficult to achieve this. Without the help of a few capable people, especially those who know He Huang, how easy is it to achieve it?  "When it comes to understanding Hehuang and Tubo, who can compare with Lin Zhao?"  In the past, all interactions with Qingtang City were by civilian officials, and few military generals went there.  Only Lin Zhao, who went on an envoy two years ago, can be regarded as half a military general!  Needless to say, Lin Zhao is very capable. This trip was definitely not in vain. He knows a lot about all aspects of Hehuang.  The reason why Shen Kuo was able to make the Hehuang sand table was also due to Lin Zhao's contribution.  What¡¯s more important is the understanding of the Tubo generals. If Lin Zhao hadn¡¯t constantly emphasized Qingyi¡¯s ghost seal, Wang Shao would have almost ignored this young general, or at least not paid enough attention to it.  Furthermore, it was Lin Zhao¡¯s foresight and military talent. He had foreseen early on that there would be a battle between the Song Dynasty and Tubo. From his reminder to himself, it was clear that he was prepared and must have countermeasures. In the war  He will also perform very well in the process.  Lin Zhao¡¯s performance in the war against Xixia last year was obvious to all. His military ability is unparalleled among the younger generation of generals. He is a very rare talent!  After all, Wang Shao is not very old, and he is actually considered a rising star. Those older and more experienced generals may not take him seriously.  It is not that easy to command, and it may delay military aircraft.  This can be regarded as a little selfishness of Wang Shao!  Considering all the above considerations, there is no doubt that Lin Zhao will be the best helper!  That¡¯s why Wang Shao specifically asked Zhao Xu for Lin Zhao by name, hoping that he would come to help him!  In fact, it is true that Wang Shaoxian helped Lin Zhao, otherwise Weiyuan Hou would not know how hard he had to work hard to have the opportunity to go to the northwest as he wished.  It is undoubtedly more difficult to sit in the position of deputy commander. Then there are many things that are not so easy, and major events may be delayed, so I really have to thank General Wang Shao.  It¡¯s just unclear whether Lin Zhao can help Wang Shao, but at least one thing is certain, asking Lin Zhao to come is definitely the right decision, at least it will definitely be beneficial to the Song Dynasty.  "General Wang!" "Dongyang, you are finally here!" When the two of them meet, they must exchange a few words of greeting!  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Thanks to the general, I will roll your name in front of His Majesty!" "I heard that Dongyang is blessed with a son, but I dragged you from the warm Bianjing to the northwest of the autumn wind, and you have to face the swords and swords on the battlefield. It seems like  It's a little unreasonable, don't blame me!" Wang Shao did have some concerns, and it made sense to let Lin Zhao come, but he may not be willing to do so.  But his worries were completely unnecessary. General Lin didn't know how to be happy?  He smiled and said: "What did General Wang say? It is an honor for me to be able to make contributions to the Song Dynasty. Furthermore, the odds of this victory are very high. General Wang is specially giving credit to me. It's too late to thank me!" "Dongyang is so rich.  "Confidence?" "Inevitable!" Wang Shao smiled, having confidence is a good thing, and in his own opinion, there seems to be no suspense about the outcome.  He couldn't help but think of a question. If he really won and a reward was inevitable, wouldn't Lin Zhao be promoted to a higher position again?  It's just that he is already a marquis. Is it possible that he should be directly promoted to the title of Duke?  Was there such a young first-generation duke in the Song Dynasty?  This guy is truly unique!  "By the way, is there any official edict?" Lin Zhao came from Bianjing and might bring some special instructions from Zhao Xu.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "If there is any explanation from the officials, there will definitely be an imperial edict."?, I just had the opportunity to listen to the hadith before I left, and after the battle of Hezhou ended, I took the opportunity to decide whether to advance the war further!  " This matter is absolutely honest. There is nothing special anyway. Zhao Xu must have told Wang Shao. At least for now, it is necessary to maintain a good relationship with Wang Shao. " What do Dongyang think?  "Wang Shao nodded lightly. They all knew in their hearts that further actions refer to the Hehuang Plateau. Is it really up to them to decide? The official's mind seems to have the same direction. Lin Zhaodao: "There is no reason for this.  It is not up to the officials to decide for you and me. Perhaps the Tubo people will make the decision for us, or have already made the decision for us!  "    "oh?  " "Does General Wang think that Dong Zhan will sit back and watch Hezhou being occupied by us?  Lin Zhao's rhetorical question was enough to express his point of view. "Haha, that's true!"  "Wang Shao had a relatively detailed understanding of He Huang, and he fully agreed with this conclusion. Lin Zhao then asked: "What is the situation now, and what is the obvious reaction from Dong Feang?  "No, I have been paying close attention to this matter, but so far, it is peaceful over there in Hehuang."  "Wang Shao said; "That Qingyi Jiegui Zhang is not at the eastern border either, but has returned to Qingtang City. I don't know what kind of medicine the Tubo people are selling in their gourds!  " No movement? It should be just temporary. It is impossible for Dong Zang to not understand the meaning of death and coldness. If he really did not rescue Hezhou because of the contradiction between the brothers, he would be absolutely stupid. From his own understanding,  Dong Xiang is a smart man, and his choice goes without saying! It¡¯s a bit unusual that he went back to Qingtang City just to form a ghost seal with Qing Yi! To be honest, this is what Lin Zhao is most afraid of during this expedition!  Man, this young Tubo general has some unfathomable meanings, so you must be careful. ¡°What about Hezhou?  "Wang Shao said: "Actually, Mu Zheng intended to reconcile, but I didn't give him this chance. Even if he repeatedly showed that he wanted to hand over the murderer and pay compensation, I ignored him.  After four or five times in a row, Mu Zheng finally became angry. Not only did he let the perpetrators go, but he also gave them rewards, apparently intending to fight to the death with our army.  Although Hezhou is a small place, it has a radius of two thousand miles and a large population, so Mu Zheng's men still have some strength.  Jing Sili has already led his army to fight with them twice, with a slight victory and some advancement. However, he has always encountered only the small drum troops of Tubo in Hezhou and has never encountered the main force of Mu Zheng.  "    "now it's right!  " At the beginning of the war, although Hezhou had the advantage of geographical location, Hezhou was weak after all and its military strength was limited. At least it could not compare with the powerful Song Dynasty. If they fought head-on from the beginning, they might encounter them directly.  After a disastrous defeat, his vitality was severely damaged, and he was unable to make a comeback or launch a counterattack. Therefore, Mu Zheng did not dare to risk a direct battle with the Song Army at the beginning. He was delaying and waiting for it!  It's the reinforcements from Hehuang. If Qingyi Jie Guizhang's reinforcements arrive as soon as possible, and the two join forces, they will be as strong as the Song army. With the geographical advantage, they can definitely  Fighting with him! It is definitely unwise to expend one's strength too early. Firstly, there is a risk of throwing an egg against a stone. Secondly, after waiting for Hehuang's reinforcements, he will not have enough power to balance each other.  Mu Zheng hopes to be rescued by his uncle, but he doesn't want to be completely reduced to a puppet, at least not now. This war is related to the fate of Hezhou. As the master, he must personally do it.  Only by participating. In fact, the Hehuang Tubo side does consider this. Although we are facing a powerful enemy, we should unite as one, but anytime and anything is mixed with self-interest, it is another matter.  After all, nothing is pure among the country and tribes! Hehuang's reinforcements have not arrived. While Mu Zheng is anxious and resentful, he is even more anxious, so he is even more afraid to fight with the Song army.  At the same time, he must have prepared for the worst. If Hehuang didn't come to rescue, he would have to rely on his own strength to deal with the Song army. Even if he was defeated in the end, he couldn't retreat.  As long as it fails, it will be doomed and there will be no retreat. In the case of insufficient strength, try to delay as much time as possible, observe the weaknesses of the Song army, look for opportunities, and counterattack unexpectedly. At the same time, this is also used to paralyze the enemy.  When the Song army's progress is too smooth, it is natural to feel a little proud. The Han people have a saying that a proud army will be defeated. This sentence is true and may be helpful.nbsp; Mu Zheng is a very scheming person. Not only is he a commander who can fight on the battlefield and make strategic arrangements, he also has a somewhat simple grasp of war psychology!  Therefore, facing the aggressive offensive of Jing Sili's army, Mu Zheng had no choice but to retreat and stay away from it!  Then hide like a wolf, observing in secret, waiting for opportunities to act (To be continued.)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 553: Think of a Solution

    Mu Zheng was a little anxious. His envoy had been to Qingtang City for a long time, and the letter was also delivered to Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, but the reinforcements did not come.  Will Hehuang just sit back and ignore it?  Mu Zheng shook his head gently. It was impossible for them to understand the meaning of lips dying and teeth cold.  Uncle Dong Xiang may not be as wise as his grandfather Jiao Siluo, but he can still be considered wise. He must understand these principles.  Needless to say, Qing Yi is the most feared guy.  But why haven¡¯t the reinforcements come yet?  Mu Zheng thought about it over and over, and probably had some guesses.  Rescue is certain, but delay is also inevitable.  After all, although Hezhou belongs to Hehuang and Tubo in name, it has existed independently for many years. The conflict between Dong Xiang and Xiang Xiang may dissipate with the passage of time.  However, this subordinate relationship between Hehuang and Hezhou is difficult to change. For Hehuang, Hezhou will always be a part of it and will be recovered as long as there is a chance.  In the past, it was a problem left over from history, and Hezhou was needed as a buffer zone with the Song Dynasty.  But now, since the Song Dynasty was determined to use troops against Tubo, the existence of the buffer zone was meaningless.  Especially with such an important geographical location as Hehuang, how could he fall into the hands of the Song Dynasty?  Therefore, Dong Xiang will definitely send troops to rescue.  But what about after defeating the Song Dynasty people?  Is it better to let Hezhou exist detachedly and let Mu Zheng rule alone and establish himself as king?  Dong Fe was not stupid and could not let his nephew do this. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Will inevitably lead to the suspicion of fratricide, and the difficulty is not small, it will waste your own internal strength in vain.  The invasion of the Song Dynasty is definitely a god-sent opportunity.  Mu Zheng asked for help.  Hehuang's army can then enter Hezhou territory naturally.  The Tubo people, who share the same origin, can easily accept them.  Especially after defeating the Song Dynasty invaders, I must be grateful to them.  Although He Huang has ulterior motives and can even be said to be a bit despicable, only upper-class figures like Mu Zheng understand it. How can ordinary people understand?  They would only think that the Hehuang people helped drive away the enemy and regain their homeland.  Moreover, as a Zanpu, Dong Zhan also has a strong sense of belonging in the hearts of the Tubo people.  With this, Hezhou can be taken over smoothly.  As for the original owner Mu Zheng.  Naturally, he intends to object, but what can he do?  In the previous battle with the people of the Song Dynasty, his strength had been exhausted. At this time, he was no longer able to challenge his uncle Dong Xiang, so he could only hand over Hezhou obediently.  Although Mu Zheng felt that what Dong Fei did was a bit unethical, he did not resent his uncle. If it were him, he would do the same thing.  Many times, resisting foreign enemies is not a simple matter.  War is also a type of diplomacy.  Diplomacy is a continuation of domestic affairs.  Use this opportunity to strengthen internal unity.  Dong Fei was right to be Zanpu.  This tactic of killing with a knife is not uncommon. It is not clever, but it is very practical.  Mu Zheng could see it clearly, but there was nothing he could do about it!  Hezhou¡¯s position is very embarrassing and its strength is also very weak. Originally, people were fighting for their own benefit.  In special times, a delicate balance can be maintained through the struggle between countries.  But now, this balance has been broken. It is impossible for Hezhou to maintain its independence. The outcome is destined to lean towards one side.  As for which side it is, it is related to the current situation and Hezhou's choice. In fact, it is also related to Mu Zheng's personal choice.  The Xixia people have temporarily withdrawn from this game, and Mu Zheng's only choice is the Song Dynasty and Hehuang.  If you surrender to the Song Dynasty, the outcome will be tragic. You will become a caged bird in the future, and you may die suddenly and inexplicably at any time.  I heard that there were many vivid examples when the Song Dynasty was established.  Of course, in the end, he had no choice but to fall to Hehuang, and the ending was not much better.  It¡¯s just that after all, we are Tubo people at the same time and belong to the same family. As long as we can¡¯t threaten the status and rule of Dong Fei and his son, we can still survive.  If you can maintain some strength, you should still have certain rights, maintain a certain status and treatment, which is much better than surrendering to the Song Dynasty.  Maybe this is fate, life is so helpless sometimes!  What Mu Zheng can do at the moment is perhaps to preserve as much strength as possible, so as not to destroy all the foundations of Hezhou. In the future, even if he bows to his uncle Dong Xiang, he will still have some strength to protect himself.  However, sometimes if the power is too strong, it will arouse others' suspicion, and it may not lead to a good life.     well!  Who knows what will happen in the future?  Mu Zheng shook his head gently, now he could only take one step at a time.  At the beginning of the war, the morale of the Song army was very strong and the troops were at their peak. It would be absolutely unwise to fight head-on with the Song Dynasty people at this time. They would definitely suffer heavy losses and the gains would not be worth the losses.  &nbsp; Anyway, the land in Hezhou is vast, so it doesn¡¯t matter if you lose some land first. The most important thing is to preserve your strength, and it won¡¯t be too late to counterattack in the future.  Trading space for time, Mu Zheng also understands this principle.  For the tribes on the grassland, as long as the people are there, the land and pasture can be snatched back sooner or later.  ??Consumption of the Song army's combat power and endurance, making them into proud soldiers, and then looking for opportunities to launch counterattacks with the help of geographical convenience.  Furthermore, Mu Zheng did this deliberately to force his uncle Dong Fei.  When the land in Hezhou is being encroached bit by bit and it is getting closer and closer to Hehuang, can uncle Dong Xiang still be so calm and composed?  Only if they can send troops early can they have the strength to fight the Song people.  It has to be said that it is not easy for Mu Zheng. He has been working hard on these things recently.  Those who also worked hard were Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo!  The two of them led their troops into Hezhou, and it was like entering an uninhabited land. Except for some cities that could not be moved, most of the Tubo people had disappeared.  For a long time, they did not find the Tibetans at all, and there was no talk of fighting them!  In this case, what can we do even if we occupy a large amount of Tibet?  It¡¯s all grassland and forest but empty of people, what¡¯s the point?  Can even the enemy see it and call it a war?  They had no choice but to camp on the spot, report the news to Xizhou Base Camp, and ask coach Wang Shao and deputy coach Lin Zhao to make a decision.  Jing Sili is a very cautious person. Although this situation went smoothly, it was too smooth.  The scariest thing is not finding the enemy. If we keep moving forward, who knows what lies ahead?  Maybe the Tubo people are waiting for an opportunity somewhere, waiting to attack them?  They even went to war with the grassland tribes. Such examples were common.  Going deep alone is a taboo for military strategists, so be careful.  Wang Shao and Lin Zhao were also very helpless for such a result!  "This Mu Zheng is not simple. He has some abilities, which is much better than his father's blind felt." Wang Shao couldn't help sighing.  "No, he is deliberately delaying and not fighting with us!" Lin Zhao said: "Although it means it is a last resort, it is still a good countermeasure." Lin Zhao couldn't help but think of what he had done with him when he was on a mission to Hehuang Qingtang City.  The scene of the meeting between Mu Zheng.  This person is completely capable of being on his own, capable and skillful!  Today¡¯s performance is the best proof!  "Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo are both cautious people. They have stopped now and asked what to do next?" Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Their decision is right. Mu Zheng's move is obviously a strategy to exhaust the troops!  "Yes!" Wang Shao said: "The morale was like a rainbow, but if this continues, the soldiers will get used to it and lose that spirit!" "Mu Zheng is very smart. He knows that he can't gain any advantage in fighting with our army now, so  He will use this method to delay time and consume our army's morale and physical strength." Lin Zhao said: "Maybe he will send some small groups and then deliberately defeat us. If this continues, the soldiers will become proud.  Psychology. "The tradition of Tian/Chaoshang Country makes many people born with a kind of pride.  Seeing that they were in an uninhabited land and there was no resistance from the Tibetan soldiers, some people already thought that the power of the Great Song Dynasty was coming, and the Tubo people fled.  There are not many soldiers with such big ideas. If it continues to spread, what will be the consequences?  Lin Zhao couldn't help but be a little worried. Not to mention, Mu Zheng was really a talent, and he had such an accurate grasp of Song Jun's mind!  "Yeah, I'm a little worried too!" From the beginning, the burden on Wang Shao's shoulders was not easy. Zhao Xu had high hopes for her. The tasks that needed to be completed in this battle were all extraordinary.  Wang Shao is under pressure, but he also knows that this is an opportunity. If he succeeds, he will become famous all over the world, not only will his family name shine, but he will also be remembered in history.  Before mobilizing troops, Wang Shao was full of confidence and believed that although the Tibetans were brave, this battle would be difficult, but it would not be difficult to win.  But after the war actually started, Wang Shao discovered that the situation was worse than he expected, and many things were a little tricky.  The success or failure of the war, its progress, as well as its costs and consequences, may all change.  It¡¯s a lot of pressure!  Lin Zhao can also realize that because of Wang Anshi's incident, Zhao Xu was completely defeated in the court.  At this time, for the sake of his imperial prestige, he placed almost all his hopes on the Battle of Xihe.  Under such circumstances, how could Wang Shao be free from pressure?  Of course, Lin Zhao also has one, but the purpose is different, the expected results are different, and the mood is naturally very different.  "Is there no movement on the other side of Hehuang?" Wang Shao shook his head and said: "It is quiet now, there is no movement at all, it seems a little abnormal!" Lin Zhao said slightlyHe pondered, shook his head and said: "It's not abnormal. Dong Zhan must have his own considerations. He wanted to snatch Hezhou away from the Song Dynasty and make it his own. Obviously, Mu Zheng also realized this, and he deliberately retreated.  , maybe they don¡¯t mean to put pressure on Dong Xiang!¡± ¡°What should we do? If this continues, especially if Dong Xiang suddenly sends troops, their strength will be much stronger, and our military strength will not be the same.  That's enough!" Wang Shao looked worried.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao also murmured: "Do we have to find a way?" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 554: The Throat

    The Western Army was one of the three main forbidden armies of the Song Dynasty, with a large number of people.  But the northwest border defense line of the Song Dynasty was very long, starting from Fuzhou and Linzhou at the bend of the Yellow River, all the way to Xizhou, which roughly included the three provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia, and the border defense line was at least several thousand miles long.  There are even more targets to defend against. In addition to guarding against Xixia, Linzhou and Fuzhou also need to guard against the Liao Kingdom, and there are Hengshan Qiang nearby.  As for Huanqing Road, it is the front line of defense against Xixia. Although Xixia just experienced a defeat at Wudinghe last year, it is still a wolf that cannot be underestimated. Even if it is injured, it can still bite people.  This was especially true when the Song Dynasty launched troops against Hehuang and Tubo!  Lips are dead and teeth are cold. This is the case in Hezhou and Hehuang. Is it not the same in Hehuang and Xixia?  Hehuang and Tubo were flanking Xixia. What would be the consequences if the Hehuang area was occupied by the Song Dynasty?  By then, the Hehuang Plateau and Shaanxi/Western roads will surround Xixia like a pair of pliers, completely suppressing them.  If it's just like this, that's it, it's just restricted development.  However, the Song Dynasty and Xixia were natural enemies. The Song Dynasty had always wanted to destroy Xixia and regain its territory.  Once such a military structure is formed, will the Song Dynasty people miss the opportunity?  Attacking Xixia from both wings is no joke!  Being attacked from both sides, the consequences can be imagined!  Therefore, Xixia definitely did not want Hehuang to be occupied by the Song Dynasty. After all, when Hehuang and Tubo favored the Song Dynasty, they were very angry.  If the people of the Song Dynasty were really allowed to take control of Hehuang, they would be immersed in nightmares forever until the day of their demise.  The Xixia people may intervene!  The so-called covenant does not have much binding effect at all. They had expected this from the beginning of the mobilization of troops, so they must beware of the Xixia people!  Therefore, a large number of troops were stationed on Huanqing Road and Qinfeng Road, and they did not dare to mobilize them easily, just to prevent and frighten Xixia, especially when the general Wang Shao was away.  Even more caution is needed.  In this case, the number of troops that can be mobilized to the Xihe front line is only 30,000!  In addition, the Han people also have a characteristic, that is, the troops are stationed, especially in Fangcheng Pond.  However, grassland peoples like Tubo didn't care. They could settle down wherever they wanted.  In this way, the troops will be dispersed.  There are not very many mobile troops.  According to common sense, these troops are enough to simply deal with Tubo in Hezhou.  But Mu Zheng just avoids fighting, so what can you do?  Especially in the Hehuang area, autumn has entered. If the war continues to be delayed until winter, the severe cold will be a huge test for the Song army.  In this regard, the Tubo people took advantage of them.  My body must be more cold-resistant.  Furthermore, there is food transportation. It can be said that the places along the Wei River can partially rely on water transportation. Even if it is land transportation, the terrain is relatively flat, but beyond that there are mountains and plateaus.  The Song Army's food supply was also under considerable pressure. How could Wang Shao not be anxious?  Lin Zhao is also very anxious!  The victory or defeat of this battle.  In addition to being of great significance to the Song Dynasty, it was even more important to him.  Winning will bring you prestige and merit, and more importantly, military power.  How can we gain military power?  At least there is Wang Shao in front of him, he will be a huge obstacle!  Without Wang Shao, Lin Zhao can successfully take over everything!  But how to remove this obstacle?  There are three ways: first, kill Wang Shao, do it yourself, or borrow the help of the Tubo people; second, kill Wang Shao.  Convince Wang Shao and take him for your own use; third, transfer Wang Shao away in an honest and fair manner!  Lin Zhao has no murderous intentions towards Wang Shao, after all, he helped him in the first place.  Even if you have this intention, it is difficult to murder the commander of the first army.  After all, as long as the coach is strategizing, he does not go directly to the front line. How can he use his hands to defeat the Tibetan enemy in this situation?  If you do it yourself.  It will definitely arouse Zhao Xu's suspicion and the contempt of the people in the world.  Lin Zhao would naturally not do such a risky thing, where the gain outweighs the loss.  As for convincing Wang Shao, Lin Zhao is not sure!  Although this man was a Jinshi in the second year of Jiayou's reign, how loyal and grateful was he to Emperor Renzong?  On the contrary, it was Zhao Xu.  In recent years, Wang Shao has been promoted many times and entrusted with important tasks. This kindness alone makes Wang Shao very loyal.  The matter was so important that Lin Zhao did not dare to take risks easily.  The only feasible way is to transfer Wang Shao away openly!  In the original history, it was after the victory in the Battle of Hezhou in the early days that Wang Shao returned to Bianjing to report on his duties and accepted the emperor's reward before leaving.  However, during that period, the far-reaching Battle of Tabaicheng occurred, and the Song army was defeated.  As a result, many plans in the Hehuang area were in vain, and even had a profound impact on the national policy and national destiny of the Song Dynasty.  Of course, these are all other things.  For Lin Zhao, at least this method is feasible and operable!  Of courseIt can also assist with some other means, which Lin Zhao has arranged secretly for Mingyue Sect.  But everything needs to be based on winning the battle in Hezhou, even if it is just a reasonable victory.  Song Jun needs it very much, Wang Shao needs it very much, Zhao Xu of Bianjing also needs it, and the one he wants most is Lin Zhao!  Therefore, Mu Zheng's avoidance of fighting really made him very annoyed.  The Battle of Hezhou has been unable to produce results, which has put a lot of pressure on everyone!  So we must find a way to solve this dilemma, but what should we do?  "General Wang, do you have any good ideas?" Wang Shao shook his head and said: "We can only find a way to let Mu Zheng fight head-on!" In the past, the Central Plains Dynasty dealt with the ethnic minorities in the north. After the army took the initiative, it went deep into the vast grassland. All it had to do was to find  The opponent's main force, and then fight fiercely with it.  This was true for Wei Qing in the Han Dynasty, the same was true for the Turks in the Tang Dynasty, and the same was true for the later Ming Dynasty's Lanyu expedition to Mongolia/Ancient times.  "The key is how to get Mu Zheng to come out?" Lin Zhao pondered: "It is impossible for him to have no weaknesses. Even if he temporarily retreats and avoids fighting, can he really not care about everything in Hezhou? No.  Everything can be moved and hidden. There must be something he cares about. Once we move, he will definitely be unable to sit still and come out. " "But what is it?" Wang Shao pondered: "  Hezhou City? That's Mu Zheng's foundation!" "I guess Hezhou is now an empty city, except for the old, weak, sick and disabled, at least all the young and strong have been evacuated." "Or are you insulting him?  Dad's grave?" Thinking of these lowly methods, Wang Shao and Lin Zhao shook their heads slightly.  Although every possible use is made on the battlefield, it must be effective.  Mu Zheng's mind is very strong, is there any use in irritating him with insults?  As for his father, he might have been directly buried in the sky after his death.  Digging ancestral graves is very intimidating and stimulating in the Central Plains, but for the Tubo people, the effect is not obvious.  "The key is, what does Mu Zheng care about most at this moment? What does he want most, or what do he want to protect?" Wang Shao and Lin Zhao both used their brains, brainstormed, and thought for a long time. Wang Shao said leisurely: "What Mu Zheng looks forward to most at this moment.  It must be the reinforcements from Hehuang!" "Reinforcements" Lin Zhao was silent, as if he thought of something, but in the blink of an eye, the thought disappeared.  "Unless Dong Fei's reinforcements don't come or are defeated by us, Mu Zheng will definitely not be able to sit still!" Wang Shao's words are very reasonable. Just bypassing Hezhou and attacking Hehuang is not right.  realistic.  In any case, in this war against Tibet, Hezhou can only be destroyed first.  However, after hearing this, Lin Zhao suddenly became enlightened and said with a smile: "Although we can't stop or annihilate the Hehuang reinforcements, we can stop them from joining forces with Mu Zheng!" "What do you say about Dongyang?"  When Wang Shao saw the change in Lin Zhao's expression, he suddenly became a little excited. It seemed that he had found a solution.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "The reason why Mu Zheng avoids fighting is to delay time, wait for Dong Xiang's reinforcements, and then unite to strengthen our strength and fight us again. But if we can cut off the connection between him and He Huang  Do you think he would be anxious to prevent them from joining together? " "Where is the throat that Dongyang is referring to?" Wang Shao already understood what Lin Zhao meant. This throat is what Mu Zheng cares about most and cannot be lost.  The place.  As long as there are police here, Mu Zheng will definitely be unable to sit still!  "Tabaicheng!" Historically, Mu Zheng and Qingyi Jieguizhang once teamed up to defeat the Song army in Tabaicheng, and caused Jing Sili to die tragically on the battlefield.  But now Lin Zhao had his mind set on setting foot in Baicheng to collect some interest before the Tubo people arranged their plans.  "Tabaicheng?" Lin Zhao then said: "Tabaicheng is located in a strategic area, just at the gateway to Hehuang. It was here that Mu Zheng and I met. He must have realized that this place is dangerous and critical.  So a city was built here, named Tabai City! He didn¡¯t know that the reason why Mu Zheng was named this had something to do with the little white dragon he was riding. ¡°It is indeed an important place!  "Wang Shao immediately stared at the sand table in the Chinese army's tent and observed. The things Shen Kuo made were absolutely exquisite. Although Tabaicheng was newly built, it was also marked! After careful observation, he nodded lightly and said: "If  Controlling this place can indeed contain the reinforcements coming from Hehuang. Mu Zheng should not give up here.  "    "now it's right!  Lin Zhao said: "Then we will lead the army to attack Tabaicheng, force Mu Zheng to take action, and then fight with him!"  If we act quickly, we can end it before Dong Xiang's reaction in Hehuang, and then occupy Baicheng to defend the enemy, and then look at Hehuang in the distance. We can advance, attack, retreat or defend. I wonder what General Wang thinks?  " "What a brilliant idea indeed!  "Wang ShaoHe nodded repeatedly, feeling deeply that it was absolutely right to ask Lin Zhao to come.  "There's just one thing. We must fight quickly. Otherwise, when Hehuang's army arrives and join forces with Mu Zheng to counterattack, it will be dangerous. After all, we are going deep alone!" Wang Shao asked: "Then who is the right person to lead the army?"  "This battle is very important, let me go!" Lin Zhao replied forcefully!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 555: Mid-Autumn Festival Ceremony

    In August of the fifth year of Xining, the osmanthus flowers in Bianjing bloomed, filling the city with fragrance!  On August 12, Mu Sihong gave birth to a son, the fourth child of Weiyuan Marquis and Lin Zhao's second son.  Although he was born as a concubine, he was still a boy, his husband¡¯s second son, and Mu Sihong couldn¡¯t be more happy.  ¡°After all, compared to several other ladies, my birthplace and status are much lower. Having a son will be different. No matter now or in the future, especially in the future, I will be able to better establish myself in the harem or harem.  However, she also knew very well that her eldest son, Lin Hong, was the direct descendant of Chai Minyan. He was deeply loved by her husband and the Queen Mother, and his position was unshakable, so she had no wrong thoughts and was very satisfied.  The next few days were the Mid-Autumn Festival in August and the birthday of Lin Zhao¡¯s eldest daughter Qiu Ning. Although there were celebrations, it was a little regrettable that it was not particularly lively because Lin Zhaoyuan was on the northwest front!  On a full moon night, everyone looked northwest, silently praying to Lin Zhao for peace!  ??Especially Mu Sihong, she is even more eager to see her husband come back to see the child, especially to give the child a name.  But when the good news came to the Empress Dowager Cao in the palace, the old lady was so happy that she gave her second grandson another name, Lin Jun!  It is a coincidence that he has the same name as the prince of Liao Dynasty, Yelu Jun.  Of course, to the outside world, we only say that it was my uncle Gu Qi who gave me his name.  After all, Gu Qi's status in the Lin family is equivalent to that of an old man. He is fully qualified and will not arouse anyone's suspicion!  "Son, you have a name, but it's a pity that your father doesn't know it yet!" It was precisely because of this that Mu Sihong felt a little sad.  Thanks to the enlightenment of several other ladies, I gradually became cheerful.  However, the whole family is looking forward to the husband's early return. This is an indisputable fact!  The same goes for the Cao family in the Qingshou Palace. She misses her son very much, especially when he is on a dangerous battlefield with flashes of swords and shadows, and he feels even more uneasy.  But this is something that can't be helped, for the sake of the future, for the sake of big things.  You have to go to the battlefield and take risks.  Fortunately, two direct grandchildren were born, which was a great comfort to the old lady.  Especially when Chai Minyan had time to carry Lin Hong into the palace to greet her and hold her grandson in her arms, Mrs. Cao was extremely happy.  That is the happiness of a family, the real comfort of old age.  Maybe I had feelings for Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao, but those two brothers were too unkind.  Mrs. Cao doesn¡¯t miss them at all now!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhao Xu sneezed for no reason. He was not happy during this Mid-Autumn Festival!  To be precise, since May, his life has not been comfortable.  Funing Hall has been repaired, but Zhao Xu was reluctant to come and live there as soon as he walked in.  It reminds me of that night.  The lightning strike had left some shadow in his heart, which lingered for a long time!  Wang Anshi¡¯s resignation as prime minister was a huge blow to him.  Think about it, I have insisted on the concept for five years, but gave up under the "coercion" of God and ministers.  Zhao Xu was so shameless that the emperor's dignity and prestige were greatly damaged, even though he tried to make up for it.  The effect is not very obvious.  In the past, those who were dissatisfied with him were mainly some old party officials, but now, this trend has spread to the people.  A lightning strike made many people believe that the king was unjust. Some even said that the reason why the emperor's son died at birth was entirely retribution.  When the Imperial City Division collected this information and presented it tremblingly to Zhao Xu, he could only be furious.  And a helpless smile after the roar.  Zhao Xu felt very uncomfortable. He deeply felt that he was a useless emperor and felt very aggrieved!  During the Mid-Autumn Festival, he didn't have much interest and only had two small expectations in his heart.  First of all, I hope that Queen Xiang and Concubine Zhu can give birth to a son for themselves and raise him safely; secondly.  They just hope that Wang Shao and Lin Zhao can win the battle with great vigor in Xihe, and use their side work and victory to encourage themselves, encourage the people of the Song Dynasty, and restore their reputation and dignity.  It has been a month since Lin Zhao left.  But there was still no movement on the Hehuang side. Zhao Xu didn't know much about the situation on the front line, but just that made him a little uneasy and a little anxious.  As expected, at least for this period of time, Zhao Xu placed all his hopes on the bellies of two pregnant women and two generals.  Giving birth to a prince was a joy to him, but it could only be a comfort and could not change the current situation.  The war in the northwest is the most important, directly related to his imperial achievements and prestige.  This shows how heavy this sustenance is!  Wang Shao, Lin Zhao, what are you doing?  Don't let me down!  Looking at the sky to the west, Zhao Xu felt a little anxious!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Mid-Autumn Festival is a Han family festival!  But it is also popular in XixiaWhat I am paying attention to is that Han customs have become more and more prosperous in recent years.  Even in the palace, the Empress Dowager Liang was wearing a gorgeous cloak and looking at the moon alone!  There is a plate of pastries on a table behind him, which is said to be called moon cakes.  It was made by the courtiers below after imitating the Jiangnanju Restaurant in Bianjing, and then presented it to the Empress Dowager Liang.  Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes mean reunion!  But Empress Dowager Liang felt very lonely at the moment. She was a widow, and her loneliness was completely understandable.  Although she had many faces and often had fun, she could only satisfy her physical desires, and the loneliness in her heart was difficult to resolve.  The men in Dangxiang are strong and capable, and can give her enough madness and happiness in the bed, but how many Jie Fengyue do they have to soothe their hearts mentally?  It¡¯s hard to find a close friend, and even rarer to find a close friend!     Accept fate!  Even if you are the Queen Mother, there are some things you can¡¯t do anything about!  This life was destined to be like this. Empress Dowager Liang just sneered and had nothing to say!  It¡¯s fine if you can¡¯t enjoy the true love between men and women, but family affection The little emperor of Xixia, Li Bingchang, grew up gradually and became the biological son of the Empress Dowager Liang. However, recently he discovered that his son was not close to him, and there was even a slight relationship between him and him.  Alienation and estrangement, and even a hint of hatred.  There are bound to be conflicts between the young emperor and the powerful queen mother. There have been many examples throughout the ages.  The root cause of Li Bingcheng's dissatisfaction with Empress Dowager Liang lies here.  In addition, the Empress Dowager Liang summoned the emperor and lived a disorderly life. Naturally, the young king was unhappy and had some prejudice against his mother!  Especially as I grow older, I begin to become rebellious in my personality.  The Empress Dowager Liang did not pay attention to these issues and did not give her son enough enlightenment and care. Therefore, the relationship between mother and son became more and more cold, and even cracks began to appear.  Especially not long ago, the Empress Dowager Liang brought her niece, Liang Yimi's daughter, to the palace and once again expressed that she would become her son's queen.  This kind of closer marriage is to consolidate the status and power of the Liang family, but the little emperor does not want it.  One is that he doesn¡¯t want his cousin to be too powerful, and at the same time he really doesn¡¯t like this cousin!  Empress Dowager Liang insisted on forcing the two of them to be together, and the result is obvious It's very annoying!  Family affairs are very troublesome, and state affairs are even more troublesome!  The Song Dynasty suddenly used troops against Hezhou, which made Xixia very nervous. They could see that the Song Dynasty's goal was the entire Hehuang.  The threat to Xixia was obvious, and Empress Dowager Liang was naturally restless!  As for what countermeasures to take, at least not yet!  The two defeats in Qingzhou and Wudinghe last year were indeed a major blow to Xixia. Their vitality has not been fully restored to this day. Naturally, we cannot rush to send troops at this time!  We can only wait and see what happens!  "I heard that the deputy commander-in-chief of the Song Army this time was Lin Zhao. Thinking of this man, a cold hatred rose between Empress Dowager Liang's brows!  Many past events in Suizhou came to mind, making her restless for a while!  Forget this person!  Queen Mother Liang forced herself not to think about it, grabbed a moon cake and stuffed it into her mouth.  It tastes good!  The people of Song Dynasty were so careful and skillful that they could make such exquisite food!  But she didn¡¯t know that this thing was ¡°invented¡± and made by Lin Zhao!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A full moon was right above his head, Lin Zhao could see clearly, he knew that today was  Mid-Autumn Festival, a day of reunion, is also the birthday of the eldest daughter.  If you are at home, you must be holding your child at this moment, watching the moon and laughing with the whole family!  But at this moment, I am thousands of miles away, and the only thing I can do is miss the moon, and send my thoughts from afar!  It¡¯s time for Sihong to give birth, right?  I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s a boy or a girl?  What does the child look like?  Not to mention, as the family grew bigger, Lin Zhao had more worries in his heart.  But after feeling longing for a moment, his thoughts returned to the battlefield!  After deciding on the strategy of attacking Tabaicheng and leading Mu Zheng to come forward for a decisive battle, Lin Zhao took the initiative to ask for help.  As the commander-in-chief, Wang Shao mainly directs operations and strategizes, so naturally he will not lead his troops to attack easily.  As the deputy commander, Lin Zhao can do the same if he insists.  But he didn't want to. He wanted to lead his army to fight.  Actually, it¡¯s okay to let Jing Sili or Liu Changzuo do the Tabaicheng matter, but Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t want to take advantage of others.  He has many considerations. First of all, this is a huge feat. As long as he wins, it will definitely be a great achievement and will greatly help improve his reputation.  At the same time, this matter is very important and others may not be able to handle it well.  Since I have been to this place before, I know Tabaicheng and Mu Zheng relatively better, so it is naturally more appropriate.  At the same time, Lin Zhao and WangEveryone believed that Mu Zheng definitely had eyes watching Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo in the dark. As long as they made moves, they would definitely be discovered, and it would be easy to alert them.  When attacking Tabaicheng when the troops were not absolutely sufficient, Lin Zhao wanted to take it by surprise and attack it unprepared.  When he led his army to launch an attack and forced Mu Zheng to appear, if Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo immediately encircled him, the effect would be even more significant.  So he personally led the army to attack. On this Mid-Autumn Festival night, after a long detour, he quietly approached Tabaicheng!  He wants to prepare a big gift for Mu Zheng, Wang Shao, Zhao Xu, and himself, a Mid-Autumn Festival gift!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 556: Change begins here

    Hezhou is also the autonomous state of Gan/Sulin/Xiahui tribe in later generations.  It is just south of Lanzhou, not far to the west is the bottom of Huangshui Valley.  During the Song Dynasty, Xixia was in the north, Hehuang and Tubo were in the west, and the Song Dynasty was in the east.  It goes without saying how important geographical location is!  Tabai City is the most important one. The scale of Tabai City is not large. It is 270 meters long from east to west and about 150 meters wide from north to south. It covers an area of ??about 40,000 square meters and the city wall is 12 meters high.  , ten meters thick, made of rammed earth.  There are city gates in the east, south and north.  Sometimes, size doesn¡¯t matter, location does.  The location of Tabaicheng is around Jishi Mountain in Gansu/Gansu Province. The real meaning is that it is a strategic place to guard the throat!  More than two years ago, Mu Zheng met here the Song Dynasty envoy Lin Zhao who was envoy to Tibet. He realized the strategic significance of this place and ordered the construction of a city here.  The original intention of Mu Zheng was to use this city to guard the key roads and guard against Xixia and Hehuang Tubo.  Now there is no need to worry about the Xixia people. As for Hehuang and Tubo, there is no need to be on guard. Mu Zheng is eager for them to come.  In order to put pressure on Hehuang and let his uncle Dong Fei send troops to rescue him as soon as possible, Mu Zheng gave up a lot and allowed the Song Dynasty army to gallop across the land of Hezhou.  Even Hezhou City has given up, but Tabaicheng has always been firmly in hand.  It¡¯s not for others¡¯ sake, just because Tabaicheng is located in a strategic area and will be the first stop for Hehuang¡¯s reinforcements.  Of course, it is also the key point for him to communicate with He Huang. If this place is lost, the connection between him and He Huang may be temporarily severed.  If you take a detour, please contact us.  It will definitely take a lot of time.  When the war is so tense, time is more precious than life!  The most important thing is.  Without Tabaicheng, even if Hehuang's reinforcements arrive, they will be separated into two sections from the east to the west. At that time, they will all be fighting on their own, and there will be no way to unite them for joint operations.  Dividing troops is sometimes a taboo for military strategists, especially when the opponent is strong and one's own is weak.  It's easy to be defeated individually.  This is the issue that Mu Zheng is most worried about. Among all the forces involved, he is undoubtedly the weakest and the least able to withstand the torment.  It¡¯s crucial to step into Baicheng!  Lin Zhao only found Mu Zheng¡¯s weakness after thinking for a long time!  His original intention was to attack its key points so that Mu Zheng would have to rescue him and then be forced to fight decisively.  this point is very important.  Especially after going deep into the hinterland of Hezhou, Lin Zhao strengthened his entire belief!  What needs to be done now is not only to defeat the Hezhou Army, but also to capture Mu Zheng himself!  Because after in-depth understanding, they discovered how powerful Mu Zheng¡¯s influence was among the Tubo people and the Qiang tribes?  If he is not caught, it will be a disaster sooner or later.  Maybe one day he will stand up and cheer up for a while.  They can also organize a rebel army that is neither big nor small, but enough to give people a headache.  This was the case with the Nong Zhigao rebellion in the south back then. We must learn from the past and have to guard against it!  Therefore, the Hezhou matter must be completely resolved.  Mu Zheng is the key, and the culprit must be eliminated!  What we have to do now is to force Mu Zheng to appear.  It also lays the foundation for the next step.  Lin Zhao has realized that the purpose of the raid on Tabaicheng is not just to fish, but to really play the role of the city.  Since the reinforcements from Hehuang and Tibet have not arrived yet, it seems that Dong Zang is a little hesitant, so I don¡¯t mind going with the flow and helping them!  If you want to prevent it, let the reinforcements from Hehuang and Tubo enter Hezhou later. This will not be harmful to the overall situation.  The key lies in Tabaicheng!  Therefore, Lin Zhao took the initiative to invite Ying to attack Tabaicheng! ?????????????? And it¡¯s a surprise attack, it must be a surprise attack, and one hit will definitely hit.  Only in this way will Mu Zheng be really anxious, and the Hezhou army hidden in the grasslands and mountains of Hezhou will come out.  This is a great credit, and Lin Zhao is unwilling to give it to others.  He is more worried that other people will mess up the matter. For the most important thing, it is better to do it himself!  But this also means that there may be some dangers, it doesn¡¯t matter!  It¡¯s not surprising that you can¡¯t trap a wolf if you don¡¯t want to give up your children, so it¡¯s not surprising that you are a bit adventurous.  Lin Zhao has always believed that being reluctant to give up his children can't trap the wolf. For the sake of his own great cause, this matter really doesn't matter.  And my luck has always been good, and this time must be no exception!  On the night of August 15th, after several days of detours, Lin Zhao led a cavalry of 3,000 people to the mountains and forests near Tabaicheng.  Most of the main force was taken out by Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo, and the remaining part had to follow Wang Shao to guard Xizhou. Being able to squeeze out 3,000 people was already commendable, especially Qing Yishui's cavalry.  rare.  In terms of the capture of Tabai City and the subsequent defense, the role of cavalry is very limited, and to some extent may not be as good as infantry.  Just use?It is a surprise attack, so the requirements for speed and mobility are very high, and only cavalry can do it.  It is worth mentioning that the horses of this cavalry team all come from Tubo.  It seems a bit strange to ride a horse raised by the Tubo people to fight against the Tibetans.  After traveling for days, the soldiers were a little tired, so even when they were close to Tabaicheng, Lin Zhao did not launch an attack immediately and quietly stationed for rest.  First of all, this is a very special day - the Mid-Autumn Festival!  On the day of reunion, how can the soldiers not miss home?  Especially when these wanderers are fighting outside, their emotions may fluctuate somewhat!  Lin Zhao himself is the same, so he is very considerate of the soldiers below!  Furthermore, this battle is very important. The soldiers need to restore their physical strength and launch the attack with the fullest enthusiasm and mental state, and the most abundant physical strength, so that they can hit with one hit.  Not only that, but also to choose the most appropriate time to launch the attack.  Since Tabaicheng is so critical, Mu Zheng must have arranged for manpower to guard it closely!  However, after many days in a row, fatigue is very likely, especially after there has been no movement, and the vigilance will decrease slightly.  However, it is certain to be prepared for night attacks after dark, but what about after staying up all night?  Before dawn, it is the darkest time, but it is also the time when the guards are most tired and relaxed. Will launching an attack at this time have unexpected effects?  This is how Lin Zhao thought, catching the Tubo people off guard!  He and his soldiers were sitting in the woods.  Rest silently, or eat dry food and drink water.  As for lighting a fire, it is absolutely not allowed.  The war horses also hold coins in their mouths, so they will not make noise easily.  Li Cheng and his men quietly surrounded Lin Zhao at the core to eliminate all danger.  Under Lin Zhao's operation, they successfully entered the army and became Lin Zhao's personal soldiers, quietly strengthening his close bodyguards!  Even on the battlefield, he will do his best to protect the young master as much as possible.  Not only the guards, many of Mingyue Sect¡¯s subordinates secretly joined the Western Army.  They gathered in Xizhou in different ways to provide support to Lin Zhao.  It's just that he can't use it yet, or maybe he doesn't have the chance to use it, so Lin Zhao doesn't want to easily reveal his strength in front of Wang Shao.  One night passed quickly!  Before dawn, it was already dark, and coincidentally the moon, which had been high in the sky all night, was also obscured by thick clouds!  The land of Hezhou.  He was suddenly plunged into silent darkness.  What a God-sent opportunity!  How could Lin Zhao give up such a good opportunity?  He immediately stood up and ordered three thousand cavalry to set off immediately to attack Tabaicheng!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As Lin Zhao expected, there are a thousand Hezhou defenders here in Tabaicheng!  Mu Zheng had almost ten thousand troops. If he had a head-on fight with the Song army, he was confident that the Tibetan warriors could defeat one against three.  But he didn't dare to take risks.  Even if he wins by chance, all his capital will be spent!  The greater possibility is that he will return in a disastrous defeat. After all, the Western Army of the Song Dynasty is no longer a vegetarian. The tragic defeat of the Xixia people not long ago is a vivid example, so he does not dare to take risks.  They also dare not divide their forces and take control of various places.  Only by concentrating all the troops can it be possible to fight the Song army.  have to say.  Mu Zheng still has some talent in guerrilla warfare.  But there are some places that he cannot give up, such as Tabaicheng, which is particularly important to him!  Therefore, he specially sent a thousand soldiers and his younger brother Mu Da to garrison here.  But his most important purpose is to let his younger brother wait for Hehuang's reinforcements here. Defense does not seem to be the key yet.  Although he had also considered that the Song Dynasty might launch a sneak attack, Mu Zheng also felt that the Song Dynasty used a blanket attack method and should gradually advance from east to west, which is indeed what they are doing now.  Tabaicheng is located relatively west of Hezhou, and it seems that it will not be threatened for the time being!  He didn't expect that Lin Zhao spent six or seven days, traveling thousands of miles, bypassing his investigation and arriving at the side of Tabai City.  Therefore, there are not many troops. A thousand people guarding a small castle with a circumference of 800 meters is actually not too small.  It's just that the strictness of the guards is really unflattering, at least Mu Da didn't take it to heart.  All in all, the entire defense seems very lax!  Especially at dawn, the soldiers who had been on duty all night were a little tired, and their upper and lower eyelids were fighting, so they didn't notice anyone quietly approaching the city.  In areas where defenses were relatively lax, there were even flying claws hanging on the top of the city, and Li Cheng quietly climbed up with a few masters.  As early as when he was in Bianjing, Lin Zhao designed many special tools to improve the combat effectiveness of the Mingyue Sect guards.  These things can play even more unexpected roles when applied to the military.  Today, we will use this to attack Tabai City.  Watching Li Cheng and others silentlyClimbing to the top of the city, Lin Zhao had a thought in his mind. If he could completely control the Western Army, should he take this opportunity to build his own special forces/team?  It can come in handy many times, and it may be of great use in the future!  I¡¯m still thinking, Li Cheng¡¯s side has already reached the top of the city!  Several Tubo soldiers who were dozing off felt a chill in their throats, and then they lost their voice. Only blood gushes out from their throats!  The north and south city walls were only 150 meters long, so we quickly reached the city gate.  Li Cheng and others no longer hesitated, immediately launched an attack and quickly opened the city gate!  Lin Zhao, who had been waiting outside the city for a long time, did not hesitate for a moment and immediately commanded the army to rush into Tabai City!  The earth is trembling, and the situation in the Battle of Hezhou is also undergoing major changes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~ Muda was woken up in his sleep. When he heard the rumble of horse hooves, his first reaction was to wonder if reinforcements from Hehuang and Tibet had arrived?  It¡¯s just that this time is too late When the shouts of killing came, Mu Da was completely awake from his sleep. Someone was attacking!     how so?  Is it Hehuang Tubo?  Qing Yi was so ungrateful when he married Guizhang But soon, he found out that the people coming were from the Song Dynasty!  Why did the Song Army appear here? Aren't they still in the east?  Mu Da's eyes were wide open, with a look of disbelief on his face, and his shock was beyond words!  But the facts are right in front of you, and Mu Da is not stupid. He knows very well what will happen after the Song Dynasty people occupy Tabai City?  In this case, the Song Army is equivalent to blocking Hezhou from the east and west sides, forming a closed-door and dog-fighting trend!  So what happened to Hezhou Tubo Mu Da was suddenly covered in cold sweat, and he immediately jumped out to organize resistance.  But after all, he only has a thousand troops, and the opponent has three thousand!  They relied on this relatively strong city, but now this advantage no longer exists.  Especially since most of the Tibetan soldiers were still sleeping, how could they organize effective resistance in time?  If Mu Da had reacted faster, it would still be too late to lead his army to break out from a certain place immediately!  It¡¯s a pity that his hesitation led to their annihilation!  Lin Zhao immediately ordered the three city gates to be blocked before leading his troops into the city!  The internal area of ??Tabaicheng is not large. From the beginning of its construction, it was determined that the main function here is not to house people, but to garrison troops!  So it was more like a relatively large military camp. As soon as the Song army soldiers came in, they immediately controlled most of the tents and houses!  Of course, if you encounter resistance, you will definitely be killed without mercy!  By daybreak, all the remaining six to seven hundred people had been captured, including Mu Zheng's younger brother Mu Da.  No one escaped and no news was leaked. This is the biggest gain!  Next, we just need to reveal the news cleverly. The Song army is attacking Tabaicheng. How will Mu Zheng react?  When he arrived at Tabaicheng and found that the city had been lost, what would his reaction be?  Everything is as expected!  When everything was in order, Lin Zhao immediately sent someone to deliver the news to Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo, and reported it to Wang Shao in Xizhou.  Only then did Lin Zhao have the time to observe Tabaicheng. It must be said that Mu Zheng was still very discerning.  The city wall built of rammed earth is quite strong. Even though this small earth city is less than two miles in radius, its role and significance of existence are extraordinary!  If it weren¡¯t for Muda¡¯s negligence, how could the Song army have broken through the city so easily?  But now that you have this small town in your hands, everything is different!     well!  Mu Zheng, I'm afraid you will be disappointed. Tabaicheng was built because of me, so it will naturally be used by me!  In the original history, the history of the Song Dynasty took an inadvertent turn, but since I am here today the direction may still be slightly deviated, but it must be a better aspect

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 557: Don¡¯t chase the poor bandits

    Tabaicheng was attacked by the Song army!  When Mu Zheng heard the news, he felt it was a bolt from the blue.  He knows very well how important Tabaicheng is. Now that the Song army is guarding this place, it is equivalent to blocking both the east and west ends of Hezhou.  At the same time, he also blocked the arrival of Hehuang's reinforcements. Was he really going to fall into a state of fighting alone?     snort!  A very bad premonition came over me, and the situation became worse and worse.  Mu Zheng sneered repeatedly. It seemed that his uncle's wishful thinking was about to come to nothing. He was still thinking of taking advantage of the opportunity to regain control of Hehuang.  It seems that the people of the Song Dynasty were ignored from the beginning. Whether this matter can succeed or not is not their own decision!  Didn¡¯t Dong Fei consider this variable?  I wonder how they will react when the news spreads?  Mu Zheng did not blame his younger brother for his incompetence and carelessness. Even he himself did not pay enough attention, thinking that the Song army would not attack Tabaicheng in a detour. How could he blame Mu Da for his negligence?  People in the Song Dynasty were calculating with their minds but not with their own intentions. Since they could move thousands of miles under their noses, launch a surprise attack, and capture the city, what's so surprising?  The key is what to do now?  Send troops to rescue?  It seems that this must be done. Although Mu Zheng knows that going here may be very dangerous, he still has to bite the bullet and face the difficulties.  Maybe this was the purpose of the people of the Song Dynasty, but it was not an option to avoid fighting.  In a battle with the Song army, no matter whether they win or lose, they will definitely suffer heavy losses, and the greater possibility is that they will return in defeat.  But what can be done?  If you don't give it a try now, you may have no chance at all in the future.  At present, the Song Dynasty people have just occupied Tabaicheng.  If your footing is unstable, you can take advantage of this opportunity to launch a counterattack.  At least there is a chance to get it.  If the Song Army waits until they gain a firm foothold and are ready, everything will be over.  The most terrible thing is that the posture of closing the door and beating the dog has been formed.  "If we don't take action yet, when Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo continue to advance westward, they will encounter the Song army marching east and west in Baicheng, and attack from both sides, the consequences will be disastrous.  Rather than being made dumplings by others.  It is better to fight tooth and nail to break out than to fight now. The price is the same anyway.  Compared to certain death, there is now a glimmer of hope, so why not do such a thing?  As soon as Mu Zheng gritted his teeth and made up his mind, he immediately led his army to rush to Baicheng for reinforcements.  And Lin Zhao was already prepared.  He will firmly control Tabai City in his own hands and guard it tightly.  As for the prisoners, a few were imprisoned and most were killed.  Although it is ominous to kill and surrender, sometimes there is nothing you can do. After all, Tabaicheng is only so big.  The three thousand soldiers guarding it were already a bit crowded.  There are still 3,000 war horses, and it would be outrageous to accommodate another 700 to 800 prisoners.  Moreover, this battle is difficult and dangerous. I lead the soldiers to fight in the front, but there are hundreds of Tibetans behind me, just in case there is an unrest or something.  The situation will be very bad.  Rather than doing this, it is better to eliminate this risk in advance.  On the war zone.  To be compassionate to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself, so Lin Zhao still has this determination.  Especially when it comes to powerful alien races, there is no need to be merciful.  Thinking about the caravans that were robbed and the innocent villagers of the Song Dynasty who died, there was nothing to worry about.  War is so cruel!  With three thousand people guarding a city that is more than a mile away, the pressure is really not great!  "Moreover, Mu Zheng built Tabaicheng very solidly, making it difficult to conquer under normal circumstances. Moreover, he seems to want to use it as a military base. There is also a lot of food and grass stored in it, so holding on to it is not a problem at all.  So, when Mu Zheng came to Tabai City, he only took one look and despaired.  When the city was originally built, it was intended to use Tabaicheng as a military fortress, so it was built to be extremely strong.  Food and grass were also specially stored, and there were even some weapons and equipment.  Now they are all making wedding clothes for others, which just gives Song Jun an advantage.  The scale of Tabaicheng is not large. If Tubo in Hezhou can produce some siege machinery, it seems possible to capture it.  Coincidentally, Hezhou Tubo was located in the grassland area and was used to field battles and did not have much experience in sieges.  In particular, their position was awkward and they were always on the defensive. They did not have the courage or strength to attack any of their "neighbors", so they did not always have siege equipment.  Therefore, when watching Tabaicheng, I felt quite helpless.  Now making siege equipment?  Let¡¯s not say whether Hezhou and Tubo have this technology. This will take time.  With three thousand troops and sufficient food and grass, Tabaicheng can hold on for a long time.  It¡¯s no longer just marrying someone else, it¡¯s just shooting yourself in the foot, cheating yourself, and suffering!  Mu Zheng was upset, it was really unpleasant!  Just give up on Tabaicheng?  He is somewhat unwilling!  But attacking?He tried it, but it didn¡¯t work at all. What should he do?  long wait?  Siege?  Or ask for reinforcements from Hehuang again?  The key is that Mu Zheng cannot wait any longer, because the armies of Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo are following closely behind and have already arrived!  "It's impossible to run away in this situation, and fighting is inevitable."  This was the purpose of the people of the Song Dynasty. When Mu Zheng realized it, it was already too late. It was no longer possible to escape unscathed, so he could only bite the bullet and engage in hand-to-hand combat with the Song army.  Although the Tubo cavalry had an advantage in field battles, the Song army had an advantage in strength.  Once again, there was a joint pincer attack from the east and west sides, so the situation was naturally different.  Don¡¯t forget, General Lin has three thousand elite cavalry under his command.  When Mu Zheng and Jing Sili were fighting fiercely, Lin Zhao led his army to rush out from Tabaicheng and directly attacked Mu Zheng's flank!  The head and tail cannot look at each other, and the front and both wings are attacked. The situation is a bit bad.  In fact, the Song army used only more than 20,000 troops in this battle, which was only twice that of Mu Zheng.  If it were purely a head-on battle, judging from the bravery of the Tibetan people and their proficiency in cavalry grassland field combat, one against two would still have the strength to fight.  But from the beginning, their strategy was wrong. They were flanked by the Song army on two fronts and fought on two fronts.  Once the power is dispersed, it will naturally appear to be somewhat weak, and the lack of numbers will become more obvious.  And the Song army also had an elite cavalry going back and forth, causing Hezhou and Tubo to disperse. Under such circumstances, Mu Zheng really couldn't take advantage.  Another point is morale. Because Tabaicheng was raided, the Tubo people in Hezhou were anxious when they came, and the soldiers were a little panicked.  Now the Song army is attacking from both sides. The ordinary soldiers don't know how many troops there are. They just think they are surrounded. They are frightened, morale is low, and they are not interested in fighting.  Under such circumstances, how can we have the strength to fight against the Song Army, which is unstoppable all the way?  Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo are not vegetarians. When they saw such a good opportunity, they would not miss it. They immediately mobilized their troops and rushed in to cooperate with Lin Zhao.  Seeing this, Mu Zheng knew that if he persisted, his entire army might be annihilated.  If you are completely defeated and lose your final strength, you will be truly alone, completely at the mercy of others, and you will have no chance of making a comeback.  Preserving strength is very important.  Mu Zheng can be regarded as a man who can take things easily and let go. He can cut off the wrists of strong men. Seeing that the situation was not right, he immediately led his army to break out of the encirclement of the Song army.  Although the Song army was attacking from two fronts, its troops were limited after all. It was impossible to completely defeat Mu Zheng.  Even if Mu Zheng is persistent and wants to fight to the death, the situation is not much better!  It may be possible to annihilate the main force of Mu Zheng in the end, but the Song army must also pay a huge price, at least half of the casualties.  Lin Zhao and Jing Sili may not be able to bear such a price, and the soldiers of the Song Army may not be able to bear it either.  If it really comes to the end, it's hard to say who will win.  Helplessly, Mu Zheng had a small calculation in his mind. Everyone has to consider their own interests, so he just left.  Leading an elite army to break out of the encirclement, the Song army could not stop them.  Faced with this result, Lin Zhao nodded gently with a faint smile on his lips.  In just such a battle, Mu Zheng had already lost more than half of his troops. Coupled with the disastrous defeat in Tabaicheng, he could only take away three to four thousand soldiers and horses, which was no longer a big deal.  The most important thing is that a much-needed victory is already there, and that is enough.  So when Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo came in a hurry and proposed to continue the pursuit, Lin Zhao gently shook his head; "Don't chase after poor bandits. Although Mu Zheng has experienced failure, his strength cannot be underestimated. His plans for Hezhou  The familiarity is far greater than ours. If we pursue him easily, we are likely to fall into his trap, so it is better to be cautious. " Although both Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo felt that Mu Zheng had just suffered a major defeat, he was like a lost dog. Since he has cavalry!  , you can take advantage of the victory and pursue it.  It's just that what Lin Zhao said makes sense. Many times, the change from victory to defeat is due to underestimating the enemy and rushing forward.  The current situation is already good. If we fail again accidentally, all our previous efforts will be wasted.  Lin Zhao has always been steady, so they agree with this statement.  Furthermore, although Lin Zhao is young, he is General Xuanwei, deputy commander, and a popular marquis.  These powers and positions alone are enough to suppress them. The opinions put forward are equivalent to orders, and it is difficult for them to object!  ¡°Slow down, slow down, this is indeed true!  "Besides this level, we have to be careful about He Huang. If the news spreads, Dong Fei's side will not react, so" When Lin Zhao told this reason, Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo nodded in agreement.  The overall situation is of paramount importance, so don¡¯t let the small lose the big.  &nbsp;"Although Mu Zheng still has some climate, he is no longer what he used to be. We can just pursue him someday. Hezhou is already under our control anyway, and he can't escape!" In fact, General Lin also felt that the pursuit was worthwhile.  It is certainly feasible, and he is not a conservative person. Sometimes it is okay to take a little risk.  But the current goal has been achieved. With a victory, Zhao Xu and Wang Shao have been given an explanation. Next, it depends on the operation of Bianjing!  As for Mu Zheng, just pursue him later. Without him as the enemy chief, where would his achievements come from?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 558: Respectfully Invite the Holy Judge

    Mu Zheng ran away in a hurry!  Breaking out from Tabaicheng, he was on tenterhooks all the way. It wasn't until he discovered that the Song army was not pursuing him that he felt relieved.  To be honest, if the Song Army really pursues victory at this time, their morale will be low and they may not be able to organize a counterattack in a hurry.  At least there is no possibility of turning defeat into victory. The result will be bad after all.  But the Song army did not pursue it!  Maybe it's because the generals of the Song Dynasty were always timid!  Mu Zheng secretly guessed, and felt somewhat relieved, thinking that this was the only way to go, and that it was God's mercy and blessing for him.  He felt even more how wise he was to break through decisively and preserve his strength.  If you lose even this bit of capital in your hand, then everything is really over! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????It Doesn't necessarily mean that she won't be able to make a comeback tomorrow, the Han people have a saying, leave the green hills without worrying about having no firewood, it really makes sense.  The fact that the Song army did not pursue it showed that they also lacked confidence. In this case, there was hope for a counterattack.  With just a little strength in his hands, it is impossible to make a comeback. Mu Zheng smiled bitterly, but he still knew himself.  Sometimes, even if you have a strong heart and a resolute personality, it is your strength that determines success or failure.  You can¡¯t do it on your own, so you have to find help!  The Song Army has occupied Tabaicheng. Should there be any movement on the Hehuang Plateau?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Qingyi Jie Guizhang was the first to receive the news that Mu Zheng was defeated and the Song Army occupied Tabaicheng.  .  "I didn't expect it to come so soon, and the way was so unexpected Qingyi Jie Guizhang hesitated for a long time.  Only then did he come back to his senses.  acquiescence to this fact.     at last.  There was also a wry smile on his lips.  This time the wishful thinking was in vain, and it seemed that there was an intention to steal the chicken but lose the rice!  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:  Just from the overall idea, there is no problem.  But now the results are completely different. What is the reason? What is the problem?  Qingyi Jie Guizhang pondered for a long time.  Just figured it out.  Things do not develop according to your own will and expectations.     Variety!  Things are not static, they are changing.  In his imagination, the Song army would gradually encroach on Hezhou step by step, while Mu Zheng would hold on and fight hard. In his opinion, this process would probably last for a long time.  But how can things remain so unchanged?  Qingyi Jieguizhang ignored people's emotions and their style of dealing with things.  It was precisely because of the delay of Hehuang and Tubo that Mu Zheng had no confidence and did not dare to fight head-on with the Song Dynasty, so he tried hard to preserve his strength.  Ever since.  The fierce battle to the death with the Song army that Qing Yi Jie Guizhang wanted to see did not happen!  Song Jun's implementation was accelerated, which was unexpected.  Not worried though.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang was determined that no matter what, Mu Zheng must have a bottom line, and when he couldn't bear it anymore, he would definitely take action.  It might give Song Jun a big surprise, and maybe that's a good time for him to intervene.  Where is the bottom line?  It should be Tabaicheng!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang also saw the significance of this small city and thought to himself.  It will take time for the Song Army to push forward to this point, then Mu Zheng will have the time and strength to fight against it!  It would be best to let him and Song Jun have a good time first Qingyi's original intention of forming a ghost chapter remains unchanged!  Mu Zheng¡¯s power must be consumed. In fact, this is what Zan Pu Dong Fei and Ali Gu care about the most.  Qingyi's purpose in forming a ghost chapter was to let Mu Zheng explore the true and false status of the Song Army.  The results came quickly, so fast that he had no time to react!  At least he was shocked by the Song army's reaction and strategy. Tabaicheng was captured directly, and Mu Zheng was defeated in the first battle.  The desired result appeared, but the part that exceeded expectations was indigestible!  He knows better than anyone what it means for the Song Dynasty to occupy Tabaicheng.  It is not only related to the safety of Hezhou. When the Song Dynasty people control Tabaicheng, Hezhou will form a relatively closed sphere of influence. If Hehuang and Tubo want to take it back, they will undoubtedly pull out their teeth!  ¡° In this way, the reasons and necessity for He Huang¡¯s intervention are worthy of scrutiny.  Even if they are determined to rescue, the Song army has already taken the advantage and has a firm foothold. It will be difficult to drive them away.  Even if our side sends troops, they will still be blocked from Tabaicheng.  To the west of Tabaicheng is Hehuang's territory. Previously, he, Dong Xiang, and all the senior Tibetan officials wanted to control the battlefield within Hezhou.  In this way, it will not harm Hehuang and Tubo, but it will also become more difficult.  Now it seems that this is no longer possible.  Song Jun was completelyWe are in a state where we can advance to attack and retreat to defend.  Tubo lost the barrier of Hezhou and also lost a good ally - Mu Zheng.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang wanted to wait for Mu Zheng to retreat and then arrive in time, so that he could join forces and take advantage of the situation to use Mu Zheng's troops for his own use.  There may not be many troops, but they can strengthen their own strength. Moreover, these people know the situation in Hehuang far better than others and are more useful.  But when Tabaicheng is occupied, does he still have a chance to join forces with Mu Zheng?  The two of them fought independently and faced the powerful enemy of the Song Dynasty together!  Generals like Qing Yi Jie Guizhang are naturally aware of the damage and disadvantages involved.  Of course, if you take a longer detour, you might be able to unite with Mu Zheng.  But how precious is time on the battlefield?  Furthermore, would the people of the Song Dynasty tolerate Mu Zheng joining them?  In Qingyi Jieguizhang's view, the Song army was fully equipped to pursue the victory, but why did it stop at Tabaicheng and remain calm?  He was confused, especially after learning that the commander of this battle was Lin Zhaohui, he felt even more uncertain.  No wonder the Song Army was able to succeed so easily. It turned out that General Lin was planning and presiding over it. Tabaicheng was so crucial and was a must-save point for Hezhou. How could Lin Zhao not see it?  Now I realize that everything is too late. Lin Zhao used this move to force Mu Zheng to come out for a decisive battle. It was just right.  Qingyi Jieguizhang initially paid more attention to Lin Zhao, but now, he feels that his attention is far from enough.  Lin Zhaoyuan is smarter than imagined.  Be scary!  But why did he let Mu Zheng go?  Is it timidity?  Dare to brave the river Huang alone.  Will such a person be timid?  steady?  This reason seems to make sense.  But Qing Yi Jie Guizhang always felt that things were not that simple. Lin Zhao might be hiding something, but what exactly was it?  I thought about it for a long time, but I didn¡¯t have any clue.  How did he know that even if General Lin had other plans, it was because of his own private affairs. How could General Guizhang guess it?  But what should we do now?  This becomes a very straightforward one.  Very intuitive problem.  Send troops?  Now the meaning and results of sending troops are completely different.  It¡¯s just that the fact that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold has not changed. Now the teeth are even colder and measures must be taken.  I believe that Zan Pu will make a decision in his heart, and he Now that Mu Zheng has escaped, will he sit still and wait for death?  Presumably they will come looking for me again!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang felt that the pressure on his shoulders was much greater!  Lin Zhao, this powerful opponent has already taken action, faster and more powerful than imagined. Am I his opponent?  I heard about Mu Zheng¡¯s defeat.  Dong Felt's pressure suddenly increased a lot.  Is Hezhou so vulnerable?  This area was completely defeated?  ?Think carefully, he knows how strong Hezhou is.  Just not that weak, right?  If he hadn't thought twice, he would have recovered Hezhou long ago.  It is said that Mu Zheng's talents are much higher than those of his father, so Hezhou's power should be stronger than before.  As a result all the plans and expectations came to nothing. It was only then that Dong Fei felt that he was so ridiculous and self-righteous!  Ignoring the people of the Song Dynasty, they were also a little too greedy, which led to the situation today It was not a good deal for Hezhou to lose, but after all, it was the decision I made, no one else can blame me!  This seems to indicate that the power of the Song Army is stronger, and the planners¡¯ plans are also higher!  When Dong Xiang thought of these two points, he became a little anxious!  Tabaicheng is the northwest gate of Hezhou, but it is the east gate of Hehuang. Now the gate has been opened.  When the Song army occupied Hezhou, were they looking closely at Hehuang? ???????? People are always so greedy!  Dong Zang's biggest worry now is that the Song army will launch an attack on Hehuang. However, I heard that Mu Zheng escaped and is still active, so this matter may be delayed for a while.  This is very valuable!  ¡°Also, Mu Zheng is also very precious. As long as he exists, I will feel at ease for the time being.  But after all, it is not a long-term solution. It is certain to send troops, and the remaining forces of Mu Zheng must be assisted But how to operate it, Dong Xiang did not dare to rush.  Now that Qingyi Jiegui Zhang has been appointed, let him be responsible!  He has good tactical strategies and knows the situation in Hezhou the best, so he is naturally the most suitable candidate.  I believe he can handle it well!  "However, we will definitely have to waitat least" Mu Zheng, Dong Xiang really hopes that his nephew can ask for help again at this time.  This time, I helped him without any hesitation. I regretted it!  I really regret it!  There is no way, the people of the Song Dynasty have actually occupied Hezhou. If Mu Zheng does not ask for help, he will?It's not easy to interfere here.  Even if Hezhou theoretically belongs to Hehuang and Tubo, even if Mu Zheng is his own nephew Sometimes it is too important to have a good reputation as a teacher!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang was also very distressed by this. During this period, few people in the northwest were destined to live in peace!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ However, when Mu Zheng, Dong Xiang and Qing Yi were troubled by the ghost chapter, at least Lin Zhao could temporarily relax.  Tone!  Success in the first battle in Tabaicheng, one hit is sure to hit!  The news has been reported to Wang Shao in Xizhou, and then it was quickly sent to Bianjing to report to Emperor Zhao Xu!  This should be considered good news!  After all, Mu Zheng had lost more than half of his troops, and Hezhou was actually under the control of the Song army. If he had just used troops against Tubo in Hezhou, he would have been more than half successful by now.  Announcement of good news is necessary, after all, it opened up two thousand miles of land for the Song Dynasty!  "Border service, this is what many emperors dream of. Opening up borders and expanding territory, this achievement can be recorded in the annals of history.  His name will go down in history and he will become a great hero!  Zhao Xu should be very happy!  Then Wang Shao is a kind man, and he has already reported Lin Zhao's role and related contributions in the memorial.  As for Lin Zhao not pursuing Mu Zheng, it was probably out of caution!  Although he was a little too cautious, Wang Shao could understand and said: "Dongyang, you did the right thing. Don't give up all your previous efforts. It is best to win steadily! " "It's good that General Wang can understand. I was really scared at the time.  When I was proud, I lightly underestimated the enemy and rushed in, and then something happened" Lin Zhao said it very sincerely, and even directly admitted that he was proud and complacent, which was quite self-defeating. But if you can control it in time, that is introspection.  It¡¯s really not easy for young people to do this! The more this happened, the more Wang Shao admired Lin Zhao, and he didn¡¯t even care about Mu Zheng¡¯s breakthrough!  , the purpose is him Of course, it's just to let him leave "Dongyang, what's the next step?  "Wang Shao asked softly. It makes sense to ask. Zhao Xu's will has been stated. If there is a chance, the target should be aimed at Hehuang and Tubo. But what do you mean by the word opportunity? How can it be so easy to control? This is really not true.  Good idea! Lin Zhao also looked embarrassed and said: "In fact, according to the current trend, Hehuang can be considered, but the scale of the war will inevitably expand, and additional soldiers, food, and ordnance will be needed.  Wait" "If the scale of the war does not expand and the number of troops invested does not increase, how can I have a chance to control the Western Army? Lin Zhao naturally wants it. He just wants to start a war against Tubo, and it is necessary to start a war. "Yes, now is an opportunity.  "It's a good start. If we don't move this time, it won't be easy to move again in the future" Wang Shao's words are very reasonable. He finally opened up a little situation in the Hehuang area. If the Song Dynasty didn't  Taking the opportunity to deal with Hehuang and Tubo, the valuable efforts may be in vain. For example, in Hezhou, can the Song army really hold on for a long time? According to this trend, Wang Shao is actually willing to continue fighting, but there are many concerns.  It does exist, so it is temporarily uncertain. Especially the timing, excuse, degree and method are the most difficult to grasp! Wang Shao has almost no defense against Lin Zhao, so he is happy to discuss these matters with Lin Zhao.  Although Lin Zhao is young, he is really knowledgeable and capable! No matter what Wang Shao thinks of himself, he doesn¡¯t think much about major events. Lin Zhao must plan for his own major events, so he just said: "The remnant of Mu Zheng has not yet completely taken care of it.  I understand, why don't you worry first? The memorial of victory in the first battle has been sent to Bianjing. How about we respectfully ask the official sage for this matter?  " "That's right, I respectfully ask for the Holy Judgment!  "Wang Shao also thinks so. When Zhao Xu receives the memorial, there will definitely be an edict. It's better to listen to the official's intention first! (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 559: Coach Change Before the Battle

    The memorial reporting the victory was quickly sent to Bianjing.  The moment he saw the good news, Emperor Zhao Xu finally had a smile on his face that had been gloomy for a long time.  It¡¯s just a memorial, a small victory, but in a special place and at a special time, its significance is extraordinary.  Although Mu Zheng and his son had always paid tribute to the Song Dynasty, as a foreign state at that time, Hezhou belonged to Tubo during this period, not the territory of the Song Dynasty.  Now that Wang Shao and Lin Zhao have occupied a large area of ??land in Hezhou, formally speaking, the land area of ??the Song Dynasty has increased by a large amount. This is an indisputable fact. ?Bian Gong!  ?????????????????????For any emperor, this is a great achievement.  This is especially true for the emperors of the Song Dynasty!  Throughout history, prosperous dynasties such as the Qin, Han and Tang Dynasties were very strong in dealing with grassland enemies.  In the Qin Dynasty, Meng Tian defeated the Xiongnu for more than 700 miles; in the Han Dynasty, Wei Qing conquered the Xiongnu in the north, and Huo Qubing granted the title of Langjuxu; in the Tang Dynasty, the Turks were defeated in the Yinshan Mountains, and Li Shimin was even called the Khan of Heaven.  But what did the Song Dynasty have?  The northern grasslands have never been controlled, and the Western Regions have been lost for many years. Only a corner of the Central Plains, and even the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, which was originally the homeland of the Central Plains, cannot be recovered.  The Liao Kingdom and Xixia Kingdom once invaded, but they could only support themselves hard and could not counterattack. They sent out annual coins in order to seek peace.  What a humiliation!  It is precisely because of this that the Song Dynasty fell into a state of poverty and weakness, which was the weakest period of the Central Plains Dynasty.  Prosperous economy and splendid culture.  In the end, they will be annihilated under the iron hooves of the alien race. ?Bian Gong seems to have never happened before!     so.  When the fact of expanding the territory is before our eyes, even if it is only two thousand miles, it is snatched from the hands of the Tibetan allies, it is equally exciting!  It may seem ordinary, but it has cross-era significance and is worthy of a special book!  This is especially true for Zhao Xu!  Among the emperors before him, Taizu unified the Central Plains and laid the foundation; Taizong destroyed the Northern Han Dynasty.  The battle at Gaolianghe was a huge defeat, and the Sixteenth State of Yanyun left the Song Dynasty forever!  Emperor Zhenzong was even more unbearable. The Liao army had already reached the Yellow River. After defeating him, he signed the humiliating "Chanyuan Alliance" with the Liao Kingdom.  Renzong was the Emperor of Taiping. He had relative peace for decades, but he had no merit.  As for Yingzong.  He only reigned for four short years and achieved nothing.  Now in the hands of Zhao Xu, he has a side effect!  The Song Dynasty expanded its territory for the first time. Could Zhao Xu not be excited?  Even if the remaining forces of Mu Zheng have not been completely eliminated and Hezhou is only briefly controlled, there is already a fact.  He was excited.  I couldn't wait to announce the good news to the courtiers and the people of the world!  The certainty is a side effect, and it is praised very highly. Only in this way, he, Zhao Xu, is the first king to expand the territory of the Song Dynasty!  only if.  Only in the history books will there be special mentions!  Since the drought began, Wang Anshi was deposed.  Zhao Xu had been feeling aggrieved for too long, and finally he had achievements that made him happy and proud. Naturally, he would not let go of such an opportunity.  After Zhao Xu announced the victory in the court, he immediately stated that Hezhou belonged to the Song Dynasty and was called Xihe Road together with Xizhou. Celebrations would be held later.  Although some ministers objected and thought it was too hasty, others believed that Mu Zheng had not yet been executed and still had great strength, so it was too hasty.  But Zhao Xu didn¡¯t care at all, saying that only by bringing Hezhou under the rule of the Song Dynasty as soon as possible, the military operations there could go smoothly and avoid a lot of trouble!  It makes sense if you think about it carefully. Hezhou officially became a state and county of the Song Dynasty, so the remnants of Mu Zheng were rebels, and if other forces wanted to intervene, they would invade the Song Dynasty.  Whether it's chasing down rebellions or resisting foreign enemies, it's all a matter of course!  But in this way, it can be regarded as completely angering Hehuang and Tubo!  Zhao Xu didn¡¯t care about that much. He quickly determined that such a side effort would make his emperor¡¯s record come true. This was too important.  Some thoughtful officials noticed this and praised and flattered Zhao Xu even more.  Since it is a side merit, it is not only the emperor¡¯s merit, but also the merit of the ministers.  Immediately, a minister wrote a letter stating that the soldiers who participated in the war should be rewarded!  Zhao Xu naturally has no objection, this is what should be done.  Wang Shao was immediately granted the title of Marquis of Dingyuan, General of Huaihua, and Military Envoy of Xihe Road.  Lin Zhao was already a marquis and still young, so it seemed inappropriate to immediately grant him the title of Duke, so he was only granted the title of General Yunhui and the governor of Hezhou.  However, due to their meritorious service, the two infant children of the Marquis became viscounts, which was extremely noble.  Jing Sili, Liu Changzuo and many other generals all received rewards one by one, and at the same time ordered transfer envoys to go and reward them.?Army.  Zheng Xia, a member of the Ministry of Rites, wrote that a grand sacrifice should be held for such a great achievement to inform heaven and earth, and the Ancestral Temple should inform the ancestors.  The grand ceremony can show the glory and majesty of the country in the Song Dynasty.  It is in line with my heart. When Zhao Xu saw the memorial, he smiled widely.  Zheng Xia's bad impression due to his impeachment of Wang Anshi disappeared instantly without a trace!  ??Suddenly, the originally planned celebration was upgraded to several levels.  However, Zhao Xu's heart was pounding, and this was what he wanted.  It's just that it was difficult to speak up before. Now that the minister has brought it up, we can definitely follow the trend.  As it happened, Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, agreed, and Zhao Xu agreed more simply.  Most of the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty were sensible people and knew the intentions of the officials. Although they felt that it was a bit "making a fuss out of a molehill", it was too vain for the officials to do so.  It's just a good thing after all. Since the official has the intention, let him be vain and happy for a while, so he doesn't object.  I just feel a little worried in my heart. The battle in Hezhou has not yet been settled, and it is so high-profile. If something happens, it will be embarrassing!  Hezhou is under a lot of pressure!  All the officials are well aware that many generals have been promoted to positions and titles. It may seem like a good job on the front line, but it is not easy in reality!  After the matter was confirmed, some officials said that since they were offering sacrifices to the Heaven and Earth Ancestral Temple and reporting their achievements, in addition to the emperor, should there also be frontline generals who came back to report on their duties and accept rewards?  This is true, Zhao Xu does have this idea!  Who is just letting back?  An official from the Ministry of Rites said that at least he was a general-level figure. Otherwise, how could he represent all the soldiers on the Xihe Road front line?  When offering sacrifices to the Heaven and Earth Ancestral Temple, little people really can't take the stage.  In terms of the grandness of the etiquette, Wang Shao and Lin Zhao seem to be the most suitable!  Let Lin Zhao come back?  It would be suspected of overstepping his authority, and Lin Zhao was too favored. If he appeared at the ancestral temple, it would seem a bit Even though Lin Zhao personally led the army to win the battle in Baicheng, the leader was always Wang Shao!  Lin Zhao is also too young, more showy than Lin, and it is not good for him to be too popular.  Furthermore, Wang Shao went to the northwest for several years, dedicated his whole life and made outstanding achievements, and never came back. Zhao Xu also missed him very much, and wanted to take this opportunity to give rewards and honors to his close ministers.  It happened to be at this time that Wang Shao¡¯s mother, who had just been ennobled, fell ill and missed her son very much!  Filial piety comes first among all good deeds, and the imperial court has always advocated filial piety to govern the world. When the mother is sick, the son should also serve him by his side!  Especially since Wang Shao has not been home for several years, the situation is even more special.  In the past, loyalty and filial piety could not have both worlds, but now, it seems that we can have the best of both worlds.  When Zhao Xu heard the news, he issued an edict asking Wang Shao to return to Bianjing to report on his duties, and at the same time visit his sick mother!  The filial piety of the whole king also shows the benevolence and righteousness of the king.  It¡¯s just that as a result, all the military affairs on the Xihe Road front line fell on Lin Zhao alone!  But Zhao Xu is not worried. Although Lin Zhao is young, his abilities are there. Hezhou's victory in the first battle was entirely due to his handiwork.  As for loyalty, he and Wang Shao are treated equally and they are both his confidants!  No one among the officials doubted the talent of General Yunhui Lin Zhao, which was obvious to all.  However, the battle on Xihe Road is so important that a young man in his twenties still makes people surprised and a little worried.  But the officials don't care, so it's hard for others to say anything.  Since then, the position of Xihe Road's envoy fell to Lin Zhao.  Because Wang Shao left, there was no one in charge of Huanqing Road for the time being, and it was too late to send others there.  Furthermore, as long as Mrs. Wang's condition is stable, Wang Shao will return after a while, so it is not appropriate to send someone else, so she has no choice but to offend Lin Zhao and take up the post as well.  As a result, the military affairs of Huanqing Road, Xihe Road, and even Qinfeng Road all fell into the hands of Lin Zhao!  Because it was only a temporary replacement, no one felt that General Lin was too powerful.  On the contrary, many people think that this is a chore!  After all, Hezhou has not been completely pacified, Hehuang is ready to move, and Xixia is not peaceful either.  If there is even the slightest problem on the northwest front, Lin Zhao will not be able to escape responsibility!  It seems beautiful, but in fact it is thankless!  The news quickly spread to the northwest front. Are you going back to Beijing to report on your work at this time?  Wang Shao also felt that it was very unexpected. The court was too anxious about the celebration of the victory in the first battle of Hezhou?  At least in the opinion of the steady Wang Shao, this is indeed the case!  Mu Zheng may continue to make trouble, Hehuang and Tubo still don¡¯t know when they will take action, and whether the Xixia people will make some small moves. These are all unknown. How can we leave Hehuang with peace of mind?  "It's just that military orders are hard to disobey. The emperor's imperial edict has come and cannot be disobeyed.  The celebration in Bianjing has also been prepared. It seems inappropriate not to participate. After all, it is an absolute honor.??moment.  As a minister, who wouldn't want to be remembered in history and be honored and favored at such a time?  The most important thing is the news that Mrs. Wang is ill. Wang Shao is a filial son. He has not been home in the past few years, so how can he fulfill his filial piety.  Now that my mother is ill, if she doesn't go back, she will be a son in vain.  Especially when the elderly are getting older, if they cannot afford to fall ill, and if something happens to them, then It would be the greatest tragedy in life to have a child who wants to be raised but cannot be taken care of!  Therefore, as soon as he received the news, Wang Shao became worried.  Taking several aspects into account, Bianjing must go back.

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 560 The opportunity has come

    A brief envoy from Xihe Road!  ??For this new position, Lin Zhao can only dream of it!  To be precise, it was Wang Shao's departure, which was really great.  The military affairs of Xihe Road, Huanqing Road and Qinfeng Road all fell into his hands. This was a good thing that Lin Zhao dreamed of.  This means that more than half of the Western Army's forces are already in Lin Zhao's hands. Although it is only temporary, it is of great significance.  Now that there is a beginning, it is possible that it will become permanent at the end.  In addition to the prefectures controlled by the Zhe family, as well as the relationship with the Zhong family in Qingjian City.  With 80% of the Western Army in his hands, how could Lin Zhao not be excited?  As for pressure, Lin Zhao firmly believes that there is no such thing as pie in the sky, but we are not afraid!  Furthermore, difficulties sometimes also mean opportunities. If you grasp them well, you will gain a lot.  Wang Shao, on the other hand, felt a little sorry and said: "Dongyang, the official family has a destiny, and my mother is ill, so I have to go back to Bianjing, and I will leave the military affairs of Xihe to you." "General Wang, don't worry!" "  Mu Zheng is not dead yet, He Huang is ready to move, the burden on your shoulders is not light!" Wang Shao really felt a little regretful. Now when he returns, he is a hero with outstanding achievements and a glorious hero.  Those who stay have to bear the pressure and take risks, which is really not worthwhile and hard work.  He didn¡¯t know that Lin Zhao was secretly having fun!  I felt a little embarrassed and wronged Lin Zhao.  Although his mother was ill, Lin Zhao didn't even go back to see her son when he was born.  "It doesn't matter, I will be careful and I will not disappoint the officials and General Wang!" Lin Zhao vowed, but at the same time he was a little apologetic.  Drive Wang Shao away in this way.  I really feel sorry for him.  Especially Mrs. Wang's condition. If Wang Shao knew that he would have sent people to sneak into his mansion.  And it has affected Mrs. Wang¡¯s health, so how should she feel?  There is no way, who made you Zhao Xu¡¯s confidant?  You must go!  "Yes!" Wang Shao didn't have the slightest doubt and nodded lightly: "Be careful!" Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Give my regards to the old lady!" "I'll leave everything to you!" Leaving behind a sincere instruction,  Wang Shao just left. He had no doubts about Lin Zhao's ability, but he just felt that he was in a bad situation and under a lot of pressure.  On the surface, Lin Zhao is very dignified.  But my heart is full of joy!  For the army, although there is a coaching change before the formation, the impact is not big.  The deputy coach has become the head coach, what¡¯s the point?  What's more, the last victory was won by the deputy commander. General Lin's prestige and sense of belonging in the hearts of the soldiers are very high, so they naturally agree with him.  Therefore, Lin Zhao easily had the entire army in his hands.  "Young Master, the first step has been completed!" Di Qing felt relieved after hearing the news.  "Yes!" Lin Zhao also breathed a sigh of relief and said softly: "It's easier than expected, and it's much faster." "Wang Shao is gone. The three groups of troops are in hand, and half of the Western Army has been captured  Di Qing said: "It's just temporary after all. Unless Wang Shao never comes back" "Without Wang Shao, others will be troublesome, so we must hurry up and complete the control before others come." It's a race against time.  , it¡¯s really not easy.  "Well!" Di Qing said: "It's just that the current situation is not good enough. Before returning to Bianjing, if I can sit in the position of Xuanfu envoy on Shaanxi Road, then that will be another matter." This is a short-term ultimate goal.  , Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy was in charge of the Western Army, and he had the final say on the land west of Tongguan.  If so, he would have the capital to compete with Zhao Xu.  "Before that, we have to kill the Tubo in Hehuang, otherwise we won't be qualified!" Lin Zhao's expression was very calm. Since he was opening up territory, how could he be satisfied with this corner of Hezhou?  Just like Wang Shao said, since we have launched troops against the Tubo people, we must go all out and take them down directly!  Once all previous efforts are wasted and the land of Hezhou is gained and lost, it will be difficult to do it again in the future.  Not to mention that the Tibetan people will be twisted into a rope and their defenses will be stricter. The Song Dynasty's habit of being afraid of well ropes for ten years after being bitten by a snake is very annoying.  So this time, we must take advantage of the victory and pursue it!  The fertile Huangshui Valley must become the territory of the Song Dynasty!  As for the reason and timing of sending troops, I believe the Tubo people will decide on their own, and Qingyi's Gui Zhang will come sooner or later.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Since Mu Zhengbing was defeated in Baicheng, Tubo has been in turmoil!  There are rumors again about whether to continue the rescue!  Although Zan Pu Dong Fei still insisted on his previous decision, Prince Lin Bubi once again proposed that the Song Army was planning toThe previous combat scope was only in Hezhou and did not affect Hehuang.  Mu Zheng is over. There is no need to give the Song Dynasty people an excuse to enter Hehuang just because he started a war with the Song army.  Ali Gu was naturally opposed to this. Without an excuse, wouldn't the Song army be able to enter?  Even if you behave yourself, if someone from the Song Dynasty wants to come, is it difficult to find an excuse?  It¡¯s too late, it would have been better if we had rescued earlier!  Thinking of this matter, Ali Gu had some small complaints against Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, saying that he was just reaping the benefits of others, now it¡¯s better, both man and land are gone!  But after all, he didn't have the nerve to express these complaints. After all, he once thought so too, but things were developing too fast and beyond expectations!  There is no regret medicine in the world, you can only make up for it as much as possible!  Zan Pu has already given this decision to Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, not to mention, Ali Gu is really jealous.  This kind of trust and reuse is really rare. Ali Gu really wants to have such an opportunity, but can he shoulder the responsibility?  Do you have the ability to deal with such a complicated and difficult situation?  At least he is not very confident!  There is no doubt that Qingyi Jieguizhang will be the best general of Tubo and a future general.  We must win him over. Only in this way can we have a chance to win the championship in the future and secure the position of Zanpu!  If he has other ideas, then I'm sorry, I can only It's just that Ali Gu didn't think further.  For example, if Tubo is gone, where will the position of Zanpu be?  Qingyi Jieguizhang, who was already on the road, suddenly sneezed, and the look on his face became more solemn.  We can no longer stay in Qingtang City. Regardless of whether Mu Zheng asks for help or not, just because the Song Army has occupied Tabaicheng, the defense in the east must be strengthened. Qingyi Jie Guizhang is back.  Zamp allows himself to seize the opportunity to send troops, but when will the time come?  The pressure on Qingyi Jieguizhang's heart is really not small!  Opposite, Wang Shao and Lin Zhao have joined forces, and no one is a vegetarian!  Furthermore, Mu Zheng doesn¡¯t know where he went?  The nights are long and there are many dreams, and procrastination seems to be no solution!  The Song Dynasty had not occupied Hezhou for a long time and its foothold was not yet stable. It would be best to launch an attack immediately. The longer it takes, the more disadvantageous it will be to itself.  Especially when the news came that the Song Dynasty established Xihe Road and brought Hezhou under its rule, Qingyi Jie Guizhang could no longer sit still!  It was at this time that Mu Zheng's envoy appeared again in Qingyi's camp.  By coincidence, news came from Xizhou that Song Army coach Wang Shao had returned to Bianjing to report on his duties.  The opportunity has come!

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River, Chapter 561: Planning for an Attack

    Wang Shao was gone, Qing Yi had not yet come to Gui Zhang, and Lin Zhao finally had some free time.  Naturally, this precious time cannot be wasted, and Lin Zhao plans to do something.  Training!  To be precise, he was building a Song Dynasty version of the special forces. Lin Zhao also specially named it, Da Song Blade!  As for its usefulness, in addition to playing an important role on the battlefield, it will also be of great use in the future.  It¡¯s always good to be prepared and it comes in handy.  I have always had this idea before, but it has never been possible to put it into action. The main reason is that there are too many restrictions and there is no space and power.  This time, half of the Western Army is in hand, and there is no one in the northwest to control it. It has full power and the possibility to operate.  The number of this kind of army is small, controlled at about 2,000 people, and it follows the route of elite troops.  Many Mingyue Sect masters have surrendered in batches and have been in the army for a long time. Lin Zhao can finally bring them together openly and become the backbone of the Blade.  Everything was run secretly, without leakage, and did not arouse anyone's suspicion.  Then select the strong soldiers with strong combat quality from the army, and then start training.  Soon, two thousand people were selected, and Lin Zhao personally presided over the training.  The first principle that all blade warriors are taught is loyalty and obedience!  Loyal, loyal to the Song Dynasty!  But the most intuitive manifestation of this is that you must first be loyal to General Yunhui Lin Zhao!  Coupled with the second point of obedience, obeying the commander's orders, it becomes even more obvious.  The backbone of the Mingyue Sect in the army played a good role in guiding and encouraging them, and it didn't take a few days.  The Blade Warriors all returned to General Xinlin and obeyed his orders.  This is the effect you want!  Lin Zhao¡¯s original intention was to turn them into his own private soldiers.  It will be of great use in future operations.  So the first thing is to make them absolutely loyal to themselves and obey their orders.  It is the same principle as when Maodun Chanyu of the Xiongnu used Mingdi to train his cavalry.  When the time comes, wherever their sword points, they will kill in that direction, no matter who is standing there!  It is impossible to directly win the complete loyalty of the soldiers in the short term, so we can only try to do it slowly.  This will only cultivate a kind of thinking for them, which will have a subtle influence on them in future training, gradually becoming a habit, and eventually becoming a deep-rooted thought.  As long as some time passes.  Perhaps after a few actual battles, the effect will be more obvious.  Over time, they will become completely loyal to themselves and obey themselves from the depths of their souls to their habits. At that time, they will really be used by me.  With two thousand people at his disposal, Lin Zhao was definitely confident and not afraid of anyone.  Ideological education is very important.  This is absolutely true!  The next step is some conventional things, such as strategy and tactics, special operations and so on.  Lin Zhao, who was born in the police academy, was familiar with these and quickly formulated a set of regulations. Di Qing greatly appreciated it after reading it. At the same time, he also based on his many years of experience in marching and fighting.  Many additions and improvements were made to make it more suitable for the soldiers of the Song Dynasty.  If it weren't for Di Qing's inconvenience to show up now, Lin Zhao would really have the urge to ask him to be in charge of training troops.  After the plan is determined, training begins immediately!  The two thousand blade warriors are naturally well-equipped, and their mounts are all Hequ horses.  Long and short swords, along with a light crossbow.  Hook locks, as well as many small appliances and small weapons!  Then the training started. The first one was physical fitness. There were requirements during the selection, but now it needs further strengthening.  Endurance and sensitivity are the key points.  Lin Zhao specially selects masters to train blade warriors in boxing and kicking, slashing with swords, assassination, arrow and crossbow shooting, horseback combat and many other aspects.  There are also many subjects such as climbing, night fighting, water combat and so on.  It is to do everything possible to improve the combat effectiveness of soldiers, so that they can adapt to fight in many special occasions and play a unique role.  The training is left to Li Cheng. As his own private soldier, the Blade Warriors will never allow others to interfere.  Jing Sili and Liu Changzuo were just curious, and Lin Zhao did not let them participate at all.  These two people need to be drawn together, but not in this way ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Lin Zhao¡¯s blade  When the warrior training was in full swing, Hehuang finally took action.  How could Mu Zheng be willing to suffer defeat in Baicheng?  He was unwilling to wander through the mountains and forests, and kept thinking about making a comeback.  But with his strength, this is simply not possible, and the only way is to find foreign aid.  And the foreign aid can only be Hehuang Tubo!  Even if my uncle Dong Fei is not kind,??, if he wanted to annex someone while he was in danger, Mu Zheng still had to pretend not to know, pretend not to care, and shamelessly ask for help.  This is not about being humble, but about being able to bend and stretch. At this point, you can see that Mu Zheng is a character!  This time, the envoy sent by Mu Zheng did not go to Qingtang City, but paid a visit to Qingyi Jiegui Zhang on the way.  Since the moment Tabaicheng was occupied by the Song Army, Qingyi Jie Guizhang could not sit still.  Although he believed that the Song Army would not act rashly, if a sudden attack was launched, Hehuang would be in danger!  It is necessary to strengthen the defense of the eastern border. Even if Mu Zheng is not rescued, self-defense is still necessary.  So Qingyi Jie Guizhang came and brought ten thousand Tibetan soldiers.  In addition, there are 10,000 troops on the eastern border itself, and the number of troops in Hehuang and Tubo is as much as 20,000.  However, Qingyi Jie Guizhang behaved very low-key and was deeply hidden. The number of external troops was only about 10,000.  As for whether the spies of the Song Dynasty discovered anything unusual, it's hard to say.  After getting in touch, Qingyi Jieguizhang made it clear that he could help!  He knew very well that the Song Dynasty was absolutely ambitious towards Hehuang and Tubo. Wouldn't they take action if they didn't get involved?  It's so easy to make excuses if you have the intention.  Rather than waiting for danger and working hard to defend, it is better to take the initiative.  Especially after the loss of Hezhou, the east gate of Hehuang has been opened without any barrier.  As long as the Song army is willing and concentrated, it is not a problem to march straight in.  Hezhou must be taken back.  He could not sit back and watch, let alone acknowledge the Song Dynasty's occupation of him.  Otherwise, the national defense of Hehuang and Tubo will not be safe at all.  The way to not admit it is to take it back, otherwise any anger will be useless.  Taking advantage of the fact that the people of the Song Dynasty were not yet firmly established, they took action early to avoid long nights and many dreams.  For Tubo, the most terrifying thing about the Song Dynasty was its large population!  Within three to five years, the people of the Song Dynasty could immigrate to Hezhou in large numbers from the Central Plains. In this way, they would be able to establish a foothold, and it would be difficult to recapture it.  in this way.  Even if the Song Dynasty did not engage in war, it would encroach on Hehuang step by step.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang does not want to see such a situation, and Dong Zhan will not tolerate such a situation. He must make a decision immediately!  Therefore, the result can only be - war!  In a battle on the battlefield, the Song Dynasty and Hehuang Tubo would have to face each other sooner or later, so that's the case.  Why do you still have to act so coquettishly?  Sooner or later it will be like this, you must be polite!  It¡¯s time to ask for help. The teacher is famous, and the Tubo people are united. Let¡¯s have a good time with the people of the Song Dynasty!  After receiving the news, Mu Zheng was naturally very excited.  He also knew that He Huang must be anxious.  That's fine, you deserve it if you were full of evil ideas before!  But the more anxious they are, the more willing they are to help themselves.  At least the result will be beneficial to you, and it will definitely not take long.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang made an invitation.  Want to meet him.  Mu Zheng did not hesitate at all. Guizhang would not harm him at this time, otherwise it would be equivalent to pushing all the participating forces in Hezhou to the side of the Song Dynasty.  Therefore, he went to Hehuang boldly and confidently, and came to the Chinese army's tent where Qingyi had a ghost seal.  "Mu Zheng!" "Ghost Chapter!" It stands to reason that Mu Zheng is the grandson of Jiao Si Luo and has a noble status, but now he is like a bereaved dog.  In front of Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, who commanded Hehuang's army, he didn't dare to make any excuses!  "The Song army is making a surprise attack. Hezhou's strength is limited and cannot resist it. For the current plan, we can only ask the general for help." Mu Zheng kept his posture very low. After all, he was asking for help.  "Chief Mu Zheng is serious. Hezhou is the land of Tubo. We are all Tubo people and we should protect our own land." Qingyi Jie Guizhang's words are tantamount to telling Mu Zheng that Hezhou has always been the land of Hezhou.  In the territory of Huang and Tubo, Tamu Zheng must surrender to Dong Felt.  "Then I have to thank the general. As the leader of the Hezhou tribe, Mu Zheng cannot defend himself against the enemy. If Zanpu hadn't sent the general here, I really don't know what to do!" Mu Zheng readily surrendered!  He made it clear that he obeyed Zan Pu Dong Fei and was willing to surrender.  At the same time, he tactfully expressed his desire to be a tribal leader when the time came.  "Zanpu cherishes his people and he also approves of leader Mu Zheng. The failure of this war is entirely due to the cunning of the Song people and has nothing to do with the leader!" Qingyi Jie Guizhang agreed, which is considered a concession for each!  "General, do you have any strategies to defend against the enemy?" Qingyi Jie Guizhang did not answer, but instead asked: "Does Leader Mu Zheng know anything about the Song army?" "Song people are cunning!" This is Mu Zheng's first  The impression irritated him the most!  "The loss of Tabaicheng was due to my brother and I's mistake." Mu Zheng shook his head and said: "If we fought head-on with the Song army, we would not necessarily lose! But I didn't expect that they would use tricks to make our army fall.Falling into the trap" In this regard, Mu Zheng is still helpless! In fact, his failure can only be said to be a mistake. Although he understood Song Jun's actions later, he was helpless! There was no way, this was a conspiracy,  You see it clearly, but you can't do anything about it! Qing Yijie Guizhang smiled, isn't it like this! How much of the competition is about the strength of the army? At least half of it is a competition between the weak and the weak on the grassland.  , but when fighting against the people of the Central Plains, one must be careful. "Sun Tzu's Art of War" and military strategy are the most talked about! "Be careful, Qing Yi Jie Guizhang believes that Mu Zheng also knows this, but still."  I can't avoid it. Now that I attach great importance to it, I can definitely avoid it. Thinking of this, Qing Yijie Guizhang only feels great pressure! However, no matter how great the pressure is, there is always an opportunity.  There is fear, which is a taboo for military strategists. Brave Tubo warriors will not be like this. Instead, they are more cautious and avoid being arrogant. Speaking carefully, it seems to be a good thing. "General, do you have any countermeasures?  "This is the second time Mu Zheng has asked. After all, from now on, all battles against the Song army will be led by He Huang. Qingyi Jie Guizhang is the commander, and he is destined to be a supporting role. Because of himself  Considering the embarrassment of identity, it would be better to just follow Guizhang's arrangements, but he didn't know what he was going to do? Qingyi Jie Guizhang smiled lightly and said, "I would like to ask Leader Mu Zheng to help me correct some of my ideas and fill in the gaps!  " "Okay, I'd like to hear the details!  "Mu Zheng also really wanted to see what was so extraordinary about the young general that Uncle Zamp valued most. "Let's take a look at the current situation first!  "Qing Yi Jie Guizhang said: "Although Wang Shao, the coach of the Song Army, is gone, the generals who are good at fighting under Wang Shao are still there, and the strength of the Song Army is still there.  Especially the current coach Lin Zhao, you must have experienced what he can do, right?  I have seen this person before. Although he is young, his ability and strategy cannot be underestimated.  And he is also our most difficult enemy to deal with next.  The second is the advantages and disadvantages of the enemy and ourselves. We Tubo people are good at field and mountain warfare, but not good at attacking cities, while the Han people are good at defending cities.  During combat, you must consider utilizing your strengths and avoiding weaknesses.  Previously, when Lin Zhao was fighting in Tabaicheng, Wang Shao was sitting in Xizhou, seemingly doing nothing, but in fact he was strategizing.  And he also did a big thing. He passed through the Xihe River and spent a lot of time planning to win over many Qiang people, as well as our Tubo tribe. They were indeed weak one by one, but together they became a very powerful force.  The power cannot be underestimated.  " "Yes, it is indeed so!  "Mu Zheng was very satisfied. At least Qingyi Jieguizhang knew the situation on the front line very well. With preparation, it is possible to win the battle. Qingyi Jieguizhang continued: "In this case, we can only adopt a targeted strategy.  The first one is time. Wang Shao is not here, and Lin Zhao is young after all. Taking care of such an overall situation by one person will be somewhat negligent.  If Wang Shao comes back and the two of them cooperate and complement each other, it will be even more difficult for us to get hold of them.  Therefore, we must take action as soon as possible, and it is a battle to determine the outcome, life or death!  You and I unite, although our strength is much stronger, it is still weak compared to the Song Army.  Therefore, we must strengthen our own strength and find some allies!  " "Allies?  Mu Zheng asked: "Xixia people?"  " "Yes, Shangxia Xixia was beaten so badly by the Song Dynasty, and they must want revenge.  What's more, losing lips and teeth and losing rivers and rivers will be a huge disaster for Xixia. I think Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi will consider it.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Before I left, I had reported to Zanpu that he had sent envoys to Xixia."  There is also the Qiang tribe. You are the grandson of Jiao Si Luo Zanpu. You have a high prestige in Hezhou, so you must be qualified for this matter!  " "Okay, Mu Zheng will do his best!  "At this time, naturally there can be no refusal. "Okay, the next thing is the most important thing!  " Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Our army is good at field fighting, and the Song army is good at defense. If we go to attack the city and take out the stronghold, the result can be imagined.  If you want to win, you can only lure the Song army out of the city and ambush them halfway!  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 562: Taking advantage of the enemy's strategy

    Go up to the army and attack!  Qingyi Jieguizhang had already started collecting intelligence and analyzing it. If he was not prepared, how would he, as the former army commander, fight the war?  "Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger. The Han people's art of war is indeed reasonable."  Qingyi Jie Guizhang put a lot of effort into thinking about countermeasures.  Mu Zheng nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Now he finally understood why his uncle Dong Fei paid special attention to such a young man and entrusted him with the fate of the Tibetan army and Hehuang.  ¡°Lure the enemy out of the city and ambush him halfway!¡± Mu Zheng savored these words and agreed very much.  "That's right! We don't have the experience or ability to attack a city and take out a stronghold. We are no match for the Song Dynasty in this regard. Why bother asking for trouble?" Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "If we want to win, we can only win in the city.  In field battles, only in this way can we give full play to the advantages of our Tubo cavalry and use our strengths to avoid weaknesses." Mu Zheng fully possesses this confidence.  He had been thinking that if the Song army had not been encircled and attacked on the flanks last time, but had fought head-on, the Hezhou army would never have been completely defeated.  "Then how does the general plan to induce the Song Army to leave the city?" Mu Zheng asked softly, fearing that the Song Army would not leave the city.  Although he doesn't have many remaining troops, he can attack in secret.  But the Song Army never gave him a chance, so he could only hide in the mountains and forests.  "It's very simple, attack where it must be saved!" "Where?" Qing Yijie Guizhang pondered for a moment before spitting out three words: "Tabaicheng!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hezhou has dense vegetation and a large number of towering ancient trees. ???????????????????????????? Timber was indispensable in ancient buildings.  Especially large-scale palaces and other palaces require large wood.  As columns or beams.  During the Qin, Han and Tang dynasties, Guanzhong was the capital, and palaces were built mainly from the surrounding Longshan Mountain and the Loess Plateau in the north of Guanzhong.  That's why Du Mu came up with the exclamation "Shushan Wu, A Fang Chu".  Generations of logging, coupled with battlefield destruction and natural factors, have severely damaged the vegetation in Longshan and the Loess Plateau, and also caused severe soil erosion.  The Song Dynasty suffered from floods every year.  The losses were heavy and the suffering was unspeakable.  Even in this case, the project still needs to be built, and there is still a demand for wood.  Where does it come from?  Cut down from the vast mountains and forests in the south?  During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, large trees were cut down in the mountains and forests in Guixiang and transported to the capital through waterways.  This was very costly for the Song Dynasty.  As for the mountains in the Central Plains region, after logging.  Inconvenient transportation.  When Hezhou became the territory of the Song Dynasty, the wood here became the best choice.  There are many large trees, and the wood is mature. After being cut down, it is dragged into the river and finally enters the Wei River. You can go straight down the river to Guanzhong and Bianjing.  Therefore, it was targeted by the timber merchants of the Song Dynasty very early on.  As early as the second year after the establishment of the Song Dynasty.  In the second year of Taizu's Jianlong reign (AD 961), Zuo Cheng, the Minister of the Song Dynasty, came out to know Qinzhou.  Gaozhi Prefecture saw that the west of Qinzhou Xiyang Town (near Tianshui) was covered with forests and there was a lot of wood, so he recruited 300 people to set up a factory to specialize in logging.  The collected wood was then transported by water along the Wei River to be used in various buildings in Bianjing.  Where the Song Dynasty was established, the capital Bianjing was repaired.  A large amount of wood is inevitable.  For this reason, Gao Fang specially built Dingxi Village in the south of the Wei River and stationed troops there, and then expanded westward to the Fuqiang realm.  In addition to maintaining border defenses, it also facilitated the Song Dynasty's logging business.  Over time, it finally aroused dissatisfaction among the Tubo people.  Timber is very important to them as their building material and fuel. The logging in the Song Dynasty was actually plundering their living resources.  Moreover, the people of the Song Dynasty did not care about the Tibetan people's land at all, and they cut and cut it indiscriminately, causing soil erosion.  Another important point is that mountains and forests are also part of the original beliefs of the Tubo people.  The Song Dynasty's massive logging was undoubtedly an infringement and insult to them.  So, the Tubo people launched a counterattack!  The leader of the Tubo tribe at that time, Shang Boqian, called on the Song Dynasty to set up a fortress that infringed on the interests of the Tubo residents. In the second year of Jianlong AD, he contacted more than a thousand people from nearby tribes to attack the Song Dynasty's fortress, seize the transport rafts, and kill and injure the Song Dynasty.  of soldiers.  The first confrontation between Tubo and the Song Dynasty resulted in conflicts.  Gaozhi Prefecture immediately sent troops to defeat Shang Boqian, but Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin showed a calm attitude.  At that time, the situation in the northwest was very complicated. The predecessor of Xixia, the Li family of Wuzhou, the Zhejia of Fuzhou, and the Yang family of Linzhou were all divided into one party.  Shangbo Qiannai was the leader of Tubo, who controlled the territory of Longyou and had great influence.  The warlords within the Song Dynasty were unable to straighten things out, so naturally they did not want to have a dispute with Shang Boqian!  At the same time, there is also the intention to win over Shang Boqian and contain many warlords in the northwest. After all, Long YouyiSeparated by ?, it is not very far from Dingnan Five States.  Therefore, Song Taizu ordered the privy envoy Wu Tingzuo to be the military envoy to Qinzhou, replace Gao Fang, reconcile with Tubo, and release the captured Tubo tribesmen.  Shang Bo returned the favor and withdrew his troops, and handed over the Fu Qiang land in Longyou to the Song Dynasty.  This is the first piece of Longyou land to be officially returned to the Central Plains court since the loss of Longyou during the Dazhong period of the Tang Dynasty, which is of great significance.  The Song Dynasty and Tubo also maintained such a delicate balance. As for the matter of logging, there was still something sneaky about it.  However, it is precisely because of this that the Tibetan people often sneaked into the Song Dynasty and invaded, which has continued to this day.  Until the Tubo people invaded the Song Dynasty for the last time, plundered the caravans and killed the villagers, which finally triggered the Song Dynasty to counterattack, Lin Zhao and Wang Shao officially entered Hezhou.  Now that Hezhou has become the territory of the Song Dynasty, the logging can be done logically and openly.  In fact, Lin Zhao does not agree with logging in the upper reaches of the Yellow River Basin. The Loess Plateau is already riddled with holes.  The ecology of the Hehuang area and the upper reaches of the Weishui River is relatively well maintained. Large-scale logging will inevitably cause soil erosion.  ¡°I worked so hard to regulate the Yellow River last year, but in fact it was still about soil and water conservation in the upper reaches.  Even so, sometimes exceptions have to be made.  During the Dragon Boat Festival, Funing Hall was destroyed by lightning, and a lot of wood was used to renovate it.  After this incident, many places in the Bianjing Palace had to be repaired, which naturally required a lot of wood.  In addition, some wood must be stored, so logging is necessary.  Lin Zhao just pretended not to see it, but this kind of thing needs to be controlled. It must never happen again in the future, at least the scale must be controlled!  In the vast forest land of Hezhou, hundreds of soldiers are busy cutting down and transporting wood.  Everything was peaceful for a while, but on this day, a soldier disappeared inexplicably.  At first, I thought they were just getting lost, but over the past two or three days, seven soldiers were missing in a row.  Their bodies were later discovered, murdered in an extremely cruel way, and placed on the path that logging soldiers must pass every day.  The soldiers suddenly panicked. Although they sent out troops to search, nothing was found.  As a result, no soldier was willing to continue logging the next day.  ¡°Everyone is worried that they will become the next one, disappearing silently into the woods and being killed, causing panic in a short period of time The news was quickly reported to Xizhou Lin Zhao.  People were killed, so there was no need to think that the murderer was a Tibetan. Such blatant placement of corpses was a form of intimidation and intimidation, deliberately causing fear and panic among the soldiers, so that people's hearts wandered.  From this point alone, the Tubo people¡¯s goal has been achieved!  In this regard, Lin Zhao is temporarily noncommittal!  There is no way to deal with this kind of petty theft assassination.  I'm afraid that if a large army goes to search, it will be a fuss over a molehill and a waste of resources.  In this way, he attaches too much importance to them, which can easily give the Tubo people the wrong impression and allow them to take advantage of them.  Anyway, we can suspend the logging for a few days and see who the imps are and what their real intentions are?  A few days later, Lin Zhao understood that the purpose of the Tibetans was to deliberately provoke and anger the Song army.  First, they used the method of killing Song soldiers to stir up panic and anger, thereby creating contradictions and conflicts.  However, because of Lin Zhao's composure and coolness, their plan failed.  Unexpectedly, the Tubo people immediately intensified their actions.  Mu Zheng sent Lin Zhao a letter, a letter full of abusive words. Li Cheng was filled with anger after seeing it.  Lin Zhao was quite calm. He now understood that the Tubo people wanted to anger him.  What do you do after irritating him?  Following this direction, some questions seem to come to mind! ???????????????????????? However, it doesn¡¯t seem to be possible to completely shelve it and ignore it, because Mu Zheng¡¯s abusive letter spread throughout the Xihe area.  If Lin Zhao was noncommittal and did not respond, how would the soldiers react?  They will think that their coach is a coward, which will damage Lin Zhao's prestige.  A response is necessary, but how to respond?  As Mu Zheng¡¯s army continued to provoke, Lin Zhao finally figured out their intentions.  Of course, this was due to some historical knowledge from Lin Zhao's previous life, which made him pay special attention and caution to the Battle of Xihe from the beginning.  Therefore, even if you are humiliated, provoked, or become angry, you still remain rational.  In the original history, Mu Zheng used this method to anger Jing Sili, with the purpose of getting him to lead his army out of the city and wipe out the remaining troops.  In the original history, Jing Sili did indeed do this, and the final result was the defeat of Tabaicheng and the annihilation of the entire army.  Because Lin Zhao realized this early, he still remains awake until now.  As expected, Mu Zheng¡¯s troops subsequently launched a raid and attack on Tabaicheng.The picture is already obvious.  Not fooled?  Lin Zhao shook his head gently. Mu Zheng had made such a deliberate arrangement, and if there was no response, it would be a shame.  Since I was kindly invited, I had to move forward even though I knew there were pitfalls ahead.  Use the trick and at the same time, dig a bigger hole for him!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 563: The Eagle Catches the Oriole

    He killed the logging soldiers, sent abusive letters, and then openly sent troops to attack Tabaicheng.  A series of methods with only one purpose, which is to anger Lin Zhao and make him immediately go to the rescue when he receives the rescue message from Tabaicheng.  From a logical and realistic perspective, this is indeed the case.  Tabaicheng was of great significance to Hezhou and Hehuang, and it is also of great significance to the Song Dynasty today.  There is no room for error, it is exactly what the art of war says must be saved.  If Tabaicheng was attacked, the Song Dynasty generals would be anxious.  Especially after being scolded and irritated, the mood will become even worse. At this time, it is easy to get excited and become careless in a hurry.  It seems that the Tubo people have a good understanding of the general's psychology and the timing is good. At least they can anger Jing Sili.  Seeing such a situation, Jing Sili, who was already the general magistrate of Xizhou, said angrily: "Mu Zheng'er is too rampant. We must send troops to severely punish him." Seemingly having the same mentality as in history, Lin Zhao was moved in his heart and asked:  "Do you think we should send troops? Teach Mu Zheng a lesson?" Jing Sili calmed down a little, and heard the implication of Lin Zhao's words, and said: "Sending troops is for sure. Tabaicheng is crucial to us, so we naturally need rescue!"  Oh, that's right!  Lin Zhao also felt that Jing Sili was a relatively stable person and would not be so passionate that he would do anything impulsive.  In the original history, the reason why he sent troops in a hurry was precisely because he stepped into Baicheng.  Mu Zheng's attack did threaten the Song Army's fate. In this case.  Jing Sili¡¯s reaction was not surprising.  "Tabaicheng must be saved, but I'm afraid this battle won't be that easy!" Lin Zhao sighed softly.  "Mu Zheng is just a remnant. He is seeking death by showing up now!" Lin Zhao understood the second reason. Jing Sili was defeated miserably in Tabaicheng. A very important reason was that he underestimated the enemy or misjudged the information.  "Is Mu Zheng really just a remnant?" "What does General Lin mean?" Lin Zhaoxiao asked: "Showing your face is seeking death. Mu Zheng naturally understands this truth, but why does he insist on doing this?" "This  "Jing Sili's heart moved, as if he thought of something.  "There are only three possibilities. The first is that he wants to die; the second is that he is crazy. The third is that he is confident." Lin Zhao said: "The first two are obviously impossible, and it can only be the third. Then,  What can make Mu Zheng feel confident?" "Reinforcements?" Jing Sili suddenly started to sweat, and asked tremblingly: "General Lin is saying that the reinforcements from Hehuang Tubo have arrived?" "It should be?  Otherwise, he would never dare to act rashly. "On the surface, it seems that Mu Zheng is attacking alone, but in fact? There is probably a powerful force behind Tabaicheng.  Ready to go." Jing Sili is still doubtful, because judging from the news he has received so far, He Huang's reinforcements have not arrived.  The eastern frontier troops of Hehuang and Tubo were only in a defensive posture.  Even their coach Qing Yi Jie Guizhang was not there.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "The loss of Tabaicheng means that the east gate of Hehuang is open and there is no barrier. Can Hehuang and Tubo not be in a hurry? As long as we are willing, we can march into Hehuang at any time. Their border defense at this time  Is it reasonable that the coach is not here? Is it possible that Hehuang Tubo has great trust in our country and has determined that we will not take advantage of the situation to attack?" Jing Sili was speechless. His strengths were in commanding operations and being good at defense.  , rectify military affairs and so on.  The observation ability is relatively insufficient, and the problem consideration is not very sufficient.  In addition, the past few years have been smooth sailing, and the battle has been smooth all the way.  Especially this time against Hezhou, the situation was almost one-sided.  Even though Lin Zhao kept reminding him, Jing Sili was still strict with himself, but there were some psychological changes that sometimes affected his judgment.  Being too careless in mentality and not seeking information in time enough can easily make wrong judgments, leading to serious consequences.  In the original history, Jing Sili immediately determined that it was only the remnants of Mu Zheng who attacked Tabaicheng, and sent troops rashly. He did not expect that Qingyi Jiegui Zhang would suddenly appear, so that he was besieged and eventually the entire army was annihilated.  This is a bloody lesson. The outcome of the Battle of Tabaicheng is of vital significance to the Song Dynasty and to himself.  Therefore, Lin Zhao always stayed awake enough to avoid making the slightest mistake.  A slight mistake can lead to a thousand miles of error, especially on the battlefield!  Jing Sili asked: "General Lin, are you sure the Hehuang reinforcements have arrived?" "They must have arrived. Such a long time is enough for them to prepare. Qingyi Jiegui Zhang Baozheng has secretly returned to the front line. Hehuang's rescue of Hezhou is inevitable, this is  We have already agreed."Sooner rather than later, things will definitely not be delayed for too long in Hehuang."  " Lin Zhaodao: "Mu Zheng must have been actively seeking help after the defeat in Baicheng. At this time, it was natural that he and Qing Yi would hit it off immediately.  Otherwise, he would not have the confidence to jump like this. His reaction would be too positive and not in line with his strength!  " "Is the Hehuang reinforcements hiding their strength?  "Jing Sili also gradually understood. Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Yes!  " "What is their purpose?  " "Tabaicheng is now a place we must rescue. They want to use this method to force us out of the city to rescue, and then ambush us halfway. It is similar to our previous method.  " Lin Zhaodao: "The Tubo people are very self-aware. They know that they are no match for us in attacking cities and villages. Even if they spend huge casualties, they may not be able to seize the city from us.  Therefore, if they want to win, they can only use the field battle they are good at.  Lure our troops out of the city. Without the protection of the city, they can take advantage of the cavalry's field battle to defeat us.  If our army is damaged, will we still have enough ability to occupy Hezhou?  At that time, they can only retreat eagerly. They will be able to retake Hezhou without much effort.  Sometimes, vitality is more important than land.  In order to achieve this goal, Mu Zheng naturally jumped out to be the bait, while Qingyi Jie Guizhang hid and became the oriole.  Waiting for us, the mantis stalks the cicada.  " "How did General Lin know so much about Tubo's intentions?  "Jing Sili can also think of many things, but he is definitely not as thorough and thorough as Lin Zhao. So he is a little puzzled. Faced with this question, Lin Zhao was speechless for a while and really didn't know how to answer. Could it be told to Jing Sili that these are all  Is it the lesson you learned at the cost of your life? "It's based on intelligence analysis and some of my guesses and deductions!  " Lin Zhao prevaricated: "Furthermore, I have seen Mu Zheng and Qingyi Jie Guizhang, and have been in contact with them, so I can more or less speculate on their possible movements.  " "The most urgent task is to confirm whether Qingyi's Hehuang reinforcements have arrived?  "Before there was no definite information, Jing Sili still had some doubts in his heart. Lin Zhao didn't think it was wrong. The doubt was right. The more so, the more he admired and recognized himself afterwards. Soon, the news came back!  There are traces of army mobilization in Hehuang and Tubo! After all, the scale is very large, and there is no airtight wall in the world. Not only that, but Qingtang City has also discovered a very important news.  In addition to Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, there is another person - Ali Gu! After receiving the news, Jing Sili broke out in a cold sweat. Lin Zhao was absolutely right, Mu Zheng was just a bait.  Qing Yijie Guizhang, who was behind, must have cast the net, and could only get in by himself. In this time and space, because of Lin Zhao's arrival, Jing Sili and his six thousand soldiers temporarily escaped.  "General Lin, now that we know the Tibetan people's intentions.  So what should we do?  "On the matter of facing the enemy, Jing Sili completely obeyed Lin Zhao's instructions. Even though he was older than Lin Zhao, he was General Yunhui and the commander of the front line. He was also more knowledgeable and cautious than himself. "  Tabaicheng must be rescued!  "When Lin Zhao left, he left two thousand soldiers for Tabaicheng. As far as the small city with a circumference of less than a kilometer is concerned, it is already a strong force. But without foreign aid, it is entirely possible to be breached.  "Yeah!  Jing Sili said: "How to avoid Qingyi Jie Guizhang's ambush?"  " "Since we can't get around it, then we have to fight hard!  " "What does General Lin mean?  "Lin Zhao's answer left Jing Sili a little confused. "There is no way around Qingyi's Ghost Chapter, so why do we have to go around it?  Now that he's here, how can he be allowed to slip away so easily?  Lin Zhao said: "So, Tabaicheng still needs to be rescued and rescued as usual."  " "How to arrange it specifically?  "How about giving you six thousand people to rescue Tabaicheng?"  " Lin Zhao's words immediately stunned Jing Sili, and he said in surprise: "There is no problem for the general to go to the rescue, but six thousand people seem to If Qingyi's ghost seal arrives, the Tubo people's strength will be at least  More than ten thousand people, twice as many as us!  " "It's a bit risky, but" Jing Sili saw this and asked: "What is the general's plan? It doesn't matter. The general will give his full cooperation!"  " Thinking about it carefully, Lin Zhao has never been a reckless person. Six thousand people are simply not enough. He cannot possibly not know. But if he still insists on doing this, he must have a deeper meaning. Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Brother Sili, weWhat is the purpose of sending troops this time?  Is it just to rescue Tabaicheng?  " Sure enough, Jing Sili listened silently. "You also know that the potential target of this war against Hezhou is Hehuang.  At present, we are not sending troops to go deep. Firstly, we want to stabilize Hezhou, and secondly, when the Tibetans themselves intervene, we will have sufficient reasons to move forward.  Lin Zhao said: "Since Qingyi is here with Gui Zhang, our goal is definitely not only to rescue, but also to annihilate the enemy."  Current intelligence shows that Qingyi Jiegui Zhang came eastward with an army of 20,000, and they were all elite.  If we kill them, the military strength of Hehuang and Tubo will inevitably decrease, and it will be much easier for us to march westward to Qingtang City.  " "Yes, that is indeed the case!  " " Qingyi, Jie Guizhang and Mu Zheng dug a hole for us. Fortunately, we saw through it, but I want to take advantage of it!  " Lin Zhao said: "He used wood to make cicadas, so we used the six thousand reinforcements to make mantises to attract the oriole Qingyi Jiegui Zhang to come out.  Behind the oriole, we have another eagle!  " "How are you going to raise this general eagle?  Where to break through?  "Jing Sili has basically understood Lin Zhao's intention. "It was troublesome at first, but I didn't expect Ali Gu to come, so let's start with him!  " Lin Zhao said: "Qingyi Jie Guizhang must have taken away the main force to Tabaicheng. Ali Gu is stationed in the middle army on the border, and the force is weak. If we defeat it in one fell swoop at this time" "Wonderful!  "Jing Sili said: "I heard that Ali Gu was the prince of Tubo and was favored by Dong Xiang. Then he changed direction and came out from behind Qingyi Jie Guizhang. Our army attacked from the east and west" "That's the idea!  "Lin Zhao nodded lightly. "But Ali Gu's Chinese army is far behind, and they have to make a long detour. Can they make it in time?  " The plan is good, but it is actually a race against time. If the Song Dynasty wants to win, it must kill Ali Gu and return reinforcements before Qingyi Jie Guizhang and Mu Zheng completely defeat Jing Sili. In terms of distance,  There is no advantage at all. ¡°It¡¯s natural to have more people, but it¡¯s okay to have less people!  Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Have I not been preparing during this time?"  " "General Lin is talking about the Great Song Dynasty Blade?"  Jing Sili said in surprise: "But there are only two thousand people!"  " "There are only two thousand people, but they are all selected warriors.  How many guards are there at Aligu?  And because they are far away and in the rear, their defenses are looser and easier to succeed.  "Lin Zhao said: "Two thousand cavalry, we can make enough time.  " "This" Jing Sili still hesitated, feeling that Lin Zhao's approach was risky! Lin Zhao said: "The attack of the Great Song Dynasty Blade is not risky, but the real danger is to drag Qingyi to form a ghost seal in Tabaicheng.  " "I want to personally lead the cavalry to attack Ali Gu's rear army, Tabaicheng" Lin Zhao said: "After ensuring the defense everywhere, we can only mobilize 6,000 mobile troops. This number will not cause Qingyi to form a ghost seal.  The suspicion made it easier for him to take the bait It was just too difficult to use six thousand people to resist twice the number of enemies.  Others may not be able to do it, so I think can Brother Sili do it?  I know that going here is very dangerous, and it may even lead to a narrow escape" "General, don't worry too much, serving the court is a general's duty, isn't it dangerous?  Can it be compared to when we were in Dashun City?  Jing Sili said loudly: "I'll just go."  " "Brother Sili!  " Lin Zhao felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. Although he had seen through Qing Yi's intention to form a ghost chapter, he still wanted to push Jing Sili and the six thousand soldiers in. It was still so dangerous. Jing Sili waved his hand and said: "Dongyang,  Please allow me to call you this. You and I are brothers who have lived and died together in Dashun City. There is nothing to say.  Don't worry, I'll go to Tabaicheng. I'll hold Qing Yi to the ghost chapter!  "After he finished speaking, he patted Lin Zhao's shoulder heavily with a very firm look in his eyes. "Well, thank you!  Lin Zhao said: "Don't worry, I will definitely come back as soon as possible."  "

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 564: Race against time

    Cicada, mantis, oriole, eagle!  Mu Zheng, Jing Sili, Qingyi Jieguizhang, Lin Zhao.  The fates of four people and countless soldiers are ingeniously connected in this way, forming a similar food chain.  This is Lin Zhao¡¯s idea, but it may soon be put into practice.  As for whether the weak can eat the strong, that's hard to say.  The mantis is too powerful, the oriole flies too fast, the eagle is lost, everything is possible.  From a layout perspective, this war is not equal.  Lin Zhao was a man of two generations who knew his enemies well and saw through Qingyi's intention to form a ghost chapter from the very beginning.  Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger. At this point, you can say that you are in an invincible position.  From the perspective of military strategy, we are already ahead.  However, the Tubo people had distance to make up for it, and the Song army was destined to labor on expeditions, running thousands of miles, and running out of time to win.  The most dangerous and stressful one among them is Jing Sili, the mantis.  Strictly speaking, Mu Zheng is not a cicada, just a fake bait.  When Mantis appears, he will immediately join forces with Qingyi and Guizhang to become a more powerful oriole.  It¡¯s really difficult for a praying mantis to deal with an oriole!  It¡¯s a bit unfair to Jing Sili and the six thousand soldiers to jump into it even though they knew it was a trap.  But if this were not the case, how could Qingyi Jieguizhang be fooled?  Now it is a situation of mutual deception. Who can deceive whom is the key.  Lin Zhao¡¯s purpose is definitely not just to retreat from the enemy, but to take advantage of Wang Shao¡¯s absence.  This is the time for you to show off your skills and make meritorious deeds.  This opportunity is rare, and we must seize it to open up the situation in Hehuang before Wang Shao comes back and achieve unparalleled achievements.  If we let him go this time, Qingyi Jie Guizhang will be alert and Dong Xiang will be cautious. If he wants to attack Hehuang from the front, it will be harder than climbing to the sky.  How could we let such an opportunity pass?  So even if it means taking a risk, do it!  Want huge profits.  You have to take the risk!  Two thousand cavalry attacked Ali Gu.  Although it is somewhat difficult, Lin Zhao feels that it is at least completely feasible.  After Qingyi Jie Guizhang takes away the main force, how many people can stay with Ali Gu?  At least there won't be a big disparity in military strength.  It doesn't matter how many enemies you kill with this move.  The important thing is to destroy their camp.  It will give the Tibetan soldiers on the front line the feeling of being blocked.  Then the morale of the army was turbulent.  It would be best to kill Qing Yi Jie Guizhang directly. Without him, Dong Xiang would be a toothless tiger.  Not terrible!  " Moreover, the two thousand warriors of the Song Dynasty Blade are carefully selected, and after more than two months of rigorous training, their combat effectiveness is indeed not weak.  It should be possible to fight one against three. Lin Zhao was confident, and now it was time to test it through actual combat.  It was already November of the fifth year of Xining, and the Hezhou area in the northwest was already freezing. In this kind of weather, it would be very difficult to run for the army.  But it is also unexpected, and it has an unexpected effect.  The one who is really under great pressure and extremely dangerous is actually Jing Sili. With a force of 6,000 men, it is not unusually difficult to hold back more than twice the cavalry of Qing Yi Jie Guizhang.  If you are not careful, the whole army may be wiped out, which is completely unjust.  Not many people are willing to go on such a dangerous mission!  If possible, Lin Zhao would rather take the risk himself, but he would lead the Song Dynasty Blade to attack Ali Gu.  That army belongs to you and only takes orders from you. You cannot let others take away your share of the credit.  In this regard, Lin Zhao is a bit selfish.  As for rescuing Tabaicheng, Lin Zhao thought about it and Jing Sili was the only one who was suitable.  He is steady, well-directed, and most importantly good at defense. He was able to hold on even in difficult situations like Dashun City.  He has the ability to take on such an important responsibility. If it were anyone else, Lin Zhao would definitely not worry.  What¡¯s more, if it had been anyone else, it might have aroused Qing Yi¡¯s suspicion.  Tabaicheng is so important that the Song army must attach great importance to it, so naturally they will not send a low-level general there.  If the coach Lin Zhao does not go, then it is logical for the second-ranked Jing Sili to lead his troops. It is even more obvious that the Song army was deceived, angered by them, and fell into the trap, which convinced the Tubo people.  It¡¯s just that this may be the end of the world forever!  Lin Zhao felt very uncomfortable and told Jing Sili that he would return support as soon as possible.  At the same time, two thousand soldiers and horses were also squeezed out and handed over to Liu Changzuo, lurking in Hezhou.  "Brother Sili, if you really can't stand it anymore, just withdraw. Liu Changzuo will take over and support you." Logically speaking, a coach cannot tolerate his subordinates escaping in front of the formation, but this time, Lin Zhao is willing to give the green light.  "Don't worry, I can withstand it!" Jing Sili was more determined than imagined. He was a man and would use his own way to prove the bloody character of the Song Dynasty soldiers.  ? ?"This matter is of great importance. If other soldiers know about it, the morale of the army may be shaken" Lin Zhao did not go on. For the sake of the overall situation, the six thousand soldiers must be concealed. The truth is cruel. They are probably going to die, but the soldiers are  It¡¯s unfair to even deprive him of the last right to know, but he still has to do it. This is true! Jing Sili nodded and said: ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter how important it is, let me get rid of this matter.  No third party will know.  "    "Um!  "Looking at Jing Sili's leaving back, with a hint of determination in his perseverance and heroism, Lin Zhao felt even worse. After a long while, he whispered in a low voice: "Jing Sili, you must hold on!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In early November of the fifth year of Xining, Wang Shao left Xihe¡¯s two  Months later, the Hezhou Tubo Muzheng invaded Tabaicheng again. Xihe Road Commander Lin Zhao sent his general Jing Sili to lead 6,000 people to rescue him. As for the commander Lin Zhao himself, he went to Qinzhou to meet the emperor Zhao Xu.  On the third day of November, in the cold wind, Jing Sili and his six thousand troops set off from Xizhou and headed straight for Tabaicheng. Although Lin Zhao now controlled more than ten roads in Xihe, Qinfeng and Huanqing.  Tens of thousands of troops, but there are dozens of cities to guard, and the troops are very scattered. It is already rare for 6,000 people to attack. When Mu Zheng received the news, he suddenly felt happy and came to meet Qing Yi to discuss further matters.  The specific strategy! "Jing Sili sent troops, only 6,000 people!  "    "I see!  "Gui Zhang's expression is very cold, and there is no emotional change. "You and I have a combined force of nearly 20,000, three times that of the Song Army. They are looking for death!  "Mu Zheng was very proud. It was rare for him to be so confident in the face of a huge advantage. "Not just six thousand, but there are two thousand people in Tabai City" Qingyi Jie Guizhang reminded softly. "That's only eight thousand people.  That's all, Song people are really arrogant.  Do you think you can sweep across Hezhou with this small amount of troops?  "Mu Zheng was full of resentment. In his opinion, this behavior of the Song Dynasty people was contempt for him. "Where is Lin Zhaoren?  "Qingyi Jie Guizhang is most concerned about this issue. Several of his strategies are indeed intended to anger the Song generals. Lin Zhao is young, but he may not be very energetic. He is not sure that Lin Zhao will be fooled. "I heard that the emperor of the Song Dynasty sent  An envoy came to work for the army.  Lin Zhao went to Qinzhou to welcome him.  It was Jing Sili's decision to send troops this time.  " Qingyi Jie Guizhang nodded. That's right, Lin Zhao is really hard to say. If it is Jing Sili, then this matter will be logical. Although the Song army has many troops, it is too scattered and can only gather six thousand  He was already a good person, especially since Jing Sili was not the head coach, so his power must have been limited. For some reason, Qing Yijie Guizhang felt a little embarrassed when he thought of Lin Zhao, which made him feel deeply uneasy.  Lin Zhao was not here, which reassured him. The emperor of the Song Dynasty was really polite. At such a critical moment, he first transferred Wang Shao to report on his duties, and now he asked Lin Zhao to greet the labor envoy.  Be prepared and wait for Jing Sili to come over. This time he will not only take back Tabaicheng, but also avenge your shame.  "Mu Zheng's heart suddenly became hot. He knew very well that no matter what the outcome was, Hezhou would never belong to him again. There was nothing he could do about it. His biggest wish in this battle was to wash away the shame, otherwise it would be more difficult for him to gain a foothold in the future. "By the way, yes.  I need to tell you something, Ali Gu is here!  "Qing Yi Jie Guizhang added. "Ali Gu, why is he here?  Where are people today?  "Mu Zheng was slightly surprised. "We should have arrived at my Chinese army camp!  "Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "He took the initiative to ask Zanpu for help.  "    "oh!  "Mu Zheng responded, obviously having guessed everything. After a moment, he asked again: "Will he participate in this war?  "    "Won't!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang shook his head and said: "Zanpu has a destiny, and I have the final say on matters on the front line."  Ali Gu didn't know about my plan in Tabaicheng, and he didn't know that Hehuang and Song Dynasty were about to go to war.  So I asked him to rest in the middle of the army now and stabilize the rear for me and provide support.  " "Will he listen?  "Mu Zheng looked at Qing Yi's knot, his eyes gradually became complicated, and he seemed to vaguely understand the complicated connection. "Yes, I think he is willing to sell me this face!  "Qingyi Jie Guizhang responded, his eyes a little complicated, and he didn't know what he was thinking about writing.??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ~~~~ The reason why Ali Gu came to the front line was of course a purpose. With the fall of Hezhou, it was inevitable that the Song Dynasty and Tubo would go to war. Ali Gu was a little uneasy. As a general, it was reasonable for him to want to go to the front line to meet the enemy in person.  .&nbsp; His first goal is military glory. Tubo is a martial nation that advocates heroes.  If he wins the battle in the army, he will definitely gain more people's love and support, which will help him compete with Lin Bubi for the position of Zanpu.  A heroic image and military exploits will make up for the lack of birth.  When he becomes a heroic prince, who will care whether he is Zamp¡¯s biological child?  At least in the minds of the soldiers and the people, he was much better than Lin Bubi.  Zamp's heart should be the same. This is a troubled time, and it is obvious who can keep the family fortune.  This is an opportunity that Ali Gu will not miss.  To his surprise, as soon as he made the request, Zamp immediately agreed without any hesitation.  Maybe, this is Zamp giving me another chance, maybe the balance in his heart has tilted, and Aligu's heart is even brighter and brighter.  Of course, another important reason for coming to the Hezhou front line is that Qingyi has a ghost seal.  How could he be allowed to dominate such a large-scale war by himself?  Isn't it appropriate to make him the biggest hero of Tubo?  I have to get a share of this credit, and I have to suppress him when necessary!  In fact, it cannot be said that it is completely suppressed. Qingyi Jieguizhang is the best general of Tubo.  There is no doubt about that.  His attitude will have an important impact on his future status.  Ali Gu also wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to have more contact with Qing Yi and Gui Zhang to win people's hearts.  He came in a hurry from Qingtang City and had already arrived at the Hehuang Tubo Eastern Border Defense Camp.  But he didn't see Qingyi Jie Guizhang. He heard that he led troops to the vicinity of Hezhou, and Ali Gu wanted to go and see what happened.  But Qingyi Jieguizhang sent an order to stay at the camp to ensure logistical supplies.  Normally, Ali Gu might not take Guizhang's words seriously.  Especially "the two words "command" are somewhat disgusting.  But I remembered Zan Pu Dong Fei¡¯s advice before leaving.  Allow yourself to come, but you must obey orders and follow Gui Zhang's arrangements.  The prince talks about war on paper and makes random comments on the war.  There are many things that lead to a complete failure.  Lessons from the past.  Dong Fei naturally had to be on guard.  Ali Gu naturally did not dare to disobey Zamp's instructions.  Especially the second purpose of his visit this time was to win over Guizhang.  Naturally, we can't offend the coach.  So, by coincidence, Ali Gu accidentally injured the sole of his foot on the way here, making it difficult for him to travel, so he had to stay in the camp obediently.  There is no problem with the safety here. Compared to Qingyi Jieguizhang's headquarters, this place is considered the rear area.  Ali Gu was very curious, what did Gui Zhang do?  After you have healed your feet, you must figure it out, especially the direct war between He Huang and the Song Army. Gui Zhang cannot be allowed to seize the opportunity alone.  This Tubo prince was focused on the outcome of the war and his path to the crown prince, and did not seem to be worried about the future of Hehuang Tubo at all.  He seemed to have forgotten that his destiny and all the glory and wealth were based on the existence of Hehuang and Tubo He forgot this, but Ali Gu remembered Lin Zhao.  I heard that he is now the coach of Song Army. I wonder if there is a chance to play against him this time?  Asking Liang Yimi to deal with him initially failed, so it would be good if he had the chance to cook it himself this time.  Although Lin Zhao had helped him in Qingtang City, Ali Gu did not remember the kindness at all. Instead, he remembered that he was suppressed by Lin Zhao during those days, which seemed to be at the mercy of others.  People¡¯s psychology is sometimes like this. They are very persistent in some things and can be easily distorted inexplicably.  Ali Guji hated Lin Zhao and wanted to avenge his past humiliation.  As for why he had such thoughts, he couldn't tell. Is it jealousy?  Or something "Lin Zhao!" Ali Gu whispered these two names, his eyes a little complicated!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It so happened that Lin Zhao was also talking about him right now!  The first bullet in the march into Hehuang fell on Ali Gu. He did not target him intentionally, it was entirely his own fault. However, the Chinese army arrived at Guizhang at this time.  To paraphrase Qingyi Jieguizhang¡¯s words, you will not survive if you do your own evil!  Jing Sili¡¯s army has already set off, so naturally he cannot be slow. Although they have all cavalry, they are still far away and they have to take a detour.  Therefore, after giving instructions to Jing Sili, Lin Zhao immediately rushed to where Song Daofeng was stationed.  This is a special forces unit, so it is naturally separated from the camps of ordinary soldiers.  In just two months, it is far from enough to train a strong army, but preliminary training is completely possible.  In two months, these soldiers have developed a strong sense of discipline and have become accustomed to following orders and prohibitions. At the same time, they have gradually established their loyalty to the Song Dynasty and General Lin.  As for combat effectiveness, both their physical fitness and all aspects of combat have been greatly improved.  There is no doubt that they are already the best among the best.?.  But Lin Zhao doesn¡¯t think so. The training of an elite force is absolutely inseparable from actual combat!  Only after the baptism of war and blood can it be called an army, allowing the soldiers to grow as they should, allowing them to become the true swordsmen of the Song Dynasty.  This time is a real and severe test!  "You have been training for two months, and now you are one of the best in the Song Dynasty. It can be called a blade, but how sharp is your blade?" Lin Zhao's voice suddenly rose and he asked loudly.  "Invincible!" This was the answer given by two thousand soldiers in unison.  "Okay!" Lin Zhao said: "Then now, we are going to do a test. It is not a drill in the past, but an actual combat with real swords and guns. Do you have confidence?" "Yes!" "Okay!" Lin Zhao  He said with satisfaction: "Then take your equipment and set off with my general to kill the enemy!" "Yes!" For a quarter of an hour, the soldiers were preparing.  Li Cheng stepped forward and said, "General, is this going to be risky? You are a rich man, how can you be so risky?" "It's not as dangerous as you think!" Lin Zhao smiled softly: "This is the first sword of the Song Dynasty.  Is it appropriate for me not to fight together? If I don't fight with them, do you expect them to be loyal to you? If I retreat today, all my efforts will be wasted. Jing Sili has not even frowned.  "It's nothing." "But you are so noble you can't take risks like this!" "Don't worry, it's okay. I'm always lucky, and this time is no exception!" Lin Zhao said with a smile, "How can I give up such a huge achievement?"  Give it to others? If this battle succeeds, our great mission will be half successful." Seeing this, Li Cheng knew that persuasion was useless, so he said nothing.  The only thing that can be done is to follow the general closely and protect him closely.  "I'll say it again, this is not an exercise, it's a real battle. We have to attack for hundreds of miles and give the Tibetans a fatal blow. Can you do it?" The soldiers quickly packed up and gathered again. When it was time to set off,  Lin Zhao emphasized again.  "Yes!" Two thousand warriors shouted with great enthusiasm, their voices loud and clear, penetrating the sky.  "Okay, let's go!" Lin Zhao patted his horse, took the lead, and left with two thousand warriors.  A race against time has begun. Let¡¯s wait and see who will be the champion!  At the same time, clouds quickly gathered in the sky, Hehuang - the sky was finally going to change!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 565: Persistence and Attack

    It¡¯s a race against time. Strictly speaking, you can¡¯t say that.  To be precise, it should be a competition between Lin Zhao's speed and Jing Sili's endurance, and victory or defeat depends on this.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang is still kept in the dark. His purpose is to annihilate the enemy and has nothing to do with time.  Jing Sili arrived very quickly. Within a few days, he passed through Taozhou, Dangchuanbao, Keqiang Xiangzi and Kenuo City, came to the west of Hezhou, and went straight to Tabaicheng.  Along the way, Jing Sili felt very nervous.  You can imagine the feeling of jumping in without hesitation despite knowing that there is a trap ahead.  Not only that, but you also need to be careful not to be attacked by the Tubo people and the entire army will be wiped out in an instant.  But don't be too defensive, otherwise the Tubo people will easily find out the clues.  As a bait, it needs to attract people to take the bait, but it cannot be swallowed by the enemy. It is best to bite back. This level is really difficult to master.  It is a big challenge and a lot of pressure for Jing Sili.  After Mu Zheng received the news, his offensive against Tabaicheng did not ease up. He had to show off, otherwise Jing Sili might become suspicious.  Both parties now focus on "cheating" and make every effort to bring the other party into the trap they set.  Qingyi Jiegui Zhangze made secret arrangements, and 20,000 people had already opened a big hole, waiting for Jing Sili to get in.  At the same time, Mu Zheng issued a call as the grandson of Jiaosiluo, inciting the Tubo and Qiang tribes in the Xihe area to send troops to harass the city.  The Song army was not tired of this and had to divide its troops to defend it. Naturally, Jing Sili could not mobilize more troops.  This is exactly what Lin Zhao and Jing Sili wanted, and so on.  On the issue of military strength, it is more able to justify itself.  It seemed that he had to thank Mu Zheng for helping him cover the lie, but that was it.  There were really no extra troops, and the six thousand soldiers under Jing Sili's command became a lone army.  When they arrived near Tabaicheng, the scout came to report: "General, a Tibetan ambush was discovered!" As Lin Zhao expected, Jing Sili really admired Lin Zhao at this time, but such a result really made people unhappy.  The accompanying generals suddenly panicked. Did they fall into a trap?  Entered someone else's ambush?  Doesn¡¯t Mu Zheng only have that few troops?  "It's Hehuang Qingyi's Gui Zhang headquarters!" Jing Sili's answer immediately made many generals feel cold.  How many troops does Qingyi Jiegui Zhang have?  They all know it.  If this is the case, doesn't it mean that he is surrounded by an army three times larger?  "Don't panic, deal with it calmly!" Jing Sili was mentally prepared and was the calmest. He saw a mountain not far away and immediately ordered: "Where to go, rely on the mountain to hold on!" "Yes!" The generals obeyed the order.  .  While retreating towards the mountain peak.  Jing Sili immediately began to assign tasks, letting each general perform his duties and stick to different positions.  "Wang Ning, when you come to the rear, you must hold back the Tibetan army and buy time for our army to form a formation." I had expected such a situation before coming here.  Therefore, Jing Sili has thought about the response strategy many times, and has some rules in mind, and has made arrangements based on the characteristics of each general.  A tall general stepped out and blocked the way with hundreds of soldiers.  Wang Ning is from Huanzhou.  He is extremely brave and a fierce general.  Usually very courageous, but at this time only this kind of person can calm the situation and buy time for the army.  Jing Sili's selection of people was absolutely right. Wang Ning didn't even frown after receiving the order, which shows this person's courage and character.  He is a man!  "Han Cunbao and Wei Qi guard the two wings to prevent enemy attacks. Yang Kai pays attention to the rear camp. The Song army may take a detour and attack from the rear." Everyone put their talents to use, and Jing Sili immediately made arrangements.  Several generals were his old subordinates, and they all followed his orders.  Fortunately, a calm person like Jing Sili took charge of the overall situation and made reasonable arrangements in the shortest possible time, so that the Song Army soldiers remained calm in the face of danger.  Although they were ambushed, the soldiers did not know how many soldiers were in the ambush. Ambushes are also a very common situation during combat, so it is not surprising.  Therefore, the Song Army officers and soldiers are in a pretty good state of mind, at least so far, they are relatively stable, fighting and retreating, and their formation is not chaotic.  Finally, before the Tubo army encircled them, they retreated to the top of a mountain.  From a high position and taking advantage of the terrain, they immediately built simple fortifications and set up battle formations.  Of course, this also comes at a cost.  In order to cover the retreat of the army, the 300 men under Wang Ning's command fought desperately and held back the Tibetan army.  As a result, the entire army of 300 people was wiped out, and the general Wang Ning was also shot with many arrows and turned into a hedgehog.  However, until his death, Wang Ning never complained.  His eyes widened with anger, and the sword was still in his hand.In his hand, the blade of the knife stopped forever.  He was dead, no longer breathing, but the resolute expression on his face was still there, and he was still standing there without falling.  Wang Ning is just an ordinary general, but he is an upright hero and deserves admiration.  Jing Sili saw this scene from a distance and was really heartbroken.  Wang Ning was his favorite and most valiant general with many meritorious deeds. In today's situation, even though he knew he was going to die, he sent him anyway.  Only he can do it. Wang Ning did live up to his expectations and did a great job, but there will never be a next time.  After escaping death countless times, his heroic spirit finally remained in this land.  "However, Wang Ning's death was worthy of his death. At least he bought time for the Song army in the brigade and stabilized their position.  Even so, Jing Sili still had a difficult time. A general was killed as soon as the war started. This was a bad start, which had a huge impact on the psychology of the soldiers and the rhythm of the subsequent war.  A not very high mountain became the main position of the Song Army.  This position is not ideal. It is not dangerous. The height is also limited, and there are not many barriers that can be defended.  The only way to resist the Tibetan attack was to rely on the construction of some artificial obstacles and cover.  But in such a panic situation, it¡¯s not bad to find a place that you can rely on temporarily. There is no chance to choose carefully.  It is better than staying completely on the plains, directly exposed to the iron hoof of the Tubo people. How long can the Song army last?  ??At least on mountainous terrain.  The cavalry's combat power was limited, so the Song army used its strengths to avoid weaknesses to a certain extent.  It's somewhat of a comfort.  But there is a more serious problem. There is no water source on the top of the mountain.  It is equivalent to a desperate situation, and the time they can hold on is completely determined by their water storage conditions.  "General, this place is not dangerous enough to hold on. We should break out quickly or retreat. Or how about finding a dangerous place to hold on?" After settling down, General Zhao Yuankai beside Jing Sili made suggestions.  From a military point of view, his opinion is absolutely correct.  But Jing Sili did not intend to leave. He planned to make this temporary position permanent, and compete with the Tubo people here in a life-and-death battle.  Only in this way can Qingyi be firmly attracted to the ghost chapter.  Create more time for General Lin and gain more time.  "No, we still don't know how many Tibetan troops there are. It would be very dangerous to retreat rashly!" Jing Sili said: "Although this place is not particularly dangerous, it is somewhat reliable. Once we leave, we will have no protection at all" "But after all,  It's not a long-term solution. We still have the possibility of breaking out while the opponent is not yet encircled and the troops are not concentrated." Yang Kai said: "Since there is an ambush, it means that either there is no need for rescue in Tabaicheng, or there is no point in rescue.  "Let's retreat!" "Tabaicheng is so critical, how can we give up so easily?" Jing Sili said coldly: "The situation is unclear, so don't act rashly. Wang Ning sacrificed his life to cover us here, so we must cherish it!"  " "There is no water source here, it's a desperate situation!" Yang Kai reduced his holdings again.  Jing Sili was unusually determined, shaking his head and saying: "I have made up my mind. Everyone is performing their duties and preparing to defend against the enemy. I have sent people to Hezhou for rescue. Please don't panic." "Yes!" Jing Sili said that.  There is indeed some truth. Furthermore, he is the commander-in-chief. Even if some people have some ideas, they can't say anything more and have to act according to orders.  Most of the people showed no fear on their faces, but Yang Kai, when he heard Jing Sili's unwise decision, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes, and he became more and more erratic as he looked at the Tubo army that was gradually surrounding them.  The Tubo people quickly surrounded them, and the cavalry came out from all directions, instantly surrounding the entire mountaintop with water.  At a glance, it was dark at the foot of the mountain. They were all Tibetan cavalry, at least twenty to thirty thousand people.  Seeing such a situation, the Song Army officers and soldiers on the mountain suddenly felt half-hearted.  The opponent's troops are three times that of our own, and they are all brave cavalry. With such a huge disparity, there is no possibility of victory in a head-on battle.  If there is a strong city or a dangerous terrain, it is okay to hold on.  But now there is none. There is only one mountain top that is not dangerous. It is self-evident what the situation of the Song Army is!  How could the soldiers not be panicked or afraid?  There is no point in complaining about anyone at this moment. The only option is to bite the bullet and fight the Tubo people.  Carrying it to the end?  According to this posture, it is completely possible for the entire army to be annihilated!  Yang Kai saw this scene and thought to himself.  He didn't want to be cannon fodder. His decision was already wrong. Jing Sili was still so stubborn. Seriouslyhow could he die in vain for such a person?  Fear before fighting, Yang Kai's heart was already trembling.  Jing Sili subconsciously clenched the handle of the knife. He thought he was well prepared mentally, but when he saw such a scene, he still couldn't help but sweating on his palms, and he felt even more panicked.??Safe.  The situation is worse than imagined, and the task is extremely difficult.  Even though he was feeling uneasy, he didn't show it.  He is the commander-in-chief. If he cannot remain calm at every turn, then the morale of the army will be completely gone. How can we defend against the enemy?  "Soldiers, don't be afraid. Although the enemy's army is large, our army has the advantageous location and can definitely hold on." Jing Sili Langsheng said: "General Liu Changzuo of Hezhou and General Zhongshidao of Chuanbao will definitely meet after receiving the news.  Come to the rescue in time. General Lin Zhao of Xizhou will also send troops to rescue. Until then, we will bravely defend the enemy and wait for the reinforcements!  This is the hope in the hearts of the six thousand soldiers. They completely defeated 20,000 with six thousand. They had no such confidence at all.  With hope, there is the motivation to persevere.  These are all battle-hardened soldiers of the Western Army. They have good combat effectiveness and military quality. They will take action immediately after hearing the order.  They dug earth and felled trees, built defenses and offensives, and prepared for Tibet.  At the bottom of the mountain, Qingyi Jieguizhang and Mu Zheng had already arrived.  "Guizhang is really clever, the Song army has fallen into the trap." The army surrounded the Song army, and Mu Zheng was very happy.  "No wonder Wang Shao and Lin Zhao think so highly of Jing Sili. He is indeed a famous general!" Qing Yi Jie Guizhang said: "When encountering changes, he remains calm in the face of danger. To be able to do such a thing in such a short period of time  The layout and defense are really impressive." His original plan was to raid the Song army and trap them on the plains, so that the power of the cavalry could be used.  But Jing Sili reacted faster than expected and did not give him this opportunity, so it was a bit unexpected.  "So what if you react quickly? You haven't been fooled. This hill is not high. Can he hold on?" Mu Zheng didn't think it was a joke. He knew that Jing Sili was already a turtle in a urn and had no chance to escape.  Little did he know that General Jing Sili never had any intention of escaping.  "Yeah!" Qingyi Jieguizhang responded, but a strange thought came to his mind.  Does this all seem to be going too well?  Jing Sili could react so quickly and respond so appropriately, even he himself might not be able to reach this level.  How could such a person fall into the trap so easily?  Guizhang didn't think his provoking method was that brilliant.  "Gui Zhang. Don't think too much, seize the time to attack and capture Jing Sili." "Okay, then let Mu Zheng lead the vanguard!" "Hey, Gui Zhang will wait for a while and watch Mu Zheng.  Means." Mu Zheng was naturally excited.  Although it's hard work for the forward, it just happens to be a good opportunity for him to regain his face, so naturally he can't ask for it.  Looking at the back of Mu Zheng galloping away, the smile on Qing Yi Jie Guizhang's mouth gradually solidified, and his face became a little more solemn.  I always feel like something is wrong.  But where exactly is it?  Wang Shao left, and Jing Sili was besieged.  Liu Changzuo was held back by the Qiang people in Hezhou. The master of Dangchuanbao could not arrive soon. Everything was as planned!  No, Lin Zhao!  Thinking of this name, Qingyi Jie Guizhang's heart suddenly trembled. The war was about to begin. Is Lin Zhao really going to Qinzhou to receive the reward?  Thinking about it carefully, Gui Zhang vaguely felt that something was wrong.  If not, then where is Lin Zhao at this moment?  Qingyi Jie Guizhang felt a little uneasy in his heart, and it gradually became more and more intense!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao was on the way to attack at the moment. The two thousand Song Dynasty blade warriors he led passed by continuously  After five days of running, they finally succeeded in bypassing Qingyi Jie Guizhang and Mu Zheng near Tabaicheng, and went straight to the Hehuang Tubo camp.  Time is very tight, and Lin Zhao knows very well how dangerous Jing Sili¡¯s side is. The faster he can go, the less pressure he will have on Jing Sili¡¯s side.  The camp was taken away. If Ali Gu was captured, could Qing Yijie Guizhang still be calm?  Can the Tibetan soldiers remain calm?  If he could kill back earlier, he would be able to help Jing Sili without suffering too heavy a loss.  If he was slow and returned too late, Jing Sili's entire army might be wiped out.  ¡°What¡¯s the use of killing him back then?¡±  The battle in Tabaicheng will still be a defeat!  This battle is too important for the entire war in Hezhou and Hehuang, and it is also extremely important for the Song Dynasty. If the battle is defeated, the consequences are unknown how serious it will be.  At least all the efforts to open up the Xihe River will be completely in vain, and the situation in the northwest will become even worse.  This is nothing!  The most important thing is about your own future. If you win, your great cause will be successful. If you fail, your great cause will be hindered. With Zhao Xu's cold character, he is afraid that he will be the culprit, and he doesn't know what kind of punishment he will face!  The pressure is too much, this battle must be won!  Lin Zhao had no other choice at all. In this decisive battle of fate, he had no choice but to run with all his strength.  &nbsp; For five consecutive days, the intensity was so great that these strong Blade Fighters could no longer hold on, and Lin Zhao was even more exhausted.  It¡¯s all supported by perseverance and pressure.  Finally, five days later, we arrived near the niche valley, where the eastern Tubo defense army was stationed.  We have finally arrived. A tired person may still be able to rely on perseverance, but the war horse has reached its limit.  Lin Zhao immediately ordered the entire army to rest in the mountains and forests to recharge their spirits and wait for the arrival of night.  "Everyone, have a good rest. We broke through the Tibetan camp in the evening. We have enough good wine and meat!" Lin Zhao's words were very attractive to the exhausted soldiers.  In order to eat meat and drink alcohol, you have to work hard at night.  Lin Zhao sat on the ground with the support of Li Cheng. After riding a horse for several days, the skin on both sides of his thighs had been worn out and he was in constant pain.  Even so, you still have to endure it.  Compared to a successful battle, this pain is nothing.  On the contrary, what Lin Zhao is more concerned about is the Tabaicheng side. Jing Sili, you must hold on!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The niche valley is located in the east of Hehuang, not far from Hezhou.  ?Perhaps it¡¯s because the terrain is somewhat similar to a Buddhist shrine, that¡¯s why it got such a place name.  Qingyi and Gui Zhang camped at a suitable place in the valley to guard the eastern gate of Hehuang.  Not to mention, this place is located in a strategic location with dangerous terrain, which means that one man is in charge and no one can open it.  If you stick to the niche valley and fight to Qingtang City from east to west, it is not impossible, but it will definitely be difficult.  Even if it is conquered, the losses will be heavy.  If it is an important position, it will naturally need to be strictly defended.  In the past, Qingyi Jie Guizhang did not dare to be careless at all, and was always prepared.  But now, the owner has been Ali Gu.  He also knows the importance of the niche valley, but safety is definitely no problem at this moment.  The Song army is all east of Tabaicheng, and with Qingyi Jieguizhang¡¯s army in front, the rear area of ??Gong Valley is naturally safe and sound.  Therefore, he did not pay much attention to it. After many days, the defense of the niche valley gradually became lax.  Especially this night, with the falling waves falling from the university, there were fewer and fewer guards in the cold wind, and their vigilance was getting lower and lower.  Ali Gu also got into the wolf-skin mattress early and did not notice that a Great Song Dynasty cavalry was gradually approaching the Gonggu camp!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 566: The Prince¡¯s Rebellion

    Ali Gu was wrapped in a wolf skin mattress. The warmth took away the chill of the wind and snow, but he was not asleep yet.  This time I came east to do something big, so I have been thinking about the overall situation in my mind.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang has sent troops. He wants to help Mu Zheng capture Tabaicheng!  A small Tabaicheng is nothing. It is necessary to capture the entire Hezhou and completely drive the Song army out of Tubo.  In this process, Gui Zhang cannot be alone in the limelight, he also needs to have great military exploits.  Now that the wind and snow are falling, the Song army may not be able to adapt to the severe cold on the plateau, and it seems that they will retreat in the face of difficulties soon.  We must go to Hezhou before the Song army retreats. It is not a problem to stay in the rear. Gui Zhang must have known this.  Let¡¯s set off when the wind and snow stop, Ali Gu thought in his mind.  Just when he was drawing up a beautiful blueprint, he suddenly felt the earth tremble slightly, and the heavy sound spread along the earth to the niche valley.  Ali, who had a background as a grassland general, was very sensitive. He knew where the sound came from¡ªhorse hooves, lots of horse hooves!  "Come here!" Ali Gu immediately stood up. Before he had put on his leather robe, a soldier came to report: "Prince, it's bad, the enemy is attacking at night!" "Where did the enemy come from?" Ali Gu's forehead  He was already breaking into a cold sweat. He tried hard to control the panic in his heart and asked in a deep voice.  "I don't know, it looks like the Song Army!" "Song Army?" Ali Gu's heart suddenly thumped. Isn't the Song Army in Hezhou?  Why did he appear in the Valley of the Gods?  Surprised, he asked again: "How many people are there?" "I can't see clearly in the dark, but there are many, and the camp is in chaos!" Ali Gu was even more panicked.  Furry boots on board in a hurry.  Rush out of the tent.  The dazzling fire light rushed towards the face, and the entire niche valley camp was in chaos.  In the wind and snow, Lin Zhao led two thousand blade warriors into the Tubo camp in the niche valley.  We were really lucky. The wind and snow provided an excellent cover, and all the scouts on the outskirts of Tubo withdrew.  So that the Song army approached easily.  The guards at the camp also went into their tents to avoid the wind and snow. The few who stayed outside were all distracted to varying degrees.  It was windy and snowy, and it was dark night.  The sight was not good, making it even more difficult to find traces of Song Jun.  The most important thing is to be cautious. In such a heavy snowstorm, it is safe in the rear.  From the commander-in-chief Ali Gu to the ordinary soldiers, they all had this mentality and were completely unprepared.  It was just like this, when the Song Army's cavalry rushed into the camp, they reacted.  It¡¯s a pity it¡¯s too late!  Qingyi and Gui Zhang took away fifteen thousand people.  There are less than 5,000 troops in the Gonggu camp, and most of the people are sleeping in the quilts of the tents.  There weren't many people outside at all.  How can they withstand the warriors of the Great Song Dynasty?  When a Tibetan patrol rushed up with spears, they were greeted by sharp blades.  When blood splattered and bloody heads fell to the ground, the battle to rob the camp in the niche valley officially began.  The Tibetan soldiers in the camp rushed out, all in disheveled clothes, and a gust of cold wind blew by, making them tremble all over.  In this state, how to pick up weapons and fight the Song army?  How could Song Jun give them this opportunity? The steel knife fell between their necks in an instant.  The camp was in chaos, with no one organized. The Tibetans were scurrying around like flies, unable to organize effective resistance at all.  Even though they numbered four to five thousand, twice as many as the Song army that attacked by surprise, they were completely in disarray and had no combat effectiveness at all.  He hid in the camp in a panic, trying to avoid the Song army's blade.  The greater effect of massacre is to intimidate rather than annihilate the enemy.  After the Song army went on a killing spree, the Tubo people's military morale collapsed, and the sudden attack on the camp was frightening.  The Song Army behaved so heroically again, and their combat effectiveness was so powerful that it was terrifying.  I only saw war horses trampling everywhere in the camp. I had no idea how many Song troops there were. They were almost scared out of their wits and had no intention of resisting. Some people looked at the opportunity and wanted to escape.  Lin Zhao was slashing and killing while ordering people to set fire to them.  Although it was snowing, the piled hay and leather and linen tents were not very wet. As long as tung oil was poured on them, a raging fire would ignite in an instant.  The Tibetan people prepared a lot of animal fat, which was also roasted and flowed in the camp, carrying the fire forward.  Soon, the Gonggu camp was a sea of ??fire, filled with dead bodies, and became a Shura hell.  "General, the camp has been breached!" Li Cheng reported happily.  Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Send the order, if you capture Ali Gu and bring him to me, the others will be killed and no one will be spared!" Li Cheng understood that even if some Tubo soldiers surrendered, they would still be dead.  They only have 2,000 people, so there is no extra?The troops came to guard the prisoners.  Keeping prisoners will only be a disaster. Killing can reduce the strength of the Tibetan people and shock their souls.  At the same time, it is also to prevent someone from escaping and leaking information.  Qingtang City couldn¡¯t hide it. Dong Felt would definitely get the news before the Song Dynasty launched an attack.  But Qingyi Jie Guizhang's side must block the news for the time being.  Looking at the disaster in front of him and listening to the tragic shouts, the expression on Lin Zhao's face finally relaxed a little.  The snowflakes were still falling, but Ali Gu's mood sank to the bottom.  The Song army stole the camp, which was something he never thought of.  He couldn't understand why the Song army suddenly crossed Tabaicheng and appeared in the niche valley when they were still thousands of miles away.  Could it be that Guizhang has been completely wiped out?  There is no time to think about this at this time. It is a fact that Song Jun appears. What should I do?  Resistance?  There was already a panic in the camp. When Aligu got the news, it was already too late and it was too late to organize resistance.  "Prince, the general will escort you to break out!" The soldiers were very anxious. Even if Ali Gu was not Zampu's biological son, he was still a Tubo prince. The consequences of dying in battle or being captured were unimaginable.  Breakout?  Ali Gu sneered, where to break out?  Back to Qingtang City?  If I go back like this, let¡¯s not talk about the guilt of abandoning the niche valley camp.  He will definitely become the laughing stock of the entire Tubo, and will be said to be incompetent and cowardly.  Especially the latter point, Tubo people fear heroes and admire bravery, and shrinking back is a sign of cowardice.  If this happens, he will completely lose the support of the people and be despised by the Tubo people.  If you can¡¯t leave, then stay and fight to the death!  But where is the capital and opportunity to fight now?  The result was either death in battle or becoming a prisoner of the Song people.  There is a saying among the Han people: If you keep the green hills, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood, and Ali Gu certainly knows this.  What's the use of having great ambitions if you lose your life?  How could things be like this?  Anger surged in Ali Gu's heart. Looking at the vast snow, he felt ten thousand grass and mud horses running past him, and he wanted to die.  "Prince, if you don't leave, it will be too late!" In fact, it was already too late. Just when Ali Gu hesitated, the Song Army had already gone straight to chase him.  "Ali Gu, where are you going?" When he turned around and saw the man coming on horseback, Ali Gu's eyes suddenly flashed coldly, and he said coldly: "Lin Zhao, it's you!"  As he spoke, his tone of voice had changed. There was surprise, surprise, unwillingness, hatred, depression, and resentment. Ali Gu's mood was extremely complicated.  "I haven't seen you for a few years, how are you?" Lin Zhao smiled. This was the biggest fish tonight, so it would be best to successfully close the net.  "Okay, okay!" Ali Gu said two good words in succession, but his body couldn't help but tremble a little.  He was jealous of Lin Zhao and felt inferior to Lin Zhao, so he wanted revenge.  Liang Yimi did not kill Lin Zhao because he was unwilling to do so.  When I came to Hezhou this time, in addition to making meritorious service and wooing Qing Yi to form a ghost chapter, I also had the idea of ????competing with Lin Zhao to avenge the previous shame.  Fortunately, the result came quickly. There was no chance to take action. He was completely defeated.  This answer seems a bit painful for Ali Gu. After all, he is still not as good as Lin Zhao.  It seems a bit sad that he doesn't even have the qualifications and opportunity to become his opponent!  The sad thing is definitely more than this. Seeing Lin Zhao, Ali Gu knew that he couldn't run out tonight.  She had framed him before, how could he let her go?     Dead!  Falling into the hands of the Song Army, his life was in danger, and all his grand plans and ambitions suddenly disappeared, and he may never belong to him again.  At this moment, Ali Gu only felt a little sad, and felt particularly unhappy in his heart.  At the same time, he also realized a problem, Gui Zhang's end might also be very bad.  The most important thing is that Hehuang is in danger. If the niche valley is lost and Guizhang is defeated, Qingtang City will inevitably be in turmoil.  Ali Gu finally realized that the world in his eyes was still too small.  ??Always only looking at the sky in Hehuang, but ignored the huge enemy of the Song Dynasty, and far underestimated its terrifying degree.  When this giant beast opened its mouth, Hehuang's future was already bleak.  So what if he wins Zamp's throne?  If Hehuang is not here, where is Zanpu?  Under the cover of the nest, are there any eggs?  It¡¯s ridiculous, it¡¯s really ridiculous. From beginning to end, I didn¡¯t even think about these issues.  There is no point in regretting that you were careless. It was not just one thing that was wrong, but everything was wrong from the beginning.  Ali Gu stood there and laughed wildly. The laughter was sad, a little miserable, and had many unspeakable feelings.  "Prince Aligu seems to be very happy!"Zhao Zhao smiled, with a hint of joking in his words.  Except for Dong Zang, Mrs. Qiao, and Qingyi Jie Guizhang, he didn't pay attention to anyone else in Hehuang and Tubo.  Ever since he revealed the news to Liang Yi and intercepted him, Lin Zhao had seen through him. He was just a smart clown.  "Where is Guizhang?" Perhaps Aligu has understood the ridiculousness of being smart, so he doesn't care about himself. What he is worried about is Guizhang and the fate of the entire Tubo.  "You will meet soon, Prince Aligu, please be patient!" Lin Zhao smiled: "As for the others? Sorry, they are not qualified to see Guizhang!" Lin Zhao waved his hand, and the blade once again  Passed by my eyes!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 567: A Little Calculation of Life and Death

    Except for Ali Gu, almost all the Tibetan soldiers in the Tubo camp in the niche valley died under the butcher's knife.  There may be one or two fish that slip through the net, but Lin Zhao is no longer in the mood to pursue them, and they will not affect the overall situation.  Head to the direction of Tabaicheng, and be careful not to let the news leak out after you die.  Ali Gu, the Tibetan prince, looked at Shura's hellish camp with confusion and panic in his eyes.  The eyes are a little hollow and a little erratic, including the horror caused by the killing, the self-blame after carelessness and failure, the despair for the future, and the worry about Tubo.  Especially when you see Lin Zhao¡¯s smiling face and piercing eyes, you will tremble subconsciously.  Lin Zhao has planted too much fear in his heart!  "What are our casualties?" Lin Zhao didn't have much interest in the trembling prince, and turned to ask Li Cheng.  "Thirty-one people were killed, 48 were seriously injured, and more than 200 were slightly injured." Hearing such a report, Lin Zhao was quite pleased. The Song Dynasty Blade had only been training for more than two months, and its combat effectiveness and discipline were already very good.  In the battle of two thousand against five thousand, the casualties were no more than this, and less than a hundred people lost their combat effectiveness completely.  There are still a thousand troops left to fight, and the result is better than imagined.  ??Especially now, the morale of the Blade Warriors has been boosted.  A victory aroused the pride and pride in their hearts, and swept away the hard work and fatigue. At this moment, their morale was high, and they were all in high spirits.  With such an army, would it be strange if it doesn¡¯t win the battle?  After winning the first battle, Lin Zhao felt a little more relaxed.  It was already night, and the soldiers needed to rest after the victory, so Lin Zhao arranged to set up camp on the spot.  We found unburnt wine and meat from the Tubo camp.  Divide it among two thousand soldiers.  Think of it as a reward and an incentive.  The soldiers were very happy. This was what they deserved after their hard work.  But Lin Zhao still had a gloomy look on his face, and his eyes were full of worry.  In this battle, the key to victory is not in the niche valley, but in Tabaicheng.  I don¡¯t know what the situation is like over there?  It should be impossible for Jing Sili to win, and stabilizing the situation would be extremely valuable.  I just don¡¯t know if he is still supporting it?  How many casualties?  Was the entire army wiped out?  Looking back at the eastern sky, Lin Zhao¡¯s heart has already flown to Tabaicheng!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The battle in Tabaicheng has been going on for two days.  Six thousand Song troops guarded an independent hilltop.  The 20,000 Tibetan troops attacked repeatedly, but were blocked to death.  Snowflakes were falling, and the soldiers didn't notice the chill at all. On the contrary, they were very excited.  The snow is collected and melted to provide drinking water, which is what they lack most right now.  But in such weather, it¡¯s really hard to live on a windy mountain.  Especially at night, the soldiers could only dig out the snow in the tunnels and huddle together to keep warm.  Wait until you wake up.  Almost a snowman.  It's so hard, but I still persevere.  We just repelled an attack by the Tubo people.  Jing Sili was temporarily relieved, and the soldiers also felt like they were surviving a disaster.  Let's take a breath for now, I don't know when the next wave of Tibetan attacks will begin.  Jing Sili was instructing people to treat the wounded while staring at the situation down the mountain. He was thinking very hard.  He hadn't slept a wink for two whole days. Under such a tense situation, there was really no room for slacking off.  After two days, the number of casualties has exceeded 2,000. One can imagine how brutal the war was.  The Tubo people attacked again and again and were driven away again and again, but each time they had to pay a heavy price.  The soldiers had talked about breaking out several times, but Jing Sili refused.  By concentrating our forces, we might be able to break through, which is at least better than waiting to die here.  But Jing Sili was unwilling. He wanted to hold Qing Yi away from Guizhang to buy more time for Lin Zhao.  He firmly believed that Lin Zhao would arrive with reinforcements, and when the time came to attack the Tibetans from both inside and outside, they would definitely win a complete victory.  Of course, if Lin Zhao did not come or was defeated, then the remaining three thousand of his men would not escape misfortune and would be destined to be completely annihilated.  However, Jing Sili believed that he would be able to do what Lin Zhao said.  Believe in his ability, believe in his luck, and believe in his promise.  At this time, Lieutenant General Zhao Yuankai came over and reported: "General, our arrows are already good." "How many more are there?" "It can only be used for half a day at most!" When he heard the news, Jing Sili's heart suddenly thumped.  After a moment, he said in surprise: "Why is there only this little left? Didn't you prepare a lot when you came?" "Yes, I prepared a lot, but the consumption in these two days is really too great." Zhao Yuankai was also quite helpless. He had been in the army for a long time.  ?It seems that this is the first time such a difficult battle has happened.  Many times, he thought that his life might be decided here.  "Oh!" Jing Sili responded without saying anything.  "General, with all due respect, we should consider breaking out. This is not the way to go!" Zhao Yuankai hesitated to speak, and it took him a long time to have the courage to speak his mind.  "Just hold on for half a day!" Jing Sili hesitated for a moment and decided to continue.  But he also knew that he couldn't hold on for much longer.  Looking down the mountain, Jing Sili thought to himself: "General Lin, if you don't come again, you really won't be able to handle it anymore!" "Yes!" Even though Zhao Yuankai had objections, he still obeyed the order.  But when Yang Kai from the rear camp heard what Jing Sili said, a trace of disappointment and unhappiness suddenly flashed in his eyes. You, Jing Sili, are going to die, why do you need to drag us along?  Facing the critical situation at hand, everyone has some small calculations in their hearts that are crackling!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Song army was in a difficult situation, but the attacking Tibetans were not much better.  Neither Qingyi Jie Guizhang nor Mu Zheng expected that a mountain that was not considered steep could be so stubborn.  For two whole days, they suffered three to four thousand casualties, but they were still unable to capture it.  Mu Zheng¡¯s initial arrogance and vigor had been almost worn away. His remaining capital, which was not much, was now consumed by half.  In addition to being restless, he was yelling and cursing loudly.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang was also in shock and doubt. He could endure the casualties, but Jing Sili was too tenacious. Why didn't he break out and leave?  As the war progressed, Gui Zhang had more and more questions, and an inexplicable uneasiness arose in his heart, which became stronger and stronger.  "Gui Zhang, suspicion breeds ghosts, don't think too much, the top priority is to conquer the mountain." Mu Zheng didn't have as many ideas as Qing Yi Jie Gui Zhang, and he lost many people, which made him angry.  ¡°Then do you have any plan?¡± Mu Zheng said: ¡°Since the frontal attack is not possible, then we will take a detour from behind¡± (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 568: Precarious

    The terrain on the hilltop where Jing Sili was guarding was gentle in front and steep in back, so the Tibetan soldiers initially chose to attack from the front.  But after two days, it turned out that the relatively flat front was more difficult. After losing thousands of people, Jing Sili was already holding on.  In fact, if it were normal, under such a situation, as long as the siege lasted longer, the Song army would definitely be defeated without a fight.  A Jedi with no water source can win by just spending money.  But Qingyi Jie Guizhang cannot afford to wait. Time has an important impact on the outcome of the war.  If the time drags on too long, will reinforcements from the Song Army arrive?  Especially if Lin Zhao rushed back from Qinzhou, the situation would undoubtedly be even worse.  Fight quickly to avoid long nights and long dreams.  What¡¯s more unfortunate is that the snowfall also brought water to the Song Army on the mountain top, making the Song Army¡¯s morale more stable and able to hold on for a longer period of time.  It must be conquered as soon as possible. As time goes by, Qingyi Jieguizhang's uneasiness becomes more and more intense.  Since the front view doesn¡¯t work, we have to change the direction.  Even if the back of the hill is steeper, you still have to try to attack.  Jing Sili's main force is concentrated on the front. Will the defense on the back be relatively lax?  Maybe we can take advantage of it!  "Okay, attack from the rear, but the offensive from the front must not be weak. Jing Sili has been firmly attracted to me, and I will personally lead the troops to the rear." Qing Yijie Guizhang finally couldn't sit still anymore, Jing Sili's  His tenacity consumed too much of his patience, and this time he wanted to take action himself.  In the afternoon, the Tubo army¡¯s offensive began again.  Looking at the crowds of people all over the mountains and plains, Jing Sili had a very bad premonition in his heart. This time, the number of Tubo soldiers seemed to be even greater.  On our side, the casualties are increasing.  If you work hard like this, you will be the one who suffers after all.  Looking at the attacking Tibetans, Jing Sili gave an order, and the Song army immediately threw stones down the mountain and shot arrows from high up.  The first Tibetan man was hit.  The body was pierced by the feather arrow, and the white snow that had just covered the ground suddenly turned bright red. The scene looked a bit disgusting.  The Tubo army's offensive was slightly delayed. Before the Song Dynasty defenders could be happy, the Tubo army came forward one after another.  When Jing Sili saw this situation, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.  The Tubo people are fighting to the death and taking the mountain top at all costs.  Although they were able to withstand the attack for the time being, as time went by, the arrowheads of the Song Army were rapidly consumed, and even few stones were thrown from the mountains.  Without these "long-range weapons", the next result will be hand-to-hand combat.  The Song army, which was numerically weak, could not take advantage at all.  Once it was torn open by the Tubo people and it gained a firm foothold, the entire mountaintop was declared to have fallen.  We can¡¯t hold on much longer. Lin Zhao, why don¡¯t you come?  Jing Sili looked up at the miserable battle on the hillside and asked.  Jing Sili did not notice that there was only one Mu Zheng commanding the battle at the foot of the hillside.  Qingyi Jieguizhang had quietly led a thousand people around the hillside.  Although the mountain is steep, it is not as tightly defended as the front, and it is easier to climb.  Therefore, he was almost halfway up the mountain before he was discovered by the guarding Song army.  The general in the rear camp of the Song Army was Yang Kai. After receiving the news, he flew to report to Jing Sili while commanding his generals to resist.  However, the main force and weapons of the Song Army were concentrated on the front, and the rear camp was relatively empty, with insufficient troops and insufficient weapons.  I could resist for a while at first.  But not long after, as more and more Tibetan soldiers attacked, especially with the commander Qing Yijie Guizhang personally supervising the battle, the situation became more violent.  The Song Army began to be unable to hold on any longer, and the first line of defense of the rear camp began to collapse.  Yang Kai saw this situation.  A thought arose in my mind.  Can you still withstand the scene in front of you?  After the Tubo people attack, they will attack from both front and back, and they will definitely be defeated!  It¡¯s true that Jing Sili was asked to break out before, but he didn¡¯t agree. Now this situation is truly desperate!  At least he was almost unable to withstand the situation. He had clearly notified Jing Sili, but why was his reinforcement still delayed in coming?  Seeing the surging Tubo soldiers approaching gradually, Yang Kai became a little scared!  His courage is not very good, especially because he is greedy for life and afraid of death. The crazy attacks of the Tubo people in the past few days have already made him frightened and on the verge of collapse.  Because there was no fierce fighting in the rear camp where he was, he could barely hold on.  Now facing the Tibetan army, the last bit of courage and persistence in his heart was shattered.  This is not the way to go. Yang Kai thinks that the defeat is certain. What will be the consequences of defeat?  Wouldn't that mean the entire army was wiped out?  If the whole army is wiped out, that includes yourself.  As a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death, Yang Kai cherishes his own life very much.  Jing Sili wants to find his own death.Do you know that you will follow him to death?  The abacus in Yang Kai's heart was crackling, and he made up his mind without a moment's hesitation. He could not just sit back and wait for death, but must find a chance of survival for himself.  Where is the vitality?  Where is the vitality?  There are only two ways before Yang Kai, one is to surrender, the other is to break out.  After surrendering to the Tibetans, Yang Kai shook his head gently. It was not that he was very honest, but that he looked down on the Tibetans at all.  If it were the Liao Kingdom, no matter how bad it was, it would be the Xixia Kingdom. Maybe he would have done this.  Furthermore, Jing Sili fought tooth and nail for the past two days, but caused a lot of casualties to the Tubo people.  Can the angry Tubo people accept their surrender?  Whether he is killed on the spot or becomes a prisoner afterwards, the future is bleak.  Do not surrender, resolutely do not surrender.  Then there is only one way left, and that is to break out of the encirclement. As long as you escape from the encirclement and return to the land controlled by the Song Dynasty, you will be safe. As for the explanation of immunity afterwards, it is not easy.  If you escape with Jing Sili's group, you will naturally have greater hope.  However, Jing Sili's stubborn head just refused to leave. For the current plan, he could only act alone.  If you want to break out, you will naturally need people. It is simply a fantasy to rush out alone.  Now the only people he can rely on are the few soldiers under his command. If we finish fighting the Tubo people, there will be no hope of breaking through.  Then, we must preserve our strength.  Greed that life is afraid of death, fearing the enemy.  With his abacus crackling, Yang Kai made a decision and retreated all the more than a hundred rear camp guards.  As for the reason, it was that the Tubo people's offensive was fierce and they could not withstand it.  As a result, the mountain was suddenly attacked from both sides.  Although Jing Sili discovered it in time, he also sent reinforcements.  However, due to Yang Kai's absence from duty, the defense at the back was already wide open, and was opened by Qing Yi Jie Gui Zhang.  Song Jun¡¯s situation is very bad!  Zhao Yuankai came in a hurry and said, "General, we can't hold on anymore." Jing Sili closed his eyes slightly, feeling too much unwillingness in his heart.  It is meaningless to blame Yang Kai at this moment. As Zhao Yuankai said, the top priority is to break through.  If this continues, it will only be a matter of time before the entire army is annihilated!  "Breakout!" Jing Sili immediately summoned all the generals, including Yang Kai, who was afraid of battle and the enemy, and said: "Now we have only one way to break out. Later, Zhao Yuankai and I led five hundred cavalry as the vanguard and charged at the wooden front.  After recruiting troops and opening the gap, you quickly support and break out." "Yes!" Everyone said yes, including Yang Kai, but he agreed at the same time.  But his eyes kept darting around, obviously he had other thoughts.  Jing Sili can be regarded as a fierce general. After giving the order, he led his army to attack.  The five hundred cavalrymen charging down from the hillside were quite powerful.  Mu Zheng at the foot of the mountain originally commanded the army to attack with all his strength, holding back Jing Sili and buying time for Qingyi to attack the enemy behind the scenes.  I heard that Guizhang had succeeded, and a two-front pincer attack situation had been formed, so Mu Zheng's offensive slowed down a little. ? First, it is the natural slack in people's psychology, after being highly stressed.  The nerves will inevitably relax a little.  Secondly, Mu Zheng has suffered heavy casualties in the past few days, so he naturally needs to conserve some strength and cannot use up all his wealth, so he should not fight if he can.  He didn¡¯t expect it.  Jing Sili, who had been holding on, broke out and counterattacked so fast that he had no time to react.  The Tubo army's offensive had just relaxed, and some soldiers had even withdrawn to rest. Unexpectedly, the Song army suddenly rushed down and caught them off guard.  In a short period of time, Jing Sili gained the upper hand and opened a gap.  Of course, this also comes at a price.  Generals Han Cunbao and Wei Qi were seriously injured, Zhao Yuankai was stabbed in the thigh, and Jing Sili was already hit by three arrows, but he still gritted his teeth and persisted.  But finally the situation has opened up, and everything is worth it.  Jing Sili immediately waved the command flag. At this moment, the two or three thousand men left on the mountain rushed up to support them in time. They would surely be able to fight a small counterattack and successfully break through.  However, when Jing Si ordered the flag to be waved, Yang Kai on the hillside had an idea.  He stood on a high place and watched the large number of Tubo troops surrounding Jing Sili. He was already frightened and even more frightened now.  He felt that Jing Sili couldn't break out and would soon be surrounded and strangled by the Tibetans. Wouldn't he be destined to die if he followed him?  ¡°Anyway, the Tubo soldiers were attracted by Jing Sili, so the entire encirclement was naturally loosened. This was a good opportunity to escape!  With a thought in his mind, Yang Kai did not hesitate, and with a touch of oil on his feet, he took the lead in escaping with hundreds of soldiers under his command.  "Running away is contagious. The Song Army, which was already lacking in confidence and had unstable military morale, saw that a general like Yang Kai had run away, and he immediatelyThe heart is floating.  Many soldiers fled one after another, but few came to support Jing Sili.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, who had returned to the military formation, saw such a situation and couldn't help shaking his head secretly. The people of Song Dynasty are all such things. No wonder they have been oppressed by Liao and Xixia.  Poor Jing Sili's good strategy and desperate charge, in the end he was just a victim to distract others' pursuit.  Gui Zhang has no intention of chasing Yang Kai. Those are just clowns, and chasing him later will be too late.  It doesn't matter even if he escapes, as long as he kills Jing Sili, this battle will still be a major victory.  He immediately commanded the army and surrounded Jing Sili's troops who had opened the gap.  Jing Sili, who was hit by three arrows, was really heartbroken when he saw this situation. He didn't expect such a situation.  He couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh: "I defeated thousands of enemies with a hundred cavalry, and the breakout was about to happen, but all the generals only focused on escaping, no one cooperated, the defeat was determined, and there was no way to save the day. I am ashamed of the Song Dynasty, I am ashamed of General Lin Lin Zhao, I'm sorry  "It's gone!" Jing Sili felt a little desperate in grief, and Heng Jian wanted to kill himself.  Zhao Yuankai, with his sharp eyesight and quick hands, pounced forward and grabbed the sword in time.  "General, no!" "Yuan Kai, what can we do now that things have come to this? I really have no words to say goodbye to General Lin." After hesitating for a moment, Jing Sili said: "I will break up the rear, and you can lead your troops to break out." "General  "Zhao Yuankai saw Jing Sili's firm eyes and knew that he was determined to die.  But he was unable to persuade him.  Just at this moment, the rumble of horse hooves suddenly came from the distance.  Jing Sili and Zhao Yuankai turned around and saw flags flying from a distance with a big word "Lin" written on them!  Lin Zhao is finally here!  "Is it General Lin?" Jing Sili nodded and said, "That's right. General Lin's reinforcements are here, here!" He cried with joy as he spoke. Unexpectedly, in this moment of despair, there was hope, and he arrived in time.  "General Lin's reinforcements have arrived, and the soldiers are listening to the order. Fight back!" Jing Sili immediately seized the opportunity and commanded the soldiers around him to attack the Tibetan army again.  While the morale of the Song army was boosted, the Tibetan soldiers were in a state of panic.  Jing Sili was encircling the front, but unexpectedly another Song army came out from behind.  The sudden change made the Tibetan soldiers a little confused and they had no time to react.  The Song Army's cavalry had already rushed into the battle formation.  "Coming in from behind is like a wolf entering the flock of sheep, killing the Tubo people wantonly when they are unprepared and have no time to resist."  In an instant, a hole was torn open in the Tubo military formation, and a bright red road appeared on the snow. The horses of the Song army trampled on the corpses of many Tibetan soldiers.  Pass by in a hurry.  Qingyi Jieguizhang and Mu Zheng were also in shock. The sudden attack of the Song army was so unexpected.  Mu Zheng was shocked and at the same time baffled. Many exploratory cavalry had been deployed in the east toward Hezhou. If the Song army came for reinforcements, they would definitely be able to discover it and get the news in advance.  But the Song army suddenly appeared, as if falling from the sky, and rushed out without any preparation.  What the hell is going on.  It's incredible.  Mu Zheng was confused and at a loss.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang saw clearly that the Song army came from the west.  Where is the west?  Step into Baicheng!  Is it the Song army who stepped into Baicheng to rescue?  But he left an army in Tabaicheng and used the trick of suspecting soldiers. The Song army in Tabaicheng did not dare.  No rescue could come.  Moreover, the number of the Song army seemed to be more than 2,000 at this moment. The most important thing was that he saw Lin Zhao among them.  Lin Zhao is here!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang has been wondering where Lin Zhao went these days, and now he finally appeared in front of him, and it was so earth-shattering.  Based on the distance and time, it was impossible to come from Qinzhou. In other words, Lin Zhao's trip to Qinzhou to greet the emperor's envoy was completely a pretense.  So where did Lin Zhao go?  He came from the west, Tabaicheng. Did he take a detour to rescue Tabaicheng?  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang quickly shook his head and denied this conjecture. Tabaicheng is very close to here. Is it necessary for Lin Zhao and Jing Sili to set up a trap like this?  Now he fully understands that Jing Sili took advantage of his plan and stayed on the top of the mountain for more than two days. Wasn't it just to buy Lin Zhao time?  Tabaicheng is so close to the top of the mountain. Does it take two days?  It's not like I didn't notice any news at all.  Then A more terrifying thought emerged from the bottom of my heart. Further west from Tabaicheng is the Gonggu Camp!  How could Lin Zhao waste so much effort just for a small trip to Baicheng?  This is a smart, far-sighted and extremely formidable opponent, and he must have great plans.  He took away the main force, and the niche valley camp was empty. If he wassneak attack.  In this way, his retreat was cut off, the eastern barrier of Hehuang was lost, and the Song Dynasty's military front was directed towards Hehuang.  Oops Ali Gu is also there In an instant, Qingyi Jie Guizhang thought of this series of terrible consequences.  Only at this moment did he realize that this opponent was far more powerful and terrifying than he imagined!  Although the matter has not been verified, Qingyi Jieguizhang does not think that his worries are unfounded. If Lin Zhao can appear in such a way, the result will definitely be the same.  With the fall of Gong Valley, the remaining soldiers outside Tabai City may have been wiped out. The situation here is really not good at the moment.  The Song army that came out was not only sudden, but its combat effectiveness was also extraordinary.  Guizhang had already ordered several fierce generals to lead the warriors to block it, but the result was that the Song army's advance did not stop.  This must be Lin Zhao¡¯s most elite army. After running thousands of miles and succeeding in one battle, the combat power of the army is naturally extraordinary.  The Song Army's front was temporarily unstoppable, and Guizhang was not worried about this. Even if it cost more casualties and time, he would definitely be able to stabilize his position.  But it was difficult to stabilize. The Song army's sudden appearance, strong strength, and crazy killing broke through the Tibetan army's formation, but also broke through the morale of the army.  The Tubo people are already in a bit of chaos, their military morale is disorganized and they are in chaos.  Especially when they saw the Song army coming from the west, doesn't it mean that the way back is blocked?  One moment, they were attacking the Song Army from two sides, and this moment, the Song Army was surrounding them from both sides.  Under this situation, the Tubo soldiers were also anxious and frightened, and they had no intention of fighting.  When Qingyi Jie Guizhang saw this situation, he knew that there was nothing he could do to save his life.  Even though he has no fewer troops than Lin Zhao at this moment, it is difficult to organize an effective resistance. He has the strength to fight, but there is no possibility of a battle.  The only option at this moment is to evacuate, leaving the green hills without fear of running out of firewood. The longer the delay, the more severe the losses will be.  Especially the situation in Tabaicheng and Gonggu, he was really worried about it.  "Are you just leaving like this?" Mu Zheng looked at the chaos in front of him and felt too much unwillingness. If he leaves today, Hezhou will completely leave him.  "Hurry up, it's too late." Qing Yi Jie Guizhang was even more frightened. It would be a trivial matter for Hezhou to be completely lost.  From this moment on, the entire Hehuang became precarious.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 569: Absolute Authority

    Under the hilltop, the Tubo army was defeated and in chaos.  In less than an hour, the snow was covered with blood, broken limbs and corpses were everywhere.  After the first battle, the Tubo people injured seven to eight thousand people.  If Qing Yi Jie Gui Zhang had not commanded him well and acted quickly, the whole army might have been annihilated.  Guizhang summoned his men in time to break through the encirclement. After paying a huge price, he fled from the south with two to three thousand remaining troops.  After Lin Zhao returned from the niche valley, he easily solved the siege of Tabaicheng, leaving a thousand men behind, and then followed Lin Zhao to help Jing Sili.  Therefore, Lin Zhao had 3,000 cavalry in his hands, and with the surprise, he was able to defeat Qingyi Jie Guizhang's troops in one fell swoop.  When Zhe Keda saw the Tubo people escaping, he immediately led his troops to pursue them, but was stopped by Lin Zhao.  "When Ke Da comes back, don't chase after the enemy!" "Uncle, this is a rare opportunity. Take advantage of the victory to pursue and completely wipe out Guizhang." Zhe Ke Da is in a very urgent mood to pursue the enemy.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Gui Zhang can break out, so there is no hope of killing him, forget it!" "But" "Nothing, in my plan, Gui Zhang and Mu Zheng will be annihilated here, but  " Lin Zhao said: "The situation at Jing Sili's side is worse than expected. We don't have enough troops. We can't do it alone." "Well, it's a pity!" Lin Zhao sighed: "It's really a pity.  , but how many things can be perfect? ??Remember, there is no absolute solution in the world, so don¡¯t be too confident at any time. "When it comes to regrets, there may be no one better than Lin Zhao, but what can be done?  "Yes, I will follow my uncle's teachings!" Although Zhe Keda is not much younger than Lin Zhao, his seniority is there.  At the same time, Lin Zhao was also the commander-in-chief of the three armies.  His ability and strategy are not comparable to those of ordinary people, so I admire him very much.  "You send people to clean the battlefield and treat the wounded. I'll go see General Jing. He is the great hero of this battle." When Lin Zhao rushed over.  Only then did he realize that something was wrong. Jing Sili had fallen off his horse at some point, and the soldiers were surrounding him, making a mess.  "How is General Jing?" "General Lin, just when the Tubo troops retreated, Judge Jing Tong fell off his horse and fell unconscious." The one who spoke was Zhao Yuankai, who was stabbed in the thigh and was dragging his bloody leg.  Jing Sili.  Lin Zhao took a closer look and saw that Jing Sili had been hit by several arrows and had numerous sword wounds. His shirt was already soaked in blood.  The whole person was completely in a coma.  Jing Sili suffered from excessive blood loss, and from fighting hard for days and days, he was already exhausted.  Before, I was thinking about responsibility and breaking through, and was struggling to support myself.  After Lin Zhao arrived, he began to relax mentally.  By the time the Tibetans were repulsed, I no longer had any worries in my heart.  He fainted immediately.  Moreover, he is in a deep coma, and if he is not careful, he may never wake up again.  Lin Zhao felt very uncomfortable when he saw this situation. Jing Sili was really a man.  He was sticking to his mission and led his troops without even frowning, even though he knew he had a narrow escape.  Holding on for more than two days under such difficult conditions was a complete selfless effort.  This is a soldier, this is a hero.  Jing Sili used his bravery and persistence to prove the heroic spirit and bravery of the Song Dynasty soldiers.  "Call the military doctor and save Jing Sili at all costs!" Lin Zhaohu shouted loudly with wet eyes.  He was a hero who didn't deserve to die young.  "Yes!" "It's great. Send people to treat all the soldiers quickly." The military doctor came over quickly. After inspecting Jing Sili's injuries, he shook his head and said, "General Lin. Jing Tong's injury is serious, I'm afraid" "No matter what  Whatever method you use, if you can't save him, you will all be buried with him!" Lin Zhao knew that he was being unreasonable, but at this moment he persistently hoped that Jing Sili could survive.  "Yes!" The military doctor trembled, not daring to disobey, and hesitantly said: "I humbled myself to clean the general's wound first, stop the bleeding and bandage it. Jing Tong judged that the injury was really serious and needed to be nursed back to health. However, there were not many medicinal materials with the army. I'm afraid.  Moreover, barren mountains and ridges are not suitable for recuperation" "If you need any medicinal materials, write out a prescription immediately. I will send people to Hezhou and Xizhou to prepare" Lin Zhaodao: "I will send someone to Jingtong Ban later.  Resting in Hezhou. " "How to transport him? The injury is serious, he may not be able to withstand the bumps of the carriage, and it is snowing now and the road is difficult" What the military doctor is most afraid of is that because of these problems, Jingsi will die on the way.  Li, how wronged are you?  Lin Zhao waved his hands and said: "You don't have to worry about this. Just go and heal your wounds. I will take care of the transportation." Not only Jing Sili, but also many seriously injured soldiers cannot withstand the bumps and need to return to the city.  Rest.  There is such heavy snow that it is difficult for carriages to move.?And the quantity cannot satisfy so many injuries.  However, Lin Zhao had a way. He immediately ordered Zhe Keda to direct hundreds of soldiers to cut the trees.  "What are you doing cutting wood for?" Zhe Keda was a little strange.  "Just do as you are told, I will naturally be useful." When the wood arrived, Lin Zhao immediately ordered the soldiers to help. Two logs were placed underneath, and wooden sticks were placed on top. After being reinforced with mortises and tenons, nails and ropes,  A sleigh was made.  After two consecutive days of heavy snow, the snow on the ground is already very thick. Now you only need to put on the war horse, and the sled can glide smoothly on the ground.  When the soldiers saw it, they all expressed surprise. It would be much easier to walk in the snow with this thing.  Lin Zhao ordered people to harness the horses and try to drag them in the snow. A soldier went up to experience it and was pleasantly surprised: "It's very smooth, there are no bumps, and the speed is fast!" "How about transporting the wounded like this?" When the military doctor saw this,  He smiled and said: "General Lin really has a fantastic idea. It's so good. These wounded people can be saved." Lin Zhao immediately ordered the soldiers to step up the production. Within a while, he made hundreds of simple sleds and sent some soldiers to escort the wounded first.  Rush to Hezhou.  Lin Zhao then ordered Zhe Keda to continue to lead two thousand people to guard Tabaicheng, and he led his troops back to Hezhou.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang's defeat this time has greatly affected the strength of Hehuang and Tubo. At least for the time being, he cannot threaten the security of Hezhou.  Lin Zhao deeply regretted not catching Guizhang.  " If you kill Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, it will be equivalent to breaking off one of Dong Xiang's arms, and now let the tiger go back to the mountain.  The next war against Tubo will be difficult. He is undoubtedly an absolute formidable enemy.  It's really hard to deal with.  And this situation was caused by those bastards, Lin Zhao got angry just thinking about it.  As an official and a general, rewards and punishments should be clearly defined first and foremost, meritorious ministers should be rewarded, and the wounded should be treated.  But those generals who fled before the battle, leading to defeat, are absolutely unforgivable.  However, Lin Zhao did not have an attack when he stepped into Baicheng, and he even sent an order to summon the soldiers to return.  When Yang Kai and others saw that the battle was won, General Lin did not lose his temper, thinking that nothing happened.  In addition, he had some background, so he had nothing to fear. He was still a general in the army and was at ease.  Until the day he returned to Hezhou, Lin Zhao sent an order to summon all the generals.  "In the battle of Tabaicheng, we annihilated more than 16,000 Tibetan troops. It can be said to be a major victory since the war began." Lin Zhaolang said: "Are you happy?" "Happy, we won the war, I am gratified." "  After winning the battle, I am naturally happy. "The generals have a bit of pride on their faces. A big victory will naturally make them feel happy. It also means that they will achieve great success in the war. It will not take long.  There will be rewards from the court.  "But I'm not happy!" Lin Zhao's tone suddenly increased, and his words immediately made all the generals tremble. Everyone vaguely felt that the direction of the wind seemed to have changed.  "The general has clever calculations and strategies. He designed three defeats of Tibet and wiped out more than 16,000 enemies. Aren't you satisfied?" Someone asked tentatively in a low voice. Lin Zhao and Jing Sili jointly planned to attack the niche valley and relieve the siege of Tabaicheng.  Everyone basically already knows about the big break of Qingyi's knot with the Ghost Chapter.  "But Qingyi escaped with a ghost chapter!" "He was like a bereaved dog, running away in a hurry with two or three thousand people. It doesn't matter." "It doesn't matter?" Lin Zhao asked coldly, and suddenly said loudly: "Qingyi  Jie Guizhang is just one person. Do you know how important he is? It is easy to get an army, but it is hard to find a general. He is the youngest and most promising general in Tubo. To capture him is to cut off an arm of Tubo.  The purpose of setting up the net was to catch him, but now he was allowed to slip away If this person wants to march into Hehuang again, the difficulty will inevitably double. I don't know how much blood and lives of the soldiers will be sacrificed" "As for being so powerful  "?" Some generals still disagreed.  Lin Zhao said coldly: "As for that? Tubo Zanpu and Dong Xiang dared to send him to guard the east, which is enough to explain the problem! If Qingyi Jie Gui Zhang was not caught, the victory of this battle was greatly compromised, and all this was because someone escaped from the battle.  " Hearing this, the generals gradually understood General Lin's intention. He wanted to hold him accountable!  Many people are worried, especially Yang Kai.  "Yang Kai, do you know your guilt?" However, Lin Zhao shouted loudly and pointed out his name.  "Ah, I" Lin Zhao said coldly: "Because you escaped before the battle, the army was scattered, and the final strength was insufficient, allowing Qingyi to form a ghost seal to escape. This is the first crime; because of your escape before the battle, Jing Sili's position was  The entire army would have been annihilated if I had not arrived in time. To this day, Jing Sili is still in a coma, with his life and death uncertain.It has added countless difficulties; it has trapped the generals and the siege, and made the country's generals surrounded by dangers. You said to yourself, what crime should be committed?  " This question hit everyone's heart hard. Yang Kai's heart trembled and he couldn't help but tremble a little, but he still insisted: "What did you say, general? I just led my troops to break out of the encirclement. How can I escape when I come to the formation?  " Escape from battle is a serious crime on the battlefield. If it is carried out, the consequences will be disastrous. " Breakout?  Lin Zhao joked: "Jing Sili led his army to break out, why don't you follow?"  He was obviously running away in cowardice, yet he still had to quibble!  " "It is natural to choose the weakest part of the enemy's army when breaking through" Yang Kai was still arguing. "So you abandoned Jing Sili and made him a bait to attract the Tubo people, and then you greased your feet and ran away, right?  " "This" "It's okay to be greedy for life and afraid of death, but what is Jing Sili's order?  In which direction was the flag waved?  ah?  Lin Zhao said angrily: "Disobeying military orders, fearing the enemy and avoiding fighting, and fleeing from battle are all capital crimes. What else is there to say?"  " "It's not I" After all, the matter has been done. If it were normal, it might be possible to fool him, but when Lin Zhao was determined to get to the bottom of it, Yang Kai really didn't know how to defend himself, and he hesitated for a while.  It¡¯s true. If you want to lie, you don¡¯t know where to start. ¡°You can¡¯t tell, right?  There is no room in the Song Dynasty army for people like you who are greedy for life and afraid of death. Your crime will not be punished.  God cannot tolerate it!  Lin Zhaodao: "For the sake of the soldiers who died in vain, and for the unconscious Jing Sili, Yang Kai, who is engaged in military law, beheaded immediately to comfort the three armies."  " "What" When he heard this sentence, Yang Kai was really scared, and his body suddenly began to tremble continuously. At the same time, this sentence was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of all the soldiers. General Lin's words  What are you going to do? Kill the chicken to scare the monkey! "You can't kill me, you don't have the power" "Huh, I am the official appointed envoy of Xihe Road.  If you violate military law, why not kill you?  "When he saw Jing Sili's serious injury, Lin Zhao had murderous intentions. Yang Kai was absolutely unforgivable. "Why should you kill me? I am unjust.  "Yang Kai was in a hurry and couldn't argue. He kept shouting injustice. "The facts are all there, but you still want to deny it?  Whether you are wronged or not, you know it in your heart. I hope you can speak to the Lord of Hell so confidently in hell.  "Lin Zhaocai didn't care about him. Escaping before battle is an unforgivable crime and must be severely punished to make all soldiers feel alert. There must be no cowards under his command. Otherwise, how can we fight in the future? Especially such behavior of slipping up at critical moments,  It was even more intolerable. Yang Kai was finally afraid this time. He finally understood that Lin Zhao was determined to kill him. "Lin Zhao, how dare you?"  If you are good at killing generals, you will have to pay the price" "I won't bother you.  " "If you kill me, my uncle will never let you go" Yang Kai finally shouted the most truthful words. "Oh?  I wonder who your uncle is?  What can he do to me?  "Lin Zhao suddenly found it funny. He didn't expect Yang Kai to be a person with a background. "Shaanxi Lu Xuanfu Envoy, your immediate superior.  " "Wang Gui?  " Since Han Jiang left office, the position of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy has been vacant for a long time. Wang Shao can barely be regarded as half of the Xuanfu Envoy. He is mainly in charge of Huanqing Road, Qinfeng Road and Xihe Road. Wang Shao left not long ago.  The northwest was in turmoil again, so the courtiers asked Wang Gui, a scholar of Hanlin, to be the popular candidate. The official document of Zhengshitang had been handed down, but Wang Shao had not yet arrived. Unexpectedly, Yang Kui turned out to be Wang Gui's nephew.  No wonder this guy is so arrogant, with such a strong background. If he can't die today, Wang Gui will be able to save him even if he reports the crime. "What's the matter, are you afraid?  "When Yang Kai saw Lin Zhao's hesitation, he felt a little proud. It was precisely because of his uncle that he was very calm, thinking that Lin Zhao would not do anything to him. "Afraid?  What can Wang Gui do?  " I think that when I arrived in Bianjing at the beginning of that year, I had contact with Wang Gui's son. If he hadn't helped solve the murder case of the Liao envoy, what would have happened to Wang Gui, who was the governor of Kaifeng at the time? After all, he was still their benefactor.  Now that his nephew is so arrogant in front of him, Han Qi and Wang Anshi are so powerful, and they have been subdued by General Lin, so why are they afraid of Wang Gui?  Lin Zhao happened to remember something big. Wang Gui had been appointed to become the Shaanxi Provincial Envoy. This was an important position that could legitimately control the military affairs of the northwest. Lin Zhao was naturally coveted because of his previous status and qualifications.  is farUnattainable.  But after this major victory in Tabaicheng, it is equivalent to a stepping stone, and it is possible to operate it.  It is understandable that Wang Gui blocked his own way. It is not surprising that there are some checks and balances and decentralization among senior military and political officials in the northwest.  But if Wang Gui is not removed, his next major events may be affected, and he is still thinking of ways to remove this stumbling block.  Unexpectedly, when I wanted to doze off, someone brought me a pillow. Yang Kai was actually Wang Gui's nephew, and he was such a high-profile person. Hehe this is a good opportunity!  "What can Wang Gui do? I'll kill him!" Lin Zhao didn't care and insisted on executing Yang Kai immediately.  Yang Kai was dragged away. Before he died, he kept roaring, begging, or cursing.  What he couldn't understand was that Lin Zhao was not afraid of his immediate boss, Shaanxi Lu Xuanfushi?  Even if you don't show any mercy, you will put yourself to death Why is this?  Yang Kai was very unwilling and didn't want to die until the executioner's blade passed by, he was still full of questions.  Blood splattered and a human head rolled on the ground.  The generals and officials were used to killing enemies on the battlefield, but when they saw the human head, they couldn't help but feel a little sick and felt very uncomfortable.  "Everyone has seen it. If anyone escapes from battle or disobeys the commander's orders, this will be the fate." Everyone understood that General Lin was trying to establish his authority.  Although a victory made his prestige much higher, the deterrent effect was far less than killing Yang Kai.  Even the nephews of the Xuanfu ambassador were killed without hesitation. Who else did he not dare to kill?  Lin Zhao just wanted to take this opportunity to establish his absolute authority among the Western Army!  ¡°Escape from battle and disobey orders, these two crimes have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.  What Lin Zhao wants is this effect. There are still tough battles to be fought next. If the generals under his command cannot even be the most basic brave, how can they talk about victory?  At the same time, he also specifically emphasized obedience. He hoped that obedience would become a habit for these generals, a habit of obedience to themselves.  Of course, this all takes a long time, so don¡¯t rush it.  However, after this incident, Lin Zhao's prestige in the army was completely established, and his ability to control the three armies was also greatly improved.  As for the challenge to Wang Gui, just prepare.  Of course, rewards and punishments should be clearly defined, and kindness and power should also be given simultaneously.  After beheading Yang Kai, Lin Zhao immediately said that all generals who performed bravely in this battle would be reported to the court and rewarded based on their merits.  The generals were relieved!  The general Lin in front of him has a strategy and can win the battle. Although his methods are ruthless, rewards and punishments are clear, so the soldiers are naturally willing to follow him!  The Xihe Song Army gradually stabilized with Lin Zhao as the center, but as the results of the Battle of Tabaicheng spread, a violent turmoil began again.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 570: Shaanxi/West Road Xuanfu Envoy

    The news that the Song army marched on Baicheng and defeated Tubo spread quickly.  The first person to get the news was the Tubo Zanpu Dong Zang of Qingtang City. The news of the fall of the niche valley and the defeat of Tabaicheng came to Qingtang City one after another.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang was defeated. He was actually defeated. This fact made it difficult for everyone to accept.  In the eyes of the Tubo people, Gui Zhang was heroic and good at fighting. How could they be defeated without him?  The news received so far is that almost all of the 20,000-strong army was wiped out, and Guizhang only took a small number of people to break through.  It can be said to be a disastrous failure!  It doesn¡¯t matter if Tabaicheng is lost, but the Shengsheng Valley is also lost. This news undoubtedly makes things worse. It means that the Hehuangdong gate is completely opened, and there is no barrier anymore, so the Song army can march straight in.  Hehuang has been in turmoil since then, and Qingtang City has been in turmoil. As soon as the Song army sends troops, it may even be on the verge of collapse.  Dong Fei did not expect this outcome.  The tragic fact instantly made him dizzy and a little confused!     how so?  Twenty thousand troops is nothing and can be accepted, but losing a key barrier would be a bit troublesome.  The most serious problem is not the land, but the people, two very crucial people.  Ali Gu was at the Gonggu camp and heard that he had been captured by the Song army.  Even though she was not his biological child, Dong Fei had always treated her as his own and loved her very much for many years.  His mother, Mrs. Qiao, even chose him as an heir to train, and she liked him very much. This child did not disappoint. I thought I would give him a good experience this time, but I didn't expect that he would never come back.  Qingyi has a ghost seal and his whereabouts are unknown!  Dong Felt was very anxious. It was easy to get an army, but it was hard to find a general.  If there is no army, it can be recruited and deployed again, and if the country is lost, it can be regained.  If the general of the Zhu Kingdom is gone, that will be the most terrible loss.  According to the current pace, the Song Army is likely to launch an attack on Hehuang.  Who can resist the Song army's attack?  Besides Guizhang, who else has this ability?  Currently, there is a talent gap in Hehuang and Tubo, and it really feels like there is no one available.  As for those talking about Gui Zhang¡¯s guilt, Dong Fei didn¡¯t want to listen at all.  Victory and defeat are common matters for military strategists, although Guizhang is good at fighting.  But this time the opponent is really too powerful.  The leader of the Song Dynasty used 6,000 men as bait and led 2,000 men to attack thousands of miles on a snowy night and break through the Gonggu camp. This feat was truly amazing and unexpected.  Six thousand people broke through the camp where five thousand troops were stationed. Let¡¯s talk carefully.  Aligu was responsible. He was responsible for guarding the camp, but he was negligent and gave the Song army an opportunity.  But despite this, even if the Song army unexpectedly attacked, 2,000 people could wipe out 5,000, without even being able to fight back.  This is really strange. Is the Song Army's combat effectiveness so strong?  Dong Zhan was in deep shock. Thousands of people first broke through the niche valley and then directly defeated Qingyi Jie Guizhang. It was simply overwhelming and invincible!  In the past, I actually underestimated the strength of the Song Army. I thought Qingyi could save Hehuang's family fortune by joining the Ghost Chapter.  Now all fantasies have been shattered by reality, and the situation is a bit miserable.  Dong Fei also really felt the threat. Now Hehuang is in danger Will the foundation of Hehuang and Tubo be destroyed in his own hands?  Dong Fe was trembling and towering.  For a moment, I was a little confused and didn't know what to do.  After all, this incident happened suddenly and completely subverted his cognition and expectations. It was good to recognize the facts in a short time, but it was really difficult to formulate an appropriate response strategy.     Worse.  Ali Gu was captured, Qing Yi Jie Guizhang's whereabouts were unknown, and he was in an embarrassing situation with no one around him.  Lin Bubi?  As a Tubo prince, it is logical that it is time to take responsibility and take the lead, but after all, the mud cannot hold up the wall.  When he received the news, he didn't feel any anxiety or panic at all.  Instead, he blamed Ali Gu and Guizhang for sending troops rashly, and was complacent about his original opinions.  What can I say that this completely angered the Song Dynasty and gave them an excuse to lose their troops and lose their generals.  He believed that envoys should be sent to Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty, to plead guilty and ask for the emperor's forgiveness, so that the two countries could reconcile.  Throughout the entire process, there was never any argument for rescuing Ali Gu.  In Lin Bubi's view, Ali Gu was captured, and his identity as Zamp's heir was unique and no one could threaten him anymore, so he naturally wanted it.  How could Dong Zang not understand his little plan?  He could see through this short-sighted and narrow-minded son at a glance. He hated iron but could not make steel. He was disappointed.  "My son is hopeless and there is no one around me to help him. What should I do?"  Ali Gu can't come back, I'm afraid Song Jun will make some threatening conditions next.  The only hope is for Qingyi to marry the ghost chapter?He stuck out. Although his whereabouts are unknown at the moment, he is probably safe and will come back sooner or later.  Dong Xiang hopes that the sooner this happens, the better!  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang is now struggling to move forward in the dense forest on the southeast edge of the Hehuang Plateau. Hezhou has been defeated, the niche valley has been lost, and Hehuang is in danger.  At this time, we must return to Qingtang City as soon as possible.  As for the responsibility for the defeat, Guizhang didn't think too much about it. He accepted no matter how Zamp punished him.  In the final analysis, failure is indeed your own responsibility, and you are ultimately careless.  He thought rashly that he had deceived the Song people, but he didn't expect that Lin Zhao would use his trick and almost wipe out his entire army.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:???? If you underestimate the enemy and are careless, you are indeed guilty, and you should be punished and punished.  Mu Zheng advised him to consider it seriously, but Gui Zhang shook his head firmly and must rush back to Qingtang City as soon as possible. This is his responsibility and obligation as a Tubo official.  It¡¯s just that the closest line between Tabaicheng and Gonggu is occupied by the Song Army. In order to preserve this strength, they can only take a roundabout way and sneak back to Qingtang City with the help of dense forest cover.  Perhaps the Song army's front had already crossed the niche valley and headed west, and going back at this time could still help.  In addition to fulfilling his obligations and being a loyal minister, Qing Yi Jie Guizhang also had another idea, which was to have another head-on confrontation with Lin Zhao.  This time he will not be careless again, and will definitely determine the winner.  In fact, after Lin Zhao won, he did not continue to recommend.  They just send troops to strictly guard Tabaicheng and Gonggu. Whenever they want to march westward, they can send troops at any time.  To the west of the niche valley is the coveted fertile plateau land - the Hehuang Valley. It is also a strategically important area that the Song Dynasty wanted to take for itself.  Although Zhao Xu ordered it.  As long as it was feasible, he could immediately launch an attack on He Huang, but Lin Zhao did not do so, but planned it cautiously. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Although we will not accept the order of the foreign king.  However, as a general, you should not push your nose and face, you should keep a low profile, and you should properly ask the emperor for instructions on important matters.  This will not make the emperor suspicious. The plan to control the Western Army has just begun, and Zhao Xu must be stabilized as always.  Secondly, the previous wars were mainly concentrated in Hezhou.  Now that we have passed the Valley of the Gods, we are completely at war with Hehuang and Tubo, and the nature is completely different.  Was the Song Dynasty ready for this?  Bianjing needs to be informed of this.  At the same time, if a war breaks out, the few troops on hand may not be enough, and all forces will need to be mobilized and redeployed.     third.  Just to find out Xixia's reaction.  The war between Hehuang and Hehuang was in full swing. How could Xixia, a major country in the region, turn a blind eye? Their response was also crucial.  Lin Zhao didn't want Xixia to suddenly cause trouble behind his back after entering Hehuang alone.  So slowing down the pace a little might not be a bad thing.  These things are impossible to do according to your current authority.  therefore.  It must be reported to Bianjing, and it is also an operation. Wang Gui must have known about Yang Kai's murder!  Ten days later, the good news from Tabaicheng was finally delivered to Bianjing.  Zhao Xu was extremely happy with two great victories in the same small town.  If Hezhou was included in the Song Dynasty before and the establishment of Xihe Road was still a bit hasty and there may be variables, then this time it is a certainty and there will definitely be no problems.  Complete control of Hezhou is only one aspect.  The most important thing is to defeat the Hehuang Tubo army.  Zhao Xu was ambitious and had long wanted to go deep into Hehuang, but unfortunately he never had the opportunity.  This time, not only did I have an opportunity, I also got a good start.  The future of the Hehuang war is bright.  Zhao Xu felt very pleased.  Lin Zhao really did not disappoint, he is really a lucky general!  He originally thought that without Wang Shao, it would be rare for Lin Zhao to maintain the situation in Hezhou. He did not expect that he would make such great progress on the basis of maintaining the status quo.  It¡¯s really rare! ?Bian Gong, Bian Gong is upgrading!  The Hezhou matter was a bit reluctant before, and in a hurry, both the courtiers and the people had their opinions.  But things were different now. Not only did they completely occupy Hezhou, they also defeated the Tibetan army. This was a truly major side achievement.  Moreover, thousands of people defeated the enemy of 20,000, defeating many with less, and the victory was so wonderful.  Easily defeated the most trusted general of Tubo Zampu and captured the Tubo prince. This was an achievement that had never been achieved in previous foreign wars.  Zhao Xu was finally able to show his skills in front of the officials and the people, and everything came from Lin Zhao, and feelings of gratitude and admiration arose spontaneously.  Especially for laying the foundation for the next attack on Hehuang, taking the niche valley, and actually driving a wedge into Hehuang. As long as the following things are done properly, we can avoid the unstoppable force and go straight to Qingtang City.  The great cause of opening up the territory, destroying Tubo, clamping down on Xixia, restoring Yanyun, and restoring the old realm of Han and Tang Dynasties has taken another step forward. With his outstanding achievements, Zhao Xu's unsatisfactory internal affairs have been swept away, and he has a rare spirit.  stand up.  For such a significant contribution, a reward is inevitable.  &nbsp; Zhao Xu was so excited that he immediately issued an edict to confer Lin Zhao as Duke of Zheng, and all the ministers who had made meritorious service in this battle were made generals.  The news of Jing Sili's heroic death in battle spread and became an example to be admired and learned from.  Zhao Xu specially sent an imperial doctor to Hezhou to diagnose and treat him, and he was canonized as Uncle Zhongyong. His mother was also granted a third-grade imperial edict.  Because his son was not around and there was no one to take care of him, he specially ordered the local officials to serve him well.  After receiving the reward, the heroes could not return to Bianjing immediately because Zhao Xu had more ambitious ideas.  Taking advantage of this opportunity, he went all out to capture Hehuang.  As for the head coach candidate, Lin Zhao is naturally the first choice.  Loyalty, governing the army, can win the battle, and open up territory for the court. Such generals naturally need to be responsible.  Originally, Zhao Xu intended to ask Wang Shao to help, but Wang Shao was inevitably a little embarrassed about his identity at this time.  After all, Lin Zhao's contribution is more outstanding, and now he has high prestige in the army and is deeply loved by the soldiers.  Wang Shao originally had a higher position than Lin Zhao, so what does it matter if he returns now?  Above Lin Zhao, it is definitely not possible. Lin Zhao may not say anything, but the soldiers may not agree.  It would inevitably be a bit embarrassing if he had to submit to others. In order to avoid this situation, Wang Shao directly expressed his refusal politely.  He believed that with Lin Zhao's strength and the abilities of the current military generals, it would not be difficult to accomplish this goal and it would be possible.  At the same time, Mrs. Wang's condition further worsened, and Wang Shao became her son.  Naturally, I have to show my filial piety, and it is not convenient to leave.  Zhao Xu thought about it and couldn't force Wang Shao to go there. As for the others who didn't understand the situation there, they went there with a dark eye.  If it doesn't help, it might even be a disservice.  Lin Zhao now carries too many hopes for him, and he doesn't want to be influenced by anyone.  The good news that kept coming from the northwest and Lin Zhao's humble and prudent behavior won Zhao Xu's favor.  He, who has always been suspicious, actually insists on once, employing people without any doubts.  No need for suspects.  It was decided to completely hand over the command of the Xihe front line to Lin Zhao, of course, provided that he could give himself a satisfactory answer.  Zhao Xu randomly issued an order that all northwest officials and garrison troops must cooperate with Lin Zhao's actions.  Unfortunately, at this moment, the newly appointed Shaanxi Lu Xuanfu envoy Wang Gui actually wrote a letter to impeach Lin Zhao.  It was said that he was domineering and authoritarian on the front line and was good at killing generals. He did not ask the emperor for instructions and was disobedient.  A trivial matter can rise to the level of disobedience in a few sentences. This is a common tactic used by officials.  It stands to reason that things need to be told with facts and evidence, or at least go through a procedure.  Zhao Xu was quite helpless when he received the memorial.  Wang Gui is an important minister no matter what, and his words carry weight.  Even if Zhao Xu believed in Lin Zhao, he still needed to give an explanation to the courtiers.  If there is a problem with a general who leads an army of more than 100,000 people, how can the courtiers feel at ease?  If the matter cannot be completely resolved, the officials will continue to quarrel. This is what bothers Zhao Xu the most now.  So I want to solve it once and for all It just so happens that Privy Councilor Han Jiang is here. He is the former Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy. He knows the situation there best and has a relatively good say.  "What do Han Qing think?" Zhao Xu asked softly.  Han Jiang was a real person and said: "Your Majesty, the general Lin Zhao killed was named Yang Kai. Because he escaped before the battle, the encirclement and suppression of Qingyi's ghost chapter failed and he escaped. Lin Zhao said that this ghost chapter is not simple.  The tens of thousands of soldiers could have escaped this time, and the Battle of Hehuang will be even more difficult. And because Yang Kai escaped from the battlefield and failed to cooperate with the rescue in time, Jing Sili was left alone and seriously injured. He is still in a coma, and his life and death are unknown.  Unsure. Lin Zhao wrote a letter to the Privy Council, saying that it was for these two reasons that he killed Yang Kai. The first was punishment, and the more important thing was the moral integrity of the army.  Obviously they are willing to believe it. The Privy Council naturally has a way to get the specific situation on the front line, and they will never just listen to the words of Lin Zhao and his family.  Xu Jiu said: "Then Wang Gui is" "Yang Kai is Wang Gui's nephew" Han Jiang adhered to the principle of telling the truth. When he was in the northwest, Wang Gui also asked him to help take care of his nephew.  Therefore, Han Jiang had an impression.  "So, Wang Gui is avenging his personal revenge?" Zhao Xu was disgusted with this kind of behavior and frowned immediately.  "I dare not lie. Maybe Zheng Guogong's behavior was inappropriate, but chaos requires heavy punishment." Han Jiang said: "I believe that after this time, there will be no more timid and fearful people in the army who will run away from the battle. Only in this way,  Only then can the combat power of our army in the Song Dynasty be improved, military discipline be strict, and the army be invincible and invincible!" "That's the truth. Dongyang's move is indeed understandable. This Wang Gui" Zhao Xu had some criticism in his words.  Seeing this, Han Jiang said: "It must be, seeing the two of them acting like this, I can't help but be a little worried." "What are you worried about?" Zhao Xu still attaches great importance to the opinion of the Privy Councilor, and it concerns two people.Important ministers, and a more important war, naturally did not dare to be careless.  "Lin Zhao is the military envoy of Xihe Road, but Wang Gui is about to become the envoy of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu, his immediate superior If they are sincerely united and cooperate with each other, it will naturally be a dream. But now the two families have  Can we cooperate even if we have personal grievances? We might make things difficult for each other and delay important matters" Han Jiang said: "I am really worried!" "This" Zhao Xu was obviously aware of the whole problem and couldn't help but feel a little worried.  Difficult.  Asked: "Han Qing, what do you think?" As a privy envoy, he was in charge of the military affairs of the Song Dynasty. It was his responsibility to care about the war and generals ahead, express his own opinions, and even take some measures.  Responsibility.  Han Jiang said: "There are no two days in the sky, and there are no two masters in the country. There cannot be two commanders in the army. If they are not related to each other, then that's it. If there must be anxiety, then one of them must be eliminated. If the commanders are not in harmony, the three armies will be shaken.  "Wang Gui and Lin Zhao one is in Chang'an and the other is in Hezhou" "Your Majesty, please forgive me. The Valley of the Gods has been captured by our army. If we attack Qingtang City next,  Xixia will definitely not sit idly by. Attacking Tubo and guarding against Xixia is a major matter for the entire Shaanxi Road. "Han Jiang said: "Furthermore, the attack on Hehuang requires a lot of troops, and only the Xihe, Huanqing, and Qinfeng Roads are needed.  I'm afraid it's not enough" The implication is already obvious. This is a war involving the entire northwest, and it must involve the Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy, and must be related to Hezhou.  In order to avoid possible discord between Wang Gui and Lin Zhao, preparations must be made in advance.  Let one of them leave, Lin Zhao?  Impossible. An indispensable strong general knows the battles on the front line best. Changing the commander before the battle is also a taboo for military strategists, so naturally he cannot do anything lightly.  ?Then the only one who should get out is Wang Gui!  For the sake of victory, side merit, and his own great cause, Zhao Xu transferred Wang Gui away without hesitation, and gave the vacant Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy directly to Lin Zhao.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 571: Great achievements are expected

    Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy, the first military and political person in the northwest of the Song Dynasty.  Generally speaking, only a minister who is close to the emperor can serve, at least at the level of a Hanlin bachelor.  In terms of age and qualifications alone, Lin Zhao is still a little too immature, but the first point is enough. The trust of the emperor and prime minister is the most important, and this is the decisive point.  Wang Gui made a complete miscalculation. He inquired from Zhongshu and found that Lin Zhao had not written anything about Yang Kai, so he boldly defended his nephew and took revenge.  Unexpectedly, Lin Zhao approached the Privy Council and persuaded the Privy Councilor Han Jiang to help him speak.  Lin Zhao had fought in the northwest twice before and had already established a friendship with Mr. Han, so he was still willing to help with this matter.  Furthermore, Wang Gui underestimated Zhao Xu¡¯s trust in Lin Zhao.  I thought that by mentioning Lin Zhao's unauthorized disposal of generals, he would be accused of disrespecting the emperor, and it could even fan the flames and raise the level of self-respect of the Taoist army. The always suspicious officials would probably become suspicious.  It's a pity that his wishful thinking failed, and it was a waste of money.  Lin Zhao¡¯s original plan was just to oust Wang Gui from the position of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy, but he did not expect that a good thing would directly fall on him.  Han Jiang didn¡¯t expect this, and Lin Zhao¡¯s intention in asking him for help was just to deal with Wang Gui.  Xianggong Han did not think that Lin Zhao could take the position of Xuanfu envoy. He did this not only to give Lin Zhao face, but also to bring peace to the northwest generals and facilitate the war situation. This was his duty as the privy envoy.  Unexpectedly, Zhao Xu did not move, but with a surprising move, he directly gave the position of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy to Lin Zhao.  Wang Gui was very depressed. He lost his official position before he went to take office. What is this?  However, Zhao Xu was pretty good and gave him the position of envoy of Xuanhui South Academy.  It can be regarded as saving face.  However, Wang Gui was not happy after all. Yang Kai was his nephew, and it was too much for Lin Zhao to kill him directly without looking at the monk's face or the Buddha's face.  I was still thinking about finding a way to seek justice for my nephew after going to the northwest.  However, the emperor and Han Xianggong anticipated this and directly deprived him of the opportunity.  In the end, Lin Zhao was given the advantage. At such a young age, he actually became the governor of Shaanxi Road. He was so proud and prosperous!  But what is the saying?  The higher you climb.  The fall got heavier, and Wang Gui didn't know whether it was a prediction based on experience or a helpless curse in his heart Compared to Wang Gui, the other courtiers were in shock.  As soon as the news came out that Lin Zhao was appointed as the governor of Shaanxi Road, some people immediately jumped out to oppose it.  The theme is that Lin Zhao is too young to take on big responsibilities.  Of course.  Some people also suggested that it would be inappropriate for Lin Zhaogong to lead troops because of his high authority.  But Zhao Xu didn't care at all. After a hundred years of rule in the Song Dynasty, the people had formed a deep-rooted identification with the Zhao family. How easy was it for a general to rebel?  What's more, although the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road has a high and powerful position, can the officials and generals from various states and districts there be completely aligned with him?  In normal military and political matters, orders will be obeyed.  But if there is something wrong, can those generals still obey orders?  It is absolutely impossible for dozens of states in the northwest to unite as one.  In addition, Lin Zhao had always been cautious and loyal, so Zhao Xu had no doubts at all, and he had already made plans in his mind.  What's the saying?  Make the best use of people's talents and make the best use of everything As for those who said that Lin Zhao was young, Zhao Xu blocked them away with just one sentence.  "Gan Luo Twelve is the Prime Minister, is Lin Zhao younger than him? If you want to achieve great things, you need to be talented!" However, the officials don't seem to give up, and there are still many people who oppose it.  There are constant petitions for impeachment.  Now what Zhao Xu resents the most is this situation. His rebellious heart is getting stronger and stronger. The more fierce the officials' opposition, the more he wants to do this.  After getting bored to the extreme, he asked: "Those who are talking about Lin Zhao, who can go to the northwest to conquer Tubo? If so, he can go to Shaanxi Road and serve as the Xuanfu envoy with a military order." At this time, the courtiers were immediately silent, usually for this kind of thing.  Those who jumped out to oppose were mostly civil servants, mostly speaking officials.  Let them lead the troops to fight and conquer Tubo?  Do they know how much they have, especially those who want military orders? No one can afford to make such a joke.  Then there was silence for an instant. Zhao Xu defied all opinions and Lin Zhao took up the post with honor as Zheng Guogong and served as the envoy of Shaanxi Road.  Lu Huiqing, who was involved in political affairs, also shut up obediently. He only objected symbolically.  He was not on good terms with Lin Zhao, and as the deputy prime minister, it would be strange if he didn't speak out.  Lu Huiqing knew early on that opposition would be ineffective and was just a formality.  In order to avoid being suspected by the emperor, the consequences of guessing the emperor's heart are terrible.  Lin Zhao was also very lucky. At a young age, he became the Duke of the country and served as the Xuanfu envoy on Shaanxi Road.  Lu Huiqing was filled with hatred and even a little jealous. That was a position that she was not qualified to aspire to.  The official family unexpectedly gave it to him, which was simply outrageous.  Isn¡¯t Heaven the emperor? Heaven¡¯s principles are in the hands of the emperor. Since he said yes, others responded.?What's the use?  When Lu Huiqing thought about it, she felt that she was so stupid.  Lu Huiqing has never forgotten the hatred between his two younger brothers for a moment. He has always been thinking about revenge.  I thought that after taking the seat of political advisor and becoming the leader of the new party, I would have enough strength to deal with Lin Zhao.  Unfortunately, it backfired. He forgot that when he was moving forward, his opponent was also moving forward, and his speed might be much faster than his own.  Lin Zhao's strength has reached a level that he cannot shake, not to mention that he is not in Bianjing, so he is simply beyond his reach.  Although he has a high and powerful position as the counselor of political affairs, he must not get involved in military matters, otherwise Prime Minister Han of the Privy Council would not be able to tolerate him.  It¡¯s impossible to seek revenge by relying on your own strength, so you can only borrow help. With Lin Zhao¡¯s current status, how many people in the Song Dynasty are his opponents?  Han Qi, a dignified veteran of three dynasties, was defeated by him. Who dares to say that he is better than Han Qi?  But Lu Huiqing really thought of one person - Emperor Zhao Xu!  Everything Lin Zhao had was given to him by Zhao Xu. Only the most powerful emperor could kill him easily.  Lin Zhao is prosperous now, but isn't there a lot of crisis behind him?  Youdao must decline when it reaches its peak. The titles of the senior officials of the Xuanfu Envoy in Shaanxi Province and the Duke of Zheng were all based on the military merits of Hehuang.  What if Lin Zhao fails in the next battle?  Even if he is lucky, what will happen if he wins.  Did those who made great achievements in ancient times ever have a good ending?  "Perhaps Lin Zhao's merits are high but not enough to shake the master, but with Zhao Xu's suspicious character, Lin Zhao may not be immune.  At that time, all it takes is a slight push to add fuel to the fire.  The effect is absolutely stunning.  Lu Huiqing was very proud, but he was definitely not the only one who saw this potential crisis.  In the Duke of Zheng's Mansion, where the plaque had just been changed, Chai Minyan was having fun with Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu.  Zhao Fukang, who had never given birth, was particularly fond of children, especially his two nephews, whom he loved in every possible way.  I often come to visit my house.  Zhao Fukang suffered from mental illness for a time and rarely had fun. In addition, he and Chai Minyan were as close as sisters, so his behavior did not arouse suspicion.  Empress Dowager Gao Taotao also said with a smile that if Zhao Fukang liked children, it would be better for him to remarry and have one himself.  After all, she is still young in her thirties, so she can still help find candidates.  "But since Liang Huaiji, Zhao Fukang's love for men and women can be said to be calm. He devoted his whole heart to his younger brother's great cause and politely refused.  Gao Taotao only thought that she had lingering feelings for Liang Huaiji.  She was afraid that she would be saddened by old memories and relapse. In that case, the Empress Dowager and Concubine Miao would be desperate for her, so they didn't mention it again.  Zhao Fukang went in and out of Lin's house and ignored him.  At this moment, Zhao Fukang was holding Lin Jun in his arms, Chai Minyan was holding Lin Hong, and they were standing on the attic.  Looking at the falling snowflakes outside, they were talking.  "In just a short time, the plaque on the door has changed from a marquis to a duke. This is very rare in the Song Dynasty." Zhao Fukang said this, and he didn't know whether he was proud of his younger brother or something else.  Chai Min said: "If a tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it. Lin Lang is too outstanding." "Yes, he should be rewarded for his meritorious service, but he is still so young. He is already the Duke of the country. In the future, after he makes meritorious deeds,  What should I be rewarded with?" Zhao Fukang said worriedly: "Given Dongyang's age, it is very difficult to be granted the title of Pingzhangshi. At most, it would be great to have Kaifu Yi and the Third Division.  There is no reward, the master is so great!" "Eldest sister is saying" Chai Minyan's worries deepened. Now the Lin family has a good family, but what about the future?  Others see blooming flowers, but what happens after the fire cooks the oil?  There is a saying that when things reach their extremes, they will inevitably reverse, and when they reach their peak, they will inevitably decline. Especially with the husband's special life experience and the emperor's suspicious character, this is really worrying!  "Zhong Zhen is a cold-blooded person. Not only is he suspicious, but he also uses people more. Once there is no use value for him, or when he is threatened, I'm afraid" Zhao Fukang said: "Now Dongyang has made great achievements in the northwest.  , just in line with Zhongzhen's intention to pacify Hehuang. If Dongyang wins this battle, there will be rewards after returning, but there will definitely not be another expedition or reuse, and the result may also be a rise and fall If so  If you lose the battle, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, and it is even harder to escape the blame. It looks like a good thing, but in fact it is like walking on thin ice! " "What do you think, eldest sister?" Chai Minyan knew that this princess sister was thoughtful and could say this.  The remark is definitely not to emphasize the current situation, but there is something in it.  "With Dongyang's ability, the Battle of Hehuang will live up to expectations and will definitely be victorious. I believe this." Zhao Fukang said: "I am thinking about what will happen after he comes back. Now he is the envoy of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu  , This is probably Zhongzhen's last magnanimity. Dongyang will definitely not let go of the opportunity. It is estimated that after the war is over, the Western Army will almost be firmly in control, and will have the strength to challenge Zhao Xu. So I thought, in order to avoid it.  Dongyang has been taken away from power, and it's almost time for a showdown.??¡± Showdown! Chai Minyan¡¯s heart moved. He knew very well what these two words meant. Her husband would soon resume his status as a nobleman of Tianhuang, which was different from the past. But at the same time, swords and swords were flashing, and the difficult road was about to begin.  The beginning is more dangerous and terrifying, and there is no room for maneuver. "What my sister said is that this matter is of great importance, and I think it is up to my husband and Mr. Di to make the final decision.  " Zhao Fukang nodded and said: "That's true. I'm telling you, I just want you to be prepared, and I also want you to take the time to persuade the empress.  It's good that her heart is all about Dongyang now, but she still has some affection for Zhongzhen in her heart. After all, she has loved him since she was a child. What I mean is you take more time to bring the children to the palace to persuade the empress.  "    "good!  "Chai Minyan doesn't know whether this is a blessing or a curse, but since her husband has chosen this path, she will spare no effort to support him, no matter whether the road ahead is doomed or glorious. "HeOkay" Just now  Lin Hong, who was half a year old, was so excited when he heard his mother chatting with his aunt that he made babbling sounds, which made Chai Minyan and Zhao Fukang excited. "Xiao Hong'er, can you understand?"  Bravo.  He is truly worthy of being a born dragon" Zhao Fukang teased Lin Hong even more excitedly. He made babbling sounds and his little hands and feet began to flutter. It was so lively. Lin Jun was still young. But his little eyes kept staring.  In my brother, a naive smile appeared in the corner of the mouth.  He was also laughing. When the news of the appointment of Shaanxi Lu Xuanfu came to Xihe, Lin Zhao was also excited, "It's done, Mr. Di!"  Lin Zhao immediately shared the good news with Di Qing. "Okay, it's really good!"  "Di Qing knew very well the significance of this position to Lin Zhao. Therefore, he was very happy. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "I didn't expect it to be so smooth. Han Jiang is so awesome. I just asked him to help drive away Wang Gui, but I didn't expect it.  It fell on my head all of a sudden.  Di Qing said: "My lord, you are now in charge of the entire Xihe war. Shaanxi Road will naturally have to cooperate fully, but Wang Gui cannot."  Can it be done by someone else?  How many people can be like Han Jiang?  The Xihe River is open, but it is an immortal feat. Who doesn't want to get involved?  When it comes to power, how many people are safe and dormant?  Zhao Xu understands this truth. He attaches too much importance to the prospects of the Xihe war. Naturally, he does not want the young master to have any constraints. It can be said that he has high hopes.  It's just that the greater the hope, the greater the responsibility and pressure" "This is true at all. Lin Zhao has now fully understood the so-called "high place is too cold". Zhao Xu is equivalent to betting on himself this time.  It would be great if he could complete the task he assigned, and everyone would be happy. But if he couldn't, he wouldn't know how to deal with his once-famous scapegoat. But it's a pity, Zhao Xu.  After all, it was a miscalculation. From the moment he made the decision to let Lin Zhao become the governor of Shaanxi Province, he was already doomed to fail. "My lord, the Western Army is already in control. Are we still going to fight in Hehuang?"  Di Qing asked softly. Lin Zhao smiled and said, "Mr. Di must have made a plan."  Why bother testing me?  " "Haha, I just want to hear the young master's voice. Now it seems that I am superfluous and unnecessary!  "Di Qing seemed very satisfied, and his whole cautious state was also in excitement. "Being the Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy does not mean that he has complete control of the Western Army. Now he can dispatch 60 to 70% of the troops and horses, and it is still very difficult.  Guarantee their loyalty to the death" Lin Zhao said: "The conquest of Hehuang is already known to the whole country. If we give up temporarily, it will be difficult for the officials in the court and the people of the world to explain, and it will not be good for our reputation and prestige.  Without the absolute loyalty of the army, and without the merits and prestige that can impress the people of the world, how can one compete with Zhao Xu? Therefore, Hehuang must be fought. Although it is difficult, it is not impossible to win.  " Di Qing echoed: "Yes, taking advantage of the war against Hehuang, the young master just took the opportunity to take the soldiers for his own use. After the war, with unparalleled achievements and an army, it was time for a showdown with Zhao Xu.  .  " " Showdown?  What did Judge Dee think of the timing?  Di Qing said: "There was news from Lei Lei, and the eldest princess thought that the time was almost up."  He said that Zhao Xu had a cold character. If the young master wins a big victory this time, he will be promoted to a noble position after returning, but he will also be ignored.  If defeated, the consequences will be even more tragic, so we must take advantage of the last opportunity to showdown with Zhao Xu.  The eldest princess has even chosen the time. If the Hehuang War can be ended within four or five months, then the late emperor's birthday ceremony in April will be a good opportunity. The Queen Mother can request that the ceremony be held grandly, and all officials will be present.Attend it, and then announce it in public" "Eldest sister is considering the truth. Father's birthday celebration is indeed a good opportunity, but the war may not end within four months.  " Lin Zhao said: "After all, Hehuang is not weak, Dong Xiang can be regarded as a promising king, Qingyi has gone back with the Ghost Chapter, and Tubo will be destroyed in four months. It is hard to say whether Xixia will participate I'm afraid.  Difficulty" "You don't have to completely destroy Tubo, you just need to beat Tubo to pieces, so that you can explain to the courtiers and the people.  Di Qing said: "Leave some tail behind, so that the young master will have enough reason to return to the northwest sit in Chang'an and compete with Zhao Xu across Tongguan."  " "Yes, then let's plan carefully and see how the battle in Hehuang can be fought to a quick conclusion!  "Lin Zhao has been looking forward to this day for a long time. He can finally reveal his identity and fight with Zhao Xu with swords and guns. He was very excited for a while. "Let's prepare the army for war, and win over the soldiers. Jing Sili is a successful example. Young Master is very interested in other people.  People can do the same!  " Jing Sili finally woke up after being in a coma for many days. He was very happy to have the feeling of surviving the disaster. Especially the victory in the battle of Tabaicheng made him even more happy. He felt that his fight to the death was worth it. Then he continued  Zhao Yuankai learned from Zhao Yuankai that Lin Zhao shed tears for him and killed Yang Kai in a rage. He was even more grateful to Lin Zhao and was deeply impressed by Lin Zhao after he successfully traveled to the niche valley.  , He was already obeying his orders. Lin Zhao was also very lucky that he had saved Jing Sili during his adventure in Baicheng. He was a talented person who could not have died young.  It is definitely a blessing to use it for yourself. Now that you are in the position of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu, you must mobilize the entire Western Army for the next war.  There is no better way than a war.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 572: Times have changed

    Qingyi Jie Guizhang finally returned to Qingtang City!  More than two thousand people wandered around in the snow-covered mountain forests for nearly a month. After a lot of hard work, they finally bypassed the niche valley and entered the Hehuang territory.  Fortunately, the Song army had not launched an attack yet, so they received support from the Tibetan garrison, and then they stabilized and were proud to see the light of day again.  For more than a month, they had lacked food and clothing, were suffering from hunger and cold, and each of them had lost their human form.  Hundreds of people stayed in the mountains and forests forever because of injuries or hunger and cold. Qingyi Jieguizhang brought back less than 2,000 people.  With the appearance of such a defeated army, the Tubo garrison thought it was some famine-stricken Qiang tribe in the mountains and forests, but the scale seemed so large that they were full of doubts. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? It wasn¡¯t until Guizhang took out the troop dispatching token granted by Zanpu that the garrison knew that General Qingyi and Guizhang were back, and that the army from Gonggu had returned.  ¡°There were only 20,000 people when we went there, but when we came back, there were less than one-tenth.  And still with this kind of virtue, when the mutton rice was served, everyone looked like a starving ghost reincarnated, devouring it, which was considered elegant.  "These soldiers have been hungry in the mountains and forests for a month. They can only hunt wild animals to eat on weekdays. However, the snow is too thick and hunting is not easy. They can barely maintain their lives and the most basic physical strength.  Now that there is enough food, how can we take care of so much?  But in the eyes of the garrison, this was unavoidably barbaric, and it was even more shocking in his heart.  The brave and capable General Guizhang failed miserably during his expedition. Even when he escaped, he was still in such a miserable condition. How terrifying is the front line?  Is the Song army a powerful heavenly soldier?  Unknowingly.  The Tubo garrison had doubts in their hearts. They hadn't seen anyone yet, but they were already a little afraid of the Song army.  This is what Lin Zhao wants to achieve. He cannot annihilate all Guizhang, but he can still convey the strength of the Song army through them.  Caused psychological pressure on the Tibetan army.  Qingyi Jiegui Zhang is obviously aware of this. He also wants his soldiers to maintain the minimum military appearance, but sometimes orders cannot resist human instinct, the instinct caused by hunger.  Anyway, looking at this scene, Gui Zhang was helpless.  he knows.  To reverse this situation, what is necessary is a victory, a victory that revives the morale of the Tibetan army.  It¡¯s just that Lin Zhao is holding back for the time being, so he can only wait for the opportunity. The top priority is to rush back to Qingtang City to remind Zanpu to be careful, and the next step is to apologize.  Qingyi has been feeling guilty for a long time.  From a formal point of view, he is indeed a guilty person.  Unexpectedly, when he returned to Qingtang City, Zan Pu Dong felt almost burst into tears when he saw Gui Zhang. There was no trace of blame, but instead he expressed condolences and care.  "Zanpu, Guizhang underestimated the enemy. As a result, Tabaicheng was defeated, the niche valley was lost, and Prince Ali Gu was trapped in the enemy camp. Please punish Zanpu, otherwise Guizhang will have trouble sleeping and eating." Qingyi Jie Guizhang was greatly surprised.  , it is unprecedented for Zamp to not punish him, but why is he being treated so grandly and courteously?  How can I be so virtuous and capable as to be treated like this?  Dong Felt shook his head and said, "It's good that you can come back. Although you were a little negligent in this battle, it's not entirely your fault. General Song is smarter than he thought. If you want to underestimate the enemy, how can I not? Besides, if the niche valley had not been lost, you  It¡¯s not like Ali Gu himself is also responsible. "When it comes to Ali Gu, Dong Fei feels helpless and is particularly concerned about this "son".  But nothing could be done.  On the surface, you have to pretend to be nonchalant, otherwise the people of the Song Dynasty may be looking for rare goods and ask for high prices.  Dong Xiang already knew the specific situation over there in detail. Gui Zhang was responsible, but after all, there were too many surprises.  Furthermore, it was the time of employing people, and Guizhang was too important to him and to Hehuang Tubo.  It was a blessing that he could come back. How could Dong Xiang bear to criticize him again?  What's the point of being harsh?  "But, Zanpu After all, Guizhang is the commander-in-chief. He sent troops rashly, resulting in a huge defeat, and failed Zanpu's expectations. It's really" Qingyi's eyes turned red as Guizhang spoke, and he blamed himself.  "Gui Zhang, it doesn't matter. Victory or defeat is a common thing for a military man. Just start over." Dong Xiang said: "As for Ali Gu, Madam Tai doesn't blame you. She asked you to continue to lead the army and find a way to save Ali Gu.  , then what else can I say? " Ali Gu is Mrs. Qiao's true love. When she learned that her grandson was captured, Mrs. Qiao was very sad and even burst into tears.  But this is a strong and far-sighted woman. While she loves her grandson, she also cares about He Huang's safety.  Although Gui Zhang was at fault, he also knew that he was the general of the Zhu Kingdom of Tubo, so he was very sensible and did not blame him.  As for rescuing Ali Gu, he did have this idea, but unfortunately it was hard to say whether he would succeed.  Qingyi Jieguizhang heard that Zanpu and QiaoThe attitude of others made me feel even more emotional. While I blamed myself, I also had the thought of dying for my confidant. For this trust, I risked my life to protect the safety of Tubo and save Song Dynasty.  The army drove out of Hehuang.  "Thank you Zanpu for your tolerance. I will definitely do meritorious service!" "Well, that's right. I'll leave it to you to resist the Song army!" Dong Xiang believed in ghost chapters as always.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "I already learned the news when I came back. The Song army was just standing still in the niche valley" "Well, it should be the generals waiting for the emperor's order. That's how people in the Song Dynasty were. The emperor was thousands of miles away.  But he still wants to dictate the war." Dong Xiang didn't agree with this. He had no doubts about Qing Yi Jie Guizhang's employment and had almost absolute trust.  "Zanpu, I think that with our strength, if we want to protect the country, we should be able to defend Qingtang City, but if we want to fight back and retake Gonggu and Hezhou, I'm afraid it's not enough" Qingyi quickly formed a ghost chapter.  Step into the role, fulfill the responsibilities of the Tubo General, and make suggestions for Dong Fei.  "It is true. The strength of Hehuang is no longer as good as that of the previous king. Many tribes in the west are uneasy, which has restrained a large number of our troops. The strength that can deal with the Song army is indeed a bit weak." Although Jiao Siluo and Dong Xiang are nominally Tubo Zanpu, they are  The area controlled is only the Hehuang generation, and in a more sense it is the spiritual symbol of the entire plateau. The many tribes below are only dependent, but in fact they operate independently.  During the Jiao Si Luo era, all tribes were very stable. After Dong Feang came to the throne, the situation began to deteriorate.  The hearts of various tribes in Tubo are unstable and very unstable. Among them, the Guge Kingdom in the west and the Miaochuan tribe where Dong Zang's other brother Mo Zangjiao is located are the most obvious. The nearby Uighurs are also watching with eager eyes, which really disperses many of their troops to defend.  .  The troops that could really confront the Song Dynasty were not very sufficient. Another 20,000 were lost in the battle at Tabaicheng. Now they do feel a little stretched.  So what Qingyi Jieguizhang said is absolutely right. With the current strength of Tubo, it is not easy to be able to resist the Song army and defend the country.  Wanting to regain the niche valley, or even Hezhou, is a bit of a dream, and it is far out of reach.  Of course, unless the Song Army made a major strategic mistake, this possibility is extremely slim.  At this time, giving up is definitely not possible, so there is only one other way to go, and that is to ask for help.  Only with the help of other forces can it be possible to achieve the goal. Today's Hehuang is in a completely similar situation to Hezhou back then.  Mu Zheng is looking for Hehuang, but Hehuang has only one possible ally - Xixia!  In the northwest area, the three kingdoms of Song, Xixia, and Tubo have been conquering each other, but they have also cooperated and utilized each other. The relationship between them is a replica of Wei, Shu, and Wu during the Three Kingdoms period.  In the past, the Song Dynasty united with Tubo to resist Xixia, but now the Song Dynasty defeated Xixia and threatened Tubo.  "Then there is a basis for an alliance between the two losers. Their current relationship can be regarded as a bitter one. They both need to be careful of the powerful enemy Song Dynasty.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Can Zanpu contact Xixia?" "I have already sent the envoy, but I have not received a reply yet." "I guess at the beginning, the Xixia people also wanted to wait and see, sit on the mountain and watch the tigers.  Fighting, but now that the situation has come to an end, they should have made a decision. If Hehuang fails, Xixia will stay in the nightmare forever. "Qing Yi Jie Guizhang said firmly: "So, the Xixia people will definitely make a decision.  "I hope so, Liang Yimi, and that impulsive woman Empress Dowager Liang, I hope they can be more sensible this time." Dong Xiang was worried as he spoke.  A powerful neighboring country does not have a wise and rational monarch. The head of the family is a woman and is prone to violence. It is easy to cause trouble!  "Just wait a minute, I think the results of coming to Xixia will be over soon!" "You should have a good rest for a few days, you will be busy in the next few days!" "Yes!" Qing Yijie Guizhang nodded lightly,  It stands to reason that he should say goodbye and leave at this time, but Gui Zhang made no move. He seemed to want to say something, but he hesitated and hesitated.  Seeing this, Dong Xiang said: "Just say what you want to say!" "Zan Pu, Mu Zheng is here too!" Obviously this is a sensitive person, and Gui Zhang is inevitably cautious.  Although it has been many years, it is hard to say whether Zan Pu's heart knot will be resolved, so Qing Yi and Gui Zhang dare not take any chances.  "It's good that you're here!" Dong Xiang hesitated for a moment, nodded gently and said: "Now is the time to employ people, so let him stay by your side to help. Let him come to have a meal with you someday. After all, we are a family.  !" No matter what, Mu Zheng is his nephew. Although he had a deep hatred with Xiang Zhan in the past, that happened many years ago.  Blind felt is dead and Hezhou no longer exists. What's the point of worrying about these things?  ?At present, they have a common enemy, the Song Dynasty.  When facing a powerful enemy, it is time for the family to unite and fight against the foreign enemy.  Mu Zheng's ability to come to Qingtang City proves that he can let go. The younger generation are all like this, so what else can Dong Zhan not let go of?  Times have changed, and it¡¯s time to put an end to the past!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 573: The young king grows up

    When the Song army and Tubo were fighting fiercely in Baicheng, Xixia was indeed in a wait-and-see state.  It is an ancient tradition that when snipe and clam fight, the fisherman will benefit. Many people want to take advantage of it, and Xixia also thinks the same way.  If the Song Dynasty and Tubo were both defeated, it would be a good opportunity for them to stand up and fight back.  But as time went by, the situation began to deteriorate!  Song Jun actually won, it¡¯s incredible!  At least Liang Yimi was optimistic about Tibet at the beginning, but he did not expect that the Song army would miraculously win. The result was indeed unexpected.  At the same time, everyone in Xixia began to feel uneasy.  Although Hehuang and Tubo have been at war with Xixia for many years, they may still be enemies with each other, but how can the relationship between countries be so simple?  From the geographical location of the two countries alone, the Hehuang Plateau and the Hexi Corridor are equivalent to being at the back of Xixia. Once occupied by the Song army, a pincer-shaped siege was formed on Xixia, with disastrous consequences.  In the past, the Song Dynasty only instigated Hehuang and Tubo to come out to contain it, and the rear was frequently invaded. Xixia has long been tireless of this trouble.  If the "half-hearted" Tubo people were replaced by Song people, they would definitely attack Xixia from two directions.  By then, when we are exhausted and fighting on two fronts, it will be difficult to cope with it, and it will definitely lead to the destruction of the country.  Therefore, Hehuang fell completely into the hands of the Song Dynasty, which they did not want to see and would not allow it to happen. The Xixia people began to become a little anxious.  At this time, the Tubo envoys were in Xingqing Mansion. At first they entertained them with good wine and meat, and then they delayed.  When the news of Qingyi Jie Guizhang's defeat came in the Battle of Tabaicheng, Liang Yimi couldn't sit still.  On the one hand, he appeases the Tibetan envoys, and on the other hand, he reports to the king and the queen mother.  Summon ministers for discussion.  "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, the Song Army invaded Hehuang, and Tubo Zanpu sent envoys to ask for help. How should our country respond?" "The Song Army invaded Hehuang? Didn't they just attack Hezhou?" The Xixia Kingdom has gradually grown up.  The host Li Bingchang asked in surprise.  "Hezhou has completely fallen into the hands of the Song army. The Song Dynasty's soldiers have already arrived at the niche valley and can go deep into the hinterland of Hehuang at any time!" Liang Yimi replied in a deep voice.  "I don't know what the Prime Minister means?" Li Bingchang nodded lightly and continued to ask.  "I feel that the Song Dynasty is currently powerful in the northwest, and Hehuang is very important to our country's security, so we should send troops to assist." "The countries have spoken seriously to each other. The Song army only occupied Hezhou, and stopped taking action after the troops arrived at the niche valley.  , may not have the heart to go deep into Hehuang. As soon as Liang Yimi finished speaking, a minister jumped out and objected: "The movement of the Song army is unknown, and it is not certain whether Hehuang is in danger, so how can we rescue him?  "    "yes.  He Huang first provoked the Song Dynasty in the Hezhou incident, but the Song Dynasty is currently standing still, and it is not clear how it will end in the end.  Maybe it could be resolved peacefully and Dong Fei would give in. It was possible if the Song Dynasty was weak.  It¡¯s too early to talk about rescue!  "Several people in the court spoke out against Liang Yimi one after another. "Such a situation has never happened before, ever since he came back after being captured. Liang Yimi's reputation and status are not as good as before, and more and more people are dissatisfied.  Take him seriously. Especially in recent years, there have been more and more people opposing him in the court. The reason is that the nephew and son-in-law of the king has gradually grown up. Regardless of whether the objections of the ministers are justified, the Queen Mother of Xixia and the little king.  The conflict between the two factions has gradually escalated. This is an indisputable fact. "The Song army is not attacking well at present, but it is definitely not standing still. The troops in the northwest states of the Song Dynasty mobilized frequently, and it is obvious that they are going to make big moves.  "Liang Yimi insisted: "Especially Lin Zhao, the commander-in-chief of the Song Army, this person is full of tricks.  Don't underestimate it, you have to guard against it!  " "Lin Zhao, the country was defeated by this person a few years ago?  "Li Bingchang suddenly became very interested. Liang Yimi's face turned gloomy instantly. This nephew was too much. Although he was not very old, he had already passed the stage of innocence and unintentional mistakes. This was obviously a deliberate act in court.  Liang Yi's face could not help but feel hot when his scars were revealed in the court, and his heart ached. The Empress Dowager Liang next to Li Bingchang also had a dull face and a frown on her face. Her son's behavior in the court was getting more and more excessive.  He almost said nothing, but now he speaks freely. Now he often contradicts himself, and now he even publicly embarrasses his uncle. For some reason, Queen Mother Liang inadvertently thought of her husband Li Liangzuo.  , he seemed to be like this back then, and then he used iron and blood to deal with the Wu Zang family. Will her son follow the same method to deal with the Liang family in the future? She was also thinking that if she completely delegated power, what would happen to her son.  Can her attitude change? But she is worried that her son will act recklessly and that the family will soon end up miserable.?Time is full of contradictions.  "Yes!" Liang Yimi always had to answer no matter what his mood was!  "That's it!" Li Bingchang nodded and said: "Is the Prime Minister sure that the Song army will attack Hehuang?" "It's at least 70% possible!" "Rescue is also necessary?" "Yes!" Li Bingchang said: "But between us and the Song Dynasty  There is an armistice agreement" "This moment, that moment, it's just a piece of paper, the king doesn't need to care about it." "That's right!" Li Bingchang nodded lightly, paused for a moment and said, "What will be the effect if we send troops.  Will we definitely be able to win? " Liang Yimi was helpless. It was really difficult to answer the question asked by the nephew of the king. After a while, he said: "It is too early to tell about victory or defeat, but at least it can change the general environment and strive for convenience for our country.  and safety. As long as the soldiers are well commanded, it is not difficult to win." "Is it so easy?" Li Bingchang asked, "Where does the prime minister think he should send troops to directly rescue He Huang?"  No, to implement the Han people¡¯s so-called strategy of besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao, we can attack Huanqing Road in the Song Dynasty, as well as the Fuzhou and Linzhou areas!¡±  "What?" Li Bingchang asked: "Is the Prime Minister sure of winning if he goes there?" Without waiting for Liang Yimi's answer, Li Bingchang said: "No, that Lin Zhao seems to be the nemesis of the Prime Minister. For the sake of mutual security between the two countries, it is better not to go."  "Good!" He seemed to be concerned in his words, but in reality he deliberately vaguely mentioned the past incident of Liang Yimi's capture. What was his motive?  "How about this? This time, Gu Yujia will go on a personal expedition. Firstly, it is Gu's responsibility to resist foreign enemies and protect my Li family's foundation; secondly, it can be regarded as Gu's filial piety for his uncle!" Li Bingchang suddenly proposed such a plan.  Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi were caught off guard. Their expressions instantly changed, and they turned terribly pale!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 574: Nothing to Worry About

    Li Bingchang wants to personally lead his troops into battle!  It was not only the Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi who were surprised, but also many courtiers. The Xixia court suddenly became turbulent.  Liang Yimi expressed his opposition euphemistically, claiming that the battlefield was dangerous and that the king should not go there easily. He said that he could lead the army there to share the worries of the king.  "There is an old hatred between the Prime Minister and Lin Zhaosu. Can he be rational on the battlefield? We have to learn from the past and have to be careful!" Li Bingchang's objection hit the point. Liang Yimi had indeed made such a mistake before, in the previous battle between Xixia and Song Dynasty.  The reason why it failed so miserably has something to do with this.  The young king¡¯s words were like a loud slap on Liang Yi¡¯s face.  It is true that such mistakes have been made before, but as the Han people say, if you know your mistakes and can correct them, there is no greater good!  Since returning from being captured, Liang Yimi has calmed down and is much more stable than before. He is no longer the impulsive and reckless person he used to be.  He does want to seek revenge on Lin Zhao, and this time is also an opportunity, but he will never be as impulsive and disregard the overall situation as before.  Liang Yimi may not be able to let go of his hatred, but he knows that a gentleman's revenge is never too late, he knows how to be patient and understand the severity.  It stands to reason that it would be most appropriate for him to lead the army to fight against Tibet in his capacity.  But Li Bingchang wanted to go there in person. It was for his own good in name, but in fact it was depriving him of his power in disguise.  The young king has grown up!  Liang Yimi's reaction was a bit slow. He didn't realize it until this moment. He was far less sensitive than Queen Mother Liang.  In fact, after returning from being captured, Liang Yimi's reputation took a hit for a period of time, and he behaved more low-key in the court, and his control of power was not so strong.  It was during this gap that many officials in the Xixia court were quietly promoted.  began to take control of power, and the figure behind this was the young king Li Bingchang.  He is already fourteen years old. In later generations, he may still be an ignorant boy, but he is still a playful boy.  But in this era, especially the imperial home.  Fourteen years old is basically considered an adult.  The later Emperor Shunzhi of the Qing Dynasty came into power at the age of fourteen, and the same was true for Kangxi. It took two years of arrangements, and he only took full control of power after killing Obai, and he was only sixteen years old.  Before Li Bingchang, there were also such examples.  Perhaps the biggest role model is his father Li Liangzuo.  Li Liangzuo, Yizong of the Western Xia Dynasty, participated in the government affairs when he was twelve years old. Soon after, he killed the powerful Prime Minister Wu Zangyingpang.  Li Bingchang felt that he took action too late compared to his father.  "However, their father and son faced the same situation. They both ascended the throne at a young age and both were in charge of the Queen Mother.  They were all assisted by their uncles, who then married their cousins ??to become queens.  The power of examples is infinite. As Li Bingchang grew up, he learned how his father killed the Wu Zang family, which provided him with a model and example for killing the Liang family.  In fact, the current situation of the Liang family is far worse than that of the Tibetan family back then.  At least Liang Yi didn't have any thoughts of rebellion, and he might as well not have hidden Pang Ba Da.  The Empress Dowager Liang is also more knowledgeable and capable than the Empress Dowager Wu Zang who was born as a nun.  But one fact remains unchanged, that is, the influence of relatives has seriously affected the royal power.  After the young king grew up, he began to show strong dissatisfaction with this. Li Bingchang made no secret of his desire to seize power.  ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because he¡¯s still too young and can¡¯t hold his breath, or maybe Li Bingchang feels that his current strength can challenge his uncle, so he showed it clearly.  After continuously infiltrating the court and grabbing some power.  Li Bingchang extended his sights to the army.  Only by controlling the army can we truly secure our position as the leader of the country and truly control Xixia.  If you want to control the army, war is the best opportunity, in this process.  sufficient to accomplish the desired goals.  After defeating, you can also earn prestige, which can be said to be a multi-purpose achievement.  Liang Yimi didn¡¯t pay attention at first, but now that he suddenly understood what his nephew and son-in-law was thinking, he didn¡¯t have much anger in his heart, but instead felt a little regretful and worried.  His obsession with power is not like that of Wu Zangpang. If he is asked to let it go, he is willing to do so.  After all, no collector has learned from the past.  At this moment, he was more worried.  This rescue of Hehuang and Tubo and the confrontation with the Song army will definitely not be as simple as imagined.  Especially the opponent is Lin Zhao, who is much more terrifying than before.  After running thousands of miles to attack the niche valley, Qingyi Jie Guizhang suffered such a big loss.  Who is Guizhang?  That was Tubo Zampu's most relied upon and the best young general in Tubo.  Liang Yimi knew a lot about him and believed that he was far inferior to Guizhang. Even if he, a man who knew himself and the enemy well, led an army to go on an expedition, he might not be sure of victory.  Li Bingchang is even harder to say.  He is still young after all. It can be seen from his behavior at this moment. He is young and energetic, very impulsive, and can easily become arrogant.?.  And it is an obvious fact that Li Bingchang really wants to make meritorious deeds and is eager to win.  In this state, it is easy for something to happen even in ordinary times, let alone this special period, especially when facing a powerful enemy like Lin Zhao.  If Li Bingchang leaves, this battle will be lost!  How big of a tragedy would it be for Xixia to lose?  I can't even think about the consequences.  It was a heavy blow to Li Bingchang himself.  From a rational point of view, he cannot be allowed to go!  But at this time, how should I say this?  No matter what his mentality is, as long as he objects, Li Bingchang will definitely think that he is greedy for power and will not adopt it at all.  In this way, the hostility between nephews and uncles will further intensify, which is not good for the Liang family or Xixia.  Liang Yi¡¯s embarrassing identity is doomed to be difficult to speak. At the wrong time, even words from the bottom of his heart and good words will be misunderstood. Life is so helpless.  Liang Yimi very much hoped that other ministers would come forward to explain the serious relationship, but it backfired.  Seeing that Liang Yimi remained calm, officials from Guojiu's line did not dare to speak out casually.  As for the officials on Li Bingchang's side, they were naturally happy to see the king personally take over the military power, and they would not oppose it. Instead, they praised him repeatedly.  Liang Yi was helpless because he couldn't say a word. If he did, it would be counterproductive.  Is it possible to watch Xixia move towards a dangerous situation?  At this moment, the only person she can turn to for help is her sister, Queen Mother Liang.  Only with the dignity of the Queen Mother can we suppress the leader Li Bingchang and change this fact.  Queen Mother Liang¡¯s mood is indeed more complicated.  She was much smarter than the Empress Wu Zang back then, so when her son proposed to lead the troops in person, she understood everything.  When my son grows up, he wants to break out of the protection of his mother and uncle and become his own man.  This is a good thing!  But Empress Dowager Liang sadly discovered that her son was actually on the opposite side. At least his son put himself and his uncle on the opposite side.  He didn't want to believe that he would hand over the power to him, but kept it secret from himself, secretly developed his power, and then attacked suddenly like this.  Today there are so many people in the court who oppose Liang Yimi.  This is already very illustrative of the problem. Although Liang Yi buried his own problems, it was also inseparable from his son's many small actions behind his back.  What kind of feeling does it feel like for mother and son to be separated from each other? Empress Dowager Liang felt chills in her heart.  The son wanted to lead the army in person. It was obvious that he did not trust his younger brother Liang Yi.  He asked him to command his own army.  If he returns victorious this time, there will no longer be a place for Liang Yi to gain a foothold in the court, and his own status will not be much better.  As for what will happen to the Liang family, it's really hard to say at the moment.  ¡°Furthermore, the battlefield is dangerous. As a mother, you love and care about your son no matter what. How can you watch him go to that dangerous place where swords are flashing?  Especially since he was the leader of the Xixia Kingdom.  It is related to the country¡¯s prosperity and prosperity.  "Bingchang, the battlefield is dangerous. As the head of the country, you should not take risks easily." Empress Dowager Liang objected softly. Firstly, she was concerned about her son, and secondly, she wanted to test her son's attitude.  As expected, Li Bingchang shook his head resolutely and said: "Don't worry, mother. It is our country's tradition to go to war right away. Even if I am the leader of the country, there is no exception. My grandfather and father are both heroes who go to war right away. The child admires the project very much and hopes that one day,  You can also become a hero like your grandfather. " "But the flash of swords and shadows are very dangerous after all. Your father is because" Empress Dowager Liang hesitated.  Apparently he remembered something sad.  Her husband, Li Bingchang¡¯s father, Li Liangzuo, Yizong of Xixia, died young because he was injured while leading his troops in a fierce battle with the Song army. After returning home, the old injury recurred, and he died.  One day and a hundred days of kindness between husband and wife, this incident was a great blow to the Empress Dowager Liang, and she naturally did not want her son to make the same mistake again.  "Because of this, the child should personally lead the army to attack the Song Dynasty in order to avenge his father!" Li Bingchang said firmly: "As for safety, the mother does not have to worry, she just needs to be careful, no problem." Son  Having said this, Empress Dowager Liang really couldn't object anymore.  She also thought of some of the powerful relationships that Liang Yimi thought of.  But she knew better that if she continued to object to something that her son had already determined, the rift and conflict between mother and son would become bigger and bigger.  The more this happens, the more powerful his rebound will be, and in the end the ending of the Liang family will be even more tragic.  Xixia is his son's Xixia after all, and Empress Dowager Liang would never deal with her son because of his mother's clan.  When she cannot balance the two, she will choose to support her son without hesitation.  ¡°After all, Empress Dowager Liang is not a stupid and incompetent woman like the nun.  After sending troops to rescue Tibet and attack the Song Dynasty,In this matter, Empress Dowager Liang cared more about the relationship between mother and son.  She wanted this to let her son know her attitude, and it was also equivalent to an exchange.  After fulfilling his son's wish, he should be more lenient towards the Liang family. Not to mention living in peace, at least he should be able to escape unscathed!  Although it is good to win, in case of defeat, Liang can also serve as his son's backing to safeguard his position as the leader of the country and maintain the stability of Xixia.  "Well, in that case, it's up to you to go out in person!" Empress Dowager Liang said: "However, sending troops to fight requires careful planning with the generals. You are still young, so you should listen to the advice of mature and prudent generals and not act rashly. You go  When fighting on the front line, the Prime Minister will personally prepare food and grass for you. The Queen Mother is waiting for your good news at Xingqing Mansion! " "Okay, the child will definitely live up to his expectations!" Li Bingchang was so excited. He didn't expect that his uncle didn't.  Even if she objected, the queen mother agreed so smoothly.  It's so unexpected. If this is the case, then his path to power will be smooth. After winning this battle, he will be the veritable leader of the Xixia Kingdom. It's exciting to think about it.  As for the queen mother, since he supports her in this way, as long as she doesn't get in the way, she will naturally be able to support her.  It is natural for the ruler of the country to set an example of filial piety.  Uncle Liang Yimi, he is self-aware, as long as he obediently hands over his power and no longer hinders himself, the Liang family can be kept safe.  Even glory and wealth, what's the difficulty?  Li Bingchang smiled happily and felt that the future was bright. After obtaining Empress Dowager Liang's consent, he immediately began to summon the generals, formulate a battle plan, and prepare for the expedition.  Liang Yimi saw the proud smile of his nephew and son-in-law.  But he was worried. In this state, sending troops could be expected in the end.  How can a powerful character like Lin Zhao be easily dealt with by a little kid like you?  You are still young after all, you will know when you get to the battlefield.  Only when you have a bad experience will you know that things are difficult in the world.  As for the attitude of my sister, Queen Mother Liang.  Liang Yimi can probably understand, that¡¯s fine!  She supports her son, so why isn't she supporting their mother and son?  Power is really harmful sometimes!  It seems that my family is temporarily safe, but what about the entire Xixia Kingdom?  If Li Bingchang returns in defeat, will he be reused again?  Liang Yimi was not looking forward to it anymore, he already took power very lightly.  On the contrary, I feel that I don¡¯t have the ability to turn the tide!  The Song Dynasty was really lucky. To be precise, it was Lin Zhao's good luck. He used a trick to open up the situation in Hehuang.  If Xixia intervenes at this time, his situation will definitely not be good. It will cause unrest in Xixia, and the king and the queen mother will fight for power. The result can be imagined.  Two dogs fight, play off.  Originally I wanted to be a fisherman, but in the end I was fighting for life and death. In the end, who else could be the winner besides the people of the Song Dynasty?     well!  Liang Yimi only felt that the future was gloomy.  But I can't do anything, I can't change it at all!  Go and prepare food and grass, and then pray to Buddha, hoping that Xixia can escape this disaster.  At the same time, we should also be prepared to retreat bravely from the rapids, otherwise Xixia will be safe and sound.  Is this the day when disaster strikes the Liang family?  For a moment, Liang Yimi was really conflicted!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lin Zhao is currently in Qinzhou (Tian/Shui) and has not gone to Shaanxi  / Chang'an, the place where the Xuanfu envoy from the West Route should be stationed.  The purpose is to be close to the front line and facilitate command operations!  The emperor's imperial edict has been issued, requiring him to lead his army to attack Hehuang.  But Lin Zhao did not take action immediately. Before that, he needed to do two things.  "One is to reorganize and train the Western Army, which is euphemistically called to enforce strict military discipline and improve the combat capabilities of the soldiers.  In fact, he was carrying out his great cause secretly, secretly mobilizing the generals of the Western Army to facilitate his control.  With Di Qing helping to make suggestions from behind, Lin Zhao's series of transfers seemed orderly. They seemed to be the needs of the current war, but in fact they were more personal purposes.  Di Qing has been in the Western Army for many years and has rich experience in leading troops. He also served as a privy envoy. How could the natural way fool the superiors.  Therefore, when the transfer information was sent to Bianjing intact, the Privy Council did not see anything wrong and got through smoothly.  The second thing Lin Zhao has to do is to wait for news, specifically two pieces of news.  One is from Tubo. Lin Zhao wants to confirm whether Qingyi Jie Guizhang has returned to Qingtang City. Now the answer is certain.  He has gone back, which means that Tubo must deal with this powerful enemy in the war!  It¡¯s really troublesome!  It¡¯s such a pity that Tabaicheng is so carefully laid out!  Now thinking of Yang Kai who escaped from the battle, Lin Zhao was still full of resentment, and it was not an exaggeration to kill him.  No matter what!  Things have come to this, nothing can be changed, we can only do it all over again.  Although there is a Qingyi knot ghost seal, He HuangThe body is in turmoil, and it is not easy to hold on.  With an opponent like Guizhang, fighting is interesting. This time, we must make him convinced that he loses!  The second news Lin Zhao was waiting for was about Xixia.  The war between the Song Dynasty and Tubo was in full swing, how could Xixia remain indifferent?  It is impossible for the Xixia people to not understand the principle of lip death and cold teeth. The Tubo people will definitely ask them for help, and the Xixia people will definitely agree to send troops.  If Xixia sends troops, the Song army will inevitably face two enemies at the same time.  It is always good to confirm this news in advance and be prepared in advance. Otherwise, just when you are going all out to fight against Tubo, if Xixia stabs you in the back, that will be real trouble!  No, Xixia¡¯s reaction was faster than expected.  Before his own army could penetrate deep into Hehuang, Xixia had already moved. The army rushed to the border with great momentum and stayed still for the time being.  Just a threat?  Lin Zhao shook his head slightly. He believed that as long as his army passed through the niche valley, Xixia would cross the border, tear up the previous truce and treaty, and invade the Song Dynasty.  But there is no choice. This time, the Song Dynasty must challenge two powerful enemies at the same time.  To Lin Zhao¡¯s surprise, it was not Liang Yimi who led the troops in Xixia.  This old friend did not come. Instead, Li Bingchang, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, personally led his army, a fourteen-year-old commander-in-chief!  ??Some are unexpected, and some are unexpected surprises!  If it was Liang Yimi who came, Lin Zhao would really have a headache.  In the past two years, the news sent back by both the Mingyue Sect and the Western Army's spies in Xingqing Mansion were all about Liang Yimi's changes.  He is no longer the impulsive and reckless person, but a calm and steady Prime Minister.  If he really led the army to go on an expedition, it would not be easy for the Song army to deal with him. This is what Lin Zhao is worried about.  But now it seems that worry is unnecessary!  Li Bingchang is still a child!  This is not to say that you underestimate the enemy, but news from all aspects shows that the Xixia country is unstable, and Li Bingchang is young and energetic, so there is nothing to worry about.  Lin Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He believed that Jing Sili, Zhong E, and Zhe Kexing could handle it completely, and he could devote himself to dealing with Qing Yi Jie Guizhang!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 575: Taking advantage of the situation

    Accompanied by the falling snowflakes, it was already the end of Xining's fifth year.  The northwest of the Song Dynasty was temporarily in a state of calm. After the Song army won the battle of Tabaicheng, they stopped in the niche valley and stopped taking action.  Commander Lin Zhao was busy reorganizing the military affairs of the Western Army, while Xixia agreed to Tubo's request for help. The leader of the country, Li Bingchang, personally led the army and adopted the strategy of encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao, approaching the three prefectures of Song Dynasty, Lin and Qing.  Lin Zhao responded immediately and, as the Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy, mobilized three generals, Zhe Kexing of Fuzhou, Zhonge of Zhiqing Jiancheng, and Jing Sili, Tongpan of Xizhou, to defend the border.  The focus of this battle is Hehuang, so the battle against Xixia is not about victory, but just about holding back the Xixia army.  The opponent is not the increasingly mature Liang Yimi, but the young and energetic Li Bingchang. Lin Zhao believes that the three generals will not disappoint.  However, Lin Zhao still did not launch an attack on Hehuang immediately. After all, there was a very realistic situation, and that was snowfall!  In the twelfth lunar month of winter, the northwest is bitterly cold and there are feet of snow. Such weather is not conducive to combat at all.  In particular, the soldiers of the Song Dynasty were definitely not as cold-resistant as the Tubo soldiers, so Lin Zhao was prepared to slow down a little, and at the same time he was also considering finding another way and whether he could use some auxiliary tactics.  Compared with the calm in the northwest, the southeastern border of the Song Dynasty was turbulent - there was a rebellion in Jiaozhi.  Taking advantage of the fact that the Song Dynasty was first affected by drought and the northwest was at war with Tubo, Jiaozhi, a vassal of the Song Dynasty, began to become restless.  Since Pan Mei led his army to destroy the Southern Han Dynasty during the Taizu period, the Song Dynasty has paid less attention to the southeastern region.  Coupled with the threats from the Liao Kingdom and Xixia, the Song Dynasty's armies were mainly concentrated in the north, while the number of troops stationed in the south and their combat effectiveness were relatively weak.  The Song Dynasty also adopted the method of strengthening the branches and strengthening the branches. The imperial army was strong, but the local Xiang army was really not very good.  Under the current situation of poverty and weakness.  Over the past hundred years, the southern military of the Song Dynasty gradually declined.  During the reign of Renzong, Nong Zhigao in the southwest rebelled, and several armies in the south mobilized, but they were helpless.  There is nothing you can do, this is the best proof.  In the end, it was Di Qing who led the Western Army southward and achieved a great victory at Kunlun Pass, successfully quelling the rebellion.  Everything has its pros and cons. The fall of Nong Zhigao meant that the rebellion was put down, but the balance of power in the south also changed.  After countering the rebellion.  The Western Army retreated north, but the Song Army in the south was still eroded and its strength was somewhat empty, which caused another force in the south to continue to rise and grow, that is - Jiaozhi!  Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, Jiaozhi has existed as a county in the Central Plains Dynasty.  Either someone proclaimed himself a king and became a vassal state of the Central Plains Dynasty.  During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, Li Heng from Jiaozhi established the Li dynasty.  In the third year of Dazhong Xiangfu of Zhenzong, which was the third year of Jingrui in Jiaozhi, Li Gongyun expected Li to become the king of Jiaozhi, establish the Li Dynasty, and move the capital to Thanglong (Hanoi).  Jiaozhi began to enter a relatively strong period.  During this period, Jiaozhi continued to invade northward and plundered the Song Dynasty, especially the neighboring Guangyuan Prefecture, which suffered greatly.  The Nong Zhigao family here was brave and good at fighting. They had resisted the invasion of the Cochin people many times and had been suppressing the northward development of the Cochin country.  During the reign of Renzong, Nong Zhigao's rebellion was wiped out, and the Song army's military deterrence in the southeastern region was not enough.  Jiaozhi lost its suppression, its power expanded and became stronger.  Under this situation, the rulers of Jiaozhi were no longer willing to continue to be vassals of the Central Plains Dynasty, and they no longer cared about the title of Jiaozhi County King conferred by Song Taizu.  They wanted to get rid of the Central Plains.  He even wanted to expand his territory, invade the land of the Song Dynasty, and dominate the south.  "However, although Jiaozhi was ready to move, the Song Dynasty was a giant after all. A skinny camel was bigger than a horse, so Jiaozhi did not dare to move rashly.  It wasn¡¯t until Xining¡¯s fifth year that they saw an opportunity!  The Song Dynasty fell into an unprecedented drought and the country was unstable.  The Liao Kingdom took advantage of the situation and redrawn the borders. The Song Army started a war with Tubo in the northwest, and Xixia also wanted to join the war.  Under such circumstances, the Song Dynasty naturally had no time to take care of the south, and the Jiaozhi people seized the opportunity to send troops.  Li Changjie, the captain of Jiaozhi Fu Kingdom, led an army of 100,000 to invade the Song Dynasty. The target was the Guangnan West Road of the Song Dynasty.  Li Changjie divided his troops into three groups. He first captured Qinzhou and then Lianzhou three days later. Two important towns in the south of the Song Dynasty were captured by Jiaozhi.  Afterwards, the brutal Cochin people did heinous things. They massacred the people of the Song Dynasty, even the monks. It was horrific.  ??Then the Jiaozhi army invaded the Taiping, Yongping, Qianlu, and Guwan villages in Yongzhou. If they were captured, the Jiaozhi army would directly threaten Yongzhou (Ning/Ning), the largest city on Guangnan West Road in the Song Dynasty.  The transfer envoy of Guangnan West Road in Guizhou immediately reported the news to Bianjing, and the Song Dynasty court suddenly panicked.  Zhao Xu let out a long sigh, Xining¡¯s five years were destined to be unlucky. He originally thought that all the bad luck in the first half of the year would be over, and that he would be able to relax in the second half of the year.  Lin Zhao's victory in Tabaicheng had just changed the atmosphere. He had only been happy for a few days when something happened again in the south.  &nbsp;Yongzhou is located on the bank of the Yongjiang River, with fertile land. It is a rare and prosperous place on Guangnan West Road. There are nearly 60,000 residents in the city, which is already considered one of the largest cities on Guangnan Road.  In addition, Yong Prefecture also controls more than 40 Jisi prefectures. Among them, Guangyuan Prefecture, the source of the Yujiang River, is particularly rich and has many gold mines. It is known as "the real estate gold is one tael, and the gold is one tael."  It can be seen that the geographical location of Yongzhou is very important.  If the Song army occupied Yongzhou, almost all of Guangnan West Road would be lost.  After Jiaozhi has acquired such a fertile land, coupled with the gold mines, its strength will continue to expand, and the threat to the Song Dynasty will further expand.  Half of the country in the south is in unrest.  The northern border of the Song Dynasty is already in chaos. There must be no more problems in the south. Otherwise, the Song Dynasty will be attacked from both sides and the country will be ruined.  Therefore, we must not sit back and watch Jiaozhi occupy Yongzhou.  In addition to national security and strategic considerations, caring for the people is also crucial.  The Jiaozhi people were extremely cruel and had become murderous since they invaded the Song Dynasty. The crimes of massacres in Qinzhou and Lianzhou are still vivid in our minds.  God knows if they will commit violence again after taking Yongzhou.  There were 60,000 Song people in Yongzhou City. How could we just watch them die under the butcher's knife of the Jiaozhi people?  In fact, in history, after Jiaozhi captured Yongzhou, it did carry out a large-scale massacre, killing more than 50,000 officials, locals, and residents. It was simply brutal.  They also demolished Yongzhou City and threw bricks and stones into the river.  In an attempt to block the Yong River.  The people of Cochin are really hateful!  Zhao Xu slammed his fist on the imperial case, his eyes almost bursting with fire, not to mention how much he hated him!  The vassal states in a small area in the south actually dared to raise troops to rebel and invade the upper country. Has the Song Dynasty fallen to this point?  It was unexpectedly invaded by a clown like Jiaozhi.  Are you kidding me? I can't tolerate it!  How could the Song Dynasty tolerate cats and dogs like Jiaozhi peeing on their heads?  Conquest, must be conquest!  Retake the territory of Guangnan West Road, drive the Cochin people out, and give them a severe lesson.  A consensus was quickly reached in the Song Dynasty.  The tradition of being a great country and being superior has been deeply rooted in the marrow of the scholar-bureaucrats, so naturally such a situation cannot be seen.  It just backfired. The army in the south of the Song Dynasty was really too corrupt. They didn't learn the lessons from Nong Zhigao's rebellion. The equipment and combat effectiveness of the army were simply not worth mentioning.  There are even many local officials and generals who need numbers in order to make money.  The number of soldiers was insufficient, and most of them were old, weak, sick and disabled. How could they compete with the ferocious Cochin people?  Coupled with some initial strategic mistakes, Jiaozhi had an opportunity to take advantage of it.  Soon, the strategic military positions of Taiping, Yongping, Qianlu, and Guwan near Yongzhou were lost one after another. The Jiaozhi army surrounded Yongzhou City, and Guangnan West Road was in danger.  When the news reached Bianjing, they were shocked again.  The kings and ministers of the Song Dynasty were all thinking about a question, what should we do?  In the face of failure, they truly realized the horror of the Cochin people and the seriousness of the situation.  Relying on the corrupt armies in the south is simply not enough to suppress the rebellion. At this moment, the courtiers all thought of the Forbidden Army!  Compared with the vulnerability of the Xiang Army, the Forbidden Army has always been famous for its strong soldiers and horses and strong combat effectiveness.  If the Imperial Army is dispatched, they should be able to defeat the Cochins easily!  Just like when Di Qing led the Western Army to suppress the rebellion, he easily defeated Nong Zhigao.  Let the Western Army go south again?  I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t work this time.  There is a fierce battle with Tubo on Xihe Road, and Xixia is also setting up a posture. Chen Bing is watching the border.  In this case, many places in Huanqing Road, Linzhou, and Fuzhou are in emergency.  The northwest itself is too busy to take care of itself. Where can they send a single soldier to go south to quell the rebellion?  The Forbidden Army of the Song Dynasty is mainly divided into three parts, the Western Army to guard against Xixia, the Hebei Army to guard against the Liao Kingdom, and the third is the Beijing Camp Forbidden Army to garrison Bianjing.  Although the border with the Liao Kingdom has been redrawn, the Liao Kingdom is still eyeing it. Both King Yelu Yixin and Prince Yelu Jun of Zhao are determined to go south.  Under such circumstances, the garrison on Hebei Road did not dare to mobilize easily.  Wen Yanbo, the envoy of Xuanfu, said that there was no danger to defend Hebei, and it all depended on the army to stand ready and garrison with all its strength.  The Western Army cannot move, and the Hebei Army cannot move, so the only ones that can be mobilized are the Beijing Camp Forbidden Army.  But when it came to this issue, the courtiers all shut up and did not dare to express their opinions casually.  This is no longer an issue of counterinsurgency and fighting against Jiaozhi, but an issue involving the safety of the capital of the Song Dynasty.  During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms before the founding of the Song Dynasty, emperors changed like a revolving door, and generals often rebelled and proclaimed themselves emperors.  Therefore, the rulers of the Zhao and Song Dynasties adopted a policy of governing the country that emphasized civility over military affairs, focusing on guarding generals while strengthening weak branches.  The capital city of Bianjing stationed half of the country's troops, all of which were elite imperial guards.  It is to keep the dynasty strong and the local areas weak, so as to prevent rebellion and endanger the rule.?No matter where rebellion occurs, it will be difficult to capture the capital Bianjing.  The imperial court also had enough troops that could be sent out to quell the rebellion.  This national policy has been implemented for a hundred years and has never changed!  Many times, when local rebellions occur, the Western Army is basically deployed to put down the rebellion, as was the case with Nong Zhi.  (Originally in history, the main force that defeated the Jiaozhi invasion came from the Western Army) But this time, because of the problems between Tubo and Xixia, the Western Army could not be deployed.  The Hebei army did not dare to act rashly, and the only ones that could be mobilized were the Beijing Camp Forbidden Forces.  Jiaozhi claims to have an army of 100,000, which may be an exaggeration, but it is certain that there are at least 80,000.  To suppress the rebellion, the Song Dynasty would have to mobilize at least one hundred thousand troops.  The deployment of 100,000 troops from the border means that Bianjing's military defense strength has dropped a lot.  The capital city is the core of the feudal dynasty. Problems in the capital city often mean the demise of the entire country, so no one dares to take it lightly.  Although Bianjing is located in the middle of the Song Dynasty, with Hebei Road stationed in the north and the Western Army guarding the northwest, the capital Bianjing will not be invaded by foreign enemies.  The only unrest can only come from within. The only ones that can threaten Bianjing are the Hebei Army and the Western Army.  The two armies are now in the hands of Wen Yanbo and Lin Zhao, of course.  The Imperial Privy Council had control over the generals in each state and county.  It is difficult for a Xuanfu envoy to completely control a large army, and it does not seem to threaten Bianjing.  Furthermore, Wen Yanbo was a veteran of the Three Dynasties and Lin Zhao was a rising star, but both seemed to be loyal ministers.  There should be no problem!  But after all, the matter is so important that no one dares to say anything easily.  Han Jiang of the Privy Council also adopted a cautious approach and left the final decision in the hands of Zhao Xu.  Although Zhao Xu was very angry at Jiaozhi's behavior, what he had to consider more was the safety of Bianjing. The foundation of the Song Dynasty was much more important than the Guangnan West Road.  Isn¡¯t Yongzhou still holding on?  The southern army is not completely vulnerable, no matter how many troops are mobilized.  Maybe we can resolve the crisis in Yongzhou!  As for the Beijing Camp Forbidden Army, let¡¯s not make any plans for the time being.  Zhao Xu is pretending to be deaf and mute, so the ministers can¡¯t say anything more!  Everyone is convinced that if the Song Dynasty can defeat Tubo and Xixia as soon as possible, then Jiaozhi will be frightened by the power of heaven.  The one who quits when faced with difficulties!  Ever since, heavy pressure fell on Lin Zhao¡¯s shoulders again!  The emperor's imperial edict was sent to Qinzhou together with the wishes of many ministers, asking Lin Zhao to capture Hehuang as soon as possible and enhance the prestige of our country!  Lin Zhao was so helpless, he didn¡¯t expect such a thing to happen!  However, Di Qing became excited after seeing it. This was an extremely rare opportunity!  "Young master, if you let the Beijing camp mobilize a hundred thousand troops to go south, then the strength of Bianjing will be weakened. With the Western Army in hand, the master will have the capital to compete with Zhao Xu." Lin Zhao said hoarsely: "Mr. Di  Could it be that he plans to take Bianjing by force? This is" "Of course not!" Di Qing shook his head and said: "The eldest princess intends to disclose the identity of the young master. If the Beijing camp army goes south, the young master will control the Western Army and return to Bianjing.  After revealing his identity, even if Zhao Xu has any ideas, he will still use it! The master's safety will be more guaranteed, and he will be more calm. " "That's the truth!" I thought that if I controlled the Western Army, I would be evenly matched with Zhao Xu.  .  Now it is possible to gain a slight upper hand, although victory cannot be immediate.  But you can win more time and space to arrange, and the next competition will have a greater chance of winning.  "But it's not up to us to decide whether the Beijing camp will be dispatched!" Di Qing said worriedly: "It seems that we have to find a way to get Bianjing to take action and write a letter to promote this matter" "Don't do this, Mr. Di. The Beijing camp is very important, isn't it?  It can be pushed forward by writing a letter, so as not to be suspected of motives. "Lin Zhao said: "The decision is in Zhao Xu's hands, but it is not him who has the final say whether to send troops. " "Young Master is saying?"  "That's right, if Yongzhou suffered a loss, could Zhao Xu continue to sit idly by and ignore it?" Lin Zhao had read relevant reports in his previous life. This period was when Jiaozhi was the most powerful, and Yongzhou was indeed conquered by them.  More than 50,000 soldiers and civilians of the Song Dynasty died tragically under the butcher's knife, and the Yongjiang River was stained with blood. It was too horrible to see.  The same plot may still happen, but he can't stop it at all, but Zhao Xu has delayed sending troops for the sake of the stability of the country.  Without leaving the capital, Yongzhou's fate may have been doomed.  It's a pity that there are more than 50,000 soldiers and civilians in the city. I can't do anything, but I have to use them as part of the plan. I feel a little guilty.  Sometimes, reality is so helpless!  "The city defense of Yongzhou is not as strong as imagined. Nong Zhigao occupied it back then. The southern Xiang army was so corrupt that it could not resist Jiaozhi at all. Without reinforcements, the city would be broken sooner or later." Di Qing was the one who pacified Nong Zhigao that year.  General, against the Song army in the southThe situation is particularly clear.  "The Song Dynasty has reached this point. Even Jiaozhi dared to disturb Tai Sui!" Lin Zhao was a little indignant.  Di Qing said: "Master, don't be anxious. If Yongzhou is lost, Zhao Xu's prestige will definitely be greatly reduced. The Beijing camp will still go south, and the master's opportunity will come. He can't make the Song Dynasty rich and powerful, but I believe that the master can do it."  Do it." "You will live up to your expectations!" Lin Zhao nodded firmly.  "The trouble in Jiaozhi will also have an impact on us." Di Qing said: "The first thing is that we must win. Whether it is to boost morale or increase the prestige of the young master, it is very necessary. However, this victory cannot be too fast.  , it must be delayed until the capital camp moves south, otherwise Zhao Xu would prefer to mobilize the Western Army to suppress the rebellion. " "Yes!" Lin Zhao said: "So you really have to seize this time, too fast will not work, and too slow will not work!  "Don't worry, Xixia. Li Bingchang is still a child. The three generals sent by the young master are all experienced generals, and the defense will definitely be no problem." Di Qing said: "If possible, we might be able to defeat him and win."  It's not a small achievement! It's good to start here in Xixia. Then the young master will have an excuse to return to the northwest. " "That's right!" Lin Zhao agreed: "Xixia is a cancer of the Song Dynasty.  , how can we allow them to continue to exist? It is certain that the five states are the territory of the Song Dynasty, and the land of Heshuo will be taken back sooner or later. "Di Qing said: "Don't worry too much about Xixia, the key is Tubo, Qingyijie.  Guizhang is not a good person. I am afraid that the price of fighting will be heavy. Master, why not consider other methods" "Did Gong Di saythat person?" "It seems that Master has a good plan, I am too worried!  "Di Qing and Lin Zhao looked at each other, laughed, and understood each other tacitly.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 576: Stay or go as you like

    Aligu didn't suffer much after being captured. After all, he was the prince of Tubo, and Lin Zhao treated him well.  The accommodation and food conditions are very good, but the only limitation is freedom.  However, Ali Gu did not feel happy about this. Since the day he was captured, he had become worried.  It was a kind of despair from the heart, yes, it was despair!  Ali Gu is a man with dreams and great ambitions, and he has been coveting the position of Tubo Zanpu for a long time.  So from the moment he became sensible and realized that he had the possibility to aspire to the throne, he performed as well as possible and surpassed Lin Bubi in all aspects. Finally, victory began to beckon to him, and the balance of the crown prince position began to tilt towards him.  Just add another weight.  Aligu believes that this weight is a military exploit, a military exploit worthy of a special mention.  So he resolutely walked towards the battlefield of the East against the Song Dynasty. His destination was Tabaicheng, but unfortunately he never stopped at the Valley of the Gods.  Although he now sets foot on the land of the Song Dynasty that he had dreamed of, he is still a prisoner.  Being captured, although the Song Dynasty people did not kill him, Ali Gu knew that his life was still in danger.  Even if he could save his life, he would be treated as nothing more than goods, used to blackmail Hehuang, or be exchanged for something.  Even if I can return to Hehuang, what's the use?  A loser, a prisoner, is nothing in the eyes of the Tubo people who respect heroes.  He has no pride and no capital, and he will completely miss out on Zamp's position.  Maybe the brave Ali Gu doesn¡¯t care about his life, but the position of Zamp is his persistent pursuit and he can¡¯t give up.  When he lost it, it was the biggest blow to him.  Stay in the mountains, not afraid of no firewood, Ali doesn't know that it is waiting for a miracle.  He was still cowardly and lost the courage to commit suicide. In fact, even if he wanted to die, the people of Song Dynasty would not let him die.  A Tubo prince, even if he is of no use in the northwest, is sent back to Bianjing.  You can also give a prisoner gift, which can be recorded vividly in history books. How can it be wasted so easily?  Ali Gu is so helpless, he can only drink to drown his sorrows every day!  Although he is a prisoner, his living place is not bad, it is not a cold, damp, disgusting and dirty prison.  It's a neat house.  The daily meals are not very delicious, but they are not hard to swallow either.  In addition, there is another characteristic, that is, quiet, very quiet!  Every day except for the slight sound when the food is delivered, it is usually quiet and you can hear the needle drop.  The silence is terrible.  Especially when you don't know how much time has passed, it's a complete torture.  It is said that there is a method of punishment or extorting confessions, which is to lock people in a closed house.  Cut off communication with the outside world and leave no timekeeping equipment. In this environment, people will be very depressed and will not be able to stand it for a long time.  Even go crazy.  Ali Gu is in such a state at the moment. Sometimes he even yells twice, but unfortunately he doesn't get any response.  Torture, it was really too torture, it would be better to kill myself with a knife.  "The people of the Song Dynasty didn't take action, so they could have ended it themselves. Ali Gu moved freely in the room, and his hands and feet were never tied.  Although there is no sword.  However, it is possible to die by touching a pillar, suffocating oneself to death in a tub for washing one's face, or even hanging oneself.  But Ali Gu didn¡¯t do this, which shows that he still has a strong desire to survive.  If you want to survive, you must endure such suffering!  But today, Ali Gu finally heard footsteps.  If it's not a meal, that means someone is coming.  Ali Gu was so excited.  No matter who is coming, what is the purpose of coming, as long as he can say a word to himself, Ali Gu will feel very comfortable.  There was a squeak.  The door opened and a man walked in.  Ali Gu's eyes changed several times, and he said in surprise: "Lin Zhao!" His voice was a little trembling, and his pronunciation was not particularly fluent.  After more than a month of loneliness and no communication with others, Ali Gu actually had a slight language barrier!  "Prince Aligu, are you okay here?" Lin Zhao smiled and asked this former friend, who can barely be regarded as a friend!  "If you want me to be killed or cut into pieces, I'll leave it to you. Why do you need to torture me like this?" Ali Gu was a little angry, especially when he saw Lin Zhao's smile, which he thought was a mockery.  "Torture?" Lin Zhao pretended to be puzzled and said, "Why do you say that? Did the people below torture the prince?" "People who know the truth don't tell secrets, so why beat around the bush!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "It seems that there are more than one person.  Months are not enough time to cultivate one's character. " "You" "What's the matter?" Lin Zhao asked back: "Compared with the betrayal of the prince and his conspiracy to murder me, it's kind of you to spare your life!  If you think it¡¯s torture, that¡¯s great. It¡¯s easy to get rid of it, just think about it.You can kill yourself by any means, but why didn't you do it?  " Ali Gu was speechless! Lin Zhao unceremoniously opened his scar and said: "It seems that the prince is either enduring the humiliation and has ambitions that have not yet been realized, so he will compromise and keep this useful body.  .  Either you are a coward and don't even have the courage to commit suicide.  " Ali Gu is naturally unwilling to admit the latter. Maybe he can tolerate it until now, but there are some things that must not be admitted. Lin Zhao is not going to let him admit it. It would be meaningless to expose it completely! "Your Excellency  It is not surprising that he is a prince of Tubo and has great ambitions. But now that you are in this situation, what can you do even if you have great ambitions?  " Ali Gu said disdainfully: "Are you here today to make sarcastic remarks?  "Of course not. I came here today to discuss it with the prince. Maybe I can help you!"  "    "you?  help me?  "Ali Gu sneered: "Forget it, I don't know what conspiracy you have!  " "No matter what we think, as long as it is beneficial to the prince!  Lin Zhao said: "We can each take what we need!"  " "How can everyone get what they need?  "Ali Gu couldn't resist the temptation in the end. Lin Zhao smiled and said: "If the prince can return to Tubo, and I will help you ascend the throne, what do you think?  " "What exactly do you want to do, tell me clearly once and for all!  "Ali Gu said coldly: "Are you so kind?  " "With the prince's ability, as long as he can return to Qingtang City, it seems that the position of Zanpu is okay without my help, right?  "Lin Zhao chuckled, just like this, it consumed Ali Gu's patience. "What trick do you want to play?  " "There's no such thing as tricks, so I'll just say it directly. I want to discuss cooperation with the prince, or ask the prince for a favor!  "Lin Zhao knew that the heat was almost over, and he could have a good talk with Ali Gu this time. "How's it going?  " Lin Zhaodao: "Now that our army occupies the niche valley, it is easy to attack Hehuang!  " "It's easy to attack, but it's hard to say whether you can win. Don't underestimate me, the Tubo Warriors. You won the battle in the Valley just by luck!  "Ali Gu retorted unconvincingly. "The past is no longer important. Let's talk about the future!  Lin Zhaodao: "My Emperor of the Song Dynasty's original intention was to directly capture Hehuang. I have been deploying troops and generals for a long time, and this is my plan."  Unfortunately, two things happened recently. The plan was blocked and the strategy had to be adjusted.  " "What happened?  "Ali Gu was very curious. Lin Zhaolang said: "To be honest, the Xixia people sent troops. An army of 200,000 people directly attacked the northwest states of the Song Dynasty. This is no joke. I, the Shaanxi/West Road  It¡¯s not easy for the Xuanfu Envoy!  " "Huh, now I know it's not easy anymore, you are just playing with fire and burning yourself!"  "Ali Gu's natural way, Hehuang Tubo asked Xixia for help. It is also clear that after Xixia sends troops, the pressure on the Song Dynasty will increase. This is the only good news he has heard so far. If it is mixed with Xixia, then the Song Dynasty will  Tubo¡¯s attitude will change, and his destiny and future will turn around. ¡°Yes, it happened to rain all night when the house leaked, and the Cochin people also jumped out to make trouble at this time!  Lin Zhaodao: "Jiaozhi's 100,000-strong army invaded our southeastern border of the Song Dynasty and besieged Yongzhou. The south is waiting for our Western Army to go south to quell the rebellion."  Under such circumstances, the Song Dynasty did not want to continue fighting with Tubo and was interested in peace talks!  ¡± ¡°Haha, it turns out that the Song Dynasty is on fire everywhere and is unable to cope with it. Now it wants to ask for peace?  "Ali Gu laughed and was very proud. If this is the case, and the Song Dynasty is fighting Xixia and Jiaozhi at the same time, then there must be a truce with Tubo. Then the people of the Song Dynasty will not dare to hurt themselves, and it is even possible Ali Gu suddenly  He realized that this was an opportunity to escape from the prison, but looking at Lin Zhao's harmless smile, he always felt that there was some conspiracy behind it, which made people a little frightened.  I have to figure it out myself!  Lin Zhao said: "I originally wanted to send an envoy to Hehuang, but if you think about it carefully, isn't the prince the best middleman?"  I will send someone to send the prince back to Qingtang City, and you need to persuade Dong Zhanpu to cease the war" "Aren't you afraid that I will betray my promise again?  " "Is this good for you and Tubo?  Lin Zhao asked rhetorically, and then said: "I believe you will not make the same mistake twice."  With your own efforts and the support and coordination of the Song Dynasty, it shouldn't be difficult for the prince to become Zanpu!  "    "It's that simple?  " " Otherwise, what else?  Lin Zhao said: "Of course, you can think that I have other tricks, but it doesn't matter."  regardlessNo matter what, I have to let you go, that's for sure.  "    "real?  "Ali Gu looked at Lin Zhao, still full of doubts. Happiness came too suddenly, everything was too unexpected, and it was hard to believe. "Actually, there was no way I could use you as a bargaining chip to negotiate terms with Dong Xiang!  Lin Zhao said: "But bargaining like this is a waste of time. Besides, I'm afraid that you, Prince, are not worth the money, and then I will lose money!"  Rather, it would be better to let you go back directly to show my sincerity, and then negotiate with your country. I believe Dong Zhanpu will appreciate it.  "Uh" The words "not valuable" made Ali Gu very hurt. "In short, you are free now. It's up to you whether you want to stay or go!"  After saying that, Lin Zhao walked away.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 577: Letting the Cat Return to the Mountain

    Ali Gu finally left!  There was some hesitation at first, but Lin Zhao gave him enough time to think about it.  Two days later, in less than a day, Ali Gu made a decision.  Let¡¯s go, we must go, back to Hehuang!  Although Ali Gu had a vague feeling that Lin Zhao was unkind, but so what?  He didn't dare to think too much.  At least it doesn't seem to do any harm to me.  This is a rare opportunity. If I don't leave, will I have to live like this as a prisoner?  If nothing else, the torture of such silence is enough to drive people crazy.  There is a saying among the Han people that if you leave the green hills behind, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood. Only by leaving this place can everything be possible.  Life, glory, wealth, future, and his former ambitions made him eager to move, but he was unable to restrain the temptation that came his way, or it could be said to be the instinct of greed in life.  And all of this is based on leaving this hellish place and returning to Tubo.  Lin Zhao has a conspiracy?  Maybe I am paranoid!  If Xixia and Jiaozhi really invaded the Song Dynasty, then it would not be surprising that the Song Dynasty had a truce with Tibet, and there can be a reasonable explanation.  As for this information, it is easy to find out. Lin Zhao cannot deceive himself, and there is no need.  Then it seems logical that he would let him go back and express his sincerity to Tubo.  The Song Dynasty wanted to preserve the results they had achieved as much as possible, which is consistent with common sense.  As for what Lin Zhao said about being worthless, Ali Gu didn't want to admit it, but he didn't have the confidence to deny it!  It is precisely because of this that he has a more urgent idea and wants to return to Tubo as soon as possible.  As for what Lin Zhao said about promoting a truce between the Song Dynasty and Tibet, Ali Gu sneered in his heart. There is no problem with the current truce.  But when your Western Army goes south to fight Jiaozhi and has a fierce fight with Xixia, that's another story.  Gonggu, Hehuang, and Hezhou belonged to Tubo. How could they be so easily handed over to the Song Dynasty?  The snow is still falling.  The road was a bit difficult, but Ali Gu was eager to return home.  He declined Lin Zhao's offer to stay and entertain him, and left in the snow with dozens of captured Tibetan soldiers.  He is eager to leave this ghost place, but at the same time he is worried that Lin Zhao will suddenly change his mind and leave if he has the chance. Does he still care about this little bit of snow?  Zhong Shidao looked at Ali Gu's back in the distance.  Somewhat puzzled: "Brother Dongyang, why did you let him go? This is letting the tiger return to the mountain. Why do you need to tell him the truth about Xixia and Jiaozhi?" "Zhuge Kongming captured Meng Huo, but why did he let him go?"  "Lin Zhao asked back with a smile.  "Play hard to get?" Master Zhong said in confusion: "But Brother Dongyang doesn't seem to want to recover Ali's bones!" "This person is too ambitious to recover, and I have never had this intention!" Lin Zhao said leisurely: "  But after all, he is not Dong Xiang's biological son. He is of little use and cannot threaten Dong Xiang. However, this kid has great popularity among the military and the people. If he is killed, it will make the whole Tibetan people unite and share the same hatred. What will he do to us?  What's the benefit? It's better to let him go!" "Brother Dongyang wants him to" Zhong Shidao seemed to understand something.  Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Yes, there is no room for two tigers in one mountain. If he goes back, some people will be very unhappy!" "He is still too young. He can't be considered a tiger. He is just a cat at best, and he is only being played with by Brother Dongyang.  The three-legged cat above the applause!" Zhong Shidao already understood and said with a smile: "You deliberately revealed the information to him because you wanted to use his mouth" "Yes, we don't know how effective it will be.  " Lin Zhao said: "Actually, if Ali Gu calms down and thinks carefully, he may not be able to discover my intentions, but his desire to leave is too urgent, and his selfish desires are too strong, and it is inevitable that he will be lucky and even self-paralysis.  For this effect, he may be better than Dong Xiang's own Lin Bubi, but it is far inferior to Qing Yi Jie Guizhang.  "Brother Dongyang's palm!" "It's not just him. It's the whole Hehuang!" Lin Zhao's eyes turned cold and he said solemnly: "Is the sled ready for you?" "Don't worry, I'll do it when I get back."  The craftsman started working on it!" Master Zhong replied: "The workmanship is not exquisite, it is much stronger and smoother than the last simple sled, and it will definitely be faster!" "Well, with this thing, the snow will be covered!  We can't be trapped! Prepare food and grass, it's almost time to take action!" Lin Zhao looked at the cloud-filled sky in the west and subconsciously tightened his grip on the knife handle.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After the difficult trek, Ali Gu finally returned to Tubo.  On the way, they encountered the Tibetan garrison who was well prepared. When they saw the prince returning, none of them dared to neglect him  Aligu had a high prestige among the Tubo army, and Mrs. Qiao also liked him, so she treated him with courtesy.  This paragraph is about Prince Aligu being captured. After hearing about it, the soldiers and people were very anxious and worried.  Zamp also missed his adopted son, and Mrs. Qiao was even worried that her grandson would not be able to eat.  Therefore, when the soldiers saw the living Ali bones, they were naturally very excited and immediately reported the news to Qingtang City.  A few days later, someone rushed to greet him, and it turned out to be Ali Gu's younger brother Su Nan Dangzheng.  "Brother, you are finally back!" After all, they are brothers. When Su Nan saw Ali Gu, he was so excited that he almost burst into tears.  "It's okay, just come back, don't worry!" Ali Gu was also quite touched. After all, brotherhood is deep, and in the most critical time, full brothers are more reliable.  "It's good to come back, otherwise my brothers and I will have no backbone!" Su Nan was the most excited. During the days when his brother was away, his heart was always stable.  "What's the situation over there in Qingtang City?" Ali Gu calmed down after getting excited. There were too many things he had to face next, and there was no room for carelessness.  Su Nan said calmly: "When the news came that brother and Qing Yi Jie Guizhang were defeated in the east, the whole Qingtang City was shocked, but now it has gradually settled down. Especially after Qing Yi Jie Guizhang came back,  Everything is basically safe, but everyone is worried about whether the Song Dynasty will continue to attack, so they are still worried. " "Qingyi Guizhang is back?" Ali Gu asked, "How did Zanpu deal with him?" "No.  Deal with it!" "No deal with it? How is it possible?" Ali Gu was immediately surprised. In his opinion, this was impossible.  Su Nan said calmly: "When I came back, Qing Yi Jie Guizhang did take the initiative to plead guilty, but Zan Pu not only did not punish him, but even used him more. Now he is responsible for the defense of the entire Qingtang City." "  There was no punishment, but he was reused more, huh!" Ali Gu murmured to himself: "It seems that Zamp really trusts him. Guizhang is so lucky." "Yes, everyone said so, he lost the battle.  Not to mention, after losing so much land and losing 20,000 troops, Zanpu laughed it off and still reused him. It was really too much." Su Nan said calmly: "Many people are a little dissatisfied.  Zan Pu trusted him and reused him, so even if he was dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do about it! " "It's okay, it's not a bad thing, at least it's a good thing for me!" Ali Gu said with a smile, "Although Guizhang is so important, it's hard to hold military power!  Okay, but with his precedent, Zamp naturally won't blame me. He lost 20,000 people, and I only lost 5,000 people. He didn't punish me, so I will be fine. " "That's true.  !" Su Nan Dangzheng immediately said excitedly: "This is a critical moment. If you want the military officers to serve, you need to have clear rewards and punishments, so Zamp will not blame the elder brother, and re-appointment is very possible. After all, now is the time to employ people.  "What's Guizhang's attitude? What do you think of me?" Ali Gu was like a frightened bird. Before returning to Qingtang City, he had to understand everyone's attitude as much as possible so that he could deal with it calmly.  "No, Gui Zhang has been very low-key since he came back. He just focuses on training soldiers and strengthening the city defense every day." Su Nan said calmly: "He just said that the people of the Song Dynasty will definitely attack, so we must treat them seriously!  "That's right!" Ali Gu nodded slightly. Thinking about it carefully, Guizhang might be the most difficult person to deal with in Qingtang City.  Immediately he asked: "What about Lin Bubi?" "The most hateful one is this guy!" "What?" It was expected, but seeing Su Nan Dangzheng's expression full of hatred, Ali Gu  Still not calm.  "When the news came back that my brother was trapped in the enemy's camp, this guy was gloating about his misfortune. It is said that he drank happily and celebrated after returning home." Su Nan said calmly: "Some ministers suggested ways to rescue my brother, but he secretly kept them secret.  "Obviously he doesn't want me to come back, but now, I'm afraid he's going to be disappointed!" Ali Gu smiled coldly, with strong hatred emerging from the corner of his mouth.  "Yes, that kid is just a idiot, far behind my brother." Su Nan Dangzheng said unconvinced: "During this period, when he saw that my brother was not around, he has been trying to think of ways to eat away at our power!  If the war was not imminent, he would not dare to be too obvious, for fear that we would be unable to withstand it. But now that Brother is back, it will be completely different. " "That's natural!" In fact, it's not completely different in Hehuang Tubo.  Even though it is a monolith, there are different factions and forces.  In addition to gathering as a tribe, they also gather as a family.  Ali Gu and Su Nan Dangzheng are bothA top-notch general with a powerful family behind him, plus they have been in business for many years and have many fans.  This is exactly Ali Gu's strength. If not, how could he compete with Lin Bubi simply as an adopted son?  Now that he has returned to Hehuang, his foundation is based on the strength of his family.  But coincidentally, Lin Zhao was also staring at this.

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 578: Advance or Retreat?

    In Lin Zhao's eyes, Ali Gu can only be regarded as a cat at best, but if he is released, he can become a tiger after returning to Tubo.  "But there is already a tiger on the mountain in Hehuang. There is a saying that one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers. After Ali Gu returns, there will definitely be a situation where the two tigers will fight.  When Lin Zhao captured Ali Gu, he had no intention of killing him, nor did he intend to use him to negotiate terms with Dong Xiang.  The biggest advantage of Ali Gu was not to let him be a prisoner, but to let him continue to be his Tubo prince.  After being sent as an envoy to Guohehuang and collecting intelligence in the past two years, Lin Zhao had a clearer understanding of Ali Gu's condition.  He has a family behind him and a strong general led by his younger brother Su Nan to support him, so as long as he can return to Hehuang, he will be able to gain a firm foothold.  Not only that, but he could also occupy a place in the Tubo court.  Their power is definitely not weak, which can be seen from the fact that they dared to raise horses privately and sell them to Zhewen Xin.  They have formed a huge system in Hehuang and Tubo, and the core of this system is Ali Gu.  If Ali Gu is not around, they will be scattered, gradually assimilated by others, and then exploited.  Especially when the enemy is at hand, Zanpu Dongzhen will definitely take action personally, crush the power of Ali Gu, and then integrate it into Tubo's defense.  Even if people from Aligu's lineage don't want to, but there is no leader, how can they resist?  If he kills Ali Gu again, then these people will just share the same hatred with the enemy and resolutely follow Dong Fei to resist the Song Dynasty army.  How could Lin Zhao do something that harmed others but was not beneficial to himself?  Since the Ali bone is useless, let¡¯s put it back!  As long as he goes back, everyone in Su Nan's Zhengzheng family will have a backbone.  There will be reasons and confidence to persist.  This power plays an important role in Hehuang Tubo.  It can completely affect the overall situation.     Of course.  It would be fine if they could work together as one to fight against the Song army.  But sometimes, the words "share the same hatred and the same enemy" can only be said. Even if they face a powerful enemy together, several collaborators will have small calculations in their hearts.  Who can suffer less losses and who can gain more benefits?  Who doesn¡¯t have this in mind?  Especially when there is competition, we can work together when there are foreign enemies, but once the foreign enemies disappear.  They will fight to the death.  Since the outcome is destined, then plan early and kill the opponent as long as you have the opportunity in the process, even if it just makes the opponent suffer more losses, why not do it?  It is impossible for two conflicting people to completely put aside their past grudges and work together, especially when the conflict between them is of great significance and irreconcilable.  For example, Ali Gu and Lin Bubi!  Because of Zamp¡¯s heir, there is indeed an irreconcilable conflict between the two of them.  I will never give up because of the invasion of Song Dynasty.  Even if there is Dong Zhan suppressing it, Qing Yi Jie Guizhang will mediate it below.  The contradiction still exists.  After all, the magic power of the crown prince position is too great, and no one will give up easily!  Most importantly, there is a lack of mutual trust between them.  No one would believe that the other party would seriously stop fighting and make peace, and join forces to deal with outsiders with all their strength.  Even if you can barely do it, you have to always be wary of whether the other party will stab you in the back.  The more this happens, the more distrust there will be, and the conflicts between them will become more serious.  If there was another chance to kill the other party, who would give up?  Therefore, as long as Ali Gu is put back, no matter how impregnable Qingtang City's defense is, the interior will be turbulent and difficult to stabilize.  A strong fortress cannot be conquered from the outside, but if there is internal turmoil, it will be easily breached.  At least it would greatly reduce the fort's robustness.  This is Lin Zhao's intention, to let Ali Gu maximize his value. ??????????????????????????????????????? out of Hehuang and Tubo will never have peace, and they will not be able to concentrate on gathering strength to deal with the Song army.  Then the difficulty of this Hehuang battle will be reduced and it will be relatively smooth.  "Brother Dongyang is so clever, this is an obvious alienation plan!" Zhong Shidao guessed a little, but only after hearing what Lin Zhao said did he fully understand his thoughts.  "Yes, we can't do anything to separate Dong Zhan and Qing Yi from Jie Guizhang, so all we can do is create trouble for them and increase the internal consumption of the Tubo people. For us, this is enough." Lin Zhao  He smiled, it was not a clever strategy, it was just selfishness that took advantage of a very realistic situation and thoughts.  "But the whole plan is not very clever. Maybe the Tubo people will see it?" Zhong Shidao smiled and exposed the whole fact with some embarrassment.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "So what? What can you do if you see through it? The so-called authorities are confused and the beholder knows clearly. Even if Dong Zhan and Qing Yi knew it, what could they do? To a certain extent, they could suppress it, or persuade it, but  Can't solve the root cause?Contradiction.  Maybe Ali Gu or Lin Bubi themselves can see some clues, but what's the use?  The conflict between them has been going on for a long time. There is no trust between them. How can they shake hands and make peace?  Unless two people let go of their worries and think about the overall situation, it is not easy to do this. After all, Ali Gu and Lin Bubi are still very young!  Therefore, as long as one of them has evil intentions, they will not let it go, and Qingtang City will not be stable!  " "This is not a trick, this is a conspiracy!  "Zhongshidao said with a smile: "The great thing about Yangmou is that even if you see it clearly, you can't stop it easily, or even be helpless.  " "Presumably Ali Gu has returned to Qingtang City now, and the fun should begin!  "Lin Zhao smiled and looked forward to it. "I guess some people in Qingtang City are having trouble sleeping now!  "Zhong Shidao admired this move very much. Before the war started, he had already put the opponent in trouble. This is what we want when we go to attack with troops. "What does it have to do with us if they can't eat or sleep?  A smile appeared on Lin Zhao's lips, and he immediately said: "Now that we've eaten and drank enough, it's time for us to set off!"  A good show can't be watched just once, it has to be played in series to be interesting!  ¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Plot! Qingyi received the Ghost Chapter  When the news of Ali Gu's release came to light, Lin Zhao was not well-intentioned. As long as Ali Gu came back, the conflict with Lin Bubi would break out and intensify.  Lin Bubi was always at a disadvantage, but this time, Ali Gu was captured in the Battle of the Valley, and his reputation was somewhat damaged. Lin Bubi, as Zanpu's legitimate son, took advantage of Ali Gu's absence to win over Bu Bi.  With fewer people around, his strength has greatly increased. Now he has the strength to compete with Ali Gu. The days when Ali Gu is away have greatly stimulated Lin Bubi's ambition and expectations. Now that his opponent is back, can he let it go?  The battle between the two countries is inevitable! But now we are facing a powerful enemy. It is time to abandon the past and join hands with Russia to fight against the foreign enemy. But who is the good one and the other? Who can understand the righteousness and cooperate with each other?  No one can do it! And even if he, Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, understands clearly, he can't change the fact that his identity is too sensitive, and he will be biased if he doesn't pay attention, and he can't solve this problem if he is not fair.  The problem will even add fuel to the fire. Even if Zamp appears, there is no way. Even two biological sons may have preferences, let alone an adopted son.  Will the two sons think so? Lin Bubi will think that his father is not interested in his biological son; Ali Gu will think that Zanpu must be biased towards his biological son. After all, it is selfishness that is at work, and there is nothing anyone can do about it!  Zhao was so clever, he inadvertently created such a big trouble, but it is no wonder that Lin Zhao, after all, this is a problem that already exists in Tubo, and he did not solve it, so he gave others an opportunity.  Zanpu Dongzhen is also related. If he can choose his successor earlier, he should not be so ambiguous. Even if there is family power behind Ali Gu, it will be easy to pull it out, but it will be messed up.  , now that it is too late to encounter these problems, under such circumstances, Qing Yijie Guizhang feels that there is a lot of pressure on his shoulders! Dong Xiang has entrusted the defense task of Qingtang City to himself, but there is something behind him.  The two princes are restless and making trouble. How can I retreat from the enemy with peace of mind? It¡¯s troublesome, it¡¯s really troublesome! But if you think about it carefully, this is the first problem Lin Zhao has given him. If he can¡¯t solve it, how can it be his?  What about the opponent? It seems that this matter needs more attention. Furthermore, maybe Zamp can think of a way to deal with it. As for himself, he has to find a way to comfort both sides. As for whether it can be effective.  You need to try to find out. On the one hand, internal stability is important, but the most important thing is to beware of the Song Army! With such a powerful enemy and a cunning opponent like Lin Zhao, there really is no chance of a single day of peace.  It is an indisputable fact that Ali Gu is back. Su Nan Dangzheng has already gone to pick him up. As for the specific arrangements, Zanpu will definitely make them.  What Qing Yi Jie Guizhang is most curious about now is Lin Zhao¡¯s deeper purpose of returning Ali¡¯s bones.  It is certain to provoke a conflict between the two heirs to the crown prince of Tubo, let them fight and compete with each other, and accelerate internal friction.  Just why do this?  Lin Zhao'sTo achieve the goal, what is the next direction of action?  ???????????????????????????????????  Or was it because the Song Dynasty was determined to negotiate a truce with Tibet, stirred up a pool of muddy water in this counterproductive way, and then retreated calmly?  What is Lin Zhao¡¯s true intention?  Whether to advance or retreat, this is crucial!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 579: War or Peace?

    Qingyi Jie Guizhang's intuition is that this is the first step in Lin Zhao's plot to plot Hehuang!  As long as Ali Gu comes back, the internal fighting in Tubo will start again and become more intense.  The more intense the internal fighting becomes, the weaker the power used to deal with the Song army will be, and it will be easier for them to succeed.  Up to now, the Song army has occupied the Gonggu Valley. The army is stationed in Tabaicheng, Qinzhou and Hezhou. They are coveting Hehuang and eyeing it with covetous eyes.  After mobilizing troops, how can there be any reason to give up halfway?  Therefore, there is reason to believe that Song Jun's ambition is in Hehuang.  As for them not launching an attack immediately, it may be that they cannot keep up with their troops or food supplies.  Furthermore, due to the influence of weather, snow and severe cold were huge obstacles for the Song army.  Even though the Emperor of Song Dynasty and Lin Zhao were anxious, they were not helpless.  However, when spring begins next year and the snow melts, it should be the time when the Song army launches its attack.  In the past few months, the conflict between Ali Gu and Lin Bubi has gradually aroused!  Lin Zhao is so calculating!  But Aligu didn¡¯t think so. He said that this was a signal for the Song army to cease fighting.  Greeted by Su Nan Dangzheng, Ali Gu returned to Qingtang City.  It was a good thing that the adopted son was found again and came back from the enemy country. Dong Fei was very happy.  After all, they have been raised for many years and have developed feelings for a long time.  Mrs. Qiao, in particular, loves this cheap grandson even more.  When I heard that Ali Gu was back safely, I was even more excited and burst into tears!  "Ali Gu, you've suffered a lot, just come back!" Dong Xiang looked at Ali Gu, without a word of blame, all with concern.  In accordance with the tradition of respecting heroes.  Indeed, he would rather die in battle.  Nor do they want to be captured as prisoners.  But it depends on the situation.  After all, the population on the plateau is limited. Where can one die easily?  Living is always useful, especially when Hehuang and Tubo are employing people. ????????????????????????????????????????? Ali Gu is a talented person, and he can be put to good use.  Furthermore, Qingyi Jie Guizhang didn¡¯t blame him before, so how could he blame Ali Gu?  A bowl of water is a must, not to mention that Ali bones are relatively more intimate.  Of course, Dong Fei also had some complicated thoughts in his mind.  It's just that he would never show it in public.  "Did you escape, or did the Song people let you go?" The only one who was unhappy was probably Lin Bubi!  The only competitor was captured, and he was excited for a long time.  Now there is no one left to compete with him, so Zamp's position is as certain as a certainty, and there is no chance of him losing his position.  But before he was happy for a few days, he discovered that the nail was not strong, and Ali Gu came back.  Especially since his father was so kind to him, and the soldiers and subjects also loved him so much, it directly threatened his own interests.  Why?  Why is he back again?  Why didn't he die in the Song Dynasty?  It¡¯s just a matter of coming back. Why is it so beautiful?  Why is it happening at this moment?  If it were later.  He can eat up his strength and smash it to pieces.  Even if he comes back, he can't defeat himself.  But fate is full of such coincidences.  Ali Guqiansheng came back at this time.  Can Lin Bubi feel at ease?  But in public, he couldn't vent his anger at all.  The only thing that can be done is to ask a few questions in a neutral tone. If you can seize the opportunity, you can take the opportunity to smear Ali Gu.  "The people of Song Dynasty let me come back." Ali Gu knew very well that Lin Bubi deliberately mentioned running away, which was completely a mockery of himself.  There is no need to hide this matter, and there is no need to keep up appearances.  "Why did the people of the Song Dynasty let you back? Did the people of the Song Dynasty have some trick? Or was it something else?" Lin Bubi was aggressive and rude, and the implication of his words was very obvious.  All he had to do was directly accuse Ali Gu of treason and collusion with the Song people.  "No, the people from the Song Dynasty let me come back because they asked me to bring a message to Zanpu!" Ali had long expected such a situation, so he acted very forbearing.  Dong Xiang asked: "What are you talking about?" "Back to Zanpu, the Song Dynasty people want to cease the war!" Ali Gu's answer immediately hit everyone's heart. Dong Xiang's face was expressionless, and Lin Bubi looked disdainful.  Qingyi raised his head slightly, his eyes flashing.  "The people of the Song Dynasty want to cease the war?" Lin Bubi sneered: "Are you kidding me? Do you believe this?" Dong Xiang was very calm and asked softly: "How can you see it? Do the people of the Song Dynasty really want to cease the war?" "  Ali Gu dared not say for sure, but it is indeed very possible! At present, Li Bingchang, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, has led an army of 200,000 to invade the border states of the Song Dynasty, and in the southeast of the Song Dynasty, Jiaozhiguo is also invading. "Li Gu said.  The war is endless and it is difficult to cope with it, so letting me come back is to show their truce and peace.?'s sincerity, and at the same time brought a message to Zamp.  " Dong Xiang had known about Xixia's mobilization of troops for a long time, and the information from Jiaozhi came later, but Dong Xiang had also heard about it. What Ali Gu said was not unreasonable. The Song Dynasty wanted to go to war with three countries at the same time.  It is really difficult to deal with it, especially when there is a powerful Liao Kingdom in the north. Will they give up this good opportunity to take advantage of the situation? In order to be cautious and to ease the serious border troubles, the Song Dynasty can only make peace with one or two of them.  Xixia is eyeing it, and Jiaozhi has invaded the territory of the Song Dynasty. It is difficult to stop the war. Only Hehuang and Tubo are not at war directly. "Are you sure?  Could it be that the Song Dynasty people made up lies to deliberately paralyze us?  Lin Bubi was not very stupid this time. He didn't say anything. "You think we Tubo are easy to bully?"  Are you the one who hits whenever you want and stops when you want?  "It's possible, but it still needs to be treated with caution!"  "Ali Gu has always been very low-key and cautious. "Ali Gu, which one do you think is more likely?  "Dong Felt remained calm and asked in a deep voice. "This It is a fact that Xixia and Jiaozhi invaded the Song Dynasty. Xixia had an army of 200,000, and the Song Dynasty was already tired of dealing with it.  "Ali Gu said: "Furthermore, Lin Zhao, the Shaanxi/Western Route Xuanfu envoy of the Song Dynasty, also told me that the Song army's war in the south was not going well, and there were plans to mobilize the Western Army south to suppress the rebellion, so there were no extra troops to continue the fierce battle with our country.  , so there is a heartfelt message and a truce.  This statement seems to be unreasonable.  " "You believe Lin Zhao's words?  Mobilizing the Western Army to go south, how could such a secret be shared with outsiders?  Could it be that he and have something to do with each other" Lin Bubi also made rude remarks in front of his father Dong Xiang. While expressing his dissatisfaction with Ali Gu, he also wanted to remind his father not to only care about Ali.  He looked like that, thus neglecting his biological son. ¡°Huh, what?  Was there collusion?  "Ali Gu said unceremoniously: "What do I have worth colluding with?  What qualifications do I have to negotiate terms with Lin Zhao?  What good does it do to me?  As for what he said, they are both true and false, but they are not impossible.  In the early years, the Song Dynasty had a precedent of mobilizing the Western Army to fight rebellion in the south.  Even if they don't say anything about this large-scale military mobilization, we can detect it as soon as it happens.  He said it so generously now, just to show his honesty!  " " Put aside this, do you think Song State is really interested in peace talks?  "Dong Felt asked softly. "I'm not sure. Lin Zhao is very scheming. Who knows if he has evil intentions.  "Ali Gu was cautious in his words and actions and did not give an accurate answer. "Then what do you think we should do?  "Dong Felt continued to ask. Ali Gugu said: "Reorganize the army and prepare for it seriously. If the Song army attacks, we will defend with all our strength.  If the Song army really ceased fighting and defended, we will pay attention to its war situation with Xixia and look for opportunities to send troops to regain Gonggu and Hezhou.  " "Father, my son and I have different opinions!  "Lin Bubi spoke immediately. "Speak!  " "Since Xixia has sent troops, why doesn't our country take the initiative to attack the Song Dynasty together with Xixia, recapture the niches, Hezhou, and even occupy the land of the Song Dynasty?  "Lin Bubi asked loudly. "There is a saying in the Central Plains: when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. Isn't it weird for us to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight?  "Ali Gu retorted lightly. "Wouldn't it be better to unite with Xixia and become stronger?  Furthermore, we took the initiative to ask for help from Xixia. Now that the Xixia people have sent troops, doesn't it mean that we are breaking our promise by going to cease the war and negotiate peace?  Letting the Xixia people resist the Song army's attack, isn't this a beggar-thy-neighbor approach?  ¡± Lin Bubi has made some progress, and has seen the problem much more deeply. Of course, his opinions are not entirely public-minded, but also slightly selfish. His wife is Princess Jinshan of Xixia, and she has a very close relationship with Xixia.  He was involved in asking Xixia for help this time, so he naturally didn't want the matter to end in an anticlimactic manner. Furthermore, if Tubo really did this, it would seriously affect the relationship with Xixia.  Lin Bubi didn't want to get into trouble with his wife's natal family. Xixia was a very powerful foreign aid to him, how could he lose it so easily? Dong Xiang was helpless and sighed softly: "Gui Zhang, what do you think?  " At this time, it is more reliable to ask Qingyi about the ghost seal. The two sons can't always agree, so they can only ask the third person. To be honest, Dong Zhan is really helpless. Sometimes he  I even thought that if Ali Gu never came, died on the battlefield, or was imprisoned by the Song Dynasty forever, it would be considered a complete end to his thoughts. But he happened to come back, and as soon as he came back, he would not be cruel.  Dong Xiang knew that he was somewhat unsettled.This kind of swing is very scary, but I just can't restrain it.  There was nothing he could do about it, he was really helpless.  For the current plan, it would be better to ask Qing Yi to get the ghost chapter. After all, it is only bystanders who know.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang whispered: "Zanpu, the situation is still limited now, it's better to stay put!" 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 580: The Song Dynasty was very generous

    Stand still!  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang is a cautious person and cannot act rashly without knowing Lin Zhao¡¯s intentions.  By not moving, you may lose opportunities, but it won¡¯t cause any serious losses.  Lin Zhao is full of tricks, who knows what he is worried about. The Song Dynasty wants to fight with Xixia, but does it have to have a truce with Tubo?  Who knew Lin Zhao had any tricks up his sleeve? He had even opened his pockets, waiting for the Tubo army to get in.  It¡¯s better to focus on defense!  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang had an intuition that the Song Dynasty would never give up on He Huang easily, and Lin Zhao must have some plans.  But it was freezing cold and snowy right now, so even if he had some ideas, there was nothing he could do for the time being.  What I am most worried about right now is the two princes. I wonder if something will happen.  Guizhang was out of caution, but that was not the case in Lin Bubi's eyes.  Strengthening the defense and holding back the troops was in fact opposed to Lin Bubi¡¯s proposal to send troops to jointly attack the Song Dynasty with Xixia!  Lin Bubi didn't know and had no way to judge Qingyi's original intention of forming a ghost chapter. All he saw was the result.  I didn¡¯t expect that Gui Zhang would also side with Ali Gu. Why is this happening?  Is he just a spineless prisoner?  He is just an adopted son. Why do his father and Gui Zhang trust him so much and prefer him?  Maybe it¡¯s because he hasn¡¯t been very smart since he was a child. Everyone, including Dong Zhan, has some opinions about Lin Bubi, which makes him a little paranoid.  This kind of depression continues to ferment. When he grows up, he works hard to perform well and get everyone's approval.  But it is a pity that the effect is very poor. His father is still indifferent to himself, but he is so kind to his adopted son.  Sometimes, Lin Bubi even wonders, who is the biological son?  In this era of family rule, the royal bloodline has innate priority, and this is what Lin Bubi is most proud of.  As a result, the reality is that this priority has been ruthlessly shattered.  From the beginning, it became more and more worthless, and Lin Bubi felt aggrieved.  Especially since even neutral ministers like Gui Zhang sided with Ali Gu.  The balance of the battle for the crown prince has tilted, and Lin Bubi feels that his hope is getting slimmer.  Stimulated by the awareness of crisis, the injustice in the heart becomes stronger and stronger.  Especially on this point, he felt that there was nothing wrong with his proposal to join forces with Xixia to send troops to deal with the Song Dynasty.  It¡¯s a pity that no one agrees with it.  No one supports it.  Lin Bubi felt that he had become a loner.  The more this happens, the more important foreign aid Xixia becomes and must not be lost.  Originally, Dong Xiang came back with Ali Gu and wanted to hold a family banquet, but Lin Bubi refused to give him face.  I found a very crude excuse to decline.  As a result, the result was naturally an unhappy ending.  "Duoji, am I wrong?" After everyone left, Dong Xiang left Duoji behind.  There are some things he doesn't say to others, and he can only share them with his closest advisers.  "Zanpu is talking about Prince Lin Bubi?" Dong Xiang nodded and said: "Did you see his figure when he left? There was clearly resentment in his eyes." "It's understandable, but now that the enemy is facing us, we can only aggrieve the prince.  "That's right for the sake of the overall situation. Logically speaking, Lin Bubi should do this, shake hands with Ali Gu, and work together." Dong Xiang sighed and shook his head: "But now it seems that it is not possible.  But it¡¯s not to blame. Sometimes I really wonder if it¡¯s unfair to him.¡± ¡°Zan Pu has good intentions!¡± Duoji could only listen to Zan Pu¡¯s words silently. There were some things he couldn¡¯t do.  Expressing too clear an opinion.  "I thought Ali Gu would never come back. I had to make the only choice. I didn't have to worry about it anymore. I didn't expect him to come back again. This kid is not bad, and the wife likes it too, but I have to consider the so-called overall situation  But I gradually discovered that things seemed to be getting worse. Maybe it was because of my hesitation that the conflicts between the brothers became more and more serious, and the relationship between the two children and me became weaker and weaker.  "It's too cold at high places. While the emperor's family pays attention to inheritance and interests, family ties will inevitably be damaged.  Dong Fei was also a victim.  Who would have thought that the dignified Tubo Zanpu would almost shed tears when talking about these things?  "Zanpu, the matter has come to this, so don't be sad. When the tension is over, get close to the princes. They will gradually understand your difficulties." Dorje pondered slightly and said boldly: "But there are  One thing, you'd better make a decision about the reserve as soon as possible, so as not to have long nights and unforeseen consequences. " "Okay, but you will have to regret a certain child after all!" Dong Xiang was also helpless. This is an imperial home.  Whether it is the royal family of the Central Plains or the Zanpu of Tubo, they all have to face this problem.  family affection?In the end, we cannot defeat the so-called overall situation.  Of course, all Dong Xiang¡¯s considerations were based on solving this trouble.  The people of the Song Dynasty were very cooperative. It didn¡¯t take long for the envoys of the Song Dynasty to arrive and officially began the armistice and peace talks.  In this regard, Ali Gu breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Lin Zhao really wanted to cease the war.  But don't take it lightly, it might be a ploy.  ¡°These days, there is no liability for breaking a peace treaty, and it is almost commonplace.  Throughout the ages, there have been many cases where peace talks have been delayed on the surface and troops have been broken behind the scenes.  Lin Bubi is not too happy either. If the matter is indeed true, then it proves that Ali Gu's judgment is correct.  If Tubo really agrees, then his plan to unite with the Xixia people will be completely ruined.  Therefore, he does not hope that this peace negotiation will succeed.  Therefore, from the beginning, they made things difficult for the people of the Song Dynasty!  Returning lost land is a crucial first point.  The people of the Song Dynasty readily stated that the niche valley could be returned to Tibet.  Lin Bubi demanded that the Song Dynasty also hand over Hezhou!  Mu Zheng naturally had such expectations, even though he knew that he would never have the chance to become the Lord of Hezhou.  But in comparison, it is better to be merged into Hehuang than to fall into the hands of the Song Dynasty.  After all, we are members of our own family, so the wealth should not flow to outsiders!  But the envoys of the Song Dynasty did not agree to this request, and returning the Valley was the bottom line.  After all, Hezhou did not actually belong to Hehuang Tubo before, and it has now been merged into Xihe Road of the Song Dynasty.  This matter was announced to the whole world by the Emperor of the Song Dynasty when he offered sacrifices to the Heaven and Earth Ancestral Temple.  If Hezhou is lost, it will be a cessation of territory, and it will be a loss of power and humiliation of the country.  The Song Dynasty would never agree to this kind of thing. The envoys of the Song Dynasty were tough and rejected the Tubo people for this reason.  The conditions were put forward.  How to reply is a matter for the Tubo people.  Ali Gu expressed his approval. Although he was not captured for a long time, Lin Bubi's encroachment on him was not small, so that the power of his men was very unstable.  Ali Guzheng wanted to take this opportunity to clean up the internal affairs and consolidate his foundation. He did not want to start a war in such a special period. This would not do him any good.  Qingyi is always cautious when it comes to marrying the ghost chapter.  First of all, he also questioned this matter. It was hard to say whether the Song Dynasty people were sincere about peace talks.  If it is true, then it would be good to get the niche valley back. It would be really difficult for the Song Dynasty people to give up their interests in Hezhou.  If this is the conspiracy of the Song Dynasty people.  Then don't expect too much, it will take a lot of effort to save Qingtang City.  So there is nothing to fault, this condition can be agreed.  In this process, explore every move of the Song Dynasty people and then make long-term plans.  Lin Bubi expressed different opinions. He said: "If we want to go back to Gonggu this time instead of Hezhou, then it will be equivalent to acknowledging the Song Dynasty's ownership of Hezhou. Such a large area of ??land will never belong to  It will not be easy for us to come back in the future. Hezhou is the gateway to Hehuang, how can we give up so easily?" This statement seemed reasonable, but Ali Gu objected: "The people of the Song Dynasty still control the niche.  , if we don't agree and insist on going to war, the situation will not be of much benefit to us. It is better to take one step and take back the niche valley first, and then wait for the Song Dynasty and Xixia to lose in the fight, and then we will send troops to look for opportunities to take it back in one fell swoop.  Hezhou. "The best thing is that in the northwest, our strength can surpass the Song Dynasty and Xixia, be in the first place, and dominate one side!" In fact, there is no difference in the fundamental attitude between Ali Gu and Lin Bubi.  They all wanted to bite back at the Song Dynasty. The difference was how they treated Xixia.  If you think about it carefully, Ali Gu's idea seems to be correct.  It is common for fishermen to reap the benefits.  Lin Bubi doesn¡¯t think so. He thinks this matter is risky.  And in fact, it would harm his interests, so he naturally persisted.  Through this incident, Qingyi Jieguizhang has clearly realized that the Song Dynasty is a behemoth. Once he becomes serious, he will be a great threat to Tubo and Xixia.  The days when Tubo had been helping the Song Dynasty pull Xixia's back should be over. Xixia and Tubo had a close relationship. They regarded each other as foreign aid and formed a rivalry, which was beneficial to their own security.  It is okay to let Xixia consume it first, but it cannot completely reap the benefits.  We still have to join forces with Xixia when necessary, and a delicate balance must be maintained between the three countries.  After all, Hehuang Tubo is the weakest among them, and it is not easy to survive safely in the cracks.  So what Ali Gu and Lin Bubi said made sense, but they both had selfish motives for each other, which was really troublesome.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang didn't think much about this. What he cared about was the niche, but he also felt deeply worried.  People from the Song Dynasty took the initiative to return the land, don¡¯t you want it?  That's not possible, absolutely not??Leaving an obvious excuse or excuse for the Song Dynasty people to occupy the land justifiably.  The land of the niche valley must be recovered!  It's just that it's too difficult to judge whether the Song Dynasty is sincere about this matter, which means there are risks involved.  That¡¯s dividing the troops!  To regain the niche valley, even if the Song Dynasty took the initiative to hand it back, Tubo would have to send a large army to garrison it.  In this way, Qingtang City's military strength will be weakened.  The entire Tubo army is not very sufficient, and they are scattered in various places, making it easy for them to be defeated individually.  Ali Gu is most worried about this problem!  "Just send scouts to investigate first. If the Song Dynasty mobilizes large-scale troops, it will be difficult to cover up the past." When Qingyi Jie Guizhang expressed his concerns, the two princes surprisingly agreed.  They believed that it was difficult for the Song army to mobilize on a large scale during the heavy winter and heavy snowfall.  There is almost a foot of snow outside now, and it will melt until next spring.  Most of the Song army came from the warm places of the Central Plains. Where they could withstand the severe cold in the northwest, from the perspective of weather conditions, the Song army did not have the conditions and possibility to send troops.  As for people and people, the Song army is already fighting on two fronts. Is it possible that it will start a war with a third country?  Whether it was Ali Gu or Lin Bubi, they were sure that the Song Army did intend to cease the war.  "If you want to be on the safe side, Lin Zhao is very cunning and always takes the wrong direction. The last time he was able to take such a long detour to attack the niche valley is an example, so we have to be on guard!" Qing Yijie Guizhang always maintained a cautious attitude.  ¡°You¡¯re right, it¡¯s better to be more cautious!¡± It is precisely because of this that he won the trust of Zan Pu Dong Fei.  How much trust in him at critical moments.  Just mentioning Lin Zhao's attack on the niche valley made Ali Gu feel a little uncomfortable.  That was his scar, which made him very embarrassed, and he didn't want others to mention it easily.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang uses this as an example. Does it mean anything else?  Ali Gu would think so subconsciously.  "Then what should we do? Is it possible that we have to give up the niche valley?" Lin Bubi was very unhappy.  Ali Gu said: "There is a way. While we are exploring the movements of the Song army, we also ask the Song army in the niche valley to transfer most of them first. Then it will be much smoother when we take over." "We can try it and see what the Song Dynasty people can do.  Can't agree? If they withdraw from Gong Valley, they will definitely strengthen the defense of Tabaicheng." Qingyi Jie Guizhang did not object.  Naturally, the people of the Song Dynasty did not object. The envoys of the Song Army readily agreed and said that they would immediately send people back to summon the troops and request them to mobilize, leaving only a few soldiers to exchange defenses with Tibet!  Lin Bubi and Ali Gu were very happy about this, but who would take over the Valley became a problem.  The niche valley is very important to Tubo. If you can control it, you can basically control many tribes and troops in the east.  At the same time, both of their princes had the intention of taking the opportunity to attack the Song Dynasty. Whoever was in the niche valley could easily send troops.  There is a big difference between merit and benefits.  In the past, Qingyi was guarded by the Ghost Chapter, which was named by Zanpu himself, and they had nothing to say.  But it's different now. Guizhang is responsible for guarding Qingtang City. He can't go back to Gong Valley, and he's too embarrassed to go back.  It happened to be the stage where the competition between the brothers Ali Gu and Lin Bubi was intensifying, and the right to guard a large camp became crucial.  Both of them argued with reason, and each one made more sense than the other.  No one gives in to each other, and no one is willing to give up.  Dong Xiang was helpless, but Qingyi Jie Guizhang was worried.  The niche valley is so important, but Song Jun made it so easy. The more so, the more unsettling it is!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 581: Magical Plan

    The Song Dynasty was very generous, and Tubo had no reason to refuse.  Although Qingyi Jie Guizhang had doubts in his heart, he never said it out loud.  Prince Lin Bubi was already dissatisfied with him, and if he offended the two princes again this time, the consequences would be very dangerous.  After all, they will be the masters of Tubo in the future, and Qingyi Jiegui Zhang has to think about the future.  What's more, he is not alone, there is a huge family behind him.  At this point, we can only pray that the Song Dynasty really intends to shake hands and make peace.  As for who would take over the niche, Dong Zhen had originally intended to let Qingyi marry Guizhang, but when his two sons insisted, he couldn't say anything else.  Furthermore, Qingyi Jiegui Zhang Dongfang was defeated not long ago, so it was really not appropriate to go there.  The final result was that Ali Gu and Lin Bubi sent their own people to go together.  When the Tibetan army of 10,000 marched toward the niche valley, the Song army was also in action.  Thousands of sleds have been made, Lin Zhao led Zhong Shidao, Liu Changzuo and Zhe Ke to attack, and an open bag was ready for the Tubo people.  "The Tubo people will definitely go to the Niu Valley?" "Surely, will they still eat the fat meat that reaches their lips? If they don't want it this time, then the Niu Valley will justifiably become our territory of the Song Dynasty. How can the Tubo people give up?  Lin Zhao smiled, very confident.  "That's very good. You can disperse the Tibetan forces and defeat them one by one!" Zhong Shidao praised but also wondered: "But, can't the Tubo people see it at all?" "Maybe someone can see it, but so what?  ?" Lin Zhao said: "This piece of fat is too tempting, and there is no reason for Tibetan people to eat it. Even if they know there are risks, they will still do it. Moreover, there should be more people who are eager for quick success than rational people, so"  Shidao nodded repeatedly. This is the power of Yang Mou. He knew it but couldn't guard against it.  The most helpless thing.  "By the way, is there any news about the return of the envoys who went to Qingtang City?" Lin Zhao then asked again.  Zhong Shidao nodded and said: "We are back. The Tubo people asked our army to evacuate the niche valley first, leaving only a few people to take over!" "That's it, that's fine!" Lin Zhao smiled: "Then leave a thousand people.  Wait, take back all the rest." "Yes!" "Besides, is there any other news? How is Ali Gu's performance?" Lin Zhao was very interested.  "That's right. I didn't disappoint Brother Dongyang. Now he is secretly competing with Lin Bubi. Qingtang City is very unstable!" Master Zhong said with a smile: "Brother Dongyang is still smart. Our spies in the city have found out the news.  Unfortunately, there was no way to send it out. Due to the heavy snowfall and the war, there was no caravan traffic at all. Moreover, the Tibetan people also checked very carefully. Fortunately, the envoy went there, otherwise the news would not have been sent out at all. " "Why else would I send the envoy?  Only in this way can we deliver the news openly and honestly. "Lin Zhao could be said to have made sufficient preparations before. As early as when Wang Shao was in charge of northwest military affairs, he had placed many spies in Qingtang City.  Now is the time when these spies come into play, but the lines of communication are blocked.  Lin Zhao thought about it carefully.  Just came up with such a chain plan.  Ali Gu was first released to confuse the Tibetan people and provoke internal disputes among them.  Then they would naturally send envoys to negotiate peace and lure Tubo into sending troops to regain the niche valley.  At the same time, the required information was successfully brought back from Qingtang City.  The content is rich, and it is by no means a trivial matter like Ali Gu and Lin Bu being at odds with each other.  There are also the deployment of troops with Tibet, the attitude and determination of the Tibetan nobles, and even contacts with other tribes in the west.  At the same time, Lin Zhao also explained many important arrangements to them, and several years of preparation could finally come in handy.  these things.  It will be of great use in the subsequent battle against Tubo.  Of course, when the envoys of the Song Dynasty went there, the Tibetan people would definitely guard them. However, there was a very secret communication method between the spies and the envoys, and they were not noticed.  Everything went smoothly and happened one by one according to Lin Zhao's prediction.  "The final result is that Su Nan Dangzheng led an army of 10,000 people, and the deputy general was Lin Bubi. The strength was basically evenly matched." Zhong Shidao reported a very important situation.  "Okay. If that's the case, then get ready!" Lin Zhao pondered slightly and added: "Watch their reactions, it's best to find some excuses from them, so that we can attack Hehuang logically to avoid being attacked.  People say betrayal is very important. " "Okay, Brother Dongyang will definitely win this battle!" Lin Zhao's current identity is Zheng Guogong, General Yunhui, Shaanxi Road Xuanfu.  It can be said that he has a high position and great authority.  There are many differences between Zhongshi Dao and him, but the two of them had a sworn relationship with Jinlan, so their titles were naturally more casual.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t have any objections to this, but liked it very much. The more so, the closer the relationship with the Zhong family in Qingjian City became.?Tight.  This is a good thing that can only be wished for!  "Is this an exhaustive plan?" Lin Zhao shook his head lightly: "They just took advantage of the Tibetan people's eagerness, and they underestimated the Song Dynasty emperor's determination to expand the territory and capture Hehuang." To be honest, this is  For a while, Lin Zhao was most worried about this issue.  Fortunately, Zhao Xu did not disappoint. So far, he is still supporting the war in the northwest despite the pressure.  But Lin Zhao knew that he had to speed up his pace.  Jiaozhi will fight fiercely in the south, and Zhao Xu may not be able to remain completely unswayed.  Fortunately, the Tubo people were worried that after the Song Dynasty ended the war with Jiaozhi, they would turn their guns against them and seize the time to take back the niche valley. Otherwise, how would they have a chance?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After some stimulating arguments, Su Nan Dangzheng was fortunate enough to become the general guarding the eastern border.  Come and take over the niche valley.  How could Lin Bubi tolerate such a situation?  Not only did they appoint their own people as deputy generals, they even had to occupy half of the troops.  The army does not have a unified ownership, and internal fighting is fierce. You can imagine how dangerous this is.  But the current situation in Tubo is like this. If you want to change it, you are helpless!  Not only that, before leaving, Lin Bubi specially summoned the deputy general to the house to give instructions. No one knew what he said.  A clear fact is that on the way east, the two groups of people competed with each other and there was no coordination at all.  Finally arrived at the niche valley, and Song Jun cooperated in the handover.  The people of the Song Dynasty kept their promise, and only a thousand people were left in the niche valley. The two of them first showed disdain for the worried Qing Yi's ghost seal, and then they refused to obey the other.  Since Su Nan was the commander-in-chief and came from a famous family, he was very dissatisfied with his lieutenants, so his attitude and treatment were naturally very poor.  Especially the fine wine and food left by the people of the Song Dynasty were only enough for ordinary people to eat and drink.  The weather is cold and the soldiers have traveled a long distance. Who doesn¡¯t want to eat meat and drink wine from a big bowl?  Both groups of equally matched Tibetan soldiers wanted to keep the food and wine for themselves.  There was a fierce fight between them. In the end, Su Nan Dangzheng took a tough stance and grabbed the things in his hands.  Lieutenant General Sangji Tsering was a smart man. He keenly discovered a problem. This was the strategy of the Song Dynasty.  They specially left only half of the food and wine in order to provoke injustice and trigger internal fighting among the Tubo people.  He even felt that when the thousand Song troops left, the smile on their lips was sinister.  It seems that what Prince Lin Bubi said is right. The people of the Song Dynasty are really insidious and cunning, so they must have bad intentions this time.  Negotiating peace with them is definitely seeking skin from a tiger. The prince is right. Taking advantage of the Xixia people's opportunity to send troops, they can send troops together to defeat the Song Dynasty and even recapture Hezhou. This is the right way.  "What's so great about you, Su Nan, guarding the niche valley?"  If we can capture Hezhou, it will be equivalent to becoming a prince!  Sangyi Tsering became more certain about what he had told Prince Lin Bubi.  Isn¡¯t it just some wine and food?  Not getting it actually arouses the anger of the soldiers, so that they can be more powerful when they lift the butcher's knife. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Bear it!  Sanchi Tsering endured the resentment in his heart and returned to the camp, silently waiting for the arrival of night!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Song Dynasty general who stayed in Gong Valley to take over the handover with the Tubo people was Zhao Yuankai. Because of his heroic performance in the Battle of Tabaicheng, he persisted  He fought against Jing Sili, was seriously injured, and made great achievements.  While the imperial court awarded him a reward, Lin Zhao also attached great importance to him, and he also participated in important events such as guarding the niche valley.  However, when news suddenly came from Qinzhou that General Lin, the envoy of Xuanfu, wanted to negotiate peace with Tubo, he was still confused and confused.  However, the above arrangements were not something that a lower-level general like him could question, so he couldn't say much.  All we can do is obey the orders silently and stand guard in the niche valley for the last time.  The handover task fell on him, but General Lin came with two special orders.  What are you doing deliberately leaving enough food and wine to feed five thousand people?  When he saw the Tubo people fighting over food and wine, Zhao Yuankai understood that the general was trying to provoke discord among the Tubo armies in the niche valley.  As for the purpose, it should be to allow him to leave calmly and ensure the safety of Hezhou's front line, at least this is what Zhao Yuankai thinks.  But before leaving, General Lin's order came again, telling him to set up an empty camp at night, leaving only a few people to guard it.  The remaining people had to hide in the dense forest near the camp.  What is this doing?  Are you afraid of a surprise attack by the Tibetans?  Haven't peace talks already started?  As for that?  How can you bear to leave your tent and hide in a dense forest during a long cold winter night without being allowed to light a fire?  But if you think about it carefully, General Lin can't play tricks on himself. The military orders are like mountains, so he can just carry them out as usual.  At night, stay in the woods and starve and freezeWhen Zhao Yuankai and nearly a thousand soldiers saw the cavalry breaking through the tranquility of the night and heading towards their camp, they had no complaints in their hearts.  Zhao Yuankai watched helplessly as his camp burst into flames, and the few remaining soldiers let out pitiful shouts!  It turned out that there was really a secret camp, and the Tubo people betrayed their faith and came to attack his camp.  General Lin is such a prophet and a miraculous strategist!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 582: The Second Attack in the Valley

    Where is the magic plan?  Lin Zhao felt that the Tubo people were too cooperative, so he brought a pillow if he wanted to sleep.  What does he need most now?  Excuse!  After all, an envoy was sent to Qingtang City. Although the peace talks were a strategy and a way to deceive the other party, they were inevitably associated with the words "treachery" and the impact was not very good.  But if it was because Tubo was restless and unappreciative and bit back, then the Song Dynasty's invasion of Tubo would be completely aboveboard and logical.  If you don¡¯t have an excuse, you need to create one!  So he deliberately let Zhao Yuankai keep a small amount of wine and meat to stir up discord among the Tibetan army in the niche valley, and even deliberately directed hatred towards the Song people.  If the Tibetans take action, then they will have an excuse.  Of course, if the Tubo people politely stand still, then they can only make up and act on their own.  Zhao Yuankai¡¯s thousand troops are the best excuse. If there is a night attack on the camp, the Tubo people will naturally be blamed.  Lin Zhao had already prepared the actors to play the Tubo gangsters, but found that they were unnecessary. The Tubo people cooperated and did it themselves.  After nightfall, Sangye Tsering, who had endured it for a day, took action. He led his five thousand troops to attack Zhao Yuankai's headquarters, and further attacked Tabaicheng.  This is what Lin Bubi meant, and the purpose was to provoke a war between the Song Dynasty and Tubo.  Anyway, the Song army and Xixia had already begun to clash with each other, which happened to cause Xixia and Tubo to join forces to attack the Song Dynasty.  He put forward this opinion, but no one agreed. Now it will be turned into a fact.  Regardless of whether Zan Pu, Ali Gu, and Qing Yi Jie Gui Zhang are willing to do so, war is an inevitable fact and they must all accept it.  Lin Bubi was also driven into panic, so he took such an extreme approach to force his father and Ali Gu to accept it, while at the same time expressing his dissatisfaction and drawing closer to Xixia.  Sangye Tsering is the executor of this plan. He doesn¡¯t care who the commander of the Gong Valley camp is, and it doesn¡¯t matter if Su Nan is the commander.  As long as there are people of your own among them.  As long as the war breaks out, no matter whose subordinates are, they will be forced to participate in the war.  Su Nan was in charge, and Ali Gu was busy pursuing his own goals, fighting desperately, paying casualties, and even his life.     that's enough!  Sangye Tsering was Lin Bubi¡¯s loyal confidant.  Jia Yi was suppressed by Su Nan Dangzheng on the way, so he carried out the task assigned by the prince to the letter.  When the Song army camp was attacked at night, the guarding soldiers would be quickly eliminated, setting fire to the camp and trampling the camp with horses.  How big can a camp with a thousand people stationed be?  The Tubo soldiers quickly looked around and found the Song soldiers.  There were only thirty or forty people plus the corpses.  Fell into a trap!  Seeing this situation, Sangye Tsering suddenly panicked!  Did the Song army expect that he would come back and attack at night?  Why was an empty camp set up?  The Song army spent a lot of time, naturally it was not just to avoid the attack, so Looking at the raging fire burning in the camp, beyond the firelight was the vast woods, pitch black.  Sanchi Tsering felt intense panic in his heart.  "Quickly put out the fire!" At this time, he had realized how stupid it was to set the fire.  Unfortunately it was too late.  The camp was mostly made of wood and leather. These things are most likely to catch fire. Now they are burning and cannot be easily extinguished.  In the light of the fire, the five thousand Tubo soldiers were like lambs waiting to be slaughtered. In the dark night, a bloody mouth had opened and they rushed towards them.  Escape!  It's too late.  From the moment they stepped into the camp and set fire to it, the outcome was doomed.  Zhao Yuankai in the dense forest was observing every move of the Tubo people from a distance. The camp was attacked, but his main force was still there.  But he didn't know how many troops the opponent had. After all, the thousand men in his hands were still too few, and the medical records were thin.  He didn't dare to take risks easily.  Zhao Yuankai was regretting when he suddenly heard the sound of whooshing in the woods, howling in pain, and the neighing of war horses.  In the light of fire.  Tibetan soldiers kept falling off their horses.  Needless to say, General Lin must have taken action!  Sangye Tsering wanted to break out of the encirclement, but among the arrows all over the sky, he didn¡¯t know where to escape?  As for counterattack, in the dark night, he couldn't even see where the enemy was.  And they, illuminated by the raging fire in the camp, became living targets for the opposing archers.  This kind of shooting does not require any superb archery skills, just shoot at the crowd in the fire.  Sangyi Tsering was not spared. The moment the arrow hit the ground, he knew that Prince Lin Bubi had miscalculated. Except for Qingyi Jiegui Zhang, almost all the Tubo people had made a mistake.  "The Song Army has absolutely no intention of truce. It's just a trick to deceive the enemy. It's ridiculous that he got into someone else's pocket first."Su Nan Dangzheng in the Valley of the Gods is definitely doomed, Qingtang City, and even the whole of Tubo are doomed!  He really wanted to bring this news back to Tubo, tell Prince Lin Bubi, tell Zampu, and let them take precautions.  At the very least, Su Nan Dangzheng of the niche valley was informed that he was willing to put aside his past grudges on this matter Unfortunately, he never had the chance again. In the panic, the war horse was frightened and the horse's hoof stepped heavily on his chest.  When the sound of the sternum breaking came, Sangye Tsering closed his eyes!  This is a one-sided fight!  Five thousand Tubo people were strangled in the arrow array of the Song army. After the arrow rain, countless torches were lit in the woods, surrounding all the Tubo people.  No one escapes, they are all destined to die here.  As for the corpse, it will soon become a meal for the beasts of the forest.  Zhao Yuankai also took the opportunity to rush over, wanting to join him in launching a counterattack.  But when we arrived, we discovered that the battle was over.  "General Lin!" Zhao Yuankai saw Lin Zhao surrounded by soldiers in the forest.  "Yuan Kai, you did a good job!" "It's all the general's clever calculations. The general is just following orders!" This was a completely unexpected gain. Lin Zhao was also quite surprised, but he did not deny the flattery of his subordinates.  Increasing his prestige in the military and improving the recognition of his officers and soldiers is what he has always dreamed of.  "Okay, the things here have been completed, it's time to go to the niche valley! How can the Tibetan people eat for free if they write about food and wine? They have to spit it out!" Lin Zhao said: "General Zhao, you are the most familiar with the niche valley camp, and now we are ordered to  As the vanguard guide, Zhong Shidao will then raid the niche valley and annihilate all the Tibetan troops." "I obey!" How could Zhao Yuankai let go of such a good opportunity to make a contribution?  But he also knew that this was just the beginning.  General Lin appears here.  That means that the Tubo people's nightmare has begun.  "Uncle Yi, I will be there soon. I hope to see your fruitful results at dawn!" Zhong Shidao cupped his fists and said, "I will never disgrace my life!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The niche valley is a long and narrow valley bottom. Previously, Qingyi Jie Guizhang was guarding a dangerous place in it, with only one tent.  But this time.  If Tubo has learned its lesson, it intends to divide its troops and station them.  The most important thing is that Ali Gu and Lin Bubi are at odds. The two groups of soldiers are in the same camp together, so there will inevitably be some friction. It might be better to separate. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Furthermore, there are two camps.  They can also echo each other and protect their horns, which is indeed beneficial from a military defense perspective.  So, two camps were set up at the east and west ends of the niche valley.  Su Nan Dangzheng was stationed in the west, while Sangyi Tsering was stationed at the mouth of the valley in the east, which was the front line facing the Song army.  It can also be regarded as a disguised hair arrangement.  The soldiers complained a little and felt that they were being suppressed everywhere, but Sangyi Tsering didn't think so. On the contrary, it was convenient to send troops directly to Baicheng.  The two camps are separated by some distance, and there is a mountain col in the middle, which just blocks the view.  Especially in the dark night, contact is even more severed.  At the west camp, Su Nan was distributing the wine and food left by the Song Dynasty to his subordinates.  I also gave some thought to Sangye Tsering.  They were all Tubo people anyway, and it seemed not good to go too far. He planned to share some of the food and wine with the camp in the east, as a token of pity for them and give them charity.  When Su Nan and more than a dozen of Zheng Zheng¡¯s men arrived at the east camp carrying things, they found something strange.  The camp was too quiet, after all, there were five thousand people.  Especially when you first arrive, how can you all sleep peacefully?  There were sentries patrolling the camp, and some people caught things.  However, the number of sentries and guards was obviously somewhat sparse, and the entire camp gave off a strange feeling.  Some sharp-eyed soldiers noticed.  Most of the war horses in the camp were gone.  Could it be that General Sanchi Tsering went out with his army?  This scheming soldier saw a problem, but remained calm and did not point it out.  After putting down his things, he hurried back to report to Su Nan Dangzheng.  "What? Sangye Tsering went out with an army?" Su Nan Dangzheng was greatly surprised after hearing the news!  "I'm not sure, but the camp in the east is quite quiet, and the war horses have disappeared, so it's very possible I'm a small talker, so naturally I can't explore in detail." Su Nan Dangzheng was secretly frightened, no matter what, he said that he was a niche  The general of the valley and the mobilization of the army all have to go through themselves.  Sangye Tsering went out privately with his troops. What was going on?  Also, where did he lead his troops?  This is the most important.  You must go take a look and confirm the situation!  Su Nan Dangzheng immediately led a group of men and hurried to Dongying.  When the few guards left behind by Sangye Tsering saw Su Nan Dangzheng coming in person, they knew they could not stop him, so they simply stopped him.??It took no effort.  After Su Nan Dangzheng broke into the camp directly, every tent was empty. Where were the soldiers?  Sangye Tsering was also missing.  Thousands of war horses were also missing.  As expected, Sangye Tsering acted privately?  "Where are they going?" Su Nan Dangzheng suddenly became furious. This was a behavior that did not take him seriously at all.  Furthermore, what are the consequences?  As a general, he knew nothing and didn't even have the slightest response or precaution.  What should we do if something unexpected happens?  "I don't know. The general just left with his troops. He didn't say where he was going. I don't know!" Su Nan Dangzheng asked several people in a row, but the answers were all the same. He gradually realized that the matter was a bit serious.  .  The two camps are invisible across the mountain col, but if four to five thousand war horses run past, you can feel the loud noise and vibrations on the ground, but you know nothing about it.  It was obvious that Sanchi Tsering deliberately concealed this from himself.  They must have led the war horses and walked far away quietly before riding away.  Where has this guy gone?  Do you think that with Lin Bubi's support, you don't take me seriously at all?  So late at night, where did you go?  What should I do if I dig out a trap?  Su Nan Dangzheng believed that Sangye Tsering left without saying goodbye. This matter was no longer a hypothesis, but probably a fait accompli.     what to do?  Su Nan Dangzheng suddenly became restless, thinking about Sanchi Tsering's possible actions.  At this moment, vibrations came from a distance, getting closer and louder.  "It's the sound of horse hooves!" He immediately reacted.  Su Nan Dangzheng's heart moved. Is Sangye Tsering back?  It's just that in the dark night, you can only hear the sound of horse hooves and feel the slight vibration of the earth, but you can't clearly see the identity of the cavalry.  Su Nan Dangzheng prayed secretly, hoping that Sangye Tsering would come back.  If it were someone else, the consequences might be disastrous.  This is a very dangerous situation. There are only a hundred or ten people in the eastern camp, and most of the people are in the western camp.  There was no time to notify them, and even if they discovered an abnormality through the sound of horse hooves, they had no time to rush over and could not organize an effective defense.  We can only leave everything to fate, let¡¯s see who is coming!  Su Nan Dangzheng felt very regretful. If he had known that he should have stationed himself in the east, or strengthened the area, he would not have allowed Sanchi Tsering to cause such a big mess under his nose.  But now it's too late, the situation is very dangerous.  Su Nan Dangzheng watched the cavalry getting closer and closer. Finally, under the light of the lights, he could clearly see the identity of the cavalry rushing towards them.  It¡¯s not the clothes of the Tubo people, butbut Su Nan Dangzheng¡¯s eyes opened wide, and he finally saw clearly the identity of the visitor.  It¡¯s the Song Dynasty cavalry that¡¯s coming!  It¡¯s over, it¡¯s completely over!  At this time, Su Nan Dangzheng finally remembered Qingyi Jie Guizhang's worries, which now seemed completely justified.  Song Jun is indeed unkind, and Lin Zhao is even more scheming. This place in the Valley is obviously a trap!  But now I realize it¡¯s too late!  There is no time to organize resistance. Once the entrance of the valley to the east is lost, the entire niche valley will be completely lost again and fall into the hands of the Song army.     well!  By the way, what did Sanchi Tsering do?  Did he go out on his own initiative to stop the Song army?  Is it necessary to be so mysterious?  Socould it be that Sangye Tsering had some collusion with people from the Song Dynasty?  If so, the inside should be in harmony with the outside This explanation seems to be logical By the way, Sangye Tsering is Lin Bubi's person. Could it be that Lin Bubi had some collusion with the people of the Song Dynasty?  It doesn't make sense. In an instant, many thoughts passed through Su Nan Dangzheng's mind.  Before I had time to think about it, the Song Army¡¯s war horses had already arrived.  At this time, there is no way out. The only option is to fight bloody battles with the Song army to see if they can take back the camp to the west and gain a chance of survival!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 583: Soldiers Arrive at the City

    After all, Su Nan Dangzheng was unlucky. Just when he was about to step onto the edge of the Western Camp, an arrow pierced his back and he fell off his horse with regret.  The Tibetan soldiers in the Western Camp had noticed that something had happened and were investigating what happened. Before they could form a defensive formation, the sound of horse hooves and the cry of killing had already arrived.  Before I could figure out what was going on, I saw a man hit by an arrow and falling from his horse.  The torch was burning high at the entrance of the camp, and Su Nan's face was clearly visible in the firelight.  The general is dead!  This was another huge blow to the already chaotic Tibetan army.  The situation was already bad, and now it was leaderless, making the situation even more chaotic.  Seeing the general killed in battle was a huge psychological shock. After the panic, there was fear. The Tibetan soldiers suddenly lost their morale and fled in all directions. How could they resist?  Faced with the fierce hacking and killing by the Song Army¡¯s cavalry, they had no way to escape. Most of them instantly became dead souls under the sword, and only a handful of them escaped.  At dawn, Lin Zhao rushed to the niche valley.  The two camps have been razed to the ground, with smoke still rising from the ashes and not yet completely burned out.  "General, the enemy troops were almost completely wiped out, and only a few escaped!" Zhong Shidao saw the commander and came to report the results of the battle.  This time, because the occasion was formal, the title given to Lin Zhao naturally changed slightly.  "Well done!" After cutting through the mess with a quick knife, it was already good for Guan Gu to achieve such a harvest. Lin Zhao nodded in approval.  As Master Zhong gets older, he is already able to take charge of his own duties.  Cultivating such generals as early as possible would be a good thing for the Song Dynasty and for themselves.  "Those people who escaped?" Zhong Shidao was a little worried. After all, the Tubo army was not completely wiped out.  Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Don't worry. It's just a rare case. In this vast snowy field, can you walk back to Qingtang City on two legs? Even if one or two cavalry escape, what can you do? In this vast snowy field? There is no food.  "Forage, there is little chance of survival." "But" Lin Zhao changed the topic and said: "For the sake of caution, we immediately attacked Qingtang City and attacked the Tibetan people before they could send the news back.  Caught off guard. " "Yes!" Zhong Shidao immediately gave the order and the army was ready to set off.  Using a sled has a certain advantage in speed, so I believe it can be done.  "What should we do with the niche valley? Do we need people to guard it?" "The terrain of the niche valley is for Hehuang to defend against invading enemies from the east. There is no defensive value to the west" Lin Zhao glanced at the nearby terrain and said: "  Besides, our vanguard is going to Qingtang City. This place has been included in the territory of the Song Dynasty, so there is no need for a large army to defend it. Just leave a thousand people to clean the battlefield and ensure the smooth flow of supplies. " "Yes!" Zhong Shidao agreed immediately.  Then he took his troops and headed west immediately.  On the vast snowfield, thousands of sleds are traveling quickly.  There are two horses in front of each sleigh, and the speed is much faster.  In the battle of Gonggu, thousands of horses were captured, which just made up for the Song army's shortage of horses.  With horses and sleds, the snow, which was originally the biggest obstacle, has become the most convenient and fastest transportation channel.  There is less friction on thick snow, so the speed is naturally very fast, and the sled has a large area and a large transportation capacity.  Transporting soldiers is still a trivial matter. The most important things are food, grass and some ordnance.  Going deep into Hehuang, it is winter again, and what we are most afraid of is food and logistical supplies.  With the sled, a rapid transportation channel can be set up between Qinzhou, Hezhou and Qingtang City.  As for the cold weather, it no longer became the enemy of the Song Dynasty people.  No need to wear leather clothes, just cotton-padded clothes on board.  In recent years, cotton cultivation led by the Meng family has been carried out in many places in the Song Dynasty.  In the first five years of Xining, food crops could not be grown due to drought.  However, cotton is drought-resistant. The Meng family promoted planting in the Jianghuai area. Later, they exchanged grain for cotton, saving many people's lives. While doing good deeds, they also produced a lot of cotton.  When Lin Zhao went to the northwest, he asked a business to sew cotton clothes and then transport them to the northwest. ????????????? In winter, it happened to be a magical weapon for the soldiers of the Song Army to keep out the cold.  Cold resistance is no longer the preserve of the Tubo people who are wrapped in animal skins, allowing the Song army to fight calmly in the cold winter and maintain combat effectiveness.  These are things the Tubo people never thought of!  In fact, whether it was Ali Gu or Lin Bubi, or even Dong Zhan and the clear-minded Qing Yi who formed a ghost chapter, they all ignored one problem, that is, they overestimated and underestimated the Song army.  Of course, this is mainly due to stereotyped thinking.  The weather in winter is very cold and the roads are inconvenient, making it difficult to carry out large-scale expeditions.  They recognized this in time and believed that it was impossible for the Song army to attack Qingtang City in a short period of time, so they did not have a strong sense of crisis in their attitude.  Qingyi only formed a ghost seal because going to the niche valley would be risky, but he did not think that the Song army would enter in a short time.?Qingtang City.  If this is really possible, it should be after the beginning of spring.  Fixed thinking kills people!  The Tubo people obviously thought wrong. The Song army came, and it came earlier and faster than expected!  After coming to Gong Valley, there are Tubo tribes or towns along the way, but they are all far away from each other.  These towns were unprepared. They did not expect that the Song army would suddenly appear in the hinterland of Hehuang, so they were the first to be attacked.  One tribe was attacked, and another tribe was attacked The Song army was very fast. When a tribe was attacked, they wanted to convey the news of the Song army's attack to the neighboring tribes, and then handed it over to Qingtang City.  .  However, their speed was never faster than the Song Dynasty people, so the warning signal was completely in vain and could not be transmitted at all.  In this way, the Song army rushed directly into the bottom of Hehuang Valley along a straight line.  In the mountains and forests beyond the valley bottom, there were many Tubo and Qiang tribes, but Lin Zhao ignored them. Now was not the time to care about them. As long as Qingtang City was captured, the effect would be better.  Zhong Shidao led the forward of the Song Army so fast that the supply line behind them could hardly keep up.  Fortunately, those who plundered along the way were all large Tubo tribes. They raised many cattle and sheep and had relatively abundant material reserves.  It just supplemented the needs of the Song army, thus actually forming the effect of supporting war with war.  In this way, with the Tubo people unprepared, the Song army came directly to Qingtang City.  Fortunately, Qingyi was careful with the ghost chapter.  Peripheral vigilance is more cautious.  Otherwise, it is really possible for the Song army to directly raid Qingtang City.  The forward of the Song Army was discovered dozens of miles away from Qingtang City!  They failed to capture Qingtang City by surprise.  But the deterrent effect it had was quite huge.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang immediately mobilized a large army to stop the Song army, and the war broke out very close to Qingtang City.  Standing on the top of the mountain, you can vaguely see the majestic city walls of Qingtang City, the ruling center of Hehuang. If you capture him, you will almost control most of this fertile river valley.  Lin Zhao sighed softly: "It's still the same city, but after a long separation, the identity is different. The state of mind is completely different. Time has passed and things have changed. This saying is true." "Yes!" said Master Zhong.  He nodded and said: "But it's a pity that we couldn't directly attack the city after all!" "Be content, we drove straight in in the shortest time and it was already very smooth. What else can we do? Is it possible that the other party has no ability to resist at all? It doesn't take much effort.  Are you defeated by me?" Lin Zhao smiled and shook his head, sharing his sense of satisfaction with Zhong Shidao.  Then he said in a deep voice: "Actually, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes it is not necessarily the best to attack the city with troops. Once we surround Qingtang City, the Tubo people have only one choice. They will fight us desperately, even if we capture it.  The price paid is also very heavy, and the gain is not worth the loss! Although there are no troops approaching the city, the corresponding deterrence has been achieved, and it is still increasing. However, they have not yet been surrounded, and they have a choice.  If we don't have enough room, it will be difficult for them to be united, and their situation will be even more difficult, which will be of great benefit to us in attacking the city." "Brother Dongyang, this is a technique to attack the heart!"  Laugh, he was the vanguard in this battle, and the journey went very smoothly.  This battle was really comfortable and smooth.  "No, that's the truth. This is the same as the encirclement of the master, but I simply don't encircle, so that the people inside will feel the pressure and jump out to make room. This is naturally the best." Lin Zhao smiled.  , there is nothing to be proud of. The Battle of Hehuang has gone smoothly so far. If it is finally completed successfully, then the day for him to return to Bianjing in another identity will be getting closer.  Turning your eyes back to Qingtang City, I¡¯m afraid the city is already a little chaotic, right?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Song Army suddenly came to Qingtang City  , the news came that the Tubo Dynasty was like a big earthquake, and everyone was shocked and confused.  Especially Ali Gu and Lin Bubi, both of them were ashen-faced. They were sure that the Song Army would not take the initiative to invade.  Are you even looking for an opportunity to bite back and explain the final result?  They got the news when the Song army was already approaching the city.  What's going on?  Danger quickly spread throughout the city, and Tubo was facing a huge crisis, which could be said to be at a critical moment of life and death.  Dong Xiangqiang calmed himself down and asked: "Where are the Song army's front lines? Is there any resistance?" "Thirty miles east of Qingtang City, a large army has come to intercept them, but they may not be able to stop them!" Qingyi Jiegui  Zhang felt very uncomfortable.  Obviously, this was Lin Zhao's handiwork.  I always felt that he had bad intentions, but he was lucky,They misestimated the time of the Song Army's action, which led to such a tragedy.  "How could this happen? Didn't the Song Army obviously want peace talks? Why did it suddenly launch an attack?" Lin Bubi was very angry, and then asked loudly: "Ali Gu, tell me, what is going on?" "What?  What's going on? It's obviously Song Jun's betrayal!" As the initial mediator of the peace talks, Ali Gu felt unhappy.  Although things are urgent outside, some responsibilities still need to be cleared.  "Isn't Su Nan Dangzheng guarding the niche valley? How could the Song army easily break through the defense line and appear in Qingtang City so quickly? Can you give a reasonable explanation?" Lin Bubi was aggressive, but in his heart  It is suspected that Aligu may have colluded with the Song people.  Of course, most of them are just throwing dirty water.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang shook his head gently, Ni Gu?  The fact that the Song Army can appear here means that the niche valley has been wiped out.  As for the 10,000 defenders, they should and will always "You still have the nerve to say it? What is the banner of the Song Army? Are you saying that our Tubo is treacherous?" Ali said coldly: "The Song Army has an excuse, you know  What is it? It was because Sangyi Tsering was chasing the Song army, but he was discovered and beaten to death My brother is indeed the commander, but who made the mistake? Poor Su Nan was still young.  So far, there is no news, life and death are uncertain, what should I say? "Who is at fault?" Ali Gu asked a series of questions, and Lin Bubi was speechless.  That seems to be the case.  Things were far more complicated than I thought. The decision to attack Song Jun was really too hasty!  Lin Bubi regretted it endlessly, but there was no regret medicine in the world.  Because of his willful and rash actions, he caused such terrible consequences.  For a moment, Ali Gu seemed to have the upper hand, seeing Lin Bubi silent and acting aggressively.  Dong Zhan couldn't stand it anymore. It didn't matter whose fault it was. The Song army had already arrived at the city. It was the time when we needed to unite as one. The two brothers wanted to talk more about each other!  "That's enough!" Dong Zhan said, immediately calming down the scene.  He really couldn't stand it any longer, and this situation must be managed.  "Lin Bubi, you took it upon yourself to let Sangyi Tsering attack the Song army? Are you stupid? How could you be fooled like this?" Dong Xiang cursed a few words, and after a moment he said: "The Song army intends to capture Hehuang.  , have no intention of negotiating with us at all. Their previous actions were completely to deceive us, and now they have revealed their true colors. All they need to send troops is an excuse, an excuse to deceive themselves and others. Even if Sangye Tsering does not go, they will concoct it.  Come up with a suitable excuse." So now, no one should blame anyone.  What is going on between Su Nan Dangzheng and Sangyi Tsering?  Investigate later!  The top priority is to integrate troops and resist the Song army's attack.  "Gui Zhang, how are you? The defense of Qingtang City is pretty good" Dong Fei felt that the person he could rely on most now was an outsider. "The forward of the Song Army is already thirty miles away and will soon reach Qingtang."  As for the city's defense, it is indeed solid at the moment, but we are not completely sure whether it can withstand the Song army's attack and how long it can last!" Qingyi Jie Guizhang said that he was not sure.  Amid the fear, the entire Qingtang City can be said to be in danger.  As for the countermeasures, the reactions of Tubo officials were varied.  Seeing this, one of them hurriedly said: "Zan Pu, if you really can't stand it anymore, how about we retreat to Li Jing City?" "(To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 584: Hold on to Qingtang City

    Lijing City, also known as Lingu City, is another large city in the Hehuang Valley, located to the west of Qingtang City, not far from Qinghai Lake.  After Jiao Si Luo established his foothold in Hehuang, he did a great thing.  He connected Qingtang City, Lijing City, Qing/Haihu and Gaochang into a line and opened up a road.  Qingtang City passes through Hezhou or Lanzhou in the northeast and is connected to the Central Plains, forming a trade route.  This allowed the Central Plains and the Western Regions to once again be connected, and the Silk Road that had been interrupted by the war was reopened.  It is precisely because of this that Hehuang and Tubo became a transit station on the Silk Road and prospered as a result of East-West exchanges.  Of course, it was precisely because of this that Xixia's position in the Silk Road trade was shaken, causing the two countries to have many wars.  The status of Lijing City is also becoming more and more important, in addition to the Silk Road to the northwest and to Gaochang.  To the south, many Tubo tribes were frightened and controlled.  It has become an important city besides Qingtang City.  In the early years, there were many conflicts between Jiao Siluo and Li Lizun. The much-loved Mrs. Qiao and her youngest son Dong Xiang lived in Lijing City.  There were 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers and civilians in the city. It was prosperous and powerful, and no one dared to invade it.  This gave him firm control over the Tubo tribe in the west of Hehuang and the Silk Road.  The reason why Jiao Siluo was able to defeat Li Lizun was also related to this.  In terms of its status, importance, and relationship with Dong Fei, Li Jingcheng had the meaning of accompanying the capital in Tubo. When Qingtang City was in danger, Zanpu often moved to Li Jingcheng to take charge of the overall situation. It seemed logical.  It makes sense for the Tubo minister to propose moving to Lijing City. After all, the Song Army's frontline has reached the vicinity of Qingtang City, which is very dangerous.     Relatively speaking.  Lijing City to the west is safer.  Zamp and the prince are of high status.  How can we easily put ourselves in danger?  This situation.  When the capital of the Central Plains dynasty was attacked, it was reasonable for the ministers to kneel down and ask the emperor to leave.  At this time, the emperor usually has two choices!  Hold on to the city or flee to safety.  As for how to choose, you must first look at the actual situation. If the enemy's troops are really strong and irresistible, then abandon the city and leave, preserve your strength, and leave the green hills without fear of running out of firewood.  Just try to recover.  Of course, whether it can resist is also related to the confidence of the emperor, ministers, and soldiers guarding the city.  Perhaps the enemy was not that powerful, but the emperor and ministers were afraid and wavered, so they abandoned the city and fled.  What are the consequences?  Under such circumstances, morale will inevitably be low, the morale of the army will be disorganized, and the destruction of the city and the loss of the country will be inevitable.  There are many such examples.  During the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty, Li Longji went to Bashu.  Then there was turmoil.  There is also the saying that the emperor moved three times.  Of course, the reason for this was that the enemy army was strong, but the emperor sneaked away first, which undoubtedly chilled the soldiers. How could they think about defending the territory?  There are also emperors who choose to stick to the city, such as the emperor of the Ming Dynasty who defended the country.  As for the Song Dynasty, Prime Minister Kou Zhun forced Zhenzong to personally conquer Chanzhou. The morale of the Song army was greatly boosted, and the invincible Liao army was defeated.  Under such circumstances, with the emperor in the city, the soldiers would naturally have to work extra hard to protect the most noble core of the dynasty.  At the same time, the emperor's bravery and persistence will resonate with the hearts of the soldiers and inspire military morale.  Now, Dong Xiang is also facing such a situation!  Go or not go!  When the opinion was raised, Dong Zhan didn¡¯t know what to say.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang was secretly helpless. If Zanpu left at this time, the whole city would be shaken. The morale of the military and the people would be lost. How to fight against the Song army?  I am afraid that by then, Qingtang City will be destroyed without any attack.  How terrible is it for a country to have its capital city invaded?  A country as big as a river or a river will be lost.  Along the Huangshui River is the most fertile and fertile land.  In this case, the country will be without a country, and Hehuang and Tubo will basically be finished.  Zamp can¡¯t leave!  This is Qingyi Jieguizhang¡¯s opinion, but it¡¯s hard for him to express it.  After all, Qingtang City is in danger. If Zanpu is here, if something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous.  He didn't dare to take risks, he couldn't bear this responsibility.  Even though he was confident that he could guard Qingtang City like an iron barrel, he still didn't dare to take this guarantee.  After all, everything is unexpected. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the unexpected.  He doesn¡¯t want to bear too much pressure, and he doesn¡¯t want his family to be burdened with heavy pressure and risks.  Others can say some things, but he must not say them easily.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang¡¯s eyes fell on Dong Fei. He hoped that Zan Pu would be a tough person who would have the courage to face everything and make a wise decision.  Ali Gu and Lin Bubi also have their own agendas. The most depressing one is Ali Gu. Now he finally realizes a problem: Should Lin Zhao put him back??Well-intentioned.  He could probably understand Lin Zhao's purpose, but there were many things he couldn't control at all, and he inadvertently fell into the trap of others.  Now that he had lost his younger brother Su Nan Dangzheng's life, Ali Gu was very unwilling. He wanted to rush forward and fight Lin Zhao to the death in order to avenge his brother.  But reason tells him that he must be calm now. It is hard to say whether Lin Zhao's opponent is his opponent. The fundamental problem is that there is no opportunity or space to display at all.  Whether or not to stay in Qingtang City has become a question. What should we do?  He also had a small calculation in mind.  Qingtang City is very dangerous, it is safer to go to Lijing City.  This was just one aspect. What Ali Gu thought of was that there was already a Qingyi Jie Guizhang in Qingtang City, and there was no room for him to perform, or even the possibility of taking power.  It¡¯s different when you go to Lijing City, it¡¯s safer there!  Moreover, Lijing City also has a large number of troops, and it can also recruit manpower from nearby tribes to quickly increase its strength.  There are still good intentions, but at such a critical moment and on such an important matter, how can I express my position casually?  If you leave Qingtang City at this time, you will inevitably be called a coward, but if you are criticized by thousands of people, your reputation will be ruined.  You absolutely can't do things like destroying the Great Wall, but if you go there on official business and have a valid reason, that's different.  It's just that this kind of thing requires chance and careful operation.  It's not okay to rush.  Lin Bubi was a little scared.  He has been timid since he was a child.  Especially since the Song army was about to besiege the city, Qingtang City was in danger, which made him very uneasy.  Furthermore, when he heard that Sangye Tsering was the trigger, he became even more frightened.  Although it was something that the people of the Song Dynasty had planned for a long time, after all, it was the trouble caused by his subordinates. Will his father blame him?  Will he be criticized by his subjects?  All the emotions gathered in his heart, and Lin Bubi felt a strong uneasiness in his heart.  The rise and fall of the chest increased significantly.  At the same time, he also considered the issue of power. If everyone stayed in Qingtang City, who would control the army in Lijing City?  That was He Huang's last strength, and it was also a force that could allow people to protect themselves or recover their losses. Who can let it go?  Not only that, even if he fails in the end, with his status as the dual consort of Xixia and Uyghur, he can still sneak away to seek refuge with his uncle.  At least you can save your life and keep your wealth and glory.  If you stay in Qingtang City.  If the city is captured, they will die in battle.  Otherwise, he would become a prisoner of the Song army.  As for perishing with his country, he would not be able to accomplish such a feat.  Suicide is something that requires courage.  ¡°Furthermore, no matter what, I am the prince of Tubo, so I cannot act too cowardly at this time and be underestimated by others.  But after all, it was a big deal, and since I had just made a mistake, I naturally didn't dare to speak easily.  Whether they abandon the city and flee, or hold on for dear life, is not something they can decide.  Everyone's eyes fell on Zan Pu Dong Fei, expecting him to make a decision that would benefit them.  In this situation, Dong Xiang was under the greatest pressure.  Unexpectedly, the Song army came to the city, and Qingtang City received no news at all.  Although there is still Qingtang City that can be defended, the capital city is besieged, which is a huge blow to him, the Lord of Hehuang.  Dong Zang had a feeling that something was wrong with him. He remembered his father's worries when he was dying. As expected, Hehuang was already in danger.  Perhaps Hehuang's foundation will be destroyed in two generations, and it will be ruined in his own hands.  The psychological impact was too great, and Dong Xiang was a little confused and panicked.  However, his reason and Zampu's cultivation told him that no matter how panicked he was, he could not show it, otherwise his subjects and soldiers would panic.  "Gui Zhang, why was there no warning when the Song army advanced? And it was so fast?" Dong Xiang was very confused about this, but he shouldn't ask at this time.  It's just that he doesn't have an idea about big things yet, so he has to change the topic first.  "The Song Army used something called a sled to polish the wood flat, place it on the ice and snow, and pull it up with horses, so the overall speed of the forbidden army was very fast." Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Their forward cavalry moved more quickly  It was very fast, and every time it attacked the tribal camp with lightning speed Each tribe believed that there would be no danger in winter, so the defense was very lax, so that the Song Army marched straight in" Dong Xiang smiled bitterly in his heart, and everyone  What's wrong with the tribes and the guards of the towns along the way?  It's wrong for them to think this way, but why don't they think so themselves?  It seems that the Song Army has spent a lot of effort to make such exquisite things, but other than that, are there any sharp weapons that can be put into the battlefield?  As for the determination of the Song Dynasty, even if they went to war with Xixia and Jiaozhi at the same time, they still dared to go deep into Hehuang, which is very revealing.  The Song army had the intention of destroying the country.As a result, there is no possibility of signing an alliance under the city.  Then there are two possibilities, either to escape or to fight to the end.  After temporarily avoiding Li Jingcheng, this unavoidable issue becomes more and more important.  How to decide?  Dong Xiang wanted to think of his father, the great Zanpujiao Siluo.  That year, my father was already seriously ill, and the Xixia Prime Minister Wu Zang and others continued to invade Hehuang and encroached on a lot of land.  Because Zanpu was seriously ill and internally unstable, he had been relatively tolerant, so that the Xixia people had been arrogant.  At this time, a major event occurred in Xixia.  Li Liangzuo, a young princess of Xixia, killed Wu Zang and gained power.  A teenage boy who was originally nothing to worry about, but he didn¡¯t expect that this kid had inherited the ruthlessness of his father, Li Yuanhao.  As soon as he came on stage, he launched a fierce attack on He Huang.  Especially when I heard that Jiao Siluo was seriously ill, the attack became even more fierce, and he was very likely to take advantage of your illness to kill you.  In such a critical situation, my father forced his sick body to get up from the bed, and climbed to the top of the city with his own support.  When the defenders of Qingtang City saw Zampu personally supervising the battle, their morale was greatly boosted and their morale was lifted. They all fought bravely and finally repelled the Xixia attack.  However, Jiao Siluo exhausted his last bit of energy, ran out of gas and ran out of gas, and died of illness after coming down from the city.  Dong Xiang remembered this very clearly. Even at the moment of his death, his father did not give up and even climbed to the top of the city to boost morale. So what reason did he have to give up?  As soon as he leaves and hands Qingtang City to the Song Army, Hehuang's foundation will be over.  How can I be worthy of my father?  How can we be worthy of the people of Hehuang?  "What's the point of escaping before the war has started?" Dong Xiang lowered his face and asked coldly.  "Zanpu's status is valuable, and the safety of Tubo depends on him. How can he be in danger? Zanpu should go to Lijing City and command the battle!" Dong Xiang shook his head and said: "If you go to Lijing City and are not on the front line, how can you command the battle? Besides,  Doesn't Qingtang City have to be dangerous? The Song army hasn't attacked yet. What if they attack? I believe the Tubo soldiers will hold on to the city. It's safe here.  !" Qingyi Jieguizhang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Zampu is a wise man and he did not disappoint.  "But, Zampu" "Needless to say, if I leave, how can I ask the soldiers to hold on to the city? If I leave, won't the morale of the army be in chaos? The country in the east has been lost in such a mysterious way, do I still need to  Will you give Qingtang City to the Song Army again?" Dong Fei said firmly: "That's why I won't leave. I will stick to Qingtang City with the soldiers, resist the Song Army, look for opportunities to counterattack, and regain the lost ground!" "Zanpu, but Wan!  "One" "You don't even have this determination? The Song Army is here today. You said Qingtang City is not safe. But if they go to Lijing City, where will they go?"  He said coldly: "From now on, no one is allowed to talk about abandoning the city. Everyone must be united and stick to Qingtang City." "Yes!" Everyone saw that Zanpu was now determined, even if he had some thoughts in his heart,  It¡¯s hard to say anything else.  I just pray secretly that I must hold on to the city, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous!  Dong Zhan said attentively one word at a time: "Qingyi Jie Guizhang, Qingtang City will be handed over to you. The lives of Zanpu and the soldiers and civilians in the city, as well as the future of Tubo, will be placed in your hands. Do you have confidence?"  "I will do my best to defend Qingtang City to the death!" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature for better and faster updates!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 585: Soft Persimmon

    Swear to the death to defend Qingtang City!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang can do it, but he cannot guarantee 100% that Qingtang City will be safe and sound.  Because the opponent is Lin Zhao, an unpredictable and terrifying opponent. Who knows what clever tricks he will inadvertently have?  With this person, everything is possible!  If it still cannot be defended in the end, then Tubo's national destiny will end here.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang did not dare to speak out about the worries and lack of confidence in his heart.  Otherwise, the morale of the military will be shaken and the situation will become even worse.  As for not reporting what he knew and lying to his superiors, it doesn't matter anymore.  I believe that Zanpu is aware of the risks and possible results. What is needed at this time is tacit understanding and tacit support and cooperation between the emperor and his ministers.  In short, just make every effort to defend the city.  He wanted to see what Lin Zhao could do?  This is a head-on showdown between two people, and it is also the final peak showdown.  If he wins, then the shame of traveling to Baicheng will disappear. It will definitely be a happy thing to avenge one's shame.  If you lose, you will use your life to repay Zamp's kindness, and disappear together with the Tubo Dynasty, and everything will be over.  Between life and death, is it nothing more than this?  Qingyi Jieguizhang has long been pessimistic.  !  After leaving the palace, he stopped setting up city defenses. Although the Song army was still dozens of miles away, Gui Zhang knew very well that without a tall city wall, it could not stop the Song army's front.  It is only a matter of time before the army reaches the city. The city walls need to be reinforced and the city defense needs to be cautious.  Fortunately, the food and grass reserves in the city are pretty good, so we can last long enough.  The outcome of this war may be determined by time.  How long can you hold on here?  How long can Lin Zhao hold on?  Expedition with labor force.  The transportation of grain and grass is definitely a very troublesome matter.  Something that costs a lot of money.  How long can the Song Army persist at such a price?  The competition is the endurance of both sides.  In fact, the most vulnerable part of the Song Army may be the food road. If the Song Army's food road can be cut off, maybe they will collapse without a fight.  However, the main forces of Tubo were concentrated in Qingtang City and the western region, and they did not have the troops to invade the Song army's food routes.  As for the remaining tribes on the way, there were some remaining tribes, such as Dong Xiang¡¯s other brother Mo Xiangjiao and Wen Na Zhi Yingcheng from Miaochuan City.  The strength of these people did not suffer much loss, and the Song army seemed to intend to avoid these large tribes.  And the messenger went to interact with him, promising rewards and benefits, and stabilizing his position.  For Lin Zhao, the Song army needed to march straight in and conquer Qingtang City as quickly as possible.  As for these tribes, they are not very important, so don't mess with them. If you can recruit them, you can spend more time and money.  Stabilized these people.  The Song army's attack was really a long march, and no heroes were encountered.  As long as Qingtang City is captured.  With Hehuang in hand, these small tribes will naturally obey him.  We are both Tubo people, but in such a critical time, they all have their own agendas and are helping others to do harm. It¡¯s really annoying!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang was helpless. He knew that the facts were doomed and those people could not count on him.  On the other hand, Li Jingcheng is still a large army. Although it is in the rear, it is still possible to go around.  Furthermore, to hold on to the city, in addition to high walls, deep pools, sufficient food and grass, and soldiers who fight bravely, there is another important thing, and that is reinforcements.  It is a tactical need to cooperate with the inside and outside.  At the same time, the presence of reinforcements also inspired the confidence of the soldiers and civilians in the city.  So this army in Li Jingcheng is very important!  The army from Li Jingcheng must be mobilized. The restless tribes in the west are no longer important. As long as Qingtang City is preserved, everything can be taken back.  There are gains and there are losses, that's how it is with everything. At this moment, the overall situation is more important, and the disappearance of a little bit is no longer important.  Under such circumstances, Li Jingcheng needs someone to take charge of the overall situation, but who should do it?  Qingyi Jieguizhang felt that he needed to discuss it carefully with Zanpu.  Although this matter is very urgent, we cannot be hasty. As long as we make a decision and send people out before the Song army surrounds Qingtang City, everything will be done in time.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "General, we are still thirty miles away from Qingtang City!" Zhong Shidao came to report the battle situation to Lin Zhao.  "It's been a long time and there's still no progress?" Lin Zhao asked in a very calm tone, but it made people feel very stressed.  Master Zhong apologized and explained: "Huangshui River is the last barrier of Qingtang City. There is a small town here. The Tubo people hold on very tenaciously. It will take time to break through!" "It's okay. Just attack with all your strength. We can hit Liqing in one go.  Thirty miles from Tangcheng is already quite good. People should know how to be content! " Lin Zhao said: "At this time, it is completely reasonable for the Tubo people to be so persistent. " "General, don't worry, they will definitely do it!  Conquer it as soon as possible!" Master Zhong vowed.100% guaranteed.  "I believe you!" Lin Zhao patted Zhong Shidao on the shoulder and turned to look at the Hehuang sand table behind him.  This is the Hehuang terrain sand table that Wang Shao sent to survey and Shen Kuo made by himself. When it came, Lin Zhao took it apart and pulled it on a sled for use at any time.  After all, the three-dimensional map is much more convenient to look at than the inaccurate map, and it is easier to make accurate judgments at any time.  "Uncle Yi, Qingtang City is important, but it is definitely not easy to fight!" Zhong Shidao nodded and said: "This is the capital city of Hehuang. The city is already tall. The Tubo people will definitely hold on to it to the death. It is definitely difficult. Back then,  Li Liangzuo once personally led an army to attack the city, but ultimately failed" "Don't worry about Qingtang City for now. Fighting requires strategy. The basic principle is to deal with the difficult first and then the easy." Lin Zhao smiled and said: "Of course.  , It can also be said to be a soft persimmon! " "This is how it should be. It's easy to knock out teeth if you bite a hard bone!" Zhong Shidao joked, and the tense atmosphere eased slightly.  "By the way, what's the situation over there in Qingtang City? Is there any news!" In line with the principle of knowing oneself and the enemy and being victorious in every battle, Lin Zhaoxian asked for information.  "Someone suggested that Zanpu Dong Xiang leave Qingtang City and temporarily avoid Lijing City, but Dong Xiang rejected it and said that he would stick to Qingtang City." Master Zhong said: "Currently, Qingyi Jieguizhang is the main general and is responsible for guarding  The city is currently stepping up its defenses. " "Well, very good!" The Tibetan side is currently heavily defended. In this case, there is still information that can be delivered.  Although Lin Zhao didn't know what methods the people below used, he was very satisfied with the results.  "Qing Yi Jie Guizhang, this person has good military strategies. He is good at defending the city, but attacking the city may be more troublesome!" Zhong Shidao was a little worried. In the battle of Hehuang, this person was his biggest opponent.  "Don't forget, we are picking a soft persimmon. Since the Qingyi knot ghost seal is not easy to chew, then don't worry about Qingtang City. Take a look here first!" Zhong Shidao looked up and saw a white wooden stick in Lin Zhao's hand.  , just pointing above Lijing City.  "Strengthen Jingcheng first?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "No, Qingtang City cannot be bypassed. Why do you think Qingyi holds the Ghost Chapter for holding on? Why does Dong Felt not leave? Where is his confidence?"  "There is food and grass inside, and reinforcements outside!" Zhong Shidao looked at the sand table carefully and gave the answer.  "That's right, we can't make decisions about Li's food and grass in Qingtang City, so we can only think of ways outside!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "If there are no reinforcements, how can Qingyi Gui Zhang and Dong Xiang remain calm?  "I don't know if they are calm, but it's true that the soldiers guarding the city are not calm!" Zhong Shidao laughed.  "Yes, if you want to hold on, solid military morale is the foundation. Otherwise, even if Qingyi Jie Guizhang has great abilities, what can he do?" Zhong Shidao said worriedly: "It's just not easy to eliminate this supporting army.  Even if we ambush you halfway, it will be difficult!" "There are only one soldier and one general, but what if this army has an incompetent leader?" Lin Zhao smiled; "A strong fortress is easiest to break from the inside.  "Zhong Shidao looked at Lin Zhaoyun's gentle smile and knew that the general must have a plan!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Qingtang City, a general is needed to go to Lijing City to command the army to return reinforcements.  The news has spread.  This is a very important task, and the person's ability is very important.  After all, if you want to command a large army, without certain military strategies and the ability to lead an army to defend against the enemy, you will definitely not be able to do it.  Another one is loyalty, to be precise, Zamp¡¯s trust!  Nowadays, the Tubo forces in Hehuang are mainly divided into two parts. One part is holding on in Qingtang City, and the other part is in Lijing City.  Sending one person out would undoubtedly hand over half of Hehuang's troops.  If this person has second thoughts, the consequences will be disastrous.  So this candidate must be someone whom Zamp trusts or is close to!  ¡°When it comes to trust and intimacy, who can compare to these two princes?  Ali Gu and Lin Bubi are Zamp's sons, and they immediately became popular candidates.  Lin Bubi got the news and was restless at home!  In terms of military ability, Ali Gu is definitely above him. He will definitely have no problem commanding a large army.  At this point, I have many shortcomings.  But when it comes to trust, Ali Gu is not Zamp¡¯s biological son anyway.  What if he goes to Lijing City and has second thoughts?  You can't do things like losing your wife and losing your troops.  This was Lin Bubi's advantage. He knew that his father must be biased towards him.  There are many traditions that Zamp and the prince guard separate places, which is also in line with the expectations of the military and the people.  From this point of view, I still have good intentions.??'s.  But after all, when marching and fighting, military skills must be considered first. Lin Bubi has no confidence that he can win!  This mission, this position, is so important to him.  But if this opportunity is lost and Ali Gu takes control of Li Jing City, will he still have a foothold in the future?  It¡¯s all over!  Lin Bubi is unwilling to see such a result no matter what, but how can he stop Ali Gu?  Just when he was hesitant and at a loss, someone came to visit!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 586: There are no intact eggs under the overturned nest

    Where can I still have time to meet guests when I am in such a hurry?  "However, the guest said that he had important matters and could help the prince solve his problems.  Lin Bubi received the visitor with deep impatience in his arms. He originally had a frown on his face, but when he sent the visitor away, he was already smiling.  It¡¯s just the right time. If you want to sleep, just give me a pillow!  Lin Bubi immediately hurried out to the palace with a smile on his face and murmured: "Ali Gu, you are dead this time!" When the prince entered the palace, Zan Pu Dong Fei and Qing Yi became ghosts.  Zhang is discussing the issue of candidates to be stationed in Lijing City.  As everyone thought, the candidates were concentrated between Ali Gu and Lin Bubi. This was the opinion of the ministers, and Dong Xiang also had the same idea in his mind.  Reliable, this person must be reliable, that is more than half of the troops of Hehuang and Tubo. If you entrust someone else, half of the country will be handed over to others.  Not only that, without Li Jingcheng, how long can Qingtang City last?  Hehuang and Tubo were completely late.  In normal times, it would be enough to casually dispatch generals, but now in critical times, Zamp's control is already very weak.  Therefore, Dong Fei did not dare to take risks, and only those close to him could rest assured.  The two "sons" are undoubtedly the most reliable!  But should we let Ali Gu or Lin Bubi go?  The two princes were not in harmony and were always competing with each other, especially on such a major matter.  If one goes away, the other will definitely be dissatisfied, which will further affect unity.  The enemy is facing a great enemy, and internal fighting is endless. What a tragedy!  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang now understands how clever Lin Zhao was in putting Ali's bones back!  If Tubo had only one prince, he would stand out.  Then everything will be easy to handle!  The position of crown prince is certainly tempting.  But if Hehuang falls.  If Tubo is destroyed, what is the significance of Zanpu's position?  Qingyi Jie Guizhang was helpless, but he couldn't say these words.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  People never live for themselves. Everyone has selfish motives and worries.  "Zanpu, both princes have their own merits. It's really difficult to choose. Moreover, Qingtang City's defense also needs them. How about we choose another person to go to Lijing City!" Qing Yijie Guizhang carefully made a suggestion, something  It's not okay to just leave it alone.  "Do you have anyone in mind?" Dong Xiang knew that if Guizhang could say this, he must have already had an idea in his mind!  Although Guizhang did not say it explicitly, he also expressed tactfully that the dispute between his two sons made him very embarrassed.  "Yes!" "Who is it?" "Mu Zheng!" Qingyi Jie Guizhang carefully observed the changes in Dong Xiang's expression and said softly: "Mu Zheng has always had a strategy. He is skilled in military tactics and has experience in leading troops in combat. You can do this for yourself.  We all know. Although he has some after all, he is your nephew and the eldest grandson of the late protagonist Siluo Zanpu. "Is it appropriate for him to go?" Dong Xiang's first reaction was doubt.  This is human nature, after all, Mu Zheng and Xiang Xiang, father and son, have always been on opposite sides.  Yes, he is his nephew, but he was an enemy before!  Can Mu Zheng sacrifice his life for himself?  Not to mention giving him such great power.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Mu Zheng's identity is sensitive, and Zanpu's doubts are reasonable. However, after all, he is the grandson of Jiaosi Luo Zanpu. Now the enemy is facing us. As a Tubo man and a descendant of Zanpu  , we should do our best to unite to resist the Song army. Mu Zheng must understand this truth, not to mention that he has now pledged allegiance to Zanpu. In extraordinary times, extraordinary people are needed" At this point, Qingyi Jie Guizhang did not say anything.  Keep talking, this is already the bottom line and cannot be crossed.  Proposing to let Mu Zheng go was also a helpless move he made after thinking about it.  Ali Gu and Lin Bubi are fighting endlessly, and neither one is satisfied with the other. With the current situation, it is no longer an extravagant expectation to expect them to sincerely unite.  It's just that this balance that was finally formed is "precious". Once it is broken, it will cause a lot of trouble.  Since it¡¯s hard to make a choice, let¡¯s simply choose neither. Mu Zheng¡¯s talent is enough, but his identity is a bit sensitive.  However, Qingyi Jieguizhang felt that at this critical moment, as the grandson of Jiao Siluo, Mu Zhengsheng would go all out regardless of the importance.  The key is whether Zamp is willing to let him go!  It all depends on how Zamp views this knot. In such a critical moment, extraordinary measures are needed. It¡¯s hard to say whether Zamp has the courage to do so.  Dong Xiang hesitated. Mu Zheng was his father¡¯s grandson, and he was also his nephew. However, their relationship had not always been good.  Even if it is getting better now, it was based on the situation that Hezhou was lost and Mu Zheng was homeless.  This nephew is unusual. He is capable and ambitious. The reason why he is docile now is that he has no strength.  ? ?If Lijing City and the Tubo army there were handed over to him, no one could predict the consequences.  Maybe Mu Zheng will do what Gui Zhang said and try his best to unite and fight against the enemy.  But it is also possible to support one's own troops and even make some rebellious moves.  He took this risk. Even if the possibility was very small, Dong Fei did not dare to take the risk.  At the same time, he had other considerations in his mind that he couldn't express in front of Qing Yi and Gui Zhang.  "Forget it, you are under a lot of pressure, let Mu Zheng stay and help you!" Dong Xiang declined politely.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang was slightly disappointed, but he also knew that this was an expected answer!  He was not qualified to say anything about Zamp's decision.  "Let Ali's bones go!" Dong Zang was silent for a moment and made a decision.  Of the two sons, although Lin Bubi was his biological son, in terms of military ability, Ali was far superior to Lin Bubi.  Now that we are facing a formidable enemy, it is only right to appoint people based on their merit.  As for Ali Gu's loyalty, Dong Fei believed it. After all, he had a nurturing feeling.  Furthermore, his mother and clan members all stayed in Qingtang City, so Ali Gu did not dare or would not do anything excessive.  When Dong Xiang was talking, Lin Bubi happened to walk outside the door. He was a prince and rushed in. The guards did not dare to stop him too much.  So I heard the secret words between my father and Oni Zhang.  Let Ali¡¯s bones be removed!  When these five words came into his ears, Lin Bubi was very disappointed.  In his father's heart, Ali Gu always took precedence over himself, and sometimes he was even curious.  Who is the biological child?  It is good that Ali Gu's military ability is better than mine.  But deep down this matter is a major trust issue.  I would rather trust an adopted son.  He also didn't want to believe his biological son. No matter how reasonable he was, he still looked high-sounding in Lin Bubi's eyes.  No matter what!  Lin Bubi was a little sad, but not disappointed. The trump card in his hand would change the outcome.  "Father, we can't let Ali's bones go away!" Looking at Lin Bubi who broke in, Dong Xiang's eyes were a little complicated.  Qingyi and Gui Zhang are helpless, look!  There was a dispute before this started.  I really don¡¯t know what will happen next?  "Father!" Before Dong Xiang and Qing Yi could say anything to Gui Zhang, Lin Bubi had already said, "Ali Gu has betrayed Tubo, we must not let him take charge of the army!" "Betrayal?" Dong Xiang and Gui Zhang said  I'm all confused, where do I start from?  "Today, soldiers patrolling the city discovered a sneaky man outside Su Nan Dangzheng's house. After he was captured, they found these things on him!" As he spoke, Lin Bubi presented a parchment!  Qingyi Jie Guizhang looked up and found that it was a letter written by Ali Gu. However, the content of this letter was strange, and the preface did not match the follower.  Very strange.  "What is this" "It doesn't seem like much at first, but if this is the case" Lin Bu gestured.  Said: "The first word of the first sentence, the second word of the second sentence, circled in order" Dong Xiang and Gui Zhang looked at the red circle on the parchment and connected the string of words.  His face gradually changed, becoming more and more solemn.  As senior officials in Tubo, they all know Chinese characters and the approximate meaning of those words together.  It was Ali Gu who colluded with Lin Zhao, the leader of the Song Army, and they agreed to cooperate inside and outside to break the city!  Ali Gu has rebelled!  This news was like a bombshell, shocking Dong Zhan and Qing Yi Jie Guizhang's hearts.  Lin Bubi took the opportunity and said: "Think about it, he was obviously captured, but why did the Song Dynasty let him back? He himself said that it was the Song Dynasty's sincerity in peace talks, but now it seems that the Song Dynasty people have no intention of peace talks, so there is no sincerity.  Even if the Song Dynasty confuses us, they only need to send an envoy to negotiate. Why should we give it back? This is obviously unreasonable!  There does seem to be some truth in saying that Ali Gu's return seems a bit abnormal.  Lin Bubi continued: "In this case, it is very likely that he has colluded with the people of the Song Dynasty. Let him control the army in Lijing City. The consequences would be disastrous!" Qing Yijie Guizhang was full of doubts as to why Lin Zhao let Ali go.  They could all guess a little bit about the purpose of Gu's return, and it felt very obvious.  And now it has been revealed that the situation is very bad.  Could it be that Lin Zhao had any other plans to put Ali's bones back?  Guizhang shook his head slightly. He was absolutely sure that this matter was not that complicated before, but it was getting more and more messy now.  The most important thing is Ali Gu. He has no reason to betray, but it is not impossible?  Moreover, the timing of the appearance of this secret message was a bit too coincidental.  Therefore, Qingyi Jie Guizhang is inevitably a little suspicious. Is there really any problem in this?  Dong Xiang was also a little strange. He could probably think of some of Lin Zhao's motives, so he was also a little confused.He looked at his son quietly and asked softly: "Lin Bubi, where did you get this letter? Was it really found by the soldiers patrolling the city?" "That's right, if father doesn't believe it, he can interrogate it himself!" Lin  Bu Bi said: "Not only that, the captured spy also confessed that there has always been a connection between Ali Gu and Lin Zhao. The reason why the Song Army was able to receive the information passed from the city was because there were some soldiers who went to Huangshui River to garrison.  Ali Gu's cronies were communicating with Song Jun'an on the front line" "Is that true?" Dong Xiang and Qing Yi Jie Guizhang didn't believe it. It would be depressing to see something like this happen at this juncture.  As for Lin Bibi's accusation, they have not responded yet.  Such a major matter must be handled with caution.  Lin Bubi felt a little regretful that he could not capture the Ali bone on the spot, which was somewhat of a fly in the ointment!  But he believed that his father had some doubts in his heart.  Also, if this matter will be made public sooner or later, what will the subjects think?  Even if his father still believes in Ali Gu, he must consider the attitude of his subjects.  Is Ali Gu still qualified to go to Qingtang City?  Regardless of the process, the final result is developing in the direction you expected!  Dong Fei and Qing Yi had no choice but to form a ghost chapter. The coincidence was so coincidental that it was hard to believe.  But there are indeed many doubts about Ali Gu's return.  I don't have any doubts in my mind.  That is impossible.  The original decision began to waver again.  Li Jingcheng's army was so important that Dong Fei didn't dare to take any chances.  After all, Ali is not even his biological son, but he has ambitions. In order to ascend to the throne of Tubo, it is not impossible to collude with the people of the Song Dynasty. It is really difficult to decide.  It happened that another thing happened at this time.  Some soldiers who came back from Huangshuichuan said that they accidentally saw Su Nandangzheng on the battlefield. He was not dead, but was guiding the Song army to attack.  This is a very thought-provoking thing!  Lin Bubi immediately said: "Look, Ali Gu must have colluded with the Song Dynasty people. Su Nan Dangzheng is his biological brother, and going to Gonggu Valley is to come into contact with the Song Dynasty people. Also, the defeat of Gonggu Valley,  They said it was caused by Sangyi Tsering's rashness, but now it seems that someone joined forces with the Song Dynasty people to make things happen!" Originally, Dong Zang planned to suppress the secret letter first.  Keep it secret.  But when they saw Su Nan Dangzheng on the battlefield, the news immediately spread among the army. The soldiers also had many doubts in their hearts, and many suspicions were focused on Ali Gu.  Ali Gu is the real mute who eats coptis. He knows best whether he has colluded with Song Jun.  It was obvious that he had been tricked. As for the caught messenger, he had never seen it before. Someone else must have set up a trap to deal with him.  At first, he suspected that it was Lin Bubi, but when the news came that Su Nan Dangzheng had appeared on the battlefield, he thought that this must be Lin Zhao's handiwork.  It turned out to be him. Lin Zhao was too cruel. It was good to let him come back, but he used many tricks behind his back.  If you are a victim, the whole Hehuang and Tubo will also suffer!  Ali Gu gradually became sober and calm. He had already noticed Lin Zhao's conspiracy and how terrible this matter was.  After this incident, Lin Bubi was definitely the one to go to Li Jingcheng, but it was clear how much he weighed.  This is Lin Zhao¡¯s real purpose!  If I had known earlier, it would be better not to come back!  Ali Guhui regretted it and took the initiative to go to the palace to explain to Zamp.  Dong Xiang smiled bitterly. He also noticed something unusual about such a coincidence and did not want to believe it.  There is just a hint of suspicion in my heart. Once this thing takes root, it will sprout, making it difficult to let go!  Under such circumstances, Dong Fei might be able to trust Ali Gu and not deal with him, but he would never let him leave Qingtang City easily, especially not allow him to control the army.  What happened was an irritation to Ali Gu. It is hard to say that he did anything excessive to protect himself or for fear of his own safety!  Out of caution, it is better to go to Lijing City from Lin Bubi.  Dong Felt had a small selfish intention in his heart. He had a hunch that Qingtang City might not be able to defend it.  Sending his son to a safe place may be his final compensation as a father.  If Qingtang City is really lost, there is no hope that Lin Bu can counterattack and regain the lost territory.  If we can hold on to Li Jing City, protect the last foundation, and leave a blood inheritance for the Zanpu family, it will be somewhat gratifying!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "General, it is indeed Lin Bubi who went to Qingtang City!" Master Zhong  Dao came to report happily.  "It seems that the plan in the city is going very smoothly!" Lin Zhao smiled, and then told him about the secret agents he arranged to encourage Lin Bubi.  Zhong Shidao said with a smile: "This tactic of alienation does work, but to be really clever, the move of letting Ali's bones back is just right!" "Hey, it's also Tubo's own problem, DongIf Felt had made the ruthless decision to establish an heir earlier, this wouldn't be the case!  "Lin Zhaodao: "As for the fight between the two princes, that's right. For the position of Zanpu, they would not hesitate to shed blood, and they would do anything behind the scenes, but they forgot a sentence!  " "What words?  " "Under the overturned nest, are there any eggs left?  " Master Zhong smiled and said with emotion: "Yes, seeing that the whole Hehuang is about to change hands, what use is the position of Zanpu?  It's a pity that the two young princes couldn't understand, and they still fought to the death.  This is also Dong Fe's fault. He didn't know how to suppress it in this situation, and he actually acquiesced Could it be that he is also a fool and was deceived by us?  " "No, I thought it would not be easy to deceive him, but once people are suspicious, they will have more worries about doing things!  Lin Zhao sighed and said, "Dong Xiang is not as wise and courageous as Jiao Siluo. He had no control before, so what if there is a problem now?"  The general trend is that he cannot change it!  " "Lin Bubi went to Lijing City. With such an idiot coach, the reinforcements don't have to worry. The next step is to besiege the city. It's only a matter of time before the city is broken!  " "That's right, but how much time do we have?  After spring begins, the snow melts and without the convenience of sleds, what will happen to the transportation of grain and grass?  Fighting to support war cannot last long!  "Lin Zhao didn't tell everything. He was more concerned about the situation in Bianjing. He didn't have much time to spend in Hehuang. Sometimes it's really weird. Worrying comes from nothing! Li Cheng hurriedly came in and said: "  General, news from Bianjing, there are new developments in the battle between the South and Jiaozhi!  " "What's the situation?  "Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao were both looking forward to it, but they were both a little nervous. "South" Li Cheng hesitated for a moment and whispered: "The day before yesterday, the Jiaozhi army captured Yongzhou and then massacred the city. Almost all 60,000 soldiers and civilians were killed, and the bodies were  He was thrown into the Yong River and the water stopped flowing!  "    "What?  " Zhong Shidao was shocked. Yongzhou was massacred, and 60,000 people died. This was simply a bolt from the blue, a shame and a shame! Lin Zhao was also silent, 60,000 lives! This was also a huge blow to the Song Dynasty.  A blow. Maybe it would be good for him in the end, but he didn't feel excited at all. After a long time, Lin Zhaocai said: "We must attack with all our strength to break through the Huangshui River and surround Qingtang City.  !  "(To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 587: Quick Decision

    Accompanied by flying snowflakes, the Song Dynasty ushered in the sixth year of Xining.  At the beginning of the new year, side newspapers were sent to Bianjing City.  Lin Zhao's battle in Hehuang went smoothly. He marched straight in and his troops were already at Qingtang City.  Hehuang and Tubo are already on the verge of collapse, and it may not take long before they can all be pacified and brought under the rule of the Song Dynasty.  "Opening up new territories and expanding territory is a great achievement, and the good momentum makes Zhao Xu very happy.  Although Xixia's army of 200,000 invaded the western states, there were three generals, Jing Sili, Zhe Kexing, and Zhong'e, who were stationed there. Although they did not counterattack, they defended tightly and did not give Xixia an opportunity to take advantage of.  The Xixia army had made no achievements in two months, and the young leader Li Bingchang was already a little anxious.  Lin Zhao did a good job, and he did not disappoint!  Zhao Xu also specially sent awards and New Year's greetings.  The New Year celebrations, the auspicious snow heralding a good harvest, and the smooth war were all a series of happy events that made Zhao Xu very happy.  Just before there was time to celebrate, a thunderbolt fell in the sky of Yongzhou.  Yongzhou was lost!  All the troops from all the roads in Guangnan rushed to reinforce. The Jiaozhi army pretended to be defeated and retreated. When the Song generals relaxed a little, the Jiaozhi people seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack.  The reinforcements suffered heavy losses, and a sudden attack opened a gap in the Yongzhou city defense.  On the third day of the first lunar month in the sixth year of Xining, the city of Yongzhou was destroyed!  The Jiaozhi people may have wanted to vent their anger, they may have a cruel nature, or they may want to give the Song Dynasty a show of strength.  They began to massacre the city inhumanely, and almost no one of the 60,000 soldiers and civilians in the city was spared.  The water of Yongjiang River was dyed red with blood, and the bodies were thrown into the river, almost blocking the flow of the river.  For a time, Guangnan West Road was in mourning.  The entire southwest border of the Song Dynasty was filled with blood.  It's like Shura hell.  When the news reached Bianjing.  It was the Lantern Festival, and with Hong Ling's urgent envoy entering the city, the lively lantern viewing celebrations in the past came to an abrupt end.  Sixty thousand soldiers and civilians died tragically!  The entire Song Dynasty was shocked. While the whole country mourned, countless subjects and scholars were indignant.  The tragic death of 60,000 compatriots made people very sad and angry. People expressed that they wanted the Cochin people to pay for their debt with blood.  It¡¯s not just a matter of avenging the dead.  It is more related to the face of the Song Dynasty.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: ?? A huge country with thousands of nations coming to court, but now it was invaded by a small country like Jiaozhi, and it also committed such a big murder!  How can the country save its face?  If the Song Dynasty did not retaliate and seek justice, then who among the neighboring vassals would take the Song Dynasty seriously?  It was unbearable, and the subjects and scholars wrote letters one after another, asking the court to attack Jiaozhi!  Zhao Xu¡¯s mood became particularly heavy when the memorial was delivered to the imperial desk in Chui Gong Hall.  The incident in Yongzhou caused the Song Dynasty to lose all face, and the most direct manifestation was that he, the emperor, was embarrassed.  Angry at the same time.  He still felt a little guilty.  The Privy Council has already given its opinion and requested that the imperial army be dispatched south.  But because of his petty thoughts, he did not agree.  The southern army is corrupt and cannot be used for much purpose. It is unreliable to let them rescue Yongzhou.  If the imperial army had gone south earlier, perhaps Yongzhou would not have been lost, and the 60,000 soldiers and civilians would not have died tragically.  He blames himself, he feels guilty!  The current situation made him surprisingly angry. Such a situation was very passive for him.  What annoyed him most was that the courtiers and people were dissatisfied with his delay in sending reinforcements.  Some censors even wrote directly to accuse the emperor.  Zhao Xu was very angry, but he did not dare to do anything to the censor who offended Tianyan!  In the Imperial Ancestral Temple, the iron sign erected by Emperor Taizu clearly stated that no scholar-bureaucrat who wrote a letter to speak out would be killed.  This is the secret of the Song Dynasty. When every king ascends the throne, there will be an illiterate chamberlain who will lead him to read the sacred teachings of Taizu.  Although outsiders don't know it, over hundreds of years, this tradition has actually been formed.  Especially in the Renzong Dynasty, when it reached its extreme, it was nothing if the minister's spit flew into the emperor's face.  With the Hadith and many precedents, Zhao Xu was helpless. There is no doubt that after a series of events, Zhao Xu's prestige was greatly damaged!  Revenge is necessary, Zhao Xu can only vent his anger on the Jiaozhi people.  In addition, public dissatisfaction is boiling now, and the scholars of Taixue have gone to Xuande Gate several times to ask for orders.  To appease anger, it was necessary to send in large armies.  Furthermore, Jiaozhi did not stop after capturing Yongzhou, and was advancing on the entire Guangnan West Road, and would then threaten Guangnan East Road and the two lakes.  The degree of harm is almost greater than that of the Nongzhigao Rebellion, and it must be contained as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.  Half of the country in the south is crumbling. This is no joke!  Sending troops is a must!  The army on Hebei Road must not move lightly, as all the Western troops have entered the battlefield.  Lin Zhao also expressed to the Privy Council that there were not enough troops, and only 50,000 troops were put into the Hehuang battlefield.  What we have to face is nearly 100,000 people from Tibet. The troops are already stretched thin and the pressure is really overwhelming.?, it is impossible to mobilize one soldier and one soldier.  The only thing that can be mobilized is the Beijing Camp Forbidden Army. As long as the south is stable, there are Western troops in Guanzhong, and Wen Yanbo's army is stationed on Hebei Road, half of the troops in Bianjing can be lost. There is no big problem in terms of safety.  Of course, the premise is that there is no change between the Hebei Army and the Western Army.  In comparison, the Hebei Army poses a greater threat, after all, it is closer.  As for the Western Army, it cannot be used at all now.  As a veteran of the Three Dynasties, Wen Yanbo was quite trusted by Zhao Xu.  As for Lin Zhao, it is not easy to work so hard in the northwest to achieve great achievements, and his loyalty and bravery are commendable.  Nowadays, the ministers and people of the court compare him with Di Qing. He has become a representative of bravery and loyalty in the Song Dynasty and is widely praised.  What's more, his wife and children are all in Bianjing, so he probably won't have any second thoughts.  Zhao Xu immediately decided that Guo Kui, the general of the Forbidden Army, would lead an army of 150,000 people south to resist Jiaozhi.  The force previously drawn up by the Privy Council was 100,000, but that was a prediction based on the persistence of Yongzhou.  Now that Yongzhou has been lost, Jiaozhi is arrogant. If they want to regain the lost territory and launch a complete counterattack, they must have an advantage in military strength.  Furthermore, Zhao Xu cannot afford to lose.  If he loses this battle again, it will be an even heavier blow to his imperial prestige, and he does not dare to take risks.  Give more troops and hope that Guo Kui can perform well and deliver good news in time to make his face look better.  At the end of this year, the Song Dynasty was in a three-front war situation, and it was at war with three parties at the same time.  The troops can still cope with it for the time being, and the Privy Council can still take a breath.  But there is a lot of pressure on the Third Division!  Expenditures on food and military expenditures are huge.  It has become a heavy burden.  Especially the millennium floods.  Last year's drought resulted in a poor harvest and a high cost for disaster relief.  The Song Dynasty was under a lot of financial pressure, and the three ministers were already in dire straits.  Under such circumstances, some people accused Zhao Xu of being militaristic, which is really helpless!  No matter what, we can only quell the anti-public anger by waiting for good news from all parties.  Zhao Xu stood on the city wall.  Seeing the army getting further and further away from Nanxunmen, he said silently in his heart: "Guo Kui, Lin Zhao, don't let me down!" Zhao Xu was focused on the war ahead, but he forgot one thing!  More than a hundred years ago, the Bianjing court received news of the Khitan invasion and hurriedly sent a large army to resist, thus ruining the fate of a dynasty.  The current situation has some vague similarities In addition to expectations, Zhao Xu also gave instructions to Guo Kui and Lin Zhao respectively.  Let them speed up their actions on the premise of winning.  End the war as soon as possible.  If this consumption continues, the financial pressure on the Song Dynasty will be too great!  Even if Zhao Xu doesn¡¯t hurry, Lin Zhao will speed up.  Military pressure is one thing. In any case, internal fighting cannot affect the stability of the Song Dynasty.  He Huang's living example is right in front of him.  There is also time. The 150,000 troops from the Beijing camp are marching south. What a rare opportunity this is, how can we miss it?  Lin Zhao ordered the capture of Huangshui River within one day. As a result, the three armies fought bravely and achieved the goal by noon that day.  Without any further hindrance, the army reached Qingtang City directly and finally laid siege to the city.  The siege of the capital city of Hehuang was already considered a major victory, and it can be recorded in the history of history.  However, there are many such examples in history, and there are countless situations where we are surrounded and unable to escape. In that case, all the previous efforts have been wasted.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t want this, so he had to find a way to break the city as soon as possible.  After a few tentative attacks, they discovered that Qingyi Jieguizhang had guarded the city very tightly, and at least there were no loopholes for the time being.  Lin Zhao is aware of Guizhang's strength. The reason why he was able to win in Tabaicheng last time was because of his carelessness.  But this time, he was cautious enough and organized in every aspect.  His military strategies are not bad, and he has rich combat experience. After being fully devoted, he is indeed difficult to deal with.  Lin Zhao was a little anxious. In this situation, there are usually only two options.  One is to besiege for a long time and then look for opportunities.  But Lin Zhao didn't have that much time, and it was already the first month of Xining's sixth year.  Although Hehuang is located in a bitterly cold place in the northwest, after February and March, spring arrives and the ice and snow melt.  Without the convenience of sleds, the army can be dragged to death just by transporting food and supplies.  Once the supply of food and grass is not timely, they will have no choice but to withdraw their troops.  If Qingtang City cannot be captured, all the Hehuang land occupied will be lost again, and all previous efforts will be wasted.  Furthermore, Emperor Renzong¡¯s birthday and memorial day are both in April, so this is a good opportunity not to be missed.  Therefore, there is really not much time left for us. If we cannot break the city by mid-February at most, we will have to retreat.  Furthermore, it¡¯s a strong attack!  Youdao is to kill a thousand enemies and suffer eight hundred losses. The cost of attacking and destroying the city will be very heavy.  Qingtang City is a tall city. After all, the city has sufficient food reserves and a large number of defenders. With a strategic general like Qing Yijie Guizhang under the command, it is not easy to break the city.  Even if you are willing to pay a heavy price, it will not work.??.  "After all, I only have 50,000 troops, and my troops are stretched thin. I have no advantage at all. How can I fight hard in this situation?"  A long siege will not work, nor will a strong attack, so the only way is to induce the Tubo people to take the initiative to attack.  Without the tall city, even the brave Tubo cavalry is not so scary, and victory is not difficult.  Lin Zhao sent troops to provoke many times, and even deliberately used loopholes to induce the Tubo people to leave the city to fight. However, Qingyi Jie Guizhang never left the city and strictly restrained his generals.  Presumably, he could see that the Song army could not hold on for long, so it could not hold out. When Lin Zhao couldn't afford it, he would definitely evacuate.  For the Tubo people, as long as they are stable, they will win. Qingyi Jieguizhang is a cautious and steady person, and he can really keep his composure.  With no choice, Lin Zhao could only find a solution elsewhere, and his eyes fell on Lin Bubi of Li Jingcheng.  Since Qingtang City is as strong as an iron barrel, we can only make a fuss from other places.  Just when I had this intention, the opportunity came.  Dong Xiang asked Lin Bubi to go to Lijing City for many reasons. The two cities can be horns to each other and can rescue him when necessary.  One is worried that Qingtang City is dangerous and his biological son is not safe here.  Once things get bad.  Can preserve bloodline and strength.  In addition, there is another reason.  Dong Xiang had great confidence in Qingtang City¡¯s defense.  In addition to being just in case, the most important purpose is to strengthen the control of Lijing City and the entire Hehuang.  After all, if the capital is under siege, contact with the outside world will be cut off. In this case, the forces in various places will be ready to move and lose control. Even if Qingtang City rescues the siege, Hehuang and Tubo may be torn apart.  So he needs a trusted person to go out.  Control the army in Lijing City, thereby intimidating all parts of Tubo, and ensuring that the Jiaosiluo family continues to rule Hehuang.  This is Dong Fei¡¯s most important purpose and Lin Bubi¡¯s most basic task!  Before leaving, Dong Fei gave many orders and instructions, but Lin Bubi did not listen.  After arriving in Lijing City, he had his own ideas, or he had other ideas under the instigation of others.  "There are no eggs left behind when the nest is overturned," Ali Gu has already realized.  But Lin Bubi had not yet had an epiphany.  He got the important mission of going to Lijing City, and after arriving.  He successfully controlled the 30,000 troops and 60,000 to 70,000 subjects here.  This is the basic place where Mrs. Qiao and Dong Fei lived in the past. They have a strong sense of belonging, so Lin Bubi can control it easily.  To him, these 30,000 people are a symbol of strength!  In the past, I have always been in a weak position when fighting with Ali Gu. A big reason is that I lack strength and confidence.  Now that I have the strength, my courage and confidence will naturally increase.  In his view, coming to Lijing City was not only for the survival and inheritance of Hehuang and Tubo, but also a good opportunity for him to seek development and establish his destiny in one fell swoop.  Crisis also means opportunity. After this incident, if Ali Gu can be completely defeated and the position of crown prince is confirmed, it would be perfect.  Now that he has strength, his status in his father's heart has also risen slightly, but he still lacks one thing.  "What the prince lacks most now is prestige!" This is what Lin Bubi's subordinate Qu Zha said.  When he accused Ali Gu of colluding with the Song people, it was Quza who deliberately magnified the matter and made suggestions for Lin Bubi.  For such a person, Lin Bubi, who lacked subordinates and think tanks, would not let him go. When he came to Lijing City, he brought him over.  Qu Zha is also a talented person. He takes care of all aspects of things in an orderly manner, which saves him a lot of trouble, so Lin Bubi trusts him very much.  At the same time, he also informed him of his plans and expectations and asked him to help him find a solution.  This is a very considerate think tank, and he quickly found out the problem.  "Prestige? I am my father's biological son, the authentic bloodline of the Zanpu royal family!" Lin Bubi felt that the Zanpu bloodline has a strong appeal on the plateau.  The little-known Jiao Siluo was able to ascend the throne and become the Lord of Tubo because he was a descendant of Zanpu!  Quza shook his head and said: "It's true that the prince's bloodline is noble, but prestige is definitely not determined by bloodline alone. The so-called prestige is to make others admire and convince, and be willing to serve you. Heroes are respected on the grassland, and the most prestige can be increased at will.  A good way is to show bravery. As a prince, there is no need to fight bravely with others. A more suitable way for you is military exploits. As long as you have outstanding military exploits, you are a hero of Tubo. Ali Gu relied on this to win  If the prince can do this, and rely on his strength and the innate advantages of his blood, everything will be easy!" "How to obtain military merit?" Lin Bubi also knows this.  It was one of his shortcomings. When Quza brought it up, heAlso thinking.  As long as you make up for all the shortcomings, your overall strength will be greatly improved.  From then on, Ali Gu was no longer his opponent.  It is necessary to do this, but how to do it?  Quzha immediately said: "There is a good opportunity right now!" "What you are saying is" Lin Bubi started to feel a little excited.  "Now that Qingtang City is under siege, this is a major event that the whole of Tibet is watching. All the Tubo people are anxious." Qu Zha said: "If at this time, who can break the siege of Qingtang City, what do you think?  Is he a great hero of Tubo? " "That's right!" It's not like Lin Bubi hasn't thought about it before, but what he cares more about is guarding this three-acre area of ??Lijing City.  "Has the prince considered getting this credit himself?" Lin Bubi said softly: "But what the father wants is for me to stick to Lijing City. Qingtang City has the ghost seal on it, and everything will be fine!" "  If this is the case, even if he succeeds in the end, Qingyi will be married to Guizhang when he returns to his old age. What does it have to do with the prince?" After Quza asked a question, he said: "I heard that regarding the issue of the guard of Li Jingcheng, Guizhang is  I prefer Ali Gu. The two of them have been very close. Who knows if there will be collusion, and it will not be of any benefit to the prince. " "It is said that Guizhang is unreliable" Qu Zha continued:  "But it would be different if the prince solved the siege of Qingtang City. At that time, the prince would be the great hero of Tubo! He could completely overshadow Gui Zhang and Ali Gu. Of course, this is somewhat contrary to Zanpu  But the rescue was successful and the Song army was defeated. Zan Pu was too late to be happy, so how could he blame the prince? " "That's right!" Lin Bubi was eager to give it a try and was very interested.  These words spoke completely to his heart, and he felt extremely urgent for a moment.  "It's just that I can defeat the Song army and successfully rescue the siege?" Lin Bubi was slightly unconfident.  "That's natural!" Qu Zha said: "The Song army is fighting fiercely with Guizhang and the others. If the prince leads his army to attack the Song army from behind" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 588: Turtle in the Urn

    Once the war is over, there will be nothing left to do!  Lin Bubi was clearly aware of this matter, so in order to make a great contribution before the armistice, it was best to end the war by himself.  After listening to Qu Zha¡¯s persuasion, Lin Bubi immediately prepared to attack the Song army from behind.  Some generals advised the prince not to act rashly, but Lin Bubi was eager to achieve great results, so how could he listen?  The mature and prudent subordinates advised him that since he had this plan, he could get in touch with the defenders in Qingtang City and cooperate with each other inside and outside to attack the Song army from a flank.  This suggestion makes sense. Although Lin Bubi is not a skilled soldier, he understands this truth.  However, Qu Zha's words immediately made him give up the idea of ??integrating inside and outside.  Quzha told him that if he contacted Qingtang City, it would be up to him to decide whether they would agree to it.  What should I say about the credit after winning?  At least it can't be yours alone, Prince Lin Bubi. He might even lose his first achievement.  Nowadays, the Song Army is fighting fiercely with Qingtang City from the front, and it is inevitable that the backside is empty.  As long as Qingtang City holds on and attracts the Song army, it will actually have the effect of coordinating internal and external forces.  There is another very practical question. Qingtang City has been completely besieged. How to communicate the news?  If Song Jun notices it and takes precautions, all previous efforts will be wasted and there will be no chance.  Lin Bubi took his words seriously, and immediately stated firmly that he would defeat the Song army alone.  This credit can only belong to yourself!  Li Jingcheng¡¯s army soon attacked, and Lin Bubi received news that the Song army was attacking Qingtang City.  The more intense the fight is in the front, the more empty the defense is in the back, and the greater the chance of success.  Lin Bubi personally led an army of 30,000 people out of the city, and Quza also went with the army. However, before leaving, he went back to his residence in Lijing City, and then returned to the army. When the army left the city, Quza saw two  An eagle flapped its wings and flew toward the east.  he was thinking.  There must be one who can fly to Huangshui River!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is nearly two hundred miles from Lijing City to Qingtang City. Although it is difficult to walk in the snow in the cold winter,  But Lin Bubi's speed was no longer too slow.  A huge achievement and the temptation of Zamp's position gave him full motivation.  Coupled with the excitement of Binggui's words, he felt that time was precious more than ever.  Soon, the army arrived at the East Gorge!  This is a canyon that stretches for more than 20 miles, as long as you pass here.  We entered the bottom of Hehuang Valley.  After that, there is Yima Pingchuan, along the Huangshui River, you can go directly to the Qingtang City.  But before the valley, Lin Bubi stopped.  Although he didn't have much experience in marching and formation, he also knew that he had to be extra careful when leading troops through the canyon.  Although Lin Bubi thinks it better.  It should be safe in the hinterland of Hehuang.  Even though there are some restless tribes nearby, their numbers are not large enough to make a difference.  Even so, he still stopped and ordered someone to go in and investigate, otherwise he would look very unprofessional.  He didn¡¯t want to be laughed at by the soldiers of the three armies.  This will affect your image and prestige as a wise and powerful person.  Upon the prince's instructions, Qu Zha immediately took the initiative to ask for help and led the explorer into the canyon.  Soon after, he came back and reported that no abnormality was found in the canyon. Lin Bubi was overjoyed and immediately ordered the army to move forward.  An older general said that the terrain in the canyon was complex and required careful exploration, and Quza's behavior was too hasty.  You can send an army there first.  Guard the key points in the valley, and then the army will pass through.  Lin Bubi is a person who protects his shortcomings, so he was naturally unhappy. In addition, the north wind suddenly came up again, and it hit his face like a knife.  At this time, it would be a torture to stay in the open space at the mouth of the valley. After entering the canyon, there are mountains blocking it.  It can be somewhat warmer.  Under such circumstances, Lin Bubi no longer hesitated and immediately led the army into the canyon and headed forward.  Go forward for more than ten miles.  Safe and sound, Lin Bubi smiled softly, those generals might be old and easily frightened, making a fuss out of a molehill.  No wonder his father wants to promote a young general like Qing Yi Jie Guizhang. Is there no one available in Hehuang?  Forget it, after he takes office, he will also promote some generals, such as Qu Zha.  There was not much wind in the canyon, and we could exit the canyon not far ahead. Lin Bubi watched the sky getting late and thought about setting up camp to rest for the night after leaving the canyon.  The soldiers were already very tired from traveling in the snow. After taking a short rest, they rushed towards Qingtang City with all their strength.  As for how to attack the Song army, we need to make a careful discussion with Qu Zha.  Thinking of this, Lin Bubi suddenly realized that Quza was exploring the way ahead and had been there for a long time. Why didn't he come back?  Could it be that he was waiting at the entrance of the valley?  No, Tan Ma should report the news in time. His eyelids twitched, and Lin Bubi felt a little uneasy in his heart Maybe he was too suspicious. Lin Bubi had just started to comfort himself when he heard something from behind the team.  There was a noise"What's wrong?" Lin Bubi's nerves suddenly became tense and she asked hurriedly.  "Prince, it's bad. The enemy is attacking and the way back is blocked!" Thirty thousand people formed a long snake in the narrow valley. It took a while for the news to be transmitted from behind. Only then did Lin Bubi know what had happened.  What's the matter?  Many stones fell from the sky, killing and injuring many Tibetan soldiers. At the same time, the stones also blocked the canyon, making it difficult for them to retreat!  Who attacked?  While Lin Bubi was confused, he felt a little cold in his heart and began to feel a little scared. He began to realize that he seemed to have made a big mistake.  Speed ??up and get out of the canyon as soon as possible!  This was the only thing Lin Bubi could do at the moment, but as soon as he gave the order, arrows and stones fell from the cliff above Song's head. The casualties were only one aspect, but it was a greater blow to the morale of the army.  The Tibetan soldiers were all a little scared and confused.  Fortunately, the section just before leaving the East Gorge is relatively open and can avoid stones and arrows on the cliffs, so the soldiers' emotions became slightly calmer.  But when they reached the entrance of the valley, their hearts suddenly felt cold. A Song army arrayed at the entrance of the valley, with bows, arrows and crossbows aimed at them.  Lin Bubi¡¯s heart fell to the bottom. Although they had many ambitions, they all disappeared at this moment.  There was even a strong sense of panic. His first reaction was that it was over. The elite of Li Jingcheng had been completely destroyed. His father would definitely blame him. Such a major failure had already surpassed the defeat of Tabai City by Qingyi Jie Guizhang.  , let alone this more critical moment now.  Punishment is inevitable.  As for those so-called military achievements and prestige, they have become the moon in the mirror, completely far away from themselves.  Especially the position of crown prince may have to leave him forever.  Lin Bubi was very depressed, but gradually he began to despair.  He realized that it was definitely not just a matter of failure.  In this current situation, they are besieged in the valley by the Song army.  Is there any way for me to survive?  If life cannot be saved, everything is empty talk.  At the same time of despair, Lin Bubi regretted endlessly. Why did he send troops so rashly? Why wasn't the valley more cautious?  Especially when he saw Qu Zha standing next to the Song Army general and smiling at him, Lin Bubi became completely angry.  Quza¡¯s smile was full of sarcasm.  Full of ridicule for myself!  Lin Bubi also began to laugh at himself. The person he trusted the most turned out to be a spy of the Song Army. Unfortunately, he didn't realize it at all and even obeyed his words.  How stupid you are!  Lin Bubi cursed loudly, but Qu Zha retaliated with blood: "You are stupid yourself, who can you blame? You are such a bear, such a pig brain. Are you still thinking of sneak attack on the Song army to achieve meritorious service? Stop being vicious!"  Lin Bubi didn't know how to retaliate, as the other party seemed to be telling the truth!  Some Tibetan generals accused Quzha of betraying Tibet, forgetting his ancestors, and forgetting his own national identity. This is simply forgetting his ancestors, which is a heinous crime.  "I am not a Tubo, I am just a Qiang from beginning to end!" In one sentence.  The Tubo people were immediately speechless.  That¡¯s right!  Qu Zha is a Qiang, but he has lived in Tubo for several generations.  There is no difference in language and living habits, so there is no problem pretending to be a Tibetan.  A few years ago, Quza's grandfather and father killed the leader of the Tubo tribe. He wanted to take revenge, but he was alone and weak.  It simply cannot be done.  Instead, he was chased by the Tibetan enemy and was seriously injured and fainted on the way to escape.  At this time, a Song caravan rescued him and was willing to help him take revenge. Somehow.  Then he brought the head of the Tibetan enemy in front of him.  Qu Zha wanted to repay the Song Dynasty, but the Song Dynasty people asked him to go to Qingtang City and help him become a city patrol soldier. Then he helped him smoothen his relationship, manage everything, and become a city patrol soldier.  general.  Qu Zha knew that the Song people must have an ulterior motive and ultimately wanted to deal with the Tubo people.  He was happy to see this succeed. After his grandfather and father were killed, Quza hated the Tibetan people.  What's more, the people of the Song Dynasty were very kind to him, and the Qiang people are very particular about repaying their kindness.  In this way, the anonymous Quza became the Song Army's secret agent in Qingtang City. In addition to him, there were many similar people who played a huge role in this war.  When necessary, Lin Bubi's trip to Lijing City was accomplished by stabbing Ali in the bone with a secret arrow.  Then he encouraged Lin Bubi to take the initiative to attack the Song army, and then led them into the valley.  Everything was completed according to the vision of Lin Zhao, the commander-in-chief of the Song Army, and the Tubo army became the turtle in the urn.  Of course, Lin Bubi is also willing to surrender, whether it is out of strong anger or the desire to survive.  Resistance is inevitable.  He immediately mobilized his army to break out of the encirclement to see if he could break outA bloody road.  After Naihe Canyon, the terrain is narrow and the back road is completely blocked by the Song Army. There is only one direction that can break through, and that is the front where the Song Army is located.  The Tibetan cavalry are very brave. They are in a desperate situation and are risking their lives to survive. In this case, a breakthrough must be made at all costs.  But it is a pity that although they are very brave, the Song army on the opposite side is well prepared and well defended.  When the Tubo people launched a charge, the Song army's arrows came in dense numbers.  Especially the three-bow bed crossbow modified by Shen Kuo, which not only has a far range, but also has strong penetrating power.  When the long arrow fired by the bed crossbow pierced the chest and blood sprayed everywhere, the Tubo people's charge ended in failure.  This was repeated several times, and the Tubo people were even more frightened and did not dare to charge again.  Lin Bubi was disappointed, but his desire for life told him that he must not give up or sit still and wait for death.  In this desperate situation, the Song army is guarding the entrance of the valley. It can be said that one man is in charge of the barrier and no one can break it. The Tibetan army cannot open up its formation at all, and the possibility of breaking through on its own is very small.  After thinking hard for a long time, Lin Bubi thought that the only way to survive was to rely on reinforcements.  If reinforcements break through or the Song army is driven away, then they will all have a chance to survive in the valley.  But where are the reinforcements?  Only Qingtang City!  Although Qingtang City is besieged, there are 50,000 to 60,000 troops in the city, which is quite large, and some can be separated to rescue themselves.  Furthermore, the Song army sent troops here to intercept themselves.  Then there won't be many troops under Qingtang City, and the pressure on Guizhang's side will be much less, and there will be extra troops to mobilize.  The most important thing is that Lin Bubi believes that his father will definitely send someone to rescue him if he knows he is in danger.  No matter what, he is his biological son.  It is impossible to ignore death.  It is out of this consideration that Lin Bubi decided to make another breakthrough. This time he did not expect everyone to escape.  I just hope that a few people can break through the siege and reach Qingtang City to ask for help.  Lin Bubi selected a group of dead soldiers from the army. These people themselves were loyal to the Zamp family, and then promised generous rewards for their loyalty.  Let them go and break out.  Although it was probably a bad check, the soldiers still performed extremely bravely. This time they finally broke through the Song Army's defensive line, and a group of people fought their way out and headed straight for Qingtang City.  "General, do you really want them to leave?" Li Cheng asked softly.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "That's natural. It took so much effort. It's just to let them ask for help. I'm afraid that Lin Bubi can't hold up the wall with mud and doesn't even have the courage to break out and ask for help. How can it be just right?"  I don¡¯t want it.¡± ¡°That Lin Bu is better than them¡± ¡°It¡¯s already a turtle in the urn, does it matter when to catch it?¡± Lin Zhao asked back and said with a smile: ¡°It¡¯s not valuable in our eyes, but some people will be extra special.  I like it, so he will be very valuable." "That's right. Just wait!" "By the way, tell Zhong Shidao to cooperate with him and make this scene a good one.  Zhang might see it" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "So what? Sometimes people are helpless. Even if they know we are acting, they still have to cooperate. He has no other choice!"  "Quza. Thanks to you this time, you did a great job!" Lin Zhao greatly praised this Infernal Affairs spy.  "My actions are really not good. The main reason is that Lin Bubi is too stupid. If I change to someone with brains, I will definitely see through it." Qu Zha is very humble and honest.  "No matter what, this is all your credit. I have always made clear rewards and punishments here, and the rewards you deserve will definitely be no less!" Lin Zhao said: "After the war is over, I will unify the Hehuang Qiang people, your original tribe.  "General Xie Lin, Qu Zha is willing to swear allegiance to you!" If the war can be ended successfully, it will be stressful to rely on the power of the Song Army to guard Hehuang. After all, the Tibetan people here are still relatively strong.  Thick.  Under this situation, it was imperative to support the Qiang to help the Song Dynasty suppress the Tubo people and strengthen their rule in Hehuang.  Quza is naturally of great use.  Qu Zha is very smart. He knows that this is the highest official in the northwest of the Song Dynasty. His personal promise means that his future is bright.  "Okay, you should have a good rest first. I'll tell you something in detail later." After settling down in Quzha, Lin Zhao's mind returned to Qingtang City, thinking about Lin Bubi's request for help from the envoy who didn't know when.  Can reach Qingtang City.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Qingtang City, Qing Yijie Guizhang and Ali Gu stood at the top of the city, looking at  Looking at the stretching Song Army camp, the pressure on my heart was a little heavy.  The actual situation of the Song ArmyQingtang City was not completely surrounded. They were mainly stationed in the east and north directions.  For Tubo, even if Qingtang City was not under siege and had free access to the outside world, they would not easily break through and leave.  After all, this is their capital and it is of great significance. How can they give up so easily?  After several days of fierce fighting, the Song army launched a fierce offensive.  Especially the three-bow bed crossbow improved by the Song Army, its attack range and power cannot be underestimated.  The arrow shaft of the bed crossbow is inserted into the city wall, and multiple arrows are connected together, which can function as a ladder to a certain extent.  There were also many casualties on the city. If the soldiers had not been well prepared and fought heroically, they might not have been able to hold on long ago.  Qing Yi Jie Guizhang knew that the competition now was endurance. It was already the first month, and in another month and a half at most, the Song army would inevitably retreat.  Therefore, he could only endure hardships, support the battle situation, and prevent the Song army from taking advantage of the slightest opportunity.  After several days in a row, the Song Army's offensive finally eased. Today they can finally breathe a sigh of relief. "The Song Dynasty people actually withdrew their troops early today." "Yes! This is different from the fierce offensive situation of the past few days!" "Ghost.  Zhang, do you feel that Song Jun's state is a little abnormal today?" Ali Gu stared at Song Jun's camp and suddenly turned around and said.  "Don't tell me, I really feel like this, but I can't tell what is wrong!" Qingyi Jieguizhang also had doubts in his eyes, and he was still a little worried in his heart.  Lin Zhao was famous for his many tricks, but he didn't know what he was doing this time, and he felt an uneasy feeling in his heart.  "General Guizhang, the strength of the Song army is actually the same as ours. We don't necessarily have to hold on to the city. We are fully capable of fighting it. Why not go out of the city to counterattack?" A general put forward his own suggestion.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang shook his head and said: "I'm afraid the Song Army hopes most to fight out of the city. As far as the current situation is concerned, as long as we hold on for a month or two, the Song Army will collapse without a fight." "But fighting like this  "It's so frustrating, so useless!" "What's wrong with being frustrated? You're doing everything on the battlefield. What's the most important thing, especially don't make unnecessary sacrifices."  .  A soldier came in a hurry and reported: "General, the messenger from Lijing City in the West City has arrived. He has urgent matters to meet with Zampu!"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 589: Big Deal

    Prince Lin Bubi led the entire Li Jingcheng army, was ambushed, and was surrounded by the Song army in the East Gorge.  When the news reached Qingtang City, Qingyi Jie Guizhang and Ali Gu were shocked.  Zanpu Dongzang almost fainted, and a bolt from the blue shocked him and made him panic.  The defenders of Li Jing City were He Huang¡¯s last strength. They might not be many in number, but they were crucial.  The most important thing is that his only biological son is among them.  He will die at any time!  As a father, how could Dong Zhan not worry?  "Zanpu, the prince was besieged by the Song army in the East Gorge. The situation is critical. Please send troops to rescue him." Thousands of people were sent to break out, but only a dozen people succeeded in reaching Qingtang City.  And all of them were injured, and the injuries were serious.  It can be seen that they fought hard to get here and paid a heavy price!  "Didn't Zampu ask the prince to guard Lijing City and stand still?" Master Duoji asked softly.  "The prince was bewitched by Qu Zha. This person is a spy of the Song Army!" Ali Gu's heart moved. Now he was innocent, but he was not excited at all.  Lin Zhao's goal had been achieved. Lin Bubi went to Lijing City and made a serious mistake. This was definitely a tragedy for Tubo.  Master Duoji also regrets that he should have dissuaded Zampu from letting Prince Lin Bubi go.  With such concerns, he also planned to go with Lin Bubi, but later he was afraid that it would involve a fight between the two princes, and some wise thoughts of protecting himself made him give up this idea.  After all, I am still not free and easy enough. If I had gone with him, such a tragedy would not have happened!  Dong Felt squeezed out a bitter smile from the corner of his mouth. He was the most helpless person. The decision was made by him. It was meaningless to talk about responsibility and regret.  He waved his hand gently and asked the wounded soldiers to be treated while he sat there feebly.  He didn't speak for a long time.  The room fell into a terrible silence, no one spoke, there were only a few heavy breathing sounds, it was too depressing.  The storm came so violently and suddenly that I couldn't react.  Countless thoughts flashed through my mind, but I tried to find what I wanted.  "Ghost chapter. What do you think?" In the end, it was Dong Xiang himself who broke the silence.  "First of all, we need to confirm the authenticity of the news!" Qingyi Jieguizhang was as cautious as ever. Although he felt that it was entirely possible for Lin Bubi to do this, he still wanted to confirm it carefully.  Maybe it's because you have a little bit of luck in your heart?  Ali Gu said in a deep voice: "It has been confirmed that the people who came are Lin Bubi's soldiers. In their hands are the silver knives Lin Bubi carried with him, as well as his handwritten letter asking for help." Then, a piece of sheepskin with blood stains appeared.  After being taken out, the cold facts shattered the last trace of luck remaining in my heart.  It¡¯s over, it¡¯s completely over!     what to do?  A very direct question lies before us!  "Zanpu, Prince Lin Bu needs to be saved!" Ali Gu gave a very definite answer, maybe in the past.  He would feel that Lin Bubi's death was a good thing for him.  But now, it is definitely not the time to add insult to injury and refuse to save him, he must express his attitude.  What¡¯s more, in addition to brotherhood, there are also Tubo interests. How important is the 30,000 troops in Lijing City?  How can you give up?  Dong Zang probably had the same idea, after all, that was his biological son, and he was a Zanpu.  Some very practical reasons were also taken into consideration.  "Guizhang, what do you think?" Although he thought so in his heart, Dong Xiang still wanted to listen to Qingyi Jie Guizhang's opinion on military matters. He was right to be eager to save his son, but he couldn't act rashly.  "Zanpu, judging from the current situation. Prince Lin Bubi is indeed besieged in the East Gorge, but there is one thing that is quite strange." Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "Since the Song army has surrounded the prince, why  How about annihilating them instead of attacking them directly? I learned from the warriors just now that the Song Army had clearly blocked the entrance of the valley, but it did not take the initiative to attack. " "Indeed, it seems that Lin Zhao's purpose is not.  Bubi." Ali Gu also thinks so.  "It should be like this. The Song people's goal is not in the valley, at least not at the moment" Qingyi Jie Guizhang said: "With Lin Zhao's personality, he does things safely. Since the valley has been sealed off, why would he give Lin Bubi  What about the opportunity for the prince to break out and ask for help? Although those warriors fought bloody battles, they may not have come to Qingtang City on purpose. Then their purpose is clearly visible.  The master sighed softly, and the atmosphere suddenly became more solemn.  "Lin Zhao's fundamental goal has always been Qingtang City. With our tall city walls, they were helpless for a while, so they resorted to such despicable measures.? means, trying to lure or force our army to leave the city to fight.  " Qing Yi Jie Guizhang said: "If fewer troops leave the city, they may not be able to rescue Prince Lin Bubi. If more troops go out, Qingtang City's defense will be empty.  And on the way to the rescue, the Song army must have set up an ambush" "But Prince Lin Bubi has to save him!  "Master Duoji helped Zampu express his true feelings. When encountering this kind of thing, it is difficult to completely distinguish between public and private matters. The relationship between flesh and blood is constantly being sacrificed. "Gui Zhang, it's not just Lin Bibi. In this critical moment, the 30,000 troops  It's very important to us, so we can't give up so easily!  Dong Xiang was silent for a long time and said: "Lin Bubi and the 30,000 warriors are on the same side. Have you ever thought that all the army in Lijing City will be lost and the western border will be empty. Those tribes who are ready to move will let this go."  Good opportunity?  The west side is lost, the east side is also lost, what¡¯s the point of leaving only Qingtang City?  ¡± This is a very real problem, and this is the reason why Dong Fei regrets it. The main purpose of letting his son go to Lijing City is to frighten the tribes in the west and control half of the country in the west. This is the most important thing in Hehuang at the moment. It is a pity that his son is not here.  He didn't understand his good intentions and did such stupid things. It seemed that he was wrong in the past. Lin Bubi's qualifications were too poor to take on the big responsibility. If it were a time of peace, he might have done it.  You can be the leader of the defense, but in the chaos How has Hehuang ever been peaceful? In addition to establishing direct descendants, the people of the Central Plains also have the idea of ??establishing virtuous people in troubled times. What can I worry about?  Not only did He Huang end up in crisis, but he also put his son to death. To put it more carefully, these were all his own faults. He was so wrong. It was too late to regret how to solve this situation.  The dilemma is the top priority. Qingyi Jie Guizhang's concern is reasonable. Isn't it just to set up a trap for the people of the Song Dynasty? If they rush to send troops now, the result can be imagined that every step is very dangerous.  We must be more careful. If we go wrong, the whole Hehuang Tubo will be completely destroyed. Lin Bubi and the 30,000 soldiers must be rescued, and they will be surrounded and killed in the East Gorge.  Qing Yijie Guizhang shook his head slightly. But how to successfully rescue Qingtang City is too difficult, especially when the opponent is such a powerful person, how can he set up a trap?  Can it be solved so easily? ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not impossible, as you can see these days.  The strength of the Song army was not as large as expected, and it was basically the same as ours.  Now that the people of the Song Dynasty are divided into two groups, they are even more dispersed. Then we seem to have the strength and possibility to fight against them head-on. Why not give it a try?  "Ali Gu proposed a slightly bold idea. "What are you going to do?  " "The first step is to attack the Song Army's camp outside the city to see if it can be formed.  If the defenders here are defeated, I believe Lin Zhao on the other side of the East Gorge will be unable to sit still.  It doesn't matter if it fails. Next, we will try to rescue the East Gorge" Ali Gu did not go on. If we failed again, the consequences would be unimaginable. "Well, let's try!  " Aligu personally led the troops to launch a counterattack against the Song army's camp. This was the first time in a long time that the Tubo army took the initiative to attack. The Tibetan soldiers, who had been frustrated for a long time, were inspired. Their morale was high, and they marched forward to fight bravely. On the contrary,  The Song army reduced its strength this time and did not engage in field battles with them. Sure enough, Lin Zhao's arrangements were really thorough. After understanding the situation, Ali Gu no longer showed mercy and launched an attack with all his strength.  However, the Song army held on to the camp, and the Tubo people had no choice but to get close to the camp, or even directly conquer the camp. Unfortunately, they could not do it. The Song army's crossbows were placed nearby, and their range and power were very intimidating.  Effect and defensive power. After several consecutive attacks, there was no gain, and the morale of the Tibetan soldiers was greatly reduced. After several repetitions, the morale of the Tibetan soldiers began to sink, and their offensive power was far less than before.  It seems that Lin Zhao has made complete preparations. The Song army temporarily gave up the large-scale attack on the city and only stayed in the camp. There was nothing they could do. Although they also wanted to encircle Wei and rescue Zhao, it was a pity that they were out of luck.  If not, the plan ended in failure. Now we can only take the second option, which is to directly rescue Dongxia. The leader is still Ali Gu. Dong Xiang gave him 15,000 troops, which was already the limit.  Otherwise, Qingtang City will be empty, and the consequences will be very serious. Ali Gu knows that the team he leads has great responsibilities and risks. After all, there will be an ambush by the Song Army, and his army will shoulder the responsibility of exploring the road.  .&nbsp;Sure enough, on the first night after Aligu left the city, the Tubo camp was raided by the Song army.  Although Aligu had made a very tight defense, the Song army was extremely powerful.  Even though the elite Tibetan cavalry lined up, a large hole was still torn open by the Song army and they rushed in, causing heavy casualties.  This situation reminded Ali Gu of the first time he was attacked in the niche valley.  It seems that this Song army is responsible for the attack. Its combat effectiveness is much more powerful than the ordinary Song army and should not be underestimated.  This was just the beginning. After being attacked, Ali Gu did not retreat, but continued to move forward.  His identity is sensitive. If he is not active in rescuing Lin Bubi, he will be accused of killing someone with a borrowed knife and refusing to save him.  Furthermore, the Tubo army coming from Lijing City was really important, and they must not retreat just because of some minor hardships.  The final result can only be an encounter between the Song army and the remaining 12,000 Tibetan soldiers in the wilderness launched an attack on the Song army.  Aligu saw Lin Zhao's coach's banner. He himself was riding a white horse, directing the battle from the rear.  Not far ahead is the exit of the East Gorge. There is a terrain that cannot be opened by one man. It only requires a small number of troops and strengthened arrow weapons to completely defend it.  The real trouble is the reinforcements led by Ali Gu. As long as they are defeated, it is victory.  The Tubo people in the East Gorge are turtles, they can be captured at any time, they are hostages, they can be used to threaten related people at any time.  This was the first formal head-on confrontation between the Tubo army and the Song army.  When Ali Gu launched the charge, the first thing he was greeted by was the Song Army's crossbow volley, which suppressed the charging speed of the Tubo cavalry to a certain extent.  When they were about to approach the Song Army camp, the cavalry came out from both sides.  The Daofeng of the Song Dynasty, which has been expanded to three thousand, is responsible for stopping the Tibetans and attacking the opponent's military formation.  This was a hard-fought battle with no tricks at all. The Song Army soldiers and cavalry and the Tubo cavalry fought head-on on the battlefield.  Lin Zhao had only one order for Song Daofeng.  That is the impact, which constantly attacks the Tibetan army, dividing the Tibetan cavalry into two parts, unable to be connected as one.  This has a significant impact on their morale and impact effects.  If more than 10,000 cavalry charge forward, they will have an overwhelming momentum, and their power cannot be underestimated.  Lin Zhao was not like a front-line fighter against the Tubo cavalry.  The price paid is really too high.  As long as they are dispersed and their original formation is lost, the Song army behind, whether they are cavalry or infantry, can play their role and carry out necessary resistance.  The battle did not last very long, and the outcome was decided in just over two hours.  The Tubo cavalry was actually torn apart.  The Song Dynasty Blade lived up to expectations, and did not insult their title. It was like a sharp blade that entered the Tubo army.  Wherever the blade touched, flesh and blood flew everywhere, the war horses neighed, and a blood-red wedge appeared on the snow, directly inserted into the Tibetan army.  Ali Gu, who commanded from the center, was once chased by the Song Dynasty Blade Warriors, thanks to the timely containment of the cavalry.  Only then retreated to a safe zone.  There is no doubt that this attempt by the Tubo people failed again.  Out of the fifteen thousand people, Ali brought back eight thousand with his bones, and more than half of them were injured. The situation can be said to be terrible.  At the same time, the Tibetan soldiers who were besieged in the East Gorge seemed to notice the arrival of reinforcements and launched a charge.  Trying to flank the Song army from the east and west sides.  As a result, they were repulsed by the well-prepared Song army. In order to frighten them, they suppressed their resistance.  Lin Zhao had no choice but to order an attack on Dongxia.  After losing seven or eight thousand people in his lifetime, Lin Bubi gradually became honest.  Fight fiercely in such a small place.  The Song army occupies an absolute geographical advantage, and the Tubo people cannot take any advantage at all. The battle can almost be said to be a one-sided massacre.  So there is no need to make unnecessary sacrifices.  His hope was still pinned on the rescue of Qingtang City, but when the faint shouts of killing disappeared from the distance, Lin Bubi was a little disappointed and became scared.  Could it be that the rescue was defeated?  If so Lin Bubi felt chills. It was obvious what the consequences would be if he were left alone. Was he doomed to die in this barren canyon?     what to do?  This was also the question that Dong Fei, Ali Gu and Qing Yi had formed a ghost chapter on. When Ali Gu returned to Qingtang City with the army, they knew that the rescue would be difficult to succeed.  After only one trip, seven thousand soldiers were lost, and most of the remaining people were defeated.  Listening to Ali Gu and the soldiers talk about the combat effectiveness of the Song Dynasty cavalry, Qingyi Jie Guizhang knew that the war had taken a turn for the worse, and the situation in Hehuang and Tubo was getting worse.  What to do next?  Such a mess will not end well at all.  The changes on the battlefield are changing rapidly, and the rapid passage of time urges them to make a decision as soon as possible &nbsp;On the contrary, the protagonist of the whole incident was leisurely and at ease with director Lin Zhao.  He is not in a hurry. The current situation can be said to be very good.  The soldiers were all looking forward to either a bloodbath in the East Gorge or a storming of Qingtang City, but Lin Zhao waved his hand to stop them.  It was necessary to take a temporary buffer after the fierce battle. He was waiting, and the soldiers all saw it, but no one knew what General Lin was waiting for.  "Li Cheng, how is the war with Xixia going?" It turns out that General Lin was waiting for the outcome of the war with Xixia!  But how much does this have to do with the Hehuang battlefield?  On a macro level, it may have some impact on the overall situation, but the specific battle seems "There is no news yet, I think it should be available before evening." Li Cheng knew that the young master was already planning something.  "Okay, give it to me as soon as the military report arrives." "Yes!" Sure enough, the sky and sea were not completely dark, and the military report from Jing Sili on Huanqing Road had already arrived.  Although Xixia sent troops aggressively this time, they still returned without success.  The reason is that the coach is their country leader Li Bingchang, a boy who is only fourteen years old.  He was too eager for quick success, but he was young and didn't have much experience, so the whole operation was a little chaotic and disorganized.  What's more, the love rival rushes in and goes deep alone.  Opposite them were Jing Sili, Zhong E, and Zhe Kexing, all famous generals in the northwest of the Song Army, all of whom were good at defense.  Therefore, the Tubo people attacked fiercely for a long time without making any progress.  Instead, because of their own long march, they became a lone army. They were hit by several counterattacks by the Song army, resulting in heavy casualties.  All the 50,000 forward troops were folded under Gyeongju City. Li Bingchang was very angry, but he could do nothing.  Under the constant persuasion of the courtiers, he reluctantly withdrew his troops.  However, after this battle, the little country owner's self-esteem was wounded and he became more sensitive and suspicious.  If he failed to use his prestige to stabilize his position, he could only rely on conspiracy to eliminate dissidents. Therefore, for a while, the country of Xixia began to be turbulent again.  "Okay, very good!" After reading it, Lin Zhao was very satisfied with what Jing Sili and the others did!  "Li Cheng, there is something very important. I am worried about others, and I need you to go there!" "General, please give me your orders!" Lin Zhao pondered for a moment and said softly: "I am going to Qingtang City as an envoy. I want to go with Dong Fei.  Talk about a big deal!¡±

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 590: Conquering a Country with One City

    At the age of fourteen, even if a child from a princely family matures early, he is still too immature.  Li Bingcheng thought he had grown up, and took advantage of Liang Yimi's decline in reputation and weakened control over the court to cultivate his power and consolidate the royal power.  Not to mention, he has indeed achieved a certain degree of success. His power is almost equal to that of Liang Yimi, and he even has a slight upper hand in the right to speak in the court.  Li Bingchang felt a little elated with his modest achievements. After all, the young man's mind was not calm enough. He was impatient to fully control power.  Li Bingchang decided that he needed a war!  A war that allows one to seize military power and establish military merit.  He originally planned to take the initiative to lead an army to attack the Song Dynasty. This was Xixia's consistent style. When the internal affairs were unstable, he would go to war externally to divert conflicts.  Unexpectedly, the Tubo people gave him an opportunity, giving him sufficient reason to lead his army on an expedition.  Liang Yimi wanted to dissuade him, but he was unable to do anything, or he was unwilling to intervene too much. After all, he was not a powerful and ambitious person like Zang Pang.  He didn't want to get into a tense situation with his nephew, which would be bad for the Liang family and Xixia as a whole.  Empress Dowager Liang did not stop him. She used practical actions to tell her son that she supported him and had no intention of supporting her relatives or controlling the government.  Speaking more carefully, Empress Dowager Liang's siblings and the Wu Zang family are somewhat different from many other relatives in the past.  At least they have no idea of ??replacing the current leader. They do this just to maintain their own interests to a certain extent.  In this process, in fact, the interests of the entire Xixia were safeguarded first.  Perhaps before that, Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi made some wrong decisions due to their own impulses or a moment of hot-headedness, causing Xixia to suffer some losses.  But their fundamental starting point has not changed, and they have always safeguarded Xixia's interests.  It's just that there is no compromise when it comes to power, and there is a natural contradiction between relatives and royal power.  Inevitable and difficult to reconcile.  Li Bingchang got the opportunity smoothly. He didn't feel that his mother and uncle were expressing their feelings and respect and support for him, but felt that this was a matter of course.  With an army of 200,000, they rushed towards the northwest border of the Song Dynasty.  Unfortunately.  As soon as I arrived, I was rejected.  Facing the menacing Xixia army, the Song army defended its walls and cleared the fields, holding fast to its cities and forts without going out to fight against the Xixia people.  No matter how the Xixia soldiers insulted and called for formation, the Song army just did not go out to fight.  This was the order of Lin Zhao, the envoy to Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, and it was carried out to the letter by the three generals Jing Sili, Zhong E, and Zhe Kexing.  Xixia is good at field battles.  In siege warfare, the advantages of cavalry cannot be used at all.  Although they could march straight in, they were unable to capture the city and fortress, so they were destined to return without success.  Li Bingchang had no choice but to order a frantic attack on the city. Taking one or two cities would be victory.  When the Xixia people attacked hard and opened a gap in the city wall.  He was quickly repulsed.  Taking advantage of the night, the Song army watered the city wall. It was the twelfth lunar month of winter and the northwest was freezing. It only took one night to make the ice as solid as iron.  The damage to the city was repaired and it became stronger.  The worst part is that the surface is slippery and the climb is even more difficult.  So I was busy for a long time, lost troops and generals, and gained nothing.  After more than two months, only four or five forts have been breached, and they are still insignificant.  Important cities remained unscathed, but the Xixia people paid an extremely heavy price.  This is an unequal war, although Xixia has an advantage in military strength.  Be in an active position.  The people and the people are barely there, but the right time and location are not at all relevant.  The Song army relied on the city and forts and could not hold on, while the Xixia army struggled to attack the city.  With little success.  Not to mention the weather, it was cold and freezing. The Song army lived in a barracks in the city, sheltered from the wind and snow, and wore warm cotton clothes.  General Lin also specially designed a fire kang for the barracks, which is particularly warm.  "Compared to the Song army who waited for work in leisure, the Xixia people not only worked hard on expeditions, but also slept in the ice and snow at night, with the cold wind howling, not to mention how much they suffered.  With an army of 200,000, the food and grass consumption is even greater, and the constant wind and snow make transportation inconvenient.  The supply of grain and grass has caused an extremely serious burden on Xixia. There has been no major breakthrough on the front line, and it gradually became unbearable.  If the expedition failed to achieve any results, how could Li Bingchang be willing to leave?  He insisted on continuing the attack, but the Xixia army was no longer interested in fighting. His orders began to make the soldiers more and more disgusted.  Especially after the grain road was repeatedly harassed by the Song army, their life became even more difficult.  While Zhong E was holding on to the city, his younger brother Zhong Yong and Jing Sili's younger brother Jing Siyi respectively led two groups of light cavalry to harass the Xixia grain road.  Li Bingchang intended to intercept, but the cavalry came and went like the wind, and their traces were hard to find. Unless a large army was mobilized to encircle, it would be difficult to achieve success.  Under such circumstances, there were still riots in the Xixia army and they were not interested in fighting at all.Ke Xing and Jing Sili seized the opportunity and launched two beautiful counterattacks. The Xixia people suffered heavy losses.  Under this situation, Li Bingchang could no longer hold on.  Although he was impulsive, he still maintained the minimum sense of reason.  He knew that if he continued to persevere, it would be impossible for the army to mutiny.  Moreover, the Song Army will launch a counterattack at any time, and it is difficult to resist in the current situation. It is simply stealing the chicken but losing the rice, causing a big trouble.  While Xixia retreated, Zhe Kexing, Zhong E and Jing Sili took advantage of the situation to pursue them, putting on a massive counterattack posture. Li Bingchang immediately panicked.  He knew that he failed this time, and failed miserably. Not only did his prestige not improve, but it became even more disappointing.  With no choice but to send an order to Xingqing Mansion, Liang Yimi was asked to come and take charge of the defense on the eastern front.  This is also a helpless move. After all, the safety of the entire Xixia is more important.  Liang Yimi, who was in Xingqing Mansion, received the news and sighed helplessly. The result was expected.  Empress Dowager Liang also regretted very much. She should not have indulged her son in the first place, but she regretted it too late.  I hope that through this lesson, my son can understand reality, otherwise failure will be meaningless.  As for the issue of letting Liang Yimi take charge of the defense on the eastern front, Empress Dowager Liang fully supports it.  If this mess is not sorted out, it will not do Xixia any good.  Except for Liang Yimi, no one else has this prestige and ability.  When Liang Yimi arrived at the eastern border, Li Bingchang returned to Xingqing Mansion in embarrassment.  Facing the Song Army's massive counterattack, Liang Yimi immediately deployed and defended tightly, switching positions between Song and Xia.  After temporarily stabilizing the situation and blocking the Song army's counterattack, Liang Yimi breathed a sigh of relief.  Fortunately, Lin Zhao led a main force to fight fiercely with Tubo in Hehuang. Otherwise, the Song army would attack Xia with all its strength, and the consequences would be disastrous.  But despite this, Liang Yi felt vaguely uneasy when he thought of Lin Zhao.  I always feel like something is going wrong, but where exactly is it?  For a while, I had no clue.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Qingtang City, Dong Xiang also had no clue.  The plan to rescue the East Gorge failed. Lin Bubi and many Tibetan soldiers were still trapped in it, and they were helpless and unable to rescue them.     what to do?  Qingyi Jie Guizhang and Ali Gu have been studying for a long time, but there is no complete solution.  Lin Zhaowei is too cunning, and the limited troops in Qingtang City cannot allow them to continue trying.  There is not much time left for them. When the ice melts and the snow melts, the Song army will definitely retreat.  But before leaving, they would definitely annihilate the Tibetan army in the East Gorge. Even if the Song army didn't take action, how long could Lin Bubi hold on without food supplies?  At this moment, every minute and every second is a kind of torture for them.  "Zan Pu, judging from the current situation, Lin Zhao ambushed Ali Gu's reinforcements just to give us some shock. He should have some other purpose" "What could it be?" Ali Gu asked softly.  "I don't know, the initiative is in his hands, it will definitely not be easy" As expected, Lin Zhao's envoy arrived not long after.  Li Cheng came to Qingtang City on behalf of Lin Zhao. This is the young master¡¯s trust in him. This matter is very important and others may not be able to do it well. This is related to the overall situation of the young master.  "Song envoy Li Cheng has seen Tubo Zanpu!" Li Cheng has good talents and courage. With the Song army taking the initiative, he is more confident this time and his performance is neither humble nor overbearing.  "Well, who do you represent? Is it the Emperor of the Song Dynasty or Lin Zhao?" Dong Zang asked in a deep voice.  Li Cheng said calmly: "I represent General Lin. General Lin is the Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy appointed by the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. He is in charge of military and political affairs in the northwest and has the power to act expeditiously, so at this moment I also represent the Song Dynasty." "Lin  What did Zhao send you to do?" Ali Gu looked solemn, he always felt that Lin Zhao came with bad intentions.  "It turns out to be Prince Aligu, are you okay? General Lin asked me to greet the prince when I came here!" Li Cheng smiled and said, "The general said that we met in a hurry the day before yesterday. I really want to meet the general and talk about our farewells.  "It's a pity that the general left in a hurry and never saw him again." "Thank you, General Lin, for remembering me. Ali appreciates it!" Knowing that the Song envoy's words were humiliating, he could only endure it. After all, the two countries were fighting without killing the envoy.  .  What's more, a small impatience will mess up a big plan. Ali Gu clenched his fists. He was more concerned about the real purpose of Lin Zhao's messenger.  "Okay, why did Lin Zhao send you here?" Dong Xiang didn't want to waste any more words. He wanted to know Lin Zhao's true intention.  Since Lin Zhao is willing to send an envoy here, it is possible to negotiate some matters.  Although Tubo was very passive, it was better than being completely helpless before.  For the sake of his son and the overall situation, he is willing to make some sacrifices.  "General Lin said that he wants to make a big deal with Zanpu!" Li Cheng has always been calm,While talking, he carefully paid attention to the expressions of these Tibetan dignitaries.  "Oh? What kind of deal!" Dong Xiang knew that the first goods involved in this deal were his son Lin Bubi and the army in the East Gorge, but he didn't know what Lin Zhao's conditions were?  Qingyi Jie Guizhang and Ali Gu also looked solemn. They wanted to know what Lin Zhao's purpose was?  Li Cheng pondered for a moment, took a deep breath, and said word by word: "Conquer a country with one city!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 591: Half of the Country

    One city and one country!  "What do you mean?" Ali Gu frowned, with a slightly questioning tone.  Li Cheng tried his best to be calm and said calmly: "It's very simple. It's just to exchange a Qingtang City for a Tubo Kingdom, at least half of Hehuang. I wonder what Zanpu thinks?" "Oh? I own Qingtang City and Tubo, why?  Come to exchange?" Dong Zhan seemed calm and said in a deep voice: "This doesn't seem to make sense!" "Really?" Li Cheng asked softly, noncommittally, and then said: "When you come, General Lin  Ask me to tell Zan Pu something!" "What's the matter? I'd like to hear the details!" Li Cheng said: "First of all, your army in the East Gorge doesn't seem to have much food and grass, and it has already begun to kill horses to satisfy its hunger.  That's all, Prince Lin Bubi has lived in fine clothes since he was a child. This is really unfair. Our generals can't stand it anymore." Qing Yijie Guizhang and Ali Gu's expressions became more solemn. The situation in Dongxia was worse than expected.  Oops.  Lin Bubi was so eager for quick success that he didn't take much food and grass with him before leaving.  Now they can no longer sustain it for long, which means there is not much time left for them.  "Really? The dog is limited and overly pampered. It's good to have some experience now." Dong Felt's heart was bleeding. After all, he was his biological son. He didn't care. It was all fake.  But in front of the Song envoy, he couldn't show anything, otherwise he would hold on to this seven-inch and ask for a price.  "That's good. Since Zamp has this idea, we don't have to work anymore. We originally planned to send some food and clothes to Prince Lin Bubi!" Li Cheng smiled and said, "Zamp, there is one more person.  General Lin wants me to tell you that there is unrest west of Lijing City. Your brother Mo Zhanjiao seems to be very interested in Lijing City, and many tribes on the south bank of Qinghai Lake are planning to harm General Lin.  He said that when he came to Qingtang City, he was treated by Zanpu, and there was some friendship. Such things should be reported to Zanpu in time, so that you can prepare in advance! " Dong Zang and Ali Gu's faces were a little pale, even the calmest ones.  Qingyi, who had a ghost chapter, was a little uneasy at the moment.  What Li Cheng said is true.  Li Jing City has no army guarding it and has lost its threat. How could the many tribes in the west, who were already ready to take action, let go of this opportunity?  This was the heaviest blow to Hehuang and Tubo. The source was not from the Song Dynasty, but Lin Zhao was the instigator.  Now use it wisely.  But they were helpless.  "Tell me about Lin Zhao's so-called deal!" "It's very simple. Use Qingtang City in exchange for half of the country west of the East Gorge!" Li Chengdao: "General Lin said that if Zanpu is willing to give up Qingtang City, he can help preserve the land in the west of Hehuang.  " "Lin Zhao is going too far!" Ali Gu suddenly became angry and asked them to give up the capital. Are you kidding me?  "Prince Aligu, don't be anxious? Doing business is a matter of mutual consent between you and me. How can you deceive others?" Li Chengping said calmly: "Prince, calm down and think about it carefully. In fact, General Lin is helping you!" "Help!  Us?" Ali Gu sneered.  Li Cheng didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "Think about it, if Lijing City continues to be empty, it won't be long before the tribes along the coast of Qinghai Lake, especially the Moyangjiao of Miaochuan, will definitely take action quickly. After all, he is also the Jiaosi Luozan.  Pu's son. He has noble Zanpu blood, and his appeal on the grassland is self-evident Before leaving, Mo Zangjiao had already sent someone to see General Lin, hoping to get the title of General Lin from the Song Dynasty.  Zan Pu, as well as the old friendship between the two generals, did not report it to the court in time. It is just that such a big matter cannot be delayed for a long time." Seeing Dong Xiang and Qing Yi Gui Zhang's faces turned pale, Ali Gu was even more angry, Li Cheng continued.  : "If Lijing City is lost, the western territory will be lost. Hehuang can only build Qingtang City. Does the prince intend to let Zanpu just be the city lord?" "Within two months, you will definitely withdraw your troops, and the eastern part of Hehuang will return to our country.  , you are just pretending!" Ali Gu was a little unconvinced. Although he knew the seriousness of some things, he was unwilling to admit it.  "Maybe, so what?" Li Cheng said with a smile: "Even if we retreat, then your country will only have the west of the niche valley and the east of the East Gorge. It will be between Miaochuan, Song Dynasty and Xixia.  How similar is the Hezhou of the past? Does your country still have room for survival? It won't be long before it is eaten up. If we make this deal with General Lin, it will be different.  Behind you are the lush pastures on the shores of Qinghai Lake, and to the north there is the trade route to Gaochang, which extends in all directions. With a little management, it can become prosperous. What's more, there is a huge plateau behind it, and your country's borders can extend to the west, south, and even north.  Expansion is better than Qingtang City, right?¡±?What if I don't agree?  "Dong Xiang's face was ashen, and he felt extremely uncomfortable. "You don't agree?  Then the Song Dynasty will have no choice but to cooperate with Moyejiao. In order to facilitate the exchanges between the two parties, clearing the road to the East Gorge will be a top priority. This" Li Cheng smiled softly and said in a deep voice: "General Lin believes that Zanpu understands the righteousness.  I will definitely think carefully and make a wise decision. I'll take my leave now!  " Walking out of the Tubo Palace, Li Cheng finally breathed a sigh of relief. His back was already soaked. On the surface, he could talk and laugh, but in fact he was under tremendous pressure. Fortunately, everything the young master told him was explained clearly, carefully.  Looking back, there was nothing missing. The next step was to look at Dong Zhan's attitude. After Li Cheng left, the palace hall fell into silence. The bargaining chip and price of this negotiation were already clear. Let Lin Bubi go.  The condition for the 30,000 soldiers is to cede the capital to the other party. It sounds ridiculous, but if you think about it carefully, what Li Cheng said is not unreasonable. Qingtang City has no time to reinforce.  The tribes in the west rose up and divided themselves, and they were no longer under the control of Qingtang City. What if there was only one Qingtang City left in the west? Although the most fertile and fertile land in the entire Hehuang River is the eastern part of the Huangshui River.  . But if the upper reaches and the Qinghai Lake area are lost, it will be cut off from the entire plateau and the Western Region, and it will become an isolated place. There are many emerging tribes behind it, and there is strong pressure from the Song Army and Xixia on the east and north sides.  The space is small, just like Hezhou back then. Sooner or later, he will be able to escape the fate of being cannibalized. The situation in the west where Li Jing City is located is relatively better. At least it is not a desperate situation. At least it can expand, develop, and even grow.  The opportunity to make a comeback. Lin Zhao is indeed too much, but he does have the capital! In the current situation, he is completely passive and has no choice, especially with his own son Lin Bubi in the middle, which makes Dong Xiang even more embarrassed.  No matter what, the result is the same, only half of the country can be kept! But, is Qingtang City really handed over to the Song Dynasty? How should Dong Fei make a decision?

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 592: Making a Sound from the West and Attacking the East

    No matter what, it¡¯s only half of the country!  Dong Xiang thought about it for a long time. This was a cruel choice, and his heart was bleeding no matter how he chose it.  Lin Zhao is simply taking advantage of the situation by taking advantage of others. He is trying his best to bring Hehuang down even if he returns empty-handed. As long as he can do this, his efforts will not be wasted.  This is an unfair transaction. Lin Zhao did not pay the exchange capital, but only controlled the profit and loss direction of Hehuang. This alone determined that he could use nothing.  This is the truth and no one can change it!  Ali Gu was unwilling, but he couldn't think of a better way.  Qingyi Jie Guizhang was worried that it was a scam. Lin Zhao said that the Qingtang and Song troops could withdraw thirty miles and let them detour to Lijing City. Afterwards, they let Lin Bubi go and retreated to garrison Qingtang City.  Qingtang City and Li Jingcheng are destined to have to choose one or the other!  The choice between an isolated city and half the country, which one is more important?  You can tell at a glance.  Li Cheng negotiated with the Tubo people on behalf of Lin Zhao, saying that after the Tibetans retreated from Lijing City, the Silk Road could be restored, thus ensuring the prosperity of Hehuang.  And suppressed Miao Chuan to keep half of his country stable.  "If we leave, we will lose Lijing City. Qingtang will be an isolated city and will be destroyed sooner or later!" Dong Felt made a painful decision helplessly.  "Zanpu, how can you take advantage of the people of the Song Dynasty?" Ali Gu was very unwilling and angry.  Dong Felt shook his head and said: "Otherwise, what can we do? Even if we continue to consume and the Song Dynasty retreats, they will only have no profit and will not lose money; but we will almost lose everything. At this point, there is nothing we can do.  " From the moment Lin Bubi was sent to Li Jing City, it was destined to be a mistake.  Nothing can be changed.  By now.  All the efforts have been made in vain.  We can only let it happen.  Qingyi Jieguizhang also had a lot of unwillingness in his eyes, but he was more calm, thinking over and over again, wondering if he could find a way to change the situation.  But unfortunately, after thinking about it for a long time, I have no clue.  The East Gorge was surrounded, splitting Hehuang into two, and it was like strangling the lifeline of Tubo.  Detour for rescue?  Qingyi Jie Guizhang shook his head gently.  Not to mention all the effort, how many troops can Qingtang City allocate?  He believed that as long as he sent out a single soldier, he would eventually be wiped out by Lin Zhao until Zan Pu agreed to his terms.  Lin Zhao was extremely powerful, and he did not want the battle at Hehuang to end in vain, so he probably created a favorable situation with his clever strategy.  It was almost bloodless, and half of Hehuang was captured effortlessly. There are really not many such cheap things in the world.  You are right, between Qingtang City and Lijing City, you can only choose one or the other.  If you add the element of Lin Bubi.  It¡¯s self-evident which way the balance falls.  "Let's go, things are going to change in Hehuang!" Dong Xiang said with a bitter smile: "This Lin Zhao is too powerful. Look at it, there will never be anyone cheap in Xixia. Maybe he is right, Hehuang's living space has been exceeded  The Qiang people in Hehuang have now been recovered by Lin Zhao. I wonder if you have noticed that the strength of the Qiang people in the entire east cannot be underestimated, even if the Song army retreats.  , our foundation has been shaken. Going to Lijing City, that is where our foundation is. From Qingtang to Gonggu Valley, we have no freedom at all. Lijing City is different, as Lin Zhao said, there is a place in the north.  Gaochang, Qiuci, and the entire trade route of the Western Region. With our strength, it is not a problem to conquer the Yellow-headed Uighurs and Caotou Tatars (in the Qaidam Basin area). " Aligu knew that Zanpu had wavered and might have left.  It has become a foregone conclusion, no matter how unwilling it is, Qingtang City will eventually fall into the hands of the Song people.  Dong Zhan continued: "My father is called the Son of Buddha (the meaning of Jiao Si Luo's name), and all the tribes in Tubo respectfully call me Zanpu. This is exactly why. Otherwise, how can the descendants of Zanpu convince the public? Nowadays, the Guge Kingdom of Aligu also has  The descendants of the Zanpu royal family invited eminent monks from Tianzhu. If they are allowed to develop, they will overtake us sooner or later. Maybe what we should care about is not Hehuang. This place does not belong to us. Maybe our eyes should be on the plateau.  , walk towards the source of the Yellow River, or even go to see the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple built by the ancestor Songtsen Gampo" Once the decision was made, Dong Xiang thought of a lot, which was a matter of helplessness.  Thought of it.  When there is no way to go, change the direction and hopefully there will be a different sky.  " Qingyi Jie Guizhang felt a lot relieved when he heard what Zan Pu said. At least he was not completely helpless. While Zan Pu cared about his son, he was more concerned about the overall situation of Tubo. What the Han people said is absolutely true, and it should be kept  Qingshan is not afraid of running out of firewood, leaving a piece of land, leaving soldiers behind, and gaining a little living space. Half of the country can still develop and grow in Tibet. "Let's go!"  "Gui Zhang and Ali Gu both agreed, so Dong Fei had nothing to hesitate. He made an agreement with Lin Zhao.?After that, we started taking action.  They had been careful and had to be careful of Lin Zhao's attack before safely retreating to Lijing City.  If this is a huge plan, the consequences will be disastrous.  Simply because Lin Zhao kept his promise, they were able to retreat calmly!  Before leaving, Ali Gu was filled with anger and unwillingness, and he vowed to come back one day.  But Qing Yijie Guizhang shook his head gently. Now this sky is dominated by a person named Lin Zhao. Once he leaves, it is almost impossible to come back.  Farewell, Qingtang City!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "General, the Tibetans have begun to withdraw from Qingtang City!" Li Cheng hurriedly said  He rushed back to report the results of his mission to Lin Zhao.  "Ah Cheng, well done, I really saw you right!" Lin Zhao praised him repeatedly. Before he came back, the news had already been sent. He was fully aware of Li Cheng's performance in Qingtang City.  "Thanks to the master's careful planning, Li Cheng was able to fulfill his mission by luck!" Li Cheng was very humble, but although this matter was dangerous, he still felt very rewarding and accomplished after going there.  "Young Master has trained you well, Li Cheng has become a talent!" Di Qing, who was present, also appreciated it, but what he admired more was Lin Zhao's courage and methods.  "Exchanging Qingtang City for half of Hehuang is a great move. It's something made out of nothing. Otherwise, this time it would have been in vain." "Dong Di, this is wrong. It's not something made out of nothing, it was Dong Fei himself.  They brought their son to the door." Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I feel like a kidnapper, threatening Dong Fei!" "Hey, so what?" Di Qing sighed: "His son.  It's a small matter, but the overall situation in Tubo is big. For the sake of the overall situation, he saved his son by the way. The courage of the brave man is commendable! " "Huh, after this battle, Li Jingcheng is still Hehuang, but Qingtang City" Lin Zhao shook his head and said with a smile.  : "Quza and the others are integrating the Qiang people in Hehuang. It's nothing if the Qiang people are scattered, but if they are twisted into a rope, they are still a big force. Now is the time when we need them, otherwise simply with our military strength, we want to  I'm afraid it's not enough to stabilize Hehuang. But we have to guard against them. I don't want the Tubo people to strengthen the Qiang people.  "Lin Zhao is very concerned about this.  "No. Dong Zhan kept his promise and moved very quickly. Especially when he heard that there was action in Miaochuan, he was even more impatient! They were divided into two groups to evacuate, and Ali Gu and Qing Yi were leading the formation respectively.  , Afraid of our sneak attack" "What are they doing to sneak attack on them?" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "We can't swallow the whole Hehuang in one breath. With the current situation, we can't get involved in Li Jingcheng, and we don't want Mo Xiangjiao to take advantage.  , let¡¯s take advantage of the opportunity and let the two brothers fight!¡± Di Qing said: ¡°That¡¯s because the situation is changing too fast. Time is waiting for no one in Bianjing, so we must speed up this time. The troops are also limited and there is not enough!  I have wasted all my energy on Hehuang, but being able to capture Qingtang City and take half of Hehuang is already a great achievement. Master, it is very appropriate." "Ah Cheng, please go down and wait for Dong Xiang's army to enter Lijing City.  After that, withdraw the ambush in the middle of the East Gorge and let Lin Bubi go. "You must be honest, and this matter involves the army. It must not go wrong." "Okay!"  When Cheng answered, he asked in a low voice: "Master, what should we do next? Are we going back?" "I am going back, but I have to do something big before I go back!" "What big thing?" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Send troops this time.  , only occupying half of Hehuang, there is inevitably a fly in the ointment, and there is still some gap between our expected amazing achievements, so we must make up for it!" "Yes, what else should I do to end the war with Tubo in a hurry?  "Lin Zhao smiled, a little unfathomable.  "Where do you plan to make up for it?" "Here!" Li Cheng followed the direction of Lin Zhao's finger and his eyes fell on the sand table. When he saw the city on the bank of the Yellow River clearly, he suddenly laughed out loud.  "Young Master is really smart!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lanzhou is located on the bank of the Yellow River, between sweet and cool areas.  A very important city in the area.  The east side connects Longyou and Guanzhong, and the west side passes through the Hexi Corridor to enter the Western Regions.  To the northeast is the land of Xixia, especially the Ning/Xia Plain not far from the core hinterland of Xixia. To the south is the Hehuang Valley, which can remotely control Qingtang City and Miaochuan.  It is definitely a strategically important place.  The city was built along the Yellow River. It is not particularly majestic, but it is of great significance.  If we get this place, we can control most of the northwest.Take absolute strategic initiative.  Lanzhou was originally a territory of the Song Dynasty, but since the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty made a series of strategic mistakes in the northwest, which led to the continuous growth of the Li family in the Five Prefectures, and finally established itself as the Xixia Kingdom.  First, Lingxia Road was lost. In the third year of Renzong Jingyou's reign, Li Yuanhao captured the Gan and Liang states, and Lanzhou fell into the hands of Xixia, which remains until today.  In the original history, it was not until the fourth year of the Yuanfeng reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty that the Five-Road Army of the Song Dynasty attacked Xixia, and General Li Xian took the opportunity to recapture Lanzhou.  Lin Zhao couldn't wait that long, he wanted to take action now and take this opportunity to take Lanzhou back.  "The general is busy with the truce with Tubo. Is he not just trying to preserve the victory in Hehuang, but is he anxious to return to Bianjing?" Li Cheng finally understood the young master's long-term plan.  "Hehuang's victory is nothing. If we take Lanzhou back, it will be different. This is a great side effort and is of great significance!" Lin Zhao pondered for a moment, and then said slowly in a low voice: "Besides, Lanzhou is  My father threw it away when he was in power. Bringing it back this time can be regarded as a birthday gift for him. " "The spirit of the late emperor must be deeply comforted by the young master's heart!" Di Qing was very pleased with Lin Zhao's filial piety.  and an outstanding performance that pleased him.  Lin Zhao said calmly: "It just happened to be an opportunity. Li Bingchang made such a fuss. Xixia was unstable, Liang Yi buried his attention, and Xixia's army were all concentrated in the east. Lanzhou must be empty, so we took this opportunity to capture Lanzhou.  It is really too important. It can not only threaten Xixia, but also deter Hehuang and maintain the current results." Di Qing agreed very much: "What you said is that Xixia started the war first, and you can take Lanzhou first, as long as you are fast enough.  Hurry, take the city. It's too late for Liang Yi to react. By the time he arrives with his army, spring has already begun and the Yellow River is thawing. His army can only look at the river and sigh, unable to cross the river. " "That's what it means.  Catch Xixia by surprise!" Lin Zhao has been planning for a long time.  The temporary results of the Battle of Hehuang are very limited.  It was in his original plan to withdraw his troops.  There is no immediate plan to go to war with Xixia.  It was just that he accidentally discovered that the key defense in Lanzhou was so empty. Such an opportunity was rare, how could he miss it?  You Qingtang City can be regarded as the achievement of stabilizing Hehuang, and taking Lanzhou has completely stabilized the situation.  I believe that even if Li Jingcheng's Dong Xiang intends to make a comeback, he will think twice about it, and it will also be a good deterrent to Miaochuan's Mo Xiangjiao.  Especially for Xixia, it will be a heavy blow.  Originally, the Song army's entry into Hehuang had threatened Xixia's back. If they captured Lanzhou again, Ruyi would have stabbed Xixia in the back.  There will no longer be peace in the hinterland of Xixia, and it will also threaten the capital Xingqing Mansion. It is like driving a nail into the northwest and completely taking the initiative.  It will be of great benefit to the next step of starting the Pingxia War. It is also an introduction. He plans to return to Bianjing again.  How to return to the northwest naturally after that, the reason fell on Lanzhou.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the twenty-fourth day of the first lunar month of the sixth year of Xining, Lin Zhao, the general of the Song Army, and Tubo Zan  reached an agreement.  The Tubo army retreated to Lijing City, and the eastern part of Hehuang, including Qingtang City, was brought under the rule of the Song Dynasty, and a major victory was achieved.  Lin Zhao immediately ordered that with Zhong Shidao as the chief general and Zhao Yuankai as the deputy general, 40,000 people would be stationed in Qingtang City, and 3,000 people would be stationed at the mouth of the East Gorge.  At the same time, the Qiang people headed by Qu Zha quickly moved closer to the Song Dynasty people and took on the important task of guarding Hehuang.  At the same time, a transportation line along the Huangshui River has been established. Some sections of the river with gentle water flow can also use water transportation to facilitate the transportation of grain and grass.  Lin Zhao issued an order to ensure the supply of Qingtang City no matter how high the cost. This city is really too important.  Of course, this is not a long-term solution.  Lin Zhao ordered Quzha to gather the Qiang and Tubo people and start farming at the bottom of the Hehuang Valley.  This is a river valley area with gentle terrain, warm and humid conditions, and ample water sources for easy irrigation. If you make good use of it, it will be a good farming area.  As long as it is developed properly, it will be self-sufficient in a few years.  Lin Zhao also planned to find some farmers who were good at farming from Guanzhong to immigrate to Hehuang to speed up agricultural development.  After all, it's almost February. After the ice and snow melt, the short spring and summer in Hehuang will come.  Don¡¯t miss the good time for crops to grow.  As for the matter of sending officials to govern, we will talk about it later. Hehuang has just been decided. Things are complicated and cannot be rushed.  As for Hehuang's situation, there has been no report to Bianjing for the time being. Although it is good news, it is still self-assertive. Lin Zhao does not want to be hindered by Zhao Xu.  When Lanzhou is captured and reported together, the situation will be completely different.  Afterwards, Lin Zhao left with seven thousand cavalry, and left without stopping.  Lin Zhao¡¯s destination is Ma Xian Mountain!  This statusTo the northwest of the Xianggu Valley, Li Yuanhao expanded and occupied the Gansu and Liang states, threatening Hehuang, Tubo and the Song Dynasty.  Ma Xian Mountain is a boundary. The north side of the mountain is Xixia, and the south side has now all fallen into the hands of the Song Army.  Maxian Mountain was very peaceful some time ago. Although Song troops came and went, they mainly went to Hehuang.  Although the Song Dynasty and Xixia also fought fiercely, they were mainly concentrated in the Huanqing Road area.  Where Ma Xian Mountain is located, there is almost silence.  However, recently, some changes have taken place in the dense forest in Shannan. A large army has been quietly coming and stationed here, moving very closely.  It looked like he was waiting for someone, but no one knew what he was going to do.  Until one day, the rumble of horse hooves broke the tranquility of the valley!  There was one person in the lead, wearing armor, very mighty and extraordinary, and the white horses sitting on them were even more extraordinary, it was undoubtedly Lin Zhao!  Tai led an army of 7,000 people and hurried to Maxian Mountain. There was a man waiting for him here.  This person is none other than Jing Sili!  After repelling the Xixia invasion, Jing Sili received an order from Lin Zhao to secretly lead troops here.  As for what he was going to do, he didn't know, but General Lin repeatedly told him to cover up his actions and to be extremely careful.  Jing Sili guessed that General Lin would definitely have some big plans, and some things really made people wait and see.  He handed over the defense of Qingzhou City to his younger brother Jing Siyi. After some bluffing, he quietly came to Maxian Mountain with an army of 30,000 people.  Because Jing Sili moved carefully and mobilized the army in batches, even if the Xixia people noticed it, they would subconsciously think that it was to support the Hehuang battlefield.  Now, Jing Sili has been waiting at the foot of the mountain for two days, and Lin Zhao has finally arrived!  "General Lin, is the war in Hehuang going well?" "Very well, we have captured Qingtang City!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "You did a good job on Huanqing Road too!" "You should!" Listen.  The situation is looking good, and there are more smiles on Jingsi's facade.  Lin Zhao said with a smile: "The war has just ended, and I should have let you rest for a few days, but there is an important thing to do now!" "What is it? But please give me your orders, General Lin!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "I will let you  You must have roughly guessed what you want to do when you gather troops at Maxian Mountain." "Is it really true" Jing Sili suddenly became excited.  "That's right, it's right there, Lanzhou!" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 593: Spring comes early

    Maxian Mountain is more than 3,000 meters above sea level. It has complex terrain, is covered by frost and snow most of the year, and has a changeable climate. It is a watershed between the Tao River and the Yellow River.  Not far away to the north is Lanzhou City on the bank of the Yellow River, and to the south is Taozhou under the control of the Song Army.  Jing Sili led an army of 30,000 people and had been waiting here for a long time. Now Lin Zhao led 7,000 cavalry and arrived, for a total of 37,000 people.  After a day's rest, the army crossed the Maxian Mountain, which has complex terrain and extremely cold weather, and suddenly rushed towards Lanzhou.  Since the third year of Renzong Jingyou's reign, Lanzhou has fallen into the hands of Xixia for almost fifty years.  In fifty years, the Xixia people relied on this city to expand outward, defeat the Uighurs, suppress Tibet, and stabilize the rear.  In the past, when there was hostility with Tubo, Lanzhou had a large number of troops stationed in it and the defense was tight.  But recently, Lanzhou's military strength has not been sufficient.  Most of Xixia's troops were gathered by Li Bingchang to Dongfang Yan Road and Huanqing Road. After Liang Yimi took over, he was tightly entangled by the Song army and there was no time to call back, so Lanzhou's defense was relatively empty.  Even so, the Xixia people did not care about this issue.  After all, the main people facing Lanzhou are the Tubo people. They are currently fighting the Song army and are allies. The Tubo people will not threaten Lanzhou.  With the natural barrier of Ma Xian Mountain blocking it, it would be even more difficult for the Song army to attack from the Taozhou area.  It is precisely because of this consideration that Xixia was a little neglectful and did not pay much attention to Lanzhou's defense.  It is true that the Tubo people would not attack them at this time, but after the Song army occupied Tubo, they simply turned their guns around and didn't even need to borrow roads.  As for Majian Mountain, the terrain is complex and rugged.  It is indeed not easy for a large army to pass.  This is especially true in winter.  But in fact, the real obstacle is baggage transportation.  It is not difficult for the light cavalry to pass as long as they put in some hardships.  Lin Zhao¡¯s army of more than 30,000 people was indeed lightly armed. They only brought part of the food and grass for temporary use. Logistics supplies and siege equipment were detoured on sleds. They could feel the foot of Lanzhou City a little later.  The Song army appeared very suddenly. The cavalry suddenly rushed to the gate of Lanzhou City. The Xixia defenders were unprepared and were caught off guard.  Just one fight.  The Xixia troops outside Lanzhou were wiped out at once, even more quickly, in only two days.  By the time the Xixia people came to their senses, Lanzhou would be the only city left.  The guard general of Lanzhou in Xixia, Ma Qige, suddenly panicked and hurriedly asked for help from the Zhuoluo Army Division north of the Yellow River, and flew to Xingqing Mansion.  Zhuoluo Military Division is an important military town on the north bank of the Yellow River in Xixia. Before Lanzhou was acquired, it was the western barrier of Xixia.  Nowadays, Lanzhou and Lanzhou are at the horns of each other, echoing each other.  Ma Qige asked for help, hoping that the reinforcements would arrive in time.  The siege of Lanzhou can be solved, otherwise it will continue like this.  The consequences could be disastrous.  It¡¯s just that the Song Army didn¡¯t give him this opportunity at all. Lin Zhao¡¯s goal was only Lanzhou City, and he had no plans for the Xixia territory on the other side of the Yellow River.  As long as Lanzhou is present, it will be an excellent springboard. In the future battle against Xixia, the situation will completely change.  If you want a quick victory, you naturally don't want to attract Xixia reinforcements to come and fight in the city, wasting time.  The longer the delay is, the more likely it is that if Xingqing Mansion or Liang Yimi gets the news, reinforcements will arrive in time.  The situation will be very troublesome, and even all previous efforts may be wasted.  Therefore, after clearing the troops outside Lanzhou, Lin Zhao immediately sent troops to blockade the banks of the Yellow River and quickly laid siege to the city.  They rushed to complete the siege before Xixia's messengers could cross the Yellow River, and blocked the news to the south of the Yellow River.  Ma Qige looked at the densely packed Song army under the city, and a sense of despair arose spontaneously.  The request for help failed, which meant that Lanzhou became an isolated city.  There are only ten thousand defenders in the city, and some of them are old, weak, sick and disabled. Even if civilians are recruited from the city to assist in the defense, it still seems that the number of troops is seriously insufficient.  The most important thing is confidence. After learning that the isolated city was under siege, even he, the general, was a little panicked, let alone the defenders in the city.  You must know that Lanzhou originally belonged to the Song Dynasty. There were many Han people in the city. They still had a strong sense of belonging to the Song Dynasty. How could they be willing to fight hard?  The Song Army has blocked the Yellow River, and Zhuoluo Military Division has not received any news for the time being. Even if a problem is discovered later, there will be no solution.  After all, it is already February, and the weather this year is relatively warm. Once the ice on the Yellow River thaws, even if reinforcements arrive, they will only be able to sigh across the river.  The reinforcements are like this, and so are you!  Ma Qige was wondering whether he should stick to it all the time.  He had a feeling that sooner or later Lanzhou would be unable to hold on.  If they wait until the end and the city is breached, will they still have a way to survive?  Even if the breakout is successful, if the Yellow River thaws, there will be no chance of escape.  Should you abandon the city and leave now?  Ma Qige shook his head. Although he was not determined to resist, he also knew that Lanzhou was particularly important.  If he leaves without fighting, thenYes, it is a serious crime. Neither the king nor Prime Minister Liang will forgive him after he returns.  Of course, we cannot continue to stay in Lanzhou and wait for death.  Ma Qiuge decided to wait and see first, maybe he could be lucky enough to hold on.  Even if we can't hold on, we still have to act like we have no choice but to break through and preserve our strength, so that we can give an explanation to Xingqing Mansion.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that the Xixia general in Lanzhou had no intention of fighting, but he was determined to win Lanzhou.  Although it is said to be a siege, in fact we only need to guard against the banks of the Yellow River, and then concentrate our efforts to attack a few points.  It has been almost fifty years since Lanzhou City fell into the hands of the Xixia people. Perhaps it was the nature of the nomadic people. They paid limited attention to the city. Many of the Lanzhou city walls were damaged. They only repaired them and did not carry out large-scale construction.  It was renovated and the degree of dilapidation can be imagined.  Relying on this level, it is not easy to hold on and resist the Song army's attack?  Lin Zhao first carried out a tentative attack. He saw the soldiers bravely climbed to the top of the city, but were knocked down by the Xixia people's rolling logs and rocks. Hundreds of them were injured in the battle.  Although it was said that he returned without success, it was not without gains.  It's so cold in the northwest that even the Yellow River is frozen, let alone the moat.  With this convenience, the Song army could directly set up ladders and climb the city.  It was the first attack. Several times, soldiers wanted to climb up the city.  Although he was eventually repulsed.  But this shows that Xixia's defense is not very tight.  There is even a somewhat negative feeling.  This is a good phenomenon.  Lin Zhao was a little more relaxed, and capturing Lanzhou was not as difficult as imagined.  But after all, Xixia has been operating here for forty or fifty years, and has some foundation. Although the Song army launched continuous attacks, they always returned without success.  Until a few days later, the crossbows and the trebuchets improved by Lin Zhao and Shen Kuo arrived, and they continued to bombard the Lanzhou city wall.  The thick rammed earth began to crack and even break.  The Song army gradually began to gain the upper hand.  Even so, it is not easy to break the city.  As everyone knows, Ma Qige in the city is even more flustered.  The weapons of the Song army were very powerful. Stones fell from the sky. The city walls continued to be damaged, cracked, and even collapsed in increasing numbers.  The most terrible thing is the psychological deterrent to the soldiers and the people. Near the city wall, many houses were smashed with holes by stones.  The civilian husband who was carrying weapons on the city wall was suddenly pierced through the chest by the Song Army's crossbow. The remaining civilian husbands were shocked and horrified when they saw this.  Machige didn't know why the Song Army's bed crossbow had such a long range.  Is the penetrating power so strong?  Seeing that the civilian husband's body was directly pierced by the crossbow arrow, he flew out and fell on the tower.  He knew that this was an extremely terrifying shock to the civilians who had never seen blood and battle, and they no longer wanted to fight.  Without the support of the civilians, the military strength they have is definitely not enough, but in this current situation Ma Qige sighed, Lanzhou City has begun to be riddled with holes, the weather is getting warmer, and the ice on the Yellow River has  The layers are starting to loosen a little, and if we don¡¯t make a decision, they may be riddled with holes, and it will be too late to cry!  Lin Zhao did not know the situation in Lanzhou City and could only detect bits and pieces from daily battles.  There is nothing to say except to intensify the siege.  But I didn¡¯t expect that sometimes, happiness comes suddenly and surprises people inadvertently.  Today we launched another attack. A section of the city wall in the south city collapsed, making it easy to get in.  Lin Zhao was so pleasantly surprised that he immediately sent more troops, using this as a gap to enter the city, and was already prepared for street fighting.  But soon the forward soldiers came back to report that there were only panicked civilians in the city, and most of the Xixia soldiers had disappeared.  How is this going?  Just when Lin Zhao was wondering, he received the news that the Xixia army came out of the north gate, broke through the siege, and headed towards the Yellow River.  Abandoned the city and fled?  Lin Zhao smiled. He didn't expect such an advantage. The Xixia defenders were so unlucky that they became cowardly deserters.  Well, I just happened to get this big deal.  Lanzhou is extremely important. As long as you can get it, the method is not important, not to mention that Xixia gave it to you for free.  As for the Xixia soldiers who broke through, Lin Zhao issued an order that they could pursue them, but with the Yellow River as the boundary. Once the Xixia soldiers crossed the Yellow River, they would give up the pursuit.  After all, when the Xixia army breaks through, Zhuoluo Military Division will receive the news. At that time, the Xixia people may join forces and counterattack Lanzhou.  The top priority is to take over Lanzhou City, repair the city walls, and strengthen defense.  Lin Zhao never expected that when he was lucky, good things would happen one after another!  Spring in the sixth year of Xining came very early, and even the weather in the northwest was warmer than in previous years.  Although the Yellow River has not yet thawed, the ice layer has begun to thin.  It could have been supported by riding a horse and galloping by, but in the rush,Thousands of soldiers rushed to cross the river first.  The Song army followed behind and the Xixia soldiers, who were already anxious, scrambled to cross the river, and the crossing points were relatively concentrated.  As a result, the weight on the Yellow River ice surface has greatly increased, and cracks have actually appeared in the ice layer.  In addition, the horses and soldiers were running very fast, and the vibration was so great. How could the cracked ice withstand it?  Therefore, during the process of the Xixia soldiers crossing, many ice layers in the Yellow River broke.  As one can imagine, countless people fell into the ice cave.  For a moment, the scene was horrific, with calls for help and cries intertwined in confusion, making the already chaotic situation even more unbearable.  Seeing someone fall into the ice cave, the temporarily safe person realized the danger, and became even more anxious to leave the dangerous ice surface, running faster and shaking more.  Without orderly organization, the scene became more chaotic, more ice broke, and the number of Xixia soldiers falling into the Yellow River continued to increase.  When Li Cheng, who was in charge of the pursuit, saw this situation, he immediately mobilized all the catapults to throw large rocks on the ice of the Yellow River.  The vibrations became more violent, and the speed of ice fragmentation increased exponentially.  The fragmented pieces gradually connected into one piece, and the entire ice layer could no longer support it, forming floating ice.  The Xixia soldiers who were crossing the river froze to death.  Countless people drowned.  Less than 20% fled to the other side.  For a while.  The bodies of Xixia soldiers and horses were everywhere in the Yellow River.  The corpses were frozen in the water, and some were stuck together with ice cubes and floating on the water, which was horrible to see.  Zhuoluo Military Division on the other side of the Yellow River received the news and hurriedly led his troops and horses. The only thing he could do was to respond to the compatriots who had escaped death and climbed ashore.  Want to cross the river to counterattack Lanzhou?  Not to mention the number of their troops and their combat effectiveness, they had no chance.  At least not before winter comes.  After the Xixia soldiers scrambled to cross the river and shattered the ice, and as the weather gradually became warmer, the ice on the Yellow River decomposed and formed liquefaction.  There are large and small ice cubes floating on the water surface, flowing rapidly.  In this case, crossing the river on ice is impossible.  The ferry is even more undesirable, and the Xixia people can only look forward to it and sigh.  The thawed Yellow River is like a natural barrier, making Lanzhou City, which was just controlled by the Song Army, safe!  God is really helping me, standing by the Yellow River.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh.  The area of ??floating ice on the Yellow River is constantly decreasing, and the flow speed is also faster.  Xixia cannot survive.  Looking across the river, you can even see their angry but helpless expressions from a distance.  There is no doubt that Lanzhou has returned to the embrace of the Song Dynasty.  At least it would be safe until winter came. This was not enough. Lin Zhao hoped to build Lanzhou City into a strong fortress for the Song Dynasty in the west.  Taking advantage of the nearly one-year safety period, the city must be reinforced. This time, the damage to Lanzhou City was too serious, and the city walls had to be renovated and reinforced.  The other thing is to stabilize the rule of the Song Dynasty here. The situation of the residents in Lanzhou City is very complicated. There are Han people, Dangxiang people, Qiang people, Uighurs, Tubo people, and people from other places in the Western Regions. It is quite complicated.  Lin Zhao clearly issued an order stating that all ethnic groups would be treated equally, and the imperial court would establish farmland near Lanzhou.  At the same time, trade routes will be restored, and everything will be renovated, gradually restoring the prosperity of the past, so that the people here can live and work in peace and contentment.  After the Song army entered the city, military discipline was also strict, and Qiu did not commit any crimes.  Lin Zhao is relatively tolerant of the people here. After all, it has been occupied by Xixia for fifty years. The people's sense of belonging and identity is hard to say and needs to be slowly transformed and improved.  Of course, complete tolerance is not possible. Whenever we use both kindness and power, the strategy of adding sugar to the stick is more obvious.  Even though the policies of the Song Dynasty were so relaxed and they mostly worked for the benefit of the people, they were always excellent and stubborn young people.  There have been people making trouble in the city for several days in a row, with evil intentions.  Lin Zhao was not polite and immediately ordered him to be strangled!  Therefore, for several nights, the people of Lanzhou, who were afraid to go out behind closed doors, heard the sounds of fighting and screams outside, one after another.  In the early morning of the next day, the blood stains on the streets were still there and had not yet been cleaned up.  Hundreds of heads were hung in front of the city gate, which made people shudder just by looking at them, which acted as a particularly good deterrent.  Lanzhou City quickly settled down, order gradually returned to normal, and it gradually reintegrated into the Song Dynasty.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ News of the Song Army¡¯s capture of Lanzhou spread, Qingyi  Jie Guizhang finally understood what Lin Zhao's real intention was in being anxious to negotiate peace and end the war with Tubo.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that he would have such big arms and capture Lanzhou City in an instant. It was really unexpected.  The situation in Xixia will also get worse and worse. Maybe one day, their situation may not be as good as that of Tubo.  Dong Zhan felt helpless and happy. The Song army was too terrible, and Lin Zhao was too terrible. Maybe it was right to end the war with the Song Dynasty as soon as possible.After Lanzhou fell into the hands of the Song army, the people of the Song Dynasty had the say in the sky to the west, and Lin Zhao was the master.  As for making a comeback and retaking Qingtang City?  Dong Felt shook his head gently. Lanzhou controlled Qingtang remotely, and he would never have another chance in the future.  Maybe Lin Zhao is right, we should look at it from a different angle and in a different direction. At least the future direction of Tubo is not the east or the north!  Ali Gu suffered the most. This move completely eliminated the possibility of revenge and a comeback.  The vows made when leaving Qingtang City are destined to become eternal regrets and can never go back.  This fact was so painful that it was almost hard for him to accept.  As for Lin Bubi, who returned from Dongxia, he was completely embarrassed, but he never gave up his obsession with being the crown prince of Tibet.  Although Tubo is different from what it used to be, it still has half of the country, and all of this is because of him.  Lin Bubi blamed himself, but he did not reflect thoroughly.  He knew that if he still had a chance, he could only rely on his wife's mother's family, the Xixia Kingdom.  However, Lanzhou was lost and the situation in Xixia was deteriorating. Lin Bubi suddenly felt that the future was bleak.  The ones who suffered the biggest blow were definitely not the Tubo people, but the Xixia people!  In Xingqing Mansion, Li Bingchang was so shocked when he received the news that he fell off the throne.  The defeats on Yanyan Road and Huanqing Road had already made him worried and felt very uncomfortable.  When he suffered such a heavy blow, how could he bear it at such a young age, and he fell ill directly.  Liang Yimi felt even worse. He had always felt that something was wrong, but now he finally knew the answer.  Unfortunately, it is too late. Lanzhou has fallen into the hands of the Song Dynasty. With this springboard, the balance of the future war between Song and Xia will continue to tilt. Xixia has no advantage at all, and the future is even more confused and even in danger!  Although spring has arrived, Liang Yi¡¯s whole body is cold, even more chilly than winter!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 594: Crossing the River and Burning the Bridge

    The spring of Xining's sixth year has come, a little earlier than usual.  The Yellow River is thawing, the ice and snow are beginning to melt, and soon the spring breeze will arrive!  Lin Zhao stayed in Lanzhou City for more than half a month and then left. The war ended and the situation gradually stabilized.  Jing Sili stayed. He was a good general. With him in charge of Lanzhou, there would be absolutely no problem.  The city walls are being renovated and strengthened, and new materials such as cement will be used when necessary.  Lin Zhao requested that Lanzhou must be built into a strong military fortress.  Lanzhou is not only a springboard that threatens Xixia's flanks, but also a fortress that controls Hehuang. Further west through the Hexi Corridor is the vast land of the Western Regions.  This is a starting point, a starting point for the resurgence of the Song Dynasty and the rise of the East.  Since the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the Western Regions have been out of the arms of the Central Plains Dynasty for a long time, and the children who left home will have to go home sooner or later.  Lanzhou is the only way home.  Lin Zhao left, taking only 3,000 blade warriors with him, and the remaining 30,000-odd troops accompanied Jing Sili to garrison.  After Qingtang City and Lanzhou were heavily garrisoned, the troops in the northwest were suddenly stretched thin.  Three hundred thousand Western troops were stationed in various cities along the long border. On the contrary, Guanzhong in the hinterland was short of troops, and Chang'an was guarding only 20,000 people.  There are even fewer mobile troops that can be mobilized. It is considered good for Lin Zhao to be able to carry three thousand personal guards with him.  After leaving Lanzhou, Lin Zhao passed through Qinzhou, Huanzhou and Qingzhou, and finally went to Yanzhou to inspect the defense.  The more important purpose was to adjust personnel again, inadvertently replacing all the generals in various places with cronies or people with close connections. It is no exaggeration to say that 80% of the Western Army was firmly in Lin Zhao's hands.  If his special identity is made public, the remaining 20% ??will probably be loyal.  The Guanlong land west of Tongguan has fallen into Lin Zhao's control, although it is only less than a quarter of the Song Dynasty's territory.  But since ancient times, the core of the struggle for the world has been in the Yellow River Basin, especially the Guanluo area.  From the terrain.  In terms of military strength and influence, Lin Zhao can be said to have occupied half of the country.  As long as Tongguan and Wuguan are blocked, it will be impossible for outsiders to enter Guanzhong. The land of four fortresses is not for nothing.  The only threat is the Xixia people, and the Tubo people have been defeated.  There will definitely be a fight between Dong Xiang in Lijing City and Mo Xiangjiao in Miaochuan. It will take a long time for the Tibetans to unify and stabilize the upper reaches of Huangshui River and Qinghai Lake.  It does not threaten Hehuang's safety for the time being.  Xixia suffered a big defeat this time. Li Bingchang's defeat on the eastern front was considered a failure at most, but it was not serious.  The fall of Lanzhou was a bolt from the blue, and Xixia was seriously injured this time.  Along the way, Lin Zhao heard a lot of news!  Why did Lanzhou guard Ma Qige cross the river by chance?  He escaped back to Zhuoluo Army Division, but was killed by the furious Li Bingchang. Not one of his twenty-seven members of the family was spared.  He wanted to use iron-blooded methods to tell all the Xixia generals that they must fight to the death and coexist with the city. For a time, Xixia was in panic.  The generals were all afraid and kept silent.  What else is there: Li Bingchang was so angry that he could not afford to fall ill; Liang Yimi was shocked to hear the bad news and lost one-fifth of his gray hair overnight; Empress Dowager Liang endured her grief and presided over the government, etc.  Lin Zhao didn't pay attention to it. It was when the south wind was blowing and spring was full of joy that Xixia suffered from the late spring cold.  It's really pitiful.  However, since they were enemies of each other, Lin Zhao showed no sympathy at all, and even unceremoniously closed all the forecourts in Yanbian and cut off the trade between Song and Xia.  The border guards also conduct regular patrols to crack down on smuggling.  Anyone from the Guanlong Song Dynasty who dared to smuggle a needle or thread to Xixia would be killed on the spot.  With the harsh iron-blooded tactics, Guanlong merchants were in panic for a while.  Trembling.  At first, some people secretly transported cloth and medicinal materials to Xixia with a sense of luck, but the goods were inspected by the border army.  All one hundred and thirty-seven people were beheaded along the Jing River, and their blood flowed into the Jing River.  Then it flows into the Wei River.  All the merchants in Guanzhong understood the facts. Lord Xuanfu was not joking, and his orders were carried out more thoroughly than ever before.  Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh, why are there always some desperate people who want to test their own bottom line?  You don't take life seriously, why bother?  In fact, he also wanted to test the Western Army's ability to execute his orders through this incident. So far, the effect is not bad.  Of course, if the water is clear, there will be no fish. Being tough will only make these traders dissatisfied, even alienated and hateful.  Guanlong is his foundation, how could Lin Zhao do anything to destroy the Great Wall?  After the ban on trade between Song and Xia, the Hehuang trade route was restored.  Lin Zhao said that as long as he abides by the law and obeys orders, he will reopen the Silk Road from Guanzhong, Qinzhou, Hezhou through Qingtang, Lijing City, and finally to the Western Regions.  The Guanlong merchants were very excited when they heard about it. They knew thatThe value of this trade route, such compensation makes everyone satisfied, and they are grateful to Zheng Guogong Lin Zhao.  Lin Zhao smiled slightly, a prosperous and prosperous Guanzhong would be of great benefit to him.  At the same time, this can be regarded as fulfilling the promise made to Dong Fei so as to stabilize the Tibetan people.  It is better to resolve enemies than to make enemies. At least at this time, it is of great benefit to have one more ally and one less enemy.  At the same time, some people were also relocated to the Hehuang area to farm and farm.  The main purpose is to ensure the rations of the Hehuang army. The most important role in the Hehuang and Longyou area is to use it as pasture.  The origin of Hequ horses has fallen into the hands of the Song Dynasty. From now on, it can provide the Song army with a large number of horses, improve the quantity and quality of the Song Dynasty cavalry, and change the disadvantageous position in the battle with the Liao Kingdom and Xixia.  Military affairs are basically well-arranged, but government affairs, as the northwest has experienced wars for a long time, need local officials to manage them well.  Lin Zhao had already applied to Bianjing to dispatch experienced civil servants to serve in the northwest.  Under clever operation, a group of officials began to take office one after another.  Su Shi, the magistrate of Fengzhou (Fengxiang), was the first to take office. Su Che and Cai Jing returned from their mission to Korea and made great achievements. They were respectively promoted to Jingyuan Road (Jingyang) transfer envoy and Tongzhou (Dali) general magistrate. Wen Yanbo was the third son.  He was appointed as Chang'an Changping Secretary, responsible for Chang'an's grain storage, river transportation, labor and many other affairs; Zeng Gong's younger brother Zeng Bu was appointed as the magistrate of Huazhou (Weinan) Throughout the northwest, the righteous Lin Zhao cleverly acted as the core of the river.  Weave a big net.  Although some nodes on the Internet are not aware of the significance of their existence, in the near future, they will play a greater role and expand this large network to the entire Song Dynasty.  With everything settled, it was already mid-March when Lin Zhao returned to Chang'an.  Since the fall of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an is no longer the capital, and its prosperity is no longer what it used to be.  But this spring, catkins are flying by the Qujiang Pool and peach blossoms are in full bloom. It¡¯s so beautiful!  Chang'an, which has been withered for a long time, has a little more vitality!  The willows in Quchi are new, and there will definitely be weeping willows on both sides of the Bianhe River. Another hazy speech will definitely be beautiful.  It¡¯s time to go back to Bianjing!  It has been more than eight months since I left Bianjing in July last year. Emperor Renzong¡¯s birthday ceremony is coming soon, and I must catch up.  At the same time, Lin Zhao really missed his family and his four children.  Qiu Ning should be able to walk by now, Hong'er and Xiu Ning are almost one year old, and the youngest Jun'er has never been seen before, and Lin Zhao really misses her.  Before returning from Yanzhou, Lin Zhao had already written to Emperor Zhao Xu, requesting to return to Bianjing to visit relatives.  Zhao Xu quickly agreed!  When Lin Zhao's memorial announcing his victory was delivered to Bianjing, the whole court cheered.  Taking Qingtang City, although the entire Hehuang was not included in the territory, it was already a great gain.  After all, the frontline situation is forcing us to understand.  As for Lin Zhao's extortionate method of exchange, Zhao Xu didn't care.  The method is not important, the result is the most important.  What¡¯s more, Lin Zhao captured Lanzhou in one fell swoop on his way back to the army. This was something that the Song Dynasty had dreamed of for nearly fifty years. Needless to say, it was of great military strategic significance. From then on, the Song Dynasty had the confidence to fight Xixia.  Zhao Xu was very excited, and it was of great significance to him personally.  With Lanzhou, the Song Dynasty's army can expand further and destroy Xixia. The army can cross the Hexi Corridor and reach the Western Regions directly.  The desire to restore the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties has become possible, and substantial progress has been made.  What¡¯s more, Lanzhou was lost when Emperor Renzong was in power. Recovering the lost land of his ancestors by himself is of extraordinary significance and will definitely leave a mark in the history books.  This year marks the tenth year since the death of Emperor Renzong, and the Empress Dowager Cao requested that a grand sacrifice be held.  Zhao Xu agreed, but he didn¡¯t take it seriously at first, but it¡¯s different now.  At that time, the Lanzhou victory can be used to comfort Emperor Renzong, and at the same time, it can also demonstrate his imperial achievements and gain extra face in front of the ministers.  Such a good opportunity should not be missed. Zhao Xu made up his mind to make a big move.  The good news in the northwest is like timely rain, sweeping away all the bad luck in the recent period.  After the fall of Yongzhou and the massacre of Jiaozhi, Zhao Xu has been in disgrace, losing face in front of the civil and military officials of the court and the people of the country.  With the victories in Qingtang City and Lanzhou, he could finally stand tall and feel proud.  Lin Zhao is truly a lucky general!  Although he was pleased and even a little grateful, Zhao Xu had other ideas on how to arrange Lin Zhao's arrangements this time.  Rewards based on merit are inevitable, but Lin Zhao is already the Duke of Zheng, General Yunhui, and the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, how can he be rewarded?  Become a king?  That's impossible. There were only a handful of kings with different surnames in the Song Dynasty, and they were all in the early years of the dynasty. It seems that all the princes now have the surname Zhao.  Or add the title of prime minister?  Lin Zhao is less than thirty years old and two years old.The 60-year-old prime minister seemed to be talking too much.  He could only be promoted to the position of military general. He directly passed over the generals Huaihua and Champion of the third rank of Congzheng, and was promoted to the general of the auxiliary country of the second rank. It was considered a great favor from the emperor.  The general of the auxiliary country is naturally not suitable to continue to serve as the Xuanfu envoy. Lin Zhao will become a wealthy and idle man.  It¡¯s a pity that such an excellent talent as Lin Zhao should be left idle.  However, we must not let go of any signs of success that could shock the master.  He negotiated with the Tubo people in Hehuang, traded Qingtang City, and captured Lanzhou in a surprise attack. He killed them first and then reported them.  Although the opportunity was fleeting and reporting to Bianjing was a waste of time, it was always bad to make one's own decisions, and Zhao Xu felt a thorn in his heart.  The war in the northwest has been suspended. We have already crossed the river, and the bridge has no value in existing. Let¡¯s demolish it!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 595: Outstanding

    The spring breeze is so proud that the horse's hooves are so bad that I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day!  This was Meng Jiao¡¯s excitement after being admitted to the imperial examination, while Lin Zhao was eager to return home. He didn¡¯t have time to appreciate the peach blossoms beside the Qujiang Pond, so he hurriedly rode back eastward!  On the way home, Lin Zhao only brought a few dozen people with him, but there were many Dark Moon guards lurking in the dark!  They were born out of the Mingyue Sect and separated from it, specializing in protecting Lin Zhao's safety.  You cannot lead troops when you return to Bianjing. Otherwise, before you leave Tongguan, the censor will impeach the criminal for treason, and memorials with evil intentions will be like snowflakes.  Song Daofeng stayed in the northwest, and was taken to Longshan for training by Zhe Kefu.  The existence of this army was known to the Privy Council.  But they only knew that it was an elite light cavalry with strong combat power, and some of its special features were deliberately concealed by Lin Zhao.  Zhe Kefu is the second son of Zhe Kexing. He came to Lin Zhao with his elder brother Zhe Keda. The two young nephews have experienced enough training to be able to stand alone.  The most important thing is that they worship and are loyal to their uncle. This is the most important thing. This level of in-law relationship is very useful.  Walking eastward along the Weishui River, leaving Tongguan, we soon arrived at Luoyang.  It was getting late, so Lin Zhao stayed in the city to rest for a day.  In the evening, Lin Zhao went to his cozy home by the Tianjin Bridge in an upright manner.  The external reason is to visit the teacher on behalf of Zhongshidao and give him gifts.  When Zhang Zai lived in Luoyang, he stayed in Shao Yong's mansion.  Of course, Lin Zhao¡¯s real purpose is to visit Shao Yong!  On the day of the heavy rain in Bianjing during the Dragon Boat Festival, Shao Yong met Di Qing, and he was willing to return and became a middleman to win over the Luoyang clique and related old party officials. ? Nearly a year.  There are already some results!  Lin Zhao is the protagonist.  Of course I have to come and thank you.  and discuss important details with them.  When we went to Hezhou last year, the war was tense and there was no room for delay.  After that, I couldn't get away from the northwest, and I didn't get a chance until today.  I only had a quick meeting with Zhang Zai. After greetings, I asked a few questions about the current situation of Zhongshi Dao. The old man said he was old and unwell and left.  It seemed that he knew there was something special between Lin Zhao and Shao Yong.  So I said goodbye very wisely.  "Mr. Yaofu!" "Shao Yong has met His Highness!" "Sir, you are too polite. No need to be polite!" Shao Yong then carefully looked at Lin Zhao, nodded and said, "When we first met, I felt that Your Highness was very generous. It's just that  At first, I didn't see any clues about the hidden dragon, but if I look closely, it's really extraordinary." "Really? That's Mr. Cheng's compliment!" Lin Zhao smiled, his face was very mysterious.  He looked ordinary, but he didn't know where Shao Yong saw the extraordinary.  Shao Yong smiled and said: "No. Your Highness deserves such praise. In the Northwest War, he opened up thousands of miles of territory, and even recaptured Lanzhou. The Song Dynasty was humiliated for decades. Such great achievements, don't you deserve a praise?"  "Hehe, it's just a fluke!" Lin Zhao was rarely humble.  "Your Highness's ability is obvious to all, so there is no need to be modest!" Shao Yong said with a smile: "But His Highness's luck is indeed good!" "Oh?" The topic of luck is very mysterious, not to mention that Lin Zhao may not believe it, but from what Shao Yong said, then  It must be taken seriously.  Shao Yong said: "The crape myrtle is dim and the two stars are shining. Your Highness's fortune is just right and he is as powerful as the sun!" "Thank you, Mr. Sir, for your kind words!" "This is a fact. If Your Highness has any plans, just do it!" Shao Yong said solemnly.  He said: "What I can do is to cheer for His Highness. There may be some things that can help." "Sir, you are serious. Several officials you recommended have already taken up their posts in Guanzhong. I have seen them and they are all very good!" Lin Zhao said  When the Northwest placed cronies, Shao Yong also participated and recommended some people.  For nearly a year, Shao Yong moved around and attracted a lot of strength to Lin Zhao.  "They are pretty decent. It's an honor to be able to contribute to His Highness. It's just not easy for Sima Junshi!" Shao Yong sighed and said, "After His Highness's identity is revealed, it will be different. Although Jun Shi is stubborn,  "Sima Guang is an important minister of the country. He is knowledgeable and has a noble character. I am lucky to get him, but I will lose my life. Don't worry, sir!" Why doesn't Lin Zhao hope to take Sima Guang as his own?  Not to mention his own talents, more importantly, he can be regarded as a core figure of the old party and has the appeal to respond to everyone.  I don't know how many hearts I can win if I get this person, but the more this happens, the less I can rush it.  "What His Highness said is that I will try my best, but in the end it still depends on Jun Shi's decision, but I believe that His Highness will not be disappointed." Shao Yong and Sima Guang are close friends, and they originally talked about everything.  But the matter is too relevant, how dare you reveal it so easily?  Especially when it comes to seeking the throne, Sima?It¡¯s really hard to say how to decide. ????????? It¡¯s possible for someone to fall out on the spot, mess up the matter out of righteousness, or mess up the situation.  Because of this, Shao Yong was extra careful, lest it would be counterproductive.  "Mr. Yaofu, I may ask you to speak out publicly if necessary. I don't know" The most important purpose of Lin Zhao's visit today is here.  "I'll save it!" Shao Yong agreed readily. He had already made his decision after meeting Di Qing on the bank of the Bian River that day.  Lin Zhao said goodbye to Shao Yong and headed east early the next morning.  It is more than two hundred miles and can be rushed back to Bianjing in two or three days.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Mother, Dongyang is coming back!" Zhao Fukang was supporting the Emperor in Qingshou Palace  Queen Mother Cao takes a walk.  Mr. Cao has passed his sixtieth year. Although he is extremely noble and has fine food and clothing, he still has to entertain his grandchildren and enjoy his family relationship.  But after all, I am getting older, and my physical ailments are gradually increasing. I was bedridden for a long time some time ago.  Fortunately, Chai Minyan was here and she took good care of herself for a period of time before she started to improve!  "It's just the right time to come back. I've already told Zhong Zhen that your father's sacrifice ceremony will be held grandly." Ms. Cao knew the true purpose of this sacrifice.  This is an appropriate time. Emperor Renzong died exactly ten years ago, so the integer year is naturally of special significance.  The reason why Cao was so decisive was not only to cooperate with Lin Zhao, but also based on his physical condition.  After getting sick this time, her health is not as good as before. Ms. Cao is very afraid that she will suddenly fall ill, or even have another problem.  Without his most favorable support, it would be difficult for Lin Zhao to clear his name.  She can¡¯t control the fight for the throne, but Emperor Renzong¡¯s bloodline must return to the royal family. This is her responsibility as his legitimate wife.  "Well, Dongyang has performed extremely well in the northwest this time. His achievements are unparalleled and the people are praising him. He has won the hearts of the people. As long as his name is correct this time and his name is justified, he will definitely be able to get the support of the world!" Zhao Fukang was very excited about the great situation.  "Well, let him prepare, I know what to do!" Ms. Cao pondered for a moment and said solemnly: "It's a very important matter, so it must be done properly. Don't dare to make any mistakes!" "Yes!" Zhao Fukang said with a smile: "Dongyang  I'm coming back today. I'm going out of the palace to wait, just in time to meet him." "Well, you and your brother may not have seen each other for a long time. He just came back from the battlefield, so you should go and see him!" "Zhao Fukang is gone!  , Mr. Cao was walking in the garden alone.  Under the warm sunshine, as soon as I turned around, I saw flowers in bloom, full of spring.  Ms. Cao murmured: "A hundred flowers bloom, but in the end, only one branch is beautiful, one branch is beautiful" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 596: The strangeness of the disease

    When Zhao Fukang came to Zheng Guogong's mansion, her two little nephews were taking a bath, and she immediately participated. Playing with children has become one of her great pleasures.  Lin Hong and Lin Jun are fat and white, inheriting the good genetics from their parents. They are beautiful and cute. Looking at their innocent smiles, Zhao Fukang feels strong maternal love in his heart.  Both children are under one year old, but they are also lively and active, especially when taking a bath.  Sitting in the bathtub, the little guy danced and danced. Like many children, he likes to play in water.  When the splash of water fell on their mother and aunt, the little guys laughed continuously, as if they had a talent for pranks since they were young.  "Everyone, be good. Your father will be back soon. How about you come clean and greet him?" Mu Sihong's eyes turned slightly red when she mentioned this.  My husband has been away from home for seven or eight months. He was not here during the New Year, and he was not here when he gave birth to a child.  The son is half a year old and has not seen his father yet.  When I learned that my husband was coming back, I couldn't help but be overjoyed.  "Okay, Dongyang will be back soon. It doesn't look good if your eyes are red from crying!" Zhao Fukang joked with a smile.  The aunts and sisters were joking while wiping the clothes of the two children. Gu Yuelun, who was asking Lin Hong about his shoes and socks, smiled and said: "It's really special. Hong'er and Jun'er both have six toes" Mu Sihong also said  : "At first Jun'er was not very obvious, but as he grew older, the extra toes became more obvious." "Fortunately, they are just toes. Others can't see them when wearing shoes and socks, so it doesn't matter!" Chai Minyan didn't take it seriously. Before getting married,  , God knows that Lin Zhao¡¯s left foot has six toes, and so will his son!  "Yes, Qiuning and Xiuning are girls. They will suffer. From now on, Yuzuqianqian's words have nothing to do with them!" All four children of the Lin family are like this. It is obviously hereditary.  Of course it is difficult to say this kind of thing, because no one else knows about it.  "If Dongyang is like this, so will his children!" Zhao Fukang said, "How else could Dongyang be my brother, and how could they be my nephews?" "Is it possible that she is a princess?" Mu Sihong looked at Zhao Fukang.  Somewhat surprised.  "Yes, it's not just me. The emperor and my father also have them, so we all have them!" Zhao Fukang said: "Fortunately, it's six toes, otherwise things would be really difficult!" Chai Minyan guessed it and immediately ordered:  "This matter is strictly kept a secret and must not be known to outsiders!" Fortunately, the ones who delivered the baby were Wen Po from the Chai family and the Meng family.  It should not leak the news!  Chai Minyan didn't take this matter to heart. According to the princess sister, it won't be long before this secret doesn't matter.  Zhao Fukang said: "It doesn't matter, it will be fine in a few days, earlier than expected!" "Ahead of schedule?" Chai Minyan looked tense.  She knew that her husband and sister were planning something big.  Because of this, she had not slept well for several days and was always on tenterhooks.  She was always uneasy when her husband didn't come back. Now that she heard about the change, she was even more sensitive.  "Well, it's not that we want to advance, it's Zhao Xu who wants to do this!" Zhao Fukang just got the news before leaving the palace today.  Originally, the Cao family requested that Emperor Renzong's birthday be held in a grand ceremony, but Zhao Xu temporarily changed his mind and planned to hold Emperor Renzong's birthday in a grand manner first.  Song Renzong¡¯s birthday was April 14th, and his death date was March 29th. The two dates were very close.  The reason why Mr. Cao chose his birthday on April 14 was because he was afraid that Lin Zhao would not be able to come back in time, so he deliberately delayed it for half a month so that he could be fully prepared.  But Zhao Xu felt that.  Since the festival day comes first, a grand sacrifice should be held first.  Even if it's his birthday, he's been depressed for a long time and needs a big day to feel proud.  Although it was only half a month, he couldn't wait. Anyway, it was always a matter of time, sooner rather than later.  Therefore, it is directly advanced to March 29th.  Anyway, Lin Zhao has arrived in Luoyang and will be able to return to Bianjing soon.  It would be better for him to come back directly on the same day and directly hold a victory and reward ceremony, which can just show his majesty as an emperor!  The time suddenly advanced.  This made Zhao Fukang a little surprised. She was worried whether there would be any changes, and whether Zhao Xu would notice something?  The bigger the event, the more caution you need to take!  So she had more reasons to leave the palace. The first thing was to inform Chai Minyan so that she could be mentally prepared.  At the same time, it is also necessary to notify Mingyue Sect and conduct a secret investigation to see if there are any mistakes.  Some things need to be prepared more quickly, and there is not much time left for them.  If Lin Zhao can come back today, it would be the best, so that we can discuss countermeasures in person.  But Zhao Fukang was disappointed. Not only did he not wait for Lin Zhao, but he heard very bad news!  Lin Zhao is sick!  Because I was in a hurry, when I reached Zhongmou?The battle injury recurred and he was bedridden, so he stayed in the local area to rest!  When she heard the news about her husband's injury, Chai Minyan was immediately anxious, her eyes red and on the verge of tears.  Zhao Fukang was also shocked. At such a critical moment, his brother suddenly fell ill.  Regardless of whether the condition is serious or not, it is already March 19th, and there are only ten days left before the sacrificial ceremony. If we can't make it back in time, all the previous arrangements will be in vain!  How could this happen?  Why do you feel like you got off to a bad start?  Zhao Fukang shook his head gently. After gradually calming down, she suddenly felt that Lin Zhao's illness was a little strange. It happened at this time sooner or later. It was very intriguing!  "Don't worry, Dongyang may not be really sick!" Zhao Fukang comforted Chai Min with a few words, then turned around and ordered someone to inform Mingyue Sect secretly.  She wants to know whether her brother is really sick or is he pretending to be sick!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On March 19th, the sixth year of Xining, before the peach blossoms withered, it stands to reason that Lin Zhao should  Just returned to Bianjing.  Unfortunately, when walking to Zhongmou, Lin Zhao suddenly fell ill!  Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy, General Yunhui, and Zheng Guogong Lin Zhao fell ill on their own territory, which shocked Zhongmu County Magistrate Li Chenghua.  Everyone knows that General Lin has made great military exploits and is now very popular, highly regarded by officials and loved by the people.  If there was something wrong with him on his own territory, he couldn't afford it, so he came to visit him in time.  Duke Zheng Guo did not put on any airs, and Li Chenghua successfully entered the post house where Lin Zhao was temporarily staying.  When I walked to the door of the room, I saw a soldier coming out with a basin of bloody water and a bloody white cloth floating in it.  When Li Chenghua entered the room, he first smelled the grand smell of medicine, and then saw that the military doctor had just finished bandaging.  Lin Zhao was leaning on the couch.  There was a thick bandage wrapped around the thigh, and blood could be seen oozing out.  "General, you are well and healthy. Don't move casually these days to prevent the wound from cracking again!" the military doctor warned, and said, "The little one is going to cook the medicine first!" The military doctor hurried away, and Li Chenghua came face-to-face with him.  The front man said: "Your Majesty, Li Chenghua, pays homage to Duke Zheng!" "You don't have to be polite, Magistrate Li!" Lin Zhao said with a smile, "Please forgive me for being injured. I'm sorry!" "Where, the Duke fought for the country, and his hard work has paid off!  "Li Chenghu flattered him for a while and then asked: "My lord, your injury is not serious, is it?" "It's not important, I was hit by an arrow when I was in Lanzhou!" Lin Zhao sighed: "I thought I was cured, but I didn't expect to be in such a hurry these days.  , the wound actually opened again. It¡¯s a step away from Bianjing. It¡¯s causing trouble to County Magistrate Li!¡± ¡°Where? It¡¯s an honor to serve the Duke!¡± Li Chenghua said.  If you need anything in Zhongmou, just ask!" He originally planned to recommend a doctor, but changed his mind after seeing the military doctor.  Zheng Guogong's status is very valuable. If he can't be cured, or whether he is cured well or not, it will be troublesome.  The less trouble, the better.  "Okay, thank you!" After Li Chenghua left, Lin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief!  Then he got up and walked around freely, but where did he look a little injured?  Yes, Lin Zhao was indeed pretending to be ill. This was Shao Yong's suggestion.  Tell him not to rush back to Bianjing and delay for the time being.  As for the reason, it is to guard against Zhao Xu!  As a major contributor to the opening of Xihe River.  Lin Zhao's return to the capital was treated with extraordinary courtesy. Emperor Zhao Xu had arranged for Privy Councilor Han Jiang to be his envoy, and was going to personally travel ten miles from the city to greet him as a show of favor.  At this time, Lin Zhao not only held a high position of power, but also had unprecedented prestige.  Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, after the destruction of the Southern Tang Dynasty and the Hou Shu and other separatist regimes, there has never been any expansion of territory.  This is the first time that the Xihe River has been opened.  The territory of the Song Dynasty extended thousands of miles to the west, not to mention that it also recovered a city in Lanzhou.  Recovering lost ground and expanding territory, these two things excited the military and literati, and the entire Song Dynasty had countless praises.  Although the Song Dynasty valued literature over military affairs.  He may even look down on generals, but he does not reject his side skills.  What¡¯s more, General Lin was also a Jinshi after all. He was a civil servant who became a military general. He was both civil and military. Civilians could assist the king and military officers could stabilize the country. This in itself was also the ideal state pursued by scholars.  At that time, Han Qi once said, "Outside the Donghua Gate, the hero is the one who wins the first place in the roll call." This trend of emphasizing literature over martial arts reached its peak.  This time, Lin Zhao made great achievements in the northwest, and inadvertently aroused many people's ambition to conquer the fifty states of Guanshan.  It¡¯s just that the Song Dynasty has valued culture over military affairs for a long time. It is difficult to change it in a short time. This is a subtle process and it is very long.  Lin Zhao is also widely praised by the common people, especially the people on both sides of the Yellow River. It can be said that they are grateful to Lin Zhao.??.  The peach blossoms bloom, and the ice and snow in the upper reaches of the Yellow River melt and form a torrent, which is called the Peach Blossom Flood.  After more than a year, the reinforcement of the embankments in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River has been basically completed. From Sanmenxia to Qizhou, the concrete embankments are stronger and can easily withstand flood peaks.  The dredging of the river bed has been very effective, but it is a long-term task that requires continuous persistence.  There is no doubt that the harm of the Yellow River has been temporarily relieved.  The land of Hebei can finally live and work in peace and contentment. People no longer have to be displaced. People who had left their homes before gradually began to return to their homes.  The land after the Yellow River flooded was quite fertile. The people reclaimed the land and saw hope of life again.  When Wen Yanbo, the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road, saw this, he immediately reported it to the imperial court, and made efforts to restore production in Hebei Road, which has begun to bear initial results.  Under the deliberate publicity of Mingyue Sect, Lin Zhao's deeds of river governance can be said to be well known to everyone.  When the overflowing Yellow River calmed down and no longer harmed their lives, the simple people were filled with gratitude.  So now, from the prime ministers and ministers to the common people, they all praise Lin Zhao and are grateful for his kindness.  For a time, Lin Zhao's prestige was unprecedentedly high.  On the one hand, Privy Councilor Han Jiang is coming to greet him. I heard that there are people who have organized spontaneously and are preparing to welcome him.  "Winning back the hearts and minds of the people is something I have always dreamed of, and now the results are very good."  Obtaining such a high reputation at this time will gain more support in the future, which will be beneficial to the overall situation. This is a great thing that we can only hope for.  At the same time, he was also worried that Zhao Xu would be suspicious of him, as he was notoriously suspicious and sensitive.  In ancient times, the fate of a master with high achievements would not be good, especially when meeting an emperor like Zhao Xu. Crossing a river and demolishing a bridge was considered as a way of giving face, and it was not surprising that he would do things like unloading grinding mills and killing donkeys.  ¡°If I had no other identity and no other plans, based on my current merits and reputation, my end would be even worse than that of Di Qing back then.  Fortunately, Lin Zhao still has a trump card. He has high skills but is not afraid of the Shock Master, and can even defeat the Shock Master.  However, it still has to be delayed for a few days, and everything will be done as long as it is postponed until the day of Emperor Renzong's memorial ceremony.  Before that, try to avoid Zhao Xu's suspicion, and the most important thing is to continue to retain the position of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy.     what can we do about it?  Zhao Xu, who has a small belly, is probably resentful at this moment, right?  There is only one answer, delay the time so that he does not have a chance to do something to himself before the ceremony!  So there is a saying of pretending to be sick!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhao Xu felt uncomfortable in his heart. Lin Zhao had made great contributions to the country and asked a prime minister like the Privy Council to go and greet him.  , it is customary to show favor.  "But what's the matter with the people crowding the streets to welcome you?"  What is the merit of all eternity?  What about opening up territories and regaining lost ground?  Lin Zhao did all of this, but if he, the emperor, had not commanded and supported it well, would it have gone so smoothly?  This is the achievement of an emperor, and the generals who carried it out deserve credit, but it cannot be exaggerated!  His great achievements shocked the Lord, and he even tried to steal the emperor¡¯s limelight!  Lin Zhao must be restrained. His prestige is unprecedentedly high, but what about himself?  Because of the massacre in Yongzhou, the people's support was almost completely lost, creating a huge contrast.  It's not a way to go on like this.  We have already crossed the river. The bridge must be demolished. It must be demolished!  Zhao Xu has already made up his mind to suppress Lin Zhao this time.  The imperial court cannot treat its meritorious ministers lightly, especially as the Jiaozhi side is still fighting, and cannot let the soldiers at the front feel cold.  You can¡¯t criticize someone openly, you can only promote someone openly or covertly.  As for the future, it depends on whether Lin Zhao is sensible?  The Song Dynasty could not tolerate the appearance of the second Di Qing!  As for when to take action?  Starting immediately seems too hasty and anxious.  The traces are too obvious, but it leaves others with something to talk about.  We must find a suitable opportunity and a suitable reason!  But he also thought, would there be long nights and many dreams?  In recent years, Zhao Xu's suspicion has become more and more serious.  At this critical moment, news came that Lin Zhao fell ill in Zhongmou.

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 597: Fanning the Flames

    Zheng Guogong, General Yunhui, Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy!  Lin Zhao has many titles, but there is only one who really shocks the people, and that is Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy!  He was in charge of the military and political power in the northwest, and was in charge of the most powerful Western Army in the Song Dynasty. This was real power.  Although there is control by the Privy Council, it is difficult to control the Western Army general once he has made great achievements in battle and has high prestige.  ¡°For example, Di Qing back then, Lin Zhao now!  So Zhao Xu made plans to remove Lin Zhao from his position as the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road.  As for the replacement candidate, he has already thought about it and let Wang Shao go.  Originally, he was the protagonist of Xihe Kaibian, but because his mother was seriously ill, he stayed behind to fulfill his filial piety.  Now that Mrs. Wang has recovered, Wang Shao has nothing to worry about.  He is familiar with the military affairs of the northwest. He has no military merit, so his achievements will not shock the emperor. He can ensure the stability of the northwest, so he is the most suitable candidate.  It took him six years to sit on the throne. Because his father Zhao Zongshi came to the throne as a descendant of the clan, the environment was special and the pressure was great.  As a result, Zhao Zongshi could not hold on. After only four years in office, this pressure was naturally passed on to Zhao Xu.  "And he himself was only twenty years old when he came to the throne. He was very young, ambitious, and was very fast in doing things.  But inside, he was not confident.  In addition, various incidents after he ascended the throne, including rebellions, natural disasters, and battles in the court, all put heavy pressure on Zhao Xu.  Lack of self-confidence manifests itself as suspicion and strong suspicion.  As time goes by, this suspicion becomes more and more serious.  Lin Zhao made great contributions to him, but he began to be suspicious before he returned to Bianjing.  Instead of thinking about how to comfort and reward the ministers who have made meritorious services, they have begun to doubt his loyalty. Will it threaten him?  And thinking of ways to deal with him.  Zhao Xu was hesitant at first.  The reason is not to say that I can't let it go.  It¡¯s the fear of acting too hastily.  Leave something to say and let people make irresponsible remarks.  But he is also afraid of long nights and many dreams. If the northwest is not settled, he is always uneasy.  He had even planned that there would be a large court meeting tomorrow, March 20th, and Lin Zhao would go to the palace to meet the king, and he could reward him according to his merits, and he could be promoted openly or secretly.  But it¡¯s very unfortunate.  It happened at this time that news came that Lin Zhao had relapsed from an old injury and fell ill in Zhongmou.  What an unlucky coincidence!  Zhao Xu was helpless, but his suspicious character made him subconsciously wonder if Lin Zhao had done something evil?  I thought about it carefully, but I couldn't think of anything. Lin Zhao's behavior over the years has always been loyal, nothing unusual.  Maybe it¡¯s because I¡¯m too worried!  It was at this time that Li Chenghua, the magistrate of Zhongmu County, submitted a letter!  It was to report to the court that Duke Zheng was ill in Zhongmu.  Between the lines, there are some words about how I take good care of myself.  Li Chenghua wrote the letter because he was afraid that Lin Zhao would have some shortcomings.  If you can't explain it yourself, report it to the court first.  At the same time, he was also showing his merits to the court, hoping that officials and princes would give him a slight promotion for his diligent service to the heroes of the Song Dynasty!  It is also good to become familiar with officials and husbands.  The local official¡¯s memorial should be fine. Lin Zhao may be really ill!  On the battlefield, swords and swords have no eyes, and injuries are common. It is also reasonable for riding back to Beijing to cause old injuries due to the bumps and fatigue.  Zhao Xu felt a little relieved, but a moment later another layer of frost appeared on his face, which further strengthened his determination to restrain Lin Zhao.  Li Chenghua is a county magistrate after all, but he is so attentive to Lin Zhao, which is obviously a lot of fawning.  As a minister, his prestige and influence are already too high and must be suppressed!  Zhao Xu suddenly placed Li Chenghua¡¯s memorial on the imperial case and remained silent for a long time.  When the chamberlain came to pick up the memorandum of approval, he thought that the official wanted to keep it in silence, so he didn't bother ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~ Lin Zhao was lucky. Fortunately, he got to know the master Shao Yong and visited him when he passed by Luoyang.  Mingyue Sect delivered the news very quickly. After Zhao Xu decided to hold a grand ceremony on March 29, Emperor Renzong¡¯s memorial day, Lin Zhao received the news on the same day.  After Shao Yong learned about it, he suggested that Lin Zhao delay his return to Beijing!  April 14th was changed to March 29th, which shows that Zhao Xu was impatient and couldn't wait for half a month.  In this case, it is very likely that you will not be able to wait even a day or two.  The position of Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy is very important to Lin Zhao. It is related to many things such as controlling the Western Army and returning to the northwest.  If Zhao Xu couldn't wait any longer and took the opportunity to quickly take away Lin Zhao's position, the gain would outweigh the loss.  Even if he proves his identity as a prince, Zhao Xu may forcefully persuade him to stay in Bianjing!  It would be different if he had the identity of Shaanxi Lu Xuanfu Envoy, at least he could argue with reason!  Of course, maybe Zhao Xu wouldn¡¯t be so anxious, but the matter was too important to take risks.  The best way is to delay!  And the only reason is to pretend to be sick, so the place of choiceThe point is Zhongmu!  This place is very close to Bianjing. If there is any trouble, you can learn about it in the shortest possible time, and you can also rush back to Bianjing city in time.  At the same time, a small county town isolates people from the possibility of interacting with powerful people, so that they will not be suspected.  If he stayed in Luoyang, Zhao Xu would definitely doubt Lin Zhao's intentions.  After the Northwest War, there were unprecedented military exploits. Naturally, we would not be hasty in giving rewards based on merit, and we must choose the day of the great dynasty meeting.  As long as we wait a few days and pass the big court meetings on March 20th and March 25th, we can successfully survive until the 29th.  At the same time, Shao Yong felt that it would still be difficult to successfully control the Western Army just as a Shaanxi Road Propaganda Envoy.  After thinking about it, I come up with a plan!  Lin Zhao was very excited after hearing this. He made a wonderful move and was not afraid that Zhao Xu would not agree!  But before that, you need to get through these critical ten days! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The peaches are growing brightly, their flowers are shining brightly, and spring is in full bloom in Bianjing.  Many people in the city are vying to go out of the city for youth tours. Even if they don't go out of the city, there is an endless stream of people on both sides of the Bianhe River, Jinshui River, and Iron Tower Lake watching the spring scenery.  Spring brings hope to people, and the people of Bianjing are all filled with the joy of spring.  Looking at other people's smiles, Lu Huiqing couldn't laugh.  He is now the deputy prime minister, deputy prime minister, and the leader of the new party.  It stands to reason.  Such a person was a man of influence in the Song Dynasty.  Lu Huiqing thought so before.  Replaced Wang Anshi.  It is to point out the country, and the scenery is infinite.  Unfortunately, since he came to power, the Song Dynasty's focus shifted from domestic affairs to foreign wars.  The northwest was at war with Tubo and Xixia, and the south was at war with Jiaozhi. In the previous two years, it suffered from drought and floods, making it difficult to implement the reform.  Especially the green seedling method should come into play at this time.  However, during the implementation process, it actually increased the burden on the people, leading to widespread complaints.  Wang Anshi is a gentleman after all, and he has strict requirements on his subordinates.  Now that he is gone, there is no more restraint on the heads of the new party officials. The newly appointed Lu Huiqing is not a kind person to begin with.  The new party is facing more and more criticisms, and its reputation is even worse.  Even Emperor Zhao Xu began to have opinions.  Lu Huiqing was under a lot of pressure, and she didn't realize the feeling of having great power.  On the contrary, the position is in jeopardy.  Especially the emperor's favor. If it falls out of favor, the consequences will be dire!  He has offended many people over the years. Once he loses power, how many people will want to kill him?  Lu Huiqing worked hard to wait until the end of the year, but the fiscal revenue was still too good, and the emperor Zhao Xu reluctantly gave him a few words of praise.  At the beginning of this year, people's livelihoods recovered slightly, the implementation of the new law was relatively smooth, Zhao Xu was quite satisfied, and Lu Huiqing gained some dignity.  I wanted to take the opportunity to gain some limelight and gain a sense of presence, but before it was too late, good news from the northwest arrived.  At the moment, the most popular person in the Song Dynasty is Lin Zhao, who has great military exploits. Like the scorching sun, it covers up the light of them.  Lu Huiqing felt very uncomfortable. If it were anyone else, they would only be a little jealous.  But it turned out that this person was Lin Zhao, the big enemy who killed his two younger brothers. Lu Huiqing felt even worse.  Although it has been several years and the grass on the graves of Lu Heqingben and Lu Shengqing has been very deep, Lu Huiqing has never given up revenge.  I thought that becoming a political advisor and deputy prime minister would give me the strength and capital to deal with Lin Zhao.  The ruthless reality disappointed him. Lin Zhao's progress was far faster than his. Now he was a Duke. When he came back this time, he would be rewarded based on his merits. He might even be given the title of prime minister or a certain general. His power and prestige were indispensable.  Limited quantity.  With his own strength, there is nothing he can do, and revenge will become an eternal luxury!  Lu Huiqing was unwilling to give in. With a gloomy mood, she entered the political hall and met the emperor Zhao Xu.  When he left the palace again, Lu Huiqing had a more relaxed expression on his face!  Revenge is not impossible!  Lin Zhao is now prosperous and powerful, but there is a saying that when you rise to the top, you must fall.  The higher the position, the more precarious it becomes.  "I can't deal with Lin Zhao, but there is one person who can do it, and that is the emperor!"  ¡° If you want to do well in the court, you must know how to figure out the emperor¡¯s thoughts, and Lu Huiqing is already very good at this.  The emperor was very sensitive and was often wary of ministers with high achievements. Once he started to be suspicious, he would be cruel.  What happened to Han Qi last time is an obvious example. This time Lin Zhao entered the scope of Zhao Xu's suspicion.  Lu Huiqing clearly remembers that after the good news about Qingtang City and Lanzhou City was delivered, Zhao XuFirst there was excitement, and finally there was a hint of worry in his eyes.  What is he worried about?  Today in the Political Affairs Hall, Lu Huiqing found out that Zhongmu County Magistrate Li Chenghua¡¯s memorial had been retained by the officials. He heard that he was angry about it, so he was obviously particularly concerned about it.  The content is that the official Lin Zhao suffered a recurrence of his old injury and fell ill in Zhongmou, and the local officials took good care of him.  During the performance, he deliberately chose an opportunity to ask about the matter without any trace of urgency.  Lu Huiqing noticed the anxiety and uneasiness in the official's eyes!  When he first ascended the throne, Fu Bi warned Zhao Xu that as a king, he should keep his joys and angers secret and not allow others to see his likes and dislikes.  It's a pity that Zhao Xu didn't keep these good words in mind, or maybe he couldn't do it at all.  It is obvious that Zhao Xu has become suspicious of Lin Zhao!  In Lu Huiqing's view, this is the inevitable outcome after great achievements shake the emperor, especially when encountering a suspicious emperor like Zhao Xu!  For him, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  If Zhao Xu can be made more suspicious and suspicious of Lin Zhao, what will be the result?  If some conclusive evidence can be found, the officials will probably like it more.  It is better to avoid future troubles than to make people feel at ease after rising brightly and falling secretly!  Lu Huiqing is happy to fan the flames!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 598: Accidental Collision

    Lu Huiqing noticed that the flames of suspicion were igniting in Emperor Zhao Xu's heart, and he prepared to fan the flames to fan the flames to make the flames of suspicion burn brighter.  What results can be imagined?  ????????????????????????????This is the most conventional method!  Even so, Lin Zhao will still continue to live with the title of honor and glory.  Lu Huiqing shook his head slightly, hatred told him that it couldn't be over like this.  Climb high and fall heavily, rise and fall, let Lin Zhao taste the feeling of falling from the top to the bottom.  To make him lose everything when he is most proud is the greatest revenge on a person!  Therefore, to fan the flames is not only to make the emperor suspicious of Lin Zhao, but also to be suspicious to a certain extent so that Zhao Xu can clearly feel the threat of Lin Zhao.  The final result is not just to lift the military power, but to regard it as a huge threat and eliminate it quickly!  Blood debts must be paid with blood, and the two younger brothers died in mysterious circumstances. They were both still so young.  Thinking of these, veins popped up on Lu Huiqing's forehead!  If you want to completely kill Lin Zhao, you have to not only fan the flames, but also concoct evidence!  This would not only bring down Lin Zhao, but also gain the emperor's trust and reliance. Why not?  The emperor will be suspicious of someone with high achievements, but cannot punish him in terms of morality and etiquette. He cannot even suppress him openly. He can only adopt the method of overt promotion and covert demotion!  If you want to kill someone, you must have a crime, such as treason, rebellion, etc.!  Or use thunderous means to cause strong oppression, or even use some disgraceful means to suppress high-achieving ministers.  In the end, it was mysteriously lost in the long river of history.  The latter requires a long wait, and obviously Lu Huiqing can't wait.  He hoped to see Lin Zhao's miserable end in the shortest possible time.  Only in this way can I have the pleasure of revenge, but at the same time I am worried about the long nights and dreams.  It is necessary to find a reason in a short period of time to make Lin Zhao bear some crime, go to jail, or even lose his life.  Lin Zhao is a very cautious person. Lu Huiqing had paid attention to it before, but he never noticed anything strange.  He didn't know that General Lin was playing it safe.  There is still a huge organization behind him to fill in the gaps and complete the funeral affairs. How can he notice anything?  If you can¡¯t find a real crime, then you can only make it up!  Lu Huiqing, who is familiar with history books, knows that royal families in the past dynasties have been very taboo about certain things. If Lin Zhao happened to violate the taboo,  Even if it is groundless, the royal family would usually rather believe it.  What's more, Zhao Xu was already suspicious of Lin Zhao.     what can we do about it?  Lu Huiqing thought hard and finally got an idea. Wasn't the former Di Qing a living example?  Di Qing fought bravely in the northwest, and also put down the Nong Zhigao rebellion in the south. As a warrior, he rose to the rank of privy envoy. What kind of glory is that?  In the end, it aroused the dissatisfaction of the civil servants and officials at this time.  He was dissatisfied with Di Qingduo, so he tried to impeach Lin Zhao in a different way.  The heavy rain in Bianjing was caused by Di Qing. Di Qing's dog grew horns, and red light emitted from Di Qing's house at night.  It all sounds like nonsense, and Emperor Renzong at the time repeatedly expressed his disbelief.  But the final result was that Di Qing went out to Chenzhou and died inexplicably!  Are there so many strange things?  A dog growing horns sounds mysterious.  But it means it has a nose and eyes.  But what's the result?  Emperor Renzong and the civil servants of the Manchu Dynasty believed it. Even if they didn't believe it, they were unwilling to give up this opportunity.  Otherwise, how could Di Qing have been demoted to a lower position and died of regret under the surveillance of the imperial court?  The same trick will definitely be effective if used on Lin Zhao! ?????????? Is there any evidence that Lin Zhao¡¯s family is very busy?  Lu Huiqing can't penetrate it at all, but he can still be regarded as a perseverant person. Once he makes a decision, he will try his best to do it.  Not to mention, hard work pays off, and the confidants Lu Huiqing sent out really got some unexpected gains.  Lu Huiqing learned the fact that on the Dragon Boat Festival last year, a black dragon soared into the sky in Bianjing, and then heavy rains hit the basin, easing the drought that lasted for ten months.  The saying that the black dragon protects and brings rain from the sky is also widely known. In recent years, the number and incense of the Dragon King Temple in Bianjing have increased, which is a good proof.  As for the black dragon, it seemed to fly from the Bian River and has always been talked about.  However, Lu Huiqing heard someone make this location more specific, saying that the black dragon flew out of the river section of Zheng Guogong's mansion, and he could only see a rough outline in the heavy rain.  Lu Huiqing didn¡¯t pay attention at first, but when she heard that Lin Zhao¡¯s son was also born that night, Lu Huiqing was overjoyed by this coincidence.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????In history books, whenever a big shot is born, there will be a vision from heaven.  Some people say that people born on thunderstorm nights?My child has an extraordinary destiny.  It was a coincidence that Lin Zhao¡¯s eldest son was born. On a thunderstorm night, a black dragon soared into the sky.  According to a rumor by a drunkard, he was half drunk that day and vaguely saw the black dragon flying from the palace of Duke Zheng.  Outside Lin Zhao's residence is the Bianhe River. It is difficult to explain this kind of thing clearly. No one cared about it before, but now Lu Huiqing has noticed it. ????????????? What if the incident of the black dragon rising to the sky is forced to be blamed on the boy of the Lin family?  Dragons have a special meaning in this era. The black dragon can be said to be the rain from the Dragon King, but it can also represent the true Dragon Emperor. ?? Can the emperor tolerate other people¡¯s children having a destiny suspected to be that of Ziwei (the emperor)?  Can Lin Zhao bear the weight of this hat?  You can imagine how the emperor would react and what methods he would use. Lin Zhao's fate Thinking of this, Lu Huiqing's mouth felt cold!  The investigation is still continuing, and Lu Huiqing has made up his mind that this time he must be perfect and fully prepared to knock down Lin Zhao completely in one go.  Not to mention, you won¡¯t know if you don¡¯t check, but you will be shocked if you check.  Lu Huiqing checked the boy's birth date and horoscopes of the Lin family, and specially found a gentleman who was proficient in physiognomy to help calculate it, and the answer he got was.  If this child is born early, it will be the fate of Ziwei!     Right, that is it!  When Lu Huiqing heard this, she was so excited that she almost shouted out of surprise.  Lin Zhao, you are dead!  ¡°He doesn¡¯t think these are facts.  I just thought it was a coincidence that Lin Zhao's son had the destiny of being emperor.  Are you kidding me?  It's impossible to see smoke coming out of his ancestral grave.  Buton second thought, this is a rare opportunity for us, so we should take advantage of it.  It doesn¡¯t matter whether it is true or not, what is certain is that the emperor believes it.  No matter how generous the emperor is, he can't tolerate a child with the appearance of an emperor growing up, right?  This kind of thing that may ruin the fate of the entire dynasty in the future is always something that one would rather believe than something that doesn't exist.  The position of emperor is of great significance in this era.  most sensitive.  What is the most direct approach?  Isn't it just a matter of picking up the butcher's knife and nip it in the bud?  Lin Zhao¡¯s son must be dead, there is no doubt about it!  Zhao Xu¡¯s first five sons all died in infancy, and now his concubine Zhu has just given birth to his sixth child, named Zhao Mai.  Lin Zhaoyuan got the news when he was in the northwest. He knew that the child would survive.  He became the de facto eldest son of Zhao Xu.  In the original history, Zhao servant was later renamed Zhao Xu, who later became Song Zhezong.  Queen Xiang also gave birth, unfortunately it was a daughter, but Zhao Xu was already very excited to have a healthy son.  At this time.  How could he tolerate other children threatening his own child's status?  "To cut the grass, we need to get rid of the roots. Where is Lin Zhao as his father?"  He won't be let off either.  It is possible for the entire Lin family to be completely removed from the Song Dynasty and disappear.  This kind of thing must be done by any means necessary.  Such a special fate, the Lin family.  Lin Zhao, doesn¡¯t he know?  Lu Huiqing shook his head gently. It didn't matter whether he knew it or not.  This knowledge was not reported.  The crime of deliberate concealment cannot be escaped, and Lin Zhao will inevitably fall into an abyss of eternal destruction.  The inadvertent discovery opened a new door for Lu Huiqing. He saw the hope of revenge, but he had not yet thought of the specific operation process.  Don¡¯t be too hasty.  Lu Huiqing, who has suffered many losses, knows that mistakes are easy to make in haste, and problems often arise in the middle links.  Furthermore, this matter cannot be brought up suddenly and suddenly.  Especially it cannot be raised in court, otherwise the nature will be completely changed.  At the same time, Lu Huiqing didn't want to get involved herself, otherwise she would end up being relatively passive.  It would be perfect to stay out of the matter, carefully guide the development of the matter, and finally point the finger at Lin Zhao.  ¡°Also, Lin Zhao is in Zhongmou now, not Bianjing. If he moves too quickly, he may miss a big fish, which will be more than worth the loss.  But fortunately, while Lin Zhao was not in Bianjing, if we stepped up our preparations, we could catch him off guard!  March 23rd, finally there is an opportunity to start!  On this day, it started to rain in Bianjing. The spring rain was as heavy as oil, but it wasn¡¯t very heavy.  The entire Bianjing was shrouded in a layer of mist and mist, adding a bit of mystery and beauty.  Just when it was raining, someone suddenly jumped up in a restaurant next to the Bianhe River and shouted: "Dragon, dragon" Soon afterwards, there were rumors in Bianjing that someone saw the black dragon appearing in Bianjing again.  Some people swore that they would never be wrong. The black dragon flew up from Zheng Guogong's mansion.  In the palace, after Zhao Xu heard the news, he initially laughed it off.  The black dragon rises from Lin Zhao¡¯s mansion?  Lin Zhao¡¯s residence isIt is on the side of the Bian River that I have bestowed upon you.  If there really is a dragon, it must be hidden in the Bianhe River.  Besides, he didn't pay much attention to magical creatures like dragons.  But as the rumors continued to deepen, Zhao Xu's mind began to waver.  Someone said that the black dragon didn¡¯t just appear yesterday.  It rained heavily on the Dragon Boat Festival last year, and some people also saw a black dragon landing in Zheng Guogong's mansion!  Everything was developing according to Lu Huiqing's expectations, but Zhao Xu still had some doubts.  Nothing can be groundless. Since the rumors are so true, they must be verified.  At the very least, I want peace of mind. The Zhao family will last forever. How can a child with a foreign surname ruin a big event?  Lin Hong¡¯s birthday and the condition of the baby born on that day have attracted special attention!  Sitian Supervisor Zhengan Chongning made his own calculations and discovered the particularity of Lin Hong¡¯s birth date. It was just a tiny bit short of the destiny of the Emperor!  This was really surprising, and Zhao Xu began to feel a little uneasy.  An Chongning then gave an even more surprising statement. If the birth date is indeed a long time ago, then it is not only a matter of Ziwei's fate, but also the lightning strike at Funing Palace.  Zhao Xu was immediately shocked, how could this happen?  As an emperor, he naturally cannot allow such terrible trends to continue to develop.  If it were a child from an ordinary family, he would definitely kill the child without hesitation to avoid future troubles.  But this child is Lin Zhao¡¯s son, and his biological mother is Chai Minyan. The Empress Dowager and Princess Dachang like this child very much.  In this case, how to do it?  Is it possible to claim to the outside world that it is because of the fate theory?  This is the understanding of scholars that Zi Buyu has strange power and chaos. Zhao Xu has nothing to do. He has no chance to take action for the time being.  Zhao Xu focused more on Lin Zhao. What was so scary about a child under one year old? What really made him uneasy was Lin Zhao!  Did Lin Zhao conceal his son¡¯s true birth date?  Do they even know what this means?  Also, he is still staying in Zhongmou. Is he really ill, or is he pretending to be ill and having some agenda?  A series of questions came to Zhao Xu's mind. He was already suspicious, and now he was even more suspicious.  Zhao Xu secretly made a decision that Lin Zhao could never stay.  He was promoted first and then secretly, and his military power and position were taken away, so that he could take care of himself.  Then just find any reason to make their family disappear forever!  But it was too late. Kaifeng Mansion learned of the rumor on March 23rd, and the news that the black dragon came out of Zheng Guogong's mansion was also rampant.  The subsequent investigation only took four days, and by the time we had some clues, it was already March 27th.  He is busy with the sacrifices for Emperor Renzong and has no energy or time to deal with Lin Zhao for the time being!  Zhao Xu, who was recuperating in Zhongmou, has gotten much better. Now he is riding a carriage all the way east, heading towards Bianjing!  No matter what you do, you can only do it after Lin Zhao comes back.  Zhao Xu suppressed the anger in his heart and waited secretly!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the incident between Lin Hong and Heilong started, Mingyue Sect received the news!  Zhao Fukang was greatly surprised when he heard about it. It was obvious that someone had suspected Lin Hong's life experience and had even discovered some problems.  "What to do? Such a big thing happened at such a critical moment. It's really Zhao Fukang knew what terrible consequences this incident meant, and he was very anxious for a while.  In addition to investigating who is fueling the flames, there is also the need to come up with countermeasures and nip the problem in the bud while there is still time!  Zhao Fukang has made up her mind that if something happens, she and the Empress Dowager Cao will protect Lin Hong at all costs.  At the same time, she immediately reported the news to Lin Zhao on the way back to Beijing and asked him to make a decision!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 599: In One Day

    Lu Huiqing hit it by mistake. His original intention was to make something out of nothing and play on the wind and shadow.  So even if he really discovered a huge secret, he himself didn't believe it, and just regarded it as a coincidence, a coincidence that could kill Lin Zhao.  Zhao Xu may not have taken it seriously, but his suspicion was maximized, and coupled with his inertia of preferring to believe that it exists rather than distrusting it, he felt that it should be taken seriously.  But in fact, I didn¡¯t believe that Lin Zhao¡¯s son was the black dragon who came to the world, and I never thought that Lin Zhao had any special life experience.  Therefore, I didn't pay special attention to it and didn't take action immediately.  Lin Zhao didn¡¯t know that this was just a coincidence, caused by Lu Huiqing¡¯s mistake.  He was also shocked when he received the news about Mingyue Sect and Zhao Fukang!  Could it be that the news was leaked?  How much does Zhao Xu know?  Zhao Fukang only knew that Zhao Xu was paying attention to the black dragon, and got some fragmentary information from some peripheral servants. The specific situation was not certain.  On March 25th, the last court meeting before Renzong's memorial day passed. Lin Zhao calculated the time and set off from Zhongmou. He returned to Bianjing on the 27th and had a day off to attend the sacrifice.  On March 27, the sixth year of Xining, Lin Zhao was only thirty miles away from Bianjing, but he heard such news.  Without knowing what¡¯s going on, it¡¯s hard to predict the severity.  Although there are less than two days until the showdown, until there is no final decision, things may change every second.  How many major events throughout history have been revealed at the last moment?  There are too many examples like this. How dare Lin Zhao take it lightly?  To enter Bianjing City or not?  Although the Western Army is at hand, it is still far to the northwest after all.  Far water cannot quench near thirst.  before the identity is made public.  You can't bring the army back to Bianjing, right?  I am outside the city.  It's relatively safe, but my wife and children are still in the city.  According to the current situation, if Zhao Xu really believed in the black dragon's coming to the world, would his eldest son Lin Hong still be safe?  Lin Zhao was very confused and almost lost his mind.  Fortunately, Zhao Fukang has repeatedly promised that he will protect his child.  The Mingyue Sect is also well prepared. If there is any trouble, it will definitely protect the family.  Preparations for some things started as early as a year ago.  Lin Zhao believes it can be done.  On the other hand, returning to Bianjing means having to face Zhao Xu directly. A lot of things can happen in one day.  If the black dragon comes to the world and his son's fate as emperor is not revealed, Lin Zhao can go back calmly, even if he meets Zhao Xu in person.  But when Lu Huiqing made a mistake, the situation suddenly became tense.     well!  Lin Zhao sighed, and now he realized why so many changes in history were always extremely dangerous or unexpected.  Stillborn.  It is really a serious matter, and all parties involved are inextricably linked.  If you are not careful, everything will go wrong.  It is really not easy to be 100% smooth, and you still need to deal with many changes.  A slight difference can make a huge difference, let alone a major matter involving the throne. A little carelessness will not be as simple as failure, but will also affect the lives and fortunes of many people, so we must be cautious.  The top priority is to find out the specific situation, and the most important thing is to stabilize Zhao Xu. It is best to avoid meeting Zhao Xu.  After leaving Zhongmou, it is no longer possible to pretend to be sick, otherwise the command will be counterproductive, and it will become more and more suspicious.  Lin Zhao thought for a long time, and for this plan, she was the only one who could stabilize Zhao Xu!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On March 27, in the evening, Zhao Xu was announced to celebrate his birthday  palace.  "Madam, what's the matter with Xuan's grandson's visit?" Zhao Xu was a little surprised. He usually came to greet him on his own initiative, but the Empress Dowager rarely invited him over.  With a kind smile on her face, Mrs. Cao said softly: "Zhongzhen, have you had your dinner?" "Not yet, the eldest lady has summoned me, so my grandson dare not delay!" "That's good, sit down and eat together.  Let¡¯s have dinner!¡± Mrs. Cao smiled and said with emotion: ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve had dinner with you. In this regard, the royal family is not as good as ordinary people¡¯s homes, and there is a lot less warmth and family happiness!¡± ¡°My eldest wife, my grandson is busy with government affairs!  "I'm not able to come to serve you more, it's my grandson, isn't it?" Zhao Xu immediately apologized: "My grandson will definitely make time to accompany you in the future. Now that you have a great-grandson, let the queen come to greet you someday!"  "Okay, it's enough for you to have this heart!" Mrs. Cao sighed: "You are the emperor and have a lot of government affairs to be busy with. That is the right way. Just come and see me, an old woman, when you have time. Don't worry too much.  "What are you saying, grandson? It's right for your grandson to be filial to you." Zhao Xu was very respectful in front of his grandmother. It is the tradition of the country to rule the world with filial piety.An emperor must set an example.  Furthermore, when they were young, Mr. Cao had always been kind to him and his younger brother Zhao Hao, showing great love and affection to him and his younger brother.  "Well, Zhongzhen means filial piety!" Mrs. Cao smiled and said: "How are the arrangements for your emperor's ancestor's ceremony?" Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Everything has been arranged and will be held grandly. All ministers of the fifth rank and above in Bianjing,  The clan members and nobles will all participate!" "You are determined!" Cao said with satisfaction, "Also, I heard that the generals you sent out recovered Lanzhou, which is great!" "You heard that?" "Yes?  Ah, such a happy event is really happy, and your emperor¡¯s soul in heaven will also be very happy.¡± Cao sighed: ¡°When Li Yuanhao was making trouble in the northwest, your emperor took a lot of thought, especially during the period when Lanzhou was lost.  I feel sorry for myself and have trouble sleeping and eating! I have always wanted to recover it, but unfortunately I have not succeeded. Now that you have done it, you have fulfilled your emperor¡¯s last wish. With such a successful report, your emperor¡¯s spirit can rest in peace in heaven.  It is my duty to fulfill my grandson's duty!" Zhao Xu felt a little proud when he mentioned this matter.  Even the Empress Dowager thought so, and the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty must have had the same idea.  The day after tomorrow, he will be able to announce this matter in a glorious manner, be proud of it, and win the love and praise of his subjects.  Cao sighed: "You have done a good job. When you go to the Ancestral Temple the day after tomorrow, you should personally report to the emperor. Comfort his soul in heaven. And, which general captured Lanzhou. Take it with you! Your emperor was there  I have always had a wish to reward anyone who recovers Lanzhou. Now that he is gone, you can only award the reward! " "It is Lin Zhao who recovers Lanzhou, don't you know?" The Ancestral Temple's announcement is inevitable.  When Lin Zhao was mentioned, his expression was slightly unnatural.  Although Si Tianjian said that.  But after the Imperial City Secretary inquired, Master Shao Yong once said that the black dragon rains, so it seems to have nothing to do with the theory of the true dragon emperor?  Shao Yong also had an opinion on the matter of Funing Palace.  With Shao Yong¡¯s identity, he can¡¯t make a mistake, right?  He also seemed to have no reason to lie.  But as soon as things come out, there will inevitably be a thorn in the heart.  Cao didn't seem to see it at all, and said softly: "It's Dongyang. I only remember that he seemed to have gone to the northwest to fight the Tibetans. I never thought that he was the one who conquered Lanzhou. This is a great achievement!" "Yes, it is a great achievement.  Piece!" Zhao Xu could only nod.  "Your emperor and your father both said that as an emperor, rewards and punishments should be clear, and meritorious deeds should be rewarded!" Zhao Xu thought that his grandmother wanted to ask for a reward for Lin Zhao, but Cao changed the topic and said softly: "But that's it.  , Dongyang is still young and is already the Duke of the country. It is not good to have a high title. If a tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it. " "That is what it is said, but meritorious ministers should be rewarded. Otherwise, how can the soldiers be willing to serve the Song Dynasty.  How about fighting bravely?" Zhao Xu couldn't stand Cao's intention.  "That's the truth, but Dongyang's reward doesn't have to be too grand. Minyan is your uncle's adopted daughter, and she and your aunt are sisters, so Dongyang is not an outsider. Dongyang won't mind if the reward is appropriate.  So that he won't be arrogant because of his favor, don't you think so?" Mr. Cao sighed and said, "The Ai family is too talkative. You are the emperor and you have the final say in matters in the court." Zhao Xu was a little suspicious. He thought Mr. Cao was worried.  He would ask for rewards for Lin Zhao, but it turns out he wasn't.  However, it can be seen that the imperial grandmother loves Chai Minyan and Lin Zhao. It may be a bit difficult to deal with the black dragon's birth!  Especially at this time, don't be too hasty.  "Yes, my grandson knows it well!" Mrs. Cao said with a smile: "Fortunately, it has been calm recently and nothing major happened. I was worried before that something would affect your emperor's ancestor's ceremony." As soon as this statement came out, it meant  The Cao family didn't want any disturbance before Renzong's ceremony. In fact, Zhao Xu thought so too.  What kind of trouble was caused before this incident, and what good would it do to myself?  Of course, this meant that no matter how he planned to deal with Lin Zhao, he would have to wait until the ceremony or later.  Zhao Xu didn¡¯t think his grandmother had any other purpose, but simply hoped that Emperor Renzong¡¯s ceremony would not be affected.  The thoughts of a widow are completely understandable, and he is happy to satisfy this wish.  When Mrs. Cao saw her grandson's expression, there was an imperceptible smile on her lips. Her purpose was more than that.  While eating, he continued: "I dreamed about your emperor last night. I plan to stay temporarily at the Ancestral Temple tomorrow, fast for a day, and participate in sacrifices the day after. If there is no important period, can Zhong Zhen go with us?" "This  " Zhao Xu did not expect that the Empress Dowager would make such a request.  Mrs. Cao sighed softly and said: "You are the emperor, and you have to take care of everything. This is indeed a bit difficult for you. It's just that your emperor was lonely and had little family happiness. Even though your father and the queen are here to serve you,After all, time is short, not to mention he died young I wanted your mother to accompany me, but she happened to be sick again In my dreams, your emperor always said he was lonely, so I wanted to take you with me.  Go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to spend a day with him!  "If the imperial mausoleum wasn't far away in Yong'an, and I'm old and in poor health, I would really like to go to Zhaoling to pay a visit!  "Ms. Cao pondered for a moment, with some regret flashing across his face. After a long time, he sighed in a low voice: "Forget it, let's wait until a hundred years later to accompany the late emperor underground!  " "What did the eldest lady say?  Don't be sad, you are in good health and you will live a long life!  "Zhao Xu usually sees the dignified and steady side of the Cao family, and the motherly side of the world. It is rare to see such scenes of long sighs and short sighs. Perhaps because of age, people tend to be wordy, and it happened to be Emperor Renzong's memorial day, and the Empress Dowager  It was reasonable to feel sad. Although it was not his wish to go to the Ancestral Temple to fast for a day, he could not refuse Cao's request. After all, it was also about filial piety. Wasn't it just a day of fasting to show off to others?  Being sincere and filial is also of great benefit to earning fame. Although there have been two emperors, Emperor Renzong has only died ten years ago, and there are still many old ministers of Renzong in the court. This can be regarded as comforting their emotions.  After gradually becoming indifferent, maybe one day, after Cao's death, Zhao Xu agreed and left! It was already late and he was going to see his son Zhao Mai.  After seeing the situation relatively well and taking care of him extremely carefully, Zhao Xu felt that his son would be able to be raised successfully. Ms. Cao was finally able to stabilize Zhao Xu.  ! She was confused as to how the secret of her direct grandson¡¯s fate was revealed. However, judging from Zhao Xu¡¯s actions today, Zhao Xu still didn¡¯t know about Lin Zhao.  Identity, the main suspicion is Lin Hong's life experience, and suspicion of Master Lin Zhaogong and Gao Zhen. It has only been ten years since Zhao Xu and his son entered the palace. Gao Taotao was a good harem master, but four years later he was no longer the master of the palace.  She abdicated the throne in favor of her daughter-in-law, Empress Xiang. Although she was a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law, her foundation in the palace was still limited. Before that, Cao had been working in the palace of the Song Dynasty for more than 30 years, and she still had some power as a palace maid.  It's not a big deal, but it's okay to pay attention to some news. That's good! Cao was relieved and tricked Zhao Xu into going to the Ancestral Temple. As long as he got through this day, everything would be fine!  In the past, it was difficult for the Cao family to choose, but Zhao Xu was too cool, which disappointed her. Lin Zhao's performance was good enough, and he was a more suitable successor to the Song Dynasty. "Don't worry, I have secured Zhong Zhen today.  , there is no need to meet Dongyang when he comes back. After this day, the overall situation has been decided, hum!  "Zhao Fukang also breathed a sigh of relief. At first, she thought that Lin Zhao's life experience was leaked. Fortunately, the situation was not serious later, and Lin Zhao came up with such a strategy. "This should be fine, it should be very long in one day.  It will be over soon!  Zhao Xu issued an edict. In order to show his filial piety to the emperor, he specially accompanied the Empress Dowager Cao to the Ancestral Temple to fast and pray, to express his condolences, to understand Emperor Renzong¡¯s legacy, and to fulfill the filial piety of his descendants! When the news came out, the officials were a little surprised. After all, there was no such part in the etiquette.  . Although it is a little bit abrupt, it makes sense. Some people praise this as the emperor's performance of benevolence and filial piety. He paid tribute to his ancestors and served his grandmother. The officials of the Song Dynasty governed the world with filial piety. They were praised by the whole world.  There was a little more smile, but he didn't dare to show it. It was too late to mourn and miss him, so he didn't dare to be unfilial. In the early morning, Zhao Xu went to Baoci Palace to pay his respects to the sick Empress Dowager Gao Taotao.  The Empress Dowager Cao went to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, accompanied by a large number of imperial guards to ensure safety. Officials from the Ministry of Rites, Honglu Temple, and Kaifeng Mansion were busy. The Empress Dowager and the officials had already taken action, and tomorrow's sacrifice must be held.  It is extremely solemn. Although preparations have been made before, we still need to check whether there are any mistakes in tomorrow's ceremony, so the Queen Mother will not let it go lightly!  When Taotao woke up, Zhao Xu had already left! Not long ago, the Empress Dowager Cao fell ill. As her daughter-in-law, she served at the bedside to fulfill her filial duty. As a result, Cao Taotao recovered from her illness, but Gao Taotao became ill because of fatigue.  She has not been eating well and has been ill. She has been fine recently, but she is quite weak and sleeps for a lot of time every day. So when her son came to pay her respects, she didn¡¯t know anything about it.  I'm willing to disturb youHey, don't let us wake up the Queen Mother!  " After hearing the report from the palace maid, Gao Taotao was very pleased, and there was a faint smile on his still sick face. His son came to say hello early, and he couldn't bear to disturb his news. His filial piety is commendable. Although it is just a common behavior, Gao Taotao has already  She is very satisfied. The relationship between her and her eldest son was quite tense in the past two years because of her second son Zhao Hao, but it has only begun to improve in the past two years. "Has the official family gone to Chui Gong Hall to manage politics?  I'll send someone over later to deliver some nutritious meals. It's quite hard these days to deal with government affairs and also take care of my condition.  "Comparing his feelings, Gao Taotao also missed his son quite a lot. "The official family is not in the palace, and they went to the Ancestral Temple with the Empress Dowager!  " The palace maid's answer surprised Gao Taotao, and he said in astonishment: "What day is it today? Isn't it tomorrow for my father?  Did I remember the wrong date?  "The Queen Mother remembered correctly. Emperor Renzong's memorial day is indeed tomorrow."  "The palace maid replied: "I heard that the Empress Dowager summoned the officials yesterday and said that Emperor Renzong was lonely during his lifetime. She hoped that the officials would accompany her to the Ancestral Temple to fast for a day so that Emperor Renzong could enjoy his family relationship in heaven. He went there early today.  .  "    "Yeah?  "Gao Taotao was surprised, why are you here like this? I went to the Ancestral Temple to fast today to show filial piety. Is it necessary? My aunt and mother-in-law are really old, and they are getting weirder. It's a little strange! Gao Taotao is a very good person.  A clever and profound person, she subconsciously felt that there was something fishy about this matter. She always felt that the Empress Dowager was no longer the aunt she knew, and there were some changes, but she couldn't tell what the changes were.  Do you have any other intentions? "Oh!" Gao Taotao sighed. Although his son has been on the throne for six years, he still does things very erratically, and she has to worry about it. There seems to be no year of stability, either floods or droughts.  He really doesn't know what kind of reforms he wants to make. Now he is obsessed with side work. The situation in the northwest is good, but in the south, the news of the massacre in Yongzhou has shocked the entire Song Dynasty.  There is news about the coming of the black dragon. It¡¯s really a wave of trouble! By the way, the black dragon is coming! Gao Taotao suddenly remembered this matter. She also knew that the protagonist of the incident was Lin Zhao¡¯s son.  Lin Hong? At first, she thought that her son was going to attack Lin Zhao, who was a great leader, but Gao Taotao suddenly thought of the Empress Dowager Cao! The Cao family's love for Lin Zhao's family is obvious to all.  Isn't there any connection? (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 600: What a coincidence

    On March 28, the sixth year of Xining, Lin Zhao finally returned to Bianjing.  Privy Councilor Han Jiang went ten miles out of the city to greet the victorious General Yunhui on behalf of the emperor.  Even more people lined the streets to welcome him, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.  Zhao Xu didn¡¯t want to see such a situation, but he couldn¡¯t stop it at all.  Lin Zhao's reputation in the city is increasing day by day. In some places on Hebei Road, people even plan to build temples to express their gratitude to him.  Even if he is suspicious of Lin Zhao and does not deal with it for a day, he will be a victorious general and a hero of the Song Dynasty, and he will be treated with due courtesy.  The reputation of treating heroes harshly is not good, especially when the war between Nanfang and Jiaozhi is in full swing.  Under the guidance of Han Jiang, Lin Zhao rode into Bianjing City, not to mention how beautiful it was.  After entering the city, he was supposed to go to see the emperor, but Zhao Xu followed the empress dowager to the Ancestral Temple, so this etiquette was omitted.  Things went smoother than expected, Lin Zhao secretly breathed a sigh of relief!  Actually, if you think about it carefully, Zhao Xu didn't dare to do anything to himself on his first day back in Beijing.  But the black dragon incident suddenly broke out and seemed a bit confusing, and Lin Zhao was a little unsure.  A big event is about to happen, and if there is a slight disturbance, it is inevitable to feel a bit frightened.  It¡¯s better to be cautious in sailing the ship that lasts ten thousand years.  "Dongyang, seizing the Qingtang and regaining Lanzhou is an unprecedented achievement of the Song Dynasty. It is so gratifying and congratulatory!" Han Jiang did not know that Zhao Xu was jealous of Lin Zhao. As the former Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy  , the Privy Councilor in charge of military affairs, such a major victory really made him very happy.  "Where, Mr. Han was ridiculous, it was just a fluke!" Lin Zhao just smiled in front of these veterans.  It's always good to be humble.  "Haha, maybe only Dongyang in the world is so lucky!" Han Jiang smiled.  He said: "The officials went to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to fast. You should go home and rest today. Tomorrow, a prisoner dedication ceremony will be held directly at the Imperial Ancestral Temple!" When Lin Zhao returned from the northwest, he specially escorted dozens of Tibetan and Xixia prisoners.  It will be of great use during the sacrifice tomorrow. It can also be regarded as a gift prepared for Zhao Xu. The vain Zhao Xu will definitely accept it happily.  "Okay!" Lin Zhao was eager to return home and wanted to go home immediately.  He really misses his family. At the same time, there are still many things waiting for him to decide and prepare.  Today is destined to be busy for the big things tomorrow.  It¡¯s just that the journey home wasn¡¯t that smooth, not because there were any obstacles, but because the people were too enthusiastic.  The composition of the people who lined the streets to welcome us today was quite complicated.  There are students from the Imperial Academy, people who have been favored by Lin Zhao, and people who are secretly instigated by the Mingyue Sect.  Of course, there are also some people watching the fun.  After Di Qing learned that Zhao Xu was suspicious of Lin Zhao, he ordered the people to crowd around to welcome him.  Although the more this happened, the more suspicious Zhao Xu became.  But just after tomorrow.  All disadvantages will be turned into advantages.  Because of the love of the people and his status as a prince, Zhao Xu was afraid of attacking Lin Zhao easily.  ¡°I just didn¡¯t expect that the people¡¯s support for Lin Zhao was beyond imagination, and there were many people lined the streets to welcome him today.  So much so that the roads are somewhat blocked.  Lin Zhao had to greet the people along the way and couldn't walk fast at all.  The journey is somewhat slower.  As a result, the relevant roads in Bianjing, especially the traffic in the Bianhe River area, have been affected.  Lin Zhao was not the only one who was blocked. There were a large number of distinguished officials living near the Bianhe River, and their travel was somewhat affected. Zhao Baoan, the eldest princess of Shu, was one of them.  "What's going on today? Why are we moving so slowly? I'm still in a hurry to enter the palace to serve my empress!" Zhao Baoan was a little angry. Her mother Gao Taotao was ill. As a daughter, she often went to the palace to attend to her illness these days.  , I didn¡¯t expect to be stuck on the road.  "Eldest princess, calm down, the road is not smooth, so walk slower!" Lu Yuan, the accompanying chamberlain, reported in a low voice. He was originally an errand in Baoci Palace and had served in the palace for almost thirty years.  When his daughter got married, Gao Taotao saw that he was mature and prudent, so he asked him to accompany the princess as a dowry.  In fact, Gao Taotao was still worried that his daughter would have another scandal like that between Zhao Fukang and Liang Huaiji, so he specially selected some old and stable chamberlains.  Zhao Baoan said dissatisfied: "If you can't do it, use the honor guard of the princess and ask people from Kaifeng Mansion to help clear the road." Since he smashed the merchant's porcelain at Chenzhou Gate last year and was humiliated by Lin Zhao, Zhao Baoan has kept a much lower profile when traveling.  .  But today, I was really annoyed because my schedule was blocked and I couldn't care about much, so it seemed I could only keep a high profile.  Lu Yuan whispered: "Princess, I'm afraid it won't work today!" "Why not?" "Today Zheng Guogong returned in triumph, and the people lined the streets to welcome him, so the road was a bit crowded!" "Zheng Guogong? Lin Zhao? He returned in triumph, Princess Guanben  Is it a matter of status? No matter how powerful he is, he is still a minister. There is a difference between a king and a minister. Is it possible that the princess has to give way to him? "If someone else refuses, but it happens to be Lin Zhao, Zhao Baoan will immediatelyJoy, old and new hatreds came to my heart, and my attitude subconsciously became overbearing.  "Having said that, after all, I am returning home from a great victory. Prime Minister Han personally welcomed me on behalf of the official family. Princess, please wait a moment!" "Huh" Seeing that Zhao Baoan was not convinced, Lu Yuan continued to persuade: "Princess, please calm down.  , A little impatience will mess up the big plan. If a royal hero is killed, it will not be good for the princess's reputation. The officials may be unhappy, and the officials will make irresponsible remarks! " "Okay, just wait!  "Zhao Baoan was really full of resentment, but he had no choice but to wait on the road.  After waiting for more than half an hour, it finally became loose. It walked to the vicinity of Bian Bridge like an ant crawling, and soon stopped again.  Zhao Baoan was even more filled with resentment.  Just when I was about to complain, I heard the noise, and then I saw a team coming from Bianqiao.  The leader rode a white horse, with a spring breeze on his face, and came across the bridge surrounded by many people.  Zhao Baoan could see clearly, who was Lin Zhao?  Seeing Lin Zhao¡¯s smiling face, Zhao Baoan felt even worse.  Very beautiful, very proud, what the hell!  Thinking of the humiliation suffered by Jin Mingchi and Chen Zhoumen, the resentment in his heart became even stronger.  She is the proud daughter of the Queen Mother, why should she be humiliated by one of his ministers again and again?  Although he was still helpless, his life was getting worse and worse, but he was becoming more and more proud, and Zhao Baoan's heart became more and more unbalanced.  We arrived at Shili Pavilion in Bianjing at noon and met Han Jiang.  When we walked into the city and walked to Bianhe River, the sun was already setting in the west. Lin Zhao couldn't help but sigh, the people were really enthusiastic!  Fortunately, his family's mansion is on the side of the Bian River, less than a mile away from the Bian Bridge.  Seeing Zheng Guogong arriving home, the welcoming people and students gradually dispersed, and Lin Zhao returned to the mansion surrounded by his soldiers and generals.  Lin Zhao returns to his home. This is a great event for the Duke of Zheng!  Long time no see, I miss you so much. The whole family was waiting at the door with tears in their eyes!  Lin Zhao jumped off the horse and saw several ladies holding several children. They were so cute.  "Hong'er!" Seeing that his eldest son was fine, Lin Zhao was temporarily relieved. Then his eyes fell on the dancing child in Mu Sihong's arms, and he said excitedly: "Is this Jun'er? Come let daddy hold him!" The child is already half a year old.  Much more, today is the first time I see my father.  Lin Jun was very cooperative at first, but it turned out that Lin Zhao was too impatient and wanted to kiss his son's little cheek. He didn't want the stubble to touch the white and tender skin, and the little guy burst into tears.  "I'm sorry, Jun'er, I hurt you!" Lin Zhao hurriedly comforted, and Lin Jun was considered a favor, and quickly stopped crying, showing an innocent smile.  "Daddy!" What made Lin Zhao even more excited was that his eldest daughter Qiuning had learned to speak and could call her daddy, which surprised him and made him feel infinitely comforted.  He picked up his two daughters with his left and right hands and greeted his family.  Lin Zhao noticed that the wrinkles on his uncle Gu Qi's forehead were deeper and there were a few strands of white hair on his temples, and he couldn't bear it!  "Uncle!" "Well, just come back!" Gu Qi's attitude was always a little downcast. The higher Lin Zhao's achievements were, the greater the difference between master and servant. He really couldn't reconcile himself to being the prince's uncle.  "Okay, don't be stunned, let's talk about it when we go home!" Lin Zhao couldn't bear it when he saw several ladies with tears in their eyes.  Madams, you wiped away your tears of joy this time and followed your husband into the house happily. Today is a long-lost reunion.  Zhao Baoan¡¯s carriage was blocked not far from Zheng Guogong¡¯s residence, and she saw the entire meeting between Lin Zhao and his family.  Several beautiful ladies, several lovely children, harmonious and beautiful, the whole family is happy, so unhappy.  Think about yourself again, it is always difficult to be harmonious with your consort, where is the joy at all?  How has there ever been happiness?  Why, why is this unfair?  He can be so happy, but I can't When the enemy met, he was extremely jealous, and the imbalance in Zhao Baoan's heart became even stronger.  "Lu Yuan, why don't you leave?" After feeling sad and angry, Zhao Baoan found that the road was normal, but the carriage did not move at all. Lu Yuanwu stood there and did not urge the carriage to move forward.  "Oh, yes!" After hearing Zhao Baoan's urging, Lu Yuan ordered the carriage to move forward.  As he walked forward, he looked back at Zheng Guogong's mansion from time to time until the backs of the Lin family completely disappeared.  It feels so familiar!  It seems that Duke Zheng has been seen somewhere before. There is a vague feeling of familiarity in that face, but where is it?  And the family member with some gray hair on the temples seems to be Lin Zhao's uncle.  On Lin Zhao¡¯s wedding day, he had come to deliver rewards on behalf of the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao. He had met Gu Qi and felt familiar at the time.  But I didn¡¯t care too much??, only when people are similar.  But when he saw him again today, Lu Yuan felt more and more that he had seen this person before, and that there was a familiar feeling in both his nephew and uncle?  But where exactly did you see it?  Lu Yuan shook his head gently, still unable to remember.  In addition, Zhao Baoan's continuous urging interrupted his thoughts, and he became even more clueless for a while!  Lin Zhao has returned home, the road to Bianjing is clear, Zhao Baoan¡¯s carriage has crossed the Bianhe River, the palace is already in sight, and Xuandemen is not far away

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 601: The storm is about to come and the wind fills the building

    The importance of the ancestral temple and the country to the feudal dynasty is self-evident.  China has always attached great importance to the inheritance of blood. Since the Duke of Zhou, ancestor worship has had a complete system and has become an extremely important part of the ethical code of feudal society.  Ordinary people¡¯s homes have ancestral halls to worship their ancestors, while the royal family builds ancestral temples, which are the most important place for a dynasty.  In the first month of the first year of Jianlong in the Northern Song Dynasty, Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao rebelled, which was the first month after the yellow robe was added.  The political power was not yet stable. Even though Zhao Kuangyin was extremely busy, he did not forget one thing - the establishment of the Ancestral Temple.  The ancestral temple is the foundation of the country, which means the stability and inheritance of a dynasty, and is also related to filial piety and etiquette.  Many emperors were enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple of the Song Dynasty.  There are Emperor Xizu Wenwen, Emperor Shunzu Huiyuan, Emperor Yizu Jiangong, Emperor Xuanzu Wuzhao Zhao Hongyin who were posthumously named at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China; and Emperor Baosheng Tianzun Zhao Xuanlang (the legendary God of Wealth Zhao Gongming) who was posthumously honored by Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty.  , a total of five posthumous ancestors.  Third, there are the five ancestral kings who actually reigned, including Taizu, Taizong, Zhenzong, Renzong, and Yingzong.  Of course, in addition to this, there is another weird thing - Zhao Yunrang, the emperor of Pu'an Yi!  Song Yingzong was originally the thirteenth son of Pu'an Yi King Zhao Yun, who adopted Song Renzong as the crown prince.  However, after Song Yingzong ascended the throne, he launched the famous "Pu Discuss". The focus of the debate was whether Zhao Yunrang should be called Huang Kao (father) or Huang Bo.  This matter was once a hot topic, with civil and military disputes throughout the dynasty, and finally ended with Empress Dowager Cao's compromise.  Emperor Yingzong of the Song Dynasty honored Zhao Yunrang as Emperor Kao and used the tomb as his garden.  That is to say, the temple is built in the garden.  The most egregious thing is that Zhao Yunrang was enshrined in the Ancestral Temple.  When the Empress Dowager Cao saw Zhao Yunrang¡¯s spiritual tablet.  A cold light flashed in his eyes. Under his long sleeves, his fists were clenched, his nails almost dug into his flesh, and his heart was bleeding.  Even in his sixtieth year, he is used to seeing strong winds and waves, and it is difficult to feel calm at this moment.  In this era, bloodline inheritance is particularly important.  This is especially true of the royal family.  After a person dies and is enshrined in the Ancestral Temple, his descendants need to offer sacrifices and offer blood food.  When Emperor Renzong died, he had no biological son. Zhao Zongshi adopted him and was established as the crown prince. According to feudal etiquette, he was the son of Emperor Renzong.  His biological father Zhao Yunrang could only be the emperor's uncle.  Now he respectfully calls his father Huang Kao and enshrines him in the Ancestral Temple. What is going on?  Where did you put Emperor Renzong?  Was he offering sacrifices to his biological father, or to his successor, Emperor Renzong?  From an etiquette perspective, this is unfilial!  But Song Yingzong Zhao Zongshi said to the outside world that it was Empress Dowager Cao's intention. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? How could Mrs. Cao agree?  Wouldn't this trap her, the surviving Queen Mother, in an unjust place?  She clearly remembered how Zhao Zongshi poured wine into her.  He stamped the seal privately, and then threatened himself with Han Qi.  You are unfilial and you want to force me to apologize to my late husband?  How could Mrs. Cao never forget the humiliation of that day?  Never forget.  Seeing Zhao Yunrang¡¯s spiritual place was so dazzling that the scars in his heart were revealed.  Another pinch of salt, it hurts!  Today. Today.  Considering his own existence, Zhao Yunrang is still just King Pu'anyi. What will happen after his death?  Maybe he will be honored as emperor by his grandson!  By then, wouldn't Emperor Renzong and himself become a big joke?  ¡°Can¡¯t bear it, absolutely can¡¯t bear it!  We have already suffered enough humiliation during our lifetime. After death, we cannot get food and blood from our descendants. This is undoubtedly a miserable thing in life.  Mrs. Cao does not want her husband and wife to become lonely ghosts with no peace.  Zhao Yunrang¡¯s spiritual tablet must be thrown out of the Ancestral Temple, and he and his wife must be worshiped by descendants for generations. He is the only one who can do this At this moment, Cao¡¯s determination became even stronger.  Zhao Xu didn¡¯t notice the change in Cao¡¯s mentality. He was still thinking about other things.  When Lin Zhao came back, Han Jiang went ten miles out of the city to greet him. People lined the streets to welcome him, so much so that there was a traffic jam in Bianjing.  Zhao Xu felt a little uncomfortable. The reputation of a minister has reached this level, even surpassing that of the emperor It must be suppressed, it must be Waiting for tomorrow, at the prisoner presentation ceremony tomorrow, I will definitely make a reward based on merit and show sympathy.  A good emperor who is a hero!  "Zhongzhen, let's stay here tonight and observe mourning for your emperor for one night!" Cao made a request that Zhao Xu could not refuse.  "Yes!" Officials from the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple were present. In order to play the role of filial piety and filial piety to the end and avoid being known as unfilial, Zhao Xu had no choice but to agree.  Mrs. Cao sighed secretly: "Dongyang, I have done everything for you, and the rest is up to you!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~ In Zheng Guogong Mansion, Lin Zhao hurriedly had a reunion dinner with his family in the evening.  Although they have been separated for nearly a year, the family??I miss you very much.  Especially for the ladies, a little separation is better than a wedding, and they all look forward to the harmony of the piano and the piano, the affection of the husband and the concubine, and the sharing of happiness.  But not today. At the critical moment, the atmosphere was particularly tense, and everyone was worried.  After dinner, the wet nurse took a few children to rest. Those who stayed in the hall were all their own.  The Mingyue Sect guards pretending to be servants cleared away the irrelevant servants. Di Qing came, and Lin Zhao's biological mother Lin also came, but Jiang Tingting didn't know where he went, and he hadn't been there for a long time.  The atmosphere in the hall is solemn, and everyone can feel the atmosphere of a storm approaching. It may be a sleepless night tonight!  "Mr. Di, all preparations are complete!" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice. Tomorrow's events were really important, and he was inevitably a little nervous.  "Uncle Ouyang Yong has arrived in Bianjing. Although he is ill, he can still persist. He is willing to tell the truth impartially!" Ouyang Xiu is a crucial figure. In the original history, Xining died five years ago.  In order to nip the problem in the bud, Lin Zhao sent someone to take care of Ouyang Xiu very early.  This enabled this literary giant of the Song Dynasty to overcome a deadlock and continue his life.  "As long as he speaks, impartiality is more credible!" "Other aspects have been prepared according to the Young Master's instructions." "Yes, very good!" Lin Zhao nodded.  Secretly thinking about the established strategy, there seemed to be nothing wrong with it.  "Tomorrow. Concubine Lin, Gu Qi, even the young master, and the two young ladies also need to go!" Di Qing ordered in a low voice.  "Well, I got it!" Lin Zhao was silent for a moment and said to Concubine Lin: "Mom, it has been more than twenty years. Tomorrow we can restore our identities and see the light of day again. Then we can clear up the injustice and get back what belongs to us little by little!" "  Good!" Jing and Lay Concubine Lin were also filled with emotion.  The thing that I had dreamed of for a long time came, but there was not much excitement and joy.  My state of mind is no longer what it used to be. Now, whatever I do, the core focus is on my son.  "Master Di, what about you?" Di Qing hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Master, I am already a dead person. I should disappear forever, otherwise many things will be difficult to explain." "But this is very wronging you? Master Di's plan  If you excel, you will grow stronger as you grow older, and you can still make contributions to the Song Dynasty in the future" Lin Zhao knew very well that if he missed this time, Di Qing would lose the chance of "resurrection" forever.  "Young Master is ridiculous. I am already old. I can make suggestions for you behind the scenes. I can do anything else." Di Qing pondered for a moment and continued: "It is useless to reveal my identity. Don't forget, my  The identity is also associated with a trump card. It must be considered in the long term!" "Okay, I have wronged Mr. Di!" Lin Zhao then asked: "What about security?" Di Qing said, "I don't think Zhao Xu will have anything to do with it in that situation tomorrow.  It's too much, but we have made preparations just in case, so don't worry, sir." "That's good!" Lin Zhao said, "In that case, everyone should have a good sleep and be energetic for big things tomorrow!  ¡± The bigger the event, the more you need to relax!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was already noon when Zhao Baoan came to the palace. He had had dinner with his mother Gao Taotao, and the sky was dark.  It's getting later.  "It's all that Lin Zhao, isn't he just returning in triumph? The roads in Bianjing are congested, which delays the time to enter the palace. I can't spend more time with the empress." "Hey, just stay overnight!" Gao Taotao also hopes that his children will spend more time with him.  Accompanying him, the second son Zhao Hao cannot stay in the palace because he and the wife avoid suspicion, so the daughter does not matter.  "Thank you for your love, but I'd better come to visit you another day!" Zhao Baoan is concerned about the prince-in-law at home. The relationship has improved slightly recently, which is a critical time to consolidate the relationship between husband and wife.  She was even more worried that when she was away, the consort would go out to find another woman.  "Well, let's go quickly, it's time to lock the palace door!" Gao Tao said loudly: "Lu Yuan, please send the princess back to the house!" Lu Yuan did not respond!  When Gao Taotao shouted for the second time, Lu Yuancai hesitated to react.  "Lu Yuan, what's wrong with you today? Why are you so slow?" Zhao Baoan was quite polite to the old waiter and said, "Is it because you haven't eaten? Didn't you ask the kitchen to bring you something just now?" "  Dining room? By the way, it's dining room!" Lu Yuan didn't pay attention to the eldest princess's words. When he heard the word "dining room", his eyes suddenly lit up and he was a little too excited.  When he came back to his senses, he realized that he had lost his manners in front of the Queen Mother. He immediately knelt down in the tunnel and said, "Your Majesty, eldest princess, please forgive me!" "What dining room? What are you talking about?" Zhao Baoan was very surprised.  "Ah, today we are at the Duke of ZhengI saw a person at the door who looked very familiar to me. I always felt that I had seen him somewhere before, but I couldn't remember.  "Lu Yuandao: "The princess mentioned the kitchen just now, and she remembered that more than 20 years ago, when she was working in the imperial kitchen, there was a kitchen assistant named He Wu" "What's the mess?  "Zhao Baoan was confused. Gao Taotao's face suddenly changed, and he asked with a stern tone: "What did you say?  He Wu?  But that He Wu who was from Concubine Lin's hometown back then?  Have you met him?  " "Yes, he has been missing since the fire in Mingyue Pavilion that year. I didn't expect to see him at the door of Zheng Guogong's mansion today. He seems to be Zheng Guogong's uncle!  " Speaking of this, Lu Yuan was suddenly startled and murmured: "Talk carefully, Zheng Guogong's appearance seems to be somewhat similar to" "What are you talking about?  What does it have to do with Lin Zhao, why is it so inexplicable?  "Zhao Baoan was completely confused. Gao Taotao's face was as cold as ice, and his expression was extremely solemn. He asked in a trembling voice: "Who do you think he looks like?  "

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 602: The Palace Door is Closed at Changye

    "Zheng Guogong's appearance is vaguely similar to that of Concubine Lin back then!" Hearing these shocking words, I burst into the ice cellar and felt chilled to my bones.  She suddenly remembered that she had seen that familiar face in front of Chui Gong Hall a few years ago.     It's him?  It's him!  For a moment, Gao Taotao was at a loss for words, and he was extremely shocked!  "If that middle-aged man is He Wu, the appearance of Zheng Guogong then he is" Lu Yuanjiu was in the palace, so he naturally knew many palace secrets. His mind was also flexible, and he immediately thought of the connection, and he was also shocked.  .  "Maybe it's just a coincidence!" Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "Even if he is really Concubine Lin's son, he may not bedon't you hear about Leng Qing's old story back then?" "Yes, yes!" Lu Yuan clearly knew that he was the son of Concubine Lin.  What does it mean to say no? He said yes in a hurry.  Gao Taotao kept shaking her head and smiling bitterly. After all, she was deceiving herself and others. She didn't even believe it.  "Mother, what is going on?" Zhao Baoan was confused, what is Concubine Lin?  What does it have to do with Lin Zhao?  "My surname is Lin, and the word Zhao means "ÈÕ±È", which sounds the same as Zhao. I should have thought of it a long time ago." Gao Taotao seemed to have not heard his daughter's question at all, muttering to himself with an extremely bitter smile.  "Mother, what's wrong with you?" Zhao Baoan was confused and a little scared because his mother was in a state of abnormal mental state.  "She's not dead, she actually gave birth to a son, and it's him!" Gao Taotao's smile became more and more bitter, his eyes staring straight ahead, countless old things appearing in front of his eyes.  "Lu Yuan, what's going on?" "This" is related to royal secrets.  How dare Lu Yuan talk too much?  "Are you going to kill me if your Majesty is like this?" Zhao Baoan was angry.  I was so anxious that I almost shed tears.  Lu Yuan glanced at Gao Taotao tremblingly, and then whispered: "Zheng Guogong Lin Zhao's appearance is very similar to Emperor Renzong's concubine Lin Back then, there was a fire in the Mingyue Pavilion in the palace, and the whereabouts of Concubine Lin, who was pregnant with Liujia, was unknown.  He Wu, the assistant cook in the house, also disappeared" "Huh?" Zhao Baoan exclaimed, and after contacting the conversation before and after, she thought of an extremely frightening possibility, and said in shock: "Could it be that Lin Zhao is" "Hmph  !" Gao Taotao snorted coldly; "I understand. I understand, your eldest lady may have known it for a long time. That Chai Minyan was just a cover-up. The one he really hurt was Lin Zhao I said that she was the Queen Mother.  Why would you go to a place like a execution ground to save people? That¡¯s it!¡± ¡°Mother, is it true?¡± Zhao Baoan was completely stunned.  This change is really too big, and it is so shocking that it is hard to accept.  "Hmph, who knows? Maybe your Aunt Fukang was deceived and went to Lin Zhao's house for three days or two What a deep sisterly love, what love for children children!" Gao Taotao was suddenly startled, thinking of these few days.  The black dragon incident is becoming increasingly popular.  When Lin Zhao's eldest son was born.  The black dragon soars into the sky from the mansion If his identity is then it is completely possible.  Even if it wasn't, what would be the effect if this word spread?  To build auspicious momentum, this is the most common method used by the royal family, and Gao Taotao knows it all too well.  Although everything is based on guesswork.  But now it seems that this speculation is not groundless.  If it's true.  Then a series of possible consequences "Quick, let the officials come over, I want to see the officials!" Gao Taotao was filled with shock and must see his son as soon as possible.  "Brother the emperor accompanied the eldest lady to observe mourning at the Ancestral Temple and did not come back tonight!" Zhao Baoan's words immediately made Gao Taotao go crazy. How could this happen?  In the Ancestral Temple, with the Empress Dowager, wouldn't the son be in danger?     what to do?  Empress Dowager Gao, who had always been calm, could not calm down when she suddenly heard such shocking news.  Zhao Baoan also realized the seriousness of the problem, grabbed his mother and said loudly: "Mother, no matter what happens, calm down first." "Yes, calm down!" After a few deep breaths, Gao Taotao's expression gradually calmed down, but his face  The anxious look has not subsided.  If Lin Zhao¡¯s identity is really what he thinks, Gao Taotao can¡¯t imagine what the consequences will be.  He has great military exploits in the northwest, outstanding achievements, and high prestige among the people, which can be seen from today's welcome on the road.  If he has the status of a prince again, then Will the efforts of two generations of husband and son be in vain?  When it comes to the throne, as a loser, how miserable will your fate be?  The Empress Dowager and Zhao Fukang seemed to have known about it for a long time, but they never said anything. They must have some conspiracy?  On the memorial day of Emperor Renzong, the Cao family took the initiative to request that it be held grandly. Rumors of the arrival of the black dragon suddenly arose in Bianjing?If they are connected, the originally reasonable actions will change in an instant, and everything will seem to be carefully planned.  What do they want to do?  Why did Mrs. Cao suddenly call her son to the Ancestral Temple?  Could it be possible Gao Taotao thought of two words - mutiny!  What about your son¡¯s safety?  Even if the relationship is not harmonious, he is his biological son after all. How can Gao Taotao not worry?  No, you must tell your son about this possibility as soon as possible and take precautions!  "Send someone to the Ancestral Temple and ask the officials to come back quickly!" Gao Taotao calmed down and then thought about how to deal with it.  "Your Majesty, the palace door has been locked. You can't get out!" Just as they were stunned, the palace door was locked.  Gao Taotao said with a stern expression: "Just say it's my decree, you must go out!" Lu Yuan shook his head and said: "Queen Mother, the ancestral palace door cannot be opened at night!" In any dynasty, after the palace door is closed at night, it must not be opened easily.  This is to prevent accidents. Many palace coups have happened in this way throughout the ages, such as Wu Zhou's Shenlong coup and Li Longji's execution of Queen Wei and Princess Anle.  The bloody lesson is before our eyes, making it a system to not open the palace gate at night.  Even if there is an emergency military situation at night, the message can only be delivered through the crack in the door!  This system was implemented very strictly during the Song Dynasty, with two exceptions.  The first time was when Emperor Taizu died. The Empress of the Song Dynasty sent the eunuch Wang Jien out of the palace to find Zhao Defang, the king of Qin. It turned out that the emperor's younger brother Zhao Guangyi came.  From now on.  The country of the Song Dynasty changed from the Taizu lineage to the Taizong lineage!  Zhao Guangyi is very afraid that the same experience will be replicated in his children and grandchildren, so he has strict requirements.  The palace gate cannot be opened at night.  But during the Renzong Dynasty, an exception occurred.  The incident was caused by Zhao Fukang. Because of Liang Huaiji, he had a conflict with the consort and returned to the palace late at night.  Emperor Renzong took pity on his daughter and opened the palace door.  As a result, this incident caused a storm in the court, and the courtiers wrote overwhelming memorials.  They were all questions and accusations, and Emperor Renzong was under tremendous pressure.  Since then, this regulation has been strictly enforced again, and no more violations will be dared!  Tonight, Gao Taotao is ready to break this rule!  "Queen Mother, don't be impulsive, otherwise you will cause a big mess!" Lu Yuan hurriedly advised.  "You know it too. If you don't go out, big trouble will happen." Gao Taotao was really anxious!  "Mother, maybe the situation is not that bad. If you leave the palace now, it will cause a fuss!" Zhao Baoan also persuaded softly, but she was still in shock.  How could Lin Zhao be related to Emperor Renzong?  Gao Taotao shook his head and said: "No, it's too late. We have to leave the palace and go to the officials. If something unexpected happens, go and announce that the king has entered the palace!" Not long ago.  The second son of Ying Zong, King Yong Zhao Hao, was renamed King Yang!  Lu Yuan set off immediately, but came back a moment later.  The guards guarding the palace refused to let him go at all.  Gao Taotao was silent for a moment and said resolutely: "I'll go in person!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm in charge of the palace tonight  Cao Jian, the commander of the garrison in front of the palace, went to the Imperial Ancestral Temple with the emperor and the empress dowager. Du Yuhou Di Yong led Ban Zhi (a bodyguard) to escort him, and the role of guarding the palace was entrusted to him. ???????????????????????????????????? Everything was fine, as usual, just wait for daybreak.  But unexpectedly, an unexpected situation occurred. A chamberlain came to hold the empress dowager's seal and wanted to leave the palace.  Cao Jian refused. The palace gate cannot be opened at night. This is an ancestral rule and cannot be violated!  At the same time, he also felt that this move was very strange. While he was still confused, the Queen Mother Gao Taotao came in person.  "Empress Dowager, what are you doing?" "Get out of the way, I want to leave the palace and go to the Ancestral Temple!" In the Song Dynasty, when the Empress Dowager issued an order, she called herself Yu!  Cao Jian was very surprised and said bravely: "Queen Mother, please forgive me, I dare not follow the order!" "I have an urgent matter to see the official!" "It is an ancestral rule that the palace gate cannot be opened at night. The Queen Mother should wait until dawn to see the official.  Come home!" Cao Jian still declined. It was a matter of principle and he couldn't make any mistakes.  At the same time, he vaguely felt that Gao Taotao's behavior was too abnormal.  "Okay, Cao Jian, Chai Minyan is your ancestral daughter-in-law, okay" Gao Taotao thought of this relationship and suddenly felt something was wrong.  Hearing the word Lin Zhao, Cao Jian's heart skipped a beat. He knew something about the inside story, so he was very sensitive.  I was greatly surprised. Could it be that Gao Taotao was so anxious and had something to do with Lin Zhao?  "The Queen Mother forgives me. It is my duty to protect the safety of the Queen Mother and the palace. Even if the Queen Mother punishes me tomorrow, the palace doors cannot be opened tonight!" "Are you really going to disobey Yi's decree?" Gao Tao said.He is fierce and his eyes can almost kill.  "Your Majesty, forgive me. When the officials return to the palace tomorrow, I will accept the crime of resisting the imperial decree. Even if I ask for execution, I will not frown!" Although Gao Taotao was the Queen Mother, he could not command the palace minister. He looked at  Cao Jian's determined expression showed helplessness.  "Then you you send someone to invite King Yang to come here. I have something to tell him through the palace gate!" "Isn't the Queen Mother looking for an official? Why invite King Yang?" "I have something to look for. Since  If you don't let me go out, then I have to ask Prince Yang to go on my behalf!" Cao shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have the heavy responsibility of guarding the palace and cannot accept it privately with my clan members and ministers!" "You!  He was furious and roared: "Cao Jian, aren't you flattering me? Could it be that all of your family Today I want you to go and invite King Yang" Cao Jian was even more certain that this matter was probably related to Lin Zhao. After thinking for a moment,  His heart skipped a beat and he said loudly: "Queen Mother, I can't do it! Now that the officials are not in the palace, the Queen Mother suddenly summons the king to the palace. It's a matter of great importance and thought-provoking. I don't dare to obey!" "What do you mean?" "My lord,"  It doesn¡¯t matter what it means, but if the Queen Mother insists on doing this, the outside world will inevitably speculate whether the Queen Mother wants to abolish the throne? This will damage the Queen Mother¡¯s reputation and the relationship between the Queen Mother and the official family, so please think twice!¡±  After breaking his skin, Cao Jian made a shocking statement.  "Cao Jian, you are brave!" "I am just telling the truth. If there is any offense against the Queen Mother, Cao Jian will be responsible for any guilt tomorrow. Tonight, please go back and sleep in peace!" Gao Taotao left,  I left very helplessly!  Cao Jian¡¯s attitude is firm and she can¡¯t control him!  He couldn't kill Cao Jian on the spot. After all, he was Cao Guojiu's niece.  The Queen Mother killed the commander in front of the palace in order to open the palace gate at night. This crime was difficult to bear.  Maybe the situation is not as serious as imagined!  Cao Jian's attitude was so arrogant, it was unknown whether he deliberately led himself into the trap.  After all, tomorrow is Emperor Renzong's memorial day, and they dare not risk the disapproval of the world and cause trouble while studying abroad.  No matter what, the husband and son have been on the throne for ten years. The throne is not a play. It is in the hands of one's own family and must not be left to outsiders.  Gao Taotao gradually calmed down and could not get out of the palace gate.  For the current plan, we can only think of another way, maybe it¡¯s still too late!  Looking at Gao Taotao's leaving figure, Cao Jian's eyes became more solemn.  Taking advantage of his free time, he came to the resting place of the guards and wrote vigorously.  A moment later, a dove spread its wings and disappeared into the dark night

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 603: Assassination

    Lin Zhao was awakened from his light sleep and saw Cao Jian's flying pigeon message!  "Gao Taotao wants to open the palace gate and go out at night?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised, which song was he singing?  Di Qing said: "Yes, and he is very anxious. There must be something important, otherwise he would not be so reckless. Judging from the meaning of Cao Jian's words, it seems to be related to the young master!" Lin Zhao's brows became more solemn and high.  Taotao is a scheming woman, far more terrifying than Zhao Xu.  From the beginning to the end, Lin Zhao never underestimated her. He originally thought that he would not confront her so early, but now it seems inevitable.  "Is it possible that Gao Taotao knows the identity of the young master?" Li Cheng asked in surprise: "How could this happen?" "Although I don't know the details, it is very likely that it is like this!" Di Qing was also a little helpless. After all, it was impossible to guard against it. At the last moment, he still  Secrets revealed.  "What about tomorrow?" What Li Cheng was worried about was that Zhao Xu and his son were already prepared, and there would be a trap tomorrow.  "Perhaps the situation is not as bad as imagined. It is good to hide the matter until today." Lin Zhao said thoughtfully: "Why is Gao Taotao so anxious to see Zhao Xu? Why should he also tell Zhao Hao?" "Young master, is it just Gao Taotao?  Taotao learned the news, but Zhao Xu didn¡¯t know about it?¡± Lin Zhao nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s all I can think of! Gao Taotao is anxious to leave the palace, firstly because he is afraid that Zhao Xu is in danger, and secondly because he wants to tell his son to take precautions!¡±  The truth will be revealed, so what if she sees Zhao Xu?" Li Cheng was a little disapproving.  Di Qing shook his head and said cautiously: "If there is no certainty, something may happen. We must treat it with caution!" "Gao Taotao is blocked by Cao Jian and cannot leave the palace tonight. He will not be able to see Zhao until early tomorrow morning at the earliest.  Xu, but we can also rush before the sacrifice" "This is not possible. Should we find ways to delay the time?" Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "Think about it first, even if their mother and son learn the truth, how will they react?  After dawn, the sacrifice will be carried out as usual. "Li Cheng first thought: "They will question the identity of the young master and do everything possible to hinder our actions!" "Questioning is useless!" Di Qing felt that he was well prepared!  , enough to deal with possible doubts, they have considered this very carefully.  "Then the only thing left is to stop it!" "How to stop it? Don't let the young master go to the Ancestral Temple?" Li Cheng asked softly.  "Not just the young master, but all the key figures are indispensable!" Li Cheng suggested: "What should we do? If we don't leave before dawn, Gao Taotao won't be able to stop him even if he wants to!" "No, the Imperial Ancestral Temple is outside the city.  It's night now, and there will be a big sacrifice tomorrow, so the guards must be very tight, and they can't get past the inner city defenders." Di Qing categorically ruled out this possibility.  "Then what would Gao Taotao do if he wanted to stop him? Kill the young master?" Li Cheng thought of the worst result, and Di Qing also believed it: "No matter it was more than 20 years ago or now, Gao Taotao can't tolerate the young master.  , They will kill him quickly. After tomorrow, they will definitely be more cautious, and it is very likely that they will kill him before he reveals his identity. It is just a minister who was assassinated. As for the aftermath, it will be a mystery.  It¡¯s even simpler. The young master has many enemies, but the Xixia people and the Tubo people all have the motive to assassinate the young master. It¡¯s too easy to find a scapegoat. ¡°In other words, as long as the young master successfully reaches the Ancestral Temple, he will win?¡±  Cheng sighed with emotion: "Let Cao Jian prepare the carrier pigeons, it really played a key role. At least we can prepare now and be unprepared." "Young Master, it is always good to be prepared!" "Then be prepared. If the emperor  My sister-in-law is really ruthless, so I might as well let her steal the chicken but lose the rice!" Lin Zhao's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he ordered: "Li Cheng, you go" The child's hour has passed, March 2 of the sixth year of Xining!  Nineteen arrives.  From this moment on, twenty-four years of old and new grudges will be settled together!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is dazzling. When the first fish belly is white, the sky starts.  Today is the tenth anniversary of the death of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, and the imperial court will hold a grand sacrifice in the Ancestral Temple.  All members of the royal family, relatives, and ministers of fifth rank or above must attend.  Just looking at the fact that the Empress Dowager and the officials went to the Imperial Ancestral Temple one day in advance to fast and observe filial piety, we can know the grandeur of this event.  Therefore, everyone who participates gets up early to prepare and rush to the Ancestral Temple.  No one dared to neglect Emperor Renzong's ceremony, fearing that there would be any fetters that would delay the important event.  This is especially true for the emperor's relatives. Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng did not dare to neglect and got up early.??Be prepared to rush to the Ancestral Temple in advance.  Zhao Zongsheng is the fourth son of Pu'an Yi Wang Zhao Yunrang, the biological brother of Song Yingzong Zhao Zongshi, and the biological uncle of Zhao Xu.  Because he was a direct descendant, he inherited the title of Zhao Yunrang and became King Sipu, with a superior status.  Song Zhenzong only had one son, Emperor Renzong, and Renzong had no children. Zhao Zong, the thirteenth son of Zhao Yunrang's family, was adopted as Yingzong.  The royal family had few close relatives, so the Puwang family became a close branch of the clan and had a relatively high status.  Zhao Zongsheng is a representative of the Puwang clan. He does not have much affection for his uncle Emperor Renzong, nor does he respect him.  But he didn't dare to neglect today's sacrifice. In addition to being a nephew, he also had a job - to judge major matters!  He is Zong Zhengqing. Naturally, he must pay special attention to such a sacrificial ceremony.  Fortunately, the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple were very cooperative and tried their best, and all preparations were in place. He only needed to deal with some related matters and avoid causing trouble.  Even so, he still planned to go out early and go to the Ancestral Temple to have another look to see if there were any omissions.  Unexpectedly, the door opened and as soon as I stepped out of the palace and prepared to put on the guard of honor and go out, someone came from the palace.  "My servant Lu Yuan is here to see King Pu!" "Who are you? But what is the purpose of the palace?" Zhao Zongsheng was not familiar with the servant and felt a little strange.  "Is this servant on duty in Baoci Palace? The Queen Mother has a message for the prince!" Lu Yuan promptly showed the token from Baoci Palace.  Zhao Zongsheng smiled and said: "The Queen Mother is worried about the ceremony? Don't worry, it's all taken care of!" "Yes, but besides that, the Queen Mother has other matters to explain. Please step aside." Lu Yuan answered cautiously.  "Huh?" Zhao Zongsheng's face looked a little more suspicious. What are his siblings doing?  It's also very mysterious.  There is no way, even though he is the elder brother, who made Thirteenth the emperor?  He had no choice but to wave away his entourage, and then Lu Yuan handed over a letter.  Zhao Zongsheng didn¡¯t take it seriously and opened it as he pleased. After reading the contents, he was shocked.  "This" Lu Yuan said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty must have recognized the Queen Mother's notes, and Feng Yin is not wrong. I also ask Your Majesty to act in accordance with the order!" "I obey the order, and go and do it immediately!" Zhao Zongsheng immediately postponed his trip and hurriedly  When I returned home, my steps couldn't help but tremble.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The morning sun is rising, outside the gate of Duke Zheng¡¯s mansion!  A vendor carrying a load passed by and was selling breakfast. The biscuits cost two cents a piece. They were very tasty and were very popular.  While the vendor was greeting the customers enthusiastically, his eyes were not looking at the door of the Duke's Mansion in the distance.  After a while, the door opened, and the merchant saw a young man dressed neatly in court clothes, getting into a carriage, and setting off with a few entourages!  He recognized that the people who got on the bus were none other than Shaanxi Road Xuanfu Envoy, General Yunhui, and Zheng Guogong Lin Zhao.  Yesterday, people crowded the streets to welcome him, and he saw General Lin passing by on a white horse.  The merchant immediately picked up the burden, ignored the few diners lining up behind him, and hurried away with the carriage.  When I walked to the intersection by the Bian River, I put down my burden and continued to sell cooking cakes. A man who was drinking porridge nearby got up and followed me.  At another intersection, several trackers came from the river embankment, following behind Zheng Guogong's carriage continued to move forward, and when it reached an intersection, an ox cart carrying grain stopped in the middle of the road either early or late, and several others  Several cars happened to be passing by at the intersection, some were transporting wood and some were transporting porcelain. They were caught off guard and they all collided together.  Suddenly woodware, porcelain shards, and rice were scattered all over the floor There was a traffic jam at the intersection. If the driver hadn't reacted in time, the carriage of the Duke's Mansion would have almost crashed into it.  Before the driver could curse, he saw long knives drawn out from under the grain cart, and a group of vicious people rushed towards him!  It has been a long time since this kind of thing happened in Bianjing City.  When the people on the street saw this situation, they were immediately frightened and ran away!  The sharp blades shone with dazzling light in the morning sun. Five or six people took action together and rushed towards the carriage from the front, rear, left and right.  Assassination!  The coachman and the retinue were all frightened, and they stepped forward to fight with the assassin!  The assassin's purpose was very clear. He didn't fight with the guards at all and went straight to the carriage.  With a sudden attack, the guards were unprepared. An assassin rushed directly onto the carriage, kicked the driver away, and thrust his sword directly through the door.  The long knife rotated, and the entire door cracked into sawdust flying everywhere.  The assassin wanted to check the effect of the knife just now, but found that the entire carriage was empty, and he suddenly showed a look of horror!  A shout to remind your companions to escape!  &nbsp; It was obvious that the opponent was well prepared, and the assassination completely lost its suddenness, and it was more like a trap set by the opponent After all, it was too late!  More than a dozen masters hidden in the crowd suddenly took action, and the result of three versus one can be imagined!  A few of them were running toward the Bianhe River not far away, trying to escape into the water and dive away!  But why would Li Cheng give him this opportunity?  One assassin was stabbed in the back, the other was stabbed in the neck, and blood spurted out!  Seeing that they could not escape, the remaining four people felt a chill in their hearts, and they all clenched their jaws in unison!  As a result, the quick-eyed Li Cheng and several guards quickly took action, and a black object fell out of his dislocated jaw!  "With poison in your mouth, you are still a dead soldier, hum!" Li Cheng snorted coldly: "How can it be so easy to die? Keep your mouth open, it will be of great use!" Turning back, he saw the waves of the Bian River under the morning sun.  Ripple.  Li Cheng smiled softly, the young master should have arrived at the Ancestral Temple by now, right?

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 604: Sacrifice

    At the gate of Duke Zheng's Mansion, the breakfast vendor left, but Lu Yuan came.  He sat in the teahouse opposite, staring at the gate of the Duke's Mansion opposite without blinking.  It didn¡¯t take long, but I had already drank two cups of tea. Maybe it was because of my anxiety and nervousness, but there seemed to be a fire burning in my heart. Tea can play a role in stabilizing my mind.  Finally, someone came out of Zheng Guogong¡¯s residence!  First there was a middle-aged woman. Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes were widened and he observed intently.  The little palace maid back then was already a middle-aged woman, but her appearance had not changed much.  It¡¯s her¡ªConcubine Lin!  Seeing Concubine Lin getting on the carriage, Lu Yuan immediately winked, and the other two tea guests immediately went out and followed the carriage.  Lu Yuan then followed. As an old chamberlain, he couldn't move any faster.  Although I tried hard to move my legs, I could only watch the carriage turning at the intersection from a distance.  When Lu Yuan turned the corner and followed him, he found that the carriage was parked on the side of the road and a fight was going on.  The assassins who came out from Prince Pu's Mansion were surrounded by a group of people, and they were all killed on the spot in an instant.  Lu Yuan was terrified. Years of experience in palace life told him that the assassination failed and he was fooled.  Fortunately, there are no assassins alive, so we don¡¯t have to worry about being caught.  This matter must be reported to the Queen Mother as soon as possible. Lu Yuan immediately took small steps and left in a hurry!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The palace gate opened in the early morning, and Gao Taotao sent Lu Yuan to Prince Pu's Mansion while hurried to the Ancestral Temple.  She thought deeply about it all night.  I think this must be done both ways.  Although the authenticity of Lin Zhao¡¯s identity has not been confirmed, there are various signs.  They are already inseparable and don't dare to be careless at all.  The plan for now is nothing more than civil and military approaches!  No matter what, Lin Zhao must die!  Back then, they sent out so many people to hunt him down, but in the end they all died without success.  After so many years, she thought that their mother and son were dead, so she relaxed her vigilance, but she didn't expect that they suddenly appeared.  I couldn¡¯t kill anyone back then.  So she still can't let it go, especially since Concubine Lin gave birth to a boy, and a promising boy.  On the way from the mansion to the Ancestral Temple, this was their last chance.  It can be seen that the reason why the Empress Dowager requested a large ceremony was to try every means to reveal Lin Zhao's identity.  So before that, no one knew that he was the prince of the Song Dynasty.  Just kill him.  If the person is gone, what threat can there be?  Even if the identity is confirmed, so what?  Just make him a prince and bury him in glory.  As long as he dies, no matter how bad the situation is, the mess will not be difficult to deal with.  She could not command the people in the Imperial City Department, so she could only ask Zhao Zongsheng to take action.  They are brothers after all.  If Renzong's parents and son return to the royal family, his mother and son, as well as the Puwang lineage, will both prosper and suffer. He knows what to do!  There are two targets for the assassination, one is Lin Zhao himself.  It would be best if he died.  If that doesn't work, it would be a good idea to kill Concubine Lin.  If she dies.  How can we prove Lin Zhao's identity?  Zongzheng Temple can have strict regulations, and the screening of royal blood is extremely strict.  If the assassination by force fails, we can only fight with force!  The biggest purpose is to stop Lin Zhao as much as possible and prevent Lin Zhao from regaining his status as a prince.  Gao Taotao came to the Ancestral Temple with anxiety. Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng had been waiting here for a long time. When greeting her, he told her in a low voice that the manpower had been sent out, and the result was not yet known.  Gao Taotao felt a little relieved and hurriedly went to meet his son Zhao Xu so that he could be mentally prepared.  At this point, all the talk about being more careful is empty talk, I can only leave it to fate.  It¡¯s just that even if we are both in the Ancestral Temple, it is not easy to see our son!  As soon as Gao Taotao came, the Empress Dowager Cao stopped her.  Also present were the empresses and concubines headed by Zhao Fukang's biological mother Miao. They were all famous people in the Renzong period, with respected status and high morals.  Zhao Fukang also came up with several princesses under Renzong and famous royal ladies to stop Gao Taotao.  She couldn't get away to see her son alone.  There were many royal ladies present, and Gao Taotao knew clearly that it was Cao's and Zhao Fukang's trick, but they were helpless.  In such a situation, she neither dared nor could she turn against her.  Lin Zhao¡¯s identity is a big secret. She doesn¡¯t dare to give orders to her subordinates casually. So far, only she, Zhao Baoan and Lu Yuan know about it.  Gao Taotao had no choice but to find an excuse to let his daughter go.  "It's a pity that Zhao Baoan never had the chance to see the emperor's brother.  Zhao Xu was busy at this meeting. Early in the morning, Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, and Chai Yong, the Duke of Chongyi, came together toLater, he said that he would discuss with the emperor and rehearse the etiquette of prisoner presentation and sacrifice.  This was a good opportunity to make a good appearance, so Zhao Xu naturally wanted to make it as grand and grand as possible.  So when the chamberlain came to report that the eldest princess of Shu had something to see, Zhao Xu waved his hand and said that everything would wait until after the sacrificial ceremony.  Zhao Baoan was very anxious and wanted to rush through, but was stopped by the chamberlain and officials from the Ministry of Etiquette.  How sacred is it in the Ancestral Temple?  Zhao Baoan did not dare to be too arrogant, so he could only leave in despair and look for another opportunity.  Zhao Fukang saw it from a distance and smiled coldly in his heart. Lin Zhao had sent them a message early in the morning.  Today is a big day for her father and brother, so she naturally has to contribute.  As for Zhang Zongyi, if it weren't for Lin Zhao, he would have no chance of becoming the Minister of Rites.  Chai Yong, who succeeded his brother as Duke Chongyi, was Chai Minyan's biological father. With a little guidance, they would naturally be happy to help.  Gao Taotao and Zhao Baoan were helpless. If you think carefully, even if Zhao Xu knew about it, he might not be able to stop it!  We can only hope that the assassins on King Pu's side can succeed.  It¡¯s a pity that the result disappointed them!  At three o'clock in the morning, they watched Lin Zhao appear in the square in front of the Ancestral Temple, and then were taken away directly by officials from the Ministry of Rites to prepare a prisoner gift.  Unable to stop it, Lin Zhao is destined to become the focus of today's ceremony.  Gao Taotao smiled helplessly in his heart and could only pray silently. Maybe he was too worried.     can you?     she does not know!  After a while, the shadow of the sundial needle fell at the current time.  All the royal relatives and distinguished officials arrived, and the bell rang.  Lu Yuan was panting and finally arrived, but unfortunately the sacrifice had already begun.  I can't see the Queen Mother, but maybe King Pu can still talk to her.  The etiquette of offering sacrifices to the ancestral temple is very complicated. First, there are three rituals: welcoming the gods, laying jade and silk fabrics, and entering the shrine.  After welcoming Emperor Renzong and the gods of his ancestors, Zhang Zongyi, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, sang: "Lay the jade and silk!" Emperor Zhao Xu first led the officials to kowtow three times and knelt down to worship the ancestors. Then he stood up and placed the jade and silk on the firewood in front of the Taimiao hall.  After receiving the salary, an attendant immediately brought the three sacrificial animals to the altar. Zhao Xu took them and put them up himself.  When he looked up, he saw hundreds of officials kneeling at the foot of the steps. It was dark, and the imperial pride began to surge in Zhao Xu's heart.  This is the feeling of being high in the mountains and dominating the world.  ??Then the firewood is lit and fireworks are used to inform the heaven, earth and ancestors!  At the same time, after Zhao Xu washed his hands, he offered incense to worship his ancestors!  The next step was to read the memorial text. Zhao Xu read out the memorial text written by Ouyang Xiu loudly.  Ouyang Xiu's writing style is excellent, and he wrote a touching memorial essay. He first recounted the achievements of Emperor Renzong, and then expressed the infinite yearning and yearning for him by the people of the Song Dynasty.  After Zhao Xu read it with great emotion, the veterans at the foot of the stairs were filled with emotion when they recalled what he had done when Emperor Renzong was in power.  Many people shed tears on the spot and almost burst into tears.  Zhao Xu was good at acting. He read out the memorial text in front of hundreds of officials. At first, his voice was full of emotion, but later it became a little hoarse. At the end, he had a sad face and a tearful voice. He read the entire text in a mournful way, which was displayed to the whole world.  His grief and filial piety.  After that, he led the officials to kowtow three times and bow nine times again, and began the process of offering sacrifices!  Similar to the three sacrifices to heaven, Zhao Xu offered wine and water sacrifices at the beginning of the ceremony, and the officials kowtowed three times and bowed nine times.  The entire sacrifice lasted for a long time, and the number of kowtows was even greater. All officials were well prepared.  Next, he offered wine for the second time, with the same status as Yaxian.  Under normal circumstances, it is usually held by the prince.  But Zhao Xu's only son, Zhao Mei, was not yet one year old, and occasionally he was appointed as the queen. Wu Zetian did this before, and later usurped the world of Li Tang. It is a lesson from the past.  Therefore, from then on, if he is not a prince, he will be a prince from the nearby branch.  Today¡¯s guest is Yang Wang Zhao Hao. He handed over the wine and sacrifices, and Zhao Xu, the officiating priest, took over the offerings.  As for the figure at the end of the ceremony, it was Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng. He was the nephew of Emperor Renzong and held the position of Zong Zhengqing. He was an important member of the clan, so his status was appropriate.  Although Zhao Xu had several younger brothers, they were too young to host such a grand occasion.  Zhao Zongsheng walked over carrying the wine and sacrifices. His steps seemed a little unsteady and his body was trembling slightly.  With his status, he is used to seeing big scenes, so he shouldn't be nervous.  Zhao Xu was very surprised, what happened to the emperor¡¯s uncle today?  Little did he know that Zhao Zongsheng had just received a report that the assassination attempt on Lin Zhao and Concubine Lin had failed, and several people had been captured alive.  The trouble lies here. What should we do if we finally find out who is behind the scenes?  The crime of assassinating Renzong's parents and children is not a small one, and Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu will definitely not bear it.  If the incident comes to light, the most likely possibility is to put all the blame on yourself.  How could Zhao Zongsheng not be nervous?  It¡¯s just a matter of being in a hurry, not fully prepared, and falling into someone else¡¯s trap! ??A few dead soldiers did not commit suicide by taking poison, which was unexpected, and they ended up in such a passive situation.  I was so anxious that my body was trembling.  Zhao Xu didn¡¯t know what was going on, was confused, and felt a little unhappy.  His performance was too poor for such an important occasion?  Could it be that the emperor's uncle deliberately refused to give face?  In recent years, Zhao Xu has been very harsh on the clan, and it is possible that King Pu was dissatisfied.  Zhao Zongsheng was full of worry and helplessness. He wanted to tell Zhao Xu while handing over the sacrifices.  However, time is short, where can we whisper during the ceremony?  Looking at Zhao Xu taking the sacrifice and offering it, Zhao Zongsheng sighed secretly.  He was thinking in his mind that for the present plan, he could only make full use of his status as Zong Zhengqing to prevent Lin Zhao from returning to the royal family!  PS: The ancestral temple rituals are not very clear. Please refer to the procedures for offering sacrifices to heaven.  Please bear with me if something is wrong!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 605, The Emperor¡¯s Son

    After the sacrifice, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty kowtowed three times and bowed nine times again!  Subsequently, many living concubines and princesses of Renzong, led by the Empress Dowager Cao, came to worship.  The concubines and princesses inevitably shed tears when they think of Emperor Renzong.  But Cao, Miao, and Zhao Fukang were sad and hopeful.  Gao Taotao and Zhao Baoan had gloomy faces, and the situation was not good for them.  The basic etiquette steps have been completed, but for Zhao Xu, the highlight of the day has not yet begun.  Zhao Xu stood on the high platform in front of the Imperial Ancestral Temple, looked at the kneeling ministers below, and said loudly: "Dear lords, today is the tenth anniversary of the death of the emperor Renzong. I still remember the scene when the emperor taught reading in the past.  I am deeply saddened by the teachings of the Imperial Ancestor. As a descendant, I can only live up to the Imperial Ancestor¡¯s teachings and expectations by working diligently to handle government affairs, govern the world, and make the Song Dynasty prosperous and strong.  The emperor hated it deeply for causing harm to the northwest. When I was still young, I once told the emperor that when I grow up, I will attack Xixia and restore the glory of the Song Dynasty. "This rhythm is known to all the civil and military officials in the dynasty.  Although the emperor was somewhat vain, opening up new territories and regaining lost territory were indeed praiseworthy things, and everyone was happy.  But there was no hint of joy on Gao Taotao's face. Instead, he was deeply worried.  If the guess is correct, the son is walking into a trap and will end up making wedding clothes for others.  "I did it!" Zhao Xu said loudly with a hint of pride: "Starting last year, I sent General Lin Zhao of Yunhui to the northwest to conquer Tibet. Attack Xixia!" Lin Zhao stood in the distance and listened clearly.  .  With a smile in his heart, Zhao Xu would really put gold on his face!  Anyway, I don¡¯t know who it will be attached to in a while!  Zhao Xu continued to speak loudly: "Lin Qing lived up to his expectations, captured Qingtang City, occupied Hehuang, and opened up thousands of miles of territory for the Song Dynasty. He also attacked Lanzhou City and recovered the lost territory of the Song Dynasty!" At this point, Zhao Xu turned around  Kneel down.  After kowtowing three times, he said respectfully: "My grandson reported to the emperor that Lanzhou has been recovered. My grandson has fulfilled your wish. I hope your spirit in heaven can be happy!" Then he kowtowed three times again!  When the emperor kneels down and worships, the ministers will naturally follow suit!  Zhao Xu liked this rhythm very much and stood up on the steps.  With the self-feeling of looking down on the world, he said loudly: "Bring it up!" Under the guidance of officials from the Ministry of Rites, Lin Zhao came up with dozens of Tubo and Party members.  "Your Majesty, Lin Zhao, escorted the enemies who were captured in the Northwest Battle and presented them to Your Majesty. Please forgive me!" Lin Zhao was very cooperative and let Zhao Xu be proud for a while, which made him extremely happy and sad.  That's what makes it interesting.  Nearly a year later, Zhao Xu saw Lin Zhao again, standing in front of him with a heroic figure and a majestic appearance.  But there was no humility and surrender on his face, on the contrary, there was a hint of arrogance.  This made Zhao Xu feel very uncomfortable.  It seems that he is really a strong man with great achievements, but he is prone to arrogance!  For a moment.  The determination to suppress Lin Zhao became even stronger.  "Lin Qing has worked hard, but these prisoners are not dedicated to me, but to the emperor, to the ancestors!" Zhao Xu still had a smile on his face, and said loudly: "To comfort the souls of the ancestors and ancestors in heaven, I hope they  Seeing how powerful the Song Dynasty is today, you can rest in peace!" Zhao Xu was very intoxicated, his voice was extremely loud and full of energy, and he completely forgot about the scandal of the Jiaozhi massacre in Yongzhou not long ago.  Under the steps, an official suddenly shouted: "The Great Song Dynasty is mighty!" Immediately all the officials echoed, and the shouts of "The Great Song Dynasty are mighty" resounded through the Ancestral Temple, shaking the sky.  I think the spirits of our ancestors in heaven must be able to hear it.  Lin Zhao secretly smiled in his heart, Zhao Xu was really well prepared.  Sure enough, when everyone was excited, an official came out and loudly said: "The official is a wise and powerful man, and he is actually the wise king of the world!" "The battle in the northwest was due to the official's strategic planning and proper command, and this unprecedented feat was achieved." "  Where?" Zhao Xu said with a smile: "The victory of this battle was the result of the soldiers working together and fighting hard without fear of danger." Although he declined very modestly, Zhao Xu still accepted the flattery from the officials.  It's been a long time, and it's rare to be this happy.  Zhao Xu felt that at this moment, he was a king who was aloof, looked down upon the world, and had his subjects worship him.  Standing on the high platform, watching hundreds of officials kneel and worship, and listening to the words of praise and praise, you can truly appreciate the joy of ruling the world!  It¡¯s so useful!  Zhao Xu was very excited, but when he saw Lin Zhao's arrogant expression, his heart was cast with a shadow of displeasure.  Simply, take advantage of today's opportunity to deal with it in a series of eliminations and attacks, and deal with it openly and secretly, so as to clarify the emperor's majesty.  "In this battle in the northwest, we opened up the territory and recovered the lost territory. Thanks to the soldiers for their sacrifice, we should be rewarded based on their merits." Zhao Xu said: "Privy Minister?Immediately sort out the merits of the soldiers, discuss with the Ministry of Rites, and formulate rewards.  "    "yes!  "Privy envoy Han Jiang came out to receive the order. Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Lin Zhao, the envoy of Xuanfu in Shaanxi Province, has worked hard and made outstanding achievements.  He was granted the title of General of the Auxiliary State, moved to the Duke of Wu State, and established the official residence of the Three Divisions!  " Hearing this, Gao Taotao closed his eyes in disappointment. After all, his son gave Lin Zhao a big gift. Why are you so anxious? Lin Zhao also sighed in the same way. After all, Zhao Xu still had no tolerance for others and was too anxious.  , the result can only be to steal the chicken but lose the rice! The general of Fuguo is a second-grade Wu Sanguan, with a high status but no real power. However, there is no loss for the third division of Kaifu Yitong.  This is very useful and can legitimately establish your own official system. ¡°Thank you, Your Majesty!  "Lin Zhao happily accepted the decree. The officials all had their own thoughts on this. Some people envied Lin Zhao for being in a high position at a young age and enjoying great honors and favors. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was an official rise and fall secretly. From then on, Lin Zhao  The general can only stay at home to take care of his old age. Sima Guang, Han Jiang and others can't help but regret that Lin Zhao is such a talented person, and it is such a pity! At the same time, there is a feeling that the officials are too anxious!  It's self-evident how jealous he is, which makes people feel a bit stingy. Lin Zhao has no real power, and even though he has a high title, he is still a lamb to be slaughtered.  How could such a character end well? "Okay!"  "The Empress Dowager Cao who had been silent suddenly spoke up! The last trace of luck in Gao Taotao's heart was shattered, and her mother-in-law was finally going to take action! No one could stop her. The Empress Dowager was the most noble person in the Song Dynasty, especially in the Song Dynasty.  In the Imperial Ancestral Temple, in front of all the officials. "It has always been Emperor Renzong's wish to regain Lanzhou. Now that it has been achieved, his soul in heaven must be very happy.  " "What the Imperial Grandmother said is true!  " Zhao Xu kept smiling, hoping that the old grandmother could give a few more words of praise, which would be more perfect. " Unexpectedly, Cao changed the topic and said loudly: "However, in addition, Emperor Renzong has a bigger one  His wish has been fulfilled, and his spirit in heaven can rest in peace.  " "What wish?  " Zhao Xu and Baiguan both had a little doubt on their faces. Several "qingren" had different expressions. Zhao Fukang and his daughter were smiling and very proud. Gao Taotao, his daughter and Zhao Zongsheng had gloomy faces. "Renzong"  The emperor's biological son who lives among the people has been found!  " Cao's words were groundbreaking and caused huge waves in the Ancestral Temple! Zhao Xu's expression changed in an instant, astonishment, confusion, panic A series of complex emotions came to mind, and a pair of eyes stared straight at  Looking at Mr. Cao, the smiles on his face froze! The officials were all shocked. The identity of Emperor Renzong¡¯s biological son was shocking! Some veterans, including Sima Guang, all recalled the past.  . The word "Emperor Renzong's son" is too sensitive, and there was a lot of trouble over the matter of establishing a heir Most people are wondering, Emperor Renzong had three biological sons, but all of them died in childhood?  Why did he have a biological son? What happened to living among the people? A series of questions arose in the Ancestral Temple, and many people were burning with gossip. On the steps, Mr. Cao ignored everyone's questions.  He was astonished and completely ignored the stunned grandson Zhao Xu, and said loudly: "As we all know, Emperor Renzong had three sons who died in infancy.  But besides that, there are some things that only some people may know!  " It is this part of the story that is fascinating. In the square in front of the Imperial Ancestral Temple, hundreds of noble officials completely ignored the hot sunshine in late spring and pricked their ears, fearing that they had missed something. " Cao continued: "At the end of the first year of Huangyou's reign  , after the change of Yuan Dynasty, the Song Dynasty seemed to have been blessed by its ancestors.  Lin, a talented man in the harem, was pregnant. When Lin was pregnant, he dreamed of the rising sun rising among the colorful auspicious clouds. Emperor Renzong was very happy after hearing this, and granted Lin a living in Mingyue Pavilion, and told Lin to have a good child and raise her baby.  If a prince is born, he can be promoted to a concubine.  In the blink of an eye, Lin Cairen was already more than seven months pregnant. After diagnosing her pulse, the doctors all thought it was a boy. Emperor Renzong was very happy" The Empress Dowager seemed to be telling a story, and everyone listened with great interest. Renzong  The emperor longed for a biological son, which was known to the whole country, otherwise it would not have been so difficult to elect Zhao Zongshi as the crown prince. "Seeing that Lin Caieren would give birth in two or three months, unfortunately, Mingyue Pavilion happened.  There was actually a fire" Some of the ministers were shocked.??, the older ministers have all heard of this secret in the palace.  I originally thought there was something untrue, but now that it comes from the mouth of the Empress Dowager, it must be true!  "After the fire was extinguished, everyone thought that Lin Cairen was buried in the sea of ????fire. Emperor Renzong was very sad at that time." Speaking of this, Cao sighed and continued: "But later, Wu Zuo carefully inspected all the corpses and did not find Lin Cairen.  That is to say, she was not killed in the fire, but she was missing! Emperor Renzong sent many people to search, but unfortunately there was no news. He still remembered her until his death, and died with regret. I thought this matter might last forever.  It¡¯s a pity, but fortunately God opened his eyes and our ancestors blessed me, and I finally found him!¡±

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 606: Marriage Verification

    Zhao Xu was completely stunned. The joy of conquering the world brought by the prisoner gift disappeared without a trace in an instant. The smile on the corner of his mouth froze, replaced by shock, questions, and a trace of strong panic.  He naturally knew about Concubine Lin and the disgraceful role his parents played in this matter, otherwise he would not be able to take the throne of emperor.  "My father Yingzong has sent people to investigate and secretly investigate for many years. No one is seen alive, no body is found dead. It will be a hidden worry to keep missing."  But years of searching have yielded no results.  ¡°Perhaps Concubine Lin was already dead, and after she ascended the throne, the investigation was abandoned.  After all, the emperor has been changed twice, and the throne is relatively stable.  As for the missing Concubine Lin, can she give birth to her child safely?  Is the child alive or dead, the daughter of a man?  None of this is certain.  As time went by, the threat to the throne also decreased, so the pursuit was gradually given up.  But I didn¡¯t expect that Concubine Lin was still alive and gave birth to a child!  According to the Empress Dowager, she gave birth to a son!  This is troublesome!  Zhao Xu¡¯s heartbeat was accelerating. He knew very well that Emperor Renzong had a biological son, which posed a huge threat to the legitimacy of his throne.  There is also the attitude of the Royal Grandmother. Why didn¡¯t this matter be revealed before?  Why did you choose to announce it on such a day and occasion?  Just to comfort Emperor Renzong's spirit in heaven?  Or does it have some ulterior motive?  The most important thing is, who is this person?     who is it?  Hundreds of officials had the same question in their minds, and many knowledgeable officials realized one thing.  That is the throne.  Emperor Renzong's biological son returns, so there will inevitably be disputes among the succession to the throne?  Will the Song Dynasty cause turmoil?  That¡¯s what Sima Guang thought.  He is compiling "Zi Zhi Tong Jian". Throughout the ages, there have been too many examples of emperors seizing the throne.  Not to mention the fratricide and bloody storms, if not done well, it will lead to turmoil in the society and the disintegration of the dynasty.  Will the Song Dynasty encounter the same thing?  Probably not!  Sima Guang thought for a while and rejected this possibility in his heart.  Even Emperor Renzong's biological son could live among the people for many years.  If you haven't received a good education, what are your qualifications?  He has no foundation in the court, so how can he fight for the throne?  Just because he is the biological son of Emperor Renzong, do you want to make him emperor?  This is impossible, neither the royal family, nor the people of the world will accept it.  But Emperor Renzong can still have his blood and bones.  This was a good thing. As a veteran of three dynasties, he felt very pleased.  At the same time, I am also curious, what is Emperor Renzong's biological son like?  Everyone had the same question and looked at the Queen Mother on the steps.  Cao said loudly: "Lin Cairen has been found. He successfully gave birth to a boy that year. He has also been found!" "Grandma Huang, where is he?" Zhao Xu didn't know what kind of mood he had when he asked this question.  sentence.  Mrs. Cao smiled softly, turned to the officials and said, "Today, he is at the Ancestral Temple. He wants to recognize his ancestors and return to the clan here, and comfort Emperor Renzong's spirit in heaven." "Who?" Zhao Xu looked around.  Nervous.  All the officials held their breath, waiting for the Queen Mother to announce the result.  "Dongyang, come here!" Ms. Cao walked to the edge of the steps and waved to Lin Zhao at the bottom!  Zhao Xu looked in the direction where Cao was waving, and saw Lin Zhao, majestic and heroic, walking up the steps step by step, prostrating himself in front of Cao, and respectfully said: "My child pays homage to the queen!" Lin Zhao, it's him!  Although Zhao Xu was mentally prepared, the person he saw was Lin Zhao, and his heart was suddenly filled with turmoil, and he could no longer calm down.  A huge blow came to him, like a huge stone hitting his heart hard. For a moment, he couldn't stand, he took a few steps back tremblingly, and almost fell to the ground.  The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were also shocked. Lin Zhao, the Duke of Wu who had just been named the general of the auxiliary state, turned out to be the biological son of Emperor Renzong.  This result is amazing!  Many people did not react and were in shock.  Zhao Hao and Lu Huiqing stood in the distance, their eyes full of disbelief.  Keep shaking your head and tell yourself this is not true!  On the steps, Mrs. Cao said loudly: "That's him, Dongyang, the fourth prince born to Emperor Renzong!" The Empress Dowager confirmed it with her own words, and it couldn't be wrong!  The officials were still in shock. General Lin turned out to be the biological son of Emperor Renzong. What a surprise!  Zhao Hao and Lu Huiqing shook their heads repeatedly. Even though Cao had confirmed it, they still couldn't believe it, or they were simply unwilling to accept the fact.  To Zhao ?Generally speaking, if it is true, then isn't Lin Zhao his imperial uncle?  Are you kidding me?  Lu Huiqing felt a strong sense of powerlessness in her heart and almost collapsed on the spot.  I thought that this time I would finally have a chance to completely defeat Lin Zhao, but I didn't expect that he would become a prince in an instant.  Once you have one, you will reach a height that you will never reach in your lifetime.  Not only did the distance between him and Lin Zhao not narrow, but it even widened, and he could no longer catch up.  The person who was hit the hardest was Zhao Xu!  A suspected minister suddenly became Prince Renzong, so he was still his uncle!  If it were someone else, that would be fine. He might be able to accept it calmly, but he would just be granted the title of a prince, treated with extra courtesy, and he would just think of a solution later.  But it turns out that this person is Lin Zhao!  He finally understood why Lin Zhao had such an arrogant attitude, and with his status, he had no intention of surrendering to him.  When Lin Zhao stepped onto the first step, a powerful threat had already arisen.  The identity of Renzong's parent and son was enough to shake the legitimacy of his throne.  Not only that, Lin Zhao¡¯s strength and achievements have made it possible for him to compete with him.  Yesterday, the people lined the streets to welcome him, and the illustrious military exploits in the northwest all belong to him!  Suddenly, Zhao Xu felt like a clown!  Wasn¡¯t the prisoner presentation just now a farce?  When Lin Zhao became the prince, he was the focus of those achievements.  What do you have?  It's ridiculous that I even made him the general of the auxiliary country, and the official in charge of the three divisions!  It is self-evident how much of a threat an imperial uncle who has merit, prestige, and popular support poses to his throne.  Not only that, Zhao Xu finally reacted.  The emperor's grandmother had a wrong attitude. She deliberately tricked herself into coming to the Ancestral Temple, and held such a big sacrificial ceremony in order to reveal Lin Zhao's identity in front of all the officials.  There is no doubt that between herself and Lin Zhao, the Empress Dowager chose Lin Zhao, who was her nominal son!  Zhao Xu believed that even if Lin Zhao left the northwest, he would still be very influential in the Western Army.  He actually still has military power?  There seem to be many ministers in the court who are very close to him?  Suddenly, Zhao Xu remembered a lot, and suddenly realized that there was an extremely terrifying power behind Lin Zhao, which was enough to shake his throne.  So, the theory of his son¡¯s black dragon coming to the world is not nonsense?  For a moment, Zhao Xu didn¡¯t know what he was feeling, or even how to react?  Gao Taotao saw her son's expression and guessed that at this time, she could only take action.  He immediately winked at Zhao Zongsheng, stood up, walked over, and said with a smile: "Empress, are you really the younger brother of the Fourth Emperor?" "That's right!" Gao Taotao smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the prince has returned, and my father's soul can rest in peace in heaven. Take advantage of this.  Today, I am in the Imperial Ancestral Temple to recognize my ancestor and enter the clan!" "Queen Mother, please wait a moment!" Zhao Zongsheng lost no time in stepping forward, stopped the virtuous Queen Mother, and said loudly: "The Empress Dowager, I am Zong Zhengqing, in charge of clan affairs.  "Excuse me, the blood of the royal family must be pure. Can we conclude that Lin Zhao is the biological son of Emperor Renzong? Does the Empress Dowager still remember the past events of Leng Qing? " Hear this!  The word "Leng Qing" brought a chill to Cao's face, and his sharp eyes swept across Gao Taotao's face.  In the autumn of the second year of Emperor Renzong's reign, around the time Lin Zhao was born, a man named Leng Qing suddenly came to Kaifeng Mansion, met with the prefect Qian Mingyi, and claimed to be Renzong's son.  Leng Qing said in his own words that his mother, Wang, was originally a palace maid and had been favored by Renzong. She was already pregnant. Due to a fire in the palace, she fled and was separated outside the palace.  Later, she married a commoner named Leng Xu and gave birth to herself.  He repeatedly claimed that he was the biological son of Emperor Renzong, and brought the embroidered Doudu given to Wang by Renzong as proof.  This incident immediately caused an uproar. Renzong sent the selfless Bao Zheng to investigate and interrogate, and finally found that his mother Wang was indeed a palace maid.  Later, she left the palace and married a commoner. Her husband gave birth to a daughter, and then she had no children.  It can be seen that Leng Qing was a fake prince who had no blood relationship with the royal family and was eventually executed.  The timing of this incident is very strange. It happened to be the time when Lin Cairen disappeared and Emperor Renzong's biological son was born.  There was also a fire in the palace, and the palace residents lived among the people to have children, but it turned out to be a scam.  After the most coincidences, the purpose is to give the people an impression. If there is another situation like this, people will subconsciously think it is a fraud and will not believe it.  Whose handiwork is this? It¡¯s obvious!  Someone wants to deliberately create a precedent and hinder the real prince from returning to the palace!  Twenty-four years have passed since the Leng Qing case, but because of the special circumstances of the case, when Zhao Zongsheng said this, the older ministers all remembered old things.  They all responded in unison that this was not necessarily the case.  Lin Zhao???It is not the bloodline of Emperor Renzong, this matter needs to be verified carefully.  Lu Huiqing felt a little lucky in her heart. Lin Zhao might not be the prince!  If it turns out to be false, then what will happen to him Zhao Xu also realized that although he already believed 70% to 80% of it, he could object and not admit it without conclusive evidence.  A prince whose bloodline is uncertain poses no threat to his throne!  Not wanting to, Mrs. Cao behaved calmly and nodded: "Yes, the royal bloodline must be carefully considered. Then today, in the Ancestral Temple, in front of the ancestors and civil and military officials, we will come to have a marriage test to see if Dongyang  Heir to Emperor Renzong!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 607: Bloodline

    March 29th is already late spring. The sun is shining brightly today and the weather is a little hot.  After standing for a long time and kneeling frequently, everyone was sweating, but no one in the Ancestral Temple felt hot, and no one cared.  Everyone's attention is focused on Lin Zhao, whether he is the biological son of Emperor Renzong!  The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager want to test their marriage in public, in front of the ancestors and ancestors, and all officials will witness it in person. It is true, and the result is real and intuitive!  Zong Zhengqing Zhao Zongsheng said: "To verify bloodline, you need witnesses and physical evidence. It is best to have evidence that directly proves bloodline." "Okay, then you will be in charge and verify it immediately!" Chi Zesheng changed and deliberately created  In today's situation, naturally we can't waste it.  Cao is the Empress Dowager, and her status is inherently noble.  At the same time, as Empress Renzong, she had the absolute right to speak on the prince's return, and no one could refute it.  With the initiative in his own hands, Zhao Zongsheng was not excited at all. Instead, he felt tremendous pressure.  Secretly exchanging glances with Gao Taotao, he forced himself to calm down and said: "May I ask Lin Zhao, when was your birth date?" "The third day of August in the second year of Huangyou!" Everyone heard clearly that Lin Cairen was Huang Youyuan.  If you¡¯re pregnant at the end of the year, it¡¯s almost the same as your birthday!  "Who can prove it?" Lin Zhao said loudly, "How about asking my mother, concubine, and witnesses to come and tell the difference?" Lin Cairen, oh no!  According to Emperor Renzong's decree, she should be promoted to Concubine Lin after giving birth to her son.  She is still alive, which is the most convincing evidence.  "Okay!" Under everyone's gaze.  A middle-aged woman, followed by a short man.  A slightly stout middle-aged man came slowly.  No introduction is needed, everyone only needs to take a look. They are not sure whether she is Concubine Lin, but they can conclude that she is Lin Zhao's biological mother.  The appearance is so similar. Lin Zhao's appearance is that of his mother, and there is more than 50 or 60% similarity between her and Lin Zhao, which is very obvious.  You can tell at a glance.  Gao Taotao looked at this once familiar face and felt strong discomfort in his heart.  It was this woman, this woman's belly, that almost ruined her husband's future and decades of hard work, making them worried and even despairing.  So that in the end he took risks and made dangerous moves.  It was almost a disaster.  During that time, she often had nightmares, but for the sake of her husband's future, she had to be ruthless.  Years passed, and I thought everything was over.  But today, the nightmare came again, shrouding her and her son in fear again.  Deeply disturbed.  Concubine Lin walked all the way and bowed in front of Mr. Cao: "I have met the queen!" "Qiuyue, I didn't expect to see you again. It has been more than 20 years and Emperor Renzong is no longer here. I am also  No longer a queen" Mrs. Cao burst into tears and called out Concubine Lin's maiden name.  It shows that they are familiar with each other.  "Yes, it has been more than twenty years. Now it's time to call you the Empress Dowager!" Concubine Lin nodded lightly.  "Yes, Dongyang has grown so big in more than 20 years!" Obviously, the Queen Mother knew the woman in front of her. She was indeed Emperor Renzong's concubine!  Then it seems logical that Lin Zhao's identity is true, and the ministers already believe it 70% to 80%!  Zhao Zongsheng stepped forward and said respectfully: "Empress Dowager, please excuse my presumption, are you sure that the person in front of you is Lin Cairen, the concubine of Emperor Renzong?" The title of Cairen, not Concubine Lin, shows that Zhao Zongsheng's attitude is not right.  He believed in Lin Zhao's identity and emphasized it deliberately.  "Although I am old, I am not dim-sighted, and people will never admit their mistakes." Ms. Cao pondered slightly and said, "The Queen Mother has also met her. All the queens and concubines, and the elderly palace officials all recognize Concubine Lin.  Please ask them to identify it together. " "It's indeed very similar, but I'm not very familiar with Lin Cairen!" Gao Taotao gave an ambiguous statement.  Fortunately, the Empress Dowager Miao smiled and said: "The Empress Dowager only occasionally visited Mingyue Pavilion a few times in the past. It is understandable that she is not familiar with it, but the Empress Dowager and I both recognize it!" "Yes, in the past Lin Lin  The empress is pregnant, and the doctors all say she may be a younger brother, so I often go to Mingyue Pavilion and lie on Empress Lin¡¯s belly to listen to the fetal movement.¡± Zhao Fukang also had the right to say, ¡°I can also be sure,¡± Zhao Zongsheng couldn¡¯t help but hesitate.  , the testimonies of these highly respected nobles are correct, and it is not correct to question them if it is really not true.  Seeing this, Concubine Lin said loudly: "When I was pregnant in the past, I dreamed of the rising sun rising from the colorful auspicious clouds. After Emperor Renzong heard about it, he specially made a jade pendant of the rising sun and auspicious clouds, which can be used as a token!"  Only if there is, can it be called conclusive evidence.  Mrs. Cao smiled and said: "By the way, this is indeed true. Remember that the Rising Sun and Auspicious Clouds painting was created by Uncle Ouyang Yong. Please ask him to identify it!" &nbsp; Ouyang Xiu, who was already gray-haired, immediately took the order and stepped forward. Regardless of other matters, he confirmed and protected the heirs of Renzong. He had no reason to refuse.  He also knew the possible consequences of this incident.  But I can no longer care about that much. Judging from the current situation, Lin Zhao seems to be much stronger than Zhao Xu and his son!  The crystal clear jade pendant was dazzling in the sun. Ouyang Xiu took it, observed it carefully, and finally confirmed: "Yes, this picture is indeed from my hand. On the day the jade pendant was formed, Emperor Renzong asked me to inspect it. This is it." Zhao Zongsheng  He sighed helplessly and said: "From this point of view, there is no doubt about Lin Cai's identity. But is Lin Zhao your biological son? Even so, whether he is Renzong's biological son still needs to be verified." "That's natural!" Lin  The concubine smiled faintly and looked at her son, her eyes full of confidence.  Zhao Zongsheng asked: "I dare to ask Lin Cairen, you are a concubine in the palace. Even if you were exiled outside the palace because of the fire, why didn't you return to the palace after giving birth to the prince? With your status, as long as you inform the government, you will definitely be given a gift  It¡¯s the right one to go back to the palace!¡± Concubine Lin sighed softly and said: ¡°There was a fire in the palace in the past. I hurriedly escaped and accidentally fell into the Yuhe River. Fortunately, He Wu, the chef of the imperial kitchen, rescued me, but I was already dead when I got ashore.  Outside the palace, I lost my way again. I wanted to go back to the palace, but I didn't want to encounter a robber on the way!" As he spoke, his cold eyes fell on Gao Taotao.  Even though she had been in the nunnery for many years and had a calm mind, she was almost killed when she was hunted down in the past, and her mother and son were separated for twenty years. How could she let go of her deep hatred so easily?  "In order to avoid the robbers, we hid on a boat in the Bianhe River. We didn't want to leave Bianjing City in a daze." Concubine Lin continued: "Later, in Yingtian Mansion, I gave birth to Zhaoer. I originally wanted to contact the local government and send me away.  The mother and son returned to Bianjing. Unexpectedly, the murderous robber appeared again. I fell into the water, and He Wu escaped with the child in his arms. Later, I was rescued by a nun from Yingtian Mansion and survived.  But without the child, how can I return to the palace?" Gu Qi, formerly known as He Wu, immediately rushed over and said, "The villain ran away with the prince in his arms and wanted to return to Bianjing, but without Concubine Lin, he could not prove his identity.  Feng Leng Qing's case was aroused, and I was afraid that I would be misunderstood when I arrived in Bianjing. It was not a pity for a villain to die, but what would happen if the prince was wronged and killed? In desperation, I had no choice but to live in Jiangning with him and stay in Meng Mansion to look for him.  The whereabouts of Concubine Lin. Unfortunately, not long ago, Concubine Lin was found in the nunnery of Yingtian Mansion, and they were reunited as mother and son. " The officials heard clearly, but they didn't expect that there was such a tortuous story.  However, some older ministers who knew more about the situation in the DPRK and China heard a different charm.  The pregnant princess encountered robbers again and again. It¡¯s so unbelievable and a coincidence, right?  Who are the robbers?  What's the purpose?  If there is a problem between Concubine Lin and her child, who will be the biggest beneficiary?  There are some things that I really don¡¯t dare to think about!  "Oh, that's true. Then how can we determine that Lin Zhao is the biological child of Empress Lin?" At this point, neither Zhao Zongshi nor Gao Taotao dared to delve too deeply into it. They knew what happened back then best.  If we dig deeper, the identity of the robber should be noticeable.  "You can tell just by looking at the appearance of Lin Zhao and your empress!" "There are many people with similar looks. It's too far-fetched to use this as a basis!" In fact, hundreds of officials have already believed that 70% to 80% of them have such similar looks. It is difficult for mother and son to have such similar looks.  It would be a bit far-fetched to say it was a coincidence.  However, the royal family must be cautious, and there is nothing wrong with Zhao Zongsheng being so strict.  Cao said: "In that case, let's do a blood test. This is the most intuitive and true way!" "Okay!" Zhao Zongsheng had no reason to refuse.  Ms. Cao immediately ordered people to make preparations, and a blood test was conducted on the spot.  Although Lin Zhao felt that this method was not very scientific, the results after the experiment were very satisfactory. He thought that he and his mother had the same blood type, otherwise it would be really troublesome.  Soon, under the supervision of Princess Miao, Zhao Fukang, Zhao Baoan, and Ouyang Xiu, the palace staff prepared water and presented it.  Concubine Lin and Lin Zhao stepped forward to prick their fingers without saying a word.  Two drops of blood entered the water and quickly melted into one mass.  Lin Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that if he slipped up at the critical moment, it would be self-defeating.  The Cao family called Gao Taotao, Zhao Xu, Zhao Zongsheng, as well as many royal family members and respected ministers to come to watch and confirm the results.  "This should be no problem, right?" Ms. Cao looked at Zhao Zongsheng and asked coldly.  "Yes!" Zhao Zongsheng said: "This can indeed be concluded that the relationship between the two is mother and son; but it cannot be concluded that Lin Zhao is a bloodline of Emperor Renzong. In the past, Leng Qing's mother Wang was also favored, but the child was out of the palace.  Then she was born with another man. "How are you going to open Yongzhao Mausoleum?"Will it be verified by dripping blood into the bones?  "Ms. Cao was very angry at Zhao Zongsheng's lack of cooperation. "In ancient times, there were two ways to test for kinship by dropping blood. If both of them are alive, drop blood. If one party dies, drop blood into the bones. If the blood penetrates into the bones,  He concluded that there was a blood relationship. When Zhao Xu heard this, he hurriedly said: "No, the emperor has been laid to rest, how can the mausoleum be moved lightly?  This is really unfilial!  " "Indeed, your father's mausoleum must not be moved, and your father's spirit in heaven must not be disturbed.  Lin Zhao looked at Zhao Xu, smiled faintly, and said loudly: "But there are other ways to prove it. Please allow me to present some personal and physical evidence first!"  " PS: The method of blood test is not scientific, but it was commonly used in ancient times and is recorded in "The Record of Cleansing Wrongs". It is involved here, so don't go into details!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 608: The Emperor Pays Attendance to the Emperor's Uncle

    It is a time-honored tradition to lay him to rest, and the tomb of Emperor Renzong must not be touched lightly.  Lin Zhao had an indirect way of proving it. With a greeting, more than a dozen people appeared immediately.  "Among these people are the former Jiangning Prefecture governor, police officers, Li Zheng and other relevant figures. There are also Jiangning Prefecture population registration documents, as well as He Wu and I, whose pseudonyms are Gu Qi, and the Jiangning Meng family signed a  "The servant employment contract." Lin Zhao said loudly: "The date on this is December of the second year of Huangyou. I was only four months old at the time." "Yes, it was winter, and there were snowflakes in the sky. The old lady of the Meng family saved me.  A man and a baby were born.¡± Local Li Zheng said: ¡°To buy servants, you need to sign a contract, not to mention that they are two refugees from the north who have not passed the household registration test. I took them to the government office to apply for household registration.  "Yes, we have some impression!" "Lin Zhao, I would like to say that after many years, they may not remember clearly, and there is a possibility of false testimony, so" "What Prince Pu said is  People may tell lies, but words written in black and white cannot be false, right?" Lin Zhao said: "The prince can choose experienced people from the compilers of the documents and ask them to identify them to see if they were written at the time or afterward.  Forgery? "The results are self-evident. The yellowed paper, old ink, and the seal of Jiangning Mansion can be concluded to be from more than 20 years ago.  "The record is very clear. The official of Jiangning Mansion and Huang You met me at the end of the second year of the year. The mother-in-law was exiled from the palace in July due to a fire. Even though she gave birth immediately after leaving the palace, she became pregnant again. Five months old  Can I have another child in time?" Lin Zhao's rhetorical question immediately left Zhao Zongsheng speechless.  Ms. Cao smiled and said: "In terms of time, Dongyang is indeed the son of Emperor Renzong and Concubine Lin!" "That said, there may not be many coincidences, which cannot directly prove their blood relationship. The heirs of the royal family must be cautious, and please also ask the Empress Dowager  Forgive me!" Zhao Zongsheng insisted that no matter how complete the indirect evidence was, he would not admit it.  Zhao Fukang smiled and stepped forward: "Brother Wang. According to the current situation, it is basically good. If there is one or two more points of blood genetic evidence, can we conclude?" "That's right!" "Then that's it.  Easy to handle!" Zhao Fukang smiled and said loudly to the officials: "As a woman, I shouldn't talk too much, but when it comes to my father's bloodline, I have this responsibility as the eldest sister.  "Obligation." "What Princess Dachang said is reasonable!" An old minister from the Renzong period immediately agreed.  "Okay!" Zhao Fukang said: "This princess believes that Lin Zhao is of the blood of her father. As for the evidence Fukang is bold, please forgive me. Two sisters from the Lu and Yan countries, please come over and remove your left foot.  Shoes and socks!¡± What¡¯s the fuss about?  The three eldest princesses took off their shoes and socks in public?  The situation is a bit bizarre.  Zhao Xu was also confused and didn¡¯t know what his aunt was playing.  Everything today looks like a farce.  Gao Taotao suddenly remembered something and was shocked. He said hurriedly: "Sister Fukang, the Imperial Ancestral Temple is a holy place. It's probably inappropriate to take off your shoes and socks. What's more, the three sisters are all women, so it's a matter of honor!" "There are many royal sisters-in-law!  I¡¯ve thought about it. This move is to verify the royal lineage. Even if there is some disrespect, I believe the ancestors will forgive it. As for reputation" Zhao Fukang shook his head and said: "Family ties are more important than reputation!"  The three living eldest princesses, the only three remaining daughters of Emperor Renzong, all took off their left shoes and socks.  The officials at the front could clearly see that the three eldest princesses all had six toes on their left feet.  Cao said: "Emperors Zhenzong and Renzong both had six toes on their feet. This was originally a royal taboo, but today in order to verify the royal bloodline, it has to be made public." He picked up a few volumes of documents and continued: "This is from the Imperial Medical Office.  Records can prove this!" "The emperor and his father have it, and so do the three princesses and sisters!" Zhao Fukang said: "It can be seen that the six toes are passed down from generation to generation for this purpose.  You only need to look at Dongyang¡¯s left foot to tell the difference! ¡°A very dramatic scene!  The ministers were surprised and at the same time fully believed that the Imperial Medical Office had exact records.  Six toes are a deformity, and ordinary people would have to hide it, let alone the emperor, who would avoid it. It is completely reasonable that it has not been announced to the public.  What's more, the three eldest princesses have it, and the three biological mothers are not the same person, so it can only be inherited from the father.  Ever since, everyone¡¯s eyes subconsciously fell on Lin Zhao¡¯s left foot.  Cao said: "Dongyang, take off your shoes and socks and let all the clan members and ministers have a look!" "Yes!" Lin Zhao showed his left foot and couldn't help but feel funny when he saw the extra toe.  At the beginning of my rebirth, I was very angry.At this moment, it has become crucial evidence.  Baiguan¡¯s eyes were wide open and he could see clearly. There was no mistake now.  All the evidence came together perfectly.  The last trace of luck in Zhao Xu¡¯s heart was shattered. The facts cannot be changed!  "It's not just that!" Zhao Fukang greeted, and the four beautiful ladies from the Lin family walked over from among the officials with their four children in their arms.  All four babies have bare left feet, and the symptoms of six toes are very obvious.  "Isn't there something wrong with this?" Mrs. Cao smiled slightly, very pleased, and turned around and said: "Prince Pu, Zong Zhengqing, can you confirm it now?" "Okay!" Zhao Zongsheng had no choice but to nod, even if he was  I tried my best, but in the end I couldn't stop it!  He wanted to ask, why did Zhenzong and Renzong have six toes, but they, who were both descendants of Taizong, did not?  (His father Zhao Yunrang was the son of Shang Wang Zhao Yuanfen, and he was the son of Taizong like Song Zhenzong) But he still didn't say it out loud. Under such circumstances, he absolutely did not dare to question Zhenzong's bloodline.  Lin Zhao's return to the royal family is an inevitable trend that cannot be changed.  "Okay, then I will ask Lao Zongzhengqing to enroll the four princes and the four grandsons (daughters) into the clan!" Cao ordered, walked to the stage, and said loudly: "From now on, the prince and grandsons will resume the surname Zhao.  !¡± From this moment on, Lin Zhao changed his name to Zhao Zhao!  Both Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu felt a strong sense of powerlessness in their hearts, and now the matter was settled.  A powerful enemy appears.  It will never be peaceful again.  "My late emperor, your son has been found. You can rest in peace in heaven!" Cao knelt down in the Ancestral Temple, crying and reporting.  The prince who has been living abroad for twenty-four years finally returns to the royal family!  "Come, Zhao'er, pay homage to your father and ancestors!" Cao made up his mind and decided to do it today and directly let Lin Zhao Tai Temple offer sacrifices.  Recognize your ancestors and return to your clan to avoid further changes.  "Yes!" Under the guidance of the salute officer, Zhao Zhao offered sacrifices as a prince. The four children were still small, and were held by their mother to salute. From then on, they were veritable phoenix sons and grandsons.  After worshiping the ancestors, Cao said again: "Now come to meet your imperial sister-in-law and several imperial sisters!" "Greetings to the emperor's sister-in-law!" Lin Zhao walked up to Gao Taotao.  With a victorious smile on his lips, he bowed and saluted.  Gao Taotao's face was pale, and even though he was mentally prepared, his body could not help but tremble a little at this moment.  When they met for the first time, she could clearly feel the confidence and powerful power exuding from Lin Zhao.  It almost took her breath away.  She also realized for the first time that Zhao Zhao was terrible "Well, the return of the emperor's brother is really a blessing for the Song Dynasty!" Gao Tao was duplicitous, but on the surface she was still the gentle and gentle queen mother.  Lin Zhao then visited the three imperial sisters.  Zhao Fukang was familiar with it, but the eldest princesses of Lu and Yan were pleasantly surprised.  Immediately, he met Zhao Zongsheng and other important royal relatives.  A symbolic greeting.  Mrs. Cao then smiled meaningfully, turned around and looked at brothers Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao, and said in a deep voice: "Should you also come to see the emperor?" Although they are similar in age, Zhao Zhao is Emperor Renzong.  Parent and son, same generation as Song Yingzong.  Although Zhao Hao and Zhao Baoan were very reluctant, they did not dare to disobey in the Ancestral Temple and in front of all the officials, so they had to bow obediently.  Zhao Hao couldn't hold his breath, and Zhao Zhao could clearly feel his dissatisfaction and anger.  The trouble is Zhao Xu, he is the emperor and rules over the world.  Even if Lin Zhao is senior to him, he will not bow his head.  However, Mrs. Cao said displeasedly: "Although officials are not emperors, they must perform the courtesy of monarchs and ministers. But today's sacrifice in the Imperial Ancestral Temple is my royal family sacrifice, and family rituals cannot be abolished!" Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu both had the same idea in their hearts.  Shocked, all the officials were also in a state of excitement.  The Empress Dowager's intention was very clear. She wanted the officials to bow their heads and salute Zhao Zhao!  The meaning is really thought-provoking!  "No, although Zhao Zhao is the emperor's uncle, after all, the emperor and his ministers are different. How can there be a saying that the emperor should pay tribute to his ministers?" Seeing this situation, Lu Huiqing did not hesitate and immediately went out to oppose it.  "The family and the country are one, and after the national rites come the family rites!" Lu Huiqing insisted: "The emperor has no private affairs and no family affairs. He can only perform state rites, and there is no such thing as family rites?" "Who are you? You are simply arrogant and arrogant.  !" Zhao Xu just felt a little happy and was very satisfied with Lu Huiqing's thoughtfulness. He was about to take advantage of this opportunity to be brave.  As a result, the Empress Dowager was furious: "The emperor is setting an example for the world, and he should pay more attention to family ties and be careful about etiquette. When the emperor paid homage to me and the queen mother, there were only national rites but no family rites?" Emperor Renzong advocated ruling the world with filial piety and etiquette. In his early years,  When meeting a Hanlin scholar who teaches in the East Palace, after the courtesy of a monarch and a minister, one must also practice the courtesy of a teacher and a student. Shouldn¡¯t it be the same between an uncle and a nephew?nbsp; With the dignity of the Empress Dowager, the Cao family even raised Emperor Renzong as a precedent. Who dares to refute?  How to refute?  "This" Lu Huiqing was speechless for a moment, and Zhao Fukang took the opportunity to say: "In the past, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty paid homage to his uncle Liu Bei, and he said: Today's worship is not that the emperor pays homage to his ministers, but that the nephew pays homage to his uncle. As early as the Han Dynasty  There is a precedent, and officials should follow it" Anger rose in Zhao Xu's heart. He finally understood that Cao and Zhao Fukang had tried their best to make him bow to Lin Zhao. The purpose was self-evident.  "Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was a king who lost his country. How can he be compared with the officials?" Lu Huiqing didn't hurry to think about it carefully, and retorted after grasping one point.  Zhao Fukang sneered and said: "It is true that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was the king of the country. It can only be said that he made mistakes in his political affairs. However, his act of benevolence and filial piety is not wrong, but deserves praise. At the same time, it is also to express gratitude to Liu Bei for his contribution in fighting against the national thief Cao Cao.  In the Battle of the Northwest, Zhao Zhao personally led the army to regain the lost territory and opened up territory for the Song Dynasty. He made outstanding contributions due to emotion and reason. This tribute seems indispensable! "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 609: King Qin¡¯s Station in Chang¡¯an

    It was a very simple thing to pay homage, but when important people are involved, the meaning changes.  What¡¯s more, this man is the emperor!  The ministers all heard and saw clearly, what is the Empress Dowager doing?  Is it to alert the officials to respect the emperor's uncle?  Or do you have other intentions?  This prayer today may have a major impact in the future, and no one dares to take it lightly.  Zhao Xu felt very uncomfortable. So what if Zhao Zhao was the son of Emperor Renzong?  According to blood, he is his elder.  If he had been born into a royal family, he might have accepted it. After all, there was order in hierarchy.  But when I think about the fact that Lin Zhao was a minister in the past, a minister who knelt at his feet.  At this moment, he is standing high in front of me with the dignity of an imperial uncle, and he still wants to bow to him?  Zhao Xu, who has extremely strong self-esteem, is unwilling to do anything. How can he tolerate his former ministers standing on his head?  After being shocked, he already figured it out.  The imperial grandmother already knew his identity, and what happened today was planned for a long time. Why did he come to the Ancestral Temple to observe filial piety?  They were all lying to him. It was really hard for Zhao Xu to accept such a change in the attitude of the imperial grandmother who always loved him.  Even so, she was still not satisfied and forced herself to bow to Zhao Zhao at this moment?  Zhao Xu felt very uncomfortable.  I bowed my head today, but what about tomorrow?  They are working so hard just for the identity of a prince and the title of uncle?  Thinking of this, he was even more unwilling to give in.  "But Cao and Zhao Fukang spoke conclusively. One brought up Emperor Renzong, and the other mentioned the precedent of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty. You had to listen!"  In the Imperial Ancestral Temple, the words of the Emperor and the Queen Mother have supreme authority.  If you insist on having your own way.  He would be charged with being unfilial.  Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty didn't care.  But you can¡¯t veto Emperor Renzong¡¯s actions, right?  Butit is so difficult to take this step!  When Zhao Xu saw Lin Zhao's slightly proud smile, he became even more angry, but he could only suppress it in his heart.  When his eyes fell on the ministers below, except for Lu Huiqing, no one spoke for him?  Some people are incompetent and can't speak softly.  But how many people can speak but don¡¯t speak?  What are their intentions?  Zhao Xu was very disappointed.  "Officials, go and see the emperor!" At such an embarrassing moment, Gao Taotao spoke.  A small leak will sink a great ship.  We have reached the point today where being tough can no longer solve the problem, and we must give in appropriately.  In front of the people of the world, the royal family must love each other, and the emperor must know filial piety and etiquette.  Zhao Xu looked at his mother's eyes in surprise, hesitated for a moment, and seemed to understand something in his eyes.  Finally, with difficult steps, he walked up to Zhao Zhao, bowed and said, "Welcome uncle Huang to return!" This gesture is enough!  Ms. Cao nodded with satisfaction.  The reason why she did this was to tell Zhao Xu.  Tell all the officials, tell everyone in the world.  Lin Zhao is the biological son of Emperor Renzong. He has the noblest royal bloodline. Even the current emperor cannot compare with him and is inferior to others.  At the same time, she is also showing everyone the fact that between her grandson and her son, she will fully support her son - Zhao Zhao without hesitation!  Many insightful ministers saw the clues and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. It seemed that the Song Dynasty was inevitably going to be in trouble again.  Sima Guang was helpless. Not long ago, he thought that even if Renzong's son returned, he would just be granted the title of prince. He didn't think it would bring identity disputes to the Song Dynasty.  But he didn't expect that the prince turned out to be Lin Zhao. Different people have different results.  With great military exploits and high prestige, coupled with his status as a prince, he has sufficient conditions and powerful advantages to compete for the throne, so disputes are inevitable.  As for the Empress Dowager¡¯s attitude, what is her intention in promoting Lin Zhao?  Is it to help Lin Zhao become the crown prince?  From now on, the Song Dynasty will give birth to an imperial uncle?  A few years ago, the Liao Kingdom also did this. Yelu Hongji canonized his uncle Yelu Chongyuan as the emperor's uncle?  What's the final result?  It ended with the emperor's uncle's rebellion being wiped out.  The throne has extraordinary magical power. Yingzong and his son took great pains to sit on the throne. Now that Zhao Xu has a son and a younger brother, how can he be willing to return the throne to Renzong's lineage?  In this current situation, can the throne of the Song Dynasty be handed over peacefully?  Sima Guang shook his head slightly. He really hoped that everything would be stable, and there would be no fighting between dragons and tigers, and no rivers of blood!  Ministers have different thoughts. Some are worried about the country's stability, while others are concerned about their own interests.  Lu Huiqing had a firm thought in her heart. She must not let Zhao Zhao become the crown prince and sit on the throne, otherwise she would die without a burial place!  The brother's great revenge cannot be forgotten. Even if he becomes the emperor's uncle, revenge is not impossible.  At least he was completely opposed to Emperor Zhao Xu, and life and death were inevitable.?Then it will be obvious where he will go from now on.  Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, had other thoughts. He had a strong imprint of the Lin family.  If Zhao Zhao takes over the country in the future, he will be able to further his career.  If Lin Zhao were not in the country, his fate would not be much better, and maybe even the glory and wealth in front of him would disappear.  It's just that now, it seems that he has no other choice. Since they went to Liao Kingdom together, many things have been doomed.  On the steps, Ms. Cao smiled and said, "How wonderful. Zhao'er has returned to the royal family, and your father will be able to rest in peace." "I never saw my father when he was alive. I am really ashamed that I could not fulfill my filial piety for a moment!" Zhao  It's not that Zhao was completely acting out, it was indeed a very sad thing to have never met his biological father.  Cao shook his head and said: "You fought in the northwest and regained Lanzhou. Your father's spirit in heaven will definitely be very happy. This is filial piety!" "Yes, I think that when Concubine Lin was pregnant, there was a disaster in Xixia, and Emperor Renzong  At that time, she said that if she gave birth to a son, she hoped that he would be able to relieve his father's worries and resist the Xixia people. Now Zhao'er has indeed lived up to his expectations! "Miao, the Crown Princess, seemed to be lamenting the past, but Gao Taotao always felt that the rhythm was wrong.  Something is wrong.  Sure enough, Empress Dowager Cao said: "In the past, Emperor Renzong said more than once that he had a wish. If Concubine Lin gave birth to a son, she would be canonized as King of Qin and sit in Chang'an. She would be in charge of the northwest military affairs and resist Xixia.  Keep the Song Dynasty safe!" As soon as he said these words, hundreds of people in the Ancestral Temple were shocked!  ¡°Zhao Zhao was just the emperor¡¯s uncle one second, and he became the King of Qin this second!  For the children of the royal family, bloodline is important, but the level of status has a lot to do with the title.  As the biological son of Emperor Renzong, Zhao Zhao¡¯s status as a prince is indispensable.  However, Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu's original intention was to delay, and today they only recognized his identity as the emperor's uncle. Anyway, he had just been conferred the title of Duke of Wu and the general of the auxiliary state.  Wang Jue's matter will be postponed for a while and we will discuss it in the long term.  But the Cao family was not willing to wait, and in a blink of an eye, they gave Lin Zhao the title of prince, and he was still the King of Qin!  This was the title of Zhao Defang, the son of Taizu!  It doesn't matter that the King of Qin is the King of Qin. What really matters is the last sentence - sit in Chang'an and take charge of the political affairs of the Northwest Army!  This means that Lin Zhao can legitimately stationed in Chang'an, and all military and political power in the northwest is in his hands, including the most elite 300,000 Western Army in the Song Dynasty.  This is Shao Yong¡¯s idea for Zhao Zhao. His base is in the northwest, and he previously controlled the northwest by virtue of his position as the envoy of Shaanxi Road.  Return to Bianjing this time.  Regardless of the outcome, Zhao Xu would definitely not let him proclaim the northwest again.  Then you need a new identity and reason to return to the northwest, and justifiably turn the northwest into your own sky.  So he had the identity of King Qin and was responsible for managing military and political affairs in Chang'an!  Zhao Xu naturally knew the secret. If the threat to him as the emperor's uncle was 20 points, the threat to him in controlling the northwest as the King of Qin rose to 99 points.  Western Army!  That is the most elite army in the Song Dynasty. The Kingdom of Tianfu in Guanzhong can be used as a foundation with a little development.  The Qin State relied on Guanzhong to wipe out the rebellion and unify the world.  Along the Wei River and the Yellow River, Chang'an and Bianjing are almost on the same line.  The troops sent from Chang'an will reach Bianjing in a few days, which is a huge threat.  However, if you want to attack Guanzhong, it will be even more difficult. The four fortresses in Guanzhong are easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is difficult to break through the Tongguan natural barrier alone.  Zhao Xu wanted to object, but found that he couldn't.  Mrs. Cao said, Emperor Renzong said this more than once during his lifetime.  So it was Emperor Renzong's decree and his last wish to make Zhao Zhao the King of Qin, sit in Chang'an, and take charge of the political affairs of the Northwest Army.  How can we not obey the imperial grandfather¡¯s decree?  Can his last wish not be fulfilled?  Although the emperor is supreme, his ancestors have pressure on him, and he can only be obedient in front of the previous emperors.  He cannot bear the crime of disobeying the imperial decree and being unfilial and disloyal.  Zhao Xu knew that Emperor Renzong could not have such a purpose, and most people could see it.  Based on the situation at that time, a son must be a treasure, and he must stay in the Bianjing Palace to be educated and inherit the throne.  How could he be sent to the bitter cold land of the northwest, under the light of swords and shadows?  Eighty percent of it was Lin Zhao and the others¡¯ plan, and they made Cao say this on purpose.  The most depressing thing is here, knowing that the other person told lies, but there is nothing you can do about it!  Ms. Cao is the Empress Dowager and her status is extremely respected. Would she be wrong in relaying Emperor Renzong¡¯s oral instructions?  No one dared to question, no one dared to accuse the Empress Dowager of being hypocritical.  As long as the words come out of her mouth, they must be Emperor Renzong's will!  What¡¯s more, Princess Miao alsoCome to testify and say that you have heard it.  These are the two most virtuous and noble people in the world. Can you question them?  Today is in the Ancestral Temple, and it happens to be Emperor Renzong¡¯s memorial day. At such a special time and place, his will is of great significance and cannot be violated at all!  Sima Guang understood very well when he saw it, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the Empress Dowager was adding fuel to the fire!  Once Zhao Zhao becomes the King of Qin and takes control of Chang'an, the Song Dynasty may no longer have peace, and a fight between dragons and tigers is inevitable.  The turmoil in Tongguan and Guanluo during the war is already considered mild. It is impossible for the Song Dynasty to fall apart, and the Liao Kingdom in the north will have an opportunity to take advantage of it!  What benefit does such a situation bring to the Song Dynasty?  As a veteran minister familiar with historical classics, Sima Guang was worried.  But no matter what, the facts cannot be changed, and it is inevitable that Zhao Zhao will be crowned King of Qin.  Zhao Xu didn't want to admit it, but couldn't object, so he had to retreat and do the next best thing, and said loudly: "The emperor is the king of Qin, and it is good to comfort the soul of the emperor's ancestor in heaven. But the emperor has just been fighting fiercely in the northwest for nearly a year, and it must be very hard.  , It¡¯s time to stay in Bianjing and take a good rest. Besides, the emperor¡¯s uncle has just met all the aunts, and it¡¯s time for the family to reunite and talk about family ties. As for the matter of staying in Chang¡¯an, let¡¯s talk about it later!¡±  Ah, the King of Qin has a noble status, and in the land of war in the northwest, how can he let the emperor's uncle be involved in danger?" Gao Taotao also immediately echoed, seemingly caring, but in fact he only had one purpose - to keep Zhao Zhao in Bianjing.  A naked King of Qin is nothing to worry about when the dragon is trapped in the shallows.  Cao's face changed and he said: "Since he is the king of Qin and has a fiefdom in Guanzhong, it is time for him to become a vassal!" Just when Gao Taotao was about to say something more, Zhao Zhao interrupted: "The official family and the emperor's sister-in-law are kind, Zhao Xin accepts it.  . But this is the will of the father, and it is also his wish. As a son, he should act according to his orders. He had never been filial to his father during his lifetime, and now he should do his best to fulfill his father's last wish. Don't worry about the hardship and danger.  There are many wars on the border of the Song Dynasty. As the king of Qin, he should set an example and encourage the soldiers to fight bravely. Furthermore, it seems that Zhao Zhao has a reason to go to the northwest!  His eyes swept across Gao Taotao's face, Yun Danfeng smiled lightly, turned around and said: "Bring it up!" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 610: The Head-to-Head Confrontation Begins Today

    Zhao Zhao shouted, and several assassins who were tied up were brought up.  Zhao Xu was confused and didn't know why; Gao Taotao's eyes showed a little worry, while Zhao Zongsheng was uneasy and couldn't help but his legs trembled slightly.  The dead soldiers sent out were actually captured alive and brought to the Ancestral Temple. If they said one or two shocking words, the consequences would be disastrous!  Although they are all loyal soldiers, there is no guarantee that there will be no accidents. Emperor Renzong assassinated his only son, His Highness the King of Qin, during the festival. This crime was too terrible.  If the secret is exposed, I am afraid that the Empress Dowager and the ministers will tear themselves apart on the spot.  Zhao Zongsheng's heart was filled with fifteen buckets of water, and he subconsciously looked at Gao Taotao's mother and son, wondering if something happened, would they protect him?  Or just push yourself out to be the scapegoat?  Zhao Zhao said loudly: "Today, on the way to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, my concubine and I were attacked by someone. Fortunately, the guards were well protected and escaped the attack and captured the assassin!" As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar.  "His Royal Highness the King of Qin was assassinated on his way to the Ancestral Temple. Isn't it incredible?"  The officials were all talking about it. What was more curious than the assassination was the person behind it?  Who wants to assassinate His Highness King Qin?  The somewhat mature and thoughtful minister already had some suspicions The Empress Dowager Cao and Zhao Fukang were immediately shocked. They had not known about it before, and their cold eyes had already fallen on Gao Taotao. It seemed obvious who the murderer was?  Gao Taotao was also a little flustered. Zhao Zongsheng was really unlucky. It would be fine if the assassination failed.  They even let people catch him alive.  It¡¯s true that there are too few successes and too many failures!  "Who dares to assassinate the King of Qin?" Gao Taotao was the first to say angrily: "This is simply audacious. It must be carefully investigated and severely punished. Where are the Dali Temple and Kaifeng Mansion?" Zhao Zhao sneered in his heart and said, "Sister-in-law, please calm down and don't bother Kaifeng.  I have already traced some clues to the Mansion and Dali Temple. " "Really?" Gao Taotao began to feel a little nervous. He couldn't grasp Zhao Zhao's intentions. Do you have to break up today?  Zhao Zongsheng was even more nervous.  I hope these dead soldiers will be absolutely loyal to themselves and will not let anything slip.  "Who are you? Why do you want to assassinate this king?" Zhao Zhao looked at the people below the steps and shouted loudly.  "Humph, Lin Zhao captured Lanzhou and killed my father and brother. How can I not avenge this revenge?" "There are thousands of warriors in our party, but you escaped the first year of junior high school. You can't escape the fifteenth" "So you are Xixia people!" "  Not bad!" "It seems that the Xixia people are assassinating His Highness the King of Qin!" Zhao Zongsheng immediately agreed. After saying this, he felt that there was no silver in this place.  Zhao Zhao looked at him and smiled, turned around and said: "The queen mother, the emperor's sister-in-law, the officials, the Xixia people are so evil! It's a trivial matter to assassinate me. They must be dissatisfied with the battle in Lanzhou, and they will be ready to disturb the border areas of the Song Dynasty.  . In this case, I should return to the northwest, firstly to fulfill my father¡¯s last wish and to guard the northwest border for the Song Dynasty, and secondly, I have to find an explanation from the Xixia people" "Since the Xixia people want to attack the emperor's uncle.  It's not right. The northwest is very unsafe, and the emperor shouldn't be involved in danger!" Zhao Xu made up his mind and must not let Zhao Xu go to the northwest.  "Thank you for the official's kindness, but if this is the case, isn't it because you are afraid of the Xixia people? They have all come to Bianjing, how can they ignore it? Instead of being careful every day, it is better to destroy Xixia once and for all This is  I will try my best to fulfill my father's last wish. At the same time, I will also share the worries of the government!" Lin Zhao pondered for a while and whispered: "As for these assassins, perhaps we should further interrogate and investigate, maybe there will be other gains  ¡­¡± Zhao Zongsheng¡¯s expression suddenly changed. It is always a hidden worry if someone falls into Lin Zhao¡¯s hands!  Gao Taotao also had some concerns. If something came out of the interrogation in the end, even just a little gossip, it would be very troublesome. They must make appropriate concessions on Lin Zhao's trip to the northwest.  "Let Zhao'er go. After all, this is Emperor Renzong's last decree and his wish. If you don't obey it, you are resisting the decree and being unfilial!" Cao said solemnly: "The official family will never put King Qin to death.  In a place of disloyalty and filial piety, right? "The implication is very clear. If you continue to oppose, it will be disloyal and filial.  On an occasion like today, many words are completely put on the table. There is no ambiguity. The answer is only yes or no.  Gao Taotao smiled and said: "It's okay, the King of Qin is in Chang'an, and the northwest border will definitely be safe. It's just that the northwest is temporarily stable, so don't rush it, let's have a good family reunion!" "That's right, let's talk about it later, uncle.  I just returned to Bianjing yesterday, how can I go to Chang'an immediately? I have to rest for a few days, so I can't be exhausted. "Zhao Xu knew that.?It has reached a point where there is no way to stop it. Seeing that my mother relents, I can only agree to it first, delay it for a while, and then make a long-term plan.  "Then thank you to the officials and the emperor's sister-in-law for their kindness!" Zhao Xu smiled, as long as these words were enough.  Zhao Xu did not dare to deny what he said in front of hundreds of officials. He had enough reasons to return to Chang'an in good faith.  The sacrifices at the Imperial Ancestral Temple have been completed long ago. If Zhao Zhao's incident had not caused an unexpected incident, it would have ended long ago.  Zhao Xu had too many questions in his mind, and he needed to discuss countermeasures with his mother and many think tanks. He didn't want to stay in the Ancestral Temple for a moment, so he immediately announced: "Thank you for your hard work, I will set up a ceremony in Daqing Hall in three days."  Let¡¯s have a banquet to celebrate the emperor¡¯s death. Let¡¯s go back today!¡± ¡°I obey the order!¡± All officials know that it is not appropriate to celebrate Emperor Renzong¡¯s anniversary with large-scale banquets or entertainment in recent days.  "As for these assassins, let them be handed over to the Imperial City Division for strict interrogation to see if they have any other accomplices!" Zhao Xu also saw that these assassins have great skills and want to take them over in his hands.  .  "Officials, I don't think so, just push him out and behead him!" Zhao Zhao waved his hand, and the mission of the assassins has been completed.  Anyway, we can't break up with Zhao Xu now, so why not use blood and heads to warn some people.  "Okay, push him out and behead him immediately!" After Zhao Xu finished speaking, he turned around and left.  There were too many shocks today, which was a huge psychological blow to him, and he could no longer bear it at this moment.  Looking at the background of Zhao Xu¡¯s departure, Zhao Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief. The long-awaited event was considered a success.  But there is still a long way to go, this is just the first step!  It was already noon when we returned to the mansion, and the sun was already setting in the west.  Li Cheng, who went back one step ahead, had already changed the plaque on the door. The three big characters "Prince Qin's Mansion" are very impressive!  "The plaques on the house were changed so quickly!" Mu Sihong smiled slightly, with a different kind of joy on his face.  Her husband became the King of Qin, and although she was just a concubine, she could still be regarded as a princess.  The most important thing is the son, but he is the phoenix son and the dragon grandson.  If her husband goes one step further in the future, he will become a prince. This is something that he has never dreamed of.  Chai Minyan didn't have much joy on her face. She was born in the royal family of the former dynasty and she could see clearly that today in the Ancestral Temple, it seemed that it was just lip service, but inside it was actually the glint of swords and shadows, full of murderous intent.  Even if she becomes Princess Qin, her son will be the heir apparent and may become the crown prince in the future.  However, this process is bound to be difficult and dangerous, and the family, especially the husband, is bound to be in great danger.  Although it is a happy day, it is also a little uneasy!  Zhao Zhao saw his wife's uneasiness and comforted him: "It's okay, I will protect you!" "Yes!" Chai Minyan nodded lightly. For now, she can only do everything possible to help her husband achieve his great cause.  It's also for his son and the Chai family.  At the end of the day, everyone was exhausted mentally and physically, and Lin Zhao had no time to reunite with his wife and children.  After the identity is revealed, it is a head-on confrontation with real swords and guns. There is no longer any hidden initiative. There are more things to deal with and the struggle is more complicated.  As soon as Zhao Zhao came back, he took Li Cheng into the secret room. Di Qing had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw him, he said: "Congratulations, King Qin!" He had been waiting for this day for too long. Although he could not witness it in person, he was still happy from the bottom of his heart.  "If it weren't for Mr. Di, how could Zhao be where he is today?" Zhao Zhao said earnestly: "From today on, the situation will be more complicated, and we will have to rely more on Mr. Di!" "I will do my best!" Di Qing's loyalty is unquestionable at all times.  doubt.  "Tell me about the next countermeasures!" Zhao Zhao said solemnly: "Today's assassination is just the beginning. There will be more in the future. The safety of the whole family must not be taken lightly." "Don't worry, Your Highness!" Li Cheng said: "Your Highness.  Now that I have the qualifications to open a government office, the number of guards in the palace will also increase. I have dispatched some good people to ensure safety. " "That's good. Obviously Zhao Xu doesn't dare to act rashly, but behind the scenes, there is no guarantee.  Find some scapegoats and take risks." Zhao Zhao said: "Be especially careful when the guards in the mansion and relatives are out. You should also discuss this matter with the jade boy next to Mrs. Mu"  "Yes!" Di Qing said: "I heard that Zhao Xu has agreed to His Highness sitting in Chang'an?" "Yes, although he has agreed, Zhao Xu will definitely find various reasons to delay!" Zhao Zhao said in deep thought: "We must go back as soon as possible.  , when the news spread, the generals must have been shaken in shock, and they must go there as soon as possible to calm their hearts. What I am more worried about is that if he does not return, Zhao Xu will find a way to put people there" "You really have to think about it.  The best way is to go back as soon as possible!" Zhao Zhao said softly: "That's the best way"We have it, Li Cheng, you quickly send a message to so that he must" "Yes, this plan is very clever!"  When Li Cheng heard this, he immediately became elated. "Escape is not a problem, but I'm afraid it won't be possible if the whole family goes to Chang'an" When mentioning this matter, Zhao Zhao's face was full of worry. What he worried about most was his wife and children. "  As long as His Highness leaves, the princess and the little prince will be safer. With Empress Dowager Cao here, Zhao Xu will not dare to do anything. As for the future Your Highness can rest assured.  "Di Qing smiled, very confident. "That's good!  Zhao Zhao sighed softly: "I'm not afraid of Zhao Xu, just come and stop him. What I'm worried about is the will of the people and the hearts of the old ministers!"  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 611: The Heart of an Old Minister

    Sima Guang walked out of the Ancestral Temple with heavy steps, feeling equally heavy!  Who would have thought that there would be so many shocking things in one day?  Emperor Renzong's only son living among the people has been found, and the order of succession to the throne of the Song Dynasty will inevitably be affected.  What¡¯s more, he didn¡¯t expect that this person was Lin Zhao, an outstanding young man whose prestige and strength were already on par with today¡¯s official families.  Today's situation is actually tense. The emperor pays homage to his uncle and the king of Qin guards Chang'an. These two events are doomed to inevitably lead to a fight between the dragon and the tiger.  Zhao Zhao¡¯s courage and related actions in the Ancestral Temple made no secret of his ambition for the throne.  His majestic appearance, heroic demeanor, and his ever-calm smile all revealed strong self-confidence.  As the biological son of Emperor Renzong, he is fully qualified to inherit the throne.  In the past few years, whether he was on missions, investigating cases, regulating rivers, or leading battles, he had performed well and made outstanding contributions. From this perspective alone, he was a perfect heir to the throne.  "It's a pity that the time is wrong. If it had been placed ten years ago, or Emperor Renzong's life span could have been ten years longer, it would have been perfect.  Now it's completely different. In ten years, the Song Dynasty has had two emperors, and many things have changed Will you take the initiative to return the throne to the King of Qin?  Sima Guang shook his head slightly. In his opinion, this was impossible.  Zhao Zongshi worked so hard to ascend to the throne in the past, how could he let go so easily now?  ??If one wants it and the other refuses to let it go, the result can only be a fight.  As a veteran minister, Sima Guang was not willing to see such a situation.  I read those historical books all day long.  Since ancient times, the fight for the throne has resulted in countless rivers of blood.  What's worse may be threatening the safety of the Song Dynasty!  Presumably Emperor Renzong¡¯s spirit in heaven doesn¡¯t want to see such a situation, right?  Sima Guang sighed.  I was worried along the way.  When he returned home, his wife had prepared dinner, but he had no appetite and felt disappointed.  At this moment, someone came to report that Mr. Shao Yong was visiting!  "Brother Yaofu, when did you come to Bianjing?" In the flower hall, Sima Guang was a little surprised by Shao Yong's itinerary.  "I just arrived today!" Shao Yong smiled and said, "Brother Jun Shi, why are you so sad? But what's bothering you?" "Alas!" Before Sima Guang could speak.  Shao Yong then said: "Let me guess? But for today's incident at the Ancestral Temple?" "You know everything?" "Of course I know, there has been a sensation in Bianjing City!" "Yes, His Highness the King of Qin has returned to the royal family, and the bloodline of Emperor Renzong remains.  , This is a good thing, but" Sima Guang couldn't help but sigh again.  "Brother Junshi, why are you sighing so much?" Seeing the strange smile on Shao Yong's lips, Sima Guang's heart suddenly moved.  He said softly: "Brother Yaofu, do you have some wise ideas?" Shao Yong asked without hesitation: "Brother Jun Shi, do you still remember the four-character evaluation of me in Luoyang that year?" Sima Guang's thoughts returned to  Shao Yong commented on Lin Zhao when he first met Luoyang's cozy home that day.  After the incident, he didn't remember it in his mind.  Thinking back at this moment, he murmured: "The talent of Zhongxing?" "I changed one word at that time, actually it should be" Shao Yong said word by word: "Zhongxing, Zhizhu!" "Ah?" Sima  Guang couldn't help being surprised and asked doubtfully: "You could see it at that time?" "To be honest, at that time I saw that he had the aura of an emperor. It was just hidden in the abyss, so it was not obvious." Shao Yong said: "At that time, I still saw it.  I am very confused. The Song Dynasty has not yet exhausted its power, and there is no sign of a change of dynasty. It is very contradictory. Now the truth is revealed. God has given me the Lord of ZTE the Lord of ZTE" Sima Guang thought silently.  Even if he asked: "Brother Yaofu is so sure?" He knew that Shao Yong was good at reading fortunes, but was this kind of thing necessarily accurate?  "It's destiny!" Shao Yong said: "It may be unbelievable to say so. Brother Junshi, you can open your eyes and look at the current situation!" "The current situation? What do you mean?" "Compared with King Qin today, it is obvious!"  Shao Yong said: "To be honest, he is slightly older than the King of Qin now, but what about his character? He is narrow-minded, suspicious, indecisive, ambitious and unrealistic Wang Anshi has been given high priority in recent years, saying that he will enrich the country and strengthen the army, but what happened?  ? The people's lives were more difficult than before, with almost no livelihood, and the Song Dynasty was brought into chaos by him; Yongzhou asked for help more than a month ago and was sent to Bianjing, but Zhao Xu hesitated, resulting in the tragic deaths of 60,000 soldiers and civilians, and the Yongjiang River was stained with blood.  The mountains and rivers in the southwest are changing color; no matter how close or distant the meritorious ministers are, he is not suspicious of them. If the king is suspicious, then he is not confident!" Sima Guang was silent, and what Shao Yong said was true.?He knows best.  "Looking at the King of Qin, has he not accomplished enough in these years? It was he who sent the Liao Dynasty as an envoy, held back the Liao army, and helped the Song Dynasty tide over the difficulties. It was he who put down Zhao Shiju's rebellion and ensured stability in the southeast. It was he who governed the Yellow River,  It was he who allowed the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to have a valuable home and live and work in peace and contentment. It was he who regained the lost territory, expanded the territory, and promoted the prestige of our country" Shao Yong smiled and said: "The achievements of King Qin are too numerous to mention, and they are obvious to all." "Brother Yaofu, you are very kind to King Qin.  It's a compliment, you came here today because" Sima Guang was silent at first, and after pondering for a moment, he remembered that Shao Yong seemed to have mentioned something vaguely before.  At that time, he was a Hanlin scholar who was involved in political affairs and was not a vegetarian in strategizing. He immediately became suspicious of Shao Yong's intentions.  "Since Brother Junshi has guessed it, I won't hide it from you!" Shao Yong said solemnly: "Actually, I have known the identity of King Qin for a long time!" "You have known it for a long time? Did you know it yourself? Or did King Qin take the initiative to inform you?  ?" Sima Guang asked immediately.  Shao Yong whispered: "Do you still remember the heavy rain during the Dragon Boat Festival last year? That night when King Qin's eldest son was born, the black dragon soared into the sky, and lightning struck the Funing Palace The next day, I went to visit His Highness King Qin!"  "What do you mean? Could it be that the eldest son of King Qin is really a black dragon?" Sima Guang suddenly remembered that he had indeed heard some rumors in the past few days.  "That's right!" Shao Yong said: "I was nearby at that time, and I could see clearly that the black dragon rose from the Qin Palace. As soon as the prince was born, there was sweet rain from the sky. As for the lightning that struck the Funing Palace, it was also for this reason!" "That day he entered the palace.  , Didn¡¯t you mean" Shao Yong shook his head and said, "I took the initiative to help King Qin cover up and deceive this king." "You" Sima Guang pondered for a while and said leisurely: "So, you came here to do it for King Qin today.  "Lobbyist?" "I'll tell you the truth. Jun Shi is an important official of the country, and the King of Qin really hopes to get your help!" Shao Yong said bluntly: "You are a close friend, and I can't bear brother Jun Shi's heart to be troubled"  "Assisting King Qin won't make you depressed?" Sima Guang asked, "How can you be so sure that King Qin must win the world?" "It's destiny, and everyone expects it to go to him!" Shao Yong said: "Renzong's legitimate son is his qualification. He has great military exploits, and the soldiers and the people worship him.  , the people are grateful for the control of the Yellow River. The one who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. Compared with the King of Qin, he is far behind Also, in addition, the King of Qin has extremely powerful strength. " "You are talking about the Western Army.  , the land of Guanlong?" Sima Guang was shocked. King Qin had high prestige and won the hearts of the people. This was a fact that must be faced squarely.  "Three trips to the northwest, and several fierce battles with Xixia and Tubo. The northwest soldiers are all devoted to the King of Qin! What's more, now that he has been given the title of the King of Qin and is stationed in Chang'an, Guanzhong Longyou is naturally in his pocket!" Shao Yong said: "The strength of the King of Qin is far more than that.  "How many ministers in the court are close to the King of Qin?" "The King of Qin has attracted them? Have they all surrendered?" Sima Guang was surprised.  "Prior to this, the King of Qin had never deliberately attracted anyone, and they did not know the identity of the King of Qin." Shao Yong muttered: "But today, they know it, and they must have made a choice!" Sima Guang asked back  He said, "Will they definitely choose King Qin?" "Some will, and some may be confused, but in the end Zhao Xu will force them all to side with King Qin." Shao Yong gave a different conclusion.  "As for that?" Sima Guang was a little unbelievable.  "Why not?" Shao Yong asked back: "Brother Junshi, you know in your heart that if you are suspicious today, after today, there will be more rumors and suspicion. For example, if Uncle Ouyang Yong testifies for the King of Qin today, Zhao Xu will still trust him.  Anyone who has had contact with the King of Qin will definitely be suspicious "If you don't trust the people you use, you won't use the people who are suspicious. If you continue to be suspicious, how can anyone be used?" The ministers are afraid of suspicion and uneasy. Is there any other choice?  Even if you try hard to defend yourself and express your innocence and loyalty to Zhao Xu, can you guarantee that you will get your understanding and trust? It has become a habit of this day to burn bridges across rivers, and all civil and military officials know that if this continues, your Majesty will destroy yourself.  "Great Wall!" "Humph!" Sima Guang couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Is this true?" "God's will is so great that no one can do anything about it!" Shao Yong said, "Your character is destined to fail today!"  What do you want to do here? " "No!" Shao Yong said: "King Qin admires Jun Shi very much and hopes to get Jun Shi's help, but he asked me not to worry. I hope Jun Shi will choose to come here today.  I made my own decision. I know that Brother Junshi must be depressed, so I came here to persuade you. You don¡¯t need to make an immediate decision. You just need to carefully look at the current situation and the future situation. King Qin will make any decision in the future.Heavy.  " Shao Yong left, he came in a hurry, and he left in a hurry! Sima Guang's heart became more complicated. In any case, an indisputable fact is before his eyes. The fight between dragons and tigers is inevitable, and only one person can sit on the ninth-five position. As a person  Minister, he is unwilling to take sides, but in this position, he is destined to be unable to survive alone. Just like the Xining Reform, the old and new parties will inadvertently cause conflicts. Who in the court can avoid it this time?  In the Song Dynasty, no one could stay out of it!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 612: The King¡¯s Will

    I am destined to have no sleep tonight!  The civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were in deep shock. What awaited them was an unknown road ahead and difficult choices!  Surprise, confusion, helplessness, embarrassment, very complex emotions, many people toss and turn, unable to sleep.  Zhao Xu in the palace was going crazy.  All the exquisite porcelain in the Chuigong Hall have been broken into pieces. Since Zhao Xu came back at noon, he has been smashing things like a mad bull. The hall is in a mess!  When Gao Taotao rushed over, he was in a complicated mood. He really didn¡¯t know what to say!  The incident happened suddenly and was too shocking. It was a big blow to my son and the pressure was considerable. It is reasonable to let out the need.  It's just that as an emperor, the more times like this, the more necessary it is to remain calm and composed in the face of danger.  But his performance fell far short of expectations.  At this point, for example, the calm smile and the confidence are really dwarfed by comparison!  "Zhongzhen, calm down!" "Empress, how can I calm down?" Zhao Xu said loudly: "Lin Zhao suddenly became Zhao Zhao. In order to protect him, the eldest empress deceived me and made him the king of Qin, sitting in Chang'an and controlling half of the country.  If we hand it over to him, will we still have peace in the future? Who will own the Song Dynasty in the future? I can't calm down when I think of Zhao Zhao's proud smile in the Ancestral Temple today.  , this country has really been handed over to others!" Gao Taotao knew that the only way to calm down his son was to be tough and give him a heads-up.  Zhao Xu was a little stunned when he saw his mother's angry face. After a while, he finally calmed down and said softly: "Mother, I was impulsive." "You should be calm when things happen. The more serious the matter, the more important it is!" Gao Tao said: "  Today's incident is indeed sudden, but it is not impossible to solve. We must take a long-term approach and deal with it calmly." "Yes!" Zhao Xu said: "Zhao Zhao's identity is so unexpected How come we don't know anything about it?" "I'm sorry.  "Zhong Zhen, this is because of my mother's negligence!" Gao Tao said: "Actually, I met Lin Zhao by chance a few years ago and thought he looked familiar, but I didn't go to the execution ground to save him.  I was so kind to him and Chai Minyan, so I didn't care It wasn't until Lu Yuan recognized He Wu on the street last night and reminded me that I remembered It's a pity that the palace door was locked at night, so I couldn't notify you in time! "  "It's such an emergency. It's time to obey the authority!" Zhao Xu was a little helpless. If he had known about it earlier, he would have been mentally prepared and wouldn't have been as sudden as today.  "How can I not know the importance of my mother? I was just blocked by Cao Jian, and there was nothing I could do about it!" "Cao Jian?" "We are all the same, he blocked me on purpose, this morning in the Ancestral Temple. Your eldest lady also deliberately tripped me  " "As expected, where is Cao Jianren?" Zhao Xu was furious and wanted to find someone to vent to.  "I have already resigned from the position of palace minister to Di Yong." Gao Tao said: "Forget it, he is based on the ancestral system, and your eldest lady is here, what can you do to him? Leaving on your own can be regarded as understanding the current affairs.  That's it! It's just that your eldest wife, Zhao Fukang, and everyone in the Cao family must be careful." "Huh!" Zhao Xu snorted, very angry at Cao Jian's rebellious attitude.  Gao Taotao comforted softly: "Forget it, we can't do anything about the past, let's think about how to deal with it in the future?" "Conning the title of King of Qin and taking charge of Chang'an. It must be Zhao Zhao's own poisonous plan, but he just said it through the mouth of the eldest lady!  Zhao Xu said: "Guanzhong Longyou is half of our country in the Song Dynasty, and there are 300,000 elite Western troops. If he gets it, the consequences will be disastrous. I shouldn't allow him to go to Chang'an today." Between the words, he said to his mother.  The compromise was slightly unsatisfactory.  "We can't help but agree with the situation in the Ancestral Temple!" Gao Tao said: "Actually, if you think about it carefully, Zhao Zhao went to the northwest several times and operated for nearly a year before installing his cronies. I am afraid that the Western Army has already been captured by him.  " Zhao Xu thought about it carefully. Zhe Wenxin, the concubine of King Qin, was born in the Zhe family in Fuzhou. Zhong Shidao from Qingjian City was sworn to Jinlan, and he was even more kind to the Zhong family.  Jing Sili was single-handedly promoted by Zhao Zhao, and he was even more helpful in saving lives in Tabaicheng. Now he and his younger brother Jing Siyi are stationed in Lanzhou and Qingzhou respectively.  The guard of Qingtang City is a teacher, and the success of the White City is great.  Shen Kuo of Yanzhou, Su Shi of Fengzhou, Cai Jing and many other local officials seemed to have a close relationship with Lin Zhao.  It turns out that Zhao Zhao had already managed to create such a terrifying force without realizing it.  It's ridiculous that I didn't realize it before. Even if I was suspicious, I didn't feel that it would have such an impact.  Suddenly, Zhao Xu couldn't help being a little dumbfounded.  What's even more annoying is that he was the one who asked him to go to the northwest.  He has been using his own strength to cultivate his own power.  Zhao Xu was unwilling to admit it from the bottom of his heart.?I was stupid and indulged my enemy, but I felt that Lin Zhao was despicable and shameless, which was really hateful.  "Don't be upset, Zhong Zhen. The matter has come to this point. There is no use regretting it. Finding a way to deal with it is the top priority!" Gao Taotao was also helpless. The fact that things have reached this point has a lot to do with his son's excessive trust in Lin Zhao.  "Yes, empress, why don't you send someone to kill him?" Zhao Xu's eyes were cold, he hated Zhao Zhao so much at this moment, and the tense situation made him a little confused.  "No! Whether the assassination will be successful or not remains to be seen. If King Qin is assassinated now, what impact will it have? Think about it?" Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "Why did he bring those assassins to the Ancestral Temple today? It was to warn us. It was too late to tell us.  You, I asked King Pu to send those assassins." "That's it!" Zhao Xu said solemnly: "If you can't do anything now, let's wait for an opportunity later. The top priority is to do everything possible to keep him in Bianjing.  "We must not let him go to Chang'an. We can take advantage of this gap to adjust the personnel of Northwest."  Don't backfire and make the northwest unstable." Gao Taotao reminded in a deep voice: "Zhong Zhen, these are extraordinary times. Don't forget that Guo Kui's 150,000 troops are still fighting the rebellion in Yongzhou.  Beijing's defense" Zhao Xu's heart skipped a beat. He actually ignored this matter. The Imperial Guards of the Beijing camp went south to quell the rebellion, leaving Bianjing empty.  All the important generals in the northwest were Zhao Zhao's men, and they pushed him into a panic.  What will be the consequences?  Chang'an is only a short distance away from Bianjing, but once you get out of Tongguan, it's a flat plain.  Guo Kui is still far away in Yongzhou, and water from afar cannot quench his thirst nearby!  At this moment, Zhao Xu realized how calculating his imperial uncle was.  He chose such a day to launch.  Not only was Emperor Renzong commemorating the festival, but he also saw that Bianjing was empty, so he had to take action.  "What should we do?" Zhao Xu couldn't help but panic. The situation was far worse than imagined.  "Stabilizing Bianjing is a top priority. Guo Kui is secretly ordered to return to the army as soon as Jiaozhi is driven out of the Song Dynasty! And" Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "In addition to the Jingying camp and the Western Army, there is someone" "  Wen Yanbo?" Zhao Xu thought that the Song Dynasty Forbidden Army was divided into three branches. In addition to the Beijing Camp and the Western Army, there was also the Hebei Road Garrison, which played a decisive role at this moment.  "Although the Hebei frontier armies are all led by generals from various states, Wen Yanbo is the Hebei Road Propaganda Envoy. Naturally, he has influence and involvement, and must be stabilized!" "No!" After Gao Taotao's words fell, Zhao Xu immediately denied it.  : "The third son of Wen Yanbo's family, Wen Jiyuan, is currently in charge of the Changping Division in Chang'an. Between him and Zhao Zhao" After pondering for a moment, he murmured to himself: "When Zhao Zhao was governing the Yellow River, he met Wen Yanbo.  "Also, that old immortal Ouyang Xiu was actually with himand Zhao Bian" When I thought of this.  My heart suddenly became more frightened.  Ouyang Xiu is a leader in the literary world. He is famous all over the world and responds to his call.  Wen Yanbo was a veteran of the Three Dynasties and had great influence.  Zhao Bian was a famous official in the Qing Dynasty, with high moral character and high prestige.  If all these people supported Zhao Zhao, the consequences he could no longer imagine.  "Now is not the time to be suspicious!" Gao Taotao was helpless about his son's suspicion and suspicion. Even his own mother and his biological brother were suspicious of him, let alone others.  Gao Tao said: "I don't know how many people in the court have contact with Zhao Zhao. Is it possible that you are suspicious? There is a roar of wind, cranes, and grass and trees are soldiers?" "But they God knows. Whether there is collusion between them and Zhao Zhao." Zhao Xu  Some were unconvinced, retorted from the beginning, and had heavy suspicions in their hearts.  "Then what do you want? Replace them all?" Gao Taotao said coldly: "Then the Song Dynasty court can still function? Why did you suddenly replace so many important positions? What's the reason? It doesn't have to be criticized, and it will also let people  The officials are heartbroken" "But if they have ulterior motives, something big will happen." Gao Taotao waved his hands and said, "Don't act rashly now. Their attitude will always show up. You have to be careful and find ways to identify them."  Bringing these people together instead of replacing them all will only push people's hearts towards Zhao Zhao, do you understand?" "Yes!" Although he was reluctant, Zhao Xu also felt that what his mother said was reasonable and agreed.  He also added: "Zhao Zhao also has many enemies, and these people can still be used with confidence." "The situation is still so bad, there is still time for everything!" Gao Tao said: "The first thing is to keep Zhao Zhao, of course.  If you can't keep him, you have to think of another way!" "The queen is talking about hostages?" Zhao Xu was not confused on this point.  "That's right, if Zhao Zhao leaves, his wife, children, and mother must stay in Bianjing. He will always be afraid of anything." Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "It can be seen that he is a person who values ??friendship and loyalty.  ???I won't be cold-blooded and ignore family ties.  " "Humph, I know how to do it!  "Zhao Xu smiled coldly. The head-on confrontation has just begun. Take your time. Gao Taotao looked at his son's expression and felt worried for no reason. His son's heart was not as big as that of his father. He couldn't be calm in everything, and even more  Zhao Zhao's current situation is entirely the result of his connivance. What's even more terrifying is how much power he has around him. He suppressed these people and destroyed the Great Wall alone!  It can't be undone, after all, the real perpetrator is Zhao Zhao, and he is the most direct enemy. This is the only thing to be thankful for. But even so, Gao Taotao is still worried, and he is very uneasy.  Will ten years of hard work be wasted? One night, Gao Taotao tossed and turned, unable to sleep. She was worried about how the world would react after dawn.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 613: The world is shocked

    King Zhao Zhao of Qin recognized his ancestor and returned to his clan, and it only took half a day for everyone in the city to know about it.  The people of Bianjing were astonished. The hero General Lin who lined the streets to welcome them yesterday turned out to be the biological son of Emperor Renzong, His Highness the King of Qin.  The news came suddenly, and the shock was followed by infinite joy.  After all, it has only been ten years, and most people still remember the kindness of Emperor Renzong and his many benevolent actions during his reign.  The leader of that meeting was kind and his government was lenient, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and lived happily.  Looking back now, no matter what reforms are being implemented, government orders are changed every three to five. The Young Crops Law, the Farmland Equalization Tax Law, and the Recruitment Law are all implemented one after another, making life a mess.  People's lives are not as good as before. There are many people who are bankrupt and homeless. There is even a trend that people are not able to make a living. The people also have some complaints about the current situation in their hearts.  The more this happens, the more the people miss the peaceful and prosperous days of Renzong Dynasty, and the more they miss Emperor Renzong.  Now that I heard that Emperor Renzong has a biological son, I am happy for Renzong from the bottom of my heart.  What's more, His Highness the King of Qin is a man of great military exploits and has always had a good reputation.  The students of Taixue, scholars and the common people all applauded, His Highness the King of Qin regained Lanzhou and expanded the territory, which was an achievement that had never been achieved before in the Song Dynasty.  It is really a blessing that Renzong has a son like this, and his soul in heaven can rest in peace.  That night, countless veterans lamented in their hearts and missed their old master.  For a time, the people of Bianjing were all praising and applauding King Qin one after another. This is evident from the people's aspirations.  At the same time, this shocking news spread quickly to various places through various channels When they learned the news, the people on Hebei Road were even more excited.  Unexpectedly, the man who managed the Yellow River so that they could live and work in peace and contentment was the son of Emperor Renzong, and he was greatly praised for a while.  Under the propaganda of thoughtful people, the people were grateful to the King of Qin.  Many people were so moved that they burst into tears, and some people knelt down in the direction of Bianjing to worship Emperor Renzong's spirit in heaven and His Highness the King of Qin Because of the good foundation of people's support, the prestige of King Zhao Zhao of Qin among the people was unprecedentedly high and he was widely praised. ??????????????????????????????????????? Immediately afterwards.  Officials and generals from all over the country received the news one after another!  In Daming Mansion, Wen Yanbo was stunned for a long time.  Does Emperor Renzong have a biological son?  It turned out to be Lin Zhao!  This is a good thing, but if this happens Wen Yanbo, the elder of the three dynasties and the prime minister, knew very well that this matter would lead to a turmoil in the succession of the Song Dynasty throne.  Judging from the current situation, it seems that there is no end to the fight.     no doubt.  The Queen Mother is on the side of King Qin.  Sitting in Chang'an and commanding the Western Army, he controlled half of the country and was fully capable of fighting against others.  However, Zhao Xu and his son have been in business for ten years and have a deep foundation. It is hard to say who will win and who will lose.  The more so.  The more inevitable the fight between dragons and tigers, is it good or bad for the Song Dynasty?  Wen Yanbo doesn¡¯t want to comment, and he can¡¯t predict it. What he cares about now is his own situation.  As a veteran of the three dynasties, the high-ranking Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road had a very sensitive identity.  There is no doubt that it involves taking sides.  "Maybe some people can protect themselves wisely, and some people can take a wait-and-see attitude and be neutral, but he can't.  With his status, if he acts as a fence-sitter, he will not please both sides, and the consequences will be more serious. He is destined to be unable to stay out of the matter.  There is another troublesome thing. The third son Wen Jiyuan went to Chang'an to serve as an official.  There are many disputes in the northwest, especially at this time. I wonder what the officials will think?  Even if the person was promoted by him personally. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  He had met Zhao Zhao, and Liu Ziwenjifu had interacted with Zhao Zhao in the past.  Small things in the past are extraordinary now, and will be magnified infinitely when necessary.  He pondered for a long time.  Wen Yanbo said in a deep voice: "Jifu, write a letter to your third brother and ask him to find an excuse to resign and leave the northwest." "Why?" Wen Jifu said in surprise: "Father, are you planning to stand here today?  "It's too early. Chang'an is a place of right and wrong. As a father, I don't want to embarrass your brother, nor do I want to embarrass myself!" Wen Yanbo said softly: "Let's see Jin Shang's reaction first!"  Nodding, he came to his senses. There was a method called retreating in order to advance. My father's move was more of a test.  To test Jin Shang's reaction, why not test King Qin's reaction?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the news reached Fuzhou, the entire Zhe family was shocked.  They absolutely cannot stay out of this matter. Zhe Wenxin is Zhao Zhaoping's wife and has a daughter.  There is no doubt that whether they like it or not, the Ori family has been passively involved in the situation.  Good thing or bad thing?  Everyone in the Zhejia family has different views.  Some people think that the daughter of the Zhe family became the concubine of King Qin, which was a good opportunity to flourish with the help of her status as a relative.  Some people think this is dangerous.  The King of Qin and his Majesty must be incompatible with each other.If they win, the Zhe family will definitely end badly.  Zhe Kexing couldn't help but smile bitterly. Does the Zhe family still have a choice now?  My sister is the Princess of Qin. If she doesn¡¯t help her brother-in-law, how can she go to the emperor Zhao Xu¡¯s ass?  Even if he cut off all contact with his brother-in-law and offered to surrender, he was not accepted.  The relationship between kinship and alienation is obvious, and it is also the general trend for the King of Qin to sit in the northwest. In this case, the choice is obvious.  From the day my sister got married, it was destined to be like this.  Thinking about it now, Zhao Zhao might have had a purpose in marrying his sister, and the Zhe family and others might have been kidnapped.  But so what?  Zhe Kexing shook his head slightly. Now that the matter has come to this, what else is there to say?  No complaints whatsoever.  According to the original rhythm, the Zhe family will gradually decline in the long run.  But if you support King Qin to achieve great things, the Zhe family, as a relative, will have new vitality.  My sister now has a daughter. If she has a son in the future, the situation will be very different.  Weighing the pros and cons and Uncle Guo¡¯s temptation, Zhe Kexing made a decision quickly.  He immediately wrote a letter to his two sons, asking them to be loyal to the King of Qin, and he also planned to go to Chang'an to meet the King of Qin.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Qingjian City, the Zhong family also felt the same way.  They were kidnapped and had no other choice.  Zhong E couldn't help but smile bitterly. He was the one who let his nephew marry Zhao Zhaoyi, but now this has become a fatal factor.  The Zhong family has been loyal to the Song Dynasty for generations, but now there are two core members of the Song Dynasty.  When there was a fight between the King of Qin and the current officials, they were fighting against each other.  They are destined to take sides, choose one and be loyal to one.  Which side are you on?  "The King of Qin is the son of Emperor Renzong, so it is orthodox!" Zhong Yong made the decision immediately. Perhaps it was because Zhao Zhao had saved his life, so he had his heart set on it.  "What the fourth uncle said makes sense!" Master Zhong said in a deep voice: "I am now jealous of Shan Shan. The eldest brother and the King of Qin are Jinlan brothers and have always been in important positions. Our Zhong family and the King of Qin have always had a close relationship. No matter what our attitude is, today the Lord  Everyone will think that we are the people of King Qin, so we have no other choice." Zhong Yong nodded and said: "That's right. The foundation of our family is in the northwest, and the world of King Qin will definitely succeed.  "This is what Zhong E is worried about. As the head of a big family, he must be extremely cautious when it comes to the survival of the family.  "Yes, the current situation is like this. The King of Qin has won the hearts of the people and has high prestige. He is very likely to aspire to the Ninth Five-Year Plan." Zhong Yong is determined to follow Zhao Zhao. The battle of Suizhou, this time against Tubo and Xixia, is a great victory.  He was so happy that he fell in love with this young man.  Much admiration.  The master mused: "Uncle, the King of Qin's reign will definitely be of great benefit to my family. The succession of King Qin is indeed justified, and the Empress Dowager fully supports it. Ministers like Ouyang Yongshu are all devoted to King Qin, not to mention the support of the people."  As long as the Western Army is united and united to Guanlong, it will definitely help the King of Qin achieve his great cause The Zhe family is an in-law of the King of Qin. Needless to say, most people in the northwest will be related to the King of Qin in the future. If we are half-hearted at this time.  On the contrary, both sides are not happy. Wealth and honor are obtained through danger, and the risk is not very great. Uncle, you must not hesitate and miss the opportunity for the prosperity of the family!" "It is worthy of being a little manager and a master.  Compared with others, Zhong Shidao is a bit more decisive.  Looking at the firm expressions of his nephew and brother, Zhong E thought for a while and finally nodded in agreement.  The way of cultivating masters is already in Qingtang City, and the cultivators are so insistent, and the two most accomplished juniors of the Zhong family are so unanimously determined, why should I hesitate?  Lanzhou is located in the western border area, so it was a little late when it received the news. It was only after his younger brother sent an urgent secret message from Qingzhou that Jing Sili learned the whole story.  Lin Zhao became Zhao Zhao, the emperor and the King of Qin who was about to take control of Chang'an!  What a surprise!  It took Jing Sili a long time to react. He didn't think anything of it at first, but when he saw his younger brother asking about his allegiance, he thought of the connection.  He is a real person, and he did not expect the possible fight between King Qin and the current officials at first!  The younger brother followed his lead and asked who he should be loyal to?  Do you still need to ask?  It must be King Qin!  Jing Sili wouldn¡¯t think about so many pros and cons. He only remembered one thing: King Qin fought hard to save him from Tabaicheng.  The same was true in Dashun City at the beginning. The King of Qin saved his life several times.  They brothers are what they are today because of the King of Qin's promotion. How can they not repay the kindness of saving their lives and the kindness of knowing them?  Repaying kindness, this is his principle in life!  As for whether King Qin can achieve great things, his future future is not considered In addition to them, the Su Shi brothers, Cai Jing, Zeng Bu and othersThey all have similar dilemmas, and in the end a choice must be made ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Xingqing Mansion received the news, Liang  Both the Queen Mother and Liang Yimi were shocked.  Unexpectedly, my long-standing opponent turned out to be Song Renzong¡¯s son, who now has an extremely powerful identity¡ªthe King of Qin!  Liang Yimi couldn't help but smile bitterly, not knowing what to say.  Empress Dowager Liang was even more confused and couldn't help but think of the tender night in Suizhou that year.  I thought I had lost value, but I didn't expect him to have such a noble status.  Thinking about it this way, what happened that day seems less shameful After being shocked, they noticed another terrifying fact.  It doesn't matter who Zhao Zhao is, or what king he is granted the title of.  What they care about is those inexplicable assassins who were blamed on them.  "Obviously, this will be an excuse, an excuse to send troops.  Once Zhao Zhao takes control of Chang'an, Xixia will never have peace again!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 614: Struggle for Power

    The Xixia people thought that there would be no more peace, but the Khitan people thought it was a God-given opportunity.  In the capital city, Lord Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty was also greatly surprised and asked in astonishment: "That young man who went to our country as an envoy back then was the son of Song Renzong?" "That's right!" Yelu Yixin replied: "The spies from Bianjing were sent urgently.  Replying to the news, he has already recognized his ancestors and returned to the clan. "Haha, that's it!" Yelu Hongji had a faint smile on his face. When Song Renzong was in power, the relationship with the Liao Kingdom was relatively relaxed.  So much so that after his death, there were still people in Liao who were sad and lamented that they had not heard the sound of war for decades.  It is precisely because of this that he, the emperor, can feel comfortable, so he has a good impression of Song Renzong.  This is true even for his son, not to mention that this man is also the savior of his wife and daughter.  "Your Majesty, I heard that Zhao Zhao is at odds with the current emperor of the Song Dynasty, and there is a strong tendency for the two tigers to fight each other. This is a God-given opportunity, and it is a good opportunity for Daliao to reap the benefits." Yelu Yixin was greatly moved.  , over the years, he has never given up the idea of ????invading the south.  "It's a good opportunity, but it's not now!" The speaker was Yelu Jun, the prince of the Liao Kingdom, an eighteen-year-old young man who was handsome, handsome, and had the appearance of a king.  Hearing Zhao Zhao¡¯s identity, Yelu Jun was also greatly surprised. He did not expect that Lin Zhao was the prince of the Song Dynasty and the uncle of the then Emperor Song.  Hehehe, interesting!  Several confrontations with Zhao Zhao in the past had ended in failure, making him aggrieved.  After all, it would be too shameful for the majestic prince of a country to lose to an ordinary minister of an enemy country.  But now it seems that their identities are equal.  Yelujun felt more like meeting his opponent in chess.  The showdown between the prince of Liao and the emperor of Song.  That's what's interesting.  Yelu Jun said loudly: "Now the battle between the royal uncles and nephews of the Song Dynasty has just begun to take shape. It is not a good time to intervene. It is better to wait until they fight and the fight breaks out before making plans. Even so, the method and timing of intervention are very important.  If you are not careful, the people of the Song Dynasty will make peace, put aside their past grievances, and unite with the outside world. That will be thankless. "It is not that simple to reap the benefits. The Song Dynasty was in turmoil, and the Liao Kingdom was never stable.  Yelu Jun wanted his cavalry to go south, invade the Song Dynasty, and drink from the Yellow River more than anyone else, but he clearly saw this fact.  The internal turmoil a few years ago had just subsided. Before they could breathe a sigh of relief, the Jurchens in the white mountains and black waters began to make moves. Goryeo was also very restless and had an affair with the Song Dynasty.  The attitude is very ambiguous.  So much so that their Liaoyang Prefecture in Tokyo was a little shaken. You must know that Liaodong is the ancestral land of the Khitan people.  Nature pays special attention to it.  For this reason, Lord Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty specially sent Yelu Jun to investigate, and the results have just been obtained.  "Jun'er, will there be any outcome to the Liaodong incident?" Yelu Hongji asked softly. He was a prostitute, and most of the government affairs were left to his ministers to handle.  Yelu Chongyuan and Xiao Hu gradually paid attention to it after seeing the chaos, but the problem of entrusting ministers to deal with it was still there. The person they trusted most before was Yelu Yixin.  Now that his son Yelu Jun has grown up, Queen Xiao Guanyin has also persuaded him many times that the prince should be given more experience.  Therefore, due to the turmoil among the Jurchens in Liaodong, Yelu Hongji immediately sent his son to investigate.  "Some clues have emerged!" Yelu Jun reported: "After investigation, I found that the Jurchens and Goryeo established a trade route with the Song Dynasty through sea routes. The Jurchens sold their animal skins, Dongzhu, ginseng and other specialties to the Song Dynasty.  Then change back to iron weapons, armor, daily necessities, medicinal materials, etc But it has only been a year, and the scale has already become very large. Now some Jurchen tribes have fully equipped cavalry, equipped with iron swords" "  Is it so serious?" Yelu Hongji didn't expect that the Jurchens, who had always looked down upon him, would suddenly change his attitude.  "I think it's just that the equipment is slightly better. The Jurchen tribe has a small population and they are constantly fighting among themselves, so it won't be a big deal." Yelu Yixin disagreed.  "Uncle Wang is wrong!" Yelu Jun shook his head and said: "With the increase in business exchanges, the lives of the Jurchens have become richer and their strength has begun to grow. Will they still be content with the status quo and surrender to me, Daliao? In the past, women  When the real people gathered pearls, dug ginseng, and captured Haidongqing, they first wanted to donate it to Daliao. Now, they would first think of selling it to the Song Dynasty in exchange for money and using it for whatever they wanted.  "Enjoy life." Yelu Yixin said coldly: "How dare they pay me the tribute of Daliao every year, otherwise they will look good!" "Uncle Wang said that this is actually the contradiction, and it is also the most important thing.  It¡¯s a dangerous place.¡± Yelu Jun said, ¡°Maybe the Jurchens will pay tribute as soon as my Daliao army arrives, but will they move forward willingly?The tribute is nothing, they will think it is natural and justified, but now they will feel that they have lost their property, and they will feel that we, Daliao, are oppressing them, and they will resist" Yelu Yixin moved his mouth, and when he was about to say something, Yelu Jun jumped in first  He said: "Perhaps Uncle Wang will say that the Jurchens are not worth mentioning, and as long as our Khitan army goes there, we will definitely wipe them out.  That seems to be the case now, but what about in the long run?  Once a nation has a sense of resistance and its strength is increasing, it will be very scary.  One day, it will become a close enemy of Daliao.  " "Isn't His Highness the Prince's subtlety a bit alarmist?  Yelu Yixin was very unwilling. No matter what he thought in his heart, he would never give in. Yelu Hongji also wondered: "Jun'er, is the situation really so serious?"  " "Perhaps this is exaggeration, but we still need to nip it in the bud!  Yelu Jun said: "We, the Khitans, were just a few small tribes back then, but they were able to grow and become the masters of the grassland."  How similar is the Jurchen of today to the Khitan of the past?  If you are not careful now, it will be a big disaster in the future The Xiongnu, Xianbei, and Turks all once dominated the grasslands, but in the end Daliao cannot follow in their footsteps.  " The words made sense, and Yelu Hongji's expression gradually became serious, realizing the seriousness of the matter. King Zhao Yelu Yixin, who had always been shrewd, also knew what he was saying, and said: "We have to deal with it carefully, but there is no need to treat Jurchens as such.  Taking it too seriously, His Royal Highness is a little too sensitive.  Yelu Jun's expression moved slightly. Apart from his father, the only one in the Liao Kingdom who dared to say this about him was Yelu Yixin. In the past, he guided his government affairs as the king's uncle, so it was right to be stricter. But now he is eighteen years old.  Even if he is an adult, he still has this attitude. Even if he doesn't care about the young man's face, he still cares about the difference between the emperor and his subjects, right? Yelu Jun couldn't help but think of his mother Xiao Guanyin's repeated reminders. It seems that this Yelu Yixin must do it.  Beware! ¡°This time we must treat it with caution!  Yelu Jun said: "Father, the Jurchens are clumsy. How could they have the ability to establish a business channel and develop it so fast?"  After investigation, Erchen found that the rise of commerce roughly coincided with the time when the Song people went to Korea as envoys.  It can be seen from this that there are people from the Song Dynasty behind this matter!  It shows that this is a trick of the Song Dynasty people. If they are allowed to continue like this, the situation will become more and more out of control.  What the father and uncle Wang didn't know was that the trade route now extended from Goryeo, through the Jurchens, to the Shiwei tribes in the north, and to the south, deep into the Xi and Bohai people. If things go on like this, the entire Liaodong will be ready to move and become a big trouble.  Therefore, it must be treated with caution and nipped in the bud to ensure safety.  " "Jun'er's words make sense. The Jurchens cannot be ignored. They should be dealt with earlier!  After Yelu Hongji heard his son's explanation, he also realized the seriousness of the matter and said: "In that case, Jun'er will work hard and allow you to mobilize the Liaodong garrison, suppress the Jurchen tribes, cut off trade routes, and give  Gao Li warned.  You are right, Liaodong is the foundation of Daliao, and we really dare not relax.  " "Yes, I will do my best to live up to my father's expectations.  "Yel¨¹jun happily accepted the decree. "Yixin, let's put aside the southern attack on the Song Dynasty for now. After Liaodong is stabilized, it won't be too late to launch troops after the backyard is settled.  Yelu Hongji said: "Anyway, it's not a good time right now. Let's let their uncles and nephews make trouble for now. When the fight is over, it's a good time for our country to send troops."  Yelu Hongji gave an order, which was equivalent to giving up Yelu Yixin's thoughts. "Jun'er, you haven't been home for a long time. Go see your mother and sister. They all miss you very much!"  " "Yes, I will retire!"  " Yelu Yixin looked at Yelu Jun's leaving figure and felt very uncomfortable. How could he not know the threat to the Liao Kingdom after the rise of the Jurchens? He also knew that strangulation was the safest way at the moment. It would be fine if someone else did it.  But it was Yelu Jun who was born. In the past few years, Yelu Jun has grown up and performed better and better. It can be seen from today's far-sighted judgment that Yelu Hongji likes his son more and more, and the courtiers also praise him.  The prince's status is becoming more and more stable, and his strength is also increasing. This time he can mobilize the troops of Liaodong, and his real power is constantly expanding. If he succeeds in pacifying the Jurchens this time, it will be another great achievement. After achieving great military exploits, his prestige will be further increased.  , completely secure the position of crown prince, and Yelu Jun's team will become more mature. In this way, where will there be room for himself? Yelu Hongji no longer favors him as before, and his status continues to decline. Yelu Jun has already lost his trust.  Yelu Jun and Queen Xiao Guanyin have a very cold attitude towards him. How can they have a place to establish themselves when they take charge of the Liao Kingdom? Power is magical, Yelu Yi.  Xin was born in a humble background, so he has a special desire for power.?Let go easily?  He may not be disloyal, but he is unwilling to give up the power in his hands and his current lofty status.  When someone blocks his path to power, he will use all means to kick the stumbling block away, even if this person is the prince of Liao!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: I forgot to mention that the six toes of Zhenzong and Renzong are fabricated. The article needs evidence of blood inheritance, so don¡¯t take it seriously! There will be another chapter later!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 615: Undue Thoughts

    "Yixin, come with me to hunt!" Yelu Hongji never changed his playful nature. He had his son to handle the affairs of the Jurchens, and he was happy to be at ease.  "Your Majesty has an order, and I should accompany you, but there are still some matters to be dealt with. I'm afraid" Yelu Yixin actually declined the emperor's invitation. This is a rare situation.  "Oh, then go and do your work!" Yelu Hongji couldn't hide his disappointment, but he also knew that state affairs were the most important thing and he could play whatever he wanted, but the ministers could not just sit down and eat, they had to stay in their positions and plan their affairs.  Yelu Yixin's expression changed and he said with a smile: "Although I can't go, I can recommend someone to accompany you, who will make your Majesty happy." "Oh? Who is it?" Yelu Hongji suddenly became interested.  Yelu Yixin gave an order, and soon a man appeared in front of the Lord of Liao.  A girl of seventeen or eighteen years old, with beautiful appearance. Although she is outstanding, she is definitely not as beautiful as Queen Xiao Guanyin.  However, although Xiao Guanyin is beautiful, her temperament is graceful, elegant and noble, and she knows everything about poetry, calligraphy, etiquette and music.  If placed in the Central Plains, she would be a rare talented woman and a graceful and dignified queen.  It just lacks a bit of the boldness and enthusiasm that a grassland woman should have, especially since Yelu Hongji likes to hunt and play, which is actually not very suitable for her taste.  She was obsessed with her beauty in her early years, but now that Xiao Guanyin is in her thirties, her beauty is gradually declining with age.  In addition, he was usually too virtuous, so he often advised him to stop traveling and care about state affairs.  Yelu Hongji gradually distanced himself from Xiao Guanyin. He usually showed more respect, and the relationship between husband and wife was already very indifferent.  The woman in front of her at this moment has a good-looking appearance, and her smile is bright and moving.  Wearing a red dress, she is as passionate as fire.  He is the emperor.  He is in his forties, the age of tiger and wolf.  How can you not be tempted by beauty?  Especially a woman with such an appetite.  "What's your name?" "Your Majesty, my name is Xiao Tansi!" Yelu Yixin lost no time in introducing him: "This is the daughter of King Xiao Bili of Wei.  My sister. I was a guest at my house the day before yesterday. I saw that Tansi is good at riding and shooting, and is lively and smart. It should be no problem to serve your majesty on the hunt. " Xiao Bili was originally named the King of Zhao, and later after Yelu Yixin was promoted to the King of Zhao.  Then he changed his title to King of Wei.  He is an important figure in the Xiao family, a descendant of the Liao Kingdom.  Very high status.  "I see, then come hunt with me today and let me see what you can do!" Yelu Hongji was very interested in the bright and lively Xiao Tansi.  "My little lady will not disappoint His Majesty!" Xiao Tansi chuckled, which was even more touching.  Seeing Yelu Hongji and Xiao Tansi going out together, Yelu Yixin showed a proud smile on her lips.  If you want to deal with the prince, you must start from the foundation.  The prince and the queen are closely related. They both prosper and lose.  Xiao Guanyin is beautiful and virtuous, but she is not without flaws.  Someone has been placed around her, and shaking the foundation is only one aspect.  There needs to be someone who can replace her.  All Khitan queens are from the Xiao family, and Xiao Guanyin is.  So does Xiao Tansi!  As long as her surname is Xiao, she is qualified and has a chance to become the queen of the Liao Kingdom, not to mention that Xiao Tansi's father and brother are both in high positions.  Setting up a rival for Xiao Guanyin, dividing the power of the descendants, and wooing his father and brother for his own use, killing three birds with one stone, why not?  Yelu Jun is in the limelight, but there is nothing he can do about it.  But Xiao Guanyin's foundation is not as solid as imagined, and there is absolutely an opportunity to take advantage of it!  How is the prince doing?  What about the Queen?  No one will show mercy to anyone who blocks my power!  Yelu Yixin smiled proudly, his eyes were cold and scary!  "Xiao Tansi, don't let me down!"  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yelu Jun didn¡¯t know that Yelu Yixin had already sharpened his sword and was preparing to attack his mother and son.  .  He kept thinking about things in Liaodong. The Jurchens established trade routes and exchanged special products for weapons. It was obviously the work of the Song Dynasty.  Who is it?  He had already inquired about it. It was Zhao Zhao's original strategy to send an envoy to Goryeo to win over the Liao Kingdom.     It's him! ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? We really met our opponent in chess!  Yelujun's heart suddenly surged and he was a little excited.  He has always regarded Zhao Zhao as his opponent. Now that he has become the King of Qin, he may also become the Emperor of the Song Dynasty in the future.  Have an identity that is equal to your own.  Yelujun knew that Zhao Zhao was a very powerful person and must have lofty ambitions.  The Song Dynasty all had the desire and goal to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. How could Zhao Zhao be an exception?  What's more, he is still a prince, so he has this responsibility even more.  The most important thing is strength. In less than a year, he beat the Tubo people to death and captured half of Hehuang.  In an instant, Lanzhou was recaptured, which frightened the Xixia people.  It fully proves that Zhao Zhao has high military attainments.  This is a very formidable opponent. Once he takes control of the Song Dynasty,With all our strength, it is imperative to regain Yanyun.  Since Shi Jingtang gave it to him, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun have become the most developed agricultural, industrial and commercial areas in the Liao Kingdom, and are also their foundation. How can they be easily handed over to the Song Dynasty?  If the people of the Song Dynasty come to rob it, they will have to fight fiercely.  What¡¯s more, he himself was ambitious. He had long thought of invading the Song Dynasty from the south, stepping on the Central Plains with iron hooves, and drinking horses by the Yellow River.  There will be a conflict with Zhao Zhao sooner or later.  He doesn¡¯t take the current Emperor Zhao Xu of the Song Dynasty seriously at all. Zhao Zhao is the truly terrible enemy.  It¡¯s rare to meet an opponent in chess!  Yelu Jun is very interested in having a great showdown between the North and the South with Zhao Zhao!  It¡¯s just that now is not the time, it¡¯s not the right time to go south!  But the duel has actually begun, and Zhao Zhao has actually made his move!  Use the Jurchens and Koreans to burn down the backyard of the Liao Kingdom? ?????????????????????? It¡¯s a trivial matter, after putting out the fire, let¡¯s have a head-on confrontation!  Yelujun is looking forward to this very much!  But he was still thinking about this matter in his mind. As soon as he turned the corner, a nimble figure rushed over.  Taking a closer look, it was her younger sister Yelutli, who was now more and more beautiful, with fair skin. She inherited her mother's beauty. She was elegant and charming, and she was already an out-and-out beauty.  "Brother, are you back?" Yelutri beamed when he saw his brother.  "Well, are you okay?" "Yes!" "Where is the queen mother?" "Everything is fine. The emperor's sister-in-law gave birth to Yanxi, and the queen mother loves her very much!" Not long ago, Yelujun's Crown Princess Xiao gave birth to a son.  , named Yelu Yanxi (the last monarch of the Liao Kingdom in history, Emperor Tianzuo).  The current Lord of Liao, Yelu Hongji, has a son from Yelu Jun. He was born as a little emperor grandson, which is of great significance.  Yelu Jun is only eighteen years old, but he is already a father, which symbolizes that the prince has grown up.  It was precisely because of this that Yelu Yixin became more and more uneasy, so he decided to arrange it secretly.  "That's good!" Yelujun and his sister Terry walked to the palace of his mother Xiao Guanyin.  Yelu Tri took his brother's arm and asked with a smile: "Brother Emperor, I heard that Lin Zhao became the prince of the Song Dynasty, and now his name is Zhao Zhao, right?" "That's right!" Yelu Jun's expression suddenly changed slightly.  .  "I didn't expect that he turned out to be the prince of the Song Dynasty, with such a noble status." Yelu Te was filled with joy. In the past, he always felt far away from Zhao Zhao.  It was never possible for the princess of Liao and the courtiers of the Song Dynasty to get together. After all, their identities were too different.  But things are different now. Between the prince of the Song Dynasty and the princess of the Liao Kingdom Having followed his mother for a long time, Yelu Tri is well versed in literature and history. When he saw the marriage records of the royal family members of the two countries, he seemed to see hope, and his little heart skipped a beat.  Non-stop.  Seeing his sister¡¯s expression, Yelu Jun knew in his heart that there was no possibility between his sister and Zhao Zhao.  He is his opponent, and it will definitely be a life-and-death situation in the future. How can he let his sister have anything to do with him?  In ancient times, only weak countries would marry their daughters to strong ones. How could a princess from Liao Dynasty marry to the Song Dynasty?  Ye Lujun didn¡¯t understand, but they only met a few years ago. Even if he had a life-saving grace, it should have passed long ago. Why does his sister always miss Zhao Zhao?  He couldn't figure out what was so extraordinary about Zhao Zhao that his little sister was fascinated by him?  But we must stop thinking about her as soon as possible.  "Terry, don't think about it, it's impossible!" Yelu Jun said in a deep voice: "Song and Liao are incompatible with each other, and there will eventually be a gap, not to mention that he already has a wife. Furthermore, Song and Liao are a country of brothers. According to the past,  In terms of seniority, Zhao Zhao can be regarded as your elder" "Huh?" Being rejected by his brother so bluntly, Yelutri suddenly felt lost for a long time.  "Don't think about it as soon as possible, it will never be possible! Remember, you are the princess of Liao Kingdom, and you are not the same person as him." Yelu Jun looked at his sister's dreamy expression and shook his head helplessly.  Today I gave you a quick warning, I wonder if it will work?  My sister is getting older. If she acts foolishly like this again, she will be laughed at and become a royal scandal.  Ignoring his sister, who needed to be alone to think calmly, Yelujun went directly to see his mother, Xiao Guanyin. He felt that he needed to communicate with his mother about this matter.  After all, they are girls, so it may be easier for mother and daughter to communicate.  "Meet the Queen Mother!" "Jun'er is back? Are things going well in Liaodong?" "It's okay, but I still have to go to Liaoyang Mansion again!" "It's okay!" After a few words of family customs, Yelu Jun said in a deep voice:  "Mother, there is something that requires you to pay more attention to!" "What's the matter?" "That year, there was a Song envoy Zhao Zhao who rescued you and your sister. Now it is confirmed that he is the son of Song Renzong" Yelu Jun said: "It's very strange.  , Terry was very fond of this Zhao Zhao, and even today he still remembers it, Song and Liao had?, it¡¯s very inappropriate, and I need to trouble my mother to persuade her and discipline her!  " After finishing speaking, Yelu Jun was surprised to find that his mother did not respond and seemed to be lost in thought. " There is no need to worry, mother. Terry is still young. If you try to persuade her more, you should be able to understand.  Yelu Jun didn't know why, thinking that his mother was worried about his sister, and complained: "It's that Zhao Zhao who made Terry miss him for no reason" When he heard the word Zhao Zhao, Xiao Guanyin was suddenly shocked. Yelu Jun was also shocked.  Shocked, he looked at his mother in confusion and asked: "Mother, what's wrong?  " "No, no nothing!  "When Xiao Guanyin answered, he was inexplicably in a hurry. When he looked up, he saw his son's sharp eyes, and his face turned red instantly (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 616: Confusion

    I know it shouldn't happen, but my wishful thinking just happens.  The son has left. Xiao Guanyin sat there in a daze, her face red and her ears red, with a little worry in her complicated eyes.  Zhao Zhao!  She shouldn't have heard Zhao Zhao's name. This has become a knot in her heart. She tries hard to bury it in her heart, but is often dug out.  That tender night by the Liao River was just an accidental misunderstanding, but it was always in my heart. Xiao Guanyin wanted to forget and let go, so she blamed herself for it.  But the more this happens, the more the delusions in his heart linger.  When I think of my status as a queen, and now that I am a grandmother, I feel even more disgusted with myself.  What¡¯s the difference between you and those ¡°dangfu¡± who don¡¯t follow the rules of women?  What qualifications does mother Yi Tianxia have?  These days, Xiao Guanyin finally forgot about these things while teasing her grandchildren.  But unexpectedly, news came from Zhao Zhao at this time. He turned out to be Song Renzong's son, and he was the prince of the Song Dynasty.  After being surprised, Xiao Guanyin could not help but have a ridiculous idea in his mind.  It turns out that I always felt that I was in the wrong generation with him and was an unlucky acquaintance.  But he is the son of Song Renzong. According to the agreement of the Chanyuan Alliance that Song and Liao are brotherly countries, his husband happens to be one generation younger than Song Renzong.  Then he and she are equals, and it seems that they can be classified into the category of sister-brother love As soon as the thought came to this, Xiao Guanyin shook his head suddenly, and kept scolding himself in his heart.  What are you thinking about?  She was the Queen of the Liao Kingdom and he was the prince of the Song Dynasty. How could she have such dirty thoughts?  You are already a grandmother, why are you so unruly?  When Xiao Guanyin was having an ideological struggle, his son came.  But her mind was restless, so much so that she was distracted when chatting with her son about everyday things.  The partial son also specifically mentioned Zhao Zhao, especially the relationship between his daughter and him.  She had long suspected that her daughter had special feelings for Zhao Zhao.  But I have never been sure, and I am unwilling to admit this fact in my heart.  But her son made it clear today that it was not wrong. She could not avoid it and had to face it.  ¡°I am actually unclear about the Prince Charming in my daughter¡¯s heart.  What is this?  Xiao Guanyin felt a strong sense of shame in her heart, she couldn't help but blush and blame herself, and her speech and behavior were also a little flustered.  It happened that she was seen by her son. As a mother, her son discovered that she was not a woman, and the impact was far stronger than catching her in bed.  For a while.  Xiao Guanyin was so embarrassed that she wished she could find a crack in the ground and crawl in.  After some prevarication, the son left.  Even though Xiao Guanyin was smart, in such a short period of time, with a blushing face and a guilty conscience, how rigorous could his words be?  I remembered my son¡¯s suspicious expression before leaving.  Xiao Guanyin was even more ashamed and worried.  Especially when her daughter came over, Xiao Guanyin felt even worse and felt even more ashamed.  Just when I didn't know how to face my daughter, the palace maid Shan Deng came.  "Queen, your majesty has gone out to hunt." "Really?" Xiao Guanyin has become accustomed to her husband's playfulness, and she knows that no matter how she tries to persuade him.  It is always easy to change a country but hard to change its nature.  "Yes, I took Princess Xiao Tansi from the Wei family with me." Shan Deng added specifically, and then carefully observed the queen's expression.  Xiao Guanyin just responded lightly: "I know, you go ahead!" "Yes!" Shan Deng was a little surprised. The emperor took a young and beautiful woman to hunt with him, but the queen was indifferent?  With Xiao Tansi's background, she will definitely be a concubine in a high position when she comes back. Does the Queen really not care at all?  Did he not take Xiao Tansi seriously at all?  Or do you no longer care about the emperor's favor?  Really, how should I report back to King Zhao?  Xiao Guanyin didn't pay attention, but Yelutri noticed it.  He said hurriedly: "Mother, that Xiao Tansi is not simple, be careful that she confused my father" But Xiao Guanyin was not moved at all, his eyes were wandering, and he waved his hand and said: "Terry, you go back first, I won't  "It's so comfortable. I want to take a rest!" "Mother, what's wrong with you?" Yelutri asked hurriedly.  "It's okay, I just want to be quiet!" At this moment, Xiao Guanyin really didn't know how to face her daughter, she needed to calm down.  "Oh, okay!" Yelutri just said that his mother heard about Xiao Tansi and felt uncomfortable, so she left obediently.  Before going out, I was still a little disappointed. I had planned to talk to my mother about Zhao Zhao, but it seemed that I could only wait until next time.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Bianjing City, Zhao Zhao is supposed to be the busiest time, but in fact it is rare.  of leisure.  There is no excitement as imagined, and there is no bustling crowd. On the contrary, Prince Qin's Mansion is a bit deserted.  Although Zhao Xu¡¯s imperial edict has been issued,??Zhao Zhao's title as King of Qin has been implemented.  At the same time, the two younger sons who were still in their infancy also had titles. The eldest son Zhao Hong inherited the title of Duke of Zheng Guo, while the second son Zhao Jun was granted the title of Duke of Longxi County. His mother Lin was also honored as the Tai Huang Tai Fei.  It stands to reason that such a happy event should be celebrated in a big way.  But most of the officials and dignitaries in Bianjing only sent congratulatory gifts, and few came to express their congratulations.  So much so that the palace of Prince Qin was deserted and deserted.  "It's okay!" Zhao Zhao didn't care and said with a smile: "It's not that they don't want to come, it's that they don't dare to come." This is a very real problem. After all, Zhao Xu is the emperor of the Song Dynasty and controls the court.  Bianjing.  Even if his heart is towards the King of Qin, who would dare to reveal his feelings?  He didn't even dare to have courtesy exchanges with the King of Qin, just to avoid suspicion.  Otherwise, Zhao Xu's suspicious character will inevitably attract suspicion.  If you show up at Prince Qin's Mansion today, you may be dismissed from office tomorrow. If it's serious, you may even lose your life.  "Under the roar of the wind and cranes, all the civil and military ministers in the dynasty were like frightened birds!" Li Cheng couldn't help but sigh.  Di Qing said: "The ministers are afraid of Zhao Xu's suspicion. They are afraid of him, not willing to surrender, so it's nothing. It may be a good thing for us. If things go on like this, Zhao Xu's suspicion and suspicion will torture the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government.  Yes, by then" "I am avoiding suspicion now, but don't think about how many people had contact with His Highness before? With Zhao Xu's character, would everyone be suspicious?" Li Cheng said with a smile:  "Isn't this going to tire him to death?" "Let him go. Besides, the ministers are also waiting and watching. If we don't show some ability and strength, who will dare to get close to us?" Zhao Zhao smiled.  Smiling, his face gradually became serious. This is a very serious topic.  Although officials in the DPRK, especially veterans, missed Emperor Renzong and had a good impression of him.  But the question of who will stand for the throne is not only about wealth and future, but also about wealth and life.  The local environment is more relaxed and the choices are relatively free.  But in Bianjing, the court ministers will definitely be cautious.  It must have sufficient strength and a bright future to be attractive enough.  Zhao Zhao asked: "What do you think Zhao Xu will do next?" Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.  In the past, they had the advantage and could do things without any worries and everything went smoothly.  But things are different now. After the identity is disclosed, the advantage of concealment disappears, and it becomes a head-on confrontation without reservation.  He is taking action and planning, and Zhao Xu is not slow, and there will definitely be a response.  Now it¡¯s the race, and although it started early, I was so far behind that I didn¡¯t actually have a lead.  Li Chengdao: "Preventing His Highness from leaving Bianjing is the first step. Taking advantage of His Highness's inability to reach Chang'an, he divides and adjusts the personnel in the northwest and draws out the firepower. Zhao Xu must have done this now." "Well, it's just that he can't keep him. As long as we return to  Chang'an, everything will be solved." Zhao Zhao was very confident that he had sufficient reasons and a solid strategy to leave Bianjing.  Di Qing said: "Once His Highness leaves, he will think about controlling His Highness's familyand then he will gather his own strength to suppress His Highness as much as possiblethat's probably the rhythm!" "I may not be able to take Minyan and the others away this time, so I can only  Think of a way!" Zhao Zhao knew this very well. It would be extremely difficult to successfully leave with his family.  Zhao Xu could tolerate him leaving, provided that his family stayed in Bianjing as hostages. This was the price.  "Your Highness, don't worry. As long as His Highness is gone, the princess and the others will be safer. After all, Queen Mother Cao is here. As for the future, I will do my best to help Your Highness solve this worry." "That's good!" As long as this matter is done properly.  If it is resolved, Zhao Zhao can use all his strength to deal with Zhao Xu and plan the overall situation.  "Now the power in our hands is concentrated in the northwest, and it will take time to completely control it. We need to expand our power in Bianjing" Zhao Zhao said in a deep voice: "Time is still in a hurry, and Zhao Xu will definitely create trouble for us.  "Don't worry too much, your highness. Shao Yong has sent news that he has made some progress!" Di Qing said: "In fact, if you think about it carefully, how many trustworthy people and forces does Zhao Yunrang have?  He and Zhao Zongshi have been running the business for decades and have a solid foundation. However, the young master used his name to destroy the Hebei Road river management thing that year The only people Zhao Xu can rely on now are probably the New Party.  It's useless!" "Although the trip to Hebei allowed Zhao Xu to destroy the Great Wall, it did not completely eliminate its foundation. After all, Zhao Zongshi had been in business for decades, so how could it be easily done?  "The time is completely destroyed!" Zhao Zhao said: "In comparison, those people are more afraid of me gaining power and hate me more, so Zhao Xu still has the possibility to win over them Except for Lu Huiqing, the people of the New Party need to be careful.  , It¡¯s really hard for others to succeed.¡±Li Cheng echoed: "Without Wang Anshi, the new party is no longer what it used to be" "Wang Anshi?" Zhao Zhao's eyes suddenly lit up, how could he have forgotten him.  This influential figure in the Song Dynasty in recent years, although he has temporarily retreated to the second line, he still has a lot to do!  "What? What is your highness going to do?" Seeing Zhao Zhao's smile, Li Cheng knew that his highness must have some plan.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Now in a head-to-head confrontation, many things are a race against time. Whoever can be ahead will have an advantage. In addition to speeding up our own pace, we can also delay the other party's pace! Bian Jingyue  The more chaos we have, the more time and space we will be given. Zhao Xu is suspicious and unconfident by nature. The more chaotic the situation, the more chaotic his mind will be. Then the situation will be hum!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 617: Visiting the Mausoleum

    On the second day of April in the sixth year of Xining, it was the third day after Song Renzong held a memorial ceremony for the sun.  Emperor Zhao Xu held a banquet at the grand celebration to celebrate the return of Qin King Zhao Zhao to the royal family.  Hundreds of high-ranking officials and clan members attended, making it extremely lively.  In public situations, Zhao Xu performed pretty well.  There was no panic that day in the Ancestral Temple, and he had a gentle expression.  When he saw Zhao Zhao, he also called him "uncle", very cordial, and it can be said that he was all superficial.  Some officials praised him greatly. The officials were kind and kind, and they respected the King of Qin so much.  But those who are thoughtful can see clearly that the more it is like this, the more dirty it is behind the scenes.  Seeing the official's eyes, I couldn't help but feel a little worried, fearing that if I communicated more with the King of Qin, I would be suspicious.  Zhao Zhao didn¡¯t care about this, and was quite cooperative with Zhao Xu¡¯s hypocrisy.  A loving uncle, a filial nephew, and a happy royal family.  Zhao Xu received Gao Taotao's confession and tried his best to show respect and kindness to Zhao Zhao in front of others.  Under such circumstances, as long as Zhao Zhao does the slightest inappropriate behavior, he can be criticized on the excuse of being unfavorable and ungrateful.  Even when dealing with Zhao Zhao, there are enough excuses to say that King Qin was unkind.  Therefore, many rewards were given to everyone in the Prince of Qin's palace, and many rewards were given.  They are even preparing to arrange many activities, which may appear to be grand and generous, but in reality they are holding Zhao Zhao back in disguise.  During the banquet, Zhao Xu said with a smile: "Uncle Emperor, the Mingyue Pavilion in the palace has been renovated and is no different from what it was back then. This is the former residence of the Dowager Empress. Please choose a suitable day to invite her to move in!" Zhao Xu  Zhao's heart moved, Zhao Xu acted so quickly, why did he move into his old residence.  He clearly wanted to use his mother as a hostage in the palace.  "Thank you for your kindness. However, I have been separated from my mother and concubine for many years. Now is the time to fulfill my filial piety, so it is more convenient for me to stay in the palace. I will wait for you at dawn and dusk to fulfill my filial piety." Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Oh, Tai Huang  The Queen Mother and all the concubines must also miss her very much. Living in the palace, they can talk about their long-lasting relationship. Furthermore, the late emperor's concubines should also support the palace. "The official said, she is."  I will often go to the palace to pay homage to the Empress Dowager!" Zhao Zhao said solemnly: "It is an ancient tradition that after the death of an emperor, concubines who have children live with their children in the palace or fiefdom, in order to fulfill the mother's greatest wish.  It¡¯s about family reunions, entertaining grandchildren, and hoping that the official family will be happy.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Before Zhao Xu could say anything, Zhao Zhao continued: ¡°As a son of a man, you should naturally fulfill your filial piety until you settle down in Chang¡¯an.  After that, take the mother and concubine together" Upon hearing this topic, Zhao Xu's expression suddenly became unnatural.  He hurriedly said: "It is bitterly cold in the northwest. How can the Crown Princess adapt to her old age? She is not suitable for long journeys, so it is better to stay in Bianjing to recuperate. The northwest is peaceful for the time being. The emperor does not need to worry, and can fulfill his filial piety with peace of mind.  "Important." Zhao Xu had known that it was impossible to let Concubine Lin into the palace, so he first induced filial piety, and then used this to silence Zhao Zhao.  If you rush to the northwest and don't serve your mother, it seems that it can be linked to unfilial piety.  The King of Qin currently has a high prestige among the people. If there is any unfilial behavior, it will be a huge blow to his reputation, and to a certain extent, it can have the effect of detaining Zhao Zhao.  Although he was the emperor, the defense of Bianjing was empty. Zhao Zhao also had Emperor Renzong's decree and was protected by the Empress Dowager Cao. Under the public gaze, Zhao Xu could not force Zhao Zhao to stay, so he could only find ways to delay it.  "Yes, the Song Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety. As a son of man, you should be filial to your parents. My mother and concubine are still alive, so it is still too late to fulfill my filial piety, but my father" Zhao Zhao felt deeply sad and sighed: "The son wants to support him.  Not waiting for you is a human tragedy. When my father was alive, I couldn¡¯t fulfill my filial piety for a day. For now, I can only offer sacrifices at all times to show my filial piety!¡± ¡°My condolences, Uncle Emperor!¡±  He comforted softly, and it was obvious that Zhao Zhao's grief was not fake, but he always felt that there was something in Zhao Zhao's words, and he felt strong uneasiness in his heart.  Just as he was about to change the subject, Zhao Zhao said first: "April 14th is my father's birthday. I never congratulated him on his birthday before he was alive. Now I must show some filial piety on his birthday. A few days ago, the Imperial Ancestral Temple had already held sacrifices.  , but I have not visited my father's mausoleum I plan to go to Yong'an to visit the mausoleum on April 14th!" At the beginning of the founding of the Song Dynasty, Taizu Zhao Kuangyin selected the area near Gongyi as the location of the royal mausoleum.  Zhao Kuangyin's father, Xuanzu Zhao Hongyin, was first buried in Yong'an Mausoleum.  Since then, the emperors of Zhao and Song were buried here, and there were hundreds of other mausoleums for royal family members, ministers and nobles.  In order to protect the late emperor¡¯s mausoleum, the Song Dynasty deliberately separated the mausoleum area from nearby prefectures and counties and established Yong¡¯an County.  Troops and civilians guarding the tombs were stationed to protect the imperial mausoleums of the Song Dynasty. The Yongzhao Mausoleum of Song Renzong is also here.  Zhao Zhao proposed that it was reasonable to pay homage to his father's grave. As a son of a man, it would be unfilial to not worship at his father's grave.  He used to live among the people, and his feelings were excusable.?When you return to the royal family, you must go to the mausoleum to pay homage and sweep the tomb.  Especially choosing it on my father¡¯s birthday is a good opportunity and reasonable.  Logically speaking, Zhao Xu should not object, but is it so simple to go to Yeling for Zhao Zhao?  Where is Yong'an County where Yongzhao Mausoleum is located?  It is more than two hundred miles west of Bianjing and about a hundred miles away from Luoyang, Xijing.  Ye Ling will inevitably have to leave the city and Bianjing, in which case his control over him will be greatly reduced.  If Zhao Zhao is intentional, he has a great chance of escaping from Yong'an.  Luoyang is a hundred miles away. How far is it from Luoyang to Chang'an?  As long as you enter Tongguan, you will be beyond reach and have no choice.  It¡¯s just a critical moment now, how can we let Zhao Zhao leave Bianjing so easily?  Zhao Xu's original intention was not to agree.  But this is a reasonable request to prevent the son from visiting his father¡¯s grave?  It doesn't make any sense.  If you prevent your uncle from being filial to your grandfather, you are being unfilial.  Unless there was some other reasonable reason, for a moment, Zhao Xu was in a panic and had no clue.  What's worse is that when Zhao Zhao finished speaking, the old uncle Cao Yi praised: "The filial piety of King Qin is commendable! The old minister thought that King Qin went to Yong'an not only to visit the tomb of Emperor Renzong, but also as a descendant of the Zhao family, he should also pay homage  "Ancestors and ancestors." "Uncle Taiguo said, I remember it!" Zhao Zhao's reasons for sweeping his father's grave and offering sacrifices to his ancestors became even more abundant.  Zhao Xu nodded and said: "That's true. It's just that the emperor's uncle has returned and is paying his first visit to the mausoleum for a grand ceremony. Now that we are in such a hurry, I'm afraid we won't have time to prepare." Zhao Xu said: "It's better to go later when you are ready" He  I can only use this lame excuse to stop it.  "Visiting the mausoleum to worship ancestors is all about sincerity. What does it matter whether it is grand or not? Filial piety has nothing to do with form." Cao Yi said: "It happened to be the birthday of Emperor Renzong, so it was just the right time for King Qin to go to visit the tomb. What's more, there are still more than ten days left. If we step up preparations,  It seems to be in time. " Several veterans immediately agreed, and most of the people present nodded slightly, obviously in agreement, at least no one explicitly opposed it.  When Zhao Xu saw this, he felt angry, but he was helpless.  When his eyes fell on Cao Yi, he felt even worse.  Cao Yi is the descendant of Cao Bin, the famous founding general. Even though the Song Dynasty was founded a hundred years ago, he still has great influence in the army and among the nobles.  What's more, Cao Yi is the biological brother of the Empress Dowager Cao, and the biological uncle of his mother Gao Taotao. He has a noble status and high moral standing.  Even if he is the emperor, he still has to be polite to Cao Yi.  Now that these words came out of his mouth, he couldn't object at all.  After being helpless, there was strong anger in my heart. Cao Jian blocked his mother that day, and Cao Yi spoke for Zhao Zhao today.  It is obvious that the Cao family has sided with Zhao Zhao.  Zhao Xu was a little confused, why did the Cao family make such a choice?  The Empress Dowager Cao also had a strange attitude.  It is true that Zhao Zhao is the son of Emperor Renzong, and he respects the Cao family as his legitimate mother.  But there is no blood relationship between them?  On the contrary, the mother is the niece of the Cao family, and she also has the blood of the Cao family.  But why don¡¯t they help their own people and instead favor Zhao Zhao, an outsider?  Zhao Xu understood very well the phenomenon of sparing no effort to dig in and out, and turning his elbows outward.  Because of this, there was a lot of anger toward the Cao family and the Empress Dowager.  But no matter how angry you are, you can't touch the Cao family today.  As long as Empress Dowager Cao is around, the Cao family is already a relative of the emperor.  Even if we can deal with the Cao family in the future, there will be limits. As long as the mother is still there, it is not appropriate to completely kill them all.  Maybe this is the reason why the Cao family is so arrogant!  A chill flashed through Zhao Xu's eyes, "Don't worry, there will be plenty of time to take care of you in the future!"  "It stands to reason that I should go to offer sacrifices, but now that the government is busy, I really can't spare the time. If it's late, I just go with the emperor's uncle" Zhao Xu was very unwilling, and he tried to make a final struggle.  Zhao Zhao hurriedly said: "As long as you have filial piety, the official family has many things to do, don't mind, I will go alone." When it came to this, Zhao Xu had no choice but to agree.  He also noticed that Zhao Zhao has been trying his best to avoid using the title "Chen" when talking to him.  He did it on purpose. He had already lost his heart of surrender. He did not hide it at all. He was really arrogant.  "Well, I'll ask Uncle Emperor to sweep the tombs and pay homage to our ancestors on my behalf." Zhao Xu smiled and said, "I will send more people to accompany you so that they can serve the Emperor Uncle more conveniently!" "Thank you, officials, but that's not necessary!" Zhao Zhao smiled.  Said: "It's enough to have family with you." "Family?" Zhao Xu suddenly became more alert.  "Yes, I plan to take a few children with me so that my father can meet his grandson." Want to take the whole family and run away?  What you think is wonderful, Zhao Xu shook his head and said: "The child is still young, so there is no way he can withstand the long journey. Let's wait until the child is older before going!"&nbsp; "That's good. I believe that my father's spirit in heaven should have seen them when they were in the Ancestral Temple that day. We will take them with them when they are older." Zhao Zhao was just a small temptation. Zhao Xu would never allow him to take his family out of the city.  "That's right, the emperor's uncle just goes, I will send someone to accompany him!" Zhao Xu said with a smile: "The emperor's uncle returns and visits the mausoleum for the first time, it must be grand!" 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 618: The Principle of Abnormality

    "He is going to Yong'an to visit the mausoleum?" Gao Taotao asked in surprise.  "Yeah! I originally wanted to delay it for a while, but it didn't workthat old man Cao Yan always helped Zhao Zhao to speak!" Zhao Xu said angrily: "Yeling is only one aspect, and it is more likely that he wants to take advantage of the opportunity to escape.  "Gao Taotao looked attentively and said calmly: "It is possible" "He wanted to take his wife and children with him, but I stopped him and had to let him leave the city alone." Zhao Xu said, "My wife and children are in Bianjing.  Even if he wants to escape, he still has to think carefully. "Hmph, if he really goes to Chang'an, how dare we take his wife and children?" Gao Tao asked in reply, and Zhao Xu was speechless.  "What should we do?" Zhao Xu felt even worse.  Gao Tao said: "Try to stop him first. If you really can't stop him, you can only find another way." She knew very well that Ye Ling's reason was too good and there was no way to refuse.  With Zhao Zhao's current status and the current situation, it would be easy for him to leave the city. It would be too difficult to keep him. Maybe the idea of ??delaying it was a bit too naive.  "I will ask Zong Zhengqing to go with him to make it more grand!" Zhao Xu said with a cold look: "I will send 3,000 people to King Pu, including attendants in etiquette and music, as well as the imperial army of the Palace Front Division, so that  "Keep an eye on Zhao Zhao." Gao Taotao agreed, "That's fine. King Pu is Zongzhengqing and a nobleman of the clan, so it's reasonable for him to go with him." "Tell Zhao Zongsheng that the last assassination was too bad. Please be more careful this time."  , If there is anything wrong, I will ask for him. " Zhao Xu's coldness made Gao Taotao a little unhappy, and he persuaded him: "After all, he is your uncle, so you should be polite to him Now is the time for your father to employ people.  The emperor's brothers should be more united. What happened to Zhao Zongyong in the past had some influence. Now we should not alienate the clan anymore. "Zhao Xu nodded and said, "I know, but they must also be able to do things.  , If all of them are nothing but contented with having fun, what's the use of them? " Gao Taotao felt helpless, and his son's answer was a little perfunctory and a little resentful.  She couldn't help but reflect on what carelessness she had made in her son's education.  So that your son is so cool?  After all, he is also a biological uncle, but all he wants to do is use him.  If they are useful, they will be included; if they are not, they will be kicked aside.  The emperor of ninety-five years has this condition and power, but now is an extraordinary time, is it still appropriate?  If things go on like this, it will only keep others away, and by the time you want to hire people, it will be too late.  How many capable people are there who can come and go when called upon?  If your heart is cold, it will be too late.  Why doesn¡¯t he understand this?  Gao Taotao couldn't help but feel.  My own education failed.  There was also a sense of regret in my heart, and a few words came to mind: A son does not teach his parents their faultsthe upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crookedlike his father.  There must be a son Maybe as parents, we didn't set a good example for him!  Gao Taotao tried to persuade him a few more times, but Zhao Xu couldn't listen at all and hurriedly changed the topic, unwilling to continue to dwell on this issue.  After experiencing it again and again, Zhao Xu's soul already felt riddled with holes.  He was hurt by a series of shocks and betrayals one after another.  Although he behaved calmly on the surface, he was actually going crazy deep down. It was pretty good if he didn't get angry.  Zhao Xu was angry at the repeated betrayals of others, but never reflected on his own problems. He was very conceited, unwilling to admit his faults, and could not tolerate others mentioning them again and again.  Zhao Xu never realized that deep down in his heart, it was not arrogance, but an almost pitiful inferiority complex. His status as emperor made him subconsciously insist on disguise, and he would never allow anyone or any behavior to tear this disguise apart.  Even if it's a well-intentioned persuasion, even if this person is his mother.  Gao Taotao couldn't help but feel worried. If his son continued like this, the consequences would be very bad.  Before he could say anything else, Zhao Xu had already changed the subject and said: "I'm afraid Zhao Zongsheng won't be able to do it. I have asked Wang Gui to stay in Xijing and stay in Luoyang. If Zhao Zhao really makes any move, we can intercept him on the spot." "  Well, you can make arrangements yourself!" Gao Taotao felt a strong sense of powerlessness in her heart, and she had a premonition.  Her son's interception was likely to end in failure. It was only a matter of time before Zhao Zhao went to Chang'an. She never thought that Zhao Zhao could be easily trapped.  Originally I wanted to delay, but now it seems Even if I go to Chang'an, it won't be a disaster. Take it easy, there are ways to deal with everything, and everything can be saved. After all, the throne is still in your own hands.  What she is really worried about is her eldest son. Can he bear this heavy blow?  Can he handle it calmly?  The outcome of this duel depends largely on yourself.  Gao Taotao asked himself: Is his son okay?  &nbsp; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The news that King Zhao Zhao of Qin was going to visit the tomb at Yeling Mausoleum in Yongan spread quickly  , Zhao Fukang immediately informed his aunt, Queen Mother Cao.  "That's fine, let Dongyang go to Yongzhao Mausoleum to pay homage. Your father's spirit in heaven will be very happy." Mrs. Cao sighed repeatedly. It was the first time in twenty-four years that her son went to pay homage to her husband's mausoleum, and she felt very special in her heart.  "Going to Dongyang is definitely not as simple as Yeling. I guess he wants to take this opportunity to leave Bianjing and go to Chang'an!" Zhao Fukang said firmly.  "Maybe!" Ms. Cao felt that most of her mission had been completed.  He has done his best for him in the Ancestral Temple, and the next step is up to him.  "But Zhongzhen asked Zhao Zongsheng to accompany him, and he also specifically dismissed Wang Gui, the envoy of Xuanhui Nanyuan, to be the stay in Xijing!" Zhao Fukang said: "Last time, Wang Gui was originally going to be the envoy of Xuanfu on Shaanxi Road, but Dongyang took over first.  There must be a grudge in his heart. Zhongzhen asked him to go to Luoyang because of Sima Zhao's heart" "How can they let Dongyang leave so easily!" Cao knew that the next move would be the real difficulty.  She does not regret her actions, but she is a little worried. What will happen to the Song Dynasty if this continues?  What the husband was most worried about before his death was the turmoil in the Song Dynasty Anyway, the matter was now at this point, and he couldn't care less about it.  Zhao Fukang didn't pay attention to his mother's mood. She had been in a state of high excitement these days. Her younger brother was back, and the return to the throne seemed to be just around the corner.  "Mother, should we do something to help Dongyang so that he can go to Chang'an smoothly!" Zhao Fukang can be said to have been doing his duty recently.  Mr. Cao shook his head and said: "Fukang, we have done what we should do. Next, let Dongyang handle the matter of clear swords and clear guns. The most important thing for us now is to be good. If Dongyang needs help, he will definitely do it himself."  He will say it. Since he didn't say it, it means that he has a way to leave, so we don't have to worry. What we have to do is to protect Min Yan, the others, and the children" "Yes!  "Looking at his aunt's eyes, Zhao Fukang woke up and felt a little complacent.  At the same time, I also realized that as a woman, I was too concerned about political affairs.  But apart from that, what other fun do you have?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Prince Qin¡¯s Mansion, Li Cheng looked at the latest news and said with a smile: "Zong Zhengqing led three thousand  It¡¯s so interesting to have people accompanying me!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t Zhao Xu going to be grand and grand? It¡¯s just right! He just happened to promote me along the way, so that the people can know my existence and see the majesty of King Qin.¡±  Why not do it if someone helps with publicity? Tell me, should I thank Zhao Xu? "Hmph!" "These three thousand people are definitely not ceremonial musicians. They are probably all people sent by Zhao Xu to monitor His Highness.  "Li Chengdao: "Zhao Xu is in a state of panic with His Highness! The visit to the mausoleum is so exciting. If there is anything more, it will be a mess. " "Let him go!"  It doesn¡¯t matter if it doesn¡¯t hinder the big thing!¡± Zhao Zhao is confident and can handle it calmly.  "Also, Wang Gui, the envoy of Xuanhui Nanyuan, has been transferred to Xijing and will take office immediately!" Li Chengdao: "Obviously this is aimed at His Highness. I heard that Wang Gui has already set off after receiving the appointment. He will definitely be able to arrive before His Highness.  "Luoyang." "This is to intercept me. The purpose of staying in Luoyang is to guard against Guanzhong!" Zhao Zhao said, "Have you finished what I told you?" Li Cheng said, "It's done. They are coming here without stopping."  "I arrived on time!" "That's good, I'm not afraid of Wang Gui anymore, butit's not good to have a head-on conflict with them at this time." Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment and said, "Inform Mr. Shao Yong and ask him to find a way to pay close attention.  Regarding the situation in Luoyang, pay attention to Wang Gui's actions If necessary, you can cause some trouble for Wang Gui so that he won't cause trouble for me!" "Yes!" Li Cheng said with a smile: "Zhao Xu is only doing this temporarily.  Wang Gui hurried away on the same day, so what? He has no foundation in Luoyang, how much power he can master in an instant, how can he compare with Mr. Shao Yong's deep foundation? " "This is the so-called strong dragon does not suppress the local snake!  , Shao Yong made this move, we are really lucky! "It is indeed lucky to have such a magical person to help!  It is precisely because of this that Zhao Zhao believes that perhaps the theory of destiny really exists in this era, and he feels a little more confident.  "Well, His Highness's luck has always been good!" Zhao Zhao smiled; "Wang Gui is interesting! You see, Zhao Xu's current employment principles have changed slightly. Anyone who has problems with me will probably be punished.  Reuse it!" "I lost it, Mr. Wang Gui.Although the Xuanfu envoy on Shaanxi Road got the Xuanhui Nanyuan envoy, he somewhat lost face, and it was reasonable not to deal with His Highness.  "Li Chengdao: "Why don't we use him to attack him and show off his power?  " "No, don't act rashly yet.  Zhao Zhao pondered and said: "Zhao Xu seems to adhere to a deformed employment principle. For us, it is not necessarily a bad thing" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 619: Make the Best Use of Everyone

    In April of the sixth year of Xining, the Song Dynasty was festive on the surface.  First, King Zhao Zhao of Qin returned to the royal family, then the barbarians from the southwest and Longbo came to pay tribute, and then the Liao Kingdom sent Yeruning and others to celebrate the Tongtian Festival.  A few days later, Yang Gui of Bozhou sent his son Guangzhen to pay tribute.  On the surface, it is all a happy event. If it were not for Zhao Zhao, Zhao Xu, who is so happy about his achievements and loves his face, would definitely be happy in his heart.  It is a very honorable thing for an emperor for the barbarians to surrender and pay tribute.  But fortunately, these tributes somewhat soothed Zhao Xu's battered soul and regained some face.  Recently, King Qin's reputation has been too high, even surpassing that of his own emperor.  Zhao Xu thought about it and made the tribute matter very grand.  The grand celebration was only one aspect. There were generous rewards for each vassal, which made the Song Dynasty prosperous and powerful, and the emperor himself had a lot of face.  He hoped to use this to enhance his emperor's prestige and surpass that of King Zhao Zhao of Qin.  The progress was pretty good, Zhao Xu was somewhat intoxicated, and his soaring vanity was somewhat comforted.  As for whether there is an element of self-deception, even he himself may not know it.  However, Zhao Xu was not happy for a few days when the three envoys came to his door.  "Your Majesty, due to floods and droughts in the past two years, the people's harvests were poor, and the court's taxes were not very sufficientthe Yellow River dams were built, the canals were dredged, and wars were going on in the northwest and southwest, and military expenditures were huge" Listening to the Third Division  Zhao Xu couldn't help but frown at the incomprehensible complaint and asked: "What exactly do you want to say?" "Your Majesty, this year's autumn grain has not yet come, and it is the time when the supply is low." The third minister said: "In recent times, the imperial court has  There were many grand ceremonies. His Majesty sent 3,000 people to accompany him to visit the mausoleum in Yong'an. There were many relevant ceremonial arrangements The Southwest vassal paid tribute, and his Majesty's rewards were much more than in previous years Now the treasury is gradually unable to make ends meet.  . In the future, especially before the autumn harvest, the court may need to be more frugal" In a word, the three ministers are here to cry out for poverty!  At the same time, tactfully accuse or advise him not to be extravagant and wasteful, specifically targeting his many recent celebrations.  Zhao Xu was so depressed that he finally held a celebration.  Have fun.  The Third Secretary told him that the treasury was tight and there was no money. Isn't this a disappointment?  There are several tribes from the south who are coming to pay tribute. He has already planned it, and it will be as grand and grand as ever.  The previous money has been spent, so there is no need for the three envoys to mobilize troops to dissuade.  As it is now, the purpose is to start cutting yourself off.  Which part should be cut?  Zhao Zhao¡¯s visit to the mausoleum was too loud, so it stands to reason that he should be more frugal.  But I have to be solemn when I propose it.  Zhao Zhao and Cao Yi both said, as long as you are sincere.  It doesn¡¯t have to be grand.  Instead, he used some grand etiquette as an excuse to prevent Zhao Zhao from leaving the capital. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? So much money was borrowed to build publicity for Zhao Zhao, now that I think about it carefully, I am a pig-brained person!  It was Zhao Zhao who benefited from the grand ceremony at Ye Lingzong, but it was a thankless effort for him to spend money!  Zhao Xu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't know what he was thinking at the beginning.  Under the tactful persuasion of the three envoys, they had no choice but to cut down on expenses and cancel the tribute celebrations.  The third commander left, not quite satisfied, but at least relieved.  But Zhao Xu felt even worse and felt more and more uncomfortable.  It made him lose face, and he missed a good opportunity to increase his prestige, and more importantly, to satisfy his vanity. He was inevitably unhappy.  At the same time, he also regretted his previous mistakes, which really took advantage of Zhao Zhao.  Soon, Zhao Xu realized another problem - money!  The three envoys all began to cry for poverty. The Song Dynasty treasury actually had no money?  This is a very unexpected situation.  Recently, Zhao Xu's energy was mainly attracted by the war in the northwest and Yongzhou, followed by the Zhao Zhao incident, so that he neglected financial issues.  He was surprised to learn that finances were tight.  Thinking about it carefully, it¡¯s not the Third Secretary¡¯s fault.  After all, there are floods every year and droughts every year. In ancient societies based on agricultural production, disasters had a great impact on the social economy and national finances.  "In addition, the northwest and southwest are at war with three countries at the same time. The military expenditure is huge, and it is not surprising that money is flowing like water.  But based on the tax situation in previous years, it seems to be supportable.  Since the beginning of the reform, the fiscal revenue of the Song Dynasty has been on an upward trend. Why can't it make ends meet this year?  With a skeptical attitude, Zhao Xu checked the accounts of the Third Division and discovered a fact that surprised him.  Last year's tax revenue did not increase as expected at all. It was barely the same as the previous year. It is considered good that it did not decline.     how so?  Zhao Xu did not expect that with the implementation of the Qingmiao Law, the government would force the people to use high interest rates.?In the case of borrowing money from young crops, more and more people could no longer support themselves, and what is called in history books the phenomenon of homesteader bankruptcy occurred.  Homeowners were the basis of taxation in the feudal dynasty. Once they went bankrupt, tax revenue would almost inevitably decline.  More and more land is being annexed by large and wealthy families.  Although there is a law on equalizing taxes on square fields, its implementation is very incomplete and the corresponding taxes have not been supplemented.  As a result, there was a decline in tax revenue. In addition, the Song Dynasty spent too much money in the past two years, and the originally abundant national treasury began to gradually run dry.  But Zhao Xu didn¡¯t know the situation. He had always believed that the reform could enrich the country and strengthen the army, and never believed that the reform would bring adverse effects to the Song Dynasty.  The last incident of refugees starving to death was caused by drought. It was really inappropriate to remove Wang Anshi.  Since the reform was correct, but the taxes that had been raised in the previous two years had dropped, then There seems to be a reasonable explanation. The people who presided over the reform were not effective, which resulted in the reform being less effective than in previous years.  Under the guidance of thoughtful people, Zhao Xu became more convinced of this point. ?????????? Specifically speaking, Lu Huiqing, the current political advisor, is not as good as Wang Anshi.  Zhao Xu knows that Lu Huiqing is a good person, he handles things neatly, and he is very good at catering to the emperor's wishes.  Now is the time to use it, especially since he and Zhao Zhao have a deep hatred. The two are incompatible with each other. He himself also has some abilities and tricks, which is a sharp weapon against Zhao Zhao.  But there is a fact that we have to admit. Lu Huiqing¡¯s presiding over the new law is far inferior to Wang Anshi¡¯s.  Over the past year, the New Party's status and voice in the government have greatly declined, and the effectiveness of the reform has also declined. Now even taxation is not up to standard.  It fully shows that Lu Huiqing is indeed inferior to Wang Anshi in presiding over reform and government affairs.  ¡°To deal with Zhao Zhao now, we need to gather the core forces around us, and the New Party is an important part of it.  However, as a leader, Lu Huiqing was unable to completely unite and strengthen the new party regardless of his prestige and ability.  Perhaps the only person who can do this is Wang Anshi.  Zhao Xu couldn't help but think, maybe it's time to let Wang Anshi come back.  I heard that when he left Bianjing and returned to Jiangning, he wrote a poem, including one sentence: The spring breeze is green again on the south bank of the river, when will the bright moon shine on me again?  It can be seen that his ambition is still there and he wants to come back.  He has the ability and prestige to unite the power of the new party and become his right-hand man.  At the same time, he was not on good terms with Zhao Zhao, so he was also a useful talent in dealing with King Qin.  He was dismissed initially because of the drought. Now, a year later, everything has passed and it is possible to re-activate him.  It is already April, and the spring breeze has already turned green on the south bank of the river.  Zhao Xu was thinking that maybe it was time to let the bright moon shine on Wang Anshi back to Bianjing!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lu Huiqing has been very depressed these days. Lin Zhao became Zhao Zhao inexplicably, and now he is  Became the king of Qin.  This incident had a great impact on him and was really uncomfortable.  Willing to connect Heilong with his son to arouse the suspicion of Emperor Zhao Xu, he can then be killed.  Unexpectedly, Zhao Zhao suddenly gained the identity of an imperial uncle.  For a while, not even Zhao Xu could do anything about it.  The most important thing is that Zhao Zhao is not afraid of Zhao Xu at all. He has great plans and is ready to replace him.  All his efforts and arrangements were in vain, and his revenge failed again.  The arrival of the black dragon not only did not harm Zhao Zhao, but instead helped him promote it.  So many people secretly rumored that when the prince of Qin was born, a black dragon rose from the palace of the prince of Qin. Doesn't it mean that the prince of Qin was the real dragon emperor?  As a result, the people respected and loved King Qin even more, and Zhao Zhao's prestige was even higher.  Lu Huiqing felt depressed, but he soon realized that maybe this wasn't entirely a bad thing.  Rumor has it that the crown prince of King Qin is a real dragon who came to the world. What would be the result if this statement reached the ears of today's official Zhao Xu?  Lu Huiqing knew very well what Zhao Xu was like and would not tolerate it.  Zhao Zhao revealed his identity, and his suspicion was meaningless. Zhao Xu was definitely more fearful and angry now.  He will definitely try his best to get rid of Zhao Zhao, and this is his chance.  "Otherwise, even if he is involved in political affairs and is a deputy prime minister, he cannot be on the same level as King Qin, so how can he talk about revenge?"  well!  Lu Huiqing was almost desperate. Maybe this was his fate. He chased after Zhao Zhao, but he could never catch up with Zhao Zhao. The gap between them became wider and wider, until today he could no longer catch up.  It is impossible to take revenge on your own, so you can only rely on the help of Zhao Xu.  Now it's not just about revenge, but also about self-protection.  Just imagine, if Zhao Zhao came to power, would he still have a way to survive?  Of course, we can only rely on Zhao Xu¡¯s power, and we still have to think of the method ourselves.  Only in this way can we gain the emperor's trust and have merit to speak of. ?????????????????????????????????????, Lu Huiqing finally got some clues.  Zhao Zhao may not be able to do anything about it, but it might be a good idea to find another way and start from somewhere else! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? When Lu Huiqing was in high spirits, his family came to report: "Master Wang Yuanze is here." "Is Wang Yu here?"  Lu Huiqing frowned. Since Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister, he has tried hard to downplay his influence in the new party. Naturally, he has been alienated from his son Wang Yu.  Even if they were seemingly close brothers in the past, they are not worth mentioning in the face of interests.  Lu Huiqing waved his hand and disappeared!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 620: Guilty Conscience

    While Zhao Xu was worrying about taxes, Zhao Zhao had already left for Yong'an.  There were as many as 3,000 people accompanying this visit to the mausoleum. The etiquette was thorough and the level of grandness was unprecedented.  Zhao Zhao opened the King of Qin's ceremonial guard and set off from Bianjing, followed by more than 3,000 people. The procession stretched and the momentum was huge.  There were many people watching along the way. Everywhere they went, many people came to pay homage to King Qin. The publicity effect was really good.  More people knew about the existence of King Qin, and his reputation and achievements were widely spread. Now he has a reputation of benevolence and filial piety.  Because the people were so enthusiastic, the team traveled more than two hundred miles and took seven or eight days to arrive.  We set off on April 5th and arrived at Yong'an on April 13th.  The next day, April 14th, was Song Renzong's birthday, so it was time to visit the tomb and offer sacrifices.  The location of the imperial tombs of the Song Dynasty is very special. It is located on a loess ridge north of Songshan Mountain and south of the Yellow River. The basic terrain is high in the south and high in the north.  This is somewhat different from the Chinese tradition of sitting north to south, with the north high and the south low facing the sun.  It is said that the choice of this location was the decision of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin.  He once wanted to move the capital to Luoyang, but was opposed by his younger brother Zhao Guangyi and other ministers, and ultimately failed.  During the Kaibao period, Taizu held a suburban sacrificial ceremony in Luoyang. When he returned to Bianjing, he passed by the Yong'an Mausoleum where his father was buried and was filled with emotions.  He told the ministers that he could not live in Xijing during his lifetime and would be buried here after his death.  Therefore, Taizu¡¯s Yongchang Mausoleum was located here, and it became the location of the Song Dynasty imperial mausoleum.  Shao Yong once told Zhao Zhao that there was a reason why the imperial mausoleum was located here.  Shao Yong said that the location of the imperial mausoleum is exactly where wind and rain meet, where yin and yang meet, and the center of heaven and earth.  It is the place where the emperor lives.  The Junji Peak of Songshan Mountain is the center of heaven and earth.     at the same time.  During the Tang and Song Dynasties, it was popular to say that the surnames with five tones are beneficial, that is, the surnames correspond to the five tones of Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng, and Yu.  Zhao corresponded to Jiao Yin, who requested that the mausoleum be selected in the west of the capital, and also requested that the southeast dome and the northwest ground hang.  The area near Gongyi just meets this requirement. It is backed by Songshan Mountain and faces the Yellow River and Luoshui River. It also meets the needs of Jiaoyin to be north of the mountain.  Due to the requirements of the south of the water, the unique mausoleum terrain in history emerged.  In the third year of Jingde reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, the imperial court set aside part of the land from Gongyi, Yanshi and Dengfeng to become Yong'an County.  Grazing, logging, and farming are not allowed within the county. The purpose is to protect the imperial tombs.  Except for the garrison and the officials and attendants responsible for offering sacrifices, most of the people in Yong'an County are Baizi households.  As the name suggests, cypress trees and some pine trees are planted in the mausoleum area.  Each imperial mausoleum area is separated by orange trees, and the greening and maintenance are quite good.  There are now six tombs of Seonjo, Taejo, Taizong, Zhenzong, Renzong and Yingzong.  Each mausoleum is large-scale and magnificent.  Take a look at it.  It is a series of tall buildings on the ground, and there is a larger underground palace underground.  Zhao Zhao sighed with emotion.  I also thought about how difficult it was to build.  The Song Dynasty was different from previous dynasties. In the past, emperors built mausoleums as soon as they ascended the throne and continued to build them for decades.  However, the emperor of the Song Dynasty did not build the mausoleum during his lifetime, and started building the mausoleum immediately after his death. Because Taizu Yongchang Mausoleum took seven months, the tradition of "burying in July" was formed.  It takes seven months to build such an enlarged underground palace, as well as such a magnificent above-ground palace building.  In ancient times without advanced machinery and equipment, it was definitely an arduous project.  I don't know how much people's effort it will cost, and I heard that many people will die from exhaustion, which is somewhat cruel.  Zhao Zhao was thinking that if one day in the future, he ascended to the position of Ninth Five-Year Plan, he would also build such a huge mausoleum.  It seemed to be extremely noble, but Zhao Zhao had a different kind of worry in his heart.  Since ancient times, many imperial tombs have been damaged.  This was especially true of the Song Dynasty. After the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty, the tombs were plundered and excavated by the Jin soldiers, causing serious damage. The remains of many emperors were directly exposed in the wild, which was horrific.  Thinking of this, Zhao Zhao¡¯s sense of responsibility became even stronger.  For no other reason than for his ancestors and himself to be buried in peace and for the mausoleum not to be damaged, the Song Dynasty must remain strong and protected from the invasion of northern nomads.  Zhao Xu could not achieve this goal, as the original history has proved, especially his son Song Huizong, who was even more unbearable.  The shame of Jingkang must never be repeated!  If Zhao Xu and his son can't do it, they can only do it themselves.  Zhao Zhao was more determined. He must seize the throne, enrich the country and strengthen the army, and make the barbarians surrender.  I hope I can succeed, my ancestors bless me!  Zhao Zhao prayed silently in his heart.  On the morning of April 14th, King Zhao Zhao of Qin went to Yongzhao Mausoleum to visit the tomb and pay homage to his biological father, Song Renzong.  Many monks and nuns, servants and maids, and ceremonial musicians are all in place.  The entrance to the mausoleum is on the higher south side, and the first person to do so is the lower palace, who is responsible for the sacrifices of the four seasons.  After the emperor's death, he still had to enjoy the same treatment as before his death. Officials and chamberlains were specially stationed here to be responsible for the sacrifices throughout the year.  Yongzhao MausoleumThe servants in the lower palace have been working for ten years, and some of them were servants of Renzong who came from the palace during his lifetime.  Hearing that Emperor Renzong's own son was coming, he came early to greet him with a respectful attitude.  When they saw King Qin appear, everyone's eyes filled with tears. Some were sad, but most were excited.  The bloodline of Emperor Renzong has been preserved. This is a great joy!  Today is the birthday of Emperor Renzong. When King Qin comes, his soul in heaven will definitely be very pleased.  Zhao Zhao stood at the door and looked north. His father's mausoleum, the underground palace, was at a lower level in front.  Because of the unique location of the imperial tombs of the Song Dynasty, there is no sense of the emperor being lofty and looking up.  But even in the lower terrain, the tall mausoleum is still very conspicuous, about fifteen meters high, covering a huge area.  Just like the huge mound of sealed earth of the Han Mausoleum, it occupies a large area.  In addition to being well maintained, the three-story mausoleum is built with rammed earth and its exterior is painted with red mud, making it even more solemn and majestic.  That¡¯s where my father¡¯s bones are buried!  Zhao Zhao also felt emotional. Even if his soul had nothing to do with Song Renzong, even if he had never met him, this body came because of him. He was a father and son connected by blood, and the family ties were constantly separated.  Under the guidance of the praise officer, Zhao Zhao carried out various sacrificial activities in an orderly manner.  Zong Zhengqing Zhao Zongsheng has been following him.  Even if you feel too unhappy, you must be polite to this cousin.  He is also a prince, but his status as King Qin is much more noble than his own King Pu.  ??Who said that he was the son of the emperor and his father was just a prince?  What's more, Zhao Zhao still has huge power behind him, and he can control the situation in the northwest. How can he, the so-called Zong Zhengqing, be able to compare with him?  In fact, the biggest difference is that Zhao Zhao has the possibility of ascending to the throne, but he will never.  To be honest, Zhao Zongsheng felt a little scared.  After all, he was the one who sent the assassins that day. Zhao Zhao and his mother could easily avoid the assassination and even capture the dead man, which fully proved that they were well prepared.  He even deliberately dug a hole for himself to jump into, but Zhao Zhao easily won the round.  How could such a powerful enemy not guess where the assassin came from?  Maybe after Zhao Zhao investigates, he will even have irrefutable evidence.  Although Gao Taotao is the mastermind behind the scenes, he is responsible for the execution after all. Can Zhao Zhao feel happy?  I heard that he was decisive in killing on the northwest battlefield, and he would definitely not be polite to someone who wanted to assassinate him.  The immediate execution of several assassins that day was actually a warning and a form of contempt.  Zhao Zongsheng was not sure, when would Zhao Zhao cause trouble for him?  This time, I accompanied Zhao Zhao to visit the mausoleum, but my heart was filled with anxiety. I felt guilty about being a thief. How could I be calm?  I was afraid that Zhao Zhao would cause trouble for me, so I really had no way to deal with it.  Rely on Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu?  Zhao Zongsheng shook his head.  He knew who his sister-in-law and nephew were, especially the emperor's nephew. What happened to Zhao Zongyong's family that year was an example. He had a cold temperament and did not care about family ties at all.  He now has a status and is of some use, which is pretty good for him.  If you are useless, you probably won¡¯t care about yourself at all.  Once something happens, they will have to take the blame.  At critical moments, they may not necessarily speak for themselves, and may even rush to kill someone and silence them.  Do you want to take the blame?  Or even risk your own life?  Zhao Zongsheng shook his head secretly, he couldn't let others control him like this, otherwise there would be no safety at all in the future.  "That's right, Zhao Xu and Prince Pu's Mansion both suffered losses, but they did not necessarily prosper together.  I thought wrong before, but it¡¯s not too late to realize now.  " Accompanying Zhao Zhao this time is a good verification. If there is any oversight, Zhao Xu will definitely be in trouble with him, and he will not know how to be humiliated and punished by then.  The more this happened, the more fearful Zhao Zongsheng felt.  He carefully accompanied Zhao Zhao and watched over him along the way. It can be said that he was tortured by the uneasiness of being a thief and the worry about the future.  Now we need to be more careful. Zhao Zhao's departure from Bianjing at this time is definitely not as simple as Ye Ling. He must have made some extraordinary move, or even escaped.  The task of looking after him became more and more heavy, and he didn't dare to relax at all.  Zhao Zongsheng could predict what would happen if his nephew Zhao Xu became furious and cursed loudly?  It¡¯s better to be more cautious, but will you be able to watch Zhao Zhao in this way?  Zhao Zongsheng felt a little nervous.  This cousin is indeed young, but he feels inexplicably unfathomable and oppressive.  Although he was very careful, he was afraid that he would be unprepared Under such circumstances, Zhao Zongsheng became even more nervous. He had been restless these past few days.  Standing at Yongzhao Mausoleum at this moment, his thoughts were restless He was thinking, why didn't he kill Concubine Lin or this child back then?  In that case, why are there so many worries today?  &nbsp; If Zhao Zhao survives, he really has a sense of immortality. Is it God¡¯s will?  Zhao Zongsheng felt even more uneasy, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of pessimism.  I was in a trance when I suddenly heard a wailing sound.  Over there, Zhao Zhao is crying!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels are better and updated faster! PS: There is only one update today. After I clarify the ideas behind it, there will be three updates tomorrow!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 621, Cats, Fire, and History

    Visit the tomb and pay homage to my father.  Zhao Zhao cried bitterly. The father and son have been separated for many years and will never see each other in their lifetime. The tragedy of the son wanting to support him but not being able to love him is really sad.  Of course, there are also some artificial elements, so that people can see the filial piety of King Qin.  After the incident, Zhao Zongsheng intended to return to Bianjing as soon as possible, but Zhao Zhao said he would guard his father's tomb for half a month.  At the same time, he visited the tombs of several other ancestors and offered sacrifices.  This reason is very good and cannot be refused at all.  In addition to keeping vigil, Zhao Zhao would visit the mausoleum every one or two days. Starting from the Yongan Mausoleum of Seonjo, Taizu, Taizong, and Zhenzong came one after another, and more than ten days passed in a flash.  Zhao Zongsheng became more and more anxious. As the saying goes, the nights are long and there are many dreams. If he does not return to Bianjing for one day, he will not be able to rest at ease.  Especially after Zhao Zhao paid homage to Zhenzong's Yongding Mausoleum, he stayed there for several days.  This is a somewhat abnormal phenomenon. We have visited the tombs of several previous emperors of the Song Dynasty, but only the Yonghou Mausoleum of Yingzong remains.  Zhao Zongsheng quickly noticed this subtlety. The previous emperors were all Zhao Zhao's elders, and they deserved to pay homage to him.  However, Yingzong Zhao Shu was regarded as Zhao Zhao's cousin according to his seniority, and later he was adopted by Renzong and could be regarded as a biological brother.  It is right for a younger brother to pay homage to his elder brother, but it has been four or five days since he returned from Yongding Mausoleum, and Zhao Zhao has been reluctant to move. Apparently he has something in mind.  If Zhao Zhao was in the palace back then, how could it be Zhao Shu's turn to be the emperor?  ¡°Obviously, Zhao Zhao has an opinion.  But no matter how dissatisfied I am, I seem to be getting along on the surface.  It is also a crime to disrespect your elder brother and the late emperor. Does Zhao Zhao dare to be so blatantly unfriendly and hostile?  Zhao Zongsheng will wait and see.  In his opinion.  This is an obvious sign.  From this incident.  You can see Zhao Zhao's intentions.  Zhao Zhaoshi has been deliberately delaying these past few days. Isn¡¯t it surprising that he has rebellious intentions? Is he just trying to show it so blatantly?  Is it possible that you are determined not to bow your head?  People say that a man is a man only if he can bend and stretch, is it possible that he wants to do the opposite?  Zhao Zongsheng shook his head, let¡¯s see how long he can delay it?  I thought about leaving as soon as possible, but now I have changed my mind.  Zhao Zhao will stay with him for as long as he wants, and as long as he keeps an eye on him, there will be no problem.  It's been more than half a month.  The entire Yong'an Mausoleum area was under his control, but despite this, Zhao Zongsheng was still anxious and uneasy.  Bow to Zhao Shu (Zong Shi)?  Zhao Zhao shook his head repeatedly with cold eyes, he really couldn't do it.  ??A person who forced his mother and son to live in the world, almost died, and separated for more than 20 years, let herself bow to him?  Are you kidding me?  How can you let go of such deep hatred?  And those three brothers who died young, did they all die of natural causes?  Isn¡¯t there any human element at all?  Zhao Zhao had many doubts in his heart. After all, some people had too many motives for committing crimes.  He and Zhao Zongshi are sworn enemies.  Is there any reason to bow your head and kneel down to apologize to your enemy?  Even if he was once the emperor, Zhao Zhao would never give in.  He is the direct descendant of the Song Dynasty royal family.  He is just a side clan, how can he be as noble as himself?  But if you insist on not visiting Yonghouling, you will definitely be criticized by Ren, and Zhao Xu will definitely use this to make a big fuss.  It is impossible to worship, and it is impossible not to worship, so there is only a third way to go.  "Li Cheng, how is the situation?" Li Cheng replied: "Your Highness's arrangements have been made. After more than ten days, the security and surveillance situation has been basically understood." "That's good. I spent half of it with Zhao Zongsheng.  It¡¯s been almost a month, so let¡¯s do it tonight!¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  On the first day of the month, the summer weather is already very hot.  It happened to be a cloudy day today. The clouds were very low, but there was no rain, and there was no wind. It became increasingly muggy and unbearable.  The three thousand retinues who came with King Qin to visit the mausoleum were also very hot and unbearable, and they were all restless.  Those who were supposed to stick to their posts also sneaked under the shade of the trees to enjoy the shade, including the soldiers responsible for the escort.  Initially, under Zhao Zongsheng¡¯s strict requirements, everyone was highly focused.  However, it is impossible for an individual to be highly concentrated all the time and remain peaceful for more than half a month, so the soldiers gradually relaxed their vigilance.  Although the actions on the surface are still orderly, the attitude in the heart has slackened a lot.  The same is true for the attendants responsible for offering sacrifices and care for the imperial mausoleum. Li Liansheng is the tombkeeper of Taizu Yongchang Mausoleum.  Since his great-grandfather's generation, he has been guarding the tomb of Emperor Taizu.  The emperor is the Son of Heaven, who has the highest honor. Even after death, he must enjoy the treatment he received during his lifetime, and sacrifices must be made on every first and fifteenth day of the lunar month.  It stands to reason that this should be the case every month, but Emperor Taizu has been dead for a hundred years, and the court's management of the imperial mausoleum is not so strict, and sometimes there are oversights and laziness.  But not today, QinYour Highness came to visit the mausoleum and is still guarding the tomb of Emperor Renzong in Yongzhao Mausoleum. Taizu's four-season sacrifices definitely dare not be careless.  Incense, candles, oil lamps and tributes were all placed everywhere. Starting from noon, Li Liansheng began to add lamp oil to various places, and checked the candles to ensure safety.  In the evening, it has been packed up to seven or eight, and you can only go down to the east gate.  Logically speaking, it should be done in one go.  But the weather was really too hot and muggy. Li Liansheng was covered in sweat, his mouth was dry, and he couldn't stand it anymore.  So, I took some time to wash my face and drink some water.  Anyway, it's only a moment, so it doesn't matter.  Li Liansheng didn't notice that as soon as he stepped forward, a cat got into the side hall of the upper east gate.  Cats are just ordinary little animals, but they also have gorgeous figures in history. They have even created heroes and even become famous in history.  In the Spring and Autumn Period, Prince Chong'er (Dong Wen of Jin) was moved by his love for cats and persevered for nineteen years, and finally returned to the Jin Kingdom and became the overlord of the generation; Zhang Zhongjing discovered the medicinal herb Angelica sinensis because of cats; during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Gao Taizu of the Northern Qi Dynasty  Huan gained the favor of his wife because of a cat, and thus relied on the strength of his wife's family to rise and achieve dominance; Wu Zetian had nightmares for many years because of a white cat raised by his concubine Xiao Shu.  In the history of the Song Dynasty, cats also appeared, such as the legend of a civet cat replacing the prince.  Tonight, in the Yongchang Mausoleum, this unknown wild cat will inadvertently play a role and even affect history Maybe it is chasing a mouse, maybe it is attracted by the food being offered, maybe it is just the impulse of this cat,  Maybe In short, the cat knocked down the oil lamp The flames burned along the lamp oil, and then ignited the curtain. If someone saw it and put it out in time, it might be too late.  It's a pity that Li Liansheng went to drink water, and the flames quickly spread to the wooden roof When Li Liansheng came back, the fire was already raging, and the east gate of Yongchang Mausoleum was already a sea of ??fire "It's gone, it's gone.  !" Li Liansheng shouted loudly, and he was sweating profusely again. This time it was not heat, but fear.  There was a fire in Taizu's mausoleum, and he could not escape the blame.  Frightened, he sat on the ground, confused.  Immediately after hearing the news, the common people and soldiers guarding the tomb came to participate in putting out the fire and reported it to the Yong'an County Magistrate.  But strangely enough, the originally sultry weather suddenly became windy. The wind helped the fire, and the fire was raging, making it difficult to put out the fire for a while.  The worst thing is that it actually ignited a nearby pine forest.  There has been little rain in the Yong'an area in the past two months, the weather is hot and dry, and the trees are dry.  In addition, because of the heat, pine wood secretes a lot of rosin, making it easier to burn.  So the fire at the East Gate instantly spread from a building fire to a forest fire!  You know, the imperial tombs of the Song Dynasty are connected to each other, and all the pine and cypress trees are planted in the middle. What will be the consequences if this spreads?  The sky was completely dark, gloomy and moonless, and the fire was particularly obvious in the dark night. The fire in Yongchang Mausoleum could be clearly seen even from as far away as Yongzhao Mausoleum.  "What happened?" Zhao Zongsheng asked hurriedly while looking at the fire.  "King Pu, the Yongchang Mausoleum is flooded. The side hall at the upper east gate and the nearby woods are all on fire!" "What?" Zhao Zongsheng was shocked. The fire in Taizu's mausoleum was a very serious matter.  Since the fire can be seen from such a long distance, it means that the fire is not small.  He is Zong Zhengqing, and he happens to be in Yong'an now, so this matter cannot be separated.  Soon the soldiers guarding the tomb came to report: "There was a fire in the pine forest near Yongzhao Mausoleum. The wind helped the fire and it was likely to spread to the nearby Yongan Mausoleum. The county magistrate sent a small team to ask for help from King Qin and King Pu to put out the fire together." Zhao Zongsheng's face  It is becoming more and more solemn, the sky is dry, and the woods are on fire. This is a very serious situation.  If it really spreads, the entire imperial mausoleum will be in flames, and the consequences will be disastrous!  Seeing that the sky is gloomy, as long as it rains, the fire can be extinguished.  But God doesn't seem to have any intention of raining, so we have to rely on manpower to put out the fire!  The magistrate of Yong'an County came to ask for help. Apparently there was not enough manpower there.  Asking for help means borrowing the 3,000 people he has here. Logically speaking, he should be rescued, but his most important task is to look after Zhao Zhao.  What if Zhao Zhao escapes while putting out the fire?  At the same time, Zhao Zongsheng also felt that the cause of this fire was very strange The fire must be saved, but we can't send everyone to go, alas!  Looking back at the Yongzhao Mausoleum, Zhao Zongsheng also had a raging fire in his heart At the same time, Li Cheng quickly walked into Zhao Zhao's temporary residence and reported: "Your Highness, there is a fire in the Yongchang Mausoleum!" "A fire? Is it serious?  ?" Zhao Zhao was a little surprised.  Li Chengdao: "It's very serious. The fire in the side hall at the upper east gate has also been ignited. The nearby pine forest has also been ignited, and it is likely to spread. The Yong'an County Magistrate has asked Zhao Zongsheng for help and asked for reinforcements to put out the fire together." "Okay, one dayGet up and take a look!  " As soon as Zhao Zhao went out and climbed to a high attic, he saw a raging fire from a distance and asked, "Has the cause of the fire been found?  " "It is said that it was accidentally caused by the candle falling over during the sacrifice and igniting it!  " Zhao Zhao suddenly smiled: "Humph, what a coincidence. Thank you, Emperor Taizu, for this God-given opportunity!  "    "What?  " "There is a fire in Taizu's Mausoleum. It seems that everyone should go to put out the fire in time, right?  Zhao Zhao smiled faintly and said, "The plan remains as usual!"  "(To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 622: The Still Night in Xijing

    "Brother Wang, I heard that there was a fire in Yongchang Mausoleum?" Zhao Zhao hurriedly came to find Zhao Zongsheng.  "Yes, there was a fire at the upper east gate and it spread to the pine forest!" "Then put out the fire!" "We have already sent people!" Zhao Zhao frowned and asked in confusion: "Why are there so many people here?  "Ah!" Zhao Zongsheng said: "I sent two thousand people, and there are still a thousand people here to protect King Qin!" "What are you protecting me for?" Zhao Zhao asked, "The fire in Taizu's mausoleum is so serious, how can you and I still protect you?"  Do you want to watch the fire from across the mausoleum? Let's go and take everyone with us to put out the fire." Zhao Zongsheng hurriedly dissuaded him: "The fire is dangerous. King Qin should not go into danger. Moreover, the situation is unknown and we don't know why the fire started. There is no danger anywhere.  It's safer to stay here." "What are you talking about? Are you turning a blind eye to the fire? As a descendant, if you don't want to rescue him in time, what's the point?" Zhao Zhao was angry and ignored Zhao Zongsheng.  After being blocked, he led his soldiers and rushed towards Yongchang Mausoleum.  Zhao Zongsheng can¡¯t stop it at all, and he can¡¯t stop it!  He and Zhao Zhao are both princes. Although he is older, King Qin's status is more respected and more powerful.  Furthermore, now that they were ostensibly members of the royal family, he could not use coercive means to stop Zhao Zhao.  What's more, they went to Yongchang Mausoleum to put out a fire, and what they said was very serious.  As a descendant of the Zhao family, if he doesn't take action, he will be charged with unfilial piety.  Zhao Zhao has already gone, so he must follow him immediately. In such a chaotic situation, he must keep an eye on him. This is the easiest time to take advantage of the chaos and escape.  When we arrive at Yongchang Mausoleum.  Only then did I realize that something was wrong.  The fire was worse than expected.  It's really not easy to save.  Zhao Zhao saw the soldier carrying the bucket.  He frowned and hurriedly called for the Yong'an County Magistrate, and said angrily: "Is it too late to just pour water at this time?" "Please give me your instructions, King Qin!" "Quickly, demolish all the houses connected to the upper east gate to prevent the fire from spreading to other places.  Gong Yu." Zhao Zhao said: "Also, the fire in the woods cannot be extinguished by mobilizing most people. Only by cutting off the source of the fire can we prevent it from spreading." "Yes!" Zhao Zongsheng arrived.  Orderly command fire extinguishing.  He is a pampered prince who is not skilled in this kind of emergency command. He is not as good as Zhao Zhao, who has been in the army for many years.  Seeing how orderly and calm he is, you can imagine what Zhao Zhao was like on the battlefield.  No wonder they were able to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops to defeat Tubo and Xixia.  This night, all the soldiers were busy cutting wood.  Splash water and put out fires.  King Qin Zhao Zhao commanded on the spot in an orderly manner.  in Apple pie order.  The Yong'an County Magistrate and the garrison soldiers all praised him.  I admire the King of Qin greatly.  On the other hand, Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng stood aside and couldn't help, and blocked the road everywhere.  Especially wherever King Qin goes, he will follow him, which directly affects the order of on-site fire fighting.  Zhao Zongsheng has his own troubles, and Zhao Xu has strict orders to keep an eye on Zhao Zhao. In this situation tonight, we must pay special attention to it.  "It's just that the scene was messy. Soldiers fighting the fire were coming and going, covering a large area. Zhao Zhao was walking back and forth without stopping at all.  Zhao Zongsheng was able to follow closely at first, but gradually distanced himself.  When passing through a place, soldiers happened to be carrying felled trees and they were digging a tunnel nearby to prevent the fire from spreading. Zhao Zongsheng and his men were temporarily blocked.  By the time they caught up again, Zhao Zhao had disappeared. Zhao Zongsheng suddenly broke into a cold sweat and his heart beat faster.  "Hurry up and find King Qin and protect him!" Zhao Zongsheng was furious and hurriedly sent people out to search for him.  I was very worried, Zhao Zhao was also missing, how could I explain to the emperor's nephew?  "No, there's an assassin!" Someone shouted in the distance.  Zhao Zongsheng felt nervous and hurriedly led people over. He saw several corpses on the ground and several soldiers standing beside them.  "What's going on?" The soldier replied: "A few assassins suddenly came out to assassinate His Highness King Qin!" "Where are the people of King Qin?" Zhao Zongsheng asked hurriedly, looking panicked.  "His Royal Highness the King of Qin has led people to chase the assassin!" Zhao Zongsheng's heart skipped a beat. If he was chasing the assassin, he might have already escaped.  Half an hour later, the fire was put out, and all the soldiers he sent arrived. King Zhao Zhao of Qin disappeared.  It¡¯s over!  Zhao Zongsheng sat down on the ground, feeling very cold in his heart. The magistrate of Yong'an County did not know what was going on and came to comfort him: "King Pu, don't worry, His Highness the King of Qin has gone to chase the assassin. The King of Qin is brave and good at fighting, and he will definitely return safely"  Speaking of it, the weapons used by those assassins are very similar to Xixia" Zhao Zongsheng couldn't help but smile bitterly, worried.??  What's there to worry about?  If Zhao Zhaozhen was assassinated, he would definitely feel happy.  But will it?  He is brave and good at fighting, but once he leaves, can he come back?  Is the assassin from Xixia?  How could it be such a coincidence?  Zhao Zhao's pursuit naturally followed him to the northwest.  This chore was finally done badly. When I return to Bianjing, there will definitely be a storm of abuse and blame. There is no way to deal with the emperor's son!  Zhao Zongsheng is troubled. For the current plan, pursuit is necessary.  But the more important thing is to intercept. One hundred miles west of Yong'an is Luoyang. To go to Chang'an, you must pass through Luoyang. Now it may be too late to intercept.  Zhao Zongsheng stood up and immediately sent a flying pigeon to pass the message. At the same time, he sent a flying horse to rush to Luoyang City to send a message to Wang Gui, who was left behind in Xijing.  Now the only hope is on him, hoping to stop Zhao Zhao.  Wang Gui could not sleep in Luoyang City, perhaps because of the hot weather.  Even though he rushed to take office and took over all the affairs of Luoyang, he worked hard for many days.  The body is very tired, but the spirit is highly tense.  Wang Gui's luck has not been very good in the past two years. To be precise, it has been like this for the past five or six years since the official Zhao Xu came to the throne.  At that time, he was the governor of Kaifeng, but an envoy from the Liao Kingdom was killed. The relationship between the two countries became tense, and eventually they were disgraced.  After finally becoming a political advisor, he was completely ignored when Wang Anshi presided over the reform.  After a few years, great achievements have been made.  Last year, I finally had the opportunity to serve as the governor of Shaanxi Province. He was a high-ranking official in Xinjiang. Although he had great responsibilities, he still held a high position of authority.  Unfortunately, he was replaced by Zhao Zhao before he took office, and he was assigned the position of envoy of Xuanhui South Academy.  Although his position was not low and his reputation was decent, it was a joke after all.  This time, the officials suddenly issued an order to transfer himself to Xijing to stay in Luoyang.  Wang Gui is an experienced man and can see the key point at a glance.  Before leaving, the official specially called him into the palace to give a hint. In fact, he knew it well without saying much.  Now that Xijing is left behind, it can be said that it is a heavy responsibility.  The short-term goal is to prevent King Qin from visiting Chang'an from slipping away to Chang'an; the long-term goal is that if King Qin arrives in Chang'an, he will be responsible for the defense of Guanzhong.  What a thankless chore!  Wang Gui felt a lot of pressure on his shoulders.  As a veteran who has served as deputy prime minister, Wang Gui naturally understands the current struggle between the officials and the King of Qin.  One day in the future, it is inevitable to take sides.  Those who remain neutral are either highly respected and capable, and will treat them with courtesy and respect no matter who is in power; or they are soft-spoken and have no need to win over.  Wang Gui feels that he does not have such a transcendent status, but he is not that incompetent. He is somewhere in between.  It is necessary to take sides, but where should we stand?  The attitude of his son Wang Zhongke is on the official side.  The reason is obvious. The position of governor of Shaanxi Road was taken away by Zhao Zhao. The Wang family was embarrassed for this.  This was a great victory in the northwest battle, for which Zhao Zhao gained great prestige and merit.  Wang Zhongke believed that these should have belonged to his father Wang Gui and belonged to their Wang family.  Wang Gui shook his head gently, how could things be so simple?  In the Northwest War, would I be able to win if I had replaced myself?  Zhao Zhao's military ability is undeniable, and this kind of thing cannot be generalized.  He knew that the relationship between his son and Zhao Zhao was not harmonious in the past, and there were even some minor conflicts.  When the Liao envoy was murdered, Zhao Zhao really made himself look bad.  But so what?  Does this mean we have to stand against King Qin?  Wang Zhongke believed that Zhao Xu was a current official with a deep foundation and a legitimate name. It was rare for him to have such high regard for the Wang family, so he naturally had to be loyal and loyal to the death.  Although the King of Qin is very powerful, can he get sick and rebel?  Wang Gui felt funny in his heart, did Zhao Xu really think highly of him?  I am afraid that the opportunity to stay in Luoyang was largely due to the dispute between myself and Zhao Zhao, right?  This is why Zhao Xu regards himself as one of his own.  As for whether King Qin was rebellious, it's hard to say.  The winner is a prince and the loser is a bandit. Whoever wins has the final say.  After all, Zhao Zhao is the biological son of Emperor Renzong, and he is qualified to inherit the throne.  The word "rebellion" may not necessarily apply to him.  So, this matter needs to be carefully considered.  Wang Gui is a rational person, at least he is unwilling to take a clear stance too early, thus forcing himself to have no choice.  Of course, the two ends of the head and rat are not suitable either.  This matter is really difficult to handle and very embarrassing!  Now Zhao Xu is the emperor, and he has the final say in everything, but it is hard to say in the future.  It is not easy to be safe and comfortable now and in the future!  No matter who you are, no matter how talented you are, you still need to be cautious.  The current situation is just like the weather tonight, oppressive and heavy, making it difficult to breathe smoothly.  When Wang Gui couldn't sleep, his son Wang Zhongke hurried over and said: "Father, King Pu Feige sent a message that there was a fire in Yongchang Mausoleum, and Zhao Zhao disappeared while putting out the fire It was said that he was chasing the assassin, but"The king asked his father to be careful!  "    "Yeah?  "Wang Gui couldn't help but smile bitterly. The first problem came. The Wang family father and his son had just ordered their troops to prepare for dispatch. The chief secretary of Luoyang came in a hurry and reported: "Sir Wang, it's bad. We found a cavalry coming from the west.  It¡¯s less than twenty miles away from Luoyang!  "(To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 623, King Qin¡¯s Guards

    Wang Gui, who was left behind in Xijing, led a team of troops out of the city, preparing to block the road and intercept King Zhao Zhao of Qin in the name of catching spies.  Although he is unwilling to make such an early choice, he still has to obey the emperor's orders. At least he must show his dignity.  But at this moment, I suddenly received news that cavalry appeared within twenty miles of Luoyang.  The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Where did these cavalry come from?  The military deployment in the Song Dynasty was very strict and required orders from the Privy Council.  If the army is mobilized normally, there is no reason not to inform yourself that Luoyang will stay behind.  Could it be that Zhao Zongsheng mobilized to intercept Zhao Zhao?  As for doing it so blatantly?  Wang Gui was full of doubts. Zhao Zhao was important, but this inexplicable soldier was even more important.  Or is there any connection between the two?  Before Wang Gui could block the intersection, the cavalry had already rushed forward. After seeing clearly through the firelight that it was the uniform and flag of the Song Army, Wang Gui felt a little relieved.  Between Guanluo and Luo, in the hinterland of the Central Plains, it is naturally impossible for there to be foreign cavalry?  So 80% of these people are related to King Qin?  Confused, Wang Gui stopped the cavalry and asked loudly: "I am Wang Gui who is staying in Xijing. Who are you? Why are you running late at night?" "We are soldiers of the Western Army, here to protect His Highness the King of Qin, and we have important military information.  Report! "Western Army?"  Wang Gui's heart skipped a beat. He concluded that these people were related to Zhao Zhao. He originally thought they were intercepting Zhao Zhao's army, but he didn't expect that they were the Western Army protecting Zhao Zhao.  "Father, why did the Western Army appear here?" Wang Zhongke whispered: "Could it be that Zhao Zhao mobilized troops without the permission of the Privy Council? This is a serious crime!" "Be careful and don't talk nonsense!"  Although Wang Gui didn't know what was going on, he didn't dare to cover his hat randomly.  According to the Empress Dowager, it was Emperor Renzong¡¯s decree.  The King of Qin was stationed in Chang'an and in charge of military and political affairs in the northwest, so he had the power to mobilize the Western Army.  But the Western Army suddenly appeared in Luoyang, what was Zhao Zhao going to do?  This forced him to be cautious.  A surprise attack on the two capitals and a direct mutiny?  Under the firelight.  You can probably see that the opponent only has two or three thousand cavalry, and the number of troops is too small to make a big move.  However, there was no certainty that there would be reinforcements in the future. After all, these cavalrymen came and went like the wind, reaching twenty miles outside Luoyang City.  I just got the news, so the speed is not unusually fast!  "Who asked you to come? What military intelligence report do you have?" Wang Gui asked in a deep voice.  "We came on our own. The Western Army got the news that Xixia was intended to assassinate His Highness the King of Qin, so three thousand soldiers spontaneously formed a guard and came to protect His Highness the King of Qin." The leading Western Army general replied: "As for the military situation. I'm sorry.  Lord Wang, this is a secret and can only be reported to the officials, the King of Qin or the Privy Council!" "I think you are talking nonsense, and you are obviously planning something wrong?" Wang Zhongke couldn't help himself.  When the soldiers of the Western Army on the opposite side heard this, the crowd was agitated, and the sound of curses could be clearly heard.  Wang Gui frowned and shouted: "Watch your words. Don't talk nonsense!" Sure enough, the sound of horse hoofs came again. Wang Gui listened carefully, but it came from the east behind them.  "Who is up to no good?" Before anyone arrived, a loud question was heard.  Under the illumination of many torches, dozens of riders ran quickly. The first person rode a white horse, galloping like lightning, and soon arrived.  "King Qin!" Wang Gui hesitated for a moment and quickly recognized Zhao Zhao.  There is a difference between king and minister.  Wang Gui pulled his son forward to salute.  Wang Zhongke was a little unhappy, but he did not dare to disobey.  "Master Wang?" "My lord, Wang Gui, has met His Highness the King of Qin!" "Sir Wang, please get up!" Zhao Zhao asked, "What is your lord doing here late at night?" "Oh! I have received news that there is an unidentified cavalry unit.  Suddenly appeared outside Luoyang City, so I came to investigate!" In front of Zhao Zhao, Wang Gui did not dare to say that it was Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng who ordered the interception!  "Who are they? Have you found out?" "They claim to be soldiers of the Western Army!" "Oh?" Zhao Zhao responded.  He stepped forward and said, "My king, Zhao Zhao, who are you waiting for?" "See the King of Qin!" As soon as Zhao Zhao revealed his identity, three thousand cavalrymen dismounted and knelt down in unison, with uniform movements and a huge momentum.  Wang Gui couldn't help but be shocked when he saw this. This alone showed Zhao Zhao's prestige among the Western Army.  Furthermore, it can be seen from the military appearance and military discipline how elite the Western Army is.  "No courtesy!" Zhao Zhao asked: "Why are you here? Do you know that it is against military discipline to act casually without an order from the Privy Council." "We know this, but we just heard that the Xixia people wanted to assassinate His Highness the King of Qin. We were very anxious. Three thousand brothers  Spontaneously organized, came to protect His Highness, and also reported urgent military information. "&nbsp; "Oh? What's the military situation?" "Your Highness" The leading Western Army officer was obviously hesitant.  "It's okay, just here, say loudly, Mr. Wang and everyone present are loyal ministers and righteous men of the Song Dynasty!" "Yes!" The general said: "Xixia raided Suizhou, and our army was attacked at many forts along the Wuding River.  , Xixia intends to launch a large-scale attack on the border of our country, and asks the imperial court for support The soldiers of the Western Army heard that Emperor Renzong and the officials had a decree that His Highness the King of Qin would be stationed in Chang'an and preside over the military affairs of the northwest. Therefore, he specially came to invite His Highness the King of Qin to go to the northwest as soon as possible to take charge of the overall situation.  ! ¡°Xixia invasion?  " Zhao Zhao was immediately surprised and murmured: "In that case, we have to rush back to the northwest as soon as possible. After I return to Bianjing to say goodbye to the official family and my mother, I will set off immediately.  " "Your Highness the King of Qin, the military situation is urgent, and I'm afraid we can't tolerate any delay in going back and forth!"  "The general said: "Xixia is eyeing the enemy and may launch a large-scale attack at any time. The Western army is leaderless, and the soldiers are waiting for you to return as soon as possible to take charge of the overall situation.  " "That's it!  Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment, then turned around and said to Wang Gui: "Master Wang, the military situation in the northwest is urgent. It seems that I must leave for Chang'an immediately."  "Wang Gui whispered: "Your Highness, do you want to ask the officials and the Privy Council for instructions first?  " Zhao Zhao said in a deep voice: "It stands to reason that this should be the case, but the battle situation on the frontline is changing rapidly and there is no room for too much delay. I am afraid that it will be too late to return to Bianjing. I can only report the details to the officials and the Privy Council after arriving in Chang'an, or maybe  Please help me, sir, to report to the officials first!  " "Isn't this inappropriate?  "Wang Gui declined in a low voice. "Well, this is a bit embarrassing, sir!  Zhao Zhao seemed to be very understanding and said: "It is the will of my father and the officials to go to Chang'an to preside over the military affairs. The delay some time ago was due to the officials' concern and allowed me to rest and visit the mausoleum to worship my ancestors. Now the military situation is urgent, and the local guards are here."  The border is my responsibility, so naturally I can't delay it any longer. It's better for me to report to the officials myself.  " Before Wang Gui could speak, Zhao Zhao said again: "But there is something that I'm afraid will trouble Mr. Wang.  " "Please give me your instructions, His Highness the King of Qin!"  " "Tonight there was a sudden fire in the Yongchang Mausoleum, and then there was an assassin who assassinated my king. I think it was the Xixia assassin that the soldiers called him.  I killed several people on the spot, but the rest escaped. I pursued them all the way and disappeared when they arrived here.  Zhao Zhaodao: "The people of Xixia are so bold that even if they wanted to assassinate my king, they actually set fire to the tomb of Emperor Taizu. This is a heinous crime that cannot be forgiven!"  This king will go to the northwest to fight Xixia and seek justice. As for the pursuit of the assassin, I have to entrust you, Mr. Wang.  " "The assassin committed a heinous crime. Since he escaped to Luoyang, it is my duty to hunt him down.  "Wang Gui didn't refuse, and couldn't refuse at all, so he had to accept. "Then it's up to you, Mr. Wang.  Zhao Zhao cupped his hands and said, "Then I will hit the road and rush to Chang'an."  "Father" Wang Zhongke looked seriously and reminded in a low voice. "Who is this?"  oh?  Brother Zhongchu, we used to go out to the lake and drink together" "I don't dare. It's really an honor for Quanzi to drink with the King of Qin!  " Seeing his son's unconvinced look, Wang Gui was very angry. He hurriedly apologized and patted his son on the back. No matter what, he couldn't offend Zhao Zhao in person! Wang Zhongke smiled and said: "Why should the King of Qin be anxious? It's difficult to travel in the dark night.  , why not stay in Luoyang tonight and hit the road after dawn?  " "This is very good, but the military situation is so fierce that we don't dare to delay it for a moment!  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Zhongke. I have been fighting in the northwest for a long time and am used to traveling at night. It doesn't matter!"  " "Still" "Mr. Wang, farewell!  "Zhao Zhao interrupted directly and went over with his personal followers unceremoniously. Three thousand cavalry immediately guarded the King of Qin in the center. Wang Zhongke wanted to say something else, but when he saw the cold blades of the Western Army soldiers, he had to shut up silently. Until the horse's hoof.  After the sound faded away, he whispered: "Father, are you just going to let them leave like this?  " "What if?  " Wang Gui asked coldly. "Obviously, this was all premeditated by Zhao Zhao. He mobilized troops selfishly and Yongchang Mausoleum caught fire. It's very strange!  "Wang Gui whispered: "Didn't you hear?  The officers and soldiers of the Western Army came spontaneously, so why did they say they mobilized troops privately?  As for the fire in Yongchang Mausoleum?  The matter is of great importance, so don¡¯t talk nonsense Eighty percent of it is the Xixia people who don¡¯t know how to be generous" "Father, it is obviously" "Zhongqi, remember, trouble comes from the mouth, be sure to be careful with your words, otherwise you will cause trouble  To cause death.  "Wang Gui was a little disappointed with his son's frivolity. "Well, let's keep him for one night at least. Feige will send a letter to King Pu and let him make a decision!  Wang Zhongke said angrily: "Now that he's gone like this, how can my father deliver missions to the officials?"  " "Can you keep it?  If there are no these threeThe cavalry can also protect people for their own good.  What now?  It can be seen that those three thousand cavalry are elite, brave and loyal to the King of Qin. Do you dare to force them to stay?  Wang Gui said: "Haven't you heard?"  The military situation in the northwest is urgent. If we are not careful, we will be accused of delaying the military situation.  "But" Wang Zhongke was very unconvinced. "Can we keep him?"  Even if all the Luoyang garrison were mobilized, who would have the courage to take action against the King of Qin?  Do you believe it or not, he killed someone on the spot?  "Wang Gui asked coldly. Thinking of Zhao Zhao's eyes with hidden knives in his smile, Wang Zhongcai shuddered. "As for how to explain to the officials" Wang Gui was silent for a moment and sighed: "It's a bit troublesome!  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 624: Escape from the Cage

    At dawn, Zhao Zhao was already fifty miles west of Luoyang.  After running wildly all night, the soldiers were very tired, so Zhao Zhao immediately ordered everyone to rest.  At a distance of fifty miles, there was no longer any worry about the arrival of pursuers.  The situation last night was obvious. Wang Gui did not stop his courage and strength. After all, he was a minister. Even the feudal official did not dare to do anything to the prince.  Even if Zhao Zongsheng reacted and arrived in time, it would be too late to pursue him.  The horses here are all high-quality Hequ horses, and their running ability is incredible!  Of course, the three thousand soldiers did not come to protect the King of Qin spontaneously. They were the Blades of the Song Dynasty led by Zhe Ke. Of course, they can now be renamed the Guards of the King of Qin.  As early as March 29th, after the sacrifice at the Ancestral Temple, Zhao Zhao ordered Li Cheng to inform Zhe Keda and lead the Daofeng of the Song Dynasty to Luoyang to assist him in leaving.  Leaving Bianjing in the name of Ye Ling was an excuse he had thought up early on, and Zhao Xu had no reason to refuse.  So the key is the section from Yong'an to Tongguan, especially the Luoyang pass.  It is difficult to pass the test alone. Even if you have the status of King Qin, what can you do if people force you to stay without harming you?  To be on the safe side, it will be much easier if there is a troop of soldiers and horses to protect you.  Especially Song Daofeng, who is an elite specially trained by himself. He is invincible and loyal to himself. He just wants to play his role in this special moment.  Combat power and speed are absolutely guaranteed.  With three thousand blade warriors in hand, who can stop the majestic King Qin?  Local officials did not have the guts to take action against the King of Qin, and they did not have many troops to mobilize.  Even if it is a head-on confrontation, they will never be able to withstand the impact of three thousand cavalry. As long as they pass Luoyang, they will quickly enter Tongguan.  Zhao Xu was beyond reach.  Wang Gui stayed behind in Xijing. It was obviously specially arranged by Zhao Xu to stop him.  Did he go out of the city to investigate last night because he found traces of the cavalry?  Obviously not.  Zhao Zhao knew in his heart that he probably received the tip from Zhao Zongsheng.  Dao Feng of the Song Dynasty moved quickly, starting from Tongguan and moving like the wind.  When the traces were discovered in the prefectures and counties along the way, the cavalry had already passed through and there was no time to stop them.  The only thing they could do was report the news as quickly as possible. Bianjing was too far away, so the first person to get the news should be the Xijing stay in Luoyang.  It is a pity that Wang Gui did not receive the report immediately.  Shao Yong has been in Luoyang for decades.  The network of people here far exceeds that of Wang Gui, who took office less than half a month ago.  Through clever operation, the report was delayed slightly without anyone noticing. By the time Wang Gui received the news, the cavalry was already twenty miles west of Luoyang.  Before he could figure out the identity of the cavalry, he encountered Zhao Zhao head-on. Given his position and ability, he encountered Zhao Zhao head-on.  There is simply no way to stop His Highness the King of Qin, who is in a high position and has ample reasons.  He could only watch Zhao Zhao leave, helpless.  ¡°It¡¯s great, thank you for your hard work!¡± During the break, Zhao Zhao expressed his condolences warmly.  "It's not hard work, it's my honor to serve my uncleand the King of Qin!" Zhe Keda's attitude was sincere and respectful.  "Why are we so different? When there are no outsiders, don't be so formal. After all, we are a family." Zhao Zhao knew in his heart that Zhe Keda had not been easy these two days.  At that time, he was training in Longshan. When the news came from Bianjing, he immediately mobilized Donglai and traveled hundreds of miles or even thousands of miles back and forth. How could it not be hard work?  Seeing Zhe Ke's slightly tired appearance, Zhao Zhao was quite moved and at the same time had a good premonition.  Zhe Keda said softly: "Uncle. My father has written a letter, asking me to obey my uncle's orders. He will also give his full support in Fuzhou. This conflict at Wuding River was personally arranged by my father." As expected, when I heard  This sentence.  Zhao Zhao was completely relieved.  "Zhe Kexing and his son were showing their loyalty to themselves. Although it was expected, hearing them say it personally made them feel more at ease.  The Fuzhou family are in-laws, the people with the closest relationship. If they don¡¯t support it, how can we talk about the foundation?  What about the future?  Their attitude is fully explained by their unstoppable actions and their galloping thousands of miles.  With the Zhe family's absolute support, only then can we gain a firm foothold in the northwest and truly control the Western Army.  Zhe Keda also knew that his uncle had become the King of Qin. If he ascended the throne in the future, then his aunt would be the imperial concubine and the Zhe family would be his relatives.  I don¡¯t know how much higher the status and interests are than today?  In fact, they have no other choice at all. It is about the battle for the throne. Everyone will be happy if they win, but if they fail, it will be catastrophic.  This is a major event to wipe out nine tribes. If my uncle really fails, will the Zhe family, as in-laws, have any good ending?  Over the past year, Zhe Keda has been following Zhao Zhao and has a deep understanding of his uncle's character and abilities.  He personally participated in the Battle of Hehuang. His uncle was brave and skillful in fighting and had great strategies.As a man, I deeply admire him, and I have a kind of loyal loyalty in my heart.  If not, Zhao Zhao would not have handed over such a special weapon as the Great Song Dynasty Blade to his commander.  Zhe Keda has realized this. This is a rare opportunity. If he grasps it well, the future of Zhe's family will be bright and bright, and his own future will be bright.  "By the way, is the situation in the northwest okay? Are there any unusual actions by officials from various places? What's the news?" Zhao Zhao is most concerned about the situation in the northwest now. People's hearts are unstable and things will change later. This is why he is rushing back to the northwest.  "Fortunately, we can't know the specific thoughts of each general, but they are still stable at present. Most of them are in a wait-and-see state." Zheke Avenue: "Judging from the current situation, after all, most of them were promoted and arranged by your uncle."  , Loyalty should be no problem." "Well!" Zhao Zhao is only worried about changes. As long as everything is calm, it doesn't matter.  Once he defeats Chang'an, it will still be too late before he can proceed.  "UncleAuntie, are they safe in Bianjing?" Zhe Keda hesitated for a while, but stopped asking.  Now Zhewenxin has a special meaning to their Zhe family, and is the link between them and the King of Qin.  The future status and interests are also closely related to Orifumi Core.  When I came this time, I only received Zhao Zhao, but no trace of his family.  Zhe Keda knew that if his aunt Zhe Wenxin stayed in Bianjing, she would become a hostage, and her safety was really worrying.  "It's okay, don't worry, I will arrange it properly!" Although Zhao Zhao said this, he felt uneasy in his heart.  Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment, then called Li Cheng and said: "Immediately submit a letter in my name, saying that the Xixia people committed an assassination and set fire to the Yongchang Mausoleum. During the process of chasing the assassins, I met a soldier from the Western Army who came to report that the Xixia invaded Sui  The military situation is urgent at the front line of the state. I have no time to say goodbye and go directly to Chang'an to guard the country. Please forgive me! That's the general idea. You can use the pen carefully!" "Yes!" "Also, inform the family as soon as possible, the queen and the elders.  Sister, let Mr. Di be careful." Zhao Zhao was a little confused. For the current plan, he could only arrange this so that Zhao Xu would not dare to act rashly.  "Okay, rest for a while and a half, and set off immediately after eating. It will be truly safe after passing Tongguan!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~ Bianjing Imperial Palace, Chui Gong Hall!  Zhao Xu was furious, Zhao Zhao actually ran away!  Although I was somewhat mentally prepared, when things really happened, I still couldn¡¯t accept it.  Zhao Zongsheng stood below, his head lowered, not daring to express his anger.  Ever since Zhao Zhao disappeared from his sight that night, he had expected that today, it would be inevitable to bear the wrath of thunder.  "Trash? Three thousand people can't stand Zhao Zhao?" Zhao Xu cursed, completely ignoring that the person standing in front of him was his own uncle.  "The officials are incompetent, but Yongchang Mausoleum suddenly caught fire, and the situation was critical, so we had to mobilize people and horses to put out the fire!" Zhao Zongsheng said helplessly: "Zhao Zhao is really cunning, and he took advantage of this opportunity to escape." "Humph, knowing that he  If you are cunning, you should be more careful. How can you be so careless?" Zhao Zhao cursed and suddenly asked: "Okay, why did the Yongchang Mausoleum catch fire?" "Yes, I also think that the Yongchang Mausoleum caught fire is very strange.  "Zhao Zongsheng immediately agreed. To be honest, he was really afraid of this cool and angry nephew.  At this moment, as long as Zhao Xu could calm down, he would do anything, even kneel down.  Sometimes he really thinks, is it really worth taking the risk to support the thirteenth brother to rise to power?  What has been exchanged for now?  This nephew is really sad.  "Could it be that someone deliberately set the Yongchang Mausoleum on fire?" Zhao Xu's meaning was very clear.  Zhao Zongsheng said: "At that time, there were people from Xixia who assassinated the King of Qin. According to what the King of Qin said about Wang Gui who stayed in Xijing, it was the Xixia people who did it." "People from Xixia? Huh!" Zhao Xu snorted coldly: "How can there be such a coincidence? Wang Gui  He is also an idiot. I had high hopes for him, but he actually let Zhao Zhao slip away. "Zhao Zongsheng remained silent, and did not dare to say anything.  Zhao Xu said: "In this case, he is the biggest suspect" "This matter is of great importance. Officials should not be suspicious." The Empress Dowager Gao Taotao walked in and said in a deep voice: "The King of Qin is a descendant of the Zhao family, how could he possibly be suspicious of Taizu's mausoleum?"  What about disrespect? This is either a coincidence or it was done by the Xixia people. ""My dear, Zhao Zhao is so bold" Zhao Xu felt that this was an excuse that could be used to make a big fuss.  "Do you have evidence? What reason does King Qin have for doing this? Will everyone in the world believe it?" Gao Taotao asked coldly. He did not think Zhao Zhao would be so despicable and shameless, and he did not agree with his son's recklessness.  "But, empress" "There is no but!" Gao Tao said: "If you don't killIt's inevitable for him to leave. Don't think too much about the past, just plan for the future!  Also, King Pu has tried his best, so the officials shouldn¡¯t blame him" "Okay!  "When his mother spoke, Zhao Xu did not dare to refuse, so he had to agree. At this moment, a chamberlain sent three memorials. Zhao Xu looked up and saw that one was from King Zhao Zhao of Qin, one was from Wang Gui who stayed in Xijing, and the other was  The identity was reported by Wen Yanbo, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 625: The Length of a Time

    Wang Gui's memorial was a detailed explanation of Zhao Zhao's departure from Luoyang, and reported the sudden appearance of three thousand Western Army cavalry.  Also, the King of Qin explained that there was no progress in capturing the Xixia assassins.  Zhao Zongsheng hurried back from Yong'an and didn't know much about the details of Luoyang, only a rough idea.  After seeing Wang Gui's report, Zhao Xu learned the details.  After just a few glances, Zhao Xu became furious.  Three thousand soldiers of the Western Army appeared near Luoyang. This shows that King Qin's escape from Yong'an was planned for a long time.  That's all. What Zhao Xu couldn't bear was the three thousand cavalry.  Luoyang is Xijing, not very far from the capital Bianjing. The area between the two capitals is the core area of ??the Song Dynasty.  Without his knowledge, a cavalry group suddenly appeared in Xijing. Even though there were only 3,000 people, the accident was extremely unusual.  ??Which emperor would allow the army to appear directly in the capital without his knowledge?  No matter how many people there are, what is the reason and what is the purpose?  It's all rebellion.  Since Taizu Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao rebelled, and Huang Paojia died, the Song Dynasty has been particularly wary of warriors and troops.  There are extremely strict regulations on army mobilization. Generals have the power to command troops, but the power to mobilize troops is always in the hands of the Privy Council.  It is a serious crime to mobilize more than fifty troops without permission from the Privy Council.  Now a cavalry group suddenly appeared, with a total of three thousand people.  Under special circumstances, it can have an unexpected and shocking effect.  Wang Gui made it very clear that when he got the news, the cavalry was less than twenty miles away from Luoyang. What is this concept?  Why were there no warnings or interceptions in the states and counties along the route?  The cavalry came from the Western Army.  This is Zhao Zhao's handiwork. What does he want to do?  Zhao Xu said angrily: "What is he doing? Is he demonstrating against me? Or does he want to directly raid the two capitals and rebel?" Zhao Zongsheng whispered: "It's too much. I don't know how to consult the officials and the Privy Council, and do it privately  Mobilizing troops is actually a crime of rebellion." Gao Taotao frowned, walked forward and said in a low voice, "Does Wang Gui have anything else to say? "In her opinion,  My son is too conflicted. Can I just talk about treason?  If it had been anyone else, he would have been directly sent to jail.  It can even be killed directly.  But this man is the King of Qin and the biological son of Emperor Renzong, so that is another matter.  Just when Zhao Xu was indignant, Gao Taotao stepped forward, took the memorial in his hand, and began to read it.  In recent years, there has been discord between the eldest son and the second son.  In order to protect the second son and avoid the suspicion of the eldest son, Gao Taotao insisted that the harem should not interfere in politics.  However, today, this inadvertent act broke this inherent principle.  As the empress dowager, she began to intervene in government affairs.  "Look, Wang Gui made it very clear. These Western Army soldiers came spontaneously and did not follow someone's orders or organization" Gao Taotao said softly.  "It's just his excuse. It was clearly arranged by him. Is it possible that he is trying to hide his lies?" Zhao Xu was indignant and very angry.  "So what if you hide your ears and steal the bell? Let's take a look at what the King of Qin said!" Gao Taotao opened Zhao Zhao's memorial and said: "Look for yourself, Xixia invades, the military situation in the northwest is urgent, the soldiers got the news, Xixia wants to assassinate the King of Qin. Come here  Protect and report the military situation is the same as what Wang Gui said. The king of Qin explained in the memorial that the military situation was so fierce that it was too late to say goodbye. At the same time, he also asked the officials to forgive the sin, saying that they were sincere, although they violated the imperial court.  But please forgive me and give them a chance to make meritorious deeds. " "Humph, it's obviously just sophistry!" "So what? The King of Qin has good reasons, and the soldiers are excusable, and he still keeps his attitude so low.  "How can you punish me?" "But" "But what?" Gao Taotao said solemnly: "I just ask you, are you ready to break up with him publicly?  ?" "This" Zhao Xu obviously hesitated, even though he and Zhao Zhao were in tit-for-tat, even sworn in.  But for now, we still have to deal with it in terms of face.  Once this layer of disguise is torn apart, it will be an open battle with open swords and guns, and everything will emerge on the surface.  Renzong¡¯s son had just returned to the royal family, but he couldn¡¯t live with others and openly wanted to kill him?  Even if the teacher is famous, the accusation is not sufficient.  How will the civil and military officials and the people view it?  They will feel that it is unwarranted and that they are trying to incriminate themselves. When the time comes, what is reasonable will become unreasonable.  Zhao Zhao holds the title of imperial uncle and has high prestige, and the people miss Emperor Renzong very much. In this case, how can we attack Zhao Zhao?  He can¡¯t bear the crime of killing his uncle?  Zhao Xu could not afford such pressure from public opinion.  I can't even afford the price of being impulsive!  &nbsp; How will history books evaluate me?  How did the Queen Mother react most?  How will civil and military officials, and even the people, react? Can unpredictable consequences be easily borne?  Zhao Xu is a cold-blooded person, but he does not admit it himself, and he is even less willing to leave such an impression in front of others, even though he may be deceiving himself.  In a word, even if you are a "biaozi", you still need to build an archway!  In such a state of mind, Zhao Xu did not dare to act rashly if he could definitely kill him if he could not grasp the real handle.  Furthermore, the risks of a public break are high, and the balance of power between them is unclear.  On the surface, it seems that I have a great advantage.  But he wasn't completely sure what was going on behind the scenes.  In particular, the attitudes of many ministers and generals have a decisive influence. If you are not careful, the results may be counterproductive.  The most terrible thing is that the Imperial Guards in Beijing camp went south to suppress the rebellion, leaving Bianjing with no defense.  What will be the consequences if Zhao Zhao is driven into a panic and the dog jumps over the wall in a desperate situation?  He really didn't dare to think too much.  Regarding the struggle for the throne, once a public breakup occurs, it will continue until death, and Zhao Xu dare not be careless.  Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in a hundred battles!  Zhao Xu deeply believed that, to be on the safe side, he had to figure out Zhao Zhao¡¯s trump card, and only then could he make any plans until the strength of the two sides was well compared.  It¡¯s not that he didn¡¯t understand these truths, he was so angry when he heard the news that he couldn¡¯t calm down at all.  After listening to my mother's warning, I woke up and realized that my previous words were ridiculous.  Gao Taotao then said softly: "Isn't it over now? Why care about the length of time? Since the Xixia people have been captured, the fire in Taizu's mausoleum was their fault. The Xixia people are unforgiving and unforgivable. Shouldn't they be conquered?  "What does the queen mean? Let him fight the Xixia people?" "What's wrong? Regardless of victory or defeat, the Western Army's attrition is inevitable. The victory of the Song Dynasty will be recorded in history.  It's all thanks to you as an emperor!" Gao Taotao said coldly: "He is just a minister after all! If he loses, it will damage his reputation, and it is such a serious mistake that he will be stationed in Chang'an and command the Western Army.  What?" "That's what mother said!" Zhao Xu said with a smile: "He made the excuse with the Xixia people, and he deserves it!" "How can he have the experience and strength to care about Bianjing when the Xixia people are in control?  His wife, children, and mother are all under our control!" Gao Taotao said earnestly, "We have plenty of time to plan and deal with it calmly. You should know what to do next, right?" "I know!" Zhao Xu then opened the third page.  I scanned the memorial of Wen Yanbo, the envoy of Xuanfu on Hebei Road, and my eyes suddenly lit up.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 626: I can¡¯t help myself

    Wen Jiyuan, the third son of Wen Yanbo, was Jinshi in the fifth year of Xining and ranked relatively high.  Originally, the starting point of new scholars in the Song Dynasty was relatively low, and their promotion was relatively slow.  But Wen Jiyuan was an exception. After a short internship at the Sansidu Branch, he rose to prominence.  Is Wen Jiyuan very talented?  Not necessarily, the main reason is because his father is Wen Yanbo.  Since the fall of Han Qi, Wen Yanbo has been promoted to the post of Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road. He is also a veteran of three dynasties, and his disciples and former officials are all over the world.  Zhao Xu wanted to be on guard against Wen Yanbo, but he also wanted to win over him. Showing kindness was undoubtedly a good way.  Wen Yanbo's status is already very high. It would be inappropriate to award him any more rewards. It would be feasible to bestow favors on his son.  At Wen Yanbo's current position, he is already at the top of the civil service, what else does he care about?  Don¡¯t you care about the descendants of Enyin?  Give his son a good future and he will naturally be grateful.  Zhao Xu had a good idea, so he directly promoted Wen Jiyuan to the Changping Division of Chang'an.  This position may seem inconspicuous, but it is actually very important.  In charge of grain storage, river transportation, labor and other aspects, which may seem ordinary, but they are all related to key points.  Especially grain storage, in ancient times when food was the most important thing for people, it is self-evident how important the relationship between grain is.  Wen Jiyuan's scope of authority also includes Changpingcang, which is a department closely related to the reform.  Zhao Xu also had another intention, which was to bring Wen Yanbo's son closer to the reform, thereby affecting Wen Xianggong's position, reducing some resistance and increasing some support.  It must be said that Zhao Xu¡¯s wishful thinking was very shrewd.  But in things in the world, plans often fail to keep up with changes. Zhao Zhao's sudden appearance made Chang'an extra special, and officials in Chang'an and even the entire northwest became more and more sensitive. ? Be straightforward.  It's about taking sides.  As the Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy, Wen Yanbo should be able to influence the Hebei Road army to a certain extent.  He was highly respected and had many disciples and former officials, so he played a decisive role in the struggle for the throne.  Wen Yanbo himself doesn¡¯t want to take sides early, so waiting and watching is the most reasonable option.  But the two protagonists in the fight don¡¯t think so.  Qin Wang Zhao Zhao certainly hopes that Wen Yanbo can stand on his side.  Zhao Xu had another idea. He believed that Wen Yanbo was his minister and should be absolutely loyal to him.  If he turns to Zhao Zhao, or even waits and hesitates, it is betrayal and disloyalty.  Zhao Xu has a suspicious character, and suspicion is inevitable.  Especially Wen Yanbo's son became an official in Chang'an.  He is very close to Zhao Xu, and can barely be regarded as a close minister.  Zhao Zhao used to have a close relationship with Wen Yanbo's sixth son, Wen Jifu, and also had contact with Wen Yanbo himself.  These behaviors that were once ordinary are now particularly eye-catching.  These days, he is worried about many officials in key positions. Wen Yanbo is the first to bear the brunt, and he has even considered it.  Should we find a reliable person to replace Wen Yanbo?  But the matter was serious, and I didn't dare to act rashly at the critical moment, but I still couldn't feel completely reassured.  At this moment, Wen Yanbo¡¯s memorial arrived!  After Zhao Xu saw it, his depressed mood suddenly improved a lot.  In the memorial, Wen Yanbo made it very clear that his son was not knowledgeable enough.  Morality and ability are simply not enough to take on big responsibilities.  After thanking the officials for their love, Wen Yanbo tactfully resigned on behalf of his son Wen Jiyuan.  Resign for your son!  Zhao Xu understood that Wen Yanbo was sending him a signal.  Wanting to use his son's resignation to draw a clear line with Zhao Zhao also means being loyal to him wholeheartedly.  Zhao Xu immediately felt relieved. It was really important for an important person like Wen Yanbo to settle down.  At least there is one less person to suspect, and the grateful situation of having no one available is somewhat alleviated.  Of course, Zhao Xu is not a fool, especially because he is suspicious and jealous.  Will subconsciously doubt everything.  Wen Yanbo wrote a memorial to resign for his son, does it mean that he will be loyal to him?  Zhao Xu is still skeptical about this. Maybe this is just a way for Wen Yanbo to protect himself and avoid the whirlpool. How could he know that retreat is not an advance?  What does he want to do?  Staying on the sidelines?  Or maybe he has some collusion with Zhao Zhao.  Want to end the relationship in a hurry? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? As a person in a higher and more powerful position, there is nothing pure about his actions.  Wen Yanbo's exact attitude remains to be determined.  As for the method of determination?  Zhao Xu looked at the memorial in his hand and smiled!  Wen Yanbo is anxious to show his loyalty, which is good!  Wen Jiyuan also happened to be in Chang'an, so he could get close contact with Zhao Zhao, which was very useful.  Zhao Xu pondered for a moment, and then gave instructions on the memorial, saying: "For approval of the secret memorial, send it to Wen Yanbo's office in Daming Mansion!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~ Naturally, the subordinates would not dare to neglect what the emperor has told them.  Immediately, fast horses were dispatched, passing through the post station, and quickly delivered the memorial to Daming Mansion.  Wen Yanbo¡¯s original plan was to let his sonHe himself resigned from office, but after thinking about it, he changed his mind.  It is better to come in person, so that the position can be clearly stated and the officials can feel more at ease.  ¡° Does this mean that we are completely on Zhao Xu¡¯s side?  Where is it so easy?  Wen Yanbo has been in the court for decades and has a clear view of this duel.  Zhao Xu is now the emperor, holding great power and taking the initiative.  However, the King of Qin has outstanding abilities, strong momentum, and good reputation among the people.  The two of them have to compete, and it's really hard to say who will win in the end.  ¡°At least it¡¯s too early to judge now.  In fact, deep down in his heart, Wen Yanbo was partial to Qin Wang Zhao Zhao.  Looking at the court in the past few years, Zhao Xu's actions are really not very good?  The reform brought the Song Dynasty into a mess, and many of their veterans were also driven out of Bianjing. In addition to supporting Wang Anshi's reform and attacking conservative officials like them.  The emperor's suspicion was very important. Wen Yanbo knew in his heart that Zhao Xu was worried that several of their highly respected veterans from the three dynasties would be too powerful and would ignore him!  There is some truth in doing this, but it is inappropriate to go too far.  For an emperor, mind is very important.  At this point, Zhao Xu is far behind.  It doesn¡¯t matter, as long as the Song Dynasty is safe and sound and can be prosperous and strong, it doesn¡¯t matter.  Even if there is a huge gap from prime minister to governor, they are used to it.  Between gains and losses, they have experienced the honor and disgrace of being unfazed.  They are also people with integrity and a sense of responsibility. In the face of national interests, what does a little personal honor and disgrace mean?  But Zhao Xu didn¡¯t do well and somewhat failed to live up to their expectations.  In particular, Wen Yanbo was very disappointed with Wang Anshi's reform. At first he said a few words, but later he kept hiding in place, which seemed to mean that he was out of sight.  If this continues, the Song Dynasty will inevitably decline, and its decline is inevitable.  Having been in the center for many years, Mr. Wen knew what the Song Dynasty was like.  Wang Anshi's "Notes on Nothing Happened in This Dynasty for a Hundred Years" is right. The Song Dynasty had already accumulated a lot of paralysis.  It is already gradually breaking out. If it is not rectified in time, an outbreak is inevitable.  The day of the outbreak was probably the end of the Song Dynasty.  Zhao Xu was very enthusiastic. He wanted to change this situation and revive the Song Dynasty.  But he chose the wrong way and was too eager for quick success.  If things go on like this, the decline of the Song Dynasty will not only be unstoppable, but will also accelerate.  Wen Yanbo was very anxious, but he had no choice. After all, the Song Dynasty belonged to the Zhao family, and Zhao Xu had the final say.  At this time, Zhao Zhao suddenly appeared.  Wen Yanbo has been paying attention to this person for a long time. He has good abilities and has accomplished many great things over the years.  Such a person can become a capable minister in governing the world. His talent will be beneficial to the Song Dynasty, but it can't change anything. The general trend is general. How much impact can an ordinary minister have?  But when he suddenly became the king of Qin from his status as a minister, it was different.  Emperor Renzong's biological son has the right to inherit the throne, and it is natural for him to take the throne.  According to the current reputation, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is popular.  Wen Yanbo was shocked and admired very much.  Especially inadvertently, the strength shown by Zhao Zhao showed that he had been planning for a long time and his methods were good.  The emperor¡¯s ability and quality determine the future of the dynasty to a certain extent.  If the King of Qin was in charge of the Song Dynasty Wen Yanbo had such thoughts, and he could see hope in Zhao Zhao.  Internally, he was very cautious about reform matters and would not hesitate to tell the truth in order to break up with Wang Anshi.  Protect the interests of the people.  To regulate the Yellow River, in order to seek justice for the people who died in vain, he did not hesitate to offend Han Qi and many other powerful people.  Cherishing the people and daring to do something are extremely valuable qualities.  Externally, he has extraordinary military talents.  In just one year, they opened up thousands of miles of territory for the Song Dynasty and successfully recovered the city of Lanzhou.  This is a feat that has never been achieved in the past few decades.  According to this rhythm, Northwest can still have greater edge skills.  Maybe one day in the future, the century-old pain in the Central Plains of Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures can be healed.  There is still the possibility that the Yanshan Barrier will return to the Song Dynasty, averting the disgrace of Taizong's Gaolianghe defeat in the past.  If this is possible, only Zhao Zhao can do it. Zhao Xu is powerless today.  Recovering Yanyun represents the future of the Song Dynasty to a certain extent, a hope of prosperity Although Wen Yanbo thought so in his heart, Wen Yanbo did not dare to act rashly.  It is unwise to take sides early when the situation is still unclear.  Although he is interested in the future of the Song Dynasty, he must consider himself and the interests of the Wen family when making any decision.  When he reaches this point, it is impossible for him to completely ignore himself and his family.  It¡¯s better to wait until the situation becomes clearer before making plans.  Even if you make the final decision, you must act in a low-key manner and strive to be prudent.  But the trouble is that his son went to Chang'an to watch, so he got involved early.  thinkAfter much deliberation, Wen Yanbo decided to resign in order to maintain a detached situation and wait and see before making a calm choice.  But Zhao Xu was unwilling to give him this opportunity. Seeing the Zhubi approval, Wen Yanbo smiled helplessly.  He wanted to work hard to leave the whirlpool, but the officials insisted on pushing him in. He couldn't help himself!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 627: Founding a Mansion and Building a Government Office

    Wen Yanbo was helpless, looking at the written reply with a bitter smile on his face.  Zhao Xu rejected his request to resign for his son, saying that he wanted Wen Jiyuan to stay in Chang'an and get close to Zhao Zhao.  The ultimate goal is to become his eyes and ears in Chang'an.  In a word, Wen Jiyuan is to be the spy next to King Qin to help him find out the news.  Wen Yanbo smiled bitterly, really not knowing what to say.  There is so much suspicion in the world today, it is really not easy to be an official under him. ?????????? Why do we need to put eyes and ears around King Qin?  It was clearly an attempt to put himself and his son into injustice, but it was also a temptation.  If you agree, you will be on a pirate ship and have to do things for him.  If you don't agree, it will be equivalent to siding with King Qin. At least Zhao Xu will think so, and all the previous efforts will be in vain.  If you agree, you can imagine the fate of yourself and your son once King Qin gains power in the future.  Why is it so pressing?  Don't you just want to leave the center of the whirlpool and avoid the temporary storm?  Why do you have to press so hard and let yourself get trapped?  "It's true that people are in the temple and can't help themselves!"  Faced with this counterproductive result, Wen Yanbo was a little distressed. How should he deal with it?  Totally leaning towards one side?  It is definitely unwise to make a choice so early.  Regarding the throne, any position is equivalent to a bet, and the price is the family's wealth and life. How can we not be cautious?  Are you comfortable on both sides?  Putting aside whether it can be done, the risk of sitting on the fence is also very high.  In the end, it would be the worst outcome if both sides were unhappy.  It¡¯s so difficult!  Wen Yanbo knew that it seemed understandable for Zhao Xu to do this.  But there is still some resentment in my heart.  He knew it clearly.  Following such a suspicious and jealous official.  There will be no good days.  This is just the beginning, the situation will be worse in the future, maybe Suddenly, Wen Xianggong thought a lot in his mind In fact, apart from this reason, Zhao Xu really wanted to develop Wen Jiyuan as his eyes and ears  .  Zhao Zhao has been operating in the northwest for more than a year and has installed many close associates.  There are not many people in Chang'an that he can trust. It is too obvious to arrange for people to go there at this time, and it will be easily noticed.  As for instigating rebellion.  Zhao Xu thought it was possible, but it would take a long time to choose a target and then take action, which would delay a lot of things.  If there are ready-made people who can use it, that would be the best.  This is possible for Wen Jiyuan, and Wen Yanbo's attitude proves that he is controllable and can be used for himself.  He also believes that Zhao Zhao must also want to win over important ministers like Wen Yanbo.  Then Wen Jiyuan's yamen status is very special, his abilities and qualifications are pretty good, and he is likely to be reused by Zhao Zhao.  Then came into contact with Zhao Zhao's inner circle.  Even if you can¡¯t find out the absolute secrets, you can at least get a lot of information about the northwest.  At that time, we can use Wen Jiyuan to try to instigate others to rebel Zhao Xu also sighed, it is not easy to place people in the northwest now.  With the King of Qin sitting in Chang'an, it is obviously superfluous to have a Shaanxi Road Xuanfu envoy.  Even if a minister is sent there, he will not be able to escape the fate of being ignored and will not have any substantive effect.  How can an ordinary minister compare with the King of Qin?  It can't be used as a containment at all.  It would make sense if it were a prince, but except for the King of Qin, there is no close clan fief in the northwest.  Zhao Xu regretted it so much. He had known better than to change his brother's title.  On a whim, I changed the title of my younger brother to King Yang. I regretted it so much!  If it is still King Yong (Feng/Xiang), then going to the northwest in the name of assistance can also play a role in containing Zhao Zhao.  What a pity, it¡¯s too late now!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The fifth day of May in the sixth year of Xining, the Dragon Boat Festival!  It happened to be the first birthday of Zhao Hong, the eldest son of King Qin, and it was exactly one year before the heavy rain in Bianjing and the black dragon rising into the sky.  King Zhao Zhao of Qin arrived in Chang'an on one day to fulfill Emperor Renzong's decree and take charge of the military and political affairs in the northwest.  Standing by the Qujiang Pool again, Zhao Zhao let out a sigh of relief.  When I arrived in Chang'an, I finally flew out of the Bianjing prison. The vast sky in the northwest was the big stage for my performance.  The performance must be exciting, which really puts some pressure on myself as a director and starring role.  In two months, the peach blossoms by the Qujiang Pool have withered, and the fruits have been conceived, and the harvest will be harvested soon!  I am looking forward to the ripening of the peaches, and I am even more looking forward to a big harvest.  Under the scorching sun, the willows are swaying, a gust of wind blows, the willows move with the wind, and the lake surface sparkles.  A large group of green lotus leaves in the distance dance with the wind, like a group ofDancers in black clothes dance gracefully.  The water hibiscus, either white or red, is dotted among the lotus leaves, which is really beautiful.  There is the Furong Garden. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it has been a beautiful place in Chang'an.  Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of him, Zhao Zhao asked softly: "Yu Xuan, Quchi is picturesque. How about building the palace here?"  Different, someone needs to take care of you in life.  Li Cheng is mainly responsible for close protection, military reporting and operational affairs.  Zhao Zhao needs someone to take care of his food, daily life, and other aspects of life, and outsiders will definitely be worried.  At Chai Minyan's insistence, Yu Xuan was specially brought here.  He and Ayun and his wife are loyal and can definitely be assured. They have been in the house for many years and have done things safely. They are extremely considerate people.  "Then you find someone to choose a site and start construction!" "Your Highness, I think" Yu Xuan hesitated before he started to speak.  Zhao Zhao looked back at Yu Xuan and said in a deep voice: "Tell me, there are no outsiders here, just say it!" "His Royal Highness has just arrived in Chang'an to stabilize the northwest border defense and fight against Xixia. At this time, people's hearts are still unstable  If we start building the palace at this time, will it be criticized by others? If it is used by someone with intentions, it will damage the reputation of His Highness" Yu Xuan paused slightly and said solemnly: "Please forgive me for being presumptuous.  "His Highness has great ambitions. The palace in Chang'an is just a temporary residence. His Highness's vision should be in Bianjing or Luoyang. Even if he intends to build Chang'an in the future, he should rebuild the Daming Palace instead of building the palace" "Humph" Zhao Zhaoxian!  He smiled and then said: "Yu Xuan, I really wronged you for not letting you study for the imperial examination." "I don't dare to take this responsibility. It is my blessing to be able to follow His Highness and serve His Highness!" Yu Xuan said: "  If it hadn't been for His Highness's rescue, my husband and I would have perished long ago. We will never be able to repay our kindness!" "You and Ayun are old people in the house, so don't let us go outside!" Zhao Zhao said: "I am happy.  It¡¯s great that you have such insight, are able to do things safely, and are able to speak out and give advice. You are thoughtful, strategic, and able to do things!¡± ¡°Thank you for your high praise, I really don¡¯t dare to accept it!¡± Yu Xuan said in a humble tone.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "There is no need to be modest. I was still a little hesitant at first, but now it seems that you are the candidate to be the chief historian of the palace!" That day at the Ancestral Temple, Zhao Xu announced in public that Zhao Zhao was the general of the auxiliary country and the founder of the palace.  Yitong three divisions.  Furthermore, the majestic King of Qin was already qualified to establish a government office. Now that he controlled the northwest, it was even more necessary to build a government office and staff it with subordinate officials.  He took this opportunity to create a team that was completely obedient to him, like a small court.  Since a government office is established, there must be corresponding subordinate officials.  The most important official in the palace is undoubtedly Chang Shi, who is equivalent to the secretary/chief of the King of Qin. He is not only an important staff member, but also handles related affairs for the prince.  This position is very important and usually must be filled by a trusted person, and must have a certain status and qualifications.  Yu Xuan has no problem with loyalty and is completely trustworthy.  But in terms of status and qualifications, he is far behind. After all, his background is not very good.  When he came to the northwest, he originally planned to be a personal follower.  Unexpectedly, the King of Qin promoted him and directly made him the chief historian of the palace.  Over the years, Yu Xuan has mainly handled some business and palace affairs in Zhao Zhao's mansion, but Yu Xuan is a scholar after all, and he has some thoughts of making contributions deep in his heart.  I thought it would never be possible. Although it was a pity, there was nothing to regret.  Unexpectedly, King Qin gave him this opportunity to regain his dream.  A poor scholar who failed to pass the imperial examination, a coward who almost committed suicide by drowning himself in a river, and a humble man who was born as a domestic servant, now has the opportunity to become the chief historian of the Prince of Qin's palace.  This is like flying up a branch and becoming a phoenix. Suddenly, the identity has grown by an unknown amount. This is an unprecedented opportunity.  From now on, in this three-acre land in the northwest, who will give yourself such a long history?  Even in the Song Dynasty, they were all respectable people. After all, the status of Chang Shi meant that he was the number one confidant of King Qin.  Now Zhao Zhao is the King of Qin, but Yu Xuan clearly knows the ability of his master, and it is very possible to aspire to the throne of the Ninth Five-Year Plan one day in the future.  It was precisely with this understanding that he rashly said those words just now.  Unexpectedly, the king of Qin was impressed. Today is a long history, so in the future, not only will he be a follower of the dragon, but he will also be the emperor's confidant. That will definitely have a limitless future.  Yu Xuan was very excited. This was a good job that would honor his ancestors and even go down in history. He immediately kowtowed and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will do my duty faithfully and handle the affairs of the palace well!" Yu Xuan did not refuse. There is no need for humility at this time.  He knew that what King Qin wanted to see more was a confident Chang Shi, and he was confident that he would do well, so he did not?Hesitantly agreed.  "Very good, don't let me down!" Zhao Zhao was very satisfied with Xuan's attitude.  "Yes! I will live up to His Highness's expectations!" "Find a place for me to live first!" Yu Xuan thought deeply and said, "Okay, I will first find a wealthy family near Qujiang Pond and buy the house as a temporary residence for Your Highness.  A place where you can stay without being extravagant and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Quchi. What do you think?" "Well, let's go do it!" As soon as Yu Xuan left, Li Cheng came over.  Zhao Zhao knew that he must have brought the latest news from Bianjing.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River, Chapter 628: The Spring Breeze Turns Green to the South Bank of the River

    "Your Highness, the latest news from Bianjing!" Li Cheng stood behind Zhao Zhao and reported softly.  "Tell me!" Zhao Zhao, who had been waiting for a long time, asked softly.  Li Cheng said softly: "Zhao Zhao was very calm about His Highness's departure. Judging from the news we have received so far, he did not become furious or angry. At least Zhao Zongsheng is safe and has not been reprimanded." "Oh?  Is that really true?" Zhao Zhao was very surprised by this result. With Zhao Xu's character, would it be strange not to be furious?  Why is he so calm?  The surprise also made him a little uneasy.  Zhao Xu¡¯s biggest weakness lies in his character, one is suspicious and the other is angry.  It was strange that he was uncharacteristically calm.  Zhao Zhao knew in his heart that Zhao Xu's ability and qualifications were not bad in themselves. If he calmed down and fought with him wholeheartedly, it would be very troublesome.  It's not that he's afraid of Zhao Xu, but that there won't be many opportunities to take advantage of him.  During the confrontation, there is not much advantage at all.  "How did you determine the cause of the Yongchang Mausoleum fire?" Zhao Zhao asked in a deep voice, somewhat worried about this.  That day, Taizu's mausoleum suddenly caught fire, which gave him an excellent opportunity to escape more calmly.  But in this way, the fire in Yongchang Mausoleum may be related to himself, which will give him the feeling of yellow mud in Barrow's crotch.  Although the charges were placed on the Xixia people in time, it did not necessarily solve the problem.  After all, the appearance of those Xixia people had some flaws and seemed a bit high-sounding. If Zhao Xu persisted and made some fuss about it, it would be a bit troublesome.  Setting fire to the tombs of ancestors is a serious crime of unfilial piety, if there are any rumors about it.  It will definitely have an impact on reputation.  "What the Xixia people did!" Li Chengdao said: "Zhao Xu ordered a strict investigation, and it turned out that it was the Xixia people who did it, and he also denounced the Xixia people for it. When the people heard about this, they were also filled with righteous indignation." "Zhao Xu really said that?" "  Yes, it is said that Zhao Zongsheng came to this conclusion the second day after returning to Bianjing, very quickly!" Hearing this answer, Zhao Zhao became even more uneasy.  Although such a characterization is a good thing, it can give the people an explanation and not cause any potential threat to their reputation.  Again, this is it.  Sending troops to attack Xixia is famous for its division.  Although it was a not very clever excuse, it was very easy to use. It didn't matter whether Xi Xia Cheng admitted it or not.  But Zhao Xu was so straightforward. In two days, it proved that he basically had no hesitation.  Why doesn't he cause trouble for himself?  Why are you still helping yourself like this?  Could it be that Zhao Xu was so confident? When did he become so calm?  So calm?  Yongchang Mausoleum caught fire.  Even if it makes a big fuss, it's just a minor trouble.  But the opponent suddenly became cautious, and he couldn't figure out the situation. This was a big trouble.  "Your Highness, maybe it's because of public opinion; after all, on the day of the Taimiao assassination, they blamed the Xixia people. When you said that in Luoyang, the news spread. There are some such rumors among the people themselves, and maybe Zhao Xu too  There is nothing you can do!" Li Cheng also felt that something was abnormal and made this conclusion.  "Maybe it's helpless, but it's also possible that we're going with the flow!" Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment and said: "In short, we must be careful. We must not underestimate our opponents at any time. There may be some changes in Zhao Xu, and this matter needs to be clarified; and  There is Gao Taotao, check if he is behind this matter. This woman is not simple." "Yes!" Li Cheng accepted the order happily.  "Is everything okay at home?" "Everything is okay, Your Highness, don't worry!" Li Cheng said: "The princess and the others must be celebrating the prince's first birthday at this moment!" "Well, Hong'er is one year old, but I can't be around." Zhao Zhao felt somewhat regretful.  .  "Your Highness, there is no need to regret, the overall situation is more important. There will be plenty of time to reunite in the future!" Li Cheng consoled him and said: "His Highness was worried about state affairs due to the invasion of Xixia, and hurried to the northwest to take charge of the overall situation. Public opinion praised His Highness a lot, but Zhao Xu did not blame His Highness.  Not only did he not embarrass the princess and the prince, but he also had a very good attitude. A few days ago, he gave the prince a gift for his first birthday, and the reward was very generous" "Hmph, it seems to be a success.  Be careful with Zhao Xu, the more good you are on the surface, the more fishy there is behind the scenes!" Zhao Zhao said solemnly: "I told Mr. Di to be careful at home." Being in Chang'an, my family members are all working in Bianjing.  , Zhao Zhao is particularly concerned about it.  Leaving the Yong'an Imperial Tomb this time, I felt a little uneasy in my heart, fearing that Zhao Xu would treat his family harshly under impulse.  Now he was relieved for the time being, but Zhao Xu's abnormal attitude made him a little uneasy.  I am even more worried that he may stab someone in the back, so I must be careful.  Li Chengdao: "Your Highness, don't worry, the Queen Mother and the Chief Minister are on the surface.Under the protection of the Lord, Zhao Xu did not dare to act rashly.  Secretly, Judge Dee sent the best experts in the sect to protect him, so he was safe and worry-free.  "    "That's good!  " "Gong Di said that he can definitely protect the safety of the princess and the prince, but he also has a small suggestion" Seeing that Li Cheng hesitated to speak, Zhao Zhao said in a deep voice: "Just say it!  " "Gong Di suggested that His Highness could have a few concubines in Chang'an and add a few more princes to make sure everything is safe!  "Li Cheng was very embarrassed to say what he said. At the same time, he carefully observed Zhao Zhao's expression for fear of offending King Qin's sensitive nerves. "I know!  "Zhao Zhao is calmer than he imagined, because he knows that Di Qing will never slack off because of this, and Bianjing will still go all out. Such a suggestion is just an insurance measure. He understands the truth, but he may not adopt it! It can be accepted in Chang'an  Concubine, but must not give birth in public. In that case, Zhao Xu will be more suspicious. He will feel that the weight of his wife and children as hostages in Bianjing will be reduced, which will affect their safety. Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment.  : "I have appointed Yu Xuan as the chief historian of the palace, and I will leave it to him to preside over the opening of the palace and the establishment of the government office.  " "Yes, I will fully cooperate.  " "Well, we still have a big thing to do right now. We have to patrol the northwest and take the opportunity to meet with officials from various places to appease people's hearts.  "For Zhao Zhao, this is the top priority. "Well, Zhao Xu put the blame for the fire in Yongchang Mausoleum on the Xixia people. The edict of the conquest will definitely arrive soon, and His Highness just used this excuse to go on patrol!  " "That's right!  Zhao Zhao said softly: "Before starting a war, it is important to stabilize people's hearts.  As for the war against Xixia, it should be launched after preparations are complete. This war is related to the overall situation and must be done with caution.  "    "yes!  "Li Chengdao: "By the way, there is something important that I almost forgot.  " "What's the matter?  " "Your Highness, Zhao Xu has issued an order to re-activate Wang Anshi!  "    "oh?  Seriously?  " "Yes, the whole court is shocked. The imperial edict may have arrived in Jiangning at this moment.  " "Interesting, now there is something exciting to watch!  "Zhao Zhao smiled, this is probably the best news he heard today. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~ Taxes were reduced, finances were tight, and the effect of the reform was getting worse. Zhao Xu was very angry about this. He had doubts about the ability of Lu Huiqing, the political advisor. In order to change the status quo, he thought of replacing Wang Anshi.  He came back to take charge of the overall situation. In his opinion, the situation had been good when Wang Anshi was here in the past few years. Now he was asked to come back to turn the tide and change the unfavorable situation. Furthermore, Zhao Zhao's sudden rise also made Zhao Xu very uneasy. He was anxious.  It is necessary to strengthen a reliable force. The New Party is the core force, and Wang Anshi is the most qualified and suitable person who can integrate the New Party and play its role. More importantly, Wang Anshi is trustworthy and available.  Man! Over the past few years, the relationship between the emperor and his ministers has been close. Wang Anshi will definitely repay this kindness. The cooperation between the emperor and his ministers was also good in the past. The most important thing is that Wang Anshi and Zhao Zhao are stubborn.  It is difficult for a person to change his attitude once he has a disagreement with someone. In other words, it is impossible for him to turn to the side of King Qin. For Zhao Xu, it was completely wrong to demote Wang Anshi to Jiangning.  It was due to the pressure of the drought. Nowadays, things have changed, and there is no resistance to using Wang Anshi again. Therefore, after several days of planning, Zhao Xu directly summoned the prefect of Jiangning.  Wang Anshi entered Bianjing and became prime minister again, presiding over the reform. The imperial edict was quickly sent to Jiangning. When Wang Anshi received the edict, he was very excited. Although he was dozens of years old and a stable man, Wang Anshiqi could not restrain his excitement.  I have been looking forward to this day for a long time! When he came back from Bianjing, he wrote, "The spring breeze is green again on the south bank of the river. When will the bright moon shine on me again?"  "Just looking forward to another chance to get back up and complete the unfinished business. For more than a year, he worked conscientiously in Jiangning Mansion, but deep down in his heart, he still longed to return to Bianjing as soon as possible. He is not greedy for power, he cares about  It is always the cause of reform. Wang Anshi told Emperor Zhao Xu before the reform that he had no choice but to leave Bianjing.  , is afraid of changes in nature, which shows that he is a materialist person. How can he be convinced to demote him and drive him out of Bianjing for such a high-sounding reason? Therefore, he has never been more determined to recover.  He believes that reform is wrong. In his view, there are still many opportunities for reform.??'s reform measures have not yet been implemented and will wait until all are implemented.  Everything will change, and it takes time for reforms to be successful.  In this process, you must endure rumors and misunderstandings.  The more times this happens, the less you can retreat!  Wang Anshi hopes that the officials will wake up and give themselves another chance.  A year of anticipation has finally come true.  Although it is already May, Wang Anshi feels like he is enjoying the spring breeze!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 629: Panic

    Wang Anshi was excited to be the prime minister again.  Without any excuses, he readily accepted the imperial edict from Emperor Zhao Xu and immediately set out to take office.  From Jiangning to Bianjing, the most comfortable way of transportation is to take the waterway, from Jiangning down the river to Guazhou.  Then go north from Hangou and enter Bianjing through the Bianshui Canal.  The boat ride is comfortable but takes a long time.  It is faster to take a carriage by land, but to ensure a certain level of comfort, it usually takes eighteen days, but this time, Wang Anshi only took seven days.  Wang Xianggong, who is already in his fifties or sixties, still has sharp legs and feet, far better than many young people.  It took seven days to complete the eighteen-day journey, and he completely ignored the hardships of the carriage and horses, which shows the urgency in his heart.  For this alone, Wang Anshi was immediately criticized.  Some people say that he is greedy for power and is so impatient to take up his post. This is not because he is loyal to the king, but because he is eager to seize power.  For this reason, some people wrote a letter to impeach Wang Anshi, but Emperor Zhao Xu completely ignored it.  On the contrary, Wang Anshi's arrival so quickly was just in line with his wishes. There were many problems in the political affairs of the Song Dynasty, and the matter was urgent and could not be delayed for a moment.  The sooner Wang Xianggong comes, the better. Zhao Xu has good expectations for him and hopes Wang Xianggong can surprise him.  Wang Anshi himself didn't care at all about such rhetoric. The stubborn Wang Xianggong firmly believed that he was doing the right thing and was not afraid of what others said.  Go your own way and let others tell you. This motto was implemented most thoroughly by Mr. Wang.  He rushed to Bianjing in a hurry, not for power!  Was Wang Anshi ever greedy for power?  What he cares about is reform.  It¡¯s already May, a time when the economy is in stasis, and the implementation of the Green Crops Law is a critical time, so how can we delay it?  The earlier you arrive, the sooner you can start implementing it.  Share the worries of the officials earlier.  Of course, Wang Anshi, who came in a hurry, also realized a situation. When he entered Bianjing this time, things were scary and not simple.  Not only because he has been reprimanded in the past, but he will inevitably have to be careful about things after becoming prime minister again.  Being constrained.  At the same time, the situation in the court has become more complicated.  Now the battle in the Great Song Dynasty is no longer simply between the new party and the old party, but also involves the struggle between the current officials and Qin Wang Zhao Zhao.  Zhao Zhao returned to the royal family and was crowned King of Qin. The whole country was shocked, and Wang Anshi naturally heard the news.  He was shocked at first.  At the same time, I feel relieved.  After all, he also came from the Renzong Dynasty and respected and loved Song Renzong very much.  It is a good thing that he can have a biological son and have a bloodline inheritance. I believe Emperor Renzong's soul in heaven will be very pleased.  But the next series of things made Wang Anshi a little worried.  Zhao Zhao became the king of Qin.  Want to control the military and political power in the northwest?  Emperor Renzong¡¯s last decree?  Wang Anshi shook his head gently. He also came from that era and had a deep understanding of the turmoil among the crown princes in the Renzong Dynasty.  Emperor Renzong would never have such a will, besides!  Even if it is relayed by the Empress Dowager, its authenticity cannot be easily questioned.  But according to the country¡¯s rules and regulations, any edict that is not written in black and white cannot be regarded as an imperial edict.  But at the insistence of the Empress Dowager.  It was eventually implemented.  Wang Anshi had served as Zhizhigao and prime minister. He knew very well that the emergence of King Qin would shake the throne of the current official family.  Judging from the current situation, King Qin is a man with strategy and ambition, and he definitely has intentions for the throne.  Now that the King of Qin has taken control of the northwest, and is in Chang'an, confronting the current officials, the Song Dynasty will inevitably be in turmoil.     How did that happen?  In this matter, Wang Anshi's attitude is a different kind of contradiction.  First of all, he believed that King Qin was the biological son of Emperor Renzong.  But at that time he was living among the people.  Since Emperor Renzong was not around when he died, it was reasonable for Zhao Zongshi to succeed him as his adopted son, and it was correct from a legal and etiquette perspective.  Even if King Qin comes back now, it cannot change the fact that Zhao Zongshi is the elder brother.  The elders and younger ones were in order, and the elder brother passed away.  When your nephew succeeds to the throne, as an imperial uncle, you should surrender and fully assist your nephew.  In his opinion, the current Song Dynasty simply cannot withstand the hardships.  From this point of view, he strongly disagreed with Qin King Zhao Zhao's ambitions and some related practices.  Now that the Song Dynasty is suffering from internal and external troubles, it is time to work together and not fight among ourselves.  But at the same time, Wang Anshi saw hope in King Qin, an expectation to fulfill his dream.  Wang Anshi had great ambitions. When Zhao Xu said he wanted to be Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, he rejected it and ignored Li Shimin.  He has always had an idea deep in his heart that reform to enrich the country and strengthen the army has a purpose.  One day, the old realm of Han and Tang Dynasties will be restored.  Restore the vast territory of that time and restore the glory of the imperial dynasty at that time.  He had a plan for this!  The first step is to recover Hehuang and cut off the right arm of Xixia; then defeat Xixia, regain the northwest and cut off the right arm of the Liao Kingdom; and then use all our strength to deal with the Liao Kingdom.  regainIt expanded the Sixteenth Prefecture and pushed the border of the Song Dynasty further north.  If possible, it would not be a bad idea to drink horses in Beihai or seal the wolf as his Xu.  Zhao Xu adopted Wang Anshi's suggestion. Wang Shao was the initial executor, and the target was He Huang.  However, when it was first implemented, Zhao Zhao was in charge.  Facts have proved that Zhao Zhao did a wonderful job.  In just one year, half of Hehuang was captured.  Although it is only half of it, it is a strategic location.  The most useful thing in the entire Hehuang area is the lower reaches of the Huangshui River, especially Qingtang City, which has reached strategic significance.  And it took much less time than expected and the price paid was small. It was a huge success.  This greatly shortened the time to fight Xixia and provided many more conveniences.  In particular, Zhao Zhao successfully captured Lanzhou, which made the battle against Xixia much more convenient. He already had an advantageous position and had an unprecedented good start.  Wang Anshi believes that with the King of Qin's ability, he will go all out and given time, it is entirely possible to destroy Xixia. It is only a matter of time. ? Then his grand wish may come true, which is something worth being happy about and worth looking forward to.  But the contradictory relationship between the King of Qin and the current officials is really disturbing!  The Song Dynasty was completely unable to unify its internal forces and cooperate sincerely.  In this case, according to the current rhythm, what is the final result?  The external war may fail, and internally it may drag down the Song Dynasty's finances, making the internal affairs a mess.  Especially reforms, if there is competition for the throne, they will inevitably be blocked or even die.  Qin King Zhao Zhao clearly opposed the reform, which made Wang Anshi most helpless.  With internal affairs unstable, how could the Song Dynasty be prosperous and strong?  At the same time, it will also give foreign enemies an opportunity to take advantage of it.  The Song Dynasty may continue to decline, or even fall apart amid internal strife Wang Anshi's mood is such a contradiction, which is slightly different from other people's contradictions.  He very much hopes that the current officials and the King of Qin can shake hands and make peace and cooperate with each other.  But we also know that this possibility is very, very slim.  He is unwilling to take sides on this matter.  Wang Anshi was not greedy for power, so there was no speculation. He just wanted to do his own thing well and fulfill his duties for the Song Dynasty.  It¡¯s not up to you to decide on royal matters. Even if you are worried, there is nothing you can do about it!  Who would have thought that a servant in Jiangning Mansion would be the biological son of Emperor Renzong, become the King of Qin, and be so capable?  Speaking carefully, the current situation of the Song Dynasty is also related to me.  What would be the result if I didn't introduce him to the officials and didn't let him participate in the investigation of the murder of the Liao envoy?  Maybe, this is God¡¯s will to trick people!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wang Anshi returned to Bianjing and became prime minister again.  The Song Dynasty was shaken, and the old party officials were very uneasy.  In the past few years, the extent of the official's favor towards Wang Anshi, the struggle between the new party and the old party, and the impact of the reform on the Song Dynasty?  They all know what's going on.  To a certain extent, Wang Anshi is like a nightmare figure to them.  Last year, I finally took advantage of the drought to drive him out of Bianjing with a picture of "Refugees Dying from Hungry". I didn't expect him to come back so soon.  In this case, there will definitely be variables in the reform.  The advantages that the old party finally gained may be in vain.  The Song Dynasty didn¡¯t know how to make it even more chaotic?  How many people want to be demoted?  Therefore, old party officials generally have no good impression of Wang Anshi.  Especially the fact that he rushed to Bianjing within seven days was even more unsettling.  Officials of the old party also used various methods to impeach and oppose, but to no avail.  The official family had never spoken out before, but now they continue to support Wang Anshi as always.  Wang Anshi is Prime Minister again, and taking control of power is the inevitable trend and cannot be stopped!  The old party officials were just depressed, but two people in Bianjing City were restless.  One is Zheng Xia, who used a picture and risked his life to pull Wang Anshi down from the position of prime minister.  It was inevitable for Wang Anshi to hate himself. He originally thought that he would never improve in his relegated position.  Unexpectedly, he would return to Bianjing so quickly and be the prime minister again.  So, will he spare himself?  In the final analysis, Zheng Xia was just a humble little person. The reason why he was able to bring down Wang Anshi was because of the support of hundreds of officials.  To put it bluntly, he only became the forward representative by accident, but it was actually the result of the combined efforts of hundreds of officials.  Now times have changed, and he has become a small figure again, without the support and protection of officials.  Isn¡¯t it easy for Mr. Wang to deal with him?  Therefore, as soon as I heard Wang Anshi¡¯s return to BianAfter hearing the news, Zheng Xia was in a state of intense panic.  what to do?  After half a day of panic, Zheng Xia thought of his friend Xu Rong, maybe he would have some good ideas!  When Zheng Xia hurried out, Lu Huiqing was wandering around in her house.  Wang Anshi is back, and so fast!  Before this, the official family had no communication with him at all.  After Wang Anshi comes back, will his status be affected?  Not only that, in the past year, he really didn't respect Wang Anshi, and he was also very unfriendly to Wang Yu.  Now that Wang Anshi is back, what is his situation

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 630 The Neglected Talent

    Wang Yu is in a good mood these days!  My father returned to Bianjing and became prime minister again. The Wang family's former power and glory returned.  This year, Wang Yu¡¯s life was difficult.  First, he stayed on the sickbed for more than half a year, and then started to improve at the beginning of the sixth year of Xining.  The physical pain was nothing but the psychological blow that made him uncomfortable.  During this period, Mr. Wang Yu finally realized the warmth and warmth of human relationships.  I understand what it means to leave the tea in a cold state and the world in a hot and cold state.  In the past, my father was the prime minister, and there was an endless stream of people coming to visit me. The Wang family was like a bustling house.  He, the prince, is a central figure wherever he goes, and is highly respected. There are countless people who fawn over him.  But since Zheng Xia presented "Pictures of Refugees Dying from Hungry" and impeached his father, those who wanted to follow the trend have stayed away from the Wang family.  When his father was demoted to Jiangning, the Wang family became even more deserted and no one cared about him.  He had been ill for a long time, and few people came to visit him.  Even his father's former students did not care about their friendship at all.  When he recovered from his illness and went out, he was no longer respected and complimented by everyone.  Even his colleagues in Tianzhang Pavilion were usually alienated from him, and their attitude took a turn for the worse.  They were all people who wanted to follow the trend, and Wang Yu felt indignant.  The arrogant and noble young master was suddenly penniless. Everyone shunned him and even looked down upon him. How could the arrogant Wang Yu swallow his breath?  Every day I go home angry and depressed, which makes my already thin body even weaker.  It was not until the past few days that the official decree came down and his father became prime minister again, that Wang Yu breathed a sigh of relief and felt much better.  The Wang family is once again bustling with people.  Especially New Party officials.  and his father's former students.  Rushing to visit.  It's obvious what the intention is.  Wang Yun¡¯s attitude towards these people who follow the trend of the people is just the same - not see you!  "When the Wang family was depressed, you all stayed away from each other. You were so cold and cold, and you ignored the friendship that you have shared for many years.  Now that my father is rich, they are fawning over him again!  Hum.  How can it be that easy?  Although Wang Yu clearly understood the sophistication of human nature, he was still arrogant.  Today, he really doesn't want to see the ugly faces of these people.  When Wang Anshi arrived, Wang Yu told the truth.  "Father, they are all a group of villains who follow the trend of others. When my father was framed, they didn't think about rescuing him. When my father was in trouble, now that my father has been re-employed by the government, they come back to fawn over him. It's really disgusting.  ¡­¡± After hearing his son¡¯s complaint, Wang Anshi could probably imagine his situation over the past year.  But with the performance of his students and subordinates, he had no intention of saying anything more.  He just sighed softly: "They also have their own helplessness, please be more tolerant!" "Father!" Wang Yu wanted to say something more, but Wang Anshi waved his hand. There was no helplessness in his heart.  At the same time, he also had some doubts about his own vision, Zhao Zhao's change of heart, Zheng Xia's betrayal, the students' indifferencethe combination of these phenomena made Wang Anshi somewhat doubtful. Could it be that he really didn't know people well?  "Yuanze, these times are different from the past. Although my father has gained the trust of the government again, I still feel that things will be more difficult to handle this time I feel like I am walking on thin ice. So, as a father, you need to be careful, and you should also be cautious.  "Wang Anshi has always doted on his son. He knew that Wang Yu was very arrogant and even a little arrogant before.  But this time, he felt the need to give his son a warning.  "Yes!" In front of his father, Wang Yu could only be obedient.  At this time, family members came to report: "Lu Shenzheng is visiting!" "It's Jifu, please come quickly!" When Wang Yu heard that Lu Huiqing was visiting, a smile appeared on his face.  "Young man, it's better not to see my father again!" Wang Yu got angry when he heard Lu Huiqing's name.  "Why did you say that?" Wang Anshi was a little surprised. He didn't expect his son to have such an attitude.  "Father, today is different from the past. Today's Lu Shenzheng is no longer the Lu Huiqing he used to be. It's better to be careful!" Wang Yu reminded his father earnestly.  "Oh, I got it!" Wang Anshi looked at his son's determined expression, thoughtfully, and said after a moment: "Invite him in!" "Father, my son is not feeling well and it is inconvenient to see outsiders. Please leave now!"  In the changing world, Wang Yu felt that the changes in Lu Huiqing were the most obvious.  Ever since he became the Councilor for Political Affairs, Lu Huiqing's attitude towards him has changed, and he has almost never visited the Wang family again.  I went to visit many times but was turned away.  At first, he really thought that Lu Huiqing was busy with government affairs, but gradually he realized that was not the case.  From the polite refusal to the obvious rejection, Wang Yu clearly noticed the changes in Lu Huiqing.  Not only that, he also deliberately downplayed his father's status and influence in the new party, cultivated power vigorously, and wanted to take the power of the reform as his own.  In Wang Yu's view, the former Lu Huiqing deliberately concealedWith sharpness and intention, this person is actually a villain with ulterior motives.  Now that his father is back, can he accept it calmly?  I don¡¯t know what conspiracy will be hatched behind the scenes.  Wang Yu felt that it was necessary to remind his father that he must be careful about Lu Huiqing.  When necessary, he doesn't mind dealing with this person and letting him have a taste of the harshness of the world.  Lu Huiqing had no choice but to visit the Wang family. No matter how unhappy he was, it was an unchangeable fact that Wang Anshi would become prime minister again.  Participation in political affairs can only be under the prime minister, and Wang Anshi is his teacher. In an era where etiquette and filial piety are important, respecting teachers and respecting morality is a virtue. When the teacher returns, it is necessary to visit him.  Of course, only he himself knows how much he is sincere.  This time, he also wanted to communicate with Wang Anshi to see if he could ease the relationship and make his current situation less embarrassing.  At the same time, it is also a test to test Wang Anshi's attitude towards himself and some of his plans.  Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you find a breakthrough and find a surprising way to win.  The scene of the meeting was similar to what I imagined. They exchanged simple greetings and left after a brief conversation.  Wang Anshi was still so meticulous, cautious and serious. He only asked a few questions about the status of the reform in the past year, and said nothing else.  When Lu Huiqing came out of Wang's house, she already knew what was going on.  Wang Anshi's attitude lacked a trace of the former kindness, and it seemed that the relationship between them would never return to the past.  Wang Yu claimed to be ill and disappeared today, maybe he was expressing his dissatisfaction to himself, maybe he said something to Wang Anshi Lu Huiqing was well aware of Wang Anshi's favor and doting on his son, so things would inevitably become a little troublesome Relaxation  It is impossible. Since the day when he became the political advisor, he and Wang Anshi have been on opposite sides. It is impossible to coexist. The result can only be him without me, me without him Lu Huiqing did not  Before he was in a hurry to go home, he remembered that his friend Zhang Dun had returned from Huguang, and decided to visit and connect with him.  Lu Huiqing knew very well this person's abilities and his position in the new party.  If you can be on good terms with him, your situation will be much better during the fight against Wang Anshi Only when we arrived did we find out that Zhang Dun had gone to the palace to meet the saint.  well!  Lu Huiqing sighed and changed his route to meet another friend, Shu Dan!  He knows very well that his current situation is either to win a head-on confrontation with Wang Anshi.  Either take a shortcut, and the so-called shortcut is to be lucky enough to be the king.  The official Zhao Xu summoned Wang Anshi back, not necessarily because he didn't trust him, but because he was dissatisfied with himself on the reform affairs.  This is not important, Lu Huiqing knows what the official family cares about most now.  As long as you can do what he likes and help him solve his serious problems, it will be easy to become the emperor's favorite again.  When the officials relied more on themselves than Wang Anshi, the outcome of this confrontation became clear.  Time waits for no one, Lu Huiqing decided to make preparations early!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhao Xu has also been in a good mood these days. Wang Anshi is back, and there are people to help with reform and government affairs.  Dealt with it.  Zhang Dun is also back, and he has another available talent on hand.  Zhang Dun, a native of Fujian, was a Jinshi in the second year of Renzong Jiayou's reign. He was a member of the Dragon and Tiger List in the second year of Jiayou's reign, known as the first in the thousand-year imperial examination.  Among the Jinshi that year, the ten most outstanding ones, including Su Shi, Su Che, and Zeng Gong, were called the "Ten Sons of Jiayou", and Zhang Dun was one of them.  But there is an episode. Although Zhang Dun passed the Jinshi examination in the second year of Jiayou, his nephew Zhang Heng was the top scholar.  As a result, his uncle's face was dull and he left in shame.  Later, he took the imperial examination again and entered the Jia Section before entering the official career.  In his early years, Zhang Dun was just a small Shang/Luoling, but he was lucky enough to meet two Bo Le.  Ouyang Xiu appreciated his talent and transferred him to Jixianyuan. The position may be insignificant, but this place is extraordinary.  You should know that the bachelors of Jixian Hall (yuan) and the bachelors of Zhaowen Hall are both prime ministers.  But Prime Minister Jixian is the first prime minister, and Prime Minister Zhaowen is the secondary prime minister.  It can be seen from this that the treatment and future of Jixianyuan can be bad?  Zhang Dun's luck was really good. A few years later, he was appreciated by another person, and he became very prosperous. This person was none other than Prime Minister Wang Anshi.  Wang Anshi believed that Zhang Dun was a good talent, with both civil and military skills. He even praised him more than Wang Shao, who was managing the Xihe River. He once said: "The rich and powerful strategy will defeat Wang Shao."  In terms of reform, Zhang Dun also appreciated and supported the new law, so he was highly appreciated by Wang Anshi, who promoted him many times and recommended him to Zhao Xu.  Later, there was a fire in the Third Division. Everyone else was panicked, but Zhang Dun remained calm and commanded people to put out the fire.  This move happened to be seen by Zhao Xu who was watching the fire from the imperial tower. He thought that this person could be of great use and appointed him as the third envoy for a time.  But soon after, Zhao Xu assigned him another important mission - to visit Jinghu/North Road and appease many tribes in the southwest.  ChapterHe has done a very good job. Over the past few years, he has put down some rebellions and stabilized the forty-five states in the southwest. He has made outstanding achievements.  Because he is away from home all year round, many people ignore him.  It was not until recently that Zhang Dun returned to Bianjing and was summoned to the palace before his butt was even hot.  Because Emperor Zhao Xu discovered one of his strengths, he appointed him to another position.  (To be continued)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 631, The Su Brothers

    King Zhao Zhao of Qin has been very busy recently. After two days of rest, he handed over the affairs of Chang'an to Chief Shi Yuxuan and went out for inspection.  The euphemistic name to the outside world is to inspect the armaments of various states, but in fact it is to meet with the generals and officials of each state to appease people's hearts.  Although Guanlong is such a big place, it would take a lot of time to travel from one state to one county. Zhao Zhao currently does not have this time at all.  Therefore, they go to key places and then summon officials from nearby states and counties to meet.  Judging from the current situation, the attitude of the officials is not bad. After all, the King of Qin and the official family have not publicly broken up.  As for the issue of obeying orders, although they are court officials, the emperor is far away from the mountain and their immediate boss, the King of Qin, is right next to them, so the officials all know what they are doing.  Zhao Zhao also knew that it was impossible to get all these people to pledge their loyalty to the death in a moment.  As long as they don't hold him back and don't secretly communicate with Zhao Xu about the music, that's all.  The most important thing is the generals who lead the troops. These people themselves have a close relationship with Zhao Zhao, and the meeting is mainly to appease people's hearts.  Give comfort in person and promise future benefits, so as to truly return to your heart.  It took almost a month to walk around Yaozhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, and Qinzhou. In early June, Zhao Zhao returned to Chang'an from Qinzhou and passed through Fengxiang. He decided to visit his friend Su Shi instead.  When Su Shi heard that King Qin had arrived, he immediately came to greet him.  Regardless of the issue of sides, now that he is an official in Fengxiang, the King of Qin is his immediate boss, so he must be treated with special respect.  Furthermore, he and Zhao Zhao have been friends for many years. Even though their identities are different now, their friendship is still there after all.  "See the King of Qin!" Seeing Zhao Zhao, although Su Shi is a free and easy man, it can be seen that when he saw Zhao Zhao.  Still inevitably a little cautious.  After all, it¡¯s a year apart.  When we met again, we were already different.  "Zizhan, there is no need to be polite. I haven't seen you for a year. How are you?" Zhao Zhao smiled, as approachable as ever.  Su Shi smiled and said: "Thanks to Emperor Renzong, I was lucky enough to come to Fengxiang back then. I expanded the Yinfeng Pond, and now it's a good time to enjoy the cool air!" In the sixth year of Renzong Jiayou's reign, Su Shi was transferred to Fengxiang Mansion as a signing judge, and he served as an official here for several years.  Now it is the second time to serve as official Fengxiang.  However, the position changed from signing to prefecture.  There was originally a lake here in Fengxiang, originally named Yinfengchi. Legend has it that in the first year of King Wen of Zhou Dynasty, a phoenix flew over and he drank water here, so it got its name.  By the Song Dynasty, it had become silted and dilapidated.  After Su Shi took office, he introduced water from Fenghuang Spring in the west of the city into the pond, dredged and expanded it, planted willows and lotus roots, and built several pavilions, making it one of the beautiful places in Fengxiang.  "Is Su Zizhan talking about East Lake?" "King Qin knows?" Su Shi was flattered.  Because Yinfengchi is not far from the east gate of Fengxiang, it is called East Lake by the locals.  The majestic King of Qin.  It's really surprising that I know about the lake in such a small place.  Is it possible that King Qin pays much attention to him?  How could Zhao Zhao not know about Fengxiang East Lake?  When I was in college in my previous life, my roommate was from Fengxiang. I often mentioned the beautiful scenery of the East Lake expanded by Su Dongpo.  Therefore, Zhao Zhao always kept it in mind, but never had time to visit.  Unexpectedly, by chance, he happened to come to Fengxiang at this time and space, and was accompanied by Su Shi himself.  Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "I heard that East Lake is picturesque, and I just wanted to go sightseeing!" "I just wanted to have a banquet in East Lake. I can enjoy lotus flowers by the lake, and the breeze is gentle. It is a good place to cool off in summer." Su Shi was naturally happy.  Yes, East Lake was expanded and renovated by himself. It is an honor for King Qin to be so interested!  The group of people soon arrived at East Lake. When they looked around, they saw rippling blue waves, swaying willows on the shores of the lake, numerous strange stones, clusters of green bamboos, exquisitely laid out pavilions and pavilions, and simple and elegant architecture.  Lotus flowers were in full bloom, dotting the lake, and the scenery was infinitely beautiful.  The willows planted more than ten years ago have grown up, and thousands of willow silks are hanging down, rippling in the breeze, with a hint of coolness in their softness.  People say that the water of the West Lake and the willows of the East Lake are indeed well-deserved.  With Su Shi's taste, the design is naturally not bad. It can be said that it is a small bridge with flowing water, a winding path leading to a quiet place, and unique craftsmanship.  In mid-June, the lotus flowers in the lake are in full bloom. As we walk along, the faint fragrance is refreshing, especially when a gust of wind blows, the wind blows the lotus leaves, and the lotus flowers turn red in the sun, which is even more beautiful.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "The lotus leaves touching the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red. Such scenery can also be seen in East Lake!" These two lines of poems were written by Zhao Zhao during a banquet at West Lake one day when they were both in Hangzhou.  Su Shi clearly remembered what Zhao had done. King Qin was reminiscing with himself!  Su Shi laughed and said: "Yes, it's just that the East Lake is slightly smaller than the West Lake!" Zhao Zhao also found it funny. Su Shi's life as an official was really not very good. Of course, he didn't say much about his poems and articles. Another thing worthy of praise is the scenery.  Attraction.  West Lake Sudi in Hangzhou, West Lake in Yingzhou, Fenghu and Pinghu in Huizhou, Chibi in Huangzhou, and East Lake in Fengxiang, these beautiful and historic sites inherited are all related to Su Shi.??? closely related.  Just because of his own appearance, Su Shi's development trajectory has quietly changed.  Now I am afraid that he will never be able to go to Huangzhou or Huizhou again, and I am afraid that he will not even have the title of Dongpo layman.  Classics like "Niannujiao? Chibi Nostalgia" and "Shui Tiao Ge Tou? When will the bright moon come" are probably gone.  It is a pity that some literary classics are missing, but if it can change Su Shi's bleak fate in the second half of his life, it is not a good thing.  A literary giant of a generation, a rare talent for a century, why bother him so much? ???????????????????????????????????????????????? "It is indeed smaller. Even the Qujiang Pool in Chang'an is not as good as the West Lake in Hangzhou, but it is better to be small. It is more elegant in its small size." Zhao Zhao came all the way and was full of praise for the scenery of East Lake.  Su Shi smiled and said: "I set up a bottle of wine in the Junzi Pavilion to catch the wind and wash away the dust for the King of Qin. Your Highness, please move!" The Junzi Pavilion is located in the middle of the West Lake, and is connected to the shore by a small bridge.  The location of the pavilions is very precise. The lake is cleverly divided into three parts. Pavilions are scattered all around, and between the banks and rivers, weeping willows, green bamboos, flowers and trees complement each other, which is wonderful.  The guards all stayed on the shore, guarding the only small bridge. Li Cheng followed as a personal guard and entered the Junzi Pavilion together with Su Shi.  It was noon at this time and it was very hot, but it was extremely cool in the Junzi Pavilion.  The breeze blows, bringing the coolness and moisture of the lake. It is really an excellent place to escape the summer heat.  "Zizhan knows how to enjoy it!" Zhao Zhao praised him repeatedly after the three of them sat down.  Su Shi laughed and said: "The King of Qin is ridiculous. As a minister, you must be loyal to the king. You must complete your official duties and manage the civil affairs of a state before you dare to play and enjoy a moment. How dare you abandon the public affairs for private purposes and settle for nothing?"  Enjoyment? On weekdays, more people from Fengxiang come to this East Lake. Today, I know that His Highness is here, so I cleared the reserved ones. " "It is the duty of a minister to be loyal to the king. Zizhan said it right, it is true!"  After Zhao finished speaking, he seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and was silent.  Su Shi suddenly realized that King Qin was actually asking himself, so-called loyalty to the king, which king is he?  Is it the current official family or His Highness the King of Qin?  For a moment, Su Shi was a little silent.  It was true that he had a good relationship with Zhao Zhao, and it was true that he was an official in the northwest. However, regarding the battle between the official family and the King of Qin, Su Shi actually did not want to participate.  Throughout Su Shi's life, his position and achievements in the court were not as good as those of his younger brother Su Che.  He is a talented and learned man, but not a good politician.  On the issue of Wang Anshi's reform, Su Shi did have a clear attitude, and the ups and downs in the second half of his life were closely related to this.  But regarding the battle for the throne, he didn't want to have any attitude.  In his opinion, as a minister of the Song Dynasty, he only needed to be loyal to the Song Dynasty.  As a local official, you only need to handle government affairs well and do your duty well.  But now, when King Qin asked him face to face, he had to make a choice.  "His Royal Highness is in charge of the military and political affairs of the northwest under the decree of Emperor Renzong. As the magistrate of Fengxiang, I should obey your orders!" Su Shi knew very well that whether it was his current position, his relationship with Zhao Zhao, or his judgment about the future, he could only choose Zhao Zhao.  .  "Then Fengxiang's matter is hard work for Zizhan. When my father saw the test papers of you and Ziyou, he once said that he would find talents for future generations to be prime ministers. Zizhan, there is still a long way to go. You brothers have a bright future!  " Zhao Zhao encouraged him, but he knew in his heart.  In terms of serving as an official in politics, there is still a gap between Su Shi and his younger brother Su Che. When he was in Yanzhou, Su Che expressed his loyalty to him without even a moment's hesitation.  Zhao Zhao didn't think Su Che was speculating. He knew better that Su Che could see his situation clearly.  The Su family has a close relationship with Zhao Zhao. He and Cai Jing made great achievements when they went to Korea as envoys because of Zhao Zhao's recommendation.  For this alone, they were already regarded as the people of the King of Qin, at least Zhao Xu, an official in Bianjing, would think so.  So does the Su family have any other options?  Su Che was a decisive person. He initially agreed with Wang Anshi's reform and served in the Ordinance Department of the Establishment of the Third Department.  But when he saw clearly the situation of the reform, he immediately turned against Wang Anshi and quit the New Party.  Now he had to choose between the King of Qin and the official family, and he would not hesitate.  In addition to being forced, Su Zhe also had confidence in King Qin and was willing to risk his life and fortune.  In contrast, Su Shi was hesitant and lacked his younger brother's sensitivity and decisiveness.  Zhao Zhao didn't think he was wavering, maybe Su Shi didn't think much about it  It is enough that the Su brothers can take action.  Their influence among the scholars in the world is self-evident, and what Zhao Zhao needs more is such an advertising effect.  As for the future achievements of Su Shi and Su Che, it depends on them. As long as they have talent, they will definitely appoint others based on their talents.  The trip to FengxiangAfter the important matter was decided, Zhao Zhao was in a good mood. He exchanged cups with Su Shi and talked about everything, so intimately.  After a glass of wine, Zhao Zhao leaned against the side of the pavilion, enjoying the breeze and feeling very comfortable.  He glanced across the lake and looked towards the Yilan Pavilion in the distance. A young girl with outstanding grace was looking over here.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 632: Little Lotus Shows Her Sharp Points

    Zhao Zhao could clearly see a slim girl standing on a high place, constantly looking this way.  Su Shi followed Zhao Zhao's gaze and said with a smile, "This is my wife's younger sister Chaoyun. She once stayed at His Highness's house. I think I came up to have a look after hearing His Highness's visit!" Wang Chaoyun?  Zhao Zhao suddenly became interested and said with a smile: "Zizhan, the sun is in the west, and the sun is getting brighter in Junzi Pavilion. Why don't we go out for a walk, climb up to the distance, look far away, and enjoy the cool breeze?" "Okay!" Su Shi knew what King Qin's purpose was.  Not against it.  Zhao Zhao did not let a large number of guards follow him, and quietly walked up the slope from the other side.  The willows and green bamboos provide an excellent barrier.  Wang Chaoyun suddenly lost sight of Zhao Zhao and Su Shi, and was very anxious. In order to see more clearly, he grabbed a branch and tiptoed to the edge.  Not wanting his feet to slip, and not holding on tightly in his hands, and seeing that he was about to roll down a hill several feet high, Wang Chaoyun exclaimed and closed his eyes in horror.  An instant later, Wang Chaoyun was surprised to find that he had not fallen. When a "survival after disaster" smile appeared on his lips, he suddenly felt a tightness in his waist, and a big hand was firmly holding his slender waist.  He turned around hastily and saw a familiar face.  "Big brother!" Wang Chaoyun was overjoyed. Isn't the person in front of him the eldest brother Zhao Zhao whom he had been thinking about day and night and longing for just now?  For a moment, it seemed that I was back on the shore of the West Lake during the Lantern Festival that year, falling from the lantern riddle guessing stage, and my eldest brother hugged me in the same way.  "The edge is very dangerous. Falling is no joke. Be careful in the future!" Zhao Zhao braced himself on the willow tree.  He jumped up with Wang Chaoyun in his arms.  Fall on flat ground.  "Thank you, big brother. Chao Yun has remembered it!" Wang Chao Yun had an innocent smile on his face and kept staring at Zhao Zhao with his big, watery eyes.  Since that year on the bank of the West Lake, when his eldest brother hugged him, Wang Chaoyun has remembered Zhao Zhao.  Later, Zhao Zhao even avenged his parents and upheld justice. The little girl's heart was always filled with her elder brother, and no one else could come in.  But later she followed Su Shi and Mrs. Wang in Hangzhou, while Zhao Zhao was in Bianjing.  The two places are so far apart that we have no chance to see each other.  Later, Su Shi returned to Bianjing, and she finally got her wish to see her eldest brother.  What's even more fortunate is that during that time, the Su brothers were out in exile, and Wang Chaoyun had nowhere to go, so he lived in Zhao Zhao's house.  During that time, Wang Chaoyun could often see his elder brother, which was undoubtedly the happiest day for Wang Chaoyun.  However, the good times did not last long. Zhao Zhao was ordered to go to the northwest to fight against Tibet. He left for a year.  Wang Chaoyun was inevitably disappointed.  Every day the ladies in the palace look forward to their husbands, so why not Wang Chaoyun?  Later, I learned that my brother-in-law Su Shi was transferred to Fengxiang to be the magistrate of the state.  Wang Chaoyun returned to Su's house without saying a word, saying that he missed his sister and came to Fengxiang to accompany her.  But she had other thoughts in her heart. Her eldest brother was in the northwest. She could be closer to him in Fengxiang and maybe have a chance to meet him.  It¡¯s a pity that Zhao Zhao returned to Bianjing by mistake. Wang Chaoyun was disappointed for a long time.  But soon, she heard that her eldest brother had come to Chang'an again, and the little girl was really happy for a while.  Although Fengxiang is close to Chang'an, it is not easy to see eldest brother As if God has shown mercy, eldest brother came to Fengxiang today, Wang Chaoyun was very excited.  She wanted to greet him immediately, but her sister told her that her eldest brother had become the King of Qin and had a distinguished status, so no one could approach him casually.  Wang Chaoyun was so disappointed. In her impression, the eldest brother was always the eldest brother. It didn't matter whether he was King Qin or not. She didn't care about it at all.  So, she sneaked out.  When she learned that her brother-in-law and the King of Qin were having a banquet at East Lake, she hurried over. Unfortunately, the guards were heavily guarded and she could not get close.  In order to take a closer look at Big Brother, I came to the highest point on the bank of East Lake, hoping to see Big Brother.  Unexpectedly, before he could see clearly, his elder brother saw him first and took the initiative to come over to meet him.  Even holding his waist to save himself, Wang Chaoyun's heart pounded like a deer Su Shi couldn't stand it anymore and hurriedly said: "Chaoyun, how can you be rude in front of the King of Qin?" "By the way, the Queen of the People Chaoyun  See His Majesty the King of Qin!" Wang Chaoyun realized at this moment that the eldest brother is now the King of Qin, and the courtesy of a king and a minister must be observed when meeting him.  "No need to be polite!" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "Zizhan is overthinking. A little girl is cute when she is innocent. Without the restraint of etiquette, she will inevitably act coquettishly, which is not good!" "Your Highness, I am not young anymore.  Big girl!" Wang Chaoyun corrected him immediately after hearing Zhao Zhao's words.  "Really? How old are you?" "Chaoyun is already sixteen years old!" Zhao Zhao then took a closer look at the woman in front of him. She has delicate eyebrows, white skin, and delicate facial features. It's hard to say how beautiful she is, at least she is more beautiful than  Several concubines who are not in the palace.  But there is something else in Wang Chaoyun, not Chai Minyan'sShe is dignified and dignified, not as mature as Meng Ruoying, not as charming as Mu Sihong, but she has the freshness of hibiscus from clear water.  Wang Chaoyun is no longer the little girl who guessed lantern riddles back then. Now she is taller, with a slender body and curvy figures. She is already a tall and graceful girl.  Especially a pink dress, when the breeze blows, it looks fresher, more elegant, and more charming.  The sunlight filtered through the trees and fell on her, making her look even brighter and more beautiful.  I don't know whether it was because of the hot weather or shyness, but Wang Chaoyun's pretty face was slightly red, and fragrant sweat oozed from her nose.  Zhao Zhao's eyes fell on him, and Wang Chaoyun quietly lowered his head and played with his fingers as tender as green onions.  "The summer sun is very hot, don't let it burn in the sun!" Zhao Zhao smiled and stretched out his hand to pull Wang Chaoyun to the shade.  Wang Chaoyun was obedient. When Zhao Zhao's big hand held his fingers, a numbness spread from his fingers to his heart.  The little girl's heart trembled, and her pretty face turned crimson.  Su Shi saw it and smiled but said nothing.  He and Mrs. Wang both know what this little sister is thinking, so if something good can come of it, that would be the best thing.  Anyway, he didn't know that in the original history, this sister-in-law was supposed to be his concubine.  Therefore, there is no embarrassment of being cheated of love or cuckolding. On the contrary, I hope that lovers will eventually get married.  But Su Shi also knew that once Wang Chaoyun entered the Qin Palace, he and Zhao Zhao would become brothers-in-law in name only.  This means that the Su family and the King of Qin are completely tied together, and both will prosper and suffer.  One day, if King Qin is defeated, the Su family will not end well.     well!  Su Shi sighed lightly, now that the matter has come to this, what else can be said?  Maybe, this is God¡¯s will!  Li Cheng stood aside and watched, very happy.  Di Qing made it very clear that he hoped that Zhao Zhao would have another princess in Chang'an and give birth to heirs to ensure safety.  King Qin originally disapproved, but now it seems to be a good opportunity.  This Miss Wang has good looks and good family background, she deserves to be a princess!  It depends on King Qin¡¯s own decision!  Zhao Zhao also knew in his heart that whether it was the news he received from several ladies or Wang Chaoyun's behavior at the moment, it was clear that this girl was interested in him.  And when I saw him, I also felt my heart beat But she was only sixteen years old, so she seemed a bit too young But then I thought about it, in this era, sixteen years old is already an adult woman.  If they marry Wang Chaoyun, then the Su brothers will be completely reunited. This is the best of both worlds.  For some reason, Zhao Zhao suddenly thought of Yelutri, the little princess of the Liao Kingdom, who seemed to have similarities with Wang Chaoyun.  But Zhao Zhao had no such intention. After all, it was a hostile foreign country with different generations.  More importantly, he had an affair with her mother, Xiao Guanyin, and was destined to have no intersection with Yelu Tri. ?????????????? But Chaoyun is different, it¡¯s close to the water and the terrace, which is really convenient.  Zhao Zhao's eyes fell on Wang Chaoyun, and he felt that the little girl was becoming more and more charming!  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Zizhan, the terrain here is higher and you can have a full view of the beautiful East Lake. Now you can see the Taibai snow in the distance and overlook the Yongzhou city. It would be good to see a pavilion here! The foundation can be reinforced and the height can be increased appropriately.  There is no need to risk going to the edge to look out, and there will be no danger." When Wang Chaoyun heard this, his little heart beat faster. The eldest brother wanted to see a pavilion just for himself!  For a moment, the little girl was so moved.  Su Shi smiled and said: "Yes, it is true. The terrain is higher and the cool breeze blows. It is more comfortable to enjoy the cool air here! I will find someone to build it now, and please give me a name by His Highness!" "Chaoyun, come up with a name.  "Huh? Me?" Wang Chaoyun was shocked and shook his head: "Your Highness, you should name it!" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "How about calling it Chaoyun Pavilion?"  !" Wang Chaoyun was shy and shook his head quickly: "Your Highness You can see the beautiful scenery of East Lake from here. How about calling it Yilan Pavilion?" Wang Chaoyun naturally didn't dare to let the pavilion be named after him, so he hurriedly said it casually.  Name it.  ¡°It¡¯s a clear view, yes, that¡¯s it!¡± Zhao Zhao smiled and made the decision immediately!  (The East Lake Yilan Pavilion was built in the Qing Dynasty. There was an error at the end of the previous chapter) "Okay, let's call it Yilan Pavilion. I will arrange for people to build it immediately!" Su Shi smiled. It seemed that a princess was really going to be born in the family.  Zhao Zhao nodded, held Wang Chaoyun's hand, and said with a smile: "Today I am going to the lake, so I will compose a poem! The spring is silent and cherishes the trickle, and the shade of the tree shines on the water and loves the clear and soft water. The little lotus has just revealed its sharp corners,  There have been dragonflies standing on it for a long time. " East Lake is also known as Yinfeng Pond. There are also lotus flowers in bud, so Yang Wanli's "Little Pond" is suitable to be used here.  The key is the last two sentences, which have profound meaning under this situation.  Who is that?Where is the slim little lotus?  Wang Chaoyun only felt that a dragonfly had flown into his heart!  Su Shi and Li Cheng looked at each other and knew that Princess Qin's matter was a done deal!  As the sun turned to the west, four people walked down from a high place. On the way, a guard hurriedly came and reported: "Your Highness, Chang'an is reporting to Chang Shi!" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 633: Two-faced people are not human beings

    Yu Xuanneng was anxious to send him news, proving that something big had happened.  Zhao Zhao hurriedly took it and took a look, his expression suddenly became more solemn.  "Zizhan, I am afraid that I will have to go to Chang'an immediately!" "Please forgive me for taking the liberty of asking Your Highness, what happened? Can I be of any help?" Su Shi asked cautiously, as long as Wang Chaoyun's life-long events are confirmed,  The relationship between my family and the King of Qin is naturally extraordinary.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Your classmate is here? Maybe you really need to entertain him!" "Who?" "Zhang Zihou, he has arrived in Chang'an!" "Zhang Dun?" Su Shi said in surprise: "He is not  Are you planning to go to Huguang to appease the tribes in the southwest? Why did you suddenly come to Chang'an? ""I used to go to Huguang, but I'm afraid I'm going to go to the northwest" Zhao Zhao only glanced at the report, which clearly stated.  Emperor Zhao Xu believed that Zhang Dun had the ability and experience to appease the border tribes.  If the Song Dynasty expanded its territory in the northwest and absorbed many Tubo, Dangxiang, and Qiang people, it would need such talents to come and appease them.  Therefore, Zhang Dun was sent to assist the King of Qin, appease the Qiang people in the northwest, and speed up their naturalization.  Zhao Zhao knew in his heart that Zhang Dun did have this ability, but did he really need to come?  At least the necessity is not that high.  Zhao Xu sent him here definitely not to appease the Qiang people, but to drive a nail on himself!  Wang Shao is gone, and the northwest land is all under his control.  Zhao Xu was naturally unwilling to do so. He definitely wanted to place his own people in the northwest.  But this requires an excuse. He doesn't dare to transfer officials in the northwest easily because he is not good at it.  When the 150,000 imperial guardsmen led by Guo Kui did not return to Bianjing for one day, Zhao Xu took action.  Don't dare to act rashly.     so.  This is the only way to place his people.  Not necessarily how strong a force can be cultivated.  It is enough to cause trouble and obstacles to yourself and to inquire about information.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out of mind  Zhao Xu has already taken action against him!  "Zizhan, I must return to Chang'an as soon as possible!" Zhao Zhao said in a deep voice: "Since Zhang Zihou wants to appease the Qiang people, Fengxiang is not far from Qinzhou where there are more Qiang people. You and he are of the same year.  Let¡¯s go to Chang¡¯an later! You should keep an eye on him. You should know what to do!¡±  Come, bring Chaoyun with you when you come. The palace by Qujiang Pool is short of a mistress! " This sentence is equivalent to confirming Chaoyun's identity. From today on, she is a serious Princess of Qin, but at most she is just a mistress!  Just a concubine.  But Wang Chaoyun didn't care at all.  As long as she can be with her big brother, she is willing to do anything.  Today¡¯s Wang Chaoyun is no longer the innocent little girl she used to be.  He knew very well what happened between men and women.  She also knew that her eldest brother already had several wives in his family, but she didn't care at all.  When she was in Bianjing, she didn't know how much she envied the ladies in the palace.  Especially when she saw Gu Yuelun's sister marrying her eldest brother, she was so envious, she thought at that time.  How great it would be if it were me under the red hijab!  Now I finally have the chance to realize my dream!  For a moment, Wang Chaoyun was extremely excited.  However, women are naturally shy, and with a blush on their face, she quietly turned around and ran away quickly.  Su Shi smiled and said: "Chaoyun is young and is inevitably shy. In fact, I am very happy. I hope your highness will forgive me." "I just like him to be so pure and cute!" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "But you also know,  My current situation, Chaoyun's initial status may not be too high when he enters the palace. I hope you and your wife can tell her, so that Chaoyun won't feel aggrieved. " "Yes, Your Highness, don't worry, Chaoyun is very sensible, she will.  Understood!" Su Shi knew very well that the status of the palace now may be the status of the emperor's harem in the future. After all, Wang Chaoyun is still young and his background is not high. His status when he first entered the palace will not be high, and he will not be able to compete with the others.  Compared to the princess.  But this is just the beginning. If Wang Chaoyun can give birth to a boy and a half girls in the future, his status will definitely be greatly improved.  In fact, King Qin was also hinting to himself that Wang Chaoyun's status was closely related to the Su family.  If the Su brothers can make great achievements, then Wang Chaoyun's status will be greatly improved.  They complement each other and are of great benefit to the Su family's status and interests.  "Okay, I'll leave first. Don't forget what I told you!" "Your Highness, don't worry, I will definitely handle it and live up to your expectations!" Now that the relationship between the Su family and King Qin is so close, now that they have decided to surrender,  King Qin, you must go all out, so that King Qin can see Su Zizhan's methods.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhang Dun came to Chang'an with a mission indeed.  The first one is to pass the decree to the King of Qin. Since on the day of the sacrifice in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, it was the Xixia people who assassinated the King of Qin and the Queen Mother. The fire in Yongchang Mausoleum was also caused by the Xixia people. The Xixia people were also bold enough to attack the Song army¡¯s camp by the Wuding River.  , then we have to attack the Xixia people.  Yu Gong, the tomb of Taizu was set on fire by the Xixia people. Did the Song Dynasty ignore it?  In private, the Xixia people openly assassinated the Queen of Qin's mother and son. Can His Highness the King of Qin swallow this?  Why not take revenge and seek justice?  What's more, the Xixia people have already taken the initiative to invade the Song Dynasty.  How could the Song Dynasty sit back and wait for death, not paying attention or saying hello?  Counterattack is inevitable. It has been a month since King Qin arrived in Chang'an.  It is said that they are checking the armament and defense status of various places, which should be almost busy.  If we don't send troops again, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain.  "Otherwise, it would be a joke for the Xixia people to bear these scapegoats, and the Song Dynasty would lose face, so it must send troops as soon as possible.  Zhang Dun came here and brought an imperial edict from Emperor Zhao Xu.  The reason why Zhao Xu was so anxious to urge Zhao Zhao to go to war against the Xixia people was actually because he listened to what Gao Taotao said that day.  Only by letting Zhao Zhao and Xixia get entangled could he take advantage of them.  After receiving the advice, Zhao Xu impatiently put it into practice.  Causing trouble for Zhao Zhao is only one aspect. As long as there is a war with Xixia, the Western Army will temporarily have no troops to mobilize, and Bianjing, which is empty of troops, will be safe for the time being.  Because of this matter, Zhao Xu felt very uneasy and could not sleep well for a long time.  As for the second mission, it is to appease the Qiang people who have surrendered in Xihe and Heng/ areas.  Such an errand fell on me precisely because of my successful experience in Huguang in the past few years.  He is truly capable of bringing peace to the tribes in the forty-five southwest states.  Naturally, it is possible to apply the same method to the Qiang people.  In fact, Zhang Dun is unwilling to come to the northwest.  According to his original idea, he returned to Bianjing this time, just as Wang Anshi also came back.  He wanted to devote himself to the reform, but the emperor unexpectedly assigned him such a task. Not long after he arrived in Bianjing, he rushed to the northwest without stopping.  That¡¯s all. It¡¯s hard to disobey the sacred orders. As a minister, you just have to act according to the orders.  Zhang Dun also knew that coming to the northwest and having such a special being as King Qin would make things difficult for him.  But Zhao Xu sent him a task out of the blue, asking him to appease the Qiang people and strengthen the Song Dynasty's control in the northwest.  In fact, it was to inquire about information. If we could take the opportunity to cultivate our own power in the northwest and divide and disintegrate the power of King Qin So that's what happened!  Zhang Dun doesn¡¯t know what to say!  Although Zhang Dun is not as selfless as Wang Anshi, he is not willing to easily intervene in the whirlpool of the struggle for the throne, especially when the situation is still unclear.  Zhang Dun is not stupid. He can deal with many tribes in the southwest, which proves that this man has many eyes and a clear mind. Like most of them, he has a wait-and-see attitude.  I want to make a choice when the situation is a little clearer and the time is right.  But now, isn¡¯t it embarrassing for officials to assign such tasks?  When we reach the northwest, is that the territory of King Qin?  If you openly confront the King of Qin, even if you have the support of officials behind you, you will not get any good results.  After all, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, and the officials are still in Bianjing, so the northwest can be said to be beyond reach.  The saying goes that a strong dragon cannot overwhelm a local snake. This is also true.  The King of Qin is a local snake in the northwest, and now he legitimately controls the military and political affairs in the northwest.  I think that in the northwest, the words of King Qin are definitely more effective than the imperial edicts of the officials.  Now that I have come, will King Qin want to see me?  The officials in the west will definitely not cooperate. It can be said that they are in a difficult situation and their life will definitely be very difficult.  It doesn¡¯t matter if you have no political achievements and are embarrassed.  But what should we do if we cannot complete the tasks assigned by the officials?  Zhang Dun felt that this matter would definitely be difficult to handle.  The officials and the King of Qin are both members of the royal family, uncles and nephews. They are competing for the throne, and the people caught between them are the most uncomfortable.  The so-called gods fight, and this is probably how mortals suffer.  When the time comes, he will definitely be a double-faced person, and the most fearful thing is that King Qin wins in the end.  Then I am afraid that my family will be confiscated and my family will be exterminated. This matter is really a trouble.  Zhang Dun was helpless. Under Zhao Xu's urging, despite all kinds of dissatisfaction in his heart.  He had no choice but to embark on the westward journey, arriving from Bianjing to Chang'an with great trepidation.  When we arrived at Chang'an City, we found that the King of Qin was not there. It was said that he had gone to inspect the government affairs and military defense conditions in various places, and he was now in Fengxiang.  Because of the emperor's edict, Shi Yuxuan, the chief minister of the Prince of Qin, did not dare to neglect. While asking Zhang Dun to rest, he sent someone to Fengxiang to inform the Prince of Qin to come back as soon as possible.  In Chang'an, Shi Yuxuan, the chief minister of the Prince of Qin's Palace, treated Zhang Dun very kindly and did not dare to neglect him at all. He provided him with good food and drink.  Zhang Dun didn't care about this. After hearing the news that King Qin was in Fengxiang, his thoughts drifted far away.  He knew that in the second year of Jiayou's lifeSu Shi, a Jinshi in the same department, was an official there.  I heard that Su Shi had a very good relationship with King Qin, but I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on?  Zhang Dun was thinking, before going to Xihe to appease the Qiang people, should he first go to Fengxiang to appease Su Shi?  In the northwest, maybe things would be easier if there was someone of the same age to take care of me.  Zhang Dun was deep in thought when someone came to report: "King Qin has returned to Chang'an!" (To be continued)

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 634, The Glory of Heroes

    Zhang Dun originally thought he would have to wait in Chang'an for a long time, but he didn't expect King Qin to come back so soon. Is this considered sincere?  "I'm sorry for the long wait, Zihou!" When we meet, we use each other's names to match each other, which makes us look very intimate.  When they met for the first time, Zhang Dun felt that King Qin was approachable, humble and easy-going, completely different from the gloomy and oppressive official Zhao Xu, and it felt like a refreshing breath of fresh air.  Perhaps it was because King Qin had been living among the people since he was a child, so he never developed the habit of being aloof to the royal family.  Or maybe the King of Qin himself was modest, or maybe he was particularly fond of himself?  Could it be that King Qin had other intentions?  Zhang Dun looked at the young His Highness King Qin in front of him and felt a little uneasy.  "Why, His Highness the King of Qin said something serious. His Highness' inspection of border defense is important. It doesn't matter if I wait for you." Zhang Dun didn't dare to show off in front of Zhao Zhao.  "What are you doing here, Zihou?" Zhao Zhao got straight to the point and didn't want to make any detours with Zhang Dun.  Zhang Dun immediately looked solemn and read out the official edict!  Zhao Zhao took it and said with a smile: "This tour of various places is to prepare for the crusade against Xixia. Now in midsummer, the weather is hot. After a few days when it cools down, we can send troops immediately. In case the weather is too hot and the soldiers suffer from heat stroke, it will be disadvantageous.  "Combat." "Your Highness can decide when to send troops. I don't understand military affairs!" Although Zhao Xu had told him to urge Zhao Zhao to send troops as soon as possible.  But Zhang Dunzhi had to compromise when executing it. What good would it do to himself if he angered King Qin?  It's better to be cautious.  "Although Zihou doesn't understand military affairs, he is very experienced in pacifying the border tribes. Zihou is indispensable for the stability of the forty-five states in the southwest!" Zhang Dun hurriedly said politely: "Your Highness is so complimentary that I am ashamed to be a subordinate."  "You deserve your title, why should you be humble?" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "We captured Hehuang in the previous campaign. There are really many Qiang people who have surrendered. I was worried that it was difficult to manage. Now that Zihou is here, I feel relieved."  Zhang Dun knew it well. Did King Qin really want him to come?  How easy-going on the surface.  Don¡¯t you know how to embarrass yourself secretly?  What a sad day from now on!  "Your Highness said something serious. It is an honor for me to do something to appease the Qiang people." Zhang Dun was a very smart man and behaved very humbly in front of the King of Qin.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Then it will be hard work, but you are in the northwest. You are not familiar with the place, and you are not very familiar with things. I will send you a helper!" Sure enough, there is something to follow?  Zhang Dun knew that Zhao Zhao would never allow him to move around in the northwest. The purpose of sending someone was not so much to help, but to monitor!  Zhao Zhao ignored Zhang Dun¡¯s reaction.  He said softly: "I have just returned from Fengxiang. I heard that Su Zizhan is the same age as Zihou and they know each other well. Fengxiang happens to be not far from Qinzhou, so let him help Zihou!" "So, thank you, Your Highness, I  I haven¡¯t seen Zizhan for many years, so it¡¯s a good time to catch up on old times!¡± Zhang Dun agreed with a smile.  But he was muttering in his heart, should he send Su Shi to help him?  What is King Qin¡¯s plan?  Just now I was still thinking whether I should visit Su Shi. What a coincidence.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "You're welcome, Zihou will stay in Chang'an for two days first. Su Zizhan will arrive soon, and then you will set off to Qinzhou together!" "Yes, I follow your highness's instructions!" Zhao Zhao greeted  : "Let's go, I am going to climb the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and some officials from Chang'an will go there. Zihou will go together!" Zhang Dun smiled and said: "Thank you, Your Highness, it is my honor to climb the tower with His Highness!" "  Where do you get so many polite words from?" Zhao Zhao pretended to be displeased and said in a deep voice: "You, the tenth son Jiayou, are the talents chosen by the emperor when he was in power. It is right for me to respect you."  And Emperor Renzong!  Zhang Dun's heart moved, and he always felt that there was something special in King Qin's words!  While he was stunned, King Qin had already walked away.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Master Xuanzang went to Tianzhu to obtain the true scriptures.  When he returned to China, he brought back a large number of scriptures. In order to properly store the scriptures, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty built a high tower in Daci'en Temple in the third year of Yonghui's reign, named the Big Wild Goose Pagoda!  Since then, for more than a thousand years, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has become a landmark building in Chang'an.  In later generations, anyone who comes to Xi'an to travel will definitely visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.  In the war at the end of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an City was severely damaged due to military disasters.  Da Ci'en Temple was also destroyed by the war, leaving only one Big Wild Goose Pagoda, but it was also damaged. It was not renovated until the second year of Changxing in the later Tang Dynasty.  Although it has been a hundred years, after the founding of the Song Dynasty, the war stopped and Chang'an began to gradually recover.  Although it lacks the splendor of the Tang Dynasty, it is still one of the largest cities in the northwest.  During this period, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda was repaired several times, but it was finally safe and sound. It has persisted to this day and has become the most famous scenic spot in Chang'an.  Now as the King of QinWhen staying in Chang'an, you have to go to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda!  Standing under the twenty-foot-high Big Wild Goose Pagoda, people will feel a little small.  After all, there are no skyscrapers in this era, and a building with a height of more than 60 meters is already an incredible height.  The Da Ci'en Temple under the tower is being renovated. This is Zhao Zhao's intention. Since he is here, he must restore Chang'an to life and attract the attention of the world. At the same time, he has other plans.  "In the Tang Dynasty, after Jinshi was in high school, in addition to giving banquets and visiting Qujiang Pool, naming inscriptions at the Wild Goose Pagoda was also an essential activity. It was the greatest honor for scholars at that time. This move is similar to the roll call at Donghuamen in the Song Dynasty!" Zhao Zhao  Looking at the Jinshi behind him, he smiled and told allusions from the past.  Not to mention, it is a coincidence that most of the people who came to the banquet today are Jinshi, including Zhang Dun and Wen Jiyuan!  Zhao Zhaodao: "In the past, the title of the Wild Goose Pagoda was the glory of Jinshi, and I want to turn it into the glory of heroes. Da Ci'en Temple is being renovated, and I am planning to build a memorial wall for the heroes of the Song Dynasty under the Big Wild Goose Pagoda to protect our family and the country.  The names of the heroes and soldiers who died on the battlefield are engraved on it, so that they will be remembered for generations, so that generations of people will know their contribution to the Song Dynasty and be respected by all generations. At the same time, the masters of Da Ci'en Temple will chant sutras day and night for salvation.  , Let them die in bliss as soon as possible, what do you think?" "Everyone was a little silent, never expecting that King Qin would suddenly make such a suggestion.  What should I say?  Zhang Dun understood so many meanings in an instant.  First of all, King Qin deliberately raised the status of warriors!  The Song Dynasty valued literature over military affairs, and military generals had no status at all in the Song Dynasty.  In the same battle, if it is commanded by civilian officials, it is a great achievement to write a special note after the victory.  If it were commanded by a military general, it would be mediocre in the end.  During the Renzong Dynasty, Wen Yanbo only put down the small Beizhou Rebellion, and then became the prime minister. He received continuous rewards and was widely praised.  Di Qing put down the Nong Zhigao rebellion that threatened half of the southern Song Dynasty. As a privy envoy, he was constantly criticized by others, so that he died in depression.  Now the King of Qin has publicly seen the Heroes Memorial Wall, which means the glory of generals and warriors.  Especially building it in a place like the Big Wild Goose Pagoda means that in the future, the soldiers will also be famous in history and be respected forever.  At the same time, the status of generals has been improved.  The soldiers are bound to be more brave when fighting. Does King Qin want to use this to boost morale and change the world's atmosphere?  Chang'an was the capital of the prosperous Tang Dynasty in the past, and it was indeed a little more substantial and brave than Bianjing.  "However, King Qin's move was full of heroism. No wonder he repeatedly won in the northwest battle. He wanted to be a hero!  The Song Dynasty has been depressed for a hundred years, and maybe it really needs a hero who is upright and heroic Furthermore, since it is a memorial wall to the heroes of the Song Dynasty, shouldn't it be built in the capital Bianjing?  Since it is named "Great Song Dynasty", the emperor should be responsible for the construction.  Now it is built in Chang'an, and the King of Qin is in charge of its construction. What's going on?  The disobedience of King Qin is so obvious!  No, it can only be said that King Qin¡¯s ambitions were unabashed.  After all, this is a good initiative, and it is not a rebellion, so how can you say that you are not a subordinate?  It¡¯s not a crime at all!  When leaving Bianjing, the official Zhao Xu once specifically hinted that he would pay attention to collecting information in the northwest, especially involving the King of Qin.  In his words, he was emphasizing the opportunity to arrest the King of Qin and to conspire against him.  "This is an unprecedented initiative. From now on, the soldiers of the three armies will swear to serve and fight bravely." Some Chang'an officials immediately agreed. They were beside King Qin and were staunch supporters of King Qin.  Wen Jiyuan said: "I'm afraid it's not enough to just build one. Why not report it to the Ming court and build a memorial wall in Bianjing or Luoyang." Zhao Zhao looked back at Wen Jiyuan and just smiled lightly.  The peripheral vision swept by, but Zhang Dun didn't say a word!  "Let's go up to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda together and see the scenery of Chang'an!" Zhao Zhao greeted and everyone climbed up the tower together.  Looking down, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Chang'an City.  Zhao Xu was filled with great pride. Standing on a high place, he felt like he was looking down on the world.  After coming down from the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Zhao Zhao asked: "Ji Yuan, have you been busy lately?" Wen Ji Yuan whispered: "Back to Your Highness, it's okay. After the summer harvest, the people are returning the money from the young crops!" "Oh, the people have all returned the money.  Is it ready? How is the harvest this year?" Wen Jiyuan replied: "It snowed heavily last year, so the harvest in the Guanlong area was good. According to His Highness's request, the interest on the green crop money was reduced by half, and the people basically returned it on time.  ¡± Zhang Dun¡¯s ears immediately stood up when he heard about the Qingmiao method.  He had heard that the King of Qin was against the reform. He thought that the Young Crops Law in the northwest must have been banned. Why was he still releasing money for young crops?  Although he didn¡¯t ask, Zhao Zhao took the initiative to answer him and said: ¡°Actually, the new law is not without its merits. For example, QingThis method can indeed solve the urgent needs of the people to a certain extent.  What's the difference between just paying too high an interest rate and borrowing money from a landlord?  Furthermore, in Guanlong prefectures and counties, it is strictly forbidden to force the showdown of youth money, and people can only borrow it if they need it.  Otherwise, it will be counterproductive, and many people will go bankrupt and receive no benefits!  " Zhang Dun paused in his ears, thoughtfully. He had only been in Chang'an for a few days, but the shock to his soul was really great. He also gained many new views on King Zhao Zhao of Qin

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 635, The Mistress

    By the Qujiang Pool, there are willow trees. The breeze brings the coolness of the lake water, which blows into the waterside pavilion near the lake. It is very cool.  Zhao Zhao walked over and nodded repeatedly.  According to Zhao Zhao¡¯s request, Yu Xuan bought this mansion from a wealthy man in Chang¡¯an.  Hearing that His Highness the King of Qin was going to use it as a royal palace, the rich people were very excited and were willing to donate it to His Highness the King of Qin free of charge.  His family is a wealthy businessman and has no shortage of money.  Furthermore, thanks to His Highness the King of Qin opening up the trade route to the Western Regions via Qingtang City, they are all beneficiaries.  Therefore, I was naturally grateful to the King of Qin. In addition to expressing my gratitude, dedicating the mansion was also a way to build relationships.  If we can get close to the Prince of Qin's Mansion, it will be much more convenient to do business in the northwest in the future.  Businessmen are all smart in their calculations. This is a long-term investment!  But Yu Changshi of Prince Qin¡¯s Mansion didn¡¯t agree with anything and had to pay for it, which was even 20% higher than the market price.  Anyway, Meng's Trading Company is not short of money, so there is no need to give up excuses for this little money.  It would be bad to be accused of seizing someone's house or accepting bribes.  After that, Yu Xuan repaired the mansion and remodeled some places according to the etiquette system. Within a month, a magnificent palace appeared on the bank of Qujiang Pool.  "Without laboring the people and money, without extravagance and waste, the Prince of Qin's Palace was built in such good places as Qujiang Pond and Furong Garden.  "It's so beautiful here!" Wang Chaoyun was wearing a pink dress and running back and forth by the lake, very happy.  Yesterday, Su Shi brought Wang Chaoyun to Chang'an, and then accompanied Zhang Dun to Qinzhou.  Zhao Zhao knew that Zhang Dun was a talented person and hinted at him several times.  But he is Zhao Xu's man after all, and his attitude is unclear.  It¡¯s also hard to grasp.  So Zhao Zhao didn't want him to stay in Chang'an.  Since it is to appease the Qiang people.  Then just let him be.  Letting Su Shi accompany him is to monitor him on the one hand, and on the other hand, if Su Shi has the ability to instigate him to rebel, or if he makes any other breakthroughs, that would be a good thing!  No matter what, Zhang Dun is a talented person. I ignored him before.  Pay more attention now.  As for appeasing the Qiang people, let's see what achievements he can make.  Qu Zha, the leader of the Hehuang Qiang tribe, was promoted by himself. He knew what to do. Zhang Dun's every move in the northwest must be under his control.  Wang Chaoyun entered the palace today, and the little girl was attracted by the beautiful scenery of Qujiang Pool as soon as she arrived.  Zhao Zhao looked at the innocent and cute little beauty and asked with a smile: "Do you like it?" "I like it. It's more beautiful than East Lake, almost as good as West Lake in Hangzhou!" Wang Chaoyun praised repeatedly, and the scenery was only one aspect.  She would rather say that there is a place where her brother is.  Everywhere is beautiful!  "The northwest is not as humid as the south, and Qujiang Pool is smaller than the West Lake" "Small has its advantages. The combination of the boldness of the northwest and the elegance of the south of the Yangtze River is wonderful!" Wang Chaoyun imitated Zhao Zhao's tone that day at East Lake.  , the serious look is very cute!  "As long as you like it, you will be the hostess here from now on!" It was windy today, and Wang Chaoyun's clothes clung to his body, making him look even more curvy and slim.  Zhao Zhao couldn't help but sigh, a sixteen-year-old girl with such mature development is really very attractive!  When the word "mistress" came into his ears, Wang Chaoyun felt like a deer in his heart. He was very excited, but also a little shy.  Especially when he saw Zhao Zhao staring directly at him, his pretty face and pink neck suddenly turned crimson.  Maybe it was because of the hot weather, or maybe because Wang Chaoyun was too pure and cute, Zhao Zhao was actually a little enthusiastic, and the third leg under him instantly straightened up.  Zhao Zhao subconsciously stepped forward and hugged the beauty's waist, then picked up Wang Chaoyun in his arms and walked to the room on one side.  There is a bedroom facing the lake, which was originally used for cooling off and taking a nap in the summer, but it came in handy at this time.  When she came to Chang'an from Fengxiang, her elder sister, Mrs. Wang, told her a lot about things between men and women.  Wang Chaoyun could feel the heat on Zhao Zhao's body and knew what his elder brother was going to do. He was just doing that shameful thing during the day The little beauty lowered her head and hid it directly on Zhao Zhao's chest. Her pretty face became even redder and hotter  ¡­ Maybe it was the lake breeze that blew the edges of the window, which creaked for half an hour. Finally, the window opened, and the breeze entered the room, which was full of coolness.  After resting, Zhao Zhao and Chaoyun lay down on the same bed, letting the cool breeze dry the sweat on their bodies "Chaoyun, from now on you will be the mistress of Prince Qin's Mansion in Chang'an, but" Zhao Zhao muttered:  "But I can't give you a high status for the time being. I can only live here as a concubine." "Husband, don't worry. My sister and brother-in-law have already explained it before coming here. Chaoyun will save you!" In one day,  Wang Chaoyun had changed from a pure and lovely little girl to a young woman, and her name for Zhao Zhao also changed immediately.  As the saying goes, if you marry a chicken, you should follow the dog. As long as you can be with your husband, your status will not matter.Nothing matters.  "I've wronged you!" Zhao Zhao looked at Keren'er beside him, feeling somewhat sorry.  As a man, finding a concubine is not a big deal.  But if King Qin married a concubine in Chang'an, the situation would be completely different.  Although Di Qing's so-called preparedness makes sense, it will undoubtedly irritate Zhao Xu, which is not a good thing for his wife and children in Bianjing.  How could Zhao Zhao care about his own happiness but not the safety of his wife and children?  Bianjing sent news that Zhe Wenxin was pregnant with her second child. Next year, she would have five children.  As a father, I cannot be by their side and must always consider their safety.  "No grievances, as long as I can be with my husband, Chaoyun will be satisfied!" Wang Chaoyun whispered: "His status is not important. Chaoyun has nothing else to ask for in this life. As long as he can be with his husband, raise his children, and be safe.  A lifetime is enough." Zhao Zhao smiled and said, "I'm sure I'll be a husband, but we'll have to wait until later You're still young and not suitable for childbirth. In two years, we'll have another big fat baby.  "Boy!" "Okay, everything will follow your husband's arrangements!" Wang Chaoyun couldn't help but blush when he mentioned such a happy and shy topic.  Zhao Zhao whispered: "Chaoyun, I'm sorry, I really have to wrong you. You just came to Chang'an, but I'm leaving! The imperial edict has been issued. In a few days, my husband will have to lead his army on an expedition!"  Without even a decent ceremony, the newlyweds had to go on an expedition, and Zhao Zhao was very helpless.  Chaoyun said with a smile: "Husband, don't worry. Chaoyun doesn't feel aggrieved. Husband, just feel free to do big things. I am waiting for your husband to return in triumph in Chang'an!" Zhao Zhao only said that it was Su Shi and Mrs. Wang who taught me well.  Praise!  In fact, after these years of separation between the two places, Wang Chaoyun has long been accustomed to waiting silently.  In the past, the road ahead was uncertain, but now the destiny has been decided, and even waiting is a kind of happiness.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 636: Three-way Expedition to Xia

    At the end of July in the sixth year of Xining, the weather had just turned cooler, and there was a turmoil in Xixia.  Since the imperial commander returned with a huge defeat from his personal expedition, Li Bingchang, the young leader of the Xixia Kingdom, has been greatly affected. While his prestige has declined, his physical condition has also deteriorated.  The government affairs of the Xixia Kingdom were mostly supported by the Empress Dowager Liang and the Prime Minister Liang Yimi.  ¡°Perhaps, this is what Li Bingchang himself meant.  But Xixia officials and party nobles did not think so. Especially those who had previously taken refuge with the country's leader and did not have a good deal with Liang Yimi, they were even more suspicious.  Some people question that the Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi imprisoned the leader Li Bingcheng, and some even say that Li Bingchang has been killed.  For a time, rumors spread everywhere, and the situation in Xixia was in turmoil, with no stability at all.  Seeing this situation, Zhiqing Jiancheng Zhonge reported to the official Zhao Xu and the King of Qin Zhao Zhao, writing: The Khitan has long coveted Xixia. Now that the party is in civil strife, the Khitan may preemptively strike.  If the Khitan gained the northwest, it would endanger the Song Dynasty.  Therefore, this matter depends on what the court does or does not do, and whether it is determined or not. As the saying goes, if Chu wins, Chu will win, and if Han wins, Han will win.  If the Western Xia battlefield were to return to the Song Dynasty today, the Khitan would be left alone.  Since the situation is solitary, it is easy for me to plan for it!  The grand discussion won applause from the whole court. Zhao Xu also had such grand ambitions and believed that this was a good opportunity to regain the northwest.  At the same time, he hoped that Zhao Zhao would raise his troops as soon as possible so that the Western Army would fall into the quagmire of the Lingxia War and be unable to go east.  So he readily approved it and ordered the Western Army to attack Xixia.  Subsequently, Zhao Zhao, the king of Qin in the Song Dynasty, swore an oath in Chang'an and launched an army to attack Xixia, accusing Xixia of setting fire to the Yongchang Mausoleum of Taizu, assassinating members of the royal family, sneaking attacks on the camps of the Song Dynasty, and refusing to pay tribute.  This battle was nominally the Song Dynasty¡¯s external war.  But in fact it was entirely a performance by the Western Army.  Zhao Zhao is the director and starring.  The last battle of Hehuang is a famous work.  This time it is the foundation for a rise. This battle is also about success or failure, life and death.  For Zhao Zhao, the pressure is really not small.  He can mobilize all the troops in the northwest, but the supplies are very limited.  Zhao Xu used the excuse that the Song Dynasty suffered from floods and droughts in consecutive years, and the grain harvests were poor, so there was not much money and food available.  It was clear that he wanted to embarrass Zhao Zhao and create obstacles.  Fortunately, Guanlong has had sufficient war preparation supplies over the years.  It can last a year or two.  Although efforts have been made to restore agricultural production in the Guanzhong, Longxi and Huangshui areas, the output is limited after all, and it may take a long time.  As a result, Zhao Zhao had to face a difficult situation and had to resolve it quickly.  If we want to kill Xixia within a year or two, we must not be seriously injured. Otherwise, how can we deal with Zhao Xu in Bianjing?  Zhao Zhao knew very well that Zhao Xu of Bianjing was looking forward to losing both himself and the Xixia people, and then reaping the benefits.  Any result seems to be what he likes to see, defeat.  He has an excuse to deal with himself; if he wins miserably, he will surely be happy.  Then he stabbed himself in the back.  Zhao Zhao didn¡¯t want to make him wedding clothes, let alone let him reap the benefits.  Therefore, this battle can only be won but not defeated!  It must be a quick victory and a beautiful victory at a small cost!  It¡¯s difficult!  Xixia has accumulated a lot since the era of Dingnan Five States and has a deep foundation.  Especially after the expansion during the Li Jiqian and Li Yuanhao periods, how could it be so easy to deal with?  It¡¯s just that the situation is like this now. There is no way out, we can only face the difficulties.  Zhao Zhao immediately made arrangements and launched a three-pronged army to attack Xixia.  In the original history, in the fourth year of Yuanfeng (1081), Song Shenzong Zhao Xu mobilized five armies to attack Xixia.  Now the war has been advanced seven years, and the commander has been replaced by Zhao Zhao.  Zhao Zhao felt that there were too many five-pronged armies, so it would be better to attack them separately, but it would involve coordination issues that would be more troublesome.  Moreover, the power is easily dispersed and the offensive effect will be compromised.  Three armies were enough to attack Xixia from three directions.  The East Route Army was led by Zhe Kexing of Fuzhou, and with the cooperation of Zhonger, an educated youth in Jiancheng, a total of 60,000 troops attacked Suizhou, Jingzhou, and Xiazhou from the Hengshan line.  The West Route Army, led by General Zhongshi Dao, led an army of 30,000 people and launched an attack on Xixia from Hehuang to Qinzhou.  At the same time, Huanzhou guard Gao Zunyu, who was originally the main commander of Yuanfeng's expedition to Xia in history, was transferred by Zhao Zhao to guard Qingtang City.  A person who is not open-minded enough and only knows how to strive for credit is not worthy of being the head coach, let alone letting him participate in the offense.  In contrast, Zhao Zhao is more optimistic about Zhongshi Dao, even though he is still very young.  But Zhao Zhao believes that he has the ability and potential, and hopes that he can shine and surprise himself.  From now on, we must cultivate young people and strengthen our talent pool.  At the same time, this is also a compensation for the Chan family. After all, they are only cooperating on the Eastern Front and are subordinate to Zhe Katsuyuki.  The Central Route Army, led by Liu Changzuo, the newly appointed marching commander of Jingyuan Road, and Qingzhou garrison Jing Siyi as deputy general, led an army of 80,000 people to attack Xixia from the Huanqing Road area.  As for the remaining troops, andThe king's personal arrangements have not been announced, so outsiders have no way of knowing.  In addition, the King of Qin issued several orders to the soldiers of the Western Army: First, all soldiers participating in the war must obey the rules and kill the enemy bravely. Those who have made meritorious service will be rewarded heavily. Those who dare to retreat from the battle will have their whole families sitting together.  Zhao Zhao also knew that this method was inhumane, but he had no choice.  The King of Qin now has a high prestige among the Western Army, and the soldiers are willing to fight with the King of Qin.  In particular, the news that King Qin built a monument to the heroes of the Song Dynasty under the Big Wild Goose Pagoda also spread. The soldiers felt in their hearts that even if they died in battle in the future, their names would be respected by others, which would have a good effect on boosting morale.  Secondly, if Xixia citizens, or other tribes in Xixia, help the Song army, they will be rewarded for their merits and even be granted titles.  This one is undoubtedly very attractive. There are many other tribes in Xixia, such as the Qiang in Hengshan.  After hearing the news, many tribal leaders were ready to take action.  Because he surrendered to Zhao Zhao, Qu Zha changed from a hunted vagabond to a leader of the Hehuang Qiang people. This living example is before his eyes.  Third, soldiers and horses from all walks of life support each other. If they encounter danger, they must rescue them in principle.  However, whether to rescue must be judged based on the actual situation, and the overall situation is the most important thing.  The military discipline of the Song Dynasty stipulates that those who fail to save the enemy will be killed.  But Zhao Zhao felt that everything should not be so rigid and mutual aid should be provided.  But it would be bad if we delay the opportunity for rescue and delay the overall situation.  The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and the strategy of luring the enemy by encircling more points for reinforcements cannot be dogmatic.  Fourth, we must not be greedy for credit and rush forward, let alone compete with each other for credit and disrupt the position.  In the expedition in the fourth year of Yuanfeng's reign, Gao Zunyu and Liu Changzuo competed for merit and rushed forward, which was one of the reasons for the failure.  Zhao Zhao did not want history to repeat itself. While he transferred Gao Zunyu, he also ordered other generals to strictly prevent similar tragedies from happening.  The fifth and most important point is.  The three armies attacked Lingxia with all their strength, the core of which was Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xixia.  On July 28, three armies set off from different directions and pointed directly at Xingqing Mansion.  When the news came out, there was a sudden panic in Xixia.  Many people woke up from the internal fighting. Looking at the powerful front of the Song army, they were panicked and began to feel a little scared.  Over the years, there has never been such a battle between Song and Xia. The Song Dynasty has initially mobilized an army of 170,000 troops this time.  The Western Army is in full force. Is this going to be a decisive battle?  If the Song army wins, what will be the result?  Xixia will be in danger of national subjugation!  In an instant, the Xixia Kingdom was in a state of turmoil, and it felt like it was on the verge of collapse!  The disaster of national subjugation?  Is it really that serious?  When she received the news, Queen Mother Liang was also shocked.  "It's possible. The Song Dynasty people have set up a big crime against us, and they have mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops to attack. This has never happened before." Liang Yimi was also worried.  "What's the fire in Yongchang Mausoleum? What does the fire in their ancestor's cemetery have to do with us?" Empress Dowager Liang said angrily: "The people of the Song Dynasty are too despicable to frame us like this." "Sister, these are not important now.  , Even if they knew that this was the excuse of the Song Dynasty people, they couldn't explain it at all. Everything was in vain. The Song Dynasty people were determined to start a war with us!" Liang Yi said: "Actually, they deliberately provoked us in the Wuding River a few days ago!  When there is a dispute, you should pay attention, but Alas! "There has been a lot of chaos in Xixia recently, and the situation is very bad. Liang Yimi is also tired of dealing with it, and feels very exhausted.  Therefore, I didn't pay attention to these things. Now it suddenly broke out and I was a little unprepared.  "What are you afraid of? Now that the Song Dynasty is here, we just have to fight with all our strength. They have not attacked once or twice, but which of them have been successful? Only our Xixia invaded the Song Dynasty, how can there be any reason for the Song Dynasty to attack us?" Liang  The Queen Mother was full of anger and had a very tough attitude.  "Sister, today is different from the past. This time the situation is very bad In addition to the many soldiers and horses mobilized by the Song Dynasty, the commander-in-chief also" Liang Yimi sighed: "The commander-in-chief is Zhao Zhao. With the dignity of the King of Qin, he mobilized the Song Dynasty  All the soldiers and horses in the northwest are coming fiercely, and the situation is very bad!" "Zhao Zhao?" When she heard this name, Queen Mother Liang was also stunned.  They had fought against each other several times, and they had never taken advantage of Zhao Zhao.  In the past, he was just a general and an envoy, but now he is the king of Qin. Isn't he even more powerful?  "Bingchang was careless last time, and you didn't fight him personally Are you afraid of him? This is a good opportunity for you to avenge your shame!" Empress Dowager Liang looked at her brother quietly, her tone gloomy.  "It's been a few years, and it's useless to hold grudges. I don't care about it anymore. It's good to avenge the shame, but the first priority is to protect the family and the country" Liang Yimi said with an indifferent expression, which was no longer the case.  He was the impulsive and reckless person he was back then. ?"Very good, I feel relieved if you can have such a mentality!" Empress Dowager Liang said: "This time Xixia depends on you!" "Sister, before we fight against foreign enemies, we must first stabilize the interior!" Liang Yimi is most concerned now.  This is what I worry about. The enemy is facing us, and we are not united. How can we resist the enemy?  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 637: Where is King Qin?

    "Stabilize the country? How to stabilize it?" Empress Dowager Liang said dissatisfied: "I have said it many times, but those old guys still don't listen. What can I do?" Empress Dowager Liang is really helpless. If she wants to stabilize the country now, the most direct way is  The most effective way is for the leader of the country, Li Bingchang, to come forward.  But the actual situation was very bad, and it was really difficult for Li Bingchang to come forward, especially at such a critical moment.  The last time Li Bingchang went on a personal expedition, he was defeated. He was quite ill when he came back. Coupled with the huge blow of the failure, Li Bingchang's health deteriorated.  Recently, I have even fallen into coma from time to time, and it seems that my time is running out.  This situation, if known to outsiders, will also cause uneasiness.  The king of the country may die at any time, and there are many people who covet the throne.  Without Li Bingchang, how could she, the queen mother, and him, the uncle of the state, continue to be the queen mother?  Therefore, even if you are misunderstood by others, you must persist and never lose your foundation!  Of course, this situation cannot last for long. The king will eventually have to meet people.  Queen Mother Liang was waiting for an opportunity. Although her son was seriously ill, her daughter-in-law, Liang Yimi's daughter, was now pregnant.  She was about to give birth. As long as she gave birth to a son, she would be able to inherit the throne of Xixia.  When the time comes, she will become the Empress Dowager with the dignity of a grandmother, and she will still be able to hold great power and have a high status.  Therefore, even if the Song army is approaching fiercely and the enemy is at hand, the son cannot be allowed to show up!  Otherwise, not only the party nobles will be more ready to move, but the critical illness of the king will also directly affect the morale of the army, let alone resist the Song army.  Liang Yi had no choice but to lead his army to resist the Song army's strong attack.  The Empress Dowager Liang is in charge of Xingqing Mansion to ensure the safety of the capital!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Your Highness, the three armies set out on time according to your request. Everything is going well so far!" Chang'an City, Qu  By the riverside, Li Cheng promptly reported the situation on the front line to King Zhao Zhao of Qin.  "Yeah!" Zhao Zhao just nodded slightly.  We have just sent out troops, so naturally there won't be any big problems.  Everything will have preliminary results after encountering the Xixia army.  "Where does Your Highness plan to go to supervise the war?" Li Cheng asked softly. He knew that although King Qin was still staying in Chang'an, his mind was already on the battlefield.  Such an important war.  He will definitely take action himself!  "Isn't Chang'an very good?" Zhao Zhao smiled and looked at a small boat shuttled among the lotus leaves on the Qujiang Lake.  Wang Chaoyun was picking lotus pods with a smile. In the past, picking lotus in the West Lake was a great pleasure for her in Hangzhou. Now she has the same joy in Chang'an.  actually.  She mostly wants to pick the lotus seeds with her own hands and make lotus seed soup for her husband to drink, so that she can fulfill her duties as a wife and concubine.  "Chang'an?" Li Cheng said confused: "Your Highness plans to stay in Chang'an?" "Look at you, are you confused again?" Zhao Zhao winked, and Li Cheng immediately reacted.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Now that I have a distinguished status, is it possible that I have to go into battle to kill the enemy in person and risk my life?" "Yes. There are soldiers fighting in front of you. Your Highness only needs to sit in Chang'an and strategize!" Li Cheng  He immediately agreed with a smile.  While they were talking, the boat had already docked. Wang Chaoyun jumped ashore lightly and said with a smile: "Husband, I picked some lotus seeds and stewed some soup for you to drink, to get rid of the heat." "Okay!" "I know husband.  It's time to leave, so I can only spend my whole life with a bowl of lotus seed soup." Wang Chaoyun looked a little sad, although she understood the truth.  But newlyweds.  When husband and wife are about to separate, it is inevitable that they still feel a little reluctant to part with each other.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said, "That's enough. However, if you have time these days, it would be best to give your husband a bowl of stew every day!" "Every day?" Wang Chaoyun was confused.  Yes, there is still a little excitement in his eyes.  Zhao Zhao whispered, "You help my husband drink" "Oh!" A hint of disappointment flashed in Wang Chaoyun's eyes, and he nodded silently. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Song army's crusade against Xixia advanced in three directions, and it started smoothly.  Fuzhou Zhe Kexing's army crossed the Wuding River and sent troops from Jialu Village, quickly cutting off the connection between Jingzhou and Suizhou.  Since Zhao Zhao occupied half of Suizhou east of Wuding River, there is only a narrow channel connecting Jingzhou and the Xixia mainland.  Now with just a little use of troops, it has become an enclave.  While Jingzhou was besieged, Zhong Er led his army to attack Suizhou City, and the Xixia generals led their troops to rescue.  As a result, Zhong Er fired a false shot under the city of Suizhou, ambushed the reinforcements, and killed more than a thousand enemies.  The first battle against Xixia was a good start.  At the same time, the army led by Zhong Shidao??Also bypassed Majian Mountain and advanced northeastward along the Yellow River.  Liu Changzuo's troops set out from Qingzhou and quickly approached Weizhou, and Jing Siyi also advanced along the Hulu River.  As a result, the front lines of the two armies were completely pushed into the territory of Xixia Kingdom.  Unlike the previous battlefields, which were mainly concentrated within the territory of the Song Dynasty, this time the Song Dynasty people took the initiative to attack, so they were no longer on the defensive. They showed their sharpness and the effect was good.  However, the war had just begun, and Xixia suffered consecutive defeats in several places. When the news reached Xingqing Mansion, there was an uproar.  Xixia has always been strong and has always invaded other countries. How could it ever be oppressed like this?  In the past, even if you suffered a defeat, it was a failure in attacking other countries, and your own territory was not lost.  The situation is different now. The people of the Song Dynasty began to run wild in the Xixia land without restraint.  Xixia was also in panic, and the Dangxiang nobles, who were famous for their bravery and fierceness, were even more indignant, blaming Empress Dowager Liang and Prime Minister Liang Yimi for their lack of resistance, which made the Song army aggressive.  Even though there are constant rumors, Prime Minister Liang Yimi takes it indifferently.  He was already mobilizing troops and horses to resist the Song army's attack.  Last year, Li Bingchang's personal expedition was not without merit. At least Xixia had assembled a large number of troops and food in the east, which came in handy now.  After receiving the order, the Western Army has already gone to various important places in the city for reinforcements to prevent the war from quickly deteriorating.  It is not easy for the Song army to advance straight in. A fierce battle will follow, which is inevitable.  Even though the start was unfavorable, Liang Yimi was not worried.  Although the three armies of the Song Army were approaching fiercely, in his opinion, they were not impossible to deal with.  As long as you deal with it well, it is not impossible to retreat from the enemy cleverly. At most, you will have to pay a heavy price.  At least there will be no danger of national subjugation, he is confident in this.  He was really worried about other things, three things to be precise.  One is Xingqing Mansion. He is about to lead an army to go to war. Those party nobles are ready to move. Can Empress Dowager Liang suppress them and stabilize the situation?  There is also Lanzhou. This key city fell into the hands of the Song Army. Hehuang is now also under the control of the Song Army. The right wing of Xixia is completely exposed!  When fighting in the front, you have to be careful about the rear at all times, which is a bit overwhelming.  That¡¯s all, Liang Yimi is most worried about King Zhao Zhao of Qin!  There are no traces of him among the three armies. He will not join the battle?  That's impossible, Liang Yimi is very sure about this.  But where did Zhao Zhao go?

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 638: Intrusion

    The battle against Xixia went smoothly, and all three armies advanced step by step.  The first to achieve a major victory was the Eastern Route Army. Zhe Kexing besieged Jingzhou. After a few days, the city was crumbling.  Seeing that the defense was at a disadvantage and there was no hope for reinforcements, the Xixia defenders in Jingzhou had no choice but to lead their troops to break out.  However, Zhe Kexing immediately mobilized troops and horses to pursue them and besieged the Xixia Army in Jingzhou by the Wuding River.  At the same time, Zhong Er led an army from Suizhou to attack Mizhi Village.  Regrettably, despite the fierce attack for many days, we have never conquered it!  At the same time, the remaining Xixia troops near Suizhou, Mizhi Village, and Wudinghe Jingzhou Army, totaling 50,000 people, made contact.  Finally, they cooperated with each other and prepared to outflank Zhonge's headquarters in reverse.  When Zhong E received the news, he did not panic. He sent someone to report the situation and responded calmly.  He sent his brother Zhong Yong to guard the gate of Mizhi Village, so that the Xixia soldiers in the city could not go out to cooperate.  Then an ambush was set up in the valley between the two mountains, and three groups of troops were arranged to wait for the Xixia army to retreat from the Wuding River.  Soon after, the Xixia army that had evacuated from Jingzhou passed by. Suddenly they heard the sound of trumpets, and the Song army came out from both sides.  The Xixia people were so helpless that they were unable to organize resistance, and the dam collapsed in a matter of seconds!  Zhe Kexing arrived in time and blocked their only escape route to Wuding River.  Zhong Er charged in time and divided and surrounded the Xixia army, causing the Xixia people to be divided into several parts and unable to look at each other.  After a morning of fierce fighting, no one of the 40,000 Xixia troops was left alive and the entire army was wiped out.  The dead people stretched for dozens of miles, and the entire valley turned red, dyed red with blood.  In addition to annihilating the enemy in this battle.  A large number of horses and armor were also seized.  The results of the battle in the valley spread.  The Western Army defenders in Mizhi Village suddenly panicked.  Terrified.  They knew that they were weak and had no reinforcements coming for the time being. They could not withstand the powerful front of the Song army and would be dead ends if they persisted.  The guard, Ma Nu Qi Duoge, sighed, feeling very helpless.  He has been fighting hard for many days, and the belief that supports him to persevere and not give up is the reinforcements.  Now that the reinforcements are gone, they no longer have the confidence to hold on.  Mizhi Village has become an isolated city.  The Xixia people, who were isolated and helpless, could no longer hold on and abandoned the city and fled without waiting for Zhong'e to return.  I'm afraid that if I slow down, I will fall into Zhonge's encirclement again.  There is no doubt that the East Route Army got off to a good start.  The first battle was successful, occupying land in two states and annihilating tens of thousands of Xixia troops.  The most important thing was to boost the morale of the Song army, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Xixia.  The Middle Route Army also lived up to expectations. Liu Changzuo and Jing Siyi gradually approached Lingzhou City, which was one of the most important cities in Xixia.  Lingzhou was conquered.  The entire Ning/Xia Plain was completely exposed to the Song army's front.  Liu Changzuo seized the opportunity and the army immediately advanced along the Hulu River.  Strive to defeat Lingzhou as soon as possible.  The middle route army has 80,000 troops, which is the route with the largest number of troops. It is also more powerful in attacking cities and strongholds.  As for the West Route Army, they have now reached the Liupan Mountain area and have not made any major military exploits yet.  However, it has only been a month since the war began, and there will be many opportunities to make meritorious deeds later on.     yes!  In just one month, the Song Army had such a brilliant record.  Xixia was in a state of retreat, and people in the country were even more panicked and very unstable.  Liang Yimi could not sit still. It turned out that he had indeed made worse plans, but he did not expect that the situation would be so bad.  The Song army's advance far exceeded expectations. Was the Xixia defenders vulnerable?  Or is the Song army too powerful?  It seems that we have to adjust our thinking. Since the Song Army is coming quickly, let them come!  Liang Yimi made the worst plan. At worst, he would temporarily give up the land south of the Yellow River to see who is more ruthless?  At the same time, in early September, the news reached Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty.  Zhao Xu felt a little uneasy when he heard the news.  ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that Zhao Zhao would act so quickly, which was beyond expectation!  At the current rate, is it possible that Zhao Zhao will be able to pacify Xixia by the end of the year?  Damn Guo Kui is still fighting hard with the Jiaozhi people in the south. He has obviously given him several secret edicts to return to Bianjing early, but Of course, withdrawing troops from the south also requires an opportunity and a reason. If it is inexplicable,  He retreated in a hurry, unable to find a suitable reason and unable to explain to his subjects!  Zhao Zhao¡¯s original plan was to regain Yongzhou, drive the Jiaozhi people out of the Song Dynasty, and then counterattack the Jiaozhi territory to avenge his previous humiliation.  But under current circumstances, we can only settle for the next best thing.  Just recapture Yongzhou and drive away the Jiaozhi people. Only in this way can we show the benevolence of our country!  However, in order to maintain the face of the Song Dynasty, a big victory or a victory of similar size should be achieved before leaving.It would be best to withdraw troops easily.  Guo Kui also fully understood what the officials meant, but on the battlefield, the situation was changing rapidly, how could he be in control?  Facing the powerful front of the Song Dynasty's imperial army, the Jiaozhi people retreated back to their own country.  The Song Dynasty cannot retreat like this. It must teach the Cochin people a lesson, at least to act as a deterrent.  It would be embarrassing if the Song army retreated and the Jiaozhi people came back.  So, Guo Kui invaded the territory of Jiaozhi. The soldiers of the Song Dynasty who participated in the battle had a strong desire for revenge, so they charged and killed them fiercely.  Unfortunately, it is not as good as fate. Jiaozhi is located in a hot and humid area. After the soldiers of the Song Army penetrated deeply, they were not accustomed to the acclimatization.  This then triggered an epidemic, which caused a sharp decline in the army's combat effectiveness.  The originally good situation also took a turn for the worse. Guo Kui's army encountered the Jiaozhi Army on the Fuliang River.  Originally the situation was pretty good, but due to the epidemic, the Song army was declining day by day.  The Cochin people again had the right time, place and harmony, and soon turned defeat into victory.  Guo Kui ended in a disastrous defeat at the Fuliang River, losing 20,000 people, and then hurriedly retreated to the border between the two countries.  The Cochin people turned defeat into victory, their morale was boosted, and they were ready to take action again.  As a result, Guo Kui did not dare to withdraw his troops easily.  Zhao Xu could not afford this risk, otherwise he would not be able to explain to the people on Guangnan Road.  If Guo Kui doesn't come back for a day, Bianjing will be empty. We must always be on guard against Zhao Zhao, and Zhao Xu will have trouble sleeping and eating.  Zhao Xu¡¯s physical fitness is not very good to begin with.  In the past few years, I have been working hard to govern.  It takes a lot of energy.  My physical condition is not as good as before.  In order to let the concubines have more heirs, Zhao Xu worked very hard in the harem. When he was unable to do what he wanted, he also used some tiger and wolf medicine. Over time, it only did harm to the body, but no good.  This year, I have been worried and depressed.  As a result, he became more and more indulgent in his private life, and his health became worse and worse.  Now I am often anxious and suspicious, and my physical condition is even worse.  Now is the critical moment, Zhao Xu does not dare to let outsiders know that he relies on a large number of medicines prescribed by the imperial physician to maintain a healthy state of qi and blood.  "At this time, when everything was not going as he wished, Zhao Xu could not take care of him with peace of mind.  Zhao Zhao¡¯s progress in the northwest was so fast that he couldn¡¯t rest assured.  Originally, this battle was won and Xixia was destroyed.  As an emperor, he has made outstanding achievements, it seems now.  It is possible that everything will fall on Zhao Zhao.  As for whether Zhao Zhao and Xixia will both suffer losses, it¡¯s hard to say. Xixia was too vulnerable.  The first few battles ended in failure, but now they are actively retreating, and the Xixia generals have led their troops to surrender directly. Are you kidding?  What should we do if Zhao Zhao ends the war against Xixia before Guo Kui comes back, and with the momentum of great victory, he sends his troops to attack Bianjing?  Zhao Xu was worried. Thinking of this, he felt two more years.  The first one is that we must speed up the deployment of our own forces in the Western Army, at least to play a role in disintegration.  There was no news from Wen Jiyuan and Zhang Dun who were sent there before. The role they could play was very leisurely and it would take a long time. Zhao Xu couldn't wait any longer.  The second issue is the issue of military exploits. The credit for the battle against Xixia cannot belong to Zhao Zhao alone, he must also participate.  Although he has the power to take charge of major military and political affairs in the northwest, he takes the lead in this matter.  But he is the emperor of the Song Dynasty, and the whole world is not the royal land. Is there anything else in the Song Dynasty that the emperor cannot participate in?  As for the specific measures, it is to directly intervene in the war against Xixia, and the generals must have their own direct descendants.  Zhao Zhao immediately issued an order, with Wang Zhongzheng, the vice-president of the capital, as the chief general, and Zuo Bandianzhi Liu Rengui as the deputy general. They set out from Hedong, crossed the Yellow River to Linzhou, and attacked Xixia.  Not only that, he also ordered Zhe Kexing and Zhong E to obey Wang Zhongzheng's control.  Does anyone know who the deputy is?  To put it bluntly, he is the chamberlain in the palace.  Sending a eunuch to fight on the front line is really a bit innovative.  There is naturally a reason why Zhao Xu did this. Now he is so suspicious that ordinary generals do not trust him at all and are afraid of sending a white-eyed wolf.  If you bite yourself back, or if you are absent-minded and do nothing, the consequences will be disastrous.  On the contrary, it is the eunuch in the palace who has been his confidant for many years, so he is absolutely at ease.  It is not unreasonable to say that eunuchs lead the army. There have been precedents in the past, but there are more cases where eunuchs serve as supervisors of the army.  There is indeed something special about this Wang Zhongzheng. He followed Wang Shao in the northwest in his early years, had some military exploits and combat experience, and also served as a regimental training envoy in the local area.  So sending him there makes sense on the surface.  In order to show their sincerity, Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui specially brought 20,000 soldiers and several civilians across from Hedong.  Thereby telling the world how much effort he, the emperor, made in fighting Xixia.  At the same time, he also showed that he was close to the King of Qin and fully supported him in his battles.  With such good intentions, it is difficult for Zhao Zhao toreject!  Especially the breakthrough point in Linzhou is even more wonderful.  Linzhou and Fuzhou belong to Hedong Road in terms of administrative division. The King of Qin is in charge of military affairs in the northwest, which is actually west of the Yellow River.  But if it is really serious, Lin and Erzhou seem to be excluded.  Fuzhou is the territory of the Zhe family, and Zhao Xu has no way to get involved, but Linzhou can still make a fuss.  Let¡¯s see how Zhao Zhao reacts, right?  I hope Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui will not let themselves down!  "It's just that after the news was announced, the reaction of the courtiers seemed not to be good.  Some people publicly dissuaded him, saying that it was right for the officials to send Wang Zhongzheng to lead the Hedong reinforcements to support him.  But Zhe Kexing and Zhong E were originally at the command of His Highness King Qin, but now they are suddenly under the control of King Zhongzheng. Wouldn't it disrupt the arrangements ordered by King Qin?  Should we discuss it with the King of Qin, or let the King of Qin dispatch and arrange Wang Zhongzheng?  Zhao Xu turned a deaf ear and just argued that the generals of the Song Dynasty would cooperate with each other and work together for victory when fighting on the front line.  As for the specific control and command authority, it is very vague and I am not willing to determine it carefully.  The officials insisted, but the courtiers had nothing to do. The decree had been issued, and Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui were already preparing to set off from Hedong.  Everything is in vain, everyone can only infer the situation based on the situation and complain at will.  Many people did not agree with the official's move and did not complain. Some even believed that this move was likely to disrupt King Qin's overall deployment and even lead to failure Zhao Xu was very angry, but he endured it.  Say nothing!  But when he heard that Wang Anshi was among these people, Zhao Xu's mood completely changed.  Wang Anshi has some different conflicts in his treatment of King Qin, but there is nothing major now, so it doesn't matter if he doesn't get involved.  However, Wang Anshi was still very concerned about attacking Xixia.  ??Especially because the situation is so good, it makes people even more happy.  According to this rhythm, it is impossible to gradually conquer Lingxia and destroy Xixia.  Such a great thing naturally makes people very happy.  Wang Anshi has been looking forward to this day for many years. His dream of destroying Xixia, cutting off the right arm of the Liao Kingdom, and restoring the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties can be realized.  Regardless of anything else, Wang Anshi hoped that King Qin would win beautifully as soon as possible and lay the foundation for the resurgence of the Song Dynasty.  Wang Anshi was too stubborn, too gentlemanly in many things, and sometimes he turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside the window, so that he ignored the official Zhao Xu's mentality in this matter.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  Zhao Xu is also quite satisfied with her and looks forward to an improvement in the financial revenue situation by the end of the year.  Originally, the relationship between monarch and ministers was relatively harmonious, but Zhao Xu sent Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui at this time.  From a purely military perspective, Wang Anshi felt that this would make the command of the East Route Army too chaotic, without mutual control, and unable to cooperate fully.  Therefore, in front of several New Party backbones and students, Wang Anshi expressed his concerns.  As a result, this concern was cleverly conveyed to Zhao Xu's ears.  Zhao Xu was immediately shocked, what is Wang Anshi doing?  Does he sympathize with Zhao Zhao?  Although he knew Wang Anshi's personality and temperament, Zhao Xu was still very unhappy.  He felt that he was good enough to Wang Anshi, and now at this critical time, Wang Anshi should repay his kindness.  But he actually sympathized with Zhao Zhao and even opposed his own measures. What did he want to do?  Zhao Xu felt very uncomfortable. He felt that Wang Anshi was one of the few people who could be completely trusted.  But in the current situation, could it be that he has a heart of betrayal?     Why?  The expression on Zhao Xu's face gradually turned cold, and he decided to test it himself!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 639: Birds of Prey are about to strike, flying lowly and gathering their wings

    How could Wang Anshi's private worries, which were not even complaints, reach the ears of official Zhao Xu?  Lu Huiqing smiled coldly. His deployment this year was still effective. He could at least be well-informed through his eyes and ears.  Fu Bi once warned Zhao Xu in the past that as a king, he must not let his likes and dislikes known to his ministers, otherwise it will be easy for someone to do what he likes and even take advantage of him.  Zhao Xu also vowed that he did not want to be taken advantage of anymore.  "It's a pity that Zhao Xu didn't remember either the old minister's warning or his own oath.  Lu Huiqing clearly grasped the official¡¯s thoughts and prepared to use him for the Nth time!  It was difficult to kill Wang Anshi just once, but it was enough to plant a seed of suspicion in the hearts of the officials, which gradually took root and sprouted. ?? Water drops penetrate stones, and ropes saw and cut wood. They are all the result of accumulation over time. Suspicion is the same.  Lu Huiqing believes that with Zhao Xu¡¯s suspicious character, the accumulation period will not be too long.  Wang Anshi has a solid foundation, but no matter how capable he is, once there is a problem with his "loyalty" and the sensitive nerves of the officials are touched, it will not end well.  There is no way, the friendship between teachers and students in the past has long since disappeared; as the political advisor is unwilling to submit to the prime minister, he and Wang Anshi are destined to fight to the death!  " Moreover, Wang Anshi had to act first. Wang Anshi had already become suspicious of himself. Although he agreed with him on some things as before and spared no effort to support him, in the end he could not make up for the rift and could only delay it.  Wang Yu has no good impression of himself at all. He probably still has a lot of resentment in his heart, and even wants to kill himself.  Under such circumstances, how can we just sit back and wait for death?  Since there is no way to escape, then only by killing the other party can you be safe and sound.  It¡¯s just that people¡¯s calculations are not as good as God¡¯s calculations.  Sometimes things are just so weird.  Deng Wan, Lian Hengfu and others were members of the New Party and had always been close to Wang Anshi.  This year Lu Huiqing came to power, and he was very alienated from them, and even deliberately suppressed them, which made the two of them in a very bad situation.  Lu Huiqing also intended to put a fault on their heads.  Almost becoming a scapegoat.  Therefore, Deng Wan and Lian Hengfu hated Lu Huiqing deeply. In the past, they were soft-spoken, but they could not tolerate high-ranking officials like Lu Huiqing.  But things are different now. Mr. Wang is back, they have someone behind them, and someone is upholding justice.  Ever since.  Deng Wan and Lian Hengfu began to stir up trouble in front of Wang Anshi and insult Lu Huiqing in various ways.  When speaking, in addition to the facts, it is inevitable to add fuel and jealousy, which is somewhat meant to sow discord.  In addition, he also contacted others to criticize Lu Huiqing in the court.  There was a lot of noise for a while.  This is the situation that Zhao Xu least wants to see. Most of his attention is on Zhao Zhao now, so how can he take care of these small things?  The New Party is one of the few fundamental forces that he can rely on with confidence, but there is no peace in the New Party. Isn't this a joke?  It will not do you any good if you continue to consume yourself internally.  How to resolve this fight?  Will you act as peacemaker to mediate?  Although Zhao Xu does not think there is any irreconcilable conflict between the two, it will take a lot of time.  Very troublesome.  The most important thing is, how to level a bowl of water?  The palms and backs of my hands are full of flesh!  Wang Anshi is the prime minister and assistant minister whom he relies on, and he is needed for reform and finance.  Lu Huiqing and Zhao Zhao had a sworn hatred, and he was ruthless and full of strategies. He was a very useful chess piece in dealing with the King of Qin.  Logically speaking, it is not good to wrong anyone, but for the current plan, we must be a little biased.  The fastest way to resolve a dispute is to separate two people.  After weighing.  Zhao Xu issued an order to let Lu Huiqing, the political advisor, go to Chenzhou.  After all, Wang Anshi is more needed now, and Zhao Xu also wants to use this method to remind Wang Anshi to give him another chance.  As for Lu Huiqing, he tried to appease him.  I hope he can understand his painstaking efforts.  Things went more smoothly than expected, and Lu Huiqing happily accepted the order without any complaints.  Under such circumstances, he also wanted to leave Bianjing.  Before giving Wang Anshi a fatal blow, it is necessary to temporarily avoid the edge.  Knowing that Chenzhou is only temporary, people who have experienced the experience of being a prime minister are different from ordinary Zhizhou, and they have great hope of recovery.  Didn't Fu Bi, Han Qi, Wen Yanbo, and even Wang Anshi himself all have such experiences?  Lu Huiqing is confident that she will become one of them.  Since he went to Chenzhou, the officials must have felt guilty, especially after discovering that Wang Anshi was disappointed. The guilt will become more intense.  Once it is used again in the future, the officials will naturally compensate it Furthermore, after leaving Bianjing, Wang Anshi will not be very wary of himself and can avoid criticism.  It¡¯s time to take advantage of this opportunity to accumulate strength for the future.  The bird of prey is about to attack, and it will fly humblely and fold its wings.  The next day after receiving the imperial edict, Lu Huiqing went to Chenzhou calmly.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After Lu Huiqing left, many members of the New Party breathed a sigh of relief, while others such as Deng Wan, Lian Hengfu and others clapped their hands and cheered.  But Wang Yu was not satisfied!  The last thing he can tolerate is betrayal. His attitude towards Zhao Zhao and Zheng Xia in the past is the best proof.  Once upon a time, Wang Yu also wanted to torture Zhao Zhao to death, but unfortunately he failed.  Zheng Xia was originally a promising rookie, but was demoted to a gatekeeper.  But it was this incident that inspired Wang Yu the most.  The reason for not killing Zheng Xia was because he did not kill Zheng Xia, so he found an opportunity to use a "Picture of Refugees Starving to Death" to ruin his father's position as prime minister.  We must learn from the past and take precautions.  Lu Huiqing is much more powerful than Zheng Xia. If he rises again, his destructive power will be immeasurable.  Wang Yu felt that he should find a way to kill Lu Huiqing completely.  Although his father Wang Anshi repeatedly warned himself not to deal too hard with Lu Huiqing.  Wang Yu felt that his father was sometimes too simple, and it would not work to completely follow the gentleman's line in the court.  Of course, maybe my father still cares about the teacher-student friendship with Lu Huiqing!  ¡°Hmph, you ungrateful villain, what do you have to worry about?  If the father wants to be a gentleman, then the villain has no choice but to do it himself! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Some are happy and some are sad, this is always the case.  Deng Wan was proud, Wang Yu was not angry, Lu Huiqing was calm, but Zheng Xia was frightened.  Wang Anshi¡¯s greatest hatred, or his most direct enemy is definitely not Lu Huiqing, but himself!  The last time it was because I started it.  And they made up for the fatal blow that led to Wang Anshi's resignation as prime minister. How could they forget such a deep hatred?  How can we give up and give up?  Zheng Xia knows his former teacher Wang Anshi quite well. Perhaps this gentleman will not care too much.  But it's hard to say about his son.  Zheng Xia knew very well what kind of character Wang Yu had.  At that time, he just had some disagreements with the reform, so he treated people so hard, demoted himself to being put in prison, and humiliated himself.  This time, the prime minister was brought down.  This can be considered a life-and-death situation.  Wang Yu still doesn't know what despicable methods he will use to deal with himself!  Zheng Xia has been worried all day long. Since Wang Anshi returned to Bianjing, he has not had a good night's sleep!  A few days ago, because of the fierce fight between Lu Huiqing and Wang Anshi, someone attracted firepower. Wang Anshi and his son probably couldn't care about him, a small person.  So it was spared for the time being.  Now that Lu Huiqing has gone to Chenzhou, he will bear the brunt.  Zheng Xia became more and more restless, fearing that disaster would befall him soon.  He didn't dare to go home at night, but made an appointment with his good friend Xu Rong to drink to drown his sorrows.  "Brother Yutian, this may be the last time you and I drink!" Zheng Xia said in a sad tone, "I won't go home until I'm drunk tonight!" Xu Rong looked at Zheng Xia's expression, shook his head repeatedly and said, "Jie Fu  Ah. What are you talking about? " "Hey, you don't know that Wang Anshi is now powerful again. It was because of me that the officials drove him out of Bianjing. Will he end up well now?  Zheng Xia sighed: "These days, my colleagues and friends are like the god of plague when they see me, and they run away. You are the only one who is willing to drink with me." "It's true that Wang Anshi is back. But this doesn't mean that  Brother Jiefu, you are in danger, don't be so pessimistic!" Xu Rong hurriedly comforted him. He had known about this for a long time and knew it well.  It's just that there are many things that need to be figured out slowly, step by step.  There is no rush.  "How can it not be dangerous? Wang Yu is a man who will retaliate for his anger. There was Lu Huiqing before Today Lu Huiqing has left Bianjing, so I am in trouble!" Zheng Xia was very pessimistic, and his whole person was in a state of anxiety.  "Hey, Wang Anshi is the prime minister after all. As the saying goes, a prime minister can hold a boat in his belly. He always has this belly. He is focusing on big things. Lu Huiqing wants to get rid of him because he blocks his power. Jiefu  Brother, you are different. You are a small person after all. If he really can't get along with you, it will appear that he is too small!" Xu Rong said: "I know your main concern is Wang Yu, he is just a minister of Tianzhang Pavilion.  Why should you be afraid of him? Besides, he has to take into account his father¡¯s reputation, right?¡± ¡°It makes sense, what Brother Xu said is right, but¡± Zheng Xia said: ¡°If this continues, there will still be risks. I sleep and eat every day.  It¡¯s so difficult!¡± Xu Rongxiao asked, ¡°Brother Jiefu, how can we achieve stability?¡± ¡°It would be best if Wang Anshi fell, or I could find a way to go outside¡± Zheng Xia felt that it was too difficult to stay in Bianjing.  It's dangerous.  ???But" Zheng Xia obviously hesitated. Who would be willing to give up his future easily unless he had to? But he also worried more. "Actually" Xu Rong lost no time and said softly: "Actually, it is not difficult for Wang Anshi to fall again"  When Zheng Xia heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he asked: "Brother Yu Tian, ??how do you say this?  " Xu Rong said slowly: "Actually, if Brother Jiefu wants to protect himself or even plan his future, there is one person who can help him.  "    "who?  " "Lu Huiqing!  Zheng Xia frowned and said, "Lu Huiqing can't protect herself now. What future does she have with him?"  Besides, I had sinned against him back then.  " "Oh, that's not necessarily the case!  Xu Rong said: "Lu Huiqing has been working as a political advisor for a year and has a good foundation in the court. Even if Wang Anshi wants to overthrow him, it will not be easy. Brother Jiefu, do you think so?"  " "That's right!  "Zheng Xia nodded lightly and agreed. "But this time, not long after Deng Wan and the others started making trouble, Wang Anshi could hardly make any move, and Lu Huiqing left!  Xu Rong said in a deep voice: "Is Lu Huiqing vulnerable?"  Is Wang Anshi extremely powerful?  Not necessarily.  Brother Jiefu, think about it carefully, did Lu Huiqing make any move to resist or counterattack?  " "It seems not" Zheng Xia recalled, his eyes a little confused, half understanding. "Lu Huiqing seemed to be very calm when going to Chenzhou!  Xu Rong said: "Is this normal?"  Brother Jiefu, you know Lu Jifu quite well. Is he someone who gives up easily?  "    "no!  Zheng Xia shook his head, hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Yutian, what do you mean?"  " "I guess if I'm right, Lu Huiqing might have a backup plan to turn defeat into victory, or even a fatal blow!  The birds of prey are about to strike, and they fly low and fold their wings!  "Xu Rong's words immediately made Zheng Xia a little frightened. "So, Lu Huiqing is not a total failure. There is a high possibility of making a comeback. Is there anything wrong with following him?  "Xu Rong smiled, meaningfully. Zheng Xia said worriedly: "But I have offended him before!  " "When did you offend him?  Xu Rong asked back, and then said in a deep voice: "You offended Wang Yu and Wang Anshi. What does it have to do with Lu Huiqing?"  Now you have a common enemy, Wang Anshi, and the enemy of your enemy is a friend, not to mention that you already had friendship earlier.  " "This just go to Lu Huiqing like this?  "Zheng Xia was obviously a little surprised! "Yes, you are old acquaintances, and now you have a common enemy, so it is easy to hit it off!  Xu Rong lowered his voice and said: "Furthermore, and the most important point, you were all the closest people to Wang Anshi. Is there any way of nature that can bring down Wang Anshi?"  If Lu Huiqing gains power by then, Brother Jiefu, you will also become famous.  "    "yes!  "Zheng Xia suddenly became enlightened and became much more energetic. After a while, he looked up at Xu Rong with confusion and whispered: "Brother Yutian, I just discovered that you are so good at strategy and have a better understanding of the situation in the court.  It's like seeing fire Such a great talent is really buried" "Hey, what's the use?  If you fail to pass the Jinshi exam, everything is in vain!  "Xu Rong sighed. "With Brother Yutian's talent, it shouldn't be a problem to find a way out and become a staff member of a high-ranking official. Why do you need to hang out with a little person like me?  You still think about me and make suggestions.  "Zheng Xia was a little confused and felt that Xu Rong's performance was unusual. "How can it be so easy?  Xu Rong sighed softly: "I hope that Brother Jiefu will be able to flourish and be able to follow Jiwei when the time comes. It will not be in vain for all my hard work!"  Besides, we are friends, shouldn¡¯t we help each other?  "    "I see!  "Zheng Xia was relieved. He couldn't pass the Jinshi examination, so it was reasonable to support him to seek a future. He vowed: "Brother Yu Tian, ??don't worry, if Zheng Xia succeeds, he will definitely live up to his reputation!  "    "Thanks!  "Xu Rong smiled secretly in his heart. It's not certain who will live up to who in the future!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 640: Sit back and wait for the rabbit

    While Zheng Xia was busy contacting Lu Huiqing, Xu Rong came to a secret mansion, walked up to the attic, bowed and said: "Mr. Di, it's done!" "Well, very good!" Di Qing nodded and said: "Lu Huiqing  This person is very restless. Not only does he have bad intentions towards Wang Anshi, but he also has bad intentions towards His Highness, so it is difficult to place someone next to him. Zheng Xia is a good candidate.  After all, Lu Huiqing has a friendship, and now he is also a grasshopper on the same rope!" Xu Rong said: "Lu Huiqing is in the middle of hiring people, so he should be able to hit it off immediately." "Well, you don't have to do anything, just concentrate on taking care of Zheng Xia.  That's it!" Di Qing whispered: "It's a great achievement for you to find out any important information about Lu Huiqing." "Yes, my subordinates must live up to their expectations!" Xu Rong was originally a very peripheral person.  I didn't even know the existence of Zhao Zhao and Di Qing before.  Later, because the Zheng Xia he was dating was very important and his performance was also good, he was inspected and recruited by Di Qing and became the core member of Mingyue Sect.  Di Qing has been very careful recently. He is looking for people who may pose a threat to Zhao Zhao, and Lu Huiqing is the first to bear the brunt.  Now, placing a chess piece next to him may come in handy in the future.  Speaking of the biggest trouble, it is undoubtedly Zhao Xu.  Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui went to Linzhou, and it was obvious what their purpose was.  How much power can they gain in the northwest and what serious impact can they have?  Di Qing didn't think so.  What he was afraid of was that these two people would disrupt King Qin's plan.  As a commander who has led troops for many years, he is very aware of a general who does not obey orders and an army with chaotic command.  What a disastrous result on the battlefield.  It¡¯s easy to waste all your efforts.  In the worst case, it may lead to defeat.  completely annihilated.  This battle is very important to King Qin. If anything goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous!  Zhao Xu was really sinister. In order to attack his political opponents, he even ignored the national security of the Song Dynasty. It was really despicable.  The situation has been determined. Wang Zhongzheng is afraid that he has crossed the Yellow River and is beyond his reach.  It was up to King Qin himself to deal with it.  I hope there won't be any trouble Di Qing can only pray silently. For now, all he can do is to let him have nothing to worry about.  I heard that the King of Qin married another concubine in Chang'an. She was Su Shi's sister-in-law. She was from a good background and was worthy of His Highness the King of Qin.  This is fine, if you can give birth to a prince, that would be the best.  King Qin¡¯s wife and children are all in Bianjing. Although he has made a guarantee, he has the ability to ensure their safety and freedom.  But after all, there are still risks, and it is better to be foolproof.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liupan Mountain.  It is located in the southwest of Ning/Xia Plain and the east of Longyou.  The southern section is Longshan, extending to the vicinity of Dashanguan in the west of Guanzhong.  It happens to be a watershed. Although they both belong to the Yellow River Basin, the Jing River flows southward and flows into the Wei River before entering the Yellow River.  The Hulu River also originates here, flows north through Lingzhou, and finally merges into the Yellow River.  Obviously, Liupan Mountain is also the natural dividing line between Hexi, Longyou and Guanzhong.  To be precise, it is the barrier in Guanzhong.  Especially now, with Xixia to the north and Song Dynasty to the south, the significance is even more important.  The Palace of the Prince of Qin by the Qujiang Pool created some illusions, so that many people thought that the Prince of Qin, Zhao Zhao, was strategizing in Chang'an.  In fact, this is not the case. Zhao Zhao is now in Liupan Mountain.  Liu Changzuo's unit of the Central Route Army advanced northward through the nearby Hulu River and attacked Lingzhou.  The Zhongshidao headquarters of the West Route Army is not very far away.  Zhao Zhao came here to supervise the war?  There is this consideration, but apart from that, Zhao Zhao is more concerned about another place - Xiaoguan! ?? Guanzhong has always been known as the land of four fortresses. There are portals in the southeast, northwest, and is known as the four keys of Guanzhong!  There are Tongguan in the east, Wuguan in the south, Dashanguan in the west, and Xiaoguan in the north.  The rolling mountains of Liupan Mountain separate the connection between Hexi, Ning/Xia Plain, Helan Mountain and Guanzhong.  To travel directly, one must either climb over the mountains or travel along the valleys between the mountains, and the most convenient road is Xiaoguan.  Xiaoguan is the northern gate of Guanzhong. It was heavily garrisoned during the Han and Tang Dynasties. Now we must be careful as well.  All the troops have been mobilized to the front line, and the hinterland of Guanzhong is relatively empty. We must be careful of Xixia's sneak attacks.  During Zhu Di¡¯s Jingnan campaign in the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Jianwen had so many troops fighting at the front. As a result, Nanjing was empty, and Zhu Di seized the opportunity.  After running thousands of miles, he captured Nanjing City and achieved great success as an emperor.  Zhao Zhao knew very well that he was the uncle of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty and the nominal uncle of Zhao Xu.  In the history of that time and space in the previous life, the only successful precedent for an uncle to seize the throne from his nephew was Zhu Di's Battle of Jingnan, which was also his own teaching material.  How can we not take precautions against "lessons learned from past mistakes"?  After all, Liang Yi buriedHe is not a simple character either.  Especially in the past two years, I heard that his temper has become calmer and calmer, and he is no longer the irritable Wu Xia Ameng he used to be.  Facing his own aggressive attack, doesn't he have any countermeasures?  For so many days, Xixia has not launched a decent counterattack.  After suffering such a big loss in Suizhou, how could he remain calm?  Lingzhou has been holding on, but it also seems to be fighting hard.     unusual!  What on earth is Liang Yimi doing?  What do you want to do?  Zhao Zhao carefully checked all the places and found that Xiao Guan was a loophole.  If you have nothing to do, come to Liupan Mountain to enjoy the autumn scenery.  It is said that Genghis Khan stayed here, which shows that it is a good place.  Not to mention, Zhao Zhao guessed it right, and Liang Yimi also noticed Xiao Guan!  With the war developing to its current state, Xixia is at a disadvantage. If it blindly resists passively, it will only be led by the Song Dynasty.  Moreover, the morale of Xixia is getting worse and worse. How to resist the sharp-edged Song army?  The defense line had been torn apart, and the Xixia army had to hold on to some more important cities.  Liang Yi is under a lot of pressure and doesn¡¯t want this situation to continue!  He wanted to say something - offense is the best defense.  In extraordinary times, only extraordinary methods can be used to catch the enemy by surprise and defeat them.  The Western Army of the Song Dynasty was powerful, but now their border defense lines are too long and their forces are inevitably scattered.  This time another 170,000 troops were mobilized to attack Xixia.  Then the defenses in the hinterland of Longyou and Guanzhong will definitely be empty. If Xixia soldiers and horses suddenly appear at this time, what will be the result?  And among them, there is a convenient passage - Xiaoguan!  Liang Yimi acted quickly and deliberately resisted passively, focusing all the Song army's attention on Lingzhou and Xiazhou.  Then they deployed secretly, gathered a cavalry of 8,000 people, and launched an attack on Xiaoguan while it was dark.  Prepare to pass through Liupan Mountain and attack Guanzhong directly.  The initial operation was successful. The Song army had defenders at Xiaoguan, but after all, the defense was not tight enough.  Both the number of defenders and their equipment were poor, and the attack by the Xixia people was so sudden that the Song army was unable to defend itself, and the Xiaoguan gate was lost.  The tense nerves of the Xixia people relaxed a little, but the people of the Song Dynasty still ignored it after all.  After opening the Xiaoguan Passage, the Xixia people took action immediately, and the cavalry went south along the bottom of the Jing River Valley.  At dawn, they will be able to appear in Guanzhong, and soon they may be able to march to Chang'an.  Regardless of the number of troops and regardless of the outcome, as long as they appear in Guanzhong, it is a huge victory.  The soldiers at the front are fighting, but the enemy appears in the hinterland. There will definitely be chaos in the northwest of the Song Dynasty. The soldiers are also unstable and unwilling to fight.  For them, the elders at home are also the most important, and conquests and conquests are secondary.  The commander of this Xixia cavalry is Liang He, a tribesman of Liang Yimi. He is loyal and capable.  Liang He knew very well the importance of this military mission, and he also knew that it was likely that there would be no return. This was probably an expedition with no return.  But as long as we can reach Chang'an City, it will be a huge victory.  The most serious crisis in the history of Xixia may be resolved. This matter is also related to the life and death of the Liang family, so Liang He is very calm and regards death as home.  Breaking through Xiao Pass is the first step, and the next step is to drive straight in.  According to this rhythm, the possibility of success is very high.  Liang He was full of confidence. If he was fast enough and relied on the mobility of the Xixia cavalry, he could move as planned before the Song army could react.  Maybe they can still retreat calmly while being ravaged in Guanzhong.  Even if they all die in the end, the goal of attacking Guanzhong can be achieved, and this is enough.  Chang'an seems to be right in front of you, Liang He urges the cavalry to speed up!  The terrain in this section is undulating, and the Jinghe River flows quickly and loudly.  There is also the roar of the waterfall falling into the deep pool in the distance, which just covers up the sound of the horse's hooves, allowing you to speed up calmly.  But not long after walking, the vanguard suddenly stopped and found that rocks had fallen in the middle of the valley, blocking the way.  How could it be such an unlucky coincidence?  Liang He thought to himself and heard that the southern foot of Liupan Mountain is rainier than the north, and now is the autumn rain season.  It may be rain or flash floods that wash away the stones and block the road!  Without saying a word, Liang He immediately ordered the soldiers to clear the road.  Time is important to them and there is no room for delay.  In order to facilitate cleaning, Xixia soldiers lit torches!  When they walked towards the rock, they unexpectedly discovered that there were words engraved on it!  There are words?  Liang He's heart tightened, and there was an ominous premonition in his heart.  But he still subconsciously walked forward and looked at the writings on the rocks by the light of the torch.  He is from the Liang clan, his family is well educated and he can read Chinese characters.  Under the firelight, he could clearly see the words written on the rocks: Sit back and wait for the rabbit.Soon, we are waiting for the arrival of Xixia soldiers!     ah!  Liang He exclaimed and realized that this was not an accident, but was done deliberately by the Song Army. They had fallen into an ambush by the Song Army.  "Quickly, go back the way you came and retreat!" Liang He still wanted to make a final struggle, hoping there would still be a chance to escape.  Unfortunately, it was too late. The moment the Xixia soldiers turned around, a hail of arrows from the sky came towards them!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 641: Trouble ensues

    Zhao Zhao didn't expect that Shouzhu actually met a rabbit. He was really lucky.  When the Xixia people attacked Xiaoguan, they deliberately did not resist strongly and allowed the Xixia people to pass.  Then they set up an ambush in the canyon on the bank of the Jing River, and waited until all the Xixia people entered the encirclement before launching an attack.  This is a massacre without suspense!  A rain of arrows filled the sky, and the Song army attacked from a high position. The Xixia people could not resist at all.  There were countless casualties. Some soldiers panicked and jumped into the Jing River in an attempt to escape.  This section of the river flows rapidly, has many sharp rocks, and is full of waterfalls and deep pools.  Most Xixia people who cannot swim have no chance of surviving if they fall.  By daybreak, the battle was over. Almost all the eight thousand Xixia cavalry were wiped out, including the general Liang He. Only a few hundred of them were lucky enough to escape and were captured by the Song army.  Li Cheng smiled and said: "Your Highness is really clever and clever. He caught you right." "Hey, it's not that magical. It's just a little cautious!" Zhao Zhao said: "Immediately separate the prisoners for interrogation. I want to know the north side of Xiaoguan as soon as possible.  What's the situation?" "Oh, so that's what His Highness planned, my subordinates will go immediately!" Li Cheng reacted instantly and left in a hurry.  Waiting for the rabbit is optional. It is impossible for Zhao Zhao to set up an ambush in Xiaoguan specifically for such a small-probability event.  His actual purpose - to break through Xiao Pass and attack Xixia from the north!  The Xixia people can go south from Xiaoguan to attack Guanzhong, then the Song army can also go north from Xiaoguan. This is the real purpose of Zhao Zhao coming to Liupanshan.  In the name of supervising the war, I came here quietly.  In fact, an army of 20,000 people was waiting nearby.  Why did Liu Changzuo's troops in the Central Route Army have the most troops?  In addition to the main attack on the frontal battlefield from Huanqing Road to Lingzhou, it was also to deceive others.  Liu Changzuo's army had 80,000 troops externally, but in fact it was 100,000, and 20,000 people stayed at the foot of Liupan Mountain.     but.  Xiaoguan is a dangerous place. It is a terrain where one man can guard the pass and ten thousand men can't get through it. It is not easy to conquer easily. Once the Xixia people realize their intentions, they will strengthen the defense.  But all the previous efforts were wasted.  Zhao Zhao was very cautious. In addition to sending detective horses for investigation, he also realized that the Xixia people might also adopt such a strategy.  Anyway, Liu Changzuo and Zhong E played well, and they had plenty of time, so they waited patiently for a few days.  Unexpectedly, the Xixia people really came, and Zhao Zhao was overjoyed.  Ambush immediately.  Killing eight thousand Xixia soldiers is nothing, but they can help us understand the situation north of Xiaoguan.  When the Xixia people took the initiative to send cavalry across Xiao Pass and went south to attack Guanlong, they easily relaxed their vigilance, and the Song army had an opportunity to take advantage of it.  How could Zhao Zhao let go of such a great opportunity?  Li Cheng came back soon.  Report: "Your Highness, Liang Yimi's main force has withdrawn to Lingzhou, and General Liu Changzuo's army is fighting fiercely with Xixia under Weizhou City." Liang Yimi retreated to Lingzhou?  Zhao Zhao couldn't help but fell into deep thought.  Lingzhou is close to the Yellow River, also known as Xiping Mansion. It is the most important city and military fortress in Xixia on the east bank of the Yellow River.  The target of the Song Army's dispatch of troops this time was Lingzhou. Relatively speaking, Liu Changzuo's Middle Route Army set off from Huanqing Road and the distance to Lingzhou was relatively short.     but.  After heading north from Huluhe, they will conquer Weizhou, an important military town in the northeast!  There are two main defense lines facing the Song Army in Xixia. One is the Liupanshan line facing Huanqing Road, and the other is the northeast line bordering Linzhou, Fuzhou, and Yanzhou.  There are several important cities on these two lines of defense, including Suizhou, Yinzhou, Xiazhou and Yanzhou on the east line.  The Eastern Route Army has now captured Suizhou and is besieging Yinzhou.  Relatively speaking, there is only one barrier on the front line of Liupan Mountain and Lingzhou, and that is Weizhou.  This is also where the Jingsai Military Division is stationed. The Xixia Kingdom is divided into twelve military divisions.  All are its main force.  This shows the importance of Weizhou.  Liu Changzuo and Jing Siyi are now under Weizhou City. They can only continue to advance after the city is broken.  Liang Yimi must have stationed a large number of troops there to defend, otherwise he would not have retreated to Lingzhou.  But it can be seen from this.  Xixia adopted the strategy of guarding large cities.  It¡¯s not surprising that many places in this generation are deserts and barren mountains, and it is these cities that are valuable.  Xixia fully defended several core cities and abandoned the surrounding military towns. This is also in line with common sense. It concentrates its superior forces to defend key areas!  If the Song Army wants to advance, it can only conquer these strategic locations and then advance forward.  It was bound to go through several fierce battles. Although the charge was smooth, a very bad situation occurred.  Although the Song army's advance was fast and unobstructed, the distance to supply food and grass was lengthened in an instant.  The three armies went ahead without using food and grass. The importance of food and grass to the war is self-evident. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??The charge is so fast, can the food and fodder keep up?  This means that the civilians must speed up. How fast can they go in such rugged terrain near Liupan Mountain?  Is it possible that more civilians need to be mobilized to transport food and grass?  Even so, it is difficult to say whether they can keep up with the cavalry.  Of course, war can also be used to support war on the battlefield.  To put it bluntly, we need to use local materials, or intercept or rob the food and grass left by the Xixia people.  Or, the methods are more brutal, snatching food and grass from the people passing through the area to meet the needs of the army.  Now Xixia has defended several large cities and moved all the people and herdsmen from the periphery to Lingzhou.  The population between the northwest grasslands and the vast sea is small. Unlike the densely populated villages and towns in the Central Plains, for example, the area between Weizhou and Lingzhou is already a deserted wasteland. Where should the Song army go to grab food?  Strong walls and clear fields!  This is the so-called strong wall and clear field. If you can't defeat it head-on, you will trade space for time.  Deliberately retreating, or even abandoning the city, lengthened the enemy's supply line.  In ancient wars, once the food and grass could not keep up, they would either retreat voluntarily or be defeated like a mountain.  This is why there are numerous famous examples in history of attacking grain roads and burning grain and grass to turn the tide of the war.  In the Battle of Julu at the end of the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu sent Yingbu to harass Zhang Han's corridor for transporting grain, which led to a victory that broke the cauldron and sank the boat, with nine battles and nine victories.  In the Battle of Guandu of the Three Kingdoms, could Cao Cao defeat Yuan Shao without Wuchao's fire?  Liang Yimi did not use these two moves, but he strengthened the wall and cleared the country, deliberately and quickly lengthening the Song army's supply line, which had the same effect but the same approach.  Then he sent his clansman Liang He to sneak attack Guanzhong from Xiaoguan. These two moves were two-pronged, and the effect was self-evident.  Now that Liang He is dead, there is no need to worry about the hinterland being attacked.  But how to solve this problem of food and grass supply?  Suspension of advancement?  Zhao Zhao shook his head slightly. It is wise to say that soldiers need speed. The army is in a state of overwhelming power. If it is delayed, morale will inevitably be damaged.  Then we can only try our best to ensure the supply of food and grass, and also speed up the pace of the war to strive for an early victory.  "Li Cheng, ordered Su Che and Wen Jiyuan to recruit civilians from all over Guanzhong; and then asked Quza to recruit Qiang people from Hehuang to participate in transporting grain. No matter what method they use, they must ensure that the king is supplied with food and grass for the army, otherwise he will be  See you first!" Zhao Zhao gave the order with a solemn expression.  Su Che is the transfer envoy of Jingyuan Road, and Wen Jiyuan is in charge of the granary in Chang'an. All government affairs in the northwest must be to support the army as the top priority. This is their responsibility.  It¡¯s just that this time the task will be much heavier, and Zhao Zhao also knows that his order is a bit unreasonable.  But now there is nothing they can do. This can be regarded as a test for them. Whether they can take on the important task depends on this.  Li Cheng quickly sent out people to convey King Qin¡¯s order to Jingyang, Chang¡¯an and Hehuang, and implemented it as quickly as possible.  As for how to speed up the war process and win as soon as possible, you need to find a way yourself.  While ordering Liu Changzuo to speed up, it was time for him to set off.  Zhongshidao will definitely be able to keep up later, but I don¡¯t know what happened to Zhe Kexing and Zhonge in Yinzhou and Suizhou?  After all, it is far away from Liupan Mountain, so it is not very convenient for news exchange.  As I was thinking about it, news came from Suizhou.  Zhao Zhao opened it with joy and only took a glance, but he felt like the house was leaking and it was raining all night.  Anger, helplessness, resentment, and complex emotions came to my heart.  Zhao Xu actually sent a eunuch to Linzhou, euphemistically saying it was to support the operation.  That's all, are you leaving Zhe Kexing and Zhong E to their own devices?  What is going on?  Zhao Zhao sneered repeatedly, even though he was in charge of the military and political affairs in the northwest, which was justified.  But Zhao Xu would never sit idly by and ignore it. With the dignity of the emperor, it was reasonable for him to intervene.  Resentment is useless. Zhao Xu could not discuss it with himself in advance. Once he figured it out, he would be relieved.  But there was a hint of worry in his heart. Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui were destined not to obey their orders. Zhao Xu was going to drive a nail in the northwest!  No, you have to find a way to pull out the nail, and it¡¯s not difficult to do it.  What he is most worried about now is that Wang Zhong is messing around on the battlefield, disrupting his own deployment, and even leading to failure.  The imperial decree asked him to control the Eastern Route Army. Zhao Xu was the emperor after all, so Zhe Kexing and Zhong E could not openly and completely resist the decree.  Even if it's a coincidence, you still have to deal with it.  A eunuch can lead troops to fight?  Even if he had some experience following Wang Shao, he was only half-experienced in the end.  Zhe Kexing and Zhong E will definitely be in trouble. If they disobey, Zhao Xu will have a reason to cause trouble for himself and them.  At present, the enemy is so powerful that he cannot break up with Zhao Xu yet.  If you execute the order, what should you do if something goes wrong and the battle situation becomes unfavorable?  Zhao Xu is really despicable. Now it seems that he only cares about himself.A serious problem.  Can the crusade against Xixia be successful?  The life and death of the 300,000 soldiers of the Western Army and the national defense and security of the northwest of the Song Dynasty were no longer important in his eyes!  "Li Cheng, order Zhe Kexing and Zhonge to attack according to the original plan. As for Wang Zhongzheng, act according to the situation. You can disobey orders when necessary. I will bear the consequences of any consequences!" "Yes!" Zhao Zhao looked solemn and ordered.  The message was sent to Suizhou as quickly as possible, hoping it would be in time.  I hope that the king will be able to fight well and nothing will happen.  If something goes wrong, he will definitely die badly!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 642: Shameless Speech

    From Hedong to Linzhou and then to Suizhou, Wang Zhongzheng only spent half a month on such a long journey.  In addition to the imperial edict from the Zhongshu Province, there was also a secret official edict from the Imperial City Division, asking him to rush to the northwest.  Wang Zhongzheng didn't dare to neglect, so he hurriedly called Liu Rengui, took 20,000 horses and crossed the river to the northwest.  In such a hurry, it was too late to recruit enough civilians.  In the rugged land of the northwest, to ensure the food and grass for an 80,000-strong army, coupled with some unknown circumstances, it stands to reason that at least 100,000 civilians need to be mobilized.  However, when things got urgent, Wang Zhongzheng only mobilized no more than 40,000 civilians and set off in a hurry. He was more confident in himself and believed that 40,000 people should be enough to deal with the situation in the northwest.  Wang Zhongzheng came ashore soon, although Zhe Kexing and Zhong E were both loyal to Zhao Zhao.  But before the King of Qin and the officials broke up with each other, they were all ministers of the Song Dynasty. How could they disobey the emperor's imperial edict?  Before King Qin gave any other instructions, they had no choice but to greet him with smiles.  They are also court generals, even if the king is a eunuch, they also respect him very much.  However, Wang Zhongzheng was not an easy man. He thought that he was a person appointed by the emperor to control the Eastern Route Army, so he was naturally superior.  Therefore, in front of Zhe Kexing and Zhonge, he was unusually high-pitched and had a very unfriendly attitude.  Although Zhe Kexing and Zhong E were full of resentment, it was hard to say anything due to Wang Zhongzheng's status.  They had to swallow their anger and maintain a relationship that was not too harmonious.  Wang Zhongzheng muttered to Liu Rengui behind his back: "Look, it's not bad at all. The generals in the northwest only know the King of Qin and don't know the officials. They are simply treasonous!" "Yes, why don't you report to the officials and punish them for their crimes?" Liu Rengui  He is a submissive and a person who is good at flattery.  He knew that Wang Zhongzheng was a close confidant of the official family, and he would not dare to offend such a person.  Instead, you should be more flattering.  "That won't work. We are in a war now, and it is the time to employ people. How can we easily touch them? Besides, although they have different intentions, they have not done anything untoward." Wang Zhongzheng's voice was spooky.  Yin and Yang said angrily: "What we have to do now is to observe carefully and collect evidence of their evil intentions." "Yes, my subordinates will pay attention." The military generals of the Song Dynasty had little status. It was true that they could not hold their heads up in front of civil servants, but in front of eunuchs  .  It is really rare to be so humble.  I have to say, Liu Rengui is really a shameless weirdo!  Wang Zhongzheng said: "Although we can't punish them for their crimes at the moment, it is still necessary to give them a beating." "Yes, we must give them a heads-up, lest they think they have won two battles and no longer know their surname.  Liu Rengui immediately echoed.  Early the next morning.  Wang Zhongzheng summoned the generals and announced that he would speed up and capture Yanzhou before half October.  It is already mid-September. In one month, we can conquer Yinzhou, Xiazhou, Shizhou and other peripheral cities, and then conquer Yanzhou, the strategic military town in eastern Xixia?     is it possible?  Everyone has doubts in their hearts, and they feel that the new Wang Zhongguan is a little anxious.  So ambitious.  unrealistic!  Zhe Kexing, as the original commander-in-chief of the East Route Army, persuaded: "My lord, Yinzhou and Xiazhou are both important towns in Xixia. We should not act too hastily. It is better to proceed step by step and fight steadily." "Soldiers are more important than speed!" Wang Zhongzheng said displeased: "Now  It is already late autumn, and the cold winter in the northwest will soon come. Then it will be unfavorable for our army to fight. Is it possible that we will return without success? Besides, weren't there a few Xixia people who took the initiative to retreat in the past few days?  Did the army flee and voluntarily surrender? It seems that the Xixia people are frightened, and our army is so powerful that it is a good time to pursue the victory. " "It is right to pursue the victory, but it is too hasty!"  Zhong Er is highly respected, and his words still hold some weight.  But Wang Zhongzheng didn't take it seriously at all and asked: "How do you know if you haven't tried it? Does General Zhong have no confidence in himself? Or is he afraid of the Xixia people?" "Zhong is fearless!" Zhong E was furious.  As Wang Zhongzheng, he held it back and did not explode on the spot.  "Since you have nothing to fear, then charge bravely to the Xixia people!" Wang Zhongzheng said angrily: "Let's do this. General Zhong has been attacking Yinzhou for many days, so we can continue to attack the city. General Zhe is responsible for clearing out the Xixia troops on the periphery.  I will directly lead the army to attack Shizhou and Xiazhou. I hope that when Xiazhou is captured, General Zhong can capture Yinzhou? Otherwise, the Zhong family army in Qingjian City will be in vain. "  , Zhong E suddenly became furious and said angrily: "Okay, Zhong E hopes that the prince will conquer Xiazhou as soon as possible." Wang Zhongzheng had an expression on his face, "You don't care what you can do to me."  "Zhe Kexing felt that Wang Zhongzheng was a bit arrogant.  Even if Zhonge besieges Yinzhou and blocks the reinforcements here, you can quicklyXiazhou?  0 I don¡¯t want to, Xiazhou is the capital of the Five Prefectures in the past. It is the land of Longxing in Xixia. The city is tall and well-guarded. How can it be easily conquered?  One month, okay!  If the city cannot be captured by then, you will be the one to watch!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Although Xixia¡¯s intelligence transmission is not as fast as that of the Song Army, it can still play some role  .  The feud between the Emperor of the Song Dynasty and the King of Qin was naturally known. Recently, Liang Yimi learned that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty had sent Wang Zhongzheng to help in the battle.  Wang Zhongzheng had been stationed on Huanqing Road before, so he also knew something about it.  ??Can two discordant factions work together and fight together?  Liang Yimi couldn't help but sneer.  He soon realized that this was a good opportunity. If he could take advantage of it, it might be a breakthrough in the war on the Eastern Front.  Although the country has secured its walls and cleared the country, it has even prepared for the worst-case scenario of losing all the land south of the Yellow River.  But Liang Yimi was also worried, what would happen if the Song army couldn't be delayed?  Liang He has been sent to sneak attack Guanzhong from Xiaoguan, but the effect is not yet known.  (Liang He was ambushed, but Liang Yi was not aware of it yet.) Although this was all a strategic plan, the country was only temporarily abandoned.  As long as the Song army is out of food and grass, it will inevitably retreat, and Xixia can take advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack.  Taking back the country can even push the border a certain distance forward.  But the Xingqing Mansion was really unsettled. The party nobles were very dissatisfied with his concession, thinking that he was losing his country, and criticized and criticized him very seriously.  Empress Dowager Liang tried hard to suppress the situation and was about to lose control of the situation.  There is no way, there is strong public pressure behind it.  This forced Liang Yimi to consider launching a counterattack of a certain scale to boost morale, while also giving an explanation to the party nobles and stabilizing the domestic situation.  There is a fierce battle here in Weizhou, and Liu Changzuo's 80,000 troops are just below the city.  Being able to defend the city is pretty good, but a counterattack is basically impossible.  On the eastern front, there are famous generals such as Zhe Kexing and Zhong E.  But with the addition of Wang Zhongzheng, everything becomes chaotic, and there is a great chance of winning in the chaos.  Especially when he heard that Wang Zhongzheng planned to capture Xiazhou and Yanzhou within a month, Liang Yimi suddenly felt that the opportunity had come!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 643: Underestimating the Enemy and Rushing to Advance

    When Zhao Zhao's secret order reached Suizhou, it was a little late after all. Wang Zhongzheng had already set off!  While Zhe Kexing and Zhong E were helpless, they breathed a sigh of relief.  With the words of His Highness King Qin, they will have the confidence to do things without being timid.  However, they also knew that it was better not to have a stalemate with Wang Zhongzheng unless it was absolutely necessary.  The King of Qin was considerate of them, and they could not cause trouble to the King of Qin.  Wang Zhongzheng is too hateful and arrogant. He thinks he is great, but in reality?  Take Xiazhou and Yanzhou in one month?  Are you kidding me? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I can¡¯t finish it in the future, so of course he will look good!  Bear with your anger for a while, and you will have time to regain your face in the future.  Of course, Zhe Kexing immediately reported the news to King Zhao Zhao of Qin.  He had already learned that his sister Zhe Wenxin was pregnant with her second child. Giving birth to a boy would be of great significance to the Zhe family.  Therefore, the Zhe family in Fuzhou must be loyal to the King of Qin wholeheartedly.  Zhong E also knew that the King of Qin treated their Zhong family well and praised them extremely.  Although he was only the deputy general of the East Route Army, his nephew Zhong Shidao was the commander-in-chief of the West Route Army.  For a military family like theirs, what they care most about is inheritance. They are happiest when their nephew is so outstanding and so respected.  It is precisely because, in the face of Wang Zhongzheng's arrogance and rudeness, he was able to exercise great restraint and tolerate it repeatedly.  The news from Suizhou was quickly sent to Liupanshan. The situation was as expected, and it was inevitable that the generals would lose peace.  I just didn't expect Wang Zhongzheng's performance to be so unexpected. I thought that Zhao Xu could send someone to intervene, but for a few moments, I didn't expect that he turned out to be such a idiot who didn't know the heights of the world.  There is no one available for Zhao Xu?  But deliberately sent such a idiot to cause trouble?  Zhao Zhao was unable to complain about Zhao Xu's vision and approach.  ??Conquer Xixia¡¯s two major military towns in the east within a month?  Are you kidding me? ?????????????????????????? If he can keep a low profile when he comes, and cooperate well in the battle, that¡¯s all.  Now he is dictating the war, which is simply asking for his own death.  Zhao Zhao smiled coldly, if you can't capture Xiazhou in one month, then I'll be the one to decide.  Don't blame me for being rude.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liu Rengui also had the same worry. It would be too much to capture two big cities in one month.  .  If they were defeated, they would lose a lot of face, and it might even affect the tasks assigned by the officials, which would be troublesome.  Ever since.  I also tried to persuade him tactfully in private, hoping that the prince would be cautious.  Wang Zhongzheng, however, felt no pressure at all. He did not feel that he was being arrogant, but that he was full of confidence.  Xixia's current moral character is not as good as before, and they are defeated one after another on the battlefield.  I don't know how long they fled, but many Xixia soldiers openly surrendered directly.  It was obvious that he was not strong enough and was afraid of the Song army's military front.  Under such circumstances, it is natural to be the first to make meritorious deeds.  Since he represents the official family, he must not let Zhe Kexing and Zhong E take away the merits of the Eastern Route Army.  Only a beautiful victory can win face for the official family. Only in this way.  Only then could he suppress King Qin's momentum.  This was specially assigned by the officials and was also the most important task of this trip. Wang Zhongzheng kept it in mind and carried it out to the letter.  Just a little anxious, he overlooked one point. To achieve such an effect, the premise is that the war must be won.  So hurriedly on the road, Wang Zhongzheng first launched an attack on Shizhou on the outskirts of Xiazhou.  His original plan was to break the city within five days, but an unexpected surprise happened.  The Xixia guard only resisted briefly and then fled.  In a hurry.  He left without even having time to throw away the destruction-related archives and documents.  Is there such a thing?  Wang Zhongzheng was immediately pleasantly surprised. The Xixia people's escape gave him full confidence.  Look, I said, the Song Dynasty was mighty and powerful, with heavenly soldiers.  The enemy army collapsed without a fight. Isn¡¯t it good?  The most important thing is, in this way, with real military achievements, who else dares to say that he is not ashamed of his words?  The battle of Shizhou is the best proof, which directly slaps Zhe Kexing and Zhonge in the face.  It can be regarded as earning face for the official family, and Wang Zhongzheng was complacent for a while.  There was an even bigger surprise waiting for him next. The soldiers of the Song Army actually found a letter among the documents left by the Shizhou garrison.  A letter written by Suo Jiusi, the defender of Xiazhou, probably means that Xiazhou has insufficient troops and insufficient food and grass. Once the Song army arrives, it will definitely not be able to hold on.  Suo Jiusi asked General Shizhou if he should unite his troops to defend Xiazhou, or should they all abandon the city and flee?  Wang Zhongzheng was overjoyed after reading the letter. Is this the case?  Xiazhou has insufficient troops and insufficient food and grass?  The defender's confidence is so unstable?  This is a God-given opportunity!  As long as Xiazhou is captured, what else can Zhe Kexing and Zhong E say?  I imagine they would die of shame.  Even His Highness the King of Qin in Chang'an,I'm afraid I will be restless, and the official family will be very happy.  Thinking of this, Wang Zhongzheng found it funny, so he no longer hesitated and immediately sent troops to Xiazhou.  Not to mention, it was as smooth as ever. Xiazhou City only resisted for two or three days before the defender Suo Jiusi abandoned the city and fled.  Xiazhou was the capital of the Five Prefectures in the past, from which the name of the Xixia Kingdom came. It was a veritable place of Longxing.  Just like the status of Yingtianfu (Songzhou, where Zhao Kuangyin was the governor before he ascended the throne) in the Song Dynasty.  This is a major phased victory, and it is also the greatest military achievement since the dispatch of troops. It is enough to write home about.  Even in the history of tomorrow, it will be written that in a certain month of a certain year, Wang Zhongzheng conquered Xiazhou.  This was definitely a supreme honor. For a moment, Wang Zhongzheng was overwhelmed with joy.  Immediately sent someone to report the good news to Zhao Xu, an official in Bianjing, so that the emperor would know how hard he worked and how well he performed the task.  Then he sent someone to send orders to Zhe Kexing and Zhonge. On the one hand, he was humiliating the two of them and deliberately showing off.  At the same time, the two of them were asked to speed up and lead troops to support.  Wang Zhongzheng has already chosen the next target of attack-Yanzhou!  Liu Rengui: "Your Majesty, we'd better wait for a while and wait for Zhe Kexing and Zhong'e to arrive before setting off." "The soldiers are so fast? How long have you been waiting for them to arrive?" Wang Zhongzheng asked in an eccentric manner: "The morale of the army is currently low.  Ruhong, it's a good time to take advantage of the victory. I think Yanzhou is not stable either. We should go all out and take the city directly!" Wang Zhong was a little carried away. The victories in Shizhou and Xiazhou had already made him feel elated.  He is possessed by the God of War, and he is invincible in every attack.  Yanzhou will definitely be like Shizhou and Xiazhou. As long as the army arrives, they will flee and collapse without a fight.  The reason why he wanted to set off in a hurry was actually because he was afraid that after the arrival of Zhe Kexing and Zhonge, his military exploits would be divided.  "But our army doesn't carry much food and grass. As the saying goes, if the three armies don't move the food and grass first, it's better to wait for a while!" Although Liu Rengui is a flatterer, he is still a general. He is uneasy about such quick actions and persuades him.  Said: "Besides, the weather in the northwest is getting colder, and the winter clothes have not yet arrived" "Grain and grass? Didn't the Xixia people leave us ten thousand stones of grain and grass?" This was also what Wang Zhongzheng was quite proud of, and Suo Jiusi fled in a hurry.  , even grain and grass are not allowed to be burned in the future.  It happened to provide myself with military rations. Although it was not sufficient, it was enough to last for a while.  Shizhou and Xiazhou are so vulnerable, how long can Xiazhou hold on?  Besides, wouldn't Zhe Kexing and Zhong E arrive soon?  As for cotton-padded clothes, they are no longer needed. Is it possible that they can still be carried out until the cold winter season?  Are you kidding me? Why does it take so long for the prince to take action?  Without saying a word, Wang Zhongzheng ordered the troops to be dispatched immediately.  Even if Liu Rengui felt that something was wrong, he could not dissuade him, so he had to follow the prince and his father-in-law to kill Yanzhou in a furious manner.  When the news reached Yinzhou, Zhe Kexing and Zhong E looked at each other in shock.  Wang Zhongzheng actually captured Shizhou and Xiazhou?  Are you kidding me?  But this is the fact, because Shizhou and Xiazhou fell one after another, and Yinzhou became an isolated city, isolated and helpless, so it also voluntarily surrendered.  Zhong E wondered: "How is it possible? The city of Shizhou is not big, so it is not surprising that it can be easily conquered. It's just that the city of Xiazhou is so high that the Xixia people always attach great importance to it. How could he defeat the city so easily?" Zhe Kexing whispered.  : "Brother Zhong, don't you think it's strange?" "Yes, it went so well. Xiazhou only resisted for three days?" Zhong E said: "I know Suo Jiusi somewhat. He is brave and resourceful.  You are not someone who gives up easily. Why are you deserting?" Zhe Kexing mused: "Brother Zhong, this is very abnormal. Could this be" "The Xixia people may not have fled in the face of the wind, maybe they evacuated on their own initiative.  "Zhong E pondered for a moment and said worriedly: "It's probably a trap to lure the enemy in!" After careful consideration, the two of them felt more and more that it might be a trap, and couldn't help but break into a cold sweat!  If it¡¯s a trap, what does it mean?  The Xixia people must have opened their pockets in Yanzhou, waiting for the Song army to get in!  Wang Zhongzheng is an ignorant idiot, arrogant and arrogant. After two victories, he must have no idea what his last name is. He would still be hesitant and rush forward without hesitation.  In fact, he had already done this and ordered the two of them to follow him!  Zhe Kexing and Zhong E looked at each other and saw worry in each other's eyes.  There is no doubt that Wang Zhongzheng's underestimation of the enemy will ruin himself and the 20,000 soldiers.  Not only did they underestimate the enemy, they also failed to keep up with the food and grass, and did not carry any winter clothes.  They discovered that Wang Zhongzheng only brought 40,000 civilians with him. Such a long journey and difficult roads, how could they ensure the supply of tens of thousands of troops?  There is no doubt that Wang Zhongzheng will definitely be doomed.Zhe Kexing and Zhong E quickly reported this situation to His Highness the King of Qin. As for Bianjing, Wang Zhongzheng must have a memorial to report the victory.  Let the officials be happy first, I'm afraid it won't be long before they become extremely happy and sad.  After the report, both of them calmed down and thought of a question - what should they do?  PS: Happy Dragon Boat Festival!  Today is the holiday and I was delayed. There is only one update. Sorry!  Three more updates will be added tomorrow!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 644: Loyalty and Service cannot be balanced at the same time

    Zhao Xu was in a good mood after receiving the good news from Wang Zhongzheng.  As expected, he lived up to his expectations and won several big cities in succession. This is a huge achievement.  No matter how successful this battle against Xixia is, Wang Zhongzheng's achievements will be indelible, and Zhao Zhao is destined to be unable to take all the glory.  This is enough, coupled with appropriate public opinion guidance, it is emphasized that Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s achievements will outweigh other generals.  Then he can suppress King Qin's limelight.  In this way, Wang Zhongzheng can justifiably stay in the northwest and penetrate Zhao Zhao's territory, making him unable to live in peace or even fall apart.  Everything is developing as expected.  Zhao Xu is very satisfied with this!  ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve been so happy.  Immediately, Zhao Xu saw another report from Chang'an.  The King of Qin strictly ordered the transfer envoys of Jingyuan Road and Chang'an to promote Si Wenjiyuan of Changping and transport military supplies for the Central Route Army at all costs.  Seeing this, Zhao Xu began to have thoughts in his heart.  He knew that the ultimate core target of this battle against Xixia was Lingzhou.  Yanzhou and Weizhou are the gateways to Lingzhou. Whichever city is defeated first will be able to reach Lingzhou City as soon as possible and gain the greatest military exploits.  Wang Zhongzheng has already rushed to Yanzhou, and Liu Changzuo is also fighting fiercely under Weizhou City. If he wants to get ahead of Wang Zhongzheng, it will be troublesome.  Zhao Xu knew that Liu Changzuo was promoted by Zhao Zhao.  In the past, he was framed by Li Fugui, and it was Liu Changzuo and Jing Sili who came all the way to Bianjing to testify for him.  There is no doubt that they are Zhao Zhao's staunch supporters.  How can he be allowed to seize the opportunity in the battle of Lingzhou?  The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first, as long as the food and grass are slightly delayed.  It will definitely delay Liu Changzuo's progress.  Since Wen Jiyuan is responsible for this matter, he can do it within his reach. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Zhao Xu laughed coldly, and suddenly something seemed to be stuck in his throat, causing him to cough repeatedly and his face turned red instantly.  It seems that I have taken too many medications recently.  Although Zhao Xu thought so in his heart, he had no intention of regretting it.  The efforts during this period have been very effective.  There are already three princes in the palace, and now another concubine, Chen, is pregnant. The imperial doctor claimed that she is probably still a prince.  This way.  He has four sons.  Now it's good, there is a successor to the royal family.  At the same time, Zhao Xu also had a very strange idea, that is, he wanted to surpass Zhao Zhao in this aspect.  You only have two sons, and I am about to have four!  It¡¯s just that the sons are still too young, Zhao Xu has already made up his mind to wait until the sixth son Zhao Xu (the actual eldest son) is older.  He was made a prince.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wen Jiyuan has been an official in Chang'an for a long time. Thanks to his profound family education, he has followed  His father, who is always a minister, has been influenced by his ears and eyes, and his abilities are quite good.  ¡°At least all aspects of government affairs under his management are very smooth, and there are no mistakes in the granaries, labor and river transportation in charge, which is extremely rare among young officials.  But there is one thing.  It has always been on Wen Jiyuan's mind, making him very embarrassed.  Watching in Chang'an, it is natural to obey the orders of His Highness the King of Qin.  However, the officials actually gave him a secret mission through his father Wen Yanbo, to pay attention to King Qin's every move and report to the officials secretly.  Being a spy?  Wen Jiyuan never thought that one day he would have such a task.  To be honest, he is quite disdainful of this kind of behavior of officials.  A majestic emperor.  Things should be done openly and aboveboard, so why do you use such despicable methods?  What's more, the King of Qin is still a dignified uncle, so it is really disgraceful for the officials to use such methods.  Although he was disdainful, Wen Jiyuan did not dare to refuse.  Otherwise, the Wen family would be in a very bad situation.  Especially when a father is in great power and has many disciples and former officials all over the world, he will be very embarrassed and find it difficult to deal with himself.  In this regard, his father Wen Yanbo's attitude was that he could not completely refuse, but he could not go too far and betray King Qin, otherwise he would end up being a double-dealer.  We can only deal with it first, and take it one day at a time. One day, whether proactively or passively, there will always be a proper solution.  Ever since, Wen Jiyuan accepted this somewhat dirty secret job with great discomfort.  Although secret reports were often sent to officials, the contents were trivial and could be found out from other channels.  Although the official Zhao Xu was very dissatisfied, Wen Jiyuan argued that his official position was not high and he had no access to the core secrets of King Qin, so he was fooled.  In this way, although Wen Jiyuan could not feel at ease, at least he was not very guilty and his life was still going well.  But after escaping the first day of the lunar month, he could not escape the 15th day. Today, he received a secret edict from the officials, asking him to delay the delivery of grain and grass to Liu Changzuo's headquarters in Weizhou.  What does this mean? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??I don¡¯t know what the official¡¯s plan is, and I am already deeply shocked.  The importance of grain and grass to the army is self-evident. What will be the consequences if the transportation of grain and grass is delayed?  The delay in Liu Changzuo's advancement speed is very small, which may very well lead to failure and even affect the overall outcome.  How could the official family have such a purpose?  He wouldn't do this without trying, so why would he do such a strange thing?  Wen Jiyuan also heard about the overt and covert struggles between the emperor and the uncle and nephew of the King of Qin.  Even in Chang'an, he can know the battle reports of various armies at the first time.  It is said that the East Route Army Wang Zhongzheng's troops have conquered Xiazhou and are now attacking Yanzhou. If they can advance an infantry to Lingzhou before General Liu Changzuo conquers Weizhou The merits and meaning of this are very different!  After all, Wen Jiyuan is the prime minister's son, so we can still figure out these things.  ¡°Could it be said that the officials deliberately delayed Liu Changzuo to buy time for Wang Zhongzheng?  That's ridiculous.  Can war be trivial?  Wouldn¡¯t it be better for the two families to join forces under Lingzhou City?  In order to fight against the King of Qin, the officials actually ignored the life and death of the frontline soldiers and the safety of the Song Dynasty!  What should Wang Zhongzheng do if he is defeated?  Will he be able to conquer Lingzhou on his own?  If you are not careful, this large-scale crusade against Xixia will end in failure.  The tens of thousands of troops in the middle road had no food and grass to sustain, and it was impossible to rescue them in time, or even to retreat in time.  Once Xixia launches a massive counterattack, what will be the consequences?  Can the lives of hundreds of thousands of troops be a joke?  If the situation goes bad, it is possible that the entire northwest defense line of the Song Dynasty will collapse.  Don¡¯t the officials think of this?  It is really unimaginable that he would do such a despicable thing for his own selfish gain.  Wen Jiyuan was a Jinshi in the new science. He had read the ancient classics of benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust since he was a child, and he insisted on being loyal to the emperor and serving the country.  But now, he discovered that there was a contradiction between serving the country and being loyal to the king. The king was actually endangering national security?  Can this king still be loyal?  Suddenly, all the beliefs he had held for many years collapsed. Wen Jiyuan could not understand Emperor Zhao Xu's actions and was deeply disgusted.  After being frustrated and entangled for a long time, Wen Jiyuan made a decision in his heart. He ignored the official secret edict and put the overall situation first.  "Now it seems that the official family is so disappointing, but His Highness the King of Qin is the hope of the Song Dynasty.  Wen Jiyuan silently recalled the scene at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda that day. King Qin was generous, modest and sensible.  Even though he was at odds with Wang Anshi and other New Party officials, he still recognized the beneficial measures in the reform and implemented them.  ¡°Don¡¯t judge based on your own likes and dislikes, and pursue a principle in everything. This is the demeanor that a wise king should have.  There is also the Monument to the Heroes of the Song Dynasty built by His Highness the King of Qin. Once upon a time, Wen Jiyuan felt that those warriors and soldiers were overly praised.  But now it seems that King Qin was not wrong.  The defending natives are all martial arts soldiers throw their heads and sprinkle blood. Why look down on them?  They fought hard on the front line, and the emperor ignored their lives and deaths for some reasons that were not on the table It was so unfair to the soldiers. King Qin was right, the soldiers should be famous in history and admired by all generations!  Between being loyal to the emperor and serving the country, Wen Jiyuan chose the latter. He still spared no effort to prepare food and grass and sent people to Weizhou on the front line in time.  He also knew that his move would definitely make the officials furious, and the Wen family would have to bear the wrath of thunder.  It didn't matter that he was in Chang'an, but his father in Daming Mansion would probably be implicated Wen Jiyuan didn't dare to neglect, and immediately wrote to his father in Daming Mansion to inform him of the situation.  And he expressed his doubts that he couldn't understand, hoping that his father could understand and give him some guidance.  Loyalty to the emperor and serving the country cannot both be fulfilled, nor can loyalty and filial piety be fulfilled at the same time!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "What can a father give me?" When Wen Yanbo saw his son's letter, he asked  He let out a long sigh, with a helpless smile on his lips.  Is your son wrong?  That¡¯s right!  From the books of sages that I have read since childhood, the principles spoken by the sages are certainly correct, and serving the country is even more correct.  What can you say?  Could it be that my son doesn¡¯t know how to adapt?  But how to change it?  Wen Yanbo himself couldn't think of a proper solution. He was at both ends, and it didn't end well in the end.  "You can't blame your son for not cooperating. He is not wrong."  But if this happens, the officials will definitely be furious.  My son is fine in Chang'an for the time being, but what about the rest of the Wen family?  Wen Yanbo knew very well that he must give an explanation to the officials.  The Wen family who cannot be absolutely loyal must never take power, otherwise there will be death!  It doesn¡¯t matter, after so many years of struggling, I have long been tired of it.  With such turbulence now, it would be better to avoid it as soon as possible.  "Jifu, I am dictating it to my father. Come and polish your pen and write a letter of invitation for my father."?'s Memorial!  "Wen Yanbo sighed, feeling indescribable in his heart. "What?  Resign?  "Wen Jifu was greatly surprised. "If your third brother stays in Chang'an, as a father, you can't stay in Daming Mansion!  Looking at Liuzi's slightly disappointed expression, Wen Yanbo said: "Only in this way can we keep our Wen family safe and have hope!"  " Regarding the future of the Wen family, maybe what my son said is right. I hope that having three sons in Chang'an is enough. While the Wen family is safe, there is still hope. Wen Yanbo believes that this hope is very possible.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 645: Virtual and Real

    Zhao Zhao received an urgent report from Zhe Kexing in Weizhou!  In less than half a month, Wang Zhongzheng conquered Shizhou and Xiazhou. It is really incredible.  If something goes wrong, it must be a monster!  Under normal circumstances, even if it is replaced by strong generals such as Zhe Kexing and Zhong E who are good at conquering and fighting, they may not be able to do it.  Wang Zhongzheng did it, which was obviously unreasonable.  Did the Xixia people flee?  Are you afraid of the Song army's front?  Zhao Zhao shook his head slightly and said Shizhou would be fine, but Xiazhou is the land of Xixia Longxing and the most important core city in the east. How could he give up so easily?  There are too many tricks in the Xixia people's active evacuation.  Shizhou actually left important documents and letters that could not be destroyed, and Xiazhou also left food and grass?  Are you kidding me?  Are the Xixia people so hasty?  Since you want to escape, the minimum aftermath must be done well.  The more this is the case, the more problematic it is!  Obviously, this is more likely to be a strategy of the Xixia people to deliberately evacuate in an orderly manner to lure the enemy deeper.  A idiot like Wang Zhongzheng is arrogant and arrogant. He can no longer hold back even if he has some achievements. How can he take care of so many things.  I'm afraid I've already gotten carried away, and I won't even think about whether it's a trap or not, and I'll just dive into it.  Yanzhou!  Wang Zhongzheng has already gone to Yanzhou. He must be delusional, like Shizhou and Xiazhou, where the Xixia people surrendered without a fight.  Dream on!  Zhao Zhao was convinced that the Xixia people must have set up a dragnet under Yanzhou, waiting for him to get in.  ¡°It¡¯s okay for a idiot like Wang Zhongzheng to die, he¡¯ll be clean and tidy.  But the problem is that as a result, the Eastern Route Army's battle situation is worrying.  The Xixia people made painstaking arrangements, even at the expense of giving up Xiazhou.  The horror of this trap can be imagined.  Being tortured like this by him.  All arrangements were in disarray.  The good prospects of the Eastern Route Army may be ruined.  If one thing is not good, there may be very bad consequences. It is a trivial matter to waste all the efforts, but the fear is that it will be a complete failure!  Also, the safety of Zhe Kexing and Zhonge's troops is also worrying!  This is a chain reaction, and the Xixia people will definitely counterattack step by step.  Wang Zhongzheng had already ordered the two of them to follow.  Go fast.  Will they be able to rescue each other at that time?  I heard that Wang Zhongzheng was in a hurry and had nothing arranged for food and fodder?  The situation is very bad and the consequences are unimaginable.  For the current plan, Zhao Zhao only hopes that Zhe Kexing and Zhong E can be more careful. Since they have noticed something wrong, they will try their best to minimize the losses and preserve the results of the battle as much as possible.  The East Route Army can no longer count on it. To defeat the enemy, the focus should be on our own side.  Liu Changzuo has been at Weizhou City for many days.  But after repeated fierce attacks, they still could not break the city.  The reason why Zhao Zhao appeared in Weizhou.  The purpose is to personally supervise the battle and boost morale, hoping to conquer Weizhou as soon as possible.  At the same time, it is also to confuse the Xixia people!  Judging from the news received so far, the Xixia army in Lingzhou is showing signs of mobilizing towards Yanzhou. There is no doubt that the target must be Wang Zhongzheng.  It seems that Liang Yimi wants to find a breakthrough on the eastern front and launch a counterattack.  If this is the case, then the chances of Zhongline and Xixia are greater.  In addition to Weizhou strengthening its defense, he will definitely be wary of himself.  Only when he shows up and knows what he knows, will he relax his vigilance towards Lingzhou and devote himself to Yanzhou and the Eastern Front battlefield. The deployment of troops will definitely be tilted in this way.  Therefore, it is still necessary to show up.  At the same time, Zhao Zhao also created the illusion that Guanzhong was attacked, making Liang Yimi mistakenly believe that his tribe Liang He had succeeded, and then Xiao Guan's alertness would further drop ~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lingzhou City, Xiping Mansion, this is the most important city of Xixia on the east bank of the Yellow River, between the Ning/Xia Plain and the capital Xingqing  As the gateway to the government, its strategic position is very important.  Liang Yimi¡¯s original plan was to retreat to Lingzhou, leaving only a few important large cities to defend, and to clear the country. He deliberately stretched the Song Army¡¯s grain and grass supply line, just to drag the Song Army to death.  Either the Song army will finally retreat, or they will finally fight at the foot of Lingzhou City.  After hard battles in the first few cities and long journeys, when the Song army arrived in Lingzhou, they were at the end of their strength.  Waiting for work at leisure, when the time comes to fight with him, you can turn defeat into victory.  This was Liang Yimi's initial strategy to let the Song army have no chance of returning and then counterattack.  But the sudden appearance of Wang Zhongzheng gave him new hope.  He knew something about this person. A fool who didn't know the heights of the sky was so brazen that he wanted to capture the three eastern states within a month?  Are you kidding me?  Liang Yimi was angry and funny at the same time, but after calming down, he decided to fulfill Wang Zhongzheng's dream and make him happy first.  He even plans to combine Zhe Ke Xing and Zhong Er.??Introduced into the river and prepared a nightmare meal for them in Yanzhou.  If successful, not only recapture Xiazhou and Yinzhou, but also be able to counterattack Suizhou, Fuzhou and Yanzhou. Here is the opportunity to turn defeat into victory.  Liang Yimi quickly made arrangements and did not hesitate to ask Suo Jiusi to abandon Xiazhou and gather his troops to Yanzhou.  It is certainly enough to simply deal with Wang Zhongzheng, but if all Zhe Kexing and Zhong E are taken into account to ensure a safe victory, the force will be a bit thin.  The only way is to mobilize troops from Lingzhou, but Liang Yi is a little worried, Lingzhou absolutely cannot allow any losses.  He issued a strict order to the Weizhou garrison, no matter what, he must persist in defending and not allow Liu Changzuo's troops to make any progress.  As long as it is delayed for a while, it is a victory.  The Zhongshi Road Branch of the West Route Army will also be blocked on the bank of the Yellow River, temporarily unable to move forward.  The only thing that worried him was King Qin. Zhao Zhao never showed up, which made him very uneasy.  Because he knew very well that what Zhao Zhao was best at was taking things by surprise.  If he tries an extraordinary trick on you, a sudden blow, the consequences will be disastrous.  To take action, we must find out Zhao Zhao¡¯s whereabouts.  Finally, there is news!  Zhao Zhao appeared at Weizhou City and personally supervised the battle. It seemed that he wanted to open a breakthrough here.  It's a beautiful thought, how could it be so easy?  He has deployed a large number of troops in Weizhou City, with one dead man worth a hundred. There is enough food and grass in the city to hold out for many days.  Even if you, Zhao Zhao, take action yourself, what will happen?  I heard that Lianghe has appeared near the Jinghe River, causing trouble. Zhao Zhao must be very busy soon. How can he have time to take care of other things?  Liang Yimi breathed a sigh of relief that the rear was safe and hurriedly led the army to Yanzhou.  In fact, it is okay to wait in Lingzhou for a big counterattack in the end.  However, the party nobles in the country keep clamoring. If there is no counterattack and the Song army is allowed to appear in Xiping Mansion, I really don¡¯t know what will happen?  There might be a direct rebellion from the Xixia nobles, and the Empress Dowager Liang could no longer hold on any longer.  Liang Yimi had no choice but to think of something to take care of his sister, Empress Dowager Liang.  Therefore, the strategy can only be changed, and Yanzhou's counterattack becomes more and more significant.  ¡°Alas, it¡¯s all forced by reality.  The struggle between Zhao Zhao and the Song emperor was a constraint.  But why don't I have any constraints?  If you think about it carefully, it can barely be regarded as a relatively fair duel. Who can win ultimately depends on yourself.  Liang Yimi did not dare to delay and voluntarily gave up Shizhou and Xiazhou. Many generals were already unconvinced.  If they don't take control in time, they may lose their patience and act rashly, which may cause serious problems.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui hurriedly led the army towards Yanzhou, not saying anything along the way.  Stay.  Even though the weather is obviously starting to get cooler, such important climate information is not paid attention to at all, and the army does not carry cotton-padded clothes at all.  And their food and grass are not very sufficient. Even if there is food and grass left by the Xixia people, it is consumed too fast. If it is not replenished in time, it will not be an option after all.  Even though the situation was so bad, Wang Zhongzheng still ignored it.  The previous two victories had already made him dizzy, and all he could think about was military exploits.  With self-absorption and the flattery of some of his subordinates, Wang Zhongzheng felt that he was simply the God of War, invincible.  Yanzhou will definitely be easily conquered, and it will definitely be within reach.  Therefore, no matter how much Liu Rengui tried to persuade him, he would not listen at all.  He was even more furious at the slow actions of Zhe Kexing and Zhong E. He sent people back several times to urge them, hoping to catch up quickly.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Yinzhou City, Zhe Kexing and Zhong E are indeed in a dilemma  middle.  There is obviously a trap ahead. They have already written to Wang Zhongzheng, specifically reminding him.  But why does the prince care about this?  Just scoff.  He even said angrily: This is because someone is jealous of my military exploits and reputation; this is someone who deliberately wants to delay time and share my military exploits Having said that, what can Zhe Kexing and Zhonge say?  Why did we encounter such a strange thing?  Zhao Xu, the official in Bianjing City, is really a bastard. He actually sent such a stupid idiot. He is really hopeless.  Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s fate can already be predicted. What should Zhe Kexing and Zhonge be in trouble with?  Should timely rescue be required?  Based on the resentment in my heart at this moment, I really wish that Wang Zhongzheng would die like this. He was a member of the official family. If he died on the battlefield, he would not cause harm to the northwest and save the King of Qin a lot of trouble.  But if you think about it carefully, after all, they are all from the Song Dynasty, they are the same compatriots, they are the same as Paoze. How can you watch them die and not save them?  At the same time, once Wang Zhongzheng loses, the impact on the entire battle will be very bad, soThey felt that rescue was necessary for the sake of the army.  At the same time, it was also just in case, lest the official Zhao Xu find any reason to deal with them or the King of Qin.  When friendly troops are in distress, they must be rescued. This is stipulated in the military law of the Song Dynasty.  Although the King of Qin said that he can make flexible judgments, the official Zhao Xu will definitely not reason with you.  They may even think that the two of them, or His Highness King Qin, worked together to frame Wang Zhongzheng.  He could even say that he had colluded with the Xixia people and joined forces to create a situation, so he would not rescue them.  Therefore, whether it is for your own safety or for the reputation of King Qin, you must save him.  But now that the matter has come to this, how should we rescue it?  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 646: The Sorrow of the Idiot

    War is ruthless and the facts are cruel!  Wang Zhongzheng came to Yanzhou triumphantly and immediately launched an attack, hoping that the Xixia people would once again be frightened by the power of the heavenly soldiers of the Kingdom of Heaven and flee in an instant.  However, the Xixia people did not escape.  On the first day, facing the Song army¡¯s continuous camps and powerful front, the Xixia people could not hold on and did not escape.  It seems that they should take a look at it so that they know how powerful the Song Dynasty's army is.  The next day, Wang Zhongzheng immediately ordered an attack.  The Xixia people remained unmoved and resisted step by step. The Song army's attack made no progress.  The Xixia people still did not surrender or escape.  Wang Zhongzheng thought to himself, it seems that the situation in Yanzhou is better than that in Xiazhou, and the military strength may be more sufficient.  But he firmly believes that the Xixia people must not be able to hold on anymore, and now they are just holding on.  If they attack for two more days, they will definitely be defeated and flee.  On the third day, the Song army attacked fiercely, but the city remained unmoved On the fourth day, the Song army attacked fiercely, but the Yanzhou Xixia defenders still did not retreat On the fifth day, the Yanzhou defenders remained unmoved.  On the sixth day, no matter how Wang Zhongzheng called a storm or shouted alarmist words outside the city, the Xixia people remained unmoved and showed no sign of escaping!  Are the Xixia people in Yanzhou so strong?  There was no sign of escaping. It was so strange!  While Wang Zhongzheng was surprised, he also started to panic.  He was lucky enough to think that maybe it was because Yanzhou was very important that Xixia held on to it like this, and they were also defending it to the death.  It won¡¯t last long, huh!  That must be the case.  However, ten days have passed, and the Xixia people are still frowning.  There was no running away.  Not even a trace, not even a hint of wind.  On the contrary, the Xixia people became more and more courageous as they fought, and even started a good counterattack, while the Song army retreated without success.  There also began to be a lot of casualties!     how so?  Wang Zhongzheng was completely panicked.  He stubbornly believed that it was because the Xixia people were determined to hold on to Yanzhou City that they resisted so fiercely.  But gradually, as the Xixia people's defense and counterattack became more and more powerful, Wang Zhongzheng also began to waver.  He is just a idiot and doesn't understand military affairs at all.  I just hung out with Wang Shao for a few years, listened to a few military terms, and then I could talk about military affairs on paper.  "Poor Zhao Xu didn't understand clearly and thought that Wang Zhongzheng was a rare military talent and he was loyal to himself.  It would be best to send such a person here.  In fact, Wang Zhongzheng knows nothing.  There is only passion and a arrogant heart.  In Shizhou and Xiazhou, under the deliberate arrangement of the Xixia people, he was completely like a blind cat hitting a dead mouse, and won inexplicably.  Now that he encountered a tough guy like Yanzhou, there was nothing he could do.  Just his offensive methods.  It really can't be put on the table, and it can't function at all.  "Your Majesty, we have been fooled. It is possible that the Xixia people gave up Shizhou and Xiazhou on purpose and then lured us to attack." Liu Rengui revealed the truth and comforted him: "Your Majesty, the matter is now over, we should retreat as soon as possible.  , so as not to be attacked by the Xixia people" "Nonsense. It's obvious that the Xixia people fled in the face of the wind. How could they lure the enemy in? "How can the prince admit it?  If he admits it, isn't it because he was deceived by others and his pride and arrogance led to the current situation?  Whether it was ultimate responsibility, reputation or pride, the prince could not accept it.  so.  No matter what, he couldn't admit it.  "Yes, yes!" Liu Rengui said nothing. He knew who this prince was and he wanted to save face. He was under the roof at this moment, so he couldn't say anything more.  He just comforted aggrievedly: "But the Xixia people want to hold on to Yanzhou City and are well prepared. With the strength of our target, it may not be easy to break the city. How about we temporarily withdraw our troops, rest for a few days, and then continue the attack?"  Wang Zhongzheng hesitated. To be honest, he was willing to do this.  Over the past few days, the offense has made no progress, and he is already at his wits' end as he has no real ability.  If there is a step, it is okay to retreat temporarily Just when the prince hesitated, Liu Rengui said softly: "Let's retreat first and rest, and when General Zhe Kexing and General Zhong'e arrive with the army, we will make a comeback" Liu Rengui  He had good intentions and wanted to advise Wang Zhongzheng to make the right choice.  However, admonition is a technical job and one must pay attention to the method.  You shouldn't, you shouldn't, you shouldn't mention Zhe Ke Xing and Zhong E.  Wang Zhongzheng was already excited, but when he heard the names of these two people, he suddenly felt uncomfortable.  At the beginning, I was not ashamed to speak loudly, but I was boasting about Haikou.  How can I live with my dignity now that I have withdrawn my troops?  Isn't it just making people laugh?  Capture Shizhou and Xia'an?¡¯s achievements are gone.  When the news reaches Bianjing, it is estimated that the officials will also blame it.  "The prince loves face, and now he can't lose face."  At the same time, he still felt a bit lucky.  If the Xixia people can no longer hold on any longer, and if they persist for a day or two, the Xixia people may be defeated and flee We can't let all our previous efforts go to waste!  As soon as Wang Zhongzheng thought of this, his strong self-esteem began to trouble him, and he was absolutely obsessed with saving face.  He didn't care whether he suffered or not.  Generally speaking, even if there is any sin, he will blame it on others.  "We cannot retreat. Retreating at this time will definitely have an impact on the army" Wang Zhongzheng said: "Besides, we can still cope with the current situation. The Xixia people may not be able to hold on any longer. If they persist for a few more days the order will be broken.  Ke Xing and Zhong E, let them provide support quickly." Liu Rengui closed his eyes, not to mention how sad he felt.  How come we met such a commander-in-chief?  After fawning over him for a long time, he turned out to be a fool.  Looking at this, I'm afraid it's impossible to go back alive.  No, how can I be buried with this idiot?  How could he just sit back and wait for death, being dragged along with him by this idiot?  Liu Rengui was very excited and had already started to have other plans.  Wang Zhongzheng is strong on the outside but weak on the inside. He is still weak in his heart, but on the outside he still looks like a confident and powerful prince.  Command the soldiers to launch an attack on Yanzhou City.  It¡¯s just that he is really a idiot. His command is disorganized and he has no effective way to attack the city.  The actions and orders were also in a mess, and the soldiers were wasting their efforts in vain, but without any effect.  Unable to break the city for several days, the morale of the soldiers has begun to gradually decline. Now that Wang Zhongzheng has been tossing them like this, they are even more depressed.  But Wang Zhongzheng didn't care at all, and still had a tough attitude, scolding and beating the soldiers constantly, so that there were many complaints.  The worst thing happened, the Song army ran out of food and grass.  It originally needed 100,000 civilians, but the king was in a hurry and was overconfident, so he only brought 40,000 civilians, and the food and grass he carried was naturally reduced by half.  In addition, he advanced so fast that the civilians could not keep up, so it was naturally difficult to sustain food and grass.  After spending many days under Yanzhou City, the consumption was huge and there was not much left.  The house leaked and it rained all night, and it was late September or early October.  It's already winter here in the northwest.  And this winter is colder than usual, and it started to snow early.  But because of Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s hurry, the Song army did not bring any winter clothes at all, and they were shivering in the cold wind and snowflakes. How could they attack the city?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the top of Yanzhou City, Suo Jiusi stood at the top of the city and watched.  After a few glances, he turned around and said: "Prime Minister, let the general go out to fight. He is just a straw bag. The general will go out and promise to wipe them out soon. Why waste so many days with them?"  Attack on the Song Army.  The Xixia people only defended strictly, defended step by step, and gradually strengthened their counterattack, which was not large in scale.  So much so that the Xixia generals in the city could not contain their excitement, especially generals like Suo Jiusi, who were the most excited.  He is a famous Xixia general, born in a Hexi family, and is known for his bravery and proficiency in battle.  The Xiazhou City he held on to was absolutely unbreakable.  But in order for the Prime Minister to lure the enemy into deeper planning, he finally had to give up and retreat to Yanzhou.  But the news that spread was that Suo Jiusi fled without a fight and lost Xiazhou City, which had a very bad impact on his reputation.  Therefore, Suo Jiusi has always been aggrieved and wanted to counterattack as soon as possible.  Especially when facing Wang Zhongzheng under the city, I feel even worse!  This idiot was frivolous and proud. In order to boast, he used many words of contempt and derogation towards himself, which made him lose face.  Therefore, he had long wanted to lead his troops to teach him a lesson in person, but the Prime Minister kept refusing, which made Suo Jiusi feel itchy.  "Why are you so anxious?" Liang Yimi said softly: "You know he is a idiot, so don't take him seriously. What are we doing so hard for? Is it to deal with a idiot? Let him exist temporarily, naturally.  It makes sense, don't be impatient yet. When you have to deal with him, you will have a chance to avenge your shame" "But" Suo Jiusi is impatient, and the time was too long, which made him feel uncomfortable.  "Do you still need to take action against such a idiot?" Liang Yimi said with a smile: "Taking action against him will only degrade your status. You see we don't need to do anything, they have already started to mess up" Song Jun did  Things started to get messy, food and grass were no longer available, the weather was cold, but there was no clothing to keep out the cold.  There has been no progress in attacking the city, and the general's attitude is very bad. Under such circumstances, the soldiers have long lost confidence and patience.  Wang Zhongzheng looked at this terrible situation and was helpless and very anxious.  It was a great situation, why did this happen all of a sudden?  I have been looking forward to it,The Xixia people could not hold on and were able to escape or surrender, but they were disappointed again and again.  As for the reinforcements, Wang Zhongzheng has cursed many times, but Zhe Kexing and Zhong E still haven't come There is nothing we can do!  The Song army was on the verge of disintegration, and Wang Zhongzheng finally panicked.  Retreat He remembered Liu Rengui's suggestion and finally wanted to retreat.  It¡¯s just that the truth is cruel. At this point, I can¡¯t leave even if I want to!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 647: Thirty miles between life and death

    Under Yanzhou City, Wang Zhongzheng was finally defeated.  The obvious fact is before our eyes. The retreat of Shizhou and Xiazhou was a ploy by the Xixia people to lure the enemy.  It's pity that he was arrogant, arrogant and complacent, and sent troops rashly. Now he has to pay the price.  Although I feel a little regretful, I am still a cooked duck - I have a tough mouth!  Wang Zhongzheng refused to admit that he was wrong. He repeatedly stated that it was the Xixia people who defended tenaciously, so it was not easy to break the city.  If you have to die to save face and live to suffer, you will naturally not be able to persevere to the end.  Facing the dilemma of lack of food and clothing, the soldiers have reached the limit of endurance and are on the verge of collapse.  The resistance of the Xixia people was still fierce, and their counterattacks became more and more powerful.  Under such circumstances, Wang Zhongzheng could no longer persist. He decided to follow Liu Rengui's suggestion and retire!  Until now, he still used such high-sounding rhetoric just to protect his self-esteem, which was more fragile than a glass heart.  It¡¯s just that the battlefield situation is changing rapidly, and the situation is no longer what it used to be.  If at the beginning, after discovering an abnormality, he followed Liu Rengui's suggestion and evacuated immediately, the chance of success would undoubtedly be greater.  But now, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers is declining sharply, and the resistance of the Xixia people is getting stronger. It will not be easy to break through.  Wang Zhongzheng didn't care about that. He had a vague feeling that if he continued to stay under Yanzhou City, his entire army might be wiped out and his life would be lost.  The only way to survive at this time is to break out of the encirclement. As long as we can evacuate, everything will be easy.  Save your life and save your face. ???????????????????????? Zhe Kexing and Zhong Er will never be freed from the crime of not rescuing or delaying the rescue. The responsibility for the failure of the Yanzhou war can be entirely shifted to them.  Officials can use this to accuse them and attack the King of Qin, so they will not criticize themselves harshly.  Although the methods and results are slightly different, they can achieve the same results.     so.  Even if the Xixia soldiers began to counterattack, block, or even encircle them, he would still try his best to break out.  Although it is simple, it is not impossible.  Although the combat effectiveness of Song Army soldiers is declining, under the threat of hunger, cold and death, their desire to survive becomes stronger, and they naturally become more brave when fighting.  In this way, they broke out of the Xixia people's encirclement and broke through to the Baicaoping area in the east of Yanzhou City.  This move surprised Liang Yimi: "The Song army actually fought out. Unexpectedly!" "The rabbit bites people when it is anxious. It must be that idiot Wang Zhongzheng who is afraid of death and is anxious to escape!" The Xixia soldiers were very disdainful of this.  Suo Jiusi thought: "Prime Minister, should we allow the general to pursue us now?" He had already been itching to encounter such an opportunity.  Request orders immediately.  "Okay!" Liang Yimi knew that the Song army broke through.  You must change your strategy slightly.  He ordered: "Jiusi led troops to pursue, but there is one thing. It is just to prevent the Song army from retreating. It can cause panic to them, but it is not necessary to kill them all. Do you understand?" "Understood!" Suo Jiusi's mind was like a mirror.  I know that the Prime Minister has big plans.  "The bottom line is Ezhigu and Shenduiyi. Don't let Wang Zhongzheng's troops cross even half a step, and then wait there. You will meet your opponent. There is a tough battle to fight!" Liang Yimi said solemnly: "You go first.  , The truth will come soon!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Suo Jiusi looked happy, feeling aggrieved for so long that he could finally fight back and feel proud.  When they arrived at Baicaoping, Wang Zhongzheng just breathed a sigh of relief. Before he had time to rest, the Xixia cavalry came after him, led by the entire general Suo Jiusi.  Wang Zhongzheng was helpless. Now he was no longer retreating, but breaking out.  In order to survive, it can be said to be at any cost.  He immediately mobilized his troops to resist desperately so as not to be surrounded and intercepted by the Xixia people again.  "Call Liu Rengui to come and ask him to lead his troops to seize the rear and cover the retreat of the army!" Wang Zhongzheng thought of his deputy Liu Rengui, but the purpose was to have him seize the rear and cover his escape.  But who is willing to be the scapegoat?  Liu Rengui is not stupid either. Under such a situation, all the soldiers behind him will definitely be annihilated.  Liu Rengui, who was already angry, felt even worse.  "You, the king, have made a fool of yourself and put your army into danger without any thought of repentance.  Now in order to escape for my own life, let me die?  What a beautiful thought!  Liu Rengui was furious. In the face of life and death, he did not care about his position, let alone that Wang Zhongzheng was a popular figure among officials.  Simply, if you don't do it, you won't stop. If that's the case, then come and break up my marriage!  Life and death are determined by destiny, and they are all the result of your own fault.  Liu Rengui immediately left the battlefield with thousands of his troops and quickly fled eastward.  When Wang Zhongzheng got the news, he was furious. At this moment, he really wanted to kill Liu Rengui.  As a deputy general, he ignored the commander and escaped from the battle. It was simply audacious. When he returned, he must engage in military law.  But thisThe premise of everything is to be able to break out of the encirclement. While Wang Zhongzheng was cursing, he was filled with more sadness and fear.  The Xixia people's attack became more and more intense. Liu Rengui's escape made the troops instantly stretched, and the most important thing was to shake the morale of the army.  The already disorganized military morale was suddenly in chaos. The soldiers were still fighting together and seeking escape together.  But after Liu Rengui left like this, the soldiers only had a strong desire to escape. How could they care about the so-called cooperation?  They all ran away, trying to survive.  But the more this happens, the more there is no way to survive.  The resistance of the Song army was chaotic at first, but gradually failed, and more and more people were killed and injured by the swords of the Xixia people.  Wang Zhongzheng clearly felt the fear of death, and his whole body was terrified.  However, at this time, the desire to survive is very strong, so desperately trying to escape is also a bit of a desperate counterattack.  After paying an extremely heavy price, the Song army led the army to break out and rushed to Ezhi Valley.  Here, Song Jun got a temporary respite.  They tried to break through but couldn't. The Xixia people blocked the road to the east, and the Song army fell into despair.  Fortunately, Xixia has not attacked yet and can survive for the time being.  The king is angry!  He has no self-examination and is unwilling to admit his mistakes.  It was claimed that Yanzhou could not be captured for a long time because Zhe Kexing and Zhonge's rescue was not timely. They completely forgot about Liu Rengui's suggestion to wait for reinforcements and attack together.  As for the responsibility for retreating and being attacked, the blame was placed on Liu Rengui's escape before the battle.     Right, that is it!  The prince also hinted this in his heart, and soon organized a strict set of rhetoric to report to the court.  You can free yourself from all responsibilities.  But, is there still a chance to go to court?  Faced with the siege of Xixia people and the desperate situation of lack of food and clothing, Wang Zhongzheng was about to cry without tears.  Only by constantly cursing Liu Rengui, Zhe Kexing and Zhong E did I feel a little better.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wang Zhongzheng doesn¡¯t know that the current situation of these people is not very good either!  Although Liu Rengui did not escape first, he did not escape.  He was only more than ten miles faster than Wang Zhongzheng, but he was intercepted by the Xixia army. Thousands of people fought desperately to break through, but no one escaped.  It ended with the annihilation of the entire army.  "The king has wronged me!" Before he died, Liu Rengui shouted, his eyes widened, full of resentment, and then he lost his voice.  I will never die with my eyes in peace.  Suo Jiusi looked at the corpses of Song soldiers on the ground and sneered: "The Prime Minister has strictly ordered that no fish slip through the net. How can we disobey it?" The remaining troops of Wang Zhongzheng have been surrounded. They are the turtles in the urn, so don't worry yet.  Now he has to face his real opponent, the Zhong Family Army has arrived!  Faced with Wang Zhongzheng's underestimation of the enemy's rash advance, while Zhe Kexing and Zhong E reported to the King of Qin, they themselves also felt quite embarrassed.  There is probably a trap ahead.  They cannot sit idly by.  Although I hope Wang Zhongzheng is finished in the bottom of my heart, it would be best if he never returns.  But the accompanying army were all Song Dynasty soldiers, how could they watch him die and not save him?  More worried, a little careless.  It will cause the whole line to collapse and affect the entire battle situation.  At the same time, we must not let go of the truth to prevent the official Zhao Xu from causing trouble for himself and the King of Qin.  Therefore, rescue is still necessary.  For the specific action, Zhong E's brother Zhong Yong led the army to come to the rescue. Zhe Kexing was in the middle to provide support, while Zhong E himself stayed in Yinzhou to prevent any unexpected events.  Zhong Yong came, but his speed was a little slow because he had to transport grain and grass for Wang Zhongzheng.  After staying in Xiazhou, the situation took a turn for the worse.  Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s long-term attack on Yanzhou was fruitless, food and grass were no longer available, and snowflakes began to fall from the sky again.  Judging from this situation, defeat is inevitable.  Zhong Yong is also public-minded and wants to respond to Wang Zhongzheng in time.  When Naihe approached Yanzhou, he was suddenly ambushed by the Xixia army.  At this point, we can finally conclude that the defeat of Shizhou and Xiazhou was Xixia's plan to lure the enemy deeper.  Wang Zhongzheng has fallen into the trap, and there is probably no return!  Zhong Yong continued to advance while reporting the news to Zhe Kexing and Zhong E.  Even though he knew that there would be a Xixia ambush on the road ahead, he still did not flinch.  Chong Yong knew that Wang Zhongzheng would definitely retreat. If the two armies could meet, the chance of a joint breakthrough would be greater.  If we retreat now, all our previous efforts will be wasted, and we will be in trouble.  In this way, the Xixia people can be kept near Yanzhou, and Zhe Kexing and his younger brother can make arrangements calmly, and perhaps Xiazhou and Yinzhou can be saved.  As for the danger of this battle, Zhong Yong didn't think much about it. He had been traveling in the northwest for many years and had been fighting with swords for half his life. He had long ignored life and death.  "Zhong Yong is very brave and has a good reputation as a strategist. He is an experienced veteran.  Along the way west, he was very careful and avoided several Xixia ambushes, and successfully reached Shenduiyi!  At this point, it¡¯s hard to take another step forward!  Here, Zhong Yong encountersSuo Jiusi, the general of Xixia.  Although he commanded well and the soldiers fought bravely, they were still unable to advance a step.  It can be seen that the Xixia people have deployed heavy troops and it is difficult to break through.  The terrain here and the specific conditions on the battlefield are very cruel. Apart from fighting hard, there is no other opportunistic strategy available.  Zhong Yong had no choice but to do so. This was considered his best effort. For now, he could only retreat, otherwise he might be in some danger.  But at this moment, he received news that Wang Zhongzheng's headquarters was located in Ezhi Valley, thirty miles west of Shenduiyi.  Zhong Yong was a little hesitant!  (To be continued) PS: Recommend a new work by a friend who is a simple otaku: "The Rich System", ISBN 3167308, a very popular and exciting article, everyone should read it when you have time!  Introduction to the work: His mother was so angry that she was sent to the hospital!  His father was banned from the entertainment industry because of him!  Neighbors would take a detour when they saw him!  The whole family is disliked by the powerful grandfather's family!  The family¡¯s financial pressure falls on the elder brother, but the elder brother is just a street writer. Although his writing is first-rate, the subject matter is old-fashioned and the plot is bloody. Although he writes until two or three in the morning every day, he can barely maintain the family¡¯s livelihood!  Facing this mess, Zhou Xing, who had just traveled through time, was dumbfounded.  Fortunately, there is always a path, and the wealthy system descends from the sky to help Zhou Xing solve all difficulties. Everything starts to change from becoming a famous and powerful reader.

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 648: Discord

    The thirty miles from Ezhigu to Shenduiyi is related to the life and death of the two Song armies.  Zhong E hesitated again and again, but finally didn¡¯t leave!  After all, they are all members of the Song Dynasty army, how can they ignore death?  With only thirty miles to go, there was hope for rescue.  After carefully observing the layout of the Xixia army, Zhong Yong felt that there was no chance at all.  Furthermore, if Wang Zhongzheng evacuates at this critical moment, not only will Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s troops be completely eaten, he may also be chased and killed by the Xixia people, with disastrous consequences.  Zhong Yong stayed and soon fought fiercely with the Xixia people.  He tried several times to break through the Xixia defense line and go to Ezhi Valley to meet Wang Zhongzheng, but he never succeeded.  Gradually, Zhong Yong found that the situation was getting worse.  The Xixia army surged forward, both in number and momentum, stronger than before.  Oops, I fell into a trap!  When Chong Yong came back to his senses, he wanted to leave but could no longer.  But soon, he discovered something strange again. The Xixia people just surrounded him and did not continue to attack.  Under such circumstances, as long as the Xixia people are willing, their entire army will definitely be annihilated. What do the Xixia people want to do?  ??Bait!  Zhong Yong pondered for a moment and suddenly reacted.  Wang Zhongzheng is a bait to him, so he is still a bait to his brothers, but to Zhe Kexing!  Thinking of this, Zhong Yong broke into a cold sweat.  But now that the matter has come to this, he has no choice but to pray silently, hoping that Zhe Kexing and Zhong E will not be fooled.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Yinzhou, Zhong E held a rescue letter with a heavy expression on his face.  Yanzhou is indeed a trap, as expected.  Wang Zhongzheng, this idiot, will eventually meet a sad end.  Although he may not be dead now, there are good reasons to prove that he cannot come back alive.  The arrogant and arrogant idiot deserves to die. No one will feel sorry for him, only the soldiers accompanying him will feel sorry for him.  To them it was a complete disaster.  ??The development of things is often unexpected. Who would have thought that because of a Wang Zhongzheng and a Zhongyong?  In order to rescue Wang Zhongzheng, his brother was besieged in Shenduiyi. This was a situation Zhong E did not want to see.  What should we do for now?  My brother is in danger.  Due to emotions and reasons, Zhonge wanted to send troops to rescue.  But Zhong'e was worried about following in his brother's footsteps. What if Shenduiyi was a bait like Ezhigu and he plunged in, never to return.  The kind of family members are not afraid of death, but death must be worthwhile.  Generals cannot be taken lightly to take risks.  Don't even dare to ignore the overall situation.  The entanglement between reason and emotion makes Zhong E deeply tortured, which is very unpleasant!  Sitting aside, Zhe Kexing, who had been silent for a long time, said: "Brother Zizheng, send troops to rescue!" Zhonge, whose name is Zizheng!  "Ke Xing, I know you have good intentions. How can you ignore the overall safety because of personal matters?" Zhong E was still very grateful for Ke Xing's supportive attitude, but he still remained calm.  "Fourth brother Zhong was in danger on duty, how can it be regarded as your Zhong family's private matter?" Zhe Kexing said: "Both the situation and the reason, we should send troops to rescue in time!" "This Kexing, Shenduiyi definitely has it now.  The Xixia army is waiting for us to rush in. In that case, the consequences will be disastrous. "Zhong E said: "How can I let the soldiers be in danger? How can I deserve the trust of His Majesty the King of Qin?" "I believe it.  If His Highness knew this situation, he would also ask you to go to the rescue! " "Ke Xing, I accept your wishes, but this matter ends here" Zhong E waved his hands repeatedly.  The attitude is very firm.  "But what if this is what His Highness the King of Qin means?" "What the King of Qin means?" Zhong E was a little stunned and looked at Zhe Kexing, confused.  Zhe Kexing smiled slightly and stepped forward to hand over a confidential letter.  Zhong E browsed through it quickly and said in surprise: "His Royal Highness King Qin, this is" "His Royal Highness King Qin doesn't know about the fourth brother Zhong (Yong), he just has this idea, let us act according to the plan!" Zhe Kexing  Said: "What happened to the fourth brother was an accident, but it also happened to be an opportunity to implement the plan, so you go ahead and do it But be careful in everything, try to suffer less losses, try your best to find opportunities to rescue your brother, and complete the instructions given by His Highness King Qin.  Mission!¡± Zhong E immediately said: ¡°Okay, with His Majesty¡¯s words, the Zhong family will definitely go all out!¡± ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~ When Liang Yimi arrived at Ezhi Valley, the fighting had stopped temporarily.  Suo Jiusi came to report: "The Prime Minister has successfully surrounded Zhong Yong's headquarters, and the news has spread to Yinzhou!" &nbsp; "Very good!" Liang Yimi praised: "There is no sloppiness, this is the best!" "This is the prime minister's clever plan, and the general will not dare to take credit!" Although Suo Jiusi is impatient, he is still very humble.  .  Liang Yimi asked: "What's the reaction from Yinzhou?" "Zhong E and his nephew Zhong Shizhong have already led troops to rescue!" Suo Jiusi said: "But the troops are not many, only 30,000!  "Really? What about Zhe Kexing?" Liang Yimi continued to ask, with no emotion or sadness in his words.  "I heard that Zhong'e and Zhe Kexing had a falling out!" Suo Jiusi said: "My brother was in danger, and Zhong'e would lead his troops to rescue him without saying a word; but Zhe Kexing said that the enemy's situation was unknown, and he needed to be cautious and consider the long term. " Ke Zhong  The family refused to listen and insisted on rescue as soon as possible. Zhe Kexing suppressed him as the general, but Zhonge didn't listen to the order and came directly with his troops! " "That's it!" Liang Yimi said: "After all, reason can't resist it!  Family affection, but Zhe Kexing is cautious, but it is a trouble!" Suo Jiusi said with a smile: "Don't worry, Prime Minister. If the Zhong family is wiped out first, how can we support the overall situation with so many people gathered in Yanzhou?  The extra troops can be used on the Zhe family now! " "I hope you prepare to fight Zhong E first. This man is very cunning, so be careful!" Liang Yimi is no longer the optimist he was back then. He doesn't take anything for granted!  To be sure of victory, be more cautious.  "Yes!" Suo Jiusi said softly after accepting the order: "Prime Minister, since there is Zhong Yong, there is no need to keep Wang Zhongzheng!" "What's the matter?" Liang Yimi pondered slightly and said: "In that case,  Just kill that idiot, but keep the remaining Song troops first. It's enough to give them a shock, and let them survive for a few days. No matter how close or distant the Song people we have are, they will be distracted!" "Yes!  !" Suo Jiusi had been holding back his cowardice for a long time and had always wanted to kill Wang Zhongzheng. Now he finally got what he wanted. Without any hesitation, he immediately rushed into Ezhi Valley!  When Wang Zhongzheng was kidnapped by Xixia soldiers, he was no longer as high-spirited as before. On the contrary, he was very depressed.  "Isn't this the majestic and invincible prince? Why is he so virtuous?" Suo Jiusi laughed and taunted.  "You barbarians will eventually be defeated by the superior army, so don't show off your arrogance!" Wang Zhongzheng said one after another: "If the reinforcements had not arrived in time, we would have conquered Yanzhou and let you die on the city walls!" "  Really? So powerful? The prince is a born god of war, so why do we need reinforcements?" Suo Jiusi smiled coldly, his expression suddenly turned cold, and he said with a sneer: "You are just a idiot, you think you are so stubborn when you are about to die?  Is that awesome? If I hadn¡¯t evacuated on my own initiative, how could you have entered Xiazhou? It¡¯s just a dream!¡± Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s expression suddenly turned bad, and it felt very uncomfortable to have his last disguise revealed.  "But, if you hadn't been so stupid, how could we have led the Song army into the trap?" Suo Jiusi sneered: "Speaking of which, I have to thank the prince. If it weren't for you, how could we have led the Song army into the trap?"  What about ambushing Zhong Yong? As a human being, you have to be brave. In fact, Zhong Yong intends to rescue you, but you are too stupid. If you leave earlier and work harder, you can meet them thirty miles further.  , maybe he can still survive, and it won¡¯t hinder Zhong Yong and the subsequent Zhong E!¡± Thirty miles away!  Wang Zhongzheng felt even more uncomfortable!  He didn¡¯t know whether he regretted why he couldn¡¯t work harder, or whether he regretted because of his previous misunderstanding.  No one knows, maybe he himself can¡¯t figure it out, and he doesn¡¯t have time to figure it out.  Just as he was stunned, Suo Jiusi sneered: "You are no longer useful, and you have uttered arrogant words and tarnished the reputation of this general, so there is no choice but to die!" As soon as the words fell to the ground, he raised the knife and dropped it, blood splattered three feet away.  !

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 649: Throwing bait in the east and closing the net in the west

    Wang Zhongzheng died, died of frivolity, died of stupidity!  No one knows what he was thinking about before he died. Was it remorse, regret, or stubbornness?  Perhaps they are still making up excuses to shirk responsibility.  "It's a pity that he never had a chance to think or deceive himself. Suo Jiusi raised the knife and dropped it, blood splattered three feet, leaving a cold body.  Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s eyes were still wide open, showing fear, unwillingness, and anger There were too many complex expressions in that moment, but his eyes gradually dimmed and lost all their energy.  ¡°Drag him into the woods to feed the wolves!¡± Suo Jiusi ordered, then turned around and went to report back to Liang Guoxiang.  To be honest, according to his original thoughts, Liang Yimi actually didn¡¯t want Wang Zhongzheng to die like this, and even planned to let him go.  With such a restless idiot making trouble, the Song Army's combat effectiveness will be compromised, which is beneficial to him.  Even if there is a dead end in the end, it is best if Zhao Zhao can't bear it anymore and kill him directly.  Wang Zhongzheng was a close confidant of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. As a result, there would definitely be discord between Emperor Zhao Xu of the Song Dynasty and King Zhao Zhao of the Qin Dynasty. This would be of great benefit to Xixia.  However, Suo Jiusi was not happy at this moment. Many Xixia soldiers hated Wang Zhongzheng deeply and asked many times to kill him to vent their anger.  In the face of a powerful enemy, he had to comfort the soldiers no matter what. Liang Yimi had no choice but to agree to kill him.  "Three feet of ice did not freeze in a day. Anyway, the conflict between Emperor Song and King Qin did not last for a day or two. I don't know what Zhao Xu will think about this matter. There will still be no shortage of contradictions and conflicts. Let's wait and see!  Liang Yimi said: "Jiusi, we have solved Wang Zhongzheng. Next we have to deal with Zhong E. He is even more difficult to deal with than Zhong Yong. You have to be careful!" "Yes, Prime Minister, don't worry!" Suo Jiusi  I am in a good mood and full of confidence.  Immediately mobilize the troops and prepare to fight against Zhonge's troops.  Things developed according to Liang Yimi¡¯s expectations. After Zhong E learned that his brother was in Shenduiyi, he immediately came to rescue him.  Suo Jiusi immediately arranged for a fierce battle with them.  Zhong E made several consecutive attacks, but failed to find a chance to rescue Zhong Yong's troops.  And also traumatized.  Zhong E had no choice but to retreat to Xiazhou with his army.  Suo Jiusi immediately sent troops to attack and surrounded Xiazhou City.  There were only 30,000 people in Zhong'e's headquarters. After heavy casualties, it was now only 20,000 people.  Although they tried hard to hold on to Xiazhou City, it was actually very difficult.  But Zhe Kexing, who was in Yinzhou, not only refused to rescue him.  They didn't even transport food and grass, they just stood by and did nothing.  The Zhe family in Fuzhou and the Zhong family in Qingjian City completely broke up.  After Liang Yimi got the news, he felt that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The two highest-ranking generals of the Eastern Route Army of the Song Dynasty were at odds.  There is no cooperation between them, and they even make each other worse. The conflict between reason and sensibility is hopeless.  How could Liang Yi be willing to let go?  Therefore, they immediately stepped up their offensive against Xiazhou.  And began to plan a war against Yinzhou.  After eating Zhong'e, defeating Zhe Kexing, and successfully counterattacking on the eastern front, the Song Army's three-way crusade will inevitably end in failure.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Although Zhao Zhao did not understand the details of the battle on the Eastern Front, he could still guess the general trend.  Since Wang Zhongzheng became arrogant and "conquered" Shizhou and Xiazhou in succession, Zhao Zhao anticipated what might happen next.  " Yanzhou City is bound to fail, and Wang Zhongzheng's death would not be a pity.  Xixia used Yanzhou as bait to lure him into taking the bait.  Then use him as bait to attract farmers and Zhe Kexing to take the bait.  Zhao Zhao believes that with the experience and talent of Zhe Ke Xing and Zhong E, he will definitely be able to make the right judgment.  But sometimes, you know that there is a trap ahead.  But you still have to dig in.  Whether to rescue Wang Zhongzheng is not a simple military issue, but a complex issue involving emotions, politics and conspiracy.  There are bound to be some sacrifices to be successful and successful.  No matter what, Wang Zhongzheng must die in the hands of the Xixia people.  We can't leave any excuse for Zhao Xu to accuse the Zhe family and the Zhong family, and we can't let him cause trouble for us.  Zhao Zhao also hoped in his heart that they would at least put on a rescue gesture and have something to say to Bianjing.  However, he was unwilling to risk the lives of his family members or his family members.  However, Zhao Zhao also knew that Zhe Kexing and Zhong E had probably already done this, and they would take the initiative to share the worries for him!  Having such a minister can be regarded as contentment!  No matter what!  "In this case, let's just use the trick. Since everyone is throwing bait, let's throw a big, irresistible bait to Liang Yimi!  The bait is thrown out in the east, but you have to go to the west to collect the net, and you have to go there yourself!  &nbsp; When the Eastern Route Army fought fiercely in Xiazhou and Yinzhou, King Qin's guard of honor still remained at the gate of Weizhou City, but Zhao Zhao himself had disappeared.  A few days later, 20,000 elite cavalrymen of the Song Army passed through Xiao Pass and quickly headed north.  The leader is clearly King Zhao Zhao of Qin himself, and his target is exactly Lingzhou, the only place that can be called a big fish.  After leaving Xiaoguan, the Song army quickly went north along the Hulu River Valley, and then passed through the vast sea of ????the desert, bypassing the Weizhou army and the exploration horses in nearby cities, and quickly went north.  Even if a small group of Xixia troops were discovered on the road, they would be wiped out directly.  The 20,000 cavalrymen are all equipped with fine Hequ horses, and their running speed is absolutely top-notch.  Within a few days, they rushed to the foot of Lingzhou City. During this process, the Xixia people were not aware of it, or could not react at all.  Lingzhou is located on the east bank of the Yellow River, also known as Xiping Mansion. Its strategic location is very important.  Xiangqing Military Division, one of the Twelve Military Divisions of Xixia, is stationed here.  Originally, Liang Yimi planned to adopt the strategy of strengthening the walls and clearing the country. Except for a few large cities, almost all his troops were concentrated in Lingzhou.  Originally, at least 150,000 troops had gathered here, preparing to fight the Song army, which had been fighting for a long time and had been running for thousands of miles.  But the sudden appearance of Wang Zhongzheng allowed Liang Yi to see an opportunity on the eastern front, coupled with the dissatisfaction and strong pressure from the party nobles in Xixia.  This prompted Liang Yimi to make a decision and mobilized 100,000 troops to Yanzhou to counterattack the Song army from the east.  Wang Zhongzheng is a straw bag and is very easy to cook.  But brothers Zhong Yong and Zhong E are different. Even with a strong general like Suo Jiusi taking action, it is not easy to win easily.  The subsequent discord between Zhong E and Zhe Ke Xing was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, in order to ensure nothing goes wrong.  Accelerate the pace of counterattack on the eastern front.  Liang Yimi mobilized another 20,000 reinforcements from Lingzhou. As a result, there were only 30,000 defenders left in Lingzhou.  For a strategic location like Lingzhou, 30,000 defenders are really too few!  However, Liang Yimi felt that the barriers outside Lingzhou were all heavily guarded.  The Eastern Route Army of the Song Dynasty could not pass Yanzhou.  The Central Route Army is still tied up in Weizhou. As for the Zhongshi Dao Department of the West Route Army, it is still under the city of Yingli (name of place) and is not allowed to move even half a step forward.  Liang Yi is most worried about King Zhao Zhao of Qin. The news he has received so far is that he is supervising the battle under Weizhou City.  ¡°Obviously, Zhao Zhao placed all his hopes on the Central Army. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? do not know.  Weizhou has sufficient troops, and the garrisoned generals and soldiers are also elite Xixia troops.  He gave them a death order to stick to Weizhou, so the situation there would not be easy.  Lingzhou is safe for the time being!  It was precisely based on this consideration that Liang Yimi boldly mobilized his troops to the eastern front.  As long as the counterattack on the eastern front is successful, the Song army will inevitably retreat completely, and the risk in Lingzhou will definitely be lifted by then.  Although it is very risky.  But it was still worth a try, so Liang Yimi decided to take a gamble!  With the remaining 20,000 defenders, Liang Yimi handed over the city to his confidant Ye Lihu to guard it.  Although Ye Lihu was born into a noble family, his family fell into decline and he was reduced from a young tribal leader to a prisoner. It was Liang Yi who rescued him and helped him get revenge.  Ye Lihu was extremely grateful to Liang Yimi and became a loyal confidant.  This person is brave, good at fighting, quite strategic, and a fierce general. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Loyal.  Being brave and resourceful, Liang Yi was relieved to have such a person looking after his backyard.  But he forgot one thing, Ye Lihu has one of the biggest shortcomings - alcoholism!  This person is addicted to alcohol. If it were not because of drunkenness, he would get into trouble.  Nor would they be assassinated and the tribe would be completely defeated.  After experiencing such a catastrophe, Yelihu changed his mind.  But as he gained Liang Yimi's respect, old memories gradually faded away, and his old habit of drinking began to reappear.  When Liang Yi was buried, he was still restrained.  After Liang Yi left, he couldn't control him, so he drank a few drinks from time to time!  Even as the general of a city, this is still the case.  There is a relative to console, but the wild force is not taken for granted, claiming that it is Lingzhou's safety, there will be no problem, and there is no need to worry.  However, Ye Lihu still has some basic sense.  I try my best to be restrained and rarely get drunk. I only get up a little late occasionally.  After more than ten days, everything was fine.  Although he was drinking, Yelihu did not miss anything and arranged the entire city defense-related matters very properly, so it was difficult for others to say anything.  On this day, Wu Hei, an old Qiang general under his command, presented two jars of wine and said flatteringly: "General, these are two jars of good wine that I bought from a businessman. It is said to come from Bianjing in the Song Dynasty and is particularly mellow.  " As he spoke, he opened the wine jar.  Ye Lihu smelled the overflowing aroma of wine and immediatelyImprovised and excited, he asked: "Did you buy it?" "Hey, to be honest with the general, it was snatched by the last general. The businessman is from Song Dynasty, so" Wu Hei's voice was low, a little embarrassed, and his words were gentle.  There was no trace of regret in his expression!  Then he said flatteringly: "It's been so long, so of course you should respect the general!" "Tell me, if something happens, you will respect me for no reason!" After all, Ye Lihu couldn't resist the temptation of wine, but he also knew that it was useless.  There must be a reason for not being rewarded.  Wu Hei then said sincerely: "General, our tribe's pasture is in the Hengshan area. As a result, a lot of it was usurped by the Dangxiang Xiluo tribe. Now the tribe has nowhere to graze their cattle and sheep The general wanted to ask for mercy from the prime minister.  To help mediate But the general is so soft-spoken, and the Prime Minister is busy with everything After thinking about it, the general has a high position and is highly respected by the Prime Minister. If he can say something, he will definitely help our department get out of the predicament" "That's it.  Ah! "It's not surprising to Ye Lihu, forcible pastures often happen.  In Xixia, the Dangxiang people are naturally superior to the Qiang people.  The Xiluo tribe is also a relatively powerful tribe among the party nobles, and they usually act quite arrogantly. It is not surprising that they have occupied the pastures of the Qiang people!  Wu Hei immediately felt sad and understood: "I heard that the general has a relationship with the leader of the Xiluo tribe. Please ask the general for help. They will definitely give you face. Our tribe must be grateful!"  , I just want to settle the Silla tribe, I'm afraid" Ye Lihu didn't say any more, but the meaning behind his words was already very clear.  Wu Hei immediately said: "General, don't worry. These two jars of beautiful scenery are just a gift for meeting the general. Afterwards, our clan is willing to thank the general for his kindness with a hundred good horses, five thousand sheep, and hundreds of jars of this kind of fine wine!"  The appeal of fine wine is great.  Ye Lihu hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Don't worry. Although it's a bit tricky, in the eyes of this general, it's just a matter of words." "Then thank you, general!" Wu Hei said goodbye and left.  At that moment, from the corner of his eye, he saw Ye Lihu reaching for the wine jar, with an imperceptible smile on his lips.  Ye Lihu is also a cautious person.  The men took the silverware and tested the wine to make sure it was not poisonous.  Then he poured the wine and tasted it. After one gulp, it suddenly felt hot from the mouth, along the esophagus, and into the stomach. It was really a strong drink.  Although it is hot, it feels very good.  Especially the mellow aroma of the wine, the softness after entering the mouth, and the taste that is both cool and warm are even better.  In an instant, Yelihu fell in love with this wine.  Not to mention, Wu Hei came to him to do something, which really cost the company. It was really a good drink! ? Bowl after bowl is consumed, Yelihu takes longer than usual to drink. Good wine needs to be tasted slowly.  After finishing five bowls of wine.  Ye Lihu put down the wine jar.  How can you drink all the good wine in one day?  Furthermore, the daily limit of five bowls cannot be exceeded, otherwise you will really get drunk.  Although he is addicted to alcohol, he is influenced by the lessons learned from the past and the sense of responsibility in the military.  Ye Lihu still has self-control.  Seeing that it is getting late and snowflakes are falling in the sky, winter has obviously come earlier than before this year.  It stands to reason that in such weather, no one would go out inside or outside the city, and the city should be safe and sound.  But Ye Lihu still decided to go out on patrol and fulfill his duties!  When grabbing the machete, when he stood up, the wildness shouted suddenly that his head was a little dizzy, his head was a little painful, and the whole person seemed to be unstable.     What's wrong?  drunk?  Five bowls of wine is not a lot for Ye Lihu. In the past, drinking ten bowls did not necessarily make you drunk. How could it be like this today?  Suddenly, he remembered that today's wine was more mellow and stronger.  I actually forgot this Alas!  Ye Lihu feels more and more dizzy. It seems that he can¡¯t go out for inspection anymore. He should take a short rest!  In his experience, after getting drunk in the past, he would be fine after taking a short rest!  So, Ye Lihu touched the edge of the couch and fell down!  Immediately, a snore sounded, and Yeli fell into a deep sleep, hearing nothing!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The snowflakes were floating, and the sudden sound of horse hooves broke the tranquility of the night!  The Xixia soldiers at the top of the city noticed something unusual and immediately alerted them.  Some soldiers came to report in a hurry, but the general, Ye Lihu, was alone and drunk, snoring on the couch and unconscious!  As a result, the situation will inevitably become a bit chaotic.  It's just that the soldiers guarding Lingzhou are all well-trained soldiers, and they are relatively calm. They are immediately ready to survey the enemy's situation and fight against the enemy.  But before they could prepare the wood, rocks, bows, arrows and spears, the south gate of Lingzhou City opened!  Yes, it¡¯s really open!  &nbsp;The person who opened the door was none other than Wu Hei, a Qiang general and a Qiang from Hengshan!  Those orders from King Zhao Zhao of Qin spread in the northwest, and all generals, subjects, and tribes in Xixia would be rewarded as long as they helped the Song army fight.  Hengshan Qiang is one of the key targets. Both the Western Army secret agents and the Mingyue Sect have secretly put in a lot of effort!  It was at that time that Wu Hei was moved and joined the King of Qin.  His tribe¡¯s pasture in Hengshan was indeed occupied by the Xiluo tribe. He wanted to take it back, but not through Liang Yimi or Yelihu, but through Zhao Zhao, the king of Qin in the Song Dynasty.  After the Hehuang Qiang people joined the Song Dynasty, they received good treatment, especially Qu Zha, who became the leader and spread among the Qiang people.  Envy is envy, action is the most important.  Wu Hei is a person who is good at seizing opportunities. The first person to act may very well be the future leader of the Qiang people in Hengshan. This opportunity cannot be missed.  So, two jars of strong liquor were delivered to Ye Lihu, a well-reasoned excuse that would not arouse suspicion.  Ye Lihu is addicted to wine, and when he encounters such a good wine, he will definitely taste it.  This wine is very strong, I believe he will fall for it!  Without the general, the defenders will inevitably be leaderless!  Wu Hei acted immediately, opened the city gate, and let the Song army enter the city!  Why did Zhao Zhao spend so much effort?  The purpose was to attract Liang Yimi to the eastern front, and then set out from Xiaoguan to raid Lingzhou.  This is the ultimate goal of this battle. As for how it is accomplished, it doesn't matter, as long as there is this result.  Liang Yimi was fooled. He was so confident in his defense system that the defense in Lingzhou, the core, was very weak.  With Wu Hei as an internal agent, the general is drunk and unconscious, and the city gate is wide open. How can Xixia resist?  The Song army rushed into the city and, with the assistance of Wu Hei, quickly took control of the south gate of Lingzhou.  The Xixia people didn't know why, and some generals came to resist with their troops, but more people were frightened and at a loss.  The general Ye Lihu has been missing, and the Xixia people are in a state of leaderlessness, and it is difficult to organize an orderly resistance, so they are in a panic.  At the same time, there was more fear.  The city gate was suddenly opened, obviously because of an insider.  In the panic, I didn¡¯t know who the secret agents were or how many there were.  Then I saw the Song Army cavalry rushing into the city. In the snowy night, I could only see the cavalry filing in. It was impossible to determine how many there were.  With such a formation, how can the number of people be small?  The panicked Xixia soldiers had already taken the lead and fled in all directions without any thought to resist.  Ye Lihu was awakened from his sleep, but he was still dizzy and had a splitting headache.  Only fires were seen everywhere, and shouts of death and calls for help came from all directions.  Before he could figure out what was going on, the blade of the knife slashed across the back of his neck, and a human head was already in Wu Hei's hand.  This is his stepping stone to the top!  PS: Sorry, something was delayed and it¡¯s even later.  I'm really sorry, please forgive me!  More updates will be added tomorrow!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 650: The Catastrophe of National Subjugation

    Lingzhou was lost!  This was a bolt from the blue for Liang Yimi.  When he received the news, Xiazhou had been captured, and Zhonge could only break out with a few thousand remnants; Yinzhou and Suizhou were also in danger, and Zhe Kexing was almost unable to withstand it; the Xixia forward cavalry had even reached the Yanzhou area,  The soldiers and civilians of the Song Dynasty along the Yanyan Road were in panic.  Seeing that the counterattack on the east road was about to succeed, but at this moment, the bad news came that Lingzhou had fallen!     how so?  At first, Liang Yimi¡¯s reaction was that he didn¡¯t believe it. He felt that his arrangements on the periphery were quite in place and Lingzhou was safe.  But when he learned that it was Qin King Zhao Zhao who personally went up from Xiaoguan, crossed the desert, and raided Lingzhou, Liang Yimi had nothing to say.  Isn¡¯t he in Weizhou?  Liang Yimi did not ask such a question. Since Zhao Zhao appeared in Lingzhou, it meant that this was a deception.  It's a pity that I didn't notice it and didn't take enough precautions.  After all, I was careless! ????????????????????????????????? However, there are 30,000 troops garrisoned in Lingzhou, and the city is tall and strong, but it was easily breached. There is really nothing to say.  There is an insider, but I didn't notice it. Who can I blame?  Zhao Zhao issued a proclamation calling on the Qiang people early in the morning, but he didn't take it too seriously. Now it seems that it is still very attractive to the Hengshan Qiang people.  Of course, there is also an element of self-inflicted evil.  If the Xiluo tribe had not seized the Qiang pasture, Wu Hei might not have turned against him.  It's really helpless to think about it. The party nobles in Xingqing Mansion complained all day long about their inability to resist, but if they hadn't acted in the opposite direction, why would the situation be so bad?  It¡¯s too late to say anything now.  What to do is the top priority.  Lingzhou fell.  There's a counterattack on the Eastern Front.  Even if there is a huge advantage, it is meaningless.  Zhao Zhao's move was a risky move to seize chestnuts from the fire. Now that he succeeded, it was a blow to him.  Withdrawal of troops is inevitable, otherwise if something goes wrong along the Yellow River, the return journey of hundreds of thousands of Xixia troops will be cut off, and the consequences will be disastrous.  What¡¯s even scarier is.  There is only a Yellow River between Lingzhou, the capital Xingqingfu, and the Ning/Xia Plain, the core and most fertile area of ??Xixia.  The Song army in Lingzhou was like a sharp knife, threatening Xixia's throat at all times.  Although Liang Yimi believed that the Song army currently had no possibility of crossing the river to attack Xingqing Mansion, it could not do so.  But when it comes to national security, how can it be a child's play?  I'm afraid that Xingqing Mansion should explode now.  Those party nobles and even ordinary people.  They will all be restless.  These are heavy pressures that almost make it difficult for Liang Yimi to breathe.  Withdraw your troops now.  If we can counterattack and recapture Lingzhou, there is still room for recovery. An explanation to Xingqing Mansion will also be beneficial to the overall situation.  At this moment, there are only 20,000 Song troops stationed in Lingzhou, and Zhao Zhao himself is there.  There is a saying in the Song Dynasty that to capture the thief, capture the king first. If you capture the King of Qin, if you win, all problems will be solved.  Withdraw troops and counterattack Lingzhou!  Liang Yimi issued the order heartbrokenly. Looking at the precarious Yinzhou City, Zhe Kexing and Zhonge, who were already like bereaved dogs, turned around and left helplessly.  "Except for strategic needs, it will be impossible not to withdraw our troops.  The news of the fall of Lingzhou was not completely blocked and quickly spread among the soldiers.  Ordinary soldiers may not have such far-sightedness and strong psychological quality.  In their view, Lingzhou is the rear and their retreat.  Now that Lingzhou has been captured, doesn¡¯t it mean that the retreat has been cut off?  Lingzhou is gone, so won¡¯t all the Xixia lands east of the Yellow River be lost?  In this way, they were surrounded by the Song army. If they wanted to be safe, they could only cross the Yellow River and return to the west bank of the Yellow River.     go home!  Under the dual effects of panic and survival desire, soldiers generally have this mentality.  Fast, must be fast!  The soldiers knew that they must cross the Yellow River first, otherwise once the Song army blocked the ferries along the Yellow River, they would be the turtles in the urn.  Of course, you can also go back by going north and taking a detour through the desert, Heshuo Plateau or Hetao Plain.  Just going around a thousand miles is enough to drag down the army to death, especially at this time when people are distracted.  What's more, most of those areas are under the control of the Liao Kingdom, and it is not easy to pass through them.  The Yellow River, crossing the Yellow River, is their only hope.  As a result, the Xixia soldiers were in a state of panic, and all kinds of news were spread falsely. The morale of the soldiers was even more disorganized, and the soldiers of the three armies were shrouded in panic.  Liang Yimi soon discovered these problems, and he was also worried. What he was most afraid of now was that the soldiers would be confused.  Otherwise, it will really be a complete failure.  Therefore, we had to order the generals of all armies to do their best to appease the soldiers.To ensure that the army is not in chaos and its morale is stable, it can counterattack Lingzhou.  Because the Prime Minister is personally in charge, the situation of the army on the Eastern Front is pretty good.  But on the Weizhou side in the middle, the situation is very bad.  Lingzhou suddenly fell, and when the guard was confused, he was even more frightened.  Lingzhou is gone, and Weizhou will become an isolated city with no village in front or back, and will fall into the encirclement of the Song army.  What should I do?  Weizhou exists as a peripheral barrier to Lingzhou. Now that Lingzhou as the core is gone, is there any point in sticking to Weizhou?  Withdrawing back to the west bank of the Yellow River, Weizhou generals also had this understanding.  The fall of Lingzhou and the fire under the cauldron meant that Xixia's territory on the east bank of the Yellow River was completely lost, at least temporarily falling into the hands of the Song army.  At this time, whether it is to preserve strength or preserve the core foundation of Xixia, it is time to return to the west bank of the Yellow River.  And they have more convenient conditions and are closer to the Yellow River.  It only takes a few days to reach Mingsha (place name, modern Zhong/Wei Mingsha Mountain) on the bank of the Yellow River. From there, you can cross the Yellow River and it will be safe for the time being.  However, the defender also knew that hasty evacuation would easily give the Song army an opportunity to take advantage.  Furthermore, loyalty is still needed, so I chose to stay silent for the time being and see if there were any orders from the Prime Minister Liang Yimi.  After all, Xixia still has more than 200,000 troops on the other side of the Yellow River, so it is not completely unable to deal with it.  If the Prime Minister has some strategy, it is possible to turn defeat into victory.  The guard also thought that although he could not go to rescue Lingzhou.  But he held back Liu Changzuo's troops.  They couldn't rush to the rescue in time.  The Song army did not have many troops in Lingzhou.  Liang Guoxiang may have a chance to counterattack.  Retake the city.  Therefore, there are still objections to sticking to Weizhou for the time being.  General Nanwei stayed in Chicheng, did not abandon the city and fled, and concealed the news to avoid shaking the morale of the army.  Unfortunately, the news eventually spread.  The Song army was outside the city, using trebuchets to throw many packages and race them in the air.  A lot of paper fell down.  It was written in Western Xia script: Lingzhou fell, Liang Yimi's entire army was annihilated, etc.  Although most of the lieutenants in the army were from civilian backgrounds and had no knowledge, there were always people who knew how to read and write, not to mention that Xixia script was once very popular in the northwest, and they knew many people.  News spread like wildfire in an instant, Lingzhou¡¯s whereabouts, Liang Guoxiang¡¯s defeat, it was like the sky was falling.  The Xixia soldiers suddenly panicked, and the general heard the news.  Rumors repeatedly claimed to be from the Song Dynasty. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? would be a combination of three people, could be true or false.  Now that it has spread, there is no room for disbelief.  It can be said that it is a rumor in one or two days, but it will cause problems after a long time.  The news continued to ferment in the hearts of the soldiers, and suspicion and fear became more intense.  Under such circumstances, the morale of the army was weakened, the combat effectiveness was greatly reduced, and Weizhou's defensive situation was not as good as before.  The general had the intention to hold on, but under such circumstances, how could he hold on?  The Song Army immediately stepped up its offensive, but Weizhou's originally firm defense was wavering, and its impregnable city defense was wavering.  If this continues, the city's destruction will be inevitable before long.  By that time, the city is in ruins and people are dead, and it is impossible to leave even if you want to.  If you evacuate earlier now, you can still preserve some strength.  The general was helpless. Although he wanted to buy time for the Prime Minister, the Song army was too cunning and the situation was too unfavorable. In the end, it failed. What a pity!  That night, the Weizhou garrison withdrew overnight and rushed to Mingsha, where the nearest ferry was.  The original intention of the Weizhou defender was to hold on to Mingsha, and there was little hope of regaining Lingzhou.  If the Prime Minister can withdraw in time, he can also cross the river from here, which can ensure the safety of the army.  As soon as Naihe retreated, a rout situation formed, and the soldiers rushed to leave.  In addition, the Song army was chasing behind them, and they were looking for ferries, sheepskin rafts, etc. to cross the river.  In the most urgent moment, anything that could float was used.  In October, Xixia people all know the fact that the Yellow River will freeze.  Although snowflakes were falling at this time, the Yellow River was not yet frozen and it was just in time for a boat to cross the river.  After a while, the river froze and became unsuitable for boating, and the ice was not thick enough for people and horses to pass by.  By that time, even if you reach the bank of the Yellow River, you will be dead just by looking at the river and sighing.  Therefore, no one really wants to wait. Only by standing on the land on the west bank of the Yellow River can we feel at ease.  Seeing that the Xixia garrison in Weizhou was so anxious to cross the river, although the Song army pursued them, it was just a bluff.  After all, Weizhou is only part of the army and is not very critical.  For Liu Changzuo, his top priority is to rush to Lingzhou.  His Highness the King of Qin only brought 20,000 soldiers and horses to station there. It would be very dangerous once Liang Yi returned to his army or the Xixia people from Xingqing Prefecture crossed the river and marched eastward.  How can we put His Highness the King of Qin in danger?  Only by arriving with troops in this way and consolidating Lingzhou's city defense can it be considered a success.  "More importantly, if we have a firm grasp of Lingzhou, if we can break Liang Yi'sOn the way home, you can catch the turtle in the urn.  As a result, half of Xixia's territory on the east bank of the Yellow River will truly fall into the hands of the Song army.  This is the purpose of this battle, and this will be accomplished.  Liu Changzuo left Jing Siyi to garrison Weizhou and rushed to Lingzhou with 50,000 troops.  With the strong city, 70,000 Song troops, plus the surrendered Qiang people, there are at least 80,000 troops, which is enough to hold on to the city.  With the fall of Lingzhou, the Weizhou army was crossing the river at Mingsha. The Xixia soldiers and horses who responded were also panicked and found it difficult to survive, so they began to evacuate.  The Western Route Army, which had been blocked for a long time, finally had a chance to move forward.  Zhong Shidao made an immediate decision, swept away the remaining enemies of Xixia along the Yellow River, and immediately reinforced Lingzhou.  As a result, Liang Yi was a little desperate!  On the way back to the army, when he heard that Weizhou had fallen, Liang Yi sighed deeply. There was no possibility of counterattacking Lingzhou anymore.  Liu Changzuo's middle route army will definitely arrive in Lingzhou in time and be prepared before his own counterattack.  Although he has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands, it is not easy to capture Lingzhou in a short time.  The most important thing is that almost all the east bank of the Yellow River fell into the hands of the Song army, and they could mobilize a large number of reinforcements.  But he and the more than 100,000 troops had no way out.  Once you fail to capture Lingzhou quickly, you will definitely be dragged to death and eventually your entire army will be annihilated.  Withdraw!  For the current plan, the only way is to return to Hexi and make another plan.  At that time, it is possible to counterattack while the Song Army is on an unstable footing.  These hundreds of thousands of troops are capital, and the last thing that cannot be wasted at this time is the manpower.  It¡¯s just that there is still a long way to go from Yanzhou to the Yellow River, and it is likely that the Song army will be attacked and intercepted along the way.  Even the Hengshan Qiang people kept coming to harass them, and the situation was very bad.  The two cities along the river, Yingli and Mingsha, were captured. Zhongshi Dao's troops went north along the river and heard the news.  Liang Yimi knew that there was little hope of crossing the river and returning to the west.  What¡¯s worse is that the weather is getting colder and colder, and the rivers we pass along the way have gradually frozen.  By the time he arrived at the bank of the Yellow River, it might have been frozen.  It is basically impossible to walk on the ice before the twelfth lunar month of winter.  So, for the current plan, there is only one way to go - take advantage of Heshuo and Hetao!  Although they are all under the control of the Liao Kingdom, Liang Yimi feels that it is not impossible.  Xixia suffered the most disastrous defeat since the Li Jiqian era. The country's power declined and there were even signs of national subjugation.  ??What good will it do to the Liao Kingdom if Xixia is destroyed?  Once the Song Dynasty captured the northwest territory, the Liao Kingdom's nightmare would begin.  I heard that the Liao Kingdom was temporarily unable to escape due to the entanglement between the Jurchens, Shiwei and Goryeo in the east.  If we ask them for help at this moment, we may not be able to send troops to help Xixia.  But if they just pass by, preserve their power, and contain the Song army, I believe the Liao people will not object.  After all, Xixia has no chance of being detrimental to the Liao Kingdom at this time. After preserving its strength, it can still contain the Song Dynasty and buy time for the Liao Kingdom.  I believe that the people of Liao will be happy to see such a scene.  Liang Yimi immediately sent people to contact the Liao army's defenders in the west to try to borrow a passage as soon as possible.  Now if you stay here for one day, you will be in danger. You must escape before the Song army intercepts them.     well!  Once upon a time, Xixia ended up in such a situation, and Liang Yimi felt very uncomfortable!  Half of the country has been lost. Although the core foundation is still there, when it comes to counterattack If it were the past, Liang Yi was confident of making a comeback.  But now, the enemy he faced was Zhao Zhao, and he felt a little uneasy.  There may not be hope for a counterattack, and if it doesn't work well, Xixia may be in danger of national subjugation.  For the current plan, Xixia's own strength alone can no longer withstand the powerful front of the Song army, so it can only seek help from foreign aid!  Liang Yi buried his eyes towards the northeast. If he could ask for help from the Liao Kingdom, there might be a chance of improvement. Otherwise, he was afraid that the country would be destroyed!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 651: The Heroic Souls of the Martyrs

    As Liu Changzuo entered Lingzhou, Zhong Shidao also arrived, and Zhao Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief.  The battle of Lingzhou has come to an end for the time being, and the results of the battle have been preserved!  To be honest, the risk of 20,000 people raiding Lingzhou is not that high.  If Liang Yimi hadn't sent more people to leave, if Ye Lihu hadn't been drunk by Wu Hei, if the Qiang people hadn't opened the city gate in time In a series of links, if there was an oversight in one place, the results might have been completely different.  The risk was great, but fortunately it was successful and reinforcements arrived in time.  " Otherwise, Liang Yimi will definitely lead a large army to counterattack and seize Lingzhou. He has insufficient troops and little foundation in the local area. It is really not easy to resist.  Fortunately, the Xixia defenders in Weizhou panicked and fled in a hurry, so that they could have a chance to stabilize their position.  Lingzhou is just a city, but because of its important location, it affects the entire war situation.  In fact, to put it simply, even the fall of Lingzhou may not actually have that serious impact on the overall front of Xixia.  The key is to seize the opportunity first, and the psychological blow to the soldiers can instantly break the morale of the soldiers.  Furthermore, the party nobles in Xingqing Mansion will definitely complain and even be frightened. All the pressure will be put on Liang Yimi. If the military morale is unstable and courage is lost, the Xixia army will be in chaos.  The entire land on the east bank of the Yellow River has fallen into the hands of the Song army. The top priority is to intercept Liang Yimi and the hundreds of thousands of troops he brought.  If it can be eliminated, it will definitely be a heavy blow to Xixia, more serious than losing half of the country.  Unfortunately, things backfired. When news of the scout investigation arrived, Liang Yimi had already led his army through the Heshuo Grassland and entered the Liao Kingdom's sphere of influence.  The Liao Kingdom's Heqing Army was on the south bank of the Yellow River.  As well as the Tiande army near the Hetao, they all began to take action.  Jinsu Prefecture and Ningbian Prefecture were also quite uneasy. Liao Dynasty's scouting horses appeared frequently. There is no doubt that this was to cover the Xixia people's escape.  The Song Dynasty worshiped Xixia, which was a situation that the Liao people did not want to see.  They did not want to see the Song Dynasty lose the powerful restraint of Xixia.  Intervention is inevitable.  "Perhaps we won't use troops directly yet, but it is still possible to use the road to protect the remaining Xixia forces and return."  With the participation of the Liao Kingdom, things are more complicated.  The Xixia people retreated along the borders of the Song, Liao and Xixia kingdoms, sometimes within the boundaries of the Song Dynasty.  But he could only watch helplessly, unable to pursue him.  The Ning/Xia Plain, Hetao and Heshuo Grasslands at the Yellow River are of great strategic significance, and Zhao Zhao is indeed determined to bring them all under control.  However, the situation here is complicated. Song, Liao and Xixia each occupy one area, which is complicated.  There is no problem in continuing to attack Xixia.  But the Liao Kingdom cannot be touched lightly.  Reason told him that he couldn't get into trouble with the Khitans just yet.  At this moment, if the Liao Kingdom intervenes, it will only cause harm but no good. ????????????? Liang Yi has not exhausted all his energy, so he can only let him live first.     think carefully.  After all, he has an army of hundreds of thousands, and it is not easy to wipe them out with the force he has.  Even if you win, you will definitely have to pay a heavy price.  The top priority is to maintain the results and stabilize the situation in the northwest.  Although they have entered Lingzhou, it does not mean absolute occupation. How could the Xixia people give up such an important city so easily?  The cold has come, after the Yellow River has frozen.  There is no longer a natural barrier between Lingzhou and Xingqing Prefecture, and the Xixia people are likely to cross the river on ice and make a comeback.  Therefore, we want to firmly control Lingzhou.  Not an easy task either.  Some generals suggested that we can use Lingzhou as a bridgehead and take advantage of the freezing of the Yellow River in winter to directly attack Xingqing Mansion.  How could Zhao Zhao not have such ambitions to destroy Xixia?  But it is impossible to eat a fat man in one bite. After several months of fighting, the soldiers are very tired. It is good to occupy the east of the Yellow River.  The newly incorporated lands are all the old lands of Xixia. There are many unstable factors. It will take time to completely stabilize and digest the results of the war.  It is definitely not wise to continue the expedition in a hurry.  A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even if Xixia lost half of its country, its strength should not be underestimated.  What¡¯s more, if the war in the northwest is suspended, what will Zhao Xu of Bianjing think?  What kind of trouble will it cause?  I don¡¯t know any of this yet!  However, Xixia is probably not in peace either. Liang Yimi suffered such a big defeat, how will the party nobles who have always been at odds with him feel?  "I hope the Xixia people will make trouble on their own. In that case, the pressure on Lingzhou will be much less."  As long as we survive this winter, the situation will be much better!  No??, even so, you still have to be careful.  Therefore, Zhao Zhao ordered Liu Changzuo to lead an army of 80,000 to station in Lingzhou.  The Xixia people launched a massive counterattack, and Lingzhou would definitely bear the brunt. As long as Lingzhou was defended, the other cities would be safe.  Xixia would never dare to underestimate the enemy and advance deep into the hinterland of the Song Dynasty.  In addition, there are many things to worry about, it can be said that there are countless things!  Many newly incorporated states and counties require not only troops to be stationed, but also officials to manage them.  Zhao Zhao immediately gave an order to the Qin Palace in Chang'an to dispatch capable local officials from all over the northwest to preside over government affairs.  It is very important to naturalize people from all over the country and restore order.  This matter must be done quickly, otherwise once the news reaches Bianjing, Zhao Xu will have an excuse to intervene.  Northwest is your own garden. You can only decide what flowers and grass to plant.  Fortunately, Wu Hei's return and the withdrawal of Xixia led the Song army to take over the northwest.  The Qiang people in Hengshan were very aware of current affairs, promptly surrendered to the Song Dynasty, and obeyed the edicts of the King of Qin.  With their cooperation, it will be much faster to stabilize order in various places.  In the past few days, Zhao Zhao was extremely busy, but he finally made some arrangements.  Only then did he have time to come back to his senses, count the casualties of this battle, and ask about the status of the East Route Army.  "Li Cheng, ask Zhe Kexing and Zhong E to immediately report the battle situation of the East Route Army!" Zhao Zhao pondered for a while and ordered: "Also, I have Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui tied up. Now is the time to settle accounts after the fall!" (Distance  Far away, Zhao Zhao still didn¡¯t know about the death of Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui, or the battle situation of the East Route Army) Soon the news came that Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Rengui had been killed by the Xixia people, and together with the soldiers they brought, the entire army was annihilated in Ezhi Valley.  Zhao Zhao sneered, it would be an advantage for such a hateful idiot to die in the hands of the Xixia people.  But it's okay, it saves you from taking action yourself and directly conflicting with Zhao Xu.  Speaking of which, it seems that I have to thank the Xixia people for helping me solve a trouble!  ¡°It¡¯s a pity that after hearing the next piece of news, Zhao Zhao couldn¡¯t laugh anymore.  Zhong Yong¡¯s troops were trapped in Shendui Station. After several attempts to break through without success, the entire army was finally wiped out. Old General Zhong Yong died on the battlefield!  Seeing this, Zhao Zhao slowly closed his eyes, his heart trembling inexplicably.  The voice and smile of the old general came to mind. To this day, Zhao Zhao still remembers the scene when he was wrongly accused by Li Fugui and saw Zhong Yong in prison for the first time.  A tough and brave old general, commendable for his loyalty, bravery, optimism and cheerfulness. He escaped Li Fugui's frame-up, but in the end he did not escape the fate of a soldier shrouded in leather.  And the reason why Zhong Yong fought against the Death God Duiyi was to rescue the damned Wang Zhongzheng.  Even though this idiot was already dead, Zhao Zhao still gritted his teeth in hatred.  I originally thought that since he was dead, I would leave him the last bit of dignity, which would be regarded as taking care of Zhao Xu¡¯s face.  But at this moment, Zhao Zhao decided that his ugly behavior must be made public, otherwise he would be sorry for the spirit of the old general Zhong Yong.  Even if you try to have a head-on conflict with Zhao Xu, you must do this, otherwise you will feel uneasy!  Because he knew that the reason why Zhong Yong did this was to rescue Song Paoze.  It was also to share the worries for himself and avoid giving Zhao Zhao an excuse, which ended up costing his life.  Zhao Zhao was both moved and a little guilty.  Not only Zhong Yong, but also 40,000 soldiers of the Western Army were buried underground with him.  As a bait, the East Route Army attracted the siege and pursuit of Liang Yi's army of more than 100,000, and the price paid was extremely heavy.  Almost all the soldiers and horses brought out by Zhong Er were wiped out, and Zhe Kexing also suffered heavy casualties in Yinzhou.  The Eastern Route Army initially numbered 60,000 people. Later, soldiers and horses were drawn from the Yanzhou area, plus civilian men transporting grain and grass.  Forty to fifty thousand people died directly in the battle, and few of the soldiers who survived were uninjured.  The first battle against Xixia was a victory, but it was also a miserable victory!  It¡¯s true that one general¡¯s success will cause thousands of bones to wither.  After this battle, the Western Army also lost a lot of personnel. At least 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers died on the battlefield plus injured and disabled soldiers.  No wonder there are many widows in the northwest and the short life span of men is due to the war!  Zhao Zhao sighed with emotion for a long time and said in a deep voice: "General Zhongyong is buried with dignity. I personally went to Qingjian City to express my condolences! Collect the bones of the fallen soldiers, bury them properly, and then register their names and engrave them on the Heroes Memorial Wall under the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. And  , to provide compensation to the families of the fallen soldiers, and then report it to the Privy Council and ask the Third Division to come up with the money. We can¡¯t let the families lose their loved ones, and we can¡¯t let the martyrs¡¯ souls be disturbed!¡± ¡°Yes!¡±  He wrote them down one by one and said hesitantly: "Your Highness, everything else is easy to handle, but for this pension, is Zhao Xu willing to take the money?" "You have to take it even if you don't want to!" Zhao Zhao said angrily: "Wang Zhongzheng's behavior will be widely spread.  And tell it, pass it onHe praised the general's heroic deeds and built a great momentum, using public opinion to force Zhao Xu to pay.  If he doesn't give it, humph, I want him to look good!  "    "yes!  " Li Cheng knew that King Qin was angry at the moment, so he did not dare to say anything. Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment and said: "Ask Zhao Yuankai to garrison Mingsha, and let Master Zhong go back to Qingjian City to attend the funeral. We will make arrangements later.  Wang goes directly to Qingjian City!  "Yes, does your Highness have any other instructions?"  "Li Cheng asked carefully. "Let Su Zhe go north to appease the Hengshan Qiang. This time the Western Army has lost a lot of troops. Although I don't have any intention, I have to recruit troops!  " Li Cheng nodded and said: "Okay, my subordinates will make arrangements immediately!  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 652: Anger Attacks the Heart

    Bianjing Imperial Palace, Chui Gong Hall!  Zhao Xu¡¯s chest rose and fell violently, his expression became solemn, his breathing became heavier and heavier, and the hand holding the memorial could not help but begin to tremble.  Clearly, there are tough mood swings!  After a while, Zhao Xu roared, stood up suddenly, and threw the memorial in his hand.  Then he waved his hand again, and all the ink and notes on the imperial case flew out.  The ink pen used to review the memorial hit the face of a new chamberlain, Xiao Hai, leaving a blood-red mark.  The servants in the palace were all as silent as a cicada, and did not dare to express their anger.  Everyone knows that at this moment, the official family must be in a state of rage.  In recent years, the official's temper has become worse and worse, and he often gets angry.  If you accidentally touch your brow, it will not end well.  Today's situation is more severe than in the past. The officials must have encountered something very indignant, which made Long Yan so angry.  Xiaohai is one of the servants of Chui Gong Hall. He has only been on duty for a short time, but he has already figured out the official's angry temper.  Therefore, even if the ink pen hits my face, I don't dare to wipe it off.  When the official family was furious, he didn't even dare to express his anger.  Standing there with a low eyebrow, he saw the memorandum thrown away by the official falling at his feet.  Xiaohai knew a few words, and saw the words "Lingzhou Jiebao" clearly written on the memorial.  Even though they had won a great victory, why were the officials still so angry?  Xiaohai was confused and very strange!  Zhao Xu still stood there blankly, his body still trembling slightly. Suddenly, there was a fishy smell in his throat, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. The color was brighter than a red ink pen!  After a cloud of blood mist, the servants were all stunned, some of them reacted quickly.  He hurriedly stepped forward and said with concern: "Guan, are you okay? Call the doctor quickly!" "It's okay, shut up!" Zhao Zhao's eyes were stern and he waved his hand gently.  "Official, but you just let the imperial doctor come and take a look. Take care of the dragon's body!" The chamberlain asked with sincerity and concern.  "When was it your turn to make your own decisions for me? I'm fine, why do I need to ask the imperial doctor?" Zhao Xu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and asked coldly.  "But" This chamberlain was very down-to-earth, still sincere, and still didn't understand what the official meant.  "Here comes someone!" Zhao Xu didn't wait to speak again.  He called two close guards of the palace minister and ordered: "This slave is sick and vomits blood in front of the palace. Take him away!" "Uh, this" The chamberlain was confused and wanted to distinguish something.  But his mouth was covered and dragged away!  Xiaohai stood there, motionless. In his peripheral vision, he saw the chamberlain being dragged away.  Xiaohai knew that there would be no return and he would soon disappear from the world.  If not.  How could the servants of Chui Gong Hall be replaced so quickly, and how could I have the chance to stand here?     hey-hey!  Seeking peace in Chui Gong Hall is a technical job, and not everyone can do it!  "What did you see just now?" Zhao Xu's cold voice sounded in his ears.  "Your Majesty, Eunuch Qu is ill and the emperor is bleeding" Xiao Hai followed several chamberlains and answered in unison.  "Well, clean the Chui Gong Hall quickly!" Zhao Xu nodded with satisfaction and gave the order.  Xiaohai¡¯s tense nerves finally relaxed slightly for the time being.  He has realized that if he wants to survive in Chui Gong Hall, he must be on the same page as the official family.  Looking at the busy chamberlain, Zhao Xu still felt very uncomfortable!  Zhao Xu was vomiting blood just now because he was so angry that he should have consulted an imperial physician.  During this time, he obviously felt that his physical condition was much worse.  But asking for medical advice can only be done in private. The chamberlain named Qu is right to care about him, but what will happen if the news of the official Chui Gong Palace vomiting blood spreads?  Zhao Xu did not avoid medical treatment, but the emperor's physical condition had too many implications, so he had to be careful.  The King of Qin in Guanzhong will be very concerned about it, and even his mother and brother Zhao Hao will be very concerned about it!  After all, he is still a little scared!  The memorial on the ground was picked up and placed on the desk again. Zhao Xu's eyes fell on the victory memorial, and his body couldn't help but tremble slightly.  That is the good news sent by King Zhao Zhao of Qin, a great victory in Lingzhou!  Half of the country in Xixia became the territory of the Song Dynasty, and the national boundary expanded to the bank of the Yellow River.  After receiving such news, Zhao Xu didn't know whether to cry or laugh.  It was a good thing for the Song Dynasty to expand its territory, but the person who carried it out was the King of Qin. Who should get such great achievements?  When he saw the following content, Zhao Xu's originally troubled heart suddenly became uneasy. Disappointment, surprise, anger, fearmany complex emotions all surged into his heart in an instant.  That¡¯s about Wang Zhongzheng,A confidant whom I have high hopes for.  Not long after the good news of conquering Shizhou and Xiazhou came, Zhao Xu was still immersed in joy, but a bolt from the blue appeared in front of him.  Wang Zhongzheng was arrogant, underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly. He was defeated and killed in Ezhi Valley.  Suddenly he fell from the clouds and landed heavily on the ground. The huge psychological gap made Zhao Xu confused for a moment.  Wang Zhongzheng died in the hands of the Xixia people.  Zhao Xu was a little disappointed. He originally wanted to install forces in the northwest, but now his plan went bankrupt.  "However, Wang Zhongzheng died on the battlefield with credit, and he had some dignity on his face.  His death, if promoted, could still be exploited.  But when he saw the following text, Zhao Xu lost his composure at all.  Wang Zhongzheng underestimated the enemy, which led to the defeat of the East Route Army. Zhong Yong died on the battlefield and Zhong E was injured. The East Route Army died in total 40,000 people.  Such heavy charges all fell on Wang Zhongzheng, and Liu Rengui's escape before the battle was also reported.  How could this happen?  Zhao Xu couldn't accept it. He thought this was a frame-up by Qin King Zhao Zhao.  He knew very well that if this was true, the consequences would be disastrous. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? led to the failure of the war, and almost caused a catastrophe. What will the ministers and the people think?  Even if he, the emperor, is also responsible, he has no share in the merits of this battle at all!  ¡°It won¡¯t be like this, Zhao Xu doesn¡¯t want to believe it at all.  But the King of Qin¡¯s memorial made it clear and the evidence was conclusive, and the matter was also reported to the Privy Council.  ¡°In this case, the emperor himself will be embarrassed.  This kind of thing is not easy to fake. Any minister who knows a little bit about military affairs can roughly see it, and there is no hope of covering it up.  The facts were all there, so Zhao Xu couldn't help but not believe it, but deep down in his heart he was unwilling to admit it, so he decided that this was a frame-up by King Qin.  Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s idiotic behavior is obvious to all, and Zhao Zhao is indeed taking matters into consideration.  But regarding the huge casualties of the Eastern Route Army, this was related to his plan to lure the enemy, but now it is all blamed on Wang Zhongzheng.  In this way, Zhao Xu's prestige can be undermined, why not?  It can be regarded as an explanation for Zhong Yong and the dead and wounded Western Army soldiers.  Since outsiders don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on, it¡¯s best to let Zhao Xu take the blame.  As an emperor, he doesn¡¯t know people well; Wang Zhongzheng¡¯s every move represents him as the emperor. Now that such a big thing has happened, where should he put his face as the emperor?  How should this responsibility be calculated? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off  It's better to steal the chicken than lose the rice!  This one thing is enough to make Zhao Xu angry!  But what he is more worried about is the comparison of strength. By winning the northwest land, Zhao Zhao's territory has expanded, and his strength has naturally become stronger.  Now everyone regards him as the hero who regained Xixia, and his reputation and prestige have been greatly improved, but he has been trampled under his feet.  It is already difficult to control Zhao Zhao. He is becoming more and more of a threat to himself. How can Zhao Xu not be worried?  Why is Zhao Zhao¡¯s luck always so good?  Why do I often do such thankless things that cost my wife and soldiers?  Zhao Xu felt increasingly depressed.  Zhao Zhao deliberately disgusted himself, but he even issued an edict to pursue Zhongyong and provide compensation to the families of fallen soldiers.  Humph, are you kidding me?  Zhao Xu smiled coldly, "You have to raise your own soldiers!"  As for Zhong Yong's posthumous title, he was even more unhappy. It was a slap in his face.  No matter how arrogant Wang Zhongzheng is, his loyalty is true, and Zhao Xu is still willing to do his best for him.  The matter was far beyond imagination and beyond Zhao Xu¡¯s ability to bear.  Later, he discovered more bad situations. He once ordered Wen Jiyuan to delay the delivery of grain and grass to Liu Changzuo's troops.  But in fact, Wen Jiyuan did not obey the order, but doubled his service to Zhao Zhao.     betray!  Zhao Xu already knew that Wen Jiyuan must have turned to Zhao Zhao's side.  Hateful, Wen Yanbo, this is your well-raised son Disappointment, worry, betrayal, anger, and many other factors are mixed together, and the impact is self-evident. This is why Zhao Zhao is so angry.  The blows came one after another. Here they were cursing Wen Jiyuan, and over there Wen Yanbo's memorial had arrived, requesting to resign from the post of Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road and spend his remaining years in peace.     What does it mean?  Is it possible that the Wen family wanted to move their family westward?  Later, Zhao Xu realized that this was Wen Yanbo's concession on his son's behavior.  Giving up power will not harm the imperial power, and only then can the Wen family be kept safe!  Wen Yanbo, you are really smart!  Although Zhao XuTalents like Wen Yanbo are not allowed to leave, but once they have something to do with King Qin, such people cannot be kept.  Especially the high-ranking Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road must be replaced.  But who will replace it?  Zhao Xu thought about it and sent Prime Minister Wu Chong to Daming Mansion to take charge of military affairs on the Hebei Road and consolidate border defense.  As a result, there will inevitably be a gap among the prime ministers of Zhengshitang.  It is very important who will be the prime minister who will lead the overall situation.  Zhao Xu is interested in Wang Anshi, but is Wang Anshi really suitable?  No matter anything else, loyalty is the most important.  Therefore, before making a decision, Zhao Xu wanted to verify Wang Anshi's loyalty!  "King Xuan comes to meet you at the Anshi Chui Gong Hall!"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 653: The Fatal Blow

    Wang Anshi entered the palace soon, which was convenient for him.  In the past, officials often summoned people like this, so Wang Xianggong did not feel it was sudden.  The Chui Gong Hall had been cleaned up, and the official Zhao Xu, who was vomiting blood in anger, politely gave Wang Anshi a seat as if nothing had happened.  Xiaohai kept his head down, but still kept his eyes and ears open. He placed the stool behind Wang Xianggong, and then carefully stepped away.  The mood of the official family changes too quickly. The gentler they are, the more they appear to be hiding their knives in their smiles.  His intuition told him that Mr. Wang might be in bad luck today!  After the emperor and his ministers sat down, Zhao Xu first asked some questions about reforms and taxes.  Not to mention, Wang Anshi has only been back for half a year, and he has worked hard and achieved very good results.  In addition, the Song Dynasty has rarely had good weather this year, so fiscal revenue has increased, which immediately relieved the urgent need of the three divisions to be cash-strapped.  ?Then the conversation changed and they started talking about the Northwest War again.  Zhao Xu said with a smile: "The King of Qin's memorial was a great victory in Lingzhou." "I heard about it when I came here!" The memorial first went through the Zhongshu Province in the Political Affairs Hall, and at the same time there was an official document to the Privy Council, and Zhao Zhao deliberately spread it  The news has now spread, and almost everyone knows it.  Zhao Xu said calmly: "Then Jiefu, what do you think?" "This is a happy event, an unprecedented joy. Your Majesty is wise and mighty, the King of Qin is brave and good at fighting, and the soldiers use their lives to achieve a great victory in Lingzhou!" Wang Anshi was really happy!  Since Lingxia Road was lost during Zhenzong's reign, the Song Dynasty has always wanted to regain it, but when has it succeeded?  It was not until this time that King Qin took action and Lingzhou returned to the rule of the Song Dynasty.  All the land east of the Yellow River fell under the control of the Song Dynasty.  Destroy Xixia.  Cut off the right arm of the Liao Kingdom.  The ambition to restore the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties has taken a big step forward, and the possibility of realization has greatly increased. Wang Anshi is naturally happy.  If we talk about merit, the emperor, the generals, and the soldiers who participated in the battle all have merit.  However, in Zhao Xu's ears, it sounded like flattery, and he first emphasized that he was wise and powerful.  very good!  "The King of Qin wrote a letter asking for merit for the generals. The soldiers who died in the battle were awarded the title and the Privy Council presided over the pension. What did Jiefu think?" Zhao Xu remained calm, just like asking for government advice on ordinary days.  Wang Anshi also thinks so. The upright Xianggong Wang did not smell the murderous intention and did not realize that this issue was related to the future and life and death.  "Rewards should be based on merit. The soldiers fought hard for several months and made great contributions to the Song Dynasty. They deserve rewards. As for pensions, although finances are tight at the moment. But if you think of a way, the money can still be squeezed out." Wang Anshi gave  came up with this answer.  Zhao Xu¡¯s expression was extremely solemn. From the moment Wang Anshi opened his mouth to the moment he shut it up, his expectant eyes gradually turned cold, then a little disappointed, and then filled with anger.  When Wang Anshi finished speaking and looked up at the official family, Zhao Xu's eyes returned to calmness, which made people shudder.  "Yes!" Zhao Xu nodded noncommittally and said, "Will this affect the reform? Nowadays, the Song Dynasty's finances are tight, and it is difficult to take care of many things!" "It is true that money and food are tight, but the conquest of Xixia is a major plan of the country, to provide relief to the soldiers and motivate them.  Morale is necessary." Wang Anshi said: "In the future, Xixia may make a comeback, and it depends on the soldiers to resist the outside. Even if Xixia does not move, we, the Song Dynasty, should take advantage of this opportunity and go straight to Xingqing Mansion."  Wang Anshi was full of expectations when formulating the strategic concept and always hoped to put it into action.  Zhao Xu became calmer and calmer, his expression changed instantly, and then he said: "I got the news that Xixia has lost Lingxia, and in turn intends to plot against Hehuang. There are a total of 120,000 troops, 60,000 for the attack, and 60,000 for the defense of the Song Dynasty.  "What do you think?" Wang Anshi said confusedly: "I didn't hear it mentioned by the Privy Council. It's unlikely that Xixia just launched troops to attack Hehuang!" According to the usual practice, border military intelligence is reported to the Privy Council first. Privy Councilor Han  There was no movement over there, so why did the emperor suddenly say something?  It's not customary or logical.  "Is this really the case?" Zhao Xu asked in response to Wang Anshi's doubts.  "With the great victory in Lingzhou, our army is like a rainbow. The Western Army has always been elite, and with the King of Qin in charge, it should be safe." Wang Anshi said: "The imperial court only needs money and food support, and His Highness the King of Qin will be able to resist the enemy and even counterattack Hexi.  It is not impossible to destroy Xixia. "The long-cherished wish is now promising, and Wang Anshi naturally hopes to achieve it as soon as possible.  "Okay, you go first!" Zhao Xu issued an order to expel guests in one sentence, making an inexplicable call, and the beginning and end of the duel ended just like that.  Wang Anshi was confused and didn't understand at all. What was the point of the official calling him today?  Zhao Xu slumped on the dragon chair helplessly, feeling extremely heavy!  Wang Anshi actually agreed with Qin?¡¯s proposal, he actually agreed!  This is the most unacceptable thing for Zhao Xu.  He also kept saying that as long as there is King Qin in the northwest, everything will be fine and there is no need to worry.  Is this flattery or trust?  Zhao Xu knew that Wang Anshi might have public motives and hoped to complete his plan to destroy Xixia.  But with his stubbornness and integrity, he will definitely support anything that is beneficial to the northwest war.  What is the result of that?  Zhao Zhaohui will become stronger and stronger.  Maybe the Song army can capture Xingqing Mansion, but the day Xixia is destroyed will be the day when the emperor himself falls.  Zhao Xu¡¯s current core condition for selecting talents is that they are beneficial to his throne. Obviously, Wang Anshi is not very suitable.  The prime minister is such an important official position. If you can't devote yourself to it wholeheartedly, how can you rest assured?  It's in vain that I value you so much, but you don't think about me at all, and actually want to support King Qin.  Is it possible that Wang Jiazhen and Zhao Zhaoan are in a relationship?  Thinking of the rumors in the past, Zhao Xu suddenly felt suspicious again.  Wang Anshi is also increasingly suspicious. From today on, there will no longer be the trust and harmony between the monarch and his ministers.  Zhao Xu felt that maybe it was a mistake to let Wang Anshi become prime minister again!  Thinking of recent events, Zhao Xu almost went crazy.  Wen Yanbo resigned with an ambiguous attitude, Wu Chong went to Daming Mansion, and Wang Anshi was so unclear about right and wrong that he found himself in a situation where no one could help him.  Lu Huiqing!  Zhao Xu quickly thought of Lu Huiqing. For this plan, perhaps he was the only one who stood on the same front as him!  While Zhao Xu was thinking this, a memorial appeared in front of him - Censor Qian Ying impeached Lu Huiqing for illegal acts!  It is generally said that Lu Huiqing committed corruption and perverted the law, and behaved improperly when he was in office in Chenzhou, etc.  If it were in the past, Zhao Xu, who did not rub sand in his eyes, would not tolerate it and would definitely be severely punished.  But at this moment, in Zhao Xu's view, a loyal heart can withstand countless illegal things.  At this moment, Lu Huiqing was like a treasure. How could Zhao Xu be willing to deal with it? ?????????? It is also their responsibility for the censors to report things based on the rumors and supervise the power of the officials.  Zhao Xu threw the memorial to the table. The moment he let it go, an idea suddenly flashed in his mind.  Qian Ying, a very ordinary official in Yushitai.  But - he and Wang Yu are of the same age, and they have a close relationship!  The matter suddenly became clear. It was obvious that the impeachment of Lu Huiqing was most likely Wang Yu's handiwork, or Wang Anshi's intention.  We have already sent people to Chenzhou, aren¡¯t you still worried?  Zhao Xu suddenly felt disgusted and demoted Lu Huiqing to Chenzhou. He already felt guilty.  In the past, because he valued Wang Anshi, he was generous to the Wang family, but it didn't matter.  But today Wang Anshi's attitude made him disappointed and angry, and he valued Lu Huiqing even more.  Wang Yu¡¯s impeachment memorial happened to appear at this time, which is really a bad thing!  It seems that it¡¯s time for the prime minister to be replaced!  Zhao Xu threw the memorial away and walked away!  The chamberlain Xiaohai looked at Guan Jia¡¯s back and thought that Guan Jia must have gone to the harem to look for the concubine.  This has become a common practice. As long as an official gets angry in Chui Gong Palace and feels depressed and aggrieved, he will go to the concubines in the harem to vent his anger and relax.  In recent times, the frequency has become higher and higher.  In any case, they can breathe a sigh of relief for now.  As long as the officials are there, Chui Gong Hall is a hell on earth, and the risk of life and death remains high.  After the officials left, they were still busy and had to clean up the Chui Gong Hall.  The tea cups and fruit plates on the imperial desk involve the security of the official family, and they must be dealt with by absolute confidants.  Xiaohai walked over very wisely, tidied up the messy memorials, and then put the pen, ink, paper and inkstones in place.  In the process, my eyes quickly passed by and the key information in the memorial was imprinted in my mind.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was indeed Wang Yu¡¯s idea to impeach Lu Huiqing!  For such an ungrateful person, being demoted to Chenzhou, such a small punishment, is really too easy for him.  Furthermore, magistrate is still a very high official position, and many officials will be reinstated in the future.  In one year, Lu Huiqing did too many unjust things to the Wang family, and she was so suppressed that she could hardly breathe.  Now that he has finally recovered, he will naturally have to deal with him, let alone give him a chance to stand up and persecute the Wang family again.  Wang Yu was convinced that he would not die if he beat the snake, but would be harmed by it instead.  Only by putting him to death can his father's position be truly stable and the Wang family be able to sit back and relax.  Perhaps only by returning to his original form can Lu Huiqing repent. At least it must be miserable. Wang Yu would be happy to see such a satisfying situation.  Therefore, despite my father¡¯s repeated objections and repeated warnings.  Wang Yu still decided to give Lu Huiqing a "fatal blow". He could only use villain methods to deal with villains.  &nbsp;In the past few years, Wang Yu also knew a lot of dirty things about Lu Huiqing.  As a result, he immediately handed over the dirty information to his friend Qian Ying of the same year, and used the imperial censor to supervise all officials, and the power of hearing and reporting went directly to Tianting.  Officials are most afraid of officials being corrupt, bending the law, and behaving improperly. With these materials, Lu Huiqing will definitely be able to drink a pot of wine.  Coupled with the fact that the official family has always favored his father, Lu Huiqing will definitely not be able to take advantage of it this time!  Thinking of this, Wang Yu was in a good mood and looked forward to good news tomorrow.  At this moment, Wang Yu learned that his father had returned.  I rushed to greet him, only to find that my father looked a little lonely (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence Chapter 654: A huge clue

    Chenzhou is located on the north bank of Huai River!  It is not far from the capital Bianjing and is within the scope of the Central Plains, but it is not very wealthy. In Lu Huiqing's eyes, it still feels like a remote place.  There is no other way. After offending the most prosperous Wang Xianggong, you can still be the governor of a state. What else is there to be dissatisfied about?  Just make do with it, it won¡¯t take long!  How could Lu Huiqing be willing to spend the rest of her life in a place like this?  But don't be too hasty in everything. He is waiting for an opportunity, a chance to turn around!  An opportunity to knock down Wang Anshi and regain a high position!  Soon, the opportunity came, earlier than expected!  This morning, Zheng Xia¡¯s letter arrived, bringing important news.  Zheng Xia joined him in the autumn. He was also a student of Wang Anshi. He was a veritable brother in the same discipline. They were already familiar with each other.  The estrangement for several years was caused by Wang Yu.  Lu Huiqing was not surprised why Zheng Xia would surrender to him. They had a common enemy. He must be afraid and wanted to seek protection from an alliance.  Of course, Lu Huiqing is also a suspicious person.  Why did Zheng Xia join his sect?  Instead of seeking shelter from others?  Although it seems reasonable and reasonable to have the same friendship and the same enemy, I still have to be a little cautious.  Zheng Xiahun didn't care. In the past six months, he had helped Lu Huiqing with a lot of things.  Especially in gathering information, he is quick and accurate, and he seems to have become Lu Huiqing's eyes and ears in Bianjing.  Gradually, Lu Huiqing began to loosen her guard, trust and rely on Zheng Xia gradually, and began to jointly design against Wang Anshi.  It¡¯s ridiculous to say it.  Two former students join forces to plot against Teacher Zeng.  The scene was strange.  There is also a sense of irony!  Today, Zheng Xia sent news that he had received news from his friends at Yushitai. Wang Yu had impeached him for many illegal things and asked him to prepare in advance.  Wang Yu?  Impeach?  Lu Huiqing immediately gritted his teeth in hatred, he had already driven me to Chenzhou, do he still want to kill me all?  Does Wang Anshi also mean this?  Lu Huiqing learned from Zheng Xia¡¯s secret letter that the impeachment charges were not light.  After all, he had "complicit" with Wang Yu in the past.  It¡¯s not surprising that some of the clues have been noticed.  As things unfold in such a timely manner, the situation may continue to worsen!  Lu Huiqing was a little anxious!  He had no doubts about Zheng Xia's news.  However, it is better to inquire through other channels. After all, he is a person who has participated in political affairs, and the information channels are wider.  More accurate and detailed information will soon be obtained.  Wang Yu really wants to put himself to death!  Is Lu Huiqing just sitting there waiting to die?  He immediately wanted to save himself and fight back!  It just so happened that he got the news at the same time.  King Zhao Zhao of Qin won a great victory in Lingzhou.  He wrote a letter requesting rewards for the generals and compensation for the fallen soldiers, and Prime Minister Wang Anshi agreed.  Seeing this, Lu Huiqing smiled!  Wang Anshi is powerful, but after all, he is a stubborn and inflexible person. He is destined to die at this point.  Lu Huiqing knows too well.  The official Zhao Xu was so afraid of King Qin.  Even if it is official business, as long as he shows his favoritism towards King Qin, he will not end well.  After this incident, the officials must be dissatisfied with Wang Anshi.  Coupled with his past arrangements to catch people, I am afraid that the officials may have doubts in their hearts at this moment.     no doubt.  Wang Anshi's foundation has been shaken.  So, this is a good opportunity for you to fight back!  Lu Huiqing sneered secretly.  In fact, he has a big killer weapon in his hand. As long as he takes action, it will be extremely powerful.  But before that, he didn't use it easily.  When Wang Anshi's foundation is strong, his lethality is very limited, and he may not be able to hit with one hit.  And now, he is seeking death himself and shaking the foundation.  If you add a knife yourself, the effect will be earth-shattering.  If you think about it carefully, maybe the officials also want such an excuse.     well!  After all, Lu Huiqing didn¡¯t want to use a killer weapon so early in the fight between teachers and students.  However, Wang Yu bullied others too much, so he had no choice but to fight back.  In order not to be tortured to death by you, I have no choice but to drive out your Wang family and kill them all!  Counterattack is one thing, self-protection is also important.  Although Lu Huiqing felt that the officials would not deal with her too much, for the sake of safety and to regain the Sacred Heart, it was time to take action against the things that had been arranged for a long time.  The best strategy is to do what you like!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A few days after being impeached, Lu Huiqing, the magistrate of Chenzhou, wrote a memorial to the official Zhao Xu!  At the same time, many letters were submitted - letters between him and Wang Anshi!  The content of the letters mostly involves political reforms andIn the past few years, the government affairs of the court sometimes involved the official Zhao Xu!  Xining Five years ago, Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing were close teachers and students. They exchanged many letters and talked about almost everything.  Wang Anshi was an upright man, and he didn't pay much attention to avoiding taboos. He lacked the will to let others go, so he left a huge clue in the letter!  Do not know -don't let the emperor know!  Zhao Xu looked at this sentence with a cold face and a cold look in his eyes.  This sentence often appears in the letters between the most respected ministers and students!  The emperor cannot know what is being discussed?  What are they talking about?  What do you have to hide from yourself?  Regardless of the content, deceiving your Majesty is a serious crime.  ?Looking carefully, most of the content is about reform.  Many times, Wang Anshi expressed dissatisfaction with some of Zhao Xu's practices and attitudes, which perhaps did not meet his expectations.  In Zhao Xu's opinion, these are just resentments!  If you are dissatisfied, can you tell me in person?  If you don¡¯t say it to your face, what¡¯s the point of talking about it behind your back?  Zhao Xu thought about how much he had trusted Wang Anshi in the past few years, and it was really disappointing that he still treated him like this.  Coupled with his recent attitude towards the rewards and pensions for the Western Army soldiers, Zhao Xu's remaining trust in Wang Anshi disappeared.  Replaced by disappointment and anger!  Wang Anshi is really hateful!  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: Talking about the emperor behind his back and deceiving him. It¡¯s really a heinous crime!  Suddenly, Zhao Xu was furious!  Chui Gong Hall once again experienced a situation of "shattered peace", Xiao Hai was still as silent as a cicada, and it was hard to get out of the atmosphere!  As for Lu Huiqing's practice of publishing his private letters, not only is it not immoral, but it is an act of exposing evidence of crime, and it also feels a bit like annihilating relatives for justice.  Zhao Xu didn¡¯t care either. If Wang Yu hadn¡¯t forced Lu Huiqing into a hurry, why would he have fought back like this?  Lu Huiqing had done justice to the Wang family and his son by not taking out these letters earlier!  As for Lu Huiqing¡¯s crimes, such trivial things as plundering, blackmailing wealthy people, and purchasing land in Huating County are really insignificant compared to the crime of deceiving the emperor!  What's more, Lu Huiqing also gave herself a big gift.  It was so disappointing. Zhao Xu sighed and made a decision!  There is no doubt that Wang Anshi¡¯s tenure as prime minister has come to an end!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 655: Repaying Gratitude

    Lu Huiqing issued his private letter and with a paper of impeachment, Wang Anshi's position was immediately in danger.  Although the emperor did not punish the emperor immediately, rumors continued, and everyone knew that Wang Xianggong was not what he used to be. His favor was no longer there, and his downfall was only a matter of time!  For a time, thousands of eyes all over the court were staring at Wang Anshi.  Some people regretted it, some were gloating about it, and some people had already raised their feet, ready to take advantage of the chaos and step on it.  At the Wang family residence, Wang Yu murmured: "Impossible, how could this happen?" "Lu Jifu is not easy to mess with. My father has warned you many times, why do you turn a deaf ear?" Wang Anshi was somewhat dissatisfied with his son's private actions.  "Father, I" Wang Yu was speechless. He didn't expect that Lu Huiqing had such a powerful killing move, nor did he expect that his father would be so careless, leaving a huge clue.  It¡¯s just that the matter has come to this, what else can be said?  Do you blame your father?  Wang Yu shook his head gently.  He blamed himself more. After all, Lu Huiqing didn't take out these things at the beginning. If he hadn't killed them all and pushed him to panic, maybe it wouldn't have been like this For a moment, Wang Yu's heart was full of guilt and his mood became even more depressed.  Got it!  "Forget it!" Wang Anshi always loved his son and couldn't bear to be too harsh. He said in a deep voice: "The court is no longer what it used to be. In fact, there is nothing to miss. The official did not directly issue a decree to convict, which is already a way to save face. As a father,  How can you cling to power? " "Father, are you going to give up like this?" Wang Yu looked at Wang Anshi in surprise and asked sadly.  It had only been half a year since my father had recovered from his illness, and he had passed away again Thinking about the hard days of the previous year.  Wang Yu shook his head repeatedly. This situation was really difficult for him to accept.  Wang Anshi pondered for a moment.  He said sadly: "Yes, things are different now. Let's go back to Jiangning with my father!" He was really discouraged. Even if Lu Huiqing's impeachment had not happened, Wang Anshi's state of mind was no longer the same.  That day, the memorial in Chui Gong Hall and the issues related to King Qin did not come back as expected by the officials, so the outcome was already doomed.  Zhao Xu was disappointed with him.  But why wasn't he also disappointed with Zhao Xu?  The meaning behind the words is obvious. What the officials care about is how to guard against King Qin. He no longer cares about reform or the grand ambitions of the past.  Even in order to deal with the King of Qin, he easily sacrificed his old dreams and sacrificed the interests of the Song Dynasty.  He has lost his royal bearing and his benevolent heart.  Wang Anshi knows.  The conflict between the officials and the King of Qin had to be resolved, but he did not want to participate and did not know how to resolve it.  He just knew that his vision for the future of the Song Dynasty might be difficult to realize. The officials no longer cared about it, and he had lost his most powerful support.  It¡¯s not just power and government support.  It¡¯s also spiritual support.  Once upon a time, Wang Anshi still remembered the feeling of regretting meeting Zhao Xu late when he met him for the first time.  The precious kindness of knowing and encountering, and the unremitting trust and support.  This is what keeps him going.  In the past few years, no matter how much pressure I have faced.  Wang Anshi always gritted his teeth and insisted on this, just to repay the official's kindness and to realize their common dream of a prosperous and powerful Song Dynasty.  Now, the trust and support are no longer there, and the dreams have gone their separate ways and become fragmented.  Wang Anshi was disheartened, how could he still have the energy to persevere?  Even if you repay a favor, what's the point if the other party doesn't appreciate it and doesn't even give you a chance?  He is really thinking about quitting!  Wang Yu didn¡¯t think so. He was full of guilt, thinking that it was his carelessness that led to today¡¯s situation.  My father said this just to comfort himself and out of necessity.  The more I thought about it, the more uncomfortable I felt, and my heart was filled with deep hatred for Lu Huiqing.  At the same time, there are still some obsessions that cannot be let go, such as power.  He has a strong desire for power. It is the glory of their royal family that his father is the prime minister, and it is also the motivation and support for Wang Yu to move forward.  Now that my father is about to fall again, this time he will be dismissed, and there will never be a third rise.  So, his fate was worse than that of a phoenix. How could Wang Yu, who had no moment of indifference, accept it?  All the beauty collapsed in an instant, and it was all caused by myself!  Wang Yu was about to cry but had no tears. In an instant, he sneered again and again, a mouthful of blood spurted out, fell to the ground, and fell unconscious.  The rage and anger are the same as Zhao Xu's situation that day.  It's just that Wang Yu's body is weaker, and compared to the emperor's body, which is carefully maintained by the imperial physician, and does not have many tiger and wolf medicines to maintain it.  Therefore, he vomited blood in anger, which made his already weak body even more unbearable.  The house leaked and it rained all night. At this critical moment, Wang Yu suffered from back gangrene and a large purulent sore appeared on his back. The situation was very critical.  If it is normal, if you treat it slowly and adjust it, you will have a chance to recover.  However, Wang Yu was already ill.?, and my physical fitness is not good.  Since becoming ill, I have become depressed, filled with hatred and self-blame. How can I recover from such a situation?  Gradually there were signs that his life was in danger.  Wang Yu's condition became more and more serious. Mrs. Wang sat by the bed and cried silently all day long.  And Wang Anshi is also worried. He is old and has only such a son. What should he do if something goes wrong?  How can he bear the pain of losing a son in old age?  Just when Mr. Wang was desperate, a man came to the door!  "Princess Qin?" Mrs. Wang looked at the woman who came to the door in surprise. She was confused at first, and then she remembered that she had met the eldest princess of Chu State not long ago when she attended the banquet.  At first, we only saw her from a distance, but now I can see her clearly. Isn't it Chai Minyan, the Princess of Qin?  Wang Anshi was also very surprised. After giving the gift, he asked in surprise: "The princess's visit has made the humble house shine, but" Since the incident of Li Fugui's conspiracy, the King of Qin had not had much contact with the Wang family. Today, Princess Qin suddenly came to the door.  This is weird.  Furthermore, there are differences between men and women. Even if something happens, the King of Qin or other male officials should come. Why should the princess come in person?  Could it be that King Qin wanted to win over him because of what happened in recent days?  Is this still necessary?  The position of prime minister is already in jeopardy, and he still doesn't know whether his wealth and life can be saved?  Chai Minyan smiled and said: "My lord, please don't misunderstand me. I heard that Mr. Yuanze is ill, and I have nothing else to do. I know a little bit about the art of orpiment, so I might be able to help!" Before Wang Anshi could react, Mrs. Wang had already said excitedly.  : "I heard that the princess is a disciple of the miracle doctor Zhu Yu. She has superb medical skills. I think she can save my husband's life." Come to treat the disease!  Wang Anshi hesitated slightly, and was pleasantly surprised after a moment.  Yes, Chai Minyan is a miracle doctor, and ordinary doctors are helpless.  But she might be able to make a comeback.  If she didn't have some confidence, how could Princess Qin take the initiative to come to the door?  However, Wang Anshi was a little confused. Princess Qin could be said to be a noble person in the world. In the whole world, there were probably only a few royal elders in the palace who were lucky enough to have her diagnose and treat her.  How could you condescend your dignity and come to your house today?  Chai Minyan saw Wang Anshi's doubts.  He said softly: "My lord, I took great care of King Qin when I was in Jiangning in the past. King Qin has always kept his kindness in mind, but he has never been able to find a suitable opportunity to repay. Today, I heard that your son is ill. This is abrupt.  I hope you will forgive me for visiting. "Thank you?  Wang Anshi suddenly felt very uncomfortable. Zhao Zhao was grateful to him?  What a surprise.  ¡°I did help Zhao Zhao in Jiangning in the past, and the relationship between the two families has always been good. In fact, it can be said that they help each other.  It was just because Zhao Zhao objected to the Qingmiao Law.  The two families parted ways and never met again.  And the Wang family suppressed Zhao Zhao several times.  Wang Anshi originally thought that Zhao Zhao would definitely hate him, but he never thought that there was such a thing as repaying a favor!  Is what Princess Qin said true or false?  Is it an excuse or has another agenda?  Or what?  Even though Wang Anshi had been up and down in the court for decades, he was still confused at this time.  "My lord, maybe I am being rude, and coming here today may bring some unnecessary trouble to you." Chai Minyan said in a deep voice: "But everyone in the Qin Palace has absolutely no ill intentions towards your lord and Young Master Yuanze!  "I don't know if the princess came today because of King Qin's intention, or" Wang Anshi asked in a low voice.  "Husband and wife are one, and naturally they have the same mind!" Chai Minyan said: "The King of Qin has long wanted to visit, but he has never had the right opportunity. Now that the King of Qin is on an expedition in the northwest, he cannot spare any time. I learned that Young Master Yuanze is ill, so I will do my best.  , I also came to greet you on behalf of the King of Qin!" Wang Anshi couldn't help but shook his head slightly, wasn't this question in vain?  If King Qin hadn't nodded, how could the princess come?  Perhaps His Highness the King of Qin really has good intentions. Why does the King of Qin need to plot against a person in danger?  Why am I acting a bit mean today?  Chai Minyan said this, but she was also a little confused in her heart. God knows how her husband expected that Wang Yu would be seriously ill and could not afford it.  Before leaving, he had specifically told him to find a way to save Wang Yu's life.     well!  Thinking of Wang Yu's song "Eye Mei" by the Jinming Pond, Chai Minyan was inevitably a little embarrassed, but for her husband's great cause, she had to make some sacrifices!  "Sir, Mr. Yuanze's condition is critical. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to delay for too long!" Chai Minyan reminded in a low voice as she looked at Mrs. Wang's eager anticipation.     yes!  What could be more important than his son's life?  Wang Anshi immediately bowed and said: "Then I would like to help you, Princess Lao. If I can save the dog's life, I will be grateful!" "My lord,I'm tired, please lead the way!  " Mrs. Wang immediately led the way excitedly. When she reached the door, she hesitated and said: "There are differences between men and women. Will this be rude to the princess?  "My husband once had an interest in Chai Minyan, and Mrs. Wang knew it. But it doesn't matter anymore. She is now the extremely noble Princess of Qin, and there is no chance of it anymore. But the more this happens, the more careful you must be, otherwise it will damage the princess or your husband."  His reputation is not very good. Chai Minyan waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, a doctor has the heart of a parent. Today I am here as a doctor.  What's more, during the diagnosis and treatment, the old man, the young lady, the palace's entourage and the maids are all there, so that we can avoid suspicion, how about that?  " "Then Princess Lao, thank you very much!  "Mrs. Wang is grateful. Now as long as she can save her husband's life, she can do anything. Chai Minyan then followed everyone into the house. Wang Yu had already fallen into a coma and his breath was weak. Chai Minyan couldn't help but frown. After checking his pulse, he said in a deep voice  Said: "Master Yuanze is already weak, and now he has stagnation of heart energy, stagnant energy and blood, and an attack of back gangrene. The situation is really not optimistic!  " "I would like to ask the princess to be so kind and kind as to save my husband's life!"  "Looking at the sleeping Wang Yu, Mrs. Wang could no longer restrain the worry and sadness in her heart. If Chai Minyan was at her wits' end again, she would really be in despair. "Young lady, please wake up. Although Mr. Yuanze is seriously ill, he is not helpless.  Heal, please be patient!  Chai Minyan took a few silver needles and pricked several acupuncture points on Wang's head, neck and chest, and said: "In a quarter of an hour, Young Master Yuanze will wake up and then vomit blood, but don't worry, there is blood accumulated in his chest."  Once the qi, blood and stagnation are eliminated, your life will be fine!  " "Is it true?  Thank you, Princess!  "Mrs. Wang was very excited, her eyes full of expectation. "Well!  "Chai Minyan said: "I will prescribe a prescription for a while, treat and regulate gradually, and you will be able to recover gradually.  As for the back ulcer, I have already prepared the medicine for external application, and asked the young lady to apply it on the young master herself. She will take good care of it and it will gradually recover within a month.  " "Thank you, Princess!  "Hearing that his son was saved, Wang Anshi burst into tears, and the big stone hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground. "It's just" Upon hearing these two words, Wang Anshi and Mrs. Wang suddenly looked solemn and worried! Chai Minyan said in a deep voice  : "The reason why Mr. Yuanze is seriously ill is because of stagnation of heart qi. Medicine and stone can cure external injuries and pain, but heart diseases also require heart medicine and medicine. I also ask the old man and the young lady to find ways to relieve them so that they can be truly cured!"  "    "yes!  "Wang Anshi naturally knew where his son's heart ailment was, so it was not surprising at all! Chai Minyan immediately got up and went to the front hall to prescribe medicine. A quarter of an hour later, Wang Anshi woke up leisurely, vomiting black blood at the mouth, but his energy and energy were much better. It was verified.  , Mrs. Wang was convinced of Chai Minyan¡¯s words, her husband was saved! She was so excited that tears burst into her eyes! Wang Anshi also sighed: ¡°Wang Anshi can¡¯t repay the princess for saving her life!  " "What did you say, sir? I came here today just to repay my kindness, sir, don't worry about it!  Chai Minyan said: "It's just that the officials came to the door suddenly today. The officials must know about it. It may bring some trouble to the boss. Please forgive me!"  "    "where!  Wang Anshi shook his head and said: "Yuanze is ill. I don't care about the power of the temple anymore, so why bother?"  " "In this case, please take good care of yourself and take your leave!  "Chai Min said that this trip was only to save people. After achieving the goal, he did not stay too long and left immediately. Watching Princess Qin's honor guard leave, Wang Anshi had complicated eyes. Maybe he was really wrong. He felt that it was time to re-examine Zhao Zhao and re-examine him.  Look at the reform for yourself What you have persisted for a long time has all collapsed in one day!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 656: Candidate for Prime Minister

    Princess Qin actually came to see Wang Yu personally!  The news spread and the public response was strong!  Some people have mentioned the issues of etiquette and the protection between men and women, but they are not mainstream.  After all, the identities of the two are very different. Although there are differences between men and women, one is a seriously ill and dying person, and the other is a miracle doctor who is famous all over Bianjing.  There are indeed many people who appreciate Princess Qin's mother-like nature as a doctor. Saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda, which is still accepted by most people.  What everyone is more concerned about is the meaning behind this matter!  "The King of Qin and Wang Anshi should be enemies. At this time, it is already good not to add insult to injury. How can we repay evil with kindness?"  "The King of Qin and his wife are generous and broad-minded. They don't care about past grudges and repay evil with kindness!"  Many people were impressed by King Qin's magnanimity, and many people praised him.  Some people say that this matter may not be simple.  Wang Xianggong is a member of the official family, and it is unusual for the King of Qin to have close contact with him!  This is what the official Zhao Xu thought. Originally, he only suspected that Wang Anshi and Zhao Zhaoan were having an affair, but he didn't expect that they were now openly communicating with each other.  Wang Anshi, I have given you so much favor and trust in vain. Is this how you repay your kindness?  Coupled with Lu Huiqing's impeachment, Zhao Xu became even more furious. The crime of deceiving the emperor must be dealt with severely.  "Do the officials really intend to investigate Wang Anshi for the crime of deceiving the emperor?" Empress Dowager Gao Taotao questioned this.  In recent times, her son has intentionally distanced himself from her.  Gao Taotao knew in his heart that his son was guarding against himself and his second son, Zhao Hao.  In order not to damage the bond between mother, son and brother, Gao Taotao deliberately avoided it.  Let the son handle it himself.  But over time, the situation became worse and worse.  So much so that the Empress Dowager finally couldn't sit still and came to Chui Gong Hall in person.  "Wang Anshi is a villain. He had close contacts with Zhao Zhao and deceived the emperor. The evidence is conclusive. Can't he be punished?" Zhao Xu heard the doubts and objections in his mother's words. He was so angry that he was not willing to give in.  Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "The officials want to question Wang Anshi. Is it because he deceived the emperor and ignored the emperor? Or is he closely related to the king of Qin?" Zhao Xu snorted coldly, which was the best answer.  There is no doubt that it is the latter!  "Lu Huiqing submitted several letters. I have also observed that the statement 'no one knows the emperor' does indeed mean to deceive the emperor and ignore the superior. However, most of the letters involve opinions on reform and government affairs, and there is nothing heinous about it.  Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "Actually, this matter is big or small. To put it bluntly, it's just a matter of political disagreement. Wang Anshi's attitude and way of expression are just inconsistent with the rules!" "But" Zhao Xu is not convinced.  Over the years, the most intolerable thing he could tolerate was betrayal. In his eyes, Wang Anshi was already an ungrateful traitor.  "The crime of deceiving the emperor is not enough. If the crime is forced to be investigated, what will the officials think?" Gao Tao said: "Chai Minyan has just entered the Wang family, and Wang Anshi has been convicted of a serious crime. It is easy for outsiders to contact the King of Qin. Now he has just arrived  The victory in the northwest was just the moment when everyone in the world was paying attention. But he acted rashly and gave up the truth! " "Really?" Zhao Xu didn't seem to be willing to admit this fact.  "I'm wondering why Chai Minyan came to the Wang family. Don't the officials think it's quite strange at this time?" Hearing his mother's question, Zhao Xu said disdainfully: "Wang Anshi must have been in touch with Zhao Zhaoan for a long time, and now it's even more strange  "It's blatant!" "Don't you know who Wang Anshi is? There was a rift between him and Zhao Zhao. How likely is it that they have a close relationship?"  Most likely. If it's about wooing, Wang Anshi is already in danger. Is there any value in wooing him? " "Why?" "The drunkard's intention is not to drink!" Gao Tao said: "If I  You guessed it right, Zhao Zhao deliberately angered you through this move, and then made the officials want to kill you. In any case, Wang Anshi was your most trusted minister in the past, and he had hard work without credit. Accusing him would make people angry.  I think you are cold and disloyal. You also know that many ministers are not stable now. Who will benefit from this?  , went to the clinic for treatment in person. Corporal Li Xian, you are so kind! Such evil intentions!" Zhao Xu also suddenly woke up and broke out in a cold sweat. If this is the case, then Zhao Zhao really has sinister intentions.  And he almost fell into his trap.  Zhao Zhaozhi¡¯s heart is indeed complicated, but it is different from Gao Taotao¡¯s thoughts.  He really wanted to save Wang Yu's life. After all, they were friends and helped each other in the past.  Seeing him die young and remain indifferent was a bit impossible.  What's more, Wang Yu himself is a rare talent, and it can be cultivated.How could such a great person be allowed to die like this?  Of course, when the news of Princess Qin's visit spreads, Zhao Xu will definitely be angry. This move will not be good for Wang Anshi.  Zhao Zhao also knew that he did not want to harm Wang Anshi, but to protect him.  Speaking carefully, it was not Zhao Xu who fell into his trap, but Gao Taotao.  At the same time, you can lose the reputation of being broad-minded and repaying evil with kindness, so why not?  Now, things are developing according to King Qin¡¯s expectations!  "What should we do? Let Wang Anshi go like this?" Zhao Xu hesitated for a long time, but still seemed unwilling to do so.  "I still say the same thing, don't lose the big because of the small, because Wang Anshi loses the hearts of the people!" Gao Taotao said with a serious heart. She was helpless and worried about her son's coldness and small-mindedness.  Just when Zhao Xu was in trouble, Wang Anshi's memorial came up.  He resigned because of his old age, weakness, lack of energy, and the fact that his son was ill in bed, and asked the officials to punish him for the crime of deceiving the emperor.  The crime of deceiving the emperor?  How should this crime be punished?  Thinking of his mother¡¯s words, Zhao Xu shuddered. How could he fall into Zhao Zhao¡¯s trap again?  He immediately took advantage of the situation and exonerated Wang Anshi from his guilt in a very humane manner. He allowed you to resign and return to his hometown. Wang Yu was also relieved of his official position and recuperated at home.  Zhao Xu also behaved very kindly and gave Wang Anshi gold and allowed him to return to his hometown to take care of himself.  The edict marked the end of Wang Anshi¡¯s era!  Tell Wang Anshi to get lost.  Once upon a time, this was the wish of the old party officials, but when it really happened.  But it doesn't feel right anymore.  The feeling of sadness over the death of a rabbit and a fox arises spontaneously. How prosperous has Wang Anshi been in the past few years?  It has not ended like this now.  The officials seemed to be giving him preferential treatment and politely sent him back to his hometown to be raised there, but could it be that he was banished after despising him?  Once upon a time, they placed all the blame for Xining¡¯s reform on Wang An¡¯s stone.  But when Mr. Wang really left sadly, they also noticed the official family behind them.  Although I dare not blame the king.  But I have begun to have opinions in my heart!  After Gao Taotao learned about the situation, he couldn't help but sigh.  After all, the son is still not generous enough and narrow-minded.  It is inevitable to deceive yourself and others when doing things.  How much better is it to be given money to return home than to be found guilty and jailed?  Her original idea was to remove Wang Anshi as prime minister or let him go back to be the prefect of Jiangning.  Is it possible that Wang Anshi can rise again and become prime minister for the third time?  A prefect of Jiangning can embody the magnanimity of the official family and the kindness of the heavenly family.  The emperor's grace is vast.  But my son just couldn't understand.  What can be done against him?  Gao Taotao has a feeling that if the eldest son continues like this, he will have a great inheritance in his hands.  I wanted to help him wholeheartedly, but he was suspicious of his mother and never trusted her.  Even major events such as vomiting blood in the Chui Gong Palace were not known to him. He even asked the imperial doctor to treat him secretly. He should hide it from the ministers and the King of Qin.  But is it necessary to hide it from the biological mother?  Since your health is not good, you should take good care of yourself.  But he was so indiscreet.  He abused the medicine of tiger and wolf and often lingered among the concubines' curtains.  If this continues, the body will be hollowed out sooner or later.  In the past, Gao Taotao had always accommodated his eldest son's jealousy and kept silent for the sake of the harmony of the family.  But now it seems that my decision was wrong.  If this continues, it will eventually harm him.  The palms and backs of his hands are all flesh. Even if he is not very close to him, he is his son's son after all.  How can there be any reason in the world for a mother not to love her son?     well!  When Gao Taotao came to Chui Gong Hall again, Zhao Xu was worried again.  But it's not because Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister and officials were talking about it.  But it is also related to this and is a very practical issue.  Wen Yanbo resigned, Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister, Wu Chong went to Daming Mansion, Fu Bi was in his twilight years, and Zeng Gongliang had retired and returned to his hometown.  The political affairs hall of the Song Dynasty suddenly lost many prime ministers and its most powerful assistants. Zhao Xu suddenly panicked.  The position of prime minister cannot be left vacant, but who will fill it?  Zhao Xu was in trouble for a while. He couldn't find a few substitutes with his fingers, let alone the most suitable candidate.  "Why are the officials worried?" "I wonder if your Majesty has any suggestions for the choice of prime minister?" Zhao Xu didn't care much and looked to see if his mother, who had always been well-informed, could help.  "If the official family has prepared candidates, I can help you with some advice!" Gao Taotao was not in a hurry to recommend candidates, but wanted to hear his son's thoughts.  Zhao Xu said in a deep voice: "Currently there are only a few candidates. One is Han Jiang, the privy envoy from the West Mansion to the East Mansion; one is Sima Guang, who has served as a Hanlin bachelor, participated in political affairs, and is a veteran of three dynasties; and the other is Sima Guang.  It's Wang Gui who stays in Xijing, and his qualifications are barely enough; and then there's Lu Huiqing!" Gao Taotao asked softly: "What do the officials think of them?Which one is more appropriate?  " "Han Jiang is cautious and talented, but most of his talents are related to the military, so he may be reluctant to handle government affairs.  Zhao Xu held his head with one hand and whispered: "Sima Guang is very suitable for the time. In terms of qualifications and experience, there is no problem. It's just that he has always opposed reforms. What will he do if he gets the position?"  I'm afraid it will cause turmoil in the whole court.  What's more, this person is also quite stubborn. He is known as Sima Niu. He is the same as Wang Anshi and is difficult to control!  Wang Gui¡¯s qualifications are acceptable, but his ability is hard to say. Whether he was the prefect of Kaifeng in the past or is now staying in Xijing, his performance is ordinary and he may not be able to convince the public.  Furthermore, I have the intention to let him guard Luoyang and guard against those in Guanzhong, so I should not act rashly.  Then there is Lu Huiqing. He has the least qualifications, so some people will definitely be dissatisfied with him as prime minister, but his loyalty will be the most valuable in the future, and he can use it now.  " "Yes, Han Jiang is not familiar with government affairs, Wang Gui's abilities are limited, and Sima Guang is qualified in all aspects, but the officials are unwilling to use him!  "Gao Taotao absolutely took a fancy to Sima Guang and had a special liking for him. In the original history of time and space, when Zhezong of the Song Dynasty came to the throne, Gao Taotao assisted the government as the Empress Dowager, and first appointed Sima Guang as prime minister. It's just his son.  There is a clear distinction between the old and the new parties, and they have unique employment principles. Even if they want to recommend it, it is difficult to say anything. Furthermore, in times of peace, Sima Guang was conscientious and a conservative prime minister. But now, due to internal and external troubles, it is necessary.  Someone comes out to turn the tide, but at this point, it seems that Sima Guang can't do it! "As for Lu Huiqing" Gao Taotao shook his head and said, "I also know why the officials like this person.  He is useful, but not to the point of being a prime minister, right?  Let¡¯s not talk about his ability, but his qualifications and character are really unjustifiable.  After all, he is somewhat of a villain. How can he be the head of hundreds of officials and rule the world?  Although the things Wang Yu impeached him for were not serious, they were enough to show that his character was defective. How could he be the prime minister?  Officials can favor and trust him, but the praise must be moderate, otherwise it will only arouse criticism and opposition from officials, but it will be of no benefit.  Delaying government affairs and causing unnecessary trouble!  " Zhao Xu is also aware of these concerns. Lu Huiqing's biggest shortcoming is his character. Even if he doesn't care about it in his heart, he still has to take it into consideration externally. Appointing a prime minister with bad moral character is the emperor's mistake. Zhao Xu can  I don¡¯t want to be criticized for this, which will affect my glorious image as a wise and powerful person. But Zhao Xu sighed: ¡°My dear, if this happens, wouldn¡¯t there be no one left?  The Political Hall cannot be left vacant, right?  In any case, the Song Dynasty needs a leading prime minister!  " "Then what are you going to do?  Can you choose a general among the dwarfs?  Gao Taotao asked softly. "Otherwise, what?"  Zhao Xu smiled bitterly and said, "Unless there is a more suitable candidate, we will have to make do with it."  " "Who are the officials planning to promote?  " Zhao Xu Lianlian smiled bitterly and said: "This is where I'm in a dilemma. Which one I choose doesn't seem to be very appropriate!  " "Since the official family can't choose a suitable candidate, how about asking my mother to recommend someone?  "Gao Taotao looked at his son with solemn eyes. Zhao Xu said in surprise: "Mother has a suitable candidate?  " "Yes, there is!  "Gao Taotao answered firmly! "Who?  "For a moment, Zhao Xu's eyes were full of expectation. Gao Taotao pondered for a moment, looked at his son with burning eyes, and said softly: "Han Qi!  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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 657: Moved by Emotion

    Chai Minyan is indeed a miraculous doctor with superb medical skills. Other doctors were helpless and could only wait for death, but she was able to rejuvenate and save her life.  Wang Yu's life was saved. Mrs. Wang personally applied the medicine and saw with her own eyes that her husband's back gangrene healed little by little, and finally completely healed.  As for the weak body, it needs to be taken good care of, at least his life is not in danger.  Compared to the original time and space where he died young and died of depression, Wang Yu was lucky.  Wang Anshi was greatly relieved that his son's life was saved.  Losing a child in old age is the greatest tragedy in one's life, an unbearable pain.  In the original time and space, the reason why he resigned from the prime minister for the second time was because of Song Shenzong's shaken belief and Lu Huiqing's plot, but the biggest blow was because his son Wang Yu died of illness.  Now, the position of prime minister is still not guaranteed, but his son is still there, which is the best comfort.  It¡¯s not to say that he suddenly became enlightened or suddenly enlightened. It¡¯s just that in the recent period, Wang Anshi¡¯s state of mind has been very different.  He has taken things in the temple very lightly. Perhaps only the family happiness of having children and grandchildren around his knees is the most precious thing.  This is the realization after going through many vicissitudes of life. Isn¡¯t it a different kind of helplessness?  Grand ambitions cannot be realized, so they can only passively escape and shift all their thoughts to family happiness.  Whether it was helplessness or enlightenment, or perhaps both, Wang Anshi himself couldn't figure out.  But he was really tired. What he cared about most at the moment was his son lying on the hospital bed.  The officials have agreed to let him leave without any punishment.  Wang Anshi was neither particularly happy nor depressed at all.  He plans to go back to his hometown in Linchuan.  I have been wandering outside for many years. Now that I am getting older, it is time to go back early to take care of myself and return to my roots.  Wang Anshi wants to take his son with him. Although his son is talented, he is still very young and has a lot of room to display his talents.  But Wang Anshi still wanted to take him away.  The sky here is indeed gorgeous, but life here is also more depressing.  My son is too persistent, arrogant and cannot bear the huge gap. It is not suitable to stay here.  I always thought that the temple was the pursuit of life. Now think about it, my whole life is ordinary.  There may be something special and touching about being so far away!  Wang Anshi has figured it out, but he is worried that his son will not be able to figure it out.  ¡°I have been busy with government affairs these years, so much so that I have neglected my son¡¯s education. Perhaps I doted on him too much.  So much so that he is too proud and too strong.  I don¡¯t know how easy it is to be too strong, and I don¡¯t know how to deal with it calmly.  I don't know if I can persuade him in this situation now. The key is to see if he has figured it out himself.  Only when you look away can you let go!  At this moment, go and tell him some truth yourself.  He may not be able to listen.  But for another person, maybe he can be moved.     most of the time.  It is better to learn with reason than to move with emotion!  ~~~~~~~~~~ In the room, Wang Yu was leaning on the couch weakly, and his wife, Mrs. Wang, was holding a bowl of medicine and feeding her husband one bite at a time.  Mrs. Wang's movements are very delicate, and her thoughtfulness can be seen in every detail.  ??Always blow the decoction to cool it down before carefully feeding it to your husband.  "Princess Qin is indeed a master of medicine and a master of rejuvenation. After taking a few medicines, my husband's complexion is obviously much better. I think he will be cured after a few more days of treatment." Mrs. Wang was very happy to see her husband's condition improve, not to mention how much he had.  I was happy, and my smiling eyes were full of expectation and happiness.  It was the medicine she prescribed, and it was she who saved me!  Wang Yu felt uncomfortable after hearing that it was Chai Minyan who personally came to the clinic for treatment and brought him back from hell.  Once upon a time, he had been in love with Chai Minyan, and on the Chinese Valentine's Day that year at Jinmingchi, he expressed his love for her with the song "Eye of Mesmerizing".  It's a pity that he lost to Zhao Zhao's "Magpie Bridge Immortal", and there was no fate again.  Chai Minyan became Zhao Zhao's wife, and then became King Qin's concubine, which was beyond his reach. Wang Yu had no choice but to hide his admiration silently deep in his heart.  But he didn¡¯t expect that when he was in danger, it was her rejuvenation skills that saved him.  Is this the destined "fate"?  Will each other's lives intersect in this way?  After recovering from the illness, Wang Yu also knew that everything was illusory after a moment of emotion and infatuation.  For her, she just has the heart of a doctor and a parent, and maybe she has some other agenda!  What's more, she is now the noble Princess Qin, and she is just a dying person.  As for her other plans, or what tricks Zhao Zhao used with her help, he didn't care, and he didn't want to pursue them!  After all, someone saved his life. Even if he had some agenda, it was still the price of survival!  Wang Yu fell silent, all his eyes focused on his wife.?.  Marrying your current wife was just a formality.  Wang Yu didn't have much feelings for her, and he had always ignored her after marriage, let alone feelings.  But Mrs. Wang has been ignoring her and following her without any complaints.  When she was sick, she would be anxious, sad, and undressed for her sake, and she would stay by his side to take care of him day and night.  Now that I see that my condition is gradually recovering, there is a smile on my face from the bottom of my heart.  The core of her happiness, anger, sorrow and joy is herself, Wang Yu has clearly felt it.  Suddenly, he was touched, regretful, and remorseful, Wang Yu, Wang Yu, there is a woman who devotes herself so wholeheartedly to you, and you turn a blind eye?  Too much of a jerk?  Why didn¡¯t you notice your wife¡¯s true feelings earlier?  I really shouldn't have ignored her for so many years!  Maybe this kind of mutual support, such plainness, such sincere love is the real happiness.  Wang Yu looked at his wife silently. Gradually, the corners of his eyes became moist, and then tears fell.  Mrs. Wang was very confused when she saw this scene, and said in amazement: "Okay, husband, why are you crying? But do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?" Looking a little anxious and asking his wife with concern, Wang Yu shook his head with tears in his eyes and said  : "It's okay, Rong'er, I've worked hard for you these days" "It's okay, you should take care of your husband!" Seeing that her husband was safe and sound, Mrs. Wang gradually let go of her worries.  "I've wronged you all these years, I'm sorry!" Until she heard this sentence coming out of Wang Yu's mouth, Mrs. Wang's movements suddenly stopped a little, she was surprised, moved, happy After Shou De Yun Kai Sees the Moonlight  Joy and happiness suddenly filled her heart. After several years of persistence, she finally moved her husband and finally gained his sincerity.  At this moment, all the grievances that have been buried in my heart for several years are released, and everything is worth it.  Mrs. Wang lay beside Wang Yu, tears streaming down her face with excitement. There is no doubt that this moment is the happiest moment in the years of marriage.  Seeing his wife's reaction, Wang Yu stretched out his still weak hand and gently stroked his wife's hair.  She whispered: "I was sorry for you in the past, and I will definitely make it up to you in the future!" "It's enough to have a husband!" Mrs. Wang already felt very happy. As long as her husband is willing, everything in the future will be smooth.  Not a dream.  Then he said: "My father has resigned from the government, and the government has also allowed us to return to our hometown in Linchuan. I have never been to my hometown. I heard that there are many beautiful places in Linchuan. When the time comes, my husband will take me with me."  Let¡¯s go sightseeing!¡± Return to Linchuan!  Wang Yu was a little hesitant. To be honest, he was a little reluctant.  At least he is not willing to let go at this time. He is a person with great ambitions. How can he give up easily?  Furthermore, after being plotted against by Lu Huiqing like this, could this be the end of it?  Will you swallow your anger?  He knew very well that if he went back to Linchuan this time, it would mean that the outcome of his life was already doomed.  He can only stay in his hometown for the rest of his life and be a country squire for the rest of his life. He will never be able to achieve anything great.  It was hard to accept that the dream I had held on to for many years was given up.  But when he saw his wife¡¯s persistent eyes, he was a little shaken.  Why haven't I gone back to my hometown in Linchuan? Let me take her there.  Wang Yu knew very well that this was his wife's excuse. She was testing his words, or pleading with himself to leave Bianjing and accompany her father back to Linchuan!  Leave or stay?  Wang Yu is a little confused!  "What did father say?" Wang Yu asked softly.  Mrs. Wang Xiaofu said: "My father is very relaxed, saying that he has not been back to his hometown for a long time and wants to return to his roots. Think about it, my father is old and he also needs someone to take care of him. My father seems to be tired of the court. At his age  , I also want to enjoy the happiness of family. "Filial piety comes first, and we should also be filial. If we have a grandson in the future, my father will definitely be very happy." At this point, Mrs. Wang's voice said.  She was much lowered and said shyly: "We have been married for several years. When my husband takes good care of himself, it is time to have a child" This is a very simple wish of a woman. She has the right to be a mother.  Wang Yu couldn't help feeling a little regretful. In the past few years, his health had not been very good, and he had neglected his wife too much, leaving her disappointed for a long time.  Now that her body is slowly recovering, how can she continue to let her waste her years and wait?  Deprive her of her long overdue happiness?  "Just" Just give up on revenge and dreams like this?  My father has fallen. Although the officials did not punish him, they dismissed him directly to provide for him in old age, which is enough to show his coldness and coldness.  My father has worked hard for so many years, and he has worked hard without any credit, but the official family hasDon¡¯t care about old feelings at all!  At this moment, even Wang Yu, who had a cold personality, felt a little cold!  What¡¯s the point of staying for such a person?  Without the protection of his father, how long can he survive on his own?  In such a situation, how easy is it to get revenge?  How can I have the opportunity to display my talents?  For a moment, Wang Yu Lian Lian shook his head.  For today's plan, if you want to take revenge, if you want to have another chance to display your talents and ambitions, it seems that the only choice is "Wrong, what I have insisted on for a long time is wrong."  Now that you¡¯ve woken up, maybe it¡¯s not fun, right?  Does this mean you are leaving an olive branch?  "Okay, let's go back to Linchuan together!" Upon hearing her husband's answer, Mrs. Wang suddenly smiled like a flower!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 658: Real Swords and Real Guns

    On the Bian River, a passenger ship raised its sails offshore and gradually moved away from the bustling capital city.  Wang Anshi looked at Bianjing City behind him and sighed softly. He hurried back half a year ago, full of great ambitions.  But half a year later, he quietly left again, leaving behind endless emotions.  Wang Yu¡¯s eyes also stayed on the tall city walls of Bianjing, with a bit of unwillingness and reluctance in his eyes.  But at this moment, it is not a place to stay for a long time.  I left today, but I will have a chance to come back tomorrow!  One day, I will come back to take revenge, and I will show my talents here!  It¡¯s just that at this moment, you have to cherish the people around you!  Wang Yu subconsciously took his wife's hand, the love was sweet!  The Bian River is surging, and the lonely sail is far away!  It¡¯s still very cold in the north, but in my hometown in Linchuan, the mountain flowers may be blooming! ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Wang family and his son did not notice that there was a pair of vicious eyes staring at them under the willow tree by the river.  Lu Huiqing was not very satisfied with this result, and bringing Wang Anshi down was not his ultimate goal.  Wang Yu¡¯s behavior told him that he must kill them all to avoid killing the snakes and causing endless troubles.  He originally thought that with Zhao Xu's temper, he would definitely not tolerate being deceived. Those letters would be enough to kill Wang Anshi.  Unexpectedly, an accident happened, and the officials let Wang Anshi go.  I thought I had completely figured out the official¡¯s thoughts, but now it seems that there are still some omissions!  "However, there is not much difference between dismissing office and returning home and directly questioning the crime. At least Wang Anshi will never be able to stand out again.  If they behave.  It¡¯s not a bad idea to let them live!  What Lu Huiqing is concerned about is the power vacuum after Wang Anshi left, and what he is concerned about is the position of prime minister!     before.  That position of power was out of reach for him, but now he had no chance to get involved?  It's just that my qualifications are only average, so I'm afraid it will attract criticism.  Unless you can come up with something to impress the officials Lu Huiqing smiled softly and heard that King Qin had taken in another concubine. As an old friend, he should give her a big gift!  I wonder if Shu Yu is ready?  Lu Huiqing immediately turned around and left, ready to see what was going on.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The wish is very beautiful.  The reality is very cruel!  Before Lu Huiqing could take action, the decision on the candidate for prime minister was almost made.  The Empress Dowager highly recommended Han Qi, an amazing proposal!  Zhao Xu was surprised and said: "Hehe has already retired and returned to his hometown, and it was becauseI'm afraid he still has resentment in his heart, so how can he be willing to use his heart? Besides, the government and the public will probably discuss it." Han Qi  It was he who single-handedly suppressed him and forced him to step down.  Now he has to ask others to clean up his mess. Is this possible?  Not to mention whether Han Qi would agree, at least Zhao Xu himself couldn't bear the pressure and couldn't bear the pressure.  "It doesn't matter if you retire and return to your hometown, just come back!" Gao Tao said: "If you think about it carefully, is there a more suitable candidate than Han Qi now? In terms of qualifications. He is a veteran of three dynasties, and only Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo can  Comparatively, he has not been prime minister for more than ten years, and his ability and experience are obvious to all. " "But loyalty" Zhao Xu hesitated: "He may not be willing to be loyal to me!" "How can you know if you don't try?"  He asked instead: "If it is to get Han Qi out of the mountain, are you willing to apologize to him? Corporal Li Xian invites you?" "Apologise?" Zhao Xu obviously hesitated. What kind of self-respecting person is he?  How can one save face and apologize to a minister?  He can't do it.  Not willing to do it either.  Gao Taotao's eyes flashed with disappointment, and he said in a deep voice: "Han Qi has no problem with his ability and loyalty." "Can he still be loyal to him like he was in the past? What's more, Han Qi is old now, I'm afraid he can't  Taking on such a big responsibility!" Zhao Xu instinctively resisted such a suggestion.  At least there will be a gap between the monarch and his ministers. Can we feel comfortable if we face each other day and night?  How much more can the monarch and his ministers cooperate and complement each other?  "So what if I'm old? Haven't officials heard the saying that they become stronger with age? Although Han Qi is old, he is not stupid and can still be worthy of a big job." Gao Tao gushed: "As for loyalty, if an official  If you can be more sincere, are you still afraid that Han Qi won't come? Don't forget that he and Zhao Zhao have a sworn hatred!" "That's right!  Han Qi's nephew Han Jun died directly in the hands of Zhao Zhao.  Zhao Zhao is his number one enemy, which is in line with Zhao Xu's consistent employment principles.  However, at that time, I fully supported Han Qi, but I'm afraid he still felt resentful in his heart.  It is true that he hates Zhao Zhao, but will he also hate Zhao Zhao????  What should I do?  Zhao Xu was a little flustered. He didn't know how to face Han Qi.  Gao Taotao looked at his son and said softly: "I understand what you are worried about. Who is Han Qi? He knows the importance. What the official family needs is a prime minister. As long as he is useful, there is no need to be absolutely loyal.  What? He is a rare talent. If he had been in charge of the overall situation in the past, your father might not have been able to sit on the throne. For this reason, he and Zhao Zhao were in opposition. In order to protect your father, Han Qi.  Even if he disobeys Emperor Renzong and the Empress Dowager, if Zhao Zhao takes power, will the Han family end well? So just for self-protection, Han Qi will make a rational choice.  Enemy, temporarily make an alliance with him. This person is mature and prudent, and his influence in the court can be his own. He can help your father ascend to the throne in the past, and he can also help you today.  Keep the throne. The overall situation is the most important thing, and the officials should consider it carefully." Zhao Xu was silent. He was right. The overall situation is the most important thing, and Han Qi has the ability.  The situation is already very bad, it's time for someone to turn the tide!  In the end, your throne is the most important thing.  "Okay!" Zhao Xu was silent for a long time, and finally nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, I can apologize to him and try to win him over. But before that, can the empress come forward to invite him to Bianjing?" "Okay, no problem.  !" Gao Taotao happily agreed. As long as his son is willing, he can just be a middleman. What's so difficult about this?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Han Qi!" At the beginning of the seventh year of Xining, Zhao Zhao received the  According to the news, Zhao Xu actually appointed Han Qi as prime minister.  The original excitement because Zhewen Xin gave birth to her third son suddenly cast a shadow.  Although the edict has not yet been issued and the ministers are not aware of it, Zhao Zhao has already received the news as soon as possible.  He was deeply surprised by this. He had been paying attention to the candidate for prime minister for a long time, and he never expected that it would be Han Qi.  I thought it would be enough to drive him away from Hebei Road and stay away from the court, so that it would not affect me anymore, but I never thought that he would one day make a comeback!  If it were anyone else, Zhao Zhao wouldn't have a big reaction.  But Han Qi is different. This person's strength cannot be underestimated.  If the opponent were this person, it would not be easy to deal with Zhao Xu.  I originally thought that there was a rift between Zhao Xu and Han Qi and they would not use this person again, but I didn't expect Gao Taotao to make such a suggestion.  After all, she was ignored.  Suddenly, Zhao Zhao felt as if he had stolen the chicken but lost the rice.  If I had known better, I would not have been in a hurry to force Wang Anshi away. I originally wanted to make the Bianjing court chaotic and infighting.  But they didn't expect that Wang Anshi and his son were so incompetent that they were defeated by Lu Huiqing so quickly.  The result was even more unexpected. Instead, it created an opportunity for Han Qi to come out, which was really an advantage for Zhao Xu.  It is inevitable that there will be hardships. With Han Qi coming to power, Zhao Xu's defensive and offensive power will definitely increase greatly.  It seems that you have to be careful and it will take a lot of effort.  However, if you can defeat Han Qi, it will also shake the foundation of Zhao Xu.  It's better if they both go together and catch them all at once, saving the trouble of having to deal with them one by one!  In the past, when Zhao Zongshi came to power, Han Qi contributed a lot to put pressure on his father and seize power from the Empress Dowager Cao. Han Qi had done all these disobedient things.  Now it seems that the old and new accounts have to be settled together!  As for Zhao Xu, a man with a surprisingly strong self-esteem, he could actually bow his head and admit his mistakes, and ask Han Qi to come out, which shows that his skills are at the end of his rope.  "Han Qi is very powerful. Inviting him to come out will bring a lot of benefits, and it may even mean that he can change the situation and turn the tide."  But everything has its own gains and losses. If you gain Han Qi, you don¡¯t know how much you will lose? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Zhao Xu sneered, called Li Cheng, and whispered a few instructions in his ear From now on, with real swords and guns, you come and I go, the fight between Chang'an and Bianjing will become more and more cruel!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 659: Tongjian of Zizhi

    In the blink of an eye, it is the beginning of the seventh year of Xining, the weather is freezing, and snowflakes are falling!  In the past year, the Song Dynasty was prosperous.  Guo Kui, who was on Guangnan West Road, finally lived up to his expectations and finally drove the Jiaozhi people out of the Song Dynasty with a beautiful counterattack.  He also used harsh methods to intimidate him, temporarily cutting off the covetousness of the Cochin people.  Many people were excited and shouted for Guo Kui to continue marching and completely destroy Jiaozhi.  But the official Zhao Xu objected.  The reason is that the land of Jiaozhi is hot, humid and full of miasma, and the soldiers are easily acclimatized. They marched hastily last year, and they have already learned a lesson.  Out of sympathy for the soldiers, we temporarily withdrew our troops and returned to Bianjing to rest and recuperate.  As for Jiaozhi, they were given a stern warning and temporarily let them live.  Thus, it demonstrates the power and kindness of God and the style of a land of etiquette.  Everyone knows that this is just a high-sounding statement on the surface. Because of this, Guo Kui's military exploits can never be compared with that of Qin Wang Zhao Zhao.  The official Zhao Xu also looked pale in front of the King of Qin!  Not long after the Western Army captured Lingzhou, winter came and the Yellow River froze.  The whole country of the Song Dynasty was worried that they would take the opportunity to step on the ice and launch a counterattack to recapture Lingzhou.  Surprisingly, until the beginning of Xining¡¯s seventh year, the things he worried about never happened.  At first, Zhao Zhao was a little strange. This was so inconsistent with the style of the Xixia people and the current situation!  If this winter is missed and the Song army is given a year to reorganize and consolidate its territory on the east bank of the Yellow River, it will be difficult for Xixia to take it back.  Why can Xixia be so calm?  So weird!  Since then, many fine works have sneaked into Xingqing Mansion.  After much inquiring, I found out the reason.  It turns out that Li Bingchang, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, was seriously ill and died young.  His life was cut short.  As soon as Li Bingchang died, the Xixia Kingdom suddenly fell into turmoil, and there were overt and covert struggles over the position of the country's leader.  Under such circumstances, how could they think of counterattacking the Song Dynasty?  On the contrary, they were very worried that the Song army would take advantage of the situation, so they concealed the information as much as possible.  ¡°There is no airtight wall in the world, let alone such a major event as the death of the king, there must be clues to leak the news.  After Chang'an received the news, many people suggested that Zhao Zhao take the opportunity to send troops.  Directly attack Xingqing Mansion.  King Zhao Zhao of Qin rejected this proposal after careful consideration. In the battle of Lingxia, the Western Army also suffered heavy losses and was exhausted. It took a period of time to recover.  You can't eat a fat person in one bite, so you still need to be cautious and careful every step of the way. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????.  Xixia is currently in civil strife. If they are invaded by foreign enemies and threaten their foundation of survival, there is no guarantee that they will not temporarily make peace and unite with the outside world.  Why do we need to help the Xixia people?  Just let them mess around first. It's a good thing if they don't threaten Lingzhou for the time being.  At least one year of rest and recuperation.  It's very precious, but it's a good thing that can't be wished for.  What¡¯s more, Zhao Xu of Bianjing is not a fuel-efficient lamp, so he needs to be careful.  The cold winter was also not conducive to marching and fighting, so I gave up the idea directly.  There was a period of open and covert fighting.  After the coordination of interests, the candidate for the leader of the Xixia Kingdom was finally announced.  Li Bingchang¡¯s son Li Qianshun, who was less than half a year old, ascended to the throne of the country.  Assisted by his maternal grandfather Liang Yimi.  There are two empress dowagers of Liang, the elder and the younger, in charge of the palace (grandmother and mother are both from the Liang family).  Having just suffered a defeat in Lingxia, he was able to break out of the siege and become an auxiliary minister. Liang Yi is not an easy person!  After careful inquiry, we found out that when the troops were withdrawing through Hetao, Liang Yimi had won the support of the Liao State.  In recent times, the Liao Kingdom's Tiande Army has been very active.  The war with the Song Dynasty resulted in the loss of half of the country. The importance of the support of the Liao State to Xixia is self-evident.  But even though he helped his grandson ascend the throne and became an assistant minister, Liang Yi's life was not easy.  The successive failures made the Xixia soldiers very dissatisfied.  The two generations of Liang queen mothers wielded power in both the government and the public, which also aroused strong dissatisfaction among the party nobles.  On the one hand, it is necessary to integrate the country, settle the party aristocrats, and stabilize the rule of the Liang family; at the same time, it is necessary to beware of the Song army. For a while, Liang Yimi was also in a state of distress!  Zhao Zhao rarely had free time, but even though the New Year came and his third son was born, he could not return to Bianjing to reunite with his family.  "It's so hard to break out of the dragon's den and the tiger's den, how can you risk it again?"  But Zhao Zhao, who is very observant, will not let go of any disturbance in Bianjing.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Bianjing City, the New Year atmosphere is still strong.  Sima Guang¡¯s house welcomes a New Year guest¡ªShao ??Yong!  After the polite greetings, Sima Guang invited Shao Yong into the study.  He didn't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. He knew that Shao Yong had a special status now and would not come easily.  Now that I'm here, I'm afraid I won't have anything to say.  &nbsp; In fact, Sima Guang didn't want to get involved, but he also knew that it was impossible to stay out of it.  What's more, Shao Yong is a close friend, how can he turn him away?  "Brother Jun Shi, happy New Year!" Shao Yong smiled: "Brother Jun Shi is in good spirits, but what's the happy event? Let me guess!" Sima Guang couldn't help but smile bitterly, and didn't interrupt, letting Shao Yong "joke"  ".  Shao Yong smiled and said, "But is it because brother Junshi was nominated as a bachelor of Jixian Palace?" "How can I dare to have such unreasonable thoughts if I have little talent and knowledge?" Sima Guang was very modest, but it was equivalent to admitting the fact. Some people recommended him  It is no secret that he is the Prime Minister.  Shao Yong asked with a smile: "Brother Jun Shi is not moved at all?" Sima Guang was obviously hesitant. It would be a lie to say that the civil servant did not have the heart of a prime minister!  It's just that he has always been rigorous and modest, and he is completely a gentleman. He will not deny it outright, but it is also difficult to admit it publicly.  Shao Yong smiled and broke the embarrassment and said: "The Prime Minister is certainly good, but if he cannot gain the trust of the officials, the monarch and his ministers will not be able to complement each other, and I am afraid that they will not even have a happy ending" These words were not false at all. Wang Anshi learned from the past and it is obvious to all.  .  What else can you say when you meet such a cold official?  "Brother Junshi, do you think it's possible for you?" Shao Yong asked rudely, with a hint of stabbing someone in the wound.  Sima Guang pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "Wang Jiefu and I are not in conflict with each other, can the officials use me? Anyone can be the prime minister, not just a villain like Lu Huiqing. The Great Song Dynasty can no longer be made a mess."  "Brother Junshi is indeed a gentleman, with an open mind!" Seeing Shao Yong's smile, Sima Guang suddenly wondered: "Brother Yaofu wouldn't ask me this for no reason, but what" Shao Yong said solemnly:  "To be honest, I am afraid that Brother Junshi will never be able to get the position of prime minister!" Sima Guang was not disappointed by what was expected, and his expression was very calm.  Shao Yong continued: "But don't worry, it won't be Lu Huiqing! As for the candidate, Brother Jun Shi may be surprised!" "Who?" It's not Lu Huiqing, Sima Guang was relieved.  But the second half of Shao Yong's words immediately aroused his curiosity.  "Han Zhigui!" (Han Qi's pseudonym) Sima Guang's eyebrows moved, obviously a little surprised. This answer was indeed a bit unexpected.  Unexpectedly, the official family would use this person, which is extraordinary!  As a veteran of three dynasties and the editor-in-chief of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", Sima Guang knew far more information than others.  So in an instant, he figured out many things, the past, the present, and the future.  In addition, he was even more surprised by King Qin's news channels.  The selection of the prime minister is a secret. There is no news in the court yet, and the King of Qin already knows it well.  Know yourself and your enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger. King Qin did it.  It's a pity that the officials didn't realize that there were eyes and ears around them.  Shao Yong said: "Wang Jiefu fell, Wen Kuanfu resigned, and Han Zhigui became prime minister. A few months ago, no one could have imagined that such a situation would happen!" "Han Qi!" Sima Guang shook his head and said, "To be honest, once upon a time, I  I thought Wen Kuanfu was the most likely, but I didn't expect" "I didn't expect him to resign, right?" "Yes!" Sima Guang was very puzzled by this. Wen Yanbo's situation was very good, and he was located in Daming Mansion, Hebei Road.  Xuanfu made great achievements in his tenure. He became the prime minister again and it was no problem for him to show his rank as a high official.  But he resigned suddenly. Was he tired of it?  Do you want to spend your remaining years peacefully with leisurely clouds and wild cranes?  Sima Guang didn¡¯t believe it, neither sooner nor later, but at such a moment, it seemed so unusual.  Is it possible that Wen Yanbo deliberately avoided the officials and the King of Qin?  Maybe, I heard that he has a son who is an official in Chang'an.  But this does not represent his attitude. No matter who is sitting on the dragon throne in Chui Gong Hall, he can exist transcendently.  Even if it was to avoid suspicion and protect oneself, the method would not be so direct at such a special time.  There may be a hidden secret in it. It seems that Shao Yong knows something!  Shao Yong said with a smile: "Before the King of Qin raided Lingzhou, Wen Jiyuan of Chang'an received an order to delay the delivery of grain and grass to Liu Changzuo's troops. Wen Jiyuan had a sincere heart and could not bear to suffer unreasonable disasters for the frontline soldiers, so he did not  Compliance Wen Yanbo had no choice but to resign. " "This" seemed to be a logical and irrelevant statement, but Sima Guang was stunned. After a long time, he asked: "Could it be" "Yes, someone wants to.  To use Wen Jiyuan as his eyes and ears in Chang'an may also be said to be to test and control Wen Yanbo" "Delay the delivery of grain and grass!" Sima Guang sneered: "The three armies have not moved, and grain and grass go first. If it is grain and grass,  If there is a delay, the advance of Liu Changzuo's troops will inevitably be blocked.Maybe they will be defeated like a mountain.  If he fails to arrive in Lingzhou in time, then His Highness the King of Qin will go deep alone and will be surrounded by the Xixia people What a vicious plan to draw fuel from the bottom of the cauldron and kill people with a borrowed knife!  " "His Royal Highness the King of Qin was killed in battle, and hundreds of thousands of Xijun soldiers were in danger. The plan to attack Xixia must completely fail.  Xixia will take the opportunity to counterattack. The entire northwest is in danger, and it is possible for the party's troops to reach Tongguan.  Shao Yong sneered and said: "Look at this man's courage, he is extraordinary!"  " "Zizhi Tongjian, Zizhi Tongjian Is this how we use history as a mirror?  "Sima Guang's eyes suddenly showed a trace of sadness.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 660: Wutai Poetry Case

    Since resigning as the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road, Han Qi has returned to his hometown in Xiangzhou to take care of himself.  Although the tragic death of my nephew was a heavy blow, it was only labor pain after all.  After leaving the court, I don't have to work hard, but I am happy and free.  Although he is getting older, his body is very strong and better than before. ???????????????????? How can a minister who has been a prime minister and has all the power in the government and the public, completely say goodbye to the court and turn his back on what is going on outside the window?  During the ups and downs of the Song Dynasty in the past few years, Han Qi watched with cold eyes and his heart was like a mirror.  That¡¯s all. He is no longer interested in asking about the reform.  Who is Wang Anshi and what will be the reform? He knows in his heart that the outcome is doomed.  The only thing that surprised him was Zhao Zhao's identity. When the news came that King Qin recognized his ancestor and returned to his clan, Han Qi sat up from the bed in shock.  Emperor Renzong¡¯s son is still alive?  No one else knew about the secret back then, but Han Qi knew the whole story.  He did not participate in Zhao Zongshi's small actions, and perhaps he was opposed to them in his heart, but in the end he turned a blind eye and passed by.  After all, he is a grasshopper on the same boat. He has helped Zhao Zongshi time and time again, and the two have been closely linked.  If Zhao Zongshi cannot take the position of crown prince, all his efforts will be in vain, and there will be no good end.  So he acquiesced, watching an act that was sorry for Emperor Renzong and remaining indifferent.  He had felt guilty about this, but as Zhao Zongshi ascended the throne and became emperor, he worked hard to help and gradually forgot about it.  But who would have thought that twenty-four years later, that prince would come back.  Zhao Zhao!  Han Qi never thought of it.  Zhao Zhao, who fought against him in Daming Mansion, turned out to be the prince.  They were originally enemies, but now they have the sworn hatred of their nephew Han Jun.  Han Qi knows better.  Zhao Zhao came prepared, and this King of Qin lived up to his name.  The northwest territory and the western army all fell into his hands.  There should be more than that. Zhao Zhao must have many unknown secret powers that will be announced or activated when necessary.  He already has the strength to challenge the official Zhao Xu, especially after the great victory in Lingzhou, King Qin's territory has expanded a lot, and his prestige has skyrocketed.  According to the current trend, it is inevitable to overshadow the official family.  It is highly possible when it will be replaced.  Zhao Zhao ascended the throne, maybe it will be a good thing for the Song Dynasty!  It is undeniable that the King of Qin was much better than today's officials. When he took charge of the country, he might be able to revive the Song Dynasty and change the current decline and bad governance.  But if King Qin takes the throne, what will happen to him and the Han family?  I am a person who has half of my body buried in the loess.  It doesn't matter if he is not guaranteed a good death, but he must take care of the descendants of the Han family and the related disciples and deceased officials.  In the past, I helped Zhao Zongshi so much, even disrespecting Renzong and disobeying Empress Dowager Cao.  Can King Qin let him go?  Especially those secret affairs back then were suspected of being treasonous and unethical. If King Qin ascended the throne, how could he not pursue the matter?  Zhao Zhao¡¯s ability and means are obvious to all, according to the current trend.  The official Zhao Xu was no match for him.  Maybe it won't be long before King Qin takes over Bianjing.  Han Qi felt a deep worry in his heart.  It's just that he retired and returned home, watching the situation worsen, but he was helpless.  Surprisingly, a few days later, the magistrate of Xiangzhou came to visit, and he was very respectful and even flattering to Han Qi.  Facing Shang Shuling's false titles to return to the hometown, the local official attitude is pretty polite, but the degree of respect is far worse than today. What happened?  Soon, the magistrate of Xiangzhou submitted two letters.  Han Qi opened it and was shocked when he saw the jade seal and the golden seal of the Queen Mother.  After a while, he instructed: "Ready, the old man is going to Jingjing!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  When we were in Bianjing, a big thing happened!  On the 20th of the first lunar month of the seventh year of Xining, the censors Shu Quan and He Zhengchen publicly impeached Su Shi, the magistrate of Fengxiang, for "fooling the court and being arrogant" in the court hall.  The evidence is a memorial written by Su Shi. When he returned to Bianjing from his post as magistrate of Hangzhou, Su Shi briefly had power over Huzhou.  There, Su Shi wrote an article "Huzhou Thank You", which included the following sentences: "Your Majesty knows that he is stupid and untimely, and it is difficult to accompany him; if he is old and does not cause trouble, he may be able to shepherd the small people."  It is a self-proclaimed name, and Xinjin refers to officials who actively participated in the reform.  The meaning of the first half of the sentence is that Your Majesty knows that I am stupid, out of date, and cannot compare with the officials who are actively reforming the law.  Your Majesty clearly understands that I am a quiet person who can pastor and guard the place and manage the common people.  Su Shi is talented and good at everything, but he has a fatal flaw, which is his big mouth.  Many times, I can't keep my temper, like to talk, and complain openly.  In the original time and space, the reason why his career was bleak was largely due to Big Mouth.  &nbsp; In "Huzhou Xie Shangbiao", Su Shi included such a few grumbling words.  It's somewhat of a satire on New Party officials. Su Zizhan, who is famous all over the world, is stupid. What about the so-called newcomers?  Saying that you are not causing trouble is the opposite of saying that Xinjin is causing trouble.  Su Shi¡¯s original intention was this, but He Zhengchen, the supervisory censor, claimed that his original intention was to fool the court and make him arrogant. A big hat was suddenly placed on Su Shi¡¯s head.  The ministers in the court couldn't help but feel strange, wasn't it just a few complaints?  As for going online like this?  What's more, Su Shi's original intention was not like this. It is a bit far-fetched to talk about fooling the court.  They didn't expect that this was just the beginning. Yushi Shudan added: "Su Shi harbors evil intentions, looks up to him with resentment, slanders and abuses, and has no moral integrity. There is no one like Shi. Your Majesty will give you money (Qingmiao)  Qian) is a poor person in his profession, so he says, "If you win children with good pronunciation, you will be strong in the city for half a year."; Your Majesty knows the law and tests the county officials with lessons, then he says, "Reading thousands of books but not reading the laws will lead to Jun Yao and Shun knowing no skills."  When His Majesty promotes water conservancy, he says, "If the East China Sea has a clear idea, it should be taught to turn the salt-alkali land into mulberry fields." When His Majesty wants to ban salt, he says, "How can you forget the taste after hearing the Shao? You will eat no salt for three months."; For other things,  "Things are matters, and everything that is spoken is mainly ridiculed." "Winning children with good pronunciation, and being strong in the city for a year and a half" comes from "Five Wonders of Mountain Village" written by Su Shi, which deliberately satirizes Qingmiao Fa; "If the East China Sea is like this."  "If you know your purpose, you should be taught to criticize salt water and turn it into mulberry fields" comes from "Watching the Tide on August 15th", which was written by Su Shi in Hangzhou. Shu Quan believed that Su Shi was satirizing the Salt Law.  It is a trivial matter to sarcastically accuse the new law. The point is that Shu Yu and He Zhengchen elevated it to the level of fooling the court and resenting the king.  In feudal society, this was a serious crime.  The ministers in the court were agitated. Since Wang Anshi started to carry out reforms, who has not ridiculed and complained?  There are many words in poetry and essays, but now they are taken out of context and put on the line. Isn't this a literary inquisition?  Now that Su Shi has been taken out first, who will be there soon?  Don¡¯t they all have to discuss sins?  For a time, everyone in the court was in danger.  However, there are also people who understand and see the unusual meaning!  Why only operate on Su Shi?  Judging from the example of the public impeachment in the Yushitai court, it can be said that he was well prepared, and it was obviously to put Su Shi to death!  Is it because Su Shi is too famous, or has Su Shi offended them?  ?Obviously not!  Although Su Shi was a world-famous talent, his status in the court was limited.  There is no direct conflict of interest between a magistrate and Yushitai. If it was because Su Shi wrote a poem to satirize them, he wouldn't use such cruel means to retaliate, right?  Moreover, these poems and essays are all old works, and when mentioned now, it seems more like they were deliberately collected and compiled.     Why do you do that?  People with a little insight quickly discovered the context. Su Shi's background and talent did not matter what he had done before.  The important thing is his current status. He is now the magistrate of Fengxiang, which is in the northwest and is under the rule of King Qin.  And Su Shi had a close relationship with the King of Qin. They were officials in Hangzhou together.  The King of Qin seemed to have recommended Su Shi's younger brother Su Shi as an envoy to Korea, and was later transferred to Jingyuan Road as a transshipment envoy, also in the northwest.  There is no doubt that the Su brothers are all working under King Qin and are his people.  And recently there is news that Su Shi¡¯s sister-in-law Wang Chaoyun married the King of Qin, first as a concubine, and now she has been promoted to a side concubine.  In this way, Su Shi and King Qin are brothers-in-law!  So, how could the sudden impeachment of Su Shi mean anything simple?  Obviously, the drunkard's intention was not to drink. On the surface, he was targeting Su Shi, but behind the scenes, he was actually targeting the King of Qin.  Can this still be a trivial matter?  Many people know this.  I'm afraid that He Zhengchen and Shu Yu are just pawns. There must be someone behind this planning, aiming at the King of Qin!  As for the man behind the scenes, Heng Heng, many people¡¯s eyes have fallen on the official Zhao Xu, waiting for the official¡¯s attitude.  "Is that really the case?" Official Zhao Xu just asked lightly.  "Yes, Su Shi is indeed disobedient and disrespectful!" Li Yizhi, a doctor of the Imperial Academy, claimed that Su Shi had committed a heinous crime and was rude to the court and officials. He should be questioned and beheaded.  Such a proposal directly violated the Song Dynasty's tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats, and there was an uproar.  Li Ding, the imperial censor, Zhongcheng, agreed, and gave four reasons why Su Shi must be sentenced to death: "First, Su Shi had no academic knowledge at the beginning, so he gained a great reputation by accident, and accidentally studied in different subjects, so he went to the Confucian School; second, Su Shi  Eager to obtain a high position and dissatisfied in his heart, he ridiculed the powerful; thirdly, His Majesty had been tolerant of him for a long time and hoped that he would change his ways, but Su Shi still did so and refused to obey; fourthly, although Su Shi wrote poems  It's ridiculous and shallow, and it has a great impact on the entire Song Dynasty." Finally, he said loudly: "Chen Dao.Preliminary law enforcement, duty is to picket, the crime is not tolerated, how dare you stop it?  Your Majesty, Fuwang, has cut off his will from heaven and implemented the constitution in a special way. This is not only to suppress his stubbornness, but also to uphold his loyalty and good heart. His likes and dislikes are clear, and his customs are reformed.  " Zhao Xu, the official on the throne, had a cold face and said in a deep voice: "I will go to the Yushitai to investigate immediately. Su Shi dismissed Fengxiang Zhizhou and immediately escorted him to Bianjing for interrogation!  "The "Wutai Poetry Case", which will go down in history, is freshly released!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 661: Huangzhao's Foundation

    The Wutai Poetry Case finally happened.  When Zhao Zhao received the news in Chang'an, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.  I thought that the direction of history had changed, that Su Shi's official trajectory and destiny had changed, and that tragedies like the "Wutai Poetry Case" would never happen again.  Who would have thought that there is no way to avoid disaster, the tragedy finally happened, and it happened many years in advance.  Maybe this is a personal destiny in the general trend of history. It is destined by God and no one can change it!  But speaking more carefully, it was actually Su Shi who was harmed by himself.  If he hadn¡¯t been very close to him and had such a close relationship, Shu Dan and He Zhengchen wouldn¡¯t have clung to him and deliberately caused trouble for him.  Zhao Zhao believes that Shu Yu and He Zhengchen are just pawns, and there are others behind them, and Lu Huiqing's presence is essential.  Zhao Xu must have known about it, or at least acquiesced, and might even have personally participated in the planning.  This insidious villain is so abominable that he went so far as to give Su Shi such a big label. He slandered the court and disrespected the king. No matter how you listen to it, it is a crime of treason.  Zhao Zhao regretted a little. He seemed to have made a wrong move in the game between Wang Anshi and Lu Huiqing.  He stole the chicken but lost the rice, which also caused a lot of trouble for himself.  But when something happens, you have to find a way to face it!  Fortunately, we got the news one step ahead, otherwise we would have been caught off guard.  In addition to the source of Mingyue Sect, Zhao Zhao was surprised that the prince-in-law Wang Shen secretly sent a message to Su Shi to avoid it in advance.  Wang Shen is a good friend of Su Shi, and he is also the consort of Zhao Baoan, the eldest princess of Shu.  This person and Zhao Xu are considered close relatives, but at a critical moment.  He was able to step forward in time and take the risk to send a message to Su Shi.  It can be said to be very rare.  The public spearhead was aimed at Su Shi, but the secret arrow was aimed at himself.  Zhao Zhao believed that Zhao Xu and Lu Huiqing in Bianjing City did not care about Su Shi's charges or his fate. What they cared more about was their own reflection on the matter and the articles they could use in the future.  Lu Huiqing has created a problem for herself!  Zhao Zhao knew very well that if he came to the rescue.  Then Yushitai will try every means, even if it is to go out of his way, he will definitely convict Su Shi of treason.  Then he would involve himself in it, even if it was the King of Qin, even if he was the uncle of the Great Song Dynasty, even if the fight with the emperor was already an open secret.  But at this time, Zhao Zhao¡¯s status was still just a minister.  A minister was implicated in a rebellion.  A disrespectful case, this is a huge blow to reputation and strength.  If the plan succeeds, proceed according to their expected results, even if they cannot be punished.  The King of Qin will inevitably fail to recover. All the past efforts and all the foundations have been established.  All the good prospects will be wasted.  Standing by and watching?  This will put aside suspicion.  But it is a pity that Zhao Zhao cannot and will not do this.  This is a public confrontation with Zhao Xu. Both the government and the public are paying close attention to this matter, which is of great significance to the development of the subsequent situation.  If you lose.  The prestige of King Qin will be greatly reduced, which can be said to be harmful to nothing.     The key is.  Su Shi is one of his own, his brother-in-law.  "The majestic King of Qin, if he can't even protect his close relatives, how can he be qualified to face hundreds of officials?"  Who else would believe him?  support him?  So this matter is a bit tricky for Zhao Zhao. Su Shi must rescue him, but how?  How can I not leave anything to say?  It would be unwise to be careless and underestimate the enemy despite knowing the opponent's purpose. Zhao Zhao would not be so stupid.  It seems that we must find a proper way to deal with this matter!  Zhao Zhao sighed, his brows still furrowed.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just when Zhao Zhao was thinking hard and looking for countermeasures.  In the Bianjing court, the influence of the Wutai Poetry Case is fermenting, and its influence is gradually expanding.  This is a major case, and the cause is Su Shi alone, but how can the scope of the attack be so narrow?  The Yushitai officials, headed by Li Ding, Shu Quan and He Zhengchen, collected Su Shi's poems and works from all over the place, and made many far-fetched accusations, and even implicated party members.  At one time, as many as thirty-nine people were implicated.  Many of them are members of the old party, or have some relationship with the King of Qin. Even if they are oblique, they will be questioned.  There are many people involved, and many officials have caused unknown disasters for no apparent reason. Even Sima Guang, the political advisor to the Council of Governors, was not spared.  After Wang Anshi resigned as prime minister last year, Su Shi sent Sima Guang a poem called "Lonely Paradise", which wrote: "What does Mr. Du do on his own? He is cultivated by looking at him from all directions. Children recite the truth of the king, and soldiers know Sima. If you smile at Mr. Zhang with your palms, he will become mute in the next year."  ?This is just a poem exchange between friends. The sentences contain admiration for Sima Guang. Of course, there are also a few polite words of flattery.  But Shu Quan and others did not think so. They insisted that this poem was for Sima Guang's propaganda and to create public opinion for him to ascend to the position of prime minister.  Sima Guang was in a position of high authority, status and influence, and Yushitai did not dare to do anything about it.  Regarding the accusation, Sima Guang didn't care at all, as if he didn't hear it at all.  Only the occasional solemn look and gloomy tone told everyone that Sima Xianggong was not happy. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:????????? was a veteran of the Three Dynasties, and also served as a Zhizhigao and a Hanlin bachelor. How could Sima Guang not see the fishiness in it?  Why would he implicate himself?  Obviously this was Lu Huiqing's method, just to discredit himself, get rid of a competitor, and clear the way for him, Lu Huiqing, to ascend to the position.  ¡°As everyone knows, the officials and the Empress Dowager have already decided that Han Qi will take over. I really don¡¯t know what Lu Huiqing¡¯s expression would be if she knew about this?  Will he still bite people like a mad dog?  The shocking thing is still to come, Wang Gui, who stayed behind in Xijing, also suddenly got involved.  He actually impeached Su Shi for being disloyal. The reason was Su Shi's poem "Double junipers where the scholar Wang Fu lives".  The poem goes: "Awe-inspiring people dare to bully each other. It's not surprising that they can fly straight into the sky. The root reaches the nine springs without bends, and only Zhelong knows about it." Wang Gui Zhenzhen said with a eloquent poem: "Your Majesty's flying dragon is in the sky. Shi thought he didn't know himself, so he asked for it.  Why are the hidden dragons in the underground not loyal? "It is really unexpected that a veteran minister with Wang Gui's qualifications would be so shameless and participate in the "literary prison" army, taking quotes out of context, far-fetched information, and harming loyal people.  Su Shi was increasingly accused of disloyalty. Even if the Song Dynasty had a tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats, it seemed difficult to save his life.  Under such circumstances, more and more accusations fell on Qin Wang Zhao Zhao behind Su Shi.  Sima Guang saw everything in his eyes. He was deeply ashamed of the despicable villain's behavior and was disappointed with such a messy court.  However, what he was more interested in was the reaction of King Zhao Zhao of Qin.  He believed that there must be many people in Bianjing waiting for King Qin's countermeasures.  This strategy determines the support of the people; this strategy determines the foundation of Huangzhao!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 662: The Bottom Line of Scholar-officials

    As the protagonist of the incident, Su Shi could not stay out of it.  Wang Shen sent a message, and he naturally received it.  Friends suggested that they hide first to avoid being pursued by the court.  Everyone could see that Yushitai was determined to kill him, and there was probably no return.  Su Shi shook his head repeatedly. Could it be that the whole world is not the king's land? Where can he escape to?  The phrase "temporary avoidance" makes no sense at all. You can avoid the first grade of junior high school, but you can't avoid the fifteenth grade. What's the point?  As a scholar who read the books of sages, had pride and was famous all over the world, Su Shi firmly believed that the world was bright and there was justice.  Those poems were indeed written by me. Apart from complaining about the political reform, there were no insinuations or criticisms at all. I was framed.  Su Shi was very angry. Li Ding and Shu Yu were just a bunch of villains, hateful villains.  "I have obviously been framed. If I avoid it now and dare not face it directly, I will definitely be framed out of fear of guilt."  Wouldn't it give the villain more to say?  To further discredit yourself?  The proud Su Shi is not a coward, he wants to be a true warrior, facing the bad situation and the unknown road ahead!  More importantly, he must consider his brother-in-law, His Highness the King of Qin. He does not want to embarrass Zhao Zhao or suffer adverse effects!  Su Shi left Fengxiang and soon secretly appeared in Chang'an and directly entered the Qin Prince's Mansion by the Qujiang Pool!  "Brother Zizhan, why are you here?" "Your Highness!" Su Shi said in a deep voice: "Shi has come to surrender. Please, Your Highness, escort me to Bianjing." "What are you talking about?" Zhao Zhao shook his head and said, "You  If you are framed by a villain, you are implicated by me. You must not be anxious. I am thinking of a way." Su Shi is not stupid.  He naturally knows what happened today.  Except that he had ridiculed members of the New Party and was retaliated against.  To a large extent, it was because of his close relationship with the King of Qin that he could be said to be implicated by the King of Qin.  But this is not important. Su Shi shook his head and said: "Your Highness has spoken seriously. The matter has come to an end. The only way is to hand me over It is best to hand it over in person to His Highness!" "Brother Zizhan, do you want me to kill my relatives out of justice?" Zhao Zhao's  The smile was very bitter.  Su Shi said sadly: "Now the eyes of the whole world are staring at His Highness. If you hesitate even a little, I'm afraid it will have adverse effects." "For this so-called influence, I have to hand you over? Is this a good influence?"  "Your Highness has a heavy responsibility, how can he be dusted because of Shi?" Su Shi shook his head and said: "Your Highness, there is no need to blame yourself or worry, this is my own choice." Zhao Zhao couldn't defeat Su Shi, he was determined to face Yushitai directly.  framed.  Even though he knew he was being implicated, he didn't care. In doing so, he was sacrificing himself to a greater extent, which made Zhao Zhao feel a little uncomfortable.  But then I thought about it, since Su Shi had this plan, he might as well take advantage of it.  For the current plan, if we just blindly favor Su Shi.  Avoid the edge.  The end result, no matter for him.  It won't be good for yourself either.  If Su Shi is handed over, at least he can temporarily distance himself from the relationship. It will not be easy for the gangsters at Yushitai to force their connection with King Qin.  But if this happens, they will definitely wait for the opportunity to spread the word that King Qin is incompetent and cannot even protect his ministers.  It doesn't matter, the losses are limited, and we can find ways to make up for it.  It¡¯s just that Su Shi went to Yushitai, would there be any danger?  ¡°If something goes wrong, a bright star will be missing from Chinese culture, and the impact on ourselves will be very bad.  Su Shi can hand it over, but his life must not be in danger.  Zhao Zhao thought about it and felt that Zhao Xu would not dare to kill Su Shi for the time being.  In the Song Dynasty, there was a tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats. In the Ancestral Temple, there was an iron sign erected by Taizu himself, which prohibited the killing of scholar-bureaucrats and those who wrote letters to express their opinions.  Logically speaking, only the emperor should know about this matter, but Zhao Zhao also knew about it.  Under such circumstances, Zhao Xu would not risk the disapproval of the world.  Even if you can ignore your conscience and turn a deaf ear to Taizu's instructions.  But we also have to consider the sentiments of civil servants and scholars. Once the tradition of killing scholar-bureaucrats begins, what will be the consequences?  In this matter, Su Shi definitely has huge supporters.  It is possible to save one's life, but I am afraid that a living crime can be avoided, but a death sentence cannot be avoided.  As long as Su Shi entered the Yushitai, those people under Lu Huiqing would definitely try their best to torture him.  It would be a bit intolerable for a talented person, a world-renowned literary figure to suffer such criticism!  But Su Shi said categorically: "Your Highness, don't worry, I can persevere in any hardship." "Then I will wrong Brother Zizhan for the time being!" Zhao Zhao said: "Don't worry, I will definitely find a way to rescue you as soon as possible.  When the time comes, you will be like this" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Su Shi was killed by King QinZhao Zhao sent someone to Bianjing to show the world that he would not show favoritism or protect the suspect.  At the same time, the King of Qin declared to the outside world that the matter must be reviewed fairly and strictly. If Su Shi was wronged, he would definitely clear Su Shi's innocence at all costs.  This can be regarded as showing the attitude of King Qin, which is fair and fair, and there is no fault at all.  I don't cover up, but I still defend. Anyone who dares to wrongly accuse me will suffer a bad death.  At the same time, sending someone to deliver it in person can also prevent some people from deliberately causing harm and then reasoning that it is suicide out of fear of crime.  As long as Su Shi arrives in Bianjing, under the eyes of everyone, his safety is more or less guaranteed.  Therefore, not many people complained about the King of Qin, but focused more on the Su Shi case itself.  The impact of regret is crucially related to the outcome and nature of the event.  The real rescue begins from this moment!  Zhao Zhao expected that Su Shi's experience immediately aroused the sympathy of many people, and the scholar-bureaucrats gave their feedback.  Many people directly wrote to refute and impeach Yushitai.  Although the censor has the power to report things based on rumors, he can't be so far-fetched, right?  The literary style of the Song Dynasty was at its peak. If a precedent of literary inquisition was set, wouldn¡¯t everyone be in danger in the future?  Therefore, when Su Shi was escorted to Bianjing, many people immediately started running to save him!  Lu Huiqing didn¡¯t care about Zhao Zhao¡¯s reaction. Does escorting him personally mean giving up?  Absolutely not. An important figure like Su Shi, who has a close relationship with the King of Qin, will never give up easily.  What do you say?  Is there no alternative, or is it retreat to advance?  When you are unsure of Zhao Zhao¡¯s intentions, all you can do is speed up as much as possible, apply pressure, and force Zhao Zhao to take action.  Of course, if he really doesn't take action, then it doesn't matter!  Su Shi's blood will completely stain King Qin's reputation and brand, and the effect is the same.  As a result, Lu Huiqing instructed his subordinates to speed up the process, and in a short period of time, he made a lot of accusations against Su Shiluo.  More and more people are involved in the case, some are purely accidental, and some are intentional.  How could Lu Huiqing miss such a good opportunity to attack his political opponents?  With a little thought, you can do some private work.  The consort, Wang Shen, was the first to be unlucky. He and Su Shi were close friends. This time the leaked information was discovered again. How could the Yushitai let it go?  Even if he is a consort, he will not be spared, and he will not be polite. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of Hanlin scholar Zhang Fangping, political advisor Sima Guang and others can not be spared, most of the reasons are very small.  Far-fetched, slander and frame-up will spread and intensify.  Even if Lu Huiqing's original intention was just to frame a small group of political opponents.  But when the situation was resolved, he found that it didn't end well.  More and more people have been implicated in Su Shi's case, including many high-ranking officials and famous officials in the dynasty.  Under such circumstances, it can be said that everyone in the Song Dynasty court was in danger. Anyone who had friendship with Su Shi would avoid him, worried about being implicated.  Under such circumstances, the scholar-bureaucrat class finally couldn¡¯t sit still.  Some bold or honest officials immediately stated that there were many doubts about Su Shi's case, and that Yushitai's actions were inconsistent with the rules and many other reasons to refute them.  But the effect was very mediocre, the officials did not adopt it, and the people in Yushitai still went their own way!  Wu Chong, the prime minister and the envoy to Xuanfu on Hebei Road, wrote a letter and said bluntly: "Your Majesty regards Yao and Shun as the law, and it is appropriate to underestimate Wei Wu. However, Wei Wu is jealous of this, so why can you tolerate Ni Heng? Why can't your Majesty tolerate Su Shi?" He has resigned and is ready to return.  Wang Anshi, from his hometown of Linchuan, had just arrived at Jiangning Mansion. After hearing about this incident, he also said with emotion: "Are you going to kill talented people when you have a holy world?" The strategy was right, and Wu Chong did not pursue Yushitai's right or wrong.  and responsibility, directly raising the matter to the capacity of the official Zhao Xu.  In this way, Zhao Xu had to take into account the public impact and maintain his "broad mind". Su Shi's safety was no longer a worry.  Su Shi is a well-known talent in the world. The civil servants insist that torture is not as good as that of a doctor. Su Shi cannot be tortured while he is in custody at Yushitai.  Many civil servants who were familiar with him went out of their way to visit and supervise him every day.  However, Yushitai's actions did not stop because of this. He could not torture or harm Su Shi physically, but he could exert some mental pressure.  After a few days, Su Shi couldn't bear it anymore and expressed his willingness to confess some things and some people he had close contacts with.  After Li Ding and Shu Quan heard the news, they were so excited that they immediately interrogated them personally and took charge of recording.  Looking at a confession signed by Su Shi himself, my heart suddenly became happy.  Su Shi actually frankly admitted that the poem criticized the new law and satirized some people and things, and also named some people.  They have been under a lot of pressure in the past few days. With Su Shi¡¯s personal testimony, what else can they say?What about?  This is the most powerful rebuttal weapon.  At the same time, it can also defeat many political opponents.  Li Ding and Shu Yu were naturally very excited. They planned to tell the boss Lu Huiqing about the good things, so as to make him happy.  However, what they didn¡¯t expect was that when they arrived at the mansion, Lu Huiqing¡¯s expression was gloomy, full of anger and hatred, not to mention how uncomfortable he was.  Lu Huiqing just received the news that the candidate for prime minister has been determined, and Han Qi has arrived in Bianjing!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 663: Spear of the Son

    Lu Huiqing was very unwilling. He worked so hard to plan for the government. He was loyal, capable and strategic. What was the point?  Isn¡¯t it the position of prime minister?  Seeing that success was imminent, it turned out that the joy was in vain. Han Qi actually came out of the mountain again. This was an outcome that he had never expected in any case.  It is really unexpected that a person who was forced to resign and work for retirement was directly ignored.  Lu Huiqing knew very well that in terms of qualifications, she was far inferior to Han Qi.  But can his loyalty compare with his own?  Wasn't it the result of the official's hand-wringing that Han Qi ended up like this?  "Han Qi lost his nephew, was humiliated, and ended up miserable. Will he still contribute to the officialdom?"  Did the officials not doubt his loyalty at all?  Lu Huiqing was quite well informed. He was able to learn about Han Qi's return to Bianjing in time, and naturally he also knew that this was the Empress Dowager's suggestion.  That¡¯s right. How could the officials want to use Han Qi with their paranoia?  I'm afraid that it would be difficult for the officials to refuse the Empress Dowager's suggestion.  Although Han Qi is back, the official Zhao Xu is still worried, and there is definitely suspicion.  This is the opportunity!  ¡°After all, the news of Han Qi¡¯s return has not yet been made public, and the officials have not publicly stated that they want Han Qi to be the prime minister. At least there will be a time lag before the announcement.  If it can be used, it may be possible to reverse the situation.  Just when Lu Huiqing was depressed and planning, Li Ding and Shu Yu came together.  These two people were originally students of Wang Anshi, but they were very close to Lu Huiqing. Especially after the fall of Wang Xianggong, they completely leaned on Lu Huiqing.     have to say.  Wang Anshi's education really failed.  The students brought out were all a bunch of white-eyed wolves.  "Su Zizhan has made a move!" "Really?" Lu Huiqing felt a little surprised in his heavy heart.  In other words, it¡¯s a mixed blessing!  Li Ding said: "Yes, Su Shi admitted that he meant to satirize and oppose the reform, but he never mentioned anything about contempt for the court and disrespect for the king!" "Is that still considered a move?" Lu Huiqing said coldly: "These things are  It's obvious, it doesn't hurt. Nowadays, the officials are so fierce in their opposition. If there is no real evidence, how can we convince the public? " Shu Quan is completely a junior and is a little embarrassed by Lu Huiqing's strength.  Lian Lian smiled apologetically and said, "Yes, yes, although he did not plead guilty, Su Zizhan revealed several related persons." "Oh?" Lu Huiqing frowned slightly. The development of the case was somewhat out of control, and the people involved were getting more and more involved.  Come more and more.  Although it can attack some political opponents and frighten people's hearts, in the future, my group will be able to occupy a place in the Great Song Dynasty.  But Lu Huiqing also knows that the more people involved, the more troublesome it will be to deal with it in the end.  This is something that has aroused public outrage, as evidenced by the recent strong backlash from scholar-officials.  What I'm most afraid of is that many people will be implicated.  There is a situation where the law fails to hold the public accountable.  So, the current situation.  Su Shi confessed to more people, which may not be a good thing!  However, there are always exceptions to everything. Although Lu Huiqing felt unhappy, she still read Su Shi's testimony as she pleased.  When he saw the word "Han Qi" on the list, Lu Huiqing's eyes suddenly lit up.  Su Shi¡¯s matter actually involves Han Qi, what a surprise!  Lu Huiqing took a look, then asked Li Ding and Shu Dan carefully, and got a lot of information.  For example, Su Shi's younger brother Su Che once wrote an article "A Letter to the Privy Councilor Han Taiwei", Han Taiwei Han Qi also!  After Su Shi passed the imperial examination, Han Qi admired him very much. Emperor Yingzong once wanted to re-appoint Su Shi and directly promote Xiu Shizhu. Han Qi persuaded him: "Su Shi's talents are far-reaching and outstanding, and he should naturally take on great responsibilities in the future. To be in the imperial court  Cultivate him so that all the scholars in the world respect him, admire him, and want the imperial court to use him, and then call him to be used, and then no one will have any objection to him. Now that he is suddenly being used again, the scholars in the world may not think it is right.  It was just enough to make him suffer. "Han Qi's suggestion at that time prevented Su Shi from being criticized in one step, and was of great benefit to his gradual development.  So much so that Su Shi himself said with emotion: "Han Gong can be said to love and protect people with virtue." For this reason, he wrote a poem to Han Qi, complimenting him and comparing him to the ancient Yi Yin and Zhou Gong who were famous ministers.  Hehe, although it is just a general compliment, it has special meaning when it falls into the hands of the censor.  You can use a poem to implicate Sima Guang, why can't you implicate Han Qi?  ¡°If he is involved in this matter, he will definitely be punished. Given the suspicious character of the officials, I don¡¯t know how they will treat him.  The original doubts in my heart will become more and more intense, so can Han Qi still become the prime minister?  Anyway, the news has not been announced yet, so it is not surprising to make a substitution. At the same time, it can also be left out.?My own suspicion, why not do it?  For Lu Huiqing, this was the last counterattack. How could he miss the opportunity to prevent Han Qi from becoming prime minister?  Having made up his mind, Lu Huiqing decided to put it into action immediately, so he did not care about the remaining names on the list.  I have never noticed that these people are inextricably related to the noble family and the six ministers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Su Shi¡¯s case is in  As the situation continued to ferment, the response from the scholar-bureaucrat class became increasingly intense.  Many people know that behind Su Shi¡¯s case was the game between the officials and the King of Qin.  But they could not stay out of the matter. If the tradition of not killing scholar-bureaucrats was broken, there would undoubtedly be very serious consequences.  Who will dare to speak up in the future?  Who dares to tell the truth?  If you are not careful, you will be caught by political opponents and framed at will. It is easy to lose your reputation, but the worst is to destroy your family.  The literati of the Song Dynasty had character. They valued the learning of sages and spoke uprightly.  They despise and cannot tolerate literary inquisition.  It has to be said that Lu Huiqing chose a very good and effective way to put Qin King Zhao Zhao into a very bad situation.  The goal was achieved, but it also caused a lot of trouble for itself and touched the bottom line of the scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty, which he had not expected.  It is also possible that it is difficult for a villain to understand the magnanimous mentality of a gentleman.  After Wu Chong, the prime minister and the envoy of Xuanfu on Hebei Road, another heavyweight came forward. The Empress Dowager Cao publicly said: "In the past, Renzong Ce's virtuous man returned. He was very happy and said: 'I am now the prime minister of Taiping for my descendants.  "Two people, Gai Shi and Zhe, can they be killed?" Su Shi was a person whom Emperor Renzong had publicly praised and believed to be a prime minister. Such a person would fool the court and despise the king?  The subtext is asking, is there something wrong with Emperor Renzong's vision, or has Yushitai wronged a good person?  The noble status of Emperor Renzong and the Empress Dowager makes this sentence particularly weighty.  For a time, Yushitai was under great pressure.  It's not surprising that there is pressure. This matter is too important, so Lu Huiqing is willing to withstand the pressure, and is even willing to go all the way to the dark side.  To the Empress Dowager¡¯s question, their answer was that the fault lay with Su Shi.  It was Su Shi who ignored Emperor Renzong's trust and expectations, became arrogant, arrogant and made mistakes.  Official Zhao Xu was naturally non-committal. No matter what Cao said, he would not accept it, no matter how credible it was.  In addition to the fact that Queen Mother Cao is a fan of Su Shi, more importantly, she will definitely be partial to help Zhao Zhao.  Zhao Xu knew very well that the Empress Dowager was no longer the imperial grandmother who loved him.  Now she was afraid that her "son" was the only one in her heart, and she wanted to help her son torture her grandson to death.  Zhao Xu has many complaints against Cao. Can you listen to what he says?  Therefore, I would pretend not to hear many things, deal with them casually, and then leave all the following matters to Yushitai.  If someone pretends to be a bad person, then you should turn into a bad person and be a fair person.  What the Empress Dowager Cao said can be ignored for the time being, but the other person cannot ignore it.  Wang Shennai was an important figure in the case. He had a close relationship with Su Shi and secretly informed Su Shi. Such a person is a typical example and must be dealt with severely.  But Wang Shen also has another identity, the consort of Zhao Baoan, the eldest princess of Shu!  Although the relationship between the couple was not good, Wang Shen deliberately treated the princess coldly, even sleeping in flowers and sleeping in willows to raise other housewives.  Zhao Baoan knew everything, and she had cried and made trouble before. After exhausting all kinds of methods, Wang Shen's attitude towards her began to gradually improve.  It¡¯s good to have hope!  Zhao Baoan firmly believes that he is tender and considerate, and one day he will completely influence the prince-in-law.  It is really not easy for the eldest princess, the direct daughter of the Queen Mother, to be aggrieved to this extent. This shows how deep Zhao Baoan's feelings for Wang Shen are.  Now that the prince-in-law is involved in Su Shi's case, Zhao Baoan naturally knows the emperor's purpose and how seriously he attaches importance to it.  She had no objection to dealing with King Qin, but she could not involve her husband.  But now the Yushitai is acting aggressively, not caring about the identity of Wang Shen's consort, and even going to the door to summon him.  Zhao Baoan was wondering whether her husband would have arrested Wutai if he had not stopped them as the eldest princess.  She believed that the emperor must have known about this situation but did not stop it.  Does he not care about his biological sister so much?  For the sake of his so-called big event, would he even sacrifice the happiness of his brother-in-law and sister?  In the past, people always said that the emperor's brother was cold and cold, but she didn't feel it, but now she felt it deeply.  Zhao Baoan originally wanted to beg the emperor's brother Zhao Xu, but he was afraid that he would be inconspicuous. After much deliberation, he decided to beg his mother Gao Taotao to come forward.  The emperor may not care about the relationship between brother and sister, but what about the relationship between mother and son?  What about the most basic filial piety for a son of man?  When he saw his daughter coming, he spoke naturally about her purpose and said: "YouDon't worry, my mother will think of a comprehensive solution to the matter of the consort.  Just one thing, you should warn him not to mix with random people in the future.  "    "yes!  "With the mother's promise, Zhao Baoan felt more relieved. The daughter was relieved, but Gao Taotao became more and more uneasy. More and more people were involved in the Wutai Shi case, which became more and more difficult. Especially after receiving the news, Han  Qi was also involved, and Gao Taotao could no longer sit still! (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 664: The Heart of Attacking the Son

    In Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Xu was reading the memorial sent by Li Ding, the censor Zhongcheng.  This is a progress report on Su Shi's case. Su Shi admitted that he was satirizing the reform, but he did not admit that he was contemptuous of the court. This result is not very ideal.  Facing the strong backlash from the ministers, Zhao Xu hoped to have conclusive evidence.  Then involve Zhao Zhao and use gentle means to resolve this threat.  He never thought about whether he would force Zhao Zhao to jump over the wall, and the ideas in his mind were in an ideal state for the time being.  "However, Zhao Zhao was not involved, but many ministers were shot while lying down.  Zhao Xu was surprised when he saw Li Ding's memorial. How could there be so many people related to Su Shi's case?  At first he was not willing to believe it, but Li Ding had notes at the end.  What is the relationship between someone and Su Shi, and what kind of contact there is between a certain year, a certain month and a certain day.  As for the sources, some are the investigation results of Yushitai, and some are Su Shi's voluntary confessions.  Roughly speaking, there were as many as sixty or seventy people, many of whom were ministers of the current dynasty or people with prominent family backgrounds.  Zhao Xu was shocked. Do these people, like Su Shi, deliberately favor King Qin?  For a moment, suspicion came to mind.  But after calming down for a while, he felt that this would not be the case, but Zhao Xu looked at the list with trepidation, suspecting that as long as he planted it, it would continue to grow wildly.  How can we reuse these people in the future?  Can you still trust them?  Zhao Xu felt very uncomfortable.  In the past two years, he has been tortured to the point of being somewhat neurotic and extremely sensitive.  Sima Guang and Wang Shen were all on the list, and Zhao Xu later discovered Han Qi's name.  Is it possible that Han Qi also has a problem?  This is the person that my mother strongly recommended to be the prime minister.  Entrusted with important tasks.  If Han Qi and Su Shi.  Then he had an unclear relationship with King Qin.  Then Although Han Jun's death was related to Zhao Zhao, why didn't it have anything to do with him?  It's hard to say who Han Qi hates more.  What's more, after all, they are just nephews, not sons. Whether there is really a sworn hatred between them is unknown.  Does Han Qi still dare to use it with confidence?  ??Also, the top priority is how to deal with Su Shi?  Now it is impossible to kill.  Don¡¯t let it go, it¡¯s a very difficult question!  When Lu Huiqing and others did this, didn't they consider the consequences and corresponding countermeasures?  Zhao Xu's initial joy has faded, replaced by boredom and resentment!  The reaction of hundreds of officials is really too great. In the end, this matter will definitely require a respectful petition for the Holy Judgment.  How to decide?  Wang Gui took a line from Su Shi's poem, "The root reaches the nine springs without a trace, and only the dragon knows it when the weather is cold." He said with clear words: "The dragon is a flying divine creature, how can it be underground? This is a curse on the official family.  Su Shi has a disobedient heart and should be severely punished! "Curse the king to destroy the nine tribes.  Wang Gui clearly wanted to put Su Shi to death.  Zhang Dun, who came back from Xihe Road to report on his work, felt very contemptuous. They were both from Sichuan, but they could be so cruel to fellow countrymen behind their backs. It was simply Su Shi and he were friends in the same year, and they had worked together in the northwest for a long time.  Is there any reason to sit back and ignore it?  Zhang Dun said: "Your Majesty, dragons are not only found in the sky, nor do they only refer to kings. Zhuge Kongming is known as the Wolong, and the Xun clan of Yingchuan in the late Han Dynasty is known as having eight dragons Su Shi's poem is just a poem about cypress trees. Please understand it clearly.  !" Zhang Dun said something fair and meant to help the officials. If this continues, the situation will get worse and worse, and it will be difficult to end.  But the sensitive Zhao Xu suddenly had doubts, and Zhang Dun actually interceded for Su Shi as soon as he opened his mouth.  He had just returned from the northwest and asked him to inquire about information and find ways to cultivate strength, but he found almost nothing.  It's okay to be incompetent. What I'm afraid of is that he will be instigated by the King of Qin.  I heard that when he was in the northwest, he was personally accompanied by Su Shi to appease the Qiang people. Could it be possible between them Zhao Xu was driven crazy, and he was so neurotic that everyone seemed to have a problem.  Ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, are there any others available?  Wang Gui and Zhang Dun left with a wave of their hands. Zhao Xu was completely speechless with a list in his hand.  "Does the official want to punish everyone?" After a long time, the empress dowager's eloquent voice broke the dead silence in Chui Gong Hall.  "Empress" "Stop it, it's enough!" Zhao Xu asked doubtfully: "Is this the end of it? We mobilized troops to arrest Su Shi and made such a big fuss. What will the ministers think if we give up easily?  "If you stop now, the ministers will only praise the officials for their sage and virtue!" "Isn't it true?" Gao Taotao asked, "If this continues, all civil and military officials will be implicated?"  How will it end then? Will everyone be held accountable, or will the law not punish everyone?Let it go.  " "This" "Now, before the situation gets out of hand, control it quickly so that it doesn't become a farce!  "Gao Taotao said: "Only the key people will be held accountable, and they will be held accountable as appropriate.  "But over there in Chang'an" At this moment, delaying for a long time is not good, nor is it good to solve it quickly. Zhao Xu just wants to wait for Zhao Zhao to make a move, and then look for opportunities to deal with it. Gao Taotao said coldly: "Over there in Chang'an?"  Throwing Su Shi to Bianjing was his trick.  I had already heard about it when I came here. He publicly stated that if Su Shi is really convicted, he must be severely punished, and anyone related to him must also be held accountable. Can you see how ruthless he is?  " "I heard that Su Shi confessed to some people" "There is Han Qi, right?  "    "yes!  " "No matter who Su Shi accuses, will he be punished?  "Gao Taotao asked another question that Zhao Xu didn't know how to answer. Gao Taotao continued: "What if Su Shi bites other people randomly?  When the time comes, only Su Shi will be sacrificed in Chang'an. How much do you have to lose?  Is it possible to kill all the high-ranking officials in Bianjing?  Wang Shen is your brother-in-law after all, Sima Guang is a veteran of three dynasties, and Han Qi is of great use. How can these people betray you so easily?  Do you think it¡¯s appropriate to accuse them because of a poem?  " "So, he did it on purpose" Gao Tao said: "Yes, he deliberately threw Su Shi to you, used your hands to kill people, and provoked the dissatisfaction of civil servants and officials, creating chaos, so as to fish in troubled waters!  " "If that's the case" Zhao Xu murmured to himself, feeling that his chest was unusually tight and his breathing was a little unsmooth. Gao Taotao didn't notice anything strange about his son, and continued: "Those people like Lu Huiqing and Li Ding should do it.  Small things are fine, but for big things, they are short-sighted and only focus on petty profits and use despicable methods. Sooner or later, they will miss the big things.  After this incident, you must have understood who is the available talent and who can turn the tide.  " Zhao Xu listened quietly. In the end, he grasped the edge of the throne tightly with both hands, and his face turned red. Gao Taotao didn't hear the eldest son's response. He looked back, was startled, and asked hurriedly: "  Zhongzhen, what's wrong with you?  " Zhao Xu did not speak, but spat out a mouthful of blood in reply, and then fell from the throne and fell unconscious! "Zhong Zhen!  Gao Taotao exclaimed and shouted: "Send to the imperial doctor quickly!"  " Xiao Hai, who was waiting on the side, took the order and rushed out immediately (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 665: Is the princess capable of using her wonderful hands?

    Zhao Xu has been in a coma for three days, and the entire palace is in a state of gloom!  The Empress Dowager Gao Taotao personally sat in the Chui Gong Hall and served Zhao Xu personally. The imperial doctors knelt aside and were submissive and did not dare to show their anger.  "Tell me, what's wrong with the official family? Why haven't you woke up yet?" Gao Taotao's eyes were cold and full of anger.  The person lying on the hospital bed was her biological son after all. As a mother, how could she not feel distressed?  At the same time, he was more worried. The emperor had been in a coma for many days, which was very scary.  You know, in the era of feudal emperors, the emperor's safety was directly related to the stability of the country.  The imperial doctors were so frightened that no one dared to say anything first. The imperial hospital judged that Li Huichun had no choice but to report back: "Back to the Queen Mother, since the official family succeeded to the throne, the government has been busy, eating late at night, sleeping early and sleeping early, so I am tired. This  In a year or two, the body is often in a state of deficiencies. If you take care of it carefully and take care of it slowly, you can recover. However the officials have taken some tonic medicine, which is quite effective for a while, but over time, it will make the body weak.  He is even more weak. In addition, the official has been depressed recently and has stagnation of liver energy. He is consumed by thoughts and worries. His blood vessels are weak and his blood is not flowing smoothly, so he is sleeping without waking up. " Gao Taotao's expression is solemn, as his natural way son said.  What are you doing all day and night? He asked in a low voice: "If the official is ill, why don't you tell me as soon as possible? Why doesn't the imperial doctor take good care of it and instead uses tiger and wolf medicine? Who has been diagnosing the pulse of the official recently?" "  Yes, Imperial Physician Zhou and Imperial Physician He! ""The imperial physician misdiagnosed, abused medicine and stone, and delayed the official's illness. He is guilty of the crime and must be punished immediately!" Gao Taotao's cold voice echoed in the hall, making people shudder.  The two imperial doctors were immediately frightened. They knelt down in front of Gao Taotao and said in a trembling voice: "The Queen Mother spares her life. This is what the officials ask for. We are just following orders" "Pull it down!" How could Gao Taotao allow them to tell the difference?  My son is sick.  Using the medicine of tiger and wolf, hiding it from herself, how could she not know it?  I just didn't expect the condition to be so serious.  If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have cared about the bond between mother and son, the relationship between siblings, and personally intervened.  Unfortunately, it's too late.  Regret.  For the current plan, we can only kill two imperial doctors to block Youyou's mouth.  The two imperial doctors were dragged away by the guards, and the wailing sound gradually faded away. Gao Taotao looked at his son who was still unconscious on the bed, worried and almost crying.  But he finally endured it.  The emperor was seriously ill, and she, the queen mother, was needed to stabilize him both inside and outside the palace.  At this time, you must be strong.  "When will the officials wake up?" Li Huichun hesitated and said: "Back to the Queen Mother, II dare not say for sure." Gao Taotao asked coldly: "Don't you claim to be a master of rejuvenation? Isn't there a way to treat it?  "Your Majesty, I'm sorry, I'm incompetent!" "Is the entire hospital helpless?" Gao Taotao's expression became colder, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, which was a bitter self-mockery.  "Go back to the Queen Motherthere is a personmaybe there is a way to save the official family!" After a long time.  Li Huichun hesitated and whispered.  "Who?" Gao Taotao asked immediately. Even Queen Xiang, who was sitting on the bedside, turned around, her eyes as red and swollen as walnuts full of anticipation.  "Princess Qin!" Li Huichun whispered: "The princess studied under Zhu Yaolang, who is known as a miracle doctor. She is an orpiment sage. Wang Xianggong No, Wang Anshi's son Wang An has been suffering from a terminal illness for a long time. It is Princess Qin.  Take action. Rejuvenate with a wonderful hand, bring the dead back to life!" Gao Taotao was silent. Li Huichun was right. Chai Minyan's superb medical skills might really save his son.  But once Chai Minyan comes, the eldest son's condition will be made known to the world, especially Zhao Zhao of Chang'an.  She has ordered Di Yong to strengthen air security.  It was announced to the outside world that the official family was just suffering from the cold and had to stay away from court for a few days, fearing that the news would be leaked and cause turmoil.  The emperor is seriously ill.  If the temple is shaken, King Qin will definitely seize the opportunity.  Wouldn't it be even more dangerous if he was allowed to know himself and the enemy again and wait for the opportunity to act?  Gao Taotao did not dare to be rash and said calmly: "You try to find a way to revive the official family as soon as possible." Li Huichun could probably think of the reason and did not dare to say more. He could only bear the heavy pressure and obey the order.  After diagnosing the pulse, the doctors left to prepare the medicine.  He walked over to the queen, stood beside his mother-in-law, and watched quietly. Although he didn't say anything, Gao Taotao already understood.  "Do you want Chai Minyan to come and treat Zhong Zhen?" "Yes, the official is in a coma and the imperial doctor is helpless. My aunt has superb medical skills and may be able to save her!" Empress Xiang's tone was very calm. She knew that the decision-making power was in the hands of her mother-in-law, and she also knew  There's a lot involved.  But in her heart, she only cares about her husband's health and safety, and nothing else!  Gao Taotao also looked at Queen Xiang quietly. She knew that her daughter-in-law might not be that far away.He is very knowledgeable, but his affection for his son is sincere. What can he say?  "I will consider it for my mother's sake!" Gao Taotao said softly: "You have worked hard these days, go back and have a rest before coming back!" "Yes!" Queen Xiang looked back at her husband on the bed, turned around and left quietly.  Gao Taotao looked at his daughter-in-law turning her head three times and thought to herself: Zhong Zhen, why are you doing this?  If you don¡¯t trust your mother¡¯s advice, don¡¯t you trust your wife who loves you wholeheartedly?  Maybe this is the sadness of the royal family. If there was more trust, why would it be like this!  "Go and tell Di Yong to secretly bring Han Qi to Chui Gong Hall for an audience!" "Yes!" Xiao Hai hurriedly rushed to deliver the order.  Han Qi came quickly, and Di Yong¡¯s work efficiency is still very high!  "Old minister, meet the Queen Mother!" Han Qi was slightly surprised to see the Queen Mother instead of the Emperor in the Chui Gong Hall.  "Mr. Han, you are back!" Gao Tao said straight to the point: "On behalf of the official family, I apologize to Mr. Han for what happened to your nephew." "The Empress Dowager's words are serious, and I don't dare to take them seriously!" Han Qi said: "My nephew violated the national law and he deserves the blame.  , not to mentionhe died" Han Qi did not continue, but the meaning was already very clear.  Zhao Xu did let down those ministers of the Yingzong Conglong that day, and Han Qi still had some complaints in his heart.  But the direct enemy is Zhao Zhao after all. Although Zhao Xu is the mastermind behind the scenes, it seems that he is also a pitiful person.  Han Qi felt that Zhao Zhao had known his identity for a long time, and then used the emperor's power to attack the enemy, causing Zhao Xu to destroy the Great Wall.  King Qin is so scheming!  Mr. Han has been plotting against others his whole life, how can he allow himself to be plotted against?  He was willing to come to Bianjing not only to be on the same side as Zhao Xu and his son, but also to save his reputation and family, and also to vent his anger.  How can you be played by the King of Qin while applauding?  Naturally, he had to retaliate and let him know how powerful Han was.  Gao Taotao was very satisfied with Han Qi's attitude and said, "Thank you, Mr. Han, but the current situation is really not good!" "What?" "Follow me!" Gao Taotao directly led Han Qi into the back hall of Chuigong Hall. Han Qi  Seeing Zhao Xu on the sick bed, he remembered that the official family had not gone to court for several days.  "It's been three days, and the official has been unconscious!" Gao Tao sighed, which contained too much worry.  Han Qi pondered for a moment and asked, "What did the imperial doctor say?" "As long as the official can wake up, he can be treated slowly, but how to wake up the official, the imperial doctor is helpless!" Gao Taotao pondered for a moment and said, "Princess Qin is  The Holy Hand of Orpis may be able to save the official family, but I can't make up my mind. I wonder what Mr. Han thinks? " "This" Han Qi was scheming and understood the reason in an instant. It was really difficult to make a decision. After pondering for a moment, he asked.  : "Can the news be leaked?" "Only tell the outside world that the official is ill. As for the coma, only the palace knows about it." "What about Qingshou Palace?" Han Qi knew very well that King Qin's biggest eyes and ears in the palace were the Queen Mother.  Empress Dowager Cao.  Gao Taotao smiled bitterly and said: "I tried my best to hide it, but I'm afraid that as time goes by After all, paper can't contain the fire!" "As time goes by, not only the Qingshou Palace, but also the officials and family members have not shown up for a long time, I'm afraid that the government and the public will also become suspicious.  " "What do you mean, Mr. Han, agree?" Gao Taotao looked at Han Qi with a complicated expression. He couldn't tell whether he was surprised or confused.  "Princess Qin is here, so Chang'an must know the official's illness well. After all, the princess cannot be detained in the palace, and the Queen Mother will definitely protect her." Han Qi said: "If we don't invite her, Chang'an will  I can only guess and be somewhat wary; it¡¯s just that it¡¯s hard to determine when the officials will wake up, and things may change over time!¡± ¡°What should I do in Mr. Han¡¯s opinion?¡± Gao Taotao said in a deep voice, knowing that Han Qi must be worried.  : "In the past, the late emperor inherited a great treasure. Thanks to your great support, now it is about the safety of the official family. Please do not worry about it as before, Mr. Han. Later, I will preside over it in the name of the official family and you as the bachelor of Jixian Palace.  "Zhengshitang, the officials have agreed to this before." "In one sentence, I will give you the position of prime minister and do your best to protect my son's position!"  Han Qi pondered for a moment and said in a solemn tone: "How can I be so virtuous as to be respected by the Queen Mother and the officials? I should be ashamed of myself. I have a few words to ask the Queen Mother to forgive me for the crime of disrespect!" "But it doesn't matter!" Han Qi said.  Agreeing, Gao Taotao felt a little relieved. As for the so-called disrespect, he didn't take it seriously.  "Should the Queen Mother first consider the consequences of Princess Qin's diagnosis and treatment for the officials?" Gao Taotao frowned and asked, "How do you say this?" &nbsp; "It will be good if it is cured, but what if Princess Qin takes this opportunity to murder the official family?" When he said this, Han Qi's eyes became a little cold.  "Conspiracy? It's not possible!" Gao Taotao had never thought about this problem. With the help of the imperial doctor, what small tricks could Chai Minyan do even if he had superb medical skills?  "What if it does? Or can't it be cured?" Gao Taotao suddenly understood and said: "This matter" She didn't dare to think about it anymore. Han Qi's meaning was very clear. He had never thought about this issue before.  , could it be that Gao Taotao's eyes fell on the sick bed, could his son just leave like this?  "I'm sorry for your treason. You should plan everything in advance just in case, especially" Han Qi glanced at the palace maid in the palace and stopped talking.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 666: Meeting to Establish a Crown Prince

    Gao Taotao stepped back and fell into silence when Han Qi said the word "establish the crown prince".  The emperor was seriously ill and in a coma. To be on the safe side, he should establish a prince as soon as possible, otherwise the country's foundation would be easily shaken.  Especially in the current situation, Zhao Xu has not established a crown prince. If he dies, who will sit on the throne?  She, the empress dowager, has the right to speak, the empress dowager also has the right to speak, and the clan and ministers also have the right to participate.  The worst case scenario is that there will be a public recommendation. As the biological son of Emperor Renzong, King Zhao Zhao of Qin is young and promising, has high prestige, and is fully qualified to aspire to the throne.  In this way, he would have the reason and opportunity to directly and openly seize the throne.  This is a situation that Gao Taotao is unwilling and cannot allow.  Therefore, Han Qi¡¯s suggestion is very pertinent, and savings must be established as soon as possible.  Once the crown prince is established, King Qin's seizure of power will be illegal and will not be recognized by the government and the public, nor supported by the people.  But who should be appointed as the crown prince?  Zhao Xu had four sons, but they were all young, with the eldest being only over two years old.  Master Shao Guo Xin, let alone talk about it, in this era, the death rate of two-year-old children is very high.  The country has no long-term monarch, the world is uneasy, and it is difficult to stabilize the situation. I am afraid that even the subjects of the Song Dynasty will find it difficult to accept. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Beside the succession from father to son, there also be succession from elder brother to younger brother, like how Taizu passed the throne to Taizong.  Then the most suitable candidate should be the second son Yang Wang Zhao Hao!  Thinking of this, Gao Taotao's eyes fell on the unconscious eldest son. Can he accept such a result?  "But the princes are young, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to establish a crown prince now!" Hearing Gao Taotao's answer, how could Han Qi not understand the Empress Dowager's thoughts? He shouldn't have said more about such things.  But now at this critical juncture, and the Queen Mother is so trusting, I can only lie.  "Queen Mother, the crown prince is not the only prince!" "What Mr. Han means is" "The identity of the prince of a country is uncertain, usually he is the crown prince, but there are exceptions. In the past, Li Jingsui was the crown prince in the Southern Tang Dynasty, and Yelu Chongyuan was the emperor in the Liao Dynasty.  Uncle. This matter needs to be decided by the Queen Mother and the officials." Han Qi paused and said softly: "If the officials remain unconscious, the Queen Mother may make the decision!" Gao Taotao just responded.  After all, he is cunning, but his words have already made his meaning very clear.  I'm afraid he doesn't agree with the appointment of a two or three-year-old child as the prince. If the emperor's health is fine, it doesn't matter.  Just cultivate it slowly.  But Zhao Xu¡¯s current situation, to put it bluntly, feels like he may die at any time. How can a young Huangkou boy convince the public as the crown prince?  As for the emperor's uncle, should Zhao Zhao be directly appointed as the crown prince?  is it possible?  Obviously, the most suitable candidate can only be the second son Zhao Hao.  It is the safest thing to have a brother and a brother.  Can only the eldest son agree?  If his health gradually improves, will the second son be safe?  Although Han Qi expressed it euphemistically, he could first establish King Yang as the crown prince.  If the official family is in good health, the princes gradually grow up, and the crown prince changes hands, it will be easy.  Is it that easy?  Gao Taotao still felt a little worried.  Throughout the dynasties, the crown prince changed.  It is easy for the country to be shaken and changes to occur, but it is rare for it to be safe and smooth.  Can the second son voluntarily give up his position as crown prince in the future?  Even if he gives up, with the eldest son's suspicious character, can he rest assured?  The last thing Gao Taotao wants to see is fratricide.  It is best to discuss this matter with the eldest son Zhao Xu. If you can get his understanding and support, everyone will be happy.  But he was unconscious for a long time.  If this situation continues, then we can only do what Han Qi wants.  Gao Taotao finally agreed, at least he was already making preparations in his heart.  Han Qi continued: "In this way, Princess Qin had the motive to deliberately murder the official when she diagnosed the disease. If she makes good use of it, the effect may be better." "That's right. If the official is not awake at noon, then  Just go and ask Chai Minyan!" Gao Taotao couldn't wait any longer. Some things must be decided early.  The empress dowager, the most powerful person in the world, was talking to the prime minister who held all the power in the government.  He didn't notice that Emperor Zhao Xu moved his fingers slightly on the bed.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Just in case, huh, what else can I do besides establishing a reserve?" Zhao Zhao made a decision in Chang'an City  Same speculation.  Although Gao Taotao stepped back in time, the previous conversation was still leaked. Judging from the "context" and Han Qi's tone, it is easy to make inferences.  "In setting up the Crown Prince, Han Qi wants to test His Highness's will on establishing the Crown Prince. If Your Highness does not object, then the Crown Prince will have the legal inheritance rights in the future If he objects" Li Cheng shook his head and said: "Objection will be more difficult!  "Han Qi is indeed Han Qi. He will give me problems as soon as he comes up!" Zhao Zhao said: "Who will be appointed as the crown prince?"Zi or Zhao Hao?  " "If Zhao Xu dies immediately, it must be Zhao Hao, and Gao Taotao will definitely be happy for his second son to be the emperor. She is still the legitimate empress dowager, and her treatment and sense of accomplishment are probably better than those of Empress Dowager Dou of the Han Dynasty.  "Li Cheng laughed loudly. He was also a scholar, so he naturally understood the reason. "What about Zhao Xu?  Who does he hope to establish?  "When Zhao Zhao asked this, Li Cheng's eyebrows suddenly moved, as if he had some realization. "Zhao Xu has always been suspicious and afraid of his own younger brother. How can he easily make Zhao Hao the crown prince?  Zhao Xu was in such a hurry and did not hesitate to stretch his body to give birth to four sons. Why?  How could he be willing to waste his efforts?  " "Haha, yes, Zhao Xu definitely doesn't want to!  " Di Qing, who had been silent, said: "What needs to be careful now is the princess. When the princess goes for diagnosis, it is easy for Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao to make a fuss.  " "Gao Taotao is willing to let the princess have a pulse diagnosis?  "Li Cheng was very puzzled. It was too late to cover up Zhao Xu's condition, so why would it be made public? Especially to guard against the Prince of Qin's Palace! Di Qing said in a deep voice: "Don't think that going is a good thing. Of course, you can know yourself and the enemy.  But what should I do if it cannot be cured, or if something goes wrong in the process?  "How is it possible? The princess has superb medical skills and rejuvenation. It's impossible" Li Cheng said halfway, and when he realized what he was saying, he was stunned. Zhao Zhao was also livid, so it was okay to deal with him. If his wife and children were harmed because of this, then  Unforgivable, this is a situation that he will not allow. It seems that it is time to speed up. If Zhao Xu's body is a variable, it will be troublesome if the throne has been passed down to the collateral clan for three generations.  , it will not be easy for him to seize the throne again, at least the legal rationality and the attitude of the subjects will change. Therefore, no matter what, no one except Zhao Xu can sit on the throne again! How to preserve Chai Minyan and establish the throne?  How to deal with it? It¡¯s really troublesome! Chai Minyan¡¯s medical skills are well known throughout the country. If the Empress Dowager really proposed, she would not be able to refuse. The patient is too special and the doctor¡¯s responsibility must be cleared before entering the ward Zhao Zhao was worried, but Bian Jing was worried.  The news came that Zhao Xu had woken up. God helped me. In this way, Chai Minyan did not have to go to Chui Gong Hall for consultation. As for the other thing, Li Cheng said: "Now that the official is awake.  , then the matter of establishing a reserve will probably be shelved!  " Di Qing said: "The emperor must be seriously ill and in a coma, and the idea of ??early establishment of the country will definitely become popular. Emperor Renzong encountered such a situation in the past.  However, Zhao Xu would most likely refuse and leave the matter alone in the end!  " "Then we won't let him live in peace. The establishment of a crown prince is a major matter for the country. How can we just let it go?  "Zhao Zhao winked at Di Qing and Li Cheng and smiled meaningfully. PS: Sorry, I haven't been in the best mood recently, so I haven't written much. Sorry. I will be back to normal later in the month!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 667: Who will inherit the throne?

    After being in a coma for three and a half days, Zhao Xu woke up!  Queen Xiang cried with joy, tears streaming down her face, Gao Taotao. Her hanging heart was temporarily relieved, but soon it was filled with worry.  While her son was in a coma, she handled several matters in the name of the emperor.  The first one is Su Shi¡¯s case. Su Shi was found to have slandered the reform, said inappropriate words, and was frivolous and inappropriate; but the charges of fooling the court and disrespecting the king were exaggerated.  The officials felt that he was a great talent of the country, and both Renzong and Yingzong praised him, so they forgave his inappropriate behavior.  It would not be possible to exterminate the nine clans by decapitation and exile, but punishment is still necessary.  According to an imperial edict, Su Shi was directly demoted from Feng/Xiangzhizhou to Huangzhou regiment training envoy.  As for the many officials involved, they only gave a few words of admonishment and then symbolically fined them a few kilograms of red copper.  As the news spread, the rising dissatisfaction in the court gradually subsided.  The scholar-bureaucrats felt at ease. Although Su Shi still suffered unreasonable disasters and was demoted to Huangzhou, he was not convicted of a serious crime after all.  The government's tradition of not killing scholar-officials has not been broken, and the terrible situation of literary prison has never appeared.  The bottom line has not been breached, so the scholar-bureaucrats have no objections, but there are still many people who are dissatisfied and disappointed.  Is this just a performance by a group of clowns at Yushitai?  The heart of a person with a little insight is like a clear mirror.  The only ones who are disappointed are Lu Huiqing, Li Ding, Shu Quan and others. How could this be?  The officials didn't punish Su Shi severely, so they just let it go?  In Lu Huiqing's view, even if he is not punished as soon as possible, he will continue to be detained and wait for Chang'an's reaction, hoping to find some loopholes.  How could it never end like this, demoted?  Is this also called punishment?  What's the matter?  Lu Huiqing did not expect that this was just the beginning, and that there would be greater disappointment later.  The official imperial edict was issued to Zhongshu Province, and Han Qi was appointed as the bachelor of Jixian Palace, and the affairs of Zhongshu were settled.  When the news came out, there was an uproar.  After Wu Chong went to Daming Mansion, the position of prime minister would inevitably change.  There are also various speculations from the government and the opposition.  But no one expected that it would be Han Qi. He actually came back without any news beforehand. It was really a surprise.  ¡°But thinking about Han Qi¡¯s qualifications, I have nothing to say.  A veteran of the three dynasties, Emperor Renzong was the prime minister when he was in power and was fully qualified.  Have the ability to enter the political hall.  But why did the officials suddenly use Han Qi?  Has the grudge against Daming Mansion in the past been wiped out?  Thinking again about the experiences of Wen Yanbo, Wang Anshi and other important ministers, the official's actions will inevitably make people think wildly.  Lu Huiqing was the most unwilling. The position of prime minister she had wholeheartedly sought was lost to another family. She was not willing to accept it.  He was also very curious, as he had clearly linked Han Qi to the Su Shi case.  Why are the officials not suspicious at all?  Are you still entrusted with important responsibilities?  This is obviously against common sense!  But soon, a piece of news spread from the palace confinement that the official was ill and was in a coma for several days.  From this point of view, it should be the Queen Mother's handiwork to make Han Qi the prime minister!  ¡°Oh, you are so unlucky. How could you encounter such bad luck at such a critical time?  He wanted to try harder.  To shake Han Qi's legitimacy as prime minister, unfortunately, before taking action, another trend arose in the Song Dynasty.  Please tell me to be the governor!  One day after Zhao Xu recovered, he went to court. The minister of the Ministry of Rites came up and said: "I heard that the dragon body of the official was unwell, and he was once in a coma and could not see the court. I was very worried and asked the official to take care of the dragon body. I also asked the official to take care of the dragon body."  Establish the foundation of the country as soon as possible to protect the inheritance of the Song Dynasty from generation to generation." Then three provinces and six divisions.  At the Yushitai, the royal family members and even local officials sent petitions one after another to establish the crown prince as early as possible.  There is a precedent for such a thing. In the first year of Jiayou's reign, Song Renzong suddenly fainted and foamed at the mouth.  Unconsciousness.  At that time, the Song Dynasty had not established a crown prince, but many ministers were anxious.  Fortunately, Song Renzong later recovered, and officials immediately came to remonstrate with him.  Please ask the officials to establish a reserve.  The situation of today's official family is similar to that of Emperor Renzong in the past. Although he has sons, they are all infants, which is still worrying.  Therefore, it is reasonable for hundreds of officials to come in to advise and establish the crown prince.  Zhao Xu was naturally upset. It was not like he didn¡¯t understand the situation. At first, he pretended not to know and wanted to get over it.  However, the officials were resolute, and the memorials were sent to the imperial court like snowflakes.  Above the court, several officials made repeated appeals.  Some people even stopped Prime Minister Han Qi's sedan chair in the street and asked the Prime Minister, the leader of the officials, to advise the officials and their families to establish a national foundation as soon as possible.  It¡¯s definitely not possible to deal with it, Zhao Xu wanted to refuse.  If he is in good health, he can also use the emperor's spring and Autumn period as an excuse, and even use it to rebuke Shangshu's ministers for their evil intentions.  But Zhao Xu didn't have the confidence to say this. He was in a coma for three days and almost died. He looked much weaker. It was a fact that he was not in his prime.  Having no other choice, Zhao Xu had no choice but to make an excuse: "The princes are still young. When they grow up, they will observe their aptitudes and teach them.", make him a prince again!  " But all the officials did not buy it and expressed their disapproval euphemistically. They claimed that the princes were young. In order to ensure that the country had a long-term monarch and the peace of the Song Dynasty, please make Yangzhou Zhao Hao the crown prince. As for the reason, it was very sufficient. Some officials mentioned,  When Emperor Taizu was in power, the two princes Dezhao and Defang were already adults. In order to stabilize the country, Taizu gave up the idea of ????succession after the death of his father, and instead passed the throne to Taizong from elder brother to younger brother. This was used as a precedent to invite officials.  It is a tacit truth that Taizong followed Taizu's example and passed the throne to his younger brother. But Zhao Xu couldn't refute it. Otherwise, would he be denying what Taizong did?  If you dare to be unfilial, you can only be speechless. Listening to the officials citing the precedents of the emperor's younger brother in the past dynasties, Zhao Xu felt even more depressed. Then the censor Li Yuncong actually went to the throne to ask for the throne.  As soon as the news came out, the whole court was in an uproar! Li Yuncong said loudly: "The King of Qin is the biological son of Emperor Renzong, with noble blood, noble character, and outstanding abilities.  He fought in the northwest and recovered Hehuang and Lingxia successively. He made great contributions to the country and could inherit the great unification.  "I am not alone in having this idea. Emperor Renzong died less than ten years ago, and most of the people in the court are veterans of the three dynasties. Thinking of Emperor Renzong's kindness, they are psychologically biased toward King Qin. What's more, King Qin has outstanding abilities, and his achievements in these years are obvious to all.  Yes, the succession to the throne is much more reliable than that of an infant. Even Zhao Hao, the king of Yang, cannot compare with him. Apart from being the legitimate son of the Yingzong, Zhao Hao seems to have no achievements at all.  , The ability and reputation are really average. Although they are about the same age, they are not at the same level as King Qin. Therefore, most officials, especially the neutral ones, agree that King Yingzong ascended the throne.  It's someone else's. Returning the government to the King of Qin is a matter of course. Although they all think so in their hearts, few officials dare to say it out loud. It is risky to openly recommend the King of Qin.  Li Yuncong braved the disapproval of the world and took the lead in proposing it. The situation was different, and people gradually began to agree. Especially when the highly respected Duke of Ding, Zhang Zeping, came to the court at the age of seventy and elected the king of Qin, the matter of establishing the prince of Qin was at the forefront.  Zhao Hao of Yangzhou and Zhao Xu, the sixth son of the emperor who was less than three years old, became the top three in the competition for the throne of the Song Dynasty. In contrast, King Qin Wuxin was the most popular one. You can imagine how his grandfather felt.  How can the throne that he and his father worked so hard to obtain be returned to Zhao Zhao? If he takes the 95th position, will his family still have a chance to survive? There are also some ministers who don¡¯t want Zhao Zhao to take the throne.  He Zhengchen, who was in the audience, rushed out and said: "The only way to establish a heir apparent is after the death of the father, the son and the elder brother.  How could the emperor's uncle say that?  "    "How not?  A few years ago, wasn't Yelu Chongyuan of the Liao Kingdom the emperor's uncle?  "Li Yuncong immediately retorted. He Zhengchen said: "Huh, what's the result?  The emperor's uncle finally rebelled!  " "That's because Yelu Chongyuan himself was rebellious, not because there was something wrong with the title of Emperor Taishu!  Li Yuncong said: "The kindness and humility of King Qin are obvious to all. How can he be compared with Yelu Chongyuan?"  " "This" He Zhengchen was speechless for a moment! Zhao Xu hated Yelu Hongji to death, so why did he create an emperor's uncle? If there was no such precedent, he could prevaricate the ministers. How about now?  There are bound to be a lot of troubles. ¡°Establishing a reserve is a very important matter, so it¡¯s better to think about it in the long term!  "Zhao Xu wanted to delay it. But Li Yuncong and Zhang Zeping claimed that since it was a major matter, they should hurry up and not delay it. With Renzong's precedent, this is how his father Zhao Zongshi became the crown prince, and Zhao Xu could not refute it.  Although he was very interested in killing Li Yuncong and others to vent his anger, wouldn't it be obvious that he was unfilial to the emperor? It would be disrespectful to the king and his image as a kind and wise king would be greatly compromised. "In this case, we should ask.  The meaning of King Qin and King Yang!  " Zhao Hao responded quickly. Although he knew that his mother intended to support him, he was more worried about his eldest brother's temper, so he quickly declined. Ancient people were more reserved, and kings paid attention to three words when making concessions. In the Song Dynasty, no matter what title or position was awarded, they should also decline politely.  Wang Anshi and Sima Guang had done this many times. Zhao Hao's refusal may be modest, but it may also be a genuine refusal. Zhao Xu obviously accepted the latter and said, "King Yang declined. I don't know what King Qin's attitude is.  We will make a decision after sending someone to Chang'an to ask the King of Qin.  " The implication is that I am determined to make King Qin the crown prince. If he is not willing, there is nothing I can do! After that, the officials kept silent and waited for news from Chang'an. Zhao Xu has made up his mind. As long as Zhao Xu is humble  ?As soon as he resigned, he immediately followed the trend to silence the people of the world and made his son the prince.  But when the envoy went to Chang'an, there was no news for a long time.  I just heard that King Qin went to the front line to inspect, and no one was seen in a short time!  Zhao Xu immediately said: "The King of Qin is not here, and he has not asked for his opinion. The matter of establishing the crown prince can only be discussed later!"

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 668: Opportunity to take advantage of

    Zhao Xu was both happy and worried. What was happy was that Zhao Zhao was not here, so he had reason to delay.  But it is also a pity that Zhao Zhao's humble refusal could not be waited for in time. The matter of establishing the crown prince is still pending, and the old matter will inevitably be brought up again in the future.  Back in the palace, Zhao Xu went to his concubine Zhu to see the de facto eldest son Zhao Xu, hoping that his son would grow up quickly.  But regarding his own body, although Zhao Xu had some ailments that were kept under wraps, he still had a pretty good idea of ??what his physical condition was.  If you encounter misfortune and really die early, what should you do if you are an orphan or a widowed mother?  If the underage son wants to secure the throne, he must have someone to assist him.  Empress Xiang is a kind-hearted woman, virtuous and kind-hearted, but she doesn't understand the tactics of politics and cannot listen to politics behind the curtain at all.  The only person in the palace who can assist the young master is her mother Gao Taotao, but in comparison, she seems to love her younger brother Zhao Hao more What should we do?  Or follow the example of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and choose a loyal minister like Huo Guang to assist the young master?  But looking at the government and the public, where is there anyone available?     well!  Zhao Xu sighed. After all, the only one he could rely on was his mother. He decided to give it a try!  "Empress!" "Alas!" Gao Taotao looked at his eldest son in surprise. He rarely set foot in Baoci Palace.  Zhao Xu said: "I have been sick these days, and I have made you worry!" "It's because of you, but I didn't care about your body!" Gao Taotao did feel guilty, but he still felt that his son's behavior today was a bit weird!  "I have something I want to discuss with your Majesty!" "What's the matter?" Zhao Xu whispered: "Hundreds of officials in the court are vying to give advice, so I want to establish the crown prince early, so I want to consult your Majesty's opinion." "The official family.  What do you think?" "Someone proposed to make King Qin the emperor's uncle. Humph!" Zhao Xu did not answer directly.  But a complaint.  "Appoint him? Humph. Maybe those officials appointed by Shangshu were instigated by him!" "Yes, it's temporarily prevaricated, but it won't be delayed for long. Sooner or later, it will be a troublesome thing!" After Zhao Xu finished speaking, he said meaningfully  Looking at his mother, it's hard to tell who was the instigator of the proposal to establish a heir apparent.  "The princes are still young" Gao Taotao did not continue, the meaning was already obvious, this was a test.  Let¡¯s see what the eldest son¡¯s attitude will be.  Zhao Xu whispered: "Second brother is a suitable candidate." Gao Taotao was shocked. He looked at his eldest son quietly for a long time and said leisurely: "Zhong Zhen, you and I, mother and son, are one family. We talk to each other.  Don't beat around the bush. "Wei Niang knows that you want to make Xu'er the prince. He is my new grandson. As a grandmother, I will naturally love him. If you are healthy, I can do anything but Wei Niang is really afraid."  "Xu'er is too young to convince the public, and the young master is suspicious of the country, which gives outsiders an opportunity to take advantage of him." At the critical moment, Gao Taotao did not even hesitate to say that his son might be seriously ill and die early.  .  Zhao Xu was not angry, but simply asked: "So it is best for the second brother to inherit the throne?" Gao Taotao hesitated for a moment and whispered: "This is also an expedient measure, but we can make an agreement with Zhong Ming.  Xu'er will inherit the throne in the future." Zhao Xu couldn't help but sneer, is this really possible?  Who doesn¡¯t want to be the emperor¡¯s throne?  Who doesn¡¯t want their children and grandchildren to sit there?  Maybe my brother Zhao Hao will agree today, but will he definitely fulfill his promise tomorrow?  Maybe he didn't dare to make any changes when his mother was around, but what happened after his mother left?  Who else can restrain him?  Emperor Taizong succeeded to the throne in accordance with the edict of Empress Dowager Du¡¯s Golden Chamber Alliance. Logically speaking, the throne should be passed on to Taizu¡¯s son.  But what happened to the two princes Dezhao and Defang?  All died early and inexplicably; what kind of miserable situation are the descendants of Taizu in today?  Zhao Xu did not want his son to lose the right to inherit the throne, and he did not want his children and grandchildren to be killed because of it. "Zhongzhen, I know what you are worried about, but if this matter is not handled well, the throne will fall into the hands of King Qin. How many of you brothers?  Do your children and grandchildren still have a place to stand?" Gao Taotao was helpless, so she had no choice but to persuade her son to put the overall situation first.  She didn¡¯t want to be secretive about this matter.  At this point, there should no longer be so many internal barriers and defenses.  "The overall situation is the most important thing!" Zhao Xu said lightly: "Yes, he is also the mother's son, and he will have grandchildren in the future. Who is my son? In order for him and his son to live and enjoy glory and wealth,  I have to sacrifice my son's future. Is this fair? The overall situation is the most important thing Humph, I still love him more after all!" After Zhao Xu finished speaking, he didn't care about Gao Taotao's reaction.  Go back and leave in despairEnter Baoci Palace.  Gao Taotao stood there in astonishment, with tears streaming down his face.  After a long time, he gave the order: "It is said that Han Qi has entered the palace!" However, after Zhao Xu returned to Chui Gong Hall, he was also absent-minded for a long time. His body could not help shaking while sitting on the throne, and he felt a little shaky, as if he would fall at any time.  After a long time, Kai shouted softly: "Go and tell King Pu to come to the palace to see you!" "Yes!" Xiaohai responded and immediately sent someone to the palace of King Pu Zhao Zongsheng to convey the decree.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ King Zhao Zhao of Qin is not in Chang'an, but has gone to the front line to inspect.  The controversy over establishing a reserve position must be avoided. As long as someone recommends you, you must take a stand.  According to the tradition of the Song Dynasty, one must refuse. If he really does this, what should Zhao Xu do if he agrees?  He could do such a shameless thing.  If you don¡¯t refuse, wouldn¡¯t it mean that you covet the throne?  This is obviously the case, but the ancients were very reserved. Even if everyone in the world knew it, they could not tell it openly, let alone self-recommendation.  So the best way is not to express your position and avoid using the excuse of not knowing.  If you find any reason to leave Chang'an, who can say anything?  Therefore, Zhao Zhao secretly hid in Lanzhou, and the news from Bianjing will be sent as soon as possible.  The emperor's envoys arrived in Chang'an to inquire, but they also waited for several days and returned without success.  Of course, Zhao Zhao did not go out simply to avoid suspicion. Good news did come from Jing Sili of Lanzhou.  It is already April of the seventh year of Xining, the Yellow River has thawed, and there is no need to worry about Xixia coming through the ice.  But similarly, it is not easy to cross the river and attack the land west of the river.  "But nothing is difficult in the world, as long as there are people who are willing."  Jing Sili of Lanzhou discovered the clues.  In the northwest, it is customary to cross rivers on ice.  In addition, you can also cut down trees, build ships, and directly cross the water, just like in the south of the Yangtze River.  It's just that the northwest is relatively remote and has scarce wood, making it difficult to make enough ships.  What¡¯s more, shipping by ship is not the mainstream in the northwest!  However, Jing Sili planned to do the opposite. There was no timber in Lanzhou, but there was in Hehuang.  The Tao River, a tributary of the Yellow River, is just on the right bank controlled by the Song Dynasty. There are many forests in the middle and upper reaches, rich in wood.  Ever since, Jing Sili had asked people to see the trees early and transported the wood to the bank of the Yellow River along the Tao River.  In the last battle of Lingxia, almost all the Western Army was mobilized, but Jing Sili's Lanzhou garrison remained unchanged. There was naturally a reason.  Now that some ships have been built, we can barely land on the beach.  But time is urgent, the number of ships is limited after all, and the number of troops that can be transported at one time is not particularly large. If they encounter strong resistance from the Xixia Army and want to land on the west bank of the Yellow River, it will not be easy to gain a foothold.  It is precisely for this reason that Jing Sili has been waiting for the opportunity.  Until a few days ago, a general from the Xixia Zhuoluo Military Division on the other side of Lanzhou crossed the river to surrender and told the situation on the other side.  Jing Sili realized that an excellent opportunity had finally arrived!  Therefore, he immediately reported to the King of Qin and asked Zhao Zhao to come and take charge of the overall situation!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 669: The Rise of the Song Dynasty

    Although it is already April, the morning in the northwest is still chilly, making people subconsciously wrap up their clothes.  The fog shrouded the river, making it hazy.  The other bank completely disappeared from sight, and even the water flow in the center of the river could not be seen. Only the faint sound of water flow and swaying could be heard.  Dozens of ships sailed from Lanzhou toward the west bank of the Yellow River, covered by fog.  The battle across the river began, and the Song army launched another round of attack on Xixia.  Jing Sili has been preparing for a year, but Zhao Zhao has never used this trump card just because he lacks a chance.  Now, the opportunity has finally come.  On the other side of Lanzhou, a general from the Xixia Zhuoluo Military Division, Mikedi, quietly came to surrender.  Mikedi was born into a party noble. The failure of Lingxia and the sudden death of the leader Li Bingchang led to serious internal struggles in Xixia, with various tribal factions fighting against each other.  The tribe that Mikdi belongs to is not considered powerful. It fell victim to internal fighting and was almost wiped out.  Mikedi temporarily escaped disaster because he was in the Zoro Military Division.  After receiving the news, he knew that he could not escape the first grade of junior high school but not the fifteenth grade. The reason why he was still alive must be that his opponent in Xingqing Mansion was negligent and would not let him go after all.  With death on his side, Mikedi became distraught, pretended to commit suicide, and returned to the Song Dynasty.  In today's northwest, only with the help of the wings of the Song Dynasty people can we save our lives.  As a general familiar with the Zhuoluo Army and Xixia's river defenses, Mikedi received a warm welcome from Jing Sili.  After getting the information about the Xixia Army¡¯s defense situation, Jing Sili felt that this was a good opportunity.  Immediately reported it to King Qin.  It happened that Zhao Zhao needed to leave Chang'an to avoid suspicion.  Then we set off to Lanzhou.  I didn¡¯t find out until I arrived.  The situation is better than expected. It is indeed a very good opportunity.  So everything is ready, all that¡¯s left is the thick fog!  After all, there are only limited ships. If they forcefully cross the river to land on the beach, if they are discovered by the Xixia people and block the defense in time, the Song army will pay a more painful price.  If it can be like Zhuge Kongming's straw boat borrowing arrows, it can be covered by thick fog.  That would be best.  With good luck, a few days later there would be heavy spring fog, and the river had abundant water vapor. The fog enveloped both sides of the river, and the visibility was no more than ten feet.  Under such circumstances, the ships of the Song Army sailed out from the hidden harbor, carrying thousands of soldiers to cross the river first.  Their destination was Dagou on the west bank of the Yellow River, at the foot of Mount Xu, where the Yellow River happened to have a small bend.  By taking the lead in occupying this place, we can block the Xixia reinforcements coming from the east.  You can hold on for a long time to buy time for the Song army to cross the river later.  The most important thing is.  According to Mikedi's intelligence, Xixia's defense here is weak and there are conditions for landing on the beach.  Of course, Zhao Zhao would not blindly believe the words of a Xixia man. In the past few days, capable scouts had crossed the river to investigate, and the situation was true.  With good opportunities and sufficient preparation, the effect will be beyond imagination.  In the thick fog, when the Song army's ships docked, the few Xixia defenders discovered it, although they launched an interception in time.  But they don't have many troops and their defense is too weak. How can they be the opponent of the Song Army?  The Song army successfully landed at a low cost, seized the Dagou area, and launched defense against Xushan Mountain.  Dozens of ships plied both sides of the Yellow River, and more and more Song troops boarded the west bank of the Yellow River.  When the Xixia army from Zhuoluo Military Division arrived, it was already too late.  They tried to launch an attack, hoping to drive the Song army back to the other side, or into the Yellow River.  However, the Song Army's combat effectiveness was strong. After a whole year of frustration, they finally had a chance to fight. The morale of the Song Army soldiers was even higher.  Under such circumstances, the defense is an iron wall, and the Xixia people cannot waver at all.  As more and more Song soldiers came ashore, the Xixia people's defense line along the river was completely torn open, and the Song army gained a firm foothold.  Jing Sili made a prompt decision and launched an attack on Zhuoluo Military Division.  Unexpectedly, the Song army suddenly crossed the river. Many of Xixia's troops were still scattered to defend at various passes along the banks of the Yellow River. The troops were scattered, and the Zhuoluo Army Division, as the core, was actually empty of defense.  This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so Jing Sili would not miss it and immediately launched an attack.  On the same day, the camp of Xixia Zhuoluo Military Division was captured, and the Xixia defenders retreated hastily.  The camp was lost, and the Xixia defenders who withdrew reinforcements from various places were also panicked. How could they continue to defend without their backbone?  There is no point in persisting, for fear of being chased by the Song army.  Therefore, they retreated in a hurry, and it was not until Yingli (the name of the city) that they could gain a firm foothold.  The Song Army opened a gap on the other side of Lanzhou and occupied Zhuoluo Military Division. If Ruozhi had a large stronghold on the west bank of the Yellow River, he had completely established a foothold.  News spreadXingqing Mansion was suddenly in an uproar again.  The Song army is about to cross the river and launch a general attack. Their goal must be the Ningxia Plain, and they want to completely destroy Xixia.  Since the last defeat of Lingxia, Xixia has not been able to counterattack in time to regain its glory. Xixia has no longer been as brave as it used to be. Both its strength and morale have been hit hard.  Now it can be said that like a frightened bird, people were suddenly panicked when they heard that the Song army was about to attack.  One by one, they jumped out and asked the two Empress Dowager Liang to strengthen their defenses.  Especially Ying Li, as well as Mingsha Yiyi who might cross the river, were heavily guarded to prevent the Xixia people from entering the Ningxia Plain.  The most important thing to be wary of is Lingzhou. After all, it is the closest to Xingqing Mansion. If necessary, it is best to ask for help from the Liao Kingdom as soon as possible. ?????????????????????????? But Liang Yimi always felt that Zhao Zhao¡¯s temporary target might not be Xingqing Mansion.  It has to be said that, as an opponent for a long time, Liang Yimi has also begun to touch the threshold of knowing himself and the enemy, and he can guess a little bit of Zhao Zhao's thoughts.  It is true that Zhao Zhao¡¯s goal is not Xingqing Mansion.  At this moment, standing in Lanzhou City, looking at the huge sand table in front of him, Zhao Zhao's eyes could not help but follow the Yellow River to the west.  Hexi Corridor!  Zhao Zhao cares about this place!  At this moment, the Ningxia Plain must be tightly defended. In order to preserve the last foundation, wealth and life, the Xixia people will definitely risk their lives.  Zhao Zhao is still recuperating. He does not have enough troops and complete preparations to capture Xingqing Mansion, and he is not willing to sacrifice the lives of his soldiers in vain and pay a heavy price that is not cost-effective.  Lanzhou is located in the middle of the Xixia Kingdom, with the Ningxia Plain to the east and the Hexi Corridor to the west.  There are Ganzhou, Suzhou, Shazhou, Guazhou, as well as Xiping Army Division and Heishui Town Yan Army Division in Xixia, which is the entire Hexi Corridor.  Under the irrigation of snow water from the Qilian Mountains, this area is the most fertile place in the northwest.  However, since the end of the Tang Dynasty, the land in Hexi was cut off from the Central Plains Dynasty and was once occupied by the Tubo people.  Fortunately, Zhang Yichao later led the Guiyi Army to retake Hexi. However, the Central Plains was torn apart and Hexi was beyond reach.  Eventually, the Hexi Corridor was occupied by local armed forces, Uighurs, Tibetans and Party members.  After the establishment of Xixia, several generations of kings continued to expand westward, and finally included the Hexi Corridor under the rule of Xixia.  Hexi has been far away from the Central Plains for a long time, and now Zhao Zhao wants to take it back!  Lanzhou and Zhuoluo Military Division are under the control of the Song Army. If Xixia and others are blocked into the east and west sections, most of their superior forces will be in the Ningxia Plain, and Hexi's defense will be relatively empty.  Taking advantage of this opportunity, it would be relatively easy to recapture Hexi.  The more land they lose, the smaller the Xixia people¡¯s living space will be, and they will eventually be surrounded in that corner of the Ningxia Plain.  Furthermore, the Hexi Corridor is a passage, like an open arm, stretching to the west.  Only through here can we reach the Western Region and have the opportunity to regain control of the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains.  Wang Anshi often talked about restoring the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties. How could this be done without the Western Regions?  In the future, the Song Dynasty will also set up the Western Region Protectorate and the Beiting Protectorate in the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains.  The first is to seize the Hexi Corridor and control the roads.  Furthermore, there are Uighurs and many local forces in Hexi. When Xixia is beyond their reach and there is a power vacuum, they will be ready to take action.  Zhao Zhao doesn¡¯t want Hexi to be torn apart and in chaos again.  Therefore, they planned to take advantage of this opportunity to send troops early to re-establish the Central Plains Dynasty's absolute control over the Hexi Corridor.  The rise of the Song Dynasty begins here!  Zhao Zhao did not go there in person, but sent Jing Sili and Zhong Shizhong to lead an army of 50,000 to march into the Hexi Corridor.  The Quzha troops in the Hehuang area cooperated in fighting.  Surprisingly, the Tubo Dong Zhanpu in Lijing City took the initiative to send troops to cooperate and help the Song army clean up the party members and Tubo people in the northwest.  The Song army became stronger and stronger, making Dong Fei completely understand that he no longer had the strength to compete with the Song Dynasty.  It won't be long before the people of the Song Dynasty will become the masters of the entire northwest.  It is not a good thing to continue to fight against the Song Dynasty. Xixia's days are numbered. In the future, the Hexi Corridor and even the entire Western Region will fall into the hands of the Song people.  When the time comes, they will work hard to survive in Tubo City, and the Silk Trade Road will also be in the hands of the Song people.  In order to survive and develop the tribe, it is self-evident what choice to make.  Establishing a good relationship with the Song Dynasty as soon as possible is both self-protection and profit-seeking.  The participation of the Tubo people has added a lot of support and help to the plan to enter the Hexi Corridor, and I believe it will go much smoother.  Zhao Zhao was in Lanzhou for Jing Sili and Zhongzhong Zhuangxing, and then transferred Shen Kuo to garrison Lanzhou, waiting for good news!  News of Zhuoluo Army Division¡¯s great victory soon spread to Bianjing.In Baoci Palace, Han Qi was stunned. If this happened, wouldn't the strategy he had just formulated become nonsense?  In the Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Xu sneered repeatedly, his face flushed.  Then a bright yellow handkerchief was put over his mouth. When he took it off, it was vaguely blood red!  After a long while, Zhao Xu said: "Whether it's a great victory or not, in that case, King Pu will go to the northwest to work for the army on my behalf!" King Pu Zhao Zongsheng stood there in astonishment, with big beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He wanted to die for a moment.  Heart has it.  Under Zhao Xu¡¯s cold and sinister gaze, after pondering for a long time, Zhao Zongsheng had no choice but to accept the order!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 670: Past, Present, and Future

    In Baoci Palace, Han Qi said: "The Empress Dowager is not in good health, and Concubine Lin's birthday is coming soon. The Empress Dowager can make a big deal, and then invite King Qin to come back." "Yes, my aunt is ill, and it is my biological mother's birthday. As a human son,  It would be unfilial if he doesn¡¯t come!¡± ¡°The King of Qin is far away in Chang¡¯an and is beyond his reach, but Bianjing belongs to the official family and the Queen Mother!¡± Gao Taotao smiled happily: ¡°As long as he comes back, everything will be easy!¡±  It's best to create a big publicity and let everyone in the world know that if he doesn't come back, he will be accused of being unfilial, so that he can be forced to do so, and then find a way to prevent him from slipping away again. If the dragon is trapped in the shallows, he will be a loach!  "Well, this matter will be done immediately!" Gao Taotao said, and the news came before Yi's decree came out of Baoci Palace.  The Western Army crossed the river to seize the beach in Lanzhou, Zhuoluo Army Division won a great victory!  This is not the point, but the King of Qin has already marched westward and sent troops to Hexi!  Han Qi was stunned, and Gao Taotao's face suddenly turned dark and cold. In this way, the strategy just now became meaningless.  If there is nothing serious, it would be unfilial for King Qin not to come back to visit his mother.  But it is business to send troops to Hexi and fight fiercely with Xixia. This is a perfect excuse. No one will say anything wrong with King Qin.  Instead, he would praise the King of Qin for his bravery and fighting for the country, without even having time to visit his mother.  Especially in Hexi, this is a land that is almost two hundred years away from the Central Plains. It is also an important place that literati and intellectuals dream about.  By herding horses in Hexi, we can reach out to the Western Regions, and the restoration of the old realm of the Han and Tang Dynasties is just around the corner.  Although the Song Dynasty was also called a great country, the scholar-bureaucrats knew it well.  The Song Dynasty was far behind the prosperous times of the Han and Tang Dynasties.  The King of Qin did this.  Unintentional is a symbol of the rise of the Song Dynasty.  It may be too early to enter the Western Region.  But if they occupy Hexi, Xixia's territory will be gradually eroded and will eventually perish.  Since the time of Li Jiqian, Xixia has been a serious concern of the Song Dynasty. In fact, the harm it caused far exceeded that of the Liao Kingdom.  For many years, the Song Dynasty had been counting on the destruction of Xixia and regaining its lost territory, but unfortunately it never came true.  Now.  His Majesty the King of Qin has made this dream gradually come true, and its full realization is just around the corner!  ??There is no doubt that this is an exciting time.  If Xixia were destroyed, the Song Dynasty would no longer have any worries, and what would the Liao Kingdom have to fear?  Everyone in the Song Dynasty was happy and excited about it!  Han Qi smiled bitterly and said: "Queen Mother, I'm sorry that the plan can't keep up with the changes!" "Forget it!" Gao Taotao sighed and said, "Let's think of another way!" "Yes!" "By the way, what are the officials doing?  Reaction?" Gao Taotao asked.  She knew that Zhao Xu would definitely know about it first.  The chamberlain who came to report the news said: "The officials sent King Pu to the northwest to labor the army!" Labor the army?  Gao Taotao and Han Qi looked at each other and saw worry in each other's eyes!  In the Chui Gong Hall.  Zhao Xu sat on the throne and hesitated for a long time before raising his palm. On the bright yellow handkerchief, a patch of blood was very obvious.  There was no trace of blood on Zhao Xu¡¯s face, it was extremely pale and terrifying!  After a while, he started to sneer, his smile was desolate, his smile was cold, and his eyes showed complicated emotions.  The chamberlains all stood aside silently, not daring to express their anger. The atmosphere in the Chui Gong Hall was extremely solemn.  Xiaohai's legs couldn't help but tremble slightly, and beads of sweat left on her forehead, eventually gathering into streams on her face, or flowing into her neck, and dripping down on her insteps.  Everyone was trembling with fear, lest they accidentally offended the officials' sensitive nerves.  It was not until a long time later, when Queen Xiang entered the Chui Gong Hall, that the chamberlains breathed a sigh of relief as if they had been pardoned.  "Official!" "Well, you're here!" Zhao Xu finally came back to his senses. He was moody to others, but he was always polite to Queen Xiang.  Ever since the Chui Gong Palace was struck by lightning that year, and Xiang took care of the queen without taking any clothes off, the relationship between the couple has become much deeper. At first, they treated each other with respect, but now they have a bit of a mutual affection.  "Well, it's getting late, but the official family hasn't had dinner yet!" "Okay, let's eat it together!" Zhao Xu moved, and the bright yellow handkerchief in his hand was revealed.  The queen's eyes flashed with fear, and she said worriedly: "Guardian, please ask the imperial doctor to come and take a look!" "It's okay!" Zhao Xu himself felt that his words were weak.  Especially when he stood up, he staggered and fell down on the throne again.  He was full of worries towards the queen, but Zhao Xu smiled unusually, hesitated for a moment and said: "Queen, I want to leave something for you!" "Why did the official say this?" When he heard the word "leave",? Xiang Queen had a very bad feeling in her heart.  Zhao Xu shook his head and said: "It's always good to be prepared. It's just a pity that I didn't have a son with you!" "Our daughter is also very well-behaved!" Queen Xiang's pretty face turned red, and she said, "All the children in the palace, including my concubines, are  Treat her as your own. " "Yes, you are the legitimate mother of the princes!" Zhao Xu nodded and asked, "Then are you willing to protect them?" "I will do my best to protect the children of the officials!  "Queen Xiang replied firmly.  "Okay, your words are enough!" Zhao Xu said: "I will write an edict to you now for future preparation" After saying that, Zhao Xu picked up the imperial pen and saw the two words "Zhi Yue" falling on the paper.  Words, this is the beginning format of the emperor¡¯s edict!  Looking at the queen word by word, her expression gradually became serious. After a long time, she said softly: "Guan family, the queen mother will not" "Huh, I believe that the premise of the empress is that she can support Xu'er!" After Zhao Xu finished writing, Gai Xu  He put the jade seal on and handed it to Queen Xiang, who warned: "Keep it well and remember your promise to me!" "Yes!" "Let's go have dinner!" This time, Zhao Xu stood up smoothly and stepped forward.  Calm.  When the emperor and empress were getting along, the chamberlains all stood outside the door, and the conversation could only be heard vaguely. Although Xiaohai had excellent hearing, he could only hear fragments of words intermittently.  However, he clearly noticed that when he went out to the queen, the jade shaft flashed under the corner of his clothes, and he knew in his heart that it should be an imperial edict.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng came out of the palace and sat on the carriage with a heavy heart.  As the emperor's uncle and the legitimate son of King Pu'an Yi, his status is quite noble.  However, Zhao Zongsheng did not have many ambitions. On the contrary, he just wanted to be a peaceful and free king.  This pursuit is very simple and simple, but it is not easy to achieve.  The years when the thirteenth brother Zhao Zongshi was in power were not bad.  But today's nephew Zhao Xu is really troublesome.  During the seven or eight years that my nephew has been in power, he, the distinguished prince, has had a hard time.  First, Zhao Zongyong, the king of Yuhang County, severely suppressed these clan members, the King of Qin.  That's all, as long as you behave yourself, you'll be fine.  But now, Zhao Xu often looks for trouble and asks him to deal with some dirty and difficult things.  First, he assassinated Zhao Zhao, and then accompanied him to the Yong'an Imperial Tomb to guard the King of Qin.  Unfortunately, both things went wrong, which made his nephew very angry. If he had not taken into account the outside discussions and had the Queen Mother to help him speak up, his title of prince would have been lost long ago.  Over the past year, Zhao Zongsheng has been extremely cautious, fearing that something would go wrong again.  On weekdays, he tried to avoid the emperor's nephew as much as possible to avoid getting into trouble.  But sometimes, there is no way to avoid it!  These days, the emperor¡¯s nephew has been eyeing him again, and today he was specially summoned to the palace to give him an errand!  Go to the northwest to work the army and comfort the King of Qin!  "Congratulations, hum, this trip to the northwest is not easy.  The meaning behind the emperor's nephew's words was obvious, and he completely pushed himself to the point of no return.  If you go down this road, you will definitely die, but you must follow the order, even if you know that the road ahead is dark.  Zhao Zongsheng is very unwilling, but very helpless!  Why have things reached this point?  Zhao Zongsheng's heart was full of resentment, and he was thinking that maybe what he did in the past was a mistake.  At least the current results are too bad.  Zhao Zongsheng didn¡¯t want to die so mysteriously and become the ultimate scapegoat for others to take advantage of.  But, how can we survive?  If you can find another sheep before that, maybe you won't have to "Go to the Withered Grass Alley!" "Yes!" The driver and the retinue were slightly surprised, and then changed direction.  "Kicao Lane" was not originally called this name.  There used to be a huge mansion here, and the owner had a prominent position. There was a bustling crowd and an endless stream of guests all day long. ??????????????????? But something unexpected happened later, and the owner¡¯s status dropped sharply, and the mansion here was suddenly deserted, and eventually fell into disrepair.  Because there is only this family in the alley and no one else sets foot in the alley, the entire alley is covered with weeds. In autumn and winter, the ground is covered with dead grass, making it even more desolate.  Coupled with the owner's experience, it was called the Withered Grass Alley.  It¡¯s surprising that Kucao Lane welcomed a guest today!  In April, the weather is warm, and the grass in the alley is not withered, but green.  Zhao Zongsheng sat on the carriage and looked through the window. When he saw the scene in front of him, his eyes were complicated and his mood was sad.  What was this place back then???Prosperous, not much different from my own Prince Pu's Mansion.  But todayin addition to lamenting the past, Zhao Zongsheng was more worried.  He is afraid that his palace will be very bad in the future, even worse than here The servants are clearing the long grass in the alley, not to block the wheels of the carriage, but also because they are afraid that there are snakes and insects hiding in the grass, hurting or frightening Pu.  king.  Zhao Zongsheng himself was sitting on the carriage, his sympathy for the desolation was obvious, and there was an endless worry in his eyes!  After a long time, the servants finished cleaning up, and the carriage drove into the alley and stopped in front of a mansion.  Judging from the regulations of the mansion, it turns out that the owner¡¯s status is quite high.  It's just that it has deteriorated now. The gate of the family has been blocked with wooden boards and fences. It seems more like a huge prison!  A plaque was placed on the door. Although the door was covered with thick ashes, under the light of the torch, a few words could still be seen vaguely - Yuhang County Prince's Mansion!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 671: Change of Mind

    With a creak, the heavy door opened for the first time after being closed for many years!  Under the moonlight, dust was flying, Zhao Zongsheng subconsciously covered his mouth and nose and took a few steps back!  After the dust settled, Zhao Zongsheng stepped in.  The carved beams and painted buildings of the past have become dilapidated, the original garden with unique craftsmanship is now covered with green grass, and the once-prominent palace has become an abandoned garden!  Desolation, all I see here is desolation.  Zhao Zongsheng sighed with emotion and walked back on the path opened by his followers.  The deserted palace is not without human traces. There is a group of Forbidden Army soldiers guarding the backyard of the palace.  The soldiers were surprised when they saw someone coming from the main entrance of the front yard.  It is a well-known fact that the main entrance is sealed and the front yard is deserted. They usually go in and out through the only corner door left in the backyard.  "Who is it?" the soldier asked loudly. From a distance, he saw a group of people coming with weapons in hand. They were menacing and they didn't know what they wanted.  They have been ordered to be stationed here for several years, and they have become so accustomed to it day after day that they have almost forgotten their mission.  So much so that I was so surprised when I discovered something unusual!  "King Pu is here!" someone shouted.  "See you, Your Majesty!" The guarding soldier obviously knew Zhao Zongsheng, but he was still a little surprised.  "Well, are the people inside okay?" Zhao Zongsheng responded, and then asked about the situation in the backyard.  "According to the prince's instructions, we only took care of it and did not face any difficulties. The daily expenses were not deducted, and with the things sent quietly by the princes, at least we have enough food and clothing!" Zhao Zongsheng nodded lightly and said: "Okay, open the door. I am.  The king wants to go in!" "Your Majesty, do you have an imperial edict?" The soldier looked at Zhao Zongsheng.  After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked.  Zhao Zongsheng smiled coldly, as if he was mocking and sighing, and said, "If it weren't for the official permission, would I have come here so easily?" "Yes!" The soldier thought for a moment, King Pu was Zong Zhengqing, and he thought that with such full strength, he immediately  Go forward and open the door.  Only then did Zhao Zongsheng step into the door that had been closed for many years!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Father. Someone is coming!" "How could it be?" Although Zhao Zhongshan spoke loudly, Zhao Zongyong still  There was a look of disbelief on his face. It has been five or six years, and the Yuhang County Prince's Mansion has been completely silent. It has almost become like hell. How could anyone come?  "Someone is coming!" It wasn't until his eldest son Zhao Zhongye said the same thing that Zhao Zongyong believed it and looked up at the door.  The look in his eyes was complicated, full of hope, hoping that he could get out of this prison of death.  But also worried.  Maybe with one cut, he can be completely freed!  Life and death are just a thin line!  After a while.  A figure appeared at the door. Zhao Zongyong hesitated for a long time before timidly shouting: "Third brother, is that you?" Zhao Zongyong, the former high-spirited Prince of Yuhang County, his voice was trembling at the moment. A simple question contained too much  Lots of complex emotions.  "Yes!" Zhao Zongsheng didn't know what to say because of the miserable situation of his brother's family.  "Uncle, are you here to kill us?" Zhao Zhongshan asked hurriedly. He wanted to live, but he was afraid.  "No!" "Are you letting us go?" "Yes, and no!" Zhao Zhongshan was stunned, and Zhao Zhongye had already asked calmly: "Uncle, tell me, what do you want us to do?" ~~~~~  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When the Liao Kingdom went to Beijing, Yelu Hongji watched the Xixia envoys leave and asked: "Jun'er, how should we deal with this matter?" "  Father and son, I think we should wait and see what happens!" As soon as Prince Yelu Jun finished speaking, King Zhao Yelu Yixin rushed to say: "Your Majesty, the Song Dynasty has occupied the east bank of the Yellow River, and now they have sent troops to the west of Hexi, leaving only a corner of Xixia.  The country will be destroyed soon. Once they are annexed, will the Song people's target turn to the north and aim at us? Your Majesty, the situation is critical at this moment, and I am afraid that we cannot wait and see what happens." "Wang.  What I said makes sense!" Yelu Jun said: "It's just that we have missed the most suitable opportunity to intervene. The Song Army moved too fast and swallowed Lingxia in the blink of an eye, so that we were unable to respond immediately.  What's even more terrible is that Li Bingchang died and Xixia failed to launch a counterattack in time. Both situations were unexpected and the opportunity was missed. " "Even if the best time is missed, it is not too late to plan for now.  It¡¯s still too late!¡± Yelu Yixin was obviously not convinced.  "It's not too late, but it's not appropriate!" Yelu Jun said: "If Daliao intervenes now, we will be the protagonists in the fierce battle with the Song people in the northwest. By then XixiaWhat will happen?  They no longer have to fight desperately with the Song people, can they still be so brave in battle?  Will their target be the Huanqing Road of the Song Dynasty, or the Shagua prefectures in Hexi?  Why do we have to work so hard to make wedding clothes for the Xixia people?  " "What His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is not unreasonable, but if the Song Dynasty is allowed to act in the northwest, Xixia will definitely be in danger. What good will it do to our Liao country?  "Yelu Yixin said: "If we can keep a weak Xixia as a tie-up, how can there be peace in the Song Dynasty?  " "Is it so important whether Xixia is preserved or not?  Yelu Jun's rhetorical question was so strange that even Yelu Yixin was stunned and speechless. The Lord of Liao, Yelu Hongji, also asked with great interest: "Jun'er, are you planning to give up Xixia?"  " "If you sacrifice one Xixia in exchange for the entire Central Plains, at least one Hebei, what do you think?  "Yel¨¹jun's voice was not loud, but his confident tone was very attractive. "Hebei Road?  Central Plains?  Yelu Yixin said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a little" Thinking of the difference between superiority and inferiority in front of the Lord of Liao, the words "whimsical" were not uttered after all. "What?"  No?  Yelu Jun said loudly: "Without the help of Daliao, the Xixia people can only resist stubbornly and fight to the death with the Xixia people!"  Wouldn't it be better to let them use their remaining heat to delay the Song Dynasty for half a year?  " "What about half a year later?  " "Half a year from now, it will be time for us to send our troops south and ride our horses across the Yellow River!  "Having said this, Yelu Jun smiled proudly. He was very confident and a little proud. "Your Highness, are you sure?  Yelu Yixin was indignant. "Why can't you be convinced?"  Yelu Jun asked back: "Don't Uncle Wang know about the overt and covert struggle between the Emperor of Song Dynasty and King Zhao Zhao of Qin?"  Judging from the current situation.  They were already incompatible with each other, and the day Xixia was destroyed was the showdown between Zhao Zhao and Zhao Xu.  The two tigers in the Song Dynasty were fighting each other, and the civil war between Guan and Luo was endless. The effect should be far more effective than the chaos in Xixia, right?  Just think about it, which one has more opportunities?  " "Haha, that makes sense!  Yelu Hongji agreed with this and said, "Jun'er."  Get rid of the Jurchens in Liaodong as soon as possible, and then go to Nanjing (Youzhou). The troops and horses on the southern front are temporarily under your control!  "    "yes!  " "Okay, Yi Xin, let's go hunting!  Yelu Hongji was still playful and said with a smile: "Concubine Xiao has been waiting for a long time, let's go!"  "    "yes!  "Yel¨¹ Yixin immediately said yes, and when he turned around, he glanced meaningfully at the prince Yelu Jun. He felt very uncomfortable. In the past few years, Yelu Jun has grown too fast. He has gained more and more power, and his prestige has been rising day by day.  The most important thing is that Yelu Hongji trusts him more and more. The war against the Jurchens in Liaodong has come to an end. Next, Yelu Jun will get involved in the southern army of Liao Kingdom. What should Yelu Yixin do if he wants to take advantage of it?  With Yelu Jun tied up in Liaodong, he took the opportunity to ask Ying to go out to control the Liao army on the western front, so that he could compete with Yelu Jun. As a result, Yelu Jun rushed back from Liaoyang.  Not only has this matter been ruined, but he is about to gain greater power. In the future, the Liao Kingdom will no longer have a foothold. Yelu Yixin can't help but feel worried. It seems that he must speed up.  Fortunately, the Lord of Liao, Yelu Hongji, loves his concubine Xiao Tansi, and it seems that he has not seen the queen Xiao Guanyin for a long time. With this alone, there is a possibility of turning defeat into victory. Yelu Jun also looked at Kuaibu.  Although Yelu Yixin left, he was not too excited, especially after seeing his father's favor towards Yelu Yixin. In the past few years, there have been various signs.  Yelu Jun has clearly noticed Yelu Yixin's ambition due to his mother's warning. This person is very restless, and he will not just give up his power silently. Perhaps his father's special favor and importance to him in the past few years have made him jealous.  He forgot his identity, his dignity, and the boundaries between kings and ministers. Beware, you must be careful! That's why Yelu Jun was extra careful and hurried back when the Xixia envoys arrived, just to prevent Yelu Yixin from taking over the military power today.  The goal was achieved, but his intuition told him that Yelu Yixin would definitely launch a counterattack. Maybe he was already brewing a conspiracy at this moment.  He is still young and cannot be as confident and free as he is when he comes to defend himself. He can only be on guard at all times and deal with it carefully! By the way, it is time to visit his mother. Yelu Jun knows that since he is now his age.  After Xiao Tansi entered the palace, her father loved her very much. Now she is the concubine second only to the queen and has a high status in the palace. In addition, her father, brother and brother-in-law are all Khitan nobles, and they have considerable power.  , naturally more extraordinary.??.  If I give birth to a son in the future, I might still be in trouble!  Although Yelu Jun is confident, once he is no longer the only son, the position of the prince will become less stable, and someone will definitely make trouble and be ready to make trouble.  In particular, Yelu Yixin was very close to Xiao Tansi's family, which made Yelu Jun even more uneasy.  What¡¯s worse is that since Xiao Tansi entered the palace, his father has not visited his mother for more than a year.  The dignified Queen of the Liao Kingdom was so neglected that her mother's life must have been difficult.  As a son, I should visit him more often!  As for when he was away, luckily he had his sister Yelu Tri, but Yelu Jun was very troubled when he remembered that girl was obsessed with someone!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Xiao Guanyin¡¯s situation is indeed very bad. Although she is a queen, she is a queen who has fallen out of favor.  Age loss is inevitable. Although she is only in her thirties and has been properly maintained, she is still extremely beautiful, but she cannot compare with the young and lovely Xiao Tansi.  What¡¯s more, Xiao Tansi is more lively, which is more to Yelu Hongji¡¯s appetite, and she can accompany her husband to play and explore.  Xiao Guanyin, on the other hand, is solemn and elegant, a quiet and talented woman, whose personality is very different from that of her husband.  Plus being a queen.  She has the responsibility of being a mother to the world.  He often persuaded the Lord of Liao to play less.  Pay more attention to government affairs.  Although everything makes sense, Yelu Hongji is still quite bored with her in his heart.  Especially after Xiao Guanyin's appearance faded with age, even if her splendor remained the same as before, she had already lost her freshness.  After Xiao Tansi entered the palace, Yelu Hongji's eyes lit up. He was very satisfied with this lovely boy and doted on him even more.  He was even more indifferent to Xiao Guanyin.  It feels uncomfortable to stay in the deep palace. While being ignored, Xiao Guanyin is more worried.  Xiao Tansi also comes from the descendant Xiao family. From the perspective of birth, she can also be a queen and has the possibility of shaking her status.  To be honest, Xiao Guanyin doesn't really care about the position of queen.  But as a mother, she must plan for her children.  If he were not the queen, his son Yelu Jun would not be his legitimate son, and his position as prince would be shaken.  Even the status of the three daughters will not be the same as before.  Members of the natal family will also be affected.  In addition, I am afraid that I will feel empty in my soul.  Xiao Guanyin is actually a young artistic woman at heart.  She cares deeply about her inner emotions.  After being neglected for a long time, she felt very lonely. Did her husband just abandon her like this?  Xiao Guanyin sighed, a trace of tears flashed in his eyes, and he wrote on the paper: "Sweep the deep hall, and it will be dark for a long time."  There are piles of dust on the silk network, and thick moss accumulated on the steps.  ??Sweep the deep palace and wait for your banquet.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Rely on the dream of Gaotang. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? may be broken, and you will know that my concubine is lying down, and there will be little light in the right place.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: Wait for the king.  Replacement of fragrant pillows, half of them are without Yunjin.  Because autumn has come and gone, there are tears in it.  Change the fragrant pillow and wait for you to go to bed.  Peak Cui was shyly killed.  ??I still remember that it was called Hehuan at that time, but now I am alone with my lovesickness.  Pu Cui, wait for the monarch to sleep.  When installing the embroidered tent, I didn¡¯t dare to hook up the gold hook.  Unsolle the four -corner night light beads, do not teach the look of sorrow. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I only want to be a white jade body, I don¡¯t want to be a miserable person.  ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????, Waiting for the king to come.  Zhan Yaoxi, smirked San Hanbi.  Xiaoxin Xinpu's bed, never ended in the end of the night. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? When picking silver lamps, you need to know the same things.  It just so happened that you were born with a halo of color, and pretended to be young and beautiful to your concubine. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The steaming and fumigation furnace can cure the solitary odor.  Ruodao is so cheap, and it is completely skinny.  Steaming and fumigation furnace, waiting for your entertainment.  ??Zhang Mingzheng is just like a charming bird. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? plays a song in the room, which is often combined with the sound of wind and rain in front of the window.  Zhang Mingzheng, waiting for you to listen.  After I started writing, I couldn¡¯t help but burst into tears.  The ten poems "Returning to the Heart Courtyard" express the misery in Xiao Guanyin's heart. He sweeps the deep palace, blows the elephant bed, changes the incense pillow, and sings the zheng. He repeats these things day after day in order for her husband to change his mind.  Xiao Guanyin read it word by word, tears streaming down her face, so much so that she was rouged in tears.  Women in their thirties, even if they are naturally beautiful, still have to dress up carefully with makeup.  Especially when she was left out and her husband doted on other concubines, Xiao Guanyin cared even more about her appearance.  So I was sad, silently reciting it in a low voice, sitting in front of the bronze mirror, and redressed.  &nbsp; With tears in his eyes, it seemed as if a man was called by him and walked through the mirror.  Is it the husband?  With tears in her eyes, Xiao Guanyin was suddenly startled. The handsome young face was clearly the talented envoy of the Song Dynasty back then!  When Xiao Guanyin turned around, the palace was empty and there was no one else.  The bronze mirror is dim, how could there be anyone else in it?  So just now was it an illusion?  Is it the inner hope after a long period of loneliness?  But in my heart, it¡¯s him, not my husband!  For a moment, Xiao Guanyin's face turned red and she was extremely shy!  It took a long time for him to return to normal. After putting on makeup, he regained his graceful demeanor, and then he ordered: "Come here, sort out these poems and give them to Zhao Weiyi to compose music and music, and come and perform some other time!"  "Yes!" The maid went out on the front foot, and Prince Yelu Jun came on the back foot!  "Mother, are you okay?" Yelujun obviously noticed that his mother had lost a lot of weight.  You can imagine what kind of life my mother has been living over the past year or so.  "Everything is fine!" Xiao Guanyin replied with a smile, but he didn't have the confidence to say it.  Needless to say, the palace was cold and quiet. It was a well-known fact that the Queen was cold-hearted and Concubine Xiao was the only one favoring her. Naturally, her son also heard about it.  Yelu Jun said softly: "Mother, don't take Xiao Tansi's matter to heart. She is just a temporary beauty. In the future" "Well, think about it for your mother!" Although Xiao Guanyin is lonely and miserable in her heart, she faces her son in front of her.  But he didn't want to show his face.  "Don't worry, mother, your son will advise his father to come and visit his mother." Yelujun originally didn't want to interfere in his father's private life, but when he saw his mother in such a situation, he suddenly became uneasy.  "No need!" I had been looking forward to it, but in an instant, Xiao Guanyin subconsciously refused.  Maybe, there is something else that I am hoping for in my heart, maybe A trace of panic flashed in Xiao Guanyin's eyes, and he said: "Jun'er, just do your own thing well. Now all my mother's hopes are on you. You.  My mother and my son are both honorable and disgraceful. There is nothing my mother can do to help you, and you need to take care of yourself more. Don¡¯t anger your father for the sake of your mother!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Yelu Jun pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement:  "My son must live up to his mother's expectations. The affairs in Liaodong will be over soon. My father asked his son to go to Nanjing to take charge of the military on the southern front. As long as I perform well and make more military exploits, my mother's position will be stable. Xiao Tan  "Think, it's nothing to worry about!" "Well, okay!" Xiao Guanyin felt relieved. As long as his son performed well and his position as prince was stable, his queen would not be shaken.  Yelu Jun said: "But mother, please be careful. Yelu Yixin is having an affair with Xiao Tansi's family, and I'm afraid she is not good-hearted. Today, my father refused him to go to Hetao to lead troops to rescue Xixia. He must be unconvinced and secretly affirmed  He will retaliate and even join forces with Xiao Tansi to murder our mother and son. Mother, please be careful and act cautiously, and don¡¯t let anyone make a fuss about it!¡± ¡°Well, okay!¡± Xiao Guanyin responded,  Suddenly I felt a little regretful.  If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have given the lyrics to "Back to the Heart Courtyard" to Zhao Weiyi to compose and play music.  In this way, it will inevitably pass, will it be a little troublesome?  After thinking about it, Xiao Guanyin shook her head gently again. If it could reach her husband's ears, maybe would he change his mind?  (To be continued) PS: It¡¯s 5,000 words, so I won¡¯t split it into chapters, just post them together!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 672, The Last Battle in Pingxi

    Zhao Zhao stayed in Lanzhou for a few days and then returned to Chang'an. With Jing Sili on the Hexi front line and Shen Kuo on the logistics support, he could just sit in Chang'an and lead the overall situation.  As soon as he returned to Prince Qin¡¯s Mansion, Li Cheng sent the latest information.  First of all, it was from Bianjing. News came from the palace that Zhao Xu's condition was getting more and more serious. Maybe his death was not far away, which meant that he didn't have much time left for him.  Regarding the candidate for the reserve position, it has still not been decided. Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao have different opinions.  Gao Taotao wanted to support his second son Zhao Hao, but Zhao Xu seemed to intend to support his young son Zhao Xu.  This is a good phenomenon. If mother and son were of the same mind, it would be difficult to handle.  And there are signs that Zhao Xu may have left an imperial edict to Queen Xiang.  "Queen Xiang, we have neglected it before!" Zhao Zhao suddenly realized that if Zhao Xu died from now on, Queen Xiang could also play a decisive role.  Li Cheng nodded and said: "Yes, there was some oversight. I will summon Di Gong immediately and pay more attention to the queen." "There is also the edict in her hand. Try to understand the content and related situations so that you can use it when necessary.  Article! "Zhao Zhao has a plan, and a head-on confrontation between the two sides is inevitable.  But some things in the name of justice are also very important, and any possible favorable factors must be explored.  "Yes!" Li Cheng bit the bullet and agreed. Although the matter was difficult to handle, it was not impossible.  "Well, very good!" Zhao Zhao was very satisfied with Li Cheng being able to quickly understand what he meant.  " Later, we saw that intelligence showed that Zhao Xu had summoned Zhao Zongsheng, the king of Pu, and sent him to labor in the northwest.     well!  Zhao Xu always likes to do these tricks, trying every means to place his own people in the northwest, always thinking of dealing with himself.  This time, his uncle was actually sent here.  The Zong Zhengqing was tricked last time in the Yong'an Imperial Mausoleum. I don't know what will happen this time Zhao Zhao sneered and said: "Humph, Laojun? I'm afraid you are not well-intentioned!" Li Chengdao: "Indeed. Di Gong has been close  Zhao Zongsheng was under surveillance. He went somewhere that night!" "Where?" "Yuhang County Prince's Mansion!" Zhao Zhao frowned and had a very indifferent impression of this person.  After all, it has been several years, and I am busy every day and come into contact with too many people and things. How can I keep all the insignificant cats and dogs in my heart?  Li Cheng added in time: "Your Highness, this person is the murderer of the illegal salt case you investigated in Hangzhou. He has been imprisoned by Zhao Xu in the backyard of the mansion in recent years." As the personal bodyguard and chief assistant of King Qin, these things are clear.  Zong had already traced it clearly, and Li Chengquan knew it well and could provide it to the King of Qin at any time.  Zhao Zhao suddenly said: "It's him. I guess their whole family hates me. Zhao Zongsheng went to find them. Why are you so worried?" Li Chengdao: "We are already prepared to be on guard against Zhao Zongsheng's possible tricks." "Beware.  That's for sure. Wouldn't it be better if we could invite you to the urn?" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "Zhao Zongsheng is the core figure of Zhao Yunrang. If we can capture him, there may be unexpected results." "Yes, I will prepare now!  " "Yeah!" Zhao Zhao smiled lightly.  In this game, many times you don't need to take the initiative, you just need to see the tricks and take advantage of the situation to counterattack.  So it's probably like striking from behind. Having a weird opponent like Zhao Xu is considered lucky.  Zhao Zhao then picked up another piece of intelligence from the Liao State. The Xixia envoys asked the Liao State for help, but the Liao State refused.  This result is a little unexpected. Did the Liao Kingdom just give up on Xixia?  Reason told him.  impossible.  From this point of view, the Liao Kingdom might have a bigger plot.  This matter must be weighed. Even if Xixia is completely destroyed, the strength of the Song Dynasty, especially in military terms, is still far behind that of the Liao Kingdom.  But it may also be related to the power struggle between Yelu Jun and Yelu Yixin in this matter.  The two men differed greatly.  Yelu Hongji seems to be helping his son more, I'm afraid Yelu Yixin will be very unhappy!  Even if they only met him once, Zhao Zhao knew that he was a restless person.  Calculated according to time.  The day when the two are incompatible with each other is coming soon.  Maybe it won't be long before there will be excitement over there in the Liao Kingdom!  There were some other pieces of information that seemed insignificant, but the Mingyue Sect¡¯s spies were very cautious and recorded them all, and Zhao Zhao also took a careful look at them.  Lord Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty dotes on his concubine Xiao Tansi. Old cows eat tender grass, it¡¯s the same everywhere!  But if this happens, Queen Xiao Guanyin's life will definitely be difficult.  As expected, Zhao Zhao saw the ten poems "Returning to the Heart" written by Xiao Guanyin.  The loneliness in the palace and the feeling of being left out are revealed in the writing.  Back in Liaodong, she had experienced something like thisThe situation is even worse now.  While Zhao Zhao was sighing secretly, he was suddenly shocked. "Back to the Heart" came out, so can "Ten Fragrance Ci" be far behind?  That thing is the talisman that reminds Xiao Guanyin to die. Prince Yelu Jun also died because of it. It was a major turmoil in the Liao Kingdom during the reign of Yelu Hongji.  Logically speaking, if Yelu Jun died, it would only be good for the Song Dynasty and not harmful.  But what about Xiao Guanyin?  When it came to this woman, Zhao Zhao felt that he could not stay out of the matter. ????????????????????????? There was a one-night romance back then, and there was some emotion there.  Husband and wife for one day, although their hundred days have passed long ago, their "favor" has not been broken, and there is always a trace of special thoughts.  How can you just watch a beauty suffer disaster?  This matter must be intervened.  "Li Cheng, let me tell you something" Zhao Xu then whispered a few instructions.  "Yes!" When Li Cheng accepted the order, there was a little more suspicion in his eyes. Could it be thatHis Royal Highness King Qin is really powerful!  "By the way, is the safe passage ready?" Zhao Zhao suddenly remembered the matter and asked solemnly.  Li Chengdao: "It's done. We can definitely transfer the princess and the prince safely!" Zhao Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "It must be done properly without any omissions. Start preparing now. Maybe it may be used at any time!"  " "Yes!" Li Cheng felt inexplicably excited when he mentioned this matter, and finally wanted to take action. ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Zhao Zhao was originally focused on the situation in Bianjing and was planning major events, but he didn't expect that there would be an unexpected situation in Xixia.  Because of the appearance of one person, Xixia, which was already in danger, became turbulent again.  Lingxia climbed to the southeast bank of the Yellow River and the country was destroyed, leaving only a corner of Xixia's living space. All this was caused during the reign of the Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi, and they naturally became the responsible persons!  The party nobles were very dissatisfied with this and complained.  In the past, due to some exchanges of interests and mutual checks and balances, a temporary balance was still able to be maintained.  But as the Song army's offensive in Hexi became more and more fierce, and the Liao Kingdom refused to send troops to assist, Xixia's situation became worse and worse.  People were panicked and in turmoil, and the temporary balance in Xixia was also broken.  The party nobles were very dissatisfied, and their reactions became more and more intense.  Under the crisis, Liang Yimi did not have any effective measures to appease him in a short period of time, so he could only suppress him roughly.  This kind of thing is like a spring, which can either completely overwhelm it and prevent it from turning over. Unfortunately, Liang Yimi did not do it.  As a result, the more powerful he suppressed, the stronger the resistance of the party nobles became.  Finally one day, the delicate balance was broken, and because of the appearance of a person, the situation worsened.  This person is Wei Minglangyu. He is the younger brother of Li Yuanhao and the grandfather of Li Bingchang. He is the great-grandfather of the current Xixia small country leader.  There is no doubt that this person is of high status and has high moral standards.  Especially during the Li Liangzuo era, he once presided over government affairs in the court and had a high prestige.  But after Li Liangzuo died, the Liang family came to power, and Liang Yi buried himself in order to control the court.  Wei Minglangyu was an upright person and was unwilling to flatter the Liang family. As Li Yuanhao's younger brother, he would not lower his noble head easily.  The Liang family was naturally dissatisfied, so they tried their best to suppress Wei Minglangyu, and finally drove him out of the Xixia court.  Wei Minglangyu has been unknown for many years. It was not until last year that Xixia suffered an unprecedented defeat that Weiming Langyu finally couldn't sit still and spoke out.  But then Li Bingchang died, and the internal power struggle in Xixia became fierce. Under Liang Yimi's strong suppression, Wei Minglang was defeated and fell ill in Xiping Mansion.  It is said that he had a stroke, he could not speak, he was terminally ill, and there was a possibility of death at any time.  Liang Yimi didn¡¯t pay attention and was busy dealing with other things.  But something unexpected happened recently. The old man recovered from his illness and became the leader of the party nobles, working together to fight against the strength of his relatives led by Liang Yimi.  Xixia, which was already struggling to survive, has intensified internal strife and become increasingly fragmented.  The Liang family controls Xingqing Mansion in the capital, while Wei Minglangyu controls Xiping Mansion. The party aristocrats and foreign relatives confront each other.  Wei Minglangyu was capable and extraordinary in government affairs and military affairs. The party members were deeply impressed and now they all look up to him.  Even the party members in Xingqing Mansion began to make moves.  Opportunity is definitely an opportunity for Song Dynasty.  Zhao Zhao originally thought that he would take a defensive stance first and stabilize the overall situation in Bianjing before finally dealing with Xixia, but he did not expect that such an unexpected opportunity would arise.  Especially Wei Minglangyu took the initiative to contact Song Jun, showing great interest in cooperation.  If this is the case, Xixia should be dealt with first, and the northwest will completely become its stable rear area, and then it can focus on seeking the throne.  Zhao Zhao took the opportunityAfter a while, he left Chang'an again and rushed to Mingsha to get in touch with Wei Minglangyu.  The northwest army has also begun to fully mobilize, and the final battle against Xixia is about to begin.  Not long after Zhao Zhao left, Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng came.  Unfortunately, while King Qin was away, Zhao Zongsheng did not return immediately, but stayed in Chang'an.  If King Qin really destroyed Xixia, rewards would be even more necessary.  Furthermore, the things specially assigned by the officials have not been completed yet, so how can we just go back home?  It's better to wait, there is plenty of time anyway, Chang'an is much safer than Bianjing.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 673: Once and for all

    In Xingqing Mansion, Liang Yimi was extremely depressed!  He never expected that things would develop like this.  Lingxia was lost inexplicably; when the counterattack was being planned, Li Bingchang died, and the most important winter was missed.  I thought that after surviving the spring, summer and autumn, when the cold winter came, there would still be a chance to counterattack again.  Even if the Song people have already established a foothold in Lingxia, it doesn't matter, it just takes more effort.  But soon, Zhuoluo Military Division was lost again, and Hexi was already in danger.  With only the Ningxia Plain left and a desert behind the Helan Mountains, what else can Xixia do?  It is definitely not easy to rise again and restore the glory of the past.  At least he couldn¡¯t do it on his own, so Liang Yimi sent people to Liao for help early.  The result was unexpected and he was rejected.  Prince Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom openly opposed it!  Liang Yimi was no longer able to complain. Without Xixia, how miserable the situation of the Liao Kingdom would be. The people of the Liao Kingdom were short-sighted and so on.  Everything is useless, the Liao Kingdom just doesn't care.  Without foreign aid, life in Xixia, which is in decline, will be even more difficult. It is good to be able to survive, but wanting to rise again is simply a fool's errand.  But soon, Liang Yimi discovered that it would be difficult to survive.  Wei Minglangyu, who was seriously ill, suddenly recovered from his illness, and he still took the initiative to sit in Xiliang Mansion and call on all party nobles to rebel against him.  The effect was very good, and the party nobles responded one after another. Now the strength of Xiliang Mansion is comparable to that of Xingqing Mansion.  What¡¯s even worse is that there are still many party nobles in the capital who are ready to move. These are factors of instability.  It is also the foundation for me to persevere. Although it is unstable, I dare not suppress it.  The situation is precarious, with Xingqing Mansion and Xiliang Mansion confronting each other. Xixia, which was originally just a corner of the country, has ended up in a situation of being divided into two, with endless internal fighting.  Luck.  Luck is so bad!  Liang Yi is about to cry but has no tears, he hates it! ?? He cursed Wei Ming Lang Yu repeatedly, the old man deliberately looked for trouble and didn't look at the opportunity.  Doesn't he know that the snipe and the clam compete with each other and the fisherman gets the benefit?  Today's internal fighting will only benefit the people of the Song Dynasty in the end.  But now that the matter has come to this, what can be done?  At this time, it is no longer possible to convince Wei Minglangyu.  The conflict between Liang's relatives and the party nobles has been going on for a long time and is now irreconcilable.  Liang Yimi also blamed himself.  If he hadn't been defeated, and if he hadn't suppressed the party nobles too much, the situation might not have been so bad.  For the current plan, the only way to solve the problem seems to be "No!" As soon as Liang Yimi said it, he was loudly rejected by the Empress Dowager Liang.  She was surprised, her brother's brain was showing off?  What on earth was he thinking?  Actually planning to resign and hand over the power of Xixia to Wei Ming Langyu?  "Sister, only in this way can we calm down the current turmoil, integrate all the last strength of Xixia, and unite to deal with the Song Dynasty people. Otherwise, it won't be long before the Song Dynasty people will defeat them one by one, and eventually the entire army will be annihilated." Liang Yimi  It is rare to have such a moment when the overall situation is taken into consideration and righteousness is awe-inspiring, he said in a deep voice: "Anyway, you will die in the end. It is better to give up early and leave a chance to save Xixia. Save our descendants." "No, absolutely not!"  Empress Dowager Liang said resolutely: "Who are Wei Minglangyu? They have some abilities, but they are already in their twilight years. Can they lead Xixia out of the predicament? If he is in power, will he let you and me go?" "But,  If this continues, sooner or later we will all end together!" Liang Yi said, "Wei Ming Lang Yu may be able to save Xixia from the crisis. At least Qian Shun can be safe and the throne of Xi Xia can continue." "Wei Ming Lang Yu is Li.  Liang Zuo's uncle, will he give up the throne and support his great-grandson as the king?" Empress Dowager Liang shouted: "Wake up and think about how to defend our last inheritance, even if it means fighting for the last time.  So what if we live or die? "" With the death of her husband and son, the situation in Xixia became worse and worse. The huge pressure made the Queen Mother Liang, who was already a grandmother, a little depressed and a little manic.  At this moment, she was ready to fight to the death.  "Okay!" Liang Yimi felt that her sister was crazy, so why not herself?  No matter what you do, it¡¯s a crazy adventure. Now, what else can you do?  From the day they lost Lingzhou, they no longer had many active options.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Mingsha City, Zhao Zhao stood on the bank of the Yellow River and said with emotion: ¡°The desert is solitary and the smoke is straight, the long river is setting sun, Wang Youcheng sincerely will not deceive me!¡± Li Cheng echoed: ¡°Such a magnificent scene, since?To become a part of my great country of the Song Dynasty!  " "That's natural!  Zhao Zhao asked: "Is Mingsha's troop deployment in place?"  Has the messenger from Wei Ming Lang Yu arrived?  " "The 50,000-strong army has been prepared. As for the envoy, it has already landed and will come to meet His Highness in a short while!  " "Okay, I'm waiting!  "The messenger came quickly. He was a middle-aged man in his forties named Wei Mingqi! Zhao Zhao knew that the current surname of the Dangxiang royal family was Li, but Wei Ming Langyu was the first to restore the old surname "Wei Ming"  . It can be seen that this person's identity is not trivial. As expected, Wei Mingqi bowed and said: "Qi represents my father, Wei Minglang, to meet His Highness King Qin.  " "It turns out that he is the son of the old general Wei Ming. I am rude!  " "No, His Highness is serious!  " Zhao Zhao knew the truth and asked: "I wonder why the young general is here?  " "My department is willing to surrender to His Highness the King of Qin!  " " Surrender?  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Logically speaking, you party members should hate this king. Why would you surrender voluntarily?"  Is there some conspiracy?  Join forces with Liang Yimi to stage a bitter plot and then feign surrender?  Wei Mingqi hurriedly defended: "We don't dare. Your Highness's military force is strong and Lingxia has been pacified in a few months. Hexi will also fall soon. The army will approach Xingqing Mansion and horses will ride on Helan Mountain not far away Your country has  One sentence: Those who understand the current affairs are heroes. My father and I don't want to fight to the end. It's a small thing that our body and head are missing. If Dangxiang is exterminated, we will be ashamed of our ancestors.  "    "Yeah?  Don¡¯t you have the confidence to resist, your father?  "Zhao Zhao smiled and asked softly. "Resistance?  "Wei Mingqi seemed to be mocking himself and said: "If it was a year ago, it would have happened naturally, but the Liang siblings acted in the opposite direction, so that Xixia ended up in this situation It was too late, even if Xixia had no internal differences.  , resisting with all your strength is nothing more than stubborn resistance.  The ending is the same, I still don¡¯t know the right choice earlier.  " Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Old General Wei Ming is very courageous!  " "To be honest with the King of Qin, it is courage and helplessness. My father does not want the Dangxiang clan to perish.  Wei Mingqi smiled and said: "What's more, Dangxiang is originally a vassal of the Central Plains, and even Xixia is a vassal of the Song Dynasty. What's the point of surrendering?"  But it's just back to the past.  " "Hmph.  To delay the attack, recuperate, and then make another plot?  " Zhao Zhao asked with a smile. Wei Mingqi said: "The King of Qin is also a sensible person, so I don't need to be duplicitous and talk about ten thousand years of surrender.  Now we are afraid of King Qin's military attack. In the future, only the Song Dynasty will have sage kings and famous generals.  Dang Xiang still didn't dare to make any changes.  But if the Central Plains declines, just like the five generations changed a hundred years ago, we cannot guarantee that our descendants will not have delusions!  This is what I say from the bottom of my heart. Please forgive me, Your Highness.  " "Haha, I like the young general's cheerfulness very much!  "Zhao Zhao's heart is like a mirror, and what Wei Mingqi said is true. The submission of the border tribes depends on the strength of the Central Plains dynasty. In the same Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was called Tian Khan. All the barbarians surrendered. But after the Anshi Rebellion, the Uighurs,  Khitan, Dangxiang, etc. have risen one after another, either to stand on their own, or to rebel, or even to invade the Central Plains. Verbal submission and agreement are meaningless. Once the Central Plains dynasty loses its powerful force and loses control of its frontiers.  To frighten them into submission, that is a fool's errand. If he wants to avoid future troubles, he has to eliminate them at the root. However, Zhao Zhao cannot do this at the moment, and it is not cost-effective to pay such a heavy price.  In reality, if you want to restrict party items, it is better to find ways to make the Song Dynasty as strong as possible. As for the current situation, the two families are more likely to use each other, but the Song Dynasty will get more benefits. Zhao Zhao asked in a deep voice: "Tell me.  .  What do you plan to do?  What else do you want?  " "My ministry will help His Highness the King of Qin to conquer Xingqing Mansion, but the King of Qin needs to agree and tell the world not to harm the party members.  And protect our interests!  " Zhao Zhao immediately said: "Okay, I will tell the world that after conquering Xingqing Mansion, no party members will be harmed.  And the old places of Xiazhou and Yinzhou in Hengshan were set aside for your troops to recuperate and recuperate. What do you think, Major General?  " "Xiazhou?  " "Yes, you also know how important the Helan Mountain generation is. For the sake of peace of mind for both of us, let's go to Hengshan. It is rich in water and grass and is the ancestral land of your party.  "Zhao Zhaodao: "The Song Dynasty will also grant you the title of King of Xiping County, commanding the various departments of Dangxiang. It is hereditary and will not be replaced. As long as Dangxiang has no doubts, he can live with the country and never break his promise.  " "So" Wei Mingqi was tempted. His father was already old, and the title of King Xiping would most likely fall to him. It is not much different from the time of his ancestor Li Jiqian, but there are only two of the five states left.  It¡¯s just a state! ¡°That¡¯s great!  "Wei Mingqi agreed."He asked doubtfully: "Can the King of Qin represent the Emperor of the Song Dynasty?" "Humph, what do you think, General?" Zhao Zhao did not answer directly, but just asked a question in reply, but the meaning was already very obvious.  Wei Mingqi asked Qiaoqiao: "I wish His Highness the King of Qin that his great ambitions will be realized soon!" "Thank you" Zhao Zhaoxiao asked: "Are you so confident in me? Aren't you worried that I will break my promise and get fat in the future?" "As long as His Highness openly communicates with you.  We will make an oath and tell the world!" Wei Mingqi said: "With your high status, it is natural that your highness will keep your word. Besides, your steps will not stop in Hexi, because Tubo and the Western Regions are probably in your sight.  A small party has ruined its reputation. Which tribe will dare to surrender and trust His Highness in the future? His Highness Su Wen naturally does not want the soldiers of the Song Army to sacrifice in vain, let alone the border areas.  His Majesty is wise enough to know the importance of it! " "Humph, it's comfortable to negotiate with smart people! Take practical actions, and I will show your sincerity." Zhao Zhao smiled and made a public oath.  , naturally cannot break the contract.  From now on, I will definitely not kill party items. Instead, I will give special treatment and boil frogs in warm water.  In the future, there will only be naturalized Han people in Lingxia. As for Dangxiang, let him disappear in the long river of history in obscurity!  This is the solution once and for all!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 674: The sky has changed

    Wei Mingqi left, crossed the Yellow River at night, and returned to Xiliang Mansion.  This is a big deal and you must hurry up.  Li Cheng watched the ferry disappear into the night and asked softly: "Your Highness, are you sure that Wei Minglangyu is sincerely surrendering? Is there any fraud involved?" "Your worries are justified. There have been examples of fraudulent surrenders since ancient times.  " Zhao Zhao said: "However, the feud between the Dangxiang nobles and Liang's relatives is a fact that is obvious to all and cannot be faked. It is almost impossible for Liang Yimi and Wei Minglang to reconcile. " Zhao Zhao paused slightly.  , continued: "But be careful when sailing the ten thousand year ship, it is better to be more cautious. Anyway, it is the Dangxiang people who take action first, let the spies of the Western Army and the people of Mingyue Sect pay close attention. It is clear whether they are acting or fighting to the death.  "You can't do anything false." "Yes!" Li Cheng immediately sent out the order, and several eagles flew high into the sky and disappeared into the night.  "Tell me if there is any news!" "Yes!" Li Cheng said: "Your Highness, Zhao Zongsheng has arrived in Chang'an!" "How is it? Is he still safe?" "Fortunately, I have been visiting scenic spots all day, and yesterday I went to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.  , I have quite a bit of criticism about the Heroes Memorial Wall built by His Highness!¡± Zhao Zhao snorted coldly, waved his hands and said, ¡°Let him say whatever he wants, the more he says, the better. Once it is passed to the army, he will say that King Pu represents the official family.  , do you understand what I mean?" Li Chengxin understood, and immediately said worriedly: "It's just that I don't know anything about the situation of Zhao Zongyong's family" "What?" Zhao Zhao suddenly frowned.  Li Cheng said apologetically: "Your Highness, I forgive you. After Zhao Zongsheng left, there seemed to be nothing unusual about Prince Yuhang, but I always felt that something was wrong But although my subordinates kept staring, they found nothing This only made me feel uncomfortable.  People are a little worried. " "Yes, not knowing where the enemy is is the most terrifying thing!" Zhao Zhao said: "But I can help you lead the snake out of the hole. The rest is up to you!"  "Li Cheng knows.  Your Highness is going to put himself in danger, so you have to be even more careful.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ In the middle of May of the seventh year of Xining, a sudden change occurred in the northwest.  Wei Minglangyu's troops stationed in Xiliang Mansion suddenly sent troops across Helan Mountain to attack Xingqing Mansion.  This army is mainly composed of Dangxiang people, warriors of the grassland nomads, who are physically strong.  Strong fighting ability.  The most important thing is that they are of one mind. With a highly respected person like Wei Minglangyu in charge of the overall situation, the soldiers are dedicated to their lives, and their combat effectiveness is naturally strong.  Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yimi, who were in Xingqing Mansion, were shocked. It was just a disagreement, and a confrontation was not surprising.  ButWei Minglangyu actually took action, which they never expected. ???????????????????????????? The snipe and the clam compete with each other to make a profit. Why doesn¡¯t this old guy understand such a simple truth?  In a hurry, the defense was not tight.  Liang Yi's main defense forces were concentrated on the banks of the Yellow River to guard against the Song army. The Helan Mountains behind him were empty.  Weiming Langyu¡¯s troops did not encounter too strong resistance.  In addition, he is a party member and is very familiar with the topography of the Helan Mountains and the Ningxia Plain.  It is not difficult to know clearly the military fortresses and troop deployments everywhere.  Therefore, they are all targeted attacks, and the effects are self-evident!  By the time Liang Yimi reacted, the peripheral defense line of the Helan Mountain Generation had been completely breached.  Soon, the Dangxiang army led by Wei Mingqi had arrived at Xingqing City.  Fortunately, Liang Yimi responded in time and transferred back the soldiers and horses along the Yellow River to garrison Xingqing Mansion.  The situation was temporarily stabilized.  Liang Yimi couldn't care less about the condemnation. His biggest wish now was to negotiate with Wei Minglangyu.  At this time, internal fighting is really inappropriate, and the Song Dynasty people on the other side are definitely waiting for an opportunity.  Soon, Liang Yimi realized that it was too late!  When Wei Minglang encountered troops approaching the city, the Song army crossed the river at the same time in Mingsha City and Lingzhou.  At least 80,000 troops set foot on the Ningxia Plain.  "If by this time, you still don't understand what's going on, Liang Yimi will not be worthy of being the Xixia Prime Minister.  Wei Minglangyu actually cooperated with people from the Song Dynasty!  This world is too crazy, and Liang Yimi feels that his thinking can no longer keep up with the rhythm.  There is even a feeling of collapse.  The development of things was so unexpected!  The Empress Dowager Liang even cursed: "The famous old man, is he still a Dangxiang person? He actually surrendered to the Song people, forgot his ancestors, and came together to destroy the foundation of the Dangxiang people It's disgusting, it's simply disgusting to the extreme." Liang Yimi didn't yell or curse.  , even surprisingly calm.  He has only one feeling - there is no way to save him! ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??Joining forces with the Song Army to attack Xingqing Mansion was a very serious situation in itself.  If it were normal, with the tall city, we could hold on for the time being and then think of a solution.  "But the situation in Xingqingfu City is very bad, and people are panicked.  There are many party members among the soldiers guarding the city, and Wei Minglangyu has a strong appeal to them.  In addition, Zhao Zhao, King of Qin in the Song Dynasty, publicly announced that as long as the party members surrendered, they could divide pasture and farmland in Hengshan according to tribes and population, and provide money and food subsidies to ensure a stable and prosperous life.  For most ordinary people in the party, what do they want?  Isn¡¯t it just a stable and stable life?  As for whether the ruler is from Dangxiang or Song Dynasty, what difference does it make?  In recent years, Xixia's relationship with the Song Dynasty has been tense for most of the time, and the border settlements have been closed, while Xixia's own products are very limited.  Apart from animal husbandry, their agriculture and handicrafts were in shambles.  It is difficult for the people in Dangxiang to obtain enough living materials, and their lives are very poor.  They were desolate. They also needed to bear taxes, labor, and military service. They were oppressed, and their days were even more sad.  Now it is very attractive to divide the pasture for them and provide them with money and food.  As for the party nobles, generals, tribal leaders, etc., they were also moved.  Weiming Langyu has been canonized as the King of Xiping County. The King of Qin has spoken. The party nobles have been awarded different official positions according to their status to ensure their status and interests.  They knew that from then on they would become the leaders and chiefs of the border tribes and accept the canonization and jurisdiction of the Song Dynasty court.  Perhaps the status is not as noble as before, but the actual life is not much different.  In comparison, this is much better than living in precarious conditions under the oppression of the Liang siblings.  Liang Yi was incompetent and lost Lingxia and Hexi.  The party nobles themselves have many resentments. They know that according to the current trend, the country will be subjugated sooner or later.  Instead of stubbornly resisting and eventually dying a good death, it is better to make plans now.  Xixia itself proclaimed itself vassal to the Song Dynasty. Before the founding of the country, it was directly a vassal town of the Song Dynasty.  In essence, they were still people from the Song Dynasty, so they did not have the psychological sense of guilt and inferiority of slaves who had subjugated their country.  Therefore, under the dual calls of Wei Minglangyu and Zhao Zhao, the party members in Xingqing Mansion became more and more ready to take action.  In the middle of May, it should have been a beautiful day with bright sunshine and cloudless weather.  But sudden changes occurred, and the sky in the northwest changed, completely changed!  PS: In the previous chapter (672), Wei Minglangyu controlled Xiliang Mansion, and it was written as Xiping Mansion by mistake. It has been changed in the previous chapter, sorry!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 675: Supervising the Country

    The seventh day of June in the seventh year of Xining is a day that history should remember!  Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xixia, was breached!  Facing the joint attack of the Song Army and Wei Minglangyu, Liang Yimi could only reluctantly support.  As the war progressed, the situation in Xingqing Mansion became worse and worse.  Skilled craftsmen of the Song Dynasty built tall trebuchets outside the city, and stones continued to fly into the city all day long.  The people who were relatively close to the city wall were deeply harmed.  The Xixia soldiers at the head of the city suffered greater casualties, and soon there was a shortage of troops.  Liang Yi had no choice but to find young men from the city to garrison.  It was this move that completely angered the people of Xingqing Mansion, especially the party members.  Everyone can see that Xingqing Mansion is an isolated city and cannot be defended.  Even if we hold on temporarily, there will be no future, after all, all the surrounding cities and lands have been lost.  The so-called holding on is nothing more than stubborn resistance, and the soldiers defending the city suffered heavy casualties and were considered cannon fodder.  Who wants to be cannon fodder?  Is there any hope at all?  The party members in the city were willing to listen to Wei Minglangyu¡¯s call, and the treatment after surrendering was pretty good, so they were a little shaken mentally.  At this time, the Liang clan members still don¡¯t know how to restrain themselves.  When seeing soldiers making omissions or being dissatisfied, they would often beat and scold them, and their attitude was very bad.  "It is your own fault and you will not survive. This move completely angered the already distracted soldiers defending the city."  The foundation of Xingqing Mansion began to shake, but Liang Yimi didn't know it and couldn't care less.  So, on a dark and windy night, some party members and generals in the city united, suddenly raised troops, and opened the south gate of Xingqing Mansion.  Song Jun and Wei Minglangyu jointly entered the city, and the city of Xingqing Prefecture was destroyed.  That night, Liang Yimi led his troops to break out, but was discovered and intercepted.  Eventually died in the rebellion.  The Empress Dowager Liang set fire to herself in the palace, and died in the flames together with the infant king Li Qianshun.  Song Army General Liu Changzuo and Wei Mingqi both took action to put out the fire and save people. Unfortunately, the fire was too strong and rescue was impossible.  In the end, the Empress Dowager Liang¡¯s wild laughter was lost in the raging fire, and the magnificent Xixia Palace was reduced to ashes.  This is a historic moment.  It marked the official demise of the Xixia Kingdom.  Zhao Zhao, King of Qin in the Song Dynasty, immediately announced that Wei Minglangyu would be the king of Xiping County, commanding the party members and moving to Hengshan Pasture.  Liu Changzuo was responsible for staying in Xingqing Mansion and purging the remaining Xixia enemies in Helan Mountain.  Zhe Kexing rushed to Lingzhou as soon as possible. He wanted to cooperate with the relocation of the party members.  It also maintains order and surveillance.  The sky in the northwest has completely changed. After the violent storm, there is a cloudless sky, which belongs to the Song Dynasty.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ The news of Xixia¡¯s demise spread and the world was shocked!  The Tubo people in Lijing City trembled because a behemoth like Xixia perished.  They finally saw how powerful the people of the Song Dynasty were.  I saw how powerful Zhao Zhao was.  Dong Zhan was very fortunate. It was such a wise decision to abandon Qingtang City. It saved at least half of the country and the last strength of Hehuang and Tubo.  From now on, we must submit to the Song Dynasty and be careful, otherwise we may not even have a place to stand in the future.  To be on the safe side, Dong Felt immediately ordered Qingyi Jieguizhang to lead troops to attack Caotou Tatars (Qaidam Basin).  The living space begins to expand to the southwest.  Lijing City is no longer safe. In order to survive, we must prepare early and know how to give up when it is time to give up.  ¡­ ¡­ When the Liao Kingdom went to Beijing, Yelu Yixin got the news and laughed. This was an excellent opportunity.  "Yelu Jun. You messed up the matter yourself, so you can't blame me!" Yelu Yixin said with a cold expression, "This time, you will definitely be doomed!" "The notice is posted. Act immediately!" Yelu Yixin said with a cold expression.  Immediately, the order was issued, and the conspiracy began to envelope the entire Shangjing City.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ The Song Dynasty was even more earth-shattering!  When the news came out, the ministers and people all cheered.  Especially for scholars, they are extremely excited.  Xixia has been a serious problem for the Song Dynasty for many years. They have tried to solve it over the years, but no one has been able to do it. Instead, the disaster in Xixia has become worse.  Now, the King of Qin took action and destroyed Xixia in one fell swoop.  The troubles in the inner circle are completely eliminated, and the northwest territory of the Song Dynasty is completely stable. This is an unprecedented joy!  In Bianjing City, countless literati cheered and even stayed up all night, and there were people celebrating everywhere on the streets.  ??The excitement has even surpassed that of the Lantern Festival.  The name of King Qin was praised over and over again, and he had become a hero in the hearts of the people of the Song Dynasty.  Many old Chens and generals burst into tears, and some even cried loudly in front of the Ancestral Temple.  ¡°Besides excitement and joy, this has become the mainstream emotion of the people of the Song Dynasty in recent times.  Xixia is destroyed, Hexi is settled, the Song Dynasty is so powerful, and the recovery of Yanyun is just around the corner!  ¡­¡­ In the entire Song Dynasty, there were only a few unhappy people!  The moment Zhao Xu received the good news, he was completely stunned.  From this moment on, a situation emerged in the Song Dynasty where the people only knew about the King of Qin and did not know about the officials.  Zhao Zhao actually destroyed Xixia, he actually destroyed Xixia, he actually did it so quickly Once upon a time, the situation he hoped for appeared, but he was not happy at all.  On the contrary, his chest seemed to have been attacked by a giant hammer. The violent "impact" made his chest and abdomen tremble. There was a fishy-sweet taste in his throat, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. Zhao Xu murmured: "Zhao Zongsheng, don't  Disappoint me!" Then he fell to the ground and fell into a coma, and the whole palace was in a panic.  When the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao arrived, Zhao Xu was already unconscious.  According to the imperial doctor's diagnosis, the official's illness this time was more serious than the last time. He was in a coma and didn't know when he would wake up.  Moreover, Guan Jia had vomited a large amount of blood and was already severely deficient in both qi and blood. Under the attack of rage and heart, his body was already crumbling.  The imperial doctor tremblingly told Gao Taotao that if the official family could not wake up in time, it would most likely run out of oil and gas, so the Queen Mother should be prepared as soon as possible.  Gao Taotao sat down weakly on the edge of the couch, stunned and silent.  Empress Xiang and her concubine Zhu fell beside Zhao Xu, bursting into tears and wailing.  After a long time, Gao Taotao stood up tremblingly, lowered his voice and said: "Han Qi has entered the palace!" Then with the help of the maid, he walked out of the Chui Gong Hall step by step, staggering several times as he went down the steps.  If the palace maid hadn't supported him, he would have fallen down.  Queen Xiang took advantage of the opportunity to wipe away her tears and looked up to see her mother-in-law's back. Her eyes were dim with tears and she felt a little heavy.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Han Qi came very quickly. When the news of Xixia¡¯s demise came, he knew something was going to happen.  This incident also dealt a huge blow to him personally. As a prime minister of the Song Dynasty, he was a little happy to have eliminated an enemy country that was a close enemy. To be honest, he was a little happy.  But when he thought about King Qin's identity and what would happen next, he couldn't be happy at all.  On the contrary, the heavy pressure almost made him breathless. After all, he was already seventy years old, even if he was strong and strong, he would inevitably be a little shaky.  The Empress Dowager¡¯s decree had arrived, which gave Han Qi an ominous premonition.  Although the officials are dissatisfied with themselves, if they encounter any major issues, they will still take the initiative to summon them to discuss.  ¡°It turned out that what came was not the official¡¯s imperial edict, but the empress dowager¡¯s. Could it be possible When Han Qi entered the palace, he was finally convinced that what he had expected was good, and the official fell unconscious again.  "Mr. Han, what should I do? I'm so confused, please give me some advice!" Gao Taotao's heart was twisted when he thought of the imperial doctor's assertion that the eldest son's life was about to come to an end.  Han Qi said in a deep voice: "There is a precedent from the last time. This time we can't hide it. As long as the officials don't go to court tomorrow, people outside the palace will definitely know." "Yes, that's why we are anxious. If the officials are at this time,  Everything is in chaos!" Gao Tao said: "We must come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible. What do you think?" "Empress Dowager, I have to ask, what are your plans?" Han Qi asked in a deep voice.  .  Gao Taotao smiled bitterly and said: "Why ask again? Although the officials are interested in the sixth prince taking the throne, but how can hundreds of officials buy it?" Han Qi said: "In that case, please invite Prince Yang to the palace immediately and announce it in the court tomorrow.  The official is ill, and the king is in charge of supervising the country! "Yes, the Queen Mother should know that there are many variables in directly discussing the throne. At this time, there are definitely the most people supporting the King of Qin, and there is no absolute chance of winning. We can't take the risk!"  : "So we can only proceed slowly. The official is just sick, and the matter of establishing a prince is being delayed. But state affairs cannot be left unattended, and it is natural to establish a supervisory state The King of Qin is far in the northwest, and there is no time to fight. The prince is young.  It is logical that King Yang will be in charge of the country as a brother of the official. With the status of the country, His Royal Highness's status and qualifications will be improved. If there is any change in the future, his competitiveness will be stronger. "  Taotao immediately said: "Yes, you are right, we are ready to announce it tomorrow morning!" &nbsp; "The King of Qin returned with his unparalleled achievements in destroying Xixia. It happened that the official fell ill, so there is no guarantee that the King of Qin will not take action immediately. For the sake of caution" Han Qi said: "Queen Mother, strengthen the monitoring of the Prince of Qin's palace, and be sure to keep the King of Qin.  "It's natural, I'll send someone to take action immediately, and the palace will also strengthen the guards." Gao Taotao knows the importance, and with this bargaining chip, he can feel more at ease.  Han Qi said: "There are two more things that need to be paid attention to!" "One is to be careful of the Empress Dowager and the eldest princess. There is no guarantee that they will not do anything in the palace." Gao Taotao couldn't help but smile bitterly.  Mother-in-law, what can I say?  "What else?" "I heard that King Pu is in Chang'an, so we should let him come back as soon as possible. Firstly, there are people in the clan to support him, and secondly I am worried that he will do something stupid and give someone a handle on him!" "Well,  Immediately send a message to King Pu to return to Bianjing as soon as possible." Gao Taotao sighed and said solemnly: "At this critical moment, everything depends on Mr. Han!" Han Qi felt extremely stressed!

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 676: Lure the Snake out of the Hole

    Wating is located at the east foot of Liupan Mountain, on the upper reaches of Jingshui River.  The terrain here is dangerous. According to the Longdong border, it is the throat of Jiuzhaigou and the Qiguan belt.  It controls Lingxia in the north, Lanhui in the west, Jingyuan in the east, Gongqin in the south, and Chongqing Quye. It is the gateway fortress in the western part of Guanzhong.  The most dangerous section is a canyon where one man can block it and ten thousand men can't open it.  At noon, the sun is hidden in the clouds, and a layer of mist shrouds the canyon.  A cough rang out on the mountains above the canyon, followed by a crisp slap in the face, and someone cursed in a low voice: "Be gentle, I'll cut your throat if you make another sound." "Yes!" "Are you sure Zhao Zhao passed by here?"  "That's right, sure!" "Be prepared and take action when they enter the valley." "Yes!" After going down, the tranquility returned to the top again. It was not until noon that someone excitedly said: "Here it comes!" Zhao Zhongshan stretched out  He licked his neck and watched a motorcade approaching from a distance. It was clearly visible from the flags that it was the King of Qin's honor guard that was flying.  Needless to say, the person sitting in the carriage must be King Zhao Zhao of Qin.  "Get ready, whoever hits the carriage will be rewarded heavily!" Zhao Zhongshan looked at the starting car below, with deep hatred in his eyes.  He stared straight at the carriage, feeling extremely nervous as he saw it getting closer and closer.  The carriage stopped briefly at the mouth of the canyon, and a sentry quickly scouted the valley.  Zhao Zhongshan's heart was in his throat and he was extremely nervous. If he was discovered, all his previous efforts would be wasted.  Fortunately, the scout came back soon, gave a few reports, and the carriage started again.  Speeded up.  It seemed to be moving quickly through the canyon.  A sneer appeared at the corner of Zhao Zhongshan¡¯s mouth.  Zhao Zhao!  Are you careless after all? Do you think that no one dares to touch you on the ground in the northwest?  Come and accept your fate!  Seeing that the carriages and retinues all entered the attack range, Zhao Zhongshan shouted: "Do it, smash it for me!" A large number of stones began to fall from the sky. When the Song army in the canyon discovered it, they were horrified.  Some were wailing, some were screaming.  Someone shouted to protect King Qin.  Zhao Zhongshan stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the tragic situation in the canyon and laughing.  Especially after a big rock hit the carriage, his smile became distorted and he even cried.  Having been imprisoned for many years, I have been suppressed and only have hatred in my heart.  He hated Zhao Zhao so much. Today, he finally had a chance to take revenge. How could he not be excited?  When the hatred is finally vented.  The whole person felt empty.  "Shoot!" Zhao Zhongshan waved his hand, and arrows rained down from the sky.  The soldiers of the Song Army in the canyon had their heads smashed and bleeding.  At this moment, he was injured by an arrow again, and the casualties continued to increase.  Many people fled towards the mouth of the valley in panic, and some soldiers rushed towards the smashed and tattered carriage, trying to rescue King Qin.  Zhao Zhongshan had cold eyes. He first smashed down a can of kerosene, then personally raised his bow and arrow and shot a rocket at the carriage.  The tongues of fire engulfed the carriage in an instant, leaving behind the soldiers' terrified screams and Zhao Zhongshan's cold and proud laughter.  Zhao Zhao, you too have today!  Before the laughter stopped, the sound of arrows piercing the air was heard, and Zhao Zhongshan's smile froze in an instant.  When he turned around, he discovered that feather arrows were shooting out from the dense forest behind him, hitting each of his men.  Some people instantly fell to the ground and wailed, and some people fell off the cliff with a scream.  Zhao Zhongshan¡¯s mood suddenly plummeted, he was stunned and speechless, and seemed a little unresponsive.     what happened?  When he saw the soldiers of the Song Army appearing in his field of vision, Zhao Zhongshan felt cold in his heart.  At this time, if you still don¡¯t understand, your life will be in vain.  The Song Army acted very quickly, killing dozens of people in an instant, and dozens of others were injured to varying degrees. The scene was completely controlled by the Song Army's powerful crossbows.  The burning carriage in the canyon collapsed and scattered on the ground. All you saw was charred wood. Where were the charred corpses?  If you are fooled, everything is over!  In an instant, more than a hundred Song soldiers appeared in front of them, holding crossbows.  They also have crossbows in their hands, but if any of them makes the slightest move, they will be shot immediately.  How can a group of rabble compare with the elite of the Song Dynasty Blade?  "Zhao Zhongshan, you are so easy to find!" Li Cheng smiled, with a bit of pride and ridicule in his expression.  "You knew this a long time ago?" Zhao Zhongshan seemed a little unbelievable, his whole body was trembling slightly, and his self-confidence was hit hard.  Li Cheng smiled and said: "Otherwise? What do you think? With a idiot like you, you still try to?Assass His Highness the King of Qin?  "    "he's not here?  " "Of course His Highness is not here anymore. Why does His Highness need to take action to deal with a small role like you?  " Zhao Zhongshan said in a trembling voice: "When did you notice us?  If I lose, I want to lose clearly.  "    "when?  Li Cheng smiled: "When you entered Guanzhong?"  When leaving Bianjing?  Or when Zhao Zongsheng went to your house?  " "You all know this?  "Zhao Zhongshan's face was full of disbelief. Zhao Zhao was actually so powerful and knew his every move. "What else?  Li Chengdao: "Otherwise, how can His Highness the King of Qin strategize and win every battle?"  " "Hmph, I didn't pay attention today and fell into your trick Humph!  " Li Cheng mocked: "Ignore it for a moment?  Are you embarrassed to say it?  So what if you are careful?  With a few of you clowns, can you still be the opponent of His Highness King Qin?  Youare not worthy of His Highness's action!  "Zhao Zhongshan's face turned green and white, and his expression turned extremely ugly. Today was a complete defeat. He could not steal the chicken but lose the rice. I am afraid that he would not end well. For the current plan, I can only count on my brother "Hey  , where is Zhao Zhongye?  Do you brothers want to reunite as soon as possible?  "I didn't want Li Cheng to question him immediately. Zhao Zhongshan's heart moved, and he came to his senses. They could notice him, and naturally they could also notice his brother. Could it be No, if he could ask, he must not know yet. Keep it secret, it must be kept secret.  ! Zhao Zhongshan looked back at the misty Wating Canyon, his legs trembling. It really takes courage to jump from such a high place. "Want to commit suicide by jumping off the cliff?  Li Cheng stood in the distance and asked, smiling: "Just jump, so you don't bother me."  Butif you think that Zhao Zhongye's whereabouts can be hidden by dying, you are totally wrong.  I promise, after you go down, he will come to accompany you soon!  " "You" Zhao Zhongshan felt as if he had been hit hard on the chest and was stunned and speechless. Li Cheng smiled and said: "Jump, be a man, let everyone see your courage?  How about it?  Don't you dare?  Coward!  " Zhao Zhongshan stood up and stood on the edge of the mountain. He hesitated for a long time. He raised his foot several times and then took it back. After a long time, he finally fell to the ground, first laughing like crazy, and then wailing! "Suicide requires courage, he  After all, I dare not! (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 677: Life and Death Deal

    Lure the snake out of its hole, this is the strategy agreed upon by Zhao Zhao and Li Cheng.  There is news that Zhao Zongyong¡¯s two sons have left Bianjing and are likely to come to the northwest to harm the King of Qin.  "It's a pity that Mingyue Sect has not discovered their specific whereabouts and movements.  There is no choice but to find a way to lure them into attack.  Therefore, when Zhao Zhao returned to Chang'an from Mingsha City, he made a big fanfare in order to lure them into action.  Along the way, they were careful wherever the terrain was dangerous.  Song Dynasty Daofeng and Mingyue Sect spies alternately investigated, and finally locked the whereabouts of Zhao Zhongshan in Wating.  Li Cheng took action and captured him in one fell swoop, and then immediately began to encircle and suppress his brother Zhao Zhongye.  As for Qin King Zhao Zhao, he has taken another road and returned to Chang'an first.  "Luring a snake out of its hole is a strategy, but there is a bigger snake in Chang'an!"  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Zhao Zongsheng has been in Chang¡¯an for more than a month.  He came here in the name of a laborer and shouldered the task of rewarding the three armies and comforting the King of Qin. He could not give up halfway.  Since King Qin was not in Chang'an, he could only wait.  He wanted to go directly to the front line, but was stopped by Shi Yuxuan, the chief minister of the Prince of Qin, on the grounds that the front line was dangerous.  A month has passed, and Zhao Zongsheng has become a little impatient. As a result, news of the fall of Xixia and the victory of Xingqing Mansion came from the front.  "As a result, Zhao Zongsheng can't leave anymore.  Lao Jun's task has not yet been completed, and he has made greater achievements, so he can be rewarded as well.  The most important thing is that the emperor's nephew returned to Bianjing without completing what he told him.  There is no way to communicate at all.  But things developed too fast. News came from Bianjing that the official Zhao Xu was unconscious again. King Yang Zhao Hao supervised the country, and the empress dowager Gao Taotao assisted from the side.  The establishment of a supervisory state has begun. This is a clear signal that the official Zhao Xu may not be around for long.  Then Bianjing will be safer, right?  It happened that news came from the Empress Dowager, asking her to leave Bianjing as soon as possible.  Zhao Zongsheng secretly thought about whether he should find a reason to leave Chang'an as soon as possible, but the palace chief Shi Yuxuan said otherwise.  King Qin has arrived at Wating.  Will return to Chang'an soon.  Watting!  When Zhao Zongsheng heard the name of this place, his heart tightened and he had to leave as soon as possible.  But that night, Zhao Zhao stood in front of him.  Zhao Zongsheng felt as if he had seen a ghost.  His face turned pale instantly.  "King Qin?" "What? Brother Wang is surprised?" Zhao Zhao looked at the stuttering Zhao Zongsheng.  Laughed.  Zhao Zongsheng hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "I'm a little surprised. I heard from Changshi that King Qin just arrived at Wating. So" "Oh, the news from both sides was not transmitted in time. It's better to come back faster!" Zhao Zhao smiled, with a smile on his face.  Somewhat inscrutable.  "Everything went well on the road? Did you encounter any trouble?" Zhao Zongsheng suddenly came to his senses and felt that his question was so profound and stupid, but once he said it, he couldn't take it back.  Zhao Zhao smiled, did not answer, and glanced at Zhao Zongsheng enigmatically.  Zhao Zongsheng said with a smile: "Look at my brain, if the King of Qin can return to Chang'an so well, the journey will naturally be smooth. What's more, in the land of the Song Dynasty, the King of Qin will naturally have unimpeded access." "Brother Wang's words are wrong. I thought so too,  But there are always some people who don't care about life and death. Nowhen I came back, there were people in Wating who werelooking for death!" Zhao Zhao's tone suddenly increased.  Zhao Zongsheng was shocked, and a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead unknowingly. He said with a smile: "Oh, who is he? He is so ignorant of life and death!" "Hey, those ignorant things, what do they care about?  "Zhao Zhao quickly changed the subject.  "Yes!" Zhao Zongsheng said with a smile: "That's right By the way, I haven't congratulated the King of Qin yet. The destruction of Xixia this time is an unparalleled feat." "Everywhere, it should be done!" Zhao Zongsheng smiled and said: "The King of Qin doesn't have to  I am humble and my merits are obvious to all. The official ordered me to come to Chang'an to express my gratitude. " "Really? It's just a labor service, nothing else? For example" Zhao Zongsheng always had a smile on his face.  There is a chilling feeling.  "Asking for guilt?" A drop of cold sweat rolled down his forehead, and Zhao Zongsheng said in surprise: "What did King Qin say? You are a hero of the Song Dynasty, what crime are you guilty of?" Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "No? For example, you are guilty of correcting yourself.  The imperial edict, without authorization, canonizes Wei Ming Langyu as the king of Xiping County? " "You think this matter is just a temporary measure before the war. The King of Qin only needs to go to court, and the officials will definitely agree. It's not an imperial edict  " "What if I don't go to Shu to ask for orders? "&nbsp; "You" Zhao Zongsheng felt strong pressure coming towards his face and could hardly breathe.  "What's wrong with me? Brother Wang plans to punish him immediately, behead him first and report later? Or should he be impeached and reported?" "I" Zhao Zongsheng was suddenly stunned, but he had planned this in his heart.  But after receiving the news that Zhao Xu was unconscious, he gave up.  At this moment, Zhao Zhao's thoughts were still greatly shocked in his heart, and big beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.  "Brother Wang, we are cousins ??after all, so there is no need to beat around the bush." ??Zhao Zhao said: "You know what you want to do when you come to Chang'an When you came back, someone was seeking death in Wating, intending to murder me. Guards  The army captured them all. They thought they were some desperate thieves or remnants of Xixia, but they never expected" "What?" Big beads of sweat continued to roll down Zhao Zongsheng's forehead, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.  "I didn't expect them to be the two nephews of Brother Zong Yong's family. I taught two incompetent guys a lesson in Hangzhou. I didn't expect them to hold grudges. They are really a family. Why is it like this?" Zhao Zhao smiled and suddenly  He said: "Hey, that's not right. Aren't they imprisoned? Why did they come to Chang'an?" "This I really don't know what the situation is." Zhao Zongsheng smiled mockingly, his back was completely soaked.  "Really?" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "I heard that they are under the custody of Zongzheng Temple? Isn't Brother Wang Zongzhengqing? He is quite responsible. I heard that he went to Yuhang County Prince for an inspection a few days ago!" Zhao Zongsheng slapped his butt  Sitting on the ground, silent for a long time, he said in a deep voice: "You know everything?" "Yes, I know!" "Then what do you plan to do?" Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "It's not me, what do you plan to do? It's what you want to do.  How? The road is at your own feet, and it is your choice. " "Do I have a choice?" Zhao Zongsheng's expression was sad, and his eyes were full of helplessness and sadness.  "Why not?" Zhao Zongsheng said lightly: "You tell me what to do? No matter what happens, you will die?" "Yes, Zhao Zhongshan is a weakling. He has already tried everything. To assassinate this king, humph, the generals of the Western Army will  Even if you escape, what do you think our emperor's nephew will do?" Zhao Zhao's words echoed in his ears.  Zhao Zongsheng's body was trembling a little, and he said after a while: "What can I do? After all, there is a difference between the king and his ministers. If the king wants his ministers to die, they have to die! What's more he is my nephew after all, and the honor and disgrace of the King of Runan (Zhao Yunrang)'s house are all maintained.  How can I choose between him? " "How great!" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "If you recognize him as a nephew, can he recognize you as an uncle? If you want me to die, do you have to die?  You are an idiot. You are willing to take the blame for them and sacrifice everything, but others may not appreciate it, let alone be moved You should know your identity, right? " "Hmph!" Zhao Zongsheng said repeatedly.  Wry smile, isn't he just a scapegoat being used?  This is probably the greatest sorrow in life!  "It can't be said that you just sit back and wait for death. You did do something. You want to find a scapegoat to share the risks. That's right!" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "It's a pity that the scapegoat you found is not very good.  I wonder if you have heard it right? You are not afraid of opponents who are like gods, but you are afraid of teammates who are like pigs. Your vision is really bad!" Zhao Zongsheng said with a bitter smile: "Humph, what if you don't do anything?  , I can return from Chang'an safely, but will I still have a chance to survive when I return to Bianjing? " "This is your luck. If you don't do anything, you will go back Zhao Xu fell ill and was unconscious.  I will definitely not bother to deal with you. Your thirteen brothers and sisters will definitely not make things difficult for you." Zhao Zhaoyun said with a light smile: "What a pity, everything that was supposed to happen happened. It's a pity that everything happened.  It¡¯s beyond your expectation. Now you are in a situation As long as I speak out, will you still have a chance to survive?¡±  ?" Zhao Zongsheng said desolately: "If I die, I can at least save my family and all my brothers" Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "When the nest is overturned, there are no eggs. Haven't you heard?" "You are so sure?  Can you conquer Bianjing and sit on the throne?" Zhao Zongsheng felt that he had no confidence.  "Hmph, what do you think?" Zhao Zhao paused slightly and continued: "Your doubts come from unwillingness, but just because you don't want it doesn't mean that I can't take over Bianjing." "Hmph!" Zhao Zongsheng was weak.  The ground responded, and Zhao Zhao had already torn off the lastThe disguise he wore did not hide his intention for the throne, which showed that he was fully prepared.  Noble bloodline, unparalleled prestige, majestic army, powerful momentum Zhao Zhao already has the capital to dominate the world, and success may be only a matter of time!  "If Zhao Xu and his son are dead, your efforts will be in vain!" "Aren't you willing to let our brothers go after all?" Zhao Zongsheng asked with a somewhat pleading tone.  "Then it depends on you?" Zhao Zhao's words gave Zhao Zongsheng a glimmer of hope, and he asked in a trembling voice: "Are you willing to let us go?" "A fair deal, if Brother Wang can come up with something to make my heart move  Sincerely, I don't mind letting some of you brothers go Your father is still King Pu'an Yi, and you are still relatives of the emperor." Zhao Zhao said coldly: "If you are stubborn and insist on your own way, then I'm sorry.  On the day when I took charge of Bianjing, no chickens or dogs were left in the lineage of King Pu'an Yi!" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 678: Hiding in the City

    The Empress Dowager Cao looked at the guards coming and going in front of the Qingshou Palace, with a sneer on her weathered face.  "This is her euphemistic act of protecting the empress!" Zhao Fukang's expression was also very cold.  Gao Taotao wanted to be wary of them, but the empress dowager and the eldest princess had high status. Now all the ministers in the palace were watching the palace, so she did not dare to go too far.  House arrest is definitely not an option, the only option is to strengthen supervision.  "Let them go!" The Cao family has completely given up on Gao Taotao and his son. Now the whole world can see clearly that the King of Qin is more suitable to be the emperor. Unfortunately, those who are interested are stubborn.  "Humph, Dongyang destroyed Xixia, and they are starting to get anxious." "Is Dongyang taking any action now?" "Not yet, probably waiting for Minyan and the others!" Cao said worriedly: "Qingshou Palace is like this  The Prince of Qin's Palace is even more I don't know if Minyan and the others are okay. If it's not possible, bring them to the palace. What can they do if I'm here?" "Mother, Dongyang has already made preparations.  , they will find a way. If they have no choice but to bring people to the palace, it is not surprising that they would jump over the wall and do something extraordinary!" Zhao Fukang said, "To be honest, there is no one in this palace except you.  "No one else is safe, including me." "She dares. If she dares to touch you, I will fight her forever!" Mr. Cao was furious. At this age, what he cares about most is his children and grandchildren.  safety, if someone touches the bottom line, she will react strongly.  Zhao Fukang had a stern expression and said righteously: "I hope she will do something. I guess what Dongyang lacks now is an excuse." "Fukang. Don't do anything stupid!" "Don't worry, Madam. It won't happen. I'll wait.  Dongyang came back and watched him take the throne with his own eyes. "Hmm!" Zhao Fukang said, "Dongyang is busy outside. I think we should do something." "What?"  .  "Mother, this is it" Zhao Fukang stepped forward and whispered a few words in Cao's ear.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ As the lanterns came on, several carriages stopped at the gate of Prince Qin¡¯s Mansion.  As Chinese Valentine¡¯s Day approaches, Jiangnanju Restaurant will hold its annual Magpie Bridge Party.  Princess Qin, several ladies, and their children went out to watch the performance.  King Qin¡¯s family went out, and many people hiding in the darkness outside the palace suddenly felt a lot of pressure. They flew to the palace and followed quickly.  Tonight¡¯s night walk is destined to be unusual.  There were too many people on the street. After the carriage passed by, a large number of people immediately came up and blocked the way.  A group of experts from the Imperial City Division.  But it couldn't stop the surging crowds.  Soon, strangely enough, the carriage moved freely through the crowd.  The speed was unimpeded.  They didn't know how powerful King Qin was among the people now. When they saw the carriage of King Qin's palace, they naturally got out of the way immediately.  What's more, there is a kind of guard who opens the way and protects you from all angles.  In the eyes of the Imperial City's spies, this is an unusual signal. The more it is like this, the more likely it is that something is going on.  Keep up, you must keep an eye on it, otherwise something may happen.  They clearly remembered the Empress Dowager¡¯s order that if they failed to ¡°protect¡± the family members of Prince Qin, they would be executed.  As members of the Imperial City Division, they naturally know what the so-called protection means.  Tonight¡¯s situation made them feel even more stressed.  ¡°If he were an ordinary person, they would have no problem stopping him or even detaining him now.  But in the carriage of Prince Qin¡¯s palace, Princess Qin is on the carriage. Who dares to offend her?  The spies from the Imperial City Department tried their best to push through the crowd and shuttle among them, trying to keep up with the carriage.  Although they worked hard, unfortunately, at least half of the spies were blocked by the surging crowd, and gradually fell behind, and the distance between the carriages became farther and farther.  There was a huge crowd near Jiangnanju. A masked exorcism team appeared, quickly attracting a large number of passers-by.  The performers also distributed masks on the spot, and curious passers-by immediately put them on, moments later.  There were hundreds of faces of all kinds on the streets, and a masquerade dance kicked off on the streets of Bianjing.  "Not good!" The spies from the Imperial City Department desperately wanted to step forward, but unfortunately the road was congested, and even the carriage of the Prince of Qin's Palace had a hard time passing.  The experts from the Imperial City Division watched with their own eyes as Princess Qin and several ladies got off the carriage, and even clearly saw that almost everyone was holding a child in their arms.  A group of guards stood by and opened the way to protect them.  The exorcists danced with the magic weapons in their hands, and the wonderful performance attracted bursts of cheers from passers-by.  But at this moment,One of the performers made a mistake and sprayed out too much rosin, causing long flames to fly into the crowd. Suddenly some people screamed and backed away for fear of being injured by the flames. There was inevitably some chaos at the scene.  Several experts from the Imperial City Division tried their best to push away the crowd in front of them, their eyes widened with horror on their faces.  But in the blink of an eye, the family members of Prince Qin's Mansion disappeared.  "Everything in front of me is a mask of exorcism. Hundreds of people are exactly the same, and they can't recognize each other at all."  Where have all the family members of King Qin gone?  Their figures disappeared from the crowd, and passersby surrounded the exorcism team and moved forward.  The spies of the Imperial City Department's eyes fell on the performer wearing a mask. Eighty percent of the family members of Prince Qin's palace were hidden under the mask.  But in the surging crowd, they couldn't get close at all, let alone openly lift their masks for inspection.  Even if they wanted to, they couldn't do it. There were at least hundreds of people, and they didn't have time to compare them one by one. They could only watch helplessly as the exorcists walked further and further away.  And the family members of Prince Qin¡¯s Mansion have completely lost their traces, including the children.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡°What? They are missing?¡± In Chui Gong Hall, Gao Taotao got the report and became furious.  She was really afraid of what would happen. She was already a little afraid of listening to the report. There was really no good news.  "Trash, you can't even keep an eye on a few women and children. What do you want to eat?" "Your Majesty, please forgive me. There were too many people on the street. The performers who performed the exorcism made a mistake and caused a commotion. Princess Qin and the others disappeared into the crowd.  " "Exorcism? Isn't that a ceremony only at the end of the year?" "Her Majesty, someone probably arranged it in advance to create chaos and cover up their departure!" Han Qi revealed the essence of the problem.  It's evident.  "Yes, every time we step forward, there will be a crowd of people blocking the way and we dare not directly attack the carriage of Prince Qin's palace." "What did I order? You must watch it, this is how you watch it.  What's the point of keeping you? "Don't mention how angry Gao Taotao is.  "The Queen Mother forgives me, the Queen Mother spares my life!" The spies of the Imperial City Division were also very anxious, and they were also full of grievances. The matter was done badly, but they could not be entirely blamed.  Han Qi said: "Queen Mother, don't worry about the punishment. Even if they escape temporarily, they won't have time to leave the city. As long as Bianjing City is sealed off and strict interrogation is carried out, it may still be too late!" "Yes, Queen Mother, please forgive me and give me a chance."  , an opportunity to make a difference." "Well, block Bianjing immediately and conduct strict inspections. They must not be allowed to leave the city." Gao Taotao was really anxious. She knew the role and significance of Zhao Zhao's family very well.  "Queen Mother, in what name?" "Just say that the family members of the Prince of Qin's Palace were kidnapped by the remnants of Xixia, and then you know what to do, remember, you have to live!" "Is thisappropriate?" Han Qi said: "Just do it,  Don't the people love King Qin? They will definitely cooperate and help find them. In this way, it will not be easy for them to hide their whereabouts. Otherwise, if they hide in the huge Bianjing City, where can we find them?  ?" Gao Taotao: "Yes, the ones we find may be much larger. If they can't hold it back, it would be better to take the initiative. We can protect them legitimately and bring them into the palace. " "That's the only way now.  , To scare the snake, to catch the turtle in the urn!" Han Qi knew very well that the day when King Qin's family left safely was the day when the Western Army left Tongguan.  So, try to stop it no matter what.  "No matter what, no matter what method you use? You must find the person, remember, it must be alive!" This is the second time Gao Taotao has warned him.  "Dead people have little value and cannot serve as a threat. They will also provide excuses for Zhao Zhao, so she must be cautious.  "Yes!" "Let Guo Kui take over the defense of the west city of Bianjing, and Di Yong guard the palace and take strict precautions." The sudden change of the Qin family members made people shudder, and Gao Taotao felt that his sense of security was rapidly declining. ?¡­ ?¡­ ?¡­ ?¡­ ?¡­ ?¡­ ???????????????? Princess Qin and the princes were kidnapped by the remnants of Xixia. When the news came out, there was an uproar.  In the Qingshou Palace, Zhao Fukang said proudly: "It seems that Dongyang has already taken action. It is indeed good I hope Minyan and the others can escape this morning, so that Dongyang can take action as soon as possible." "I hope they are safe and sound!" Cao Cao  Shi clutched the dragon head crutch tightly, with a solemn expression, and his deep eyes were full of worry.  ¡°Mother, I will go to the garden to enjoy the cool weather later. I heard that Concubine Zhu often goes there too¡± ¡­ Sima Guang goes home.??, heard the news.  He naturally understood what was going on with the remnants of Xixia.  He looked back at the palace and sighed, what was supposed to come finally came!  ¡­ ¡­ On a small building, stood a man with a solemn expression. It was Jiang Leiting who had not been seen for a long time.  "Is the operation going well? Are the princesses and princes safe?" "The commander's arrangements are very thorough. We have also practiced many times, and the results are very good. The princesses and the others have been temporarily separated from the surveillance of the Imperial City Division." "Okay,  Well done, it's true that he is hiding in the city!" Jiang Leiting nodded, this is the most important link, there can't be any mistakes.  He has been preparing for two years, and everything is just for today.  "Start the second step immediately, start in ten directions at the same time, and act according to plan C." "Yes!" "Remember, there are a lot of spectators, remember to perform well." Jiang Leiting sneered: "I thought blocking the city gate would be enough.  Sit back and relax? This is just the beginning!" (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 679: Rumors Fill Bianliang

    The Bianhe River was the main water transport artery of the Song Dynasty, and all the money and grain from Jiangnan and the Huaihe River were transported from here.  Ships going south to north and entering and leaving Bianjing City must pass through Dongshui Gate.  The canal passes through the city wall from here, and heavy iron fences will fall down at night to ensure the safety of the city defense.  For decades, Dongshuimen has been safe and sound, and the soldiers stationed there have become accustomed to it, and it is common for them to take advantage of it.  As long as it does not delay the passage of ships and does not cause damage to the city's defense, it is enough.  But today, the imperial court suddenly issued a decree saying that King Qin¡¯s family members had been kidnapped by the remnants of Xixia, and asked them to strengthen their defenses and check passing ships.  How could such a thing happen?  The prestige of King Qin has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the soldiers complained and were very angry.  The leading school captain said: "Forget it, let's deal with it first. The affairs of the court are always louder than rain." The school captain's surname is Su, Su An, whose courtesy name is Bozhou!  Once upon a time, he belonged to the Imperial City Division of the Forbidden Army, with a high position and a promising future.  Once upon a time, he followed a young chief secretary of Honglu Temple on an envoy to the Liao Kingdom. He and the high-spirited county magistrate investigated cases and quelled chaos in Hangzhou; they went on an envoy to Hehuang together, and lived and died together.  Later, Lin Shilang was wrongly accused by Li Fugui and he was forced to give false testimony.  After the truth came to light, he could no longer see anyone. Fortunately, he was not silenced and survived.  The promising background was born, and finally the humble soldiers soldiers were defended by the Dongshui Gate here for a few years.  Su An feels that he has been forgotten by the world. This is what he should have done. Who allowed him to tell lies without conscience?  Even if it is forced.  After all, I can't stand the torture of my conscience.  He thought about going over and apologizing.  But I still couldn't muster the courage to face it.  As a traitor.  What qualifications do you have to beg for forgiveness?  What¡¯s more, Lin Shilang back then is now the powerful King of Qin. How can he have a chance to see him as a pawn?  Nobles often forget things, and the King of Qin must have forgotten himself.  The matter has come to this, what else is there to say? After feeling sad and regretful, Su An accepted the reality.  Just be a city defender.  There is nothing wrong with living in obscurity all your life.  But Su An has not forgotten this. He will always pay attention to the news about King Qin.  When Su An learned that he was the biological son of Emperor Renzong, Su An was surprised. No one had imagined that this would be the case.  Su An seemed to understand instantly why the officials had to give false evidence to frame the King of Qin, and how the Empress Dowager personally rushed to the execution ground to rescue him.  And he, inadvertently, got involved in the royal family's internal fighting and almost made a big mistake.  Later, King Qin made great achievements in the northwest.  This time, Xixia was directly destroyed.  Su An was happy in his heart because he thought he was extraordinary back then.  With outstanding abilities, he is indeed invincible and has become a hero of the Song Dynasty.  Recently, there have been wild rumors in Bianjing City that the official is critically ill and who will inherit the throne.  Of course it is the King of Qin, Su An thought in his heart, and the people's voice was also very loud.  But this kind of thing is not something they can decide, nor can they talk about it casually. They can only wait silently.  But I didn¡¯t expect that news would come today.  When the family members of Prince Qin¡¯s palace went out, they were kidnapped by the remnants of Exixia.  Is that really the case?  Although others think so, Su An always feels that there is something fishy in it.  As a member of the Imperial City Division, he had had such an experience back then, so he knew some hidden secrets.  Will the remnants of Xixia suddenly appear in Bianjing thousands of miles away?  The family members of Prince Qin's Mansion must be protected by guards, how could they all be abducted inexplicably?  The Kingdom of Xixia has been destroyed, and Wei Minglangyu has moved to Xiazhou in Hengshan. There is no hope of recovering the country, so what is the point of kidnapping the family members of the King of Qin?  If you want revenge, wouldn't it be better to directly assassinate?  Is it necessary to go to such trouble?  "Obviously, the current situation is not reasonable, so the people who kidnapped King Qin's family are definitely not Xixia people, or the family members of King Qin were not kidnapped, but disappeared on their own initiative.  The purpose of the imperial court to seal off the whole city with such great fanfare was to find people, not to save them.  The King of Qin is eyeing his family in Chang'an. What are the current intentions of the Queen Mother and the officials in "looking for" his family members?  The answer seems obvious.  Su An sighed, unable to help, so he could only sigh silently, hoping that King Qin's family would be safe.  Dongshui Gate was temporarily blocked, and many ships were blocked in the river. Su An hurriedly sent sergeants to check and then release them.  However, there are too many ships, most of them are carrying cargo, and there is a lot of space on the ship. Checking them all carefully will naturally take a long time.  As a result, there were immediate complaints.  The sameThis situation happened all over Bianjing. The people hated the remnants of Xixia for taking away the family members of the King of Qin, but they also complained about the imperial decree.  Long queues formed at all waterways and city gates. Forbidden Army officers patrolled the city and, under the guidance of Li Zheng, searched house to house.  In the hundred years since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the people of Bianjing have never experienced anything like this. In times of peace, the capital was in chaos, and one can imagine the mood of the people.  After hearing this, Gao Taotao and Han Qi were equally anxious. However, Zhao Zhao's wife and children were too important and must be found.  In desperation, they had no choice but to mobilize more soldiers of the Forbidden Army to participate, and ordered the dock gates to speed up.  At the same time, a rumor began to spread like wildfire in Bianjing City.  The family members of the King of Qin were kidnapped by the Xixia people!  As soon as the news came out, many people were surprised. Is this what the court said?  Someone immediately explained that there were more than ten family members in Prince Qin's palace, and they were protected by dozens of guards when they went out.  To kidnap dozens of people, how many people would the remnants of Xixia need to use?  How much noise will be caused?  "Such a large-scale remnant of Xixia sneaked into Bianjing, and the Imperial Army didn't notice it at all?  It's obviously impossible.  Furthermore, I heard that the family members of King Qin disappeared while watching a Nuo performance on the street.  This was in full public view, without any fighting, and dozens of people were taken away quietly. Is this possible?  There were many passers-by on the street that night, and their doubts became the best evidence.  Unless the family members of Prince Qin¡¯s palace did not resist and actively cooperated, they would have disappeared.     yes!  After the people heard about it, they thought it was true.  But why did the court say this?  Then it caused even bigger waves.  It is said that the current official has been in a coma for many days.  The crown prince's position became the focus.  The official Zhao Xu once intended to make the prince Zhao Xu the heir apparent.  The prince is young.  The officials were worried that the young master would be suspicious of the country, so they planned to ask the King of Qin to assist the government.  King Qin is the biological son of Emperor Renzong. He is so capable, hard-working and accomplished, and his prestige is unmatched.  It's okay to ascend the throne directly, not to mention being an auxiliary minister, which is naturally more than enough.  The people are willing to accept this fact and praise the officials for their wisdom.  "It's a pity that good things come in a long way."  There's always someone destroying it!  It is said that the empress dowager loved her second son and wanted to make her second son Yang Wang Zhao Hao the emperor. She opposed the crown prince's ascension to the throne and the king of Qin to assist the government.  Therefore, he wanted to seize the family members of the King of Qin and blackmail the King of Qin into compromising.  The rumor seemed to have gained wings. It spread throughout Bianjing in one day, and there was an uproar.  Although the internal strife in the royal family and the disputes in the court are far away from the common people, there are always some news circulating among the people, which sounds completely reasonable.  ?In addition, the people blocked the city gates from the imperial court.  It is very disgusting to conduct house-to-house searches and report a series of disturbing behaviors, and I feel resentful.  As a result, it became easier to accept rumors, and dissatisfaction with the court began to intensify. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? The official family has not been in court for many days and may have died.  What does it mean that the mourning is kept secret?  It is very likely that the official family has been murdered by the Queen Mother and King Yang. It is possible that the Queen Mother made King Yang the supervisor of the country because of the imperial edict.  The people were frightened and filled with righteous indignation, and they all complained: "Is there no one in the Song Dynasty who can suppress the Queen Mother and King Yang?" "Yes, there are only the Queen Mother and King Qin!"  This is why the Queen Mother and King Yang want to capture the family members of King Qin, and King Qin is far away in Chang'an, beyond their reach.  As for the Queen Mother, it is said that the Queen Mother is already under house arrest.  In addition, Prime Minister Han Qi helped the emperor to do evil and helped the Queen Mother and King Yang to do the wrong things. Now he dominates the palace and the court with one hand.  There are many examples from ancient times to the present of the Queen Mother pampering her young son, causing chaos in the palace, intending to get her hands on the artifacts, and tampering with the orthodoxy of the country.  Zheng Bo's allusion to Duan Yuyan is a famous piece in "Zuo Zhuan". Isn't the current Empress Dowager Gao Taotao a perfect Jiang family?  Coupled with the Prime Minister Han Qi, isn't it exactly the way in the play where the domineering queen mother and treacherous ministers control the government?  The common people are very familiar with this, and unknowingly, they believe it more firmly.  When the news reached the palace, Gao Taotao and Han Qi were under tremendous pressure, but they had reached this point and the arrow had already left the string. Where could they stop?  If the search is stopped, wouldn't it mean that the rumors are true?  Gao Taotao had to withstand the strong pressure, and the eldest son's lack of cooperation brought the situation to what it is today.  Now there is no way out, and she has a very bad feeling in her heart, but she must persevere.  As long as Bianjing is in hand and the throne is still in his own hands, everything will still have a chance.  Gao Taotao refuted the rumors in the name of the emperor, and at the same time hinted at the ministers and local officials in Bianjing to alleviate the spread of rumors.  Supervisor Zhao Hao once wanted to gradually spread the rumors, but the spread of the rumors was out of control and difficult to trace.  Zhao Hao onlyHe was under a lot of pressure. To be honest, he himself was not very willing to be the supervisor.  The throne is tempting, but under the current situation, the position of ninety-five is on pins and needles, why bother to wade into troubled waters?  However, his mother persisted and it was hard for him to object.  In addition, his brother Zhao Hao was unconscious and lost his usual threats and suppression.  Besides, it is the throne after all. As long as there is a chance, who can still feel lucky?  The effect of the imperial edict in refuting the rumors was really not very good. To a large extent, it was regarded as saying that there was no silver in this place.  As for officials, most people know that the most appropriate thing to do at this moment is to remain neutral.  In the end, no matter who sits on the dragon throne, they are still the officials of the Song Dynasty.  Gao Taotao had no choice but to order to speed up the search!  Dongshuimen has become a key point because it controls the water transportation of the Bianhe River.  Mr. Su An was very busy and worked throughout the night to inspect and release ships.  This night, half a moon is in the sky, and the water is sparkling.  After Su An had dinner, he hurried back and prepared to continue working overtime.  Just as he stepped onto a ship, there was a soft sound, the ship shook slightly, and a figure flashed past quickly.  I wanted to pursue him, but it was already too late. I only saw a figure disappearing into the night.  Su An stood there in astonishment, with a strange feeling in his heart. That figure from behind - so familiar!  (To be continued) ps: Duan of Zheng Burke in Yan, from "Zuo Zhuan. Yin Gong Year", Jiang Shi, the mother of Zheng Zhuanggong, favored her youngest son Gongshu Duan. She was arrogant and domineering and wanted to seize the throne of the king.  Unsuccessful, he was sentenced by Zheng Zhuangping.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 680: Encounter, Chance Encounter

    Dongshui Gate is rarely opened at night, with the exception of "special circumstances" such as today.  After Su An carried out the inventory step by step, he let the ships gradually leave the city.  As for the degree of carefulness, it¡¯s almost enough. The visibility at night is not good, so it¡¯s impossible to be too careful.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????  Some people still have a vague idea in their hearts that if they really encounter it, they would be willing to let King Qin's family members leave the city.  Looking at the current situation, it is very likely that the King of Qin will take over Bianjing in the future. If he saves the concubine and the prince in the future, it will be a great achievement!  Su An also has such expectations, but his purpose is not for credit or speculation, it is just a simple wish.  However, he also knew that King Qin's family had a large number of people and a huge goal, so it was not easy to leave easily.  The waiting ship has already left Qishibaba, the moon is at the top of the sky, and it is already midnight.  After a busy day, Su An felt very tired even though he was in good health.  When I got ashore, I picked up the gourd and took a sip of strong wine to relieve my fatigue.  It has been many years since I met him in Hangzhou and it has become a habit.  He then sent the soldiers who were accompanying him to go back and rest first. He wanted to be quiet, but he wanted to wait for someone.  Sitting under the willows by the river, Su An clearly noticed that at a certain moment, the light changed significantly, and the familiar figure appeared again.  "Are you a friend or an enemy? Come out and meet us!" A stone came from the sky and landed on the stone slab with a crisp sound, and a long-haired woman appeared by the river.  The black outfit wraps up her exquisite figure, and her movements are very dexterous.  Su An looked back and felt very familiar, but he couldn't react for a moment.  The expectant eyes of the woman in black were filled with disappointment, and she whispered softly: "Brother Su, don't you recognize me?" "Miss Yutong?" It wasn't until she heard the voice that Su An called tentatively.  "It's me. I thought Brother Su didn't recognize me!" The person who came was none other than Mu Sihong's maid, Yutong, who was a tomboy with short hair at the time.  Now, she has a head full of black hair and long hair shawl, giving her a little more grace and elegance of a woman.  Su An also said sarcastically: "Miss Yutong changed her makeup, so I didn't recognize her for a while." "Does it look better now? Or did it look better before?" After Yutong asked this sentence, there was a hint of beauty on Yutong's pretty face.  Crimson.  Fortunately, it was dark night.  Others can't see clearly either.  Su An couldn't help but be stunned. After a moment, he said: "I used to be energetic, but now I'm even more beautiful!" It's obvious that the tomboy has turned into a charming young lady.  "That's good!" Yutong seemed very satisfied with this answer.  Su An was stunned again. He didn't know how to answer the question, although he felt it was at this moment.  The sudden appearance of Jade Boy is very strange.  He wanted to ask why, but after opening his mouth slightly, he closed it again. It seemed inappropriate to ask now.  By the Bian River, willows are moving with the wind and illuminated by the moonlight.  Waves of light float on the water.  For a moment, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere was inevitably a bit strange.  Yutong lowered her head, holding a stone on her slender toes. With a little force, the stone flew out and fell into the river, causing ripples in circles, just like in her heart.  The weird atmosphere lasted for a long time.  Yutong finally broke the silence and asked: "Brother Su, how have you been in these years? I think you have married a wife and started a family. How old are your children?" No one could see Yutong's face in the night.  Like a red apple.  She deliberately suppressed her voice, just to avoid trembling in her voice.  Or lose courage mid-sentence.  In the dark night, Su An also hesitated for a moment and whispered: "How can a rough soldier have a family?" "Really?" The answer was expected when he said it himself.  Still couldn't help but be excited.  Even if he tried hard to restrain himself, he could not suppress his surging heart no matter what.  In five years, something that has been suppressed for five years suddenly opens up. It is not easy to restrain it.  This is especially true for a woman.  Su An is meticulous in his work, but he is a rough man in life.  Being so careless, he didn't even notice the "obvious" emotional changes in his daughter's family.  "Miss Yutong, why are you here? Are Mrs. Meng and Mrs. Mu okay?" Su An finally took the initiative to ask. The atmosphere just now was too weird and a bit depressing.  "It's all good!" Yutong calmed down, business was important at the moment.  Su An nodded subconsciously, smiled and said: "That's good,""His Royal Highness" "Your Highness is fine, I think you have heard about it.  "    "yes!  " "Your Highness and Madam both talk about you all the time!  " Yutong's words made Su An's eyes suddenly light up. He couldn't help but trembled and said in surprise: "Really?  "The words contained too much surprise and excitement, and there was an indescribable feeling." Yutong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finally letting go of his worries, and said softly: "If this were not the case, Your Highness would also  You won't let me come to you at this time!  " "His Highness asked you to come to me?  "Su An is still in surprise. "Yes!  "Yu Tong said: "Actually, His Highness knew your whereabouts a few years ago, and I discovered it I wanted to come to you at that time, but Your Highness wouldn't let you.  At first I thought His Highness was still resentful of you, so I didn't dare It wasn't until a few days ago that Madam told me that Your Highness had never blamed you. He didn't come to you because he was worried about your safety and was afraid of embarrassing you.  "    "real?  "Su An was questioning, but he was more surprised and relieved. Maybe he didn't have the slightest doubt in his heart. "Well!  "Yutong quietly wiped away the tears on his cheeks and whispered: "His Highness and his wife asked me to come here today. They said Su Bozhou is a righteous person, and he is worthy of trust in times of crisis.  " "But madam, they need help?  Su An is obliged to do whatever needs to be done!  " Su An knew very well what he was busy checking on the canal every day. The reason why Yutong could appear at this time must be related to this. He was absolutely bound to help. He had no doubts about what Yutong said. He knew that person  , whether he is the county magistrate or the King of Qin, he is always so magnanimous. After five years of no contact, it is a matter of life and death. Su An is even very excited and relieved at this moment.  What is related to him is the safety of King Qin's family. King Qin allows him to come to him. How can he not be moved by such a level of trust in himself? King Qin does this.  If you put yourself in the most important moment, you can take advantage of him? In fact, it is an honor for him to be used by King Qin. "Brother Su, you are right!"  "Yu Tong was very excited. Su An said: "The search is very strict now. It's not easy to send the princess and his wife out of the city!  " "I know, it's not about leaving the city.  But" Yutong walked closer, lowered his voice and whispered a few words in Su An's ear. As Yutong spoke, his breath was like blue, and the slightly hot beauty's breath fell on her earlobes and cheeks. Su An couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.  His heart beat faster, and his face was slightly shy. But he only had big things on his mind at the moment, and his subtle feelings were temporarily forgotten. "Okay, I understand, I will cooperate.  .  "Su An still had any concerns, so he agreed immediately. "Brother Su, this matter may be dangerous, aren't you afraid?  "Yu Tong asked in a low voice. "People in the army have long ignored life and death.  Su An smiled and said: "What's more, a scholar will die for his confidant."  No matter what, I must repay His Highness King Qin for his trust, otherwise I will feel even more guilty.  " Yutong warned: "Be careful, you must save your life to wait for His Highness to come back. At that time, he will be promoted to a noble rank, and" "Humph, I understand.  Don't worry, it's okay!  Su An smiled and said, "Miss Yutong, you should also be careful."  "    "Um!  "For a moment, Yutong felt warm in his heart. "That's good.  Let's split up!  "    "Um!  Before Yutong left, he turned back and whispered: "Brother Su, just call me Yutong from now on."  " "Okay, Yutonggu be careful!  "The moonlight is like water, and in the gentle atmosphere of the Luohe River, the shadows of the two people hurriedly left     in the early morning of summer, it is always extremely cool, especially in the palace garden of birds and flowers.  , walked slowly through the flowers, the flowers and plants still smelled the same as before, the fragrance was pleasant and refreshing, but the mood was completely different. Mrs. Zhu had no intention of admiring the flowers, and just paced back and forth among the flowers, her brows furrowed, full of sadness and worry.  Originally, her life was very good. Although her status as a concubine was not as high as that of a queen, she was still extremely noble. The most important thing was that she had a son, and he was the de facto eldest son of the emperor. If nothing unexpected happened, according to tradition, he would be the prince in the future.  Even if he ascends the throne and becomes emperor, he will not succeed in the future.The Queen Mother's status is also extremely respected.  "It's a pity that the official suddenly became critically ill at a young age, which made Zhu very anxious.  Fortunately, Queen Xiang has always been kind to her. If her son can succeed to the throne, there is still hope.  Her husband did think so and always wanted to give birth to her son Zhao Xu.  But when King Yang showed up halfway, the Queen Mother was determined to make her second son Zhao Hao the emperor.  Brothers eventually become brothers, so what should they, the late emperor¡¯s concubines, do?  She can only be the emperor's sister-in-law with an embarrassing status, and her life will be very difficult.  The most irritating moment was that the throne that belonged to his son was taken away from him.  "Zhu's heart is full of hatred. She comes from an ordinary background and has little knowledge. She doesn't know what the overall situation is.  She simply believed that her son was going to lose the throne, how could she be willing to do so?  But her husband was in a coma and the Queen Mother was so strong that she, a weak concubine, could not resist.  Seeing that the situation was getting worse, Mrs. Zhu became more and more anxious and restless!     what to do?  Apart from pacing in the garden and worrying, there seemed to be nothing to do.  At this most lonely and helpless moment, footsteps sounded, and someone whispered: "Isn't this Concubine Zhu?" Mrs. Zhu turned around and saw Zhao Fukang, the eldest princess of Chu State, slowly approaching.

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 681: Fell into the trap

    "I've met the eldest princess!" The Zhu family didn't dare to entrust her to the eldest daughter. Zhao Fukang was of a higher rank, so the queen was always polite when she saw her, not to mention that she was just a noble concubine!  "Your Majesty, you're welcome!" Zhao Fukang said, "We are a family, why do we need to meet outsiders?" Mrs. Zhu was also smart, especially sweet-tongued, and said hurriedly: "Yes, aunt I wonder if I can call you this?"  "Of course!" Zhao Fukang smiled slightly and said softly: "Just now, the imperial concubine's brows were furrowed and her face looked worried. What's wrong? But isn't Xu'er feeling well?" Madam Zhu said hurriedly: "No, Xu'er is fine.  "Aunt Youlao is worried about me." "Oh, are you worried about Guan Jia's illness?" Zhao Fukang seemed to suddenly realize.  "Yes!" Mrs. Zhu nodded, then lowered his head and said nothing, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably.  Zhao Fukang hurriedly comforted him: "You're fine, why are you crying? Didn't you say that the official was just temporarily comatose, and his condition has improved in the past few days?" "The official" Zhu hesitated and said, "Don't you know, the imperial physician?  I said, if the official family hasn¡¯t woken up in the past two days, it is possible" As he spoke, Mrs. Zhu became even more sad and burst into tears.  "Ah? How could this happen?" Zhao Fukang was surprised and sad as if it was the first time he heard about it.  "I don't know, I don't know either. If there is something wrong with the official family, what should we, the orphans and widowed mothers, do?" Zhu felt really aggrieved and worried a lot.  These days I have been repressed and had no chance to vent. Now that I saw Zhao Fukang, I seemed to have found someone to talk to, and I couldn't help but express it.  Zhao Fukang played the role of a close sister very well and comforted him softly, "Don't worry, the official family will be fine. Eveneven if something unexpected happens, your Xu'er will be the eldest son and the future Emperor of the Song Dynasty. It's your blessing."  "In the back." "But" Zhu didn't think so.  But the key to the problem is that the son must be able to ascend the throne.  Zhao Fukang said: "What's the matter? Is someone giving you a hard time? My aunt can help you, but if it doesn't work, please ask the Queen Mother to make the decision for you!" "What my aunt said is true, but now that King Yang is supervising the country, the Queen Mother seems to mean  " Ms. Zhu didn't dare to speak too directly. Her mother-in-law's arrogant power was still very powerful, and she felt a little scared when she thought about it.  "Supervising the country does not mean being the crown prince!" Zhao Fukang pretended to be confused.  Zhu said pitifully: "The Queen Mother once had a dispute with the officials. She wants to make King Yang the crown prince and inherit the rule. Now he is the supervisor of the country, and he will naturally ascend the throne in the future." Zhao Fukang said softly: "Is that so? If that's the case, it's okay.  It¡¯s not going to be easy for you, and Xu¡¯er is gone. I¡¯m afraid his life will be in danger in the future¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Zhu said suddenly.  She was frightened, her son was her lifeblood, how could she see him being harmed?  In one sentence, it hits the point!  Zhao Fukang looked around and saw no one around, so he lowered his voice and said, "To be disrespectful, think about the fate of the two princes Dezhao and Defang who were under Taizu's knees." This is a family matter of their Zhao family.  Naturally, Mrs. Zhu heard about it and was immediately frightened.  After brothers become brothers, the son of the late emperor will become an obstacle to the throne. Who doesn't want to pass the throne to his son?  At that time, King Yang will definitely use the same methods as Emperor Taizong to murder his son.  When she thought of this, Mrs. Zhu shuddered and became confused.  "Auntie. Save me, save my child!" Zhu subconsciously grabbed Zhao Fukang's sleeve. At this moment, she needed a life-saving straw.  "Thiswhat did the Queen Mother say?" Zhao Fukang asked in a low voice.  Zhu said with a worried look on her face: "The Queen Mother said that when the time comes, she will ask King Yang to make Zhao Xu the crown prince, but I always feel" "Yes, we can't say for sure what will happen in the future. The Queen Mother and the Queen Mother will be together on the same day.  Maybe they can protect Zhao Xu, but what if they are gone? Even the promises written in black and white will be overturned by changes." Zhao Fukang put himself in the situation and said: "In the past, Queen Mother Zhaoxian (Du) had a golden alliance.  It was agreed that the throne would be passed back to the Taizu lineage after the brotherhood, but what happened" "Yes, that's what I'm worried about. The official family is in a coma. Now the Queen Mother has the final say, and I can do nothing about it!"  Zhu cried as she spoke. With the precedents of Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang, and Zhao Fukang's words, the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became.  Zhao Fukang sighed with emotion: "It is the emperor who has the final say on who will inherit the throne" "The official family planned to Li Xu'er, but he has been in a coma, and everything has to be decided by the Queen Mother." What Zhu hopes most now  If the husband can wake up, all hope for the future lies in his son.  Zhao Fukang sighed."This is a bit troublesome. It's a pity that although the officials often mentioned making Zhao Xu the crown prince, they never issued an imperial edict in the court Even if it was written down, it would be good. This is the most effective evidence. Who  I can't deny it." "Imperial decree?" Zhu's eyes suddenly lit up as he thought of something.  "Yes, the establishment of a crown prince is a national matter, and oral orders will definitely not count. If there is an imperial edict, it can be written in black and white, and it cannot be denied." Zhao Fukang sighed: "Unfortunately, there is no such thing. We can only hope that the officials will wake up as soon as possible and write the edict in their own hand. This way  Prince, Xu'er's position as crown prince is saved." Zhu didn't speak, but fell into deep thought. Zhao Fukang saw it and smiled without saying a word.  "However, even if there is an imperial edict, if the Queen Mother insists on having her own way, once the official family is gone, how can we orphans and widowed mothers" Mrs. Zhu was worried.  After all, Gao Taotao's power is overwhelming, Zhao Hao is now the supervisor of the country, and Prime Minister Han Qi is in charge of the political hall, controlling everything inside and outside.  Zhao Fukang said: "If the official family really writes down such a decree, the Empress Dowager, the royal family members, and the ministers in the court will all support it." "Really?" "Well, don't be sad, go back and take good care of the official family.  Well, I hope he wakes up soon and issues the imperial edict! " "Thank you, aunt!" Zhu said her thanks and left immediately. Hope was rekindled in her heart, and now she has to do something big.  Zhao Fukang looked at Zhu¡¯s leaving figure with a smile on his lips.  This stupid woman who protects her calf can be used and may play an important role.  It¡¯s just that she is too stupid. If Gao Taotao notices, all her previous efforts will be wasted and she will be in danger.  It all depends on God¡¯s will!  Zhao Fukang looked up at the western sky and said silently in his heart: Dongyang, this is the only thing eldest sister can do for you, you have to work hard!  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Gao Taotao did not notice Zhu¡¯s unusual movements. Now she has a worse situation to face.  In the early morning, a big event happened on the Bianhe River.  A boat took advantage of the early morning mist and quietly headed towards Dongshuimen, trying to leave the city. However, it was discovered by soldiers patrolling the city on the eve of leaving the city and intercepted.  It was originally just a routine inspection, but major problems were quickly discovered.  First, it was discovered that Captain Su An, who was on duty at Dongshui Gate, was intentionally accommodating and wanted to cover the ship out of the city. However, he made a mistake and was discovered.  Then it was discovered that there were several young women holding several children on the boat. The number and general situation were very consistent with the family members of the Qin Palace. The morale of the soldiers patrolling the city was immediately boosted.  After all, this is a task given by the court and must be completed.  They have suffered a lot for this in the past few days, so naturally they hope it will end soon.  Furthermore, the imperial court gave a good reward.  If you "rescue" the family members of Prince Qin's mansion, you will be rewarded heavily.  Therefore, the soldiers immediately stepped forward to intercept and rescue people, but the ship was very uncooperative.  Several people came out to block the searching officers and soldiers, and they clashed and started fighting.  Among them was a young and well-dressed woman, the school captain Su An, and several agile men.  The fight was fierce and immediately attracted passers-by and people on the boat to watch.  Some people were surprised to find that the well-dressed woman seemed to be the personal bodyguard of the concubine of Prince Qin's palace, and those men were also the bodyguards of Prince Qin's palace.  Not long ago, someone caused trouble in Jiangnanju, and they were the ones who drove away the troublemaker.  Among them, this female guard has a sweet appearance and heroic appearance, which makes the most profound impression on people.  A question arises. The guards of Prince Qin¡¯s Mansion got into a fight with the officers and soldiers. What happened?  Didn¡¯t it say that the family members of the King of Qin were kidnapped by the remnants of Xixia? Then it should be Xixia people who fought with the officers and soldiers, how could it be After being reminded by someone who was interested, everyone suddenly thought of the rumors in Bianjing City.  "Could it be that the officers and soldiers were not rescuing people, but hunting them down?"  ¡°Oh my god, the Queen Mother and King Yang are hunting down King Qin¡¯s family.  Especially when the ships were attacked, there were only some women holding their children.  The women all have good looks and noble temperament, which is very consistent with the family members of King Qin.  But there are no remnants of the Xixia people?  Everyone could see clearly that the truth of the rumors was getting stronger.  In the end, the well-dressed woman struggled with several male guards, but some were injured and fell into the water. Another guard was killed by officers and soldiers on the spot.  The remaining people saw that the situation was not good and took advantage of the chaos to escape!  The officers and soldiers who blocked the attack did not know anything about it. After the incident happened, they hurriedly responded to the attack. They only thought that those who resisted were the remnants of Xixia. They acted in haste and with the eagerness to perform meritorious service.  The resistance was defeated, and some officers and soldiers went to pursue them, while others went to rescue "the family members of the King of Qin".  &nbsp;Everyone could see clearly that a group of women and children were invited over by the officers and soldiers and brought into the carriage.  The external rhetoric is to send it to the palace for protection!  "Protection, then why did the guards of the Qin Palace use swords with the officers and soldiers?"  It¡¯s very strange!  What happened at Dongshuimen is spreading rapidly to the whole city through the mouths of these people, and some people may deliberately add fuel to the flames.  At the same time, Gao Taotao and Han Qi in the palace also received the news.  The family members of King Qin have found it and are bringing it to the palace.  Gao Taotao finally breathed a sigh of relief. After paying a huge price, he finally found the person.  As long as there are hostages in hand, Zhao Zhao will inevitably use the rat weapon!  But when the hostages were delivered to the palace, Gao Taotao was dumbfounded. She didn't even know any of the so-called family members of Prince Qin's palace!  Han Qi was also stunned for a moment. Strong panic filled his heart, and he clearly realized a very terrible consequence.  He hurriedly shouted: "Queen Mother, no luck, I've been tricked, something big is going to happen!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 682: A famous teacher

    The soldiers at the lower level did not know Princess Qin and the ladies. There were no photos in this era, and even if there were portraits, they were only similar in spirit and difficult to identify accurately.  Therefore, when he met the elegant beauty holding a child, and the guards of the Prince of Qin's palace tried their best to protect him, he bribed the Shuimen captain to sneak out of the city.  If the conditions are consistent, the soldiers will subconsciously identify them as family members of the Prince of Qin's Mansion.  It was not until the Queen Mother Gao Taotao personally identified the person after he was brought into the palace that he was exposed, and there would be a time lag in between.  After the soldiers in other places in Bianjing heard that the family members of King Qin had been found, their tight strings suddenly relaxed, they lost their vigilance, and the search stopped completely.  During this gap, there were at least ten places in Bianjing where people escaped quietly or broke through.  The soldiers were caught off guard and succeeded in at least seven or eight cases.  When the news reached the palace, Gao Taotao came back to his senses and said in astonishment: "It was just their strategy before. The purpose was to confuse us, deliberately muddy the waters, and then take advantage of the chaos to escape?" "Yes, that's true!  "Han Qi had already understood. This time, they were completely manipulated by Zhao Zhao and plotted against them.  "We really fell into the trap!" Gao Taotao said dejectedly: "The ten forces broke out at the same time. How well prepared they were. What they thought was true was false, and what was true was false. Hum It's too late. The people must have escaped." King Qin  The family members' escape was undoubtedly a heavy blow.  Zhao Zhao, who was in Chang'an, no longer had any worries and could start fighting for the throne without any scruples.  Han Qi wanted to say that he was not sure. Even if seven or eight people broke through the encirclement, would the family members of King Qin definitely be among them?  ¡°It¡¯s really not certain, maybe this is still a strategy to hide the truth and escape from the golden cicada¡¯s shell.  But even if the family members of King Qin are still in Bianjing City, what can they do?  After this incident, it is impossible to search again, and the people will never agree.  Besides, Bianjing is a huge city with a population of one million.  It's no problem to hide a few people, but if you try to find them again, you're just looking for a needle in a haystack!  Furthermore, King Qin will definitely not give this opportunity and time!  Besides Han Qi said worriedly: "Queen Mother, the worse situation may be more than this!" "What else?" The huge sense of loss made Gao Taotao's thinking a little confusing.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Two days later, the answer was revealed.  King Zhao Zhao of Qin issued a proclamation in Chang'an, informing the world.  Claiming that his wife, children and mother were inexplicably kidnapped by the Queen Mother and the Supervisor.  Life or death is unknown. Please give an explanation and release the family members.  As soon as the news came out, the world was in an uproar!  The prestigious King of Qin has high credibility, and his statement is the best evidence that the previous rumors are true.  The family members of King Qin were not kidnapped by Xixia.  It was the work of the Queen Mother and King Yang who was in charge of the country.  How could this be?  Public opinion was suddenly in an uproar. Could it be that the Queen Mother and King Yang really wanted to rebel?  The King of Qin was a hero of the Song Dynasty, how could he be treated like this?  What does it mean to take away family members?  It is the consensus of many people that if there is any grudge, it will not bring harm to the family. The actions of the Queen Mother and King Yang undoubtedly exceeded the bottom line and aroused strong dissatisfaction.  Ever since.  Strong pressure poured into the Bianjing Palace, demanding that the Queen Mother and King Yang give an explanation and release the family members of King Qin.  But once the news came in, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, and there was no news again.  There were many people at Dongshui Gate who saw with their own eyes the officers and soldiers arresting people, and heard with their own ears that the people were being sent to the palace.  The officers and soldiers made a mistake and arrested the wrong person, but the people didn't know that the officers and soldiers' poor credibility was unusually high at this time.  People all over the world believed that those captured at that time were the family members of the King of Qin.  The person has been sent to the palace.  But there was no movement in the palace. What are the Queen Mother and King Yang going to do?  Where are the family members of King Qin?  It¡¯s called protection, but the current situation is really worrying.  What does today¡¯s indifference and refusal to respond mean?  Are they unwilling to let him go, or have King Qin¡¯s family members been harmed?  The hesitation in the palace immediately aroused suspicion among the people, and the people were indignant.  The Queen Mother and King Yang actually murdered King Qin's wife and children.  The King of Qin was a hero of the Song Dynasty with unparalleled achievements. How could he treat his family like this?  Several of King Qin's children were the direct grandsons of Emperor Renzong. How could Fengzi and Longsun be killed like this?  The Queen Mother and the officials.  It's simply cruel and inhumane. They are clearly a family, how can they do this? ??????? Snake-hearted, cold-blooded and ruthless!  For a time, countless people scolded and questioned the Queen Mother and King Yang.? Under such circumstances, what Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao need most is a reasonable explanation, an explanation that can calm public anger.  It¡¯s a pity that they can¡¯t give it out.  At first they denied it, but the people didn't believe it at all. They believed their own eyes more.  The Dongshui Gate Incident has led the people to believe that it was the Queen Mother who had captured the family members of King Qin.  The preconceptions have been deeply rooted in people's hearts. No matter how Gao Taotao explains it, the people will not listen to or believe a word of it.  Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao were completely helpless. They had no evidence in their favor and lacked credibility. Any explanation seemed pale and darkened.  Nowadays, the yellow mud falls into the crotch, it is either feces or feces, even if you jump into the Yellow River, you can¡¯t wash it away!  Release him?  If no one is caught, how can we talk about releasing them?  "But the people didn't believe it. He was not released and disappeared again. So the only reasonable explanation is that the family members of King Qin have been killed.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ We have an excuse to send troops!  King Zhao Zhao of Qin was shocked when he received the news in Chang'an.  The officers and soldiers of the Western Army were even more sad and indignant. They were fighting desperately on the northwest front, but the court treated the family members of the commander in such a cold-blooded way, which is intolerable.  The soldiers asked for orders one after another, asking the troops to leave Chang'an and go straight to Bianjing to rescue the princess and the prince.  Or it can only be revenge, but no one wants to face such a tragedy.  ??The life and death of his wife and children are unknown, and everyone will think about rescue and revenge. The people also understand this very well and sympathize with it.  Voices of questioning and scolding came one after another against the Queen Mother and King Yang, and public resentment boiled.  It is natural for the King of Qin to send troops, and the people understand and support it. At the same time, they are also very worried.  Especially the people of Guanluo generation are even more afraid.  If there is a war between Chang'an and Bianjing, hundreds of thousands of troops will fight. Guanzhong and Luoyang will be the main battlefields, and they will inevitably suffer the disaster of war and the loss of lives.  For ordinary people, they maintain justice, but they do not want to see war.  The demands of the people were conveyed to Bianjing and Chang'an through various channels, and the pressure on Gao Taotao was even greater.  The subjects asked her to give King Qin a reasonable explanation and not to have her own way and cause a war.  Everyone agreed that the incident happened because of them, and the person who tied the bell must untie it.  There is no doubt that if a war breaks out, she will be the one who caused it and the sinner.  Poor Gao Taotao was just dumb and eating Coptidis chinensis. He was scapegoated and unable to defend himself. The subjects had no choice but to complain or even curse. They had no choice but to turn their attention to Chang'an and pray to the King of Qin apologetically.  The eyes of the whole world are focused on Chang'an, waiting for King Qin's final decision.  At this time, the former prime minister and former Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy Wen Yanbo came forward.  He personally rushed to Chang'an to persuade the King of Qin to start war cautiously and cherish the people. He was even willing to act as a mediator between Bianjing and Chang'an, hoping to turn the hostility into friendship.  For a time, Mr. Wen's reputation increased rapidly. He worked hard for the people of the world and was kind and responsible. This is what a good prime minister is!  In an instant, Han Qi, the treacherous prime minister of Bianjing, was thrown across several streets.  The officials of the Song Dynasty also saw clearly that Wen Yanbo's move was actually to seek refuge with the King of Qin, work for him, and gain both fame and fortune.  Wen Xianggong has many peaches and plums all over the world, and all his disciples and former officials know how to choose.  King Zhao Zhao of Qin also showed extraordinary willpower. After accepting Wen Yanbo's persuasion, he endured his grief and expressed his willingness to take into account the overall situation.  As long as the Empress Dowager and King Yang hand over their wives and children, they are willing to stop the army.  The people were filled with emotion. King Qin understood the general situation and took the initiative to give in!  Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao were naturally unable to make friends with others. Their attitude completely angered the people. They were completely placed as the culprits and could no longer be cleared.  It was almost inevitable that the Western Army would send troops, but the King of Qin still did not act rashly.  King Qin¡¯s calmness and restraint, his benevolence and righteousness are beyond imagination and touching.  If the reason for starting the war to save people and avenge his wife and children seems a bit weak and selfish, then the news that broke out next made Qin Wang Zhao Zhao completely stand on the moral high ground.  The imperial edict of Zhao Xu, an official, was exposed. The imperial concubine Zhu showed the emperor's personal edict to the courtiers through the empress dowager Cao, conferring the sixth son of the emperor Zhao Xu as the crown prince!  The rumors were confirmed again, and the people almost completely believed them.  The edict written by the official Zhubi himself was always correct. Although it did not say that King Qin assisted the government, the people subconsciously believed that the King of Qin had the qualifications and ability to assist the government and was expected by the public.  As for the Empress Dowager and King Yang who are indeed suspected of tampering with the imperial edict, since the prince??Even if the prince is young, he is not suitable to establish a supervisory state again! ??????????????????????? If King Yang assists as the emperor¡¯s uncle, the people may be able to accept it, but he can supervise the country Under such circumstances, it is obviously a precursor to usurping the throne!  The fate of the official family is uncertain, and the power of the country is controlled by the Queen Mother and King Yang. The fait accompli is this.  It is treacherous to seek to usurp the throne!  King Zhao Zhao of Qin no longer hesitated, and raised the banner of supporting the country, and sent his troops out of Tongguan, aiming directly at Bianjing.  " In this way, everyone in the world has nothing to say. It is appropriate for the king of Qin to send troops whether it is public or private.  Occupies justice and fairness, and is recognized.  However, the people of Guanluo were still panicked and were preparing to flee. King Qin once again announced to the world that the Western Army would strictly enforce military discipline and would never commit any crime along the way and would never disturb the people.  As soon as the news came out, the people loved and supported King Qin even more.  After all, the King of Qin was forced to send troops for good reasons. It was not easy to do this.  In addition to being grateful, the people also ate pots of pulp and expressed condolences to the Western troops along the way.  The righteous troops of the Western Army marched towards Bianjing in a mighty manner, and the situation in the Song Dynasty suddenly changed.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 683: Awakening

    The sky in Bianjing was extremely gloomy, the rain was about to come but it never fell, and the atmosphere was extremely depressing.  It¡¯s even more like this in Chui Gong Hall. It¡¯s quiet, very quiet, so quiet that it¡¯s almost suffocating.  Gao Taotao was sitting in the middle, with a particularly cold face, while Zhao Hao was full of resentment. Although Han Qi remained calm, his furrowed brows could not hide the anxiety and worry in his heart.  Xiang Queen stood aside and remained silent.  The imperial concubine Zhu was kneeling down, her hair disheveled, as if she was taking off her hairpin to await her punishment.  The imperial edict, the fatal imperial edict was taken out by her.  Although it was important for the King of Qin to raise troops in Chang'an, if it was in the name of rescuing his wife and children and taking revenge, it was ultimately a personal grudge.  You can make a fuss about this. For the sake of his own personal hatred, the King of Qin ignored the safety of the Song Dynasty and was not considerate of the people's private life.  Although the teacher is famous, his justice will be greatly reduced, there will definitely be some opposition, and the support among the people will also be reduced.  "However, with that imperial edict, King Qin sent troops to Jingnan, to help the country, and for the safety of the Song Dynasty and the legitimacy of the royal family.  Holding high the banner of righteousness is not just to save your wife and children, but also to take revenge.  It is about state affairs, about peace and stability, and about the country and the country of the Song Dynasty.  With such a noble and majestic image, it is easier to win the support of the subjects.  She hated the anger in Gao Taotao's eyes!  ¡°Is he stupid, or is Zhao Zhao too smart?  He always wanted to capture his family members and hostages, so that he could take advantage of them.  But he didn't expect that he would use this incident to dig a big hole and trick himself into jumping into it.  It¡¯s hard to tell whether killing two birds with one stone, Zhao Zhao directly benefited immensely.  After successfully rescuing people, there are excuses. The rumors are false and true, and the lies become true, completely ruining one's final prestige and reputation, and losing the support of the people.  He also successfully used this matter to attract his own attention, causing such a big loophole in the harem, and many major events were ruined by this stupid woman.  Gao Taotao¡¯s murderous gaze fell.  The evil mother-in-law's prestige was no joke, Mrs. Zhu suddenly became frightened and trembled all over.  "Stupid, do you think your son can become the emperor if you take out that edict?" "That's the official's order. I just follow the order!" Zhu didn't know where he got the courage. When the incident happened  .  She had expected such an outcome.  There won't be a happy ending for either side. If he sacrifices himself, he will be satisfied if his son can be fulfilled.  "At this time, you are still so stupid?" Gao Taotao really couldn't understand, how could his son accept such a stupid woman as his concubine?  Maybe he was too kind to the Queen.  Otherwise, how could such a stupid woman survive in the palace?  "Do you think Fukang is helping you? Do you think King Qin will put your son on the throne after entering Bianjing? People who are being used don't even know it!" "Is there any difference?" Zhu asked coldly.  Said: "Can King Yang let go of my son when he ascends the throne? Instead of others who will die in the future for unknown reasons, it is better to give it a try now. There is still hope." Zhao Hao's face turned pale. He was just a prisoner of the country.  Calling it cruel and unkind, he said angrily: "Stupid, Xu'er is my nephew. My empress's grandson, how could I" "De Zhao and Defang, the sons of Taizu, are also nephews of Emperor Taizong, and the Empress Dowager Zhaoxian  "My grandson, but what happened?" Zhu's eyes wandered, and she looked at Gao Taotao for the first time, and said, "They are both sons, so why does the Queen Mother prefer her second son? Although Xu'er is young, he is also your grandson."  Ah. It's not fair for you to do this!" "That's enough!" Gao Taotao shouted coldly: "Pull him down and lock him up. If one day King Qin comes to Bianjing, let's see if he will let your son go.  "Zhu's crying sound gradually faded away. Gao Taotao looked up at Queen Xiang and said leisurely: "Why didn't you tell me about the imperial decree earlier?" "I" Queen Xiang was speechless.  He probably knew that the imperial edict that Zhu stole from him caused trouble.  She had been very careful and did not take it out early because she was afraid of causing trouble.  But he didn't tell Gao Taotao.  As a wife, she naturally betrayed her husband and violated his "last wish".  Gao Taotao didn't ask any more questions, and she also fell silent, still feeling strong self-blame in her heart.  After all, he underestimated the determination of the eldest son. His preference for the second son made the eldest son psychologically unbalanced. Even until his death, he did not trust his biological mother.  Maybe you shouldn't think about putting your second son on the throne for the sake of the so-called overall situation.  Perhaps it would be better for him to hold his grandson on the throne and listen to politics behind the curtain than the current situation.  What a pity Gao Taotao smiled bitterly and said: "Zhong Zhen, open your eyes and see, all your hard work finally made wedding clothes for others!" "Go, go take care of Zhong Zhen!" Gao Taotao  Dejected and powerless, she no longer wanted to blame Queen Xiang.?, she seems to be right!  "My Lady, don't be sad. The matter has come to this, let's think about how to deal with the current situation!" Zhao Hao was a little anxious. He felt very unjust. He obviously didn't do anything, but now the world is serious, and he is a heinous person.  A treacherous prince who wanted to usurp the throne and murder his brother and nephew.  "Yes, where are Zhao Zhao's troops?" "They have left Tongguan and are heading to Luoyang!" Han Qi was worried, this was a very dangerous place.  Chang'an is too close to Bianjing, and now from Chang'an to the east, it is a smooth journey from a high altitude, and there is no dangerous place to handle.  The only city of Luoyang is barely a barrier, but how long can it stop the Western Army?  "What does Han Xianggong think should be done?" Han Qi said: "Military matters are not the most important. Although the Western Army is elite, Bianjing has 200,000 to 300,000 imperial troops and the city is so tall that it will not be easy to capture. If necessary, we will still  Troops can be mobilized from various places to consolidate the city's defense" "That's right, send an order to Daming Mansion immediately and let Wu Chong lead the Hebei army to serve the king!" Although the Beijing camp is there, Zhao Hao still doesn't feel safe.  In his opinion, if he adds the elite Hebei Army, he will be able to feel at ease.  "But what about the northern border? Once the Hebei army withdraws, the Khitan people will definitely have some changes, so it's better to be cautious!" Han Qi said: "Now we can no longer easily make moves that lose the support of the people. In fact, for this plan, the people's support must be  "That's the most important thing." "How do you say it?" Han Qi said: "The key to being able to defend Bianjing is not the number of troops, but the hearts of the people in Bianjing and the hearts of the officers and soldiers. If we can prove the king of Qin to the world!  "I told a lie, it's not the case, the situation might be better." "But what should we do?" Zhao Hao scratched his head anxiously, and suddenly said: "It would be great if the emperor could wake up and explain himself."  The best proof! If something unexpected happens, Zhao Zhao will have nothing to say now." Han Qi shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "How can it be so easy? Now that King Qin has sent troops, how can he want him to go back?  It's difficult. Even if the official comes forward to explain in person, he will say that he was coerced by us and used the lives of the queen and the prince as perjury. As for letting the sixth prince ascend the throne, he will also say that it is a delaying strategy and a puppet.  The trouble will never stop. " Zhao Hao was speechless. It sounded like it was a dead end. How could things develop to this point?  Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "He has been planning for so long and has been waiting for this day. How can he give up so easily!" "We have to find a way. Half of the country in the northwest is already in his hands. If he lets his troops surround Bianjing,  That's okay!" Zhao Hao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, extremely uneasy.  Gao Taotao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and the regret in his heart deepened. Maybe the second son's quality was worse and he was not worthy of such praise.  It is right for a country to have an elder king, but if it is such an elder king, is it a blessing or a curse?  No, Zhao Hao has already used his brain and said: "Although their wives and children are gone, the Queen Mother and Zhao Fukang are still there!" Ever since the marriage to Chai Minyan fell through, this guy has long stopped treating Cao and Zhao Fukang.  Becoming a grandmother and aunt.  At this time, a cruel and cruel idea came into play.  "No, the Empress Dowager and the eldest princess are of high status and must not be neglected!" Han Qi was the first to object.  Zhao Hao said angrily: "In the final analysis, theythat is, the Empress Dowager has some relationship with the empress. The empress recognizes her aunt, but does the old lady recognize her niece? Zhao Fukangdoes he have anything to do with us? They are Zhao  Zhao's dearest relative, shouldn't he use the rat weapon?" "Your Highness, wake up. If you do this, the officials and people will continue to criticize you, and even the troops guarding the city will mutiny without waiting for King Qin's army to arrive." Han Qi was helpless to the extreme.  , he regretted that he should not have agreed to serve as the prime minister, so that he would be in such a state of supervision.  Seeing that Zhao Hao was still a little unconvinced, Han Qi only had to look at the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao. Only she could shock Zhao Hao.  After a moment of silence, Gao Tao said: "Zhong Ming, don't talk nonsense. Everything in Qingshou Palace is as usual. Just strengthen protection." "Yes!" Zhao Hao would never dare to disobey his mother.  Gao Taotao sighed and said: "Mr. Han, everything in the court depends on you. No matter what, we have to stabilize the officials. We can't cause trouble now!" "Yes!" Han Qi felt a strong sense of powerlessness in his heart. Since King Qin announced  As soon as the troops left Chang'an, the officials in the court began to prepare for action.  Many people are passive and slow at work, and some are unknown, but their inner attitude is the same - wait and see!  No matter which one, King Yang or King Qin, wins, they will still be officials of the Song Dynasty, and their glory and wealth will still be there.  I hope these people can help meDefend the city?  Han Qi just smiled bitterly.  Maybe there are many people who have already made peace with King An of Qin. Bianjing City seems to be impregnable, but there are many loopholes inside?  Calling on all places to raise troops to serve the king?  Officials in the capital are watching, so why not the local government?  For this plan, the attitude of Wu Chong, the envoy to Xuanfu on Hebei Road, is particularly critical. It seems that efforts must be made as soon as possible.  When Han Qi was about to resign and leave, Queen Xiang suddenly ran out of the palace and cried with joy: "Queen Mother, the officials are awake!"

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 684: Man is about to die

    Zhao Xu woke up. He finally woke up after being unconscious for a long time!  For more than half a month, he relied on the ginseng soup that the imperial doctor forced into his mouth every day to maintain his life.  ¡°If he doesn¡¯t wake up within two days, he will be sentenced to death.  At the last moment, he finally woke up, but whether he could survive The doctors all shook their heads, and they could only do their best to obey fate. Maybe there was a glimmer of hope, maybe it was just a return to the light! ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????  As long as my husband can wake up, see him one last time, and say goodbye, he will be content.  Zhao Hao is a little scared. He knows his elder brother's character very well. Although he has done nothing these days, he still bears the title of supervising the country. Within half a month, the situation has been shaken up.  When the eldest brother finds out, he will definitely be furious. Will he take it out on himself?  Gao Taotao couldn't tell whether he was happy or sad. Maybe he no longer had any emotions at this moment. The corrupt situation made her mood a mess.  Han Qi felt regretful. Maybe it was God¡¯s will. If the official family had woken up two days earlier, everything would have been easier. How could they have ended up in this situation today?  It's a pity that it's too late now. I just hope that there will be no more differences between the officials and the Queen Mother, otherwise the situation will be even worse.  On the hospital bed in Funing Hall, Zhao Xu's eyes were opened, his face was still pale, his whole body lacked the energy of the past, and he was very weak.  "Zhongzhen, you're awake!" When he entered the Funing Palace and saw the eldest son who was so skinny and weak that he was almost human-like, Gao Taotao couldn't help but be moved, and tears fell from the corners of his eyes inadvertently.  The nature of mother and child, she is still emotional after all.  "Empress!" Zhao Xu looked at his mother, his voice was very low and seemed to be a bit difficult to pronounce.  "Just wake up and take good care of him!" When his eldest son was dying, Gao Taotao felt deep regret in his heart. Maybe he should have given him more care over the years.  Communicate more.  How did the mother-son relationship get to this point?  I'm sorry for him!  Especially when the second son Zhao Hao is useless, this feeling becomes even stronger!  Zhao Xu shook his head with difficulty and said: "Mother, tell me, how is the situation now? Maybe I don't have much time, maybe I can help you!" Although he was in a coma for many days, Zhao Xu seemed to know everything.  It's a bit unpredictable.  His attitude was also unprecedentedly humble.  Gao Taotao looked at his eldest son with a little surprise in his eyes. After a moment, he nodded slightly and roughly recounted the recent events.  When describing, I pay great attention to the wording and manage the priorities appropriately, so as not to cause the eldest son to get too excited and tragedy may occur!  "What was supposed to come finally came!" Zhao Xu lay on the couch.  A self-deprecating smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said: "This is all my fault. If I hadn't favored Zhao Zhao so much and given him a chance, he wouldn't have developed and grown to where he is today!" "It's all in the past.  It's okay. Don't mention it again!" Gao Taotao didn't want his son to blame himself too much and end up feeling resentful.  Zhao Xu shook his head and said: "I'm too paranoid. Anyone can be the emperor, but not Zhao Zhao I was wrong!" Maybe it's because a man's words are good even when he's about to die, but Zhao Xu admitted himself for the first time.  The error is surprising.  "It's too late to say all this now. I can't make it. The life of my family can only depend on your Majesty!" Zhao Xu said: "I beg your Majesty to do your best. I also ask Mr. Han to do his best to help preserve the inheritance left by my father and protect several families for me."  "Don't worry, I will definitely do it!" Gao Taotao sat on the edge of the bed, finally unable to hold back his emotions, and his tears were like a flood.  "Your Majesty, now is not the time to cry. While I am still awake, call the ministers into the palace as soon as possible. I will come forward to clarify it personally!" Zhao Xu said: "Maybe Zhao Zhao will throw dirty water and refuse to admit it. But there is always some benefit for me to speak personally.  Yes, at least I won¡¯t make it as difficult as it is now! At this point, that¡¯s all I can do. The rest is up to you.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Zhao Xu looked back at Xiang.  The queen said in a low voice: "I'm sorry, I used to be a bastard. I didn't understand your sincerity and didn't listen to your advice. Otherwise, I wouldn't be in such a desperate situation today."  After all, I couldn't hold back my tears and flowed down my cheeks, crying into tears.  A faint smile appeared at the corner of Zhao Xu's mouth. He was touched and regretful, and said to Gao Tao: "Empress, the Queen is a good person and your good daughter-in-law. I hope that the Empress can treat her well and protect her in the future!" "Yes, I will definitely do it.  Yes!" His son asked him to take it back, and Gao Taotao naturally agreed.  "Okay, let's summon the ministers, time is running out!" &nbsp;     Daqing Hall was reopened after being closed for more than half a month, and officials were summoned.  When they heard that a court meeting was going to be held, many people were surprised and even afraid to come.  Throughout the ages, the palace has always been the most dangerous place at such a sensitive moment.  Once you enter the palace, life and death are completely in the hands of others.  Nowadays, most officials in Bianjing have a wait-and-see attitude, looking forward to the final result, so they are not concerned about the process of the matter.  Everyone has a consensus, and now every step must be taken carefully to make sure nothing goes wrong!  There is finally accurate news about the court meeting. The official Zhao Xu has woken up and wants to meet with the ministers!  This is very important. Whether the official or the Queen Mother presides over the government has a very important impact on the outcome of the war.  If the officials wake up, then the people who originally thought highly of King Qin began to waver a little.  The odds between Chang'an and Bianjing have temporarily changed slightly.  The officials entered the palace in a hurry. Only when they saw the officials could they feel at ease. They also had to listen to what the officials had to say.  But after arriving at Daqing Hall, most of the officials were a little disappointed.  The official Zhao Xu was already as skinny and weak as if a gust of wind could blow him away.  Even though he fought hard, he was still shaky!  Can such an official family be compared with the King of Qin?  Everyone had a strong premonition.  Maybe it won't be long before the official family really has to pass away.  The originally fluctuating odds returned to their original values, and then the balance tilted again, but in the opposite direction!  Zhao Xu sat on the dragon chair, struggling to maintain the emperor's posture, maintaining the final majesty, and said: "I have been ill for many days, and many things happened in the Song Dynasty. Many of them were misunderstandings. The emperor's uncle believed that I was imprisoned and murdered.  , I don¡¯t know who heard the rumor, why don¡¯t I do it right here? Please tell the Ministry of Rites the truth to the King of Qin as soon as possible, and don¡¯t make the emperor anxious, cause misunderstandings, and cause losses to the Song Dynasty!¡± The subtext between the words is very clear!  , I am a good emperor, it would be inappropriate if you continue to use the banner of Jingnan.  This is an attack on the justice of King Qin in sending troops and denies his basis of public opinion.  Baiguan also thought so, but they didn't think King Qin would retreat, they just didn't know how to deal with it.  Waiting and watching is still in progress!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 685: Earth-shattering

    The extremely weak Zhao Xu made his last effort in the court!  He said that he was just sick and comatose and could not see the court, so he asked King Yang to supervise the country and preside over government affairs. ?????????????????????????????????????????? There is no such thing as a rebellious minister and traitor who intends to seize the throne, and the Queen Mother and King Yang have never made any rebellious moves.  So it doesn¡¯t make sense that the King of Qin¡¯s so-called peace is to send troops to help the country.  Of course, King Qin can also say that Zhao Xu was coerced, which is not the truth.  But this kind of thing itself is ambiguous. What the public says is reasonable and what the mother-in-law says is reasonable.  The King of Qin can deny it and find various reasons to deny it.  Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao can also say that King Qin was actually greedy for the throne, had ulterior motives, and intended to rebel.  Although it is just a matter of blaming each other and wrangling, it is definitely effective.  At the very least, it can shake public opinion's one-sided support for King Qin, undermine Zhao Zhao's prestige, divide people's hearts, and improve the current unfavorable situation.  Especially it has a great impact on neutral people who are waiting and watching, and it is somewhat effective.  In addition, Zhao Xu also announced in public that the prince Zhao Xu would be crowned crown prince.  The emperor was seriously ill and feared that his days would be numbered. The empress dowager was in charge of the affairs behind the curtain, and the prime minister Han Qi was the Minister of Guan Ming, assisting the young master until the prince came of age and took charge.  This move clearly told the world that the person who succeeded to the throne was not King Yang, which could more or less clear up the suspicion of Zhao Hao seeking to usurp the throne, and the previous rumors could be dispelled.  At least it can make people in the world suspicious and not blindly support Zhao Zhao.  At the same time, the empress dowager listened to the government behind the curtain, and the prime minister was the minister of Gu Ming, which was equivalent to openly vetoing the possibility of King Qin assisting the regent.  Rumors that had seemed unimpeachable before gradually faltered.  Full of loopholes.  Suspicion naturally arose in the hearts of the people.  Zhao Xu asked Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, to convey the edict to the King of Qin.  He explained the misunderstanding and ordered him to lead his army back to Chang'an.  Although the King of Qin is the emperor's uncle, after all, the emperor and his ministers are different, and they must obey the emperor's will.  If Zhao Zhao disobeys, it will be tantamount to resisting the decree.  The difficulty of appeasement turned into rebellion, and supporting the country turned into conspiracy to usurp the throne.  At the same time, rumors spread again.  It was said that the King of Qin intended to rebel and deliberately framed the Queen Mother and King Yang.  King Qin's family had already slipped out of the city.  Everything was a lie and an excuse made up by King Qin. His real intention was to rebel and seize the throne.  ¡°Everyone can make up rumors. Gao Taotao, who has suffered a loss once, also knows how to use your words to win the support of public opinion and change people¡¯s support.  Sure enough, as soon as the news came out, there was another uproar.  Some people don¡¯t believe that Zhao Zhao has high prestige.  Despite his outstanding achievements, the people are still willing to believe in him.  But some people believed it.  It was claimed that although King Qin was the biological son of Emperor Renzong, his exile among the people was an accident. Since the throne was passed to Yingzong and the current officials, the status of emperor and ministers was determined.  If you want to use troops to seize power and ascend to the throne, it is also considered treason.  There is no doubt that the originally one-sided public support for King Qin began to waver.  All kinds of suspicions, all kinds of analysis, and rumors are flying everywhere, making it the most talked about topic among the people.  At this time, everyone was waiting for King Qin¡¯s response.  Zhao Zhao¡¯s explanation will determine the people¡¯s support to a certain extent!  But the result was unexpected. Before King Qin could explain, someone stood up.  Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng, he brought earth-shattering news!  Zhao Zongsheng publicly declared to the people of the world what heinous crimes Song Yingzong Zhao Zongshi and the current Queen Mother Gao Taotao had committed in the past.  Emperor Renzong had four sons. Except for Zhao Zhao, King of Qin, the first three children all died in infancy.  Before the eldest son Yang Wang Zhao Fang was born, the then empress Cao felt that Emperor Renzong had no children and that Jiangshan Sheji had no successor.  In the second year of Jingyou, Empress Cao took precautions and brought Zhao Zongshi, the young son of Zhao Yunrang, the then king of Runan County, into the palace to raise him, following the precedent of Emperor Zhenzong who raised Zhao Yunrang in the palace.  Just in case, if Renzong really had no children, he would adopt Zhao Zongshi and raise him in the palace for affection and education.  Empress Cao was far-sighted and had good intentions.  However, later Renzong's eldest son, King Bao (renamed King Yang during Huizong), Zhao Fang, was born, but unfortunately he died after birth.  Zhao Zongshi's significance seems to be becoming more and more important, and he has been awarded a series of titles such as the guard of the left prison and the deputy leader of the mansion, the general of the Lin army and the governor of Yizhou on the right.  You must know that Zhao Dezhao, the eldest son of Emperor Taizu, was initially a defense envoy to Guizhou, and Zhao Zongshi's status was already quite prominent.  Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. In the second year of Baoyuan, the imperial concubine Miao of Zhaojie (Zhao Fukang's biological mother) gave birth to a prince, King Yong Zhao Xin.  It was in this year that Zhao Zongshi was sent back to the Runan Palace with courtesy.  After all, Emperor Renzong has a biological son, and there are successors to Jiangshan Sheji.It is not appropriate to raise it in the palace.  It¡¯s a pity that Zhao Xin also died early, maybe it was God¡¯s will!  The emperor has no children, but the country needs a prince. Zhao Zongshi has no intention of becoming the number one candidate.  In addition, as Zhao Zongshi grew up, he was humble, courteous, benevolent, filial and loyal, which left a good impression on the officials, so they all thought highly of him.  Emperor Renzong was unwilling to give in. After persistent efforts, Zhu Caisheng in the harem gave birth to a third son, named Zhao Xi.  Since two children had already died in infancy, Zhao Xi was particularly valued by Emperor Renzong and took very good care of him after his birth.  Fortunately, the child is healthy and growing up.  On the first day of the first lunar month of the third year of Qingli, Emperor Renzong issued an edict to make Prince Zhao Xi the King of E.  Obviously, this is the rhythm of training a prince.  But, something strange happened!  On the second day of the first lunar month, one day after being crowned king, Zhao Xi, who was in good health, died inexplicably!  Emperor Renzong was so distraught that he never gave birth to a boy for a long time.  Some people say that perhaps it was God¡¯s will that Emperor Renzong was destined to be childless, so three children in a row died in infancy.  But¡ª¡ªToday, Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng told the world that this was not an accident, and E King Zhao Xi was poisoned.  And the murderer is none other than his thirteenth brother Zhao Zongshi and his wife Gao Taotao!  As soon as the news came out, the whole world was in an uproar, as if a depth charge was dropped on a calm lake, causing a storm!  Zhao Zongsheng claimed that the death of two princes in a row gave Zhao Zongshi a delusion and wanted to become the crown prince.  But with the third prince Zhao Xi around, he had no chance of succeeding, so he had murderous intentions.  It¡¯s just that the palace maid and wet nurse took good care of him, but he never found the opportunity.  Until the third year of Qingli, the first day of the first lunar month was the New Year, and the palace and the people were full of joy and laughter.  In addition, the third prince was crowned king, there were celebrations in the palace, and even the palace maids and wet nurses were rewarded. In the pride and joy, there was negligence.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  At that time, I thought it was just the wet nurse's negligence and thought that Zhao Xi died in an accident.  But Zhao Zongsheng said that it was actually Zhao Zongshi who coerced a palace maid into doing it.  The gray-haired old palace maid also came forward to admit the matter in person, claiming that Zhao Zongshi had kidnapped her mother and younger brother and threatened her to obey orders.  She was confused for a moment and made a huge mistake.  Later, Zhao Zongshi sent someone to silence her, and her mother and younger brother were burned alive. She managed to escape by hiding in a water tank.  Zhao Zongsheng said that after Zhao Zongshi ascended the throne, he asked him to find this palace maid and silence her.  Because they were brothers, and because they were afraid that he would be the emperor and hold great power, he agreed against his will.  "But after finding the palace maid, he felt compassion and his conscience condemned him, so he couldn't take action.  In addition to murdering the King of E, Zhao Zongshi also harmed the King of Qin, Zhao Zhao, who was almost unable to be born. The reason why the King of Qin lived among the people for many years was also his fault!  Ouyang Xiu testified that in the past, Concubine Lin dreamed of colorful auspicious clouds surrounding her and the rising sun, and she was pregnant. Emperor Renzong expected that she would be a boy and would be promising in the future.  Zhao Zongshi was afraid that the fourth prince who was about to be born would hinder his path to becoming a prince, so he burned the palace in a frenzied manner. If someone didn't save her, Concubine Lin would die in the sea of ????fire, and King Qin would also die before he was born.  Similarly, Zhao Zongshi appointed him to silence all those who were related to that year.  But these people were all kept by Zhao Zongsheng. Over the years, they could not sleep at night, and their consciences were constantly condemned. Now they saw Gao Taotao disrupting the imperial court again, and they were very angry, so they exposed the old things and announced them to the world!  It¡¯s shocking and the whole world is in an uproar!  The subjects were all open-mouthed, never thought that such a thing would happen during the change of throne in the Song Dynasty?  Believe it or not?     letter!  Scholars all over the world have already believed 80% of it. First of all, the identity of the person who broke the news is very credible.  Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng is Yingzong's brother, and it is reasonable to know the inside story.  If it were not true, Zhao Zongshi, his son and Gao Taotao were acting in the opposite direction, and King Pu was indignant, how could he slander them like this?  The key thing is that the evidence is solid.  No one questions King Pu¡¯s behavior.  There is no relationship between King Pu and King Qin, let alone closeness. On the contrary, they are brothers of Yingzong.  There is absolutely no possibility of collusion between him and the King of Qin, and he will not slander the king for no reason. Therefore, it can only be said that he killed relatives in a righteous way, which is highly praised by the people.  Furthermore, for the sake of the throne, Zhao Zongshi¡¯s motive for committing murder is completely logical.  What's more, he had a history of disobedience to the Queen Mother Cao, and now it has been magnified infinitely, questioning his character.  There are many clues to follow in the matter itself!  Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence, but what about the third and fourth time?  &nbsp; The eldest son of the emperor died in infancy, the second son of the emperor also died in infancy, and the third son of the emperor Zhao Xi, who was carefully taken care of, was in good health. He was crowned king on the first day, but died inexplicably the next day?  Is this normal? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? off Concubine Lin dreamed of the rising sun and became pregnant.  ??Could it be a coincidence that these things are connected?  When it comes to the fight for the throne, you can think of reasonable explanations at the tip of your toes.  King Qin also said that after his mother-in-law fled outside the palace, she was hunted down and killed. If not for God's protection, she would have almost suffered!  There¡¯s no reason why people don¡¯t believe it!  The people think so, and the officials even more so. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? are more or less aware of some of the turmoil over the establishment of the crown prince, as well as related rumors, now it seems that they are true.  Even King Pu came out to correct him, how can he still be false?  If this is true, then (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 686: All people¡¯s hearts are lost, and they will be infamy for thousands of years.

    Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng's actions shocked the world!  Judging from the current situation, the news is true, then Song Yingzong Zhao Zongshi is a heinous and vicious villain. He murdered King Zhao Xi of Hubei, and also murdered Concubine Lin and King Qin. He was a murderer with evil intentions. ???????????????????? His succession to the throne was entirely through illegal means, completely against the law, and through conspiracy.  So, is his throne still legitimate?  Is there any legitimacy for his son's succession?  What qualifications does his grandson Zhao Xu have to serve as the crown prince?  ¡°How can a scum with evil thoughts, cruelty, murdering his younger brother, and deceiving the emperor be qualified to be the emperor?  What qualifications did his descendants have to rule the Song Dynasty?  The Song Dynasty was an era of prosperous culture and education, and scholars highly respected and cared about morality.  For this idea, the essential conditions for choosing a heir are noble character, loyalty, filial piety and benevolence?  ????????????What point did Zhao Zongshi occupy?  Does he still have any character to speak of?  To whom was he devoted?  How could there be any filial piety in killing Emperor Renzong's own son?  How can there be any kindness in a sanctimonious hypocrite?  It¡¯s such a shame that such a person has been the emperor of the Song Dynasty for four years!  Today¡¯s official succession has become unjust and unjust, and even the young prince is unacceptable. The most intolerable thing is the empress dowager Gao Taotao who is about to take charge of politics behind the curtain.  King Pu made it very clear that the crime was planned and carried out by the couple together, and Gao Taotao was also one of the murderers.  It is truly unbelievable that a woman and a mother could be so cold-blooded and cruel as to attack an infant child.  What qualifications does such a vicious woman have to dominate the world?  Still want to listen to politics behind the curtain?  Phew, dreaming!  To the reaction of the people in the world.  Zhao Zhao was very satisfied.  This is all to be expected!  This is the result of the exchange between him and Zhao Zongsheng.  As long as he can show sincerity that impresses him, he can preserve the peace, prosperity and wealth of most people in King Pu's lineage.  Zhao Zongsheng is a smart man. He determined who would have the upper hand in this battle for the throne, so he chose himself without hesitation.  What he took out was so full of sincerity that when he saw it, Zhao Zhao himself was shocked!  Third brother Zhao Xi was indeed killed by Zhao Zongshi, and Zhao Zongsheng has told the truth.  And he knelt down in front of himself and cried bitterly, apologizing for his sins.  "Obviously, he was also involved in this matter, and even the dead Pu'an Yi King Zhao Yunrang was involved.  Under the circumstances at that time, Zhao Zongshi's succession was a good thing for them.  They are more than twenty brothers, and they are both prosperous and devastated.  Otherwise, Zhao Zongsheng would not have sent someone to assassinate him on the day of the Ancestral Temple sacrifice because of his eloquent words.  It is appropriate to plead guilty, and killing him would not be an exaggeration!  But you can¡¯t.  A little impatience will mess up the big plan. For the current plan, you must be patient.  Zhao Zongsheng is still useful.  What happened back then can only be abandoned. The basic attitude towards this matter is to only kill the culprit.  "The task of killing people and silencing them is probably true. The fact that he didn't succeed is not because he had any sympathy, but because he didn't succeed."  Later, in order to leave a way out, Zhao Zongsheng was also worried that his thirteenth brother would turn against him, so he left something to save his life.  As a result, Zhao Zongshi committed too many sins and died early.  "Zhao Xu and his father are the same thing, and they are so cool, which really makes Zhao Zongsheng anxious, otherwise it will be difficult to get a breakthrough from him!"  With this incident, the reason for sending troops to Bianjing is even more sufficient.  It¡¯s not Jingnan now, but it¡¯s still about helping the country and avenging the third brother who died early!  Yes, Zhao Hao did not seek to usurp the throne, and Gao Taotao seemed to be justified.  But now, their whole family is all traitors and traitors, and they are all heinous murderers.  Is it wrong to send troops to attack them?  Their line of succession to the throne has completely lost its legitimacy.  No one will say that they are wrong. It is the responsibility of the King of Qin to help the country, and sending troops is the law of heaven.  Zhao Zhao then pulled out Zhao Zongyong¡¯s two sons and exposed the fact that they had assassinated him.  And announce his detailed identity, details of the crime, etc.  He also claimed that it was because of this incident that Zhao Zongsheng was deeply moved by this incident, had an uneasy conscience, and repented, so he exposed Zhao Zongshi's family.  The officials actually sent criminal officials to assassinate the King of Qin?  It's so abominable. It can be seen from this that all the previous things are true.  Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu's father and son are indeed the same raccoon dog, with vicious natures.  There is no doubt that Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu have almost completely lost the support of the people!  At this time, Zhao Zhao's army has arrived at Luoyang City. Wang Gui, who is left behind in Xijing at the top of the city, is just like an ant on a hot pot, restless!  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ In the Bianjing Palace, Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao are the ones who are really restless!  Just now?Emperor Renzong¡¯s concubine Zhu Cairen, who was also the biological mother of Hubei King Zhao Xi, cried loudly in the Taimiao Temple and hit the wall and died!  After learning the true cause of his son¡¯s death, Zhu Cairen was devastated.  She wanted to take revenge, but she couldn't do it on her own. She believed that King Qin would do it and avenge her third brother.  As for himself, the only thing he could do was follow Emperor Renzong and his son underground.  At the same time, using death to demonstrate against Gao Taotao and express their indignation and hatred made their situation even worse.  As expected, after the news spread, there was an uproar again!  Even the Empress Dowager Cao cried and complained that she was blind and chose a cold-blooded and cruel beast to raise in the palace.  Gao Taotao's face was extremely gloomy. He never expected that such a situation would happen.  ¡°Seeing that there was a turning point in the public opinion offensive and they could stabilize the situation, or even reverse it, the situation suddenly changed and they suddenly hit rock bottom and were forced to a dead end.  They did not admit that it was Zhao Zongsheng who said it, saying that it was a slander in collusion with the King of Qin.  But because of King Pu's identity and the solid evidence, everyone in the world believed him and ignored their refutations.  The people may not be the most important, officials are!  ??The officials in Bianjing know what happened back then. Everyone knows who is the orthodox person in the Song Dynasty and where to go!  It¡¯s no longer just a matter of waiting and watching, it¡¯s time to make some choices.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡°Zhao Zongsheng!¡± Gao Taotao¡¯s face was full of hatred, and his eyes could almost kill people directly, but what can he do?  A fait accompli, even if it is bitten into pieces by silver teeth, it cannot be changed!  On the other hand, Zhao Xu, who was lying on the hospital bed, smiled bitterly and blamed himself: "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have forced him like that, and I shouldn't have let him go to Chang'an."  It can be regarded as repentance, but unfortunately it is too late.  Thinking about it now, how naive he was when he asked Zhao Zongsheng to go to Chang'an and find a way to kill Zhao Zhao.  In the end, he failed to kill him, but he finally surrendered to the other party, giving himself a fatal blow!  "Zhong Zhen, don't blame yourself!" Gao Taotao couldn't bear to blame the eldest son, but it was her fault.  It was she who underestimated Zhao Zongsheng and was less wary of him.  On the other hand, the second son Zhao Hao stood aside, with some resentment in his eyes, but he did not dare to say any words of complaint.  Zhao Xu just smiled bitterly. His life was about to come to an end, but he was still struggling to hold on.  There was a strong uneasiness in his heart, and he could not leave at ease "Mother, I'm sorry, I can only rely on you!" After Zhao Xu finished speaking, he closed his eyes in pain, breathing extremely heavily, as if he was afraid of being forgotten by the world, as if  Once you relax, you will leave completely!  But no matter what, leaving is inevitable. His time is really running out!  Zhao Hao said anxiously: "It's useless to say this now, what should we do? Zhao Zhao has already arrived in Luoyang, and Bianjing is also in danger. We must quickly let Wu Chong get rid of the Hebei army and go south, otherwise it will be too late!"  With less pressure, Zhao Hao relaxed a little, but suddenly this happened.  Zhao Hao suddenly felt that the air in Bianjing became more and more solemn, almost suffocating.  What he felt this time was not pressure, but panic, or more precisely, the threat of death.  The seemingly impregnable city defense of Bianjing may be just a decoration, and Zhao Hao does not feel the slightest sense of security in his heart.  Especially since Zhao Zhao has arrived in Luoyang, which is only a short distance away from Bianjing.  For this plan, perhaps only with heavy protection from the army can we feel at ease!  Han Qi¡¯s expression was silent and he didn¡¯t say a word!  He originally counted on local troops coming to help the king, but now it seems that the situation is definitely not good.  Although he was not fully involved in what happened back then, he knew something about it.  He was very aware of the destructive power of these things after they were exposed. He originally thought that Emperor Yingzong must have handled everything properly, but he didn't expect that Zhao Zongsheng still had something in his hands.  Poor Gao Taotao couldn't win over this brother, and ended up in the situation where everyone is betrayed and separated from his relatives today!  Zhao Hao was counting on the Hebei Army, but he didn't want to think about it, was Wu Chong a fool?  Will you follow him to die without hesitation?  Furthermore, even if Wu Chong has this foolish and loyal heart, will the Hebei Army definitely go south?  Others don¡¯t know, but Han Qi knows it best.  After he left, the officials and generals on Hebei Road were reshuffled. At that time, it was Wen Yanbo who was in charge of Daming Mansion, and he led everything.  With Wen Yanbo¡¯s skills, is it difficult to install cronies?  Coincidentally, Mr. Wen has now gone to the west. I don't know whether he is in Chang'an or following King Qin to Luoyang.  Han Qi is very aware of the capabilities of his old rival. If he can do this, it means that Hebei Road can no longer be counted on!  It was too late, Han Qi felt a strong feeling in his heartFear, it is doomed to be insecure in the late festival, and it seems that there is still a tendency to be infamy for thousands of years.  As a prime minister, this is a great tragedy!  Zhao Hao didn¡¯t notice Xianggong Han¡¯s expression at all, and kept talking about the Hebei Army.  "It's a pity that God did not fulfill his wishes, and his luck was really bad. The Liao army suddenly made a sudden move. Wu Chong focused on consolidating the border defense and paid no attention to the matters between Bianjing and Chang'an.  He has capital, no matter what he does, he will make a lot of profits!  Zhao Hao immediately cursed the people of the Liao Kingdom. He didn't know that during this period, the Liao Kingdom was also in turmoil. A major event happened, which shocked the northern country, and then affected the Song Dynasty and the world situation!  (To be continued)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 687, Ten Fragrance Ci

    The Jurchen rebellion in Liaodong has basically been put down, and Prince Yelu Jun returned with great achievements.  Going to the capital, the Liao officials were shocked, and the prince's prestige was unprecedentedly high.  Yelu Yixin felt heavy. He really didn't want to see such a situation.  After this battle, Yelu Jun's position as crown prince was completely stable. Whether it was the Lord of Liao Yelu Hongji or the Khitan nobles, the subjects of the Liao Kingdom recognized it.  It is almost impossible to change the prince, not to mention the unsatisfactory belly of the noble concubine Xiao Tansi.  He is almost the favorite of the exclusive family, but to this day, no good news has come.  Yelujun¡¯s strong rise has caused him to lose his power.  If the prince ascends the throne in the future, he may die without a burial place. Yelu Yixin does not want to sit still and wait for death.  ¡°So even if it is extremely difficult to save easily, we still have to give it a try. There is no flaw on Yelujun¡¯s side. The only possibility is to make a fuss about Queen Xiao Guanyin.  Hearing that the queen had written a poem called "Back to the Heart Courtyard", Zhao Weiyi composed the music and rehearsed it, and the performance was very moving.  The queen was hoping that the Lord of Liao would change his mind, but Yelu Hongji, who admired martial arts and hunting, was not interested at all, and Xiao Guanyin was still left out.  A neglected woman hopes that her husband will change his mind but fails, will she not feel lonely?  What will happen if there happens to be a very close, delicate and warm male musician next to him?  A treacherous smile flashed across the corner of Yelu Yixin's lips, and he whispered: "Instruct Shan Deng to look for trouble!"   Xiao Guanyin's bedroom was deserted, with only the crisp music of the zheng bringing some joy.  After Shan Deng finished playing a piece of music, Xiao Guanyin sighed softly. Except for the time when Zhao Weiyi and Shan Deng came to play and perform, there was only a little bit of fun every day.  Now that the song has been played, the palace will be cold and desolate again. It¡¯s a long night, alone in the empty room, waiting for dawn, what a torment!  Life has to be passed day by day.  Looking at the face in the mirror, Xiao Guanyin felt that she was getting more and more haggard and old!  Fading is inevitable with old age, and a few days ago I even discovered a strand of gray hair on my temples!  You are only in your thirties, and you will still have such lonely days for a long time!  "Empress, my servant saw a set of poems outside and thought it was very good. I want to copy and collect them, but the Chinese script (handwriting) is very poor and may be stained. I'm brave, my queen, can you help me write it with my pen?" Shan Deng did not immediately resign today.  left, but made a small request!  "Really? Let's take a look!" Hearing the poem.  Xiao Guanyin was somewhat interested.  Shan Deng said: "I heard that it was written by the Queen of the Southern Dynasty. The empress copied it with a jade pen and gathered the hands of the queens of the North and South. It must be a good story!" "It was written by the Queen of the Southern Dynasty? That's even better!" Xiao Guanyin was immediately very interested.  .  Shan Deng then handed over a two-page manuscript. Xiao Guanyin took it and looked at it, only to see that it read: "The black hair is seven feet long, and it is made up of an insider's makeup; I don't know where to sleep on the pillow."  I feel the fragrance of green clouds.  A piece of red gauze is strong, and the light of white jade is light; try to open the chest to explore, it is especially fragrant and crisp.  "The hibiscus loses its new look, and the lotus loses its old makeup; the two are comparable, and can be compared to the fragrance of powdered cheeks.  How big are the grasshoppers?  The long beard is like the phoenix; the joy on the arm last night should bring the fragrance to the neck.  "The soup tastes good," he said to the palace merchant. "An Zhilang's mouth is full of warm and sweet fragrance."  It¡¯s not related to alcohol.  It's not that your mouth is fragrant; it's that the flowers explain the language, and the wind brings the fragrance.  After picking the pistils from the forest, I also kissed the mulberry trees in the imperial garden; when I came back, I held hands with them, and the slender spring bamboo shoots were fragrant.  The seams of phoenix boots are thrown away, and the light frost is removed from Luo socks; who warms the white jade and carves soft hooks and fragrances.  The color is already trembling after untying the belt, and the tentacles are getting busier; the knowledge is inside the skirt.  Ecstasy has its own fragrance. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Nothing more than looking at the submerged water, and being filled with fragrance.  The famous "Ten Fragrance Ci" is freshly released!  Xiao Guanyin looked at it, his brows gradually furrowed.  The wording of this poem is quite good, but the content Shan Deng seemed to be confused and said with a smile: "The content of this poem is exquisite, and the mood in the boudoir is vivid on the page. The life of people in the Southern Dynasties is so interesting." "  But this" Xiao Guanyin said: "The content is a bit just for fun in the boudoir, why did it spread? Why was the Queen of the Song Dynasty so careless? This is not what a person who cares about the world should write"  "The poetry is indeed a bit gorgeous, but the boudoir sentiment is also sincere!" Shan Deng said without changing his expression, his heart not beating: "People outside say that it was written by the queen of the Southern Dynasty, and it is correct to think about it. Women from the Central Plains look dignified, but in reality  It's just like this I think that when Emperor Jingzong of our dynasty was on the throne, there was a country named Tang in the south of the Yangtze River. Its leader Li Yu and his queen Zhou Ehuang also had "clouds and jade shuttles, thin clothes and light frowns."  Shuang Dailuo's words about having fun in the boudoir leaked out. Later, she also had sex with her successor.There is a poem by ?? that says: "He walks up the fragrant steps in shorts and stockings, and carries gold-laced shoes in his hand."  Seeing you on the south bank of the painting hall, I always tremble when I lean against someone.  It is difficult for a slave to come out, so teach him to show mercy to you.  ¡¯ I think this is a custom in the Southern Dynasties, and it is inevitable in the palace and among emperors and empresses!  "    "I see!  "Xiao Guanyin originally looked lonely and his thinking was not as clear as usual. But after hearing what Shan Deng said was so clear and logical, he believed it to be true. Shan Deng said: "I'm sorry for you!  " "Okay, since you like it, I'll copy it for you!  "Xiao Guanyin is considerate of her servants. Shan Deng has served her well on weekdays and has accompanied her through the lonely days in the palace, so he is willing to fulfill her small wish.  On the way, the beaded curtain squeaked, and Yelutli came in a hurry. "Mother!"  " "Terry is here!  Yelutri glanced at Shanden and said with a smile, "What are you doing?"  " "Oh, Danden has won a poem, let me help him copy it!  "    "Yeah?  Yelutri stepped forward, took a look and said, "I think the writing is good!"  " "The princess is so impressed!  "Shan Deng was sweating in his heart. Hearing what Yelu Tri said, he felt a little relieved. After all, this is a girl who is not yet married. She doesn't know these boudoir interests, and she can't figure out how to do it even if she thinks about it. "Where, my mother will help you write it down.  That's it, just go back now, I have something to tell my mother!  "    "oh!  "Shan Deng glanced at the poems and essays on the table and was slightly disappointed. "Don't worry, I'll leave the poems and essays here for now. You can just come and pick them up tomorrow. The Queen Mother will ensure that they are transcribed!  Yelutri smiled and said, "You go first!"  "    "yes!  "Shan Deng was disappointed and very anxious. However, Yelutri's status was precious, so she didn't dare to disobey him. She couldn't let the queen leave the princess's important affairs alone and write poems for herself, right? There was no need to rush into this matter, let alone let them get up.  Suspicious, he had to leave silently. As soon as Shan Deng left, Yelu Tri's expression changed suddenly with an innocent smile, "Terry, what's wrong?  "Xiao Guanyin couldn't help but be a little worried. Yelutri picked up the poem manuscript on the table and said: "Mother, there is something wrong with this poem, so be careful.  " "Why?  " "Didn't the queen realize that the content of this poem was very explicit?  Some" Yelutli was only fifteen or sixteen years old after all, and he blushed talking about this in front of his mother. Xiao Guanyin was also a little embarrassed, and after a long time he said: "Shan Deng said this was written by the Queen of the Song Dynasty, and asked me to help copy it, but  Become a good story!  Yelutri hurriedly said: "My mother must have heard about it. Queen Xiang of the Song Dynasty has always been dignified and steady. Why would she write such obscene words and songs?"  Is it still spreading?  " "But" Xiao Guanyin recounted what Shan Deng said about the story of Li Yu in the Southern Tang Dynasty and the Empresses of the Zhou Dynasty. Yelu Tri asked: "Who is Li Yu in the Southern Tang Dynasty?  The two queens only knew how to play games and sing songs for fun, so it is not surprising that they wrote such poems.  But what will happen to them in the end?  The disaster of national subjugation!  The emperor of the Song Dynasty must have taken a warning. Although the current Emperor Zhao Xu is not a hero, he is not as messy as Li Yu, right?  Queen Xiang is known to be steady and dignified. She will never be like Empress Xiao Zhou nor can she write such a poem!  Even if there was, how could the Emperor of the Song Dynasty allow it to spread out of the palace?  Su Wen was a very powerful public speaker in the Southern Dynasty, so he would definitely accuse the emperor of being immoral and immoral, but there is no such news!  " "Then what's going on?  "Xiao Guanyin also came to her senses and realized that something was wrong! Yelutri whispered: "Don't you think it's strange for Shan Deng to come up with this article today?  " "How can you see it?  " "Shan Deng is good at playing the zither, but I haven't heard that he likes poetry. It's a little unusual today.  Furthermore, isn¡¯t it just a poem? If I can¡¯t find someone to copy it to, why should I ask my empress?  Logically speaking, such explicit words should not be brought into the palace to stain the eyes of the empress. Why is she so bold?  "Yelutli's analysis was very thorough and detailed. "What?  Is there something wrong with the solo motive?  Why did she do this?  What's the purpose?  " "Does the Queen know who the original owner of Shan Deng is?  " "It seems to be Yelu Zhongyuan!  " "Yes, Yelu Zhongyuan and his son loved her very much back then. Will she be nostalgic?  Also, her sister is Yelu Yixin¡¯s concubine.  "    "ah?  "Xiao Guanyin was shocked and seemed to have thought of something. Yelutri said: "With these two identities, it is entirely possible for Shan Deng to be uneasy and kind-hearted.  As for what she wanted, the queen thought about it, what would happen if her mother copied this poem and spread it out?  ¡± A neglected queen wrote such obscene words.The twist is not surprising.  Coupled with irrefutable notes and being good at writing poetry, what would others think?  By then, I¡¯m afraid there will be a thousand mouths that can¡¯t explain clearly. Once the throne is established, how will outsiders view me as the queen?  How will the husband deal with it?  "When the emperor's brother returns victorious, Yelu Yixin has a grudge in his heart, and will definitely plan to murder his mother and the emperor's brother. This may be a part of the poisonous plan!" Yelu Tri's words were very horrifying, and the more Xiao Guanyin listened, the more frightened he became.  It¡¯s okay if something happens to him, but if he does this, his son and even the Xiao clan will be affected!  "This Shan Deng is really hateful. Let's find him and question him clearly. He has been treated very well in the past few years!" Xiao Guanyin was a little angry. Someone dared to set her up. If the woman hadn't reminded her in time, she would have almost fallen into a situation of no return.  "No, Queen Mother, don't scare the snake, you should copy this poem!" "How can that be done?" Yelutri said: "But before that, we should go find someone first, and then use the trick, right?"

 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 688 Who is the witness?

    Two days later, Yelu Yixin got his wish!  Holding the "Ten Fragrance Poems" written by Queen Xiao Guanyin in her hand, she laughed loudly, her laughter was very proud, but also very cold.  "Call Zhang Xiaojie, go see His Majesty, and the Liaoyang Mansion can take action!" "Yes!" When the poem was placed in front of his eyes, the Lord of Liao Yelu Hongji asked in surprise: "What is this?" The noble concubine Xiao on the side  Tansi stretched his head and said with a smile: "I think it seems to be the queen's handwriting. Does the queen have any new poems?" Yelu Yixin nodded and said: "Yes, it is indeed written by the queen. It is called  "Ten Fragrance Poems"! " "What is it about?" Yelu Hongji said in displeasure, "I'm not familiar with these things. What is it about?" "Please ask Zhang Zhuangyuan to explain, he is more familiar with poetry.  "Article!" Zhang Xiaojie, the former champion of the Liao Kingdom, said: "Your Majesty, this poem is called "Shixiangci". It is a work that records the pleasures of the boudoir. It describes the hair, breasts, cheeks, neck, tongue, and mouth of a woman.  , hands, feet, vagina, skin and other ten parts of the body. "Xiao Tansi interjected: "Oh? I usually see the Queen being so reserved, but I didn't expect her to be so Your Majesty, it's a pity that there are no concubines in the boudoir.  I don¡¯t have this talent.¡± Yelu Hongji¡¯s brows were already furrowed. Isn¡¯t this ¡°Shi Xiang Ci¡± too subtle?  Could it be that the queen wanted to use this to describe how beautiful and beautiful she was?  Attract yourself to change your mind?  Yelu Hongji felt a little disgusted. At the same time, he also felt that the always dignified queen was a bit despicable.  Zhang Xiaojie whispered: "Judging from the writing, this should have been improvised when the Queen was having fun in her boudoir!" "When did the Queen do it at this time?" Xiao Tansi asked with a smile.  Yelu Yixin said: "A few days ago!" "Your Majesty, when did you go to see the queen, why didn't I know?" Xiao Tansi, the favorite of the house, was jealous and pulled Yelu Hongji's arm to act coquettishly.  "What did you say? Is this what the Queen did impromptuly recently?" Yelu Hongji's face suddenly darkened.  Xiao Tansi looked surprised and said in fear: "Yes, your Majesty has been with his concubines recently and has never been to the queen's place. So" The atmosphere suddenly became more solemn. Yelu Hongji clenched his fists and cracked his joints.  Noisy, obviously very angry!  "Yes!" Yelu Yixin said: "I have a concubine. Her sister is a music girl in the queen's palace. Her name is Shan Deng. I saw the queen writing this article with my own eyes. Then I took it to my house. Talk to my sister, I  After seeing it, I thought it was inappropriate, so I handed it over to Your Majesty!¡± ¡°Seriously?¡± ¡°Seriously, your Majesty can tell by posting the flyer!¡±  No man can tolerate his wife having an affair with another man.  What's more, he is still the emperor of a country.  Shan Deng came very quickly, knelt down in front of Yelu Hongji, and whispered: "Your Majesty, this is indeed what the Queen did a few days ago. I just thought that the diction was very good, so I took her to Prince Zhao's Mansion to ask my sister for advice.  I didn't expect" "How is the Queen lately?" Yelu Hongji asked coldly.  Shan Deng said: "A few days ago, the Queen was very lonely. She would often sit alone and sigh, and sometimes she would lose her temper for no reason. But things have gotten better recently. When the slaves are serving you, you can always see the Queen smiling and her face rosy.  Quite a bit, I feel a lot more energetic" The more Yelu Hongji listened, the angrier he became. He threw a beautiful porcelain pot and smashed it into pieces in an instant.  Everyone in the palace was shocked.  Shan Deng knelt down in fear and said: "This slave deserves to die, Your Majesty, please forgive me!" Yelu Hongji asked coldly: "Tell me, has the Queen seen anyone recently? Especially men!" "The Queen has been in the palace recently and has not been there.  When I go out, the only man who comes in and out on weekdays is the musician Zhao Weiyi!" Shan Deng whispered: "I forgive you for being brave. One time I went to wait on you and saw Zhao Weiyi coming out of the queen's bedchamber. At that time he he.  "What are you doing? Say" Shan Deng stammered, "I saw him wearing his belt!" "Ah?" Xiao Tansi said in shock: "That's not bad.  , Could it be that the Queen and her No, no, the Queen is dignified and noble, how can she have an affair with a musician? Your Majesty, please punish me for talking nonsense!" Yelu Hongji had a cold expression and did not respond.  The bulging veins on his forehead showed how angry he was at the moment.  Zhang Xiaojie lost no time and said, "I'm afraid it's not groundless?" "Oh? How do you say it?" Xiao Tansi pretended to be surprised.  "The Queen Mother has a poem called "Reminiscing about the Past", which contains thisOne sentence: There are only Zhao family members in the palace, and only one who knows about it.  "Zhang Xiaojie read the poem clearly with a pause. Xiao Tansi said in surprise: "Zhao Weiyi!  "    "yes!  "Zhang Xiaojie said: "I'm sorry for my lies, the empress empress is the mother of the world, so I'm afraid it's very inappropriate.  As for whether there are any other inappropriate things, please let your Majesty investigate clearly.  Don't damage the dignity of the Liao Dynasty and the royal family!  " "Send the bitch over here!  "Yelu Hongji was so angry that he almost wanted to spit fire in his eyes.  Xiao Guanyin came with a calm face! "Your Majesty, I summoned my concubine. I don't know why?  "    "look by youself?  Yelu Hongji was furious and threw the manuscript of "Ten Fragrance Ci" over. Xiao Guanyin picked it up, took a look at it, and whispered: "Yes, it is my concubine's handwriting!"  "    "ah?  Queen, you are really" Xiao Tansi opened his mouth, and there was a bit of pride in his incredible eyes. "What do I do?  " "What else is there to say?  Yelu Hongji said coldly: "I thought you were dignified and polite, but I didn't expect you to be so mean!"  " "Despicable?"  How to say this?  " "Empress, the manuscript of your poem is in front of you. This is irrefutable proof!  "Zhang Xiaojie looked weird, and Yelu Yixin also had a sinister smile on his face. "So what if it's my concubine's notes?  "Xiao Guanyin's expression is always calm and calm. "How?  What did you write?  Why don't you admit the ugly things you did?  "Yelu Hongji was extremely angry. The majestic emperor was cuckolded and his face was disgraced! "The writing is indeed my concubine's handwriting, but the content has nothing to do with my concubine.  Xiao Guanyin said loudly: "I have always been careful about my etiquette, and I have never done anything out of line!"  " "You still want to deny it when it's written in black and white?  In Daliao, besides the Queen, who else could write such good words?  "Zhang Xiaojie deliberately emphasized the word "good" very strongly. "Yes, Shan Deng, can you tell me whose masterpiece this is?  " "This is what the Queen did!  "Shan Deng had a pious expression on his face, his face unchanged and his heart not beating. "Now that things have happened, you still want to quibble?  Yelu Hongji was full of anger. He was straightforward and refused to listen to roundabout questions. Xiao Guanyin said: "Your Majesty, this poem is not my original work. I just copied it for Shan Deng at his request."  !  "Your Majesty, I have been wronged. How can I write such poems?"  Shan Deng cried and said, "It was obviously the Queen who did it!"  " "Is the Queen going to put the blame on the palace maid?  Yelu Yixin waved his hands and said, "How can you say that?"  If the queen can say this, she must be on target.  I wonder how the empress can prove it?  Are there any witnesses?  " "Of course there are witnesses, what do you think of me!  Yelu Yixin and Zhang Xiaojie turned around and saw a solemn old woman standing at the door in surprise. They both said in astonishment: "The Queen Mother!"  "

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 689: Evil Intentions

    Xiao Tali, the biological mother of Lord Yelu Hongji of Liao Dynasty, and the Queen Mother of Liao Kingdom. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Out out of "Dragon", when the emperor's uncle rebelled, he slapped the concubine and asked the Liao lord not to take care of her, and ordered the attack.  This ancestor had a high status in the Liao Kingdom and usually ignored things.  Recently, he has been seriously ill and has been lying in bed to recuperate. Today, he is standing tremblingly at the door of the hall with a cane.  If it were not for the support of her granddaughter Princess Yelutri, she would have fallen.  Seeing this, Yelu Hongji immediately stood up and came forward and said: "Empress, why are you up? Quick, prepare a soft couch!" Empress Dowager Xiao said: "If my mother doesn't come, I'm afraid there will be an unjust case here!" Yelu Yixin  Looking at each other, Zhang Xiaojie felt something was wrong.  Xiao Tansi was even a little nervous. She was so good, why is the Queen Mother here?  If you don¡¯t get it right, you¡¯ll fall short!  Yelu Hongji helped his mother sit down on the soft couch, and then asked: "Why did the queen mother say that she was a witness?" "Humph!" Empress Dowager Xiao said: "Hongji, did someone tell you that your queen wrote  What kind of erotic poem is this? Is it an act of unfaithfulness?" "Yes!" "Do you believe it?" Queen Mother Xiao asked softly.  "The poem is indeed the queen's handwriting." "The handwriting is hers, so the content must be written by her?" Empress Dowager Xiao asked back and said, "The queen has been raised in the palace since she was four years old. You and I are childhood sweethearts. She is  You know what kind of person you are and what your character is." "Yes, but" Yelu Hongji said, "People may change!" "Yes, they will change?" said Empress Dowager Xiao.  : "Is it possible to change on this matter of right and wrong? Look, the dignified and noble queen standing in front of you would do such a shameful thing?" Zhang Xiaojie interjected: "Queen Mother, there is both personal and material evidence for this matter.  , Don¡¯t be deceived, you are right to protect your niece, but family ties cannot outweigh legal principles, let alone a matter related to the dignity of the state and the royal family.¡± ¡°Shut up, I¡¯m talking to the emperor, what qualifications do you have to interrupt?¡±  The Queen Mother didn't know where she got the strength to grab the dragon-head crutch beside her, swung it out and hit Zhang Xiaojie hard on the lips.  While the mouth was damaged and swollen, two teeth also fell out, and the mouth was immediately filled with blood.  Although Zhang Xiaojie was angry.  But he didn't dare to show it, so he had to cover his mouth and stand aside despite the pain.  One thing he was right about was that Empress Dowager Xiao¡¯s father was Xiao Muzhi, the brother of Empress Qinai, Yeluhongji¡¯s grandmother; Xiao Guanyin¡¯s father, Xiao Hui, was also the brother of Empress Qinai. They were a family.  (The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are cousins ??of the same generation. The seniority of the Liao people is a bit confusing) So.  It is reasonable for Empress Dowager Xiao to defend Xiao Guanyin.  Zhang Xiaojie just wanted to name this relationship, which meant that the Queen Mother might be partial to the Queen.  But he didn't want to anger the old queen and pay a big price!  Empress Dowager Xiao said: "If this poem was copied by the empress for my mother, would the emperor believe it?" "Mother, this" Yelu Hongji was a little unbelievable.  "Father!" Yelutri said: "This poem was found by Shan Deng and said it was written by the Queen of the Southern Dynasty. If the mother had copied it herself, it would be a good story. At that time, my mother and I felt something was wrong, so we fooled him first.  She was handed over to the emperor¡¯s grandmother!¡± Empress Dowager Xiao said: ¡°At that time, I also felt strange, how could a palace maid be so bold as to deceive the queen into writing erotic poems for her? The more I thought about it, the more wrong it became, and I wondered if it was possible.  Someone intended to cause trouble to the Queen, so he ordered the Queen to copy it. He just wanted to see it, and a clown actually showed up. "Is that so?" Yelu Hongji looked at it apologetically.  Xiao Guanyin then stared closely at Yelu Yixin and Zhang Xiaojie, and finally his eyes fell on Shan Deng.  "Your Majesty, this servant did not lie!" "That means I lied?" Queen Mother Xiao's cold tone echoed in the hall.  It's chilling.  Yelu Tri said: "Father, you may not know that Shan Deng turned out to be the maid in Yelu Chongyuan's mansion, and was deeply loved by his father and son!" "Oh. Tell me, what is going on?" Yelu Hongji was obviously  I believe my mother¡¯s testimony even more.  "Your Majesty, everything that this servant said is true. The Queen Mother and the Queen are relatives. It is inevitable that the Queen Mother's testimony will be protective or untrue" Queen Mother Xiao said angrily: "You must be stubborn even when you are about to die.  , you actually slandered me, where did you get the obscene poems from, who did you plan with, and all the witnesses were called in? " Now even Yelu Yixin and Zhang Xiaojie were a little anxious. They took advantage of others and made a hint.  His eyes drifted away.  Shan Deng hesitated for a moment, then laughed wildly and said, "That's right, Your Majesty."Uncle Chu and the King of Chu are so kind, but it was you despicable people who killed them.  I have been favored by the Emperor Taishu and His Royal Highness the King of Chu for many years, so of course I must avenge them!  " "Bloody maid!  " Yelu Hongji gave Shan Deng a slap in the face, then walked to Xiao Guanyin, held his hand and said: "Queen, I wrongly blamed you!  "    "fine!  "Xiao Guanyin's expression was indifferent, as if she didn't care about her husband's attitude. He was apologizing to himself, but thinking about his attitude just now, with so much distrust, where is the deep affection from the past? This is between the emperor and the empress.  The conversation is not like the exchange between husband and wife: "Pull this bitch down and cut her into pieces!  " Yelu Hongji roared angrily. Yelu Zhongyuan's remnants were already abominable enough, but she actually framed his wife. She made him a cuckold, and almost misled him into killing his wife. It was simply heinous. "Wait a minute!  Empress Dowager Xiao stopped her and said, "Hong Ji, it's true that she is the remnant of Yelu Zhongyuan. She does have the intention to murder the empress."  Is it possible for a little palace maid like her to accomplish such an ingenious plan?  " "This" Mrs. Xiao continued: "To figure out the obscene poems written by the queen, you must be a master of literary talent to complete it.  Then the poem manuscript was taken to Prince Zhao's Mansion, and then our Prince Zhao and Zhang Zhuangyuan came hand in hand, singing and harmonizing, accusing the queen of losing her virginity, every step of the way, very compact!  " "Your Majesty, forgive me!  Yelu Yixin and Zhang Xiaojie immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, we were also deceived by Shan Deng and took advantage of her."  At that time, after I saw the manuscript of the poem, I heard that it was written by the Empress, and felt that it was very inappropriate, so I asked Zhang Zhuangyuan to review it. I was also worried that the Liao Dynasty would be damaged and the royal family would be humiliated, so I informed His Majesty.  " "It's good that the national system has been damaged and the royal family has been humiliated. Who has this idea? You know it in your heart!  Empress Dowager Xiao said angrily: "Zhang Xiaojie, it's just a poem. Why do you conclude that it was improvised by the empress recently?"  Such intentions are really abominable and suspicious!  " "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I see that the handwriting and style are all from the Queen's hand, and the content is true and vivid, so I made such lies Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"  " Zhang Xiaojie hurriedly explained that he only lost two front teeth, and his words were a little leaky, which was very funny. Yelu Hongji's face turned gloomy again, turned around and asked: "You bitch, tell me, who ordered you to do this?  " Shan Deng shook his head firmly and said: "No one instigated me, I just want to avenge the Emperor Taishu and His Highness the King of Chu!  I can only hate that I, a weak woman, cannot kill you, but can only let you kill each other and suffer humiliation.  Even if the "Ten Fragrance Ci" was not written by the Queen, the relationship between the Queen and Zhao Weiyi is not clear Xiao Guanyin, do you dare to say that you are loyal to the emperor?  " Xiao Guanyin's face turned red and white. After a moment of mental turmoil, she tried to calm down and said calmly: "I am the queen, and there is no woman in the world who is more noble than me.  I have given birth to so many children, and now I have even added a grandson. Why should I be dissatisfied and want to do such a shameless act that is immoral?  " "Bloody maid!  Yelu Hongji slapped Shan Deng in the face again. Yelu Tri sneered: "The shameless maidservant is really loyal and commendable. Even if death is imminent, she still protects her master. Someone, bring Gao Changming up!"  " The expressions of Zhang Xiaojie and Yelu Yixin changed instantly, especially Zhang Xiaojie, whose legs could not help but tremble. " Empress Dowager Xiao said: "I have ordered Terry to investigate the matter and caught the original author of "Ten Fragrance Ci"!  "A fair-skinned man was brought up, with iron ropes tied to his hands and feet, and he knelt down in the hall. "Gao Changming, tell me!  The prisoner said: "The villain Gao Changming is an artist of the Jiaofang Department and is good at poetry."  Some time ago, someone found a villain and asked him to imitate the Queen's writing style and write an erotic poem about having fun in the boudoir.  The villain didn't dare to do it at first, but the other party had a very powerful position, threatened the villain, and gave the villain a lot of gold and silver. The villain was confused for a while and wrote the disgusting "Ten Fragrance Ci".  " "Hmph!  Yelu Hongji sneered: "Tell me, who asked you to write it!"  " "Yes" Gao Changming raised his head, looked at someone and said, "It's Mr. Zhang!"  " Zhang Xiaojie, the number one scholar of the Liao Kingdom, and the prime minister! Yelu Hongji's eagle-like eyes fell on Zhang Xiaojie and said coldly: "Is it you?  Why frame the queen?  "Your Majesty, I am wronged, I am wronged!"  "Zhang Xiaojie hurriedly begged for mercy, shouting that he was wronged. "Your Majesty, Zhu Dinghe, the secretary of the Jiaofang, also knew about this matter. He and Zhang Xiaojie both participated in the revision of some parts of the poem.  The villains kept their edited manuscripts with their handwriting on them!  "Keep a secret in everything, especially in such major matters that are related to your wealth and life. Everyone will leave some clues. "nbsp; Zhang Xiaojie fell down and sat down helplessly on the ground without a word of excuse. He made a fatal mistake and any remedy was in vain!  Yelu Yixin also immediately knelt on the ground and said sadly: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, forgive me. I was confused for a moment and fell into the trap of Zhang Xiaojie and this cheap servant. I was deceived by them. I ask the Queen to be magnanimous and forgive me for any disrespect."  Sir!" Xiao Tansi was also trembling. He wanted to say something several times, but finally stopped.  Suddenly, the atmosphere in the hall was extremely strange!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 690: Don¡¯t do one thing or two things

    Zhang Xiaojie was escorted away, and Yelu Yixin also went out to wait. Xiao Tansi saw that the situation was not right, so he timidly resigned.  Before going out, Queen Mother Xiao stared at her closely and said sternly: "You'd better be more at ease with me and be more charming. If you dare to sow discord or collude with others again, I will never forgive you!" "Queen Mother!"  Ming Jian, I was also confused for a moment and spoke inappropriately. Please forgive me, Queen Mother!" Xiao Tansi was somewhat scared in front of Queen Mother Xiao.  "You know if you were confused for a moment, so you can take care of yourself!" After all, she is her son's favorite concubine, and there is also a strong family power behind her.  "Yes, I am resigning!" Xiao Tansi fled as if she had been pardoned.  "Queen, I have wronged you today!" Yelu Hongji looked apologetic and a little embarrassed.  "It's okay. Now I have cleared my name!" Xiao Guanyin was very calm, as if nothing had happened.  Empress Dowager Xiao said: "Hong Ji, the queen has been wronged, but there is one more important thing." "Well, I will give the queen justice as soon as possible." "How to pay back? Kill Zhang Xiaojie and Shan Deng?" Xiao  The Queen Mother asked back, "Do you think it's the two of them who are causing trouble in this matter?" "Isn't it? Is there anyone else?" Yelutri said: "Father, why did Zhang Xiaojie frame the Queen Mother? His motive is  What? What can he get by doing this? " "This" Yelu Hongji was a little stunned. His daughter was right. Zhang Xiaojie and Xiao Guanyin couldn't fight each other. There was no connection!  "Father, there is something you may not know. In addition to being the singer of Yelu Zhongyuan's family, Shan Deng also has a younger sister. She is the concubine of Yelu Yixin Don't you think that framed the queen mother, Yelu  Is Yi Xin very active? He seems to be more in charge than Zhang Xiaojie!" "Yi Xin? He can't, why would he do this?" Yelu Hongji still trusted him very much, which was a bit unbelievable.  "Hong Ji, you often go on hunting trips, and recently you have been doting on Xiao Tansi. As a mother, you don't say anything. But the premise is that you can't delay the state affairs and miss the country of Liao!" Empress Dowager Xiao said seriously.  Yelu Hongji said: "No, although I don't care too much, Jun'er is good and handles state affairs very properly. In Liaodong, he put down the Jurchen rebellion." "Yes, Jun'er is a good boy, very good.  Excellent!" Queen Mother Xiao said, "But don't you think that the more outstanding Jun'er is, the more unhappy someone will be?" "Who else would it be, Yelu Yixin?"  His angry tone dared to frame his mother.  The crime is truly unpardonable.  "Yixin? Why is he dissatisfied?" Yelu Hongji was completely unaware of this.  Yelu Tri said: "My father used to delegate all government affairs to him, but now? All government affairs are handled by the emperor's brother. He, the King of Zhao, is becoming more and more powerless. Yelu Yixin is an ambitious man, how can he  Just give up? " "You mean he tried to kill Jun'er? How dare he? " Yelu Hongji was very surprised. In his impression, Yelu Yixin was not such a person.  "Why don't you dare?" Empress Dowager Xiao said: "For the sake of power, what can't be done? Have there not been many rebellions in Daliao over the years? Who doesn't look loyal, humble and docile, but on the inside he has ulterior motives and wild ambitions?  Finally, he rebelled!" Yelutri said: "Father, it's not about whether you dare or not. He has already done this. When I went to the Song Dynasty with my brother, my whereabouts were discovered. Afterwards, my brother traced it and the news was leaked from our country.  . But only my father, my queen, and Yelu Yixin knew about this at that time. How could our father and my queen harm us? If we died in the Song Dynasty or were detained, who else could harm us?  Taking advantage of his heart! And this time, think about it, if their plot succeeds and Father determines that the "Ten Fragrance Ci" was written by the Queen, and they falsely accuse the Queen of being involved with Zhao Weiyi, what will happen?  What will be the consequences if the mother does something wrong? What will be the situation? " The words woke up the dreamer, and he remembered that Yelu Yixin was not very respectful to his son, and he often complained about it Yeluhong  Ji was shocked, and beads of sweat continued to drip from his forehead.  Empress Dowager Xiao said: "Although we are both descendants of the Yelv family, there is a big difference between our closeness and distance. For him to be crowned king is already a favor. But he is so ambitious Last time he wanted to recruit envoys for the northwest and wanted to gain control of Daliao in Hetao.  His army was stopped by Jun'er, so he must have a grudge. This time Jun'er defeated the Jurchens again, and his position was stable Thinking about the whole story, Zhang Xiaojie had always been close to Yelu Yixin.  , can he be innocent? " "Father Huang"?At least you should ask him and send someone to check!  Yelu Tri pleaded softly. Yelu Hongji came back to his senses and realized that he had indeed neglected too much in these years. He nodded and said, "Okay, send him to the palace and I will interrogate him personally."  " Yelu Yixin was just invited out of the palace and was waiting outside. The guard went out for a while and came back to report: "King Zhao said there was something urgent and had already left the palace first!  "    "Oops!  "Yelu Hongji also completely woke up. He didn't know Yelu Yixin was guilty just now. He just asked him to wait outside the palace and did not intentionally order to restrict his freedom. As the king of Zhao, he has a close relationship with the emperor. The guards  If you don't know what's going on, you won't stop him. At this time, he left without saying goodbye. If he didn't want to sit back and wait for death, the only way to do it was "The naughty imperial army entered the palace immediately to escort him!"  "Yelu Hongji hurriedly gave the order. He finally realized that his playfulness and negligence would bring a disaster to the Liao Kingdom!    Of course Yelu Yixin had to leave. The appearance of Empress Dowager Xiao completely disrupted him.  The plan was originally designed to plot Xiao Guanyin, but someone used it to dig a trap. To be precise, what was lost was not a handful of rice, but the appearance of the Queen Mother and the Queen together.  He has seen through his plan, which is full of loopholes today. Although Zhang Xiaojie and Shan Dengding have temporarily taken the blame, how long can he deceive Yelu Hongji? Once he comes to his senses, will he have a good ending? Even if there is no definite outcome?  The evidence, even if it is just doubt in the mind of the Liao Lord, will be very bad. Even if he saves his life, as long as the Liao Lord becomes defensive about himself, all his power and position will be taken away, and he will have nothing.  Isn't it okay to be manipulated by others? Besides, Yelu Yixin has super power. He will never tolerate such a thing happening. Now that things have reached this point, there is no way out. He can't just sit back and wait for death. He can only take risks and fight hard.  The Liaoyang Mansion must have taken action, so here in Shangjing Instead of being a powerful minister, it is better to dominate the world and take life and death.

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 691: Khitan Rebellion

    AD 1074, the seventh year of Xining in Song Dynasty and the tenth year of Liao, Xian and Yong years!  In May of that year, a rebellion broke out in the Liao Kingdom.  Zhao Wang Yelu Yixin contacted Wei Wang Xiaobielila and Prince Consort Xiao Xiamo to launch a rebellion, and soldiers surrounded Beijing. This was known as the "Xianyong Rebellion" in history.  Yelu Yixin mobilized a total of 80,000 palace guards from Yanqing Palace and Yongchang Palace to launch a rebellion in Shangjing and attack the palace.  Originally, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty, Yelu Hongji, had some illusions about his favorite minister, and even hoped that everything was just a misunderstanding.  It was only then that I realized that I was wrong and had been confused for many years.  The palace guards stationed in Beijing were bribed by Yelu Yixin and controlled for many years without him knowing at all.  It¡¯s too late to regret it. One-sixth of the twelve palace guards of the Liao Kingdom were mobilized by Yelu Yixin.  "If it were normal times, although the situation is serious, it doesn't matter.  However, because of the suppression of the Jurchen rebellion and the war in Goryeo, most of the troops were brought to Liaodong by Prince Yelu Jun. Although they were victorious and returned to the court, they were still on the road, and the distant water could not quench the thirst of the nearer.  The defense in Beijing was inevitably empty, and the only people defending the Lord Liao and the royal family were the Pishi Army.  In recent years, the number of Pishi troops has been approximately 20,000, of which 8,000 have been assigned to Yelu Jun, responsible for protecting the safety of the crown prince. The number of Pishi troops in the capital is only over 10,000.  Although the Pishi Army is loyal and powerful in combat, it is very difficult to defend a small palace city against 70,000 to 80,000 rebels!  It is even more impossible to quell the chaos!  Queen Xiao Guanyin made a prompt decision and proposed a breakout.  "The palace city cannot be defended, let's break out. We just need to wait for Jun'er's army to come back. Yelu Yixin is just a clown!" "Okay!" Yelu Hongji is very optimistic about this most trusted force of the Liao Lord.  With more than 10,000 people, it shouldn't be a problem to break out of Shangjing City.  When the time comes, we will go straight to Liaoyang Prefecture in Dongjing and persist for a few days. As long as we can meet up with our son, it will be victory.  It is not difficult to then call on the army to counterattack Shangjing.  The breakout was successful. The Pishi Army was the most elite cavalry in the Liao Kingdom and had strong combat effectiveness.  He was absolutely loyal to the Lord of Liao, so he fought tooth and nail and escorted the emperor and other royal family members to break out of the encirclement.  On the contrary, although the palace guards obeyed Yelu Yixin's orders, the main people he could bribe were the generals, and the lower-level soldiers only obeyed orders.  "I heard that the target of the attack was the imperial city and the emperor, so the soldiers were somewhat frightened.  The army is relatively loyal to the royal family. Especially in recent years, there have been many rebellions in the Liao Kingdom, which has greatly affected people's lives.  There are many complaints in their hearts, and they want stability.  I don't want any further turmoil.  Therefore, when fighting, I have many worries and am not very active.  Yelu Hongji and Xiao Guanyin reacted quickly, without any hesitation, and led their troops to break out before the palace guards could defend the palace.  Facing the elite Pishi Army and the powerful charge it brought, the Palace Guards lacked confidence and fought bravely, unable to stop them at all.  Although they have several times the number of troops, they have to defend many city gates in Shangjing. Their troops are scattered and they are no match for the Pishi Army.  In this way, the Pishi Army protected the emperor and empress and escaped from Shangjing City.  Regrettably, during the breakout process, Liao Lord Yelu Hongji was killed!  At that time, he was just running away and had no time to check his injuries and receive medical treatment.  After leaving the city and reaching a safe place, Yelutri was surprised to find that his father was injured.  After Xiao Guanyin personally inspected the wound, he slumped to the ground with a stern expression, and sadness immediately filled his heart.  Yelu Hongji's face was pale. The arrow was shot from behind and had already damaged his lungs. It was difficult to pull out the arrowhead. If he was not careful, he would hit a blood vessel and the consequences would be disastrous.  In fact, he had lost a lot of blood during the escape and was very weak at the moment.  Yelu Hongji, who had spent his whole life marching, fighting, and hunting with arrows, knew very well how fatal his injuries were.  If it were normal times, in the palace, with doctors with superb medical skills, good medicinal materials, and careful nursing care, you might be able to escape the disaster.  But now, being forced by the rebels, on the run, lacking medical treatment, and unable to rest, it is very difficult to survive!  Yelu Tri was already in tears. He was originally happy because he exposed Yelu Yixin, but in the blink of an eye, it caused civil strife in Liao.  My father was also injured and his life was in danger!  The joy disappeared in an instant, leaving endless worry and sadness in my heart.  Yelu Hongji smiled softly and said: "Terry, don't cry!" "Father, it's okay, it will be fine!" Yelu Hongji tried hard to control it, but the tears kept flowing down.  "It won't work. My father knows in his heart that life and death are determined by fate, and no one can do anything about it!" Yelu Hongji was very open-minded and said with emotion: "What my father feels guilty about is that he neglected you too much. No one can do anything about it!"Take good care of you, especially your mother!  " He has now understood that Xiao Tansi is the pawn arranged by Yelu Yixin to be around him. Her father and brother are all involved in the rebellion. It's a pity that he is ignorant. He has been confused for so long and has neglected his wife for too long.  Yelu Hongji was filled with apologies and regrets: "Stop talking, Your Majesty!  "Xiao Guanyin also felt very unhappy. No matter what, the relationship between husband and wife for many years is still there. What's more, they are still childhood sweethearts, and their relationship has become even deeper. Once upon a time, she complained that her husband neglected her, but when she saw her husband was seriously injured and on the verge of  When she was dying, she was heartbroken: "Okay, I don't know how long I can last. Please inform Jun'er quickly and let him come back soon.  Yelu Hongji said: "The important things here depend on you. Before Jun'er comes back, you must not reveal the condition of my injury."  "    "Um!  " Xiao Guanyin agreed with tears. He knew that if the news of her husband's death spread, the morale of the army would be in chaos. Yelu Yixin would also take advantage of the villain and take the opportunity to make a fuss and influence the neutral Khitan nobles and subjects. ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Liaoyang Mansion  , Liao Kingdom Dong/Beijing. Yelu Jun was in high spirits. He had just led his troops to put down the Jurchen rebellion and made great achievements. At this time, he received a message from his sister Yelu Tri.  Let him be careful, someone may do something bad to him. Yelujun is a cautious person and does not take it seriously. There is a reason for his sister to travel all the way to Beijing.  Yelu Yixin was definitely unconvinced by Bian's great achievements. Some small moves were inevitable. Yelu Jun was full of confidence and felt that with his current strength and prestige, Yelu Yixin was no match for him. The only trouble might be his father.  The emperor must find a way to eliminate his father's trust in him, and then he can be completely pushed to the bottom. I heard that in the Song Dynasty, there was a war between King Zhao Zhao and Emperor Zhao Xu. This was a golden opportunity.  Taking advantage of this victory and momentum in quelling the Jurchens, he went directly south to attack Daming Mansion, where he lost to Zhao Zhao in the past. He had always remembered this humiliation, and this time he finally had the opportunity to avenge his past humiliation.  . Back then, it was the land of the Song Dynasty, and you had the advantage. This time, I want to make Daming Mansion the new Nanjing of Daliao. Yelu Jun had a great ambition in his heart! The army rested in Liaoyang Mansion for two days before returning to Shangjing.  , Ye Lujun followed his sister's advice and was very careful, secretly and openly. Fortunately, he was well prepared in advance, otherwise he would have been killed. Yelu Yi's warning was not groundless.  Xin was so bold that he sent someone to assassinate him. Yelu Jun was furious and full of hatred! He decided to make trouble for Yelu Yixin immediately after returning to Shangjing. There were some things that he couldn't tolerate, otherwise he would become even more lawless!  Yelu Jun was also a little worried. If he was assassinated here, there wouldn't be any trouble in Shangjing, right? For the sake of caution, the army immediately set off from Liaoyang Mansion and rushed to Shangjing. Facts have proved that this decision was very wise and saved Liao to some extent.  When he was halfway through the country, he received a secret message from his mother, Xiao Guanyin, that Yelu Yixin had launched a rebellion. The Pishi Army had already escorted his family through the encirclement, but his father was killed and his life was in danger!  Feeling sad and unable to take care of anything, he led his army to go to the capital day and night In the city of Shangjing, Yelu Yixin finally reached the dragon throne belonging to the Lord of Liao, but he was not happy at all as they broke through the siege.  If we fail to catch the Lord of Liao, where can we find people outside the city and in the vast grasslands and forests? The most terrible thing is that the assassination of Yelu Jun by Liaoyang Mansion has failed.  He had already calculated that after pacifying the Jurchens, Yelu Jun would definitely get carried away. At that time, his defenses were at their most relaxed.  But the truth is exactly the opposite. The news he received was that the crown prince was surrounded by tight defenses.  If not, how could the elite assassins he sent miss?  It¡¯s very bad if things develop like this, the situation is completely out of control!  Although Shangjing is in hand, it is just an isolated city. The emperor and the prince are still there, and the armies in other places will listen to their dispatches and still regard them as masters.  And he is just a rebellious minister, just like the Emperor Taishu Rebellion back then, or even worse!  From the moment the Pishi Army escorted Yelu Hongji and his wife out of the city, he had already lost!  &nbsp; The two palace guards had a total strength of only 70,000 to 80,000 people. How could they compete with Yelu Jun's eastern army?     what to do?  Yelu Yixin kept sneering, he was defeated and there was no way to save him!  I thought I had planned it for so long, but in the end it was still so vulnerable.  If I had knownSuddenly, Yelu Yixin felt a little regretful. Maybe it was good to be a minister with peace of mind.  "It's a pity that there is no regret medicine in the world, and he doesn't dare to express his thoughts like this, otherwise the morale of the army will be immediately chaotic."  At this moment, you must think of something to find a way out for yourself.  But, what to do?  Yelu Yixin thought hard for a long time and looked towards the south!  (To be continued) PS: I know everyone wants to see Zhao Zhao attack Bianliang and seize the throne!  But I cannot but write about the Liao Kingdom, it is very important!  I saw some readers saying that the three questions are not prioritized. This paragraph should not be written in detail, but should be briefly mentioned.  Can you tell me how to pass it off in one go?  "There was an unjust case of Shixiangci in the Liao Kingdom. What was the result?" Is that so?  In this book, the ending of Shixiangci¡¯s injustice case is different. This different process must be written down!  So Yelu Yixin¡¯s reaction is also different, and the fate of Yelu Jun and Xiao Guanyin will also change accordingly. What about the situation in Song and Liao?  ??How to summarize the most important plot of a heroine?  Not to mention the integrity of the entire story.  The Liao Kingdom was eyeing the Song Dynasty, and the internal fighting in the Song Dynasty¡¯s royal family was so exciting, would the Liao Kingdom completely stand by and watch?  Some people say that Zhao Zhao should make peace with his wife first. Is this a decision he can make based on his wishful thinking?  Could this incident in the Liao Kingdom have nothing to do with the situation in the Song Dynasty?  Has nothing to do with the protagonist?  And the endings of Yelu Jun, Yelu Tri, and especially Xiao Guanyin are all related to this, are they all mentioned in one stroke?  Then what else to write!  Third question, I would like to say that this paragraph will not be very long. Is it meaningful to comment after reading it?     Thanks!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 692: The End of the Road

    Raozhou is located in the upper reaches of Huangshui River.  This generation was the land of Longxing in the Liao Kingdom, but later the political and economic center of the Liao Kingdom moved to Shangjing, and later concentrated in the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun in the south.  Although Raozhou is not very prosperous, its geographical location is very important.  Right between Shangjing and Nanjing (Youzhou), guarding Huangshui Ferry is of great strategic significance.  At ten o¡¯clock in the afternoon on this day, a large army came in a hurry from the north and immediately rushed towards the barracks of the Raozhou defenders.  The leader was none other than Yelu Yixin. He went to Beijing to rebel, but Yelu Hongji was not captured. The attempt to assassinate Yelu Jun failed again. Unintentionally, everything was lost.  (He did not know that Yelu Hongji was seriously injured and would die.) At this time, Yelu Jun was leading the eastward army to rush towards Beijing quickly. The troops of King Qin from all over the country also rushed there. If they stayed in Beijing, they would unintentionally wait for death and become the target of public criticism.  If you want to survive, you must leave the most dangerous place and move as soon as possible!  Escape from the dangerous situation and then think of a way, maybe there will be a chance of survival.  Even if you become a rogue, as long as you travel across the grassland, there will always be a chance, and a comeback is unknown!  Yelu Yixin set his sights on the south. If he could hurry up, this might be a good opportunity to fight back.  The most urgent task is to pass through Raozhou and cross Huangshui!  Although it is summer, which happens to be the rainy season, the water level in Huangshui is not high.  After the scouts' investigation, they quickly determined the location to cross the river. Being able to wade across the river was undoubtedly a good way to save time.  Standing on the shore, watching the army continue to cross the river, Yelu Yixin's solemn expression relaxed a little.  Even if he is now accused of being a rebel, he is not afraid. After so many years of power in the Liao Kingdom, how can he do it without any foundation?  Now is a good time to use it.  After crossing Huangshui, there is great hope!  Seeing that the sky was getting gloomier and there was a possibility of rain, Yelu Yixin had no choice but to keep urging the soldiers to cross the river as soon as possible.  If it starts to rain, the trip will definitely be affected.  Now is the time to fight.  Where can I delay for a moment?  As a result, the entire Huangshui River was filled with soldiers under Yelu Yixin.  Just as the advancing soldiers crossed the river and landed, and most of the soldiers were still in the river, a huge roar came.  Yelu Yixin was shocked. Where did the sound come from? Was it the cavalry chasing after him?  Not so fast.  Yelu Jun returned to Shangjing from Liaoyang, then turned around and headed south.  It will take a long time.  But the roar became louder and louder, and suddenly a sharp-eyed soldier saw a raging white wave coming quickly from the river bend upstream.  The waves are high, fast, and the deafening roar is frightening.  A huge wave fell in the soldier's eyes.  There is only fear, extreme fear!  Yelu Yixin stood on the river bank, watching helplessly as a huge wave passed by. The soldiers crossing the river continued to struggle in the river, and finally disappeared in the rushing water.  The Huangshui suddenly surged, swallowing up countless lives and Yelu Yixin¡¯s extravagant hopes.  He has a wide mouth.  I still can't accept the reality in front of me, and I don't even understand what's going on.  After being stunned, when he came back to his senses, endless panic filled his heart.  Someone blocked the river in the upper reaches of Huangshui River to store water, just to wait until he was halfway across. This was a premeditated ambush.  So who is the ambusher?  Soon, the answer appeared!  There was another rumbling sound from the earth, and Yelu Yixin was sure.  This time it was horseshoes, not river water.  When the Pishi Army guarding Yelu Jun appeared and forced the remaining 20,000 to 30,000 of them to the Huangshui River, Yelu Yixin suddenly wanted to laugh, but couldn't.  Yelu Jun is actually here. Could it be that he has been tricked again?  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Seeing that Yelu Yixin could no longer stay in the capital, he had no choice but to leave with tens of thousands of troops.  If it is pure wandering.  Without a suitable destination, they are no different from rogues on the grassland.  But no matter what, it is impossible to have tens of thousands of bandits with no future in sight.  Who else wants to continue to follow them?  At that time, the morale of the army will inevitably be weakened, and the rebel soldiers will also leave for various reasons.  Once it falls apart, it's really over.  If your wealth and life are not saved, you will also lose your last chance.  People like Yelu Yixin have it in their bones that they either don¡¯t do it or they must do it. Of course, the price may be to lose everything.  He was a person who was unwilling to admit defeat easily, so he decided to give it a try and give it a last try.  "If you want to compete with Yelu Hongji and his son, even if it's just a confrontation, it's not enough to rely on the troops you have.  At this time, strengthening strength becomes more and more important.  &nbsp; But where are the troops?  What is the military strength that is enough to compete with Yelu Jun and allow him to recover his strength?  The answer is exactly¡ªLiao Kingdom South/Jing Youzhou City!  Another elite force of the Liao Kingdom was stationed in Youzhou. The Song Dynasty's Hebei Road army defended them, and the Liao Kingdom also had to guard against the Song people.  In particular, the Song Dynasty kept clamoring to take back the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, which still put a certain amount of pressure on the Liao Kingdom.  The Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun is located in the southernmost part of the Liao Kingdom and was originally the most sinicized. The agriculture, handicrafts and commerce here are very developed.  His position in the Liao Kingdom was very important, and his economic significance had long surpassed that of going to Beijing, so he could not afford to lose it.  In this case, we will inevitably station heavy troops in Youzhou to protect Nanjing and protect the commercial center.  At the same time, it was also to prepare for the Song Dynasty and put pressure on the Song Dynasty, with many troops.  If you can control the soldiers and horses in Youzhou, your strength will definitely increase greatly. With the danger of Yanshan, you may be able to gain a firm foothold and make a comeback.  This is the only opportunity to compete with Yelu Jun and his son. Here is Yelu Yixin's true purpose.  That¡¯s why we have to run wildly day and night, heading south as quickly as possible, in order to get rid of the pursuers.  In the past, he had been stationed in Youzhou for a long time. There were some generals appointed by him, and there were many people who were related to him to some extent, and they could be considered to have intricate foundations.  By escaping to Youzhou at this time, there is every chance of making a comeback and turning defeat into victory.  This is why he is rushing to cross the Huangshui River. Life and death lie on this thin line.  The problem is, he can think of it himself, and so can Prince Yelujun.  After receiving the news of Yelu Yixin's rebellion, Yelu Jun was originally very anxious and planned to quickly lead his army back to Beijing.  But after leaving, he changed his mind. In the battle with the Jurchens, he accumulated a lot of combat experience and considered the problem more comprehensively.  If something like this happened, how could Yelu Yixin sit back and wait for death?  There will inevitably be a rebound and a desperate fight.  The capital for this fight is only available in Youzhou and Northwest. The Tiande army in Hetao is not weak, but the distance is far away and it is too late to rush over.  The most likely one is undoubtedly Youzhou, which can compete with Shangjing!  How could Yelujun tolerate such a situation?  Therefore, he immediately sent his trusted generals back to stabilize the situation in Beijing.  Then he personally led some soldiers and horses to Raozhou, which was the only way to go south.  A villain like Yelu Yixin must be hit with one hit and completely strangled, otherwise there will be endless troubles.  So, a big pit was dug in Huangshui.  Yelu Yixin was careless for a moment and didn't notice it at all, and then jumped down regardless of his own safety.  So, all that awaits him is - the end of the road!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 693: It turns out to be him!

    Yelu Yixin finally understood that he was not only crazy, but also a little arrogant.  It turned out that I had always underestimated Prince Yelu Jun, but I didn¡¯t expect that the students I taught myself would be better than the others.  ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT?  "It's a pity that I was fooled rashly. What should I say?"  Smart?  He must be smart.  In Zhao Zhao's words, it was probably the agency's calculations that were too clever and cost Qing Qing his life.  Yelu Yixin came to understand, but it was too late!  Yelu Jun hated him so much that when he thought of his father whose life or death was uncertain, he almost wanted to cut him into pieces.  The army of Zhengdong immediately dispatched and launched the final attack on the rebels. On the narrow embankment on the bank of Huangshui, blood flowed instantly, with broken limbs and broken arms all over the ground. The blood stains flowed into Huangshui, and the waves turned red, and they were soon washed away by the torrent.  Disperse!  Yelu Yixin's rebels are no match at all. They are completely at the mercy of others. The final result is self-evident.  Soon the entire army was wiped out. Some soldiers were so frightened that they jumped into the rushing water. Only God knows whether they could survive.  Soon, there were no more people standing by the river.  Seeing the soldiers dying one by one, Yelu Yixin knew that his life had come to an end. He turned and headed towards Huangshui. He also wanted to jump into the river.  It¡¯s not that I want to survive, but I don¡¯t want to suffer the humiliation when I die, so I want to leave cleanly.  It was a pity that Yelu Jun didn't give him a chance. A sharp archer from the Pishi Army pulled the bow string, and the arrow passed through Yelu Yixin's thigh, knocking him down only one foot away from the river.  Yelu Yixin is the leader of the rebels. If he cannot be shot and killed on the spot, the consequences will be very bad. Even if he drowns in the river, he will narrowly escape death.  But even a glimmer of hope may lead to endless troubles.  Yelu Jun didn't want to think that someone would pretend to be Yelu Yixin's name and cause trouble in the future.  The only option is to kill Yelu Yixin in public or take his head back.  Only then can it truly be solved once and for all.  At the same time, it could also deter some restless Khitan nobles and young people. However, after three civil strifes in twenty years, the Liao Kingdom could not withstand another setback.  "Do you have to humiliate me like this?" Yelu Yixin, who failed to commit suicide by drowning, regretted a little. If he had known better, he would have killed himself with a horizontal sword. That would have only been a humiliation of the body, which is better than what he is doing now.  Yelu Jun smiled coldly: "I am a swordsman and you are a fish and meat. I have the final say on how to deal with it! Don't tell me that a scholar can be killed and not humiliated. That is the excuse of the people of the Southern Dynasties. Besides, you are not good enough to be a scholar."  "You" Yelu Yixin was a little angry.  "What's wrong with me?" Yelu Jun said coldly: "If I were the one who lost today, what would you do to me? You have a disobedient heart. When you framed your mother, you should have thought that you would end up like today." "  Ye Lujun! " "What? It's not the first time you've known me?" Yelu Jun said coldly, "Just leave one intact head. You can take care of the rest!"  After saying that, he left, leaving Yelu Yixin with a look of horror and hatred.  What exactly he went through in the last stage of his life is unknown to outsiders and has become a historical mystery.  When later generations compiled "History of Liao Dynasty? Biography of Cheng Chen", they could only leave it vague.  The sentence "Behead Yixin in Huangshui" hastily passed by.  However, when Yelu Yixin¡¯s head was returned to Shangjing, there were some clues from the painful expression on his face that he might have suffered unprecedented torture.  The "Xianyong Rebellion" in the Liao Kingdom lasted for less than a month and ended with the conferment of the head of Yelu Yixin. All those who participated in the rebellion were exterminated, including the infants.  Prince Yelujun¡¯s quick reaction shocked the younger generation.  Those are related to Yelu Yixin.  Those who were about to make a move or were in a wait-and-see state suddenly calmed down, hurriedly expressed their loyalty to Yelu Jun, and tried their best to get rid of their connection with Yelu Yixin, for fear of being purged.  Yelujun can't take care of these things for the time being. He has more important things to be busy with at the moment.  Yelu Hongji is dead. He died of serious injuries before Yelu Jun could come back!  Empress Dowager Xiao fled in a hurry during the rebellion. She was already sick and became even more seriously ill after being tortured.  After learning that her son had died of illness, she suffered a heavy psychological blow and immediately passed away, following her son.  The Queen Mother and the Emperor of Liao died one after another in one day.  What a great sadness!  Queen Xiao Guanyin held back her tears and kept her mourning secret until Prince Yelu Jun successfully killed Yelu Yixin and returned to Beijing.  As soon as the news came out, the mountains and rivers of the Liao Kingdom were all grieved, and fell into sorrow and shock.  The emperor is dead, and he is in feudal societyIn this era, the impact on the country is self-evident.  Especially if an abnormal death coincides with a rebellion, its impact will be even greater and worse.  Fortunately, the crown prince Yelu Jun performed extremely well and won the support of the Khitan nobles and subjects. He first contributed to pacifying the Jurchens, and now he personally suppressed Yelu Yixin's rebellion, and his prestige is very high.  Precisely because of this, there was no larger-scale turmoil in the Liao Kingdom. After returning to Beijing, Yelu Jun ascended the throne in Lingqian and became the emperor of the Liao Kingdom.  Yelu Jun posthumously named his grandmother, Empress Dowager Xiao, "Queen Renyi" and was buried with Xingzong in the Qing Mausoleum.  Yelu Hongji was posthumously named "Emperor Rensheng Da Xiaowen", his temple was named Daozong, and he was buried in Qingling Mausoleum.  Later, she honored her mother Xiao Guanyin as the Queen Mother and officially took charge of the Liao Kingdom.  By the time everything settled down, it was already June.  It happened to be the time when the conflict between Emperor Zhao Xu of the Song Dynasty and King Zhao Zhao of Qin intensified and they openly fought among themselves.  Logically speaking, at this time, when the two tigers of the Song Dynasty were fighting each other, it was a perfect time to raise troops and go south. Yelu Jun himself planned this.  It is a pity that at such an important time, a rebellion also broke out in the Liao Kingdom. It was itself in turmoil. How could it divide its troops to fight against the outside world?  Yelu Jun was also very sorry. Although Yelu Yixin had been killed, the rebellion was put down.  However, the remaining evils have not been completely eliminated, and there are still undercurrents. The Liao Kingdom has just experienced a change of throne. He has just ascended the throne, and the throne is not stable enough.  At such a critical juncture, his most important thing is to sit in Beijing, stabilize the situation, completely control the Liao Kingdom, and build a solid foundation.  The plan to conquer the Song Dynasty can only be put on hold for the time being, and a perfect opportunity can only be missed like this.  However, Yelujun comforted himself that perhaps the civil strife in the Song Dynasty would last for a long time, and the fight between Zhao Xu and Zhao Zhao's uncle and nephew might damage the foundation of the Song Dynasty and seriously weaken the Song Dynasty's vitality.  ¡°Perhaps it won¡¯t be long before the Song Dynasty will be on the verge of collapse, falling apart, and losing its strength to its former glory.  However, in a year or two, he would be able to completely control the Liao Kingdom. At that time, the Song Dynasty was not as strong as before. Can it still be the opponent of the Liao Kingdom?  Yelu Jun vaguely hoped that Zhao Zhao could finally win and sit on the throne of the Song Dynasty, and then he could have a real showdown with her.  Regarding this internal fight in the Song Dynasty royal family, we can only watch helplessly!  At this time, some things also aroused Yelujun's curiosity. For example, how did his sister Yelutli discover Yelu Yixin's treacherous plan?  Regarding the "Ten Fragrance Ci" incident, my mother was almost fooled, but my sister was able to discover it in time, like a prophet who predicted the unknown, and she even thought of getting her grandmother to trick Yelu Yixin, and reminded herself to be careful.  It¡¯s hard to imagine that a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old could have such scheming and strategies.  Yelu Jun originally thought that his sister had grown up to be very capable, but he didn't notice it?  He had been busy dealing with the rebellion and his father's funeral, so he didn't think much of it and didn't think about it carefully.  Now that I have some free time, the more I think about it, the more I feel that something is wrong at this time. Maybe my sister has some secrets.  So, Yelujun asked his sister. Yelutri concealed something at first, but later revealed that someone had reminded her.  One day she went out to play and got a letter in a restaurant owned by Han people. She mentioned that she should be careful about Yelu Yixin and that she must prevent her mother Xiao Guanyin from copying any poems. She also mentioned that someone was going to do harm to their family.  Yelujun was greatly surprised by this magical reminder. Who could be so unpredictable?  Yelujun became more and more interested in this reminder that saved the lives of his family. Why did it happen to be delivered to his sister?  This letter came very strangely.  "Where is that restaurant? Is there anything special about it?" Under Yelu Jun's questioning, Yelu Tri whispered: "It's run by Han people. People there often talk about the situation in the Song Dynasty, and some people often mentionhis  Things, so I often go there." He was naturally referring to Zhao Zhao, King of Qin in the Song Dynasty. Yelu Jun was helpless about his younger sister's persistence.  After a second thought, I realized something was wrong. The other party could send a letter, indicating that he knew the identity of Princess Yelutli, and also knew that she often went to that restaurant. This A bold guess appeared in Yelujun's mind, could it be  Did someone deliberately lure my sister to that restaurant?  Was all this deliberately designed by others?  If it was someone else, Yelujun wouldn't think much about it, but when it happened to involve Zhao Zhao, this special old enemy, his mind naturally started to wander.  Yelujun was so relieved that he immediately ordered a search of the restaurant and found that the restaurant had changed hands and the original boss and waiters had disappeared.  The more this happened, the more likely there was something fishy. Yelujun immediately ordered a city-wide search and eventually caught the restaurant owner and his waiter.  After being tortured to extract confessions, it was learned that they were spies stationed in the Liao Kingdom by Zhao Zhao, King of Qin in the Song Dynasty.  They were indeed ordered to deliver that letter to Princess Terry.  After completing their mission, they immediately changed hands of the restaurant and prepared to evacuate.  But veryUnfortunately, Yelu Yixin rebelled at this juncture.  The city of Shangjing was caught in a war, and all the main roads in and out were blocked. After that, Yelu Jun came to the throne and cracked down on the remnants of the rebels. The interrogation was still very strict, and they were still unable to leave the city, and ended up falling into Yelu Jun's hands.  He is Zhao Zhao¡¯s person, and Zhao Zhao is behind all this!  Yelujun was filled with disbelief. Zhao Zhaoyuan was thousands of miles away. If he could understand the situation in the Liao Kingdom through spies, what should we say about the "Ten Fragrance Ci"?  How could he predict it?  A prophet?  What¡¯s even more strange is, why did he interfere in Liao¡¯s affairs?  So much power was used, for what purpose?  A huge greeting appeared in Yelujun's mind.

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 694: Terrible Thoughts

    Why?  Yelujun was like a man possessed, asking himself over and over again, once it was related to Zhao Zhao, he had to get to the bottom of it, otherwise he would have trouble sleeping and eating. What could Zhao Zhao gain by doing this?  Or is there some reason why I have to intervene?  Does the current situation in Liao have any benefit to him?  From the results, it seems yes. The Liao Kingdom could not intervene in the civil strife of the Song Dynasty and buy him time to seek the throne.  But the problem was that the death of his father Yelu Hongji was an accident and could not be predicted in advance.  If the father did not die, it would be inevitable for the Liao Kingdom to take the opportunity to march south, and the Song Dynasty would not benefit.  ¡°Could Zhao Zhao really be able to predict the future?  Can you even predict the death of your father?  Although Yelujun thought it was magical, he was unwilling to believe it and believed that there would be no such thing.  People¡¯s motivations for doing things are nothing more than fame, profit, wealth, and love. From the perspective of motivation, the first three points can be eliminated.  Then the only explanation seems to be - love!  How do you say the word "love"?  There seems to be no affection between Zhao Zhao and himself, nor between Zhao Zhao and his sisterit seems that his sister just has unrequited love.  Zhao Zhao only met his sister twice. The first time she was still a child, and the second time she seemed to be just an older child.  What's more, Zhao Zhao never showed any sign of liking his sister at that time.  What¡¯s more, according to Yelu Yixin¡¯s original plan, after he framed his mother and himself, his father would still be there.  The younger sister is a woman, and with her father around, she is still a princess of Liao, so her safety and status will not be necessarily threatened.  Then it seems that it can only be the last relevant person - the queen mother Xiao Guanyin!  She is the biggest impactor of this turmoil. Once the "Ten Fragrance Ci" incident is confirmed, the end of the queen mother will be very miserable, and her humiliating death is inevitable.  The most direct result of Zhao Zhao¡¯s reminder is to save the queen mother!  It¡¯s such an incredible inference that Yelujun himself can¡¯t believe it.  However, the captured Song Dynasty spies confessed that King Qin did have instructions to pay close attention to Queen Xiao's every move.  Zhao Zhao pays special attention to his mother?  why is that?  Yelujun began to have some bad premonitions at this moment.  He got something else.  Although he agreed with Yelu Tri and Empress Dowager Xiao's design, Xiao Guanyin was still uneasy after copying "Shi Xiang Ci" and worried that her husband would not listen to the explanation.  Xiao Guanyin was afraid of the most disappointing and tragic situation, in which case even if her husband did not kill her, she would no longer have the face and heart to live.  So, Xiao Guanyin wrote a desperate poem in advance.  It can be regarded as the last confession to her husband, and he went to see Yelu Hongji with a death wish.  Unfortunately, it was not used in the end, and the manuscript of Jue Ming Shi was left in a corner of the palace. After the rebellion, the manuscript was still there and was seen by Yelu Jun.  £¬ Bo Youxi is fortunate, and he works in the royal family.  Chenghao's dome is covered below.  Recently, the sun and moon are divided into flowers.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­  Although I am tired of provocation, I am on the yellow bed, and I am innocent in the ancestral temple.  If you want to fish, you will move forward; if you want to take advantage of Yang virtue, you will fly to the sky.  How could misfortune arise without me, and the palace be covered with filth and evil? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I would rather be a concubine and feel so ashamed, I would like to stop the flying frost from attacking.  I am sad to take care of my children.  Destroy the left and right.  The western sun is about to fall, and suddenly I go to the pepper room.  The world is miserable, and hates ancient times.  Knowing that I will die when I am alive, my love will last forever.   This is the full text of "Death Poem" that Yelujun saw. In the poem, his mother recalled the honor of marrying the royal family and her strict self-discipline; she also expressed her heartbreak at being persecuted by villains and her hope for the king's understanding.  The concern for the children, and the despair and sadness.  But there was one sentence in it that caught Yelujun¡¯s attention.  The meaning of the poem "Although I am tired of fighting, I am on the yellow bed. I am innocent and I am in the ancestral temple." The meaning of this poem is somewhat ambiguous.  It can be said to be a confession, but it also feels vaguely like guilt, and it seems that he has really done something wrong.  Yelujun, who was already neurotic at the moment, became more sensitive to his mother's attitude and even began to be suspicious.  If there is really something "unruly" about the queen mother, then Zhao Weiyi's matter has been confirmed.  This person is not related to his mother.  For a long time, my mother lived in the palace and had no contact with other men?  Yelujun was a little confused and thought of Zhao Zhao for some reason.  Connect the things in "Ten Fragrance Ci".  Zhao Zhao's real purpose seems to be to rescue his mother, so between them A terrible thought appeared in his mind, and Yelu Jun couldn't believe it. Why would he doubt his mother's chastity?  As a son, it is a bit rebellious to think this way.  But once this thought appeared, it couldn't be shaken off, and more evidence appeared.  Back then, I and my sisterAfter arriving at Daming Mansion, Zhao Zhao took great care of his brothers and sisters, partly because he was afraid of his own identity.  But is there anything else?  Yelu Jun later learned that Zhao Weiyi seemed to have been sent to the Song Dynasty by his mother at that time.  Of course the mother would not harm her children.  But if she was sending someone to find someone for help, it would seem to make sense to protect her children. Who should she go to?  Zhao Zhao happened to be in Daming Mansion at that time!  This explanation, although far-fetched, seems to make sense.  Yelu Jun also remembered something. He once mentioned his sister Yelu Tri¡¯s emotional problems to his mother. When he mentioned that his sister liked Zhao Zhao, his mother had a strange expression at the time. She blushed and seemed embarrassed.  Yelujun thought it was strange at the time, but didn't pay much attention to it, but now that he thinks about it, he seems to have found the reason.  But the conclusion seems a bit scary As for time, the only contact the queen mother had with Zhao Zhao was in Liaodong six years ago.  The queen mother and sister were chased by the rebels and lost in the dense forest near the Liao River. Zhao Zhao rescued them and stayed in the wild for a night before being found by his own people.  That night Yelujun didn't dare to think about it. Did something happen that night that shouldn't have happened?  In terms of time, it is entirely possible.  I was still young at the time and could not even imagine this aspect.  A humble envoy of the Song Dynasty, a noble queen of the Liao Kingdom, no one would think there was anything involved, not to mention that my sister Yelutri was also there at the time But my sister at that time was just a little girl after all, maybe she was asleep.  , maybe you don¡¯t know anything, maybe Between the Queen Mother and Zhao Zhao No way No, the Queen Mother is ten years older than Zhao Zhao, there is a big age difference, definitely not!  But they seem to be of the same generation, and their mother is beautiful, and she was even younger and more attractive six years ago On the one hand, they are the respected mother, and on the other hand, they are the rivals in the game. Between them Yelu Jun is really unbelievable.  , but this terrible thought kept popping up in his mind, causing him deep torture.  No, this matter must be clarified!  After struggling for a long time, Yelujun decided to ask clearly!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 695: A Blessing in Disguise

    In June of the seventh year of Xining in the Song Dynasty, and in the tenth year of Xianyong in the Liao Dynasty (he succeeded to the throne in the middle of the year of Yelujun, but the Yuan Dynasty has not yet been changed).  The newly succeeded Liao Emperor Yelu Jun suddenly ordered troops to go south to attack the Song Dynasty.  As for the reason, it was that the Song Dynasty colluded with Yelu Yixin to murder the late emperor and intended to overthrow the Liao Kingdom.  Yelu Yixin fled south at that time. Although his real destination was Youzhou, it seems possible to say that he fled to the Song Dynasty.  Coupled with the two spies who were captured, the evidence is conclusive and supports their theory.  When sending troops, as long as there is an excuse and an explanation internally and externally, logical rigor is not important.  Yelu Jun also had a perfect excuse in his mind. If there was no collusion between Yelu Yixin and Zhao Zhao, how could he have predicted the "Ten Fragrance Ci" in advance?  Zhao Zhao's actions in this matter may not have been to save his mother, but he had other motives and was not well-intentioned.  This move was beyond everyone¡¯s expectations.  There was an uproar in the Liao Kingdom first and foremost. The emperor who had just ascended the throne was thinking about the southern expedition before he was firmly seated on the throne.  Especially since the Liao Kingdom had just experienced the Yelu Yixin Rebellion and was not completely stable, it seemed inappropriate to send troops hastily at this time.  Although the Song Dynasty is currently in civil strife, it may not be a perfect opportunity for the Liao Kingdom to send troops.  There is an agreement on the "Chanyuan Alliance" between Song and Liao. There has been no large-scale war for decades. In peacetime, it is mainly some small conflicts and frictions on the border.  But this time, if we send troops, it will be equivalent to completely tearing up the Chanyuan Alliance, and there will no longer be peace between the two countries. Will this be good for the Liao Kingdom?  Destroy the Song Dynasty?  The Khitan nobles shook their heads one after another. How wise and wise was Emperor Shengzong (Yel¨¹ Longxu) back then?  There was also a female hero like Empress Dowager Chengtian (Xiao Chuo) who was in charge.  There are also famous generals like Brother Yelvxiu.  Such a strong lineup.  Still defeated at the foot of Chanzhou City.  The Southern Expedition ultimately ended in failure.  After this, the Khitan people clearly realized the fact that it was not easy to destroy the Song Dynasty, it was completely a luxury hope.  Since the Song Dynasty cannot be destroyed, why go to the south to conquer it?  The Khitan nobles have reached a consensus that if they cannot take over the south of the Yellow River, they should not even think about taking control of the Central Plains.  In fact, what if Bianliang City is captured?  Can the Khitans completely occupy it?  Yelu Deguang, Taizong of the Liao Dynasty, tried it before, and he attacked Shi Chonggui of the Later Jin Dynasty.  Capture Bianliang City.  In the end, he withdrew his troops back to the north and took advantage of Hedong Jiedu envoy Liu Zhiyuan to establish the Later Han Dynasty.  If you want to rule the Central Plains, you must face a strong counterattack by the Han people.  If you want to withstand it, you will definitely need a strong force.  For the Khitan people, they couldn't do it, and there was no need.  For a nation or a country, before expansion, the first thing to consider is the necessity of expansion.  Lessons learned from two consecutive failures.  The Khitan all realized the fact that they only needed to occupy the sixteen states of Yanyun.  As for the Southern Expedition.  It was just a cover, used when necessary to frighten the people of the Song Dynasty, and then extort some benefits.  For example, during the reign of Emperor Renzong of Song Dynasty, he used this as an excuse to ask for an increase in annual coins.  That¡¯s it, everyone is happy, Song and Liao maintain the so-called peace, and everyone lives a good life.  But this time, the emperor suddenly proposed a southern expedition.  At first, the Khitan nobles thought it was business as usual, but gradually they discovered that the emperor¡¯s intention was to launch a serious southern expedition, and he was particularly serious about it.  No The Khitan nobles were a little shocked. What is wrong with the little emperor?  Is it possible to joke about the Southern Conquest of the Song Dynasty?  Later, some people guessed that Yelu Jun was excellent in all aspects and was a good prince of the country.  But now a problem has been exposed, that is, he is so proud of his achievements and is arrogant and frivolous.  Ping Jurchen and killing Yelu Yixin have already made him somewhat complacent. Yelu Jun is now in a state of excitement and pride.  Therefore, he was a little forgetful and wanted to conquer the Southern Song Dynasty as a greater achievement.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????What?????????????  Don¡¯t you see that Emperor Sui Yang died in two lifetimes?  Yelujun's performance is even more worrying. He has been on the throne for less than a month.  Even if you have some ideas, at least you have to wait until the foundation is solid before taking action!  Now that the throne has not yet been secured and the situation in the Liao Kingdom is not yet stable, he is thinking of hurriedly marching south.  Such an emperor is really not reassuring. I used to think that Yelu Jun was very good, but I ignored his shortcomings. Now they are all exposed. It is hard to say whether it is a blessing or a curse!  Khitan nobles and Liao ministers gave advice one after another, hoping that the emperor would think twice before acting and not make mistakes in haste.  He also cited many examples and analyzed the current situation of Song and Liao Dynasties, and felt that it was not appropriate to march south immediately.  Yelujun himself knew it very well. He had thought so before, but ever since he met his mother that day, he had made up his mind that the Southern Expedition was an urgent matter and could never be changed.  &nbsp; Yelujun clearly remembered that when he made insinuations and finally questioned forcefully, the queen mother was stunned and speechless. Instead of refuting or confessing, she acquiesced.  At that moment, Yelu Jun only felt five thunders striking his head, and the color of the world suddenly changed.  There was actually an affair between the queen mother and Zhao Zhao. She had nothing to do with Zhao Weiyi, but as the saying goes, "Only Zhao Jiazhuang in the palacethe only one who knows about it is a month." Zhao originally refers to Zhao Zhao, and a month should be the Liaohe River.  That curved moon in the water!  I really can¡¯t imagine that my mother actually cuckolded my father, making him, a son, very embarrassed.  If it were someone else, maybe Yelujun would understand and be tolerant, or at least pretend to be nonchalant and pretend he didn't know.  But this person happened to be Zhao Zhao, his mortal enemy. There was not much age difference between the two.  It just so happens that his sister is passionately devoted to him. What is this?  Yelujun was devastated. His mother's move was really hard for him to accept.  Could it be that his opponent Zhao Zhao has become his own father? What a shame and humiliation. How can he bear it?  The only way to get revenge is to take revenge, and Zhao Zhao must pay a heavy price!  Only when Zhao Zhao dies can this matter be considered complete, otherwise he will always feel very unhappy!  "Sending troops to conquer the south was originally at least a year or two away, but now it was urgent.  As soon as he thought of the affair between his mother and Zhao Zhao, strong hatred and anger surged in his heart, completely defeating his reason.  Yelujun won¡¯t think about it.  On the matter of Yelu Yixin's rebellion.  Zhao Zhao saved the lives of his entire family.  He has no sense of gratitude at all.  There is only shame and hatred.  Nor will they think about the consequences of sending troops at this time, and what impact it will have on the Liao Kingdom and the Song Dynasty?  Risks and consequences are no longer considered by Yelujun. At this moment, there is only hatred and shame in his mind!  Nothing matters anymore, avenging shame is the first priority!  Send troops and march across the Yellow River at all costs to behead Zhao Zhao, otherwise this shame and humiliation will be difficult to wash away!  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Xiao Guanyin sat in the palace in silence.  My heart was extremely heavy.  She finally knew that it was his reminder that saved the lives of her family.  Xiao Guanyin didn't care about the so-called prophet. What she valued more was the caring feeling. At least he would still remember her and care about her safety.     move?  Maybe I felt this way in my heart, but soon my heart was filled with self-blame.  She clearly remembered the look of her husband when he died in her arms, and the true apology.  It evokes the long-awaited love between husband and wife.  As a wife, how can you think about other men?  Especially after the husband passed away.  As a widow, she became the Queen Mother of the Liao Kingdom.  As the Queen Mother, she should set an example for the world. How can she have an affair?  How could the body of the Liao Kingdom be tarnished because of delusional thoughts in one's heart?  " Xiao Guanyin decided to completely forget Zhao Zhao. There will never be any intersection in this life. It was just an accident back then. It cannot be changed. It is useless to blame yourself. Now it has completely passed and will be forgotten forever.  But just when Xiao Guanyin was about to take a thorough look at the memory door, her son Yelu Jun dug it out cruelly and placed it in front of her!  When questioned by her son, Xiao Guanyin did not deny it. She did not have the confidence to deny it at all, and she was not a person who was good at lying.  When she saw her son's gloomy face and his eyes that were almost murderous, Xiao Guanyin felt bad.  She wanted to explain, but her son didn't give her a chance. In fact, she didn't know how to explain.  After all, I did something wrong, so how could I have the dignity to say anything?  She believes in Buddhism and causes and effects.  Since there was a bad fate back then, there will naturally be a bad fate now.  Xiao Guanyin is worried about her son. She doesn't want her son to be psychologically damaged and do anything outrageous because of this incident.  But no matter what I said, my son couldn't hear it at all.  Now that she is in this position, what weight does she, the Queen Mother, still have?  In other words, what qualifications do you have to occupy the position of Queen Mother of Liao Kingdom?  Among countless explanations and pleas, Yelujun only agreed to one thing. His daughter must not let Terry know about this matter.  Maybe this is the greatest luck!  Xiao Guanyin didn¡¯t dare to think about how her daughter Yelutri would react if she knew about this?  Such a fact is a little too cruel to her. Maybe she won't be able to bear it and collapse on the spot.  Therefore, it is better to never let her know that all the blame must be borne by herself. After all, she is the one who is sorry for her daughter, husband and son.     bear?  How to bear it?  Yelujun asked repeatedly, what about this???, he was indeed furious.  But Xiao Guanyin is his mother after all. Even if he blames her and resents her, what can he do?  All the hatred and anger were focused on Zhao Zhao, and Zhao Zhao could only be blamed for this matter.  So the army of the Liao Kingdom was dispatched and marched towards the Hebei Road of the Song Dynasty.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ At this time, Zhao Zhao happened to lead his army to the outside of Luoyang City!  He naturally received timely news of every move made by the Liao Kingdom.  He ordered people to go to summons, and even revealed his super foresight ability, just to save Xiao Guanyin's life.  ¡°After all, there was skin-to-skin intimacy in the past, and the husband and wife were in love for a hundred days. After all, there is such a lot of love, how can we just watch Xiao Guanyin disappear?  But the outcome of the matter was a bit unexpected. It was originally just that Yelu Yixin's plan failed, but it turned out that Yelu Yixin was plotted against him, and then he jumped over the wall and started a rebellion.  Such a result was unexpected, especially the death of Yelu Hongji was completely beyond imagination and deviated greatly from the original history.  However, the rebellion in the Liao Kingdom seems to be a good thing. Let them fight internally, which actually buys time for the Song Dynasty.  In any case, there will be a battle between Song and Liao in the future, it is absolutely inevitable.  Even though Yelu Jun quickly put down the rebellion, Zhao Zhao still felt that the Liao Dynasty would suffer serious internal injuries due to this judgment and it would take a long time to recover.  They will not attack the Song Dynasty in a short period of time. If someone takes advantage of the situation at this time, it will be really uncomfortable.  However, the result was really unexpected. Yelu Jun actually led a large army to attack the Song Dynasty.  This is not normal. Is Yelujun crazy?  Or is it too confident?  Zhao Zhao didn't know what happened in the Liao Kingdom, but he just felt that things were abnormal and there might be some trouble!  However, the actual results are not necessarily bad!  When the Western Army attacked Luoyang and Bianjing and faced off against the Imperial Guards in Beijing, when they were evenly matched, another elite Hebei Army of the Song Dynasty became very important.  Although Wen Yanbo had made some arrangements on Hebei Road, only some people were actually instigated. The attitude of Wu Chong, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road, was crucial.  Wu Chong himself had a close relationship with Zhao Xu, and his attitude was somewhat ambiguous and uncertain.  If he leads the Hebei army to turn around and go south, the situation will be very bad and it will be detrimental to Zhao Zhao.  But at this moment, the Liao army suddenly moved south.  No matter who Wu Chong favored in his heart, he was a frontier official in the Song Dynasty. As a prime minister, he understood what it means to put the overall situation first.  He didn't want to be infamy for a long time, so he didn't express his attitude clearly, and while waiting and watching, he did his job well and firmly blocked the Khitan attack. That was enough!  Wu Chong did it. The Hebei army fought fiercely with the Khitan people near the border and never relaxed at all.  The Hebei Road army was also contained. No matter how Zhao Xu and Zhao Hao urged, no reinforcements arrived.  A huge problem has been solved. This is a duel between the brothers Zhao Zhao and Zhao Xu, as well as a duel between the Western Army and the Beijing Camp.  Very simple!  The Western Army is already elite, and has gone through hundreds of battles in the past few years, and its advantages are immediately apparent!  In this duel, in addition to the competition in military strength, the support of the people is also crucial.  The Liao Kingdom suddenly sent troops southward, which gave the subjects of the Song Dynasty a sense of crisis.  They hope that the internal fighting will stop as soon as possible and they can face the Khitan.  People also know that at this moment, it is impossible for both sides to stop and make peace.  Then we can only choose a strong person among them to fight against the Khitan!  "Compared with the exhausted Zhao Xu and the frivolous and flamboyant Zhao Hao, Qin King Zhao Zhao is undoubtedly more suitable.  The people's voice was very loud, which put heavy pressure on Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao in Bianjing.  What's even worse is that the morale of the military has also begun to weaken.  Especially after King Qin defeated Luoyang in one night, the morale of the army and the people were completely shaken!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 696: Ultimatum

    Luoyang is the Xijing of the Song Dynasty. It is the largest city between Chang'an and Bianjing and must pass through.  From Tongguan to Bianjing, heading eastward along the Yellow River, there is almost a flat plain with no danger to defend.  Under such circumstances, the status of Luoyang City became more and more important, becoming an important barrier for Bianjing.  But for such a crucial city, King Zhao Zhao of Qin captured it in just one night!  The defender of Luoyang was Wang Gui, who stayed in Xijing and was one of Zhao Xu's more trusted ministers.  Wang Gui¡¯s position had wavered before, but because of his son, Wang Gui finally chose Zhao Xu. His attitude in the Wutai Shi case directly offended Zhao Zhao, and there was no possibility of changing.  So even if he saw that the King of Qin had a huge advantage, he could no longer submit to him. The Song Dynasty was an era that valued Chinese popularity. If he was two-faced, even he would despise himself.  Wang Gui could only bite the bullet and endure it, thinking that the layout of Luoyang City was impregnable.  If Zhao Zhao cannot break Luoyang, there is no chance of attacking Bianjing.  His son Wang Zhongke was proud for a time and said that the King of Qin was going to defeat Luoyang and return in vain.  But that night, more than 60% of the officials and generals at all levels in Luoyang voluntarily surrendered to the King of Qin and opened the city gates to surrender.  Luoyang surrendered without a fight, and when Wang Gui and his son had no reaction at all, they were already prisoners.  It was not until Shao Yong stood next to Zhao Zhao that Wang Gui and his son also realized what a deep foundation Master Shao Yong had in Luoyang, and all officials in Luoyang, large and small, were related to them.  Now it seems that they have colluded with each other for a long time, and now they are cooperating inside and outside.  It¡¯s true that I am the one left behind in Xijing.  He also controls the strength and power of the entire Luoyang city defense.  But he did not pay attention to the inner abilities of the soldiers.  It turns out.  Wang Gui and his son failed so much that they didn't even notice that there were problems with many officials and generals under their banner, so they were completely unprepared. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Only when we entered the city together with the inside and outside, did we get news from our side.  How sad!  Wang Gui is just a small character. Zhao Zhao doesn't want to pay special attention to him. His goal is Bianjing.  The Western Army quickly passed through Luoyang and headed for Bianjing City.  ¡­¡­ News of the fall of Luoyang spread.  The world is shocked!  When Zhao Hao of Bianjing received the news, he was struck by five thunders. He originally thought that Luoyang would block the Western Army for a period of time, giving them more preparation time to cope with the situation.  But this time only lasted one night, and there was no time to react.  And the situation was very unfavorable for them. The Liao Kingdom suddenly marched south and contained the army on the Hebei Road. Even if Wu Chong had the intention, he could not send his army southward.  Originally, we were counting on King Qin¡¯s troops from all over the country to come to the rescue.  However, the imperial edict was issued, but none of the state officials or generals obeyed the imperial edict and sent troops.  It's obvious what he has in mind.  Isolated and helpless, at this moment they seem to realize what it means to be "plenty of help when they are in good ways, but little help when they are unjust".  "Now the distance between them and Zhao Zhao is only the last Bianjing city wall. Even with the city wall, they are still the emperor, prince and queen mother of the Song Dynasty, even if they are barely surviving.  But if the city wall is broken, everything will be lost.  The 300,000 troops in Bianjing are their last hope. Guo Kui, who had made great achievements in the southern expedition to Jiaozhi, has been entrusted with the important task of commanding the defense of the outer city.  The inner city was in charge of Di Yong, the Marquis of Yu in front of the palace.  Only in this way can Zhao Xu, who is on the sickbed, feel at ease.  His life has come to an end, every breath is heartbreaking, and the frequency of breathing is getting lower and lower.  Maybe it won't be long before he closes his eyes and goes to another world. Whether it is heaven or hell, Zhao Xu doesn't know.  He didn't want to think too much. At this point, he didn't care anymore.  What he is really concerned about now is the safety of his mother, wife and children. They are still alive and they want to live, but how should they survive?  Luoyang was broken, which was a big blow to Zhao Xu.  Overnight, 60% of the officials in Luoyang openly surrendered to the King of Qin. Even Shao Yong stood up and said that the King of Qin was destined by fate.  The words of the super "magic stick" were very contagious and persuasive. Some officials and people who were originally wavering were optimistic about King Qin.  People¡¯s support is no longer important at this time.  What matters is the morale of the army. The attitude of the soldiers is the most important. In fact, it is the morale of the 300,000 troops in Bianjing.  Sixty percent of the people in Luoyang surrendered, but what about Bianjing?  Now this situation is no longer as simple as people's hearts wandering and getting ready to take action.  I don¡¯t know how many generals and officials have made arrangements with the King of Qin and have colluded in private.  This is also what Zhao Xu is most afraid of, this kind ofLove is impossible to guard against.  At this point, he no longer had any confidence to persuade or restrain his ministers and generals.  High-pressure measures can only be used as a temporary precaution and cannot last long. If you are not careful, they may have counter-effects.  In fact, no matter what, you can only pay attention to most people, and there will always be fish that slip through the net.  For them, as long as there is a loophole in Bianjing's city defense, it will be doomed.  So Zhao Xu was clearly aware of the fact that they could not hold on for long.  He is already dying and has nothing to fear, but what should his mother, wife and children do?  They have tried every means to stop Zhao Zhao, such as the Khitan invasion, Bianjing and Chang'an first shook hands and made peace, temporarily stopped their troops, and unanimously went to the outside world.  But what¡¯s the use?  It's not that Zhao Zhao didn't agree, the condition he gave was that he should take the lead in this matter.  The army and power of the Song Dynasty must be handed over to him. Doesn't this mean that he can become the emperor of the Song Dynasty?  Zhao Xu no longer cares, but his mother and Zhao Hao are unwilling to do anything and will not give in at all on this matter.  So, everything fell through again. At this point, it was impossible to stop Zhao Zhao!  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Just when Zhao Xu was dying, Zhao Zhao had already arrived at the city and sent him a so-called ultimatum.  An official sent a message on behalf of King Qin.  The content is very simple, that is, Gao Taotao and his son are required to surrender immediately and abdicate in the name of Zhao Xu, so as to preserve the safety of their family.  After all, the Liao Kingdom has begun its southern expedition.  Infighting matters should not take too long.  It is not advisable to spend too much strength.  If the Liao people end up being advantaged, it will be a big deal!  Zhao Zhao doesn¡¯t want to be a sinner, nor does he want to be criticized for this matter. In fact, what he doesn¡¯t want most is that it will affect his future plans.  For this reason, he even spared Zhao Xu's family, at least giving them a good death and retaining their dignity.  But the premise is that Zhao Xu¡¯s family must be sensible and willing to give up.  It's a pity that the conditions are open.  Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu remained unmoved.  Zhao Zhao has nothing to say after all his hard work has been betrayed!  So, Zhao Xu and Gao Taotao were given an ultimatum, and the content was very simple.  If they persist in their stubbornness and still resist, no one of their family will be left alive when Bianjing is conquered. All honor and dignity will be deprived of them, and they will be removed from history and will be infamy for thousands of years.  This is the ultimatum.  If there is no result, you must reply within five days.  There will be a massive attack on the city.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Gao Taotao received this so-called ultimatum and became furious. What is Zhao Zhao doing?  Threatening people?  "I want to see what will happen after he breaks through Bianjing? What a shameless statement!" Zhao Hao was indignant. After a long time, he realized that there seemed to be a flaw in his words, and hurriedly changed his words: "With their ability, they want to break through Bianjing."  Jing? Dream! He doesn¡¯t know if this is confidence, but only by saying this can he feel more comfortable in his heart. " Han Qi was helpless, and he couldn't say anything more at this time.  Talked.  There is no point in saying anything and it is redundant.  Now that the matter has come to this, Gao Taotao has said everything, and the Queen Mother and the officials will do whatever they say?  He can only follow one path until the end. Even if there are stains in his life, his integrity cannot be changed.  Mr. Han wanted to die with dignity, but he didn¡¯t want to die too humble and useless!  He completely turned a blind eye to Zhao Hao's attitude. To be honest, he now sympathizes with Zhao Xu and feels that this official is a bit sad and pitiful!  After breathing heavily, Zhao Xu coughed continuously, as if he was holding his breath in his heart and could no longer spit it out.  Life is coming to an end, Zhao Xu knows that his life has really come to an end, and he may not be able to survive tonight.  He endured the pain and left his last words.  "Queen mother, why don't you abdicate. The matter has come to this, and Bianjing will no longer be able to be saved sooner or later. When the time comes" Zhao Xu is not cowardly or motivated, he is just simply afraid.  Afraid of losing, afraid that my wife and children will suffer a tragic fate.  When a person is about to die, do wealth, glory, and the emperor's inheritance still matter?  In fact, it is a bit illusory just like talking about people.  Logically speaking, for an emperor, what he should worry about most is the country, the country, and the country.  But Zhao Xu knew that he had lost his country, so he had nothing to worry about.  The most important and reassuring thing now is my wife and children, especially my four young sons.  Regarding the ultimatum proposed by Zhao Zhao, he was actually willing to accept it.  Zhao Zhao¡¯s words are credible. This is his intuition. Zhao Xu also has to admire him. Zhao Zhao does??It is indeed aboveboard.  What¡¯s more, if he abdicates, it will always be good for Song Dynasty, whether it is this kindness or in terms of form.  His son should be able to save his life and status because of this, otherwise Zhao Zhao will be blamed and disgusted by the people in the world. This is the power of public opinion.  But this matter is no longer something he can decide alone, it must be approved by his mother, Gao Taotao.  Zhao Xu is no longer discussing, but to a greater extent, he seems to be pleading!  "Can Zhao Zhao really spare them?" Gao Taotao said with a cold smile: "Don't worry, I will send your ninth son Zhao Ji to private foster care. Even if something happens to everyone, he will grow up safe and sound.  You left a legacy." For Gao Taotao, this matter was destined to be irreversible and impossible to change from decades ago.  Going all the way to the dark side is the responsibility and courage that a qualified conspirator should have.  Gao Taotao stood up and left, leaving only a faint sigh.  At the same time, Zhao Xu slowly closed his eyes, and the last trace of his expression drifted from heaven to earth. I don't know if he was worried or happy to leave?  Gradually dissipated, and finally dimmed!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. 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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 697: Bloody Night in Bianjing

    Zhao Xu died!  Let¡¯s use the term ¡°dying¡±, which is exclusive to emperors. After all, at this moment, he is still the nominal emperor of the Song Dynasty.  When he was about to die, no one knew who he wanted to be except the empress dowager.  ¡°I only know that when Zhao Xu died, his eyes were wide open, as if he would not close his eyes until death.  It was impossible to hide such a major matter, and the news spread throughout Bianjing that day.  Zhao Xu's death was expected. Since he finally appeared in the court in a coma and body, everyone knew that he was going to die soon.  Although it was expected, when it actually happened, it still had a big impact on people's hearts.  No matter what, he was once an emperor and ruled the Song Dynasty for seven years.  The officials and subjects may not like him, or even resent him, but they maintain the minimum respect for him.  Now that he is dead, the first people to be shocked are the officials.  After all, some people were promoted by Zhao Xu, and they are grateful for his favors over the years.  As long as Zhao Xu is here, even if the situation is extremely bad, they will still persevere.  If you can, help him when necessary and show your last loyalty.  It¡¯s a pity that he died, which was a big blow to a large number of people who were watching.  Without Zhao Xu, the Bianjing court no longer has anyone or anything worthy of nostalgia and concern. Is there still a need and meaning for loyalty?  Empress Dowager, isn¡¯t Gao Taotao about to be promoted to Empress Dowager?  Everyone shook their heads in unison. Recently, she has been so disappointing.  After a series of things.  The subjects of the Song Dynasty no longer had a good impression of her.  Intention to murder Emperor Renzong and his two princes.  This woman has a vicious heart.  What qualifications does she have to be the mother of the world?  If Zhao Xu¡¯s death caused the subjects to lose their last attachment and sympathy to the court, then King Qin¡¯s military front pointed the way for the subjects in reality.  Attacking Luoyang overnight, the army has already reached the city, and it is only a matter of time before the city is broken.  In fact, except for Bianjing, officials in other places in the Song Dynasty already followed the leadership of the King of Qin.  For example, the King of Qin called on the generals on the Hebei Road to stick to their duties and resolutely resist the Khitan attack.  A group of generals headed by Xuanfu envoy Wu Chong expressed their stance one after another.  Expressed his willingness to obey the call of His Highness King Qin.  There is only one word difference between call and command, but in fact this is a signal, a signal chosen by people all over the world.  "The emperor and the queen mother in Bianjing seemed a little sad. His decrees could not leave the city at all, and now even the officials in the city began to turn a deaf ear.  Officials are nothing more than officials. Now that the Song Dynasty is almost paralyzed, the officials in the capital have nothing to do. Except for some key figures, their influence is very average.  But the army is different. There are 300,000 troops guarding Bianjing City.  If anything goes wrong among them, it could be life or death.  Gao Taotao assigned the city defense to Guo Kui.  This is the general they trust most at present.  As for the defense of the imperial city, Di Yongzai, the husband of Princess Qinghe, was in charge.  ¡°It¡¯s just that there are 300,000 people after all. They can guarantee the loyalty of the upper-level generals, but what about the middle-level generals and lower-level soldiers?  The successive declining situations and Zhao Xu's death have shocked and shaken them.  In fact, the solid city walls and seemingly tight defenses were actually crumbling in front of the Western Army, and it was not surprising at all when they collapsed.  The situation is like this, very delicate!  Of course, at any time, there are always foolish and loyal people.  Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu¡¯s father and son have been running the business for decades. If there weren¡¯t a few loyal subordinates, it would really be a joke.  It is precisely because of their existence that Bianjing City was able to hold on for the time being without major troubles.  It¡¯s just that Zhao Xu¡¯s death was a big blow to them! ?¡­ ?¡­ Zhao Zongchu, the twentieth son of Pu Wang Zhao Yunrang, was granted the title of Prince of Nanyang County.  Not to mention, Zhao Yun had many sons, twenty-two in total.  But now, Zhao Yunrang¡¯s sons are no longer of the same mind, and it is impossible for them to cut off the money.  Part of them, with Zhao Zongchu as the core, still insists on surrounding Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao. They are firm supporters.  They had helped Zhao Zongshi do many things in the past, but Zhao Zhao would not forgive them after he came to the throne, so they chose to resolutely help the thirteenth sister-in-law and completely break with Qin King Zhao Zhao.  ????????????????????????????????????????????mbps out out out to be a real emperor]  But the result was somewhat unexpected, catching Zhao Zongchu off guard.  &nbsp; Zhao Xu's life or death doesn't matter. What he cares about is the safety of Bianjing City. Once the city is destroyed, will he end well?  It is absolutely impossible for Zhao Zhao to forgive himself.  I heard that Zhao Zhao had sent an ultimatum, but it was rejected by Sister-in-law Thirteen, so the result would be a dead end.  The network was not far away, and Zhao Zongchu clearly realized that the city would be broken in the past few days.  Although he didn't want this to be the case, it was the fact that he couldn't deceive himself about matters related to his wealth and life.  Just because the net is broken, does the fish have to die?  Zhao Zongchu didn't want to just become cannon fodder.  Maybe you can take advantage of the chaos of the "net break" to escape.  For this plan, as long as there is a chance, we can¡¯t let it go!     well!  Zhao Zongchu regretted a little, maybe he should have followed his third brother Zhao Zongsheng.  Zhao Zongsheng took refuge in Zhao Zhao and broke out the shocking news, which they had never expected.  To a certain extent, it was Zhao Zongsheng's defection that led to the sharp deterioration of the situation.  At that time, Zhao Zongsheng also wrote a letter asking him to surrender to the King of Qin and admit his mistakes, so that he could at least save his life.  But Zhao Zongchu didn¡¯t after all. He didn¡¯t have the courage and didn¡¯t believe in Zhao Zhao¡¯s integrity.  After all, he was involved in the pursuit of Concubine Lin.  He underestimated Zhao Zhao's ambition and personally chose a path of no return. Now it is useless to regret, he can only find another way!  After nightfall, two carriages and horses were parked outside the Nanyang County Prince's Mansion, and the main family members of the Prince's Mansion were filing out and boarding the carriage.  There are millions of people in Bianjing. It is very possible to mix among the civilians, save their lives, and then take advantage of the chaos to escape.  For the present, it seems that this is the only way to survive.  After Zhao Zongchu, his wife, and children got on the carriage, the carriage immediately started, passed the Zhouqiao Bridge, and drove towards the civilian area of ????Bianjing City Gate.  The carriage wheels made a heavy squeaking sound as they turned.  Needless to say, the royal family members must have carried a lot of gold and silver.  The carriage slowed down and seemed to stop completely when it reached the middle of the Zhouqiao Bridge.  A bad premonition appeared in Zhao Zongchu's heart, and he cautiously stretched out his head to observe.  First he saw the Bianhe River still rippling, and then he saw a flash of light, and there was a bloody gash in his throat, and blood spurted out, and then he fell from the carriage, and his eyes were still filled with incredible horror  Zhao Zongchu, the king of Nanyang County, died, and the eleven members of his family, including his youngest son, were beheaded on the Zhouqiao Shi Xun was the descendant of Shi Shouxin, the founding hero of the Song Dynasty. Although he was not the eldest grandson, he was  In the past few years, he was definitely the most noble and proud one among the descendants of the Shi family.  Just because he took Princess Anding Puning as his wife, his status was completely different.  It¡¯s not for anything else, because Princess Puning of An Ding is the legitimate daughter of King Pu Zhao Yunrang and the biological sister of Emperor Yingzong.  Although she is only the princess, her status and honors even surpass those of the princess.  With such a wife, Shi Xun¡¯s status will naturally rise.  His pomp has even surpassed the two consorts of Emperor Renzong's biological princess.  Among the sons-in-law of the Zhao family, only Di Yong, the husband of Princess Qinghe, can compare with him.  " Shi Xun's ability to obtain such a lovely wife is naturally extraordinary. He was born in a family of military generals, and he still has some military talent.  As early as more than ten years ago, he served in the city defense army of Bianjing.  Probably because he felt that he was useful and that he was a descendant of Shi Shouxin and had a good family background, Zhao Zongshi married his sister to him. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? away from Shi Xun.  Until recently, King Zhao Zhao of Qin¡¯s army approached Bianjing, and generals like him who were absolutely trusted and reliable were promoted!  Today, Shi Xun seems to have become the number two figure in Bianjing's city defense, second only to Guo Kui, who has rich combat experience.  If you put it in normal times, it must be very proud.  But recently, there is really nothing to be happy about. King Qin's army is just outside the city. No one knows better than him how dangerous Bianjing City is.  To be honest, Shi Xun was still a little shaken as to whether he should surrender to King Qin or not.  But when he thought about his origin and his wife's identity, he felt a little entangled.  Even on the way home on horseback, I was so distracted that I didn¡¯t notice the hidden arrows flying in the dark night!    Yu Shizhong Li Ding, Wang Anshi students.  Since the Wutai Poetry Case, if he and others completely offended the King of Qin, there would be no way back, so he gained the trust of the Queen Mother Gao Taotao.  ????Recently he served as Kaifeng Fuyin, a local official in charge of the capital of the Song Dynasty.  This once famous high-ranking official is now mainly responsible for the affairs in Bianjing City.Peace and order.  Since King Qin arrived outside Bianjing City, all kinds of rumors have been flying all over the sky. People in Bianjing City are panicked and all kinds of things are about to happen.  Li Ding was naturally very busy and had no time at all.  The strong pressure made it difficult for him to breathe, and he was also thinking that this might be a dead end.  But during the Wutai Shi case, the King of Qin was completely offended. There was no regret medicine in the world, so he had to bite the bullet and endure it.  Tonight, Li Ding took people out to inspect Bianjing City as usual and did not come back the whole night.  Early the next morning, his body appeared inexplicably in front of the gate of the Kaifeng government office, and was nailed to the doorpost with a spear This night, the night of bloodshed in Bianjing, there were a total of thirty-seven officials.  and the general were killed!  Including their family members, there were a total of 427 dead people, and the murderer did not leave any traces.  For a time, people in Bianjing were panicked to the extreme (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 698: Special Guests

    A bloody night in Bianjing!  Although there are no clues about the murderer, its identity is not difficult to guess. Almost everyone knows that it was the work of King Qin.  Zhao Zhao was not hypocritical at all and generously admitted his somewhat cruel method.  It is difficult to avoid bloodshed during a mutiny involving a change of throne.  The only successful example may be the Chenqiao Mutiny of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin. Si Hantong, a guard of the Forbidden Army, died that night. It is a classic.  ¡°It¡¯s true on the surface, but is there another death secretly?  how many?  Is this really effective?  After the Chenqiao Mutiny, the Song Dynasty experienced the impact of two rebellions by Li Jun and Li Chongjin. Zhao Kuangyin only took full control of the situation after experiencing the military power of a glass of wine.  Zhao Zhao didn¡¯t have that much time to imitate Emperor Taizu¡¯s methods and achieve peaceful evolution.  The Liao army has moved south, and the defense line on Hebei Road has begun to become tense.  If the major issue in Bianjing cannot be resolved quickly, the Liao people may take advantage of it.  This is a situation that Zhao Zhao does not want to see. There is no doubt that it must be resolved quickly.  Furthermore, the current situation is completely different from that of the Chenqiao mutiny.  On the night of the Chenqiao mutiny, with Shi Shouxin and Wang Shenqi as internal responders, the army could enter the city calmly.  But now, Zhao Zheng has no internal response, so he can only use this method to create internal response.  Sure enough, after a night of bloodshed, the officials and generals in Bianjing were a little scared.  Because those who died were loyal supporters of the Queen Mother and King Yang.  King Qin is once again using iron-blooded means to tell everyone that if anyone continues to support Gao Taotao, the next tragedy of annihilation will happen to him.  Some people may think that King Qin is cruel.  But in the face of the battle for the throne.  Where is the mercy?  After all, King Qin's foundation in Bianjing was relatively shallow.  If it were not for iron-blooded means, it would not have the effect of deterrence at all.  Zhao Zhao not only has to consider the defeat of Bianjing, but also the overall situation in the future.  If you want to be stable in the future, you must clean up some people. Where will the future be as convenient as it is now?  When the time comes, they will all be his own ministers, and cleaning them up will harm the emperor's sanctity.  It is not as convenient as it is now, freeing up some positions for the future ministers of Conglong.  Now the two armies are facing each other.  Eliminating opponents is a matter of course.  While intimidating the guard, it also told everyone that King Qin also had a tricky side, so as to establish King Qin's power and make people awe.  Of course, there must also be an explanation for ordinary people.  Zhao Zhao didn't want to leave a stain in the minds of the people, so he announced the crimes of all the deceased people.  There is a saying that birds of a feather flock together, so how many of them can be innocent with Gao Taotao and Zhao Xu?  Thirty-seven dead people, almost all of whom were guilty of heinous crimes.  Belongs to the type of people who deserve to die.  Even though the act of exterminating a family is still quite frowned upon.  But after all, the negative voices have become much smaller.  "The ones who are really frightened are the officials who have relations with Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao, or the generals who are still serving them.  They were really scared.  King Qin¡¯s methods were so powerful that he could kill hundreds of people silently in one night, which proved that King Qin had extremely powerful power in Bianjing City.  This force will threaten the security of the city defense, and even threaten your own life.  Everyone can see that this is a warning.  If someone persists in his obsession, he might be the one who gets wiped out.  Strengthen protection?  Assassins are hard to guard against. How many people dare to joke with their own lives?  Some people may be determined to die and serve the Queen Mother and King Yang, but they must also consider the safety of their families.  You can't risk the lives of your parents, wife, and children just for your stupid loyalty, right?  Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot have both sides, but today's loyalty is foolish loyalty, but the price is unfilial piety. It seems needless to say how to choose.  There are many people who are already interested!  Furthermore, the Queen Mother and King Yang have completely disappointed people. Although the sixth prince succeeded to the throne, the Queen Mother is the heroine who listens to politics behind the curtain!  Since the precedent of Wu Zetian, the literati of the past dynasties have been more sensitive to this and do not want to see Si Chen's situation.  Sometimes even if you have to tolerate it, there is a bottom line.  For example, in the early years of Renzong, the Empress Dowager Liu E was in charge of the government, but Empress Dowager Liu was still more convincing, and even Emperor Renzong himself praised her highly.  But what does it mean to be eloquent?  A vicious woman, she created this terrible situation with her own hands.  ¡°I had a lot of criticism against him, but now I don¡¯t want to accompany her all the way to the dark side.  Disappointment, then despair.  &nbsp; Think about Zhao Zongchu, the king of Nanyang County, whose body was found on Zhouqiao.  Their whole family was here, and it was against common sense for the dignified prince to show up at Zaizhou Bridge with his whole family in the middle of the night.  The large amount of gold and silver they brought with them betrayed their purpose, which was to escape.  The Prince of Nanyang is the new younger brother of Yingzong Zhao Zongshi. He has no confidence and is ready to run away. This shows how bad the situation is.  The best relatives are giving up. How can ordinary generals be willing to stick to it?  It would be foolish to persist any longer. Some people were ready to give the Queen Mother a taste of betrayal and alienation, leaving a way out for themselves.  So, some generals gathered at the house of Guo Kui, the general who defended the city.  Guo Kui was the general who conquered Jiaozhi in the south. He was a direct descendant of the Imperial Guards in Beijing and was very loyal. If not for this, Zhao Xu would not have appointed him as the general of Bianjing city defense.  Faced with the trust of the officials, Guo Kui originally planned to swear allegiance to the death.  But the official Zhao Xu passed away, which made him feel empty.     what to do?  A huge question mark appeared in Guo Kui's mind. From the perspective of loyalty to the emperor, he should remain loyal.  But some close subordinates gave him another meaning of "loyalty".  That means being loyal to the Song Dynasty.  It doesn¡¯t matter who the emperor is. First of all, they are all generals of the Song Dynasty and must be loyal to this country.  The Liao Kingdom invaded the south on a large scale. Under such circumstances, it is self-evident who can turn the tide?  The generals under his command made it very clear that they were not loyal to the King of Qin, but actually for the sake of the Song Dynasty.  The Empress Dowager Gao Taotao's behavior was completely based on her own selfish desires regardless of the safety of the Song Dynasty.  A woman¡¯s views will ultimately harm the country!  Guo Kui began to feel excited. He had already made a mistake when he conquered Jiaozhi.  If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he might have captured the entire Jiaozhi and completely eliminated the hidden danger in the southern part of the Song Dynasty.  Now, what should I do if something goes wrong on the northern border of the Song Dynasty because of my own hesitation?  Furthermore, for the people of Bianjing, the longer the war drags on, the more they will be affected and the more danger they will face.  Guo Kui did not want to be a sinner. At the same time, he also clearly realized that the generals and soldiers under his command had lost their confidence and courage.  The military spirit had already flown outside the city and went to the central army tent of His Highness the King of Qin.  Do you expect such an army to be able to withstand the powerful Western Army?     Stop dreaming!  The generals who came to persuade me today are all of great importance.  Many of them are descendants or former disciples of the general families of the Song Dynasty, and many of them have connections with the Cao family and the Pan family.  This is the attitude of the general and the final respect for him as the general.  Maybe it¡¯s time to make a choice. Guo Kui knew that if he hesitated any longer, other generals might take the lead.  People have given you face, but if you don¡¯t want it By then, your situation and actions will be very embarrassing, and there may even be adverse consequences.  Therefore, a decision must be made as soon as possible But Gao Taotao made a decision yesterday. The Bianjing city defense army was divided into two parts, one half led by Guo Kui and the other half led by Di Yong.  Di Yong is the husband of Princess Qinghe and a close relative of the current Queen Mother and Prince Yang. What will his attitude be?  Guo Kui couldn¡¯t help but feel worried.  He didn¡¯t know that a special guest had walked into Princess Qinghe¡¯s mansion at this moment.  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 699: Resurrection from the Dead

    Di Yong, in appearance, was the most handsome man in Bianjing at that time.  Not only was he handsome and handsome, but he also came from a good background. His father, Di Qing, was a privy envoy and a famous general in the Song Dynasty, with the posthumous title Wu Xiang.  After he became an adult, he married Princess Qinghe and became a relative of the emperor, a sure winner in life.  Di Yong¡¯s personal resume is also good. In the early years, he fought against the Xixia people in the Gyeongju area and made many military exploits.  Since Zhao Xu ascended the throne, he returned to Bianjing and has been guarding the palace.  Because of the relationship with Princess Qinghe, Di Yong is regarded as an absolute confidant, and Zhao Xu's family has special trust in him.  Even at this critical juncture, Gao Taotao still had great trust in him. On the basis of Su Wei's palace, half of Bianjing's city defense troops were also handed over to him.  Originally, all the city defense was in Guo Kui's hands, but Zhao Hao's reminder made Gao Taotao make adjustments.  If Guo Kui has bad intentions, wouldn't the consequences be disastrous?  After much deliberation, for the sake of balance, I decided to let Di Yong participate.  In this way, if all the troops in the inner and outer cities are handed over to Di Yong, it is enough to show his trust in him.  Di Yong is a loyal person and a person who understands right and wrong.  This situation makes people very embarrassed. As an excellent general, he can clearly see a trend. Bianjing cannot hold on for long, and it will be a matter of time for King Qin to break the city.  The Queen Mother trusts herself so much and is the closest relative of her wife. It stands to reason that she should fight to the death to repay her kindness.  But Di Yong was thinking again, is this really the right thing to do?  Judging from the current situation, the Song Dynasty has encountered a series of bad situations.  King Qin dealt with it very well.  Perhaps King Qin is more suitable to lead the Song Dynasty out of its current predicament.  ¡°It¡¯s wrong to have this kind of internal fighting today.  Di Yong also felt that the problem was in Bianjing City, but because of his position, he couldn't say a lot of things, or even think about it.  Di Yong felt so stuck in her heart that she didn't know how to deal with herself for a moment, and she was absent-minded when she went home.  Princess Qinghe naturally knew why. Although she had a close relationship with Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao, she was not the kind of foolish and loyal person.  She is the princess of the Zhao Song royal family.  But now he is the daughter-in-law of the Di family. She will obey her husband when she gets married. No matter what choice her husband makes, she will spare no effort to support him.  But she won¡¯t say another word until her husband makes a decision.  But at this moment, someone came to visit. Princess Qinghe originally wanted to block the visit, but she saw that the visitor was holding the iconic token of the Di family - a golden mask.  Princess Qinghe was naturally not able to stop her, thinking that perhaps it was left behind by her deceased father-in-law Di Qing, and the person coming must have a close connection with the Di family.  An old man wearing a bamboo hat entered the door.  Princess Qinghe looked at this man's back and felt familiar.  But where did I see it?  But I can't tell.  Di Yong was also surprised. If this person had not held a special token of the Di family and came with his father's golden mask, he would never have seen him.  "Who do you honor? Why do you have my father's mask?" Di Yong asked straight to the point.  The visitor did not mince words, and immediately took off his bamboo hat, and a familiar face appeared in front of Di Yong.  Although there are traces left by the vicissitudes of time, it can still be seen that the heroic and handsome face of the past is so similar to his own.  Especially the traces of the gold seal on the face are still clear.  Di Yong looked at the person with disbelief on his face. After a long time, his whole body was shaking, and he whispered softly: "Father, is it you?" "Child!" The familiar voice reached his ears, and Di Yong's face was full of horror and dissatisfaction.  He could die, and then tears burst into his eyes, and there was an uncontrollable joy.  My father, who had been dead for many years, suddenly reappeared in the world. The joy was beyond words.  "Father, haven't you already" After the joy, more doubts emerged in Di Yong's heart. His father, who had been dead for many years, suddenly came back to life.  It's really surprising to suddenly appear at this critical moment.  Di Qing smiled and said, "You're already dead, are you?" "Father, what happened back then?" Di Yong already understood that his father was probably faking his death back then, and maybe there were many hidden secrets and last resorts.  "That's right, my father faked his death back then. It was a last resort!" Di Qing said: "You were still young at that time, so there were some things that I couldn't tell you. In fact, the reason why my father was demoted to Chenzhou was because he was  In addition to being framed by some villains, he was actually acting for his father and Emperor Renzong." "Acting?" Di Yong was greatly surprised. At that time, he was not very old, and saw his father, who was an official as a privy minister, because he was a martial artist.  Born, he was looked down upon by civil servants in various ways.They besieged them and even falsely accused them of treason.  Di Yong was very dissatisfied for this, and spent many years of resentment, which became a pain in his heart.  To be honest, Di Yong actually complained a little about Emperor Renzong. He was thinking, why would a sage emperor treat a loyal minister like his father like this?  Does his great achievements shock the master?  Although this was the emperor's usual method, Di Yong still found it somewhat difficult to accept and resentful.  This kind of resentment cannot be expressed in words, and no one dares to blame Shengmingzi.  Di Yong's emotions continued to this day and were transferred to King Zhao Zhao of Qin.  To a certain extent, there is an unknown reason for his many concerns and hesitations.  But today, his father told him personally that this was a show. So, he had misunderstood Emperor Renzong for so many years?  Di Qing said: "Yes, even for his father to die in Chenzhou for the sake of acting, the purpose is" "For what?" "To find His Highness King Qin!" "Ah?" Di Yong was surprised for a long time.  Then he asked softly and doubtfully: "So, His Highness King Qin's recognition of his ancestors and his return to the clan was all arranged by his father?" On that day when Emperor Renzong was offering sacrifices, Zhao Zhao suddenly appeared to recognize his ancestors and return to his clan, which was really surprising.  Gao Taotao, Zhao Xu and others also suspected that Zhao Zhao's return to the royal family was not accomplished by his own efforts.  Maybe there is a special force behind Zhao Zhao, and Di Yong has also participated in the investigation.  "It's a pity that the other party's whereabouts are very deep and there are no clues at all, so in the end I had no choice but to give up."  Now I finally figured it out, this man turned out to be my father.  Di Yong understood instantly, and the shock in his heart was beyond words.  Di Qing did not deny it and said: "Yes, after searching for my father for twenty years, I finally found His Highness the King of Qin. What's even more gratifying is that His Highness's talents and character are both commendable. He can be called a great hero. This is  I am the blessing of the Song Dynasty." "Then why didn't father come to see me earlier? At least let him know that you are still alive, so that the father and son will not be separated for more than 20 years." This is the saddest thing about Di Yong, he has a feeling.  The feeling of being abandoned, as my father never contacted or reunited with me for more than 20 years.  Di Qing, who was also a doctor, sighed and said leisurely: "Why don't you want to be a father? How happy it is to have a daughter-in-law around your knees and a happy family! But as a father, you have to shoulder such an important task, how can you be careless? Emperor Renzong entrusted his only blood to  As a father, you should do your best. In the early years, I was afraid that if you knew about it, your hidden treasure would be revealed, which would affect the search. Later, I found His Highness King Qin, and I was afraid that you would be embarrassed, so I never told you about this" "Father said.  It makes sense, but you come here to take a look and meet me" Di Yong burst into tears, feeling both joy and regret.  Di Qing looked up at the window, tried hard to restrain himself, and tried not to let the tears flow down. After a long time, he whispered: "Actually, my father has come outside the mansion many times to see your family harmonious and beautiful, happy and joyful.  Very happy" "Father is finally willing to set foot today?" Di Yong looked at Di Qing and said quietly: "Father is here to be a lobbyist for the King of Qin today?" "Yes!" Di Qing admitted generously.  Di Yong said: "It is also to save your life, save the lives of many soldiers and the people of Bianjing." "Does my father want me to betray you?" Di Yong said: "I remember that my father taught me to be loyal since I was a child." "That's right,  But loyalty is not foolish loyalty, it needs to be based on righteousness. You should know what the current situation of the Song Dynasty is and how to be loyal to the Song Dynasty." Di Qing said: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin doesn't want you and me to be too embarrassednot to mention.  I hope you made some mistake." "Humph Your Highness, Prince Qin, is so confident?" Di Yong seemed slightly unconvinced.  Di Qing said: "It is inevitable to be sure. In fact, if you want to break the city, you can do it at any time. However, His Highness the King of Qin cared about the people and soldiers in the city and did not want to cause any extra harm, so he asked my father to come. If there is no need to say more, my father  I won¡¯t say much, and I won¡¯t advise you on how to choose. I just want to remind you that it¡¯s up to you to decide.¡± After saying that, Di Qing stood up and left!  Some things just need a reminder or a heads-up. Let him figure out how to solve them himself, so that he can think more clearly and make the most correct decision.  When he was born, he saw Princess Qinghe standing at the door. Di Qing smiled and said: "The two grandchildren are very cute, thanks to the princess's hard work in raising them." "This is the duty of a daughter-in-law. I send you my father respectfully!" Princess Qinghe's expression suddenly changed.  She relaxed a lot, she was really nervous just now.  It is simply unbelievable that the father-in-law Di Qing came back from the dead.  Hearing the conversation between her husband and father-in-law, Princess Qinghe completely understood.  Now how to do?  Rush into the palaceTell the truth?  Still pretending not to hear, just pass by like this Thinking of her father-in-law's confident eyes before leaving, Princess Qinghe was a little uneasy.     what to do?  Princess Qinghe had no idea for a moment and had no choice but to turn her attention to her husband. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of the way?  She cannot be unfilial, let alone unworthy of a woman.  Princess Qinghe remained silent, just staring at Di Yong, waiting for her husband's decision!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence New Book "Zaifu" Released

    The new book "Zaifu" has been released. It may not be searchable on the first day. You can see it by clicking [Author Information] - [Other Works of the Author] on the "Song King" page.  The new book needs support, please help all book friends, save it, click to read, and give a few recommendation votes!  The background of the story is still the Northern Song Dynasty, but it was written during the reign of Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, starting from the day of the Chenqiao mutiny. It will be a wonderful story.  Introduction to the new book: On the night of the Chenqiao Mutiny, a young monk was reborn, and Zhao Zheng¡¯s journey to the Song Dynasty began.  The world of Bianliang is carefree, the south of the Yangtze River is full of wind, flowers, snow and moon, the middle of Sichuan is prosperous, and the horses of the northern country have long bows.  The Song Dynasty was fighting openly and secretly, the Southern Tang Dynasty was in a state of intoxication, and the war between the ten kingdoms was still ongoing.  The heart of a king, the hatred of his subjects, the dream of a hero, the love of a brother, the eyes of a beautiful woman, the grudges and grudges!  When the candle shadow shakes and the sound of the ax is heard, where should Zhao Zheng, who is in a high position, go?  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????  It's still thousands of miles, I'm the master!  ¡­ Sanwen knows that after this single chapter is published, many book friends may start to complain or even abuse!  "The King of Song" is updated so slowly, and new books are released, and the updates are scumbag Such a situation can be expected, but Sanwen still wants to bite the bullet and make an explanation: 1. There is not much content in "The King of Song" anymore, so we started it  The new book will be completed normally, with no interruptions or unfinished chapters; 2. The beginning and end of each book are the most difficult to write, so please forgive me for the slow pace; 3. Why are new books released: I don¡¯t know, readers.  Have you noticed that there are public versions of online novels with hundreds of thousands of words, and they are free for about two or three months, so naturally there is no royalties.  If I publish a new book after "The King of Song" is completed, I will face the dilemma of having no royalties for about three months, and I will go hungry.  Therefore, I will start publishing new books before I finish the book, and appropriately reduce the gap period between the two books. Please understand the difficulties of the Three Questions. I speak from the bottom of my heart; 4. I also hope that more old readers will know about the new book of the Three Questions and continue to support the Three Questions.  Question; when watching "The King of Song", pay attention to "Zaifu" and give support; 5. About updates: In the following time, "The King of Song" will be updated three times every two days until the end, and the new book issue of "Zaifu" will be updated twice a day, three questions  Try your best to write it well, hope you understand!  Once again, I ask everyone to support the new book "Zaifu" by clicking, collecting, recommending and voting, and thank you three times!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 700: The Ceremony of Enthronement

    At dawn, Gao Taotao was already up and busy. In fact, she only went to bed two hours ago.  Even if you lie on the couch, how can you sleep soundly?  She knew that this was stretching her body and life, but she still had to persist.  The situation in Bianjing City is very bad. Thirty-seven close associates died suddenly, which directly reduced the work efficiency and situation.  Most of the officials have been passive and slack in their work and have disappeared. They are obviously waiting and watching.  No, at this point it should be said that he was waiting, waiting to hug King Qin's lap.  People in the city are already panicking, and Gao Taotao knows very clearly through her few remaining eyes and ears. She doesn't know how long Bianjing can hold on, and she doesn't dare to think about it.  One day is one day, anyway, there is no better way, maybe there will be a turn for the better.  For example, the Khitan suddenly went south to the Yellow River, or Zhao Zhao suddenly died, or he took the initiative or was forced to surrender Gao Taotao clung to the last hope, she was very busy.  His son died and a funeral needed to be planned. Now it was difficult to leave the city. Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty had no choice but to bury him first and pay homage to Zi Gong.  As for the custom of burial in July during the Song Dynasty, it is probably too late. It is simply impossible to send people to Yong'an to repair the mausoleum at this time.  You don¡¯t have to worry about the affairs of the dead, but you must pay attention to the affairs of the living. A country cannot live without a king for a day.  The son died, and the imperial edict was for the sixth prince Zhao Xu to succeed him, so he should support his grandson to ascend the throne.  The busiest thing for Gao Taotao these two days is preparing for the enthronement ceremony. As long as he sits on the dragon throne, his grandson will be the true Emperor of the Song Dynasty.  The status of monarch and ministers was settled.  Even if even if Zhao Zhao leads a large army into the city one day, he will still be a traitor and traitor.  anyway.  His grandchildren will leave records in history books.  Zhao Zhao used his grandfather's seniority to seize the throne from his grandson, and his evil deeds will shine through the annals of history. Even if he can influence the records of historians, he can't cover up all the clues, let alone stop the world's mouth.  Maybemaybe this can be considered a victory!  The etiquette in the palace was already being prepared. The chamberlains and maids were working hard, but it was just the officials of the Ministry of Rites Gao Taotao had to face the fact that the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple were two yamen related to etiquette.  Already completely paralyzed.  Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, and Chai Yong, the Duke of Chongyi, have long since disappeared. There are too many people like them who are closely related to Zhao Zhao.  Regardless, Gao Taotao no longer cares about them.  The only thing I¡¯m worried about is that today¡¯s enthronement ceremony will have too few people coming, and the scene will be too deserted and too embarrassing.  "Go. Let Di Yong go from house to house to convey the decree. All officials of the fifth rank and above in Beijing must attend the enthronement hall." Gao Taotao was helpless and even had to use force to maintain the minimum dignity.  "Yes!" The chamberlain took the order and left, but came back in a hurry after a while.  They ran and shouted.  Maybe because I was too anxious, I stuttered for a while and couldn't explain clearly.  Gao Taotao had a bad premonition in his heart and asked in a deep voice: "What happened? Tell me slowly!" "The Queen MotherQinKing Qinthe army has entered the city!" The words of the chamberlain had a shocking effect.  , immediately caused an uproar.  Gao Taotao was stunned for a moment, with an indescribable surprise welling up in his heart.  this moment.  She even forgot about her fear. She couldn't explain clearly how she felt.  For a moment, the whole person seemed to be stupid. After a moment of astonishment, Gao Taotao said in a deep voice: "Go find Guo Kui and Di Yong quickly" "Quickly, Queen Mother, there is no need to look for it, it is useless" The chamberlain cried:  "I heard that General Di and General Guo both surrendered to the King of Qin. They were the ones who let the Western Army enter the city." Is it true?  It¡¯s not surprising that Guo Kui is unreliable. Gao Taotao has been wary of him, but Di Yong is he so ungrateful?  Gao Taotao was unbelievable, but if Di Yong didn't move, would Guo Kui dare to do this easily?  Could it be With the last bit of luck, Gao Taotao immediately sent his close guards to investigate, and got the same result.  Di Yong really rebelled!     Why?  Gao Taotao murmured to herself, and she finally realized what it means to betray one's relatives.  There was no abuse, no resentment, nothing to say. Gao Taotao was extremely decadent and seemed to have aged dozens of years in an instant.  Her biggest regret now is that her grandson has not yet ascended the throne. No, she must make a last-ditch effort.  "Go to the Qingshou Palace and invite the Empress Dowager and the eldest princess!" Gao Taotao issued a decree coldly. The pronunciation of the word "please" was particularly strong, and the guards could understand clearly how to implement it.  &nbsp;Gao Taotao sat in front of the main hall and waited silently. At this moment, she didn't care much anymore. King Qin had already entered the city anyway.  There was no politeness or concern at all, and even the last trace of emotion for my aunt had disappeared.  At this point, she plans to be a woman who doesn't recognize her relatives.  However, the result disappointed her once again.  The chamberlain came back to report that the Empress Dowager and the eldest princess were no longer in the Qingshou Palace, and even Concubine Miao was missing.  Half an hour ago, Xiao Hai, the former chamberlain of Chui Gong Palace, went to pretend to convey the Queen's instructions, took away three nobles, and then disappeared.  Gao Taotao was completely speechless. It turned out that someone had planted eyes and ears around him, and he had never noticed it until now.  ??Look, they are taking every step of the way, and there is nothing left to be done!  In an instant, she lost her last one, two, or three trump cards.  Originally, I thought that as long as I had these three cards, I could somehow deal with Zhao Zhao and at least maintain the minimum safety.  But now, there is nothing left, and we are completely at the mercy of others.  Without Cao and Zhao Fukang, what can we do to threaten Zhao Zhao?  Without Di Yong, who would make the final resistance for her?  Sun Tzu has not yet ascended the throne, what can he give in exchange for Zhao Zhao?  Empress Dowager Gao, who had a high status and strong self-confidence, was finally a little uneasy and began to have fear in her heart.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Zhao Zhao entered the city. He entered Bianjing without any encouragement and fighting.  The situation gave many officials and generals ideas.  Especially the general Guo Kui, his confidence has already been loosened.  He planned to surrender to the King of Qin.  With his status, King Qin will not treat him badly after surrendering.  It's just that the only person who needs to worry is Di Yong. With him around, many of his actions will be restricted.  Guo Kui did not dare to act rashly until someone brought the news that Di Yong agreed to surrender.  Di Yong received a warning from her father Di Qing.  Finally a decision was made.  At this point, I can only choose or give up.  He chose righteousness, the love between father and son, and gave up narrow kindness and foolish loyalty. Fortunately, he did not lose the love between husband and wife.  Zhao Zhao accepted the surrender of Guo Kui and Di Yong, but for the sake of safety, he did not enter the city immediately.  The more critical the situation, the more careful you must be.  We must be careful of such things as false surrender. Zhao Zhao does not want the river to capsize in the gutter.  So, Zhao Zhao sent his trusted general Shi Jianfei to lead his army into the city, first to take over Bianjing City.  Shi Jianfei is young and about the same age as Zhao Zhao.  He was from Qinfeng Road and moved to Chang'an with his father when he was young.  Shi Jianfei received a good enlightenment education when he was a child. It was Shi Jianfei's biggest wish to pass the imperial examination and become the number one scholar outside Donghua Gate.  It¡¯s a pity that God¡¯s will played a trick on people. After he was admitted as a scholar at the age of seventeen.  His family suddenly encountered changes.  His father failed in business and the family suddenly fell into decline.  Shi Jianfei¡¯s road to studying and taking the imperial examination was blocked.  In desperation, he chose the same path as most of the Guanlong men and joined the Western Army.  Soldiers who have read books are different after all. They have further knowledge and are more likely to stand out once given the opportunity.  Over the past few years, Shi Jianfei had reached the level of Zhaowu Colonel. Later, he performed exceptionally well and made great military exploits in several battles between the Western Army and Xixia.  If it was just meritorious, Zhao Zhao would only reward him and not take it so seriously.  The key is that Shi Jianfei has many military insights and can make rational judgments and find the most appropriate tactics based on the enemy's characteristics and situation.  For example, regarding the issue of dealing with Liao and Xixia, Shi Jianfei clearly pointed out that the strategies and tactics of fighting the two countries are slightly different.  The Western Army is good at mountain warfare, but not good at plain warfare.  If the Western Army is transferred over to deal with the invading Khitans, the effect will not be particularly good.  Zhao Zhao greatly appreciated that in the original history, the Western Army was finished.  When the Jin soldiers invaded the south, Song Huizong hurriedly summoned Zhong Shidao to mobilize the Western Army to stop the attack.  As a result, it not only failed to stop the Jin soldiers from going south, but also completely damaged the soldiers of the Western Army, which is really a pity.  It is rare for a young general to have such insight.  Therefore, stay with me and cultivate carefully.  Most of the generals around him were unable to get away because they were conquering Hexi or guarding the northwest. Shi Jianfei stood out and became the general accompanying the Chinese army in the attack on Bianjing.  Judging from the current situation, Shi Jianfei performed very well. He only invited Qin King Zhao Zhao to enter the city after he was sure that Bianjing was completely under control and safe and sound.  Their goal is directly towards the palace, which is the center of the world and major events can only be determined there.  Once the Western Army enters the city, the small palace wall wants toThere is no way to stop them.  Seeing the familiar city and the familiar palace again, Zhao Zhao felt a little strange, and at the same time, he was vaguely excited.  The excitement that a dream of several years has finally come true is self-evident.  It's just that before the big thing is determined, he must maintain the minimum reserve.  After entering the palace, I found that the decorations everywhere were extremely grand, the atmosphere was very festive, and it looked like the scene was quite big.  The coronation ceremony!  Soon Zhao Zhao learned the purpose of Gao Taotao's arrangement. She wanted to support the young Zhao Xu to ascend the throne as emperor.  It¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t choose the right day and ended it by myself!  But maybe it's a good thing. Zhao Zhao looked at Gao Taotao who was sitting slumped on the ground and said coldly: "The enthronement ceremony is so well prepared. It really saves a lot of trouble. Thank you very much. It's better to choose the day than to hit it. In this case, summon him immediately  Hundreds of officials have entered the palace, and the king will directly hold the enthronement ceremony today. "PS: The new book "Zai Fu" has been released. Book friends who use "Qidian Reading" to read the text on their mobile phones, please turn to one more page after reading this chapter.  On the last page, a little further down, there is [the author has also written] where you can see the new book "Zaifu".  I hope all book friends will click, collect, and vote for recommendation, thank you!

 Volume One, Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 701, Fire Phoenix

    Zhao Zhao was very fortunate to have entered Bianjing City before Zhao Xu's so-called enthronement ceremony.  Just like Gao Taotao's wishful thinking, once Xiao Zhao Xu ascended the throne, he would be known as the emperor. Although his ancestors and father were not in the right position, he still left a mark in history.  How does it end?  Let Zhao Xu give way to him?  Grandpa seizes the throne from his grandson?  This is not good. Even if the truth is clear, if it is not kept fully, someone will misunderstand it. If you write a few random strokes in the unofficial history notes, a hundred years later, how can there be innocence in the ancient history?  If Gao Taotao is taking the initiative to give up his position, how should he respond?  Do you still have to thank him for his high moral integrity?  And then give the deposed emperor Zhao Xu the title of king and treat him favorably?  In the next few decades, when a son or even a grandson succeeds to the throne, he and his children and grandchildren must be wary of him, and they will not be able to sleep peacefully Are you kidding me?  When they issued the ultimatum, they made it clear that if they abdicated in the name of Zhao Xu, it would be no problem, they could be tolerated, and they could be treated favorably.  It is a pity that Zhao Xu persisted in retaining the title of emperor until his death.  Since I care so much, I will let you lose it completely.  This is what the ultimatum said. If it is not implemented, wouldn't it damage the prestige and credibility of King Qin?  ??It is when the king rules the world, what he needs most is to convince his ministers, Zhao Zhao does not mind using Gao Taotao as an example.  If you are willing to gamble, you should admit defeat. You can¡¯t blame yourself!  As for Zhao Xu¡¯s sons While Shi Jianfei went to inform the officials, Zhao Zhao decided to go to Funing Palace secretly.  When Zhao Zhao stepped into the palace belonging to the Queen of the Song Dynasty, he saw Queen Xiang hugging several people who were still shivering.  One of the older children was wearing a yellow robe.  It seems to be a smaller version of the dragon robe.  He should be Zhao Xu!  If you don't go into the city.  He will be held by his grandmother and sit on the dragon throne of the Song Dynasty Emperor.  It¡¯s a pity that he doesn¡¯t have a chance, but the little guy is not sorry and is having fun.  He was completely unaware of the danger. On the contrary, he was still a little excited and curious. He looked at Zhao Zhao walking over with his innocent eyes and smiled softly, revealing his white baby teeth.  Very cute!  Zhao Zhao also smiled in response to the greetings from this cute child.  Queen Xiang looked extremely frightened in her eyes, and subconsciously took the child into her arms, her trembling calves betraying the fear in her heart.  She had to be afraid, King Qin had already entered the city, and now that he had stepped into the palace, the throne was already his.  Then the original prince, the son of the previous emperor, would undoubtedly become an obstacle or threat to shake his throne.  According to the long-standing tradition, we must deal with it quickly.  This kind of thing is non-negotiable.  I hate the queen in my heart!  She complained a little about her mother-in-law Gao Taotao, because her husband was originally willing to agree to King Qin's ultimatum.  But she insisted on having her own way.  Four young children were brought along to be buried with him.  After complaining came responsibility. She blamed herself for being too cowardly, unable to compete with her mother-in-law, and not even having the courage to fight.  Seeing Zhao Zhao walking in, Queen Xiang naturally thought that the children's lives had come to an end.  Maybe his daughter can survive, but these boys are afraid "Uncle, please let these children go, they are innocent!" Queen Xiang plopped down on her knees in front of Zhao Zhao, kowtowing with tears in her eyes to plead for mercy.  .  It's too late now, all I can do is beg for mercy.  Regardless of whether there is a chance, Queen Xiang wants to try it.  Zhao Zhao did not answer directly. He glanced at them and said calmly: "Three of them. One of them is not here. Is it Zhao Ji?" "Hehe" He hesitated to the queen, unable to respond.  That is the last hope. Maybe the husband's child can only keep this one.  "On the north side of Dongjia Lane, Xuanhua Square in the south of the city, there are two big willow trees in front of the door!" Zhao Zhao's words were like a thunder on the ground, completely shattering the last hope and confidence of Queen Xiang.  "Uncle, please, please leave a way for the children to survive!" Queen Xiang was really scared. If all four children died, her husband would have no children or grandchildren.  How should we explain to him when we are under the underworld in the future?  "A way to live, are you sure that they can only die?" Zhao Zhao snorted coldly: "In your eyes, this is the kind of person I am?" "Uncle" Xiang Queen's body was shocked, as if she heard hope,  Immediately, Zhao Zhao looked at Zhao Zhao in astonishment, seemingly in disbelief. After a long time, he probed: "Uncle Emperor, do you mean to let them go?" At the end of the sentence, Queen Xiang burst into tears again, but this time it should be  It was tears of joy.  "You are an innocent child, how can I do this?" Zhao Zhao's words are absolutely true. If you want to ascend the throne, you need to be ruthless.  But he really couldn't do it to a few young children. This went against human nature and the most basic decency.?.  Therefore, in this matter, Zhao Zhao was willing to act with some womanly kindness.  He was already a little uneasy when the thirty-seven sycophants wiped out his family, so when he came to Zhao Xu's sons, he couldn't harden his heart.  Especially seeing their innocent smiles reminded him of his own sons, who were also at this age.  And Queen Xiang¡¯s attitude, shouldn¡¯t it give this sincere mother some comfort?  It¡¯s okay to be kind, but it must be handled carefully. It¡¯s not good to leave hidden dangers for yourself.  "Uncle, are you willing to give them a way out?" Queen Xiang burst into tears, perhaps crying with joy, and there was a little surprise on her incredible face.  Zhao Zhao said in a deep voice: "It's not me who gives them a way out. I alone don't care about this matter. It's you. It's all the people in the world who are willing to give them a way out!"  Queen Xiang's eyes were a little confused. He obviously did not understand the connotation of Zhao Zhao's profound words.  Zhao Zhao said frankly: "You should know what it means to be the nephew of the previous emperor. Whether they have ambitions or there are opportunistic villains taking advantage of their status, it is a terrible thing. I don't want to have future troubles.  " Queen Xiang knew that the most direct way to eliminate future troubles was to massacre. Since Zhao Zhao had said that he would be saved, he would definitely not do this.  But where is the way out?  Zhao Zhao sighed: "So, in the end, people are completely cut off from this thought, do you understand?" "Uncle Emperor, what should I do?" "You know? I was outside the city a few days ago. If I can break the city  "What do you want Zhao Xu to do most?" "Surrender?" "Surrender or commit suicide directly!" Zhao Zhao said: "I don't want to leave a provocative excuse for the people in the world. I don't want anyone to hit him or these children in the future.  Don't let others take advantage of you and these children, do you understand?" "The emperor wants me to" Queen Xiang seemed to understand something.  Zhao Zhao whispered: "For example, Funing Palace was burned to ashes in the fire Although it was renovated two years ago, I don't like it, so I want to renovate it. Burning it will make it cleaner and more convenient!"  "Yes, and what next?" Queen Xiang's voice was trembling. How to burn the fire was too important.  "You can stay, your daughter can stay, and you can even give her a good background in the future." Zhao Zhao said: "But these four boys must make the outside world think that they died in the fire. But from now on  After that, you will never see them again, and they will never know their origins. " "Ah" She understood what Zhao Zhao meant. Queen Xiang was still a little scared at the thought of being separated from flesh and blood.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will ensure their safety and let them grow up safely and live happily. What do you think?" Queen Xiang hesitated a little. After all, the child was leaving, so she was still a little worried.  "Believe me, let's make the deal. This is the only solution." Zhao Zhao gave a standard contract. There was only a choice of signing or not, and there was no room to discuss the content of the contract.  Queen Xiang hesitated for a moment and whispered: "There is no doubt about the character of the Emperor's uncle. If the Emperor's uncle wants them to die, he can do it without any effort. Why bother to talk to me so much? And it's such a fake love and waste a lot of money.  Where is Zhou Zhang? So my nephew-in-law believes in you, please treat the children well, thank you very much!" "Don't worry, they are all descendants of Taizong no matter what," Zhao Zhao said with a sigh: "I will leave the affairs here to you.  , someone will come to take care of these things later, and you can say goodbye to them for a while, but before that, you have to find a scapegoat, so as not to harm my reputation, do you understand?  " "Yes!" He knelt down and kowtowed to the queen. When he raised his head again, Zhao Zhao's footsteps were already gone.  Xiang Queen burst into tears, happy that she had given her children a chance to live.  But she stepped forward and carefully looked at each child's smiling face, touched their soft little faces, and tried hard to remember them.  The children were about to leave him, this was the last time he saw them, and he couldn't get enough of them at this time.  Zhao Xu¡¯s innocent little eyes rolled around as he looked at Empress Xiang and giggled, completely unaware that mother and son were about to part ways.  "Child, watch carefully and remember what the queen looks like" As soon as the words were spoken, Queen Xiang shook her head hurriedly and said: "No, never remember what the queen looks like, don't remember who the queen is, and don't remember who you are. Although  We are far apart, but my queen will love you, and I just hope that you will grow up safely!" After the Mingyue Sect's guards took the child away, they silently walked toward the queen's candlestick, and with a gentle push, the kerosene sprinkled on the curtain.  The flame dimmed first, but did not go out.??, then Lao Gao jumped up and swallowed up the entire Funing Palace in an instant.  But Queen Xiang never went out, she just stood silently in the palace, like a flaming phoenix.  There was a faint smile on her lips, and she could finally meet her husband with peace of mind The flames jumped, and Queen Xiang seemed to see several children smiling at her, so innocent and cute.  With the child's innocent smile echoing in his ears, Huo Fenghuang slowly closed his eyes (To be continued) PS: Sorry, I can only update once today, sorry!  Two updates tomorrow!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 702: Dominate the World

    After coming out of Funing Hall, Zhao Zhao sighed lightly.  He is completely hard-hearted and ruthless, he can't do it, especially to a few innocent children.  Perhaps this is the most appropriate way to let them live, but without leaving any hidden dangers or threats.  It can be regarded as a little compensation for Zhao Xu. After all, if it weren't for his promotion, I wouldn't be where I am today.  Although there is a huge grudge against him personally, it does not have to affect the children. There can be mercy in this matter.  This is also a sign of confidence. Zhao Zhao firmly believes in his control of the Song Dynasty and is not worried that a few children will shake his power.  But to be on the safe side, we should consider future generations and avoid causing trouble to them.  Don't you see that during the Qing Dynasty, a third prince Zhu was causing trouble for many years.  ¡°In fact, it¡¯s fine to keep these children under house arrest for the rest of their lives.  But what if something goes wrong?  The children will eventually grow up, and they will also have sons and grandsons. Do all the descendants of this branch have to be under house arrest forever?  After experiencing Zhao Shiju's rebellion, Zhao Zhao had a deep understanding that he must guard against this kind of thing for several lifetimes.  Zhao Xu¡¯s sons could only disappear completely from public view. There were no longer four princes in the world, only an ordinary child who grew up silently among the people.  It doesn't matter even if you are suspected or even criticized.  The sons of the previous emperor have been excluded, and now only the brothers are left.  When we returned to the grand celebration, the Empress Dowager Cao and the eldest princess of Chu State Zhao Fukang were already there.  They had just left the palace and came back a short while later, but for a moment they were still in danger of losing their lives.  Zhao Zhao quickly stepped forward and prostrated himself in front of Cao.  He kowtowed and said, "I have met your empress!" "Quickly. Get up quickly!" Mrs. Cao looked at Zhao Zhao, who had been away for a long time.  Crying with joy.  The longed-for dream finally came true.  "I miss you!" "Okay, I'm fine now!" Ms. Cao held the hands of Zhao Zhao and Zhao Fukang, excited.  At this time, the sky was clear, the wind was blowing, and the flags were fluttering. Standing on the steps in front of the grand celebration, when I turned around, I saw hundreds of officials coming hand in hand.  The first ones were Ouyang Xiu and Fu Bi.  Then came Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang. With these four important ministers taking action, it was clear to the whole world that all officials submitted to the King of Qin and to the new Emperor Zhao Zhao of the Song Dynasty.  All the officials who had disappeared for a long time appeared. After learning that King Qin had broken the city and entered the palace, they went home immediately, put on their court clothes and got ready.  As soon as he heard the edict, he immediately rushed to the palace to witness a historic moment.  It is also the enthronement ceremony.  But the protagonist has changed, so they don't have the slightest evasion or hesitation.  "Meet the Queen Mother. Meet the King of Qin!" All the officials knelt down at the grand celebration. At this moment, such an occasion must kneel down and worship.  As for Cao's status, she was demoted to the queen mother by the tacit agreement of all officials.  Regarding this, Ms. Cao herself has no dissatisfaction. A real empress dowager is much better than an empress dowager in name only.  "Excuse me!" Cao walked up to the front and said loudly: "Everyone in the family knows that since the death of Emperor Renzong, the artifacts of Guozuo have been stolen for many years. Now the King of Qin has lived up to everyone's expectations, brought order to the chaos, and helped the country. Congratulations!"  "Congratulations!" All the officials agreed.  Cao said: "A country cannot live without a king for a day, especially in this critical period of life and death. Do you think so?" "Yes!" "Then you can nominate a new king!" After Cao's words, the whole court was full of civil and military officials.  All the officials said in unison: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin is worthy of a great responsibility!" This is inevitable. It would be strange if there was a second answer.  "But Zhao Zhao couldn't agree outright. In ancient times, people were very particular about the golden mean. Even if it was hypocritical, they had to be humble.  Although he had previously taken the opportunity to directly hold the enthronement ceremony, when Shi Jianfei went to summon him, his words were still more tactful.  Nowadays, it is indispensable to go through indispensable etiquette steps and pretend to be noble and upright.  "How can Zhao be so virtuous? The previous troops were only sent out to punish the thieves who were causing chaos in the country and to help the country. The country still needs people with virtue." Zhao Zhaodao said: "I have little talent and little knowledge. I am still young and may not be able to hold a big position. Please follow me.  "His Royal Highness, King Renzong, is the biological son of Emperor Renzong. He is a direct descendant of the emperor and has a noble bloodline. Moreover, His Highness helped the country internally, invaded Hehuang and destroyed Xixia, and expanded the territory thousands of miles away. This is an unparalleled achievement."  There is no one in the world who can compare with Your Highness." Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites, shouted: "I respectfully invite Your Highness to ascend the throne!" "I respectfully invite Your Highness to ascend the throne!" The senior officials, including Wen Yanbo and Ouyang Xiu, expressed the same attitude.  Then all the officials agreed in unison, with a firm attitude.  Zhao Zhao couldn¡¯t resist the disobedience.Accept it "as a last resort" after the resignation!  Cao said: "This is very good, and it can also comfort the spirits of our ancestors in heaven. The country cannot be without a king for a day. Since we have made preparations today, let's just hold the enthronement ceremony!" "Yes!" While the officials agreed, Wen Yan  Bo had prepared the edict for ascending the throne and read it out in public: King Zhao Zhao of Qin, the fourth son of Emperor Renzong, has noble character, successful experience, outstanding achievements, and is worthy of a great responsibility.  By the empress dowager's kind words, he is crowned emperor!  Zhang Zongyi is a very smart person and has prepared the relevant etiquette long ago.  However, it is somewhat hasty and some steps are somewhat simple.  But the form is not important, as long as the content is the result.  Zhao Zhao first saluted his aunt, Empress Dowager Cao, and then ascended the throne of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, ruling the world!  At that moment, all the ministers knelt down on the ground, kowtowed three times and bowed nine times, shouting long live the mountain.  After several years of hard work, Zhao Zhao achieved his goal and ascended to the throne. At this moment, the history of the Song Dynasty opened a new chapter.  Since you have ascended the throne, there are many etiquette and rewards to be completed.  The first one is to determine the era name, not only the era name after Zhao Zhao changed the Yuan Dynasty, but also the era names of the previous eleven years.  That is to say, the reign names of Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu need to be renegotiated. Zhao Zhao wants to characterize the affairs of Zhao Zongshi and his son as soon as possible and make arrangements.  This kind of thing has long nights and many dreams, so it is better to do it in one step.  As mentioned earlier, Pu Wang Zhao Zongsheng reported that Zhao Zongshi and Gao Taotao had poisoned the third emperor Zhao Xi of Renzong and murdered the fourth prince Zhao Zhao. The evidence is conclusive and everyone knows it now.  They ascended to the throne through illegal means, so the throne of their father and son is not legal.  So in this case, can the two emperors still retain their titles?  Zhao Zhao made it very clear in the ultimatum that they would be deprived of everything, not just now, but also everything they had in the past.  If Gao Taotao insists on going his own way, he should pay the price. This matter is not negotiable.  Xu Zundao, minister of Dali Temple, said: "Your Majesty, Zhao Zongshi's attempt to murder His Royal Highness the King of E and His Majesty is an unforgivable crime and is no different from treason. He is in the wrong position and is a rebellious minister. If he continues to remain the emperor, he will be enshrined in the Taimiao. This is for the sake of his ancestors.  , The disrespect to the late emperor and the king of E is unacceptable to heaven and earth, and people and gods are indignant. Therefore, I believe that his throne should be abolished! " "Your Majesty, the father and son lineage, Zhao Zongshi's accession to the throne is unfair, and Zhao Xu's succession is also illegal, so the emperor's position should be abolished.  It¡¯s good to have an explanation to the people of the world and uphold the etiquette and laws of the court.¡± The speaker was Zhang Zongyi, the Minister of Rites.  The big bosses in charge of law and etiquette have all expressed their opinions, and the remaining officials naturally have no objections. As for the prime ministers, they may feel a little sad in their hearts, but it is not easy to object.  Once the emperor and his ministers, now it is Zhao Zhao who has the final say.  In any case, it was Zhao Zongshi who made the big mistake himself, so it was his own fault and no one else could be blamed.  This kind of character, being worshiped in the Ancestral Temple, really brings shame to the royal family.  In this way, all the officials agreed to abolish the imperial titles of Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu.  In other words, there will no longer be two emperors, Yingzong and Shenzong, in the history of the Song Dynasty.  Zhao Zhao acted very quickly. The two people immediately withdrew from the Ancestral Temple. Zhao Zongshi moved out of Yonghou Mausoleum and was buried separately.  It just so happens that Zhao Xu's mausoleum has not yet been built, so he will not enjoy the treatment of an imperial mausoleum.  As for the past reign names, they also need to be dealt with. The two reign names of Zhao Zongshi's Zhiping and Zhao Xu's Xining are abolished.  In the past eleven years, Emperor Renzong's last reign title - Jiayou!  AD 1074, which was originally supposed to be the seventh year of Xining, has now become the nineteenth year of Jiayou!  This is exactly the same as after Zhu Di¡¯s Jingnan campaign, Zhu Yunwen¡¯s Jianwen reign name was abolished and Zhu Yuanzhang¡¯s Hongwu reign name was used.  There was only one successful example of an uncle seizing the throne from his nephew, so Zhao Zhao also adopted this approach!  As for next year, when Zhao Zhao changes his reign, the ministers discussed it for a while and gave the opinion - orthodox!  Zhao Zhao has been living among the people for many years. Now he has returned and ascended the throne. The royal bloodline has returned to orthodoxy, so this era name has a clear meaning.  Orthodoxy, in this book, the reign name of Zhu Qizhen, Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, appears in advance.  Zhao Zhao hesitated for a moment. During the Zhengtong period, Zhu Qizhen's imperial commander personally went on an expedition and carried out a civil fortress coup. Being captured by Wala was a great shame and humiliation.  This reign name seems not very good, but the courtiers agree, but the reasons cannot be explained.  Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment. The incident in Tumu Fort was caused by Zhu Qizhen himself and the eunuch Wang Zhen, and it had nothing to do with the reign name.  Although he will have to fight in person in the future, Zhao Zhao firmly believes that similar tragedies will not happen to him. He has this confidence.  So, the monarch and his ministers reached an agreement to change the year next year to the orthodox first year! ?Both the emperor title and the reign title can be abolished, but Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu did appear in history, and it is impossible to erase all these eleven years from the history books.  They must still be identified. They are no longer emperors, but they still need to be granted titles, even if they have committed heinous crimes.  After some discussion, all the honorific titles and posthumous titles of their father and son were revoked, Zhao Zongshi was posthumously granted the title of Marquis of Violence, and Zhao Xu was posthumously granted the title of Marquis of Wu!  "A violent person is cruel and sinful, which just shows Zhao Zongshi's brutal crime of murdering the prince in the past.  The fallacy is the mistake!  If the father's throne was not right, then it would be a mistake for his son to take the throne!  As for the events of these eleven years, they will be recorded in history as "violence and chaos."  Once the nature is determined, everything is easy to explain. After dealing with the dead, it¡¯s time to deal with the living.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 703: The Lot of Life and Death

    The living people are naturally Gao Taotao, Zhao Hao and Zhao Xu.  When this issue was just mentioned, Shi Jianfei hurriedly came to report that Mrs. Muhou (to Queen Xiang) set fire to Funing Palace. Zhao Xu's son only rescued one daughter, and the other four boys were all burned to death.  There was a sudden sigh in the court hall. Some people lamented, some were gloating, and some were secretly looking at Zhao Zhao.  Suspicions and misunderstandings are inevitable, as are rumors.  Zhao Zhao didn't care about being misunderstood by others. Even if those people thought it was his handiwork, so what?  Zhao Zhao felt a little sad, mostly because of Xiang's choice.  She was obviously given a way to live, but she still made such a choice. A gentle and chaste woman, Zhao Xu had a wife like this, she could die in peace.  Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao were brought up. Zhao Zhao originally thought that a conceited woman like Gao Taotao would probably choose to go to extremes if she failed, and would do something like the Empress Dowager Liang who set herself on fire.  But she didn't, and became a prisoner like this. She didn't beg for mercy or curse, just silent.  Zhao Hao was different. As soon as he entered the grand celebration, he started to curse, claiming that Zhao Zhao had killed Xiang and several of his nephews.  Zhao Zhao was unwilling to explain, and he didn't bother to explain. What was strange was that Gao Taotao actually opened his mouth, yelling at Zhao Hao and telling him to shut up.  He also explained that it was Xiang who set herself on fire and burned her own child to death.  Zhao Zhao smiled. After all, Gao Taotao was a sensible person. When he knew that four children were burned to death in Funing Hall, instead of three, she knew there was something inside.  If the children had not been settled, Xiang would not have died calmly.  Maybe in this matter.  We should thank Zhao Zhao.  ¡°At least he left a way for his grandson to survive, to this point today.  Gao Taotao knew that both he and his second son were bound to die.  All the honor and power of the two generations were gone, and the only thing they thought about now was those children.  She also doesn't want to have any descendants after her death. The continuation of her bloodline is probably the greatest comfort before she dies!  Zhao Hao stopped talking. He was full of awe in front of his mother at any time.  But he was a little stunned, and his heart was full of anger.  Also filled with fear.  In his opinion, his four nephews had been burned alive, how could he possibly survive?  In fact, when Zhao Zhao entered the city, he had the idea of ????committing suicide, but unfortunately he did not have the courage and has delayed it until now.  After learning that both his father and eldest brother¡¯s imperial titles were taken away and they were given the titles of marquis and evil posthumous title.  Zhao Hao felt a glimmer of hope in his heart.  It seems that Zhao Zhao can't do anything to him openly. Maybe he has to give himself some rewards. Maybe he will lose some freedom and status in the future, but he should be able to survive.  After all, the blood of Emperor Taizong remains in his body, and he is still a relative of the emperor.  If you have no choice but to die.  Then you have to feel disgusted with Zhao Zhao.  Using his own death to smear Zhao Zhao's reputation can be regarded as a kind of revenge.  Although he was in a weak position and was at the mercy of others, no matter what Zhao Zhao did.  I "don't suffer any loss".  Maybe this is Zhao Hao's last triumph, Ah Q's last chance.  He cherished it very much, and even had a bit of weird pride on his face.  Zhao Zhao just smiled and was completely dismissive. Zhao Hao was not worth looking at.  To put it bluntly, he is just a top-notch dandy. He has the background of a prince and the status of a prince, otherwise he is just a piece of shit.  Compared with his brother Zhao Xu, the truth is far different.  At this point, I still refuse to repent, and I still want to make myself sick.  I guess Gao Taotao has similar thoughts. Want to embarrass me?  Zhao Zhao shook his head gently, in that case, let the ball go to yourselves!  Life or death is yours to choose!  Zhao Zhaolang said loudly: "You are guilty of a big crime for trying to murder and usurp the throne and bring harm to the country! The third brother died at a young age and died with his eyes open. Logically speaking, I should avenge him. You are unforgiving and should be punished for your crimes. You should be executed. But I think that everyone agrees with me.  For the sake of Taizong's descendants, let God decide life and death based on the principle of mercy. I think this is worthy of you mother and son, and the soul of the third brother in heaven will not blame me! " "Zhao Zhao, don't talk nonsense, what do you want?  ? "Zhao Hao is still very arrogant, but in the eyes of most people, this behavior is completely stupid!  Sure enough, Zhao Fukang stepped forward and gave him a slap in the face, saying coldly: "He is good at calling the emperor by his first name, and calls his elders by their first names. He has no regard for the emperor and does not know the superiority of elders and younger ones. Thirteenth sister-in-law, this is the good son you raised!"  " Gao Taotao was speechless. The second son's true nature has been exposed during this period, which is really disappointing.  At this time, even if he was deliberately disgusting Zhao Zhao, he shouldn't be so embarrassed.  It's okay to die, but the minimum dignity should be retained!  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Sister, don't argue with the ignorant juniors. Again, life and death are determined by fate, God chooses. Let him choose by himself when it comes to the lottery of life and death!"Sign up!  Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao both felt nervous. This move was indeed wonderful, waiting for the ball to be kicked to them.  The result will be whatever it is drawn out. The real fate of life and death depends on one's destiny. No one can blame others.  If you really want to blame it, you can only blame your own luck.  It¡¯s just is it really a 50-50 chance of life and death?  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "In this case, for the sake of fairness, I invite Ouyang Gong and Fu Xianggong to come forward, write it in person and prepare the signature." "Yes!" Ouyang Xiu and Fu Bi stepped forward, and Zhao Zhao whispered:  The expressions of all the old ministers were slightly stagnant, and their eyes were slightly shocked.  Zhao Hao stood in the distance and could see clearly, didn¡¯t he just want to know that I was about to die?  Humph, you really think I¡¯m stupid!  Soon, two signatures were ready.  It was placed in a brocade box and brought to Zhao Hao by the chamberlain Xiao Hai.  "Life or death, you choose your own destiny!" Zhao Zhao said: "I gave you the opportunity. Whether you seize it or not is up to you If something unexpected happens, you can't blame others!" Zhao Hao sneered, stepped forward and took out a signature, but did not open it.  Instead of opening it, put it into your mouth, chew it a few times and then swallow it.  Seeing this scene, Zhao Zhao shook his head gently.  Ouyang Xiu and Fu Bi also looked at each other and shook their heads slightly. They concluded that Zhao Hao was dead.  "Zhao Zhao, at this time, you can kill or behead as you please. Why are you so pretentious and hypocritical? A life and death lottery? Don't think that I don't know what your intention is. I didn't read this one. Since it is a life and death lottery, then  It's obvious just by looking at what the remaining one is, right?" As he spoke, Zhao Zhao sneered, even a little proud and mocking.  Gao Taotao had a bad premonition in his heart. Looking at the unchanging smile at the corner of Zhao Zhao's mouth, he seemed to realize something.  Zhao Zhaodao: "That's right, well Then please ask Bachelor Sima to come forward and open the label and see what's on it!" Sima Guang stepped forward with the order, and the remaining label in the brocade box was opened.  Under the public gaze, everyone can see clearly.  The word "Éú" is clearly written on it!  As if he had seen a ghost, Zhao Hao immediately jumped up and said in horror: "No, no, no, nohow could this happen" "You are smart!" Zhao Zhao said: "What do you think? You have recognized me.  They will use despicable means to harm you, both of them have the word "death" written on them. Then you think you are right and swallow one of them so that I can suffer a loss, right? You are already a prisoner, and I rule the world with you.  Do I have to use such despicable methods to deal with you? Even if you don't believe me, you should still believe Ouyang Gong and Mr. Fu! " "No, it's impossible. How can you let me draw lots?"  With a look of disbelief on his face, he looked at Ouyang Xiu and Fu Bi fiercely, and sneered: "They are all taking orders from you now, is there any fairness?" After Zhao Hao finished speaking, Ouyang Xiu, an old and well-mannered man over there, said loudly:  "Of course it's not fair." "Look, I was right, Zhao Zhao, you are a despicable person." Zhao Hao suddenly felt extremely proud, as if he was a gambler who got a small win before losing all his money.  Victory is enough to comfort people.  But Fu Bi shook his head and said: "Zhao Hao, you have wasted all your majesty's compassion and painstaking efforts. On the two signatures, Ouyang Gong and I both wrote the word 'Éú'. Your Majesty has kind thoughts and gave up being the King of E."  I want to take revenge, but I am willing to let you live. But you are narrow-minded and think so badly of His Majesty that you are seeking your own death because of your own cleverness! You can be forgiven for doing evil by yourself, but you will not survive if you do it yourself!  "Zhao Hao was a little unbelievable and couldn't accept it at all. The script shouldn't be like this The civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty saw clearly that His Majesty the Emperor was kind-hearted and intended to let Zhao Hao go and give him a chance to live.  It's a pity that Zhao Hao was so smart that he judged a gentleman's heart with caution, and he fell into a dead end.  This is a typical self-inflicted crime situation, and there is really nothing to say about it.  The kindness of His Majesty the Emperor is in sharp contrast to Zhao Hao's stupidity and ugliness. The contrast is huge.  Of course, there are some people who see further. They can see that His Majesty the Emperor does have the intention to kill Zhao Hao, but the method is quite clever. They have grasped Zhao Hao's little thoughts and his character flaws and exploited them.  Using the most merciful means to set up a certain death situation for Zhao Hao, it is related to the stability of the throne, and there is nothing wrong with it.  Although the emperor's move was not glorious, the method was extremely clever.  Of course, if Zhao Hao hadn't committed suicide himself, this wouldn't have been the result.  If he really went to draw lots, he would still be able to survive no matter what. In the end, he would still be the one to blame. There is nothing to say.  "Nonoit's not like this, it's not like this!" Zhao Hao has collapsed to the ground and doesn't believe it.This is a fact, and he is seeking his own death.  After all, he is still afraid of death!  Gao Taotao sighed softly, turned around and stopped his son, and said softly: "Zhong Ming, let's go!" Half an hour later, Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao hanged themselves in the woods outside the fire scene of Funing Hall!  PS: Chapter 2!  The new book "Zaifu" has been released and can be searched.  Computer users can see [Author Information] - [Other Works of the Author] on the "King of Song" page; mobile phone readers, please turn one more page to the last page, where there is [The author has also written] below to see new books.  "Zai Fu".  ??In the new book issue, clicks, collections and recommendation votes are very important. Please ask for your support!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 704: The Royal Chariot¡¯s Personal Expedition

    Gao Taotao and Zhao Hao died. After hearing the news, the other younger sons were horrified and committed suicide one after another.  As for Zhao Zongshi¡¯s other living daughters, Zhao Zhao had no intention of going into details. The women did not pose a threat to the throne, but they were all deprived of their status as princesses.  In order to draw a clear line with the deposed emperor, the former consorts divorced their wives one after another and drove their former golden friends out of their homes. Most of them ended up miserable.  In desperation, the Buddhist temple and nunnery became their only destination, and they could only stay with the ancient Buddha of Qingdeng for the rest of their lives.  Zhao Zhao ignored it. He had no mercy in this kind of thing. After all, their parents made mistakes first, and it is only natural that the debts owed by the fathers should be repaid by the children.  Especially when it comes to the fight for the throne, it is more important to talk about principles. It is good to keep them alive. As for what kind of life they live, God has the final say.  After ascending the throne, there will naturally be a series of taboos, homages, titles, and merit-based rewards.  The day after Zhao Zhao ascended the throne, Chai Minyan and others came back.  Of course, they claimed to be imprisoned by Zhao Hao with the intention of threatening Zhao Zhao. Fortunately, they met the kind-hearted chamberlain Xiao Hai, rescued them, and hid in the palace warehouse safely.  At this time, the overall situation has been decided. As long as these things can be justified, who can question their authenticity and reliability?  When Zhao Zhao became emperor, there was no doubt that his aunt Cao would be the empress dowager, but how to arrange the arrangement for his biological mother Lin was a bit troublesome.  ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUTOUT  In the original time and space, after the death of Song Shenzong, Queen Xiang became the queen mother, but Song Zhezong and Zhao Xu's biological mother, Zhu, was only the concubine.  If my aunt is not here.  It's okay if the biological mother is the Queen Mother.  What should Zhao Zhao do?  Since childhood, he has been separated from his biological mother Lin for twenty years.  Lin also suffered a lot for this.  Even Cao said it.  Mrs. Lin cannot be treated lightly, after all, she is the emperor's biological mother.  Mrs. Cao knew very well that Zhao Zhao was not her biological child after all. Although she was a loving mother and a filial son, she had to think more about everything.  She is already very old and needs to be more tactful in doing things, even if it is not for herself, she has to consider it for the Cao family.  With Cao¡¯s support.  A few things would be much easier to handle.  After Zhao Zhao and the ministers of the Ministry of Rites discussed it, they respected their legitimate mother Cao as the empress dowager, and their biological mother Lin as the empress dowager.  This title originally started in the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, but appeared in the Song Dynasty in advance.  The empress dowager and empress dowager of the two palaces share the same respect, and the etiquette system of distinguishing concubines and concubines has not changed, but it highlights the emperor's filial piety.  There is nothing wrong with this. At least the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty did not object to it, and the response from people all over the world was also very good.  ??Subsequently, Zhao Zhao followed the empress dowagers of the two palaces and named his wife Chai Minyan the queen, and several other wives were named concubines.  The choice for the crown prince was naturally Zhao Hong, the eldest son of Queen Chai Minyan.  ?Although he is just a child.  But the position of the prince must be determined, which is related to the restoration of the country's foundation.  It is related to the stability of the country, the country and the people.  Especially since he has gone through a lot of twists and turns and did not inherit the throne normally, this aspect requires even more attention.  What's more, there will be a personal expedition soon, and with the prince in charge, he is always prepared.  Afterwards, all the meritorious officials were rewarded for their merits, and everyone was very happy.  As for the political situation, the situation on the civil service side was good, with Fu Bi and Wen Yanbo as prime ministers, Ouyang Xiu still preferred to return to his hometown to take care of his old age, and Sima Guang was involved in political affairs.  There are three important ministers in the center of the Song Dynasty, and the stability and efficiency are self-evident.  Han Jiang still served as the privy envoy. During the period when Bianjing was on guard against the King of Qin, he was completely idle at home.  The Third Division and the Sixth Division also immediately began to operate, obeying the new emperor's edict and following the three prime ministers to contribute to the Song Dynasty.  As for the military, the situation is more complicated.  Not to mention the Xiang Army and the Forbidden Army in various places, the imperial court was the core at the local level.  The three main forces of the Song Dynasty.  The Western Army is a direct lineage, and the Jingying camp has now been surrendered. Guo Kui is very knowledgeable and knows that firmly holding on to military power at this time will lead to suspicion.  Anyway, surrendering to Kaicheng is already a great achievement, and there will be no shortage of glory and wealth. Why bother to make the current officials unhappy?  So he directly resigned from Bianjing's military power and handed it over to Zhao Zhao's direct descendants.  Everyone knew this truth. The military power in the capital could only be controlled by the emperor's cronies.  Zhao Zhao is still very satisfied with Guo Kui's attitude.  Therefore, he did not neglect this general. He fought against Jiaozhi in the south and accumulated a lot of practical experience. The Song Dynasty lacked such generals.  Whether it is the current war against the Liao Kingdom or the future war to pacify the south, he will be indispensable.  Therefore, Zhao Zhao immediately transferred him to Hebei Road, where the leadership of the army was in the hands of Xuanfu envoy Wu Chong.  Perhaps he had been neutral between Zhao Zhao and Zhao Xu, but after learning that Zhao Zhao had ascended the throne, Wu Chong immediately expressed his surrender.  In fact, no matter what, he is an official loyal to the Song Dynasty and trustworthy.  ??especiallyRecently, he dealt with the menacing Liao army very appropriately.  Yelu Jun vowed to quickly break through the Song army's border, but so far, he has stalled.  Wu Chong was indispensable for this, and Zhao Zhao issued an edict to encourage and praise him.  Many of the generals on Hebei Road are related to Wen Yanbo, so naturally they have joined him one after another.  In this way, the power of Wu Chong, the envoy of Xuanfu, was restricted, and the military power of Hebei Road was quite balanced.  The decisive battle with the Liao Kingdom was inevitable. Zhao Zhao originally thought that it would be at least a few years later.  But he didn't expect Yelujun to be so anxious and come so fiercely.  He didn't know exactly what the reason was, but since Yelujun was determined, he wouldn't have any fear.  Let¡¯s start the war!  Since it is a decisive battle, then at least the issue of ownership of the Sixteen States of Yanyun must be directly decided. The issue that has been delayed for more than a hundred years must be resolved.  This is also an opportunity for him to establish his authority, completely control the Song Dynasty, and control the situation in the world. Zhao Zhao naturally attaches great importance to it.  It is necessary for the imperial commander to conduct the expedition in person.  Zhao Zhao would not trust such a large-scale war to be directed by anyone, so it would be better for him to take action himself.  It was also to show the determination of the Song Dynasty to resist. In addition, it was also for concerted efforts.  The next Hebei Road will inevitably gather troops from all walks of life, and the Hebei Road army alone is not enough to cope with the overall situation.  It may be possible to defend the city, but if you want to counterattack the Liao Kingdom, you must increase your troops.  It is inevitable to mobilize the Western Army to participate in the war. Zhong Shidao and Liu Changzuo are already on their way to catch up with Xiongzhou. In addition, Shi Jianfei has been reused by Zhao Zhao.  He knows a lot about the Liao army's combat methods and is very helpful in commanding the war. Zhao Zhao is looking forward to his wonderful performance.  In addition, Guo Kui and Di Yong also went to the front line, and even the elderly Yang Wenguang petitioned for war, requesting to fight on behalf of the Yang family generals.  Zhao Zhao felt grateful that he was already old. Although he was still strong, he could not bear to have him go to the front line to work hard and take risks.  At the same time, he was assured that this battle would wash away the shame of Taizong's Battle of Gaoliang River and avenge his old lord Yang Ye.  Yang Wenguang was greatly relieved and cried to see the emperor off, waiting for the good news to come.  At the same time, a large amount of grain, grass and military equipment were also sent to the front line of Hebei Road in time, and the entire Song Dynasty was serving the war.  By the beginning of August, everything was ready. Zhao Zhao led the army and set off to fight against the Khitan!  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster! PS: Sorry, there was a thunderstorm and power outage, it was even later, sorry!

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 705: One Hundred Years of Shame

    In 916 AD, Yelu Abaoji established the Khitan Kingdom.  In 936 AD, Shi Jingtang, the governor of Hedong in the Later Tang Dynasty, rebelled against the Tang Dynasty. In order to conquer the world, he asked Khitan for help.  The price was to cede the sixteen states of Yanyun and call the Khitan emperor Yelu Deguang, who was younger than himself, his father. Shi Jingtang became the shameful son emperor and was infamy for thousands of years.  Two years later, Shi Jingtang proclaimed himself emperor with the help of the Khitan, and the sixteen states of Yanyun fell into the hands of the Khitan.  From then on, Chinese history entered a fork in the road, and a tragedy that lasted for hundreds of years began step by step.  If it were other places, although it would be bad to lose the land of sixteen states, it would not be very serious. It would be serious enough to affect the life and death of several dynasties and affect the historical trend for hundreds of years.  But the Yanyun area is different. These sixteen states are located in the northern section of Yanshan and Taihang Mountains. They are the border area between the northern grasslands and the Central Plains, and are the dividing line between nomadic people and farming civilization.  Since the pre-Qin Dynasty, the Central Plains region has been frequently invaded by nomads from the north.  During the Qin Dynasty, there were Huns, and during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there were Turks. Among them, there were also tragedies of the Five Chaos that disrupted China.  The Central Plains dynasties adopted different methods to resist the nomadic peoples in the north. There were Meng Tian who defeated the Xiongnu for more than 700 miles, Huo Qubing sealed Lang Juxu, and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty used his identity as Tian Khan to intimidate northern Xinjiang. But most of them  Most of the time, they adopted a defensive posture to prevent nomads from going south and entering the Central Plains.  Even if it is an expeditionary attack, defense cannot be neglected.  The Central Plains dynasty did not have as powerful cavalry as the nomads. In addition, the farming civilization was accustomed to living in cities and villages. They were destined to only defend without apology. They usually relied on the terrain to guard and take precautions.  Mountains and rivers can become natural barriers.  There is also the great Great Wall to defend against the northern cavalry, and the defense of mountain passes and passes is of great significance.  Especially the Yanshan and Taihang Mountains, which border the nomadic peoples, are of great significance to the defense of the eastern part of the Central Plains.  Yanshan and Taihang Mountains are natural barriers that block the nomadic cavalry.  All you need to do is guard the passes and passes in the mountains.  This will prevent the nomads from going south to the Central Plains.  "But Shi Jingtang's head got hot and he handed over the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun to the Khitan, which meant that this most critical line of defense was lost.  Further south is a flat plain, facing the iron hoofs of the cavalry, there is no danger to defend.  If the Khitans were willing, it would be very easy for them to invade the south.  The Khitan cavalry posed a serious threat to the entire area north of the Yellow River, and even threatened the security of Bianliang, the capital city south of the Yellow River.  From then on, the door to the Central Plains opened wide, and a sharp sword hung above the dynasty's head, which could strike at any time.  As a result, the Central Plains Dynasty had to be extremely vigilant and tied up a large amount of manpower and material resources.  The defensive effect will be greatly reduced.  For example, in the Song Dynasty, the Yanshan barrier was lost. In order to defend the Khitan, they had to dig a large number of ponds on the northern border and use the water to create artificial barriers, which could only be attacked by the Liao cavalry.  The army on Hebei Road must always be on guard, lest the Khitans take advantage of the situation and invade.  An accident.  It may cause the disaster of national subjugation.  In the past, Yelu Deguang marched straight into Bianliang and directly destroyed the Later Jin Dynasty.  Empress Dowager Chengtian of Liao State and Emperor Yelu Longxu of Shengzong led their troops southward and once reached the gate of Chanyuan Prefecture, the gateway to Bianjing, forcing the Song Dynasty to sign the humiliating Chanyuan Alliance.  Since that time, the offensive and defensive situation between the Khitan and the Central Plains Dynasty has completely changed, and the Central Plains Dynasty is in a very passive and embarrassing situation.  Not only that, after the founding of the Khitan nation, it was just a nomadic nation, not particularly rich and powerful.  It's different when the Yanyun area falls into their hands. These places have good natural conditions and are suitable for farming.  The agricultural foundation is also good.  At the same time, a large number of people who were good at agricultural production and craftsmen became Liao people.  This promoted the development of agriculture and handicrafts in the Liao Kingdom. It is no exaggeration to say that the acquisition of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun made the Liao Kingdom rich.  Hundreds of years have passed.  The Yanyun generation has become the economic and even cultural center of the Liao Kingdom.  Youzhou became the Nanjing of the Liao Kingdom, and its status was comparable to that of Shangjing.  The Liao Kingdom had a stronger force to deal with the Central Plains Dynasty, and the consequences were even worse.  Therefore, among the emperors of the Central Plains Dynasty, which one of them is a capable person who does not want to regain the Sixteen States of Yanyun?  Chai Rongying, Mingshenwu, Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, was a rare Mingzhu in the Five Dynasties and wanted to regain Yanyun.  In the sixth year of Xiande (959), Chai Rong led his army to attack Liao, advancing by land and water. In more than a month, he recovered the three prefectures of Ying, Mo, and Ning, as well as Yijin Pass (Ba County, Hebei), Waqiao Pass (south of Zhuoxian County), Yu  There are three gates of mouth.  The army is gaining momentum and retaking Yanyun is just around the corner.  In May, when the army was about to capture Youzhou, the weather was bad, but Chai Rong suddenly fell seriously ill, and he had no choice but to return to the court.  He died of illness in Bianliang a month later, leaving his eight-year-old son Chai Zongxun to ascend the throne.  Unfortunately, only half a year later, Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao mutinied, and Huang PaoAfter his death, the Chai family changed hands.  Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin can definitely be regarded as a hero of the previous generation, but at the beginning of his ascension to the throne, he and Zhao Puxue made a plan at night and determined the strategy of unifying the world first from the south to the north.  During the reign of Zhao Kuangyin, the Song army mainly conquered the southern countries. After the Southern Tang was destroyed, the south was finally pacified.  The Song Dynasty was finally free to deal with the Northern Han and Khitan.  But it is a pity that on another snowy night, with the candle shadow flickering red and the sound of an axe, Song Taizu, who was only forty-nine years old, died inexplicably.  Whatever ambitions and ambitions he had, they all dissipated.  His younger brother Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi succeeded to the throne and also inherited this great ambition to fight against the Khitan and regain Yanyun.  Zhao Guangyi's performance was indeed good and he put this battle into practice.  In the fourth year of Taiping and Xingguo's reign (979), Zhao Guangyi led an army of 300,000 to conquer the Liao Kingdom, intending to regain Yanyun.  Originally, the war went smoothly, and the Song army also attacked Youzhou City. Unfortunately, it was unable to attack for a long time, and the soldiers were tired and morale was low.  It happened that Yelu Xiuge, the outstanding general of the Liao Kingdom, led his army to counterattack. Song Taizong made a fatal mistake and hurriedly urged his soldiers to attack and were led to the Gaoliang River.  Here he was ambushed by the main force of the Liao Kingdom, suffered a disastrous defeat, and suffered heavy casualties. The good situation of the Northern Expedition disappeared immediately, and the Battle of Gaoliang River became an eternal regret.  This is a turning point in the battle between Song and Liao. Although victory or defeat is a common thing for military strategists, this battle is unusual.  The most devastating thing was the blow to the mentality and morale of the Song people. After the defeat of Gaolianghe, the Song people were bitten by snakes and were afraid of well ropes for ten years, and they never made any move to conquer Yanyun in the north.  After the death of Song Taizong, Emperor Zhenzong who succeeded him was quite cowardly.  Facing the Liao Kingdom, let alone attack, they even let the Liao Kingdom march straight in and hit the gates of Chanzhou City.  If Kou Zhun hadn't forced him to lead the expedition in person and boost morale, the Song Dynasty would have crossed south at that time.  It was just a matter of signing an alliance under the city and providing the Liao Kingdom with money for decades. It was really humiliating and had become a thorn in the hearts of every aspiring person in the Song Dynasty.  Song Renzong was the lord who defended the city. For many years, the relationship between Song and Liao was mainly peaceful, and no major wars occurred.  Later, although Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xu had this idea, they were never able to implement it.  By the time Zhao Zhao ascended the throne, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun had been lost for 136 years.  As early as when he was on his first mission to Liao and returning via Yanshan, Zhao Zhao had sworn to recover Yanyun.  When he became the prince of the Song Dynasty, and now after succeeding to the throne and becoming the emperor, he has even more responsibility and obligation to complete this feat.  It¡¯s just that the original plan was not so fast. After all, the Song Dynasty had just destroyed Xixia and was still marching into Hexi.  There has also been an abnormal change of throne internally, which has consumed a lot of money, and they need to recuperate. After being fully prepared, they can solve the Yanyun problem in one battle.  But Yelu Jun's sudden action and aggressive attack disrupted Zhao Zhao's deployment and forced him to face it in advance. A big war was inevitable.  No matter what purpose Yelu Jun had for going south, Zhao Zhao would never give up. It was destined that there would be a battle between Song and Liao.  When it comes to the Yanyun issue, the contradictions can never be reconciled. There can be no ceasefire and a ceasefire. We must fight to the death and achieve a result.  Since the troops have been mobilized and the scale is so large, let¡¯s solve the problem with one battle.  Otherwise, just dispatching troops and transporting grain and grass will be a huge expense, and more importantly, confidence.  "My own confidence, the confidence of the soldiers, and the confidence of the people. The tragedy of Taizong's Gaoliang River a hundred years ago cannot be repeated again. We must learn from the past mistakes."  For Zhao Zhao, this battle is more about internal affairs.  He had just ascended the throne. Although he was popular among the people and had good prestige before, he was the King of Qin at that time and is now the Emperor.  The defeat of this battle was directly related to the emperor's prestige and the beginning of the resurgence of the Song Dynasty, so he could only win and not lose.  It¡¯s a lot of pressure!  Riding on the little white dragon and walking on the road to Daming Mansion, Zhao Zhao let out a long sigh.  Recalling the scene of the twilight Yang Wenguang crying loudly when he left that day, Zhao Zhao felt a little uncomfortable.  He had promised him at that time that he would definitely regain Yanyun and avenge Yang Ye's shame.  The Yang family is a family of heroes in the Song Dynasty. Although it is not as powerful as the legend, it is still a loyal family.  Yang Wenguang¡¯s persistence is not the persistence of the Song Dynasty. His sword is pointed at Yan Yun. This is a promise to an old general. In fact, it is a promise to the Song Dynasty¡¯s century-old expectations.  Looking at the little white dragon sitting down, Zhao Zhao felt a strange feeling in his heart.  This horse was given to him by Yelu Jun. At that time, he might have expected the situation today?  Now riding this horse and facing him on the battlefield, what kind of battle would it be like?  In fact, this is a very special scene in itself. The monarchs of Song and Liao were very young and had not yet ascended the throne.  They all won a war, put down a rebellion, and they all had great ambitions and wanted to be kings with great talents and strategies.  ButOnly one of them is destined to succeed, and it depends on the outcome of this duel!  Zhao Zhao is ready to avenge a hundred years of humiliation.  Yelujun, are you ready?  PS: Recommendation votes are meaningless for old books. Let¡¯s vote for the new book "Zai Fu". It is very needed. Thank you!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 706: Waqiao Pass

    Yelu Jun is now stationed in Youzhou, which is what the Liao people call Nanjing, personally supervising the battle!  This time he mobilized an army of 200,000 troops and moved south quickly. He wanted to take advantage of the civil strife in the Song Dynasty to attack quickly and break through the defense line on Hebei Road in one fell swoop.  Then deal with Zhao Zhao well and cannibalize the Song Dynasty.  That hateful Song Dynasty man actually did such a despicable thing in Liaodong six years ago.  These days, whenever Yelujun closes his eyes, this terrible thought will appear in his mind, causing him deep torture.  He did not blame his mother Xiao Guanyin, he could not be unfilial.  But he couldn't face it, so he had no choice but to leave Shangjing and not meet him at all.  All his resentment and hatred were directed at the people of the Song Dynasty and Zhao Zhao.  It has been more than half a month since the army launched an attack on the border of the Song Dynasty. I thought that with the sudden attack, the elite and fierce Liao cavalry would be able to break through.  It¡¯s a pity that he was defeated in actual combat.  Yelu Jun finally understood why the Song Dynasty people were able to resist the Liao cavalry with infantry for a hundred years.  The most important thing is that he underestimated the people's hearts and the determination of Song Dynasty officials to resist.  Especially for Wu Chong, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road in the Song Dynasty, Yelujun's original intention was to catch him off guard.  It was a pity that it failed. Although the Song Dynasty focused all its attention on the country, the border between Song and Liao had never been relaxed.  The fight between Zhao Zhao and Zhao Hao was in full swing, but he, who had always been so important, could remain calm and always stick to the boundary.  He did not give up his original responsibilities because of internal interference and temptation, and performed very well.  He personally led the Hebei army and resisted the charges of the Liao army time and time again.  It¡¯s been half a month.  This is already the fifth impact.  Still can't cross the Juma River.  Yelu Jun had two reasons for sending troops this time.  One is that the Song Dynasty colluded with Yelu Yixin in order to subvert the Liao Kingdom.  The second is to escape to the Song Dynasty through the three places in Guannan, Xiongzhou, Mozhou and Yingzhou.  This reason was used once by Xiao Chuo and Yelu Longxu back then. Decades later, Yelu Jun brought it up again, but the reason was slightly far-fetched.  In order to show that his reasons were appropriate and sufficient, one of the main attack directions of the Khitan army was Waqiao Pass.  But unfortunately, he was never able to break through.  This made the conceited Yelujun a little hurt.  This further frustrated the Khitan soldiers.  This time Yelu Jun suddenly sent troops south. In fact, there were many opponents in the Liao Kingdom, and the soldiers were not enthusiastic about fighting.  In this case, passion and victory are needed to stimulate them.  "It's a pity that things went counterproductive. After five failed attacks, the already low morale became even lower.  Yelujun started to get a little anxious, especially when he heard that Zhao Zhao had eliminated Zhao Hao's family and ascended to the throne of the Song Dynasty.  In this case, the Song Dynasty could have its hands free.  He devoted himself to using the whole country's strength to deal with the Liao Kingdom.  There was no civil strife in the Song Dynasty, and there was no Xixia to contain it.  It will be very scary.  I heard that Zhao Zhaoyujia is already on his way to the expedition.  Ye Lujun was a little excited to have a head-on confrontation with Zhao Zhao with real swords and guns.  But the hatred and anger in his heart became more serious, and the battlefield situation was also changing.  The weak advantage of the Liao Kingdom is dissipating little by little, and the balance of the war is beginning to shake.  But for now, it¡¯s hard to say which side it will fall to.  No, we must break through Waqiao Pass as soon as possible!  Yelu Jun could no longer sit still and supervise the war from the "rear area" like Youzhou. He had to go to the front line.  Like Zhao Zhao, the imperial commander personally conquered.  As soon as Yelu Jun left, his sister Yelu Tri, the eldest princess of Liaoyue, arrived in Youzhou.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Zhao Zhao crossed the Yellow River, stopped at Daming Mansion, and went directly north to Jizhou.  Daming Mansion is on the edge of the Yellow River. It is not very far from Bianjing. On the contrary, it is too far from the front line of the battlefield.  What kind of personal expedition is this?  Even supervising the battle seemed too far away.  In an era when messages cannot be transmitted quickly and troops cannot be mobilized quickly, distance also has an impact on war.  Especially the position of the coach is directly related to whether the frontline situation can be controlled in a timely manner, whether military orders can be issued in a timely manner, and whether it can be done calmly and adapt to changes.  Daming Mansion is definitely not possible. Jizhou is a relatively reasonable location, but Zhao Zhao feels that it can only be temporary.  They must advance to the border area later. The goal this time is nothing else but to enter Youzhou City.  After the Yellow River management achieved results a few years ago, the impact on the canals related to Hebei Road has gradually become smaller. Thanks to the joint efforts of local governments and people, most of them have now been restored to navigation.  This is definitely good news. All the grain, grass and baggage needed by the Song army to go north can be transported north by canal.  Big savingsWith less time and transportation costs, there are enough material reserves to fight the Liao Kingdom, and the soldiers feel more confident.  On August 15th, Zhao Zhao arrived in Jizhou.  This Mid-Autumn Festival Reunion Day is destined to be extraordinary.  The soldiers did not miss their hometown and relatives as usual, nor did it affect the stability of military morale and frontline situation.  Because the emperor is here, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with all the soldiers.  This is a reunion day, a reunion between monarchs and ministers, and a reunion between soldiers and generals.  Wu Chong, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road, also rushed back to Jizhou on this day to meet with His Majesty the Emperor.  "Mr. Wu, please rise!" It was the first time for Wu Chong to see the new emperor, so he knelt down and bowed directly to show his surrender and respect.  An attitude can lead to the title of prime minister.  Hearing the title of "Xiangong", Wu Chong was obviously a little stunned. The official's move was a bit too sudden.  Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "It is your credit to resist the Khitan attack and ensure the stability of the northern defense line. It is appropriate to add the title of Pingzhangshi under Tong Zhongshu's family. You already have the talent of a prime minister, and Mr. Fu is already old. You just need to do a good job  There is still a good chance." Wu Chong was indeed the chief prime minister of the Song Dynasty for a while. After coming to Hebei Road, he thought that all these honors and future were gone and would be far away from him forever.  But he didn't expect that today's officials would be so cheerful and trust and cultivate him as always.  The kindness of acquaintance and encounter will never be forgotten!  Wu Chong was quickly convinced and completely submitted!  Only with internal unity and stability can we gather strength to attack the enemy and win the battle.  This is the first thing Zhao Zhao has to do, and so far it seems that the effect is very good.  "Mr. Wu, where is Yelu Jun's current position?" Zhao Zhao immediately became concerned about his opponent's situation.  "Back to Your Majesty, the Khitan army is currently attacking Waqiao Pass." "What's the situation over there?" Wu Chong said: "Don't worry, officials, I have made arrangements and have blocked the Khitan army for half a month." "Nothat's wrong!  " Before the words of approval could be heard, an urgent report came: "Waqiao Pass has been captured!" Wu Chong was stunned and speechless, and fell to his knees with shame on his face.  Zhao Zhao couldn't help but smile and said: "It seems that Yelu Jun gave me a big gift!" (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 707: Courtesy Reciprocity

    On the first day when Song Emperor Zhao Zhao arrived in Jizhou, Waqiao Pass fell.  Such a move by the Liao army was undoubtedly a show of force and had a very bad impact.  The emperor of the Song Dynasty went on a personal expedition to recapture the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. However, on the first day at the front line, he did not regain the size of the territory, but lost another important pass.  Both the Song Dynasty and Zhao Zhao themselves suffered a huge loss of face.  Hebei Road Xuanfu envoy Wu Chong heard the news and knelt down directly in front of Zhao Zhao. He was ashamed and said desolately: "Officials and ministers are guilty!" As soon as he told the emperor how strong the border defense line was, Waqiao Pass fell on the back foot.  Yes, the contrast is so funny and ironic.  Wu Chong was trembling with fear and felt particularly uncomfortable.  "What crime did Mr. Wu commit?" Wu Chong kowtowed and said, "I shouldn't brag. The border defense line is not strong enough. Perhaps I shouldn't leave my post without authorization, leading to the defeat of Waqiao Pass." "If the border defense line is not strong enough, can we  Did you insist on stopping the Liao army for more than half a month? "Zhao Zhao said: "As for leaving without permission, why did you come to Jizhou to see me? If this is wrong, then  It should be my fault. " "The officials are frightened!" Wu Chong was surprised. The officials were more easy-going and tolerant than he thought.  Zhao Zhaodao: "There is nothing to be generous about. Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers. Yelu Jun wants to be the first to give me a big gift. Since they are so polite, how can we be polite? However, we must pay attention to courtesy in everything.  Why don't we give you a gift in return?" "Yes, I will prepare it as soon as possible!" "Wu Qing, why should you worry? Reciprocity is important, but the overall situation is the most important." Zhao Zhao said: "It's just a Waqiao Pass.  It doesn't matter." "Yes, I have learned the lesson!" Wu Chong was extremely happy. This is the magnanimity of a king.  Tolerant and generous, understand the truth without saying anything.  We always look at things from the overall perspective and don't care about small temporary gains and losses.  No wonder the official family was victorious in every battle in the northwest when he was still the king of Qin.  There seems to be a reason why Xixia was destroyed.  Wu Chong may have sincerely surrendered before, but now he is definitely willing to surrender.  Zhao Zhao nodded and asked: "Well, what do you think Wu Qing should do next?" "This I am stupid. If it were before, I would definitely find a way to regain Waqiao Pass and prevent the Liao army from taking another step south, but now I can't  If you dare to speak nonsense, please tell me." "The art of war is to know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be in danger. If you want to win a battle, you must first understand the enemy's troop deployment, general situation, weapons and equipment, food and grass transportation, and morale.  It is best to carefully observe the information on the time and place. Wu Qing, how well do you know the military situation of Khitan?" "It is impossible for Wu Chong to know anything about it, but he did not dare to say anything at this time.  What? No matter what he said, he would probably look like he was trying to do what he did best.  Zhao Zhao took a piece of paper from his hand, unfolded it and read: "The Khitan soldiers totaled 200,000, and the main attack direction was from Waqiao Pass to Juma River. The Lord of the Liao Dynasty, Yelu Jun, arrived at the front line last night. He thought this was Waqiao.  The reason for the sudden fall of Guan." Wu Chong was glad that he didn't say much. He thought that Yelu Jun was in Youzhou, but he didn't expect that he had already come to the front line.  He didn't even notice it.  But the officials understood it so clearly, really "Although the Liao army broke through Waqiao Pass, its morale was not high. The reason was that the Khitan nobles did not support this war. This battle was the result of Yelu Jun's insistence on going his own way.  , Is there anything we can do about this? And how much do you know about Ye Lujun? " "The officials are stupid and know very little about this." Wu Chong was a little embarrassed.  "It's okay, just get to know it slowly!" Zhao Zhao said: "You have managed the Hebei Road in an orderly manner and the border defense line is also very good. This is good!" Zhao Zhao paused for a moment and said; "My original intention was to supervise the war in Jizhou.  But now it seems that we have to move on. ""The front line is dangerous, and the official's body is worth thousands of dollars, so don't take the risk!" Wu Chong warned carefully. Although it was the emperor's personal expedition, it was still very risky for the emperor to go to the front line in person.  risky.  Back then, few people had the courage that Kou Zhun had to hold Zhenzong's imperial commander hostage and go on a personal expedition.  Zhao Zhao waved his hands and said: "Since the imperial commander is personally conducting the expedition, how can he hide in the rear? I have to go to the front and fight with the soldiers to boost morale. Especially when the Waqiao Pass is missed and the morale of the army is slightly shaken, especially when the military morale is slightly shaken.  So! With so many imperial guards and a loyal and good general like Wu Qing, what do I have to fear?" "Yes!" Wu Chong asked carefully, "But where do you want to go first?  "Zhao Zhao also had some considerations in this plan. Qingzhou is on the edge of the canal, which is convenient for transporting large amounts of materials there.  Wu Chong nodded and said: "??Go and arrange it now!  " Looking at Wu Chong's leaving figure, Zhao Zhao stared at the note just now, his eyes falling on the bottom line for a long time. " Li Cheng!  " "What orders do the officials have?  "Li Cheng, who had just been promoted to the commander of the imperial guards (newly established by Zhao Zhao), was on call and appeared in front of Zhao Zhao immediately. "What's going on?  Want to know more?  "Zhao Zhao pointed to the line of characters and asked softly. Li Cheng stepped forward to look at it and said, "It was also our people who came to Beijing who speculated and analyzed based on clues and clues.  Yelu Jun and Empress Dowager Xiao may not be on good terms. It is said that Yelu Jun did not visit Empress Dowager Xiao even once between the time he ascended the throne and the expedition south.  It is said that Queen Mother Xiao's behavior is still restricted and she may have been placed under house arrest.  " "Is that so?  Zhao Zhao was a little puzzled and said doubtfully: "Judging from the Xianyong Rebellion in the Liao Kingdom, Xiao Guanyin and Yelu Jun cooperated very well. It doesn't seem like there was any rift between them!"  " "Yeah, it seems to be a sudden change, things happened very suddenly!  There are signs that Yelu Jun suddenly raised troops and went south, which may be related to this" Li Cheng hesitated a lot and whispered: "Guan family, several of our spies from the Liao Kingdom have disappeared, and they may have been captured by Yelu Jun.  , just a few days before he sent out troops" "Oh?  "Zhao Zhao was suddenly startled. He seemed to have thought of something. His expression changed instantly. He seemed to be suddenly surprised, and his expression was complicated for a while. Li Cheng could see clearly, and he also had many doubts in his heart. The official and Liao family  There couldn't be any relationship between the Queen Mother and Xiao, right? At the beginning, the officials used many spies lurking in the Liao Kingdom to do something with great difficulty. At the time, he didn't understand why, but from the later results, it seemed that it was for Liao.  Queen Xiao Guanyin. Why did the Guan family do this? Is Xiao Guanyin worth taking such a risk? There seemed to be nothing bad about the civil strife in the Liao Dynasty at that time, but it was not too bad for the Guan family.  Why do we still insist on participating? If there is no political or military purpose, then there is only one possibility. The official family is for someone, and it must be Xiao Guanyin who had a relationship with him in the past few years.  It is possible that there is something between them After seeing the deeds of the Guan family and Empress Dowager Liang in Suizhou, Li Cheng is no longer surprised. If there is really something between the Guan family and Empress Dowager Xiao Li Cheng!  Cheng smiled secretly in his heart, the Guan family is really powerful! No, if this is the case, Yelu Jun suddenly fell out with his mother and suddenly launched a large-scale attack on the Song Dynasty. Is there any connection with the Guan family? Li Cheng said softly: "Really?"  Yes, Yelu Jun mentioned you as an official many times in front of generals and soldiers.  He said he wanted to" At this point, Li Cheng was obviously hesitant and hesitated to speak. Zhao Zhao smiled, knowing that it was definitely not a nice thing to say, and waved his hand: "But it doesn't matter!  " "He said He said he must capture the official alive, he must trample the official under his feet, let let you kneel down beg for mercy!  "The King of Qin has now ruled the world. Saying these words in front of him, even the closest Li Cheng was a little embarrassed to say it, and he hesitated for a long time. "Hmph!  "Zhao Zhao sneered, and suddenly realized that he had figured out a lot of things. If this is the case, many things can be explained. "Xiao Guanyin, the problem was with her, but it was caused by herself. If she hadn't been confused back then,  If he hadn't been so intent on saving her life some time ago that he had exposed clues Yelujun must have known something. The reason for his sudden impulsion to start an army was also clear. Zhao Zhao was a little bit dumbfounded. If he wanted to seriously investigate the situation like this.  , it was actually caused by his romantic debt. As a man, Zhao Zhao felt a little guilty. But now that the situation was over, what else could happen? It was inevitable that there would be a war between Song and Liao.  It's just a matter of time. Yelu Jun is ambitious and covets the Central Plains, and he also aims to regain Yanyun. This is an irreconcilable contradiction, and the result can only be a war on the battlefield.  The battle will be decided with swords and guns. Now because of Xiao Guanyin, Zhao Zhao thought that starting the war early would be somewhat disadvantageous, but now it seems that it may not be a bad thing to unify the Song Dynasty through this battle.  The army in Jingying fought in Jiaozhi not long ago, and the Western Army has also been training in the northwest for several years. They are all experienced and experienced elite troops. Taking advantage of the courage and morale now to go to war directly, the effect may be.  Even better. It just so happened that the Liao Kingdom had just experienced the Jurchen Rebellion and the Yelv Yixin Rebellion. It was not stable internally and its strength had also suffered. In fact, neither Song nor Liao were in their prime.The situation is similar, the strength is basically equal, and there is still no difference.  It is also beneficial to end the war earlier so that we can enter the post-war recovery and development stage and save a few years of time.  As for the chances of winning this battle, Zhao Zhao became more confident after learning the whole story.  Because Yelujun's situation is not as good as his own, his mentality is even worse.  At least the Song Dynasty is now monolithic and is absolutely loyal and supportive to him, but there are many Khitan nobles behind Yelu Jun who are holding him back!  What¡¯s more important is his mentality, eager for quick success, blinded by hatred and anger When he thought of this, Zhao Zhao had an idea in his mind, a plan against Yelujun was already brewing!  Yelu Jun gave himself a big gift at Waqiao Pass, so he had to reciprocate the gift and express his gratitude!  Please support the new book "Zai Fu"!  PS: Please help all book friends, search for the new book "Zaifu" and add it to your bookshelf!  Click to read and vote for recommendation.  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 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 708: Incomprehensible Heart Ties

    There are many coincidences in the world. Zhao Zhao and Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen happened to use the same reign name, and they were both orthodox.  It just so happened that both of them were fighting in person, and their enemies were also powerful countries on the northern grasslands.  If there happens to be a third coincidence and a scene of earthen fort is staged, will it be called an "orthodox" curse?  Zhao Zhao did not allow the results of the Tumubao Incident to appear in the Song Dynasty, but the process was not necessarily impossible!  The war between Song and Liao was still in stalemate. Waqiao Pass fell, and the Song army's border defense line showed omissions, which gave the Khitan army an opportunity to take advantage of. Mozhou and Yingzhou experienced crises one after another, and even the nearby Zhenzhou  Also received threats.  Yelujun was very proud that he had given Zhao Zhao such a heavy blow when he first arrived at the front line, and he didn't know how he would feel now.  At the same time, it also greatly boosted the morale of the Liao army. Although there were still many people who opposed the war, the situation was much better than before.  After the first blow, Yelujun wanted to continue to make breakthroughs, but it was a pity.  The Song Army's resistance was very tenacious, and it was no longer easy to gain anything more.  This is a normal thing.  There is news that the Emperor Zhao Zhao of the Song Dynasty has arrived in Qingzhou, where he is personally conducting the expedition and supervising the battle.  Under this situation, if the Song army did not fight to the death to stop the Khitan army, then the Song Dynasty would really have perished.  Yelu Jun is not in a hurry. Anyway, he has already taken the lead. At least now the Khitan army has entered the territory of the Song Dynasty.  It¡¯s not that the Song army entered the Liao Kingdom and wanted to regain Yanyun, dreaming!  After the front line could no longer achieve a breakthrough, Yelu Jun ordered the army to garrison Waqiao Pass. This breakthrough point on the front line must be maintained.  Hearing that Zhao Zhao had arrived in Qingzhou, Yelu Jun sneered in his heart.  Didn't you say that the imperial commander personally conquered it?  Why don¡¯t you dare to come to Xiongzhou?  Am I waiting for a showdown with you?  Take advantage of this gap.  The Khitan army can rest temporarily.  Yelujun also wanted to take a break.  It¡¯s a pity that he didn¡¯t have this time. Yelutri, the eldest princess of Liao Kingdom, chased him to the front line in person.  "Brother Imperial!" Seeing his sister, Yelu Jun frowned and said, "Terry, what are you doing here, girl? This is not the place for you. Go back quickly. Even if you don't want to go back to Beijing, you can stay here for me.  "Go to Nanjing." Yelutri said displeasedly: "Humph, why are you rushing me away? You just left, and I finally caught up with you and let me go again."  Terry, this is the front line, the war is stalemate, my heart is full of military and national affairs, I don't have time to take care of you, please don't be willful, okay?" Yelu Jun still felt very sorry for his sister.  "Brother, aren't you supervising the war in Nanjing? Why did you come to Yizhou?" Yelutri did not answer and turned to ask questions from other places.  "The war requires it. Even if I tell you, you won't understand. Don't worry about it!" Yelu Tri pouted his mouth and stared at Yelu Jun quietly with his big watery eyes.  He whispered softly: "Is it because of him?" "That's right!" Yelu Jun gradually became a little annoyed and said: "Since it is the imperial commander's personal expedition, let's come to the front line to fight with real swords and guns." "Is it necessary? It must be like this? It must be true.  Are you going to fight?" Yelutri's eyes were so persistent that she really didn't want to see such a situation.  Now that she has grown up, she has become more sensible. Especially after experiencing the "Xianyong Rebellion", she has become more mature.  The possibility with Zhao Zhao is getting smaller and smaller. If this battlefield continues, the last slim hope will disappear.  So she didn't want this to be the case, and was looking forward to some other way to solve the problem.  "Definitely!" Yelu Jun originally answered calmly, but in an instant, his tone suddenly increased and he said coldly: "Terry, don't dream. He only wants the sixteen states of Yanyun. There must be something between Song and Liao."  In the war, your brother and I will definitely fight to the death. There can no longer be any relationship between you and him. Today, you have to choose between him and me, or to be a sinner who abandons his family and treason.  Continue to be the noble princess of Daliao, you choose!" "I don't choose anyone!" Yelutri almost cried on the spot, and his last trace of luck was shattered.  This is a huge contradiction in itself, and there is almost no possibility of them getting together. The only person who can facilitate this is my brother.  But if he doesn't agree, then the matter will never come to fruition again.  No matter how willful she is, she is the princess of Liao after all and must put the interests of the country first.  Having come all the way from Shangjing, my last efforts can be considered as all-out efforts. Now it¡¯s time to give up completely. It¡¯s very painful.  Yelutri held back his tears and whispered: "Okay, there is no need to mention this matter again. ButBrother, can you tell me, what happened between you and your mother? What about treating your mother like that? This is for the sake of a human son."  Is that the right behavior?" I heard my sister mentioning her mother Xiao Guanyin and that incident? Yelujun suddenly became a little uneasy.  But in front of his sister, he didn't want to say anything more, let alone reveal any clues. In the end, he was a little too cruel to her.  "It's nothing? It's just some differences. After the war is over, I will apologize to my mother!" Yelujun tried his best to control his emotions and answered calmly.  "Is it really so? No matter how I ask, the queen mother always keeps silent. If the matter is really as understated as the emperor said, will it come to this?" Yelutri did not give up. In her opinion, the situation was worse than this.  Much more serious.  She didn't notice her brother's emotional changes, and her persistence ignited the "powder keg" in someone's heart.  "Okay, Terry, go back to Beijing, go back immediately!" Yelu Jun's tone was still calm, but the veins on his forehead had popped out, his fists were clenched tightly, and the blood vessels were clearly visible.  If you lift his clothes, you can still see the sweat pouring out of his pores. ? ?Obviously, he is in a rage now!  Yelutri looked at his brother in surprise. With such an expression and reaction, something serious must have happened.  But she didn't dare to ask anymore, her brother looked too scary!  Go back to Beijing!  Yelutri made this decision instantly. It was impossible to get the answer from his brother. Maybe there would be a breakthrough from his mother.  More importantly, she felt that her mother's situation was not suitable for being alone, and Yelutri even worried about her mother's safety.  Yelutri didn¡¯t say another word, even omitting his farewell. He turned around and went out, got on his horse, and set off on his way home, feeling as eager as when he came.  After a while, Yelujun gradually calmed down, but his clothes were completely soaked.  That incident has become a knot in his heart that is difficult to untie, a knot that almost drives him crazy.  He knew this was not good, but he couldn't control it anyway.  ¡°Perhaps only by killing Zhao Zhao personally will my heart feel smooth, and I can let go of my heart and face my mother again.  But it is not easy to kill him. The war at Waqiao Pass is not tense for the time being.  But the Song Army has begun to launch a counterattack, and the situation does not seem optimistic!  Yelujun's mood became more and more anxious!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 709: Qingzhou is Empty

    The Song army's counterattack was very direct. In addition to attacking the Khitan army on the border in the east, fighting also broke out in the Hetao area in the west.  Don¡¯t forget, the northwest is the place where Emperor Zhao Zhao of the Song Dynasty flourished. It has his strongest foundation and the most brave and skilled soldiers of the Western Army.  Zhe Kexing led the main force of Fuzhou, crossed the Yellow River, and directly attacked the Liao Kingdom's Hetao Tiande Army.  The Yellow River has nine bends, but only one is rich. The importance of the Hetao area is self-evident.  In the past, it was a competition between Song, Liao and Xixia, but now it is only a competition between Song and Liao.  Once the Tiande army cannot withstand it, it is self-evident how dangerous it would be if the gateway to the western part of the Liao Kingdom were opened.  This is the shortcoming of Yelu Jun. After the Liao Kingdom experienced the Jurchen Rebellion and the Yelu Yixin Rebellion, its troops were mainly concentrated on the eastern and central lines.  The relative emptiness of the Western Front was an inevitable fact, which gave the Song people an opportunity to take advantage of.  It is impossible to rush for reinforcements from thousands of miles away. Now we can only hope that the Tiande Army can withstand the Song Army's attack and then seek a breakthrough on the eastern front.  After all, Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty, was in the front direction, and the entire Hebei Road to the east was a crucial area for the Song Dynasty.  ¡°Every gain must come with a loss, and Yelu Jun understands this clearly.  However, the Song Army also launched a counterattack on the eastern front, attacking the border passes under the control of the Liao State, as well as Yizhou and Zhuozhou and other places.  Before recovering the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, these two places must be recovered first.  In fact, in the early years of the founding of the Song Dynasty, these places should still be in the hands of the Song army. However, after Liao Shengzong, Queen Mother Chengtian and Song Zhenzong stopped in Chanzhou City, they signed the Chanyuan Alliance, and the boundary line also changed.  changed.  ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT????????? away some of their hometown for no reason.  Because the Song Dynasty's defense against the Liao cavalry was mainly concentrated in the area slightly to the south.  So the past many years.  I have never thought about recovering these two cities.  Even though many years have passed.  But this is definitely a great shame. You must know that Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin was from Zhuozhou.  But now, Zhuozhou is under the control of the Liao Kingdom.  Just imagine, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty was born in an enemy country. How ironic is this?  If this matter is not resolved, it will definitely be extremely embarrassing when the emperor of the Song Dynasty is introduced in the future, but his native place is in the Liao Kingdom.  Years of shame.  Zhao Zhao couldn't bear it and mobilized his army to attack fiercely, hoping to tear apart the Khitan army's defense line.  But what¡¯s strange is that there has been no action at Waqiao Pass, and no counterattack by the Song army has been seen.  Yelujun couldn't help but wonder, what tactics did Zhao Zhao use?  Making a sound in the east and attacking in the west, taking things by surprise?  Or surround Wei and rescue Zhao?  However, regardless of any tactics, one principle must be adhered to, that is, soldiers will block it, and water will cover it.  The war has reached a stalemate.  The Song army's morale was greatly boosted because of the input of several famous generals such as Zhong Shidao and Guo Kui.  Slightly upper hand.  Song and Liao are two countries that are evenly matched. A tug-of-war is normal. It is not easy to determine the winner completely.  However, once it falls into a protracted tug-of-war, the advantage may favor the Song Dynasty.  Huge national power absolutely guarantees logistical support. When a war reaches a certain level, it is all about national power.  " Moreover, the Song Dynasty was mostly on the defensive in wars, and could better cope with crises and be more tolerant.  The Khitan soldiers are good at fighting on horseback, and they are brave but also impulsive. Under such circumstances, they are prone to chaos in their busy schedules.  Zhao Zhao was waiting for such a result, but Yelu Jun did not want such a situation to occur.  Especially after being stimulated by Yelu Tri, Yelu Jun became even more anxious.  A strong hatred for Zhao Zhao arose in his heart again, and he wanted to deal with him as soon as possible to vent his hatred.  A quick victory was Yelujun¡¯s wish.  It would be best to find an opportunity, an opportunity to fight the main force of the Song Dynasty in a field battle.  The Song Dynasty people were tough in infantry combat and city defense, but in field battles on the plains, that was the advantage of the Khitan cavalry.  If we can take this opportunity to find the main force of the Song Dynasty and give a heavy blow, the effect will be very good, and the outcome of the war may also be reversed!  But where to find this opportunity?  Difficult, really difficult!  However, Huang Tian paid off. Yelujun paid close attention to the movements of the Song army and began to gradually discover some clues.  The first one is the discord within the Song Army. Zhao Zhao had just ascended the throne, and his supporters were mainly the Western Army.  Zhao Zhao also took special care of the Western Army. Generals were promoted one after another, and the soldiers were given more rewards.  But for the Hebei Army, the situation is not optimistic.  In particular, Wu Chong, the Xuanfu envoy on Hebei Road in the Song Dynasty, was said to have supported the Zhao Xu brothers, so he was ignored.  Nowadays, Emperor Zhao Zhao of the Song Dynasty is not in harmony. If not for the fear of the power in Wu Chong's hands and the fear of changing generals at the last moment to shake the morale of the army, Zhao Zhao would have removed Wu Chong long ago.  ? ?On the day when he heard that Waqiao Pass was lost, Wu Chong happened to go to Jizhou to meet Zhao Zhao, but the pass was lost.  Zhao Zhao indiscriminately placed the blame on Wu Chong, causing great resentment.  As a result, in recent times, the Hebei Road Army controlled by Wu Kong has been inseparable from Zhao Zhao and the Western Army, and even Zhao Zhao's orders are not carried out very carefully.  Yelujun, who has a keen sense of smell, realized that this was a God-given opportunity that could only come by chance.  Although there will be Khitan nobles behind him who will oppose the war, once they get to the battlefield and really fight, they will obey the orders of the emperor, so that they can be united as one and win every battle.  Zhao Zhao was the emperor of the Song Dynasty. He seemed to have unified all the forces within the Song Dynasty. Hum In Yelujun's opinion, this was just an appearance.  Zhao Zhao's internal situation in the Song Dynasty would not be better than his own. In other words, the Song army was definitely not as united as it is now.  As long as there are gaps, they can be broken through.  ??Look, now the Song armies are fighting on their own, and there is no coordination with each other at all.  Even if they encounter any danger, they don't come to rescue each other.  Just yesterday, two thousand soldiers from Wu Chong's army were devoured by General Yelujie's army from the Liao Kingdom. The nearby army of Guo Kui did not even dispatch.  Unexpectedly, there is such filth within the Song Army!  Yelujun found out the news in his own way, and his heart was filled with a sarcastic sneer.  The discord between the Song troops made Yelujun realize that they could be defeated one by one, but just when he was thinking about how to attack them one by one, an unexpected opportunity appeared.  The Song army attacked along the long national border and attacked many cities. I don¡¯t know what the strategy was, but it was still without any rules.  These are not important. Yelujun no longer cares about the gains and losses of Yicheng!  He discovered a problem, that is, there were only 8,000 people left in Qingzhou, where Emperor Zhao Zhao of the Song Dynasty was located.  The nearest Di Yong's headquarters is three hundred miles away from Qingzhou.  The life and death of an emperor can affect the outcome of a war and the destiny of a country.  For Yelujun, this is an opportunity for revenge!  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 Volume 1 Jiangnan Residence Chapter 710 The Price of Transcendence

    Yelujun was excited. Song Emperor Zhao Zhao was in Qingzhou, but he only had 8,000 guards around him.  Are talented people bold?  I heard that Zhao Zhao had a very elite troop called the "Da Song Blade".  However, the number was only a few thousand, and they could not play a decisive role in the face of the equally powerful Liao cavalry.  Zhao Zhao sent all his people out to launch a full-scale attack on the border. What was the purpose?  Yelujun looked at the map for a long time and heard that Zhao Zhao had made something called a sand table. It could be said that mountains, rivers, cities and cities were listed on it, which was very intuitive.  The Liao Kingdom has been imitating it, but so far, no qualified finished product has been produced. Yelujun can only look at the map.  However, after careful deliberation, Yelujun still discovered its core intention-Zhuozhou!  This is also sad. Zhao Zhao, the hometown of the Zhao royal family in the Song Dynasty, also publicly stated that he wanted to take back this place, which makes sense.  In a hurry, Yelu Jun seemed to have forgotten what was the greatest wish of the people of the Song Dynasty for hundreds of years.  His eyes were completely attracted by Zhao Zheng. There were only eight thousand people left by the emperor of a country.  Do you think it¡¯s safe to visit in Cheongju?  You have underestimated the power of my elite Khitan cavalry!  Yelu Jun immediately mobilized troops and horses, and gathered the most elite cavalry from the Liao Kingdom, including the Pishi Army and the Fifth and Sixth Academy, to form an elite force.  At the same time, the Liao State's military strength on the border began to shrink. Seeing such an opportunity, the Song Army immediately moved forward.  However, no one dared to underestimate the enemy and advance rashly. They cooperated with each other and fought steadily, pushing the de facto border between Song and Liao forward for dozens of miles.  Especially Yizhou has been exposed to the Song army.  This made the soldiers of the Song Dynasty a little excited. The Song Dynasty lost a Waqiao Pass, but in comparison, Yizhou was more valuable.  If it can be taken back, the situation will definitely change.  More and more troops are gathering near Yizhou. Although the Khitan army holds on, they seem to have insufficient strength and are struggling to hold on.  But the Khitan reinforcements have not yet arrived.  On the contrary, there are more and more follow-up troops of the Song Army, and the situation is extremely critical!  Of course there will be no reinforcements. After receiving the military report from Yizhou asking for reinforcements, Yelu Jun tore it into pieces on the spot.  Yizhou may be a key city, but it is no longer important now.  Why is the gain or loss of a city more important than the outcome of a battle?  It¡¯s early September.  Autumn fog begins to cover the plain south of Yanshan Mountain.  It was on such a night that 30,000 elite Liao cavalry set out, and their goal was Qingzhou.  At the same time, at least 100,000 troops were making follow-up preparations to march south along the direction of Waqiao Pass.  The fog became an excellent cover, greatly reducing the range of activities and reconnaissance effect of the Song Army's detective horses.  Initially, no movements of the Liao cavalry were detected at all.  It wasn¡¯t until they broke through Waqiao Pass and passed the defense line outside Xiongzhou that Tan Ma noticed it.  It's just that the size and movement of the Khitan army are still unclear. What's even worse is that there is a problem with the message transmission.  Fireworks communication will definitely not work. It is quite troublesome to rush back in time to report the news in the thick fog.  What¡¯s worse is that the Song Dynasty¡¯s scouts misjudged the direction.  They thought that the Khitans were heading south to Mozhou.  But when the Mozhou garrison received the news, they discovered that the Khitan army had disappeared again.  The general stationed in Mo was called He Mingxiang, a general under Wu Chong, but in fact, when Wen Yanbo took control of Hebei Road, he had already worshiped Wen Xianggong.  Since the fall of Waqiao Pass, Mozhou has been under a lot of pressure. He Mingxiang has been doing his best and being very careful.  The fall of Xiongzhou was a big blow to morale, especially for the official family, which was really embarrassing.  As the actual direct descendant of the official family.  He Mingxiang worked extremely hard and kept Mozhou tightly guarded, leaving no chance for the Khitans.  After receiving the summons today, he was also ready to prepare, but the Liao cavalry suddenly disappeared.  Where to go?  Did you go around Mozhou and Dayingzhou?  At the time of suspicion.  He Mingxiang received the news that the Khitan army suddenly changed its direction to the east, and there was no trace of it in the heavy fog. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? .  Qingzhou, that is the direction of Qingzhou, where the official family is.  If something goes wrong, the sky of the Song Dynasty will collapse!  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Yelu Jun galloped on his horse, the mist had wet his hair, and even the skirt of his clothes was starting to get a little damp. Even if he was in a hurry and all the bones in his body were about to fall apart, he didn¡¯tWife's complaints.  On the contrary, it is excitement, unprecedented excitement.  "Half of their plan to raid Qingzhou has been completed."  It was a God-given opportunity. The heavy fog gave them shelter, making the action more secretive. They were already very close to Qingzhou, and Zhao Zhao was there.  Yelujun should not personally participate in late-night sneak attacks on enemy countries and fight deep inside the country, nor should he be implicated in such matters.  But no matter how his ministers persuaded him, Yelu Jun refused to listen and must lead his army south personally.  Because of Zhao Zhao, they can fight head-on under Qingzhou City.  What's even more rare is that you can have the opportunity to defeat him, ravage him, take crazy revenge, and make him kneel in front of you and beg for mercy.  This is what Yelujun dreams of, how can he give up so easily?  Especially during such a fragile psychological period.  Ever since, a strange scene occurred.  An emperor went on a personal expedition, leading an elite force deep into the enemy's territory, risking his life alone, for the sake of another emperor.  Although some ministers emphasized that doing so was dangerous, Yelujun didn't care.  From the perspective of facts and plans, there was no danger at all, and he did not want to give up an opportunity to confront Zhao Zhao head-on.  An opportunity to completely trample him under his feet, completely vent his anger and humiliate him.  In fact, he has another plan in his heart. If this thing succeeds, what will it mean?  The Lord of Liao personally captured the Song Emperor, and he will also write a special note in the history books in the future.  He Yelu Jun will surpass his ancestors, father, and even Emperor Shengzong. The period of Yelu Longxu's reign is unintentionally the most powerful period of the Liao Kingdom.  Emperor Shengzong has also become a monument in the history of the Liao Kingdom. Yelu Jun has always been pretentious and has a huge ambition in his heart, which is to surpass Emperor Shengzong.  This is the reason why he is so interested and persistent in drinking horses from the Yellow River.  At that time, the Empress Dowager Chengtian and Emperor Shengzong were blocked in Chanzhou and failed to cross the river.  "As for myself, as long as I can lead the Khitan army across the Yellow River, I can erect a new monument.  Yelu Longxu is the imperial commander, so he must do the same. This is the price that must be paid for transcendence!  Now, with such an excellent opportunity before him, how could Yelujun give up so easily?

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 711, Three Days

    In the early morning of autumn, the red sun appears and disappears in the mist.  On the canal outside Qingzhou City, ships came and went, carrying grain, grass and ordnance.  The management of the Yellow River has been quite effective, especially after the fall of Xixia, large-scale afforestation activities have begun in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.  Especially in the Loess Plateau, vegetation restoration and soil and water conservation are being stepped up without the damage caused by war.  Floods in the Yellow River have reduced, and the original canals on the Hebei Road Plain are no longer seriously affected by sediment, and have begun to recover in the past two years.  It would be no problem for a flat-bottomed boat with a shallower draft to travel unimpeded. If not, the logistics of transporting grain and fodder in this battle against the Liao Kingdom would be difficult enough.  Lai San used to be a boatman. Two years ago, the Yellow River flooded. He dragged his family and his family out to beg for a living. They were homeless and lived a very miserable life.  At that time, he was still the minister of the Ministry of Industry. After managing the Yellow River, he could finally return to his hometown.  Prime Minister Wen ordered the states and counties to allocate dozens of acres of land to the people, and several brothers, father, wife and children of the family farmed it.  Because of his good water properties, Laizan ran a boat in those days. When he saw that the canal was open again, he returned to his old business, hoping to earn more money to support his family.  Especially since the official expedition to the Liao Kingdom this time was transporting a large amount of grain and grass, the boatmen like them were also extremely busy.  But no one felt it was hard, let alone complained. All their happy life now was given by the official Zhao Zhao, and a person should know how to repay kindness.  They have also heard that there are no floods on Hebei Road now, and the biggest disaster is the Khitan people.  As long as the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures are recaptured, future troubles will never come, in order to repay the favor.  For a stable life for future generations.  It's all worth it.  After dawn.  After unloading, the ship is preparing to leave and return south to continue transporting grain and grass.  But as soon as the ship left the dock, Laizo noticed that the ship was shaking continuously.  But there was obviously no wind. Even if it was an empty boat, it wouldn't be shaking so much. That's why Immediately afterwards, Laizan found that the water surface was also shaking, first there were circles of ripples, although they were waves.  Not the wind.  It's the earth Laizan finally discovered that the whole earth was shaking slightly. Is it an earthquake?  In the past few years, there have been several earthquakes in Hebei Road, and similar situations have also occurred. Lai San has seen it before.  Could it be another earthquake?  I still remember that after the earthquake, mourning flooded the land, and it was Wu Chong, the current Xuanfu envoy, who came to provide relief.  Now that we are just living a good life, there must be no earthquake disasters again, Laizo prayed silently in his heart.  But he found that the ripples on the water were becoming more and more obvious.  Obviously the shaking became more violent. Could it be a major earthquake?  its not right.  How could an earthquake last so long?  Lai San was very confused. He suddenly heard a shout from his companion. He turned around and looked through the gradually dispersing thick fog. He saw a huge cloud of smoke and dust in the distance, advancing rapidly like a flood, gradually heading towards Qingzhou City.     what happened?  After a while, someone finally saw the doorway. They were cavalry, and they were cavalry from a large group.  Only a large number of war horses running fast can create such a strong vibration.  In the midst of astonishment, these cavalrymen had already approached Qingzhou City, and the rolling murderous aura was overwhelming. For a moment, Lai San felt like he was suffocating.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ The Khitan army suddenly came to Qingzhou City, and the Song army was unexpected.  The fog covered its traces, and by the time it was discovered, any other action was meaningless. The only option was to close the city gates and defend against the enemy.  The guard general of Qingzhou named Luo Jiancheng was shocked when he discovered this situation.  For no other reason than because the emperor of the Song Dynasty's banner was flying at the top of Qingzhou City, and there were only 8,000 defenders in Qingzhou City.  Looking up, there were at least 30,000 Khitan cavalry outside the city, with a huge disparity in strength.  Luo Jiancheng was also mature and prudent. He was not panicked at first, but he was inevitably nervous.  He immediately ordered people to close the city gate and pile stones behind it to seal the city gate tightly.  It¡¯s just eight thousand people guarding a city. Facing almost four times the number of troops, it¡¯s too difficult to defend the city.  For them, eight thousand men were required to hold the four walls.  But for the Khitans, they only needed to concentrate their forces and fight one side, or even just break through one point and they were done.  Once the city is destroyed, what will be the consequences?  Luo Jiancheng did not dare to think too much about the possibility of the sky falling and the earth falling. He immediately sent an order to the Qingzhou government to mobilize all the strong men in the city to fight on the city wall. Even the only son in the family must obey the order. Now he must do it at all costs.  Ensure the safety of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.  This can be regarded as adding a little more self-confidence to the people and soldiers. The most fearful thing is to be afraid before fighting.  It's just that Qingzhou is not the city closest to the border after all. All aspects of combat preparations are not very sufficient, and the psychological preparation is insufficient. It seems really hasty.  The men who have been recruited are rushing to the top of the city.The Dan army launched an attack. Luo Jian originally planned to take time to see Emperor Zhao Zhao, but now he couldn't get away at all.  The Khitan people's attack was very fierce. In half an hour, all the Song troops outside Qingzhou had been cleared, and they launched a tentative attack on the city head.  The Khitan people probably did this because they wanted to take advantage of the sudden attack and panic the Song army so that they could be caught off guard.  The result was a failure. Although the Song army blocked the first wave of Khitan attacks.  But in just half an hour, hundreds of corpses had been dumped on the city wall.  The Khitans are retreating now. They must be resting, cutting down trees, and preparing siege equipment. The real threatening formal attack has not yet begun. I wonder how many people will be killed by then?  Whether it can withstand the impact of the Khitan army.  It¡¯s a lot of pressure!  Luo Jiancheng breathed a sigh of relief and was about to take the time to see the emperor Zhao Zhao, but when he turned around, he saw that the officials had already walked to the top of the city to express condolences to the injured soldiers.  "General, you will see the official at the end!" "General Luo, there is no need to be polite. What's the situation now?" After all, he is worthy of being the king of a country. Although the situation is critical, Zhao Zhao is extremely calm and does not panic at all.  "The Khitan troops are about 30,000, all of them elite. The general has already recruited civilians to help garrison in the city." Luo Jiancheng spoke concisely and comprehensively, basically explaining the situation clearly.  The size of the Qingzhou garrison and the defensive situation are well known and need not be repeated.  "Do you know who the enemy's general is?" Zhao Zhao's face was expressionless, but he was very interested in who the enemy's general was.  "We don't know yet!" Zhao Zhao ordered: "Find a way to clarify this matter for me." "Yes!" Zhao Zhao turned around and left. Luo Jiancheng whispered: "The officials will wait a moment, there will be some  I don¡¯t know whether to say this or not.¡± ¡°Say!¡± Walking to a quiet place under the city tower, Luo Jiancai said: ¡°Your Majesty, Qingzhou¡¯s troops are not strong enough, and the Khitan people are coming fiercely.  Can you move forward first? I have the elite guards of the Great Song Dynasty under my command. I am leading the Qingzhou garrison to escort the Guan family out." Zhao Zhao frowned and said, "Does General Luo have no confidence in himself or me?  "Confidence?" "I don't dare!" Luo Jiancheng bowed and said: "I and the soldiers of Qingzhou will fight to the death to protect the safety of the officials. But after all, the strength of the troops is very different, and Qingzhou does not have high walls and deep pools. I am worried.  If something goes wrong The government is committed to maintaining the country of the Song Dynasty, and there must be no mistakes." Zhao Zhao asked, "But the question is, can you guarantee that I can escape safely?" Luo Jiancheng was speechless!  "Staying in Qingzhou, there is still a city wall that can resist the Liao army, but if we leave the city The swordsmen of the Song Dynasty are indeed elite, and your Qingzhou army of Luo Jiancheng will also fight to the death. But on the plain outside the city, there may be Khitan  The opponent of the cavalry? The opponent's strength is several times that of ours, and they are better at cavalry combat. How difficult is it to escape from them in the field? " Luo Jiancheng was stunned. He was too anxious just now. Khitan  People suddenly came to kill, and Qingzhou City was in danger.  In this situation, even though he was usually calm and resourceful, it was difficult for him to remain calm.  After all, it is related to the emperor's safety and the national destiny of the Song Dynasty.  Hearing what Zhao Zhao said at this moment, he quickly came to his senses. He was really not thinking clearly in the panic. Breaking out was the real danger, and it was easier for officials to make mistakes.  That means he is a sinner who will never recover and will be a sinner for the ages.  "General Luo, don't mention the breakout again. What will happen to the soldiers and civilians of Qingzhou after I leave? Are we going to give up on them?" Zhao Zhao said in a deep voice: "Once the idea of ????breaking out is revealed, the confidence of the soldiers and civilians will be completely lost.  It is really dangerous. You should know how important this battle is to the Song Dynasty. The national prestige and morale that was finally raised cannot be wasted because of this. " "Yes, I obeyed the order, and I have tried my best to defend Qingzhou City." Luo Jiancheng felt.  The pressure on my shoulders is heavier, but it¡¯s just as meaningful.  Zhao Zhao glanced at Luo Jiancheng approvingly and said earnestly: "General Luo, the reason why I came to Qingzhou is actually because of your loyalty and bravery. Although the Khitan people are coming menacingly, I believe you can withstand it. Three days.  , you only need to withstand me for three days, you will be a hero of the Song Dynasty, I will decree to make you a loyal and brave prince, and you will be hereditary and retire with the country." Luo Jiancheng knelt down in front of Zhao Zhao and kowtowed.  : "I will do my duty faithfully, defend Qingzhou to the death, and defend His Majesty to the death!" "Okay, I believe you can do it!" After Zhao Zhao finished speaking, he turned and left. Luo Jiancheng was surprised, but felt heavy.  It is difficult to hold on for three days, but you have to do it no matter what.  Three days, why three days?  Luo JianchengThis question suddenly occurred to me.  All the elite legions of the Song Army went into battle, at least three hundred miles away.  Although there are garrisons in nearby Mozhou and Yingzhou, they are not large in number. Even if they are willing to rescue, they may not have a substantial effect.  Even after three days, will the reinforcements be able to come back?  By the way, the officials have always been prudent and experienced in fighting in the northwest. Why were they so reckless this time and sent all the generals to attack?  No, three days Thinking of the three-day appointment with the official family, Luo Jiancheng showed a faint smile on his lips. He seemed to understand something.  Please support the new book "Zai Fu"!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 712: Fierce Battle of Life and Death

    For decades, the fiercest battle between Song and Liao took place under Qingzhou City.  The Khitan cavalry suddenly arrived, catching the Song army off guard. Fortunately, they reacted quickly and did not cause disastrous consequences.  Because it was a surprise attack and mainly based on cavalry, the Liao army did not carry heavy offensive equipment.  However, the craftsmen accompanied the army. Since occupying the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, the Khitan people have accumulated considerable experience in city offensive and defensive warfare.  Among the large number of Han people in Yanyun area, there are many skilled craftsmen.  Time is precious, and the Khitans know this better than anyone else. The emperor of the Song Dynasty is in Qingzhou City.  Now that the news is spreading everywhere, the various ministries of the Song Dynasty will definitely return reinforcements as soon as possible. If the battle cannot be ended before the Song army comes back and the emperor of the Song Dynasty is captured, everything will be in vain.  Therefore, the most important thing in the first two attacks was to clear the outskirts of Qingzhou. Feather arrows could kill the effective strength of the Song Army's guards with light weapons and undermine the Song Army's confidence.  At the same time, the craftsmen of Liao State immediately started making instruments. At noon that day, the first batch of instruments was freshly produced.  The speed is so fast that people can't help but be amazed. It shows how desperate the Khitan people were in order to capture the emperor of the Song Dynasty.  Of course, it was also inseparable from the urging of Liao Lord Yelu Jun. The two emperors met on a narrow road in Qingzhou and had to fight to the death.  All Khitan soldiers know that in this battle they can only win, not lose.  They have penetrated deep into the Song Dynasty. If they were alone, it would not matter even if the entire army was annihilated.  But the Lord of Liao personally led his army south, so he had to be careful.  Once the raid fails and the Song army counterattacks, Yelu Jun may be in danger, and the risk is equally high.  Speaking carefully, the situations in Song and Liao were very similar.  The emperors of both countries were very young and had just ascended the throne.  The heirs were both young children, and they were both in the same danger at the moment.  There is only victory or defeat in this battle, and it is difficult to have a draw. Therefore, one of them is destined to be proud of the world, while the other is defeated and sinks.  Even losing his life.  Then the corresponding result will be that one of the two countries will be strong and the other will be in decline.  The fate of the two young emperors, the fate of the two countries, and the general trend of the world in the East are all determined by this battle, under the Qingzhou City.  Which direction will the traces of history draw?  The first day passed. The Khitans attacked fiercely, but because they only started to invest siege equipment at noon, the attack effect was not very good.  It can basically be said that they returned without success, but it did put great pressure on the soldiers of the Song Army.  After withdrawing his troops, Yelu Jun looked at Qingzhou City in the night.  He smiled faintly and remained silent.  It's not surprising that we couldn't capture the city on the first day, it's to be expected.  On the contrary, judging from the tenacious resistance of the Song army, it can at least be concluded that Zhao Zhao is in the city.  As long as people are around, it¡¯s better to catch a turtle in an urn.  Isn't it easy to beat a dog with a closed door?  The key is time, and the focus is tomorrow and the next two days.  If Qingzhou City still cannot be captured in three days, they must evacuate.  Otherwise, they may be surrounded by the Song army, and their security will be greatly threatened.  If the troops arranged later can keep up immediately, they will be fully capable of fighting the Song army.  Is it really appropriate to have a decisive battle so early?  Although Yelujun had been looking forward to such a day, when it actually happened, he couldn't help but feel timid.  This is a very objective fact.  If the decisive battle took place within the Liao Kingdom, he might be more confident.  But Qingzhou was a city deep inside the territory of the Song Dynasty. The Khitan army was forced to go on an expedition, and the pressure on logistics and supply was considerable.  The Song army fought on the mainland.  Supply in all aspects is undoubtedly more convenient.  Qingzhou happened to be on the edge of the canal, and grain and grass supplies could be transported continuously through the canal.  The Khitan army was working hard on an expedition, and the Song army was waiting for work, so it was definitely more advantageous.  Therefore, Yelujun hopes that he can quickly resolve the battle himself within three days.  Make a name for yourself, achieve unprecedented feats, and then retreat.  The subsequent Liao army only needs to be a support.  It was also three days, but it was extremely long for Luo Jiancheng.  It is self-evident how stressful it is for eight thousand soldiers to guard a city, the emperor, and the national destiny of the Song Dynasty.  He has told all the soldiers that reinforcements are on the way, and they only need to delay the Khitan army's attack to win.  Although the official seemed to have something behind his words, he didn't dare to take any chances, let alone be careless, and make fun of the emperor's safety. That would be a serious crime that would destroy the nine tribes and would be infamous for thousands of years.  I got through it on the first day, and the situation was pretty good for the first half of the day.  In the second half of the day, the Khitans began to invest in siege equipment, which put heavy pressure on the city defense.  ??????????????????????????????????????????  Fortunately, the soldiers fought bravely to kill the enemy and did not let the Khitan people advance a step.  But the price is also very high, just one afternoon,More than five hundred soldiers and civilians were killed, and nearly a thousand were injured.  This is just the beginning. The battles tomorrow and the day after tomorrow will be the most tragic. If we continue at this pace, how can we hold on?  Especially the civilian husband, although he has seen war, this is the first time he has participated in it.  Inexperienced, unable to execute orders in a timely manner, not in an appropriate position, and especially not good at self-protection, civilian husbands were killed at twice the rate of soldiers on the first day.  Some of the timid ones were frightened directly. Luo Jiancheng had no choice but to kill a few cowards and suppress them with blades and blood to inspire the blood and courage of the people.  And told them that reinforcements were coming soon.  In addition, the emperor was in the city, and Zhao Zhao himself came to the city in person to boost morale, so no tragedy occurred.  At night, the autumn wind whistled through the city, and Luo Jiancheng didn't dare to close his eyes.  There were soldiers patrolling the city constantly, fearing a sneak attack by the Khitans. If anything went wrong, it would be doomed.  Fortunately, he was cautious, and two Khitan teams did sneak up in the middle of the night, intending to climb the city wall.  As a result, he was discovered by them and shot down below the city.  At this time, Lord Yelu Jun of the Liao Dynasty was leading his army to stand ready in the distance, waiting for the sneak attack soldiers to open the city gate.  It¡¯s a pity that it failed!  With the white fish belly rising in the east, the battle began again the next day. The first ray of rising sun accompanied by the Khitan ladder rushed to the top of Qingzhou City.  Luo Jiancheng immediately ordered the prepared kerosene to be poured down and lit immediately.  Although the fresh wet wooden ladder is not flammable, it cannot withstand a large amount of fire and oil raining down from the sky. At least the Khitan soldiers retreated after trying it once, and their arrogance was greatly affected.  The biggest advantage of the Song Army is that it is well prepared. Qingzhou is on the edge of the canal and was determined from the beginning to be the distribution center for frontline strategic materials.  There is enough kerosene, rolling wood, stones, swords and arrowheads stored here, and now they are used at all costs and based on the principle of waste.  It has to be said that Yelujun chose the wrong place for the decisive battle.  But if you think about it carefully, this is not something he can actively choose.  Seeing a layer of fire oil floating on the moat, Yelu Jun helplessly shouted gold, and the first wave of Khitan attacks was suspended.  Let the running water of the canal dilute the fire oil in the moat first, otherwise as soon as the Song people get close and throw a flame, many soldiers will be burned to death and the confidence of the soldiers will be damaged.  Taking advantage of this moment, the Song army on the top of the city also took a breather.  Treat the injured soldiers, quickly replenish weapons, and fight to the end with the Khitans.  Zhao Zhao was not afraid of danger and came to the city in person to inspect and encourage the soldiers to fight.  If the emperor of the Song Dynasty did not go to the front line and take the lead, how could he command a personal expedition?  Standing at the top of the city, Zhao Zhao was slightly disappointed when he saw that there were only 30,000 to 50,000 Khitan troops outside the city.  However, when he learned that the coach was Emperor Yelu Jun of the Liao Kingdom, Zhao Zhao immediately felt overwhelmed with gratitude. After all, Yelu Jun was too polite and came to the door in person for such a great gift to him.     Not bad!  If it were just like this, the result would be pretty good, but Zhao Zhao always felt a little regretful that Yelujun's fish seemed a little too small.  Beginning at noon, the Khitans began to launch attacks continuously. They had a large number of troops and could fight in turns and launch attacks without interruption.  The Song army could only resist tenaciously and paid a heavy price in casualties. On several occasions, they almost couldn't hold on.  Fortunately, because the official Zhao Zhao personally commanded from the city tower, the morale of the Song army was greatly boosted, and it should have been able to withstand the Khitan attack.  When the sun set and the Khitan people shouted gold and retreated their troops, Luo Jiancheng fell to the ground and could hardly stand up.  Sweat had soaked his clothes countless times, and his body and face were covered with sticky plasma. He was also hit by an arrow in his shoulder. He hastily pulled out the arrowhead, rolled some medicine on it, and began to direct the battle again.  There are many soldiers of the Song Army like this. At the top of Qingzhou City, it is almost impossible to find any soldiers without any injuries.  Today's death directly exceeded 2,000 people. Almost half of the troops were lost in two days. The battle was so brutal.  What is really worrying is tomorrow. Although the Khitan casualties are not small, their numbers are large and they can survive.  But the Song army was different. With almost half of its troops missing, it would be difficult to tightly guard the entire city.  If they don't break through today, tomorrow will be their last chance. The Khitans will definitely risk their lives.  Fortunately, they still have the last reserve team. Zhao Zhao deliberately left a thousand Song Dynasty swordsmen without going into the battle. Now that they are participating as a new force, they can somewhat alleviate the urgent need of insufficient troops.  In Qingzhou City, all the people of the Song Dynasty were united and prepared to fight the Khitans to the end.  When the sun rose on the third day, the Khitan people attacked again like a tide.  Zhao Zhao stood at the top of the city, looking at the menacing Liao soldiers, and couldn't help but smile coldly.  justA Liao soldier climbed up to the top of the city. Zhao Zhao went up and stabbed him.  The time is almost here, today is the time to decide the winner.  Yelujun, don't worry, I have a big gift for you and I have been preparing it for you for a long time!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 713: Brilliant Fireworks

    Three days were also a great torment and test for He Mingxiang of Mozhou.  After discovering that the Liao cavalry was heading towards Qingzhou, he became very anxious, but he did not have many troops under his command, so dividing the troops for rescue was a drop in the bucket and would not have much effect.  The situation was already very bad, and he didn¡¯t dare to cause any problems in Mozhou¡¯s defense, so he immediately passed the news on to the generals leading the troops, and also contacted the generals in nearby states and counties. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT out of luck, there was another Khitan army heading south that afternoon, with a strength of almost 100,000.  (Actually not, 70,000 to 80,000) The Khitans actually sent such a large army south. Are they bound to capture Qingzhou?  When he thought about where the official family was, He Mingxiang was not only frightened but also horrified.  If this is the case, even if all the troops from several nearby states and counties are gathered together, they will not be able to stop the Khitan cavalry at all.  For him, there is no point in rescuing Qingzhou. Holding Mozhou and delaying the progress of the Khitans is the greatest success.  The Liao general who led this army was Yelujie, a remote clan member of the Khitan royal family with considerable military talent.  After the Xianyong Rebellion, Yelu Jun focused on promoting and cultivating new people.  Although he had suffered a defeat at the hands of the Song Army a few days ago, this did not affect Yelu Jun's trust in him. The task of commanding the follow-up troops of the Liao Kingdom fell on him.  Yelu Jun's biggest responsibility is actually to ensure that the way back is clear. The Lord of Liao led an army of 30,000 to raid Qingzhou. If something went wrong, the consequences would be disastrous.  So if the raid fails.  At least ensure a smooth path for retreat.  Think about it in the long term.     to be honest.  Yelujie was helpless with this arrangement made by the Lord of Liao.  How can a dignified emperor of a country personally lead his troops as the vanguard and launch an assault?  Obviously, it is more appropriate to go to Qingzhou alone. However, he is the emperor and insists on his own opinion. As a minister, he can only obey the edict and then worry about the huge risks.  The top priority right now is to conquer Mozhou.  It ensured that the army could successfully withdraw from Qingzhou via Mozhou and Waqiao Pass to the mainland of Liao Kingdom.  Of the three places in Guannan, Xiongzhou, that is, Waqiao Pass, is the strongest and the most difficult to capture. It is now under their control.  In the eyes of the Khitans, Mozhou is easier to defeat.  Especially since it is relatively close to Waqiao Pass, they also brought many siege weapons.  But Yelujie was wrong. He thought he could get the city at his fingertips, but he paid a heavy price.  Mozhou defender He Mingxiang defended desperately and faced the Khitan attack.  Not the slightest fear.  In two days, he withstood the Khitan's crazy attack for two days.  As for the cost.  Mozhou's 10,000 defenders, including at least 5,000 young men who helped defend the city, were almost completely wiped out.  The city walls and land of Mozhou have been dyed blood red. They used their last strength and finally lost the city.  The remaining soldiers were unwilling to give in and started fighting in the streets with the Khitan people, fighting to the death.  In the end, as long as the men who could afford the knife all fell into a pool of blood.  He Mingxiang also died on the battlefield. Even after he died, his eyes were still wide open, holding a knife in his hand, as if he was going all in to kill the enemy.  Even the Khitan people who entered the city were quite moved when they saw this scene.  Even though he is an enemy, he is definitely a hero and a person worthy of respect.  Nearly 80,000 elite troops from the Liao Kingdom were blocked for two days under the small city of Mozhou. This was simply an unimaginable shame.  After the order, the Khitan people were very angry. They could not imagine that the Song army could be so persevering, which gave them such a big shock and impact.  The Liao army suffered heavy casualties and was very angry. Some people even proposed massacre of the city in revenge.  Yelujie didn¡¯t do this, not that he was very kind, but because he had no extra time to waste.  The surviving people in Mozhou City also had red eyes.  He believed that if he dared to issue an order to massacre the city, these unarmed people would put up a desperate resistance and still inflict a heavy blow to the Khitans.  The longer the delay, the Song army from Yingzhou will come to stop them. Even if the number is small, it can still slow down their journey.  After experiencing the Battle of Mozhou, Yelujie believed that the Song Army would risk their lives even if they knew they would fail.  This time, he finally witnessed the courage and backbone of the people of the Southern Dynasties.  The Lord of Liao was still in Qingzhou and didn¡¯t know what the situation was, so he didn¡¯t dare to delay.  After leaving a part of the army to defend Mozhou, they immediately rushed to aid Qingzhou.  ¡­ ¡­ Yelujun¡¯s situation was not good either. Two consecutive days of attacks failed, and the resistance of the Song Dynasty people was too tenacious.  Although he knew the reason very well and felt it was reasonable, he still felt furious.  A dream thing is right in front of you, but it is just out of reach across a city wall. It really makes people feel itchy and almost crazy.  ? ?? They have launched a fierce attack at all costs. The number of casualties among the Khitan warriors has almost exceeded 10,000. The mood of the soldiers is not very good either. Having confidence frustrated is a very bad problem.  Tomorrow is the deadline. If Qingzhou City cannot be captured tomorrow, we must retreat.  Song troops from all walks of life must have received the news and rushed back to escort them. They will definitely run to the death. If they are delayed by then, it will be a very bad situation.  Yelujun wants revenge, wants to become famous in one battle, and set an example in history, but the premise of all this is to survive, and life must be cherished.  On the third day, can we capture it?  The Khitan people suffered such heavy casualties, and the Song army's casualties must also be large. Their troops were not large.  Tomorrow's defense will definitely not be as strong as the previous two days. This is their chance, their last chance to break the city.  Yelu Jun was still a little nervous at first, but he didn't expect that at dawn, Yelu Jie led his army to arrive.  With the joining of a large number of new troops, Yelu Jun was very excited, and there was hope of breaking the city.  ¡°Isn¡¯t this the beginning of tragedy?  Before dawn, Yelu Jun launched an attack on Qingzhou City.  The city still resisted tenaciously, but it also paid an extremely heavy price.  Luo Jiancheng could no longer withstand it. If Zhao Zhao hadn't been behind him, the soldiers held on with their last bit of courage, and they might have conquered Qingzhou.  The city wall of Qingzhou was already crumbling. After repelling an attack, the Song army at the top of the city was surprised to find that the Khitan army under the city was growing exponentially, numbering at least more than 100,000.  This is a horrifying fact, but Zhao Zhao was extremely excited after witnessing everything, and Yelu Jun indeed gave him a big gift.  Zhao Zhao gave the order, and Li Cheng hurried away immediately, followed by a crackling sound, and colorful fireworks rose over Qingzhou!  The dazzling light even overshadowed the morning star. The fighting soldiers of the Song and Liao armies stared at this scene with their eyes wide open.  "Soldiers, hold on for a moment. Reinforcements will arrive soon. We will destroy the enemy Khitan and recover Yanyun today!" Zhao Zhao stood at the top of the city and shouted, boosting the morale of the soldiers.  The brilliance and thunderous sound of the fireworks were also great encouragement, and the morale of the Song army was greatly boosted for a while.  The situation in the Liao Kingdom was not very good. They did not know what kind of magical thing this was. They were quite surprised when they saw the flashing light.  Especially in such an age where people believe in gods, it is very shocking.  The sound of the fireworks was also loud, the horses were frightened, and the scene was a bit chaotic.  ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but when the colorful lights shone on my face, Yelujun felt intense uneasiness.  Soon, the anxiety was confirmed.  The Song Army's catapults, which had been dormant for a long time, began to fire again.  Yelu Jun didn't pay attention. It was not difficult to attack the city with only a few casualties.  But something unexpected happened. The rocks thrown out by the Song army exploded in the sky and among the Liao army crowd.  A heat wave hit the face, and countless iron filings, steel balls, and even stones broke apart, hitting the Khitan soldiers and horses, or directly shooting into the body.  The Khitan people wailed, mixed with huge explosions, and the city of Qingzhou was in chaos.  ¡­ Forty miles outside Qingzhou City, at the edge of a hidden dense forest, Shi Jianfei was pacing back and forth, very anxious.  It was already the third day. Although the officials had orders not to attack until the fireworks started, he was still a little uneasy.  He wanted to lead his troops to attack several times, but in the end he resisted. However, he quietly dealt with the Khitan's probing horses and gradually moved forward.  He is praying, praying that Qingzhou will be safe and sound, praying that the fireworks will appear as soon as possible.  He didn't know what to say about this arrangement by the officials. From a military point of view, it was indeed an excellent tactic to lure the enemy. The emperor of a country had enough temptation.  The Khitans were indeed fooled, and this is the best proof.  But the problem is that it is too dangerous, leaving only 8,000 people to face the attack of unknown Khitan people.  This move was indeed too dangerous, but the officials insisted that they had to take the risk in order to lure the Liao army into a decisive battle as soon as possible.  It is really admirable for officials to have such courage.  But it is precisely because of such a good emperor that the resurgence of the Song Dynasty is just around the corner, so there can be no surprises.  Shi Jianfei was very nervous, and Di Yong was equally nervous. He knew exactly what this battle meant.  This time is the battle for the rise of the Song Dynasty, which also has the same meaning for the Di family. Out of various considerations to protect Zhao Zhao, the information about Di Qing's life has not been announced, and a generation of heroes can only be a living dead.  It is indeed a pity that he cannot go to the battlefield, but his father is old after all. Di Yong feels that this responsibility, as well as the prowess and glory of the family, should be borne by him as his son.  However, before leaving, the most important thing my father told me was not to achieve great military exploits, but to protect the safety of the official family.  &nbsp; Having been silently guarding for more than 20 years, now that this task has been passed on to him, Di Yong only feels a lot of pressure.  The official family is now in Qingzhou, attracting the Liao army, but it is also full of dangers.  Di Yong, who kept his father's instructions in mind, wanted to rush forward, but it was hard to disobey the emperor's orders, and he was even more afraid of ruining the official's plan, so he could only run around in a hurry.  It¡¯s already the third day, and the agreed time is within three days.  Di Yong has already begun to gather his troops. After the sun rises, no matter whether the officials send a signal or not, he will mobilize his troops, even if it means disobeying the imperial edict. This is really too painful!  But no need. While arranging the troops and horses, a deputy general shouted: "General, look!" Di Yong turned around and saw bright fireworks in the sky in the distance, and then there was a faint roar, and the heaven and earth shook.  !  (To be continued)

 Volume One, Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 714: Battle, Victory

    At the foot of Qingzhou City, Yelu Jun was completely confused!  He couldn¡¯t understand, what were those black things thrown by the Song Army¡¯s catapults?  Some of them seemed to be on fire, but they were completely different from the fireballs usually used on the battlefield, and their lethality was extremely different.  If it were just stones and fireballs, it would only kill or burn a few people to death.  But when this thing explodes, the iron filings and steel balls flying out are small things, but they are very lethal.  Even a sudden flash of fire can tear a man and a horse apart in an instant, and the scorching air waves can be felt from a distance.  The huge explosion frightened the horses and made the scene chaotic.  What's more important is the morale of the military. The Khitan generals are filled with surprise and inexplicable fear. They don't know what kind of weapon it is. They only know that contact or proximity will result in death.  Unknown things are life-threatening, which is undoubtedly the most frightening thing.  For a moment, the Khitan people may not have many casualties, but their formation and military morale seemed to be in chaos and they fled.  This was probably the first reaction of all the Liao soldiers. If Yelu Jun and Yelu Jie hadn't held down the formation from behind and stabilized it, they would have fled on the spot.  After retreating for a distance, the Khitan soldiers discovered that the Song army's catapults stopped firing.  They all realized a problem. This thing also has an attack range. As long as it is outside the distance, it is safe and will not be attacked.  In this way, I gradually felt at ease and took a short rest, but I didn't dare to move forward rashly anymore.  Yelujun looked at the dilapidated Qingzhou City Wall and felt hatred in his heart!  Who would have thought that the people of the Song Dynasty would have such a mysterious weapon in their hands? Zhao Zhao had been holding back for the past two days and never put it into use.  Why?  There seem to be only two explanations.  Either there aren't many of these magical firearms.  It can only be used at critical times.  Or, Zhao Zhao specifically waited for such a time to take it out. Was he waiting for the opportunity?     what is going on?  Yelujun felt a strong uneasiness in his heart. Based on his understanding of Zhao Zhao in the past, he believed it was the latter.  There is no hope of breaking the city, and the reinforcements from the Song Dynasty should come back. Maybe this is a trap in itself, so evacuate as soon as possible.  Preserving strength is the key.  At this moment, Yelu Jun was quite rational, and Yelu Jie also had the same opinion, so he immediately made preparations to withdraw his troops.  "It's a pity that it's too late. Fireworks soar into the sky and fire and thunder explode, which will inevitably change the color of the sky and the earth."  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Zhao Zhao stood at the top of Qingzhou City, watching the Liao soldiers flipping on their backs, silent.  Gunpowder, this thing was finally taken out.  Once upon a time, he did not intend for gunpowder to come out in advance.  But as time went by, I gradually felt that this idea was a bit ridiculous.  Since the Taoist discovery of alchemy in the late Tang Dynasty.  The emergence of gunpowder was a matter of time. This was an inevitable trend in the development of things, and no one could stop it.  The difference is only sooner or later. In this case, what does it matter if it is a little earlier?  Especially after he ascended the throne, Zhao Zhao became more determined on this idea.  Although they obtained the land of Xixia and the Hexi Corridor, the time was short after all. The Song Dynasty did not yet have a large-scale cavalry regiment, and the overall cavalry combat was not as good as that of the Khitan.  ??This time to regain Yanyun, if we use methods that are insufficient to fight the cavalry, we may be able to win in the end, but we will definitely pay a very painful price.  As the emperor of the Song Dynasty, how could he watch his people and soldiers die in vain?  He clearly knew about a special weapon but was indifferent to it. Zhao Zhao asked himself that he couldn't do it.  Facing the ferocious aliens, he did not mind using such cruel methods to defeat them as soon as possible and complete the unity and prosperity of the Song Dynasty. This was his responsibility to the people of the world.  It¡¯s just that time was short, the development and production of gunpowder weapons were very rough, and the only way to throw them was with a catapult, so the attack distance was naturally very limited.  And the quantity is not very large, and only part of it was transported to Qingzhou this time.  In this way, these treasures will not be used easily even at critical moments.  Today is the most critical moment of the defeat. Qingzhou was almost captured by the Khitans. In this situation, using gunpowder can completely reverse the situation of the battle.  More importantly, it caused the Khitans to panic and shattered their confidence.  The casualties may not be many, but the scene is very scary, especially after the injury, it is very troublesome to treat it with the current medical level.  The iron filings piercing the skin may not be fatal, but the horrific wounds and painful wails can cause psychological fear to the ignorant Khitan people.  No, after only one round of gunpowder was thrown, the Khitans were in chaos and did not dare to approach the Qingzhou city wall at all.  Seeing this situation, Zhao Zhao was very satisfied, but from now on, the war would be very cruel.  But as long as the target of cruelty is not Han, what does it matter?  The Khitan people were obviously afraid, but they just?But this won't work. This battle is not only to break the Khitan people's confidence, but more importantly, to win.  Yelujun seems to have realized the danger and is already preparing to evacuate. Are you smart, you just come when you want and leave when you want?  Zhao Zhao smiled coldly, the fireworks have started blooming, it¡¯s time for them to come!  Luo Jiancheng has already understood that this is a situation set by the officials. While he admires the courage of the officials, he is also really worried.  But at this moment, I was completely relieved. It turned out that the official had such a magical weapon in his hands.  Seeing the Khitan army retreating in fear, Luo Jiancheng burst out laughing, and the heavy pressure he had endured for three days was gone.  Especially when Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Hou Zhongyong, I have no intention of hiding it. Just wait and see the good show!"  You are just following orders, how can you try to be a prince? " "Don't be humble, you deserve it. If you didn't fight to the death, how could you attract a large number of Liao troops?" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "Gather them and annihilate them.  This is the situation I have been waiting for for a long time. Today, my dream can come true." Hearing this, Luo Jiancheng was also very excited. He looked up and saw smoke and dust rising all over the sky in the distance. Di Yong and Shi Jian were flying there.  !  ¡­ Although Yelujun was ready to evacuate, it was easy to come but not so easy to leave.  Just when their rear team changed to the front team and were preparing to evacuate, two Song Army cavalry rushed up from both sides and surrounded their retreat.  Eighty thousand people, this is all the elite cavalry that Zhao Zhao can mobilize at present, rushed into the two wings of the Khitan at the speed of wind and clouds.  Yelujun finally understood that he had been fooled, and Zhao Zhao successfully lured him into the trap by using himself as bait.  The decisive battle inevitably occurred, and it was the ultimate decisive battle in which the outcome was determined by one battle.  Outside Qingzhou City, nearly 200,000 cavalrymen fought fiercely. It was definitely the largest battle in the world.  In fact, the strength of the two sides is basically the same. In terms of the combat quality of the cavalry alone, the Khitans may be even better.  However, after experiencing an inexplicable and indiscriminate bombing, the Khitan soldiers were still in deep shock, and their military morale and confidence were greatly frustrated.  The most terrible thing is that all the Khitan soldiers knew that they were ambushed.  Subconsciously, you will think that the Song army has sufficient troops and must have been prepared long ago, waiting for them to get in.  Under such circumstances, it is inevitable that the morale of the military will be unstable.  Many people had the idea of ????retreating and escaping, but when their retreat was blocked by the Song Army, they became even more panicked.  The Song army¡¯s horses and soldiers may not be as capable of fighting immediately as the Khitan people, but their weapons are an excellent supplement.  The Divine Arm Crossbow is the most elite weapon of the Xixia Iron Kites. It has dominated the northwest for many years and frightened the Song Army and the Tubo people.  With the surrender of Wei Minglangyu, this thing fell into the hands of the Song Dynasty people. When it was suddenly used, the Khitan people were also shocked.  The most important thing was the lethality. The heavy casualties made the Khitan people's confidence collapse even more.  The Khitan army originally retreated to the northwest, passing through Mozhou and Waqiao Pass.  However, the Song army blocked the way back, so they had no choice but to retreat to the east and retreat north along the canal.  The Song army followed closely and blocked the Khitan people within a small area.  In cavalry combat, once the depth and movement space are restricted, the consequences will be disastrous.  This was a cruel war. From morning to evening, the water in the canal was dyed red.  As Raizo rowed by, there were bodies floating everywhere.  However, it is obvious that the majority of them are Khitans.  Some of them drowned. Under the pursuit of the Song army, they had no way out and jumped into the river and drowned alive.  Yelu Jun and Yelu Jie led an army of about 100,000 people, and at least 70,000 to 80,000 people died at the gates of Qingzhou City. Yelu Jie personally cut off the enemy at the cost of dying on the battlefield, and fought a bloody path for Yelu Jun.  The Pishi Army escaped while guarding Yelu Jun. It was a great regret not to capture Yelu Jun, but killing the main Khitan cavalry was already a very good achievement.  This is also the victory of the war against Liao in a hundred years. Although Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures have not yet been recovered, the decadence after the tragic defeat at Gaolianghe has been wiped away.  After this battle, the Song army officers and soldiers all realized that the Khitans were not as brave and good at fighting as they imagined, and it was completely possible to defeat them.  This confidence is very important for future battles, and it is a good start. The main cavalry of the Liao Kingdom suffered a disastrous defeat, and the balance of the war suddenly changed. The Song Army began to transform from defensive to offensive.  Life for the Khitan people, who suffered a defeat, became increasingly difficult.  Not only did tens of thousands of people die in Qingzhou, because Yelu Jun bet on Qingzhou and didn't pay much attention to the defense of Yizhou and Zhuozhou, taking advantage of this??Kung Fu has been won by Guo Kui and Zhong Shidao.  As for the previously lost Waqiao Pass, it was easily returned to the hands of the Song Army, and the border line successfully advanced hundreds of miles.  The front lines of the Song Dynasty army have gradually approached Youzhou City, and the recapture of Yanyun is just around the corner!  Zhao Zhao was naturally very excited about the great victory after the adventure, but he had no time to celebrate. Li Cheng whispered a few words in his ear, and Zhao Zhao's expression suddenly changed!  (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 715: The Sword Points at Youzhou

    As the art of war goes, kill one thousand enemies and suffer eight hundred losses!  It is impossible to have a war without casualties. Even in the case of victory, casualties are inevitable.  From this we can also see how tragic the war was.  Under Qingzhou City, 70,000 to 80,000 Khitan cavalry were successfully annihilated, and the Song army suffered as many as 20,000 to 30,000 casualties.  The price is not small, if one person exchanges the lives of two Khitans.  The two countries suffered more than 100,000 casualties in one battle, which was absolutely shocking in this era.  Despite this, Zhao Zhao did not feel distressed, just a little regret and condolences. This is a price that must be paid.  Death in battle and being shrouded in horse leather is considered an honor for soldiers.  But when the news from Mozhou came, Zhao Zhao became a little uneasy and his expression changed instantly.  The entire army was wiped out!  Zhao Zhao was shocked at first that such a bad result had happened, and then his heart became heavier after hearing what Li Cheng described.  Going to Mozhou, the matter in Qingzhou has come to an end, he decided to go to Mozhou to see off the fallen soldiers.  When Zhao Zhao rushed to Mozhou, he saw this miserable situation. The remains of fallen soldiers were covered up and down the city wall.  Even the streets and alleys in the city were in the same condition, with broken limbs and arms, and blackened blood stains everywhere.  There is not a single clean place in the small city of Mozhou.  It was a bloody color, just like Shura Hell.  You can imagine what a fierce and fierce battle took place here. The Qingzhou side won. Now it seems that if the Mozhou defenders had not delayed the Khitan army for a day, it would have been difficult to win so calmly.  Walking on the bloodstains in Mozhou City, Zhao Zhao was a little shocked and moved. All the generals who followed him were also a little moved.  They saw with their own eyes how brutal the Qingzhou fight was.  I thought it was already a fierce battle that is rare in the world.  But at this moment, after seeing the situation in Mozhou, it was difficult for them to imagine what happened in Mozhou City, and what kind of battle it was, just looking at the ruins.  It can be so heartbreaking.  ¡°Perhaps in recent years, all the warriors that have happened in the Song Dynasty are not as miserable as Mozhou. After the surviving people in the city saw the emperor, they knelt down and cried, with tears streaming down their faces.  Later, it just started to howl.  Some women had cried all their tears and were like zombies.  During this battle, some of them lost their fathers, some lost their husbands, and some lost their sons. For Mozhou.  It was the most tragic day ever.  ¡°Sorrow will always pass, and life must go on, but if you want to live with peace of mind, revenge is a must.  This is all caused by the sinful Khitan people. Their hearts are full of hatred and they beg the emperor to avenge their dead relatives!  Zhao Zhao agreed, he must agree immediately!     no doubt.  The defenders of Mozhou played an important role in buying time for themselves and giving the Song Dynasty a chance to stand up.  As for hatred, this thing was originally needed to inspire the hatred and morale of soldiers and citizens.  But now, Zhao Zhao hopes that it would be best if it never happened from beginning to end.  The body of Mozhou Lord General He Mingxiang was found. His eyes were still open and he was holding a steel knife in his hand. Even though he was not breathing, his fingers were already firmly grasping the handle of the knife.  It was quite difficult to break it open without hurting his fingers.  There is no doubt that the iron-blooded General Han still maintains his charging posture.  The armored shirt on his body had countless wounds and was completely stained red with blood. He was defending Mozhou City with his life.  It¡¯s the last minute!  Having seen such a bloody scene, Zhao Zhao still couldn't help but feel a little moved and his expression changed several times.  He reached out his hand for He Mingxiang, closed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "He Mingxiang, posthumously named Marquis of Hejian, posthumously named Zhonglie, his eldest son inherits the title, and is hereditary. Prepare for a state funeral, build an ancestral hall for worship, and enjoy eternal incense!" "Yes!  !" As soon as the news spread, all the generals were convinced.  With such a great general, such great sacrifices and risks, He Mingxiang is fully qualified.  "All the soldiers who died in this battle were buried with lavish burials, with emphasis on subsidizing their families, and a Heroes' Memorial Tower was built in Bianliang to commemorate it and be respected by all generations. For three days in Mozhou, Xiongzhou, and Qingzhou, the people will be exempted from all taxes for twenty years." Zhao  Zhao made a series of arrangements that could make up for the trauma caused by standing in Mozhou, but he still felt that he could not make up for the heroic souls who died in the battle.  Perhaps the only way to take revenge and let the Khitans pay their debts with blood is to comfort the spirits of the fallen soldiers in heaven.  Yizhou and Zhuozhou have been captured, and the Song Army's forward has advanced into the Liao Kingdom. This is a good start and foundation.  After a short rest, the elite troops of the Song Dynasty will immediately set off to launch a decisive battle against the Liao Kingdom.  The war has reached this point and there is no reason for it to stop.?.  The winner must be determined, fight to the death!  Zhao Zhao¡¯s original plan for the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun was very simple. He even thought that he would just go back to the seven prefectures south of Yanshan and Taihang Mountains.  After all, although there is a large area of ??land in Kyushu behind the mountain, its defense is of little significance.  For the Song Dynasty, what was really needed was the barrier of Yanshan Mountain.  The nine states after Yanshan have no such significance, and their recovery has limited meaning.  The worst thing is that those places will face long-term harassment by the Khitans in the future.  There is no barrier to defend, and even if it is regained, it will still be lost.  At that time, just guarding will have to pay an extremely heavy price!  But now, Zhao Zhao has changed his mind.  As long as it is the land of the Song Dynasty, it must be included in the scope of the Song Dynasty's rule.  Why should the dividing line between Song and Liao be limited to Yanshan?  Perhaps it can be said that if the Khitans drive further afield, the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun will be completely safe!  No matter what, Yanyun¡¯s first battle will be aimed at Youzhou!  ¡­ ¡­ Yelu Jun fled back to the territory in embarrassment and entered Youzhou City without stopping at all.  80,000 elite soldiers were lost, and the trusted general Yelujie who was specially trained was killed on the battlefield, and even he himself was injured.  The battle was defeated, and it was a disastrous defeat!  Leading the army southward with full confidence, he wanted to create history, surpass the achievements of Emperor Shengzong, and establish unparalleled achievements.  But in the end, we ended up in the current situation. It was reallyhe couldn't find the right words to describe it.  The huge gap and self-blame came to my heart together, which made people feel particularly uncomfortable.  Impulsive, reckless, eager for quick success, Yelujun reflected on himself over and over again.  In such a simple game, I didn't notice the clues and fell for it. It's simply unforgivable!  Lu Jun was filled with regret. He sighed all day long and was in an extremely bad mood.  His back was injured by the loss and has not yet healed. He is depressed, often beating his chest and stamping his feet. The wound has cracked several times. His overall physical and mental condition is extremely bad.  The defeat of Qingzhou directly led to changes in the situation.  Yizhou and Zhuozhou fell one after another. It was heard that Zhao Zhao was going to Zhuozhou to worship his ancestors and declare victory, and then he would launch a fierce offensive.  Seeing Chi Guoguo showing off like this, Yelu Jun felt very sad.  The Song army has pushed the border line hundreds of miles north.  Even though these lands originally belonged to the Song Dynasty, they are now just returned to the Song Dynasty people.  But it has been in the hands of the Liao Kingdom for many years. Now it is lost. What is the difference between losing the country and losing the country?  Yelujun is a very proud person. This result is a great shame for him and is somewhat difficult to accept.  But in the current situation, it is impossible to counterattack and drive away the Song Dynasty people.  What worried him even more was Youzhou. The Song Army was in a good situation right now. They only needed to capture Youzhou City, and the war in the seven states in front of the mountain would be over.  Although Youzhou¡¯s city wall is thick, its moat is also very wide, and the grain and grass reserves in the city are also very rich.  Even if it is defended by the Song Army, there will definitely be no problem in a short time.  The problem Yelu Jun is facing now is whether he should sit in Youzhou, which is Nanjing of the Liao Kingdom and has very important political significance.  When encountering difficulties, it stands to reason that as an emperor, he should sit in Nanjing, fight with the soldiers on the front line against the Song Dynasty's attack, boost morale, and take responsibility.  But the current situation does not seem to allow him to stay in Youzhou City.  This time, the Khitan nobles in the country did not support sending troops south, and there were many opponents.  After Qingzhou suffered a huge defeat, the Khitan nobles began to question their minds and began to make moves. They were very dissatisfied with the situation and Yelu Jun himself.  The city of Shangjing has begun to experience turmoil. It stands to reason that it is time to return to Shangjing to stabilize the situation.  The most radical thing is to stop foreign wars, but this matter is no longer up to him. Zhao Zhao will not agree. The people of the Song Dynasty are determined to regain their Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures this time.  Now that the situation is great, is there any possibility of stopping the war and making peace?  The war initiative had completely changed.  Sitting in Youzhou may be able to block the Song Dynasty's attack.  Once he leaves, there will inevitably be rumors of timidity, and it will even affect the stability of the military's morale.  So he can't leave, but if he stays, he will be trapped in Youzhou City. God knows how long the battle in Youzhou will last.  If he is trapped in it, the news from the outside world will be indifferent, and the edicts will not be conveyed.  A city wall and the Song army outside the city wall will isolate the two worlds. By then, he will only be the lord of one city. Can he still be considered the emperor of Liao?  Losing control over the country and its subjects would be an extremely terrible thing.  Especially those Khitan nobles who are ready to move, they don't know what will happen.  He cannot return to Beijing for the time being, and his injuries and physical condition do not allow him to travel long distances.  It is precisely because of this worry that I am particularly worried. It is a bit difficult to deal with such a situation.  If there is aIt would be great if I could help stabilize Beijing, but who has the qualifications?  Who can you trust?  Maybe there is only his mother Xiao Guanyin, but Having just suffered a defeat in front of Zhao Zhao, Yelujun didn't want to mention his mother at all, let alone ask her to help take care of him in the capital.  Let¡¯s think of another way!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 716: The Magic of the Throne

    From the perspective of geographical location, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun can be divided into two parts, the seven prefectures in front of the mountains and the nine prefectures behind the mountains.  The core of its strategy is the seven states south of Yanshan, mainly Youzhou. As long as they control these lands, they can guard the Yanshan line and ensure that the Central Plains is not invaded by grassland nomads.  The Song Army¡¯s main attack direction was also the Seven Prefectures in the Piedmont. After experiencing the disastrous defeat in Qingzhou, the Liao Army was in a very bad situation.  We no longer have the strength to defend all the cities. Splitting the troops to guard them will only scatter the troops and eventually they will be defeated individually.  Yelu Jun thought about it and made a decision to withdraw all the troops to Youzhou.  Even if all the other six prefectures and counties south of Yanshan fall, as long as Youzhou can be saved, it will be considered a major victory.  As long as the Song Dynasty army withdraws, it can make a comeback.  Youzhou is the core and the strongest city, and its defense is unmatched by other cities.  Just like how Song Taizong conquered Yanyun a hundred years ago, as long as Youzhou is defended, the Song people can only fall behind.  Yelu Jun did not return to Beijing, but stayed in Youzhou. As an emperor, leaving at this moment will undoubtedly affect the morale of the army.  He must assume the responsibility of defending the country and commanding from the front line.  At the same time, he regarded Youzhou as very important, and he was not too worried about other generals coming to guard it. He could only feel more at ease if he personally took charge of it.  The most important thing is that Yelujun is a little unconvinced.  The failure of Qingzhou made his self-esteem very frustrated. He had no chance to take the initiative to defeat Zhao Zhao for the time being, but as long as he defended Youzhou and let Zhao Zhao return disappointed, it would be considered a victory and he could save some face.  As for going to Beijing, even if she has a grudge, Xiao Guanyin will always be his mother.  The empress dowager of the Liao Kingdom.  The Liao Kingdom has always had the tradition of the Queen Mother taking charge of the government.  Therefore, the responsibilities of going to Beijing were handed over to his mother, Xiao Guanyin.  Yelu Jun himself stayed in Youzhou City to recuperate from his injuries and resist the Song army's attack.  On August 20th, it was the time of crisp autumn. After several days of rest and recuperation, the Song army launched a joint attack on the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun.  The first step is to clean up the prefectures and counties outside Youzhou. Among the seven prefectures in the mountains, including You, Ying, Mo, Zhuo, Shun, Tan, and Ji, Mozhou and Yingzhou were recovered in the early Chai Rong era. This time, taking advantage of the Qingzhou  war.  The army took advantage of the situation to regain Zhuozhou, the ancestral land of the old Zhao family, and then mainly attacked Shunzhou, Jizhou, Tanzhou and other places.  Because the Khitan army took the initiative to evacuate, the cleaning process was easy, but it only took seven days to complete.  On August 27, more than 200,000 troops from the Song Dynasty arrived at Youzhou City and surrounded Youzhou City.  As the southern capital of the Liao Kingdom, Youzhou has a developed economy and is very wealthy, with sufficient food and grass preparations in the city.  Yelu Jun also organized hundreds of thousands of troops to garrison Youzhou.  Coupled with the strong men in the city, the number of troops is definitely not small.  And the city wall of Youzhou is tall and strong.  The moat is wide and it is what is called a majestic city in the art of war. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack.  Will Youzhou be able to be defended in this way?  Yelujun was asking himself.  Maybe he would have been absolutely sure before, as Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi had already verified it once a hundred years ago.  The disastrous defeat in that battle was at the Gaoliang River. The infantry of the Song Army blindly pursued the Liao cavalry. They were ambushed by Brother Yelvxiu and successfully counterattacked, leading to the defeat.  But in fact, before that, Zhao Guangyi's troops surrounded Youzhou for a long time and were always difficult to conquer, which in turn led to a loss of morale and morale among the troops.  At that time, Zhao Guangyi's battle formation actually surpassed that of Zhao Zhao today, and his military strength also exceeded 300,000.  But facing Zhao Zhao now, especially the Song army after the Battle of Qingzhou, Yelujun felt very uneasy.  Especially the mysterious firearm that explodes. It can crack mountains and crack rocks. If it can attack the city wall, will it What makes Yelujun feel a little relieved is that the Song Army did not use this weapon at the beginning.  The main methods are conventional warfare methods, including crossbows, swords and arrows, and ladder siege methods.  Yelujun secretly guessed that perhaps Zhao Zhao did not have many firearms in his hands.  Indeed, gunpowder had just been born in the Song Dynasty, and its texture, production efficiency, and effect were very limited.  The Battle of Qingzhou was just a rehearsal and test.  And this time, the firearms were more like grenades, using iron filings and shrapnel to injure people.  To use it on the city wall, the blasting effect must be good.  There is no such thing as a cannon at present. Using catapults to throw gunpowder shells is more likely to injure and intimidate people. After exploding on the surface of the city wall, it is difficult to demolish a solid city wall.  Unless a tunnel can be dug and a large amount of gunpowder can be buried under the city wall.  This trick was commonly used by the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in later generations, and it was quite effective.  However, digging tunnels is a commonly used method in ancient siege warfare. The defending party is on guard, so it is not easy to achieve success.  On the one hand, Zhao Zhao requested to strengthen the manufacturing and production of gunpowder to increase its power, while at the same time digging tunnels under Youzhou City.  Unfortunately, the effect was not good, and it was discovered by the Khitans, so there was no progress for the time being.  &nbsp;The war cannot be prolonged for a long time, but capturing Youzhou cannot be achieved overnight.  Attacking Youzhou is only one aspect, the more important thing is to divide the Khitan nobles.  Yelu Jun¡¯s southern expedition did not receive support from the Khitan nobles, and the opposition grew louder and louder.  After the defeat in Qingzhou, the voice of opposition became even louder, and turmoil began in Shangjing City.  "But Yelu Jun himself stayed in Youzhou and was now trapped in the city, unable to suppress him at all.  Zhao Zhao realized that this was an opportunity and could take advantage of it.  "Li Cheng, what's going on over there in Shangjing?" "Don't worry, the officials have already started taking action!" "Well, in order to cooperate with the action, there needs to be more noise in Youzhou!" Zhao Zhao asked: "Gunpowder  "How is the situation?" Li Chengdao: "A batch has been shipped, but the quality is relatively poor. Master Shen Kuo made a new batch in Daming Mansion. It is said that the power was improved, so he did not take the water route and transported it by dry road.  , it will take a little longer." "Okay, use the inventory first, use the Sangong bed crossbow to add gunpowder, and make some noise on the Youzhou city wall." Zhao Zhao said: "Speed ??up a little bit on the way to Beijing.  On the Jurchen side, although they were defeated by Yelu Jun, their strength was still there. Hearing that the Wanyan tribe had relatively few losses, they sent someone to go to Liaodong with Agu Da Sutra. He was supposed to be the young master of the Wanyan tribe, so he persuaded them with his identity.  Jurchen, if you want to create trouble with huge profits, there is one thing. After the war, you must send Aguda back to Bianliang and let him study hard!" "Yes!" Li Chengzhi said that Zhao Zhao had raised Wanyan Aguda for many years.  I already have feelings, so I ask to be kept by my side.  But little did he know that what Zhao Zhao was even more worried about was that if history took a fateful turn, the consequences would be disastrous.  The Jurchens can only exist to contain the Khitans, and they must not be allowed to rise and become another wolf on the grassland.  They can bite each other, but they must not threaten Da Song.  "Also, tell the King of Koryo to use all his strength to attack Liaodong for me." Zhao Zhao said: "Otherwise, if the Song Dynasty Navy sets off, there will be no Koryo Kingdom in the future." Being an emperor is such a good feeling, Zhao Zhao couldn't help but sigh.  , the feeling of issuing orders is so refreshing and domineering!  No wonder so many people are working so hard to become emperors and take over life and death. It feels so good to dominate the country!  Zhao Zhao felt this way, and Yelu Ta also had such thoughts.  He was the king of Song Dynasty in Liao Dynasty and the son of Yelv Renxian of Yue Dynasty.  His father had a great status and power in the Liao Kingdom. He made great contributions to quelling the Yelu Chongyuan Rebellion and was honored as Shangfu by Yelu Hongji, the Daozong of the Liao Dynasty.  Prestige is very important.  Precisely because of his existence, although Yelu Yixin was powerful and ambitious in the early stage, he never dared to be too arrogant.  Until two years ago, Yelvren was ordered to conquer the Tatar rebellion in the northwest. He was old and had to go on a long expedition, so he died shortly after returning.  From then on, Yelu Yixin felt that there was no one to suppress him, so he began to expand more and more, doing whatever he wanted, and became a powerful minister. Eventually, he had an irreconcilable conflict with Yelu Jun, and was defeated and killed after he conspired to rebel.  After the death of Yelu Ren, his son Yelu Ta also inherited the title and some related powers.  He also made a lot of achievements in putting down the rebellion of Yelu Yixin.  "But after Yelu Jun ascended the throne, he was wary of the Khitan nobles who held heavy troops and refused to reuse him.  Instead, he cultivated a talented Yelujie who was from a low background.  It's a pity that in the battle of Qingzhou, he died gloriously on the battlefield in order to cover his escape.  Yelu Jun's behavior made Yelu Ta not very dissatisfied, thinking that the emperor was deliberately neglecting and suppressing him.  This person is relatively proud because his family is relatively good. After all, his father is the second Yue Yue after Brother Yelvxiu in a century.  The arrogant Yelu Ta sometimes even looked down upon the crown prince, but he was not stupid and knew how to conceal his ambitions, so he was never suspected.  This time Yelu Jun hurriedly led troops to attack the Song Dynasty. He had the same attitude as most of the Khitan nobles and did not fully agree.  But Yelujun insisted on going his own way, and there was nothing they could do.  As a result, the front line was defeated and the Song Dynasty counterattacked and besieged Youzhou.  When the news came back to Shangjing, there was an uproar.  Most of the Khitan nobles were disappointed and angry. The Iron Khitan was so powerful, how had it ever failed in such a fight?  What a shame.  Not to mention the defeat, even Youzhou is in danger now.  The young and energetic emperor made a mistake, refused to listen to advice, and offended the public.  The Khitan nobles here are discussing, gathering troops and horses to go south to rescue Youzhou.  But didn't Yelu Ta have other thoughts? Yelu Jun made many mistakes, was he a qualified emperor?  If not, can you consider replacing it?     LiaoIn recent years, there has been a tradition of rebellion, so most Khitan nobles have a heart that is ready to stir up trouble. Especially when the emperor is away and the capital is empty, that heart becomes even more restless!  (To be continued) PS: I didn¡¯t update yesterday, so I apologize to all paying readers, I¡¯m sorry!  As for some friends who watch pirated copies, they can only complain a few words.  You didn't spend money to read the book, I have no obligation to you, and you have no right to curse, please respect yourself!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 717: Rebellion in Beijing

    Yelu Jun held on hard in Youzhou, while Xiao Guanyin sat in Beijing.  Hearing the news that his son was defeated miserably and almost died in Qingzhou, Xiao Guanyin's heart was in his throat.  That was her only son, mother and son were connected by heart, how could she not be anxious?  She knows better than anyone why her son hastily raised his troops to go south. If he hadn't been so anxious and eager for quick success, he wouldn't have suffered such a disastrous defeat.  Xiao Guanyin blamed herself very much because her mistakes had led to her son's difficult situation and even affected the national destiny of the Liao Kingdom.  She felt that she was a sinner, and she felt endless self-blame and guilt.  As for Zhao Zhao, the man who had a one-night stand was not even a lover.  Maybe he had never forgotten that he had saved her several times, and maybe he had a special feeling in his heart.  But at this moment, it¡¯s time to let it go, or even disappear.  In comparison, she cares more about her son.  A man who was barely a lover beat his son to serious injuries, should he still miss him?  Hatred, the normal heart should be filled with hatred.  But Xiao Guanyin's mood is more complicated. Perhaps what she wants to achieve more is to forget.  Her daughter has asked her more than once, but she cannot explain the things that are difficult for her to talk about!  It may take an opportunity, or it may take some time.  She doesn¡¯t have time to think so much right now. What she is most concerned about is the war in Youzhou, her son¡¯s safety, and the national destiny of Liao!  Because she is the Empress Dowager of the Liao Kingdom.  "Mother, the organization of reinforcements is not going very well!" Xiao Guanyin sat in Beijing, and the little princess Yelutri became an assistant.  The Youzhou warriors are at a disadvantage.  There are suggestions from both the government and the opposition.  It's time to send additional reinforcements to Youzhou.  All the elites standing in the Liao Kingdom were dispatched to Yanyun.  If additional reinforcements are to be sent, they will have to be drawn from other places, or they must be recruited from various tribes and nomadic peoples affiliated with the Liao Kingdom.  The little princess Yelutri was doing this, but the actual effect was not satisfactory, so she felt a little aggrieved.  "What's wrong? Terry?" "Those princes and leaders of various tribes all made excuses, saying that most of the tribe's soldiers followed the emperor's brother to the south for the expedition, or that they were preparing pasture for the winter" Yelu Tri said: "On the contrary, there is no one  Are you willing to take the initiative to send more troops south? " "Then you can discuss it with the important officials of the imperial court?" Xiao Guanyin also frowned, how could things be like this?  "Found it. But the reaction fluid of the ministers is very" Yelutri said: "The king of the North Courtyard, Yeluta, is the son of Yue Renxian. He is silent and doesn't seem to support it. The situation is very bad."  "How could this happen?" Xiao Guanyin realized that the matter was serious. Once he lost the support of the Khitan nobles, the emperor's position would be shaken and it would be very dangerous.  Yelutri said: "More than that, the prince and ministers are quite resentful of the emperor's brother, thinking that it is him who insists on his own way. That has led to the current situation, and the dissatisfaction is very serious. Mother, to be honest, my daughter is really worried!" Silence!  Xiao Guanyin also fell silent. The Khitan nobles collectively opposed silently. Has the situation reached this point?  For some reason, an inexplicable chill spread throughout his body.  "Tomorrow I will go to the palace in person to talk to these princes!" Xiao Guanyin said, "Come with me then, and remember to hold Yanxi in your arms. Even if he is still young, he is the prince of Liao after all." "Okay!" Yelutri hesitated.  After a moment, he asked softly: "Mother, can you tell me why the emperor rushed south to fight? And why did he treat the mother like that?" "It's nothing, I just have some misunderstandings with your emperor, don't worry!" Xiao Guanyin said  When he said these words, he couldn't help but breathe a little quickly.  "Really?" Yelutri became more and more curious. This question had been bothering him for a long time.  His intuition told him that things would not be that simple. The emperor's brother did not hesitate to get angry about this. The queen mother remained tight-lipped, which made people wonder, what serious thing happened?  Xiao Guanyin shook his head and said, "Terry, don't ask. If I can tell you, my mother will tell you." "Yes!" Yelu Tri pondered for a long time, opened his mouth several times, but finally stopped talking.  Finally, he retreated silently, but his curious heart became more active and persistent.  It was only a moment, but Xiao Guanyin felt as long as several years.  Especially when her daughter asked her in person, it was a kind of soul torture and torture, and she still never let go.  ¡­ ¡­ After tossing and turning all night, after getting up, Xiao Guanyin put on the phoenix crown and calmed down her mood.  She is now the Queen Mother of Liao and has to face the people and subjects of Daliao.  When Xiao Guanyin, the princess Yelu Tri, and the young prince Yelu Yanxi came outNow in the court, Khitan nobles have come to the court!  The topic discussed today is the matter of sending troops to rescue Youzhou, and everyone is aware of it.  His Majesty's actions are indeed somewhat irrational, and the results are also very unsatisfactory.  From the perspective of national interests, it is timely to send troops to rescue.  But as a tribal leader, no one wants the members of his tribe to pay for the emperor's mistakes and die.  "Queen Mother, I heard that the Song Dynasty used a new type of firearm, which was very lethal. Your Majesty's defeat in Qingzhou was due to this weapon." Some tribal leaders have euphemistically expressed that they are afraid of the power of the Song Dynasty's firearms and do not want their own tribe.  The soldiers went to die.  "Your Majesty is in Nanjing. Yanyun is of great significance to us in Daliao. How can we sit idly by and ignore it? We should rescue it as soon as possible!" There are also loyal ministers who expressed their determination to rescue.  "The question is how to save them? The Song army is under the city of Youzhou. They have elite cavalry, but our elite cavalry was lost in Qingzhou. How to fight the Song people on the plains?" "When Emperor Shengzong was in power, the Song Dynasty  The emperor also sent an army of 300,000 to attack Youzhou, but he was defeated by General Yelvxiu Ge. " "Back then, the Song people used infantry to pursue our Daliao cavalry, and General Yelu Xiu Ge had the opportunity to set up an ambush in the Gaoliang River and defeat the Song Dynasty.  Army. Now the cavalry of the Song Dynasty is not as weak as ours. Will they make the same mistake twice? " "Yes, the Song people also have that mysterious firearm. I heard that when it is fired, the sound is loud and the flames hurt people.  "Heavenly Thunder." The more Xiao Guanyin listened, the more he frowned. Why did it get to this point?  The attitude of the Khitan nobles is really "Everyone, the Song Dynasty's firearms are indeed magical and powerful, but they are not divine objects after all. His Majesty the Emperor and the soldiers are still fighting fiercely in Youzhou. This will make others' ambitions destroy their own prestige, right?"  Princess Yelutri came forward, and her words made many people feel embarrassed.  Queen Mother Xiao Guanyin took advantage of the situation and said: "We have to think of a way now!" "I wonder what your Majesty's will is?" This question was very shameless. Xiao Guanyin said helplessly: "Youzhou City has been besieged by the Song Army. Your Majesty's  The purpose cannot be conveyed. That is why we need to find a way to rescue him. "" Queen Mother, what is the purpose of the rescue? If it is to rescue Your Majesty, it is completely possible to break through the siege with the help of Youzhou's existing troops.  There is no need to worry about Youzhou. There is a large army stationed in Youzhou, the city is tall, and the food and grass are sufficient. If you only need to hold on for a month or two, the Song Dynasty people will definitely not be able to hold on and will take the initiative to retreat. "The meaning is obvious, no matter what, send troops.  Rescue is not necessary at all.  Xiao Guanyin couldn't help but feel chilled, and at the same time, she was deeply worried. This incident had a huge impact on her son's prestige.  In addition, he himself and the most elite forces of the Khitan royal family were trapped in Youzhou, and they almost completely lost their ability to intimidate and control the Khitan nobles.  If this continues, the consequences will be disastrous!  Xiao Guanyin was still worried, so she had to find a way to reduce the pressure on her son.  But soon, she found that there was nothing she could do.  It was impossible to mobilize a single soldier when going to Beijing. Yelu Ta, the great king of the Beiyuan, also rebelled, and he rebelled suddenly.  ¡­ ¡­ Yelu Ta did not attend the court meeting today. Although Xiao Guanyin noticed it, he did not take it seriously.  He even plans to send someone to visit him. With such influence at this moment, the powerful Khitan nobles must win over him.  But they never expected that Yelu Ta would directly launch a mutiny.  The first target of the army's attack turned out to be the imperial palace. Yelu Ta obviously wanted to capture the ruling center of the Liao Kingdom in one fell swoop.  Controlling the Queen Mother and Prince, and also holding many Khitan nobles in his hands, he gained control of the power of the Liao Kingdom in one fell swoop.  Of course, except for the Sixteen States of Yanyun.  As for Youzhou and the current emperor Yelu Jun, Yelu Ta doesn¡¯t mind leaving it to the people of the Song Dynasty.  It would be best if Yelujun died, but Youzhou could get it back.  He is a relatively traditional Khitan. He feels that the Khitans are heroes on the grassland and their nomadic life is the most reasonable, so he does not attach much importance to the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.  Logically speaking, if they are caught off guard and rush into the palace, the possibility of a successful mutiny is very high.  The elites of the Liao Kingdom came out, almost all of them in Youzhou.  Compared with the last rebellion of Yelu Yixin, the Pishi Army was also absent, so the possibility of success was very high.  But things often happen unexpectedly, and Yelu Tart actually made careful calculations and took precautions against all the important people who might influence the mutiny. It can be said that he had a thorough plan.  "It's a pity that God's calculations are not as good as those of humans. Yelu Ta never expected that a little kid would disrupt the situation.  The king of Lanling, Xiao Fuhan, was only a seventeen-year-old boy. He was originally just a guard general in the palace.  Because he inherited his father's title, he is here.??Quite high.  But his abilities and actions seemed to be average, so few people cared about him.  But it was such a neglected young man who discovered Yelu Tabuye's conspiracy and promptly reported Prince Consort Xiao Tabuye. The two organized a defense together, fought back the rebels, and fought a bloody path.  The queen mother, the queen mother, the eldest princess, and many noble princes rescued them.  Yelu Tabuye's plan failed. The angered Khitan princes immediately mobilized their troops and began to fight against him.  Yelvta had no choice but to flee with his troops, but the fierce battle in Beijing continued and it had become a complete mess (To be continued)

 Volume 1: Residence in the South of the Yangtze River Chapter 718: Traveling South and Visiting the North

    The fierce battle under Youzhou City was still going on. The Song army used Sangong bed crossbows to throw gunpowder at the city wall, which caused a certain shock to the Liao army defending the city.  It¡¯s just that the power of such gunpowder bombs is limited and cannot cause direct damage to the city wall. After both sides paid a heavy price, Youzhou City still stands proudly.  Yelu Jun was temporarily relieved and successfully blocked the Song army's offensive. Especially since the power of gunpowder was limited and could not cause significant damage to the city wall, this was very reassuring.  "It's a pity that the good times did not last long, and the Song Army's tunnel excavation improved.  After carefully digging for several days, they successfully deceived the Liao soldiers guarding the city, and successfully dug three tunnels under the Youzhou city wall.  "One of them has actually been detected by the Liao army, and they have prepared kerosene and smoke, ready to throw it in and burn the Song soldiers to death.  But they were wrong. What the Song army wanted to do was not a traditional tunnel siege, but a lot of gunpowder buried under the city wall.  Originally, the Song Army was in a bit of a dilemma because the distance was too long and the fuses in the tunnel were easily affected by moisture. How to detonate it was a problem.  There are even people who are so righteous that they are willing to die as soldiers and use their lives to ignite the gunpowder.  But they didn¡¯t expect that the Liao soldiers helped them.  In the absence of Song soldiers, kerosene was poured into the tunnel and set on fire.  Something unexpected happened. A huge roar sounded. After a moment of trembling, the nearby ground suddenly erupted and the earth was torn apart.  Amidst the smoke and dust, a large hole was torn open in the thick Youzhou city wall.  Zhao Zhao saw it from a distance and smiled knowingly. This trick used by the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is still very good.  A large amount of gunpowder exploded underground, even though the quality and potency of the gunpowder were far different from those of later generations. It burned and exploded rapidly in a sealed space.  The power cannot be underestimated.  The thick city wall of Youzhou was torn apart. Zhao Zhao saw hope and was finally convinced of the power of gunpowder.  With this thing, any solid city wall can be broken through without suffering heavy casualties.  The destruction of the city is just around the corner.  Before Zhao Zhao could give the order, Guo Kui had already led his army to rush over. This was a rare gap, and the fallen bricks and stones filled the moat.  The soldiers of the Song Army carried sandbags that had been prepared long ago and threw them into the moat, temporarily having a way to cross the river.  Then towards the gap.  Launched a violent attack.  As long as you rush in, hold the gap, and wait until the army rushes in, you will have a chance to break the city.  Yelu Jun in Youzhou City also realized this. Seeing gunpowder exploding on the city wall these days only hurts people.  He was relieved that there was no damage to the city wall, which meant that the function of this thing was just that, so he was not very worried.  But I didn¡¯t expect The smoke was thick and the smell of sulfur floated in the air, which was obviously the power of gunpowder.  He has received news that the Song Dynasty installed gunpowder under the city wall.  The solid Youzhou City.  Yelujun was shocked that he was so vulnerable in front of this thing, and fell into deep worry.  Unlike other wars, in the Battle of Youzhou, people will not die if the city is destroyed.  With a large army to protect them, there would be no problem in breaking through smoothly.  "But Youzhou will be lost, and the sixteen states of Yanyun will be lost. For today's Liao Kingdom, this is equivalent to half of the country.  Even though Yanyun is not Khitan¡¯s inherent land.  I can't afford to throw it away at all.  Yelu Jun only felt that the pressure was high, and the gap was already on the line. Fortunately, they discovered it in time and sent a large number of soldiers to fight back. After a bloody battle, they blocked the Song army's attack.  Sandbags were then used.  Stones blocked the gaps in the city wall.  So what if it¡¯s blocked?  Aren't you just as frightened?  God knows if there are any tunnels under the city wall, and whether explosives have been planted by the Song army. God knows when there will be another explosion.  Now the focus of defense they need is not a few city gates, but every city wall, and they need to be vigilant at all times.  The pressure was great, and in the face of gunpowder, the solid city wall had become a virtual reality.  Yelu Jun had an ominous premonition, and the Khitan soldiers and soldiers in the city also had an ominous premonition.  For a long time, had the Liao Kingdom ever experienced such a humiliating war?  Fighting has never been so frustrating.  The most important thing is that it is inexplicable. They have no idea what they will face at the next moment. They don't know how many unexpected things Song Jun has. The unknown is the most fearful thing.  Today, the Song Army's three-bow crossbows and catapults were fired again, but this time what fell was not crossbow arrows and stones, nor the terrifying gunpowder bombs.  Rather, it¡¯s pieces of paper, pieces of paper, about the rebellion in Beijing.  It says that Yelu Tart also launched a rebellion in Shangjing, and is now confronting the Empress Dowager Gao Taotao. The city of Shangjing is a sea of ??blood, with countless casualties.  Seeing such news, the Khitan soldiers were instantly shocked.  Youzhou is fighting fiercely with the people of the Song Dynasty. At this time, it needs the support of Shangjing, at least from the rear.?Stable.  But at this critical moment, a rebellion broke out in Shangjing City, and the consequences of this incident are really unimaginable.  The ancestral land is unstable, the country is shaken, and such a big change occurs in the rear, which makes the soldiers on the front line feel uneasy.  For them, the most direct impact is on their families. Their families all stay in Shangjing City. I heard that there is now a sea of ??blood.  Many soldiers began to miss their relatives and wanted to go back to Shangjing to see them, but they were no longer interested in fighting.  Before, they were still confident that they would delay until the Song Dynasty took the initiative to withdraw their troops, but now Is it possible for the Song Dynasty to withdraw their troops?  The firearm knocked them unconscious, and their confidence and patience were eroding little by little.  The person who faced the greatest pressure was Yelu Jun, the Emperor of the Liao Kingdom. There was turmoil in Beijing. His first reaction was not to believe it, thinking that this was just a shameless act by the Song Dynasty people to shake the morale of the army.  But after seeing the process described above, he felt that it was not impossible, more like it was true.  If this is the case, what will be the consequences if this situation continues to develop?  He didn't dare to think, could the queen mother and sister withstand Yelu Tabuye's attack?  Once he fails to go to Beijing, what will be the situation in Liao and his own situation?  How could things develop like this?  Yelujun was very upset, almost going crazy, and even more unconvinced.  Why is my luck so bad?  Yelu Jun looked up to the sky and asked, but he couldn't get any answers. Instead, his old injuries recurred and his health was worrying.  Under such circumstances, he had no time to rest. Not to mention that the war situation was unfavorable, just these leaflets flying down had already confused the Khitan army's morale.  As the emperor, Yelu Jun must come out to appease the morale of the troops and stabilize the situation.  But no matter how he explained it, he repeatedly said that this was a conspiracy of the Song people, and he went to Beijing safe and sound.  But the soldiers still had doubts and disbelief on their faces. Maybe they didn't dare to express it in person, but they had constant speculations behind their backs, and the rumors were even more terrifying.  There was no other way. The soldiers whose confidence had been shattered by gunpowder had gradually lost their patience. They were so shaken that they had no intention of fighting anymore.     what to do?  Yelujun was a little confused. What was going on in Beijing?  What to do now?  Could it be that the Liao Kingdom was defeated in its own hands?  In just a month or two, the high-spirited new master of the Liao Kingdom was already decadent. He had already lost his former heroic appearance and became miserable! ?¡­ ?For such a result, Zhao Zhao is happy to see it happen.  Didn't Yelvta also rebel? There was a problem in the rear of the Liao Kingdom. This was God's will. Of course, there were also traces of man-made disasters.  No one knew that not only the counselors around Yelv Ta, but also the concubine who slept on the same bed were bribed by the people of the Song Dynasty, which exerted a subtle influence.  Yelu Ta didn¡¯t have ambitions from the beginning, and then he started to grow a little bit, and finally ignited, causing this incident.  Zhao Zhao didn't care whether he won or lost in Shangjing. All he needed was a fire in the Khitan people's backyard.  Maybe the current situation is the best. Yelv Ta also failed in his raid on the palace and was counterattacked. He had to withdraw from the capital and entered into a confrontation with Xiao Guanyin!  If it is very good, there will be no results in going to Beijing, which worries Yelujun the most.  If Xiao Guanyin, her daughter, and the young prince Yelu Yanxi died, Yelu Jun would have no worries and would be more likely to go his own way.  How can he feel at ease now?  Before making any decision, you must worry and look forward and backward.  When I was worried about the safety of my mother, wife and children, I was even more worried about Yelu Tabuye's counterattack. The morale of the army was shaken and it was difficult to make a choice.  Under such circumstances, the Song Army's chances would be greater. The remaining two tunnels containing gunpowder should be kept for later use at critical moments.  Let Yelu Ta not confront Xiao Guanyin, let Yelu Jun worry, if the Liao Kingdom is divided as a result, that would be the best. ?¡­ ?¡­ ?¡­ After going to Beijing, due to the outstanding performance of Xiao Fuhan and other young generals, Yelu Tabuye¡¯s rebellion plan failed.  "However, as the king of the Beiyuan, the family has a very deep foundation. Even if he escapes from Shangjing, he still has strong strength.  Xiao Guanyin knew very well that with the little power he had now, it was possible to reluctantly insist on going to Beijing, but it was impossible to get a fair verdict.  The only person who can solve this crisis is his son Yelu Jun. If he can withdraw from Youzhou in time, things will turn around.  ¡° But Yelu Jun¡¯s withdrawal was tantamount to abandoning Youzhou.  Although it is also cruel, in comparison, Shangjing is more important than Youzhou, and Liao is more important than Yanyun.  Some veterans have suggested that you must make a choice when you have no choice but to give up Yan Yun and preserve the strength of Liao.  Otherwise, if it is delayed for a long time, changes will occur. If the war in Youzhou does not go smoothly, there will be another recurrence in Yelvta, and the Liao Kingdom will also be in trouble.It¡¯s over.  Xiao Guanyin¡¯s heart is full of struggle. Can his son accept such a decision?  But what if this is not the case?  Especially when news came from Liaodong, the Jurchens and Goryeo were once again ready to make a move, making the situation of the Liao Kingdom even worse.  When the ministers make requests, they should send the news to Youzhou in time and ask the emperor to weigh it.  But how to deliver the letter?  It may be possible to use birds, but there is a possibility that they will be intercepted by the Song Dynasty.  Furthermore, some things are best reported and persuaded face to face. It is really difficult to find a way to enter Youzhou and find someone who can persuade Yelu Jun!  After much thought, Xiao Guanyin made a difficult decision. She decided to visit Youzhou in person.  It¡¯s time to settle the grudges and grudges!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan, Chapter 719: The feud between the beauty has ended

    The fierce fighting under Youzhou City continues, and the confrontation inside and outside Shangjing also continues.  At this time, Xiao Guanyin, the Queen Mother of the Liao Kingdom, chose to go south to Youzhou. She wanted to fight for the fate of her son and the fate of the Liao Kingdom.  To do this, she must meet two people and convince two people.  These two people are the nine-five-year-old Lord of Liao and Emperor Song. One is her son, and the other is barely her lover.  Zhao Zhao had no idea that Xiao Guanyin would come and ask to see him by name.  It was said that they wanted to negotiate, but as for the location of the negotiation, it was in the Gaoliang River.  The ministers of the Song Dynasty were a little stunned by such a request.  Most of the courtiers disapproved of the officials going there, insisting that the Emperor of Liao was an adult and that although the Queen Mother was influential, she did not hold great power.  Furthermore, the Gaoliang River is so sensitive that people have to be wary.  The turning point of that battle a hundred years ago occurred at the Gaoliang River. Emperor Taizong was also injured in that battle. Then the battle situation changed, the outcome was rewritten, and the history of the Song Dynasty was also rewritten.  Yanyun has suffered for hundreds of years, and the Song Dynasty has paid a heavy price for it. It is only today that it has the opportunity to avenge its past humiliation.  Although the current war situation is favorable to the Song Dynasty, the overall situation still depends on the official family. Seeing that victory is in sight, how can the official family be easily involved in danger? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? If there is a shortcoming, and all the previous efforts are wasted, the Song Dynasty does not know what kind of terrible situation it will encounter.  The ministers all disagreed, but Zhao Zhao planned to take a trip.  The Empress Dowager of the Liao Kingdom has warmly invited her to negotiate. It seems unreasonable and rude to refuse easily.  Since the Song Dynasty prides itself on being a state of etiquette, it must look like a state of etiquette.  ??Furthermore, from the perspective of national interests.  War is not necessarily the only way. As long as the goal can be achieved, the means are not important.  Since Queen Mother Xiao wants to negotiate, let's bargain first.  When the war reaches this point, it does not necessarily mean life and death.  The fish dies and the net breaks.  At the same time, this is also an opportunity to see Xiao Guanyin again and fully understand the grievances and resentments between them.  As for the security issue, the Song and Liao Emperors negotiated by the Gaoliang River, which was an aboveboard act.  Are you still afraid of a sneak attack by the Liao army?  As long as you bring personal guards and mobilize a cavalry to support you at any time, there will be no problem with safety.  Now the Song Dynasty took the initiative in terms of cavalry field combat capabilities.  As for close safety, Xiao Guanyin specifically explained that the two met alone, and Zhao Zhao's force was worth it.  Are you afraid that Xiao Guanyin is a weak woman?  On the third day of September, the time was agreed upon. Under the double protection of Li Cheng and Di Yong, Zhao Zheng rode the little white dragon to the bank of the Gaoliang River.  A pavilion has been set up, and all the Khitan followers are three hundred feet away. In the pavilion, a graceful and noble figure stands proudly and independently.  It's still the same elegant back as before, but it has become a bit more lonely.  Alone and alone.  There wasn't even a maid around.  This can be considered candid and can reassure each other. No one can know the content of the discussions between the two emperors and empresses, and they will be kept strictly confidential.  Zhao Zhao waved his hand and asked the guards to stay in the same unknown, and then walked towards the pavilion by the Gaoliang River.  One hundred feet ten feet one hundred steps ten steps one step The closer he gets, Zhao Zhao's mood will fluctuate slightly, and then the game will rise and fall.  Even if some things have passed for a long time, they have happened after all and are unforgettable.  Today is the perfect time to make a break.  Finally, Zhao Zhao stopped just one step away from Xiao Guanyin.  Silence, there was a short silence in the pavilion. Neither Xiao Guanyin nor Zhao Zhao spoke first, maybe because they didn't know what to say.  Maybe you want to hear what the other person has to say first!  It was very quiet, with the sound of the autumn wind blowing, the trickling water of the Sorghum River, and the somewhat heavy breathing of the two people.  After a long time, Xiao Guanyin finally turned around. She still had the same beautiful face and the feeling of being unparalleled.  It's just that she is already thirty-six years old and a grandmother, and her appearance has begun to age.  Wrinkles have begun to appear at the corners of his eyes, and his black hair is even mixed with white hair.  "The style is still the same, the nobility is still the same, but it is no longer as charming and charming as it was in the past. Now it is more noble and steady, which should be the magnanimity of the mother's world!"  But there was a bit of fatigue, worry, and even pain in her eyes. She had been under a lot of pressure recently.  Xiao Guanyin also looked at Zhao Zhao quietly. He hadn't seen him for six or seven years. He was a young boy at the time, but now he was the master of the Song Dynasty and looked down upon the world.  For a moment, Xiao Guanyin didn¡¯t recognize him, and even felt a little strange.  It wasn't until I took a closer look and discovered the outline of that year that I was able to confirm it.  The change was so big that Xiao Guanyin didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment.??.  The young man of twenty-six or seventeen years old has already ruled the world. With his resolute face and extraordinary aura, he is completely like an emperor.  This magnanimity far surpasses that of his son and husband. I have to admit that the Song Dynasty produced a generation of heroes.  But it was this man who forced his son, himself, and Daliao into its current situation.  For a moment, neither of them knew what to say, and there was another long silence.  After a long time, Xiao Guanyin said softly: "Thank you!" Zhao Zhao smiled, but he didn't expect that the first sentence Xiao Guanyin opened his mouth was like this.  It seems that this is the rhythm of putting private before public, the rhythm of grudges before grudges!  The so-called gratitude naturally refers to the incident in "Ten Fragrance Ci", in which he helped their mother and son avoid Yelu Yixin's frame-up.  But then there was a misunderstanding between mother and son. It was because of this that Yelu Jun impulsively went south, which made the situation so miserable.  How should we describe the grievances and resentments among them?  How can we explain it clearly?  The corner of Zhao Zhao's mouth moved, but he didn't laugh. He said softly: "How are you?" This farewell naturally refers to the farewell six years ago. After saying it, Zhao Zhao felt that he knew what he was asking, and "Yes.  "I'm sick!" Xiao Guanyin said with a bitter smile: "Compared to you, my situation is far worse." "I'm sorry, I can't help you, and I don't want to be like this."  That's enough, but thank you, I don't need it!" "That's right, the Queen Mother is the mother of the country, and what can she not get?" Zhao Zheng shook his head and said, "I am worrying too much!  I laughed, but it was very bitter. I have been a noble queen all these years, and now I am still a noble queen mother, but now I think about it carefully.  What do you have?  What did you get?  "I didn't expect that the then Chief Secretary Lin would suddenly become the emperor of the Song Dynasty." "Humph, even I didn't expect that we would be here today, maybe it was God's will!" Zhao Zhao said meaningfully: "Life is like this.  , maybe everything has been doomed for a long time, so there will be chance encounters, and unexpected coincidences will happen" Zhao Zhao really wanted to explain, apologize, or even explain what happened that night by the Liao River six years ago.  Say something to Xiao Guanyin.  But after all, he still couldn't say anything. Maybe what happened back then was just an accident, just a destined coincidence.  It has been many years, why bother mentioning it again?  I don¡¯t know why, but the initial conversation between the two was so sour, as if they were sarcastic at each other, but in the end, the two of them were unhappy together, so that the atmosphere was very weird!  "Is Princess Terry okay?" "Not so good!" Xiao Guanyin said, "Thanks to you, Terry is busy in Youzhou now!" After kindness comes resentment, and what is supposed to come will eventually come.  "After talking for a long time, Queen Mother, please sit down and have a sip of tea first!" "That's fine!" On the stone table in the pavilion, a small red clay stove was ready. Zhao Zhao waved from afar, and an attendant immediately brought the tea set, and then immediately  Far away.  Zhao Zhao took the clay pot and fetched a pot of water from the nearby Sorghum River.  The fire is burning, the kettle is sizzling, and the white water vapor dissipates in the autumn wind.  The fine Longjing tea leaves fall into the hot water, stretch out little by little, and finally float in it.  Without adding any seasonings, the original tea tastes good, and the tea soup with seasonings is simply dark cuisine.  Xiao Guanyin watched silently and said softly: "Your method of cooking tea is very special!" "Hey, it's just a small trick. Cooking tea in this way and using clean water to wash out the original taste of the tea can also give you a different flavor." Zhao Zheng  She smiled lightly and said, "How about a taste, Queen Mother?" "Okay, then it's better to obey orders than to be respectful!" Xiao Guanyin did not hesitate at all, and directly picked up a cup of tea without worrying about poisoning.  First, I sniffed it gently on my nose, and it was indeed fragrant. After tasting it gently, there was a slight bitterness in the fragrance, but it made people have endless aftertaste.  ¡°Good tea!¡± Xiao Guanyin praised it profusely as she slowly tasted the unique charm of the tea.  "Since the Queen Mother likes it, let someone send some to Beijing!" "Thank you, but no need!" After saying that, the two of them raised their glasses in tacit understanding and drank it all in one gulp.  With a cup of tea, grudges and grudges can be settled.  After this moment, their relationship became very pure, just the Empress Dowager of Liao and the Emperor of Song. ????????? To put it more seriously, it is a severance of kindness and righteousness, and then there will be serious state negotiations. There will only be national interests, and there will no longer be any personal feelings or compassion.  "The Empress Dowager Xiao invites you!" "The Zhao family invites you!" According to the "Chanyuan Alliance" of Song and Liao DynastiesIt was agreed that Song and Liao were countries of brothers.  According to the fraternal relationship between Song Zhenzong and Liao Shengzong, Zhao Zhao, Yelu Hongji and Xiao Guanyin are the same generation, so they sit on equal terms.  Putting down the tea cup, the negotiations between the two emperors and empresses have officially begun.  Zhao Zhaoxiao asked: "Can Empress Dowager Xiao make the decision on your country's affairs? Don't let the Lord of Liao fail to authenticate it after the discussion. That would be a bit troublesome!" "If I can come, I can naturally make the decision!" Xiao Guanyin  He knew in his heart that as long as he could reach a conclusion with Zhao Zhao, it would not be difficult to convince his son.  "Okay!" Zhao Zhao nodded and asked: "Do you want to invite the retinue now? Secretary/recorder? Daily note?" "No need!" Xiao Guanyin's attitude was very firm. She was afraid of outsiders being present.  She couldn't be so determined and determined. She wanted to face everything alone.  PS: I actually wrote it last night, but I didn¡¯t have time to revise it, so I didn¡¯t post it.  For today, I will update a few chapters together!

 Volume 1: Jiangnan Residence, Chapter 720: The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, No Negotiation

    "Why does Empress Dowager Xiao want to see me?" "I think the war between the two countries will cause loss of life and the suffering of the people. How about we stop fighting and make peace, what do Zhao Guan's family think?" Zhao Zhao said with a smile: "Okay, God has the virtue of good life.  I don¡¯t want to see the people of the two countries suffer from the war. But the armistice is not something we, the Song Dynasty, can decide unilaterally.¡± Xiao Guanyin: ¡°So now both the Song and Liao countries are willing to have a truce. What is Zhao Guan¡¯s intention?¡±  That's great. The two countries can reach an agreement, which is what they want." Zhao Zhao said: "I just don't know how to stop the war." "The Song Dynasty will withdraw its troops and the Chanyuan Alliance will be invalidated. The Song Dynasty will no longer have to pay the Liao Dynasty coins."  Is that all? Does the Queen Mother Xiao think that the Song Dynasty will send new coins to your country in the future? "Zhao Zhao sneered: "Although I, the Song Dynasty, are not short of this money, I will not give it to you for nothing."  "Then what do you want?" "Queen Mother Xiao, why are you talking nonsense? People in the Ming Dynasty don't tell secrets. You know the purpose of sending troops in the Song Dynasty and what the people of the Song Dynasty have been looking forward to for hundreds of years!" Zhao Zhao said: "Yan  Cloud Sixteen States is the minimum requirement. Recently, the confidence of our Song Dynasty soldiers has greatly increased, and I feel that the North Sea (Lake Baikal) is too far away. The water is good and the summer is hot.  It seems good to go to Linhuangcheng to escape the summer heat. "Linhuang City, the ancestral land of Khitan, was the capital of Liao Dynasty!  Xiao Guanyin's jade face turned cold, and she clenched her fists and said: "Yan Yun was given to Emperor Taizong of our country by Shi Jingtang of the Jin State. It is not owned by you in the Song Dynasty. Why should I give it to you?" "Queen Mother Xiao, do these high-sounding words make sense?  ?" Zhao Zhao said coldly: "The Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun has been the land of our Central Plains since ancient times. Shi Jingtang's shameless man is hateful, but I, the Central Plains people, have bloody nature and must take it back." "Humph" Xiao Guanyin was silent.  Speechless.  These words are indeed in vain now and have no practical meaning.  "Empress Dowager Xiao, if you know the history books, you should know where the boundaries of our Central Plains Dynasty were during the Han and Tang Dynasties." Zhao Zhao said: "Our country's scholar-bureaucrats have always had a dream. It is to restore the old boundaries of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Now the Song Dynasty is working on this  "Threatening me, Daliao?" "The facts are there. If Empress Dowager Xiao feels it is a threat, that's fine." Zhao Zhao said: "The threat itself is nothing. The key is whether you can handle it.  Afraid of threats or not? This is the key. Empress Dowager Xiao will weigh it herself! " "It is impossible for the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun to agree, and I will definitely persist with the Song Army.  After a fierce battle, it is hard to say whether the Song Dynasty people can win it, at least they will pay a very heavy price. Why should they bully others too much? " "That is my business, don't worry about it, Queen Mother Xiao, I, the Song Dynasty soldiers, are not afraid of bloodshed.  Sacrifice. As long as the Sixteenth State of Yanyun can be recaptured, the warriors of the Song Dynasty are willing to shed their lives and blood." Zhao Zhao's attitude is very determined.  That¡¯s what I say, but who wants soldiers to suffer casualties and the war to drag on for a long time?  Even if they win, it will be a miserable victory.  On the contrary, it is not beautiful.  Especially since Zhao Zhao led his army on an expedition as soon as he ascended the throne and left the ruling center for a long time, the government was bound to be in turmoil.  The Battle of Youzhou should not be delayed for too long, especially if it cannot enter winter. If the canal is frozen, the Song Army's logistical supplies will be an absolute nightmare.  As for Youzhou, with gunpowder there, it is not difficult to break the city.  But if the Liao army in the city resists desperately, what will be the consequences?  The casualties would be horrific.  Zhao Zhao didn't want this, Xiao Guanyin could come to negotiate.  Happy to see it come to fruition.  In fact, Xiao Guanyin understands these things, and Yelu Jun also understands them.  The competition is who can't hold on first. Unfortunately, the rebellion in the Liao Kingdom puts them in a very bad situation.  The Khitans were unable to delay the war until winter.  In such a situation, they must make concessions.  The only difference is, how big is the concession?  Xiao Guanyin was silent for a moment and said: "Okay, then, you and I will cede one step, with Yanshan as the boundary, and the prefectures and counties south of Yanshan will be returned to the Song Dynasty. The two countries will stop fighting and sign an alliance." The seven states in the front of the mountain are indeed like this.  One set, I'm afraid this is the result of long-term discussions among the Khitan nobles in Shangjing!  It is indeed a concession.  For the Song Dynasty, it has actually obtained the Yanshan Defense Line, which is not bad, but Zhao Zhao shook his head firmly and said: "No!" "What else do you want?" Xiao Guanyin stood up suddenly and said loudly: "  Youzhou is Nanjing of our country. I have already given it to you. What else do you want? " "It doesn't work, it doesn't work. No matter how much land there is in the sixteen states of Yanyun, it won't work!" Zhao Zhao's attitude is very firm. This is what he and many others want.  The general discussed with his staff and came up with the result.  The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are divided into seven prefectures and nine prefectures behind the mountains because of the Yanshan Mountains and the Taihang Mountains. It seems that Yanshan is the most critical place to prevent the North.?Barrier of nomadic cavalry.  But with the seven states in front of the mountain, will it be possible to defend the northern border and defend the Khitan cavalry?  Zhao Zhao and the generals of the Song Dynasty felt that it was still inappropriate.  Regardless of the front and back of the mountain, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are a whole.  Youzhou south of Yanshan is the core and strategic center, but its two wings are equally important.  On the west side is the remnant of the northern branch of Taihang Mountain. Among other things, two cities, Wuzhou and Yunzhou, belong to the nine states behind the mountain.  Yunzhou was Datong in later generations, Wuzhou was Xuanhua, and in the Ming Dynasty it was called Xuanfu.  As we all know, the Ming Dynasty established its capital in Beijing and adopted the emperor's method of guarding the frontier. Further north, it was threatened by the Tatars and Oaras.  To this end, the Ming Dynasty established a solid defense line outside the capital, relying on the Great Wall.  The two most important military strongholds on the west side are Xuanfu and Datong. These two cities were Beijing at that time. Now they are the gateway to Youzhou and cannot be missed at all.  There is Xuanda in the west and Jiliao in the east. These were the most important gateways to Beijing during the Ming Dynasty. For today's Youzhou, if there is no Kyushu behind the mountain, it means that the door to the west is wide open.  Although Jizhou on the east side is south of Yanshan, what about Liao?  The land of Liaodong was in the hands of the Liao State. The three prefectures of Ying, Ping, and Luan leading to the Luan River Basin had been occupied by the Khitans as early as the beginning of the Five Dynasties, and this included the dangerous place of Shanhaiguan destined for later generations.  It can be seen that if you only capture the seven prefectures in front of the mountain, you can defend Youzhou.  But the barriers and portals on the east and west sides are wide open, and the Khitans can go south at any time if they want.  Maybe Youzhou City can hold on, but in Yanyun's generation, the Khitan cavalry will be like being in an uninhabited land and will be frequently harassed.  How can that be done?  The purpose of recovering Yanyun was to create a barrier in the Central Plains, thereby reducing the Song Dynasty's heavy cost in border defense. If there were seven states in the mountains, how could this effect be achieved?  Even after winning Youzhou, border defense is still a big problem.  As a prosperous land in the north of the Song Dynasty, it is not a problem for the Yanyun area to be frequently invaded by the Khitans. Now that troops have been sent, it is necessary to regain the entire Yanyun once and for all.  The northern border defense of the Song Dynasty was built solidly and the country was built with iron barrels.  Therefore, there is no discussion. The seven prefectures in the mountains will definitely not work. The entire sixteen prefectures in Yanyun must be used!  "You" Xiao Guanyin sat down again and whispered: "Are you really going to force me like this?" "I'm not forcing you. This is the minimum requirement. Empress Dowager Xiao should visit Youzhou City and visit your country.  Your Majesty, please discuss it carefully and I will hear your reply tomorrow!" Zhao Zhao said firmly, without any intention of giving in, which actually made Xiao Guanyin a little scared for no reason!  "Tomorrow?" "Yes, to tell you the truth, if you don't come today, Youzhou won't be able to hold on for much longer. The situation in Beijing must not be good either. If Empress Dowager Xiao and Lord Liao cannot give an answer as soon as possible, then  Sorry, I have no choice but to talk to Yelu Tao!" "You" Zhao Zhao said lightly: "Empress Dowager Xiao should go to the city. I, the Great Song Dynasty general, will see you off!" After saying this, Zhao Zhao took a big step.  He left, leaving Xiao Guanyin standing there sadly.  ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ ¡­ Yelujun was very surprised why his mother suddenly came to Beijing.  And he also passed through the encirclement of the Song Army. This is a very miraculous thing. There seems to be only one reasonable explanation When he thought about it, Yelujun felt a little uncomfortable, so much so that when he saw Xiao Guanyin, he did not even greet Xiao Guanyin at least.  , directly asked: "How did the Queen Mother enter the city?" "Is it important how I entered the city? My son didn't ask about the situation in Beijing first? Ask your son, is your sister okay? Can Daliao Kingdom be returned?  "Are you okay?" "Uh" Yelu Jun couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and whispered: "Is it okay to go to Kyoto?" "No, Yelu Tabuye's army is still outside the city, thanks to your sister and Lao Guo  "My uncle's grandson, Xiao Fuhan, can handle the situation for the time being." Xiao Guanyin said in a deep voice: "But it won't last long. We should find a way earlier." "What does the queen mother mean by going south?" "I'll tell you.  Regarding the situation in Beijing, I will convey the opinions of all the princes and ministers." "What do they say?" Xiao Guanyin sighed and said leisurely: "We will go back to Beijing to quell the rebellion." "Peace talks are impossible.  In two months, the people of the Song Dynasty should retreat. " "But you can't last that long in Beijing. Yelu Ta is also trying to win over the various ministries. If you don't go back, big changes will happen. Now there is no peace in Liaodong.  The Jurchens and the Koreans are starting to make moves again, and the Koreans have even sent troops to peek at Liaoyang We have no choice, Jun'er! " "How to negotiate?Can Zhao give up now?  It's possible to break out of the siege, but if you leave, Youzhou will be finished.  "Yelu Jun was unwilling. "But if you don't leave, the whole Daliao will be over!  " "But Zhao Zhao" "He has agreed to stop the army" "Have you talked to him?  Yelu Jun stared at his mother and asked, "What did you promise him?"  " Xiao Guanyin smiled bitterly and said, "What can I promise?  Just listen to what he puts forward and let you make the decision.  " "What conditions?  " "Sixteen states of Yanyun!  "    "No!  "Yel¨¹jun roared, extremely angry. But unfortunately, his roar was directly drowned. After the earth trembled slightly, a huge roar sounded again under the Youzhou city wall. PS: Let's publish two chapters first. If you can,  I'll try my best to be there tonight! By the way, my Sina Weibo nickname is "Writer Yin Sanwen". If you are interested, you can follow me and chat when you have time!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan Chapter 721: Historical Trajectory

    Another pit of gunpowder exploded under the Youzhou city wall. Yelujun was extremely nervous and immediately sent people to investigate.  The news we received was that the Khitan army was ready, and the Song army only blew down the city wall and did not launch an attack.  Why is this happening?  Warning?  At least that¡¯s what Xiao Guanyin thinks. Since Zhao Zhao promised her, he will definitely not attack the city during this period.  The reason why the city wall was blown up was just to increase the pressure.  This is also the first time Xiao Guanyin has experienced the power of gunpowder. She finally knows that Zhao Zhao only gives one day, which is not a big lie, but a real ultimatum. The Song Army has mysterious firearms and they are fully capable of this.  Yelu Jun also understood what was going on. Zhao Zhao's move was a threat from Chi Guoguo. God knows how much gunpowder was still under the city wall?  The Khitan soldiers were already tired of defending and it was impossible to be cautious everywhere. There would always be omissions.  As long as one area is exploded and the defenses are not blocked in time, Youzhou City will be destroyed.  Firearms are so powerful that even if the cavalry does not have the upper hand, Yelu Jun cannot guarantee that they will be able to successfully break through.  At least the Song Army has the advantage and the initiative. They fight to the death and it is entirely possible for them to stay.  If Zhao Zhao was ruthless, paid a heavy price, and tried to wipe out the entire Liao army, then Yelujun didn't dare to think about such a situation. He also knew that the situation in Shangjing was not optimistic and he needed to return to the army for rescue.  But surrender, especially surrender to Zhao Zhao, he couldn't do.  " Moreover, the sixteen states of Yanyun must be ceded. To put it nicely, they are returned to the Song Dynasty.  But the powerful Khitan tribe snatched the treasure, but why did it ever return it?  This is the first time, and it is a huge shame.  It will leave an infamy in the history books.  Stay on the pillar of shame forever.  When going to war.  He vowed to surpass the Holy Sect Yelu Longxu and achieve a generation of hegemony.  As a result, Yelu Jun now became a sinner of the Liao Kingdom. It was hard for Yelu Jun to accept it. He could not make such a painful decision anyway.  Xiao Guanyin just looked at his son and remained silent. At this time, he needed to be quiet by himself.  But Yelujun couldn't calm down. Xiao Guanyin's attitude made him feel uneasy and his heart became more and more distorted.  He asked: "Is there any other way besides this?" "No!" "Is this how my mother settled with him?" Yelujun sneered: "Didn't he give his mother a child? He didn't say how many states he would prefer.  County? " "You" Xiao Guanyin's eyes suddenly turned cold, and his heart felt cold. His son's words were so chilling.  "Is the queen convinced that this is the last condition? Could it be that she was confused by him? Or did she just want to renew the relationship and agreed in a daze?" Yelujun's condition is a bit crazy. Maybe he is unwilling to bear the responsibility of defeat in his heart.  I put the blame on my mother and said something treacherous.  Before Yelujun finished speaking, Xiao Guanyin slapped her away. Her own son actually said this to her.  Her heart is bleeding!  "Beast! How could I give birth to such a heartless son like you? I was at fault back then, and I have been feeling guilty for many years. Why do you still hold a grudge against me?" Xiao Guanyin said coldly: "You think it's a shame.  , you want to seek revenge from him, but where is your ability? You hurriedly led the army to go south, feeling guilty for your mother, but now it seems that it is not the result of your narrow-mindedness and impulsiveness? Going to Beijing is in danger, if it were not for you,  For the sake of Daliao, do you think I am willing to go south? Think about it for yourself, what kind of end you will end up with, and what you want for Daliao's country." After saying this, Xiao Guanyin turned around and left.  When I left, I finally couldn't control the tears I was holding back, and my face burst into tears instantly.  Forced by her former lover, and her son's incomprehension and disobedience, she didn't know where to resolve the distress in her heart, and could only silently swallow her bitter tears.  Yelujun was a little unwilling. He also knew that he might have to do this in the end, but he still wanted to give it a try.  So he sent a team of cavalry to break out of the encirclement, trying to see if they could successfully break out of the Song army's encirclement.  Zhao Zhao had already expected such a situation, so since Xiao Guanyin entered the city, Di Yong, Guo Kui and others had been prepared.  As soon as the Liao soldiers showed up, they were hit head-on, and soon they were defeated.  The city wall was blown down again, and their attempt to break out was blocked by the Song army. The morale of the Liao army was even lower.  Yelu Jun saw this and became even more anxious and panicked.  Unexpectedly, news came at this time that Yelu Tao also stormed the capital again. The eldest princess Yelu Tri fought hard and was almost hit by a knife.  If Lanling King Xiao Fuhan hadn't tried his best to block the knife with his arm, Yelutri would have died.  There is no doubt that the situation in Beijing is extremely tense. If Yelujun's army does not go back, the foundation of the Liao Kingdom will be destroyed!  At the same time, Goryeo and JurchenThe army also began to attack Liaoyang Mansion. The Liao Kingdom was in turmoil and the situation was not optimistic.  The urgent documents arrived like snowflakes. Zhao Zhao did not stop them at all and sent them all into Youzhou City as quickly as possible.  Zhao Zhao was also worried. Whether Xiao Guanyin could convince Yelu Jun was a question.  It would be best to end the war through negotiation and call it quits.  Although they successfully blocked the Liao army's breakout today, the losses were not small. If the Khitans really wanted to break through on a large scale, it would be very difficult to stop them, or at least the price they would pay would be extremely heavy.  Zhao Zhao did not want to see such a situation, killing a thousand enemies and damaging himself eight hundred.  Originally, they wanted to push the national boundary to the north after regaining Yanyun, and even thought of destroying the Liao Kingdom.  But now Zhao Zhao understands that this idea is somewhat unrealistic.  Even if this battle is defeated, even if the sixteen states of Yanyun are lost, the national power of the Liao Kingdom may decline, but a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and its strength cannot be underestimated.  The Song Dynasty went through throne changes and turmoil, and there were famines for several consecutive years. Hehuang, Xixia, and Jiaozhi all fought wars. This time to recover Yanyun was not the most appropriate time, and it felt like a last resort.  It is not bad that the war can proceed to this point. During this period, the Song Dynasty's military and logistical strength have been exerted to the extreme.  If there had been no rebellion in the Liao Dynasty and Yelu Jun had held out until winter, Zhao Zhao might have followed in the footsteps of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty.  Another Gaolianghe tragedy.  So don¡¯t expect too much.  Don't blindly seek great success.  Recovering Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures this time is not bad.  As for the future, we¡¯ll have to make separate plans depending on how the situation develops!  Zhao Zhao is a little worried now. What should Yelujun do if he insists on holding on?  Are they really going all out to attack Youzhou City? ?¡­ ?The torturous day has passed, both for Zhao Zhao and especially for Yelu Jun!  After a night of painful weighing, Yelu Jun had some white hair on his head.  The whole person also became haggard.  The door was pushed open, and the morning light entered the room, which was somewhat dazzling.  When Yelujun raised his hand to block the sun, he saw his mother Xiao Guanyin standing at the door, looking at him silently, waiting for the answer.  "Promise him, peace talks!" Yelu Jun said a few words in a hoarse voice, words that were reluctant but forced, and also weighed more than a thousand catties.  Xiao Guanyin nodded slightly.  He believed that his son still had some basic sanity, even though it was a very cruel ending.  But at least a lot can be saved.  ¡°This is life, there are too many forced situations, there must be gains and losses.  ¡­¡­ In the eighteenth year of Emperor You of the Song Dynasty and the tenth year of Xianyong of the Liao Kingdom, the two countries of Song and Liao fought fiercely in Youzhou for several months, and finally ended the war and negotiated peace talks.  The emperors of the two countries met at the Gaoliang River, swore an alliance to heaven, and signed a series of treaties.  The Liao Dynasty returned the sixteen states of Yanyun to the Song Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty stopped sending annual coins to the Liao Kingdom.  As for the contents of the "Chanyuan Alliance", except that the two countries are still brothers, all the original terms are invalid.  Of course, new content has also been added, such as the Song and Liao countries carrying out mutual trade and forming an eternal alliance. This incident is known as the "Yan-Yun Alliance" in history.  After the two countries stopped fighting, the Song Dynasty took over the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun. Di Yong stayed in Youzhou as the defense envoy of Yanshan Road and assumed the important task of guarding the northern border of the Song Dynasty.  Shi Jianfei, Luo Jiancheng, Zhong Shidao and other generals also stayed at various fortresses and cities to consolidate the northern defense line of the Song Dynasty.  Emperor Zhao Zhao led the army back to the court and returned in triumph.  Yelu Jun left Youzhou reluctantly and went back to Beijing to put down the rebellion.  There was too much anger and unwillingness in his heart, and before leaving, he vowed to make a comeback.  "It's a pity that there are always many unsatisfactory things in the world, although Yelu Jun retreated in time and saved Shangjing City.  However, Yelv Tabu also led his troops to escape and began to carry out guerrilla strategies everywhere. It was not until five years later that things calmed down.  In five years, the Liao Kingdom experienced domestic instability, was deeply affected by the war, and its national power was greatly weakened.  The Jurchens and Goryeo in the East also intensified their efforts. Their coalition forces even captured Liaoyang Mansion and held it for several years.  After pacifying Yelu Tabuye, Yelu Jun led his army to recapture Liaoyang.  After driving the Jurchens back to the white mountains and black waters, Gaoli immediately retreated to the peninsula when the momentum was not right, watching as the Liao Kingdom was not paying attention and could go north to take a bite at any time.  Although the rebellion was put down, Yelu Jun suffered from a recurrence of his old injuries during the war. After years of fighting and being depressed, he couldn't even get sick.  Finally, in the seventh year after taking the throne, he became seriously ill and passed away.  He dreamed of making a comeback, and his plan to capture Yan Yun disappeared.  The successor was Yelu Jun's eight-year-old son Yelu Yanxi. The Lord of Liao was young and needed help.  The most qualified Empress Dowager Xiao Guanyin refused. Since returning from Youzhou seven years ago, she has been living in a temple.??The green lantern is a constant companion of the ancient Buddha.  When you have free time, cook a cup of tea and drink it alone.  She has a habit of drinking only Longjing tea from Hangzhou in the Song Dynasty, and does not add any condiments when making tea. She always says that the tea is fragrant and slightly bitter, and it tastes like the taste of life.  Xiao Guanyin did not come out of the mountain, and Xiao, the mother of Yelu Yanxi, did not have much ability and was unable to take charge of national affairs.  Instead, the eldest princess Yelutri stepped in to assist her nephew until he took charge of the throne at the age of sixteen.  After the "Yanyun Alliance", Yelutri inquired from all sides and finally found out what the secret his mother had been hiding was.  At first she couldn't accept it, but gradually she became indifferent.  When she grew up, she was no longer the little girl who was attached to her elder brother, not to mention that he was the emperor of an enemy country, who single-handedly forced Daliao to where it was now.  She began to fall in love with another person, the man who shielded her from the sword during the Yelvta Buye Rebellion - King Lanling Xiao Fuhan, and married him.  After that, the couple assisted Yelu Jun together, and the young Yelu Yanxi left a reputation as the "Holy Princess" in the history of Khitan and in the minds of its subjects.  Although the Holy Princess worked hard, the Liao Kingdom was no longer what it used to be, and it was impossible to restore its former glory.  In addition, tribes continued to rise on the grasslands. In order to suppress the foreign tribes and stabilize the internal affairs, a large amount of the Liao State's national power was consumed, and it was no longer able to plot against Yan Yun.  It is worth mentioning that in this way, the Liao Kingdom Zuo lasted longer.  At least the Jurchens among the white mountains and black waters did not rise. Yelu Yanxi was no longer the last monarch of the Liao Kingdom. This can be regarded as a blessing in disguise!  The historical trajectory is completely changed here!  (To be continued)

 Volume One: Residence in Jiangnan, Final Chapter: My country is as picturesque as a poem

    The deceased is like a man who never gives up day and night!  ¡°I didn¡¯t feel it before, but since he turned thirty, Zhao Zhao feels that time passes really fast!  Especially when you see people around you constantly leaving, you will feel more and more that life is short and time is rushed. The word "fleeting by" is not an exaggeration at all.  In the second year of Zhengtong, Mrs. Meng passed away. Zhao Zhao posthumously named the old grandmother Mrs. Wu and buried her grandly.  In the fifth year of Zhengtong, Uncle Cao Guo passed away in his twilight years.  A year later, after six years of peaceful and happy old age, Queen Mother Cao passed away.  Zhao Zhao was grieved so much that he kept filial piety for his legitimate mother according to etiquette, and then buried her in Yongzhao Mausoleum with Emperor Renzong.  Eight years later, in the spring of the 14th year of Zhengtong, Zhao Zhao will go to Yongzhao Mausoleum again. A person who is crucial to his life and the Song Dynasty is dying.  Di Qing, a famous general of a generation and the most loyal minister of Emperor Renzong, came to the end of his life.  Looking at the old and haggard Di Qing on the hospital bed, Zhao Zhao felt very uncomfortable. He held Di Qing's hand and did not dare to let go, for fear that if he let go, the old man would never come back.  ¡°If it hadn¡¯t been for his twenty years of loyalty and unremitting search, how would he have had the chance to know his life experience, return to the royal family, and sit on the throne?  Now that this old man has reached the end of his life, Zhao Zhao feels very reluctant to leave him and feels even more guilty.  Thirty-eight years ago, Di Qing became a living dead and has been secretly dedicated to finding and protecting the direct bloodline of the Song Dynasty royal family.  For this reason, he took off the golden mask given by Emperor Renzong and became a man in the iron mask.  Zhao Zhao promised him that when he ascended the throne, he would personally put on the golden mask for him.  But the time has truly come.  But he was not allowed to do so.  If the world knew about Di Qing's existence.  Then many of Zhao Zhao's previous actions would appear very deliberate.  It is even a bit despicable, and may affect Emperor Renzong's reputation, and more royal scandals will be exposed.  For an emperor who had to leave the capital in person at the beginning of his accession to the throne, this would damage his image of greatness and uprightness and be detrimental to the stability of his rule.  So, Di Qing once again chose to sacrifice, and he was still a living dead who could not see the light.     until today.  His life reached the last moment, but it was still the same, and Zhao Zhao felt very guilty.  Di Qing, however, said nonchalantly: "Guan Jia, what I am most proud of in this life is not the great military exploits in the northwest, nor the suppression of Nong Zhigao's rebellion, but the recovery of Guan Jia you. Destroy Xixia, restore Yanyun, the legacy of several generations  The dream has finally come true. The late Emperor's soul must be very happy, and the old minister has lived up to his trust. "I can go to see the late Emperor calmly." "How many years have passed since the emperor who ruled the world has shed tears?"  This is the second time since the death of Queen Mother Cao.  "Your Majesty, there is no need to be sentimental. I am very relieved and satisfied to see the Song Dynasty become so powerful in my lifetime. Now it's time to see Emperor Renzong." Di Qing smiled, with a happy smile on his old face.  "Guan family, since my father-in-law has said so, don't be sad and let my father-in-law leave calmly!" "Okay!" Zhao Zhao turned to Princess Qinghe and said, "Where is the golden mask?" Princess Qinghe then presented a box  , wrapped in red silk is the glorious golden mask!  Zhao Zhao took it in his hand and couldn't help but tremble a little. He pondered for a long time and then said: "Mr. Di, it's fourteen years late. I'll bring it to you today, so you can feel at ease."  The late emperor, I am still the mighty Di Hanchen of the past!" Di Qing smiled again. If he could fulfill this wish before his death, he would have no regrets at all.  Zhao Zhao picked up the mask with both hands and slowly put it on Di Qing's ravaged face. For a moment, his sullen eyes suddenly became heroic. Under the mask was still the feared General Di.  After a while, the heroic spirit disappeared, the eyes gradually began to lose focus, the dry and thin hand slipped down, and a generation of famous generals just left!  In the Di Mansion, there was a sudden burst of crying, and two lines of hot tears fell from the corners of Zhao Zhao's eyes.  The next day, Zhao Zhao announced in the court that Di Qing would be posthumously granted the title of Prince of Heyang County, and his grave would be moved to the Yongzhao Mausoleum (actually a burial).  As soon as the imperial edict came out, there was an uproar. Di Qing had been dead for decades, so what if he was suddenly crowned king?  Di Yong has done great service in guarding Youzhou over the years, so it makes sense for him to be granted the title of Duke.  But no matter what, he won¡¯t be able to pursue his father¡¯s title, right?  There is also the honor of being able to enjoy the Imperial Ancestral Temple. This is usually an honor reserved for prime ministers and civil servants. How can a warrior with a background as a thief and an army have this qualification?  Some people were unconvinced, so the two censors came forward to impeach him. However, no one expected that the officials, who had always been generous and open-minded, would become furious and demoted the two censors to a remote area.  All the courtiers were shocked, and some wanted to dissuade them, but after learning some vague information from some old ministers, they all kept silent.? They were very glad that their memorial was not submitted. Di Hanchen was fully qualified to be crowned king. Those two censors deserved bad luck.  After Di Qing was buried, Zhao Zhao personally went to Yongzhao Mausoleum to pay homage.  After seeing off an old man, Zhao Zhao felt a little heavy and decided to go on a tour to relax.  Jiangning, Zhao Zhao decided to go to Jiangning and revisit his old place, where he first came to this world!  As soon as they heard they were going to Jiangning, Meng Ruoying, Gu Yuelun and Mu Sihong all clamored to revisit their old places, so Zhao Zhao had no choice but to take them with him.  There was no large army of troops and imperial pomp, only a few personal guards, and the guards of the Mingyue Sect were secretly protecting him, so he went to Jiangning incognito for a private visit.  Today¡¯s Song Dynasty is no longer what it used to be. There are many changes in terms of territory, military strength, economy, and culture.  In the first year of Zhengtong, after the recovery of Hexi, Jing Sili and Zhao Yuankai led their troops into the Western Regions and took two years to incorporate the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains into the territory of the Song Dynasty.  The Anxi Protectorate and the Beiting Protectorate appeared again, and the western territory of the Central Plains Dynasty reached Congling again.  As for the south, in the fifth year of Zhengtong, the tiny land of Jiaozhi was once again ready to move, and General Guo Kui once again led his army to attack.  This time, the main force of Jiaozhi was defeated at Bai Lianjiang. The Song Dynasty chased the Jiaozhi king to the seaside of Champa and killed the king of Jiaozhi.  The Song army immediately took action to incorporate the entire Indo-China Peninsula into the territory of the Song Dynasty.  When he returned to his teacher, Guo Kui accidentally discovered that the local rice yield was very high, so he introduced it to the Song Dynasty.  Champa rice began to be widely planted in the southern states and counties of the Song Dynasty.  Production has increased a lot.  This way.  Dali in the southwest was attacked from both sides by the Song Dynasty, and its living space was getting smaller and smaller. It was also often invaded by Tubo tribes.  In the ninth year of Zhengtong, Emperor Duan Zhengming of Dali Baoding submitted his submission to the Song Dynasty, and the southwest area belonged to the Song Dynasty. Zhao Zhao immediately named him King of Dian and asked Duan Zhengming if he had a nephew named Duan Yu. I wonder if he could.  Six Meridians Divine Sword?  Tubo on the plateau.  Still in the midst of the disintegration, the slightly stronger Dong Zang's subordinates have always been professing vassalage to the Song Dynasty and stayed on their own.  Zhao Zhao had no interest in attacking the plateau and sacrificing the lives of his soldiers. He only wanted to expand the territory. There was no need for this in the Song Dynasty at the moment. Zhao Zhao did not want to be known as a belligerent after his death.  As for the territory in the northeast, it stopped at the sixteen states of Yanyun and was garrisoned by Di Yong.  A solid line of defense has been built over the years.  Zhao Zhao no longer has any ambitions for the territory, but the sixteen-year-old prince Zhao Hong has ideas.  As the navy of the Song Dynasty continued to develop, Shen Kuo gradually improved and installed firearms on sea ships.  Zhao Hong then had the idea to send a fleet to teach the King of Korea a lesson. Don't think that you can be arrogant and ignore the Song Dynasty across the ocean.  Then we can also attack Liaodong by the way. Wanyan Aguda and Gu Dongping are very interested in it and are willing to be the vanguard.  Zhao Zhao did not object to his son's behavior, and even said that since he was going to attack at sea, he could consider the four large islands further east of Goryeo. The Song Dynasty would not mind adding a few more states and counties there.  As for the Liao Kingdom, it was no longer what it used to be, and its existence did not threaten the Song Dynasty at all.  On the contrary, it effectively curbed other nomadic peoples in the north, causing them to fight against each other, which greatly eased the Song Dynasty's border defense pressure.  ??The economic and cultural invasion carried out by the Song Dynasty through mutual trade was very effective, and the Liao Kingdom's dependence on the Song Dynasty had reached a very high level.  Zhao Zhao was very happy and paid attention to courtesy. He would send some Longjing tea to Beijing every year. It is said that Empress Dowager Xiao liked it very much.  Zhao Zhao and others originally took the waterway by boat, but after arriving in Sizhou, the waterway became blocked.  The economy of the Song Dynasty developed rapidly, the exchange of materials between the north and the south became more frequent, and the demand for cargo transportation was also higher.  Although the canal has been dredged several times and even widened, it still seems to be unable to keep up with demand.  Fortunately, the Han River in Ezhou has been renovated. The materials from the two lakes and Shu can choose to be transferred from the Yangtze River to the Han River, land in Xiangyang, and be transported to various parts of the Central Plains.  Seeing that the Sizhou Canal was busy, Zhao Zhao and others abandoned their boats and went ashore, heading south by dry road.  Along the way, many cities and towns were buzzing with gongs and drums. The popularity of the Song Dynasty Agricultural Bank was already very high.  The original intention of the Green Crops Law proposed by Wang Anshi at that time was actually not bad, but if it was implemented in his way, problems would inevitably arise.  After several years of discussion and reform, the Agricultural Bank of China, an advanced financial institution with the characteristics of the Song Dynasty, emerged at the historic moment.  Replacing Changpingcang with banks also completely severed the relationship between young people's money and officials' political achievements.  The people can borrow whatever they want and the banks can lend whatever they want, they have no way to get involved.  As for the immediate superior of Da Song Agricultural Bank, it is the Da Song Household Department, which is separated from the three departments and managed independently.  With the annexation of Dali, large-scale copper mining in Yunnan, and wet copper smelting, the copper shortage dilemma in the Song Dynasty was improved to a certain extent, and the quantity and quality of copper coins gradually increased.  Coupled with the implementation of the improved version of "Jiaozi" (paper currency), the finance and economy of the Song Dynasty gradually improved. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?As a result, the policies that Wang Anshi could not implement at the beginning, or were counterproductive, can be gradually improved and implemented.  In addition, the Song Dynasty expanded a large amount of territory in the northwest and south, and more and more refugees began to be moved to cultivate land instead of being incorporated into the Xiang army.  The Song Dynasty no longer needed to raise so many soldiers and ruffians. Territorial expansion also meant the need for more local officials. As the reform progressed, the number of new departments that needed to be opened gradually increased.  Zhao Zhao took the opportunity to make fine adjustments to the administrative system of the Song Dynasty. The checks and balances were not completely broken, but the problem of redundant officials was improved to some extent.  The most important thing is that people's lives are gradually improving. Zhao Zhao, who was patrolling incognito, was very pleased to see this situation.  The grief of Di Qing's death was relieved, and he traveled all the way to Jiangning.  It has become the most prosperous city and economic and cultural center in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River in the Song Dynasty.  The area of ??the city is expanding, and both sides of the Qinhuai River are more prosperous than before.  Wang Anshi retired from old age and returned to his hometown, and served as the prefect of Jiangning for the second time. Xuanwu Lake also escaped the fate of being surrounded by the lake to create farmland. Now it is a place with excellent scenery in Jiangning City.  Standing by Xuanwu Lake, Zhao Zhao couldn't help but sigh, arriving at the beginning of the Song Dynasty.  I have a very simple wish.  Take a look at the scenery on Purple Mountain.  Reciting poems and composing poems by Xuanwu Lake.  Looking for flowers and willows on the Qinhuai River, whoever wanted to trick people by fate unexpectedly became the emperor of the Song Dynasty.  Now I am standing by Xuanwu Lake, wanting to compose a poem but I have no clue, and I can¡¯t conjure up any emotion at all.  Since you can't do it yourself, then go and listen to others Zhao Zhao strolled by the Xuanwu Lake, and Li Cheng followed quietly with the Mingyue secret guards until they stopped in front of Fenghe Courtyard.  Li Cheng looked up.  A middle-aged man seemed to be giving a lecture, and the content seemed to be "Biographies of Huo Shi" in Tai Shigong's "Historical Records". The audience was a group of fifteen or sixteen-year-old schoolchildren.  The schoolchildren had only a little understanding of it, but they were fascinated by it.  The middle-aged man talked eloquently, and it was very interesting.  Zhao Zhao just watched and listened without stepping forward to disturb him.  The teachers and students there were so engaged that they never noticed any spectators.  Until half an hour later.  After the lecture, the students dispersed in a hurry.  Only then did the middle-aged man see Zhao Zhao.  He was slightly surprised at first, then dropped the book in his hand and hurried over to see the gift.  Zhao Zhao waved his hand and asked with a smile: "After many years of separation, how is Yuanze?" If the middle-aged man teaching the class is not Wang Yu, who is he?  He just changed from a handsome young man to an old man in his forties.  Wang Yu said: "Thanks to the official family, everything is fine!" "Your Majesty, are you okay?" "It's just that I'm old, my eyes are a little blurred, and my ears are deaf!" Wang Yu said: "It's also thanks to the official family's grace.  "I asked my father to come to Jiangning for treatment and recuperation, and he also gave me a residence in Fengheyuan." "Does the prince like it?" Wang Yu said with a smile, "I do, but my father has been frugal in his life. When he sees the waves of Xuanwu Lake every day, he sighs.  How wonderful it is to build fields from a lake!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Thinking of this, Zhao Zhao couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Even though history and life trajectory have changed, Wang Anshi¡¯s desire to die for the lake is still alive!  Zhao Zhao then asked: "I just heard you talk about the "Biography of Huo Shi", and you have done a lot of research on the method of wealth economy? Then tell me, should we hide wealth among the people or the country?" Wang Yu hesitated for a moment.  , and Zhao Zhao looked at each other and laughed.  Wang Yu asked this question when the two met for the first time.  "In fact, as long as agriculture and commerce develop and the people are prosperous, changes will naturally occur subtly. Why bother to encourage it? If you are not careful, it will be counterproductive." Wang Yu sighed: "In the past, my father and I were too anxious and too superficial." "  Humph, it¡¯s really not easy to make Yuanze bow his head and admit his mistake!¡± Zhao Zhao said with a smile: ¡°Go to Bianliang, there is no one to fill the vacancy of the Minister of Household Affairs, it¡¯s you!¡± ¡°Uh¡± Happiness comes.  It was too sudden, or for other reasons, Wang Yu was a little stunned on the spot.  "What? Don't you want to?" Zhao Zhao smiled. Wang Yu deliberately taught classes by Xuanwu Lake in order to attract his attention and show that he still had the intention of becoming an official.  Mingyue Sect had already reported the news and came to Xuanwu Lake today just to meet Wang Yu and fulfill his dream.  Wang Yu said: "Thanks to the official's high opinion, I should have obeyed my order immediately, but" Zhao Zheng followed Wang Yu's gaze and saw Wang Anshi, who was nearly seventy years old, tremblingly walking over, followed by a man in his sixties.  Little old man.  The little old man¡¯s eyes were dull and silly, but he was extremely attentive and respectful to Wang Anshi. He was completely different from the cunning and cunning Lu Huiqing in the past.  When Zhao Zhao ascended the throne, he had cleaned up the remnants of Zhao Xu, and most of them had committed suicide. Han Qi and others also committed suicide.  But Lu Huiqing is an exception, likeHe disappeared from Bianjing as if he had evaporated.  Unexpectedly, fourteen years later, he would appear in Jiangning, beside his former mentor and life-and-death enemy Wang Anshi.  "Don't blame the officials. It's not that Zhu didn't report what he knew. He has suffered a lot from living outside these years. His brain has been damaged and he is like a stupid child. When my father found out, he was being bullied by beggars.  It's really pitiful." Wang Yu said: "He seemed to remember my father and asked for help, so my father took him in. Please forgive me!" "Do you still hate him?" Wang Yu shook his head: "After all these years,  , is there any point in hating him? He deserves it, what else should I hate?" "Okay!" Zhao Zhao said, "Your Majesty, please go to Bianjing. I hope you will."  Can complete his unfinished business." Zhao Zhao knew that Wang Yu was no longer what he used to be. Today he is more mature, more open-minded, and truly capable of taking on big responsibilities.  After saying that, Zhao Zhao turned around and walked away.  The dim-eyed Wang Anshi stood at the intersection, staring blankly at the direction Zhao Zhao left, unable to hold back tears!  "Teacher, why are you crying?" Lu Huiqing, who is almost sixty years old, has a bit of a milky voice in her tone. It is funny, but also sad, or maybe she deserves it!  Zhao Zhao looked back at Xuanwu Lake. The wind was sunny and the scenery was just right.  There was a crowd of people, having fun, the street vendors were working hard to sell, and the business was booming Men and women, old and young, all had happy smiles on their faces. Zhao Zhao was delighted and filled with emotion.  This is my subjects, happy; this is my country, picturesque!  ¡­ Back to the Meng Mansion, which has been converted into a palace, the three princesses who have become mothers are playing on the swings in the courtyard, their hearty laughter is almost exactly the same as before.  For a moment, Zhao Zhao had some illusions, as if he had returned to twenty-one years ago.  Under the swing frame, the dew is thick and the flowers are thin, and the sweat is thin and the clothes are light.  The beauty leaned against the door and looked back, sniffing the green plums! ?¡­ ?(Complete the book) (To be continued) ?ps: I will write a final statement and some explanations tomorrow.

 Volume One: Jiangnan Residence About Xiao Guanyin and Yelu Tri

    There seems to be some controversy regarding the fate of Xiao Guanyin and Yelu Tri. Let me give some explanation on this.  In the past, readers had the impression that the most popular novels were all beauties. Sanwen fully understands this idea, but the novel must also be arranged according to the plot.  Xiao Guanyin and Zhao Zhao were destined to meet each other that night, and although they did not meet each other afterwards, they had some emotional entanglements with each other.  It's a pity that because of their identities, one is the emperor of the Song Dynasty and the other is the queen mother of the Liao Dynasty, they are destined not to be together.  If Yelu Jun was still a baby, this might be possible, but with an adult Yelu Jun standing in the middle, it would be an insurmountable gap.  Yelu Jun could not allow his mother to have an affair with his rival and enemy. Between Zhao Zhao and Yelu Jun, Xiao Guanyin could only choose his son and the Liao Kingdom.  After the incident at the Liao River was exposed, it was difficult for her to face her son and daughter, her dead husband, and even herself.  Being a monk is the only way out.  Some are cruel, some are helpless.  Zhao Zhao can save her life, but it cannot change her situation and state of mind. The relationship with Xiao Guanyin and the war against Liao are huge conflicts in themselves. All he can do is send some tea leaves.  Xiao Guanyin cooks tea according to Zhao Zhao's method. It is fragrant but bitter, with regrets but also memories, which is the taste of life.  As for Yelutri, where did the idea of ??giving it away come from?  There is a lot of emphasis on her in the article, and initially Sanwen did intend to write her as one of the heroines.  But later I felt something was wrong. It was unrealistic that Yelu Tri had been admiring Zhao Zhao since he was a few years old. That kind of love was like worshiping the big brother next door.  When she grows up, starts to fall in love, and is no longer ignorant, this kind of adoration and love will be distinguished.  After the two rebellions of Yelu Yixin and Yelu Tabuye, Yelu Tri has grown up and is no longer the ignorant little girl she was. Can her feelings for Zhao Zhao remain unchanged?  What¡¯s more, the Song and Liao countries were hostile and there was no possibility for them to come together.  At this time, when there is another young and promising man beside her who is willing to sacrifice for her and moves her, it is reasonable for her to fall in love with him.  Xiao Fuhan was the consort of Yelu Tri in history.  The most important thing is that Yelu Tri has always had an unrequited love for Zhao Zhao.  However, Zhao Zhao has never shown that he likes Yelu Tri, who is also a Loli. He prefers Gu Yuelun and Wang Chaoyun.  For Yelutri, Zhao Zhao is just an important passer-by in her life. Strictly speaking, it may not even be considered fate.  "Don't tell me that as long as the Liao Kingdom is destroyed, all problems will be solved.  It is simply unrealistic. First, the Song Dynasty at that time did not have the strength to destroy the Liao Dynasty, and destroying the Liao Dynasty might not be a good thing. Second, in that case, Xiao Guanyin, Yelu Tri and Zhao Zhao would really have sworn enemies.  There is another very practical reason. There is a clean-up operation this year, and the plot review and requirements are relatively strict.  Zhao Zhao and Xiao Guanyin are already married. As Yelu Tri as a daughter this is not appropriate. You must have a correct outlook on life. I hope you understand!  There are not many things that are perfect. Even in novels, there is logic and cannot be arbitrary and infinite Y|Y.  It may be a bit regretful, but it will give you more aftertaste!

 Volume 1: Residence in Jiangnan - Final Thoughts

    It's over, a story has been told.  More than 2.3 million words. First of all, I would like to thank the editor for your help and all readers for your support. Thank you.  When I saw some comments saying it was a bad ending, my third question was, no, it wasn¡¯t a bad ending!  Perhaps some readers have this feeling because of the instability in opening new books and recent updates!  Different readers have different views on the novel and the ending. The ending may not meet your expectations and expectations, but it is still a complete story.  Some readers agree with this, thank you for your understanding!  Looking at the comments, some readers think that it did not write about the great voyage, reform and expansion!  The protagonist Zhao Zhao of "The King of Song" is an emperor. In ancient society, could an emperor leave the capital and his homeland for a long time to go sailing and discover a new continent?  Lead troops to conquer the West, conquer Asia and Europe, and conquer the whole world?  ?Obviously, this is unrealistic.  The imperial commander's personal expedition can only be an important war in the homeland for a short period of time.  Furthermore, is this plot really interesting?  Maybe some people say that we can send people there, but even if we reluctantly write a plot that the protagonist cannot participate in, is it still interesting?  In fact, not all things need to be completed by the protagonist. Shen Kuo has already loaded the firearms on the sea ships, and the young prince Zhao Hong has already been tempted to conquer Goryeo and the island country. Whether it is navigation or expansion, there is already a trend.  As for reform, there is no need to write about it specifically.  Zhao Zhao is already the emperor and has no opponents. Simply writing about the reform process is boring and unreadable.  Regarding technology and change, as Wang Yu said, as long as the economy develops, people are rich and have needs, changes will appear subtly, so why bother to encourage them?  If you don't do it right, it will be counterproductive. This is the law of development of things.  Why is Wang Anshi crying so much?  Because he understood this truth and found that he was wrong.  However, Zhao Zhao will complete what he failed to do, and Wang Yu will also participate.  We like the Song Dynasty because of its prosperity, splendid culture, or the elegance of Song poetry.  Why must it be transformed into modern society?  What we are not angry about is that the Song Dynasty behaved humiliatingly in its wars against the Liao, Xixia, and Jin Dynasties.  The protagonist destroys Xixia and restores Yanyun. The Kingdom of Jin may never appear again, and he has avenged his past humiliation.  "The King of Song" tells the story of a prince who was living among the people, returned to the royal family, regained the throne, regained Yanyun, destroyed Xixia, and made the Song Dynasty rich and powerful. Now that the story has been told, it's time to end!  Of course, regarding the recovery of Yanyun, Sanwen is not good at writing wars, and his recent state is not good, so it may be a bit rough.  Sanwen deeply apologizes for this, and will read more books in the future to strive for improvement.  "The King of Song" is over, and the story of the new book "Zai Fu" has begun. It contains the treacherous overt and secret struggles in the early Song Dynasty. There are the big and small queens of Zhou, Mrs. Huarui, and many beauties. The story will be very exciting.  Sanwen will also summarize the experience and lessons of "The King of Song", and the new book will definitely improve.  I hope that friends who like "The King of Song" will go and watch "Zai Fu". Sanwen needs your support!  The annoying personal matters are finally done. I will concentrate on writing articles for the next three questions. The update of "Zaifu" will be accelerated, especially after it is released!  In addition, more than 30% of readers who have subscribed to "King of Song" should pay attention. There will be a completion satisfaction vote on the right side of the homepage of "King of Song" later. Don't forget it!  Three thanks!